Destiny

Thursday, Week 1, October, 2012 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5e/WWE_Superstars_logo.png The following contests are confirmed to take place on tonight’s edition of WWE Superstars: Santino Marella and Zack Ryder versus The Prime Time Players This Sunday at the WWE Hell in a Cell Pay-Per-View Santino Marella will challenge Antonio Cesaro for the WWE United States Championship but before then he will team up with Zack Ryder tonight on WWE Superstars to take on the team of Darren Young and Titus O’Neil, collectively known as the Prime Time Players. Team “CoBro” of Santino Marella and Zack Ryder were victorious this past week on Monday Night RAW as they successfully defeated the team of Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks, albeit due to some unfortunate miscommunication between Hawkins and Reks, and will be looking for a second victory this week tonight. Both of these teams competed in the recent Tag Team Tournament to determine the Number One Contenders to the WWE Tag Team Championships at the Hell in a Cell Pay-Per-View, the tournament which was ultimately won by Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow, Team Rhodes Scholars. Santino and Ryder were ultimately eliminated from the tournament in the semi finals by Team Rhodes Scholars, whereas the Prime Time Players were also eliminated in the semi finals, by the team of Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara, who would go on to lose to Team Rhodes Scholars last week on Monday Night RAW in the final of the tournament. The WWE United States Champion Antonio Cesaro will likely be watching this match with interest as he prepares to put his title on the line against Santino Marella and the “Cobra” this Sunday. The Uso’s versus Team Rhodes Scholars Speaking of tag teams, the Number One Contenders to the WWE Tag Team Championships, Team Rhodes Scholars, will also be in action tonight on WWE Superstars as they will take on the team of Jimmy and Jey Uso, collectively known as the Uso’s. By virtue of winning the recent Tag Team Tournament, after defeating the team of Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara in the finals last week on Monday Night RAW, Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow will challenge Kane and Daniel Bryan, Team Hell No, for the WWE Tag Team Championships this Sunday at the Hell in a Cell Pay-Per-View. The Uso’s also competed in the Tag Team Number One Contenders tournament but were unable to advance past the first round, however the twin brothers have been teaming for several years and have the definite experience edge against Team Rhodes Scholars in tonight’s tag team contest. Can Team Rhodes Scholars pick up the all-important victory to build momentum heading into this Sunday? Trent Barreta and Yoshi Tatsu versus Hunico and Camacho The third match taking place on tonight’s episode of WWE Superstars is also a tag team contest, meaning that all three matches on tonight’s show will feature tag teams. This shows the tremendous recent resurgence of the WWE tag team division with many teams feeling that Team Hell No, the reigning WWE Tag Team Champions, are just one implosion away from losing the WWE Tag Team Championships and several teams jockeying in position hoping to be the next in line for a shot at the titles after Kane and Daniel Bryan put them on the line this Sunday at the Hell in a Cell Pay-Per-View against the team of Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow, Team Rhodes Scholars. Two relatively newly formed teams will compete tonight on WWE Superstars as Trent Barreta and Yoshi Tatsu, a high-flying duo known for their daredevil antics inside the ring, will take on the Hispanic pairing of Hunico and Camacho. Hunico and Camacho have known one another for many years and may have the experience edge heading into this match, and the brute power of Camacho may well be the difference maker tonight. On the other hand, Trent and Yoshi have both been WWE Superstars for a number of years now without making too many waves and perhaps their tag team could lead to success for the young high-flyers. This Sunday at the WWE Hell in a Cell Pay-Per-View the Celtic Warrior Sheamus will put his World Heavyweight Championship on the line against the Big Show as the two face one another for the very first time in singles competition. The “Viper” Randy Orton will also be in action this Sunday at the Hell in a Cell Pay-Per-View as he will take on the Mexican Aristocrat Alberto Del Rio in one on one action. Tonight on WWE Superstars both of these matches will be previewed and the main event of this week’s Friday Night SmackDown will also be officially announced, as Booker T tweeted earlier today that Sheamus will team with Randy Orton tomorrow night on Friday Night SmackDown to take on the team of the Big Show and Alberto Del Rio for the very first time. Tonight’s WWE Superstars will show touts from all four men heading into tomorrow night’s huge tag team main event. Finally, this past August saw perhaps the biggest Summerslam main event of all time as Triple H took on Brock Lesnar in what was promoted as the “Perfect Storm”. The WWE Summerslam DVD continues to be the Number One Selling Sports DVD in the United States and tonight on WWE Superstars exclusive highlights will be shown of the match which many experts believe was Triple H’s final bow in in-ring competition. Exclusive clips of a Paul Heyman interview that was made directly after Lesnar’s victory at Summerslam, extras on the Summerslam DVD, will also be shown. As well as this, further never before seen footage of the aftermath of the Summerslam main event will be aired tonight on WWE Superstars, showing the extent of Triple H’s injuries that he suffered at the hands of the “Baddest Man on the Planet” Brock Lesnar. Quick Picks: Santino Marella and Zack Ryder versus The Prime Time Players The Uso’s versus Team Rhodes Scholars Trent Barreta and Yoshi Tatsu versus Hunico and Camacho (Predictions are welcomed, there will be a prediction contest held every month.)

