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Friday Night SmackDown! | May 11th, 2012 | Roanoke, VA

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WWE Superstars 5/10 Taping Results
Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal def. Yoshi Tatsu and Trent Barreta
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• Following the intro and pyrotechnics display, the commentary unit of Michael Cole, Josh Mathews, and Booker T welcomed everyone to Friday Night SmackDown! Tonight, a huge main event is in store as the World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan goes one on one with the Big Red Monster, Kane. Plus, WWE Champion Wade Barrett returns to SmackDown to take on the man who will challenge Antonio Cesaro for the Intercontinental Championship at Over The Limit in a Belfast Brawl, Sheamus! All of that and much more tonight on SmackDown!
  
  
• As things quieted, Michael Cole stood up from his chair at ringside and asked for the WWE Universe's attention, to which they responded with an enormous amount of boos. Cole reminded everyone that at Extreme Rules, he was assaulted by the Great White, Sheamus. "I had nothing to do with Antonio Cesaro's fabrications. I was simply doing my job, and Sheamus put his hands on me for no apparent reason. I am in the process of speaking to my attorney about taking legal actio-" suddenly, the theme of Chris Jericho hit as Y2J made his way out to more cheers than usual. Jericho stepped into the ring, grabbing the microphone as he told Cole two things. "First, Sheamus didn't lay his hands on you. He put his boot to your face. Second, sit down and shut the hell up because now is my time to speak!" Cole angrily sat back down in his seat as Jericho took center stage with the audience chanting his name.
  
  
• Jericho said that ever since WrestleMania, he has had one thing on his mind. Regain the World Heavyweight Championship. He had his opportunity at Extreme Rules, but came up short because Daniel Bryan decided to take advantage of the situation. Then last week, he had one more chance to inset himself into a World Title match. "But that didn't happen because of one man, Cody Rhodes." The crowd booed at the mention of Cody's name. "Because of Cody, the best in the world at what he does isn't regaining his World Heavyweight Championship. Fortunately, it doesn't look like he'll be getting a head start towards the gold also." Jericho was then interrupted by the arrival of Rhodes, who said that Y2J doesn't seem to get it. "Even though I was the man who eliminated you last week, you never had a chance at once again becoming World Heavyweight Champion. Because Jericho, your ship has sailed. Your time has come and gone. You're old news. And being the veteran that you are, I thought you would be proud to see the next generation take over the WWE. But what did you do after someone better than you pinned you? You showed the world how much of a sore loser you are by hitting me with a Codebreaker, throwing me off my game, and ultimately allowing Randy Orton to become the number one contender." Jericho told Cody that he will be proud to someday see the next generation of talent shine, but not just yet. "Cody, you speak of me as if I'm some dying animal who's ready to be put down. What you need to understand is that I still have my touch. I'm still as good as I was ten years ago, and I'm better than you will ever be in the next ten years." The audience popped as Cody told Jericho that right now, the only thing he wants to do is prove that he's old news. "I want to show the world that you're nothing special anymore, and that all eyes should be taken off of you and be put onto me, the future of the WWE." Jericho said that if Cody wants to prove him wrong, then why not? "If you're asking for a match with me, then you got it. At Over The Limit, I'll show you and the world that Y2J still has what it takes." Rhodes told Jericho that it will be an honor to put down the old dog known as Y2J. Cody made his way up the entrance ramp as Jericho looked on, ready to prove the self-proclaimed "Future of the WWE" wrong in nine nights at Over The Limit.
  
  
• COMMERCIAL BREAK
  
  
• Returning to SmackDown, the commentators quickly recapped the opening segment and were able to to confirm that at Over The Limit, it's a battle of generations as Chris Jericho will take on Cody Rhodes. We were then taken back to last week, where a challenge was laid out by Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara to the WWE Tag Team Champions, Ted DiBiase and Michael McGillicutty. One man from each team will compete coming up next, and if Mysterio or Sin Cara are victorious, they're the next team in line for a title match at Over The Limit.
  
  
• REY MYSTERIO W/ SIN CARA DEF. MICHAEL MCGILLICUTTY W/ TED DIBIASE: A very good opening bout to tonight's edition of SmackDown. With a WWE Tag Team Championship opportunity on the line for him and Sin Cara, Mysterio wasn't ready to disappoint the WWE Universe. As DiBiase tried to get involved, Cara was able to take him out of the equation by delivering a Hurricarana onto the floor. In the ring, McGillicutty fell into position for the 619 as Rey connected, following it up with a top rope Splash to get the victory.
  
  
• The audience popped as Sin Cara joined Rey Mysterio in the ring, the duo celebrating as they now have an opportunity to become WWE Tag Team Champions at Over The Limit. DiBiase pulled McGillicutty out of the ring as the champions made their way up the entrance ramp, looking back at their challengers in nine days.
  
  
• Cutting backstage, SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long was shown in his office with the No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, Randy Orton. Teddy told Orton that he understands he has a big match coming up at Over The Limit, but he does not want to see his title match implode before it's time. "So Randy, I'm asking you to please stay out of tonight's main event," asked the General Manager. "......No promises," responded the Viper before leaving the room.
  
  
• COMMERCIAL BREAK
  
  
• Returning from the commercial break, Cody Rhodes was shown leaving the arena when Matt Striker approached him, asking for his thoughts on his match with Chris Jericho at Over The Limit. Rhodes said that he looks forward to making Jericho learn the hard way that it's time for a new generation of talent to step up and take those spots that belong to guys like Jericho. "Jericho doesn't want to move out of the way, so I'm going to push him out at Over The Limit."
  
  
• RYBACK DEF. JASON CERVANTES AND TAYLOR BIRMINGHAM: Even in a Handicap situation, Ryback was still able to run right through his competition, absolutely tormenting the two local challengers. In an impressive display of strength, Ryback managed to hoist both men up to his shoulders, planting them with Shell Shock to get the victory.
  
  
• The audience popped as Ryback stood to his feet, raising his arm in victory for the third time in a row. As he remains undefeated, more audience members joined in on Ryback's "Feed me more!" chants, making it known that he's not satisfied with his competition just yet on SmackDown.
  
  
• Backstage, SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long was once again shown in his office, this time with Kane. He told the Big Red Monster that he listened to his words from last week, and has agreed to comply with him. "At Over The Limit, I will give you the Big Show. But until then, neither of you two will be coming into contact with one another. Tonight, you're here and Big Show has been barred from the arena. Next week, Big Show will be present on SmackDown and you won't be allowed anywhere near the building." Kane told Teddy that it doesn't matter to him whether he has access to SmackDown or not. What does matter to him is that he will finally be able to eviscerate the Big Show. "And tonight, I'll give Daniel Bryan the same fate."
  
  
• Cutting to another camera, Sheamus was shown making his way down to the ring. He meets WWE Champion Wade Barrett, next!
  
  
• COMMERCIAL BREAK
  
  
• A promo was shown for next Monday's edition of RAW. Just six days before Over The Limit, the WWE Championship matches from WrestleMania XXVII and XXVIII will be revisited as John Cena battles The Miz, and CM Punk goes up against the WWE Champion Wade Barrett. RAW, live next Monday on USA.
  
  
• WWE CHAMPION WADE BARRETT DEF. SHEAMUS: A very solid, hard hitting bout to round out the first hour of tonight's show. After being embarrassed by John Cena and CM Punk this past Monday on RAW, Barrett was looking to redeem himself at the expense of the Great White. As Sheamus was going for the Brogue Kick, Michael Cole left the announce booth and jumped onto the ring apron, distracting the official. This allowed Antonio Cesaro to run down to the ring and level Sheamus in the skull with the Intercontinental Championship. Cesaro quickly slid out of the ring as Barrett covered Sheamus, the official making the three count.
  
  
• Barrett slid out of the ring as he was handed back his WWE Championship, raising it high in the air. Michael Cole bolted out of the arena, hurrying through the audience to avoid facing the wrath of the Great White. Antonio Cesaro re-entered the ring, standing tall over Sheamus while raising the Intercontinental Championship high in the air, letting him know what it's all about come Over The Limit next Sunday.
  
