Raw
Albany, New York
December 27, 2010
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Are you pumped to see
Jerry "The King" Lawler wrestle The Miz yet again? Then stop questioning your
heart and join me because it is time for Monday Night Raw!!!
John Cena's music hits and he makes his way out to the ring amidst a thunderous
ovation. He comments that there is a lot of energy in the room again this week.
Cena wants to talk about last week. He shows the clip of CM Punk attacking him
with a chair last Monday. Cena says that he brought this upon himself. In his
pursuit of the Nexus, he accidentally spilled Punk's diet soda. He apologizes
for spilling the soda off the commentary table, and shows the clip of Punk
attacking him with a chair on Smackdown. Cena calls out Punk and asks him to
express his grievances.
Punk's music hits and he walks out on the entrance ramp. Punk mocks the fans'
love for Cena. He says he is impressed that Cena makes himself seem like a
normal person, when in fact he is thoughtless and dishonest. Punk says that this
goes well beyond the spilled diet soda. Punk is angry because Cena said that he
was leaving, yet he appeared again the same night, and the next week after. Punk
says that Cena's word is clearly useless. Then, after the match with Wade Barret
he dropped 15 steel chairs on him.
Cena interrupts and says that's balderdash. It wasn't 15 steel chairs, it was 23
steel chairs! Cena says that Nexus beat him down 5,000 times and ended his
career. Punk says that is a joke, a real career that was ruined was Batista's,
which Cena ended. Punk goes further to call out the fact that Cena has verbally
tortured Vickie Guerrero.
Cena retorts by saying that Batista broke his neck. As far as the name calling,
Cena makes fun of everybody. Punk says that his first two attacks were warning
shots. Punk says that hustle, loyalty, and respect are jokes to Cena. He knows
the real Cena and says that it is going to have to stop. The crowd begins a loud
Cena chant. Cena says that it doesn't look like anything is stopping anytime
soon.
Cena says that the brilliant thing about the WWE is that they don't have to sit
go through the People's Court to resolve their differences. They can settle
their difference in the ring in front of the entire WWE Universe. Punk says that
they can do it live on Monday Night Raw right here in Albany. Punk thanks Cena
for being so predictable. See tonight isn't the John Cena show, it is the CM
Punk show. So sometime tonight, it will be Punk standing in the ring, calling
Cena out. Punk says that if Cena was shocked by the chair attacks the past
couple of weeks, than tonight will be a night that he never forgets. Punk says
that this is Monday Night Raw and it is about fun. So, he wishes Cena and all of
Cena's fans a very Happy New Year.
Tonight: King Sheamus v. Randy Orton
Non-Title Main Event: WWE Champion The Miz v. Jerry "The King" Lawler
****Commercial****
Ted Dibiase w/ Maryse v. Santino w/ Tamina
Santino runs into the ropes and is hit with a quick arm lariat. Cover attempt,
but Santino kicks out. Dibiase jumps behind Santino to apply a one arm choke
hold. Santino slides free and hits a snap roll up. This match is over!
Winner via Roll Up: Santino
After the match, Santino is holding a wrapped present. He presents it to Tamina.
She opens the box, and it is Santino's arm in the shape of the cobra. Tamina
coyly smiles, but Dibiase runs up from behind and attacks Santino! Maryse joins
in on Tamina. Santino and Tamina battle back and hit stereo cobras on their
foes.
In the back, The Miz is talking to Alex Riley. Miz asks if Riley understands the
magnitude of his match against Morrison tonight. Riley says that he will pin
him. Miz says that a victory isn't good enough, he must beat him so that
Morrison never wants to step foot into the ring with Miz again. Riley asks if
that is what he is going to do to Lawler. Miz says of course. Morrison appears
in the shot. Morrison proposes that if he beats Riley he wants to pick the
stipulation and date for their Title match. If he loses, he will forfeit his #1
Contenders slot!
****Commercial****
John Morrison v. Alex Riley w/ The Miz
Riley is backed into the corner, and Morrison pummels him with a series of
forearms. Morrison follows with a backbreaker and goes for a cover. Two count,
but Riley kicks out. Riley kicks the gut of Morrison and places him in the
corner. Riley whips him to the opposite post, and goes for a cover. Kick out by
Morrison. Riley hits a simple slam, and goes for another cover. Morrison kicks
out. Riley applies a rear headlock, but Morrison uses his fists to escape. A
modified side slam from Riley leads to another cover. Morrison kicks out. Riley
again whips him into the corner, and hits him with a clothesline. Morrison kicks
out of yet another pin attempt.
Riley goes for a Singapore Arm Sling, but Morrison tosses him off. Morrison is
on his feet now and hits two clotheslines. It's a heel kick to the face of Riley
which staggers the man who was once in control. Morrison is looking for the
Flash Kick, but Miz pulls the ropes out of his way. Morrison crashes to the mat,
and Referee Charles Robinson evicts the Miz from ringside. Riley tries for a
cover, but Morrison kicks out. Morrison hits a kick to the face, then follows
with a running knee to the skull of a seated Riley. This match is over.
