Post by #HEEL Dark Lord on Dec 16, 2008 18:02:34 GMT -5
Event: WWE Monday Night RAW
Airdate: Monday, December 15th, 2008 (USA Network)
Location: The Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, PA
Results by 411Mania.com
Tonight's WWE RAW kicks off with Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcoming us to Pittsburgh. They go over Armageddon and says tonight they will air exclusive footage from Armageddon of JBL and Shawn Michaels. Lawler talks about the Tag Title change over the weekend and the rematch tonight.
Kelly Kelly and Melina vs. Beth Phoenix and Jillian Hall
Kelly Kelly comes out first for tonight's opening match. Out next is her partner, the sexy Melina. Out next is Jillian with the WWE Women's Champion Beth Phoenix. Beth has her Slammy in her hand and Santino Marella at her side.
Santino and Beth stop at ringside where the Beth Phoenix fan (Roucka) is at ringside. She wants a picture. Santino goes to take one with her but she says she wants Beth. Santino takes a picture of the two together. Jillian and Kelly start the match off and go back and forth.
Kelly and Jillian go back and forth until Beth grabs Kelly's hair from behind and slams her to the mat. 2 count by Jillian. Jillian starts working Kelly over now and used the ropes to choke her. Knees to the gut by Jillian. Jillian goes for a back drop but Kelly slides out of it and tries to tag Melina. Jillian decks Melina and sends her to the floor. Melina's left nipple slipped out and it was clear and on-camera. You can view photos at the link at the very bottom of this report. Kelly rolls Jillian up from behind for a very quick win. Melina and Beth didn't even get tagged in.
Winners: Kelly Kelly and Melina
After the match Beth and Jillian try a beatdown on Kelly which is quickly interrupted by Kane of all people. The heels all bail which leaves Kelly in the ring to fend for herself. Kane comes to the ring to corner a petrified Kelly and offers his hand. She rolls out of the ring and Kane stalks her to the back. Well that was certainly random.
During the commerical Kelly is shown trying to escape. Kane finally catches up with her and lets her know they need to talk.
Rey Mysterio vs. Deuce
Cody Rhodes and Manu are at ringside for this one. Deuce grabs the mic and says he would now like to be introduced by his real name. It is revealed he is Jimmy Snuka's son and he would like to be called Sim. Snuka takes control early and hit's a tilt a whirl slam for two. Snuka puts the boots to Rey and whips him into the buckle. Snuka continues to overpower Rey as he hit's a chinlock. Snuka eventually misses a kneedrop and then Rey hit's a dropkick. Series of kicks from Rey leads to a hurracanrana. Rey hit's the ropes again but a gets put down again. This is followed up by a flying knee. Rey fights back out of the corner and tries to come off the top with another rana. Snuka catches him but only for a moment as Rey throws him into the ropes for the 619 attempt. Snuka bails to the outside and Rey dives onto him from the apron. He falls into Cody who takes exception to that and shoves Rey. Rey punches back as the ref calls for the DQ. Rey gets out of dodge to escape the beatdown but runs into Mike Knox who takes Rey out on the floor. Cody and Manu leave as Knox stands over Mysterio. They appear to be setting up Sim Snuka for a place in The Legacy.
Winner: Rey Mysterio (Disqualification-Cody Rhodes Interference *)
Back with Shawn Michaels and Triple H shill DX merchandise. This is the same ad that ran on Smackdown.
Back with Kane and Kelly Kelly in the back. Kane locks Kelly in a room and tells her that last week Kelly told him that "love is a wonderful thing" Kelly says they were just presenting an award. Kane says a lot of people have hurt him. He asks Kelly if she felt something or if she was just leading him on. He tells her if she was leading on she can get up and leave now. She gets up to leave, but Kane slams the door shut and tells her she knew
Todd Grisham is with Randy Orton. Orton says he challenged Batista to a rematch earlier today, but has not gotten an answer because Orton is a coward. Batista shows up and says he‘s got an answer. Orton slaps Batista and takes off running. Orton heads down the ramp with Batista following. This draws out Rhodes and Manu for the sneak attack. A 3 on 1 beatdown commences, but John Cena quickly makes the save. Cena fights off Rhodes and Manu while Orton watches from the top of the ramp.
