Raw Results 02/28/11

Raw Results from Buffalo, NY:

The show opened with Triple H coming out to talk to the WWE Universe. He discussed all he's done in WWE so far including numerous championships and defeating many opponents. He said he's outlasted almost everyone, except The Deadman.

Hunter said he and Taker will define an era and at Wrestlemania his streak will finally die. HHH's music hit and he began to pose in the ring but was interrupted by Sheamus. Sheamus hit the ring, but Triple H kneed him in the groin and took control of things. HHH continued the beat down outside the ring, ultimately putting Sheamus up on the announce table. HHH looked at the WM27 banner, then hit The Pedigree to drive Sheamus through the table.

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Evan Bourne vs. Sheamus

Bourne was back in the ring, and got a freebie thanks to HHH's attack on Sheamus before break. Bourne got in a knee and knocked Sheamus down near the corner, then landed the Air Bourne for the big victory.

Winner: Evan Bourne wins via pinfall over Sheamus.+

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Michael Cole was in the ring and demanded that Jerry Lawler leave his commentators seat to get in the ring man-to-man. Cole reminded him he can't hit him or he'll be fired. Lawler obliged and then Cole started talking more trash. Cole said his answer to Lawler's little Wrestlemania challenge is "No" unless he accepts two conditions. They are that his trainer gets to be in his corner at Wrestlemania and he gets to choose a special guest referee for the match.

Lawler yanked the mic away saying he doesn't care if he has the Dark Knight, King King, Saba Simba and Superman with him. Cole took the mic back and started to brag about the match, Michael Cole vs Jerry "The King" Lawler at Wrestlemania. Cole then introduced his official trainer for the match, Jack Swagger. Swagger arrived out with Cole applauding him. Swagger got in the ring to hug Cole, then walked over to stare down Lawler. Cole started to taunt Lawler, so Jerry gave chase. Swagger took down Lawler and put him into the Anklelock. Cole got down in Lawler's face still talking trash on the mat. Swagger finally released the hold.

Matthews said The Rock posted a FB message earlier saying he would respond to Cena's comments on Raw tonight.

Randy Orton was shown walking backstage. Matthews questioned if there will be reprecussions from CM Punk?

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On next week's Raw, Tough Enough host Stone Cold Steve Austin will be at the show in Texas.

Michael Cole was seen wiping down the commentators headset with antibacterial wipes saying he doesn't know what Lawler's got on this thing. Cole kept going on and on about how Lawler will be a big loser at Wrestlemania. Matthews just gave him a puzzled look.

The Viper, Randy Orton, arrived out from backstage. He began to talk about the mistake CM Punk made with his threats. Suddenly, Punk's music hit and out came Punk with his 3 members of New Nexus: Otunga, Ryan and McGillicutty.

Punk told Orton his arrogance and ego has cost him now. He huddled up with Nexus and started to head down the ramp. Suddenly the lights flashed and email sound chimed. Cole got up and told everyone he doesn't want to hog the spotlight so Josh can handle this. Matthews read from the laptop.

The anonymous GM said the best way for things to be handled for Orton v Punk is in a match, at Wrestlemania. There will be matches for Orton in the coming weeks against each of the other Nexus members. If that Nexus member wins, they can legally be in Punk's corner at Mania. If they lose, they are banned from Mania. If any other Nexus member interferes in Orton's matches, then the Raw GM will disband Nexus.

Randy Orton vs. Michael McGillicutty

Orton got his first match against a Nexus member right then, with The Viper gaining the early control of the match. However, Orton missed on the huge knee drop allowing McGill to get in a few strikes on Orton. Orton clotheslined McGill out of the ring prior to break.

Orton gained control late in the match, hitting the vintage backbreaker. McGill rolled onto the apron, but Orton stood him up then hit the DDT from the middle rope. Orton looked over at the crowd then started pounding the mat. McGillicutty got up and Orton quickly hit the RKO for the big win.

Punk was still up on stage looking down at the ring as Orton posed on the corner and stared at the WM banner. Orton stared out at CM Punk, then started to become enrgaed. He backed up to the corner ready for the Punt kick. Punk got on the mic trying to get Orton to back off, but Orton was still fuming. Despite Punk yelling at Orton, it had no effect. Randy rushed over and hit the punt kick on Punk.

Punk rushed down to the ring along with Otunga and Ryan. Orton escaped up into the crowd, posing up on the stairs.

Winner: Randy Orton wins via pinfall over Michael McGillicutty. McGillicutty can't be a part of Punk's corner at Wrestlemania 27.

