WWE's 2011 Night of Champions pay-per-view opens with a video package for tonight's matches. Michael Cole welcomes us to Buffalo, New York and we're live with Cole, Booker T and Jerry Lawler. They plug tonight's matches as we go to the ring.

WWE Tag Team Title Match: The Miz and R-Truth vs. Air Boom

We go to the ring and out first comes The Miz and R-Truth. Truth raps his "You Suck" remix as they make their way to the ring. Out next come the WWE Tag Team Champions Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston.

Kofi and Miz start things off. Miz lands some offense but Kofi drops him for an early pin attempt. Bourne gets a tag and they double team Miz in the corner for a 2 count. Bourne with kicks onto Miz and another tag to Kofi. Kofi jumps off Bourne's back and decks Miz in the corner for a 2 count. Truth gets the tag but Kofi stops him coming in. Bourne comes back in and they continue the attack on Truth. Miz runs in but gets double dropkicked. Miz and Truth go out to the floor. Bourne and Kofi go on opposite corners and leap down to the floor, taking out their opponents. Bourne brings Truth back in the ring for a 2 count.

Truth turns things around and stomps away on Bourne now after Miz gets in a cheapshot. 2 count for Truth. Miz gegts the tag and hits a running kick to the head on Bourne for another 2 count. Bourne fights out of a hold but Miz knocks him out of the air for a 2 count. Truth comes back in for some double teaming and keeps Bourne grounded. Bourne counters with an overhead suplex and both look for tags. Miz gets a tag and stops Bourne from tagging. Miz wails away on Bourne with right hands and taunts Kofi. Bourne makes another comeback and tries for a tag. Miz stops him and goes for Skull Crushing Finale. Bourne blocks that and tags in Kofi. Kofi comes in and unloads on Miz. Kofi hits the Boom Drop and knocks Truth down on the apron. Kofi turns around to The Miz but hits him with SOS for a 2 count.

More back and fort. Miz distracts the referee while Truth hits a cheap shot on Kofi. Miz lands a big DDT on Kofi but he kicks out at 2. Bourne acts like he tags Kofi while the referee isn't looking. Bourne comes in but Miz stops him. Miz argues with the referee and Bourne rolls him up for 2. Bourne takes out Truth and then Miz. He goes for Air Bourne but lands on his feet after Miz moves. Miz lands another DDT on Bourne for a 2 count as Kofi breaks it up. Truth gets tagged in but the referee tells him to get out. Miz hits Skull Crushing Finale on Bourne and pins him but the referee is arguing with Truth. Miz pins Bourne well over a 3 count but he kicks out finally when the referee turns around. Miz argues with the referee and shoves him down. The referee calls for the bell and the DQ.

Winners by DQ: Air Boom

After the match, the referee gets to his feet as The Miz approaches. Miz pushes him down again and his head hits the bottom turnbuckle. Truth talks to Miz and tries to calm him down. Truth picks the referee up and slaps him in the face, sending him back down to the mat. They yell at the referee about being a conspiracy as he rolls out of the ring.

After a promo for Inside Out, we see The Miz and R-Truth walking backstage. Matt Striker walks up and points out that assaulting a referee can get them in trouble. They rant about the referee being another conspiracy and aren't worried about Triple H because he might not be the COO after tonight.

WWE Intercontinental Title Match: Ted DiBiase vs. Cody Rhodes

We go to the ring and out comes the WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rodes with his guys handing out brown bags to the fans. Out next comes Ted DiBiase and he's fired up.

The bell rings and they go at it, locking up and taking it to the corner. Lots of back and forth action to start the match. Ted kicks Cody in the face and covers for a 2 count. Ted continues the offense but Cody slaps him coming out of the corner. Ted responds with right hands. He goes for a back drop but Cody turns things around. Cody hits the kick coming off the second rope and gets a 2 count.

Cody continues the offense and slaps Ted around. Ted tries to turn it around but can't. Cody ends up putting Ted on the ropes and slapping him around some more before stomping away. Cody charges in the corner but Ted moves and drops him on his face. Ted goes for a dropkick but misses. Cody regains control and keeps Ted on the mat with submissions.

