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Friday 10th December 2010 – Dayton, Ohio

On the penultimate episode of SmackDown before Armageddon, we will hear CM Punk’s answer to Edge’s challenge to a Lumberjack match at the final pay-per-view of the year. Last night on WWE Superstars we learned that the Rated R Superstar has acquired the services of Wade Barrett, Antonio Cesaro, Seth Rollins and Tiffany to help him in his quest to rid the WWE of groups like the Straight Edge Society. W.A.S.T.E. will have a busy night as all the members of the faction other than Edge will be in action for the first time on the blue brand. We understand before we get to that though the start of the show will see CM Punk answering the challenge of Edge.

The Architect, Seth Rollins will team up with Wade Barrett and look to immediately give W.A.S.T.E. an advantage over the Straight Edge Society as they take on Luke Gallows and Mike Knox in tag team action. Antonio Cesaro will also be in the ring as he takes on the former Intercontinental Champion, Gregory Helms in a tough first test for the man Edge has proclaimed the Swiss Superman. Tiffany will also make her SmackDown debut when she takes on Layla and will look to pick up a big win as she enters a new career era following her spell as a successful General Manager of the now-defunct ECW brand. Will W.A.S.T.E. get off to a winning start or will their momentum be halted before it even gets started?

The main event will see the World Heavyweight Champion and The Empire leader, Sheamus team up with Dolph Ziggler to take on the Intercontinental Champion, Daniel Bryan and the Celtic Warrior’s Armageddon opponent, Evan Bourne. With all four men colliding in separate one-on-one action at the final pay-per-view of 2010, who will pick up a crucial win just 10 days before the event? The other match announced for the show will see the Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval facing off against The Hart Dynasty’s Tyson Kidd who could put himself straight in line for a title shot if he could beat the World Warrior. Tune in to SmackDown this Friday night for all this and more as we are racing toward Armageddon!

CONFIRMED FOR SMACKDOWN

CM Punk answers Edge’s Armageddon challenge to a Lumberjack match

Seth Rollins & Wade Barrett vs. Luke Gallows & Mike Knox

Gregory Helms vs. Antonio Cesaro

Tiffany vs. Layla

Tyson Kidd vs. Kaval ©
NON-TITLE

Sheamus & Dolph Ziggler vs. Evan Bourne & Daniel Bryan​

 

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SmackDown! - 10th December 2010 – Dayton, Ohio

Laying W.A.S.T.E.

Before the SmackDown credits play, we get a recap video looking at the main things that happened last week including the main event which saw The Empire defend their WWE Tag Team Championship in a Tornado Tag Team Tables match against The Hart Dynasty. We then transition to what happened with Edge and CM Punk and the introduction of the new W.A.S.T.E. stable. The voiceover ends with a tease of what will happen between Edge’s new recruits and the Straight Edge Society tonight. The opening of the show plays as we go into the arena and fireworks shoot in all directions from the stage as we scan across the crowd and eventually land on the announce team who give us all the hype ahead of another packed show.

Mathews:
Ladies and gentlemen, we welcome you to Friday Night SmackDown! Josh Mathews and Matt Striker at ringside and we have an action-packed night for you as we move ever closer to Armageddon. Our main event will see the World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus team with Dolph Ziggler to take on Evan Bourne and the Intercontinental Champion, Daniel Bryan. With Bourne facing Sheamus and Bryan facing Ziggler with the titles on the line at the pay-per-view, momentum is the word Matt.
Striker:
It certainly is as whoever wins tonight will be in the driving seat ahead of the massive matches at Armageddon. That isn’t all as we also have the Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval going up against Tyson Kidd in non-title action which should be great as well as all members of W.A.S.T.E. other than Edge fighting for the first time on Friday Night SmackDown and ready to make an immediate impact. I can’t wait to see how Wade Barrett, Antonio Cesaro, Seth Rollins and Tiffany fare.
Mathews:
It won’t be long before we find out and don’t forget last night on WWE Superstars, Edge challenged CM Punk to a Lumberjack match at Armageddon and wants an answer from the Straight Edge Saviour tonight. It looks like he isn’t going to keep us waiting long either as here comes CM Punk and the rest of his Straight Edge Society, Mark Harper, Luke Gallows, Mike Knox and Serena. Will Punk accept the challenge from the Rated R Superstar?




The music of CM Punk hits as the crowd gives the Straight Edge Saviour and his Straight Edge Society partners nuclear heat. They stand at the top of the ramp and look angrier than ever after what happened last week on SmackDown. They walk down to the ring and as they do we take a look back at the events before Punk gets a microphone in hand and is ready to address the rowdy crowd in Dayton, Ohio.
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The crowd are getting louder and louder as the lights stay off for about 10 seconds before they flashback on and there is an almighty pop. John Morrison is gone but CM Punk, Mark Harper, Luke Gallows, Mike Knox remains in the centre of the ring. They are surrounded though by five Superstars led by none other than the Rated R Superstar, Edge.

Edge is flanked by four new WWE Superstars. Seth Rollins is immediately recognisable as he has been hyped for weeks on SmackDown but then there are three others. The commentary team are quick to introduce them as Antonio Cesaro, Wade Barrett and DIVA, Tiffany Terrell. The crowd are losing their s*** as they are seeing a historic moment right now on SmackDown with Edge seemingly leading a new group to even the odds with the Straight Edge Society. As the crowd calms slightly all five of them step into the ring and the brawl is on!

Edge goes straight after CM Punk, Tiffany goes for Serena, Mark Harper is met by Antonio Cesaro, Seth Rollins confronts Luke Gallows and Wade Barrett starts laying punches in on Mike Knox. All five members of each faction are throwing punches and kicks at one another but the first person to gain an advantage is Wade Barrett who delivers a massive BULLHAMMER ELBOW to Knox and clotheslines him out of the ring. At the same time, Seth Rollins connects with a RIPCORD KNEE to Gallows before he is clotheslined out of the ring to join Knox. This new group led by Edge has the advantage now as Tiffany takes it to Serena and just like the Rated R Superstar connects with a massive SPEAR! Serena is broken in half and ends up on the outside as the four newcomers now turn their attention to Mark Harper.

The monster of the Straight Edge Society is levelled by all of them as Antonio Cesaro hits several massive EUROPEAN UPPERCUTS and follows it up with a DROPKICK as he hoists Harper up onto his shoulders and dumps him out of the ring. The crowd go bonkers as that is the first time anyone has taken Harper out in such an impressive way. CM Punk is left all alone in the ring with the five members of this new group and he looks distraught at the fact he is outnumbered. Edge smirks at CM Punk as the crowd come unglued again as the Straight Edge Saviour is about to get his comeuppance. Punk tries to escape the ring, but Wade Barrett pulls him back in and Edge sprints and takes him out with a SPEAR! Punk is floored as the rest of the Straight Edge Society pull him from the ring and retreat up the ramp. The WWE Universe are insanely loud as they have just witnessed the birth of a new faction here on SmackDown with four new faces apparently on the roster!​

Straight Edge Saviour – CM Punk:
I am not here to acknowledge that any of you are even worth saving so shut up and listen because I have something very important to say.

The crowd gives CM Punk and the Straight Edge Society some serious heat for that opening as Punk doesn’t change his facial expression flanked by Mark Harper, Luke Gallows, Mike Knox and Serena. CM Punk continues…

Straight Edge Saviour – CM Punk:
Edge, last week you blindsided us and that is the only reason you came out on top. The Straight Edge Society run SmackDown and there is not a damn thing you or any of your new friends can do about it. So, at Armageddon, you want a Lumberjack match with the Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. at ringside then YOU’RE ON!

The crowd cheers the response to Edge’s challenge by CM Punk and we now know the match is set for Armageddon and it is huge.

Straight Edge Saviour – CM Punk:
You know what. I don’t want to wait until Armageddon though. We’re all here so why don’t you bring your ass to the ring with your new so-called pals and let’s do this right now!!!




The challenge has been laid down by CM Punk and it appears Edge is ready to answer and choose violence tonight on SmackDown ahead of the Lumberjack match at Armageddon! The Rated R Superstar comes out on stage and is flanked by Wade Barrett, Antonio Cesaro, Seth Rollins and Tiffany and it looks like W.A.S.T.E. are ready to take the fight to the Straight Edge Society as the WWE Universe go into a frenzy at the battle, they think they might be about to see.

Before anything can happen though security guards and referees come sprinting out from the back followed by none other than SmackDown General Manager, Theodore Long. The security and referee corps stand in between W.A.S.T.E. at the top of the ramp and the Straight Edge Society in the ring as the crowd boos because they want to see nothing more than the two factions go at it ahead of the Lumberjack match at Armageddon. Theodore Long aims to appease them as he gets on the microphone and explains exactly why he is stopping the brawl everyone wants to see from happening.

SmackDown General Manager – Theodore Long:
Holla’ holla’ holla’. Wait just minute playas. It is not going to go down like this because we have three matches involving W.A.S.T.E. on the show tonight and I will not have SmackDown thrown into chaos because CM Punk and Edge you can’t keep each other’s hands off one another. So, here is what we’re going to do. CM Punk, Mark Harper and Serena you have the night off and Mike Knox and Luke Gallows so do you following your match tonight. Next week, you can come back ahead of Armageddon, but we need to bring the temperature down right here, right now. So, security, please escort Mr Punk and his two teammates from the ring.

The security guards get in the ring and CM Punk, Mark Harper and Serena choose to leave via their own means going through the crowd as to avoid any confrontation with W.A.S.T.E. They are not happy with the announcement from Theodore Long but know they have the match at Armageddon to think about where they will get their hands on Edge and his partners. Theodore Long isn’t quite done though.

SmackDown General Manager – Theodore Long:
As for Mike Knox and Luke Gallows, your match against Seth Rollins and Wade Barrett is going to start right now!!!

With that the crowd cheers as the two members of W.A.S.T.E. make their way down the ramp and the rest of the stable return to the back as they clearly want to do things in the honourable way. Rollins and Barrett are set for action on SmackDown for the first time as the show goes to the first commercial break of the evening following a manic and frantic opening between CM Punk and Edge as the animosity between the two of them continues to grow.

Mathews:
Welcome back to SmackDown everyone and what an electric start to the show and we now know that CM Punk has accepted the challenge and will face Edge in a Lumberjack match at Armageddon in just over a week. The Straight Edge Saviour was ready to fight tonight but Theodore Long has put his foot down to ensure tonight’s card is unaffected. That’s because the four newcomers to the roster as part of W.A.S.T.E. are in action.
Striker:
They are indeed and while I understand the frustration of the fans here in Dayton, Ohio, a collision such as Edge and CM Punk needs to be saved for a pay-per-view event. It is all going to come to the forefront at Armageddon and I cannot wait to see it. I am very interested in this opening contest as well Josh as Luke Gallows and Mike Knox are in action and then they have to leave the building with the rest of the Straight Edge Society.
Mathews:
They are indeed and they face none other than Wade Barrett and the man who has been dubbed The Architect, Seth Rollins. We know Edge has seen plenty in both men to have invited them to be part of his new group and we are about to see them in action for the first time. Not only that they will want to get one over two members of the Straight Edge Society in their in-ring debut. Everyone is in the ring and ready so let’s send it to the official to get it started.

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Tag Team match
W.A.S.T.E. (Seth Rollins & Wade Barrett) vs. Straight Edge Society (Luke Gallows & Mike Knox)
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It will be Seth Rollins and Mike Knox to start the match for their respective teams and the WWE Universe is very excited about seeing The Architect for the first time. It is Rollins who gets the better of his opponent as he dodges several attacks from the bigger man and connects with a number of punches and kicks before he lures him in and nails a REVERSE STO into the second turnbuckle. Knox's head snaps back as the crowd cheers and Rollins rolls Knox up looking for an early win; 1... 2... Mike Knox kicks out powerfully. Rollins stays focused and stands on the ring apron as he waits for Knox to get up and delivers a beautiful SPRINGBOARD CLOTHESLINE before he goes to the top rope again. The crowd is enjoying the pace Rollins has set in the early going as he leaps high up in the air and takes Knox down again with an emphatic CROSSBODY! Rollins opts against the pin though and instead Irish whips Knox into his corner and tags in Wade Barrett for the first time.

The man from Preston, England comes in and gets a good reaction as he looks aggressive and takes it straight to Knox with a number of right hands, uppercuts and an incredible FALLAWAY SLAM to show off his strength. The W in W.A.S.T.E. doesn't stop there as he stomps away and Irish whips Knox into the Straight Edge Society corner and tells him to tag in Luke Gallows. Barrett wants the bigger man to prove himself in his debut on Friday Night SmackDown. Knox duly does and here comes the First Disciple who goes straight at Barrett. The two slug it out and Barrett rocks Gallows with a BIG BOOT! Barrett goes for another one but this time he is caught by Gallows with a kick to the gut and a swift SUPLEX followed by a leaping ELBOW DROP as he pins; 1...... 2...... Wade Barrett kicks out and keeps the match alive. Luke Gallows is going to have to do more damage to the newcomer if he wants to pick up the one, two, three this evening.

Gallows maintains his focus on the intimidating bare-knuckle fighter from England and gets him back to his feet. He Irish whips him hard into the corner and runs hitting a big splash which rocks Barrett. Gallows follows that up with a nice SUPLEX but again he is only able to achieve a two count. The big man in the Straight Edge Society lifts Barrett up and locks in an ABDOMINAL STRETCH as he looks to slow the pace to what he wants and do damage to the midriff of his opponent. It also gives the crowd a chance to get back into the match as they start to clap and urge Barrett out of the hold. He does work his way out and Irish whips Gallows. Barrett ducks under a clothesline attempt and as Gallows runs back he is caught with an incredible SPINNING SIDE SLAM!!! What strength and technique from Barrett who has planted Gallows and both men are down in the middle of the ring. The referee begins to count both men down to the mat as the crowd urges Barrett to make a tag.

Seth Rollins wants into the match in the biggest way and he gets his wish as Barrett makes a tag to him and Gallows makes a tag to Mike Knox on the other side of the squared circle. Rollins comes in extremely fast as he takes down the Monstrous member of the Straight Edge Society with a SPRINGBOARD FLYING KNEE and follows it up with a beautiful SLINGBLADE. Rollins quickly ascends to the top rope and waits for Knox to get back to his feet as he leaps and connects with a beautiful BLOCKBUSTER neckbreaker. Rollins is quickly into the cover; 1......... 2......... Mike Knox gets the shoulder up in the nick of time. The crowd is solidly behind Rollins and Barrett and wants to see them pick up a win on their debut here. Rollins doesn't waste a minute stalking Knox, ready to finish this one for good. He stands in the corner and eyes Knox who staggers back up to his feet. SUPERKICK is delivered as Seth hooks the leg; 1......... 2......... Gallows is in and breaks up the pin attempt.

Wade Barrett swiftly enters the ring and starts brawling with Gallows as the referee has lost all control of these two teams. Barrett gets the better of Gallows and manages to clothesline him to the outside where he immediately follows the First Disciple. Back on the inside, Seth Rollins sees Mike Knox on his knees and nails another SUPERKICK! Knox is left hunched over on all fours which can mean only one thing! Seth Rollins runs off the ropes and drives his head into the canvas with an emphatic CURB STOMP!!! Meanwhile, on the outside, Barrett has got the better of Gallows and ducks under a BIG BOOT and on the rebound, he floors the massive Gallows with the BULLHAMMER ELBOW!!! Gallows just dropped to the canvas like a sack of potatoes as back in the ring, Rollins hooks the leg; 1............ 2............ 3! Seth Rollins and Wade Barrett pick up the win and get Edge's new group W.A.S.T.E. off to a winning start on their first in-ring night on the blue brand.​

Spoiler

Winners: W.A.S.T.E.

Mathews:
Seth Rollins and Wade Barrett have done it and W.A.S.T.E. gets off to a winning start and they get one over the Straight Edge Society straight away. Rollins and Barrett showed some incredible skill in grounding Gallows and Knox and the result never really looked in doubt. That Curb Stomp is going to beat plenty of SmackDown Superstars and so will that Bullhammer Elbow, Barrett just used on the outside to drop Luke Gallows.
Striker:
That was about as impressive as a debut gets and if you were excited about seeing Seth Rollins and Wade Barrett before I think you're only going to be even more excited after watching that. Edge has picked two fine men to back him in his war against the Straight Edge Society and may need all the help he can get at Armageddon in that Lumberjack match. I can't wait to see Antonio Cesaro and Tiffany later on for their debuts as well.
Mathews:
We are going to learn a lot about W.A.S.T.E. this evening that's for sure but what a start that was with Seth Rollins and Wade Barrett immediately proving their credentials. Don't forget we have a massive main event to come as well as the World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus teams with Dolph Ziggler to take on the Intercontinental Champion, Daniel Bryan and none other than the man who will challenge the Celtic Warrior at Armageddon, Evan Bourne.

Seth Rollins is joined by Wade Barrett in the ring as the referee raises their hands in victory. They are very happy with their handy work as Edge's theme plays for them now. We understand several themes are being considered for the W.A.S.T.E. group. Rollins and Barrett get out of the ring and make their way up to the top of the ramp where they taunt again as the crowd cheers before the screen fades and SmackDown goes to a commercial break and we get a don't try this at home video.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
Welcome back to SmackDown everyone and would you please welcome my guest at this time, she is the DIVA's Champion, MICKIE JAMES!

The crowd cheers at the hearing of Mickie James' name as she comes into the shot dressed in casual attire. She is wearing flared jeans with pink trim and a green crop top with the DIVA's Championship over her shoulder. Byron continues with the interview.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
Mickie in just over a week you put your DIVA's Championship on the line against the Glamazon, Beth Phoenix. What are your thoughts after the returning Superstar has made it her mission to take the title from you ever since she returned at Survivor Series?

DIVA's Champion - Mickie James:
I have said it a thousand times. Bring it. I am the DIVA's Champion and that means I am the best the WWE has to offer right now. I know it puts a target on my back but I am a fighting champion. I defeated Melina in a brutal Hardcore match at Survivor Series. I have beaten Serena with my title on the line just last week on SmackDown and I'm afraid it is going to be the same result for Beth Phoenix at Armageddon because I am the best DIVA in the world right now.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
Confident words Mickie but you're right. You have backed it up since winning the DIVA's Championship. What are your long-term goals if you can see off the threat of the formidable Beth Phoenix at Armageddon as we look towards 2011?

DIVA's Champion - Mickie James:
I want to take the DIVA's division to new heights. For long enough we have not had opportunities and have been overlooked on both RAW and SmackDown but from now on that's going to change. What myself and Melina did has elevated the division and although I can't stand Beth Phoenix I will do the same in beating her. We have a talented roster with everyone gunning for a title opportunity and my ultimate goal is to be in the main event of RAW and SmackDown and make history by headlining a pay-per-view. First though I need to prove myself once again by putting the Glamazon in her place at Armageddon.

With that, Mickie James walks off the screen and Byron Saxton hands back to Josh Mathews and Matt Striker as Friday Night SmackDown rolls on at a rapid pace with so much more still to come.

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Mathews:
Welcome back to SmackDown everyone and Mickie James is focused on leading the DIVA's division to new heights as the Champion. She has a tough task at Armageddon when she faces off with the Glamazon, Beth Phoenix though who has made it clear she wants to end her reign right now and go into 2011 as the measuring stick. Phoenix has done everything in her power to get in the head of Mickie but so far she hasn't risen to the powerhouse.
Striker:
Mickie James talks a confident game but I think Beth Phoenix will prove to be too much for our current DIVA's Champion. I have never seen her as aggressive as she has been since her return at Survivor Series and it seems she will go to any lengths to win that title from Mickie. It is going to be some match at Armageddon though and you have to admire that both of these women want to take the division to new heights in 2011.
Mathews:
I am excited to see where the DIVA's Championship goes as we have so many emerging women in the WWE as well who will want to do exactly what Mickie James said. Switching gears it is now time for some more in-ring action and we are about to see the A in W.A.S.T.E. in action as Antonio Cesaro makes his debut against a former Intercontinental Champion in Gregory Helms. Speaking of him, here comes Helms.

The music of Gregory Helms hits and he comes through the curtain in his usual purple and black attire with a bandana on his head. Helms walks down the ramp swiftly and ignores the negative reaction from the crowd as he gets in the ring and tests out the ring ropes ahead of this match. Helms will want nothing more than to quieten the noise around W.A.S.T.E. and his opponent tonight.

That opponent is none other than the Swiss Superman, Antonio Cesaro. Edge has described him as the most powerful man pound for pound in the entire WWE. That means he could be a real threat to not only Gregory Helms but the bigger men in the Straight Edge Society. Indeed, last week we saw him dominate Mark Harper like nobody had managed before as he got rid of him from the ring. Cesaro gets in the ring and the referee rings the bell to start the match.

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Singles match
Gregory Helms vs. Antonio Cesaro
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Gregory Helms starts in an arrogant fashion and calls on Antonio Cesaro to come at him and the WWE rookie doesn't back down one bit from the former Intercontinental Champion. Cesaro soon takes control with his extra power which surprises Helms who clearly wasn't expecting the onslaught from the W.A.S.T.E. member. Helms gets into a striking battle with the Swiss Superman which was a big mistake as he is nailed with some big EUROPEAN UPPERCUTS and dropped with a beautiful GUTWRENCH SUPLEX which Cesaro delays underlining his core strength. The crowd cheers for what they have seen as Cesaro Irish whips Helms into the turnbuckle and sprints delivering another uppercut. Cesaro Irish whips Helms into the opposite corner and connects again as he ups the speed and intensity in the contest. Antonio Cesaro isn't done as he lists Helms and sits him on the top rope before he sprints and delivers another uppercut as Helms goes flying off the top and to the floor on the outside.

The SmackDown newcomer quickly exits the ring and doesn't give his opponent a moment to breathe as he lifts him up and drives him sternum first into the barricade wall. Helms is slouched against the steel steps and Cesaro calls for another uppercut but this time as he sprints his opponent moves out of the way and the Swiss Superman goes crashing into the steel steps! Finally, Helms has some momentum on his side as he takes a moment to gather himself after the punishment he has taken so far in the bout. Helms goes over to Cesaro and returns him to the ring as he goes to the top rope and takes the newcomer down with a BLOCKBUSTER. Helms covers; 1... 2... Cesaro kicks out and refuses to be beaten. Helms stays focused and drops Cesaro again with a RUSSIAN LEGSWEEP and follows that up with a nice TILT-A-WHIRL FACEBUSTER which has the crowd gasping because of the unique nature of the offense. He pins again but Cesaro gets the shoulder up once more.

Gregory Helms is getting a little frustrated and starts to berate the official who is adamant the count was fine and it was just a two. Helms stands and waits for Antonio Cesaro to get back to his feet as he calls for the CHOKESLAM. Helms grabs the Swiss by the throat and attempts to lift him but he doesn't have the power to hoist the member of W.A.S.T.E. up and instead Cesaro hits some elbows to the already hurt midriff of his opponent. Cesaro escapes the hold and hooks Gregory Helms up, planting him with a DELAYED VERTICAL SUPLEX using one hand at one moment to get more cheers from the WWE Universe. Cesaro isn't done there as he grabs hold of Helms' legs and looks like he may be going for something like a SHARPSHOOTER but instead, he lifts Helms off the mat and swings him round and round and round in an incredible show of strength! The power of this man is sensational.

Cesaro drops Helms after 15 rotations and now steps through and applies the SHARPSHOOTER!. The Swiss Superman is going for the submission win against the former Intercontinental Champion. Cesaro leans back and tries to put more and more pressure on the back and legs of Helms who desperately tries to drag himself to the ropes and does so 30 seconds or so into the predicament. Cesaro breaks the hold but looks at Helms and knows he has him exactly where he wants him. The powerful man who has joined forces with Edge does a taunt with his head where he looks like he snaps it and waits for Helms to get back to his feet. Cesaro puts Helms in between his legs and hoists him up before driving him downwards with the NEUTRALISER! Antonio Cesaro hooks the leg and thinks this one could be over. 1......... 2......... 3! Cesaro picks up a win on his SmackDown in-ring debut.​

Spoiler

Winner: Antonio Cesaro

Mathews:
Antonio Cesaro has done it and picked up a big win on his SmackDown in-ring debut. He just pinned a former Intercontinental Champion to the mat one, two, three. Edge has found himself a diamond in the Swiss Superman and if that performance is anything to go by he could beat a lot of SmackDown superstars in the coming weeks and months. Cesaro picks up his first win on the blue brand against Gregory Helms in an impressive display of power.
Striker:
Gregory Helms has just been swatted aside and he has been on one of the rolls of his career this year so that is no easy feat. Antonio Cesaro looks like a physical specimen and one that is going to take some stopping. I don't know about you but I would love to see him going toe-to-toe with Mark Harper from the Straight Edge Society. That would be an almighty collision between two of the most powerful men SmackDown has to offer.
Mathews:
That was an amazing performance from Antonio Cesaro and W.A.S.T.E. have had some evening so far. A win for Seth Rollins and Wade Barrett in our opener and now one for the Swiss Superman as well. Don't forget Tiffany will be in action later as well. Not only that but we have a massive main event as the World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus teams with Dolph Ziggler to take on Evan Bourne and the Intercontinental Champion, Daniel Bryan.

Antonio Cesaro celebrates his win in the ring before he leaves and sits on the barricade wall with some lucky fans in the front row at ringside. Cesaro retreats up the ramp to Edge's music as we're still waiting for W.A.S.T.E. to debut their entrance music as a group. He gets to the top of the ramp as Edge comes out and raises his hand to a big pop. Cesaro gets a big reaction from the WWE Universe as the two of them go back through the curtain and the screen fades as we go to another commercial break.

We are back on SmackDown and we see the WWE Tag Team Champions, Drew McIntyre and Finlay make their way down the ramp as the crowd gives them some serious heat. Just last week they saw off The Hart Dynasty once and for all in an incredible Tornado Tag Team Elimination Tables match and now they are moving on to their next challengers. McIntyre and Finlay are dressed in their wrestling attire with Empire t-shirts on as they get in the ring and both have a microphone in hand as the crowd slowly settles down.

WWE Tag Team Champion - Drew McIntyre:
Last week on SmackDown, The Empire conquered all again as Finlay and I finally put The Hart Dynasty in our rear-view mirror and beat them once and for all by putting them through tables. Credit where it is due, Tyson Kidd and David Hart Smith have been a thorn in our sides ever since we beat them for these WWE Tag Team Championships. But now we're ready for the next team to step up and inevitably be beaten by the most dominant tag team on SmackDown.

WWE Tag Team Champion - Finlay:
And Drew, we may be on SmackDown tonight but there is nothing stopping us from going to Monday Night RAW and dominating as we have on Friday nights. We have heard what Rough Justice, Carlito and Chris Masters, and the other teams over there have been saying but simply put, you're not on our level! We have beaten everyone who has been put in front of us and we are now going to back down from any challenge which comes our way. We will dominate next year just as we have in 2010.

WWE Tag Team Champion - Drew McIntyre:
So, we are out here and we are calling out any team on Friday Night SmackDown who wants a shot at the WWE Tag Team Championship. The Empire is ready and we will conquer each and every one of you. So, who wants to face off against the Sinister Scotsman and the Belfast Brawler and be the first to be put in their place? Answer the challenge now or forever regret this rare opportunity we are giving the entire roster to step into the ring with greatness.

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With that we hear a car horn throughout the arena as the music of Alberto Del Rio hits the PA system. The Mexican Aristocrat and his Associate, Hunico enter in a silver Jaguar C-X75 as they step out of the vehicle and slowly make their way down the ramp and towards the ring. Alberto Del Rio stands with arms apart as his pyro falls from the top of the titantron and finally, the two of them walk up the steel steps and confront The Empire. Alberto Del Rio has a microphone in hand.

Mexican Aristocrat - Alberto Del Rio:
Hey, hey, hey, don't talk down to us like that. The only reason you are holding them titles is because Alberto Del Rio and Hunico have not had an opportunity with them on the line. We will take that gold from you right now because we are better than you and all of these filthy perros here in Dayton.

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Before things can escalate anymore, the music of Cody Rhodes hits and he steps out from the back alongside Goldust. The Rhodes Brothers make their way down the ramp in double-quick time and step between the ropes as they step right to Drew McIntyre and Finlay and show no fear of The Empire whatsoever. Cody has a microphone in hand and is ready to talk but has to wait as the crowd is excited about the prospect of them facing off.

American Nightmare - Cody Rhodes:
Wait just one minute. Alberto, you may have been on a roll since coming to SmackDown, but it is about time The Rhodes Brothers were given the opportunity we deserve around here. We have been working our way up the tag team division and we have earned a title shot at The Empire. Drew, you may be the Chosen One but wrestling is in our blood and we will do anything to win the titles and make them great again. You have sullied the names of the likes of the Road Warriors, The Hart Foundation and The Hardys with what you have done with the titles.

WWE Tag Team Champion - Finlay:
Cody shut the hell up. Who the hell do you think you are coming out here and talking to us like that? In case you've forgotten, I'm Finlay and I love to fight and I will have no hesitation in knocking you on your ass if Drew doesn't beat me to it.

