Report by Kendra:
This week’s commercial free RAW starts with music and pyro.
Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart’s music and he comes out in a Blue Jays jersey with his name on the back and the number 1. Standing ovation for Bret, of course. He says it’s been a long time. Last week watching RAW on TV, he couldn’t believe his ears, that Miz would have the nerve to challenge him to a US Championship Match, here in Toronto. He called WWE HQ and told them to book it. Sometimes you jump into things, but he’s had a week to think about it. He doesn’t want to be one of those old wrestlers who hold on and keep wrestling. He doesn’t want to disappoint anybody, but he won’t be wrestling tonight. Jericho’s music and he comes stomping out with that sour look on his face. Jericho stared at Bret, all squinty. He has one question for Bret. Why? He says he was starting to explain… No, Jericho says, why did he come back to the WWE. He’s a shell of himself. He used to be the Hitman, one of the best of all time. Now he’s out tarnishing his legendary status. He doesn’t want to hang on? Too late. He’s become the ultimate hypocrite, bigger than all these people. That’s why he was screwed in Montreal and he deserved it. Bret asked when the last time Jericho took a good look at himself? He remembered this young kid hanging out trying to become a wrestler, but was usually off getting a drink. Jericho’s a phony and should look at himself. Jericho says he’s better than Bret ever was. He’s the best there is, was and ever will be and everyone knows it. Why did Bret come back to say no? he had to hear them chant his name one last time. Hoping to feel like he matters. He doesn’t. the only person in the locker room who matters is Jericho. Sad that all his fans are sickened to see what he’s become. Nobody wants Bret here any more. “We want Bret!†chants. What it all boils down to is his Legacy boils down to what happens tonight. Everyone will always remember he was too scared to take on the Miz. Bret means nothing. The Hart family means nothing. His father would be so ashamed. Bret told Jericho to tell Miz to put his boots on. Jericho says Bret’s a conman. He’ll get intentionally disqualified to get out of this match. If Bret’s anything he’ll make this match No DQ, what do you think about that Hitman? Bret says he wouldn’t have it any other way. Bret says after tonight he’ll be walking around with the US Championship and the Hart Dynasty will wipe the floor with them this Sunday, continuing to be Unified Tag Team Champions.
King and Cole say they’re commercial free, except in Canada.
WWE Shop commercial. Khali in a compact, Hornswoggle in a Hummer. Khali was not happy. Too funny!
Edge out to the ring. Edge says Wayne Brady, Meatloaf, Vickie. Orton thinks he can RKO people at will. He thinks he can walk in and RKO him? Wait until Over The Limit, he won’t… Christian’s music and he comes out. Edge looks shocked. Christian smiles to the fans.
Edge sizes up his former brother. They lock up, Christian gets the upper hand. Christian takes Edge down again and he looks shocked. Arm bar on Christian. Edge runs the ropes, back elbow to Edge and Christian pin briefly. Again, much staring. Bitch slap from Edge, then he flees the ring. Christian after Edge, Edge takes advantage as they return to the ring. Christian slides between Edge’s legs and bitch slaps Edge. Then bitch slap him harder! Christian lands standing on Edge’s back. Christian out but Edge avoids the upper cut. Edge out and Christian double kicks between the ropes. Christian then flies out and lands on Edge. Christian rushes Edge who sidesteps. Christian hit’s the barrier. The ref counts. Edge back in. Christian makes it back in, barely, before ten. Edge starts kicking and stomping Christian. Edge working that left shoulder that hit the barrier. Christian is slightly bleeding from the mouth, as he did last week on SD! Christian fights back but then runs into Edge’s shoulder. Edge taunts the fans and Christian. Edge stomps Christian, then grabs that left arm. Edge pulls that arm down hard. Edge slams down and then an arm hold. Edge really wrenches on that arm. Christian tries to fight out, but can’t. Christian counters into a headlock. Edge gets a hammerlock on that arm. Edge slams him back into a corner. Edge dives at Christian, but Christian, moves, but then Edge slams Christian back to the mat for two. King and Cole talk about how it’s like wrestling yourself because they know each other so well. Edge on Christian in a corner. The ref backs Edge off. Christian slaps Edge a lot again. Christian up top. Edge goes up but is punched off. Christian manages a tornado DDT for two. Punches to Edge’s head, then a forearm to the face. Christian runs into a back elbow, but then flapjacks Edge. Christian climbs and dropkicks Edge for a long two. Christian gets the peeps going. Edge fights back. Edge counters the killswitch. Christian hits drop toe hold then hits Edge when he lands outside. Christian climbs and flies, but Edge moves. Edge hit’s a DDT on Christian and pins for two. Christian rolls Edge up for two. Christian ducks Edge, but then a forearm to Christian’s upper back. Christian counters the spear and hit’s a sunset flip for two. Edge slams Christian down on the shoulder. Edge sets Christian up for the spear again. Christian moves again and then flips his feet up, kicking Edge. Flying elbow to Edge. Christian couldn’t hit the killswitch. Edge manages the spear for three.