More back and forth action. Ted hits a big dropkick for a 2 count. Ted charges in the corner but runs into a big boot. Ted counters with a spinebuster for a 2 count. Ted goes for Dream Street but Cody blocks it. Ted dropkicks Cody as he comes off the second rope with a kick and gets a 2 count. More back and forth. Ted goes to take Cody's mask off and succeeds. Ted swings the mask but Cody rolls him up with a handful of tights for the win.

Winner: Cody Rhodes

We go to the ring and out comes Christian. Christian says he's talked to Teddy Long and Triple H but can't get anywhere. He talks about his career and says he deserves one more match to be the World Heavyweight Champion. Christian wants to face the winner of Randy Orton vs. Christian tonight, immediately after their match. Christian insults the Buffalo crowd. He gets the crowd to chant "one more match." The music of Sheamus interrupts and out he comes.

Sheamus enters the ring and cuts a promo about Night of Champions and wanting to be in action tonight. Sheamus says if he helps Christian get one more match and he wins, his first title defense must be against Sheamus. Sheamus gets the crowd to chant "one more match" but drops Christian with a Brogue Kick out of nowhere.

WWE United States Title Match: John Morrison vs. Alex Riley vs. Jack Swagger vs. Dolph Ziggler

We go to the ring and out first comes John Morrison followed by Alex Riley. Jack Swagger is out next followed by the WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero.

Morrison and Swagger go at it in one corner while Riley and Ziggler face off. It comes down to Swagger and Riley in the ring. Swagger drops Riley and works him over with forearm shots as Vickie looks on from ringside. Riley counters and drops Swagger for a 2 count. Dolph gets on the apron but Riley knocks im down to the floor. Ziggler ends up sending Riley into the steel steps. Morrison comes in and goes at it with Swagger. Morrison with a nice kick to the head for a 2 count as Ziggler stops the pin. Morrison dropkicks Ziggler out to the floor and covers Swagger again for a 2 count.

Swagger hip tosses Morrison over the top and down to the floor. Swagger turns around to Ziggler and they have words as Vickie yells from the floor. Ziggler tries to kick Swagger but it's blocked. Swagger unloads on Ziggler and dumps him to the floor. Swagger turns around to Riley. Riley drops Swagger and covers but Vickie puts Swagger's foot on the ropes. Ziggler takes out Riley and argues with Vickie. Morrison with a springboard kick on Ziggler for another 2 count. Ziggler blocks a suplex from Morrison and hits a leg drop to the back of the head for another 2 count. Morrison blocks a shot and drops Ziggler with an uppercut. Morrison takes Ziggler to the top and hits him with right hands. Morrison goes for a superplex but Dolph blocks it. Dolph pushes Morrison back and he ends upside down in the corner. Riley runs up and leaps to the top with Ziggler. Morrison pulls himself up and slams Riley from the top. Swagger runs up and tosses Dolph from the top to the floor and all men are down now.

They get up and Morrison unloads on Riley and Swagger. Morrison counters a slam from Swagger with a DDT. Morrison with a big move on Riley for a 2 count. Morrison kicks Riley in the back and goes for Starship Pain. Riley puts his knees up and Morrison lands hard. Ziggler applies the sleeper hold on Morrison while Swagger has the ankle lock on Riley. Morrison breaks the hold and rolls to the floor. Riley breaks the ankle lock and pushes Swagger into Dolph, sending him out to the floor. Riley is left with Swagger and gets a very close 2 count. Swagger rams Riley back in the corner and slaps on the ankle lock again. Morrison comes back in but misses a springboard crossbody. SWagger hits Morrison low and the gutwrench powerbomb. Swagger goes for a pin but Dolph runs in, throws him off and covers Morrison for the win.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler

After the match, Vickie and Dolph head to the back together as Swagger looks on pissed from the ring.

