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WWE Friday night SmackDown (2/24/12)

The show kicks off with a recap from Raw where Sheamus confirmed that he will take on Daniel Bryan for the World title at WrestleMania. Michael Cole, Booker T & Josh Matthews are on commentary. Daniel Bryan comes out along with AJ and he demands that Teddy Long suspends Sheamus and cancels the World title match after what Sheamus did last Monday on Raw. He calls Sheamus an unproffesional barbarian. Sheamus comes out and Bryan puts AJ in front of him. Sheamus calls Bryan a coward that hides behind a woman smaller than him. Teddy Long comes out and books Sheamus & Big Show vs Daniel Bryan & Wade Barrett.

Reminder: The Rock will be on Raw next Monday!

The Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes comes out and talks about not having competition for his title since no SmackDown superstar is worthy of competing against him at WrestleMania. Sin Cara comes out and this is our opening contest.

Cody Rhodes vs Sin Cara

Cody with a kick and punch as the bell rings. Cara with a kick and then Cody charges at him but Cara drops down and Cody goes over the top rope to the floor. Cara hits a seated splash on Cody. Cara kicks Cody in the arm and puts him back into the ring. Cara tries for a springboard moonsault but Cody is able to trip him and he falls to the mat. Cody kicks Cara and he head butts him. Cody chokes Cara and then he kicks him in the corner. Cody charges into the corner but Cara gets his boots up. Cody tries for a power bomb but Cara counters with a head scissors and gets a near fall. Cody gets Cara on his shoulders after countering a head scissors attempt and hits a Shock Treatment back breaker. Cody uses the ring post to work on Cara's back. Cody punches Cara and then he tries to work on the leg but Cara with an enzuigiri that sends Cody into the ropes. Cody back body drops Cara over the top rope but he lands on the apron. Sin Cara with a shoulder and kick from the apron. Cara blocks a kick from Cody but Cody is able to send him back first into the ring post and Cara falls to the floor.

Commercial break.

We are back and Cody has Cara in a cravate and he turns it into a front face lock. Cody with a power slam for a near fall. Cody stomps on Cara’s head and then he hits a rolling knee drop. Cody with a hard Irish whip and a head butt before getting a near fall. Cody with a forearm to the back followed by punches and the referee warns him. Cody puts Cara on the turnbuckles and he punches him before trying a superplex. Sin Cara knocks Cody off the turnbuckles and he hits a seated splash and a springboard cross body for a near fall. Cody with a kick to the midsection and then he tries for a sunset flip but Cara rolls through. Cara tries for a round kick but Cody ducks to avoid it. Cody tries for a rollup but he can only get a near fall. Cara with a kick to Cody’s head and he gets a near fall. Cara goes up top for a cross body but Cody is able to counter with a drop kick and he gets a near fall. Cody grabs Cara and he hits the Beautiful Disaster. Cody then sets for the Cross Rhodes but Cara escapes. Cody tries for a power bomb but Sin Cara is able to counter with a rollup for the three count.

Winner: Sin Cara!

After the match, Sin Cara celebrates in the ring as Cody looks shocked. Rhodes argues with the referee. Cody gets the Intercontinental title belt and goes to use it on Sin Cara, but Cara sends Cody over the ropes into the floor with a head scissors. Sin Cara heads up to the ramp as Cody looks furious outside the ring.

Backstage segment with Teddy Long and Aksana. Drew McIntyre walks in and Teddy congratulates him on his victory last week but he says it's not enough. Drew says he will make Teddy and his fans proud because he will keep winning and he will have a WrestleMania match this year. Drew has probably turned face.

Hunico comes out along with Camacho on their bicycle. Ted Dibiase comes out next and he doesn't get much crowd reaction.

Ted Dibiase vs Hunico

They lock up and Ted with a side head lock take down and Hunico with a head scissors and Ted escapes. Ted with a few arm drags and arm bar. Hunico pushes Ted and Ted pushes back. Ted punches Hunico and then he counters a head scissors take down with a sit out front driver for a near fall. Ted sends Hunico into the turnbuckles followed by an Irish whip bu thTed runs into a boot from Hunico. Hunico sends Ted into the turnbuckles and then he kicks Ted and starts to work on the arm by trying to hyper extend it. Hunico with an arm bar. Ted with punches and Hunico with a Fujiwara arm bar. Hunico with a hammer lock but Ted escapes with a back body drop. Hunico charges into the corner and Ted moves out of the way. Ted with a drop kick and then he hits a reverse atomic drop followed by a punch and a flying knee. Ted with the rebound clothesline and he gets a near fall. Ted tries for Dream Street but Hunico works on the shoulder again and stops DiBiase. Hunico sends DiBiase into the turnbuckles and then he rolls up DiBiase for 2. Hunico with a clothesline and then he goes up top. Hunico goes for a moonsault but Dibiase moves out of the way. Ted hits the Dream Street and picks up the win.

Winner: Ted Dibiase!

After the match, Dibiase is attacked by Cody Rhodes. Rhodes looks to be pissed off after what happened earlier so he takes his frustrations out on his former friend. Rhodes hits Ted with the Intercontinental title belt and then he connects with the Cross Rhodes.

WrestleMania XXVIII promo airs.

Reminder: Christian returns tonight!

The Usos make their impressive entrance as the 1st Round of the Tag Team tournament continues. Tyler Reks and Curt Hawkins come out. The winners will take on another team next week. Last Monday on Raw Michael McGillicuty and David Otunga advanced to the 2nd round.

The Usos vs Curt Hawkins & Tyler Reks

Hawkins and Jay start the match. Jay gets early offense in and get an "SO" from the crowd. Hawkins tags Rex in. but the Uso keep the offense rolling as they tag each other in to keep the advantage. Hawkins come in, but he gets tosses out of the ring with Rex. They go out to get Rex. but Hawkins manages to hold the leg, letting Rex to take over on offense. Hawkins gets in the ring as the crowd chants "Ue-SO". The legal brother gets tosses out of the ring as we cut to commercial.

Commercial Break.

Rex is working on Jay as we come back. Hawkins comes in to continue to offense. He mocks the "Ue-SO" chant. Jay gets the crowd doing an "Ue-SO" change. Rex and Hawkins tag in an out, controlling the match. Hawkins get a neck lock on and they fight to their feet. In the mean while, Rex work the apron and it turns into an another "Ue-SO" chant. Just after that takes place, The Jay gets reversal and it sets up a hot tag. Jimmy comes in hot and goes on a roll. After a pin attempt, Rex is able to get a reversal and his own pin attempt. Jay and Hawkins have been dropped to the floor. Leaving on Rex and Jimmy in the match. Rex tries to do a Torture rack, but it gets turned around on him. Hawkins comes in for the save, and is shortly gets a double super kick to put him out. The Uso then set up Rex to fly with a super splash for the pin and the win.

Winners: The Usos!

After the match, the Usos celebrate their victory as the WWE Tag Team Champions, Primo and Epico, along with Rosa, look on from backstage.

Monday night Raw Recap airs.

Reminder: This Monday on Raw, the Rock will address the events of the Elimination Chamber PPV. Plus, the Undertaker will confront Triple H.

Backstage, Matt Stryker interviews Mark Henry and asks him if what Sheamus said at the Elimination Chamber is true. Did Mark Henry attack the Great Khali in order to get him out of the SD Elimination Chamber match? Henry says that he had nothing to do with what happened to Khali. He says that Khali got what he deserved because he shouldn't be in the WWE. He says again that even if he is glad about what happened to Khali, he didn't do it.

Later tonight, Kane will reveal why he attacked Randy Orton at the Elimination Chamber.

Commercial break.

Back live and JTG is already in the ring. Drew McIntyre comes out next to a babyface crowd reaction.

Drew McIntyre vs JTG

JTG with punches to Drew while JTG avoids Drew’s punches. JTG with a drop kick that sends Drew to the floor. Drew pulls JTG to the floor and hits a short arm clothesline on the floor. Drew sends JTG into the ring steps before returning to the ring. Drew with a swinging neck breaker for two as he works on the neck. Drew with another neck breaker and he gets a near fall. Drew kicks JTG in the corner and he tries for a clothesline in the corner but JTG blocks it and connects with forearms. Drew sends JTG back into the corner and the referee stops his attack. Drew returns to the dominant position and he hits a few clotheslines in the corner and then he hits a short arm clothesline. Drew with a standing drop kick and he gets a near fall. Drew with an arm bar on JTG and JTG tries to get to his feet. JG with punches to Drew and then he hits a crucifix for a near fall. Drew with a running forearm and then he stomps on JTG’s chest. Drew with kicks to JTG but JTG with a punch to fight back. Drew takes JTG down by the hair and gets a near fall. Drew returns to the arm bar and he adds extra pressure with his elbow to the chin. Drew tries for a neck breaker but JTG counters with a back slide and gets a near fall. Drew runs into boots from JTG and then JTG hits a clothesline. JTG tries for another back slide but Drew rolls through and hits the Future Shock DDT for the three count.

