Primo and Epico defeated Alex Riley and Mason Ryan by pinfall in a non-title matchip. Alex Riley had control against Epico and Primo late in the match. Rosa Mendes got on the apron to distract Riley, allowing Primo and Epico to hit a doubleteam Backstabber move. Primo scored the pinfall for the win.
Eve Torres and Beth Phoenix defeated Taminia Snuka and Natalya by pinfall. Late in the match, Natalya knocked down Eve and tagged in Tamina. Tamina was ready for the Superfly Splash, but Beth Phoenix distracted her. Eve knocked Tamina off the corner and followed with her moonsault for the win.
Titus O'Neil defeated Yoshi Tatsu by pinfall. Late in the match Yoshi went for his Buzzsaw kick. Titus caught him though and hit Clash of the Titus for the win.
Drew McIntyre defeated Ezekiel Jackson by pinfall. Jackson was ready to do the Torture Rack late to finish off Drew, but Drew escaped and then dropkicked Zeke in the knee. He followed with the Future Shock DDT to win it.
Sunday, 25 March 2012
03-22: WWE SuperStars Results
Friday, 23 March 2012
WWE NEWS - Who is Lord Tensai?
The WWE Universe is buzzing about a cryptic video that aired during Monday's Raw SuperShow, offering a glimpse at Lord Tensai, a warrior shrouded in mystery.
While this individual's identity remains unknown, one thing we know for certain is his name. Using the minimal information obtained from the footage, WWE.com is able to infer a bit about what may potentially be a most formidable competitor in WWE.
In Japanese, "tensai" has multiple meanings, including "destruction." "Lord" evokes thoughts of ultimate power.
Lord: a person who has authority, control, or power over others; a master, chief, or ruler. – dictionary.com
Upon closer inspection, the video reveals a few more clues about this destructive lord. The most striking aspect of his appearance are the many Japanese characters that adorn his body.
Also during the video, there is a glimpse of a Japanese sword with an inscription. The significance of the sword and what it says remain unknown at this time, as are the details as to how he acquired the weapon or its meaning to him.
Despite this review of clues, more questions continue to arise about this enigmatic warrior. When will we find out more about Lord Tensai? Stay with WWE.com as more details surface.
03-23: SmackDown results: Punk & Sheamus triumph after Bryan leaves early
WWE Champion CM Punk & Sheamus def. World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan & The Miz
NEWARK, N.J.– As The Road to WrestleMania raged on, WWE Champion CM Punk and Sheamus joined forces against World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan & The Miz. Also, Big Show locked horns with Kane while Team Teddy continued to battle Team Johnny for an advantage heading to The Showcase of the Immortals.
(WATCH | PHOTOS)
The Second City Saint journeyed to Friday nights, just nine days before he will put his WWE Title on the line against Chris Jericho in what has become an extremely personal WrestleMania showdown (MATCH PREVIEW). Together with Sheamus, he would battle World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan – whom The Celtic Warrior will challenge at The Show of Shows (MATCH PREVIEW)– and The Miz – who has been completely unsuccessful at getting a match on The Grandest Stage of Them All.
Just when Bryan looked be in trouble with The Great White in the fierce tag team main event, the calculating champion quickly tagged himself out, leaving Miz to fend for himself as he took off up the ramp with AJ and his title following close behind him. Sheamus finished off his remaining opponent with the Brogue Kick.
The Great Khali def. Dolph Ziggler by Count-out
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Christian joined the SmackDown announce team, as his fellow Team Johnny cohort Dolph Ziggler battled newly recruited Team Teddy member The Great Khali. (WRESTLEMANIA MATCH PREVIEW)
With the action in full swing, Ziggler put his gigantic adversary in the sleeper hold. Before Khali had a chance to escape, Interim Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis personally rang the bell, informing the WWE Universe that The Show-Off Superstar had won the match by submission.
However, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long quickly overturned that ruling, declaring that the match would continue. He told Dolph to return to the ring or he would be counted-out. He refused and as a result – once the referee reached the 10-count – Khali was awarded the victory.
After the bell, Team Teddy members Kofi Kingston and Santino Marella sprinted down the ramp, delivering Ziggler back into the ring. This allowed Khali to take him down with a devastating Punjabi Chop.
