August Week 2, Year 4

Hopefully Jericho returns tonight.

Raw

Match 1. Tyson Kidd vs. Randy Orton

Orton hit a clothesline and an Angle Slam. Orton went for an RKO, but it was blocked and Kidd hit a corkscrew suplex. Edge walked down, holding a chair. Soon after, Ted DiBiase made an appearance. Orton successfully hit an RKO to win.

Match 2. Swagger vs. Triple H

Triple H hit a pile driver. Michaels ran down and hit Swagger with the Sweet Chin Music. Triple H then unloaded with a back breaker, spine buster and a Pedigree to win.

Match 3. Kane vs. HBK

Kane hit a back breaker and then lifted HBK high in the air for a chokeslam. Michaels fought back and landed an atomic drop. Kane hit a running clothesline in the corner. He then hit another back breaker and Tombstone to win.

After the match, Michaels was taken away on a stretcher.

Main Event. Big Show vs. Jeff Hardy

This is the last chance for Jericho to return. Jeff tried to build some momentum, but Show kept flipping him over his head. Jeff was able to slam Show on his face. He then went for a couple of pinfalls, but Show kicked out. Jeff hit the Twist of Fate. Show got up and responded with a Showstopper. After a chop block, Show got the win.

After the match, Show checked on the leg of Jeff, but Jeff hit him below the belt.

Smackdown

Match 1. Drew McIntyre Morrison vs. Batista and MVP

Drew came out holding his arm. Morrison entered as his replacement. Batista tagged in MVP and tossed him into Morrison. Morrison fought back and brought the match to the outside. He hit the Moonlight Drive and knocked MVP out to win.

After the match, Batista threw a fit outside the ring which ended with him knocking out Cole.

Match 2. John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes

Del Rio ran down. He stood there as Rhodes received an AA. He then locked Cena in the cross armbreaker. Rhodes hit the Alabama Slam. He then hit Cross Rhodes. Cena got up and after some right hands, scored the win.

Match 3. Sheamus vs. Del Rio

McIntyre ran down. Sheamus hit Del Rio with the Brogue Kick. Cena soon followed. Del Rio hit Sheamus with a heel kick. Shemaus then hit a fall away slam and locked Del Rio in a full nelson. Del Rio broke out and locked Sheamus in the cross armbreaker. Sheamus broke out and hit a chokeslam, Irish Curse and ended with a High Cross to win.

Main Event. Undertaker vs. JBL

JBL was walking to the ring when MVP appeared in the crowd and punched JBL out cold. At about four and a half minutes, Taker hit JBL with a Last Ride. He went for a Tombstone, but JBL reversed out of it. He hit the Clothesline from Hell. Taker got right up. He hit a DDT and an STO. After a huge leg drop, Taker got the win.

After the match, JBL and Taker continued fighting at the top of the ramp. It took several officials to separate them. 

Recap: Screw you Kane! First the former World Champ, now one-half of the tag champs are injured. Jericho was going to have a rematch against Show, but with Jericho out for SummerSlam, the World Title will be won in a 6-man Hell in a Cell. 

August Week 1, Year 4

Two weeks until SummerSlam. I hope Show loses the title again so there can be some new blood in the division.

Raw

Match 1. Ted DiBiase vs. Tyson Kidd

The last graduate of Stu Hart's dungeon makes his Raw debut. Both men went back and forth with suplexes. DiBiase went for Dream Street, but Kidd reversed it into a headlock. A minute later, DiBiase was able to hit Dream Street to win.

Match 2. DX vs. American Perfection

Ziggler connected with the Zigzag, but Michaels kicked out at 2. A minute later, Triple H hit the Pedigree on Swagger. DX then kept Ziggler away from Swagger with a couple of tag team moves. Triple H then hit another Pedigree on Swagger to win.

Match 3. Jericho vs. Orton

Show came out and stood in Jericho's corner. Orton chased Show away. Jericho followed and hit a heel kick. A few minutes later, Orton connected with an RKO, but it was too early to put Jericho away. Orton hit a back suplex and dragged Jericho to the middle of the ring. Jericho went to pick Orton up, but he hit a low blow and another RKO to win

After the match, Jericho was checked on by a referee. 

Main Event. Jeff vs. Big Show vs. Kane

Towards the end of the match, I noticed there was a chair floating about 8 feet in the air. Show lifted Kane up for the Showstopper, but his back hit the floating chair. Show hit Jeff with the WMD. Kane picked Show up and hit the Tombstone. Kane hit Jeff with a side slam. Show took advantage of Kane running back and forth and got the win.

Smackdown

Match 1. Morrison and McIntyre vs. Batista and MVP

Mid-way through the match, JoMo and MVP battled outside the ring and the ref ejected them from the match. Batista hit a running powerslam and a spear. He then lifted Drew up for a Batista Bomb and won.

After the match, McIntyre was taken away on a stretcher. Batista stopped the stretcher and continued attacking Drew. 

Match 2. John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio

Both men were going back and forth when Sheamus ran down. Del Rio hit him with a heel kick. Sheamus left and Cena took control. He hit the spin-out powerbomb and an AA. Del Rio got up, hit a heel kick and locked Cena in the cross armbar. Cena broke out of it twice and won with another spin-out bomb.

Match 3. Sheamus vs. Mr. Kennedy

This was a hard-fought match. Sheamus locked Kennedy in the Texas Cloverleaf. A minute later, Kennedy hit the Mic Check. He picked Sheamus back up for the rolling fireman's carry and another Mic Check. Kennedy ended it with some mounted right hands to get the upset.

Main Event. Undertaker vs. Cody Rhodes vs. JBL

There was a sledgehamemr, chair and the steel steps laying in the ring. Taker busted JBL open with a chair shot. Cody reversed Taker's chokeslam. Taker then received the Clothesline from Hell. Cody hit JBL with Cross Rhodes and won.

Recap: Jericho is injured.

July Week 4, Year 4

SummerSlam is 3 weeks away. This year is going quick. Eddie, Matt Hardy and Shelton have been released.

Raw

Match 1. Santino vs. Wade Barrett

The Barrett Barrage continued tonight. He hit a few rights and lefts and then just tossed Santino in the air, forcing him to land on his stomach. He hit Wasteland at the 4:03 mark, but Santino kicked out of the pin. Barrett hit Wasteland again to win.

Match 2. Triple H vs. Kane

Kane connected with a few right hands and a DDT. He then caught Triple H in a clothesline. A minute later, Triple H hit the Pedigree. Kane kicked out and flipped Triple H over his back. The Game got up and busted Kane open with some mounted punches and won.

