Raw
Baltimore, Maryland
June 20, 2011
results thanks to wrestleview.com
The show kicks off with CM
Punk’s music, the Straight Edged one makes his way down to the ring. He mocks
the hometown crowd, and puts himself over as the greatest wrestler in the world.
He says that his victories over Rey Mysterio and John Cena prove that he is the
#1 Contender. He asks for the Anonymous GM to make it official. He wants the
match at the Money in the Bank PPV in his hometown. He says that he is going to
sit in the ring until the proclamation is made.
*GeneralMail Alert
and I quote…
Mr. Punk, I understand your demands and I will certainly take them into
consideration. However, right now I will ask you to leave the ring.
I suggest you leave the ring right now.
Punk responds that until he is announced as the #1 Contender for the
Championship, he is going to make snow angels in the ring.
I was going to name you the #1 Contender, but I sense some disrespect, so now
you will have to earn it. CM Punk v. Alberto Rel Rio will determine the #1
Contender
Punk mocks Del Rio.
Now it will be a Triple Threat Match, CM Punk v. Alberto Del Rio v. Rey Mysterio
The RAW music hits, and Punk’s mic is muted. Punk yells at Cole and says that
this isn’t right. He begrudgingly limps to the back.
Who will Brie Bella defend her Divas Title against tonight: Eve, Kelly Kelly or
Beth Phoenix? The power is to the people, who will vote via texting
****Commercial****
Divas Championship
Brie Bella v. KELLY KELLY
The people have selected the beautiful Kelly Kelly as Brie’s opponent. They lock
up, and Brie slides out of the ring. Kelly follows after, but gets knocked off
the apron thanks to a Bella distraction. Back inside the ring, Bella stomps on
Kelly’s face. She then uses the ropes to apply pressure to her neck. Cover
attempt, but Kelly Kelly kicks out. Brie transitions into a camel clutch
variant. Kelly gets to her feet, but is chucked back down to the mat. Bella goes
right back to the submission hold. Nikki cheers on her sister from the outside.
Kelly flips Bella off, and follows with a kick to the leg. She pounds Bella’s
face against the mat, and then hits a Thesz press. Cover attempt, but Brie kicks
out. Bella hits a neckbreaker, but Kelly kicks out of the cover. Kelly blocks a
splash, and botches a roll up. Bella covers by going for a pin, but Kelly
finally connects with the roll up, and wins the Divas Championship! This match
is over!
Winner via Roll Up: Kelly Kelly
Power to the People, who will Evan Bourne face: Jack Swagger, Mason Ryan or Sin
Cara?
****Commercial****
Power to the People Choice: MASON RYAN
Evan Bourne v. Mason Ryan
Evan tries to avoid Ryan at first, but is chucked hard into the corner. Bourne
apples two dropkicks, but is met with a clothesline. Ryan picks him up and
connects with a double back breaker into a overhead release. Ryan kicks Bourne’s
back, and then pulls his neck against the bottom rope. Bourne connects with a
kick to the gut, and follows up with a series of punches. Evan hits a high knee,
but gets lifted up for an overhead slam. Bourne hits a mushroom stomp from the
top rope, and goes for a roll up. Mason kicks out. Bourne again heads up on the
ropes, but Mason catches him and hits the Book End. This match is over.
Winner via Book End/Rock Bottom/WWE Universe not picking Sin Cara: Mason Ryan
Power to the People: Kane vs. Mark Henry Stipulation: Body Slam Match, Arm
Wrestling Match or
Over the Top Rope Match
****Commercial****
Mark Henry is in the ring and says that Big Show was punished at last night’s
PPV, because he went after Henry. There are two fundamental differences between
them. When Show walks the earth, the earth shakes. When Henry walks the earth,
all the people shake. Bigger is not always better. It’s just like Henry’s music
says – when you are dealing with the World’s Strongest Man, somebody’s going to
get their ass kicked.
