– WWE has confirmed that Undertaker will make his return this Friday night on SmackDown.

– Bret Hart vacated the United States Championship on RAW in order to assume his new role as Raw General Manager. Hart then made the decision to pit R-Truth against The Miz. Ultimately, Truth trumped The Miz to capture the first “major title” of his WWE career — he previously won the Hardcore Championship on two occasions.

– The two WWE Superstars matches were taped before Raw were Yoshi Tatsu vs. Primo and Zack Ryder vs. Evan Bourne.

– WWE has registered a trademark for the upcoming film That’s What I Am.

Other trademarks registered include the term “Famous & Flawless” for Team Lay-Cool as well as all eight NXT Rookie names.

– Word going around WWE on the reason for CM Punk losing at Over The Limit and getting his head shaved is because Rey Mysterio is expected to take a bit of time off following Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings. It’s unknown yet if Rey is taking time off for knee surgery or to simply spend time with his family and rest up his body. (Source: f4wonline.com)

– Actor Ashton Kutcher will be the special guest host on next week’s RAW.

– Michael Cole said on RAW tonight that he will call out Daniel Bryan on tomorrow night’s NXT for a public apology. Cole says if Bryan doesn’t apologize, he’s going to sue him.

– Goldust defeated Dos Caras in the dark match prior to Monday’s RAW.

– There were audio issues with Monday’s RAW broadcast where the sound dropped out for several seconds a few times throughout the broadcast.

Report by Kendra

RAW this week starts with a video flashback to Cena and Batista’s ‘I Quit’ Match last night at Over The Limit. Batista put Cena through an announce table. Batista threatened to send Cena over the side in the audience, but it was Batista who went. Batista backed a car into Cena, but didn’t. Up on the roof of the car Cena had Batista up for the AA and Batista quit. Cena still sent Batista flying. Cana celebrated on the stage and turned around, right into a big boo from Sheamus.

Music and pyro.

Batista is announced and he comes out helped by two refs. He’s badly limping, arm in a sling, ribs taped under his jacket. One arm around one of the ref’s the other there making sure he doesn’t fall. behind his sunglasses he has a huge black eye (right), but I can’t tell if it’s real or makeup. Cole says it took emergency personnel twenty minute to extract Batista from the floor after the AA. In the ring they put him in a wheelchair and then he yelled at the refs to leave. He then demanded his spotlight. He said last night he said two words he never thought he’d say, but he did because his life was being threatened. Because of Cena’s actions, he’s contemplating filing suit against Cena, the WWE, and every fan in the WWE Universe for supporting what happened to him. That’s not the way matches are supposed to happen. Duct tape, being thrown off cars. He could stoop to Cena’s level, but he believes in something called honor. “You suck” chants. Because of multiple injuries he’s out week, months, even years. Cheer now, he’ll be back. One way or another he’ll be back for a rematch. Justin then jumps in and says he’s been told to announce the new RAW GM. WWE HOFer, Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart!!! Batista is screaming from his wheelchair, demanding Bret leave the ring. Bret says there’s a new sheriff in town, what he says, goes. On June 20th there will be a new PPV concept called Fatal Four Way. If Cena’s still Champion at the time, he’s going to take on three different competitors, all three of whom will be decided tonight. Batista wants to face Cena? He can qualify right now. Batista says he’s in a wheel chair, hurt. Bret says he knows Batista’s hurt, but so’s his opponent, Randy Orton. Batista asks what’s Bret’s malfunction? Bret says take it or forfeit. Batista says Bret doesn’t have the authority to do that! If he does that, Batista will quit. Bret calls it a forfeit and Orton’s the winner. Batista still yells and screams as Bret leaves, demanding Bret return. Bret doesn’t even glance back at Batista. Batista says Bret thinks he’s kidding, this place is nothing without him, will go bankrupt without him, they all come to see him. Off comes the glasses. Batista yelled, “I quit!” He gets up and the refs are there to help him. The singing in the arena starts. Of course the fans have to sing him out. Batista tells them all to kiss his ass – bleeped of course! The ref push him up the ramp. Justin says, “Let’s hear it for Batista!” The fans give a HUGE boo!

– Commercial

Video of Batista acting like a child in the ring, then he quit.

King and Cole talking about Batista quitting WWE. Cole says it all came about after talking ti the new GM, Bret Hart. Because of Batista forfeiting, Orton’s qualified to face Cena at Fatal Four Way.

For the next Qualifying Match, Mark Henry comes out to a standing ovation from the fans on the floor level. Henry’s all smiles and the fans are loving him. Out to face him is Sheamus.

They lock up. Sheamus runs into a clothesline. Sheamus onto Henry with forearms, but Sheamus whipped then slammed to the mat. Henry sends Sheamus out over the top. As Sheamus climbs back in, he pulls Henry’s shoulder down hard. Kick to the shoulder, then chop blot to Henry. Knee drops to that left shoulder. Arm bar on Henry in the center of the ring. Henry on his knees. Elbow slam on the shoulder. Henry backed into a corner and Sheamus uses the ropes to work the arm. Punches to Sheamus, Sheamus slams back, taking that arm with him. Arm bar on Henry down on the mat. They get to their feet. Clotheslines to Sheamus. Henry telegraphs, but then Sheamus’ taken down. Henry splashes Sheamus on the mat. Sheamus moves as Henry tries to slam him in a corner. Henry gets Sheamus up, but the shoulder buckles and Sheamus falls. Sheamus hits his big boot for three.

– Winner: Sheamus

Sheamus leaves the ring and backs up the ramp smiling. Video of Sheamus going after Henry’s shoulder and taking out Henry in the end. Sheamus celebrates on the stage.

– Commercial

Backstage Lovitz is on his cell trying to get stock from Vince. Maryse in and he asks if she’s his masseuse? She says she’s the premier Diva. She says she has photos to win his Superstar Search. He’s not just there to push his new comedy club, the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club. He’s there to promote his new submission move. It’s the fast freak fiber twitch jugular pinch. He’s been teaching it to Santino. Anyone who knows it can win any match. She’s not interested. He then talks to her in French. Then he says he has millions of dollars. She says she might be interested. He says he isn’t, goodbye! Bret saying to someone that he deserves to be in the Fatal Four Way? Edge says he deserves a one on one match. Bret says he and Orton fought to a double count out last night. Edge says Orton beat a beat up man. Edge says he should be able to face an equally beat up Cena. When he wins, he qualifies for the Fatal Four Way. Jericho says Batista got opportunities and failed every time. He beat Edge at WM and demands he’s put in the final spot. Hart says this is what he’s decided, Edge versus Jericho versus Cena. Either wins and they’re in. Neither wins and they get nothing. Edge says he’s a better Champion than either of them were. He’s a better Canadian than either of them are. Bret smirks. Edge says he’ll prove it tonight. Jericho tells Bret to not make an enemy out of Jericho, if he does, taking this job will be the worst decision of his life. Bret says he looks forward to it.

– Commercial

Video of Maryse and Eve from last night at Over The Limit. Eve retained the Diva’s Title.

Maryse and Maryse both in the ring. Both in black and silver. Gail Kim and Eve out. Kim in black with sparkles, Eve in a bronze snakeskin two piece outfit.

Fox nails Kim with a couple kicks. Kim into a corner, but back elbows. Back elbow to Fox, then head scissors to Fox. Kim hit’s a neat slam to Fox in the opposite corner, then takes out Maryse on the apron. Over the ropes and Fox counters. Maryse in on a tag and pins Kim for two. Backbreaker on Kim for two. Maryse taunts Kim on the mat with kicks. Maryse tries a cheap shot on Eve, but Eve ducks. Kim tags out. Kicks and then a neck breaker to Maryse for two. Standing moonsault to Maryse, but Fox breaks the count. Kick to Eve’s face from Fox when the ref‘s back was turned. French kiss and Maryse pins for three.

– Winner: Fox & Maryse

Video of the cheap shot from Fox and the win. The heels back up the ramp celebrating.