Match 3. Orton and DiBiase vs. Edge and Punk

Legacy did a good job of using tag teams moves as they kept Punk and Edge away from their corner. CM Punk was in when Edge came in and punched CM Punk and walked away. This now became a handicap match. Orton hit a neck breaker and an RKO to win.

Main Event. Big Show vs. Jeff Hardy

Jeff hit the Whisper in the Wind and then a Twist of Fate. During the match, the lights went red and Kane's music hit. Kane entered the ring and hit Show with a chokeslam. Show went for a Showstopper, but Jeff blocked it and hit another Twist of Fate. Show landed a back breaker and got the win.

Smackdown

Match 1. John Cena vs. Mr. Kennedy

Kennedy brought in a chair, but it served no purpose. Cena landed the AA, but Kennedy got right up and hit the Mic Check. After putting Kennedy in the tree of woe and choking him, Cena got the win.

Match 2. Sheamus vs. JBL

If JBL loses, he is done with WWE. Sheamus landed a running powerslam, shades of Davey Boy Smith. After a back breaker, JBL connected with the Clothesline from Hell, but only got a 2 count. A few moments later, JBL hit another clothesline to win.

Match 3. Zack Ryder vs. Drew McIntyre

Drew ran to the ring and took down Ryder before the bell rang. After a gut buster, McIntyre hit the Future Shock DDT, but Ryder kicked out. Drew then hit a chop block and slammed Ryder's head against the mat and got the 3 count.

After the match, Drew left to grab a chair and injure Ryder, but Batista's music hit. The Animal is back! 

Main Event. Undertaker vs. Cody Rhodes

Rhodes was able to lift the big man up for a back suplex and then a standard suplex. A minute later, the Deadman woke up, hit Old School and the Tombstone to win.

Recap: Edge turned heel. Batista is officially back and is a face. 

MONEY IN THE BANK, Year 4

Here it is. The pay-per-view where dreams come true.

Match 1. Sheamus vs. John Cena  United States Championship
Sheamus landed a few right hands. He then went for a chokeslam, but Cena reversed it. A minute later, Cena hit back to back AAs. After Sheamus kicked out, Cena landed a belly-to-belly and won the US Title.

Match 2. Edge and Eddie vs. DX  Unified Tag Team Championship
Triple H was dominating Edge with a bulldog and his signature spine buster. Eddie finally entered the match to take on The Game. Triple H hit Eddie with a Pedigree. Edge came back in and received a Sweet Chin Music. Michaels then hit Edge with a back breaker and a springboard elbow from the apron to win the belts. Two matches, two new champs.

Match 3. Smackdown MitB - Rey vs. Shelton vs. Del Rio vs. Christian vs. Bryan vs. Miz
Del Rio quickly brought in a ladder. Bryan blocked a punch from Shelton and put him in the Yes Lock. Christian and Del Rio were pushed off the ladder by Miz. Christian busted Rey open with a DDT. Christian then climbed the ladder and pulled the briefcase down. This match was only seven and a half minutes long.

Match 4. Undertaker vs. Cody Rhodes  WWE Championship
Can Rhodes defeat The Deadman and win the WWE Title? It would be a miracle if he does. Taker made quick work of the second-generation star. The match lasted a little over 3 minutes. Cody locked Taker in a rear naked choke, but Taker was too powerful. He finished the match with a Tombstone.

Match 5. Jericho vs. Big Show  World Heavyweight Championship
Can Big Show regain the World Title? About a minute into the match, Kane ran down and took out both men. Jericho hit a bulldog and somehow got Show up for a back breaker. He then connected with a Codebreaker. Show recovered and speared Jericho. He then lifted him up for the Showstopper to win.

Main Event. Raw MitB - Dolph vs. Orton vs. Kane vs. Truth vs. Swagger vs. Bourne
I forgot Kofi was injured, so Kane was a last-minute entrant. Ziggler and Bourne each brought in a ladder right away. Kane and Orton were the two shining stars of the match. They each hit multiple finishers. However, Bourne was still flying around the ring 15 minutes into the match. Orton busted Bourne open with a float-over DDT. Truth hit Orton with a Lie Detector. Swagger knocked Truth off the ladder which allowed him to pull down the briefcase himself.

Recap: I like the two MitB winners. I wasn't happy about Show getting the World Title back.

July Week 3, Year 4

There will be TWO Money in the Bank ladder matches; one for Raw and one for Smackdown.

Raw

Match 1. Kane vs. Big Show

Show was waiting in the ring as Kane attacked from behind. These two big men traded blows. Kane landed a chokeslam outside the ring. Show fought back and connected with the WMD to win.

After the match, Kane grabbed a chair but was stopped by Jericho.

Match 2. Edge vs. Ted DiBiase

The second coming of the Million Dollar Man takes on the Rated-R Superstar. Did Orton send him out here? Ted hit a nice suplex on Edge. Orton interfered and hit the RKO on Edge. Edge came back and hit a top rope spear. Ted kicked out, but Edge finished it with a kick to the head.

Match 3. Triple H vs. Jericho

Both men hit some powerful moves. Shawn Michaels ran down and clotheslined Jericho in the corner. Triple H then hit his spine buster. He later hit the Pedigree outside the ring. Jericho recovered and connected with the Codebreaker. The Game landed a back breaker to get the win.

Main Event. R-Truth vs. Kofi w/ Ric Flair

Truth attacked Kofi from behind in the ring. Truth rammed his knee into Kofi's jaw in the corner. He then hit a dangerous neck/back breaker. Truth continued by landed two Lie Detectors. Kofi went for a grapple, but Truth caught him in a roll-up and won.

After the match, an official checked on Kofi. 

Smackdown

Match 1. John Cena vs. Kennedy

As soon as both men healed, Universe goes back to basics with this match. Kennedy hit a swinging neck breaker and a heel kick. Rhodes ran down and hit Cross Rhodes. Cena then lined up and hit the AA to win.

Match 2. Rhodes vs. Matt Hardy

Kennedy ran down and took out Rhodes. Payback is a bitch. Matt hit a gut buster and a springboard elbow. Matt then landed a t-bone suplex to win.

After the match, Kennedy and Shelton stood on the ramp and stared down Matt.

Match 3. Sheamus vs. JBL

Sheamus hit the High Cross as Cena ran down to the ring. Sheamus hit a German suplex and the Irish Curse. He hit another High Cross. JBL kicked out at 2 and then hit a front slam. JBL won with a double underhook German suplex.

Main Event. Undertaker vs. ???

