WWE: The New Vision

[White Rhyno]

-Big Show defeated Kane in an Inferno match

First and foremost, great description for a match that is not notorious for its intricate action with two guys that were great big men, but not known for their ringsmanship....

Show winning the opener gets the crowd in a positive tone and the outlandish stipulation covers up two rather boring monsters that need bumpers to look great. The top rope counter with the WMD was realistic and timely. I can see it happening and the crowd really enjoying it.

This should wrap this feud up and move Show on to bigger and better things. It will be interesting to see

-The Empire defeated The Hart Dynasty with Bret Hart as Special Guest Referee to RETAIN the WWE Tag Team Championship

I'm not sure you realize you wrote it this way, but this was a neat callback to how the Hart Foundation originally took the titles from the British Bulldogs with the belt spot.

Brett would have been a nice nostalgic gift to the crowd, but I like the evening out all the positive momentum with a heel victory.

-Mickie James defeated Gail Kim to RETAIN the DIVA’s Championship

very good competitive match that would have helped both women and the division at the time. Kim came off as someone that really came close to winning the title.

-Edge defeated CM Punk & John Morrison in a Triple Threat match

Edge winning this match with these three would have been great. The problems with cards like this is fatigue. The shock and adrenaline factor lessens the impact of the gimmicks. This match felt like it had a bunch of quality wrestlers with no purpose other than to put on a good match

-Dolph Ziggler defeated Evan Bourne to RETAIN the Intercontinental Championship

I'm not sure Bourne is the best choice, but its easy to forget how over he was at the time. (I like the teaser for Marcus Cor Vonn, btw. ) This match really helps Ziggler be more than his normal bump machine self. He got to be the aggresor and was still forced to scramble to beat the smaller man. This , for me, is a call back to the old Flair territory matches where he would bump to make the local hero look good and walk out with his championship and reputation in tact.

-John Cena & Randy Orton defeated Carlito & Chris Masters

Thsi felt more like a RAW main event than a PPV match. It got two of the brands hottest stars a win, but I don't think it really did anything other than plant the seed that Cena was more aggresive teaming with Randy and Carlito's backbreaker is capable of keeping him down. I like how Cena is nerfed here and Carlito booked stronger in a loss. A lot of ways you can spin off this match...nice booking, but this spot may have been better saved for later and cut to give other matches more time,

I get this is a let down match before the two big main events... I do. It served its purpose, but it just feels weird putting Cena and Orton in a upper midcard match.

-Sheamus defeated Daniel Bryan in a Falls Count Anywhere match to RETAIN the World Heavyweight Championship

That damn Empire again. This was one of the highlights of the night for me. The signature bump would have been iconic and talked about for weeks. Very fun co-main event.

-Jack Swagger defeated Triple H to RETAIN the WWE Championship
-Chris Jericho defeated Jack Swagger to become the NEW WWE Champion after cashing in Money in the Bank

The schmoz ending was very surprising and swerved me. I think it would have created a "moment" on a lesser PPV typically used for build. You had a few moments that may stay around and be remembered more long term.

Very fun card, Order

 

[JDBengal]

Just caught up with Cyber Sunday and loved it.

- The Kane and Big Show match was a great way to start. Could tell how much the two hate each other.
- Even just having the recaps and the PPVs, you can tell the Empire is such a huge deal. Loved that Hart got to be the referee.
- Great women's match that you just didn't see often during this time. Good job.
- I'm not sure how I feel about Edge, Morrison, and Punk. I would have loved seeing the match, and it was great. But I'm not sure it needed to be here. Maybe giving it a stipulation like a #1 Contenders type of deal would've helped it feel like it belonged.
- The main events were incredible, particularly the Sheamus/Bryan match. Loved the inclusion of the masked man helping Daniel, Cody, and Goldust, but still not having that be the finish. They kept going for a few minutes afterwards.
- Chris Jericho as champion! My man.

Great show and can't wait to read Survivor Series!

 

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WWE Survivor Series
Sunday 21st November 2010 – Miami, Florida

THE MATCHCARD

Chris Jericho © vs. Big Show
Singles Match
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP

Sheamus © vs. Evan Bourne
Singles Match
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Team Vickie Guerrero (Jack Swagger, Chavo Guerrero, Lance Cade, Carlito & Chris Masters) vs. Team Trish Stratus (Triple H, John Cena, Randy Orton, Matt Hardy & Marcus Cor Von)
Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match
WINNER BECOMES PERMANENT GENERAL MANAGER OF RAW

Team CM Punk (CM Punk, Luke Gallows, Mike Knox, Mark Harper & Kaval) vs. Team Edge (Edge, John Morrison, Cody Rhodes, Goldust & Richie Steamboat)
Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match

Mickie James © vs. Melina
Singles Match
DIVA’S CHAMPIONSHIP

The Empire (Drew McIntyre & Finlay) w/ Paul Burchill © vs. The Hart Dynasty (Tyson Kidd & David Hart Smith) w/ Natalya
Tag Team Match
WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

The Undertaker vs. Christian
Singles Match

Dolph Ziggler © vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Gregory Helms
Triple Threat Match
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP​

UP NEXT: The Road to Survivor Series 2010

 

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Survivor Series
Sunday 21st November 2010 – Miami, Florida

Chris Jericho © vs. Big Show
Singles Match
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP

Chris Jericho shocked the world at the culmination of Cyber Sunday last month when he cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase to become the new WWE Champion. That was after Jack Swagger had successfully defended his title against Triple H in the main event of the pay-per-view. The RAW following Cyber Sunday saw Chris Jericho hold a celebration ceremony where he claimed he was the best at everything he does, he is the best wrestler on RAW and that he had dominated in any tag team he had been part of. That led to an interruption from none other than the Big Show who of course held the WWE Tag Team Championship with Chris Jericho as they were collectively known as JeriShow. The two went back and forth on the microphone before Show had heard enough and hurled the WWE Champion across the ring. Show attempted a Chokeslam but Jericho quickly escaped and avoided the World’s Largest Athlete.

On the November 1 edition of RAW, Christian held an edition of his Peep Show with Chris Jericho and the Big Show which quickly became a 2-on-1 situation. As Christian and Jericho looked to destroy the Giant though the lights went out and none other than the Undertaker made the save. It meant two matches were announced for later in the evening as Big Show dispatched of Christian with the WMD Knockout Punch. In the main event of the show, WWE Champion, Chris Jericho took on none other than the Deadman, the Undertaker. Big Show was on commentary for the match and was inadvertently taken out by Jericho with a crossbody as the Phenom avoided it. That led to Big Show getting in the ring and hitting the WMD Knockout Punch to Jericho causing a disqualification and handing Y2J the win. The show ended with Show and Taker squaring up at what happened.

The following week in Manchester, England we got a short interview with Jericho warning Big Show he wouldn’t make it to Survivor Series after he faced the Undertaker in singles action later in the evening. Show managed to shut the WWE Champion up though as he impressed in picking up a huge win against the Phenom with the WMD Knockout Punch once again. That took us to the go-home show where Big Show and Chris Jericho took part in a contract signing for their WWE Championship match at Survivor Series. Jericho suckered the Big Show in by throwing the signed contract to him as he looked to attack. The World’s Largest Athlete would fight back though and throw his WMD Knockout Punch but Y2J was able to just duck underneath and escape the ring once again. It left a fuming Jericho calling for his WWE Championship and retreating up the ramp ahead of the match this Sunday. Who is going to walk out of Survivor Series as the WWE Champion?

Sheamus © vs. Evan Bourne
Singles Match
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Sheamus has been mighty impressive as the World Heavyweight Champion and The Empire leader retained his title against Daniel Bryan in a Falls Count Anywhere match at Cyber Sunday albeit in controversial circumstances after other members of The Empire got involved and Cody Rhodes ad Goldust levelled it up. In the end, Sheamus retained with his patented Brogue Kick. On the first SmackDown after Cyber Sunday, Sheamus was ordered to defend his World Heavyweight Championship again, this time in a Submission match against the American Dragon. In what was an epic main event Sheamus showed his ability without needing help from the rest of The Empire as he won with a Cloverleaf submission.

The following week, SmackDown General Manager, Theodore Long announced three Singles matches with the winners of each of them going on to a Triple Threat match the following week to earn a World Heavyweight Championship opportunity against Sheamus at Survivor Series. CM Punk, Daniel Bryan and Evan Bourne emerged as the three winners after beating John Morrison, Gregory Helms and Dolph Ziggler respectively. In the main event on the same show, Sheamus and the rest of The Empire defeated The Hart Dynasty, Cody Rhodes and Goldust in an epic 8-Man Tag Team bout.

The main event on the November 12, 2010 edition of SmackDown saw the incredible Triple Threat match between CM Punk, Daniel Bryan and Evan Bourne take place with the latter being the man to walk away with the win. It was a surprise to many as Sheamus and the rest of The Empire watched on from their private locker room as the former Cruiserweight Champion earned an opportunity to face the Celtic Warrior for the gold at Survivor Series in the biggest match of his career.

At the start of the final SmackDown before the pay-per-view, Evan Bourne came out to talk about how he has always dreamt of being the World Heavyweight Champion and this is his opportunity. Sheamus and the rest of The Empire would interfere and would beat down Bourne and The Hart Dynasty who tried to make the save. That led to Theodore Long announcing the main event which would see Sheamus, Drew McIntyre and Finlay take on Evan Bourne, Tyson Kidd and David Hart Smith. It was an epic main event which saw Evan Bourne shock Sheamus with a roll-up in the dying moments and pin the World Heavyweight Champion one, two, three. Bourne shocked the world on SmackDown but can he do it again at Survivor Series?

Team Vickie Guerrero (Jack Swagger, Chavo Guerrero, Lance Cade, Carlito & Chris Masters) vs. Team Trish Stratus (Triple H, John Cena, Randy Orton, Matt Hardy & Marcus Cor Von)
Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match
WINNER BECOMES PERMANENT GENERAL MANAGER OF RAW

After what went down between Jack Swagger and Triple H in their WWE Championship match at Cyber Sunday between the two RAW Co-General Managers, Vickie Guerrero and Trish Stratus, WWE Chairman, Vince McMahon kicked off the first RAW following the pay-per-view. He made it very clear to Vickie and Trish he wouldn’t have any more controversy between the two and at Survivor Series it would be Team Vickie Guerrero versus Team Trish Stratus in a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match with the added stipulation that the loser would be fired from their authority position, and we would be left with one General Manager. Later in the show, Vickie announced her Team Captain would be none other than the former WWE Champion, Jack Swagger and Chavo Guerrero would also feature on her team. Triple H interrupted and tried to take out the duo with his sledgehammer but the numbers prove too much as Chavo Guerrero connected with a Frog Splash to a steel chair wrapped around the knee of The Game. It left Triple H getting stretchered out of the arena.

On the November 1 edition of RAW, Trish Stratus kicked off the show to announce none other than Triple H would be her Team Captain and he would be joined by the then United States Champion, Matt Hardy. Triple H was clearly still injured from last week but demanded a chance to get back at Swagger and Chavo from last week, so a Tag Team match was announced for later in the show. Jack Swagger and Chavo Guerrero would pick up the win thanks to the Ruthless Redneck, Lance Cade interfering and he would go on to announce he was the latest member of Team Vickie Guerrero for Survivor Series. In Manchester, England the next week we didn’t find out anyone else who would be on the teams but the main event saw Jack Swagger and Triple H collide in a Last Man Standing match to finally settle things one-on-one. Both General Managers agreed there would be no interference in the contest and Jack Swagger once again proved he is the future as he put Triple H through the stage with a Gutwrench Powerbomb to pick up arguably the biggest win of his career.

This past week on the final RAW before Survivor Series we did find out the rest of Team Vickie Guerrero and Team Trish Stratus. Vickie Guerrero kicked off the show by announcing Carlito and Chris Masters would round out her team while Trish Stratus dropped the blockbuster announcement that John Cena, Randy Orton and newcomer Marcus Cor Von would be the final three men on her Survivor Series team as she fights to hold onto her job. Straight after the announcement to open the show we saw Matt Hardy defend the United States Championship against the undefeated Lance Cade and we crowned a new champion just days before Survivor Series. The main event saw a summer rivalry renewed as Jack Swagger took on John Cena with Randy Orton, Chavo Guerrero and the two General Managers all at ringside. Once again, the All American American picked up the win and continued his incredible roll. There are also question marks as to whether Triple H will be able to compete at Survivor Series after the attacks he has suffered which could tip the scales in the favour of Vickie Guerrero.

Team CM Punk (CM Punk, Luke Gallows, Mike Knox, Mark Harper & Kaval) vs. Team Edge (Edge, John Morrison, Cody Rhodes, Goldust & Richie Steamboat)
Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match

At Cyber Sunday, Edge defeated CM Punk and John Morrison in a bonus Triple Threat match at the event and the Straight Edge Saviour did not take the loss well. On the SmackDown after the pay-per-view, Edge would take on MVP in Singles action and pick up an impressive win over his opponent. The real drama came after the match though as the Rated R Superstar was brutally attacked by a newcomer to the blue brand. A big boot and Discus Clothesline floored Edge before the music of CM Punk hit and his entire Straight Edge Society made it to the ring and introduced the newcomer as Mark Harper, who was also the newest member of their faction. Punk wasn’t done there and added an exclamation mark with a Go To Sleep to Edge which angered the fans in attendance.

The following week saw Mark Harper pick up a win in Singles action on WWE Superstars before CM Punk opened SmackDown in a match against Mr Money in the Bank, John Morrison. The Straight Edge Saviour would win and advance to a Triple Threat match the following week for the chance to become the number one contender to Sheamus’ World Heavyweight Championship. It was interference from the rest of the Straight Edge Society and a Discus Clothesline from Harper which helped Punk to a big win. Later in the show, Edge appeared from home to give an interview via satellite and made it clear he was coming for revenge when he said to CM Punk; ‘Payback’s a bitch’.

On WWE Superstars the next Thursday, Mark Harper and Luke Gallows teamed up to pick up a win against Goldust and Cody Rhodes but things heated up to another level on SmackDown in Manchester, England. It started when the Straight Edge Society minus CM Punk were victorious against Rhodes, Goldust and Morrison. It was Harper’s Discus Clothesline which got the job done for the SES once more. In the main event, CM Punk had his chance to become the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship but it was Evan Bourne who came out with the win. After the match, it all went crazy as Edge made his return and obliterated Punk while Morrison, Rhodes and Goldust ambushed the other members of the Straight Edge Society in the backstage area. Edge connected with a Spear and two days later the Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match was announced. Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval will join the Straight Edge Society while Richie Steamboat will team up with Edge and his teammates.

On the final SmackDown before Survivor Series, Cody Rhodes and John Morrison picked up a victory over Luke Gallows and Mike Knox to give Team Edge some momentum and the Rated R Superstar made his feelings very clear in a fiery promo ahead of the pay-per-view. CM Punk and Mark Harper were absent as there was a strict rule not allowing teammates at ringside but this Sunday will be very different. Will it be Team Edge or Team CM Punk who come out with the win?

Mickie James © vs. Melina
Singles Match
DIVA’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Mickie James won the DIVA’s Championship for the seventh time at Night of Champions when she beat former champion Melina and Alicia Fox in a Triple Threat match. Last month at Cyber Sunday the fans votes Gail Kim to be the challenger for Mickie’s title which infuriated Melina. Mickie James retained but Melina will now get her rematch as this rivalry comes to a head at Survivor Series. The night after Cyber Sunday, Melina picked up a dominant win over Kelly Kelly and made her intentions clear straight after, challenging Mickie James to a DIVA’s Championship match at Survivor Series. It didn’t take long for Melina to get her answer as the reigning Champion accepted on WWE Superstars that week and warned the Paparazzi Princess she would be in for a once in a lifetime beating. Mickie was determined to be a fighting DIVA’s Champion though as she was challenged to a Cyber Sunday rematch by Gail Kim. Mickie agreed to put her title on the line a week later on the blue brand.

The following week on RAW, Melina pinned the DIVA’s Champion in tag team action when she grabbed the tights and cheated to get the one, two, three. It left Mickie furious just days before she defended her gold against good friend Gail Kim. Mickie proved just why she is one of the best DIVA’s of all-time and a future Hall of Famer with a quite brilliant win over Gail on SmackDown which got both women a standing ovation. It also meant the match with Melina for the title stayed the same at Survivor Series.

On the November 8 edition of RAW, Mickie James would team up with Kofi Kingston to take on the unique team of Melina and Kane in Mixed Tag Team action. In the end, Kingston picked up the one, two, three over Kane as Mickie and Melina brawled all over ringside as the rivalry reached new heights. Later that week, Mickie James won again as she dominated Layla on SmackDown to continue her impressive run. This past week on RAW, the DIVA’s Champion picked up the last bit of momentum as she beat Maryse after a hard-fought win but Melina had a tough message for her and said she would beat her for the title. Mickie would continue her incredible run with another win alongside Gail Kim on SmackDown 48 hours ago when they beat Layla and Serena. This rivalry has heated up nicely but who will walk out with the gold?

The Empire (Drew McIntyre & Finlay) w/ Paul Burchill © vs. The Hart Dynasty (Tyson Kidd & David Hart Smith) w/ Natalya
Tag Team Match
WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

The Empire retained their WWE Tag Team Championships against The Hart Dynasty in controversial fashion at Cyber Sunday with Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart voted in as the special guest referee. The issue between the two teams is far from over though. Drew McIntyre and Finlay had won the titles beating Tyson Kidd and David Hart Smith at Night of Champions. The first SmackDown after the pay-per-view The Hart Dynasty got some revenge as they picked up a win against McIntyre and Paul Burchill to firmly put themselves back in the WWE Tag Team Championship hunt. The Empire looked for some payback just a week later on SmackDown as the faction in its entirety took on Kidd, Smith, Cody Rhodes and Goldust in an 8-Man Tag Team match. Sheamus would pick up the win for his team with a Brogue Kick to the Bizarre One.

It would be on the November 11 edition of WWE Superstars that things really started to turn in the favour of The Hart Dynasty as they picked up a number of consecutive victories. In the main event of that show, Tyson Kidd shocked Drew McIntyre in getting the win. Just 24 hours later on Friday Night SmackDown, David Hart Smith would get the one, two, three against Finlay to give The Hart Dynasty some confidence ahead of their WWE Tag Team Championship opportunity at Survivor Series. The momentum would continue this past week on WWE Superstars as The Hart Dynasty teamed with Rey Mysterio to beat The Empire again in 6-Man Tag Team action which made Sheamus furious the following night on SmackDown. He made it clear to McIntyre, Finlay and Burchill he expected them to retain at Survivor Series. It was the World Heavyweight Champion himself that lost in the main event though as The Empire were beaten by Evan Bourne and The Hart Dynasty just 48 hours before Survivor Series. It seems The Hart Dynasty are on the brink of their second title reign but can they get over the line at Survivor Series?

The Undertaker vs. Christian
Singles Match

This grudge match is sure to be nothing short of violent at Survivor Series this Sunday. On the October 25 edition of RAW, Christian came up short in a United States Championship Triple Threat match against Matt Hardy and Lance Cade. After the match, Captain Charisma would throw a tantrum but the lights in the arena would go out. None other than the Undertaker would take exception to what Christian was arguing and floor him with a mammoth Chokeslam. The following week, Christian would host an edition of the Peep Show where he ran down the Undertaker and his guest the Big Show. Chris Jericho would get involved and it would turn into a 2-on-1 assault until Undertaker made the save and Captain Charisma and Y2J scarpered from the ring in double quick time. It led to the Big Show beating Christian later in the evening and Chris Jericho defeating the Undertaker via disqualification thanks to interference from the World’s Largest Athlete.

This rivalry really escalated on the November 8 edition of RAW when the Undertaker took on the Big Show as a result of what had happened the previous week on the show. The Big Show would pick up a superb win but it all kicked off backstage when we came back after a commercial break. The Phenom was backstage, and Christian instigated a heinous attack on the Deadman. Christian nailed Undertaker in the head with a steel chair busting him wide open. Christian placed the chair round Taker’s neck afterwards and drove him into a concrete wall which left Undertaker in all sorts of bother. Undertaker was wheeled off on a stretcher and placed inside an ambulance as Christian repeatedly shouted it was his time now.

Undertaker would not appear on RAW this week unsurprisingly as Christian defeated R-Truth in convincing fashion. He wasn’t done there though as he took Truth out with the Conchairto which he made famous alongside Edge. It seems something has flicked inside of Christian to make him this new intense and hardcore version of himself. We would hear from the Undertaker this past Thursday on WWE Superstars where he reminded us this Sunday would mark 20 years since his debut at Survivor Series and that Christian would ‘Rest In Peace’ for his sins. Christian may be more violent than ever but picking on the Undertaker may prove a fatal error.

Dolph Ziggler © vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Gregory Helms
Triple Threat Match
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The match for the Intercontinental Championship at Survivor Series was only confirmed this past week on Friday Night SmackDown as Daniel Bryan and Gregory Helms fought for the right to face Dolph Ziggler at the pay-per-view. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to find a winner thanks to the Intercontinental Champion interfering in the contest. SmackDown General Manager, Theodore Long quickly announced that it didn’t mean Ziggler would have no opponents though, instead it meant he would have two in a Triple Threat match at Survivor Series. Ziggler was mortified at the decision but he only has himself to blame.

Dolph Ziggler was successful last month at Cyber Sunday in defending his title against Evan Bourne and then Rey Mysterio just a few days later on WWE Superstars. Ziggler would face Daniel Bryan in a match where the winner would go onto a Triple Threat match to determine the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. The American Dragon was successful in defeating the Intercontinental Champion. Gregory Helms returned from injury and made it clear he wanted his rematch for the title he lost without ever getting pinned. This Sunday is sure to be a great match with tremendous in-ring action and it is very hard to predict who will walk out the Intercontinental Champion.​

UP NEXT: WWE Survivor Series 2010

 

[DTP]

I see we're playing catch up from where Wrestling Clique left off.

I'll be sure to provide better feedback after Survivor Series 2010 is posted - but I seem to recall I already reviewed the show back then.

Having not been clued in, it's been a nice refresher looking back on the road through all of these pay-per-views. I am always going to admire a switch-up of schedule, and where WWE 2010 was concerned - they had a lot of gimmicky shows. Yet it's always nice to see a fondness for Cyber Sunday and its interactive element.

The formatting is really nice and effective, with little reason to change anything about it. The use of color and different fonts to highlight different aspects is always a welcome feature. The graphics are pretty snazzy, too, and really deliver in adding to the illusion and presentation that this is set ten years ago.

I really enjoyed 2010 as a WWE fan, though with the benefit of hindsight, it is good to see a rehaul of the creative direction from that point.

As we head down the wire to the Road to WrestleMania XXVII, I am very interested in who will fall into key matches and positions, given the bolstering state of your roster.

 

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WWE Survivor Series
Sunday 21st November 2010 – American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida

DARK MATCH: Kane def. Kofi Kingston

Start playing the video and then read below.


We get an introduction video package to the show which starts with sirens playing and the sound of heavy breathing in the background.

“Tonight, Survival is the word…”

We cut to Vince McMahon screaming at RAW Co-General Managers, Vickie Guerrero and Trish Stratus to tell them one of them will be fired tonight.

“Eliminations will define a future…”

We cut to various snippets of members of Team Vickie Guerrero and Team Trish Stratus in action.

“A Cerebral Assassin will return to face an All American American…”

We see Jack Swagger delivering a Gutwrench Powerbomb to Triple H through the stage and The Game being stretchered out of the arena on RAW a couple of weeks ago.

“An undefeated streak and a debut have never been more important…”

We see footage of Lance Cade winning the United States Championship on Monday and stock footage of Marcus Cor Von who re-debuts tonight on Team Trish Stratus.

“Survivors will walk away with all-important gold…”

We see snippets of Chris Jericho and Big Show going at it as well as Evan Bourne and Sheamus who will fight for the WWE Championship and World Heavyweight Championship respectively.

“A former tag team determined to destroy one another…”

Footage plays showing Chris Jericho and Big Show holding the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship and the WWE Champion avoiding the WMD Knockout Punch twice in recent weeks.

“A star is on the rise as an Empire could fall…”

We see the shocking finish from SmackDown where Evan Bourne pinned Empire leader and World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus one, two, three.

“Survival will mean who is the most hardcore…”

Mickie James and Melina are face-to-face from previous weeks as we see the two of them brawling. Tonight, they face off in a Hardcore match for the DIVA’s Championship.

“And two ways of life collide…”

Footage of Edge and CM Punk is shown from the previous month with the Straight Edge Society debuting Mark Harper and the Rated R Superstar getting some revenge and forming a team for tonight.

“Tonight, who will survive?”

We see rapid shots of the combatants in the two main event title matches and everyone in the Team Trish Stratus and Team Vickie Guerrero match as the video ends with Vince McMahon screaming; ‘You’re fireeeeeeeeeeeeeed!’



PYRO!!!

Fireworks explode everywhere on the stage and the custom-made Survivor Series set as the camera scans across the crowd of 20,990 in attendance inside the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida ahead of an action-packed evening. We are welcomed to the historic pay-per-view by the excited SmackDown announce team.

Mathews:
We welcome you to the 24th annual Survivor Series live from Miami, Florida and we have an incredible night of action in store with no less than five championships on the line, two Traditional Survivor Series Elimination matches and a grudge match between two of the WWE’s biggest stars. Josh Mathews and your teacher Matt Striker at ringside representing SmackDown and tonight we will see Sheamus defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Evan Bourne.
Striker:
It is the biggest opportunity of a young star’s career who is looking to make the wrestling world take notice by seemingly doing the unthinkable in beating Sheamus. The Empire leader has been unstoppable since winning the World Heavyweight Championship inside a Steel Cage at SummerSlam and has shown no signs of being beaten. Just 48 hours ago on SmackDown though, Evan Bourne pinned the Celtic Warrior one, two, three.
Mathews:
The former Cruiserweight Champion shocked the world in that epic main event and Sheamus now knows the task he faces in defeating Evan Bourne tonight. The Empire have conquered all since forming earlier this year but Sheamus will be up against it tonight. Don’t forget his faction friends Drew McIntyre and Finlay will also defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against The Hart Dynasty too. Also with us, RAW’s announce team; Michael Cole and Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler!

Cole:
Thank you, Josh and it is going to be an incredible evening and the future of Monday Night RAW is going to be shaped by a huge Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match as Team Trish Stratus take on Team Vickie Guerrero with the winner becoming the permanent General Manager of the show. Triple H and Jack Swagger captain their respective teams in what could be a match for the ages, King.
King:
I cannot wait to see what happens but of course I am pulling for Trish Stratus as we have all had enough of Vickie Guerrero. That’s not all from RAW though as we will also see the WWE Championship on the line as Chris Jericho defends against the Big Show who seems hungrier than ever to win the gold. Jericho may have bitten off more than he can chew in angering his former JeriShow tag team partner.
Cole:
We will find out tonight if Jericho can slay the Giant or whether we will crown a new WWE Champion. Don’t forget Mickie James will also defend the DIVA’s Championship against Melina in a Hardcore match which is going to create history. Both of these women requested this stipulation to end their rivalry for good. I cannot wait for that but now let’s send it to the ring as we are ready for our first match of the evening!

Ring Announcer – Tony Chimel:
The following contest is a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match!!!

~~~~~~~~~~THIS FIRE BURNS~~~~~~~~~~

The arena erupts with boos as the music of the Straight Edge Society hits and CM Punk leads his disciples out onto the top of the stage. He stands front and centre with Serena alongside him as the monsters Mark Harper, Luke Gallows and Mike Knox flank them. Punk leads them all in doing the Straight Edge pledge as they methodically walk down the ramp and ignore the crowd and their negative reaction throughout. The five of them step inside the ropes and taunt more as CM Punk looks extremely confident despite suffering at the hands of Edge in recent weeks.

The music of Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval plays and the World Warrior also gets booed by the WWE Universe in attendance. Dressed in black and white tonight which matches what the Straight Edge Society are wearing he holds his title aloft as he climbs to the second turnbuckle in the ring and he follows that up by shaking hands with every member of the Straight Edge Society to spark even more anger from the crowd.

Things change instantly as the music of Cody Rhodes and Goldust plays through the PA system and they amp up the crowd as they are ready to take on the Straight Edge Society and Kaval. The two of them stop at the bottom of the ramp as they know they are outnumbered and wait for their first tag team partner.

The unfamiliar music of the newcomer Richie Steamboat hits next as he excitedly comes through the curtain and gets more of a reaction than you might expect after an impressive few weeks on RAW and WWE Superstars. Steamboat high-fives Cody and Goldust at the bottom of the ramp as three fifths of the team have arrived.

Mr Money in the Bank, John Morrison arrives on the scene as he gets the biggest reaction so far. The rockstar-like superstar poses with his blue briefcase as his colourful fireworks spray across the stage and everything goes into slow motion. Morrison is wearing gold and black matching Goldust who nods his approval at the Guru of Greatness. Things are about to go up another level though.

~~~~~~~~~~YOU THINK YOU KNOW ME~~~~~~~~~~

The iconic intro of the entrance music of Edge hits and the American Airlines Arena comes unglued for the Rated R Superstar! He bursts through the curtain and runs to the two corners of the stage as he asks for even more from the Miami crowd. Edge is also wearing black and gold as he joins John Morrison, Cody Rhodes, Goldust and Richie Steamboat after setting off his huge pyro. He stares at all four of them and nods as they storm the ring and the brawl is on!!!

Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match
Team CM Punk (CM Punk, Luke Gallows, Mike Knox, Mark Harper & Kaval) vs. Team Edge (Edge, John Morrison, Cody Rhodes, Goldust & Richie Steamboat)
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The match doesn’t officially start as Team Edge and Team CM Punk kick-off Survivor Series with a massive brawl as the crowd go crazy at what they are witnessing. Edge goes straight after CM Punk, Cody Rhodes squares up with Mike Knox, Goldust and Luke Gallows go at it, Kaval and rival Richie Steamboat start kicking one another while John Morrison tries to slay the monstrous newcomer, Mark Harper. The referee is desperate to try and get control as all 10 men brawl, but it is Team Edge who get on top as Cody dropkicks Knox out the ring, Goldust clotheslines Gallows over the top rope, Richie Steamboat throws Kaval out while Edge goes for an EDGECUTUON but CM Punk evades and rolls under the bottom rope. That leaves Mark Harper alone with the entirety of Team Edge who all take turns at hammering away at him until he is thrown into the ring post and ends up on the outside alongside his Straight Edge Society teammates and Kaval.