Video from last Monday. Bret faces Miz for the US Championship. Natayla, Jericho, Smith and Kidd all got involved. Bret locked on the sharpshooter, Miz tapped out. Becoming GM, Bret’s dropped the belt. Miz and R-Truth will be facing off for the strap.

– Commercial

R-Truth is first out to the ring to fight for the US Championship. Miz comes out, mic in hand. As he walks down the ramp he says R-Truth is always asking ‘what’s up’. Well, what’s up is he’s taking back what shouldn’t have been taken from him in the first place. He’s the Miz and he’s awesome.

Miz backed into a corner, then kicked R-Truth. R-Truth ducked a clothesline and dropkicked Miz. Back and forth until R-Truth got the pin for two. Miz rolled out to regroup.

– Commercial

R-Truth on the floor, Miz standing over him. Miz slams R-Truth into the apron, then up on the apron. A few “boring” chants. In the ring Miz pins for two. Arm hold on R-Truth. R-Truth to his feet and elbows out, but runs into a kick. Miz slams R-Truth face first to the mat for two. Cole says Miz looks naked without gold. Miz grabs R-Truth’s hair and wraps his arms around a second rope for a four count. To their feet and R-Truth lands a couple punches, but Miz lands a kick to R-Truth’s shoulder again. R-Truth set up top and falls back hanging. Kicks and punches to R-Truth. Miz up on the second ropes as the ref yells. Somehow R-Truth pulls himself up and flings Miz across the ring. Chops and punches from R-Truth. Miz is punched down in a corner, but R-Truth eats a back elbow. Flapjack to Miz, then R-Truth flies he hits a missile dropkick on Miz. R-Truth plants Miz face first for two. R-Truth flies, Miz rolls through and pins for two and thought he had it. Punches on R-Truth and the ref gives Miz heck for the punches. Backbreaker to R-Truth, but R-Truth manages a backslide for two. “Awesome” chants. R-Truth manages a small package on Miz for two. R-Truth side steps Miz. Miz pushes off a scissor kick. R-Truth hits his lie detector for three.

– Winner: R-Truth – new US Champion

Video of the end of the match. R-Truth celebrates with his new belt, leaving Miz laid out in the ring.

King and Cole talk about Batista being injured and angry. He started the show screaming and crying. Video of Batista pitching a fit. Justin then announced the new RAW GM. Bret gave Batista an ultimatum. Batista lost a match by forfeit and then quit the WWE.

Backstage Josh is with Cena who gets mixed reaction. Josh talks about immediately after the ‘I Quit’ Match. He said after the match he was exhausted. After that match someone quit, not Cena. He won and was on cloud nine, then bam, kicked in the face whiter than cloud nine. Some think he’s moonlighting as Beaker with a mean chip on his shoulder. Some people push their whole lives with one chance to hold the title. But those who hold it realize how hard it is to keep it. Each Champion has to decide to run or fight, he fights. He won’t always hold it, but the next person who takes it will earn it. He’s sick of accepting challenges, from now on he makes them. Everybody’s on notice, Orton, Edge Jericho, even the human jar of mayo himself, Sheamus. Cena will rain down a world of hurt on any threat. News Flash, he’s done playing nice. The C Nation is here.

– Commercial

Justin announces Jon Lovitz, Bella twin on each side. Jon bellies up to the ring and starts jumping, barely. The Bellas pushed and helped him into the ring. Black table set up with three black leather chairs. He sits with a twin on each side. He grabs a mic and gives a cheap pop. He said they’re going to put on a talent show, find out hidden talents. He announces Brie and Nikki, his new girlfriends. They shake their heads no. He says he has more power than anyone, even Mr. McMahon. If Mr. McMahon was there he’d say, can you see okay? First out, singing Putting On The Ritz is Khali and Runjin. They came out in full tuxes, tails, top hats, canes, etc. they were buzzed by Lovitz after many boos from the fans. Lovitz said the worst thing he saw in show business was in League Of Their Own, he walked in on Rosie O’Donnell Naked. She was naked, not him! Jillian came out and he immediately buzzed her. He got up and said they’re talented in the ring, but other than that… He should look to the fans. He looks around the ring to the fans. He wants Jerry Lawler talent! He finally picked a goober who came over the barrier and into the ring. His name is Joe, he‘s wearing a Santino shirt. He says he can pull his eye out of his face. Lovitz asked what? He said he can pull his eye out of his skull. Lovitz says he’d like to see him pull something else out, but this is PG. Off comes the glasses, out comes the Visine. Out comes a fake eye. It was gross and Lovitz was disgusted. Ted’s music and he came out with Virgil in tow. Lovitz said they could come in the ring, he says so, he’s in charge. Ted wants the eyeball, how much? Joe says he can’t sell it. Ted says he’s not asking. If he can’t buy it, he’ll beat him up and take it. Virgil has a ton of money in hand. Out comes Santino fuming. He says he’s been practicing Lovitz’s move. If Ted doesn’t back off, he’ll apply it. Lovitz says it’s not a joke, if done wrong it will cut off the blood supply to the head. Santino drops Virgil and Lovitz’s shocked. Santino tries it on Ted over and over to no avail. Ted hit dream streets on Santino and Lovitz announced Ted won the talent contest.

– Commercial

King and Cole again go over what’s happened qualifying for the Fatal Four Way Championship Match at the Fatal Four Way PPV next month. Video of Sheamus defeating Mark Henry.

The Hart Dynasty comes out to the ring. Regal and Kozlov are in the ring waiting. Natalya goes outside with the straps.

Regal hard on Kidd and then Kozlov tags in. Kozlov slams Kidd and pins for two. Kidd up on Kozlov’s shoulder and bounced around. Kidd onto the top rope and kicks Kozlov in the jaw. Smith in and on Kozlov. Kozlov head butts Smith in the gut. Regal tags in, but Smith side steps. Hart attack and Kidd pins for three.

– Winners: The Hart Dynasty

Three people with ling dark hair into the ring, three African Americans, two men and a woman. They lay out all three of the Hart Dynasty. All three climb and splash them at the same time. They pose in the ring.

– Commercial

Josh announces the final four NXT Rookies. Who will be eliminated tomorrow? Gabriel says Slater. What has he done to stand out? Wade? He agreed with Gabriel. Slater says he’s not going anywhere. Slater says Otunga should go home. Otunga says Gabriel is a glorified gymnast. Wade is about money and he can buy him off. That leaves Slater who he cane take out. They get smack talking and it’s over.

Cole says eliminations continue on NXT. King says the best thing that happened on NXT was Cole’s confrontation with Bryan. They show that wonderful video of Bryan totally verbally destroying Cole, then taking him out with fists. This guy is gold! (I feared how he’d make the transition, but he proved himself last week.) King asked what Cole will do? Cole says he’s been trying to do his job all week. He’s been talking to his lawyers. He’s calling out Bryan. He’s demanding an apology. If he doesn’t Cole’s suing for all he’s worth.

Backstage Jericho goes up to Edge. Jericho says Cena’s not himself, he’s hurt. But Jericho’s going to get him first. Edge says it’s going to be a race to see who pins Cena first. Edge says maybe he won’t pin Cena at all, maybe he’ll pin Jericho. Jericho’s left scowling.

Backstage Cena’s headed for the ring.

– Commercial

Next week’s guest host will be Ashton Kutcher.

Cena out to the ring. Edge is out next, little cut under his right eye. Jericho out to round out the competitors.

Cena at Jericho, then Edge. Back to Jericho who rolls Jericho up for two. Clotheslines and Cena on Edge. Edge sent flying from the ring. Jericho goes for the walls, Cena gains control and sends Jericho out. Cena’s left alone in the ring.

