Raw
Tulsa, Oklahoma
July 19, 2010
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Are you ready? Then stop
questioning your heart and join me, because it is time for Monday Night RAW!
Forget in-ring promos, tonight's RAW starts with the sound of the ring bell, and
a huge match to determine the #1 Contender for the WWE Championship at
Summerslam.
Triple Threat to Determine #1 Contender for the WWE Championship
Randy Orton v. Edge v. Chris Jericho
The match starts off with a beautiful disaster as all three men charge at each
other. Orton and Edge fall to the mat as Chris Jericho relentlessly applies his
boot to both foes. Edge reaches his feet and joins in with Jericho on the Orton
beat down. With a surge of speed, Randy gets to his feet and sends Edge to the
outside. This causes Jericho and Orton to square off, with Jericho ultimately
sending Orton to the mat via a couple of hard punches. Edge makes his way back
into the ring, and it looks as though Edge and Jericho will be working together
to take out the Viper.
Their strategy quickly fails as Orton is whipped into the ropes, but counters a
backdrop attempt into a double DDT! Jericho rolls to the outside as Randy shifts
his attention towards Edge. Randy is focused with boot after boot to the mangled
Edge. Orton lifts him to his feet and sets him in the corner. With all of his
might, Orton whips Edge towards the opposing corner. Orton is pounding on the
mat and setting up for the RKO!
Edge counters the finisher attempt and pushes Orton back a couple of feet. The
spinning Jericho is caught by the Code Breaker from Jericho! The action will
continue after the break.
****Commercial****
Back live, we see Edge in control on the outside with Orton. Edge rolls Orton
into the ring and goes for the cover, but to no avail. Edge takes a moment to
taunt the crowd, much to their chagrin. Edge sets up for a running boot, but
Jericho grabs his leg from the outside and pulls him out of the ring, sending
him into the commentators table. Jericho flies into the ring and tries for a
quick roll up on Orton. Despite even putting his foot against the bottom rope
for leverage, Randy is able to kick out.
Jericho is whipped into the ropes and is caught with a swift scoop slam. Randy
sends Jericho out to the apron, and looks to be setting up his suspended DDT.
Edge comes in for the cheap shot, but with eyes seemingly in the back of his
head, Randy is ready and catches Edge with a neck breaker! Orton focuses his
attention back towards Jericho.
Jericho has used the distraction of Edge as a moment of reprieve, and counters
an attempted DDT by Orton. Chris rolls Orton into the Walls of Jericho! Chris
has him stranded in the middle of the ring, with no rope break in sight. Edge
comes in to ultimately make the save. Edge plants Jericho with a modified face
buster, which sets up the Spear. Jericho counters into what at first looked to
be a roll up, but ends up as the Walls of Jericho!
Edge manages to reach the ropes, breaking the hold. Edge swings through with his
momentum to throw Jericho to the outside of the ring. Orton comes in for a sneak
RKO, but Edge counters! Orton finds himself planted face first on the mat,
grasping for some source of strength. Edge once again looks for the spear.
Jericho runs in from behind and sets up a School Boy pin! Edge escapes, but then
tries for a roll up on Orton! Orton kicks out.
Orton punches Edge in the gut, causing him to roll to the outside of the ring to
catch his breath. Randy goes for the RKO on Jericho, but Chris slides out of the
way. Jericho springboards off the ropes for the Lionsault, but Orton rolls out
of the way, and then hits the RKO on Jericho! Edge comes into the ring, but he
also gets caught with an RKO! Orton lays on top of Edge, and scores the pinfall!
Winner and #1 Contender for WWE Championship at Summerslam: Randy Orton
****Commercial****
A very irate Edge is in the ring with a microphone. He calls out Jericho and
demands that he comes out to the ring. Chris complies and heads to ringside.
Edge says that he is sick and tired of them costing each other Title shots, and
match results. Edge screams that this needs to end tonight. Jericho grabs a mic
and says that Edge is an idiot. Clearly Edge doesn't understand that Jericho is
the reason the Nexus has achieved what they have so far. Jericho cites Wade
Barrett as the source of said claim. Edge says that he very much doubts that the
Nexus would ever credit someone like Jericho for their success, considering all
the personal accommodations he is giving himself for their success.
Cue the Nexus music, and the NXT 7 make their way out to the ring. Wade has a
microphone and says that both Jericho and Edge are greats in the business. But,
that doesn't mean they will refrain from exerting the presence. Wade says they
won't just take years of Edge's career, they will end it. Nexus has encircled
Edge, and begin the attack. It doesn't take very long for the 7 on 1 numbers
game to completely overpower Edge. Skip Sheffield hits a huge lariat to seal the
deal.
This whole time Jericho has been looking on and encouraging the Nexus. Jericho
jumps on the fallen Edge, and locks on the Walls of Jericho. Wade grabs the
microphone and tells Chris that Edge was actual right. They have no need for
someone like Jericho who will try and take credit for their deeds. Jericho
realizes far too late that they were never out here on his side, and quickly
succumbs to the numbers game in the same manner as Edge. Otunga hits his
finisher which plants Jericho square in the middle of the ring. Wade stands over
Jericho and exclaims that Jericho never taught him a single thing during NXT.
