offical wwe thread

wataru330 said:

True.

Perhaps she is a couple months along already, has a visit from the Stork in 7 mos, then after 8 weeks of maternity leave comes back?

I dunno.

I'm gonna quit calling it while I'm ahead...

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Yeah. It's like I wanna hope she comes back strong and they find a way to deal with this.

I wonder if this was a planned thing or if it just 'happened.' Kinda wondering what Vince's feeling is about promoting her to be a monster and then she gets pregnant.

Well, guess I owe Vince an apology for hating on him for this one.

He's still a fuck.

Well congrats Kharma Kong

TMZ reports - handgun discovered at crash scene, Savage funeral notes including "last wish"

-- TMZ reports a "powerful handgun" was found in Randy Savage's Jeep at the time of his car crash last Friday, but Savage had a permit to carry the gun.

According to Savage's brother, Lanny Poffo, the gun was properly registered and Savage used it for target shooting, which was a new hobby he picked up.

Lanny says he wasn't surprised to find out the gun was in Savage's vehicle at the time of the car crash because "Randy and his wife were so passionate about the hobby."

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-- A private ceremony for Randy Savage was held Tuesday at his Florida home. Savage's ashes were spread at the base of a tree next to his deceased dog, Hercules, according to a report by TMZ on Wednesday.

An item TMZ noted is Savage's "last wish" was that the iconic "Pomp & Circumstance" music he used for his ring entrance not be used at his funeral.

According to Lanny Poffo, Savage felt "extremely guilty" in recent years for using the song because his wrestling idol growing up, Gorgeous George, used it. Lanny noted Savage felt he stole George's thunder.

Lanny told TMZ that Savage's close friends and family members are scheduled to meet up on Thursday to "continue to mourn and honor Savage's memory."

Although not noted in TMZ's report, Savage was working on a significant Gorgeous George project at the time of his death. WWE is also working on a Gorgeous George movie and potential DVD release.

Links: TMZ.com for the funeral notes and TMZ.com for the handgun report.

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WWE NXT Results: 5-24-11

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

1 -- BYRON SAXTON & YOSHI TATSU vs. LUCKY CANNON & TYSON KIDD

Yoshi and Cannon picked up their feud starting this match off. Yoshi scored a few early nearfalls, then Kidd tagged in for Lucky to work on Yoshi. Kidd eventually knocked Yoshi to the floor and Cannon landed a cheap shot. Saxton was dismayed with his Pro's performance as they cut to break.

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Back live, Section 106 got some airtime over Saxton's shoulder as he awaited a tag. It wasn't coming, as the heels continued to work over Yoshi, who tried to fight out of the heel corner. This went on for a good number of minutes before Yoshi shoved Cannon to the mat from the top turnbuckle and landed a top-rope spinning heel kick. Saxton acted as if he were begging for a tag, but pulled his hand away at the last second and stared down Yoshi.

Kidd tagged in during the subsequent stare-down and Kidd and Yoshi went to work on each other. Yoshi, fired up, cleaned house and nailed a spin kick for the apparent win, but Kidd kicked out in time. Saxton suddenly blind-tagged himself into the match and Yoshi shoved him down. That put Saxton right in the Sharpshooter from Kidd. Yoshi stood on the floor and watched as Saxton begged for help, but Yoshi remained on the floor and Saxton was forced to tap out.

Post-match: Yoshi continued to stare at Saxton with hands-on-hips as Saxton sold frustration with the turn of events. Regal said Saxton needs to learn a lesson here. After a replay of the finish, Saxton screamed at Yoshi, telling him he ruined his career. Saxton slapped Yoshi, who responded with a KO roundhouse kick to the head. "Yoshi, Yoshi" chant as Saxton sold being knocked out in the ring. Regal made it sound like Saxton is in trouble next week for the elimination.

WINNERS: Kidd & Cannon at 8:53. Quite possibly the most intriguing match this season. Yoshi is really adding another layer of depth to his character and Saxton showed good fire on the mic and in his limited role. Well done.

2 -- JTG vs. CONOR O'BRIAN (w/Kozlov)

Before the match, they replayed last week's dance-off routine by Kozlov and O'Brian. Regal said it reminded him of hanging out with Arn Anderson at a night club in Chicago. JTG was not amused having to watch a replay of last week's shenanigans. O'Brian quickly went to work on JTG as Regal continued to ask why he's even here. Grisham said he has no idea why; he just does an average job calling the matches. JTG then knocked O'Brian to the floor and followed with a baseball slide kick through the ropes.

