Raw Recap 02.15.10

Raw Recap from Des Moines, IA:

The show opened with Justin Roberts introducing the local color guard to present the flag and Allison Buhl, a 15-year old girl to sing the national anthem for Presidents Day. The Raw opening video launched next followed by pyrotechnics. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler were on hand for commentary. Lawler noted that tonight Jerry Springer is host and will have his most shocking intimate relationships with WWE stars. Always, Bret Hart gets to address the WWE Universe live tonight. Lawler added that we are awaiting the arrival of Batista. Cole said he'll be in the house tonight to respond to John Cena.

The Celtic Warrior Sheamus' music hit and out came the WWE Champ for the opening bout.

Randy Orton vs. Sheamus

Highlights were shown from last week when Orton faced his Legacy member, Cody Rhodes. Rhodes got the victory after Sheamus appeared to distract Orton. Sheamus took advantage by kicking down Orton, but Rhodes grabbed a chair to prevent further attack.

The match continued after a commercial break and eventually saw Rhodes and Dibiase emerge from backstage to watch. Orton stared up the ramp wondering what they were up to, and that allowed Sheamus to take control with a backbreaker. Orton regained control after stomping away on Sheamus on the mat. He went for a RKO, with Sheamus slipping out, so Orton ended up kicking Sheamus out under the bottom rope. Sheamus rolled to the outside, and Orton came after him. Sheamus gained control there and put Orton on a shoulder to run to the ringpost, but Orton slid off and shoved Sheamus to the post instead. As Orton re-entered the ring, Dibiase ran over to go at Sheamus but got punched down. Rhodes ran over from behind and clobbered Sheamus down, causing the ref to call for the bell as a DQ.

Orton was upset at the ouctome. Dibiase got in the ring and started pointing over at Rhodes as the wrongdoer. Rhodes came in and started arguing back at Dibiase. Finally after pausing for a bit, Orton gave the RKO to Rhodes. Dibiase turned to look at Orton, and Sheamus was back in with a big boot to take Dibiase down. Orton grabbed Sheamus and RKO'd him, leaving 3 guys down on the mat with Orton red in the face.

Winner: Sheamus wins due to disqualification when Cody Rhodes interfered.

Bret Hart was shown walking backstage, on his way out next.

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Raw returned with Cole and Lawler to discuss Bret Hart who will be addressing the WWE fans tonight. They rolled the footage from last week's Raw involving John Cena trying to call out Batista, then confronting Vince McMahon in the ring. He told Vince Bret wanted a match at WM26, and Vince eventually accepted. As Cena left the ring, Bret Hart got in and attacked Vince. Vince finally escaped, and then informed Hitman there would be no WM26 match. Hart became enraged, destroying electrical equipment and the announcers table.

Justin Roberts introduced Bret "The Hitman" Hart who came out to talk to the crowd. Bret discussed how Vince is a no show tonight. Hart said he came tonight to finish things once and for all. The crowd erupted into a Bret chant. Bret said the words Vince told him keep echoing in his head that he "deserved to be screwed". Hart said Vince deserves to have the holy hell beat out of him because he's the world's greatest liar.

Hart said he had his heart set on giving Vince what he deserved at Wrestlemania 26, but it seems the match is not to be. Bret said "victory last a lifetime, but excellence will last forever". Bret thanked all of the WWE Superstars and the WWE Universe who welcomed him back. Hart also thanked John Cena and all the fans for their support the past few months. Bret said he would now say goodbye. Bret waved to the crowd and exited the ring, then started up the ramp. He gave a final salute then walked backstage.

They showed footage backstage of Bret shaking hands and talking with Kofi Kingston,

Jack Swagger, hugging Alicia Keys, then Primo, Evan Bourne, and Gail Kim as he walked down the back halls. The camera went back again to show John Cena walking with Bret, asking if "that's it?" Cena said he thinks they could get something at Wrestlemania. Bret said it was time to go, and the two shook, wishing each other well. Bret got in his limo as Cena walked away down the hall. Just then a lot of noise was heard, and Cena ran back to see a woman had backed her car into the limo with the door still open. Cena told her to move her car because Bret's leg was caught in the door. Several other backstage superstars and personnel came over. Bret was finally taken out of the limo with a leg brace on and loaded onto a stretcher so they could get him to an ambulance outside.

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Raw returned with video footage of what just happened to Bret Hart before break. Cole said it's been reported that Hart's on his way to a local medical facility and WWE will keep everyone updated on his status.

