Daniel Bryan and Kane defeated Randy Orton and Sheamus in a fair to average tag team contest. For the most part the action was decent enough, there were just a few niggles here and there, such as Sheamus and Kane's time on the ring together which looked a little awkward, and also Kane's feeble chokeslam at the end to Sheamus which was not convincing as a finisher to the bout.
Michael Cole announced that he would be the official commentator for Team Laurinaitis this sunday at WrestleMania, whatever that means.
Santino Marella defeated David Otunga in a mediocre and forgettable match up that only existed to promote the Team Long versus Team Laurinaitis match this Sunday. It's a shame because they could've actually had an entertaining bout with some of the other members of the teams. Afterwards Long, assisted by Santino, pushed over Laurinaitis. The Miz then raced down and took out Santino, thereby earning himself a place on Team Johnny.
Kelly Kelly defeated Eve in a rather poor bout. Now, I don't like to be one of those wrestling fans that just likes to bash a performer constantly, but Kelly Kelly really did look like a novice here, I mean even more than usual. What's her excuse after all these years of experience? She just really doesn't deserve a place in the ring, never mind WrestleMania.
Before CM Punk's match up, Chris Jericho once again appeared on the big screen and reminded him of his sister and father's issues, but this time he also brought up the fact that Punk's parents married after he was born, making him, as Jericho put it, "a bastard." It definitely wasn't as strong a promo as we've had from Jericho in recent weeks.
CM Punk versus Christian ended in a no contest after Punk viciously took out Christian after a series of elbows and slams into the announce desk. The WWE Champion also clamped on an Anaconda Vice on 'Captain Charisma' for an extended period. It was nice to see the more aggressive Punk in action here, definitely a nice set up for his match with Jericho in Miami.
Brodus Clay defeated Curt Hawkings in one of the 'Funkosaruses' usual routine squash bouts. I'm getting seriously bored of this now.
Big Show defeated Epico in a squash match filled with Show's signature powerhouse moves. The tag team champs are too talented to be squandered like this. Afterwards Cody Rhodes came out and once again aggravated Show by reminding him of his poor record at 'Mania. I still believe a Rhodes versus Goldust match would've been far, far superior.
Backstage in an interview CM Punk delivered a superb speech where he set the record straight regarding Jericho's accusations of his family. As far as I'm concerned their feud has been a success all round so far.
Mark Henry defeated The Great Khali in a match that was fortunately kept short. In an attempt to get some revenge John Laurinaitis then threw Teddy Long into the ring and into Henry's mercy. After both teams then made their way out and fought, Booker raced to Long's aid and took out the 'World's Strongest Man' with his trademark Scissors Kick. Teddy then thanked Booker and asked him to join his team, an offer which Booker accepted gladly.
The Rock spoke about the demand of his return after his match at WrestleMania XX back in 2004. He explained that he knew after WrestleMania 27 last year when he Rock Bottomed John Cena that he would step into the ring once again to face him. He went on to admit that Cena had become the "heartbeat" of the WWE, a major star in the business. Cena soon then joined 'The Great One' and spoke about the long list of critics he'd garnered over the years, but also mentioned the emotion he evokes every single time he walks out to the ring, which is very true.
Cena claimed that people can bash him as much as they want but he will continue to "rise above, and I win," which is an admirable quality of his I'll admit. He added that those same people will witness him beating The Rock this Sunday. He also shared an interesting fact that he'd now been a longer active member of the WWE roster then Rocky, I had no idea. Cena went on to say that after WrestleMania The Rock will go back to the film industry while he'll return to the ring as always, and he (I believe) honestly said that he'd be damed if 'The People's Champ' would come in a visitor "and take my life from me." It was yet another superb and blisteringly honest promo by Cena. I just hope he can keep up this great form after 'Mania.
The Rock told Cena that he had to beat him on Sunday to become the greatest of all time on a professional level, but "on a personal level, I just don't like you." Which again was another statement in this segment that I believe is very true.
This was probably the best promo these two men have had together, and that's saying something. You can believe in the tension and heat between the two and that should only add to what will be a special match up on Sunday. A lot of fans, like Cena and CM Punk plus others in WWE I'm sure , have criticised The Rock on his very temporary 'return' to the company, but he's also going to help build up plenty of business for WWE come this Sunday. And I dare any of those critics who'll be watching to not get excited when Rock's music hits in Miami and him and Cena are finally (pun intended) face to face in the ring together for what will be an electrifying match. I for one cannot wait for April 1st.
I should be putting up my predictions for the huge card this week, but as for what I think will be the best match at 'Mania? I'm going with either CM Punk versus Jericho or Triple H versus The Undertaker. Plus the bout I just mentioned above should be pretty fun too.
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