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Post by DTP. on Apr 7, 2011 17:39:14 GMT -5
WWE NXT: Tuesday 11th January 2011...T-shirt slingshot challenge...oh dear. That was a bad challenge in Season 3, it's terrible that it has returned. Byron Saxton winning is better, I could see Saxton winning it. Derrick Bateman beating Jacob Novak was likely, please give Novak some crediblity rather than making it obvious he's going to be one of the first Rookies eliminated. Liked Vickie Guerrero involving herself between Dolph Ziggler and Jacob Novak, was a nice segment. Byron Saxton beating Brodus Clay would be definitely awkward since both men portray heels. And lastly, big opportunity for Johnny Curtis, definitely to lose though to Daniel Bryan. Looking forward to the next elimination, not a bad episode.
WWE SmackDown: Friday 14th January 2011...Chris Masters beating Tyler Reks is alright. I hope to see Masters more on SmackDown from now on if I'm honest though. JTG, Beth Phoenix and Rosa Mendes against Laycool and Chavo Guerrero seemed like a desperate attempt to fit in six unused talents. The divas would have been better off on SmackDown. Acceptable WWE Superstars lineup from the blue brand. Alright opening promo to kick off the show, intrigued by the idea of that fatal four-way match at the Royal Rumble; could weaken the 40 man Rumble match though; I man who could possibly win? Kofi Kingston and Chris Masters (double duty for Chris, not a fan) beating Jack Swagger and Tyler Reks (again, double duty) is alright, but sort've a weak opening contest to a point. Kofi calling Swagger out was alright. Naomi beating Kaitllyn...why is Naomi here? Makes NXT Season 3 seem more pointless. Another diva to the roster though I suppose. Should have had Naomi and Kaitlyn on Superstars and Laycool and Beth & Rosa on SmackDown though. Cody Rhodes beating Dolph Ziggler was odd, not bad I suppose. I'd sort've like to see Drew McIntyre with a face run with Kelly Kelly. Cody would be great as WWE Intercontinental Champion; Kaval doesn't interest me so much. Alberto Del Rio beating Trent Barreta was obvious. Kane beating Big Show was a weak main event, but did the job I suppose. A decent build for SmackDown, but nothing exciting.
WWE RAW: Monday 17th January 2011...Brie Bella beating Nikki Bella is interesting, like the Bella Twins split, hopefully the twins go in different paths in choice of character and personality. That would make it easier to tell the difference between the two. William Regal and Zack Ryder beating David Hart Smith and Yoshi Tatsu is fine I suppose. Bring back Darren Young! John Cena in the ring to kick off the show was alright, good way of preparing the match between Cena and Wade Barrett, wise for Vince McMahon to appear revealing the stipulation of Loser Leaves RAW. Daniel Bryan beating Tyson Kidd is alright but a weak opening contest. Ted Dibiase challenging Bryan is fine, but Bryan will probably retain the WWE United States Championship. If there was a time where Dibiase as US Champ could happen, it'd be Survivor Series last November. The Usos beating Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov makes Kozlov and Marella look weak, it may be too late for me to take Jimmy and Jey seriously unfortunately. Maybe last summer. Wade Barrett beating Justin Gabriel is fine I suppose, the better decision anyhow. Melina and AJ is an interesting combination, I sort've like AJ as a heel. Good win against Eve and Gail Kim. I do think Primo with AJ makes Primo look bad though. Ah, strange aftermath. Good main event with John Morrison and Randy Orton beating Sheamus and The Miz in a half decent bout. Overall, it wasn't too bad.
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Post by Rated R on Apr 8, 2011 9:05:44 GMT -5
Friday Night SmackDown; 21st January 2011- Naomi Defeated Rosa Mendes - Chavo Guerrero Defeated JTG We kick the show off with a pyrotechnics display as we head down to our announce team of Michael Cole, Josh Matthews and Matt Striker. With just ten days until the Royal Rumble we’re sure to have a big show tonight. They run down tonight’s card, including a bout between two men who will both challenge for gold at the Royal Rumble – Big show vs. Cody Rhodes. They are cut off by the music of Alberto Del Rio as the flashy superstar makes his entrance and slowly makes his way to the ring. Alberto Del Rio hits the ring to a massive amount of heel heat. He begins talking about how last week he took out the World Heavyweight Champion. He says that Edge knows that he can’t beat him and that his days as World Heavyweight Champion are numbered. Del Rio says it is his destiny to become the World Heavyweight Champion and that nobody, especially Edge, is going to stop him. This brings out our World Champion onto the stage as he begins running down Del Rio, mocking him for thinking he can just turn up and start making claims he can’t back up. Edge tells Del Rio that he was wrestling here in the WWE before Del Rio even started dreaming about it. Edge says he is going to shut Del Rio up personally and challenges him to a match later tonight. Del Rio agrees, saying that he is happy to take Edge out of the World Heavyweight Championship match and out of the WWE for good. The two stare each other down as we cut to commercials. Commercial BreakA graphic shows the main event that was just made – Edge vs. Alberto Del Rio, tonight! Chris Masters Defeated Tyler ReksThese two have been feuding over on Superstars recently but their performances have impressed so much they’re getting a chance on SmackDown. A solid match that could have gone either way, Masters ducking a big boot and locking in the Masterlock for the victory.We cut backstage where Jack Swagger is walking through the locker room. Michael Cole mentions that Swagger will call out Kofi Kingston later tonight after their recent altercations. Swagger walks past JTG who begins mocking Swagger, calling him a coward and saying that Kingston has him running scared. Swagger gets in his face but JTG doesn’t back down. Swagger decides to walk away until JTG calls him pathetic and Swagger suddenly attacks JTG. A brutal assault ensues with Swagger throwing JTG face first into a wall before sending him through the refreshments table. Swagger stands over a hurt JTG, looking crazed, and asking who’s pathetic now. Swagger walks off as trainers rush to check on JTG as we head to commercials. Commercial BreakWe return to the locker room of Dolph Ziggler, where the Intercontinental Champion is talking with Kaitlyn, the pair scheduled to face Kaval and his former NXT Pro Layla later tonight in a mixed tag team match. Kaitlyn is worried about going out there tonight, saying that she is sick and tired of Naomi attacking her. Ziggler assures her that she has nothing to worry about because he’ll be out there with her and that he has her back. Kaitlyn thanks him and the two seem poised to kiss when Cody Rhodes walks into the room, ruining the moment. He flirts with Kaitlyn before Ziggler asks him what the hell he is doing there. Rhodes sarcastically says he is just wishing Ziggler luck before Ziggler shoots back, saying that Rhodes is the one who needs luck in his match with Big Show tonight. Rhodes tells Ziggler that he is confident in beating Show and that he’ll use that momentum to become the new Intercontinental Champion at the Royal Rumble. The two stare each other down with Rhodes just grinning before he walks out, leaving Ziggler furious as we head back to ringside. Drew McIntyre w/ Kelly Kelly Defeated Trent BarretaMcIntyre and Kelly’s relationship seems to be on good ground as they looked pretty close on their way to the ring. Barreta put on a solid performance but just couldn’t overcome the pure viciousness of McIntyre, who put Barreta way with the Future Shock.We see a replay of RAW’s main event where John Morrison and Randy Orton defeated The Miz & Sheamus. A graphic shows that on the final RAW before the Royal Rumble John Morrison will clash with Sheamus! Commercial BreakWe return backstage where Kaval is in his locker room getting ready for the mixed tag team match tonight. Suddenly Team Lay-Cool rush into the room excitedly shouting and hugging Kaval, who looks a little surprised. They continue screaming before Kaval manages to quieten them down. He thanks them for agreeing to team with him tonight and they go off on one of their classic ‘flawless’ conversations, talking far too fast for Kaval to keep up. By the end Kaval simply says “yeah” and tells them he has to get ready. Team Lay-Cool start screaming again and say they’re all going out for drinks after the show before running out. Kaval simply stands there, says “What have I done?” as we cut away. Big Show Defeated Cody RhodesOur first hour main event didn’t fail to impress as two men who are both looking to take home gold at the Royal Rumble clashed in a great match. Both men looked focused and were aiming for victory and while the crowd were firmly behind Big Show Cody Rhodes put on a stellar performance. It just wasn’t enough however as Show ended things with the Knockout Punch.Following the match Kane once again makes his presence known, sliding into the ring behind Big Show and waiting for him to turn around. Just like last week Kane went for the chokeslam but this time around Big Show was the one to break the grasp before going for a chokeslam of his own. Kane manages to wriggle free and roll out of the ring. Kane backs up the ramp while Big Show stares him down as we head to commercials. Commercial BreakWe head backstage where Drew McIntyre is talking with Kelly Kelly, both seemingly enjoying each other’s company. Kelly congratulates Drew on his victory tonight and Drew says he couldn’t have done it without her. Kelly thanks him and Drew suggests they head off and get a drink to celebrate. Kelly seems a little hesitant but agrees and the pair walk off together as we cut away. We head to the office of SmackDown’s general manager Theodore Long, who is sat trying to fill out some paperwork while Vickie Guerrero paces about the office, seemingly depressed at her breakup with Dolph Ziggler. Long snaps and tells Vickie that he has had enough of her moping and that she needs to snap out of it because she is driving him crazy. He tells her to go do what she does best and find another man. Vickie thinks she means him and tells Teddy she is flattered but Long shouts that’s not what he meant and collapses into his seat frustrated. Vickie says he’s right, she needs to get a new man which is when Hornswoggle pops up behind Vickie. Vickie turns around and screams in surprise, quickly leaving the room. Hornswoggle looks at Theodore Long confused and just shrugs his shoulders as we head back to ringside. Kaval & Layla w/ Michelle McCool Defeated Dolph Ziggler & KaitlynThese were two very odd combinations but it was explained away due to the pairings personal connections to each other. A very solid match ensued and both teams entertained with the highlights being whenever Ziggler and Kaval shared ring time. Naomi made her presence felt yet again as she distracted Kaitlyn. Ziggler blocked Naomi from getting to Kaitlyn and the referee intervened letting Michelle McCool get involved, booting Kaitlyn in the skull and allowing Layla to get the pinfall. Commercial BreakWe return from the commercials as Jack Swagger begins to make his entrance, looking furious. He hits the ring and screams for the crowd to shut up as they give him a massive amount of heel heat. Swagger says that all weak all he has heard is how he is running scared from Kofi Kingston, that he won’t get in the ring with him. Swagger says he isn’t scared of anybody, least not that wretched little idiot. Swagger goes on to say that the only reason he hasn’t faced Kofi Kingston is because he is scared of what he’ll do to him, because he doesn’t want to be responsible for ending his career but that now he has been pushed too far. He says he has spoken with Theodore Long and that next week Kofi Kingston will get what he wants when he goes one on one with Jack Swagger – in a street fight! Swagger shouts that Kofi needs to be careful what he wishes for just as Kingston comes from behind Swagger, springboarding off the ropes and taking him down with a flying clothesline. Both men get to their feet quickly with Kingston going for the Trouble in Paradise only for Swagger to dodge it and duck out of the ring. Swagger screams that Kingston just signed his death warrant as the two stare each other down. A graphic hypes our upcoming main event – World Heavyweight Champion Edge takes on Alberto Del Rio, next! Commercial BreakEdge Defeated Alberto Del RioA blockbuster main event as two men who will be involved in the World Heavyweight Championship match next Sunday clashed in a fantastic match. Del Rio is quickly proving himself as a main event threat as he took Edge to the limit here, nearly taking the victory numerous times and if it wasn’t for Edge’s experience and ring presence then he easily would have fell prey to the Rolling Armbar. As the match drew to a close both men gave it their all and eventually Edge ducked a big boot attempt and delivered a thunderous Spear for the victory.Edge begins celebrating a huge momentum building victory in the build up to the Royal Rumble. As a referee goes to hand him his World Heavyweight Championship Ricardo Rodriguez snatches it away. Edge exits the ring and chases him around it with Rodriguez sliding into the ring and sneakily handing the belt to a rising Alberto Del Rio. As Edge slides in after Rodriguez he finds himself getting a face full of the World Heavyweight Championship courtesy of Alberto Del Rio. SmackDown comes to a close with Del Rio once again standing over the body of the World Heavyweight Champion.