What the Nexus has achieved, has been on their own accord.
****Commercial****
Nexus is in the back heading towards their locker room. Josh Mathews takes Wade
to the side to interview him about his match against the World's Strongest Man,
later tonight. Josh says that there is doubt that any single member of the Nexus
can compete on the level of Mark Henry, without the power of group think and
presence. Wade asks Josh if he is quaking in his boots. Josh concedes that he
is, and admits his fear. Wade says that Mark Henry will feel that very same fear
in the ring tonight.
Sheamus walks up to Wade and says that he has a plan that he would like to talk
to him about. Wade invites him into his office with the rest of the Nexus, but
Sheamus says he would rather talk outside. Wade says suit yourself, and leaves
him out to dry in the hall.
Michael Cole has John Cena from backstage via the Titantron. Cole asks Cena his
feelings on the current state of affairs with the Nexus and his match last
night. Cena says that he sees the writing on the walls. A couple weeks ago Wade
gave him the chance to shake hands and have it all end, but Cena scoffed at the
notion. Tonight, he wants to see the Nexus in the ring as he has a message for
them. Cena notes that the view of the Nexus is that you are either Nexus, are
against them. Cena cryptically says, "if you can't beat them..." as he heads off
screen.
****Commercial****
Eve Torres v. Maryse w/ Ted Dibiase
Dibiase joins commentary for this match. Maryse kicks Eve in the gut, and then
sets her up against the second rope. Maryse charges and attacks the back of Eve.
Eve is standing in the corner. Maryse charges for the splash, but Eve counters
with her elbow. Maryse falls to the mat, and Eve tries for a cover. Eve actually
gets the 3 count? Maryse's leg was clearly on the bottom rope!
Winner via a Blind Referee: Eve Torres
After the match, a furious Ted Dibiase enters the ring to yell at the referee.
Ted pleads the case that Maryse's leg was on the bottom rope. Dibiase looks to
rough up the referee, but out comes John Morrison! John knocks him to the mat
and then hits Starship Pain!
****Commercial****
Sheamus is in the ring and he addresses the crowd. Sheamus puts over his
dominance, and relays the message that John Cena will not be getting another
Title shot for a very long time. Sheamus says that he went to Wade Barrett
earlier tonight to demand a truce. Sheamus claims that he and Nexus are now the
two most powerful entities in the entire WWE. They don't have to like each
other, they will just agree to stay out of each other's ways.
Sheamus moves on to address his future match against Orton at Summerslam. Rather
hypocritically, Sheamus says that the only way Randy could defeat him would be
per Nexus interference. Sheamus boasts that he will be the longest running WWE
Champion in history!
The Miz's music plays, and he comes to the ring with Money in the Bank briefcase
in hand. Miz puts over the fact that the real controller of the Championship, is
himself! Miz tells Sheamus to be wary, because he will remain ever vigilant in
finding the perfect opportunity to cash in the briefcase. Miz goes into his
catchphrase, but Sheamus cuts him off saying that he is "nothing". Sheamus says
that HE is the WWE Champion, and starts to leave the ring.
GeneralMail Alert
Michael Cole relays the message that Miz may want to stay ringside, thanks to
this match which will start now.
Sheamus v. Evan Bourne
Sheamus tries to start the match with the Big Boot, but Evan ducks. Evan kicks
with a knee that sends Sheamus scurrying to the outside of the ring.
****Commercial****
We come back with Sheamus rolling Evan Bourne back into the ring. Bourne bounces
off the ropes and hits a nice kick to the gut of Sheamus. Bourne goes back to
the ropes, but this time is caught with a stiff arm lariat from Sheamus. The
Celtic Warrior goes for the cover, but Bourne kicks out. Evan is sitting in the
corner as Sheamus stalks his way over. Sheamus nails him with several kicks to
the gut and then slides to the outside of the ring. Sheamus grabs and arm and a
leg and pulls Bourne hard against the steel post.
Sheamus makes his way back into the ring with a cocky smile on his face. Sheamus
drags Bourne to the center of the mat, and lays in with a rear chin lock. Evan
attempts to escape, but is thwarted with a huge side slam. Sheamus goes for the
cover, but Evan manages to kick out. Sheamus grabs the face of Bourne, and
throws it against the mat like the head of a rag doll. Sheamus again goes to his
chin lock.
Bourne tries to use his legs to escape by using a couple of kicks. Bourne is in
the corner, and Sheamus slaps him across the face. Bourne answers with a
spinning kick which stuns him momentarily. Sheamus tries to pull off a back body
drop on the charging Bourne, but instead Evan counters into a roll up! Sheamus
kicks out. Evan hits another spinning wheel kick, and then looks to the
turnbuckle.
Evan scales to the top, but Sheamus rolls outside of the ring. Evan is not about
to let that stop him, and flies with a crossbody to the outside. Both men make
their way back into the ring. Sheamus hits the Big Boot, and this match is over!
Winner via Big Boot: Sheamus
After the match, Miz charges into the ring with briefcase in hand. Miz hits
Sheamus over the back and neck several times. Miz lifts him to his feet, and
places the briefcase on the mat. Miz is looking for the Skull Crushing Finale.
