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WWE Superstars (5/31/12) "My Heart Will Go On"

The superstars intro plays and we go to the arena with Michael Cole and Booker T on commentary. Tonight's main event will feature Sin Cara injured ribs and all, taking on Raw's Mason Ryan.

Alex Riley comes out for the opening contest. Out next comes JTG.

JTG vs Alex Riley

Lock-up and JTG piefaces Riley, but Riley double leg takes down JTG and then piefaces him right back. Riley whips JTG to the corner and nails him with a right hand. JTG comes back with an Irish whip of his own, but Riley nails him with a clothesline, followed by a hiptoss. JTG rolls out to the apron as Riley goes out after him. Riley nails him with a right hand and a knee. Riley misses with a clothesline and JTG sends him into the ringpost. Back in the ring, JTG gains a nearfall. JTG drives a succession of elbows to the back of Riley's back, followed by locking in a seated abdominal stretch. Riley tries to fight back with right hands, but JTG comes back with a basement uppercut, followed by a neckbreaker for another nearfall. JTG chokes Riley in the ropes, followed by a swinging neckbreaker for yet another nearfall. JTG locks in a rear chinlock, driving his knee in Riley's back. Riley tries to break the hold, but JTG drills him with a back elbow that sends Riley to the outside. Riley, however, comes back with the sliding kick to the head when JTG tries to come out after him. Riley hits a succession of right hands, followed by coming off the ropes and hitting the flying forearm. Riley Irish whips JTG and hits the spinebuster, then measures JTG and lifts him up, connecting with the Final Score for the victory.

Winner: Alex Riley!

After the match, Riley celebrates in the ring.

Commercial break

We are back with the Usos making their way to the ring. Heath Slater and Hunico come out next ridinga bicycle.