Brodus Clay def. Heath Slater
(WATCH | PHOTOS)
The Funkasaurus was in full effect, busting a wicked groove both before and after overcoming Health Slater with an earth-shattering splash.
Somebody call The One Man Southern Rock Band’s momma!
Big Show def. Kane by Disqualification
(WATCH | PHOTOS)
Moments after Big Show hit a chokeslam on Kane, Cody Rhodes came out of nowhere to attack his WrestleMania Intercontinental Title No. 1 contender (MATCH PREVIEW) – forcing the referee to call for the bell and award The World’s Largest Athlete a giant victory by disqualification. As Big Show chased Rhodes into the crowd, Randy Orton emerged, hitting The Big Red Monster with the RKO just nine days before their clash at WrestleMania. (MATCH PREVIEW)
Zack Ryder def. Jack Swagger
(WATCH | PHOTOS)
Following up his bold WWE Universe rally on Raw SuperShow Monday – in which he lobbied to become part of Team Teddy at WrestleMania – Zack Ryder informed SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long that if he was accepted onto the team, The Great Khali would join as well – with Hornswoggle as the mascot. This proposal included The Punjabi Giant decked out as a super-sized Long Island Iced-Z which led to a resounding “yes” from Teddy on all counts. (WATCH | WRESTLEMANIA MATCH PREVIEW)
Later, when newly installed Team Teddy mascot Hornswoggle chased Vickie Guerrero up onto the apron, the momentary break in the action caused by the disruption allowed Long Island Iced-Z to regain his composure and hit the Rough Ryder on Jack Swagger for the win.
AJ def. Brie Bella
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After Brie Bella accidently knocked her sister Nikki off the ring apron, AJ rolled up her opponent for another huge win. Following the match, her boyfriend World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan celebrated fiercely, as if he himself had won the match.
While he walked up the ramp, continuing to coach his victorious girlfriend in a rather overbearing fashion, Nikki addressed the upcoming battle of the GMs at WrestleMania. Revealing that Brie is rooting for Team Johnny, Nikki led the WWE Universe in a pro-Team Teddy cheer.
Mark Henry def. R-Truth
(WATCH | PHOTOS)
In a battle between imminent WrestleMania tag team adversaries (MATCH PREVIEW), Team Teddy’s R-Truth leaped at Mark Henry from the top rope. But, The World’s Strongest Man caught him in mid-air, executing The World’s Strongest Slam for the sound victory.
AJ’s praise of World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan cut short by Sheamus
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
03-19: Wwe RAW SuperShow Results : Cena Car Accident after Henry "ROCK BOTTOM"
Tonight's WWE RAW Supershow kicks off from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA as Michael Cole welcomes us. Jerry Lawler hypes the in-ring confrontation between The Undertaker, Triple H and Shawn Michaels. Cole talks about John Cena vs. Mark Henry as well as The Rock appearing.
- We go to the ring and out comes WWE Champion CM Punk.
Punk tells everyone that Chris Jericho isn't here tonight. Punk says Jericho pissed him off last week. Punk starts to bring up his father and how Jericho said he was an alcoholic. Punk says that's not Jericho's story to tell or any of his business. Punk says here he is, naked under a microscope for the whole world to see. Punk says Jericho is trying to get in his head for some kind of advantage going into WrestleMania.
Punk says if there is a monster inside of him - he's going to let that monster out at WrestleMania. Punk refuses to let his past dictate his future. Punk says nobody should let a past nightmare cloud their future dreams. Punk says Jericho forgot to tell you that his father has worked hard and overcome his addiction. Punk says he is proud of his father. Punk is proud that he's straight edge. It's tattooed on his skin for a reason. It's what he believes. Punk says Jericho is just an obstacle and he's going straight through him at WrestleMania to prove once and for all that he's the best in the world. Punk drops the mic as his music hits.
