Date: February 18th, 2013
We are LIVE in: Lafayette, Louisiana
Commentators: Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler
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The show opens with John Cena coming out. He heads to the ring to address the fans.
Cena: Here we are in the heart of Cajun Country! We are in the right place because the Road to WrestleMania is heating up. It was a year ago that we announced WrestleMania 29 to be in the MetLife stadium. For so long that sign was words and building. Now that sign means something. It’s taking shape. We know two of the championship matches at WM 29. Jack Swagger will challenge Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Championship. And John Cena tries his hand to be WWE Champion when he faces The Rock!
CM Punk interrupts and comes out with Paul Heyman. He walks down to the ring and steps in with a mic in hand.
Punk: You’re fighting The Rock in the main event of WrestleMania for the WWE title? You sure about that? You positive? Because that’s the easy way out if you ask me. Of course I expect nothing less from you than to take the easy way out. Let me clear the air for you. The Rock beat me last night fair and square. If you wanna go ahead and ignore the fact that I pinned him for 18 seconds and he struck a ref which should have DQed him, but yeah he beat me “fair and square”. And he beat you fair and square last year. But when we talk about wins and losses, you have never beat me.
Cena: I am not talking about wins and losses, i’m talking about WM. I won the Royal Rumble, I have the right. I’m sorry you lost, but you’ll have to step out. It’s not about you.
Punk: But it IS about me. You say you have the right? What about me? I took on all comers and single-handedly bested the best in this business? And how did you earn it? You strolled in somewhere around 25 and threw some guys out. That is the BIGGEST luck of the draw I ever saw. Besides, I already saw Rock/Cena, and you can’t win the big one.
Cena: Typical CM Punk. Coming out to air your grievances. What do you want me to do?
Punk: I just want you to walk away. You have something that doesn’t belong to you. Just leave. I want you out of my life. Quit the WWE and walk away.
Cena: No. I’ll give you credit, I admire your honesty. And I bet if you sift through all the excuses there’s a half decent human being in there. But you know i’m not going to turn down a golden ticket to WM. But with all your excuses you actually have some merit. I haven’t beat you. And I haven’t beat The Rock. So I have my credits who say “he doesn’t deserve to be in the main event.” You want to go to the main event, and I would love nothing more than to shut those critics up. SO I have a solution. I’m not going to give you a golden ticket, but i’ll let you earn it. A match. The big one. John Cena versus CM Punk. If I win, you shut your mouth, crawl back in the hole you came from and go away. If you win…then you’re right. I don’t deserve to be in the main event. If you beat me, you deserve it. You beat me right here right now and i’ll give you my title shot. Here’s the problem with calling me out. You talk business, I handle business. Let’s do this right now and see who’s going on the road to WrestleMania!
Punk talks with Heyman.
Punk: Your word? You just made the stupidest decision of your life. And i’m going to take you up on it, but i’m not going to do it here. Because i’m going to do it on my terms, and considering how because I was screwed I shouldn’t even be in this position, we’ll do it next week.
Punk leaves the ring with Heyman.
Cena: Let him go. Let him go. It’s official. Next week, CM Punk faces John Cena. Winner goes on to face The Rock for the WWE Championship. He wants a week to rest, I say give it to him. I want everyone who stands behind this to know that I will beat you, and at WrestleMania I will beat The Rock, and you will all know that the champ is here!
Punk and Heyman talk to each other as they walk up the ramp casually while Cena watches them go.
Next week, John Cena takes on CM Punk.
But tonight, The Rock will come out for a WWE Championship celebration.
Up next, Mark Henry will be in action.
[Commercial]
Matt Striker is backstage with Sheamus.
Striker: Sheamus, I’d just like to get your thoughts on what happened last night against The Shield.
Sheamus: Listen, last night didn’t go according to plan. I feel like I let everybody-OY!
Sheamus walks over to Ryback who has been pacing in front of him.