  
• A graphic was shown for tonight's main event. World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan goes one on one with the Big Red Monster, Kane.
  
  
• COMMERCIAL BREAK
  
  
• A promo was shown for next Wednesday's edition of NXT. As promised by Interim General Manager Dusty Rhodes, WWE superstar CM Punk will be making a visit to Full Sail University. Plus, one week before the Semi-Finals of the NXT Championship tournament take place, Seth Rollins and Alex Riley team up to battle Damien Sandow and Kassius Ohno. WWE NXT, next Wednesday on ION Television.
  
  
• DIVAS CHAMPION EVE DEF. ALICIA FOX: A decent Divas bout here. With Eve scheduled to defend her title against Beth Phoenix at Over The Limit, she wasn't looking to waste any time with Alicia Fox, hitting her with the Heart Breaker to pick up the victory.
  
  
• Backstage, World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan was shown walking backstage, thinking to himself before bumping into a janitor, or "the" janitor. "Hey, you're that janitor that's been giving advice," said Bryan. The janitor insisted that he get back to work, but Bryan stopped him. "Listen to me.....Brad. I want to show AJ that I truly appreciate her love for me. But as of late, she's been a bit uncomfortable around me. You're just a janitor, so I don't expect you to be able to give quality advice, but what do you propose I should do?" Brad told Bryan that if AJ feels uncomfortable around him, then he should make her feel comfortable by having other people there. "Maybe you and AJ could double date with Kaitlyn and someone else. Just to make her feel comfortable by having her best friend there," said Brad. "Yes.....yes! That's a great idea. You're alright for a janitor, Brad." Bryan left the scene, repeatedly saying "Yes!" as Brad went back to work.
  
  
• COMMERCIAL BREAK
  
  
• Returning to Friday Night SmackDown, we saw AW sitting at ringside as he will be once again holding a "Scouting Match" to search for All World Promotions' next client, or clients as he has chosen to observe tag teams tonight.
  
  
• AW SHOWCASE MATCH - PRIME TIME PLAYERS DEF. JUSTIN GABRIEL AND TYSON KIDD: A solid tag team bout here between two teams that could not only be considered for a future WWE Tag Team Title opportunity, but a spot in AW's clientele. After Gabriel was knocked off of the ring apron, Darren Young finished off Tyson Kidd with a Gutbuster to pick up the win.
  
  
• Young and O'Neil raised one another's arms in victory, followed by their "Millions of dollars" dance. AW looked to be very impressed at ringside, writing down a few notes as he applauded the Prime Time Players for their performance.
  
  
• Backstage, World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan was shown walking into his locker room, looking to tell AJ about their double date with Kaitlyn and someone else. AJ looked really concerned as Bryan asked what was wrong. She said that the hospital where Dean Ambrose is at sent him something in the mail. "These are pictures of Ambrose after Extreme Rules." She showed Bryan the pictures, to which he responded in horror. "This is what Randy Orton is capable of, and I'm just really worried about you," said AJ. "What, you don't think I can beat Orton?" asked Bryan. AJ said that she wasn't saying that at all, she was just wants Bryan to be careful against him at Over The Limit. "Orton is nothing for me. Wrestling him will be a piece of cake. And I can prove it to you. You probably think I'm going to get manhandled by Kane up next, right? Well come out to the ring with me, and watch as I take down his big red carcass." Bryan and AJ left the room, ready for the main event.
  
  
• COMMERCIAL BREAK
  
  
• A promo was shown for WWE Over The Limit, live next Sunday, only on pay-per-view.
  
  
• WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION DANIEL BRYAN W/ AJ FOUGHT KANE TO A NO CONTEST: A good non-title bout to close out the show. AJ looked a bit concerned at times when Kane was in control, though her spirit was lifted every time Bryan would get a bit of offense in. As Bryan delivered kicks to the chest of Kane while shouting "Yes!" the Big Red Monster was able to grab his leg and push him, though Bryan fell onto the official. When he got back up, Kane grasped him by his throat. However, Bryan was able to hit him with a low blow. Bryan then asked AJ to hand him his World Heavyweight Championship.
  
  
• With the title in his hands, Bryan charged towards Kane, but was hit with a Big Boot. Bryan rolled out of the ring as Kane turned around, staring down at AJ. She was clearly frightened as Kane simply stared at her with his cold eyes. "No! No!" shouted Bryan, which we all assumed was his reaction to AJ being in danger. Instead, Bryan rushed into the ring and grabbed his World Heavyweight Championship before sliding back out. He clutched the title to his chest, saying that he would never leave it behind ever again. During all of this, Kane took slow steps towards AJ, eventually backing her into a corner. The audience erupted as Randy Orton ran down to the ring, turning Kane around and trading blows with the Big Red Monster. Orton was able to gain the upperhand and eventually planted Kane with an RKO! AJ was still breathing heavily in a corner until Bryan pulled her out of the ring, walking her back up the entrance ramp. "What the hell is wrong with you?!" shouted Orton towards Bryan as he proved tonight what we all figured by now. Daniel Bryan's only care in the world is his World Heavyweight Championship, neglecting AJ and allowing her to be put in harm's way. Orton and Bryan stared at one another, all while AJ was still shaking as SmackDown faded out.

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WWE Monday Night RAW: Monday 7th May 2012...Alright, let's go. Kelly Kelly beating Maxine is fine, I'd love to see Maxine get used more, she's a good character with a nice look. Santino Marella, Derrick Bateman and the Usos? Awesome team, defeating Curt Hawkins, Tyler Reks, Primo and Epico in a great eight-man tag team main event. Great stuff, establishing the tag team division. Good opening promo with the WWE Champion, Wade Barrett in the ring, and I liked his complaints towards Ric Flair. Dolph Ziggler interrupting him was interesting though. A fatal five-way perhaps? Nah, not this soon I don't think. Maybe teased, though. Ric Flair's inclusion was fine, but this segment didn't do much for me, other than tease Ziggler's Money in the Bank cash-in. Wade Barrett beating Kofi Kingston was a solid opening contest and a nice opportunity for Kofi to display his skills. I guess you're doing the "WWE-style" with having Barrett work opening contests on TV as WWE Champion, sort of like a tester. Hopefully he passes the test and main events RAW and pay-per-views in the future. Brodus Caly getting blind-sighted by Alberto Del Rio with Ricardo Rodriguez as a decoy was class. I hope Ricardo starts working matches on WWE NXT in the near future, by the way. I did like Del Rio and Rodriguez trying to crush Clay with a car, but in the long run it didn't prove to be effective, I'm still not following the feud all that well. Bray Wyatt talking about the IWC! Hahah, looking forward to how he handles himself on the A-show. Good segment with Flair meeting Evan Bourne, and we've got ourselves a rematch at Over the Limit~! Eh, Evan Bourne's obviously retaining. Christian's just about to turn face, me thinks. Bored of seeing Christian and Zack Ryder face off though. Eve with a victory over Kaitlyn was fine, got her over as the WWE Divas Champion. Wow, Beth Phoenix wants the WWE Divas Championship, I suppose she's face again now? More tension between CM Punk and John Cena, heheh. Daniel Bryan's getting really selfish, it's amusing. Still think you jumped the shark a bit with his heel turn, though. Flair's RAW General Manager "thing" is making pay-per-view matches, ah. Randy Orton's promo was great, with Daniel Bryan showing more heelish tendencies. I sort of feel like you're neglecting SmackDown here, but ah well. It's just less content you'll be allowed to put on SmackDown this Friday. Bryan using AJ as a dummy was really nice and funny. Heath Slater jumping Kofi Kingston? Hahahaha! I sort of like that John Laurinaitis references still reign supreme, especially in rivalries. David Otunga and R-Truth's segment was hilarious, I liked the "Annex-T" line. It'll be hard to distinguish face from heel here though, considering that Truth is owning Otunga with jokes, whilst still playing the heel role towards the face Otunga. It'll end up switching both men I think. Poor Tyson Kidd, struck by the reality germ. Alberto Del Rio with the win was cool, although I wouldn't mind a Kidd mid-card feud in the near future, even if it was just a "1-2-3 Kid" style victory that starts it. The Parking Lot Brawl returns! Hahah, hopefully this will conclude their forgettable rivalry. Got to admire its' set-up though, all focused around car-tipping. Ziggler is just manipulating everyone in the fatal four-way match at Over the Limit tonight. I did like the Miz's idea though, being turned on him and leaving him on-edge as well. David Otunga the lawyer, talking to a janitor. Wow, that's weird. His name is Brad? Brad Maddox I assume. Christian with a win against Zack Ryder was fine, finally settling the score with Ryder, even if it was thanks to Evan Bourne. So...at Over the Limit, we have a fatal four-way main event for the WWE Championship, which is fine. And now a triple threat match for the WWE United States Championship? A little overkill, I think. I'd have paused this and added Christian maybe for June's pay-per-view or something, I just don't like having two multi-man matches in one night (look where that got Fatal 4 Way, the pay-per-view). And lastly, great win for John Cena and CM Punk against the Miz and Dolph Ziggler in a cool main event: it is strange to see Ziggler in Wade Barrett's place, though. Nice aftermath as well, with Punk and Cena holding the WWE Championship. Overall, a decent episode of RAW that felt a little long, in my mind at least. Enjoyable read though, a few things I'd have altered however.

