WWE 2009-2014: Raw 10/6 (IC Title: AJ Styles vs Cody Rhodes)

[✖ AJ]

Raw - January 25
Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH

Before the intro video, we are shown a history of the Royal Rumble video, ending with it saying "This Sunday".



Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole welcome us to Raw after the pyros and tell us that tonight we will see Randy Orton face Ted DiBiase with nowhere to run now, in a Lumberjack match, just 6 days before his WWE Title match. We are then followed up with the music of John Cena. He makes his way to the ring to a quite good ovation. He tells everybody not to worry and he'll make sure Randy Orton doesn't appear on Raw next week with the WWE Championship. He says last week Randy Orton decided he was going to ruin a match he made himself, a one where he chose the opponent he thought could beat the WWE Champion. He says that even if Orton didn't interfere, Jack Swagger would of tapped out anyway. He eventually asks Ted DiBiase to come out. He does so. Cena first of all wishes him good luck tonight, and says he knows how much Ted would like to crush Randy Orton, he asks he saves a little for this Sunday. Ted tells John not to worry about tonight, all he needs to be concerned about is his match this Sunday and that concussion of his. Until then, he'll keep Randy busy. They shake hands.

Commercial Break

We return with D-Generation X backstage. Hunter asks Shawn what the hell he was thinking just walking out last week. Shawn apologizes and says he worked things out with Teddy and Triple H will be in the Royal Rumble match. Hunter thanks him and tells him it's alright. Hunter asks if hes ready for their rematch. Shawn nods, and we go back to the ring where we have Evan Bourne already there.

Evan Bourne vs Jack Swagger

Out comes Jack Swagger as his opponent, but is on the mic as he comes down to the ring. He blabs about how technically he didn't lose last week. He rants on and on, and when at the ring Bourne dives over the top and hits him with a crossbody. He picks Swagger up and rolls him in. Bourne works on him on the mat for a while. Swagger tries to fight back but Bourne continues to get moves in. Bourne delivers a huge dropkick and goes for his top rope knees, and takes Swagger down. He kicks out however. Bourne rises and hits more strikes. He knocks Swagger down again and jumps up for the knees once more. However, this time Swagger catches him by the waist, and pulls him up onto his shoulders and delivers the Gut Wrench Powerbomb. He pins Bourne for the 3.

Winner of the match: Jack Swagger (5:14) **

Post-match Swagger taunts to the crowd and gets back on the mic. He says that John Cena's win at TLC last month was a fluke, and last week he still didn't get the pinfall or submission. He claims he'll win the Royal Rumble match and go onto WrestleMania.

Commercial Break

Royal Rumble Preview Match - Battle Royal
Kofi Kingston vs Jamie Noble vs Cody Rhodes vs Sheamus vs Big Show vs Chris Jericho

We return with Cody Rhodes making his way down to the ring. Then comes Sheamus, Jamie Noble, Kofi Kingston, and the Unified Tag Team Champions. The bell rings and this Royal Rumble preview is under way. Kofi and Rhodes go at it as do Sheamus and Noble. Jerishow sit back and watch. Sheamus delivers a huge clothesline to Noble over the top rope, but he pulls Sheamus over with him. Jamie Noble (1:23) and Sheamus (1:24) are eliminated. Kofi and Rhodes then notice Jerishow and they both take on one. This goes for a couple minutes before Kingston and Rhodes attempt to eliminate Big Show. Rhodes begins to turn on Kingston well Show is tipping and attempts to push him over as well. Jericho runs over and tips all 3 men over, including his own partner for the win. Kofi Kingston (5:08), Cody Rhodes (5:10), and Big Show (5:11) are eliminated.

Winner of the match: Chris Jericho (5:11) **

Jericho celebrated his victory, as Big Show seemed angry with him and got in the ring. He began to holler at Jericho, who tries to calm him down. They work things out seemingly, and walk out with the Unified Tag Titles and taunt together.

We cut backstage to see Josh Mathews with The Miz. He reminds him about losing last week, and Miz claims it was just luck for Santino. He says Santino reminds him of Fez from That 70s Show, nobody cares about him. But everybody cares about The Miz cause he's awesome.

Commercial Break

United States Championship
The Miz(c) vs Santino Marella

Miz comes out as we return and begins to speak but is cut off by Santino's music. The bell rings once he is in and they lock up. Santino surprises Miz by taking control early on, forcing Miz to get out of the ring. Santino follows after him only for Miz to hit a cheap shot. Miz then takes control from there and pulls Santino into the ring for a huge momentum turn. Miz hits tons of signature moves and prepares for the Skull Crushing Finale. Santino tries to pull off what he did last week and roll Miz up again, but the champ kicks out. Santino hits lots of arm drags once they are both up and hits a pretty nice dropkick to take momentum back. Santino eventually goes to the top rope for his headbutt and delivers it! Miz rolls away quickly avoiding being pinned. The referee checks on him as Santino walks over. Miz pushes Santino into the ref and rolls out of the ring. Santino once again follows only to be hit with the US Championship. Miz gets back into the ring, and the referee was back up easily and eventually counts 10.

Winner via count-out and still United States Champion: The Miz (7:50) **1/2

Post-match, Miz gets on the mic and says that once again The Miz proves he is simply the best by still being the United States Champion. This brings out Teddy Long, who tells Miz if he is really the best, not only will he try and show his talents in the Royal Rumble match and win, he'll beat Santino again, and he calls for the match to restart.

United States Championship
The Miz(c) vs Santino Marella

Miz yells up the ramp at Teddy in anger as the bell rings. Santino crawls behind Miz and rolls him up fast, putting his feet on the ropes without the ref seeing and counting the 3.

Winner and NEW United States Champion: Santino Marella (0:08) [No Rating]

Santino rolls out fast and is handed the US Title by the referee. Miz is on his knees in absolute shock. He pounds the mat with his fists. Santino points at Miz and says 'Who's awesomer now?'.

Commercial Break

We return and are shown what just went down by Lawler and Cole. We then cut backstage and see The Miz walking down a hall in anger. He bumps into Maryse. She's laughing at him. He asks her what is so funny and she talks in French at him before saying he lost to a box boy. Miz says he's not a box boy, he's Italian meaning he's a chef and calls Maryse stupid. He claims it was completely unfair as Teddy Long has it in for him. Maryse says then he might want to prove himself in that Royal Rumble match for Teddy and herself.

We then go to Randy Orton's lockerroom. He is talking to Mark Henry and MVP before Cody walks in. He asks him what kind of display was that. He says that Cody is the only one out of these 4 that is a part of that Royal Rumble match and he needs to be prepared. He then tells Henry and MVP they should've qualified to, and not slipped up. Cody apologizes and says that this Sunday will be his night. Randy says even if Cody wins, the celebration will be himself holding the WWE Championship high, and if he thinks anything otherwise he's 100% wrong. He tells Henry and MVP they better win again tonight or they will regret it.

Commercial Break

We return to the Edge return promo video.

D-Generation X vs Mark Henry and MVP

DX comes out and does their piece before MVP and Henry come down. In a rematch from last week, Henry and HHH start it off. The match goes slowly to start off but picks up. Both men get a few moves in and then we get some frequent tags with their partners. The match eventually goes DX's way and HBK delivers Sweet Chin Music on Henry, knocking him back to Hunter for a pedigree. However, MVP gets to HHH being the legal man and eventually delivers the Drive By. HBK pretends not to notice and pushes Henry's large body out of the ring well MVP pins HHH.

Winners of the match: Mark Henry and MVP (6:22) **1/2

HBK turns around and acts shocked at what happened. MVP gets out of the ring and HBK helps Hunter up. He says he's sorry, he thought he had this in the bag. Hunter seems a little angry but accepts it. He gets on the mic: "You know Shawn... the last few weeks between us have absolutely sucked. We can't seem to do anything right. So this Sunday at the Royal Rumble, we better make sure one of us walks out as the winner because they got 28 other guys to go through between them." HBK tells the crowd if they are not down with that, they got two words for ya.

We see Gail Kim and Melina walking down a hall before commercial.

Commercial Break

Gail Kim w/Melina vs Jillian w/Maryse

The match is basic as Jillian and Maryse come out first, Maryse seeming annoyed but watching her own back. Then comes Gail with Melina. The match starts off with Kim in complete control and Jillian not able to do anything as Kim hits lots of hard moves. Jillian seems hurt for a moment, but she fights through it and takes her control over Kim. She taunts to Maryse saying 'Look at me now!'. Maryse nods to her before Jillian turns straight into a bunch of kicks. Kim just continues to punish her for a minute before delivering the Eat Defeat and winning.