Cole talked about WWE's visit to Mexico and how Mexican superstar, Sin Cara, has signed with the WWE. Cole said he is a second generation lucha libre star.

The Miz was seen walking backstage with Alex Riley, both in suits.

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They showed highlights of The Miz and Cena in last week's tag team titles rematch against Gabriel and Slater. Cena had Slater up for the Attitude Adjustment but Miz snuck up from behind and hit Skullcrushing Finale.

Justin Roberts introduced The Miz, who arrived to the ring along with Alex Riley and the MITB briefcase. Cole stood up and began to talk up The Miz and his awesomeness. Miz mentioned how The Rock is going to respond to John Cena tonight. Miz said it's funny Rock isn't responding to him, because he knows Miz is right. It's no longer The Rock's show, but now it's The Miz's show.

Miz said the record will show that Miz won the WWE tag team championships and John Cena lost them. Miz said it's his show and he controls what happens around there. Miz bragged he will beat John Cena at Wrestlemania and then on the same night he will beat The Rock.

Alex Riley got on the mic and told the fans to show some respect for the man who will be headlining Wrestlemania. Suddenly, John Cena's music hit and he arrived out to the ring. Cena said he had a special announcement, and pulled out a big yellow card that said "Doctor's Note." Cena said it seems Miz has OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) then listed off a bunch of random things that Miz does.

Riley got in Cena's face and said Cena is why they nicknamed toilets, Johns. Cole said Riley should've stopped while he was ahead. Cena went over to Miz and said he can tell why nobody takes him serious. Cena said Miz needs to start doing this by himself, instead of looking back years from now and saying he shared his legacy with another man. Cena suggested Miz should just fire Riley tonight so it will be a one-on-one match at Mania.

Miz said he's working to mentor the next generation of WWE instead of hawking merchandise or deciding which shorts to wear. Cena suggested Miz and Alex Riley are co-champions who will now move in together. Cena tried some more one-liners but failed. Cena said tonight he'll train Miz to be a man. He asked for a match with Alex Riley and if he wins, Riley no longer works for the Miz. Miz said if Riley wins, Cena needs to publicly admit he's the greatest superstar of all time. Miz gave his catch phrase.

Cena agreed to Miz's stipulation, but then the GM sent an email through. Cole got up to go read from the laptop telling Josh to sit down this time. The GM said to ensure there is no outside interference tonight, Cena will battle Riley inside a steel cage. The only way to win the match is to escape the cage.

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Cole said one person knows Triple H and Undertaker better than anyone else. Tonight HBK speaks out on their upcoming Wrestlemania match.

Divas Battle Royal

WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres was sitting at the commentators table with Cole and Matthews. Eve talked about how she's had it with The Bella Twins. The match came down to Melina and Natalya fighting on the apron. Maryse rushed over to knock both of them out of it. Gail Kim was left against one of the Bella Twins and Maryse. They doubleteamed a bit with Gail able to make a comeback. Maryse gained control on Gail Kim, and cockily went for her French Kiss DDT. Gail Kim managed to knock her out of it. The Bella was left against Gail who thought she won the match by throwing the Bella out through the ropes. However, the other Bella Twin rushed in from the other side, picked up Gail and dumped her onto the apron. The Bella then punched Gail off the apron.

Eve said she's had enough and left the commentators spot to go in the ring. The ref was raising the Bella's arm, so Eve grabbed it down. Suddenly, the other Bella Twin was back in and knocked Eve down from behind. Both Bellas started to attack Eve, leaving her down on the mat.

Winner: One of the Bella Twins wins the Divas Battle Royal to become #1 contender for the Divas Championship.

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"Written in the Stars" by Tinie Tempah (feat. Eric Turner) is official theme song for Wrestlemania 27.

Cole said last week the fans got a rare appearance from the Dr. of Thuganomics, John Cena, as he responded to The Rock in the ring. They showed the final parts of Cena's rap dis. Cole said he agrees with a lot of what Cena said. Matthews sent it live to The Rock via satellite at his home in Los Angeles. The Rock's theme music and video hit the Titantron.

Rock appeared on the Titantron dressed in a Cena purple baseball cap. Rock started up a wimpy rap song then tore off his cap and chain. Rock did his "finally Rock has come back to Monday Night Raw."