Tuesday, Week 1, October, 2012 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1e/NXT_Wrestling.png WWE NXT (Live from Savannah Centre Promenade (GA), 400 in Attendance) NXT begins with Audrey Marie making her way to the ring. Audrey Marie takes a microphone from the ringside area and says that there are some great Divas on NXT, but there are also a few, such as Raquel Diaz, who like to look down on the others. Marie says that she is not a fan of Raquel Diaz’s “Exfoliating Ugly” tour and finds it degrading and humiliating to the other Divas on the NXT roster. She says that she is glad that Raquel Diaz is not here tonight, and that although she appreciates that Raquel Diaz is a part of the legendary Guerrero family, being the daughter of the late, great, WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero, she disrespects her as a person. Maxine, looking beautiful as ever; then makes her way to the ring, making her first appearance in NXT in several months. Maxine takes a microphone of her own and tells Audrey Marie that she thinks what Raquel Diaz is a good thing, as it might help get rid of ugly trash such as Audrey Marie. Maxine says that Audrey Marie is a boring Diva, and that Maxine has returned to NXT to help Raquel Diaz rid NXT of boring Divas like Audrey Marie. Marie says that it’s true what Derrick Bateman told her about Maxine, she is a bitch. Maxine then tells Marie to never talk about her former fiancé Derrick Bateman. Maxine then slaps Audrey Marie across the face and the two soon get into a cat fight in the middle of the ring until officials from the back break up the confrontation. Rating: D+ NXT Champion Seth Rollins & Richie Steamboat vs. Raines & Big E Langston In a match that had some good action but not much in the way of heat, Seth Rollins and Richie Steamboat defeated Calvin Raines and Big E Langston in 7:45 when Seth Rollins defeated Calvin Raines by pinfall with a Fade to Black. Although Big E Langston was able to use his power game against Rollins and Steamboat, Calvin Raines seemed to be the weakest link in this match and Seth Rollins was finally able to put Raines way. The NXT Champion Seth Rollins and Richie Steamboat both looked good in this match, Rollins continues to be a great NXT Champion and it might not be long until Richie Steamboat is competing in the WWE on either Monday Night RAW or Friday Night SmackDown! Rating: D Xavier Woods comes to the ring and is quick to retrieve a microphone from the ringside area. Woods says that he is looking forward to finally making his NXT debut, and couldn’t ask for a tougher opponent in the veteran William Regal. Woods thanks the NXT Commissioner Dusty Rhodes for giving him this opportunity, and says that all he wants to do is impress. Xavier Woods says that he bases himself off of Apollo Creed from the “Rocky” movies, and that he loves all of the Rocky films. Creed says that he has been training day in, day out, for this match in Florida for the past week. Creed says that although the weather in Florida is much nicer than in Russia, he has still been getting up early every morning to run up steps and to toss tyres around in the park. William Regal then joins Xavier Woods in the ring and takes a microphone of his own. Regal says that the fans in attendance tonight in this god forsaken part of the world are extremely lucky as they are about to witness an Englishman in action. Regal says that this will be his first match on NXT in almost a year, but that he is looking forward to stretching Xavier Woods up like a pretzel. Regal says that from now on he will solely compete on NXT, and that he has had enough of sitting on the commentary table with Byron Saxton, who he calls a cyst on the face of humanity. Regal says that Saxton will have to commentate matches by himself from now on as no other soul on NXT would want to sit next to Saxton, and that Jim Ross will no longer be calling the main events as he thinks he’s too good for NXT, now that he is commentating on RAW. Regal says that to be perfectly honest, he’s far too good to be facing young toe rags such as Xavier Woods. Regal then slaps Xavier Woods across the face, which leads to a brawl among the pair before officials once again rush to the ring in an attempt to break it up. William Regal will face Xavier Woods next on NXT. Rating: C Xavier Woods versus William Regal In a match that had some good action but not much in the way of heat, William Regal defeated Xavier Woods in 13:08 by pinfall with a Regal Plex. Xavier Woods put up a good fight on his NXT debut but ultimately it was the veteran William Regal who picked up the all-important victory. Match Rating: C Bo Dallas versus Dean Ambrose In a bout that featured great action and a good crowd, Dean Ambrose defeated Bo Dallas in 7:44 by pinfall