WWE NXT: Wednesday 9th May 2012...Damien Sandow's opening promo was good, solid work with Ricky Steamboat interrupting upon a mention of Ricky Steamboat. This could be a maker for Sandow. Hah, Steamboat outsmarted Sandow and stole his catchphrase, neato. Promotes their upcoming NXT Championship quarter-final. Good win in the end for Sandow against Steamboat, and I feel that Sandow could be closer to the NXT Championship than Steamboat will for a while at least. Steamboat doesn't seem to be on that level yet. Mason Ryan beating Sakamoto was fine...squash victory to rebuild Ryan's momentum. Speaking of Sakamoto, where is Tensai now? Summer Rae? Who? I liked the NXT Divas segment, introducing Paige properly, but in a strange yet surely-effective way: how she's banned from Full Sail University intrigues the audience more. You gotta believe that she'll be back to strike again soon. CM Punk coming to NXT? Lovely, I'm looking forward to seeing what he does. Nice interview with Dusty Rhodes. Corey Graves and Jake Carter is a tag team that has potential, excluding their mic skills. Carter's are atrocious. Seth Rollins and Bo Rotundo got a good win over the duo, but it sort of demoralised Carter and Graves in my mind. And up last, not my favourite of booking decisions: Kassius Ohno predictably getting the win against JTG. I'd have opened with this match, and had Sandow and Steamboat on last, or even the tag team match. It just doesn't appear as the main event of NXT I'd tune in to watch (which I have to, since it's on television over here). I liked the inclusion of Alex Riley though, and overall, not the best of NXT episodes, but I simply see it as a filler for what's to come next week when CM Punk is here. An average show.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Friday 11th May 2012...Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal as a tag team? I really hope that isn't a standing thing. Fair win against Yoshi Tatsu and Trent Barreta in any event. I want Barreta to get an opportunity like I do Tyson Kidd. Both get great reactions, as opposed to Justin Gabriel. David Otunga beating Hunico meanwhile, was what it was. Decent opening promo with Michael Cole talking about Sheamus. Chris Jericho then opening his mouth was cool. I suppose this is a slight face turn - I also assume that you attempted the WrestleMania 13 double-turn at Extreme Rules between Daniel Bryan and Chris Jericho. I'm hoping that Jericho sticks around for longer than in real life as a face, by the way. Cody Rhodes and Jericho's promo was magic...please hold this on until June's pay-per-view, we're drowning in solid matches as it is. Too late. Ah well, should be good, provided it's only just beginning at Over the Limit for these two in their feud. Rey Mysterio got a fair opening contest victory against Michael McGillicutty, not much to add here. I don't want Mysterio and Sin Cara to win the WWE Tag Team Championships, honestly. Not yet, anyway. At this point, I think that Ted Dibiase and Michael McGillicutty need it much more. Randy Orton being ordered to keep away from Daniel Bryan? Interesting scenario. I can't see Orton obeying, and then running the risk of being suspended from his World Heavyweight Championship opportunity. Cody Rhodes is leaving already? Aw man. Ryback with the win was fine, gets him over more. I hope he peaks at the main event by the year's end, he is actually an awesome example of WWE knowing how to push someone new. Kane and Big Show at Over the Limit...snore. I guess there's nothing else for these guys at the moment. WWE RAW sounds massive this next week. Wade Barrett got an amazingly big win against the dominant Sheamus in the first-hour main event, but once again didn't main event...I hope Barrett passes this test and doesn't become a transitional WWE Champion. Antonio Cesaro then taking credit and standing tall was a nice touch, he's definitely retaining the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Over the Limit - although Sheamus has been severely lacking in momentum recently. Eve with a win against Alicia Fox was cool, not a lot to add. I like how you're trying to seriously build Eve up for her WWE Divas Championship defense against Beth Phoenix, though. Hahahah, Daniel Bryan and Brad the Janitor. I like this Brad guy's gimmick; I still think he'll be revealed to be Brad Maddox. Of course the Prime Time Players won an AW Showcase match. Millions of dollar~! isn't complete without AW's services. Hopefully he doesn't get fired, at least. Poor Justin Gabriel and Tyson Kidd, though. There are a lot of Bryan segments tonight, hmmm. I loved how what Randy Orton did to Dean Ambrose at Extreme Rules intimidates Daniel Bryan, very nice. And lastly, great main event with Bryan cheaply escaping from Kane. Bryan saving his title but not his girlfriend? Love it. A good episode of SmackDown, I enjoyed it aside from the one-too-many segments with Bryan. But that's me being picky.

Good opener for NXT. Set up the main event very well. Good win for Corey. I'd imagine that Bo would have to find himself a partner to face the Filth Parade. A good job from CM Punk on promoting the younger talent. I like the Paige story line. She's like a rebel CM Punk version of the Divas. I liked the AW Showcase match. I feel like it's a good way for him to pick who he represents. Similar to the Honky Tonk Man in the 90's. Richie versus Mason should be interesting. A real clash of styles. Good main event. I would have preferred some other than Punk to score the pin to help get them over, but a good main event nonetheless.

Good show. Advanced story lines nicely and I really like the layout and format in which you post your shows. Grand job!

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WWE Championship
Wade Barrett (c) vs. CM Punk vs. John Cena vs. The Miz


World Heavyweight Championship
Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Randy Orton


Belfast Brawl for the Intercontinental Championship
Antonio Cesaro (c) vs. Sheamus


Singles Match
Chris Jericho vs. Cody Rhodes


United States Championship
Evan Bourne (c) vs. Zack Ryder vs. Christian


WWE Tag Team Championships
Ted DiBiase and Michael McGillicutty (c) vs. Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara


Parking Lot Brawl
Alberto Del Rio vs. Brodus Clay


Divas Championship
Eve (c) vs. Beth Phoenix


Singles Match
Big Show vs. Kane

YouTube Pre-Show
Kofi Kingston vs. Heath Slater
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I love the Smackdown graphic as well as the layout of your show. It's brilliant in my opinion. Fantastic opening segment as I love the idea of a Jericho/Rhodes feud as it's so original. Not only that, but using the American Dream is always a plus for a Cody storyline. Cody winning via countout was a great dastardly heel moment and the post match Knockout punch was a nice touch. Another original feud for the Tag Team Titles and it's a match I'm interested in for sure. Liked the segment with Danielson & Punk. nXt semi-finals look really good. Again, an original and interesting feud as I'm intrigued by Cesaro vs. Sheamus. Haha, Ryback over Johnny Curtis. Fun segment. Bryan is excellent as the jerk boyfriend and shouting Yes! after AJ mumbled it was brilliant. AW Showcase is another interesting idea. Great main event and loved Punk's post match antics. Overall, a great show and I feel like I need to go back and read this from the beginning as I'm liking so much about it. I can easily see why this has the Spotlight. Eagerly anticipating Over The Limit, you have me hooked.