– Commercial

Cena on the mat, Jericho slapping his head around, taunting him. Cena whipped, Jericho in, but Cena ducks, clothesline to Edge from Cena. Jericho kicks Cena. Edge rolls Jericho up for two. Edge and Jericho clothesline each other at the same time. Edge rushes Jericho, Edge flies out over the top. Jericho takes Cena down and stomps him. Cena sitting on the mat in a corner, Jericho’s foot to his throat to choke. Jericho poses then suplexes Cena for two. Snap mare to Cena into a chinlock on the mat. Cena works his way to his feet. Jericho on his shoulder for the AA. Jericho counters into a DDT! Jericho covers Cena for two. Edge on the apron, Jericho kicks him off. Jericho stomps and punches Cena in a corner. Cena whipped but sidesteps. Jericho’s shoulder to the ring post. Cena on Jericho, slamming min to the mat in a ‘vintage’ move. Five knuckle shuffle. Jericho up for the AA, but lands really wrong on his knee or ankle. Edge rushes and spears Jericho after Cena side steps. STF locked on Edge. Jericho back in and locks the walls on while Cena still had the STF locked on! Edge gets out of the hold. Jericho grabs Edge and locks on the walls. Cena hit’s a bulldog on Jericho just before Edge taps. Jericho ducks a clothesline, but then hit’s a cross body. Super Cena holds on, gets to his feet with Jericho in his arms and puts Jericho up for the AA. Edge then spears Cena and all are down. Edge crawls and rolls Cena over, but Jericho breaks the pin. Jericho tries for the walls but is kicked off. Jericho back and Edge rolls up a small package with Jericho for two. Jericho comes back with an enziguri on Edge, Cena clothesline Jericho. Cena gets Edge up, but Edge slides off and pushes Cena into Jericho who hit’s a code breaker. Edge spears Jericho and pins for three.

– Winner: Edge

Edge has his arm raised outside the ring as he flees. Edge backs up the ramp, Cena and Jericho still in the ring. Sheamus comes out staring. Cena in the ring, Edge at the bottom of the ramp staring back and forth between the two. Orton comes out. Sheamus moves a ways down the ramp. The four look back and forth between each other.

Biggest pop
Bret Hart
Cena
R-Truth
Hart Dynasty

Biggest heat
Batista
Jericho
Edge
Miz

On Monday’s RAW, the Hart Dynasty was attacked by two men and a woman. The men in question are Jimmy and Jules Uso, twin sons of former WWE performer Rikishi. They currently hold the Tag Team Championship in WWE’s developmental league, Florida Championship Wrestling. The woman who attacked Natalya is Sarona Snuka, known as Tamina in FCW. She is the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Snuka.

The trio was called up to the main roster to replace The Colons, who were initially set to feud with the Harts. Carlito was released last Friday after refusing to enter a company-mandated rehabilitation program, putting an end to those plans.

The trio are relatively new to the wrestling scene, having just made their professional debuts last year.

It was just announced that WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart is the new General Manager of RAW.  SEScoops.com reported the news earlier today.

Bret Hart came out and confronted Batista, who was in the ring in a wheel chair. Bret said at Fatal 4 Way, John Cena will defend the WWE Championship against 3 other superstars in one match and we’ll see qualifying matches later in the show. Bret told Batista that he’ll get a rematch against Cena at Fatal 4 Way if he can defeat Randy Orton tonight. Batista says he’s unable to wrestle and will quit WWE if Bret makes him face Orton. Bret declared the match a forfeit and announced that Randy Orton qualifies. Batista didn’t think Bret or the audience believed his threat that he’d leave WWE and the wrestling industry completely – but went off in a rage and swore that he was done and screamed “I Quit”. The crowed jeered Batista as he left the ring for the last time.

So Batista is gone from WWE and Randy Orton is the first superstar to qualify for the RAW main event at Fatal 4 Way.

Sheamus also defeated Mark Henry in a qualifying match, so its John Cena vs. Randy Orton vs. Sheamus vs. 1 more superstar.

— Ted DiBiase was diagnosed with a concussion following his match with R-Truth last night at Over The Limit. (source: PWInsider.com)

— On Twitter, Goldust has received a number of questions and comments concerning his split personality persona in TNA Wrestling, Black Reign. He has asked fans not to mention it.

“Listen guys black reign sucked, keep it goldie,” he wrote.

Black Reign was voted Worst Gimmick of 2007 in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards.

— Former WWE star Gene Snitsky has surfaced on Twitter. You can visit his page at twitter.com/therealsnitsky. He has plans to release his first t-shirt, which reads “It’s Not My Fault.”

Here are some highlights from what Jim Ross said in his latest blog at JRsBarBQ.com:

Randy Orton’s Injury: “Randy Orton’s apparent shoulder injury, I can’t be sure if it is a shoulder or the seriousness of the injury, really had a profound affect on the PPV. The Orton-Edge match ended as best it could by most standards. Orton, obvious and excruciating pain gutted it out to his credit. After this match the show seemed to valley somewhat until the final bout.

“If, big if, it is Randy’s shoulder, it won’t be the first time that RKO has suffered shoulder issues. Officials will know more Monday regarding Randy’s status. Hopefully this will be a deal where Orton’s off for only a brief period of time and won’t require any surgery to tighten up the shoulder. OU, now Minnesota Viking running back, Adrian Peterson had the same issues his freshman year at Oklahoma but surgery took care of his issues and he did not miss that much time…

“I sure hope that Randy Orton is going to be O.K. as losing him especially hurts. Randy hit me with a text late Sunday night and he’s not even sure what the verdict will be until tomorrow. Raw is going to be an especially compelling, two hours of live TV Monday night.”

CM Punk Getting Staples In His Head: “C.M. Punk got 13-15 staples in his head as a result of his hair raising and hair losing match to Rey Mysterio. This match essentially had to be restarted after Punk got busted open and needed medical care and restart it did! Punk resembled the Dynamite Kid and took his offense to a complete another gear. Very impressive stuff. Joey Styles Twittered that Rey gave Punk the Hulk Hogan haircut. That was just downright mean from ‘Stocky Balboa.'”

His Professional Future: “Regarding the never ending tale, my own going business saga, I feel comfortable in saying that we honestly hope to have some definitive news regarding our next, professional chapter later this week. It’s nice to have options and the time to make an educated and timely decision. I am motivated to get this business behind me especially for my dear wife’s sanity. I’m personally past helping but I can’t or won’t continue to run her through the mill with the phone calls, etc that seemingly never stop.”

Tonight’s episode of WWE RAW will take place from the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio.

Here’s what we know so far:

• A new RAW General Manager will be announced
• The show will be hosted by comedian / actor John Lovitz
• Fallout from WWE’s Over The Limit pay-per-view
• We’ll get an update on Randy Orton’s separated shoulder
• No matches have been announced yet, but we’ll likely see qualifying matches to see which 3 superstars will challenge John Cena for the WWE Championship at the upcoming Fatal 4 Way pay-per-view
• There is no dark match main event being advertised for tonight

SEScoops can confirm that as of last week, there was talk of Bret Hart being the new RAW General Manager. The idea was pitched to Hart in recent weeks and Hart was said to be interested enough that he didn’t completely shoot down the possibility.

Randy Orton is not the only WWE superstar who was injured at WWE’s Over The Limit pay-per-view.

During his match with Rey Mysterio, CM Punk’s head was busted open the hard way by Rey Mysterio’s knee brace – not the ringside barrier, as reported elsewhere.

Punk received 13 staples in his head to close the wound.

After getting most of his head shaved in the ring by Rey Mysterio, Punk had the rest of his head shaved backstage and was said to be in good spirits, walking around bald and bloody.

Update: Jim Ross Comments On Punk Getting Staples In His Head

WWE has issued the following press release announcing “The Chaperone,” a new WWE Studios film project set to star Triple H:

WWE GETS CHAPERONE

LOS ANGELES May 24 — WWE Studios has acquired “THE CHAPERONE,” by playwright turned screenwriter S. J. Roth. This is the first screenplay sale for Roth who is mostly known for his work on stage, including his off-Broadway and West Coast productions of “SUTTON,” the story of legendary bank robber, Willie Sutton, and comedies “BEN THE PRINTER,” and “BONNIE’S WANTED MAN.”