Winner: Drew McIntyre!

After the match, Drew celebrates his victory with the crowd behind him.

Commercial break.

Stryker interviews Big Show backstage and asks him about WrestleMania. Show says that WrestleMania is in 5 weeks and until then he will find something interesting to do. Wade Barrett walks in and warns the Big Show to not get in his way again or the Barrett Barrage will leave him as a broken mess. Show taunts to punch Wade and Barrett backs off. Show laughs and walks off.

Ezekiel Jackson comes out for this next contest. The World's Strongest Man Mark Henry is out next.

Ezekiel Jackson vs Mark Henry

Jackson and Henry face off in the center of the ring and Henry pushes Jackson and he wants a test of strength and Jackson obliges. Henry takes Jackson to his knees but Jackson gets back to his feet but Henry with a back body drop. Jackson wants another test of strength but Henry with a kick and then Henry with a top wrist lock and he takes Jackson to the mat. Jackson with punches and forearms and then Jackson tries to get Henry up for the torture rack but Henry fights Jackson off. Henry with a forearm and then he goes to the floor. Jackson follows after Henry and Mark with a big boot to Jackson and then he runs Jackson’s back into the ring post. Henry returns Jackson into the ring and Henry with a clothesline followed by a splash. Henry with a second splash and Jackson is having trouble breathing. Henry gets Jackson up and hits the World’s Strongest Slam for the three count.

Winner: Mark Henry!

After the match, the Great Khali comes out. Henry looks a little intimidated as he confronts Khali. Khali with a chop to the head of Henry and Mark goes down and he rolls out of the ring. Henry heads up to the ramp as Khali looks at him from the ring.

Reminder: Christian returns tonight!

Another WrestleMania promo hits.

Commercial break.

Daniel Bryan confronts AJ backstage and she worries about Bryan's match tonight. Bryan says that he has a plan for tonight. Something that no one is expecting. He says that everything will be ok and he hugs AJ.

Heath Slater comes out to cut a horrible promo. Justin Gabriel comes out next.

Justin Gabriel vs Heath Slater

Lock-up and Gabriel with a side headlock and hits a shoulder tackle after Slater Irish whipped out of the hold. Gabriel then flips over Slater's back and then hits a hiptoss, followed by a leg sweep for a nearfall. Gabriel follows that with an armdrag into an arm bar. Slater comes back with a right hand and then sends Gabriel headfirst into the top turnbuckle. Gabriel then comes right back with a dropkick, but Slater escapes a slam attempt by Gabriel and clotheslines him in the back of the head. Slater stomps away at Gabriel, then Slater with a knee to the ribs, followed by a flurry of right hands and finally locks in a reverse chinlock. Gabriel breaks the hold with back elbows and a right hand, followed by a back heel kick. However, Gabriel misses a splash in the corner and Slater hits a neckbreaker for a nearfall. Slater then hits a belly-to-back suplex for another nearfall. Slater argues with the referee about his count before applying a side headlock. Gabriel Irish whips out, but then Slater hits a back body drop for yet another nearfall. Slater nails Gabriel with a knee to the back and then returns to the reverse chinlock. Slater hits more knees to the back before going back to the reverse chinlock. Gabriel gets to his feet and as Slater goes for another back suplex, Gabriel lands on his feet and hits a roundhouse kick and a forearm that sends Slater to the corner. Gabriel then connects with a rana, and Slater goes to the outside. Gabriel charges, and scores with a slingshot plancha onto Slater and both men are down. Gabriel brings Slater back in and connects with a springboard cross body for a nearfall. Gabriel then hits an STO and then heads up top, looking for the 450, but Slater moves and Gabriel crashes and burns. Slater with a small-package for the pin.

Winner: Heath Slater!

After the match, Slater taunts Gabriel who can't believe that he just lost to the goof. Gabriel with a spinning heel kick to Slater and then he hits the 450 splash.

Commercial break.

Did you know: With HHH facing the Undertaker inside Hell in a Cell at this year's WrestleMania, this will be the 2nd ever Hell in a Cell match in WrestleMania history.

The Big Show comes out followed by the 2012 Royal Rumble winner Sheamus. Wade Barrett comes out next and then out comes the World Champion Daniel Bryan.

Sheamus & Big Show vs Wade Barrett & Daniel Bryan

Sheamus and Barrett start things off. They lock up and Sheamus with a knee and forearm followed by kicks and punches. Sheamus tries to send Barrett into the corner and he blocks it. Barrett with kicks to Sheamus but Sheamus with a punch to the midsection. Sheamus with knees to Barrett while the referee warns both men. Sheamus with an Irish whip but Barrett with an elbow and punches to Sheamus. Barrett with a back heel kick followed by a kick to the head and he gets a near fall. Barrett puts Sheamus in the ropes and he punches and chokes him. Barrett with knees to Sheamus and the referee continues to warn him. Barrett with a running boot that knocks Sheamus down. Barrett gets a near fall. Sheamus kicks Barrett in the knee and head but Barrett with a boot to the midsection and then he tries for the pump handle slam but Sheamus gets out of the hold and Sheamus with the uranage back breaker for a near fall. Tag to Show. Big Show gets in and quickly advances on Barrett but he puts himself through the ropes. Big Show soon catches him and chops his chest. Big Show hits a body shot and chops the chest again. Big Show quiets the crowd but Barrett punches him. Barrett punches away but has a whip reversed. Barrett ducks a clothesline and dropkicks him in the knee. Barrett works on the knee and Big Show shoves him away. Barrett tags in Bryan. Bryan starts kicking Show's leg. Big Show blocks a kick, and he chops him down from one knee. Big Show sends him into the ropes, and Bryan dropkicks him in the knee. Bryan viciously kicks him down a few times, and he picks up a near fall. Big Show pressed him off. Big Show shoves him to the corner, and he runs into Bryan's boots. Bryan hits a missile dropkick, and Big Show presses him off and out of the ring at two and a half. Big Show pulls Bryan up to the apron by his head, but Bryan is able to snap him off the top rope. Bryan jumps off the top rope into a chop. Big Show clotheslines him down a pair of times, and he sends him to the corner. Bryan sidesteps him, ducks a clothesline, and Big Show catches him with a spear. Big Show covers for a near fall. Tag to Sheamus. Sheamus with a big spinning backbreaker along with a powerful clothesline. Sheamus with a big shoulder block that levels Bryan. Sheamus with big forearms to the chest of Bryan. Bryan with a kick to the face of Sheamus. Bryan tosses Sheamus over the top rope and Sheamus favor his ankle. Sheamus rolls back in with the referee reaching 5 on the count. Sheamus misses a big boot and Bryan gets the LeBelle Lock applied. Sheamus reaches and gets the bottom rope to break it up. Sheamus tosses Bryan into the corner, gets him up on his shoulder, but Bryan counters into a close pinfall. Bryan and Sheamus exchanging right hands. Bryan with forearms and kicks to the body/chest of Sheamus. Bryan ends it with a big kick to the head, cover and Sheamus gets a shoulder up. Bryan misses with another kick and Sheamus loks for the Brogue Kick but Bryan dodges it and he spits into Sheamus' face before tagging in Barrett and sliding out of the ring. Barrett gets in but feels the wrath of Sheamus, as Sheamus levels him with multiple clotheslines. Sheamus has Wade in the ropes and Sheamus with a forearm across the chest. Sheamus with another forearm across the chest and the referee warns Sheamus. Sheamus with a series of forearms with Barrett in the ropes and then Sheamus with a running knee lift from the apron and Sheamus gets a near fall. Bryan jumps Sheamus from behind and quickly exits the ring. Sheamus tags in Show and goes after Bryan. Sheamus chases Bryan to the back. Barrett goes after Show with some punches. Big Show hits a back elbow and chops the chest once again. Big Show reverses a whip and sends Barrett to the corner but the referee is squashed behind him. Show with a big shoulder block and he calls for the Chokeslam. Suddenly, Christian jumbs in the ring holding the ring bell and he hits Show in the head with it. Show is down and out. Christian stands above him before hitting him in the head with the ring bell again. Christian throws the bell out of the ring and he gets out too. Barrett covers Show and gets the pin-fall.

Winners: Daniel Bryan & Wade Barrett!

After the match, Christian heads up to the ramp looking back at Show who is out cold in the ring.

Commercial break.

In the parking lot we see Sheamus and the World Champion Daniel Bryan going at it. Sheamus takes down Bryan and goes to hit him with a lead pipe but AJ comes from behind and hits Sheamus with the World title belt. Sheamus of course doesn't feel the effects of this weak shot and he turns his sights on AJ warning her to not do that again. Brayn grabs the title and smacks Sheamus in the face with it. Bryan and AJ get into a car and they drive away as Sheamus is on the floor.