Heath Slater & Hunico vs the Usos

Jey & Hunico start things off for their respective teams. Jey with some "Uso" chants to get the crowd going. Hunico then mocks the chant before locking up. Lock-up and Hunico locks in a side headlock. Irish whip by Jey, but Hunico holds onto the ropes and then does a little strut. Hunico with a kick to the gut, followed by a headbutt but then Jey nails Hunico with a headbutt of his own. Headfirst goes Hunico off the top turnbuckle, then Jimmy is tagged in. The Usos hit double back elbows, followed by a double elbow drop on Hunico. Ziggler comes back with a kick to the leg, followed by an elbow to the top of the head. Tag into Slater, who hits a gut shot, followed by a club to the back. Slater then with a forearm to the back. Slater goes for it again, but Jimmy comes back with a series of right hands. Slater then comes back with a log roll, followed by a slam. Slater goes for a leaping leg drop, but Jimmy moves out of the way. Tag into Hunico, but Jimmy catches him with a hiptoss. Irish whip by Jimmy, reversed by Hunico, but Jimmy slides to put on the brakes and then nails Hunico with a double chop. Jimmy with an armbar, but Hunico takes him down to break out. Hunico then misses a clothesline and Jimmy nails him with another double chop for a nearfall. Jimmy goes back to the armbar, then tags in Jey. Jey hits a backbreaker on Hunico for a nearfall. Hunico comes back with another kick to the leg, followed by a right hand. Hunico with a fireman's carry takedown, then goes to a rear chinlock. Jey breaks out with gut shots, followed by a throat thrust. Irish whip by Jey, but he runs into a boot by Hunico on a charge in. Tag into Slater, who connects with a side belly-to-belly suplex for a nearfall. Headfirst goes Jey off the turnbuckles, followed by a series of right hands and stomps in the corner by Slater. The referee has words with Slater and that allows Hunico to rake at Jey's face. Slater chokes Jey with his knee, then tags in Hunico. Hunico goes for a back suplex, but Jey lands on his feet. Hunico then misses a clothesline and Jey tags in Jimmy. Jimmy with a pair of clotheslines, followed by an Irish whip. Hunico however, sidesteps Jimmy's back body drop attempt. Hunico charges, but Jimmy moves out of the way and Hunico goes headfirst off the top turnbuckle. Jimmy then hits a Bubba Bomb for a nearfall as Slater comes in to break up the pin. Jey tries to come in, but is kept away by the referee. Then, Hunico nails Jimmy with a dropkick for a nearfall. Hunico nails Jimmy with a short-arm clothesline, tag to Slater and Slater with a series of clubs to the back, then sends Jimmy into the corner before tagging back in Hunico. Hunico with a little hip swivel, then connects with a neckbreaker for a nearfall. Hunico hits an elbow drop for another nearfall. Tag into Slater, who hits a gut shot. Snapmare takeover by Slater, followed by locking in a double chickenwing. Jimmy breaks out with gut shots, then tries to leap to his corner to make a tag, but Slater catches him to stop him from doing so. Jimmy then counters with a Sunset flip for a nearfall. Slater then instantly locks Jimmy in a half boston crab. However, Jimmy kicks him off and sends Slater out to the outside. Jey tries to will on his brother, but before Jimmy can make the tag, Slater pulls Jey off the apron. Slater then drags Jimmy back to his side of the ring. Jey tries to come in, but the referee keeps him back and that allows Hunico to unload with stomps while Slater has Jimmy's leg trapped. Tag into Hunico, who locks Jimmy in a head and arm lock. Crowd tries to will on Jimmy as he gets to his feet. Jimmy tries to fight back with gut shots, but Hunico comes back with a kick to the gut. Hunico goes for another neckbreaker, but Jimmy counters with a backslide for a nearfall. However, Hunico comes right back with a kick to the leg, followed by the Angle slam for another nearfall. Hunico can't believe it as he tags in Slater. Slater locks in an armbar, followed by clubs to the shoulder. Slater then hits a leaping leg drop for a nearfall. Tag into Hunico, who hits a kick to the leg. Hunico taunts Jimmy and mocks Jey, followed by an elbow to the back of the head. Hunico goes for another Angle slam, but Jimmy counters it with a neckbreaker. Slater & Jey get the tags and Jey with a pair of running forearms, followed by a savate kick to the gut. Jey with a throat thrust, followed by the 360 forearm. Jey knocks Hunico off the apron, then does another "Uso" chant as he sets to charge. Jey charges and connects with the running butt attack followed by a Samoan Drop. Jey goes up top for the splash but Hunico crotches him. Jimmy comes in, he charges but Hunico pulls down the ropes and Jimmy ends up on the outside. Jey takes down Hunico with a superkick but turns into a belly to back wheelbarrow facebuster by Slater. Slater hooks the leg and gets the win.

Winners: Heath Slater & Hunico!

After the match, Slater helps up Hunico and they celebrate in the ring as Cole hypes that these two will meet Ted Dibiase and Justin Gabriel tomorrow night on SmackDown with the winning team earning a tag team title shot.

Commercial break

We are back and Mason Ryan makes his way down to the ring.

We get the Raw Rebound featuring the return of Evan Bourne last Monday to save Kofi Kingston from Mason Ryan.

We come back to the arena as Sin Cara comes out with his ribs in a bad shape after his matches against Mark Henry over the last couple of weeks.

