WWE Tribute to the Troops 2010 Complete Results
WWE aired a special 2 hour extended edition of its annual Tribute to the Troops show. A special 15 man over-the-top-rope battle royal opened up the Tribute to the Troops show from Fort Hood, Texas.
Early on Nexus retreated out of the ring as the match continued on. Masters was the first official elimination of the match. Jackson tried to toss Rhodes over the top, but Rhodes held onto the top rope. Ezekiel Jackson got eliminated due to a headscissors from Rhodes and Chavo coming over from behind to help push Zeke over the top rope. Cole noted that many fans showed up for today's event starting at 7am in the morning.
Santino used the Cobra on Chavo, Morrison, Rhodes and Bryan with all of them falling to the mat. Sheamus came over to knock Santino to the mat. Sheamus yelled out and Mark Henry stared him down. With everyone else down, Sheamus and Henry went at it. Nexus rushed into the ring and attacked both guys. They eliminated Santino together, then attacked Kozlov 5-on-1 to eliminate him as well.
Chavo was thrown onto the apron next then punched off by Nexus. Rhodes thought he had Harris on his side, but soon got thrown out by his former NXT rookie. Morrison, Henry, Bryan and Sheamus teamed up to take on the Nexus guys. Daniel Bryan managed to eliminate Gabriel, but then Sheamus hit a Brogh kick and tossed Bryan out. Morrison later tossed Otunga out.
It was down to Harris, Slater and McGillicutty vs Sheamus, Morrison and Henry. Morrison was about to go for a springboard move from the apron, but got punched off by Nexus. Meanwhile, Henry tossed Heath Slater out of the ring. It came down to McGill and Harris against Henry. Henry was able to send McGillicutty out over the top rope and then Harris. Henry forgot Sheamus was still in there and got attacked from behind. Henry gained the moment in his homestate but Sheamus kicked him as Henry charged the corner. Sheamus got up on the corner, but Henry went over and grabbed him. Henry pressed Sheamus overhead and tossed him to the outside!
Winner: Mark Henry wins the 15 man over-the-top-rope battle royal.
A special pre-recorded Taylor Swift holiday thanks and greeting to the troops was shown.
The Bella Twins were next to the crowd in Santa's Helper diva costumes welcoming fans back to the show.
Justin Roberts introduced Diddy-Dirty Money saying they were performing their classic hit "I'll Be Missing You." The song was originally by Diddy, not Diddy-Dirty Money.
After a commercial break, Justin Roberts introduced special guest ring announcer, Miss USA Rima Fakih.
Show and Kofi had the early advantage on Ziggler. Kofi jumped up on Ziggler in the corner for nearly 10 punches, then a European uppercut. Moments later, Kofi was on the apron fighting off Swagger and Ziggler. He tried to jump up for a springboard move, but Swagger was there to yank his leg and smash Kofi face first into the apron.
The action broke down late in the match, with Big Show getting the hot tag. Show and Swagger were legal. Kofi took Ziggler out over the top rope. Show got the Chokeslam on Swagger for the win, and Miss USA announced the results.
Winners: Big Show & Kofi Kingston win via pinfall over Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger.
A special pre-recorded video message was shown from LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant.
Justin Roberts introduced country music star Trace Adkins to perform his song "I Got My Game On." Some have compared Adkins' outfit to something similar to what The Undertaker would wear.
Truth took control early on against Dibiase as he booted him down on a move near the ropes. However, right after that Dibiase dropped Truth face first onto the top rope. Truth regained control yet again, but Maryse got up on the apron to distract. Eve rushed over and yanked Maryse down by the leg. Dibiase tried for Dream Street but R-Truth countered it. He came back moments later with the Lie Detector for the victory. Eve joined Truth in the ring post-match to celebrate.
Winner: R-Truth wins via pinfall over Ted Dibiase.
Bella Twins, Natalya & Kelly Kelly vs. Lay-Cool, Alicia Fox & Melina
Kelly had the advantage late in the match and hit her finisher leg drop on Michelle. However, Layla came in to kick Kelly and stop the pin. All of the divas got into the ring to fight. Kelly and Michelle were left in the ring together. Kelly hit her leg drop to plant Michelle face first to the mat for the winning pinfall.
Winners: The Bella Twins, Natalya & Kelly Kelly win via pinfall over Lay-Cool, Melina & Alicia Fox.