“THE CHAPERONE” is a kids action comedy about a just released, ex-con dad who unwittingly becomes a chaperone for his teen daughter’s class trip to New Orleans, while he is on the run from his old cronies who are trying to kill him.

Alan Shafer of Careyes Entertainment and attorney Michael Overn represented Roth in the sale.  Steve Barnett, Senior Vice President, Development of WWE Studios handled the deal for studio.  Shoot is tentatively scheduled for Summer 2010, in New Orleans.

The pyro hits, and Michael Cole welcomes us to the show, and immediately hypes that five championships will be on the line tonight. Lawler and Striker are also on commentary tonight, and the Spanish announce team also gets a shout out.

We get the usual video package, highlighting all of the main feuds heading into tonight’s event, to open the show.

WWE Intercontinental Title Match
Kofi Kingston vs. Drew McIntyre

Kofi Kingston’s music hits, and Mr. Controlled Frenzy himself hits the ring to a nice pop. We get an explanation of the events that led up to this match, including Kofi’s fake out IC Title win.

Drew McIntyre is out next to a bit of heat, flaunting his title.

The bell rings, and we’re ready to kick things off in this one. Kofi comes out with right hands and forearms, he ducks a clothesline and connects with a couple of low kicks and another big kick to the side of McIntyre’s head, before sending him over the top rope with a big clothesline. Kofi follows Drew out to the floor with a suicide dive through the ropes. McIntyre fights back and makes it into the ring, but Kofi comes right back with a big jumping lariat. McIntyre rolls to the outside, but Kofi brings him back up to the ring apron, where McIntyre shoves Kofi into the ring post.

McIntyre takes Kingston back into the ring where he pounds on him in the corner for a little while before the ref breaks it up. Drew hits a low knee to Kofi’s midsection before hitting a modified gutbuster. McIntyre locks in a modified rear chin lock and grounds Kofi on the mat. Kofi fights out of it and up to his feet, taking McIntyre over with a big hip toss. Both men are up to their feet, and Jofi hits McIntyre with a couple of right hands before catching a boot to the stomach. McIntyre tries for a cover but only gets two. McIntyre beats on Kofi’s head for a bit before getting up and stomping down on Kingston’s head. Drew goes to the middle rope and jumps off, but Kingston gets his feet up and connects with McIntyre’s face.

Both men are up and they slug it out, with Kofi getting the advantage. Kofi splashes McIntyre up in the corner and rains down with left and right hands before hitting a nice European uppercut. Kingston ends up on the second rope and he kicks McIntyre before going up to the top. Kofi hits a leaping cross body for a near fall. McIntyre gets Kofi up into a fireman’s carry and hits a single knee gutbuster that’s good for a two count. Kofi sends McIntyre shoulder first into the steel ring post before kicking straight into McIntyre’s ribs and hitting the boom drop in the corner. Kofi goes for the cover, but McIntyre kicks out at two.

Kofi tries for Trouble in Paradise but Drew ducks. McIntyre tries for his DDT, but Kofi counters with the SOS. Kofi goes for the pin and gets the three count.

Winner and NEW WWE Intercontinental Champion: Drew McIntyre

After the match, Drew McIntyre grabs a mic and calls out for Teddy Long. He says he’s only going to say this once. This PPV will stop right now until Teddy Long gets out and reverses the decision.

CM Punk is backstage looking into a mirror. He asks who’s the purest of them all, Gallows says Punk. He asks who the savior is for all these Detriot hooligans, and Gallows and Serena say Punk. He asks who leaves purity intact tonight, and they say Punk. Punk says he’ll have Mysterio by his side, and that he’ll be joining them tonight. Gallows looks upset, but Punk says it’s for the greater good, and that tonight, they give birth to straight edge Mysterio. Gallows hugs Punk while Punk smiles into the mirror.

R-Truth vs. Ted DiBiase

We get a quick video recap of the short backstage segment that led to this match. R-Truth is out to the ring first doing his rapping schtick, for which he gets a nice pop.

Dibiase’s music hits, and he makes his way out to the ring with Virgil in tow, and of course wearing the Million Dollar Title.

The bell rings, and both men lock up. Truth tries for the go behind, but Dibiase catches his arm. Truth turns it around, but finds himself backed up into the corner. Truth goes to punch Dibiase, but Ted goes between the ropes and the ref breaks it up. Dibiase catches Truth with a side head lock, and goes back to work on the arm, but Truth turns it right around. Dibiase slaps Truth across the face, and Truth responds with one of his own. Truth pounds on Dibiase against the ropes, and the ref has to break it up again. Truth ducks a clothesline, and hits a kick to Dibiase’s head. Truth sends Dibiase to the floor with a clothesline over the top. On the outside, Truth confronts Dibiase, then turns around and slaps Dibiase before sending him back into the ring.

Virgil is able to distract Truth, allowing Dibiase to hit a neckbreaker on Truth. Dibiase tosses Truth to the outside, he follows and immediate drives him back first into the barricade before sending him right back in. Truth tries to fight back, but Dibiase takes him up and stomach first down to the mat. Dibiase kicks away at Truth in the corner, but Truth comes right back. Truth goes into the ropes, but Dibiase follows to confuse him, and then hits a clothesline, sending him down to the mat. Dibiase locks in a rear chin lock.

Truth fights up to his feet, but Dibiase responds with a belly to back suplex to take Truth right back down. Dibiase goes to the second rope and he tries for a double ax handle smash, but Truth catches him with a punch to the stomach. Truth places Dibiase on the top rope, and asks the crowd what’s up. Dibiase fights out of the superplex attempt, but Truth comes right back, hitting the ropes and making Ted crotch himself. Truth comes in with a couple of clotheslines and a big hip toss, following up with a flatliner that’s good for a two count. Truth tries for the axe kick, but Dibiase avoids it, and hits a huge electric chair drop that’s good for a two count.

Truth is able to take Dibiase down to the mat, but Dibiase goes right for the ropes and the ref is forced to break it. Truth hits a weird modified stunner that’s good for another near fall. Truth hits a big corckscrew elbow, and pins Dibiase, getting the three count.

Winner: R-Truth

Teddy Long is on the phone, he says things are going great and he can’t wait to see John Cena vs. Batista. McIntyre is in and he demands that Long change the results of the match. Long says he can’t do that. Drew says he will, and he’ll also fire Matt Hardy right now. Long says he won’t. McIntyre starts destroying the office. He looks over at a picture of Martin Luther King Jr. and Long pleads with him to not destroy it. McIntyre says he wants it to stay, because he’s a leader. And Long is spineless and gutless, because McIntyre is more like King than Long will ever be. We get an awkward camera shot of Long next to the picture of MLK Jr.

SES Pledge vs. Punk’s Hair
Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk

We get a video package, mainly focusing on the last few weeks of this feud, and the events that have led up to this match, and this particular stipulation.

There is a barber chair, and just so carefully places bottles of Gillette shaving cream next to ringside, like, literally next to the ring.

CM Punk is out to the ring first without Serena or Gallows, because apparently all outside parties have been banned from ringside. Punk looks at the barber’s chair, and shakes his finger no, saying it won’t happen.

Punk doesn’t get any mic time in front of the crowd, as Mysterio’s music hits, and he’s out in a very yellow get-up, to a very loud pop.

Mysterio picks up the clippers, and Punk holds up his right hand for the pledge.

The bell rings, and Punk tries talking to Mysterio, trying to get him to pledge. Rey puts his hand up, and Punk attacks, laying into Mysterio with boots in the corner. Mysterio fights back when Punk backs off for a second, and he beats on Punk in the corner, but Punk is quick to turn it around. Punk sends Mysterio into the ropes and catches a boot to the chest, but Mysterio in turn ends up launched over the top rope with a back body drop out to the floor. Punk tries to dive over the top rope, but Rey moves. Mysterio runs into the ring, and comes right back out with a hurricarana to the floor. Pukn and Rey fight out on the floor with Rey rubbing Punk’s face into the side of the barber’s chair.