Mason Ryan vs Sin Cara

The bell rings and they circle the ring a few times before locking up. Ryan easily backs Cara to the corner and backs up. Ryan then surprises Cara with a kick to the ribs and some stomps. Ryan takes him down with a straight right hand. Ryan hits an avalanche in the corner for a two count. Ryan charges again in the corner but eats some boots. Cara goes into the ropes and takes a clothesline. Ryan drops an elbow for a two count. Ryan sends Cara into the ropes, Cara ducks the clothesline and hits a head-scissors takeover. Ryan then immediately takes Cara out with a big boot. Ryan picks Cara up and hits a straight right hand. Ryan drops a knee to the ribs and then chokes him with the knee. Cara rolls to the apron and punches at Ryan. Cara goes for a springboard but Ryan catches him with a nasty backbreaker. Ryan drops a knee on the ribs again and pulls back on Cara's arms. Sin Cara rolls and hits some kicks to the skull. Ryan quickly takes him back down with a clothesline before covering for a two count. Ryan sends him to the corner and charges into a pair of boots. Cara hits a back elbow and a head-scissors. Ryan charges at Cara, Sin Cara pulls down the ropes and Ryan crashes to the outside. Cara hits a springboard dropkick, knocking Ryan down. Cara comes off the apron with a seated senton but Ryan catches him and powerbombs him into the ring post. Sin Cara is screaming in pain as Ryan rolls him back to the ring. Ryan locks in a surfboard stretch. Cara kicks at the head to get out. Ryan quickly whips him hard to the corner. Ryan then applies a torture rack submission before turning it into a backbreaker for a nearfall. Ryan locks on a grounded bear hug. Cara tries to get out with an elbow but that just angers Ryan, who digs an elbow into the back. Ryan then locks the surfboard stretch back on. Cara gets to his feet and kicks out. Cara goes into the ropes but Ryan kicks him. Ryan sends him to the ropes but lowers his head and eats a kick. Ryan angrily charges and Cara pulls the top rope down, sending Ryan over the top and to the outside for the 2nd time. Cara goes to the top rope and comes off with a huge seated senton to the outside. Cara appears to have injured his ribs even more as he favours them and has a hard time to breath. They both get in the ring before getting counted out. Sin Cara hits a springboard leg drop for a nearfall. Cara with punches at Ryan. Ryan pushes him so Cara tries a wheelbarrow bulldog but Ryan pushes him off and hits a nasty spinebuster. Ryan then picks up Sin Cara and hits three consecutive powerbombs. Ryan then puts Cara in the Argentine Leglock. Cara is unable to fight the pain and taps out.

Winner: Mason Ryan!

After the match, Ryan drops down Cara and yells that this is what he do to people. We see highlights of the match leading to the finish while Sin Cara is checked by ETM's. Mason Ryan stays in the ring shouting at the crowd as we go to credits.