with a DDT. Dean Ambrose was really impressive tonight on his NXT debut, in a high profile match against the encouraging Second Generation Superstar Bo Dallas. Byron Saxton noted on commentary that the main event of NXT always has the higher ups of WWE watching closely and a victory for either man may well lead to them being given a contract by either the new Monday Night RAW Managing Supervisor Vickie Guerrero or the Friday Night SmackDown! General Manager Booker T. Bo Dallas looked impressive for large parts of the match and the NXT Universe was firmly behind him throughout but the at times seemingly unhinged Dean Ambrose paid no attention to the live crowd in attendance as he slowly began to gain the upper hand and methodically worked on the head and upper body of Dallas before hitting him with a devastating DDT which ultimately gained him the three count. Match Rating: D Final Show Rating: D+ Prediction League Table: SteenBTW: 3/5

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<p><strong>Tuesday, Week 1, October, 2012</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1e/NXT_Wrestling.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The following contests are confirmed to take place on tonight’s edition of WWE NXT:</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <strong>Bo Dallas versus Dean Ambrose</strong></p><p> Bo Dallas is a Second Generation Superstar, the son of Mike Rotunda, otherwise known as the I.R.S. He is a young lion and has been performing well on NXT during the past few months, and would love nothing more than to challenge his good friend Richie Steamboat for the NXT Championship. Tonight in NXT’s main event he will take on Dean Ambrose, who will be making his debut on NXT tonight. Dean Ambrose is a degenerate who doesn’t like to conform, and will be looking to make an immediate impact tonight on NXT against the more established Bo Dallas. Dean Ambrose is twenty-six years old and is an eight year pro, so knows what it takes to compete in this industry but the main event of NXT tonight will be his biggest test yet. Bo Dallas is only twenty-one years old but has been competing for four years, and has been trained by some of the best in the business and looks to have had a lot of his father’s skills passed down to him. Bo Dallas has already achieved a lot just by coming back from a horrific injury which could have ended his young career.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Xavier Woods versus William Regal</strong></p><p> William Regal has decided to take a break from his broadcasting duties on NXT and tonight will return to competing, something of which he knows a lot about. The veteran William Regal will take on Xavier Woods, who will also be making his debut on NXT tonight. Xavier Woods likes to have fun, and will hope to have fun tonight against the far more experienced William Regal. Woods is twenty-six years old but is already a seven year pro. Woods is an avid movie fanatic and bases a lot his life around his idol, Apollo Creed, from the famed “Rocky” series. Woods has been training for this opportunity for months and not many come bigger than a match on NXT against William Regal, a man who has held over sixty championships worldwide throughout his career including four in the now defunct WCW and fifteen in WWE. In William Regal’s autobiography, “Walking a Golden Mile”, he discusses the multiple drug problems he has encountered as well as overcome throughout his illustrious career as well as the major heart defect which could have stopped him from competing but the wily veteran Regal tonight returns to the ring at forty-four years old after over a year of announcing on NXT. Regal is a twenty-nine year pro, and although some see him as a Snobby Englishman he is highly revered in the sports entertainment business and will look to teach Xavier Woods a thing or two tonight.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>NXT Champion Seth Rollins & Richie Steamboat vs. Raines & Big E Langston</strong></p><p> The NXT Champion Seth Rollins will be in action tonight on NXT as he will team up with the son of the legendary Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, Richie Steamboat, to take on the team of the relatively unknown Calvin Raines as well as the seemingly unstoppable behemoth of a man, the huge Big E Langston. Tonight will be the first time that either of these two teams have teamed together and Calvin Raines will also be making his debut on NXT. Not much is known of Calvin Raines, but he is thirty-one years old, an eight year pro and considers himself as a “Bad Ass” according to those that do know him. Big E Langston certainly fits that description and at twenty-nine years old, having only been competing for two years, already looks set to have