Edge and his team taunt as referee Charles Robinson finally gets control of the match and both teams settle on their respective sides of the apron. The Rated R Superstar is going to lead by example and decides he will start the match for his team as he tries to goad CM Punk to face him man-to-man. The Straight Edge Saviour steps up and is ready to go at it with his arch-rival as the crowd erupt because this is what they have been waiting to see. Punk starts trash-talking Edge as the two of them look like they are ready to do battle and the bell rings to officially start the opening contest of Survivor Series. To nobody’s surprise though CM Punk wants nothing to do with Edge as he quickly tags in Luke Gallows and smirks and points to his head to signal he has outmanoeuvred the Ultimate Opportunist. Edge doesn’t waste a moment as he ducks under a clothesline attempt from Luke Gallows and delivers the SPEAR!!! Edge hooks the leg; 1…………… 2…………… 3! Edge has eliminated Luke Gallows just like that!

Elimination #1: Luke Gallows (Eliminated by Edge)

The crowd pop loudly as CM Punk looks shocked on the apron and the monstrous Mike Knox strides into the ring. Edge is quick to take control of the Straight Edge Society member with a nice SPINNING HEEL KICK and a nice DOWNWARD SPIRAL as he goes for another pin but this time Knox does kick out to keep his team at four members. Edge wastes no time in tagging in Cody Rhodes who gets a nice reaction from the Miami crowd. Rhodes hammers away at Knox and connects with a BASEMENT DROPKICK as he tags in Goldust and the two of them drop Knox on his head with a wicked DOUBLE FLAPJACK! Goldust taunts and gets a nice pop as he waits for Mike Knox to get to his feet. The WWE veteran hammers away at Knox and tries to Irish whip the monster, but he doesn’t have the strength and it is reversed as Goldust goes into the turnbuckle instead. Mike Knox runs and drives all the air out of Goldust with a big splash before he SUPLEXES him halfway across the ring.

Goldust is struggling as the crowd try to rally around him, but Knox drags his body to the corner of the Straight Edge Society and tags in the newcomer, Mark Harper. The crowd has an eerie hush which comes over it as they sense this could be bad news for Goldust. Harper Irish whips Goldust and absolutely floors him with an awe-inspiring SPINNING SIDE SLAM as the crowd gasp at the limp body of the Bizarre One. Harper looks into the hard camera with a crazed look in his eyes as CM Punk tells him to finish it. The newest member of the Straight Edge Society stalks the fallen Goldust and as he slowly gets up to his feet, Harper takes off and almost takes his head off with an incredible DISCUS CLOTHESLINE!!! The crowd gasp at the impact as Harper hooks both legs of Goldust; 1…………… 2…………… 3! We are all even once again as Mark Harper makes his mark on the match almost immediately.

Elimination #2: Goldust (Eliminated by Mark Harper)

Cody Rhodes is quick to enter and takes the fight to Harper as he tries to rock the big man and get some instant revenge for the elimination of Goldust. He throws big punches and kicks at the destroyer. Cody tries to Irish whip Harper which doesn’t go well for him and instead the opposite happens and, on the way, back Rhodes is dropped with a BIG BOOT which flattens him. The crowd make another noise of surprise at the domination as Harper picks up Rhodes and in one fluid motion he drops him with an incredible SITOUT POWERBOMB! Harper goes for the cover; 1…………… 2…………… John Morrison comes in and breaks up the cover. The referee admonishes him as Mr Money in the Bank returns to the apron and tries to cheer on Cody to get out of the dangerous predicament he is in. Harper gets to his feet and stares at Morrison and points his hand like a gun to the Guru of Greatness.

Harper turns his attention back to Rhodes and for the second time in just a few minutes he nails a DISCUS CLOTHESLINE and hooks the leg as he stares straight at Morrison on the apron. 1…………… 2…………… 3! Mark Harper has just changed the dynamic of the match entirely as Team CM Punk has a man advantage. Serena applauds from ringside as CM Punk looks on ecstatic at the destruction of Goldust and Rhodes thanks to Mark Harper. He is now about to face a new challenge though as John Morrison steps in the ring and is not backing down from the mammoth man.

Elimination #3: Cody Rhodes (Eliminated by Mark Harper)

Mark Harper smirks at John Morrison as the two start to battle it out and Mr Money in the Bank is the first man to rock the big man and takes him down to a knee with his trademark FLYING CHUCK KICK and then fully to the canvas with his patented SLIDING KNEE to the head of the behemoth. Harper ends up in his corner and tags in none other than the Straight Edge Saviour, CM Punk. The crowd go up a level with their heat towards the arrogant leader of the Straight Edge Society. John Morrison is ready to go at it with Punk but Edge calls for the tag on the apron and the crowd go into a frenzy as they anticipate they’ll finally see Punk and the Rated R Superstar going at it. Morrison tags his team captain in as Edge looks ready to annihilate his rival. Before he can do anything though, CM Punk predictably tags out to the Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval for the first time in this contest.

Kaval goes at Edge and the two start fighting in what many would see as a unique clash you might only see at an event like Survivor Series. Kaval doesn’t back down from the World Heavyweight Champion. He kicks the knees of the Ultimate Opportunist and delivers some chops to the chest as he drops Edge with a nice FISHERMAN SUPLEX! He isn’t done there as the Cruiserweight Champion goes to the ring apron and tells Edge to get to his feet. The World Warrior leaps and connects with the TIDAL WAVE, his Springboard Roundhouse kick. Kaval goes for the pin; 1……… 2……… Edge kicks out and won’t be beaten that easily. Kaval stays focused and has Edge in a seated position and delivers two shotgun kicks to his chest as he goes for a big ROUNDHOUSE KICK to the head for the exclamation mark but Edge ducks under and rolls up the Cruiserweight Champion; 1……… 2……… Kaval kicks out. As both men get to their feet though, Edge hits the EDGECUTION out of nowhere leaving the duo down on the canvas.

The crowd gets behind Edge who after a few seconds manages to make the tag to newcomer Richie Steamboat who has set his sights on the Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval since his debut in the WWE. The son of Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat flies into the ring with a SPRINGBOARD BLOCKBUSTER which takes down Kaval as he throws a DROPKICK at Mike Knox on the apron. Steamboat turns his attention back to the Cruiserweight Champion and takes him down with a SLINGBLADE. Richie follows up by going to the top rope and waiting for Kaval to get to his feet. Steamboat jumps and looks for a high-angle CROSSBODY! The youngster leaps high in the air and lands on Kaval but the Cruiserweight Champion rolls through and pins Richie and grabs a handful of tights; 1…………… 2…………… 3! Kaval eliminates Richie Steamboat and Team Edge have just two men left in the Rated R Superstar and Mr Money in the Bank, John Morrison.

Elimination #4: Richie Steamboat (Eliminated by Kaval)

Kaval smirks as he gets one over the man who has made it clear he wants a Cruiserweight Championship opportunity. John Morrison is quick to get in the ring and is the next man who stands in the way of Kaval. The Cruiserweight Champion and his opponent are embroiled in some fast-paced action with Kaval avoiding a clothesline with a matrix evasion and Morrison landing on his feet from a springboard moonsault as the World Warrior moved out of the way. In the end it is Morrison who gets the better of Kaval as he connects with a beautiful STANDING SPANISH FLY as the crowd pop and Morrison pins; 1……… 2……… Kaval kicks out. Morrison gets the Cruiserweight Champion to his feet but he wants out of the match and quickly tags in Mike Knox. The massive Straight Edge Society member looks annoyingly at Kaval but gets in the ring and squares up to the Shaman of Sexy nonetheless.

Morrison isn’t backing down from the bigger man and starts to throw punches at him but Knox just swats him away and laughs. Knox Irish whips the former member of MNM and tag team partner of The Miz but Morrison slides through the legs of the big man on the rebound. As Knox turns around, he is met with a massive ENZUIGIRI and is rocked. Mr Money in the Bank sees his opportunity and sprints at Knox but is planted with a massive TILT-A-WHIRL SIDE SLAM as the ring shakes and Edge looks concerned on the apron. Knox goes for the cover; 1……… 2……… Morrison gets the shoulder up. The Straight Edge Society member knows this is his opportunity and waits for Morrison to slowly make it back to his feet and is looking for the KNOX OUT! He has him in position but Mr Money in the Bank reverses and rolls up the bigger man but has all of leverage on top of him; 1…………… 2…………… 3! Just like that Mike Knox is out of here but the odds are still against Edge and Morrison.

Elimination #5: Mike Knox (Eliminated by John Morrison)

CM Punk is straight in the ring and connecting with a clothesline to Morrison which takes him down to the mat. Punk blows a kiss to Edge on the apron which gets nuclear heat from the Survivor Series crowd as they can’t stand the Straight Edge Saviour. Punk dominates Morrison for the next period in the match as he Irish whips him into the turnbuckle and nails his RUNNING KNEE flush to his opponent’s face. Morrison is dropped with a BULLDOG as Punk tags Mark Harper in who connects with a SENTON ATOMICO from the ring apron to the inside after Punk had delivered a BACKBREAKER leaving Morrison in the vulnerable position. Harper covers; 1……… 2……… Morrison gets the shoulder up again much to the delight of the sold out crowd. Harper wastes no time at all in dragging Morrison back up to his feet and dropping him with a massive SUPERKICK. 1……… 2……… NO! Morrison will not be defeated but is in a bad way as Harper tags CM Punk back into the match.

The Straight Edge Saviour cockily smirks at being in complete control with a man advantage over Team Edge as well. Punk stomps away at Morrison and locks in a tight headlock on the mat as he looks to choke out his opponent. It gives both competitors a chance to slow things down and get their breath back as the crowd slowly start to get behind Mr Money in the Bank. Morrison works his way back to his feet and elbows CM Punk in the gut several times. It forces Punk to release the hold and Morrison takes Punk down with a couple of nice clotheslines. Morrison hooks CM Punk up and delivers the MOONLIGHT DRIVE! Morrison is exhausted though and is slow to crawl to the pin attempt; 1……… 2……… Punk gets the shoulder up. Morrison is exhausted and looks to tag Edge in as the crowd get louder and louder at anticipating the arrival of the Rated R Superstar.

Before Morrison can tag Edge into the bout though, the Cruiserweight Champion has sprinted around the ring and pulls him off the ring as his head bounces off the apron and the Miami crowd boos loudly. Josh Mathews is angry on commentary at what just happened as CM Punk smirks as he has managed to use the ropes to get back to his feet and drags John Morrison back to the middle of the ring. He gets him on his shoulders and looks for the GO TO SLEEP! Morrison wriggles off the shoulders and looks for a HURRICANRANA but Punk shows some great strength in getting Morrison back in position and nails him with the GTS!!! John Morrison flops to the canvas as CM Punk hooks both legs to get maximum leverage; 1…………… 2…………… 3! CM Punk has eliminated Mr Money in the Bank and Edge now finds himself at a 3-on-1 disadvantage with CM Punk, Mark Harper and Kaval all still in the match for Team Punk.

Elimination #6: John Morrison (Eliminated by CM Punk)

As the fans in attendance at Survivor Series boo loudly at what they are witnessing, CM Punk realises his team now have the big opportunity to punish his arch-rival Edge. The Rated R Superstar slowly recovers on the outside and looks in the ring and works out what has just happened and has a concerned look on his face knowing this is probably too much, even for him. CM Punk smiles and begs Edge to face him in the ring, very different from earlier in the match. The Rated R Superstar takes his time in getting in the ring as he has taken a lot of punishment, but he does get in the ring and here we go! CM Punk and Edge finally start going at it as the Rated R Superstar connects with the EDGE-O-MATIC and goes for a quick pin; 1……… 2……… Punk kicks out and quickly scurries to his corner to tag in the Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval wanting nothing more to do with Edge.

The crowd boos loudly as Kaval bounds into the ring but just like that he is met with a SPEAR!!! Edge nearly cuts the World Warrior in half as he quickly pins; 1…………… 2…………… 3! Edge has eliminated Kaval and cut the deficit. Can the Rated R Superstar shock the world? The crowd erupts as Edge looks fired up but he still has two men to eliminate if he is to be the sole survivor.

Elimination #7: Kaval (Eliminated by Edge)

The mood changes somewhat when Mark Harper strides into the ring and squares up to Edge who realises he is going to have to slay the newcomer to the Straight Edge Society if he wants to be victorious. Harper has been super impressive since making his debut by attacking Edge a few weeks ago on SmackDown but he now has a chance to get some revenge as CM Punk stands on the apron and watches his disciple. Harper goes for a big punch but Edge ducks underneath and connects with a number of punches of his own, a spinning wheel kick and a big missile dropkick from the top rope. Harper is rocked as Edge delivers a BIG BOOT and shows some incredible strength in flooring Harper for the first time with the EDGECUTION!!! The Rated R Superstar goes for the pin; 1……… 2……… CM Punk breaks up the pin attempt as the those inside the American Airlines Arena give him nuclear heat for his actions.

The referee admonishes CM Punk for breaking up the pin but he just smirks and returns to the ring apron as Edge glares at him but realises he has to finish off Harper if he wants to pick up the win. The former World Heavyweight Champion turns his attention back to Mark Harper and calls for the Spear as the crowd get solidly behind him and want to see the behemoth lose for the first time. Harper gets to his feet and as Edge runs he is met with a monstrous BIG BOOT as Harper smirks and CM Punk as well as Serena on the outside applauds at the carnage that they just witnessed. Harper isn’t done there though as he lifts Edge and drops him with a SITOUT POWERBOMB before CM Punk asks Harper to tag him in. Mark Harper points at Punk and smiles as he does indeed tag the leader of the Straight Edge Society in. Punk smirks as Edge has nothing left in the tank whatsoever.

The Straight Edge Saviours shouts to the crowd ‘Straight Edge is better than you’ as he lifts Edge onto his shoulder and lays him out with the GO TO SLEEP! Edge’s body is limp as CM Punk pins the Rated R Superstar…

1…………… 2…………… 3! CM Punk and Mark Harper survive as the Straight Edge Society stand tall to kick-off Survivor Series.

Elimination #8: Edge (Eliminated by CM Punk)​

Spoiler

Winners: Team CM Punk (CM Punk & Mark Harper survive)

Mathews:
Team CM Punk stands tall and what an impact they have made to start Survivor Series. CM Punk wanted nothing to do with Edge though and he has Mark Harper to thank before picking the bones and pinning his arch-rival. What a weasel. Having said that the Straight Edge Society and the Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval just had too much for Team Edge in this match and the numbers proved too much in the end.
Striker:
CM Punk is a true great of the modern era, his morality cannot be questioned Josh. He says Straight Edge is the way to live and achieve great results and tonight simply proves that yet again. What a match though and I have to say Mark Harper was my MVP and nobody even got close to eliminating him really. CM Punk has a new diamond in his ranks and Edge has felt the wrath of him and the entire Straight Edge Society tonight.
Mathews:
Oh please, Matt. CM Punk’s team used every underhanded tactic they could to win this match and in the end it was just too much for Edge, John Morrison, Richie Steamboat, Cody Rhodes and Goldust. Nonetheless, that was a high-octane way to start Survivor Series and we still have so much more to come including another offering from SmackDown up next, a Triple Threat match for the Intercontinental Championship!

In the ring, CM Punk, Mark Harper and Serena stand tall as the Miami crowd in attendance boos loudly that the fan favourites lost the opening contest. Punk stands tall as Mark Harper stares menacingly into the hard camera and Serena kisses Punk on the cheek. The trio all stand in a row with their hands raised as the referee checks on Edge who has rolled to the outside so the Straight Edge Society can have the ring and celebrate their big win.

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The camera cuts backstage where we head into the locker room where RAW Co-General Manager, Vickie Guerrero is rallying her team of Jack Swagger, Chavo Guerrero, Carlito, Chris Masters and the United States Champion, Lance Cade who is alongside Paul Heyman ahead of the huge Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match later in the evening. If Vickie’s team wins she will become the permanent GM of RAW after all.

Vickie tells them they have been a well-oiled machine in recent weeks and tonight they have the opportunity to make history and ensure they have a big future on RAW. Vickie also pledges to hand every member of her team a title opportunity, even Lance Cade if they win tonight. What more incentive could they need?! Vickie Guerrero gets all of them on the same page and they looked pumped as Jack Swagger says ‘the future is now’ and smirks into the camera.

We go to the opposite team and other RAW Co-GM, Trish Stratus who is having a similar conversation with her team. Team captain Triple H has his say alongside John Cena, Matt Hardy, Randy Orton and newcomer, Marcus Cor Von. Trish runs down each person’s individual accolades but then says none of that matters tonight. She says the only thing that matters is that they are on the same page and stop a reign of tyranny on Monday Night RAW.

Triple H says he has massive history with John Cena and Randy Orton but the past will stay in the past at least for tonight. The three of them all exchange looks and it is not clear if Cena and Orton feel the same way although they have buried the issue between themselves in recent weeks. Marcus Cor Von then chips in and says tonight he is going to make a statement and make sure Team Trish Stratus walks out with control of RAW. The six of them all get loud as Trish’s motivational work seems to have paid off ahead of the epic showdown later tonight as we cut back to ringside.

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Mathews:
That mega Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match is still to come tonight and RAW tomorrow is going to look very different whoever comes out on top. Up next though we have the first title of the night on the line as Dolph Ziggler defends his Intercontinental Championship in a Triple Threat match. We only found out about this match on SmackDown, Matt but it could very well steal the show with who is competing.
Striker:
There is no doubt about it, three of the brightest stars SmackDown and the entire WWE has to offer are all vying for one of the most prestigious titles this company has to offer. The Show Off got involved in a great match between Daniel Bryan and Gregory Helms on Friday and thought he had gotten out of defending his title. General Manager, Theodore Long had other ideas though and now Ziggler, unfairly in my opinion, has to defend his gold against two opponents!
Mathews:
Dolph Ziggler deserved this after getting involved in a match which was supposed to tell us who his challenger would be here tonight. Instead, he now pays the price for his actions and his Intercontinental Championship reign may be about to end in just minutes. Here comes one of the men who will try and win the title, none other than Gregory Helms.

Ring Announcer – Tony Chimel:
The following contest is a Triple Threat match set for one fall, and it is for the INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

~~~~~~~~~~IT’S TIME~~~~~~~~~~

The crowd boos as the former Intercontinental Champion, Gregory Helms makes his way through the curtain. He is in his usual purple and black attire and gesticulates at the WWE Universe saying he doesn’t care what they think. Helms gets in the ring, takes his black trench coat off and stands with bandana on waiting for the first of his two opponents at Survivor Series. Helms looks determined as ever for this pay-per-view opportunity.

~~~~~~~~~~FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIES~~~~~~~~~~

The arena pop is huge as Daniel Bryan comes out to his trademark theme song. The crowd in Miami are delighted to see the American Dragon and it seems he is their firm favourite to win this match and once again become the Intercontinental Champion. Bryan came so close to beating Sheamus for the World Heavyweight Championship last month but he has an opportunity at some different gold at Survivor Series.

~~~~~~~~~~I AM PERFECTION~~~~~~~~~~

And here comes the man who is the current Intercontinental Champion. The Show Off, Dolph Ziggler struts out from the back in silver and turquoise trunks with white boots and a sparkly silver waistcoat. Ziggler looks laser-focused on his two opponents as he gets in the ring, hands his title to referee Jack Doan and the bell rings with the Intercontinental Championship on the line!

Triple Threat match for the Intercontinental Championship
Dolph Ziggler © vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Gregory Helms
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The match begins with Gregory Helms and Dolph Ziggler looking at one another and nodding as they clearly have some sort of plan on their minds. It becomes apparent they are ready to combine their efforts to take down Daniel Bryan and make it a one-on-one contest. Bryan shows his trademark resilience and fight in telling the duo to bring it on and they do just that. Ziggler and Helms are quick to overwhelm the American Dragon with several punches and kicks before they floor him with a DOUBLE SUPLEX. Ziggler takes Bryan down with a nice NECKBREAKER as Helms follows it up with an X-PLEX and smirks as he throws the body of Bryan to the outside and the crowd boo loudly. Helms taunts and has the cockiest of grins on his face but it almost costs him as Ziggler rolls him up from behind! 1... 2... Helms kicks out and immediately squares up to Ziggler as it is clear their alliance is going to be short-lived.

The Intercontinental Champion and one of his challengers start throwing punches at each other as their focus is on winning the match and making history at Survivor Series. Helms gets the better of Ziggler as he ducks under a clothesline attempt and takes the Show Off down with a nice TILT-A-WHIRL FACEBUSTER which even got a gasp from the WWE Universe. Helms looks to the outside where he sees Daniel Bryan is getting back to his feet and quickly hops to the outside and tosses him into the steel steps! Helms returns to the ring via a wicked SPRINGBOARD TORNADO DDT as he covers Ziggler, and we could have a new Intercontinental Champion! 1...... 2...... No! Ziggler kicks out at the last second in what was a quite brilliant sequence by one of the challengers. Helms is a little frustrated but keeps his focus as he signals to his waist that he will be the next Intercontinental Champion.

Helms continues his onslaught on Ziggler as he stomps away at his fallen opponent before he gets him back to his feet and puts him on his shoulders. Helms looks intensely into the hard camera as he slams him across his knees with a FIREMAN'S CARRY GUTBUSTER and follows it up with a SOMERSAULT PLANCHA to Bryan on the outside who has come around again. Helms returns to the ring in a hurry and climbs to the top rope as he takes a groggy Ziggler down with a beautiful BLOCKBUSTER and pins to become the new Intercontinental Champion again; 1......... 2......... Ziggler gets the shoulder up and still refuses to give up on his title reign. Helms is visibly more frustrated and argues with referee Marty Elias but he insists it was a two count which forces the challenger to rethink his strategy. Helms holds his hand in the air signalling for the CHOKESLAM as he waits for Ziggler to get back to his feet.

Before he can plant the Intercontinental Champion though, Daniel Bryan comes out of nowhere and takes Helms down with a MISSILE DROPKICK from the top rope as he finally gets himself involved in the action. The American Dragon finally gets some momentum going as he runs from corner to corner and nails a massive three dropkicks to both of his opponents. Bryan is pumped and the American Airlines Arena responds with some massive yes chants towards one of the challengers. Bryan lifts Ziggler up and drops him with a beautiful NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX as he follows it up with a TIGER SUPLEX to Helms and goes for the pin; 1......... 2......... Ziggler breaks it up and saves the match for himself. The Intercontinental Champion and Bryan throw big right hands at one another but it is the latter who comes out on top again with a big DISCUS ELBOW followed up by locking in the DRAGON SLEEPER.

Bryan has it in deep as Ziggler starts to fade and we could be looking at crowning a new champion. The crowd gets louder and louder as they are anticipating we could be on the brink of a big moment but before Ziggler completely passes out, Helms is back in the fold and breaks up the submission. Bryan is having none of it though as he ducks under a clothesline and comes back with a big lariat of his own. Bryan runs at Ziggler who has made his way to the turnbuckle but the Show Off moves only for Bryan to do his trademark back flip to land in prime position to take out Ziggler with a clothesline. Bryan has both Ziggler and Helms on their knees in the centre of the ring and the crowd know what is coming. The American Dragon connects with kick after kick to the chests of both opponents as he lands the ROUNDHOUSE KICK to Gregory Helms only for Dolph Ziggler to duck and roll up Bryan! 1............ 2............ NO! Bryan just gets out of it but he is met with a massive SATELLITE DDT which spikes the challenger as all three men are down and out on the canvas and we are no closer to finding out who will walk out as Intercontinental Champion.

The WWE Universe cheers loudly at the effort all three men have put in so far and are excited to see what happens next and who eventually comes out on top. All three wrestlers get to their feet slowly and start to throw right hands at one another with Gregory Helms getting the better of Daniel Bryan thanks to a thumb to the eye! Helms manages to take Ziggler down with a nice DOUBLE LEG and immediately connects with a foot stomp to his abdomen. Helms isn’t done there as he nearly takes Bryan’s head off with a SHINING WIZARD!!! This could be it as Helms hooks the legs of the American Dragon; 1............ 2............ Kick out again from Bryan. Helms cannot believe it and starts berating the official for a slow count again, but he is told it was a two count repeatedly. Helms goes to the top rope and is thinking something big but his distraction with the referee costs him as Dolph Ziggler joins him and the two start fighting precariously on the top rope.

The fans start to rise to their feet as Ziggler gets Helms in position for a SUPERPLEX but Daniel Bryan is back up and quickly gets under the legs of the Intercontinental Champion taking him down with a POWERBOMB as the SUPERPLEX is hit as well in a TOWER OF DOOM which sends the crowd into a frenzy. Bryan pins Ziggler; 1............ 2............ Shoulder up! Bryan quickly goes over to Helms and pins him; 1............ 2............ He gets his foot on the rope to break the count! Bryan stays focused and senses this is his time to become the Intercontinental Champion. He tells Ziggler to get up as the Show Off gingerly, on spaghetti legs turns around and Bryan goes for the LEBELL LOCK! Ziggler manages to evade it though and ends up behind the American Dragon looking for the ZIG ZAG! Bryan shows his smart ring awareness and grabs the top rope to avoid devastation.

It gets even better for Bryan as he realises there’s enough space between himself and Ziggler to run and deliver the BUSAIKU KNEE! Ziggler goes flying but to the annoyance and irritation of Daniel Bryan he rolls to the outside which doesn’t allow the challenger to go for the pin attempt. It leaves Bryan alone with Helms in the ring as the former Cruiserweight Champion runs at Bryan and goes for a big NECKBREAKER but Bryan evades and executes a BACKSLIDE! 1............... 2............... Helms just avoids defeat in the nick of time. Bryan stays focused though and ducks a big clothesline attempt, grabbing the arm and getting Helms the mat as the LEBELL LOCK is in and it is in deep in the centre of the ring. The crowd rises to their feet as Dolph Ziggler is nowhere to be seen and Helms desperately tries to crawl to the ropes hut he just can’t make it as after about 45 seconds in the hold he taps out and we have a new Intercontinental Champion!!!​

Spoiler

Winner: Daniel Bryan (NEW Intercontinental Champion)

Mathews:
Daniel Bryan has done it! We have a new Intercontinental Champion and what an incredible match that was. The American Dragon has bounced back from the disappointment of losing his World Heavyweight Championship battles with Sheamus to reclaim the Intercontinental Title in impressive fashion. Gregory Helms can have no further complaints as he has tapped out in his opportunity to win the gold back.
Striker:
You know who can have big complaints though? Dolph Ziggler. The Intercontinental Champion going into this match wasn’t involved in the decision and now walks out without the gold. Having said that, what an extraordinary contest that was with these three young guns showing us exactly how important it is for them to hold the title. Daniel Bryan is once again the Intercontinental Champion and what a great start to Survivor Series it has been.
Mathews:
The American Dragon has once again proven he has all the talent in the world. At the start he had to overcome an alliance between Dolph Ziggler and Gregory Helms and he was patient and picked his moment to get back into it before exciting this sold out Survivor Series crowd. What a match and up next, we have more title action from SmackDown as the WWE Tag Team Championship is on the line. Don’t go anywhere!

Daniel Bryan is handed the Intercontinental Championship by the referee as the Miami crowd cheer loudly for the American Dragon. The camera cuts to Dolph Ziggler who is sitting at the bottom of the entrance ramp looking furious at losing his title without being involved in the decision. Bryan goes to the turnbuckle on the hard camera side near the announce table and hoists the title high in the air as the crowd continues to pop big for the wrestling magician. The commentary team continue to hype just how good that match was as the screen fades and we go to a hype video for a new star coming to SmackDown.

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The Architect, Seth Rollins is coming to SmackDown!

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Mathews:
Seth Rollins is coming to SmackDown and will join an already stacked roster. I cannot wait to see what the Architect does when he comes to the blue brand. SmackDown has got Survivor Series off to a flying start and that is set to continue Matt with our next match as The Empire defends the WWE Tag Team Championship against The Hart Dynasty. These two have had a big rivalry over recent months and it all comes to a head tonight.
Striker:
Tyson Kidd and David Hart Smith have had the number of Drew McIntyre, Finlay and Paul Burchill in recent weeks but tonight is the real test. Can they do it with the titles on the line and win them back after losing them at Night of Champions? You have to believe Paul Burchill will play a role at ringside as well, but Natalya will do her best for The Hart Dynasty to negate that. In any case, this should be another superb match.
Mathews:
I cannot wait for this. Tyson Kidd and David Hart Smith have waited some time to get another chance at winning the WWE Tag Team Championship and tonight they finally have their opportunity. The Empire will want to prove just why that hold the gold though in what could be a brilliant or catastrophic night for them with Sheamus defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Evan Bourne later.

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

