Sunday, April 25, 2010
Results by dilipalizio of wwe-dilipalizio.blogspot.com
We get out usual video package hyping the main feuds leading into tonight. This package also highlights the fact that many of the matches tonight will feature hardcore stipulations. The pyro hits and Michael Cole welcomes us to the PPV, asking if we're ready to get Extreme. Cole says tonight every match will be extreme. The bell rings and we go to Justin Robers who announces that the first match will be a street fight. Triple H's music hits, and he's out to the ring first to a big pop. Hunter doesn't actually make it out, and the announcers look confused. Cut to backstage where Hunter and Sheamus are fighting, and the referees are breaking it up. Hunter is getting the better of Sheamus, but when the refs pull him off, Sheamus hits Hunter with his pipe. Sheamus backs all the refs away, and blasts Hunter again. The refs call for trainers who come in and check on Hunter. Back out to ringside where Cole explains that that was live, and wondered if it would be a harbinger of things to come. Miz and Show's music hits, and the Unified Tag Team Champions are on their way to the ring.
Miz takes the mic from Justin Roberts, and he says he guesses the show didn't start off like they thought it would, so let's start it off with some excitement, and the greatest tag team in WWE history, ShowMiz. Miz says don't take his word for it, take Bret Hart's word for it. Hart made a deal with ShowMiz that if Miz beat David Hart Smith, which he did, Hart would have to state that ShowMiz is the best tag team in WWE history. Miz asks everyone to repeat that. Miz says tomorrow night on Raw, Hart will make that statement, and they have no problem proving it, they have lack of competition. Miz says give them anyone, they don't care, give them competition. Miz says Show makes Andre the Giant look like a girl.
Teddy Long's music hits and he's on his way out. He says he's got his hands full with what happened in the back. Long says since they're already out there, he has a match for them, and if Long's selected team wins, they earn a future Tag Team Title match. Miz says if he wanted incompetence, he'd go to an Oriels game. Miz says there's no team in their league. Long says since Miz wants to keep talking, Long has added another team to the mix, and if they beat the first one, they'll face the second. Miz keeps on arguing with Long, and Long adds another team, to Show's dismay. Miz asks if Teddy will make it four, and Show covers Miz's mouth. Long says if they beat all three teams, maybe they deserve their self given label, but if they lose, they'll have to defend their titles tomorrow night on Raw against the winning team. R-Truth's music hits and he's on his way to the ring with John Morrison as part of team number one.
John Morrison & R-Truth vs. The Big Shoq & The Miz
Gauntlet Match
Truth and Morrison get a lot of love on their way to the ring, and Truth gets a lot of love for his 'What's up' schtick. Miz and Morrison start things out for their respective teams, and Morrison goes right for the roll up, but all it does is make Miz mad. Miz beats on Morrison for a bit, but Morrison comes back with an arm drag and he tags in R-Truth. Truth and Morrison hit a double hip toss. Truth hits Miz and sends him into the ropes, but Miz tags right out to the Big Show. show comes in and hits Truth with a big belly bump, launching Truth across the ring. Show hits a big chop and tags in Miz who comes in and hits a running kick to Truth's face that's good for a near fall. Miz locks in a rear chin lock.
Truth fights out of the submission, and is able to connect with a heel kick to Miz. Miz crawls over to Show, and both men make the tag. Morrison hits a quick dropkick on Show, but Show puts him in the corner. Morrison tries to go to the second turbuckle, but Show counters by grabbing Morrison around the throat. Morrison responds with a triangle choke, but Morrison ends up flipping over the rope, holding on to the hold. The ref counts to five while Show is in the ropes, and it results in a DQ.
Winners: ShowMiz by DQ
Show is able to tag to the Miz, but Miz eats a ton of offense from Henry, an then MVP comes in as a house of fire, hitting a big knee and the ballin elbow drop. MVP goes for the cover, but it's broken up by Show. Henry is in but he eats a big boot from Show. MVP hits Show with a low bridge that sends him to the outside. MVP hits the playmaker, goes for the pin, but Show hits MVP with a KO punch from the outside. Miz pins MVP and gets the three.
Winners:ShowMiz
The Hart Dynasty are out next with Bret Hart and Natalya. They hit a Hart attack quick on Miz and get the pin, scoring the three count.
Winners and getting a title shot at ShowMiz tomorrow night: The Hart Dynasty
Mark Henry and MVP are out and they try for the quick pin on Show to no avail.
Tood Grisham is outside, he says medical personnel are evaluating Triple H. Sheamus interrupts and says if Hunter is scared to face him, so be it. Sheamus will go out to the ring later, and if he wins by forfeit, oh well.
Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk
Hair Match - If Punk if defeated he loses his hair
CM Punk is the first man out to the ring with Serena and Luke Gallows in tow. There's a barber's chair at the top of the ramp, and Punk looks at it, staring uneasily. Rey Mysterio is out next, to a huge pop as always. Mysterio points to the barber's chair, motioning to Punk, telling him to take a seat, and then motioning shaving his hair off. The bell rings and we're ready to go. Rey motions to the chair, and Punk just shakes his head. Punk kicks Mysterio in the stomach and sends him into the corner, where he kicks away at his head. Punk drags Mysterio out of the corner, and stomps him before picking him up and hitting a big forearm. Mysterio is able to come back with a quick dropkick, and he hits a series of strikes, only for Punk to send him to the outside. Punk follows, and Mysterio hits a headscissors that seds Punk into the ring apron.
Mysterio sends Punk back into the ring, and he tries for the 619, which Punk counters into G2S position. Mysterio fights out, but he eats a powerslam. Punk goes for the cover but he only gets two. Punk sends Mysterio to the outside again, and he distracts the ref while Serena kicks Mysterio in the ribs. Punk goes to the outside and kicks Mysterio's back, before telling Mysterio to look at the chair because it's going to stay empty. Punk sends Mysterio back into the ring, and follows with a slingshot senton. Another cover from Punk, another two count. Punk uses his legs to choke Mysterio, but Rey is able to fight out of it, and back up to his feet. Punk tries for a sunset flip, but Mysterio rolls through and kicks him square in the temple, which is good for a two count. Punk pounds on Mysterio on the second rope, backing up, and allowing Gallows to hit a cheap shot on Mysterio, setting up another near fall. Punk picks up Mysterio and takes him down with a nice backbreaker, before locking in a bow and arrow submission. Mysterio counters the submission into a pin attempt, but Punk kicks out and kicks Mysterio hard, before hitting a series of legdrops and trying for a pin. Mysterio kicks out at two and Punk looks to be getting frustrated. Punk gets Mysterio into position with a Gory special. Mysterio is able to counter into an arm drag, and when Punk tries again, Mysterio turns it into a pin attempt, good for two. Mysterio hits a hurricarana that sends Punk headfirst into the second turnbuckle. Mysterio kicks Punk off and goes to the top rope, but Punk knocks him down. Punk gets Mysterio in G2S position, but Mysterio fights out and gets Punk in 619 position. Serena is able to distract Mysterio and allow Punk to fight back, but it results in both her and Gallows being ejected from the ringside area. Punk goes to the outside and he looks distraught. Mysterio catches Punk with a huge baseball slide to the back of Punk and a big asai moonsault.
Back in the ring and Mysterio tries for the pin, but Punk is able to kick out at two. Rey goes to the apron, and he hits a springboard seated senton, but when he tries for a springboard cross body, Punk counters with a big dropkick, Punk tries for a cover but Rey kicks out at two. Punk goes to the top and hits a flying clothesline. Punk goes for the pin, but Mysterio kicks out at two. Punk hits Mysterio with a couple of forearms. Punk almost gets the G2S, but Mysterio counters into a roll up. Punk is able to kick out at two. Punk gets back up and hits a big kick to Mysterio that's good for a two count. Punk is back up first, and he charges Mysterio in the corner but misses. Mysterio hits a hurricarana and a 619, and someone puts a chair in the ring. That same person, looks like Joey Mercury, hits a big reverse powerbomb on Mysterio on the outside. Punk rolls Mysterio back into the ring, and he gets Mysterio up into G2S position, connecting this time. Punk covers Mysterio, and saves his hair when he gets the three count.
Winner: CM Punk
Following the match, Punk sits in the barber's chair, and gloats, twisting his hair around his finger, and the SES comes out to join in the celebration.
JTG vs. Shad Gaspard
Strap Match
Shad is the first man out to the ring with a new look and some proper wrestling gear. Shad doesn't really get much of a reaction at all. JTG is out second, and he's right out to the ring, asking to be strapped to Shad right away. Both men get attached to each other, and JTG opens with a couple of big punches, but Shad comes right back with a blow of his own. Shad is able to hit three turnbuckles in succession, but JTG is able to stop him from hitting the fourth by using the strap to whip Shad. JTG uses the whip to his Shad across the back, and chest, even the side of the head a face. JTG tries to hit the turnbuckles, but Shad prevents it by holding him back. Shad tosses JTG to the outside, and he tries to touch the turnbuckles, even with JTG on the outside. JTG tries to hold Shad back, but Shad pulls him up to the apron, where JTG uses the strap to hang Shad up on the top rope. JTG hits a big senton, allowing him to hit three turnbuckles in a row, but Shad is able to stop him just shy of the fourth. Shad goes to the outside, and uses the strap to pull JTG shoulder first into the ring post. Shad uses the strap to whip JTG repeatedly. Shad rolls back into the ring and he jaws with JTG, slapping him across the face. Shad uses the strap to choke JTG. Shad goes around the ring with JTG in town, and both men hit the corner, even though Shad doesn't realize it. JTG hits the boxcutter out of nowhere, and touches the fourth corner, winning the match.
Winner: JTG
Todd Grisham is backstage where he says the trainer says that Hunter has suffered nerve damage and probably won't be able to compete tonight. He says he'll bring us more as he gets it.
Jack Swagger (c) vs. Randy Orton
Extreme Rules Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
We get a video package detailing the history between these two men over the past few weeks, and the events that have led up to this match. Jack Swagger is the first man to the ring, and he gets a bit of a non-reaction from the crowd. Randy Orton is out next, and the reaction he gets from the crowd is monstrous compared to Swagger's. Swagger and Orton lock up, and Swagger grounds Orton with a single leg take down. Swagger tries to use his mat wrestling advantage to pin Orton, but Orton kicks out quickly. Swagger takes Orton down with a dragon screw, and he locks in a bear hug down on the mat and rolls Orton around. Orton fights to his feet and tries to fight out of the hold, but Swagger backs Orton up into the corner and buries his shoulder in Orton's midsection. Swagger wastes time gloating over Orton on the second turnbuckle, and he knocks Swagger off the ropes and connects with his signature backbreaker. Swagger rolls to the outside and grabs a chair. He tries to use it, but Orton kicks it away.
Swagger rolls into the ring, and he tries for a kick when Orton comes back in, but Orton sees it coming and rolls to the outside instead. Swagger goes to the outside himself, and he takes the fight to Orton, hitting a big Northern Lights suplex on the floor before driving Orton's back into the barricade, and then the ring apron. Swagger rolls Orton back into the ring, and he goes for the cover, but Orton kicks out at two. Swagger pounds on Orton in the corner, before choking him with his boot. Swagger rams his shoulder into Orton's midsection repeatedly, before bringing him out of the corner and hitting a quick suplex. Swagger brings Orton back up to his feet, but Orton comes back with a series of right hands. Swagger is fast to respond with a big belly to belly suplex, that's good for a near fall. Swagger stomps at Orton's chest. Swagger picks Orton up again and suplexes him another time. Swagger hits a big belly to back suplex, and he shoves Orton into the corner, continuing his assault. Swagger charges Orton in the corner, but Orton gets his knee up to block the attempt. My PPV feed went all wonky for a second and Swagger came back into the advantage. Swagger goes outside and grabs he belt.
Swagger tries to hit Orton with the belt, but Orton blocks it and responds with a series of forearms. Swagger comes back with a big slam out of nowhere, and he goes for the cover, but Orton kicks out at two. Another big slam from Swagger, and he justs stares down Orton. Swagger tries for a charging Vader bomb, but Orton jumps right up and knocks Swagger in the midsection of Swagger. Orton comes in with a series of clotheslines and a big powerslam that's good for a near fall. Swagger rolls out to the apron, and Orton tries for his rope assisted DDT. He almost gets it, but Swagger counters, and suplexes Orton to the outside and down to the floor. Swagger rolls to the outside, and he reaches under the ring to grab a trash can. Orton blocks a blow, and responds with several trash can shots of his own. Orton slams Swagger's head repeatedly into the announcer's table before sending him careening into the steel ring steps. Orton places Swagger's head on the steps, and he stomps down on it twice. Orton rolls Swagger back into the ring where he works him over with a series of stomps Orton goes for a knee drop, but Swagger is able to roll out of the way. Swagger goes to the outside and grabs a chair, but on his way back in, Orton kicks him and connects with his big rope assisted DDT. Orton sets up for the RKO, but he sees the chair, and he picks it up instead. Orton sets up the chair, putting it in the middle of the ring. Orton grabs Swagger in RKO position, but Swagger counters, sending Orton crashing down into the chair. Swagger tries to pick Orton up, he does so and hits the gut wrench powerbomb. Swagger covers Orton, and he gets the three count.
