John Laurinaitis came to the ring, but was soon interrupted by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, who received a very nice response. Laurinaitis pleaded with McMahon to let him keep his job. The Chairman then ripped apart many of the GM's decisions over his tenure, calling bringing back Big Show as "a horrible investment," amen to that.
Sheamus then also joined them and called Johnny the "worst general manger in WWE history." An angered Laurinaitis stated that he'd make the Irishman pay by booking him in a match against a mystery opponent. McMahon then warned Johnny before he left that if the show isn't good enough then at the end of the night he'll be fired.
Sheamus defeated Lord Tensai in a fair match up. It dragged a little bit at the start but gradually picked up in quality towards the second half of the bout. Things aren't looking great for Tensai at the moment. Afterwards he took out his worshipper to a largely indifferent crowd.
As R-Truth was giving an interview backstage, Big Show knocked him out with a punch.
Beth Phoenix and Ricardo Rodriguez defeated Layla and Santino Marella in a comedy tag team match. Afterwards Santino ripped open the always amusing Ricardo's shirt to reveal a Justin Bieber T-Shirt.
Daniel Bryan came to the ring and bragged about he's going to win the WWE Championship at No Way Out on Sunday. The current title holder CM Punk also came out and claimed that outside the ring AJ is out of Bryan's league, and inside the ring he's out of Punk's league. Bryan told Punk how he's lost respect for him since he'd supposedly sold out after pandering to the fans. The WWE Champion stated that since his classic promo last year on the June 27th Raw, he hasn't changed at all. He rose to the top on his own terms, but claimed Bryan had drastically changed since shattering the glass roof.
Kane then joined them both and warned that his pipe bombs are actual pipe bombs after reminding us of what evil deeds he's performed in the past. AJ also came to the ring and said that when she looked into Kane's eyes last week she saw a heart. She also claimed that she wasn't totally over Bryan and that Punk was the coolest guy she's ever met. I couldn't tell if it was on purpose but she seemed really awkward on the mic here. Laurinaitis then booked Kane and Bryan against Punk and AJ in a tag team match.
Dolph Ziggler defeated Christian, Jack Swagger and The Great Khali in an Elimination Fatal Four Way match to become number one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship. The bout started off quite slow and dull, with Khali having most of the offense until he was eliminated. Fortunately it then picked up in pace and excitement as Swagger and Christian went toe to toe until Ziggler eliminated Swagger. The crowd then came alive for the final third of the match between Ziggler and Christian, with probably more chants for Ziggler oddly enough. It was a great ending to a highly enjoyable match for the most part, with Ziggler pinning the Intercontinental Champ.
Ryback defeated another couple of nobodies in an okay squash match. Hopefully after No Way Out he'll move onto some real competition.
Big Show defeated Kofi Kingston in an average Cage match. Show predictably dominated most of the match, slowly taking out Kingston, it was pretty drab. Towards the end Kofi mounted a short lived comeback where a win for him was taunted as he leapt to the top of the cage and then in an impressive spot jumped over Big Show. It was the only really decent and exciting part of the bout. I can't imagine that the Cage match this Sunday is going to be anything special either.
Sin Cara defeated Curt Hawkings in an passable contest. Sin Cara just seems like another wrestler on the roster who's stuck in the same routine each week.
Surprise guest Vader defeated Heath Slater in an average match. Although it wasn't anything outstanding it was a decent novelty act and a feel good moment for the fans.
CM Punk and AJ defeated Daniel Bryan and Kane in a bit of a strange tag team bout. The action was quite good for the most part, with interactions between Punk and his two foes solid enough. But when AJ was inadvertently tagged in with Kane, she skipped around and then jumped around the 'Big Red Monster's' waist and snogged him. It was an odd moment, but one that makes things a bit more interesting. Nice work by AJ here. Punk then got the winning pin on Bryan after applying a Macho Man Elbow Drop from the top rope.
John Laurinaitis joined Vince McMahon in the ring and pleaded to him to "do the right thing" and not fire him. As Vince was about to utter those trademark two words of his, Big Show came to the ring and explained that if he was also terminated then he would have to be paid millions of dollars a year for doing nothing. Show went on to blame Vince for treating him as a joke for years, having to entertain people rather than being a "giant" like he truly is and can be now. I don't recall him ever entertaining anyone?
John Cena then interrupted Big Show with a big goofy grin and lame childish jokes galore, which were totally out of place considering he's meant to be taking this wrestler he's facing on Sunday who's be tearing through everyone seriously. Wisely Cena then described Show as a dominant force who's the favourite for their match, but also asked him how he's going to react if he looses at No Way Out? Stating that he now has everything in his favour and no excuses for not succeeding.
Vince McMahon answered that question by announcing that if Big Show looses on Sunday than Big Johnny will be fired there and then. Cena and Show then began brawling until Big Show accidentally KO'd McMahon with a punch that looked so, so fake.
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