WWE Smackdown October 29, 2010

MILWAUKEE – World Heavyweight Champion Kane’s funeral for The Undertaker turned to chaos, thanks to interruptions by Alberto Del Rio, Rey Mysterio and Edge. Meanwhile, The Rated-R Superstar rose above his fellow contenders, winning a Triple Threat No. 1 Contender’s Match to secure the right to face “The Devil’s Favorite Demon” at Survivor Series.

Edge def. Rey Mysterio and Alberto Del Rio in a Triple Threat No. 1 Contender’s Match
In a tumultuous Triple Threat Match that saw Edge, Alberto Del Rio and Rey Mysterio battle tooth and nail for supreme victory, it was the nine-time World Champion who ultimately rose above. As Del Rio was attempting to counter Mysterio’s 619 attack – hoisting The Ultimate Underdog up on his shoulders – The Ultimate Opportunist blasted the aristocratic Superstar with the Spear for the victory. Despite an incredible battle by all three warriors, it is The Master Manipulator who will challenge World Heavyweight Champion Kane at Survivor Series (Match preview).

Big Show & Kofi Kingston def. “Dashing” Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre
Following a verbal exchange between Big Show and Cody Rhodes concerning Kelly Kelly, The World’s Largest Athlete recruited Kofi Kingston to help him take on the “Dashing” one and his partner Drew McIntyre. When Big Show looked ready to execute a giant chokeslam on Rhodes, the handsome Superstar signaled frantically for McIntyre to help. No assistance came from the “Chosen One,” however, and Rhodes was subsequently hurled to the canvas and defeated. Following the match, the former WWE Tag Team Champions dissolved their partnership in a heated argument.

Kelly Kelly won an Eight-Diva Tag Team Match
When a sultry Divas Halloween costume contest was cut short by Team Lay-Cool, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long decided to have the smart, sexy and powerful beauties battle it out in an Eight-Diva Tag Team Match. Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Kelly Kelly & Melina took on Michelle McCool, Layla, Alicia Fox & Rosa Mendes. In the end, Kelly Kelly – dressed as Little Bow Peep – defeated Rosa Mendes – dressed as a leprechaun – with the K2 legdrop.

Jack Swagger def. Kaval
Despite an incredible effort by Kaval, the tenacious Superstar was once again denied his first SmackDown victory, falling victim to Jack Swagger’s dreaded ankle lock.

United States Champion Daniel Bryan def. Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler in a Non-Title Match
In another intense match-up, Daniel Bryan defeated Dolph Ziggler for the third time in a week. As the United States Champion was trying to escape Ziggler’s infamous sleeper hold, the referee got knocked down. While the official was incapacitated, Ziggler went for the pin on his dazed adversary. Though his girlfriend, SmackDown Official Consultant Vickie Guerrero, entered the ring and counted to three, the recovered referee refused to acknowledge that the match was over. As Guerrero exited the ring, Bryan hit a devastating kick on his distracted opponent and picked up the three-count.

A funeral for The Undertaker
After burying The Undertaker alive at WWE Bragging Rights, Kane returned to SmackDown to inform the WWE Universe that they’d never see The Deadman again. Despite involvement by The Nexus in the epic pay-per-view showdown, Kane also dismissed the idea that anyone but he was responsible for the dark legend’s demise.

However, during a moment of silence for The Phenom, Alberto Del Rio interrupted, blatantly knocking Paul Bearer’s mystical urn to the mat. Moments after a conflict ensued, in which Del Rio took down the World Heavyweight Champion, Rey Mysterio emerged. Although Del Rio evaded the 619, The Ultimate Underdog dialed his favorite maneuver up on “The Father of Destruction.” Kane recovered and sent Mysterio from the ring, only to be Speared by Edge. Afterward, Long announced the Triple Threat No. 1 Contender’s Match between Del Rio, Mysterio and Edge to determine who would face The Big Red Monster at Survivor Series for the World Title.

WWE Superstars October 28, 2010

MATCH:Tyler Reks def. Chris Masters
After brutalizing Kaval and stealing his spot on Team SmackDown on the Oct. 15 edition of SmackDown, Tyler Reks made it clear to the WWE Universe that he was here to make a serious impact. The dreadlocked devastator brought this focus to “WWE Superstars,” but he was locking up with a much larger opponent in the form of Chris Masters. As a man who could top Reks in the power department, The Masterpiece had the ability to stop the destructive Superstar, but Reks refused to be outdone. Displaying some serious strength of his own, the California native was able to hoist Masters above his head and slam him to the mat for a commanding victory.

MATCH:MVP def. Curt Hawkins
It was only three weeks ago on “WWE Superstars” that Curt Hawkins brutally ended his association with his former tag team partner Vance Archer. Hoping to now make his mark as a singles competitor, the aggressive SmackDown Superstar stepped into the ring with MVP tonight, but was unable to bounce The Ballin’ Superstar. Realizing that Hawkins was attempting to earn some attention by humiliating him, The Franchise Playa brought his A-game and stopped his hungry, young opponent with The Playmaker.

MATCH:Zack Ryder def. Tyson Kidd
As lifelong friends that practically grew up in a wrestling ring, The Hart Dynasty earned their reputation in WWE based on their flawless teamwork. But ever since dropping the WWE Tag Team Championships at Night of Champions, the team of Tyson Kidd & David Hart Smith has completely lost their ability to focus. The pink and black duo’s woes continued tonight as Kidd tried his luck in singles action against Zack Ryder and was defeated by The Long Island Loudmouth after a miscommunication with Smith. After the bout, the pair nearly came to blows before being separated by Natalya.

MATCH:Mark Henry def. Jey Uso
How do you overpower The World’s Strongest Man? That was the question on Jey Uso’s mind as he stepped into the ring with the massive Mark Henry. Unfortunately for the tag team specialist, Uso couldn’t figure out an answer to that problem. Even with his brother, Jimmy, and his manager, Tamina, attempting to interfere on his behalf, Jey couldn’t get the big man off his feet and was ultimately squashed by the World’s Strongest Slam.

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WWE Superstars October 21, 2010

WWE Tag Team Champions “Dashing” Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre def. MVP & Chris Masters
There was no shortage of ego on display when the sinister WWE Tag Team Champions battled The Ballin’ Superstar and The Masterpiece in non-title action. Although their coveted championships were not on the line, Rhodes & McIntyre didn’t plan on being embarrassed by their talented opponents and used every underhanded trick in the rule breaker book to guarantee victory. Still, the arrogant duo’s biggest advantage proved to be their experience. When the action reached a fever pitch with all four Superstars in the ring, Rhodes had the presence of mind to identify MVP as the legal man and nail him with the dreaded Cross Rhodes to score a huge win.

The Nexus invaded “WWE Superstars”
Although The Nexus has carried out their most shocking acts on Raw, the dangerous band of rebels has slowly spread across all of WWE like a ruthless virus. Tonight, the marauding faction made their first appearance on “WWE Superstars” where Wade Barrett issued some choice words to his WWE Bragging Rights opponent, WWE Champion Randy Orton. Guaranteeing victory, Barrett vowed that WWE would be forever changed once he captured the coveted title. The Nexus leader proved he’s not all bluster with his victory over John Cena at Hell in a Cell, so The Viper should be prepared for some serious competition on Sunday night.