Winner of the match: Gail Kim (5:29) **

After the match, Melina celebrates with Kim. She tells Maryse to get in the ring, but she refuses to and backs up the ramp. Kim motions for the title and says '6 days'.

We go backstage and see John Cena walk into Teddy Long's office. He asks him what he thinks about the Lumberjack match tonight, and Teddy says he loves it. He tells John that he isn't supposed to choose sides, but he's hoping Cena stays the WWE Champion this Sunday. Cena thanks him and tells him about an idea he had. He says he'll call Teddy up about it later, and leaves. Our main event is next.

Commercial Break

Lumberjack Match
Randy Orton vs Ted DiBiase

Lumberjacks: Vance Archer, JTG, Shad, Kaval, Jimmy Wang Yang, Cody Rhodes, MVP, Mark Henry, Kofi Kingston, Evan Bourne, Jack Swagger.

DiBiase makes his way out first, followed up by Orton to a chorus of boos. The bell rings, and we see John Cena step out to the ramp with a chair. He sits down on it and stares at Orton, who gets hit from behind by Ted. This gives him control and Ted gets lots of moves on the former WWE Champion. Orton fights back quickly though, and tosses him out to the outside where he is beaten down by Jack Swagger and Vance Archer before being tossed back in. They each get chances to throw each other out, with different people attacking at times. At one point, Rhodes hits the Cross Rhodes on DiBiase on the floor outside before we take a break.

Commercial Break

When we return, Orton is really pounding on the skull of DiBiase and hits a lot of moves. He then goes to throw DiBiase over the top rope, but Ted holds on. He grabs Orton's neck and runs over to where Cryme Tyme are and tosses him out. This brings over Kingston, Yang, and Bourne as well to assist in beating him down before all the other men come over. A brawl between the Lumberjacks break out and DiBiase gets lost in the mix. Orton gets on the apron to command things at them. John Cena runs down towards the ring fast despite his concussion from the punt the week before and begins to strike at all the heel lumberjacks. Orton backs off fast and gets in the ring. He continues to command things. DiBiase gets in the ring throughout the scuffle and turns Orton into the Dream Street for the pin!

Winner of the match: Ted DiBiase (14:46) ***

Post-match, Cena gets in the ring and celebrates with DiBiase before Rhodes, MVP, and Henry get in. They begin to strike at them only for them to fight back fast and take them out. Henry is left and they work together to toss him to the outside. Orton rises up and strikes Cena in the head, causing Cena to collapse down to a knee in pain. DiBiase begins to defend him and takes Orton down. He checks on the Champ before Orton runs over to hit DiBiase, but he hauls Orton over the top rope. He helps Cena back up and taunts with him to end Raw.

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[legendkiller8]

- That was a nice RAW man. Nice promo with John Cena and Ted DiBiase. I don't think that they'd shake hands though. I'd bet they don't like each other. Not after how many times DiBiase cost him the WWE Championship this year.
-Good for Swagger to win. Imagine if he'd win the Royal Rumble.
-Big Show is like an animal only Jericho can tame. Guess that's why they call him the Liontamer.
-Glad that Miz retained the title. You've really pushed him well.
-Santino winning the United States Championship? This is a wrestler who lost to a girl.
Anyways it was a good shocker.
-Mark Henry and MVP with another win over DX. Wow cool!
-Nice win for Gail Kim
-Amazing main event. Nice for DiBiase to win. This diary keeps rolling and becoming popular. Keep up the good work.
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[✖ AJ]

ECW 1/19 Preview

-> With 5 days until the Royal Rumble, William Regal will be facing Vladimir Kozlov, one of his two opponents, who is also his protege. Will this cause even more destruction into what was formerly 3?

-> And Ezekiel Jackson will be in action as well, facing Drew Dalton.

-> Plus, Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas will get their hands on each other after the altercations between them this week.

-> And how will things settle between Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder now that Rosa is in the hands of Primo?

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[✖ AJ]

ECW - January 26
U.S. Bank Arena - Cincinnati, OH



After the pyros and the introduction from Josh Mathews and Todd Grisham we are brought to the titantron. We see Tiffany, and she addresses the audience about how next week Abraham Washington will be the guest general manager. She then says however, tonight is tonight, and this Sunday is the Royal Rumble. She tells us about some matches here tonight, and to enjoy them. Before she can say anything more, Abraham Washington makes his way out to the ramp with his titantron cutting her off. He acts like he doesn't notice, and he speaks to the crowd. He says next week will be the best week in the history of ECW. He announces that next week, we will see the two men who didn't win the ECW Title match at the Royal Rumble face off in a Steel Cage match to determine the #1 contender. He also says that a huge 8-man tag team match will be taking place as well: Christian, Shelton Benjamin, Tyler Reks, and Tommy Dreamer to face Drew Dalton, Charlie Haas, Mike Knox, and Eric Escobar. He tells the crowd not to worry about a thing, ECW will be in the best hands it ever has been.

Commercial Break

Shelton Benjamin vs Charlie Haas

When we return we get the highlights of Haas/Benjamin's altercations recently and changes of behavior. Once both in the ring the bell rings and Haas hits lots of aggressive moves on The Gold Standard. Shelton fights back fast though and both of them manage some amateur wrestling moves on each other before getting some more common seen moves. Both men get some signature moves in on each other and trade momentum for a few minutes. Benjamin goes for the Paydirt, but Haas pushes him off. When Benjamin comes back, Haas delivers a huge flapjack face first into the turnbuckle. He then hits a move we haven't seen before where he picked Shelton up by the waist and dropped the back of his head on his knee, then applying a sleeper hold. Benjamin was easily droned down and Haas got the win.

Winner of the match: Charlie Haas (7:01) **1/2

After the match, Haas continues to stomp over the fallen Benjamin, and taunts to the crowd.

We cut backstage to see Christian walking into Tiffany's office. He asks her why he wasn't put in a match tonight. She says she wanted to rest one of her best ECW Stars for the Royal Rumble match. Christian says that's a smart idea. Tiffany hypes up to him about Edge's return, and Christian says that Edge returning is a great thing and he's proud that he is already on his way back. He says that he hopes Edge has a better attitude then he did before he was injured.

Commercial Break

We return with Christian making his way down to the ring. He gets on the mic and he talks about Edge's return is nothing compared to what he will do in the Royal Rumble match. He says he's going to win, even if he has to go through his former best friend. He then moves onto Drew Dalton. He claims this man is nothing but an embarrassment to those who grace this ring, because all he wants to do is cause other people pain because he is hideous and he wants to make other people look the same so he seems normal. He sits outside to watch the match.

Drew Dalton vs Ezekiel Jackson

Dalton made his way out staring down Christian, followed by Jackson. This match went slow for the most part, as both big men took their time. Especially Dalton, who stared at Christian when he had the chance. However, at one point Jackson caught him doing so and began to strike him repeatedly. He got the upperhand and clotheslined Dalton over the top rope. This got him angry and he got up to boot Christian in the face. Jackson allows it as Dalton gets counted out well pounding on Christian.

Winner of the match via Count-Out: Ezekiel Jackson (5:04) *1/2

After the match, Jackson ignores what is going on as referees come down and pull Dalton away from beating down Christian.

Commercial Break

We see the Edge returning this Sunday promo.

We then go to the arena and we have Zack Ryder make his way down to the ring with a kit in his hand. He talks about how his girl was stolen from a Puerta Rican rat. He says that first his former tag team partner decided to show up and hit on her, then this joke Primo came in and took her away out of nowhere, sticking his nose where it didn't belong. He asks Hawkins to come out. He does. Ryder says that they don't need Rosa anyway, all they need is to be partners again. Hawkins thinks about it, but declines. He says Ryder's new attitude is pathetic and he doesn't want to be a part of it. Zack gives a speech about how this has gotten him far already, and Hawkins points out he doesn't have a belt around his waist. Ryder looks angry, and Hawkins dares him to hit him. Ryder refuses, and Hawkins thinks for a moment. He says alright, he'll join him. He begins to leave, but Ryder grabs him by the arm. He tells him to stay in the ring and he gets out to grab a chair. He gets in and sits it down, telling Hawkins to take a seat. He grabs the kit and opens it up to reveal scissors and a razor. Hawkins gets up in refusal and Ryder tells him if he really wants to be friends again, he'll have to. So Ryder cuts the hair of Hawkins really short, kind of like his. He gives him a bandanna and Hawkins nods. They hug.

Our main event is next.