JTG continued to wear down O'Brian while playing to the crowd and Kozlov. And a little for Regal. That one cost JTG, who suddenly walked into a small package from O'Brian for the win. Grisham noted JTG dominated the entire time, but took his eye off the ball. After the match, JTG cleaned O'Brian's clock, but Kozlov headbutted him to the outside. JTG continued to sell shock ringside before they went to a replay of the events.

WINNER: O'Brian at 3:53. O'Brian continues to just take up space in the ring, while JTG showed a little fire in the post-match to warrant giving him a spot in the ring on this show.

3 -- TITUS O'NEIL vs. DARREN YOUNG (w/Chavo Guerrero) -- No DQ match

Grisham said it's the first-ever No DQ match on NXT. Young tried to run away once the bell hit, but Titus dragged him back into the ring. "You wanna be a bully?!" Titus shouted in Young's face while working on him in the corner. Titus then slapped on an abdominal stretch center-ring and tried to choke the life out of him. Young fought out, but Titus knocked him over the top rope to the floor. On the outside, Young got up-close-and-personal with Regal taking multiple blows into the announce table. Titus chucked Young back into the ring, but Chavo kicked Titus from behind to attack the ribs. They suddenly cut to break.

Back live, Young rammed Titus into the ring apron to focus on the ribs. Young threw Titus back into the ring and Chavo shouted some instructions his way. They cut back to the locker room where Hornswoggle didn't like what he was seeing. Young got too cocky and ate the ring ropes when Titus ducked an attack. Titus then mounted a comeback until Chavo hit the ring to beat down Titus. The crowd was into this, wanting Hornswoggle to make the save. Chavo then went under the ring and retrieved a chain. They cut back to the locker room where Hornswoggle saw the chain, had enough, put on his fighting gear, and left the locker room.

Back live in the ring, Chavo teased some chain shots on Titus until Hornswoggle charged the ring and distracted the heels to set up Titus's comeback. Titus used Hornswoggle as a battering room, then dropped Young with his Clash of Titus big sky-high bomb. Titus wasn't done and put Young in the corner to take a Tadpole Splash from Hornwoggle. Titus with the pin and the win. Regal said even an old villain like him has a smile seeing Chavo and Young get their comeuppance. Grisham said even a cold heart like his can be warmed. They replayed the finish of the match, including a slow-motion replay of the Tadpole Splash. Titus and Swoggle celebrated in the ring as Young retreated up the ramp selling disdain for their existence. Grisham noted next week's elimination as the show wrapped up.

WINNER: Titus at 8:19. The anti-bullying message lives on...according to how WWE defines it. Fine payoff to last week's storyline and it sets up Young to potentially be eliminated next week, although I still believe O'Brian should be the next to go.

Just out of curiosity, is anybody here watching NXT?

I don't say this in a 'stop posting this, Arcademan' fashion at all. I appreciate the sharing of information very much.

I'm just wondering how many people that visit this thread are checking this product out. I do not watch it, but I read the Torch listings here.

I watched NXT for the first four seasons. I bailed on the current as it's made up of the worst guys of the previous seasons.

Only when Punk was involved, here's why

I've watched NXT only a couple of times online. Since WGN took off Superstars, I've still to watch it online though from what I read from Torch reports, it's gotten better since it's been taken off the air.

WWE Superstars Results: 5-26-11

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed her to in-ring results only. YouTube link to this week's show is below report.

1 -- SANTINO vs. ZACK RYDER

Nunzio is the referee for this bout. Ryder began the match by posing for Santino, who then did a comical posedown. Ryder with an early take-down before he fist-pumped in Santino's face. Santino mock applauded, then told him to bring it. Santino with an arm drag leading to the trumpet celebration. Ryder then went old-school with a Test of Strength challenge. Santino took the bait and ate a boot to the gut. Ryder followed with a shoulder tackle before he did the trumpet celebration. Santino came back with a Cobra tease, which sent Ryder scurrying to the ring apron.