We go backstage with Matt Striker and Mark Henry. Henry says he has 15 years of frustration built up and he's going to take it out on Randy Orton tonight. Henry says he wants Striker to come out and interview him as the new World Heavyweight Champion when he's done.

We see Vickie Guerrero walking backstage, happy about Ziggler winning. Matt Striker walks up. Vickie says every Superstar in the locker room wants to work for her now. Vickie says finally, her talents have been recognized and things are about to happen. Vickie says if Triple H has to step down tonight, she knows she will make a great COO. Vickie plants a big kiss on Striker and walks off.

We get a promo video for tonight's World Heavyweight Title match.

World Heavyweight Title Match: Mark Henry vs. Randy Orton

Mark Henry makes his way out to the ring first. Out next comes the World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton to a nice reaction.

They size each other up after formal ring introductions and the bell. They lock up and Henry immediately tosses Orton back into the corner. Orton fights back with right hands and starts kicking out Henry's knee. Orton kicks Henry in the head and takes him down. Orton continues stomping away at Henry's limbs and his head. Orton drops a knee to the head and it pisses Henry off. Henry gets up but Orton knocks him over the top rope. Henry takes the top off one of the announcers tables and comes back in the ring. Henry lifts Orton high for a slam but Orton slides out. Orton goes for the RKO but Henry blocks it and kicks him in the head.

Henry throws Orton back in the corner and hits a big splash. Henry goes for the World's Strongest Slam but Orton slides out and hooks a sleeper hold. Henry rams Orton back in the corner and breaks the hold. Orton gets on the turnbuckles and hits Henry with forearm shots from behind. Henry turns around and hits Orton with a big right hand, knocking him from the top down to the floor. Henry goes to the floor and rams Orton back into the apron twice.

Henry brings it back in the ring and hits a big headbutt. Henry bends Orton's body around the ring post as Orton screams in pain. Henry comes back in and stands on Orton's back, raising his hands high in the air. Henry slams Orton and hits a big splash but Orton kicks out at 2. Henry with another headbutt in the corner and another to take Orton down to the mat. Henry drops an elbow drop for another 2 count. Henry continues the offense and yells in Orton's face that he told him it would be like this.

Orton gets up and fights back with punches and kicks but Henry drops him with a headbutt. Henry goes for another splash but Orton moves. Orton turns it around in the corner and hits Henry with a bunch of right hands until the referee pulls him back. Orton hits two clotheslines and a dropkick to take Henry to the mat. Henry rolls out to the apron. Orton catches him and goes for the second rope DDT but Henry headbutts him. Henry comes back in and levels Orton. Henry hits the World's Strongest Slam but Orton kicks out at 2. Henry drags Orton over to the corner and climbs to the second rope. Henry bounces and jumps down but Orton puts his feet up. Orton takes out Henry's knee and DDT's him. Orton drops to the mic and gets ready for an RKO but Henry rolls back to the apron. Orton hits the second rope DDT this time but Henry gets to the ropes and breaks the pin.

Orton hovers over Henry. Henry pulls him down and takes Orton's leg out with a kick. Orton pulls himself up with Henry's tights but Henry kicks him back to the mat. They come face to face and Orton goes for an RKO but it's countered. Henry hits the World's Strongest Slam for the pin, the win and the World Heavyweight Title.

Winner and New World Heavyweight Champion: Mark Henry

After the match, Matt Striker comes in the ring and congratulates Henry. Henry grabs the microphone and says Striker didn't believe. Henry tells the crowd to don't start cheering because they all are doubters and haters too. Henry welcomes us all to the Hall of Pain as the crowd boo's him. Henry says this is his moment and he's not sharing it with anyone. He will be the most dominant champion of all-time and is taking on all comers, he says. Henry isn't running from anyone and will never, ever lose the title. Henry drops the mic and leaves with the World Title as we go to replays. Henry runs his mouth to fans as he heads to the back and welcomes us to the Mark Henry Era.

WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez are walking with John Laurinaitis backstage. Laurinaitis agrees that the main event on RAW was a travesty. Del Rio says once he beats John Cena tonight, WWE better start showing him some respect. Laurinaitis wishes Del Rio good luck as he walks off. Laurinaitis looks over and sees CM Punk, wishing him good luck also. Punk mocks him for not being sincere. Laurianitis says when he wishes some good luck, he means it. Punk says yea, like good luck in your future endeavors and walks off as Laurinaitis looks to get on his phone.

WWE Divas Title Match: Beth Phoenix vs. Kelly Kelly

We go to the ring and out comes WWE Divas Champion Kelly Kelly with Eve Torres at her side. Out next comes Beth Phoenix to a big pop from her hometown crowd. She has Natalya with her.

The bell rings and they lock up, going to the ropes. Beth backs off and Kelly throws a headlock on her. Beth drops Kelly with a shoulder but misses an elbow. Kelly counters again and goes for Beth's knee as a "Kelly sucks" chant breaks out from the crowd. Kelly with a hurricanrana for a 2 count. Kelly gets on Beth's shoulders and uses the ropes to choke her. Kelly goes to the top for a cross body but Beth catches her in mid-air. Beth slams Kelly over her knee and starts spanking her. Beth mounts Kelly with right hands.

Beth with a big kick and a boot to the neck for a 2 count. Beth slingshots Kelly's neck under the bottom rope and covers for another 2 count. Kelly makes a comeback and hits a bulldog. Eve runs over and attacks Natalya on the floor. Beth pulls her off and slams her head on the floor. Beth kicks Eve and gets back in the ring. Kelly rolls her up for a 2 count. Kelly with another roll up. They go back and forth until Beth hits a big clothesline. Beth takes Kelly to the top rope as the crowd chants for her. Beth hits a big Diva superplex on Kelly and both are down on the mat.

Beth finally crawls over and covers Kelly for a 2 count. Beth gets up and grabs Kelly for a powerbomb. Kelly rolls out of it and rolls Beth up out of nowhere for the win.

Winner: Kelly Kelly

After the match, Kelly leaves all smiles with Eve as it looks like Beth is about to cry in the ring. We go to replays.

We get a promo video for tonight's WWE Title match.

WWE Title Match: John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio

We go to the ring and Ricardo Rodriguez is in the ring for the introduction of WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio. Del Rio's music plays for a minute before he finally comes walking out from the back. No introduction from Ricardo. Del Rio gets in the ring and asks Ricardo where his keys are, it sounds like. They argue when we hear an engine rev up. John Cena's music hits and Cena comes in driving Del Rio's yellow Ferrari. The crowd pops as Cena salutes and makes his way to the ring.

Del Rio interrupts Justin Roberts and says he doesn't want to hear his horrible voice announce his beautiful name during formal ring introductions. Del Rio gives the mic to Ricardo Rodriguez and tells him to introduce him the right way, in Spanish. Roberts goes to introduce Cena but Cena grabs the mic. Cena cuts a promo and rips Del Rio and Rodriguez. Cena then does his own introduction, letting Roberts finish it for him. Here's the bell and we're ready to go.

Del Rio charges but Cena takes him down with a hadlock. They run the ropes and Cena hits a shoulder. Del Rio rolls to the apron to regroup before coming back in on his feet. A "Cena sucks" chant breaks out in the crowd. They lock up again and Del Rio goes to a headlock. Cena breaks out and tags Del Rio down with a shoulder. The crowd gets behind the match as they lock up again but Del Rio kicks Cena in the gut. Del Rio with right hands and a stomp on Cena. Cena hits another shoulder and takes Del Rio to the corner. Cena runs the ropes and hits the bulldog. He runs again but Ricardo grabs his leg and trips him. The referee orders Ricardo to the backstage area as Del Rio argues with him.