a great career in this business. Having been pinning opponents for the “Five Count” in recent weeks, the six foot one, two-hundred and eighty pounds Big E Langston will have a tougher test tonight in this tag team match against the team of Rollins and Steamboat. Seth Rollins has held the NXT Championship for almost a month now since defeating Jinder Mahal in the finals of the Gold Rush tournament to become the first ever NXT Champion and two weeks ago on NXT he defeated Michael McGillicutty in his first title defence as the WWE Champion CM Punk looked on at the announcers table. Seth Rollins is interested in dark grunge, and is a seven year pro at twenty-six years old. The NXT Champion’s style is a combination of his martial arts skill along with his high-flying ability and he has impressed many in his reign as NXT Champion. Rollins’ partner tonight, Rickie Steamboat, is of Hawaiian descent just as his father, Ricky Steamboat, and also like his father he likes to think of himself as something of a Dragon, both in the ring and outside of it. Richie Steamboat is twenty-five years old and has been competing for three years, but is already showing signs that he can become just as good as his Father was. It may not be too long before Richie Steamboat is competing in the WWE on either Monday Night RAW or Friday Night SmackDown!</p><p> </p><p> Maxine is also rumoured to be at NXT tonight, as she tweeted earlier today that she is heading to Florida and that all the men there should watch out. Many would call Maxine a “bitch”, and she has also been known as something of a man eater during her time on NXT in the past. The other NXT Divas, such as Audrey Marie, should perhaps watch out if Maxine sets her sights on them tonight. Maxine is a former model and although she is American she has a Hispanic background. Maxine is a twenty-six years old Diva and has been competing for three years. This already makes Maxine more experienced than the likes of Audrey Marie, as Marie has been competing for only one year and is two years younger than Maxine at twenty-four years old. These two Divas could well have a confrontation tonight on NXT.</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Quick Picks:</strong> </p><p> Bo Dallas versus Dean Ambrose</p><p> Xavier Woods versus William Regal</p><p> NXT Champion Seth Rollins & Richie Steamboat vs. Raines & Big E Langston</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> (Predictions are welcomed, there will be a prediction contest held every month.)</p>

<p><strong>Monday, Week 1, October, 2012</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/784/070/wwe-raw-logo-1366x768_crop_exact_crop_650x440.jpg?1353989818</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>WWE Monday Night RAW (Live from The Palace Of Auburn Hills (MI), 24,276 in Attendance)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Pre-Show: Alex Riley versus JTG</strong></p><p> In a match that had some good action but not much in the way of heat, JTG defeated Alex Riley in 17:42 by pinfall with Da Shout Out. This match was too long given who was involved.</p><p> <strong>Match Rating: C-</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Pre-Show: Mason Ryan versus Tensai</strong></p><p> In a match that had some good action but not much in the way of heat, Tensai defeated Mason Ryan in 17:49 by pinfall with a Corner Splash. Mason Ryan is improving in technical skills.</p><p> <strong>Match Rating: C+</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>Before the live television show begins, Michael Cole makes his way to the ring, and takes a microphone from the ringside area. Cole says that he would like to welcome his broadcast colleagues for this evening, beginning with the WWE Hall of Famer, “Good Ol’ JR” Jim Ross. JR comes to the ring and shakes hands with Michael Cole. Cole then says that the next introduction he is going to make is very important and emotional for him personally, as last month his friend and broadcast colleague Jerry “The King” Lawler suffered a massive heart attack whilst broadcasting Monday Night RAW. Cole says that he is delighted to welcome Jerry Lawler back tonight. Lawler comes to the ring, and hugs both JR and Cole. King thanks the WWE Universe for their support and all three men then take up their positions at the commentary table.</em></p><p> <strong>Rating: C-</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>Before Monday Night RAW goes live on television, Paul Heyman makes his way to the ring. Heyman takes a microphone and says that he is about to introduce the WWE Champion so the WWE Universe in attendance better show some respect once RAW goes on the air.