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YouTube Pre-Show
Kofi Kingston def. Heath Slater

A video package is shown, showing the recent actions of World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan. Words such as "selfish", "arrogant", and "self-absorbing" appeared on the screen as clips of Bryan shouting "Yes!" were shown. However, there is no reason for the World Heavyweight Champion to celebrate tonight as he defends the gold against the Viper, Randy Orton. But what role, if any, will the submissive AJ play? We were then shown the four competitors in tonight's main event. Highlights of John Cena, CM Punk, and The Miz's past championship reigns were shown, along with the current reign of Wade Barrett. But now, without John Laurinaitis in power, the deck has been stacked against Barrett. Tonight, the first ever English-born WWE Champion puts the gold on the line against Cena, Punk, and Miz. On top of that, we know that a certain "Show Off" can't be too far behind.

"Built To Fall" by Trivium blasted over the PA system as the opening graphic was shown, followed by a huge pyrotechnics display. Cameras scanned the red-hot audience here in Raleigh as the commentary unit of Michael Cole, Jerry "The King" Lawler, and Booker T welcomed everyone to Over The Limit! When cameras showed the three at ringside, we saw Michael Cole in his "Cole Mine." He stated that in three weeks, he's received three Brogue Kicks and does not feel like receiving another when Sheamus is out here later on tonight. After Booker and Lawler were down laughing at him, they quickly ran down the card, focusing on the two championship matches. For the World Heavyweight Championship, Daniel Bryan must defend against the Viper, Randy Orton. And for the WWE Championship, the odds are stacked against Wade Barrett as he defends against John Cena, CM Punk, and The Miz. Cole sends things over to Justin Roberts as the opening bell is sounded.

Singles Match Chris Jericho vs. Cody Rhodes

As Cody Rhodes was removing his entrance gear, Jericho snuck up behind him and caught him with a quick roll up. Cody kicked out just in the nick of time, charging towards Jericho. Jericho moved out of the way as Cody collided with the turnbuckle. Jericho turned him around and delivered a few knife edge chops. Cody fell to the mat as Jericho continued to strike him repeatedly. The official pulled Jericho away, giving Cody a bit of time to regroup. When Jericho went back on the attack, pulled him down to the mat by grabbing his legs. He slingshotted Jericho into the corner, but Y2J's feet landed on the second turnbuckle. When Cody turned around, Jericho came down onto him with a crossbody. Again, Cody managed to kick out before the three count. Jericho picked Cody up, irish whipping him into the ropes. Cody remained on the ropes, which forced Jericho to charge towards him. Cody tossed Jericho over his head as he landed on the ring apron. Jericho blocked one of Cody's strikes and hit him with one of his own. As Cody backed away from the ropes, Jericho delivered a springboard clothesline. Cody rolled out of the ring as the audience cheered on Jericho. He launched himself over the top rope, but Cody moved out of the way as Jericho crashed to the floor. After Jericho stirred to his feet, Cody hit him with Beautiful Disaster. Cody rolled Jericho back into the ring, covering him for the two count. Cody lifted Jericho up for the Alabama Slama, successfully hitting it as Jericho kicked out. Cody went for it again, but Jericho managed to counter it into a Walls of Jericho attempt. Cody kicked Jericho away, catching him in position for Cross Rhodes. Jericho was able to use his feet to springboard off of the second rope, flipping himself over and planting Cody with an Inverted DDT. Once again, Cody managed to kick out of the pinning predicament. Jericho attempted the Lionsault, but Cody git his knees up in time. He stomped away on Jericho for a bit before dropping his knee onto his face. He covered Jericho, but couldn't get the victory. Cody lifted Jericho up into suplex position, holding him there for a bit before planting him on his front side. Cody ascended up to the top turnbuckle, looking back at Jericho a few times as he stirred to his feet. Cody came down with a Moonsault, perfectly hitting Jericho as he hooked the leg. Jericho managed to kick out. Cody tried to lock Jericho in Cross Rhodes position again, but Y2J fought out of it and hit him with an Enziguri. Jericho went for another Lionsault, but Cody again got his legs up. However, Jericho seemed prepared for it as he grabbed Cody's legs. He locked in the Walls of Jericho as Cody struggled. He had his hand in the air, looking as if he were ready to submit. That wasn't the case as Cody managed to reach the bottom rope. As Jericho was picking up Rhodes, he hit him with a few elbows that sent Y2J away. Cody went for Beautiful Disaster, but it was countered into a mid-air Codebreaker! Jericho covered Cody, finally get the three count.

Chris Jericho defeats Cody Rhodes

The audience popped as Jericho stood to his feet, raising his arms in victory. The commentators put over the performance of Cody Rhodes, stating that he proved himself in regards to whether or not he is the future of the WWE. But tonight, Y2J prevails for his generation.

In the sky box here in the arena, RAW General Manager Ric Flair was shown as Matt Striker interview him. Flair said that with North Carolina being home to him, he decided to ditch the office tonight and enjoy Over The Limit the only way the Nature Boy knows how - in luxury. Striker then asked Flair for his predictions on tonight's Fatal Four Way main event for the WWE Championship. "All I care about is seeing a good fight between all four men. Whether it's Miz, Punk, Cena, or Barrett, I will be proud to see a champion stand tall after a hard fought battle." Striker thanked Flair for his time as the General Manager resumed drinking his wine as the bell sounded for the next contest to get underway.

United States Championship Evan Bourne (c) vs. Zack Ryder vs. Christian

The bell sounded as all three men took a corner, staring at one another. Both Bourne and Christian immediately went after Ryder, the former champion trying to fend off both the current champion and his long time rival. Bourne and Christian both stomped on Ryder in a corner before backing away. Christian delivered a baseball slide that sent Ryder's side into the ring post. Long Island Iced Z rolled out of the ring as Bourne and Christian focused on each other. The two former People Power stable mates locked up as Christian powered Bourne into a corner. Bourne hit Christian with a few quick elbows before positioning himself on the top turnbuckle. Zack Ryder stepped onto the ring apron, pushing Bourne off of the turnbuckle as the defending United States Champion crashed to the floor. Christian ran towards Ryder, who hit him with a forearm. He climbed up to the top turnbuckle, hitting Captain Charisma with a Missile Dropkick. Ryder got the cover, but Christian managed to kick out before the count of three. Ryder irish whipped Christian into a corner before charging towards him. Christian got a foot up, backing Ryder away. He climbed to the top turnbuckle, looking to come down with a Flying Forearm. Ryder moved out of harm's way, soon planting Christian with a Running Bulldog. Ryder got the cover again, but Evan Bourne broke it up. Bourne stomped on Ryder for a bit before hitting a small chest stomp. Christian got to his feet as Bourne held Ryder up. Captain Charisma hit him with a few strikes before running the ropes for a big one. Ryder ducked the shot as Christian inadvertently caught Bourne. Ryder rolled Christian up, who was able to kick out just in time. Ryder planted Christian face first with a Flapjack, getting the cover but not the victory. Ryder was going for a suplex, but Christian countered it and pushed him towards the turnbuckles. Ryder moved out of the way as Christian splashed himself into the top turnbuckle sternum-first. Christian fell to the mat in the corner as Ryder backed up a bit, fist pumping with the Raleigh audience. He went for the Broski Boot, but missed as Christian squirmed away. Ryder got his foot caught in the ropes, taking him a while to get back on his feet. Christian went for a Spear, but Ryder dodged it as Captain Charisma rammed his shoulder into the steel ring post. While holding his shoulder in agonizing pain, Christian walked right into a Rough Ryder. As Ryder had the cover, Bourne pulled him out of the ring. He quickly crawled into the ring, picking up the scraps and covering Christian to steal the victory and retain his championship.

Evan Bourne is still your United States Champion

Bourne quickly rolled out of the ring as he was handed his United States Championship, the audience showering him with boos. He hurried up the entrance ramp, looking back at a furious Zack Ryder. Not only did Bourne steal this victory right under Ryder's nose, he pinned the man who he has had an alliance with for months, Christian. Nonetheless, the opportunistic Bourne found a way and will be leaving Over The Limit still as the United States Champion.