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Post by Bob Bob Bobelow on Apr 8, 2011 13:55:21 GMT -5
Decent little opening between Del Rio and Edge to open the show. I can totally get behind a Master’s baby face push, though I don’t seem to know many others that would, haha! Fine backstage segments with Swagger showing a psycho side, and the segment with Ziggler and Rhodes. I hope Ziggler gets pushed to the moon, the same for Rhodes. Not surprised to see Rhodes lose to Show, makes sense. Nice main event between Del Rio and Edge. I hope Del Rio eventually wins the strap. Decent show with the main event being the best part of it.
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Post by legendkiller8 on Apr 8, 2011 19:25:49 GMT -5
-While Rhodes and Show isn't a big match by any means, I'm looking forward to what's going to happen between Edge and Del Rio. -Chris Masters over Tyler Reks is good. I love the fact that Masters push is going good so far. -Drew McIntyre over Trent Barreta was a good matchup I think. McIntyre's push has been fine as well. -I figured Rhodes wouldn't win, but it's just nice to know Rhodes wasn't um, jobbed. -Jack Swagger's promo was interesting. A street fight seems like a nice way to end this feud now. -Edge over Del Rio was the best way to go, though I like Del Rio's fight. You made a typo putting February when it's January. -Good show.
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Post by chaz on Apr 8, 2011 20:51:08 GMT -5
Edge vs. Del Rio? I guess we won't be seeing that at WrestleMania then. Should be a decent main event.
Masters/Reks is an incredibly weak opener. Maybe this should have been left on Superstars or saved for a better slot on the show.
Swagger attacking JTG is fine for Swagger's character. I liked it. I just didn't like how you mentioned Swagger looking "crazed". He should be brash and cocky.
Rhodes/Ziggler? Don't like that at all. I think a feud between them would be terrible.
McIntyre over Barreta is obvious, but at least Barreta gets some airtime! I hope you end the McIntyre/Kelly partnership.
Morrison/Sheamus should be big!
Eh, not sure what you can with Show/Rhodes. Very limited. You made Rhodes look really full of himself with Ziggler but here he is losing to Big Show. Doesn't really do anything to cross over the two title feuds. In fact, both title matches seem cluttered.
I got a chuckle out of the Vickie/Hornswoggle segment.
Kaval and Layla vs. Dolph and Kaitlyn is really odd. Sounds like a really unappealing match because of the "personal connections" between the two.
Swagger's promo was great, and his match with Kofi will be too, but it doesn't need to Street Fight stipulation. And, a Street Fight doesn't belong on TV. It would make much more sense to put this on pay-per-view or drop the stip. Kofi attacking was a good way to end the promo and build anticipation for their match.
Edge over Del Rio is alright, but it would have been great for Del Rio to add some excitement to the Rumble title match by beating Edge here. Del Rio's victory could have caused some uncertainty over whether Edge will leave with the belt. Right now, Edge has beat his opposition, and looks set to leave with the belt. I liked Del Rio's attack following the match. It was good for his character and his momentum going into Sunday, at least.
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Post by Rated R on Apr 9, 2011 9:23:54 GMT -5
- Triple H is still only working a part time schedule on RAW, hence why he has only been making scarce appearances since being unveiled as the anonymous RAW general manager. Triple H is still recuperating from injuries and is looking to be back in in-ring shape before March. Current plans call for his feud with Sheamus to be stretched out to a match at WrestleMania 27. - It is widely expected that those competitors involved in world title matches at the Royal Rumble who do not come out victorious will still be involved in the Royal Rumble match itself. Officials knew that without including these names the Rumble match would be worse off in terms of star quality. - WWE Tough Enough auditions begin next week and WWE have issued an open casting call to all potential contestants. While there are not a lot of details currently available regarding the reality show we do know that Triple H will be involved in the talent scouting aspect of the show and that WWE want more of a focus on wrestling talent than just on looks. - Currenlty being advertised for next week’s RAW is a main event pitting number one contender John Morrison against Sheamus, a United States Championship Match between Daniel Bryan and Ted DiBiase and a singles bout between former tag team partners Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater. On the SmackDown side of things we already know that a street fight between Jack Swagger and Kofi Kingston will take place. Advertised on top of that is a six person tag team match between The Miz, Alberto Del Rio & Kane against Edge, John Morrison & Big Show. Of course this is scheduled to change at any time. - As many noticed WWE’s video package promoting the John Morrison vs. The Miz match at the Royal Rumble that aired during RAW was to a higher standard than usual video packages that air during the television broadcasts, complete with mainstream music. World Wrestling Entertainment intend to do more of these kind of videos, knowing that using mainstream and cult music will possibly draw in more casual fans as well as improving the production values of the show as a whole. - Jacob Novak was announced as the second elimination of NXT Season Four. There are currently no plans to use Novak on WWE television and it is widely expected that he’ll return to FCW.
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Post by DTP. on Apr 10, 2011 13:19:49 GMT -5
WWE NXT: Tuesday 18th January 2011...The Pro evaluation challenge is always an amusing challenge on NXT, good win for Derrick Bateman, and a decent opening contest win for Alberto Del Rio against Johnny Curtis, no complaints there. Byron Saxton beating Jacob Novak is fine, no problems there as Saxton is the better Rookie. He should have won Season 4 in my mind. Ted Dibiase and Brodus Clay with the win is best, against Daniel Bryan and Derrick Bateman. And it sucks that Jacob Novak is the second elimination from NXT, but the guy hasn't even got a Wikipedia page, so there's not too much you can do there. Above average edition.
WWE SmackDown: Friday 21st January 2011...Naomi beating Rosa Mendes is alright. Chavo Guerrero beating JTG is acceptable, but JTG actually has the potential to go somewhere. Chavo is done. Average WWE Superstars from the SmackDown brand. Alberto Del Rio's promo was decent to kick off the show, and looking forward to him facing Edge tonight, interesting it's happening tonight and not in real life WrestleMania XXVII. I do like these graphics. Chris Masters beating Tyler Reks is a decent match, more Superstars worthy though. Masters needs a push. Drew McIntyre beating Trent Barreta was likely. Kelly Kelly gone heel? If McIntyre's playing the kind babyface, he needs to stop facing faces. Big Show beating Cody Rhodes is a good first-hour main event, no problem. Kane attacking Show afterwards was odd. Kaval and Layla is a fun combination; has Laycool turned face or something? Weird match indeed. Dolph Ziggler and Kaitlyn is a hot combination. Jack Swagger's promo was enjoyable, looking forward to Swagger facing Kofi Kingston for the WWE Intercontinental Championship next week. Swagger should really win. Edge beating Del Rio was an entertaining main event, overall it wasn't a bad show in my mind.
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Post by Rated R on Apr 11, 2011 11:28:15 GMT -5
Monday Night RAW; 24th January 2011- Primo & AJ Defeated Yoshi Tatsu & Gail Kim - Ezekial Jackson Defeated William Regal, Tyson Kidd and David Hart Smith in an Over the Top Tope Challenge We open up with Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler who hype this as the final Monday Night RAW before this Sunday’s huge Royal Rumble pay per view. They put over tonight’s card featuring a United States Championship Match, a three on two over the top rope challenge and a main event pitting number one contender John Morrison against Sheamus. They are cut off by the music of said number one contender as John Morrison makes his way to the ring. John Morrison hits the ring to a huge reaction from the crowd, who are behind the star more than ever. Morrison talks about how in just six days he will challenge for the WWE Championship against The Miz, the most arrogant person he has ever met. Morrison says that he spent years teaming with The Miz in one of the most successful tag teams in recent years, saying he knows exactly how The Miz thinks and exactly how to defeat him. Morrison says that this Sunday is his time, that this Sunday is the night that he becomes the WWE Champion and welcomes in the era of the shaman of sexy. He begins to move onto his opponent for tonight, Sheamus, when the Celtic warrior slides into the ring. Morrison realises from the crowd’s reaction what is going on and turns around just in time to dodge a Brogue Kick and deliver a Flying Chuck, taking Sheamus out. Alex Riley slides in next and tries hitting Morrison with the briefcase only to receive a dropkick, the briefcase slamming into Riley’s head. The Miz comes out onto the stage as Morrison stands tall in the ring, Riley laid out in the ring and Sheamus backing up the ramp as we head to commercials. Commercial BreakUnited States Championship Match Daniel Bryan [C] w/ Brie Bella Defeated Ted DiBiase w/ Maryse via Ref StoppageTed DiBiase has been trying for months to capture the United States Championship, now just as he gets his chance it looks like he has not only lost the match, but may have lost months off his career. In a furious back and forth match both men gave it their all but as DiBiase attempted to take victory with the Dream Street Bryan countered and locked in the LeBell lock. Despite the pain DiBiase refused to quit, holding on far longer than anybody in the WWE has but when the referee heard a snap he was forced to call for the bell, awarding the victory to Daniel Bryan.Following the match the referee holds up the ‘X’ as trainers rushed down to the ring. Daniel Bryan quickly releases the hold as Maryse enters the ring, looking genuinely worried. Bryan tries checking on DiBiase but DiBiase pushes him away, screaming in pain. DiBiase is helped out of the ring with Maryse by his side, grasping his arm is pain as Daniel Bryan is handed the United States Championship, looking a little apprehensive over the victory. We fade backstage with Michael Cole saying they will keep us updated on DiBiase’s condition. We cut to Scott Stanford standing by with John Cena, who in just six days time will face Wade Barrett in a loser leaves RAW match. Stanford asks Cena about having to team with Randy Orton against Nexus in an over the top rope challenge here tonight. Cena says that it’s perfect practice for him because not only does he get to beat some respect into Nexus but he gets to prepare for the Royal Rumble match by throwing them all over the top rope. Cena says this Sunday is going to the best night of his life because he gets to rid RAW of Wade Barrett and win the Royal Rumble match. As he says this Randy Orton walks onto the scene, telling Cena that he is sorely mistaken if he thinks he is going to win the Royal Rumble match, because that honour belongs to him. Cena and Orton stare each other down before Cena grins, tells Orton to bring his A-game tonight and not to feel too bad when Cena throws him over the top rope this Sunday. Cena and Orton walks off as we cut to commercials. Commercial BreakWe head to the Nexus locker room where Wade Barrett is stood up in front of the Nexus. He tells them that tonight they have a chance to put an end to three of their enemies in one go – John Cena, Randy Orton and Justin Gabriel. Barrett says that he expects them all to go out there and get the job done if they don’t want to end up like the other losers that lost their place in Nexus. Barrett says that this Sunday, he gets rid of John Cena once and for all and then the Nexus will reign supreme and he’ll do exactly what he said he’d do when he came to RAW – win the WWE