Jericho appears on the big screen live via satellite. Jericho says he was out of line for what he said last week. Jericho says this is Chris talking to him, no fancy jackets or anything. Jericho apologizes again for bringing up Punk's father last week. He hopes Punk will accept the apology. Jericho promises he will never say anything about Punk's father on this show. However, Punk's sister is a whole other ball game. Jericho says Punk's sister has a history with substance abuse and will do anything to get her fix. Jericho says it's inevitable that Punk ends up like his father and sister. Jericho says Punk is going to drink. When Jericho beats Punk at WrestleMania, that's something he will never be able to overcome. Punk is pissed now. He says something that's bleeped out by the censors. Punk calls Jericho some form of shit and says that's what he's going to beat out of him. Punk drops the mic and walks off, staring up at the big screen.
- We see Big Show and Kane headed to the ring as we go to commercial.
Kane vs. Big Show
Back from the break and Kane is making his entrance. Out next comes Big Show.
Before the match begins, out comes WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. Cody heads down for commentary but has a video shown that mocks Big Show's WrestleMania history.
Cody doesn't join commentary but mocks Show and watches from ringside. Kane and Shwo go at it. Show takes it to the corner to start. Show ends up taking control and going to the second rope. Cody gets on the apron and distracts him. Show shoves Cody off the apron to the floor but gets caught with a chokeslam from Kane for the win.
Winner: Kane
- After the match, Cody comes in the ring and lays Show out with Beautiful Disaster. Cody continues the attack and grabs a pair of handcuffs. Cody cuffs Show to the ropes. Cody brings a pair of boxing gloves in the ring to reenact the WrestleMania beating from Floyd Mayweather. Cody punches Show with the gloves and stomps away on him. Officials try to stop Cody but he bounces around Show. Show is pissed as he's cuffed to the ropes. Show tells Cody to run. They cut the cuffs off Show as Cody leaves up the ramp. Show tries to get to his feet but falls. We go to replays with Show trying to regain his composure.
- Still to come tonight, Cena vs. Henry. Back to commercial.
David Otunga vs. Santino Marella
Back from the break and out first comes David Otunga with John Laurinaitis. The WWE United States Champion Santino Marella is out next and Teddy Long is with him. Santino and Otunga have a pose contest before the match. Otunga beats Santino down and here we go.
Santino makes a comeback, hip tosses Otunga and drops a headbutt. Santino pulls out the Cobra as Laurinaitis and Teddy have words at ringside. Santino stomps on Laurinaitis' cell phone but turns around to Otunga's finisher for the win.
Winner: David Otunga
- Up next is The Rock. He's got a message for John Cena. Back to commercial.
- Back from the break and The Rock is out in the city of Philadelphia with the famous Rocky statue. Rock talks about how he witnessed several big WrestleMania moments as a kid and then headlined the big show himself in Philadelphia against Steve Austin. The Rock then talks about John Cena and says he's headed back to the arena here soon. Rock throws in stopping for a cheesesteak and turning it sideways before shoving it up Cena's rear. The Rock goes on with a long promo and walks off to make his way to the building.
Daniel Bryan vs. Zack Ryder
We go to the ring and out comes World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan with AJ Lee at his side. His opponent will be Zack Ryder right after commercial.
Back from the break and out comes Zack Ryder to a nice reaction from the crowd. We see footage from Ryder's rally in the parking lot earlier. The bell rings and they lock up. Ryder takes Bryan down first but gets caught with a big knee to the gut and a kick to the back. Bryan drops a knee and stomps away.
Ryder makes a comeback and drops Bryan in the corner. He hits the running boot in the corner but Bryan blocks the Rough Ryder and turns it into the LaBell Lock for the win.
Winner: Daniel Bryan
John Cena vs. Mark Henry
Back from the commercial and out comes John Cena. it's announced that rapper Flo Rida will perform live at WrestleMania 28. Mark Henry is out next.
They lock up and Henry shoves Cena to the mat. Henry keeps in control of Cena and beats him around the ring and out to the floor as we go back to commercial.
Back from the break and Cena has Henry in the ring. Henry levels Cena with a clothesline and drops a big splash for a 2 count. Henry continues to control the match until Cena moves from the corner. Cena manages to hit a side suplex on Henry and then the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena goes for an Attitude Adjustment but can't get Henry up. Cena counters the World's Strongest Slam and hits the AA for the win.
Winner: John Cena
- After the match, The Rock's music hits and out he comes. Rock rushes the ring and lays Henry out with a Rock Bottom right in front of Cena. This was Rock's way of sending Cena a message. Rock quickly marches to the back as we go to replays.