Commercial Break

Non-Title Match
ECW Champion William Regal vs Vladimir Kozlov

When we return it is time for our main event, as Regal makes his way down to the ring, followed by Kozlov. The bell rings and Regal tries to keep Kozlov from doing anything, but he does and begins to assault Regal hard. He keeps ultimate control for at least five minutes before Regal gets out of the ring and walks around with Kozlov to follow him. He tosses the Moscow Mauler into the steel steps and tries to beat a count out, but Kozlov gets in after him. Regal takes control from there, keeping Kozlov on the mat. However, he fights back and stands up with Regal on his back and he backs into the turnbuckle. Regal yells out in pain, and Kozlov picks him up. Regal rakes the eyes and hits a low dropkick to the knees before booting him through the ropes.

Commercial Break

We return with a clip of during the break, Regal trying to calm down Kozlov well he is sitting in the corner, but he is grabbed by the throat and pushed back. We have Kozlov in control over Regal hitting massive power moves over him. He delivers a huge chokeslam on the ECW Champion and goes for the pin, but Regal puts his foot on the ropes. Kozlov is getting furious and stays in the corner. We see Regal rolling to the opposing corner reaching in his tights. He turns after standing to a running Kozlov and clocks him in the jaw. He then hits a DDT to make it look as if it was a simple take down, and hooks the leg. We see brass knucks on his hand well the referee doesn't notice and counts the 3.

Winner of the match: William Regal (13:57) ***

Post-match, Regal slips the brass knucks into his tights and raises the ECW Title high. This brings out Ezekiel Jackson. He gets in and glares at Regal. He tells him the belt is his. He walks over to Kozlov and yanks him up and delivers a chokeslam. This causes Regal to take himself out of the ring and back off, leaving Jackson standing over Kozlov to end ECW.

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[✖ AJ]

-> Goldberg's signing months ago, and hold off of redebut, was so Goldberg can get rid of some ring rust. WWE has come up with 2 scenarios for him to return soon. His contract will most likely be over by the end of March, after WrestleMania. Apparently they just want him as a big name on the roster for the meantime.

-> Reports are saying that the WWE Creative has made it's final decisions for the Royal Rumble this Sunday. Expect at least 1 title change.

-> And according to sources, Fergie's performance at WrestleMania 26 of the National Anthem will not be the only performance done. The WWE wants at least 2 other performances, and have asked Rev Theory to perform.

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[✖ AJ]

Smackdown 1/22 Preview

-> With 3 days before Royal Rumble, an ultimate showdown will take place when CM Punk and John Morrison face off in a non-title main event match. Will Undertaker be there?

-> And as the Intercontinental Championship is going to be on the line at the Royal Rumble in an open invitational, and Ziggler's boasting around, he will now have to find himself a tag team partner to face Rob Van Dam and Booker T.

-> And what will be going on with the Women's Championship?

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[✖ AJ]

Smackdown - January 29
U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati, OH



Instead of a pyro display to kick off Smackdown, we have the lights go out. Jim Ross and Matt Striker wonder if Punk is messing with them again. However, Undertaker begins to walk out to a good pop. He eventually makes his way to the ring. He gets on the mic and talks about how these past weeks CM Punk put the bounty out on him, everybody who has attempted, including his own brother, has failed by falling before him. He continues to talk about how Punk will be down before him like all of his bounty attempties. This brings Punk out to the ramp, and he tells Taker that even though he's 100% against it, the 'Dead Man' is going to be needing some drugs to survivie after he is done with him, that is if he doesn't already do any already. He mocks Taker and says he isn't afraid, and Taker raises his arms up with pyros hitting around Punk, causing him to scurry backstage.

Commercial Break

Unified Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho w/Big Show vs Duke Rotundo w/Bo Rotundo

We return with The Rotundo's making their way down to the ring followed by Jerishow. The bell rings and Jericho takes control early. However, Bo fights back fast. He manages to get him down into the corner and hit lots of punches to the forehead. Jericho escapes fast and they each trade momentum there on in. Bo goes for a huge clothesline, but Jericho ducks and grabs the referee to distract him. Big Show gets on the ring apron and Bo runs over only to be hit with the knockout punch. He falls back as Show drops down and takes care of Duke and Jericho hits the codebreaker and gets the pin.

Winner of the match: Chris Jericho (8:33) **1/2

Post-match, the Unified Tag Team Champions celebrate Jericho's victory in the ring. He gets on the mic and claims that this Sunday at the Royal Rumble he will win and nobody can stop him. Show looks at him and to the crowd, who cheers at him, and he grab Jericho by the neck and runs to the ropes to throw him over. Jericho screams at him as Show grabs the mic now looking over at him, he tells him "Payback for this past Monday, Chris."

Commercial Break

We return to Josh Mathews backstage and he introduces his guest, Batista. He asks him what his views are on John Morrison pinning him 2 weeks in a row. He tells Josh that he will get his hands on Morrison one of these days, but he is going to end this thing with Mysterio and Guerrero tonight. He says that he is going to take care of them both at the same time.

We then go to Paul Heyman's office and we have Dolph Ziggler step in. He tells Heyman not to worry, he will be here again next week and still have the Intercontinental title around his waist. Heyman says that we'll see about that, and tells him he needs to be concerned about a partner tonight. Ziggler tells him not to worry about that, and the tag match is next.

Commercial Break

Booker and RVD make their way out. Out comes Ziggler and he tells them that he has found somebody they have no comparison to. Somebody who is a former world champion and a man who beat The Undertaker last week. He introduces Kane.

Booker T and Rob Van Dam vs Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler and Kane

Booker starts things off with Ziggler. The match goes pretty quick paced at this point and they each hit lots of chops back and forth. Ziggler jumps up and hits the dropkick. Booker takes ultimate control and hits lots of good offensive moves. Ziggler ducks a huge kick and takes Booker down to the mat and stomps him hard repeatedly. He makes the tag to Kane and he takes that control from him. Booker makes his way over to RVD and tags him in quick, and he fights back at Kane. They both get momentum points and RVD ducks an uppercut and takes Kane down. Action gets quicker and the match comes to an end after Booker hits the Scissors Kick on the then legal Ziggler and RVD hits the 5 Star Frog Splash for the 3.

Winners of the match: Rob Van Dam and Booker T (11:13) ***

After the match, Booker and RVD celebrate. Ziggler gets up and begins to pound on them. In comes Kane again and he chokeslams Ziggler. He then delivers a double chokeslam to RVD and Booker. He stands tall.

Commercial Break

We return and out to the ring comes Beth Phoenix. She gets on the mic and says that Michelle McCool is a coward. She is afraid of Beth just like every other Diva in the lockerroom. She says that's probably because she is different from all of them and is a Glamazon, not a Diva. She calls McCool out. She does and they argue back and forth a bit. Phoenix says that she talked to Paul Heyman, and she has her shot at the Women's Championship. McCol says that is no problem. Phoenix says it is, because McCool won't be running and Layla won't be able to help her because for the 2nd time in history they will have a Woman's cage match! The crowd loves it as McCool seems scared. Beth laughs.

We then go backstage to see Rey Mysterio and Chavo Guerrero making their way down to the ring. Their handicap match with Batista is next.

Commercial Break

Handicap Match
Batista vs Rey Mysterio and Chavo Guerrero

Chavo and Rey come out followed up by Batista. The bell rings and Rey starts with him. They have lots of back and forth slow action before Batista gets really aggressive and pounds down on him. Rey begins to fight back quick and manages to roll to his corner and tag in Chavo. He gets in and delivers lots of moves in. Batista takes that aggression from his assault on Rey. Rey gets in and they double team on Batista before the referee gets them seperated. Lots of back and forth action from their and Rey eventually gets tagged in and delivers the 619 and Chavo tags in and goes for the Frog Splash, but Batista moves and stands. He takes Rey out and hits the Batista bomb on Chavo for the 3.

Winner of the match: Batista (10:43) **1/2

Batista takes a chair and continues his assault post-match before security comes down and seperates it all.

Commercial Break

We have the final Edge return promo play.

Royal Rumble Preview Match
Drew McIntyre vs Paul Burchill vs R-Truth vs Finlay vs Tyson Kidd vs DH Smith

After all 6 get down to the ring it all spills out into brawls. We quickly have Finlay tossed out by Burchill only a minute or so in. Finlay is eliminated (1:04). More spilling out and some finishers are seen come in quickly before Truth throws Burchill over the top. Paul Burchill is eliminated (3:45). Smith runs over only to have Truth pull the ropes down and get him over. DH Smith is eliminated (3:50). This leaves Kidd, Truth, and McIntyre. They double team Truth only for him to fight back fast. Nobody is out after a couple minutes and Truth hits a spin kick to Kidd's head and he falls over the top. Tyson Kidd is eliminated (6:10). Over comes McIntyre and he hits his modified DDT finishing move. He picks Truth up to toss him out easily. R-Truth is eliminated (6:33).