Goldust is offended and steps to Finlay as Cody Rhodes steps to Drew McIntyre. Alberto Del Rio and Hunico are also involved from the sides as the three teams face off and things are looking increasingly combustible surrounding the next challengers for The Empire and their WWE Tag Team Championships.

~~~~~~~~~~I COME FROM MONEY~~~~~~~~~~

Wait just a minute! It appears the interruptions aren't quite done as here comes Ted DiBiase and his new tag team partner, MVP. The two have joined forces in recent weeks to try and take out Alberto Del Rio and Hunico once and for all. The two of them walk down in matching black and green ring attire signalling they are on the same page as the crowd gives them a really good response. DiBiase steps into the ring and looks straight at Cody Rhodes who he has a long history with.

Fortunate Son - Ted DiBiase:
Hang on, hang on. If you're handing out title shots like sweets then Ted DiBiase and MVP want to get in line and get our chance to win the gold. We may be new as a team but we know we can beat you, Drew and Finlay. If you don't believe me you can just ask Cody here how dangerous I am. Ain't that right MVP?

Franchise Playa' - MVP:
You tell them, Ted. Alberto, you can get out of this ring as well because the only team who are getting this title shot and becoming the new WWE Tag Team Champions are MVP and Ted DiBiase because we are better than everyone else and we are money!

The four teams are seemingly on the verge of a brawl with everyone shouting and hurling abuse at one another. Thankfully, before things can get totally out of hand the familiar music of the SmackDown General Manager, Theodore Long hits and he clearly has some sort of plan as he stands at the top of the ramp with a microphone ready to address the four teams.

SmackDown General Manager - Theodore Long:
Hold on a minute playas'. Just wait a minute. It seems to me we have three teams who all want a shot at Drew McIntyre and Finlay and The Empire's WWE Tag Team Championship so here's what we're going to do. Alberto Del Rio and Hunico you will face Cody Rhodes and Goldust and Ted DiBiase and MVP in a Triple Threat Tag Team match and the winners will face The Empire for the WWE Tag Team Championship next week on Friday Night SmackDown!

The crowd cheers at the announcement and are excited about the Triple Threat Tag Team match which should be action-packed given the six men involved.

SmackDown General Manager - Theodore Long:
Oh, and that match... starts right NOW!!!

The crowd pops again as we are about to witness a superb match with new number one contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championship set to be decided as we head back to Josh Mathews and Matt Striker on commentary who are ready to hype things even more.

Mathews:
What an announcement from our General Manager, Theodore Long and we are going to get a Triple Threat Tag Team match to find out who will be next in line to take on The Empire for the WWE Tag Team Championship. Will it be Alberto Del Rio and Hunico, Cody Rhodes and Goldust, or Ted DiBiase and MVP though? Whoever it is will pose a very different challenge to Drew McIntyre and Finlay than The Hart Dynasty has done in recent months.
Striker:
All three teams would provide a credible threat to The Empire for sure but I personally think Alberto Del Rio and Hunico are the team to beat as they have been so impressive since coming to SmackDown. The Mexican Aristocrat and his Associate have won against Ted DiBiase and MVP as well as Cody Rhodes and Goldust in recent months. I think it is time for Del Rio and Hunico to get their WWE Tag Team Championship opportunity against The Empire.
Mathews:
We shall have to wait and see. The Triple Threat rules add another element to this match as well because only two men can be legal at any one point. The Empire will be watching on with great interest to see who their next challengers are so don't go anywhere because we will find out straight after this very short break!

We are back on Friday Night SmackDown and all three teams are in the ring ready for this number one contender's match for the WWE Tag Team Championship. Drew McIntyre and Finlay have opted to stand at the top of the entrance ramp to watch proceedings as they are about to find out their next challengers. It seems Alberto Del Rio and Ted DiBiase will be the two men to start the match with Cody Rhodes and Goldust waiting for their moment to get involved in this crunch match. The bell rings and we are underway.

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Triple Threat Tag Team match
Winners earn WWE Tag Team Championship match against The Empire
Alberto Del Rio & Hunico vs. Cody Rhodes & Goldust vs. Ted DiBiase & MVP
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Alberto Del Rio starts at a very fast pace with the hatred for DiBiase coming to the fore after what has happened in recent weeks. It is Ted DiBiase who gets on top as he ducks a clothesline attempt and on the rebound, he takes the Mexican Aristocrat down with a SCOOP POWERSLAM. DiBiase goes for the pin but Del Rio easily kicks out in the early going. He gets to his feet and quickly tags in his Associate after being surprised by DiBiase in the early moments of this crucial match. Hunico comes in and tries to take it to the Fortunate Son but he is met with a nice BACK DROP SUPLEX as he tags in MVP and the two of them work together in isolating Hunico in an impressive fashion. DiBiase and MVP Irish whip the cruiserweight and deliver a BACK BODY DROP together as he flies up in the air and lands hard on his back. He quickly gets up and tags in Goldust as he is the nearest man to him. Del Rio does not look amused on the other side of the ring as he now knows his team is at a disadvantage.

Goldust steps to MVP and the two lock up as they do some chain wrestling before getting more physical with one another. The Bizarre One Irish whips the former United States and WWE Tag Team Champion and clotheslines him to the mat. Goldust follows it up with a couple of ATOMIC DROPS and his trademark uppercut to the throat. Goldust quickly tags Cody Rhodes in as the two of them deliver a DOUBLE SUPLEX and Cody lifts MVP up before planting him with an ALABAMA SLAM! Rhodes goes for the pin; 1... 2... MVP kicks out and keeps the match alive. Rhodes doesn't get distracted and goes to the top rope but as he does Alberto Del Rio tags himself in and Cody has made a mistake. The Mexican Aristocrat sprints at MVP and takes him out with a SHINING WIZARD! 1...... 2...... Ted DiBiase breaks up the pin as all hell breaks loose and all six men involved in the match start brawling with one another.

The Empire smile at the top of the ramp as they see what these three teams are willing to do for a shot at their WWE Tag Team Championships. MVP and Del Rio brawl, Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase get reacquainted with each other and Hunico fights with Goldust as the crowd cheers loudly for the drama they are witnessing. Goldust clotheslines Hunico out of the ring and to the floor below before propelling himself over the top rope with a SLINGSHOT SENTON. It is Cody Rhodes who gets the better of Ted DiBiase as he takes him out with a BEAUTIFUL DISASTER KICK! The Fortunate Son flops to the canvas and rolls out of the ring as well. Rhodes sprints and takes him out with an incredible SUICIDE DIVE but was it an error? Rhodes and Goldust are not legal with MVP and Alberto Del Rio able to get the victory if one of them can pin the other imminently. The two of them go at it and the Mexican Aristocrat Irish whips the Franchise Player into the turnbuckle. He sprints and connects with a wicked STEP-UP ENZUIGIR!

Del Rio absolutely nails the move as MVP collapses in a heap onto the canvas and the Dayton crowd pops loud for the Mexican Aristocrat even if he is a despicable heel. They couldn't help but be impressed with the impact of that manoeuvre. Del Rio stands up and starts shouting ‘si’ repeatedly as he signals for the CROSS ARMBREAKER! He has it locked in on MVP and surely it is a matter of time before he is forced to tap out. Del Rio pulls on the arm as MVP writhes in pain and is forced to tap out! Del Rio thinks he has won the match and starts celebrating but the referee waves him off and tells him MVP is not the legal man. Cody Rhodes made the tag to MVP when he was standing at the turnbuckle before being hit with the Enzuigiri. Cody grabs hold of Del Rio and delivers CROSS RHODES! Rhodes hooks the leg as Goldust fends off Hunico from getting back in the ring; 1......... 2......... 3! Cody Rhodes and Goldust will be the next challengers for The Empire and their WWE Tag Team Championship.​

Spoiler

Winners: Cody Rhodes & Goldust

Mathews:
Cody Rhodes and Goldust have picked up the win and will take on Drew McIntyre and Finlay next week for the WWE Tag Team Championship. The Empire will face another tough test in the Rhodes Brothers and what a win that was with Cody Rhodes surprising Alberto Del Rio after he thought he had won the match when he made MVP tap out. This is also the first time the Mexican Aristocrat has ever been pinned. What a moment for Cody Rhodes and Goldust.
Striker:
I cannot believe it. Alberto Del Rio has lost! What an achievement for Cody Rhodes who has shocked the world here today. The Empire has discovered their new challengers and you're right Josh, it will be a very tough test for them. It remains to be seen when SmackDown General Manager, Theodore Long books the match for though. Alberto Del Rio is furious in the ring and cannot believe he has just suffered his first loss.
Mathews:
Del Rio has made an instant impact on SmackDown but that was always going to end sooner or later and tonight, Cody Rhodes and Goldust have put him to the sword. MVP and Ted DiBiase were also impressive but it is time for the Rhodes Brothers to have their opportunity. What a match and what a night it has been so far and we still have a massive main event as World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus teams with Dolph Ziggler to take on Evan Bourne and the Intercontinental Champion, Daniel Bryan.

Cody Rhodes and Goldust celebrate their biggest win as a tag team combination so far as the WWE Universe gives them a great pop. Rhodes looks a bit emotional after pinning Del Rio and hugs his brother as they exit the ring and engage in an intense staredown with Drew McIntyre and Finlay. The Empire teammates hold their titles high in the air and this is going to be some collision for the WWE Tag Team Championship when it eventually happens. With that the screen fades and SmackDown goes to a commercial break.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
Welcome back to SmackDown everyone and would you please welcome my guest at this time, he is Mr Money in the Bank, JOHN MORRISON!

John Morrison comes into the shot wearing tight jeans with some rips in them, his WWE.com merchandise t-shirt and holding his bright blue Money in the Bank briefcase. The crowd cheers loudly for the Shaman of Sexy who could well be the next World Heavyweight Champion.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
John, you have requested this time tonight after your defeat to CM Punk last week. What is on your mind and what do you have to say to the WWE Universe?

Mr Money in the Bank - John Morrison:
It is time that I remind everyone that I am Mr Money in the Bank and that I am the future of SmackDown and the WWE. The last few months, ever since I won this briefcase, it has been a rocky road for me but last week triggered something in me. It triggered the need for a new mentality, a new aggression that is needed from the Guru of Greatness. So, Sheamus I am putting you on notice and letting you know that the new John Morrison is ready to cash in this briefcase and become the World Heavyweight Champion. It is just a matter of time.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
It seems you have a newfound belief, John. Is this you saying you are ready to cash in your Money in the Bank briefcase before the end of the year?

Mr Money in the Bank - John Morrison:
Now that would be telling Byron, wouldn't it?

With that, John Morrison shows his briefcase to the camera and walks off the interview set leaving Byron Saxton to ponder what he has just heard from the Friday Night Delight.

Mathews:
Welcome back to SmackDown everyone and John Morrison seems to have unlocked a new mentality in his quest to become the World Heavyweight Champion. The Money in the Bank briefcase holder has even warned Sheamus to be on high alert because it might be sooner than he thinks. I cannot wait to see when the Guru of Greatness does it as he is going to be a great man to lead the blue brand into a new era when he cashes in.
Striker:
Or the exact opposite. Maybe John Morrison will become the first-ever superstar to be unsuccessful in his cash-in attempt. That would certainly be a great story and The Empire has conquered all so Sheamus could well beat Morrison even if he does have the element of surprise. Don't ever count out the Celtic Warrior because we have seen him beat everyone who has stood in his way over recent months.
Mathews:
Well, he has to get through Evan Bourne at Armageddon so we will have to wait and see if he remains the World Heavyweight Champion. Up next though we have the final member of W.A.S.T.E. in action as none other than Tiffany makes her in-ring debut. Can she follow Seth Rollins, Wade Barrett and Antonio Cesaro in recording a victory as Edge's new group hit the ground running on Friday Night SmackDown? It is time to find out.

The music of Layla hits first as she comes out from the back and looks angry at having to take on Tiffany in her first match as part of W.A.S.T.E. The member of LayCool has struggled in recent weeks and months to get any momentum going at all and the WWE Universe is clear in what they think of her chances here. She gets a surprising amount of heat for someone who has been on quite the losing streak.

The first W.A.S.T.E. member to have their own entrance music is Tiffany who has stuck with the theme she had as ECW General Manager. She comes out in a bright orange bikini outfit with the word W.A.S.T.E. emblazoned on it. She looks confident smiling brightly as she makes her way into the ring and gets right in her face. Referee Jimmy Korderas calms Tiffany down before officially starting the match as the bell rings.

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Singles match
Tiffany vs. Layla
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Layla goes after the newcomer to the SmackDown roster and tries to take her down with some punches and kicks but Tiffany shows her resilience in taking the blows and giving as good as she gets. She clubs away at Layla and connects with a nice EUROPEAN UPPERCUT, similar to what we saw from Antonio Cesaro earlier in the evening. She isn't done there as she grabs Layla and drops her to the canvas with a nice SWINGING NECKBREAKER as she goes for the first pin attempt of the match; 1... 2... Kick out from Layla as the match continues. Tiffany doesn't let it bother her at all as she Irish whips Layla into the turnbuckle and runs at her as she propels her back into the middle of the ring with a nice MONKEY FLIP! Layla gets back up to a seated position but she is taken back down as Tiffany takes her out with a beautiful BASEMENT DROPKICK which echoes throughout the arena. 1...... 2...... Layla just gets the shoulder up in time to keep the match alive.

Tiffany decides to take a risk as she goes to the top rope and waits for Layla to get to her feet. The W.A.S.T.E. DIVA leaps and nails a CROSSBODY but the former DIVA's Champion rolls through and turns it into her own pin attempt; 1......... 2......... Tiffany kicks out and is quickly back to her feet as she takes out Layla with a beautiful ATOMIC DROP which stuns her opponent. Tiffany decides to go to the second rope and stands directly behind Layla as she jumps and takes her down headfirst with a massive LEAPING BULLDOG. The impact was big but Tiffany strangely opts against going for the win just yet. Instead, she backtracks to the corner near the announce table and crouches, signalling her hands for what must be a SPEAR! Tiffany waits for the groggy Layla to get back to her feet and turn around as Tiffany sprints and nails the move just like we have seen the Rated R Superstar, Edge do on countless occasions. Tiffany covers; 1............ 2............ 3! Tiffany is victorious.​

Spoiler

Winner: Tiffany

Mathews:
Tiffany picks up the win and she uses the Spear to do so which you have to believe is a mark of Edge's mentoring already. That was a dominant display from her as she completes quite a night for W.A.S.T.E. She joins Antonio Cesaro, Wade Barrett and Seth Rollins in picking up wins at the first opportunity here on SmackDown. Layla was blown away by Tiffany who looks to have masses of potential, especially under the tutelage of the Rated R Superstar.
Striker:
That was another impressive in-ring debut and Layla was swatted away by Tiffany. Don't forget that Layla is a former DIVA's Champion in her own right so this was quite the achievement from the former ECW General Manager. Tiffany is certainly going to be one to watch and I am already salivating at the thought of her and the Anti-DIVA, Serena sharing the same ring in the near future. This is going to be some collision between W.A.S.T.E. and the Straight Edge Society.
Mathews:
It certainly is as Edge takes on CM Punk in what is going to be a blockbuster Lumberjack match at Armageddon in just over a week. Who will come out on top and gain bragging rights to end 2010 though? W.A.S.T.E. have had a night to remember and Edge has got to be delighted with the instant impact all of his new group has made. I wonder what will go down next week on the final show before we head to Armageddon and their brutal bout.

Tiffany celebrates in the ring and gets a pleasant reaction from the WWE Universe with some of them clearly unfamiliar with her talents in the ring. She did have the advantage of being known from her time as ECW General Manager though. Tiffany eventually leaves the ring and high-fives fans as she goes up the ramp and she is also joined by Edge at the top of the ramp as he raises her hand which gets a big pop. The screen fades and SmackDown goes to another commercial break.

The final pay-per-view of 2010 will see the landscape change forever…

On Sunday, December 19, WWE presents ARMAGEDDON!

Mathews:
Welcome back to SmackDown everyone and what a night it has been so far as we hurtle towards Armageddon. Don't forget we have a massive main event as the World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus teams with Dolph Ziggler to take on the Intercontinental Champion, Daniel Bryan and Evan Bourne. Sheamus will of course face Bourne and Bryan will take on Ziggler at the final pay-per-view of 2010.
Striker:
Armageddon is shaping up to be an incredible event as we also have CM Punk taking on Edge in a huge Lumberjack match as well as Mickie James defending the DIVA's Championship against the Glamazon, Beth Phoenix. Undertaker will also face off with Christian in a First Blood match as well as John Cena and Randy Orton going at it as the animosity between the two of them continues to reach boiling point.
Mathews:
Don't forget the WWE Championship will also be on the line as Chris Jericho defends against Big Show, Kane and Triple H in a Fatal 4 Way Elimination match. It is going to be an incredible event but it is time for some more in-ring action right now on Friday Night SmackDown. The Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval is set to go one-on-one with Tyson Kidd of The Hart Dynasty. After he lost alongside David Hart Smith with the WWE Tag Team Championships on the line, can Kidd put himself in line for a title shot against the World Warrior I wonder?

The music of Tyson Kidd hits first as he is accompanied to the ring by David Hart Smith and Natalya with The Hart Dynasty as united as ever despite their defeat last week. Smith is fully in support of Kidd ahead of this match with Kaval. Tyson is wearing a pink and white version of his attire tonight as he gets in the ring, kisses Natalya and fist bumps Smith. He tests the ring ropes with his back and shoulders as he awaits his opponent.

The Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval enters and a chorus of boos follows as his distinct entrance theme which is a good one. He is wearing a blue and black version of his ring attire and has the Cruiserweight Championship around his waist. Kaval ignores the fans and slowly makes his way down the entrance ramp before going up the steel steps and getting into the ring. Kaval steps up to Tyson Kidd as he removes his title and hands it to the referee as the fifth match of the evening gets underway.

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Non-Title Singles match
Tyson Kidd vs. Kaval ©
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Tyson Kidd goes straight for Kaval which sets the tone for the match which is action-packed from the start. The World Warrior hammers away at Kidd but the Hart Dynasty member responds with some kicks to the knees and a nice leaping HEADSCISSORS TAKEDOWN as Kaval goes to the outside to try and get a breather early. Kidd is having none of it and leaps over the top rope onto the apron. Kaval tries to sweep the legs of Kidd and drop him but he is able to jump over and on the rebound the Cruiserweight Champion is taken down with a PENALTY KICK as Kidd nails him from the apron. Kaval drops to the floor as the crowd cheers for Kidd who has made a lightning-fast start to the bout. He doesn't waste any time in returning Kaval back into the ring and he stands on the apron and returns with a SPRINGBOARD ELBOW as he goes for an early pin; 1... 2... Kaval kicks out and the match continues.

Tyson Kidd has made a fast start and this is the most trouble we have seen Kaval in for some time as he has been dominant since winning the Cruiserweight Championship. He defeated newcomer Richie Steamboat just last week but Kidd is a much tougher test. The last graduate of the infamous Hart Dungeon slows the pace down and locks Kaval in a SINGLE LEG BOSTON CRAB as he looks to ground the World Warrior by taking away his vertical base. Tyson Kidd pulls back as David Hart Smith and Natalya cheer him on from the outside but Kaval niftily gets out of the predicament and manages to roll Kidd up; 1...... 2...... No! He just kicks out in time and was nearly shocked there by the Cruiserweight Champion. Kaval is quick to take the momentum back when both men get to their feet as he ducks a ROUNDHOUSE KICK and instead nails Kidd with a SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! Kidd's neck bounces off the canvas as Kaval pins again; 1...... 2...... Kick out again!

Kaval dominates the action in the next couple of minutes as he delivers some MONGOLIAN CHOPS and a nice FIREMAN'S CARRY before he lifts Tyson Kidd and puts him in the seated position on the top turnbuckle. The Cruiserweight Champion stands facing his opponent, leaps and takes Kidd down with an incredible FRANKENSTEINER! What athleticism shown by the World Warrior. Kaval isn't done there either as he goes outside to the ring apron and calls for his opponent to get back up to a vertical base. Kaval jumps and takes down Tyson Kidd with a brutal SPRINGBOARD ROUNDHOUSE KICK as he hooks both legs; 1......... 2......... Kidd somehow gets the shoulder up which gets an almighty cheer from the WWE Universe. David Hart Smith and Natalya are relieved the match is continuing while Kaval is angry and insists that had to be three to the referee but the decision has been made and this bout goes on.

Kaval refocuses and climbs to the top rope feeling he is ready to deliver WARRIOR'S WAY - his diving double foot stomp to end the match once and for all. Kaval calls for it and leaps but he lands on the canvas and rolls through as Tyson Kidd had rolled out of the way and he catches Kaval with a SPINNING HEEL KICK followed by a sensational BRAINBUSTER! Josh Mathews goes crazy on commentary and thinks this is it as Kidd rolls into the cover; 1............ 2............ Kaval gets the shoulder up and refuses to be beaten at this juncture. What resilience shown by both of these men at various points in the match. Tyson Kidd sees this as his opportunity to win the match and slowly climbs to the top rope because of the damage that has been done to him. Kidd gets to the top rope but before he can do anything he is joined by Kaval and the two start slugging it out as the crowd sense something big and match-defining could be about to go down.

The two throw big right hands at one another with Kaval booed ad Tyson Kidd cheered for his. Kaval gets the better of The Hart Dynasty man as he rakes the eyes which gets him some serious heat and an admonishment from the referee. Kaval ignores it and gets Kidd in position for what looks like some sort of SUPERPLEX but Kidd resists and holds onto the top rope. He eventually fights back and manages to push Kaval off the top rope as he lands hard on his back and slowly recovers to his feet. Kidd jumps and takes down the Cruiserweight Champion with a BLOCKBUSTER! Kidd doesn't pin though and instead gets the World Warrior back to his feet only to drop him in sickening fashion with his SNAP FISHERMAN'S NECKBREAKER! Tyson Kidd covers; 1............... 2............... 3! Tyson Kidd has defeated the Cruiserweight Champion and the World Warrior has been stunned but keeps his title for now.​

Spoiler

Winner: Tyson Kidd

Mathews:
Tyson Kidd has just pinned the Cruiserweight Champion and surely that means he has earned a title opportunity against the World Warrior in the coming weeks. Kaval has beaten everyone in his path but Kidd has proven to be a level above and has put the disappointment of that WWE Tag Team Championship match last week behind him at the first available opportunity. Kaval has been shocked by Tyson Kidd here tonight!
Striker:
What a match that was and, on another day, Kaval might have picked up the win but Tyson Kidd has definitely put himself in contention for the title after that. The neckbreaker he uses is truly brutal and if the World Warrior gets hit with that and the Cruiserweight Championship is on the line we could be looking at a new face of the division. I want to see these two master athletes go at it again soon with that title on the line, Josh.
Mathews:
It would be a sensational match with the Cruiserweight Championship on the line, there is absolutely no doubt about it. Richie Steamboat might want another opportunity as well as everyone guns for the dominant Kaval. What a night it has been as we move speedily towards Armageddon and up next we have our main event as World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus teams with Dolph Ziggler to take on Evan Bourne and the Intercontinental Champion, Daniel Bryan.

Tyson Kidd is joined by David Hart Smith and Natalya in the ring as they celebrate the big win and the former signals he wants an opportunity at the Cruiserweight Championship to Kaval who is handed his title once he recovers. Kidd leaves the ring and has his arms raised after a supreme victory as the crowd cheers loudly for one of the most popular superstars on the roster. With that the screen fades and SmackDown goes to another commercial break.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
Welcome back to SmackDown everyone and would you please welcome my guest at this time, he is the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship and will face off with Sheamus at Armageddon inside a Steel Cage; EVAN BOURNE!

Evan Bourne comes into shot in his black and blue wrestling attire and gets a big pop from the crowd in Dayton, Ohio. Bourne has a big smirk across his face as Byron continues with his interview.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
Evan, you face Sheamus inside a Steel Cage with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line in just over a week but tonight you team with the Intercontinental Champion, Daniel Bryan to take on the Celtic Warrior and Dolph Ziggler. What are your thoughts on tonight's main event?

Air Bourne - Evan Bourne:
My thoughts are that I get to go at it with Sheamus ahead of Armageddon and I can make sure he knows what he is in for at the final pay-per-view of 2010. There are still plenty writing me off but when I become the new World Heavyweight Champion all of them doubters will be silenced. My tag team partner, Daniel Bryan has been treated similar to me and tonight we make it clear we are the future of SmackDown and the future of the WWE. Sheamus and Dolph Ziggler will not be leaving here with a victory.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
You are the big underdog going into Armageddon, Evan. Are you not at all worried about getting hurt ahead of what has to be the biggest match of your career with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line?

Air Bourne - Evan Bourne:
I would be stupid if I said I wasn't concerned at all but the reality of the situation is you rarely go into any match at 100 percent in this business. Sheamus will get his hands on me tonight and probably do some damage but I plan on doing the same to him as well. Once we're inside that Steel Cage the odds will be evened and at Armageddon however hurt I am I will shock the world and become the new World Heavyweight Champion, finally putting an end to the reign of terror The Empire has put the whole of the roster through.

Evan Bourne walks off the screen as Byron Saxton thanks him for his time and lets everyone know that the main event of Friday Night SmackDown is up next.

Mathews:
Welcome back to SmackDown everyone and Evan Bourne is ready for tonight's main event and his opportunity at the World Heavyweight Championship at Armageddon. Sheamus will have something to say about that though and the leader of The Empire has been dominant ever since he won the title against Edge inside a Steel Cage. Ironically, that is the same structure he will walk into at Armageddon when he faces the underdog, Bourne.
Striker:
Sheamus made it very clear to Evan Bourne that what he thought was an advantage by keeping the other members of The Empire away, would actually be a hindrance because it means he cannot escape the Celtic Warrior. Bourne has to make it to Armageddon first as well because he could suffer tonight in our main event. Sheamus and Dolph Ziggler are going to make a formidable team to take on Bourne and the Intercontinental Champion, Daniel Bryan.
Mathews:
This should cap off what has been an action-packed Friday Night SmackDown. Don't forget Bryan defends his Intercontinental Championship against Ziggler at Armageddon as well so there are several implications to this match made by Theodore Long. Who will gain an advantage and some crucial momentum ahead of the matches at the final pay-per-view of 2010? It is time to send it to the ring and find out!

The music of the Intercontinental Champion, Daniel Bryan hits first as he gets a big pop from the crowd in attendance. He is in his trademark maroon gear inspired by William Regal as he wears the title around his waist. He bounds down the ramp in a sideward motion as the crowd chant 'yes' as he gets in the ring and taunts some more. Bryan is massively over with the fans as he poses with his title and waits for his tag team partner this evening.

The number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, Evan Bourne is that man and he bursts through the curtain to a massive ovation from the WWE Universe. In black and blue gear he sprints down the aisle and hurls himself in the ring as he high-fives Bryan and goes to the second rope to taunt with his usual peace sign. Bourne looks determined this evening to make an impact ahead of his blockbuster Steel Cage match at Armageddon.

The next man to make his entrance is the Show Off and number one contender for the Intercontinental Championship, Dolph Ziggler. He gets a mixed reaction as there are many fans who appreciate his in-ring talents. He is wearing some silver and turquoise trunks as he enters the rings and flicks his hands in trademark fashion toward Bryan. Ziggler has his sights set on beating the American Dragon for the Intercontinental Title at Armageddon.

Finally, it is The Empire leader and World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus who comes out from the back to a sea of boos. The Celtic Warrior couldn't care less and stands tall at the top of the ramp and raises his title high above his head. He walks slowly down the ramp and starts to talk trash to some fans and then Evan Bourne as he slowly makes his way up the steel steps. Sheamus kisses his belt and hands it to Charles Robinson as the bell rings and the main event of this week's SmackDown is underway.

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Tag Team match
Sheamus & Dolph Ziggler vs. Evan Bourne & Daniel Bryan
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Dolph Ziggler and Evan Bourne are the two men to start for their respective teams with Sheamus making it clear he will only face the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship when the time is right. Bourne and Ziggler do some fast-paced chain wrestling in the early going with Ziggler taking his opponent down only for the former Cruiserweight Champion to nip up and the two end up face-to-face again as the crowd cheers as they are impressed with both young SmackDown Superstars. Neither man is able to get the better of their opponent as Daniel Bryan asks Evan Bourne to tag him in and he doesn't hesitate in giving the Intercontinental Champion a chance to get his hands on Dolph Ziggler. Before he can do that though, the Show Off quickly tags Sheamus in and exits the ring much to the annoyance of Bryan who wants some revenge for Ziggler's actions recently. The crowd boos Ziggler leaving but when Bryan and Sheamus go nose-to-nose it turns into cheers.

The history between these two is well documented as they have had some bitter battles over the World Heavyweight Championship in recent times. Bryan came so close to beating The Empire leader on several occasions. Bryan and Sheamus don't hold back as they deliver clubbing blows, uppercuts, chops and palm strikes to each other as the crowd gets louder and louder at what they are witnessing. Sheamus eventually gets on top as he ducks a ROUNDHOUSE KICK and takes down Bryan with an IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER and goes for a quick pin; 1... The Intercontinental Champion kicks out at one much to the annoyance and outrage of the World Heavyweight Champion. Sheamus doesn't let it undermine his momentum though and Irish whips Bryan hard into his corner as he tags in Ziggler who now wants to fight Bryan after he has been softened up by the Celtic Warrior.

Ziggler takes it to Bryan with a number of stomps to his fallen opponent before he drops the elbow on him multiple times and connects with one final shot after some theatrics and gyrations. Ziggler gets serious and gets the Intercontinental Champion to his feet and takes him down with a nice SWINGING NECKBREAKER followed by locking in a BODY SCISSORS submission. As Bryan tries to fight out of it, the Show Off relinquishes the hold to ensure he stays on top in the match and Irish whips his opponent. Ziggler leaps and nails Bryan right between the eyes with the most beautiful DROPKICK that the crowd gasps. Ziggler trash-talks Evan Bourne on the apron instead of staying focused on Bryan and he nearly pays the ultimate price as the American Dragon rolls him up in a SCHOOL BOY! 1...... 2...... Ziggler just kicks out in time and was nearly shocked there. Bryan quickly nails Dolph with a ROUNDHOUSE KICK as both men both men are down!

The crowd is excited as both men look to make a tag as it means we could get Sheamus and Evan Bourne in the ring at the same time. The referee counts both men down to the mat but at seven they make the tags to their respective partners! Sheamus runs in but is taken down with a huge SPRINGBOARD HURRICANRANA from Bourne which takes the Celtic Warrior sliding under the bottom rope and to the outside. Bourne isn't done there as he sprints and leaps over the top rope taking The Empire leader out with a mega SOMERSAULT PLANCHA! Bourne quickly returns his Armageddon opponent to the ring and goes to the top rope. He waits for Sheamus to get to his feet and delivers a METEORA! Evan Bourne covers and holds both legs of the Celtic Warrior! 1......... 2......... Sheamus just kicks out of the pinning predicament and some people in the crowd think that was actually a three count! Bourne is on fire in this tag team contest.

Evan Bourne doesn't slow down an inch as he knows keeping up the speed is his best opportunity at pinning Sheamus tonight on SmackDown. He Irish whips the Celtic Warrior in the turnbuckle and connects with a SPINNING HEEL KICK in the corner. That collapses Sheamus to a seated position as Bourne goes to the opposite corner and sprints, hurling himself with a REVERSE CANON BALL but there's nobody home as Dolph Ziggler grabs Sheamus out of the way. Bourne goes crashing into the turnbuckle as the crowd boos Ziggler loudly for his involvement in completely changing the momentum in the contest. Bourne holds his back as Daniel Bryan runs in the ring and DROPKICKS Ziggler off the apron as he goes to the top rope. He sees Ziggler on the outside and throws himself at the Show Off, taking his rival out with a massive CROSSBODY as the WWE Universe pops loudly for the Intercontinental Champion.

Back in the ring, Sheamus has recovered and takes it to Evan Bourne with big stomps before he gets him to his feet and goes to throw him to the outside. Bourne hangs on though, but that proves to be a mistake as Sheamus grabs hold of his Armageddon opponent and starts blasting him with the 10 BEATS OF THE BODHRAN! He reaches seven but Bryan tries to interfere and is met with the same fate as Sheamus gets him in position and manages to connect with all 10 blows. However, taking his eyes off of Evan Bourne nearly proves fatal as he is rolled up by the number one contender; 1............ 2............ Sheamus avoids disaster and kicks out. As both men are back to their feet, Bourne sprints at the leader of The Empire but he is met with a big knee to the head which echoes throughout the arena. Sheamus lifts Bourne up and drops him with WHITE NOISE! This could be it for Evan Bourne! 1............ 2............ No! The former Cruiserweight Champion just gets the shoulder up in time.

Sheamus cannot believe it but is ready to finish this match once and for all with his next moves. The Celtic Warrior stands in the corner and calls for the BROGUE KICK but before he can go for it, Daniel Bryan reaches over and tags himself back into the match. Bryan runs at Sheamus and takes him down with the FLYING KNEE! Is the American Dragon about to beat the World Heavyweight Champion? 1............... 2............... No! Dolph Ziggler is back in and breaks up the pin attempt. Ziggler hammers away at Bryan as the referee tells him to get out of the ring but he doesn't listen. Instead, he throws Bryan shoulder first into the steel ring post. This time it is Evan Bourne making the blind tag which Sheamus and Ziggler don't see. They focus all their attention on the Intercontinental Champion as Ziggler calls for Sheamus to hit the BROGUE KICK on Bryan and he connects! Sheamus covers but Bourne breaks it up!

Ziggler cannot believe it and runs at Bourne but he is low-bridged and flies over the top rope and to the floor below with a thud. Bourne hypes the crowd as they get excited about the fact he is about to go toe-to-toe with the World Heavyweight Champion. Bourne throws big right hands at Sheamus before he absolutely nails him with a ROUNDHOUSE KICK and a STANDING MOONSAULT! Instead of going for a pin though he goes to the top rope and calls for the SHOOTING STAR PRESS which excites the WWE Universe. They anticipate this could be the end of the match as Bourne jumps and hits the canvas hard but Sheamus isn't there! The World Heavyweight Champion moves and quickly gets Bourne in a SCHOOL BOY as he grabs the tights of the number one contender; 1............... 2............... 3! Sheamus has pinned the man who will challenge him at Armageddon but has cheated to pick up the victory.​

Spoiler

Winners: Sheamus & Dolph Ziggler

Mathews:
Sheamus has pinned his Armageddon challenger but he has done it by cheating and grabbing the tights. I thought Evan Bourne was going to beat the World Heavyweight Champion but damn the leader of The Empire for winning in that way. Are there no depths the Celtic Warrior won't sink to? Even without the help of his cronies, he is ready to resort to cheating to pick up wins. Evan Bourne has his work cut out at Armageddon.
Striker:
Oh, please? The referee didn't see it and that's all that matters. Sheamus and Dolph Ziggler outthought Daniel Bryan and Evan Bourne and were the rightful winners tonight as a result. I can't wait for all four of these men to collide at Armageddon with the World Heavyweight and Intercontinental Titles on the line in separate matches respectively. Evan Bourne shall be conquered by Sheamus and Dolph Ziggler is going to regain the Intercontinental Championship.
Mathews:
Don't speak so soon, Matt. If there is one thing we know about Daniel Bryan and Evan Bourne it is they will fight until their very last breath. Armageddon is going to be an incredible way to end 2010 with Sheamus defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Evan Bourne inside a Steel Cage and Daniel Bryan putting his Intercontinental Title on the line against Dolph Ziggler. What a night it has been on Friday Night SmackDown! Goodnight everyone.

Sheamus celebrates in the ring as Evan Bourne pleads with the referee and tells him repeatedly that the leader of The Empire grabbed his tights. Charles Robinson says he didn't see so Sheamus and Ziggler win and the two of them taunt with one another as Bourne and Bryan are fuming with what has just happened. Sheamus is given his World Heavyweight Championship and is heard mouthing to Bourne that he will never hold his title as the screen fades and SmackDown goes off the air for another week.

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Attendance: 10,008
Show Income: $400,320​

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QUICK RESULTS
-Seth Rollins & Wade Barrett def. Luke Gallows & Mike Knox
-Antonio Cesaro def. Gregory Helms
-Cody Rhodes & Goldust def. Alberto Del Rio & Hunico and Ted DiBiase & MVP in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match to earn a WWE Tag Team Championship opportunity
-Tiffany def. Layla
-Tyson Kidd def. Kaval (Non-Title)
-Sheamus & Dolph Ziggler def. Evan Bourne & Daniel Bryan​

 

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WWE News – Sunday, December 12, 2010

CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH ADDED TO ARMAGEDDON

With Armageddon getting closer and closer it has been announced that Kaval will defend the Cruiserweight Championship at the event. The World Warrior will have two opponents at the final pay-per-view of 2010 in a Triple Threat match. Tyson Kidd will be the first challenger after he pinned Kaval this past Friday night on SmackDown. Richie Steamboat has been given another opportunity as well after he has impressed since coming to Monday Night RAW. Can Kaval retain the title or will we crown a new Cruiserweight Champion?

MASSIVE STIPULATION ANNOUNCED TO JOHN CENA VS. RANDY ORTON

There has been another big change made to a major match at Armageddon with RAW General Manager, Trish Stratus adding a stipulation to the grudge match between John Cena and Randy Orton. There has been the realisation that the feud has gotten so personal, so fast that a standard bout would not feel fitting. Therefore, the one-on-one contest will now be contested under Falls Count Anywhere rules. That means the fight can spill wherever in the arena and there are no disqualifications. Who will come out on top between the Chain Gang Soldier and The Viper?

LANCE CADE IN DEMAND

The United States Champion, Lance Cade has been making waves since joining forces with Paul Heyman and there is real demand from top WWE stars to work with the Ruthless Redneck. We reported that he is in contention to face the Undertaker at WrestleMania, but John Cena and Randy Orton have also made it clear they see huge potential in Cade and feel like they could have a good series of matches. For now, it appears Cade is in a feud with Kofi Kingston over the United States Championship but that is not expected to last too long.

MICKIE JAMES AND MELINA IMPRESS AGAIN

Mickie James and Melina impressed in their match on Monday night on RAW. The two have great chemistry and writers are said to be scrambling to find a new rival for Melina as she is no longer set to be in the title picture. The feeling is she has impressed so much that she deserves to be in a notable feud. Several names have been considered with Gail Kim said to be top of the list although she is currently on the SmackDown roster so it is unclear how that would work.

UPDATED ARMAGEDDON CARD

Eight matches have been announced for the 2010 edition of Armageddon so far as with two weeks to go until the event. More matches are set to be announced in the coming shows as 2010 comes to a close.

Big Show vs. Triple H vs. Kane vs. Chris Jericho ©
Fatal 4 Way Elimination match
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP

Evan Bourne vs. Sheamus ©
Steel Cage match
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James ©
Singles match
DIVA’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Falls Count Anywhere match

Undertaker vs. Christian
First Blood match

Dolph Ziggler vs. Daniel Bryan ©
Singles match
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Tyson Kidd vs. Richie Steamboat vs. Kaval ©
Triple Threat match
CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

CM Punk vs. Edge
Lumberjack match
Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. act as Lumberjacks

Do not predict yet!​

 

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Monday, December 13, 2010 – New Orleans, Louisiana

The final RAW before we get to Armageddon is sure to be full of drama as the WWE Champion, Chris Jericho teams with the United States Champion, Lance Cade to take on one of his Armageddon challengers, the Big Show and Kofi Kingston. Jericho will be desperate to get a win just days before he puts his title on the line against the World’s Largest Athlete, Triple H and Kane in a Fatal 4 Way Elimination match that has the odds firmly stacked against him. Speaking of Kane, the Big Red Machine will also be in action in New Orleans as he is set to go one-on-one with the former United States Champion, Matt Hardy. It will be a tough test for Kane just days before he challenges for the WWE Championship.

Last week, Melina pinned Mickie James in a non-title match with a little help from the Glamazon, Beth Phoenix. Thanks to that victory, Trish Stratus has ruled that Mickie James will put the DIVA’s Championship on the line against Melina just days before her scheduled title clash with Beth Phoenix. If Melina captures the DIVA’s Championship, it will be her that goes onto the final pay-per-view of 2010 to defend against the Glamazon. With so many moving parts, who will come out of RAW this Monday as the DIVA’s Champion?

Kaval will defend his Cruiserweight Championship at Armageddon in a Triple Threat match against both Tyson Kidd from SmackDown and Richie Steamboat from RAW. The World Warrior will want to get back to winning ways this Monday after a loss to Kidd on Friday night when he takes on Yoshi Tatsu. Kaval has hardly lost a match since he beat Evan Bourne for the title months ago and you have to believe he will want some momentum and fast before he puts his title up for grabs in Houston. Will Kaval pick up the win and will Richie Steamboat be watching on as a RAW roster member days before he gets his title opportunity?

Two other matches have been announced for the show as the Apex Predator, Randy Orton faces off with Chavo Guerrero, six nights before his Falls Count Anywhere match with John Cena at Armageddon. The impressive Alpha Male, Marcus Cor Von faces his toughest test as he steps in the ring with the former WWE Champion, Jack Swagger. Who will get the wins and who will make their presence felt on the last stop on the way to Armageddon? Tune into RAW this Monday for all this and more!

CONFIRMED FOR RAW

Randy Orton vs. Chavo Guerrero

Jack Swagger vs. Marcus Cor Von

Kaval © vs. Yoshi Tatsu
NON-TITLE

Matt Hardy vs. Kane

Melina vs. Mickie James ©
DIVA’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Chris Jericho © & Lance Cade © vs. Big Show & Kofi Kingston​

 

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RAW – Monday, December 13, 2010 – New Orleans, Louisiana

Last Stop to Fatality

Before the titles play, we get a recap of what happened at the end of last week's show on RAW with Christian being left a bloody mess by the Undertaker after he applied the Hell's Gate submission. We also see that Big Show beat Christian as he gets ready for his WWE Championship opportunity against Chris Jericho, Kane and Triple H in a Fatal 4 Way Elimination match at Armageddon. The voiceover says 'What will happen tonight as we make the final stop on RAW before Armageddon?'

The titles play and we go inside the arena in New Orleans, Louisiana as fireworks explode from the stage and from the ring posts - a new version of the show-opening pyro. The camera pans across the crowd with their signs and excitement before we settle on Michael Cole and Jerry 'The King' Lawler who welcome us to the show and run down what is scheduled for this evening.

Cole:
Ladies and gentlemen, we welcome you to Monday Night RAW and we are on the final stop before Armageddon this Sunday night. Michael Cole and Jerry 'The King' Lawler at ringside as we have an action-packed evening ahead of us. Our main event will see the WWE Champion, Chris Jericho team with the United States Champion, Lance Cade to take on the team of the Big Show and Kofi Kingston. Don't forget Y2J defends his title on Sunday against Big Show, Triple H and Kane in a Fatal 4 Way Elimination match.
King:
Not only that but after last week's win for Melina, she will get a DIVA's Championship match against Mickie James tonight. We know Beth Phoenix is waiting in the wings and will face whoever wins at Armageddon on Sunday. This is going to be an incredible match as these two have gone to war over recent weeks and months. You have to think the Glamazon won't be far away in watching how this one ends up.
Cole:
Armageddon is going to be an incredible event as we also know John Cena and Randy Orton will clash in a Falls Count Anywhere match and the man who made Christian pass out last week, the Undertaker will face off against his nemesis in a First Blood match. Speaking of, that sound can mean only one thing. Here comes the Phenom!