He faced Batista last week. Who is his opponent this week? Ric Flair! Ric Flair is on Smackdown. Flair hit a bulldog and a knee drop. He then grabbed Taker below the belt. After a neck breaker, Taker sat right up. He landed the Last Ride. Flair fought back with another low blow. Taker hit an STO and a big boot to win.

After the match, Cena came in a celebrated with Taker. 

Recap: I'm beginning to think Triple H can't win without HBK's help. At least my Universe knows who to push, unlike WWE.

July Week 2, Year 4

This week, you will see the debut of multiple stars.

Raw

Match 1. Jericho vs. Big Show

Jericho was walking down the ramp when Kane appeared in the crowd and knocked Jericho out. Show pulled Jericho out of the corner and hit the Final Cut. He then hit the Showstopper. A minute later, he tossed Jericho across the ring and won.

After the match, Kane ran in and attacked both men.

Match 2. Santino vs. Wade Barrett  #1 Contender's Match

The winner will face Jeff Hardy for the IC Title. What an opportunity for Wade if he could win a title shot in his first match. Wade won the original fall, but it was restarted as a falls count anywhere match. Santino ran off the ropes, but Wade caught him in the Winds of Change. He then hit Wasteland to win.

Match 3. Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy

Triple H hit a suplex and a neck breaker. Michaels ran down and hit Jeff with a Sweet Chin Music. Jeff landed the Twist of Fate. Thirty seconds later, Jeff landed another one. Triple H connected with a chop block and won.

Main Event. Kofi vs. R-Truth

Kofi was attacked by Truth, who was waiting underneath the ring. He continued his attack outside the ring. Kofi fought back and hit the SOS. They made it back into the ring where Truth hit the Lie Detector and won.

After the match, Truth got a chair. He was about to hit Kofi when Flair made the save.

Smackdown

Match 1. Sheamus vs. Miz

Sheamus put Miz in a Texas Cloverleaf. Miz broke out and hit the Skull Crushing Finale. Two minutes later, Miz hit a huge big boot and  landed another SCF. Sheamus got up and forced Miz to tap from a Boston crab.

Match 2. Morrison vs. Shelton

Angle was sitting in the front row. JoMo got some offense in early, but this was all Shelton. He hit a neck breaker. He then stood on the apron and landed a huge elbow into the chest of JoMo. Shelton ended it with a super kick and a 3 count.

After the match, Shelton grabbed a chair but Matt ran down before he could do any damage.

Match 3. Undertaker vs. MVP

Taker threw some right hands to the chest and head of MVP. JBL ran down with a chair. Taker hit a Tombstone, but MVP kicked out. MVP hit the Playmaker, but Taker got right up. Taker hit MVP multiple times with a chair. He then connected with Old School and a second Tombstone to win.

Main Event. Cody Rhodes vs. JBL  #1 Contender's Match

The winner will face Taker for the WWE Title. Could Cody pull off the upset? JBL was walking to the ring and was attacked by MVP. Despite bringing in a chair, JBL didn't get much offense in. Cody hit him with an Alabama Slam and Cross Rhodes. That wasn't enough to put JBL away. So, Cody hit another Alabama Slam and a DDT to win.

After the match, Cody left the ring but was stopped by the returning Mr. Kennedy...Kennedy. 

Recap: Congrats to Wade on winning his first match. I hope Jeff was watching. He made an impact. Kennedy is finally back on Smackdown.

July Week 1, Year 4

Raw

Match 1. Jericho vs. Big Show

Kane walked down and stood in the corner of Jericho. Show hit the WMD at 2:14. Jericho continued to receive a beating. Show hit a back breaker and a spear before hitting the Showstopper to win.

After the match, Kane entered the ring, yelled at Jericho and walked away.

Match 2. Santino vs. Booker 

First Orton and now Booker. Santino hasn't had the best of luck with opponents so far. Santino got some offense in as he choked Booker in the corner. Booker got up and hit the Bookend to win.

Match 3. Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy

Shawn Michaels ran down and hit Jeff with a Sweet Chin Music. Jeff followed HBK up the ramp and Triple H wasn't too far behind. Jeff hit Trips with a Twist of Fate on the ramp. The Game came back. He hit the spine buster and Pedigree to win.

Main Event. Kofi vs. Ric Flair

For one night only, Flair comes out of retirement to face Kofi Kingston. As Kofi was walking down the ramp, R-Truth appeared in the crowd and punched Kofi. Flair was in control of Kofi all match. He hit a few neck breakers and testicle grabs. After a third neck breaker, Flair won.

After the match, Flair left the ring and R-Truth entered. Flair came back and saved Kofi.

Smackdown

Match 1. Morrison vs. Cody Rhodes

I interfered in this match with Daniel Bryan. He took out Rhodes in his first appearance on Smackdown. Morrison won.

Match 2. Matt Morrison vs. Shelton w/ Kurt Angle

The reunited Team Angle appearances continue this week. Matt came out hurt and introduced Morrison as his replacement. Wow! Morrison has two matches in a row. Angle was causing a ruckus and was sent to the back. JoMo hit a Moonlight Drive outside the ring. He hit a corkscrew takedown and won.

After the match, Angle attacked JoMo with a lead pipe.

Match 3. Rey Mysterio vs. MVP

MVP landed a German suplex and went for a pin, but Rey kicked out. MVP continued the beating. He won after another German suplex.

Main Event. Taker vs. Sheamus vs. JBL

This match went over 27 minutes! Sheamus and JBL hit a double spine buster on Taker. Taker hit Sheamus with a Tombstone. JBL hit Taker with a fall away slam and then Sheamus with a Clothesline from Hell to win.

After the match, JBL grabbed a chair but Cena's music hit. John Cena ran down and saved Taker.

Recap: I've never been more happy to hear Cena's music.

June Week 4, Year 4

Four weeks until Money in the Bank. These next two weeks will be used to scout Raw and Smackdown talent to see who deserves a spot in the match.

Raw

Match 1. Randy Orton vs. Santino Marella

Santino is finally debuting on Raw. However, his first match is against the Legend Killer. Santino hit a bulldog and a swinging neck breaker. Orton fought back and eventually went for an RKO, but Santino blocked it and hit the Santino Stunner. Orton got up and landed the RKO to win.

Match 2. Jeff Hardy vs. Booker vs. Triple H

This match went almost 20 minutes, but it felt shorter. Booker busted Jeff open with a bulldog. After Jeff dropkicked Booker, he received a Pedigree. All three men went after each other. Booker connected with a super kick on Jeff. Jeff hit a springboard elbow on Triple H and Booker capitalized to get the win.

