Raw Results 08/05/13

Raw Results from Green Bay, WI:

Raw opened with Stephanie McMahon bringing Daniel Bryan to the ring after his "makeover."  He had slicked back hair and a suit, with video footage shown of his spa treatment, gym workout and eating at a steakhouse.  Bryan spoke in the ring saying he doesn't think his new look is what WWE really wants, instead saying that they want someone like Cena.  Bryan says Cena's an entertainer, but he's a wrestler, and if Cena was fired tomorrow he'd just go back to his mansion and 20 car lifestyle.  Bryan said if it were him fired, he'd be going to every armory, gym and dirtbox filled with 30 fans, so he could wrestle, because he loves it.

Vince McMahon eventually came out to interrupt.  He said he doesn't want Cena as champion, but wants Bryan as champ even less.  He made jokes about how unkempt and weak Bryan comes off as.  Vince finally said he can use his influence to help Bryan because champion - but only if he shaves off his beard.  Vince ordered a barber chair to be brought out to ringside, which crew members did.  He threatens to get rid of Bryan if he doesn't comply, then calls down Wade Barrett, saying Barrett's grandfather was a barber.

Barrett prepared to shave off Bryan's beard, but D-Bry wasn't having it and headbutted Barrett.  He started to shave off Wade's beard instead, then delivered more strikes to his head.  Barrett charged at Bryan near the barrier, but got dumped into the crowd.  Bryan led a "Yes!" chant as he went up the ramp with Vince furious inside the ring.

Rob Van Dam defeated Alberto Del Rio via pinfall in a non-title match.  Ricardo Rodriguez was back on Raw as ADR's ring announcer.  The Miz was on commentary during the match as well.  Late in the contest, RVD went for a split leg moonsault with ADR getting his knees up.  Ricardo tried to assist, putting his bucked in the corner.  RVD countered a move by Del Rio to throw him into the bucket, then covered for the pinfall win.  Post-match, Del Rio attacked Rodriguez, kicking him in the head, and then tossing him out of the ring.  Del Rio snaps and puts RR's head in between the steel steps, then dropkicks the steps, KO'ing RR.

Cody Rhodes went to the ring and had a "gift" for Damien Sandow, which he revealed to be the MITB briefcase soaking wet and with seaweed hanging out of it.  Sandow comes to the ring and tells Cody to put the briefcase down and leave now.  Cody does so, but then rushed back into the ring and attacked Sandow.  He throws Sandow to the outside, then opens the briefcase showing the title contract is soaking wet and torn.

Mark Henry defeated Ryback via countout.  During the match, Ryback managed to take out Henry's knee, and then went to work on it some more.  Later, Ryback loses control of things with Henry scooping him up for a move.  Ryback slips out and escapes the ring, going up the ramp to get counted out.

They had a backstage segment with the Bella Twins talking about how hot they were on Total Divas last night.  Eva Marie comes walking up and tells Brie she had a nice win over Natalya last week, making her look silly.  Natalya walked up and they made fun of her.  Brie tells her it's a slap in the face she's on their show.  Natalya slapped Brie in the face and left the scene.

John Cena came out to talk about defending the WWE title and Daniel Bryan.  He keeps going but is interrupted by Randy Orton with the MITB briefcase.  Orton says it doesn't matter who walks out champion after Summerslam, what matters is the briefcase.  Suddenly, The Shield's music hit and they arrive out to surround the ring.  Daniel Bryan rushed down and joined Cena and Orton.  GM Brad Maddox comes out and puts them in a six man tag match for later on.

Erick Rowan and Luke Harper defeated Tons of Funk via pinfall.  Bray Wyatt watched from a rocking chair at ringside.  Post-match, the Wyatts attacked Broadus some more and then Bray started to cut more of a promo about Kane.  Suddenly, Kane's pyro went off and Kane showed up on the big screen.  He said at SummerSlam, the family and nobody else will be able to save Bray from him.  Kane says at SummerSlam they'll fight in an Inferno Match.