William Regal def. Darren Young
Give Darren Young credit for trying. Two weeks after falling to William Regal on “WWE Superstars,” the energetic competitor locked up with the dangerous veteran again and pushed his rival to the limit. Using his speed and tenacity to disorient The British Brawler, the former Nexus member came within a hair of winning, but was ultimately caught off guard by Regal’s brutal offense. He may have lost in the end, but Young proved to the WWE Universe that he belongs in the ring with the best of them.

Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov def. The Usos
Whoever coined the saying “opposites attract” must have seen the team of Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov in action. Since linking up on Raw, the duo has impressed with some big victories and continued this trend tonight by defeating Jimmy & Jey Uso. Working together flawlessly, the powerful Kozlov battered their opponents while Santino waited for the perfect moment to execute his dreaded “cobra” strike and pick up the victory. The members of Team Raw are hoping the Italian Superstar will be as effective when he joins them in the WWE Bragging Rights Tag Team Elimination Match on Sunday.

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EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada – Just like on Monday’s Raw, SmackDown prevailed when both brands went to war. But in a shocking end to the main event – in which WWEChampion Randy Orton defeated World Heavyweight Kane to get a win for Raw – The Undertaker emerged through the bottom of the ring and pulled "The Devil's Favorite Demon" below.

WWE Champion Randy Orton def. World Heavyweight Champion Kane

WWE Champion Randy Orton made a rare trip to SmackDownto take on World Heavyweight Champion Kane. With major matches looming at WWE Bragging Rights for both Superstars, it was WWE’s Apex Predator who prevailed after a distraction from an unseen Undertaker.

Following a brief moment of darkness in the arena, Orton struck with a blistering RKO for the win. After the loss, a rattled Kane searched about for his brother. Then, The Deadman finally revealed his presence by emerging right through the bottom of the ring to grab hold of The Big Red Monster! With Kane grasping at the tattered mat, The Demon of Death Valley pulled his brother below the ring. Is it an ominous sign of things to come in their Buried Alive Match at WWE Bragging Rights?

Kelly Kelly & Natalya def. The self-professed "Co-Divas Champions" Layla & Michelle McCool
In a match featuring Lay-Cool mocking members of the legendary Hart family, Natalya served up some retribution by making self-professed "Co-Divas Champion" Layla submit to the Sharpshooter. At WWE Bragging Rights, Layla will be the one to defend the Divas Championship against Natalya. Who will prevail when the Divas Title is at stake? (Preview)

Edge def. CM Punk by Disqualification
In a match that Edge called for against CM Punk, mayhem ensued when members of Team Raw interfered. Although the match was ruled an immediate disqualification win for Edge, it was far from over. Chaos reigned as Superstars from both brands tangled with one another. In the end, the blue brand stood tall after The Ultimate Opportunist Speared Punk. Which brand will reign supreme at WWE Bragging Rights?

Alberto Del Rio def. John Morrison
After driving himself to the ring in a Mercedes, Alberto Del Rio went to work against John Morrison, who requested the bout at the start of the night. Despite picking his opponent, The Monday Night Delight failed to win on a Friday, after he was forced to submit to Del Rio’s highly-effective cross armbreaker.

Jack Swagger def. Santino Marella
In a match called for by Jack Swagger, it was mascot mayhem when Santino Marella struck the "Swagger Soaring Eagle" with his deadly "cobra" strike. Next, Hornswoggle capitalized and hit the bird with a splash from atop the ring steps. Finally, The All-American American put an end to the hijinks when he forced Marella to tap out of his painful ankle lock.

Big Show, Rey Mysterio & Kofi Kingston def. The Miz, Sheamus & Ezekiel Jackson
The night kicked off with members of Raw and SmackDown issuing challenges to each other – as well as a major tone-setting win for the blue brand.

After Big Show downed The Miz with a brutal chokeslam in the ensuing Six-Man Tag Team Match, Rey Mysterio finished off the Team Raw captain with a stunning splash from atop the shoulders of The World’s Largest Athlete. SmackDown is looking to carry the momentum forward to WWE Bragging Rights.

WWE NXT October 26, 2010

• NXT Rookie Diva Challenge: Kaitlyn won the Halloween CostumeContest
  

• Naomi def. Maxine
  

• Brie Bella def. A.J.
  

• NXT RookieDiva Challenge: Maxine won the Halloween Candy Eating Contest
  

• Aksana & Goldust def. Maryse & Ted DiBiase

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GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Halloween may be a night for demonic spirits to wreak havoc on the living, but just six days prior to All Hallows Eve, a presence equally as sadistic, Wade Barrett, was busy haunting his nemesis, John Cena.

MATCH:John Cena def. WWE Champion Randy Orton by Disqualification

Turnabout, meet fair play. One night earlier, Wade Barrett had defeated WWE Champion Randy Orton by disqualification at WWE Bragging Rights thanks to John Cena. Tonight, the Englishman made certain Cena won his match against Orton by the very same means.

No, Barrett wasn’t really helping Cena, per se – he was helping himself. You see, earlier in the evening, Raw’s anonymous GM arranged a no disqualifications, no count-outs Match, featuring a special guest referee, in four weeks at Survivor Series between Barrett and Orton for the WWE Title. Were The Viper to win, he would choose the referee. If Cena were to win, however, the fester from Manchester would choose, which is precisely what happened.

After Barrett ambushed The Nexus’ reluctant warrior, the rest of the outlaws, including Nexus' newest members, Husky Harris and Michael McGillicutty, charged the ring to attack Orton. Cena fought them off before Barrett exercised his right to select the guest referee for his championship match against WWE’s Apex Predator. In a shrewd stroke, the Nexus leader chose Cena, but not without thickening the plot. Barrett added that if he wins the WWE Title at Survivor Series, Cena is free from The Nexus. However, if he does not win the championship, Cena will be fired!

Pee-wee Herman will guest star on Raw next week
Prepare for one big adventure as Pee-wee Herman rides in next Monday as Raw celebrity guest star. The irreverent comedian is taking a break from his Broadway show, The Pee-wee Herman Show, to bring his special brand of humor – and red bowtie – to the WWE Universe.

MATCH:Santino Marella def. Sheamus
Yes, you read that correctly. An irate Sheamus challenged Santino Marella to a match – and lost! The Irishman pinned Team Raw’s poor showing at WWE Bragging Rightson The Italian Stallion. Rather than succumbing to the Celtic clubbing one might expect, Santino had help from Team Raw cohort John Morrison, who helped dropped the pale persecutor and allow the Italian to cover for the three-count.

MATCH:The Miz def. R-Truth
When you point a finger at others, remember that four of your fingers are pointing back at you. It’s a lesson The Miz would be wise to remember. Instead, Raw’s Team captain blamed his teammates for their loss at WWE Bragging Rights. When Eve came out to set him straight, he was hardly receptive. That’s when R-Truth arrived to put an exclamation on her point.