Winner of the match: Drew McIntyre (6:33) **

McIntyre taunts over his victory and says the Rumble is his.

We go backstage to Josh Mathews and he interviews John Morrison. He tells him he has scored numerous big victories recently and now he faces CM Punk. Morrison says he has faced Punk multiple times before and he guarantees if Punk can beat Undertaker again this Sunday, he'll have to be prepared for the Guru of Greatness to see him again, at Wrestle Mania.

Commercial Break

Non-Title Match
World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk vs John Morrison

Morrison comes out first, followed by Punk. The match kicks off with Morrison in control and causing Punk to scurry out fast. Morrison follows after him and hits lots of moves at him. Punk gets them both back in the ring and takes advantage with lots of ground work moves. Morrison fights back fast and hits an early Moonlight Drive. He covers Punk but he gets his foot on the bottom rope. They each get momentum swings for the next few minutes and Punk runs up to Morrison the top rope and knees him on the face, putting the Guru of Greatness outside of the ring.

Commercial Break

We return with Punk working on Morrison with a headlock in the middle of the ring. The crowd is behind Morrison and he tries to get out of the hold. He wills himself on and gets to his feet. He fights back at Punk hard and he hits lots of signature moves within the next couple minutes. Punk goes for a GTS, but Morrison pulls him down a bit and hits the Moonlight Drive! Out comes The Hardy Boyz before Morrison can pin him and begin to beat down on Morrison.

Winner via Disqualification: John Morrison (14:56) ***1/2

The Hardyz have Punk join in on the beatdown of Morrison. This causes the lights to go out, and Undertaker appears in the ring when they come back on. Punk gets out of the ring and tells The Hardyz to get him. They tell him they don't want to and Taker comes over and begins to strike them. They get the numbers game early and Morrison gets up to assist Taker. They get The Hardyz out of the ring. They look at each other and Morrison motions the title to Taker, then to himself. Punk and The Hardyz back up the ramp and he raises the World Title up to end Smackdown.

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[tg11]

I'm really excited and intrigued to see what your Royal Rumble PPV is going to look like, can't wait to read it, I'm waiting with so much anticipation, can you just get to it already, please, because it would be much appreciated

[legendkiller8]

Jan 27, 2010 13:58:05 GMT -5 tg11 said:

I'm really excited and intrigued to see what your Royal Rumble PPV is going to look like, can't wait to read it, I'm waiting with so much anticipation, can you just get to it already, please, because it would be much appreciated

Well don't rush the guy. He's working hard on this diary. But this diary is doing good as of now. Looking forward to the Rumble this Sunday

[tg11]

I am so sorry that I came off as being impatient, and rushing you, it is just that I was overly excited and I am just waiting in anticipation, that's all, and i went too far and snapped, I'm sorry again for my actions, it is just that I am looking forward to the Rumble and reading it.

Hope the Rumble PPV is really good, and that it lives up to its standard of its promo "I Am The One"

[✖ AJ]

Goldberg's deal with WWE falls through
According to other sources, Goldberg's deal with WWE was confirmed to be wrong. Goldberg reportedly agreed to sign the deal with WWE, but apparently he has decided not to. Apparently he was not satisfied with his ring work, and said he'd consider returning someday, but right now is not the time. WWE has reportedly been on the hunt now of what to do now that the storyline plots are incapable of happening.

Rob Van Dam hints at Rumble match winner
Rob Van Dam recently posted on his website that this Sunday at the Royal Rumble people should expect "somebody new" to win the Rumble match.

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[legendkiller8]

Jan 27, 2010 19:56:55 GMT -5 tg11 said:

I am so sorry that I came off as being impatient, and rushing you, it is just that I was overly excited and I am just waiting in anticipation, that's all, and i went too far and snapped, I'm sorry again for my actions, it is just that I am looking forward to the Rumble and reading it.

Hope the Rumble PPV is really good, and that it lives up to its standard of its promo "I Am The One"

It's cool. Everyone does it. Even I've done it before.

SmackDown Review Coming

[tg11]

I AM THE ONE, THE RUMBLE, WWE... ROYAL RUMBLE, 30 MEN, FIGHTING FOR ONE CHANCE, AN EXPRESS TICKET TO WRESTLEMANIA!!!!!!!!! I, I, I AM, I AM THE ONE, I AM THE ONE....... (2010 ROYAL RUMBLE PROMO) WHO WILL WIN THE 2010 ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH IN THIS PAY-PER-VIEW, YOUR PICKS TO WIN THE RUMBLE MATCH, I THINK JERICHO WILL WIN IT, HOPEFULLY YOUR ROYAL RUMBLE PPV MEETS EXPECTATIONS AND SURE SHOCKS US

[✖ AJ]

We are welcomed to the Royal Rumble with a promo video before we transition into the theme song "Let The Madness Begin" by Fozzy.



The pyros click off around the arena. We are welcomed by each Smackdown, ECW, and Raw. Each brand talks about their primary matches and the Royal Rumble, each hoping their brand takes the victory.

5-Pack Challenge for the Intercontinental Championship


- Dolph Ziggler makes his way out to the ring first, awaiting his challengers.
- The music of Jeff Hardy plays and he comes down to the ring with his brother Matt at his side, Matt, not being a former Intercontinental Champion, is not competing.
- Up next is Booker T to a good pop from the Atlanta crowd.
- He is followed by Rob Van Dam, probably the favorite in the match.
- And lastly out comes the Big Red Machine, Kane.

The bell rings and we are underway. Ziggler stays back as Kane goes after RVD well Booker and Jeff go at it. Some nice action between all of them to kick it off, and we are reminded that it's a first fall victory. Kane hits a big boot on RVD and Ziggler runs over trying to steal one, but the Big Red Machine breaks it up. He grabs Ziggler by the throat and pushes him to the corner before Booker attacks from behind. We get some more scrambling going on before Jeff and Booker go to the outside. We have RVD working on Kane before Ziggler comes over to RVD. Some transitions of momentum between those 3 for a minute or so before Jeff gets back in to work on them all. Jeff manages to execute the Twist of Fate on Van Dam in the mix, well Matt attacks Booker on the outside well the referee is distracted. Kane then begins to clean house with tons of clotheslines and uppercuts. He even delivers a chokeslam to Hardy, causing him to roll out of the ring. He goes for a double chokeslam on Ziggler and RVD, but they both kick him in the gut and throw him to the mat. The teamwork fades fast as Ziggler takes down RVD with a dropkick. We spread out with lots more action, and Ziggler goes for the Zig Zag but RVD pulls himself away. He gets advantage and Booker and Jeff both get back in. RVD takes care of Jeff again, and Booker hits the Scissors Kick on Ziggler before Kane takes him out during the Spinarooni. RVD hits the 5 Star Frog Splash on Ziggler, but before he can pin him Kane yanks him up and chokeslams him to cover him for the 3.

Winner and NEW Intercontinental Champion: Kane (9:49) **1/2

Kane celebrates his victory with his pyros from the corners of the ring. He takes hold of the IC Title well Striker puts over how this will be competition for the Smackdown community.

We cut backstage and see Paul Heyman, Tiffany, and Teddy Long. They are all chatting about how big the Royal Rumble will be tonight. Batista walks in and Paul says here's his pick to be the winner of the Royal Rumble match for the 2nd time tonight. Batista thanks him, and tells Paul he might want to gamble on that, he'll make a lot of money for himself. We are shown Kelly Kelly and Maria standing with a cart, being the tumblers. They roll it for The Animal, and he picks a number. He goes to open it as John Morrison steps in. Him and Batista stare down and Morrison tells him to calm down and if he isn't going to open it, go play with his ball. JoMo takes one of his own and opens it up, as does Batista. Morrison looks satisfied with his and Batista looks angry. Morrison looks over his shoulder and whispers that doesn't look so good, and shows Batista his number in taunt before stepping out, leaving Batista fuming.

Triple Threat Match for the ECW Championship
William Regal© vs Ezekiel Jackson vs Vladimir Kozlov


- We go back to the arena, and we have Vladimir Kozlov make his way down to the ring aggressively.
- He is followed by Ezekiel Jackson, who looks with a devious smirk at the Moscow Mauler.
- Then lastly we have the ECW Champion, William Regal make his way to the ring.