Back to center-ring, they traded playful slaps before Ryder smashed Santino to the mat. Santino got up and sold immense anger with this development. Mathews noted Santino is one of the "most resourceful" Superstars he's ever seen. Santino then warmed up the Cobra and struck Ryder on the leg. Ryder sold as if he received temporary paralysis in his leg. This would fit right in with Chikara. Santino then went all the way up top, thought it over, comically stepped down to the bottom rope, fell down, and ate an elbow smash from Ryder.

Ryder resumed control of the match trying to wear down Santino with a reverse chinlock. Ryder tried to follow with a corner Broski Boot, but Santino moved and Ryder ate the bottom turnbuckle. Santino got that look in his eyes and warmed up the Cobra for a decisive strike. Santino with the pin for the win.

WINNER: Santino at 5:31. That was something else. It's definitely worth checking out if you're in the mood for comedy wrestling.

2 -- JTG vs. CURT HAWKINS

Basic back-and-forth early on. Stanford randomly said JTG is looking for a shot at the U.S. Title held by Kofi Kingston. That would require actually making it to Raw TV once in a while. Hawkins took control before they cut to break.

Back from break, Hawkins and JTG traded pin attempts before Hawkins resumed control while carrying himself in his usual cocky manner. JTG teased a comeback following a high back-body drop, then fired himself up and went for the Mug Shot, but Hawkins yanked him down to the mat for a two count. "Just quit!" Hawkins shouted down at JTG. Hawkins then yanked JTG across the top rope when JTG made a last-ditch effort. With JTG in position, Hawkins went up top to deliver a heat-seeking elbow drop for the pin and the win.

WINNER: Hawkins at 8:48. Basic TV singles match.

3 -- TYSON KIDD (w/Armando Estrada) vs. TRENT BARRETA

The bell sounded and the two men went back-and-forth at a rapid pace. Korpela said he's not sure why Kidd feels the need to audition managers each week. Korpela then brought up Armando's previous run being part of ECW when Striker was on the show. Barreta scored some offense that put Kidd in trouble, then Armando hopped on the ring apron. Barreta took a quick look at Armando, allowing Kidd to knock him to the floor. Armando put the boots to Barreta behind the ref's back as they cut to break.

Back on the show, Kidd continued to work on Barreta after the pre-break help. Striker said he thinks Kidd is misguided looking for managers when he needs a high-profile agent to help him acquire bigger matches and handle his affairs. Barreta teased a comeback with chops and an enziguiri before climbing up top for a springboard missile dropkick. Barreta made a cover, but only scored a two count. Barreta sold a right knee injury, which Kidd tried to take advantage of, but Barreta came back with a knee smash for a two count.

Kidd rolled to the outside for a breather and Barreta tried a baseball slide kick, but Kidd cut him off. He went up top and landed the Move of the Week - a top-rope elbow smash - but Barreta kicked out. Kidd followed with a Sharpshooter attempt targeting the lower back and injured knee, but Barreta made it to the ropes for a break. Barreta teased another comeback, but Kidd cut him off and landed a Fisherman Buster for the pin and the win.

Post-match: Kidd celebrated in the ring before Armando took the mic. He said what they have just witnessed is what happens when athletic excellence meets superb intellect. Armando flashed his trademark eyes for the hard camera before the heels shared a hearty laugh. After a replay of the high points, Armando noted he's found himself a winner. Striker told the audience to tune in next week to find out.

WINNER: Kidd at 9:30. Fine main event with some good nearfalls and counters during the second-half of the match. Armando was solid in the role as a toned-down businessman compared to being way over-the-top during his previous run. Kidd's quest for a manager is an interesting little story to follow each week on Superstars.

TNA Impact Wrestling Results: 5-26-11

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

1 -- A.J. STYLES & DANIELS vs. TOMMY DREAMER & BULLY RAY -- No DQ Street Fight

The fight broke out ringside before Styles and Daniels could even make it to the ring. The fight went into the stands, where Styles flew off the grandstands onto Dreamer. In the ring, Daniels started throwing various weapons into the ring. Daniels landed a trashcan lid shot to the head. And again. And a third. And a fourth. And fifth. Ray then took a face-first Flair dive into the lid before begging off. Styles and Dreamer eventually made it into the ring to pick up the battle. Dreamer eventually cut off Styles and helped Ray target the neck. Styles then made a comeback with a kendo stick shot to the head. Styles and Daniels then dropped Dreamer with a spike piledriver for the pin and the win.

