The No Way Out opening package aired, with Saliva’s “Hunt You Down” playing in the background. A big pyro display hit, followed by the three announce teams promoting their respective brands matches.
United States Championship Match
Shelton Benjamin vs. Montel Vontavious PorterGreat start to the show with two of SmackDown’s best midcard talents facing off. Both men spent the opening minutes of the match testing each other out, seeing what the other was willing to do. MVP took control early on, restricting the amount of mat wrestling so as not to give Benjamin a chance to take control. Benjamin took the initiative though, hitting a springboard elbow from the turnbuckle following an irish whip. From there the match was even, both men getting in their fare share of the offence. Benjamin connected with the T-Bone suplex from the second rope and got a near fall, and followed it up by attempting a 450 splash, a move that really shocked the crowd, but MVP managed to roll out of the way, and connected with the Drive-By kick for a near fall. MVP also pulled out a rare move, locking in an Arm Trap Crossface. Benjamin nearly tapped, but managed to grab hold of the bottom rope. The match continued in very much the same way, with both men pulling out shock moves to attempt to get the win, but in the end Benjamin went for the Paydirt, only for MVP to send him flying into the turnbuckle, and connected with the Playmaker for the victory.
Winner: Montel Vontavious PorterFollowing the match Montel Vontavious Porter was awarded the United States Championship, getting a massive reaction from the crowd. MVP went crazy celebrating, diving into the crowd celebrating.
ECW Championship
Jack Swagger vs. FinlayA really solid match, that showed that Swagger can adapt to any kind of wrestling style, switching from a technical approach to pure brawling and back again throughout the match. Finlay displayed that he can still handle himself against the younger stars, especially when it counts. Finlay took control early on, outwrestling Swagger and forcing him to take on a new approach which caught Finlay off guard. Swagger focused on attempting to out brawl Finlay, and when that didn’t work he became very unpredictable, attempting everything he could to get the win. Finlay wouldn’t go down without a fight and began working on Swaggers legs preparing for a submission manoeuvre, but he never managed to get the chance to lock it in. Both men had their chances to win the match, but in the end Swagger caught Finlay with a drop toe hold into the turnbuckle, and followed this up with a Falling Gutwrench Powerbomb. Swagger went for the pin and got the three count to retain the ECW Championship.
Winner: Jack SwaggerA vide package aired highlighting the feud between Shawn Michaels and John Bradshaw Layfield, promoting the stipulations to tonight’s all or nothing match.
All Or Nothing
Shawn Michaels vs. John Bradshaw LayfieldThis match was a huge surprise, as it turned out to be way better and more vicious than anyone expected, as both men bent the rules as much as possible without breaking them. JBL used his size and strength advantage early on in the match, beating HBK down with boots and right hands, and keeping sleeper holds locked in, trying to keep HBK grounded. Michaels made his first comeback, hitting some dropkicks, an atomic drop, and even pulling out a hurracarana, but JBL still almost stole the victory by catching HBK off a cross body attempt, and hitting a huge fall away slam. But HBK got his shoulder up, and the match went on, and Michaels pulled out a crossface, almost making JBL tap out, but JBL managed to stand up, and power out of it by hitting a backdrop. Soon after, JBL would go for the clothesline from hell, but HBK would duck under, and nail him with sweet chin music. But surprisingly, JBL got the shoulder up, baffling HBK and the crowd. Michaels hit a scoop slam on JBL, and climbed to the top rope, looking for his elbow drop, but JBL got to his feet, and climbed up the ropes across from HBK, and brought him off the top with a swinging neckbreaker. JBL made the cover, but only got a 2 count. JBL began yelling at the referee, which allowed HBK to roll him up, but JBL still kicked out, but HBK was quicker on his feet, and as JBL got up, Michaels shattered his world with a stiff sweet chin music, before he covered him, getting the pin in an exhausting, awesome match.