Layla defeated Kaitlyn via pinfall.  Layla was able to pick up the win thanks to AJ Lee coming out to the ring and skipping around, distracting Kaitlyn.

Christian defeated Heath Slater via pinfall.  Slater had a late 2 count, but Christian regained control and hit a huge spear for the win.

CM Punk vs. Curtis Axel ended in a no decision.  Punk gained control late after kicking Axel in the head, then jumped over to grab Heyman.  Punk brought Heyman into the ring to get his hands on him, but Brock Lesnar arrived out to the arena.  Punk hit a GTS on Axel to take him out, and then got into a brawl with Lesnar.  Punk got in several moves on Brock including ramming him into the ring post and jumping off the announce table at him.  Punk managed to counter Lesnar's F5 attempt and hit him with a steel chair, then turned towards Heyman again.  Lesnar was back up and attacked Punk from behind, hitting the F5.  Heyman ordered him to hurt Punk, so Brock repeatedly bashed the steel chair on him.

After a break, Renee Young was backstage with Heyman, Axel and Brock Lesnar.  She asked about what just happened.  Lesnar says he's the "beast and the best in the world."  Heyman tells Renee to deliver a message to Punk, that he might not make it to SummerSlam, because next week, Heyman is going to challenge Punk to a match.

Kofi Kingston defeated Fandango via pinfall.  During the match, Fandango kept trying to pin Kofi with his feet up on the ropes.  Late in this one, Kofi managed to hit Trouble in Paradise for the win.

Backstage, Triple H comforted Stephanie who had been chewed out by Vince about the handling of Daniel Bryan out there.  Triple H told her that Vince has lost it.  He rants about being tired of Vince doing this.  HHH says he's going to stop Vince from whatever he's trying to do.  Triple H storms out of the office.

Jack Swagger & Antonio Cesaro defeated The Usos via pinfall. Colter distracted the ref, and Swagger hit one of the Usos with a cheap shot. Moments later, Cesaro hit the Neutralizer for the win.

Big E Langston defeated Dolph Ziggler via pinfall.  Late in the match, Kaitlyn came out to ringside and got into a brawl with AJ.  The two divas ended up fighting in the ring to interrupt the match.  Ziggler tried to break up the fight, but Big E ran him down, then hit the Big Ending for the win.

Daniel Bryan, John Cena & Randy Orton defeated The Shield due to disqualification.  Late in the match, Bryan is able to counter a move from Seth Rollins to go for a tag, bringing in Orton and Ambrose at the same time.  Later on in the match, Bryan managed to gain control and slap the Yes Lock on Rollins.  Ambrose and Reigns attacked and got called for the DQ.

Post-match, Bryan celebrated the win, but Orton nailed the RKO on him.  Shield comes in to attack, but Cena and Orton clear them out.  Orton hits the RKO on Cena and stands over him.  He goes out and gets his briefcase ready to cash in, then crawled into the ring.  The Shield came back down to the ring, so Orton backed off.  Reigns hit a spear on Cena, then Ambrose stomped on Bryan.  Orton watched and backed up the ramp.  Rollins and Ambrose stomp on Bryan together, then hit a Triple Powerbomb on him.  Orton watched from the ramp as the Shield stood tall and Raw went off the air.

Smackdown Results 02/01/13

Smackdown Results from San Diego, CA:

Smackdown GM Booker T enters the ring with Sheamus, Orton, Daniel Bryan, Kane, Dolph Ziggler and Great Khali there.  Alberto Del Rio is shown outside the arena waiting for Big Show with a baseball bat.  Booker says everyone in the ring deserves a second chance to become champion and starts to say they'll be in the Elimination Chamber, but he's interrupted by Jack Swagger.  Swagger says he wants a spot in the match, although all six are taken.  Dolph Ziggler says he's already guaranteed a spot in the match, so he won't need to compete.  Booker tells him he can chicken out of the Chamber but not out of his match with Alberto Del Rio later tonight.  The rest of the competitors will need to impress Booker tonight to gain a spot in the Chamber match.  The winner of this match at Elimination Chamber competes for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania.

Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara defeated Tem Hell No via pinfall in a non-title match.  Bryan had the No Lock on Rey, but Sin Cara broke it up with Kane on the outside.  Rey hit a 619 on Bryan and got the win.  Post-match, Hell No argued.

Matt Striker tried to interview Alberto outside the arena.  Del Rio said he's trying to get some fresh air and told Striker to leave him alone.

The Great Khali defeated Jinder Mahal via pinfall in a short match.  Team 3MB tried to interfere, but Hornswoggle stopped them.

Backstage, Teddy Long told Booker it was his idea to bring Jack Swagger back.  Rhodes Scholars came in to interrupt them.  Booker set up Sheamus vs. Sandow for later and told Sandow, "You're welcome."

Sheamus defeated Damien Sandow via disqualification.  Sheamus had the upper hand and was in control, but The Shield came out of the crowd to interfere.  Sheamus fought them off for a bit until he got tripped by Ambrose and then beat down by Reigns.  They did their triple powerbomb on him and left through the crowd.

Randy Orton defeated Wade Barrett via pinfall in a non-title match.  On the outside of the ring, Barrett went to hit Orton with a forearm, but Orton moved away and Barrett hit a ringpost.  Orton put Barrett back into the ring, then hit the RKO for the win.

Backstage, Wade Barrett was interviewed and asked about his loss to Bo Dallas.  He avoided the question, then noticed Dallas nearby and went over to attack him.  Bo fought back a bit, but Barrett tossed him into some nearby equipment.

Jack Swagger defeated Kofi Kingston due to submission.  Late in the match, the two fought on the outside.  Kofi missed a kick move and hit the commentators table instead.  Swagger rolled him back into the ring and put on the Ankle Lock to make Kofi tap out.

Outside the arena, Del Rio is hiding as Big Show's bus pulls up.  Big Show gets out so Del Rio attacks.  Show gets away and climbs on top of a car.  ADR smashes the window and the two fight on top of the car.  Del Rio chases Show around a car, with Show getting into another car to drive away.

They showed a recap of The Rock and CM Punk segment from Raw.

Backstage after commercial, Alberto Del Rio is getting ready for his match.  He tells Ricardo Rodriguez to stay backstage.

Alberto Del Rio defeated Dolph Ziggler via submission in a non-title match.  AJ and Big E were ringside but got ejected during the match.  However, the distraction of the ref sending them backstage gave Ziggler control of things.  Later in the match, Del Rio hit a backbreaker on Dolph for a near fall.  Del Rio went off the top rope with a move, with Ziggler catching him mid-air with a dropkick.  Del Rio was able to avoid Ziggler finishing him off, and ultimately put Dolph into the cross armbar for the win.

Post-match, Del Rio celebrated the win.  Big Show appeared on camera backstage holding Ricardo Rodriguez by the neck, then delivered a KO punch on him.  ADR rushed backstage and found Ricardo knocked out as SmackDown went off the air.

NXT Results 02/15/11

NXT Results from San Diego, CA:

Matt Striker was in the ring with Brodus Clay, Derrick Bateman and Johnny Curtis. Striker reminded fans there's another elimination next week. The show would start off with the first competition of the night, a pinata smashing contest. The rookie would have to smash the pinata and get money from it then take it to his pro.

Johnny Curtis was first in the contest and after some coaching from his pro, R-Truth, Curtis ripped his blindfold off and had no money. Brodus Clay went second and was able to collect all of the money from the pinata and bring it to Ricardo Rodriguez. Bateman went last and was DQ'd after ten seconds because he pulled down the pinata. So Brodus Clay wins the contest and gets 2 immunity points.