Sheamus struggle to resist, but ultimately fails and hits the case face first.
Miz hands the case to the referee, and we may have a new Champion in only a
couple of seconds!!
The bell has yet to ring on the match, as Sheamus appears to be knocked out. Miz
is pleading with the referee to hurry up, but the ref does his job and waits to
Sheamus to get to his feet. Before the match can begin, the music of R-Truth
hits. Miz calls off the match and grabs the case from Justin Roberts. Miz tries
to escape, but R-Truth catches him and the two begin to brawl. After about 30
seconds, Miz is able to break free and high tails it from ringside.
****Commercial****
Josh Mathews takes a moment to interview the very angry Miz backstage. The Miz
is furious, but says that it doesn't matter whether it happens tonight, or a
year from now, he will be the WWE Champion!
****Commercial****
Santino & Kozlov v. Ryder and Regal
The match starts with Santino and Ryder squaring off in the middle of the ring.
After a quick back and forth of punches and kicks, both men tag in their
respective partners. Kozlov effectively trips up Regal, and then brings Santino
back into the match. Santino jumps from the second rope at Regal, but William
simply side steps the attempt. Regal knocks Santino square in the jaw, and then
heads to his corner which brings in Ryder.
Ryder loses the advantage gained by his partner, as Ryder is caught by a
surprising crossbody from Santino. The crazy Superstar reaches his corner and
tags in Kozlov. The Russian Mauler comes into the ring and hits his finisher on
Ryder. Kozlov goes for the pin, but Regal attempts to break the cover. Kozlov
sits up and sends Regal flying to the outside of the ring. Santino is begging
for the tag, and Kozlov complies. Santino goes for the salute, and picks up the
victory!
Winners via Salute: Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov
****Commercial****
Wade Barrett v. Mark Henry
Barrett plays it coy at the beginning of the match by spending time on the
apron, and on the outside. Mark Henry hits him with a head butt, and Wade rolls
to the outside of the ring. Barrett hits a knee to the gut of Henry, as well as
trying for a couple of head butts of his own. He probably should have stayed
away from Henry's move, because a very unhappy Henry is pumping himself up.
Henry sends Barrett into the corner, and then follows up with a clothesline.
Henry lifts Barrett off the mat, and looks for a couple of punches. Wade uses
his legs to go after the battered knee of Henry. It looks to be working at
first, so Wade takes a risk. Barrett bounces off the ropes, but gets caught with
a scoop slam! Henry goes for the cover, but Barrett kicks out.
Henry heads to the second rope, looking for a splash on Wade. The Nexus appears
on the entrance ramp, distracting the attention of Henry. Wade walks over to
Mark, and looks to go for his finisher. Wade lifts The World's Strongest Man up
on his shoulders!! Wade connects with The Wasteland, and this match is over!
Winner via The Wasteland: Wade Barrett
After the match, the Nexus joins Barrett in the ring. Wade has a microphone and
calls out Cena for their meeting.
****Commercial****
The Nexus is in the ring, and Michael Tarver has a microphone as we head into
the final segment of the night. Despite already agreeing to one truce tonight,
they are open to hearing him out. A truce can be made, IF Cena is willing to
admit that it is the Nexus that runs this show. The decision is completely up to
Cena.
Cena's theme hits, and he makes his way out to the ring as a lone man amidst the
NXT 7. John notes that since the arrival of the Nexus he has had two WWE
Championship matches, both of which they cost him. Cena says that earlier
tonight, Sheamus made a pact with the Nexus, something that Cena should have
done long ago. He apologizes to the fans, but feels that this is the only way.
Wade says that the answer to Cena's request, is "no". They aren't even
interested in extending an olive branch. What they want is so much more. The
Nexus wants Cena to join them, to become a part of the Nexus. Wade tells Cena
that he can achieve ten times what he already has, with the aid of the Nexus.
Together, the two entities would become unstoppable. Wade says that really it
isn't much of a choice. Because "you are either Nexus, or against us". The ball
is in Cena's court.
John has a hesitant look upon his face, as the crowd cheers him with support. He
says that no, he just cannot do it. Wade says that this unfortunate decision
means that Cena has two choices. Leave the ring like a coward, or stay in the
ring and receive the most vicious beating that the Nexus has ever administered.
Cena exits the ring and sheepishly begins to head to the back. Cena begins to
make his way up the entrance ramp. At the top he pauses. John reiterates his
point that whether alone or by help, he will take out every member of the Nexus.
Cena says that tonight's peace offering was a test. The Nexus said no, as a
result, it is time to show his hand. Cena says that he has spent the last couple
of weeks forming a team. At Summerslam, it will be time for his team to wipe out
the Nexus!!
Cena introduces his team. One by one, the entrance music hits and they join Cena
on the ramp.
John Cena's team will be: Edge, John Morrison, R-Truth, The Great Khali, Chris
Jericho and.... BRET HART!!!
Cena's team charges at the ring and clears house to end RAW. Cena's army has
been assembled, and it is time once again to say it - RAW is WAR!