In-ring: The Undertaker's music hit to bring out the challenger first for
the World Title match. Taker was shown sporting a long, black, sleeveless
hooded jacket as he slowly emerged and made his way to the ring. Thunder
rolled as Taker slowly removed his jacket. Taker appeared to be not selling
the effects of the vegetative state. Kane came out to defend the title and
Taker charged the ringside area to attack him on the stage. The bell sounded
as Cole noted it's No Holds Barred. So, what's the difference vs. a No DQ,
no count-out match? Anyways.
5 -- World Hvt. champion KANE vs. THE UNDERTAKER -- World Hvt. Title match
Taker sent Kane reeling into the stage and rammed him into one of the Night
of Champions pillars on the stage. Kane came back with a kick to the knees
to cut off Taker. They fought on the floor below the stage as Lawler noted
they have "seen how hideous their father is." Another subtle Paul Bearer
reference. The match moved to the red-carpeted entrance ramp, then to the
floor up against the guardrail. Kane dominated as they moved to the ringside
area. Kane eventually retrieved the World Title belt and jabbed it into
Taker's gut. Striker said it's no holds barred. Since when is using a belt
as a weapon a wrestling hold? They eventually entered the ring and Kane
landed a flying fist off the top rope for a two count.
At 6:00, Kane continued to dominate with methodical corner offense taking it
to Taker before making another cover for a nearfall. Kane took the fight
back to the outside and ripped off the cover of the announce table. Kane
then chucked it into Taker's face to knock him down again. Kane tried to
follow with a whip into the ring steps, but Taker countered to finally get
an opening in the match. Taker followed by placing Kane across the apron and
landing the big leg drop. Kane was the first one up, though, so Taker got up
and clotheslined him over the guardrail nearly into Justin Roberts's lap.
Suddenly, Taker got a running start and went flying over the guardrail with
a big dive on Kane. Nice. Taker didn't see Kane grab a chair, though, then
took the chair to the gut.
Kane and Taker then took their fight deeper into the arena near the
production/sound table. Taker knocked down Kane, but Kane came back with an
uppercut that floored Taker. They took the fight back toward the ringside
area with Taker being uppercut again, this time over the guardrail to the
ringside floor. Kane then perched himself on the guardrail and flew off with
a fist smash. And they made it back into the ring where Taker stumbled
across the ring as Kane sold confidence. Kane landed right hand blows as
Taker sold not being able to cover up. Cole said if it were a boxing match,
it would have to be called off. That also applies to a wrestling match since
it's presented as a simulated fight. Kane eventually landed a succession of
right hands that Taker sold terrifically.
Taker asked for more and Kane landed more uppercuts. Taker started firing
back with rights and we had our third "trading of right hand bombs" on the
PPV tonight. Taker found some offense, but Kane kneed him in the gut. Taker
then came flying off the ropes with a clothesline that floored Kane. Taker
followed with a corner splash and right hand jabs to the head. Taker then
delivered Snake Eyes and the big boot. He dropped a Hogan leg, but Kane
kicked out. Taker then teased a chokeslam and delivered it center ring.
Taker sold the move as it taking everything out of him, as he backed up to
the corner to catch his breath. Taker then went for the Tombstone
Piledriver, but Kane countered into the Tombstone. Kane delivered it near
the ropes, dragged him back to the middle, and made the cover for a clean
pin and the win.
Post-match: The announcers sold that they and the crowd were stunned by this
turn of events. Striker said Kane has finally emerged from his brother's
shadow. Cole said he's in absolute shock. Kane took the title belt and
walked away with a big smile on his face. Cole said Taker might not have
been 100 percent, but Kane was dominant tonight. They showed Kane clutching
the World Title belt as the announcers continued to put over Kane. Cole
asked what's next as they showed Taker pulling himself to the ropes. The
lights came back on as they focused on Taker trying to pull himself
together. "Is this the end of an era?" Lawler asked. Taker was shown limping
down the ramp selling various injuries. He then stopped before reaching the
stage and took a knee. He pulled himself up again, then hobbled to the stage
as the crowd cheered. They stayed with this all the way until Taker
disappeared. Lawler said his powers might be completely sapped.
