RAW Preview

After last week's walkout led by David Otunga, Alberto Del Rio, Cody Rhodes, Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger and Vickie Guerrero, we'll have a continuation of this major storyline tonight on RAW.  Supposedly the only guys that will be around are John Cena, CM Punk, Sheamus, Randy Orton, and the Big Show, but obviously those who "walked out" on Triple H last week will be around to continue the storyline.

An interesting thing to look at is the commentary situation, since all three commentators as well as Jerry "The King" Lawler walked out last week.  I'd expect JR to be there given his Twitter comments that were sympathetic to Triple H, but will anybody else join him?  Maybe Josh Matthews?  We'll see.

Another thing to look for is how they'll use the five guys named earlier.  Will they be in one main event match or will they have a series of one-on-one matches?  Will Kane return to add himself to the mix?

One thing that's for sure, RAW is back to being completely unpredictable, just how everybody likes it.  The last time this happened was right after CM Punk's epic promo earlier this year, and the last time before that was...years ago.  RAW is at its best when nobody can have a strong opinion about what will happen, and that's what we have right now.

Hell in a Cell Reaction, RAW Preview

It looks like we got most of Hell in a Cell right!  The only one we missed was the championship match, which was won by Alberto del Rio.  We should have seen it coming since WWE is about to go on their Mexico tour.  All we have announced so far for tonight's RAW is a twelve-man tag match, which will likely be used to rest up the main-eventers who took a beating in the cell last night.  Here's the match: John Cena, CM Punk, Sheamus, Air Boom and Mason Ryan vs. Alberto Del Rio, Christian, Cody Rhodes, Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger and David Otunga.  Look for Mason Ryan to get some work and be put over.  Enjoy the show!

Hell in a Cell Preview and Picks

John Cena (champ) vs. CM Punk vs. Alberto del Rio in a Hell in a Cell Match
This will be the main event of the evening.  There are a lot of different directions that WWE can take here, and it will likely involve some surprises.  Will Triple H, Kevin Nash, or even John Laurinaitis get involved?  One has to think that one, if not all of them, will at some point.  We've also heard word that CM Punk will go on to feud with del Rio after this match, which likely implies that either Cena or del Rio will win the belt.  With WWE, one always has to err on the side of Cena, especially in a year where he's had some high profile losses.
Pick: John Cena


Mark Henry (champ) vs. Randy Orton in a Hell in a Cell Match
This match seems like a good candidate to open the show.  They've put over Mark Henry strong so far, and this match is a good way to continue that push.  Orton is already the top guy on Smackdown and shouldn't get hurt too much by losing this match, especially if it's not a clean finish.  That why the pick is Mark Henry to win, but not clean.
Pick: Mark Henry


Kelly Kelly (champ) vs. Beth Phoenix
Supposedly, Beth Phoenix was initially booked to win at Night of Champions, but WWE held back because they felt that Kelly Kelly was getting over as champ.  This would be a good opportunity to put the belt on Beth Phoenix, likely with some help from Natalya, and let Kelly Kelly chase the heels for the title.
Pick: Beth Phoenix


Sin Cara vs. Sin Cara
This feud is so new and has so little history that it's difficult to see where they'll go with it.  The feud will surely continue after Hell in a Cell, and since the match is to determine who will be using the name "Sin Cara", it seems likely that the original Sin Cara will win, and the new one will take on a different name.
Pick: Original Sin Cara


Sheamus vs. Christian
A logical case can be made for either to win the match.  Sheamus is getting pushed as a top face and could soon contend with Mark Henry for the title on Smackdown.  On the other hand, Christian has been booked weak and could use a win so that he doesn't lose even more legitimacy.  We'll err on the side of Sheamus.
Pick: Sheamus


These are our picks.  Enjoy the show!

Monday Night RAW Live Updates

Welcome to live updates from Monday Night RAW...


Opening Segment
Triple H out first to kick off the show. Triple H announces that this is a RAW super-show featuring RAW and Smackdown superstars. Hunter is quick to address the Kevin Nash/CM Punk situation saying that Nash lied to him. Triple H tells Nash to come out to talk to him, but CM Punk enters the ring instead. Punk accuses Triple H of being in cahoots with Kevin Nash since the beginning. Out comes Nash to NWO music. Nash admits that he lied to Hunter about the car wreck. Nash points out that CM Punk has been verbally trashing Triple H's wife and he puts pressure on Hunter to turn on Punk. Nash reveals that he signed a contract last week with John Laurinaitis. Punk and Nash both put pressure on Hunter to book a match for them at Night of Champions. Triple H agrees to make the match and tells them both to suck it.

Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler
A video package is shown for Ziggler's involvement in Jack Swagger's match last week. Looks like we may be seeing a Swagger siting. Ziggler in control at the beginning. Orton goes for the DDT from the ropes, but Vickie distracts him and Ziggler takes advantage. Orton gets back in the ring after a 9-count and we go to commercial. Back from break, Ziggler is in control on the outside. Jack Swagger is shown on the big screen watching the match in the back. Big superplex by Orton from the top-rope. Orton in control now with a huge scoop slam and a belly-to-belly suplex. Orton goes for the punt but Ziggler counters with a big superkick. Orton hits the DDT from the ropes and looks for the RKO. After some countering, Orton hits a nicely setup RKO to win the match.
Winner: Randy Orton

A video package is shown for Alberto Del Rio's attack on John Cena after his match last week. Cena is on his way to the ring to discuss Del Rio's actions. Cena comes to the ring and has nothing good to say about Del Rio. He's getting less and less TV-PG every week. Cena says to Del Rio, "if you want some, come get some." Instead Mark Henry comes to the ring. Henry says that Cena is going to join his "list of pain" and at Night of Champions he will become the new World Champion. Out comes Christian...Christian reassures Henry that they will be facing each other at Night of Champions after he defeats Orton in tomorrow night's steel cage match. Henry and Christian start to stalk Cena, but Sheamus comes out for the save! Never thought I'd see it. Mark Henry & Christian vs. John Cena & Sheamus set for tonight.

CM Punk vs. The Miz

Miz comes out with Punk already in the ring. Miz cuts a great promo on Punk. The Miz takes control of the match. Lots of great back-and-forth action which leads into the break. Back from commercial, Punk hits a couple slams on The Miz. He hits the "Welcome to Chicago Mother Fucker" and calls for the GTS. Ron Killings comes out and action heads outside of the ring. Punk actually handles both Killings and The Miz, but Nash comes out and walks to the ring. The Miz hits Punk from behind and Nash hits the jackknife powerbomb as we go to break.

Sin Cara vs. Jack Swagger
Will the real Sin Cara please stand up? Sin Cara out with some impressive acrobatic moves. Swagger takes advantage and Vickie walks out. Ziggler comes out and distracts Swagger. This allows Sin Cara to take advantage and hit his finishing maneuver.
Winner: Sin Cara

Kofi Kingston & Evan Bourne vs. David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty
Otunga and McGillicutty start out quick on Bourne. Kingston gets an acrobatic tag from Bourne. Kingston comes in and displays his own acrobatic abilities. Bourne and Kingston showcase their skills a bit more. Kingston hits the Trouble In Paradise and this one is over quick. After the match, Otunga gets in Jerry Lawler's face and grabs Lawlers headset. Otunga throws the headset in The King's face and we go to commerical break.
Winners: Kofi Kingston & Evan Bourne

Kelly Kelly (with Eve Torres) vs. Brie Belle (with Nikki Bella)
Brie starts out quick against Kelly. Beth Phoenix and Natalya are shown backstage watching the match. Nikki Bella switches places with Brie while the referee isn't looking. She hits her finisher and upsets the WWE Divas Champion Kelly Kelly.
Winner: Brie (Nikki) Bella

John Cena & Sheamus vs. Christian & Mark Henry
Christian and Sheamus start the match. Sheamus with a big slam on Christian. Mark Henry is tagged in. Sheamus attacks the knees of Mark Henry. Henry gains the advantage and goes to work on the ribs of Sheamus. Christian is tagged in. Sheamus getting beat up by Christian and Henry, setting up the hot tag for Cena. Sheamus counters a top rope move from Christian and Cena gets the tag. Cena hits the 5-knuckle shuffle on Christian. Cena locks in the STF(u) on Christian but Mark Henry breaks it up. Sheamus knocks over Mark Henry on the outside. Christian hits the spear on Cena but only gets a 2-count. Sheamus delivers his big kick to Christian which is followed by an Attitude Adjustment from Cena. This one's over!
Winners: John Cena & Sheamus

Triple H and CM Punk are shown in the back. Triple H says that he just got off the phone with the WWE Board of Directors. Punk's match with Nash at Night of Champions has been cancelled. Punk will now face Triple H at Night of Champions!!!

This concludes our Monday Night Raw live results. Tune in throughout the week for analysis!

Jeff Hardy Returning to Action

The last time we saw Jeff Hardy compete was in a 90 second squash match on March 13th at TNA's Victory Road. TNA had decided that Hardy was in no condition to wrestle and sent him home the following day. Earlier tonight, Hardy announced via his twitter account that he will be returning to action at the TNA tapings this Thursday in Huntsville, AL. Here's what Hardy had to say:

Ok it's official...time to go back2work!I will be in Huntsville,AL this Thursday with ImpactWrestling!!!!

Sounds like business is about to pick up in TNA...

Monday Night RAW Live Updates

Welcome to live updates from Monday Night RAW...


Opening Segment
Alberto del Rio is out first, announced to the ring by Ricardo Rodriguez.  A video package reviews his beating of Rey Mysterio last week.  Cena comes out immediately as del Rio begins his catchphrase.  He introduces himself to del Rio as the guy that's going to take the WWE title from him.  Cena says he's going to whip del Rio's ass.  CM Punk comes out.  Punk says that he's beaten Cena twice and that he deserves a title shot, before Cena.  Punk claims that somebody wants "Berto" to be champion really bad.  Both Cena and Punk claim that they will use their rematch clauses against Alberto del Rio tonight for the WWE championship.  Del Rio says it won't happen in front of these "Canadians".  Triple H makes his way to the ring.  He says that del Rio will be in a match next.  Triple H says that del Rio will defend his championship at Night of Champions against the winner of tonight's main event, CM Punk vs. John Cena.

