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Over the Limit || May 22, 2010
Joe Louis Arena || Detroit, Michigan
DARK MATCH: Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso & Shelton Benjamin d. Carlito, Primo, & Yoshi Tatsu
Every competitor who steps into the squared circle has visions of molding the WWE into their own likeness. The only way to do so is to take their determination over the limit. Success in the ring is only achieved by winning and asserting your power—your worth in the ring determines whether or not you sink or float in the lore of wrestling. Tonight, superstars vie to exert their power and prove their worth. John Cena receives one final opportunity to beat Batista and regain his WWE Championship. Three top-tiered competitors try to crown themselves World Heavyweight Champion. CM Punk wagers his hair against the anticipated pledge of Rey Mysterio into his Straight Edge Society. Eighteen wrestlers turn the octane up to eleven and fight for their ultimate goals in what should be a destructive yet fulfilling event.
And now, Unilever and World Wrestling Entertainment present Over the Limit!
The massive odometer on the stage lights up with pyrotechnics as Fit For Rivals’ “Crash” blares through the Joe Louis Arena. Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, and Matt Striker welcome the audience to Over the Limit. They toss it over to the Spanish announce team before turning the mic over to Justin Roberts, who announces the stipulations for the first contest. CM Punk enters first, flagged by his ever-growing Straight Edge Society. Microphone in hand, Punk once again displays the photo of unmasked Mysterio on the titantron. He ends his tirade with, “I am CM Punk, and my conquest is not complete without Rey Mysterio’s allegiance to the Straight Edge Society.”
SES Pledge vs. Hair
CM Punk vs. Rey Mysterio
Like their previous two encounters, this match starts off hot with both competitors trading kicks and forearms. They soon lock in a collar-and-elbow tie-up that ends up with both men rolling out of the ring, still locked in. They break the tie-up after Rey halts suddenly, bumping into the chest of Luke Gallows. He turns around, Gallows grinning, allowing Punk to grab Mysterio and drop him back first on the apron! Rey bounces off and immediately catches a clothesline on the outside. Punk scrapes his opponent off the floor and rolls him back into the ring, covering him for a two-count. The back becomes the main focus of the “Straight Edge Savior’s” attack from here on out. Punk whips Mysterio off the ropes and connects with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker, stretching his smaller opponent over his draped leg a few extra seconds before he flops to the mat. Punk picks him up by the arms and immediately replants him on the ground with a butterfly suplex. Mysterio ducks a forearm, but on the rebound Punk grabs the arm and lands a spinning neckbreaker for a near-fall. Punk places Mysterio in the corner, back facing out, and lands a myriad of kicks to the back. Mysterio turns around just in time for Punk to come and connect with a high knee. He taunts the crowd before surprisingly releasing Mysterio, as opposed to going for the bulldog. It seems to be all for targeting the back, however, as he reclaimed Mysterio and hit a back suplex. Punk locks in a bow and arrow hold, stretching the body of Mysterio over his knees. Mysterio reaches around to no avail, feverishly trying to attain a rope break. He finally gets free by finding and tugging at Punk’s beard, but upon returning to his feet gets a high kick to the head! Punk covers but somehow Mysterio manages to kick out. Angrily, Punk hoists his adversary to the top rope. He holds him in the suplex position while standing on the middle rope for some time, until Mysterio began shaking and came down on top of Punk! The referee begins a slow count for both men. Punk stands up a second before Mysterio and dashes at him. Mysterio counters into a schoolboy, and after Punk breaks the count, Mysterio lands a kick to the head! Mysterio sends Punk into the ropes, but Punk slides to the outside near his Straight Edge Society members. Mysterio follows suit, chasing Punk and kicking him into the steps. Mysterio tosses Punk back inside and stands on the apron, beckoning Punk up. The crafty opponent latches his hands around Mysterio’s ankles, in order to prevent the springboard. Both men battle on the apron until Mysterio gains the advantage, sending Punk flying onto the Straight Edge Society with a hurracarana! After a few seconds, Punk stumbles back into the ring, his disciples still downed on the outside. He misses a clothesline; Mysterio bounces off the ropes for a crossbody, but Punk catches him. He repositions the masked luchador on his shoulders, setting up for a GTS. He tosses Mysterio off his shoulders but Mysterio counters, sending Punk into the ropes with a hurracarana. He rebounds off the opposite ropes and connects with a 619! The crowd gets rowdy in anticipation as Mysterio ascends the top rope and comes down with a big splash on Punk, hooking both legs and capturing the pinfall.