Winner and STILL WWE Champion: Jack Swagger
Following the match, Swagger poses with his belt on his way to the back, but Orton strikes out of nowhere with the RKO. On his way up the ramp, Sheamus' music hits, and Orton looks confused. Sheamus walks right by Orton, but not before staring him down first. Sheamus has his pipe in hand.
Triple H vs. Sheamus
Street Fight
Sheamus says if Hunter isn't man enough to face him tonight, he wants the referee to raise his hand as the winner of this match. Todd Grisham is shown backstage, but Hunter interrupts him, walking out to the backstage area to the protests of the trainer. Hunter's music hits and he makes his way out to the ring. Hunter is cradling his left arm. He ducks a pipe shot from Sheamus and he hits him with a series of punches. He ducks a clothesline, and delivers one of his own, sending Sheamuis to the outside. Hunter follows to the floor, jumping Sheamus from behind and slamming him head first into the announcer's table. Hunter slams Sheamus into the barricade, before kicking Sheamus in the arm. Hunter slams Sheamus into the barricade again, and another time on the way up toward the entrance ramp. Hunter turns it around and takes Sheamus back to the ring, where he hits a big spinebuster, and he's terribly selling his arm. Hunter goes for the pedigree, but he remembers he's supposed to be selling, and Sheamus hits a back body drop to reverse it. Hunter goes to the outside and Sheamus follows with a big double ax handle. Sheamus picks Hunter up and slams him into the ringside barricade repeatedly before just stomping and punching away at him. Sheamus launches Hunter into the barricade again, and the crowd try to get behind Hunter. Sheamus sends hunter back into the ring, but not before hitting a big elbow across Hunter's neck. Back in the ring, Sheamus rains down on Hunter with big right hands before going for a pin. Sheamus hits a big knee drop, and goes for another cover, coming up short again. Sheamus pounds on Hunter in the corner, before hitting him with a knee drop to the back of Hunter's head.
Sheamus works over Hunter's arm and neck, locking in a targeted submission hold. Sheamus changes it up into a standard sleeper as Hunter tries to fight out, but Hunter is still able to fight to his feet. Triple H gets out of the hold by executing a quick belly to back suplex. Hunter rolls to the outside, and Sheamus is quick to follow, hitting a big neckbreaker. Back in the ring, Hunter gets up to his feet, and he's able to sidestep a charging Sheamus. Sheamus connects shoulder first eith the ring post, and Hunter connects with a DDT, but Hunter hurts himself on the DDT. Sheamus gets back up and hits a big urunage, and he goes for the pin, but Hunter kicks out at two. Sheamus is frustrated, so he goes to work pounding on Hunter with big right hands. Sheamus hits a running powerslam, and he goes for a couple of pins, but still can't hold Hunter down for three. Sheamus rolls to the outside, and he grabs his steel pipe, before rolling back into the ring. Hunter hits Sheamus in the stomach and knocks the pipe away, and when Sheamus goes to pick it up, Hunter hits a knee to Sheamus' face. Sheamus grabs the pipe though, and he hits Hunter with it. Sheamus goes for the pin, but Hunter kicks out at two.
Sheamus tries for the pale justice, but Hunter fights out of it, and hits a backdrop to send Sheamus over the top rope and to the outside. Hunter follows out, but Sheamus catches him with a blow to the stomach, and he goes under the ring. Sheamus grabs a kendo stick, and he charges at Hunter, but Hunter reverses, hitting a drop toe hold to send Sheamus face first into the steel ring steps. Hunter picks up the Kendo stick and uses it to whack Sheamus repeatedly across the back and chest, sending Sheamus running up the entrance ramp. Hunter tries for the pedigree on the entrance ramp, but Sheamus is able to reverse out of it with a big back body drop on the ramp. Sheamus picks Hunter up and takes him back to the ring. Hunter gets up to his face, and he immediately eats a big kick to the face from Sheamus. Hunter crawls over to the ropes and uses them to drag him up to his feet. The ref asks Hunter how he is and Hunter shoves him away. Sheamus hits a third, and fourth big bicycle kick. The fourth puts Hunter down, and Sheamus is able to pin Hunter, getting the three count.
Winner: Sheamus
After the match, a trainer is in to check on Hunter, and the referee is calling for more help from the back. Sheamus watches Hunter in the ring all the way on his way to the back.
Trainers and paramedics try to get Hunter on a gurney in a neck brace, but Hunter pulls the brace off, and walks to the back with the help of officials and trainers. At the top of the ramp, Sheamus comes in out of nowhere with another big bicycle kick to Hunter. Hunter is finally put on a stretcher, and wheeled out of the arena.
Edge is shown getting ready backstage. Josh Matthews comes in and asks about his mindset. Edge says there's three ways to win a cage match. Pin, submission and escape, and there's no way he'll let Jericho escape, and he's not even going to try.
Michelle McCool (c) vs. Beth Phoenix
Extreme Makeover Match for the WWE Women's Championship
Michelle McCool is out first, with Layla in tow, and she gets a mixed, mild reaction from the crowd. Didn't notice, but Vickie Guerrero is also out with McCool. Beth Phoenix is out next and she gets a surprisingly warm reaction from the crowd. McCool and Phoenix lock up and Beth backs McCool up into the ropes. Beth breaks and McCool kicks her in the stomach and comes up with a couples of European uppercuts. Beth is able to roll up McCool for a near fall, and she follows up with a clothesline from the second rope. McCool rolls to the outside and Phoenix follows. Layla tries to attack Phoenix with a broom but Phoenix stops her. Vickie distracts Phoenix, and when Beth goes back to McCool, she gets hairspray in the eyes. McCool uses an ironing board to whack Beth, and hits her again before draping it across Beth and stomping down on it. McCool locks in a body scissors. McCool picks up an iron, and she wants to use it, but Phoenix surprises her with a rol up for two. McCool kicks Beth in the midsection, before setting her up in the corner, and putting the ironing board in front of her. Michelle hits the ironing board with a dropkick, driving it into Phoenix. McCool goes to the outside and grabs another ironing board, but Beth comes back with a dropkick, knocking Michelle down. Layla and Vickie grab Beth from behind, and McCool grabs the hairspray, but Beth ducks and McCool sprays Layla and Vickie. Beth slams McCool into a table set up at ringside before sending her back into the ring, and following with a bucket in hand. Beth uses the bucket as a weapon, hitting a throwing it into McCool.
Beth sets a couple of ironing boards side by side, and she places McCool on the top turnbuckle. She goes up and tries for a superplex, but McCool is able to push Beth off and send her crashing into the ironing boards. McCool goes for the faith breaker, but Phoenix is able to fight out of it, and counter into the glam slam. Phoenix pins McCool, and we have a new champion.
Winner and NEW WWE Women's Champion: Beth Phoenix
Edge vs. Chris Jericho
Steel Cage Match
The Cage is being lowered, and Josh Matthews is standing backstage with Chris Jericho. Matthews asks Jericho if his loss to an NXT rookie this past week will have an effect on his performance tonight. Jericho says one loss does not change that he's accrued the biggest amount of accolades in this company, or being the greatest performer of this generation. Jericho says losing to Heath Slater doesn't change the fact that he's a money player. Jericho always does what he says he's going to do because he's an honest man. He says everyone who calls themselves an Edge head, will not be able to chant 'spear, spear, spear' anymore, it ends tonight. Edge's music hits, and the Rated R Superstar makes his way down to the ring to a big pop. Edge looks at the cage, and he grabs it and shakes it, testing its sturdiness before entering through the door. Jericho is out to the ring next, and he gets a bit of a mixed reaction from the crowd. Jericho is hesitant to get into the cage, wanting the ref to back Edge up. Jericho grabs a chair, and he uses it to hit the cage, but when he goes to the door, Edge hits Jericho with a baseball slide. Edge sends Jericho head first into the barricade, before finally sending him into the ring. Edge shuts the cage door behind him, and this one if officially started. Jericho is already trying to climb for the top, but Edge pulls him down, and slams him head first into the turnbuckle before beating down on him in the corner and choking him with his boot. Edge hits a quick clothesline, and he slingshots Jericho into the corner, but Jericho is able to use that to his advantage and climb to the top of the cage. Edge stops him, and pulls him back down into the ring with a big slam from the top turnbuckle.
Edge sends Jericho crashing head first into the cage wall before choking Jericho against the middle rope. Edge tries to spear Jericho against the cage wall, but Jericho moves and Edge crashes into the wall. Jericho hits his slingshot dropkick, sandwiching Edge into into the cage. Jericho picks Edge's leg up and uses them to slingshot Edge up into the bottom rope. Jericho hits a big side suplex, and he goes for the cover but Edge kicks out at two. Jericho locks in a rear chin lock. Jericho taunts Edge and tells the ref to ask him if he gives. Edge fights up to his feet and out of the hold, but Jericho responds with a kick to the chest. Edge is able to respond with a back body drop, sending Jericho crashing into the cage, and both men are down. Both men are back up and Edge is able to come up with a series of clotheslines and a quick flapjack. Edge hits a facebuster and he goes for the pin, but Jericho kicks out at two. Jericho catches Edge with a kick to the stomach and a bulldog, and he tries for a lionsault, but when he misses, he lands on his feet and tries to escape from the other side of the cage. Edge limps over to the side of the cage and he pulls Jericho down to the top rope. Jericho grabs Edge's leg and they come down to the mat and straight into the Walls of Jericho. Edge is able to get to the bottom rope and gain leverage, crawling up to the top rope and eventually sending Jericho into the cage wall. Edge tries for the pin, but he only gets a two count. Edge goes for the impaler DDT, but Jericho counters, trying for the Walls of Jericho again. Edge fights out of it, gets back to his feet, and hits Jericho with a big boot. Edge positions himself and gets ready for the spear. Jericho tries to go for the door instead and he gets his hands on the floor, grabbing a chair. Edge grabs the chair and tosses it into the ring, but Jericho uses the cage door to slam it into Edge's head.
Jericho goes down a couple of the ring steps, but he turns back into the ring instead, and he grab the chair, turning his attention to Edge. Jericho goes to hit Edger with the chair, but Edge ducks it and counters with a big spear. Edge goes for the pin, but Jericho kicks out at two. Edge gets back to his feet, and Jericho hits a codebreaker out of nowhere. Jericho crawls over and gets the pin but Edge kicks out at two. Jericho climbs to the top turnbuckle, and hoists himself up to the top of the cage. Jericho gets both legs over the cage, but Edge grabs him by the back of the neck and drags him back into the cage. Edge pulls Jericho to the top rope and they fight it out, with Edge ending up falling and crotching himself on the top rope. Jericho climbs to the top yet again, and he starts the climb to the bottom. Jericho gets over, but Edge is able to grab Jericho by the arm. Edge gets himself to the top of the cage, and he pulls Jericho back to the top of the cage. Edge and Jericho trade punches while stradling the top of the cage, and Jericho climbs back down to the top rope, grabbing Edge's leg and slamming it into the cage wall. Jericho pulls Edge down, and Edge goes to the middle rope. Edge pulls Jericho down, but Jericho lands on his feet and comes back with a springboard code breaker.
Jericho crawls over to Edge, and he goes for the pin, but Edge kicks out at two. Jericho gets frustrated and tells Edge to stay down. Jericho hits Edge with a chop block to the injured leg. Jericho grabs the chair and he goes for the leg, but Edge moves and comes back with a couple of right hands before sending Jericho into three of the four cage walls. Edge sends Jericho into the corner but Jericho goes for the top of the cage. He gets there but Edge pulls him right down and slams his head into the cage wall repeatedly before letting Jericho drop to the canvas. Edge climbs down, and watches as Jericho crawls toward the cage door. Edge stops him with a stiff kick to the ribs, before he pounds on him and slams his ankle and leg in the cage door. Edge continues to work on Jericho's ankle wrenching away and slamming it against the mat. Edge stomps on Jericho's ankle. Edge lets Jericho get to his feet, only to hit him with a big spear. Edge goes for the pin, and he gets the three count.