Cena gets up with right hands but Del Rio turns it around in the corner and hits a big kick to the back. Del Rio kicks Cena out of the ring and follows to the floor. Dueling chants from the crowd as they go at it on the floor. Del Rio brings it back in and hits an elbow from the top for a 2 count. Del Rio keeps Cena grounded with a chinlock now. Cena comes back with a gutwrench suplex but can't get the pin. Cena with a fisherman's suplex and a 2 count. Del Rio connects with a cross armbreaker for a 2 count. Del Rio with a running kick to the head and another. Del Rio with more offense and a 2 count on Cena. The PPV feed goes out and when it comes back on, Del Rio is entering the ring on a 7 count. Cena suplexes him back in. Cena does the usual and hits the Five Knuckle Suffle. Del Rio counters the Attitude Adjustment for a 2 count.

Del Rio kicks Cena in the back and goes for the cross armbreaker. Cena counters and hits a dropkick. Cena ends up on the top but Del Rio jumps up and kicks him in the head. Del Rio misses a kick in the corner this time and Cena goes for the STF. Del Rio with another stiff kick. Cena ends upside down in the corner and Del Rio wails away with kicks. Del Rio charges but Cena moves and Del Rio crashes into the ringpost. Cena comes down off the top rope and pins Del Rio for a 2 count. Cena goes for the AA but Del Rio counters and German suplexes him for a 2 count.

Del Rio goes to the top and hits an back splash for a 2 count. Del Rio locks on the cross armbreaker. Cena tries to break it but Del Rio stops him. Cena overpowers Del Rio and lifts him up, dropping him with a powerbomb. Cena ends up hitting the Attitude Adjustment. Ricardo Rodriguez runs down but Cena knocks him off the apron by slamming him into the ring post. Cena applies the STF on Del Rio. Del Rio finally taps out to give Cena the win and the WWE Title.

Winner and New WWE Champion: John Cena

After the match, Cena goes to the floor to talk to the announcers and pose with the fans.

They show a video with events leading up to tonight's No DQ match.

No DQ Match: CM Punk vs. Triple H

Out first comes CM Punk for tonight's main event. Punk, wearing a CM Punk ice cream bar, takes a seat in the ring and waits for The Game. Out next comes Triple H to a nice reaction from the crowd also. Punk attacks Triple H while he's posing on the apron and here we go. Punk beats Triple H around the ring and throws him over the barrier and into the crowd. Punk takes apart the announcers table. Triple H runs over and starts beating him around the ring.

Triple H whips Punk around the ring and throws him over the announcers table. HHH wails away and takes Punk up on top of the table. Punk counters and runs off the table, into the ring. He invites HHH into the ring as the crowd chants Punk. They go at it with right hands. Punk backs HHH in the corner and continues the exchange. Triple H turns it around with more right hands. Triple H goes for a Pedigree but Punk rams him back into the corner with shoulder thrusts. Punk goes for a high knee in the corner but Triple H moves and he lands out on the floor. It's mostly Lawler and Booker on commentary as Cole has lost his voice. HHH puts Punk on the apron and slams his knee into the ring post repeatedly. HHH continues the assault until Punk fires back with right hands. Punk whips HHH hard into the barrier. Punk hits a high knee while HHH is leaned up against the apron and the ring post. Punk goes for the bulldog on the floor but HHH pushes him over the barrier.

HHH leaps down off the barrier with a right hand and now they're in the crowd. HHH hits a big forearm to the chest and mounts Punk with right hands, asking what Punk said about his wife. They fight through the crowd trading shots now. Punk turns it around and throws HHH through some railing and down onto the concrete near the entrance. Punk hits a series of forearm shots to the head. HHH turns it around and catapults Punk face first into the set. HHH goes for a Pedigree on the concrete but Punk fights him off. Punk backdrops HHH over the set and we can't see him until the camera goes behind. Punk gets on top of the set and leaps down with a right hand. Punk throws duffle bags full of something at HHH as they fight back to the entrance. Punk rams HHH's head into the set.