Batista is in the back with Cena. Batista thanks Cena for the help. Cena tells him he was looking forward to getting a hold of them since they took him out two weeks ago. Batista starts to tease a challenge, but Grisham interrupts telling them that Stephanie has made a match for tonight. Rhodes, Manu, and Orton vs. Batista and Cena. Batista says they'll continue this conversation later
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Chris Jericho
Jericho comes to the ring in his suit and not his gear. He takes the mic and says he is refusing to wrestle tonight. He says he is the 2008 Superstar of the Year, and he has carried the show for the past year. He says it's a slap in the face to have to compete against someone like Duggan. He compares wrestling Duggan after losing in the main event to LeBron James being benched after missing the game winning shot. He refuses to lower himself to a bottom of the barrel talent like Duggan. He says he will not wrestle again until he has an opponent worth of a man of his caliber. Duggan stands in the ring with his sad Grandpa face.
No Match
More fun with Kane and Kelly. Kane asks Kelly if she wants to get to know him better. She reluctantly says no. Kane asks if there is someone else. She says nothing. Kane says she's gonna tell him rather she wants to or not. This is a very disturbing angle.
Still with Kane and Kelly Kelly. Kane tells Kelly she did the right thing by telling him. Kane has to leave now. Kelly pleads for Kane to please not hurt him. Kane gives his sinister laugh and says "love is a wonderful thing"
William Regal and Layla are out to watch the next match from the ramp.
World Tag Team Championship Match: CM Punk & Kofi Kingston vs. The Miz & John Morrison
This is a rematch from the shocking title change this past Saturday at a House Show in Hamilton, Ontario. Why they couldn't have just done the title change tonight I don't know, but at least we get the rematch. Kofi starts the match with Miz. Kofi grabs a headlock as Miz pushes him to the corner. No clean break as Miz kicks Kofi and grabs a headlock of his own. Kofi tries to power out of the headlock but Miz takes him down with a handful of hair. Miz hit's the ropes but a pair of leapfrogs by Kofi and a back elbow gets 2. Tag to Punk who comes in with a legdrop which gets two. Spinning heel kick gets another two. Punk tags Kofi back in who hit's a flying forearm for another two count. Punk back in with a kick to Miz. Miz gets a slap in on Punk and Punk chases him to the outside. Morrison tried to grab Punk on the way in to no avail as he got kicked to the guard rail for his trouble. Spinning neckbreaker by Punk gets two. Morrison comes in but gets met with a dropkick from Kofi. Kofi sends backdrops Punk to the outside onto the Champs as we head to commercial.
Back from commercial and Punk comes in and cleans house on Miz. 2 count by Punk. Punk decks Morrison but Miz catches Punk in a big slam an drops him. 2 count by Miz after some stomps. Morrison tags in and they double team Punk with a nice move. 2 count by Morrison. Punk fights back but Morrison puts him on his shoulders. Miz climbs the top and tries for a double team move. Punk jumps on the turnbuckle and kicks Morrison down. Punk superplexes Miz to the floor. Kofi is waiting on the hot tag.
Kofi and Morrison get tagged in at the same time. Kofi unloads and comes off the top with a splash and then hits Morrison with dropkicks. Kofi hits his big double leg drop for a 2 count. Kofi hits a Russian leg sweep variation for a 2 count. Punk and Miz come in and end up on the floor fighting. Kofi rolls up Morrison in the ring for a 2 count. Morrison nails his kick off the rope but gets a 2 count as Punk breaks the pin. Miz dumps Punk to the floor but Kofi sends Miz to the floor. Kofi turns around to Morrison's finisher for the pinfall and the win.
Winners: John Morrison and The Miz
Kane comes to the ring and stares down the four men in the ring. He chokeslams Miz, and delivers a boot to Morrison. Punk and Kofi bail as Kane delivers a tombstone to Miz and leaves. I guess this means Miz is screwing Kelly Kelly. Better not tell Batista.