WINNER: Kane at 18:26 to retain the World Hvt. Title. Another excellent
match, this time due to the very strong back-story and WWE really getting
over Kane as a dominant force as the champion. It sets up a very intriguing
"next chapter" in the story, especially with the Hell in a Cell PPV two
weeks away. (***1/2)
Backstage: Grisham brought in WWE champion Randy Orton for his words on the
Six-Pack Challenge. Orton simply said, "No," after Grisham asked if he had
any words.
Up next: Tag Team Turmoil match. They have the Usos, Mark Henry & Evan
Bourne, Santino & Kozlov, and Rhodes & McIntyre as the opponents for Hart
Dynasty. There was no explanation of how this match was decided, which would
have made sense if the Raw GM decided it since the GM has historically shown
to have disdain for the Harts.
In-ring: WWE tag champs Hart Dynasty came out first in the gauntlet-style
match. The Usos are up first to face the Harts. The next team will come out
after the first decision.
6 -- WWE tag champions HART DYNASTY run the gauntlet -- WWE Tag Title match
Lawler noted that whoever came up with the title match concept had it in for
Hart Dynasty. Chaos broke out and Tamina helped the Usos score a pin on
Kidd. So, there will be new tag champions.
FIRST DECISION: Usos at 2:13. It will be interesting to see where WWE takes
the Hart Dynasty from here after the sudden tag title loss basically out of
nowhere.
Santino and Kozlov were out next, setting up the intrigue of Tamina being
split on who to cheer for. The crowd was hot for Santino, who nearly scored
an early fall. Santino then teased the Cobra, but Tamina stepped up on the
ring apron to imitate the move. Santino lost his focus and took a Samoan
Drop for the next pinfall. The crowd was quite upset at Santino losing.
SECOND DECISION: Usos at 3:18.
Out next were Mark Henry and Evan Bourne. Bourne scored some flashy offense,
then Henry tagged in and dominated with power offense. Bourne eventually
tagged back in and nailed Air Bourne much to the crowd's delight for the
next decision.
THIRD DECISION: Bourne & Henry at 5:11.
Out last were Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes and they quickly went on the
offensive working on Bourne. So, one of two unnatural tag teams will be tag
champs at the end of this. Rhodes and Mac continued to work over Bourne, who
sold and sold and sold until finally landing a double knee strike to the
face on Mac. Bourne crawled across the ring to his corner and brought in a
fresh Henry. Rhodes bumped for Henry, who then headbutted McIntyre off the
apron. Henry followed with a charging corner splash before press-slamming
Rhodes down to the mat. Henry then tagged in Bourne, who climbed up top to
Henry's shoulders. It took too much time, allowing McIntyre to cut off the
move. Rhodes then smashed Bourne with Cross Rhodes and scored the pin for
the win. And Rhodes is saddled with the tag titles again. Striker gave a
positive spin that Rhodes and McIntyre can appear on Raw now that they have
the tag titles.
WINNERS: Rhodes & McIntyre at 11:43 to capture the WWE Tag Titles. The
formula match got the crowd wrapped up in the quick falls, so that was a
positive aspect. The tag champs being put in an unfair position wasn't
focused on that much by the announcers when they could have hammered home
the point about the Raw GM having it in for HD. We'll see where this leads
on Raw. I'm not thrilled about Rhodes and McIntyre as tag champs when Rhodes
is ready for a singles push, but with a heel IC champion, it's
understandable they're holding off on the start of his singles push. (**)
Superstar profile: Alberto Del Rio. They made sure to get Del Rio on the PPV
with a collection of his Smackdown intro vignette pieces.
WWE Title lineage: They aired an excellent video package establishing the
legacy of the WWE Title going back to the "smoke-filled arenas," the clips
of Backlund, Hogan, Michaels, Austin, Rock, Eddie, Undertaker, Andre, Bret,
and Edge. The video transitioned into focusing on Sheamus, then individual
focus on the five challengers for the title.
Backstage: WWE champ Sheamus was the last one to be interviewed about the
Six-Pack Challenge tonight. Mathews noted Sheamus is at a distinct
disadvantage. Sheamus cut off Mathews and said this is not the face of a man
concerned. Sheamus said he's WWE champion because he just wins, baby. Or,
fella. Sheamus said it's going to end just like every other night and him
leaving with two things: a smile on his face and the WWE Title on his
shoulder.