Winner: Shawn MichaelsBackstage Jack Swagger was confronted by Christian, who told Swagger to keep the championship warm for him. Swagger sneered and walked off. Christian turned around and found himself face to face with Edge. The two grinned at each other, and Christian told Edge good luck, because “your gonna need it” before walking off.
A video package aired promoting the recent problems between Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy, and how Hurricane Helms got involved.
Matt Hardy vs. Hurricane HelmsThis was simply a superb match, easily one of the best matches of 2009 so far. Helms came out fighting right from the start tackling Matt to the ground and throwing punches like crazy. Helms really wasn’t interested in anything but hurting Matt, and nearly did it early on dropkicking Matt from the ring apron to the outside. The match was taken to the outside, where Hardy retook control after throwing Helms into the ring steps. Matt showed a new vicious streak, really looking like he wanted to injure Helms, only just holding back from blasting him in the skull with a steel chair. Hardy attempted to get the win early on following a top rope leg drop, but Helms kicked out, infuriating Matt. Matt irish whipped Helms, but Helms ducked a clothesline and connected with a single knee facebreaker. Helms went to the top and connected with a top rope crossbody, getting a near fall and probably his closest chance of winning throughout. From here the match became very close, with both men hitting some spectacular high spots, including Helms connecting with a moonsault from the turnbuckle to the outside on a standing Hardy. The ending stretch saw Matt grab a steel chair from ringside, only for Helms to duck the move and connect with a dropkick to the knee, sending Hardy to the ground. Helms went for the Nightmare on Helms Street, but Matt reversed the move into the Twist of Fate, and got the pinfall for the win.
Winner: Matt HardyRandy Orton was shown in the locker room, getting ready for his upcoming No Holds Barred match. DiBiase and Rhodes walked up to Orton, and the three began talking as No Way Out cut to a video package highlighting the recent feud.
No Holds Barred
Randy Orton vs. Shane McMahonShane McMahon came down to the ring first, and as Randy Orton came down, he was tailed by Legacy, as Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase were walking behind him. But halfway down the ramp, several RAW superstars came out, including Cryme Tyme, William Regal, Manu, Sim Snuka, Dolph Ziggler, and many more. Stephanie McMahon appeared on the titantron, and said that during this match, Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase were banned from ringside, and if they didn't leave right now, then she would allow the RAW superstars to do whatever they wanted to Orton and the rest of Legacy. Orton quickly ordered the two to go backstage, as the crowd of superstars escorted them away. Shane McMahon, meanwhile, grabbed a steel chair from ringside, and ran up the ramp at Orton, who had his head turned looking at the stage. He turned around just as Shane levelled him with the chair, taking him down, and Shane went nuts, smashing the chair over Orton's body again and again. Finally, when the chair was so bent out of shape it was useless, Shane tossed it away, and stood Orton up, and began levelling him with punches to the head, busting him open. He brought Orton back down to ringside, and tried to slam his head into the ring steps, but Orton blocked it, and threw Shane face first into the ring post. Orton shook out the cobwebs, and picked up the top part of the steel steps, and nailed Shane with them as he got up, busting him open as well. The carnage continued in the ring, as both men got in their shots with garbage cans, kendo sticks, and even at one point, Shane using a stop sign. Their brawl took them near the announce tables, and Shane removed the monitors from the ECW table, hitting Orton with one, before placing Randy on the table. Shane got back onto the ring apron, and climbed to the top rope, and leaped off, looking for an elbow drop, which he hit, driving Orton through the announce table! Shane at this point went for a cover, slumping over Orton, but only got a 2. Shane went to lift Orton up, and Orton hit an uppercut on Shane, followed by an RKO on the outside! Orton pinned Shane, getting the win out of nowhere!
Winner: Randy OrtonA video package promoted the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber, chronicling the qualifying matches leading up the match.
Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship
Edge vs. The Undertaker vs. The Big Show vs. Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Vladimir KozlovThe match started off with the Undertaker and Vladamir Kozlov as the first men in the ring. The two went at it, and their exchange was alot better than anyone could have expected, and Kozlov really proved that he can actually put on a solid in ring performance. Taker came at Kozlov with a series of punches right from the start, only for Kozlov to nail him with a massive head butt, sending Taker into the ropes, followed by a big clothesline which sent him out onto the steel. The two fought on the steel floor outside the ring, only for Taker to blast Kozlov with a vicious big boot with Kozlov’s head on the steel chains. The two continued going at it back in the ring when Taker went for the chokeslam, only managing to get a near fall. Jeff Hardy was into the ring third to a big pop, and he showed that he is still in perfect form, heading to the top of a chamber right from the start and taking out both Taker, Kozlov and himself with a crossbody from the top of the chamber. All three men were out of it, but it was Jeff that got to his feet first. Taker followed, and the two went at it, only stopping to double team Kozlov. Kozlov managed to fight both men off, but Jeff came out of nowhere with a Twist of Fate and pinned Kozlov for the first elimination.
(Vladamir Kozlov Eliminated). The champion was next in, and Edge made a point of trying to avoid both Jeff and the Undertaker, but it was no use in such a structure, and Edge went sent flying into the chains by Jeff. Undertaker and Jeff really took it to Edge before Jeff came out of nowhere with an attempted rollup on Undertaker, only getting a two count. Undertaker and Jeff really went at it, with Jeff hitting the whisper in the wind, leaving both Jeff and Undertaker down and out. Edge went for the pinfall on Jeff, but only managed to get a two count, and did the same on Undertaker, once again getting a two count. Triple H was the fifth entrant, and being fresh plowed through all three men in the ring, connecting with a Pedigree on Jeff for the pinfall.
(Jeff Hardy Eliminated). Triple H went for a pedigree on Edge, but Edge managed to escape the move, connecting with a low blow followed by a big DDT. Edge threw Triple H over the rope and onto the steel floor, only to turn around into a big boot by Undertaker. Undertaker followed Triple H out of the ring, and delivered a series of brutal punches, before chokeslamming Triple H onto the steel floor. Undertaker went for the pinfall, but only managed to get a near fall, much to the shock of Undertaker. By this time Edge had recovered and was on the turnbuckle when he flew right into another big boot from Undertaker. Undertaker threw Edge into the ring, and followed him in, by which time Big Show had entered the match as the sixth and final entrant. Big Show and Undertaker went at it, and a big knockout punch from Big Show split Undertaker open, laying him out in the ring. Edge used the opportunity to attack Big Show from behind. Triple H joined the fight, and in a rare moment Edge & Triple H worked together to take out the mammoth Big Show, with Triple H eventually hitting the Pedigree to get the pinfall.
(Big Show Eliminated). Edge then came from behind and delivered a vicious spear to lay out Triple H, before dropping to the ground himself. As Big Show left the chamber one of the most shocking moments of the night occurred, with Mr. Kennedy running to the ring and entering the chamber before the referees could stop him. Kennedy spun Undertaker, who had just got to his feet, around and delivered a big Mic Check. Kennedy then waited for Triple H and Edge to get to their feet, delivering Mic Checks to both of them. The crowd went crazy with cheers for Kennedy, who was working as a face. Kennedy then left the chamber, signalling that he is back in the hunt for the WWE Championship. All three men got to their feet at the same time, but it was Triple H and the Undertaker that went at it, with both men hitting some signature moves. Triple H went for the Pedigree, but Undertaker reversed it, and connected with the Chokeslam for a massive pinfall.
(Triple H Eliminated). Obviously still feeling the affects of Mr. Kennedys attack Undertaker took time to recover, allowing Edge to nail him with the Spear when Undertaker turned around. Edge managed to crawl over to Undertaker, and get the pinfall for the win.