~~~~~~~~~~REST IN PEACE~~~~~~~~~~

The lights go out and smoke fills the arena in New Orleans as the gong sounds and the WWE Universe goes nuts. It can mean only one thing. Here comes the Undertaker! The Deadman comes out in his trademark trench coat and hat as he walks slowly and methodically down the ramp as fire comes out of the stage. Undertaker walks up the steel steps and removes his hat as he rolls his eyes to the back of his head and the lights come up. Undertaker has a microphone in hand and is ready to address the excited fans in attendance.

The Phenom - The Undertaker:
Christian, last week you got a taste of what you will taste again on Sunday at Armageddon, your own blood.

The crowd cheers at the intensity and harsh words of the Undertaker as he continues on and looks intensely into the camera.

The Phenom - The Undertaker:
Christian, for months you have attacked me from behind, you have tried to use my reputation as a springboard to get to the main event on Monday Night RAW. What you have failed to realise though is that I am not a springboard. I am the Deadman and I will destroy anyone who tries to get in my way. You have even sent me into an ambulance but this Sunday in Houston you will pay for all of your sins.

The crowd cheers again for the Phenom as he is intent on delivering a powerful message to Christian ahead of their First Blood match at the final pay-per-view of 2010 on Sunday.

The Phenom - The Undertaker:
You will pay for your sins with blood and you will rest... in... peaceeeeeeee!

~~~~~~~~~~JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES~~~~~~~~~~

The music of Christian hits the PA system and the crowd boos loudly at the anticipation of the arrival of Captain Charisma. Christian steps out from the curtain and is wearing a tracksuit with the usual oversized hood which is hiding his face. Undertaker motions with his hands for him to come and get some but as he does, he is nailed with a steel chair from behind! That's Christian! The Christian on the stage not showing his face was an imposter damn it. Christian slams the chair into the back of the Undertaker five times as he crumples in a heap on the mat and the sadistic former United States Champion isn't done there either.

He grabs another steel chair from the outside and places it under the head of the knocked-out Undertaker. Christian lifts the other chair high in the air and connects with the CONCHAIRTO! Undertaker starts pouring blood from his forehead as Christian smears some on the chair and holds it in the air in celebration of what he has done. The crowd cannot believe what they have just seen and boos Captain Charisma loudly as he exits the ring and trash talks telling them all he will make the Deadman bleed on Sunday and win at Armageddon. Christian taunts at the top of the ramp with the bloody chair in hand as the screen fades and RAW goes to another commercial break.

Cole:
Welcome back to RAW everyone and The Undertaker may not even make it to Armageddon in the First Blood match. That one is not going to be for the faint-hearted. Christian has pushed the Deadman to his limit and has just busted him open a week after he was put in the Hell's Gate and made to bleed. Who will make their opponent bleed this Sunday at Armageddon though?
King:
Speaking of another blockbuster match this Sunday, Randy Orton will take on John Cena and the bad blood between these two has grown and grown in recent weeks. At Survivor Series, Cena turned on Orton and since then he has heinously attacked Orton's father and taken every advantage he can along the way. This Sunday, he won't be able to avoid the wrath of the Apex Predator though as they meet in a Falls Count Anywhere match.
Cole:
Randy Orton cannot wait to get his hands on John Cena and he doesn't have to wait long now. We understand we will hear from Cena later this evening but he is not in New Orleans this evening as he clearly looks to avoid an angry Orton. Someone who won't be able to avoid The Viper though is Chavo Guerrero because he is set for singles action against Orton and that match is right now!

The music of Randy Orton hits first and it looks like he is spoiling for a fight after what has happened between him and John Cena in recent weeks. Orton wants to let out his anger and anyone will do before he takes on his rival in a Fall Count Anywhere match on Sunday at Armageddon. The Viper storms to the ring in an unusually quick fashion wearing black trunks with an orange livery and he doesn't even do his trademark taunt.

Chavo Guerrero makes his way out from the back and gets considerable heat from the WWE Universe. He is slow to walk down the ramp and at the top of the stage he took one knee and did his usual pose and shouted that he is a warrior to the crowd. As Chavo got to the bottom of the ramp, Orton had had enough of waiting and jumped out of the ring as the brawl is on between these two RAW Superstars and the match isn't even underway yet.

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Singles match
Randy Orton vs. Chavo Guerrero
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The brawl is on as Randy Orton takes it to Chavo Guerrero and hammers away at him on the outside as the referee desperately tries to get the two of them in the ring to start the match properly. Orton slams Chavo's head off the steel steps and the barricade wall before he lifts Chavo up and nails him with a BACK DROP on the diamond plate at the bottom of the entrance ramp. The move echoes throughout the arena as the crowd gasps and Orton has a maniacal look etched across his face. Orton gets Chavo back to his feet and tosses him into the ring as he joins him and demands the referee ring the bell to properly start the match. Marty Elias checks on Chavo and lets him get back to his feet as the bell does sound. Orton gives Guerrero no time at all as he sprints and takes him down with a big CLOTHESLINE and mounts him straight after as he nails some big right hands to the side of the head of his opponent. Randy Orton is on the warpath tonight.

Orton doesn't give Chavo Guerrero a moment to breathe as he gets him to his feet and Irish whips him hard into the turnbuckle. He joins him and stands on the second rope as he nails 10 big punches to the head as the crowd count along with him. Guerrero staggers out of the corner and Orton drops him with a beautiful STANDING DROPKICK showing off his trademark vertical leap. Orton has been absolutely dominant so far as he lets his anger out following the brutal actions of John Cena in recent weeks. Orton will have his chance to get some retribution at Armageddon in a Falls Count Anywhere match but tonight he will have to make do with dishing out the damage on Chavo Guerrero. Orton stays focused and lifts him high on his shoulders as he drops him with a unique and wicked NECKBREAKER! Orton goes for the first pin of the match; 1... 2... Guerrero kicks out and keeps the match alive. Orton smirks as he knows it means he can do even more damage to his opponent.

Orton is rolling but that is about to change when he takes too much time and hangs Guerrero on the middle rope ready to drive Chavo down with his vintage DDT. Guerrero has it well scouted and instead lifts Randy up and drops him neck first on the top rope as he gasps for air in the immediate aftermath. Chavo follows that up with the THREE AMIGOS which the crowd boos loudly as he goes to the top rope and calls for the FROG SPLASH as made famous by Eddie Guerrero. Before he can jump though, Orton recovers and delivers a big punch as he joins the former Cruiserweight and WWE Tag Team Champion on the top rope. The crowd pops as they sense something big is about to go down and they are not wrong. Orton hammers away at Guerrero before he hooks his arm and both of them are standing on the top rope. Orton delivers a SUPERPLEX to Guerrero as both men are down in the middle of the ring and the referee begins to count both men's shoulders to the mat.

Unsurprisingly, it is Randy Orton who gets to his feet first and he is looking menacing and bright red in the face after the effort he is exerted. Orton is feeling it and takes Chavo Guerrero down with a couple of big clotheslines and his usual POWERSLAM! Orton isn't done there though as he drags Guerrero over to the ropes and this time he does plant Chavo with his DDT as the referee reaches a count of four. The Viper has all the momentum in the world and it is just a matter of time as he stalks the fallen Chavo Guerrero. He slithers into position in a horizontal position on the canvas and waits for Chavo to get to his feet as he leaps and nails the RKO!!! Orton hooks both legs; 1...... 2...... 3! Randy Orton beats Chavo Guerrero and is rolling towards Armageddon where he gets his chance at revenge against John Cena in a Falls Count Anywhere match.​

Spoiler

Winner: Randy Orton

Cole:
Randy Orton has just decimated Chavo Guerrero and he is laser-focused on doing the same to John Cena this weekend at Armageddon. Don't forget, Cena went to Orton's house and took out his father in disturbing scenes. The Apex Predator has a match with no rules and if I was Cena I would be very worried about stepping in the ring with Orton after doing what he has done. Orton is possessed and will do anything to get his revenge on Cena.
King:
Randy Orton has to be careful though. If he is all anger going up against John Cena it could cost him because we know this new version of John will have a strategy and a plan going into the war with The Viper. It was obvious he had planned the attack on Orton's father and you have to think he has something up his sleeve at Armageddon in that Falls Count Anywhere match. It is going to be a brutal collision between the two of them whatever happens.
Cole:
I cannot wait to see what happens and we will find out in just six days at the final pay-per-view of 2010. We still have plenty more to come tonight as well as Mickie James defends the DIVA's Championship against Melina and our main event sees the WWE Champion, Chris Jericho team with the United States Champion, Lance Cade to take on the Big Show and Kofi Kingston. What will happen just days before what is going to be a blockbuster Armageddon show?

The music of Randy Orton plays in the ring as he stands on the second rope and does his usual taunt which gets a great pop from the crowd. Out of the corner of his eye, he sees that Chavo Guerrero is slowly recovering and getting back to his feet which is going to mean bad things for him. Orton steps down from the turnbuckle and nails Guerrero with another RKO! The WWE Universe explodes once more as Orton exits the ring and makes his way up the ramp as the screen fades and RAW goes to a commercial break.

Backstage Interviewer - Todd Grisham:
Welcome back to Monday Night RAW everyone and would you please welcome my guests at this time, they are one of the most dominant tag teams in the WWE right now, Tyler Reks and Vance Archer; ROUGH JUSTICE!

The crowd boos as Tyler Reks and Vance Archer come into the shot dressed in ripped black jeans and their WWE Shop merchandise t-shirts which they have cut the sleeves off of. The tagline on it says 'Rough Justice For All' in a circle formation with an R and J in the middle overlapping. Todd Grisham continues with the interview.

Backstage Interviewer - Todd Grisham:
Rough Justice, we heard from you last week but you have also requested more time this evening. I understand you have a message for the WWE Tag Team Champions, The Empire.

Rough Justice - Tyler Reks:
We said last week we wanted to be the next challengers for the WWE Tag Team Championship. We told Finlay and Drew McIntyre to show up on RAW and give us the shot we have earned. We have beaten everyone on Monday nights and it is our right that we get to face The Empire with the gold on the line. If they don't turn up we are going to have to take things into our own hands.

Backstage Interviewer - Todd Grisham:
It sounds like you have a plan for Drew McIntyre and Finlay. How do you feel that Cody Rhodes and Goldust have earned a shot on Friday Night SmackDown but there is no sign of The Empire on RAW as of yet?

Rough Justice - Vance Archer:
The fact Cody Rhodes and Goldust are getting a WWE Tag Team Championship opportunity ahead of us is an absolute joke. Finlay and Drew McIntyre are ducking our challenge but maybe we won't let them duck it anymore. Maybe we'll make a visit to the blue brand and we'll also see them on Sunday at Armageddon. Wouldn't it be a shame if The Empire's night was ruined by Rough Justice?

With that the crowd gasps at the possibility of Tyler Reks and Vance Archer getting involved with The Empire on Friday on SmackDown or Sunday at Armageddon. The screen fades and cuts to the announce team at ringside who react to what they have just heard from Rough Justice.

Cole:
Welcome back to RAW everyone and Rough Justice want their shot at the WWE Tag Team Championship. With the roll they have been on it is hard to argue with Tyler Reks and Vance Archer as well. They have beaten and dominated all those that have stood in their way and have put The Empire on notice. Finlay and Drew McIntyre are the targets of everyone with Cody Rhodes and Goldust the number one contenders on SmackDown.
King:
The battle for the WWE Tag Team Championship is certainly heating up with teams jockeying for position after The Empire defeated The Hart Dynasty once and for all. Speaking of Superstars with momentum, the Alpha Male, Marcus Cor Von, has been incredible since he came back to the WWE and survived alongside Triple H in ensuring Trish Stratus became the permanent RAW General Manager at Survivor Series.
Cole:
He has indeed but tonight Cor Von faces his toughest test yet as he is about to go one-on-one with the former WWE Champion, Jack Swagger. The All American American has lost the backing of Vickie Guerrero since she lost her job and will be desperate to prove his abilities against Cor Von this evening. Swagger is still angry that he hasn't had a one-on-one rematch for the WWE Championship since he was cashed in on by Chris Jericho.

The music of the former WWE Champion, Jack Swagger hits first as the All American American makes his way out onto the top of the stage in a black and gold singlet and gets some serious heat from the WWE Universe. Swagger makes his slow and methodical walk down the ramp and into the ring as he does press-ups at the bottom and fireworks go off behind him. Swagger taunts and gets more heat as he awaits his impressive opponent for this evening.

That man is none other than the Alpha Male, Marcus Cor Von. Since returning to the WWE at Survivor Series as part of Team Trish Stratus and surviving alongside Triple H, he has been on a tear. Cor Von is facing his biggest challenge tonight though as he takes on Swagger who has had a breakout year in 2010. The Alpha Male gets a big ovation as he bounds down to the ring and smiles in a black and maroon version of his attire. He steps to Swagger as the referee calls for the bell and we are underway.

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Singles match
Jack Swagger vs. Marcus Cor Von
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Jack Swagger goes on the attack, something nobody has really done so far against Marcus Cor Von and he has some success early on. He manages to take him down and grounds him with his amateur mat skills. Swagger gets Cor Von in a side headlock and transitions around him to a knee lock before they both end up back on their feet and the former WWE Champion smirks right in the face of Cor Von. The Alpha Male smirks and looks vaguely impressed but he doesn't fall for any more amateur wrestling and tries to keep the action vertical. He Irish whips Swagger and ducks under a big boot attempt only to take Swagger down with a brutal CLOTHESLINE and STANDING ELBOW DROP as he goes for a quick early pin; 1... 2... Swagger kicks out and avoids an early shock. The Alpha Male has taken control and decides to ground Swagger with some submissions himself and when the two get back to their feet he smirks at the All American American which only serves to anger him even more.

Swagger swings for Cor Von but the Alpha Male ducks underneath and in an impressive throw of strength he connects with a BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX! Has Jack Swagger met his match here in Marcus Cor Von. Swagger gets to his feet and looks completely shocked he has been overpowered. He doesn't dwell for long though as he Irish whips Cor Von who reverses it but on the rebound he connects with a KNEE TREMBLER right to the face of the Alpha Male. Swagger falls into the cover; 1...... 2...... No! Swagger wastes no time in transitioning the kick out into a BOSTON CRAB as he looks to punish Cor Von's back and stop his power once and for all in this bout. Swagger pulls back on the legs and tells Cor Von to tap out but the Alpha Male is having none of it and as he claws himself towards the ropes the crowd cheers and gives him the adrenaline spike he needed to reach the ropes! The match continues.

Swagger is well on top in the match now as he stomps away at the back of Cor Von and trash-talks him which gets the crowd on the back of the former WWE Champion. Swagger gets Cor Von to his feet and shows his power in delivering his own BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX. Swagger laughs at taking down his opponent as he starts berating the fans again. He isn't done with the damage he wants to inflict as he sees Cor Von in the perfect position for the SWAGGER BOMB! The All American American runs and launches himself backward but the Alpha Male gets his leg up and Swagger is rocked by the shot. Cor Von gets up to his feet quickly showing his incredible athleticism as he grabs hold of Swagger and drops him with the ALPHALUTION! The over-the-shoulder swinging side slam nails his opponent into the canvas as Cor Von goes for the pin and the win; 1......... 2......... Swagger gets the shoulder up! That was so close for the Alpha Male and he can't quite believe it.

Cor Von is well on top in the match now and stays focused on the fallen Swagger. He decides to keep his opponent grounded and locks in a CAMEL CLUTCH as he pulls back on the neck and midriff of the former WWE Champion. Swagger tries to struggle his way out of the hold and does so eventually but Cor Von actually let him as he knew the hold was about to be broken. He uses that knowledge to take Swagger down with a SINGLEARM DDT which spikes the head of his opponent. Cor Von goes for another pin; 1............ 2............ Swagger kicks out again and refuses to be beaten. The Alpha Male wants to keep his momentum going and Irish whips Swagger into the turnbuckle. He connects with a number of chops as the sound reverberates around the arena. Marcus Cor Von is thinking something big here as he joins the All American American on the top rope. He grabs the body of Swagger and connects with a BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX from the top rope to the canvas!!! 1............ 2............ No!

The crowd stays behind Marcus Cor Von as they really want him to be the victor over Swagger as he calls for the POUNCE! He gets Swagger to his feet and Irish whips him as he runs from the opposite direction and looks to take him out but the All American American counters in dramatic fashion by going behind and nailing a GERMAN SUPLEX! Swagger keeps the arms locked and it can mean only one thing. He is going for the tri-factor and he gets it. Just like that the former WWE Champion takes control of the match again and he is feeling it as he pulls the straps down and signals for the ANKLE LOCK! He grabs the giant leg of Cor Von and applies the hold as he writhes around the canvas in agony and desperately tries to claw his way to the ring ropes. Swagger tries to pull the Alpha Male back towards the middle of the ring but Cor Von is too powerful and manages to break the hold by reaching the ropes to the relief of the fans in attendance.

Jack Swagger cannot believe it and starts shouting at the referee and grabs his shirt but the official pushes him off which only serves to anger the Oklahoma native even more. Swagger returns to Cor Von and gets him to his feet as he goes for the GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB. Cor Von shows some great athleticism in landing on his feet in avoiding the move which has beaten the likes of Triple H and John Cena. Furthermore, Cor Von comes off the ropes and takes Jack Swagger out with the POUNCE! Just like that, Marcus Cor Von has floored the All American American. Cor Von isn't done there though and opts to get Swagger back to his feet as he hoists him up and drops him with the ALPHA BOMB! The scoop lift powerbomb is delivered as Marcus Cor Von goes for the pin; 1............ 2............ 3! Marcus Cor Von has just beaten a former WWE Champion.​

Spoiler

Winner: Marcus Cor Von

Cole:
Marcus Cor Von has just beaten a former WWE Champion in Jack Swagger. The impressive run from the Alpha Male ever since he came to Monday Night RAW continues and there is no sign of it ending anytime soon. Cor Von could very well have gold in his future if he can keep this up. That Pounce is incredible and he wasn't done with that tonight as the Alpha Bomb added the exclamation point to the victory over Swagger.
King:
Cor Von has been incredible since returning at Survivor Series. That has been somewhat in contrast to Jack Swagger who is in a slump ever since Vickie Guerrero lost her job as RAW Co-General Manager. Swagger needs to get some wins under his belt and move on from losing his WWE Championship. There is no doubt he has all the tools to be a megastar for years to come but he needs to regain his focus and fast.
Cole:
Jack Swagger has had a breakout year in 2010 but there is no stopping Marcus Cor Von at the moment. He has been on a tear since coming to RAW and there is no sign of that stopping anytime soon. What a night it has been so far and don't forget we still have Mickie James vs. Melina for the DIVA's Championship and a huge main event as Chris Jericho teams with Lance Cade to take on Big Show and Kofi Kingston. Don't go anywhere!

Marcus Cor Von has his hand raised in the ring as the WWE Universe pops loud after that impressive performance. He goes to the second rope and taunts some more as Jack Swagger looks dejected as he slowly starts to come round in the ring. Cor Von exits the squared circle and does a full lap of the outside as he high-fives fans in the front row. The Alpha Male walks backward up the ramp and taunts some more before the screen fades and RAW goes to another commercial break.

The final pay-per-view of 2010 will see the landscape change forever…

On Sunday, December 19, WWE presents ARMAGEDDON!

Big Show vs. Triple H vs. Kane vs. Chris Jericho ©
Fatal 4 Way Elimination match
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP

Evan Bourne vs. Sheamus ©
Steel Cage match
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James ©
Singles match
DIVA’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Falls Count Anywhere match

Undertaker vs. Christian
First Blood match

Dolph Ziggler vs. Daniel Bryan ©
Singles match
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Tyson Kidd vs. Richie Steamboat vs. Kaval ©
Triple Threat match
CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

CM Punk vs. Edge
Lumberjack match
Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. act as Lumberjacks

Cole:
Welcome back to RAW everyone and Armageddon is going to be a blockbuster event with the red brand bringing so much to the table. The Undertaker will face Christian in a First Blood match, John Cena and Randy Orton will meet in a Falls Count Anywhere match, the DIVA's Championship will be on the line and Chris Jericho will defend the WWE Championship in a Fatal 4 Way Elimination match against Big Show, Triple H and Kane.
King:
I cannot wait. RAW is ending 2010 with a bang and something tells me we are going to be talking about Armageddon for some time. They aren't the only titles on the line either as we know the Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval will have two challengers to face as he takes on Richie Steamboat from RAW and Tyson Kidd from SmackDown. These may be the toughest odds the World Warrior has faced since winning the title.
Cole:
I don't think there is any doubt that Kaval is up against it this Sunday, especially after he lost to Tyson Kidd of The Hart Dynasty this past week on SmackDown. Richie Steamboat has pushed Kaval all the way in recent weeks as well and he doesn't have to be pinned or submitted to lose the title. The World Warrior finds himself in quite the predicament. He will be looking for a confidence-boosting win tonight though and he is set for action right now!

The music of Yoshi Tatsu hits first as he is set to make a rare appearance on Monday Night RAW. He gets little to no reaction as there has been little time invested in making him a serious threat in recent months and is viewed by the fans as an enhancement talent. Tatsu looks happy enough nonetheless as he makes his way down the ramp and enters the ring waiting for his tough opponent who will want to prove a point.

That man is none other than the World Warrior and Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval. In black and green tights he makes his way out from the back with his title around his waist and looks intensely at Tatsu before he sprints down the aisle and slides two-thirds of the way across the ring. He goes up the turnbuckle and taunts with his title high in the air mouthing something about Armageddon, Tyson Kidd and Richie Steamboat as the match gets started.

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Singles match
Yoshi Tastu vs. Kaval ©
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Kaval wastes no time in going straight after Yoshi Tatsu with big punches, kicks and Mongolian chops which the Japanese star cannot defend himself against. The Cruiserweight Champion wants to make a statement after his loss to Tyson Kidd last Friday on SmackDown. Kaval Irish whips Tatsu and ducks under before levelling the RAW Superstar with a LEG LARIAT. Kaval isn't done there as he Irish whips Yoshi into the turnbuckle and nails him with his TIDAL CRUSH - his cartwheel jumping high kick to the side of the head of his opponent. Tatsu collapses to the canvas but Kaval isn't done as he goes to the top rope. He may have been thinking the WARRIOR'S WAY but Tatsu is back to his feet so instead, Kaval leaps off the top rope and takes out his opponent with a CROSSBODY as he covers; 1... 2... Yoshi Tatsu kicks out which gets a few cheers from the crowd who are a little surprised.

The camera cuts backstage where Richie Steamboat is watching the action on a monitor ahead of his Cruiserweight Championship opportunity this Sunday in a Triple Threat match. We cut back to the ring and Kaval is still dominating as from behind he drops Yoshi Tatsu with a wicked DRAGON SUPLEX as his neck snaps back off the canvas. Kaval knows he can win this match at any moment he chooses but he is enjoying toying with his opponent and making a statement after a tough defeat last Friday. Kaval stalks Tatsu and drops him with a brutal move we haven't seen before that the announcers brand the K-KRUSHER! The Fisherman’s Driver leaves Yoshi completely motionless but Kaval chooses to drag his body towards the corner and go to the top rope to add an exclamation mark to his win. Kaval leaps and there it is! The WARRIOR'S WAY lands flush on the midriff of Yoshi Tatsu as he covers; 1...... 2...... 3! Kaval wins in a dominant fashion.​

Spoiler

Winner: Kaval

Cole:
Kaval has absolutely dominated Yoshi Tatsu and he looks primed and ready for his Cruiserweight Championship defence this Sunday at Armageddon. If this is how he reacts to a loss or a setback I fear for Richie Steamboat and Tyson Kidd at the final pay-per-view of 2010. Kaval has been on a tear since he won the title and he has taken the division to new heights hence the match on pay-per-view this Sunday and if you ask me it could steal the show.
King:
It really could. Kaval is one of the most exciting Superstars we have on RAW or SmackDown and the things he can do in the ring I have never ever seen before. The World Warrior has taken on everyone in front of him and even though he knows his own talents and doesn't mind gloating about it you can't help but be impressed. Kaval has his hands full with Steamboat and Kidd on Sunday night though.
Cole:
The odds are against him but he would truly become a great Cruiserweight Champion if he could walk out with the gold. There is so much coming up at Armageddon but first, we have a DIVA's Championship match tonight between Mickie James and Melina and our main event sees the WWE Champion, Chris Jericho teaming with the United States Champion, Lance Cade to take on the Big Show and Kofi Kingston. Do not miss it!

Kaval is handed his Cruiserweight Championship belt and celebrates in the ring as he trash talks and we get another camera cut to Richie Steamboat who stares intensely at Kaval as he gallivants around the squared circle. Kaval climbs to the second rope and holds the title high in the air as his music blared through the speakers in the arena before the screen fades and RAW goes to a commercial break.

The Voice of RAW - Michael Cole:
Welcome back to RAW everyone and we are now joined live via satellite by the man who will take on Randy Orton in a Falls Count Anywhere match this Sunday at Armageddon. Please welcome JOHN CENA!

The crowd in the live arena who can hear Michael Cole conducting the interview boo loudly as John Cena comes onto the titantron screen dressed in jeans and a WWE merchandise t-shirt. He smirks at the reaction he is getting before Cole tries to conduct the interview despite the nuclear heat being directed at his guest.

The Voice of RAW - Michael Cole:
John, this Sunday you take on Randy Orton in a Falls Count Anywhere match and have to face The Viper after your actions in recent weeks and turning on him at Survivor Series. Is the reason you're already in Houston ahead of Armageddon because you're afraid of facing Orton or crossing paths with him tonight?

Chain Gang Soldier - John Cena:
Cole, what the hell are you talking about? You should know me better than that. I am not there tonight for one reason and one reason only. New Orleans does not deserve the presence of greatness that I would bring. This Sunday, I will be more than ready to take on Randy Orton and he is going to learn that everything I have done has been to teach him a valuable lesson. That lesson will end when I hit the F-U and pin him to the mat one, two, three.

The Voice of RAW - Michael Cole:
What do you say to people who think you're running scared then? What are you going to do this Sunday when there is nowhere to run or hide and you have to stand across the ring from Randy Orton?

Chain Gang Soldier - John Cena:
Are you deaf, Cole? I don't care what these people think. They have been holding me back for years. I should be running this place and I would be if it wasn't for them. It took me longer than it should have to realise that fact, but my eyes are now wide open. I'm not going to be running scared anywhere because I am better than Randy Orton. If he thought what I did to his father at his home was bad, just wait to see what I do to Randy on Sunday at Armageddon. This is my show and on Sunday I take out Orton to prove it!

With that, John Cena steps up and rips his microphone off and walks off the set clearly fuming at the line of questioning from Michael Cole as we go to the don't try this at home video and the screen fades for another commercial break.

Cole:
Welcome back to RAW everyone and John Cena was not having any of it before the commercial break. He insists he is not scared of facing Randy Orton at Armageddon in what is going to be an incredible Falls Count Anywhere match. The Viper is going to be out for revenge but Cena is unfazed by the fact he has to face Orton with no rules in a fight you can be sure will spill all throughout the arena in Houston on Sunday night.
King:
John Cena has never backed down from a fight before but you do have to question why he has stayed away from RAW this week ahead of the Armageddon showdown. He is adamant he isn't scared of taking on Randy Orton but after attacking his father Bob Orton Jnr. he probably should be! Cena is going to have an angry Viper in his midst this Sunday and speaking of this Sunday, the WWE Championship will also be on the line, Cole.
Cole:
It certainly will as Chris Jericho defends against Triple H, Big Show and Kane in a Fatal 4 Way Elimination match. The odds are stacked against Jericho but we are about to see one of his opponents in action. The Big Red Machine, Kane is getting set to take on the former United States Champion, Matt Hardy. Can Kane get a much-needed win or can Hardy put himself in the title picture just days before Armageddon? It is time to find out!

The music of Matt Hardy hits first and he gets a nice pop from the WWE Universe in New Orleans. He is wearing grey and black pants with an army camouflage with big pockets and his logo on them. Hardy taunts and enjoys the ovation he is getting as he walks down the ramp and enters the ring. The former United States Champion taunts some more as he nods his approval at the crowd and waits for his opponent this evening.

The mood changes when fire shoots from the stage and the heat fills the arena as the Demon, Kane walks out from the back. He gets a lot of heat from the fans in attendance who clearly disapprove of his violence over the years and in recent weeks and months. Kane ignores the reaction and strides down to the ring as he steps over the top rope and stands in the middle of the squared circle as he drops his hands and fire shoots from every corner. Cole mentions just how hot that was as Kane squares up to Hardy and referee Chad Patton calls for the bell.

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Singles match
Matt Hardy vs. Kane
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Matt Hardy goes straight at Kane in the early moments of the match as he tries to cut the bigger man down to size. He hammers away at the Big Red Machine who covers up and in the end, Hardy is blocked and met with a massive uppercut from Kane which rocks him. Kane Irish whips Hardy into the corner and follows it up with a big CLOTHESLINE as he goes early with his trademark SIDEWALK SLAM and hooks the leg for a two count. Kane is in control and Irish whips Hardy as he goes for a BIG BOOT but the former United States Champion ducks underneath and on the rebound takes Kane down with a nice JUMPING NECKBREAKER. Hardy has Kane down and quickly delivers some elbow drops to try and keep it that way. Kane eventually does get back to his feet but Hardy is able to take him back down to the canvas with a nice RUSSIAN LEGSWEEP only for Kane to kick out at two as Hardy goes for an optimistic pin.

Matt Hardy knows he needs to stay on top of Kane and not give him a moment to breathe if he is to pick up a big victory on RAW tonight. He hammers away at the Big Red Machine and tries to Irish whip him into the corner but Kane reverses. One of the number one contenders for the WWE Championship runs at Hardy but he sidesteps and Kane goes shoulder-first into the steel ring post! This could be Hardy's moment as he grabs his opponent and takes him down with the SIDE EFFECT! Hardy desperately hooks the leg; 1... 2... Kane kicks out and with power as Hardy is in disbelief. The WWE veteran doesn't let it faze him though as he quickly goes to the second rope and does the usual Hardy taunt as he leaps and nails Kane with the LEG DROP across the neck and head of the man who wants to become the WWE Champion at Armageddon on Sunday. Hardy again covers; 1...... 2...... This time Kane gets his foot on the bottom rope to break the pin.

Kane will not be beaten tonight and Matt Hardy knows he has to keep trying to inflict damage if he is to keep the Big Red Machine down for the count. He stalks Kane and calls for the TWIST OF FATE but Kane has it well scouted and tosses Hardy away before flattening him with a BIG BOOT! Kane isn't done there as he sees Hardy is in the seated position so drops him completely with an awe-inspiring MISSILE DROPKICK. Kane covers; 1...... 2...... Matt Hardy kicks out and shows his resilience much to the delight of the fans in attendance. Kane stays focused and drops Hardy with a nice BACKBREAKER as he climbs to the top rope which can mean only one thing. Kane jumps and takes Hardy out with his patented LEAPING CLOTHESLINE which always gets a pop from the crowd because of the size of a flying Kane. The Big Red Machine knows he has Matt Hardy in trouble and thinks it could be time to put an end to this contest.

Kane raises his hand and signals for the CHOKESLAM! He waits for Matt Hardy to slowly get back to his feet in a wobbly fashion and grabs him by the throat as he turns around. Hardy desperately clubs away at Kane and knows he needs to get out of the predicament and he does so. He kicks Kane in the gut three times and tries to hook him up for the TWIST OF FATE! Can Matt Hardy plant his opponent and pick up a monumental win putting him in the WWE Championship picture just days ahead of Armageddon? Well, the answer is no because Kane resists again and this time connects with a thunderous UPPERCUT to Hardy who flops to the canvas and when he eventually gets up, this time Kane does lift him up and plants him with the CHOKESLAM! Kane pins Hardy; 1......... 2......... 3! Kane defeats Matt Hardy six nights before he challenges for the WWE Championship at Armageddon in that Fatal 4 Way Elimination match.​

Spoiler

Winner: Kane

Cole:
Kane picks up a dominant win against Matt Hardy and looks in good shape ahead of challenging Chris Jericho, Triple H and former arch-rival the Big Show with the WWE Championship on the line this Sunday at Armageddon. Hardy put up a good fight but in the end, the Big Red Machine proved to be too much for the former United States Champion. Kane is as violent and focused as ever and I would not want to be in Chris Jericho's shoes right now.
King:
Chris Jericho has a mountain to climb in Houston this Sunday if he is to walk out as the WWE Champion because Kane, Big Show and Triple H are looking like they are right at the top of their game. Jericho has been a fighting champion since winning the title despite his complaints to RAW General Manager, Trish Stratus but this Sunday is a whole other challenge. I think we will be crowning a new WWE Champion.
Cole:
