CM Punk’s music hits and we are live. CM Punk makes his way down to the ring. CM Punk gets on the Mic and talks about how he has to agree with The Miz and R-Truth about the conspiracy going on in the WWE. Triple H’s music hits and he makes his way to the ring.
Triple H says that he is pretty beat up but he is still COO. He then goes on to talk about last night’s outcome. He says that CM Punk deserves a rematch that he deserves. Triple H announces that in two weeks the WWE title will be defended in a triple threat match. He goes on to deny being involved in the conspiracy in the WWE. Triple H takes off his jacket and says if he doesn’t believe him, he has no problem going back to war with him. CM Punk goes on to say that they don’t like each other and someone is using it to their advantage. CM Punk implies that person is higher up on the ladder. Out comes John Laurinaitis. They go back and forth on the mic. Laurinaitis fires Punk. Triple H stops him and says no, he’s not. He does the firing around here. By the end of tonight, someone is getting fird, HHH says. Triple H drops the mic and walks off.
- Jim Ross talks about Mark Henry being World Heavyweight Champion and says he will interview him tonight. Still to come, a big eight-man match. To commercial we go.
David Otunga, Wade Barrett, Christian and Michael McGillicutty vs. Sheamus, Kofi Kingston, Evan Bourne and Justin Gabriel
Back from the break and the match starts. It comes down to Bourne and McGillicutty. Bourne gets a 2 count. McGillicutty comes back and slams him hard with a big sideslam. Stomps from McGillicutty and a tag to Otunga for some double teaming. Barrett comes in and continues the attack on Bourne with another pin attempt. Christian comes in and drops Bourne with a right hand. Christian continues until Bourne takes him out with a high knee.
Otunga gets the tag and works Bourne over until he tags in Sheamus. Sheamus goes at it with Otunga and taunts his partners on the apron. Sheamus hits the big backbreaker on Otunga for a 2 count. Everyone starts brawling in the ring. Kofi leaps off the top with a cross body on Barrett. Sheamus boots Christian and he flees the ring. Sheamus hits a Brogue kick on Otunga. Sheamus hits the Celtic Cross on Otunga and pins him for the win.
Winners: Sheamus, Air Boom and Justin Gabriel
- We see Triple H backstage talking to a referee, who is concerned about his safety. Triple H tells him not to worry and to tell The Miz and R-Truth he wants to see them. Alberto Del Rio walks up pissed and tells Triple H he’s the worst COO ever. Triple H talks about Del Rio’s rematch. Del Rio says he needs to rest and prepare himself mentally, and physically. Del Rio says he prays for Vince McMahon to return and run the place. Triple H says he’s been inside Hell in a Cell before and Del Rio needs all the prayers he can get. Back to commercial.
Alberto Del Rio vs. John Morrison
Back from the break and Ricardo Rodriguez begins the introduction as former WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio comes driving in. Del Rio heads to the ring and he’s not happy. Out next comes his opponent John Morrison. The bell rings and Del Rio unloads on Morrison. Del Rio beats him down. Morrison ducks the armbreaker and kicks Del Rio in the head.
Del Rio comes back and goes to work on Morrison’s arm. Del Rio slaps on the armbreaker and Morrison starts tapping out for the win.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
- After the match, Del Rio kicks Morrison some more before heading up the ramp with Del Rio. Up next is tonight’s host Hugh Jackman. Back to commercial.
- Back from the break and Justin Roberts introduces actor Hugh Jackman. Jackman says he’s excited to be here. He says hosting the Oscars was cool but not like this. Jackman plugs his new movie and is interrupted by Vickie Guerrero. Out comes Vickie with United States Champion Dolph Ziggler.
Vickie enters the ring and says she is Hugh’s biggest fan. She agrees with People magazine that he’s the sexiest man alive. Vickie says Jackman must agree that she’s the hottest WWE Diva. Vickie introduces Dolph and calls him the hottest Superstar in WWE. Dolph says he doesn’t appreciate Jackman interrupting his time. Dolph says this should be his celebration because he proved he’s the greatest last night at Night of Champions. Dolph goes on and insults Cleveland for being the underdog city. Jackman says he loves underdogs. He’s going to go backstage and find the biggest underdog, then help him get a huge upset over Ziggler. Ziggler tells him to bring it on. A “we want Ryder” chant breaks out. Jackman grabs a sign from the crowd that says “Ryder > Wolverine.” Jackman leaves the ring, running to the back.
- The Miz and R-Truth arrive backstage. John Laurinaitis walks up and says Triple H wants to see them. Miz apologizes to Laurinaitis for their action. R-Truth tells him to tell Triple H they will be right there. Back to commercial.
Sin Cara vs. Cody Rhodes
Back from the break and out comes Sin Cara, the original it appears. Out next comes his opponent WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes for this non-title match. Cody has his brown baggers with him once again.