Sheamus: HEY! You think you’re the only one affected by what happened last night? Do you have any feelings at all? Or are you some kind of mindless neanderthal?
Ryback: Mindless neanderthal?!
Jericho walks over and holds them off.
Jericho: HEY! HEY! Stop it! You should be mad, but not at each other. Be mad at The Shield. We know these guys are a pack of wolves. We’ve seen this with the NWO, with Nexus. But these guys are a different level. We have to do something about it. Yes, I said we. I love the WWE and i’ve been here since 1999. I’m not going anywhere else. Now i’m going to go talk to Vickie Guerrero and do something about it. I think we should put together the box office appeal of Ryback, Sheamus and Y2J. And if I go talk to her tonight, I guarantee we’ll see that match in Cajun country on RAW…IS…JERICHO!
Sheamus: If you can make it happen, you got a deal.
Ryback: Done.
Jericho: Alright.
Jericho leaves. Ryback looks at Sheamus.
Ryback: Feed…me…shield!
Back at ringside, Sin Cara is in the ring for his match.
His opponent, Mark Henry, heads to the ring.
[Match 1]
[Singles Match]
[Sin Cara vs. Mark Henry]
Bell sounds. Cara catches Henry with kicks to the leg, but Henry stops him with a headbutt. Henry shoves Cara into the corner and chokes him with his boot. Henry tosses Cara on the ground and stands on his back for a count of four. Henry throws Cara into the turnbuckle and splashes him. Cara gets on the apron and catches Henry with a kick to the head. Cara goes for a second kick, but Henry grabs him and drops him with a running powerslam. Henry lifts Cara up and hits the World’s Strongest Slam for the three count.
[Winner via Pinfall: Mark Henry]
[Time: 01:35]
Henry smothers Cara’s face for a bit. He then lifts Cara up and goes for another World’s Strongest Slam, but Great Kahli comes out! Kahli marches down to the ring. Henry throws Cara aside and tells Kahli to get in the ring. As soon as he does Henry steps out of the ring and walks away from Kahli. Henry mocks Kahli’s dancing as he leaves.
Cole announces that Vickie Guerrero has tweeted an announcement that Jericho has gotten his wish. He, Ryback and Sheamus will take on The Shield in a six man tag match tonight.
[Commercial]
A Fandango hype video plays.
United States Champion Antonio Cesaro comes out for a match. His title is not on the line.
His opponent, The Miz, is already in the ring.
[Match 2]
[No Disqualification Match]
[Antonio Cesaro vs. The Miz]
Bell sounds. Miz tackles Cesaro and lands some punches. Cesaro gets up and Miz clotheslines him out of the ring. Miz runs the apron and hits an axe handle. Miz tries to throw Cesaro into the barricade, but the champ counters and tosses Miz shoulder first into it. He then lifts Miz up and rams his shoulder into the turnbuckle post. Cesaro goes under the ring and grabs a kendo stick and a chair. He puts them in the ring. He grabs the kendo stick and smacks Miz in the shoulder with it. He then wedges a chair in the corner and drives a knee into Miz’s stomach. He tries to throw Miz into the chair, but Miz counters with a sunset flip pin. Cesaro slips out, grabs the kendo stick and smacks Miz with it again. Cesaro grabs a chair and wedges his arm into it for awhile before releasing and covering for a count of two. Cesaro applies an arm lock. Miz gets back up, but Cesaro grabs Miz and goes for a powerslam. Miz slips out and goes for a neckbreaker, but Cesaro is able to counter by shoving Miz into the corner with the chair. Cesaro lands a couple uppercuts, then backs up. He runs at him and Miz catches Cesaro with a kick to the head. Cesaro runs at him, and Miz moves causing Cesaro to hit his knee with the chair. He falls to the mat clutching his knee and lands face first on another chair. Miz grabs Cesaro’s leg and applies the figure four leg lock. Cesaro taps out.
[Winner via Submission: The Miz]
[Time: 03:48]
A pre-recorded video plays of Zeb Colter and Jack Swagger.