~~~~~~~~~~NEW FOUNDATION~~~~~~~~~~

The music of The Hart Dynasty hits first as they are the challengers. Tyson Kidd, David Hart Smith and Natalya make their way out from the back and peer into the crowd who pop loudly for them. The trio have new, matching pink and black attire in homage to their name. The trio make their way down to the ring and high-five fans in the front row as they stand looking focused and await their opponents at Survivor Series.

~~~~~~~~~~THE WORLD BELONGS TO ME~~~~~~~~~~

The crowd boos loudly as The Empire come out from the back holding the WWE Tag Team Championships over their shoulders. Drew McIntyre and Finlay are flanked by The Ripper, Paul Burchill who will no doubt want to play a role in helping them defend their gold. Drew McIntyre and Finlay are wearing matching attire with The Empire logo on, but Drew has trunks while Finlay has a singlet on. The Empire step between the ropes and get into the face of Tyson Kidd and David Hart Smith as Charles Robinson calms them down and the bell rings to start the match.

Tag Team match for the WWE Tag Team Championship
The Empire © (Drew McIntyre & Finlay) w/ Paul Burchill vs. The Hart Dynasty (Tyson Kidd & David Hart Smith) w/ Natalya
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The match starts with Tyson Kidd and Finlay from their respective teams as they embark upon a period of chain wrestling which gets applause from the Miami crowd. Kidd reverses a hammerlock but Finlay takes him down with a nice arm drag only for Kidd to hop right back up and take the Irishman down with an on-the-button dropkick to the face. The crowd cheers as Natalya applauds on the outside and Tyson signals The Hart Dynasty will win back the WWE Tag Team Championship tonight. Kidd Irish whips Finlay into the turnbuckle and delivers several SHOTGUN CHOPS before taking the Belfast Brawler down with a nice RELEASE FISHERMAN'S SUPLEX. Kidd realises he has some early momentum and drags the body of Finlay to his corner as he tags in David Hart Smith which gets a nice pop from the WWE Universe. The big man of The Hart Dynasty sees that Kidd has connected with an ATOMIC DROP as he delivers a BIG BOOT and goes for the first cover of the match; 1... 2... Kick out.

DH Smith continues building momentum for The Hart Dynasty as the challengers are well on top in the early going. He delivers more chops to Finlay as his chest starts to turn a dark shade of red with the impact he has endured. Smith smiles as he hoists Finlay over his shoulder and drops him with a SHOULDER BREAKER! We don’t often see that move nowadays but it certainly does the job as Finlay writhes around in pain as he holds his shoulder and chest and is in real trouble. Drew McIntyre and Paul Burchill look on concerned from the side as the Miami crowd are enjoying what they’re witnessing so far in this Survivor Series contest. Smith gets Finlay to his feet once more and puts him over his shoulder as he looks for the RUNNING POWERSLAM early. Finlay finally gets some offence in though as he slides off the shoulders of the big man and CHOP BLOCKS Smith who holds the back of his knee in agony.

Finlay quickly leaps and tags Drew McIntyre in as everything changes in the match and The Empire are suddenly well on top with the WWE Tag Team Championship on the line. Drew McIntyre clubs away repeatedly at one of the challengers as he is left prone on the mat. McIntyre stomps away at David Hart Smith as he lifts him and launches him with a beautiful NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX and bridges; 1…… 2…… Kick out! Smith won’t be beaten that easily and McIntyre realises it as he Irish whips the big man into his turnbuckle. McIntyre shows some incredible strength as he gets Smith in position for a REVERSE ALABAMA SLAM! Finlay made the tag before Drew delivered the move and the Belfast Brawler follows it up by driving all of his weight across the sternum of Smith with his trademark SEATED SENTON. Finlay gets Smith to his feet and Irish whips him back towards his corner. Finlay hammers away until the referee reaches a four count and admonishes him.

The Empire member takes a step back with the referee in front of him and the cunning positioning allows Drew McIntyre and Paul Burchill to both get involved as McIntyre holds Smith and Burchill CLOTHESLINES him hard to the mat as the crowd give The Empire monstrous heat at seeing their underhand tactics. The referee turns around but hasn’t seen anything that happened and Finlay is quick to tag Drew McIntyre back into the match. The Sinister Scotsman and powerhouse of The Empire locks in a big ABDOMINAL STRETCH on Smith as the pace of the match slows significantly and the crowd get even more invested. McIntyre starts slapping away at the midriff while DH Smith is in the hold and he looks to be in agony. The crowd start to get behind Smith as Natalya bangs the canvas repeatedly to try and motivate the Hart Dynasty big man. Smith manages to elbow his way out and uses all he has left to drop Drew with a SAITO SUPLEX!

Both men are down as the volume of the crowd increases to yet another level and Smith slowly crawls towards his corner and makes the tag to the fresh Tyson Kidd! McIntyre does the same to Finlay who is immediately taken out with a SPRINGBOARD TORNADO DDT which spikes him. Tyson Kidd runs and delivers a dropkick to McIntyre who drops to the floor from the ring apron. Kidd hasn’t forgotten Paul Burchill’s involvement either as he runs and takes The Ripper out with a CORKSCEW PLANCHA! Tyson Kidd is on fire and the crowd chant loudly for The Hart Dynasty and it has never been clearer they want new WWE Tag Team Champions crowned tonight. Kidd connects with a JUMPING BACK KICK, a SPINNING HEEL KICK and a BASEMENT DROPKICK to the Irishman. Kidd taunts and gets more from the crowd as he climbs to the top rope. Tyson jumps and there it is! The BLOCKBUSTER to Finlay and this could be it. 1……… 2……… Drew McIntyre is back in and breaks up the pin attempt.

Things break down as David Hart Smith comes in and meets the Scotsman as the two hammer away at each other. Smith clotheslines McIntyre to the outside and the two continue their brawl. The Hart Dynasty member looks to Irish whip McIntyre but it is reversed and Smith goes crashing hard into the barricade wall. McIntyre isn’t done there as he lifts Smith to his feet and drops him on the floor with the FUTURE SHOCK DDT! Tyson Kidd has realised what is going on back in the ring and unbeknown to Drew he has climbed to the top rope. McIntyre turns around and Paul Burchill is back to his feet next to him, but they are both taken down with a mega CROSSBODY from the top rope to the outside!! The crowd go into a frenzy at what they have just witnessed. Kidd is back to his feet quickly and into the ring as he knows he needs to keep well on top of Finlay if he is to win the WWE Tag Team Championship for The Hart Dynasty.

Kidd delivers a couple of stiff kicks to Finlay and thinks about what he needs to do next. He gets the veteran to his feet and manages to place him in the seated position on the top rope in his corner as everyone on the outside begins to come round and make their way back to their respective places on the apron. Tyson looks at Finlay and in an incredible show of athleticism he takes The Empire superstar down with a SPRINGBOARD FRANKENSTEINER! What a move from Tyson Kidd as he hooks both legs. We could have new WWE Tag Team Champions right here! 1………… 2………… Finlay gets the shoulder up! Kidd cannot believe it, but Natalya quickly directs him from the outside to stay focused and he follows them instructions as he holds Finlay’s legs and looks for the SHARPSHOOTER which gets another big crescendo of noise in homage the Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart. Kidd steps through but Finlay knows he must avoid and quickly scurries to grab the ropes and prevent the submission from being applied.

Kidd releases Finlay’s body and tags in David Hart Smith as he has been in the match and expended a lot of energy in the last few minutes. Smith comes in and immediately puts Finlay in what he calls the BULLDOG BITE, his Dragon Sleeper. The Belfast Brawler starts to fade until Paul Burchill gets up on the apron to distract the referee which in turn allows Drew McIntyre to get in the ring and take out Smith with a LEAPING NECKBREAKER breaking the hold in the process. Once again everyone is down in the ring as McIntyre and Kidd are willing their teammates on and there is a sense we are moving towards the culmination in the match and who will walk out of Survivor Series as the WWE Tag Team Champions. Smith makes the tag to Kidd at the same time Finlay reaches McIntyre and we have a clash of styles with the faster member of The Hart Dynasty going up against the power of The Empire’s young blue chipper.

Tyson Kidd gets the upperhand immediately as he kicks repeatedly to the knee of McIntyre and follows that up with a beautiful spinning LEG SCISSORS TAKEDOWN. Kidd quickly goes to the ring apron and this time takes Drew down with a SPRINBOARD BLOCKBUSTER as he goes for a pin; 1…………… 2…………… McIntyre gets the shoulder up! Kidd stays laser-focused on winning the WWE Tag Team gold again and calls for Drew to get to his feet as he looks for his trademark SNAP FISHERMAN NECKBREAKER. He hooks McIntyre up but the Sinister Scotsman blocks with his weight advantage and eventually breaks out of it as he knocks Kidd loopy with the GLASGOW KISS! The shot echoes throughout the arena as the crowd gasp and are suddenly very concerned for Kidd. McIntyre looks to end it here and now with the FUTURE SHOCK. Kidd has it well scouted though and rolls him up! 1……………… 2……………… McIntyre just kicks out.

That was so close for The Hart Dynasty and The Empire know it as McIntyre looks very concerned. Sheer carnage is about to take place as Finlay suddenly runs in the ring with his trustee Shillelagh in hand and goes for Kidd with it who ducks underneath and Smith pulls down the top rope as Finlay crashes and burns. Burchill gets on the apron again as the referee admonishes him and tries to get him down as Smith gets in the ring takes him down with a BIG BOOT as he follows him to the outside and starts brawling. While this is all going on what Tyson Kidd hasn’t realised is Finlay dropped his Shillelagh in the ring and Drew McIntyre now has it in his hand. The referee is still looking at the commotion between Smith and Burchill on the outside as McIntyre nails Kidd and hooks him up straight after for the FUTURE SHOCK!!! Drew McIntyre hooks both legs as the referee turns around. Not this way! 1……………… 2……………… 3!​

Spoiler

Winners: The Empire (STILL WWE Tag Team Champions)

Mathews:
Not this way damn it! Paul Burchill has once again proved to be the difference for The Empire and Drew McIntyre used that Shillelagh to beat The Hart Dynasty. You can hear by the reaction of the crowd here at Survivor Series they are not happy with the way that match finished though, and the referee just couldn’t see everything that was going on. What do Tyson Kidd and David Hart Smith have to do to get a fair shot?
Striker:
Oh please? They had Natalya at ringside, it isn’t The Empire’s fault that they are simply a more effective tag team. Drew McIntyre and Finlay are practically unbeatable at this point with their insurance policy of Paul Burchill on the outside. Not only that we still have Sheamus to defend his World Heavyweight Championship later against Evan Bourne. This could be some night for The Empire as they continue to conquer everyone on SmackDown.
Mathews:
Sometimes I really do wonder if you can hear yourself Matt. There was nothing honourable about the way The Empire just retained the WWE Tag Team Championship and I hope The Hart Dynasty get another shot at the gold with Paul Burchill nowhere near it. Theodore Long it is up to you because the way that ended was an absolute travesty and I agree with this reaction from the Survivor Series crowd.

In the ring, Drew McIntyre is joined by Finlay and Paul Burchill as they are handed the WWE Tag Team titles. The Empire stand in a row as The Hart Dynasty are on the outside sitting against the barricade wall looking furious with Natalya checking on the damage they have incurred. In the ring McIntyre has an arrogant smirk, Finlay looks angry, and Burchill has a proud look at what he just did as their music blares. Eventually the screen fades as we head to a video package.

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Cole:
We are here tonight in Miami, Florida at the American Airlines Arena for the sold-out Survivor Series and it has been an incredible evening so far. Attention now turns to Monday Night RAW as we are about to steal the show with some awesome action. Christian has set his sights on none other than The Undertaker in recent weeks. Captain Charisma left the Phenom in an ambulance just a couple of weeks ago and the Deadman wants revenge up next.
King:
It is 20 years since the Undertaker debuted at this very event and he has made it clear he claims on taking another soul in the shape of Christian. The former United States Champion believes he should be in the main event on Monday Night RAW and competing for the WWE Title and has tried to make a statement at the expense of The Undertaker. I’m not sure angering one of the most violent superstars in the history of the WWE is a good strategy though.
Cole:
You can bet The Undertaker is going to want to destroy Christian and make sure nobody is able to use him as a steppingstone to get to the top of the WWE. The Phenom will want to mark his 20th anniversary in style. Christian will have to take things up a level tonight if he is to underline his credentials and back up his claims that he should get a chance to fight for the WWE Championship. Here we go, let’s send it to Justin Roberts in the ring.

Ring Announcer – Justin Roberts:
The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

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

The music of Christian hits as the crowd boos loudly as they haven’t forgotten his reprehensible actions in recent weeks on RAW against the man he faces here tonight. Christian is wearing his black tights with red and orange logos on either leg as he walks down to the ring and doesn’t even acknowledge there is a crowd in the arena. Christian strides between the ropes and in the ring as he stands in the corner and orders his opponent to make his entrance.

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

Ask and you shall receive! The gong sounds and the Miami crowd go wild as smoke fills the arena and none other than The Undertaker makes his trademark entrance. He slowly walks down the ramp before entering the ring as the lights come up and his eyeballs go to the back of his head when he takes his hat off. Christian, for the first time, looks like the reality of what he has done has hit home as the bell sounds and we are underway.

Singles match
The Undertaker vs. Christian
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Christian does his best to avoid The Undertaker at all costs in the early moments of the match. He has angered the Deadman and at Survivor Series, 20 years after his debut, he has come for revenge against the arrogant upstart. Christian keeps ducking out between the ropes as the referee tells Undertaker to step back and allow Captain Charisma the space to get back in. This goes on for a minute or so before the Phenom has had enough and ignores the referee, delivering a big right hand that sends Christian straight to the floor on the outside much to the delight of the WWE Universe in attendance. Undertaker doesn't give Christian any space and goes to the outside, realising he can corner his opponent and inflict some punishment. Taker gets Christian on his shoulder and drops him sternum first on the barricade wall before driving him back first into the steel ring post leaving him in a heap on the floor.

Undertaker is far from done and has a possessed look in his eyes, clearly remembering the heinous attack he suffered at the hands of Christian just a couple of weeks ago on RAW. Undertaker lifts the fallen body of his opponent and places him on the edge of the apron as he repeatedly strikes the upper area of his chest. Undertaker delivers a number of elbows to the former United States Champion before he stands on the apron and looks into the American Airlines Arena crowd who cheers loudly for the Deadman. Undertaker leaps and hits his vintage LEG DROP across the neck and throat of Christian who flops to the floor and starts to cough as he struggles for breath after the impact of Undertaker's full weight dropping on him. Taker is quick to scoop up the body of Christian and return him to the ring as he goes for the first pin in the match; 1... 2... Kick out from the man who calls himself the Instant Classic.

It is all Undertaker as he continues his onslaught and lifts Christian to his feet, tossing him into the turnbuckle. The Deadman hammers away with big right hands as Michael Cole calls him the best striker in WWE today. Christian tries to cover up but has little joy as Undertaker lifts him up onto his shoulders, connects with SNAKE EYES and a BIG BOOT to the skull of his opponent. Undertaker covers once more; 1...... 2...... Christian again kicks out and refuses to be beaten despite the punishment he has taken. Taker stays focused and gets Captain Charisma to his feet once more as he wrenches on the arm of his opponent. The crowd starts getting louder as they think they know where this may be going. Undertaker twists the arm of Christian as he steps towards the ring ropes and starts to walk the tightrope looking for OLD SCHOOL. Christian counters brilliantly though as he pulls Taker off the top rope and takes him down with a SPEAR in mid-air!!!

The crowd is shocked as you don't often see Old School reversed but Christian just did and in some style. He crawls slowly into a pin attempt as he tries to get his breath back after the early suffering he has had to endure. 1...... 2...... Undertaker easily kicks out. Christian stays focused and knows he has to capitalise on having his opponent down on the canvas. He stomps away at the fallen legend before he drags him over the middle rope and puts him face down across it. Christian stands on the shoulders of the Phenom and chokes him as he is draped over the ropes as King underlines that the ropes are a steel cable despite nobody with any brain cells believing that. Christian isn't done there as he propels himself over the top rope and nails Undertaker with a big right hand as he flops to the canvas. Christian scurries back into the ring and covers once more; 1...... 2...... Another kick out!

The crowd boos as Christian starts to argue with the official and tells him he needs to count faster. The tag team legend stays focused and stomps away again as he grabs the legs of Undertaker and is looking for some sort of submission. It becomes clear as he crosses the legs of his opponent that it is a CLOVERLEAF he is going for but Undertaker is having none of it and uses his leg strength to kick Christian off of him. Momentum soon shifts as Captain Charisma runs at Taker but is met with a JUMPING LIFTING DDT which spikes the arrogant WWE superstar. The Miami crowd cheers as Undertaker is back on top in the match and orders his opponent to his feet. The Phenom grabs Christian's arm and walks towards the ropes. This time he makes no mistake as he walks along the top, leaps, and delivers OLD SCHOOL as the American Airlines Arena erupts.

Undertaker holds his arm in the air and we all know that can only mean one thing. The Phenom is looking to go for his patented CHOKESLAM as Christian slowly and groggily gets back to his feet. Undertaker grabs him by the throat and lifts him in the air but what a counter! Christian spikes Taker with a DDT which leaves both men down in the middle of the ring. The referee begins to count both men out and if he reaches 10 then the match will be declared a draw. That, of course, doesn't happen as both men are slow to their feet and throwing big punches at one another. Undertaker soon gets on top with his superior strength but Christian changes that as he goes low with a kick to the knee and then a BASEMENT DROPKICK. Captain Charisma climbs to the second rope and waits for Taker to get back to his feet as he leaps and takes his opponent down with a beautiful FLYING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT.

Undertaker is rocked as Christian gets in position and drops the Deadman with an INVERTED DDT as he calls for the KILLSWITCH to end the match and what would possibly be his biggest one-on-one career win. The crowd boos loudly as they sense Taker is in trouble. On wobbly legs, he gets up and Christian tries to hook him up but as he turns Undertaker keeps going round with the momentum, grabs him by the throat and this time hits the CHOKESLAM with authority! Undertaker hooks the leg; 1............ 2............ Christian just gets the shoulder up in time as the crowd gasps that the match will continue. Undertaker can't believe it either but wastes little time in calling for Christian to get back to his feet as he raises his hand again. This time he puts Christian between his legs and looks for the LAST RIDE! Christian fights with everything he has though and ends up behind Undertaker and taking out his leg with a CHOP BLOCK!

Once more the fans at Survivor Series are shocked by how much fight Christian is showing against the first-ballot future Hall of Famer. Christian isn't done there as he stomps repeatedly away at the left leg of the Deadman before he hoists him up and this time locks in the CLOVERLEAF. While it focuses more on the lower back it does also do damage to the leg as Undertaker tries to reach the ropes. Cole highlights that Taker has never tapped out and this would be historic for Christian. As he's saying it, Undertaker reaches the ropes to break the hold much to the delight of the crowd. Christian slaps the canvas with his hands and begins to show frustration as he goes over to the top turnbuckle and undoes the top cover to expose the steel. The referee goes over and tries to put it back on as Christian attempts to LOW BLOW the Undertaker. Sadly for him, the Phenom has it scouted, and glares at Christian as he grabs him by the throat again.

He looks for a CHOKESLAM but Christian goes straight back to the knee and this time takes him down with a brilliant TORNADO DDT as he covers; 1............... 2............... Undertaker gets the shoulder up! Christian is ready to continue doing damage and is desperate to beat the multiple-time WWE Champion. Christian climbs to the top rope and tells Undertaker to get up as the crowd starts to rise to their feet. The former United States Champion jumps and looks for a CROSSBODY but Undertaker manages to step out of the way at the last moment and Christian crashes hard to the mat. Undertaker holds the top rope and tries to regain his bearings as he signals it is about to be over for Christian and he will make good on his promise of claiming his soul. Undertaker waits for Captain Charisma to get up and is looking for the TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER!

Undertaker lifts Christian up and has him in position but as he goes for the move Christian manages to grab the top rope to resist the impact and propels himself out of the hold of the Phenom. Christian ends up in front of him and looks for the KILLSWITCH but once more, Taker sees it coming and has no intention of suffering the finisher. The Undertaker throws Christian off of him as he hits the turnbuckle hard and as he staggers back he ends up in the clutches of the Deadman again. This time the legend makes no mistake and drops Christian on his head with an emphatic TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER as he covers in his trademark fashion and sticks his tongue out to add an exclamation mark to proceedings. 1.................. 2.................. 3! The Undertaker wins on the 20th anniversary of his WWE debut at Survivor Series.​

Spoiler

Winner: The Undertaker

Cole:
The Undertaker has marked the 20th anniversary of his debut at Survivor Series by getting his revenge against Christian. Listen to this crowd going wild for the Deadman and rightly so. He didn’t have it all his way at all with Christian proving to be a very difficult opponent but ultimately, he has paid the price for his attacks in recent weeks. Nobody gets up from the Tombstone Piledriver and tonight at Survivor Series was no different.
King:
Christian bit off more than he could chew in trying to prove he deserves to be in main events and challenging for the WWE Championship. The Undertaker is not a man you should ever target and something tells me Captain Charisma may have learnt his lesson tonight in the hardest way possible. Having said that he was mighty impressive even in this losing effort to the Phenom. What a show it has been so far and we still have so much more to come.
Cole:
We certainly do including the DIVA’s Championship match which will be contested in a Hardcore match between Mickie James and Melina. We are about to hear from both women before the match and what it means for them to walk out of Survivor Series as the DIVA’s Champion. Then, up next we have a blockbuster Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match as Team Vickie Guerrero takes on Team Trish Stratus with the permanent General Manager of RAW to be decided.

In the ring, the Undertaker celebrates his hard-fought victory as the Miami crowd gets louder and louder in appreciation for the legend. Christian rolls to the outside of the ring after losing and Undertaker takes to his knee and sticks his tongue out as blue light fills the American Airlines Arena in trademark fashion. The screen eventually fades after a superb bout between the two of them as we head to the interview area.

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Backstage Interviewer – Todd Grisham:
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time, she will challenge for the DIVA’s Championship in a Hardcore match later this evening, the Paparazzi Princess, MELINA!

The crowd boos loudly as Melina comes into shot in blue and silver attire with black fur boots on, looking arrogant as ever ahead of her title opportunity.

Backstage Interviewer – Todd Grisham:
Melina, tonight you challenge Mickie James for the DIVA’s Championship in a Hardcore match in a chance to change the game for women in the WWE. What are your thoughts going into the match?

Paparazzi Princess - Melina:
Todd, I couldn’t care less about changing things for the DIVA’s division. I am here for one reason and one reason only, to dominate RAW and SmackDown and be the DIVA’s Champion. That starts tonight where I will not only beat Mickie James but I will obliterate her and you won’t be seeing her around here again anytime soon. It is time for Melina to become a six-time DIVA’s Champion.

With that Melina walks off the interview set and the camera cuts to the locker room of Mickie James who is standing by with Byron Saxton to give her response.

Backstage Interviewer – Byron Saxton:
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time, she is the woman who will defend the DIVA’s Championship tonight against Melina, MICKIE JAMES!

The crowd cheers as Mickie James comes into shot and she is dressed in jeans, cowboy boots and a crop top, clearly taking into account that tonight is a Hardcore match and out of the ordinary.

Backstage Interviewer – Byron Saxton:
Mickie James, we just heard from Melina ahead of your historic DIVA’s Championship bout tonight which will be contested under Hardcore rules. What is your response to what you just heard and what do you have planned for the match tonight?

DIVA’s Champion – Mickie James:
Unlike Melina I am here to change the game for women in the WWE. It is about time we got the respect we deserved and competed in matches like our male counterparts. Tonight, that starts as I retain my DIVA’s Championship against Melina, and I will go to any lengths to do so. This issue between us has gone on for long enough and I will prove I am the dominant DIVA in the entire WWE and will take on all challengers who stand before me.

With that Mickie James walks back into her locker room with the DIVA’s Championship over her shoulder and we cut back to ringside to Michael Cole and Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler.

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Cole:
Mickie James and Melina are going to make history here tonight in a Hardcore match for the DIVA’s Championship and I cannot wait to see what they do. Speaking of history, we don’t have to wait any longer to find out who will be the permanent General Manager of RAW, King. It is time for Vickie Guerrero and Trish Stratus to settle their differences once and for all. Remember the winning team will earn sole control of Monday Night RAW and usher in a new era tomorrow night.
King:
I cannot wait for this and I’m hoping Vickie Guerrero is going to get what’s coming to her after screwing over the likes of Triple H, John Cena, Randy Orton and Matt Hardy in recent months. Trish Stratus is ready to make Vickie’s team pay and can you imagine just how good RAW would be tomorrow night with her in control? The DIVA of the Decade is who I want to run Monday nights from now on.
Cole:
I think we can all agree on that, King but we have learnt you write off Vickie Guerrero at your peril. She has proven time and time again to have a plan up her sleeve and she may well have another one ready to come to fruition here at Survivor Series. Here we go, let’s send it to Justin Roberts in the ring who is ready for the introductions for this blockbuster match which will change the landscape of Monday Night RAW!

Ring Announcer – Justin Roberts:
The following contest is a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match!!! The winner will become the permanent General Manager of MONDAY NIGHT RAW!

RAW Co-General Manager – Vickie Guerrero:
EXCUSE ME!

The crowd boos loudly as Vickie Guerrero walks out onto the stage in a black dress as she looks extremely confident about the match that is about to take place.

RAW Co-General Manager – Vickie Guerrero:
I said EXCUSE ME! Now, would you please welcome my team captain, the former and soon to be WWE Champion again, the All American, American, JACK SWAGGER!

~~~~~~~~~~GET ON YOUR KNEES~~~~~~~~~~

The American Airlines Arena boos loudly as Jack Swagger comes through the curtain in red and black attire and looks extremely confident as he comes out and shakes hands with Vickie Guerrero. The All American American and Vickie stride down the ramp and into the ring as he jogs on the spot and awaits the rest of his teammates to arrive for this crunch contest.

Next to enter is none other than Chavo Guerrero who has big stakes in this match with him literally fighting for his family in Vickie. Chavo is wearing his trademark red tights with black boots and gold fire design. Guerrero walks down the ramp and gets in the ring quickly shaking hands with Swagger and hugging Vickie as he looks all set for the bout.

The trademark spitting sound plays which can mean only one man, Carlito, comes out from the back as he looks into the crowd and juggles with his apple. He gets halfway down the ramp but goes no further as he waits for his tag team partner. The Masterpiece, Chris Masters is out next to his grand music and sets off his fireworks at the top of the ramp before joining Carlito. The two walk with purpose down the ramp and enter the ring as four fifths of Team Vickie Guerrero are now ready for action.

The Advocate – Paul Heyman:
Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman and I am the Advocate for the man who will single-handedly ensure that Vickie Guerrero will be the General Manager of RAW from tomorrow night, he is the Ruthless Redneck, the Next Big Thing, the United States Champion, LANCE CADE!

~~~~~~~~~~SOUTHERN PRIDE~~~~~~~~~~

The new United States Champion makes his way out from the back with a fresh haircut and shakes hands with Paul Heyman as he hands him the title belt. Cade looks confident in his red trunks with white boots as he gets in the squared circle and looks at all of his teammates. He shakes hands with Vickie Guerrero as they all stand in a row and await their opponents for tonight led by none other than the DIVA of the Decade.

~~~~~~~~~~TIME TO ROCK & ROLL~~~~~~~~~~

The crowd explodes as the other RAW Co-General Manager and WWE legend, Trish Stratus comes out to her classic theme song. Trish is dressed in wrestling attire which gets a big pop from the crowd even though she isn’t actively competing in the match this evening. Trish stands at the bottom of the ramp and has a microphone in hand, ready to introduce the captain of her team as she hopes to become the new permanent General Manager.

