My WWE Raw, May 23rd 2012 Recap

A stern faced John Cena came out and asked "What the hell?!" after Big Show aided Laurinaitis in defeated him last night at Over The Limit. He went on to further mock Big Johnny and state his complete bemusement at Show helping him him win. The GM then made his way out on a small motorised vehicle usual used for OAP's and complained about all his supposed injuries from last night, he also added that if anyone touches him then they will be terminated. Laurinaitis also introduced Big Show, Cena's future opponent at No Way Out. Wow, that should be a great match (yes that was sarcasm). 

Show stated that no one was entitled to a explanation for his actions last night. He also reminded us all of his begging for his job on last weeks Raw before he was fired and claimed that he received no sympathy from the fans, even though he had, and added that he's going to knock out Cena in their match. The overall opening to the show was all quite predictable really, no shocks or believable explanations.

John Cena defeated David Otunga in a predictably mediocre bout. Afterwards Curt Hawkings, Tyler Reks, Darren Young and Titus O'Neil attacked Cena until Sheamus barged Laurinaitis and came to his aid. The GM then booked both Cena and the World Heavyweight Champion in a Three On Two Lumberjack Handicap match. 

In a random, but quite amusing segment, Santino Marella and Ricardo Rodriguez contested in the ring over who was a better announcer. Marella in the end applied the Cobra to Rodriguez and announced Alberto Del Rio.

Randy Orton won via disqualification versus Alberto Del Rio in a bit of a drab contest that never quite got going. The DQ came after Chris Jericho Codebreakered Orton. An irate Jericho then said how he was the "best in the World" and applied a further two Codebreakers to Orton.

Daniel Bryan proclaimed that he should be the new WWE Champion after making CM Punk tap at Over The Limit, even though it was clearly after the three count. CM Punk joined Bryan and confirmed that he clearly pinned him. He also introduced Bryan's opponent for the evening, Kane, after showing footage from last week's SmackDown where Bryan had smacked 'The Big Red Monster' in the back with a chair.

Daniel Bryan won via DQ after Kane decided to exact some revenge and cracked him over the back with a steel chair. CM Punk, who'd been on commentary, attempted to hit Kane with the chair but was thwarted by Bryan, who was then spotted by his opponent with chair in hand. Afterwards Kane decided to also apply a couple of Choke Slams to Bryan for good measure. The WWE Champion entered the ring to check on Bryan, and to also apply the Anaconda Vice. I look forward to their rematch, although it looks like Kane may be entered in to make it a Triple Threat I'm guessing.

Christian defeated Jinder Mahal in a fair effort by both men. This was probably one of the better performances I've seen from Mahal, but then Christian does normally have that effect on opponents. It's great to have him back. 

Beth Phoenix defeated Kelly Kelly in an average and forgettable match up. Not really any more to add to be honest.

John Cena and Sheamus versus Lord Tensai, Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger ended in a no contest after the lumberjacks at ringside erupted into the ring to help take out Cena and Sheamus. The actual match had been better then I'd expected and the crowd were thoroughly into it, creating a huge pop when 'The Great White' made a hot tag to Cena towards the end. The action was solid enough, and although it wasn't a classic by any means it was still an entertaining and eventful main event. 

Shortly after the face side of the locker room made their way out to help Cena and Sheamus. Cena then went out back in search of Big Show, but was instead greeted with another knockout punch from him.