Raw Results 12/27/10

Raw Results from Albany, NY:

Michael Cole opened the final show of 2010, right before superstar John Cena arrived to the ring. Cole called him "the liberated John Cena" as he is liberated from The Nexus. Lawler said it's clear that Cena is feeling it. Cole said Sheamus and Randy Orton will go one-on-one tonight in a classic feud match, and Jerry Lawler will also face The Miz one-on-one.

Cena talked about what happened to him last week with CM Punk attacking him. He had the footage shown of Punk coming into the ring with a steel chair to smash him down. Cena said he brought this upon himself because in his relentless pursuit of Nexus, he accidentally spilled CM Punk's diet soda. Cena said he understands it costs 75 cents or $1.25 in many vending machines, so he's sorry. He had footage shown from Smackdown where he was about to give Vickie Guerrero the AA, but CM Punk got in the ring to again hit him with a chair.

Cena called for CM Punk to come out and air his grievances. After a few moments, Punk's music started up and Punk arrived out to the stage. Punk said the fans fall for Cena's act that he's everyone's friend, but he's not. Punk said Cena's gutless, heartless and dishonest. Punk said it goes way beyond his diet soda. Punk said Cena was fired, but he kept coming back, showing his word is absolutely worthless. Punk called out Cena for what he did to Wade Barrett at TLC when he dropped 15 steel chairs on him after their match.

Punk also brought up the fact that Cena ended the career of his good friend, Batista. CM said Cena was also abusive to Vickie Guerrero with name calling. Cena responded that Dave Batista broke his neck, then noted that he talks about everyone including Michael Cole and himself. Punk said Cena's not funny and this is all going to stop. Punk said his first two attacks on Cena were warning shots that someone is standing up to his ways. Cena said they don't need People's Court to settle this, because they have the ring.

Punk called Cena "oh so predictable," then said tonight's the "CM Punk Show," and their match will happen on his terms. Punk said sometime tonight he'll be standing in the ring to call Cena out. Punk said he's got a real surprise for Cena later tonight, and it's night he'll never forget.

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Santino Marella vs. Ted Dibiase

Dibiase was in the ring with Maryse when Raw returned. Santino arrived to the ring accompanied by his new girlfriend, Tamina.

Dibiase had control late in this quick match with a side headlock on Santino. Santino powered to his feet though. Dibiase whipped him to the ropes, but Santino held on instead of bouncing back across the ring. Santino had momentum and then scored the schoolboy rollup pinfall on Dibiase for the win.

Post-match, Santino left the ring and brought a Christmas present into the ring. Tamina lifted the top off and Santino had his hand as The Cobra pop out. Just then, Dibiase rushed back in to knock Santino down from behind. Maryse rushed in and knocked down Tamina too. However, soon Santino and Tamina gained control back. They both knocked down their foes, hit the diving punch, then each did The Cobra to knock down Dibiase and Maryse.

Winner: Santino Marella wins via pinfall over Ted Dibiase.

The Miz and Alex Riley were in the locker room talking over John Morrison. Riley has a match with him tonight. Morrison walked in and suggested that if he beats Riley tonight, he gets to choose the stipulation for his title match against Miz and when it happens. Morrison suggested if Riley wins then he'll forfeit his title match against The Miz. Miz agreed on that.

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John Morrison arrived out to the ring for the next match. Michael Cole congratulated the USA Network. For the fifth consecutive year, USA has been named the most watched cable TV station.

Alex Riley vs. John Morrison

Riley had control of things early as he slammed Morrison for a near fall. Meanwhile, Michael Cole criticized Morrison, saying he isn't quite in the same league as The Miz. Later though, Morrison was able to kick Riley from the corner. Morrison went for a reverse springboard move from the ropes, but Miz swiped JMo's leg. The ref must've seen it, so he ordered Miz to go backstage.

Riley tried for the quick rollup pinfall, but Morrison kicked out. Morrison kept on with the momentum, eventually landing a kick to Riley who was seated on the mat. Morrison with the pinfall win without the Starship Pain.

Post-match, Morrison left the ring and went over to shake hands with Lawler. Morrison told Lawler that he decided on the match for next week. His WWE title match against Miz will be Falls Call Anywhere next week on Raw.

Winner: John Morrison wins via pinfall over Alex Riley.

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When Raw returned, The Miz was backstage letting Riley have it for losing the match. Riley said he was doing the best he could out there. Miz told Riley to focus on his job later on when he faces Lawler.

CM Punk was backstage talking to a WWE cameraman saying tonight's surprise for Cena will be bigger than when they stuff Snooki into a ball on New Year's Eve.

Daniel Bryan was backstage with the Bella Twins fighting over him again. Tyson Kidd walked in with his towering bodyguard to let Bryan know he'll be the new US Champ in 2011. He told Bryan to watch his match with Mark Henry coming up for evidence of that.

Josh Matthews interviewed Randy Orton backstage. Matthews started talking about how Orton had a great 2010, until The Miz took his title away. Orton stared at Matthews to stop him from talking. Orton said he hopes Miz wins the match with Morrison next week because he wants a piece of him. Orton also said tonight he ends the reign of King Sheamus.