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Brodus Clay vs. R-Truth

Ricardo Rodriguez was nearby to coach Clay while rookie Johnny Curtis was there to support his pro. In the match, Clay was able to get a rather easy victory over R-Truth. Clay used a huge splash move on Truth to score the winning pinfall in about 3 minutes time.

Winner: Brodus Clay wins via pinfall over R-Truth.

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Time for the next contest of the night. Striker was up on the stage with three refs and the rookies. There was a bucket hanging up above a tub. There were also a black tarp and some stools. The contest was called "Save Yourself Trivia." Whichever rookie answers the most trivia questions correctly will be safe from elimination next week. Brodus Clay ended up answering a question about the first Wrestlemania match ever to score the most points of the contest. Therefore, Brodus Clay will be safe from elimination next week. Meanwhile, two buckets dumped on Bateman and Curtis, sliming them. Voting for the next elimination will start tomorrow at noon EST.

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They showed a replay of The Rock's return to WWE Raw last night. Rock talked about John Cena and mocked his "You Can't See Me." He also made fun of Cena's bright-colored shirts. Rock said he'll see Cena and Miz at Wrestlemania 27. He said The Rock and his millions of his fans will go to Wrestlemania and electrify like nobody else can. The Rock finished off with his catchphrase, "If You Smell What the Rock is Cookin!"

Josh Matthews noted that everyone can join the 2.1 million Facebook users and 96,000 Twitter followers for The Rock on social media.

US Champion Daniel Bryan arrived to the ring for the next matchup.

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Derrick Bateman vs. Daniel Bryan

Rookie versus pro for this NXT match. Early on, Bryan and Bateman grabbed hands and were locked up. Dolph Ziggler and Ricardo Rodriguez were talking on the mic during the match.

Bateman was able to knock down Bryan with a shoulder block, but moments later, Bryan hit several hip tosses. Todd Grisham pointed out that Maryse was wearing a Marc Jacobs dress up on the stage. Ziggler asked who they're supposed to root for and Ricardo Rodriguez answered "Not the Chargers" causing the local fans to get angry. Bryan had Bateman's arm held behind his back, but Bateman ran around the ring and was able to throw Bryan out through the ropes. He followed with a suicide dive on Bryan to take him down.

Bateman tossed Bryan back into the ring before a commercial break. NXT returned with Bryan in control, knocking down Bateman and getting a near fall.
Later on, Bryan went for a diving headbutt off the top rope, with Bateman moving away. Bateman leveled Bryan with a clothesline and had a near fall. Moments later, Bateman picked up Bryan and powerbombed him for another pinfall. Bateman went for a LeBell Lock, but Bryan countered and turned it into a Crossface submission hold for the win.

Bryan applauded his rookie and shook his hand post-match. Bryan and Bateman raised their arms up as the show ended.

Winner: Daniel Bryan wins via submission over Derrick Bateman.

During the above match commercial break, yet another new 2/21/11 promo video showed with glimpses of The Undertaker and a Johnny Cash song playing as the promo ended.

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WWE NXT Results 02/08/11

WWE NXT Results from Green Bay, WI:

After a highlight video showing recaps of the past weeks of NXT Season 4, Striker had the four rookies ready for an opening challenge. It was "Rock Em, Sock Em Joust." The rookies had to try to knock their opponent off a podium with the Gladiator joust stick.

First up was Bateman vs Curtis. Bateman managed to win the first round although Curtis shoved him after falling off. Next up, Brodus Clay got himself DQ'd by shoving Saxton off. Clay got on the mic to say that this contest isn't made for someone his size, and he would make a statement in the ring later on.

In the finals, Saxton and Bateman both fell off their podiums. Originally, Saxton was called the winner, but a reply showed his foot touched the ground first. They had a re-do, and this time around Saxton was the clear cut winner. He got 2 immunity points for that. That makes it Curtis with 3 points, Bateman and Saxton with 2 each.