Zeb: America was built as the land of opportunity where people could pay their taxes and find a better way of life. But now that land of opportunity has become a land of despair. We’ve allowed a bunch of greedy delinquents to come in and rob us of our wealth. They come in with 22 kids and their hands out begging for the generosity and hospitality of America. It has drained us of our prosperity. No more. If you’re looking for a handout, we’ll give you a handout. That handout will be a one way ticket back to where you came from. If our government won’t help us, I know who will. Jack, you tell them.
Swagger: We…the people.
Zeb: That’s right.
Still to come, The Rock’s celebration ceremony.
[Commercial]
Daniel Bryan is backstage. He walks over to Kane.
Kane: What?
Bryan: Last night in the Elimination Chamber match instead of hugging me you gave me an uppercut to the jaw. I’m not comfortable with teaming with you. So you know what? I went to Vickie to request a singles match with Jack Swagger, and I don’t want you at ringside.
Kane: Well maybe I’LL go to Vickie and request a singles match of my own. And I don’t want you anywhere near ringside.
Bryan: FINE! I won’t be!
Kane: You better not be. I don’t deal well with snakes.
Orton is standing close by.
Orton: Somebody talking about me?
Kane turns to Orton.
Kane: I don’t deal well with snakes. They sliver around on the ground, and when one gets too close I step on it with my boot.
Orton: There was a time when you saying that would have me shaking in my boots. But now with you having therapy sessions and trading tombstone piledrivers for hugs, you’re not exactly the Big Red Monster. You’re more like Barney the Dinosaur.
Orton leaves.
Bryan: HA! Barney. That’s a good one.
Kane looks pissed.
Meanwhile, Vickie is on the phone. Heyman walks over to her. She hangs up.
Vickie: Hello, Paul! I just wanna say congratulations on putting those spectacular stipulations on Punk’s title match even though Rock still managed to win. Good for you! I have some great news, no, dramatic news that’s going to affect your whole career.
Heyman: What is it?
Vickie: I’m going to wait until we get into the ring.
Heyman: Vickie…I don’t like surprises.
Vickie: I know.
Vickie walks away laughing.
At ringside, Dolph Ziggler comes out with AJ Lee and Big E Langston. He’ll be facing Alberto Del Rio next.
[Commercial]
Ricardo Rodriguez comes out and announces World Champion Alberto Del Rio to the ring. Del Rio comes out and heads to the ring as Ziggler’s opponent.
[Match 3]
[Singles Match]
[Alberto Del Rio vs. Dolph Ziggler]
Bell sounds. Ziggler and Del Rio circle each other. Ziggler with a kick to the gut and a dropkick. Ziggler punches Del Rio down for a bit. Del Rio fights back with a side kick. He whips Ziggler and Ziggler with a kick to the head. He goes for a clothesline, but Del Rio with a back body drop. Ziggler gets on the apron and Del Rio catches him with an inzigiri kick to the back of the head. Ziggler falls to the outside and looks knocked out.
[Commercial]
Ziggler has Del Rio down. He waits for Del Rio to get up before hitting a picture perfect dropkick for a two count. Del Rio crawl to the bottom rope and Ziggler chokes him out with it. Ziggler distracts the ref while Langston cheap shots Del Rio. Ziggler covers and gets a two count. Ziggler with a chin lock submission.
Backstage, Swagger and Zeb are watching the match on a monitor.
