Triple H kicked off Raw by confirming that last week he had indeed come out to fireJohn Laurinaitis. He also revealed that the WWE Board were going over a proposal from Laurinaitis himself, so while they were discussing that 'The Game' was unable to terminate him just yet. He then discussed the return of The Undertaker last week, and admitted that whenever he has entered the ring with him he has been "truly humbled"by his presence. But last week he said that there was "no rush up my spine, there was no butterflies in my stomach. I wasn't in awe, and I wasn't humbled to stand in front of him." And added that he felt sorry and bad for Taker, after what he put him through in their great match at WrestleMania last year he didn't want to put him through that again. He said that he wanted to remember Undertaker in a different light and presented a highlight reel of some of 'The Deadman's' greatest moments.
Triple H carried on to explain that he was declining Taker's challenge of a WrestleMania rematch because he wanted him to remembered as a dominant force, not someone being stretchered out and weakened. As he was about to then leave, the lights darkened and a VT of The Undertaker sitting on a throne, watching back their match from WrestleMania 27 played. Taker explained that he didn't want to be remembered that way, and that the win meant nothing. He needs the rematch for "vengeance." It was a brilliantly executed segment, especially the superb VT with Undertaker. I realise that their match wasn't exactly well received by everyone, but I for one loved it and will very much welcome their inevitable rematch in Miami on April 1st.
Big Show defeated Daniel Bryan via count out in an average and forgettable match, which was predictably a big step down from Bryan's awesome contest with CM Punk on last week's Raw. The finish came after Big Show almost collided with Bryan's girlfriend AJ once again on the outside, but managed to halt himself in time. A distraught Daniel Bryan then dragged AJ away with him for safety.
On the mic the World Heavyweight Champion then once again berated the Big Show, questioning his manhood and calling him a "freak," and added that this was proof that Show's run into AJ on SmackDown was on purpose. He also claimed that nothing would change and that he would still be the World champion after their Elimination Chamber match.
David Otunga praised his current boss John Laurinaitis and pleaded to the Board of Directors to not fire him. Shortly after, via message from COO Triple H, Otunga was booked in a match with Sheamus.
Sheamus defeated David Otunga in a mediocre bout, which was understandably dominated for the most part by the Royal Rumble winner Sheamus.
Chris Jericho entered the ring and claimed that since his return he has made every other wrestler in the company "obsolete" since every other man and woman on the show is just a "Chris Jericho wannabe." He also congratulated himself on manipulating everyone without even uttering a single word, and claimed to have "trolled all of you."That was a nice line I thought. He went on to explain that The Miz had stolen his suited up look and his talking slowly routine form him, and Kofi Kingston with his impressive moves, R-Truth with his "What's up?" Being a copy of Jericho's old catchphrase "Shut the hell up!" Dolph Ziggler being accompanied by Vickie Guerrero, just like he was accompanied by Stephanie McMahon at WrestleMania 18.
Then he got to the WWE Champion, CM Punk. Who he claimed was the worst of them all. Who was, in Jericho's opinion, unoriginal and a liar claiming to be the best in the World when he "certainly is not." Y2J explained that it was his legacy to be the very best at everything he does, and that he'd come back to reclaim what is his.
Then, sure enough CM Punk interrupted Jericho but simply dropped the mic from his hand and held up the WWE Championship and left. It was a nice segment involving Punk and Jericho, and has only got me even more excited about a match between the two at Mania.
The Great Khali and Randy Orton defeated Cody Rhodes and Wade Barrett in an moderate tag team match, unfortunately let down by the practically worthless Khali. Who I'm personally quite gutted to see back in the company, taking away valuable time from real up and coming talent. After the bout Orton RKO'd Khali after there were some words exchanged between the two due to forced tags during the match.
Tamina, Kelly Kelly, Eve and Alicia Fox defeated Natalya, the Bella Twins and Beth Phoenix in the usual forgettable Divas tag team match up. Tamina pinned one of the Bellas (I can't be asked to remember who) for the victory after a Superfly Splash. Looks like she'll be challenging Beth for the title next. Then hopefully Kharma at WrestleMania perhaps?
Backstage John Laurinaitis informed Triple H that Shawn Michaels will be on Raw next week, and also suggested an Ambulance Match between John Cena and Kane at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. Triple H liked the idea and booked the match up.
Chris Jericho bested CM Punk, The Miz, R-Truth, Dolph Ziggler and Kofi Kingstonin an entertaining Six-Pack Challenge to earn the very last entrance in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber bout. The match up started a little all over the place but once the action was concentrated on a smaller number of individuals in the ring the quality really picked up. At least there was one exciting match on the show. Jericho dragged CM Punk out of the ring after he had GTS'd Ziggler and then grabbed the one-two-three for himself.
