WWE: January 2011 - Raw v. Smackdown

[Beejus]

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: David Otunga vs. John Morrison
Comment: Two reasons; one, Otunga is horrible. And two, JoMo will be like I said about Kofi, the one able to pull off the crazy spot in the Chamber.

Kharma vs. Nikki Bella
Comment: Pfft, not a chance.

Rhino vs. Ultimo Dragon
Comment: Poor Ultimo...

Austin Aries and Husky Harris vs. Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov
Comment: I kinda am behind the idea of Aries and Blackjack Rotundo as a Nexus team.

WWE United States Title Match: Daniel Bryan defends vs. Tyson Kidd
Comment: Well at least if the US champ goes into the World title match at WM, there's a good reason for the belt to not be defended there.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Justin Gabriel vs. John Cena
Comment: No way does Cena not enter the chamber.

Fun Fan Signs:
I have faith!

[#HEEL]

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: David Otunga vs. John Morrison
Comment: JoMo to be the chamber high flyer

Kharma vs. Nikki Bella
Comment: Not even twin magic can evade Kharma

Rhino vs. Ultimo Dragon
Comment: Gore, Gore, Gore

Austin Aries and Husky Harris vs. Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov
Comment: A good win here keeps the Nexus strong

WWE United States Title Match: Daniel Bryan defends vs. Tyson Kidd
Comment: Bryan keeps gaining momentum heading down the road to Mania

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Justin Gabriel vs. John Cena
Comment: An STF for the sub win for John Cena

Fun Fan Signs: He has 'til five ref!

[Rayelek]

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: David Otunga vs. John Morrison
Comment: Morrison for Champion, Miz/Morrison for Mania

Kharma vs. Nikki Bella
Comment: She dominates.

Rhino vs. Ultimo Dragon
Comment: Gore! Gore! GORE!

Austin Aries and Husky Harris vs. Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov
Comment: The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived is gonna rock stupid Santino

WWE United States Title Match: Daniel Bryan defends vs. Tyson Kidd
Comment: While Bryan ought to drop the title, it's not here.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Justin Gabriel vs. John Cena
Comment: I feel like Gabriel could win this one, but he won't because it's Cena.

[angeldelayette]

WWE.com...

Loudest Crowd Reactions: A Top 5

1. The Undertaker
2. John Cena
3. Edge
4. CM Punk
5. Brock Lesnar

...

[Destiny]

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: David Otunga vs. John Morrison


Kharma vs. Nikki Bella


Rhino vs. Ultimo Dragon


Austin Aries and Husky Harris vs. Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov


WWE United States Title Match: Daniel Bryan defends vs. Tyson Kidd

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Justin Gabriel vs. John Cena

[Nathers7]

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: David Otunga vs. John Morrison
Reminds me of how bad Otunga is in the ring.

Kharma vs. Nikki Bella
Barbie squash time.

Rhino vs. Ultimo Dragon
Ultimo never caught on in WWE.

Austin Aries and Husky Harris vs. Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov
Santino going over Aries in any situation would be a travesty.

WWE United States Title Match: Daniel Bryan defends vs. Tyson Kidd
Toughest match to call, think Bryan will lose it at the PPV.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Justin Gabriel vs. John Cena
Cena wins, shock.

[angeldelayette]

[Show Poster Provided by jhd1]
WWE Monday Night RAW!
Monday Week 2 February 2011
Location: ON WFCU Centre (Ontario)
Attendance: 7,000
Overall Rating: B-
TV Rating: 5.86

[The show begins with a recap from Raw last week, focusing on the main event, which was an intense contest between John Cena and CM Punk. Cena outlasted interference from The Nexus to bring Punk down with two Attitude Adjustments and get the pinfall victory. But the show wasn't over. As John Cena celebrated, we were treated to the return of a former champion and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar. Lesnar seemed to want to come out and make a statement and he did just that when he lifted Cena and dropped him to the mat with an F5. Lesnar stood over the broken body of John Cena as the show came to a close.]

['The Time Is Now' welcomes everyone to WWE Monday Night Raw in Windsor, Ontario Canada. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcome everyone to the show as John Cena walks out from the back. He gives his trademark salute at the top of the ramp but doesn't have his usual smile on his face. Instead, he has an intense look as he walks right down to the ring without any theatrics to the crowd. He asks for a microphone and then moves to the center of the ring, absorbing in both cheers and boos as he lifts the microphone.]

John Cena
"Last week was a difficult week for me to say the least. I knew going into the show that I was going to get roughed up because I was facing off with CM Sucks and The Nexus. I was cool with that. But what I didn't expect was some giant gorilla to come into the ring and square off with me. Brock, for those fans who haven't been around so long, you and I have a bit of a history together from Smackdown. If I remember correctly, you broke my leg. Then I rapped about it and it was a whole big thing. But now you've decided to leave the world of Ultimate Fighting and come back to the WWE. The first thing you do? Hit me with an F5. Well, that wasn't the first time you've done that and you know what? I'm still standing. I'm still here in the WWE and I've been here where I belong. I know I belong here in the WWE. This is my home."



[Cena pauses and then looks out toward the ramp as he is interrupted by 'Next Big Thing' playing over the speaker system. Brock Lesnar walks out from the back and looks right up toward the ring. The two men lock stares and Lesnar begins jogging toward the ring. Cena drops the microphone and in comes Lesnar and the brawl is on! Lesnar takes down Cena with a double leg takedown and fires some hard blows to the side of Cena's head. The Cenation Leader tries to cover up but Lesnar is a heavy hitter and lands more hard blows. Lesnar yanks Cena up and lifts him onto his shoulders -- F5! Cena lands hard on the mat and Lesnar stands above him, looking down at him just as he did to end the show last week. Officials and security rush the ring but the damage has been done. Lesnar smiles and exits the ring without a single word as we go to commercial.]