The View's Sherri Shepherd arrived out in a Santa's Helper outfit with Hornswoggle as her elf helper. They tossed out presents to the crowd, and then a pre-recorded message from former president George W. Bush was shown to the troops.
Lawler said President Bush and Randomhouse are donating copies of his book "Decision Points" to the troops. They showed troops holding copies.
Justin Roberts re-introduced Diddy-Dirty Money to perform their song "Coming Home" off the new album "Last Train to Paris."
Special pre-recorded greeting to the troops from Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn.
Major General Grimsley vs Kane
Major General Grimsley issued an open challenge to anyone who wanted to face him in an arm wrestling challenge. Kane took the challenge. It was back and forth early on. All of a sudden, the Rated-R Superstar Edge showed up and Kane let go off Grimsley's hand. Edge came to the ring in a bulletproof vest. Kane tried to chokeslam him, but Edge escaped his clutches. Edge ran against the ropes then came back to Spear down Kane.
Winner: No contest due to Edge's interference.
Comedian Cedric the Entertainer came out to entertain the troops with his comedy. His aired jokes were the same as shown on NBC's show Saturday.
Late Night host Jimmy Fallon had a special pre-recorded message for the Troops. Fallon purposely told some corny holiday jokes. It ended with The Miz arriving out to bodyslam Fallon to the floor and then yelled "Happy Holidays everybody!"
Trace Adkins was out again to perform another song. This time he performed "Whoop a Man's Ass" for the Fort Hood Texas crowd.
The Chief of Staff of the US Army, General George W. Casey Jr. had a special message for the troops.
Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton and John Cena made their entrances for the main event six man tag match.
A special pre-recorded message was shown from The Today Show anchors to wish the troops well for the holidays and beyond.
John Cena started off strong against Miz, but Miz soon got a kick in on Cena, then tagged in Del Rio to continue the beating. Barrett smiled as he looked on, then tagged in to go after Cena some more. The heels continued to stay in control with Miz gaining the advantage on Orton later. Orton came back to blast Miz down wit ha clothesline, then tagged in Mysterio. Mysterio had a near fall with a bodypress onto Miz. He nearly got the 619, but Riley tripped Mysterio from the outside, then yanked Rey out of the ring as the ref wasn't looking. Miz tagged Barrett, who went over to ram Rey into the apron. The show went to commercial.
Tribute to the Troops returned with the heels in control. Barrett had a near fall on Mysterio, then tagged in Del Rio to work over Rey. Del Rio reacted to the crowd's U-S-A chants. Mysterio managed to roll through a Dell Rio sunset flip pin attempt and kicked Del Rio in the face. However, Del Rio was quick to run back over and kick Rey again. Barrett tagged in and took it to Rey.
Barrett tried for a Superplex up on the corner, but Mysterio blocked it then headbutted Barrett down to the mat. Rey flew off the corner with a cross body then made the hot tag to John Cena. Cena slammed Del Rio down then hit the Five Knuckle Shuffle on Del Rio. The Miz and Barrett got involved as Cena tried to hit the AA and get the win. Barrett and Del Rio both ended up against the ropes with Mysterio hitting a 619 on both guys. Barrett stumbled back into Orton for the RKO. Del Rio stumbled back towards Cena, so he picked him up to hit the AA and win it.
The winners celebrated in the ring in front of the troops to close the matches out.
Winners: John Cena, Rey Mysterio & Randy Orton win via pinfall over Wade Barrett, Alberto Del Rio & The Miz.
They showed a highlight video of slideshow images and video footage with the troops. John Cena, Mark Henry, the Miz, Kelly Kelly, Eve, CM Punk were among the superstars in the footage. There were also celebrities shown including Cameron Diaz, Adam Sandler and Toby Keith. The video included the Kid Rock song "Born Free."
15 Man Over-The-Top-Rope Battle Royal
Competitors were John Morrison, Mark Henry, Ezekiel Jackson, Chavo Guerrero, Sheamus, Daniel Bryan, Chris Masters, Dashing Cody Rhodes, Vladimir Kozlov, Santino Marella, Nexus members: Otunga, Slater, Gabriel, McGillicutty, Harris. Michael Cole noted that these Nexus guys were assaulted by Cena at TLC PPV Sunday so he's surprised to see them here, although this special took place before TLC.Early on Nexus retreated out of the ring as the match continued on. Masters was the first official elimination of the match. Jackson tried to toss Rhodes over the top, but Rhodes held onto the top rope. Ezekiel Jackson got eliminated due to a headscissors from Rhodes and Chavo coming over from behind to help push Zeke over the top rope. Cole noted that many fans showed up for today's event starting at 7am in the morning.
