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What’s up folks?  It’s the man whose got tickets to an empty arena match a TNA Live Event this coming Saturday, ThinkSoJoE, here to bring you the action as WWE presents WWE All-Star Night!  It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed a show, and I’m not as hip as G or Pintnoir, and don’t have any animated GIFs to share with you.  Plus, I avoid Twitter like the plague on Mondays since I’ve been taking the bus to work and don’t want spoilers, so it’s unlikely I’ll have any tweets to share with you.  And before I get started, a very special thank you to the man who helped make me a fan of professional wrestling, my late Grandfather, who would have turned 82 on Monday.  I miss you Grandpa!

Let’s roll!

Hmm.  That’s odd.  Windows Media Player just welcomed me – yet this is how I watch RAW every week…

That terrible Nickelback song plays (the “hey” chants were recorded at a RAW show in Buffalo for the intro though, so I can’t complain too much), and Michael Cole and Jerry “The King” Lawler welcome us to WWE All-Star Night!  Tonight, it’s a Stone Cold RAW, because Austin is the special guest General Manager!  He’s made us an epic main event already – John Cena takes on CM Punk!

AWWWWESOME!

The most must-see WWE Champion of all time, the Miz, is here, and we re-live what happened last week when Steve Austin did a terrible job refereeing and gets his decision reversed.  The Miz tells us it’s WWE All-Star Night.  We know that already.  Miz is the all time WWE All-Star because he won in the main event on the WWE’s flagship show last week – but then again, that’s been obvious for a long time.  You’d have to be a moron not to realize that.  In other words, you’d have to be Alex Riley.  Riley is a fraud, and at Capitol Punishment, Miz will expose him more than a tweet from Anthony Weiner.  Before Miz does that, however, he’ll teach A-Ry one last lesson.  A lesson to show him what it takes to be a true Superstar.  The crowd starts with the “What?” chants, and Miz points out that it was cool a decade ago.  Miz wants Riley to pay attention as he calls out Stone Cold Steve Austin.  The Rock and Austin are jealous of Miz’s success.  Austin owes Miz an apology, and this show will not get started until….

*GLASS SHATTERS*

Enter the Rattlesnake.  Miz certainly did not have to ask twice.  Austin questions Miz on “calling him out.”  Austin mocks Miz’s appearance, then tells him to shut up.  The night after WrestleMania, Austin let Miz talk his trash, because he wanted to see if Miz was as good as people said he was, and Austin will give him credit.  He’s a silver tongued devil, but he turned tail when it came time to fight.  Austin is here to run the show, but he’ll damned sure Stun Miz if he feels the urge.  A-Ry attacked Austin that night, and Austin whooped his ass.  Riley’s shown Austin something.  He can take an ass whooping, and he can dish one out.  In fact, Austin’s so impressed with the kid that Austin says he might be a bigger Superstar than The Miz some day.  Miz asks for permission to speak, but Austin denies him.  Austin asks Miz about A-Ry.  Is A-Ry gonna whoop his ass?  Is Miz going to whoop A-Ry’s ass?  Austin says he’ll set A-Ry and Miz up with counseling – they’ll be in the middle of this ring with Rowdy Roddy Piper as guests on Piper’s Pit!  Austin orders Miz out of the ring.  Miz reluctantly goes.  Austin calls it the best decision Miz ever made.  This is WWE Monday Night All-Stars, or whatever the hell they wanna call it, and Austin makes the laws…

… but he’s interrupted by the sounds of Alberto Del Rio’s music.  ADR makes his way to the ring in an ’09 somethingorother that’s worth a buttload of money.  Hey, it’s Ricardo Rodriguez!

Me encanta hacer los exámenes de RAW por el simple hecho de que yo puedo hacer mi propia mierda para el ingreso de este hombre y lo traduce al español. Es bueno ver que el primer tipo que va a ser la lucha libre WWE en la noche de las Estrellas es un tipo que ni siquiera está en el juego de vídeo. ¿Para qué vale la pena, es un juego decente, pero no sé si se trata de sesenta dólares. Yo básicamente tengo mi copia de forma gratuita, por lo que no me puedo quejar. Vale la pena para los paquetes de video que detalla los partidos en el modo de Fantasía Guerra. De todas formas, desde San Luis Potosí, México, es Alberto Del Rio!