Week Beginning 27-05-12

(↑) 1. Jack Swagger ~ At Extreme Rules on Sunday, a suspended Jack Swagger made a surprise appearance when he attempted to cost CM Punk the WWE Championship. However, this was a failed attempt as CM Punk would soon dispose of Jack before retaining his prized Championship. The next night Jack Swagger would get a shot at CM Punk’s WWE Championship himself and to the shock of everybody, Jack Swagger would defeat CM Punk and become the new WWE Champion! [N/A]
(↑) 2. Sheamus ~ At Extreme Rules Sheamus was one of four men competing for the World Heavyweight Championship in the confides of the Steel Cage. Although the odds were stacked against him, Sheamus hit the Champion Wade Barrett with a Brogue Kick to get the victory and the Championship. Sheamus would then be forced to defend his newly won gold against Wade Barrett Friday Night on Smackdown but pinned him for a second time to retain his Championship. [6]
(↑) 3. Goldberg ~ For weeks the fans have been anticipating the match between Goldberg and Undertaker at Vengeance and in just a few weeks time the wait will finally be over. This past Friday Night on Smackdown Goldberg was live on Smackdown to make sure we hadn’t forgot about his attentions and we can tell him, we most certainly haven’t. [5]
(↓) 4. The Miz ~ The Miz had a pretty quiet week this week with the PPV off and only one match. The Miz took on Santino Marella this past Monday on RAW in a losing effort and Santino has vowed that he will avenge Zack Ryder by winning back the WWE Tag Team Championships. [1]
(↓) 5. Alberto Del Rio ~ Much like The Miz, Alberto Del Rio has had a quiet week as neither had a performance at the PPV. He too would only have one match this week, facing Big Show one on one on Smackdown, and would be defeated by the World’s Largest Athlete in decisive fashion. [2]
(↓) 6. Dolph Ziggler ~ For weeks now Dolph Ziggler has gotten into the head of John Cena and has, on occasion, beaten the CeNation Leader. However, this past Sunday at Extreme Rules it was Dolph who would be on the losing end of a match when he tapped out to John Cena’s STF in a Submission Match. The next night on RAW Dolph would take on the returning Shelton Benjamin, who was quick to give Dolph is second loss in two nights. However, Dolph would amend for these two defeats by defeating Percy Watson on the Divas Show, moments after being announced as Vickie Guerrero’s representative in the General Manager’s Battle Royal at Vengeance. Dolph would then be humiliated once again when he was lain out by the Divas Champion Kharma. [3]
(↓) 7. Wade Barrett ~ Wade Barrett was extremely confident going into his World Heavyweight Championship defence at Extreme Rules but this confidence would be shattered by a Brogue Kick from Sheamus which laid out the Champion for the three count. Wade Barrett would invoke his rematch clause on Friday on Smackdown but would once again be defeated by Sheamus, effectively ending his current run in the Championship picture. [4]
(↑) 8. Kharma ~ Kharma finally done it! At Extreme Rules Kharma took out Beth Phoenix with a shot from the ring bell, a weapon which Beth introduced to the match, to make sure she could not answer the ten count and become the new Divas Champion. Kharma would then be granted the night off on Tuesday’s Diva Show but would show up anyway to send a statement to the locker room, ensuring they are aware of her sheer dominance. [9]
(↑) 9. Santino Marella ~ It has been tough for Santino since his tag team partner, Zack Ryder, was injured at the hand of The Miz and Alberto Del Rio but that did not stop Santino from vowing to regain the WWE Tag Team Championships to avenge his injured partner. Santino would top off this statement with a victory over The Miz on RAW thanks to a little help from R-Truth. [10]
(↑) 10. Kane ~ Kane made a surprise appearance at Sunday night’s Extreme Rules PPV, costing Big Show his Intercontinental Championship. Kane would then appear on Smackdown, proclaiming that Big Show made him weak and Kane was going to pay him back for that. Kane challenged Big Show to a match at Vengeance and Big Show was quick to accept. [12]
(↓) 11. The Rock ~ There was no appearance from The Rock this week but his encounter with Shawn Michaels from weeks ago is still fresh in everyone’s mind. [8]
(↑) 12. Curt Hawkins & Tyler Reks ~ This past Monday night on RAW Curt and Tyler were given a big opportunity from Eric Bischoff to prove their capability in the ring. Curt and Tyler were placed in a 2-On-1 Handicap Match against John Cena with Mr Bischoff as the Special Guest Referee. Following an Elbow Drop from Hawkins on Cena, Eric made the count and crowned Hawkins & Reks the victors. [14]
(↓) 13. Shawn Michaels ~ Like The Rock, Shawn Michaels was not present this week but their encounter is still fresh in everyone’s mind. [11]
(↓) 14. Chris Jericho ~ Chris Jericho started off his week on the wrong foot after losing to CM Punk in a WWE Championship Match at Extreme Rules, despite help from Jack Swagger. Chris Jericho would take out his aggression the next night on RAW by attacking JTG before their scheduled match, leaving him incapacitated. [13]