Cody enters the ring when the Sin Cara music hits again. The pyro goes off again and the other Sin Cara appears on the stage. The other Cara does his entrance and springboards into the ring. They circle each other, both pointing, saying they’re the real one. Cara 1 bows his head and then attacks the other. They go back and forth trading moves but there’s not much reaction from the crowd. One of the Caras gets dropkicked out of the ring. The other acts like he’s going to attack from the top rope but drops to one knee and bows his head. Cara looks on from the ring as the other Cara backs up the ramp.
- We see Triple H backstage when The Miz and R-Truth walks in. Miz is apologetic and says he should have never put his hands on a referee. Miz says he should never have interfered in Triple H’s match and says he’s sorry. Truth apologizes to Triple H, the WWE Universe and all the Little Jimmys. They have realized the errors of their ways and think Triple H is doing a helluva job as a COO and won’t do anything like that again. Triple H talks about hitting them with a big fine and how he should fire them. He puts them in a tag match against CM Punk and John Cena tonight. Triple H tells them to get the hell out of his face.
- Back from the break and Teddy Long is leaving the ring. Jim Ross is ready for his interview and informs everyone that Randy Orton has invoked his rematch and will face Mark Henry at Hell in a Cell. Ross introduces the new World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry and out he comes.
Ross congratulates Henry and asks him how it feels to prove the naysayers wrong. Henry says Ross is one of those naysayers. Henry says he will deal with the haters in a minute but right now, he wants to talk about Hell in a Cell. Henry says he’s never been in one but he gave Randy Orton hell last night and he will do it again. Henry says he is the World Champion and no man is going to take what he’s got. Henry says he will never forgive JR and the fans because nobody ever supported him or believed in him. Henry says JR is going to apologize tonight on behalf of the fans, then he’s going to apologize to him. Henry says everyone knows JR wanted Vince McMahon to fire him because he was injury prone and an over-achiever. Henry holds up the World Title and says he has to say nothing because everything is right there. Henry gives JR the chance to apologize and he does as the crowd boos.
Henry says he hates ass kissers and grabs JR by his tie. Henry brings JR to one knee. JR yells that Henry is hurting him. Jerry Lawler enters the ring and asks Henry to let go. Henry finally pushes JR away and grabs Lawler. Henry says Lawler is going to take JR’s place. Lawler hits Henry with right hands but Henry just drops him to the mat. Henry hits Lawler with the World’s Strongest Slam and throws him out of the ring. Henry takes apart the announcers table and throws Lawler over it. Henry lifts Lawler and slams him through the table with the WSS. Henry grabs the World Title and walks off as officials tend to Lawler and the crowd boos. Back to commercial.
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Triple H says that he is pretty beat up but he is still COO. He then goes on to talk about last night’s outcome. He says that CM Punk deserves a rematch that he deserves. Triple H announces that in two weeks the WWE title will be defended in a triple threat match. He goes on to deny being involved in the conspiracy in the WWE. Triple H takes off his jacket and says if he doesn’t believe him, he has no problem going back to war with him. CM Punk goes on to say that they don’t like each other and someone is using it to their advantage. CM Punk implies that person is higher up on the ladder. Out comes John Laurinaitis. They go back and forth on the mic. Laurinaitis fires Punk. Triple H stops him and says no, he’s not. He does the firing around here. By the end of tonight, someone is getting fird, HHH says. Triple H drops the mic and walks off.
- Jim Ross talks about Mark Henry being World Heavyweight Champion and says he will interview him tonight. Still to come, a big eight-man match. To commercial we go.
David Otunga, Wade Barrett, Christian and Michael McGillicutty vs. Sheamus, Kofi Kingston, Evan Bourne and Justin Gabriel
Back from the break and the match starts. It comes down to Bourne and McGillicutty. Bourne gets a 2 count. McGillicutty comes back and slams him hard with a big sideslam. Stomps from McGillicutty and a tag to Otunga for some double teaming. Barrett comes in and continues the attack on Bourne with another pin attempt. Christian comes in and drops Bourne with a right hand. Christian continues until Bourne takes him out with a high knee.
Otunga gets the tag and works Bourne over until he tags in Sheamus. Sheamus goes at it with Otunga and taunts his partners on the apron. Sheamus hits the big backbreaker on Otunga for a 2 count. Everyone starts brawling in the ring. Kofi leaps off the top with a cross body on Barrett. Sheamus boots Christian and he flees the ring. Sheamus hits a Brogue kick on Otunga. Sheamus hits the Celtic Cross on Otunga and pins him for the win.
Winners: Sheamus, Air Boom and Justin Gabriel
- We see Triple H backstage talking to a referee, who is concerned about his safety. Triple H tells him not to worry and to tell The Miz and R-Truth he wants to see them. Alberto Del Rio walks up pissed and tells Triple H he’s the worst COO ever. Triple H talks about Del Rio’s rematch. Del Rio says he needs to rest and prepare himself mentally, and physically. Del Rio says he prays for Vince McMahon to return and run the place. Triple H says he’s been inside Hell in a Cell before and Del Rio needs all the prayers he can get. Back to commercial.