JBL is out at the top of the ramp. He introduces the clip of Shawn's speech from Armageddon where he explained why he took JBL up on his offer. The promo from Armageddon is shown in its entirety. Shawn explains that he lost a lot of money in investments after blowing most of his money in his younger days. He refuses to become a wrestling tragedy wrestling broke down in high school gyms or bagging groceries. The crowd delivers a "you sold out" chant. After the promo JBL and Shawn shook hands. When we return live JBL is on the ramp grinning. He says nothing more
Kelly is in the back with Candace Michelle and Mickie James. They are asking if she's alright. She says she's okay. Mickie asks Kelly about The Miz. Kelly responds as if she's surprised. "The Miz? Are you serious?"
Dolph Ziggler vs. Santa Claas
Before the match Dolph introduces himself of course. Santa Claas is of course Charlie Haas in a Santa suit. Lillian introduces him as being from the South Pole. For a second I was expecting Xanta Klaus. If you don't remember him, consider yourself lucky. Santa hands out presents to the crowd then gives a present to Ziggler. Ziggler doesn't want any part of that telling the ref to ring the bell. Ziggler takes control early but takes time to introduce himself which plain pisses Santa off. Claas whips Ziggler into the buckle and hit's the Stinger Splash in the corner. The extra padding takes away the effect though and Dolph takes control with a dropkick. Snap mare by Ziggler is followed up by a trio of elbow drops which gets two. Dolph locks in a headlock as we get a huge Santa chant from the crowd. Santa fights to his feet but gets put right back down. Dolph continues with the boots. Ziggler chokes out Jolly Ole St. Chuck on the ropes before going back to the headlock. Ziggler keeps the headlock seemingly forever before again making sure Santa has his name on his list. Ziggler misses an elbow drop as Santa makes his big comeback. Series of right hands from Santa is followed up by a dropkick. Santa misses a charge and Ziggler hits what appears to be some kind of reverse bulldog for the three count. Santa gets squashed this close to Christmas? Bah humbug! After the match Dolph rips the Santa costume as referee Marty Elias gets the line of the night by telling Dolph "Don't do this to Santa."
Winner: Dolph Ziggler (Pinfall-Reverse Bulldog ¾*)
Kennedy shills his movie.
Hacksaw is shown in the back looking depressed. Cryme Tyme come by and say "its time." They take him away.
Jericho is in Stephanie's office. Stephanie wonders what that stunt was that Jericho pulled. Stephanie tells her if she tells him to wrestle she expects him to compete. Stephanie says even against Hacksaw Jim Duggan. She plays the "I'm the boss card." Jericho tells her he doesn't think she's doing a very good job. Jericho informs her that Batista's rematch clause has expired as it exceeded the 30 day timelimit. She says next week all former champions will compete in four matches. The four winners will face off a week later in a fatal four way with the winner of that facing Cena for the World Title. Stephanie tells Jericho that furthermore the next time he has a problem with one of her decisions come talk to her about it, and not make a spectacle on national television. If he does anything like that again, she'll make sure he's never in another match worth of Superstar of the Year.
Cody and Manu are arguing about their plans gone awry earlier in the evening. Orton interrupts and tells them if they can't be 100% successful in everything they do "This Legacy is over"
Batista & John Cena vs. Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, & Manu
Batista starts off with Manu. Manu powers Batista in to the corner and we get a clean break. Manu takes control with a knee to the gut and a head butt. He attempts an Irish whip but is reversed and runs into a Batista elbow. Batista works him over in the corner before tagging in to Cena. Slam by Cena is followed by an elbow drop for a one count. Manu rolls to his corner and tags in Cody. Rhodes grabs a headlock. Cena pushes Rhodes into the ropes and after a leapfrog takes him over into a headlock. Cody fights to his feet and pushes Cena into the corner. Cena reverses an Irish whip attempt and hit's a suplex for two. Cena tags in Batista who takes down Rhodes with a big shoulder block. Batista follows up with a Davey Boy Smith like vertical suplex which picks up two. Tag to Cena who sends Cody to the turnbuckle and follows that up with a running bulldog for a two count. Another tag to Batista who comes in with a shoulder. Batista follows that up with a corner clothesline. He tries for another but Cody finally gets some offense in with a back elbow. Orton finally tags in with Batista down, but walks right in to a Batista clothesline. Snap mare from Batista sets up Orton for a boot to the face. Batista misses a charge into the corner which allows Orton to take control of the match with the stomps as we head to commercial.