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Mark Henry vs. Tyson Kidd

Kidd arrived to the ring with his bodyguard Jackson Andrews. Henry headbutted Kidd down early on, then punched away on him several times with Andrews ringside. Henry continued to manhandle Kidd tossing him to the other corner, then slamming him down. Henry went for the Sit splash, but Kidd rolled away, then rushed against the ropes to dropkick a seated Henry.

Kidd kept Henry grounded as he beat on Henry, then tried for a headlock. Henry powered to his feet then tossed Kidd off him. Kidd tried for a move off the corner, but Henry caught him the hit World's Strongest Slam for the win. Jackson Andrews watched from ringside, and Henry encouraged him to step into the ring. Andrews got in and walked up to face Henry in a stare down. Henry backed up a few steps and Andrews kicked him in the gut. Henry responded by picking up Andrews and hitting World's Strongest Slam on him too.

Winner: Mark Henry wins via pinfall over Tyson Kidd.

Cole, now joined by Josh Matthews, talked about how thanks to Randy Orton last week, Jerry Lawler scored the winning pinfall on WWE Champion, The Miz. That set up tonight's non-title bout between them.

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WWE Champion The Miz arrived to the ring with Alex Riley. Miz got on the mic saying he knows each and every one in the arena is intimidated by him, including John Morrison and Randy Orton. Miz said Lawler needs to change his Depends diapers whenever Miz is around. Miz played great off the crowd's "What?" responses and showed off some rage on the mic. He promised to humiliate Jerry the King Lawler in honor of "all the what people." Miz finished off with his catch phrase "I'm Awesome!" right before Jerry Lawler made his entrance to the ring.

Jerry Lawler vs. The Miz

Josh Matthews that Jerry Lawler was one of many people who had his flight canceled and luggage lost due to the major winter storm in the northeast. Lawler arrived to the ring in street clothes rather than his ring gear.

Lawler gained momentum with a serious of shoulder tackles from against the ropes. Miz finally ducked out under the top rope for a break. Lawler came back to take down Lawler and slapped away on the back of his head. Miz kept toying with Lawler stepping on his face, and using his knee to choke Lawler against the middle rope. A-Ri came over to punch Lawler down as Miz distracted the ref.

Miz got ready in the corner, after Riley hit another cheapshot on Lawler from the outside. Suddenly, Morrison's theme music hit and JMo arrived out to the stage. Miz hit one running clothesline on Lawler, then avoided a second one. Lawler fell against the ropes. Miz went for his running knee to jump on Lawler, but Jerry got away. Lawler started to fire punches then landed multiple dropkicks to take down Miz. Moments later, Miz went to the ropes, with Lawler kicking his leg out. Miz hit skull first on the steel steps then fell to the outside.

Riley tried to get on the apron to help out, but that allowed Morrison to rush over and kick Miz in the head. Miz struggled to get up and grabbed the apron at 9, but couldn't beat the ref's count into the ring. Lawler with a big win over Miz. Morrison crouched down to tell Miz "keep that in mind for next week, you're only as good as your last match."

Winner: Jerry Lawler wins due to countout of The Miz.

CM Punk arrived backstage to say "all hail to King Sheamus." Sheamus laughed about what Punk has done to Cena. Punk then reminded Sheamus of how many times Cena has insulted and attacked him. Punk said his surprise later will be for all the people Cena has assaulted throughout his wrestling career. He wished Sheamus good luck against Orton, but Orton told him by know he should know he doesn't need any luck.

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Gail Kim & Eve vs. Alicia Fox & Melina

Divas champion Melina joined Lawler and Cole at ringside to watch the divas tag match. They reviewed what happened post match when Melina won the Triple Threat #1 contender's match for the divas title. Post-match, Natalya tried to offer a handshake but got slapped by Melina.

Gail Kim gained the advantage late in the match off the ropes with a move on Melina for a near fall. Alicia Fox arrived in to break things up, but Even came in to fight her to the outside. Gail went for her finisher on Melina, but Melina countered then smashed her down with a clothesline. Melina hit her Sunset Split finisher to take the pinfall win.

Post-match, Melina was smirking about the win. Natalya stepped into the ring to face Melina. Melina tried to offer a handshake and after consideration, Natalya accepted it. Melina went for another slap, but Nataly blocked it, then slapped Melina down.

Winner: Melina & Alicia Fox win via pinfall over Eve & Gail Kim.

Backstage, CM Punk was talking to a couple WWE paramedic staff. He said they probably aren't trained to handle what is coming to John Cena later on. Punk said it's not on their hands though, it's on the hands of the fans.

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Daniel Bryan vs. Zack Ryder

The Bella Twins were at ringside to watch Daniel Bryan's match. Bryan withstood Ryder having control late in the match to slap the Lebell lock on Ryder. Ryder quickly tapped out to give Bryan the win. Bryan was joined by The Bellas in the ring post-match, but suddenly the lights flashed signaling an email from the Raw GM.