Winner: Edge
John Cena (c) vs. Batista
Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Championship
We get a video package, highlighting the issues between these two men from WrestleMania, when Cena won the title from Batista, up through the past couple of weeks up to tonight. Batista is the first man out to the ring, and he does gets his usual spotlight on the way down the entrance ramp. John Cena is the next man out to the ring, and he gets a ton of love from the Baltimore crowd. The bell rings and and there's a large Cena sucks chant going on. Cena and Batista lock up, and Batista backs Cena up into the ropes. Cena ducks a right hand, and Cena responds with a shoulder block. Batista rolls out to the floor, but gets right back in. Cena ducks another right hand, and hits another shoulder block, forcing Batista to roll outside again. Batista grabs a chair, comes back inside, and tries to his Cena, but Cena duks it, slams Batista's head into the turnbuckle, and hits a bulldog, before following it up with a fisherman's suplex. Batista is up at four, and Cena charges him in the corner, but he eats a big punch from Batista. Batista picks him back up and hits a big clothesline, but Cena is up at the count of five. As soon as he's up, Cena eats a big boot from Batista, which puts Cena down for three. Cena gets on his feet and tries for the AA, but Batista fights out of it and sends him shoulder first into the ring post. Batista hits Cena with a chop block, and a low single leg dropkick. Batista slams Cena's leg down into the apron before grabbing a chair a driving it into Cena's knee.
Batista continues to work over Cena's leg hanging it up on the bottom rope and slamming down on top of it. Batista hits Cena with a big clothesline, but Cena is back up at six. Cena tries to back off of Batista, but Batista is right on him with a kick to the knee. Batista hits a big suplex, and he grabs his own head, looking like he hurt himself. Cena gets back to his feet at seven, and Batista hits another chop block. Cena rolls to the outside, and Batista puts his foot on Cena's head, squeezing it against the ring apron. Batista goes out to the floor, where he gets punched by Cena, and then thrown into the ring steps, but Cena's ankle is hurting. Both men are back up to their feet at five, and back in the ring, Batista actually locks in the figure four leg lock. Cena tries to break out of the figure four by prying Batista's leg up, but when that doesn't work, he rolls over onto his stomach instead. Batista is forced to break the hold. Both men are down, but they make their way to their feet by six, only to both go for, and hit, a clothesline. Cena ducks a punch, and delivers a shoulderblock to Batista before following it up with a belly to back suplex, and completely forgetting to sell his ankle. Cena hits the first knuckle shuffle, and Batista rolls to the outside, where he goes under the ring and grabs a replacement turnbuckle, which he uses to blast Cena. Batiasta grabs a chair and rolls Cena back into the ring, but when he picks him up, Cena comes out of nowhere with an AA to Batista on the chair. Cena tells the referee to count. Batista is up to his feet at nine, and Cena is on the top rope, but Batista shoves the ref into the ropes, causing Cena to crotch himself. Batista hits a spear, and the referee begins the count on both men. Batista is up at four. Cena is up at eight. Another spear from Batista and he tells the ref to count. Cena is able to make it back to his feet at a count of eight again. Btista attacks from behind, knocking Cena down, before he goes to the outside and grabs a table. Batista puts the table in the ring, and he follows. Batista sets the table up in the corner, but when he turns to Cena, he almost gets caught in the STF. Batista fights out of it though, kicking Cena through the table in the corner.
Cena rolls out to the floor and on his feet at seven to break the count, but Batista follows him out, picks him up, and slams him back first into the steel ring post. Batista pulls Cena back up to his feet at seven, and launches him with an Irish whip that sends him through the barricade and into the time keeper's area. The referee begins the count, and Cena jumps up to his feet at nine, supporting himself with the barricade. Batista loses it and behind to dismantle the announcer's table, throwing pieces of it at Michael Cole. Batista slams Cena into the ring post and grabs the steps, setting them up next to the table, before tossing Lawler's chair and crown aside. Batista climbs the steps with Cena and sets him up for the Batista bomb, but Cena counters, hitting the AA from the top of the steps through the announce table. Batista is able to make it to his feet at nine. Cena goes under the ring and grabs a table of his own, sliding it into the ring. Cena sets up the table in the middle of the ring, and he goes to the outside after Batista. Cena sends Batista into the ring and he follows, stalking him from behind and trying for another AA. Batista fights out of it though, and hits a spinebuster sending Cena through the table and both men are down. The referee begins the count. Batista is up at six, and Cena is able to make it up at nine again, just popping up and walking over to the ropes. Batista looks furious, and he goes over, trying, and connecting with the Batista bomb. Cena is back up at nine again, springing right back up to his feet, and Batista goes to the outside. He grabs the ring steps and slides them into the ring. Cena locks in the STF, and Batista begins to tap, but it doesn't matter. Batista is able to make it to the ropes, and he begins to fade. Cena lets go of the hold, and the referee begins the count. Batista begins to stir around five, and he's able to make it to his feet at nine. Cena rolls out side, grabs Batista, and pulls him backwards by the legs to crotch him on the ring post. Cena grabs duct taps, and uses it to tie Batista's legs up behind the ring post. Cena ties the legs up, and Batista can't get up. The referee begins the count and Batista struggles, doing everything to tear away at the tape. The ref counts, and gets to ten, ending the match.
Winner and STILL WWE Champion: John Cena
Cena celebrates with his title, standing on the ring steps in the middle of the ring while Batista fumes while he's tied up. Cena poses with his belt, telling Batista 'You can't see me' before walking away. Cena at the top of the ramp, with his title, ends the PPV.
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Monday, March 29, 2010
WrestleMania XXVI Results-28/3/2010
WrestleMania XXVI Results - 28/3/2010
University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
Written by Dilip Alizio on Mar 28, 2010
* Tony Chimel and Justin Roberts along with two referees back their way out to ringside as a promo video of last year's WrestleMania plays.
* Michael Cole, Matt Striker, and Jerry Lawler are calling the matches tonight. However, Jim Ross was spotted at the Wyndam Hotel in Phoenix, where all WWE Superstars are staying.
* Yoshi Tatsu won a 26 Man Battle Royal in a dark opening match. The roof to the stadium was opened during this match.
Richard Reacts: I'm glad to see WWE put Yoshi Tatsu over in the 26-man battle royal. Tatsu has talent and can be a solid upper mid card talent if utilized properly.
Richard Reacts: They closed their pre-show with a great video recapping the Montreal Screwjob and Bret Hart's return to take out Vince McMahon. I actually got chills just watching that - WOW.
We go right into the arena and Justin Roberts welcomes us to WrestleMania XXVI. Jets are shown flying outside of and over the arena. Fantasia, a former American Idol contestant is out to sing 'America the Beautiful'.
We get a slick video package highlighting WrestleMania as a place where many superstars only get one shot at making history. Lots of feuds of tonight are highlighted, specifically Sheamus/HHH, Taker/Michaels II, Vince/Bret, and both of the Championship matches. Money in the Bank participants are also shown. The package is amazing.
Richard Reacts: WOW I don't know how much was papered but Vince has one heck an audience tonight. Tons of people and Fantasia just performed a beautiful rendition of God Bless America. It was different but I liked it.
* Michael Cole just announced the Wrestlemania XXVI attendance as 'over 70,000'.
* The pyro hits in a pretty amazing display, and the crowd, of course, is hot. Michael Cole welcomes us properly to the 26th installment of WrestleMania taking place at the University of Phoenix stadium. The opening contest, as reported earlier on WNW, will be the match for the Unified WWE Tag Team Championships. R-Truth is out first, rapping his way to the ring to a lot of love from the crowd.
Big Show & The Miz (c) vs. John Morrison & R-Truth
Unified WWE Tag Team Championship Match
R-Truth takes time out to ask 'WrestleMania, what's up?', before his partner's music hits, and John Morrison makes his way out to the ring, to a nice pop, and with a very nice pyro display. Matt Striker, Jerry the King Lawler, and Michael Cole are the announce team for tonight. Big Show and Miz make their way to the ring, and this one is ready to begin. Morrison and Miz will be starting things out for their teams. Morrison is able to get a hammerlock, but Miz fights out of it and stomps at Morrison. Miz turns his back, only to turn around into a dropkick. Morrison slams Miz and tags out to Truth, who comes in with a top rope leg drop on Miz that's good for a two count. Truth does the splits to avoid a punch from Miz, and gets Miz with a back kick, but Miz tags out to Show. Truth tries to hit Show with a cross body, but he's caught and hit with a fall away slam instead. Show pushes Morrison off the apron and chops Truth's chest. Show climbs the ropes, but Morrison hits a kick that knocks Show down. Miz and Morrison are back in and Morrison is dominating Miz with a flap jack and a kick to the face. Morrison tries for the starship pain but Show pulls him out of the ring. Miz tries for the SCF, but Morrison fights out. Show hits the knockout punch out of nowhere, tags in, and pins Morrison, getting the three count.
Winners and STILL WWE Unified Tag Team Champions: Big Show and Miz
Richard Reacts: Good match to get the crowd hot. It would have been the wrong move to take the titles off ShowMiz and Morrison and R-Truth deserved to be on the card. Not a complex bout but good to keep heat on the heels.
Cole, Lawler and Striker run down some of the activites of WrestleMania week. John Cena on Jimmy Fallon is shown, footage of the art show, and some stuff from fan axxess is shown.
Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Ted DiBiase
Triple Threat Match
Ted Dibiase is the first man out to the ring, to a bit of heat, and Cole talks about his father's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame last night. Cody Rhodes is the next man out to the ring, also to a bit of heat from the crowd. Randy Orton is the last man to the ring, to a big pop from the crowd.
Richard Reacts: Heat started slow for DiBiase and Rhodes but now they're drawing good reactions beating down Orton.
Dibiase and Rhodes are grouped together and talking to each other when Orton enters the match. This match will be under triple threat rules where every man is in the ring at the same time. The bell rings, and Cody and Ted begin to stalk Randy. Orton is able to fight off both men, keeping Rhodes on the outside with a lariat over the top, and then stomping away at Dibiase. Orton turns his attention to Rhodes and he eats a dropkick from Ted. Rhodes and Dibiase pound away on Orton to the displeasure of the crowd. Rhodes and Dibiase continue, stomping away methodically, before double teaming Orton. Dibiase holds Orton while Rhodes pounds on him, then the two switch roles for a bit.
Orton hesitates but finally puns Cody Rhodes in the head with DiBiase out of the ring. DiBiase sneaks up from behind him but Orton hits him with the RKO. Orton gets the cover for the win.
Winner - Randy Orton
Richard Reacts: If I had to start a promotion tomorrow and could choose one worker to build it around I would pick Randy Orton. It's amazing how over he is as a babyface in this angle that the office hasn't been pleased with. Orton is over like rover - it doesn't matter if he work as a heel or a babyface. His look is great and his in-ring work is outstanding.
Richard Reacts: I just noticed referee John Cone had latex gloves on for the match. Perhaps a new procedure? I'll check into it. Spectacular match with absolutely the right outcome. Orton is the Triple H of 7 years ago. He is WWE's top asset. He also just did the 'Orton pose' which caused me to pop.
Vickie Guerrero just cut a heel promo with the members of the heel Divas. She drew a tremendous amount of heat.
They did a comedy segment with Santino Marella and 'Mean Gene' Okerlund in a towel. Injured Diva Melina appeared, making her return to WWE TV.
Christian vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Kane vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Jack Swagger vs. MVP vs. Matt Hardy vs. Evan Bourne vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Kofi Kingston
Money in the Bank Ladder Match
The Money in the Bank ladder match is up next. Kofi Kingston out followed by MVP, Evan Bourne, Jack Swagger, Shelton Benjamin, Matt Hardy, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Kane and Christian. They have ladders on the ramp. Hardy drew a huge reaction. They Money in the Bank briefcase is hanging above the ring but the ladders remain outside the ring followed up and setup on the ramp. Rhodes hit the Alabama slam on Orton and Dbiase breaks up the pin. Rhodes takes down Dibiase and the two fight to the outside. Dibiase sends Rhodes into the barricade, slams him into the apron and sends him back into the ring. Rhodes and Dibiase realize Orton is back on his feet but it’s too late as Orton goes to work on both men, powerslamming both. Orton hits his signature backbreaker on Rhodes. Dibiase pulls Orton to the outside, and Rhodes tries to follow with a plancha, but he only takes out Dibiase when Orton rolls back in the ring. Orton kicks Dibiase in the chest when he tries to come back into the ring, and he does the same to Rhodes, hitting a double rope-assisted DDT. Orton teases the RKO, but then he stops. Orton backs up and he punts Rhodes straight in the head. Dibiase comes in from behind and tries for Dream street but Orton fights it off and hits the RKO. Orton wins.