During the match up R-Truth also landed badly on the back of his head after a flipping frontward dive from the tope rope to the outside. The latest word from Joey Styles on Twitter is that he's fine thankfully.
Backstage Kane admitted to a terrified Eve of being afraid of himself for the first time, being in the state of mind that he's in.
Triple H carried on to explain that he was declining Taker's challenge of a WrestleMania rematch because he wanted him to remembered as a dominant force, not someone being stretchered out and weakened. As he was about to then leave, the lights darkened and a VT of The Undertaker sitting on a throne, watching back their match from WrestleMania 27 played. Taker explained that he didn't want to be remembered that way, and that the win meant nothing. He needs the rematch for "vengeance." It was a brilliantly executed segment, especially the superb VT with Undertaker. I realise that their match wasn't exactly well received by everyone, but I for one loved it and will very much welcome their inevitable rematch in Miami on April 1st.
Big Show defeated Daniel Bryan via count out in an average and forgettable match, which was predictably a big step down from Bryan's awesome contest with CM Punk on last week's Raw. The finish came after Big Show almost collided with Bryan's girlfriend AJ once again on the outside, but managed to halt himself in time. A distraught Daniel Bryan then dragged AJ away with him for safety.
On the mic the World Heavyweight Champion then once again berated the Big Show, questioning his manhood and calling him a "freak," and added that this was proof that Show's run into AJ on SmackDown was on purpose. He also claimed that nothing would change and that he would still be the World champion after their Elimination Chamber match.
David Otunga praised his current boss John Laurinaitis and pleaded to the Board of Directors to not fire him. Shortly after, via message from COO Triple H, Otunga was booked in a match with Sheamus.
Sheamus defeated David Otunga in a mediocre bout, which was understandably dominated for the most part by the Royal Rumble winner Sheamus.
Chris Jericho entered the ring and claimed that since his return he has made every other wrestler in the company "obsolete" since every other man and woman on the show is just a "Chris Jericho wannabe." He also congratulated himself on manipulating everyone without even uttering a single word, and claimed to have "trolled all of you."That was a nice line I thought. He went on to explain that The Miz had stolen his suited up look and his talking slowly routine form him, and Kofi Kingston with his impressive moves, R-Truth with his "What's up?" Being a copy of Jericho's old catchphrase "Shut the hell up!" Dolph Ziggler being accompanied by Vickie Guerrero, just like he was accompanied by Stephanie McMahon at WrestleMania 18.
Then he got to the WWE Champion, CM Punk. Who he claimed was the worst of them all. Who was, in Jericho's opinion, unoriginal and a liar claiming to be the best in the World when he "certainly is not." Y2J explained that it was his legacy to be the very best at everything he does, and that he'd come back to reclaim what is his.
Then, sure enough CM Punk interrupted Jericho but simply dropped the mic from his hand and held up the WWE Championship and left. It was a nice segment involving Punk and Jericho, and has only got me even more excited about a match between the two at Mania.
The Great Khali and Randy Orton defeated Cody Rhodes and Wade Barrett in an moderate tag team match, unfortunately let down by the practically worthless Khali. Who I'm personally quite gutted to see back in the company, taking away valuable time from real up and coming talent. After the bout Orton RKO'd Khali after there were some words exchanged between the two due to forced tags during the match.
Tamina, Kelly Kelly, Eve and Alicia Fox defeated Natalya, the Bella Twins and Beth Phoenix in the usual forgettable Divas tag team match up. Tamina pinned one of the Bellas (I can't be asked to remember who) for the victory after a Superfly Splash. Looks like she'll be challenging Beth for the title next. Then hopefully Kharma at WrestleMania perhaps?
Backstage John Laurinaitis informed Triple H that Shawn Michaels will be on Raw next week, and also suggested an Ambulance Match between John Cena and Kane at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. Triple H liked the idea and booked the match up.
Chris Jericho bested CM Punk, The Miz, R-Truth, Dolph Ziggler and Kofi Kingstonin an entertaining Six-Pack Challenge to earn the very last entrance in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber bout. The match up started a little all over the place but once the action was concentrated on a smaller number of individuals in the ring the quality really picked up. At least there was one exciting match on the show. Jericho dragged CM Punk out of the ring after he had GTS'd Ziggler and then grabbed the one-two-three for himself.
During the match up R-Truth also landed badly on the back of his head after a flipping frontward dive from the tope rope to the outside. The latest word from Joey Styles on Twitter is that he's fine thankfully.
Backstage Kane admitted to a terrified Eve of being afraid of himself for the first time, being in the state of mind that he's in.
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