We shall have to wait and see but the odds are very much against Chris Jericho. Speaking of the WWE Champion, our main event is still to come as he teams with the United States Champion, Lance Cade to take on the team of the Big Show and Kofi Kingston. Before we get to that though we are going to take a special look at The Game, the King of Kings, the Cerebral Assassin, Triple H!

Kane celebrates in the ring as he sets off his fire pyro from the ring posts and smirks into the camera as he senses things could change on RAW with him as the WWE Champion if he captures the title this Sunday at Armageddon. Kane gets out of the ring and walks up the ramp slowly as the crowd boos him despite his impressive showing against Matt Hardy as the screen fades and RAW goes to a commercial break.

Cole:
Triple H is primed and ready for his WWE Championship opportunity at Armageddon and who would bet against The Game winning the title yet again in his storied career? What a night it has been so far and up next the DIVA’s Championship is on the line as Mickie James defends her title against none other than Melina. These two have had quite the rivalry at the back end of 2010 and we know the winner will face Beth Phoenix this Sunday with the title up for grabs.
King:
Mickie James defeated Melina in an incredible Hardcore match at Survivor Series only for Beth Phoenix to make her return from injury after the contest and take out Hardcore Country. Mickie has been the dominant DIVA in the WWE over the summer and has taken on all challengers, but she was beaten by Melina last week on RAW thanks to a helping hand from the Glamazon. I wonder who Beth would prefer to face at Armageddon this Sunday.
Cole:
I think the answer to that question is obvious. Beth Phoenix has blindsided Mickie James at every turn but I don’t think she wants any piece of her face-to-face. The Glamazon will be supporting Melina to grab the title tonight and turn Armageddon on its head. Well, the time for talk is over because it is now time for our DIVA’s Championship match and here comes the Paparazzi Princess as she looks to capture the title.

The challenger, Melina is first to enter as she gets some serious heat from the crowd dressed in a green and black version of her usual attire. The Paparazzi Princess walks down the red carpet that has been rolled out for her as she taunts and looks arrogant. Melina walks up the steel steps and poses on the ring apron as she leaps in the air and does the splits to the delight of the crowd. That is the one thing they like about her as she awaits her opponent.

The crowd comes unglued as the DIVA's Champion, Mickie James enters and lifts her title high up in the air. The WWE Universe pops huge for her as she bounds down the ramp in yellow and orange attire looking very bright and positive. Mickie gets in the ring and stares a hole through Melina as she goes on the second rope and holds the title high in the air again. Mickie James is ready to lock up with her opponent but before the bell rings...

The music of the Glamazon, Beth Phoenix hits as the crowd goes nuclear with boos for the challenger at Armageddon. Whoever wins tonight will defend the DIVA's Championship against the powerhouse on Sunday. Phoenix has targeted Mickie James in recent weeks ever since she returned from injury at Survivor Series. Phoenix strides down the ramp and joins the commentary team at the announce table ready to give her two cents.

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Singles match
Melina vs. Mickie James ©
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Mickie James tries her hardest not to be distracted by Beth Phoenix at ringside and grapples with Melina as neither of them is able to get the advantage over the other. These two know each other so well after multiple matches in recent months. Mickie James came out on top when it most mattered but is she distracted by the thought of Beth Phoenix at Armageddon tonight? It doesn't look like it at the start as Mickie takes Melina down with some nice clotheslines and follows them up with a SWINGING NECKBREAKER as she goes for an early pin but Melina kicks out. Mickie wasn't expecting to win but she has laid a marker down that she is focused on the job at hand. The DIVA's Championship means everything to her and she will not want to relinquish the belt tonight just days away from the possible opportunity to get some revenge on the Glamazon. Mickie James mounts Melina and connects with forearms to the face before getting her back to her feet.

Mickie takes Melina down with a nice SNAPMARE as she follows it up with a nice DROPKICK to the Paparazzi Princess who was in the seated position. Mickie taunts and gets a huge pop as Beth Phoenix berates her on commentary for losing focus. Mickie can't hear that though and steadily climbs to the top rope as she calls for Melina to get back to her feet. Mickie James leaps and looks for the LOU THESZ PRESS from the top but Melina has it well scouted and moves out of the way. Mickie crashes and burns and on the rebound as she gets to her feet, Melina nails Mickie with a brutal HAIR-PULL FACE STOMP! This could be it as the DIVA's Champion's head bounces off the canvas; 1... 2... Mickie James kicks out and won't lose her title that easily to her challenger. Melina knows she is in the driving seat now as she runs and takes Mickie down with a BIG BOOT as she ends in the splits position which does get a pop from the crowd.​

Cole:
Melina has taken full control of this match in the early going and Beth, you could have a new opponent at Armageddon if she can keep this momentum going. I wonder if we are going to crown a new DIVA's Champion right here, right now with Melina well in control of Mickie James.
The Glamazon - Beth Phoenix:
Melina has all the tools to be a great DIVA's Champion, Michael. But, whoever wins this match and walks out holding that title is just keeping it warm for me because at Armageddon the Glamazon is becoming the new DIVA's Champion and there's not a thing anyone can do about it even if they want to.
King:
Confident words Beth and you have certainly made a big impact since returning at Survivor Series. I thought you'd know better than to write off Mickie James that easily though. She has beaten everyone who has stood in her path since she captured that title earlier this year.
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Melina is in full control of Mickie James as the DIVA's Champion is in the seated position and the Paparazzi Princess runs and nails a SHINING WIZARD! The shot echoes throughout the arena as Melina desperately grabs the legs and hooks them looking to win the title; 1...... 2...... Mickie James gets her shoulder up at the last available moment. The match will go on with Melina dominating her opponent. The Paparazzi Princess is determined to do more damage as she gets Mickie James back to her feet. Melina places the DIVA's Champion on her front as she straddles the second rope, think the position for the 619. Melina takes a few steps back and sprints as she launches herself and connects with two knees to the back of her opponent! Mickie James drops to the canvas as Melina again thinks she might have done enough to win the DIVA's Championship; 1...... 2...... Mickie James gets the shoulder up and will not give up her title easily.

Melina begins to get a little frustrated and opts to slow the pace of the match down as she locks in a BOSTON CRAB to try and do more damage to the back of her opponent. Mickie has a look of great pain etched across her face as she claws at the canvas to try and make it to the ropes and break the hold. Melina senses Mickie is getting close and pulls her back to the centre of the ring instead! Mickie James is in real trouble and looks like she might have to tap out but she manages to wriggle her body and rolls up Melina as she looks to retain her title; 1......... 2......... Melina kicks out. Mickie tries to get back in the match as she hammers away at the Paparazzi Princess and Irish whips her into the turnbuckle. Mickie runs at her and connects with a nice CORNER CLOTHESLINE. Mickie James sits on the top rope and clutches Melina with her legs as she takes her down with a beautiful HURRICANRANA from the corner to the canvas in the middle of the ring.

Mickie James is ready to finish the match as she looks for the MICK KICK and calls for Melina to get to her feet. The Paparazzi Princess does so and turns around wobbly on her legs and walks straight into it! Mickie James nails the move and hits her opponent on the side of the head as Melina collapses to the mat but the momentum of the move sends her crashing to the outside. Mickie James cannot believe it as she desperately tries to grab her before she falls out but has no luck. Mickie could win via countout and retain her title but she has no interest in doing so. Mickie takes a moment to gather her thoughts as she goes to the outside and looks at the fallen Melina. The DIVA's Champion is greeted by Beth Phoenix who stands up and berates Mickie who gets completely distracted. The Glamazon says she will win the title at Armageddon which gives Melina the chance to get back to her feet and push Mickie straight into the steel steps!​

Cole:
Oh, come on now! Mickie James was well on top until you stuck your nose into this match, Beth. Could you not just sit here and analyse the action like you're supposed to? This is not how the leader of the DIVA's division - which you claim to be - should behave. Melina is now back in control after that brutal collision with the steel steps.
The Glamazon - Beth Phoenix:
Michael, I am out here scouting. Did you not hear what Mickie just said to me? I didn't put my hands on her and I didn't impact the match in any way intentionally. Mickie James wants to stay focused. Don't forget her DIVA's Championship is on the line after all and wouldn't it be a shame if she didn't make it to Armageddon?
King:
Mickie James was well on course to win this match and Beth, you just couldn't help but get involved. I don't think you need to make these decisions though. You are by far the most powerful woman on the roster and I believe you when you say you will become the DIVA's Champion on Sunday at Armageddon.
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Mickie James writhes around on the outside as she holds her back which went into the steel steps hard and had already taken some severe damage at the hands of Melina. Beth Phoenix applauds from the announce table as the challenger gets Mickie James to her feet and returns her to the ring. Melina is quick to slide under the bottom rope and pins looking for a massive win; 1............ 2............ Mickie James will not be beaten despite the pain she is in with her back. Melina doesn't waste a minute in mounting her and delivering some brutal forearm shots to the side of the head as the crowd boos louder and louder. Melina gets Mickie to her feet and Irish whips her and on the rebound, she takes her down with a nice LEG LARIAT. Melina follows that up with a DIVING SEATED SENTON! Melina pins again and thinks this is it; 1............ 2............ Mickie James gets her foot on the rope to break the attempt much to the fury of tonight's challenger.

Melina screams at the top of her lungs and tells Mickie James to quit as she locks in a CAMEL CLUTCH and decides a submission may be her best bet on the back of the damage she has inflicted to the DIVA's Champion. Melina pulls back hard on her neck and back of Mickie and talks trash to her as the referee asks Mickie if she wishes to give up. It is a firm no from her on several occasions as the crowd starts to get behind her and is willing Mickie to break out of the predicament. Mickie James responds and frees one arm as she elbows her way out of the submission and uses all of her remaining strength to hoist Melina up and drop her with a FLAPJACK. Melina holds her lip which hit the canvas hard as Mickie James uses the brief respite to try and get some air into her lungs with some deep breaths. Beth Phoenix on commentary looks annoyed that Mickie is still fighting despite her best efforts to put her off earlier in the contest.

Mickie James senses it is now or never if she is going to put away Melina once and for all so she stomps away at the Paparazzi Princess before dragging her to her feet. She immediately goes for the MICKIE-DT! Melina has it well scouted though and resists so Mickie instead changes her grip to a bulldog and springboards off the ropes with some STRATUSFACTION! Mickie James plants Melina who could be out for the count but she isn't done there as she gets the challenger back up to her feet, stares directly at Beth Phoenix on commentary and this time absolutely nails the MICKIE-DT! This one is over; 1............... 2............... 3! Mickie James retains the DIVA's Championship and will take on Beth Phoenix with the title on the line this Sunday at Armageddon.​

Spoiler

Winner: Mickie James (STILL DIVA's Champion)

Cole:
Mickie James has done it! She remains the DIVA's Champion, despite everything Beth Phoenix tried to do to cost her the match she has beaten Melina again and made sure she has a chance at revenge against the Glamazon this Sunday at Armageddon. It might come early though as it looks like the Phoenix is done with us at this announce table, King.
King:
She got up from this table the moment the bell runs to signal the end of the match but Mickie James is looking straight at her after that Mickie-DT finished the match. What a match that was by the way. We know Mickie James and Melina have great chemistry in the ring and this contest was no different but it is once again Mickie James who remains the DIVA's Champion.
Cole:
Mickie James will take on Beth Phoenix at Armageddon this Sunday which is going to be an incredible contest between the two of them. We will know who the most dominant woman is in the entire WWE once and for all. It looks like we might be about to get a bit of a preview as well as Beth Phoenix is up on the apron!

Mickie James celebrates in the ring as she is handed her DIVA's Championship title and Beth Phoenix steps up on the apron. Mickie is desperate to get her hands on the Glamazon and tells her to get in the ring and face off with her now just days before Armageddon. Beth Phoenix looks like she is going to but she decides better of it and steps down, making a slow exit from the arena and up the ramp to boos from the crowd. Mickie James carries on with her celebration as she holds the title aloft and she knows she has a big challenge against Beth Phoenix on Sunday at Armageddon.

Cole:
Welcome back to RAW everyone and Triple H is focused and raring to go as we approach Armageddon and Chris Jericho defends his WWE Championship in a Fatal 4 Way Elimination match against The Game, Kane and the Big Show. Speaking of, it is time for our main event which will see Jericho team with the United States Champion, Lance Cade to take on the Big Show and Kofi Kingston.
King:
It has been some night here on RAW and this main event booked by Trish Stratus is going to cap it off on the final show before Armageddon. Everyone will want some crucial momentum with Jericho facing incredible odds to retain his title in Houston at the final pay-per-view of 2010. Y2J is teaming with a man that could help him get some momentum in the Ruthless Redneck who has dominated everyone in his path since joining forces with Paul Heyman.
Cole:
Lance Cade has been described as the future of the WWE by many with Paul Heyman, the mastermind behind so many top Superstars in his corner. Heyman has even labelled Cade the Next Big Thing, similar to what he did with Brock Lesnar all those years ago. Without further ado it is time for our main event and speaking of Paul Heyman, here he comes...

The Advocate - Paul Heyman:
Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman and would you please welcome my client, he is fighting out of San Antonio, Texas, he weighs in at 262lbs; he is the Next Big Thing, the Ruthless Redneck and your United States Champion; LANCEEEEEEEE CADEEEEEEEE!

With that, the music of Lance Cade hits and he makes his way out from the back in black and red wrestling trunks and a cowboy hat on his head with the United States Championship around his waist. He shakes hands with Paul Heyman and the two of them make their way down to the ring in a confident fashion. Cade steps between the ropes and hands his title to Heyman after kissing it as he awaits his tag team partner for tonight's RAW main event.

The fireworks explode on the stage to signal the arrival of the WWE Champion, Chris Jericho. The arrogant veteran walks down the ramp in blue and silver emblazoned black trunks with boots to match as he has the WWE Championship over his shoulder. Jericho gets in the ring and raises one hand with a pursed lip showing his disdain for the crowd as he shakes hands with Lance Cade and Paul Heyman as they await their opponents.

Next to enter is none other than Kofi Kingston who has been on a roll as of late and has put himself in line to challenge Lance Cade for the United States Championship. The Superstar from Ghana, West Africa sets off his pyro but instead of getting in the ring where he knows the numbers are against him, he waits at the bottom of the ramp for his giant tag team partner as he knows the odds will be evened somewhat.

That man is none other than the World's Largest Athlete, the Big Show who strides through the curtain after his fireworks go off and the crowd pops loudly for one of the men who will challenge for the WWE Championship at Armageddon. Big Show walks with a purpose straight down to the ring along with Kofi Kingston. They enter and Lance Cade, Paul Heyman and Chris Jericho get out of dodge. Eventually, Mike Chioda gets everyone in position and signals for the bell for our main event of the evening.

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Tag Team match
Chris Jericho © & Lance Cade © vs. Big Show & Kofi Kingston
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Unsurprisingly, Lance Cade starts the match for his team against the Big Show with Chris Jericho wanting nothing to do with one of the men he will face up to at Armageddon. Cade tries to stick and move to get on top of Show as he knows if he gets caught he will be out powered. Cade connects with some chops and punches but before too long he is caught and pinned into the corner by Big Show. The World's Largest Athlete tells the WWE Universe to quieten down as he raises his hand and connects with a huge frying pan-like CHOP to his chest. He isn't done there as he does it another two times and Cade's chest immediately goes a bright shade of red. Big Show smirks as he gets Cade to his feet and drops him with a SIDEWALK SLAM before tagging in Kofi Kingston to continue the dominance over the United States Champion. Kingston is desperate to earn a title opportunity after building significant momentum in recent weeks on RAW and WWE Superstars.

Kingston goes straight after Cade and stomps away at him before he gets him back to his feet and the pace quickens. Kofi Irish whips the Ruthless Redneck and ducks a clothesline attempt before leaping over Cade on the rebound and finally taking him down with a beautiful DROPKICK which gets cheers from the crowd who love the spring-loaded wrestler. Kingston carries on his onslaught and downs Cade with a NECKBREAKER as he climbs to the top rope and nails an incredible CROSSBODY from miles in the air. Kingston hooks the leg; 1... 2... Cade gets the shoulder up and avoids his first pinfall loss since joining forces with Paul Heyman. Kingston isn't done there as he looks to connect with a RUSSIAN LEGSWEEP but Cade has it well scouted and instead takes his opponent down with a big lariat instead. The United States Champion wastes no time in taking Kingston to the canvas with a BRAINBUSTER as he tags in Chris Jericho.

The crowd boos as the WWE Champion gets in the ring and smirks at the fallen Kingston as he trash-talks Big Show who is standing on the apron. Jericho rakes his foot across the face of Kofi before he locks in a seated abdominal stretch to slow the pace down and work over the midsection of his opponent. Y2J has plenty more planned though as he gets Kingston back to his feet and drops him with an expertly executed DOUBLE UNDERHOOK BACKBREAKER. Jericho chooses to go to the top rope and waits for Kofi to get back to a vertical base as he takes him down with a MISSILE DROPKICK. Jericho taunts the crowd as he gallivants around the ring but he gets too close to the Big Show and is floored by a massive chop across the chest to the delight of the crowd. The referee admonishes the World's Largest Athlete as Jericho sits against the bottom rope and holds his chest in a fit of rage. Big Show just angered the WWE Champion.

Jericho slowly gets to his feet but he is met with a fired-up Kofi Kingston and the two start brawling all around the ring. Kofi connects with a JUMPING BACK ELBOW and floors Jericho with a FLOATOVER DDT! Jericho is down and Kofi Kingston tags in the Big Show which gets an almighty pop just six nights away from him being one of three challengers for the WWE Championship. Big Show comes in and his smirk changes to rage as he grabs hold of Jericho and launches him halfway across the ring. Show puts up one finger asking the crowd if they want to see him do that again and they are clear they absolutely want to see it again. Show launches the WWE Champion again much to their delight. The World's Largest Athlete follows up with some headbutts and drops Jericho with a massive SUPLEX as he goes for a pin; 1...... 2...... Jericho kicks out and doesn't want to be beaten by Show so close to Armageddon where he puts his title on the line.

Big Show doesn't get distracted at all as he focuses on doing more damage to Jericho knowing it will carry into Sunday at Armageddon. The World's Largest Athlete stands in the corner and runs towards his opponent as he looks for the SPEAR but Jericho manages to sidestep as Show goes head first into the middle turnbuckle. Show turns around and is nailed with the ENZUIGIRI which rocks the Giant and Jericho isn't done there as he takes down his rival with an amazing TORNADO DDT with the help of the ring ropes for leverage over the much bigger man. Jericho sees Big Show on his back in the middle of the ring and decides it is time to connect with the LIONSAULT! Jericho desperately covers; 1......... 2......... Big Show powers out so strongly that Jericho ends up on his knees and tags in Lance Cade immediately in fear of more altercations with one of his Armageddon opponents. What a show of power from the former member of JeriShow.

Lance Cade looks a bit annoyed at Jericho as Paul Heyman berates the WWE Champion but he stays focused on the Big Show as he clubs away at the massive back of the Giant. Cade delivers a big lariat and stands in the corner and calls for a SUPERKICK! Big Show is back up to his feet and Lance Cade goes for it but his leg is caught and the World's Largest Athlete is not happy one bit. He grabs Cade and takes him down with the FINAL CUT! Big Show opts not to pin though as he instead calls for the WMD KNOCKOUT PUNCH. Lance Cade manages to duck underneath and instead runs across the ring and takes Kofi Kingston off the apron as his head bounces off the steel steps! The crowd gasps but now Cade is caught by Big Show who delivers the CHOKESLAM! Big Show goes for the cover...

NO! Referee Mike Chioda lets the World's Largest Athlete know that Cade isn't the legal man anymore because Chris Jericho made a blind tag unbeknown to him. Big Show turns around and he is met with the CODE BREAKER!!! Jericho nails his finishing move as the Big Show collapses in a heap to the mat as he hooks the leg; 1............ 2............ 3! Chris Jericho pins the Big Show and makes a major statement six nights away from defending his WWE Championship against Kane, Triple H and the Giant in a Fatal 4 Way Elimination match at Armageddon. What a massive win for Jericho with the odds stacked against him by RAW General Manager, Trish Stratus.​

Spoiler

Winners: Chris Jericho & Lance Cade

Cole:
Chris Jericho has picked up the one, two, three ahead of his massive WWE Championship defence on Sunday at Armageddon. That will give Y2J some serious confidence before he goes up against the Big Show, Triple H and Kane with his title in real jeopardy. Lance Cade proved to be a very valuable tag team partner for the WWE Champion tonight and the two of them are victorious to end an incredible Monday Night RAW.
King:
Chris Jericho is never down for long and that Code Breaker keeps everyone down if he manages to connect with it. Big Show was beaten by it at Survivor Series and has been again here on Monday Night RAW. At Armageddon, he may need to hit it on Triple H and Kane as well if he wants to retain though as it is a Fatal 4 Way Elimination match. Jericho with an impressive win and what a roll Lance Cade is on under the tutelage of Paul Heyman too.
Cole:
Make sure you join us for Armageddon this Sunday where the WWE Championship will be on the line in this incredible match with four of the best RAW has to offer all up against one another. We will also have the DIVA’s Championship on the line between Mickie James and Beth Phoenix, the Undertaker taking on Christian in a First Blood match and John Cena and Randy Orton will come to blows in Falls Count Anywhere! But wait a minute, here comes Kane!

The action is not done it seems as none other than the Big Red Machine, Kane strides down the ramp and to the ring and starts brawling with Chris Jericho as the crowd cheers loudly. Big Show is back to his feet as well as the three of them brawl around the ring until the arena comes unglued because the music of TRIPLE H hits and The Game makes his way down to the ring in jeans and a merchandise t-shirt but that doesn’t stop him fighting one bit.

Before Triple H gets in the ring though he goes underneath and pulls out a SLEDGEHAMMER!!! The crowd go crazy as they realise they could be about to witness some real carnage thanks to the Cerebral Assassin. Triple H gets in the ring and immediately nails Kane in the midriff with the weapon and does the same to the Big Show before he levels Chris Jericho in the head with the sledgehammer as he collapses to the mat in a heap. Triple H isn’t done there as he waits for Big Show to slowly get back up to all fours and he hurls himself at him with the weapon which drives the World’s Largest Athlete out of the ring. Triple H is left with Kane as he drops the sledgehammer and instead kicks Kane in the gut and drops him where he stands with the PEDIGREE! Triple H sees Chris Jericho laying prone on the canvas as well and gets him up to his feet as he connects with another PEDIGREE! Triple H has taken out everyone as he orders the timekeeper to bring him the WWE Championship belt and he holds it aloft in one hand with the sledgehammer in the other as the crowd go absolutely nuts for The Game as the screen fades and RAW goes off the air.

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Attendance: 9,030
Show Income: $361,200​

QUICK RESULTS
-Randy Orton def. Chavo Guerrero
-Marcus Cor Von def. Jack Swagger
-Kaval def. Yoshi Tatsu
-Kane def. Matt Hardy
-Mickie James def. Melina to RETAIN the DIVA’s Championship
-Chris Jericho & Lance Cade def. Big Show & Kofi Kingston​

 

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Thursday, December 16, 2010

The final episode of WWE Superstars before Armageddon will see the Straight Edge Saviour, CM Punk take on one of the number one contenders for the Cruiserweight Championship, Tyson Kidd. Both have big matches coming up at Armageddon and will be desperate to pick up a win in their quest for momentum. CM Punk will face off with arch-rival Edge in a Lumberjack match with the Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. at ringside while Tyson Kidd will compete in a Triple Threat match for the Cruiserweight Championship against Richie Steamboat and the current title holder, Kaval. Who will get the one, two, three as we head to the final pay-per-view of 2010?

Another member of the Straight Edge Society in action will be none other than the Anti-DIVA, Serena. She will look to continue her winning streak as she goes one-on-one with a former DIVA’s Champion in Michelle McCool. Last week she beat Layla and this Thursday she will hope to complete the LayCool winning double. Serena is not the only DIVA in action either as the number one contender for the DIVA’s Championship, Beth Phoenix will go one-on-one with Melina. The Paparazzi Princess lost her title match this past Monday but is determined to bounce back against the Glamazon. Mickie James will be close by ahead of her massive Armageddon challenge as well.

The other bout announced for WWE Superstars will see the Alpha Male, Marcus Cor Von team with The World’s Greatest Tag Team to take on former WWE Champion, Jack Swagger and Rough Justice. Tyler Reks and Vance Archer will hope to help the All American American get back to winning ways after a quiet few weeks since losing at Survivor Series and losing his title before that. Marcus Cor Von has been mightily impressive since making his return to the WWE and alongside Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin will want to add another win to his record. Tune in to WWE Superstars on WGN America this Thursday for all this and more.

CONFIRMED MATCHES

Marcus Cor Von & The World’s Greatest Tag Team vs. Jack Swagger & Rough Justice

Serena vs. Michelle McCool

Beth Phoenix vs. Melina

Tyson Kidd vs. CM Punk​

 

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WWE Superstars – Thursday, December 16, 2010

Spectacular Showdown




Cole:
Ladies and gentlemen, we welcome you to WWE Superstars! Michael Cole and Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler at ringside as we are just days away from the final pay-per-view of 2010, Armageddon. There are four huge matches set for tonight including our main event courtesy of SmackDown which will see the Straight Edge Saviour, CM Punk take on one of the number one contenders for the Cruiserweight Championship, Kaval.
King:
That is going to be a huge main event, but we also have two DIVA’s matches this evening as Serena goes one-on-one with Michelle McCool and we have a huge bout on the RAW side of things with the number one contender for the DIVA’s Championship, Beth Phoenix facing off with Melina. The Paparazzi Princess came so close to winning the title on Monday Night RAW and a win tonight could change the landscape at Armageddon. Mickie James will be watching closely.
Cole:
The DIVA’s Champion will be hoping Beth Phoenix faces a roadblock ahead of Armageddon when she puts the title on the line against the Glamazon. Before all that though we have a huge 6-Man Tag Team match to kick-off the show as the impressive Alpha Male, Marcus Cor Von teams with The World’s Greatest Tag Team to take on the All American American, Jack Swagger and the impressive Rough Justice. Who will win this opening bout? It is time to find out!

The music of the Alpha Male, Marcus Cor Von hits first and he gets a great reaction from the crowd in attendance. He takes in the adulation of the fans as he stands at the top of the ramp in scarlet red trunks and boots to match with a lion emblazoned on them. Cor Von walks down the entrance way and high-fives some fans before he gets in the ring and taunts. Cor Von tests the ring ropes a few times as he awaits his tag team partners.

The crowd cheers as Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin, collectively known as The World’s Greatest Tag Team come out from the back and make their way down to the ring. They are wearing maroon and silver matching attire and look confident – who wouldn’t knowing Marcus Cor Von is your partner for this evening?! Haas and Benjamin get in the ring and high-five the Alpha Male as they take off their jackets and await their opponents.

The rock music of Tyler Reks and Vance Archer hits the PA system as Rough Justice comes out from the back and stand on the centre of the stage. They do their usual pose with red and white flashing lights as they stride to the ring and get straight into the squared circle. Reks crouches in front of Archer as he taunts and the two of them glare at their opponents for this evening looking more focused than ever.

The final piece of the puzzle to make his entrance is none other than the former WWE Champion, Jack Swagger. The man from Oklahoma comes out to a chorus of boos but he doesn't care one bit as he does press-ups at the bottom of the ramp and fireworks go off behind him. Swagger gets in the ring and is greeted by Rough Justice as referee Marty Elias calls for the bell and the first match on WWE Superstars is underway.

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6-man Tag Team match
Marcus Cor Von & The World’s Greatest Tag Team vs. Jack Swagger & Rough Justice
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Tyler Reks and Shelton Benjamin are the two men to start for their respective teams as power takes on athleticism in a unique blend of in-ring styles. Benjamin gets the better of the Rough Justice member as he avoids some big strikes and instead manages to take Reks down with a nice SPINNING HEEL KICK. Shelton doesn't waste a minute in staying on top as he Irish whips Reks in the corner and runs delivering a STINGER SPLASH! The crowd cheers Shelton Benjamin for his fast start as he shows some incredible power by delivering a BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX to Reks who is left prone in the middle of the ring. Benjamin covers; 1... 2... Tyler Reks kicks out. Shelton wastes no time and tags in his partner Charlie Haas as the World's Greatest Tag Team continue to work on Tyler Reks and they have shocked Rough Justice in the early moments of this bout. Charlie Haas stomps away at Reks but he makes a big error in letting him back up to a vertical base.

Haas is dropped with a FLAPJACK before he is turned inside out by Reks with a FLYING SHOULDER TACKLE. Tyler Reks drags the body of Charlie Haas to his corner as he tags in his Rough Justice tag team partner, Vance Archer. Rough Justice takes control of the next couple of minutes as it starts with a double suplex and Archer uses his power and strength to isolate Haas. He gets him to his feet only to drop him down to the mat again with a PUMPHANDLE SLAM! Archer isn't done there as he tells Haas to get to his feet and Irish whips him as he slams him down again with a brutal twisting SPINEBUSTER! Vance Archer covers and thinks he might have won the match; 1...... 2...... Charlie Haas gets the shoulder up. Archer wastes no time in tagging Jack Swagger for the first time as the former WWE Champion gets a chorus of boos as he steps into the squared circle. Swagger smirks as he stomps away at Haas and taunts to get even more heat.

Jack Swagger lifts Charlie Haas up and drops him back down with a nice BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX as he sees he is in the perfect position for the SWAGGER BOMB! The All American American covers; 1......... 2......... Haas kicks out again and refuses to lose. Swagger is not amused as he mounts Haas and pounds away at him but Shelton Benjamin is having none of it as he comes in and breaks it up which brings both members of Rough Justice into the ring and Marcus Cor Von comes in. All six men are in the ring and the brawl is on as the referee has lost complete control of this contest. Cor Von goes after Swagger while the World's Greatest Tag Team and Rough Justice battle it out. Vance Archer gets the better of Shelton Benjamin and nails him with a FALLAWAY SLAM as he goes flying out of the ring. Archer is sent in the same direction though by Marcus Cor Von as he clotheslines him over the top rope and to the floor below.

Charlie Haas is back to his feet but Jack Swagger sees him and goes for the GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB only to be broken up by Marcus Cor Von. The Alpha Male has just got rid of Tyler Reks with an EXPLODER SUPLEX and starts hammering away at Swagger. He floors him with a nice BACKBREAKER as he drags Charlie Haas back to his corner and tags himself into the match for the first time. Cor Von immediately goes after Swagger and knows a win against the former WWE Champion would continue his momentum in a big way. The Alpha Male hammers away at Swagger and hits the ALPHALUTION - his over-the-shoulder swinging side slam as he hooks both legs and thinks he may have done enough to pick up the win; 1............ 2............ Swagger gets the shoulder up just in the nick of time. Cor Von stays focused and stands in the corner as he calls for the POUNCE! However, before he can do anything, Tyler Reks is up on the apron and nails Cor Von with a clothesline taking him down.

Charlie Haas sees what has happened and dropkicks Reks off the apron and he goes to the top rope and tells the Rough Justice member to get to his feet. Haas jumps and takes him out with a big CROSSBODY to the outside! Vance Archer has ideas on getting involved in the match as well as he enters the ring but before he can get to Marcus Cor Von he is intercepted by Shelton Benjamin who nails him with a massive SUPERKICK! Archer is rocked and the Gold Standard follows it up with PAYDIRT! Benjamin is standing tall but not for long as Jack Swagger grabs him and lifts him up in one fluid motion, flooring him with the GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB! The chaos has left Swagger standing tall as he turns around to face Marcus Cor Von but before he can even think about what he is going to do he is launched across the ring with the POUNCE!!! The Alpha Male nails Jack Swagger as he quickly covers him and clings onto both legs; 1............... 2............... 3! Marcus Cor Von and The World's Greatest Tag Team pick up the win.​

Spoiler

Winners: Marcus Cor Von & The World’s Greatest Tag Team

Cole:
Marcus Cor Von has just pinned Jack Swagger, a former WWE Champion again! The Alpha Male continues to make waves since his return to the WWE and the sky is well and truly the limit for him. Cor Von and The World's Greatest Tag Team made a formidable trio and Swagger and Rough Justice just couldn't do enough to stop them. Tyler Reks and Vance Archer have been on a roll so they will not be happy Swagger lost the match for them.
King:
You can bet that for sure. Reks and Archer have hardly lost a match since coming to Monday Night RAW and even though they weren't the men with their shoulders to the mat it will go against their name in the record book. Marcus Cor Von continues his stunning run of beating whoever is being put in front of him. The Alpha Male would be a formidable opponent for anyone on the roster at this point.