Rey Mysterio d. CM Punk in 10:02!
The crowd cheers feverously as Mysterio rises to his feet, victorious in the final battle against CM Punk! He reaches into the corner to grab the razor but he is attacked by Gallows and Mercury! They beat down on Mysterio until the music of the Hart Dynasty hits. The crowd roars as the WWE Tag Team Champions rush the ring and take it to the Straight Edge Society! Smith levels Mercury with a side slam and Gallows eats a dropkick from Kidd. Punk tries to flee the ring but Natalya catches him with an elbow and tosses him back in, where he falls victim to a Hart Attack! With Punk downed, the Dynasty and Mysterio shake hands as Rey grabs the razor and takes it to Punk’s head, much to the crowd’s delight.
Pyro hits the stage as the music of The Big Show sounds throughout the arena. The commentators run down the events of this rivalry, which has picked up feverishly over the past number of weeks. They also note that Triple H has decided to take a lengthy amount of time off to heal from his injuries suffered at the hands of Sheamus at Extreme Rules.
Grudge Match
Big Show vs. Sheamus
Immediately after the bell sounds, Sheamus goes for broke with a Brogue Kick. Big Show grabs the leg; one camera zooms in on the expression of shock on the “Celtic Warrior’s” face as he shoves Sheamus away. It takes a few seconds before Sheamus regroups and stands back up, and the two circle each other before locking up. Big Show easily tosses Sheamus off of him another time. Show smiles mightily, and the crowd laughs; Sheamus has a stoic, almost angry look on his face before he rushes at Show with a double axe handle. It hits but does not phase Show, so he attempts again, with the same result. On the third attempt, Show rears back and connects with a clothesline. Sheamus slides out of the ring to recover, and while the referee’s count hits four, Show follows suit. Sheamus leads his larger opponent on a chase around the ring; he reenters first and deals out some strikes while Show tries to get back into the ring. Show uses the ropes to get up, but Sheamus chops him down by the knee. The giant grabs his lower leg and shouts in agony, and the “Celtic Warrior” goes to work on that leg. Just like Show would step and walk over his opponents’ chests, Sheamus steps and walks over Big Show’s leg. The strength of Sheamus shows as he lifts the leg and smashes his knee down on the canvas. The Irishman taunts the crowd, giving Show a time to use the corner to get up. He realizes this, grabbing the prone leg and pulling it against the ropes until the referee counts to four. He Irish whips Show to the other corner, but Show stumbles and falls near the middle of the ring, grabbing his leg. Sheamus smiles while grabbing the leg and draping it on the middle rope. He climbs to the top and comes down with an axe handle on the leg! The referee tends to Big Show while Sheamus taunts the crowd. Sheamus goes back to his downed giant, but Show begins to land a few stiff strikes to the gut. He reaches his feet, blocking a kick to the leg and Irish whipping the Irishman into the corner. As gingerly as a tank can be, he rushes Sheamus in the corner and the full force of his body hits Sheamus! Sheamus lands on the mat but Show does too, still favoring that leg. The giant rises to his feet first, however, and signals for a Knockout Punch. He waits for Sheamus to get to his feet and swings, missing. Sheamus rushes Show but the massive hand of Big Show wraps itself around Sheamus’ throat! The crafty Sheamus escapes, however, by kicking the injured leg multiple times. Big Show stumbles to one knee as Sheamus paces back, charging again and landing a Brogue Kick for the win.
Sheamus d. Big Show in 8:57!
Sheamus stands tall over his fallen opponent as the crowd boos. He taunts the camera as replays capture the match’s final moments. Big Show gets to his feet in the corner, mouthing “this isn’t over” at Sheamus, who strides proudly up the ramp with his hands held high.
Josh Mathews is in the back, interviewing Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston. Kingston knows the odds are stacked against him but he is confident in his heart and determination. Soon, Dolph Ziggler enters the shot, getting into the champion’s face. “I am the best up-and-comer there is in wrestling today. I have nowhere to go but up, and my ascension to the top starts with your title.” Before Kingston could respond, MVP enters the discussion. “Now, I have a lot of respect for you Kofi, but I want your title. And if it means going through you to earn it, then so be it.” MVP and Ziggler exchange words before a voice shushes them from off-camera “Please, please, please, if anyone is walking out of Detroit with the Intercontinental title, it will be me,” Cody Rhodes begins, “because now that I have rid myself of Randy Orton, I can focus my attention on proving my own legacy.” The three challengers argue before Kingston grabs the microphone: “Guys, guys! Enough of the talk. You want this title? Take it from me, in the ring, later tonight.”