Punk brings HHH back toward the ring and kicks him in the gut. Punk connects with a kick to the head and HHH rolls back in the ring. Punk brings a steel chair in the ring and smacks HHH in the back with it. 2 count for Punk. Punk wedges the chair between the top rope and the middle rope, then kicks HHH in the head. Punk fires away with knees to the face but HHH catches him with a big spinebuster for a 2 count. HHH eventually sends Punk head first into the chair and Punk ends up on the floor. HHH comes from behind and takes out Punk's knee. HHH brings Punk to the apron. Punk tries to fight him off but HHH wraps his leg around the ring post a few more times. HHH grabs the chair and smacks it into Punk's knee and the ring post. HHH throws Punk a crotch chop and goes for a figure four on the floor. Punk counters and sends HHH head first into the ring steps.

HHH grabs a monitor from the announcers table but Punk kicks him in the head and he ends up on the table. Punk goes in the ring and climbs to the top. Punk leaps down and crashes through HHH and the announcer's table with a big elbow drop. It takes them a few minutes to make it back in the ring. The Miz and R-Truth run down. Truth beats on Punk while Miz wails away on HHH in the corner.

Miz drops HHH with a Skull Crushing Finale while Truth hits his finisher on Punk. They drag Punk over and put his arm on HHH. The referee has to count but HHH kicks out at 2. Miz approaches the referee and gets in his face. Miz shoves the ref and gets back in his face. Miz mushes him back again. The referee comes back pointing at Miz. The referee blocks a right hand from Miz and connects with one on him. Miz and Truth beat Scott Armstrong down and finally kick him out of the ring. John Laurinaitis comes out next. Truth and Miz turn around to Punk and HHH. Punk and HHH clean house and empty the ring. HHH lands a Pedigree on Punk but there is no referee yet as Laurinaitis has been calling for one. A referee finally runs down but Laurinaitis stops him from entering the ring. Laurinaitis tells him to tend to referee Scott Armstrong who is out on the floor.

Triple H gets up and turns around to a GTS from Punk. Punk covers and Laurinaitis throws the referee in the ring for the count. Truth breaks the pin and Punk drops him on the floor with a GTS. Punk springboards into the ring but Triple H catches him in mid-air with a kick and a Pedigree. HHH covers but Punk kicks out at 2! They show Laurinaitis texting someone on his phone it looks like. Kevin Nash comes through the crowd and enters the ring. Nash drops Punk with a right hand and hits HHH with the same. Nash backs HHH in the corner and hits him with big knees to the gut. Nash beats HHH down and goes for a Jackknife powerbomb. Punk makes the save and beats Nash into the corner. Nash fights him off. Nash drops Punk with a Jackknife powerbomb. Nash goes to the floor where Triple H is. Nash hits a big forearm shot, knocking HHH back down. Nash clears the announcers table as Booker T tries to talk to him. Cole hasn't talked in a long time after losing his voice. Nash turns around to a sledgehammer shot from HHH and he goes down.

HHH enters the ring where Punk is recovering from the powerbomb. HHH hits a Pedigree and this time gets the pin and the win.

Winner: Triple H

After the match, Triple H lays on top of Punk for a minute trying to recover. Nash is shown laid out on the floor from the sledgehammer shot. Triple H gets to his feet and has his hand raised as some of the crowd cheers. Triple H throws a crotch chop at Kevin Nash and stares down at Punk as Night of the Champions goes off the air.

[ Results Source: ProWrestling.com ]

WWE Tag Team Championships
AirBoom vs Miz/R-Truth

With the hope of somehow reigniting the tag division I can see the titles change hands tonight.

RawDealPrediction: Miz/R-Truth

WWE Intercontinental Championship
Cody Rhodes vs Ted DiBiase

Since this contest had such little build and hype, it makes no sense for the title to change hands here.

RawDealPrediction: Cody Rhodes

WWE Divas Championship
Kelly Kelly vs Beth Phoenix

Let's consider the fact Phoenix could snap Kelly like a twig coupled with the fact Phoenix is in her home town, I think we are going to see a new champ crowned.