****Commercial****
Power to the People Choice: Arm Wrestling Match
Mark Henry v. Kane
I have to jump to the WWE.com Results for a moment as my computer needs to be
restarted
Kane def. Mark Henry in an Arm Wrestling Contest by Disqualification
After his scary-strong body slam of Big Show at Capitol Punishment the night
before – that poor announce table didn’t stand a chance – Mark Henry reupped for
more devastation, this time against Show’s former tag team partner, Kane. As
designated by the WWE Universe, the two titans clashed in an Arm Wrestling
Contest (52%). The contest, which was chosen rather than an Over the Top Rope
Match (35%) or a Body Slam Match (13%), showcased some menacing muscle.
In the end, The Big Red Monster would prevail by disqualification when Henry
reached across the table and clocked his opponent. Henry then craved a sequel to
his earlier slaughter. As he had done the night before with The World’s Largest
Athlete, he hoisted up his adversary and hurled him mercilessly through the
announce table with The World’s Strongest Slam.
and I’m back!
****Commercial****
R-Truth is in the ring and says that the crowd is acting like animals. He yells
at the crowd to stop chanting, “WHAT?”. He blames his loss last night on Little
Jimmy. Christian’s music hits, and he makes his way down to the ring. He says
that he understands where Truth is coming from. The people don’t deserve to have
the power. He calls the entire gimmick a joke. After so many years in the
company he finally became the Champion, only to have the Title taken from him 5
days later because the people decided he should face Orton. Sure, since then he
has had his opportunities and setbacks, but that’s not his fault. Christian
blames horrible audiences and crowds. He asks Truth to take a look at a photo
from last night’s PPV which clearly shows his foot under the rope. Truth
concurs. Christian demands one more shot. Truth says that at least Christian has
had the Title, last night Truth was screwed by Little Jimmy. Christian asks who
the hell is Little Jimmy. Truth says that maybe in Canada they don’t have Little
Jimmies, but here in the US they are in full force.
The Miz’s music hits and he walks down to the ring. Miz claims that unlike the
other two, he has a legitimate gripe. The referee was not impartial. Christian
says that Miz’s match doesn’t matter, because it wasn’t a title match. Miz asks
Christian how dare you, this turns into a round robin game of how dare you, and
really. They begin taunting each other with their opponents names and Truth
starts shouting ‘Jimmy’.
Teddy Long’s music hits, and says that they all need to shut up. Tonight will be
these three fighting their opponents from last night’s in a huge 6 man tag
match. The fans will choose the stipulation.
Power to the People Choice: United States Championship, Kofi vs. Dolph with
stipulation of: 2 out of 3 falls, Vickie banned from ringside or submission?
****Commercial****
Power to the People Choice: 2 out of 3 Falls
Kofi Kingston v. Dolph Ziggler
Kofi kicks Ziggler in the gut and Dolph slides out of the ring. Kofi follows and
hits a couple punches and kicks before rolling him back inside. Ziggler kicks
him in the gut and follows with an elbow. Kofi responds and begins to work the
back of Dolph. Ziggler rolls out of the ring again. Kofi throws him back in and
goes for a cover. Dolph kicks out. Kofi hits a vertical suplex and goes for a
cover. Ziggler kicks out. Ziggler regains control, but Kofi rolls him up.
Ziggler kicks out. Kofi charges at Dolph, but Vickie pulls down on the rope and
he crashes to the outside.
****Commercial****
Back from the break, we learn that Dolph has actually picked up the first fall.
Fall #1: Dolph Ziggler
Ziggler hits a huge running bulldog and goes for the cover. Kofi kicks out. Kofi
hits the S.O.S and picks up the second fall!
Fall #2: Kofi Kingston
Kofi is looking for Trouble in Paradise, but Ziggler counters into a roll up.
Ziggler locks on the Sleeper. Kofi uses his elbow to escape. Kofi blocks a
dropkick and wheelbarrows Ziggler into the turnbuckle. Kofi connects with double
handed chops, and then hits the dropkick. Kofi hits a foot stomp and goes for
the cover. Dolph kicks out. Ziggler goes for a roll up and pulls the tights.
