Raw
Atlanta, Georgia
April 4, 2011
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Are you ready? Then stop
questioning your heart and join me because it is time for Monday Night Raw!!!
Jim Ross introduces us to the show which will feature John Cena calling The
Rock!
Triple H's music hits, and The Game makes his way down to the ring. He takes his
time during the entrance and then soaks in the crowd before beginning his promo.
HHH says that this is the most tired and beat up he has ever been in his life.
He puts over that there were 71,000+ fans in the Georgia Dome last night. He
beat down on Taker more than he has ever beaten down on a man before. Yet, Taker
was somehow able to walk through all of his stuff and make it out alive. HHH
notes that Taker was carted out of the building last night. He genuinely thanks
The Deadman for the fight of his life last night. Hunter doesn't believe that
Taker won't be back. He says that after the magic, he knows that he'll be back.
When Taker does return, Triple H will be waiting.
****Commercial****
Michael comes out onto the entrance ramp. He is wearing his singlet from last
night, headgear and all. He puts over his match from last night, and proclaims
that with his victory he has become Mr. Wrestlemania. Take that – Shawn
Michaels.
Jerry Lawler stands up and says that Cole didn't beat him, a stupid computer
beat him. He calls Michael a "worthless jackass". Cole asks Lawler if he would
like a rematch. Lawler agrees and gets into the ring. Cole laughs and says that
he didn't mean a Wrestlemania rematch. He meant a rematch against this guy –
Jack Swagger w/ Michael Cole v. Jerry "The King" Lawler
On the way to the ring, Cole does Swagger's pushups along with him. They square
off and Swagger backs Lawler into the corner. He hits him with shoulder, and
then whips him to the opposite corner. Lawler moves out of the way, but Swagger
takes back control and hits a scoop clam. Swagger attempts a Buttocks-Senton,
but Lawler moves out of the way. Both men are back on their feet and Lawler
connects with a slew of CRAZY Punches! Out of nowhere he busts out a dropkick!
Lawler heads to the second rope, and is looking to finish this match. Instead,
he sees Cole out of the corner of his eyes and runs out of the ring at him! Cole
slides into the ring and Lawler tries to go on the attack. Swagger leaps to his
feet and grabs the legs of Lawler. He hits the Ankle Lock and this match is
over!
Winner via Ankle Lock: Jack Swagger
But wait! After the match Swagger refuses to let go of the hold and the referee
declares that Lawler is the winner via DQ of what I guess would technically be
"excessive celebration".
Winner via DQ: Jerry Lawler
Cole walks over to Jim Ross and heads into the Cole Mine, which is covered in
construction tape. He sees a bottle of BBQ sauce and picks it up. He takes the
bottle and squirts it all over Jim Ross! Ross is not just going to take it and
chases Cole to the back!
****Commercial****
Cole is on commentary joined by Josh Mathews & Booker T. He goes on a rant about
how Jim Ross deserved what he got because he was sitting in Cole's seat.
Randy Orton & Rey Mysterio v. CM Punk & Cody Rhodes
Orton and Rhodes start this off. They go back and forth for a bit and Orton hits
a Thesz Press. He beats on Cody and then tags in Rey. Mysterio comes into the
ring and kicks Cody in the back of the head. He tries to take off Cody's mask,
but Cody scurries away.
****Commercial****
Back from the break, Orton is in with Cody. Orton hits a high knee with the
injured leg. He grabs the head of Rhodes and tags in Rey. Springboard from Rey
leads to a cover attempt. Cody kicks out. CM Punk gets the tag. He grabs Rey and
punches him in the head a couple of times, then brings back Cody. They hit a
double team clothesline. Punk leaves the ring, and Rey tries for a roll-up. Kick
out by Rhodes, and Rey tags Orton. Cody backs Orton into the corner, but quickly
finds himself reversed. He gets tossed down to the mat with a lateral press.
Cover, but Cody kicks out. Orton is caught with a kick to the gut, and then Punk
hits a cheap shot in the corner. Or he would have, but Orton moves out of the
way. Rhodes capitalizes with a shot to the back of the knee. Punk gets the tag.