Backstage Stryker tries to get a few words with Christian. Christian says that Show is responsible for the time Christian was out. He blames Show for injuring him and now he says that Show got what was coming to him.

A video airs showing Kane taking on Randy Orton in a no holds barred match. Orton beats Kane and afterwards they shake hands.

Kane comes out to the ring. Before he can say anything, Orton's music hits and the viper runs down to the ring. A fight breaks out with Kane getting the upper hand at first but Orton fighting back. Orton drops Kane out of the ring and they are taking it to the outside now. Orton beats down Kane. Kane counters an RKO sending Orton into the steel steps. Kane hits a Chokeslam that sends Orton through the announcer table. Kane stands above Orton as we go to credits.

WWE Monday night Raw (2/27/12)

The intro video hits and J.R. welcomes us to Monday night RAW along with Jerry Lawler.

CM Punk's music blasts through the arena and the WWE Champion comes out to the ring. Punk says that WrestleMania is just a few weeks away and he will not allow the match between the most overhyped man in sports entertainment against the world's most overrated star, or a Hell in a Cell between two has beens to overshadow the presence of the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania. He says that he promised to make the WWE Title interesting again back in November and that's exactly what he is going to do but first he needs to know who will he be facing at WrestleMania for the title after all. Chris Jericho comes out and claims that he should be the WWE Champion now and that Punk is just another Jericho-wannabe. He says that Punk will never be Chris Jericho. Punk says that this is right because he is not a good singer. Jericho says that at WrestleMania it will be the two of them competing for the WWE Title. Dolph Ziggler comes out without Vicky and he claims that he is better than Jericho and Punk combined. He says that he will not allow to these two to overshadow the biggest main eventer in the WWE that is Dolph Ziggler. The three go back and forth on the mic until Vince McMahon comes out. Vince says that tonight Chris Jericho and Dolph Ziggler will compete in seperate matches and whoever wins their match will face Punk at Mania. If both men win then it's a triple threat. If they both lose then Punk will have to search for a new challenger and Ziggler and Jericho will watch WrestleMania from the back. Punk mocks Jericho and Ziggler but Vince tells him that he doesn't like him one bit. Tonight CM Punk will go one on one against Kane. He tells Ziggler to get ready because his match is up next. Vince leaves and Punk and Jericho take a seat on the commentary table. Mason Ryan comes out as he will be Ziggler's opponent.

Mason Ryan vs Dolph Ziggler

Ziggler exits the ring and taunts Punk as we go to commercial.

Commercial break.

Back from the break and Mason shoves Ziggler to the mat, sending him out to the floor. Ziggler comes back in the ring and fires away with right hands. Ryan out of nowhere knocks Ziggler down hard and out to the floor he goes again. Ziggler comes back in but Mason blocks him. Mason tosses Ziggler up on the top turnbuckle and knocks him back to the floor. Ziggler comes back in with right hands and a dropkick. Mason blocks him again and scoop slams him. Mason with a huge boot and out Ziggler goes to the floor once again. Punk and Jericho are talking trash to each other on commentary. Mason follows Ziggler but Dolph drop-kicks the steel steps sending them to Ryan's knees. Ziggler runs back in the ring as the ref counts. Ryan gets pissed and rushes the ring. Mason hits a big clothesline and then another in the corner. Mason stomps away on Ziggler and continues the attack in the corner but the referee pulls him away. As the ref is distracted with Ryan, Ziggler exposes the top turnbuckle. Ryan misses with a clothesline in the corner and he bumps into the exposed turnbuckle. Ziggler hits the Zig-Zag for the win.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler!

Ziggler secures that he will be competing for the WWE Title against CM Punk at WrestleMania. Jericho stands up and claps his hands ironically. Punk gets on the top of the corner in the ring and he holds up the WWE Title looking at both Ziggler and Jericho.

In the back, we see the Rock arriving to the arena. He passes by Yoshi Tatsu and Ezekiel Jackson before he sees Triple H. The two legends shake hands.

Later tonight, the Rock will confront the People.
And Triple H has a face off in the ring with the Undertaker.

Footage from last Friday's SmackDown airs showing Kane chokeslaming Randy Orton through the announcer table. Then we see footage from when Kane and CM Punk worked as a tag team. Kane appears on the screen and he says that all over the years people have tried to make human. Randy Orton was one of them - they shook hands after a match they had a few months ago - as well as CM Punk. He says that they made him feel like a comon human so he can be weak and vulnerable. He vows to destroy one by one all those people that tried to make him human.

Commercial break.

Back live, we see Kelly Kelly making her way to the ring as the Bella Twins are already here. The announcers hype tomorrow's Divas Championship match between Beth Phoenix and the legendary Trish Stratus at the Divas show.

Kelly Kelly vs Brie Bella (with Nikki)

The bell rings and Brie strikes first. They go to the corner and Kelly wraps Brie over the ropes in a spider like move. Kelly drops Brie on her face on the apron. Kelly goes to the top and hits a crossbody from the top for a 2 count. Kelly hits a stinkface but ends up down on the floor, allowing Nikki to get a cheap shot in. Brie stomps on Kelly's hand as she tries to get back in the ring. Brie brings Kelly up on the apron and drops her over the ropes. Brie drags Kelly in the ring for a 2 count. Brie works on Kelly's arm and continues the offense. Brie slams Kelly back to the mat and goes back to work on her arm. Kelly finally makes a comeback and hits a Thesz Press. Kelly unloads on Brie and slams her face into the mat repeatedly. The ref pulls Kelly off of Brie and in a matter of seconds Nikki switches places with Brie. Nikkie surprises Kelly with a small package for the win.

Winner: Brie Bella!

After the match, Nikki helps up Brie and the two sister head up to the ramp celebrating as Kelly is frustrated in the ring.

Backstage, Zack Ryder informs Eve who will be his tag team partner tonight. Santino Marella appears with the Cobra in a funny segment.

The following is a Money in the Bank Qualifying match. So there is going to be a MITB Ladder match at WrestleMania. Ricardo Rodriguez announces Alberto Del Rio who comes out in a classic Rolls Roys. Del Rio says that it's his destiny to win the MITB Ladder match for the 2nd time. R-Truth is out next and he cuts a short promo where he makes fun of Ricardo's hair and he warns Del Rio that his destiny is to get got.

MITB Qualifying match - Alberto Del Rio vs R-Truth

The bell rings and here we go. Del Rio charges but Truth ducks and unloads with rights. More offense from Truth and a big spin kick. Truth clotheslines Del Rio over the ropes and to the floor. Truth comes flying over the ropes and lands on Del Rio as we go to commercial.

Commercial break.

Back from commercial and Truth is landing a series of rights on Del Rio in the corner. Truth with a scoop slam for a 2 count. Del Rio comes back with a kick to the face and an armbar drop for a 2 count. Del Rio with right hands on Truth now. Del Rio continues to work on Truth's arm now. Truth fights back now but his arm is hurt. Del Rio hits a big kick to the gut and slams Truth by his arm. 2 count by Del Rio. Del Rio drops knees into Truth's arm and shoulder now. Del Rio with another 2 count. Del Rio applies a submission on Truth's arm.Back and forth action now. Del Rio goes for a move on the ropes but misses it and slides right out to the floor. Ricardo tries to get him up as Truth recovers in the ring. Del Rio comes in the ring but Truth drops him. Truth mounts an offense now but only gets a 2 count. Truth goes for his spin kick but Del Rio rolls to the apron. Del Rio pulls Truth's arm into the ring post. Del Rio comes back in and applies his cross armbreaker. Truth taps out to give Del Rio the win.

Winner: Alberto Del Rio

After the match, Del Rio gets a mic and he vows to wins the MITB Briefcase and cash it in on the same night.

Backstage Josh Matthews interviews Chris Jericho and Jericho says that Punk's days of trying to be Chris Jericho are over as the real deal is here. He says that it doesn't matter who his opponent will be tonight. He will be at WrestleMania and it doesn't matter if Ziggler is in the match too. Jericho will reclaim what it's his.

The team of David Otunga and Michael McGillicuty come out to the ring. This is the 2nd round of the Tag Team tournament to determine which team will face the champions at WrestleMania. Zack Ryder and Santino comes out accompanied by Eve.

David Otunga & Michael McGillicuty vs Santino Marella & Zack Ryder (with Eve)

The bell rings with Otunga and Santino starting things off. The two lock up and Otunga pushes Santino to the mat. Ryder tags himself in and Ryder and Otunga lock up. Ryder with a WOO WOO WOO and hits an arm drag takedown followed by an arm bar. Ryder with a tag. Santino goes for a palm to the chest but Otunga looks confused and hits him with a punch. Otunga tags in McGillicutty. McGillicutty goes for a clothesline but Santino hits him with an arm drag and with an atomic drop. Santino goes for the cobra but McGillicutty runs out of the ring. Santino takes chase and Otunga goes to clothesline Santino but he ducks and hits Otunga with the Cobra!McGillicutty hits Santino with a splash from the apron as we cut to commercial.

