Welcome to Inside Pulse Wrestling’s Live Coverage of WWE Monday Night RAW!
I’m back again this week with LIVE RAW ACTION. Jerry Lawler takes on the Miz and Randy Orton takes on Sheamus tonight on RAW!
We’re live from Albany, NY and John Cena is here. The time must be now. Cena gets a mixed reaction from the fans with the biggest sign catching my attention, “Miz-Girl Owns Cena.” John Cena is a tad bit upset about what happened last week. We go back to last week where CM Punk attacked John Cena with a chair. Cena knows that he brought this on himself because he spilled CM Punk’s diet soda. We get more Vickie Guerrero jokes before Cena demands CM Punk to show up.
CM Punk comes out and this promo should be great. Punk touts Cena as the family-made man before calling him heartless, dishonest, among other things. This isn’t about some diet soda. Punk brings out Cena being fired and how Cena broke his word. This is classic Punk right here. Cena corrects Punk that it was 23 chairs and not 15. Ooooh, we get a Dave Batista reference and how Cena ended his career. Cena says that he isn’t singling out Vickie Guerrero, he has poked fun of everyone including Michael Cole. CM Punk says that John Cena is not funny. He vows to change John Cena. Cena says that they should settle the issue in the ring. Punk calls Cena predictable and promises to do things on his terms, including giving Cena a bigger shocker tonight.
Commercials.
Ted DiBiase (w/Maryse) v. Santino Marella (w/Tamina)
Shadow wrestling to start, but DiBiase isn’t playing around so he takes it to Santino. Cover gets a two count, but DiBiase keeps on the pressure. Santino tries a comeback, and is able to catch DiBiase with a missed dropkick. Cover gets three. Really?
Winner: Santino Marella
Grade: FTS
Post match Santino gives Tamina the Cobra for Christmas before being attacked by DiBiase and Maryse. Santino and Tamina turn it around doing duelling splashes and finishing things with duelling cobras.
Backstage, the Miz wants Alex Riley to beat John Morrison so bad that he won’t want to face him. The Miz, however…he wants to pick Jerry Lawler piece by piece. John Morrison comes in and calls Miz predictable. He ups the stakes with Alex Riley tonight. If Morrison wins, he picks the stipulation for the WWE Title match, but if he loses, he forfeits his title shot. The Miz likes these chances.
Commercials.
John Morrison v. Alex Riley
Looks like Alex Riley traded in the red briefcase for a silver one. Bell rings and Riley tees off on Morrison. Morrison comes back and he corners Riley. Riley misses a right and Morrison gets a backbreaker/neckbreaker combo for two. Morrison turns his attention to the Miz and Riley takes advantage. Morrison gets sent to the corner and clotheslined for two. Scoop slam gets two for Riley. Morrison fights back up and Riley botches a side slam, but it still gets two. Morrison landed hard on his head after that botch. Pillar to post we go and Morrison hits the other corner hard. Cover gets two and Riley locks on a headlock. Morrison finds a way out of it with a snapmare. They go back and forth and here comes Morrison! Dropkick connects and Morrison gets a corner kick and he looks for the flash kick, but Miz trips Morrison up and is ejected from ringside. Rollup by Riley gets two and Morrison connects with the Flash Kick. Morrison finishes with another stiff kick for the three.
Winner: John Morrison
Grade: B-
John Morrison picks his title match for next week in a Falls Count Anywhere match. Give them thirty and I’ll be happy.
Commercials.
Backstage the Miz argues with Alex Riley and he wants him to focus on Lawler tonight.
Meanwhile, CM Punk wants a random cameraman to make this bigger than Snooki being dropped on Times Square.
And still, Daniel Bryan flirts with the Bella Twins before getting interrupted by Tyson Kidd who threatens to become the next U.S. Champion with the help of Jackson Andrews.
Continuing the backstage tour, Randy Orton gets interviewed by Todd Grisham. Orton has nothing against John Morrison, but he hopes the Miz retains next week so he can take the title from the Miz. He vows to abruptly end Sheamus’ reign tonight.
Commercials.
Jerry Lawler is preparing for his match so we get Josh Matthews on color tonight.
Mark Henry v. Tyson Kidd (w/Jackson Andrews)
Bell rings and Kidd pisses off Henry with a couple slaps to the face. Henry tees off on Kidd and he eats corner turnbuckle. Henry drops his weight on the canvas, so Kidd connects with a low dropkick. Headlock applied…but Henry toys with him before planting him on the canvas. Down goes Kidd again and he almost pancaked. Kidd gets caught and the World’s Strongest Slam finishes this.
Winner: Mark Henry
Grade: D-
Jackson Andrews gets invited in the ring and he gets hit with the World’s Strongest Slam.
Commercials.
The Miz makes his appearance and he says that he makes people crap their pants when he is around. He says that no one compares to him in this company. He gets pissed off with the “What?” chants. He is the master of wrestling and he wants silence while he talks. He vows to dissect and destroy Jerry Lawler tonight because he’s the Miz and he’s awesome.