– Winner: Edge
Edge flat on his back on the mat, the ref checking on him. He’s selling well, looks out of it, then poses. Orton on the tron. He congratulates Edge on his win. He doesn’t get why Christian’s out there, because that’s not who Edge’s facing tonight. GONG! Orton smirks. Edge just shakes his head. Out comes the Deadman! Edge drops out of the ring and stares in awe. Edge stares, holds his head, shakes his head, then finally back in the ring.
Edge back out to the apron. The ref stars counting. Taker’s pacing. Edge drop to the floor. Edge shakes his head and won’t get in.
– Winner: Taker via Countout
Edge smirks. Christian, from behind Edge, sends Edge into the ring. Chokeslam to Edge. Taker leaves, Edge doesn’t move.
Video of Cena and Batista’s feud, including the duct tape. They will be facing off in an I Quit Match this coming Sunday at Over The Limit.
Magazing with Trish on the cover. Maryse doesn’t understand why that Canadian thinks she’s a star. The makeup artist thinks Maryse is Canadian. Maryse says she’s French Canadian. Maryse then rips on Eve winning the title in a big way. Eve is behind her, putting baby power on her, then beat the heck out of her.
Buss and his wife, Lois, are backstage. Vickie comes in and say this is her office, she’s GM. Buzz says he walked on the moon, Vickie walked out as GM of RAW. He says he checked with WWE Headquarters. Her replacement will be there next week. If she wants to stay around in his office, she can. He has a new ap for his iPhone. She says she’s GM. The Bellas come in and he has them escort her to the parking lot. Buzz and Lois go back to talking about his office.
Video of Henry and Batista facing off last week. Batista attacked Henry with a chair, beat the heck out of him before the bell even rang. Batista puts on a submission hold until Henry blacks out.
Henry comes out, shoulder all wrapped up! Batista runs down behind Henry and busts a huge 2X4 over his shoulder! Batista sends Henry into the ring post. Henry then back first into the ring post. The ref tries to keep Batista off Henry, but can’t. Henry into the stairs, sending them flying. Batista grabbed the ½ of the 2X4 and went after the cameraman, he backed off. Batista walks on and over Henry and into the ring. Batista called for his spotlight. He poses in the ring, in corners, then leaves the ring. A number of refs with Henry and keep Batista away. Video of Batista’s attack. Batista poses on the stage.
King and Cole talk about what Batista can do at Over The Limit on Sunday. They talk about Cena facing Sheamus tonight. Video of Sheamus putting Cena through a table to win the title.
Promo for Ted DiBiase. They push the Million Dollar Belt. R-Truth slapped Ted for wanting a Virgil. Lots of things money can buy, for everything else, there’s R-Truth!
Ted comes out with Virgil in tow! He’s limping slightly, but it’s really Virgil. Virgil holds the ropes for Ted. Ted hands the belt to Virgil who takes it and leaves the ring. Yoshi out to face him.