(↑) 15. David Otunga ~ At Extreme Rules David Otunga carried out his promise by defeating Rey Mysterio to retain his United States Championship following The Verdict through the table. David Otunga would brag about his win the next night on RAW but would be interrupted by a returning Shelton Benjamin, who laid him out with Paydirt. During Shelton’s match with Dolph Ziggler, Otunga would attempt to distract him but Shelton would go on to defeat Dolph. Otunga would attempt a sneak attack but would once again suffer Paydirt. I think we know who David’s next challenger will be. [16]
(↑) 16. Mason Ryan ~ Mason has been making a name for himself lately by severely punishing his oppositions to the brink of injury. He made sure Extreme Rules was no exception as he attacked Rey Mysterio following his defeat to David Otunga and beat him to the point where he had to leave his hometown on a stretcher. Mason Ryan would continue this momentum onto RAW the next night where he defeated Kofi Kingston. Ryan would attempt to hurt Kofi further following the match but Evan Bourne would make the save, angering Mason. Mason Ryan would keep on going with this and defeated Sin Cara on Superstars, following which Sin Cara was tended to by EMTs. [17]
(↓) 17. Daniel Bryan ~ This hasn’t been Daniel’s best week. It all started off with his Strap Match at Extreme Rules where he lost to Drew McIntyre. Daniel Bryan would then compete in the 19 Man Battle Royal on Smackdown to determine the #1 Contender to the World Heavyweight Championship but would be eliminated by Randy Orton. Bryan would then take out his frustration of being eliminated by coming back in the ring and tossing Orton out, eliminating him alongside himself. [15]
(↑) 18. Conor O'Brian ~ Conor O’Brian has only lost one match since his debut on RAW and this past Monday night was a win for Conor as he defeated Alex Riley, the man who defeated him. Conor would then proclaim to the entire WWE Universe that he will be quick to climb the mountain and will soon be United States Champion. [19]
(↓) 19. King Christian ~ Christian started off his week as one of the four men competing inside the Steel Cage at Extreme Rules for the World Heavyweight Championship. Although not involved in the decision, Christian lost the match which saw Sheamus walk out with the belt. Christian would then go on to Smackdown where he competed in the Battle Royal to determine the #1 Contender to the World Heavyweight Championship. However, despite being in the final two of the match, Christian was eliminated by Drew McIntyre and falls down the ladder of contenders. [18]
(↔) 20. Big Show ~ At Extreme Rules on Sunday, Big Show was the clear favourite to walk out with the Intercontinental Championship. This proved to be true on the night and Show was closing in on the victory when he was blindsided by an attack from Kane which gave Cody Rhodes the opportunity to pin Show and walk out with the Intercontinental Championship. Big Show would counter this defeat with a victory on Smackdown over Alberto Del Rio and after which accepted Kane’s challenge to a match at Vengeance. [20]
(↑) 21. Vickie Guerrero ~ Vickie Guerrero was one of eight men and women who were told by Vince McMahon to pick a representative from the WWE locker room to represent them at Vengeance where they will hold a Battle Royal to determine the General Managers of both RAW and Smackdown. On the Divas Show Vickie announced that her representative will be Dolph Ziggler. Vickie then won a Battle Royal including the entire Divas locker room to become the General Manager of the Divas Show until Sunny returns from injury. [25]
(↑) 22. Drew McIntyre ~ Drew McIntyre finally got retribution over Daniel Bryan when he defeated him in a Strap Match, putting an end to this feud. Drew would then compete in the 19 Man Battle Royal to determine the #1 Contender to the World Heavyweight Championship which, to the shock of everyone, he won. [N/A]
(↑) 23. CM Punk ~ CM Punk went through a gruelling battle against Chris Jericho at Extreme Rules which saw him come out on top in a Ladder Match. However, Jack Swagger came back from suspension during the match and attempted to cost CM Punk the WWE Championship but to no avail. CM Punk would then put his Championship on the line the next night on RAW and would lose his Championship to the young up and comer. [N/A]
(↑) 24. John Cena ~ John Cena finally proved all the haters wrong at Extreme Rules when he forced Dolph Ziggler to tap out to the STF in their Submission Match. However, Cena would then be forced into a Handicap Match the next night on RAW against Curt Hawkins & Tyler Reks with Eric Bischoff as Special Guest Referee. With the odds heavily stacked against him, John Cena fell victim to a fast count and was defeated by this up and coming tag team. [N/A]
(↑) 25. Cody Rhodes ~ Sunday night at Extreme Rules Cody Rhodes capitalised on an attack from Kane to Big Show to win the Intercontinental Championship from Show. Rhodes would then defend his newly won Championship against Yoshi Tatsu on Smackdown, successfuly retaining his belt. [N/A]