[While the officials check on John Cena, The Bella Twins come out for the audience in attendance. Nikki and Brie Bella enter the ring after high fiving the fans and begin shooting t-shirts into the audience. The crowd goes crazy as they usually do, especially when John Cena exits the ring and high fives a few fans. The Bella Twins do a little dance in the ring before exiting and heading for the back as the commercials come to an end.]

Match #1

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match
David Otunga vs. John Morrison

[Our opening contest this Monday evening on Raw is an Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match. The match begins the show fairly well in the in-ring portion of the contest. 'The A List' has not been focused on as a member of The Nexus here lately but he shows reasons in this match why he should be more of a focus. He draws several near falls on Morrison as he tries to qualify for the Elimination Chamber match here on Raw. Otunga hooks Morrison around the waist, going for a belly to belly suplex, but Morrison fires back with knee shots to the waist. Morrison takes control around the nine minute mark and never looks back. Morrison catches Otunga with a few kicks and then steps back. He bounces off the ropes -- Running Knee to the head! Otunga is knocked out! Morrison makes the cover: 1 -- 2 -- 3!]

Winner: John Morrison (Via Pinfall @ 11:06)
Match Rating: B-



[As John Morrison rises to his feet, he turns around -- Brogue Kick! Sheamus entered the ring from seemingly nowhere and catches Morrison with the Brogue Kick! The crowd boos loudly as Sheamus celebrates taking Morrison down. 'The Great White' puts the boots to the fallen body of Morrison and then picks him up -- Celtic Cross! Morrison is laid out on the mat as Sheamus climbs the turnbuckles and plays to the booing crowd. These two men definitely do not like each other.]

[The show moves to the backstage area and the crowd cheers in the background when Steve Austin comes into view. Austin is walking down a hallway, taking his time, when he comes across Justin Gabriel. The crowd boos Gabriel as these two men come face to face.]

Steve Austin
"What? What? What?"

Justin Gabriel
"Is this a hearing test, Steve?"

Steve Austin
"Is this a hearing test, Steve? Hell no, it's no damn hearing test. But you better listen up. I know you weren't in the company when Stone Cold ran the show but tonight is Stone Cold's time. So you can take your Nexus and give them a little message for me."

[Austin flips Gabriel the bird but before Gabriel can respond, in walks Eric Bischoff! Bischoff has a smile on his face as he steps in beside Justin Gabriel.]

Eric Bischoff
"Nice to see you haven't changed since the last time we met, Steve."

Steve Austin
"Here, you can have one too."

[Austin raises both hands and raises his middle fingers to both Justin Gabriel and Eric Bischoff. The crowd cheers this move and Austin walks right past both of them, leaving two men unhappy as we go to commercial.]

[As we show commercials to those viewing in their own living rooms, Maryse comes out to entertain the fans here in the audience. Well, entertain might be a bit of a stretch. She comes down to the ring and pulls out the t-shirt cannon and then slides into the ring. Instead of firing t-shirts, though, she looks at her nails and then leans against the turnbuckles and looks at her nails again. She spends the entire commercial break in the ring doing absolutely nothing. As the commercials are coming to an end, she puts the t-shirt cannon back under the ring and exits, heading to the back.]

Match #2

Kharma vs. Nikki Bella

[Our second match of the evening doesn't seem to draw as much attention as our opening match did. This divas portion of the night has one half of the Bella Twins, Nikki Bella, facing off with the powerful woman known as Kharma. Kharma dominates the match in rather quick fashion, bringing Nikki Bella to the mat again and again. She picks up Nikki and brings her down with a one handed chokeslam! Nikki then suffers a gorilla press slam. Kharma picks up Nikki -- Implant Buster! Then she heads to the corner and climbs to the second rope -- Flying Splash! Kharma makes the cover: 1 -- 2 -- 3!]

Winner: Kharma (Via Pinfall @ 3:42)
Match Rating: D

[Another commercial break and another appearance for those fans who paid to see WWE Raw live. This time John Morrison comes out and walks down to the ring. He looks to the crowd and begins high fiving on his way down to the ring. He pauses at the middle of the ramp and begins signing some autographs and shaking hands with the fans at ringside. He makes his way mostly around the entire ring during the commercial break. Then he turns and heads to the back as the commercials come to an end.]

[As we come back from commercials, we are focused on the office of the Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff. The General Manager is sitting behind his desk, looking annoyed, but what else is new, right? Bischoff is not alone, though. He is in the office with Royal Rumble Winner Daniel Bryan. Bryan has a smile on his face.]

Daniel Bryan
"You wanted to see me?"

Eric Bischoff
"Yes, I did, Daniel. It's come to my attention that you've been showing yourself on both Raw and Smackdown. I don't like that very much. You know that we are the superior brand and we are the brand that you should be wrestling on. Therefore, I am giving you until next week to decide which champion you are going to be facing. Will it be The Miz or will it be Edge?"

Daniel Bryan
"You'll find out next week."

[Bryan turns and exits the office, while Bischoff just looks down for a moment at the papers on his desk and we head to the ring.]