Championship. Barrett psyches them all up and they roar triumphantly as we return to ringside. The Uso’s Defeated R-Truth & Darren YoungAnother week, another brutal beating handed out by The Uso’s. While not spending their time tormenting the WWE Tag Team Champions The Uso’s have been dominating the tag team division and tonight was no difference, as they tore through R-Truth & Darren Young, getting the pinfall on Young following the Samoan Drop/Splash combination.Following the match the WWE Tag Team Champions Santino Marella & Vladamir Kozlov walk out onto the ramp. Santino is furious about The Uso’s placing their hands on Tamina last week and shouts that if The Uso’s wanted a shot at them so bad all they had to do was ask, because they are the ‘fightingest champions in the WWE’. Santino says that he wants a match with The Uso’s just as bad as they want a shot at the titles, so next week how about they do exactly that. The Uso’s simply nod and the match is made. Next week – Santino Marella & Vladamir Kozlov vs. The Uso’s for the WWE Tag Team Championship! Commercial BreakWe return from the commercials to see The Miz and Sheamus talking tactics for tonight’s main event. Sheamus says that tonight he intends to take Morrison’s head off and then this Sunday he intends to win the Royal Rumble. The Miz looks a little sceptical, telling Sheamus that if he wins then he better remember all that Miz has done for him and choose SmackDown’s World Champion to challenge at WrestleMania. Sheamus laughs, telling Miz he has it the wrong way around – it’s been him that has done Miz all the favours. The two try to tensely laugh it off but there are clearly problems brewing here as they continue planning as we return to ringside. Over the Top Rope Challenge John Cena & Randy Orton Defeated NexusIn just six days forty men will compete in the Royal Rumble match and in the perfect display of how unpredictable that match can be John Cena and Randy Orton banded together to defeat David Otunga, Michael McGillicutty and Husky Harris by throwing the Nexus members over the top rope and to the floor. Following the match Cena proved that it is every man for himself this Sunday as he delivered an Attitude Adjustment to Orton from the ring to the outside, sending Orton crashing onto the Nexus members.Commercial BreakWe return to the backstage area where Wade Barrett has just given Heath Slater a pep talk and sent him towards the ring for his match with Justin Gabriel. Surprisingly the injured CM Punk walks onto the scene to a big reaction from the crowd, despite his heel nature. Punk smirks at Barrett, saying that it doesn’t look like Nexus are doing so well right now. Barrett tells Punk that he should mind his own business if he doesn’t want to be put on the shelf for even longer. Punk continues smirking, saying how maybe it’s the leadership that is the problem of Nexus, mentioning that if they had a saviour in their midst then they wouldn’t be having these problems. Punk pats Barrett on the back, saying he’ll see him around... or not as he walks off, Barrett left scowling as we head to ringside. A video package airs highlighting Justin Gabriel’s tenure as a member of Nexus, eventually leading him to turn his back on the group and the developing feud that has lead to the upcoming match. Justin Gabriel Defeated Heath SlaterWhen former tag team partners collide you know it’s going to be a close contest and rarely has that been as true than the match between these two former Nexus teammates. Both seemed to know what the other was going to do before they did it, creating a match where calling a winner seemed an impossible task. But a winner there was as Justin Gabriel connected with the 450 Splash to take home the victory.Commercial BreakWe return from the commercials to see the entrance of Diva’s Champion Natalya, who this Sunday will defend the title against Melina, who is scheduled to face Eve. Eve enters onto the ramp only to be jumped from behind by Melina. Melina grabs Eve by the hair and proceeds to slam her face first into the stage while Natalya watches shocked from the ring. Melina screams that the Diva’s championship is hers this Sunday and that what she just did to Eve was only a taster. Natalya exits the ring and heads up the ramp but Melina heads backstage. We fade to a video package as Natalya checks on Eve. A video package airs, hyping this Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay per view. It focuses on the Royal Rumble match, which for the first time in history will consist of forty men. Commercial BreakA graphic shows that this Friday on SmackDown we will witness a blockbuster six man tag team match pitting the WWE Champion The Miz, Alberto Del Rio & Kane against World Heavyweight Champion Edge, John Morrison & Big Show. John Morrison Defeated Sheamus w/ The Miz & Alex RileyWith just six days until John Morrison challenges The Miz for the WWE Championship two former rivals clashed in an epic bout that just couldn’t be restricted to the ring, going around ringside and even into the crowd. While The Miz & Alex Riley tried their best to get involved both soon saw themselves ejected from ringside, as well as victims of a monster suicide dive courtesy of Morrison. With both men giving it their all the fans were treated to one of the top RAW matches in recent months but in the end Morrison avoided a Brogue Kick and connected with a Flying Chuck, followed by Starship Pain for the momentum building victory.John Morrison celebrates the victory as WWE Champion The Miz walks back out onto the stage, furious at the result. Morrison does his signature taunt before signalling that he fully intends to take the WWE Championship this Sunday. RAW goes off the air with the two former tag team partners staring each other down, just six days before the Royal Rumble.
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Post by Rule 30 on Apr 11, 2011 14:47:49 GMT -5
Monday Night RAW
Three interesting matches booked for tonight. Should be a good show. Good segment to open the show, perhaps only Alex running in would have been better as it make Sheamus looking weak going into the main event. Oh my god, that cracked line made me cringe. I really like how you don't have Orton and Cena being buddy buddies. Interesting tag match for next week, but Santino and Co. need to retain. The Uso's just don't seem like champions to me. Cena and Orton winning was the best move, but I think Orton would have gave Cena an RKO instead. Interesting Punk/Wade segment, perhaps Punk is taking over Nexus here too? I hope not, Wade is a much better fit for The Nexus. If Wade goes, The Nexus should go. Justin winning was the much better choice, I hope he takes a strap after Wrestlemania. Wow, huge match for Smackdown! That really seems like a great main event and I would love to see it sometime down the road. Morrison winning was the best decision, as it makes him look strong going into his big match versus Miz this Sunday. I fully expect Miz to retain, but it should be a great match despite who wins. Good episode of Raw, Smackdown and the Rumble both look great at the moment.
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Post by Elliot on Apr 11, 2011 14:58:45 GMT -5
Raw, a good opening segment, can't wait for their match at the Rumble. I am glad that Daniel Bryan retained here, but my goodness, that was a weird finish. Even though this was written, I actually cringed at the word 'snap' thinking about what it would be as a result of the LeBelle Lock, haha. Are you injuring DiBiase? A Cena and Orton confrontation had to happen, always does around this time. Very happy that The Usos won here, don't like the teaming of R-Truth and Darren Young, tbh. A WWE Tag Team Championship Match next week is something I look forward to, and this could be just in time for The Usos to be saved before they fade completely into obscurity. Pleased that John Cena and Randy Orton won, and I had predicted the finish going something like that, and I am glad it did. I am intrigues as to who you plan to win the whole thing. Are you going with CM Punk taking over The Nexus? Which could suggest Barrett losing to Cena at the Rumble... I wonder. Pleased to see Justin Gabriel go over Heath Slater, and I hope he receives a decent push on his own. John Morrison over Sheamus is big, and perfect timing for him to go into the WWE Championship Match with a victory. I really enjoyed this show, keep it up.
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Post by Rated R on Apr 13, 2011 11:05:23 GMT -5
NXT Season Four, Episode Eight; 25th January 2011We kick things off with a replay of last week’s rookie rankings, which saw Brodus Clay take first place, giving him the right to change his pro if he so wishes, as well as seeing Jacob Novak eliminated from the competition. We are taken to Matt Striker in the ring, who hypes the next elimination in three weeks time. He promptly calls out the four remaining rookies and their pro’s, with Ted DiBiase absent due to the events of last night’s Monday Night RAW. Matt Striker asks Brodus Clay to enter the ring. He shows a clip of Clay winning the rookie rankings last week, and reminds everyone that Clay can now change his NXT pro if he so wishes. We are shown a clip of Ted DiBiase, Clay’s pro, being injured during his match with Daniel Bryan. Striker states that DiBiase broke his arm and will be out for an undisclosed amount of time. Clay takes the microphone, saying that what use is DiBiase to him with a broken arm, saying that whether he was here or not he’d still be making the same decision. Clay says that he is going to win NXT and rise through the ranks of WWE and to do that he needs a pro who knows what it’s like to come into the WWE and immediately be launched into the main event, he needs a pro who this Sunday will become the World Heavyweight Champion – he needs Alberto Del Rio as his pro! Del Rio makes his entrance to a lot of heat, stating that Clay made the right choice and that with his help there is no way he can’t win NXT season four. Del Rio & Clay remain in the ring as they will be in action after the break. Commercial BreakWe return backstage, where Daniel Bryan is in the locker room with his rookie Derrick Bateman, who will face Byron Saxton later on tonight. Bryan and Bateman are talking strategy, with Bryan telling Bateman that he has the hang of a heel hook, but that he needs to continue expanding his repertoire. Bryan proceeds to attempt to teach Bateman how to correctly use an armbar but Bateman makes a joke about how he’s seen Del Rio use it and it just isn’t cool. Bryan explains that submission wrestling isn’t about looking ‘cool’, but about capitalising on any mistake and getting the victory. The two get to work as we head to ringside. Brodus Clay (5 – 2) & Alberto Del Rio Defeated Johnny Curtis (2 – 5) & R-TruthIt looks like Brodus Clay made the right choice as he took the victory alongside new pro Alberto Del Rio. For the second week in a row Johnny Curtis found himself falling to Alberto Del Rio and his Rolling Armbar, continuing the momentum of first placed rookie Brodus Clay.As Brodus Clay and Alberto Del Rio celebrate their victory we are shown a graphic of this Friday’s SmackDown main event, pitting Edge, John Morrison and Big Show against The Miz, Alberto Del Rio and Kane in a six man tag team match. Commercial BreakTonight’s rookie challenge is ‘Out think the Fink’, with the winner taking home three immunity points and anyone else who beats the Fink’s score taking one. The Fink got three questions right. Bateman was up first, only managing two. Curtis got three right, taking the lead. First placed rookie Brodus Clay was up next but only managed two. Byron Saxton was the last and the best, getting four right to take home three immunity points. A Royal Rumble hype video plays, promoting the Royal Rumble pay per view, which airs this Sunday! Commercial BreakDerrick Bateman (3 – 4) w/ Daniel Bryan Defeated Byron Saxton (2 – 4) w/ Chris MastersIf there is one rookie on NXT who has learnt from his pro then it is undoubtedly Derrick Bateman. Ever since Bateman began listening to Bryan he has been a hard man to handle in the ring, capitalising on mistakes and showing a knack for submission wrestling. Just ask Byron Saxton, who tonight fell victim to a reverse arm bar to give Bateman the victory.
