WWE Raw Results 04/11/11

WWE Raw Results from Bridgeport, CT:

After Michael Cole got a separate intro to start the show, he taunted Lawler at the commentary area before getting into his Cole Mine to hide.

John Cena's music hit, bringing Cena to the ring to talk about last week's big announcement involving The Rock and Wrestlemania 28. Cena noted that the match will be for the WWE Championship, the biggest prize in the business. Cena said he issues a challenge right now to The Miz, to give another Wrestlemania moment tonight. Instead of The Miz, out came Randy Orton to dispute Cena's idea.

Orton said Cena's business with Miz over the WWE Championship is over, because he lost. Orton suggested that someone who won their Wrestlemania match get the opportunity now. Cena went to respond, but John Morrison arrived out to interrupt that. He said he's seen this show before, but it's not as good as it could be, unless he's in it.

Vickie Guerrero walked out Dolph Ziggler, suggesting that Dolph deserves the championship opportunity instead. Ziggler made his case but R-Truth came out in the midst of that speech. Truth said he's never had a WWE Championship match and that's "What's Up!"

As they all started arguing, in came the email to Cole from the anonymous Raw GM. The Raw GM said they have come up with a new 5-man concept gauntlet match to determine the #1 contender for the WWE Title. That contender faces The Miz at WWE Extreme Rules in May.

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A new promo clip was shown of an unseen female wrestler with braids holding a blonde doll in her heads. With a child's theme song playing, she flicked the head off the doll and started laughing maniacally. Cole and Matthews questioned what that was, then said it was definitely disturbing.

Brie Bella vs Eve Torres
WWE Divas Championship Match

Eve pulled out a magic marker before the match and asked the ref to put a big X on Nikki's hand so they couldn't pull their "Twin magic" trick of switching places.

In the match, Eve hung Brie up in the corner for repeated kicks. However, as the ref took Eve away, the Bellas made a switch. Eve saw it and grabbed the illegal Bella's arm to try to show the ref. However, Nikki pulled herself out of the ring. Brie got back in and grabbed Eve to slam her face first to the mat and got the winning pinfall to become new divas champion.

Winner: Brie Bella won via pinfall over Eve Torres to win the WWE Divas Championship.

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Backstage, Eve was sitting down in the locker room looking upset over her loss. Gail Kim came in to say she got the short end of the stick. Eve told her save it, she knows how the divas are, everyone's just looking for their next chance at the title. Eve went to walk off, but Natalya came up to her to say she was sorry. Eve told her to save it too. Natalya and Gail looked at each other saying they aren't like that, are they? Tamina walked in and shot them both a look.

Sin Cara vs. Primo

Sin Cara made his Raw wrestling debut with a match against Primo Colon. A Sin Cara chant started up right as Primo started to make a big attack. However, Sin Cara exploded with a comeback, usin a variety of moves including a dive over the top ropes into a headscissor take down on Primo.

Primo took control again late, but when he charged Sin Cara in the corner, the newcomer moved away then came back with chops to the chest. Sin Cara hit an impressive Sunset Flip pin after Primo tried for a Powerbomb.

When Primo went for a high risk move, Sin Cara hit him with the enziguiri kick. However, when Sin Cara was on the top rope initially, someone botched the final move. Primo made it look like he countered it and Sin Cara spilled to the outside, but got right back up. They redid the enziguiri kick and then Sin Cara did the planned finisher a flip and face first slam to the mat for the win.

Winner: Sin Cara wins via pinfall over Primo.

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WWE Slam of the Week was the in-ring showoff skills between The Rock and Cena last week. Both wrestlers hit their main moves on members of The Corre to see who could one up the other.

All four members of The Corre were standing in the ring as Raw returned. Barrett talked about their failed attack last week on Raw. He started looking over at Gabriel and Slater as if they were the weak links. They all took turns getting on the mic and in Barrett's face to tell why they are the best in the ring.

As they all started to argue out came Santino Marella along with Evan Bourne, Daniel Bryan and Mark Henry. Santino said if The Corre is in the ring, then they're "The Apple." A graphic on the Titantron said APPLE stands for "Allied People Powered by Loathing Everything" Corre stands for. Santino said they challenge Corre to a fight, and all four members of "Apple" headed to the ring, although Henry was reluctant to do the hands in team unity thing.

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The Apple vs The Corre

This match broke down towards the end with everyone getting in the ring. Several guys spilled to the outside. Bryan ran across the ring and did a dive into Barrett on the outside. Santino was left with Slater. He prepared for The Cobra. Justin Gabriel hit a kick on Santino's head from the apron. That allowed Slater to hit his finisher on Santino for the win.

Winners: The Corre wins via pinfall over Apple.

Josh Matthews and Lawler started talking about Lawler's chance against Swagger tonight. If Lawler wins he gets a rematch against Michael Cole at Extreme Rules. If he loses, Cole gets to retire undefeated.

Jim Ross made his way down the ramp, with Cole getting on the mic to insult him. JR walked over and stared Cole down, then tried to open the Cole Mine door. He started shaking the Cole Mine to get Cole worried. Meanwhile, Swagger snuck in and tried to attack Lawler. Refs rushed in to restrain JR and get the match under order as Raw went to break.

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Jerry Lawler vs Jack Swagger

JR was ringside for Lawler, while Cole was ringside for Swagger. Cole kept talking trash to Lawler and JR during the match, while he yelled for Swagger to "punish him."

Late in the match, King made his comeback after pulling the straps down. He hammered away on Swagger but then Jack got a kick in. He went for a running slam, but Lawler slid off his back and dropkicked Swagger into the corner. Lawler stood up and went over to get Swagger, but Cole got on the apron to distract him. JR went over and yanked Cole by the leg off the apron. Cole fell to the outside floor. Swagger reached out to grab JR, which allowed King to roll up Swagger for the suprise winning pinfall.