RawDealPrediction: Beth Phoenix

WWE United States Championship
Dolph Ziggler vs Jack Swagger vs John Morrison vs Alex Riley

We are bound to see the Ziggler/Swagger feud explode in this match which will cost both of them the belt, I think things might go a little A-ry!

RawDealPrediction: Alex Riley

World Heavyweight Championship
Randy Orton vs Mark Henry

Mark Henry is on a warpath at the moment, but I still don't think now will be his time, it might take two or three RKOs but I think the title will be retained.

RawDealPrediction: Randy Orton

WWE Championship
Alberto Del Rio vs John Cena

We all know that Cena will regain the title before Wrestlemania rolls around, but I think (and hope) that we might not see that happen until the Royal Rumble. With The Rock expected back at Survivor Series, I don't think Cena will be focussing on the title over the next month, so I'm going to go with interference costing Cena.

RawDealPrediction: Alberto Del Rio

CM Punk vs Triple H

I'd say if you don't want to see spoilers look away now, only that pretty much everyone knows that Kevin Nash is going to make an appearence tonight. Question is, will he seek revenge on Punk for his comments? Or get revenge on Triple H for firing him? Assuming the WWE doesn't intend on pissing off all of it's viewers by having Triple H pull out of the fight (backstage incident, urgent business etc) and Nash replacing him, I'm going to have to say Nash interference will end up costing The Game.

RawDealPrediction: CM Punk

Thoughts? Agree? Disagree? Let Us Know!

The Rock has added fuel to the fire by uploading an image to his Twitter account today, all-but-confirming an in-ring involvement at Survivor Series.

If The Rock's picture is indeed accurate, it looks like The Rock and John Cena will be teaming up at Survivor Series just a few months before they are opponents at WrestleMania 28 in a one-on-one match.

The graphic reads, "The Rock and John Cena join forces...Never Before. Never Again."

Will Cena and The Rock team up before they turn attention to each other? Tune into Survivor Series this November to find out!

Tonight's WWE RAW opens up with WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez in the ring. Del Rio isn't happy with the Canadian fans booing him. Del Rio says everyone made fun of him last week when Cena hit him with an Attitude Adjustment. Del Rio says he is the undisputed WWE Champion and no one makes him of him. The crowd boo's. Del Rio talks about taking out Rey Mysterio and takes credit for Edge having to retire. Del Rio says he beat CM Punk and will beat Cena at Night of Champions so the people better stop making fun of him. Del Rio declares himself champion again and the greatest of the great. Bret Hart's music hits and out comes The Hitman to a big pop from the crowd.

The crowd roars as Bret enters the ring. Bret says he didn't come to disrespect Del Rio, he came to give him some good advice, a little education. Bret says when he looks at Del Rio, he sees a man who doesn't know what it means to be a world champion. Del Rio goes to threaten Bret but Bret cuts him off. Bret says Del Rio is all style and no substance. He says Bret needs to become a real champion, a man with pride who faces all challenges and wrestles in day in, day out. Del Rio says Bret looks like a bum, a homeless person with his 1994 jacket and his greasy hair, his pathetic shirts. Del Rio says Bret looks like one of those illegal Canadians he hires to clean his house. Del Rio says he is the best there is, not Bret. He is the WWE Champion and tonight, he will make an example out of Bret.

John Cena's music hits and out he comes to a nice reaction from the crowd. Cena puts Del Rio down and says he runs like a coward. Cena tells Del Rio to hop back in his Ferrari and be gone because he is the WWE Champion... for just 6 more days. They both want to fight tonight it seems. But Del Rio puts Ricardo Rodriguez up and says it's the match everyone wants to see. Cena hit Del Rio a few weeks ago and tonight, Ricardo wants to make him pay. Ricardo isn't acting like he does though. Cena runs Del Rio down some more and proposes that Del Rio put the WWE Title on the line against Bret Hart tonight. The crowd chants for Bret. John Laurinaitis appears on the stage and Cena mocks him. Laurinaitis introduces himself and gets boo'd. On behalf of Triple H, he says, they're going to give everyone what they want to see - a tag team match. Del Rio and Rodriguez vs. Cena and Hart tonight. Cena says that's the first good decision Laurinaitis has made in his life as Del Rio and Rodriguez leave the ring and head to the back.