WINNERS: Styles & Daniels at 5:02. Really? Weapons and head shots? TNA does these matches so often that it feels like they're trying to squeeze whatever juice is left out of a Xerox of the '90s. Let it go. This would have meant a lot more if TNA didn't do this type of match so often. The end-result came across like Dreamer getting his comeuppance, which you would think would occur on the PPV, but we'll see where this goes.

2 -- JEFF JARRETT (w/Karen Jarrett) vs. MATT MORGAN

Morgan quickly used his size to bring an attack to Jeff as Karen wiped her forehead selling concern for her man. Morgan avoided a corner attack and smashed Jeff head-first into the turnbuckle. Morgan missed with a corner boot, though, and Jeff began working on the left leg. Jeff then tried a cross-body, but Morgan caught him in mid-air for an overhead slam. Karen hobbled to ringside during this as Morgan scored another nearfall. With ref Hebner occupied, Karen slipped the crutch to Jeff, who blasted Morgan with it. Jarrett hit The Stroke, but Morgan surprised everyone by kicking out of Jeff's finisher.

After the close nearfall, Morgan smashed Jeff with a big Carbon Footprint and had the pin, but Karen swiped at Earl with the crutch. Hebner occupied himself with Karen and Scott Steiner slipped into the ring to drop Morgan with a uranage. Scott draped Jeff on top of Morgan to score the pin when ref Hebner returned to the ring. Post-match: Jeff and Karen shared a smooch while Morgan collected himself in the ring.

WINNER: Jarrett at 3:05. Formula Jarrett/WCW TV match with some built-in protections for Morgan taking a loss in three minutes. It looks like they're setting up Morgan vs. Steiner again.

3 -- Knockouts champion MICKIE JAMES vs. WINTER (w/Angelina Love) -- non-title match

Winter quickly took control of the action, wearing down Mickie as Angelina stared into the ring in a trance-like state. Mickie made a comeback and kipped up to get a reaction from the crowd. She absorbed a last-ditch attack from Winter before hitting her signature DDT for the win. Angelina was unmoved. Post-match: Angelina checked on Winter, saw she was bleeding, and jumped Mickie ringside. After brutally attacking Mickie, Angelina re-checked on her master.

WINNER: Mickie at 2:22. Another short match, which was a means to set up Angelina challenging for the KO Title at Slammiversary.

4 -- X Division champion ABYSS vs. BRIAN KENDRICK -- X Division Title match

Abyss continued to sell ringside, so Kendrick came flying to the outside with a dropkick that grazed Abyss. The ref called for the bell to begin the match, which moved into the ring with Abyss limping around. Abyss quickly cut off Kendrick with a big back-elbow smash to begin wearing him down. Kendrick escaped a press-slam and mounted some offense, including a top-rope missile dropkick for a two count. Kendrick went up top again, but ref Jackson James "incidentally got in the way," allowing Abyss to crotch Kendrick. Abyss followed with the Black Hole Slam for the win. Abyss then repeated some Art of War lines into the camera, noting his defense tonight was a "human shield," which would be the ref.

WINNER: Abyss at 4:14 to retain the X Division Title. What you would expect - reinforcing that the "X Division," as it's presented in the form of WCW's Cruiserweight division, doesn't matter. Concerning Abyss, it seems like a gradual re-building of Abyss's character as a monster now with brains.

5 -- TV champion GUNNER vs. ERIC YOUNG -- TV Title match

The bell sounded and Gunner re-visited the plan discussed earlier. Meanwhile, Tenay referenced Hogan and Nash's Finger Poke of Doom again to keep the '90s Night theme alive. Gunner did the finger poke, Young dropped to the mat, and Young suddenly small-packaged Gunner for the pin. Young strutted in Gunner's face as Gunner did his big, bug-eyed look. Gunner chased Young around the ring before Young ran to the back as the segment ended.

WINNER: Young at 0:30 to capture the TV Title. TNA playing hot potato with meaningless belts continues.