Match #3

Rhino vs. Ultimo Dragon

[A definite conflict of styles in this match as the powerful Rhino takes on the fast-paced style of Ultimo Dragon. Dragon throws in a suplex or two on Rhino but the very short match is dominated by 'The War Machine,' showing the aggression that Eric Bischoff talked about last week. Rhino brings Dragon down with a release powerbomb and then a death valley driver. He moves over to a corner and waits for Dragon to get to his feet -- Gore! Gore! Gore! The Gore nearly breaks Ultimo Dragon in half! Rhino makes the cover: 1 -- 2 -- 3!]

Winner: Rhino (Via Pinfall @ 2:43)
Match Rating: D-



[But his time in the ring is not quite over. As Rhino raises to his feet to celebrate the victory, The Sandman enters the ring underneath the bottom rope. Instead of a fair fight, though, The Sandman has with him his trusty singapore cane! The Sandman avoids Rhino, attacking The War Machine over and over with the cane. The cracks sound throughout the arena. The Sandman slowly moves in closer and brings Rhino down with a White Russian Legsweep. The Sandman gets to his feet and raises the cane to cheers from the crowd. Is this 1996 all over again? Let's go to a commercial break.]

[During the commercial break, the fans in the arena are treated to a video of John Cena in the backstage area getting looked at by the medical staff. They put him through a concussion test to make sure that he is alright. He passes the test, meaning that he doesn't have a concussion but he definitely doesn't look good. What will this mean for his match later on with Justin Gabriel?]

[The sound of glass shattering brings the fans to their feet here in Windsor! Out from the back in his brand new 'Stone Cold Ass Kicking' t-shirt is the man himself 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin! Austin marches right down to the ring and steps inside, listening to the chants of 'Stone Cold, Stone Cold, Stone Cold!' Austin raises the microphone to his lips.]

Steve Austin
"If you're happy to see ole Stone Cold back in a WWE ring, gimme a hell yeah!" [Crowd: Hell Yeah!] "It's been quite awhile for me but let me see if I can remember a few things. Let's see: 'That's the bottom line cuz Stone Cold said so,' 'Sumbitch,' 'Austin 3:16.' Yep. I think it's all coming back to me."

CM Punk
"I think it should all go away again."

[The crowd boos as out from the back comes the leader of The Nexus: CM Punk. Punk walks right down to the ring and steps inside, getting right in the face of Steve Austin. Austin doesn't back down and Punk just grins when Austin raises a middle finger and puts it right in Punk's face. Punk takes a single step back and raises the microphone.]

CM Punk
"What's wrong, Steve? No Steveweisers? No alcohol yet to poison your body? Let me introduce myself to you, Steve Austin, my name is CM Punk. I am not only the best wrestler inside this ring right now, I am also the best wrestler in the world. Do you know why?"

Steve Austin
"Because of your prissy little tattoos there?"

CM Punk
"No, because I am straight edge. I don't drink alcohol. I don't do drugs. I don't smoke. My only addiction is competition."

Steve Austin
"Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah! My addiction is opening up a can of whoopass on you and everyone in this damn building. You can guarantee that your little group that you got here, The Nexus is it? Yeah, The Nexus is going to turn on you eventually. DTA is what people need to live by. Don't trust anybody. And I became the greatest wrestler in this industry by living by that motto, son."

CM Punk
"My name is CM Punk, not son. And I want to prove to the entire world that you don't deserve to be here anymore. I want the world to see that the bionic redneck is washed up and washed out. And I want the world to see that at WrestleMania."

Steve Austin
"Well, now, let ole Stone Cold think about that for a moment."

[Austin kicks Punk in the gut suddenly and swiftly -- Stunner! The Stone Cold Stunner sends Punk crashing to the mat! Austin flips the double bird to Punk as his music begins playing. Is that a yes to CM Punk/Steve Austin at WrestleMania? Austin exits the ring and heads up the aisle as CM Punk lies on the mat. Do we have our answer? No one can be sure as we head to our commercial break.]

[As CM Punk exits the ring, the World's Strongest Man Mark Henry comes down to the ringside area and takes a few moments to high five the fans and pose for pictures and sign autographs. The fans seem to enjoy this little touch and Henry keeps a smile on his face as he interacts with the fans at ringside. Henry exits from the ringside area before the commercial break ends.]

Match #4

Austin Aries and Husky Harris vs. Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov

[Our next match features two members of The Nexus against the former WWE World Tag Team Champions. All four men actually show some true in-ring talent in this match. During the match, both teams had an opportunity to win. Kozlov and Harris show a definite power struggle between the two wrestlers. Aries brings the quickness to the match when he gets tagged in. He also brings in some cheating, choking Santino in the corner. During this time, a sign is shown in the background: 'He has 'til five ref!' Aries catches Marella with a Brainbuster toward the corner and then climbs the turnbuckles -- 450 Splash! Aries makes the cover: 1 -- 2 -- 3!]

Winners: Austin Aries and Husky Harris (Via Pinfall @ 5:51)
Match Rating: C+

[During our commercial break, Alex Riley steps out from the back. Riley walks down toward the ring and looks down at the t-shirt cannon and then up toward the crowd and then down at the cannon and back to the crowd. He shakes his head. Riley looks toward the crowd and then walks to the back without a single word or t-shirt shot into the crowd.]

[As we come back from commercial, we are taken to a video. The video begins outside a large mansion with a pool shaped like a dollar sign. Lounging outside the pool are 'The Million Dollar Man' Ted DiBiase Sr. and Mike DiBiase. Mike also has the brand new Million Dollar belt settled across his waist.]

Mike DiBiase
"This is the lifestyle."

Ted DiBiase, Sr.
"And it only gets better once you arrive in the WWE. You will be beating the best wrestlers they have there and making even more money for the Million Dollar Corporation."