United States Championship: 2-out-of-3 Falls
The Miz © vs. Evan Bourne
The two men lock up momentarily before Miz tries to roll up. Bourne breaks free before the referee can count, swinging with a shin directed at the champion’s head. Miz ducks and goes for another roll-up, this time making it to one before Bourne kicks out. The both recover and lock up once more. Bourne hits the ropes and takes off. Miz goes for a flapjack but Bourne reverses into a sky-high dropkick for a near-fall. Miz rolls to the outside, motioning for a timeout. Trying to seize the opportunity, Bourne begins swiftly running the ropes. Miz senses this and ducks over to the corner barricade, forcing Bourne to stop in his tracks and roll out of the ring. With incredible athleticism, the challenger leaps on the barricade and connects with a missile dropkick onto Miz! He high-fives a few fans before throwing Miz back into the ring. He slides in, but Miz pushes Bourne face first into the turnbuckle. With his adversary slowly reeling, Miz takes the opportunity to roll Bourne up once more, grabbing a fistful of tights for the first fall. The Miz leads 1-0 at 2:37! The crowd boos, upset over Miz’s tainted lead as the champion ducks under the rope to regroup. Before he can reenter the ring, Bourne leaps over the top rope and lands a moonsault plancha! He leaps to his feet, slapping hands with a fan and yelling “This is my time!” before tossing Miz back into the ring. He covers but the champion breaks the pin with his foot on the bottom rope. The challenger slaps the mat in frustration before regrouping and whipping Miz into the corner. He lifts the champion onto the top rope, leaping for a Frankensteiner. Miz holds on, however, sending the challenger clunking onto the mat. The Miz lands a modified elbow drop and covers—the resilient Bourne kicks out at two. The champion locks in a headlock as the crowd wills the challenger to his feet. Bourne lands a couple elbows to wriggle free, but Miz pulls him by the hair and sends him back down to the mat. He waits for Bourne to get to his knees before charging with a running knee lift. Bourne dodges it and lands a surprise rolling savate kick! Both men slowly rise back to their feet and Bourne connects with a few elbows. Miz misses a wild clothesline and pays for it in the form of a Pele Kick! He clunks to the mat, the crowd cheering wildly as his opponent ascends the ropes. Bourne reaches the top, the crowd on their feet. He connects with a massive Air Bourne and evens the match up! Evan Bourne ties 1-1 at 7:10! “An impressive move sets up the Air Bourne, and this match is tied!” Michael Cole commentates as Bourne appeals to the fans while Miz begins to rise. Bourne charges Miz in the corner, but the wily champion dodges. He charges and hits a clothesline in the corner. Miz stalks Bourne to his knees, connecting this time with a running high knee and combining it with a neckbreaker. Even on the mat, he holds on to the head, lifting Bourne back up as he rises. He hooks both legs and hits a tiger bomb that amasses a rave reaction from the crowd! Miz bridges the pin but Bourne kicks out. The champion makes his way to the corner, focused on the downed Bourne, plotting his next move. He waits until his opponent gets up before racing at him. Bourne leapfrogs and charges Miz, who is in the corner regaining his bearings. The challenger reaches the corner and plants Miz with a monkey flip. Bourne ascends the top as Miz quickly gets up, but the crafty challenger comes down with a diving Lou Thesz press! He covers but Miz kicks out at two. The crowd backing him fully, the challenger hits a standing moonsault for another near-fall. Bourne goes for another Pele Kick but misses, crashing to the mat. Miz capitalizes, bringing his opponent to his feet and immediately planting him with a Skull Crushing Finale for the decisive pinfall.
The Miz d. Evan Bourne to RETAIN the United States Championship, 2-1, in 13:49!
The crowd boos as Miz clutches the United States Title in his chest. He ascends the top rope to taunt the audience as replays capture each of the falls in the match. The commentators put over both men’s determination as Bourne staggers to his feet. Miz uncharacteristically extends his hand to Bourne. The unsuccessful challenger pauses before shaking hands with The Miz! The crowd cheers until Miz floors Bourne with a kick to the breadbasket! The United States Champion walks away with an arrogant face, leaving Bourne in the ring, as the crowd shifts from cheers to jeers.