Ted takes Yoshi down. Front facelock on Yoshi. Hammerlock on Ted. Ted backs Yoshi into a corner and gives a dirty break. Hip toss, suplex and dropkick to Ted for two. Ted backs Yoshi into a corner. Yoshi up on Ted’s shoulders. Ted slams Yoshi down onto his knee, face first. Yoshi up in a delayed, then slammed to the top rope, then the floor for two. Headlock on Yoshi. Ted runs into a back elbow, then a foot. Mule kick to Ted’s jaw. Punches and kicks from Yoshi, then knees to his chest. Yoshi worked Ted over and pinned for two. Ted ducked a kick, hit dream street and pinned Yoshi for three.
– Winner: Ted DiBiase
Ted points, Virgil walks over and grabs a mic. Video of the ending of the match. Ted asks R-Truth who’s not ashamed of being the new Virgil? The original Virgil! He’ll be in Ted’s corner at Over The Limit. Now that his trust fund has kicked in, he has no limits. He can buy anything he wants. R-Truth, if he can’t buy it, he’ll beat it. Virgil holds the ropes for Ted as they leave the ring.
Video for Punk and his Straight Edge Society. He’s been feuding with Rey and might lose his hair Sunday by Rey.
Backstage Jericho and Miz talk. Miz heads for the ring, but Josh stops him. Miz grabbed the mic and pushed him off. People ask him why Bret? Why not? How many times can someone beat a legend, a HOFer in one shot. It could be a national holiday up here! You know who’s more excited about Bret competing tonight? Miz! Miz out to the stage. He blames Bret for costing him his Unified Tag Team Champions. He’s going to beat Bret so badly he’s going to eradicate the Hart family name and spit on his heritage. Bret will be in the ring, lying on his stomach, screaming in pain. Screaming in pain in front of his own family, screaming for his own country. He’s going to make hit tap out to his very own sharpshooter. He’s the Miz and he’s awesome! Bret comes out to the ring wearing a Calgary Hitmen jersey.
Miz leaves the ring as Bret goes in his direction. Miz calls for a mic. Miz says he doesn’t trust Bret because he knows his little Hart Dynasty will be coming in, so he paid a few guys to neutralize them when they come in. Kozlov and Regal come out to the ring. Hart Dynasty come through the crowd and attack Kozlov and Regal. They fight up the ramp. Then Jericho and Miz get in the ring together. Natalya gets in the ring and high fives her uncle. Jericho tells her to leave, she slaps him, but then it turns bad for Bret. They take Bret down. Smith is back and takes Jericho down. Smith clotheslines Jericho from the ring. Miz removes Smith from the ring. “Bret†chants. Miz gets Bret on his back and starts to lock on the sharpshooter. Kidd flies in on Miz. Smith and Kidd hit the Hart attack. Bret locks on the sparpshooter. Miz quickly taps out.
– Winner: Bret Hart: new US Champion!!!
Natalya, Smith and Kidd in to celebrate with Uncle Bret. Bret poses, gets hugs and arm raises from the young ‘uns. Video of them taking Miz apart and then Bret winning the match. Matalya is hugging the heck out of her uncle, then raised his arm soundly. Bret leans the kids from the ring.
WM promo.
Video of the Harts celebrating on stage.
Video from the Beat The Clock Challenge two weeks ago. Cena got Wade to tap out and was going to announce the stipulation for Over The Limit, but then Sheamus attacked Cena and he couldn’t announce it.
Another ‘sponsor’ promo. This is Santino, the most irritating man in the world. He spit wine in Jillian’s face and said it tastes like goat urine!
Michelle McCool and Layla out to the ring. Video of Layla winning the Women’s Championship from bath on SD! But Michelle and Layla both have Championship belts around their waists. Layla in purple, Michelle in silver and black. Maryse comes stomping out in black and gold. Eve and the Bellas come out. Eve in pink and black, the Bellas in matching black outfits.