Match 3. Big Show vs. Jericho

Show landed the WMD, but Jericho kicked out. The match moved to the outside where Jericho hit a heel kick and Show had Jericho up for a military press. They made it back in and Show hit the Final Cut. Jericho hit two Codebreakers and won after a high-angle suplex.

After the match, Jericho grabbed a chair but Kane ran down and scared Jericho. Kane had the chair and hit Show.

Main Event. Shawn Michaels vs. Dolph Ziggler w/ Jack Swagger

Swagger kept Michaels on the outside away from his partner. Dolph joined in and hit the ZigZag. They went back into the ring where Ziggler hit two German suplexes. Ziggler hit a Fame-asser which busted HBK open. He then locked Michaels into a sleeper hold to win.

Smackdown

Match 1. Christian vs. JBL

This was a short match that saw both men get some offense in. JBL hit a suplex and took Christian down by the knee to score the 3 count.

Match 2. Shelton and Angle vs. Matt and ???

Matt's partner is...John Morrison. A little underwhelming. I thought someone was returning. Shelton hit JoMo with a huge elbow off the top rope. Both teams used double team moves effectively. Angle stomped on Matt's leg and then got the win.

Match 3. Kofi vs. Sheamus

Yay! My Universe is learning! Kofi was flying all over the ring, trying to take down the US Champ. Sheamus halted him with a devastating back breaker. Kofi recovered and hit SOS. Sheamus kicked out and begin his dominance. After an Irish Curse, Sheamus hit the Brogue Kick to win.

Main Event. Iron Man - Undertaker vs. ???

As we've seen in previous years, Taker is great in iron man matches. Who is Taker's opponent? It's Batista! Is he back for good? Five minute in and neither man scored a point. At 9:30, Taker hit the Tombstone, but Batista kicked out at 1. After a leg drop, Taker scored the first point. Thirty seconds later, Batista hit the Batista Bomb, but Taker kicked out. Taker landed two chokeslams in a row, but Batista still kicked out. Taker hit a second Tombstone to go up 2-0. JBL ran down and watched as Taker destroyed Batista. Taker scored his third point at 4:36. Another Tombstone, another point for Taker. Batista finally scored with 1:40 left after a Batista Bomb. The final score was 4-1. 

Recap: Kane returned. 

KING OF THE RING, Year 4

Match 1. Extreme Rules - Edge and Eddie vs. The Dudleyz  Undisputed Tag team Championship
The winner will be the Undisputed Tag Team Champions. A garbage can was brought into the ring. Bubba hit Edge with the Bubba Bomb and Bubba Cutter. A guitar, kendo stick and chair made their way into the match as well. After an Electric Chair Drop, Edge hit D-Von with a spear and won.

Match 2. Jeff Hardy vs. Triple H  Intercontinental Championship
I accidentally simulated the match. Triple H won, but the title is going straight back to Jeff.

Match 3. Sheamus vs. Morrison  United States Championship
Sheamus hit the High Cross at the 4-minute mark. After some right hands to the back of the skull, Sheamus went for a pin, but JoMo kicked out. Morrison came back with a back breaker and a swinging neck breaker. Morrison was still in control, but Sheamus caught JoMo and hit the High Cross to retain the belt.

Match 4. KotR Finals - Triple H vs. Matt Hardy
The Game hit the Pedigree at 4:32, but Matt kicked out of the pin. Matt Hardy kicked out of another pin. HHH went for another Pedigree, but Matt blocked it and hit the Twist of Fate. Triple H hit a neck breaker and his spine buster. He then landed a second Pedigree to win.

Match 5. Four Way - Big Show vs. Orton vs. CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho  World Championship
I don't know what Jericho has done to earn a title shot, but he made the most of it. Punk hit Show with a pump handle drop. Punk then went after Orton. He hit a back suplex and a tiger bomb. Punk then hit the running knee/bulldog combination. Jericho hit Show with a Codebreaker. Punk hit Orton with a GTS while Jericho got the 3 count.

Main Event. Hell in a Cell - Kurt Angle vs. Undertaker  WWE Championship
This is Undertaker's favorite match. Can he come out victorious? Angle threw Taker chest first into the corner and hit a German suplex. Taker got up, hit a running DDT and a Last Ride. He then went for a Tombstone but Angle reversed it and hit an Angle Slam. Taker hit a full nelson, but Angle hit another Angle Slam. A minute later, Taker hit a corner clothesline and got the win.

Recap: I wish I didn't sim the IC Title match. I like the two main title changes.

June Week 3, Year 4

Only 6 days left until we crown a new King of the Ring. The winner will receive a title shot of their brand.

Raw

Match 1. Orton vs. Edge

These former partners knew each other very well. Edge hit the spear at the 5:17 mark. Orton fought back. He hit his Angle Slam and then an RKO. Eddie made his way down the ramp. Orton went after Eddie, which allowed Edge to hit a German suplex pin. Orton countered with an inverted back breaker and won.

Match 2. RVD vs. Booker T

RVD hit his heel kick and then a rolling fireman's carry. Booker busted RVD open with a float-over DDT. Jericho ran down and connected with a Codebreaker on RVD. Jericho then left as Booker hit a super kick and a back breaker to win.

Match 3. KotR - Triple H vs. Ziggler

Triple H landed a headlock takedown and then a DDT. He continued his a take with multiple right hands and a spine buster. Triple H ended the match with a Pedigree to move on to the finals.

Main Event. Big Show w/ Regal vs. Jericho

Despite the one-man advantage, Jericho landed a heel kick on Show. Jericho threw Show into the corner, but he came out and hit the Showstopper. Jericho hit another heel kick outside the ring. They went back in where Show landed another Showstopper and won.

Smackdown

Match 1. Rey vs. Angle
These two wrestled all over the ring. Rey hit a springbroad from the apron and landed on Angle. The match spilled to the outside and Angle hit the three German suplexes. He then hit Angle Slam. Rey hit the frog splash from the top and won.

Match 2. John Morrison vs. MVP

Kennedy walked down to the ring with a chair. MVP landed the Playmaker. The two went back and forth. MVP hit a dropkick, but JoMo fought back. JoMo hit the Moonlight Drive and won.

Match 3. KotR - Kofi vs. Matt

This was a very quick semi-finals match. Matt landed the Side Effect after ducking a clothesline. He hit another one a minute later. Matt hit the Twist of Fate, but Kofi got right up. Kofi hit a dropkick and a flying forearm. He then went for the Trouble in Paradise, but Matt ducked and hit another Twist of Fate to win.

After the match, Matt left the ring and was stopped by the returning Shelton Benjamin.