</em></p><p> <strong>Rating: B</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>Monday Night RAW begins with Paul Heyman standing in the ring, and he is quick to introduce the WWE Champion, a man who he calls the “Best in the World”, CM Punk. CM Punk then comes to the ring and shakes hands with Heyman as he is handed the microphone. Punk says that due the inadequacies of the WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon he has to face Ryback inside a Hell in a Cell this Sunday with his WWE Championship on the line, but that if that wasn’t bad enough, due to the stupidity and lunacy of the General Manager AJ Lee, he has to face John Cena in tonight’s Monday Night RAW main event. Punk says that he should be shown more respect, before he and Heyman head to the back.</em></p><p> <strong>Rating: B</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Kelly Kelly versus Beth Phoenix</strong></p><p> In a match that had some good action but not much in the way of heat, Kelly Kelly defeated Beth Phoenix in 7:58 by pinfall with a K2. Natalya accompanied Beth Phoenix to ringside.</p><p> <strong>Match Rating: C+</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>The WWE United States Champion Antonio Cesaro comes to the ring and says that he is outraged that he has to put his title on the line at the Hell in a Cell Pay-Per-View this Sunday against Santino Marella. Vickie Guerrero then comes to the entrance-way and says that she has an important announcement to make later on, but right now she wants to welcome back a man who has rejoined her and who she will lead to the United States Championship, Jack Swagger. Swagger then joins Vickie on the entrance-way and signals to Cesaro that he wants a shot at the US Championship.</em></p><p> <strong>Rating: C</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Santino Marella and Zack Ryder versus Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks</strong></p><p> In a match that had some good action but not much in the way of heat, Team CoBro defeated Tyler Reks & Curt Hawkins in 7:45 when Santino Marella defeated Tyler Reks by submission with a Cobra Clutch. Tyler Reks and Curt Hawkins really struggled to work together during this match and miscommunication led to them losing the match, they may not team together for much longer on this evidence.</p><p> <strong>Match Rating: C</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <em>The Monday Night RAW General Manager AJ Lee comes to the ring and says that unfortunately she has to resign as General Manager of RAW as the Board of Directors have been informed that she has been fraternising with a WWE Superstar. AJ says that she denies this, but unfortunately her position is untenable. Vickie Guerrero then comes to the ring and announces that she has been made the new Managing Supervisor of RAW and that it’s now time to take out the trash. Beth Phoenix, Natalya, and a returning Kharma then march to the ring and grab AJ Lee, escorting her out of the arena as Vickie laughs maniacally.</em></p><p> <strong>Rating: C+</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ryback versus Michael McGillicutty</strong></p><p> In a match that had some good action but not much in the way of heat, Ryback defeated Michael McGillicutty in 8:06 by pinfall with a Suplex Powerslam. Ryback is showing lots of signs of improvement.</p><p> <strong>Match Rating: C</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>We cut backstage to find CM Punk and Paul Heyman watching highlights of Ryback’s victory on a monitor as well as other Superstars such as the US Champion Antonio Cesaro, Tensai, Tyler Reks, Curt Hawkins and JTG. Paul Heyman tells Punk that he is far superior to McGillicutty and will become the first man to defeat Ryback this Sunday inside Hell in a Cell.</em></p><p> <strong>Rating: B</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Brodus Clay versus The Miz</strong></p><p> In a bout that featured great action and a good crowd, The Miz defeated Brodus Clay in 7:44 by pinfall with a Skull Crushing Finale. The announcers note that this Sunday at the Hell in a Cell Pay-Per-View Miz will receive his rematch with Kofi Kingston for the Intercontinental Championship.</p><p> <strong>Match Rating: C</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>AJ Lee is shown backstage, lying on the floor in tears. John Cena then approaches AJ and asks if she is alright. AJ says that John Cena is the Superstar that the Board of Directors think she has been fraternising with. Cena says that’s ridiculous and that he’ll go to Vickie Guerrero and sort things out. AJ tells Cena that there’s no point, and to focus on his main event match with CM Punk, which is next.</em></p><p> <strong>Rating: C+</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Non-Title: WWE Champion CM Punk versus John Cena</strong></p><p> In a superb bout that had great wrestling and a sizzling crowd, CM Punk defeated John Cena in 17:39 by submission with an Anaconda Vice. Punk and Cena have great chemistry as opponents in the ring.