Cole:
Marcus Cor Von has been incredible and there is no sign of him slowing down anytime soon. Jack Swagger has not been able to get a win since Vickie Guerrero lost her job as RAW Co-GM and he needs to find a way to get some results and fast. A great win for Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin as well who will want to put themselves in contention for a WWE Tag Team Championship opportunity.

Marcus Cor Von celebrates with The World's Greatest Tag Team in the ring after picking up an impressive win as they taunt in front of the loud live crowd. Haas and Benjamin stand to the left of Cor Von who is getting more over as every show passes and he picks up another win. Rough Justice are quick to leave Jack Swagger as he sits against the barricade wall snarling at another loss he has suffered. The screen fades and WWE Superstars goes to a commercial break.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
Ladies and gentlemen, would you please welcome my guests at this time, The Ripper, Paul Burchill, the WWE Tag Team Champions, Finlay and Drew McIntyre and the World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus; THE EMPIRE!!!

The crowd boos loudly as The Empire come into shot. They are all wearing their matching WWE Shop Empire t-shirts with their titles over their shoulders minus Paul Burchill. The fans boo them relentlessly, but they couldn't care less as Byron Saxton continues on and asks his questions.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
Sheamus, on Sunday night at Armageddon you put your World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Evan Bourne inside a Steel Cage. Do you have a final message for him ahead of your title showdown?

World Heavyweight Champion - Sheamus:
I’m not sure I need to say much Byron, fella’. Last week on SmackDown I pinned Evan Bourne to the mat one, two, three and made it clear that my World Heavyweight Championship won’t be going anywhere at Armageddon. In fact, I am looking forward to being trapped inside that Steel Cage with the little man and him having nowhere to run or hide because I am going to absolutely annihilate him. I will end 2010 as the World Heavyweight Champion and The Empire will continue to run Friday Night SmackDown and the entire WWE.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
Confident words from you Sheamus but you're not the only Empire members who have to defend their titles this week. Drew McIntyre and Finlay you are set to put the WWE Tag Team Championship up for grabs against Cody Rhodes and Goldust tomorrow night on SmackDown. How are you planning on keeping hold of the gold?

WWE Tag Team Champion - Finlay:
Cody Rhodes and Goldust were impressive last week in earning the honour of sharing the ring with The Empire, but one impressive week doesn’t make them worthy of being the WWE Tag Team Champions. The Empire deliver every week and have dominated this tag team division ever since we beat The Hart Dynasty for these titles. Cody, Goldust, bring your best tomorrow because we want a fight but it won’t be good enough because Finlay and Drew McIntyre will remain your WWE Tag Team Champions.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
The Empire is certainly confident and have had a massive 2010, but what will 2011 bring for the group? What are your aspirations?

WWE Tag Team Champion - Drew McIntyre:
Even more gold. There’s one man here without a title, The Ripper, Paul Burchill. It won’t be long before he holds gold, and I don’t see why there is any reason why we can’t go to RAW and take the WWE Championship as well. Sheamus as the World Heavyweight Champion on SmackDown and Drew McIntyre as the WWE Champion on RAW sounds damn good to me. The Empire will truly conquer all that stand before them and nobody in the WWE will be able to stop us.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
What do you make of that Sheamus? Do you have any words for your Empire teammate Drew McIntyre? Could The Empire hold even more gold?

World Heavyweight Champion - Sheamus:
Drew is the future of this business as am I and I say let’s do it. We have taken over SmackDown so in 2011 I think it is time to make Monday nights our land as well. The Empire will not stop until we have conquered all and that continues this Sunday at Armageddon because we are the best at what we do and we will take whatever the hell we want.

Sheamus pats the back of Byron Saxton who cowers as The Empire walk off screen after making their intentions clear. Paul Burchill snarls at the camera as the only man not to say a word as the screen fades and we cut back inside the arena to the SmackDown announce team of Josh Mathews and Matt Striker at ringside.

Mathews:
The Empire have bad intentions on their mind for Armageddon on Sunday and then into next year where they claim they will not only run SmackDown, but they will go to RAW to cause chaos as well. Sheamus is mighty confident of beating Evan Bourne inside a Steel Cage this Sunday and who can blame him after he pinned the number one contender on SmackDown last week. He won’t have any help from Drew McIntyre, Finlay or Paul Burchill this time though.
Striker:
The Empire remain the highlight of my week and I can only imagine how great the WWE will be if they can dominate Monday Night RAW as well. Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, Finlay and Paul Burchill are simply incredible and long may it continue. Cody Rhodes and Goldust have their work cut out tomorrow night if they want to become WWE Tag Team Champions and although Evan Bourne got his wish to face Sheamus inside a Steel Cage something tells me he is going to regret that choice.
Mathews:
We shall see soon enough but right now we have more action as the Anti-DIVA, Serena will face off against Michelle McCool. Serena will want to continue her winning run after beating Ashley Massaro, Maria Kanellis and Layla in recent weeks on WWE Superstars. She also put up an incredible fight in her first DIVA’s Championship match against Mickie James. Michelle McCool is going to be a big obstacle for the Straight Edge Society member though.

The music of Michelle McCool hits first as the former DIVA’s Champion makes her way out to the ramp and doesn’t get much of a reaction from the WWE Universe. Her stock has certainly plummeted in 2010 as she has fallen out of the title picture and has moved away from her LayCool teammate in recent weeks and months. McCool could change all that with a big win tonight in her mint green and silver attire emblazoned with crosses.

The atmosphere changes drastically as the music of CM Punk hits to signal the arrival of Serena. She comes out alone and has made a point of doing that in recent weeks. The Anti-DIVA of the Straight Edge Society walks with a strut down the ramp in tight black pants and a crop top as she looks ready for action. She stares at Michelle McCool and is ready for a fight as she calls for referee John Cone to ring the bell so she can go after her opponent.

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Singles match
Serena vs. Michelle McCool
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Serena takes the fight to Michelle McCool straight away and the veteran tries to get her hands up as the Anti-DIVA throws right hands and chops at her. Serena kicks the gut of McCool which sees her drop her hands and delivers an explosive EUROPEAN UPPERCUT which drops Michelle to the canvas. Serena isn’t done there as she takes down her opponent with a couple of arm drags and Irish whips her into the turnbuckle. Serena chops away at McCool in the corner and starts shouting at some fans in the front row who are booing her. This proves to be an error as she turns her attention back to Michelle but is met with some chops of her own and a massive boot to the face which takes the member of the Straight Edge Society down. Michelle McCool isn’t done there as she grabs hold of Serena and drops her with a RUSSIAN LEGSWEEP and floats into a nice pinfall attempt; 1… 2… Serena kicks out and won’t be beaten at this juncture in the contest.

Serena lost concentration and has learnt a valuable lesson that you can’t take your eyes off your opponent even for a split second in the WWE. Michelle McCool keeps Serena grounded for the next minute or so in the match before she gets her back to her feet and Irish whips her into the corner. Michelle runs but Serena sidesteps a shoulder thrust attempt as McCool goes shoulder-first into the ring post. That had to hurt, and Michelle comes back slowly and stands resting against the turnbuckle in perfect position for Serena to run and launch McCool back into the middle of the ring with a nice MONKEY FLIP. McCool ends up in the seated position and Serena runs and launches herself at McCool with a unique BASEMENT CLOTHESLINE. Serena quickly scrambles into the cover; 1…… 2…… Michelle gets the shoulder up this time. Just like that the Anti-DIVA has regained control of the contest and she is determined not to let her concentration lapse this time.

Serena locks in a body scissors to keep Michelle McCool on the mat and harm the breathing of the former DIVA’s Champion. The Straight Edge Society member gets Michelle slowly to her feet and drops her hard with a nice BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX, a move we often see McCool use. Serena is feeling it and she isn’t done there as she stands in the corner and tells Michelle to get to her feet. McCool turns around and walks straight into an impactful SPEAR! Serena uses the move of CM Punk’s arch-rival Edge and smirks in doing so and you must believe the Straight Edge Saviour watching that would have enjoyed it immensely. Serena sees McCool grounded but instead of going for the pin she grabs the leg of Michelle and locks in the SERENITY LOCK!!! We have seen Serena put away plenty of DIVA’s with this submission move which looks to tear the calf muscle right off the bone. Michelle desperately tries to fight out of the hold and as she gets near the ropes, Serena pulls her back to the middle, and it forces Michelle McCool to tap out! What a win for Serena yet again on WWE Superstars.​

Spoiler

Winner: Serena

Mathews:
Serena wins again and this time she has beaten a former DIVA’s Champion in Michelle McCool in impressive fashion. She didn’t have it all her own way and had to regain her momentum and showed great composure in doing so. That Spear was a direct message to Edge before the Lumberjack match this Sunday at Armageddon between the Rated R Superstar and CM Punk. Ultimately, it was the Serenity Lock which was the end for Michelle McCool though.
Striker:
That submission has put away basically everyone that Serena has faced, and she is rapidly ascending the DIVA’s division. You must believe that with the issues the Straight Edge Society have had with W.A.S.T.E. it could be Tiffany who is next on her radar as she looks to continue her momentum towards another DIVA’s Championship opportunity. Serena has had a breakout 2010 and CM Punk must take a lot of credit for making her a serious player thanks to the Straight Edge Society.
Mathews:
CM Punk will try and take some of the credit whether it was down to him or not. I didn’t see anyone out here helping Serena, she got the job done on her own. Speaking of the Straight Edge Saviour, make sure you don’t go anywhere as our main event will see Punk take on none other than Tyson Kidd of The Hart Dynasty. That should be an incredible match as Punk gets ready to take on Edge at Armageddon in a massive Lumberjack match.

Serena has her hand raised by the referee in victory and looks very happy with her efforts. She smirks at Michelle McCool who holds her leg in pain after submitting and shows no mercy whatsoever. Serena gets out of the ring and continues to taunt as she walks backwards up the ramp. Serena mouths to the camera that she is coming for Tiffany as the announce team alluded to and it seems we know what is next on her agenda ahead of that Lumberjack match at Armageddon. The screen fades and WWE Superstars goes to a commercial break.

Backstage Interviewer – Todd Grisham:
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to WWE Superstars and would you please welcome my guest at this time, he is the Apex Predator, The Viper, RANDY ORTON!!!

The crowd cheers loudly as Randy Orton, in street clothes, comes into shot and looks intensely into the camera. It doesn’t appear that Orton is in any sort of good mood this evening and understandably so.

Backstage Interviewer – Todd Grisham:
Randy, thanks for your time this evening. This Sunday, you take on John Cena in a Falls Count Anywhere match at Armageddon. What are your thoughts on facing him and do you have a message for him ahead of the final pay-per-view of 2010 after he said what he does to you this Sunday will go even further than his brutal attack on your father?

The Viper – Randy Orton:
John Cena, you have made the biggest mistake of your career. You have seen what I have done to people in the WWE over the years here when I was coming through, actions that I am no longer proud of but you have awoken that dormant side of The Viper. At Armageddon, you won’t be facing any Randy Orton, you will be facing the Randy Orton who took brutality to new heights against The Undertaker inside Hell in a Cell, who beat Mick Foley at his own game in a Hardcore war and Triple H in a Last Man Standing match. Cena, you have unleashed my violence and I am going to not only beat you on Sunday, I am going to end your career.

Backstage Interviewer – Todd Grisham:
Randy, are you not at all worried that this is exactly what John wants? He seems to have got under your skin and may be able to use that to his advantage at Armageddon on Sunday?

The Viper – Randy Orton:
He isn’t under my skin, Todd. I know what I am doing. He has the ass-beating of a lifetime coming because of what he has done to my father and just when you think I am ready to beat him I am going to take things to another level. I guarantee John Cena will never be the same after Armageddon and I am going to beat the s*** out of him!

Oh my! With that expletive which we don’t often hear on WWE television these days, Orton stares into the camera and is almost foaming at the mouth with the thoughts of clashing with John Cena at Armageddon. With that, the camera cuts to the announce table and Michael Cole and King.

Cole:
Randy Orton is ready for Armageddon, and he wants nothing more than to destroy John Cena for what has happened at Survivor Series and ever since. Cena turned on Orton and went as far as attacking his father in sickening scenes. Trish Stratus has made the great decision that these two will compete under Falls Count Anywhere rules which means Orton can do whatever he wants to Cena and there won’t be any way of him getting disqualified.
King:
John Cena has not made clever moves in the last month and if you ask me then Randy Orton is going to make him pay big time. Speaking of another wrestler that might pay on Sunday is the Glamazon, Beth Phoenix who takes on Mickie James for the DIVA’s Championship. She returned at Survivor Series and destroyed Mickie after her brutal Hardcore match with Melina and is determined to win the title this Sunday at Armageddon.
Cole:
Beth Phoenix has done everything she could to get in the head of Mickie James, but the DIVA’s Champion has been on her top form and defended the title against Serena and Melina again in recent weeks. Tonight, Phoenix has a big task ahead of her as she is about to face Melina herself who has been on the roll of her career in 2010 despite coming up short against Mickie James in recent times. Here comes the Paparazzi Princess!

The music of Melina hits and she comes out to a mixed reaction from the WWE Universe wearing a striking royal blue and white version of her attire with black fur around her wrestling boots. Melina struts down the red carpet and the ‘photographers’ take their snaps of her. Melina walks up the steel steps and along the ring apron as she leaps into the splits which always gets a big pop from the crowd. Melina gets in the ring and awaits her opponent.

The Glamazon, Beth Phoenix comes out to her music as she receives a chorus of boos from the crowd in attendance. There is no doubt she is not liked by the WWE Universe heading into her match against Mickie James this Sunday at Armageddon. Phoenix is wearing red and black attire as she looks mighty confident striding down the ramp. She gets in the ring and gets right in the face of Melina but before the match gets started another entrance is made.

None other than the DIVA’s Champion, Mickie James is here as she comes out from the back and gets a massive pop from the crowd. She is dressed in street clothes with jeans and a standard t-shirt on with a cowboy hat as she holds her DIVA’s Championship high in the air. She skips down the ramp and makes her way to the announce table and it looks like she is going to be on commentary for this bout which now gets underway with an angry Beth Phoenix staring a hole through Mickie.

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Singles match
Melina vs. Beth Phoenix
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That allows Melina to attack Beth Phoenix from behind as the match starts quickly. Melina clearly hasn’t forgotten that the Glamazon was ringside for her title match against Mickie James this past Monday on RAW. Melina clubs away at the back of Phoenix as she drops her down with a nice NECKBREAKER showing she has the capability to ground arguably the most powerful woman on the roster. Melina stomps away at Beth and delivers an impactful HAIR-PULL HEAD STOMP which gets some gasps from the crowd as the bump looked brutal on the skull of the number one contender for the DIVA’s Championship. Melina goes for an early cover, but Phoenix kicks out at two and the match continues. Melina doesn’t let her opponent rest as she Irish whips her into the turnbuckle and runs at her, but Beth gets her elbows up and connects with the side of the head of the onrushing Melina. She stumbles backwards as the Glamazon flattens her with a big LARIAT!

Just like that Beth Phoenix takes control of proceedings and mounts Melina, connecting with some forearms to the side of the face before getting the Paparazzi Princess back to her feet. The Glamazon lifts her opponent up and drives her down into the canvas with a beautiful RUNNING POWERSLAM as she follows it up with a LEG DROP across the head and neck of Melina. Beth Phoenix goes for her first pin attempt of the bout; 1… 2… No! Not yet as the Glamazon needs to do more damage to the woman she is facing here tonight. Phoenix doesn’t let it impact her as he tells Mickie James to watch what she is about to do. She stalks Melina who slowly gets to her feet and Phoenix looks for a FISHERMAN’S SUPLEX but it is blocked by her opponent and the Paparazzi Princess rolls Phoenix up; 1…… 2…… That was so close, but the Glamazon just kicked out in time. Melina doesn’t waste a moment though as she connects with a BIG BOOT which floors Beth and sees Melina end in the splits position.​

Cole:
Melina nearly shocked Beth Phoenix right there and a defeat tonight ahead of her DIVA’s Championship opportunity this Sunday would be a disaster. It seems the Glamazon may be distracted by your presence out here Mickie James. What have you made of this contest so far as Melina is on top of your opponent for the final pay-per-view of 2010?
DIVA’s Champion – Mickie James:
This division is getting stronger every week and trust me I know just how tough Melina is. We have battled this year time and time again, but I came out on top and Beth will learn just why this Sunday. I am a fighting DIVA’s Champion and I won’t let the Glamazon take this title and sully what I have worked for this year. I am putting this division on the map and she is trying to undo all of that.
King:
Beth Phoenix talks a big game, but she needs to win tonight against Melina going into that title match against you, Mickie. The Glamazon seems to be distracted by your presence so far and Melina is not an opponent to have less than 100 percent focus on. Melina looks like she is ready to do more damage to Beth Phoenix as she has reversed the momentum in this contest.
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Melina looks to keep her momentum going against Beth as she Irish whips her into the turnbuckle and connects with a CORNER CLOTHESLINE. Melina sees that she has an opportunity to do some serious damage and places Phoenix in the horizontal position on the second turnbuckle as she takes a few steps back. Melina runs, propels herself up using the top rope and comes down with both of her knees taking out her opponent in dramatic fashion. Beth holds her ribs in pain as Melina wastes no time in hooking the leg and looking for the victory; 1……… 2……… The Glamazon gets the shoulder up. Melina thinks she has a big chance of winning this match and screams at the top of her lungs which gets a cheer from the WWE Universe. Melina Irish whips Beth and does her matrix evasion which gets a gasp before nailing a big kick to Phoenix on the rebound. She follows that up with an incredible HEADSCISSORS FACEBUSTER! Melina falls into the cover again; 1……… 2……… Beth Phoenix gets the shoulder up again!

Melina cannot believe it and remonstrates with the referee believing that it was a slow count. He is having none of it though and we continue. The Paparazzi Princess refocuses and waits for Phoenix to slowly get to her feet. She calls for the LAST CALL but in an incredible counter, while she is on her back, Beth stops the momentum and holds Melina in position. She drives her body backwards into the turnbuckle as the former MNM member crumples in a heap on the canvas. The Glamazon smirks and takes some time to regain her balance and breath after taking some serious punishment in the last few minutes. Phoenix drops Melina with a SLINGSHOT SUPLEX and quickly locks in a CLOVERLEAF submission as she looks to make the plucky RAW DIVA tap out and make a statement in front of Mickie James. Melina struggles as she tries to claw her way to the bottom rope and she does manage to do so after about 50 seconds or so in the hold much to the delight of the crowd who are definitely behind Melina out of these two.

Mickie James applauds the resilience of Melina as she respects her former rival, but Beth Phoenix is well on top in the match at this juncture. The Glamazon holds the top rope to steady herself as she waits for the Paparazzi Princess to get back to a vertical base. Melina does so but she is made to regret it as Beth shows off her incredible strength as she gets her opponent up in a MILITARY PRESS! She walks with Melina up above her head and faces Mickie James as she drops her hard on the canvas. Beth Phoenix glares at Mickie James who now stands up at the announce table as the Glamazon tells the DIVA’s Champion to watch. Phoenix grabs Melina by her hair and gets her in position for the GLAM SLAM which she absolutely nails as her opponent slams into the mat. Beth hooks the leg and stares straight at Mickie as she does so; 1…………… 2…………… 3! Beth Phoenix beats Melina and is rolling just days before challenging Mickie James for the DIVA’s Championship.​

Spoiler

Winner: Beth Phoenix

Cole:
Beth Phoenix has picked up a big win and has earned some momentum ahead of her big clash with Mickie James for the DIVA’s Championship this Sunday at Armageddon. Mickie James had a front row seat for this match and she has done her scouting on the Glamazon. I cannot wait for the clash between the two of them at the final pay-per-view in 2010. Mickie and Beth look like they may struggle to be kept apart with both of them desperate to get hold of one another.
King:
Don’t forget they can’t though as RAW General Manager, Trish Stratus has imposed a no contact rule which means that if either of them physically provokes the other they will be suspended and face serious consequences. That is until this Sunday when at Armageddon they are going to absolutely brutalise one another. Mickie James is desperate to get her hands on the Glamazon after what she did at Survivor Series and in the weeks since to try and make her life a living hell.
Cole:
Mickie James has taken great pride in taking the DIVA’s division to new heights ever since she won the title. It was Melina she defeated back in May and has never looked back. Mickie has beaten the likes of Melina, Gail Kim, Alicia Fox and Serena with the title on the line and she looks to add Beth Phoenix to that list on Sunday evening. I cannot wait to see these two women clash with the title on the line! It is going to be amazing.

Beth Phoenix has her hand raised in victory by the referee and she doesn’t take her eyes off Mickie James who is standing at the announce table and holds the DIVA’s Championship high in the air. Mickie is ready for a fight and so is the Glamazon but they both know they can’t put the Armageddon match at risk. Melina slinks up the ramp looking disappointed as Beth and Mickie glare at one another some more and the screen fades as WWE Superstars goes to a commercial break.

The final pay-per-view of 2010 will see the landscape change forever…

On Sunday, December 19, WWE presents ARMAGEDDON!

Big Show vs. Triple H vs. Kane vs. Chris Jericho ©
Fatal 4 Way Elimination match
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP

Evan Bourne vs. Sheamus ©
Steel Cage match
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James ©
Singles match
DIVA’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Falls Count Anywhere match

Undertaker vs. Christian
First Blood match

Dolph Ziggler vs. Daniel Bryan ©
Singles match
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Tyson Kidd vs. Richie Steamboat vs. Kaval ©
Triple Threat match
CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

CM Punk vs. Edge
Lumberjack match
Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. act as Lumberjacks

Mathews:
Welcome back to WWE Superstars everyone and we are just three nights away from the final pay-per-view of 2010, Armageddon. We know that Sheamus will defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Evan Bourne inside a Steel Cage and we also know CM Punk will face off with Edge in a Lumberjack match with the Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. at ringside to keep the action in the ring.
Striker:
There are going to be combustible elements everywhere on Sunday at Armageddon and the Lumberjack match could end up being a demolition derby. Not only that we have Mickie James defending her DIVA’s Championship against Beth Phoenix and the WWE Championship on the line in a Fatal 4 Way Elimination match as Chris Jericho defends against Kane, Triple H and the Big Show with the odds firmly stacked against him.
Mathews:
Chris Jericho is facing a big battle to keep hold of his title but it is now time for our main event as the Straight Edge Saviour, CM Punk takes on Tyson Kidd. The Hart Dynasty member will challenge Kaval for the Cruiserweight Championship at Armageddon in a Triple Threat match which will also include the newcomer Richie Steamboat. Who is going to get some crucial momentum heading into the pay-per-view? It is time to find out.

The music of Tyson Kidd and The Hart Dynasty hits and he comes out from the back accompanied by David Hart Smith and Natalya. The crowd cheers one of the number one contenders for the Cruiserweight Championship as he taunts at the top of the ramp and hugs Smith and Natalya as they return to the back. Kidd is going to go it alone tonight to try and make a statement against his opponent. Kidd gets in the ring and bounces up and down as his opponent makes his entrance.

The crowd boos loudly as CM Punk comes out from the back as he sits on the top of the ramp with his legs crossed and rolls his hands together in trademark style. He eventually gets to his feet in green and black trunks with white stars on them. Punk is also alone without the Straight Edge Society as he walks slowly down the ramp. Punk gets in the ring and taunts getting some major heat from the crowd as referee Charles Robinson calls for the bell and our main event is underway.

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Singles match
Tyson Kidd vs. CM Punk
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CM Punk and Tyson Kidd start the match slowly with both of them feeling one another out and hoping to keep the other grounded. CM Punk uses his extra size to get on top of Kidd but the Hart Dynasty member wriggles free and takes his opponent down with a side headlock. Kidd has it in tight but Punk nips up out of it and nails Tyson with a big right hand which drops him and it appears the early grappling battle is over. Punk smirks at flooring Kidd so easily and decides to Irish whip him into the turnbuckle. He chops away at him in the corner before connecting with a nice SNAP SUPLEX which takes him down as he covers; 1... 2... Kidd kicks out. Punk knew he wasn't going to win the match there, but he wanted to exert some extra pressure on his opponent. CM Punk is in control as he locks in a headlock on the canvas and tries to keep Kidd at a slow pace in the bout. Punk knows that is his best way to pick up a win.

The Straight Edge Saviour is in control and enjoys slowing the pace down as he stomps away at Kidd and then gets him in a body scissors. He talks trash and tells Tyson he can be as good as Punk if he accepts his way of living which the crowd boos. Kidd begins to fight out and both men are back to a vertical base but Punk grounds The Hart Dynasty member quickly with a nice LEG LARIAT as he smirks at the crowd and taunts, getting even more disdain from them. Punk decides to Irish whip Tyson Kidd and speeds the match up and it suits his opponent as he ducks under a clothesline attempt but just like that he is taken down to the canvas again with a beautiful TILT-A-WHIRL BACKBREAKER! Punk smiles again as he hooks the leg; 1… 2… Kidd kicks out again and won’t be beaten by the Straight Edge Saviour at this juncture. Punk acknowledges the fight in his opponent and gets him to his feet before delivering a massive slap to the side of the face which gets gasps from the shocked crowd.

It lights a fire under Tyson Kidd and that may have been a big error from CM Punk as Kidd hammers away and throws big kicks at him. Tyson Kidd Irish whips Punk and takes him down with an awesome SPINNING HEEL KICK as he follows it up with a nice LEAPING NECKBREAKER and a SPRINGBOARD DROPKICK from the ring apron. Tyson Kidd goes for his first pin attempt of the match but Punk kicks out and the main event on this week’s WWE Superstars continues. Kidd is in the ascendancy now and wants to make sure he keeps it that way as he gets CM Punk back up to a vertical base. Kidd shows some great strength in lifting Punk up and dropping him down with a brutal BRAINBUSTER as he hooks both legs and puts as much pressure on his opponent as he can; 1…… 2…… CM Punk gets the shoulder up but he knows he is in a fight for sure. Tyson Kidd knows he has to keep going and climbs to the top rope looking for something big.

Kidd tells Punk to get back to his feet and is thinking of the BLOCKBUSTER which he nails but the Straight Edge Saviour wisely rolls out of the ring after taking the bump and tries to create some separation from his opponent. Tyson Kidd doesn’t let him though as he quickly stands on the ring apron, runs at him and lunches himself at Punk with a SOMERSAULT PLANCHA! The crowd pops loudly for one of the number one contenders for the Cruiserweight Championship as he scoops up Punk and replaces him to the ring. Kidd gets back on the ring apron and this time he connects with a SPRINGBOARD TORNADO DDT as Punk staggered back up to his feet. This could be it! Tyson Kidd hooks the legs of Punk again; 1……… 2……… CM Punk gets his foot on the bottom rope to keep the match alive. The Hart Dynasty member cannot believe it but the referee points at the foot which is still on the bottom rope and he is forced to accept the decision as the match goes on.

Kidd drags CM Punk into the middle of the ring and calls for the SHARPSHOOTER which gets a big pop from the crowd but the Straight Edge Saviour realises he can’t afford to be put into the submission and fights back with all his might. He clings onto the ropes as the referee orders Kidd back. Tyson rushes at Punk but he manages to DROP TOEHOLD him onto the second rope neck first as Kidd immediately gasps for air. Punk takes a moment to gather himself as he has been on the receiving end of some consistent punishment by Kidd. Punk goes after his opponent and connects with some clubs to the back before he Irish whips him into the corner. Punk sprints and delivers the RUNNING KNEE followed by his trademark BULLDOG! Punk is suddenly rolling as he ushers Tyson Kidd to his feet but immediately takes him down with an incredible ROUNDHOUSE KICK! The impact of that shot could be heard throughout the arena as Punk falls into the cover; 1………… 2………… NO! Tyson Kidd gets the shoulder up!

CM Punk cannot believe it and argues with the official but then refocuses on the job at hand which is to beat Tyson Kidd. Punk knows he needs a win ahead of his Lumberjack match with Edge this Sunday at Armageddon. Punk pounces on Tyson Kidd and locks in the ANACONDA VICE!!! The deadly submission is in and Kidd is in severe pain as he desperately tries to get out of it and he does manage to as he rolls up CM Punk while still in the hold forcing him to break the hold. Punk sees the damage he has done and gets Tyson Kidd on his shoulders as he looks for the GO TO SLEEP!!! Tyson Kidd evades the move though and slides out of the predicament as he nails Punk with the SNAP FISHERMAN’S NECKBREAKER! This has to be it! Tyson Kidd has put away so many opponents with his finisher. Kidd hooks the leg; 1…………… 2…………… CM Punk somehow gets the shoulder up as the crowd erupts at what they are seeing and chant ‘this is awesome’ repeatedly.

Tyson Kidd is desperate to put Punk away and arguably pick up the biggest singles victory of his career as he looks to lock in the SHARPSHOOTER again and this time he does so as he manages to step over and leverages himself. CM Punk has pain etched all across his face as he desperately tries to claw his way to the ropes but before he does he decides to flip his body inside itself and kicks away at Kidd to make him release the hold. Tyson Kidd rocks backwards but goes straight back onto Punk which is a mistake as Punk grabs the trunks and sends Kidd flying head-first into the second turnbuckle. CM Punk stands and waits for the groggy Tyson Kidd to turn around as he gets him on his shoulders and this time nails the GO TO SLEEP!!! Just like that and hobbling, Punk floors Kidd and hooks the legs; 1…………… 2…………… 3! CM Punk picks up one hell of a victory over Tyson Kidd.​

Spoiler

Winner: CM Punk

Mathews:
CM Punk has just beaten Tyson Kidd but what a match that was. The Straight Edge Saviour had to work incredibly hard to beat one of the men who will challenge for the Cruiserweight Championship this Sunday at Armageddon. Don’t forget CM Punk faces off with Edge in that huge Lumberjack match involving the Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. but he is going to be feeling it this Sunday no doubt about it. What a main event and a Match of the Year candidate and I don’t say that lightly.
Striker:
CM Punk has once again proven that his way of living is better than yours and just when you thought Tyson Kidd might pull off an incredible win, Punk rose from the ashes and nailed that Go To Sleep. Edge will have been watching and he just learned how much punishment he is going to have to inflict if he wants to beat Punk. What an incredible match that was and I would love to see these two go at it again in the future. Maybe they will, sooner rather than later.
Mathews:
Something tells me this won’t be the last time CM Punk and Tyson Kidd lock up in the middle of the ring and it is a match that everyone in the WWE would love to see again. They are the future of the business as are so many of the young Superstars on Friday Night SmackDown. What a night it has been on WWE Superstars and we have SmackDown tomorrow night before we go to the final pay-per-view of 2010, Armageddon this Sunday. Make sure you do not miss it! Goodnight everyone!

WWE Superstars ends with an exhausted CM Punk celebrating his victory as the Anti-DIVA, Serena comes out from the back to check on him and runs her hands through his hair. Punk smiles and celebrates his victory as Tyson Kidd rolls to the outside and the referee checks on him. Punk mouths to the camera that he hopes Edge was watching and that once again Straight Edge has prevailed. CM Punk taunts on the second turnbuckle as the screen fades as WWE Superstars goes off the air for another week.

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Attendance: 9,002
Show Income: $360,080​

QUICK RESULTS
-Marcus Cor Von & The World’s Greatest Tag Team def. Jack Swagger & Rough Justice
-Serena def. Michelle McCool
-Beth Phoenix def. Melina
-CM Punk def. Tyson Kidd​

 

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Friday, December 17, 2010 – Lafayette, Louisiana

The final SmackDown before Armageddon will be packed with action as General Manager, Theodore Long wants to make sure the blue brand goes into the final pay-per-view of 2010 with a bang. It has already been announced that the show will start with a massive WWE Tag Team Championship match as Drew McIntyre and Finlay of The Empire put their titles up for grabs against the dynamic team of Cody Rhodes and Goldust. Can The Rhodes Brothers get the job done and will we crown new champions before the end of 2010?

That’s not all that is on the agenda though as the main event will see the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, Evan Bourne go one-on-one with the Straight Edge Saviour, CM Punk. Bourne takes on Sheamus for the World Heavyweight Title at Armageddon inside a Steel Cage and Punk faces off with his nemesis, Edge in a Lumberjack match with the Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. enforcing things at ringside. Who will pick up a big win and take the momentum into Armageddon into their massive matches with titles and pride on the line?