Money in the Bank is up next and Kofi Kingston is the first man to the ring. MVP is the second man out to the ring, to a decent amount of love, and they’re coming out quicker now, as Evan Bourne is the next man announced. Jack Swagger is participant number four, followed by Shelton Benjamin. Matt Hardy is entrant number seven. Dolph Ziggler is out next, followed by Drew McIntyre. Joining this match in progress, the ladder is set. Evan Bourne has his hands on the briefcase, but everyone else is there and things break down pretty quickly. Kane tosses Bourne to the outside. Kingston tosses a ladder into Swagger and Hardy who are on another ladder. Christian throws a ladder into Hardy and Swagger who are trapped in the corner before monkey flipping Kingston into the ladder, sandwiching Swagger and Hardy. Ziggler pulls Christian off the ladder with a big backstabber, and tries to climb himself, but he's pulled off by MVP, who's in turn pulled off by Kane. Shelton and Kofi sandwich Kane with a ladder, and he and MVP and Shelton use a ladder to sandwich Kane in the corner, Kofi runs up the ladder, but he's powerbombed by Kane.
Benjamin is close to gaining the briefcase, but Swagger puts him down with a ladder, before slamming the ladder into several other participants. Bourne comes out of nowhere with a double knees to Swagger and the ladder to take him out. Swagger is in the middle of the ladder, and Hardy and Christian both use ladders to sandwish Swagger's midsection. Hardy and Christian climb the ladder, while Bourne climbs the side. Swagger pulls the ladder out from under Hardy, and Bourne kicks Christian off the other ladder before hitting Air Bourne from off the ladder onto Christian.
Richard Reacts: I love this match - the bumps these guys take are unrreal. It hurts me just to watch it.
Bourne tries for the briefcase, but Hardy is there and he throws Bourne off the top. Hardy is almost able to grab the briefcase, but Swagger comes up from behind, and pushes him off the top of the ladder, on top of the ladder propped up in the ring. Swagger also falls off onto another ladder propped against the ropes. MVP and Shelton are up on the ladder now and Shelton sends MVP off. MVP retaliates, trying to powerbomb Shelton, but Benjamin retaliates with a hurricarana to the outside. Kane is outside with a ladder and he hits both MVP and Shelton. Kane is in the ring and he tries to climb the ladder, but Ziggler is in, climbing over Kane. Kane pushes over the ladder to knock Ziggler off before throwing the ladder at Ziggler, Ziggler ducks but eats a right hand. Kane chokeslams Ziggler on the ladder before sandwiching him in between and slamming the ladder up and down on top of Ziggler. Kane ends up ripping the ladder apart. Kofi sends Kane to the outside, and uses both pieces of the ladder as stilts, trying to climb all the way to the top. McIntyre is in, knocking one of the legs away, and pushing the other, with Kofi on it, into the ropes. McIntyre grabs a ladder and climbs, but Matt Hardy is in on the other side. Hardy and McIntyre fight at the top with McIntyre sending Hardy to the mat. Hardy retaliates, pushing the ladder into the ropes where McIntyre crotches himself.
Hardy climbs the ladder and gets his hands on the brifcse, but Kane pushes another ladder, with Christian on it, into Hardy's ladder. Kane climbs the other side, opposite Hardy and Christian, and he tries for a double chokeslam, but Christian and Hardy fight him off, only to turn their attention to each other. Hardy tries for a twist of fate, but Christian reverses with into a reverse DDT from the top of the ladder. Christian climbs both ladders in the middle of the ring, but Swagger pulls one away. Christian climbs the other ladder, but Swagger is up after him. Both men fight at the top of the ladder, but Swagger uses the briefcase, slamming it into Christian's face. Swagger goes for the briefcase but he has trouble unhooking it. After what seems like forever, Swagger gets the briefcase down, and he is Mr. Money in the Bank.
Winner: Jack Swagger
Swagger poses with his briefcase at the top of the ladder, smiling and laughing.
Richard Reacts: Hah, Vince McMahon doesn't have anything on WNW - we spoiled the outcome on Premium days ago. Awesome match, not so much for the work but the insane bumps everyone was taking. I would have liked to have seen more high-flying work but the match was still entertaining. Swagger had a heck of a time unhooking the briefcase.
Cole, Lawler and Striker re-cap the Hall of Fame induction ceremony the took place last night. We get a little bit of footage, that includes highlights of the inductions of Wendi Richter, Mad Dog Vachon, Stu Hart, Gorgeous George, and Antonio Inoki. We get a little more footage of the inductions of Bob Uecker, which was extremely funny, and Ted Dibiase, which was extremely deserved.
Howard Finkel introduces the newest inductees to the WWE Hall of Fame. A good portion of the Hart family is out to represent Stu Hart. Wendi Richter, Mad Dog Vachon, Antonio Inoki, Bob Uecker, and Betty Wagner (representing Gorgeous George), as well as Ted Dibiase are announced. Fink announces them as the Hall of Fame class of 2010, and deservedly, they get a huge pop from the crowd.
Triple H vs. Sheamus
Singles Match
We get a video package showing the rise of Sheamus in the WWE, as well as the events that led to this match. Sheamus is the first man announced, and he makes his way to the ring to a decent amount of heat from this giant crowd. Triple H is out next, to a huge pop from the crowd. We get an awesome view of Hunter from the ramp that includes a wide shot of the arena, and it just gives you a small idea of how huge this event is. Based on entrances alone, I don't know how anyone could think Sheamus has a chance, since Hunter got a freaking light show and tons of pyro, and a crazy in-ring video screen, while Sheamus didn't even have a sparkler. Sheamus and Hunter lock up, and Sheamus backs Hunter up into the corner, where he breaks with a shove. He tells Hunter that he's the future and he's the Celtic Warrior. Hunter puts Sheamus in the corner, but also doesn't break clean, slapping Sheamus across the face. Hunter hits a series of right hands and he tries for the pedigree early, but Sheamus is able to fight out of it.
Sheamus sends Hunter into the corner, but quickly eats a dropkick. Hunter hits a suplex, and follows up with a knee, but a cover only yeilds a two count for Triple H. Sheamus rolls to the outside, and Hunter follows, slamming his head into the barricade and sending him back into the ring. Back in the ring, Hunter goes to work on Sheamus' legs, locking in the figure four. Sheamus is able to get to the ropes to break the hold and he rolls back to the outside. No idea why John Cone wore gloves in the triple-threat. Patton is in there gloveless and I was told no new policy regarding the usage of gloves has been instituted. Hunter follows Sheamus to the outside, but he finds himself being rammed into the steel rings steps. Sheamus breaks the count, and he slams Hunter into the barricade before sending him back into the ring, hitting an elbow to Hunter's throat on the way back in. Back in the ring, Hunter hits a right hand out of nowhere, but Sheamus responds with a urunage backbreaker. Another urunage backbreaker puts Hunter down again.
Sheamus beats on Hunter in the corner, slamming his thigh into Hunter's head before choking and stomping away at Hunter. Sheamus poses for the crowd to a lot of heat. Sheamus continues the beatdown in the corner on Hunter, being pulled away by the ref. Sheamus and Hunter trade right hands, with Sheamus getting the upper hand with an axe handle to the head. Sheamus tries for the cover but he only gets two. Sheamus beats on Hunter for a bit before going for another cover, again good for two. Sheamus locks in a rear chin lock and buries his knee in Hunter's back. Hunter gets up to his feet, but Sheamus transitions right into a powerslam that's good for another near fall. Sheamus locks in a submission hold focusin on Hunter's neck and shoulder. Hunter fights up to his feet and Sheamus changes it up into a sleeper that puts Hunter back down. Hunter is back up and out of the sleeper with a back body drop. Sheamus charges Hunter in the corner but eats a couple of his boots for his trouble. Hunter fights out of a slam and hits a DDT to change the momentum. Hunter and Sheamus trade right hands in the center of the ring, and Hunter gets the upper hand. Hunter hits the high knee and he's back in this one. Face buster from Hunter is good for a near fall.Hunter ducks a clothesline and tries for a pedigree but Sheamus counters. Hunter hits a neckbreaker that's good for a two count.
Hunter puts Sheamus on the top turnbuckle and he climbs up, hitting Sheamus. Sheamus ducks out of it, and he tries for the razor's edge but Hunter fights out. Sheamus tries for his big kick, but Hunter fights out. Pedigree attempt but Sheamus fights out again and he hits his huge kick. Sheamus goes for the pin but Hunter kicks out. Sheamus picks Hunter up off the mat, and he puts him up on his shoulder, but Hunter fights out and connects with a big spinebuster. Hunter goes for the pin but Sheamus kicks out at two. Sheamus tries to roll to the outside, but he only gets to the apron. Hunter tries to pick him up, but Sheamus fights him off and connects with a big kick to Hunter's temple. Sheamus crawls back into the ring and he picks up Hunter. Hunter is playing possum, and out of nowhere he hits the pedigree. Hunter pins Sheamus and he gets the three count.
Winner: Triple H
Richard Reacts: As I just stated in the live blog, this was Sheamus' final test. He earned an A by my book in a good filler match with the guy that pushed for him to get to the top. There was never a doubt who would win but just if Sheamus could create heat on the biggest stage of them all. Sheamus did and will get a monster push for it.
CM Punk vs. Rey Mysterio
If Punk wins, Mysterio joins the Straight Edge Society
I'm assuming this match is next since a video package showing the history between these two is being shown. The stipulations of this match will have Rey Mysterio joining the Straight Edge Society if he loses this match. CM Punk is the first man out to the ring, with Serena and Luke Gallows in tow, and of course, a mic in hand. Punk still gets a decent reaction from the crowd, probably due to his stellar work. Punk says there's over 70 thousand weak minded individuals that are so hopped up on pills, they think Rey Mysterio is a super hero. They think their super hero will make the monster go away, but Punk isn't a monster, he's a savior, and he can lead everyone to a better place. He can lead by example because he chooses to be drug free, and he chooses to be better than everyone. Mysterio doesn't have a choice. He will be forced to join the SES, and everyone will have to accept him. One nation, under Punk, with integrity and sobriety for all. FANTASTIC.
Mysterio's music hits, and Punk stares down the entrance ramp. Mysterio is finally out, with some crazy contacts that look like cat eyes or something. Mysterio also has a long ponytail hanging from his mask and he's dressed in baby blue gear with some neon orange streaks. Apparently Mysterio's attire is inspired by Avatar. The bell rings and we're ready to start this one. Gallows and Sarita are stalking around the outside, it distracts Mysterio, and Punk is able to use that to catch Mysterio, sending him to the mat and stomping away on him. Mysterio tries to come back and jumps to the top, but Punk sweeps his feet out from under him. Punk distracts the ref and Serena chokes Mysterio. Punk tries for a baseball slide, but Mysterio flips up, and Punk crotches himself on the ring post. On the outside, Punk gets even by slamming Mysterio into the steel ring steps. Back in the ring, Punk pounds away on Mysterio and he tries for a pin, but Mysterio kicks out at two. Punk locks in a rear chin lock while the SES cheers on from ringside. Mysterio is able to fight up to his feet and out of the hold where he catches Punk with a quick kick. Mysterio tries for a headscissors, but Punk fights it off, only to eat a springboard seated senton from Mysterio. Mysterio hits a kick to Punk's face, but Punk is able to surprise Mysterio with a roll up for two. Punk catches Mysterio with a giant kick to the side of the head, but a pin is only good for two.
Punk tries for a series of pins, but it ends with Mysterio flipping out and up onto the ropes, where he comes back with a crazy springboard DDT. Mysterio tries for the pin, but he only gets two. Mysterio kicks Punk into the ropes and tries for the 619, but Punk catches him. Punk tries for the GTS, but Mysterio fights out. Mysterio springboards off the ropes, but Punk catches him in GTS position. Mysterio fights out again and kicks Punk in the head. Mysterio goes to the top and tries for a frog splash, but he misses. Punk tries for the cover but he only gets two. Punk hits the high knee in the corner, but Mysterio fights out of the bulldog and sends Punk into the ropes. Mysterio tries for the 619, but Serena and Gallows distract him. Punk almost hits the 619, but Mysterio fights out, hits the 619, the springboard splash, and pins Punk.
Winner: Rey Mysterio
Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon
No Holds Barred Match
The next match, that honestly I'm really extremely excited for, will see Bret Hart taking on Vince McMahon. We get an amazing video package highlighting the 12 year history between these two men, from the Montreal screwjob incident up to today. Like Richard said about this promo piece earlier, it is absolutely phenomenal, and certainly raises a goosebump or two.
Richard Reacts: Rey Mysterio sure doesn't work like he has a bum knee. A great fast-paced bout that didn't disappoint. I'm very excited for McMahon vs. Hart upcoming.
BRET FREAKING HART is the first man to the ring, in all his jean short and leather jacketed glory. He gets a great welcome from the crowd. As a long time Bret Hart fan, who travelled 12 hours just to see the man stand in an ROH ring, and get the chance to talk to him from two minutes and get an autograph, this is an amazing moment in my life as a wrestling fan.