RAW Co-General Manager – Trish Stratus:
Thank you! What’s up Miami! The cheap pop goes down very well. Now would you please welcome the captain of Team Trish who will ensure I become the new permanent General Manager of Monday Night RAW and finally get rid of Vickie Guerrero, he is The Game, TRIPLEEEEEEEEEEEEE H!

~~~~~~~~~~TIME TO PLAY THE GAME~~~~~~~~~~

The iconic opening to Triple H’s entrance music hits and the American Airlines Arena comes unglued. Triple H is in his black trunks as always and walks down the aisle as Team Vickie Guerrero get out of the ring allowing The Game to do his usual entrance, spitting water in the crowd (2010 had no idea what a pandemic was) with Trish Stratus applauding in the ring. Triple H goes to the far right turnbuckle and taunts to the crowd before the first of his teammates joins him.

Matt Hardy is next out and gets a nice reaction from the sold-out Survivor Series crowd. Hardy is in blue and black attire and does his usual hand taunt at the top of the ramp before walking to the ring. Hardy is furious after losing the United States Championship to Lance Cade on RAW and stares a hole through him and his Advocate, Paul Heyman.

Next up is none other than John Cena who gets his trademark mixed reaction but is massively pumped up for the match tonight. He salutes at the top of the ramp in his usual cargo shorts and sprints down the aisle and into the ring, shaking hands with Trish Stratus before running the ropes and launching his cap into the crowd. Cena points to the ramp where he signals for his unlikely ally to join him.

The WWE Universe pop big for none other than the Apex Predator, Randy Orton who comes out on top of the stage wearing his black trunks with a baby blue livery tonight. Orton is known for his performances at Survivor Series and will be hoping for another one here tonight to seal Trish Stratus a job as RAW General Manager. Orton slowly walks down the ramp before nodding at Trish and Cena in the ring, ascending to the second turnbuckle and raising his hands in vintage fashion to the delight of the crowd.

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Here he is! The re-debuting Marcus Cor Von who hasn’t been seen since the WWE launched their own version of ECW, but the Alpha Male looks better than ever as he bursts through the curtain and gets a huge reaction from the WWE Universe. The promos leading to his debut have clearly had the desired impact as he looks incredibly pumped up and touched by the pop. Cor Von is wearing red trunks which are squared with his logo on the back as he gets in the ring, he shakes hands with every person on the team as well as Trish Stratus and we are all set for this high stakes Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match.

Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match – Winner becomes permanent RAW General Manager
Team Trish Stratus (Triple H, Matt Hardy, John Cena, Randy Orton & Marcus Cor Von) vs. Team Vickie Guerrero (Jack Swagger, Chavo Guerrero, Lance Cade, Chris Masters & Carlito)
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Jack Swagger stands in the ring and it looks like he might start the match with Triple H who has his ribs heavily taped after going through the stage in a Last Man Standing match with the All American American on RAW a couple of weeks ago. Swagger wants nothing to do with Triple H though and immediately tags out to Carlito who enters and to his credit he doesn't back down from The Game. It goes well for the man from the Caribbean initially as he kicks the gut of Triple H and doubles him over before dropping him with a SWINGING FISHERMAN'S NECKBREAKER and goes for a quick cover; 1... 2... Triple H kicks out and won't be shocked by Carlito early in this crunch match. Trish Stratus looks concerned on the outside and is trying her best to get the crowd to get Triple H out of the hole he finds himself in. Carlito ignores that and keeps hammering away at The Game.

Carlito tags in Chris Masters and the duo work over Triple H for the next couple of minutes as they slam him sternum first and stomp away at his taped chest until the referee reprimands them. Masters tags Carlito back in who looks to continue his onslaught and Irish whips him, taking him down with a nice SPRINGBOARD BACK ELBOW. Carlito pins again but the Cerebral Assassin kicks out. Carlito is frustrated that he hasn't managed to eliminate Triple H and tags Chavo Guerrero in as the duo along with Chris Masters make frequent tags and keep The Game isolated in their corner much to the delight of Vickie Guerrero. The RAW Co-General Manager applauds her minions as they look to decimate the opposing team captain. Things all change though when Chavo Guerrero misses with a MISSILE DROPKICK attempt and Triple H makes the tag to Randy Orton!

The Apex Predator comes in and clotheslines Chavo, before knocking Chris Masters off the apron and connecting with a BACK BODY DROP to Guerrero who luckily lands near his corner and tags in Carlito who has seen a lot of action in the early moments of the contest. Orton sees that Chavo has made the tag as Carlito sprints towards him but Orton ducks underneath a clothesline attempt and as the man from the Caribbean turns around he is dropped with an RKO OUT OF NOWHERE! Randy Orton hooks the leg; 1......... 2......... 3! First blood to Team Trish Stratus as Orton eliminates Carlito in sensational fashion.

Elimination #1: Carlito (Eliminated by Randy Orton)

The crowd explodes as Orton gets the first elimination and Trish Stratus cheers with the rest of her team on the apron. Chris Masters steps between the ropes and is furious at the fact Orton has pinned his tag team partner. Orton grins but before he can fight Masters, Marcus Cor Von puts his arm out and asks for the tag. We are about to get a Hoss showdown with the re-debuting star ready to confront the Masterpiece. The crowd noise gets louder as Randy hesitates but does tag in the Alpha Male who slowly steps in and strides towards Chris Masters. The Masterpiece tries to take Cor Von out with a couple of big clotheslines but he can only rock the powerhouse who comes back with a LARIAT of his own which takes Masters down. Cor Von isn't done there as he picks Masters up and delivers an ALPHALUTION - an over-the-shoulder swinging side slam! Cor Von pins; 1......... 2......... Masters gets the shoulder up!

Cor Von gets Masters up and Irish whips him hard into his corner as he tags in John Cena to have his way with one of his rivals of recent months. Cena hammers away and tags in Matt Hardy as the two of them deliver kicks to the gut of Masters. Hardy then kneels in front of Masters and tells Cena to 'do what Jeff does' in reference to POETRY IN MOTION. Cena sprints but instead of a leg lariat he goes for a more conventional CORNER CLOTHESLINE off the back of Hardy as Masters collapses to the mat. The Masterpiece is in real trouble as he flops to the mat and Cena calls for him to stand up as he waits to deliver what looks like it could be an AA! Cena lifts Masters onto his shoulders but the big man just has enough energy to slide off and throws himself to making a tag to Lance Cade in his corner.

The new United States Champion comes in and immediately lifts John Cena up and plants him with REDNECK REDEMTPION which sparks pure chaos as we get a flurry of finishers from everyone involved in the match. Matt Hardy comes in and takes out Cade with a TWIST OF FATE which would have felt good but he is taken out by Jack Swagger with the GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB! Triple H is quick in next to get a measure of revenge against the All American American with a PEDIGREE but as he gets to his feet he is taken out by Chavo Guerrero who this time nails a MISSILE DROPKICK. Randy Orton has used the time to get back in the ring and nails the RKO to Chavo Guerrero but Chris Masters is back up and locks the MASTER LOCK on Orton who immediately starts fading. Masters releases the hold and tells Cade to tag him in as quickly as he can but what he hasn't realised is Marcus Cor Von has been tagged in by John Cena on the other side of the ring. As Masters turns his attention back to Orton he is nailed with the POUNCE as he flies across the ring!!! Cor Von with an incredible move pins Masters; 1............ 2............ 3! Marcus Cor Von has eliminated Chris Masters in emphatic fashion.

Elimination #2: Chris Masters (Eliminated by Marcus Cor Von)

The American Airlines Arena erupts at the impact Marcus Cor Von has just had in this match on his re-debut after a few years away from WWE. None other than Jack Swagger steps in the ring and the former WWE Champion gets ready to go toe-to-toe with the Alpha Male. The crescendo of noise fills the arena again as these two are about to lock horns and excitement builds. We get some classic power standoffs between the two before Marcus Cor Von once again overpowers his opponent and takes Jack Swagger out with a BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX! Cor Von hits his chest like Tarzan and is focused on getting another elimination to his name as he lines up Swagger but the All American American is dragged out of the ring by Chavo Guerrero before he can hit a second Pounce in a matter of moments!

The crowd boos loudly as Vickie Guerrero goes over to her team and they have a tactical talk on the outside much to the chagrin of Trish Stratus. She shouts at Vickie Guerrero as both teams face off on the outside and tensions rise before Marcus Cor Von flies through the air with a huge CROSSBODY! The Alpha Male just jumped off the top rope to the outside and took out the entirety of Team Vickie Guerrero. What an incredible move for someone of his size! Cor Von wastes no time at all in returning Jack Swagger to the ring as he Irish whips him but this time the All American American ducks a Pounce attempt and takes out the knee of Marcus Cor Von which changes momentum just like that. Swagger takes a moment to gather himself before tagging in Chavo Guerrero to the action. Vickie's flesh and blood continues the onslaught and shows some power in hitting two of the THREE AMIGOS until it all goes wrong for him.

Cor Von blocks the third one and instead hurls Chavo back across the ring as he quickly tags in Lance Cade and the Alpha Male makes the tag to Matt Hardy! This is going to be good as the new United States Champion squares up to Hardy with Paul Heyman and Vickie Guerrero watching on from the outside. Hardy and Cade throw big right hands at one another as the new United States Champion would like nothing more than to eliminate his rival. Team Vickie Guerrero know they need the next elimination as they are two men down on their opponents with the future of RAW on the line. Cade Irish whips Hardy into the turnbuckle and runs looking for a big corner clothesline but Hardy moves out the way as the Next Big Thing hits his head on the top and Hardy rolls him up; 1………… 2………… Lance Cade just kicks out in time to avoid a shock elimination. As both men get to their feet Hardy takes down Cade with a SIDE EFFECT and covers again; 1…………… 2…………… The new United States Champion just gets the shoulder up.

Matt Hardy is in the ascendancy and wants to put Team Trish Stratus even further ahead as he climbs to the second rope and does his usual taunt which gets a nice reaction as he leaps with the ELBOW TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD as Cade falls to the mat again. Hardy gets to his feet and signals for the TWIST OF FATE which gets another big cheer from the crowd as Trish Stratus looks on excitedly. Hardy kicks Cade in the gut and hooks him for his infamous finisher but Cade reverses brilliantly by twisting his opponent’s arm as he ends up in front of him and lifts him in one fluid motion, planting the former United States Champion with REDNECK REDEMPTION!!! Cade slams Hardy with his sitout side slam spinebuster. Cade hooks both legs of Hardy; 1……………… 2……………… 3! Team Vickie Guerrero have reduced the deficit thanks to Lance Cade as Paul Heyman applauds on the outside and the crowd boos loudly.

Elimination #3: Matt Hardy (Eliminated by Lance Cade)

Lance Cade celebrates eliminating his arch-rival as Hardy makes his way slowly to the back after suffering that Redneck Redemption. None other than Triple H stands in the ring and confronts Lance Cade who has a look of trepidation on his face at having to face up to the Game even with his taped ribs. The United States Champion goes to kick the chest of Triple H but the former WWE Champion knows that it is coming and catches the leg, nailing Cade with a big clothesline, taking him down. Triple H comes off the ropes and connects with a KNEE DROP to the head of the United States Champion before he Irish whips his opponent and plants him with his trademark SPINEBUSTER to the delight of the Miami crowd. Triple H is feeling it as Trish Stratus tells him to finish off Cade as the Game stalks Paul Heyman’s client and looks for the PEDIGREE! Lance Cade has it well scouted though and turns it into a BACK BODY DROP as he tags in Jack Swagger!

Swagger comes in and immediately takes down Triple H with a couple of clotheslines before slamming him to the mat with his trademark DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN and he follows that up with the SWAGGER BOMB! The All American American pins; 1…………… 2…………… Triple H kicks out but the damage he has incurred is beginning to concern the Survivor Series crowd and Trish Stratus. Swagger stomps away at Triple H and calls for the Cerebral Assassin to get to his feet as he has thoughts of hitting the GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB which has done so much damage to Triple H in the past. Swagger stalks The Game and gets him in position but Triple H is able to reverse it and takes the All American American down with a DDT which leaves both superstars on the canvas. The referee begins to count both men but Triple H makes the tag to Randy Orton and Jack Swagger gets back to his feet.

Orton takes Swagger down with a couple of clotheslines as he follows it up with his trademark POWERSLAM and calls for the crowd to give him more and they duly do. Orton gets Swagger’s body in position as his legs dangle on the second rope ready for his trademark DDT but Chavo Guerrero comes in and tries to interfere only to fail as Orton saw him coming. Orton gets Guerrero in position next to Swagger and drops both of them on their heads as the crowd explode and the Apex Predator is feeling it as Chavo rolls to the outside and Orton is waiting for Swagger to get back to his feet, clearly planning to hit the former WWE Champion with an RKO! Swagger turns around but what is this! John Cena is in the ring and gets his teammate Randy Orton on his shoulders and drops him with the ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!!! John Cena drags Swagger on top of Orton as the referee reluctantly counts; 1……………… 2……………………… 3! Randy Orton has been eliminated in dramatic fashion.

Elimination #4: Randy Orton (Eliminated by Jack Swagger)

What have we just witnessed?! The crowd are giving John Cena monstrous heat as Triple H, Marcus Cor Von and Trish Stratus cannot believe what they have just seen. Triple H gets in the ring and looks at Cena and demands to know what the hell he has just done. Cena starts shouting at Triple H before putting his hands in the air and exiting the ring. Cena has a smug look on his face as he walks out of the ring but Trish Stratus confronts him. The legendary DIVA is dressing down John Cena and he has the audacity to blow her a kiss! The heat from the Survivor Series crowd goes up another level as the Chain Gang Soldier ignores them and strides up the ramp clearly having no intentions of playing any further part in the match. On the opposite side of the ring, Vickie Guerrero, Lance Cade, Chavo Guerrero and Jack Swagger all smirk knowing they now have the numbers advantage with just Triple H and Marcus Cor Von remaining for Team Trish Stratus.

Elimination #5: John Cena (Eliminated himself by walking out of the match)

The crowd are completely stunned at what they have seen as Triple H gets in the ring with Lance Cade but this time the United States Champion gets on top of the Cerebral Assassin who has taken a vast amount of punishment in the match so far. Triple H does his best to fight off the Ruthless Redneck but the three remaining team members on Vickie Guerrero’s side make quick and frequent tags and isolate the future Hall of Famer. It is not looking good for Triple H when Jack Swagger connects with a nice BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX and Chavo Guerrero follows it up with the THREE AMIGOS as he goes to the top rope and looks for a FROG SPLASH in homage to his Uncle Eddie. Chavo nails the move and things could be about to get worse for Team Trish Stratus; 1……………… 2……………………… NO! Triple H gets the shoulder up just in time! The crowd cheers loudly for the resilience shown by The Game and Trish Stratus tries to get the team and fans behind her.

Chavo Guerrero is in disbelief as he goes to the top rope again and signals for another FROG SPLASH to truly put away Triple H but this time The Game has the wherewithal to roll out of the way as the Warrior crashes and burns to the canvas as a look of concern comes across the face of Vickie Guerrero who senses momentum could be about to change. Both men are down but Triple H manages to get across the ring and make a hot tag to Marcus Cor Von and the Alpha Male immediately delivers the POUNCE!!! Chavo Guerrero flies across the ring as the crowd erupt at the incredible impact of the Alpha Male. Cor Von hooks both legs; 1……………… 2…………………………… 3! We are all level as two men on each team remain with the role as permanent General Manager of RAW in the balance. Vickie Guerrero starts to throw a tantrum on the outside as Trish Stratus smirks and Jack Swagger steps in the ring to confront Marcus Cor Von.

Elimination #6: Chavo Guerrero (Eliminated by Marcus Cor Von)

Swagger and Cor Von go at it big time with neither man really getting the better of the other. The All American American goes behind the Alpha Male and takes him down with an incredible GERMAN SUPLEX but Cor Von pops right back up and takes Swagger out with an EXPLODER SUPLEX! The crowd pop as Vickie Guerrero gets on the apron and starts trash talking Cor Von as Lance Cade slides a steel chair to Jack Swagger but Trish Stratus is having none of it as she slides in the ring and removes the chair from the ring before Swagger can get hold of it. Trish isn’t done there though as she walks around ringside until she gets to Vickie who realises she is there and the two of them start screaming and shouting at one another. The confrontation ends with the CHICK KICK!! Trish Stratus has just laid out Vickie Guerrero which gets a monster pop from the Survivor Series crowd who love the chaotic nature of what they are seeing in this match.

Paul Heyman is looking on from the outside at the scenes he is seeing and is looking less and less confident about the scenario his client finds himself in. Back in the ring, Marcus Cor Von and Jack Swagger continue to go at it until Lance Cade is handed the steel chair by Heyman and what on earth is going to happen here. Marcus Cor Von looks to hook Swagger up for a SUPLEX but Lance Cade runs in the ring and nails the Alpha Male in the back with the STEEL CHAIR which echoes throughout the arena!!! He does it straight in front of the referee though which can mean only one thing. Lance Cade has been disqualified and Team Trish Stratus are now with a 2-on-1 advantage as we enter the crunch moments in this match. Triple H gets in the ring and tries to take out Cade, but the Ruthless Redneck is helped by Heyman who grabs The Game’s foot to distract him and Cade nails Triple H with the STEEL CHAIR to the head! Triple H crashes to the canvas as Lance Cade leaves the ring and goes up the ramp with Paul Heyman and steel chair in hand as he gets huge heat from the Miami crowd.

Elimination #7: Lance Cade (Eliminated by disqualification)

Triple H is motionless as is Marcus Cor Von and Trish Stratus cannot believe what she is seeing as her team has the advantage but the only other person making any moves is Jack Swagger. The All American American gets to his feet and slowly realises what has just happened and despite being at a numbers disadvantage he realises he is in a great position to win this match and secure Vickie Guerrero’s position as the permanent General Manager of Monday Night RAW. Both Triple H and Marcus Cor Von are in perfect position for Swagger to connect with the SWAGGER BOMB to the Game and another one to the Alpha Male as they are both laid out on the canvas again. Swagger is discombobulated and asks the referee who the legal man is and he confirms it is none other than Cor Von. Swagger stalks the Alpha Male and calls for the GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB as the crowd boos loudly sensing this could be it for Team Trish Stratus.

While Swagger is focused on Cor Von, Triple H has managed to roll under the bottom rope to his corner and slowly uses the ropes to get back to his feet which is encouraging to see. Meanwhile, Swagger gets Cor Von in his grasp and looks for the GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB but the Alpha Male still has some fight left and gets out of the predicament as he backs towards his corner and Triple H makes the tag unbeknown to Swagger. Cor Von Irish whips the former WWE Champion but then runs to the ring ropes adjacent which can mean only one thing. The POUNCE connects as Swagger is launched two thirds of the way across the ring as the WWE Universe pop loudly and Triple H quickly gets Jack Swagger to his feet once more and hooks him up for the PEDIGREE!!! That has to feel good for Triple H after months of doing battle with Swagger. Triple H hooks the leg; 1……………………………………… 2……………………………………………………………………………… 3! Team Trish Stratus has done it!!!

Elimination #8: Jack Swagger (Eliminated by Triple H)​

Spoiler

Winners: Team Trish Stratus (Triple H & Marcus Cor Von survive)

Cole:
They have done it! Triple H and Marcus Cor Von have survived and Trish Stratus has just become the new permanent General Manager of Monday Night RAW! The odds were against them when John Cena despicably turned on Randy Orton but The Game and the Alpha Male have proven to be the difference with Jack Swagger the last man eliminated for Team Vickie Guerrero. What a match and a new era of RAW will be upon us tomorrow night!
King:
Trish Stratus will be the GM and RAW will be all the better for it. I think my favourite moment in the match was when she floored Vickie Guerrero with that Chick Kick. Vickie hasn’t moved since. Credit to the likes of Lance Cade and Jack Swagger as they had one heck of a showing, but Triple H and Marcus Cor Von have survived and what a debut this was for the Alpha Male. It could have been even more dominant if it wasn’t for John Cena. I mean what on earth was he thinking?
Cole:
I have no idea, King but I’m sure we will get answers over the coming weeks. It didn’t go well for Cena even with turning on Randy Orton though and you must believe there will be consequences for his actions. Triple H has once again proven why he is an incredible generational star and Marcus Cor Von is going to be one heck of a player on RAW. Listen to this place celebrating Triple H, Cor Von and Trish Stratus!

In the ring, Triple H and Marcus Cor Von celebrate albeit they are absolutely exhausted from the efforts they have just put in to win the match for Trish Stratus. The crowd in the American Airlines Arena just seem to get louder and louder as the celebrations go on and Vickie Guerrero is starting to come to on the outside. She realises what has happened and has a full meltdown looking at the fallen Jack Swagger as it dawns on her she will no longer have any power on Monday nights. Triple H, Marcus Cor Von and Trish Stratus leave as Vickie Guerrero makes a slow exit as the crowd chants her out in the traditional way and wonder when they will next see her in a WWE ring.

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After the dramatic scenes which see Trish Stratus become the permanent General Manager of RAW, we head backstage to the locker room of The Empire who have had quite the evening already with leader Sheamus set to defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Evan Bourne later in the evening.

Finlay, Drew McIntyre and Paul Burchill tell Sheamus tonight is going to be historic when he defends the title after they beat The Hart Dynasty once and for all earlier in the evening. Drew McIntyre and Sheamus are the focus of the interaction as the Sinister Scotsman says The Empire will conquer all and Sheamus runs SmackDown now and forever. The group are a well-oiled machine this evening.

One surprising revelation though is that Sheamus says he is so confident of beating Evan Bourne tonight that he will do it alone and that Drew McIntyre, Finlay and Paul Burchill can put their feet up and enjoy the show. The disrespect shown to Evan Bourne! With that the screen fades and we get a couple of adverts for sponsors of the show before heading to Michael Cole at ringside.

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Cole:
The Empire are confident ahead of Sheamus defending the World Heavyweight Championship a little later on against Evan Bourne in the biggest match of his career. That’s still to come but now we switch gears to the first match under the reign of Trish Stratus after that incredible Traditional Elimination Survivor Series match, we just witnessed. We are about to see Mickie James defend the DIVA’s Championship against Melina in a Hardcore match!
King:
This is going to be incredible. I can’t remember the last time we had a stipulation like this between two DIVA’s and it just shows how personal this rivalry has got between the champion and challenger. Something tells me this is going to be brutal, and I cannot wait to see what happens. Mickie James has proven to be a fighting champion during this reign, but this could be her toughest test to date against a determined Melina.
Cole:
I don’t know if determined does it justice, King. Melina is obsessed with becoming the DIVA’s Champion again. Ever since the WWE Universe voted for Gail Kim and not her at Cyber Sunday she has found another level of aggression and taken it out on Mickie James. Will we have a new DIVA’s Champion tonight though? It is time to find out in this Hardcore match.

Ring Announcer – Justin Roberts:
The following contest is a Hardcore match scheduled for one fall, and it is for the WWE DIVA’S CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

~~~~~~~~~~PAPARAZZI~~~~~~~~~~

First to enter is the challenger, Melina. She gets a lot of heat from the crowd as the red carpet is rolled out for her and she does her usual splits entrance on the ring apron. Instead of getting into the ring though she pulls up the ring apron and grabs a kendo stick. Melina gets in the ring and stands with the weapon, clearly ready to start the match as she means to go on. The crowd anticipation builds at what they are about to witness.

~~~~~~~~~~OBSESSION~~~~~~~~~~

A monstrous pop greets the arrival of the DIVA’s Champion, Mickie James who comes out in jeans and a crop top, ready for a fight even more so than normal. She holds the title aloft before heading back through the curtain. A few moments later she comes back out and has a steel chair in hand! Mickie is not going to be outdone by her challenger and will also start the contest with a weapon which could do some serious damage.

Hardcore match for the DIVA’s Championship
Mickie James © vs. Melina
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Both DIVA's start the match with the kendo stick and steel chair in hand respectively and it is the chair that wins as Mickie whacks the kendo stick out of her opponent's hands. Mickie swings hard with the chair for Melina but she ducks underneath and connects with a DROPKICK as the chair bounces off the face of Mickie. (Don't worry, James got her hands up to protect herself). Mickie rolls to the outside of the ring and holds her head as Melina is quick to follow her and looks more aggressive than perhaps ever before. She quickly looks under the ring and grabs a trash can lid as the crowd cheers for more violence they are about to witness. Melina swings and slams the lid into the head of Mickie as she collapses to the floor. The Paparazzi Princess isn't done there as she Irish whips her hard into the steel steps as the sound reverberates all around the arena and the crowd gasps with the DIVA's Champion in trouble.

Melina quickly returns Mickie James into the ring and isn't wasting any time at all as she goes for the first cover of the match; 1... 2... Kick out! Melina does not stop there as she gets Mickie to her feet and Irish whips her into the turnbuckle. She connects with a number of chops before taking her out of the corner with a snapmare and delivering a nice BASEMENT DROPKICK. Melina waits for Mickie to get back to her feet and BIG BOOTS her back down as she ends up in the splits and slides out of the ring looking for more foreign objects. She lifts the ring apron up and throws another kendo stick, a trash can, and a mirror into the ring focused on inflicting more damage. Melina slides into the ring but what she hasn't realised is Mickie James has picked up the kendo stick that she picked up earlier in the contest. Melina picks her one up and looks towards Mickie but is given a rude awakening as she takes a shot straight to the chest and the American Airlines Arena gasps.

Mickie is far from done as she repeatedly swipes at every part of Melina with the kendo stick, hitting her on the chest, back, arms and legs as the weapon is completely destroyed and welts start to form on the challenger for the DIVA's Championship. Mickie James is fired up as she tosses the unusable kendo stick to the outside and continues her onslaught in a more conventional fashion. Mickie Irish whips Melina and drops her on her head with a trademark FLAPJACK as she goes to the top rope and tells the challenger to get to her feet. Mickie leaps and hits a perfect CROSSBODY as she hooks both legs looking to retain the title; 1...... 2...... Melina shows courage in kicking out and refusing to be beaten. Mickie stays on her and delivers a SNAPMARE as she eyes up the trash can in the ring and places it on Melina's head as the crowd starts to build their excitement. Mickie uses the ropes for momentum and nails the Paparazzi Princess with a BASEMENT DROPKICK of her own as the trash can crumples.

Mickie removes the trash can from her opponent and pins again; 1......... 2......... Melina kicks out and isn't going to give up on her goal of becoming the DIVA's Champion again without more punishment. The cogs are turning in Mickie James' head as she slides to the outside and lifts up the ring apron looking for more weapons. Mickie grabs a table as the crowd pops loudly as she slides it back in the ring, albeit struggling somewhat with the weight of it. Mickie picks up a trash can lid in the ring and hits Melina three times in the back to keep her grounded so she can focus on setting up the table. The DIVA's Champion manages it as she places it about a third of the way across the ring adjacent to the ring ropes facing the hard camera. Mickie taunts and goes to pick up Melina but she is cracked in the skull with the mirror by Melina as shards of glass fly everywhere and the DIVA's Champion is busted open in grim scenes!

Mickie's face is streaming with blood which makes for an incredible visual as Cole and King highlight just how real this Hardcore match has got. Melina continues with her despicable attack as she mounts the DIVA's Champion and hammers away at the forehead, with blood continuing to flow. Melina looks at her fist covered in blood and stands up and taunts which gets her nuclear heat from the WWE Universe. Melina picks up the steel chair in the ring and nails Mickie in the back before placing it face down on top of Mickie as she has been placed in the same position. Melina runs and delivers her patented RUNNING DOUBLE KNEES but connects with the chair on Mickie as she collapses to the canvas and holds her ribs. It also hurt Melina though as she holds her knees from the impact. The challenger is quick to get back to her feet and tries to shake the pain off as she realises she is on course to become the DIVA's Champion.

Melina glances at the table and senses this could be the way to secure the win and another title reign. She drags the fallen body of Mickie James onto the table and slowly ascends to the top turnbuckle - an unfamiliar position for her. Melina signals she is going to become the champion but before she can leap off, Mickie rolls off the table and ensures she won't be put through it. Melina is angry and gets down from the turnbuckle and delivers a big slap to the face of Mickie James ordering her to stay down. Melina slams her head off the table a couple of times as she goes across the ring and grabs the steel chair again. Melina swings the weapon but Mickie ducks underneath and avoids the impact. On the rebound, James leaps and takes out Melina with a LOU THESZ PRESS with theatrics and stands up and taunts with a crimson mask. The crowd cheers loudly as they clearly want Mickie to retain the gold at Survivor Series.

Melina is now in trouble for arguably the first time in the match as Mickie James calls for the Paparazzi Princess to get to her feet as she looks for the MICKIE-DT!! Melina manages to throw her off and Mickie lands on her feet and rebounds with a MICK KICK as Melina flops onto the table and is motionless. Without hesitation, the WWE Universe starts to cheer loudly as a bloody and bruised Mickie James climbs to the top rope and clearly has something big on her mind to finish off the challenger. Mickie leaps and takes out Melina with a massive ELBOW DROP as the table explodes and Melina is motionless. Mickie James slowly crawls into the cover; 1............ 2............ 3! Mickie James retains the DIVA's Championship in an incredible Hardcore match to prove her credentials once and for all and finish the feud with Melina who has been a thorn in her side for months.​

Spoiler

Winner: Mickie James (STILL DIVA’s Champion)

Cole:
Mickie James has done it! She remains the DIVA’s Champion but has some scars to show from it after that fight with Melina. The Hardcore stipulation was utilised by both women, and I couldn’t believe some of the action we saw to be honest. That elbow drop through the table was a thing of beauty and a worthy way for a bloody and battered Mickie James to retain the DIVA’s Championship at Survivor Series.
King:
Melina gave it everything she could, but Mickie James has once again come out on top and proven just why she may be the greatest DIVA of all-time here in the WWE. At times I thought Melina was going to win the title, but Mickie found an answer at every turn and has so many moves up her sleeve that must be avoided. That Mickie-DT and the Mick Kick are brutal and will keep anyone in the division down for a three count.
Cole:
Wait a minute! What in the…



What's this! The music of BETH PHOENIX hits and the American Airlines Arena comes unglued as The Glamazon bursts through the curtain and the crescendo gets even louder. Beth is wearing her trademark black and orange attire as she stands at the top of the ramp and looks at the wreckage in the ring including the broken table and the bloody and battered Mickie James who is on her knees with the DIVA's Championship over her shoulder. As the crowd cheers even more, Phoenix starts to walk down the ramp and heads right towards the ring. She walks up the steel steps and gets in the ring and stands face-to-face with the exhausted Mickie James. The Glamazon isn't done with a confrontation though and nearly takes her head off with a massive LARIAT! Beth Phoenix grabs a kendo stick and starts to swing it as if she is possessed brutalising the DIVA's Champion. As if that isn't enough…

The Glamazon puts a chair in the middle of the ring and lifts Mickie up sending her face-first into the chair with a GLAM SLAM!!! Mickie James is motionless on the canvas as her DIVA's Championship lays on the mat and Beth Phoenix looks at it. The crowd's massive pop for the returning Beth Phoenix has now turned to massive heat as they don't agree with the Glamazon's actions one bit. Phoenix picks up the DIVA's Championship title belt and lifts it high in the air making her intentions incredibly clear just moments after Mickie James saw off the challenge of long-time rival, Melina.

Cole:
Beth Phoenix is back and has made a statement at Survivor Series taking out the DIVA’s Champion, Mickie James. As if Mickie hadn’t taken enough punishment at the hands of Melina she has been left laying by the Glamazon thanks to that Glam Slam. Phoenix has made it clear she is back and has only one goal in mind – to become the new DIVA’s Champion. Mickie didn’t have long to celebrate what was an epic win, King.
King:
You’re not kidding. Beth Phoenix has shocked the world at Survivor Series in destroying Mickie James and making her return from injury. We haven’t seen the Glamazon for a few months and you can bet there are going to be some serious repercussions from this tomorrow night on Monday Night RAW. That attack was brutal and look at this! Beth Phoenix is laughing at the destruction she has caused.

Beth Phoenix smirks at the carnage she has caused and holds the DIVA’s Championship aloft as she gets a mixed reaction. Fans love a surprise return! Beth places the title on the fallen body of Mickie James as she exits the ring and slowly makes her way up the ramp. She stalls at the top to taunt once more to the Miami crowd before exiting through the curtain happy with her nights work.

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We get an advertisement for the WWE shop with some of the best selling merchandise on display including that of Edge, John Morrison, Randy Orton and the Big Show. That is followed by the don’t try this at home video which we get once a show before we are back in the arena and Todd Grisham grabs the woman we just saw return moments ago, Beth Phoenix for some immediate explanation as to what just happened.

Backstage Interviewer – Todd Grisham:
Beth, moments ago you just attacked Mickie James after she had defended the DIVA’s Championship in a gruelling Hardcore match against Melina. Why did you attack Mickie and what made you make your return here tonight at Survivor Series?

The Glamazon – Beth Phoenix:
I have been sitting at home for months watching this DIVA’s division, MY DIVA’s division and it is time for things to change. Mickie James is not fit to lead this locker room and it is time for the DIVA’s to get the respect they deserve. That starts with Beth Phoenix winning the DIVA’s Championship and ushering in a new era of dominance in this company where we are treated equal to everyone else. Mickie James, enjoy that DIVA’s Championship because that was me officially putting you on notice. That title is coming to the Glamazon.

With that, Beth Phoenix continues to walk towards the parking lot as she is about to leave the arena as her work at Survivor Series is done and we head back to ringside.

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Mathews:
Beth Phoenix is back and she has set her sights on the DIVA’s Champion, Mickie James immediately following that gruelling win in a Hardcore match over Melina. It has been some night here and at Survivor Series it is time for the SmackDown main event for the World Heavyweight Championship, Matt. We are about to see the leader of The Empire, Sheamus defend the title against Evan Bourne who is in the biggest match of his career.
Striker:
Evan Bourne has impressed in his WWE career so far and is a former Cruiserweight Champion, but this is the biggest challenge he has ever faced. Sheamus is arguably the most dominant superstar in the entire WWE right now and has been unstoppable since beating Edge inside a Steel Cage for the title. With The Empire by his side, they have conquered SmackDown and made it clear they will take beat anyone who stands in their way. Tonight, that is Evan Bourne.
Mathews:
Bourne has it all to do tonight but we know he will not back down from a fight whatever happens. Sheamus faces a new challenger tonight after successfully defending his World Heavyweight Championship last month at Cyber Sunday against Daniel Bryan. I think we’re about ready for this blockbuster main event so let’s send it to the ring and Tony Chimel.

Ring Announcer – Tony Chimel:
The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is for the WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