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Post by Rated R on Apr 15, 2011 11:54:35 GMT -5
Friday Night SmackDown; 28th January 2011- Michelle McCool w/ Layla Defeated Kaitlyn via Naomi Interference- Trent Barreta Defeated Chavo Guerrero We head to ringside to join our announce team of Michael Cole, Josh Matthews and Matt Striker. They hype this Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay per view, saying how everybody is looking for momentum heading into the momentous event. They promote tonight’s card which includes a street fight between Jack Swagger and Kofi Kingston and a huge six man tag team main event pitting World Heavyweight Champion Edge, John Morrison & Big Show against WWE Champion The Miz, Alberto Del Rio & Kane. They are soon cut off by the music of the WWE Champion as The Miz, backed up by Alex Riley, makes his way to the ring. The Miz enters the ring while Alex Riley rushes to grab him a microphone. The crowd give Miz a massive amount of heat and he has to shout at them to shut them up. The Miz says that they should feel privileged to have him out here because it isn’t everyday they see a true world champion. Miz says that their World Champion got booted off RAW because he wasn’t good enough and that nothing has changed, The Miz is still the best around. This of course brings out our World Heavyweight Champion, Edge, who looks less than impressed. Edge hits the ring and begins making jokes about The Miz, saying that The Miz is just a cheap rip off of Edge. Edge says that when he cashed in Money in the Bank, he did it at a pay per view but he knows Miz couldn’t manage it because he’d get so nervous he’d probably pass out. A few more jokes follow and Miz is furious, screaming that Edge needs to learn his place as Alex Riley jumps him from behind. Edge fights back, knocking Riley to the ground as Miz comes at him with the WWE Championship. Edge ducks and goes for the Spear but Miz throws Riley in the way, Riley receiving the Spear and Miz ducking out of the ring. Edge shouts that Miz has nowhere to run in tonight’s main event and that he is going to prove exactly who the true world champion is. Edge and Miz stare each other down as we head to commercials. Commercial BreakWe return from commercials to the backstage area where The Miz is standing by with Alex Riley, who is holding his ribs after receiving a Spear moments ago. Miz is shouting about Edge, asking who he thinks he is that he can try and put his hands on the WWE Champion. Miz says that tonight Edge gets what he deserves when he embarrasses him in front of all of these low life’s. Miz walks off with Riley hobbling after him as we head to ringside. Kaval & Chris Masters Defeated Cody Rhodes & Dolph ZigglerIt’s never a wise idea to put two arrogant, cocky enemies on the same team, which is a lesson Cody Rhodes and Dolph Ziggler learnt all too well. Competing against tag team action against the third man in this Sunday’s Intercontinental Championship triple threat match, Kaval, and his partner Chris Masters, who has been on an impressive winning streak recently, the pair constantly argued until Dolph Ziggler left Rhodes high and dry and victim to a full nelson slam/ Warrior’s Way combo giving Kaval the pinfall and the momentum heading into the Rumble.We return backstage where Todd Grisham is standing by with Jack Swagger, who later tonight faces Kofi Kingston in a street fight. Grisham asks Swagger about whether he thinks the match could jeopardise his chances in this Sunday’s Royal Rumble match. Swagger says that anybody who thinks that is an idiot, because it should be obvious that the only person getting hurt tonight is that punk Kofi Kingston. Swagger says that Kingston brought all of this on himself when he got involved in Swagger’s business, and that tonight is Kingston’s own fault. Swagger finishes by claiming that tonight he ends the career of Kofi Kingston, and then this Sunday he wins the Royal Rumble, just like he is meant to. Swagger walks off as we head to commercials. Commercial BreakNatalya & Beth Phoenix Defeated Melina & Alicia FoxThe Diva’s of RAW made an excursion to SmackDown this week as we continue to build towards the Royal Rumble, an event which will see Diva’s Champion Natalya clash with Melina. With both Diva’s in action tonight momentum was on the line. Regular allies Natalya and Beth Phoenix showed exactly what makes them such a dominating team and in an impressive moment they press slammed both of their opponents. Melina left her partner high and dry as Natalya locked in the Sharpshooter for the submission victory.We head backstage where Kaitlyn is talking with a member of the makeup crew when Lay-Cool walk up and begin mocking her, talking about Michelle McCool’s victory over Kaitlyn on yesterdays WWE Superstars. Kaitlyn tells them to back off, saying that without Naomi interfering it would have been a much different result. Lay-Cool begin ripping into her, saying that they’re flawless and how she’s just some rookie diva wannabe. Dolph Ziggler turns up, telling them to leave and attempting to intimidate them when Cody Rhodes suddenly jumps Ziggler from behind, Kaitlyn and Lay-Cool screaming as Rhodes puts the boots into Ziggler, shouting at him for leaving him behind earlier tonight. Rhodes shouts at a hurt Ziggler that he’ll see him this Sunday as he walks off, Kaitlyn checking on Ziggler as we head cut to commercials Commercial BreakWe return to SmackDown and the office of general manager Theodore Long. The WWE Champion The Miz walks in, looking like he owns the place, with Alex Riley closely behind. Long says that he wishes he could say it was a pleasure and Miz thanks him, clearly not listening to what the general manager said. Miz asks what Long is going to do about Edge, saying that he should be suspended for putting his hands on a ‘superior champion’. Long says he isn’t going to do anything, and that Miz hasn’t proved himself superior, if anything Edge made him look like a laughing stock. Miz threatens Long, telling him he needs to learn his place before Miz puts him in it. Miz and Riley head for the door, Riley opening the door only to be drenched in water, Hornswoggle standing in the doorway holding a bucket, laughing maniacally. Hornswoggle runs off as Miz looks at Riley, shaking his head in disappointment as we head to ringside. Street Fight Jack Swagger Defeated Kofi KingstonWhen you put two combustible superstars in the ring such as these you know the match is going to be volatile. Swagger and Kingston have clashed outside of the ring for weeks, now stepping inside of the squared circle these two threw everything they had at each other in more of a fight than a match just two days before both compete in the Royal Rumble. Full of weapons, out of the ring brawling and near falls this match had the crowd on the edge of their seat as both looked to put the other down with anything and everything they could thing off. Swagger was the victor tonight, ducking under the Trouble in Paradise and connecting with the Gutwrench Powerbomb to take the victory over his recent rival.Commercial BreakWe return to SmackDown and the locker room area where Edge, John Morrison and Big Show are preparing for tonight’s match. Despite both Edge and Big Show being involved in this Sunday’s World Heavyweight Championship match they are in good spirits as all three talk and joke around ahead of the main event. Edge tells Morrison that he hopes he shuts The Miz up this Sunday, saying a weasel like him doesn’t deserve to be the WWE Champion. Morrison thanks him, wishing him and Big Show luck this Sunday. Edge says thanks, but follows it up by saying he doesn’t need luck and that he fully intends to walk out as he walks in, as the World Heavyweight Champion. Big Show chuckles, saying that if he has anything to do with it then that isn’t going to happen. They both agree to let the best man win as we head to ringside, these three clearly on the same page for tonight. Over The Top Rope Challenge Rey Mysterio Defeated Drew McIntyre, JTG, Curt Hawkins & Tyler ReksHaving been out of action for weeks Rey Mysterio proved that he hasn’t lost a step in this Royal Rumble preview. Making a shocking return Mysterio showed exactly why speed and agility will be so important this Sunday as he outlasted four larger, stronger superstars in this over the top rope challenge, last eliminating Drew McIntyre to take victory and the momentum just two days away from the all important Royal Rumble match.Commercial BreakWe head to the announce table where our SmackDown announce team run down this Sunday’s Royal Rumble card, which will not only see four titles on the line, but also a loser leaves RAW match and the all important Royal Rumble match. We head back to ringside where our main event is moments from getting underway. Edge, John Morrison & Big Show Defeated The Miz, Alberto Del Rio & Kane w/ Alex RileyThis Sunday these six men will all have the opportunity to walk away as a world champion, meaning this match was a lot more than just a simple main event, it was for the show closing momentum that is so important heading into a pay per view. With so much tension in the ring things were bound to be heated and the WWE Champion’s team nearly came to blows on more than once occasion. The Miz attempted to leave his partners high and dry but only found himself the victim of a suicide dive courtesy of John Morrison, leaving all hell to break lose in the ring as Big Show chokeslammed Alberto Del Rio before getting chokeslammed himself by Kane. Kane turned around immediately into a Spear, allowing Edge to take the pinfall victory for his team.Edge stands tall in the ring over the bodies of Alberto Del Rio, Kane and Big Show, now holding all of the momentum heading into this Sunday’s World Heavyweight Championship match. Outside the ring Alex Riley has dragged The Miz to safety up the ramp, John Morrison taunting him from ringside, signalling he is coming for the WWE Championship this Sunday. SmackDown fades out as Edge holds up the World Heavyweight Championship, possibly a precursor to things to come this Sunday, only at the Royal Rumble!
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Post by jbarqu88 on Apr 15, 2011 12:16:26 GMT -5
- Liked the opening promo. I can see Edge's team winning tonight.
- Would have preferred Ziggler & Cody to win.
- Good promo from Swagger. I see him winning the street fight.
- Beth & Natalya winning is fine. I see Natalya winning at the Rumble.
- Face turn for Ziggler?
- LOL at the Riley/Hornswoggle bit.
- Good street fight. Kind of thought Swagger was going to win.
- I can see Show attacking Edge during or after the main event.
- Would've preferred McIntyre to get some momentum heading into the Rumble, but I guess Rey is fine.
- Good main event. Expected the faces to win. Looks like Edge has all the momentum. I can see Edge retaining at the Rumble.
Overall, Great show. Sets up for the Rumble in a perfect and realistic way. I honestly don't know who's going to win the Rumble. Should be a surprise.
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Post by Elliot on Apr 15, 2011 15:02:27 GMT -5
SmackDown, two huge matches for tonight's show. A good opening segment, and I now look forward to the Main Event. Very surprised top see Kaval and Chris Masters go over here, but I like the tension between the heels as it bring out their characters for the Royal Rumble. Solid segment with Jack Swagger, and I love how you are making him look legitimate. Glad to see Natalya and Beth Phoenix pick up the victory here. The post-match stuff was good. Jack Swagger with the victory just adds to his success in your diary, and I hope to see big things from him. Obvious victory for Rey Mysterio here going into the Royal Rumble. Finally, great Main Event with the faces coming out on top, and the little bits afterwards to hype the Royal Rumble. I am really looking forward to reading your Rumble show.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Apr 16, 2011 6:21:16 GMT -5
Hot opening segment to the show. Liking the spear on Riley. Decent tag team match to get things started. I like that you gave Kaval and Masters the win, however. Nice tension between Ziggler and Rhodes heading into the Rumble. Ha. Riley shouldn't ever go on Smackdown at this rate with the getting owned by world champions and leprechauns. Awesome to see Swagger going over Kingston here. Makes him look like an actual threat in the WWE rather than the joke he is known as in reality. Interesting backstage stuff between the face team. Glad that despite Show and Edge plan to win, they are able to stay cool. Mysterio winning the Rumble preview I am completely fine with. The only other one in that match I'd accept winning it would be McIntyre. Great main event match. I am glad to see Edge, Morrison, and Show be victorious. It leaves me a little skeptical, however, if Edge will leave champion on Sunday like everyone would expect. Good show.