Vince McMahon is the second entrant in the match. He enters wearing a short sleeved shirt, and he looks pretty damn good for his age. Vince is also carrying a mic in his hand. Vince says Bret is in his ring, at his greatest creation, WrestleMania. Vince says Bret deserves a WrestleMania sized screwing. Vince says he shelled out a lot of bucks and as a result, he bought himself a lot of lumberjacks, and one of them will be a guest referee. Vince says to just remember that Bret screwed Bret, and Vince screwed Bret, and now Vince and Hart's entire family screwed Bret. The Hart Dynasty makes their way out, along with Hart's family make their way to the ring with Vince. The Hart family surrounds the rings, but this is pretty ridiculous since everyone but the Hart Dynasty is in their formal wear from earlier. The women are all in heels and formal dresses, and most of the guys are wearing tuxes, I think only Bruce is wearing jeans. Bruce is in the ring, and he takes off his shirt to reveal a referee shirt.
Bruce Hart doesn't even take off his sunglasses. Bret can't believe that his whole family agreed to this. He says there isn't much he can do, what's done is done. He says there's one thing he knows about the Hart family, they got paid up front and their money is already in the bank. Hart says there's one thing he learned from the Montreal screwjob, and that's a good old fashioned double cross. The Hart family is united. Hart knew about this coming in, and tonight, at Vince's greatest creation, it'll be forever remembered as the night Bret screwed Vince. Bruce and Bret hug, and Bruce starts the match, finally with his glasses off. Vince begs off, but Hart hits him with a right. Hart beats McMahon all around the ring, in the corner, stomping away at him. Hart chokes McMahon with his foor in the corner. Vince rols outside into the Hart Dynasty, who go to work with a couple of forearms. Hart family members are in to join, and Natalya hits Vince with a big slap. Kidd and DH Smith stomp away at Vince, and Kidd locks in a guillotine choke before hammering away on Vince. DH Smith picks Vince up and Kidd climbs up to the apron. DH Smith picks Vince up, and Kidd goes all the way to the top turnbuckle. Kidd leaps off and hits a top rope Hart attack all the way to the floor, sending Vince McMahon crashing down. The Harts roll Vince back into the ring, and Bret goes right to work on Vince's leg. Vince rolls back to the outside, and he tries to crawl under the ring to avoid things, but Kidd and Smith pull him out. Vince has a crowbar in hand when he comes back out and the Hart's scatter. Everyone calls Vince a coward. Vince rolls back into the ring and he tries to hit Bret with the crowbar, but Bret ducks it, and sends McMahon to the mat, where he continues to beat him down with big elbows. Hart grabs the crowbar and he uses it to clobber McMahon, just wailing away on him.
Hart uses the crowbar to whack McMahon right in the throat, and the Hart family rallies Bret on from the outside, banging on the mat. Hart grabs McMahon's legs, and the crowd goes NUTS. Hart goes for it, but decides against it, and goes for the crowbar again. Hart whacks McMahon a couple more times before grabbing the legs again. Hart kicks McMahon right in the crotch, and then does it again. McMahon pleads with Bret, but all it gets him is a couple more kicks to the groin. someone slides a chair into Bret, and he uses it to sit down. Bruce comes over, and Bret actually calls a time out, just to catch his breath. McMahon crawls up to his hands and knees, and Hart is up behind him. Hart picks up the chair, and whacks McMahon across the back, then a second time. The crowd chants for one more, and Bret obliges with another big chair shot. Three more, then another, and another, and Bret is just working Vince over. Three more, another, a thirteenth, fourteenth, fifteenth all on Vinces legs. Another, and another, and another, jeez, this is crazy. Another, and Vince is just moaning and panting.
Hart grabs the leg and everyone goes crazy. Hart wraps up the legs and pulls McMahon over, successfully locking in the Sharpshooter, which is just a beautiful sight. McMahon immediately taps, but Hart keeps it locked in just for a bit.
Winner: Bret Hart
After the match, all the Harts get in the ring to celebrate with Bret, and Cole makes the stupid comment that 'Bret Hart spits in the face on Montreal' which was just worded TERRIBLY.
Richard Reacts: I'm not disappointed because Bret had to get his revenge but they lost the crowd too many times. Bret would get them hot with the Sharpshooter attempts then they'd die off when he wouldn't execute. No holds barred matches are affected without adding color and as you saw Bret didn't give any chair shots to the head (something I agree with banning). I was surprised about The Hart Dynasty being added late but understood it after the swerve was revealed. They all worked stiff with Vince, including a slap from Natalya that caught Vince square in the mouth. Bret didn't bump and he shouldn't have. Nothing is worth risking his quality of life or long-term health. McMahon got screwed but a blood bath would have made it more entertaining.
We get an advertisement for WM27, but to be honest, I missed it.
Attendance is announced as 72,219
Pyro display from the top of the arena
Chris Jericho (c) vs. Edge
World Heavyweight Championship Match
We get a video package about the history between these two men, all the way back to when these two became the WWE Unified Tag Team Champs and Edge injured himself. It also covers Edge's surprise return at the Royal Rumble (a story broken here at WNW), and the past few weeks that have led up to this match, with Jericho winning the World Heavyweight Championship, and Edge cashing in his Royal Rumble title shot. The World Heavyweight Champion, Chris Jericho, is out to the ring first with an impressive pyro display. It's great to watch such a talented wrestler like Jericho walk into WrestleMania with the WHC. Edge is the next man to make his way out, to a huge pop from the crowd and an impressive pyro display of his own. This match is set to begin, and Canada is extremely proud right now. Edge and Jericho lock up and start out with some chain wrestling. Jericho locks in a headlock, and when Edge fights out, he hits a shoulderblock. Jericho ducks a couple of clotheslines, but Edge comes back with a big flying lariat. Edge stomps on Jericho in the corner, but when the ref breaks it up, Jericho is able to mount a comeback, putting Edge in the corner and beating on him for a bit. Edge comes back with a back body drop, and he tries for a spear, but Jericho sees it coming and he rolls out to the floor. Edge follows, beats on Jericho for a bit and rolls him back into the ring. On his way back into the ring, Jericho catches Edge with a slap, and a baseball slide to send him to the floor.
Edge rolls back into the ring, and Jericho grabs right for Edge's legs, hitting a slingshot, slamming Edge's neck into the bottom rope. Jericho hits a back body drop, and he tries for a cover, but Edge kicks out at two. Jericho locks in a modified rear chin lock, and tells the referee to ask him, but Edge refuses to give up. Edge fights up to his feet, but Jericho slams him back down to the mat head first. Jericho kicks and slaps away at Edge's head. Jericho sends Edge into the corner, but when he charges in, Edge moves and Jericho's shoulder connects with the ring post. Edge hits a big dropkick, and tries for a back body drop, but Jericho blocks it and hits a front suplex, sending Edge into the ropes. Jericho tries for a springboard dropkick, but Edge dodges it, and sends JEricho crashing into the announce table. Edge launches himself off the ring apron onto Jericho with a big diving clothesline. Edge rolls Jericho into the ring and he tries to go to the top, but Jericho catches him and the fight on the turnbuckle. Edge is able to come out on top when he hits a front suplex from the middle rope that's good for a two count. Edge ducks a big boot from Jericho and slides to the outside where he sweeps Jericho's legs. Edge hits a crossbody from the top, but Jericho rolls through into a pin attempt for a two count. Jericho tries for the walls of Jericho, but Edge fights it off. Both men get a quick near fall, but a kick to the head from Jericho puts Edge down.
Jericho tries for the codebreaker, but Edge counters, catches Jericho and slamming him into the corner. Edge goes for the spear, but Jericho counters, jumping over and rolling Edge straight into the walls of Jericho! Edge is able to counter the walls, rolling over and turning it into a near fall for a two count. Jericho fights out, goes for a lion sault, and lands on his feet when Edge moves, but Edge slams Jericho's head down to the canvas. Both men are up and Jericho hits a big enzugiri. Jericho goes for the cover but only gets two. Jericho hits a series of big right hands, but Edge retaliates with an Impaler DDT. Edge goes for the cover but Jericho kicks out. Jericho takes control with a blow to the back of Edge's head. Jericho teases the spear, setting up for it. Edge is back on his feet, but when Jericho goes for the spear, Edge gets his foot up for a big boot. Edge psyches himself up, and gets the crowd going. Edge tries for the spear, but Jericho counters with the codebreaker. Jericho crawls over and pins Edge, but it's only good for two, another pin, another two count. Jericho argues with the ref for a bit, but then turns back to Edge. Jericho kicks at the back of Edge's leg, before just stomping on the ankle. Edge avoids another kick and he gets back to his feet, but Jericho takes him right back down into the walls of Jericho.
Edge tries to crawl to the ropes, but Jericho pulls him right back into the middle of the ring and turns it into a single leg crab, focusing on Edge's injured leg. Edge is finally able to crawl to the ropes, and surprise Jericho with a roll up that's good for a two count. Edge clotheslines Jericho over the top rope and both men go out to the floor. Jericho is back to his feet first and he grabs his title. Edge slams Jericho's head into the ring apron, and Edge ends up accidentally elbowing the ref. Jericho hits Edge with the belt, and goes for the pin, but Edge kicks out! Jericho hits the codebreaker, and he pins Edge. The referee counts three, and this one is over.
Winner and STILL World Heavyweight Champion: Chris Jericho
Richard Reacts: The match got better as it went on. It's not that it started bad, the crowd was dead from Vince and Bret. When Jericho took out the referee I was afraid they were going to end it, but thankfully they let him win clean. A dirty finish would have been a tremendous injustice to a well-executed match. Edge seems to be fine but they focused Jericho's attack on his Achilles tendon so he was selling the majority of the time. They saved Edge from looking weak with a nice post-match beatdown.
After the match, Jericho goes after Edge's leg again, but Edge fights him off and sends him into the announce table. Edge takes apart the Spanish announce table, of course, and sets Jericho on it. Edge climbs on the other announce table, and waits for Jericho to get to his feet, running from one table, to the other, and spearing Jericho off the table and through the ringside barricade! Edge climbs back into the ring, and poses for the fans, to a bit of a mixed reaction. Edge makes his way to the back, and Jericho looks really out of it. His head really snapped back against that barricade.
Mickie James, Kelly Kelly, Eve Torres, Gail Kim & Beth Phoenix vs. Michelle McCool, Layla, Maryse, Alicia Fox & Vickie Guerrero
10-Diva Tag Team Match
Layla, Alicia Fox, Vickie Guerrero, Maryse, and Michelle McCool are out first, to the sound of 70,000 fans exiting to go to the bathroom (I kid). Eve Torres, Mickie James, Gail Kim, Kelly Kelly, and Beth Phoenix are the next team out to the ring, and this one should be a mess. Hopefully it's kept fairly short as there wasn't even a video package, because there's really no history to this match. Gail Kim and Vickie are going to be starting things out. Guerrero bumps Kim back, so Kim tags in Phoenix. Vickie finds herself in the corner, where she eats a couple of shoulders. Eve tags in and gives her a couple more shoulders. Kim tags in and James tags in, followed by Kelly, and they all pretty much do the same thing, beating on Vickie. Vickie is unfazed though, screaming at Kelly Kelly. A big slap and step up leg drop takes down Vickie, but McCool is in with a Styles Clash. Mickie comes in and hits her big DDT, layla comes in and hits a backbreaker, Kim comes in with a sole food. Everyone is coming in now. Phoenix hits a giant implant buster type move on Alicia, then turns her attention to Vickie. Phoenix puts Guerrero in the tree of woe, but McCool comes in and clocks Phoenix out of nowhere. McCool sets it up, and talks Vickie into doing a frog splash on Kelly Kelly. Vickie does it, and connects, but has trouble pinning Kelly. She's finally able to do it, and she gets a pin, scoring the win for her team.
Winners:Vickie Guerrero, Alicia Fox, Michelle McCool, Layla and Maryse
Batista (c) vs. John Cena
WWE Championship Match
We get a video package detailing the events of the past few weeks, beginning at last month's PPV, that led up to this match. Batista is the first man out to the ring, and he gets what sounds to be a bit of a mixed reaction from the crowd. Batista's entrance, of course, includes lots of pyro, and himself entering in a lone spotlight. Cena continues his tradition of overly impressive WrestleMania entrances with another doozie, not quite as impressive as his bajillion look-a-likes entrance though. A group of soldiers, carrying rifles, go into a drill, spinning their rifles and doing all sorts of fancy stuff. The soldiers form themselves into an aisle, and spin their rifles as another walks through them. This happens a second, and third time. Cena's music hits, and the crowd goes nuts. Cena walks down the aisle, with the air force honor guard air team spinning their rifles as he walks past. Cena charges down to the ring and the crowd is still going wild. Someone made an awesome 'South Park' referencing 'Batista likes fish sticks' poster. Batista and Cena lock up, and Batista turns it into a headlock. Cena sends Batista into the ropes, and Batista responds with a big shoulderblock. Cena is back up, and he takes Batista off his feet with a headlock takeover. Batista fights back up to his feet and pushes Cena into the corner, forcing the break. Batista goes right for a punch, but Cena ducks it and goes to work with a couple of blows to the body. Batista responds with a big blow to the back of Cena's head before picking him up and slamming him in the corner. Batista beats on Cena in the corner, slamming him with a big boot to the head.