6 -- KURT ANGLE vs. ROB VAN DAM

Jeff said he picked RVD to face Angle since it's the first time they've faced each other in TNA. He said something about Angle not having a mental advantage over his opponent. The match quickly accelerated with RVD landing signature offense. RVD came up with a busted lip as Angle recovered on the floor. Back in the ring, Angle walked into more offense from RVD. Angle made a comeback after RVD cockily played to the crowd. TNA production cut to a split-screen of the action in the ring and Jarrett cutting a promo on Tenay at the announce table. They stayed with this split-screen for a while. RVD then scored some offense before Angle landed an overhead release suplex for a nearfall.

At the top of the hour, both men found themselves on the mat selling. Angle then popped up to his feet and landed a suplex for a nearfall. Angle dropped the straps and went for the Anklelock, but RVD kicked Angle in the head to escape. RVD followed with a kick to the head before hopping up top. RVD wanted the Five-Star, but Angle moved. Angle wanted the Olympic Slam and connected. Angle with the cover for the win.

Post-match: Karen gasped in frustration as the Jarretts stood up at the announce position. Jeff mockingly applauded Kurt. Meanwhile, Karen said Jeff won't be alone at Slammiversary. They signed off two minutes past the top of the hour with Jeff and Kurt staring back and forth at each other.

WINNER: Angle at 7:38. It was refreshing to see a clean finish in a featured TV match, but this wasn't given enough time to be a stand-out match, nor live up to expectations after being hyped throughout the show. The match never really moved out of first-gear and the continual focus on the announce position served as a distraction. Rounding this out, the focus on Jarrett-Angle for Slammiversary was solid. For a PPV that really doesn't have a hook - since Sting-Anderson is so off-the-wall nuts and presented as an afterthought - the Angle-Jarrett blow-off is as close as it comes to selling the PPV. (*3/4)

Trey Burnout said:

Only when Punk was involved, here's why

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I love how he totally clowns the product. It's truly awesome.

Taiso said:

I love how he totally clowns the product. It's truly awesome.

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"NXT is like a car crash or being arrested, it's no fun for me but great when it happens to others"

Taiso said:

I love how he totally clowns the product. It's truly awesome.

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That was NXT season 3 in a nutshell. Once the show moved to WWE.com Cole and Mathews spend most of their commentary shitting on the product.

Ah, Vince. You and your crazy ideas.

They may be crazy but he does all he can to make them work. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't. The bottom line is money.

Maury V. said:

They may be crazy but he does all he can to make them work. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't. The bottom line is money.

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When he gives me some of that money, maybe I'll see things from his point of view

Watched the Bobby Heenan doc on netflix, man I miss the days of just hearing the man go off on us humanoids

I watched all of the WWE Documentaries, but skipped the one on the Hardies for obvious reasons. The one with The Big Show was really good. I'm glad he's trying to stay healthy but it's kind of sad knowing that he's living on borrowed time.

I just now saw that too. Damn good retrospect on his life. Made me wish I appreciated him more growing up. It just isn't the same w/o him and Monsoon... ;_;

Moon Jump said:

I watched all of the WWE Documentaries, but skipped the one on the Hardies for obvious reasons. The one with The Big Show was really good. I'm glad he's trying to stay healthy but it's kind of sad knowing that he's living on borrowed time.

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That's also in my queue

Maury V. said:

I just now saw that too. Damn good retrospect on his life. Made me wish I appreciated him more growing up. It just isn't the same w/o him and Monsoon... ;_;

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Best of both worlds, the reactions of Monsoon to what ever he said was always great

WWE Smackdown Results: 5-27-11

OOPS! Guess I forgot to post last Friday's results. You all know where I got the report (PW...Parks...direct link...condensed...results only...blab blab blah!)

1 – SIN CARA vs. CHAVO GUERRERO

Cara countered a hip-toss and took Chavo down with a few arm-drags. Chavo was at ringside and Cara feigned diving at him. Missed corner splash by Cara, and Chavo nailed him with a double-knee to the chest. European uppercut by Chavo on Cara, followed by a side slam for a one-count at 1:52. Chavo locked in a key-lock on the left arm of Cara. Cara took Chavo to the outside again and this time landed a springboard moonsault. Thus far, they haven’t addressed anything dealing with Cole’s new place at the announce table, though he still acted a little testy at times. Cara used his kicks as his primary offensive weapon. Springboard cross-body by Cara, but a jackknife cover by Chavo for two. “Chavo sucks” chant, then Cara did the move that won him the match at Over the Limit, and it got him the win again.