Commercial break.

We come back with McGillicutty hitting Santino with a drop kick and follows it up with a cover but Santino kicks out. A tag by McGillicutty and Otunga hits Santino with some shots. Otunga with a boot and a cover but Santino kicks out. Otunga with a modified chin lock. Santino powers up and hits Otunga with some elbows but Otunga hit Santino with a shot of his own. Otunga drops Santino onto the turnbuckle head first and hits him on the rebound with a clothesline. Cover, but Santino kicks out. Otunga makes the tag to McGillicutty and they double team Santino in the corner. Cover by McGillicutty and another tag. They go to double team Santino again but Santino ducks out of the way and clotheslines Otunga to the mat and McGillicutty hits the ropes with a drop kick. Santino makes the tag to Ryder and Ryder comes in and hits Otunga with a clothesline and a flurry of diving elbows. Otunga to the corner and Ryder hits the Broski boot! Cover but McGillicutty breaks it up. Santino goes to clothesline McGillicutty out of the ring but he grabs the ropes and ducks and Santino goes flying. McGillicutty turns around and gets clotheslined out of the ring by Ryder. Otunga goes for the Verdict but Ryder reveres it into the Rough Ryder for the win.

Winners: Zack Ryder & Santino Marella!

We see some highlights of the match and Santino does his trumpet celebration in the ring. They celebrate along with Eve as the Tag Team Champions, Primo and Epico along with Rosa, look on from backstage.

Later tonight, CM Punk faces Kane.

Reminder: The Rock will appear in the ring tonight.

An Ambulance arrives in the parking lot. The driver's door opens and out comes a very serious John Cena.

The US Champion Jack Swagger comes out along with Vicky. Swagger starts doing push ups in the ring as Vicky Guerrero holds the US Title. Kofi Kingston comes out and this is a MITB Qualifying match.

MITB Qualifying match - Kofi Kingston vs Jack Swagger (wiith Vicky Guerrero)

They lock up and Swagger with a single leg take down but Kofi kicks Swagger away when he tries for the ankle lock. Swagger goes for the leg again but Kofi with a kick. Kofi with a kick but he misses a second one and Swagger with a waist lock and forearms to the kidneys followed by a waist lock take down and then he rolls Kofi on the mat. Swagger holds on to the waist lock and then he goes for the ankle but Kofi rolls Swagger through into the ropes. Kofi with punches and forearms to Swagger. Swagger misses clotheslines but Kofi does not miss with a flying forearm and he gets a near fall. Kofi with kicks to Swagger in the corner and the referee warns him. Swagger goes to the floor. Swagger takes his time getting back into the ring and then he kicks Kofi and connects with a forearm. Swagger with a double overhook into an arm bar. Swagger blocks a kick and then he sweeps the leg. Swagger with a catapult but Kofi holds on to the ropes and then Kofi with a shoulder. Kofi tries for a springboard Superman punch but Swagger catches Kofi and hits a gutwrench power slam and we go to commercial.

Commercial break.

We are back and Swagger with forearms to the back while Kofi is hanging into the ring from the apron. Swagger with an abdominal stretch in the ropes while Lawler tells us that Swagger was working on the midsection during the break. Kofi with punches but Swagger with a one arm uranage slam. Swagger hits the Swagger Bomb and he gets a near fall. Swagger with a front face lock and then he rolls Kofi around the ring and pulls Kofi to the apron. Swagger chokes Kofi in the ropes and punches him while on the floor. Swagger returns to the choke and then he gets a near fall when he returns to the ring. Swagger with forearms to the back and then Swagger returns to the waist lock and turns it into a body scissors. Kofi tries to get out of the hold and he succeeds. Swagger runs into a boot from Kofi and then he tries for the pendulum kick but Swagger blocks it and tries for an ankle lock. Swagger pulls Kofi back into the ring and gets a near fall. Kofi flails at Swagger to keep him from working on the leg for the ankle lock and then the referee warns Swagger. Kofi gets slingshot into the bottom rope and then he connects with a forearm to the back of the neck. Swagger with a snap mare and a seated abdominal stretch. Swagger with elbows to the ribs to add extra pressure to Kofi. Kofi is able to get to his feet but Swagger with a forearm to the back. Swagger throws Kofi over the top rope but Kofi stays on the apron. Swagger tries for a shoulder but he misses. Kofi with a series of kicks and then he struggles to get to the top turnbuckle but he hits a cross body but he can only get a two count. Kofi still holds his ribs but he is able to connect with a series of chops and then he hits a drop kick. Kofi misses the Superman punch but Swagger misses it. Swagger blocks the SOS and then Kofi tries for Trouble in Paradise but Swagger moves out of the way. Swagger goes for the ankle lock but Kofi is too close to the ropes and he gets them to force Swagger to release the hold. Kofi goes to the floor. Swagger tries to drop kick the steps into Kofi’s knee but Kofi moves. Kofi with a Thesz Press off the steps and then he punches Swagger. Swagger throws Kofi off and then Swagger returns to the ring. Kofi also returns. Kofi leaps to the corner for punches but Swagger tries for a power bomb. Kofi tries for a rana but Swagger holds on and tries to get Kofi into the ankle lock but Kofi fights out of it and kicks Swagger off. Swagger with a boot to the upper chest and Kofi is down. Swagger goes for the Swagger Bomb but he connects with Kofi’s boots. Kofi hits Trouble in Paradise for the three count.

Winner: Kofi Kingston!

After the match, Kingston celebrates for advancing into the MITB Ladder match at WrestleMania but he is jumped from behind by Swagger. Swagger locks in the Ankle Lock on Kofi. Suddenly, Evan Bourne comes out and he goes up top before landing with his knees into Swagger's shoulders. Bourne sends Swagger out of the ring with a head-scissors. Vicky helps up Swagger and she yells at Evan who helps up his friend Kofi Kingston. The Miz comes out and he congratulates Evan on his shocking return and informs him that they have a MITB Qualifying match right now. Bourne helps Kofi to exit the ring as Miz gets in and referee Scott Armstrong calls for the bell.

MITB Qualifying match - Evan Bourne vs The Miz

Miz backed Bourne into the corner and began putting the boots to him in a big way. Bourne wiggled out of a body slam attempt and hit a flying forearm. Bourne followed up with a high double drop kick for a two count. Bourne missed the Miz in the corner who came exploding off the ropes with a big lariat. Miz kicked away at Bourne's back before hitting a sweeping right hand. Miz threw on a torture rack, bending Bourne back as far as he could. He stuck to the back area, before moving to the corner and slamming Bourne's head off the buckle. Miz hit his running clothesline before looking for a double axe handle off the top rope. Bourne caught him with wheel kick that sent the Miz reeling to the outside. Bourne hit a tope that left both men laid out. After coming back to the ring, Bourne hit his standing moonsault for a two count before dragging Miz to the corner to look for the Shooting Star Press. Jack Swagger gets on the apron and Bourne kicks him off. Miz drops Evan off the top. Miz hits the Skull Crashing Finale and gets the victory.

Winner: The Miz!

After the match, Miz exits the ring celebrating his victory. Jack Swagger gets back in the ring and attacks Bourne. Evan fights Swagger off and nails him with a spinning heel kick to the jaw followed by the Shooting Star Press.

Commercial break.

Back from the break, The Rock comes out into a massive pop from the crowd. Rock talks about how much fun he had when he had the chance to drive an Ambulance last week. He says that people are blaming him for costing Cena the match he had against Kane but all he did was to drive the ambulance. He says that Cena allowed this distraction to cost him and Cena can only blame himself. Rock says that at WrestleMania he will kick Cena's ass all over Miami. John Cena's theme hits and Rock smiles as if he was expecting this. Cena however jumps in the ring behind the Rock and when Rock turns at him, Cena levels Rock with the Attitude Adjustment. Cena gets the mic and he says "I'll see you at WrestleMania. Cena drops the mic and he does the "you can't see me" taunt on the Rock before exiting the ring. Cena heads up to the ramp as Rock looks at him.

WrestleMania XXVIII Promo airs.

Chris Jericho makes his way down to the ring. Out next is Rey Mysterio. If Jericho wins, he is added to the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania. If Mysterio wins he is added to the MITB Ladder match.