Alberto Del Rio vs. John Morrison
Back from the break and Ricardo Rodriguez begins the introduction as former WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio comes driving in. Del Rio heads to the ring and he’s not happy. Out next comes his opponent John Morrison. The bell rings and Del Rio unloads on Morrison. Del Rio beats him down. Morrison ducks the armbreaker and kicks Del Rio in the head.
Del Rio comes back and goes to work on Morrison’s arm. Del Rio slaps on the armbreaker and Morrison starts tapping out for the win.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
- After the match, Del Rio kicks Morrison some more before heading up the ramp with Del Rio. Up next is tonight’s host Hugh Jackman. Back to commercial.
- Back from the break and Justin Roberts introduces actor Hugh Jackman. Jackman says he’s excited to be here. He says hosting the Oscars was cool but not like this. Jackman plugs his new movie and is interrupted by Vickie Guerrero. Out comes Vickie with United States Champion Dolph Ziggler.
Vickie enters the ring and says she is Hugh’s biggest fan. She agrees with People magazine that he’s the sexiest man alive. Vickie says Jackman must agree that she’s the hottest WWE Diva. Vickie introduces Dolph and calls him the hottest Superstar in WWE. Dolph says he doesn’t appreciate Jackman interrupting his time. Dolph says this should be his celebration because he proved he’s the greatest last night at Night of Champions. Dolph goes on and insults Cleveland for being the underdog city. Jackman says he loves underdogs. He’s going to go backstage and find the biggest underdog, then help him get a huge upset over Ziggler. Ziggler tells him to bring it on. A “we want Ryder” chant breaks out. Jackman grabs a sign from the crowd that says “Ryder > Wolverine.” Jackman leaves the ring, running to the back.
- The Miz and R-Truth arrive backstage. John Laurinaitis walks up and says Triple H wants to see them. Miz apologizes to Laurinaitis for their action. R-Truth tells him to tell Triple H they will be right there. Back to commercial.
Sin Cara vs. Cody Rhodes
Back from the break and out comes Sin Cara, the original it appears. Out next comes his opponent WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes for this non-title match. Cody has his brown baggers with him once again.
Cody enters the ring when the Sin Cara music hits again. The pyro goes off again and the other Sin Cara appears on the stage. The other Cara does his entrance and springboards into the ring. They circle each other, both pointing, saying they’re the real one. Cara 1 bows his head and then attacks the other. They go back and forth trading moves but there’s not much reaction from the crowd. One of the Caras gets dropkicked out of the ring. The other acts like he’s going to attack from the top rope but drops to one knee and bows his head. Cara looks on from the ring as the other Cara backs up the ramp.
- We see Triple H backstage when The Miz and R-Truth walks in. Miz is apologetic and says he should have never put his hands on a referee. Miz says he should never have interfered in Triple H’s match and says he’s sorry. Truth apologizes to Triple H, the WWE Universe and all the Little Jimmys. They have realized the errors of their ways and think Triple H is doing a helluva job as a COO and won’t do anything like that again. Triple H talks about hitting them with a big fine and how he should fire them. He puts them in a tag match against CM Punk and John Cena tonight. Triple H tells them to get the hell out of his face.
- Back from the break and Teddy Long is leaving the ring. Jim Ross is ready for his interview and informs everyone that Randy Orton has invoked his rematch and will face Mark Henry at Hell in a Cell. Ross introduces the new World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry and out he comes.
Ross congratulates Henry and asks him how it feels to prove the naysayers wrong. Henry says Ross is one of those naysayers. Henry says he will deal with the haters in a minute but right now, he wants to talk about Hell in a Cell. Henry says he’s never been in one but he gave Randy Orton hell last night and he will do it again. Henry says he is the World Champion and no man is going to take what he’s got. Henry says he will never forgive JR and the fans because nobody ever supported him or believed in him. Henry says JR is going to apologize tonight on behalf of the fans, then he’s going to apologize to him. Henry says everyone knows JR wanted Vince McMahon to fire him because he was injury prone and an over-achiever. Henry holds up the World Title and says he has to say nothing because everything is right there. Henry gives JR the chance to apologize and he does as the crowd boos.
Henry says he hates ass kissers and grabs JR by his tie. Henry brings JR to one knee. JR yells that Henry is hurting him. Jerry Lawler enters the ring and asks Henry to let go. Henry finally pushes JR away and grabs Lawler. Henry says Lawler is going to take JR’s place. Lawler hits Henry with right hands but Henry just drops him to the mat. Henry hits Lawler with the World’s Strongest Slam and throws him out of the ring. Henry takes apart the announcers table and throws Lawler over it. Henry lifts Lawler and slams him through the table with the WSS. Henry grabs the World Title and walks off as officials tend to Lawler and the crowd boos. Back to commercial.
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