People we say farewell to this week:

Beth Phoenix
Mark Henry
Rey Mysterio
William Regal

People who missed out this week:

Alex Riley
Alicia Fox
Shelton Benjamin
Tyson Kidd

World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of SmackDown Superstar Epico (Orlando Colón) as of today, June 7th, 2012. WWE wishes Orlando the best in all future endeavors.

WWE Superstars (6/7/12) "Monster Mash"

The superstars intro hits and we go live in the arena with Michael Cole and Booker T on commentary. Tonght's main event will feature Conor O'Brian taking on his biggest challenge yet in Ezekiel Jackson.

The Usos come out for the opening contest. Trent Barretta comes out next and this will be a 6 man tag team match. Heath Slater and Hunico come out on a bicycle followed by Epico who comes out along with Primo.

The Usos & Trent Barretta vs Heath Slater, Hunico & Epico (with Primo)

Hunico and Barreta will start us off. They go to lock up but Hunico ducks and grabs the torso of Barreta. Barreta spins and grabs Hunico by the torso and takes him down with a trip and follows it up with an arm bar. Hunico goes to reverse but Barreta with an arm drag and he holds onto the arm and still has the arm bar applied. Hunico hits Trent with an elbow and hits the ropes but runs into a dropkick. Trent with the tag. Jimmy gets in and Hunico backs to his corner and tags in Slater. Slater hits Jimmy with a kick to the gut and follows it up with a headbutt which apparently doesn't phase Jimmy, Jimmy with a headbutt to Slater and goes to whip him to the corner but Slater reveres and sends Jimmy to the corner Jimmy vaults over a charging Slater and Slater crashes into the corner. Jimmy with a full nelson slam. Jimmy tags in Jey and they double suplex Slater. Cover by Jey and Slater kicks out. Slater to the corner and Jimmy runs into a boot. Tag to Epico. Epico looks for a suplex but Jey reverses into a bridging Fishermans suplex for a nearfall. Jey makes the tag to Trent. Trent with a chin lock. Barreta and Epico duck and jump over each other a few times. Epico goes for the monkey flip but Trent dives over it and hits a clothesline. Epico to the corner and Trent with diving elbow. Trent looks for the splash but Epico ducks out of the way and he crashes into the ropes. Epico makes the tag to Hunico who gets a nearfall over Trent. Hunico with a chin lock. Hunico pushes Trent back first into the turnbuckle and tags in Slater. Slater with some kicks to the back and locks in an arm bar. Trent with some punches and looks for the tag. Slater looks for a high-angle belly to back suplex but Trent keeps rolling over Slaters shoulder and lands on his feet and makes the tag to Jey Uso. Jey takes out both Hunico and Slater and turns and hits Slater with a clothesline. Slater sits in the corner and Jey hits him with a running thigh to the head. Jey goes up to the top turnbuckle. Epico makes the distraction and Slater runs up and hits a scoop power slam. Slater with the cover but Jey kicks out. Slater with the tag to Hunico who gets in and applies a chin lock. Jey gets to his feet and looks for a high-angle belly to back suplex but Hunico keeps rolling like Trent did, lands on his feet and hits Jey with a swinging neck breaker for a nearfall. Hunico with another chin lock. Jey gets to his feet but Hunico pushes him back first into the corner. Hunico with the tag to Epico and with the help of Hunico he hits a running kick to the face of Jey. Cover, but Jey kicks out. Tag to Slater who hits him with some shots and kicks to a grounded Jey. Slater with another chin lock. Jey goes to stand but Slater slams him head first to the mat. Tag to Hunico, Slater looks to send Jey flying into Hunico but Jey manages to take Hunico out with a flying headbutt to the mid section. Slater rolls out. Jey gets the tag and Jimmy comes in and hits some clotheslines. Hunico with a spinning heel kick to the gut but Jimmy grabs him and hits the Ally-us. Cover, but Hunico kicks out. Jimmy with a tag to Trent and Trent hits a springboard dropkick for a nearfall. Trent puts Hunico up top but Hunico knocks him off. Hunico misses with the Falling Star as Trent moves out of the way. Slater and Epico interfere but the Usos take them out of the ring and connect with a double suicide dive taking out Slater, Epico and Primo. Trent hits the dudebuster DDT on Hunico and gets the win.

Winners: Trent Barretta & The Usos!

After the match, Barretta and the Usos celebrate in the ring as we see highlights leading to the finish.

We get the Raw Rebound.

The US Champion David Otunga comes out and it has been confirmed that he will defend his US Title against Shelton Benjamin at Vengeance. Alex Riley comes out next for this non title match.