Chris Jericho vs Rey Mysterio

The bell rings and Rey Mysterio tosses Chris Jericho right into the ropes and attempts a 619 right away, but Jericho bails to the outside quickly to avoid it. Jericho gets back in and gets in a few right hands on Mysterio. Jericho with a snapmare and kick to the back on Mysterio. Mysterio with elbows, hits the ropes and Jericho again takes him out. Jericho grabs Mysterio tossing him under the bottom rope and Mysterio lands not hurt at all. Jericho then slides out, Mysterio jumps in and then jumpso ff the ring apron taking out Jericho. Mysterio with a big kick to the chest of Jericho. Jericho then grabs Mysterio and tosses him chest first into the ring barricade. Jericho throws Mysterio back in the ring and Mysterio catches Jericho with a big kick to the chest. Jericho is caught up in the ropes as Mysterio goes up top and lands a huge leg drop. Mysterio with a shoulder block from the ring apron on Jericho, attempts to go up top and Jericho knocks him off. Jericho springboards off the corner and dropkicks Mysterio in the head sending Mysterio to the outside as Jericho smiles. Jericho goes to the outside and drops Mysterio face first off the ring barricade. Jericho tosses Mysterio back inside and springboards himself back in dropping his body over Mysterio's. Jericho then locks on a modified choke on Mysterio yelling at the referee to ask him. Mysterio catches Jericho with a head kick from the corner and Jericho falls into the ropes. Mysterio hits the ropes looking to hit a 619, but Jericho stands up and immediately tosses Mysterio over his head with a big back body drop. Mysterio leaves the ring trying to regroup. Jericho tries to suplex Mysterio back in the ring, but Mysterio lands on his feet, hits the ropes, gets a tilt-a-whirl on Jericho, but Jericho holds on and drops Mysterio off his shoulders in a great spot! Jericho with a cover and Mysterio barely kicks out after two. Jericho then catapults Mysterio into the ropes, another cover and Mysterio kicks out. Jericho tosses Mysterio up top with his chest facing the crowd. Jericho jumped up and tried to remove Mysterio's mask. Mysterio fights him off and hits a sitdown body splash on Jericho. Mysterio hits the ropes and hits a springboard crossbody that results in a two count. Mysterio with a big kick to the head of Jericho, another cover and Jericho again kicks out. Mysterio catches Jericho with an elbow, jumps out from the corner, Jericho gets him on his shoulders, Mysterio flips off, Jericho attempts a Walls of Jericho, Mysterio flips out, hits the ropes and Jericho hits a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker! Jericho with a cover and Mysterio kicks out after two. Jericho with a big kick to the body of Mysterio. Jericho picks up Mysterio and headbutts him into the corner. The crowd chants "619" and Jericho smiles. Mysterio counters a running bulldog attempt, hits a tilt-a-whirl sending Jericho into the ropes. Mysterio misses a 619, springboards off the ropes, Jericho catches him and drops him down attempting a Walls of Jericho. Mysterio kicks Jericho away into the ropes, Mysterio attempts a 619 again and Jericho grabs the legs of Mysterio pulling him back into the ring and locking on the Walls of Jericho. Mysterio reaches out trying to get to the ropes as Jericho screams to tap out. Mysterio gets close, Jericho pulls him back out, Mysterio slides under Jericho and gets in a small cradle that results in a close two count. Mysterio hits the ropes, jumps high, Jericho catches him and powerbombs him back down with force! Jericho with a roll up on Mysterio who kicks out after two just barely. Jericho with a big kick to the chest of Mysterio. Mysterio with a drop to hold on Jericho into the corner, hits a 619, springboards off the top rope and connects with a body splash over Jericho. Rey hooks the leg but Jericho kicks out. Rey can't believe it. Mysterio puts Jericho on the ropes, he goes for the 619 but Jericho cuts him with a clothesline for a 2 count. Jericho misses with a Lionsault, Mysterio with a roll-up for 2. Jericho hits the Code-Breaker. Jericho hooks the leg and Mysterio kicks out. Jericho goes for the Walls but Mysterio rolls through and sends Jericho in the turnbuckle. Mysterio hits the 619 in the corner. Rey goes up top, he comes off but he lands on Jericho's knees. Jericho with a roll-up for the three.

Winner: Chris Jericho!

Chris Jericho has been advanced to the WWE Title match at WrestleMania. Jericho heads up to the ramp with his arm raised. Back in the ring, Mysterio is saluted by the fans. Suddenly, Sin Cara's theme hits and the crowd goes crazy. Sin Cara comes out and he jumps into the ring. The two luchadors have an intense stare down. Mysterio then exits the ring and heads to the back as Sin Cara looks at him from the ring.

Commercial break.

We are back and the Undertaker makes his way down to the ring. Undertaker says that at WrestleMania the two last outlaws of Dark Era will battle inside Hell in a Cell. Taker says that he has competed in various dangerous matches such as a Casket matche, Inferno matches, Steel Cage matches and Buried Alive matches. But above all those, Hell in a Cell is his favorite and the most dangerous of them all. He says that both he and Triple H have made a history inside this Cell but this will be the 1st time that they will meet each other one on one inside the Devil's Playground. He says that both he and HHH have faced Shawn Michaels inside Hell in a Cell. He says he is sure that Shawn will try to end the streak even through HHH but he will fail again. Triple H comes out and after a cold stare down between him and the Undertaker, the Game says that the Undertaker gave birth to the Hell in a Cell match while Triple H made it famous. He says that inside Hell in a Cell he defeated Kevin Nash, HBK, Chris Jericho and he ended the career of Cactus Jack. He says that come WrestleMania he will end the streak but not because of Shawn Michaels. He will end the streak because he is Triple H, he will end the streak because he can, he will end the streak because he is the master of Hell in a Cell. But he will refuse to end the streak because of Shawn Michaels. He says that he too believes that HBK will try to screw the Undertaker but Trips will not allow it. Undertaker says that he is starting to believe that HHH and HBK are planning this all along. He says that these two have been friends for so many years and it won't surprise him if they set him up at WrestleMania. HHH says he is not obsessed with ending the streak like Shawn Michaels. He says he is doing this to prove that he is not a coward and to prove that he can beat the Undertaker. He says he will prove all that by himself and not with help by anyone. HBK's music hits and Shawn Michaels appears on the stage. HBK says "I just wanted to wish both of you...Good luck"
Michaels smiles and then he leaves as HHH and Undertaker are staring down each other in the ring.

Commercial break.

Back live, the WWE Champion makes his way down to the ring. Kane is out next for this non title match.

Kane vs CM Punk

The bell rings and Punk catches Kane with a quick kick to the gut. Punk with a kick to the head on Kane when Kane charges forward. Kane misses a right and Punk gets in more shots. Kane catches Punk with a big knee in the corner and then lands a big right that sends Punk down. Punk catches Kane with a boot and then grabs Kane's arm dropping down against the ropes applying an arm bar. Punk breaks it up before the 5 count and then drops his arm over the shoulder of Kane off the top rope. Punk with big elbows to Kane, but Kane pushes him down hard. Punk kicks Kane through the ropes to the otuside. Punk jumps down, Kane catches him, Kane attempts a chokeslam, lifts Punk up, Punk gets his footing on the ring apron, breaks the choke and then takes out Kane off the ring apron. The action spills back into the ring and works on the shoulder of Kane yet again. Punk with some big knees to the body of Kane. Kane then irish whips Punk with force into the corner who falls and slides right into the steel ring post. Kane then hits a baseball slide into Punk right up against the steel ring post. Kane with a cover on Punk and Punk gets a shoulder up after two. Kane then applies a body scissors on Punk. Punk with elbows to the shoulder/arm of Kane to break up the body scissors. Punk catches Kane with an elbow, but Kane comes right back with a big clothesline. Kane with a cover and Punk again gets a shoulder up after two. Kane with kicks and punches to Punk up in the corner. Kane grabs Punk and hits a backbreaker keeping Punk over his knee stretching him out. Punk breaks this up, but Kane hits a few kicks to the body. Punk with a kick to the face of Kane. Kane comes back, attempts a chokeslam, gets Punk up, but Punk counters in mid air grabbing the arm of Kane and driving it down as he came down. Kane screamed out in pain when this took place. Kane then quickly slams Punk into the corner grabbing his shoulder in pain. Punk then gets Kane wrapped up in vice against the ropes. Kane is able to catch Punk with a big boot when he charges. Kane goes up top and Punk catches him with a kick to the back of the head. Punk has Kane up on his shoulders, but Kane breaks free. Punk with a running knee to the head on Kane followed by a running bulldog. Cover and Kane kicks out after two. Punk favors his back after trying to lift Kane up earlier. Punk springboards from the ring apron and Kane catches him with a big uppercut. Punk charges off the ropes, flips over Kane and gets Kane down applying a modified arm bar. Kane lifts his body up along with Punk and drops Punk with a big side slam. Kane backs up and signals it is time for the chokeslam. Punk catches Kane with some big kicks instead. Kane blocks a big kick attempt and slams Punk down with a huge clothesline. Kane calls for the Chokeslam but Randy Orton's theme hits and the viper runs down to the ring unloading on Kane. The referee calls for the bell.

Winner via DQ: Kane!