The bell rings and all three men look around at each other. Kozlov steps over to Regal, who tells him to calm down. Jackson walks over and backs Kozlov up, telling him to think of last week. Kozlov is in rage, and strikes Jackson, then Regal as he applauds, dropping him to the mat. Kozlov and Jackson get into a fist fight, and Regal runs over attempting to clothesline both men down, but neither of them do. They clothesline the ECW Champion together before continuing their brawl. They then get some more complex moves in with clotheslines, big boots, and a couple suplexes here and there for the next couple minutes. Regal walks over and tries to roll up Jackson, but he kicks out and looks at him in anger. Regal backs up, only to be stopped by the body of Vladimir Kozlov. He turns and is hit with a huge big boot to the jawline. This leads to Jackson walking over to hit some more moves of his own, and he clotheslines Kozlov over the top rope. He grabs Regal's neck and yanks him up. He stalls him in a suplex for about 30 seconds, with the crowd roaring with cheers, and Jackson drops Regal straight down, and the champ seems dazed. He isn't finished though, and pulls him back up and does the same with a military press. After that, however, Kozlov gets into the ring and delivers a huge running Battering Ram to Jackson. He taunts to the crowd in a chorus of boos, before he turns to Regal and is hit with a boot to the gut and a running knee to the face, sending him to the mat. Jackson is starting to get back up, and Regal pounds on his back before being pushed away. Jackson takes Regal down in the corner and he walks to Kozlov. They fight back and forth before Jackson ducks a big boot and hits a large chokeslam. This causes Regal to run over and take out Jackson's legs, and pushing him through the middle and bottom rope before covering Kozlov and putting his feet on the ropes for leverage and stealing the win.

Winner and still ECW Champion: William Regal (13:41) ***

After the match, Regal is in huge celebration as if he had just won the World Series, Super Bowl, Stanley Cup, and NBA Championship all in one night. Kozlov is raging with anger as Regal taunts to him as he backs up the ramp.

We go to the office again, and Tiffany says ECW has some great talent in the Rumble match, and they need to expect something huge. Heyman says ECW has turned to crap every since Vince got it. Before anything else can be said, Teddy breaks them up as Zack Ryder comes into the office. He introduces himself to Teddy and Heyman. He walks to Kelly and Maria and flirts with them a bit as they do their tumbling. Ryder picks a number and shouts his "Woo Woo Woo" in praise of a good number. He walks out smirking. Heyman calls him a fruit.

We then get a video package for John Cena and Randy Orton's feud.

WWE Championship
John Cena© vs Randy Orton


- Randy Orton slowly makes his way down to the ring with a mixed reaction from the crowd, and he seems intent on winning already.
- Orton waits in the ring and then out comes John Cena to a chorus of cheers, with a few boos. He salutes, and makes his way down.

The bell rings and they stare at each other, well Cole and Lawler put over the greatness of their feud, and it could all be settled here tonight. They lock up, with Cena winning it by pushing Orton to the corner. Orton seems calm and walks back out. They lock up again, this time Orton getting the win over it. Cena looks calm like Orton, but Orton doesn't do what the Champ did and kicks him in the stomach. He pulls Cena out to the middle of the ring and begins to deliver a combination of strikes and finishes it off with a dropkick. He lurks around like a hyena, and hits more strikes on Cena as soon as he rises. He works the champs neck a lot and applies a headlock in the middle of the ring. Cena tries to will himself on, with the hold wrenched in good. The crowd begins to chant his name and Cena begins to rise up a little bit, and he forces Orton over his shoulder. He mounts on top of him to get a bunch of punches of his own. This causes Orton to get out of the ring and Cena follows. They begin to trade blows on the outside, and both get in at the count of 8. Orton is up first and stomps down on him. Cena fights back fast though and eventually takes The Viper down with a shoulder block. He hits the 5 knuckle shuffle, and climbs the top rope. A huge leg drop from the top takes him back down. Cena goes for the pin, but Orton just barely gets his shoulder up. Cena pulls him up and strikes at him again. He delivers a huge protoplex before attempting to go for the STF, but Orton pulls himself away fast. The Champ walks over again to try and apply it, but he is kicked away. Once he comes back over, a mistake here, Orton strikes with a huge clothesline. This gives The Viper the advantage and he hits lots of offensive moves to the crowds disliking. Orton pulls Cena through the ropes and hits the stalling DDT, taking a lot of time to do this. He begins to prepare for an RKO. Cena begins to stir, and rises to his feet. Orton jumps for the RKO, but he is pushed away. He rebounds off the ropes and is hit with the Attitude Adjustment! Cena covers him, but Orton gets his foot nearly on the bottom rope. Cena begins to get angry and delivers vicious strikes before yanking Orton to the outside and throwing him into the steel steps. He pulls The Viper back in after smashing his head off the steel post. Cena climbs up for another leg drop, and delivers. Orton rises up in pain, and Cena hits the shoulder block again, and immediately goes for the STF. He once again gets stuffed and can't get it on. He is completely in rage and awaits Orton to rise. When he does, and turns around, he lifts him for the Attitude Adjustment again. He shouts to the crowd, but Orton pulls himself off to his feet, and ducks the punch and delivers a devastating RKO, dropping Cena straight on the top of his head! He covers him; 1... 2... 3. Orton is the champion again.

Winner and NEW WWE Champion: Randy Orton (19:43) ****

Orton rises back up and yells something at Cena. The referee hands him the WWE Championship, and he raises it up high. He eventually gets out of the ring, well Cena gets on his hands in knees in disappointment. He punches the mat, before rolling out of the ring. The crowd claps for him, but he isn't finished here. He storms over to the time keeper and throws him out of his seat. He takes the steel chair and wraps it around the steel post with one shot. He kicks over steel steps and is completely p.o.'d. He walks up the ramp and yells in rage. He goes backstage.

We go to the General Managers' office again, and this time Teddy promotes Raw winning the Rumble. In comes Shawn Michaels and Triple H. Teddy puts over D-X being one of the greatest ever. Hunter brags a bit about that well Shawn picks his number. HHH asks Shawn to get him one, but HBK says no and walks out. Hunter makes the excuse Shawn is just pumped up for the Rumble. He takes a number, opens it, and sighs a bit. He says he can deal with it.

Diva's Championship
Maryse© vs Gail Kim


- Kim makes her way down to the ring first, crowd with a little pop.
- Then out comes Maryse, the crowd more caring about her body then her in-ring abilities (at least the men).

The bell rings and Kim immediately takes control with tons of strikes to Maryse's disliking as she screams for her to back off. The referee splits it up and Maryse yells some French at her, and Kim walks back over only to have a slap to the face. The Diva's Champion takes some control of her own with lots of strikes to Kim's back and a few pretty powerful moves for a Diva. They both collide with clotheslines each and are left on the mat together. They both manage to rise to their feet eventually, and Maryse kicks Gail in the gut before hitting a kick to the face. Kim seems actually hurt off that, so Maryse begins to take it a bit slow. A few basic moves to keep it going, and Gail begins to fight back with a huge hurricanrana. Gail gets lots of moves of her own such as suplexes, dropkicks, simple kicks, simple punches, and a spinning clothesline. Maryse is then cornered and hit with a kick to the face. Kim backs up and does cartwheels, and attempts the elbow but Maryse moves. She connects with a beautifully maneuvered French Kiss to lay Kim out and covers her for the victory.

Winner and still Diva's Champion: Maryse (7:13) **

Maryse taunts her win after the match and we get some highlights from the match, especially the French Kiss DDT that hit so smoothly.

We then go backstage to see Savannah. She welcomes John Cena, and she asks him about losing the WWE Title. Cena takes the mic:
"You know, when I signed that contract to face Randy Orton with my WWE Championship to be on the line... I also signed myself away if I lost it. This was the complete final stand with no loopholes. Nobody, no matter what power they may have, can allow the loser of the match to have another shot at the WWE Title as long as that other man is the champion. So now that I have no way of getting my shot at the WWE Title again... I am just going to have to prove to everybody that I am still worthy of being known as the Champ even when I don't have that gold over my shoulder every time I walk down to that ring. This isn't about anybody else anymore, this is just about me... John Cena is going to show he is still number 1."

After that, we go to a video package highlighting The Undertaker and CM Punk's feud over the past couple months.

Last Man Standing Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
CM Punk© vs Undertaker


- CM Punk makes his way down to the ring first, seeming confident but knowing what he's up for.
- Then we have the long and eerie entrance of The Undertaker.