David Otunga vs Alex Riley

Lock-up and Otunga with a hiptoss. Otunga taunts Riley before locking up again. Otunga then takes down Riley with an armdrag. Another lock-up and Otunga with a knee to the gut, followed by a slam. Otunga does some more taunting, but then Riley hooks in a waistlock before going to a side headlock. Otunga then counters out into his own side headlock. Irish whip by Riley, but Otunga knocks him down with a shoulder tackle. Otunga goes off the ropes, but Riley leapfrogs him and catches him coming in with a hiptoss. Riley with an armdrag, followed by a slam for a nearfall. Irish whip by Riley, but Otunga sidesteps his back body drop attempt with a kick to the face. Otunga then unloads with stomps to Riley. Otunga with a series of knees to the gut, followed by a running kneelift for a nearfall. Otunga then locks in an armbar. Riley gets to his feet and breaks out with a gut shot, a head butt and finally a right hand. Irish whip by Riley, reversed by Otunga, but Riley goes up and over Otunga and then takes him down with another armdrag. Riley with another armdrag, followed by a dropkick for a nearfall. Riley then with a side headlock takedown. Otunga gets to his feet and sends Riley to the corner to force a break. Otunga breaks, but then nails Riley with a series of left hands and stomps in the corner. Otunga taunts Riley and then goes to pick him up, but Riley fights back with a series of right hands. Irish whip by Riley, but Otunga holds on to the ropes. Riley charges, but Otunga catches him with a back elbow. Otunga now charges, but Riley catches him with his hiptoss suplex. Riley with a kick to the gut, followed by going off the ropes and hitting a running kick to the side of Otunga's head for a nearfall. Otunga backs off, but then throws Riley out to the ropes. Otunga starts to go after Riley, but Riley sees him coming and nails Otunga with a sliding kick. Riley heads up top, but Otunga leaps up onto the ropes and connects with an armbreaker that sends Riley crashing down to the outside as we go to commercial.

Commercial break

Back from commercial as Otunga has Riley in an armbar. Riley gets to his feet and breaks out with right hands. Irish whip by Riley, reversed by Otunga, who nails Riley coming in with a boot to the shoulder. Otunga then drives Riley's arm across the ropes for a nearfall. Otunga goes off the ropes and hits a running boot to the head for a close nearfall. Otunga then locks in a keylock, pulling back on the wrist of Riley. Riley tries to get to his feet, but Otunga applies more pressure on the hold to take Riley back down. Otunga trash talks Riley, who then gets back to his feet and breaks out with a pair of right hands, followed by an armdrag. Riley with a kick to the gut, followed by a series of right hands. Irish whip by Riley, but Otunga reverses yet again and hits a jumping armbreaker for another nearfall. Otunga measures Riley and then charges, connecting with a clothesline in the corner. Otunga then heads up top and goes for a double sledge, but Riley catches him on the way down with a gut shot. Otunga with a left hand, but Riley fires back with a right hand. Otunga with a kick to the gut, but Riley fires back again with a right hand. Riley with a series of right hands, followed by an Irish whip. However, Otunga reverses it yet again, but Riley moves out of the way on Otunga's charge in and goes off the ropes, connecting with his sit-out clothesline. Riley with another clothesline, then ducks under Otunga's left hand attempt and catches him coming off the ropes with a spinebuster. Riley is all fired up now as he goes for the Implant DDT, but Otunga counters it. However, Riley then rolls up Otunga for a nearfall. Riley goes back after Otunga, but Otunga nails him with a boot to the face. Otunga charges, but Riley catches him and connects with the Game Changer for a nearfall. Riley with a kick to the leg and then goes off the ropes, but Otunga catches him with a powerslam for a close nearfall. Otunga measures Riley and goes for another running boot, but this time Riley ducks under it and lifts Otunga up for the Final Score, but Otunga rolls off his back and sends Riley shoulder first into the ringpost. Otunga then hits the Verdict and picks up the win.

Winner: David Otunga!

After the match, Otunga celebrates with the US Title as we see highlights leading to the finish. Otunga keeps celebrating with the US Title as they hype tonight's main event between Ezekiel Jackson and Conor O'Brian.

Commercial break

We come back with Ezekiel Jackson making his way to the ring. It has been confirmed that Jackson will represent Stephanie McMahon at Vengeance. Conor O'Brian comes out next and they show footage from Conor's match against John Cena last Monday on Raw.