Byron Saxton vs. Derrick Bateman

Masters got the crowd going with a "turd" chant for Ziggler during the match. Bateman got inspired, then hit a back drop suplex on Saxton. He kicked Saxton in the chest and later hit a corner dropkick on him. In the close, Saxton went for a small package on Bateman. Bateman came back by using Daniel Bryan's LeBell Lock to force Saxton to tap out.

Winner: Derrick Bateman wins via submission over Byron Saxton.

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The next NXT competition was a WWE Shop Challenge in the spirit of Price is Right. The rookies would have to guess a suggested retail price of each WWE merchandise item. NXT Season 3 rookies AJ and Naomi were special helpers for the challenge. The items they had to guess included the Top 50 Superstars of All-Time, WWE Kids Magazine, World Heavyweight Replica belt and the WWE Championship History Book. Brodus Clay won the challenge and got 3 immunity points for it, tying with Curtis for the most points.

Backstage, Truth had a talk with Johnny Curtis. Truth said Curtis needs to ignore all the trash talk he's been hearing from the other guys saying Truth doesn't like Curtis. They hugged and Truth left so Curtis could get ready for the match.

Johnny Curtis vs. Brodus Clay

As the match was starting, Josh Matthews said he just got a note saying he gets to decide who gets immunity tonight. Dolph Ziggler got up and did a "Milwaukee, Wisconsin, what's up?!" taunt, drawing boos from the crowd.

Truth and Rodriguez were on the apron to coach the rookies. Early on, Brodus took control and tossed Curtis out through the ropes. Curtis managed to gain some control back in the ring, booting Clay in the face as he rushed at him in the corner. Clay regained control and dropped Curtis gut-first on the top rope.

Later in the match, Clay did a standing side headlock on Curtis. Curtis started to punch his way out but Clay locked the hold on again. The crowd started up a "turd" chant to get Ziggler, so Ziggler asked if they were doing a "nerd" chant for Daniel Bryan. Ziggler threatened to leave and then went backstage but returned a few moments later.

Curtis landed a leg drop over the top rope on Clay for a near fall. Curtis managed to get a huge dropkick from the corner, but Clay rolled over and got out to the apron to avoid a pinfall. Clay snapped Curtis by his neck across the top rope. Clay finished Curtis with a huge powerslam for the victory. Rodriguez got i nthe ring to announce Clay as the winner.

Winner: Brodus Clay wins via pinfall over Johnny Curtis.

Matt Striker told the pros up on the stage to huddle up and get to the voting, because elimination is coming up.

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Striker took a poll of the crowd to determine who would get immunity, Clay or Curtis. They gave Curtis more cheers, so Striker said he could fall back in line. Striker had them roll through the NXT rookie pictures up on the big screen and it stopped on Byron Saxton.

Striker tried to get some closing comments from Byron, who seemed choked up. He composed himself and got on the mic saying he didn't understand how the WWE Universe could make this decision. He said he forgives them then, because one day that little birdie known as "common sense" will come back home and everything will be "A-OK." Saxton started up the ramp, but Ziggler walked down and asked what he was smiling about. Ziggler screamed at him that he was disgusted by him. Ziggler told him to get out now. Chris Masters taunted on the mic saying if Saxton was a real man he'd punch Ziggler now. Saxton stayed in place and smirked at Ziggler then pointed at him as NXT went off the air. The pro's up on stage looked confused as to what Saxton was doing.

WWE NXT Results 02/01/11

NXT Results from Long Island, NY:

Striker introduced all of the rookie/pro pairings left: Bateman/Bryan, Saxton/Ziggler, Curtis/Truth and Clay without Del Rio. Striker asked Ricardo Rodriguez where Del Rio is. He told him that Del Rio has had so much to do since winning the Royal Rumble, that he couldn't be there tonight.