Mark Henry & MVP vs. The MizShow

MVP gained the advantage for his team early after booting Miz out through the ropes. Raw headed off to commercial break, and upon the show's return Miz had the control back. MVP hit a backdrop though and tagged in Henry who immediately began dropping Miz with headbutts and chops. Miz got a foot up near the ropes then tried to jump on him, but got hit by the World's Strongest Slam. Henry had the pin, but Show was in and hit a massive leg drop on the back of Henry's head. The two behemoths started to battle, with Henry getting the best as he whipped Show to the corner and splashed him.

Henry tried to lift Show up, but got DDT'd down instead. Show tripped a bit but got on the corner second ropes to try to splash down on Henry. Henry rolled away and Show crashed to the mat. MVP tagged in for a series of quick paced moves on Show including a facebuster and boot in the corner. MVP tried to back up and charge at Show, but got booted down by Show. Miz tagged to try to pin MVP, but ended up getting reversed into a pin by MVP for the win.

Winner: MVP and Mark Henry win via pinfall over The MizShow.

They showed some footage from an old Jerry Springer show, and said Jerry will be out next to reveal "Intimate Superstar relationships".

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Justin Roberts introduced Jerry Springer to the crowd, who came out with a pair of bodyguards. He had a flatscreen set up in the ring for a special edition of his show: "WWE's Most Intimate Relationships revealed". First guest they brought out was Kelly Kelly. Springer said he hasn't seen Kelly wrestling lately, and she said she had a confession that she was pregnant. Springer asked who the baby daddy was, and she said she thinks she might know. Just then, Santino Marella's music hit and he came down to the ring to hug Kelly.

Santino called Springer Maury Povich. He said things got a little crazy at a local hotel bar. Kelly said when Santino was sleeping she needed someone to finish the job. Michael Cole stood up and got on the mic called Kelly a hussy for revealing their secret. Lawler got up on the mic and told Cole that Kelly was with him. Springer called Lawler in the ring, and asked if Kelly was too old for him, saying he usually gets his girls at recess. Just then, the Bella Twins' music hit and they both came to the ring.

They said they had their own shocking confession to make. They started talking and Nikki blurted out "Brie is a man!" Brie slapped Nikki and the two started fighting. The bodyguards pulled them apart. Springer said he knows Brie's a man, but who was in the room to impregnate Kelly. Just then, Chris Masters arrived to the ring and did his pecs move. Kelly said she just couldn't resist. Eve Torres came down next and asked Kelly what she was doing with "her man". The two got into a shoving match and had to be separated. Eve got on the mic and said she has a secret too, she's been cheating on Masters. Masters asked with who, and out came Great Khali. He picked up Eve and kissed her with Masters going crazy.

Santino got back on the mic and asked who is the father of Kelly's baby. Springer said he has the results of the paternity test. Springer opened it and asked Santino how to pronounce the name on the card. Santino yelled out "Hornswoggle??!" and Horney came to the ring to hug Kelly Kelly as the crowd erupted in laughter. Springer said this is nuts with the leprechauns, giants and transvestites in the ring, so he's outta there.

Springer walked up the ramp, but Jerry Lawler got on the mic. Lawler said all of the divas and superstars in the ring got together to try to pull one over on Springer, and it worked. Kelly's not pregnant, Eve isn't with Khali and Brie's not really a man. Lawler said there is one relationship they do want to reveal though: That Springer likes his women young, Mae Young. Young came out from backstage and began to plant kisses all over a shocked Springer. The wrestlers and divas in the ring began a "Jerry" chant. End of segment.

Camera cut back out to the parking lot where they are awaiting the arrival of Batista to the arena. Also, later tonight John Cena and Triple H meet in the big main event.

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Kofi Kingston vs. Ted Dibiase

They showed footage from earlier in the night with the ring incident involving Dibiase, Orton, Sheamus and Rhodes. Both Kofi and Dibiase will be in their first ever Chamber match on Sunday.

Kofi gained momentum late in the match with a chop move from off the top rope, then a series of takedown moves, including a high clothesline from against the ropes. Next he hit the Boom Boom leg drop on Dibiase, and started signalling for Trouble in Paradise. Dibiase backed into a corner to try to recover, so Kofi ran at him. Dibiase ducked him and Kofi lost his footing on the ropes. Dibiase managed to come over and grab Kofi from the corner to hit Dream Street for the win.

Winner: Ted Dibiase wins via pinfall over Kofi Kingston.

They discussed how Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase as the first entrant into the 2010 WWE Hall of Fame. Next inductee announced was Antonio Inoki a wrestler in both Japan and the US in the 60's and 70's. In 1976, Inoki got into a famous MMA match with Muhammed Ali. In 1995, Inoki brought a historic event to North Korea where he faced Ric Flair. He officially retired from competition in 98', and now will join Dibiase in the Class of 2010 for WWE Hall of Fame, 3/27/10.