Mike DiBiase
"Thank you for trusting me, Dad. I won't let you down. I will always remember that everybody has a price for the Million Dollar Man."

[Both men toss their heads back in laughter. Then they relax there on the lounge. Mike DiBiase, the new Million Dollar Champion, coming soon to World Wrestling Entertainment.]

Match #5

w/
WWE United States Heavyweight Title Match
Daniel Bryan defends vs. Tyson Kidd

[Our next match is the only title match of the evening as Royal Rumble winner Daniel Bryan defends the WWE U.S. Title against Tyson Kidd, who has Jackson Andrews in his corner. This match is definitely one of the most fast-paced matches of the evening as both men show off their skill inside the ring. Kidd scores a near fall several minutes into the match following a blow from Jackson Andrews to Daniel Bryan. Bryan begins a comeback and has hooked on a sleeperhold when out from the back comes The Miz. The WWE Champion walks down to ringside and gets the attention of Daniel Bryan. The two men argue and Bryan catches a belt shot to the skull! A DQ? No! Jackson Andrews has the attention of the referee! Tyson Kidd rolls up Daniel Bryan, hooking the tights: 1 -- 2 -- 3! What an upset! We have a new WWE United States Champion. Congratulations to Tyson Kidd!]

Winner: Tyson Kidd (Via Pinfall @ 9:33; Tyson Kidd wins the WWE United States Heavyweight title)
Match Rating: B+



[Following the sound of the bell, The Miz enters the ring. Tyson Kidd exits, grabbing the U.S. title belt and taking off with it. The Miz tosses the referee out of the ring and then picks up Daniel Bryan -- Skull Crushing Finale! The Miz stands back and looks down at Bryan with a look of distaste. He holds up the WWE title belt, definitely sending a message to Daniel Bryan.]

[The show cuts to another video. This one begins with an all-black background and then one candle is lit. Then another candle. Then another and another. This occurs until all the candles within the background are lit, showing the figure in a black hooded robe, kneeling in front of the camera.]

Christopher Daniels
"The Fallen Angel shall rise and shall conquer each of the lands of the earth. And the power of this Fallen Angel shall bring about the end of days. The earth shall tremble and decay at the sight of this power in one being, one celestial light. Welcome to the WWE, the Fallen Angel. So it is written, so it shall come to pass."

[Daniels slowly looks up and focuses in on the camera. He seems to be drawing in a deep breath and when he exhales all of the candlelights go out, leaving the screen splashed in darkness.]

[We go from the darkness to the backstage area here in Ontario. In this backstage area stand CM Punk and Justin Gabriel. The two men go nose to nose for a moment.]

CM Punk
"I know you think that you can do this job better than me, Justin. But you know what? That's okay. That's actually good. I like the challenge. I like that you are tough. I like that you keep the faith. But you've got to prove it tonight. You've got to prove it when you step inside the ring with John Cena. Can you do what I couldn't?"

[Gabriel simply nods and turns, walking off. The main event is coming next! Right after this commercial break!]

[During the commercial break, Yoshi Tatsu comes out and plays to the crowd. The Japanese sensation gets the t-shirt cannon and fires out several rounds of t-shirts, much to the elation of the rowdy Ontario crowd. Tatsu puts the cannon away and bows several times to the crowd as the commercials are coming to an end.]

Match #6

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match
Justin Gabriel vs. John Cena

[Our main event is a very good match. Not quite on par with the CM Punk/John Cena matchup last week but getting there as Justin Gabriel takes on John Cena. Gabriel shows his quickness and aerial tactics early on, keeping Cena at bay and on his toes as the young Nexus member scores several near falls on the former WWE Champion. This match, after all, is for a shot at the Elimination Chamber match. When Gabriel couldn't put Cena away, he started to cheat, using the ropes and the tights, even catching Cena in the back with a steel chair behind the referee's back. Gabriel sends Cena back into the ring as the crowd begins their dueling 'Let's Go Cena/Cena Sucks' chants. Cena feeds off the positive momentum and begins his comeback. He brings Gabriel down to the mat and then holds his hand out, making the 'You Can't See Me' gesture. Cena bounces off the ropes -- Five Knuckle Shuffle! Cena doesn't back off, though. Instead, he grabs Justin Gabriel and ties him up -- STF! Cena locks the STF on and Gabriel struggles in the hold. Gabriel tries to make it to the ropes but he cannot quite get there -- he taps! Justin Gabriel taps out! John Cena is heading to Elimination Chamber.]

Winner: John Cena (Via Submission @ 10:44)
Match Rating: B+



[The celebration time for John Cena is very short-lived, however. As Cena rises to his feet to get his arm raised by the referee, he is assaulted from behind with a steel chair by Brock Lesnar! Lesnar brings the chair down against the back of Cena again and again with Cena crying out in pain and then going quiet. Lesnar smiles as he stands over Cena but he isn't ready when someone jumps on his back. That's Justin Gabriel! Gabriel holds on to the back of Lesnar, swinging back and forth, locking on a sleeper briefly before he gets flipped over and onto the mat. Lesnar mounts him and throws hard shots to the skull. Lesnar busts Gabriel open the hard way and then picks him up -- F5! The F5 lands on Justin Gabriel and then attention turns to the entrance ramp.]