In-ring: Justin Roberts introduced the Six-Pack Challenge elimination match
for the WWE Title. Roberts said the only way to be eliminated is via pinfall
or submission. Out first was the champion, Sheamus. Cole noted WWE's next
PPV, Hell in a Cell, is in two weeks from Dallas. Lawler got over the first
talking points of the Cell providing "some of the most memorable moments" in
WWE history.
Out as the first challenger was John Cena, who received a huge reaction with
a loud, loud mix of cheers and boos. Cena saluted the members of the
National Guard ringside, then exchanged looks with Sheamus. Out next was
Edge to a strong reaction. After Edge posed in the ring, Chris Jericho's
music hit. Pause. Jericho eventually came out and bobbed his head on the way
to the ring. Striker noted his forthcoming DVD as Cole reminded viewers of
Jericho's vow to walk away from WWE if he doesn't win. Striker got over one
of my favorite words, hubris, before the Nexus music hit. Wade Barrett
walked out alone and stood center ring. After a pause to build anticipation,
Randy Orton's music hit to bring out Orton to a huge reaction. Cole noted no
one has been hotter than Orton coming into the PPV.
With everyone assembled in the ring, Justin Roberts handled the formal ring
intros. Cena was 75 percent booed. Edge did his head bobbing, then received
a positive reaction. Jericho simply stood in the corner, then slowly walked
out to center ring to boos. Barrett received louder boos. Orton was 100
percent cheered as the favorite here. Sheamus then held up the WWE Title
belt to draw heat. Cole said the men in the match have a combined 32
championship reigns. Referee Charles Robinson held up the title belt for all
to see before calling for the bell.
7 -- WWE champion SHEAMUS vs. JOHN CENA vs. RANDY ORTON vs. CHRIS JERICHO
vs. EDGE vs. WADE BARRETT -- Six-Pack Challenge for the WWE Title --
Elimination match
Chaos broke out and Jericho scored an early nearfall on Orton. Cole noted
the history of the WWE Title and got over the legacy of the belt. There was
a Bruno Sammartino reference in there. Jericho and Cena then came
face-to-face and teed off on each other. Orton then smashed Jericho with an
RKO. Suddenly, a three count and Jericho is gone.
FIRST ELIMINATION: Jericho at 1:30 via Orton. After the pinfall, Jericho
knelt down on the mat and sold that he was stunned. Orton simply backed up
to the corner and stared at Jericho, who slowly ducked under the ring ropes.
Edge sold that he was stunned as the crowd chanted, "Y2J." Lawler said Edge
and Jericho were probably planning some sort of alliance in the match. All
eyes were on Jericho as he slowly made his way up the entrance ramp to the
stage. Jericho finally disappeared as the announcers sold shock over the
elimination.
They reset with Wade Barrett suddenly in the middle of a big circle. The
other four ganged up on Barrett before Edge and Sheamus clotheslined Barrett
over the top rope. Cena and Orton then cleared the ring, bringing the match
back to the TV main event Monday night on Raw. Barrett then "spoiled the
party" attacking Cena to interrupt the heated stare down. Cena and Orton
suddenly delivered simultaneous dropkicks to clear the ring again. Yes, Cena
with a dropkick.
Again, Orton and Cena circled around each other before coming face-to-face.
Orton teased the RKO, but Cena blocked. Orton then set up Cena for the spike
DDT, but Cena teased the AA. Barrett canceled everything out before Sheamus
clotheslined Barrett and tried to pin Cena in the ring, but Cena kicked out.
Sheamus then went to work on Cena in the ring as the other three men were on
the outside. Sheamus teased the High Cross Outsider's Edge from the top
turnbuckle, but Cena blocked. Cole slipped in a note that Sheamus has "for
all intents and purposes" ended Triple H's career. Edge then entered the
ring and cut off Cena at the knee. Cena sold the knee as Sheamus and Edge
began to work him over. They wanted a double superplex and executed it. Edge
made the cover, but Cena kicked out and rolled to the outside.
Edge and Sheamus then went to the floor and attacked Barrett. They sent him
flying into the guardrail, with Barrett making a loud thud crashing into the
rail. The next target was Orton, who the heels rolled into the ring and
tried to isolate. Orton suddenly came firing out of the corner and went nuts
on the heels until Sheamus blind-sided him with a big double axe handle.