Santino used the Cobra on Chavo, Morrison, Rhodes and Bryan with all of them falling to the mat. Sheamus came over to knock Santino to the mat. Sheamus yelled out and Mark Henry stared him down. With everyone else down, Sheamus and Henry went at it. Nexus rushed into the ring and attacked both guys. They eliminated Santino together, then attacked Kozlov 5-on-1 to eliminate him as well.
Chavo was thrown onto the apron next then punched off by Nexus. Rhodes thought he had Harris on his side, but soon got thrown out by his former NXT rookie. Morrison, Henry, Bryan and Sheamus teamed up to take on the Nexus guys. Daniel Bryan managed to eliminate Gabriel, but then Sheamus hit a Brogh kick and tossed Bryan out. Morrison later tossed Otunga out.
It was down to Harris, Slater and McGillicutty vs Sheamus, Morrison and Henry. Morrison was about to go for a springboard move from the apron, but got punched off by Nexus. Meanwhile, Henry tossed Heath Slater out of the ring. It came down to McGill and Harris against Henry. Henry was able to send McGillicutty out over the top rope and then Harris. Henry forgot Sheamus was still in there and got attacked from behind. Henry gained the moment in his homestate but Sheamus kicked him as Henry charged the corner. Sheamus got up on the corner, but Henry went over and grabbed him. Henry pressed Sheamus overhead and tossed him to the outside!
Winner: Mark Henry wins the 15 man over-the-top-rope battle royal.
A special pre-recorded Taylor Swift holiday thanks and greeting to the troops was shown.
The Bella Twins were next to the crowd in Santa's Helper diva costumes welcoming fans back to the show.
Justin Roberts introduced Diddy-Dirty Money saying they were performing their classic hit "I'll Be Missing You." The song was originally by Diddy, not Diddy-Dirty Money.
After a commercial break, Justin Roberts introduced special guest ring announcer, Miss USA Rima Fakih.
Kofi Kingston & Big Show vs. Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger
Michael Cole was discussing the match as if it happened after TLC PPV, yet during the Saturday airing he provided different commentary, ahead of the Pay-Per-View.Show and Kofi had the early advantage on Ziggler. Kofi jumped up on Ziggler in the corner for nearly 10 punches, then a European uppercut. Moments later, Kofi was on the apron fighting off Swagger and Ziggler. He tried to jump up for a springboard move, but Swagger was there to yank his leg and smash Kofi face first into the apron.
The action broke down late in the match, with Big Show getting the hot tag. Show and Swagger were legal. Kofi took Ziggler out over the top rope. Show got the Chokeslam on Swagger for the win, and Miss USA announced the results.
Winners: Big Show & Kofi Kingston win via pinfall over Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger.
A special pre-recorded video message was shown from LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant.
Justin Roberts introduced country music star Trace Adkins to perform his song "I Got My Game On." Some have compared Adkins' outfit to something similar to what The Undertaker would wear.
R-Truth vs. Ted Dibiase
R-Truth arrived out first to rap his entrance song "What's Up?" with Eve Torres in a Santa's Helper diva costume doing dance moves. Maryse accompanied Ted Dibiase to the ring.Truth took control early on against Dibiase as he booted him down on a move near the ropes. However, right after that Dibiase dropped Truth face first onto the top rope. Truth regained control yet again, but Maryse got up on the apron to distract. Eve rushed over and yanked Maryse down by the leg. Dibiase tried for Dream Street but R-Truth countered it. He came back moments later with the Lie Detector for the victory. Eve joined Truth in the ring post-match to celebrate.
Winner: R-Truth wins via pinfall over Ted Dibiase.
Bella Twins, Natalya & Kelly Kelly vs. Lay-Cool, Alicia Fox & Melina
Kelly had the advantage late in the match and hit her finisher leg drop on Michelle. However, Layla came in to kick Kelly and stop the pin. All of the divas got into the ring to fight. Kelly and Michelle were left in the ring together. Kelly hit her leg drop to plant Michelle face first to the mat for the winning pinfall.Winners: The Bella Twins, Natalya & Kelly Kelly win via pinfall over Lay-Cool, Melina & Alicia Fox.