Batista continues to work over Cena's neck, clubbing away across Cena's neck. Batista tries for a suplex, but Cena blocks it and comes back with a suplex of his own. Cena beats on Batista in the corner for a bit, and he hits a sort-of bull dog, but when he goes for the pin, he only gets two. Cena tries for the AA, but Batista fights it off, countering with a big DDT. Batista rolls right into the cover, but Cena kicks out at two. Batista sits Cena up and hits a big kick to Cena's face, but it's only good for another near fall. Batista locks in a rear naked choke with a body scissors, trying to wear Cena down. Cena is able to fight up, with Batista on his back, and he forces Batista off his back, and tries to break Batista's grip. Cena fights out of it, but gets a knee to the back. Cena and Batista exchange right hands, with Batista getting the upper hand with a neckbreaker. Batista gets a near fall. There's a lot of boos for Cena surprisingly. Batista locks in a front chancery. Cena is able to fight up to his feet, and suplexes Batista off of him to break the hold. Batista charges Cena in the corner, but gets a big boot instead. Cena hits a couple of big shoulder blocks, a side belly to back suplex, that gets a lot of heat, and he goes for the five knuckle shuffle, but he ends up eating a spinebuster from Batista instead.
Batista calls for the Batista bomb, but Cena surprises him with the STF. Batista is able to make it into the ropes to break the hold. Batista hits a big spear, and he goes for the cover, but Cena kicks out at two. Batista puts Cena in the corner and buries his shoulder in Cena's midsection before placing him on the top rope. Batista goes for a superplex, but Cena fights it off, turning it into a test of strength. Cena hits a couple of head butts, and punches Batista, sending him crashing to the mat. Cena gets to his feet and jumps off, connecting with a top rope five knuckle shuffle. Cena goes for the AA, but Batista grabs the top rope. Cena pulls him back, but Batista counters into the Batista bomb. Cover, but Cena kicks out at two and Batista is shocked. Batista is up on his feet, and he picks Cena up, trying for another bomb, but Cena counters into an AA. Batista counters, and Cena counters into the AA again. Cena connects with a big AA, launching Batista, but when he goes for the cover, Batista kicks out at two! Cena climbs up to the top turnbuckle, and he jumps off, right into a big spinebuster from Batista. Batista picks him up and tries for the Batista bomb, but Cena rolls through and goes straight into the STF. Batista tries for the ropes, but he's eventually forced to tap. The crowd, who's been pretty hostile up to this point, cheers pretty loudly.
Winner and NEW WWE Champion: John Cena
After the match, Cena poses with the belt, with a big smile on his face. They show big shots of the crowd, and I'm always just so amazed at how huge the whole event always looks.
Richard Reacts: From a work perspective, the match wasn't bad. John Cena going over Batista was predictable, very predictable. Cena is in dire need of a gimmick change. There were some MASSIVE Cena Sucks signs in the audience and John even heckled some Cena haters after the match. He could be a really hot heel but I'm afraid the office won't change him because of how kid-friendly he is for their PG initiative.
The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels
No Disqualification, No Count-Out Retirement Match
We get a video package that's just extremely well put together, and I'm just as excited for this match as I was to see it last year. Shawn Michaels is out to the ring first, and he looks pumped up, and extremely excited for someone who could be entering the ring for his last match... well, for the foreseeable future I guess. The gong sounds, and the crowd goes wild. There's fire for the entrance, but so far it's away from the entranceway, thankfully. Taker is lifted up on a platform from the entrance ramp, with lighting from underneath. It's especially demonic. Taker walks to the ring to a load of cheers, and the fire hits when he's a good distance away. Michaels does not look intimidated as Taker gets into the ring and disrobes. Taker and Micheals stare each other down. Michaels drags his thumb across his throat and infuriates Taker. Taker charges Michaels, but Michaels dodges and catches Taker with a couple of chops. Taker comes right back, hanging Michaels up on the top turnbuckle, and splashing Micheals in the corner. Taker goes for old school, but Micheals fights it off. Taker goes up again and he's able to walk to ropes and connect this time. Taker goes right for the chokeslam, but Micheals fights out of it and kicks at Taker's knee. Taker fights back with a big right hand. Taker slams Michaels head into the turnbuckle, and he tries for a tombstone, but Michaels fights out and goes to work on Taker's arm.
Taker tries for a short arm clothesline, but Michaels ducks it, and counters with a not quite solid SCM. Taker is a bit startled. Michaels goes right back to work on Taker's knee, stomping away at it in the corner. Michaels hands Taker's leg up on the ropes and just goes to work. Taker fights him off and gets back to his feet, pounding on him in the corner, but HBK kicks right back at Taker's knee. Taker sends Michaels to the outside with a clothesline over the top ropes, and he teases a dive, but Michaels sees it coming and he comes back in with a shoulder to the knee. Michaels tries for the figure four, but Taker fights it off and sends Michaels to the outside. Taker hits the crazy leg drop on the apron. Back in the ring, Michaels is right back up and he goes for the figure four, locking it in. Michaels is wearing down the Undertaker, forcing him to put his shoulders to the mat every now and then. Taker reverses the pressure, rolling himself and HBK over and forcing Michaels to break the hold. Both men are back on their feet and they're trading chops and punches. Michaels kicks at Taker's knee, and goes to work with chops, but Taker responds with big right hands. Michaels ducks one and hits some more chops. Michaels hits a flying forearm to Taker, and he kips up, but he walks right into a chokeslam. Taker pins Michaels, but HBK kicks out at two.
Taker tries for a tombstone, but Michaels slithers out of it and locks in the ankle lock. Taker crawls toward the rope, but Michaels pulls him back into the ring and grapevines the leg to add more pressure. Taker again is worn down to where he's forced to put his shoulders on the mat and force a pinning predicament. Taker is able to use his free foot to kick at Michaels and break the hold. Michaels clotheslines Taker over the top rope, and he hangs on, on the apron. Michaels hits an asai moonsault, but Taker catches him, and reverses it into a tombstone piledriver on the outside. A medic is down to check on Michaels, but Taker throws him away and tosses Michaels back in the ring for the pin. Michaels kicks out at two! Taker kicks at Michaels and he goes for the Last Ride, kind of connecting, but Michaels gets the pin. Taker kicks out at two. Michaels climbs to the top rope, and he goes for his signature elbow drop, but Taker gets his knees up to block it. Taker locks in Hell's gate out of nowhere, but Michaels counters into a pinning predicament, forcing Taker to break the hold. Taker hits Michaels with a big right, but Michaels responds with sweet chin music. Michaels goes for the pin, but Taker kicks out at two. Michaels tunes up the band again in the corner, but another attempt is blocked by Taker, but buries his boot in Michaels stomach and connects with a proper Last Ride. Taker goes for the cover but Michaels kicks out!
Taker is back to his feet and he immediately tosses Michaels out to the floor. Taker begins taking apart the announce table, pulling out the monitors. Taker is pounding on his knee, trying to knock feeling back in. Taker sets Michaels up for the Last Ride, but Michaels gets out of it and hits SCM, sending Taker on top of the announce table. Michaels goes up to the top turnbuckle, and he launches himself off, with a big moonsault, crashing through Undertaker and the table! Michaels crawls over toward Taker, and he rolls him back toward and into the ring. Both men get back up to their feet, and Michaels connects with sweet chin music. Michaels goes for the pin, but Taker kicks out at two! Michaels goes for SCM again, but it's blocked and Taker hits a chokeslam instead. Taker picks Michaels up, and connects with a big tombstone. Taker pins Michaels, but Michaels kicks out at two! Taker pulls down the straps, and he almost jerks his thumbs across his throat, but he decides against it. Michaels climbs up, and Taker tells him to stay down. Michaels crawl up, using Taker to support himself. Michaels drags his thumb across his own throat, and slaps Taker across the face. Taker gets angry, and immediately connects with a tombstone. Taker pins Michaels, and that's all she wrote.
Winner and 18-0, streak intact: The Undertaker
After the match, Taker stumbles over to the ropes, and uses them to drag himself to his feet. Taker poses in the center of the ring, while an 18-0 graphic comes up and fireworks go off. Fireworks also go off around the top of the arena. Taker starts to get out of the ring, but he stops.
Richard Reacts: The match didn't come close to topping last year but it picked up a lot of steam when Shawn Michaels performed the moonsault on the announce table like he did two years ago against Ric Flair. I don't know if The Undertaker legitimately hurt his left knee or was selling but it appeared like his mobility was limited. Whether or not that was the result of an injury tonight or a pre-existing injury is anyone's guess. One thing I will say is I think both Undertaker and Shawn were limited from because of their physical conditions. The show was good but not great.
Taker goes back into the ring, and he grabs Michaels' hand, picking him back up to his feet to the cheers of the crowd. Taker extends his hand, and the two shake hands and hug. Michaels stands in the middle of the ring, while all the fans in attendance and the announcers show their respect. Michaels smiles, but he also looks a bit choked up, and as someone who's been watching Shawn Michaels for their entire life, since he was a Rocker, I'm not too proud to say I'm a bit choked up. Michaels gets on his knees and thanks God. Michaels thanks everyone, and gets out of the ring, making his way to the back. Michaels shakes hands on the way to the back.
Michaels stops at the top of the ramp, and he thanks everyone, and God, one more time. Lawler says 'Goodbye, we're going to miss you' and the PPV ends with HBK walking to the back. I couldn't agree with those sentiments any more.
Monday, February 22, 2010
WWE Elimination Chamber Results - 2/21/2010
Scott Trade Center in St. Louis, Missouri
Report by: DilipAlizio
We get a video opening highlighting the two Chamber matches that will be taking place tonight for both the World Heavyweight, and WWE Championships. The pyro hits and Michael Cole welcomes us to the PPV. They immediately being hyping WrestleMania, and the ominous structure that is the Elimination Chamber. The Chamber lowers and it looks like we're going to start out with a Chamber match.
Sheamus vs. Triple H vs. John Cena vs. Randy Orton vs. Ted DiBiase vs. Kofi Kingston
WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match
Justin Roberts runs down the rules of the match, John Cena's music hits, and he is the first man to make his way down to the ring. Cena makes his way into one of the ringside pods, and the referee locks him up. Dibiase is the next man announced, and he makes his way to the ring to a bit of heat. Randy Orton is the third man to make his way to the ring, to a big pop from the crowd. Dibiase stares down Orton from his pod. Triple H is the fourth man announced, and the final man who will be entering a pod, so we know it will be Sheamus and Kofi starting things off tonight. Just a quick personal comment here, Matt Striker is an amazing commentator. We're not 15 minutes into the PPV and he's already putting Cole and Lawler to shame. Kofi Kingston is the final challenger to enter the fray. He comes out to a nice reception, leaving only the Champion yet to enter. The WWE Champion Sheamus is out finally, only about 13 minutes into the PPV. Sheamus gets a little bit of heat, but honestly, it seems like even less than Dibiase. Sheamus shows off his belt to everyone locked in the pods, taunting his challengers. The door is closed and locked, and this one is ready to begin.
Sheamus goes for the big kick right off the bat, but Kofi moves and comes back with a flurry of offense of his own. Kofi hits a crossbody for a near fall, and a beautiful dropkick for another near fall. Kofi works over Sheamus with a series of fairly stiff kicks, but it's still not enough to keep the Champion down. Sheamus comes back with a clubbing blow across Kofi's back and a knee to the head. Sheamus hits a European uppercut, but Kofi is quick to fight back. Kofi kicks Sheamus square in the chest, but he immediately falls victim to a back elbow and a big shoulder block. Sheamus tries to hip toss Kofi over the ropes, but Kofi lands on his feet, delivers and enzugiri, and executes a springboard crossbody that's good for a two count. Sheamus reverses a whip into the corner, but he walks right into a big kick from Kofi. Sheamus takes Kofi down to the mat and pounds away on him, he tries for a quick pin, but he can't hold Kingston down for three. Sheamus tries to choke Kingston and rub his face into the mat. Kofi rolls to the outside and Sheamus follows. Kofi is able to put up a bit of a fight, but Sheamus backs him up into one of the pods and put him down. Sheamus hits a uranage backbreaker, but it's still not good enough for three.
The timer counts down, and the first entrant into the match is Triple H. Hunter has a big smile on his face. He walks out of the pod and stares Sheamus down. Sheamus and Triple H come toe to toe staring each other down. Sheamus goes for a punch, but Hunter blocks and unloads with a couple of his own. Sheamus goes low with a knee, but it's not good enough to keep down Hunter, who comes back with a high knee, and a knee drop. Hunter hits a clothesline in the corner, and pounds on Sheamus for a bit, before stomping for a little bit. Hunter hits a short arm clothesline, but it's only good for a near fall. Hunter throws Sheamus over the top rope out to the steel grate. Hunter tries to throw Sheamus into the Chamber, but Sheamus blocks, Sheamus tries but Hunter blocks and he clotheslines Sheamus over the top rope.