Edge then went to work on Sheamus, with their alliance out the window. Edge
suddenly had eyes for a spear, but Sheamus moved and hit the Irish Curse
backbreaker. The intensity suddenly picked up with more men in the ring and
some finishing move teases. Cena then smashed Edge with the Attitude
Adjustment and made a quick pinfall to eliminate Edge.
SECOND ELIMINATION: Edge at 15:02 via Cena. Barrett finally re-entered the
picture, cleared the ring, and went to work on Cena. Barrett wanted the
Wasteland overhead backbreaker, but Cena shifted into the AA. Barrett
countered with a DDT and made a cover, but Cena kicked out. And now Barrett
is in control of the match. Check that, Cena fired back on the offensive and
delivered the sit-out slam to set up the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena teased
the AA, then dropped it when Sheamus re-entered. Cena then slapped on the
STF on Sheamus. The champ's in trouble. Sheamus teased a tap out, but
eventually grabbed the bottom rope for a break. Great nearfall tease.
Suddenly, Nexus members came storming down to ringside. In the confusion,
Barrett caught Cena from behind and nailed the Wasteland Slam. Barrett with
the cover and Cena is gone, which drew a reaction. THIRD ELIMINATION: Cena
via Barrett at 18:32. Nexus then beat down Orton and rolled him into the
ring at the feet of Barrett. The crowd came to life rallying behind Orton,
then Nexus suddenly got on the ring apron. Out of nowhere, Cena blasted the
Nexus members with chair shots. Orton then wildly cleared the ring. Barrett
tried to hit Orton with Wasteland, but Orton slipped out and hit a
backbreaker. Orton pounded the mat, then waited for Barrett and smashed him
with the RKO center ring. FOURTH ELIMINATION: Barrett via Orton at 20:33.
Sheamus snuck back into the ring and waited for Orton to get up, then he
absolutely smashed Orton with the Brogue Kick. Sheamus had the pin, but
Orton kicked out just before three. Huge pop for the nearfall. Sheamus
flipped out, then went for the High Cross, but Orton slipped out and nailed
the RKO. Orton with the cover and there's a new WWE champion. The crowd
exploded for Orton winning the title. Orton took the belt and posed in the
ring as Striker wondered aloud what this means for Hell in a Cell in two
weeks. They replayed the highspots of the match, including Nexus costing
Cena. (Set up for a match going down at Hell in a Cell.) After the replays,
they cut to Orton celebrating the WWE Title victory in the ring. Orton
paraded around the ring and soaked in the moment as they stayed with the
celebration for a while. No sign of Miz with the MITB cash-in. They replayed
the finish again to keep stretching this out with the match ending pretty
early. Cole signed off at 9:47 p.m. CST with one more Orton celebration.
WINNER: Orton at 21:27 to capture the WWE Title. Another satisfying match
for the audience that bought the PPV to see Orton win the WWE Title. The
match had plenty of intriguing developments and the crowd was hot
throughout. Very good WWE-style PPV main event. Looking ahead to Hell in a
Cell, the match set up a likely Orton vs. Sheamus re-match and perhaps Cena
vs. Barrett in the Cell to keep Nexus out. (***1/2)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "FondyMark" <fondy54935@gmail.com>
To: "TheOriginalWWFFanClub" <TheOriginalWWFFanClub@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 8:26 PM
Subject: Night of Champions - 1/2 Way Results - 2 New Champs (Sorry RD)
> WWE Night of Champions PPV Results
> September 19, 2010
> Chicago, Ill.
> Report by James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor
>
> We have a note from the arena that WWE is selling Night of Champions
> t-shirts where the back of the t-shirt says the Hart Dynasty's WWE tag
> title match will be a "tag team turmoil" match. Take it for what it's
> worth right now...
>
> The PPV opened with a video package recapping that every WWE title is on
> the line tonight. The video slowed down and focused on WWE champion
> Sheamus, then Kane, then the Six-Pack Challengers, then Undertaker.
> Sheamus holds the most-prized possession, the voice-over man said. What
> does that make Kane's World Hvt. Title? The video stopped again to focus
> on Kane's evilness. "Sometimes the desire for a championship pushes one to
> do the unthinkable," the voice-over man said about Kane. Tonight, is blood
> thicker than gold?