A graphic appears on screen, hyping the World Heavyweight Championship match. A recap of the finish to Extreme Rules opens the corresponding video package. To the tune of the night’s theme song, the package highlights the hectic nature of the three’s matches over the past eight weeks. Orton enters first, Jericho second, and the champion Edge third. All three stare each other down as Justin Roberts makes his introductions and the bell rings.
World Heavyweight Championship
Edge © vs. Chris Jericho vs. Randy Orton
The match starts hot, with each man trading blows. The action quickly spills to the outside, where Jericho whips Edge into the barricade. Jericho turns his attention to Orton but is whipped into the post. Edge misses a clothesline on Orton, who grabs the champion by the shoulders and tosses him back into the barricade. He lifts Edge up and dangles his legs over the barricade, crashing down with a Spike DDT! The front row fans bend over to check on Edge who is stirring around. The referee exits the ring to attend to Edge while Jericho blasts Orton in the back with a Singapore cane. The champion is responsive and audibly tells the ref he just needs to regroup on the floor. Back in the ring, Jericho counters an Orton clothesline with a northern lights suplex. He bridges the pin but the referee has to slide back into the ring, getting to two before Orton kicks out. Angered, Jericho approaches the ref, his back turned to Orton who picks up the Singapore cane. Jericho sees this and swiftly ducks to the corner, Orton swinging the cane and bouncing it off the ropes. “The Viper” stalks Jericho in the corner, leading Jericho to crawl to the middle of the ring, hands extended and pleading for Orton to have mercy. It is all a ruse, however, as Jericho connects with a low blow, forcing Orton to drop to the mat and lose his cane. The crowd is booing as Jericho returns to his feet, grabbing the cane and landing a few blows all over Orton’s body. He throws the Singapore cane down, Orton writhing about, and bounces off the ropes, landing a Lionsault to the back for a near-fall. Jericho takes an opportunity to uncover a turnbuckle while cameras cut to Edge crawling gingerly on the floor. Orton gets to his knees; Jericho mockingly slaps him. Orton gets to his feet rather quickly, fuming, and throws a double axe handle; Jericho ducks and on the rebound grabs Orton and whips him into the exposed turnbuckle. Orton bounces off and goes to his knees, where Jericho connects a step-up enziguri for another two-count. Jericho picks Orton up by the head and tries to toss him back into the exposed turnbuckle. This time, Orton reverses, sending Jericho bouncing off the steel and coming into a snap powerslam! The crowd roars as Orton reenters control, landing a pair of clotheslines and a modified neckbreaker. He sets up for a Spike DDT, but Jericho escapes and locks in the Walls of Jericho! “Ask him ref!” Jericho blares as Orton flares about. “The Viper” tries to slither toward the ropes, but Jericho pulls him back, leaving his opponent to squirm around once again looking to break the hold. Orton begins a slow drag to the ropes; he finally reaches them but the referee informs him that no rope breaks occur in a triple threat match. Writhing around in the ropes, Orton refuses to tap as Jericho cinches in the hold even tighter. Suddenly, Edge gets back into the ring with a fire extinguisher, spraying it right into the eyes of Jericho! He breaks the hold, Orton rolling out of the ring. Jericho gets back to his feet, wiping his eyes and planting face first on the mat following and Edgecution! The Joe Louis Arena is thunderous as Edge goes to the corner, stalking Jericho to his feet. He charges but is caught with a surprise Codebreaker! Jericho slowly covers. One, two—broken up by Orton! “The Viper” slowly plants Jericho with a pair of clotheslines and a powerslam, egging him on for an RKO. As Jericho reaches his feet, Orton tries to surprise Edge with an RKO! Edge pushes Orton off and a Codebreaker catches him. Wisely, Orton rolls out of the ring and flops on the outside; Jericho turns back around and Edge launches at him, planting the challenger with a Spear! Edge catches his breath before hooking the inside leg and attaining the decisive pinfall.
Edge d. Chris Jericho & Randy Orton to RETAIN the World Heavyweight Championship in 16:35!