WINNER: Cara, at 4:47. Either that finisher wasn’t a botch at the PPV, or he has botched it twice now. Upon replay, it did look like he intended to face-plant Chavo, rather than having Chavo flip like a traditional head-scissors.

2 – CODY RHODES vs. DANIEL BRYAN

Cole went into full heel mode ragging on Bryan. Arm-drag by Bryan, but he caught an elbow charging in on Rhodes in the corner. Bryan countered Rhodes’ leg-lock and then applied a modified surfboard. Kick to the chest put Rhodes down for a one-count at 1:04 of the match. Bryan was hip-tossed over the top rope, leading to a break at 1:31.

The show returned with 4:48 gone in the match. Bryan fired back with European uppercuts, but Rhodes countered and kicked Bryan right in the stomach. Rhodes continued working over Bryan. Rhodes appeared to be out-wrestling Bryan, but the announcers were too busy squabbling to get over any storyline in the match. Bryan got his boot up in the corner, then came at Rhodes with a flying leg lariat. Running clothesline took Rhodes down at 7:30. Dropkick in the corner, then Bryan went to the top. High missile dropkick for a near-fall at 8:03. Rhodes countered a LeBell lock attempt and rolled Bryan up for two. Bryan did the same for a near-fall. Springboard kick to the face by Rhodes. Cross-Rhoes countered into the LeBell Lock, and Rhodes immediately tapped.

WINNER: Bryan, at 9:08. Surprise win there, and a good one for Bryan over Rhodes, who has been a major player lately.

After the match, Rhodes got his heat back by attacking Bryan. Unfortunately, that mean the win by Bryan was overshadowed. Cross-Rhodes by Cody, then he put a bag over Bryan’s head. A Bryan vs. Rhodes feud would be one I’d look forward to. Did Mathews just say “symbolical”?

3 – HEATH SLATER vs. EZEKIEL JACKSON

No entrance for Slater. Slater did his best to use his speed, but he was put down by a Zeke right hand. Jackson grabbed Slater in a choke and bealed him out of the corner. Slater stopped Zeke’s momentum and tried to stay on top of him, but Zeke kicked out of a cover with authority. Jackson made his comeback just shy of 2:00 in, splashing Slater in the corner. Big bodyslam from Jackson, followed by another. Torture Rack applied, which Cole called by name. But before Slater could submit, Justin Gabriel and Wade Barrett ran out for the DQ.

WINNER: Jackson, via DQ, at 2:34. We still don’t have a really good reason to root for Jackson as a babyface. Mathews did try to get over the idea that he was being bullied by the Corre, which is something, I guess.

Jackson was able to fend off all three men, and Corre had to re-group outside the ring while Jackson flexed inside it.

4 – THE GREAT KHALI vs. KANE

Ranjin Singh accompanied Khali. So apparently, there are no stipulations that would make this different than any other match, despite being billed as a “Monster’s Brawl” match. Khali shoved Kane down on a lock-up attempt. They went at it again and Khali elbowed Kane in the corner. Kane shot back with a big uppercut. Kane hit the ropes, then hit the mat after a clothesline from Khali. Khali whipped Kane into the buckle, then kicked at Kane. Nerve hold applied by Khali, as the announcers noted Singh was a bit more animated at ringside. At 2:00, Kane grabbed Khali’s throat. Khali did the same, and dumped Kane over the top rope. Kane caught Khali and brought him throat-first over the top rope. Top rope clothesline from Kane, which took Khali off his feet. Kane made the cover and picked up the win.

WINNER: Kane, at 2:35. Yeah, it was Khali vs. Kane. Fill in the blanks there.

Jinder Mahal’s music played, and he walked to the ring with a microphone. He spoke in a foreign language (possibly from the Foreign Land, Ishbu’s home). He got into the ring and slapped Khali across the face again. Singh then got in Mahal’s face, but Mahal shoved him. Khali returned the shove to Mahal and put a finger in Mahal’s face. Singh continued ranting in Mahal’s general direction, but Khali then extended his arms and applied the Khali Vice to Singh. Mahal was quite pleased, and they played his music to end the segment. Cole called it an act of cowardice on Khali’s part. Mathews questioned the relationship between Khali and Mahal.