>
> Arena: Live inside the building, pyro shot off as they focused on the
> stage with a bright red backdrop and images of all the WWE titles on
> banners hanging from the stage. Michael Cole introduced the show and said
> history will be made. Cole was joined by Jerry Lawler and Michael Striker
> for commentary.
>
> In-ring: Tony Chimel introduced the first title match of the night for the
> Intercontinental Title. Chimel announced the champion will lose the title
> via count-out or DQ tonight. Suddenly, Vickie Guerrero interrupted with
> Kaitlyn. Guerrero introduced the "current and future Intercontinental
> champion," Dolph Ziggler. Out walked Ziggler with a Chippendale's bowtie
> to complement the silver vest. Guerrero marched out with Ziggler and made
> sure Kaitlyn didn't get the spotlight. Kofi Kingston then came out to
> challenge for the title. Same match to start this PPV as Summerslam last
> month.
>
> 1 -- IC champion DOLPH ZIGGLER (w/Vickie Guerrero and Kaitlyn) vs. KOFI
> KINGSTON -- Intercontinental Title match
>
> Nice feeling-out process to begin things with both men coming to a
> standstill. Kingston then clotheslined Ziggler over the top rope to the
> floor. Kaitlyn was the first one to check on Ziggler, then Vickie stepped
> in to check on her man. Meanwhile, the ref reached a six count, and
> Ziggler ran back into the ring. Vickie sent Kaitlyn to the back during
> this. They reset in the ring and Ziggler cut off Kingston in the corner to
> establish offensive control. The announcers tried to create witty banter
> as Ziggler continued to cut off Kingston. Ziggler then landed a Fameasser
> and Striker noted he was "trying to make him famous." Ziggler
> re-established control as Striker tried to hit the talking point on
> Ziggler being the "college-educated, 21st Century wrestler."
>
> At 7:00, Ziggler fought back from his knees to escape a reverse chinlock.
> They started trading bombs, then Kingston had to be pulled away by the ref
> when Ziggler reached the corner. Kingston came back with a top rope
> cross-body attempt and Ziggler jumped into the air to make it look good,
> but not real. Kingston scored a nearfall, then went to work with
> high-flying offense. Kingston followed with the Boom Drop before going to
> the corner to do the hand-clap. Ziggler ducked the Trouble in Paradise,
> but Kingston escaped a sleeperhold and hit his swinging SOS maneuver. Kofi
> had the pin, but Dolph put his foot on the bottom rope to break the count
> just in time. Very good nearfall.
>
> The match moved to the floor where Kingston scoop slammed Ziggler on the
> floor. He then sent Dolph back into the ring and made a cover for a two
> count. Cole noted Kofi should have left Dolph on the outside to get him
> counted out. After a replay, Kofi teased the swinging SOS again, but Dolph
> sprung to life with a sleeperhold. Kofi dropped down to one knee and tried
> to break free, but Dolph maintained control. Kofi eventually broke free to
> a pop and slapped on a sleeperhold of his own. Dolph ran Kofi into the
> ropes to escape, though. Vickie then warmed up a slap, but Dolph yelled at
> her that he's got this. Dolph then turned around and managed to duck
> Trouble in Paradise just in time. Ziggler followed right up with the
> Zig-Zag and scored the pin for the win.
>
> Post-match: Vickie entered the ring to ruin Ziggler's parade by selling
> she was upset with him for the scolding. Ziggler then raised her arm in
> the air and she smiled. They replayed the finish of the match before
> showing Dolph and Vickie hug it out in the ring. Meanwhile, Cole's
> infatuation with Vickie continued.
>
> WINNER: Dolph Ziggler at 12:45. Nice story and some strong nearfalls
> throughout the match. They took a while to kick it into second gear, then
> delivered a strong finish. It will be interesting to see who's next for
> Ziggler. (**3/4)
>
> Backstage: Todd Grisham brought in Edge to talk about the Six-Pack
> Challenge match. Edge told Grisham to go find the other five men and ask
> them how they plan to defeat him. Edge said he shocks people in these
> situations and he will do it again by walking out the new WWE champion.