Conor O'Brian vs Ezekiel Jackson

Lock-up and Zeke throws O'Brian back into the corner. Zeke poses as O'Brian is intimidated. O'Brian with a front chancery, but Zeke arm whips out of it. O'Brian goes to the ropes to collect himself as the referee has to move Zeke back. Both men go for a knucklelock, but O'Brian with a kick to the gut. O'Brian with a side headlock, followed by a back elbow as Zeke whipped him off the ropes.O'Brian goes off the ropes and Zeke catches him coming in and hits a slam, followed by an elbow drop for a nearfall. Zeke with a gut shot and club to the back in the corner. Zeke with an Irish whip, but O'Brian moves out of the way on Zeke's charge in. O'Brian charges, but Zeke tries to back body drop him over the ropes, however O'Brian lands on the apron. O'Brian goes up top, but Zeke stops him and slams him off the ropes. O'Brian gets into the ropes to get away as the referee gets in between him and Zeke. That distraction then allows O'Brian to drill Zeke with a big boot to knock him down. O'Brian chokes Zeke in the ropes, followed by a club to the back. O'Brian then scores with a neckbreaker for a nearfall. O'Brian locks in a head and arm submission as the crowd tries to get behind Zeke. Zeke fights out with gut shots, but as he goes for a slam, O'Brian rolls off his back and sends Zeke into the corner facefirst. O'Brian then hits a clothesline to the back of Zeke's head for another nearfall. O'Brian with a right hand, followed by a series of short clotheslines in the corner. However, as O'Brian goes for a short-arm clothesline, Zeke counters and connects with a back suplex. Zeke fires himself up and hits the running clothesline in the corner, followed by an avalanche. Zeke with an Irish whip that sends O'Brian sternum first into the corner. Zeke then charges and connects with another avalanche, this time to O'Brian's back. Zeke with a side slam and he is all fired up. Zeke lifts up O'Brian for the Torture Rack, but Mark Henry's music hits and the World's Strongest Man comes out. As Zeke is distracted, O'Brian slides off his back and hits the Swinging Neckbreaker. O'Brian hooks the leg and gets the win.

Winner: Conor O'Brian!

After the match, O'Brian rolls out of the ring celebrating as Mark Henry comes in. Henry with a splash down at Jackson and he taunts him. Henry picks Zeke up and hits the World's Strongest Slam. The Great Khali comes out now. Henry goes after Khali as he comes in the ring but Khali fires back. Henry blocks a brain chop and goes for a slam but Khali blocks it and hits the Punjabi Plunge. Khali goes to help up Zeke but Jackson gives him a strong right hand. Khali then knocks down Zeke with a brain chop. Khali posses in the ring as we go to credits.

Sorry that I am late with the Power 25 this week but it has been a hell of a long weekend so you are only getting a short one this week. Back to normal next week.

(↑) 1. The Miz [4]
(↓) 2. Jack Swagger [1]
(↑) 3. Alberto Del Rio [5]
(↑) 4. Dolph Ziggler [6]
(↓) 5. Sheamus [2]
(↑) 6. Wade Barrett [7]
(↑) 7. Kharma [8]
(↑) 8. Kane [10]
(↓) 9. Goldberg [3]
(↓) 10. Santino Marella [9]
(↑) 11. Mason Ryan [16]
(↑) 12. Daniel Bryan [17]
(↓) 13. Curt Hawkins & Tyler Reks [12]
(↓) 14. The Rock [11]
(↓) 15. Chris Jericho [14]
(↓) 16. David Otunga [15]
(↑) 17. Conor O'Brian [18]
(↑) 18. King Christian [19]
(↑) 19. Drew McIntyre [22]
(↔) 20. Big Show [20]
(↑) 21. Cody Rhodes [25]
(↑) 22. CM Punk [23]
(↓) 23. Vickie Guerrero [21]
(↔) 24. John Cena [24]
(↑) 25. Shelton Benjamin [N/A]

People we say farewell to this week:

Shawn Michaels

People who missed out this week:

Alicia Fox
Evan Bourne
Tamine
Trent Barretta
The Usos