Striker had the first contest of the night ready to go, the arm wrestling contest for 3 immunity points. Curtis defeated Saxton quick in the first matchup. Next up, Clay went against Bateman as Rodriguez talked at 100mph. Clay won easily. In the finals, Clay went against Curtis, but he ended up using a headbutt on him. Curtis was awarded the competition and two immunity points.

Chris Masters vs. Byron Saxton

The former pro and rookie pairing squared off. In the late moments of this contest, Masters overpowered Saxton and leveled him with a big clothesline. He followed with a Spinebuster, then signaled for the Masterlock. Masters locked the hold on his former rookie while Ziggler waved his towel around. The match was awarded to Masters.

Winner: Chris Masters wins via submission over Byron Saxton.

They showed an earlier segment from backstage where Daniel Bryan was trying to teach Derrick Bateman about submission holds. Bateman said he just doesn't get it. Gail Kim walked in, and Bryan said she'll show Bateman the guillotine hold. Bateman said girls don't know about submission wrestling. Gail put the hold on Bateman who soon passed out on the floor. Bryan said it was "hot" then made out with Kim as Bateman was trying to recover on the floor.

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After commercials, BRodus Clay was in the ring with Ricardo Rodrigeuz talking to him non-stop. Time for Clay to face his former pro, Ted Dibiase. Dibiase arrived for the match without girlfirend Maryse, but she showed up and went nearby the commentators.

Brodus Clay vs Ted Dibiase

During the match, Maryse gave her number to Grisham as part of a ploy. As Dibiase was being manhandled by Clay in the ring, Maryse pulled her cell phone out and snapped a picture of the action in the ring.

Clay was dominating the match as Maryse posed in front of the ring and shot another picture. Dibiase managed to clip Clay by hitting him in the knee. However, Dibiase became distracted as Maryse pretended she was going to kiss Todd Grisham. Instead she slapped Grisham. Clay hit a huge powerslam on Dibiase to get the victory.

Winner: Brodus Clay wins via pinfall over Ted Dibiase.

Another backstage segment featured Saxton trying to talk trash about R-Truth to Johnny Curtis. He told Curtis that Truth is talking bad about him behind his back. Curtis told Saxton that he and Truth are friends, but they're not. Saxton said Curtis can deny it all he wants but he knows the true story.

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Time for the next competition. This time they had a "Talk the Talk Challenge." The live Long Island crowd would play the role of judges for each rookie's in-ring speech. Saxton talked about WWE Pros, and mocked R-Truth's rap song. Truth came back by doing his original song and Ziggler said they sounded the same. Next up, Bateman dissed Dolph Ziggler saying he has the face of a worn-out catcher's mit. He said Ziggler's name was formerly, Turd Ferguson, which got the crowd into a silly "Turd" chant.

Curtis talked about Chris Masters, but said he can't follow up Bateman's impressive speech. Instead, Curtis slapped Clay in the face, then escaped the ring to hide near the commentators.

Finally, Brodus Clay talked about US Champion, Daniel Bryan. He made a remark that Bryan needs to bring Gail Kim to his apartment so he can show her what a real man is like. Bryan responded that a real man isn't a fat man. Clay gave a mean stare in Bryan's direction.

Striker surveyed the crowd which gave the biggest applause to Bateman, giving him the immunity points for "Talk the Talk."

They showed the Raw Rebound. It featured last night's "Raw Rumble Match" with John Cena, John Morrison, CM Punk, Randy Orton, R-Truth, Sheamus and Jerry Lawler battling it out for the chance to face The Miz at the Elimination Chamber PPV. Punk was eliminated by Orton, Orton by R-Truth. It came down to Cena, Sheamus and Lawler. Cena was on the apron and Sheamus shoved Lawler into Cena causing him to be eliminated. The winner was Jerry Lawler after Sheamus rushed at him with a Brogh Kick and John Cena pulled the ropes down outside the ring. Lawler goes on to face Miz for the title at Elimination Chamber, while the other six guys will compete in the actual Elimination Chamber match at the Pay-Per-View.

