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December 19 @ Houston, TX | TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs

The pay-per-view intro package plays, detailing the build-up to tonight's main feuds, rivalries and match-ups. Following an impressive fireworks display, Michael Cole, Jerry "The King" Lawler and Matt Striker welcome us to tonight's second annual TLC pay-per-view. Tonight, The Miz makes his second WWE Title defense against former Champion Randy Orton and Wade Barrett in a Chairs Match. Also, Kane looks to fend off Edge and retain his World Heavyweight Championship in enemy territory, so-to-speak, as the belt hangs above the ring in a TLC Match. The rest of the card is hyped as we head to Justin Roberts in the ring, who is ready to introduce us to our first match..


Daniel Bryan defeats Ted DiBiase (with Maryse) to retain the United States Championship.
A fair showing from both participants. DiBiase seems a little too frustrated and angered, maybe putting him off his true gameplan of actually capturing the US belt. Instead, he appears to be more interested in beating down Bryan. The current Champion reverses a Dream Street attempt into the LaBell Lock, to which DiBiase submits. During Daniel Bryan's post-match celebration, DiBiase attacks him from behind, finally ending his attack with a successful Dream Street. Ted DiBiase lets Bryan know that it's not over between them.

Backstage, a sorry looking Nexus lineup is stood in front of Wade Barrett, all victims of run-in attacks over the past few weeks courtesy of John Cena. Barrett instructs the Nexus to cover every exit, every entrance, in order to ensure that John Cena is not in the building tonight. Barrett knows he's the final man on Cena's list of targets.


Natalya and Beth Phoenix defeat LayCool. (Natalya pins Layla to successfully retain the Diva's Championship)
A short bout, but one that puts the four Diva's out as the top competitors in WWE today. Layla nearly pins Phoenix to capture the title with a roll-up, but Natalya makes the save. There are many similar incidents of near-falls as each Diva knows that the one who scores the pinfall will take home the title. The partnerships are a mere formality here. Phoenix and McCool take a tumble over the top rope, leaving Layla in the ring with Natalya. Layla swings, misses, and is kicked in the gut. Natalya finishes her off with a sharp Powerbomb, and retains. Phoenix reluctantly enters the ring upon hearing of Natalya's win to congratulate her partner. Phoenix stares at the belt, and then raises Natalya's arm in victory.

Josh Matthews is backstage, and conducts a swift interview with Rey Mysterio. The Master of the 619 promises that tonight, he will shut the mouth of Alberto Del Rio once and for all by slamming it through a table. Several Nexus members run across the set, and one of them can be heard saying that John Cena has been spotted on the other side of the arena.


Dolph Ziggler (with Vickie Guerrero) defeats Kaval to retain the Intercontinental Championship.
Big Show came out before the match to do some guets commentary. Does Show have eyes on the Intercontinental belt? Ziggler dominates early on but is quickly surprised by the will and determination of the young rookie Kaval, who mounts an impressive comeback. But it's not to be. In the end, distractions from Vickie Guerrero at ringside prove too much. At one point, Big Show comes up behind Vickie and places his gigantic hand over her mouth to stop her screaming! Ziggler nails the Zig Zag to retain the gold. Show releases Vickie and she leaves with Ziggler, who is not happy that the 500lbs monster has had his hands on his woman. Show waves them off and helps Kaval up in the ring, applauding his effort.

We see the Nexus looking around a parking lot, calling out for John Cena, checking behind barrels, cars, stacks of crates, anywhere that he could be hiding. They find nothing, and don't hide their frustrations.


Sheamus defeats John Morrison in a Ladder Match to retain the King of the Ring crown.
A very entertaining match, full of great ladder spots, including Morrison balancing a ladder on the top rope and pulling back on it so it catapults back into Sheamus' face, and Morrison even tying Sheamus to the ladder and pushing him backwards onto the ring floor! This one is brutal, with Sheamus never giving in to Morrison despite his seemingly endless amount of energy, and creativity with his environment! Sheamus wins when he catches Morrison off guard, Brogue Kicking a ladder into his face. Sheamus had no problem climbing the ladder and retrieving his King of the Ring crown. One more excellent win notched up for the Celtic Warrior!

Randy Orton is seen lacing up his boots, when The Miz enters the room. Orton asks him to give him a reason why he shouldn't kick his ass right there and then, jump him like The Miz jumped him to win the WWE Championship. Miz says he came to strike a deal with Orton, because he believes that the Nexus and John Cena will overshadow them and neither of them will walk out with the WWE Title. Orton slaps Miz right in the mouth and throws him out of his locker room!

A video recaps the feud between Edge and the World Heavyweight Champion Kane, and Paul Bearer's kidnapping at the hands of the Rated R Superstar.