</p><p> <strong>Match Rating: B+</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Show: The Road Dogg versus Jack Swagger</strong></p><p> In a match that had some good action but not much in the way of heat, Jack Swagger defeated The Road Dogg in 13:08 by pinfall with a Red, White and Blue Thunder Bomb.</p><p> <strong>Match Rating: D+</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em><strong>Backstage Fallout:</strong></em><em> We see Kelly Kelly packing up her things getting ready to leave the arena, when the new RAW Managing Supervisor Vickie Guerrero congratulates her on her victory over Beth Phoenix earlier. Kelly says that what Vickie did to AJ Lee tonight was disgusting.</em></p><p> <strong>Rating: C</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em><strong>Backstage Fallout:</strong></em><em> Kelly Kelly is just about to get into her car to leave the arena when Beth Phoenix, Natalya and Kharma attack Kelly, beating her to the concrete floor. Vickie Guerrero can be seen smiling in the background, and she tells Kelly that she is going to make her life miserable now that she is in charge of RAW.</em></p><p> <strong>Rating: B-</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Final Show Rating: B</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Prediction League Table:</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>SteenBTW: 3/5</strong></p>

Monday, Week 1, October, 2012 http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/784/070/wwe-raw-logo-1366x768_crop_exact_crop_650x440.jpg?1353989818 The following contests are confirmed to take place on tonight’s edition of WWE Monday Night RAW: Non-Title: WWE Champion CM Punk versus John Cena This Sunday at the WWE Hell in a Cell Pay-Per-View CM Punk will put his WWE Championship on the line inside the legendary Hell in a Cell structure against the undefeated, and perhaps unstoppable, Ryback. Before then, however, CM Punk must take on John Cena in tonight’s Monday Night RAW non-title main event. John Cena tweeted at the weekend that he is now medically cleared to compete following the injury to his arm and he will likely want to get his hands on Punk in the worst way. CM Punk’s associate Paul Heyman will probably be with Punk at ringside tonight but may the WWE Champion and the self proclaimed “Best in the World” be a little preoccupied with the human wrecking ball that is known as Ryback following Ryback’s assault on Punk last week on RAW after their contract signing? We may also hear tonight on RAW why John Cena decided to let Mr. McMahon choose Ryback to face CM Punk this Sunday at Hell in a Cell instead of campaign more strongly to face Punk himself. Whatever the result, the Monday Night RAW General Manager AJ Lee has made a great main event for tonight’s show. Ryback versus Michael McGillicutty The undefeated Ryback will also be in action tonight on Monday Night RAW just six days before he challenges CM Punk for the WWE Championship at the Hell in a Cell Pay-Per-View inside the Hell in a Cell. With Ryback just six days away from the biggest match of his young career he may already be looking ahead to Sunday, but he will have a competitive challenge tonight on Monday Night RAW in the form of the Third Generation Superstar and former Nexus member Michael McGillicutty. Michael McGillicutty is a former WWE Tag Team Champion in his own right so Ryback may not have things all his own way tonight on RAW. Both CM Punk and his associate Paul Heyman will likely be paying close attention to this match as they scout the man that CM Punk will face inside Hell in a Cell this Sunday, but CM Punk will also have to be aware that he will be taking on the former ten time WWE Champion John Cena in tonight’s Monday Night RAW non-title main event, a match that General Manager AJ Lee announced via a tweet earlier today. Brodus Clay versus The Miz The last few weeks have been some of the worst weeks in the Miz’s WWE career as on Monday Night RAW two weeks ago he was embarrassed by legendary broadcaster Larry King on RAW’s episode of “Larry King Now” as Larry King’s wife threw water over the Miz. The Miz then went on to lose to Kofi Kingston last week on Monday Night RAW as Kofi Kingston hit Miz with a devastating Trouble In Paradise that left the WWE Intercontinental Champion needing stitches in his head. Last week would only get worse for the Miz as Kofi Kingston defeated him to win the Intercontinental Championship. The Miz announced last Friday on Friday Night SmackDown! that he will invoke his rematch clause against Kofi Kingston this Sunday at the Hell in a Cell Pay-Per-View. Before that, however, the Miz