Back in the ring, Mysterio tries for the 619, but Punk moves and catches Rey with a kick. Punk takes Mysterio and launches him through the ropes and outside into the barber’s chair. Mysterio eats it and knocks over the chair. The ref checks on him, then goes back into the ring. Punk has apparently been busted open somehow, and the ref has stopped the match for a trainer to get into the ring to fix Punk up. Punk looks really unhappy with this, rolling his eyes the whole time.

Mysterio is able to roll back up onto the ring apron, and Punk is back up, hitting a baseball slide to send Mysterio back to the floor. Punk launches Mysterio into one barricade, then another, and then hits a vicious suplex on the outside.

Back in the ring, Punk goes for the cover but only gets two. Punk locks in a submission, focusing on Mysterio’s neck, wrapping his legs around Mysterio’s head and neck. Mysterio is able to kick his way out of the submission, and he gets up to his feet where he hits a couple more kicks and scores a quick roll up. Punk comes back with a huge lariat out of nowhere that’s good for a two count.

Punk hits Mysterio with a series of falling fist drops, shouting out parts of the Straight Edge Society pledge, before picking Mysterio back up and kicking away at him. Punk charges Mysterio in the corner, and Rey’s able to counter with a sunset flip powerbomb, but Punk kicks out at two. Both men are on their knees where they trade punches and kicks. Back on their feet, and Mysterio gets the advantage with a springboard cross body that’s good for two.

Punk sends Mysterio out to the apron, and Mysterio comes back in with a seated senton. Mysterio hits another innovative senton, and he goes for the pin, but Punk kicks out at two. Mysterio is up and he kicks Punk’s chest. Mysterio charges Punk, but Punk launches Mysterio into the corner, face first. Punk hits the running knee, but when he tries for a running bulldog, Mysterio sends Punk into the ropes instead. Punk avoids the 619, and hits a tiger driver backbreaker, that’s good for another near fall. Punk smiles as he looks over at Mysterio. He gets to his feet, and goes for the G2S, but Mysterio fights out, almost hitting a hurricarana. Punk stops him and powerbombs him into the corner. Punk goes to the top and hits a leaping bulldog, that’s good for two.

Mysterio grabs the clippers, and even though Punk tries to fight, Mysterio kicks at Punk’s head before using the clippers to shave Punk’s head Punk is bleeding pretty profusely and thankfully there are no trainers in site. Mysterio is taking out big clumps of Punk’s hair, and Punk is just begging him to stop.

As in all hair matches, Mysterio leaves Punk humiliated, with big patches of his hair gone, but other’s still remaining. Mysterio has big handfuls of Punk’s hair, which he holds up. Mysterio looks under the ring, but he doesn’t do anything before walking to the back. Serena runs over with a towel to cover up Punk’s head.

Rey runs back down to the ring with a mirror in his hand and he shows Punk his reflection. Punk looks furious as he kicks away at Mysterio.

WWE Unified Tag Team Title Match
Chris Jericho & The Miz vs. The Hart Dynasty

Big Show is shown warming up backstage when Chris Jericho walks in. Jericho says he knows Show is intimidated, but Jericho is there to thank him, because if it wasn’t for Show being arrogant, Miz and he wouldn’t have gotten together. Jericho says since they’ve trimmed the fat, they’re going all the way, and tonight they’ll win the Unified Tag Titles and Show will be left with nothing. Show says nothing like he left Jericho with when he knocked him out, or Miz after his match with Bret Hart. Miz comes in from behind Big Show. Show says if he doesn’t stop, he’s going to punch Miz in the face, the Jericho, then he’ll revive them, and punch them again. Miz backs off. Show says that’s what he thought, then Jericho backs away as Show smiles.

The Hart Dynasty are out to the ring first to a nice reaction from the crowd. Miz is out next, and he doesn’t get nearly as nice of a reaction.

Chris Jericho is out next, and he makes his way down to the ringside area to join his partner.

Miz and Kidd will be starting things out tonight. Miz doesn’t allow the lock up as he stomps away at Kidd instead before burying his knee in Kidd’s back. Kidd hits a snap mare and follows it up with a couple of ridiculous stiff kicks before tagging in Smith, and helping him get Miz up for a huge stalling suplex. After about 20 seconds, Smith drops him and he tries for the cover but Miz kicks out. Smith kicks Miz to the outside, and Jericho joins him when Smith back body drops him to the outside. Smith picks Kidd up in a gorilla press and slams him to the outside on top of Jericho and Miz. Back in the ring Kidd locks in a front chancery, but Miz backs him into his own corner and tags in Jericho who comes in and immediately puts Kidd down. Kidd is able to flip out of a back body drop and a combo of kicks puts Kericho down. Double team action from the Dynasty is good for a near fall on Jericho.

Jericho is able to send Smith to the outside, and he distracts the referee to allow Miz to get in a cheap shot on Smith on the outside. Smith rolls back into the ring where he’s greeted by a belly to back suplex from Jericho. Jericho locks in a rear chin lock, but Smith is able to fight back up to his feet. Jericho charges Smith, but Smith counters with a side slam. Both men go for their partners, but Miz is the only one able to make the tag. Miz brings Smith back to his side of the ring where he goes to work with big right and lefts to Smith’s face, before hitting a running kick. Miz covers Smith, but only gets two. Miz locks in a rear chin lock, and Smith gets him onto his back. Smith stands right up and takes Miz down with an electric chair drop.

Both men make the tag, and Kidd hits a flying elbow, and a beautiful dropkick, before following it up with a series of kicks. Kidd hits a baseball slide to send Miz off the spron before hitting a crazy roll up. Kidd tries for the hurricarana, but Jericho counters into the Walls of Jericho. Kidd is able to drag himself into the ropes and force Jericho to break the hold. He rolls out to the apron, where he hits a big kicks to Jericho’s face. Kidd comes back in with a springboard splash, but Jericho counters right into the codebreaker. Jericho is able to crawl into a cover, but Kidd kicks out at two.

While Jericho argues with the ref, Kidd uses the opportunity to kick Jericho in the head and tag out to Smith. Smith comes in as a house of fire and takes it to both Miz and Jericho, launching Jericho with a belly to belly suplex before hitting a great powerslam. Smith gets a near fall, then tries for a running powerslam. Jericho sends Smith into the ropes and gets a beautiful small package, but Smith kicks out at two. Jericho goes into the ropes where he ends up being tripped by Natalya. Smith catches Jericho with a big powerslam, but Jericho kicks out at two. Miz makes the blind tag and comes in from behind, hitting a neckbreaker/backbreaker combo that’s good for a near fall. Miz goes for the sharpshooter on Smith, but Smith turns it into a small package for two.

Miz tries for the SCF, but Smith fights out of it, leading to a series of roll ups. Miz hits his clothesline in the corner, but Smith just walks out into the middle of the ring with him. Kidd makes the tag, and comes in for the Hart attack. Kidd pins Miz, and this one is over.

Winner and STILL WWE Unified Tag Team Champions: The Hart Dynasty

We get a video recap, from Edge being drafted to Raw up until last week, with the events that have led up to this match.

Edge vs. Randy Orton

Edge is out first to a bit of a mixed reaction from the crowd. It’s really hard to hear them for some reason tonight. I don’t know if it’s because of how they’re micd, or if they’re just dead.

Orton is out next, and nevermind about the crowd, apparently they’ve just been dead, because they explode when Orton comes out.

Edge looks hesitant to lock up with Orton right after the bell. Eventually they stop staring each other down, and do lock up. Orton locks in a quick head lock, but Edge fights right out of it, only to be taken down by a big shoulder block. Edge backs up into the corner to catch his breath. Another lock up, and Edge buries his knee in Orton’s midsection, before coming right at him with right hands. Orton reverses an Irish whip into the corner and clotheslines Edge before stomping away at all of his limbs. Orton hits a beautiful knee drop, and stretches Edge in the ropes, clubbing away at his chest, then doing it again.