Back in the ring, Sheamus goes for a razor's edge out of nowhere, but Hunter reverses into a DDT. Kofi is back in and he's going to work on both men, chopping each before hitting a dropkick on Sheamus, and whipping Hunter into Sheamus in the corner. Kofi launches himself up to hit nine punches on Sheamus in the corner before connecting with a leaping lariat. Kofi hits a slingshot boom drop over the top rope to the outside on Hunter. Sheamus takes Kofi out, out of nowhere, and it's good for a near fall. The clock ticks down again, and the next entrant is Randy Orton. Orton goes right to work on everyone, then focuses his attention on Sheamus, stomping away. Orton hits a knee drop on Sheamus, and he tries for a cover but he only gets a two count. Orton tosses Sheamus over the top rope and he hits a quick kick to Hunter's ribs. Orton goes to the outside, where he slams Sheamus against the Chamber wall three times in a row. Hunter comes out and he too goes into the Chamber three times at the hands of Orton. Orton chokes Sheamus with his boot for a bit, before going to work on Hunter with a couple of right hands. Kingston comes out of nowhere with a huge slingshot crossbody. Kingston tries for another springboard crossbody back in the ring on Orton, but Orton counters with a dropkick.
Hunter is now back in this with right hands, and a face buster to Orton, but Orton comes back with a big powerslam. Orton looks to be setting up for the RKO on Hunter. Orton goes for it, but Hunter pushes him into Kofi. Kofi tries for TIP, but Orton ducks. Orton tries for the RKO on Kofi, but Kofi pushes him into an almost pedigree. Orton backdrops Hunter over the top rope to counter, the backdrops Kofi over the top rope. On the outside, Orton goes after Sheamus, but he ends up being backed up into the ring post. The clock counts down again and the next entrant is Ted Dibiase. Dibiase goes right to work on Sheamus, Kingston, then Triple H, hitting Hunter with a couple of fist drops. Dibiase goes over to Orton in the corner and he offers his hand after a bit of a staredown. It looks like Legacy may be working together. Orton and Dibiase go right to work on Hunter, stomping away on him in the corner. They the turn their attention to Sheamus, pounding away, and hitting a series of knees, before Orton throws him shoulder first into the ring post. Dibiase chokes Kingston against the bottom rope. Orton picks up Kofi and he tries to shove Kingston's head through the Chamber wall, eventually succeeding and wrenching at his neck, before Dibiase locks in a Boston crab while Orton kicks away.
Orton and Hunter trade blows in the middle of the ring, but Dibiase comes in from behind to turn the tide. Orton holds Hunter while Dibiase stomps away at his midsection. Orton tosses Hunter to the outside and he and Dibiase follow. Orgon and Dibiase throw Hunter, back first, into the Chamber wall, before doing it again. Orton goes for his rope assisted DDT, but Dibiase stops him and tells him he should do it on the outside. He sets it up, and he connects, driving Hunter's head into the steel grate. Legacy stare Cena down outside of his pod, and decide to wait out the last 10 seconds outside of his door. Cena fights his way out with no problem, taking down Dibiase and tossing Orton in the ring before coming alive with a series of flying shoulder blocks and a belly to back suplex. Cena connects with the five knuckle shuffle on Orton, and a throwback and top rope rocker dropper to Dibiase. Cena goes for the AA on Dibiase, using him as a battering ram on Orton. Dibiase grabs the ropes, so Cena AA's him over the ropes. Orton lightly tosses Cena to the outside, and he follows. Orton tries to send Cena into the Chamber wall, but Cena reverses. Back in the ring, Cena locks in the STF on Dibiase, but Orton is able to break it up and hit his nasty backbreaker.
Cody Rhodes runs down to ringside and tosses a pipe into the Chamber. Orton goes for the RKO on Cena, but Cena reverses into the AA. Dibiase uses the pipe and accidentally hits Orton, then hits Cena. Dibiase looks at both men, and pins Orton, getting the three count.
Orton has been eliminated.
Orton and Dibiase share a staredown while Orton makes his way to the back. Sheamus goes to work on Kofi on the outside, but when he tries to come back in the ring with what looks to be a spinebuster, Kingston reverses, and hits the TIP on Dibiase. Kofi goes for the pin and gets the three.
Dibiase is eliminated.
Right away, Sheamus hits his big boot, follows it up with the razor's edge, pins Kofi, and gets the three count.
Kingston is eliminated.
Shemus turns his attention to Cena, working him over with strikes. Cena gets Sheamus in AA position out of nowhere, but Sheamus fights out. Sheamus hangs Cena up in the tree of woe, before charging into the corner with a low knee, and following up with a series of knees. Sheamus sets Cena up on the rope rope, and he tries for a rope assisted Razor's edge, but Hunter is there with a low blow to prevent it. Hunter hits the pedigree, covers Sheamus, and gets the three count.
The Champion has been eliminated.
It's down to Cena and Hunter and both men are down on the mat. Cena is the first to get up, and he goes right to work with the STF. Hunter furiously tries to reach the ropes, having a lot of trouble. Hunter looks to be fading. Hunter is forced to tap out, and we have a new Champion.
Winner and NEW WWE Champion: John Cena
Vince McMahon's music hits as soon as the belt is put in Cena's hands. He congratulates Cena and says he's going to WrestleMania, just as long as he can defend the championship right now against...
Batista.
Batista's music hits and he makes his way to the ring. Cena isn't even able to make it to his feet without a ton of effort.
John Cena vs. Batista
WWE Championship Match
Batista's music hits and he makes his way to the ring. Cena isn't even able to make it to his feet without a ton of effort. Cena is able to make it to his feet, and stun Batista with a right hand right at the bell, but it doesn't look to really affect Batista, who comes back with a big spear, and a Batista bomb. Batista goes for the pin, and gets the three count.
Winner and NEW WWE Champion: Batista
Cena looks dejected, and like his back hurts as he makes his way to the back. He stops on the way to look sadly at the WrestleMania banner.
Cole and Lawler speculate for a bit, saying that it's possible that McMahon set that up because of how Cena supported Bret Hart over the past few weeks. This leads into a video re-cap of the last Bret Hart appearance on Raw with his horrible 'accident'. Cole says that information is hard to come by, but apparently Bret Hart suffered a broken leg, and some ligament damage.
Drew McIntyre vs. Kane
Intercontinental Championship Match
Tony Chimel is in the ring, and Drew McIntyre is introduced first, to a very apathetic reaction. Kane's pyro and music hits, and he gets a much lively reaction from the crowd. Kane charges McIntyre right at the bell, but Drew ducks and throws a couple of punches and kicks of his own. Kane hits a chop to the throat, and he takes McIntyre to the corner, working him over with a couple of strikes before hitting a low dropkick. Kane locks in a side headlock and applies pressure to McIntyre. McIntyre fights out, but he's put right down with a shoulder block. Kane goes right back to work with the headlock. McIntyre fights out again, but this time walks into a swinging neckbreaker that's good for a two count. Kane charges McIntyre in the corner, but McIntyre avoids it and goes to work on Kane with lefts and rights. McIntyre's offense is short lived though, as Kane puts him right back down. McIntyre tries to come back again, this time kicking at Kane's knee, which seems to work for a bit. McIntyre then snaps Kane's arm across the top rope and he goes to work in the corner with a series of right hands. Drew walks right into a right hand from Kane, but he kicks the knee and goes right back to work on the arm.
McIntyre locks in a top wrist lock, but Kane is able to fight out of it, and launch McIntyre over the top rope to break the hold. Back in the ring, Kane goes for a back body drop, but it allows McIntyre to go right back to work with a kick to the shoulder. McIntyre locks in a modified rear chin lock, grabbing the arm for extra leverage. Kane is able to fight out of it with a series of right hands, and he sends McIntyre into the ropes only to recieve a big boot. McIntyre tries for the underhook DDT, but Kane back body drops him out of it, and hits a big boot of his own, before hitting a running clothesline in the corner. McIntyre is able to hit a back elbow, but when he goes for a high risk move, he jumps into a right hand from Kane. Kane follows up with a big back body drop. Kane goes to the top rope and he connects with the leaping clothesline. Kane tries for the chokeslam, but McIntyre is able to escape out to the ring apron. Kane sends McIntyre into the ring apron, follows out and hits a big boot that sends him to the floor. Kane follows down to the floor, where he sends McIntyre's head into the ring steps before sending him back in the ring. Kane stomps away at McIntyre, but Drew bails and starts walking up the ramp. Kane follows, but he walks into a right hand. McIntyre tries to send Kane into the barricade, but Kane reverses it, and brings McIntyre back into the ring. Kane tries for the chokeslam again, but McIntyre hits a thumb to Kane's eye, and connects with the underhook DDT. McIntyre covers Kane, and this one is over.
Winner and STILL WWE Intercontinental Champion: Drew McIntyre
Gail Kim runs into Maryse backstage, who of course talks in French. She translates for herself, saying great things about Kim. Kim says something in French, revealing that she knows Maryse is trashing her in French. She says tonight she's going to beat Maryse, before walking off.
Maryse vs. Gail Kim
Finals of the Divas Championship Tournament
Maryse is announced first, and she makes her way out to the ring to a little bit of a reaction from the crowd, they seem just a bit dead though. Gail Kim is announced next, and she also doesn't really get much of a reaction at all. Excuse me, Vickie Guerrero is out to interrupt. She says it has come to her attention that the Raw Divas have had some disparaging comments about the Smackdown Divas, and being a Diva herself, she can say the best Divas are on Smackdown. Further, since she's the only Diva that has authority in the building, she's postponing the match, and turning this into a tag-team match. Maryse and Gail Kim will have to team up against Michelle McCool and Layla.
Kim and Layla start things off with Kim hitting a couple of quick arm drags and locking in an arm bar. Kim hits a couple of forearms, but Layla blocks a hip toss and turns it into a pinning predicament. Layla charges Kim in the corner, but Kim is able to avoid it and score a near fall of her own. Maryse goes after Layla, and the referee is distracted, allowing McCool to knock Kim off the apron with a big boot. Layla makes the tag, and her and McCool connect with a double baseball slide. Back in the ring, McCool goes for the pin, and when she can't get it, she slams Kim's head against the mat and locks in a rear chin lock. McCool hits a series of knees to Kim's back, but when she tries for a back body drop, Kim kicks her in the chest and hits a bulldog. Kim starts crawling to her corner, but she pie-faces Kim into McCool who hits a clothesline. McCool hits the Faithbreaker, and rolls it over into the pin.
Winners: Layla and Michelle McCool
After the match, McCool and Layla stare down Maryse, who backs off. Maryse then makes her way back into the ring, and hits the hair flip DDT on Kim.
Josh Matthews is backstage, hyping WWE NXT. He brings along one of the pros, The Miz. He asks how he feels about mentoring Daniel Bryan. Miz says if there's anyone that can teach Bryan to be a success, it's him. He basically says the same things he said in his WWE blog, saying that if he listens to him, Bryan will have the look, personality, and charisma to make it in the WWE. MVP is there, he says personality is important, it's done wonders for both of them, but what's more important is winning. He says that he and Mark Henry won their tag match, so he won the opportunity to challenge Miz for the US Championship tonight. He says after tonight, he'll be able to tell his NXT rookie about how he lost the US Title, with personality.
William Regal is announced and he makes his way to the ring, he's also there to talk about WWE NXT. Along with all of the NXT commercials, this is beginning to feel like one long, expensive commercials. Regal talks about how he's been chosen as a mentor, and how he has the most experience of anyone. He calls out the crowd for being jerks and giving him the 'what' treatment. Regal says he demands respect, and he's the model of professionalism. He says everyone, even the fans could learn something from him. He's interrupted however, by Edge's music.
Edge makes his way to the ring to a big pop from the crowd, who look happy to see him. Regal asks what on Earth Edge wants. Edge says he was listening to Regal droning on and on, and it's like watching paint dry. He said he thought he'd come out and tell the WWE Universe something they might want to hear. Edge says it was three weeks ago that he won the Royal Rumble, and a chance to be in the main event at WrestleMania, and he gets to choose who he wants to face. Edge says he'll make that decision tomorrow night on Raw. Edge says tonight he's here to do something else though. Edge spears Regal, gets a huge pop, and his music hits.