The View's Sherri Shepherd arrived out in a Santa's Helper outfit with Hornswoggle as her elf helper. They tossed out presents to the crowd, and then a pre-recorded message from former president George W. Bush was shown to the troops.
Lawler said President Bush and Randomhouse are donating copies of his book "Decision Points" to the troops. They showed troops holding copies.
Justin Roberts re-introduced Diddy-Dirty Money to perform their song "Coming Home" off the new album "Last Train to Paris."
Special pre-recorded greeting to the troops from Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn.
Major General Grimsley vs Kane
Arm Wrestling Contest
Major General Grimsley issued an open challenge to anyone who wanted to face him in an arm wrestling challenge. Kane took the challenge. It was back and forth early on. All of a sudden, the Rated-R Superstar Edge showed up and Kane let go off Grimsley's hand. Edge came to the ring in a bulletproof vest. Kane tried to chokeslam him, but Edge escaped his clutches. Edge ran against the ropes then came back to Spear down Kane.Winner: No contest due to Edge's interference.
Comedian Cedric the Entertainer came out to entertain the troops with his comedy. His aired jokes were the same as shown on NBC's show Saturday.
Late Night host Jimmy Fallon had a special pre-recorded message for the Troops. Fallon purposely told some corny holiday jokes. It ended with The Miz arriving out to bodyslam Fallon to the floor and then yelled "Happy Holidays everybody!"
Trace Adkins was out again to perform another song. This time he performed "Whoop a Man's Ass" for the Fort Hood Texas crowd.
The Chief of Staff of the US Army, General George W. Casey Jr. had a special message for the troops.
Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton and John Cena made their entrances for the main event six man tag match.
A special pre-recorded message was shown from The Today Show anchors to wish the troops well for the holidays and beyond.
John Cena, Rey Mysterio & Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett, Alberto Del Rio & The Miz
The heels were introduced following the commercial break. Wade Barrett was out first. Next, Alberto Del Rio arrived driving a Rolls Royce out to the ramp. Finally, The Miz and Alex Riley made their entrance.John Cena started off strong against Miz, but Miz soon got a kick in on Cena, then tagged in Del Rio to continue the beating. Barrett smiled as he looked on, then tagged in to go after Cena some more. The heels continued to stay in control with Miz gaining the advantage on Orton later. Orton came back to blast Miz down wit ha clothesline, then tagged in Mysterio. Mysterio had a near fall with a bodypress onto Miz. He nearly got the 619, but Riley tripped Mysterio from the outside, then yanked Rey out of the ring as the ref wasn't looking. Miz tagged Barrett, who went over to ram Rey into the apron. The show went to commercial.
Tribute to the Troops returned with the heels in control. Barrett had a near fall on Mysterio, then tagged in Del Rio to work over Rey. Del Rio reacted to the crowd's U-S-A chants. Mysterio managed to roll through a Dell Rio sunset flip pin attempt and kicked Del Rio in the face. However, Del Rio was quick to run back over and kick Rey again. Barrett tagged in and took it to Rey.
Barrett tried for a Superplex up on the corner, but Mysterio blocked it then headbutted Barrett down to the mat. Rey flew off the corner with a cross body then made the hot tag to John Cena. Cena slammed Del Rio down then hit the Five Knuckle Shuffle on Del Rio. The Miz and Barrett got involved as Cena tried to hit the AA and get the win. Barrett and Del Rio both ended up against the ropes with Mysterio hitting a 619 on both guys. Barrett stumbled back into Orton for the RKO. Del Rio stumbled back towards Cena, so he picked him up to hit the AA and win it.
The winners celebrated in the ring in front of the troops to close the matches out.
Winners: John Cena, Rey Mysterio & Randy Orton win via pinfall over Wade Barrett, Alberto Del Rio & The Miz.
They showed a highlight video of slideshow images and video footage with the troops. John Cena, Mark Henry, the Miz, Kelly Kelly, Eve, CM Punk were among the superstars in the footage. There were also celebrities shown including Cameron Diaz, Adam Sandler and Toby Keith. The video included the Kid Rock song "Born Free."
Labels: Alberto Del Rio, Big Show, Celebrities, Dolph Ziggler, Edge, Jack Swagger, John Cena, Kofi Kingston, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, The Miz, Tribute to the Troops, Wade Barrett, WWE Recap, WWE Recaps
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