>
> In-ring: Tony Chimel gave the audible introduction for C.M. Punk being
> from Chicago, which drew a loud ovation, before Punk came out to face Big
> Show. Striker said it's the hometown advantage vs. Big Show's right hand
> punch tonight. Punk entered the ring and paraded around the ring soaking
> in the cheers. Punk's music stopped and he paused for a loud "C-M Punk"
> chant. Punk took the mic and slowly said, "I love Chicago." He put over
> various aspects of Chicago, but said he hates the inhabitants of Chicago.
> They cut to a shot of fan laughing along with Punk's heel promo. Punk
> called out everyone, then called out the "horrible White Sox." Punk said
> he is proud to live here in Chicago and said the people should be ashamed
> of themselves. Punk boldly said there should be a second Chicago fire and
> he will rebuild it under the SES banner. Punk said he is defiant of Big
> Show and confident he will run Chicago tonight. Punk said he is David and
> Show can be Goliath. His slingshot is the "power of almighty Straight
> Edge," he said as he lifted his fist in the air. Big Show's music then hit
> and out came Colt Dusty Show (the Cabana bandana with the Dusty Rhodes
> polka-dots). And off we go.
>
> 2 -- C.M. PUNK vs. BIG SHOW
>
> Early on, Show landed a big overhand chop that flipped Punk over the top
> rope to the floor. Show then rolled him back in, but Punk booted Show in
> the face to cut him off. Punk tried to win via count-out, but Show slipped
> back in the ring at nine. Punk then landed kick strikes, but Show shoved
> him away, so Punk went for a double axe handle from the second rope. Punk
> tried to stay on Show to keep him on the mat, then went for a springboard
> move from the top rope, but Show smashed him with a mid-air football
> tackle. Show got his second wind, then roared like a bear, waited for Punk
> to turn around, and smashed him with the KO Punch to the face. Show made
> the cover for the win. Post-match: Show sold the ribs selling Punk's
> offense on the way out of the ring. Show clutched his mid-section on the
> way out as Punk remained out cold.
>
> WINNER: Show at 4:40. They tried to give Punk enough offense to remain
> credibility before the inevitable finish. Time to move on from the program
> after the babyface got the final word. (*1/2)
>
> Backstage: Josh Mathews brought in a smug Chris Jericho to discuss the
> Six-Pack Challenge. Jericho said his track record is so strong that it was
> only natural the Raw GM put him in the Six-Pack match. Jericho noted he
> beat Steve Austin and The Rock in one night. Also, he beat five other men
> in the Elimination Chamber match earlier this year. Jericho said his goal
> will be eliminate everyone. He vowed to walk out the new WWE champion.
> Jericho said it's not luck, but because he is the best in the world at
> what he does.
>
> Ringside: WWE focused on the National Guard members on the front row to
> give them a shout-out. Cole and Striker re-visited the stipulation for
> Jericho that he's done if he doesn't win the WWE Title. Up next is the
> U.S. Title match.
>
> Video package: WWE recapped the history of Miz vs. Bryan dating back to
> the first season of NXT. After the video, The Miz and Alex Riley came out
> first. Miz was sporting a slick black jacket with the MITB briefcase in
> hand. Riley stood ringside as Miz stood in the ring holding up the case
> for everyone to get a good look at. They focused on Miz as he waited for
> Daniel Bryan to come out as the challenger. Strong reaction for Bryan, who
> pointed at Riley on the way into the ring.
>
> 3 -- U.S. champion THE MIZ (w/Alex Riley) vs. DANIEL BRYAN -- United
> States Title match
>
> Bryan teased the LeBell Lock early on, so Miz ducked to the outside for a
> break. Striker put over Bryan's background and training as Bryan landed a
> running kick strike in the ring. Miz then slingshot Bryan's arm across the
> top rope and began working on the left arm. Miz followed with a seated
> full nelson lock to wear down Bryan, who countered into a back slide for a
> two count. Miz suddenly came back with a boot to the upper body and
> followed with elbow strikes to the shoulder to re-establish the advantage.
> Bryan tried to fight back, but Miz cut him off and executed a nice
> shoulder breaker for a two count. Miz then knocked Bryan to the outside
> and rolled him back in for a cover resulting in a nearfall.