Kofi kicks out. Kingston heads to the second turnbuckle and hits the back
splash. Ziggler kicks out of the cover. He slides out of the ring and Kofi
follows after. He hits the Trouble in Paradise and rolls Dolph into the ring.
Cover, but Dolph gets two fingers on the bottom rope. Dolph again heads out of
the ring with Kofi. Ziggler uses the microphone to hit Kofi, and is
disqualified.
Winner via DQ: Kofi Kingston
Dolph Ziggler retains the Title
After the match, Ziggler rolls Kofi back into the ring. Kofi connects with the
Trouble in Paradise out of nowhere, and his music hits.
Power to the People Choice – Rey Mysterio v. Alberto Del Rio v. CM Punk
Stipulation: No DQ, Falls Count Anywhere or Submission
****Commercial****
Alberto Del Rio makes his entrance, and cuts another promo about his destiny.
****Commercial****
Power to the People Choice: Falls Count Anywhere
Alberto Del Rio v. Rey Mysterio v. CM Punk
Mysterio tries for a couple of roll ups, but to no avail. Del Rio whips him into
the ropes, but Rey slides under him and kicks his leg. He hits Punk for good
measure and then whips Del Rio at Punk. Rio crashes out of the ring and Punk
goes for a cover after a kick. Rey kicks out. Mysterio sets up the 619 but Del
Rio runs into the ring to block. Cover attempt, but Rey kicks out. Punk sunset
flips over the top rope and powerbombs Del Rio to the outside! Cover attempt,
but Rio kicks out.
****Commercial****
Back from the break, all three men are in the ring with Punk in control. Del Rio
hits a drop arm breaker and goes for the cover. Punk kicks out. Rey flies for a
hurricarana from the top rope which sets up Del Rio for the 619. Punk
interrupts, but Rey drops him into the position as well. Rey goes for a double,
but Punk intercepts and looks for the 619. Del Rio breaks it up and goes for the
cross arm submission, that too is broken up.
With bodies strewn across the ring, Punk places Rey on the top turnbuckle. He
follows up after, and Del Rio follows as well. This sets up a three man Tower of
Doom, and Del Rio goes for the cover. Punk and Rey both kick out. Del Rio ships
Punk into the corner and hits a shoulder thrust. He then charges towards Rey in
the opposite corner, but his shoulder meets the steel post. Rey heads to the top
rope to leap out, but Punk grabs him and throws him into the turnbuckle. Rey
kicks him in the face, and then leaps down with a senton. He immediately flies
out with a suicide dive on Del Rio.
Mysterio heads back into the ring, but Punk kicks him hard in the gut. Punk
heads to the top turnbuckle, but Rey follows after, he looks for a hurricarana,
but Punk holds on to the top rope. Rio locks on the cross arm submission, but
Punk comes off the top with a leg drop to break the hold. Rio sends Punk out of
the ring. Mysterio sets up Rio for the 619, and connects! He heads to the top
turnbuckle and connects with the splash! Punk runs into the ring and throws Rey
clear to the steel post! He picks up the cover on Del Rio, and this match is
over!
Winner via Rey Mysterio doing all the work: CM Punk
After the match, Punk cuts a promo saying that July 17th is the day he will win
the WWE Championship. He also says that July 17th is also the date when his WWE
contract expires. When the clock strikes midnight he is leaving the company, and
he is leaving as Champion.
Power to the People Choice – Cody Rhodes v. Daniel Bryan: Paper Bag Match, No
Count Out or Collegiate Rules?
****Commercial****
Power to the People Choice: No Count Out
Daniel Bryan v. Cody Rhodes
They head out of the ring, and Bryan gives Rhodes a suplex on the steel ramp.
Back in the ring, Bryan hits a missile dropkick and goes for the cover. Rhodes
kicks out. Bryan hits an uppercut, and then flips out of Cody’s way. Rhodes
connects with a knee to the gut, and follows with a Flash Kick. Cover attempt,
but Bryan kicks out. Bryan hits a roll up, and picks up the victory.