The bell rings, and the Last Man Standing Match is officially under way. Taker steps out, and Punk follows up. They begin to lock up, but Punk pulls out and hits lots of kicks to start it off. He takes Taker to the corner with more strikes, beginning to change things up a bit. They begin an exchange, and Punk gets more and more behind with Taker's strikes. He delivers one hard one, driving the Straight Edge champion to the mat. He backs up, and Taker follows only to be kicked with a low blow. This brings him down to the mat and Punk begins to pound on him viciously. Punk gets more brutal with each strike by delivering them to the forehead each time he swings his fist down. He keeps this going on for a minute or so before getting out of the ring. Taker is shaken up, and catches his breath as he begins to get to his feet well Punk gets back in with a steel chair. He clocks the Dead Man with it, and drops him down with another one. The referee begins to count, reaching 5 before Taker can get back to a knee. Punk hits him again, this time the referee reaching 6. This keeps going up until the 8, and Taker ducks the chair shot. He rises back up and strikes Punk hard. He catches a chair swing and pulls it away, and clocks Punk in the back with it. Taker decides he doesn't need it and tosses the chair away before booting Punk in the face. The referee counts to 4 and Punk is back up, only to get hit with another boot, this time sending him out of the ring. Taker climbs to the top rope and as Punk rises, he goes for the clothesline, but the Champion avoids it. The referee gets out and begins to count Taker down. He gets to 3 only and Taker is up thanks to the barricade. Punk takes advantage and throws Taker's face into the steel steps, but the Dead Man isn't finished off at all yet and he punches back and throws Punk into the steps. He pushes him slightly in the ring, and leaves the head out. He gets on the apron and delivers the "vintage Undertaker" leg drop. Punk collapses on the outside. He is counted for a 7 before rising back up. Taker delivers more strikes, taking Punk all the way towards the ramp. He punches him up the ramp, but Punk fights back with strikes of his own. Taker grabs him by the throat for a chokeslam halfway up, but Punk drops him with a DDT reversal and the referee begins to count. He gets to an 8 before Taker sits up, and rises to his feet. Punk punches him viciously, and hits a low blow after ducking a punch. He walks back down to the ring, lifts the apron, and pulls out a ladder. He pulls it up and the ramp and hits Taker in the gut with it. This pulls him down for a 5 count, and he backs up a bit. Punk plows him over again, for a 7 this time. He quits with the ladder and strikes Taker some more. He tries to pull him up for a GTS, but Taker is to strong. He begins to punch Punk rapidly, and he gets the upperhand with a huge big boot. He doesn't allow the referee to count and picks Punk up. He yanks him up for the Last Ride Powerbomb. He holds Punk on top of the ramp, but chooses not to drop him their and walks to the side of the stage, and drops Punk down into the equipment! The crowd roars for the spot, and the referee begins his count: 1... 2... 3... 4... 5... Taker rises up to a knee after catching his breath... 6... 7... out of nowhere, John Cena runs out and begins to strike Undertaker!... 8... He lifts Taker up onto his shoulders... 9... he drops him with the Attitude Adjustment and motions "You Can't See Me". He storms backstage in anger. The referee looks confused, but restarts his count. 1... 2... 3... 4... 5... 6... 7... Punk begins to stir... 8... the crowd erupts in boos... 9... Punk gets to his feet, holding the side of the ramp... 10.

Winner and still World Heavyweight Champion: CM Punk (24:10) ****

This crowd, is completely in rage. They begin with a "Punk sucks" chant, into a "Cena sucks" chant as well. Punk manages to scoot himself up the ramp and raises the World Title after the referee rushed to get it to him.

Once again, we go backstage. We have Chris Jericho and Big Show enter. They say hi to Paul and Tiffany, and ignore Teddy. Show can't fit his hand so Jericho takes one for him. We see 3 numbers left in the tumbler. In steps Cody Rhodes, and he chats it up with the GM's. He says "Slim pickings" and takes one. Then comes Ted DiBiase. He says hi to Cody, and they stare. Ted tells him he might want to play it safe tonight, and stay out of his way. Cody reminds Ted he lasted longer last year, he'll win tonight. Ted takes one of the 2 numbers and Cody steps out. We here the door open, close, then open again. It closes, and all 3 of the General Managers, and Ted, look in satisfaction.

We cut to a Wrestle Mania 26 promo video before we can be shown.

Jim Ross is commentating for Smackdown, Todd Grisham for ECW, and Jerry Lawler for Raw.

- We return to the ring, and Justin Roberts goes over the rules for the Royal Rumble Match.

Royal Rumble Match


- The first entrant in the Royal Rumble Match 2010: Shawn Michaels
- The second entrant: Batista

Shawn and Batista stare each other down as the bell rings for the Rumble match to begin. They walk around a bit, then lock up with each other. Batista gets a powerhouse set of moves in early. HBK strikes back fast, and he takes down The Animal with a spinning DDT. They go slow paced until the next entry.

- 3rd Entrant: Drew McIntyre

McIntyre gets in as Batista and Michaels continue their striking at each other. Batista takes a rest, and the Scotsman begins to drive his shoulder into the gut of Michaels rapidly in the corner. He pulls him out for a vicious clothesline. He walks to Batista and strikes him a few times. He keeps transitioning between them until the next entry.

- 4th Entrant: Unified Tag Team Champion Big Show

Show makes his way down, taking his time. He gets in and headbutts McIntyre, then Batista, and lastly Michaels. He continues to work on HBK. He grabs him by the throat and yanks him up to deliver a slap to the chest that echos through the arena. Well he does those slaps, Batista pounds on McIntyre ferociously. Michaels collapses down to the side of the ring, well Batista applies his foot to McIntyre's throat.

- 5th Entrant: Sheamus

Sheamus comes down to the ring and begins to attack Michaels, who is already down. Big Show isn't impressed and shoves Sheamus, who backs off. He runs over to Batista and clotheslines him from behind. Show picks HBK back up and continues where he left off. McIntyre stays away from everything. A cluster of things on both sides of the rings go on, and Batista is attempting to eliminate Sheamus.

- 6th Entrant: Unified Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho

Jericho makes his way down to the ring. He begins to work with his partner on Michaels. McIntyre walks over and volunteers to take care of HBK himself. He begins to pound on HBK, but Jerishow don't like it and both take McIntyre and throw him over the top rope.
Drew McIntyre (1) is eliminated by Big Show and Chris Jericho
They drift apart from their double teaming of Michaels, as Show walks over to work on Batista.

- 7th Entrant: Ricky Steamboat

A surprise entrant in Ricky Steamboat, as he comes down to the ring to the crowds approval. He immediately begins to strike everybody, including Big Show! The only person he doesn't strike is Shawn Michaels. He gets on a roll, but is forced over the top rope by Chris Jericho.
Ricky Steamboat (2) is eliminated by Chris Jericho
Michaels skips over and delivers Sweet Chin Music out of nowhere on Jericho! Show doesn't even notice it. Michaels then begins to work on Sheamus. Everybody takes it slow until the next entrant.

- 8th Entrant: Kofi Kingston

Kingston makes his way down to the ring. He is very explosive on his entry and delivers tons of strikes to every single one of them. He even manages to hit a Boom Drop on Batista. However, his parade is stopped by a Codebreaker from Jericho. Then everything goes slow once again.

- 9th Entrant: DH Smith

Smith makes his way down slowly. He gets in and not much changes. Everybody continues to work on each other. Big Show is ganged upon at one point, but he fights back with the help of Jericho trying to pull people off. Michaels manages to hit Sweet Chin Music with 5 seconds left before the next entry on Sheamus, knocking him over the top rope.
Sheamus (3) is eliminated by Shawn Michaels

- 10th Entrant: Triple H

Triple H makes his way down to the ring, with everybody looking to him. He gets in the ring and begins to strike at everybody who comes at him. He almost strikes Michaels, but stops himself. They then begin to work on Jerishow. A complete cluster of things going on here, with 7 people in the ring with just 10 entrants so far.

- 11th Entrant: Drew Dalton

The man who has only been on ECW for a few months, comes in prepared for destruction like he has done since his debut on the brand. However, he doesn't do much except stops D-X's momentum with a clothesline to them each. Kofi Kingston is hit with a clothesline, sending him over the top rope, by Batista.
Kofi Kingston (4) is eliminated by Batista
With the timer ticking down again, Batista manages to plow Triple H with a spear.

- 12th Entrant: Rob Van Dam

RVD makes his way down to the ring, still seeming exhausted from his match earlier. He gets into the ring, not at high paced as of now. Some more clusters of actions go on, and nothing spectacular.