Del Rio fights out and runs the ropes only for Ziggler to catch him with a knee to the gut followed by a legdrop bulldog for the count of two. Ziggler climbs the turnbuckle. Del Rio gets up and knocks Ziggler down on his jewels. Del Rio climbs up, grabs Ziggler from behind and hits a reverse superplex! Both men get up at the same time and trade punches. Del Rio gains momentum with running clotheslines and a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Del Rio waits for Ziggler to get to his knees before hitting a superkick to the head for a two count. Del Rio pumps the crowd and goes for the Cross Arm Breaker. Ziggler counters with a swinging neckbreaker for a close two count. Ziggler whips Del Rio. Del Rio counters. Ziggler goes for a kick, but Del Rio traps Ziggler into the ropes and lands kidney punches before hitting a backstabber. He hooks the legs and Ziggler grabs the bottom rope to break the count. Langston gets on the apron and Del Rio baseball slides him off. Ziggler runs at Del Rio and goes for the implant DDT, but Del Rio counters it into the Cross Arm Breaker submission and Ziggler taps out.
[Winner via Submission: Alberto Del Rio]
[Time: 09:16]
Big E enters the ring and knocks Del Rio out with a running clothesline. Langston picks Del Rio up and hits the Big Ending slam. Ziggler sits up and looks at what just happened. He exits the ring, grabs the Money in the Bank briefcase and says he’s going to cash it in. Ricardo snatches the contract and runs off with it. Big E runs after him. Ricardo drops the briefcase. AJ grabs it and hands it back to Ziggler. Ziggler turns around and Del Rio catches him with the inzigiri kick before he can cash it in. Del Rio celebrates with his title and points at the WrestleMania sign.
Rock’s WWE Championship Celebration is coming soon.
Also tonight, Kane takes on Randy Orton.
[Commercial]
Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett is in the ring to address the fans.
Barrett: As you already know I am a top WWE Superstar. But in addition to that I am about to become a huge movie star soon. You see I recently starred in Dead Man Down which will be in theaters on the 8th of March. Now watch this trailer, and you’ll all see why the Barrett barrage is about to conquer Hollywood!
A trailer plays for Dead Man Down.
Now I’m sure you’ll all agree-
Sheamus appears on the TitanTron.
Sheamus: Hold on, Wade. Now before you talk again and make an ass of yourself, let me make something clear. You are NOT the star of Dead Man Down. My buddy Colin Farrel is. You don’t even have a speaking part. Now if you’d like to defend yourself-oh, wait, we don’t have any time? Sorry, fella.
Sheamus leaves. Barrett leaves the ring looking upset.
Brodus Clay and Tensai come out with Naomi for a six person tag match.
Their opponents, Primo, Epico and Rosa Mendes, come out.
[Match 4]
[Six Person Tag Match]
[Brodus Clay, Tensai, and Naomi w/Cameron vs. Primo, Epico and Rosa Mendes]
Naomi and Rosa start off. Naomi whips Rosa into the ropes and hits a butt bump. She goes for a whip, Rose counters and whips Naomi. Naomi springboards and lands a cross body of Rosa. Rosa tags in Epico and Tensai comes in. Tensai with a vicious clothesline. He covers and Primo breaks the counter. Tensai throws Primo out of the way and Naomi baseball slides Primo and Rosa. Brodus comes in and he and Tensai grab Epico. They slam him down and deliver a double belly splash for the three count.
[Winners via Pinfall: Brodus Clay, Tensai and Naomi]
[Time: 01:30]
They all dance in the ring afterwards.
Footage is shown of the WrestleMania 30 press conference. New Orleans, Louisiana will be holding the event.
Up next, Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter present their State of the Union address.
[Commercial]
Swagger and Zeb are in the ring with a podium.
Swagger: My fellow Americans. Last night is what happens when you live with dignity, respect, and patriotism. Last night I not only conquered the Elimination Chamber but I put the weight of the country on our shoulders. But tonight is not about me. Tonight is about our country. Tonight is about the state of the union, and there’s only one man brave enough, wise enough, honest enough to deliver it. That man is a great friend and a greater American. Zeb Colter.