Winner: John Morrison
After the match, Morrison shakes King's hand at the commentary booth. He tells
him that he wants his Championship match next week, and it will be Falls Count
Anywhere!
****Commercial****
In the locker room, The Miz is yelling at Riley for his in ring performance
against Morrison.
CM Punk is in the back instructing a camera man on how to best capture his
calling out of Cena.
Daniel Bryan is in his locker room with The Bellas. They complain that they were
alone without him under the mistletoe on Christmas. Tyson Kidd and his lovable
body guard saunter into the room. Tyson asks if Bryan is a millionaire. Bryan
says no, which makes Kidd question why the Bellas would be hanging around with
him. Tyson boldly predicts that he will be the United States Champion in 2011.
Not bad for a Canadian, eh?
In yet another locker room, Josh Mathews is interviewing Randy Orton. He asks
Orton for his thoughts on Morrison's match against The Miz for the Championship
next week. Orton says that he hopes Miz will win. Not because he dislikes
Morrison, but because when he wins the Championship back, he wants it to be from
The Miz.
****Commercial****
Josh Mathews has joined Michael Cole on commentary as King has gone to the back
to prepare for his match against The Miz later tonight.
Tyson Kidd w/ Jackson Andrews v. Mark Henry
There is a 219 pound weight difference between tonight's competitors. Kidd runs
behind Henry and tries to punch his back. Henry grabs him and throws him into
the corner. Henry scoop slams Kidd, and then looks for a modified pot of gold.
Kidd rolls out of the way, and then dropkicks the head of Henry. Kidd locks on a
rear headlock. Henry escapes, and gets to his feet. He hits the World's
Strongest Slam, and this match is over!
Winner via World's Strongest Slam: Mark Henry
After the match, the man who takes his moniker from the 7th President of the
United States (except in reverse order), Jackson Andrews, enters the ring. He
stares down Henry and looks to attack. Henry scoops him up and hits another
World's Strongest Slam!
****Commercial****
The Miz is in the ring with Alex Riley. Miz has the mic and puts himself over as
the greatest WWE Champion of all time. He claims that Lou Thesz cannot hold a
candle to him.
The Miz w/ Alex Riley v. Jerry "The King" Lawler
Miz pushes Lawler to the ground, and walks over his back. Miz takes a moment to
gloat to the crowd. Lawler gets to his feet, and locks on a side headlock. The
Miz is able to escape and pushes Lawler back down to the ground. He jumps on his
back and punches him multiple times. Miz is unrelenting. He lays into Lawler
with punch after punch, kick after kick, and lariat after lariat. Riley even
gets in a cheap punch from ringside. Not even the Grinch was this cruel to the
Whos in Whoville.
Morrison's music hits and comes out to the entrance ramp. The Miz runs at
Lawler, who is in the corner. He connects with one splash, but misses his
second. Lawler connects with not one, not two, but THREE drop kicks! Lawler goes
for a cover, but Miz kicks out. Miz tries for another splash, but misses for the
second time. Miz is standing on the apron, and heads up the turnbuckle. As Miz
is perched on top, Lawler knocks him to the outside. Riley distracts the referee
by trying to enter the ring. During the referee's lapse in attention, Morrison
nails Miz with a kick to the face. The count hits 10, and this match is over!
Winner: Jerry "The King" Lawler
CM Punk is in the back with Sheamus. He tells Sheamus that what he is doing to
Cena is for him, and every other victim of Cena's hurtful insults.
****Commercial****
Natalya has joined commentary for the next match, and King has rejoined the
booth.
Alicia Fox & Melina v. Eve Torres & Gail Kim
Eve and Fox kicks things off. Fox drags Eve towards the corner and tags in
Melina. Eve is sent towards the post, and Melina crashes into her with a double
knee jump. Eve is able to escape, and tags in Gail Kim. Gail heads to the top
rope and hits a nice missile dropkick. Eve and Fox begin to bRawl on the
outside. Melina sets up Gail Kim and hits her with the Sunset Split.
Winners via Sunset Split: Melina & Alicia Fox
After the match, Natalya walks into the ring. She offers her hand for a shake to
Natalya. Melina accepts, but then tries to slap her across the face. Natalya
ducks, and hits her own slap.
CM Punk is in the health center of the arena and talking to the paramedics. He
tells them to be ready to clean up tonight. CM Punk claims that what he will do
to Cena is not his responsibility. It is the entire WWE Universe that is
responsible.
Daniel Bryan w/ The Bellas v. Zack Ryder
We come back as this match is already underway. Ryder goes for a cover attempt,
but Bryan kicks free. Ryder tries for a neckbreaker, but Bryan counters into the
LeBelle lock. This match is over.
Winner via LeBelle lock: Daniel Bryan
*GeneralMail Alert
And I quote...
I can only hope that everyone in the WWE Universe has enjoyed the Holidays. I
vow as the General Manager, that this upcoming year will be the greatest in the
history of Monday Night Raw –
Before Cole can continue, The Miz appears through the crowd and attacks Jerry
Lawler! He brutalizes him at the commentary booth and throws him into the side
of the ring. Miz then picks him up by the head and hits the Skull Crushing
Finale on the outside!