Orton grabs Edge’s legs and slingshots him, catching his neck on the bottom rope. Edge rolls to the outside, and Orton follows, but Edge is able to grab him and send him into the ringside barricade. Edge picks up Orton and suplexes him, putting him down right on top of the barricade.

Edge rolls Orton back into the ring and goes for a quick cover, but Orton kicks out at two. Edge stomps away at Orton in the corner, and the referee is forced to break it up. Edge goes back in and Orton catches his with a couple of boots to the midsection, but Edge catches Orton with a kitchen sink before locking in a body scissors.

Edge changes things up, locking in a rear chin lock, but Orton fights out of it, but he’s still in the body scissors. Orton is able to elbow Edge in the face and force him to break the hold. Both men are back up, and Edge suplexes Orton right into the top rope, going right back to Edge’s ribs. Edge goes to the top rope, but Orton catches him with a right hand, setting him back on the turnbuckle. Orton goes up and tries for the superplex, he and Edge fight for a bit, and Edge is able to send Orton down to the mat. Orton gets right back up and crotches Edge. Orton goes back up and connects with the superplex this time.

Orton tries to bring Edge back into the ring, but Edge takes Orton down throat first against the top rope. Back in the ring, Edge goes for the spear, but Orton turns right around and hits a big kick to block it. Orton sets up for the RKO, but when he pounds on the mat, it looks like his arm is hurt. Orton sends Edge to the outside, and Orton looks like he might have really messed up his arm. Orton is seriously hurt. Edge pounds on Orton on the outside, avoiding working on the arm. The ref starts the count. Edge tries to spear Orton, but Orton moves and Edge connects with the barricade. The ref counts ten, and this one is over.

Double DQ

Orton’s arm is hanging down awkwardly, and trainers are out to lead him to the back.

World Heavyweight Title Match: Big Show vs. Jack Swagger

Jack Swagger is the first man out to the ring, and he gets a pretty lackluster reaction from the crowd.

Big Show is out next, and he gets a much more respectable reaction from the crowd.

The bell rings, and Show and Swagger circle each other. Swagger tries to take Show down with a single leg, but Show pushes Swagger away. Swagger tries for a double leg, but Show stomps down to knock Swagger off. Swagger tries for a big boot, goes behind Show, and tries for a belly to back suplex, but Show switches it up, hitting a belly to back suplex of his own. Swagger rolls to the outside and looks perplexed. Big Show does pushups in the ring to a big pop. Swagger comes back in and walks into a big boot. Show chops at Swagger in the corner.

Swagger falls to the mat and Show walks across his stomach. Swagger rolls over, so Show walks across his back. Show chokes Swagger against the middle rope. Show sends Swagger into the rope and tries for the chokeslam, but Swagger is able to fight out of it and he rolls to the outside. Show picks up Swagger by the head and pulls him to the apron, and Swagger hangs Show up on the top rope. Back in the ring, Swagger hits a huge shoulder block to Show’s leg, then another shoulder block. Swagger hits two consecutive Vader splashes, but when he goes for the cover, Swagger gets thrown out of the ring. Swagger locks in the front face lock, but it’s fruitless as Show comes back with a series of blows, a big splash, and a shoulder block.

Show goes for the chokeslam, but Swagger kicks at Show’s knee. Show sends Swagger over the top rope. Swagger grabs the belt, and comes back into the ring where he hits Big Show. Swagger gets intentionally DQ’ed as it’s right in front of the ref. Swagger keeps working him over with the title, before going to the outside and grabbing a chair. Swagger wails on Show with the chair, but Show continues to get up.

Winner by DQ: Big Show

Show is able to get back to his feet, and catch Swagger in the goozle. Show hits a big chokeslam and he goes for the chair. Show whacks Swagger with the chair, bending it on Swagger’s back, before he picks Swagger up and chokeslams him on the chair. Swagger gets back up to his feet, only to be met with the knockout punch from Show.

Josh Matthews is backatage with Batista. Matthews asks if Batista can make John Cena say ‘I Quit’. Batista says last week before Raw went off the air, Cena was screaming it, and he’s going to make him scream ‘I Quit’ again, and he’ll make sure the whole world hears it.

WWE Divas Title Match: Maryse vs. Eve Torres

Maryse is the first woman out to the ring, followed by the Divas Champion, Eve.

The bell rings, and both women get in each other’s faces. Maryse talks smack, and kicks at Eve’s leg before sending her shoulder first into the ring post. Maryse sends Eve down to the mat where she kicks away at her, and slams her face first into the mat. Maryse tries for a cover but she only gets one. Maryse picks Eve up and slams her face down into the mat, before locking in a rear chin lock and sitting on Eve’s back.

Eve powers up to her knees, but Maryse knocks her right back down, before sending her into the ropes and burying her knee in Eve’s back. Maryse sends Eve to the outside, and she follows. Maryse tries to kick Eve, but Eve ducks and Maryse’s foot connects with the ring post. Back in the ring and Eve builds up steam with a series of dropkicks. Maryse slaps Eve, but Eve responds by taking Maryse to the mat, and hitting a standing moonsault for a two count. A sunset flip is good for another near fall, but Maryse catches Eve with a boot to the head that’s good for a near fall of her own.

Eve is able to fight back against Eve, hitting some sort of weird reverse STO that’s good for a two count. Eve kicks at Maryse before trying for a front flip senton. Maryse gets her knees up, and Eve crashes and burns. Maryse tries for the hair flip DDT, but Eve fights out of it, traps Maryse’s head in between her legs, and drops down to her knees. Eve pins Maryse, and this one is over.

Winner and STILL WWE Divas Champion: Eve

I Quit Match for the WWE Title: Batista vs. John Cena

We get a video package recapping this feud. All the way from last month’s PPV, up till this one.

Batista is the first man out to the ring, he gets his requisite spotlight on his way to the ring.

Cena’s music hits, and the Champion is out to a loud ovation from this crowd, who’s been pretty stingy with them all night long.

We get formal ring introductions for both men, and we’re finally ready to kick things off.

The bell rings, and Batista grabs the mic. He tells Cena he knows that he made him say ‘I Quit’, so he’s going to give him one chance to give up before Cena puts him in a world of pain. The referee asks Cena, and Cena responds by saying Batista made his point. Cena says ‘I.. don’t think so’ and hits Batista with the mic. It spills to the outside, and Cena grabs a chair. he swings, but Batista ducks and Cena connects with the ring post. Back in the ring and Batista hits a big clothesline before sending him violently into the corner with a huge Irish whip. Batista pounds on Cena and hits a snap mare before following up with a running kick.

Batista pounds on Cena in the corner, before hanging him up on the second rope. Cena starts to fight back, but Batista takes it right back to him with a high back elbow. Batista sends Cena shoulder first into the ring apron, and the ref asks, but Cena refuses to quit. Cena is on the apron, and Batista runs into him with a big knee, sending Cena to the outside into the barricade. Batista follows and slams him into the barricade again before rolling him into the ring. Back in the ring, Batista hits a big suplex. Batista whips Cena into the corner, but Cena avoids a splash, and counters with a couple of shoulder blocks, and a side belly to back suplex. Cena hits the five knuckle shuffle, and tries for the AA, but Batista grabs on to the ropes and avoids it. Batista pulls the ref in front of him as a shield, then hits a spear on Cena before locking in his new bow and arrow submission. Cena refuses to quit.

Batista is wrenching away at Cena’s arms, but Cena will not give up. Cena powers out and fights up to his feet, swinging Batista off of his shoulders. Cena immediately locks in the STF. Batista crawls for the ropes, but it doesn’t force a break in this type of match. Batista looks to be fading. Cena lets go of the hold, and the ref asks if Batista wants to quit, but Batista is apparently out, and can’t answer. Cena goes out and grabs a bottle of water, bringing it back into the ring and dumping it on Batista’s head. the ref asks, but Batista says no. Cena charges Batista, but he eats a big spinebuster. Batista hits a Batista bomb, and the ref asks, but Cena says no.