- 13th Entrant: Eric Escobar

Escobar makes his way down to the ring, taunting. He even gets into the ring taunting. That was a mistake as he turns into a clothesline over the top rope by Triple H.
Eric Escobar (5) is eliminated by Triple H
Action continues throughout the ring, still nothing notable.

- 14th Entrant: Tyson Kidd

Kidd gets down to the ring in a hurry, and begins to team with Smith. They get momentum over everybody, and taunt to the crowd. However, Michaels hits Sweet Chin Music to Smith well Kidd taunts on the middle turnbuckle, and Smith falls over the top rope after HBK pushes him.
DH Smith (6) is eliminated by Shawn Michaels
Triple H walks up behind Kidd, and forces him over the top rope.
Tyson Kidd (7) is eliminated by Triple H

- 15th Entrant: Cody Rhodes

Rhodes makes his way down to the ring, and seems extremely prepared. He begins his work on HBK, and transitions to Triple H. He follows that up by going after Batista and others. The pace slows down, and we await the next entrant, as we pass halfway through.

- 16th Entrant: Christian

Christian makes his way down to the ring, to a good pop from the crowd. He immediately goes after his recent rival, Drew Dalton. Everything gets shuffled up in the mix, but Christian notably goes through 2 people to get Dalton out of the match.
Drew Dalton (8) is eliminated by Christian

- 17th Entrant: Jack Swagger

Swagger gets himself down to the ring, doing push ups for about 20 seconds before actually entering. He gets into the shuffle and delivers a huge Gut Wrench Powerbomb on Triple H! He then ducks a spin kick from RVD and tips him over the top rope.
Rob Van Dam (9) is eliminated by Jack Swagger
Things continue from there, and Swagger taunts of his great elimination. However, Christian eliminates him from behind as time winds down.
Jack Swagger (10) is eliminated by Christian

- 18th Entrant: Caylen Croft

Croft gets down to the ring, fired up to be in his first Rumble match. The commentators put over his upset victory over the World Heavyweight Champion, CM Punk, in his debut. As fast as they can say that (about 5 seconds), he is eliminated by Big Show with a Chokeslam over the top rope.
Caylen Croft (11) is eliminated by Big Show
Big Show and Chris Jericho still go at it with Triple H and Shawn Michaels. Christian and Cody Rhodes are at it with each other, and Batista stays off in the corner avoiding any altercations.

- 19th Entrant: Charlie Haas

Haas gets down to the ring, and begins to fight with the lone Batista. Things switch up as we have Jericho/Christian, Show/Haas, HHH/Rhodes, and HBK/Batista. Things end up splitting between the 4, and they each stare at each other. They are about to go at it before the buzzer goes off.

- 20th Entrant: The Great Khali

The Great Khali making his return to the ring! He makes his way down slow well everybody looks at each other, some are tired from the amount of time they've been in the ring. Khali gets in the ring and begins to dance a bit. Everybody gangs up on him and go to tip him over the top rope. Big Show pulls himself off well everybody begins to tip him. Khali seems to be fighting back and Show hits the Knockout Punch, and Khali is out and pushed over after almost a minute of effort.
The Great Khali (12) is eliminated by Big Show, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Chris Jericho, Cody Rhodes, Batista, Charlie Haas, and Christian

- 21st Entrant: Shelton Benjamin

Benjamin gets down to the ring and teams up with Haas. The ring scatters apart from each other again and we see tons of finishing moves hit on each other, but nobody is eliminated within those 90 seconds.

- 22nd Entrant: Zack Ryder

Ryder makes his way to the ring, with time to spare in his point of view. He gets on the ring, removes his headband and glasses, then his jacket. He gently puts it to the outside before Benjamin hits a huge kick to the back of the head and Haas forces him over the top rope.
Zack Ryder (13) is eliminated by Charlie Haas
We drift back into action seeing multiple attempts for elimination on each other.

- 23rd Entrant: Jeff Hardy

Hardy makes his way to the ring, seeming a little better from the match to kick the Rumble off. He joins in with lots of dirty moves on people. We see Haas tipped over the top rope by Triple H, followed by Benjamin.
Charlie Haas (14) is eliminated by Triple H
Shelton Benjamin (15) is eliminated by Triple H
With 8 people in the ring now, things seem more clear.

- 24th Entrant: Rey Mysterio

The crowd is shocked, but not as shocked as Batista, to see Rey Mysterio make his way down to the ring. He directly goes after the Animal and viciously strikes him with everybody looking on surprised at the little man's use of striking on Batista. They then eventually work themselves at each other and they all spread once more.

- 25th Entrant: Ted DiBiase

DiBiase makes his way down to the ring, to a great pop from the crowd. He takes his work at everybody before standing off with Cody Rhodes. They glare at each other, the crowd wanting to see this. However, it is ruined as Jerishow attack DiBiase. Rhodes drifts away, only to be hit with a Pedigree by Triple H.

- 26th Entrant: Booker T

Booker T comes in a little short of the lucky number 27. 11 people in the ring is put over by the commentators. We see as Ted DiBiase gets Dream Street done to Jeff Hardy, before shockingly eliminating him.
Jeff Hardy (16) is eliminated by Ted DiBiase
Things continue slowly from there.

- 27th Entrant: The Miz

The former United States Champion makes his way towards the ring. He has a mic in his hand as he does so. He does a little speech, "I may no longer be the United States Champion, but that does not mean that I am going to win the Royal Rumble match. I simply, purposely lost that US Title to Santino this past Monday so I could enter this Royal Rumble... and win it. Because I'm The Miz!" He steps into the ring, and before he can say "I'm Awesome", he is hit with the sidekick by Booker T. He begins to work on Miz against the ropes. Things continuously get mixed around.

- 28th Entrant: Tommy Dreamer

Dreamer gets down to the ring, and begins to deliver strikes to everybody. He loses his breath, and runs to take out Big Show, only to be forced over the top.
Tommy Dreamer (17) is eliminated by Big Show
The crowd boos at this, and Dreamer seems humiliated. Over comes Christian and he begins to strike at Big Show in redemption of Tommy. The clock winds down.

- 29th Entrant: John Morrison

Morrison makes his way down towards the ring prepared, seemingly more then he ever has been. He takes it to every single person in the ring, bound and determined to win this match. The commentators put over how great his career has been so far and how this would just add to his success. He delivers Moonlight Drive to The Miz, before picking up his former partner and tossing him out.
The Miz (18) is eliminated by John Morrison
Batista manages to clothesline Rey over the top rope on the other side.
Rey Mysterio (19) is eliminated by Batista
Chris Jericho and Big Show both begin to work at Christian, and Jericho rakes the eyes as he fights back and Big Show big boots him over the top rope.
Christian (20) is eliminated by Big Show
The clock winds down, the crowd knowing who is #30.