Speaking of the Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. there will be two other matches involving them as Wade Barrett and Mark Harper collide in singles action. As well as that, Antonio Cesaro teams up with Tiffany to face off with Luke Gallows and Serena. Edge and CM Punk will no doubt be watching these matches closely as the war between these two factions shows no signs of slowing down. Armageddon will finally see both groups coming to blows with Punk and Edge squaring off in the ring and looking to settle their rivalry.

The other two matches set for the show will see Tyson Kidd taking on Hunico just 48 hours before he challenges Kaval for the Cruiserweight Championship in a match that also involves newcomer, Richie Steamboat. Number one contender for the Intercontinental Championship, Dolph Ziggler is set to team with Alberto Del Rio to face off with the American Dragon and reigning title holder, Daniel Bryan and Mr Money in the Bank, John Morrison. Make sure you tune into SmackDown for all this and more as we steamroll toward Armageddon this Sunday!

CONFIRMED FOR SMACKDOWN

Cody Rhodes & Goldust vs. The Empire (Drew McIntyre & Finlay) ©
WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

Antonio Cesaro & Tiffany vs. Luke Gallows & Serena

Tyson Kidd vs. Hunico

Daniel Bryan & John Morrison vs. Dolph Ziggler & Alberto Del Rio

Wade Barrett vs. Mark Harper

Evan Bourne vs. CM Punk​

 

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SmackDown! – Friday, December 17, 2010 – Lafayette, Louisiana

Final Stop to Armageddon

Before the show begins, we get a video recapping the events of last week on SmackDown. The first thing we see is Cody Rhodes and Goldust winning a Triple Threat Tag Team match to earn a WWE Tag Team Championship shot against The Empire tonight. We switch to what happened in the main event after that and Sheamus pinning Evan Bourne by rolling him up and grabbing his tights in a match which also featured Dolph Ziggler and Daniel Bryan. We get hype for tonight’s main event which will see CM Punk take on the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, Evan Bourne just 48 hours before Armageddon. The SmackDown titles play and we head into the arena…

Mathews:
Ladies and gentlemen, we welcome you to Friday Night SmackDown and we have one hell of a show for you tonight, just two nights away from the final pay-per-view of 2010, Armageddon. Our main event will see Evan Bourne take on CM Punk as both look for momentum. Don’t forget, Bourne takes on Sheamus for the World Heavyweight Championship inside a Steel Cage at the event and CM Punk faces off with Edge in a Lumberjack match.
Striker:
I cannot wait for that match and the rivalry between the Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. is only going to continue as well because we have two matches where various members of both stables will collide tonight. Before all of that though we are kicking off the show with what should be an epic match as the WWE Tag Team Championships are on the line as Cody Rhodes and Goldust challenge the all-conquering team of Drew McIntyre and Finlay, better known as The Empire.
Mathews:
We are ending 2010 in style on the blue brand and our General Manager, Theodore Long has booked this title match to kick-off proceedings right here tonight in Lafayette, Louisiana. So, without further ado let’s not waste any more time and send it to our esteemed ring announce Tony Chimel who has all the introductions. Are we about to see a title change I wonder?

Ring Announcer – Tony Chimel:
The following contest is a Tag Team match scheduled for one fall, and it is for the WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP!

The music of the challengers hits first with Goldust coming out to his iconic theme and taunting before it changes to the music of Cody Rhodes. He joins Goldust at the top of the stage and gives him a hug before the two of them make their way down to the ring. The crowd cheers them loudly and wants to see them win the WWE Tag Team Titles tonight and end their 2010 with a bang. They climb the ropes in the ring and taunt some more to a deafening pop from the crowd.

That all changes when the slow music of The Empire hits and out from the back strides Drew McIntyre, Finlay and The Ripper, Paul Burchill. They stop on the top of the ramp to hold their titles aloft before slowly walking down the ramp and entering the ring. Cody Rhodes and Goldust aren't backing down though as referee Charles Robinson holds the titles up and signals they are on the line as he asks for the bell and this title match is underway.

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Tag Team match
Cody Rhodes & Goldust vs. The Empire (Drew McIntyre & Finlay) ©
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Goldust and Finlay start the match for their respective teams in a battle between the two veterans. They throw right hands at one another as Goldust takes Finlay down with a side headlock only for the Belfast Brawler to wriggle free and get back to a vertical base. He sweeps the legs out from underneath Goldust and lands on top but before the referee can even begin counting, the Bizarre One has kicked out and both men are facing one another again. They nod in a show of respect as they have both done all there is to do in the WWE and throughout their glittering wrestling careers. Goldust changes tact and tries to speed things up as he Irish whips Finlay and takes him down with a nice clothesline. He misses with a leg drop though and instead, Finlay runs off the ropes and connects with a nice boot to the side of the face. He goes for a cover but Goldust kicks out at just one. Nothing is giving for either man in the early going with the WWE Tag Team Championships on the line.

It is Finlay who gets the first bit of real momentum in the contest as he blocks some punches from Goldust and connects with a kick to the gut and a big EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! The Bizarre One is floored as The Empire member stomps away and drops multiple elbows on his opponent. Finlay grips the leg and tags in Drew McIntyre who leaps straight on the leg of Goldust. He isn't done there as he drops him with a wicked DRAGON SCREW and locks in a FIGURE FOUR LEG LOCK which immediately gets some woos from the crowd. Before he can do any damage though, Cody Rhodes comes in and breaks the hold as he quickly returns to the ring apron and acts as a cheerleader to his partner. Cody is desperate for a tag and to get into the match with the titles on the line. Goldust is still struggling though as Drew McIntyre tosses him like a piece of meat halfway across the ring and taunts which gets him quite the negative response from the crowd in Lafayette.

McIntyre doesn't care one bit about the response he is getting and continues his onslaught on Goldust who really needs to make a tag. He gets the Bizarre One up and drops him with a nice BACKBREAKER and follows it up with a beautiful FIREMAN'S CARRY GUTBUSTER! The Sinister Scotsman covers but once again Goldust refuses to be beaten. The crowd is getting behind him with the WWE Tag Team Titles on the line as McIntyre tells them to shut up and he stands him up in the turnbuckle. Drew connects with two massive chops but as he goes for a third, Goldust ducks underneath and grabs hold of McIntyre, driving him down with a desperation BULLDOG. Both men are down as the crowd starts chanting for Cody at the top of their lungs. McIntyre quickly makes the tag to Finlay who grabs the leg of Goldust to stop the tag which gets boos but he is nailed with an ENZUIGIRI and the Bizarre One makes the tag to Cody Rhodes!

Rhodes comes in with venom as he takes down Finlay with a couple of clotheslines, dropkicks Drew McIntyre off the apron and connects with a BACK BODY DROP to the Belfast Brawler. Paul Burchill is suddenly on the apron but Cody takes him out with a BEAUTIFUL DISASTER KICK! The Ripper lands hard on the outside as Rhodes turns his attention back to Finlay and capturing the WWE Tag Team Championship. Cody hammers away at Finlay and Irish whips him into the corner as he sprints at The Empire member but he is met with a big forearm to the face. Cody stumbles backward as Finlay runs at him but he is caught with a SNAP POWERSLAM! That looked very similar to what one of Cody's mentors, Randy Orton has hit on countless opponents over the years. Rhodes hooks the leg; 1... 2... Drew McIntyre is back in and breaking up the cover. That brings Goldust back in and all four men are in the ring as the referee has lost all control.

All four men stand opposite one another and as the crowd reaches its maximum volume they start hammering away at each other in spectacular fashion, selling just how important this match is with the WWE Tag Team Championships on the line. Drew McIntyre eventually gets the better of Goldust and clotheslines him to the outside as Cody Rhodes takes down Finlay with a nice standing dropkick. McIntyre is met with a big NECKBREAKER by Cody who calls for the CROSS RHODES even though Drew isn't the legal man. Rhodes stalks the Chosen One and nails his finisher as McIntyre rolls to the outside. Paul Burchill jumps up on the apron again and is quickly met with a swift punch from Cody but the distraction does the damage as Rhodes turns around and walks straight into the CELTIC CROSS! Finlay nails it and covers immediately; 1......... 2......... Somehow Cody Rhodes kicks out and this title match continues!

The crowd is going nuts and continues to chant 'this is awesome' as Finlay cannot believe that didn't put his opponent away. He calls for Cody to get up again and has the Shillelagh in hand looking to take his opponent out. It would also end the match via disqualification which would ensure The Empire remain WWE Tag Team Champions. Finlay goes for it but Cody ducks underneath and takes him out with a DDT leaving both men down in the middle of the ring exhausted as Drew McIntyre and Goldust have slowly made it back up to their corners. The noise is deafening inside the arena as Finlay and Cody Rhodes crawl back towards their respective partners and finally both make tags at the same time as we enter the deep waters of the match. Goldust sees that Drew McIntyre is flying towards him and ducks underneath a headbutt and as Drew comes back he is met with a beautiful SPINEBUSTER! The Bizarre One is feeling it and is not done there.

He climbs to the second rope and faces into the crowd only to hurl himself backward and he takes Drew McIntyre out with a SPINNING CROSSBODY. 1............ 2............ Kick out from the Sinister Scotsman! Goldust stays focused and waits for McIntyre to get back to his feet as he takes him down with the CODE GOLD - what he calls his sunset flip powerbomb. He covers again; 1............... 2............... McIntyre just gets out of it again. Both men are back to their feet and this time Goldust calls for the DIRECTOR'S CUT to finish this once and for all and crown new champions but McIntyre has it well scouted and blocks it. McIntyre gets out of the hold Goldust has on him and just like that he pops his hips and launches the Bizarre One with an incredible BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX! McIntyre is exhausted but calls for Goldust to get to his feet and hooks in the FUTURE SHOCK DDT! McIntyre hooks both legs in desperation as Paul Burchill stops Cody Rhodes from getting back in the ring to break up the count; 1............... 2...........................3! The Empire has retained the titles!​

Spoiler

Winners: The Empire (STILL Champions)

Mathews:
The Empire has done it but Cody Rhodes was about to break up that pin attempt if it wasn't for Paul Burchill being at ringside and stopping him from doing so. The Ripper had no business being out here and that was the third time he involved himself in what was an incredible contest between these four men. Cody Rhodes and Goldust came so close to beating Drew McIntyre and Finlay and us crowning new WWE Tag Team Champions, Matt.
Striker:
What a way to start the show that was. These teams went all out for the win and for once, Josh, I actually agree with you. Paul Burchill ruined what should have been an exciting climax to that match with the WWE Tag Titles on the line. I hope we see The Empire defend against Cody Rhodes and Goldust again very soon because that was an incredible bout. It is once again Drew McIntyre and Finlay that come out on top though.
Mathews:
I'm glad you have finally seen things for what they are, Matt. This wasn't some one-off with Paul Burchill getting involved. If you ask me, he has a lot to answer for and The Empire would not still be WWE Tag Team Champions if it wasn't for him. What a start to the show as we are just two nights away from Armageddon and we still have so much more to come including our main event which sees the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, Evan Bourne take on the Straight Edge Saviour, CM Punk.

Referee Charles Robinson hands the exhausted Drew McIntyre and Finlay their titles after their successful defence and they hold them tightly as Paul Burchill gets in the ring and congratulates his Empire teammates. Cody Rhodes looks ticked off on the outside as he gets in the ring and confronts The Empire, describing what happened. Drew McIntyre doesn't seem aware of what happened and asks Burchill if he did what Cody is saying. The Ripper confirms it which seems to have irked the Chosen One as he leaves the ring and exits alone. With that the screen fades and SmackDown goes to a commercial break.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
Welcome back to SmackDown everyone and would you please welcome my guest at this time, he is the Rated R Superstar, EDGE!

The crowd cheers loudly as Edge dressed in street clothes comes into the shot with a wide smile on his face. He has sunglasses on as Byron Saxton continues with the interview.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
Edge, this Sunday at Armageddon you finally get your hands on CM Punk in a Lumberjack match with the rest of the Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. at ringside. What are your thoughts going into the match against your arch-rival?

Rated R Superstar - Edge:
This Sunday at Armageddon, the numbers are finally even. For months, I have had to deal with CM Punk and being outnumbered by the Straight Edge Society. People like John Morrison, Cody Rhodes, Goldust and The Hart Dynasty tried to help me but they had their own battles they were fighting. That's when I decided I needed to come up with a plan. They call me the Ultimate Opportunist, you know what I mean?

That's when I approached Wade Barrett, Antonio Cesaro, Seth Rollins and Tiffany and made them an offer to come to SmackDown, learn from me, and get a piece of the Straight Edge Society. They had no hesitation and here we are and on Sunday night, at Armageddon, CM Punk's reign of terror and sanctimonious sermons will be over for good!

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
You're fired up Edge and honestly, I can't blame you after what CM Punk has put you through in recent weeks and months. Will you be watching tonight's main event when Punk takes on the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, Evan Bourne?

Rated R Superstar - Edge:
You're damn right I'll be watching and just in case the Straight Edge Society tries to get involved let me warn them that W.A.S.T.E. will be right here waiting to step in should they choose to do so. Punk is going to get what is coming to him Sunday and Evan Bourne is going to give him a little preview of what that is going to feel like. Then, after this Sunday at Armageddon, it is time for the Rated R Superstar to go back after some gold.

The crowd cheers and gasps at that proclamation from Edge and they sense that might not be the last of the Rated R Superstar we will see this evening on SmackDown. He also seems to be looking past CM Punk this Sunday and to some sort of World Heavyweight Championship opportunity in the near future.

Mathews:
Welcome back to SmackDown everyone! Edge is fired up about facing CM Punk at Armageddon this Sunday because he knows the odds will finally be even. The Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. being at ringside as Lumberjacks is going to make it chaotic and I cannot wait to see what happens when these two collide. The Rated R Superstar could finally get his retribution on the Straight Edge Saviour.
Striker:
Edge has certainly changed the outlook since he introduced his W.A.S.T.E. teammates and he insists he is going to destroy CM Punk and the rest of his Straight Edge Society. Speaking of, we have the first of two matches between the warring factions about to take place as Antonio Cesaro teams with Tiffany to take on Luke Gallows and Serena. The First Disciple and the Anti-DIVA will want to get an all-important win for CM Punk's momentum.
Mathews:
This is going to be a hard-hitting affair as we have already seen the incredible strength of the Swiss Superman, Antonio Cesaro and we know Tiffany is determined to make an impact under the learning tree of Edge on SmackDown. Whoever wins this match tonight is handing Edge or CM Punk some crucial momentum ahead of their match at Armageddon with their respective stable-mates acting as lumberjacks.

The music of Antonio Cesaro hits first and it is notable that despite only just debuting all members have W.A.S.T.E. have their own theme music and don't just come out to Edge's iconic entrance music. He gets to the bottom of the ramp and then points behind him as his music switches to that of former ECW General Manager, Tiffany. We are seeing her in the ring for the first time in her career since she has come to SmackDown. Cesaro and Tiffany get in the ring and get a nice reaction as they await their opponents.

The atmosphere changes somewhat when the heavy rock music of CM Punk comes through the PA system and the First Disciple, Luke Gallows comes out from the back alongside the Anti-DIVA, Serena. The two of them look confident and ready to go to battle against their W.A.S.T.E. adversaries and waste little time in getting into the ring. Gallows is wearing his usual singlet while Serena is wearing some wrestling trunks with a tight top emblazoned with the SES logo. The referee checks that everyone is ready and signals for the bell.

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Mixed Tag Team match
Antonio Cesaro & Tiffany vs. Luke Gallows & Serena
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In a break from what is usually seen we get Tiffany and Serena face-off as the women take centre stage and the crowd is actually really into it. Tiffany was always liked during her time on ECW and Serena has made an impact in recent weeks even pushing Mickie James all the way for the DIVA's Championship. They throw big forearms at each other before Tiffany grabs Serena and takes her down with a NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX. Tiffany keeps it bridged and goes for the first cover of the match; 1... 2... Serena kicks out and quickly gets back to her feet. She reverses the momentum with a massive punch to the face and takes the W.A.S.T.E. member down with her own BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX! Serena goes for the pin; 1... 2... This time it is Tiffany who kicks out of the predicament. These DIVA's are going at it and the former ECW General Manager pushes Serena back into her corner as Luke Gallows tags himself in and the women are forced to exit proceedings.

The crowd cheers as they see Antonio Cesaro step into the ring from the other corner and he immediately squares up to the First Disciple. Cesaro is clearly not intimidated and the two start throwing big right hands, chops and European uppercuts at one another. It is the SmackDown newcomer who gets the better of his bigger opponent as he goes behind and shows off his incredible strength as he takes him down with a GERMAN SUPLEX! Cesaro bridges and shows brilliant control; 1...... 2...... Gallows kicks out and very nearly got shocked by the Swiss Superman there. He does not take kindly to that and as Cesaro runs at him to do more damage, Gallows takes him down with a massive THRUST KICK. He picks up the W.A.S.T.E. member and tosses him with anger connecting with a FALLAWAY SLAM! 1...... 2...... Cesaro gets the shoulder up as the match goes on.

The crowd cheers for Cesaro as they want him to get back on top but Gallows tells everyone in Lafayette to shut up and learn that Straight Edge is the way to live their lives. That does not go down well and he gets some major heat from the crowd. He also took his eye off the ball by doing that and Cesaro takes full advantage as he Irish whips Gallows into the corner and delivers a huge RUNNING UPPERCUT! Gallows is rocked as Cesaro shows more brute strength in taking Gallows up and then dropping him down with a DELAYED VERTICAL SUPLEX. The crowd chant Ce-Sar-O repeatedly and he has instantly won them over with his incredible skill. Gallows has had enough and he quickly retreats to his corner and tags Serena back into the match forcing Antonio Cesaro to exit the bout in place of Tiffany. The two DIVA's are now ready to go at it once more as this match between the Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. reaches its climax.

Tiffany and Serena go at it once more and it is the Anti-DIVA who comes out on top as she delivers a couple of arm drags and launches her opponent across the ring with a nice MONKEY FLIP! Serena calls for the end of the match and her SERENITY LOCK which has put away so many women on the WWE roster in recent weeks. She waits for Tiffany to get back to her feet and locks in the hold. As she applies pressure, Luke Gallows attempts to take Antonio Cesaro off the ring apron but the Swiss Superman reverses and flies off the ring apron with a huge EUROPEAN UPPERCUT taking Gallows down. Serena has released the hold as she is distracted by what is happening on the outside but she quickly refocuses on Tiffany only to be rolled up; 1......... 2......... 3! Tiffany pins Serena and W.A.S.T.E. picks up the tag team victory.​

Spoiler

Winners: Antonio Cesaro & Tiffany

Mathews:
Antonio Cesaro and Tiffany pick up the win and it is first blood to W.A.S.T.E. tonight on the final SmackDown before Edge faces off with his nemesis CM Punk at Armageddon. Cesaro's power is unbelievable and Luke Gallows is a massive man let's not forget. Tiffany just scored the pinfall and shocked Serena who has been on a roll as of late and almost won the DIVA's Championship against Mickie James. What a match that was.
Striker:
CM Punk will not be happy with his First Disciple or the Anti-DIVA for not getting the job done but later this evening Mark Harper will have a chance to gain some redemption as he steps in the ring with the man who delivers bad news, Wade Barrett. These two factions are at war and there are no signs that it is going to be over anytime soon. Edge will hope he can end the Straight Edge Society for good but something tells me this is going to go on beyond Armageddon.
Mathews:
We shall have to wait and see but Edge has certainly evened the odds with the introduction of Wade Barrett, Antonio Cesaro, Seth Rollins and Tiffany to his ranks. They have all made an instant impact on the blue brand. Don't go anywhere though as we have so much more still to come on the final SmackDown before Armageddon and after the break, we will hear from the DIVA's Champion, Mickie James.

In the ring, Antonio Cesaro celebrates with Tiffany up the ramp as a forlorn Luke Gallows and Serena look pissed off inside the squared circle. Cesaro and Tiffany have got the first win of the evening for W.A.S.T.E. and they are delighted and they celebrate with the fans and high-five them up the ramp. In the end, a monitor shows Edge looking happy watching a screen backstage as Friday Night SmackDown goes to a commercial break.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to SmackDown and would you please welcome my guest at this time, she is the WWE DIVA's Champion, MICKIE JAMES!

The crowd cheers loudly as Mickie James comes into the shot with the DIVA's Championship over her shoulder. She is wearing jeans and a casual t-shirt and looks positive as Byron continues with his questions.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
Mickie James, this Sunday at Armageddon, you will put your DIVA's Championship on the line against the Glamazon, Beth Phoenix. Just how excited are you about facing your rival after jumping through several hoops this month to ensure you will defend your title against her after she returned at Survivor Series and took you out?

DIVA's Champion - Mickie James:
Oh, I’m excited and Beth, Beth should be very afraid because this Sunday, finally I will be getting my hands on the Glamazon and there is nothing she can do about it. I am determined to take this division to new heights and I have jumped through every hoop in the last month that I have had to. Beth would have just loved for me to lose this title to Melina last week but now I have won she is going to have to face the reality that is facing me, the woman she has tried to take out at every opportunity from behind since Survivor Series.

Backstage Interviewer - Byron Saxton:
Mickie, you are extremely pumped up right now. Are you in any danger of being so focused on getting your hands on Beth Phoenix that you could let the personal element of this feud cost you with the DIVA’s Championship on the line at Armageddon?

DIVA's Champion - Mickie James:
Let me make one thing very clear. I may hate Beth Phoenix, but nothing will ever be more of a priority to me than keeping hold of this DIVA’s Championship and proving I am the best female wrestler in the world. The Glamazon wants to win this title and lessen what it is worth but this Sunday she is going to find out that she is not worthy of being the champion and after Armageddon she may not be able to step back in this ring because my revenge is going to be nothing short of sweet.

With that Mickie James holds her title to the camera and kisses it as she walks off the screen and Byron Saxton hands the TV show back to Josh Mathews and Matt Striker at the announce table ringside.

Mathews:
Welcome back to SmackDown everyone and what a night it has been so far and we still have much more to come as we steamroll towards Armageddon. Our main event will see the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, Evan Bourne face off with CM Punk. Both men will be desperate to win ahead of the final pay-per-view of 2010 as they look to head in with maximum momentum.
Striker:
CM Punk and Evan Bourne have a big evening ahead of them but another WWE Superstar who will want to make an impact tonight is Tyson Kidd. This Sunday he challenges Kaval for the Cruiserweight Championship alongside RAW newcomer, Richie Steamboat in a Triple Threat match. Tonight, The Hart Dynasty member faces Hunico in singles action and can make a statement with a win before he goes into the pay-per-view.
Mathews:
Tyson Kidd will look to make another impact here tonight in putting away the Associate of Alberto Dell Rio and making a clear statement to Kaval as he chases the Cruiserweight Championship at Armageddon. Richie Steamboat is the unknown in this scenario though as he would love to capture the title at his first-ever pay-per-view appearance. Listen to this great reaction for Tyson Kidd!

The Hart Dynasty guitar riff hits and Tyson Kidd comes out with Natalya and David Hart Smith by his side. He is wearing a pink and grey attire and taunts to get another pop from the live crowd. Kidd walks down to the ring and looks focused as the three members of The Hart Dynasty taunt the crowd with Kidd and Smith on turnbuckles and Natalya in the middle as Tyson Kidd waits for his opponent.

The grandiose music of Alberto Del Rio hits and he drives into the arena in a Bentley and honks the horn which immediately gets boos from the crowd in attendance. Hunico is sat in the passenger seat as he gets out of the car and is accompanied by Del Rio down to the ring. Hunico looks confident as he steps into the ring in his traditional wrestling trunks which are white with a green livery. Both wrestlers are ready and the bell rings.

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Singles match
Tyson Kidd vs. Hunico
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Tyson Kidd starts the match at a rapid pace as he flies through the air and nails Hunico with a SPINNING HEEL KICK! Hunico collapses straight to the floor as Kidd quickly goes for a cover; 1… 2… Hunico kicks out as Alberto Del Rio looks worried on the outside. Kidd is determined to win quick and Irish whips Hunico into the turnbuckle as he runs and delivers a big kick in the corner which sends the Associate down again. Tyson Kidd goes to the top rope and motions for Hunico to get to his feet. The announce team speculate that Kidd might be looking for a BLOCKBUSTER but before he can Alberto Del Rio jumps on the apron and distracts Kidd. Hunico shows some great agility in leaping up from the canvas and to the top rope as he hooks The Hart Dynasty member and drops him with a monster ARM DRAG from the top rope which sends Kidd hurtling to the canvas. That isn’t the end of the drama though as Smith confronts Del Rio on the outside.

The bigger member of The Hart Dynasty gets right in the face of Del Rio who pleads his innocence but Smith is not listening one bit. He clocks Del Rio with a massive right hand and the two end up brawling all around the ring. The referee gets them separated but then ejects both of them from ringside so we can focus on Tyson Kidd and Hunico who are actually in this match. Hunico takes advantage of the chaotic scenes and lifts up his opponent only to flatten Kidd with an incredible POWERBOMB! Hunico quickly scales the ropes and stands on the top turnbuckle as he leaps and delivers his HIGH-ANGLE SENTON BOMB! We could be about to see a major shock as Hunico hooks the legs; 1…… 2…… Tyson Kidd kicks out as the crowd reacts big and the camera cuts to Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval standing backstage watching the action on a TV. Hunico argues with the referee and insists it was a three but the official is having none of it as the match continues.

Hunico turns his attention back to Tyson Kidd as he gets him to his feet and goes for some sort of move but before he can do whatever he was thinking, he is caught with an INSIDE CRADLE. 1…... 2…… Hunico kicks out but as both men get back to a vertical base, Kidd takes his opponent down with a nice TORNADO DDT! Kidd climbs to the top rope and as Hunico gets up again this time he is met with a BLOCKBUSTER! One of the challengers for the Cruiserweight Championship at Armageddon on Sunday is rolling and he stalks Hunico and tells him to get back to his feet. Kidd grabs hold of Hunico and floors him with a FISHERMAN’S NECKBREAKER! This one is over as Kidd covers; 1………… 2………… 3! Tyson Kidd records an impressive victory as Kaval is seen storming out of the room he was watching the action from.​

Spoiler

Winner: Tyson Kidd

Mathews:
Tyson Kidd picks up an impressive win against Hunico as he gets ready to challenge for the Cruiserweight Championship at Armageddon this Sunday. David Hart Smith and Hunico were ejected from ringside but in the end it was Kidd who stayed focus and got the job done. Can Kidd add more gold to his CV this year after previously holding the WWE Tag Team Championship with Smith earlier in 2010? You wouldn’t bet against it.
Striker:
Tyson Kidd was very impressive there but let’s not forget what he faces on Sunday. Kaval has carried the Cruiserweight division on his back ever since he beat Evan Bourne for the title. Tyson Kidd isn’t the only challenger at Armageddon either as Richie Steamboat will also be in that Triple Threat match. One thing is for certain, we are going to witness an amazing match between all three of these WWE superstars on Sunday evening.
Mathews:
It could be a match that is going to steal the show and it is going to be incredibly hard to predict who walks out of the final pay-per-view of 2010 with the Cruiserweight Championship. That is not the only title up for grabs on Sunday either as the World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus will defend his title against Evan Bourne inside a Steel Cage. Don’t forget Bourne will take on CM Punk in our main event and you have to believe The Empire won’t be far away from the action.

Tyson Kidd has his arm raised by the referee as Natalya gets in the ring and gives him a big hug before raising his hand again. Tyson Kidd signals he will be the new Cruiserweight Champion and before he can do anything more, Kaval walks out from the back and stands at the top of the stage. He holds his Cruiserweight Title in the air and we get a standoff from afar minus Richie Steamboat as the heat in the division is heating up and the screen fades as we go to a commercial and then a promo for Armageddon this Sunday.

The final pay-per-view of 2010 will see the landscape change forever…

On Sunday, December 19, WWE presents ARMAGEDDON!

Big Show vs. Triple H vs. Kane vs. Chris Jericho ©
Fatal 4 Way Elimination match
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP

Evan Bourne vs. Sheamus ©
Steel Cage match
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James ©
Singles match
DIVA’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Falls Count Anywhere match

Undertaker vs. Christian
First Blood match

Dolph Ziggler vs. Daniel Bryan ©
Singles match
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Tyson Kidd vs. Richie Steamboat vs. Kaval ©
Triple Threat match
CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

CM Punk vs. Edge
Lumberjack match
Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. act as Lumberjacks

Mathews:
Welcome back to SmackDown everyone and Armageddon is going to be an incredible show as you have just seen. We are now switching gears to focus on the Intercontinental Championship clash at the event between Daniel Bryan and Dolph Ziggler. The American Dragon will want to keep hold of his gold but the Show Off is hungry and will want to grab the gold from his rival. Tonight, they will team with Mr Money in the Bank, John Morrison and Alberto Del Rio respectively.
Striker:
This is going to be one heck of a contest and I think Del Rio will be more fired up than ever after he just saw his Associate, Hunico lose and he was involved in a confrontation with David Hart Smith. Dolph Ziggler will be desperate to get the one, two, three tonight and send a strong message to Daniel Bryan that he is the best up-and-comer in this industry as he has claimed multiple times in recent weeks and months.
Mathews:
Dolph Ziggler and Daniel Bryan have had some incredible matches already and I am sure we are going to get another one on Sunday as they clash at Armageddon for the Intercontinental Championship. Before we get to them here comes another man who holds a very important briefcase which should mean he has an incredible future ahead of him, Mr Money in the Bank, John Morrison!

The music of John Morrison hits and he comes out from the back in a red velvet-like set of tights with black on them and black fur at the bottom more like his previous MNM gear. He holds the Money in the Bank briefcase high in the air as fireworks shoot each way and the camera goes into slow motion. Morrison makes his way down to the ring and holds the briefcase up in the air again as he awaits his tag team partner this evening on SmackDown.

The pop gets even louder as the entrance music of the American Dragon and Intercontinental Champion, Daniel Bryan comes through the PA system. He comes out in his maroon trunks as always and has his title strapped around his waist as he sidesteps down the ramp and points in the air. The crowd chant ‘Yes’ with him which is increasingly catching on. Bryan goes up the steel steps and gets into the ring as he shakes hands with John Morrison as the two of them face the ramp and wait for their opponents.

The grand music of Alberto Del Rio is heard for the second time this evening but this time there is no entrance with a car and instead, the Mexican Aristocrat comes out onto the stage and he holds his arms out wide as fireworks fall from the top of the stage behind him. Del Rio looks angry and walks quickly down to the bottom of the ramp and gets in the ring despite being outnumbered by Bryan and Morrison.

A very mixed reaction follows as the number one contender, Dolph Ziggler comes out from the back with zebra-print trunks on and black and white boots. He looks cocky as ever and definitely likes the reaction he is getting from the crowd. He shakes hands with Alberto Del Rio in the ring as referee Jack Doan tries to keep the two teams apart until everyone is ready and then he signals for the bell and we are underway.

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Tag Team match
Daniel Bryan & John Morrison vs. Dolph Ziggler & Alberto Del Rio
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It is John Morrison and Dolph Ziggler who square up in the ring first with both men showing their mat skills and their athleticism in the early moments. Ziggler takes Morrison down and ruffles the hair of Mr Money in the Bank in a move to annoy him, but he is quickly met with the same fate when Morrison takes Ziggler down with a hip toss. Both men get to a vertical base again with Ziggler pushing his opponent back into the turnbuckle as he breaks the hold and connects with a big chop to the chest which echoes throughout the arena. Morrison holds his chest as Ziggler drops him with a nice SWINGING NECKBREAKER to establish himself as the man in control. Dolph isn't done there as he stomps away at Morrison before connecting with a number of elbow drops. He gyrates his hips and delivers a LEAPING ELBOW DROP to add an exclamation mark to his offense.

Ziggler goes for the pin but Morrison kicks out and won't be beaten this early. The former Intercontinental Champion wastes no time and Irish whips Morrison into his corner and tags in Alberto Del Rio for the first time in the match. Del Rio picks up the pace and Irish whips Morrison who is planted with a wicked TILT-A-WHIRL BACKBREAKER as Morrison's body lands in a heap on the canvas. Del Rio covers; 1... 2... NO! Morrison kicks out again and is showing the resilience that helped him win the Money in the Bank briefcase. Del Rio doesn't let it impact him though as he stomps away at Morrison and drags him back to his corner. Del Rio and Ziggler make quick and frequent tags and dominate the Guru of Greatness in the next couple of minutes much to the disappointment of the crowd. Things are about to change though when Morrison ducks a SUPERKICK attempt by Ziggler and takes him down with a TILT-A-WHIRL DDT!