- Cole shows us footage from two weeks ago where Shawn Michaels was named the special referee for Hell in a Cell at WrestleMania 28. The confrontation is still to come tonight. Back to commercial.
- Back from the break and we see the WWE Divas on Extra last week.
- The Miz is in the ring. He wants to be on Team Laurinaitis at WrestleMania 28. He's arranged a challenge tonight to prove he should be on the team. The music interrupts and out comes Sheamus.
Sheamus vs. The Miz
The bell rings and they go right at it. Miz kicks Sheamus in the head but gets dropped with a big right hand. Miz hits Sheamus with an elbow and kicks his knee out. Sheamus counters the DDT and hits the Celtic Cross for a quick 2 count. We see David Otunga and John Laurinaitis watching backstage. Sheamus takes Miz to the corner. Miz turns things around and hits the backbreaker and neckbreaker combo. 1 count for Miz.
Miz takes Sheamus to the mat now. Sheamus fights out and beats Miz down in the corner as the referee counts. Sheamus with a big powerslam and another 2 count. Sheamus ends up hitting a Brogue Kick for the win.
Winner: Sheamus
- We get a replay of CM Punk and Chris Jericho's exchange earlier in the night before going back to commercial.
- Randy Orton comes out and cuts a promo on Kane for WrestleMania 28.
- Vickie Guerrero comes out and introduces Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger as the two newest members of Team Laurinaitis at WrestleMania. We go to commercial.
Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger vs. Kofi Kingston and R-Truth
Back from the break and both teams are going at it. Swagger and Ziggler get Kofi in their corner and double team him with cheap shots.
The end comes when Ziggler hits his leg drop on Truth and Vickie puts his foot on the ropes for leverage.
Winners: Jack Swagger and Dolph Ziggler
- After the match, Vickie and Aksana brawl.
- Up next is the confrontation with Shawn Michaels, Triple H and Undertaker. Back to commercial.
- Back from the break and out comes Shawn Michaels. He talks about stealing the show at WrestleMania and says it's pretty cool knowing that he holds the end of an era in the palm of his hand. Shawn goes on and is interrupted by The Undertaker's big entrance.
Taker comes out and tells Shawn he did enough talking last week so he should shut up now. Taker talks about how the match needs to be fair. He is interrupted by Triple H's music and out comes The Game.
Triple H says Taker should stop worrying about Shawn because it's not about him. Triple H points out that he and Taker have been in 19 out of 24 Hell in a Cell matches. Triple H says the Cell is where he thrives and excels. Triple H says the whole world is going to see the end of an era - Taker's. Taker asks Triple H if he's willing to put it all on the line - his career, his wife, his kids, everything. Yes, if it means giving Taker the end that he so richly deserves. Taker and Triple H come face to face.
Taker goes to leave the ring as Shawn and Triple H look on. Taker turns around and asks if Triple H remembers when he said Shawn was the better of the two. Taker says Shawn is the better again and leaves the ring as his music hits. Shawn and Triple H stare each other down and look up to Taker as RAW goes off the air.
Friday, 16 March 2012
03-16: Wwe Smack-Down Results : Bryan Intereferance Jericho's Controversy over Sheamus
Kofi Kingston beat David Otunga with Trouble in Paradise.
Segment with Daniel Bryan and AJ Lee. Bryan insults what she's wearing and said the mannequin wore the dress better.
AJ Lee with Daniel Bryan at ringside defeated Brie Bella.
Sheamus vs. Chris Jericho is announced for later.
Cody Rhodes came out and cut a promo about Big Show and their match at WrestleMania 28.
Cody Rhodes defeated The Great Khali with Beautiful Disaster.
Randy Orton comes out and calls Kane out. Kane comes to the stage and shows a video of them wrestling and shaking hands last year. Kane says that made him sick and weak. Closure will come at WrestleMania. Orton calls Kane to the ring but he won't come. The match is official for WrestleMania.
Big Show squashed Drew McIntyre with the WMD punch.
Mark Henry beat Yoshi Tatsu.
Chris Jericho comes out and talks some more about CM Punk's father being a drunk. Jericho goes on about how he is the best in the world and Punk is just a wannabe. Jericho tries to get the crowd to chant "CM Drunk" to no avail.