Alberto del Rio vs. John Morrison
John Morrison is del Rio's opponent.  R-Truth will probably interfere and screw over Morrison?  A lot of back and forth between Morrison and del Rio until Morrison jumps through the ropes to the outside onto del Rio.  Del Rio throws Morrison into the barricade and we go to commercial.  Back from commercial and they're back in the ring with some back and forth.  Morrison launches del Rio out of the ring and onto the floor.  Morrison goes for the pin and gets a two count.  Del Rio catches Morrison with a nice back suplex and a bridge for a two count.  Lots of near falls.  A bit of a botch on a great reversal into a DDT by Morrison.  Morrison almost catches Del Rio again, this time with a hurricanrana.  Morrison hits his kick from the ropes but then misses Starship Pain.  Del Rio locks in the arm bar and Morrison taps.
Winner: Alberto del Rio

Eve Torres vs. Nicki Bella up next.

Eve Torres vs. Nicki Bella
Kelly Kelly and Brie Bella are ringside.  A video promo of Beth Phoenix and Natalya airs, continuing their storyline.  Will we see some interference from them?  A lot of standard diva maneuvering, until Eve hits a neckbreaker for the clean win.
Winner: Eve Torres


Kelly hits her finisher on the other Bella.  Sure enough, Beth Pheonix and Natalya make their way out for a bit of a stare-down with Eve and Kelly.

Kevin Nash is shown walking backstage.

Back from commercial, Slam of the Week is the Swagger vs. Riley match from last week.  Vickie Guerrero comes out and introduces her "potential new client",  Jack Swagger.  It looks like she's ditched Dolph Ziggler.  Alex Riley awaits in the ring, in squash position?

Jack Swagger vs. Alex Riley
The match begins, and Ziggler comes out to exchange words with Vickie.  It gets slightly physical and Vickie gets pushed to the ground.  Riley takes advantage of the distraction and rolls up Swagger for the win, despite his lack of an entrance.
Winner: Alex Riley

Triple H is shown backstage as we go to commercial.

Back from commercial, Triple H makes his way to the ring.  He says that he has spoken with Kevin Nash, and for transparency's sake, he invites Nash out to the ring.  A "Diesel" chant ensues.  Triple H wants Nash to confirm to everybody that there is no conspiracy between the two of them against Punk.  Nash says there's no conspiracy, but asks Triple H to let him "be a man"...  Triple H says that Nash doesn't work there, so he can't call out Punk.  Triple H asks Nash to leave.  Punk's music hits and he comes out.  He's wondering who sent the "mysterious" text message to Nash to take him out at Summerslam.  Punk accuses Stephanie McMahon of sending the message.  Punk is great on the mic and the crowd chants his name.  Punk says he's going to kick Nash's ass.  Triple H gets in the way and Punk goes off on him.  Triple H threatens him back.  Punk says Triple H keeps his balls in his wife's purse, and Nash hits Punk in the head before Triple H takes Nash to the back.

Tag Team belts on the line!

Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne vs. Daniel Otunga and Michael McGillicutty
Prediction: title change right now.  Kingston with the Trouble in Paradise, Bourne follows with Air Bourne.
AND THE BROS ARE RIGHT.
NEW WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne


Back from commercial, and Zack Ryder and other celebrate with the new tag champs.
John Laurinaitis tells Triple H that Nash has been in a car accident.  Triple H leaves and puts Laurinaitis in charge.

We're back from commercial and Santino Marella comes out, only to be decimated from behind by the Miz and R-Truth.  Truth tells everyone to shut up.  Truth says that there's still a conspiracy within the WWE.  He get in the Miz's face and tells him that the WWE isn't about him.  Miz says that he main-evented Wrestlemania, but now he's been buried by Triple H.  Miz says that he and R-Truth are sick of not getting opportunities, so they're just going to take them.

Main Event: CM Punk vs. John Cena
Official Bros prediction: Laurenaitis, Nash, and Stephanie McMahon screw Punk out of the match.
Lots of great wrestling back and forth, and the crowd is really into it.  Cena throws Punk to the outside and we go to commercial.  Back from commercial and a lot of teased finishers and reversals until Cena locks Punk into the CRIPPLER CROSSFACE.  Punk gets out of it.  Cena kicks out of the GTS!  Punk goes for the Randy Savage elbow but misses.  Cena hits his leg drop from the top rope and Punk kicks out.  Punk hits a flying knee and Cena kicks out.  Punk kicks out of the Attitude Adjustment.  Lots of back and forth in a wild match.  Punk hits a huge kick to the head and calls for the GTS.  Nash comes out on the mic and calls out Punk.  Cena hits the Attitude Adjustment off the distraction and beats Punk.
Winner and New #1 Contender: John Cena


Del Rio immediately attacks Cena.  Laurenaitis comes in to break it up.  Del Rio breaks free and hits Cena with the belt.  RAW goes off the air.