Interrupt Stone Cold.  That’s a great idea.  Alberto courteously introduces himself, and says he wants to make it official – The greatest Superstar of his time, Stone Cold, passing the torch to the greatest Superstar of all time, Alberto Del Rio.  Rumor has it that Austin wanted to see Del Rio, and Del Rio assumes that Austin wanted to see greatness up close.  Del Rio says it’s his destiny – and Austin interrupts him.  He’s got no psychic abilities and can’t see into the future, but he smells an ass whoopin’ as Del Rio’s immediate destiny.  Since Del Rio injured the Big Show, he thinks he’s big, bad, and smart.  There’s a big sumbitch back there who’s been wanting to get his hands on Del Rio, and he’s going to finally get that chance in the first match of the night – and here’s Del Rio’s opponent…

KABOOM!

Kane?  Wow.  Didn’t see that coming.

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RAW Rebound:  Ricardo hits Big Show with Del Rio’s car.  Can’t get enough of seeing that one.

Kane def. Alberto Del Rio via DQ

The Big Red Monchine (Monster?  Machine?  Monchine!) kinda disappeared the last couple of weeks, hasn’t he?  He misses his flying clothesline, and Del Rio locks in the cross arm-breaker, but Kane drags him over to the ropes.  Del Rio refuses to break the hold and gets himself disqualified.

Big Show rushes down to the ring to rescue Kane.  Del Rio hightails it, and Ricardo Rodriguez takes the brunt of The Big Show’s wrath.  Kane pulls Show off, telling him that if he kills Rodriguez, he probably won’t get a chance at revenge on Del Rio.  Nevermind that it was Rodriguez driving the car.

Austin comes out and tells Del Rio that if he’s running, he might as well run to Washington DC, because at Capitol Punishment, he’ll face The Big Show.

Jack Doane calls for help for Rodriguez as The Big Show and Kane leave.

The Viper is in action tonight!

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Welcome to Short Attention Span Theater!  Before the break, Big Show assaulted Ricardo Rodriguez, who was taken out via stretcher during the break.

Also during the break, Tyler Durden showed up!  Cody Rhodes’ baggers have handed out paper bags for the WWE Universe to put over their heads, and Ezekiel Jackson’s music is playing for some reason.  Ah, that’s why – Cody, Ted DiBiase, and Wade Barrett are standing outside the ring, Jackson and Daniel Bryan made their entrances during the break, and Sin Cara is on his way to bore us to death the ring.

Sin Cara, Daniel Bryan, & Ezekiel Jackson def. Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase, and Wade Barrett

I refuse to cover this match until they turn the lights on.  In any event, if you’re wondering why I called Cody Rhodes “Tyler Durden” earlier, it’s because he borrowed parts of his gimmick from a favorite film of mine, Fight Club.  Seriously, can we at least get normal lights inside the ring?  I don’t mind it being dark AROUND the ring, but this is stupid.  Sin Cara pinned Barrett with a cross body from the top rope.  Yup, that’s a great finisher there.

Still to come, it’s Piper’s Pit with A-Ry and The Miz.

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Hornswoggle is shooting t-shirts out of a cannon.  Because that’s compelling television…

The truth… shall set you free!

R-Truth says Hornswoggle is shooting t-shirts to the Little Jimmys and Little Jennys.  That looks like a big ball of fun.  Truth likes having fun, and asks if he can try.  He tells Hornswoggle he’s got nothing to be afraid of, because he’s a good R-Truth (loving this gimmick, BTW).  Hornswoggle may not know this, but this Sunday, Truth will beat John Cena and become the new WWE Champion.  John Cena isn’t going to stop him from getting what he wants, and neither is Hornswoggle.  Horny shoots Truth with the t-shirt gun, but Truth no-sells it, and grabs Hornswoggle, and gives him a great big hug.  He says “we’re cool,” and backs up.  He shakes Hornswoggles hand, then kicks him in the face.

Austin comes on the video screen and tells Truth to pick on somebody his own size.  Somebody like this – John Morrison!  Before Truth gets to John Cena on Sunday, he’s got John Morrison tonight, and that’s the bottom line!  Truth says John Morrison is going to have to get some of this – and then he stomps on Hornswoggle.

Still to come, John Cena takes on CM Punk!

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Short Attention Span theater continues as we re-live R-Truth booting Hornswoggle.  Horny was helped to the back, and the participants in this next match came to the ring during the break.