[It's the members of The Nexus! CM Punk, Austin Aries, Husky Harris, David Otunga, Heath Slater and Michael McGillicutty are all headed down to the ring. Lesnar looks down at them and CM Punk waves him off. Punk enters the ring and shakes hands with Brock Lesnar! Punk has Otunga hold the ropes open for Brock Lesnar. Then, after Lesnar exits the ring, The Nexus surround Justin Gabriel as Gabriel is laid out on the mat. CM Punk reaches down and rips the Nexus armband off the arm of Justin Gabriel! Punk waggles his finger back and forth and then motions for the rest of The Nexus to leave and the show ends with Justin Gabriel laid out and The Nexus abandoning him. The camera focuses in on Gabriel and a sign in the background: 'I have faith!']

[angeldelayette]

WWE PREDICTION CONTEST

Welcome to the WWE Prediction contest. This contest will run through the end of March in-game time.

No perfect scores this week. However, everyone scored the same 5/6. Congratulations to Beejus, #HEEL, Rayelek, Destiny and Nathers7!

1. Nathers7=10 Wins
2. Beejus=8 Wins
3. Charasmatic Enigma=7 Wins
Tweek It=7 Wins
5. Rayelek=6 Wins
6. #HEEL=5 Wins
7. ChrisKid=3 Wins
8. joehelmer=2 Wins
Destiny=2 Wins
10. jhd1=1 Win
ya_its_me=1 Win
12. CharlieCornell=0 Wins
mistaken=0 Wins
BallerSoup=0 Wins

[angeldelayette]

Week 2 February 2011
Wade Barrett vs. Kofi Kingston
Beth Phoenix and So Cal Val vs. Natalya and Kelly Kelly
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match, Non Title: Dolph Ziggler vs. Big Show
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Kane vs. Batista
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Alberto Del Rio vs. Christian
Jack Swagger vs. Daniel Bryan

[Rayelek]

Wade Barrett vs. Kofi Kingston
Beth Phoenix and So Cal Val vs. Natalya and Kelly Kelly
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match, Non Title: Dolph Ziggler vs. Big Show
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Kane vs. Batista
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Alberto Del Rio vs. Christian
Jack Swagger vs. Daniel Bryan

[#HEEL]

Wade Barrett vs. Kofi Kingston
Beth Phoenix and So Cal Val vs. Natalya and Kelly Kelly
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match, Non Title: Dolph Ziggler vs. Big Show
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Kane vs. Batista
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Alberto Del Rio vs. Christian
Jack Swagger vs. Daniel Bryan


Interesting match ups for the chamber qualifiers, all six are strong candidates in my view making it hard to pick.

[Beejus]

Wade Barrett vs. Kofi Kingston
Beth Phoenix and So Cal Val vs. Natalya and Kelly Kelly
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match, Non Title: Dolph Ziggler vs. Big Show
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Kane vs. Batista
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Alberto Del Rio vs. Christian
Jack Swagger vs. Daniel Bryan

I could see Del Rio taking the Chamber. The role of big bad mutha****a in the EC will go to Batista, which is why I take Ziggles over Show. Kane is kinda...just Kane, so can't see him going into it. Barrett gains a few quick brownie points by taking down Kofi, and Bryan wins because he's gonna be upset over losing his title on Raw.

[angeldelayette]

WWE SUPERSTARS RESULTS
Taped Monday Week 2 February 2011
ON WFCU Centre (Ontario)
Attendance: 7,000
Show Rating: C+

ANGLE: Opening Show Video...B+
Ted DiBiase defeated R-Truth...C+
ANGLE: Raw Rebound...A
World's Greatest Tag Team defeated The Dudebusters...C-
ANGLE: Smackdown Recap Video...B+
ANGLE: Drew McIntyre Hypes Match Against Kane...B-
Rey Mysterio defeated Nunzio...C
ANGLE: Rey Mysterio Celebrates...B-

TNA IMPACT RESULTS
Taped Monday Week 2 February 2011
GA Macon Coliseum (South East)
Attendance: 7,182
Show Rating: C+

Okada defeated Rob Terry...D-
ANGLE: Brawl involving Kurt Angle and Rob Van Dam...B-
Generation Me defeated TNA Security...D-
ANGLE: Skit involving Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair...B-
Sarita defeated Daffney...D+
ANGLE: Confrontation involving Kevin Nash and Jeff Hardy...C+
Chris Sabin, Stevie Richards and Jay Lethal defeated Magnus, Desmond Wolfe and Eric Young...C+
ANGLE: Backstage segment with Mick Foley and Sting...B
Kurt Angle defeated Kevin Nash...B+
Jeff Hardy defeated Bully Ray...C+

TNA XPLOSION RESULTS
Tuesday Week 2 February 2011
NC Elon Alumni Gym (South East)
Attendance: 1,585
Show Rating: C-

Madison Rayne defeated Velvet Sky...D
Rob Terry defeated Gunner...E
Hernandez defeated Amazing Red...C
Max Buck defeated Robert Roode...C-

FCW WEEKLY RESULTS
Wednesday Week 2 February 2011
SC CSU Field House (South East)
Attendance: 881
Show Rating: D+

Wes Brisco defeated Brad Maddox...E-
ANGLE: Backstage segment with Hornswoggle and Ricky Steamboat...B-
Naomi defeated Alicia Fox...D
ANGLE: Backstage segment with Maxine, Stephanie McMahon and John Layfield...B-
Roman Leakee defeated Marcus Owens...E
Paul Burchill defeated Jesse White...E
ANGLE: Confrontation involving Primo and Abraham Washington...C
Primo defeated Abraham Washington and Eli Cottonwood...D+
Percy Watson defeated Curt Hawkins to retain the FCW Florida Heavyweight title...D+