~~~~~~~~~~BORN TO WIN~~~~~~~~~~

The music of the challenger and former Cruiserweight Champion, Evan Bourne hits as he bursts through the curtain in an orange and black version of his attire as he holds up the peace sign in trademark fashion. Bourne sprints down the ramp and goes feet first under the bottom rope as he taunts on the second turnbuckle and the crowd give him a big reaction. Evan Bourne is ready to challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship at Survivor Series.

~~~~~~~~~~WRITTEN IN MY FACE~~~~~~~~~~

The atmosphere turns on its head as the iconic music of the Celtic Warrior, leader of The Empire and World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus comes through the speakers. Sheamus has black and green trunks on as per and he has the title strapped around his waist. Sheamus stares a hole through Evan Bourne and is coming to the ring alone without his Empire teammates Drew McIntyre, Finlay and Paul Burchill. Sheamus gets in the ring, hands his title to referee Charles Robinson as the SmackDown main event gets started.

Singles match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Sheamus © vs. Evan Bourne
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Evan Bourne goes straight after Sheamus as he realises he has the speed advantage and needs to keep the pace of the match fast if he wants to dethrone the Celtic Warrior. The former Cruiserweight Champion delivers multiple kicks to the knees of Sheamus as he backs him into the corner and takes a few steps back as he hits a SPINNING HEEL KICK with his opponent in the turnbuckle which rocks the World Heavyweight Champion. Sheamus collapses in a heap to the ground and is in perfect position for the SHOOTING STAR PRESS!! Evan Bourne frantically climbs to the top rope and this could be a shocking outcome at Survivor Series. As Bourne looks to go for it though, Sheamus rolls under the bottom rope and escapes to the outside to avoid disaster. Bourne is having none of it as he turns himself to face him and leaps with a mega CROSSBODY taking down the leader of The Empire.

The American Airlines Arena pops loudly for the move as Evan Bourne has started the match like a man obsessed with becoming the new World Heavyweight Champion. Bourne continues his onslaught on the outside as he clubs away at Sheamus before returning him to the ring and standing on the ring apron. Bourne returns with a SPRINGBOARD HURRICANRANA which takes down the Celtic Warrior once more. The crowd is solidly behind Bourne as he has shocked Sheamus in the early goings and is dominating. Bourne takes down Sheamus with a SPINNING SAVATE KICK as he goes for an early cover; 1... 2... Sheamus only just kicks out in time and saves his World Heavyweight Championship. Bourne questions the referee respectfully, but he insists it was a two as the crowd gets louder and louder for the challenger and they sense he has a real opportunity to achieve his dream against The Empire leader. Bourne once again ascends to the top turnbuckle as he looks to do more damage.

Bourne waits for Sheamus to get to his feet, leaps, and delivers another CROSSBODY but this time the World Heavyweight Champion rolls through and showcases his power by hoisting the challenger up and taking him down with a massive IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER as Bourne is flung to the canvas in dramatic style. Sheamus takes a few moments to compose himself after the early attack from Bourne and looks furious at being surprised by the diminutive SmackDown star. Sheamus goes on the attack as he lifts Bourne up and drives him into the turnbuckle, hammering away with several big body shots to the challenger. Sheamus isn't done there as he connects with several uppercuts and tosses Bourne across the ring with a powerful SUPLEX as he goes for a cover; 1...... 2...... Bourne gets the shoulder up and won't give up that easily.

Sheamus is seemingly in complete control of the former Cruiserweight Champion as he keeps clubbing away at him and drops him down with a number of big strikes. He eventually gets Bourne to his feet and on his shoulder as he drops him with a ROLLING SENTON much like his Empire teammate, Finlay. Sheamus looks to throw Bourne over the top rope and to the floor but the challenger hangs on which proves to be a mistake! The Celtic Warrior grabs Bourne and turns him around so he's facing into the crowd as he starts pummelling the chest of him with the 10 BEATS OF THE BODHRAN as he drags Bourne back into the ring and drops him with a picture-perfect FALLAWAY SLAM! Sheamus covers after inflicting more damage to his opponent; 1......... 2......... Evan Bourne gets the shoulder up again and will not give up on his dreams of being the World Heavyweight Champion just yet.

The leader of The Empire is well on top and continues his momentum as he clubs away at Bourne who has taken a lot of damage to the ribs. Sheamus Irish whips the cruiserweight into the turnbuckle, follows it up with a running shoulder thrust and then hoists him over his shoulder and delivers a RUNNING POWERSLAM! Sheamus hooks the leg again as he looks to retain; 1………… 2………… Bourne manages to get his foot on the bottom rope to break the count much to the annoyance of the World Heavyweight Champion. Sheamus berates referee Charles Robinson, but he stands firm and tells him it was only a two count. The Celtic Warrior makes his way to unfamiliar territory in going to the top rope and he looks for his BATTERING RAM. Sheamus leaps off but Evan Bourne has it scouted and takes the World Heavyweight Champion down with an incredible SPINNING HEEL KICK! The shot echoes throughout the arena as Bourne leaps into a pin attempt as he looks to shock the world; 1…………… 2…………… Sheamus just gets the shoulder up to avoid defeat.

Evan Bourne realises this is his chance to win the World Heavyweight Championship and prove all his doubters wrong as he connects with a STANDING MOONSAULT and goes to the top rope. He calls for the SHOOTING STAR PRESS and leaps as the crowd pops loud for the challenger as he nails Sheamus with the move and we could have a new champion right here! Bourne hooks both legs; 1…………… 2…………… NO! Sheamus just gets the shoulder up at the last moment possible to the shock and disdain of the crowd inside the American Airlines Arena. After just surviving that close call, Sheamus rolls to the outside of the ring to try and get some much-needed breathing room and space away from Bourne who is taking the fight to the Celtic Warrior. Sheamus crawls towards the announce table area as Bourne goes to the outside to follow him up as he knows he can only win the title by getting the Irishman back in the ring.

Bourne goes after Sheamus who has tried to retreat to the timekeeper’s area but suddenly the crash of a steel chair to the challenger is heard as the World Heavyweight Champion nails him and gets himself disqualified!!! The referee immediately calls for the bell as Tony Chimel announces Evan Bourne as the winner but as a result of a disqualification, Sheamus keeps hold of the title which it looked like he was about to lose.​

Spoiler

Winner: Evan Bourne via disqualification (Sheamus is STILL World Heavyweight Champion

As Sheamus looks happy with his actions the music of none other than SmackDown General Manager, Theodore Long hits and he walks out from the back in a pastille blue suit looking extremely fed up with what he has just seen but he does have a microphone in hand.

SmackDown General Manager – Theodore Long:
Wait a minute playa’. It ain’t going down like this tonight at Survivor Series when SmackDown’s biggest prize is on the line. You want to use weapons to get yourself disqualified Sheamus, well let’s see how you do now because this match is going to be RESTARTED and there will be NO DISQUALIFICATIONS!
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The crowd explodes as the match for the World Heavyweight Champion will continue and the bell rings as Charles Robinson signals for it. Sheamus immediately returns Evan Bourne to the ring and he brings the steel chair with him as well as the Miami crowd boos the Celtic Warrior loudly. Sheamus is furious at what Theodore Long has done and is about to take all that anger out on Evan Bourne as a result. Sheamus swings the chair towards Bourne but the challenger has it well scouted and rolls the leader of The Empire up in unique fashion; 1…………… 2…………… NO! So close for Evan Bourne as he nails Sheamus with a ROUNDHOUSE KICK and he collapses to the mat. Bourne is closing in again as he ascends the turnbuckles but before he can leap The Empire run down the aisle to monstrous heat from the crowd. Finlay, Drew McIntyre and Paul Burchill slide in the ring and go after Bourne who tries to fight them off as the referee has to stand and watch as it is now no disqualification.

Before The Empire can do too much damage though, here comes three men ready to make the save. Tyson Kidd and David Hart Smith of The Hart Dynasty as well as Rey Mysterio sprint and enter the ring and start brawling with everyone in The Empire. The crowd cheers loudly at seeing the three men attempting to make the save for Evan Bourne. David Hart Smith clotheslines Drew McIntyre out of the ring. Tyson Kidd springboards in and takes Finlay down with a BLOCKBUSTER while Rey Mysterio spikes Paul Burchill with a TILT-A-WHIRL TORNADO DDT which has the crowd gasping. The three babyfaces go to the outside and continue to brawl with all three members of The Empire through the crowd as the odds are even again in the ring. Evan Bourne is back on the top rope as Sheamus is still down and he leaps looking for the SHOOTING STAR PRESS! Nobody home!!! The Celtic Warrior may have been playing possum as he gets up and stands in the corner waiting for Bourne to get to his feet. He sprints and there it is! The BROGUE KICK! It nearly takes Bourne’s head off as Sheamus hooks the leg; 1………………… 2………………… 3! Sheamus retains the World Heavyweight Championship.​

Spoiler

Winner:Sheamus (STILL World Heavyweight Champion

Mathews:
Damn it! Sheamus retains the World Heavyweight Championship, but I think it is clear that Evan Bourne has done his reputation no harm at all in that showing. Sheamus couldn’t handle him and got himself disqualified before Theodore Long restarted the match, but the Celtic Warrior has survived after the rest of The Empire, The Hart Dynasty and Rey Mysterio got involved. What a match and what a showing from Bourne but Sheamus still has the gold.
Striker:
The Empire have conquered all again tonight at Survivor Series. Drew McIntyre and Finlay beat The Hart Dynasty to retain the WWE Tag Team Championships earlier and Sheamus has kept hold of his World Heavyweight Championship against a game Evan Bourne. I have to say, even I’m surprised at just how close Bourne came to winning the title and it seems we may have a new top tier star on Friday Night SmackDown.
Mathews:
It was a career-defining night for Evan Bourne, no doubt about it. He may have lost the match in the end, but nobody will forget his performance against arguably the most dominant star in the industry today. Sheamus retains the World Heavyweight Championship though and he will defend it again next month when we are next on pay-per-view for the final time in 2010. That pay-per-view is of course, Armageddon!

In the ring, Sheamus is handed his World Heavyweight Championship as the crowd boos loudly at the fact The Empire leader has retained the title. It was the shenanigans that have them angry as well after he initially got himself disqualified. Evan Bourne sits on the outside against the barricade wall looking agitated and holding his head as Sheamus poses with the title at the top of the ramp and shouts to the camera ‘The Empire conquers all’ as the screen fades and we get a promo for next month’s pay-per-view, Armageddon.

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

On Sunday, December 19, WWE presents ARMAGEDDON!

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Cole:
The next time we re on pay-per-view is indeed the last time in 2010 and is Armageddon but who will be our WWE Champion when we get to the event. It is about time we find out as Chris Jericho is set to defend his WWE Championship against none other than the Big Show. Don’t forget this all stemmed from Jericho gloating over his Money in the Bank cash-in and running down his former tag team partners alerting the World’s Largest Athlete.
King:
Don’t forget JeriShow were one heck of a tag team not that long ago and Big Show has not taken Jericho’s comments well. Tonight, Big Show wants to win the WWE Championship and shut up Chris Jericho once and for all. Many have tried in the past and failed so it will be interesting to see if the Giant can back up his words. It would be an incredible end to what has been an incredible show, Cole.
Cole:
You’re not wrong, King. This Survivor Series will be remembered for some time and the WWE Championship main event courtesy of Monday Night RAW is about to take place. With that in mind I’m sure our new General Manager, Trish Stratus will be watching closely as she formulates plans for her first show in permanent charge tomorrow night. Here we go, lets send it to ring announcer, Justin Roberts.

Ring Announcer – Justin Roberts:
The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is for the WWE CHAMPIONSHIP!



Ring Announcer – Justin Roberts:
Introducing first, he is the challenger, standing at 7 feet tall, weighing 383lbs, he is the World’s Largest Athlete, THE BIG SHOWWWWWWW!!!

The Survivor Series crowd explodes as none other than the Big Show enters after his fireworks go off in trademark fashion. In an interesting call back, Show is wearing a blue and black singlet he first wore during his JeriShow stint. The crowd cheers as Show walks down the ramp and looks cheerful ahead of a serious opportunity to become RAW’s top superstar. Show gets in the ring and taunts by raising his hand which Cole brands vintage as he awaits his opponent.



Ring Announcer – Justin Roberts:
And his opponent, from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, weighing in at 227lbs, he is the WWE Champion, CHRIS JERICHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

The atmosphere completely changes when the WWE Champion, Chris Jericho makes his way out from the back. Wearing red and silver attire he has the WWE Championship strapped around his waist and looks furious and angry as ever. Jericho is slow and methodical in his journey to the ring and shouts at some Miami fans on his route. Jericho gets in the ring and slowly takes his title off, kisses it and hands it to Mike Chioda who signals it is on the line as the bell rings and the main event is underway.

Singles match for the WWE Championship
Chris Jericho © vs. Big Show
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Chris Jericho wants nothing to do with the Big Show early on as the crowd boos but in reality, nobody is surprised the WWE Champion wants to avoid the World's Largest Athlete. The former Unified WWE Tag Team Champions have a level of disdain for each other never seen before after their altercations on RAW in recent weeks. Jericho keeps darting between the ropes as the referee repeatedly tells Big Show to get back and let the master manipulator back in. It all goes wrong for Jericho though as Show eventually gets hold of him and delivers a skillet-like chop to the chest which sends him straight to the mat as he rolls to the outside. The crowd cheers as Jericho holds his chest which has already gone a bright shade of red at the hellish impact from the challenger. Jericho starts getting counted out by the referee, but Big Show goes to the outside after him and won't let it end that way.

The Giant shows some speed on the outside in almost catching Jericho, but the WWE Champion turns momentum in his favour with a DROP TOEHOLD which sends Big Show face-first into the steel steps. Jericho isn't done there as he DROPKICKS the knee of Show into the steps and tries to chop his much larger opponent down to size. Show holds his knee as Jericho repeatedly kicks away and shows an aggressive streak until the number one contender once again swats Y2J away with a massive chop to the chest. Jericho holds his bright red chest again but runs at Show to try and keep his advantage only to be hurled by the Giant with a massive throwback into the ring in an incredible show of strength. Jericho bounces in the ring as Show shakes off his leg and tries to get back into the ring. He slowly steps in but Jericho kicks the second rope as he does which hits the Giant in the knee area and increases the pain again.

Jericho is like a man possessed desperate to retain his WWE Championship as he tries to inflict more damage on the massive left knee of Show. He drops his own knee across the area on several occasions as he tries to twist it but Big Show fights back again and gets up to one knee. He chops the chest of Jericho once more as he is forced to take a step back but Jericho runs and hits a STEP-UP ENZUIGIRI! That was a wicked shot to the side of the head as Jericho goes for the first pin of the bout; 1...... 2...... Big Show powers out as the WWE Champion soars through the air thanks to the sheer force behind the kick out from the challenger. Jericho can't believe it and looks a little worried as he goes to the outside and grabs a steel chair. The crowd boos loudly as he returns with it but Big Show punches the chair out of the grip of Jericho who looks horrified at what has just happened.

Big Show gets a string of offence in finally on his loudmouth opponent as he connects with a BIG BOOT followed by a SIDEWALK SLAM as he covers; 1......... 2......... Jericho kicks out and won't give up his WWE Championship that easily. Show isn't done there as he Irish whips his former tag team partner into the turnbuckle and nails him with a series of headbutts and big chops. Every time he connects the crowd chants 'woo' in homage to a certain Ric Flair who would be proud of their impact. Show is dominating the WWE Champion as he hurls Jericho across the ring with disdain again and locks in a NERVE HOLD on the neck of Y2J. Show is trying to incapacitate his opponent and win via submission and Jericho does fade until he grabs the referee and pokes Show in the eye which the official is unable to see! Cheap tactics from the WWE Champion!

The crowd gives Jericho some big heat as he tries to get his balance and equilibrium back and referee, Mike Chioda admonishes him. Jericho ignores Chioda and goes on the attack as Show holds his eyes and is struggling to see anything. Jericho plants Big Show with a nice DDT as he goes to the top rope and takes him down with a MISSILE DROPKICK! Jericho scurries to the pin attempt; 1............ 2............ Show again kicks out with authority much to the annoyance of the reigning and defending WWE Champion. Jericho wastes no time though and delivers several CHOPS of his own in retaliation to what Show did to him earlier in the match and Jericho trash talks alongside them. Y2J is angry at Show as he mounts him in the corner and goes for the 10 punches as the crowd count along. That triggers Jericho though and he stops at eight so he can shout at the fans which allows Big Show the chance to get out of it and plant Y2J with a POWERBOMB! 1............ 2............ Jericho gets the shoulder up!

Both men have put a lot into the first 10 minutes of the match or so but there are no signs this one is ending just yet. Big Show spends the next minute or so working over the WWE Champion and senses he could be close to winning the title as he drops Jericho with the FINAL CUT, a move that has beaten plenty of opponents in the past. Show opts not to pin though and instead gets Jericho in a COBRA CLUTCH. The American Airlines Arena gets louder as they sense we could be moving closer to crowning a new WWE Champion but instead of submitting Jericho, Show drops him with a COBRA CLUTCH BACKBREAKER! Show thinks this could be it as the crowd count along with the official; 1............... 2............... Jericho gets his foot on the bottom rope to save the WWE Championship. The crowd thought that was it and there is renewed excitement as the World's Largest Athlete seems to have taken a step closer to dethroning his rival.

Big Show cannot believe it as the referee explains Jericho's foot is on the ropes and the match will continue. The Giant stays focused and lifts Y2J to his feet and looks angrily at his former tag team partner. Big Show grabs Jericho by the throat and looks for his patented CHOKESLAM. Show can't lift Jericho though as he continually hammers away at the left knee with kicks and punches and chops him down. Jericho connects with a BASEMENT DROPKICK to take him down to his back and runs to the ropes, delivering his infamous LIONSAULT! This could be it as Jericho hooks one giant leg of Big Show; 1............... 2..................... Kick out by the World's Largest Athlete. Jericho doesn't slow down though as he tries to grab the legs of the massive Big Show and lock in the WALLS OF JERICHO! He tries hard to turn him over, but his opponent is just too big and powers out, throwing Y2J halfway across the squared circle.

Jericho, not for the first time, is stunned by the Big Show and has to rethink his strategy yet again. He looks around and decides to take a risk and climbs to the top rope, albeit slowly. He stands as Big Show also gets to his feet and leaps but is taken out of mid-air with a huge SPEAR! This could be it! Big Show is quick into the pin attempt; 1.................. 2............... Jericho just gets the shoulder up in the nick of time and the Survivor Series fans in attendance cannot believe it. Some of them even chant 'that was three' and believe referee Mike Chioda may have botched the count. Show doesn't let that distract him though and calls for the CHOKESLAM again as he raises his hand high in the air. The fans anticipate we are reaching the business end of the main event as Show lifts Jericho and this time plants him with his finisher!!! Big Show is into the pin attempt; 1.................................... 2................................. NO! Jericho gets the shoulder up at the very last available moment.

Big Show cannot believe and is apoplectic that he hasn't managed to put away the WWE Champion with the chokeslam. The World's Largest Athlete soon focuses on the task at hand and cocks his right hand looking for the WMD KNOCKOUT PUNCH as Jericho takes an age to get to his feet. The crowd are cheering loudly as it is clear they would like to see Big Show as the new WWE Champion and as Jericho turns around, he goes for it but Y2J may have been playing possum a little bit as he ducks underneath and as Show turns around, he is met with the CODE BREAKER!!! Where did that come from? Chris Jericho just hit his deadly finisher move but is painfully slow to the cover after taking that chokeslam; 1.................................... 2................................. NO! Big Show gets the shoulder up and this time Jericho cannot believe what is happening.

Both men are spent after giving everything they have in an incredible WWE Championship match at Survivor Series as Cole and King hype up both superstars for their efforts. The two slug it out with Show unsurprisingly getting the better of the smaller man. Jericho is a wily veteran though and evades the now ever-slowing Giant. Jericho goes for another CODE BREAKER but this time the World's Largest Athlete is too powerful and manages to lift Y2J in the position onto the top rope in a seated stance. Show raises his hand and is calling for a CHOKESLAM from the increased height which would surely see us crown a new WWE Champion. Big Show goes for it but on the way down Jericho grabs Big Show and turns it into an incredible CODE BREAKER counter! The crowd gasps and cheers at the unique move as Chris Jericho covers the challenger; 1.................................... 2................................. 3! Chris Jericho retains the WWE Championship in dramatic fashion.​

Spoiler

Winner: Chris Jericho (STILL WWE Champion)

Cole:
Chris Jericho has done it! What an incredible match and Jericho has proven he perhaps was the superior man in his tag team with the Big Show. That was a special moment with the Code Breaker reversal from the top rope Chokeslam attempt. Jericho is unbelievable and as much as I may disagree with his diatribe you have to admit he is a future Hall of Famer. Chris Jericho is still our WWE Champion!
King:
Many thought that Chris Jericho had bitten off more than he could chew this evening at Survivor Series, but he has made a career of shocking everyone. Tonight was no different as he has defeated the Big Show and held onto the title he won at Cyber Sunday via cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase. What a main event and what a win for Chris Jericho. I wonder who will be next for Y2J with Trish Stratus our new permanent General Manager on RAW.
Cole:
Chris Jericho has retained the WWE Championship; Trish Stratus is the new permanent General Manager of RAW and it has simply been a sensational evening at Survivor Series. What a main event that was. Make sure you join us tomorrow night for all the fallout as there’s sure to be repercussions felt throughout the WWE Universe in the wake of what we have witnessed. Goodnight everyone!

Chris Jericho is handed his WWE Championship belt by Mike Chioda as the exhausted superstar slowly rises to his feet, holding his back and leg as he has taken some punishment from the Big Show throughout that contest. Jericho slowly can hold the title aloft with his left arm as he smirks slightly at escaping with the title. Jericho exits the ring and walks backwards up the ramp with the title as Big Show sits on his haunches in the ring. The final picture of Survivor Series is Chris Jericho holding the title above his head, looking mighty tired after that epic battle with his former tag team partner.

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Attendance: 20,990
Buy Rate: 1.92
PPV Revenue: $4,800,000​

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QUICK RESULTS
-Team CM Punk (CM Punk, Mark Harper, Luke Gallows, Mike Knox & Kaval) def. Team Edge (Edge, John Morrison, Cody Rhodes, Goldust & Richie Steamboat in a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match – CM Punk and Mark Harper survive.
-Daniel Bryan def. Dolph Ziggler and Gregory Helms in a Triple Threat match to become the NEW Intercontinental Champion
-The Empire (Drew McIntyre & Finlay) def. The Hart Dynasty to RETAIN the WWE Tag Team Championship
-The Undertaker def. Christian
-Team Trish Stratus (Triple H, Marcus Cor Von, Matt Hardy, John Cena & Randy Orton) def. Team Vickie Guerrero (Jack Swagger, Chavo Guerrero, Lance Cade, Carlito & Chris Masters) in a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match – Triple H and Marcus Cor Von survive. Trish Stratus becomes permanent RAW General Manager.
-Mickie James def. Melina in a Hardcore match to RETAIN the DIVA’s Championship
-Sheamus def. Evan Bourne to RETAIN the World Heavyweight Championship
-Chris Jericho def. Big Show to RETAIN the WWE Championship​

 

[White Rhyno]

Great Survivor Series, pal. Lots of heavy lifting to explain all these multi-man matches and tie things together logically


** Mark Harper looks bad ass in this match. I get Punk's faction/team won, but Harper destroying Edge was a head turner in the opening bout.

** The build of the American Dragon has started. Pairing early Bryan with the IC title is just traditional and cool. May he have the reign Steamboat always should have

** The Empire with even more underhanded tactics. One of your best and most consistant factions; I really dig them. Burchill has always been one of those wrestlers I liked and wished more was done with them.

** Love to see Marcus Cor Vonn standing tall at the end of your next SS match. Monty Brown was another guy I just love seeing expanded upon. Lots of realistic elements that shined through...The Orton/Cena action was a great touch.

** Sheamus winning and then winning again was fun. I really felt you were pulling an underdog restart win. Very nice swerve

** The "Super" Codebreaker to end the show would have been an amazing visual. I'm shocked I enjoyed this one as much as I did, but I really was invested in Mr. Show.

 

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So that's it! The recaps are done and from here on out it will be RAW, WWE Superstars, SmackDown, news updates and the PPVs. If you've missed anything at all, the links are all in the first post, you can see the rosters, tag teams, stables, General Managers, title histories, superstar releases and show archives. Hope everyone enjoys the ride - there are big plans afoot!

Post Survivor Series News

TRISH STRATUS NEW PERMANENT RAW GENERAL MANAGER

As seen at Survivor Series, Trish Stratus became the new permanent General Manager of RAW with her team’s win over Team Vickie Guerrero. The thought is that the star power of Trish will work well as the sole General Manager but there are plans for Vickie Guerrero going forward albeit in a different role. There will be developments with Trish as GM in the coming weeks as head writer, Luke Gardener wants to utilise her in several storylines on the Road to WrestleMania.

THE EMPIRE RETAIN AGAIN

There were some conversations about taking the WWE Tag Team Championship off The Empire and giving The Hart Dynasty a win but in the end the decision was made to have Drew McIntyre and Finlay retain. The feeling is that the longer the dominance on SmackDown goes on from The Empire the bigger the payoff will be when they finally get their comeuppance. Several different options are being discussed with who should eventually dethrone Sheamus as the World Heavyweight Champion with the Money in the Bank holder, John Morrison and CM Punk the names coming up most often.

JOHN CENA TURNS IN DRAMATIC FASHION

One of the biggest moments at Survivor Series was John Cena’s heel turn seemingly out of nowhere when he attacked and eliminated Randy Orton. The feeling was that it was time to finally pull the trigger and there has been multiple subtle booking techniques in recent weeks pointing to it. One insider said there was a reason Randy Orton was always picking up the wins when both were involved in teaming together and this will play into Cena’s explanation which is expected tomorrow night on RAW. There is said to be uncertainty as to how strongly a heel John Cena will be pushed with officials liking his position in the upper midcard to keep the main event picture fresh. There are rumours this new Cena persona could be in line for a huge match against The Undertaker if it gets over at WrestleMania.

ARMAGEDDON IS COMING

The final pay-per-view of 2010 will be WWE Armageddon and will take place from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Sunday, December 19. The card is not finalised yet, but the top four matches are said to be set in stone. We can confirm the official poster features The Undertaker and Kane as seen above and the theme music comes from British band Muse with their 2010 hit ‘Uprising’.

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Monday 22nd November 2010 – Orlando, Florida

Survivor Series was a historic show and RAW will usher in a new era after Team Trish Stratus defeated Team Vickie Guerrero at the event. It means the legendary DIVA is now the permanent GM on Monday nights and we understand she will kick off the show this week. What will Trish have to say after finally wrestling control away from Vickie and with the final pay-per-view stop of the year, Armageddon just four weeks away?

One moment in that Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match that shocked the world was John Cena turning on his ally Randy Orton and then walking out on Team Trish Stratus. We understand the Chain Gang Soldier will explain his actions on RAW. What will Cena who has been a fan favourite for years have to say about what he did, and will he face any repercussions? You must believe Randy Orton will be watching very closely.

Four matches have been announced so far for the show with the United States Championship on the line. Just a week after beating Matt Hardy for the title, the Ruthless Redneck, Lance Cade will take on Shelton Benjamin with the gold on the line. How will the Next Big Thing deal with one of the best athletes in the entire WWE and will his title reign be short-lived?

We also witnessed the shocking return of the Glamazon, Beth Phoenix at Survivor Series when she attacked Mickie James after she had defended the DIVA’s Championship in a brutal Extreme Rules match against Melina. Beth Phoenix returns to action this Monday when she goes one-on-one with Kelly Kelly and will be looking to make a statement at her expense.

We will also see the former United States Champion, Matt Hardy team up with the newcomer, Richie Steamboat to take on the Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval and Chavo Guerrero. Steamboat wants a shot at Kaval and Hardy will be looking to gain momentum after losing his title last week. The other match announced for the show will see Kofi Kingston face off with Carlito in what is sure to be an exciting match. Tune into RAW this Monday for all this and more as we experience all the fallout from Survivor Series.

CONFIRMED FOR RAW

New RAW General Manager, Trish Stratus opens the show

Lance Cade © vs. Shelton Benjamin
UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP

Kofi Kingston vs. Carlito

Beth Phoenix vs. Kelly Kelly

Matt Hardy & Richie Steamboat vs. Chavo Guerrero & Kaval

John Cena explains his actions at Survivor Series​

 

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All caught up on this - really enjoyed the recaps as I hadn't jumped in over at WC due to how far along things were so being able to jump in now at WS is certainly a silver lining to everything.

Looking forward to things moving forward but coming out of SS, I especially love what you've done with Harper (even if I'm not a huge fan of his first name being Mark here, haha). He looks like a beast so far and that's pretty exciting. And like Harper, Cor Von getting a nice rub in their SS matches was a nice touch.

Always a fan of someone attempting the Cena heel turn that we never got in real life. So I'll be interested to see where things go from here.

I expected both champions to retain coming out of SS, but you almost had me with the Evan Bourne match restart, haha.

Looking forward to Raw!

 

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RAW – 22nd November 2010 – Orlando, Florida

A New Era Begins

We start with a video package highlighting the main event of the show which saw Chris Jericho defend his WWE Championship with an incredible counter to a Chokeslam from the top rope into a Code Breaker to retain the gold in dramatic fashion. We follow that up by transitioning into the DIVA’s Championship match between Mickie James and Melina with the Extreme Rules stipulation and Mickie retaining only for Beth Phoenix to make a shocking return post-match and take out James. The screen transitions again to the Team Vickie Guerrero vs. Team Trish Stratus Traditional Elimination Survivor Series match which saw Triple H and Marcus Cor Von survive to ensure Trish would become the permanent General Manager of RAW.

The opening credits to the show play as we fly inside the red-hot Amway Center in Orlando, Florida and fireworks explode from the stage in all directions. The camera pans across the sold-out crowd in attendance before settling on Michael Cole and Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler who welcome us to the show.

Cole:
Ladies and gentlemen, we welcome you to Monday Night RAW! We are sold out in the Amway Center, live from Orlando, Florida, hot off the heels of an incredible Survivor Series pay-per-view. Michael Cole alongside Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler and King we have a new permanent RAW General Manager in Trish Stratus after Triple H and Marcus Cor Von were the sole survivors last night. It is a new era on the red brand.
King:
It certainly is and Trish Stratus is going to be a marked improvement on the co-leadership between her and Vickie Guerrero. I cannot wait to see what she has to say about running RAW and the improvements she is set to make. Don’t forget last night we also had Chris Jericho defending the WWE Championship, Mickie James retaining the DIVA’s Championship, the Undertaker marking his debut anniversary with a win over Christian and John Cena doing the unthinkable in turning on Randy Orton.
Cole:
John Cena shocked the world last night and we will hear an explanation from the Chain Gang Soldier later this evening. We will also have a United States Championship match as Lance Cade defends against Shelton Benjamin, Beth Phoenix making her in-ring return and tag team action as Matt Hardy and Richie Steamboat face off with Chavo Guerrero and the Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval. But first here comes the new permanent RAW General Manager!



The music of Trish Stratus hits and she gets a massive pop from the Orlando crowd who are ecstatic that she has become the new permanent GM of Monday Night RAW. The DIVA of the Decade walks down the ramp in a smart business suit and looks equally delighted as she picks up a microphone off the steel steps, taunts to the crowd some more and then begins her first official address as the sole person in charge of the brand.

RAW General Manager – Trish Stratus:
Thank you so much for that incredible welcome Orlando!

The crowd pops again at the mention of Orlando as Trish Stratus genuinely looks emotional at the response. After 30 seconds or so and some more chants she does finally begin to address the WWE Universe and the roster she is now in charge of.

RAW General Manager – Trish Stratus:
Last night, Team Trish Stratus defeated Team Vickie Guerrero and that means I am the new permanent General Manager of Monday Night RAW!

The crowd pops again.

RAW General Manager – Trish Stratus:
Let me make one thing clear. This is a new era of RAW, a new era where everyone will have the same opportunities and they will be earned on merit. Nobody will get favourable treatment and there is only one thing I care about. That is giving the WWE Universe the best possible show each and every Monday night!

The Orlando crowd cheers loudly as it really is going to be a new era on RAW with Vickie Guerrero nowhere to be seen.

RAW General Manager – Trish Stratus:
So, without further ado, let’s get to why I am out here. This show is going to be about the Superstars who make it and not me. The final pay-per-view of the year happens on Sunday, December 19 live from Houston and is known as WWE Armageddon! I am here to announce that the WWE Champion, Chris Jericho will defend his title in a Fatal 4 Way match!!

Another cheer from the WWE Universe who are excited to find out who else will compete in that contest.

RAW General Manager – Trish Stratus:
The first of the three men who will challenge Chris Jericho is none other than the man who captained my winning team last night, The Game, TRIPLE H!

The biggest pop so far for the fact the Cerebral Assassin is getting a title opportunity.

RAW General Manager – Trish Stratus:
As for the two other spots, we will find out who they will go to tonight in two qualifying matches. The first will see last night’s challenger, the BIG SHOW go one-on-one against the former WWE Champion, JACK SWAGGER! In the other match, the Big Red Machine, KANE will take on his very own Brother of Destruction, THE UNDERTAKER!

Chants of The Undertaker echo throughout the arena and what a match that will be later in the evening.

RAW General Manager – Trish Stratus:
But that isn’t it. After last night, Matt Hardy, Marcus Cor Von and Randy Orton will all be rewarded for helping me become the permanent General Manager of RAW. But one man that will not is the man who turned his back on his teammates, and I still have no idea why. So, John Cena I am here to announce that at Armageddon and at his request after what you did at Survivor Series, you will face RANDY ORTON!

Another big cheer from the WWE Universe as Trish Stratus rounds off her address.

RAW General Manager – Trish Stratus:
So, without further ado let’s get to the in-ring action and we are kicking off Trish Stratus’ Monday Night RAW with a United States Championship match! Enjoy the show!!!

With that the music of Trish Stratus plays and she goes to the second rope and taunts before exiting the ring as the screen fades and RAW goes to its first commercial break of the evening.

Cole:
Welcome back to RAW everyone and our new permanent General Manager, Trish Stratus has wasted no time in making her mark. We already know there will be a Fatal 4 Way match for the WWE Championship at Armageddon, and we will see John Cena go one-on-one against Randy Orton after he turned on The Viper last night at Survivor Series. We will find out exactly why he did what he did later this evening.
King:
I can’t wait to see what he says about his actions, Cole. As for the WWE Champion, Chris Jericho he cannot be happy with having to defend against three men. Triple H has already been announced but we will find out the other two Superstars tonight. Trish Stratus has promised to put the WWE Universe first and I cannot wait to see what she has planned for Armageddon and beyond. What a start to the show.
Cole:
It certainly was and we have so much more to come here tonight including those two WWE Championship qualifying matches, the return of Beth Phoenix in the ring after she shocked the world last night at Survivor Series and plenty of other action as well. We are about to start off the in-ring action with the United States Championship on the line!

Ring Announcer – Justin Roberts:
The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is for the UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP!

The challenger makes his way to the ring first and Shelton Benjamin looks pumped up at the prospect of this title opportunity which has seemingly come out of nowhere. He shakes hands with Charlie Haas at the top of the ramp as his tag team partner returns to the back as Shelton wants to win the title on his own. In his trademark gold attire - after all he is the Gold Standard, Shelton makes his way down the ramp and into the ring as he tests the ring ropes and awaits his opponent.

The Advocate - Paul Heyman:
Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman, and I am the advocate of the reigning and defending United States Champion. Please welcome the man that will destroy WWE's best athlete in record time, he is the Next Big Thing, the Ruthless Redneck, LANCE CADE!

With that, the massive and defined United States Champion, Lance Cade comes out from the back looking smug with himself after that introduction from Heyman. He shakes the hand of his manager, much like Shelton did with Charlie Haas moments earlier but Heyman isn't going anywhere but down to the ring with his client. Cade ignores the booing Orlando crowd and gets right in the face of Shelton Benjamin, holding the title above his head and making it clear he is confident and is not intimidated by Shelton who is a former United States Champion in his own right.

UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP – Singles match
Lance Cade w/ Paul Heyman © vs. Shelton Benjamin
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The match starts relatively slowly with Shelton Benjamin realising Lance Cade hasn't been pinned or submitted since joining forces with Paul Heyman. On his part, Cade also understands Benjamin is a credible threat to his United States Championship and doesn't want to make any rash moves. The two lock up in the centre of the ring and take it in turns to push one another back into the turnbuckles but neither man is able to get on top. The first bit of momentum comes for Lance Cade as he feigns a test of strength and kicks Shelton in the gut. He follows that up with a number of big forearms to the face and chops to the chest before dropping the challenger with a nice SCOOP SLAM and a standing elbow drop. Lance Cade goes for the first cover of the match, but Shelton easily kicks out at just one as Paul Heyman tells his client to stay on him and make short work of the World's Greatest Tag Team member.

Cade goes back to Benjamin and Irish whips him into the turnbuckle and continues to hammer away but Shelton blocks and reverses and connects with some punches to Cade before tossing him out of the corner and to the canvas with an EXPLODER SUPLEX! The crowd cheers as Shelton shocks Lance Cade who sits up and has a worried expression on his face with his United States Championship on the line. Benjamin takes control as he delivers a more conventional SUPLEX and follows that up with a NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX as he bridges; 1... 2... Cade kicks out and avoids defeat to the challenger. Shelton is feeling it and goes to the top rope, but Cade isn't hurt enough and hits the top rope which sends Shelton falling on the turnbuckle and no man will enjoy that one. The United States Champion senses an opportunity and now joins Benjamin on the top rope as the Orlando crowd senses something big could be on the horizon. Cade hooks up Benjamin and drops him with a SUPERPLEX! 1... 2... Shelton gets the shoulder up!

Cade is again surprised at the resilience of the Gold Standard, but he shouldn't be and Heyman reaffirms his influence and tells the Ruthless Redneck to maintain his focus. Cade does just that and climbs to the second rope as he looks to do more damage to his opponent. The Next Big Thing leaps and delivers a LEG DROP right across the head and throat of Benjamin as he pins again; 1...... 2...... Shelton gets the shoulder up again. Cade wastes no time in dragging the challenger up to his feet and wants to drop him once more but this time Benjamin has things scouted and catches his leg and hoists Lance Cade onto his shoulders showing some incredible strength in delivering a BUCKLE BOMB! Cade stumbles out of the corner as Shelton follows it up with a nice SAMOAN DROP and goes for the pin. We could have a new champion! 1......... 2......... NO! That was so close for Shelton Benjamin as the crowd is getting really into this great bout.

The Gold Standard is on top of the champion, and we could be on the brink of the title changing hands as he continues his onslaught. Shelton ups the pace some more and Irish whips Lance Cade into the turnbuckle again. This time he is met with a STINGER SPLASH and out of nowhere, Benjamin delivers the T-BONE SUPLEX which has put away many superstars in the past. Shelton hooks both legs and desperately tries to use all his body weight as leverage; 1............ 2............ Lance Cade gets the shoulder up! The crowd gasp and Benjamin is a little frustrated at not putting the Ruthless Redneck away, but he stays focused and calls for PAY DIRT! Benjamin waits for Cade to slowly get to his feet, but Cade holds onto the top rope to avoid disaster as Paul Heyman applauds his client. Furthermore, as Shelton gets back up from the canvas he is met with a SUPERKICK! Cade falls into the pin attempt; 1............ 2............ NO! Shelton Benjamin just gets the shoulder up!

Lance Cade is outraged but once again he stays on his game, a focus that Paul Heyman has brought to the United States Champion. Cade gets Shelton to his feet and slaps him hard across the face which gets a gasp from the crowd but seems to bring new life to the challenger. This could be bad news for Cade. The Gold Standard starts hammering away at Lance Cade as the crowd gets louder and louder hoping they might see a new United States Champion. Shelton floors Cade with his trademark DRAGON WHIP as he goes to the top rope and waits for the Next Big Thing to get to his feet. Benjamin jumps and goes for a BLOCKBUSTER which looks like it has hit but as it does Cade rolls through and ends up in front of Shelton, lifting him up to connect with REDNECK REDEMPTION!!! The sit-out side slam spinebuster out of nowhere and this one should be over; 1............... 2............... 3! Lance Cade retains the United States Championship.​

Spoiler

Winner: Lance Cade (STILL United States Champion)

Cole:
Lance Cade has retained! What a match that was but the Ruthless Redneck proves just how good he is with an incredible Redneck Redemption to Shelton Benjamin for the one, two, three. Shelton put up a major fight, but the Next Big Thing just had too much to him and has bounced back from last night’s events as part of Team Vickie Guerrero. Cade still has yet to be pinned or submitted since joining forces with Paul Heyman and now he has some gold as well.
King:
Lance Cade has taken his performances up a level since he employed his Advocate, Paul Heyman. His manager has made the Ruthless Redneck develop a new mean streak and that resulted in him winning the United States Championship last week against Matt Hardy in what was a classic contest. Tonight, he has proven he isn’t worried about facing off against anyone even with the title on the line. Shelton Benjamin was amazing, but he just couldn’t quite do enough.
Cole:
Shelton Benjamin has no doubt impressed Trish Stratus with that performance and will hope to get more opportunities from the RAW GM as a result. Nonetheless, Lance Cade is still the United States Champion and will await his next challenger. Switching gears, last night at Survivor Series we saw the incredible return of the Glamazon, Beth Phoenix as she attacked Mickie James after she had retained the DIVA’s Championship. We will hear from Beth Phoenix after the break.

Lance Cade is announced as the winner and is handed the United States Championship title which he holds high above his head in the middle of the ring. Paul Heyman raises his hand as the crowd boos loudly and clearly do not like the tandem although some do admittedly respect the duo. Lance Cade exits the ring and slowly walks backwards with Heyman as they stop at the top of the ramp. Lance Cade holds the title above his head as the screen fades and RAW goes to another commercial.

Last Night at Survivor Series:


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What's this! The music of Beth Phoenix hits and the American Airlines Arena comes unglued as The Glamazon bursts through the curtain and the crescendo gets even louder. Beth is wearing her trademark black and orange attire as she stands at the top of the ramp and looks at the wreckage in the ring including the broken table and the bloody and battered Mickie James who is on her knees with the DIVA's Championship over her shoulder. As the crowd cheer even more, Phoenix starts to walk down the ramp and heads right towards the ring. She walks up the steel steps and gets in the ring and stands face-to-face with the exhausted Mickie James. The Glamazon isn't done with a confrontation though and nearly takes her head off with a massive LARIAT! Beth Phoenix grabs a kendo stick and starts to swing it as if she is possessed brutalising the DIVA's Champion.

As if that isn't enough, The Glamazon puts a chair in the middle of the ring and lifts Mickie up sending her face-first into the chair with a GLAM SLAM!!! Mickie James is motionless on the canvas as her DIVA's Championship lays on the mat and Beth Phoenix looks at it. The crowd's massive pop for the returning Beth Phoenix has now turned to massive heat as they don't agree with the Glamazon's actions one bit. Phoenix picks up the DIVA's Championship title belt and lifts it high in the air making her intentions incredibly clear just moments after Mickie James saw off the challenge of long-time rival, Melina.​

Backstage Interviewer – Todd Grisham:
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time, she is the Glamazon, BETH PHOENIX!

The crowd boos loudly as Beth Phoenix comes into view in the interview pit and is dressed in green and black attire ahead of her in-ring return later this evening.

Backstage Interviewer – Todd Grisham:
Beth, last night we saw you make your return to the WWE in brutally assaulting the DIVA’s Champion, Mickie James after she had defended her title in an Extreme Rules match against Melina. Just why did you do what you did Beth?

The crowd boo as Beth Phoenix looks like she is about to deliver her response. As she goes to speak the crowd give her even more heat and her demeanour completely changes to rage. The Glamazon opts to walk off the interview set, and we will have to wait her thoughts on why she did what she did to Mickie James at Survivor Series.

Cole:
Welcome back to RAW everyone and Beth Phoenix is giving us no answers here tonight. You’d have to think she wants the DIVA’s Championship but to do what she did to Mickie James last night was uncalled for. Mickie had just given everything in that Extreme Rules match against Melina in what some have said was a match which stole the entire show. We will see Beth Phoenix in action later tonight against Kelly.
King:
The Glamazon will want to make a winning start to her return to RAW and I would not want to be Kelly Kelly tonight. It is time for our first WWE Championship qualifier to see who will join the WWE Champion, Chris Jericho and Triple H at Armageddon. The former title holder, Jack Swagger is about to go one-on-one with the man who lost in the main event last night, the World’s Largest Athlete, the Big Show.
Cole:
This should be an epic match and don’t forget our main event tonight will see Kane take on his brother The Undertaker to see who the fourth man will be competing for the WWE Championship at Armageddon in the final pay-per-view of 2010. This should be a great match and I wonder who Jericho would prefer to face? We are about to find one as here comes the All American American.

The music of the All American American, Jack Swagger hits first and the WWE Universe gives him some serious heat. His run as WWE Champion and association with Vickie Guerrero has not been forgotten. There is no sign of Vickie tonight though as Swagger makes his way down to the ring wearing a blue and red attire as he does press-ups at the bottom of the ramp and the pyro goes off in the background. Swagger eventually gets in the ring and looks furious as he awaits his opponent.

Fireworks explode and without further ado here comes none other than the Big Show! The man who lost to Chris Jericho with the WWE Championship on the line at Survivor Series last night gets a chance to qualify for the Fatal 4 Way match at Armageddon tonight. Show walks down the ramp and looks focused and ready, clearly agitated at his defeat from 24 hours prior and ready to take his frustrations out on Jack Swagger as the bell rings and we are underway.

WWE Championship Qualifier - Singles match
Jack Swagger vs. Big Show
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Big Show corners Jack Swagger and overpowers the former WWE Champion in the early moments of the match as he punches him in the gut and delivers three chops one after the other. He tells the crowd to be quiet in a charming fashion before hammering on his chest as the sound reverberates throughout the Amway Center. Show follows that up by tossing Swagger about two thirds across the ring in dramatic fashion. He isn't done there though as he repeats the feat throwing him again back to where he came from as the crowd cheer loudly. The World's Largest Athlete continues building his momentum as he shows some incredible strength in lifting Jack Swagger high above his shoulder and throws him over the top rope with a MILITARY PRESS! Jack Swagger lands hard on the outside with a thud as the Orlando crowd cheer for the Giant. Referee, Charles Robinson tries to keep Show in the ring, but he is having none of it and follows Swagger to the outside.

Big Show continues his onslaught on Swagger and picks him up as he drives the All American American into the ring post and he flops to the floor again. Show slowly gets his opponent back up and throws him back into the ring between the second and third ropes in another show of power. Big Show is absolutely dominating the All American American but not for long as Show goes for a big clothesline but Swagger ducks underneath and delivers a SHOULDER TACKLE to the knee of the Giant. He isn't happy with one and does it a second time which drops Show to his knees and Swagger plants last night's challenger for the WWE Championship at Survivor Series with a DDT. Swagger goes for his first pin attempt of the contest; 1... 2... Show easily powers out and launches the Oklahoma-native into the air. It proves to be an error as Swagger lands on his feet and hurls himself at Show who tries to cover up.

Swagger mounts the Giant which is quite a sight as he hammers away with big right hands repeatedly and transitions into a KNEE BAR. It is clear Swagger thinks the best way for him to win this match is to keep Big Show grounded and negate the power advantage of the World's Largest Athlete - a good strategy noted by King on commentary. Swagger puts more and more torque on the leg of the Giant as he looks to tap out the larger RAW Superstar and book his ticket to Armageddon joining Chris Jericho and Triple H with the WWE Championship on the line. Show manages to escape the hold when he powers himself up into a seated position and connects with another skillet-like CHOP to the chest which echoes throughout the building. Show tries to get to his feet, but the damage appears to have been done as he is limping heavily, and Swagger immediately takes him down again with a CHOP BLOCK! Big Show is in real trouble here against the All American American.

Swagger is like a shark smelling blood as he goes after the knee and leg of Big Show repeatedly with stomps and kicks. He leaps on it and wraps the massive leg around his body constricting it before he has another idea. The former WWE Champion drags Big Show to the corner with all his might and goes to the outside as he smashes Show’s leg against the ring post! Big Show screams in pain but Swagger isn’t done there as he repeats the violent action three more times. Swagger quickly gets back in the ring and covers Big Show thinking he might have done enough damage to secure the win; 1…… 2…… The World’s Largest Athlete gets the shoulder up and looks angrily at Swagger who is concerned that he may have enraged the Giant. Big Show is in perfect position though as the All American American runs, hops over his body and leaps backwards off the ropes with a huge SWAGGER BOMB! Is this it? Swagger desperately hooks the damaged leg; 1……… 2……… Big Show again somehow gets the shoulder up!

Swagger is demoralised as he failed to beat Big Show with the move and is now trying to plot his next move. He quickly decides he needs to go back to the leg, although more specifically the ankle as he puts an ANKLE LOCK on the man who challenged Chris Jericho last night at Survivor Series. Swagger puts more and more torque on the ankle as Show screams in pain and the crowd get louder and louder as they sense this could be the end of the match. Jack Swagger tries to grapevine the leg, but he can’t because of the sheer size of his opponent’s leg. The World’s Largest Athlete struggles and struggles and eventually makes it to the ropes to break the hold. Jack Swagger runs his hands through his hair in desperation as he failed to make the Big Show tap out.

The All American American is trying to think of his next move to put the Giant away and is struggling. Swagger decides to go to the top rope, unfamiliar territory for the former WWE Champion. The crowd sense something big could be on the way as he tells Big Show to get to his feet and the fans in attendance start to rise as well. Swagger leaps but Big Show has enough wherewithal to nail him with the WMD KNOCKOUT PUNCH!!! The crowd explodes at seeing the incredible counter as Swagger is glassy eyed laying looking up at the lights. Big Show slowly pins Swagger; 1………… 2………… 3! The World’s Largest Athlete will have another WWE Championship opportunity at Armageddon.​

Spoiler

Winner: Big Show (Qualifies for WWE Championship match at Armageddon)

Cole:
Big Show has done it! He will get another WWE Championship opportunity at Armageddon after coming so close to beating Chris Jericho with the title on the line at Survivor Series last night. The World’s Largest Athlete has been on some roll as of late and he has just beaten Jack Swagger, something not many have managed in recent months. It may be a matter of time before Big Show is holding the WWE Championship high in the air.
King:
The Giant has never looked better Cole and Swagger almost made the World’s Largest Athlete tap out but, in the end, Big Show had too much for the All American American and we all know nobody gets up from the Knockout Punch. The WWE Championship match at Armageddon is looking stacked already and we still don’t know who the fourth man will be. I can’t believe that we have The Undertaker vs. Kane tonight in the main event on Monday Night RAW.
Cole:
The winner when the Brothers of Destruction collide will face Big Show, Triple H and the WWE Champion, Chris Jericho in a Fatal 4 Way match for the ages. Trish Stratus has certainly made an impact on her first night as permanent RAW General Manager. Big Show has punched his ticket and we still have so much more to come, and Kofi Kingston takes on Carlito after the break. Don’t go anywhere!

Big Show’s music plays, and he celebrates qualifying for the Fatal 4 Way match at Armageddon. He is hobbling somewhat after the punishment Jack Swagger dealt out to his leg relentlessly for quite some time in that contest. The World’s Largest Athlete slowly gets out the ring and hobbles up the ramp as he high-fives some of the front row and the camera cuts back to a dejected Jack Swagger who is furious at not getting a WWE Championship match as the screen fades and we go to a commercial for the final pay-per-view of the year.

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

On Sunday, December 19, WWE presents ARMAGEDDON!

Cole:
Armageddon is shaping up to be quite the night already, but we are only just 24 hours out of what was an incredible Survivor Series pay-per-view where the landscape of the WWE has changed forever. Trish Stratus has ushered in a new era here on RAW and I cannot wait to see how things are done differently round here now Vickie Guerrero is no more. We have more in-ring action up next as Kofi Kingston takes on Carlito.
King:
Carlito did not have a night to remember at Survivor Series with him and Chris Masters failing to make a big impact on Team Vickie Guerrero last night. Kofi Kingston wasn’t on the card last night and is determined to make an impact to earn a spot in big matches going forward. Kingston’s talent is undoubted so he will be looking for a big win. He will have to be aware of Chris Masters lurking at ringside with his tag team partner though.
Cole:
The numbers game could be crucial here for sure. Carlito and Chris Masters are a formidable duo despite what happened last night at Survivor Series. This should be a great style matchup between Kingston and Carlito though. Here comes the spring-loaded Superstar and listen to the ovation he is getting from this electric crowd inside the Amway Center.

Kofi Kingston is first to enter, and he gets a great response from the WWE Universe. Kofi has been impressive in recent months even if he hasn't been pushed right at the top of the card or had regular title opportunities. He sets off his fireworks which gets him another pop and in his green and black version of his trademark attire taunts in the ring. Kofi waits and calls out his opponent for tonight who should mesh well given their styles.

Boos shower the arena as the recognisable music of Carlito comes through the PA system next and he walks holding his apple, accompanied by the Masterpiece, Chris Masters who is in jeans and a black shirt which is way too tight accentuating his muscles. Carlito smirks arrogantly despite the duo not having the best night at Survivor Series last night in a losing effort for Team Vickie Guerrero. The official orders Masters out of the ring and we are underway between Kofi Kingston and Carlito.

Singles match
Kofi Kingston vs. Carlito w/ Chris Masters
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Kofi Kingston takes the fight to Carlito in the early going, probably knowing a quick win and not allowing Chris Masters to get involved is his best chance to pick up the victory on RAW tonight. He takes down Carlito with a couple of clotheslines, a dropkick and a high angle CROSSBODY from the top rope which gets him a mighty close near fall much to the annoyance of Masters on the outside. Kingston ignores the Masterpiece shouting at him as he realises it is a distraction tactic as he turns his attention back to Carlito and drops him with a nice JUMPING BACK ELBOW followed by a FLOAT-OVER DDT which spikes the man from the Caribbean. The crowd chants for Kofi as he pins again; 1... 2... Carlito kicks out despite taking some early punishment. The momentum is about to change though as Kingston goes to the top rope and looks for something big to try and take Carlito out, but he meets the canvas as the former United States Champion rolls out of the way and Kofi crashes and burns.

Carlito wastes little time in getting on top and stomps away at the fallen Kingston as he drops multiple elbows and keeps him grounded with a body scissors submission. After a minute or so in the hold, Carlito transitions and gets Kofi Kingston to his feet only to drop him down to the canvas again with a beautiful RUNNING KNEE LIFT followed by a running clothesline and then a vicious SNAP SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Carlito quickly goes for the pin attempt; 1...... 2...... Kingston shows his resilience in getting the shoulder up and avoids defeat. Chris Masters is frustrated on the outside and tells Carlito to finish Kofi off once and for all and the Caribbean superstar says he is about to do just that. Carlito gets Kingston onto his shoulders and drops him face-first with a FIREMAN'S CARRY FLAPJACK! Carlito goes for another quick cover; 1...... 2...... Kingston gets his foot on the bottom rope to avoid defeat this time.

Carlito argues with the referee, but he soon regains his focus and Irish whips Kingston before going under and looking for a clothesline. Kingston ducks underneath though and on the rebound the two men collide in sickening fashion in mid-air. The WWE universe groans at the impact and both men are down as referee Marty Elias counts both men out. He gets to six as they are both back to their feet and Chris Masters gets on the apron and tries to make the difference for Carlito. Kofi Kingston has everything in hand though as Carlito runs towards him, but he sidesteps and Carlito knocks his own tag team partner off the ring apron inadvertently. This proves to be the fatal moment for Carlito as he turns around and faces Kofi Kingston only to be taken down with an incredible TROUBLE IN PARADISE which almost takes his head off. Kofi Kingston hooks the leg; 1......... 2......... 3! Kofi Kingston picks up a big win the night after Survivor Series.​

Spoiler

Winner:Kofi Kingston

Cole:
Kofi Kingston overcomes the numbers game and picks up a big win against the game Carlito on Monday Night RAW. Kingston needed a win, and he has an important one to show his talents immediately to the new General Manager, Trish Stratus. You have to wonder what opportunities may come his way after an impressive win against Carlito. As for the man from the Caribbean it may be back to the drawing board for him and Chris Masters.
King:
It has not been a good 24 hours for Carlito and Chris Masters that is for sure. They had Vickie Guerrero giving them plenty of matches in previous months, but you wonder if that may change with Trish at the helm. Nonetheless, that was an important win for Kofi Kingston who may aspire to get back in a title picture of some sort in the coming weeks. It has been some night here already on RAW.
Cole:
It certainly has and we still have so much more to come including our huge main event which will see Kane take on his brother The Undertaker for the right to challenge for the WWE Championship at Armageddon. So far, we know Chris Jericho will defend against Triple H and the Big Show but who will join him in the Fatal 4 Way match? Up next though we hear from the man who made quite the impact on his re-debut last night at Survivor Series, the Alpha Male, Marcus Cor Von.

In the ring, Kofi Kingston celebrates as the crowd gives him a nice ovation and Chris Masters drags Carlito out of the ring and helps his tag team partner to his feet. The two of them retreat up the ramp with their tails between their legs as Kofi Kingston has been victorious and put his name in the forefront of Trish Stratus’ mind as a result. Kingston gets on the second rope and taunts some more before the screen fades and RAW goes to another break.

Backstage Interviewer – Todd Grisham:
Welcome back to RAW everyone and would you please welcome my guest at this time, he survived alongside Triple H in the Team Trish Stratus vs. Team Vickie Guerrero Traditional Elimination Survivor Series match last night, the Alpha Male, MARCUS COR VON!

The crowd cheers as the muscled physique of Cor Von enters the camera shot and Todd Grisham continues on with the interview.

Backstage Interviewer – Todd Grisham:
Last night you made a massive impact on your return to the WWE, Marcus. What can we expect next from you on Monday nights?

The Alpha Male – Marcus Cor Von:
First and foremost, did it feel good to be back! I have unfinished business here and last night was just the start of the Alpha Male and the impact he is going to make on RAW from this day on. I was the star of the New Breed back in ECW until I was shafted by Elijah Burke, but things are going to be very different on RAW as I breakout on my own and I proved my ability just last night.

Backstage Interviewer – Todd Grisham:
There was no doubt it was a mighty impressive performance Mr Cor Von. Have you got your sights on anyone in particular as you start your RAW career?

The Alpha Male – Marcus Cor Von:
Let’s just say I can see some gold in my future and what better way to make my name than stopping the Next Big Thing in his tracks.

With that Marcus Cor Von winks at the camera clearly alluding to the United States Champion, Lance Cade as he walks off camera and Todd Grisham hands back to Michael Cole and King at ringside.

Cole:
Marcus Cor Von has made it very clear he sees gold in his future and that specifically meant the United States Champion, Lance Cade. What a first target for the Alpha Male that would be with the Ruthless Redneck undefeated since joining forces with Paul Heyman. Just last night, Cor Von was one of the two survivors in the Team Trish vs. Team Vickie match alongside Triple H though. Cor Von is one to watch here on Monday Night RAW.
King:
The Alpha Male made a massive impact on ECW just a few years ago but has been conspicuous by his absence. His return to the WWE as part of the RAW roster has been mighty impressive and it has only been one night so far. I want to see Cor Von get it on with Lance Cade and something tells me the United States Champion may meet his match with the Alpha Male. It would certainly be a hard-hitting fight!
Cole:
Speaking of hard-hitting, the Glamazon, Beth Phoenix returned at Survivor Series last night and took out the DIVA’s Champion, Mickie James after she defended her title in a brutal Extreme Rules match against Melina. Phoenix made it clear she has the title on her mind in taking out Mickie and we are about to see her in-ring return after being away for several months with injury. Her opponent is none other than Kelly Kelly.

The music of Kelly Kelly hits first and she doesn't get much of a reaction from the WWE Universe in Orlando as she has not been on a winning streak as of late. There is not much excitement for her and there is a clear feeling she is about to take a beating from her opponent who made quite the spectacular return at Survivor Series last night.

The heat builds as the Glamazon, Beth Phoenix makes her entrance, and she gets a massive amount of jeering after her actions attacking the DIVA's Champion, Mickie James following her successful defence against Melina in an Extreme Rules match last night. Beth is in silver attire as she strides down the aisle and looks like a woman on a mission while Kelly looks afraid. Beth Phoenix gets in the ring and orders the referee to ring the bell.

Singles match
Beth Phoenix vs. Kelly Kelly
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Beth Phoenix wastes no time in immediately going after Kelly Kelly and hasn't slowed down despite her injury layoff. The Glamazon sprints at the blonde bombshell and takes her out with a wicked clothesline as the crowd gasps straight away. Beth enjoys taunting Kelly while she is on the ground before mounting her and delivering some hard right hands to the face of her opponent repeatedly until the referee physically pulls her off. Phoenix doesn't care one bit and lifts Kelly up only to drop her again with a BACKBREAKER as Kelly squeals in pain. Beth is not even bothering with pinning her as she wants to do more damage and takes her down to the mat again, this time with a SLINGSHOT SUPLEX! Phoenix does now cover; 1... 2... Kelly Kelly kicks out which the announce team immediately says was probably unwise as Phoenix is hell-bent on destruction tonight. Phoenix gets Kelly back to her feet and slaps her with all her might around the face which drops her straight to the mat and the crowd gasps loudly.

The Glamazon wants to make a statement on top of her shock return this past Sunday at Survivor Series where she took out the DIVA's Champion, Mickie James after her hard-fought defence against Melina in an Extreme Rules match. Phoenix Irish whips Kelly Kelly hard into the turnbuckle and on the rebound she BACK BODY DROPS her to the mat with Kelly going miles in the air to once again show off the strength of the Glamazon. Phoenix glares at the fallen Kelly Kelly who can hardly move with the brutality Beth has shown so far and there are no signs of her slowing down. The Glamazon gets Kelly Kelly to her feet, talks trash to her but finally puts Kelly Kelly out of her misery with a massive GLAM SLAM! Phoenix turns the fallen body of her opponent over and hooks the leg; 1...... 2...... 3! Beth Phoenix has destroyed Kelly Kelly and recorded a win on her comeback from injury.​

Spoiler

Winner:Beth Phoenix

Cole:
A dominant win from Beth Phoenix and it is going to take quite the effort to stop her when she is in this sort of mood. The Glamazon just swatted aside Kelly Kelly as if she was no competition at all. What she did last night to Mickie James appears to maybe just be the start of her intentions following her return from injury. I would not want to stand in the way of the Glamazon, King.
King:
Are you kidding me? Beth Phoenix may be the most powerful DIVA we have ever had on Monday Night RAW. Poor Kelly Kelly had no chance tonight and that Glam Slam has taken out many better than her in the past. It is clear Beth Phoenix wants Mickie James and wants the DIVA’s Championship and I hope Trish Stratus gives us what we want to see. You have to believe the new General Manager will have a vested interest in the DIVA’s division.
Cole:
With her history you can bet on that. Trish Stratus will want to make sure the women on Monday Night RAW are getting plenty of spotlight and Mickie James vs. Beth Phoenix is a match worthy of the focus. I am eagerly awaiting to see how Mickie responds after what happened last night at Survivor Series, but we understand she is not here tonight as she recovers from the match and the attack from Beth.

In the ring, Beth Phoenix kicks Kelly Kelly out of the ring so she can have the entire spotlight and taunts to the Orlando crowd who give her a mixed reaction. There are clearly some that respect Beth for the impact she is making although she is a traditional heel in her actions since her return 24 hours ago at Survivor Series. Phoenix looks angry and signals to her waist as she wants the DIVA’s Championship as the screen fades and we go to a commercial break.

We return to RAW and get a recap of Chris Jericho defeating the Big Show last night at Survivor Series to retain the WWE Championship. Cole and King recap the opening segment tonight in which RAW General Manager, Trish Stratus announced a Fatal 4 Way match for the title at Armageddon which includes Triple H and the Big Show so far. The music of Chris Jericho then plays as he is introduced by Justin Roberts. Jericho makes his way to the ring in his standard navy suit with WWE Championship over his shoulder as he gets into the squared circle and is handed a microphone. Jericho has something he wants to get off his mind.

WWE Champion - Chris Jericho:
Shut up you stupid idiots!

Oh wow, Chris Jericho immediately goes after the WWE Universe and they give him some serious heat back but he remains unmoved before continuing his address.

WWE Champion - Chris Jericho:
Last night I did what I told all of you sycophants I would do. I am still the WWE Champion, I proved I am superior to the Big Show and I am the best in the world at everything I do.

More boos rain down on Chris Jericho who is doing his best to irritate all those in attendance.

WWE Champion - Chris Jericho:
But enough about last night. We need to talk about the absolute outrage that is Armageddon and Chris Jericho, the best wrestler in this company, having to face three other men in a Fatal 4 Way match. I don't even have to be pinned or submitted to lose. This is a travesty and I demand Trish Stratus get out here right now.



Ask and you shall receive! But it isn't the RAW General Manager, instead, it is none other than The Game, TRIPLE H. The crowd explodes as the Cerebral Assassin makes his way out with a massive grin on his face after being instrumental in ridding RAW of Vickie Guerrero and ensuring Trish Stratus is permanently in charge. Triple H is in jeans and a leather jacket and completes his trademark entrance as Chris Jericho looks on agitated.

WWE Champion - Chris Jericho:
Cut the music! What the hell do you want? Could you not wait until Armageddon to get your arse kicked?!

The crowd gasps at the comment by Chris Jericho and are sensing that Triple H is not going to take that comment without responding in equal measure.

The Game - Triple H:
Shut the hell up, Chris!

The crowd cheers loudly at Triple H getting straight in the face of Chris Jericho and taking him down a peg or two.

The Game - Triple H:
I have heard enough Chris. We have all heard enough. Last month you cashed in that Money in the Bank briefcase to win the WWE Championship after myself and Jack Swagger had taken each other to the limit and there was nothing left of us. Since then, all you have done is whine and complain about having to fight to keep the most prestigious title in the WWE. You should know better by now. I mean how many years have you been here?

WWE Champion - Chris Jericho:
You know how many years damn it. Need I remind you I was the first-ever Undisputed Champion after I beat Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock on the same night. And I beat the Big Show last night to prove I was the man who made JeriShow great as Unified Tag Team Champions - again something you should know as we beat DX plenty of times.

The Game - Triple H:
The past is the past, Chris. What I am interested in is the future and at Armageddon, I think it is time for the King of Kings to go back on his throne! You see, last night I got rid of Vickie Guerrero and Jack Swagger for good and have a new target. Chris, in case you haven't worked it out yet as I know you're not the brightest spark, my new target is you and that WWE Championship. So, make sure you shine that belt up real nice because Triple H is going to become a 14-time WWE Champion.

WWE Champion - Chris Jericho:
The only way you will win this title is if you pin one of the other two men because over my dead body will you leave Armageddon with my prized possession. You don't get it do you, Hunter. I am simply superior to you. I am superior to you mentally; I am superior to you in this ring, and I am superior to you with women.

Triple H raises his eyebrow at that last remark wondering where the WWE Champion is going with that comment.

WWE Champion - Chris Jericho:
Just ask Stephanie!

Triple H jumps Chris Jericho and has heard enough and he draws the line at Chris Jericho pulling Stephanie McMahon into the argument between the two WWE Championship contenders. Triple H hammers away at Jericho as he Irish whips him and drops him with a massive SPINEBUSTER! The Game taunts and is feeling it as he tells Jericho to get up and is signalling for the PEDIGREE. Triple H gets Jericho between his legs but Y2J has it well scouted and BACK BODY DROPS one of his Armageddon challengers. Jericho tells Triple H to get up and screams that he's a stupid idiot. Jericho goes for the CODE BREAKER but The Game uses his power to muscle out of the predicament as Jericho crashes and burns and as he gets up this time he is planted with an emphatic PEDIGREE!. Triple H has just floored the WWE Champion and the crowd is in a frenzy as the Cerebral Assassin taunts and signals he will win the title at Armageddon in just a few short weeks.

Cole:
Triple H has made a statement in taking down the WWE Champion after his unsavoury and unacceptable comments about his wife, Stephanie. What was Chris Jericho thinking? Did he really think Triple H was not going to react to that? The WWE Champion has been floored by that Pedigree and if we see the same thing at Armageddon, we could well be seeing the King of Kings back on his throne after quite an absence of late.
King:
That may have been the dumbest move possible for Chris Jericho to make and he has paid for it. I think the pressure of the situation at Armageddon has already got to him and we don't even know who the fourth man will be yet. Triple H and Big Show will be tough enough but add one of Undertaker and Kane and I just don't see how he can retain the title, Cole. Jericho has all the odds stacked against him.
Cole:
He does but he has had it coming to him. He has tried to avoid defending the WWE Championship and despite an impressive win over Big Show at Survivor Series last night, RAW GM, Trish Stratus has made her mark tonight. Jericho has a low percentage chance of walking out of Armageddon as the WWE Champion in Fatal 4 Way rules. Listen to this place for The Game. Triple H is on top of the world after tonight and winning last night at Survivor Series.

Triple H is milking the massive crowd reaction he is receiving from the Amway Center as he goes to the second turnbuckle on opposite sides and makes sure he gives all of the crowd a good photo opportunity. Triple H eventually leaves the ring as Chris Jericho is handed his WWE Championship belt and holds his head after taking the Pedigree. He eventually slinks out of the ring as the screen fades and RAW goes to a commercial.

Cole:
Welcome back to RAW everyone and we still have plenty more to come tonight as the main event will see Kane take on his brother The Undertaker for the right to compete for the WWE Championship at Armageddon. Up next though, we have tag team action as the Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval teams with Chavo Guerrero to take on Richie Steamboat who is desperate for a title opportunity and the former United States Champion, Matt Hardy.

First to enter is the Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval who looks very happy with himself after he eliminated Richie Steamboat last night in a Traditional Elimination Survivor Series match where he teamed with the Straight Edge Society. Kaval has beaten everyone since defeating Evan Bourne for the title but has yet to put it on the line against the newcomer, Steamboat despite Richie making it clear he wants an opportunity.

Chavo Guerrero comes out next and looks incredibly dejected after failing to help Vickie Guerrero become the permanent General Manager of RAW last night. Chavo needs to adjust his attitude and fast if he wants to win this Tag Team match alongside Kaval. Chavo gets in the ring and high-fives the World Warrior as the two of them look at the ramp and await their two opponents.

Next out is the young upstart, Richie Steamboat who gets a nice reaction from the Orlando crowd. Each and every week he seems to be getting more fans which can only be a good sign for his push and possible Cruiserweight Championship opportunity against Kaval in the coming weeks. Steamboat wisely waits outside the ring for his tag team partner to join him before taking on Kaval and Chavo Guerrero on RAW.

The Orlando crowd pops loud as the former United States Champion, Matt Hardy bursts through the curtain and is definitely the most over of the four men in this contest. Hardy impressed for Team Trish Stratus last night before being eliminated by Lance Cade, but he is looking to put that behind him with a win this evening. Hardy and Steamboat storm the ring and we have a brawl to kick off this Tag Team match.

Tag Team match
Matt Hardy & Richie Steamboat vs. Chavo Guerrero & Kaval
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Matt Hardy goes straight after Chavo Guerrero while Kaval is trying to resist the onslaught of Richie Steamboat who wants nothing more than to beat down the Cruiserweight Champion. Richie does take Kaval down with a Lou Thesz Press of sorts and hammers away while Matt Hardy drops Chavo Guerrero with a big suplex as both Kaval and Chavo roll under the bottom rope and escape to the outside. It allows the referee to get Matt Hardy and Richie Steamboat back in their corner as Chavo and Kaval reluctantly and slowly return and the bell rings to signal the official start of the match. Hardy and Guerrero are the first two men to go at it, carrying on from last night at Survivor Series with Chavo having a big point to prove. With Vickie Guerrero now gone as an authority figure on RAW, he knows he may have to impress to get opportunities from the new General Manager, Trish Stratus.

Chavo does take control of Hardy with some big European uppercuts and a nice NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPEX before he tags in Kaval and the duo isolate the former United States Champion for the next period in the match. The World Warrior impresses with some high-speed kicks and a nice STANDING MOONSAULT before he springboards in with a massive HIGH-ANGLE CROSSBODY! Kaval pins; 1... 2... Hardy kicks out which prompts Kaval to tag Chavo Guerrero back into the match. Chavo Irish whips Hardy hard but a mistake follows as he sprints, but Hardy sidesteps, and Guerrero goes face-first into the top turnbuckle. Hardy follows it up with his trademark BULLDOG and collapses on top of Guerrero for his own pin; 1... 2... Chavo won't be beaten that easily and we are back to square one in this match as Hardy makes a tag to the fresh newcomer Richie Steamboat which gets a nice pop from the Orlando crowd.

Steamboat comes in with a SPRINGBOARD ARM DRAG to Chavo who ends up in his corner and Kaval tags in and we are about to get the showdown everyone wants in the arena. Cole exclaims the Cruiserweight Champion is about to go toe-to-toe with Richie Steamboat and this should be good. Steamboat takes it to Kaval with big forearms to the face, chops and then a STANDING DROPKICK which takes the World Warrior down. Kaval soon fights back though as he blocks a BACK DROP attempt and takes Richie Steamboat off his feet with THE DRAGON WING - his double underhook suplex followed by floating over for a submission. He increases the torque on Richie Steamboat, but the relative newcomer will not give up and fights his way out of the hold by reaching the ropes as he gets a pop for his efforts from the WWE Universe. Steamboat slowly makes his way back to his feet and slugs it out with Kaval some more.

The two continue to go at it until Chavo Guerrero gets in the ring illegally and tries to make it a 2-on-1 assault but Matt Hardy is having none of it and evens the odds. He throws himself at Chavo Guerrero and hooks him up for a SIDE EFFECT before throwing the self-proclaimed Warrior to the outside. Hardy isn't done there though as he gets on the ring apron and takes Chavo Guerrero out with a big PLANCHA to the delight of the crowd in attendance. Back to the Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval and Richie Steamboat in the ring and they are going at it like you wouldn't believe. Kaval looks to get the better of his rival with a big FISHERMAN'S DRIVER but Steamboat reverses it and looks to hook in the STEAMBOAT DRIVER, his Gory Bomb which has finished off everyone in his path so far. Kaval reverses and goes for a big ROUNDHOUSE KICK but Richie ducks underneath and this time he hooks it in and there it is! The STEAMBOAT DRIVER nails Kaval as he hooks the leg; 1......... 2......... 3! Richie Steamboat has pinned the Cruiserweight Champion clean in the centre of the ring!​

Spoiler

Winners:Matt Hardy & Richie Steamboat

Cole:
Richie Steamboat has done it! The youngster has pinned the Cruiserweight Champion, Kaval and I don’t see how he doesn’t get a title opportunity now. That Steamboat Driver is an impressive finishing move and I can’t see many RAW roster wrestlers getting up if they get hit with that. Steamboat may be rewarded with a title opportunity sooner rather than later. Kaval will not be happy with what has just happened.
King:
The World Warrior is going to be furious that he just lost to the man he has said has no chance of getting a Cruiserweight Championship opportunity against him. A word to Matt Hardy as well who more than played his role in helping his team to the win. Not a good night for Chavo Guerrero who may find it hard on RAW now Vickie is no longer in charge. Having said that he is talented in his own right but needs to get some wins and fast.
Cole:
That was some fast-paced action as well and I love how much focus there is on the Cruiserweight division. Whatever you say about Kaval, he has raised the level of reputation on the division since he beat Evan Bourne for the title. Richie Steamboat looks like being the next big challenge for him. Don’t go anywhere ladies and gentlemen because up next, we will hear from the man who shocked the world last night in turning on Randy Orton and walking out of his match, John Cena.

Richie Steamboat and Matt Hardy celebrate with the latter pointing to the newcomer’s waist and signalling he will be the next Cruiserweight Champion. Steamboat high-fives Hardy and goes to the second rope to taunt as the WWE Universe gives him a nice response. He has made an instant impact on RAW. Kaval is handed his title and retreats up the ramp looking furious at what has just gone down. It seems he has realised he may have to put his title on the line against Steamboat.

We come back to RAW and we get a voiceover saying, 'Last night at Survivor Series' and a video plays highlighting the dramatic actions of John Cena in the Team Trish Stratus vs. Team Vickie Guerrero match where he turned out of the blue on Randy Orton and walked out on his teammates.
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Orton is waiting for Swagger to get back to his feet, clearly planning to hit the former WWE Champion with an RKO! Swagger turns around but what is this! John Cena is in the ring and gets his teammate Randy Orton on his shoulders and drops him with the ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!!! John Cena drags Swagger on top of Orton as the referee reluctantly counts; 1……………… 2……………………… 3! Randy Orton has been eliminated in dramatic fashion.

Elimination #4: Randy Orton (Eliminated by Jack Swagger)

What have we just witnessed?! The crowd are giving John Cena monstrous heat as Triple H, Marcus Cor Von and Trish Stratus cannot believe what they have just seen. Triple H gets in the ring and looks at Cena and demands to know what the hell he has just done. Cena starts shouting at Triple H before putting his hands in the air and exiting the ring. Cena has a smug look on his face as he walks out of the ring, but Trish Stratus confronts him. The legendary DIVA is dressing down John Cena and he has the audacity to blow her a kiss! The heat from the Survivor Series crowd goes up another level as the Chain Gang Soldier ignores them and strides up the ramp clearly having no intentions of playing any further part in the match.​

The music of John Cena hits and the crowd give him massive heat. Cena eventually comes out from the back and has an enraged look on his face similar to when he was the Doctor of Thuganomics. He is wearing his usual attire though in less of a change than some were speculating. Cena storms down to the ring and gets inside. There is no taunting, no pandering to the crowd and he takes in all the heat he is getting from the crowd which is universally negative after what he did to Randy Orton at Survivor Series. After a good couple of minutes, Cena lifts the microphone to his mouth.

Chain Gang Soldier - John Cena:
All I have heard in the last 24 hours is one word... why?

The crowd boos as they are determined to derail John Cena and whatever he has to say about what happened at Survivor Series.

Chain Gang Soldier - John Cena:
My answer is one word... respect.

The crowd inside the Amway Center again boos as they cannot stand Cena after his actions against Randy Orton.

Chain Gang Soldier - John Cena:
I have carried this company on my back for the last decade and what do I get for it? I'll tell you; I get nothing but disrespect. You people would rather cheer someone like Randy Orton despite everything he has done over the years including attacking my father no less. You people make me sick and enough is enough.

The crowd chants 'Cena sucks' relentlessly and there is no 'Let's Go Cena' from the children and women in attendance which has become an archetype of WWE fans.

Chain Gang Soldier - John Cena:
Last night was the culmination of years of abuse you people have given me. I couldn't care less who the General Manager of RAW is, I couldn't care less about Randy Orton, and I couldn't care less about any of you. I have spent years trying to please you all only to have it thrown back in my face on every occasion. Whether it was headlining WrestleMania and stealing the show with the likes of Batista, Triple H, or Shawn Michaels, you all wanted me out of the title picture or even worse. Well, let me tell you not only am I going to destroy Randy Orton at Armageddon, but I am going to be WWE Champion again and there is not a damn thing any of you people can do about it!

Cena is now on a rant and the crowd gets louder and louder as he goes in on them. The Orlando fans give the former WWE Champion some serious heat for his words.

Chain Gang Soldier - John Cena:
Last night was just the start. If you get in my way, I will destroy you whoever you are. You thought I was on top before, but you have seen nothing yet because this is John Cena's RAW, and you are all going to be witness to my greatness.

More heat from the WWE Universe as they cannot believe the switch that seems to have been made with Cena after his attack on Randy Orton last night.



Randy Orton has heard enough! The Apex Predator's music plays, and he comes out to a thunderous ovation from the Orlando crowd. Orton walks down the ramp and has his sights set on getting some immediate payback on John Cena following his actions last night at Survivor Series. Orton slides in the ring but at the same time, Cena slides out the other side and jumps the barricade wall, clearly wanting nothing to do with The Viper at all here tonight. He won't be able to run in just a few short weeks at Armageddon though. Orton begs Cena to get in the ring and is so intense it looks like a vein could pop out of his neck. You would not want to be Cena when Orton finally gets his hands on him.

Cole:
John Cena has escaped Randy Orton tonight but in just a few short weeks at Armageddon, there will be nowhere to run for him. Cena has gone off the deep end and has said he is in it for himself after years of trying to please the WWE Universe. What he needs to remember though King is that without the fans there is no way Cena would be where he is today. They got behind him from the very start of his career here.
King:
John Cena has completely switched his attitude and feels these fans favour Randy Orton over him despite his heinous actions over the years. He may have a point on that one but the way he has gone about it is completely diabolical. Cena is going to be in for one hell of a beating at Armageddon, but he seems to be very confident despite avoiding anything to do with the Apex Predator here tonight in Orlando.
Cole:
I have never seen Cena like this before. I have no idea what to make of it, but I would not want to be anyone on the RAW roster including Randy Orton if he is going to get even more aggressive and have a chip on his shoulder. It could be quite the worrying spectacle at Armageddon if this new Cena doesn't back down from Orton and is prepared to go to new lengths to get whatever he wants.

Ring Announcer - Justin Roberts:
The following contest is your main event and is a WWE Championship qualifying match for the Fatal 4 Way match at Armageddon!

The music of the Big Red Machine, Kane hits as the monster makes his way out and fire explodes from the stage. Kane has not been seen in a few weeks and has been quiet after his loss to Big Show in an Inferno match at Cyber Sunday. Tonight, Kane has a massive opportunity though to advance to the WWE Championship match at Armageddon and join Chris Jericho, Triple H, and his old rival in the Big Show. Kane sets off his pyro in the ring as he awaits his opponent.

The gong sounds and the arena comes unglued as none other than the Phenom, The Undertaker slowly makes his way through the smoke and to the ring. This is the renewal of a rivalry that has been going on for years between the Deadman and his Brother of Destruction. Undertaker slowly gets in the ring and removes his hat in trademark fashion as he glares at Kane and senior official, Mike Chioda calls for the bell to start the main event.

WWE Championship Qualifier - Singles match
Undertaker vs. Kane
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The match starts fast with both big men known for their power rather than their prowess. Both throw right hands at one another with neither man gaining the advantage. Kane delivers a big uppercut that stuns his brother before he kicks him in the gut and Irish whips him into the turnbuckle. Kane runs and goes for a big corner splash, but Undertaker has it well scouted and moves out of the way. Undertaker connects with some shotgun right hands to the Big Red Machine before he takes a step back and sprints taking Kane out with a CORNER CLOTHESLINE. Undertaker Irish whips Kane to the other corner and repeats the move as he shows some incredible power in taking his opponent down to the canvas with a SUPLEX! Undertaker is on top and goes for the first pin of the match; 1... Kane easily kicks out and won't give up that easily with a chance at the WWE Championship at stake.

Undertaker doesn't let up as he mounts Kane and throws more right hands at his brother and the Phenom looks enraged as the referee tells him to break. Chioda jumps out of the ring at the reaction of Undertaker who is in the groove after his win against Christian last night at Survivor Series. The Deadman gets Kane back to his feet and twists his arm, wrenching at it to do more damage before he feels he has done enough and starts to traverse the top rope in 'vintage' fashion as Michael Cole notes. Undertaker leaps and takes Kane down with OLD SCHOOL to the delight of the Orlando crowd. Undertaker lifts his arm and calls for the CHOKESLAM as he looks to finish this one early and conserve energy on the way to Armageddon. Kane gets to his feet and Undertaker grabs him by the throat, but Kane is having none of it, kicks his brother in the gut and spikes him with a big DDT! 1... 2... Undertaker kicks out.

Kane has reversed the momentum as he looks to join WWE Champion, Chris Jericho, Triple H and the Big Show at Armageddon in the Fatal 4 Way match announced by RAW General Manager, Trish Stratus. Kane stomps away at Undertaker and gets him in a rear chin lock as he slows the pace down and tries to wear down the Phenom after the fast start to the bout. Kane eventually releases the hold as Undertaker tries to get out of it and Irish whips his brother once more. This time on the reverse it is the Deadman who takes Kane down with a spectacular LIFTING DDT! Undertaker opts against going for the pin attempt though and instead gets Kane back to his feet and Irish whips him into the turnbuckle. Taker hits another corner clothesline before he hoists him onto his shoulders and drops him head-first on the top turnbuckle with SNAKE EYES! Undertaker uses the ropes to get some more speed as he follows it up with a BIG BOOT. 1...... 2...... Kane gets the shoulder up.

Undertaker does not let up and uses the ropes for momentum again, this time hitting a LEG DROP across the head and neck of the monster. He again covers but once more Kane shows his resilience and is determined to make it to Armageddon. Undertaker slows the pace down this time as he works over the midriff of his brother with a knee to his spine and pulls the arms backward which looks incredibly painful. The crowd starts to get louder as Kane fights out of the hold and Irish whips Undertaker as he ducks a clothesline attempt and takes the momentum back with a beautiful SIDEWALK SLAM. Kane doesn't wait at all as he gets back to his feet and ascends to the top rope. Kane waits for Undertaker to get back to his feet as he jumps and delivers a beautiful LEAPING CLOTHESLINE as Cole says it is 'vintage' Kane this time. The Big Red Machine isn't done there as he raises his arm and calls for the CHOKESLAM of his own.

Undertaker turns around and is grabbed around the throat by Kane but the Phenom resists by grabbing the monster's throat and a struggle ensues. Neither man is able to get the better of the other as they eventually both let go and end up delivering BIG BOOTS at the same time leaving both men down in the centre of the ring. Referee, Mike Chioda begins to count both behemoths out but they both sit up when he reaches seven in a visual moment to be remembered which in turn sends the crowd into a frenzy. Both men hammer away at one another in the seated position until Kane hits another big uppercut to the throat of the Undertaker. he gets his brother to his feet and this time drops him with a nice BACKBREAKER. Kane smirks and looks maniacal as he puts his arm in the air again and this time, he makes no mistake in dropping the Deadman with the CHOKESLAM! This has to be it! 1......... 2......... Undertaker gets the shoulder up!

Kane cannot believe it and turns on Mike Chioda who jumps out of the ring again, getting laughs from the Orlando crowd. Kane eventually realises he needs to go back on the attack and try and beat down Undertaker more and calls for the CHOKESLAM again. Kane grabs Undertaker but the Deadman pushes him away but straight into the referee who is flattened! As Kane turns around, the Undertaker connects with a CHOKESLAM of his own and pins as the crowd count but there is no referee which means the Phenom hasn't booked his ticket to Armageddon. Undertaker taunts and signals for the TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER as he lifts Kane into position and looks like he is about to hit the move but suddenly a massive crash is heard of steel against the back of the Phenom! The Undertaker lets Kane flop to the ground as it is revealed CHRISTIAN has just nailed the Deadman with a steel chair!

The crowd gives Christian monstrous heat as he isn't done there and places the steel chair on the canvas as he hoists Undertaker up and drops him face-first onto it with the KILLSWITCH! The Orlando crowd is fuming with Captain Charisma as the referee begins stirring and Kane is dragged on top of his brother by Christian who lost to the Undertaker last night at Survivor Series. Cole and King are apoplectic on commentary as Kane ends up sprawled on top of a motionless Undertaker and Mike Chioda begins a painfully slow count after being taken out earlier in the match; 1............ 2............ 3! Kane has progressed to Armageddon and will get a WWE Championship opportunity but in controversial circumstances thanks to Christian.​

Spoiler

Winner: Kane (Qualifies for WWE Championship match at Armageddon)

Cole:
Not this way damn it! Christian has cost The Undertaker a chance at the WWE Championship and Kane advances to Armageddon in the Fatal 4 Way match. Christian has not taken the loss last night at Survivor Series well and it appears he is not done with the Deadman. Christian doesn’t seem to care about ticking off The Undertaker, but I am not sure what just happened is going to be good for Captain Charisma, King.
King:
I have no idea what Christian is thinking. Did he not learn last month that taking out The Undertaker would only mean bad things in his future? It seems he is determined to get the better of The Phenom and prove he deserves to be in the main event picture on RAW and stopping him getting a WWE Championship opportunity is one way of doing that. He is certainly showing no remorse and looks incredibly happy with himself.
Cole:
Christian has found something new inside of him. I haven’t seen this aggression and confidence before and taking out The Undertaker certainly underlines that. We now know that at Armageddon, the WWE Championship will be defended by Chris Jericho against Triple H, Big Show and Kane in a Fatal 4 Way match. That is all the time we have tonight as Christian stands tall and Kane books himself a place at Armageddon. Goodnight, everyone!

The show ends with Christian scurrying away up the ramp and Kane at the bottom of the ramp both taunting as The Undertaker lays in the ring and slowly comes around and realises what has happened. The look he sends to Christian can only be described as a death stare, but Captain Charisma has the audacity to just smile at his rival. With the crowd giving Christian massive heat the screen fades and RAW goes off the air for another week.

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Attendance: 10,017
Show Income: $400,680​

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QUICK RESULTS
-Lance Cade def. Shelton Benjamin to RETAIN the United States Championship
-Big Show def. Jack Swagger in an Armageddon Fatal 4 Way WWE Championship Match Qualifier
-Kofi Kingston def. Carlito
-Beth Phoenix def. Kelly Kelly
-Matt Hardy & Richie Steamboat def. Chavo Guerrero & Kaval
-Kane def. Undertaker in an Armageddon Fatal 4 Way WWE Championship Match Qualifier​

 

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Thursday 25th November 2010

This week four matches have been announced for WWE Superstars as usual with two from Monday Night RAW and two from Friday Night SmackDown. The main event will come courtesy of the blue brand as two familiar foes will go at it one-on-one. Former Intercontinental Champion, Gregory Helms will face off with the Master of the 619, Rey Mysterio. With both men on downward trajectories in recent weeks they will be desperate to get back to winning ways this week and end 2010 on a high but who will pick up the victory?

There will be tag team action from RAW as the monstrous tag team of Tyler Reks and Vance Archer, collectively known as Rough Justice take on The World’s Greatest Tag Team. Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin face a tough task in beating the monsters who have only lost once so far in the WWE. Similarly, Chavo Guerrero has an almighty challenge ahead of his as he is set for singles action against the Alpha Male, Marcus Cor Von. The former member of the New Breed on ECW, who re-debuted this past Sunday at Survivor Series has made a massive impact so far and has set his sights on the United States Champion, Lance Cade. Can Chavo shock the world or will Cor Von continue his impressive start as a RAW Superstar.

WWE Superstars will also have a unique open challenge as the Straight Edge Society’s anti-DIVA, Serena will face anyone who chooses to face her from RAW, SmackDown or anywhere else. Serena has been integral in some of the success of the faction led by CM Punk and looks to make an impact of her own. Who will face the nightmarish DIVA though? Tune in to WWE Superstars on WGN America this Thursday for all this and more.

CONFIRMED MATCHES

Serena vs. ???

Chavo Guerrero vs. Marcus Cor Von

Rough Justice (Tyler Reks & Vance Archer) vs. The World’s Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin)

Rey Mysterio vs. Gregory Helms​

 

[White Rhyno]

As always... man this project looks sharp. Tight graphics and design. Love the moves make to you partition information and break up walls of text. It really helps make it easier to read.

The rising Orton and Cena tension is a very unique take on Cena that is just great. That would have to be the buzz worthy part of the show for me. Heel Cena is such a long ago memory that it comes off very fresh and exciting.

Lance Cade continue his impressive run. I must say "What could have been is still fun after it started 2 boards ago.

Having Kane and Big Show in another match sort does the opposite of excite me.

Your Superstars card actually has some very intersting matches


As always, great stuff

 

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Superstars – 25th November 2010

Anti-DIVA Dynamic




Mathews:
Ladies and gentlemen, we welcome you to WWE Superstars on WGN America! SmackDown announce team Josh Mathews and Matt Striker here and our main event tonight will see familiar foes going at it as the Master of the 619, Rey Mysterio takes on the former Intercontinental Champion, Gregory Helms. These two have put on some epic encounters in the past and we can expect another one tonight.
Striker:
We certainly can and there will also be some stupendous action from the RAW side of things as the incredible Alpha Male, Marcus Cor Von takes on Chavo Guerrero and there is tag team competition as the dominant team of Tyler Reks and Vance Archer collectively known as Rough Justice face off with Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin. Something has to give as these four men collide in what is sure to be a hard-hitting affair.
Mathews:
But first up we have an open challenge courtesy of SmackDown and the anti-DIVA, Serena. The female member of the Straight Edge Society has decided it is time to show the world her talents in the ring and she is going to do it without knowing who she is about to face. A brave and ballsy move no doubt. Here comes Serena, but she is not alone as she is flanked by the First Disciple, Luke Gallows and the monstrous, Mike Knox.

The crowd boos loudly as Serena makes her way down the ramp flanked by the massive members of the Straight Edge Society. There is no CM Punk or Mark Harper who were the two men who survived last Sunday in the Traditional Elimination Survivor Series match between Team CM Punk and Team Edge. Serena gets in the ring and performs the Straight Edge pledge which gets another chorus of boos from the WWE Universe. Serena stands and awaits her opponent for the evening.




It is Maria Kanellis! Maria has returned to the WWE tonight to face off against the anti-DIVA, Serena. The crowd cheers loudly for the red head who has always been one of the most popular DIVAs in the history of the company. Maria bounces her way confidently down the ramp as she gets in the ring and shows no signs of being intimidated by the member of the Straight Edge Society. Serena certainly isn’t either as she arrogantly smirks at Maria when the bell rings and we are underway.

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Singles match
Serena vs. Maria Kanellis
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The match starts with Maria getting on top as she comes out of the blocks fast and takes Serena down with a couple of clotheslines and then a nice BULLDOG as she goes for a quick pin early on; 1… 2… Serena kicks out. Maria doesn’t let up and Irish whips Serena into the turnbuckle, sprints and looks to hit a corner clothesline but Serena sidesteps and as Maria hits her head on the turnbuckle the Straight Edge Society member leaps and takes her opponent down with a beautiful NECKBREAKER. Serena goes for her first pin attempt of the match; 1…… 2…… Maria kicks out this time and won’t be beaten so early in the bout. Serena smirks and nods her head, almost happy that Maria won’t give up yet and she can inflict more punishment. She stomps away at Maria before getting her back up to her feet, kicks her in the gut and drops her with a beautiful BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX! Serena covers again; 1……… 2……… Maria gets the shoulder up.

Serena doesn’t let up as Luke Gallows and Mike Knox cheer her on from the outside and sense she is closing in on an important win in this open challenge. The anti-DIVA gets Maria to her feet and Irish whips her into the turnbuckle. Serena runs in and connects with a big forearm to the face as she lifts the fiery returning DIVA to the seated position on the top rope. Serena slowly joins her and hammers away with more forearms to the face as the referee tells her to get down from the top rope. She does just that but by delivering a massive FRANKENSTEINER to Maria who crashes to the canvas below with a thud. Serena performs the Straight Edge pledge again which gets major heat from the WWE Universe as she goes back to the fallen Maria who has turned over and is now face down on the canvas. Serena grabs her leg and locks in a submission with the commentators quickly say is called the SERENITY LOCK! Serena pulls back on the leg and puts pressure on the calf as Maria is forced to tap out!​

Spoiler

Winner: Serena

Mathews:
Serena has won and in impressive fashion against a returning Maria Kanellis. The red head hasn’t been seen in the WWE since February this year and the fans in attendance were very excited to see her but that has been short-lived thanks to Serena. That Serenity Lock had Maria tapping out very quickly and the anti-DIVA is another dangerous competitor in the Straight Edge Society. That was mighty impressive, Matt.
Striker:
The nightmarish DIVA in the Straight Edge Society just made short work of one of the most popular women there has been in the WWE in recent years and she did it in double-quick time. Serena is not going to be easy to beat and she has made it clear she wants to show all her talents in the ring. Luke Gallows and Mike Knox will be mighty impressed with what they just watched from ringside as well. What a way to kick off WWE Superstars.
Mathews:
This crowd clearly disapproves but you must admit that was a dominant win from Serena and I wonder if we will get more open challenges in the future. Don’t forget later tonight we have the main event courtesy of SmackDown which will see Rey Mysterio go one-on-one with Gregory Helms. After the break though, we will hear from one of the challengers for Chris Jericho’s WWE Championship at Armageddon, none other than the Big Show!

Serena is joined by Luke Gallows and Mike Knox in the ring as they raise her hands standing either side of the anti-DIVA after she made short work of Maria Kanellis. Serena does the Straight Edge pledge once more just to anger the WWE Universe some more before she leaves the ring and makes her way up the ramp as the screen fades and Superstars goes to a commercial break for the first time this evening.

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 World’s Largest Athlete, the BIG SHOW!

The crowd cheers as Big Show comes into shot in his wrestling attire with an oversized merchandise t-shirt over the top as Grisham continues with the interview.

Backstage Interviewer – Todd Grisham:
Big Show, at Armageddon you will compete for the WWE Championship again, this time in a Fatal 4 Way match. You will get another shot at Chris Jericho but will also have to contend with Triple H and your old rival, Kane. How will you strategize for such a match and how confident are you of walking out as the WWE Champion?

World’s Largest Athlete – Big Show:
Let me make one thing very clear. What happened at Survivor Series will never happen again. I admit I didn’t take the challenge of Chris Jericho seriously enough and he caught me with the Code Breaker to beat me fair and square when I thought I had him right where I wanted him. At Armageddon that will not happen again and if Triple H or Kane get in my way, they will be on the receiving end of a WMD Knockout Punch and let me tell you, Todd; nobody gets up when I connect.

Backstage Interviewer – Todd Grisham:
There is no doubt about that Big Show but are you not at all worried about the Fatal 4 Way rules and the fact you may not even be involved in the decision which could prevent you becoming the WWE Champion for the third time? These matches are notorious for being unpredictable.

World’s Largest Athlete – Big Show:
I’m not worried, Todd but I’m aware of what stands in front of me. The question is are my opponents? Are they aware that the World’s Largest Athlete has never been better? Are they ready for the Giant to dominate them like never before? Kane and Chris Jericho know first-hand from my meetings with them in recent months, but Triple H is going to learn there is a very different side to what I have become. The Big Show has never been better and what better way to prove it than by becoming the WWE Champion to see out 2010.

With that the Big Show stares intensely into the camera as Todd Grisham thanks him for his time and the camera switches back to ringside as Michael Cole and Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler greet us.

Cole:
Big Show is ready and focused and is determined to become the WWE Champion at Armageddon after coming so close at Survivor Series on Sunday night. The circumstances will be somewhat different in a Fatal 4 Way match though with three other competitors to think about. It is hard to bet against the World’s Largest Athlete though. Hello everyone, Michael Cole and Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler here from Monday Night RAW as we are set for our first action of the evening.
King:
We are indeed and it is featuring a man who made quite the impact on his first night as part of the red brand at Survivor Series. The Alpha Male, Marcus Cor Von was left with Triple H as the sole survivors in the Team Trish Stratus vs. Team Vickie Guerrero match with the former becoming the new permanent General Manager of RAW. Cor Von is determined to make a massive impact on RAW and seems to have set his sights on the United States Champion, Lance Cade.
Cole:
We heard from Cor Von on Monday, and he made it clear he wanted gold and he wanted to end the undefeated streak of the Ruthless Redneck since he joined forces with Paul Heyman. Cor Von can’t look past his opponent tonight though as he gets set to take on Chavo Guerrero who was also in the same match on Sunday at Survivor Series. The Warrior will be determined to shock the Alpha Male and stop him in his tracks, but it is sure to be a tough task.

The music of Chavo Guerrero comes through the PA system as the WWE veteran and former Tag Team and Cruiserweight Champion makes his way down to the ring in his traditional red and gold tights with black boots. He gets considerable heat from the WWE Universe who have not forgotten his alliance with Vickie Guerrero before the end of her tenure as General Manager on Sunday. Chavo gets in the ring and signals for his opponent to get out here.

The arena atmosphere switches dramatically as the unmistakable music of the Alpha Male, Marcus Cor Von hits and the powerhouse comes out from the back. Dressed in short red tights and boots to match he poses halfway down the ramp as fireworks explode behind him which gets him another pop. Cor Von gets in the ring and taunts on the second rope before he gets down, looks at Chavo Guerrero and tells the referee to start the match.

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Singles match
Chavo Guerrero vs. Marcus Cor Von
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Marcus Cor Von comes out like a house on fire as Chavo Guerrero runs at him but he is caught and thrown nearly the full way across the ring with an epic EXPLODER SUPLEX! Cor Von makes a primal noise as the crowd cheers loudly for the Alpha Male. Cor Von gets Chavo back up to his feet and Irish whips him hard into the turnbuckle as he tosses him to nearly the other side once again underlining his strength and power. Cor Von tells Chavo to get up and Guerrero does, albeit slowly after the early punishment he has endured. The Alpha Male gets Chavo in a BEAR HUG and starts to drive all the air out of his opponent who has a pained look etched across his face. Guerrero tries to fight out of it but in a tremendous move, Cor Von adjusts his body and drops Chavo hard to the canvas with an ALPHALUTION! The over the shoulder swinging side slam plants Guerrero as Cor Von covers; 1… 2… Chavo kicks out just in time!

Chavo Guerrero has struggled to get any offense in at all in the bout so far and frankly there are no signs of that changing with the Alpha Male in dominant mood. Cor Von keeps Chavo grounded and this time locks in a CAMEL CLUTCH as he puts more and more pressure on the midriff of the smaller man. Chavo is asked if he wishes to give up by the official, but he says no and manages to get his body out from the predicament and roll up Cor Von in the process; 1…… 2…… The Alpha Male is almost surprised by Guerrero but avoids a defeat. Chavo senses this could be his moment and hooks Cor Von ready for the THREE AMIGOS but before he can even hit one, Cor Von blocks the attempt and transitions into the ALPHA BOMB – his scoop lift powerbomb! The Alpha Male isn’t done there though as he gets Chavo to his feet, comes off the ropes and almost breaks him in two with the POUNCE!!! This one is academic. Cor Von hooks the leg; 1……… 2……… 3! The Alpha Male wins in dominant fashion.​

Spoiler

Winner: Marcus Cor Von

Cole:
Marcus Cor Von has absolutely decimated Chavo Guerrero and if the RAW roster weren’t watching before, they damn sure are now. The Alpha Male is not here to mess around and has made short work of one of the most consistent performers of the last decade in this industry. That Pounce nearly propelled Chavo out of the entire ring and I don’t think anyone who gets hit with that are going to get up from the canvas in a hurry.
King:
This Marcus Cor Von is going to be holding gold in no time at all. I don’t like Lance Cade’s chances even if he hasn’t been pinned or submitted since joining forces with Paul Heyman. Cor Von doesn’t just call himself the Alpha Male, he may well be the Alpha Male on RAW if that display was anything to go by. I can’t believe what we have just seen here. Chavo Guerrero didn’t even get out of the blocks against this incredible athlete.
Cole:
In all of my years at this announce table I am not sure I have seen such an impressive start to a career on Monday Night RAW. Marcus Cor Von is making his mark and fast. You have to believe Lance Cade will have been watching that and Paul Heyman will need to be thinking hard about how the Ruthless Redneck can possibly combat the Alpha Male. What a dominant display from Cor Von and up next, we will see Rough Justice take on The World’s Greatest Tag Team. Don’t go anywhere!

The crowd pops loudly for Marcus Cor Von as his hand is raised in victory. The Alpha Male goes to all four turnbuckles, something you don’t often see, to take the reaction in as you can tell this is a big moment for him. Cor Von gets out of the ring and high-fives everyone in the front row as he makes his way to the back and the screen fades as we go to a commercial break and return with a promo for the final pay-per-view of 2010, Armageddon.

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

On Sunday, December 19, WWE presents ARMAGEDDON!

We return to WWE Superstars with the music of The World’s Greatest Tag Team and through the curtain come Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin. The Gold Standard impressed on RAW in a losing effort with the United States Championship on the line against Lance Cade and will be hoping he can go one better tonight in tag team action. The duo get a respectful if unspectacular response from the crowd as they stand in the ring and await their opponents.

The arena goes dark as the heavy rock music of Rough Justice hits and flashing white and red lights strobe everywhere as Tyler Reks and Vance Archer make their way out and slowly down the ramp. The duo has been intense and successful since coming to RAW and tonight they are looking for another win. Reks and Archer get in the ring in their red and black attire as they take off their various outfit extras for their entrance. Referee Marty Elias rings the bell, and the tag team bout is underway.

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Tag Team match
Rough Justice (Tyler Reks & Vance Archer) vs. The World’s Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin)
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Tyler Reks starts the match with Shelton Benjamin in a classic speed versus power stand-off, but it is the Gold Standard who gets the better of his bigger opponent. He ducks several punches and connects with some kicks to the knees and follows it up with his trademark DRAGON WHIP which takes Reks off his feet and gets a rousing ovation from the WWE Universe. Benjamin isn’t done there as he stomps away at the Rough Justice member and Irish whips the bigger man into his corner following it up with a big STINGER SPLASH and tagging in Charlie Haas. The World’s Greatest Tag Team take Reks back down to the canvas with a nice DOUBLE SUPLEX as Haas connects with a KNEE DROP to the head of Reks. Rough Justice are on the backfoot as Haas continues building momentum with a big kick to the back of his seated opponent and a BASEMENT DROPKICK which he follows up with a pin; 1… 2… Tyler Reks kicks out and Rough Justice avoid defeat.

Charlie Haas gets Tyler Reks to his feet which proves to be a dreadful error as when he goes behind and looks for a GERMAN SUPLEX he doesn’t have the power to take the Rough Justice member down. Reks instead powers out and takes Haas down with a LEAPING CLOTHESLINE and a massive FLAPJACK which plants Haas face down onto the canvas. Reks quickly drags the body of Haas to his corner and tags in Vance Archer. The massive member of Rough Justice tells Reks to hold Haas in position as he nearly takes his head off with a BIG BOOT to the face. Archer quickly covers; 1…… 2…… Charlie Haas gets the shoulder up and keeps the match alive for the World’s Greatest Tag Team. Archer smirks as he realises he can inflict more punishment to Haas as he lifts the former Tag Team Champion up and drops him hard with a quick PUMPHANDLE SLAM. Instead of pinning though he throws Haas over to his corner and tells Shelton Benjamin to tag himself in. Archer has his sights set on destruction.

Benjamin doesn’t hesitate and has beaten them all in his WWE career, so he won’t fear Archer. One of the best athletes on the RAW roster stands up to Archer and gets the better of him like the start of the match with Reks. Benjamin rocks Archer with a couple of clotheslines before he goes to the ring apron and takes Archer down with a SPRINGBOARD BULLDOG. Shelton quickly covers the Rough Justice member; 1……… 2……… Archer is having none of it and powers out of the pinning predicament. Shelton Benjamin stays composed and in control as he stomps away and chooses to go to the top rope. He waits for Archer to get back to his feet and leaps looking for a CROSSBODY. It looks like Shelton has hit it but Archer rolls through and shows incredible strength in lifting Benjamin up and launching him with a FALLAWAY SLAM! Just like that Vance Archer is back in control and Shelton is crawling towards his corner to make a tag.

Benjamin does get there and Charlie Haas sprints at Archer looking to take him down with a big boot which does connect flush on the skull. It rocks the Rough Justice member but doesn’t take him down. Haas follows it up with an INVERTED ATOMIC DROP but as he goes for a second Archer blocks and instead plants him with a massive SPINEBUSTER and tags Tyler Reks back into the match. The monster comes in with an incredible SPRINGBOARD DROPKICK which nails Haas as he takes down Benjamin with a BIG BOOT off the apron as his head bounces on the steel steps on the way down and echoes throughout the arena. Reks tags Archer back in and the legal man places the body of Haas in position on the shoulders of Reks on the second rope as he drives him down across the knees of Archer in the finishing move Rough Justice call THE SENTENCING!! Archer quickly folds Haas up with a pin; 1………… 2………… 3! This one is over.​

Spoiler

Winners: Rough Justice

Cole:
The Sentencing gives Rough Justice the win, but they didn’t have it all their way tonight and that was a great showing from Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin. Tyler Reks and Vance Archer have underlined their credentials though and you must believe they will want a shot at the WWE Tag Team Championship in the near future as they have beaten everyone in their path. I don’t think there is another team that can match them for power.
King:
I can’t think of any that could, Cole. Tyler Reks and Vance Archer have dominated RAW, and I think if they were to go up against The Empire from SmackDown who currently hold the WWE Tag Team Championship, they might be kissing them goodbye. Rough Justice have been so impressive since they came to RAW a few months ago. I’m not sure the tag team division in the WWE has ever been this strong.
Cole:
There are so many teams that want a shot at Drew McIntyre and Finlay of The Empire, and it is going to be a tall order for them to have a long reign with the titles. On RAW and SmackDown there are numerous teams lining up to challenge them for the gold. Speaking of tag teams, there could be a new alliance forming over on SmackDown and after the break we are going to hear from MVP who has been having issues with Alberto Del Rio and Hunico.

Rough Justice celebrate their win as the lights go dark again and we get strobe lighting throughout the arena to accompany their heavy metal music. Reks and Archer stand on opposite turnbuckles and look intensely into the crowd on the hard camera side as the screen fades and WWE Superstars goes to another commercial break and we get the don’t try this at home promo before we return to the show.

Backstage Interviewer – Byron Saxton:
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to WWE Superstars and would you please welcome my guest at this time, he is the Franchise Playa’, Montel Vontavious Porter, MVP!

The crowd politely cheer MVP as he comes into shot wearing an expensive three-piece suit with his trademark sparkly MVP necklace on as Byron Saxton continues the interview.

Backstage Interviewer – Byron Saxton:
MVP, over recent weeks you have had an issue with Alberto Del Rio and Hunico on Friday Night SmackDown. You lost to Del Rio, and he kept the Cross Armbreaker applied after the match. We saw the same thing happen to Ted DiBiase last week and you had a conversation with the Fortunate Son. Can you tell us anything about that?

The Franchise Playa’ – MVP:
Now that would be telling Byron, but I don’t think it takes a genius to know what we might have talked about. Alberto Del Rio and his stooge, Hunico have had things too far their way since they came to SmackDown in the summer, and I am determined to change that. You see, they claim to be better than everyone else, but the fact is, it is a 2-on-1 numbers game with them on so many occasions. The fact is, if Ted DiBiase accepts my offer then things are going to change and the Mexican Aristocrat is going to get what is coming to him.

Backstage Interviewer – Byron Saxton:
Those are strong words, MVP. Alberto Del Rio and his associate, Hunico have been very impressive since coming to SmackDown. What makes you think even alongside Ted DiBiase you’ll be able to get the better of them?

The Franchise Playa’ – MVP:
A common purpose uniting us can be the difference. Alberto Del Rio thinks he is better than everyone else because of the money he has but what he hasn’t had to deal with is someone like myself and someone like Ted DiBiase. We won’t be overcome by his gloating and flaunting of his wealth because we’re not exactly hard up ourselves, if you know what I’m saying. There’s a reason I’m referred to as the Franchise Playa’ and there’s a reason Ted DiBiase is called the Fortunate Son. So, Alberto and you’re little stooge, Hunico. It is just a matter of time before you get what is coming to you.

MVP looks intensely into the camera as Byron Saxton thanks him for his time and the camera cuts back to the ring and to the announce team from SmackDown with Josh Mathews and Matt Striker standing by for the main event on this week’s WWE Superstars.

Mathews:
Welcome back to WWE Superstars on WGN American everyone. Josh Mathews and Matt Striker from SmackDown here and it seems MVP may have an alliance coming with Ted DiBiase to combat Alberto Del Rio and Hunico. It will be interesting to see how that issue develops on Friday nights but up next we have our main event which will see the Master of the 619, Rey Mysterio take on a familiar foe in none other than Gregory Helms.
Striker:
This should be a great match between two of the greatest Cruiserweights we have ever witnessed here in the WWE. That has been underlined by the fact both have gone on to hold major titles with Helms a recent Intercontinental Champion and who could ever forget Rey Mysterio’s World Heavyweight Championship win? Mysterio and Helms will desperately want to make an impact by getting a crucial victory in our main event.
Mathews:
Both Rey Mysterio and Gregory Helms will want to end 2010 with a bang and a win tonight could be the start of that for either of them. Rey Mysterio wasn’t part of Survivor Series on Sunday, while Gregory Helms was pinned by Daniel Bryan in a Triple Threat match as the American Dragon became the new Intercontinental Champion. Tonight, they both start their journey to Armageddon and to 2011 with a win at the top of the list.

The music of Gregory Helms hits first as the WWE Universe boos the arrogant and cocky Superstar. Wearing sunglasses and dressed in his usual purple and black colour scheme he comes down the aisle looking focused, agitated, and annoyed after his loss at Survivor Series but he knows tonight is a good opportunity for him. Helms steps between the ropes, ignores the crowd are even in attendance and focuses on the job at hand.

Rey Mysterio’s music hits and the crowd explodes for the Biggest Underdog in WWE history. Mysterio is in black and lime green this evening as he goes to both corners of the stage and sets off his pyro before bounding down the entrance ramp and enjoying the reception he is getting. Mysterio gets in the ring and goes to the second rope to taunt some more before getting down and taking off his merchandise t-shirt as the bell rings and Charles Robinson signals for both Superstars to lock up.

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Singles match
Rey Mysterio vs. Gregory Helms
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The match starts at a fast pace as Rey Mysterio takes it to Gregory Helms and takes him down with a HURRICANRANA and a big dropkick before he clotheslines him to the outside as the crowd noise increases as they sense Mysterio could be ready to take a risk. Mysterio goes to the ring apron and takes Helms out with a massive SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT! The crowd cheers loudly as Mysterio taunts and quickly returns the former Intercontinental Champion to the ring. Rey isn't done there though as he climbs to the top rope and flies off with a big CROSSBODY to Helms as he goes for the first cover of the match; 1... 2... Not yet as Helms kicks out. Mysterio doesn't waste a second in continuing to build momentum though as he Irish whips Helms into the turnbuckle and sprints towards him only to be on the receiving end of a DROP TOEHOLD which sends Rey flying head-first into the middle turnbuckle as his neck snaps backward in dramatic fashion.

Helms wastes no time in reversing the momentum in the match as he gets Mysterio into the standing position in the turnbuckle and connects with a number of brutal European uppercuts. Helms lifts Mysterio up to the top rope in a seated position and quickly joins him as the two throw big right hands in trying to gain the advantage in the precarious position. It is Helms who gets the better of the confrontation and in one fluid motion takes the Master of the 619 down with an epic FRANKENSTEINER as the crowd gasps. Helms is quickly into the pin attempt; 1...... 2...... Mysterio kicks out this time and won't be defeated at this juncture. Helms wastes no time at all in continuing his offense as he gets Rey up to his feet and uses his hips to connect with a NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX as he bridges and goes for another pin but Mysterio kicks out again. Helms stomps away at Mysterio and locks in a BODY SCISSORS as he tries to keep his opponent grounded.

Helms keeps Mysterio in the hold for a minute or so before the crowd starts to get behind the Master of the 619. Mysterio manages to fight out with some big elbows to the head of Helms as both men are back to their feet and throw right hands and kicks at one another. Mysterio tries to shock Helms with a SUNSET FLIP but he actually rolls through and ends up facing a seated Helms which allows him to connect with a big ROUNDHOUSE KICK to the side of the head. Mysterio quickly goes for a pin; 1...... 2...... Helms gets the shoulder up just in time. The crowd is chanting for the 619 and Mysterio hears them as he connects with a DROPKICK to the back of Helms which leaves him in prime position. Mysterio runs for the 619 but Helms sees it coming and ducks before grabbing the Cruiserweight on his shoulders and dropping him with a FIREMAN'S CARRY GUTBUSTER! What a move! Helms goes for a quick pin; 1......... 2......... Mysterio gets the shoulder up.

Just like that Gregory Helms is back in control and the crowd gives him some serious heat as he stands and taunts and shouts to the fans that he is better than Mysterio. Helms slaps Rey around a bit before he goes for an X-PLEX but incredibly as Rey is on the way down he turns it into another HURRICANRANA as the crowd gasps at the sensational reversal. Helms is shocked and quickly back to his feet but Mysterio runs at him and connects with his patented BULLDOG followed by a huge SPRINGBOARD LEG DROP across the head and neck area of Helms. This could be it; 1......... 2......... NO! Helms gets the shoulder up once more. Mysterio keeps his onslaught coming as he delivers a wicked ENZUIGIRI and follows that up with the MYSTERIO EXPRESS - his leg trap sunset flip powerbomb! Mysterio thinks he might have done enough he ends in a pinning position; 1............ 2............ Helms kicks out at the very last moment possible.

Both men are exhausted after throwing everything at one another in what has been an epic main event on WWE Superstars. Mathews and Striker wonder what it is going to take for one of them to beat the other as they continue to punch and kick one another. Helms is the man who gets on top this time with an EYE POKE which allows him to connect with the X-PLEX on this occasion. Helms isn't done there as he Irish whips Mysterio and on the rebound, he drops the Master of the 619 with an incredible TILT-A-WHIRL FACEBUSTER! Mysterio is planted as the crowd is shocked again but Helms chooses not to cover and instead calls for the CHOKESLAM! Mysterio gets up and is jelly-legged and can do nothing to reverse the hold Helms has as he is planted again. This has to be it! 1............ 2............ NO! Mysterio gets his foot on the bottom rope which the referee just spots in time.

Helms is apoplectic that it wasn't a three count and berates the official who maintains calm and insists it was a two. After about 30 seconds, Helms turns his attention back to Mysterio and calls for the NIGHTMARE ON HELMS STREET. He has Mysterio in position but the Master of the 619 is able to evade the move and kicks Helms in the knee before jumping up and spiking him with a SNAP DDT! The impact of the move leaves Helms staggering to the second rope and he is in perfect position for the 619!!! Mysterio hits it this time and quickly ascends to the top rope as he calls for more noise from the crowd. Rey leaps and connects with the FROG SPLASH as he hooks the leg; 1............... 2............... 3! Rey Mysterio wins a war with Gregory Helms in an incredible main event on WWE Superstars.​

Spoiler

Winner: Rey Mysterio

Mathews:
Rey Mysterio has done it! What a win for the Master of the 619 who has beaten his foe, Gregory Helms in dramatic fashion. That was an incredible match between these two and I could watch them go at it all day long. Mysterio picks up the win tonight as he looks to close out 2010 in style and take momentum into the final month of the year. What a night it has been on WWE Superstars.
Striker:
I thought Gregory Helms had that in the bag but credit to Rey Mysterio. He had a counter for everything that was thrown at him throughout that match. He also showed his trademark resilience in kicking out of the Chokeslam and avoiding the Nightmare on Helms Street. As for Helms, he was caught with the 619 and from there it was all over. Mysterio puts another opponent away with the Frog Splash in homage to his close late friend, Eddie Guerrero.
Mathews:
Rey Mysterio wins tonight to close WWE Superstars and it has been an incredible night with wins for Serena, Marcus Cor Von and Rough Justice as well. Make sure you join us on SmackDown tomorrow night for all the Survivor Series fallout from the blue brand. We will kick off the show with The Empire after Sheamus defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Evan Bourne and Drew McIntyre and Finlay defeated The Hart Dynasty. Goodnight everyone!

The show ends with Rey Mysterio celebrating and the crowd giving him a great response after that hard-fought victory. Mysterio goes to the two turnbuckles on the hard camera side and taunts before getting out of the ring and continuing his celebrations up the ramp. Gregory Helms is sitting against the bottom turnbuckle looking dejected at this point as the screen fades and WWE Superstars goes off the air for another week.

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Attendance: 10,016
Show Income: $400,640​

QUICK RESULTS
-Serena def. Maria Kanellis
-Marcus Cor Von def. Chavo Guerrero
-Rough Justice def. The World’s Greatest Tag Team
-Rey Mysterio def. Gregory Helms​

 

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Friday 26th November 2010 – Jacksonville, Florida

The first SmackDown after Survivor Series is sure to be a rollercoaster ride as we feel the fallout from what was an epic pay-per-view. The Empire had quite a night with Sheamus defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Evan Bourne as well as Drew McIntyre and Finlay successful in keeping the WWE Tag Team Championship after a win against The Hart Dynasty. We understand The Empire will start the show this Friday but what will Sheamus and his stable mates have to say as they continue their dominance of the blue brand?

We will also see the new Intercontinental Champion, Daniel Bryan defend his title against the former champion, Dolph Ziggler. Bryan captured the title in a Triple Threat match at Survivor Series when he beat Gregory Helms. The Show Off has been furious ever since as he wasn’t involved in the decision to lose his title and has invoked his rematch clause immediately. The American Dragon will be desperate for his title reign to not be short-lived but can he beat an angry and focused Ziggler just five days later?

Off the back of Team CM Punk beating Team Edge at Survivor Series, the Rated R Superstar will go one-on-one with the massive Ezekiel Jackson. What is next for Edge and are his battles with the Straight Edge Society now seemingly over? Other matches announced for Friday Night SmackDown will see Gregory Helms go one-on-one with Mr Money in the Bank, John Morrison, Natalya facing off with Michelle McCool and tag team action as Alberto Del Rio and his Associate, Hunico taking on Cody Rhodes and Goldust. Who will pick up important wins on the road to Armageddon? Tune in to Friday Night SmackDown for all this and more!

CONFIRMED FOR SMACKDOWN

The Empire will start the show and have a message for the WWE Universe

Daniel Bryan © vs. Dolph Ziggler
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Natalya vs. Michelle McCool

Gregory Helms vs. John Morrison

Alberto Del Rio & Hunico vs. Cody Rhodes & Goldust

Edge vs. Ezekiel Jackson​