Zeb: It’s President’s Day so let me take a moment to thank our Founding Fathers for creating the Bill of Rights. And the Bill gives me and Jack the right to voice our opinion. You may not agree. You may not like it, but the first amendment is what proud Americans have. The state of our country is pathetic. But Americans are not to blame. The blame is on the shoulders of millions of people living in this country illegally. They live here and have not qualms about taking our jobs, our education,and our freedom. And here on President’s Day I think it’s high time we put a stop to it. We have a big problem and we should put a stop to it. Real Americans need to stand up and say no more. That is what Jack Swagger is prepared to do. Last night Jack Swagger won the right to face the World Champion at WrestleMania. But now it’s become more than a title match. It’s become a battle for the heart and soul of this country. On one side you have a real patriot, a real American, Jack Swagger. On the other you gave a World Champion by the name of Alberto Del Rio. A man who came into this country to take advantage of our motherland. Swagger is going to accomplish two goals at WM. He’s going to win the World title and reclaim American. That will be a proud America we can all live in. That is an America with Jack Swagger as its champion. And who is that good for?
Swagger: We the people! We the people! We the people!
Tag Champion Daniel Bryan comes out and heads to the ring to face Swagger.
[Commercial]
[Match 5]
[Singles Match]
[Daniel Bryan vs. Jack Swagger w/Zeb Colter]
Swagger has Bryan in a waist submission. Bryan gets out of it and kicks Swagger numerous times in the leg. Bryan runs the ropes. Swagger goes for a back body drop, but Bryan counters with a sunset flip for two. Bryan goes for a surfboard submission, but Swagger powers out of it. Swagger runs at Bryan and Bryan drop toe holds Swaggers on the turnbuckle back. He covers and gets a two count. Bryan grabs the arm and snaps it against his shoulder. Bryan off the ropes and Swagger clotheslines him out of the ring. Swagger exits the ring, grabs Bryan and goes for a ram into the turnbuckle, but Bryan slips out and dropkicks Swagger down. Bryan gets on the apron and goes for a running knee to the face, but Swagger avoids it and tackles Bryan into the barricade. Swagger tosses Bryan into the ring and gets a one count. Swagger stomps on Bryan’s chest a couple times. He picks him up and drives knees into Bryan at the corner. Swagger throws Bryan across the ring, runs forward and delivers a running knee to the gut. Swagger applies a double chicken wing submission. Bryan gets to his feet and runs the ropes only for Swagger to drive a knee into the injured ribs of Bryan. Swagger runs to the turnbuckle and hits a Swagger bomb on Bryan for two. Swagger waits for Bryan to get up. He runs and Bryan counters with a kick to the face. Bryan punches Swagger back. Swagger whips Bryan into the corner. Bryan back flips off the corner, runs the ropes and clotheslines Swagger down.
Swagger gets up and runs at Bryan. Bryan lowers the ropes and Swagger falls out of the ring. Bryan runs the ropes and suicide dives onto Swagger. Bryan tosses Swagger back into the ring. He climbs to the top and lands a missile dropkick. He covers and gets a two count. Bryan gets up and delivers numerous kicks to Swagger’s chest. He goes for a roundhouse, but Swagger manages to grab Bryan and slam him into the mat. Bryan catches Swagger and applies the No Lock submission, but Swagger manages to touch the bottom rope to break it. Bryan sees Swagger in the corner and goes for a running dropkick, but Swagger manages to avoid it. Swagger drives a knee into the back of Bryan’s ankle . He then nails a chop to the back of the knee. Swagger stands over Bryan, grabs the leg and applies the Patriot Act anklelock. Bryan taps.
[Winner via Submission: Jack Swagger]
[Time: 08:05]
Tonight, The Shield takes on Sheamus, Ryback, and Jericho.
Heyman is walking backstage. He’s heading to the ring to meet with Vickie, and it’s next.
[Commercial]
Vickie and Heyman are in the ring.
Vickie: EXCUSE ME! I am Vickie Guerrero, and I am the managing supervisor of Monday Night Raw. Now Paul, let’s not waste anymore time. I have a huge announcement to make, and this announcement could change your career and whole life. Tonight I am going to be naming a new assistant to myself. Ladies and gentlemen, the assistant to the managing supervisor of Monday Night Raw is…Brad Maddox!