Punk brings Orton to the middle of the ring and goes for the GTS. Orton slithers
off his back and tries for an RKO. Punk dodges and hits him in the back of the
knee! Cover attempt, but Orton kicks out. Punk grabs the knee of Orton and
begins to stomp on it!
****Commercial****
Back from break it is Punk in the ring with Orton. Randy hits an Angle Slam and
then crawls towards the corner. CM tries to pull him back to the middle of the
ring, but Orton makes the tag. Rey comes flying into the ring and demolishes
Punk with a sit down Senton. He sets up Punk for the 619, but Rhodes jumps out
of the corner and kicks him in the skull! Punk goes for a cover, but Rey kicks
out. Rhodes gets the tag and pushes Mysterio down in the corner.
Rey is whipped to the other side of the ring and crashes hard off the turnbuckle
and down to the mat. Punk gets the tag and goes for the cover. Kick out by Rey.
Punk goes for an arm bar, but Rey escapes via head scissors. Orton and Rhodes
get the tags. Orton sets him up on the apron for the suspended DDT. The Viper
connects! He falls to the mat and is looking for the RKO! Punk briefly distracts
him in the corner. Orton picks up Rhodes and hits a huge Angle Slam (lateral
press). Punk comes in for the save. He is quickly taken care of as Rey sets up a
619 combo. Orton finishes Rhodes with an RKO, and this match is over.
Winners via RKO: Rey Mysterio & Randy Orton
In the back, Stone Cold is seen walking down the corridor. Austin bumps into him
and says that he doesn't know if another Taker match will happen. But if it
does, he'll be there to see it! Austin is up next!
****Commercial****
Glass shatters, and Austin makes his way down to the ring. He plugs Tough
Enough, which airs after RAW Tonight. He introduces the contestants. They come
down to the ring and Stone Cold gives them each a moment to go down the line and
introduce themselves. Jeremiah Rigs, Erik Watts & Miss USA stand out early.
Before the last person can speak, Austin takes the mic from him and looks to
close out the segment.
The Miz's music hits and he comes out on the ramp with Alex Riley. He shows a
video recap of his match against Cena last night. He tells the contestants that
while they will never match his success, they can dream. He is after all, the
most must see WWE Champion in history. He walks into the ring and tells them all
to look at his belt, because it is the closest they'll ever get to the
Championship. Austin stares at him. Miz asks what's wrong? Does he want to hold
the Championship? Miz asks if he is thinking what he is, that he has one last
run. That he is Tough Enough. The crowd begins to chant, "one more match".
Austin looks out to the crowd. Miz cold cocks Austin with a cheap shot. Alex
Riley backs him into the corner, but Austin quickly gets the upper hand. The
contestants have exited the ring. Austin whips out his move set which features a
Thesz Press. He hits the Stunner on Riley! Austin passes a beer out to all the
members of Tough Enough and they share in a beer toast!
****Commercial****
Alberto Del Rio w/ Brodus Clay v. Evan "Air" Bourne
Del Rio throws Bourne into the ropes, but Bourne connects with a side leg kick.
Rio gets back up and throws Bourne to the outside of the ring. He flings him
into the barricade, and then back into the ring. Rio locks on a side headlock.
Bourne kicks his way free, and dodges a clothesline. Quick Roll up attempt, but
Rio kicks out. Bourne hits a high knee and tries for another cover. Rio kicks
out Bourne counters a splash and heads to the top rope. Rio kicks out his legs
before he can go for the Shooting Star Press. Rio locks on the cross arm
breaker, and this match is over.
Winner via Cross Arm Breaker: Alberto Del Rio
****Commercial****
Video package of Wrestlemania Axxess.
Vickie Guerrero comes out and introduces Dolph Ziggler. He says that Snooki was
clearly the best part of Morrison's team last night. He challenges Morrison &
Trish Stratus to come down to the ring and face him and Vickie.