Chris Jericho defeated Sheamus by count out after Daniel Bryan came down and attacked Sheamus while he was out on the floor.
Monday, 5 March 2012
03-05: WWE Raw SuperShow results : The VIPER Hisss on The MoNSTER
Shawn Michaels came out to start the show, making his way to the ring after pyro and slapping fans' hands. He said things got heated between he and HHH weeks ago, but that's all water under the bridge now. He wants to find out why HHH changed his mind about facing The Undertaker. Triple H came out dressed in a business suit to respond.Michaels talked about how he took shots that were below the belt at HHH to try to get him to face Taker again, but HHH didn't buckle. He called Triple H a man of honor and integrity. After the footage from last week was shown of Taker suggesting to HHH that maybe he thinks HBK is the better wrestler, HHH finally spoke in the ring.
He told Michaels he's sick of all the talk behind his back by Taker and others about how HBK wasn't good enough to end the streak. He said Michaels is the greatest in-ring performer of all time and he doesn't like seeing him as a loser. HBK sarcastically thanked him for all that, and said it hurt him to admit he couldn't get it done and then see HHH dominate Taker at Mania last year. Michaels said this year at Hell in a Cell he knows who's going to win and he'll be right. Michaels went to ring, before pausing and coming back to say he's the special guest referee for the match at WM28.
Santino Marella defeated Jack Swagger by pinfall to become the new United States champion. Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler were at ringside. John Laurinaitis and David Otunga arrived during the match. Eventually, the man in charge tonight, Teddy Long, came out with Kofi Kingston and girlfriend Aksana. They confronted Laurinaitis and Otunga as Raw went to break. Late in the match, Santino had the Cobra sock on and used it to strike down Ziggler from the apron. Vickie got on the other apron and Santino went for her, but she dropped off. Aksana rushed over and shoved Vickie to the floor. Swagger put the Ankle Lock on Santino, but Santino managed to flip him into the turnbuckle then did a schoolboy pinfall to win the match.
Post-match, Teddy Long and Laurinaitis argued about who's show it was. Long called security out to escort JL and Otunga away from the arena.
They had a segment with The Rock outside near Boston harbor from earlier in the day. He gave his first history lesson of the night about the Boston Tea Party and chucked various John Cena memorabilia, wristbands, cologne and other items into the water behind him. He told someone to go clean up the Cena trash from the water.
Eve Torres defeated Alicia Fox by pinfall. Eve scored a quick rollup and held Alicia's legs down to secure the win. Kelly Kelly was at ringside on commentary with Cole and Lawler and stared down Eve post-match.
Zack Ryder showed up to cut a quick promo. He walked out on the ramp with a cane and said he's glad he never hooked up with Eve, because Bro-ski's before Hoe-ski's. Later backstage, Eve caught up with Zack and said she had something to say, then planted a passionate kiss on him. Zack was shocked by it and smiled as Eve rushed off.
John Cena was shown sitting in the stands in the empty Boston arena before Raw. He talked about how big his match with Dwayne Johnson will be at WM28. He talked about how The Rock's the most successful superstar ever in the history of WWE. He spoke about how he doesn't just intend to show up at Mania, but to win. He said Boston is the "city of champions" and brought up the Patriots near undefeated season which was ruined by the Giants in the Superbowl. Cena said nobody remembers 2nd place. He also suggested that WM28 will break ever record in the history of WWE and no one will remember second place. He said that's why he needs to win and why Mania is so important, because it's his legacy on the line. Cena was shown staring up at the Wrestlemania 28 banner in the empty arena as the segment ended.
Daniel Bryan and Chris Jericho defeated CM Punk and Sheamus by pinfall. Late in the match, Punk hurt his back, but gained control against Bryan. He hit the Macho Man elbow drop from the corner, but Bryan kicked out of the pinfall. Things broke down late in the match, with Jericho and Punk winding up legal in the ring. Jericho went for the Walls of Jericho, but Punk countered to a pinfall, but Jericho rolled through for the winning pinfall. Jericho rushed out of the ring and picked up the WWE championship belt smiling at Punk in the ring. He took the belt and shoved it under the ropes at a seated and dejected Punk.