Batista goes to the outside, where he begins to dismantle the Spanish announce table. He then takes apart the regular announce team’s table. Batista goes back toward the ring, where he grabs Cena’s leg and pulls him to the outside. Batista rolls Cena up onto one of the tables, and he tries for the Batista bomb, but Cena counters, almost hitting the AA. Batista fights out of it, and hits a powerslam, sending Cena through the Spanish announce table, and Cena is somehow busted open. Doctors rush out to patch up Cena, and I’m going to roll my eyes, just like Punk. The ref asks Cena, and he’s slow to say it, but he still says no.

Batista stands over Cena while the trainer works on him. When it’s all over, Batista picks up Cena, and sends him over the barricade and out into the crowd. Batista takes Cena out, and up into the stands, up the stairs. Batista has Cena in a head lock, and he takes him to the top of the stands, where he slams him into a wall. They fight out, and up another set of stairs. Batista grabs the mic and tells Cena to quit, or he’ll go over the railing of the stairs. The ref asks Cena, but Cena still says no. Batista picks Cena up, and he gets Cena in position for the Batista bomb, but Cena fights out of it and pounds on Batista. Cena sends Batista over the railing, where he hangs on, but Cena hits him with a couple of rights, and Batista falls back into a bunch of security guards. The ref asks Batista, and he screams no.

Cena chases Batista back down the stairs and toward the fans in the ringside area. Cena hits Batista with a right and he falls down the last few stairs. Cena hits Batista with a couple of rights, and they fight back to the entrance ramp, where Cena hits Batista with another series of rights. Batista grabs a chair from somewhere, and he hits Cena in the ribs before wailing on his back. Batista goes back to work on the ribs and back of Cena, just whacking him repeatedly with the chair. The referee asks Cena, but Cena says no. Another big chair shot from Batista, and Batista gets into one of the cars on the stage, that conveniently has the keys in it (really?). Batista throws it into reverse, and he tries to back over Cena, running into the stage lights.

Batista gets out of the car, but Cena is up and he pulls Batista out of the car. He slams Batista head first repeatedly into the car, before picking him up, and laying him out with an AA on the hood of the car. The referee asks, but Batista does not quit. Cena says he was really hoping he would say that. Cena grabs Batista, and they go up to the top of the car, where Cena gets Batista in AA position. Batista flails his arms, and quits. Cena still hits the AA off the top of the car, sending Batista through the entrance ramp.

Winner and STILL WWE Champion: John Cena

The Pay Per View ends with Cena standing triumphantly with his title at the top of the entrance ramp. Out of nowhere, Sheamus hits him from behind. Sheamus stands over Cena, and rips off his shirt, and we fade to black.

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– As seen tonight at Over The Limit, Randy Orton suffered an apparent shoulder injury during his bout with Edge. Commenting on Orton’s injury, TNA star Ken Anderson, formerly known as Mr. Kennedy in WWE, wrote the following on his Twitter account:

“I have one thing to say: Kharma is a M**********R!!

“And it couldn’t have happened… To a NICER GUY!!

Orton reportedly had WWE officials release Anderson after dropping him on his shoulder last year during a match on Raw.

– The dark match prior the live Over The Limit broadcast featured MVP pinning Chavo Guerrero.

– As is customary during live WWE pay-per-view events, searches for a live stream of Over The Limit is a top trending topic tonight on Google.com. The search term peaked at No. 4 during the show’s final hour.

— Bret Hart canceled his appearance at the BTW WrestleFest convention yesterday in Fremont, California due to a scheduling conflict with his Calgary Hitmen hockey team. He noted on his official website that the Hitmen were in a semi-final game last night in Brandon, Manitoba with the championship game scheduled for today. Furthermore, he expects to be on hand for tomorrow night’s Raw in Toledo, Ohio, but as of yesterday, wasn’t completely sure.

Regarding the United States Championship, upcoming Raw live events list three-way U.S. Title bouts between R-Truth, The Miz and Ted DiBiase. It’s expected that one of the three will receive the belt once Hart’s run as champion concludes.

— Matches pitting John Cena against Edge with the WWE Championship on the line are advertised for upcoming Raw live events.

— The Blade has conducted an interview The Miz promoting tomorrow night’s Raw in Toledo, Ohio. He discusses the toll wrestling’s had on his body, the worst injury he’s suffered, and more. (Article link)

(sources: www.f4wonline.com, PWInsider.com)

— A Chris Jericho DVD set is currently in the works and expected to be released this September. This would be the first DVD set produced in honor of Jericho.

— Khloe Kardashian — the larger sister of Kim Kardashian — and Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak are expected to be guest hosts of future episodes of Monday Night Raw.

Reportedly, Vince McMahon was interested in having Ray Combs of Family Feud fame host a future episode of Raw, but was informed that he committed suicide over a decade ago. Combs made two appearances for the World Wrestling Federation in the early nineties, appearing as a guest ring announcer at WrestleMania VIII and serving as a guest commentator alongside Vince McMahon and Bobby Heenan at the 1993 Survivor Series.

— Last week’s episode of WWE Superstars on WGN America scored an 0.77 cable rating with 923,000 viewers. The subsequent midnight replay scored an 0.16 rating with 127,000 viewers.

– WWE champion John Cena commented on Twitter about WWE’s decision to release Carlito this week:

“I am sad to hear the wwe has decided to release Carlito. I always thought he could, and should have accomplished more than he did. I wish him the best.”

– WWE Hall of Famer also commented on Carlito’s release in his latest blog at JRsBarBQ.com. Ross wrote:

“I was disappointed to hear of Carlito being released from WWE for apparent wellness issues. I don’t know all the details of this situation by any means but it seems apparent WWE felt that Carlito needed some help and Carlito didn’t agree. It’s back to the old adage that if one can’t solve a problem one has no choice but to eliminate it. I’m one that certainly believes that Carlito has the ability to be a main event level performer but no one’s professional life should ever be prioritized over their personal life and I sincerely hope that Carlito adjusts to these recent challenges and takes the necessary steps to put these negative issues behind him.”

(source: www.f4wonline.com)

As announced yesterday, Carlito — real name Carlos Colón — was released from his WWE contract due to his first violation of the company’s Wellness Program and subsequent refusal to enter a rehabilitation facility.

Company sources indicate Colón did not actually fail a drug test. Rather, management felt he was unfit to perform after arriving to the Air Canada Centre on Monday for the evening’s Raw taping. He was told he needed to go to rehab, but refused, resulting in his termination from the company.

As the story goes, Carlito denied he had a problem, forcing WWE to pull the trigger on his release.

Colón, who had been under contract to WWE since 2004, developed a reputation of being a talented performer whose lack of motivation prevented him from rising above mid-card status. For years, he was rumored to have been on the verge of leaving the company due to frustration over the direction of his character.

The Puerto Rican native was most recently used as a mentor to NXT Rookie Michael Tarver, who was ousted in the first round of eliminations. He had also teamed up once again with brother Primo, helping Ted DiBiase beat-down R-Truth on last week’s Raw.

— John Cena said today on his Twitter account that he was “sad to hear” about Carlito’s release from WWE. WWE announced yesterday that he was released due to a violation of the company’s drug testing program and subsequent refusal to attend a rehabilitation facility.

“I am sad to hear WWE has decided to release Carlito,” Cena wrote on Twitter. “I always thought he could, and should have accomplished more than he did. I wish him the best.”

Jim Ross also addressed Carlito’s release, writing on Twitter: “Too bad to hear Carlito got released 4 wellness issues. Talented young man. Hope he gets back on track. The ball’s n his court. Pulling 4 him.”

— R-Truth was unable to work WWE’s tour of Canada this past week because he is prohibited from entering the country as a result of receiving a citation a few years ago.

In December 2008, he was detained at the Canadian border upon his arrival in the country and subsequently sent home.

Within WWE, Drew McIntyre isn’t the most popular wrestler among certain circles. The Intercontinental Champion been described as “a head case” and some veteran wrestlers have made it known they don’t want to work with him until he improves his in-ring ability.