Orton clotheslines Kane over the ropes into the outside and follows Kane as the monster retreats through the crowd. The ref hands Punk the WWE Title. Punk then is jumped from behind by Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler stomps on Punk in the corner. Jericho comes out, he pulls Ziggler away and he stomps down on Punk. Ziggler shoves Jericho and they exchange right hands. Ziggler dumps Jericho into the floor outside. Ziggler then gets a kick to the head by Punk. Punk and Jericho have a stare down as the show goes off.

WWE Divas Show (2/28/12)

The show kicks off with Lillian Garcia introducing some soldiers from the US Troops.
Tonight Beth Phoenix defends the Divas title against Trish Stratus. Indeed the legenday Trish Stratus comes out holding a mic and she salutes the crowd. As she walks down to the ramp, Beth Phoenix jumps her from behind and hits her with the Divas title belt from behind. Beth looks down at Trish as the crowd boos.

WrestleMania XXVIII promo airs.

Backstage, Jack Corpela informs us that Trish Stratus is suffering a concussion after the attack by Beth Phoenix. The doctor has asked for the Divas title match to be canceled because Trish is not able to compete.

Natalya comes out to a mixed reaction. Tamina is out next and Stryker reminds us that last week Tamina pinned Natalya.

Natalya vs Tamina

The bell rings and they go at it. Tamina takes Natalya to the corner and kicks her down to the mat. Tamina drops Natalya with a headbutt. Tamina misses a splash in the corner and Natalya hits a big clothesline. Natalya with a scoop slam now. Natalya looks for the Sharpshooter but Tamina fights it off. Tamina with a superkick and she connects with her butt into the head of Natalya in the corner. Tamina goes for a Samoan Drop but Natalya rolls her up for a 2 count. Tamina misses with a clothesline and Natalya hits a neck-breaker for 2. Natalya goes for a suplex but Tamina counters into a Samoan drop. Tamina goes up top and she connects with the big splash for the victory.

Winner: Tamina!

After the match, Tamina celebrates in the ring but Beth Phoenix jumps her from behind and sends her shoulder first into the ring steel post in the corner. Beth gets a mic and she says that if Trish doesn't compete tonight Beth will declare herself the winner via forfeit.

Monday night Raw Recap airs.

Kelly Kelly comes out and we see footage from last night where Brie Bella defeated Kelly thanks to the Twin Magic so basically it was Nikki that pinned Kelly. Nikki Bella comes out accompanied by her sister Brie.

Kelly Kelly vs Nikki Bella (with Brie)

Kelly attacks as soon as the bell rings and they go at it. Nikki slams Kelly and slams her face into the mat for a 2 count. Nikki with a neckbreaker and another 2 count. Nikki takes the fight to the corner now until the referee backs her off. Nikki charges and Kelly drops her into the corner. Kelly with the head scissors takedown. Kelly slams Nikki's face into the mat and the referee pulls her off. The Bellas quickly do the Twin Magic but Kelly realizes it and she takes down Brie with a drop-kick. Nikki goes to attack but the ref stops her thinking that it's Brie. Kelly drop-kicks Nikki sending her out of the ring. Brie with a small package on Kelly for the three counts.

Winner: Nikki Bella (or Brie for that matter)

Brie rolls out of the ring and she helps up her sister. Kelly argues with the ref in the ring.

Backstage, AJ Lee is confronted by Eve. They talk about their up-coming match and Eve asks AJ if she is sure that she loves Daniel Bryan. AJ says that she is sure and she knows that Bryan loves her too. Eve warns AJ to not do something she will not want because Bryan will ask her to. AJ says that Bryan is a great man and she will do anything he asks her to.

SmackDown promo airs. This Friday Randy Orton will face Mark Henry.

AJ Lee comes out and the Daniel Bryan effect starts with the crowd booing her. Eve is out next.

Eve vs AJ

Eve offers her hand and AJ shakes it. They lock up and AJ with an arm drag. AJ with a waist lock and rollup for a near fall. They lock up and Eve with a knee on the break followed by a hip toss and kick. Eve with a slam and leap frog neck snap followed by a drop kick for a near fall. Eve with a reverse chin lock. AJ with an elbow when she gets to her feet. Eve with a clothesline and she gets a near fall. AJ with more elbows but Eve with a forearm to the back. Eve with an Irish whip but AJ with boots when Eve charges. AJ with a series of kicks for a near fall. AJ slams Eve's face into the mat and then she kicks Eve. AJ with a reverse chin lock and she turns it into a choke with a body scissors. Eve backs AJ into the turnbuckles. AJ with a bulldog for a near fall. AJ with a back elbow and she gets a near fall. AJ with forearms to Eve. Eve with a surprise roll up for 2. AJ runs into an elbow and Eve kicks her in the side of the head. Eve goes to the top and she connects with the Moonsault for the win.

Winner: Eve!

After the match, Eve helps up AJ and they shake hands. AJ then hits a DDT on Eve. AJ leaves the ring to a massive heat from the crowd.

The Undertaker vs Triple H promo hits.
The commentators run down the current WrestleMania match card.

The Divas Champion comes out and she says that Trish Status is unable to compete, therefore Beth is the winner via forfeit. At that point, the legendary Diva, Sunny, comes out to the stage and she informs us that she has been hired as the GM of the Divas Show! That means she makes the calls around here and tonight Beth will defend the Divas title, if not against Trish Stratus then against another deserving Diva. Alicia Fox comes out and...yeah she is a deserving Diva...I guess.

Divas Championship - Beth Phoenix(c) vs Alicia Fox

Beth has a few words with Alicia and Fox slaps the Divas Champion across the face. Alicia sends Beth into the turnbuckles and kicks her. Beth sends Alicia to the mat after blocking a monkey flip. Beth with kicks but Alicia with forearms. Beth with an Irish whip but Alicia tries for an elbow off the turnbuckles. Beth catches Alicia and tries for a belly-to-back suplex but Alicia lands on her feet. Alicia with a matrix move but she cannot avoid the running forearm from Beth. Beth with the Glam Slam for the three count.

Winner & Still Divas Champion: Beth Phoenix!

After the match, Beth sets up for another Glam Slam on Fox, but Trish Stratus comes out and she drops Beth out of the ring. Sunny comes out again and she announces that Beth Phoenix will defend the Divas Championship against the Legendary Trish Stratus! Trish taunts Beth as the show goes off...

Friday night SmackDown 3/2/12

Tonight's SmackDown opens up with the normal SmackDown intro. We're live from Rockford, Illinois as Josh Mathews welcomes us to SmackDown. Michael Cole plugs tonight's 2nd round of the Tag Team tournament where the Usos will face the team of William Regal and Tyson Kidd while Booker T hypes Randy Orton vs. Mark Henry.

Lillian Garcia introduces Christian and out comes the former World Champion. Christian says that he is back on SmackDown after a career threatening injury caused by Big Show and Sheamus. He blames Teddy Long for booking him in a match against Sheamus while he wasn't 100% healthy to compete and then he puts the biggest weight of blame to the Big Show for Chokeslaming him for no reason at all and causing this injury. Christian says that last week he gave the Big Show exactly what he deserved but now it's time for Christian to get what he deserves and that's a spot at the World Heavyweight Championship match at WrestleMania. Teddy Long comes out and he says that because of what Christian did to the Big Show last week Show is suffering a concussion and he is not here tonight. But next week on SmackDown the Big Show will be here and Christian will get what he truly deserves. Christian blames Teddy for being unfair and warns him that he will talk to Mr. McMahon about firing the SD GM. Teddy says that until this happens he runs the show and for tonight, he books Christian vs Sheamus.

Commercial break.

Back live and we have the first SD MITB Qualifying match as Justin Gabriel comes out. Out comes next Jinder Mahal to a massive heat from the crowd.