Josh Matthews and Todd Grisham talked about Jerry Lawler vs The Miz for the world title at Elimination Chamber PPV.

R-Truth arrived doing the "What's Up" entrance theme song allowing crowd members to particpate in the chorus. NXT Rookie Johnny Curtis was with him. Ricardo Rodriguez did some "Que Pasa's" as part of it.

Johnny Curtis & R-Truth vs. Daniel Bryan & Derrick Bateman

Early on R-Truth did a few hip tosses on Bateman to take control of things. The commentators talked about how Curtis and Bateman both won some immunity points earlier tonight. The two rookies ended up squaring off and getting into a bit of a brawl on the outside of the ring. NXT took a break as the pro's separated their rookies.

Back from break, Curtis was putting Bryan in a headlock in the ring. Matthews reminded fans that there will be an elimination next week. Voting opens tomorrow at 12PM EST on WWE.com. Curtis and Bryan ended up trading forearm uppercuts at one point with Bryan gaining control.

The action broke down with Truth jumping onto Bateman outside the ring. Curtis missed on his leg drop off the corner. Daniel Bryan managed to lock Curtis into the Labell Lock on the mat making him tap out.

Winners: Derrick Bateman and Daniel Bryan win via pinfall over R-Truth and Johnny Curtis.

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WWE NXT Results 01/18/11

NXT Results from Tulsa, OK:

The show opened with highlights to show the ongoing feud between Ricardo Rodriguez and rookie Conor O'Brian. It also showed a recap of last week's double date which Derrick Bateman messed up for he and WWE pro Daniel Bryan. Tonight will be elimination night, with a second NXT rookie going home, just like Jacob Novak did a few weeks ago.

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Matt Striker had all the pros and remaining rookies assembled for a competition called "How Well Do You Know Your Pro?" Derrick Bateman ended up winning the competition, giving the rookie immunity for the elimination later tonight.

Byron Saxton vs Chris Masters

This match pitted Masters against his former rookie, Byron Saxton. At one point in this short match, Saxton was on the outside and utilized his new pro, Dolph Ziggler, as a distraction. Saxton took control of Masters in the ring, hitting a jawbreaker on him. However, Chris Masters staged a comeback after 3:30 minutes. Saxton kept trying to get a pinfall but couldn't. An enraged Saxton eventually fell to the Masterlock, giving Masters the win.

Winner: Chris Masters wins via submission over Byron Saxton.

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Daniel Bryan & Derrick Bateman vs. Ted Dibiase & Brodus Clay

In this matchup, Brodus had control against Daniel Bryan, but his pro, Dibiase, made a blind tag to enter the match. Clay wasn't happy with it, but deferred to the pro. Dibiase tried to hit Dream Street, but Bryan countered and hip tossed Dibiase. Bateman tagged in to hit a series of clotheslines for a near fall. Dibiase was angry and yelled at Clay for screwing things up. Clay told him he had the match won, then dropped off the apron, frustrated with Dibiase. The distraction allowed Bateman to steal the win with a rollup pinfall from behind Dibiase. Maryse laughed about what went down between Clay and Dibiase.

Winners: Derrick Bateman & Daniel Bryan win via pinfall over Ted Dibiase & Brodus Clay.

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Backstage, Conor O'Brian found pieces of cheese on the ground leading to a door. When he opened the door, Ricardo Rodriguez was on the other side and sprayed O'Brian in the face with bug spray. O'Brian tried to go after Rodriguez but was blinded. Alberto Del Rio came over to the commotion and said he won't be embarrassed in this way. Del Rio told them to settle their issues like men.

They showed the Raw Rebound featuring the main event match between John Cena and CM Punk. The battle was back and forth, until a mystery man arrived to the ring, bearing a resemblance to Batista. The new wrestler distracted Cena, allowing Punk to knock Cena down in the ring. The mystery wrestler got into the ring then kicked down CM Punk. However, moments later the wrestler slammed Cena to the mat, before Nexus joined he and Punk in the ring. Punk gave an armband to the newest member of The Nexus.