Main Event. JBL vs. Undertaker  #1 Contender's Match

Taker won the original match, but it was restarted as a submission match. I wish that cutscene didn't happen because the submission match took so long. It was going on 20-minutes, so I had to simulate this. Undertaker one.

Recap: Shelton is back.

June Week 2, Year 4

Raw is full of Remarkable Matches. I'm keeping two of them.

Raw

Match 1. Orton vs. Hunico

Hunico is the supposed name of Edge's thug. Edge took a seat with the announcers. Orton went for an RKO, but Hunico reversed it and hit an Angle Slam-like move. The two went back and forth when Hunico hit another finisher. Orton still kicked out and after a DDT, Orton won.

After the match, Orton grabbed a chair and hit Hunico a few times.

Match 2. Kane vs. Christian vs. Jeff Hardy

Christian brought in a chair. He hit Christian and busted Jeff open with it. The match spilled out in front of the announcers. Kane lifted Christian over his head for a military press. Kane hit Jeff with a sidewalk slam. Christian hit Kane with a Killswitch and got the 3.

After the match, Jeff and Christian shook hands.

Match 3. KotR - Ziggler vs. RVD

Jericho slowly walked down the ramp with a chair. He hit Ziggler over the head with a chair. RVD then hit a Rolling Thunder. He then hit a 5-star Frog Splash, but only got a 2. RVD kept going with a northern lights suplex and a heel kick. RVD went for another frog splash, but Ziggler moved and hit the Zigzag to win.

Main Event. KotR - Orton vs. Triple H

Yes, Orton has to pull double duty tonight. Hopefully he won't be injured. The winner will face Ziggler next week. At around 4:30, Triple H hit a clothesline and his spine buster. He then hit the Pedigree, but he wasn't done. He hit a pile driver. The Game brought in a chair, but Orton used it against him. After a second Pedigree and some mounted right hands, Triple H won.

Smackdown

Match 1. KotR - Rhodes vs. Matt Hardy

Both men executed some strikes in the early going. Cody left the ring and Matt followed. Matt hit the Side Effect and Twist of Fate. Matt rolled Cody into the ring. He then hit a jumping senton from the apron and won.

Match 2. KotR - Kofi vs. Batista

Batista was in control and hit Kofi with a spear. D-Von ran down. Kofi hit Trouble in Paradise on Batista. D-Von hit Batista with an inverted DDT. Batista got up, but Kofi hit another Trouble in Paradise and won.

After the match, Batista was taken away on a stretcher. 

Match 3. Punk vs. Rey

Kurt Angle took a seat with the announcers. Punk was dominating Rey. He landed a GTS, but Rey was able to fight back. He took Punk down and hit some right hands. He took Punk down again with a DDT and then landed a frog splash. Punk got up and hit a releasing German suplex and got the win.

Main Event. Taker vs. Angle vs. Sheamus

Angle hit Taker with brass knuckles before the bell rang. I thought my 6-man tags take long; this match was almost 22 minutes. Each man hit their finisher at least three times. It seemed that whenever one superstar hit their finisher, the third man was always ready to break up the pin. Taker won with a Last Ride and Tombstone on Sheamus.

Recap: Ziggler vs. Triple H; Matt Hardy vs. Kofi next week. The winners will face at the PPV. Batista is injured.

June Week 1, Year 4

This may be the last month for some Superstars. However, you could see new ones by July.

Raw

Match 1. Edge vs. Orton

Orton was walking to the ring when Edge's thug attacked him. Edge brought the steel steps in the ring. He then landed the Edgecution. Orton tried to hit a clothesline, but Edge took him down and connected with the spear to win.

After the match, Edge's thug grabbed a chair and hit Orton. Edge took his turn and hit Orton as well.

Match 2. Christian vs. Jeff Hardy

Kane took a seat next to the announcers. Jeff hit the Whisper in the Wind and a Twist of Fate. A few minutes later, Christian was able to land the Killswitch. Jeff landed another Whisper in the Wind, which busted Christian open. Jeff went for a grapple, but Christian caught him in a roll-up and won.

After the match, Christian left and Kane entered. Kane attacked Jeff, but Christian made the save. 

Match 3. KotR - RVD vs. Evan Bourne

RVD hit Bourne with a rolling fireman's carry. Jericho ran down with a chair. As he was leaving, RVD hit a 5-star Frog Splash. RVD then hit a German suplex from the top rope. He held on and went for another 5-star Frog Splash, but Bourne moved. RVD hit a heel kick to the back of Bourne's head and hit a flying splash from the apron to win.

Main Event. KotR - Triple H vs. Swagger

Throughout the match, The Game landed right hands to the jaw of Swagger. Triple H brought in a chair, but received a gutwrench powerbomb. Swagger then landed a spin-out bomb. Triple H got up right away and hit the Pedigree and won.

Smackdown

Match 1. KotR - Kofi vs. Miz

Both men went back and forth. Miz gained momentum and hit a deadly DDT. Kofi hit SOS and almost won. D-Von interfered and went after Miz and hit a Bookend-like move. Kofi then hit Trouble in Paradise and won.

Match 2. KotR - Matt Hardy vs. John Morrison

Matt drove an elbow to the back of JoMo's head. He then hit a gut buster. Matt landed the Twist of Fate. He propped JoMo in the corner and landed a super Twist of Fate. Matt continued the attack with a moonsault from the apron and a Side Effect. Matt hit another Twist of Fate and won.

Match 3. Undertaker vs. Sheamus

The US Champ was in control of The Deadman. He hit the Irish Curse and the High Cross, but Taker kicked out. Taker landed the Tombstone. A couple of minutes later, Sheamus landed another High Cross. Sheamus hit a back suplex and Taker hit his head on a chair. After an armbar, Taker got the win.

Main Event. Table - Kurt Angle vs. Bubba Ray

This match was a brutal one to watch. There were tables broken all over the place. A few of them were on fire. Bubba and Angle connected with their finishers on multiple occasions. The match ended when Angle put Bubba through a flaming table with an Angle Slam.

Recap: The first round of the KotR tourney is done. Ziggler vs. RVD, Orton vs. Triple H for Raw; Rhodes vs. Matt Hardy, Kingston vs. Batista on the Smackdown side.

May Week 4, Year 4

Tonight begins the KotR tournament.

Raw

Match 1. KotR - Ziggler vs. R-Truth

Ziggler used his quickness to take down Truth. He landed the Fame-Asser. Ziggler then hit a couple of crucifix pins, but to no avail. Truth went for a kick, but he was caught and received two Zigzags. Dolph got the win and moves on.

Match 2. DX vs. Booker and Jericho
Booker spent a lot of time in the ring. DX kept him away from Jericho for a while. Triple H hit the spine buster and Pedigree to keep this match under 6 minutes.