Morrison and Ziggler are down in the centre of the ring as the crowd volume increases and they want the former to desperately make a tag to Daniel Bryan who is itching to get into the match. It isn't long and the tag is made! Here comes the Intercontinental Champion as Del Rio is tagged in by Ziggler at the same time. Bryan sprints in and takes down Del Rio with a couple of flying clotheslines before he drops him on his head with a nice NECKBREAKER. Bryan continues building momentum with nice EUROPEAN UPPERCUTS and big up kicks to the chest of his opponent. Del Rio holds his chest as the crowd start to chant ‘yes’ with every shot that connects. Bryan is feeling it and grips Del Rio, taking him down with a nice EXPLODER SUPLEX as Hunico looks concerned for his associate on the outside. Bryan makes the cover; 1… 2… Del Rio kicks out and the match rolls on with us no closer to finding out who is going to pick up the win.

The crowd are solidly behind Bryan as he looks to continue his momentum against the relative newcomer to SmackDown. The difference comes when Hunico gets up on the apron and distracts Bryan and the referee giving the Mexican Aristocrat some time to recover. Bryan turns around and back to Del Rio but he is met with a thumb to the eye! The crowd immediately boos and Del Rio goes behind Bryan, dropping him hard with a GERMAN SUPLEX! Del Rio isn’t done there as he stomps away and elbows the midriff of the Intercontinental Champion. Del Rio gets Bryan back to his feet and Irish whips him hard into his turnbuckle. Del Rio tags Dolph Ziggler back in who is happy to carry on the bidding of his tag team partner for this evening. The Show Off slaps Bryan hard across the face which gets a gasp from the crowd but only serves to anger the American Dragon and Ziggler pretty much realises he has made a big mistake almost immediately.

Bryan goes after Ziggler but he jumps out of the ring and wants nothing to do with his opponent. The American Dragon goes after him and chases him all around the ringside area to the delight of the crowd. Ziggler thinks he has got away from Bryan only to be caught by a flying John Morrison with a massive kick to the side of the head. The crowd cheers as Bryan returns Ziggler to the ring and goes to the top rope. He raises his hands in the air and jumps, taking him down with a beautiful MISSILE DROPKICK! Bryan goes for the pin but Del Rio is in and breaks up the pin attempt. That triggers chaotic scenes as Morrison sprints into the ring and clotheslines Del Rio out of the ring. Morrison isn’t done there though as he delivers a SPRINGBOARD PLANCHA! Morrison wipes out both Del Rio and Hunico. The crowd pops loudly for the dramatic action as Bryan is back all over Ziggler in the ring looking to pick up a big win just days ahead of the two colliding for the Intercontinental Championship.

Bryan chops away at the chest of Ziggler as crowd woos with every hard shot. Bryan lifts Dolph up onto the top turnbuckle in the seated position and continues his onslaught with a nice European uppercut. The American Dragon joins Ziggler on the top rope and looks like he might be going for a FRANKENSTEINER. Before he can get Ziggler into the position to connect though, the Show Off shows some incredible athleticism as he grabs hold of Bryan, leaps and drops him hard with an AVALANCHE X-FACTOR! The crowd cheers loudly at the stunning move as Ziggler drapes his arm over Bryan; 1…… 2…… Kick out! Bryan refuses to be beaten as the referee checks on both men who are in need of a tag. They slowly crawl over to their corners where Bryan makes the tag to Morrison but Del Rio is still down on the outside, leaving Ziggler to have to fend for himself. Morrison hammers away at the number one contender for the Intercontinental Championship and takes him down with a SPANISH FLY! 1……… 2……… NO! Ziggler kicks out again.

Mr Money in the Bank, John Morrison is well on top and thinks this could be his moment to win the bout as he calls for the MOONLIGHT DRIVE. He has Ziggler setup for the move but he manages to get out of the predicament and out of nowhere delivers the ZIG ZAG! Dolph is unable to take advantage though as he is exhausted and tries to crawl to his corner instead. Del Rio is slowly making his way to the apron and gratefully receives the tag from the bleached-blond star. Del Rio comes in like a vulture picking at bones and sees Morrison on his knees, nailing him with a BASEMENT SUPERKICK! Del Rio falls into the cover; 1……… 2……… Morrison gets his shoulder up. Del Rio starts getting annoyed that he didn’t put him away and calls for the CROSS ARMBREAKER! It looks like he is going to lock it in but Morrison pushes him away and Del Rio goes straight into the ring post.

As he does, Ziggler tags himself back in and at the same time, Morrison tags in Bryan as we are back were we began with the Intercontinental Champion and the number one contender going at it. They start slugging it out as the crowd noise goes up yet another level and there is a sense we might be reaching the culmination of the contest. Bryan goes behind Ziggler but Dolph rolls up his opponent instead; 1………… 2………… The American Dragon kicks out. That was a close call for Bryan but he is back to Ziggler with big European uppercuts and some nice kicks to the gut. Bryan drops Ziggler with an EXPLODER SUPLEX! Bryan thinks he is on course to finish this now and calls for the LEBELL LOCK! He grabs Ziggler’s arm and drags him down to the canvas looking to lock in the submission. It looks like he is going to, but Dolph somehow manages to twist his body and rolls up Bryan; 1…………… 2…………… 3! Ziggler grabbed the middle rope behind the back of the referee and has pinned the Intercontinental Champion!​

Spoiler

Winners: Dolph Ziggler & Alberto Del Rio

Mathews:
Dolph Ziggler has picked up a win after he grabbed the ring ropes and it wasn’t seen by the official. That could prove the difference and get into Daniel Bryan’s head this Sunday with the Intercontinental Championship on the line at Armageddon. Ziggler has posed so many questions for Bryan over the last month or so and the American Dragon’s reign is truly under threat but who will walk out this Sunday with the gold around their waist?
Striker:
That is the question as we get closer to the final pay-per-view of the year and what a year it has been with the Intercontinental Championship one of the most hotly-contested titles on SmackDown. Since July, we have had four champions with Bryan, Gregory Helms, Ziggler and now Bryan again just showing how competitive it is to hold the traditional workhorse championship here in the WWE. Who will end 2010 as the champion though?
Mathews:
Dolph Ziggler has given himself a big momentum swing with this win tonight and Alberto Del Rio worked perfectly alongside the Show Off. Don’t forget we still have so much more to come tonight as our main event will see the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, Evan Bourne face off with none other than the leader of the Straight Edge Society, CM Punk. Make sure you do not go anywhere!

In the ring, Dolph Ziggler has his hand raised as Alberto Del Rio and Hunico join him in celebrating the victory. Daniel Bryan slides to the outside and looks fuming alongside John Morrison as the two of them are handed their Intercontinental Championship and Money in the Bank briefcase respectively. Ziggler starts talking trash to Bryan who is halfway up the ramp and tells him to enjoy the belt because it is coming home on Sunday as the screen fades and SmackDown goes to a commercial break.

We return to SmackDown and immediately go backstage where there is chaos as referees, medical officials and other members of the locker room are all in the corridors as the camera manages to cut through the crowd of humanity and we see a motionless Seth Rollins laying prone on the floor. The Architect and member of W.A.S.T.E. is out of it and bleeding from the forehead and looks like he has been the subject of some sort of heinous attack.

Finally, other members of the faction including Edge, Antonio Cesaro and Tiffany are on the scene and demanding more help for their fallen comrade. Rollins is breathing and medical officials now take over as they put him on a back board with the Rated R Superstar looking particularly white as he probably feels responsible for whatever has happened. Who has attacked Rollins though? You have to believe it might have had something to do with the Straight Edge Society who have made it clear they are ready to strike back after the surprise debut of the group to even the odds. Rollins is carted into the back of an ambulance as Edge gets in and leaves the arena alongside the Architect as the screen fades and we end up back at ringside with the announce team of Josh Mathews and Matt Striker who sum up what we have just seen.

Mathews:
Welcome back to SmackDown everyone and there were worrying scenes backstage there as Seth Rollins has been put into the back of an ambulance and has left Lafayette with Edge. We will bring you any updates as and when we get them as Rollins heads to a nearby medical facility. You have to believe that the Straight Edge Society had something to do with this with the animosity building between the two factions. CM Punk and Edge are meant to do battle in a Lumberjack match this Sunday at Armageddon.
Striker:
Be very careful what you are insinuating there, Josh. You don’t have any evidence whatsoever that it was the Straight Edge Society who took out Seth Rollins. I’d have thought you’d have learnt by now that you do not want to be on the wrong side of CM Punk, Luke Gallows, Mike Knox, Mark Harper and Serena. I hope Seth Rollins gets well soon though as he looked to be in quite a state and was bleeding everywhere backstage.
Mathews:
Matt, will you get your head from out of the rear end of CM Punk. It will have been to do with the Straight Edge Society and you won’t convince me of anything else. Anyway, we continue on to in-ring action and the issues between the Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. are only set to intensify even further because Wade Barrett is set to go one-on-one with the ever-impressive Mark Harper. Here comes the massive man of the Straight Edge Society.

The music of CM Punk and his Straight Edge Society hits as out from the back strides Mark Harper. He is alone without the other members of the faction as he gets some serious heat from the sold-out crowd. Harper is in black loose trousers and a grey vest top as he looks wild eyed and stares directly into the camera. He walks down the ramp and strides over the top rope as he taunts with the Straight Edge pledge and urges his opponent to come out from the back.

That man is none other than newcomer, Wade Barrett. Edge believes the man from Preston, England has a massive future in the WWE but tonight he has a massive task on his hands. He is wearing a robe over the top of his red and grey wrestling trunks as he steps in the ring and to his credit shows no fear at going up against Harper. The referee checks both men are ready and they confirm so the bell rings and the next match on SmackDown is underway.

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Singles match
Wade Barrett vs. Mark Harper
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Wade Barrett doesn’t rush in on Mark Harper and realises he is at a power disadvantage despite being a massive man himself. In the end, the two start throwing right hands at one another with Barrett actually coming out on top. The British-born superstar tries to take down Harper with a nice clothesline which rocks his opponent but doesn’t drop him. Barrett delivers another but as he goes for the third, Barrett gets dropped with a beautiful SPINNING SIDE SLAM. Just like that the behemoth of the Straight Edge Society is in control and Barrett is flat on his back. Harper has no interest in pinning and instead just glares at the camera with joy in his eyes at the damage he is set on doing. Harper gets Barrett to his feet and continues to hammer away before he drops Barrett with a nice FALLAWAY SLAM that JBL would be proud of. Harper this time does choose to go for a cover; 1… 2… Barrett kicks out to keep the match alive.

Harper realises he is well on top and stomps away at Barrett before he picks him up and tosses him into the turnbuckle. Harper runs at the member of W.A.S.T.E. but Barrett gets his leg up and the boot connects to the chin of his opponent. Harper runs again and this time Wade delivers and elbow before he explodes out with a big lariat which takes the massive man down to the mat. Barrett traps Harper in the ropes and senses this is his moment to get on top in the match and that he might not get another one. Barrett connects with multiple knee strikes to the big man before he goes to the second rope and lines up the fallen Harper. Barrett leaps and nails an ELBOW DROP to the midriff of Harper as he hooks the leg; 1…… 2…… Mark Harper kicks out. Barrett wastes no time in stomping away and tries to hoist Harper up onto his shoulders. The commentary team hint we could be about to see Barrett’s finisher he calls WASTELAND! Barrett connects! 1……… 2……… NO! Harper gets the shoulder up!

Wade Barrett cannot believe it and pleads with the referee that it had to be a three count but he confirms it was just a two. Barrett takes a step back into the corner and peels his elbow pad down as the announce team say he might be looking for the move he calls the BULLHAMMER ELBOW to finish off Harper. Barrett runs at his opponent but in one incredible swoop he is dropped with an incredible SITOUT POWERBOMB! The crowd gasps at the swiftness of the movement which saw Barrett go from on the attack to lying flat on his back. Harper smiles and runs his hands through his wiry beard as he gets back to his feet and stands in the corner telling Barrett to get back to his feet. A wobbly W.A.S.T.E. member does slowly get up but he is flattened by an incredible DISCUS CLOTHESLINE from Harper. Barrett lands with a thud on the canvas as Harper wastes no time in hooking the legs; 1………… 2………… 3. Mark Harper picks up an impressive victory.​

Spoiler

Winner: Mark Harper

Mathews:
Mark Harper picks up another win and in impressive fashion. CM Punk has made one hell of an acquisition in bringing Harper to his Straight Edge Society. Wade Barrett gave his all there and looked like he may pick up a massive win when he took Harper down to the canvas but ultimately his combination of speed and power was just too much. He picked Barrett up out of nowhere and planted him with that powerbomb which was the beginning of the end.
Striker:
Mark Harper is a freak of nature and CM Punk has an x-factor within his ranks that I’m not sure Edge will ever find a way of stopping. That Discus Clothesline is going to take the heads off of many, many wrestlers in the coming years and Harper is only just getting started. With the guidance of CM Punk and the Straight Edge Society there really is no telling just how far the behemoth can go. What a night it has been for CM Punk so far.
Mathews:
The Straight Edge Society have certainly got some momentum ahead of Punk taking on Edge this Sunday at Armageddon in that blockbuster Lumberjack match. Don’t forget though, the Straight Edge Saviour still have a massive match here tonight as he goes one-on-one with the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, Evan Bourne in our main event. Bourne will be desperate to win days before he challenges Sheamus inside a Steel Cage. Don’t go anywhere!

Mark Harper has his hand raised by the referee – well at least as high as he can reach – as the crowd boos but some are in awe of the impact they just saw the Straight Edge Society member have. Harper slowly exits the ring as he walks backwards up the ramp while never stopping a glare at Barrett who slowly starts coming around again after that brutal Discus Clothesline. Harper pauses at the top of the ramp and raises his hands as the screen fades and SmackDown goes to another commercial break.

We are back on SmackDown and immediately we are backstage as Ted DiBiase and MVP are confronting the WWE Tag Team Champions, The Empire. Drew McIntyre and Finlay defended their gold in controversial fashion earlier in the evening against Cody Rhodes and Goldust as Paul Burchill got involved. The four men are going at it and shouting as Theodore Long, the General Manager of SmackDown is quickly on the scene to see what all the fuss is about.

SmackDown General Manager – Theodore Long:
Woah’ woah’ woah! What’s going on here playas?

MVP is quick to respond to the GM and make the point he wants to make.

Franchise Player – MVP:
You saw what happened earlier tonight, Teddy. The Empire never defend these titles properly and yet they claim they have conquered the entire SmackDown roster.

Sinister Scotsman – Drew McIntyre:
You want to watch your mouth, Montel. We’re not against shutting you up right here, right now and showing you just how dominant The Empire is.

Fortunate Son – Ted DiBiase:
Oh you’ll shut us up. I think you’ll find we’ll be the ones that are making you be quiet.

Belfast Brawler – Finlay:
My god, you are just like your father. Will you do us all a favour and get the hell out of here before we make you.

The four men all start shouting at one another once more as Paul Burchill looks on at the chaotic scenes but chooses to not get involved. In the end, SmackDown General Manager, Theodore Long has the final say.

SmackDown General Manager – Theodore Long:
Right, that’s enough! Here’s what we’re going to do. It is clear to me that you all have issues with one another and frankly I agree with MVP. Earlier this evening there was no honour in how you retained the WWE Tag Team Championships, Drew, Finlay and Paul. So, next week you are going to put your titles on the line again, this time against Ted DiBiase and MVP! Holla’ holla’ holla’

With that Theodore Long walks away from the two teams and they start shouting at one another again as DiBiase and MVP warn The Empire their run is about to come to an end. The Empire slowly walk away as they clutch their titles and tonight has not ended as well as it started for them. It seems they have more than one team gunning for the WWE Tag Team Championship. A massive match announced for next week on SmackDown.

Mathews:
Welcome back to SmackDown everyone and we have a WWE Tag Team Championship match set for next week as The Empire defend against Ted DiBiase and MVP. A great ruling from General Manager, Theodore Long after the controversial ending to The Empire’s defence against Cody Rhodes and Goldust. Before we get to that though, we have the final pay-per-view of 2010, Armageddon, this Sunday where Sheamus will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Evan Bourne inside a Steel Cage.
Striker:
He will indeed and we are about to see the number one contender take on the leader of the Straight Edge Society, CM Punk in our main event just 48 hours before the biggest match of his life. Punk will also be thinking about Sunday as he is set to collide with Edge with the SES and W.A.S.T.E. surrounding ringside as Lumberjacks. This main event has all the potential to descend into chaos, Josh. I cannot wait to see what happens.
Mathews:
Well, we are not going to have to wait long because after an incredible evening on Friday night SmackDown it is time for our main event! Here comes CM Punk and it appears he is not alone as he is flanked by the rest of the Straight Edge Society. This could be bad news for Evan Bourne who has been outnumbered by The Empire in recent weeks and now is facing the same fate with CM Punk and his cronies.

CM Punk strides out from the back and the crowd erupts into a sea of boos as he is flanked most closely by the Anti-DIVA, Serena who he shares a kiss with. Either side of them are Luke Gallows and Mike Knox with the towering figure of Mark Harper shadowing CM Punk’s walk down the ramp. The five of them get in the ring and taunt in a row as they all perform the Straight Edge pledge which only gets them more heat. CM Punk stares at the ramp and tells Evan Bourne to come and meet his fate.

The former Cruiserweight Champion and the man who challenges Sheamus inside a Steel Cage on Sunday for the World Heavyweight Championship explodes out onto the entrance ramp. Bourne gets a big pop from the sold-out crowd in Lafayette as he sprints down the aisle and enters the ring. He realises he is outnumbered but he isn’t backing down as the rest of the Straight Edge Society get out of the ring allowing senior official Charles Robinson to ring the bell for the main event between Punk and Bourne to hit the ground running.

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Singles match
Evan Bourne vs. CM Punk
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Evan Bourne tries to take the fight early to CM Punk as he knows the best way to negate the numbers game with the Straight Edge Society is to beat his opponent fast. Bourne connects with several kicks to the back of the knee and some chops to the chest of Punk before he drops his opponent with a nice SNAP SUPLEX and goes for the quick cover only for Punk to quickly kick out. Bourne doesn’t slow at all as he climbs to the top rope and calls for Punk to get to his feet as he leaps and connects with a MISSILE DROPKICK. The impact of the move sends the Straight Edge Saviour careering to the outside where he is scooped up by Luke Gallows and the rest of the Society gather round Punk, telling him to get his head back in the game and re-focus his energy. Punk slowly does so and walks up the steel steps, getting in the ring and locking up with a determined Evan Bourne. Punk this time comes out on top as he hits a big knee to the gut of the former Cruiserweight Champion.

Punk Irish whips Bourne into the turnbuckle and sprints at him, making no mistake with his HIGH RUNNING KNEE which clatters the face of Evan who immediately holds his nose. That looks like it might have legit caught him. Punk wastes no time in dropping Bourne with his follow-up BULLDOG which means his face is driven into the canvas as Punk hooks the leg; 1… 2… Bourne kicks out and refuses to be beaten this early in the match. Punk quickly gets Bourne to his feet and throws him outside the ring as he taunts to the crowd on the hard camera side which gets him a monstrous amount of heat. He distracts the referee as Mike Knox and Luke Gallows attack Bourne on the outside and throw him shoulder-first into the ring post as his body lands hard with a thud. The crowd boos loudly as the Straight Edge Society return Bourne to the ring ready for Punk to put away. He covers once more; 1… 2… Bourne gets the shoulder up much to the annoyance of the Straight Edge Saviour.

CM Punk wastes no time in trying to continue his dominance in the match as he hammers away at Bourne and grabs his arms as he drops him with a perfectly executed DOUBLE UNDERHOOK BACKBREAKER. Punk pins again; 1……. 2…… Evan Bourne gets the shoulder up and Punk is now noticeably agitated. The Straight Edge Saviour stomps away at Bourne and tells him to give it up before he climbs to the top rope and points his arms in the air as he is looking for the DIVING ELBOW DROP. Punk jumps but nobody is home as Bourne rolls towards the ring corner to avoid disaster. Bourne uses the ropes to get back up to his feet and stalks Punk who is also slowly getting back to a vertical base. The number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship sprints and takes Punk down with a SHINING WIZARD! Bourne goes for the quick cover as he uses his weight for leverage and Serena looks worried on the outside; 1…… 2…… Punk gets the shoulder up and this match goes on.

Bourne sense this could be his closest moment yet to picking up what would be an important victory just 48 hours away from challenging Sheamus for the World Heavyweight Championship. Bourne runs and takes down Punk with a HURRICANRANA and follows that up with a big ROUNDHOUSE KICK which drops his opponent who is lying prone on his back. Bourne senses this is a massive opportunity and climbs to the top rope. Before he can go for his SHOOTING STAR PRESS though, Punk has managed to get back to his feet slowly so instead Bourne leaps and takes Punk down with a DIVING DOUBLE KNEE DROP across the shoulders of the Straight Edge Saviour. Bourne is rolling as he hooks both legs of Punk and thinks he may well have done enough to have grabbed the victory; 1……… 2……… NO! CM Punk gets his foot on the bottom rope – or rather Serena places it on them to save the match for her saviour.

The crowd boos loudly as Bourne cannot believe that he hasn’t put away CM Punk. He wastes no time though in going back up to the top rope and this time it is clear he is looking to wipe out his opponent with the SHOOTING STAR PRESS! Before he leaps though, Mike Knox is on the apron, only for Bourne to kick him off. Luke Gallows gets up on the other side but he meets the same fate. This brings the mammoth Mark Harper onto the ring apron and he simply glares at Bourne who looks worried about the potential monster getting involved in the bout. Bourne tries to refocus but before he can he is joined by CM Punk on the top rope and the two of them start slugging it out as the crowd sense some sort of bad fall for one or both of them is about to come. In the end, it is Punk who gets the better of Evan Bourne and takes him down from the top rope with an enormous SUPERPLEX! Punk pins; 1……… 2……… NO! Evan Bourne gets the shoulder up!

Now all hell breaks loose as out from the back come sprinting, Wade Barrett, Antonio Cesaro and Tiffany to try and even the odds for Evan Bourne as the Straight Edge Society have made it their mission to get involved in the contest on countless occasions. The brawl is wild as Tiffany and Serena go at it, Gallows collides with Barrett and Cesaro goes after Knox. The numbers game is too much though as Mark Harper is the spare man until the music of EDGE hits the PA system. Edge is back from the nearby medical facility as he sprints down the aisle and takes the fight to Harper as CM Punk looks on outraged at what he is witnessing in the ring. Edge ducks a big clothesline attempt from Harper and takes the massive man down with an incredible SPEAR! Meanwhile, Gallows, Knox, Barrett and Cesaro are brawling all through the crowd and Tiffany tosses Serena into the steel steps which gets a big cheer from the WWE Universe.

That leaves Evan Bourne and CM Punk in the ring alone as Edge stares down the Straight Edge Saviour and is salivating wanting to get his hands on the Straight Edge Saviour. The referee warns the Rated R Superstar to not get involved and he listens as Punk turns around and Bourne delivers another massive ROUNDHOUSE KICK to the side of the head of his opponent he drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas. Evan Bourne climbs to the top rope as the crowd in Lafayette cheers loudly as they sense this may finally be his moment. Bourne leaps and nails the SHOOTING STAR PRESS as he hooks both legs of CM Punk; 1………… 2………… 3! Evan Bourne has beaten CM Punk and overcome the odds just 48 hours before he faces Sheamus with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line inside a Steel Cage. The night is not over for CM Punk yet either as Edge is quick to pounce in the ring and starts hammering away at his Armageddon opponent.​

Spoiler

Winner: Evan Bourne

Mathews:
Evan Bourne has overcome the odds just days before he gets his World Heavyweight Championship match with Sheamus inside the Steel Cage but it doesn’t like we are done here. Edge is clearly irate and is ready to take all his anger out on CM Punk following the attack on Seth Rollins earlier in the evening. These two are going to destroy one another in that Lumberjack match this Sunday at Armageddon with the Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. at ringside.
Striker:
Edge needs to be careful with his anger here. He could end up doing something he might regret. Oh, wait a minute!

Edge throws CM Punk outside the ring and the two start brawling all around the ringside area. Edge drives Punk’s head into the announce table as he destroys the table in anger and clotheslines Punk into the crowd. The two brawl and by the two brawling I mean Edge simply hammers away at Punk as he tries to drag himself up through the crowd. In the end, both men go through one of the concourse areas to the back and the cameras re-focus on the ring where Evan Bourne has his hand raised but his evening is not over either it seems.




The music of the Celtic Warrior and World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus blares through the arena speakers and he comes out in his wrestling attire with title over his shoulder looking as mean as ever. The Empire leader storms down the ramp and looks set on taking the fight to Evan Bourne two days early than they are set to clash inside a Steel Cage. Sheamus suddenly stops at the bottom of the ramp before getting in the ring, despite Bourne urging him and telling him to have the balls to bring it.

Those are the wrong words as it seems Sheamus has had a plan all along because through the crowd come the other three members of The Empire, Drew McIntyre, Finlay and Paul Burchill. The heat they are getting from the Lafayette crowd is insane as they surround the ring from every side. Bourne realises he is in dire circumstances and there is nothing he can do about the 4-on-1 disadvantage he is about to face.

The Empire all enter the ring and the brawl is on. Bourne actually gets a good shot in at Burchill with a high knee but he is quickly overwhelmed by the most dominant faction on SmackDown. Finlay and McIntyre hammer away at Bourne before Burchill drops him with a big CURB STOMP! Bourne is motionless, but Sheamus isn’t happy yet and orders The Ripper to go outside and get a steel chair. He does so as Finlay and McIntyre hold Bourne to his feet and Sheamus gets the chair. He nails Bourne across the back with the chair on five occasions before ordering McIntyre to drop Bourne. The Sinister Scotsman has no problem with picking up Bourne only to drop him down with the FUTURE SHOCK DDT! Evan Bourne lands face-first on the chair and is busted wide open. Blood is streaming down his face as Finlay holds him up and Sheamus continues to hammer away at his opponent for Armageddon.

The Celtic Warrior is still not done though as he tells McIntyre and Finlay to get Bourne to his feet once again. Sheamus hammers his own chest with his fist which can mean only one thing. Sheamus runs and nearly takes Bourne’s head off with an almighty BROGUE KICK! Bourne is motionless on the canvas with blood still coming out of his forehead as The Empire stand over him and Sheamus holds his World Heavyweight Championship aloft. The crowd boos loudly as concerned officials quickly make their way down the ramp and medical personnel are down to assess the damage that has been done to Evan Bourne. The absolutely chaotic scenes end a wild edition of Friday Night SmackDown as the screen fades and we go off the air for the final time before Armageddon this Sunday.

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Attendance: 9,017
Show Income: $360,680​

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QUICK RESULTS
-The Empire def. Cody Rhodes & Goldust to RETAIN the WWE Tag Team Championship
-Antonio Cesaro & Tiffany def. Luke Gallows & Serena
-Tyson Kidd def. Hunico
-Dolph Ziggler & Alberto Del Rio def. Daniel Bryan & John Morrison
-Mark Harper def. Wade Barrett
-Evan Bourne def. CM Punk​

 

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WWE Armageddon
Sunday 19th December 2010 – Toyota Center – Houston, Texas

You can find links to all shows, pay-per-views, title changes and much more in the opening post of this thread which may be referenced below in the summaries of each match and how we got to them at Armageddon.

Big Show vs. Triple H vs. Kane vs. Chris Jericho ©
Fatal 4 Way Elimination match
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP

The night after Survivor Series, new RAW General Manager, Trish Stratus announced the WWE Championship would be defended in a Fatal 4 Way match at the final pay-per-view of 2010, Armageddon. She let it be known the first man that would take on Chris Jericho would be Triple H with two other qualifying matches taking place on RAW. Big Show earned his place by defeating former champion, Jack Swagger. Kane made his way into the match by pinning the Undertaker thanks to an attack on the Phenom from Christian. That wasn’t all the drama though as Jericho would be floored by a Triple H Pedigree on the show with the King of Kings determined to make it back on his throne.

On the November 29 edition of RAW, the main event saw the Big Show and Triple H beat Chris Jericho and Kane in tag team action. Big Show pinned WWE Champion, Jericho but it was Kane who would end up standing tall at the end of the show.
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Unbeknown to the Big Show, Kane has got in the ring with a steel chair in hand and before he can do much celebrating after pinning the WWE Champion, he is nailed in the ribs by Kane with the weapon. He hunches over as Kane grabs him by the throat and drops the Big Show with an incredible CHOKESLAM! The crowd boos as Triple H, Big Show and Chris Jericho are laid out and Kane maniacally laughs at the destruction he has left in his wake, but it doesn't appear that he is done just yet. He looks at Jericho on the mat and grabs him by his throat, lifts him high in the air, and drives him into the canvas with another CHOKESLAM! Kane demands that Mike Chioda brings him the WWE Championship as he holds it and looks at it before tossing it at Chris Jericho and doing his usual taunt as fire shoots from the ring posts and the lights turn red as Kane stands tall to end a pulsating edition of Monday Night RAW!

Two weeks from Armageddon on the December 6 edition of Monday Night RAW, chaos ensued. The show was kicked off with the Highlight Reel as Chris Jericho welcomed General Manager, Trish Stratus. Trish had been summoned to a meeting at WWE Headquarters late the previous week after Y2J had complained but things didn’t quite go the way he planned as the Fatal 4 Way match was changed but only to a Fatal 4 Way Elimination match. Jericho did not take the news well and cornered Trish only for the Big Show to make the save and brawl with the WWE Champion who just escaped the clutches of his former tag team partner.

Later in the night, there were impressive wins for Triple H who defeated Kane with a Pedigree to get some revenge for the week prior and for the Big Show who connected with the WMD Knockout Punch to defeat Christian in the main event. The World’s Largest Athlete and the Cerebral Assassin certainly had a lot of momentum going into the match at Armageddon at this point.

The final RAW before Armageddon saw Kane beat Matt Hardy convincingly before the main event saw WWE Champion, Chris Jericho team with United States Champion, Lance Cade to take on Big Show and Kofi Kingston. It was actually Y2J who came out on top as he beat his rival the Giant with an emphatic Code Breaker, but it was the aftermath that was notable as we saw all four men who will compete for the title in chaotic scenes.
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The action is not done it seems as none other than the Big Red Machine, Kane strides down the ramp and to the ring and starts brawling with Chris Jericho as the crowd cheers loudly. Big Show is back to his feet as well as the three of them brawl around the ring until the arena comes unglued because the music of TRIPLE H hits and The Game makes his way down to the ring in jeans and a merchandise t-shirt but that doesn’t stop him fighting one bit.

Before Triple H gets in the ring though he goes underneath and pulls out a SLEDGEHAMMER!!! The crowd go crazy as they realise they could be about to witness some real carnage thanks to the Cerebral Assassin. Triple H gets in the ring and immediately nails Kane in the midriff with the weapon and does the same to the Big Show before he levels Chris Jericho in the head with the sledgehammer as he collapses to the mat in a heap. Triple H isn’t done there as he waits for Big Show to slowly get back up to all fours and he hurls himself at him with the weapon which drives the World’s Largest Athlete out of the ring. Triple H is left with Kane as he drops the sledgehammer and instead kicks Kane in the gut and drops him where he stands with the PEDIGREE! Triple H sees Chris Jericho laying prone on the canvas as well and gets him up to his feet as he connects with another PEDIGREE! Triple H has taken out everyone as he orders the timekeeper to bring him the WWE Championship belt and he holds it aloft in one hand with the sledgehammer in the other as the crowd go absolutely nuts for The Game as the screen fades and RAW goes off the air.​

I cannot wait for this match at Armageddon and all four men involved have had their moments since Survivor Series but my prediction is none other than Triple H. The King of Kings has been more aggressive than ever and wants nothing more than to dethrone Jericho after everything he has done to him in recent months.

JR’s prediction: Triple H

Evan Bourne vs. Sheamus ©
Steel Cage match
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

The night after Survivor Series, SmackDown General Manager, Theodore Long interrupted an opening address from The Empire and cut short their gloating. He announced that Sheamus would defend his World Heavyweight Championship at Armageddon against Evan Bourne once again, but this time it would be inside a Steel Cage. The decision was a result of the other members of The Empire as well as The Hart Dynasty and Rey Mysterio getting involved at the culmination of the match at Survivor Series.

The following week on the December 2 edition of WWE Superstars, Evan Bourne impressed with an important win over The Ripper, Paul Burchill. The following evening on Friday Night SmackDown, the show kicked off with the contract signing for the Steel Cage match at Armageddon with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line. Things did not end up going well for the challenger…