Edge rises to his knees, clutching the World Heavyweight Title next to the downed Jericho. Orton stirs up on the outside, staring in disbelief at the center of the ring. Brief highlights reel, and cameras cut back to Orton. Suddenly, “The Viper” is struck from behind with a briefcase! “It’s Drew McIntyre! The Chosen One is here to claim new gold!” Matt Striker exclaims, as McIntyre wastes no time entering the ring. He shoves the briefcase into the referee’s sternum and Justin Roberts announces the upcoming match.
World Heavyweight Championship
Edge © vs. Drew McIntyre
Edge is in the corner, trying to shake his head clear of the pain he suffered at the hands of the Spike DDT. “After having gone through a hellacious triple threat match, Edge has to defend his title again right now!” Michael Cole yells as Edge charges his foe, seemingly trying to expend his last burst of energy on a Spear. He misses clean, with McIntyre dodging and sending his foe into the turnbuckles. He collapses, and McIntyre arrogantly covers with one foot for a one count. He has a sadistic smile on his face, landing a kick to the gut that sends Edge rolling. He places him in the corner, throwing back elbows and punches to the head. Edge stumbles out and McIntyre grabs him, planting him with a Future Shock DDT for the victory.
Drew McIntyre d. Edge to WIN the World Heavyweight Championship in 1:25!
The fans are in a wild cacophony of cheers and boos as Drew McIntyre clutches his newly acquired World Heavyweight Championship. The commentators are quiet, save Matt Striker, who is up applauding. “Drew McIntyre chose his moment—a moment that no one expected—and the Chosen One is the World Heavyweight Champion!” he exclaims as McIntyre strolls up the ramp, World Title draped over his shoulder and one finger raised high in the air.
The Miz is walking around the back before John Morrison shoves him. Morrison is angry over Miz’s post-match antics with Evan Bourne. “I have a ton of respect for Evan, and if you don’t have any for him, I don’t have any for you. Just wait until my match—I’m coming for your title.” He angrily storms off; Miz shakes it off and walks away, turning around to glance back at his former partner.
Grudge Match
John Morrison vs. Ted DiBiase
The two start off with a collar-and-elbow tie-up as Matt Striker plays up the talent and youth in this match. Morrison gains advantage and whips DiBiase across the ring. He leapfrogs first, then ducks, and then extends his feet while on the ground, sending DiBiase flying across the ring. DiBiase gets back up, and the two tie up again. DiBiase gets the upper hand, flooring Morrison with a headlock takedown. They both reach their feet and DiBiase sends Morrison off the ropes. Off the rebound, Morrison tries a float-over DDT, but DiBiase doesn’t go down, forcing Morrison to the mat. DiBiase attempts a pin but Morrison muscles out of it, countering into a backslide. DiBiase kicks out and quickly gains an advantage with a kick to the head. The third-generation star takes his adversary into the corner and pounds away at the head and chest of Morrison. He allows Morrison a few steps, only to charge and land a bulldog for a two count. DiBiase grabs the arm and unloads with a barrage of elbows to the chest. He pulls Morrison up by the arm and lays him out with a short-arm shoulder tackle. He drops a fist on Morrison’s face before covering; Morrison kicks out at two and DiBiase goes right back to a headlock. The crowd wills Morrison back to his feet as he escapes and lands a clothesline. He runs the ropes but DiBiase follows, catching Morrison off guard and hitting a clothesline of his own! Back on his feet, DiBiase prepares a German suplex but Morrison leaps over, landing on his feet and connecting with a calf kick to gain some momentum. After another calf kick, DiBiase regroups in the corner, where Morrison meets him with a flying forearm! DiBiase is down, and Morrison senses Starship Pain. DiBiase rolls away early, leaving Morrison to crash on the mat. DiBiase gets up, stalking Morrison to his feet, catching him from behind and locking in the Million Dollar Dream! He prepares to drop Morrison with Dream Street but Morrison flips out of it, connecting with a step-up enziguri! As his opponent clunks to the mat, Morrison drags him toward the corner and lands a picture perfect Starship Pain! The fans count along as the referee reaches three, giving Morrison the victory.
John Morrison d. Ted DiBiase in 9:54!
DiBiase stirs around as Morrison ascends the top rope, posing for the fans that are responding positively to his victory. He celebrates the win with the fans as DiBiase shrugs in disappointment in the ring.