Maryse grabs Eve by the hair and they all have to pull them apart. Layla on Eve to start. Side headlock on Eve. Layla runs the ropes, then pins Eve for two. Eve gets Layla up and hits a Samoan drop for two. Eve hit’s a neck breaker on Layla for two. Layla up on her shoulder and a Bella tags in. Brie, I guess. Layla takes Brie down for two. Brie on the apron and Michelle kicks Brie off the apron. Michelle tags in, goes out and slams Brie into the barrier. Back in Michelle double knee drops on Brie over and over. Layla tags in and leg drops, but Brie moves. Michelle tags in, as does Nikki. Michelle knocks Eve to the floor. Clotheslines and dropkicks to Michelle from Nikki. A low dropkick to Michelle’s jaw for two. Maryse tags in and hit’s the French kiss on Nikki for three.
– Winners: Maryse, Layla & Michelle
The ref and a Bella keep Eve apart. They get together, then apart again. Then the Bella and Eve check on the other Bella.
Josh backstage with Cena. Josh says Cena’s decisions have been called into question, right up to accepting a match tonight with Sheamus. What does he say to his critics? He says it’s their jobs to criticize, but he won’t listen to them. But to those who stand by him, through all those moments, good and bad, believe him, he has a plan. Why a match against Sheamus? So he can’t be a problem at Over The Limit. Tonight he takes Sheamus out! Why I Quit? It’s the last time they’re facing, so this has to be it. Why forfeit his rematch clause? If he can’t beat Batista, he shouldn’t beat Champion. Batista took apart Henry and broke his neck. All Batista’s done, he’s failed one thing, gotten Cena to quit. He promises, over and over, he will not quit! At Over The Limit, Batista will be the quitter and the champ will be here!
Orton out to the ring. Orton looks up the ramp to see who he’ll be facing. The fans are wild! It’s Jack Swagger. Swagger comes out with a smirk on his face. Actors from the USA show ‘Covert Affairs’ are in the front row.
Swagger takes Orton to the mat, then backs off. Swagger grabs Orton and holds on. Orton reverses it and takes Swagger down. Swagger to his feet looks shocked. “RKO†chants. Orton into a corner, Swagger slams his shoulder into Orton’s gut, over and over. Backbreaker to Swagger, then a stomp. Orton stomps his way around Swagger who sells. Swagger moves out of the way of the knee drop. Clothesline to Orton for two. Chinlock on Orton and it looks to be tight on Orton! Orton to his feet, but then whipped. Black elbow, then two clotheslines to Swagger. Swagger knew the scoop slam was coming and fled. Orton out and Swagger slams him onto announce. “RKO†chants. Orton grabs Swagger as he comes through, Swagger counters and slams Orton to the mat in a very wrong way. Orton holds his head and it looks like it might be a little real. Swagger hits two of his splashes from a corner. Orton rolls out. The ref counts. At seven Orton was on the apron. Swagger slammed into Orton and sent him flying into announce. Swagger out to stomp Orton while the ref counts. Orton back first into the apron. Orton is rolled in at six. Swagger pins for two. Chinlock back on Orton in the center of the ring. They get to their feet and Orton gets free. Punch to Swagger but Swagger slams Orton to the mat. Swagger goes to splash from the corner again and gets kicked in the gut for it. Two clotheslines and then Orton scoop slam. Swagger on the aprons and Orton hits his DDT through the ropes. Spinning, then punching the mat, but there’s Edge.
– Winner: Orton via DQ?
Orton tries to RKO Edge, but is pushed off. RKO on Swagger who was there, but then Edge spears Orton. Edge stares down at Orton before leaving the ring.
Video for NXT tomorrow night.
King and Cole talk about wondering what might happen on NXT tomorrow night. Then they go through the matches slated for Over The Limit.
Justin announces Buzz Aldrin as if no one has any clue about who he is or what he’s done. He comes out in all black, leather blazer, red tie. He has a bit of trouble getting in the ring, but doesn’t fall. He’s so excited about being at RAW, but he’s way out there. He’s been working on making the space program better for 30 years. What? He says Canada has done wonderful things. He says they built the landing gear they used to land on the moon! He loves Monday night RAW! He looked lost about what to say next and Zack Ryder comes out with Fox. He says Canda’s science peaked when they created maple syrup. He said he heard on the radio that the moon landing was fake. He says he’d rather be homeless in the USA than living in Canada. Buzz says the last guy who said the moon landing was fake was punched in the face. Video of Buzz punching the guy out! Buzz fold Fox he wouldn’t pound her. He says it will be Toronto’s own Gail Kim and RAW’s own Evan Bourne.