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Sheamus signs the contract and looks angrily at Evan Bourne but he isn’t done there as he continues to run down the former Cruiserweight Champion. The two go face-to-face as Theodore Long tries to get them to calm down and tells them to wait until Armageddon and the Steel Cage match. The crowd get louder and louder and want this to break down and they are about to get what the want as Sheamus goes to strike Bourne with the title belt but he ducks underneath and rebounds with a massive knee to the head of the World Heavyweight Champion who ends up in prone position on the table. Evan Bourne looks at the Celtic Warrior and scales to the top rope as he jumps off with the SHOOTING STAR PRESS! Sheamus moves off the table though and Bourne goes crashing through it instead as the wood explodes and the crowd gasps. The number one contender has made a fatal error and Sheamus is smirking as he senses he has a chance to do damage to his Armageddon opponent.

Sheamus goes to the outside of the ring and grabs a steel chair which triggers more heat from the WWE Universe in Norfolk. Bourne is motionless in the ring and Sheamus slowly walks up the steel steps and back into the ring with the chair in hand. He looks at Bourne and places the chair around the ankle of the high-flier. Sheamus is clearly looking to do huge damage here and limit the offense Bourne would be able to manage in their title match. Sheamus goes to the second rope and looks at the fallen number one contender as he leaps and lands with his boot on the chair which compresses around the ankle of Bourne! He screams in agony as referees, officials and medical staff run out from the back to try and stop any more damage being done. Theodore Long is castigating Sheamus who leaves the ring with the World Heavyweight Championship in hand looking very pleased with himself. Evan Bourne is put on a stretcher and is wheeled up the ramp as the screen fades and SmackDown goes to a commercial break.​

Things didn’t get any better for Evan Bourne the following week on SmackDown as he teamed with Daniel Bryan to take on Sheamus and Dolph Ziggler. In a hard-fought contest it was the leader of The Empire and the World Heavyweight Champion who would emerge victorious but only via grabbing the tights of Bourne for leverage. That brought us to the final edition of SmackDown before Armageddon this Sunday and a massive main event between Bourne and the Straight Edge Saviour, CM Punk. Bourne did brilliantly to pick up the win but once again following the match he faced an awful challenge from The Empire.
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The Empire all enter the ring and the brawl is on. Bourne actually gets a good shot in at Burchill with a high knee, but he is quickly overwhelmed by the most dominant faction on SmackDown. Finlay and McIntyre hammer away at Bourne before Burchill drops him with a big CURB STOMP! Bourne is motionless, but Sheamus isn’t happy yet and orders The Ripper to go outside and get a steel chair. He does so as Finlay and McIntyre hold Bourne to his feet and Sheamus gets the chair. He nails Bourne across the back with the chair on five occasions before ordering McIntyre to drop Bourne. The Sinister Scotsman has no problem with picking up Bourne only to drop him down with the FUTURE SHOCK DDT! Evan Bourne lands face-first on the chair and is busted wide open. Blood is streaming down his face as Finlay holds him up and Sheamus continues to hammer away at his opponent for Armageddon.

The Celtic Warrior is still not done though as he tells McIntyre and Finlay to get Bourne to his feet once again. Sheamus hammers his own chest with his fist which can mean only one thing. Sheamus runs and nearly takes Bourne’s head off with an almighty BROGUE KICK! Bourne is motionless on the canvas with blood still coming out of his forehead as The Empire stand over him and Sheamus holds his World Heavyweight Championship aloft. The crowd boos loudly as concerned officials quickly make their way down the ramp and medical personnel are down to assess the damage that has been done to Evan Bourne. The absolutely chaotic scenes end a wild edition of Friday Night SmackDown as the screen fades and we go off the air for the final time before Armageddon this Sunday.​

I’m afraid with the punishment Bourne has endured in recent weeks, even with the Steel Cage I don’t see any way that Evan Bourne walks out of Armageddon with the World Heavyweight Championship. Sheamus will once again prove The Empire does conquer all and will round out 2010 with the gold firmly around his waist.

JR’s prediction: Sheamus

Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James ©
Singles match
DIVA’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Mickie James defeated Melina at Survivor Series only to be brutally assaulted after the match by a returning Beth Phoenix after she had been away for a few months. Mickie James was unable to appear the night after on RAW when Beth Phoenix dispatched of Kelly Kelly and brutally attacked her as well. When asked what was going on by Byron Saxton, the Glamazon simply walked off the interview set with a smirk. After her victory she did signal around her waist though making it clear she wanted the DIVA’s Championship.

On the November 29 edition of RAW, Mickie James opened the show and announced she would defend her DIVA’s Championship at Armageddon against Phoenix. It didn’t take long for the Glamazon to come out, but she announced here was a no contact rule in place or James would be stripped of her title. It was also announced that they would both pick each other’s opponents later on in the show. Beth Phoenix would defeat Eve Torres and Mickie James would get the one, two, three against Maryse in two competitive matches with the women’s division really heating up.

The following week on RAW, we got a Survivor Series rematch as Mickie James faced off with Melina in a non-title bout and Beth Phoenix couldn’t help but to get involved in proceedings.
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Mickie James isn't able to hit her devastating finisher as Beth Phoenix gets on the apron and the DIVA's Champion confronts her. She orders her down from the apron and wants nothing more than to punch her square in the face. She knows she could well be stripped of her title if she does though. Mickie and Beth hurl abuse at one another as the referee tries to get the Glamazon down and Mickie turns around only to be nailed square in the face by Melina with the DIVA's Championship belt! The referee didn't see it as Melina throws the belt out of the ring to get rid of the evidence and quickly scrambles into the pin on Mickie James. Beth Phoenix finally gets down from the apron, allowing the referee to do his job and make the count; 1............ 2............ 3! Mickie James has been defeated by Melina thanks to Beth Phoenix getting involved. The DIVA's Champion has suffered a significant loss at the hands of one of her rivals.

That led to this past Monday on RAW where Mickie James put her DIVA’s Championship on the line against Melina. It meant whoever won that match would go on to face Beth Phoenix at Armageddon this Sunday. It was Mickie James who picked up an incredible victory with the Glamazon watching closely on commentary. After the match, Mickie begged Beth to get in the ring and go at it with her just days before Armageddon but instead she slowly retreated up the ramp. To me, it seems like Beth Phoenix has had the psychological edge over Mickie James ever since she returned at Survivor Series so I think we will be crowning a new DIVA’s Champion.

JR’s prediction: Beth Phoenix

Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Falls Count Anywhere match

At Survivor Series John Cena shocked the world when he dropped teammate Randy Orton with an Attitude Adjustment and then walked out on Team Vickie Guerrero in the crucial match with Team Trish Stratus. Cena appeared to have turned his back on the WWE Universe in the process. Trish Stratus immediately announced that Cena would face Randy Orton at Armageddon giving The Viper a chance to get revenge. Cena would come out on the RAW after Survivor Series and give his explanation claiming he had had enough of carrying the WWE on his back. It was the following week on RAW that things went to the next level in this rivalry when Cena visited Orton’s father’s house.
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The Viper - Randy Orton:
What the hell? Why are you at my father’s house? John, I’m warning you…

Chain Gang Soldier - John Cena:
Shut up, Randy. I just thought I’d pay a visit to your father, you know, Bob Orton Jr, the legend, the man who has passed on all his pearls of wisdom to you. Except I think after tonight he may not be much use to you, Randy.

The Viper - Randy Orton:
John, if you touch my father, I am going to end you. Don’t do this because I won’t be held responsible for what happens to you if you do.

Cena ignores Orton’s plea and knocks on the door as none other than Bob Orton Jr answers and Cena attacks him! The Chain Gang Soldier hammers away at Orton’s father as ornaments go flying and pictures come off the walls as Cena beats the Cowboy from pillar to post and the crowd in the live arena are booing loudly. Orton has a look of terror on his face in the ring knowing he can do absolutely nothing to stop Cena as he is miles away in another part of the United States. Cena hammers away at Bob Orton Jr and talks trash telling him he can thank his ungrateful son for what is happening to him. Cena hammers his head off a coffee table and tosses him through a door into the lounge which has RAW on the TV co-incidentally. Bob clearly wasn’t watching when Cena was outside his front door! Cena is far from done and sits the older Orton on a dining room chair and slaps him around before telling him what is about to happen to him is all because Randy couldn’t share the spotlight. Cena has gone off the deep end!

Cena ties Orton’s father to the chair and shows no signs that he is anywhere near done as he punches the face of the older man repeatedly until he busts him open in what are difficult scenes for anyone, let alone Randy, to watch. Cena turns to the camera with a bloody fist and screams into the camera. ‘This is what you get, Randy. This is what you get for the way you treated me. I am going to end you.’ Cena ends his attack by pushing Bob Orton Jr. to the ground while tied to the chair in a sickening scene as he smirks like a maniac in the camera and Randy sprints to the back, clearly trying to leave the arena and get home to tend to his father as quickly as he can. The crowd are in a stunned silence at what they have witnessed. Cole and King are stunned as well as the screen fades and RAW goes to a commercial break after the worrying attack from the deranged Cena.​

On the December 6 edition of RAW a tag team match took place with John Cena and Lance Cade teaming to take on Randy Orton and Kofi Kingston. The match ended in chaos with Orton delivering an RKO to Cade and his partner Kingston but that allowed Cena to grab his padlock on a chain and nail Orton between the eyes busting him open. Cena wasn’t done there though as he hammered away at Orton before taunting with his bloody chain. That wasn’t it though as after the commercial break…
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We return to RAW after a commercial break to see John Cena walking backstage with his chain in hand and looking very pleased with himself. Things are about to get chaotic again though as a bloody and battered Randy Orton comes up behind Cena and starts brawling with the leader of the Cenation. The fans can be heard cheering as Orton throws Cena into a closed garage door and into some haulage boxes as Cena's chain falls on the floor. Orton is deranged and mounts Cena, hammering away at his face looking to get some payback for the brutal attack on his father last week on RAW. Orton sees the chain on the floor and picks it up and instead of punching Cena with it, he starts to whip him like a government mule as a famous commentator would say. The crowd is cheering loudly as the welts can be seen on Cena's back but Orton isn't done there. He is thinking something else as the cogs are turning in his brain.

Orton sees a table nearby and sets it up next to a haulage case as he drags the fallen body of Cena on top and the two of them start to throw right hands at one another with Cena showing he has some more fight left in him. The crowd boo as Cena starts to get on top of Orton but cheers when Randy kicks him in the gut and calls for an RKO through the table! Cena is having none of it though and rakes the eyes of Orton which have already had blood streaming through them thanks to the brutal attack he suffered just mere moments ago. John Cena hoists Randy Orton onto his shoulders and howls at the top of his lungs as he drops Orton through the table with a thunderous F-U! John Cena has just brutalised Randy Orton as referees, trainers and medical staff are on the scene again attending to a bruised, bloodied and battered Orton. What an attack from Cena yet again. The screen fades as RAW goes to a commercial away from the chaos backstage.​

This past week on RAW, Orton took out his anger on Chavo Guerrero in beating him and then connecting with another RKO after the match. Cena was nowhere to be seen and only appeared via satellite to send a message to his Armageddon opponent. It had been announced by then that the clash between the two future Hall of Famers would be a Falls Count Anywhere match. Cena claimed he wasn’t running scared of Orton by not being at RAW and what he would do at Armageddon would prove it. I think Cena has bitten off more than he can chew here though and Orton is going to absolutely obliterate the Chain Gang Soldier this Sunday at Armageddon and I personally cannot wait to see it.

JR’s prediction: Randy Orton

Undertaker vs. Christian
First Blood match

At Survivor Series, the Undertaker beat Christian with a Tombstone Piledriver 20 years on from his WWE debut at the event, but we soon learned this issue is far from over. In the main event of RAW just 24 hours later, Undertaker would take on his brother, Kane to see who would seal a spot at Armageddon to challenge for the WWE Championship. As it looked like the Deadman was closing in on victory the referee was knocked down and Christian attacked with a steel chair before underlining his intentions with a Killswitch to Undertaker on the chair. That allowed Kane to pick up the win and cost the Undertaker a WWE Championship opportunity.

The following week on RAW we saw chaotic scenes which led to this massive match at Armageddon being announced by General Manager, Trish Stratus.
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We return to RAW and there are insanely chaotic scenes as there is a camera backstage and none other than The Undertaker and Christian are going at it. They are throwing big right hands at one another as Undertaker throws Captain Charisma into a garage door. Don’t forget last week, Christian cost the Phenom an opportunity at the WWE Championship at Armageddon. Undertaker is taking it to the arrogant Superstar as he tosses him through a curtain which is actually onto the top of the entrance ramp. Christian desperately tries to fight back and rakes they eyes of the Deadman to momentarily slow him down. Christian runs and looks for a Spear but Taker kicks him in the gut and reverses it. Undertaker grabs Christian by the throat and moves him towards the edge of the stage. It looks like Undertaker is ready to destroy Christian and throw him off the stage but before he can officials and security come swarming out from the back to try and calm proceedings as the crowd boo at the fact the brawl appears to be coming to an end. Trish Stratus also comes out and has a microphone in hand.

RAW General Manager - Trish Stratus:
Stop it! Stop it! Undertaker, you will get Christian but not like this.

Undertaker pauses and glares at Trish Stratus as he stops fighting security and officials and listen intently to the RAW General Manager.

RAW General Manager - Trish Stratus:
At Armageddon it will be The Undertaker versus Christian, but it won’t be any ordinary match. You will get your hands on Christian in a First Blood match!​

On the December 6 edition of RAW, Christian would compete in the main event against the Big Show. Captain Charisma put up one hell of a fight but in the end, it was the World’s Largest Athlete who came out on top as he prepared for the opportunity to challenge for the WWE Championship at Armageddon. After the match, the lights would go out and Undertaker would be stood opposite Christian in the centre of the ring. The Phenom would take his Armageddon opponent down with a Chokeslam before locking in the deadly Hell’s Gate submission. That would force blood to trickle from the mouth of Christian which at Armageddon would be a win for the future Hall of Famer.

This past week on RAW, the Undertaker would open the show and send a grave warning to Christian, but the music of Captain Charisma would hit and what we thought was Christian would come out in his usual tracksuit on the top of the stage without turning around. The real Christian would be in the ring and blindside the Undertaker with multiple shots to the back and then a hideous Con-chair-to which would bust the Phenom wide open and leave him a bloody mess. This one is intensely personal, but I just think the Undertaker has the sadistic edge and Christian is going to be made to pay for his actions over recent weeks.

JR’s prediction: Undertaker

Dolph Ziggler vs. Daniel Bryan ©
Singles match
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Daniel Bryan became a two-time Intercontinental Champion at Survivor Series when he defeated Dolph Ziggler and Gregory Helms in a Triple Threat match. Bryan beat Helms to win the title which left Ziggler furious and he got an immediate chance of revenge when he invoked his rematch clause on the first SmackDown following the pay-per-view. In an incredible match it was Bryan who came out on top with the Running Knee and after the bout he offered his hand to Ziggler in a show of respect. Dolph accepted but then when Bryan went to leave the ring, Ziggler nailed him with the Zig Zag to underline this issue was far from done.

On the December 3 edition of SmackDown, Dolph Ziggler would call Daniel Bryan out and challenge him to an Intercontinental Championship match at Armageddon which the American Dragon quickly accepted. Ziggler once again left Bryan lying motionless on the canvas though.
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Ziggler nails Bryan in the head with his microphone as he collapses to the mat in a heap and the crowd goes nuclear for the actions of the Show Off. Ziggler has just blindsided Daniel Bryan, but it appears he isn't done there. Ziggler looks at the Intercontinental Championship belt on the canvas and picks it up as he stalks Bryan and waits for the American Dragon to get to his feet. As he does, Ziggler nails him right between the eyes with the title belt making this one intensely personal before the two of them meet with the title on the line at Armageddon. Dolph Ziggler suckered in Daniel Bryan and got the better of him here tonight. The crowd boos as Ziggler throws the title down on top of the American Dragon before leaving and looking extremely pleased with himself on his way up the ramp and to the back. The referee core comes out from the back to check on Bryan and after some initial checks initially help him walk slowly to the back as he holds the back of his head after that brutal shot. The screen fades and after that chaotic scene, SmackDown goes to a commercial break.

Daniel Bryan finally got some momentum going as on WWE Superstars he beat the Sinister Scotsman, Drew McIntyre in an entertaining contest sending a message to Ziggler ahead of the Intercontinental Title match at Armageddon. On the December 10 edition of SmackDown, Bryan teamed with number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, Evan Bourne to take on Sheamus and Ziggler. The match turned out to be more about Sheamus and Bourne, but Bryan did gain some revenge on Dolph throughout the contest.

The final SmackDown before Armageddon saw more tag team action as Daniel Bryan teamed with Mr Money in the Bank, John Morrison against Dolph Ziggler and Alberto Del Rio. Ziggler would get the upperhand again on Bryan and this time would beat him one, two, three by using the ropes for leverage to leave the American Dragon seething. Everything points to Dolph Ziggler regaining the Intercontinental Championship this Sunday, but I just think Bryan is too damn good and will find a way to retain his title.

JR’s prediction: Daniel Bryan

Tyson Kidd vs. Richie Steamboat vs. Kaval ©
Triple Threat match
CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

The Cruiserweight division has been heating up in recent months and we have a blockbuster Triple Threat match at the final pay-per-view of 2010. The night after Survivor Series, Richie Steamboat teamed with Matt Hardy to defeat the Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval and Chavo Guerrero. It was Richie who pinned Kaval with the Steamboat Driver to put himself firmly in line for a title opportunity. On the November 29 edition of Monday Night RAW, Steamboat continued his momentum as he teamed with Kofi Kingston to defeat the seasoned team of Carlito and Chris Masters. It was once again the Steamboat Driver that got the job done.

Things really heated up two weeks ago on RAW when Kaval put his title on the line against Richie Steamboat and the two put on one hell of a match which had the World Warrior nodding his approval to the newcomer.
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Kaval is in the ascendancy as Steamboat clutches his ribs and the Cruiserweight Champion senses this is his moment to take this one home and retain his title. The World Warrior stomps away at Richie before he heads to the apron and has something big in mind. Kaval leaps and nails Steamboat with a SPRINGBOARD ROUNDHOUSE KICK which echoes throughout the arena. Richie collapses to the mat but instead of pinning Kaval senses one more big move could be the end for the challenger. The World Warrior climbs to the top rope and trash-talks the crowd as he leaps high in the air and comes down hard on the ribs of Steamboat with the WARRIOR'S WAY - his double foot stomp. Kaval clutches at the leg of Richie Steamboat and covers; 1............ 2........................ 3! Kaval retains the Cruiserweight Championship in a humdinger of a match against the RAW newcomer, Richie Steamboat.

Kaval would then make an appearance on SmackDown as he would take on Tyson Kidd of The Hart Dynasty. It was the latter who picked up the win with his Snap Fisherman’s Neckbreaker and after the match he signalled to Kaval he wanted a chance to fight for the Cruiserweight Championship. It was announced on WWE.com last weekend that given events over the past few weeks the World Warrior would defend his title at Armageddon against both Kidd and Steamboat in a Triple Threat match.

This past Monday on RAW, Kaval picked up a win against Yoshi Tatsu as he tuned up for the challenge he faces at the pay-per-view this Sunday with Richie Steamboat watching on backstage. On WWE Superstars this week in the main event Tyson Kidd took on the leader of the Straight Edge Society, CM Punk. It was Punk who picked up the win, but Kidd put on one hell of a display to almost shock his opponent. Kidd would pick up a win against Hunico on SmackDown this week which angered Kaval who came out onto the stage and held his title aloft reminding everyone he is the man to beat this Sunday. However, with the Triple Threat rules I think we may crown a new champion in The Hart Dynasty member.

JR’s prediction: Tyson Kidd

CM Punk vs. Edge
Lumberjack match
Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. act as Lumberjacks

At Survivor Series Team CM Punk comprising of the Straight Edge Saviour, Mark Harper, Luke Gallows, Mike Knox & Kaval defeated Team Edge consisting of the Rated R Superstar, John Morrison, Cody Rhodes, Goldust & Richie Steamboat in a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match. It was CM Punk and Mark Harper who survived in the end. Things were nowhere near done between Edge and Punk though as this rivalry has only heightened over the last month.

In the main event of SmackDown the week after Survivor Series, Edge would take on Ezekiel Jackson. It would be the future Hall of Famer who picked up the win thanks to a Spear, but the aftermath of the contest was the real story. The Straight Edge Society surrounded the ring and like a pack of dogs attacked Edge leaving him a motionless mess in the middle of the ring with referees, officials and medical personnel attending to him as the show went off the air much to the delight of CM Punk and his cronies.

On the December 3 edition of SmackDown, the Straight Edge Society continued their dominance as they defeated Cody Rhodes, Goldust and Rey Mysterio in 6-Man Tag Team action. Things really took off though after CM Punk defeated John Morrison in Singles action later in the evening. Just as the Straight Edge Society surrounded Mr Money in the Bank and looked like they were going to attack the lights went out…
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The crowd are getting louder and louder as the lights stay off for about 10 seconds before they flashback on and there is an almighty pop. John Morrison is gone but CM Punk, Mark Harper, Luke Gallows, Mike Knox remains in the centre of the ring. They are surrounded though by five Superstars led by none other than the Rated R Superstar, Edge.
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Edge is flanked by four new WWE Superstars. Seth Rollins is immediately recognisable as he has been hyped for weeks on SmackDown but then there are three others. The commentary team are quick to introduce them as Antonio Cesaro, Wade Barrett and DIVA, Tiffany Terrell. The crowd are losing their s*** as they are seeing a historic moment right now on SmackDown with Edge seemingly leading a new group to even the odds with the Straight Edge Society. As the crowd calms slightly all five of them step into the ring and the brawl is on!

Edge goes straight after CM Punk, Tiffany goes for Serena, Mark Harper is met by Antonio Cesaro, Seth Rollins confronts Luke Gallows and Wade Barrett starts laying punches in on Mike Knox. All five members of each faction are throwing punches and kicks at one another but the first person to gain an advantage is Wade Barrett who delivers a massive BULLHAMMER ELBOW to Knox and clotheslines him out of the ring. At the same time, Seth Rollins connects with a RIPCORD KNEE to Gallows before he is clotheslined out of the ring to join Knox. This new group led by Edge has the advantage now as Tiffany takes it to Serena and just like the Rated R Superstar connects with a massive SPEAR! Serena is broken in half and ends up on the outside as the four newcomers now turn their attention to Mark Harper.

The monster of the Straight Edge Society is levelled by all of them as Antonio Cesaro hits several massive EUROPEAN UPPERCUTS and follows it up with a DROPKICK as he hoists Harper up onto his shoulders and dumps him out of the ring. The crowd go bonkers as that is the first time anyone has taken Harper out in such an impressive way. CM Punk is left all alone in the ring with the five members of this new group and he looks distraught at the fact he is outnumbered. Edge smirks at CM Punk as the crowd come unglued again as the Straight Edge Saviour is about to get his comeuppance. Punk tries to escape the ring, but Wade Barrett pulls him back in and Edge sprints and takes him out with a SPEAR! Punk is floored as the rest of the Straight Edge Society pull him from the ring and retreat up the ramp. The WWE Universe are insanely loud as they have just witnessed the birth of a new faction here on SmackDown with four new faces apparently on the roster!​

On the December 9 edition of WWE Superstars we were introduced to Edge’s new faction called W.A.S.T.E. as they lay people to waste consisting of Wade Barrett, Antonio Cesaro, Seth Rollins, Tiffany and Edge. It is certainly a fearsome five and the odds have been evened brilliantly by Edge to take on Punk and his minions. Edge would challenge Punk to a Lumberjack match with the members of the Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. at ringside as the Lumberjacks. CM Punk would accept the challenge at the start of SmackDown the following night and it looked like the brawl was on but General Manager, Theodore Long quickly called on security to keep the two factions apart. Instead, we would get matches involving the two stables with Seth Rollins and Wade Barrett defeating Mike Knox and Luke Gallows. Antonio Cesaro would also pick up an impressive win against Gregory Helms on his SmackDown debut. Tiffany would make it the perfect night for W.A.S.T.E. as she pinned the former DIVA’s Champion, Layla.

This past Friday on SmackDown things intensified even more as Antonio Cesaro and Tiffany defeated Luke Gallows and Serena with Mark Harper beating Wade Barrett. Halfway through the show Seth Rollins was found laid out backstage and taken to a nearby medical facility after he had been attacked. Edge was seen getting into the ambulance with The Architect. CM Punk would take on Evan Bourne in the main event but the Rated R Superstar had returned to the arena and got involved with W.A.S.T.E.
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All hell breaks loose as out from the back come sprinting, Wade Barrett, Antonio Cesaro and Tiffany to try and even the odds for Evan Bourne as the Straight Edge Society have made it their mission to get involved in the contest on countless occasions. The brawl is wild as Tiffany and Serena go at it, Gallows collides with Barrett and Cesaro goes after Knox. The numbers game is too much though as Mark Harper is the spare man until the music of EDGE hits the PA system. Edge is back from the nearby medical facility as he sprints down the aisle and takes the fight to Harper as CM Punk looks on outraged at what he is witnessing in the ring. Edge sucks a big clothesline attempt from Harper and takes the massive man down with an incredible SPEAR! Meanwhile, Gallows, Knox, Barrett and Cesaro are brawling all through the crowd and Tiffany tosses Serena into the steel steps which gets a big cheer from the WWE Universe.

That leaves Evan Bourne and CM Punk in the ring alone as Edge stares down the Straight Edge Saviour and is salivating wanting to get his hands on the Straight Edge Saviour. The referee warns the Rated R Superstar to not get involved and he listens as Punk turns around and Bourne delivers another massive ROUNDHOUSE KICK to the side of the head of his opponent he drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas. Evan Bourne climbs to the top rope as the crowd in Lafayette cheers loudly as they sense this may finally be his moment. Bourne leaps and nails the SHOOTING STAR PRESS as he hooks both legs of CM Punk; 1………… 2………… 3! Evan Bourne has beaten CM Punk and overcome the odds just 48 hours before he faces Sheamus with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line inside a Steel Cage. The night is not over for CM Punk yet either as Edge is quick to pounce in the ring and starts hammering away at his Armageddon opponent.​

I cannot wait for this match at Armageddon and it is going to be a slobber knocker but with Edge finally evening the odds thanks to his new stable I think the Rated R Superstar will walk out of the final pay-per-view of 2010 with a crucial win to put the Straight Edge Society on the backfoot.

JR’s prediction: Edge

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Armageddon Voting Template

Please bold who you think will win and answer the bonus a prize is on offer to whoever gets the most right.

Big Show vs. Triple H vs. Kane vs. Chris Jericho ©
Fatal 4 Way Elimination match
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP

Evan Bourne vs. Sheamus ©
Steel Cage match
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James ©
Singles match
DIVA’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Falls Count Anywhere match

Undertaker vs. Christian
First Blood match

Dolph Ziggler vs. Daniel Bryan ©
Singles match
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Tyson Kidd vs. Richie Steamboat vs. Kaval ©
Triple Threat match
CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

CM Punk vs. Edge
Lumberjack match
Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. act as Lumberjacks

Bonus Questions:
1. Which match will open the show? (2 points)
2. How many titles will change hands? (2 points)
3. What will be the elimination order in the WWE Championship match? (1 point for each)
4. How many submission wins will there be on the show? (2 points)
5. Who will take the fall in the Cruiserweight Championship match? (2 points)​

 

[TOP GUY TIME]

Armageddon Voting Template

Please bold who you think will win and answer the bonus a prize is on offer to whoever gets the most right.

Big Show vs. Triple H vs. Kane vs. Chris Jericho ©
Fatal 4 Way Elimination match
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP

Evan Bourne vs. Sheamus ©
Steel Cage match
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James ©
Singles match
DIVA’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Falls Count Anywhere match

Undertaker vs. Christian
First Blood match

Dolph Ziggler vs. Daniel Bryan ©
Singles match
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Tyson Kidd vs. Richie Steamboat vs. Kaval ©
Triple Threat match
CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

CM Punk vs. Edge
Lumberjack match
Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. act as Lumberjacks

Bonus Questions:
1. Which match will open the show? (2 points)Steel Cage
2. How many titles will change hands? (2 points) 3
3. What will be the elimination order in the WWE Championship match? (1 point for each) Big Show then Chris Jericho then HHH
4. How many submission wins will there be on the show? (2 points) 1
5. Who will take the fall in the Cruiserweight Championship match? (2 points) Kaval

 

[Dubble J]

Big Show vs. Triple H vs. Kane vs. Chris Jericho ©
Fatal 4 Way Elimination match
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP

Evan Bourne vs. Sheamus ©
Steel Cage match
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James ©
Singles match
DIVA’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Falls Count Anywhere match

Undertaker vs. Christian
First Blood match

Dolph Ziggler vs. Daniel Bryan ©
Singles match
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Tyson Kidd vs. Richie Steamboat vs. Kaval ©
Triple Threat match
CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

CM Punk vs. Edge
Lumberjack match
Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. act as Lumberjacks

Bonus Questions:
1. Which match will open the show? (2 points) Sheamus vs. Bourne
2. How many titles will change hands? (2 points) One.
3. What will be the elimination order in the WWE Championship match? (1 point for each) Big Show, Kane, HHH, Jericho
4. How many submission wins will there be on the show? (2 points) Three.
5. Who will take the fall in the Cruiserweight Championship match? (2 points) Steamboat.

 

[Roy Mustang]

Armageddon Voting Template

Big Show vs. Triple H vs. Kane vs. Chris Jericho ©
Fatal 4 Way Elimination match
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP

Evan Bourne vs. Sheamus ©
Steel Cage match
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James ©
Singles match
DIVA’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Falls Count Anywhere match

Undertaker vs. Christian
First Blood match

Dolph Ziggler vs. Daniel Bryan ©
Singles match
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Tyson Kidd vs. Richie Steamboat vs. Kaval ©
Triple Threat match
CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

CM Punk vs. Edge
Lumberjack match
Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. act as Lumberjacks

Bonus Questions:
1. Which match will open the show? (2 points) Intercontinental Championship
2. How many titles will change hands? (2 points) 1
3. What will be the elimination order in the WWE Championship match? (1 point for each) Big Show, Kane, HHH
4. How many submission wins will there be on the show? (2 points) 1
5. Who will take the fall in the Cruiserweight Championship match? (2 points) Tyson Kidd

 

[MTK36]

Big Show vs. Triple H vs. Kane vs. Chris Jericho ©
Fatal 4 Way Elimination match
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP

Evan Bourne vs. Sheamus ©
Steel Cage match
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James ©
Singles match
DIVA’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Falls Count Anywhere match

Undertaker vs. Christian
First Blood match

Dolph Ziggler vs. Daniel Bryan ©
Singles match
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Tyson Kidd vs. Richie Steamboat vs. Kaval ©
Triple Threat match
CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

CM Punk vs. Edge
Lumberjack match
Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. act as Lumberjacks

Bonus Questions:
1. Which match will open the show? (2 points) Cruiserweight Title Match
2. How many titles will change hands? (2 points) NONE!
3. What will be the elimination order in the WWE Championship match? (1 point for each) Big Show, Kane, Triple H
4. How many submission wins will there be on the show? (2 points) 2
5. Who will take the fall in the Cruiserweight Championship match? (2 points) Richie Steamboat

 

[Finishline]

Big Show vs. Triple H vs. Kane vs. Chris Jericho ©
Fatal 4 Way Elimination match
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP

Evan Bourne vs. Sheamus ©
Steel Cage match
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James ©
Singles match
DIVA’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Falls Count Anywhere match

Undertaker vs. Christian
First Blood match

Dolph Ziggler vs. Daniel Bryan ©
Singles match
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Tyson Kidd vs. Richie Steamboat vs. Kaval ©
Triple Threat match
CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

CM Punk vs. Edge
Lumberjack match
Straight Edge Society and W.A.S.T.E. act as Lumberjacks

Bonus Questions:
1. Which match will open the show? (2 points) IC title match
2. How many titles will change hands? (2 points) Two
3. What will be the elimination order in the WWE Championship match? (1 point for each) Big Show first, then Kane, then Triple H
4. How many submission wins will there be on the show? (2 points) 1, assuming the WWE title match eliminations don't count
5. Who will take the fall in the Cruiserweight Championship match? (2 points) Kaval