Sheamus def. Santino

We have three hours, and barely anybody’s getting entrances tonight?  The fans are chanting something, but I can’t figure out what it is.  We want somethingorother.  Sheamus dominates, but Santino mounts a comeback, but it’s stopped dead by a Sheamus clothesline.  Santino finally manages to hit a hiptoss, and he sets up for The Cobra.  He ducks a Brogue Kick, hits the Cobra, but only gets two.  Sheamus hits a second Brogue Kick attempt, then locks in a Cloverleaf to score the tapout victory.

Whose brilliant idea was that?  An Irish guy using a Cloverleaf?!?  Genius!

Now, let’s watch an ad for some new show on USA.  Or not.  FFW!

The World Heavyweight Champion is on his way to the ring!  The WWE’s Apex Predator is NEXT!

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We get caught up to speed on the rivalry between Christian and Randy Orton, beginning with Christian clocking Orton with the World Heavyweight Championship two weeks ago.

I hear voices in my head… They tell me to go tanning, get tattoos, and grow a beard.

Orton goes to talk, but his microphone is off.  That’ll end up in WWE Magazine’s Gag Reel segment.  Orton gets another mic, and says that live TV is awesome.  He tells us it feels good to be back on RAW.  You’d think he’d feel satisfied.  He’s World Heavyweight Champion, he’s got the opportunity to cause Christian an incredible amount of pain this Sunday, but believe it or not, he’s not satisfied.  He knows that Christian is in the building.  So, please, Christian, come to the ring.  Orton promises he just wants to talk.  He promises not to hurt him.  He won’t RKO him or punt him in the skull, all he wants to do is talk.  Orton waits, then says he was lying.  First chance he gets, he’ll hurt Christian.  Now be a man and don’t let Orton have to come find him.  Christian (on the tron) asks if it’s fun being embarrassed week after week.  Christian says Orton has had everything handed to him.  Christian has worked hard to get where he’s at.  Christian polls the audience to see if they want him to face Orton right now.  They react favorably, but Christian says they must have confused him for somebody who cares about what they want.  Orton says it’s a shame Edge isn’t here anymore, he could carry Christian to the ring – he carried him 17 years, what’s another day?  Christian asks Orton if he wants him to come out that bad, and says “fine.”  Christian heads towards the ring, apparently.  His music hits and he walks halfway down the ramp, then shakes his head.  He backs up the aisle and security stops Orton from going after him…

Wait, what?  I thought Austin was fully in charge… Anyways, Michael Cole goes to read his e-mail from the Anonymous RAW General Manager.  And I quote:

“While I have placed Stone Cold Steve Austin in charge of tonight’s show, I have to use a judgement call and get involved here.  Last Friday Night on SmackDown, Randy, you were hit square in the skull with the World Heavyweight Championship for a second week in a row by Christian.  You and I know that you have a concussion.  All indications are that you will compete Sunday, but not tonight.  I cannot let you face Christian or anyone else tonight.  If you were to be seriously injured, I would be held liable.  Therefore, I suggest you leave the arena right now and wait to get your hands on Christian when you defend the World Championship on Sunday.”

Orton tries to get at Christian through the security…

“Randy, if you don’t comply, I will have no alternative but to strip you of the World Heavyweight Championship.”

Christian passes by Orton, who is still surrounded by security.  Christian smirks, until he sees Austin on the tron.  And I quote:

“Christian.  Christian!  Son, you just got out of an ass-whoopin’ from Randy Orton, but EH-EH!  You ain’t gonna ride off into the sunset that easy.  This is Stone Cold’s RAW, I’m making the rules, I’m layin’ down the law, so you got a match, NEXT, with the master of the 619, Rey Mysterio!”

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Booker T is heading over to the broadcast booth to join The King and Cole.  Rey Mysterio actually gets an entrance, unlike mostly every non-Mexican on this show.  Seriously, look who’s gotten entrances on this show – Miz, Alberto Del Rio, Kane, Sin Cara, and Rey Mysterio.  Interesting.

Christian vs. Rey Mysterio

Is this the first ever meeting between these guys?  I’m serious, I have no idea.  I think it might be.  Should be good.  So far it is.  Christian gets the early advantage, and continues it after Mysterio fails at a 619 attempt.  The graphic on the bottom of the screen tells me I can buy the new WWE Magazine tomorrow – I bought it yesterday.  Christian sends Mysterio to the outside, and us to a…

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Christian is still dominating when we come back.  Christian chokes Mysterio on the middle rope, and the referee disqualifies him when he doesn’t break at 5.  That’s twice in one night.  It’s Vince McMahon’s new favorite thing in the world!