A promo was shown for No Way Out, which will be headlined by not one, but two Steel Cage matches. No Way Out is live on June 17th from East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Backstage, Josh Mathews was standing by with the World Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Bryan. The audience booed as Mathews asked Bryan for his thoughts on tonight's title defense against Randy Orton? Bryan said tonight, it's him against the world. Nobody believes that he can leave Over The Limit with the World Heavyweight Title intact. But those are the same people who didn't believe he would make it to the WWE, or win Money In The Bank, or win the World Title at WrestleMania. He's made a career out of proving the non-believers wrong, and he'll do the same tonight. "And AJ, I think you know the drill. After tonight, will the WWE Universe believe in me as not only their World Heavyweight Champion, but as their role model?" AJ responded with a very faint "Yes." Bryan then told her to show a bit more enthusiasm. She then shouted a very forced "Yes!"

WWE Tag Team Championships Ted DiBiase and Michael McGillicutty (c) vs. Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara

Before the bell sounded, DiBiase and McGillicutty took a bit of time outside discussing strategy and who would start off the match. Mysterio and Sin Cara grew impatient of waiting and decided to get the bout started themselves. They delivered simultaneous Suicide Dives through the second rope, taking out the champions. They both rolled DiBiase into the ring as Mysterio went inside as well. The bell sounded as Mysterio hit DiBiase with a few kicks to his arm. DiBiase caught one of Mysterio's kicks, getting a hold of his leg. Mysterio corkscrewed himself and hit DiBiase in the chest with his other foot. He hit Ted in the side of his face with a dropkick, getting the cover for a two count. Rey backed away a bit before charging towards DiBiase, who caught him with a huge lariat. Mysterio was able to get out when DiBiase covered him. He made the tag to McGillicutty, who stomped away on Mysterio for a bit before locking him in a rest hold. Mysterio began clapping as the audience joined him to help him out. He hit McGillicutty with a few elbows, breaking free. He tried to run and make the tag to Sin Cara, but McGillicutty grabbed him by the front of his mask and pulled him down. McGillicutty rammed his knee into Mysterio's back a few times before making the tag to DiBiase. He placed Mysterio in a corner, hitting him with a few knife edge chops. He whipped Mysterio into the opposite corner, his chest bouncing violently off of the turnbuckle. DiBiase repeated the irish whip, just punishing Rey at this point. When DiBiase attempted it for a third time, Rey leaped onto the second rope and came down onto him with a Crossbody. He made the hot tag to Sin Cara, who bounced off of the top rope and hit Ted with another Crossbody. Cara ran the ropes and caught Ted with a quick Hurricarana, getting the cover for a two count. Cara went for another Hurricarana, but DiBiase put a halt to his momentum with a Titl-A-Whirl Backbreaker. He covered Sin Cara, who kicked out in time. DiBiase made the tag to McGillicutty, who climbed up onto the top turnbuckle. He went for an Elbow Drop, but Cara moved out of the way and tagged in Mysterio. Rey came in hot this time, taking down McGillicutty with a Seated Senton before knocking Ted off of the ring apron. Sin Cara then ran towards DiBiase's side of the ring, hitting him with a Crossbody from the apron. In the ring, McGillicutty found himself in 619 position. Before Rey could hit it, McGillicutty dodged it. He kneed Mysterio in the gut before planting him with the Perfect Plex, Sin Cara sliding in too late as the official made the three count.

Ted DiBiase and Michael McGillicutty are still your WWE Tag Team Champions

Sin Cara held his head in disappointment as he knew he missed the opportunity to prevent the pinfall. The official handed McGillicutty his title as DiBiase rolled into the ring, receiving back his title as well. The two third generation stars raised their championships high in the air, celebrating the biggest victory of their reign yet.

Backstage, WWE Champion Wade Barrett was shown in his locker room preparing for the Fatal Four Way when he suddenly stopped with a shocked expression on his face. "And what the bloody hell are you doing here?" The camera then showed the Rated R Superstar Edge to a huge pop from the audience. Edge said that he doesn't live too far from Raleigh and decided to visit tonight. "Close call last Monday," said Edge in reference to Dolph Ziggler's near cash-in. Barrett said that everyone is overreacting to that. "If Dolph had cashed in on Monday, I would've beaten him and put a smudge on that briefcase's history." Edge told Barrett that if anyone knows the power of the Money In The Bank briefcase, it's him. And if anyone knows how to calculate the right opportunity, it's him as well. And he knows that tonight is that opportunity for Ziggler. "You, Cena, Punk, and Miz are going to destroy each other out there. I guarantee that whoever wins that match, won't look like a winner at all. Battered, beaten, and fatigued. Which makes for the perfect opportunity for Ziggler to cash in. All I'm saying, Wade, is that if you retain the WWE Championship, keep your eyes open after the bell rings. Because you're not safe."

Parking Lot Brawl Alberto Del Rio vs. Brodus Clay

In the parking, several cars were shown in the formation of a circle as Brodus Clay's theme it. He walked into the circle, where Ricardo Rodriguez was waiting for him. Ricardo, who looked frightened, said that Alberto Del Rio had another message for him. Instead of listening, Brodus grabbed Ricardo by his hair and tossed him into the hood of one of the cars. Del Rio tried to sneak up behind Brodus, but he was alerted and struck first. Brodus tossed Del Rio into a car door before beating him with several strikes and knees. He opened the door, placing Del Rio's head inside. Fortunately for Del Rio, he was able to squirm away before Brodus could crush his head. Del Rio hit Brodus with a low blow before catching him with an Enziguri. Del Rio opened the trunk of one of the cars and pulled out a tool box. He took out a wrench, striking the Funkasaurus in the side of the head with it. With Brodus out, Del Rio got into one of the cars. He revved the engine as Brodus stirred to his feet. Del Rio tried to run down Brodus, but he moved out of harm's way as Del Rio crashed head on into another car. He got out of the vehicle, charging towards Brodus. The Funkasaurus hit him with a headbutt to his sternum. Brodus placed Del Rio's upper body inside a trunk, repeatedly slamming the door onto him. Brodus took Del Rio back into the circle, lifting him in Powerslam position. As Brodus was charging, Del Rio slid off of his shoulders. The Mexican Aristocrat charged towards Brodus, who caught him with a Scoop Slam as Del Rio's feet broke the windshield. Del Rio was perched against the front of a car as Brodus splashed into him. Del Rio was out as Brodus placed him into the car that he crashed earlier on in the match. In a scene similar to RAW a few weeks back, Brodus tossed over the car that Del Rio was inside of! "That's it! You gotta stop this!" shouted Michael Cole on commentary as the official quickly called for the match to be stopped. And just like that, the bout was over.

Brodus Clay defeats Alberto Del Rio

Brodus raised his arms in victory as tons of officials and medics were on the scene, trying to get Del Rio out of the crushed vehicle. A replay of Brodus tossing the car over was shown, the commentators asking just how bad Del Rio's injuries may be. Ricardo was shown shouting Del Rio's name as he tried to assist helping him out. Brodus Clay has won the Parking Lot Brawl, and by the look of things, the war against Del Rio.

A video promo was shown for the WrestleMania XXVIII DVD, available now.

Backstage, AJ and Kaitlyn were shown in the Divas locker room discussing last Monday's double date that went array. Kaitlyn said that she's just glad Johnny Curtis is still feeling the effects of Ryback. She then asked AJ if she's feeling alright. When AJ asked what she was talking about, Kaitlyn said that she's known AJ for years now and hasn't seen anything like before. "When you and Daniel first got together, you were the happiest I've ever seen you. But since he won the World Heavyweight Championship, you've been miserable." AJ said that she isn't miserable at all. Daniel has been nothing but a gentleman to her, and she couldn't be any happier. "Is that you talking? Or Daniel?" asked Kaitlyn. AJ remained silent for a bit before Kaitlyn told her that she needs to stand up for herself. "If you're not happy with Daniel, don't be afraid to let him know."