Maddox comes out on stage.
Maddox: Thank you so much, Vickie. Hi, Paul! I’m Brad! In case you’re wondering why, it’s a reward for my loyalty and my services to this company, and to this show for exposing the relationship between you and the group that calls themselves The Shield. And Vincent Kennedy McMahon is so happy with me that he gave me the opportunity of a lifetime and made me assistant managing supervisor.
Vickie: Brad, it’s assistant TO the managing supervisor.
Maddox: Right, assistant managing supervisor.
Vickie: No, assistant TO the managing supervisor.
Heyman: COME ON! THIS! This is your big surprise for me? I don’t care what either one of you have to say. Thank you and goodnight.
McMahon: Mr. Heyman, woah woah woah.
Vince McMahon appears on the tron.
McMahon: Mr. Heyman, that’s not your surprise.
Heyman: What a pleasant surprise, Mr. McMahon. You look great.
McMahon: Close your mouth, Mr. Heyman. When you open it you’re lying. Last week I granted you a special stipulation for the title match last night.
Heyman: CM Punk and I requested that if Rock lose via DQ or count out that he would lose the title, and I thank you for having the heart to grant-
McMahon: Everyone knows I don’t have a heart. If I did it would be black and cold. Let me show you footage of last week.
A clip last Monday shows Paul saying he would do anything to get that stipulation.
McMahon: If you recall Mr. Heyman I had “anything” put in writing. You’re incapable of telling the truth, but anything means anything. For example I could fire you right now. That would be a very good idea. But firing is too good for you quite frankly. I’m only two weeks removed from hip surgery thanks to Brock Lesnar and you.
Heyman: I had nothing to do with that-
McMahon: Shut your mouth! Next week i’m going to step into the ring on my crutches. You’re going to be there to. And you and I…are going to have a fight.
Heyman looks stunned.
Six man tag coming up next.
[Commercial]
Jericho comes out and heads to the ring for the six man tag.
His partners, Sheamus and Ryback, come out in their respective entrances.
Ambrose, Rollins and Reigns come down to the ring from within the crowd.
[Match 6]
[Six Man Tag Match]
[The Shield vs. Chris Jericho, Sheamus and Ryback]
Ryback and Rollins start off. Ryback tosses Rollins into the corner and lands a ton of shoulder tackles until Jericho tells Ryback to calm down. He tags himself in. Ambrose is tagged in and Jericho catches him with a back elbow followed by a suplex. Jericho with a chop to the chest. He lands some kicks. Ambrose whips Jericho into the corner. Jericho with a dropkick off the top for a count of two. Jericho runs the ropes and Ambrose with a knee to the gut. He whips Jericho and Jericho with a cross body for two. Tag to Sheamus. Ambrose quickly tags in Reigns. Sheamus nails Reigns in the corner, and the two trade punches. Sheamus whips Reigns across the ring and lands some forearm clotheslines followed by a high running knee. Sheamus picks him up and delivers White Noise. Sheamus sets up for the Brogue Kick. He goes for it, but Rollins pulls Reigns out of the ring. Sheamus gives Ambrose the Brogue Kick instead.
[Commercial]
Reigns has Sheamus in a headlock. Sheamus gets up and headbutts Reigns. Reigns and Sheamus trade punches again until Reigns kicks Sheamus in the ropes. Tag to Ambrose and Ambrose delivers a running dropkick. Tag to Rollins and Rollins with a running dropkick. He covers and gets a two count. Guillotine choke on Sheamus. Sheamus tries to crawl to his corner, but Rollins kicks him back. Rollins stomps on Sheamus in the corner. Tag to Reigns. Sheamus kicks Reigns back and levels him with a clotheslines. Both men are down. Sheamus crawls to his corner and tags Ryback in. Ryback tags Rollins and Ryback knocks all three members down. Back body drop and a spinebuster to Rollins! Ryback waits for Rollins to get up and nails him with the meathook clothesline.