Match 3. KotR - Orton vs. Regal

Orton hit Regal with his Angle Slam-type move. Orton stomped all over Regal, but Regal got up and hit his modified back suplex. The match spilled to the outside. Orton connected with an RKO. Orton hit a clothesline in the ring and got the win.

After the match, Edge and some goon attacked Orton.

Main Event. Jeff vs. Big Show

This is a non-title match. Jeff ducked a clothesline from Show and hit the Twist of Fate. Jeff hit a standing leg drop and got the win over the World Champ.

After the match, Jeff grabbed a chair to hurt Show, but Ric Flair's music hit! He ran to the ring and saved Big Show.

Smackdown

Match 1. KotR - Batista vs. Cena

Cena landed the AA on Batista, but only got a 2 count. Batista landed a hip toss and almost got the win, but Cena kicked out. The match spilled to the outside where Batista landed the Batista Bomb. Cena came back in the ring and received a spear. Batista hit another Batista Bomb and won.

After the match, Cena was taken away on a stretcher. 

Match 2. KotR - Rey Mysterio vs. Cody Rhodes

Batista interfered and hit Rey with a Batista Bomb. Cody hit a high-angle suplex and got the win.

Match 3. JBL Angle vs. Undertaker

JBL came out and introduced Angle as his replacement opponent for Taker. They moved the match to the outside as Taker hit a chokeslam. They went back in the ring. Taker hit a Last Ride and a Tombstone and won.

After the match, Taker left the ring when CM Punk's music hit. He ran down and attacked Taker.

Main Event. Kofi Kingston vs. Sheamus

Kofi was in the ring when Sheamus ran down and speared Kofi. Sheamus connected with the Brogue Kick early in the match. Both men went back and forth with moves. Kofi landed SOS on Sheamus. Kofi got the win with a pinning crucifix.

After the match, Angle attacked Kofi with the WWE Title.

Recap: Christian turned heel. Cena is injured. CM Punk is back.

JUDGMENT DAY, Year 4

The card was pretty good. I predicted some of the matches. Of course, I have some editing to do.

Match 1. Kofi Kingston vs. Sheamus  United States Championship
Kofi was in control of Sheamus. He kicked him in the back and then hit a hurricanrana outside the ring. Kofi hit a tornado DDT on Sheamus and busted him open. Out of nowhere, Sheamus landed two High Crosses to win the match.

Match 2. RVD vs. Regal vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Christian  Intercontinental Championship
Christian and RVD hit simultaneous bulldogs on Jeff and Regal. Christian hit Jeff with a Killswitch. Regal then hit him with a Power of the Punch. Regal busted open Jeff with a chair shot. Jeff recovered and hit Regal with a Twist of Fate outside the ring and won.

Match 3. Batista vs. Rey Mysterio
Batista hit Rey with a running powerslam. Rey fought back and hit the 619, but Batista kicked out of the pin. Rey went for another pin, but Batista kicked out again. Batista landed the Batista Bomb and won.

Match 4. Ladder - Edge and Eddie vs. Triple H and Shawn Michaels  World Tag Team Championship
Edge brought in a ladder immediately. The Game brought in a chair and a sledgehammer. Michaels climbed the ladder, but Eddie pushed him off. Triple H hit Edge with a spine buster. A few minutes later, Edge hit Triple H with a swinging neck breaker off the top of the ladder. Edge hit Michaels with the spear as Eddie pulled down the belts.

Match 5. Undertaker vs. Kurt Angle vs. JBL  WWE Championship
JBL was walking to the ring when MVP attacked him from behind. This match went a little over 14 minutes and it was a nail-biter. JBL hit Angle with a fall away slam. A few minutes later, JBL connected with a powerbomb on Angle. Angle got up and hit JBL with the Angle Slam. Taker then hit JBL with a Tombstone. Taker hit JBL with a chokeslam. Angle took advantage and hit Taker with a pinning German suplex to win.

Main Event. Iron Man - Big Show vs. Booker T  World Heavyweight Championship
I want to get the title off Big Show. Hopefully, Booker can win tonight. In the opening minutes, Booker was in control of Big Show. Show hit the WMD, but Booker kicked out at one. Show scored the first point after a Showstopper. Show scored a second point after a WMD. There is 7:40 left. Show tried for the third point on multiple occasions. Show finally scored his third point with 4 minutes left. Booker scored after a tornado DDT. 2:15 left, it's 3-1. Show hit another WMD to go back up by 3. Show scored a 5th point and Booker busted Show open with another DDT. The final score was 5-1.

Recap: Next to the Dudleyz, Edge and Eddie may be the best tag team. Jeff is the new IC Champion. I like that Angle finally won the WWE Title.

May Week 3, Year 4

Six days until Judgment Day. Shelton is stripped of the IC Title.

Raw

Match 1. Christian vs. Jeff Hardy

Kane was shown sitting first row. Jeff stomped Christian in the corner and then hit a flipping powerbomb. He then taunted Christian to get up and hit the Twist of Fate to win.

After the match, Kane appeared and attacked Hardy.

Match 2. Regal vs. RVD

These two will be competing for the vacant IC Title at Judgment Day. Regal connected with the Power of the Punch and a pinning tiger suplex. He threw RVD shoulder first into the corner. He hit a double underhook suplex and another PotP. Regal hit a pinning German suplex to win.

Match 3. Big Show vs. Booker T

Big Show used his strength to easily lift Booker up for a back breaker. Booker fought back and connected with a super kick and the Bookend. Show kicked out, hit another back breaker and the Final Cut. He then hit the Showstopper and won.

Main Event. Orton vs. Ziggler

Orton hit a DDT and busted Ziggler open within the first minute. Orton received a snap slam from Dolph, but he got up and hit the RKO. Orton sent Ziggler into the corner. He pulled him out for a short-arm clothesline and won.

Smackdown

Match 1. D-Von vs. Sheamus

I chose to manually interfere in this match as Kofi Kingston. I want to get a rivalry going between the two. I hit a hurricanrana on Sheamus and D-Von got the win.

Match 2. Triple H and JBL vs. MVP and Kennedy

There are too many 3-letter acronyms in this match. MVP and Kennedy left the ring and met Triple H and JBL on the ramp. All four men began to fight. Kennedy hit the Mic Check on The Game on the steel ramp. MVP waiting on the apron for the match to begin. After a couple of minutes of fighting, MVP hit JBL with the Playmaker to win.