Edge defeats Kane in a TLC Match to win the World Heavyweight Championship.
Kane's night started off bad, with his father missing, but it ended worse as he also lost his World Heavyweight Title. And he still hadn't found Paul Bearer! For a World Title Match, let alone a TLC Match, this one was quite short. Kane seemed to be limping before the match had begun. Edge, the master of TLC matches, was in his element. Kane stood no chance from the beginning. Edge took every opportunity he ground to wear down the bigger and slower man, and it worked in his favour. Edge nailed a Spear from the turnbuckle as Kane was ascending the ladder to claim the belt hanging above the ring. With another ladder propped up next to it, both men slowly recuperated and started the agonising climb, literally dragging themselves up either side. Edge 'edged out' the Big Red Machine, reaching the belt first, unhooking it to win the match! Half way down the ladder, Kane looked up and began screaming in utter frustration. Edge hopped down, and quickly made his exit. He's the new World Heavyweight Champion, but you have to know that Kane will not stop pursuing him.

The announcers hype our next pay-per-view event, to be held in Boston on January 30. It's the 2011 Royal Rumble, and officially the start of the Road to WrestleMania 27!

Edge quickly makes his way through the backstage area, clutching his newly won World Title belt. With a manic look on his face, he opens the trunk of a car in the parking lot. Inside is Paul Bearer, bound and gagged, screaming for mercy. Edge seems satisfied, though we can all see Kane coming in from the distance. Edge gets in the car and drives away, leaving Kane screaming the parking lot as the Champion makes a succesful get away. In the background, we see John Cena! The crowd pop HUGE for Cena, as he sneaks into a side door. John Cena is in the arena! Elsewhere, we see the Nexus have seen this on backstage monitors, and head to close in on Cena.

A video recaps the rivalry between Rey Mysterio and Alberto Del Rio.


Rey Mysterio defeats Alberto Del Rio in a Tables Match.
Fantastic 25-minute match. Mysterio appears A LOT quicker than he has been recently. He clicks very well with Del Rio, and vice versa. There were a lot of spots with both Superstars almost crashing through various tables set up around ringside. The finish saw Mysterio nail Del Rio with the 619, followed with a West Coast Pop through a table! Mysterio celebrates the win, having finally beaten Del Rio.

Nexus are seen backstage. They gather outside a room marked 'STAFF ONLY'. David Otunga says he's had a tip that John Cena is hiding inside. The slowly enter the room, seemingly about to take out the former WWE Superstar, when the door suddenly slams shut behind them. On the other side, John Cena has barricaded the door, making it impossible for the Nexus to get out. He brands them 'idiots' as he heads off down the corridor. Our main event is up next.

A video recaps the events of the past few months, including The Miz beating Randy Orton for the WWE Championship by cashing in his Money in the Bank contract the night after Survivor Series, the night after Wade Barrett fired John Cena from WWE. Since then, Cena has been a constant thorn in the side of the Nexus, attacking them week after week. However, he's yet to get to Barrett. And now, the Nexus leader is at his most vunerable.


The Miz defeats Randy Orton and Wade Barrett in a Chairs Match to retain the WWE Championship.
A short while into the match, the camera's cut backstage where John Cena is being held back by security upon orders from the General Manager of RAW, who has been very strict in his beliefs that Cena must honor the stipulations of his feud with the Nexus and all that's happened between them. This seems to relax Wade Barrett more, giving him confidence and allowing him to become a credible threat in this match, without having to keep looking over his shoulder. Barrett remains dominant, battling with Orton mostly, who also looks impressively strong. At around 22 minutes, Barrett has flattened both Orton and Miz with a chair. Barrett swaggers to the outside, picking up the WWE Title belt, looking at it for a great amount of time. He knows he's about to win. However, John Cena appears from out of the crowd and jumps Barrett! Alex Riley has appeared and is now trying to revive The Miz as Cena pounds Barrett in the face on the outside. Security rush out as Cena locks the Nexus leader in the STF! Barrett taps out frantically, as security try to pry Cena away, but the simply can't overcome his rage. Orton is up and throws Riley from the ring. He begins stalking Miz, who is slowly making his way to his feet. He goes for the RKO, but it's reversed! Miz pushes Orton right into a chair shot from Alex Riley, who was waiting on the apron! Miz bundles The Viper into a roll-up, and pins him! Miz has barely retained his title. Riley helps the physically worn out WWE Champion out of the ring, with the gold in their hands.

Meanwhile, Cena has Barrett still locked in the STF. He eventually lets go, and takes out some of the security personnel! He lifts Barrett onto his shoulders, an impressive feat of strength as Barrett has passed out and is just dead weight. Cena looks out into the crowd as they all cheer him on. This is what he's been waiting for now for so long. He's savouring the moment that means so much to him - revenge. He takes a long look at the announcer's table, and turns Barrett in mid-air, sending him plummeting through the wood, cables and monitors with a devastating Attitude Adjustment. The pay-per-view ends, possibly with our final shot of John Cena on WWE television, staring down at the broken down body of Wade Barrett, the man who tormented him for months. Cena has his revenge.