Ryback picks Rollins up and goes for shellshock, but Reigns runs in and spears Ryback down while Ambrose distracts the ref. Rollins covers and gets a two count. Ambrose stomps and punches Ryback. Ryback fights back and applies a headlock. Tag to Rollins. Rollins beats on Ryback. Tag to Reigns. Reigns chokes Ryback at the ropes. Ambrose continues the choke while the ref’s back is turned. Reigns keeps Ryback in the corner and tags Rollins. Rollins with some kicks to the head. He covers and gets a one count. Rollins drags Ryback to the corner and tags Ambrose. Ambrose with a neckbreaker on Ryback for two. Tag to Reigns. Reigns drives a knee into Ryback until he’s at the corner. Ryback goes for a splash and Ryback avoids it causing Reigns to crash land. Ryback and Reigns crawl to their corners and make hot tags to Jericho and Ambrose. Jericho off the ropes with two shoulder blocks. Springboard dropkick to Rollins. Running bulldog to Ambrose followed by the lionsault for a two count. Jericho goes for the Walls of Jericho, but Ambrose counters with an inside cradle for two. Reigns and Ryback fight each other on the outside. Jericho captures Ambrose in the Walls of Jericho. Reigns runs into the ring and Sheamus tackles him down. Rollins jumps off the ropes and hits a springboard diving knee to Jericho’s head. Ambrose covers Jericho and gets the three count.
[Winners via Pinfall: The Shield]
[Time: 13:38]
Next week, Mr. McMahon returns to fight Paul Heyman. Plus, John Cena takes on CM Punk with the winner facing Rock at WrestleMania
Still to come, Rock’s Championship Celebration.
[Commercial]
Kofi Kingston is in the ring for a match.
His opponent, Damien Sandow, comes out with a mic in hand.
Sandow: Silence the music! I am about to speak! To all of you uninformed halfwits, today is President’s Day. A day that your intellectual savior holds very near and dear to my heart. It is common knowledge that members of the Sandow family served as presidential advisers. Like my great grandfather Osiah Sandow who made the New Deal for president Theodore Roosevelt. I propose a new deal. You nitwits remain silent while I save you from the doldrums of your own ignorance. You’re welcome!
Sandow smacks Kingston in the head with the microphone and pummels him. Kingston gets back up and lands punches of his own. The match has not started. Sandow grabs Kingston and tosses him shoulder first into the turnbuckle post. Sandow exits the ring and tosses Kingston into the ring. He drives knees into Kingston’s face.
R-Truth comes out! Truth runs down to the ring. Sandow turns and gets attacked by him. Sandow retreats into the ring. Truth enters the ring, lands a side kick to Sandow followed by an Axe kick. Truth knocks Sandow out of the ring and helps Kingston to his feet.
Josh Matthews interviews DJ Cotrona and Adrian Palicki from GI Joe Retaliation. They’re here to support fellow GI Joe actor Rock’s celebration which is coming up soon.
[Commercial]
Another Fandango hype video.
Randy Orton comes out for his match.
His opponent, Tag Team Champion Kane, comes out next.
[Match 7]
[Singles Match]
[Randy Orton vs. Kane]
Bell sounds. They grapple. Orton with a side headlock. Kane shoves Orton into the ropes and hits a shoulder tackle. Orton pauses for a moment before deliver a kick to Kane. Orton twists the arm and shoves Kane into the corner. Kane whips him across the ring . Orton with a counter kick to the head. Orton climbs the turnbuckle, grabs Kane by the head and delivers forearm blows to the head. Kane shoves Orton off the top and he falls to the outside.