Winner via Roll Up: Daniel Bryan
After the match, Ted Dibiase runs down and helps Cody attack Bryan. They lay him
out, and then put a paper bag over his head.
Power to the People Choice: Dance Contest with either Lawler, Michael Cole or
Booker T
****Commercial****
Matt Striker is in the ring with Vickie Guerrero. She says that she has had 15
years of dance training. She is an expert in ballet, jazz and extotic dancing.
Her stage name used to be Peaches. She then quotes Sable and begins to dance. It
culminates with her kissing Matt Striker.
Michael Cole is the people’s choice, and I’m done recapping this segment.
Michael Cole wins.
****Commercial****
Power to the People Choice for the Main Event Stipulation: 20 minute time limit,
single fall, or elimination match?
All the competitors make their entrances as we find out that this will be an
Elimination Match, and we go to commercial.
****Commercial****
Christian, The Miz & R-Truth v. John Cena, Alex Riley & Randy Orton
Orton and Miz are in the center of the ring and Miz gets clobbered at the start.
Orton is sent into the corner, but he bounces back with a clothesline. Orton
follows with a knee drop and goes for the cover. Miz kicks out. Miz connects
with a boot to the skull and then continues with a series of stomps. Christian
gets the tag. He continues the stomping, but Orton gets to his feet and throws a
couple of punches. Christian hits a knee to the gut and goes for a cover. Orton
kicks out. Christian makes sure the ref is distracted so that his corner can get
in a couple cheap shots.
Christian hits a neckbreaker and goes for the cover. Orton kicks out. Truth gets
the tag, and kicks Orton in the gut. He locks on a headlock. Orton escapes, but
Truth tags in Christian who keeps Orton from making the tag. Christian goes for
the Killswitch, Orton counters into a RKO attempt, but Christian hits a
neckbreaker! Orton is on his knees and Christian is setting up for the spear.
Christian charges, but Orton counters into a snap scoop slam!
Orton finally makes it to the corner and tags in Alex Riley. He flies into the
ring and takes out Christian. He follows by hitting Miz and Truth off the apron.
Miz runs into the ring to attack. Cena comes in for the save, but the referee
makes him leave. Miz hits the Skull Crushing Finale on Alex Riley, and Christian
picks up the pin, giving his team the 3 on 2 advantage.
****Commercial****
Back from the break, Orton hits a huge European Uppercut on The Miz. Orton gets
to the corner and tags in John Cena! He begins the 5 moves of doom which
culminates with a 5 Knuckle Shuffle into an Attitude Adjustment attempt. Miz
scurries off and hits a modified neckbreaker. Cena is in the corner, and Miz
hits a devastating splash. Miz heads to the top rope and leaps for an axe
handle, but Cena counters into an STF! Truth runs in to break the submission.
Christian gets the tag and applies a headlock. Truth gets the tag and holds onto
the leg of Cena as he tries to get the tag to Orton. Truth tags in Miz, who
keeps Cena from tagging in Orton. He goes for the Skull Crushing Finale, but
Cena counters into the Attitude Adjustment! Christian tries to block it, but
Cena hits him with Miz’s feet. The move connects and Miz is eliminated!
Truth is in the ring with an Armenian Stretch on the WWE Champ. Truth tags in
Christian. Cena tries for the AA, but Christian rakes the eyes and hits a
neckbreaker. Christian heads to the top rope and looks for a splash. Cena rolls
out of the way and tags in Orton. Truth gets the tag, but gets met with a scoop
slam. Truth is set up on the ropes for the suspended DDT. Orton connects and is
looking for the RKO. Christian runs up from behind, but Orton clotheslines him
out of the ring. Truth sets up for the heel kick, but Orton hits the RKO! Truth
is eliminated! Christian hits the Spear and Orton is eliminated! We are down to
Cena and Christian. Christian takes a moment to gloat, but Orton hits him with
the RKO. Cena picks up the pin, and this match is over!
Winners via Spear: John Cena, Alex Riley & Randy Orton
After the match, John Cena & Randy Orton celebrate with their Championships.