After the match, Christian goes to punish Mysterio more, but Mysterio manages to finally fight back.  He backdrops Christian from the top rope to the canvas and goes to splash him, but CM Punk comes out.  Mysterio jumps down onto Punk, drawing out the New Nexus.  Christian goes for a Killswitch, but Mysterio escapes, going for a 619, but Michael McGuillicutty distracts him, and eats a dropkick for his troubles.  He tries for another 619 but is caught by Mason Ryan, who destroys Mysterio outside the ring before rolling him back in to Christian.  Christian smiles, as Booker T pleads on commentary for him to let it be – but alas, Christian finally drops Mysterio with the Killswitch before motioning that he’s going to become World Champion on Sunday.

Steve Austin is in charge here on RAW!  Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler interrupt Austin’s phone call.  Vickie shakes Austin’s hand, and she asks him to grant Dolph Ziggler a United States Championship match this Sunday.  Austin agrees, on one condition.  If he’s going to grant this match, Dolph needs to drop Vickie.  Vickie says he’s her project.  Austin explains that he dropped Ted DiBiase as his manager.  Does Dolph want this match?  Is he going to depend on Vickie every time he goes to the ring?  Dolph agrees to drop Vickie.  Austin tells her to relax, he was just having some fun – he made the match earlier today!

John Morrison vs. R-Truth (who, for some reason, has a WWE All-Stars version of himself despite not being in the game), NEXT!

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Did You Know?  WWE likes to brag about the dumbest crap possible.

John Cena vs. CM Punk later on tonight.

R-Truth really needs some music.  the walking to the ring in silence thing doesn’t suit him that well.  And yet, he gets an entrance.  We re-live R-Truth’s assault on Morrison from last month that put Morrison on the shelf.  John Morrison’s music hits, but he doesn’t come out.  Truth gets the mic and says that Morrison was acting all bad on the tron, and where he’s from if you act bad, you better be bad.  Morrison came to fight, let’s make it happen.  Truth says that if Morrison won’t bring the fight to the ring, Truth will bring the fight to Morrison.  Truth heads toward the back.  Truth walks through the back with a mic, and he finds Morrison – hurt on the floor clutching his shoulder.  R-Truth says Little Jimmy must’ve gotten to him.  Truth says the fans will never get to see the match.  Morrison can say that he got got by the future WWE Champion.  Truth grabs a wheeled cart and rams it into Morrison.  The trainer calls for the paramedics.  Truth says “Take that, Little Jimmy!”

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I am perfection!

Dolph Ziggler is accompanied by Vickie Guerrero.  I’m sure that partnership is stable after what Stone Cold Steve Austin did to them earlier.

Video Package: Dolph Ziggler

His tag team partner could’ve easily been turned face a couple weeks ago, but apparently is still stuck lingering in mediocrity as a heel – that’s right, he’s teaming with Jack Swagger.

Hey, speaking of mediocrity, their first opponent is Evan Bourne!  His partner, of course, is the United States Champion Kofi Kingston.

Evan Bourne & Kofi Kingston def. Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger

Two of these guys are former World Heavyweight Champions, but you probably blinked and missed both of those title reigns.  I’ll be honest, I’m paying absolutely zero attention to this match.  When you can’t get me interested in a match that features Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston, you’re doing something wrong.  Kofi hits Trouble In Paradise as the referee is distracted, which allows Air Bourne to connect on Swagger for the victory!

The Rock won the award for “Biggest Ass Kicker” at the Guys Choice awards.  No mention of the network that puts that on, huh?

Up next, it’s Piper’s Pit with A-Ry and The Miz!

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WWE Rewind: A-Ry assaults Michael Cole and then beats up on The Miz.

@R_Roddy_Piper makes his way to the ring, and he looks pretty damned good!  Looks to be in the best shape he’s been in in a long time.  Piper points out that at WrestleMania 2 in the very spot he’s standing, he dropped Mr. T like a bad habit.  Before Piper can continue, The Miz’s music interrupts, and he’s got a mic in his hand already.  Really.  Miz’s favorite moment in this building is four years from now when they tear it down and replace it with nothing.  Miz doesn’t dwell in the past, which is why it irritates him when people call him the next Roddy Piper.  Piper says the phrase Miz is looking for to describe himself is a Roddy Piper wannabe.  Miz says he’s nothing like Piper – he’s actually been WWE Championship, and he won the main event at WrestleMania.  And Miz’s episodes of The Real World were more entertaining than anything in They Live, so chew some bubblegum on that, Piper.  Piper says he never saw The Real World, he was too busy living in the real world.  Let’s talk about the future.  Like, Sunday.  Like, the man who demolished him before and will do it again this Sunday.  Give it up for Alex Riley!