Singles Match Big Show vs. Kane

The bell sounded as SmackDown's two giants came face to face. Kane delivered the first shot, striking Show with an uppercut. Show retaliated with a knee to the gut, delivering a few body shots as he cornered Kane. The Big Red Monster hit Show a few times in the back, soon getting him to his knees. He grasped Show's throat, getting him into the center of the ring. Show also grabbed Kane's throat, the two monster trying to choke the other out. As they were both fading, Kane kicked Big Show in his leg before hitting a running DDT. Kane covered Show to get a two count. The Big Red Monster picked Show up, but was hit several times in the rib area. Show headbutted Kane as he backed away into the ropes. Show charged towards him and clotheslined Kane over the top rope and onto the floor. Show went to the outside, placing Kane against the barricade as he hit him with a huge chop to the chest. Kane then backed away as Show got him against a ring post. Kane was able to move out of the way during a chop attempt as Show's palm collided with the ring post. Kane pushed Show front-first into the steel ring post, sliding back into the ring as the official neared the ten count. The bout didn't end there as Show managed to get in the ring in time. Kane attempted to slam Show, but the weight of the World's Largest Athlete was too much as he stumbled and fell. Kane was able to kick out in time. As Kane stirred to his feet, Show Speared him into a corner. He delivered a few more body shots to Kane before placing him on the top turnbuckle. Show stepped onto the second rope as the audience stood up, anticipating another ring collapse. That wasn't the case as Kane was able to fight back, hitting Show with a few headbutts as he fell and crashed onto the mat. The ring shook as Show's back crashed into the canvas. He stirred to his feet, but was taken back down as Kane leaped off of the top turnbuckle with a Flying Clothesline. He waited for Big Show to get back to his feet, having his hand ready for the Chokeslam. Kane grasped Show's throat and successfully planted him with the Chokeslam, but Show managed to kick out just in the nick of time. Kane picked Show back up, looking to his the Chokeslam again. But Show was able to counter it and ram Kane into a corner once again. This time, Show stepped onto the second rope as he looked down at Kane's face. He curled his hand into a fist as he let out a huge shout, getting ready to knock out the Big Red Monster. However, Kane was able to grab Show in Powerbomb position and hit him with it. He crawled on top Big Show, hooking the leg as he got the three count.

Kane defeats the Big Show

Kane slowly stood to his feet, showing the effects of this hard-fought battle. Show remained motionless on the mat as the Big Red Monster stood over him in victory, performing his fire taunt before making his way to the back.

Backstage, Scott Stanford was standing by with one of the four participants in tonight's main event for the WWE Championship, The Miz. Stanford asked Miz for his thoughts on the Fatal Four Way match, and his confidence going in. "Really? Really? You're going to ask me if I'm confident in my ability to win tonight?" Miz said that just like every other match he's ever competed in, he's going not thinking, but knowing that he will walk out victorious. And in tonight's case, he'll walk out with the WWE Championship. "And tomorrow night on RAW, there's going to be a celebration. A celebration of not only my becoming of WWE Champion, but a celebration for the launch of the greatest talk show in WWE history. With the championship draped over my shoulder, I welcome all hates and lovers to the debut of my new show, Miz TV."

Returning to ringside, Michael Cole stated that he cannot wait for the debut of Miz TV tomorrow night on RAW. "How good is Miz going to look on his new show with the WWE Championship?" he asked. Lawler said that he knows someone who won't be looking good tomorrow, and that's Daniel Bryan because coming up next, he defends the World Heavyweight Championship against the vicious and calculating Randy Orton. A video package was shown, taking us back to Daniel Bryan's championship win at WrestleMania. But since capturing the gold, Bryan's attitude has seen a dramatic change. Whether it's his mistreatment of his girlfriend AJ, or his over the top "Yes!" celebrations, Bryan seems to be a new person. One man who has been very vocal of Bryan's cowardism is Randy Orton, who became the No.1 Contender after winning a Fatal Four Way Elimination match. Can Bryan find a way to hold onto the World Heavyweight Championship and further boost his own ego? Or is the Age of Orton upon us once again?

World Heavyweight Championship Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Randy Orton

After the bell sounded, Bryan put a stop to the match for a bit as he asked for AJ to climb onto the ring apron. After she did, the two shared a kiss. When Bryan turned around, Orton nearly struck him with the RKO, but the World Champion was able to push him away and roll out of the ring. Orton ran after Bryan, who grabbed AJ and used her as a shield. He then slid back into the ring as Orton followed him in, but Bryan got the better of the Viper as he stomped away on him for a bit. Bryan went for the LeBell Lock early, but Orton fought of it. Bryan went back on the attack, but didn't get much offense there as Orton struck him repeated shots to the head. Orton tossed Bryan back out to ringside, AJ watching from a few feet away. Orton attempted to whip Bryan into the steel ring steps, but it was countered as the Viper crashed shoulder-first into him. With Orton perched against the step, Bryan delivered a Running Dropkick to his upper body/head area. Bryan rolled Orton back into the ring, covering him to get a two count. As Bryan was running the ropes to charge towards Orton, the Viper caught him by surprise with a clothesline. Orton hit him with two more before hitting Bryan with an Atomic Drop. Bryan crawled towards a corner as Orton went after him, the official coming between them. Without the referee looking, Bryan caught Orton with a thumb to eye. With Orton temporarily blinded, Bryan ascended up to the top turnbuckle and came down with a Dropkick to Orton. He Viper was on his knees as Bryan hit him with multiple kicks to the chest, shouting "Yes!" after every single one. He then finished off the combination with a huge kick to the back of Orton's head, quickly getting the cover. To the surprise of Bryan and many others, Orton managed to kick out. Before Orton could get to his feet, Bryan delivered multiple elbows to his head and neck area, trying to wear down the Viper. Orton looked to be fading from the pain as Bryan locked in the LeBell Lock. Similar to what happened to Jericho at Extreme Rules, Orton was fading away as Bryan pulled back violently. Orton somehow found a second wind as he was able to roll the lock into a pinning combination. Bryan released the hold to prevent his shoulders from being counted to the mat. Bryan charged towards Orton, who took him down with a Scoop Slam. The Viper began coiling as Bryan stirred to his feet, the audience going wild. Orton tried to hit the RKO, but Bryan countered it and placed Orton in a Sleeper Hold. Orton faded away before Bryan released him, allowing the Viper to stumble to the mat. Bryan went out to the ring apron, shouting "Yes!" repeatedly once again as the audience booed him. He springboarded off of the top rope, but was caught with a mid-air RKO! Orton couldn't get the cover immediately as he was still worn out. He crawled towards Bryan, getting the cover as the World Heavyweight Champion managed to kick out just before the official could count three. Orton then backed away from Bryan as he began to stir. Orton saw an opportunity to strike, going for the Punt Kick. Bryan was able to dodge it as Orton charged towards him with a Clothesline. However, Bryan was once again able to move out of harm's way as Orton inadvertently struck the official. Bryan quickly responded by locking his arms around Orton's waist, dropping him on the back of his head with a German Suplex. Bryan had the pin on Orton, but there was no official. Wanting to take advantage of the situation, Bryan asked for AJ to hand him the World Heavyweight Championship. Hesitantly, she grabbed the title and slowly approached Bryan. She handed him the title, but for some reason, she didn't let go of it. AJ looked frozen in place as Bryan tried to pry the title out of her hands. After he did, he turned around and was met with an RKO! Orton covered Bryan as the official crawled towards them, making the slow three count.

Randy Orton is your NEW World Heavyweight Champion

The audience here in Raleigh erupted as Orton was handed the World Heavyweight Championship. He raised it high in the air as AJ looked on in horror, knowing that she had inadvertently cost her boyfriend the World Title. Or was it inadvertent? Either way, she quickly made her way to the back to avoid Bryan's wrath. After Orton left with the gold, Bryan regained his consciousness in the ring as he realized what had happened. He repeatedly shouted "No!" as the audience responded with "Yes!" He stormed up the entrance ramp, shouting AJ's name as he too knew she had cost him the gold.

A promo was shown for the WWE's anti-bullying campaign, Be A Star.