Michelle McCool appears on the titantron, apparently back from her vacation following her title unification at Extreme Rules. She announces her next title defense will be at Fatal 4-Way, and after watching all the action the women have had over the past four weeks, she has handpicked her opponent—her best friend, Layla! GM Bret Hart appears on screen next to her. He has a better idea for McCool: in the spirit of the Fatal 4-Way event, McCool shall defend her Women’s Championship in a fatal 4-way match! He says Layla being in is fine, but Maryse deserves to be included, seeing as how she beat Layla on television. He also says a battle royal on Raw tomorrow will determine the final entrant into the match. He leaves, leaving McCool with a look of both shock and anger.
The new World Heavyweight Champion, Drew McIntyre, is walking through the locker room, title draped over his shoulder and grin still not escaping his face. He reaches off-camera to shake a hand, a hand that is revealed to be that of Vince McMahon. They exchange words, with McMahon finishing his congratulatory speech with, “Go enjoy the night, but come prepared tomorrow. Tomorrow, there’s going to be a target on your back. And I can only protect you so much.”
Intercontinental Championship
Kofi Kingston © vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. MVP
Before the match gets underway, the commentators explain that the winner of NXT Season One will fight for the Intercontinental Championship at Fatal 4-Way, presumably against the winner of this match. Rhodes begins fighting the champion while MVP and Ziggler trade blows. MVP and Kingston get the upper hand in opposite corners, culminating in them whipping Rhodes and Ziggler into each other in the middle of the ring. Both on the offensive grab their opponents and throw them out of the ring in tandem. Kofi and MVP lock eyes and hit the ropes; they charge but MVP stops himself, with only Kofi leaping over the top onto two of his challengers! MVP seizes an opportunity, tossing Kofi into the barricade and plucking Rhodes, picking him up and tossing him into the ring for a near-fall. Kofi comes back, using a springboard to down MVP and send him out of the ring. Kofi and Rhodes enter a sequence that culminates in Ziggler returning to the ring. Rhodes hits a flapjack and Ziggler immediately lands a fameasser on the champion. They each break up the other’s pin attempt before going at it. Rhodes ultimately lands a gut punch, ducks down, and hits a throat thrust. He grabs Ziggler and sets up a musclebuster. He paces around while the crowd gains decibels until MVP makes him eat boot, sending both down to the mat! Ziggler rolls out of the ring, and MVP hits a Ballin’ Elbow Drop on Rhodes for a two count. MVP sets Rhodes up in a corner and runs at him with a boot. Rhodes ducks and rolls him up for a near-fall. On the outside, Ziggler and Kingston duke it out by the announce table. Ziggler goes to slam Kofi’s head on the announce table but he blocks it, reversing and sending Ziggler into the table. They reenter the ring, where Rhodes just hit MVP with a jumping DDT. Kofi flattens Ziggler and ducks a Rhodes clothesline, bouncing off the ropes and landing a crossbody. With two challengers downed, Kingston runs the ropes and hits a big Boom Drop on both of them! MVP capitalizes, kicking Kofi in the gut and going for a Playmaker; Kingston breaks free and lands an SOS for a two-count. Rhodes, having taken the lesser damage from the Boom Drop, is already up and kicks Ziggler out of the ring. He snags the Intercontinental Champion and plants him with authority with Cross Rhodes! Kofi falls to the outside, leaving only Rhodes and MVP left in the ring. Cody tries to leap off the ropes but MVP shoves him, sending the grandson of a plumber careening toward the outside. MVP doesn’t turn around quick enough, though, and falls prey to a surprise Zig-Zag! Ziggler covers but Kingston jumps back into the ring to break the count. MVP rolls outside, reeling, while Ziggler and Kingston battle. They trade dropkicks before Ziggler goes for a small package. Kingston reverses, cinching in his own small package that gets the three.
Kofi Kingston d. Cody Rhodes, Dolph Ziggler & MVP to RETAIN the Intercontinental Championship in 10:25!
The crowd erupts in cheers as Kofi is handed his Intercontinental Championship. Ziggler digs his head into the mat, slamming it a few times in frustration. Kingston holds the belt high above his head and ascends the top turnbuckle to interact with the fans. The commentators applaud the fast-paced athleticism displayed in the match as highlights play. We come back to an over-the-shoulder shot of the four remaining NXT competitors—Wade Barrett, Justin Gabriel, David Otunga, and Heath Slater—watching the match. Cameras cut back to Kingston celebrating on the ramp before fading to black.