Apparently, John Morrison felt no desire to come to the King's aid.
****Commercial****
King is gone once again from commentary, and Josh Mathews has rejoined.
King Sheamus v. Randy Orton
Josh Mathews calls Randy Orton, "Lord Voldemort" on his way to the ring. Orton
and Sheamus lock up. Orton is backed into the corner and Sheamus punches him in
the gut. Orton whips around positions and punches Sheamus in the gut. Orton hits
two uppercuts, and then tries to take Sheamus to the next corner. Sheamus
blocks, and whips Orton into the ropes. Orton reverses and hits an arm lariat.
Sheamus is on the mat, and Orton stomps across his chest. Orton leaps for a knee
drop, but Sheamus rolls out of the way.
Sheamus is in control now as he drops elbows and then connects with rear choke.
Orton is backed into the corner and Sheamus continues with a side choke. Back on
his feet, Orton is able to reverse whip Sheamus and connect with a shoulder
block. Sheamus is set up on the apron, and Orton is looking for the suspended
DDT. Sheamus counters, and it is now Orton on the apron. Sheamus charges, but
Orton pulls down on the top tope. Sheamus topples to the outside of the ring.
Orton hits an uppercut, but Sheamus responds with by pushing the back of Orton's
head into the steel post.
Sheamus rolls Orton back into the ring. Sheamus catapults over the top rope and
connects with a shoulder block on Orton. Cover attempt, but Orton kicks free.
****Commercial****
Back from the break, Sheamus has Orton on his shoulders. He slams Orton to the
mat, and goes for the cover. Orton kicks out. Orton gets to his feet, and
attempts to punch Sheamus. He connects twice, but Sheamus takes back control
with huge fists to the back of Orton. Sheamus goes back to his modified arm bar.
He tries to keep Orton on the mat, but The Viper is able to get to his feet.
Sheamus charges at Orton, but Orton moves out of the way and Sheamus crashes
shoulder first into the steel post! Orton begins to climb to the top turnbuckle,
pulling a wounded Sheamus with him. Orton hits a huge superplex and goes for the
cover! Sheamus kicks out.
Orton punches the head of Sheamus, but Sheamus fires back. Orton kicks him in
the gut and goes for another punch. The two begin to exchange blows. Orton backs
into the corner, but then kicks Sheamus in the gut. Sheamus kicks Orton in the
gut and goes for a scoop slam. Orton breaks free and hits a shoulder block.
Sheamus hits a scoop slam and looks to build momentum. He charges at Sheamus,
but Sheamus counters with a boot to the face. Orton rebounds with a back body
drop, and goes for the cover. Sheamus kicks out.
Orton charges at Sheamus, but Sheamus catches him and hits the Irish Curse
backbreaker. Cover attempt, but Orton kicks out. Sheamus is setting up for his
devastating Brogue kick, but Sheamus counters and tries for an RKO. Sheamus
blocks and punches Orton in the back of the head. Both competitors fall to the
mat. Sheamus gets to his feet first and gloats to the crowd. He teases a High
Cross. Sheamus sets up, but Orton escapes with a backbreaker. Sheamus rolls to
the apron to escape, but almost gets caught with the suspended DDT. Sheamus
pushes Orton back and tries again for the leaping shoulder block over the top
rope. This time, Orton counters into the RKO!! This match is over!
Winner via RKO: Randy Orton
****Commercial****
John Cena's music hits and he heads down to the ring. He says that CM "Sucks"
wanted to call him out, but he is changing the game and is already out here. He
tells CM Sucks that if he, "wants some, come get some".
Punk's music plays, but he doesn't come down to the ring. Cena says that if CM
Sucks doesn't want to come down to the ring, he is going to go find him. Cena
looks to exit the ring, but Nexus' music hits.
Nexus, sans Wade Barret come down in front of the ring. David Otunga enters the
ring with a mic. He says that he watched Cena beat down every member of the
Nexus, and he has had enough. The Nexus is now under new management. Otunga
reiterates that Nexus is now under new management. He wants to offer Cena a
truce. He extends his hand, but Cena takes the mic instead.
Cena says that he understands why the Nexus did what they did. If he believed
anything Otunga was saying, he would gladly shake his hand. But the truth is
that David is a slimy, manipulative, backstabbing worm of a man. There will be
no truce. He tells Otunga to leave the ring, because if he throws a punch there
will be consequences. Otunga exits the ring and heads up the ramp with the rest
of Nexus. About halfway up the ramp, they run back into the ring. It is a five
on one attack as Cena is wildly outnumbered. In sequence, they all begin to hit
their finishers.
Nexus begins to head up the entrance ramp to their music. As they do, CM Punk's
music hits. Punk walks down to the ring and picks Cena up into the air. Punk
hits the GTS! Punk runs out of the ring and grabs a steel chair. He rolls back
into the ring and lifts it high over his head. Before swinging it onto Cena, he
pauses. Instead, he sets it up as a chair and sits down on it in the middle of
the ring. Punk looks to be contemplating his options, and picks up the Nexus arm
band that Otunga left lying in the ring. Punk places it onto his arm and he is
revealed as the new management of Nexus!!