FLORIDA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING RESULTS
Thursday Week 2 February 2011
SC CSU Field House (South East)
Attendance: 759
Show Rating: D+

Rosa Mendes defeated Naomi...D
Johnny Curtis defeated Wes Brisco...E+
Percy Watson defeated Titus O'Neil...D
Darren Young, Zack Ryder and Tyler Reks defeated Ezekiel Jackson, Chris Masters and Primo...C-

RING OF HONOR WRESTLING RESULTS
Friday Week 2 February 2011
CT TD Bank Sports Center (Tri State)
Attendance: 3,386
Show Rating: C+

Harlem Bravado defeated Ernesto Osiris...E
El Generico defeated Bobby Dempsey...D+
Kings Of Wrestling defeated All Night Express to retain the ROH World Tag Team titles...C+
American Wolves defeated Steve Corino and Jerry Lynn...B-

[Nathers7]

Wade Barrett vs. Kofi Kingston
Beth Phoenix and So Cal Val vs. Natalya and Kelly Kelly
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match, Non Title: Dolph Ziggler vs. Big Show
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Kane vs. Batista
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Alberto Del Rio vs. Christian
Jack Swagger vs. Daniel Bryan

I'm just going to be lazy for the comments on this one .

[angeldelayette]

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WWE Smackdown!
Friday Week 2 February 2011 (Taped On Tuesday)
Location: QC Uniprix Stadium Room 7000 (Quebec)
Attendance: 6,904
Overall Rating: B+
TV Rating: 4.65

[Our Smackdown opens this week with a recap from last week's show. Last week, Daniel Bryan arrived here on Smackdown but did not announce who he would be facing at WrestleMania. Instead, he was made to team up with WWE World Champion Edge against the World's Greatest Tag Team in the main event of Smackdown. At the end of that match, Daniel Bryan locks Charlie Haas in the LeBell Lock and Edge catches Shelton Benjamin with a spear. Haas taps out and Daniel Bryan and Edge walk away with the victory. Daniel Bryan hands the belt over to Edge and the two celebrate at the end of Smackdown.]

[The in-ring portion of the show begins with the arrival of the All-American American Jack Swagger walking down to the ring amidst boos from the crowd. Swagger says that if Daniel Bryan is smart, he will remain on Raw because if he comes to Smackdown he might not survive to WrestleMania. Swagger says that he is the one who deserves the World title shot at WrestleMania. Swagger gets interrupted by the arrival of WWE 2011 Royal Rumble Winner Daniel Bryan. Bryan gets right in the face of Swagger, asking him why he deserves the title shot. Did he survive 29 other wrestlers at the Royal Rumble? No. But did Daniel Bryan earn a title shot? yes, Yes, YES! Swagger counters by saying that last Monday night Bryan lost the U.S. title to a Canadian moron. Before the two can get physical, though, Teddy Long comes out. Long says that if the two want to prove themselves then tonight they are going to get their chance. Tonight it's going to be Daniel Bryan versus Jack Swagger in our main event! Holla! Holla!]

Match #1

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Wade Barrett vs. Kofi Kingston

[The opening contest here on Smackdown features two men who qualified for the Elimination Chamber last week. Both men are seeking momentum heading toward the pay-per-view, which is one week from Sunday. This is a decently solid opener, definitely better than average, though not entirely much better than average. Barrett shows he is not above using Tomko to interfere in the match when he tosses Kingston out of the ring and distracts the referee. Kingston is struck in the head with a big boot by Tomko. Tomko tosses Kingston back into the ring and Barrett scores a two count. Around the nine minute mark, the music for Big Show begins to play, causing a major distraction for Wade Barrett, who has Kofi Kingston on his shoulders. Kingston squirms off the shoulders of Barrett. Barrett turns toward him -- Trouble In Paradise! Kingston makes the cover: 1 -- 2 -- 3!]

Winner: Kofi Kingston (Via Pinfall @ 9:35)
Match Rating: C+



[The win comes as a surprise to many here on Smackdown. Kofi Kingston escapes the ring as Tomko enters to check on Wade Barrett. Big Show stands at the top of the ramp and points and laughs at Wade Barrett, who looks increasingly angry and frustrated. Barrett yells at Tomko and shoves him. Then he turns and points toward Big Show, yelling off-microphone obscenities at Big Show for the distraction.]

[We head to the backstage area here in the Uniprix Stadium where we are following over the shoulder of 'The Devil's Favorite Demon' Kane. A dark laughter escapes his lips as he comes across one of his favorite targets here lately: Kaitlyn! Kaitlyn lets out a scream and starts running from Kane. Kane gives chase like the horror movie villain. Only this time, the female doesn't trip and break her ankle. Instead, she moves into the parking garage with Kane following behind her. She jumps into a waiting car that was most likely set up by Drew McIntyre. She closes the door and the car screeches away, leaving Kane stopping short and laughing.]

Match #2

Beth Phoenix and So Cal Val vs. Natalya and Kelly Kelly

[The only Divas match of the night features three of the more popular Divas in the division plus the debuting So Cal Val. The four women manage to put on a decent showing here for a Diva's division match. Val shows very little skill and seems like she is off her game throughout the contest. Phoenix dominates when she is in the match and it is announced that at Elimination Chamber Beth Phoenix will face Kelly Kelly for a shot at the WWE Diva's title at WrestleMania. Kelly Kelly earns some momentum when she catches Val with a Legdrop Bulldog and makes the cover. Natalya keeps Phoenix from interfering: 1 -- 2 -- 3!]