The Miz (w/Alex Riley) v. Jerry Lawler
Bell rings and we get some stalling to start. Lockup and the Miz takes Lawler down. Two points! Miz mocks Lawler a bit before we get another lockup. Side headlock by the Miz and he collides with Lawler. Another lockup and the Miz is still in control. Lawler takes advantage of a wild right by the Miz and he takes the Miz down with a trio of shoulder tackles. Miz gets the safety of the ropes, catching a breather. Miz goes low and he humiliates Lawler with some petty slaps before kicking him in the ribs. Lawler misses a punch and he eats a right from the Miz. Miz chokes Lawler out at the ropes. Snapmare takedown by the Miz and he transitions into a resthold while Josh Matthews tells Michael Cole to take his mouth off the Miz’s asshole. Down goes Lawler and the Miz is completely in control. Riley causes some interference while the referee is distracted with the Miz. He stomps on Lawler’s ribs before toying with him some more. Couple punches by Lawler rock Miz and that irritates him a bit. The Miz rakes the eyes and the toying continues. Lawler gets posted in the corner and the Miz readies the corner charge, but John Morrison makes his way out to the stage causing a timely distraction. Miz misses Lawler not once but twice and he hits the jabs before throwing a trio of dropkicks! Cover gets two. Miz counters a scoopslam by slamming Lawler into the corner. Corner charge…MISSES! Lawler gets hung up on the ropes and the Miz goes to the top. Lawler kicks Miz off the turnbuckle and the Miz eats steel! Riley interferes and it costs the Miz as he eats the stiff kick and the Miz gets counted out.
Winner via countout: Jerry Lawler
Grade: B-
King Sheamus is admiring his crown and CM Punk comes over and he tells him that he can rest easy once John Cena gets put in his place.
Commercials.
Michael Cole berates Jerry Lawler for beating the Miz. Natalya gives Lawler a kiss and we’re set for diva’s action.
Melina & Alicia Fox v. Eve Torres & Gail Kim
Alicia and Eve start things off and Eve gets a bit of offense going until Alicia blocks a senton with her knees. Melina tags in and she takes it to Eve for a two count. Melina’s mean streak is noted. Enzugiri by Eve connects and she tags in Gail Kim. She takes it to Melina with clotheslines, dropkicks, corner crossbody, and a missile dropkick. Cover gets broken up by Alicia who fights it out with Eve. Gail Kim goes for Soul Food, but gets countered into the Sunset Split for three.
Winners: Melina & Alicia Fox
Grade: D+
Natalya and Melina make up a bit, but Melina tries to double-cross Natalya again, but she’s not fooled.
CM Punk wants a couple trainers ready for what will happen to John Cena tonight.
Commercials.
Daniel Bryan v. Zack Ryder
We’re in progress as Bryan eats a dropkick in the corner. Ryder connects with a boot to the face. Cover and two. Neckbreaker by Ryder and another kick out. Bryan gets one move and it’s the most important move for the submission.
Winner: Daniel Bryan
Grade: N/R
The RAW GMail chimes off and Michael Cole reads that 2011 will be the greatest year fof Monday Night RAW. While this goes on, the Miz savagely beats the Hell out of Jerry Lawler! Lawler gets sent into the barricade before getting slammed on the table. The Miz then sends Lawler into the steel steps. The Miz finishes this with the Skull Crushing Finale on the outside of the ring.
Commercials.
Sheamus v. Randy Orton
Bell rihgs and we get a lockup. Sheamus gets Orton in the corner but he turns the offense around. Orton hits a trio of uppercuts and Sheamus blocks getting posted in the corner. He takes back conrtol…Orton with the LOU THEZ PRESS! Orton with the Garvin Stomp, missing the knee drop and Sheamus takes advantage. Sheamus works the arm and neck a bit, but Orton gets back up and he gets out of it. Orton counters a hiptoss and clotheslines Sheamus to a two count. Orton connects with the knee drop and Sheamus kicks out at two. Sheamus goes low and he is back on the attack. Sheamus connects with a couple thrusts before following with an eyerake. Orton gets in the zone and almost gets the DDT, but Sheamus sees it coming. Sheamus goes over the top and Orton connects with an uppercut. Sheamus pushes Orton spine and head first into the ring post. Sheamus hits a flying shoulder tackle for two. Break time.
Commercials.
We’re back and Sheamus is still in control. Orton tries to find an opening, but Sheamus comes back with a powerslam for two. Sheamus is on the prowl and Orton continues to take the punishment. Orton fires back with a right, but Sheamus goes for the gut to take the offense away. Cover and two as Orton is in big trouble. Sheamus goes for a charge and he eats the ring post! Orton goes up top and we’re looking for superplex. He gets it and Orton covers for two! Back and forth between the two…and here comes the Viper! Powerslam connects and Randy is in the zone. Angle Slam connects! Orton gets countered into the Irish Curse, but Orton kicks out! Brogue Kick attempt and Orton counters into a RKO attempt, BUT THAT IS COUNTERED AS WELL! Orton is down and Sheamus looks for the High Cross. Orton floats over and he hits the 3.0! Sheamus rolls on the apron and Orton gets blocked from the DDT attempt. Sheamus with a flying shouldertackle, but Orton turns it into a RKO for the pin!
Winner: Randy Orton
Grade: A-
John Cena walks.
Commercials.
John Cena comes out and he says that CM Sucks was supposed to call him out, but he came early. Cena calls Punk out and to the surprise of nobody, he does not come out. So Cena decides to come find CM Punk. He’s blocked by the Nexus, led by David Otunga. He tells Cena that he lived up to his word and he made a decision. Nexus is under new management now…and he wants to put the past behind them. He wants a truce with Cena. Cena takes the microphone and he says that if he thought that his word was genuine, he’d shake his hand. Cena says that he is nothing more than a slimy backstabbing man and he declines the offer of the truce. He tells Otunga to hit the bricks. Otunga feigns leaving before coming back to beat the holy Hell out of Cena. They each hit their finishing moves on Cena. They leave the ring and CM Punk makes his way out and he makes Cena Go2Sleep. He grabs a chair and he looks to hit a knockout shot, but he relents. He sits in the chair looking at a fallen Cena before picking up the Nexus armband. He puts on the armband before standing up and saluting the rest of the Nexus.
Show Over.