Orton makes a tag as we go back to commercial break. Back from commercial and Orton is stomping on Batista in the corner. Cody is tagged in. Manu comes right in works over Batista for a quick 2 count. Orton comes back in and keeps stomping on Batista. Manu comes back in and continues the beating.
Batista gets over on Orton and makes the tag to Cena while Manu comes in. Cena hits his usual series of moves on Manu and lays him out. Typical Cena stuff. Cena taunts Cody and hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle on Manu. Cena taunts Orton and Cody some more. Cena goes for the FU on Manu but Cody dropkicks him and Manu falls on Cena. Cody comes in and beats on Cena with right hands. 2 count by Cody. Orton comes back in and circles Cena.
Orton with a big uppercut on Cena. Orton now works Cena over on the mat and gets a 2 count. Orton hits the big DDT on Cena and tags in Manu. Cody comes in and they continue working on Cena. He finally fights back. Cody with a 2 count on Cena. Batista finally comes in and takes out Cody and Manu. Spinebuster on Cody. Orton and Manu block the Batista Bomb on Cody. Cody and Manu pummel Batista on the floor. The ref rings the bell as Orton nails the punt kick on Batista. Cena runs in the ring to tend to Batista. Orton, Manu and Rhodes stand in the ring. They exit the ring as Cena and the ref stand over Batista. RAW goes off the air with Orton, Rhodes and Manu standing together on the entrance way and John Cena standing over a down Batista in the ring, while WWE officials tend to him.
Airdate: Monday, December 15th, 2008 (USA Network)
Location: The Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, PA
Results by 411Mania.com
Tonight's WWE RAW kicks off with Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcoming us to Pittsburgh. They go over Armageddon and says tonight they will air exclusive footage from Armageddon of JBL and Shawn Michaels. Lawler talks about the Tag Title change over the weekend and the rematch tonight.
Kelly Kelly and Melina vs. Beth Phoenix and Jillian Hall
Kelly Kelly comes out first for tonight's opening match. Out next is her partner, the sexy Melina. Out next is Jillian with the WWE Women's Champion Beth Phoenix. Beth has her Slammy in her hand and Santino Marella at her side.
Santino and Beth stop at ringside where the Beth Phoenix fan (Roucka) is at ringside. She wants a picture. Santino goes to take one with her but she says she wants Beth. Santino takes a picture of the two together. Jillian and Kelly start the match off and go back and forth.
Kelly and Jillian go back and forth until Beth grabs Kelly's hair from behind and slams her to the mat. 2 count by Jillian. Jillian starts working Kelly over now and used the ropes to choke her. Knees to the gut by Jillian. Jillian goes for a back drop but Kelly slides out of it and tries to tag Melina. Jillian decks Melina and sends her to the floor. Melina's left nipple slipped out and it was clear and on-camera. You can view photos at the link at the very bottom of this report. Kelly rolls Jillian up from behind for a very quick win. Melina and Beth didn't even get tagged in.
Winners: Kelly Kelly and Melina
After the match Beth and Jillian try a beatdown on Kelly which is quickly interrupted by Kane of all people. The heels all bail which leaves Kelly in the ring to fend for herself. Kane comes to the ring to corner a petrified Kelly and offers his hand. She rolls out of the ring and Kane stalks her to the back. Well that was certainly random.
During the commerical Kelly is shown trying to escape. Kane finally catches up with her and lets her know they need to talk.