Every time I hear A-Ry’s theme music, one thing comes to mind.  “This dude is made.”  I feel it.  A-Ry is going to be a huge star in this business.  You heard it here first.  Piper shakes A-Ry’s hand, and the crowd seems to prove my prediction as they chant “Alex Riley.”  Piper says Riley took a lot of abuse from The Miz.  What made him realize he had enough?  A-Ry didn’t want it to happen this way.  Miz was his mentor and friend, but let’s be honest, Miz was using him to remain WWE Champion.  It occurred to Riley that he shouldn’t help him, when he can beat him?  Piper asks if A-Ry gained self-respect when Miz lost the WWE Championship.  Miz points out that Piper used and abused “Cowboy” Bob Orton for years.  Let’s be honest, A-Ry didn’t dump The Miz, he’s not that dumb.  Miz fired him.  Piper asks if Miz thinks he can beat Riley.  Miz says absolutely.  Piper asks if Miz is afraid of Riley.  Miz starts to retort, and Piper says “King Kong Bundy, Mean Gene, Andre The Giant in the bottom of a well, who do you save first?”  Miz asks what he’s talking about, and Piper says that every time you think you’ve got all the answers, he changes the questions.  And that’s what A-Ry will do this Sunday, change the questions.  and it will be AWWWWWWEsome.  Miz wonders if Piper cares to make things interesting.  He wonders how much money Piper wants to bet that Miz will destroy Riley at Capitol Punishment.  A-Ry says that will never happen, and A-Ry thinks Piper can beat Miz right now.  Piper says no.  Miz asks if the fans agree.  They do.  Really.  Miz says he’ll put $1,000 up for grabs if Piper faces him right now.  He’ll even wrestle in his suit.  Piper wants to get it right – the guy who won at WrestleMania 27 vs. the guy who was in WrestleMania 1.  Seriously?  Piper says he’s really gonna get his butt kicked.  He asks for $5,000.  Austin appears on the screen, and says it sounds good to him.  He makes the match official, with the winner getting $5,000 of their opponent’s money, and the special referee for the match will be Alex Riley!

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This match was once thought to only be possible on WWE All-Stars the videogame, but tonight, it’s happening for real – it’s The Miz taking on Rowdy Roddy Piper!

Rowdy Roddy Piper vs. The Miz

Piper’s got his ring gear on, and King ponders whether or not Piper always wears his gear under his kilt.  Piper gets the sleeper locked in, but Miz escapes.  Miz gets Piper in the corner, and Riley pulls him off.  Miz feigns backing off, then punches Riley.  In the ensuing melee, Piper rolls up Miz and becomes $5,000 richer!

Still to come, it’s John Cena vs. CM Punk!

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The Bella Twins and Kelly Kelly were on The Price Is Right.  I fell asleep and missed it.  Oh wait, apparently it’s tomorrow.  I can catch it!

Speaking of the Bellas, they’re leading a team of themselves, Tamina, Alicia Fox, Rosa Mendez, Maryse, and Melina to the ring.  Their opponents are led by Kelly Kelly, and include Natalya, Beth Phoenix, Kaitlyn, AJ, Gail Kim, and Eve.  I think that’s everybody.

Face Divas def. Heel Divas

It doesn’t take long for this to devolve into a huge brawl, then Kelly Kelly puts Rosa Mendez away.  All these people in the match and it’s over in less than 90 seconds.  I think it took Justin Roberts longer to announce the winning team than it did for the match.

After the match, Eve says that the Tony Awards were in New York the night before.  Because wrestling fans care.  She suggests a WWE Diva tribute to broadway.  They do the Rockette’s kicks.  Lame.

Michael Cole segues into Tough Enough, and we throw back to Andy winning Tough Enough, then getting the taste slapped out of his mouth by Mr. McMahon and stunned by Stone Cold.