Winners: Natalya and Kelly Kelly (Via Pinfall @ 6:28)
Match Rating: C

[We come to our first commercial break and like has been customary here lately, Team LayCool: Layla and Michelle McCool come out to entertain the fans. The two Divas actually seem to enjoy high fiving the fans on their way down to the ring. Michelle gets out a t-shirt cannon and enters the ring, shooting t-shirts out into the crowd. The crowd roars their approval of the t-shirts, screaming for more. Layla gets to shoot a few out into the crowd as a 'One More Time' chant breaks through the crowd after each shot. Unfortunately, the commercial break comes to an end and Team LayCool head to the backstage area.]

[As we come back from commercial break, we come back to the backstage area. In this locker room area, we are shown the WWE World Champion Edge and returning WWE Superstar Christian each working one of their formerly famous five second poses. When five seconds ends, the two men smile and shake hands and give the man-hug to each other. Edge welcomes his friend back to the WWE and Christian says that tonight he's going to take care of the man who put him out of action for his peeps. When Edge isn't looking, Christian takes a long look at the WWE World title belt. When Edge looks back toward Christian, Christian meets his eyes and we head back to the ring.]

Match #3

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Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match
Non Title
Dolph Ziggler vs. Big Show

[Our third match of the evening is another Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match as the WWE Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler faces off with Big Show. Of course we saw Big Show earlier tonight when he distracted Wade Barrett, causing Barrett to lose his match to Kofi Kingston. The match tonight is a very good match as Ziggler shows that he has some definite in-ring skills and is not above using Vickie Guerrero to both distract and interfere when the timing is right. Show sends Ziggler into a corner and tells the crowd to 'shhhh' before he gives a hard slap to Ziggler's chest. Ziggler bounces out of the corner and Show grabs him around the throat -- Choke Slam! Ziggler hits the mat hard and Show turns him over on his stomach -- Camel Clutch! Ziggler struggles in the hold, calling out in pain and he has to tap out. Big Show advances to Elimination Chamber!]

Winner: Big Show (Via Submission @ 6:17)
Match Rating: B



[Big Show picks up the win here tonight but as he gets up to celebrate, he takes a couple of knee strikes to the head from Wade Barrett. Barrett is not alone, as he has Tomko with him. The two strike with a double clothesline that brings Show down to the mat. Barrett directs Tomko to hold down Show and Tomko complies as Barrett climbs to the top turnbuckle. Barrett wipes at his chest, knocking away the sweat -- Flying Elbowdrop! He strikes right at the heart of Big Show. Barrett stands to his feet and looks down at Big Show with disdain. Barrett and Tomko exit the ring as officials step in to check on Big Show.]

[The crowd begins to boo as out comes Alberto Del Rio's personal ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez! Rodriguez enters the ring and introduces the man that he says will end the streak at WrestleMania: Alberto Del Rrrrrrrrrrio! Alberto Del Rio comes down to the ring with a big smile on his face. Del Rio gets on the microphone and introduces himself to the crowd. But, then, they already know that. He says that at WrestleMania it is his destiny to step into the ring with The Undertaker and end what is considered to be the best streak of all time. Del Rio says that The Undertaker is no match for his own youthful exuberance and cunning.]

[As Del Rio continues, he is interrupted by the sound of a gong and then the music of The Undertaker beginning to play. Del Rio's eyes turn toward the entrance and two druids walk forward bringing a casket between the two of them. The druids are dressed in black hooded robes. The casket is positioned at ringside and the druids walk away to the backstage area. Del Rio looks down at the casket with some of his confidence gone. He motions to Ricardo Rodriguez to check it out. Rodriguez doesn't seem to want to do it but he is forced to check out the casket. Rodriguez exits the ring and pushes the casket around before opening the lid. As the lid is opened, The Undertaker sits up! The Undertaker grabs Rodriguez by the throat and looks toward Del Rio. Del Rio exits the ring and walks around ringside as The Undertaker climbs out of the casket. Rodriguez is tossed against the ring post and then slammed into the steel steps! Del Rio escapes to the back, leaving Rodriguez to take the punishment. The Undertaker picks up Rodriguez -- snake eyes into the ring post! Rodriguez goes down to the floor at ringside and The Undertaker stands tall beside the casket.]

[We move to the backstage area at this point where we follow Teddy Long walking in this area. Long comes across the WWE Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero. Long tells Ziggler that he's exactly who Long was looking for. Long talks about the losing streak that the Champion has been on in all of these non title matches. So Long has decided it's time for Ziggler to defend his belt. At Elimination Chamber, Dolph Ziggler will be defending the WWE Intercontinental title against....the returning Rey Mysterio! Long wishes him good luck. Holla! Holla! Vickie ends the segment with her trademark: 'Excuse me!']

Match #4

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Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match
Kane vs. Batista

[Our next match is an Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match and a very hard-hitting match as 'The Devil's Favorite Demon' Kane takes on 'The Animal' Batista! Unfortunately these two large, strong athletes don't click inside the ring and it makes for a very difficult match to follow. The hits, though, are heavy between these two as neither man wants to be shown up by the other. Kane has the slight advantage of having Paul Bearer at ringside with him and that is what tips the scales in his favor. Bearer distracts Batista as The Animal was setting up Kane for the Batista Bomb. Batista grabs Bearer but Kane assaults him from behind. Kane grabs Batista -- Choke Slam! Kane makes the cover: 1 -- 2 -- 3! Kane advances to the Elimination Chamber!]