****Commercial****
Dolph Ziggler & Vickie Guerrero v. John Morrison & Trish Stratus
Morrison and Ziggler start things. Morrison backs him into the corner, and then
connects with a forearm blow. Ziggler tags in Vickie, which brings Trish into
the ring. Trish goes for a quick roll up, but Vickie kicks out. Trish matrix's
out of a clothesline, and kicks out of a Vickie cover. Morrison gets the tag and
comes screaming into the ring. He hits a clothesline followed by a spinning heel
kick. Morrison looks for the flash kick, but Ziggler dodges. Dolph connects with
a flipping German suplex release! Trish breaks the cover! Trish kicks Ziggler
and Morrison follows with the Flash Kick. Starship Pain connects (well, kind of)
and this match is over!
Winners via Starship Pain: John Morrison & Trish Stratus
****Commercial***
United States Championship
Sheamus [c] v. Daniel Bryan
Sheamus is wearing Red, White & Blue ring gear. Sheamus starts the match off
with a couple of clotheslines and goes for the cover. Bryan kicks out. He hits
another, and then stomps on his head. Bryan is whipped into the corner and then
stretched in between the ropes. The referee breaks them apart. Sheamus locks on
an arm bar but Bryan breaks free. Bryan finally brings Sheamus down to the mat
with a clothesline, which he follows up with another. Bryan counters a Sheamus
club, and hits a running forearm. Cover attempt, but Sheamus kicks out. Sheamus
kicks the knee of Bryan and goes for a back breaker. Bryan attempts the LeBelle
lock, but Sheamus hits the back breaker. Bryan gets smacked in the skull with
the Brogue kick, and this match is over!
Winner & STILL US Champion: Sheamus
****Commercial****
After the match, Sheamus continues the beat down. He drops knee after knee on
Bryan.
SIN CARA'S music hits! He walks out onto the entrance ramp and points at Sheamus.
He runs down to the ring and vaults himself into the ring as pyro goes off.
Minor botch on the flip in, but he rolls through. Sin Cara connects with a
flying head scissors and knocks Sheamus out of the ring. He hits a Lindy into a
HUGE flying crossbody!
****Commercial****
John Cena's music hits and he makes his way down to the ring. He says that he
isn't surprised Rock got involved in his match last night, because Rock
advertised he wanted to kick some candy ass. Cena was pretty sure he didn't mean
Zack Ryder. Cena says he does understand why he got involved, because it would
have "sucked donkey" if the main event of Wrestlemania was a draw. Cena says
that he knows Rock is here tonight. He was supposed to be the guest host of RAW,
but instead he got involved in his business. He says that he and Rock have
business to settle right now.
The Rock's music hits and he comes down to the ring. He says that he did talk
crap about Cena because that's what the fans like. The Rock says that Cena is
wrong about one thing, respect. The Rock respects Cena. The crowd starts to boo
but he presses on. He says that he understands all of the sacrifices he has
made. But, The Rock doesn't like John Cena. Everything is different about them,
except for the fact that in everything they do, they strive to be the absolute
best. He takes a jab at Cena's clothing. Cena plays it off and says that the
time for talking is over. Cena says that the people are cheering because they
want a match. But not just any match. They want to see generations collide. They
want to see Michael Jordan v. Lebron James... they want to see John Cena v. The
Rock. He takes off his shirt and asks The Rock if he wants to talk about it, or
he wants to bring it. The Rock tells Cena that he has no idea what he just asked
for. Rock says that this match will have to happen at WRESTLEMANIA 28! The Rock
extends his hand, and John Cena shakes it!
The Corre runs down to the ring and encircles Rock and Cena. They come into the
ring and at first have the upper hand. This quickly turns around as Cena and
Rock fight their way free. They take turns hitting their finishers on members of
The Corre. 5 Knuckle Shuffle, People's Elbow and then the Attitude Adjustment.
Cena's music begins to play. Rock stops it by hitting his finisher! They stare
down and then celebrate as we go off the air.