Divas Championship Eve (c) vs. Beth Phoenix

As Eve was making her entrance, her body language and facial expressions told the entire story of her fear. She turned away from the ring and walked up the entrance ramp, but Beth exited the ring to go after her. She grabbed Eve by the hair, throwing her into the ring as the bell sounded. Beth tackled Eve to the mat, repeatedly ramming the back of her head into the canvas. Beth hoisted Eve up, driving her gut onto her knee. Beth got the cover, but Eve managed to kick out in time. She picked Eve up once again, tossing her to the outside. When Beth stepped out onto the ring apron, Eve pulled her leg and caused her to fall face first onto the apron. When Beth got to her knees, Eve charged towards her with a running knee. She rolled Beth back inside, getting the cover for a two count. Eve tried to keep the Glamazon grounded, stomping on her repeatedly. Beth rolled out of the ring and was able to grab Eve's legs. She pulled the Divas Champion out of the ring as Eve crashed hard onto the floor. Beth picked Eve up, locking her arms in position for the Glam Slam as she was looking to hit it on the outside. Eve was able to run backwards and ram Beth into the steel ring post. She rolled Beth back into the ring, once again getting a good near fall. Eve went for her signature Neckbreaker, but Beth countered it after hitting a few elbows to the back of her head. She planted Eve with a German Suplex, the champion able to kick out just in the nick of time. Beth grabbed Eve and tossed her into a corner, hitting her with a few knife edge chops. She backed away into the opposite corner, looking to connect with a huge splash. Eve was able to move out of harm's way as Beth crashed into the turnbuckle. Eve rolled up Beth with her feet on the rope, using dirty tactics to steal the victory and retain her title.

Eve is still your Divas Champion

Eve quickly rolled out of the ring, wanting to escape Beth Phoenix as quick as possible. She was handed back her Divas Championship as she hurried up the entrance ramp, not stopping for anything else other than receiving her title. Beth looked on in anger and disappointment, knowing that she failed to reclaim the Divas Championship, not because she didn't put up a good fight, but because Eve found a way to squirm away.

At this time, another mysterious promo for Bray Wyatt was shown. "Memories are what you make them. I have a few memories....from back when I was just a little Bray Wyatt. My Daddy used to take me out on his shrimp boat. He found some enjoyment out of it...but I....I hated it. Watching him take all of those fish out of the ocean and use them for his own satisfaction. That bothers me because I see myself as the ocean. I oversee millions of people who have chosen to lend me their hands! And if someone tried to take my people away from me, I'd rip their hands off! And that's exactly what happened to my Daddy. One day, his boat caught on fire.....with him in it....haha. I remember where I was when I heard the news that his boat got torched. Just like people remember where they were when they heard about the deaths of JFK and Martin Luther King....and in 24 hours....you will all remember exactly where you were......tiiiime is on my siiiide." Witness the debut of Bray Wyatt, tomorrow night on RAW.

Belfast Brawl for the Intercontinental Championship Antonio Cesaro (c) vs. Sheamus

Sheamus didn't waste any time getting the match underway as he went right after Cesaro during his entrance. The Swiss Sensation swung the Intercontinental Title at his head, but Sheamus ducked the shot as whaled away on him with closed fists. Sheamus attempted to whip Cesaro into the barricade, but it was countered as the Great White was the one tossed into it. Cesaro looked under the ring, pulling out a trash can. As Cesaro approached him, Sheamus Brogue Kicked the trash can out of his hands! Cesaro stopped for a moment, allowing Sheamus to get the better of him. He threw Cesaro head-first into the steel ring post. Sheamus grabbed the trash can that he kicked out of Cesaro's hands, slamming it into the back of the Intercontinental Champion. Sheamus tossed Cesaro into the ring before looking under the ring and bringing out a kendo stick. Cesaro backed into a corner as Sheamus approached him with the stick, the Intercontinental Champion begging him not to strike. Sheamus swung the stick at Cesaro's head, but he was able to duck as it only made contact with the turnbuckle. Cesaro rammed Sheamus into the corner, taking the stick for himself. He struck Sheamus a few times in the back and on his shoulder, the red marks visible on his pale skin. Cesaro was looking to hit the Ricola Bomb, but Sheamus fought out of it and dropped him with an overhead slam. Cesaro backed against the ropes as Sheamus hit him with a Brogue Kick, sending him to the outside. Sheamus picked Cesaro up, sending him crashing into the Cole Mine! Cole ducked underneath his table to prevent the structure from falling on him, and to hide from Sheamus. Sheamus tossed Cesaro back into the ring, barely missing the three count. Sheamus began beating his chest, gearing up for another Brogue Kick. Cesaro dodged it, grabbing Sheamus' arms and locking them in place. He delivered a few headbutts to the back of Sheamus' neck. The Great White back against the corner as Cesaro hit him with a few uppercuts. Cesaro stepped onto the second rope as he hit Sheamus with several strikes before the Great White was able to toss him off and to the outside. Cesaro stirred to his feet as Sheamus charged towards him, but Cesaro countered it into an Overhead Slam onto the floor. Cesaro picked up the steel steps, stalking Sheamus before striking him with it. He slid the steps into the ring before tossing Sheamus back in. Cesaro got the cover, but Sheamus still managed to kick out. He then put Sheamus into position for the Ricola Bomb, but Sheamus tossed him over hos head as Cesaro's back crashed onto the steps. Sheamus then went to the outside and looked under the ring once again, this time pulling out a shillelagh. Sheamus ascended to the turnbuckle, waiting for Cesaro to get to his feet. Sheamus leaped off with the shillelagh, but Cesaro caught him with the Swiss Death Uppercut in mid-air! He then took the shillelagh, leveling Sheamus across the face with it. Finally, Cesaro planted Sheamus with the Ricola Bomb onto the steel steps, covering him to get the victory.

Antonio Cesaro is still your Intercontinental Champion

The audience booed as Cesaro was handed back his Intercontinental Championship, raising it high in the air as he held the side of his head in pain. Several replays of this bout were shown, the commentators putting over what both men had to endure. But in the end, Antonio Cesaro will be walking away from the battle still the Intercontinental Champion, and possibly, the war.

A promo was shown for this Wednesday's edition of WWE NXT. In the Semi-Finals of the NXT Championship tournament, Seth Rollins battles Damien Sandow, and Alex Riley takes on Kassius Ohno. Who will advance to the Finals on the first ever live edition of NXT from Full Sail University on May 30th?

Returning to ringside, the carnage from the previous match was shown as the commentators quickly gave their remarks. Cole stated that while we just witnessed an immeasurable amount of carnage, we may see more up next because the WWE Championship will be up for grabs in a Fatal Four Way match.