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Upon Raw's return they mentioned "Rise Up" by Cypress Hill as the official theme song for Elimination Chamber 2010 PPV.

Cole and Lawler once again introduced footage from earlier when Bret Hart got his leg backed into by a woman in her car. Cole said they just refused footage from the security camera in the parking area. They showed the black and white footage of Bret getting into the back door of the limo, and moments later the car backing up into it. Lawler said they don't have any further info on Bret's condition.

Cole and Lawler switched gears and discussed Elimination Chamber which is on the road to Wrestlemania 26. A video was shown to illustrate the ominous, destructive nature of the Chamber match. Cole and Lawler reminded fans of the big matches for the PPV. Undertaker defends the World title vs Morrison, R-Truth, Jericho, Mysterio and CM Punk. Sheamus defends the WWE title against Dibiase, HHH, Cena, Kofi Kingston and Randy Orton.

Jerry Springer was backstage with his "Final Thought", in which he discussed the Elimination Chamber. He asked questions like would Undertaker walk out as champion and who will Edge decide to face at Wrestlemania. As Springer finished up, Mae Young came in to see him. Springer looked at the camera and said "please don't judge me", as he put his arm around her and they walked off smiling.

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WWE Slam of the Week showed footage of Batista from Friday's Smackdown. The Animal was supposed to address his actions to the WWE Universe regarding Bret Hart and John Cena. However, Batista said nothing and simply paced around the ring, dropping and kicking the mic before leaving backstage.

John Cena arrived out to the ring for the confrontation with Batista scheduled for Raw tonight. They rolled the higlight video from two weeks ago where Batista attacked Cena moments after Cena had saved Bret Hart in the ring. It ended with The Animal hitting a Batista Bomb with Cena onto steel steps in the ring.

Cena got on the mic and said he wishes Bret Hart well, and everyone there is pulling for him. Cena then addressed Batista attacking him with Cena not provoking it. Cena said it's time to fight and Batista should be scared for his life. He called out Batista, saying he'd be his welcoming committee if he's coming out. Cena waited with no sign of Batista. Just then, Batista was shown up on the Titantron via Satellite waving. Cena said he would just turn his back so Batista could come down and attack. Batista started talking, saying he's doing him a favor by not being in the same building or ring together. Batista said if they ever are in the same ring together, Cena will wish it was a bad dream.

Cena told Batista he seems to be acting tough, but he doesn't want none of him. Batista said it's funny how Cena runs his big mouth when Batista isn't even there. Batista said next week he will be there at Raw, live in person to see how much Cena will run his mouth then. Batista said good luck in the chamber and Cena told Batista if he wants some, to come get some next week on Raw. Cena tore off his shirt as Batista left the satellite camera. HHH arrived out for the main event.

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When Raw returned, Michael Cole announced that next week's Raw guest hosts are singer Jewel and rodeo star Ty Murray.

John Cena vs. Triple H

Raw headed to a commercial break during the match with both men down outside the ring. As the show returned, Cena was down in a headlock with HHH in control. Cnea quickly regained control though and hit a barrage of moves, with the Five Knuckle Shuffle finishing it off. He put up HHH for Attitude Adjustment, but HHH slid off and took down Cena with a vicious clothesline for a pinfall attempt.

The two engaged in a battle up on the ropes with HHH trying for a Superplex. Cena punched him down, but HHH responded to hit Cena up on the corner. HHH climbed again, but this time Cena used a headbutt to send HHH to the mat. He followed with a legdrop across the back of HHH's head. He tried to set up a STF, but HHH got onto his back, then took down Cena into a Half Boston Crab submission. Cena reversed it and turned it into STF, but HHH managed to withstand it. The Game crawled over and grabbed the bottom rope to finally break it.

HHH made his comeback with a high knee to Cena's face, then a Facebuster, then a Spinebuster. He set up The Pedigree on Cena, but all of a sudden Sheamus was in the ring running and booted down HHH. The ref quickly called for the bell and slid out of the ring. Sheamus measured Cena for a move, but Cena avoided it then began punching away. He hoisted up Sheamus for the Attitude Adjustment, but Sheamus jumped down, raked Cena's eye then booted him in the face. Next, Sheamus picked up HHH in his Razor's Edge finisher and slammed The Game onto the mat, leaving both men down as he hoisted up his WWE Title.

Winner: No contest, match called due to Sheamus' interference.

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