Rey Mysterio vs. Deuce
Cody Rhodes and Manu are at ringside for this one. Deuce grabs the mic and says he would now like to be introduced by his real name. It is revealed he is Jimmy Snuka's son and he would like to be called Sim. Snuka takes control early and hit's a tilt a whirl slam for two. Snuka puts the boots to Rey and whips him into the buckle. Snuka continues to overpower Rey as he hit's a chinlock. Snuka eventually misses a kneedrop and then Rey hit's a dropkick. Series of kicks from Rey leads to a hurracanrana. Rey hit's the ropes again but a gets put down again. This is followed up by a flying knee. Rey fights back out of the corner and tries to come off the top with another rana. Snuka catches him but only for a moment as Rey throws him into the ropes for the 619 attempt. Snuka bails to the outside and Rey dives onto him from the apron. He falls into Cody who takes exception to that and shoves Rey. Rey punches back as the ref calls for the DQ. Rey gets out of dodge to escape the beatdown but runs into Mike Knox who takes Rey out on the floor. Cody and Manu leave as Knox stands over Mysterio. They appear to be setting up Sim Snuka for a place in The Legacy.
Winner: Rey Mysterio (Disqualification-Cody Rhodes Interference *)
Back with Shawn Michaels and Triple H shill DX merchandise. This is the same ad that ran on Smackdown.
Back with Kane and Kelly Kelly in the back. Kane locks Kelly in a room and tells her that last week Kelly told him that "love is a wonderful thing" Kelly says they were just presenting an award. Kane says a lot of people have hurt him. He asks Kelly if she felt something or if she was just leading him on. He tells her if she was leading on she can get up and leave now. She gets up to leave, but Kane slams the door shut and tells her she knew
Todd Grisham is with Randy Orton. Orton says he challenged Batista to a rematch earlier today, but has not gotten an answer because Orton is a coward. Batista shows up and says he‘s got an answer. Orton slaps Batista and takes off running. Orton heads down the ramp with Batista following. This draws out Rhodes and Manu for the sneak attack. A 3 on 1 beatdown commences, but John Cena quickly makes the save. Cena fights off Rhodes and Manu while Orton watches from the top of the ramp.
Batista is in the back with Cena. Batista thanks Cena for the help. Cena tells him he was looking forward to getting a hold of them since they took him out two weeks ago. Batista starts to tease a challenge, but Grisham interrupts telling them that Stephanie has made a match for tonight. Rhodes, Manu, and Orton vs. Batista and Cena. Batista says they'll continue this conversation later
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Chris Jericho
Jericho comes to the ring in his suit and not his gear. He takes the mic and says he is refusing to wrestle tonight. He says he is the 2008 Superstar of the Year, and he has carried the show for the past year. He says it's a slap in the face to have to compete against someone like Duggan. He compares wrestling Duggan after losing in the main event to LeBron James being benched after missing the game winning shot. He refuses to lower himself to a bottom of the barrel talent like Duggan. He says he will not wrestle again until he has an opponent worth of a man of his caliber. Duggan stands in the ring with his sad Grandpa face.
No Match
More fun with Kane and Kelly. Kane asks Kelly if she wants to get to know him better. She reluctantly says no. Kane asks if there is someone else. She says nothing. Kane says she's gonna tell him rather she wants to or not. This is a very disturbing angle.
Still with Kane and Kelly Kelly. Kane tells Kelly she did the right thing by telling him. Kane has to leave now. Kelly pleads for Kane to please not hurt him. Kane gives his sinister laugh and says "love is a wonderful thing"
William Regal and Layla are out to watch the next match from the ramp.
World Tag Team Championship Match: CM Punk & Kofi Kingston vs. The Miz & John Morrison
This is a rematch from the shocking title change this past Saturday at a House Show in Hamilton, Ontario. Why they couldn't have just done the title change tonight I don't know, but at least we get the rematch. Kofi starts the match with Miz. Kofi grabs a headlock as Miz pushes him to the corner. No clean break as Miz kicks Kofi and grabs a headlock of his own. Kofi tries to power out of the headlock but Miz takes him down with a handful of hair. Miz hit's the ropes but a pair of leapfrogs by Kofi and a back elbow gets 2. Tag to Punk who comes in with a legdrop which gets two. Spinning heel kick gets another two. Punk tags Kofi back in who hit's a flying forearm for another two count. Punk back in with a kick to Miz. Miz gets a slap in on Punk and Punk chases him to the outside. Morrison tried to grab Punk on the way in to no avail as he got kicked to the guard rail for his trouble. Spinning neckbreaker by Punk gets two. Morrison comes in but gets met with a dropkick from Kofi. Kofi sends backdrops Punk to the outside onto the Champs as we head to commercial.
Back from commercial and Punk comes in and cleans house on Miz. 2 count by Punk. Punk decks Morrison but Miz catches Punk in a big slam an drops him. 2 count by Miz after some stomps. Morrison tags in and they double team Punk with a nice move. 2 count by Morrison. Punk fights back but Morrison puts him on his shoulders. Miz climbs the top and tries for a double team move. Punk jumps on the turnbuckle and kicks Morrison down. Punk superplexes Miz to the floor. Kofi is waiting on the hot tag.
Kofi and Morrison get tagged in at the same time. Kofi unloads and comes off the top with a splash and then hits Morrison with dropkicks. Kofi hits his big double leg drop for a 2 count. Kofi hits a Russian leg sweep variation for a 2 count. Punk and Miz come in and end up on the floor fighting. Kofi rolls up Morrison in the ring for a 2 count. Morrison nails his kick off the rope but gets a 2 count as Punk breaks the pin. Miz dumps Punk to the floor but Kofi sends Miz to the floor. Kofi turns around to Morrison's finisher for the pinfall and the win.
Winners: John Morrison and The Miz
Kane comes to the ring and stares down the four men in the ring. He chokeslams Miz, and delivers a boot to Morrison. Punk and Kofi bail as Kane delivers a tombstone to Miz and leaves. I guess this means Miz is screwing Kelly Kelly. Better not tell Batista.
JBL is out at the top of the ramp. He introduces the clip of Shawn's speech from Armageddon where he explained why he took JBL up on his offer. The promo from Armageddon is shown in its entirety. Shawn explains that he lost a lot of money in investments after blowing most of his money in his younger days. He refuses to become a wrestling tragedy wrestling broke down in high school gyms or bagging groceries. The crowd delivers a "you sold out" chant. After the promo JBL and Shawn shook hands. When we return live JBL is on the ramp grinning. He says nothing more
Kelly is in the back with Candace Michelle and Mickie James. They are asking if she's alright. She says she's okay. Mickie asks Kelly about The Miz. Kelly responds as if she's surprised. "The Miz? Are you serious?"
Dolph Ziggler vs. Santa Claas
Before the match Dolph introduces himself of course. Santa Claas is of course Charlie Haas in a Santa suit. Lillian introduces him as being from the South Pole. For a second I was expecting Xanta Klaus. If you don't remember him, consider yourself lucky. Santa hands out presents to the crowd then gives a present to Ziggler. Ziggler doesn't want any part of that telling the ref to ring the bell. Ziggler takes control early but takes time to introduce himself which plain pisses Santa off. Claas whips Ziggler into the buckle and hit's the Stinger Splash in the corner. The extra padding takes away the effect though and Dolph takes control with a dropkick. Snap mare by Ziggler is followed up by a trio of elbow drops which gets two. Dolph locks in a headlock as we get a huge Santa chant from the crowd. Santa fights to his feet but gets put right back down. Dolph continues with the boots. Ziggler chokes out Jolly Ole St. Chuck on the ropes before going back to the headlock. Ziggler keeps the headlock seemingly forever before again making sure Santa has his name on his list. Ziggler misses an elbow drop as Santa makes his big comeback. Series of right hands from Santa is followed up by a dropkick. Santa misses a charge and Ziggler hits what appears to be some kind of reverse bulldog for the three count. Santa gets squashed this close to Christmas? Bah humbug! After the match Dolph rips the Santa costume as referee Marty Elias gets the line of the night by telling Dolph "Don't do this to Santa."