>
> At 6:00, Miz re-applied a shoulder submission as the crowd rallied behind
> Bryan. Miz kicked Bryan in the shoulder, but Bryan fired back by flinging
> Miz to the outside. Bryan then nailed a suicide dive ala Week 1 of NXT on
> Chris Jericho, which Cole noted. Back in the ring, Bryan landed a top rope
> missile dropkick for a two count. Bryan continued to sell the left
> shoulder, then he tried a submission, but Miz kicked him in the shoulder.
> Bryan came right back with another flying kick strike for a two count.
>
> Miz and Bryan started trading bombs center ring, then Miz landed multiple
> kick strikes in the corner. The ref pulled Bryan away, then Bryan came
> running into the corner with a flying kick strike. Bryan measured Miz and
> landed a KO kick to the face. He made the cover, but Miz kicked out. Bryan
> then took Miz up top and they started trading bombs before Miz crotched
> Bryan across the top rope. Miz then came flying off the top turnbuckle
> with a nice inside-out clothesline. He made a cover, but Bryan kicked out.
>
> At 9:30, Miz sat down on an innovative submission hold. The camera focused
> in on a big red bump on Bryan's head from leading on his forehead via the
> inside-out clothesline. Bryan refused to tap out, then Miz released the
> hold, got the big eyes, stalked Bryan, and measured him for the
> Skullcrushing Finale. Bryan blocked, though, and rolled through into a
> close two count. Bryan then teased the LeBell Lock, but Riley got on the
> apron to distract. Miz then accidentally smashed Riley and Bryan teased a
> three count on a roll up, but Miz escaped just before three. Miz suddenly
> snapped and landed multiple left hand blows on Bryan before the ref broke
> it up. Miz then walked over to Bryan to follow up, but Bryan slapped on
> the LeBell Lock. Miz fought the hold and reached out looking for a rope,
> but eventually tapped out.
>
> The crowd popped as Bryan took the title and held it up for the crowd
> while still selling the shoulder. After a replay of the finish, they
> showed Miz selling deep despair as Cole made excuses for Miz's loss. Bryan
> was shown holding up the title on the stage to conclude the segment.
>
> WINNER: Bryan at 12:28. That was an excellent, high-energy match. Some
> great nearfalls throughout leading to the satisfying finish for the
> audience that has bought into Bryan as a babyface to rally behind. It was
> the type of match Miz needs on his resume to be a top star and it was the
> type of match to confirm Bryan as a future star in WWE. (***3/4)
>
> Backstage: Mathews brought in John Cena, which drew boos from the crowd.
> Cena ran down the likely percentages of anything and everything possibly
> happening. He said no one really knows if they will win, but the one thing
> they can count on is him giving his best to win.
>
> In-ring: The Diva lumberjills came out for the Unification Title match.
> Out first was Women's champion Michelle McCool sans Layla, who vowed not
> to be by her side after the rigged draw-out-of-the-hat on Smackdown. Divas
> champion Melina came out next and the brawl started on the outside before
> the match began.
>
> 4 -- Women's champion MICHELLE McCOOL vs. Divas champion MELINA --
> Unification Title match -- lumberjills ringside
>
> The match moved to the floor early and often to give the lumberjills
> camera time. The match settled down with McCool on the offensive cutting
> off Melina's comeback teases. Melina eventually had a pinfall, but the ref
> was distracted by the lumberjills ringside. McCool then kicked out in
> time. Again, chaos broke out, the ref lost control, and Layla snuck in the
> back door to give the assist to McCool on winning the unification title
> match. McCool and Layla then took the titles and walked up the ramp to
> celebrate as the babyface lumberjills consoled Melina in the ring.
>
> WINNER: McCool at 6:36 to become new Unified champion. It will be
> interesting to see what the future of women's wrestling on the Raw brand
> will be. Not that WWE has given them any quality focus over the last few
> years to have a bright future to begin with. (*)
>
> Backstage: Wade Barrett was pumping himself up for the Six-Pack Challenge
> match to come. Barrett said he's up against five of the very best tonight
> and he'll prove the winds of change are blowing. He said he will become
> new WWE champion.
>
> Announcers: Cole, Striker, and Lawler plugged the Kane vs. McCool's
> husband match coming up next for the World Hvt. Title. They cued up the
> full-length video package recapping the history of their feud.
>
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