Fans weren’t the only ones questioning whether the angle temporarily stripping him of the Intercontinental title was done as a result of a drug testing violation. Although he doesn’t have the reputation of being a party guy, there was still a lot of speculation within the organization that a legit suspension may have been the cause. Ultimately, though, it was revealed as nothing more than a storyline.

(source: Pro Wrestling Torch)

WWE.com has announced that Carlito (Carlos Colon) has been released from his World Wrestling Entertainment contract as of today May 21, 2010.

According to WWE, “Carlito’s termination was due to his first violation of the WWE Wellness Program and his subsequent refusal to attend a rehabilitation facility.”

We’ll have more on this story soon, check back over the weekend for more.

RAW superstar Ted DiBiase spoke to IGN.com this week to hype Sunday’s WWE Over The Limit pay-per-view. Here are some highlights of what DiBiase said about:

Working With Virgil on RAW: “That was really cool,” DiBiase said. “It was a big surprise and I don’t think anyone expected it. Me walking out there and then just turning around with a smile and there’s Virgil. The guy who used to pick me up from school. The guy I used to monkey around with and jump on. I guess he’s kind of gotten smaller in his older age, but I used to grab onto his arms –he had these huge pipes, you know, these 24-inch arms back in the day and he’d just lift me up off the ground. I’d make him do it all the time. I used to bug the crap out of that guy. And now he’s carrying around the belt, pulling the ropes down, opening doors and carrying my bags. It’s a great feeling.”

Sunday Being His First Singles PPV Match: “It feels really good. I had a good run with Cody Rhodes and I wish him all the best on Smackdown. We had a great tag team and I learned a lot and it was fine while it lasted, but it was time. It’s great to be on my own and forging my own career now. I’m excited.”

Living In His Father’s Shadow: “No, I’m not worried at all. My dad was who he was and I am who I am. This is just me being me. Life gives you lemons and you make lemonade. This is who I am. I’m a DiBiase. I didn’t ask for it, but this is who I’ll be. The biggest differences between me and my dad is, well, A: I think I’m more talented than he was and B; I’m definitely better looking than my dad was. And on top of that, I’m a movie star. He never made a movie so I’ve got one up on him already. So, I’m not worried because I think my actions will speak louder than words and I’ll start this Sunday, at Over the Limit, when I beat R-Truth.”

— Rey Mysterio is once again complaining about his pay, according to WWE sources. Though some feel he’s had legitimate gripes in the past, he’s developed a reputation within WWE for being overly paranoid over his pay. He feels he’s being short-changed compared to some of the other top performers in the company. (source: www.pwtorch.com)

— The following was issued: “And now ladies and gentleman, viewers to www.MichelleMcCool.Net of all ages we present to you *insert drum roll here* the exclusive second part to MichelleMcCool.Net’s 5th Anniversary Interview! In this half, we get a little more personal with Michelle as the questions and answers go “Beyond the Ropes.” Michelle talks about her experience at WrestleMania Axxess this year, what she thinks about support from the gay community, her body and what parts she has problems with most, who she’d like to have an on screen relationship with, which wrestling family is Flawless, her favorite and least favorite classes in school, who she enjoys doing WWE appearances with most, how she got involved with Krav Maga and much more! With questions that have never been asked before and answers never before revealed, you’ll definitely want to check out the conclusion to our two part exclusive 5th Anniversary interview with Michelle McCool!”

You can read the interview at www.MichelleMcCool.Net.

— On Twitter, Goldust commented on his brother, Cody Rhodes, being called a “legend.” He does not agree with the assessment.

“Someone said my bro was a legend. No he is far from it,” Goldust wrote. “He must pay his dues, and in time he will become a legend.”

— Plans as of early last week was that the Drew McIntyre firing angle would be held off until after Sunday’s Over The Limit pay-per-view with Matt Hardy insisting Theodore Long rehire McIntyre so he could beat him up. It was also indicated that WWE would utilize Twitter with Hardy asking his fans to spread his message. (source: f4wonline.com)

— Goldust, Cody Rhodes and Dusty Rhodes were originally scheduled to team up for the first time together at a Florida Championship Wrestling live event on Jul. 9, but plans have changed. Instead, Goldust and Cody will team up together, with the WWE Hall of Famer accompanying his sons to the ring. All three will be taking part in a meet and greet before the show.

— Sunday’s Over The Limit live chat on WWEUniverse.com will be a “Divas Night” as the winner of the Divas Championship Match between champion Eve Torres and Maryse will appear during the session. Also scheduled to appear are former Women’s Champions Melina and Beth Phoenix. Click here for more information.

— In an update on Shawn Michaels, he has told friends he’s enjoying retirement. He has yet to show any signs indicating he is yearning to return to the ring, or television for that matter. (source: Pro Wrestling Torch)

— Every year at San Diego Comic-Con International, toy manufacturers release collectibles available only to the extravaganza. This year, Mattel will release their first-ever WWE figure to a single event — a special version of Undertaker as he appeared at last year’s WrestleMania. Click here for more information on this limited edition action figure.

— Jim Ross — who is still employed to WWE — has posted a blog on the WWE Universe site asking fans to ponder questions regarding Daniel Bryan, Michael Cole, Bret Hart and more.

– Actor Mark Feuerstein, star of the USA Network original series Royal Pains, will guest host WWE RAW on June 14th from Charlotte, NC. Feuerstein co-stars in the upcoming WWE Studios movie Knucklehead with WWE’s Big Show.

– Speaking of Feuerstein and Big Show, Big Show will be guest starring in an upcoming episode of “Royal Pains,” which will be filming today in New York City. Big Show will play a character named  Donald “The Trashman” Green – a “7 Foot, 470 lb. Giant from a horror film.” The episode, titled “Keeping The Faith,” will also feature a cameo from Henry “The Fonz” Winkler. (Source: PWInsider.com)

– Tueday’s episode of WWE NXT on SyFy scored an 0.9 cable rating and averaged 1,253,000 viewers.

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. Some highlights of what JR said about:

Miami Wants WrestleMania: “Miami is among many cities being smart and working hard to romance WWE in hopes of hosting Wrestlemania 28 in 2012. The stadium in Miami is big time, I went to the OU-Miami college football game there last year, but how does one address tropical rain issues that might wreck havoc on WWE’s biggest event of the year? This is far, far from my call but if it were I’m sticking with a domed stadium. Sorry, South Florida.”

Read More: Miami’s Sports Commissioner Pushing For WrestleMania 2012

Daniel Bryan’s NXT Promo: “Amazing discussion virtually every where one looks on the net about the Daniel Bryan/Michael Cole dust up on NXT Tuesday night. Honesty, I feel that it helped both individual’s persona’s and will likely encourage fans to tune in again to see the follow up on the matter. I’m not so sure that I wouldn’t have something occur Sunday in Detroit at the PPV to add a little fuel to the fire and if not there on Monday Night Raw in Toledo for sure. The end result is to first create awareness for the wrestler and then to further develop Cole’s on air persona.”

New RAW GM: “Yes, Raw is going to name a new GM this Monday night and even though my name has been one of many under internet consideration I can assure you that I have no plans whatsoever to be in Toledo Monday but rather will be watching Raw, as usual, in my La-Z-Boy in my living room in Norman. I hear by nominate US Champion Bret Hart for the task. Or Chelsea Handler. Or Joey Styles. Or The Fink.”

JR’s WWE Status: “No…there is a misconception that I am ‘gone’ from WWE and that is not accurate. I am an employee in good standing, over 17 years, with the company and within a few days my new job description, etc will be established. At that point I can either commit and go kick ass in a new arena or I can say no thank you. I actually do have many interests within the biz that interest me other than announcing although that is my favorite thing to do professionally. Finding another Stone Cold or Rock is intriguing and challenging, for example. I am a major proponent of the developmental system within the business and feel it is the life blood for the long term future of wrestling. Even at 58, one finds it hard to leave ‘the nest’ especially if one helps build the nest.”