Cole started reading the latest email that arrived from the GM, saying this would be a great upcoming year. Suddenly, Jerry Lawler was attacked at his commentator position by The Miz. Miz choked Lawler to the floor, tossed him into the crowd barrier and then threw him into the steel steps to send his message. To finish things off, Miz picked up Lawler then did the Skullcrushing Finale on him on the outside floor.

Winner: Daniel Bryan wins by submission over Zack Ryder.

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When Raw returned, Cole reviewed a replay of what just happened to Lawler via Miz's attack. Josh Matthews was now on commentary with Cole and said Cole isn't sympathetic for what happened. Cole said he can't condone what Miz just did.

Randy Orton vs. Sheamus

The 2010 King of the Ring arrived to the ring first, followed by The Viper. Orton and Sheamus traded punches on each other to start things off in the corner of the ring. Orton managed to take down Sheamus with a move coming from against the ropes, then stomped on his gut area center ring. Orton missed on a huge knee right after, and Sheamus blasted him down with a clothesline.

Sheamus had control for some time, but Orton came back to knock Sheamus down on the apron. Orton went for his middle rope DDT, but Sheamus countered it and got in the ring. Orton managed to take control from the apron. Orton ducked down and pulled the rope down causing Sheamus to spill outside. The fight went out to the floor, with Sheamus able to knock Orton's head into the steel post. Sheamus resumed control in the ring with a near fall heading to break.

Raw returned with Sheamus controlling things in the ring with a submission hold on his left arm. Orton got to his feet and managed to headbutt Sheamus several times to get Sheamus away from him momentarily. Sheamus went for the running powerslam and hit it for another near fall. Orton managed to sidestep Sheamus on a running corner move, causing Sheamus to hit the post shoulder first. Orton got on the corner and pulled Sheamus up for the big Superplex to the mat. Orton was clearly shaken up but rolled onto Sheamus for the near fall.

Orton gained huge momentum after he and Sheamus traded offense for a few moments. Orton managed to hit a scoopslam, and then a backdrop to the mat for yet another near fall. Orton went for the RKO, but Sheamus countered for an Irish Curse backbreaker. Another near fall!

In the closing moments, Sheamus went for the shoulder take down from off the apron over the top rope. Orton caught him with the RKO in the air though to bring down Sheamus for the big win.

Winner: Randy Orton wins via pinfall over Sheamus.

John Cena was shown walking backstage, he acknowledged various backstage staff. CM Punk is going to call out Cena. Cole questioned what sort of reprecussions CM Punk has in store for Cena next.

A commercial was shown for the brand new DVD about Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, due out tomorrow.

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For some reason, John Cena arrived out to the ring first, rather than CM Punk coming out to call out Cena. Cena kept calling Punk, "CM Sucks" and finally said "if you want some, come get some." Punk's theme music and lights/video hit but Punk did not show up from backstage. Cena said that must be the big surprise. Cena said if Punk doesn't want to come out to him, he'll go find "CM Sucks." Cena put down the mic and prepared to head backstage. Suddenly, The Nexus' theme music hit and they arrived to the ring. It was Otunga, Gabriel, Slater, Harris, McGillicutty but no Wade Barrett.

David Otunga stepped into the ring with Cena, saying it's not what he thinks. Otunga said Cena did exactly what he said he would do, by taking out each and every one of them. Otunga said Nexus is under management now. He said he doesn't want a conflict with Cena, and suggested they move forward and start the new year off right. Otunga said he wants to offer Cena a truce, then extended his hand to shake. Cena took the mic from his hand to respond saying if he felt any word Otunga said was genuine, he'd shake his hand.

Cena said he watched and studied all of the Nexus members, realizing that Otunga is a slimy, manipulative and backstabbing worm of a man. Cena said there will be no moving forward because he doesn't trust them. Cena suggested Otunga turn around and move backward or throw hands and see what happens. Otunga backed up and exited the ring through the ropes joining the other Nexus guys. They started to walk backstage, but then all of a sudden, Otunga signaled for them to rush back to the ring.

All five guys rushed into the ring and ganged up on Cena, beating him down to the mat. Cena tried to get up, but Slater did his finisher takedown. Next, McGillicutty did his swinging neckbreaker. Husky Harris did his Senton Bomb on Cena, then they moved Cena towards the corner for Justin Gabriel's 450 Splash.

Otunga crouched down to remind Cena that they are Nexus, then dropped his wristband next to Cena as a reminder. With Cena fallen on the mat, Otunga and the other guys raised their arms, before their music hit and they left the ring. Nexus was walking up the ramp backstage, as CM Punk's music hit and Punk arrived out from backstage. Punk walked through the Nexus guys as they moved aside. He went down and got in the ring, lifted up Cena and hit the GTS on him. Punk rushed out of the ring to get a steel chair. He returned to the ring and prepared to smash the chair down on Cena, but stopped himself.

PUnk set the chair up and took a seat, then picked up the Nexus wristband from the mat. Punk slid the Nexus wristband onto his left arm, to signal that he was the new leader of Nexus. Punk raised up his right arm out of the ring towards the five Nexus guys on the ramp. They all raised up their arms as well to salute their new leader.

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