Raw
Los Angeles, California
August 23, 2010
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questioning your heart and join me, because it is time for Monday Night RAW!
The show opens with a video recap of the Nexus happenings from last week,
including the exile of Darren Young.
Sheamus' music hits and he makes his way down to the ring. He goes ringside with
a microphone to berate little kids, and say that they don't deserve to have
tickets to get to see him. He says that Americans are all little babies, the
biggest of which is Randy Orton. Sheamus is tired of the crowd chanting RKO. But
it doesn't matter, because Orton is not the WWE Champion, the Champ is Sheamus!
Sheamus says that he explained his case to the GM that Randy should not have a
Title shot at Night of Champions.
*GeneralMail Alert*
The General Manager feels that he actually does not dislike Sheamus. So instead,
he has another idea. He calls for ring helpers to bring out a throne. A throne
emerges, and the General Manager says that Sheamus will watch tonight's matches,
and then at the end of the show pick one of the competitors to be his
challenger.
Edge v. R-Truth
An emergency pulled me out at the beginning of this match. I apologize for the
brevity.
Winner: Edge
I'm tagging in WrestleView reader, and friend, Jeremy Samples to cover RAW for
20 minutes as I take care of this situation. I apologize in advance
Jericho vs. The Great Khali
Chris Jericho starts off the match by attacking The Great Khali's knee, and
making him vulnerable. Sheamus watches on from his thrown on the stage. Jericho
goes for the Walls, but Khali locks the Vice Grip on him instead. Jericho
escapes, and continues his work on Khali's knee. Jericho attempts to hit the
Codebreaker and Khali pushes him off. Khali hits a couple clotheslines and then
a slam. Khali looks on at Sheamus, as Jericho escapes a finisher. Now, Jericho
is desperately trying to lock in the Walls of Jericho. Finally, gets the Walls
locked in. Khali taps out.
Winner: Chris Jericho
After the match, Jericho looks on to Sheamus, while Sheamus has a bewildered
look on his face. Jericho: "Did you see that Sheamus? I hope you weren't taking
Edge's comments to heart. I was the first Undisputed Champion. I just made a
Giant tap out. I am in the best in the world at what I do, not Edge. So, it's
vital that you choose me as your next opponent! Do you understand what I'm
saying to you right now?!" Khali then attacks Jericho from behind and knocks him
out of the ring.
Highlight clip of Bryan Danielson being defeated by Michael Tarver last week on
Raw with Alex Riley and Miz's post-match attack. Miz delivered the
Skull-Crushing Finale.
John Cena Interview: Cena comments on last week's attack as being "petty and
classless". He doesn't regret choosing Daniel Bryan at Summerslam. Miz cost them
the match. Miz has developed an overinflated ego and attitude problem. Cena says
tonight that he will shut his mouth with an Attitude Adjustment.
*Commercial*
Jillian is in the ring currently cutting a promo. She says that she has been the
Diva's Champion before, and will be again tonight. Because she is...."Not
Afraid...to take a stand..." and sing an epic rendition of Eminem's hit, "Not
Afraid". Melina interrupts and makes her entrance to the ring. An ad for Golden
Corral and Pep Boys.
WWE Diva's Championship
Melina (c) vs. Jillian Hall
They lock up in the center of the ring, and Jillian pushes Melina to the ropes.
Hits her with an elbow, and Melina locks on a foothold from the top rope. Melina
then tries to take control by hitting another move off of the rope. Jillian
moves out of the way, and regains control with a handful of hair. Jillian locks
in a submission, with her foot in the middle of Melina's back. She then "surfs"
on top of Melina. Melina then hits a part of the Sunset Flip. Melina tries to
attack with her finishes, but Jillian hits her away. Jillian attacks from the
top rope after letting out a lower octave scream. Melina moves out of the way
and hits The Last Call on Jillian.
Winner: Melina
After the match, the commentators talked about all of the screaming, as well as
talking about the history of the Diva's Championship. They show a highlight clip
of the finisher of the match. LayCool appears on the video screen, saying that
they "kind of felt bad about what they did at SummerSlam". But, they were
joking. LayCool said that next week was the 900th episode of Raw, and that they
would be there. They said that they had an offer for Melina next week on Raw,
and that it would be "flawless".
Backstage Interview of Josh Matthews with the Miz: He comments on nailing Daniel
Bryan in the back of the head at SummerSlam. But, what about Cena? He put Team
WWE at risk when he chose Daniel Bryan over him. He's surprised that Cena wants
to talk about ego's. After SummerSlam, Sheamus was out and down. Miz says that
he refused to cash in his Money In The Bank contract. The least Cena could have
done was talk to him backstage about it. The Miz said that he will finish things
with Cena tonight. The Miz says that he doubts Sheamus will pick him to face at
Night of Champions...but that doesn't really matter now does it? Because he can
pick Sheamus anytime he wants with his Money In The Bank contract. "He may pick
him tonight."
*Commercial*
We come back to Sheamus sitting on his throne. The Nexus comes out to the ramp,
led by Wade Barrettt and without Darren Young. Sheamus begins to ask what they
wanted, but Michael Cole receives an E-Mail from the General Manager. And I
quote, "I told Nexus to come out here because I was impressed with their
performance last week. The ban that Nexus can no longer compete for titles has
been lifted. Wade Barrettt stares down Sheamus. Wade Barrettt says, "Consider
our truce over." Nexus then leaves the stage, while Sheamus has a very worried
look on his face.
John Cena and The Miz are showing walking backstage to the ring for their match.
Can Cena shut Miz's mouth and his attitude with an adjustment? We'll find out
next!
****Commercial****
Cody Rhodes is guest-starring at WareHouse 13 on Sci-Fi. A Pep-Boys highlight
commercial plays of the highlights of Daniel Bryan from last Monday night.
Alright, I've been tagged back in to finish off the recap. Thanks again to
Jeremy Samples for the help!
John Cena v. The Miz
The two square off in the ring and you can feel the tension rising. Miz starts
off with a strong punch to the face, and then lays Cena out on the mat. Miz
stays strong on the attack as he whips Cena hard into the turnbuckle. John
springs to his feet and connects with a huge side slam on Miz. Cover attempt,
but Miz kicks out.
Miz is set up in the turnbuckle and Miz charges after. Cena misses, and flies
shoulder first into the steel post. Miz tries for a cover, but Cena kicks out.
Miz lifts Cena to his feet and sends him right back to the mat with a punch.
Cena is on all fours as Miz bounces off the ropes and kicks him hard in the gut.
Miz follows up with a nice leg drop and goes for the cover. Cena kicks out. Miz
sends Cena careening to the outside of the ring as we head to commercial.
****Commercial****
We come back as the Miz has Cena in a headlock. John powers out and makes it
back to his feet. Cena escapes and tries for a running bulldog, but Miz counters
and Cena flies forward catching nothing but air. Miz takes advantage of the
moment by kicking Cena square in the head punt style. Cena is now laying with
his head under the apron as Miz sets up for a slingshot. The move connects and
Cena hits the bottom rope neck first. Cover attempt, Cena kicks out.
Cena is thrown into the corner. Miz runs wildly across and connects with his
patented splash. Another cover, but again Cena kicks out. Cena is once again in
a corner, but this time he dodges a splash attempt. Cena is the first to his
feet and hits two consecutive flying shoulder tackles. A side slam later, and it
is time for "You Can't See Me". Five Knuckle Shuffle connects, and Miz is out
cold.
Miz kicks out of the cover and then connects with his backbreaker, neck snap
combination from The Miz sends Cena down to the mat. He goes for the cover, but
Cena kicks out. Miz is looking for the kill and he attempts to lock up Cena for
the Skull Crushing Finale. John counters into the STF! The Miz is moments away
from tapping, but he reaches the ropes!
Miz tries a quick cover on Cena, but fails. Miz sends Cena front first into the
turnbuckle, and again tries for the Skull Crushing Finale. Cena counters and is
looking for a clothesline. Miz wisely slips out of the ring to avoid the move.
Before he can make his way back into the ring, down runs Daniel Bryan! Bryan
attacks Miz from behind with a series of kicks and punches. Daniel then rolls
Miz back into the ring. The referee meanwhile, has called for the DQ.
Winner via DQ: The Miz
Cena lifts up the fallen Miz, and sets him up for the Attitude Adjustment. The
move connects as the bell rings to confirm the disqualification. Cena looks at
Bryan as if to send his approval, and then exits the ring. Daniel slides into
the ring, and has very evil intentions for Miz. Bryan locks on a cross face! Miz
starts to tap, and it takes all of the referees to separate the two! Daniel's
music hits as he heads to the back.
****Commercial****
Santino & Kozlov v. The Usos with Tamina
Santino and Jimmy start things off in the ring. Jimmy quickly gets Santino to
his knees and delivers a hard kick to the gut. Jimmy tags in his brother. Jay is
in the ring now, and goes for a cover. Santino kicks out, and Jimmy is tagged
back into the match. Santino hits a dropkick to the face of Jimmy, but still
gets caught with an elbow drop. Santino kicks out of the cover. Jimmy tries his
best to keep Santino from the corner, and manages to hold him back. Jimmy takes
a moment to punch Kozlov, but as a result, gives Santino the room to make the
tag.
Kozlov comes charging into the ring and takes out Jay with a Spinebuster. Jimmy
comes in to make the save. Santino throws Jimmy out of the ring, and takes a
second to check out Santino. Jay kicks Santino in the face with version of a
super kick. Santino falls to the outside of the ring. Kozlov picks up Jay and
hits his finisher. This match is over.
Winners: Santino & Kozlov
After the match, Tamina stops her brothers from further attacking Santino. They
seem disgusted by her actions, but she doesn't care. Tamina plants a kiss on
Santino's cheek! The "Italian" star looks shocked as we head to commercial.
****Commercial****
Randy Orton v. John Morrison v. Ted Dibiase
The match starts with Morrison hitting a flash kick which sends Ted outside of
the ring. Randy hits a shoulder block and tries for a cover on Morrison. John
kicks out, but gets caught in a side headlock. Morrison is able to get to his
feet, but Dibiase has entered the ring. Ted throws John to the outside, and then
starts to go after Orton. He has Randy on the mat, and continues with his
onslaught of fists and kicks. Orton is in the corner and uses the ropes to
return to his feet.
Sheamus left his place on the thrown and headed towards the back. Apparently, he
is finished with this match.
Morrison makes sway back into the ring and starts to go after Ted. The two
struggle back and forth as Orton takes a moment to regain his ground. Ted finds
himself catapulted back outside of the ring. Meanwhile, Morrison senses his
opportunity and springboards from the apron into the ring for a crossbody. Orton
manages to catch Morrison in mid-air and hits the RKO! That was incredible and
this match is over!
Winner via RKO: Randy Orton
After the match, Ted Dibiase Jr. attempts a sneak attack on Orton. For his
trouble, he too is hit with an RKO!
In the back, Josh Mathews asks Sheamus why he left the match early. Sheamus says
that he had no need to watch the match, because he has already reached a
decision as to who his Night of Champions opponent will be. He will inform the
whole world, next.
****Commercial****
Sheamus is in the ring to announce his choice. He says that he wants to pick an
opponent out of left field. He wants to pick someone who has never had a title
shot. His choice.... Zack Ryder!!!
Ryder's fantastic music hits, and he has a mic. He says that Sheamus just made a
big mistake, because people all over the world know that they are looking at the
next big thing.
WWE Championship Match
Sheamus v. Zack Ryder
OH RADIO!!! tell me everything you know...
The match starts with Sheamus hitting a bro kick to the skull of Zack Ryder.
Well, that was quick.
Winner & STILL WWE Champion: Sheamus
Sheamus takes back to the mic, and lets the audience in on a little secret. Now
that he has defended the Title, he doesn't need to defend it for another 30
days. (That's actually a clause for the record). So, no Night of Champions for
Sheamus
Well, Wade Barrett apparently is not too impressed. He comes down to the ring.
He says that legally, Sheamus is correct. BUT, there is something else to keep
in mind. Because Wade won season 1 of NXT, he was granted a shot at any Title of
his choosing, at any PPV of his choosing. So, he will be facing Sheamus for the
Title at Night of Champions.
*GeneralMail Alert*
Sheamus WILL defend against Barrett at Night of Champions. Also, Sheamus will
face Chris Jericho, Randy Orton, Edge & John Cena; Because it's going to be a
six pack challenge at the PPV!
Everyone's music hits, and they all make their way down to the ring
individually. All five men surround Barrett, as is eerily similar to the way
Nexus surrounds their prey. Cena is first to strike, and the rest all join in.
Wade is thrown out of the ring. Jericho spins around and hits Sheamus with a
Code Breaker. Edge hits Jericho with a Spear, Cena hits Edge with the Attitude
Adjustment and then Orton finishes off with the RKO. Orton's music plays as we
fade to black.