The Rock gave history lesson #2 in front of a statue of Paul Revere, talking about Revere yelling "the British are coming." He said what if it was this guy yelling and showed a cardboard standup cutout of Cena. He talked about how much things would suck now if Cena was Revere. Rock said he would have to travel back in time to kick Cena's ass. Rock gave his own version of "Yankee Doodle" featuring how he stuck a feather up Cena's ass and called him a jabroni.
The Big Show defeated The Miz by pinfall. Cody Rhodes arrived out before the match could start to show a highlight clip of Big Show from Wrestlemania X8. He wasn't at the event, but instead at the WWE restaurant eating and riling up fans. That only angered Show more, as he eventually speared Miz down and then hit him with the WMD for the win. Rhodes sneered about the result as he stared down at the ring where Show held a fist up and pointed at the WM28 banner.
History lesson #3 from The Rock came outside the Massachussetts State House in front of the Boston Common. He talked about the Americans fighting for their independence. Rock said that spirit lives inside of him. Rock said something else is going to be overthrown, when he overthrows John Cena at Wrestlemania 28 after 10 years of him being shoved in the fans' faces.
They announced that Shawn Michaels will appear to confront The Undertaker on next week's Raw in Cleveland, Ohio.
Kane defeated R-Truth by pinfall. Truth made a comeback with an elbow from the corner and went for the scissors kick to finish Kane, but Kane avoided it. Kane came back with the big chokeslam to win it. Post-match, Kane made the pyro explode from the ringposts. Suddenly, Randy Orton's music hit and The Viper stormed down the ramp. Kane turned to leave the ring, but R-Truth grabbed his leg and held onto him. Orton got in the ring and hit the RKO on Kane as Truth rolled out of the ring. Orton got a mic and crouched down near Kane then said "It's good to be back," before leaving the ring.
John Cena arrived out to mixed reaction in his home arena of the TD Garden. He looked at the camera and said it's the "home of Larry Bird, Wade Boggs, and John Cena, can you believe that?"
Cena talked about The Rock's history lessons likening them to infomercials, asking fans to decipher what Rock was really saying. He said Rock keeps talking about his penis and how many women he's had sex with. Cena asked if he's facing The Rock at Mania or "Jersey Shore" star The Situation. Cena said after he came out to confront Rock last week, Rock seemed shaken up and couldn't find his words.
Cena talked about what he was wearing and how ridiculous he looks. He said despite all that Rock was shaken by him. He also said lately Rock's best stuff has been pre-recorded or by satellite. Cena said he needs to know who he's facing at Mania, the man who talks about Chinese takeout for 20 mins, or the greatest superstar ever in the history of WWE. Cena demanded "The Rock" to come out there because he doesn't want to see the alternative in the ring.
The Rock's music hit and out came Dwayne Johnson staring down towards Cena in the ring. He got in the ring and paced around with a mic in hand keeping eye contact with Cena. Rock said he sees fear in Cena's eyes that he's taking everything away from him from the past 10 years. Rock said he sees right through him and questioned Cena if he really thinks he shook his confidence. A "Boots 2 Asses" chant started up to pause Rock's speech.
A "Tooth Fairy" chant started up which allowed Cena to ask even though they're near Tewksbury Mass, he wanted to make sure they were chanting "Tooth Fairy." Rock said at his core he's a man who will whoop his ass, and at Cena's core he'll always be a little boy that will go down in history as "The Rock's bitch." Rock said what he had to say then left the ring, mic in hand.
Cena said Rock's height and weight don't intimidate him. He said Rock's lost his damn mind if he thinks he's scared of him. Cena said at Wrestlemania he's the son of a bitch who's going to make history by whooping Rock's ass. Cena went to do a pose on the ring corner, then waved it off and dove under the ropes. He rushed over the crowd barrier and jumped into a bunch of fans to celebrate, then took a drink from one of their beers before going back in the ring to pose more.
Cena went over to hug his dad, and kiss his wife, and introduce his brother-in-law on camera as Raw ended.
Friday, 2 March 2012
03-02: SmackDown results: Kane crushes Orton's quest for payback
SEATTLE – While seeking vengeance on World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan for knocking him out of a WrestleMania opportunity two weeks ago, Randy Orton suddenly found himself sucked into a "Big Red" nightmare.