will be in action tonight on Monday Night RAW as the General Manager AJ Lee has put the Miz in a match against the “Funkasaurus” Brodus Clay. Brodus tweeted earlier today that due to financial restraints he has had to let the lovely and beautiful “Funkadaktylls” Cameron and Naomi go and will be heading to the ring unaccompanied for the first time tonight. Will this affect Brodus or will he be able to pick up a big win that will further infuriate the Miz just six days before he will challenge the new Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston for the title he lost last week? We’ll find out tonight, live, only on Monday Night RAW. Santino Marella and Zack Ryder versus Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks Monday Night RAW’s longest weekly episodic television show will also feature some exciting tag team action tonight as Santino Marella and Zack Ryder, who have been calling themselves “Team CoBro”, will be in action against the highly confident team of Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks. The WWE United States Champion Antonio Cesaro will likely be paying close attention to this match as he tweeted the announcement at the weekend that he will be putting his US Championship on the line against Santino Marella and the Cobra this Sunday at the Hell in a Cell Pay-Per-View. Santino will therefore be looking for a victory tonight to build momentum heading into his title shot this Sunday whereas Hawkins and Reks will be looking to impress the Monday Night RAW General Manager AJ Lee in a rare television appearance. A couple of wins for Hawkins and Reks could well put them in the WWE Tag Team Championship picture, although we do know that the reigning Champions Team Hell No will be defending their titles against Team Rhodes Scholars this Sunday at the Hell in a Cell Pay-Per-View. Kelly Kelly versus Beth Phoenix Tonight sees the triumphant return to television of WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler as he will return to the commentary booth, joining fellow Hall of Famer “Good Ol’ JR” Jim Ross as well as Michael Cole, following the massive heart attack he suffered last month during a live television broadcast. What better way to welcome Jerry Lawler back than by having his all time favourite WWE Diva, Kelly Kelly, in action on Monday Night RAW for the first time in months as she takes on the former WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix. Will Kelly Kelly welcome the “King” back to RAW with a victory or will the stronger Beth Phoenix come out on top? We’ll find out tonight live, only on Monday Night RAW. Quick Picks: Non-Title: WWE Champion CM Punk versus John Cena Ryback versus Michael McGillicutty Brodus Clay versus The Miz Santino Marella and Zack Ryder versus Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks Kelly Kelly versus Beth Phoenix (Predictions are welcomed, there will be a prediction contest held every month.)

ECW Undisputed Tag Team Championship Match Thomaselli - Thomaselli '08 vs. The Dudley Boyz© ECW Lioness Title Match AKINO vs. Alexis© ECW World Television Title Match Eddie Guerrero vs. Juventud Guerrera© "The Prototype" Andrew Martin vs. Balls Mahoney Masters of Pain Qualifying Match Cactus Jack vs. Mark Calaway Paul Burchill & Vito Thomaselli vs. Raven's Nest

Chris Hero vs. Chris Jericho Jerry Lynn vs. Kurt Angle Streak vs. Career Nate Hatred vs. Sabu International All Action Championship Tournament Final Ricky Marvin vs. Slyk Tayshaun Dudley CM Punk vs. Vito Thomaselli ECW World Television Championship Match Ultimo Dragon vs. Juventud Guerrera© ECW Lioness Championship Match Kelly Thomaselli vs. Alexis© Shawn Michaels vs. Rob Van Dam ECW Undisputed Tag Team Championship Match The Hardcore Innovators vs. The Dudley Boyz© Mark Calaway vs. Rhino Loser Leaves ECW Match For The World Heavyweight Championship Paul Burchill vs. Raven©

World Cup Pool Stage Matches USA vs. Italy (Pool A) India vs. Mexico (Pool B) Japan vs. Scotland (Pool C) Ireland vs. Samoa (Pool D) The Hardcore Innovators vs. The Dudley Boyz Mark Calaway & Vito Thomaselli vs. Raven & CM Punk

12-Man World Cup Battle Royal Jerry Lynn, Chris Benoit, Psicosis, Yoshihiro Tajiri, Davey Boy Smith, Sheamus O'Shaunnessy, Drew Galloway, Sabu, Joe, Chicano, Little Guido, Big Sasuke Cool Handicap Match "The New Franchise" Paul Burchill vs. Monsters Inc. For a Spot on Team USA Christopher Daniels vs. Chris Hero Raven's Nest vs. The Iron Saints World Television Championship Match AJ Styles© vs. Juventud Guerrera World Tag Team Championship Match The Whole F**kin' Show© vs. The Hardcore Innovators Handicap Match Rhino vs. Al Snow & Head Triangle Match for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship Raven© vs. Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart