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Hell in a Cell - October 28th, 2012; Atlanta, Georgia |
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Intercontinental Championship Match
Intercontinental Champion The Miz def. Brodus Clay
The Miz picked up a definite win with the Skull-Crushing Finale after a valiant effort from the Funkasaurus.A video package is shown, showing the demonic structure known only as Hell in a Cell. We are shown the four combatants who will compete in their respect matches, as the World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus will defend his title against the Big Show, and the WWE Champion, CM Punk will put his title on the line against John Cena. The package ends with a shot of John Cena, looking worried in the center of the ring, knowing his career is literally on the line in this match.
The pyrotechnics explode as "Sandpaper" by Fozzy blasts around the arena. We are greeted by the commentary team of Michael Cole, Jim Ross and John Bradshaw Layfield who welcome us to the show. They run us down the card, reminding us of some of the big matches before we go to the ring where Justin Roberts is ready to lead us into the opening contest.
WWE Tag Team Championships Match
WWE Tag Team Champions Hell No vs. Rhodes ScholarsAfter winning the #1 Contenders Tournament which started out with eight different tag teams, Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow managed to conquer them all and earn their way to this match here tonight at WWE Hell in a Cell. It was a fantastic way to kick off the Pay-Per-View as the back and forth action had the WWE Universe on edge the whole time. Kane and Daniel Bryan managed to work well as a team in the opening parts of the match, making fairly frequent tags, as did Rhodes Scholars. However, Daniel Bryan was isolated by the young superstars and the WWE Tag Team Championships were in danger of leaving their owners. With the WWE Universe behind him, Kane willed his tag team partner on, pleading him to make a tag, and after an enziguiri to Damien Sandow, Bryan was able to leap to his corner, tagging in the Big Red Monster. Kane exploded into the match, bringing the pain to the #1 Contenders and throwing Cody Rhodes over the top rope before measuring Sandow for the Chokeslam. However, as Kane went for the Chokeslam, Bryan took it upon himself to tag into the match, which prompted Kane to ask him what he was doing. Bryan blanked his tag team partner and climbed to the top rope, leaping off and connecting with a big crossbody to their rivals. Bryan covered Sandow, but Sandow kicked out. Somehow, Sandow managed to tag in Cody Rhodes, who took advantage of Bryan and began to wear him down. Once Bryan regained the advantage, he went for his signature corner kicks, but like Bryan did earlier, Kane tagged himself into the match, telling Bryan to get out. The two began to argue, which allowed Rhodes Scholars to make a sneak attack on Kane, and it looked like they were about to get the victory, but Bryan saved his tag team partner, taking himself and Damien Sandow over the ropes and out of the ring. Rhodes was left in the ring with the Big Red Monster and went for a Disaster Kick, only to be caught in mid-air by Kane and Chokeslammed to the canvas, allowing Hell No to retain their WWE Tag Team Championships.
WWE Tag Team Champions Hell No def. Rhodes ScholarsThe Atlanta crowd erupted as Kane took both WWE Tag Team Championship belts from ringisde and raised them into the air, declaring he was the Tag Team Champions. Daniel Bryan jumped into the ring and pulled one of the titles from Kane's hands and declared that
he was the Tag Team Champions. The two argued for a few seconds before Kane signalled for his ring pyro, fire exploding from all four corners, putting the argument to a stop. The two of them left the ring as Rhodes Scholars regrouped on the outside and we fade backstage.
Josh Mathews is backstage alongside the World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus. He reminds Sheamus that not only is he going to be just facing the World's Largest Athlete, the Big Show tonight, but he will be doing it inside the most dangerous structure in the history of this business-- Hell in a Cell. He asks Sheamus' thoughts on the match and Sheamus tells Mathews that he has competed inside the Cell before, and he knows how dangerous it can be, and to make matters worse, he's in there with a seven foot tall monster. He says it's going to be tough, it's going to be tiring, but he promises that he will leave tonight
still the World Heavyweight Champion, and prove that he can beat the Big Show and take down the giant. Sheamus leaves and we return to ringside.
At commentary, Michael Cole reminds us of Kofi Kingston's recent actions towards his former tag team partner, R-Truth, showing us a replay of what happened when the two lost a tag team match a couple of weeks ago on Raw. Kingston kicked the imaginary Little Jimmy, and then went on to deliver a Trouble In Paradise to the man he once called his best friend. JBL says how he likes Kofi Kingston's new attitude and says it'll get him places, while Cole and JR say that they don't have a clue why Kofi Kingston would not only turn his back on R-Truth, but on the WWE Universe as well.
Kofi Kingston vs. R-TruthKofi Kingston comes out with a brand new theme song, reminiscent of
"Kingston" by Sean Kingston, courtesy of Jim Johnston. Kingston comes out wearing a black sleeveless jacket and black sunglasses, ignoring the fans at ringside as he walks past them. The design on his trunks that once showed a smiling face, now show an angry face instead. Kingston's persona has completely changed, but tonight, R-Truth hopes to get some payback on behalf of Little Jimmy. The match begins fairly evenly, with Kingston showing a much more aggressive style. Truth tried to mount some offence, but it just wasn't working as Kingston remained in control. The former best friends battled with all they had, Truth showing signs of anger after what Kingston did a couple of weeks ago. But perhaps the anger got the better of him tonight and allowed Kingston to get the advantage. After Truth missed a corkscrew forearm, Kofi Kingston was able to hit the Trouble In Paradise to a gasp from the crowd. But Kingston wasn't finished there as he picked Truth up from the canvas and proceeded to fold him up with a vicious S.O.S and finally claimed the victory.
Kofi Kingston def. R-TruthAs Kingston's new theme plays, the crowd boo, Kofi on one knee by Truth's motionless body. Kingston's expression doesn't change as he looked at Truth, almost pitiful of him. Kingston looks over to ringside and then leaves the ring, only to grab a steel chair. The referee pleads with him to put it down, but Kofi threatens to hit him with the chair and the referee leaps out of the ring, wanting no part of it. Kingston watches as R-Truth slowly climbs to his feet, only to deliver a hard chair shot directly to the spine of R-Truth, sending him down to the canvas to a gasp from the WWE Universe. Kingston then drives the top of the chair into the spine of his former tag team partner, causing him to scream in pain. Kingston drops the steel chair and shouts something at Truth before leaving the ring. Nobody knows what's come over Kofi Kingston, but it's a rather disturbing change of personality.
We see a video package for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, featuring WWE superstars and divas saying their bit in the fight against breast cancer. Support Susan G. Komen now.
Backstage, we see Raw General Manager, AJ Lee to a decent reaction before John Cena walks in to an explosive pop. AJ asks what she can do for Cena, and he says that tonight could very well be his last night in the WWE, even if he is going to do everything he can to make sure it isn't. He says that CM Punk is a great athlete, and it's only natural to consider the fact that he could potentially lose tonight inside the Cell, but he wanted to talk to AJ Lee about something should that actually happen. AJ says she's all ears, and Cena says that he has one final wish as a member of the WWE roster, and should he lose tonight, he wants AJ's view on it. The two look at each other as the scene fades away.
Returning to ringside, the commentary team tell us that up next will be Randy Orton taking on Alberto Del Rio, and they show us a few clips of what has happened recently between the two. Which of them will walk out today with their head held high?
Randy Orton vs. Alberto Del RioThis wasn't going to be a regular match, these two can't stand each other. The two circled each other in the ring before finally locking up, Del Rio getting the opening advantage by instantly going to work on Orton's left arm. Ricardo cheered him on from ringside as Del stomped down on Randy's arm, softening it up for later on. Del Rio drags Orton out of the ring and slams his left arm into the steel post, making Randy cringe in pain. Del Rio taunts to the fans by ringside, receiving boos from every one of them. As Del Rio returns to the attack, Orton fights back, delivering hard rights to the gut of Del Rio and throwing him back into the ring. Orton ducks a clothesline and then hits one of his own, and another, and finally hits his patented powerslam to a pop from the crowd. Orton is rolling, but then Ricardo jumps onto the ring apron to try and slow The Viper, only to be dragged in over the top rope by an angry Orton. Ricardo gets to his feet and meets a powerslam of his own, being driven into the canvas. Orton shoves Rodriguez out of the ring using his feet, but turns around into a sickening enziguiri from Alberto Del Rio. The Mexican Aristocrat hooks the leg, but Orton manages to kick out. Del Rio signals for the end and locks in the Cross Armbreaker, the WWE Universe pleading with Orton to get to the ropes somehow. Instead of reaching the ropes, Orton rolls Del Rio up and he is forced to break the hold to kick out of the pinning predicament. Orton hits a fantastic dropkick on Del Rio and then sizes him up for the RKO. However, Ricardo is back on his feet and once again jumps onto the apron. Orton has had enough and gets to his feet, kicking Ricardo in the gut and setting him up for the hanging DDT. Del Rio goes in for the attack, but Orton reverses it and hangs Del Rio up as well-- double DDT! Orton is in full control and is ready to hit the RKO on Del Rio. He goes for it, but somehow, Del Rio manages to roll Orton up as he went for the RKO, and as the referee counted the pinfall, Ricardo Rodriguez was pulling on the hand of Del Rio for extra leverage, and some way, Del Rio picked up the shocking victory!
Alberto Del Rio def. Randy OrtonThe crowd boo as Del Rio quickly leaps out of the ring and retreats alongside Ricardo, The Viper looking as frustrated as ever. He knows that Del Rio cheated, and tries to explain to the referee, but the referee says the match is over and he can't do anything about it. Orton looks on over the ropes, his face red with anger as Del Rio and Rodriguez leave with smug grins across their faces. This is far from over between these two bitter rivals.
Josh Mathews is once against backstage, this time alongside the challenger for the World Heavyweight Championship, the Big Show to a ton of heat. He asks Big Show what it would mean to him to become the World Champion tonight inside Hell in a Cell. Big Show looks at Josh Mathews and says that winning the World Championship would shut the mouths of all those people that call him a joke, and it would erase the 45 second title reign he had in December from memory. He says it isn't a matter of "if" tonight, but "how", and he can answer "how" he is going to win the World Heavyweight Championship. He raises his clenched right fist, and says "that's how", claiming that he has knocked Sheamus out twice in recent weeks, and he is going to do it a third time here tonight and take back the title that is rightfully his. He says that Sheamus doesn't know what he's dealing with, but after tonight, he'll not know what hit him. Show leaves and we cut back to ringside.
A video package is shown, highlighting the feud between Sheamus and the Big Show, telling us how it all started and the recent interactions between the two. It shows how each man has hit their finishing move on the other at some point, but the package closes on a shot of Big Show knocking Sheamus out with the Knockout Punch. Will this be the scene we see tonight inside Hell in a Cell? The Cell is slowly lowered as the commentary team tell us how devastating this structure can be, but is also fundamental in cementing the legacies of many WWE superstars and legends. It's time for our first Hell in a Cell Match of the night.
World Heavyweight Championship Hell in a Cell Match
World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus vs. Big ShowThese two warrior enter the Cell and examine their surroundings, taking it all in before the bell is finally rung. Big Show kicks off the match by showing Sheamus his fist, almost as if to say "take a look at your future". Sheamus remains focused, not letting Big Show get inside his head as the two circle the ring. Sheamus runs in all guns blazing for a shoulder tackle, but Big Show delivers a huge right hand to the ribs, causing Sheamus to collapse to the canvas. Show continues the attack, not letting the opportunity get away from him and throws Sheamus into the corner before delivering rights and lefts to the gut, a scene that is quite difficult to watch. Show hits Sheamus with a few frying-pan like chops, dropping the World Champion to his knees. Show then kicks Sheamus out of the ring and it looks like the Cell is about to come into play. Show rams Sheamus into the side of the Cell with his shoulder again and again, showing absolutely no remorse. Sheamus hasn't even had any offence yet and is getting dominated by the World's Largest Athlete, being thrown into the Cell wall over and over. Big Show finally stops, and instead throws Sheamus into the steel steps. As Big Show goes to pick Sheamus up again, Sheamus fights back, the crowd behind him, hitting Big Show with right hands to the gut. Sheamus somehow gets to his feet and drills Show in the head with multiple shots, and finally throws him into the Cell wall, giving him a taste of his own medicine. Sheamus picks up the steel steps and drives them into the skull of the Big Show to a huge pop. He rolls Big Show back into the ring and covers him, but only gets a two count. Sheamus backs into a corner and it seems as if it's time for a Brogue Kick! He goes for it, but the Big Show catches his foot! He throws Sheamus backwards over the top rope and Sheamus falls into the Cell wall, a collective gasp coming from the WWE Universe. Show follows him out and grates his face across the Cell while shouting to the fans at ringside, asking them if they "like that". Show rolls him back into the ring, but makes the mistake of taking too long to get back in--
Brogue Kick! The crowd erupt as Sheamus hits the Brogue Kick on Big Show. He covers him, but Show kicks out! The fans are in shock, but not as much as Sheamus is. Sheamus gets up and sets Big Show up for a second Brogue Kick... but Big Show hits the Knockout Punch! Once again, the crowd are in shock as Sheamus drops the canvas. Big Show drops to his knees and covers the Great White-- Sheamus kicks out! The arena erupts as Sheamus somehow kicks out of the Knockout Punch, and Big Show can't believe it. Show doesn't waste any time and picks Sheamus up, grabbing him around the throat and going for a Chokeslam, but Sheamus slips out, bounces off the ropes and-- a second Brogue Kick! But instead of going for a cover, Sheamus backs into the corner and sets up for a third Brogue Kick... he connects! Sheamus finally drops to the canvas and hooks the giant leg of the Big Show. 1 - 2 - 3!
World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus def. Big ShowThe crowd loved this match, and erupted for the result as the World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus retains his title over some game competition. The Great White gets to his feet, clearly hurting as the Cell is raised and he is handed the World Championships. He raises it above his head as the referee goes over to check on Big Show. But then, nothing could compare to the eruption that was about to happen-- Dolph Ziggler's theme hits the arena. The WWE Universe explodes as Sheamus' head turns towards the entrance. He drops the title and gets ready to fight, Ziggler's graphics playing on the stage and everyone awaiting his arrival. But, after quite a few seconds, there's nothing. Ziggler is nowhere to be seen and Sheamus, along with the WWE Universe are highly confused. His theme fades and the graphics switch off, Sheamus getting out of his fighting stance. But as he turns around--
Knockout Punch! The Big Show is back on his feet, and out of pure anger, drills Sheamus with a huge right hand. There's no way Sheamus is getting up from two Knockout Punches. And that's when it happened...
The theme of Dolph Ziggler hit a second time and the crowd erupted once more. This time, Ziggler appears on the stage and runs down to ringside, briefcase in hand and slides into the ring. He shoves the briefcase into the referee and tells him he's cashing-in, Big Show looking on. Show approaches Ziggler, and it looks like he's going to do something, but after turning and looking at the lifeless Sheamus, he simply leaves the ring and lets everything unfold. Justin Roberts announces that Ziggler has indeed cashed-in-- it's official!
World Heavyweight Championship Match
World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus vs. Dolph ZigglerThe referee assists Sheamus to his feet, but he can barely stand after receiving the vicious Knockout Punch from the Big Show. Sheamus finally climbs to his feet and the bell rings. He stumbles into the center of the ring, only to be hit with the ZigZag from Ziggler and the entire arena is in shock. Ziggler hooks the leg of the Great White-- Ziggler wins!
Dolph Ziggler def. World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus (New Champion)Ziggler's theme hits once again and the WWE Universe don't know what to do. Vickie Guerrero comes rushing out, screaming in celebration as she enters the ring alongside her 'client'. The referee hands Ziggler the belt, but Vickie snatches it off him and hands it to Dolph herself. Ziggler raises it above his head and screams "It's about damn time!" with Vickie applauding him with a Cheshire cat like grin on her face. Sheamus is out cold on the canvas having suffered one hell of a beating prior to this. Big Show watches on from the stage, almost smirking, clearly happy that Sheamus has lost the World Heavyweight Championship. Dolph Ziggler has finally cashed-in and become the World Heavyweight Champion. Tonight is definitely a night to remember!
We are shown a video package advertising WWE Survivor Series, which will air on November 18th, 2012!
Returning to WWE Hell in a Cell, the commentary team say how shocking the events that just took place were, reminding us that Dolph Ziggler is the new World Heavyweight Champion. But the show must go on, and it's time for the collision of two of the WWE's best up and coming superstars, Ryback and Wade Barrett. We are reminded that Ryback would get involved in the situation with CM Punk many times before being attacked by Wade Barrett on an episode of Raw. This would spark the feud between the two and lead to this match right here.
Ryback vs. Wade BarrettThese two superstars squared off in the center of the ring, ready to put this rivalry to rest, but both of them have a mountain to climb as both have been undefeated in recent months. The match kicked off with Ryback running right through Barrett, using his clear strength advantage to gain control. He threw Barrett around the ring as if he was nothing, but Barrett found an opening as he kicked Ryback in the gut and went on the attack. Barrett wore down the big man, taking the fight to him like nobody had before. He strategically wore Ryback down and boasted that he was dominating the machine. He bounced Ryback off the ropes and hit him with the Winds of Change, things seemed to be going Barrett's way, but he only gets a two count on the cover. Barrett lifts Ryback up and goes for The Souvenir, but like recent weeks, Ryback blocks it and stares into the eyes of Barrett with intensity. He shoved Barrett to the canvas and delivers a huge big boot as he gets to his feet. Ryback starts gaining momentum, hitting Barrett with the Meat Hook clothesline, and then signalling for the Shell Shocked. He lifts Barrett up and goes for it, but Barrett slips off and grabs Ryback's arm--
The Souvenir! Ryback drops to the canvas and Barrett goes for the cover. Could this be the first loss for Ryback? Ryback kicks out! Wade Barrett can't believe it as Ryback kicks out of The Souvenir and lifts him up for a second, but Ryback quickly lifts Barrett onto his shoulders and drops him with the Shell Shocked, picking up the victory.
Ryback def. Wade BarrettThe crowd pop as Ryback is declared the winner, leaving Barrett in a heap on the canvas. A "Feed me more" chant breaks out in the arena and Ryback taunts alongside it. Not even the British brawler was able to stop this machine, so it begs the question, can anyone?
We go backstage to see Josh Mathews, standing alongside the new World Heavyweight Champion, Dolph Ziggler. Vickie Guerrero is by his side as Mathews asks him how it feels to have finally captured the title. Ziggler says that it was only a matter of time before he became the World Heavyweight Champion, and now the entire world will see what he is capable of. He says that Sheamus didn't see it coming, and just like he said, he followed through with his guarantee. Vickie says that her 'client' is now the number one guy in the WWE, and there is nobody that can match up to him. Dolph says that the World Championship is now where it belongs, and that's how it's going to stay. He and Vickie leave as we cut back to ringside.
At the commentary desk, we are told that up next, it is the Divas Championship Match, and they remind us that over the past month, Kaitlyn has been trying to track down exactly who attacked her at Night of Champion, and the main suspect is now Divas Champion, Eve, who swears that she has nothing to do with it. Tonight, Kaitlyn gets the opportunity she should've got last month at Night of Champions as she faces Eve for the Divas Championship one-on-one.
Divas Championship Match
Divas Champion Eve vs. KaitlynThe Divas Champion started off the match by trying to make amends with Kaitlyn, promising that she had nothing to do with her attack and offering a handshake. Kaitlyn looked around the WWE Universe as if to ask whether she should take it. As expected, the fans wanted her to lay Eve out, and that's exactly what she did with a thunderous forearm to the face. Kaitlyn went on the attack and beat Eve down the best she could. Kaitlyn dominated most of the match, frustration taking over. However, Eve managed to battle back and defend herself later on, hitting an Eve-sault on Kaitlyn, but only getting a two count. Kaitlyn signalled that she was ready to finish the match and lifted Eve up, apparently about to hit the reverse STO she'd been finishing matches with lately, but before she could, Eve slipped out and rolled Kaitlyn up, but again, only got a two count. Eve took control and started gloating, but then out of nowhere-- what's Beth Phoenix doing here? Beth Phoenix slides into the ring and for no apparent reason, drills Eve with a huge clothesline, forcing the referee to ring the bell.
Divas Champion Eve def. Kaitlyn via DisqualificationThe WWE Universe are eager for an explanation as Beth Phoenix stands tall above the Divas Champion. Kaitlyn gets to her feet and confronts Beth to ask her what she's doing, but then--
GlamSlam! Phoenix plants Kaitlyn with a GlamSlam out of nowhere! Did Beth Phoenix attack Kaitlyn at Night of Champions? Was her denial earlier this month all a lie? Beth Phoenix snatches the Divas Championship out of the referee's hands and raises it above her head before dropping it onto Eve and leaving the ring. Layla runs out, passing Phoenix with a scowl and then entering the ring to check on Kaitlyn. Things certainly just got interesting in the divas division.
Backstage, Josh Mathews is standing by once again, but this time with the WWE Champion, CM Punk and Paul Heyman. Mathews asks how confident CM Punk is feeling going into this match with John Cena. Punk says he is oozing confidence, because he knows that John Cena's ego has screwed him over tonight. He says that Cena isn't at 100% health, his arm is still injured, but Cena's spotlight craving wouldn't allow him to sit at home and rest, but tonight Punk promises that John Cena will have plenty of time to rest after he beats him inside Hell in a Cell and sends him packing from the WWE. Punk says that tomorrow night on Raw, when John Cena is no longer employed by the WWE, Punk will deliver a special message to Cena who will be watching from his home in West Newbury and he will wish him the best in all his future endeavours. CM Punk and Paul Heyman leaves and it's now time for Main Event.
We are shown a video package highlighting the feud between these two men, going all the way back to WWE Money in the Bank in 2011, right up to tonight inside Hell in a Cell. It recalls that CM Punk has been the WWE Champion for 343 days, and that John Cena hopes to put an end to that reign. With both men having their own Hell in a Cell experience, which one will prevail when it comes down to it? The final moment of the video package is CM Punk saying "If you lose-- you're gone" to John Cena as he looks on nervously.
WWE Championship Hell in a Cell Match
WWE Champion CM Punk vs. John CenaOf course, as everyone knows, if John Cena loses tonight, he must leave the WWE. This was on the mind of John Cena the whole time her made his way towards the Cell. The bell rang and it was time for the match to begin. CM Punk began the match by mocking Cena, waving goodbye to him prematurely and getting into his head. Cena was having none of it and charged at Punk, ramming him into the corner and unloading on the Straight Edge Superstar. Cena delivered rights and lefts as CM Punk attempted to cover up, but the referee couldn't do anything about it. Paul Heyman screamed from outside the Cell, but Cena wouldn't stop. He finally whipped Punk out of the corner and into the opposite one, running at him and nailing a clothesline. Cena was clearly determined to win this one and not only become WWE Champion, but save his career. Cena then threw Punk to the outside and followed him out. Cena whipped Punk towards the Cell, but Punk used his feet to stop him hitting it and instead, threw Cena into it. Punk used the Cell to his advantage, ramming Cena's head into the mesh and sending him to the floor. Punk lifted Cena up and drove his foot into the back of Cena's head, squashing his face up against the Cell wall. Heyman rushed round to the side they were on and started screaming in Cena's face. Cena fought back, hitting elbows to Punks gut and then throwing him into the Cell wall as Heyman staggers back in shock. Cena points to Heyman and tells him that he'll get him just like he did on Raw. Cena turns around and is low blowed by the WWE Champion, the WWE Universe booing his actions. Punk throws Cena into the ring and then goes underneath to look for a weapon. He pulls out a Singapore cane and then slides into the ring. He goes on to whack Cena with the cane repeatedly, a sadistic smile on his face with every shot. Suddenly, Cena catches the cane shot and yanks it out of Punk's hands before beating him with it! The crowd erupt as Cena beats Punk with the cane shot after shot. He then tosses it aside and hits his combination of moves which ends with the spin-out powerbomb and then measuring up for the Five-Knuckle Shuffle. Cena bounces off the ropes and hits it, getting ready for the Attitude Adjustment. He lifts Punk up, but he slips off and hits Cena with a roundhouse kick! He hooks the leg, but Cena kicks out at two. Punk throws Cena into the corner and follows it up with his high knee/bulldog combination. He then picks Cena up again to lift him onto his shoulders, and to the shock of everyone, he hits the Go To Sleep! He covers Cena, but again, a two count! Punk gets frustrated and leaves the ring, grabbing a steel chair from underneath. He enters the ring and goes to hit Cena, but Cena moves, stealing the chair and driving it into the heart of CM Punk, before delivering a big shot to the spine. Cena tosses the chair aside and throws Punk out of the ring. Cena grabs him and rams him into the Cell wall and catches him on rebound by lifting him onto his shoulders. He's going for the Attitude Adjustment on the outside! Paul Heyman pleads with him not to do it, and the distraction does it's job as Punk once again slips off and drives Cena into the Cell wall. Punk slides into the ring and sees an opportunity-- suicide dive! The crowd pop as Punk flies through the ropes and drives himself and Cena into the steel mesh, sending both men to the floor. Punk makes it to his feet and rolls Cena into the ring, but then he consults with Heyman through the Cell wall. Heyman passes Punk a lead pipe through one of the holes and Punk smirks as he turns to look at Cena in the ring. Punk enters and goes to hit Cena--
Attitude Adjustment! The crowd erupt as Cena hits an Attitude Adjustment out of nowhere! Heyman goes berserk as Cena hooks the leg, but Punk somehow kicks out! Cena takes off his sweatbands and gets ready to end this, going for the STF. However, Punk rolls forward, sending Cena into the ropes. When he turns around, Punk grabs him--
Rock Bottom! CM Punk hits a Rock Bottom on John Cena! He covers Cena-- Cena kicks out! This is an incredible match. Punk says it's over and stalks Cena as he climbs to his feet, but Cena slips off Punk's shoulders and the two hit a double clothesline, taking each other to the canvas. Suddenly, Paul Heyman seems like he's had enough and goes to the Cell door. The referees try to get him away, but he actually punches them and shoves them aside. Heyman grabs the keys and unlocks the chain, opening the Cell door and entering the demonic structure. He enters the ring and picks up the lead pipe he introduced earlier and tries to wake Punk up. As he is doing so, Cena gets to his feet and sees Heyman. The crowd erupt as Cena spins Heyman around and lifts him into his shoulder! But then suddenly, CM Punk hits Cena in the back of the skull with the lead pipe! The crowd boo as Cena drops Heyman and falls to his knees. Punk then picks Cena up and hits him with a second Go To Sleep. He covers Cena and Paul Heyman counts the three along with the referee. The crowd are in shock as we have just witnessed the end of John Cena's WWE career.
WWE Champion CM Punk def. John Cena (John Cena must leave the WWE)An eerie silence takes over Atlanta, Georgia as CM Punk is handed the WWE Championship and celebrates alongside Paul Heyman as the Cell is raised. John Cena is out cold on the canvas and CM Punk stands over him, waving goodbye in a disrespectful manner. He then screams "Do you respect me now!" to the crowd to a ton of heat. CM Punk and Paul Heyman leave the ring with smug grins on their faces, Punk clutching his WWE Championship to his chest. John Cena begins to stir, and sits up, realising what just happened. After a while, CM Punk's theme fades and John Cena stands along in the ring, to a standing ovation. Cena looks really emotional and looks around the WWE Universe before saying "Thankyou" and saluting them. Cena points out some Susan G. Komen cancer survivors in the crowd and specifically salutes them before waving goodbye to the WWE Universe. Is this really the end of John Cena? This is the end of an illustrious career, and the WWE fans know that. John Cena waves one last time and taunts as his theme plays around the arena. He takes off the sweatband around his biceps and leaves it in the middle of the ring before leaving. A scene that nobody will ever forget.
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