- 30th Entrant: Edge

Edge doesn't come out at first, then appears, removing his jacket quickly and running to the ring. He gets in and spears the hell out of a lot of people. He runs to Chris Jericho and clotheslines him over the top.
Chris Jericho (21) is eliminated by Edge
He then works at other people, and Big Show storms over, only to be hit with a series of strikes. The crowd is going nuts for the return of Edge. He takes a few shots from Show. This slows things down a bit. The ring is still scattering with action for the next couple minutes. Batista runs at John Morrison for a spear, but JoMo avoids it and Batista hits the steel post. Morrison takes advantage and hits a huge dropkick. He then works on eliminating Batista, and eventually manages to get him over!
Batista (22) is eliminated by John Morrison
Edge then gets a rampage back up a bit as DX stays off to the side forming a strategy. Edge manages to get hold of Booker and gets him over the top rope.
Booker T (23) is eliminated by Edge
However, as Edge begins to get his momentum back up, Chris Jericho gets back into the ring. He has a steel chair in his hands and he blasts Edge in the head with it. He yells at him saying he shouldn't of came back, and he begins to strike the bad leg of Edge. He steps out of the ring, telling Big Show to get him. He rains on everybody's parade, yanks Edge up, chokeslams him, then pulls him back up and military presses him to the outside.
Edge (24) is eliminated by Big Show
Things drift a bit more, with Big Show teamed up on by DX as Morrison and DiBiase strike at each other, well Rhodes stays away. However, thinks take a turn of events. DX begins to take out everybody. Everybody gets down after spinebusters, knees to faces, flying forearms, and Sweet Chin Music and a Pedigree on Big Show. DX is completely fired up, but out of nowhere, Shawn Michaels hits Sweet Chin Music on Triple H! The crowd is in complete shock as HBK selfishly takes Triple H over the top rope.
Triple H (25) is eliminated by Shawn Michaels
Michaels yells at Triple H it's every man for himself and he doesn't need him. He turns to be hit knocked over the top rope by John Morrison with a nearly perfectly executed clothesline.
Shawn Michaels (26) is eliminated by John Morrison
The ring is then split between the final 4. Ted DiBiase and John Morrison on one side, Big Show and Cody Rhodes on the other. Morrison battles Show well DiBiase battles Rhodes. Lots of action between all of them and the crowd is fired up. Some nicely executed moves from everybody, and Big Show spreads apart from all of them to take care of all 3. He taunts, the commentators putting over how he must be the favorite to win the match. All 3 men get back up, talk a bit and decide they need to team up. They go up behind Big Show, and grab him by the legs and waist, and manage to triple team throw him over the top rope.
Big Show (27) is eliminated by John Morrison, Cody Rhodes, and Ted DiBiase
The crowd applauds all 3 of them, before Rhodes begins to play dirty and cheap shots DiBiase and Morrison. He hits the Cross Rhodes on DiBiase before returning to his feet to defend himself against The Guru of Greatness. They each trade momentum with beautiful action packed moves, especially from Morrison. Rhodes begins to set up the Cross Rhodes, but Morrison pushes him into the corner. Rhodes comes running back only to be hit with a kick to the gut, and DiBiase grabs Rhodes, runs to the ropes, and tosses him over the top.
Cody Rhodes (28) is eliminated by Ted DiBiase
And then there were 2. DiBiase and Morrison get a standing ovation from the crowd. Mixed chants come from them, "DiBiase" "Morrison" go back and forth around the arena. They nod to each other, shake hands, and prepare for battle. Each man executes some basic moves on each other, but Morrison gets the upper hand and delivers a phenomenal superkick. He takes a risk and climbs the top rope. He goes for Starship Pain, but DiBiase gets out of the way. The arena sounds like the roof is going to blow off, and both men rise. DiBiase tries for Dream Street, but Morrison pulls off and goes for Moonlight Drive. DiBiase pushes Morrison off him. He comes back for a forearm, but Ted moves from that and hits Dream Street. Both men are down, and DiBiase begins to stir first. Morrison follows a little after. DiBiase begins to attempt the elimination, but Morrison delivers the Moonlight Drive. They are both down again. Deja vu, except Morrison rises first. As he tries to eliminate Ted, some elbows are thrown. DiBiase gets the upper hand and they both get to the middle of the ring. Morrison kicks DiBiase in the gut and goes for Moonlight Drive once again! DiBiase takes Morrison's leg and pushes him back to the ropes. Morrison tries to pull DiBiase over with a hurricanrana. They are battling so hard trying to stay in this. Morrison is slightly falling over the top and DiBiase is losing his footing. Morrison pulls himself back in but loses the hold and DiBiase drops back in front of him, and out of nowhere, he clotheslines Morrison over the top rope and both feet hit the floor.

Winner of the Royal Rumble Match 2010: Ted DiBiase (57:45) ****

Morrison is on his knees after as Ted celebrates his victory. He is on his knees in so much joy. The commentators put over how much of a battle this was between those 2. They say it was about Edge's return tonight, but Ted DiBiase overcame all 29 other men and won the Royal Rumble. Morrison gets in the ring after and congratulates Ted. They shake hands and hug a bit, before Morrison exits and lets Ted soak in the moment to end the Royal Rumble.

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[DTP.]

WWE Royal Rumble: Sunday 31st January 2010...Hmm, sounds like a pretty swift way to open up the show with Dolph Ziggler defending the WWE Intercontinental Championship, but a Five-Pack Challenge? Sounds like an odd number, but also, takes something away from the Royal Rumble if you ask me; takes five SmackDown superstars out of the equation. Hmm, not a fan of Kane winning the WWE Intercontinental Championship at all; I feel Dolph should have retained it or Rob Van Dam should have won it. Also not a fan of Jeff Hardy, Booker T or Rob Van Dam being in here, as they are shoe-in chances for Royal Rumble winners, so I am really not a fan of that. Great defense of the ECW Championship by William Regal [haircut in his graphic? NO!] over Ezekiel Jackson and Vladimir Kozlov. You went the right way about it, here. Just, another multi-man match? I feel it should have definitely been a singles match here and then the triple threat match. Awesome win for Randy Orton of the WWE Championship against John Cena, but I am not digging these two on pay-per-view again after Cyber Sunday. Do not let them feud into WrestleMania XXVI at all, please. See, the WWE Divas Championship should have gone before the ECW Championship match; a perfect filler. Maryse retaining the belt from Gail Kim is perfectly fine, though. It still served as great filler though, I suppose; great World Heavyweight Championship defense by CM Punk against The Undertaker in Last Man Standing rules. Lastly, great Royal Rumble, and Ted Dibiase winning was unexpected, but great. Shawn Michaels being eliminated by John Morrison is very interesting, though. As is Triple H by Shawn Michaels. I just am not digging Morrison and Dibiase being final two in the Royal Rumble at all. Dibiase winning solidifies a match with Dibiase and Randy Orton though, so I like it. A great show, but in my opinion, timing was off, the entire show rounded up to just over three hours long; they'd have definitely cut that down. Also, the order of matches was pretty iffy. The direction is somewhat clearer than before, though, of where the diary is going.

[Markw]

Ok not been following this so forgive me for not having a great knowledge of how you've been building up feuds. Personally I'm fine with the IC Title match opening the show but I'm not a massive fan of Kane winning the title, would have built up Ziggler well to get the win, personally I like to see he less experienced wrestlers get the mid-card titles but whatever. Nice to see Regal get the win, nice to see Orton take the title. Nothing wrong with the womens match, Great to see Punk grab the win and keep the title, don't really like seeing Taker go into Mania Champion knowing that he's going to win so glad to see the number 1 heel in the WWE holding the title. Great Rumble write up but I'm not a fan of DiBiase and Morrison being last as with Orton being champ it made the ending fairly obvious would have liked to see him there with a Shawn Michaels or someone like that. Really good to see DiBiase get the win however and l'm really looking forward to presume will be him feuding with Orton leading up to WM. Good show with a couple of iffy bits for me, really looking forward to see the build up to Wrestlemania.

[Elliot]

Royal Rumble, interesting opening contest. Wasn't expecting Kane to walk out the Champion, and I don't really think it was necessary, I would rather see Kane in a non-title high card feud, but that's just me. Good to see William Regal retain the ECW Title here, but I hope Ezekiel Jackson gets the title soon. Randy Orton as Champion again isn't good for me, but that's because I'm not an Orton fan, I would rather see Cena retain here. Honestly, again, would rather see Gail Kim win the title here, but it doesn't bother me much. CM Punk over The Undertaker is decent, John Cena interfering is a bit iffy for me, can't understand why he would do that out of nowhere. DiBiase winning the Rumble is a good decision and most likely sets in stone the match between DiBiase and Orton. Now I see why Orton went over Cena earlier on.

Overall, good show, a few decisions I was unsure about, but you have definitely made some clear storylines and directions for your feuds with this PPV. I'll be reading more.

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[tg11]

I'm now all about your Elimination Chamber Pay Per View, please tell me that your Elimination Chamber PPV is going to be as good, if not better than your Royal Rumble PPV, I expected my man Jericho to win it, guess not, but I was ecstatic that Edge returned while I thought that The Rated R Superstar was going to win it. Pretty happy about John Cena's heel turn, hope you turn him into the true rapper, the True Doctor of Thuganomics with his rapper gimmick returning. So what are going to be your feuds going into Elimination Chamber PPV? I'm just so overly excited for Elimination Chamber, I just so want to read it, that when u get to it, that it is everything that everyone hopes it is

[shiftyeyes]

- 5 pack challenge is cool. Kane with some gold is great.
- Glad that Regal held on to the ECW strap.
- Orton beating Cena is good. I hope Cena gets a good program leading into Mania.
- Like the aftermath. Possible Cena heel turn?
- Maryse retaining is good. Glad she did.
- Oh I so called it bro! Punk is still champ, interested to see where you go with this.
- I like the way you presented the rumble man. Dibiase as winner, I see a Legacy break up.

Good show. Seems like you know what you want to do with Mania.

[koreygunz]

Rumble was awesome. Liked the idea of the 5-pach challenge, but surprised to see Kane win. Liked the way the Cena heel turn was done, and a mania match with Taker seems certain. Rumble was good and Dibiase winning is a great way to start his big push, and I liked seeing Morrison get the rub as a final two remaining. Nice show. I'll be readng this.