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Post by Rated R on Apr 16, 2011 11:03:25 GMT -5
- The injury angle on RAW with Ted DiBiase is indeed a work and was the intended finish to the match, despite some contradicting reports on ‘other’ dirt sheets. Reports from an inside source say that the angle is likely to be used to push DiBiase as a more serious version of his character and to continue the feud between DiBiase and Daniel Bryan, possibly leading into a match at WrestleMania. He is expected to be kept off screens for at least a few weeks and he will miss the Royal Rumble to sell the injury. - CM Punk’s surprise appearance on Monday Night RAW is a precursor to his in ring return sometime in the coming weeks. As shown by his interaction with Wade Barrett there has been some talk of working a storyline between the two in the buildup to WrestleMania if WWE officials put Barrett over John Cena this Sunday. Other feuds that have been discussed for the returning straight edge superstar include John Cena, Randy Orton and even The Undertaker. - Current reports have the alliance between The Miz and Sheamus ending sometime between the Royal Rumble and the Elimination Chamber. There has been some talk that pairing the two up was just a way of keeping Sheamus relevant until Triple H is ready to get back in the ring, although he has got a number of the higher ups on his side for his performance alongside the WWE Champion. - Currently on tap for this week’s RAW is a WWE Tag Team Championship match between Santino Marella & Vladamir Kozlov against The Uso’s, plus the fallout from the Royal Rumble. Are You Tough Enough?On April 4th, just one night after WrestleMania 27, World Wrestling Entertainment will introduce a new collection of prospective WWE superstars and diva’s to the world with the first season of the Stone Cold Steve Austin hosted Tough Enough. With auditions for the show taking place across the next two months leading into the show we are holding an open casting call for all those who wish to be part of Tough Enough. Fill out the following form and those lucky enough to get into the second round of auditions will be informed ahead of the live scouting stage. Name: DOB: Weight: Height: Hometown: Prior Wrestling Experience: Looks Like (please refrain from choosing current or former WWE stars): Bio: Notes: - Only send me this form via PM. Any posted in the diary itself will be disregarded as I don’t want this thread to just have a long list of sign ups. - Feel free to sign up as many entrants (male AND female) as you like. I will be choosing the top entries for the actual show, possibly mixed in with certain development and indy talent.
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Post by dbdanielson on Apr 16, 2011 13:24:37 GMT -5
I'm REALLY hoping Del Rio takes the belt at Royal Rumble. The DiBiase storyline is awesome, I hope you give him a run with the belt at Mania. Application for Tough Enough sent btw.
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Post by Rule 30 on Apr 17, 2011 12:07:38 GMT -5
Friday Night Smackdown
Application for Tough Enough has been sent. Two huge matches booked, let's do this! Fine segment to kick off the show that adds more of a build to the main event. I like Miz mentioning how Edge got kicked off of Raw. Ziggler walking out on Rhodes builds to the title match this Sunday, and Kaval picking up the win was best. Good Swagger promo, nothing much to say on that one. Oh, nice attack from Rhodes there. You're doing great with the mid card. Kudos. I couldn't help but chuckle at the Hornswoggle segment. Swagger winning with a cool finish was the best move. Lackluster battle royal with Mysterio winning. Drew was the only other guy I could see winning that match, but I seriously doubt anyone of those men will go on to win the actual battle royal. Faces with the win and standing tall was the best way to, especially with a match like you had going on there. Good episode, can't wait for the Rumble with your awesome mid card.
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Post by CF9™ on Apr 17, 2011 21:55:28 GMT -5
I like that you're having Tough Enough as a sign up, man. I think those will be very entertaining reads. PM me if you need an extra entry. This is flowing very well and you have some very interesting storylines going. Keep it up.
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Post by Rated R on Apr 18, 2011 18:27:22 GMT -5
WWE Royal Rumble; 30th January 2011We kick the show off with a video package that run’s down tonight’s huge Royal Rumble card. It focuses on the history of the Royal Rumble, leading to tonight’s 40 man Royal Rumble match, as well as hyping up tonight’s WWE Championship Match between The Miz and John Morrison, as well as the fatal four way World Heavyweight Championship Match. The Royal Rumble pay per view begins now! We open up with a big pyrotechnics display before heading down to our announce team for tonight – Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler and Josh Mathews. They promote tonight’s huge show, featuring the first ever forty man Royal Rumble match, plus four big titles matches and a loser leaves RAW match between John Cena and Wade Barrett. They are cut off by the music of Cody Rhodes as we kick off the Royal Rumble with the Intercontinental Championship Match. For the past month these three men have been at each other’s throats. From in ring action to out of the ring assaults all three have proven themselves worthy to hold the prestigious title but here at the Royal Rumble, only one could walk away with the gold. From the opening bell this match was fast and furious, full of high octane action and high risk moves it was anybodies match. While many expected Rhodes and Ziggler to initially target Kaval that isn’t how it went down, as their animosities stemming from recent weeks lead to fair and even triple threat match. In the end it looked like NXT Season Two winner Kaval was going to take his first title here in the WWE when he connected with the Warrior’s Way on Ziggler, only for Rhodes to come out of nowhere and hit him with the Cross-Rhodes to take the pinfall and the championship! Rhodes is handed his newly won Intercontinental Championship to a lot of heat, raising the title as we are reminded that this is just the first of four title matches tonight as we head backstage. Winner and New Intercontinental Champion: Cody RhodesWe head backstage where Matt Striker is standing by with the John Cena, who later tonight will clash with Wade Barrett in a loser leaves RAW match. Striker asks Cena if he is worried about losing the match and his spot on the RAW roster tonight. Cena says that he has had some high profile matches with some high stakes, but that tonight isn’t just about a match, it isn’t just about risking his spot on the RAW roster, it’s about finally ridding RAW off the cancer that is Wade Barrett and the Nexus. Cena says that a group like Nexus can only stay around as long as they have a leader, and tonight he finally gets rid of that leader when he defeats Wade Barrett. He continues by saying that will only be the start of his night, because he damn well intends to walk out of tonight not only as the man who killed Nexus, but as the 2011 Royal Rumble winner! Cena walks off as we cut away. We head to the Nexus locker room where Wade Barrett is psyching up the other Nexus members, not for the Royal Rumble match in which they will all participate but for his own match with John Cena, which he obviously intends to have Nexus get involved. Suddenly RAW general manager Triple H barges into the locker room, Nexus immediately taking notice. Barrett asks Triple H what he wants, saying that he has a match to get ready for and Triple H says that is what he came to talk about. Triple H tells Barrett that he hopes he doesn’t intend to have Nexus get involved tonight, because if anybody gets involved in the match they will be fired from the WWE immediately. Nexus and Barrett are immediately put off by this bombshell as Triple H sarcastically wishes Wade Barrett luck for tonight as he makes his exit, leaving Barrett looking furious as we return to ringside. Melina has been obsessed with winning the Diva’s Championship since December, when she turned her back on her friendship with Diva’s Champion Natalya. Since then we’ve seen a new, scary side to Melina as she has done everything she could to try and hurt Natalya ahead of this match. Despite this Natalya has fought through and looked stronger than ever tonight as she finally got to step into the ring with Melina. What ensued was one of the most heated Diva’s Championship matches in WWE history as both women gave everything they had to take the victory. Despite hitting each other with everything they could, including their finishers, nothing seemed to work. That was until Natalya countered a Primal Scream attempt and managed to lock Melina into the Sharpshooter. Melina attempted to hold on but it was too much, as Natalya took the victory and the Diva’s Championship via submission here at the Royal Rumble. Winner and Still Diva’s Champion: NatalyaWe head backstage to Scott Stanford who is standing by with the WWE Champion The Miz and his protégé Alex Riley. Stanford asks for Miz’s thoughts on his match with John Morrison tonight but Miz snatches the microphone away and tells Stanford to get lost. The Miz stares directly into the camera and begins speaking, saying that his match tonight is a foregone conclusion and that anybody who thinks otherwise is an idiot. Miz says that when he became the WWE Champion everybody said it was a fluke, that he was an undeserving champion but that he has proven all of these pathetic fools wrong time and time again and tonight is no difference. Miz says that tonight is just another match for him, just another chance to prove why he is the greatest WWE Champion of all time! Miz walks off with Riley following closely as we cut to a video package. A cut up collection of interviews air featuring the likes of Jack Swagger, Sheamus, Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler and Nexus talking about how important the Royal Rumble match is to cementing a person’s career here in the WWE. All of them pledge to win the first ever forty man Royal Rumble match and go onto WrestleMania 27 to challenge for a World Championship. A video package airs promoting the recent events on SmackDown as the hunt for the World Heavyweight Championship has heated up and led to the upcoming fatal four way World Heavyweight Championship between Edge, Alberto Del Rio, Kane and Big Show! When you have four men in the ring all wanting to walk away as the World Heavyweight Champion you know things are going to get interesting. When you make those four men the ultimate opportunist, the Mexican aristocrat, the world’s largest athlete and the big red machine then you’ve got a recipe for one of the closest, most mixed fatal four way matches in all of the WWE. As expected there were no allies in this match as all four wanted to win this match more than anything else, to walk away with the most prestigious prize on SmackDown. This led to a very close and competitive match, with all four superstars coming close to victory on numerous occasions. However the winning pinfall was hard to come by due to the interruption by one of the other opponents. Del Rio in particular impressed in his first World Championship match and looked to have the victory when he looked in the Rolling Armbar on Edge only for Big Show to break it up, lifting Del Rio to his feet solely by holding him around the throat before delivering a vicious chokeslam. Big Show followed up with a knockout punch to Edge and looked to have victory in the bag if not for Kane. The two behemoths brawled in the ring and just as Big Show looked to have Kane set up for a chokeslam Edge blasted him with a Spear that sent him rolling out of the ring. Edge followed up with another Spear, this time to Kane, to get the victory and retain the World Heavyweight Championship. Winner and Still World Heavyweight Champion: EdgeWe head backstage to the joint office of RAW general manager Triple H and SmackDown general manager Theodore Long, who have been watching the show so far tonight. Long is talking about the impressive fatal four way match we have just witnessed. Triple H agrees that it was impressive, but tells him to wait and see what he has in store for the Royal Rumble match later tonight. Long asks him what he means and Triple H tells him to wait and see before getting up to leave, saying he has some important business to attend to. Long looks confused as we cut away. We head to Scott Stanford, who is standing by with the number one contender to the WWE Championship, John Morrison. Stanford asks Morrison on his thoughts on tonight’s match, his first ever one on one WWE Championship match. Morrison speaks about how ever since his days in ECW he has had to listen to The Miz go on and on about how he is the greatest superstar ever, but in fact he’s never done anything fair and square. Morrison carried him when they were tag team champions, he cheated to keep the United States Championship