The Rock questioned how Cena addressed him in the form of rap. Rock said he thought it was funny, real funny. Rock reminded him that this all started with Cena publicly running his mouth about The Rock. Rock said Cena insulted him and his family when he said The Rock left everyone and never returned. Rock said his love for the WWE is endless since his blood is the WWE. He brought up his lineage, High Chief Maivia and Rocky Johnson, former tag champ. Rock had a trophy casae nearby showing off his WWE championships. He said he wanted to achieve more beyond the WWE.

Rock said there are now consequences for Cena's remarks and he's opened the door for Rock to kick his monkey ass from there all the way to Buffalo. Rock said he'll be hosting Mania but will be addressing Cena sooner than he thinks. He added the People's spirit is everywhere and allows him to electrify the people. He snapped his fingers causing the lights to go down. Rock started up his speech involving the crowd with the "and millions" parts, bringing the lights back several times.

Rock said Cena can go eat his Fruity Pebbles like a Yabba Dabba bitch and said soon Cena will smell what the Rock is cookin'!

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Cole said it is official, Triple H and Undertaker will lock up at Wrestlemania 27. They cut to a video interview with Shawn Michaels talking from home. He said he has mixed emotions because he's got a history with both guys, but wouldn't mind seeing Hunter end the streak. He noted that it's a huge mountain for anyone to climb. HBK said HHH doesn't show much compassion for anyone in the ring, so if anyone can defeat Taker at Mania, it's Triple H. Michaels said it will be epic. Michaels said he can't honestly say he knows how he'll feel when and if Triple H beats the Streak.

Daniel Bryan vs.

Bryan was ariving to the ring when suddenly The Miz attacked him from behind. Miz threw Bryan from barrier to barrier at the bottom of the ramp, then booted him in the face. He started kicking away at Bryan near the barrier. Miz began to stand on top of Bryan, then kicked him hard in the head. Miz tossed Bryan towards the bottom of the ramp. Cole called it a premeditated, vicious and cold attack. He watched Bryan crawl down the ramp and get up, then Miz hit Skullcrushing Finale to drive him face first to the outside floor.

Miz picked up his WWE title and then walked over to the commentators area. It's unknown who Bryan was going to face. The Miz got a mic and said he did that because he can. He said "Welcome to The Miz Show" then demanded the cage be lowered for the main event match.

Winner: No contest, match never officially started.

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John Cena vs. Alex Riley
Steel Cage Match

If Alex Riley loses, he is fired as The Miz's apprentice. If Cena loses, he must publicly admit Miz is awesome next week. The only way to win is by escaping the steel cage.

The Miz joined Cole and Matthews for commentary for the match. Cole asked Miz why he attacked Bryan like that and Miz said because he can. He called it a message to The Rock and John Cena. Riley was introduced first, followed by Cena.

Riley went for the quick escape, but Cena immediately got him and started to beat him up in the corners of the ring. Cena hit a huge suplex then sized Riley up for another move. Cena had Riley down then went to the cage door to leave. Miz rushed over and shut the door and held it closed so Cena couldn't escape. Riley rushed over and attacked Cena, taking control of the match.

At one point, Miz got up and went over to the side of the cage wall. Riley brought Cena over and shoved his face into the cage wall. Miz had his cell phone and snapped a pic of Cena's face. Moments later, Miz slipped the phone in through the grates. Riley grabbed it and clocked Cena in the head with the phone. However, both guys were down on the mat. Riley made the crawl for the cage door, but Cena was able to rush over and grab Riley's legs. Miz ran over to try to pull Riley out the door, but couldn't and fell against the barrier.

Cena got momentum after commercial break with multiple shoulder tackles and the back slam followed by Five Knuckle Shuffle. He picked up Riley for the AA, but it was close to the wall so Riley grabbed on and started to climb. Cena got on the ropes to battle away with Riley. Riley smashed Cena against the cage wall causing Cena to fall to the mat. A-Ri got up to the top of the cage but was moving slow.

Cena managed to get up to Riley and started pounding away at the top of the cage, bringing Riley back to the ropes. This time Cena won the battle and hit a bulldog from off the top rope. He followed with the Attitude Adjustment, then went over to grab The Miz's cell phone. Cena took a picture of Riley flat on his back on the mat, then walked over to the door.

Miz rushed over yet again to try to hold the door shut. Cena came over and stood outside the ropes near the shut door then began to power the door open with all his might. Miz kept pushing the door shut. Suddenly Cena exploded out the door crashing to the floor. Miz was ready on his feet though, so he grabbed Cena and hit Skullcrushing Finale.

Miz backed up the ramp with his theme music playing as he held up the WWE Championship.

Winner:

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