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WWE Summer Slam, the biggest bash of Summer, took place yersterday in los Angeles.

Results :

Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler
Intercontinental Championship
With the match underway past five minutes, Kofi went for Trouble in Paradise. Ziggler avoided it and locked on a sleeperhold. As he was trying to wear Kofi down, The Nexus stormed the ring. Nexus knocked Ziggler out of the ring then attacked Kofi with both Darren Young and Wade Barrett doing their finishing moves. The Nexus stood over Kofi's body on the mat, as their leader got on the mic.

Barrett said he realizes Team WWE is seeking out a 7th member but it won't matter. He pointed to the fact that the WWE roster is divided right now, and that Nexus is a strong unit that can't be defeated.

Winner: No contest, Dolph Ziggler retains the Intercontinental title.


Melina vs. Alicia Fox
WWE Divas Championship
Alicia was able to gain control early with a headlock on Melina. Melina gets to her feet to fight out and take down Alicia. Despite hurting her knee on a move in the corner, Melina managed to get Alicia against the rope and hit a double knee on her. Alicia mounted a comeback and targeted Melina's arm. However, Melina hit another double knee attack on Fox, then a Facebuster for the win.

Post-match, Team LayCool came out to interrupt a Josh Matthews interview with the new Divas champ. The "Flawless" Duo attacked Melina, eventually getting the best of her with Michelle sending Melina into a guardrail.

Winner: Melina wins via pinfall over Alicia Fox to become new Divas Champion.


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Big Show vs. Straight Edge Society
3-on-1 Handicap match
Early on, SES got knocked down by Big Show as they were huddled up discussing strategy. Later on, Punk avoided a hand chop from Big Show on the outside, causing Show to hit his injured hand on the ring steps. All members of SES took advantage and did some more damage on the hand.

Later in the match, it was Big Show making his comeback until CM Punk got a high knee on him in the corner. Punk and Mercury hit a double bulldog attack on Show. Big Show managed to pick up CM Punk. Luke Gallows went for a save kicking Show in the gut, and Punk fell to the outside. In the ring, Big Show hit a double clothesline on Mercury and Gallows. On the outside, Serena helped CM Punk up, while back in the ring Show chokeslammed Mercury onto Gallows then made a double pin. CM Punk and Serena looked down to the ring from the ramp at the victorious Big Show.

Winner: Big Show wins via pinfall over Luke Gallows & Joey Mercury in a 3-on-1 Handicap Match.


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The Miz arrived to the ring to talk over his big decision: Should he join Team WWE as the 7th member? He talks about Cena and Bret Hart begging him to join, and says he's going to be the future of WWE, the next WWE Champion. Miz says his decision is bigger than Lebron's to leave Cleveland. He riled up the LA Lakers fans saying the Heat will now be able to defeat the Lakers this year. Miz finally announced that yes he will join up as Team WWE's 7th member. He started up his "I'm Awesome" phrase but cut it off saying the crowd doesn't get to say his phrase, then he finally finished.


Randy Orton vs. Sheamus
WWE Championship Match
In this traditional one-on-one match a stipulation was added by Raw's anonymous GM that if anyone from WWE interferes they would be suspended indefinitely. Also, if Orton loses he goes to "the back of the line" in terms of being a top title contender.

Late in the match, Orton escaped from Sheamus' Celtic Cross powerbomb move. Orton went for the RKO with Sheamus shoving him away and then hitting a huge kick to the face for a near fall. Frustrated, Sheamus went to the outside and grabbed a steel chair. The referee tried to prevent Sheamus from using it and got shoved down. Instant DQ was signaled by the referee. Sheamus loses, but retains the title.

Sheamus tried to use the chair still but Orton ducked it. A not-so-happy Randy Orton took out his anger on the champ kicking him in the groin, then brought Sheamus to the outside. Orton cleared off the announce table and then put Sheamus up on it for the RKO.

Orton left the scene and Sheamus required help backstage from medical staff after the vicious RKO!

Winner: Randy Orton wins due to disqualification of Sheamus after Sheamus shoved the referee down. Sheamus is still WWE Champion.


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Rey Mysterio vs. Kane
World Championship Match
As Rey and Kane neared the ten minute mark in their match, Rey managed to stop Kane as he got up on the corner. Mysterio was able to land a sentaun bomb from the top rope on Kane, then hit a spinning DDT for a near fall. Mysterio with a springboard guillotine leg drop on the back of Kane's head for a two count.

Rey went to the top rope for a high risk move which Kane countered with an uppercut on Rey. Kane went over and opened the casket lid. Rey cut off Kane's attempt at a chokeslam and hit the 619. Kane blocked it and teased another chokeslam with Rey falling into the casket. Rey was able to fight his way out of it, and tried for another 6-1-9 with no luck. He went for a Springboard Splash and Kane blocked it. Kane managed to hit a big boot on Kane for the advantage then the Chokeslam for the win.

Post-match, Kane denounced Rey on the mic and attacked him. After several chokeslams and a Tombstone, Kane pulled Rey across the ring and opened the casket. This time, the Undertaker was inside. Kane was shocked and backed away. Taker got out and stumbled into the ring where he asked Rey why he did it. Mysterio again denied it, and Undertaker said "I believe you."

Undertaker did his cuthroat signal towards Rey, then turned to point at Kane. Kane said it wasn't him. Undertaker grabbed Kane by the throat and Kane did the same to his brother. The two fought with Kane winning due to Taker's previous vegetative state. Kane ended up Tombstone Piledriving Taker to the mat before letting out a maniacal laugh as he left the ring!

Winner: Kane wins via pinfall over Rey Mysterio to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.


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Team WWE vs. The Nexus
7-on-? Elimination Match

The Nexus arrived out first for the main event. After they were in the ring, it was time for Team WWE intros. Cena was out first and stood ringside as the next members of the team were intro'd. Edge, R-Truth, Chris Jericho, John Morrison and Bret Hart each got separate intros. Next, The Miz's music hit and he arrived out as the star of the show. Cena interrupted though. He let Miz know that he was too late in making a decision, because it was done the day of Summerslam. He said they already found someone else who hates Nexus as much as the rest of them. Cena introduced the 7th member of the team...Daniel Bryan! Bryan walked past the Miz and then joined Team WWE for the match.

Daniel Bryan made an immediate impact as he came in and locked a Crossface submission hold on Darren Young to make him tap out in under a minute. Young eliminated, 7-on-6 advantage for Team WWE. Team WWE was on a roll minutes later, as John Morrison completed Starship Pain on Michael Tarver to make it 7-5 Team WWE. However, the next two eliminations belonged to The Nexus as Skip Sheffield used his big clothesline to take down John Morrison for a pinfall and then R-Truth (5-5). Next up, Bret Hart was eventually in to do some damage. Hart looked amazing in the ring with a series of intense strikes on Heath Slater. Someone from Nexus slid a steel chair into the ring which Hart picked up and smashed onto Slater. Hart was DQ'd for the incident, making it 5-4 for The Nexus. Jericho hit a Codebreaker on Skip Sheffield and then Edge came in for The Spear to get the pinfall, making it 4-4.

After Chris put the Walls of Jericho on David Otunga and eliminated him (4-3 WWE), then Heath Slater rushed in to attack. After the surprise, Slater scored the pinfall on Jericho (3-3). Edge started arguing with Cena about Jericho being eliminated, so Heath Slater grabbed Edge from behind for another pinfall, leaving just John Cena and Daniel Bryan for Team WWE (3-2 Nexus).

John Cena got knocked off the apron, but Justin Gabriel went out to throw him back in. The Nexus began to beat on Cena in their corner with a 3-on-1 attack. Cena managed to regain control of Justin Gabriel and had him up for the Attitude Adjustment. Gabriel escaped it and hit a DDT on Cena. Cena continued to withstand a lot of beating from Nexus as Daniel Bryan looked for the hot tag. Cena finally made the tag and in came Daniel Bryan!

Daniel Bryan was on fire and was able to use the crossface submission once again to eliminate Heath Slater this time, evening the sides at 2 apiece. However, after Slater dove out of the ring at Justin Gabriel, The Miz was there to smash Bryan in the face with the MITB briefcase. From there, Wade Barrett scored a pinfall to bring it down to 2-on-1 Barrett & Gabriel versus John Cena.

Gabriel had the advantage on Cena, however he missed on a 450 Splash attempt. Cena made a quick cover to eliminate Gabriel, bringing it down to John Cena versus Wade Barrett 1-on-1. Wade Barrett rushed into the ring, but was quickly taken down by John Cena. After a tap out from Barrett, John Cena won the match for Team WWE!

(1) Darren Young via Danielson at 0:42.
(2) Michael Tarver via Morrison at 3:34.
(3) John Morrison via Sheffield at 7:31.
(4) R-Truth via Sheffield at 7:58.
(5) Bret Hart DQ'ed at 12:05.
(6) Skip Sheffield via Edge at 13:12.
(7) David Otunga via Jericho at 19:15.
(8) Chris Jericho via Slater at 20:05.
(9) Edge via Slater at 20:40.
(10) Slater via Danielson at 29:00.
(11) Danielson via Barrett (w/Miz assist) at 29:32.
(12) Gabriel via Cena at 34:52.
(13) Barrett via Cena at 35:18.

Winner: Team WWE wins after John Cena makes the final elimination of Wade Barrett via submission. *
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HHH was spotted with his fans in LA just before Summer Slam. Hope he comes back soon.

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The Undertaker made a comeback at this Summer Slam to reveal that he had been attacked by hios own brother Kane only so that the latter could win the World title. Lets wait and find out what happens this friday night Smackdown

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Really glad you started doing this:as a general rule most wrestlers don't interest me BUT the whole Undertaker+Kane saga has kept me entertained for years,pure for the unadulterated viciousness and nastiness-burning each other,burying each other etc. etc.(and also anyone that gets in between them) but I haven't watched it in a while(since Kane was booted out) and I didn't realise Kane was a feature fighter again and even usurped his brother by the sounds of it. Good to have an update,keep it up.

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The Nexus arrived out from backstage to start off Raw.Barrett talked about Team WWE barely escaping with victory last night. He said The Nexus defeated six of the best Raw had to offer. He said despite the loss they're still united and ready to dominate the WWE. Barrett announced The Nexus will bring more suffering, destruction, pain and misery for anyone getting in their way. He kept speaking but was soon interrupted by John Cena's theme music.
Cena reminded Barrett that he tapped out last night causing Team Nexus to lose.Cena talked of Daniel Bryan eliminating half of Nexus by himself. Cena said after Summerslam it's clear that Nexus are humans and can be beat. Cena began to go one-by-one talking about the various members of Nexus. He called Otunga a cheap male escort who clings to the arm of someone on the red carpet. Cena suggested Heath Slater is the girl from "Wendy's" causing the crowd to start up a Wendy's chant. He kept insulting each member.

Darren Young fired back saying "Cena doesn't know what he's talking about". Cena said his name should be "the weakest link". Barrett tried to calm his troops down, but just then the lights flashed for an email from the GM.The GM said they're going to put Nexus to the test tonight by having individual members face members of Team WWE in one-on-one matches and outside interference will bring consequences.

The crowd got on Barrett with a "You tapped out" chant. Barrett said tonight's matches will give a chance to weed out any weak links in The Nexus. He said if anyone in Nexus is not victorious tonight, they'll be exiled from the group, so by the end of tonight they'll be stronger than ever. Otunga got on the mic and told Barrett if he loses his match tonight then any one of them will be happy to take over as leader. Another email came through with the GM saying the Nexus guys can each choose who they face from Team WWE, except Barrett, who must face his former mentor Chris Jericho, next.


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Chris Jericho vs. Wade Barrett
The other Nexus members watched the match on a TV back in the locker room. Late in the match, Jericho managed to turn Barrett over for Walls of Jericho. Barrett was close enough to reach out and grab the bottom rope. Wade delivered a huge boot to take Jericho down for a near fall. Moments later, Jericho used a spinning kick to knock Barrett down near the ropes. Jericho waited for him to get up and charged at him, jumping up for a Codebreaker. Barrett caught him though and slammed Jericho down from his shoulders for the pin. The other Nexus guys backstage nodded at each other over their leader's opening win.

Winner: Wade Barrett wins via pinfall over Chris Jericho.


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Ring announcer introduced Jason Sedakis, Charlie Day and Justin Long, the stars of "Going the Distance" which opens September 3rd. They all got in the ring and started yelling about Raw, then brought up the NBA Champions. Sedakis brought up how the Heat will be next year's champions. Justin Long said the Lakers are a dynasty just like the tag champs they're about to introduce, The Hart Dynasty. The Harts got in the ring and hugged/shook hands with the 3 celebs who then took off up the ramp. Another email came through for Cole to read. The GM said from now on the Unified Tag Team titles will be known as the WWE Tag Team Championships. To present the new titles, WWE Hall of Famer Bret "the Hitman" Hart.

Bret Hart arrived to the ring with the shiny new tag team belts. From now on the champs will carry just one set of belts to the ring instead of two belts each. As Hart was congratulating the Dynasty, Barrett and Nexus appeared on the screen. Wade said that Justin Gabriel will be the one to face him in the ring tonight. Gabriel got in front and told Hart he's about to experience something new for his career, the 450 Splash.


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They thanked Jet for the Summerslam 2010 theme song "Rip It Up", then showed a shot of Vince McMahon's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Cole and Lawler brought up last night's Summerslam and how Team WWE needed a 7th guy. Cole said The Miz offered to take the spot last night. Lawler said instead a former Nexus member stepped in, Daniel Bryan. Michael Tarver arrived out for the next match against a Team WWE member.


Daniel Bryan vs. Michael Tarver
Cole talked of how Bryan's a 10-year veteran in wrestling's minor leagues. The crowd got behind him with a "Daniel Bryan" chant as Cole said he didn't get it. Bryan used multiple kicks on Tarver in the corner to wear him down. Bryan went on a tear as he hit a huge dropkick off the corner to take Tarver down, then flipped up to his feet Shawn Michaels style. Just then, The Miz and his NXT rookie Alex Riley came charging down the ramp. Daniel Bryan turned to face them and they stopped before getting in the ring. Tarver used the distraction to grab Bryan from behind and get a rollup pin for the surprise victory on Bryan.

The Miz and Riley talked up what they had done on the outside, but Bryan came from the other side of the ring running and hit a suicide dive on The Miz. Bryan got up to start beating on The Miz, but soon Riley and Tarver restrained him. The Miz charged full force and tackled Bryan into the crowd barrier, then pounded away on Bryan. Riley put the MITB briefcase nearby, and then Miz hit the SkullCrushing Finale on the MITB case. Michael Cole said "hey little man welcome to the big time." Nexus is now 2-for-2 on their wins against Team WWE guys.

Winner: Michael Tarver wins via pinfall over Daniel Bryan.


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The Miz and Alex Riley were backstage bragging still, when Josh Matthews caught up with him. Matthews asked Miz to explains his actions. Miz said from the day he started mentoring Daniel Bryan, fans heckled him saying Bryan was better than him. Miz said last night Team WWE put him on the backbunrer in favor of Daniel Bryan. Miz said "How special is Daniel Bryan now?" The Miz said the next breakout star will be Alex Riley. Riley cut a promo saying he's the next breakout star and he owes it all to his pro, The Miz.

Nexus members were having a conversation in the locker room when Darren Young piped up. He said he decided he wants to be the guy to face John Cena tonight. Young said Cena beat him up weeks ago, and tonight he wants to return the favor. The other Nexus guys said they respect his willingness to step up. Justin Gabriel arrived to the ring for the next match.


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Bret Hart vs. Justin Gabriel
With Gabriel already in the ring, another email from the GM came through which Cole read. This one said that Bret Hart won't be competing against Gabriel tonight. The GM said "I don't like Bret Hart and never want to see him compete on Raw again." Instead, the anonymous GM chose a substitute opponent, Randy Orton. The Viper arrived out with a smirk on his face as Gabriel shook his head.

Gabriel had some early attacks but at one point, Orton grabbed his leg and held it to coldly stare into Gabriel's eyes. From there, it was a series of Orton attacks including a powerslam and then the DDT from the middle ropes. Orton got down and began to pound the mat, ready for a RKO if Gabriel got up. Just then, Sheamus came down the ramp. Orton went out after him, cloteshlining Sheamus over the crowd barrier. Orton continued beating on Sheamus in the audience until he was eventually counted out.

Orton had made his way back to the crowd barrier, knocking Sheamus over it. As Gabriel was announced winner, Orton rushed into the ring and got behind him. He spun Gabriel around and hit the RKO. Several refs got in the ring and Orton exited. He went over and grabbed a steel chair. From there he repeatedly bashed the chair on Sheamus. Refs finally got Orton away from Sheamus. Suddenly, Orton broke away and ran back around the ring where Sheamus was on his feet. He hit the RKO to drive Sheamus face-first to the outer floor.

Winner: Justin Gabriel wins due to countout of Randy Orton.


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John Morrison & R-Truth vs. David Otunga & Skip Sheffield
Late in the match, Truth made the hot tag to his partner Morrison. J-Mo came in and took down Otunga then punched Sheffield on the apron. Morrison was in control and whipped Otunga to the ropes then dropkicked him down. However, Sheffield made the tag on Otunga's back near the ropes. He came in and clobbered Morrison then knocked Truth off the apron. Sheffield backed up to the corner and waited for JMo to stand, then hit his running clothesline on him to win it. The Nexus guys were in the locker room watching with approval. Cole said that Heath Slater isn't there because he's got a huge matchup with Edge coming up.

Winners: David Otunga & Skip Sheffield win via pinfall over John Morrison & R-Truth.

They showed Eve walking backstage with Gail Kim and the new Divas champion Melina.


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WWE Slam of the Week showed still images from last night where Melina won the Divas Championship. Team LayCool arrived out to share in the special moment, attacking Melina. They beat up and layed out Melina ringside then layed down to gloat near here.


Eve, Gail Kim & Melina vs. Jillian, Maryse & Alicia Fox
During the match, they showed John Lovitz, comedian and former Raw guest host, sitting in the crowd. Melina was getting beat up by Alicia Fox but eventually broke away and tagged in Eve. Jillian came in, with Eve getting the upperhand and a near fall. Alicia came in to break it up, with Melina rushing in to break up the pinfall. The action broke down with all the divas getting involved. Gail Kim came in to take out Maryse while Melina fought Alicia to the outside. Eve had control in the ring of Jillian and prepared for her moonsault off the corner. However, Jillian came over and grabbed Eve then slammed her down for a pinfall win.

Winners: Jillian, Alicia Fox & Maryse win via pinfall over Melina, Eve & Gail Kim.

Josh Matthews interviewed Edge backstage about last night's Team WWE victory. Edge said it was great that the team he lead got the victory. Just then, Heath Slater walked up to Edge. Edge told Matthews to leave. Slater said they've got a match tonight. He told Edge he's patterned himself after Edge. Slater suggested maybe Edge shouldn't show up tonight. Edge said he doesn't want the record books showing he forfeited to some Wendy looking ginger-haired Edge wannabe. Edge started to walk off, but Slater bashed him down from behind.


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When Raw returned Jerry Lawler pointed out that actor Joe Manganiello from HBO's "True Blood" was seated behind him in the Raw crowd.


Heath Slater vs. Edge
Edge avoided Slater's attack in the corner then came back to take him down multiple times, including his trademark back slam to the mat. Slater countered an Edge move from against the ropes by letting Edge hit the mat face first. Moments later, Edge spear tackled Slater in the corner. Slater went to the outside, and Edge went for a baseball slide dropkick. Slater moved aside but Edge still got him with a big boot kick. With Slater recovering, Edge prepared for a Spear on the outside. Edge went for it but Slater moved away and quickly got into the ring to beat the countout. Edge was the second Team WWE guy counted out.

Post match, he rushed back into the ring and Speared Slater down anyways as his prize for the victory.

Winner: Heath Slater wins due to countout of Edge.


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Backstage, Justin Long was talking with Great Khali and his translator Ranjin Singh. Khali told Singh to ask Long for advice about his girlfriend and the long distance relationship back in India. Singh handed Long a picture of Khali's girl and it made Long wince. Just then Long's 2 co-stars came walking in and grabbed the picture. Sedakis screamed at it saying "who the hell is that?" Long told them it was Khali's girlfriend. Singh started to translate but they told him they were just having some fun. Singh said ok and left. Khali grabbed the pic back and Sedakis and Day took off. Long crumpled up the pic and tossed it. Just then, The Bella Twins came in and told Khali he was looking extra strong tonight. Khali walked off with the Bellas. Long shrugged and said "must have been an arranged relationship."

Cole and Lawer introduced Summerslam Recall which showed the various TV spots and events leading up to Sunday's Summerslam including The Miz on "The George Lopez late Night Show". Also shown were highlights from WWE's Summerslam Axxess.

John Cena was shown walking backstage on his way out to the ring. He stopped to say what's up to several backstage people.


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After break, they showed highlights from last month's Raw where Cena took out his frustrations on Nexus member Darren Young. Young was now in the ring waiting for his main event match against Cena.


John Cena vs. Darren Young
Once Cena got into the ring, all the other members of Nexus came out to stand side-by-side at the top of the ramp to watch.

Late in the match, Cena gained control knocking Young down for the Five Knuckle Shuffle. He had Young up for the Attitude Adjustment, but Young slipped off. Still, Cena kept on him and put him into the STF. Nexus members on the ramp were cheering for Young not to tap. Young couldn't withstand the move and tapped out.

All of the other members rushed to surround the ring, as they got on the apron. Cena stepped out onto the other apron and dropped to the floor, leaving them to deal with Darren Young. Nexus got in the ring with the sole losing member of the group, Darren Young who stumbled up to his feet. Young pleaded with leader Wade Barrett a bit, but then got hammered down from behind by Nexus members. They all ganged up and gave a solid beatdown on Young. They stood up Young for Sheffield's running clothesline. Barrett picked up Young on his shoulders and hit his finisher next. They pulled Young over towards the corner for the finale, Justin Gabriel's 450 Splash.

Winner: John Cena wins due to submission over Darren Young.

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Smackdown Results from Bakersfield, CA:
Todd Grisham opened Smackdown with talk about the excitement at Summerslam 2010. He brought up Kane's victory over Rey Mysterio in the title match but Matt Striker noted that The Undertaker made his return. Still images from the match were shown including Kane and Taker putting each other in chokeholds. Taker was too weak to overcome Kane, and got Tombstoned.

Grisham said Kane's explanation will happen tonight. Rey Mysterio came to the ring to start off the show. He thanked the fans for helping him get through a grueling match at Summerslam. He said at least he didn't end up in a casket. He said a lot of people were accused by Kane for attacking Kane, but in the end it came out that Mysterio is innocent. He said his name is clear now, and Kane was the one behind the attack.

Mysterio was interrupted mid-speech as new Smackdown star Alberto Del Rio arrived out in a suit with a microphone. Del Rio said tonight is his big debut on Smackdown. He said it was an honor to see Rey Mysterio in the ring. Del Rio got in the ring with him. He called them both icons, himself and Mysterio. He talked about being a man of honor and a millionaire. Del Rio said his bloodline comes from Fernando and Isabella, but Mysterio's blood is from the streets of Tiajuana. Rey warned Del Rio about what he was saying.

Del Rio called Mysterio the worm in the Tequila bottle and a "joke of a man" compared to him. Mysterio told Del Rio he knows he bought his cuff links at the Swap meet. Mysterio told Del Rio he's nobody there thinking he's something because he has money. Mysterio said respect is earned, and Del Rio has yet to do so. Del Rio called Mysterio a "little peasant". He said if Rey doesn't respect him, he'll make him do so. Rey told Del Rio he can come and get respect in his big debut, against him tonight.

Del Rio said he can't wait to squeeze and destroy Mysterio like the little cockroach he is. He smiled in Mysterio's face after saying something, and Rey slapped him. Del Rio fell against the middle rope and Rey ran against the ropes to come across and hit 619. Rey gave a wink to Del Rio from the ramp. Del Rio wiped his face and smirked about what just happened.

Backstage, Kofi Kingston and Dolph Ziggler were shown on a split screen. They fight in an IC title rematch on Smackdown.


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Smackdown's return featured Dashing Cody Rhodes discussing dry, crackly, wrinkly skin. Rhodes talked about using a manly moisturizing lotion for healthy, glowing skin. Rhodes applied a cucumber melon moisturizer to his face, then said he's bringing people one step closer to "Dashing".


Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler
Intercontinental Championship
They showed a still image from the IC title match at Summerslam in which The Nexus interfered, costing Kofi a chance to win the title back. Kofi arrived out first followed by Ziggler, escorted by consultant Vickie Guerrero.

Late in the match, Dolph charged at Kofi in the corner, with Kofi able to flip out through the ropes and get a Pele kick from the apron. With Ziggler down in the ring, Kofi climbed the corner. However, Vickie Guerrero climbed onto the apron and shoved Kofi off. The ref saw it and called for the bell to DQ Ziggler.

Dolph walked over and pulled Kofi to his feet, but Kofi was quick to react and chased him out of the ring. Dolph ran around the ring to escape and Vickie was barring Kofi's path. Vickie started taunting Kofi. Ziggler snuck underneath the ring and came out the other side to knock Kofi down. He brought Kingston in the ring for a Zig Zag to add more insult to injury.

Ziggler waited for Kofi to come to and get up. As Kofi sat up, Ziggler ran over and locked a sleeperhold onto Kofi from behind. He wrapped his legs around Kofi's torso and put him to sleep. Ziggler was leaving the ring but then paused and got back in to go after Kofi again. Kofi was passed out on his back under the ropes. Ziggler walked over and lifted his leg, then stomped on Kofi's head while he was helpless.

Winner: Kofi Kingston wins due to disqualification of Dolph Ziggler in the Intercontinental Title match.


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Team LayCool was in the locker room talking over what they did to Melina at Summerslam. Layla said she thought Teddy was going to punish them for what they did. McCool called Melina Lady Wah Wah, saying she was crying after winning the title. They started their "Flaw-" catch word, but paused. Just then they hushed up, looking around and said "Less" before leaving the locker room. A plant in the locker room let out a sneeze, then pulled apart the leaves to reveal Hornswoggle. Swoggle waddled off as a plant.

Striker and Grisham talked over the Kane-Mysterio match involving Undertaker again. Kane will offer his explanation for his attack on Taker, later.

Luke Gallows was in the locker room with Serena and Joey Mercury. Gallows said he can't believe Punk walked out on them at Summerslam. Mercury said they'd never do it to them. Serena said it was Punk proving them a lesson that they can still be strong. Serena said tonight she and Gallows will beat Big Show and Kelly Kelly. Mercury said Serena's never been in a match. She said she's been training and will prove they deserve Punk's admiration. Punk walked in saying none of them deserve his admiration. Punk said what Nexus did on Raw peaked his interest. Punk said if Gallows and Serena don't win their match tonight they are out of Straight Edge Society.


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The Big Show & Kelly Kelly vs. Luke Gallows & Serena
Mixed Tag Match
This marked Serena's debut Smackdown or WWE match. Serena and Gallows were accompanied by Joey Mercury, but CM Punk was not with them.

After Show and Gallows started off, Gallows made a tag to Serena, forcing Kelly to come in. Kelly gained control but on her handspring towards the corner, Serena cut her off with a punch to the back. Serena took control from there and worked over Kelly with submission holds. Kelly escaped from Serena with a jawbreaker and then avoided a charge from the anti-diva in the corner. Kelly got her headscissors airplane spin flip, and then a faceplant. Kelly had the pinfall but Gallows came in and yanked her off Serena.

Big Show came in to take Gallows to the outside. Kelly went for her K2 legdrop on Serena, who countered and then hit a GutBuster, much like the G2S, for the win. CM Punk came out to the ramp and applauded his SES disciples' win. Punk hugged Serena up on the ramp.

Winners: Serena & Luke Gallows win via pinfall over Kelly Kelly & Big Show.


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Striker mentioned how if you text "Follow WWE" to 40404 on your mobile phone you can get WWE Twitter alerts now.

The Big Red Monster Kane was in the ring now. He started to laugh maniacally into the mic with deep laughter sound effects echoing in the arena. Kane talked about the seven deadly sins, and his favorite, the sin of pride. Kane said it was Taker's pride that weakened Taker over his decades of Destruction. Kane talked about how Taker always kept him in his shadow, due to selfish pride. He talked about getting set on fire during their Inferno Match.

Kane said his master plan was set in motion a while ago. He said Taker's collections of souls grew over time, as did his weakness. Kane said he watched and waited, but noticed Taker losing his grip, even in victory. Kane said when Taker tore off his mask, he was the one who unleashed the monster. He said when they met at Wrestlemania, the time wasn't right but his plan kept evolving. Kane said from there he put himself at Taker's right hand. Kane said their reunion was a vehicle for his vengeance.

Kane said he noticed a moment of weakness during the Shawn Michaels match when Taker showed mercy. Kane said he then knew his plan had come to fruition. He said now the shadows in which he once labored are cast upon Taker. He said Taker's Holy Grail is now his World Title. He said he knew one day he would replace Undertaker as the "Devil's Favorite Demon." Kane raised up his arms and brought them down to set off the corner ringpost pyro, still laughing.


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WWE Smack of the Night showed 3 weeks ago when Drew McIntyre yanked Christian into the steel apparatus underneath the ring. McIntyre shoved Christian shoulder first into the ringpost. Despite all the damage, Christian won by surprise roll up.


Christian vs. Drew McIntyre
They showed last Friday how McIntyre shoved Hardy into the steel steps, then stomped on Hardy's leg in between the two pieces of the steps. Hardy still got in the ring but could barely stand, so McIntyre hit the FutureShock DDT on him for a win.

Before tonight's match could get started, Dashing Cody Rhodes came out in a suit and tie and made his way to ringside for the match. During the contest, Cody Rhodes sat with the commentators to give guest commentary. McIntyre took the action to the outside and threatened to snap Christian's arm like he snapped Hardy's ankle.

Cody talked about beating Christian last week whereas Drew couldn't two weeks ago. He gave Todd Grisham a present of Q-Tips with a special carrying case then talked about how Drew was working on the arm injury that Cody also worked on last week.

In the closing moments, Christian went for the Killswitch but couldn't lock it and favored his hurt shoulder. Drew came back and picked him up on one shoulder to slam Christian to the corner. He was going to go for a running powerslam, but Christian countered it, shifting his weight to turn into a pinfall victory.

Christian rolled to the outside, but Dashing Cody Rhodes came around the ring to distract him. Drew came around the other side, and Rhodes rushed from behind to take down Christian. They brought him into the ring and started to attack. That brought Matt Hardy rushing to the ring wearing a protective boot on his injured foot. Eventually, Rhodes attacked Hardy from behind and they removed the boot. Rhodes stomped on Hardy's injured foot several times. Drew hit FutureShock on Hardy, then Rhodes did Cross Rhodes on Christian.

Winner: Christian wins via pinfall over Drew McIntyre.


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Swagger was backstage complaining about going from World Champ to not even on Summerslam. He said last week he was robbed by that delinquent MVP. He asked the person off camera if they were even listening to him. The camera showed Rosa Mendes jumping rope. She took off her headphones and asked "Como?" Swagger said it's just what he's talking about, no respect. Swagger turned and MVP was there. MVP told him he lost so to accept it and move on. MVP said Swagger might be better at him than some things but recently he's better at him than whining. Swagger said he's going to have a Swagger Invitational and if he wins he gets to host MVP's VIP Lounge. MVP said if he wins then he gets to host an end of the Summer block party with Swagger picking up the tab.

Grisham and Striker brought up Team WWE defeating The Nexus at Summerslam. They introduced Raw Rebound which showed Nexus having individual members face individual members of Team WWE. Leader Wade Barrett challenged his Nexus members to win or be exiled. All of them achieved wins, except for Darren Young who lost to John Cena.

Backstage, Smackdown GM Teddy Long informed Kane that Undertaker will return to Smackdown next week. Kane siad that next week's Smackdown will be "Hell on Earth."


Rey Mysterio vs. Alberto Del Rio
Tony Chimel introduced Albeto Del Rio's personal ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez. Del Rio drove a Rolls Royce out from backstage, similar to the way JBL used to arrive in a limo. Del Rio's announcer introduced him speaking in Espanol.

Del Rio started things off with a kick to Mysterio's leg and then a beatdown in the corner. Grisham brought up that Del Rio won a gold medal at the 1999 Pan Am Games for Greco Roman Wrestling. Mysterio made an early comeback avoiding Del Rio near the ropes, sending Del Rio toppling to the outside before commercials.

Del Rio managed to yank Mysterio's arm against the top rope causing an injury. He then went outside and smashed Rey's hurt arm on the steps before standing on top of the arm. Del Rio had an impressive side kick to Rey's left arm to take him down for a near fall. Moments later Del Rio went for a Senton off the corner with Mysterio moving away. Mysterio had momentum and several near falls.

In the closing moments, Rey was able to trip Del Rio against the ropes. He went for 619, but Del Rio caught him by the legs. He tried to catapult Rey at the corner, but Mysterio jumped onto the ropes instead. Rey got up on the corner, with Del Rio chopping his legs, so Rey fell off. Del Rio had a huge smile on his face then went at Mysterio. He set up for a finisher close to Drew McIntyre's Future Shock DDT, but flipped Rey onto his back on the mat and put him in a Cross Arm Breaker. Mysterio quickly tapped out.

After the win, Del Rio locked the arm breaker on Rey once again. Striker said it looked like Del Rio was trying to break Rey's arm. His ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez announced the win from ringside.

Winner: Alberto Del Rio wins via submission over Rey Mysterio

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Former WWE Superstar Shawn Michaels has opened a Family Amusement Park with his wife in Texas.

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Former WWE Superstar Batista is now training really hard on his Martial Arts techniques. Looks like he is still interested in fighting after all!!!!

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In a recent developement, WWE Superstar Lance Cade(rel name : Lance Mcnaught) died at the age of 29. This comes not late before a under 40 WWE Superstar died sometime back.