Match 3. Bubba Ray vs. Kurt Angle

I chose to interfere with Undertaker and attack Angle. Taker doesn't have a challenger for Sunday, so I thought Angle was a good opponent. The lights went out and Taker appeared behind Bubba. I hit Angle with two Last Rides and Bubba won.

Main Event. John Cena vs. Mark Henry

Henry went for a military press, but Cena reversed it into a face buster. A couple of minutes later, Cena landed the AA, but Henry wasn't done. Cena reversed another military press into a DDT and won.

Recap: Judgment Day could be exciting. I need to start manually making my feuds instead of letting Universe making them. 

May Week 2, Year 4

Raw

Match 1. Orton vs. Jericho

Jericho heel kicked Orton out of the ring as Booker ran to the ring with a chair. Jericho put Orton in the Walls of Jericho outside the ring. Booker left and Jericho landed an elbow drop and another heel kick. He then landed the Codebreaker and won.

Match 2. RVD vs. Regal

These two went back and forth for the first two minutes. After a spinning heel kick, RVD climbed the ropes and connected with a 5-star Frog Splash and won.

Match 3. Big Show vs. Booker 

SHow hit a thunderous back breaker. He then tried choking Booker out, but he escaped. Show got the win after landing the WMD.

Main Event. Christian vs. Jack Swagger

Christian had Swagger in a Texas Cloverleaf, but Swagger broke out and hit the Red, White and Blue Thunder Bomb. He then hit the gutwrench powerbomb. Christian tried a comeback, but Swagger hit his signature and finisher to win.

After the match, Swagger grabbed a chair to hurt Christian, but Jeff Hardy returned and took the chair from Swagger. He then hit Christian anyway.

Smackdown

Match 1. D-Von vs. Cody Rhodes

Wow! D-von is actually on the card. Cody landed a bulldog and a couple of right hands. After a back suplex, he hit the Alabama Slam. He then hit the Silver Spoon DDT. D-von kicked out and hit an inverted DDT. He then landed the Bubba Cutter and won.

Match 2. Triple H vs. JBL

JBL was walking down the ramp when Kennedy appeared in the front row and punched JBL. Triple H and JBL were fighting at ringside. MVP jumped out from the crowd and punched JBL, too. Triple H brought JBL into the ring and hit a DDT to win.

After the match, Triple H left the ring and Kennedy entered it. Triple H turned around and saved JBL.

Match 3. John Cena vs. Sheamus

Cena hit a back suplex and a spin-out powerbomb. Sheamus got up and hit a fall-away slam. Cena kicked Sheamus in the gut and hit the AA and won.

Main Event. Undertaker vs. Bubba Ray vs. ???

Could Punk or Kennedy be returning tonight? It was Kennedy! Is he back for good? This match is now a falls count anywhere match. Kennedy brought in a chair. He busted Bubba open. Kennedy then hit Taker with a Mic Check. Taker hit Old School on Bubba and then hit the Tombstone. Kennedy tried to break up the pin, but to no avail.

Recap: Jeff Hardy is now a heel. 

May Week 1, Year 4

With Extreme Rules in the rearview, we now look towards Judgment Day. Due to his constant appearance on Raw, RVD has been moved back to Monday nights in exchange for a Superstar to be named later.

Raw

Match 1. Jericho and Booker vs. RVD and Christian

Booker and Jericho were in the ring when Christian appeared alone. This began as a handicap match. Now RVD decides he doesn't want to appear on Raw? What gives!? Jericho spent most of the match on offense. He hit Christian with a heel kick and two Codebreakers. The ref called for a DQ for something Christian did.

Match 2. Big Show vs. Matt Hardy

Matt tried his best to take Show down, but there was too much weight difference. Show landed a back suplex and the Final Cut. He then picked Matt back up and hit the Showstopper. Show then hit some thunderous right hands and a military press to win.

Match 3. Orton vs. Kane

Orton brought in a chair to take down Kane. Orton hit an RKO, but Kane kicked out at 1. Orton brought in another chair, but Kane caught him in a chokeslam. Edge ran down to the ring and went after Kane. Orton landed another RKO and won.

After the match, Kane was taken away on a stretcher.

Main Event. Ziggler vs. Bourne

Two young stars getting an opportunity to shine. Bourne hit a dropkick from the top rope and then an STO. He then picked Ziggler up and connected with a Widow's Peak, shades of Victoria. He climbed the rope one more time and hit Air Bourne to win.

Smackdown

Match 1. Michaels vs. Sheamus

In the first couple of minutes, the ref was knocked out and Cody ran out from the crowd. Michaels landed a couple of moves, but Sheamus landed the Irish Curse and the High Cross. Michaels was able to kick out and hit a fisherman suplex. Sheamus smacked HBK's head into the mat and then got the win.

Match 2. Triple H vs. JBL, Kennedy and MVP

JBL and Kennedy were the main focus of the match. Kennedy landed the rolling fireman's carry on The Game. Triple H got up and went for the Pedigree, but Kennedy reversed it. He then hit the Mic Check and knocked The Game out.

Match 3. John Cena vs. Mark Henry

Cena landed an AA early, but Henry was able to kick out. Henry lifted Cena up for a military press. Cena hit back to back AAs. Kennedy interfered and hit the Mic Check on Cena. John was able to recover and hit his fourth AA to win.

Main Event. Taker vs. Cody Rhodes

Taker landed a chokeslam around the 3:30 mark. Cody brought in a chair, but Taker took it away from him. He tossed it back to Cody and punched the chair into his face. Taker then hit the Last Ride and Tombstone to win.

After the match, Taker was celebrating when JBL attacked him from behind.

Recap: Looking at the rosters, Smackdown is LOADED with star power. Here comes the injury bug. 

EXTREME RULES, Year 4

Match 1. Eddie and Edge vs. Chris Jericho and Booker  World Tag Team Championship

Regardless of what show they're on, Eddie and Edge are successful. Eddie caught a kick from Jericho and hit him with a brainbuster. All four men entered the ring and hell broke loose. Booker hit Eddie with a scissors kick. After an elbow to the back, Edge pinned Booker to retain.

Match 2. Kane vs. Rey Mysterio

In recent weeks, Rey has been able to hold his own against the big men of Raw. Kane hit Rey with a dropkick from the top rope. He then lifted Rey and landed a chokeslam. He then hit a running powerslam to win.

Match 3. Kofi Kingston vs. Sheamus  United States Championship

After a 2 count, Kofi hit a Russian leg sweep and the Boom Drop. He then landed some move (I don't even know how to describe it), but got another 2 count. Sheamus fought back and locked Kofi in a Texas Cloverleaf. He then hit the High Cross. After a running clothesline in the corner, Sheamus won.