A final video package airs. It begins with Batista narrowly escaping Extreme Rules with the WWE Championship. It chronicles all three of Batista’s previous victories over John Cena, but unlike the Extreme Rules package, this one displays the fight in Cena and how evenly matched the two have been. It culminates with Cena sitting alone, in a dark locker room. The challenger enters first, but without his usual pomp and circumstance. He runs to the ring, sure, but there is no smile on his face, lacking feeling. He looks focused and determined as the lights dim and a lone spotlight illuminates the WWE Champion’s entrance to the ring.
WWE Championship: I Quit
Batista © vs. John Cena
Both the champion and the challenger stare each other down in the center of the ring, the camera zoomed in as they mouth words to each other before unloading with lefts and rights. Cena gets an early edge, throwing a pair of shoulder tackles at Batista. A “You can’t see me” ensues and Cena hits a Five Knuckle Shuffle. In a comedic moment, the referee asks Batista if he quits, and a disgusted Batista grabs the microphone and tosses it to the outside. Cena lifts the champion up for an Attitude Adjustment while the ref searches for his wayward mic, but Batista escapes and lands a suplex/powerslam hybrid. He rolls out of the ring, looking under the apron and snatching a steel chair. While the challenger stirs around trying to get up, Batista smacks the chair straight across Cena’s back! The challenger yells out in pain as Batista lands two more chair shots as the ref asks Cena. He lets out another yell and announces an audible decline to the offer. This causes “The Animal” to rip the mic out of the referee’s hands and rams it into the head of Cena. He hands it back and the referee asks; Cena says no and flops out of the ring. Batista follows, but when he reaches the ground Cena surprises him with the STF! The champion wiggles around as the referee goes in to ask him. He vehemently declares no, but Cena won’t break the hold. Batista drags Cena on his back, the hold still applied, until he rams Cena’s head into the steel steps. He gets free and crawls toward the announce table. Cena approaches but the champ headbutts him in the gut, regaining his strength. Cena walks back but Batista grabs him, lifting him and dropping him hard on the steel steps! Cena crumbles off and the steps break apart; Batista goes to undo the fixings on the Spanish announce table while the referee asks Cena. After a pause, a “no” riles up the crowd. Immediately, Batista grabs Cena and brings him toward the announce table. Unlike Extreme Rules, Cena cannot counter and Batista lands a massive powerbomb through the table! It crumbles, and the referee digs through the wreckage to ask Cena if he quits. He does not respond at first, prompting the referee to say, “Cena, do you quit? If you can’t answer I have to throw this match out.” After a few seconds of silence, Cena mumbles “no.” Batista is in disbelief throwing his hands in the air before grabbing Cena again. This time, however, Cena counters and lands an Attitude Adjustment onto the steps! Batista slides off and holds his back in agony. He refuses to quit, however. Batista crawls to and eventually on the apron, with Cena following suit. Suddenly, with seemingly a last burst of energy, Batista hits a spear on the apron and both men clunk back to the outside! Neither man quits. Eventually Cena clotheslines the champion over the barricade and the fight goes through the crowd. At one point, Batista unhinges a panning camera and strikes Cena in the head with it! The fight continues through the sea of fans in the Joe Louis Arena, highlighted by Cena hitting another AA on top of a production crate. Both men refuse to quit, and the action spills toward the entrance stage. Batista hits a spinebuster on the stage and moves toward the pyrotechnics table. He presses a button, causing an explosion on the stage! The only problem is Cena leaps away at the last moment, avoiding a fiery defeat. The WWE Champion stumbles toward Cena, but the challenger gives him a hip toss onto the hood of the Ford Mustang on the stage. On top of the car, Cena hoists Batista onto his shoulders for an Attitude Adjustment. The referee asks “The Animal” if he wants to quit; Batista says no, so Cena throws him off the car, crashing through a panel in the stage! The crowd roars as a bird’s-eye-view camera finds Batista laying a couple feet below the stage. The referee dips into the gap and after a few seconds, a faint voice utters, “I…quit…” on the microphone and the bell sounds.
John Cena d. Batista to WIN the WWE Championship in 23:47!
The new WWE Champion stands tall on the car, staring down at his fallen opponent. “John Cena has finally beaten Batista! John Cena is finally the WWE Champion!” Jerry Lawler notes excitedly as the referee hands Cena the belt. He takes one more glance at the hole in the stage, now crowded with medical personnel, before emphatically raising the championship over his head. He poses at the center of the stage with the title one more time as Over the Limit comes to a close.
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