Identity of New Nexus Member Revealed!

Backstage, R-Truth found his rookie Johnny Curtis saying he was nervous about elimination night. Truth told Curtis to relax and loosen up so he could focus on winning. Truth told Curtis to get into the groove. Curtis started doing some weird-looking dance moves, so Truth told him it didn't look so good. Truth told Curtis to relax then slapped hands with him.

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Conor O'Brian vs. Ricardo Rodriguez

Rodriguez arrived to the ring in a white bathrobe, high socks and black sneakers. He got in the ring then announced himself in Spanish. Rodriguez took off his white robe to reveal a pair of black spandex trunks. Ricardo rushed O'Brian at the bell, but had no impact on his opponent. Alberto Del Rio watched from backstage as Conor took apart Rodriguez. Conor missed on an elbow drop, but kept at it.

O'Brian exposed one of the turnbuckles. The ref saw it, and eventually O'Brian went to strike Rodriguez in the corner, but hit the exposed steel instead. O'Brian hit face first then fell backwards flat on the mat. Rodriguez noticed the rookie was down. He kicked at him a bit, then rushed against the ropes to splash onto O'Brian for the pinfall victory.

Winner: Ricardo Rodriguez wins via pinfall over Conor O'Brian.

Matt Striker told the WWE Pros on stage to huddle up and prepare their votes for the upcoming rookie elimination.

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Josh Matthews reminded fans to watch past episodes of NXT on YouTube, Hulu and WWE.com.

Time for the next elimination of Season 4 of NXT. Striker said Derrick Bateman is immune from elimination tonight. Striker asked him who should go him tonight. Bateman said the man with the most punchable face in all of the WWE, Byron Saxton.

Striker turned things over to the Titantron for the latest elimination to be revealed. The rookie pictures flashed until finally it stopped on the image of Conor O'Brian. Striker gave him the mic to talk over what happened. Conor started his speech, but Ricardo Rodriguez interrupted and gave his best introduction of him on the mic all season. O'Brian took exception and snapped back at Rodriguez, then chased him backstage.

Conor came back down the ramp and Striker told him he has 20 seconds to give his thoughts. O'Brian said "You all suck, the rat has officially left the building!" Conor O'Brian lifted up the ring apron cover then went under the ring Hornswoggle style. The other NXT rookies were confused and looked under the ring. Grisham said that's it for this week, just four rookies remain now (Curtis, Bateman, Saxton and Clay).

NXT Elimination Will Be...

There's been some interesting characters on Season 4 of NXT, as the weekly show on WWE.com will hold its second elimination in next week. Voting started earlier on Wednesday and it seems likely that the next rookie wrestler to go will be one Conor O'Brian.

Already eliminated was Jacob Novak a week prior. He was traded away by his mentor Dolph Ziggler, allowing Ziggler to keep Byron Saxton as his rookie. If Conor O'Brian is going next, will that mean Alberto Del Rio gets some way to make a trade? It seems WWE wants Del Rio in the spotlight right now, based on his arrival on Raw two weeks in a row, and his big win over Rey Mysterio on Smackdown.

Right now the top rookies appear to be Derrick Bateman, Johnny Curtis and then Brodus Clay. Bateman and Curtis don't really have any sort of unique appearance in-ring, but their personality seems to be winning over WWE fans. Bateman is just plain goofy, while Curtis is personable and likable. Byron Saxton seems to have the ingredients to be a decent heel character in the WWE. Brodus Clay has that huge domineering look that guys like Umaga and Rikishi had most recently. It's tough at this point to see any of those four not having a job in the WWE, but stranger things have happened.

Expect to see Conor O'Brian and his rat-like ways get the boot on next Tuesday's show, which should make Ricardo Rodriguez a happy Mariachi.