[Commercial]
Kane has Orton in a headlock. Orton punches Kane off and runs the ropes. He delivers a kick to the head, ducks a clothesline and Kane with a big boot to the face for a two count. Kane kicks Orton in the head and then drives a knee into his throat. He tosses Orton into the corner and jabs him in the throat. Orton fights back and the two trade punches until Kane catches the viper with a DDT for a two count. Kane with another headlock. Orton gets up and fights him off. Kane whips Orton into the corner and delivers a splash. He tries it again and Orton moves out of the way before hitting a clothesline. Orton climbs on top of Kane and delivers a ten count of punches before hitting a dropkick. Orton systematically stomps on Kane’s limbs. Kane gets to his feet and jabs Orton in the throat. He runs the ropes and hits a dropkick to the face for a two count. Another headlock. Orton punches Kane off of him, runs the ropes and ducks a clothesline before hitting a powerslam. Kane already to his feet. He shoves Orton into the ropes and grabs him with a side slam for two. Kane climbs to the top and waits for Orton to get up. When he does he goes for a clothesline and Orton avoids it. Kane lands on the mat. Orton puts Kane on the apron and goes for the DDT, but Kane drops Orton on the ropes. He goes for the chokeslam, but gets distracted when Bryan comes out. He gets distracted long enough for Orton to get back up and hit Kane with the RKO for the three count.
[Winner via Pinfall: Kane]
[Time: 09:32]
Up next, Rock’s Championship Celebration. No, really!
[Commercial]
A Louisiana marching band comes out and performs down the ramp. They form two lines.
WWE Champion The Rock comes out and heads to the ring. There’s a table in the ring with a belt shaped object covered in a cloth. Rock enters the ring and soaks in the love before speaking.
Rock: CM Punk last night you did everything you could to beat The Rock. And you showed everyone what a walking piece of garbage you were when you spit in The Rock’s face. Well two times in a row The Rock beat your monkey ass in the ring 1-2-3. Which allowed The Rock to wake up this morning in New Orleans, drive down here, walk down the aisle, enter this ring, hold this WWE Championship and know that we are live and the world is watching. And when the world is watching they know that FINALLY, THE ROCK HAS COME BACK TO LAFAYETTE!
Rock: 48 days until WrestleMania. The Rock is going to WM as WWE Champion, but he’s not going with this.
Rock holds up the title.
Rock: You guys know my story, i’ve been around a long time in this business. I have deep respect for the WWE Championship. When this title was unveiled 8 years ago by a certain WWE Superstar, it worked. And there was some people who thought this title was cool. But there’s also some people who believe in Bigfoot. But the bottom line is this. The Championship title should never look like a toy. And it should never ever…
Rock spins the centerpiece.
Rock: …spin.
Rock hands the title to an official.
Rock: You make sure that title goes in the Hall of Fame. To me, to The Rock, when you see the WWE Championship title, whether you’re a Superstar, part of the Universe, or watching it for the first time, it should inspire you. It should be worthy to be worn around the waists of great men who held the title and paved the way. Bruno Sammartino. Hulk Hogan. Bret “The Hitman” Hart, and The Rock’s good buddy Stone Cold Steve Austin. With that in mind ladies and gentlemen of Lafayette, and everyone around the world, I give to you your new WWE Championship.
Rock removes the cloth and shows off the new title. It’s a similar look to the pictures that were leaked online awhile back. It’s interested to note that there are also bull symbols on the sides of the title.
Rock: So going by the chant, The Rock assumes you love the title. You love the title?! DO YOU LOVE THE TITLE!? The Rock wanted to create something timeless, prestigious, and something that’s just flat out bad ass! Here’s the thing, considering what happened earlier tonight, who is The Rock going to face at WrestleMania? Is it going to be CM Punk? Or John Cena? There is one man who The Rock wants to face at Wrestlemania. One man who brings out the very best in The Rock. For professional reasons, for personal reasons, that man is…
John Cena comes out. He looks ready to say something until Punk comes out and smacks Cena in the back of the head with the old WWE title. Punk looks at the title and drops it on the ramp. He points at Rock and says “I want that one.” Punk stares down Rock. Rock stares down Punk. Punk then turns and walks away as Cena picks himself back up and the show comes to an end.