Match 4. Extreme Rules - Randy Orton vs. Big Show vs. Shelton vs. Ziggler  World Championship

There is an added stipulation - if Shelton wins, he will be stripped of the IC Title. Orton was the first to bring in a weapon - a sledgehammer. A garbage can and a table were soon added to the match. Shelton went for a moonsault to put Dolph through the table, but Ziggler moved. He then hit the ZigZag. Show hit Shelton with a Showstopper and got the win while Dolph and Orton were outside the ring.

After the match, an official checked on Shelton.

Match 5. Last Man Standing - John Cena vs. Batista

Batista hit Cena below the belt before the bell rang. Cena landed a spin-out slam and a snap suplex, but that would be most of his offense. Batista hit a spine buster and a Batista Bomb. Cena couldn't answer the 10 count.

After the match, Batista left the ring but was stopped by the returning Cody Rhodes.

Main Event. Extreme Rules - Undertaker vs. Triple H  WWE Championship

JBL took a seat at ringside with Lawler and Cole. Triple H hit Taker with a back breaker and then hit some right hands which busted The Deadman open. Taker chokeslammed The Game through the announce table. HHH got up and hit the Pedigree. A few moments later, Taker landed the Last Ride. Taker lit a table on fire inside the ring. The Game hit his spine buster. He then went for a second Pedigree, but Taker blocked it and hit the Tombstone to win.

After the match, Triple H raised Taker's hand in victory.

Recap: If Shelton remains injured next week, he will be stripped of the IC Title. Cody is back.

April Week 4, Year 4

Six days until Extreme Rules.

Raw

Match 1. Jericho and Booker vs. RVD and Christian

Booker hit RVD with a Bookend. RVD and Christian hit a double dropkick on Booker. RVD then lifted Christian up and then dropped him for a leg drop across Booker's neck. RVD hit a heel kick and then a 5-star Frog Splash and won.

Match 2. Matt vs. Regal

Without Jeff in action, Matt is just floundering right now. Regal connected with the Power of the Punch. Jericho interfered and hit Regal with a Codebreaker. Regal got up and hit Matt with a tiger suplex pin and won.

Match 3. Rey vs. Kane

Kane stomped all over Rey and then planted him with a DDT. Rey, somehow, was able to jump up and give Kane a DDT. Kane landed a back breaker as Eddie ran down with a chair. All three men were on the outside. Kane gave Eddie a chokeslam. After a running clothesline, Kane got the win.

Main Event. Orton and Dolph vs. Big Show and Shelton

These four will compete on Sunday for the vacant World Title. All four men were involved in the match early. Show hit Ziggler with a spear. Shelton hit a pinning German suplex on Orton, but he kicked out. Orton then hit an RKO, but Shelton quickly recovered. Show came in and hit Orton with a Showstopper to win.

Smackdown

Match 1. Benoit vs. Henry

Benoit has now lost to Henry twice in the last 3 weeks. Benoit locked the arms and hit the three German suplexes. Henry recovered and hit the World's Strongest Slam. Henry continued his dominance with a military press and a second WSS. After a belly-to-belly, Henry won.

Match 2. Triple H vs. JBL

This is a falls count anywhere match. Triple H landed the spine buster and Pedigree early in the match. Triple H brought in a chair and hit JBL a few times. He then hit another spine buster and Pedigree to win.

After the match, JBL and Triple H continued brawling at the top of the ramp. Referees and officials had to break it up.

Match 3. Bubba Ray vs. CM Punk

Bubba hit a few right hands then a Bubba Cutter. Punk kicked out, but Bubba continued the attack with a suplex. Bubba finished the match with a Bubba Bomb and a Death Valley Driver to win.

After the match, Punk was taken away on a stretcher.

Main Event. John Cena vs. Mr. Kennedy

After a Lou Thesz Press, Cena hit the AA. Kennedy kicked out, but Cena hit the spin-out powerbomb. Cena rolled Kennedy back into the ring and hit another AA to win.

After the match, a WWE official checked on Kennedy.

Recap: Will Taker be defending his title against Triple H AND JBL at the PPV? Punk and Kennedy are hurt.

April Week 3, Year 4

2 weeks until Extreme Rules and the card is slowly figuring itself out.

Raw

Match 1. RVD and Christian vs. Jericho and Booker

RVD spent most of the match in the ring. RVD received a few double team moves. He did hit Jericho with a slam then a 5-star Frog Splash. RVD landed a northern lights suplex to get the win.

Match 2. Dolph Ziggler vs. Flair

The winner will move on to Extreme Rules. At the 4-minute mark, Ziggler hit the ZigZag, but Flair kicked out. A minute later, Ziggler brought in a chair, but Flair stopped him from using it. Ziggler hit the Fame-Asser. He then caught Flair in a sleeper hold and made him tap.

After the match, Flair was taken away on a stretcher.

Match 3. Jack Swagger vs. Shelton

The winner will be the final entrant in the 4-way at the PPV. Shelton was in control of the All-American American. He hit an atomic drop and a t-bone suplex. Shelton reversed a powerbomb and connected with Paydirt. Shelton hit Paydirt again a couple of minutes later to win.

Main Event. Edge vs. Orton

Both men went back and forth with their offense. Edge connected with a DDT, but Orton quickly recovered. Edge halted Orton's comeback with another DDT and a top-rope spear to win. 

Smackdown

Match 1. Shawn Michaels vs. CM Punk

The best match I've seen in my Universe. Michaels hit a pinning fisherman suplex, but Punk kicked out. Michaels then hit a Sweet Chin Music, but Punk kicked out again. Michaels hit another SCM. Punk went for a GTS, but Michaels broke out and hit a third SCM, but Punk was not done. After a swinging neck breaker, Punk got the win.

Match 2. Triple H vs. JBL

JBL hit The Game with brass knuckles before the bell rang. Halfway through the match, JBL got a 2 count and a cut-scene showed him tossing the referee across the ring. Triple H hit a knee smash, spine buster and a Pedigree. A minute later, Triple H hit the same sequence of moves to win.

Match 3. Bubba Ray vs. Kennedy

Bubba hit a huge slam and got a 2 count. D-Von ran down while Bubba hit a couple of pile drivers. D-Von hit the Bubba Cutter. Bubba then hit a Death Valley Driver and won.

Main Event. John Cena vs. Mark Henry

Cena landed the AA around 3:30, but Henry kicked out. A few minutes later, Henry caught Cena in a bearhug. Cena broke out and hit another AA. Cena landed a spin-out suplex and won.

After the match, Batista attacked Cena from behind.

Recap: Flair is injured and as a result, he has retired.