MITB Qualifying match - Justin Gabriel vs Jinder Mahal

Lock-up and Mahal with a knee to the gut. Mahal with another knee to the gut, then setups for a suplex. Gabriel counters and goes for an O'Connor Roll, however Mahal holds on to the ropes to prevent that from happening. Mahal misses a clothesline, and Gabriel crucifixes Mahal into a Sunset Flip for a nearfall. Gabriel with an armdrag into an armbar. Mahal gets back to his feet and Irish whips Gabriel. Mahal goes for a hiptoss, but Gabriel counters and sweeps out Mahal's leg, but only gets a 1 count. Gabriel wrenches Mahal's arm, then Irish whips him to the corner. Gabriel charges and connects with a running forearm that sends Gabriel out onto the apron. Gabriel goes to head up top, but Mahal catches him with a knee that sends Gabriel crashing to the outside. Mahal goes out after Gabriel and drives him backfirst into the ring apron. Mahal rolls Gabriel back into the ring and gains a nearfall. Mahal locks in a rear chinlock, as the crowd tries to get behind Gabriel. Gabriel gets back to his feet, and breaks Mahal's grip with back elbows. Gabriel with a right hand, but misses a roundhouse kick, and Mahal scores with a back suplex for a nearfall. Mahal chokes Gabriel across the ring ropes, and then drives a succession of knees into the sternum of Gabriel. Mahal talks trash to the fans, then Irish whips Gabriel and catches him with a back elbow for another nearfall. Mahal sends Gabriel hard into the turnbuckles with an Irish whip. Mahal talks more trash to the fans, then connects with a neckbreaker for another nearfall. Mahal locks in a cravate as the crowd tries to will Gabriel back into this match. Gabriel gets back to his feet, and tries to break Mahal's grip with back elbows, but Mahal drives right back down to the mat with a club to the back. Mahal underhookes Gabriel, and connects with a butterfly suplex. Mahal takes a little bit too much time taunting the crowd, and misses with a knee drop, allowing Gabriel a chance to recover. Gabriel picks himself back up in the corner as Mahal prepares to charge. Mahal charges, but misses with a running knee. Gabriel connects on some kicks, and then nails Mahal with a spin kick to send Mahal to the mat. Gabriel with an Irish whip, Mahal reverses, but as Mahal prepares for a back body drop, Gabriel tiger flips off the back of Mahal, and connects with another spin kick. Gabriel goes for a springboard moonsault, but Mahal rolls out of the way. However, Gabriel was able to land on his feet, but misses a clothesline. Mahal setups for the Sands of Time, but Gabriel counters with back elbows. Mahal misses a clothesline, and Gabriel hits a STO. Gabriel rolls out to the apron, and heads up top. Gabriel hits the 450 Splash for the victory.

Winner: Justin Gabriel!

After the match, Gabriel celebrates for being advanced to the MITB Ladder match at WrestleMania.

Commercial break.

Backstage, Teddy Long and Drew McIntyre are talking about stuff and McIntyre says that he is sure that Mark Henry attacked the Great Khali two weeks ago. Teddy says he knows that too and that's why he expects Mark Henry to admit it. Cody Rhodes walks up and demands to have a new opponent tonight and not Ted Dibiase again. Rhodes says he needs some fresh competition as he is the greatest Intercontinental Champion in history. Drew tells Cody that he wouldn't have a problem to give Cody some fresh competition. Rhodes taunts Drew's country -Scottland- and he calls McIntyre a loser. Drew tells Cody that he will be a loser when he loses the Intercontinental Championship. Cody laughs and walks off.

Out comes Ezekiel Jackson and believe it or not, but this is a MITB Qualifying match. Out next is Hunico along with Camacho on their bicycle.

MITB Qualifying match - Ezekiel Jackson vs Hunico (with Camacho)

Lock up and Jackson sends Hunico down to the mat. Hunico comes back with a kick and forearms, but Jackson knocks him back down with a shoulder tackle. Hunico then gains advantage with a dropkick for a nearfall, but Jackson kicks out with authority, and that sends Hunico to the outside. Hunico gets back in and nails Jackson with a succession of right hands, however Jackson comes back with right hands of his own that knock Hunico down. Jackson then presses Hunico over his head and does a few bench press reps before finally dropping Hunico hard down to the mat. Hunico goes to the corner, as Jackson hits a running clothesline, followed by a 2nd one before the referee backs him off. Jackson connects with two slams and then signals for the torture rack, but Comacho gets on the apron to distract Jackson. Using the distraction, Hunico nails Jackson from behind, but it does not faze him. Jackson whips Hunico to the corner but as Jackson charges, Hunico sends him into the turnbuckles with a drop toe hold. Hunico connects with a slingshot baseball slide kick in the corner, followed by the Falling Star for the victory.

Winner: Hunico!

After the match, Hunico and Camacho celebrate as we have only two more spots remaining for the MITB Ladder match. Hunico gets the mic and he says something in Spanish.

Commercial break.

We are back live and the World Champion Daniel Bryan cuts a promo in the back throwing some sandwiches into the garbage can. Bryan says that in Ireland, people eat meat and drink beer that's why they fight so much but that's also why they are so stupid.

Primo comes out along with Rosa Mendes. The 1/2 of the Tag Team Champions has a one on one match against Sin Cara. Indeed Sin Cara comes out to an impressive entrance. Cole reminds us that Sin Cara confronted Rey Mysterio on Raw last Monday.

Sin Cara vs Primo (with Rosa Mendes)

The bell rings and they lock up. Back and forth. Cara tosses Primo across the ring. Primo puts his hand in Cara's face and gets kicked. Primo comes back with offense on Cara, knocking him around the ring. Cara comes back and hits a series of moves, kicking Primo out to the floor. Cara flies over the top rope with a quick hurricanrana on Primo. The crowd pops. Sin brings it back in the ring. Cara takes too long and Primo knocks him to the floor. They come back in the ring and Primo takes control now. Primo takes it to the mat with a submission. Primo with a big chop in the corner. He charges but Cara moves. Cara comes back with big chops of his own. Cara bounces off the second rope with another hurricanrana. Anoter takedown by Cara. Primo comes out of the corner with a blow to the gut. Primo goes for a powerbomb but Cara rolls him up for 2. More back and forth action. Primo goes up top but Cara kicks him in the head. Cara goes up top also but gets knocked down to the mat by Primo. Primo comes off the top rope but Cara catches him in mid-air with a drop-kick. Cara connects with his finisher "La Mistica" for the win.

Winner: Sin Cara!

After the match, Epico comes out and helps up Primo. Epico and Rosa escort Primo to the back as Sin Cara celebrates in the ring. Suddenly, Rey Mysterio comes out and he gets in the ring. The two luchadors stare each other down. They exchange a few words in Spanish. Rey offfers a handshake and Sin Cara accepts it. The crowd cheers as the two luchadors point to the WrestleMania sign.

WrestleMania XXVIII promo airs.

Backstage, Matt Stryker interviews Mark Henry who finally admits that he did attacked Khali two weeks ago and cost him his spot in the Elimination Chamber match. He says that he did it because he could and because he can destroy anyone that gets in his way. He says that if Khali tries to attack him again like he did last week, then Henry will finish what he started two weeks ago.

Wade Barrett comes out but he has the "End of Days" theme song again! His opponent, Trent Barreta is already in the ring.

MITB Qualifying match - Wade Barrett vs Trent Barreta

The bell rings and here we go. Rear waist lock by Trent but Barrett with a back elbow. Barrett with multiple shots but Barreta hits a head scissors takedown out of nowhere. Flying elbow to the corner by Trent. Barrett stumbles out and Trent goes to the ropes but Barrett halts his run with a hard clothesline, Barrett with a slingshot backbreaker and a cover but Trent kicks out. Barrett with a drop kick and then some punches which floor Trent. Cover, but he kicks out. Chin lock by Barrett. Trent gets to his feet but Wade halts it with a punch and a tilt-a-whirl side slam. Chin lock by Barrett. Barrett then with a punch to the gut and tosses Trent out of the ring. Barrett goes to hit him with a big boot but misses and gets caught on the barricade. Trent with some chops and then gets on the barricade and hits a corkscrew splash. Referees count gets to eight before Trent rolls Wade in. A missile drop kick by Barretta and he follows it up with a cover but Wade kicks out. A roll up by Barretta but again Wade kicks out. Wade with a big boot attempt but Trent ducks under it, but Wade with a super kick. Barrett sets up the Wasteland but Trent wiggles out of it. Trent goes for the Dudebuster DDT but Barrett throws him across the ring. Barreta goes for a head scissors take down but Barrett holds on and lifts him up onto his shoulders and nails him with The Wasteland for the win.

Winner: Wade Barrett

After the match, Barrett cuts a short promo where he vows to be the first British superstar to win the MiTB Ladder match. Cole reminds us that there is only one spot left for the MITB Ladder match at WrestleMania.

Josh plugs tonight's main event that will be Christian taking on Sheamus.

Commercial break.

Back live, the Usos make their unique entrance. The winners of this match will meet Santino and Zack Ryder next Monday on Raw in the finals of this tournament. Willam Regal and Tyson Kidd come out next with Regal's theme song.

The Usos vs William Regal & Tyson Kidd

The bell rings and it’s Regal starting things out for his team against Jay Uso. Regal takes Jay right down. Jay tries to catch Regal, but Regal counters with a powerslam that’s good for a two count. Kidd makes the blind tag, and Regal hip tosses Kidd into Jay, where he hits a nice hurricarana that’s good for a near fall. Regal is back in, but he’s taken off of his feet by Jay. Jay tags in Jimmy, who comes in and pounds on Regal in the corner with rapid fire right hands. Jimmy tries for the pin, gets two, and stomps away at Regal, trying again and getting another near fall. Jay tags in, and the Uso’s hit a nasty double team move, snapping Regal ’s neck back. Regal is able to fight Jay off, but he’s not able to get to his corner before Jimmy comes back in and prevents it. Jimmy is a house of fire, but Regal comes back with a back body drop, and he’s able to tag in Kidd. Kidd comes in and goes right to work on Jay, hitting him with a dropkick to the head and a series of kicks to the chest in the corner. Kidd hits a surprise roll up, but Jimmy makes a blind tag and a double team from Jimmy and Jay leads to a near fall for the Uso’s. Jimmy climbs the turnbuckle, and tries for the Snuka splash, but Kidd gets his knees up to prevent it. Kidd is able to make the tag to Regal, who comes in with a giant shoulder block to take Jimmy off his feet. Regal locks in the Regal Stretch butJay gets in and breaks it. Kidd gets in and Jay back drops him over the ropes but Kidd hangs into the apron. Jay charges but Kidd pulls down the ropes and Jay gets dropped out of the ring. Jimmy hits a kick to the jaw to drop Kidd off of the apron. Regal comes from behind with the Regal-plex. Regal follows that up with the Knee Trembler for the victory.