5 – ALICIA FOX & TAMINA vs. A.J & KAITLYN

Natalya accompanied the greenhorns to the ring, while the heels were already in the ring. They had an inset interview with Nattie, AJ, and Kaitlyn. They did acknowledge AJ and Kaitlyn’s NXT season three experience. Headscissor take-over by AJ on Fox. She tagged in Kaitlyn who hopped over the ropes and took Fox down with a headbutt to the mid-section. Kaitlyn grabbed a handful of hair as the announcers did a good job talking about what Kaitlyn and AJ did on NXT. Side slam by Kaitlyn, but Tamina broke up the pin. AJ fended her off and Fox beheaded Kaitlyn with a beautiful axe kick.

WINNERS: Fox and Tamina, at 1:36. No explanation for Tamina being a heel here. Kaitlyn’s offense didn’t look great, but she and AJ didn’t have a lot of time to establish themselves here. Still, good to see those two getting some TV time, although it’s probably mostly due to injuries to Layla and Kharma’s absence.

6 – SHEAMUS vs. MARK HENRY vs. CHRISTIAN - #1 CONTENDER’S MATCH FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

The heels double-teamed Christian as Booker predicted a win for Sheamus. Sheamus held Christian so Henry could punch him in the gut. Christian was sent into the ropes, but ducked under to get a breather. Sheamus tried to take the fight to him out there, but Christian landed a drop-toe hold on Sheamus into the ring steps. Henry brought Christian in the hard way, and picked him up, only to let gravity do the rest. He got a near-fall off that at the 1:50 mark. Henry choked Christian with his boot, then stood on top of him near the ropes. Henry charged, but Christian low-bridged him. Sheamus snuck up from behind and rolled Christian up for two. Brogue Kick missed, but Christian hit the Killswitch at 3:15. Henry pulled Christian out of the ring at the two-count. Orton’s music then played and he walked out, perhaps to get a closer look at his possible opponents next Friday. They went to break at 3:50.

Back at 7:40 of the match, and Orton had joined the announcers at ringside. He did not, however, have a headset. Henry had Christian in a bearhug. Sheamus took the fight to Henry in order to get back into the ring, but Henry impressively belly-to-bellied Sheamus back to ringside. Henry slowly worked over Christian, concentrating on the back. A missed splash gave Christian a chance to recover at 10:30 of the contest. Dropkick off the second rope rattled Henry, and a second one felled him. He only got a two-count, though. Sheamus cut Christian off as he tried to go to the top rope, and Sheamus laid the knees in on Henry. Sheamus went to the top to suplex Christian off, but Christian knocked him off instead. He dove at Henry, who caught him and slammed him. Sheamus broke up the pin attempt. Irish Hammer knocked Henry right out of the ring. He then covered Christian at 12:15, good for a two-count. High Cross was set up, but Christian got out the back door. Flip kick in the corner, followed by a Tornado DDT. Henry went after the champ, then went back into the ring. Christian side-stepped Henry, who splashed Sheamus. Spear by Christian on Sheamus. Orton recovered and RKO’d Henry. That distracted the ref and didn’t allow him to see Christian covering Sheamus. By the time he realized it, Sheamus kicked out. Charles Robinson explained that Orton was in the ring and he had to get him out. Christian pleaded his case unsuccessfully, then turned around right into a Brogue Kick by Sheamus for the pin. Mathews shamelessly called next week’s match between Sheamus and Orton, “perhaps the biggest match in Smackdown history.”

WINNER: Sheamus, at 14:29. Sheamus vs. Orton didn’t exactly set the world on fire on Raw, so we’ll see what they can cook up here.

Man with the Straw Hat is back, I agree with Joe, orange soda is disgusting. Enjoy Little Jimmys'

I heard Awesome Kong/Kharma's promo was EXCELLENT tonight. She was in only a few weeks but she had a stand ovation. Those fans were awesome.

Maury V. said:

I heard Awesome Kong/Kharma's promo was EXCELLENT tonight. She was in only a few weeks but she had a stand ovation. Those fans were awesome.

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It was mainly the usual non-Cena fans who knew her already gave her an ovation, the women however agreed with JR and were looking like, "but she's fat, she's no diva"

Bella Twins you got a year before your times up