The Miz vs. MVP
United States Championship Match
Miz's music hits first, and he makes his way to the ring with his three belts (how crazy is that), and the Big Show in tow. MVP is out second, and since fair is fair, he brings Mark Henry along with him. Miz and MVP stare each other down at the bell, with Miz talking smack. MVP responds with a slap to the face and he goes right to work, beating down Miz, sending him into the corner, stomping away at him. MVP hits a couple of knees to Miz's stomach, slams him down and hits a knee drop. MVP connects with an overhead belly to belly suplex and Miz rolls to the outside. MVP follows, and he slams Miz's head into the barricade before sending him back into the ring. Miz tries for a quick baseball slide, but MVP avoids it and connects with a clothesline. Back in the ring, Miz hits a back elbow and a kick to the side of the head, before raking at MVP's face with his boot.
MVP is able to fight back, and he locks in an interesting submission, focusing on Miz's arms, shoulders and neck. Miz is able to fight out of it as Big Show cheers along. Miz sends MVP into the corner and MVP tries for some kind of headscissors, but Miz comes back with a pretty cool looking gut buster. Miz chokes MVP against the middle rope, before running and jumping into MVP, hanging him up against the rope. Miz tries for the cover, but he can only get two. Miz locks in a rear chin lock, but MVP is able to fight out of it, only to be taken right back down to the mat. MVP comes up with a small package out of nowhere, but Miz kicks out at two and comes back with a running knee. MVP comes up with another quick pin, but Miz kicks out at two and again goes right back to work, stomping, then punching MVP. Miz kicks at MVP's head, and MVP responds with a huge right hand out of nowhere. MVP buries his shoulder in Miz's midsection in the corner, but Miz is able to send MVP into the corner and hit a big clothesline that's good for a two count.
Miz locks in what looks to be a single arm camel clutch, but MVP fights out of it and hits an electric chair drop, bridging into a cover that's good for two. Miz and MVP trade blows, with Miz kicking at MVP's knee and hitting a low DDT that's good for a two count. Miz locks in the submission again, but MVP stands up and backs Miz into the corner. MVP charges Miz in the corner, but Miz gets a boot up, then kicks MVP in the ribs. Miz chokes MVP against the bottom rope, before hitting a kick to the side of the face. Show jaws at MVP while he stands up. Miz hits his running dropkick in the corner, before climbing to the top rope. MVP is able to run into the ropes, throwing Miz off balance and crotching him on the top turnbuckle. MVP tries for a superplex, but Miz is able to fight it off, sending MVP down with a headbutt. Miz sets himself again, and MVP charges up, launching Miz with a super belly to belly suplex. MVP goes for the cover, but he only gets two.
Miz looks to have busted his head open. MVP is a house of fire as he fights off Miz. MVP connects with the ballin elbow, and he goes for the cover, but Miz gets his foot on the rope. Big show pulls Miz to the outside, and MVP responds by hitting a baseball slide into Big Show's back. Show and Henry get into it on the outside, and Henry ends up charging through one of the ringside barricades. MVP is abel to hit a series of forearms on Miz, but he misses the Yakuza kick. Miz tries to take advantage, distracting the ref. Big Show hits the knockout punch on MVP. Miz covers MVP and this one is over.
Winner and STILL US Champion: The Miz
The paramedics make their way down to the ring after the match and they go right to work looking over... MVP, and not the Miz who is busted open.
The Undertaker vs. Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk vs. Rey Mysterio vs. John Morrison vs. R-Truth
World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber Match
The Chamber is lowered again, and we're ready to start the final match of the evening. Rey Mysterio's music hit, and with the pyro, he's out to a big pop from the crowd. John Morrison is the second man to make his way to the ring, to a decent reaction from the crowd. It seems like everyone has taken a lot of extra time stalling tonight, which has really seemed to be a theme of the whole PPV. Chris Jericho is the next entrant to the Elimination Chamber, and he comes out to a bit of a mixed reaction. The World Champion, The Undertaker, is the fourth entrant, and the final man who will be entering a pod. He makes his way out to easily one of the biggest pops of the night. Taker charges down to the Chamber, not wasting any time. CM Punk is the fifth man to the ring, he comes out with Luke Gallows and Sarita by his side, and of course a mic. Punk says he hopes the symbolism isn't lost on the superstars in the Chamber, because it's killing him. Four people locked inside a prison, like the prison of addiction that everyone in the arena is locked in every day. Punk says, be sure to remember that he's not locked in with them, they're locked in there with him. Punk says tomorrow morning, he wants everyone to remember when their pod door opened, and Punk defeated them, don't think of it as failure, think of it as Punk saving them and setting them free. Punk tries to get out more about alcohol and medication, but he's interrupted by R-Truth, who comes out to a (still bafflingly) big pop from the crowd.
Truth asks the fans what's up, many, many times, before saying Elimination Chamber, that's what's up. The cage door is locked, and we're finally ready to start the final match of the night. Punk and Truth lock up, and Truth locks in a headlock. Punk is quick to fight out of it, but he ends up falling victim to a shoulder block. Punk is quick to respond with a leg lariat and a side belly to back suplex. Punk pounds away at Truth. Punk tries for a clothesline, but Truth ducks it with a splits and connects with a back heel kick. Truth sends Punk to the outside, and he follows, slingshotting Punk into the Chamber, and then slamming his head into Mysterio's pod. Truth goes up to the middle rope and jumps off with a somersaulting senton to Punk. Truth slams Punk into the Chamber repeatedly and the SES cheer Punk on.
Back in the ring, Punk tries for the G2S, but Truth fights out. Truth tries for the corkscrew elbow, but Punk avoids it. Punk connects with the G2S, and he pins R Truth, getting the three count.
R-Truth has been eliminated.
Punk grabs a mic.
Punk goes to Taker and he says that he better pray to come out last, because he's going to make him tap out, like he did before. Punk says he'll prove that Morrison's rockstar lifestyle is a joke. Punk says tonight he'll prove that straight edge means he's better than you, and no one can stop him. The clock counts down, and Mysterio is the next man in the match. Mysterio comes right in with a springboard senton and a slingshot crossbody that's good for two. Mysterio hits a huge kick to the side of the head for another two count. Mysterio hits the drop toe hold and sets up Punk for the 619, but Punk coes back with a powerslam out of nowhere. Punk tries for the G2S again, but Mysterio counters with a hurricarana into a pin, that's good for two. Mysterio kicks at Punk's leg and Punk rolls to the outside. Mysterio follows and he tries for a hurricarana, but Punk counters, holding Mysterio and slamming him into the cage side to side. Back in the ring, Punk tries for the cover, but he can only get two. Punk hits the running knee in the corner, and he taunts Jericho before sending Mysterio headfirst into the ring post, and Chamber pod. Punk tries for another cover, but Mysterio kicks out at two. Punk sets Mysterio on the top rope, and he goes for the superplex, but Mysterio fights out, sending Punk to the mat. Mysterio looks up to the pod, and he goes for it, but Punk grabs hit, and gets him into G2S position. Mysterio fights out of it, and both men are on the top turnbuckle. Mysterio drops to the mat and Punk ends up crotching himself. Mysterio goes up top and connects with a hurricarana to the outside, before sending Punk back in, and hitting a springboard splash. Mysterio pins Punk, and gets the three.
Punk has been eliminated.
The clock counts down, and the next man in the match is Jericho. Jericho goes right to work, squaring off with Mysterio and taking advantage of being the fresh man. Jericho tries for the lionsault, but Mysterio rolled out of the way, hits the drop toe hold and connects with the 619. Jericho rolls to the outside and Mysterio tries for a springboard senton but Jericho ducks. Mysterio grabs on and holds onto the cage, but Jericho grabs him by the foot and Mysterio crashes to the Chamber floor. Jericho sends Mysterio into the Chamber wall before sending him back into the ring, hitting a slingshot splash, and getting a near fall. Jericho chokes Mysterio against the second rope, standing on his back. Mysterio tries to get back into with a couple of quick kicks, but Jericho responds with a big forearm, and locks in a modified rear chin lock. Mysterio is able to fight up to his feet, and he ducks a clothesline and hits an asai moonsault, that's good for a two. Mysterio tries for a hurricarana, but instead turns it into a guillotine choke. Jericho is able to slam him back into the corner to break the hold, and Jericho locks in the Walls of Jericho in the middle of the ring.
The clock counts down and the next man to enter the ring is John Morrison. Morrison's entry causes Jericho to break the hold, and he and Jericho square off. Morrison turns his attention to Mysterio, throwing Kericho to the outside first. Mysterio tries to fight back, but Morrison connects with a big kick to the face. Morrison goes back to Jericho, he tries for a low knee, but Jericho turns it into a pin for a two count. Jericho slaps Morrison's face, and he charges him in the corner, but he eats a boot. Morrison goes up top, but Mysterio pushes him back off into one of the pods, breaking some of the glass. Jericho back body drops Mysterio to the outside. Jericho continues to work on Mysterio, and Morrison is back out of nowhere attacking both men. Back in the ring, a standing shooting star press from Morrison to Mysterio is still not enough to put the little man away. Mysterio hurricarana's Morrison into the ropes and tries for a 619, but Jericho catches him in a spinning backbreaker that's good for a near fall. Jericho eats a boot from Mysterio in the corner, and the a boot to the face from Morrison. Mysterio hits a headscissors to send Morrison face first into the turnbuckle. Mysterio puts Morrison on the top rope and tries for a hurricarana, but Morrison hangs on, hits starship pain, and gets the three count.
Mysterio has been eliminated.
Morrison goes to work on Jericho, but it's short lived, as Morrison loses his focus, and ends up finding himself in the Walls of Jericho. The clock counts down, and Jericho is in the same position. Undertaker is going crazy as the clock counts down. The pod opens, and Taker goes straight to work on Jericho with some big blows, a splash in the corner, and a slam into the top turnbuckle. Taker sends Morrison over the top rope and connects with a leg drop on Jericho that's good for two. Taker signals for the chokeslam and he gets Jericho and Morrison in position, but both men fight it off and hit a double dropkick. Morrison and Jericho clothesline Taker over the top rope before turning their attention to each other. Jericho is able to back body drop Morrison over the top rope to the outside to take him out for a bit. Jericho tries to work on Taker, slapping him on the back of the head, but it just fires up Taker. Jericho tries to go into one of the pods, but he just ends up trapped and being beat down by Taker in the pod. Back in the ring, Taker hits a big splash on Morrison, and another. Taker picks up Morrison, and drops him down on the top turnbuckle, but Morrison responds right back with a springboard kick. Morrison looks to have hurt his ankle. Morrison goes for starship pain, but Taker gets his knees up.
Undertaker sits up, and Jericho is stopped right in his tracks, retreating into back into the pod. Taker sends Morrison over the top rope, and follows to the outside, working over Morrison with big right hands and kicks. Taker slams Morrison into the pod that Jericho is in, destroying the door. The crowd chants for one more, but instead, Taker gets Morrison in Last Ride position. Jericho spears Taker, and Morrison grabs on to the cage. Taker charges Jericho, but he ends up running through one of the pods. Morrison leaps off of the cage on top of Jericho and everyone is down. Morrison hits a shining wizard in the ring, but it's only good for two. From the outside, Taker grabs Morrison by the throat, and brings him over the top, to the outside with a chokeslam. Back in the ring, Taker pins Morrison, and gets the three count.
Morrison has been eliminated.
Taker pulls down the straps, and Jericho looks pretty intimidated. Taker tells Jericho to bring it on, and Jericho is slow to make it back into the ring. Taker goes right to work, throwing big right hands at Jericho, trapping him in the corner, and throwing some more. Taker hits a knee in the corner, but when he goes for another, Jericho moves and Taker ends up hung up on the top rope. Jericho goes up and tries for the superplex, connecting. Jericho goes for the pin, but Taker is able to kick out at two. Jericho hits a knee drop, and goes to work throwing right hands into the face of Undertaker. Jericho kicks at Taker's head, but another attempt and Taker catches him by the throat. Taker goes for the chokeslam, but Jericho rolls through, trying for the Walls, Undertaker is almost able to counter into Hell's gate, but Jericho ultimately locks in the Walls of Jericho. Taker is able to roll over to his back and lock in Hell's gate, but he can't get it on quite right and Jericho is able to roll out of the ring. Taker sits right back up, and he picks Jericho up, into tombstone position. Jericho fights out of it and is able to connect with the codebreaker. Jericho crawls over and is able to pin Taker, but Taker kicks out at two. Jericho picks Taker up and sends him into the corner, trying to work him over with shoulders and right hands. Taker counters, grabbing Jericho, and connecting with the Last Ride, and both men are down.
Taker is first to his feet, and he signals that the end is near. HBK comes up out of a hidden panel in the Chamber floor, and he connects with Sweet Chin Music on the Undertaker. Jericho pins The Undertaker, and he gets the three count.
Winner and NEW World Heavyweight Champion: Chris Jericho
After the match, Michaels stares down at Taker, while Jericho celebrates with his belt and makes his way to the back. The show ends with Michaels standing tall over a prone Undertaker
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