Winner: Kane (Via Pinfall @ 6:48)
Match Rating: B



[Kane moves to get up and celebrate his victory. He moves to the center of the ring and raises his arms up high in the air. He brings them crashing down and fire explodes from all four corners. Drew McIntyre uses the fire to hide his approach to and into the ring and he assaults Kane! This leads to a stand-up brawl in the center of the ring between the two men with McIntyre actually gaining an advantage. The former chosen one of Vince McMahon catches Kane with the Ego Trip! What a move on the Devil's Favorite Demon! McIntyre gets to his feet and threatens Paul Bearer with a look. Bearer backs down and McIntyre exits the ring, heading to the back.]

[Yo Yo Yo Yo! It's Cryme Tyme! The crowd cheers as JTG and Shad Gaspard appear on the big screen standing within the parking garage area. The team known as Cryme Tyme talk about how tag team wrestling seems to have fallen by the wayside. But they want to bring it back and they are challenging The Usos for their WWE World Tag Team titles at Elimination Chamber! Then they go into the fact that they are selling some personal items of the Usos on ebay, including a coconut and a pair of Tamina's panties that they were able to..well..find behind a dumpster after Raw went off the air.]

Match #5

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Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match
Alberto Del Rio vs. Christian

[Our semi main event is a match that a lot of fans have been looking forward to seeing since last September when Alberto Del Rio put Christian out of action. But there is more at stake this week than just pride as the winner advances to the Elimination Chamber match. The Mexican Aristocrat got the early advantage on Christian but the man of the peeps got his peeps working behind him in this match. Nine minutes into the match and there is not a clear winner thus far as both men have traded the advantage with Christian working on Del Rio's back and Del Rio working on Christian's arm. Del Rio goes for his twist into the Cross Armbreaker but Christian grabs the ropes and shoves Del Rio to the mat. Del Rio gets to his feet and runs right into a dropkick from Christian. Christian looks to the crowd and then back to Del Rio. He picks up Del Rio and twists him around -- Killswitch! Christian drops Del Rio and makes the cover: 1 -- 2 -- 3!]

Winner: Christian (Via Pinfall @ 10:10)
Match Rating: B+



[A HUGE return win for Christian here on Smackdown as he heads toward the Elimination Chamber match. Christian gets his hand raised, though he is favoring the right arm that Alberto Del Rio worked on throughout the match. Ricardo Rodriguez enters the ring and shoves Christian from behind. Christian slowly turns to face Rodriguez and Rodriguez backs off, leading Christian into a Del Rio ambush! Del Rio catches Christian with the double knee armbreaker and then locks on the Cross Armbreaker! Christian cries out in pain and his cries are answered by the large form of Batista! The crowd cheers Batista coming down to the ring! Batista takes out Rodriguez with a clothesline and then breaks Del Rio's Cross Armbreaker that he had on Christian. Del Rio is nailed with a spinebuster from Batista before Del Rio leaves the ring. Christian looks up at Batista and The Animal helps Christian to his feet and raises his left arm to cheers from the crowd before helping him to the back.]

Match #6

Jack Swagger vs. Daniel Bryan

[We have come to our main event contest and like everyone expected this match is a technical showcase between the former NCAA athlete and the Royal Rumble winner that was trained by Shawn Michaels. This match could easily headline some pay-per-views and just might if Daniel Bryan decides to come to Smackdown. The match is quality back and forth action with neither man gaining a decided advantage until Swagger sends Bryan into the ringpost outside the ring. Swagger then turns his attention to the leg and ankle of Daniel Bryan, including ramming it against the steel steps. The crowd boos The All-American American but Swagger doesn't seem to care. Instead, he brings Daniel Bryan back into the ring and catches Bryan with the Swagger Bomb. Swagger makes the cover: 1 -- 2 -- Shoulder Up!]

[Jack Swagger does NOT seem happy that Daniel Bryan got his shoulder up. But he continues to work on the leg and then moves in to apply the Ankle Lock at around the six minute mark of the match. As he does so, Bryan twists around and captures him in a rollup: 1 -- 2 -- Kickout! The crowd starts a Daniel Bryan chant to get him back into the match. Bryan moves in behind Swagger -- German Suplex -- Two in a row -- Third time's the charm! The three German Suplexes put Swagger down on the mat. Bryan gets to his feet and waves his arm, getting the crowd involved. Bryan limps on the hurt ankle but manages to hook in a tiger suplex for a two count. Bryan swings himself around -- LeBell Lock! He locked that hold in out of nowhere! Swagger resists tapping. He reaches for the ropes, trying to get a break in the hold. Swagger spins so that Daniel Bryan's shoulders are on the mat but Bryan quickly spins out and locks the hold in tighter. Swagger taps! Swagger taps!]

Winner: Daniel Bryan (Via Submission @ 8:59)
Match Rating: B



[An excellent match for our main event that sees the WWE 2011 Royal Rumble winner Daniel Bryan with his arms raised at the end of the evening. Jack Swagger rolls out of the ring in defeat. Bryan climbs the turnbuckles, raising his arms and pumping his fists, crying out 'YES, YES, YES!' and that gets a chant going through the crowd. Swagger sneaks back inside the ring and looks like he's waiting for Bryan to get down. Bryan gets down and turns -- SPEAR! SPEAR! SPEAR! Edge came in from out of nowhere and took out Jack Swagger with the Spear, saving Daniel Bryan from an attack! Swagger rolls back out of the ring and Edge turns his attention to Daniel Bryan. Edge points at his belt and then at himself. Daniel Bryan makes the 'belt' motion at his waist. The two men get right into each other's faces. The two men are jawwing off-microphone as the show comes to a close. Who will Daniel Bryan face at WrestleMania? We'll find out this Monday night on Raw!]