Backstage, Austin is talking to Andy, and sharing a beer with him.  Though, I thought Andy didn’t drink.  CM Punk comes in.  Punk asks Andy “You won Tough Enough?  You and how many of your friends?”  Austin sends Andy away and asks Punk if he wants a beer.  Punk says “What?”  They go back and forth on that for a second, and Austin asks what Punk wants.  Punk asks if that “What” thing is annoying.  Austin confirms.  Punk says he came to give Austin a Breathalyzer.  He ponders if Austin can say the alphabet backwards.  Austin says he could whoop Punk’s ass backwards.   Punk says Austin did one thing right – he gave Punk a match with John Cena.  Austin set in motion something that is going to change the landscape of the WWE forever, and that’s the bottom line.  Austin calls Punk on stealing his line.  Austin says Nexus isn’t allowed.  Punk says it’s fine.  Austin says he’s got an announcement he’s going to go make right now.

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We’re not wasting any time.  The guest GM rides out on his ATV as soon as we get back from break.  Austin says his final words out here are…

Michel Cole timidly asks for our attention, as he’s just received an e-mail from the Anonymous RAW General Manager.  Austin says he’s tired of the Anonymous GM interrupting his show.  And I quote:

“Stone Cold, you did a fair job in my absence this week, however all good things must come to an end.  So just to make sure everyone is aware, I will be back next week on Monday Night RAW.”

Austin says there’s a little bit of time left and he’s still the GM.  He’s got an announcement about next week.  He may not be the GM, but next week is another 3 hour show, and it’s all about the power of the people.  He’s going to give the power to the people – they’ll make all the matches and stipulation, and that’s how RAW is going to go down next week.  How’s the GM feel about that?

The GM keeps e-mailing, and Austin chases Cole away.  Austin trashes the GM podium, takes the computer, and grabs a couple of beers.  He tosses the computer down in the aisle and shares a beer with the Anonymous RAW General Manager.  Then runs him over with his ATV.

Jerry Lawler and Booker T do a terrible segue into another Obama press conference skit.  This one goes with the SmackDown heels.  And Hornswoggle.  It was ok up until Khali and Hornswoggle got involved.

Up next, it’s CM Punk vs. John Cena!

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Wait, wait, wait.  This can’t possibly be right.  “Last night on USA, over 10,000,000 viewers watched Tough Enough and WWE Raw.”  Tough Enough and RAW air on Mondays – not Sundays.  This was aired on Monday.  The night before is Sunday, which means… *Head explodes.*

Alright.  Now that my brain has completely exploded, thank goodness that “It’s Clobberin’ Time!”  Cole explains that it was “Last week,” not last night.  My brain feels better now.  Punk takes a meditative seat in the middle of the ring as he awaits his opponent, the WWE Champion, John Cena.  Cena gives a shoutout to (I think) his Dad on his way to the ring, and we’re set for action!

CM Punk def. John Cena

The crowd is totally into this one – the high pitched “Let’s Go Cena” chants counteracted by the bass filled “CM Punk” chants.  The two athletes in the ring show in the early going that they indeed deserve the praise being showered upon them by the Long Island faithful.  Punk gets the upper hand and sends Cena to the floor, and us to a…

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Punk slaps on an abdominal stretch when we come back, but Cena powers out of it.  He can’t capitalize, however, as Punk kicks him out of the ring again, then hits a suicide splash.  Punk heads to the top rope and dives onto Cena with a forearm in the style of Randy Savage.  Back in the ring, Punk locks in a body scissors.  Cena escapes and locks in an STF, but Punk is already at the ropes.  Punk hits a dropkick and scores a two count.  Punk dominates here.  Cena tosses Punk off on his running bulldog attempt, and trying to build momentum, Cena misses a shoulderblock attempt.  He winds up on the floor and Punk begs Mike Chioda to count.  Cena gets in at 8, and Punk gets right back on the attack.  Cena moves out of the way of a top rope maneuver from Punk, and Cena finally gets some momentum going with two shoulderblocks and a Protobomb.  He looks to set up for the 5-knuckle Shuffle, when he’s interrupted by R-Truth.  Truth offers a “Little Jimmy” a sip of water for his John Cena hat.  Meanwhile, Punk takes advantage of the distraction with a GTS, and picks up the pinfall victory over the WWE Championship on Monday Night RAW!

Back in the ring after the match, Truth hits Cena with his water bottle.  He grabs the WWE Championship from ringside, gets back in the ring, and says to Cena “This Sunday, I’m gonna beat you for the WWE Championship.  And that’s the Truth!”  Truth walks out with the WWE Championship.

My thoughts: Meh.  Overall it was a solid show, but I’m so burnt out after three hours of RAW.  Looking forward to Capitol Punishment though.  I’m out, see you guys around!

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