Post-match, JR celebrated with Lawler on the outside, while Cole was in disbelief. Cole got in the ring asking Swagger what the heck just happened. Cole started berating Swagger in the ring about the loss, but Swagger took exception to all the finger pointing and shoving. Cole finally slapped Swagger in the face, causing Swagger to become enraged.

Cole escaped the ring and backed up the ramp, but Lawler got on the mic to announce his match stipulation. He said he wants a tag team match at Extreme Rules. He said it'll be Lawler and Ross taking on Cole and Swagger. Cole tried to mouth an apology from the ramp to Swagger, but Jack wasn't having it.

Winner: Jerry Lawler wins via pinfall over Jack Swagger. Lawler will get a rematch with Cole at Extreme Rules, with a stipulation of Lawler's choice.

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Josh Matthews introduced highlight video of the big match between Triple H and The Undertaker from Wrestlemania 28. This video package had comments from other wrestlers including Christian, Stone Cold, Big Show, CM Punk, Edge, The Rock and John Cena.

After the video ended, John Cena was shown backstage having a friendly chat with Edge. They shook hands and Edge started to walk away. Matthews said Edge has a big announcement to make regarding his career.

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Justin Roberts introduced the World Heavyweight Champion Edge. Jim Ross was now on commentary along with Matthews and Lawler, as they discussed what Edge's big news might be about.

Edge talked about how many people think WWE doesn't hurt, but if you haven't been in the business you don't know. Edge said 8 years ago he broke his neck, which involved spinal fusion surgery. Edge said he'd be wrestling on borrowed time after that surgery. He said he's been losing feelings in his arms, and was able to pass strength tests.

Edge said WWE encouraged him to get more tests. Edge said he had an MRI done and they've said he needs to retire, but luckily won't have to be in a wheelchair. Edge started showing tears and fighting them back. The crowd gave a "thank you Edge" chant. Edge talked about the emotional roller coast ride he's been on, and then how talking to his friend Christian has helped him. He said he's a huge fan of WWE just like the rest of the WWE audience.

Edge said he couldn't dream of a better way to go out, retiring as World Heavyweight Champion. He said he's been wrestling for 19 years and has grown up in front of many fans. He said he's become a man in front of the fans as well. He talked about his career, being in The Brood, teaming with Christian, and his live sex celebration with Lita.

Edge said he's going to miss this, but he doesn't have to wear tights tomorrow and he's going to eat a whole lot of ice cream tonight. Edge said he would do it all over again, even the surgeries if he had to. Edge thanked the fans for all their support and got a standin ovation from the Bridgeport, CT crowd. He did a final pose up on the stage and his music started up again, before Edge walked backstage.

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Raw returned to show Edge backstage hugging a bunch of the superstars on his way through. The commentators, Matthews, Lawler and JR, said this was a shocking announcement. JR said this was the last thing he expected with tonight's show.

The Miz arrived out next to break the silence. Alex Riley was with him and both were in suits. Miz joined the commentators to watch the #1 Contender's Gauntlet match.

#1 Contender 5-Man Gauntlet Match

Randy Orton was the first competitor announced. The second wrestler introduced was Dolph Ziggler. These two would start off the gauntlet and would have to make it through four others to become #1 contender. Josh Matthews noted that next week's show is in London.

In the first pairing, Orton gained major momentum and hit his DDT on Ziggler through the ropes. He dropped down to prepare for the RKO. However, just as he was getting up, several Nexus guys showed up at ringside. Otunga and McGillicutty distracted Orton, allowing Ziggler to steal the pinfall win. Mason Ryan came into the ring and leveled Orton wit ha huge boot. The Nexus guys continued to scream at and decimate Orton, with Ryan getting a huge Powerbomb, Batista-style.

The second pairing saw R-Truth hit the ring to take on Ziggler. Miz kept bragging about leaving Wrestlemania 27 still the WWE Champion. Truth hit a huge counter late in this one to smash Ziggler face first into the mat. He took the winning pinfall to eliminate Ziggler, bringing John Morrison out next, as Raw hit commercial.

John Morrison battled R-Truth in the third pairing of the gauntlet. Morrison hit his springboard mule kick late in the matchup, then pulled Truth towards the corner. He went for Starship Pain, but Truth rolled out of harm's way. As Morrison got back up, Truth hit his finisher again, to take his second straight pinfall victory.

That left John Cena versus R-Truth for the #1 contender's spot. It went to commercial after Cena made his ring entrance. A commercial during break advertised that Edge will surrender his World Heavyweight Championship on Friday's Smackdown.

Cena got momentum late as he hit the Five Knuckle Shuffle. He set up for the Attitude Adjustment, but Alex Riley and Miz rushed into the ring to attack. The ref called for the bell with no winner in the Gauntlet as it was a double disqualification.

Miz got on the mic and said both guys are losers and there's no #1 contender. However, the lights flashed and email sound chimed. Lawler got up to read from the laptop. The email said Miz is right there's no #1 contender for the WWE Title, but that's because there's no two contenders. The GM said the WWE Championship match at Extreme Rules will be a Triple Threat match between Miz, R-Truth and John Cena. Cena and Truth popped back up to attack Riley and Miz.

Cena hit Attitude Adjustment on Riley before his music hit, but then he and Truth faced off. They shook each other's hand, but then started to shove each other. It got serious at one point, but Truth backed off and left the ring to his music, smirking about it.

Winner: R-Truth and John Cena fight to a double DQ to become the dual #1 contenders for the WWE Championship at Extreme Rules.

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