and he only won the WWE Championship thanks to a briefcase. Morrison says that he knows how The Miz operates and he knows exactly how to shut it out. Morrison states that tonight is his night and that the era of John Morrison: WWE Champion begins tonight. Morrison walks off as we head to a video package. A lengthy video package chronicles the Nexus over the past seven months since their arrival on an edition of RAW back in June. It focuses heavily on their feud with John Cena which has spanned seven months, numerous stipulations and angles, and led to our upcoming match - a loser leaves RAW match between John Cena and the leader of the Nexus, Wade Barrett! One of the most heated rivalries in RAW history came to a head here at the Royal Rumble in a match where two men would walk in as RAW superstars, but only one would walk out a member of the red brand. Both men understood the stakes but this wasn’t about retaining their own spot, it was about ridding themselves of an opponent who has stood in their way for the past seven months. The crowd were firmly behind John Cena and they too understood the importance of this match as there was a definite electricity in the air for this match. Both men came out strong in the opening parts of the match, unloading with strikes and high impact moves. You could sense the urgency as both men tried to get the victory early, including an STF attempt by Cena. Without any hope of Nexus interference Barrett was all on his own and while some saw that as a major disadvantage Barrett proved why he won the first season of NXT, putting on a great performance against a Cena who was completely fired up for this match, putting on one of the performances of his career. As the match continued neither man would give an inch despite visibly tiring. The ending stretch was particularly close as Cena went for the Attitude Adjustment only for Barrett to slip out the back and hit the Wasteland for an incredibly close two count. As Barrett went for a second Wasteland Cena countered and locked in the STF. Barrett was fading but he managed to reach the ropes. Cena stalked Barrett around the ring before connecting with the Attitude Adjustment and getting the pinfall, not only taking victory but also sending Wade Barrett packing from RAW! Winner: John CenaWe head backstage where Alberto Del Rio is shown storming through the backstage area when Matt Striker walks up to him trying to get his feelings after losing his first ever World Heavyweight Championship match. Del Rio grabs Striker, asking him how he thinks he feels. Del Rio says that it doesn’t matter, it’s just a blip on the road to his destiny – to become the World Heavyweight Champion. Del Rio says he is going to go out and win the Royal Rumble because that was what was destined for him all along. Del Rio throws Matt Striker onto the ground and walks off as we cut away. A video package airs promoting the upcoming WWE Championship match between The Miz and John Morrison. It highlights them from their beginnings in Tough Enough, through their days as tag team partners to their separation and The Miz’s eventual WWE Championship victory. Tonight, two former tag team partners clash for the ultimate prize in sports entertainment. John Morrison challenges The Miz for the WWE Championship – next! The evolution of the dirt sheet hosts came to a head here as they found themselves in a one on one match for the top prize in sports entertainment, the WWE Championship. These men are former multi-time tag team champions together, and that experience definitely came into play during this match as it was full of reversals and counter wrestling, both men knowing exactly what the other was planning. Morrison’s athleticism and agility gave him a huge advantage in this match as he flew about the ring, hitting moves out of nowhere and building offence when it looked like none could even be attempted. One moment in particular saw Morrison whipped towards the turnbuckles by Miz, only to jump onto the turnbuckles and fly out of the ring onto Alex Riley, essentially taking him out of the majority of the match. Without the benefit of Alex Riley The Miz looked done for as Morrison built up a head of momentum, really taking the fight to him, leading to a number of close calls that could have meant the end of The Miz’s title reign. Miz looked done for when his recent ally Sheamus tried to get involved, sliding into the ring while Miz distracted the referee. Sheamus attempted the Brogue Kick but Morrison saw it coming, ducking the kick and throwing Sheamus over the top rope, possibly a precursor to tonight’s Royal Rumble main event. The match continued and Morrison soon took control and had Miz set up for the Starship Pain but when he went for the move, which almost certainly would have ended the match, Alex Riley pulled Miz out of the ring. Morrison managed to land on his feet and wasn’t taking this lying down as he hit a suicide dive onto Riley, once again taking him out. This would end up being Morrison’s undoing however as Miz utilised the outside environment, sending Morrison head first into the steel steps and knocking him for a loop. It was only a matter of time before Miz managed to connect with the Skull Crushing Finale on a groggy Morrison to steal the victory and to retain the WWE Championship! Winner and Still WWE Champion: The MizA lengthy video package plays, highlighting the Royal Rumble match throughout it’s history, putting particular focus on the prize – a world championship match at WrestleMania 27! It is now time for the main event, the first ever forty man Royal Rumble match. 40 MAN ROYAL RUMBLE MATCHENTRANT #1 – Alberto Del Rio ENTRANT #2 – Randy Orton Two of the top contenders in this match kicked things off. Having already competed once tonight you’d have expected Del Rio to be looking tired by this point however he seemed more fired up because of that loss. Both men put on an impressive opening but neither came close to an elimination this early in the match.ENTRANT #3 – Chris Masters The masterpiece entered in third and started out strong, overpowering both Del Rio and Randy Orton in his opening moments. He even locked in the masterlock on Orton before Del Rio attacked him from behind, breaking the hold. Del Rio and Masters brawled but Orton took them both down with a double clothesline as we await entrant number four.ENTRANT #4 – Tyson Kidd Young Tyson Kidd was looking to make a name for himself as he entered the match early. With Del Rio and Masters down for the moment Kidd was left to go one on one with Randy Orton. He hit the ring with plenty of spirit and while Orton may have thought this would be an easy elimination he found out otherwise as Kidd really took the fight to him, the two sharing a lot of offence ahead of our fifth entrant.ENTRANT #5 – JTG The explosive JTG hit the ring next, leaping the ropes and going straight after Alberto Del Rio, a brawl erupting between them which Chris Masters quickly got involved in. Tyson Kidd and Orton continued their back and forth with Orton nearly throwing Kidd over, but the young star managed to hang on and roll back in under the bottom rope. Del Rio only just managed to stay in the match, fighting off the combined effort of Chris Masters and JTG. [/size] ENTRANT #6 – Jackson Andrews Tyson Kidd’s luck looked up at the return of his bodyguard Jackson Andrews, who has been out for the past few weeks because of injury. Andrews immediately hit the ring with force, taking Masters and Orton out with big boots and throwing JTG out of the ring for the first elimination. Kidd stayed behind Andrews who tore apart the other competitors although Del Rio managed to stay out of his way for the most part, using the time to recover.[/size] JTG HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio, Chris Masters, Jackson Andrews [1], Randy Orton, Tyson Kidd ENTRANT #7 – Tyler Reks The monstrous Tyler Reks hit the ring with purpose, immediately going after Chris Masters who he has had problems with in recent weeks. Reks tried to quickly eliminate the weakened Masters but he was caught off guard by a barrage of punches. This completely took Reks off his base as Masters ducked a bicycle kick attempt before dumping Reks out of the ring! Masters wasn’t paying attention though as Alberto Del Rio sprinted across the ring to throw him out straight after! At the same time Tyson Kidd and Jackson Andrews continued their beating on Randy Orton, who worked hard to stay in the match as we welcome our next entrant.Tyler Reks & Chris Masters HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [1], Jackson Andrews [1], Randy Orton, Tyson Kidd ENTRANT #8 – R-Truth R-Truth didn’t waste any time getting to the ring, swapping his usual rap-based entrance for a sprint, sliding in and immediately evening the odds for Randy Orton as went straight after Tyson Kidd and Jackson Andrews. Things were looking up for the pair until Alberto Del Rio rushed R-Truth, capitalising on his distracted nature. Both R-Truth and Randy Orton nearly suffered eliminations but managed to hold on as we near the first quarter mark of this match.ENTRANT #9 – Rey Mysterio The odds were definitely evened with the arrival of Rey Mysterio, who only made his return two days ago because of an injury caused by Alberto Del Rio, who definitely didn’t look happy by his arrival. Mysterio springboarded off the top rope onto Del Rio, unloading on him with some of the most spectacular offence of this match so far. Thanks to Mysterio’s involvement R-Truth got back into the match and back into helping out Randy Orton by going after Tyson Kidd and Jackson Andrews as we hit the first quarter of this massive matches entrants.ENTRANT #10 – Santino Marella One half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Santino Marella was out next as the fan favourite got a nice reaction from the crowd. Marella entered the ring and got involved with R-Truth and Randy Orton’s brawl with Tyson Kidd and Jackson Andrews although he nearly found himself eliminated very early into his tenure. Marella stayed on however and he held off Tyson Kidd as Randy Orton and R-Truth took out Jackson Andrews, eliminating him with a double clothesline. Santino promptly threw Kidd into Orton’s path where he was the victim of the RKO and became Orton’s second elimination in rapid succession.Jackson Andrews & Tyson Kidd HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [1], Santino Marella, R-Truth [1], Randy Orton [2], Rey Mysterio ENTRANT #11 – Kane The next entrance gained everybody’s attention as the big red machine made his entrance into the Royal Rumble. The man with the most ever eliminations in a single Royal Rumble match was an imposing sight as he entered the ring. Orton, R-Truth and Santino Marella all went for him immediately but all found themselves thrown away as Kane took the fight to everybody, not caring who he was hitting. Marella, Mysterio and Del Rio all found themselves receiving chokeslams as we welcome our next entrant.ENTRANT #12 – Jimmy Uso The next entrance was one half of The Uso’s, who will challenge for the WWE Tag Team Championships tomorrow night on RAW, was out next and he made sure to avoid Kane as he did so, immediately going after Santino Marella. Uso worked away at Santino, trying to weaken him ahead of tomorrow night. At the same time Kane has begun fighting it out with the only other man left standing, Randy Orton. Neither man comes close to an elimination however as we hit unlucky number thirteen.ENTRANT #13 – Chavo Guerrero Never has the term unlucky number thirteen applied more than it did for Chavo Guerrero as he hit the ring and immediately went after Kane, clubbing him on the back. The move did nothing however and Kane made short work of the Mexican warrior, chokeslamming him to the outside. Doing so allowed Orton to recover from his beating as he went back on the offensive with R-Truth and Rey Mysterio joining him in trying to eliminate the big red machine seemingly to no avail.Chavo Guerrero HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [1], Jimmy Uso, Kane, Santino Marella, R-Truth [1], Randy Orton [2], Rey Mysterio ENTRANT #14 – Jey Uso It was a bad day to be Santino Marella as the second half of The Uso’s made their entrance into the match, immediately joining his brother in an attack on the WWE Tag Team Champion. With two Uso’s to deal with Santino didn’t last long, falling victim to a Samoan drop as the pair eliminated him. Kane meanwhile was being overpowered by the trio of Randy Orton, R-Truth and Rey Mysterio only for Alberto Del Rio to jump Mysterio in an attempt to eliminate his frequent nemesis to no success, allowing Kane to fight back against his attackers and stay in the match.Santino Marella HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [1], Jey Uso [1], Jimmy Uso [1], Kane [1], R-Truth [1], Randy Orton [2], Rey Mysterio ENTRANT #15 – Vladamir Kozlov Here we welcomed the other half of the WWE Tag Team Champions as Vladamir Kozlov charged the ring, immediately taking the fight to The Uso’s. Kozlov looked dominant in the ring showing exactly what has made him such a formidable force in the WWE, dodging