Winner: Dolph Ziggler (Pinfall-Reverse Bulldog ¾*)
Kennedy shills his movie.
Hacksaw is shown in the back looking depressed. Cryme Tyme come by and say "its time." They take him away.
Jericho is in Stephanie's office. Stephanie wonders what that stunt was that Jericho pulled. Stephanie tells her if she tells him to wrestle she expects him to compete. Stephanie says even against Hacksaw Jim Duggan. She plays the "I'm the boss card." Jericho tells her he doesn't think she's doing a very good job. Jericho informs her that Batista's rematch clause has expired as it exceeded the 30 day timelimit. She says next week all former champions will compete in four matches. The four winners will face off a week later in a fatal four way with the winner of that facing Cena for the World Title. Stephanie tells Jericho that furthermore the next time he has a problem with one of her decisions come talk to her about it, and not make a spectacle on national television. If he does anything like that again, she'll make sure he's never in another match worth of Superstar of the Year.
Cody and Manu are arguing about their plans gone awry earlier in the evening. Orton interrupts and tells them if they can't be 100% successful in everything they do "This Legacy is over"
Batista & John Cena vs. Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, & Manu
Batista starts off with Manu. Manu powers Batista in to the corner and we get a clean break. Manu takes control with a knee to the gut and a head butt. He attempts an Irish whip but is reversed and runs into a Batista elbow. Batista works him over in the corner before tagging in to Cena. Slam by Cena is followed by an elbow drop for a one count. Manu rolls to his corner and tags in Cody. Rhodes grabs a headlock. Cena pushes Rhodes into the ropes and after a leapfrog takes him over into a headlock. Cody fights to his feet and pushes Cena into the corner. Cena reverses an Irish whip attempt and hit's a suplex for two. Cena tags in Batista who takes down Rhodes with a big shoulder block. Batista follows up with a Davey Boy Smith like vertical suplex which picks up two. Tag to Cena who sends Cody to the turnbuckle and follows that up with a running bulldog for a two count. Another tag to Batista who comes in with a shoulder. Batista follows that up with a corner clothesline. He tries for another but Cody finally gets some offense in with a back elbow. Orton finally tags in with Batista down, but walks right in to a Batista clothesline. Snap mare from Batista sets up Orton for a boot to the face. Batista misses a charge into the corner which allows Orton to take control of the match with the stomps as we head to commercial.
Orton makes a tag as we go back to commercial break. Back from commercial and Orton is stomping on Batista in the corner. Cody is tagged in. Manu comes right in works over Batista for a quick 2 count. Orton comes back in and keeps stomping on Batista. Manu comes back in and continues the beating.
Batista gets over on Orton and makes the tag to Cena while Manu comes in. Cena hits his usual series of moves on Manu and lays him out. Typical Cena stuff. Cena taunts Cody and hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle on Manu. Cena taunts Orton and Cody some more. Cena goes for the FU on Manu but Cody dropkicks him and Manu falls on Cena. Cody comes in and beats on Cena with right hands. 2 count by Cody. Orton comes back in and circles Cena.
Orton with a big uppercut on Cena. Orton now works Cena over on the mat and gets a 2 count. Orton hits the big DDT on Cena and tags in Manu. Cody comes in and they continue working on Cena. He finally fights back. Cody with a 2 count on Cena. Batista finally comes in and takes out Cody and Manu. Spinebuster on Cody. Orton and Manu block the Batista Bomb on Cody. Cody and Manu pummel Batista on the floor. The ref rings the bell as Orton nails the punt kick on Batista. Cena runs in the ring to tend to Batista. Orton, Manu and Rhodes stand in the ring. They exit the ring as Cena and the ref stand over Batista. RAW goes off the air with Orton, Rhodes and Manu standing together on the entrance way and John Cena standing over a down Batista in the ring, while WWE officials tend to him.