WWE Championship Wade Barrett (c) vs. CM Punk vs. John Cena vs. The Miz

After the bell sounded, all four men glanced at each other as they positioned themselves in a corner. CM Punk struck first, charging towards Wade Barrett and hitting him with a running high knee. Cena and Miz went after each other, Cena getting the Awesome One in a corner as he struck him repeatedly. Punk and Cena had the same idea as they both attempted to irish whip Barrett and Miz into the opposite corner. Instead, Barrett and Miz crashed into each other. Cena then went after Punk due to what happened between them on SmackDown. They traded blows in the ring for a bit before Cena grabbed Punk by his head and tossed him over the top rope. Punk managed to hang on and returned the favor to Cena by tossing him over the top. Cena also held on as he and Punk battled again, this time with Punk getting the upperhand. He ran the ropes and attempted to clothesline Cena, who dodged it. Punk didn't stop though as he delivered a Suicide Dive through the second rope, crashing onto Barrett and Miz. Cena ascended up the top turnbuckle, leaping down onto his three opponents in an uncharacteristic move from him. He tossed Barrett into the ring, looking to defeat the champion. Barrett managed to kick out at two as Cena picked him up, going for the Attitude Adjustment. Barrett slid off of Cena's shoulders, hitting him with a few closed fist shots. On the outside, Punk was attempting to get into the ring, but he was stopped by Miz. He rammed Punk's lower back into the ring apron before striking him with repeated shots. Barrett whipped Cena into the ropes, attempting a clothesline that he ended up missing. Cena hit Barrett with a running shoulder block. Preparing for the Five Knuckle Shuffle. As Cena was going for it, Miz hit him with a clothesline. He stomped away on Cena for a bit before Barrett joined him. They delivered a double suplex before fighting over the cover on Cena. The two heels traded blows for a bit until Punk hit them with a springboard clothesline. Punk tried covering all three of his opponents, but each kicked out. Barrett was up first as Punk delivered a few kicks to his chest. He went for a flying forearm, but Barrett countered it into the Winds of Change. He covered Punk, but Cena broke up the pin attempt. Cena backed Barrett against the ropes, delivering a few body and head shots. The Miz snuck up behind Cena, locking him in position for the Skull Crushing Finale. Barrett attempted to take Cena out with a Big Boot, but he ducked it as the defending champion caught Miz instead. Barrett turned around was hoisted up to Cena's shoulders. CM Punk kicked Cena in the kidney area, causing him to fall and release Barrett. Punk planted Cena with a running bulldog, covering him to only get a two count. As Punk was getting to his feet, Miz attacked him. He tossed Punk to the outside, where he attempted the Skull Crushing Finale. Punk was able to fight out of it, connecting a few elbows to Miz's head. Punk kneed Miz in the gut a few times before doing so to his head. Punk grabbed a steel chair, nailing Miz in the back with it. He continued to do so until Miz fell back onto the announce table. Punk had an idea as he ascended up to the top turnbuckle, the audience cheering him on as he pointed up to the sky. Punk then leaped off of the turnbuckle and hit Miz with an Elbow Drop through the announce table! The audience chanted "Holy sh*t" as both Punk and Miz were out on top of the shattered remains of the table. In the ring, Cena and Barrett were battling it out as Barrett planted him with a Pump Handle Slam. Cena was able to kick out at two. Barrett taunted the audience a bit as they showered the WWE Champion with boos. As he was picking Cena up, he found himself locked in an STF. Cena had the hold in tight, punishing Barrett as it looked like he would submit at any moment. That wasn't the case as he reached the bottom rope. Cena pulled Barrett into the center of the ring, but was kicked away into the ropes. Cena managed to duck a Clothesline from Barrett and lifted him into position for the Attitude Adjustment. Before Cena could hit it, Dolph Ziggler hit the ring with his Money In The Bank briefcase, nailing Cena in the lower back with it. Barrett quickly chased Ziggler out of the ring, trying to prevent him from thinking about cashing in. Barrett then lifted Cena up to his shoulders, hitting Wasteland onto Cena as he covered him to get the victory.

Wade Barrett is still your WWE Champion

The audience booed heavily as Barrett was announced as the winner, the official handing him back his WWE Championship. Dolph Ziggler made his way back up the entrance ramp smiling as his intentions became clear. He wasn't looking to cash in his Money In The Bank briefcase tonight. He was only looking to screw John Cena out of the gold, which he successfully did. More officials attended to Punk and Miz, who were still laid out after Punk's Elbow Drop through the table. Barrett raised the WWE Championship high in the air, leaving his biggest challenge yet and Over The Limit with the gold still intact.[/center]

WWE Over the Limit: Sunday 20th May 2012...Pay-per-view time again...it's rolled around pretty quickly. Kofi Kingston had to get a win against Heath Slater on the YouTube pre-show, that's fine by me. A good way to start off the show with a strong singles match showing between Chris Jericho and Cody Rhodes, nice. One thing I've neglected to say about this feud in the past is how I feel like Chris Jericho was a little rushed into this feud after being taken out by Daniel Bryan whilst playing the heel role. Three weeks is too quick, I think. I would have left it until the June pay-per-view, but nevermind, this works too I suppose. Jericho winning cleanly was a feel-good start to the show, but I really hope that this feud is not over yet. A feud like this could easily regenerate Cody and push him to the next level. Ah, Ric Flair gets his own skybox, I like it! Up next, a fair triple threat match for the WWE United States Championship; good call to have this match on so early in the show, with a fatal four-way main eventing the card. Evan Bourne pinning his own ally is a definite sign of revenge in store for Bourne when Christian confronts him about it. Safe to say we have our title match booked for June already, nice. I wonder where Zack Ryder can go from here, though. Ah, No Way Out is the June pay-per-view, like in real life. A steel cage theme is cool, but I'm really not that sure about having two of them, ah well; at least it isn't Lockdown. Daniel Bryan manipulating AJ is a nice touch to his heelish persona. Up next, destiny's time for Michael McGillicutty and Ted Dibiase. Sounded like another solid match, and I'm so glad that McGillicutty and Dibiase managed to retain the WWE Tag Team Championships cleanly: for realism's sake however, I think it would have been better to have Sin Cara take the final fall, with Rey Mysterio rolling in at the last second. Wade Barrett gets confronted by Edge: nice! Glad that Barrett got a segment like this, wise decision to establish the relatively-new WWE Champion some more on the night of the show. Hmm, I think that it would have been better to have Alberto Del Rio win this match since I think there's more of a character direction in store for him in comparison to Brodus Clay: plus Clay has now won two straight pay-per-view matches against Del Rio, it just looks unpleasant for Del Rio's momentum. Sounded like a fun Parking Lot Brawl though, that's for sure. I'm wondering if that finish will take Del Rio out of action for a while, if so, that's definitely a positive thing: he's been getting quite stale recently. AJ and Kaitlyn having problems because of Daniel Bryan is great, I like how this made the pay-per-view, too. Kane and Big Show's match, nothing that interesting really. Kane with the win was interesting, though. Nice pacing to have each of the four main eventers in tonight's WWE Championship get talk-time, it's little touches like these that makes these matches more interesting for the reader. Miz TV debuting this soon? I sort of like it. Almost a definite sign that he won't be walking into RAW tomorrow night as WWE Champion, though. Up next, awesome write-up for Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton's encounter. Sound World Heavyweight Championship match to bring us into the third hour of the show, good work. I do not approve of Orton winning the title this soon, though; I think you could easily arch this storyline out more, with Orton chasing the title for longer than three weeks. Maybe Bryan slyly escaping Orton, just to be shut down for next month's steel-cage war at No Way Out. Ah well, I just don't like that Bryan's reign was so short. AJ potentially costing Bryan the title will surely cause trouble in paradise (hurhur Kofi Kingston) for the couple, though. The WWE Divas Championship match was what it was, and I like that Eve managed to walk out victorious thanks to cheating. Beth Phoenix is not done with Eve. Wow, I almost forgot about the Belfast Brawl. Solid match-up, but I think it was a little too late on in the show for a newcomer like Antonio Cesaro honestly. Awesome WWE Intercontinental Championship defense to strengthen Cesaro against Sheamus: hopefully Sheamus manages to rebound soon, though. It did sound like a violent match - also good job in having this separated from the Parking Lot Brawl. It doesn't give us the sense of overkill that Extreme Rules presented. And finally, the WWE Championship main event. Great write-up once again as always, and Wade Barrett walking out somewhat cleanly was good. I'm glad he retained and seemingly passed the test, escaping "transitional champion" mode. Dolph Ziggler costing John Cena the title must create a storyline between the two, which could definitely elevate Ziggler for sure. But yes, overall this show was quite packed, a few modifications would have made it even better though. I'm intrigued by what you have in store for the steel-cage match themed No Way Out pay-per-view next month though, good job.

Been waiting a while for this one. Fantastic opener and I don't mind seeing Jericho go over as Rhodes put up a great fight. Hopefully he goes over in the course of the feud. Loved the mid air Codebreaker as well, nice touch. Really solid second contest, interested in a heel Bourne and glad he retained. Two Steel Cage matches at No Way Out sounds good. Love seeing the Tag Team Titles getting Pay Per View recognition, glad Dibiase and McGillicutty retained as I like that pairing. Clay/Del Rio is different and not sure on the Parking Lot Brawl stipulation for this feud, maybe I've missed something. It's very possible. Anyway, intrigued by Clay going over. I like the AJ backstage segment. Kane over Show was pretty meh, just not that interested in that match. It was a good write up though. MizTV should be great. Hate seeing Bryan's title reign end, but it was a great match. Loved the mid match mid-air RKO. AJ/Bryan is probably over. Eve retaining is cool. Excellent Intercontinental Title match, stoked that Cesaro retained in a brawl as it puts him hugely over and I love Claudio. Very good main event, lots of star power. So glad Barrett retained as I love him being the WWE Champion. He has so much untapped potential. Also, looking forward to the Dolph Ziggler/John Cena feud. Great show my man, no wonder this is the Spotlight.