a double clothesline from The Uso’s and sending both men crashing out of the match, Jimmy with a clothesline and Jey with a belly to belly suplex to the outside, getting a measure of revenge for his tag team partner. Elsewhere Kane continued his brawl with Orton and R-Truth, who nearly manage to get him over the top rope at one point, while Del Rio continues his assault on Rey Mysterio.The Uso’s HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [1], Kane [1], R-Truth [1], Randy Orton [2], Rey Mysterio, Vladamir Kozlov [2] ENTRANT #16 – Dolph Ziggler Having lost the Intercontinental Championship earlier tonight Dolph Ziggler was certainly looking to take this Rumble match and book his place in the world championship match at WrestleMania 27. He burst into this match, immediately hitting Kozlov with the Zig Zag and taking the fight to Randy Orton, capitalising on Orton’s fatigued state, having been the number 2 entry in this match. This left Kane to focus on R-Truth, which certainly wasn’t good news as R-Truth nearly found himself eliminated twice during this period. Meanwhile Mysterio began building up a head of steam, coming back against Alberto Del Rio as their struggle continued.ENTRANT #17 – Husky Harris The first of the Nexus members made his entrance before the mid way point in this match as the ring began filling up once again. Harris worked smart, using his physique to move swiftly though the carnage, only targeting those that came near him before going after Kozlov in a failed attempt at an elimination. Elsewhere Ziggler continued to impress very nearly eliminating Randy Orton from the match and Kane found himself caught off guard by some quick offence by R-Truth as we head closer towards the half way point.ENTRANT #18 – Kaval Kaval was up next as the winner of NXT Season Two made his Royal Rumble debut. Kaval hit the ring in style by ascending the turnbuckle and hitting Ziggler with a flying dropkick much to the crowds delight. Kaval promptly followed up with a multitude of martial art style kicks, blasting Ziggler, Husky Harris and Alberto Del Rio before finding his momentum abruptly stopped by a Chokeslam from Kane. R-Truth became a second victim of the Chokeslam promptly before Kane threw him over the top rope to eliminate him.[/size] R-Truth HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [1], Dolph Ziggler, Husky Harris, Kane [2], Kaval, Randy Orton [2], Rey Mysterio, Vladamir Kozlov [2] ENTRANT #19 – Heath Slater Heath Slater made his Royal Rumble debut, hitting the ring and immediately getting fellow Nexus member Husky Harris to his feet. The pair quickly went to work, attacking the weakened faces in this match before turning around and finding themselves face to face with Kane. Despite the numbers game Kane really took the fight to them. Ziggler took to attempting to eliminate Kaval while Del Rio once again went to work on Rey Mysterio.ENTRANT #20 – Booker T The crowd erupted at the shocking return of Booker T as we reached the half way point. Booker hit the ring and immediately went to work on everybody who got in his way, taking down Del Rio, Ziggler, Kozlov and Husky Harris before throwing Heath Slater over the top rope. Booker went toe to toe with Kane, ducking a big boot and kicking him in the gut before delivering his signature scissors kick, followed by the spinarooni which sent the crowd into raptures.Heath Slater HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [1], Booker T [1], Dolph Ziggler, Husky Harris, Kane [2], Kaval, Randy Orton [2], Rey Mysterio, Vladamir Kozlov [2] ENTRANT #21 – The Great Khali Everybody in the ring looked shocked as The Great Khali made his return to the WWE, having been out of action for a couple of months. Khali entered the ring and was immediately besieged by Booker T, Randy Orton and Vladamir Kozlov but he shrugged them off like they were nothing, throwing them all half way across the ring and Kozlov straight over the top rope! Ziggler and Del Rio were next in attempting to eliminate the huge Khali but they too were no match, both receiving brain chops for their trouble. Kane got onto his feet and went toe to toe with Khali, exchanging right hands with neither able to get any advantage.Vladamir Kozlov HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [1], Booker T [1], Dolph Ziggler, Husky Harris, Kane [2], Kaval, Randy Orton [2], Rey Mysterio, The Great Khali ENTRANT #22 – David Otunga Another Nexus member made his entrance next, Otunga showing some smarts as he was very slow in getting to the ring and when he did he immediately stood with Husky Harris as the pair went after Rey Mysterio, who was certainly looking worse for wear by this point. The big talking point at this point was the back and forth between Khali and Kane as the two really went at it in an impressive back and forth that saw a few close eliminations. The shocker came when Khali tried big booting Kane straight over the top rope only for Kane to dodge and Khali to crotch himself on the ropes, with Kane blasting him with a huge boot that finished the job, eliminating Khali! Things went from one shock elimination to the next as Alberto Del Rio charged at Kane, using his unsteadiness from the boot to send him over the top ropes and to the floor for a massive elimination, two giants having been sent out of the Royal Rumble!The Great Khali & Kane HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [2], Booker T [1], David Otunga, Dolph Ziggler, Husky Harris, Kaval, Randy Orton [2], Rey Mysterio ENTRANT #23 – Drew McIntyre The chosen one was out next, looking to capitalise on a very tired look assortment of competitors. McIntyre entered the ring and immediately went to work on Randy Orton, who alongside Alberto Del Rio has been in this match since the very start. McIntyre nearly got the elimination on more than once occasion but Orton managed to hold on. Del Rio joined Otunga and Harris in their attack on Mysterio and the master of the 619 looked done for but Kaval came to his rescue, unloading with a series of martial arts kicks on the trio. Elsewhere Booker T nearly eliminated Dolph Ziggler but Ziggler impressively skinned the cat to remain in the match.ENTRANT #24 – Michael McGillicutty Nexus continued to grow stronger with the addition of Michael McGillicutty into his first Royal Rumble match. McGillicutty hit the ring and immediately delivered a thunderous clothesline to the back of Kaval’s head as he continued to fight off Nexus. This left Kaval as easy prey for McGillicutty to throw him over the top rope and out of the match. Nexus then teamed up and began working over the rest of the superstars in the ring, leaving nobody unscathed as they completely took everyone out.Kaval HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [2], Booker T [1], David Otunga, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Husky Harris, Michael McGillicutty [1], Randy Orton [2], Rey Mysterio ENTRANT #25 – Wade Barrett Things got very interesting with the addition of Wade Barrett, marking his first Royal Rumble match appearance. Having earlier tonight lost his spot on the RAW roster in a match with John Cena Barrett looked determined to take the victory here tonight. Barrett entered the ring and found himself and Nexus the only men standing. Barrett grinned and started barking orders at Otunga, Harris and McGillicutty but they just stood there. Barrett screamed at them to do what he said but Otunga pointed at his Nexus armband, then at Barrett and shook his head, signalling that not only is he off RAW, but he’s out of Nexus as well. The crowd went crazy as the three Nexus members launched an assault on Wade Barrett while the rest of the competitors watched on.ENTRANT #26 – John Cena The crowd erupted as John Cena made his entrance into the match, sprinting to the ring. Cena wasn’t picky on which Nexus member he beat on, unloading on David Otunga, Michael McGillicutty, Husky Harris and especially Wade Barrett. In a strange moment it kind of looked like Cena and Barrett were working to the same ends as they fought off Nexus, Cena chucking Harris over the top rope while Barrett did the same to McGillicutty. Barrett and Cena seemed to take it in turns on hitting right hands on Otunga before Cena hit him with the Attitude Adjustment and Barrett threw him over the top rope, clearing the ring of Nexus! Cena and Barrett finally went toe to toe but before they could go at it Del Rio attacked Cena and Booker T went for Barrett.David Otunga, Husky Harris & Michael McGillicutty HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [2], Booker T [1], Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, John Cena [1], Randy Orton [2], Rey Mysteri, Wade Barrett [2] ENTRANT #27 – Ezekial Jackson Another big man entered into the match as Ezekial Jackson, who has ran up quite an impressive streak down on WWE Superstars in recent weeks, hit the ring. Ziggler and McIntyre both went for Jackson but found themselves pushed backwards by his pure strength. Even Del Rio stepped away from putting the boots into John Cena to try and neutralise the threat that Jackson posed but the number one entrant just found himself the victim of a huge powerslam as the clock ticked down.ENTRANT #28 – Sheamus The Celtic Warrior and 2010 King of the Ring winner Sheamus was in next and there can be no doubt that he made an immediate impact. Sheamus slid into the ring and immediately went after Ezekial Jackson, unloading with right hands. Sheamus whipped Jackson into the ropes and attempted to clothesline him out but Jackson’s sheer size and weight kept him in the ring. Sheamus backed up and unloaded on Jackson with the Brogue Kick, sending him over the ropes and crashing to the floor! At the same time Booker T continued unloading on Wade Barrett as he tried to get another elimination, only for Dolph Ziggler to come out of nowhere with a Zig Zag before throwing Booker out of the ring, marking an un-victorious but impressive return for Booker T.Ezekial Jackson & Booker T HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [2], Dolph Ziggler [1], Drew McIntyre, John Cena [1], Randy Orton [2], Rey Mysterio, Sheamus [1], Wade Barrett [2] ENTRANT #29 – Kofi Kingston The controlled fury of Kofi Kingston was in next as we neared the three quarter stage in this historic match. Kingston hit the ring with the chaotic style that has made him such a fan favourite, first hitting Ziggler and Del Rio with dropkicks before blasting McIntyre with the Trouble in Paradise. Kingston even found himself getting the better of Sheamus, nearly eliminating the former WWE Champion. Drew McIntyre attempted to take Kingston out of the match but Kingston was on fire, blasting McIntyre with the Trouble in Paradise and throwing him over the top rope.Drew McIntyre HAS BEEN ELIMINATEDREMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [2], Dolph Ziggler [1], John Cena [1], Kofi Kingston [1], Randy Orton [2], Rey Mysterio, Sheamus, Wade Barrrett ENTRANT #30 – John Morrison Having had his chance to become the WWE Champion taken away from him earlier tonight John Morrison hit the ring with purpose, leapfrogging of the top rope and dropping Wade Barrett with a kick straight to the jaw, managing to land on his feet in the process. Morrison took the fight straight to Sheamus, having had problems with him in recent weeks. Elsewhere Mysterio finally got back into the match proper, unloading with some rapid offence and very nearly getting an elimination. Elsewhere Orton and Barrett went at it while Ziggler found himself fighting off both Kingston and Cena with little success.ENTRANT #31 – Diesel Another huge return during this Royal Rumble match as Diesel made his return. Despite not having been inside a WWE ring in years he still got quite a good reaction as he hit the ring. He immediately took the fight to the current WWE roster, blasting Ziggler with a big boot, clotheslining Morrison and nearly throwing Orton straight over the top rope. Diesel dominated being the fresh man, taking out just about everybody who got in his way as we awaited our next entrant.