Winners: William Regal & Tyson Kidd!

After the match, Regal and Tyson celebrate in the ring as the Tag Team Champions, Primo and Epico look on from the back.

The HHH vs Undertaker promo hits.

They run down the current WrestleMania match card. Kane vs Randy Orton was made official last Wednesday on wwe.com after Orton's own request. Then they talk about the MITB Ladder match. It's R-Truth, Alberto Del Rio, the Miz, Kofi Kingston, Wade Barrett, Hunico, Justin Gabriel and either Cody Rhodes or Ted Dibiase. The final MITB Qualifying match is up next.

Commercial break.

We are back and Ted Dibiase makes his way down to the ring. The Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes comes out and this is a rematch from last night's WWE Superstars but now there is a prize.

MITB Qualifying match - Ted Dibiase vs Cody Rhodes

They lock up and Ted backs Cody into the corner but Cody with a kick and a side head lock followed by a punch. Ted with a drop kick and then he sends Cody into the turnbuckles. Ted with a series of kicks but Cody with an Irish whip and a drop kick. Ted with an inside cradle for a near fall. Cody with a punch but Ted with a rollup into a bridge for a near fall. Cody gets a near fall of his own. Ted misses a charge into the corner and he hits the ring post with his shoulder. Cody with knees to Ted as Ted comes off the ropes. Cody with an elbow to the head and then he puts Ted in a hammer lock and adds a cross face. Cody with a knee when Ted tries to escape. Cody with head butts and then he yells at Ted. Ted with snake eyes followed by a punch and clothesline. Ted with a reverse atomic drop followed by a rebound clothesline. Ted tries for Dream Street but Cody backs Ted into the corner.
Rhodes hits the Beautiful Disaster and then he sets for the Cross Rhodes, but Drew McIntyre comes out and he distracts Rhodes long enough for Dibiase to roll up Cody and get the three counts.

Winner: Ted Dibiase!

After the match, Ted celebrates his victory outside the ring as Rhodes looks at McIntyre who is at the top of the ramp now. Rhodes yells at Drew that he is a dead man and Drew smiles.

Monday night Raw Recap airs.

The Divas Champion Beth Phoenix comes out and she will compete against a local Diva.

The match begins and Phoenix picks her up before powering her into the corner. Phoenix holds on to her and runs across the ring, powering her into the other corner. Phoenix squashes her down with one hand and hits the Samoan Wrecking Ball. Phoenix hits a backbreaker, keeps holding her, and hits another. Phoenix drags her around the ring by the hair. Phoenix gets her in a torture rack and jumps up for a backbreaker. Phoenix hits a Glam Slam for the win.

Winner: Beth Phoenix!

Afterwards, Beth gets a mic and she says that even though she just squashed that girl at least she got to sweat. At WrestleMania she will not have to even get sweat as she will beat the old washed-up Trish Stratus with one single blow.

The Money in the Bank Ladder match at WrestleMania will be: Alberto Del Rio vs Kofi Kingston vs The Miz vs R-Truth vs Justin Gabriel vs Hunico vs Wade Barrett vs Ted Dibiase.

The World Champion Daniel Bryan confronts AJ backstage and he says he is proud of her about what she did to Eve last Tuesday. Christian walks up and says that he doesn't like Bryan but he hates Sheamus so much more. Bryan says that he will be at Christian's corner tonight.

Mark Henry makes his way down to the ring. Out next is the viper Randy Orton who gets a big amount of cheers by the crowd.

Randy Orton vs Mark Henry

They lock up and Henry backs Orton into the corner. Orton with punches but Henry with a body block and then he stands on Orton’s chest. Henry with a forearm to the back and then he throws Orton to the floor. Henry goes to the floor and he connects with a forearm to Orton’s back and then he sends Orton back into the ring. Orton with a kick and a drop kick that sends Henry to the floor.

Commercial break.

We are back and Orton with another drop kick that knocks Henry off the apron. Orton pushes Henry back into the ring but Henry with a head butt to the midsection. Henry gets Orton up and hits a power slam for a near fall. Orton punches Henry but Henry with head butts to Orton. Henry tells Orton that he owns him as he kicks Orton. Henry continues to work on Orton with a forearm to the back. Henry works on the arm and he applies a nerve hold. Orton knocks Henry down with a shoulder tackle and then Orton with a series of knee drops. Orton with the Orton Stomp to Henry and then Orton looks around as he finishes it of with a boot to the head. Orton drops down for the RKO push ups but Henry counters it sending Orton into the corner. Henry with a splash in the corner followed by a power-slam. Henry goes for a body splash but Orton moves. Orton connects with the RKO. Before Orton can make the cover, Kane's pyro hits and the big red monster comes out. Kane gets into the ring and Orton unloads on him with right hands as the bell rings and the match ends in a no contest. Orton clotheslines Kane over the ropes into the outside and follows Kane as they start brawling through the fans. Kane with a strong uppercut and he heads to the back as Orton follows. Back in the ring Mark Henry tries to get up after the RKO and the Great Khali makes his way down to the ring. Khali gets in the ring and puts both of his hands around Henry's throat. Khali then connects with a huge Punjabi Plunge.

Another WrestleMania promo airs.

Daniel Bryan comes out and he will join commentary for the main event.
Sheamus comes out and he has a stare down with the World Champion. Christian is out next.

Christian vs Sheamus

They lock up and Sheamus backs Christian into the corner but Sheamus misses with a punch. Sheamus does not miss with his next punch and then he connects with a knee followed by a series of punches. Christian slides through Sheamus’ legs and connects with an uppercut. Christian with a drop toe hold that sends Sheamus into the ropes and then Christian with a slingshot to the floor followed by an uppercut. Sheamus brings Christian back into the ring with a biel and he follows that with a boot to the head and he gets a near fall. Sheamus with a punch to the midsection followed by a back elbow. Sheamus chokes Christian in the ropes but he misses a charge and he goes over the top rope to the floor. Sheamus with a shoulder to Christian from the apron and then he tries to suplex Christian to the floor, but Christian stops him and he punches Sheamus and then pulls Sheamus off the apron to the floor. Christian goes up top but Sheamus stops him and he knocks Christian off the top rope to the floor. We go to commercial.

Commercial break.

We are back and Sheamus with a slam and he gets a near fall. Sheamus puts Christian in the ropes and he connects with a series of forearms. Sheamus with a knee drop and he gets a near fall. Sheamus with an elbow to the head and then he applies a rear chin lock with his knee in Christian’s back. Sheamus turns it into a reverse chin lock. Christian punches Sheamus in the midsection. Christian avoids a slam and hits an inverted DDT for a near fall. Sheamus misses a charge into the corner and Christian hits a pendulum kick followed by a cross body for a near fall. Sheamus with an elbow followed by a knee lift. Sheamus misses a short arm clothesline and Christian with a kick followed by a sunset flip off the second turnbuckle for a near fall. Sheamus with a clothesline and he regains control of the match. Sheamus signals that it is over but Christian with a back body drop and then he goes to the turnbuckles for a back elbow. Christian tries for the Killswitch but Sheamus counters and tries for a belly-to-back suplex but Christian lands on his feet. Sheamus with a uranage back breaker for a near fall. Sheamus with a kick to the midsection and then he puts Christian on the top turnbuckle. Sheamus punches Christian but Christian fights back and hits a tornado DDT and he gets a near fall.
Sheamus rolls to the apron and he punches Christian and hits another knee lift followed by a slingshot shoulder tackle but Sheamus can only get a two count. Sheamus gets set for the Celtic Cross but Christian counters into an inside cradle for a 2 count. Sheamus takes down Christian with a big clothesline. Sheamus calls for the Brogue kick but Daniel Bryan gets into the apron. Sheamus knocks Bryan off but Christian rolls up Sheamus for the pin-fall.

Winner: Christian!

After the match, Christian slides out of the ring and heads to the back celebrating. Bryan goes to hit Sheamus with the World title belt but Sheamus takes him out with a Brogue kick. Sheamus drops Bryan out of the ring and he clears the announcer table. Sheamus then power-boms Bryan through the table. Sheamus gets the World title belt and stands over Bryan as the show goes off...