Before things turned too heated, Raw’s mystery GM arranged a match then and there. While Truth hit “The Cleveland Screamer” with more than just the facts, Mr. Money in the Bank still managed to prevail as his assistant Alex Riley watched from ringside.

Prior to the match, Miz told the WWE Universe that Team SmackDown’s Rey Mysterio should have been disqualified at WWE Bragging Rights and then challenged him to show up on Raw next week.

MATCH:Self-professed “Co-WWE Divas Champions” Michelle McCool & Layla def. Melina & Gail Kim
Will someone – anyone! – please put WWE’s Mean Girls in their place? Self-proclaimed “Co-WWE Divas Champions” Michelle McCool & Layla once again won – and boasted about being the “greatest WWE Divas in history.” After defeating Natalya the night before at WWE Bragging Rights, Lay-Cool disposed of Melina & Gail Kim, when McCool pinned the lovely Latina. What-eva!

MATCH:U.S. Champion Daniel Bryan def. Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler in a Non-Title Match
Arrogant, manipulative, conceited … unlucky? During his match against U.S. Champion Daniel Bryan at WWE Bragging Rights last night, Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler lost when the referee appeared to blow a call. Tonight, with Ziggler’s lady friend, SmackDown Official Consultant Vickie Guerrero, and a watchful CM Punk observing from ringside, Ziggler again went down in flames after yet another seeming mistake by a referee.

MATCH:Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater def. WWE Tag Team Champions David Otunga & John Cena; WWE Champion Randy Orton to face John Cena Wade Barrett appeared as dark and moody as a winter in England. No wonder. The night before at WWE Bragging Rights, the leader of The Nexus informed John Cena that if he were to lose his match against WWE Champion Randy Orton, Cena would be fired from WWE. Well, the petulant Brit defeated The Viper by disqualification thanks to a well-timed Attitude Adjustment on him by his unwilling bodyguard, Cena. One problem: A title cannot change hands on a disqualification. All of which meant that Cena would not be fired and that Orton would retain the title.

Barrett, however, knew he possessed leverage. At WWE Bragging Rights, Cena was forced to pair with David Otunga, and the two captured the WWE Tag Team Titles. The men would soon be stripped of those honors when Barrett arranged a match and ordered Otunga to lay down for Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater, who walked away new champions.

Afterward, Raw’s anonymous General Manager stated, via laptop, that Orton would defend his title against Barrett in four weeks in a match featuring no disqualifications, no count-outs and a special guest referee. To determine the referee, the WWE Champion was forced to battle a member of Nexus, with the winner to select who’ll wear the stripes. Barrett’s choice of Nexus member to face Orton? John Cena, but of course

Bragging Rights 2010(PPV) Results

MATCH:Wade Barrett (with John Cena) def. WWE Champion Randy Orton by Disqualification

MINNEAPOLIS - Wade Barrett had taken out the ultimate insurance policy – or so he thought. During his WWETitle Match against champion Randy Orton, the leader of The Nexus ordered John Cena to remain in his corner. Although Barrett felt confident that he had covered his bases, his reluctant disciple managed to essentially outsmart him and deny the Englishman’s claim, allowing Orton to retain.

To further ensure a victory, the Englishman dropped a bombshell prior to the bout: If he were to lose the match, Cena would be fired from WWE. The ultimatum staggered Cena, who had captured the WWE Tag Team Titles with David Otunga earlier in the evening. Could Cena really further the ambitions of such a loathsome individual? And if he refused, could he possibly cope with being terminated from the company he loves, forbidden from competing in a WWE ring?

An opportunity would eventually reveal itself in the glimmer of a snake’s eye. Midway through the match, the referee was knocked unconscious. Taking advantage, the remaining three members of Nexus rushed the ring to attack Orton. They were quickly chased off by Cena, who explained that he was trying to save Barrett from being disqualified. As the contest progressed and fatigue washed over Barrett, Orton prepared to unleash an RKO. Just as he coiled himself, however, Cena recognized his opening.

Cena, who had been forced to join Nexus after losing at Hell in a Cell, pushed Orton aside and hoisted Barrett atop his shoulders. For a moment, it appeared as if Cena had suffered enough abuse and was going to avenge himself with an Attitude Adjustment. When the Englishman came crashing to the canvas, however, Cena’s brilliant method suddenly revealed itself.

He had ensured Barrett’s victory by disqualification – and saved his career in the process. Although the Englishman had officially prevailed, a title cannot change hands due to a disqualification. Perhaps The Viper should have been relieved, but there’s no reasoning with a furious snake. Instead, Orton leveled both Barrett and his unwilling lackey with a poetic pair of RKOs.

The outcome ensures that Orton remains WWE Champion, that Cena will not be terminated from WWE and that Barrett will be more determined than ever to make his reluctant disciple’s life a living hell.

MATCH:World Heavyweight Champion Kane def. The Undertaker (Buried Alive Match)

MINNEAPOLIS – In the days leading up to WWE Bragging Rights, World Heavyweight Champion Kane’s father Paul Bearer vowed that The Undertaker would be “drowned in a hell of dirt and darkness” in the Buried Alive Match. Tonight, the morbid manager’s ominous words came true as “The Devil’s Favorite Demon” defeated his brother in a brutal, emotional contest by sadistically entombing The Deadman with help from The Nexus under tons of black soil in a six-foot deep abyss.

It is fitting that the rivalry between Kane and The Undertaker would come to an end at a grave. As two brothers who were raised in a funeral home, the morbid Superstars have spent their entire lives locked in a complicated, love-hate relationship that constantly tempted the fates. But the animosity between the two big Superstars was never as heated as it has been in the past few months. Since being brutally attacked by Kane in May, Undertaker has attempted to gain retribution against his brother, but The Big Red Monster managed to stop the weakened Phenom on each occasion. At Hell in a Cell, Undertaker was even betrayed by Paul Bearer and lost to Kane for the second time in a row.

WWEBragging Rights was The Demon from Death Valley’s third and final chance to defeat his twisted brother and win the World Heavyweight Championship, and it looked as though he was well on his way to doing it. Brutalizing Kane with everything that wasn’t nailed down, Undertaker was close to burying the vicious Superstar alive, but the four feral members of The Nexus suddenly attacked The Deadman and began to brutalize him.

Exhausted and overwhelmed by the horde, the legendary Superstar was finally knocked into the dark, suffocating pit by no less than five adversaries. There was little The Deadman could do as he lay helpless and vulnerable at the bottom of the grave, but watch as Kane flashed a cruel smile as tons of dirt poured from a bulldozer into the burial ground.

With The Phenom interred deep below the ground, the Target Center went dark and a sharp bolt of lightning cut across the arena. It was a sure sign that The Deadman’s presence was still with the WWE Universe, but who knows when he will rise again.

MATCH:Team SmackDown def. Team Raw (WWE Bragging Rights Tag Team Elimination Match)

MINNEAPOLIS – After an emotion-charged 7-on-7 Tag Team Elimination Match, Team SmackDown defeated Team Raw to take home the WWE Bragging Rightstrophy for the second year in a row.

As the match continued, and the list of remaining competitors dwindled down, the final four Superstars were Edge and Rey Mysterio vs. Ezekiel Jackson and Team Raw captain The Miz.

Despite Team Raw’s confidence and drive, it was a Spear from The Rated-R Superstar to The Miz which earned Team SmackDown the win.

Although SmackDown was victorious, there was not total cohesion on team blue. While battling CM Punk outside the ring, Alberto Del Rio slammed Rey Mysterio into the ring barrier. In obvious pain, Mysterio was led back to the locker room by WWEofficials. However, The Ultimate Underdog was still able to compete and returned to help his team by pinning both CM Punk and big Ezekiel Jackson.

In the final moments of the match, NXT Rookie Alex Riley helped thwart the full force of a 619 from Mysterio to Miz. But, the strike was just enough to stun Miz and allow The Ulimate Opportunist to seal the deal.

At last year’s WWE Bragging Rights, the winning brand was determined by tallying the number of victories from each brand during the entire night. This year however, everything rode on which brand won the tag team match.

What’s next from the reigning WWE brand? Catch the next edition of SmackDown at 8/7 CT on Syfy.

MATCH:John Cena & David Otunga def. Drew McIntyre & "Dashing" Cody Rhodes (New WWE Tag Team Champions)

MINNEAPOLIS – At WWE Bragging Rights, on the strength of the STF heard ‘round the world, the unlikely combination of John Cena and David Otunga reigned supreme over Drew McIntyre & “Dashing” Cody Rhodes in an impromptu title match, delivering the glorious WWE Tag Team Championship into the hands of The Nexus. Match photos

The spur-of-the-moment contest was made by the anonymous Raw General Manager.

Wade Barrett – the outspoken leader of The Nexus – immediately came before the WWE Universe, naming Nexus member David Otunga for the monumental undertaking. But, it was his announcement that John Cena would team with Otunga that completely shocked the WWE Universe.

Despite being forced to join The Nexus after losing to Barrett at WWE Hell in a Cell – one of the hardest ordeals the illustrious Superstar has ever faced – Cena arrived completely fired up for his latest championship opportunity. And though he refused to work as a cohesive unit with his new tag team partner, it was the decorated Superstar, known for never backing down from any challenge, who locked Rhodes into his patented submission maneuver to thrust The Nexus into championship glory.

But, Cena’s tag team victory did not come without defiance. Following the match, The Champ brought the Cenation into an absolute frenzy, hitting Otunga with the Attitude Adjustment.

One of the most hated factions in WWE history has reached the golden realm, forever cementing its place in squared circle history. And as John Cena travels further and further down The Nexus wormhole, the WWE Universe will look to Monday Night Raw, waiting to see if their hero can ever find his way out again.

MATCH:United States Champion Daniel Bryan def. Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler

MINNEAPOLIS - United States Champion Daniel Bryan has plenty to brag about after making Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler tap out to his patented LeBell Lock, picking up the win in the opening contest of WWE Bragging Rights. Not only was Bryan victorious in this non-title champion vs. champion match, but the U.S. Champion also earned Raw its first victory over SmackDown at this year’s event.

During a SmackDown invasion of Monday Night Raw, Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler was introduced to the Raw audience by his girlfriend, SmackDown Official Consultant Vickie Guerrero. Friday Night’s power couple entered the ring and proceeded to gloat to the WWEUniverse about why Ziggler makes such a great Intercontinental Champion. Before the arrogance was allowed to go too far, Raw’s United States Champion Daniel Bryan confronted the smitten pair, issuing a challenge to Ziggler.

What occurred next on Raw would ultimately foreshadow what transpired at WWE Bragging Rights. After the challenge was issued, the two champions got physical and before long, WWE officials had to pull Bryan off of Ziggler, who was firmly locked in the U.S. Champion’s LeBell Lock.

Live from the Target Center at WWE Bragging Rights, Bryan succeeded in proving that on this particular night, he was the better champion. The action was intense and kept the Minneapolis crowd on the edge of their seats with many near falls. As the two Superstars battled back and forth, Vickie kept screaming words of encouragement for her beau. But Vickie’s piercing screams weren’t enough to distract Bryan as he once again captured Ziggler in his painful submission hold and forced the Intercontinental Champion to tap out.

While no titles changed hands or were unified, Bryan earned something more important, especially for this event: A victory for Raw. Surely, Monday Night’s Superstars hoped that this win in the opening bout would set the tone for Team SmackDown vs. Team Raw later in the evening.

While Ziggler came up short in what was a very physical and memorable contest, both he and Daniel Bryan demonstrated why they are the Intercontinental Champion and United States Champion, respectively, and have their names etched in history with the legendary likes of Pat Patterson, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Harley Race and more.

MATCH:Self-professed "Co-Divas Champion" Layla def. Natalya

MINNEAPOLIS – Thanks to a little help from her “BFF” Michelle McCool, Layla successfully defended the Divas Championship in her bout with Natalya at WWE Bragging Rights, ensuring that the butterfly-emblazoned title will remain in the possession of the self-professed “Co-Divas Champions,” Lay-Cool, for the foreseeable future.

While either member of Lay-Cool can defend the Divas Championship, as stipulated by SmackDown’s Official Consultant Vickie Guerrero, it was decided just two days before this collision that Layla would be the one to battle Natalya at WWE Bragging Rights. However, that didn’t prevent Michelle from getting involved in the action, nailing Natalya with a kick to the face when the referee was distracted. Layla then capitalized, scoring a pinfall victory.

WWE’s Mean Girls last collided with Natalya on the pay-per-view stage at Hell in a Cell, where Layla intentionally disqualified defending champion Michelle, thus preventing the first female graduate of the legendary Hart Dungeon from capturing her first championship in WWE. As was the case during that chaotic confrontation, the fearless and determined Natalya seemed to be a Sharpshooter away from becoming the new Divas Champion, but Lay-Cool’s treachery once again triumphed over the Hart Dynasty Diva’s renowned in-ring ability.

Like numerous WWE Divas before her, Natalya has often found herself on the receiving end of Lay-Cool’s verbal venom. While other competitors might be discouraged by Layla & Michelle’s persistent taunts over the last several weeks, the third-generation competitor has countered their so-called “real talk” with her unmatched athleticism and indomitable fighting spirit.

Outmatched and, as the WWE Universe can attest, outclassed, Lay-Cool resorted to their infamously underhanded tactics to leave the Target Center with their heads held high, their noses in the air and the Divas Championship in their grasp. At WWE Bragging Rights, appropriately, the devious duo had plenty to brag about.

Although she has fallen to Lay-Cool once again, Natalya’s quest to become Divas Champion will continue, as will Lay-Cool’s mission to flaunt their “flawlessness” at every turn. Watch Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown to keep up with these and all of WWE’s sexy, smart and powerful Divas.

MATCH:Ted DiBiase (with Maryse) def. Goldust (with Aksana)

MINNEAPOLIS – With Maryse in his corner, a determined Ted DiBiase battled Goldust at WWE Bragging Rights, eager to reclaim the Million Dollar Title The Bizarre One took from him. DiBiase succeeded in earning a victory over his rival, but it was Goldust who walked away from the Target Center with the glittering prize.

Several weeks ago, Goldust began stalking DiBiase’s Million Dollar Title. Since claiming the bling as his own, the golden Superstar’s good fortune has skyrocketed. In addition to upping victory count, Goldust has asked his NXT Rookie Diva, Aksana, for her hand in marriage. And at WWEBragging Rights, it was the Lithuanian beauty’s help that allowed him to keep the Million Dollar Title.

When Maryse attacked Aksana at ringside, Goldust became distracted, allowing DiBiase to capitalize and defeat The Bizarre One. Aksana then held the Million Dollar Title while flirting with DiBiase after the match, prompting Goldust to hit a devastating Final Cut on his opponent. With DiBiase down, Goldust reclaimed the Million Dollar Title, and left the ring with both of his diamond-encrusted beauties – the title and Aksana.

Surely this isn’t the end of the rivalry between Goldust and DiBiase. Will The Bizarre One walk down the aisle in two weeks with the Million Dollar Title on one arm, and his bride, Aksana on the other? Or will one of Raw’s most angry and arrogant couples, DiBiase and Maryse, try to step in the Golden duo’s way?

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Hell in A Cell 2010(PPV) Results

MATCH:World Heavyweight Champion Kane def. The Undertaker (Hell in a Cell
Match)

DALLAS – Locking horns with his brother, The Undertaker, inside the chaotic confines of Hell in a Cell, World Heavyweight ChampionKane emerged from Satan’s Structure with his coveted “holy grail” after Paul Bearer turned on The Phenom.

In a pre-match interview with Josh Mathews, the returning “Father of Destruction” explained that he’s been spending the past six years biding his time and “waiting for the time” to make his presence felt. Indeed, Bearer made an impact at Hell in a Cell – but not in the way The Undertaker had anticipated.

In this epic encounter, which shook the very foundation of Dallas’ American Airlines Center, Kane seemed to gain the upper hand when he successfully reversed The Undertaker’s Tombstone Piledriver into a vicious Tombstone of his own. However, scoring only a two-count, The Big Red Monster went into a rage, knocking out the referee and prompting WWEofficials to open the structure and tend to him. Bearer entered the open door during the confusion, and following a brief altercation with Kane, he used the mysterious incandescence of The Undertaker’s urn to weaken The Phenom. Bearer then handed his son the infamous vessel, which he then used as a weapon against The Deadman. One ring-rattling chokeslam later, Kane walked out of Hell in a Cell still the World Heavyweight Champion, his devious father by his side.

Kane’s victory inside the Devil’s Playground brings his storied rivalry with his brother full-circle. It was during the very first Hell in a Cell Match at Bad Blood 1997 when Kane – brought into WWE by his father – tore the door off the two-ton steel structure to deliver a history-changing Tombstone to his half-brother. At Hell in a Cell, 13 years later, “The Father of Destruction” and “The Devil’s Favorite Demon” joined forces once again, uniting under a common goal: To decimate The Deadman.

This latest chapter in the saga of The Brothers of Destruction began on Memorial Day weekend, when Kane brutally assaulted The Undertaker and left him in a “vegetative state.” Not content with living in his brother’s shadow, Kane claimed the attack was part of a long-gestating plot to bring about The Phenom’s demise.

Capturing the World Heavyweight Title at Money in the Bank, Kane later affirmed that he was now in possession of his brother’s otherworldly powers – a claim put to the test at SummerSlam when The Phenom resurfaced to challenge his calculating sibling. However, The Undertaker was hardly at 100 percent, and was Tombstoned into oblivion on that scorching August night.

Weeks later, Kane and The Undertaker collided for the World Heavyweight Title at Night of Champions in a No Holds Barred Match. In that harrowing battle, The Big Red Machine would prove the more ruthless Brother of Destruction, dominating The Deadman and once again driving him into the canvas with a devastating Tombstone.

It seemed as though not even The Undertaker could end Kane’s reign of terror, but the winds of change blew coldly on the Sept. 24 edition of SmackDown, when a returning Paul Bearer emerged from a casket, holding The Phenom’s legendary urn aloft. The urn – long believed to be the source of The Undertaker’s power – enlivened the weakened seven-time World Champion. At that instant, Kane was stricken with fear: It seemed his quest to destroy his brother would come to an abrupt and unsuccessful end at Hell in a Cell.

However, Bearer had a quest all his own, making his motivations clear when his treachery secured a tainted victory for "The Devil's Favorite Demon."

Why did “The Father of Destruction” betray The Undertaker? What lies ahead for The Brothers of Destruction? Find out this Friday night on SmackDown at 8/7 CT on Syfy.

MATCH:Wade Barrett def. John Cena (Cena now a member of The Nexus)

DALLAS – At WWEHell in a Cell, John Cena had the opportunity to dismantle The Nexus and eliminate the dangerous band of rebels from Raw for good. All the former WWE Championhad to do was defeat Wade Barrett in the center of the ring and their reign of tyranny would be over.

John Cena failed.

With the fate of all of WWE resting on his shoulders, the Legendary star fell to Barrett in a controversial bout and is now a member of The Nexus.

In a match where so much was at stake, it is hard to comprehend this shocking outcome. If the wildly popular Superstar would have won, Barrett and his Nexus cronies would have disbanded. But if the Nexus leader got the win, Cena would have no choice but to join the controversial band of rebels.

John Cena as a member of The Nexus? It was an unthinkable nightmare that couldn’t possibly come true and Cena brought the fight to Barrett to make sure this would not happen. Focused and intense, the multiple-time World Champion controlled his young opponent and looked to be on his way to victory. Even the presence of the other Nexus members couldn’t save Barrett as an army of WWE Superstars including Big Show, Kofi Kingston and MVP arrived to chase the intruders away.

With the ringside cleared and Barrett dazed, Cena was only an STF away from the win. That’s when two mystery assailants stormed the ring — one distracting the referee while the other blasted Cena in the head with a foreign object, knocking him out cold and giving Barrett the win in the biggest match of his career.

After The Nexus celebrated their huge victory, a broken and bruised Cena staggered away from the ring while thousands of saddened WWE fans looked on in shock and disappointment. Their chants of "Cena! Cena!" were now replaced by a silence that was almost eerie.

How will the WWE Universe react when Cena arrives at Raw on Monday night draped in the trademark black and gold of The Nexus? WWE may never be the same again.

MATCH:WWE Champion Randy Orton def. Sheamus (Hell in a Cell Match)

DALLAS — Demonstrating the traits of a true Apex Predator at WWEHell in a Cell, WWE Champion Randy Orton leveraged Charles Darwin’s scientific theory of natural selection to defeat Sheamus, a ferocious specimen in his own right. Under unnatural circumstances – locked within a steel cube dubbed Hell in a Cell – The Viper relied on his innate killer instinct to maintain his foothold at the top of the WWE food chain.

Randy Orton is already a dangerous competitor. Simply ask the often long-winded Chris Jericho … though you’ll have to wait for him to recover from the WWE Champion’s debilitating punt one week ago. Allow The Viper to coil inside Hell itself and you’re looking at a 10th circle of the fiery Inferno.

Pairing more traditional methods of attack with steel-reinforced brutality, the two WWE Title minded men unleashed their most vile assaults against one another to date. The WWE Champion’s inner mechanisms for survival and evolution (not unlike Orton’s years-past affiliation with Triple H, Ric Flair and Batista) seemed to only compel him to amplify the pain he inflicted upon his Irish-born challenger.

By contrast, in his first-ever Hell in a Cell Match, Sheamus appeared hideously comfortable within its four sides, which even those he used as a weapon against Orton.

Steel chairs, steel stairs, steel walls. Plus, two Brogue kicks. The Celtic Warrior fought unrelentingly for the chance to once more seize the golden prize. But the lightning fast strike of the serpentine Superstar – an RKO atop the ring steps – was all it took to excise the challenge before him.

Possessing the experience of two previous Hell in a Cell clashes, Orton carried what ultimately proved to be a critical advantage in Dallas’ American Airlines Center. Concluding a hellacious joust, WWE’s Apex Predator emerged from the Devil’s Playground in victory over Sheamus – a “structured” settlement of their past title encounters, which each ended inconclusively.

Now, the WWE Title-bearing serpent slithers forth from the confines of Hell toward his own form of heavenly bliss: A wealth of future challengers, who, to a creature built for predation, are nothing more than his next prey.

MATCH:Daniel Bryan won U.S. Championship Triple Threat Submissions Count Anywhere Match

DALLAS – Only two weeks after defeating The Miz for the United States Championship at Night of Champions, a fiery Daniel Bryan proved he was very much worthy of holding that coveted title when he defeated The “Awesome One” and John Morrison in the first-ever Triple Threat Submissions Count Anywhere Match, making The Miz tap out to the devastating LeBell Lock at WWEHell in a Cell.

Going into tonight’s match, it was clear that Daniel Bryan would be looking to apply this brutal hold to whomever he could get his hands on. After all, it was the LeBell Lock that the Raw Superstar used to capture the U.S. Title at Night of Champions. But the unique stipulations of this bout made getting a submission victory a lot easier said than done.

With no disqualifications in this match, Daniel Bryan knew he’d have to keep an eye out for The Miz’s personal apprentice, Alex Riley – a man who would do anything to earn Mr. Money in the Bank’s approval. And in the case of Morrison, the United States Champion had to contend with an unpredictable Superstar trained in parkour, an amazing athletic skill that allows The Monday Night Delight to turn any part of the arena into his personal playground.

For a Superstar so young in his career, the bout was a true challenge, but Daniel Bryan was up to the task. With the action flying fast and furious from the very beginning, all three competitors tried to keep pace as the fight went from the ring to the floor to the bleachers of the American Airlines Center. But things truly heated up when Morrison scaled the massive set on the entrance ramp and launched himself onto Miz and Daniel Bryan.

The breathtaking risk may have helped The Guru of Greatness get the victory, but intereference from Alex Riley stopped that from happening. Instead, it would be the dispatching of Riley by Daniel Bryan and a LeBell Lock on The Miz that would give the United States Champion the win.

With his victory tonight, Daniel Bryan proved that he has come a long way since his shaky early days as The Miz’s Rookie on the first season of WWE NXT. But what will this talented newcomer accomplish next? Tune in to Raw on Monday night to find out.

MATCH:Natalya def. Unified Divas Champion Michelle McCool by Disqualification

DALLAS – Self-professed “co-Unified Divas Champions” Lay-Cool dodged a major disaster inside the American Airlines Center when Layla intentionally got Michelle McCool disqualified in order to retain the title. At the end of a hard-fought contest, though Lay-Cool left Hell in a Cell with the title, they learned Natalya is a true threat to their “Flawless” championship reign.

It was a desperate move by Layla to save her co-champion, and give Natalya the win, but it was also a smart decision ensuring that the Unified Divas Championship would remain in their possession. Lay-Cool has managed to defeat and outsmart nearly all of the Divas of SmackDown and Raw, but based on the events of Hell in a Cell, it appears they may have met their match in a member of the legendary Hart family.

The Women’s Championship and the Divas Championship were unified at Night of Championswhen then-“co-Women’s Champion” Michelle McCool battled Divas Champion Melina. With SmackDown and Raw Divas serving as lumberjills, Layla assisted Michelle in defeating Melina and making history by capturing the Unified Divas Title.

Just one week later, Natalya outlasted Raw’s top femme fatales, including several former Divas Champions, in a Battle Royal to earn No.1 contendership and an opportunity at the new Unified Divas Championship.

For Natalya and Michelle, this clash over the Divas Title has brought them full circle. At The Great American Bash in 2008, Michelle defeated Natalya to become the first-ever Divas Champion. But it has been two years since these sexy, smart and powerful women battled for a title, and Natalya has since become a much fiercer competitor than ever before.

The third-generation Diva’s resolve and desire to win the title were put to the ultimate test at Hell in a Cell. Two years after first colliding with Michelle, this time it was Natalya who gained the upper hand and managed to capture her opponent in the Hart family’s patented Sharpshooter.

Mere moments before Michelle could tap out, Layla came to her best friend’s rescue and got her partner intentionally disqualified by throwing her shoe at Natalya in order to salvage the title. Before Layla could escape the ring, Natalya also briefly trapped her in a Sharpshooter after the match.

Layla's brash decision proved not only that Lay-Cool undoubtedly has each other’s backs, but also that Natalya may be their greatest foil to date.

MATCH:Edge def. Jack Swagger

DALLAS – At Hell in a Cell, Edge continued his one-Superstar battle against “stupidity,” humiliating Alberto Del Rio and defeating former World Heavyweight ChampionJack Swagger.

Del Rio arrived at his first pay-per-view in style, cruising into the American Airlines Center in a shiny, new Rolls Royce. The smiling Superstar wasted no time bragging to the WWEUniverse about injuring Rey Mysterio and Christian in recent weeks and expounding at great length as to why he is better than everyone else.

It wasn’t long before Edge had heard enough from the aristocratic Superstar. Just two days after returning to SmackDown and Spearing Swagger’s personal mascot, “The Swagger Soaring Eagle,” The Ultimate Opportunist interrupted Del Rio’s enthusiastic tribute to himself in order to take another stand against something he considered “stupid.”

Still angry over Edge’s actions on Friday night, Swagger joined the fray and things quickly turned volatile.

Before the dust could clear, Monday Night Raw’s anonymous General Manager intervened. Via an e-mail read by announcer Michael Cole, the unknown Monday night authority informed Edge that he will make a live, in-ring apology to him on Raw. He then declared that The Rated-R Superstar would face “The All-American American” immediately in an impromptu match.

Despite an intense effort by Swagger – who tried desperately to overcome his opponent with his infamous ankle lock – the nine-time World Champion roared back, blasting the two-time All-American’s hopes for victory with an earth-shattering Spear.

Will Edge apologize to the reigning authority of Raw in the wake of his pay-per-view triumph? Or will he consider the very idea of it “stupid”? Find out on Monday Night Raw at 9/8 CT on USA Network.

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Night Of Champions 2010(PPV) Results

MATCH:Randy Orton wins Six Pack Elimination Challenge (New WWE Champion)

CHICAGO – Like a snake lingering in high grass, Randy Orton waited, biding his time, until, finally, the moment arrived. He plunged his ever-dangerous fangs deep into the hearts of his opponents and, once again, coiled himself around the WWE Championship.

In the Six Pack Elimination Challenge at Night of Champions, The Viper used those fangs to slither past five of WWE’s most impressive Superstars – Sheamus, John Cena, Edge, Chris Jericho and Wade Barrett – en route to the coveted WWEChampionship.

Orton’s path to the title was hardly without obstacle. According to the rules of the Six Pack Elimination Challenge, a sextet of Superstars swarm the ring, with eliminations decided via pinfall or submission. The winner remains the last competitor standing.

During the contest, Chris Jericho was quickly eliminated by Orton with Edge following him out a while later thanks to an Attitude Adjustment from Cena. With the elimination of two Superstars, only Sheamus, Cena, Barrett and Orton remained.

Since the contest stipulations include no disqualifications, The Nexus, not surprisingly, took full advantage. With their leader struggling to oust fellow competitors, the armbanded cavalry – Justin Gabriel, David Otunga, Heath Slater and Michael Tarver – disrupted the proceedings, distracting the oft-targeted Cena. The distraction allowed Barrett to hit the Wasteland on Cena and pin him just before the English overlord himself fell victim to an RKO from Orton and was eliminated.

And then there were two. WWE’s Apex Predator and The Celtic Warrior have a sordid history with one another. Last month at SummerSlam, Sheamus retained his title over Orton, but only after losing via disqualification. In the Six Pack Elimination Challenge, however, there would be no stipulation in which to seek sanctuary. Instead, The Viper would leverage the momentum and intimidation he has amassed the past several weeks. With in his eyes narrowed and cunning, Orton struck, devastating Sheamus with a victory clinching RKO.

And with that, The Viper coiled around the WWE Championship for the sixth time in his career, solidifying his legacy in the same arena where he had secured his very first WWE Title, and ensuring that a host of Superstars will be just itching to skin him.

MATCH:World Heavyweight Champion Kane def. The Undertaker (No Holds Barred Match)

CHICAGO – In an epic No Holds Barred Match to determine the most dominant force of the underworld, a stunning tombstone reversal by World Heavyweight ChampionKane laid to rest The Undertaker’s hopes to regain the World Title. Match photos

Amidst a chaotic free-for-all, designed to cast aside order in favor of all-out turmoil, The Big Red Monster and The Demon of Death Valley waged a merciless battle that rocked WWEto its very foundation. From the moment the carnage began at the top of the ramp, each excruciating second seemed more brutal than the one that came before it. As The Brother of Destruction ruthlessly turned both the ring and ringside area into one horrific weapon, it became clear that both demonic Superstars were absolutely hell-bent on destroying each other. Then, in the pinnacle of anarchy, when The Phenom finally looked ready to execute the tombstone, Kane turned his world upside-down, reversing the brothers’ shared finisher to drive his prey into the canvas for the victory.

The newest chapter in the monstrous saga between Kane and The Undertaker began on Memorial Day weekend, when Kane attacked The Deadman. At SummerSlam, the ominous Phenom reemerged. But, as he looked poised to take his vengeance, The Big Red Monster struck again, executing a devastating tombstone on the returning Deadman.

In the weeks to come on SmackDown, the two dark Superstars danced toward their supernatural showdown. Kane claimed that his attack was all part of a 13-year plan to bring about The Deadman’s demise, after he recognized that his legendary older brother was being weakened by the sin of pride. He claimed that he now had The Undertaker’s “power” and stood supreme as “The Devil’s Favorite Demon.”

The Phenom claimed that Kane’s sin was envy, and that when and if they met, he would once again be triumphant. Despite his strong words, however, many speculated that the seven-time World Champion had returned to SmackDown operating at less than 100 percent.

On the Sept. 3 edition of SmackDown, Kane proclaimed that he would face The Undertaker at Night of Champions. The following week, The Undertaker threw down the gauntlet, proposing that the match be No Holds Barred. After accepting the frightening stipulation the very next week, the horrific champion pledged to end The Deadman’s very existence once and for all. Moments later, when The Undertaker emerged, Kane harnessed his “power” to launch a vicious sneak-attack that culminated in an earth-shattering chokeslam-tombstone combination. This final assault served as a chilling prelude to their monumental championship encounter.

Has Kane’s victory over The Phenom truly made him the author of his brother’s demise? Find out this Friday night on SmackDown at 8/7 CT on MyNetworkTV.

MATCH:Daniel Bryan def. The Miz (New United States Champion)

CHICAGO — At Night of Champions, Daniel Bryan went from being a talented, young Superstar looking to make his mark in WWEto joining the ranks of WWE Hall of Famers like Harley Race, Sgt. Slaughter, and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper as the new holder of the prestigious United States Title.

This journey to championship glory was a harrowing one for the talented grappler. As one of the first Rookies eliminated from the debut season of WWE NXT, Daniel Bryan looked like another hungry competitor who didn’t quite have what it takes to make it in the big leagues. But the young contender refused to accept this fate and after fighting his way onto the Raw brand, the tenacious Daniel Bryan challenged his former WWE NXT Pro The Miz to tonight’s match and defeated him in the center of the ring.

The showdown between these two rivals had been a long time coming. After constantly butting heads on WWE NXT, their animosity intensified at SummerSlam when Daniel Bryan was handpicked by John Cena as the seventh member of Team WWE in their match against The Nexus — a spot The Miz believed was rightfully his. Taking out his frustrations on his former Rookie, Mr. Money in the Bank attacked the submission specialist that night and continued to do so in the weeks that followed.

But Daniel Bryan isn’t the type of guy to back down from a fight. More often than not, the aggressive Superstar turned the tables on The “Awesome One,” punishing him with the brutal LeBell Lock submission hold. It was this very maneuver that Daniel Bryan utilized tonight to defeat the cocky Cleveland native. Even with The Miz’s season two NXT Rookie Alex Riley attempting to interfere on his Pro’s behalf, the Raw Superstar refused to be denied and cinched in his devastating hold even tighter until The Miz cried out in submission.

Now that he has become the first NXT Rookie to win a title, will Daniel Bryan be able to hang onto this position he fought so hard to attain? Tune in to Raw on Monday night to find out.

MATCH:Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler def. Kofi Kingston

CHICAGO – Dolph Ziggler doesn’t have to worry about being counted out or disqualified when he has his girlfriend to help him ensure victory. Official SmackDown Consultant Vickie Guerrero proved at Night of Championsthat she may indeed be the key to her boyfriend Dolph Ziggler’s success as the Intercontinental Champion used her presence at ringside to successfully retain the coveted championship against his bitter rival, former titleholder Kofi Kingston.

Ziggler’s victory also marks the second time that Guerrero has helped her man defeat Kingston with the Intercontinental Title on the line. In their title match last month on SmackDown, it was Kingston being distracted by Vickie that allowed Ziggler to gain the upper hand and capture the championship.

Since his loss to Ziggler on SmackDown, Kingston has not had a fair opportunity to try and regain the title. Their rematch at SummerSlam was disrupted by The Nexus and two following rematches ended in Dolph Ziggler being counted out and disqualified, respectively, to retain the title.

As a result of Ziggler’s underhanded tactics, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long decided that at Night of Champions, Ziggler and Kingston would have another rematch. However, if Ziggler was counted out or disqualified, he would lose the championship.

Kingston built up a great deal of momentum in recent weeks, earning victories over Jack Swagger and against Ziggler in tag team action. However, inside the sold-out Allstate Arena, Kingston forgot to factor in the presence of Guerrero at ringside, and that would ultimately lead to his defeat.

One thing also rang true following the result of the match: Dolph needs Vickie as much as Vickie needs Dolph. But the nefarious duo’s relationship may also be inexplicably interwoven with the Intercontinental Championship; as long as Vickie helps him keep it, either directly or indirectly, their love may withstand every challenge.

Vickie also ensured that everyone in Chicago, and the millions of viewers watching on pay-per-view, knew that Dolph Ziggler was her man. The territorial cougar ejected her NXT Rookie Diva Kaitlyn – who recently won a tag match on WWE NXT with Ziggler – after she checked on the champion during the match.

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Bret Hart and “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig have all held the coveted Intercontinental Championship on the path to the WWE Hall of Fame. Thus, it’s no wonder that Vickie wants to ensure that her boyfriend holds onto the title and cement her legacy as part of his success.

MATCH:Drew McIntyre & "Dashing" Cody Rhodes won Tag Team Turmoil (New WWE Tag Team Champions)

CHICAGO – The aggressive (and self-aggrandizing) tandem of Drew McIntyre & “Dashing” Cody Rhodes has proven formidable since teaming up recently on SmackDown, bringing that ruthless competitive edge to Chicago for Night of Champions, where they defeated The Hart Dynasty and three other teams in Tag Team Turmoil to become the new WWE Tag Team Champions.

Just 48 hours after trouncing The Hart Dynasty in a non-title bout on SmackDown, the undefeated team of Rhodes & McIntyre had their arms raised in victory after Rhodes hit Evan Bourne with a Cross Rhodes, scoring the final pinfall.

In Tag Team Turmoil, two teams start out in the ring. Once a member of one of the teams is eliminated, another team enters the fray. The last team remaining is the winner.

As revealed at Night of Champions, Tag Team Turmoil pitted Tyson Kidd & David Hart Smith against their longtime rivals, the Usos, the still-unlikely pairing of Vladimir Kozlov & Santino Marella, the thunder-and-lightning tandem of Mark Henry & “Air” Bourne and the calculating team of McIntyre & Rhodes.

Kidd & Smith first locked up with Jimmy & Jey Uso, a team that entered WWEdetermined to humble the “first family of sports-entertainment” by capturing their Unified Tag Team Championships. Their desire for familial victory over the Harts only grew stronger when Smith & Kidd's mentor, WWE Hall of Famer Bret “Hit Man” Hart, presented the team with the brand-new WWE Tag Team Championships, replacing the Unified Tag Team Titles they had so valiantly defended. Overcoming Kidd’s speed and Smith’s incredible strength, the Usos took The Hart Dynasty out of the match, ensuring that new titleholders would be named at Night of Champions.

The Usos – twins from the legendary Anoa’i Samoan bloodline – next faced Raw’s resident odd couple Santino & Kozlov, making short work of the international anomaly. The Usos relished being one pinfall or submission away from the WWE Tag Team Championship, but their self-satisfaction came to an end when they fell to Henry & Bourne, the in-ring equivalent of an army tank and a fighter jet with a unique combination of brute force and aerial expertise.

The final match-up saw the complementary Raw Superstars face McIntyre & Rhodes, the only team representing SmackDown in this high-stakes encounter. Even though they’ve only competed alongside one another twice before, Rhodes & The “Chosen One” have yet to suffer defeat as a team, and with WWE Tag Team Championship gold around their waists after dominating Henry & Bourne, they’ve never appeared more unstoppable.

Since the WWE Tag Team Titles can be defended on both Raw and SmackDown, neither Monday night nor Friday night is safe from their menace … or Rhodes’ grooming tips, for that matter.

MATCH:Big Show def. CM Punk

CHICAGO – Just like he did two nights earlier on SmackDown, Big Show downed CM Punk with a debilitating knockout punch.

Outweighed by The World’s Largest Athlete, Punk did his best to hold his own against the near 500-pounder.

However, before the match even began, The Second City Saint dissed his own hometown by calling Chicago’s residents the “scum of the earth.” With the disrespectful rant, perhaps The Straight Edge Society leader was doomed from the start.

Did the highly-visible loss on the pay-per-viewstage shake the very foundation of The Straight Edge Society? Or, will Punk forge onward with his message of living the straight edge lifestyle? And, who is next to feel the full force of The World’s Largest Athlete? Find out on the next SmackDown at 8/7 CT on MyNetworkTV.

MATCH:Michelle McCool wins Unification Lumberjill Match (New Unified Divas Champion)

CHICAGO – Michelle McCool made Divas history at Night of Champions, defeating Melina to unify the Divas and Women’s Championships. Becoming the first Unified Divas Champion was an achievement Michelle accomplished with the help of her loyal best friend, Layla.

With every Diva participating at ringside as a lumberjill for this historic match, Michelle was forced to fight Melina on her own at first. Layla initially refused to assist her best friend after Michelle tricked her two nights earlier on SmackDown. But Friday night’s rift was all a ruse. Layla stepped in to help Michelle when she needed it most, allowing Michelle to pin Melina for the victory. Now, Lay-Cool – the Divas’ division true queens of mean – reign supreme with the Unified Divas Championship.

Before Night of Champions, Michelle held the Women’s Title twice and was the first-ever Divas Champion, holding that title once. She’s the first-ever Diva to claim both. The Women’s Championship is WWE’soldest, as it was established in 1956 and first held by The Fabulous Moolah for 28 years. The Women’s Title was instated seven years before the WWE Title was formed. Michelle made WWE Divas history by unifying the titles, becoming the first-ever Unified Divas Champion at Night of Champions.

More than a month earlier, Melina made a triumphant return at SummerSlam to claim the Divas Title. But Lay-Cool tormented Melina from the start, challenging her to a Unification Match at Night of Champions. Melina accepted, but under her terms – that all of the Divas act as lumberjills at ringside – making the fight as fair as possible. But the lumberjills weren’t enough for the Latina Lovely to trump the “mean girls.”

Melina’s opponent was determined just two days before Night of Champions by the “flawless” plan of pulling a name out of a hat. The first draw by Kaval – Michelle – earned the right to fight at Night of Champions. Michelle promised to win for herself and her devoted friend. But Layla and the WWE NXT season two winner soon discovered all of the names in that hat read “Michelle.” A shocked Layla vowed that her bestie would stand alone at Night of Champions – a promise that was all a clever ruse.

Thanks to the ever-loyal Layla’s help, Michelle has unified the Divas and Women’s Championship to become to the Unified Divas Champion. Lay-Cool has opened a new chapter in WWE Divas history with a moment that will never be forgotten. Now that’s “real talk.”

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