[/size] ENTRANT #32 – Alex Riley The ‘Awesome apprentice’ (as declared by Michael Cole) was in next and while he spent his first sixty seconds just making his entrance he quickly realised that he has no friends in this match. As soon as he got in the ring he found himself the victim of a big boot from Diesel, a dropkick by Morrison, a 619 from Mysterio and an RKO by Orton who promptly through Riley out of the ring making his first ever Royal Rumble stay a short one.Alex Riley HAS BEEN ELIMINATEDREMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [2], Diesel, Dolph Ziggler [1], John Cena [1], John Morrison, Kofi Kingston [1], Randy Orton [3], Rey Mysterio, Sheamus [1], Wade Barrett [2] ENTRANT #33 – Big Show In the word’s of Jim Ross, business has picked up. The crowd popped as Big Show hit the ring and came face to face with Diesel, the two staring each other down before they immediately went to work on the rest of the ring, blasting everyone in sight. Kingston attempted to hold his own against the two big men but he was thrown over the top rope. Kingston managed to hold on but he was blasted by a knockout punch sending him straight out of the match. During this period Alberto Del Rio nearly eliminated John Morrison, with Morrison landing in the same situation as Kingston but when he was sent off the apron he somehow grabbed hold of the security barrier. A fan passed him their chair and Morrison set it up on the outside, using it as a stepping stone to get back into the ring!Kofi Kingston HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [2], Big Show [2], Diesel, Dolph Ziggler [1], John Cena [1], John Morrison, Randy Orton [3], Rey Mysterio, Sheamus [1], Wade Barrett [2] ENTRANT #34 – CM Punk Another huge unexpected appearance at this years Royal Rumble as CM Punk, who has been out of action with an injury, made his return just not in the way people would expect. As his music played there was no sign of Punk and the match seemed to continue as normal. John Cena nearly eliminated Wade Barrett, Mysterio fought it out with Del Rio and Big Show and Diesel continued going at it. Dolph Ziggler hit Morrison with the Zig Zag but before he could capitalise he was nailed by an RKO! Orton promptly pulled him to his feet and threw him out of the ring for the elimination, only for CM Punk to roll into the ring from the announcers table side, charge Orton and throw him over the top rope before Orton knew what was going on! Punk sneered at Orton having got one up on him as Orton is forced to head backstage.Dolph Ziggler & Randy Orton HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [2], Big Show [2], CM Punk [1], Diesel, John Cena [1], John Morrison, Rey Mysterio, Sheamus [1], Wade Barrett [2] ENTRANT #35 – Cody Rhodes The new Intercontinental Champion was out next as we reached the final stretch of this forty man Royal Rumble match. Rhodes passed Ziggler on the way in and gave a little taunt. He paused on the outside of the ring, not wanting to enter, and watched as Big Show and Diesel really fought it out near the ropes, both trying to eliminate the other. It looked like Big Show was about to get the elimination when Sheamus charged them both, pushing them both over and to the outside. In his fury Big Show promptly threw Rhodes into the ring before turning around into a big boot by Diesel, who walked backstage angrily. Sheamus meanwhile turned and blasted Morrison with a Brogue Kick and began shouting about how this was his moment before...[/size] Big Show & Diesel HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [2], CM Punk [1], Cody Rhodes, John Cena [1], John Morrison, Rey Mysterio, Sheamus [3], Wade Barrett [2] ENTRANT #36 – Triple H The entire audience literally erupted as RAW’s general manager Triple H made his entrance into the first ever forty man Royal Rumble match. One man’s face was priceless however as Sheamus just stared at the stage, shocked at seeing the man he put out of action back at Extreme Rules entering the Rumble. As Triple H storms the ring it’s clear that there is only one reason he is here as he takes out Del Rio, Rhodes, Barrett and even John Cena in an attempt at getting to Sheamus. Triple H reached his adversary, ducking a Brogue Kick and unloading with right hands before nailing Sheamus with a clothesline that took both men over the top ropes due to momentum. Triple H isn’t done just because their time in the match is as they continue brawling up the ramp, with Triple H delivering a vicious Pedigree to Sheamus on the ramp, laying him out cold. Triple H poses over Sheamus before heading backstage, his mission for the night having been achieved.Sheamus & Triple H HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [2], CM Punk [1], Cody Rhodes, John Cena [1], John Morrison, Rey Mysterio, Wade Barrett [2] ENTRANT #37 – Daniel Bryan The United States Champion hit the ring speedily, not wanting to wait to get involved in this match, immediately getting involved in a back and forth with CM Punk. John Cena and Wade Barrett continued to go at it, seemingly using this match to continue their apparently finished feud. Cody Rhodes and Alberto Del Rio went after Rey Mysterio and he looked done for but John Morrison made the save, taking the fight to Del Rio and leaving Mysterio to very nearly eliminate Rhodes.ENTRANT #38 – Jack Swagger Jack Swagger has been on a very impressive streak recently, including defeating Kofi Kingston in a street fight on Friday, so when he hit the ring he looked like a very real threat, nailing Cena and Barrett with belly to belly suplexes, hitting Rhodes with a running knee and blasting Daniel Bryan with a thunderous clothesline. Swagger went to eliminate Bryan but he fought back and the two put on some brilliant counter wrestling before Swagger managed to send Bryan over the top rope and crashing to the ground outside. Swagger immediately went after Morrison but was quickly knocked back by a Flying Chuck while Barrett got to his feet a second ahead of Cena and blasted him with a kick to the gut and the Wasteland!Daniel Bryan HAS BEEN ELIMINATEDREMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [2], CM Punk [1], Cody Rhodes, Jack Swagger [1], John Cena [1], John Morrison, Rey Mysterio, Wade Barrett [2] ENTRANT #39 – Justin Gabriel It just isn’t Wade Barrett’s day. Just as he thought he was moments away from eliminating John Cena former Nexus member Justin Gabriel entered the match, unloading with some speedy high octane offence against Barrett, nearly eliminating him on more than once occasion. At the same time Del Rio and Mysterio once again went at it, the two having clashed on and off ever since Mysterio entered this match at #9. The two really went at it this time and there was definitely the feeling that one of them were going out. That feeling came true as Mysterio went to clothesline Del Rio over the ropes only for Del Rio to duck and send Mysterio over the ropes. Mysterio tried to cling onto the ropes but a dropkick from Del Rio sent Mysterio crashing to the outside.Rey Mysterio HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio [2], CM Punk [1], Cody Rhodes, Jack Swagger [1], John Cena [1], John Morrison, Justin Gabriel, Wade Barrett [2] ENTRANT #40 – Christian Del Rio’s face dropped as the final entrant into this forty man Royal Rumble match turned out to be the returning Christian, a man who Del Rio put out of action! Christian charged the ring and of course went after Del Rio who had no answer for Christian’s aggressive offence. With all the superstars involved now having entered we were into the final stretch and everybody was looking to stay in. Gabriel continued going after Barrett, Swagger and Morrison were fighting it out, both having got a near elimination, while Punk was working away at John Cena. Cody Rhodes, who had been biding his time around the ring went after Morrison just went he looked close to eliminating Swagger and for his trouble got blasted with a superkick before Morrison threw him over the top rope![/size] Cody Rhodes HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Alberto Del Rio, Christian, CM Punk, Jack Swagger [1], John Cena [1], John Morrison [1], Justin Gabriel, Wade Barrett [2] Wade Barrett seemed on his last legs, Justin Gabriel really taking the fight to his former Nexus teammate. Whipping Barrett across the ring Gabriel delivered a picture perfect dropkick and with Barrett down went up for the 450 splash only for CM Punk to come out of nowhere and push Gabriel straight off and to the floor below, Gabriel crashing and burning out of this match. Punk shouted at Gabriel about how he was outsmarted but as he turned he found John Cena waiting, Cena lifting him up and blasting him with the Attitude Adjustment. Cena was about to throw Punk over the top rope when Wade Barrett got involved and the two began brawling. Barrett whipped Cena into the ropes but Cena ducked under a clothesline, hit the shoulder block followed by a massive clothesline to send Barrett out of the ring, out of the match and hopefully out of John Cena’s life for good.Justin Gabriel & Wade Barrett HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED!We’re down to the final six as number one entrant Alberto Del Rio continued to hold on despite the onslaught of number forty entrant Christian, who wanted revenge for the injury. Del Rio tried everything to stay in this match but fatigue was definitely catching up to him. Christian was unloading with right hands right by the ropes and as he went for a clothesline Del Rio ducked and sent him over! Christian managed to land on the apron but Del Rio didn’t realise, sure he’d eliminated him so it came as a massive surprise when Christian grabbed him from behind and pulled him over the ropes to the outside! Del Rio was furious but he had no time to do anything as Jack Swagger blasted Christian was a boot to the skull, sending Christian flying off of the apron onto Del Rio, both men laid out on the outside!Alberto Del Rio & Christian HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: CM Punk [2], Jack Swagger [2], John Cena [2], John Morrison [1] We’re down to the final four competitors in this Royal Rumble match and it’s literally anybodies match. Fatigue was definitely a factor but Swagger was the freshest man and immediately took the fight to John Cena while Morrison put the boots in to an already hurt CM Punk, trying to weaken him up for a potential elimination. Despite already having been in one match tonight, and being in this match the longest out of our four competitors, John Cena fought back against Jack Swagger and very nearly got an elimination. CM Punk too showed what has made him such a threat as it was a single kick to Morrison’s skull that got him back into this match. As he and Morrison fought it out Punk went for the GTS but Morrison ducked out of the back, rolled Punk up and blasted him with a knee to the skull. As Morrison tried throwing him out Punk reversed it and threw Morrison over the top rope only for Morrison to land easily on the apron. Punk thought he’d got the elimination but turning his back turned out to be undoing as he turned back around just as Morrison springboarded off the top rope and hurricarana’d Punk, the momentum sending Punk over the top rope and out of this match![/size] CM Punk HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Jack Swagger [2], John Cena [2], John Morrison [2] With Punk eliminated Morrison collapsed into the corner using the time to catch his breath while Jack Swagger and John Cena went at it. Swagger looked completely adept against an opponent of Cena’s calibre, proving why he is a former World Championship as he nearly eliminated Cena. He found himself at a numbers disadvantage however as John Morrison got into the fray, working together with Cena against the arrogant Swagger. After Morrison nailed Swagger with a Flying Chuck Cena lifted Swagger up for the Attitude Adjustment but Swagger got out of the move and shoved Cena into Morrison. The distraction allowed Swagger to blast Morrison with a boot before he connected with a Gutwrench Powerbomb on Cena. As Morrison got to his feet right by the ropes Swagger charged him and blasted him with another vicious boot that sent Morrison over the top rope and this time the ground below!John Morrison HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!REMAINING COMPETITORS: Jack Swagger [3], John Cena [2] The final two competitors in the 2011 Royal Rumble match turned out to be number twenty six John Cena against number thirty eight, Jack Swagger. Cena was still on the ground after the Gutwrench Powerbomb so Swagger thought this was going to be an easy victory but Cena surprised him, as he does so often, by breaking Swagger’s grip and unloading with right hands. Cena ran the ropes and blasted Swagger with a huge shoulder block, before setting him up for the five knuckle shuffle. As Cena was about to nail the fist drop Swagger suddenly grabbed his ankle, flipped him up and locked in the ankle lock! Cena rolled through, nearly sending Swagger over the ropes. Cena charged at Swagger but Swagger ducked, sending Cena over the ropes onto the apron. Swagger tried knocking Cena off with a right hand but Cena blocked it and nailed a right hand of his own which gave him time to re-enter the match. Cena began stalking Swagger and lifted him up for the Attitude Adjustment, this time looking to throw him over the ropes with the move. Swagger once again slipped out the back and bundled a surprised Cena out of the ring over the top rope, winning the 2011 Royal Rumble match![/size] WINNER OF THE 2011 ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH: JACK SWAGGER!Jack Swagger is ecstatic as he is announced as the winner of the first ever forty man Royal Rumble match, cementing his spot in a world championship match at WrestleMania 27! Outside the ring Cena realises what has happened and holds his head in frustration. Swagger points up at the WrestleMania sign then signals for the belt as confetti falls and the pyrotechnics go off. The last scene of the 2011 Royal Rumble match is of Jack Swagger standing tall in the centre of the ring, staring up at the WrestleMania sign.[/center][/font]
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