Winner: EdgeFollowing the match a bloody Edge was handed the WWE Championship and held it to his chest, while Mr. Kennedy stood on the ramp, getting a massive cheer from the fans, and pointed at the WWE Championship.
A video package promoted the World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber, chronicling the qualifying matches leading up the match.
Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championship
John Cena vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Chris Jericho vs. Mike Knox vs. KaneThis wasn't the best elimination chamber to ever happen, but it had it's highlights, and all around was just entertaining. It started off with Mike Knox and Rey Mysterio, and for one of the few times in chamber history, the match ended up being only one person in the chamber, as Knox ran at Mysterio, only to be drop toe holded face first onto the middle rope, where Rey nailed a 619! But instead of going for an immediate cover, Rey climbed to top very top of one of the chambers, the one housing Kane, and he jumped off, hitting Knox with a big splash, taking him out! Rey pinned him, and in just 2 minutes, was alone in the chamber.
(Mike Knox Eliminted). However, rather than letting Mysterio rest for the remaining few minutes until a new competitor came in, the referee signalled for a chamber to be opened, to keep the action going! And the random entrant ended up being World Heavyweight Champion John Cena! Cena tried his typical stuff with Mysterio, and Rey got some really good counters and dodges in, frustrating Cena, and then Jericho made his way into the Chamber. Jericho went right for Cena, and the two of them went at it. They took each other over the top rope to the metal floor, and Cena went for an FU on the outside, but Jericho slid down his back, and pulled Cena by the head down, causing the back of Cena's head to connect with the metal floor. Mysterio chose this moment to take a running leap over the top rope at Jericho, but Jericho caught him, and threw Rey into the chain wall of the chamber. Now, Kofi Kingston made his way into the match, hitting a dropkick from inside of the ring to Jericho on the outside, causing Jericho to stumble back into the chain wall. Kofi springboarded off the top rope, and jumped onto the chain wall, right on top of Jericho, grabbed the wall with one hand, and punching Jericho with the other. But Jericho grabbed Kofi's mid section, and pushed him down in a sort of powerbomb, slamming Kingston hard on the floor! But by now, John Cena was up, and he tackled Jericho through the glass on an empty chamber! At this moment, when only Mysterio was stirring, Kane came into the match. Kane chokeslammed both Mysterio and Kingston onto the outside, before throwing Kofi back into the ring. Kane stalked Kofi as he got up, motioning for another chokeslam, which he hit, and then pinned Kofi to eliminate him.
(Kofi Kingston Eliminated). John Cena was stirring, and he got out of the chamber he had gone through, leaving Jericho, now bloody, still inside. Cena and Mysterio got in the ring at the same time, and Kane tried to go for a double chokeslam, but both Cena and Mysterio fought out of it. Cena lifted Kane on his shoulders for an FU, but Mysterio climbed up to the top rope, and jumped off, hitting a legdrop on the back of Kane's head, sort of like dropping the dime! This kind of hurt Rey, but then Cena vaulted Kane over in an FU, and made the cover, eliminating him!
(Kane Eliminated). Mysterio tried to trip up Cena for a 619, but Cena twisted his legs, and tripped up Mysterio, dropping him and locking in the STFU! Mysterio tired to claw his way out of the move, and he finally made it to the bottom rope. In the next exchange, Mysterio got Cena on the ropes, and went for the 619, but Cena caught Rey's legs as he swung, pulled him out, and lifted ihm up on his shoulders, planting him with an FU! Cena pinned Mysterio to eliminate him!
(Rey Mysterio Eliminated). Cena stood up, and turned around, right into a Codebreaker! Cena stumbled back a few steps, and Jericho rolled him up into an inside cradle, grabbing a rope for leverage. Jericho got the pin, and escaped the chamber with the World Heavyweight Championship!
Winner: Chris JerichoAs No Way Out came to an end, Chris Jericho remained the last man standing, holding his newly won World Heavyweight Championship high in the air.