Zack backs Evan into a corner. Evan then took Zack down. Zack fought back and worked Evan over hard. Stomping Evan and then talking smack. Evan rolls Zack up for two. Fox was rushing in and Kim stopped her. Zack and Fox into a corner. Kim slammed into them, then Evan into Zack. Kim flies in a dropkick on Fox for two. Zack pulls the rope down sending Kim from the ring. Fox out and throws Kim back in. Fox pins for two. Fox suplex and bridges for two. Fox pins for two again. Jawbreaker on Fox and she tags out. Evan in and takes Zack down. Evan climbs but Fox rolls Zack out. Evan flies outside. Fox grabs Kim, Kim hits eat defeat and pins Fox for three.
– Winners: Evan Bourne & Gail Kim
Kim called Buzz back into the ring. Evan holds the ropes and they celebrate together. Buzz does a (really bad) moon walk in the ring. Video of him doing it again. Many smiles and hugs in the ring.
Promo for Swagger and Big Show facing off at Over The Limit.
Jon Lovitz will host RAW next week.
Another ‘sponsor’ promo. This is Goldust on a blind date. He asks if he can call her, she says no. he asks if he can breathe on her? No. Too late!
Sheamus comes glowing out to the ring. Cena out to mix reactions from the crowd. They lock up and Cena’s backed into a corner. Sheamus doesn’t give a clean break. Much kicking and stomping. Cena to his feet and on Sheamus really hard, back him into a corner, attacking. Sheamus sent outside, Cena beating the heck out of him. Cena rolls through to break the count. Sheamus sends Cena into the barrier, then a knee into Cena’s face. Back in the ring and Sheamus pins for two. Punch to Cena’s head, upper cut, then whips Cena. Clothesline to the back of Cena’s head for two. Sheamus tries to suplex Cena, Cena reverses and suplexes him. Clothesline from Cena. Sheamus slammed into the ringpost shoulder first and he falls to the floor. Sheamus back in at seven. A small “Cena sucks†chant. Sheamus up for the AA, but Sheamus out and a knee to Cena’s spine. Cena reverses running the ropes and hit’s a sidewalk slam. Punches to Sheamus, one drops him to the mat, then another and to the mat. Sheamus whipped but gets a back elbow up. Cena on the apron. As he leans through the ropes Sheamus nails Cena in the head with a knee. Sheamus about to go out after Cena, but Cena back on the apron and gets anther knee to Cena’s head and he falls to the floor. Cena up on the apron and leans back. Cena in and punching. He goes for his bulldog but Sheamus pushes Cena off then baseball slides Cena out of the ring. Sheamus out of the ring and slams Cena’s head on announce. “Cena†chants from women and children. In the ring Sheamus pins for two. Sheamus drops a knee to Cena’s head. Cena rolls to the apron. Sheamus pulls his arms back and nails a forearm to Cena’s chest. Sheamus spreads Cena’s arms and hit another forearm to Cena’s chest. Cena struggles to his feet. Sheamus gets Cena up, but he gets free. Shoulder blocks from Super Cena, then a slam. Five knuckle shuffle. Cena goes for the AA, but Sheamus holds the rope. Batista in the ring. Cena basically AA’s Sheamus out of the ring. Spinebuster from Batista on Cena.
– Winner: Cena via DQ?
Spinebuster to Cena again. A third spine buster. Rather than a Batista bomb, Batista locks that same submission hold on Cena that he used on Mark Henry. Batista screamed over and over for Cena to say he quits. RAW goes off the air.
Biggest pop
Bret Hart
Orton
Taker
Christian
Biggest heat
Edge
Jericho
Swagger
Most Mixed
Cena
[Thanks for sticking with me. I know I missed a few moves, but I really wanted to get RAW out in a timely manner. Having no commercials is a great gimmick, but it’s really hard to get everything down and uploaded without them! Thanks again! KB]
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