World
Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan def. Randy Orton by Count-out (WATCH | PHOTOS)
After Daniel Bryan attacked Randy Orton on the Feb. 13 edition of Raw SuperShow (WATCH) – thereby denying him his spot in the SmackDown Elimination
Chamber Match, a possible World Heavyweight Title and a chance to headline WrestleMania – WWE's Apex Predator
returned to SmackDown on a venomous quest of retribution.
In the punishing encounter that ensued Friday night, Bryan managed to escape two
RKO’s before retreating outside the ring, with The Viper fast on his tail. However,
just as Orton was about to deliver a devastating DDT onto the ringside floor, the vicious Kane suddenly
emerged. Seizing the unexpected opportunity, Bryan hurled Orton into the steel ring post before jumping through the ropes to win the match by count-out.
Without skipping a beat, The Big Red Monster and WWE’s Apex Predator began
an intense post-match brawl, one which culminated in Orton receiving an earth-shattering chokeslam to the canvas. Seizing the mic, the sadistic Kane leaned down toward the battle-worn Viper and eerily stated, "Welcome back."
Moments before SmackDown went off the air, an observing John Laurinaitis - who will assume the duties of SmackDown GM next Friday (STORY) - alluded that he may put
Kane in a match against Theodore Long's girlfriend, Aksana. (WATCH)
Justin
Gabriel def. Drew McIntyre (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Shortly after SmackDown General Manager Theodore
Long warned Drew McIntyre that he must win under the threat of being fired (WATCH),
the Scottish Superstar took on Justin Gabriel. Unfortunately for The Chosen One, his high-flying opponent triumphed over him with the 450 Splash, and Long made good on his promise, giving McIntyre the long-awaited heave-ho.
Big
Show def. Mark Henry (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Once again, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes emerged to make fun of Big Show's 3-8 WrestleMania record, claiming that
by costing the giant an opportunity to go to The Show of Shows at Elimination Chamber, he “saved” him from “floundering” yet again.
When The
World’s Largest Athlete joined him in the ring, however, Rhodes quickly exited into the crowd. Before Show could pursue him, Theodore Long put a stop to it,
announcing that the two adversaries would face off for the Intercontinental
Championship at WrestleMania. (MATCH PREVIEW)
Then, as Rhodes sat in with the SmackDown announce team, Big Show battled Mark Henry in the ring. Charged with the prospect of impending WrestleMania redemption, the gigantic Superstar kicked out of the World’s Strongest Slam, then landed the
WMD to reign supreme over the former World Heavyweight Champion.
Eve def. Natalya (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Prior to their match, Natalya confronted Eve to give
her opinion on the situation with Zack Ryder, and she truly “let things rip.” (WATCH). Nevertheless, in the intense Divas contest that followed, Eve rose above the stink, reversing the third-generation Diva’s pin attempt for the quick
three-count. 
Santino
Marella def. Heath Slater (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Heath Slater climbed to the
top turnbuckle, confident that he was about to deliver an arial attack that would ground Santino for the three-count. But then The Italian Stallion backed into the ropes, inadvertently causing his
opponent to fall. Thinking on his feet, Santino quickly dropped The One Man
Southern Rock Band with the Cobra for another huge win.
Confronted by
Executive Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis, Theodore Long made a huge announcement (WATCH)
With "Mr. Excitement" taking control of SmackDown next Friday and Theodore Long running Raw SuperShow, Long informed his fellow GM that this coming Monday night, David Otunga will face The Great Khali!
Sheamus
def. Dolph Ziggler (WATCH | PHOTOS)
While Sheamus informed the WWE Universe of his
plans to teach World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan some humility at
WrestleMania, Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler
interrupted. In the current question of who should be the General Manager of Raw and SmackDown, the outspoken pair threw their support behind Interim Raw GM John Laurinaitis, insulting GM Theodore Long in the process.
Moments later, Teddy put The
Showoff into an impromptu match with Sheamus. Although United States Champion Jack Swagger’s attempted interference was met head-on with with The Great White’s fierce Brogue Kick, Ziggler
nearly scored the upset victory on the No. 1 contender to the World Heavyweight Title. The Celtic Warrior recovered, however, and silenced his cocky adversary with White Noise for an impressive victory.