Jim Ross, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler plug tonight's show and the Final Face-Off between CM Punk and Triple H tonight. Also, World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton will take on Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. We go to commercial.

Jack Swagger and Dolph Ziggler vs. John Morrison and Alex Riley

Back from the break and Jack Swagger is in the ring with WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler and Alex Riley as John Morrison makes his way out. Ziggler and Morrison start things off. Ziggler takes control early but Morrison turns it around and catapults Ziggler into the corner face first. Mprrison hits a springboard kick for a 2 count. Morrison charges in the corner but Ziggler moves and he hits the ringpost. Ziggler stomps away on Morrison and hits a neckbreaker. 2 count for Ziggler.

Ziggler drops a big elbow for another 2 count. Swagger wants to tag but Ziggler won't. Morrison kicks Ziggler to the mat and Swagger tags himself in. Riley also is tagged in and unloads on Swagger, hitting a spinebuster. Riley dumps Dolph out to the floor and slams Swagger down for a close 2 count. Riley goes for a move but Swagger counters and applies the ankle lock. Riley rolls out of it and pushes Swagger into Dolph, knocking him off the apron. Riley hits his finisher on Swagger for the pin as Dolph watches him lose just a few feet away.

Winners: Alex Riley and John Morrison

After the match, Dolph and Vickie Guerrero argue at ringside. Dolph says they don't need Swagger and calls him a loser. Dolph yells at Swagger from the stage while Swagger recovers in the ring, all while Vickie is in his face yelling.

Josh Matthews is backstage with R-Truth and The Miz. Matthews points out Triple H is giving them a title shot at Night Champions, despite their claims of a conspiracy. He asks if their feelings on Triple H have changed. Miz snatches the mic and walks with R-Truth, talking. He says all anyone is talking about tonight is the Face-Off. Miz says if CM Punk really wanted to tell the truth, he would change his name to BS. R-Truth says he feels like Triple H has made a good decision. Miz asks, really? Truth says ninja please, he's just messing around. Truth wants Triple H to lose on Sunday so he's out as COO. Truth walks with Miz to the ring and says they're going to show people the real truth. Truth and Miz come walking out to the stage.

Truth rambles on about Triple H as they head to the ring. He says they should be in the main event of every WWE pay-per-view. They're going to prove that at Night of Champions and right now. Miz says the truth is that Air Bourne is going to get got at Night of Champions and Truth says that's awesome. Miz vs. Kofi Kingston is up next as we go to commercial.

The Miz vs. Kofi Kingston

Back from the break and out come the WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne - Air Boom. Miz and Kofi go to lock up but Miz kicks him and beats him into the corner and down to the mat as the referee tells him to back off. Miz hits a suplex and covers for a 1 count. They run the ropes several times and it ends with both men out on the floor. Truth helps Miz up while Bourne helps Kofi as we go back to commercial.

Back from the break and Miz has Kofi in a headlock. Miz drops Kofi with a DDT for a 2 count. Miz works Kofi over in the corner. Kofi turns it around coming out of the corner and hits a stomp on Miz. Kofi fights back with kicks and right hands, followed by chops and a dropkick. They trade counters and Kofi kicks Miz in the face. Kofi hits a big springboard crossbody from the top for a 2 count. Miz drops Kofi with a big boot to the face. Kofi blocks the running kick and rolls Miz up for 2. Miz hits a backbreaker and goes for a neckbreaker but Kofi backslides him for a 2 count. Kofi dropkicks Miz into the corner and leaps to the top. Miz moves and hits a neckbreaker on Kofi from the top.

Miz waits on Kofi to get up and then hits the Skull Crushing Finale for the pin and the win.

Winner: The Miz

We see Vickie Guerrero and Teddy Long backstage. She's upset about something as usual. Teddy says Dolph Ziggler will defend the United States Title against Jack Swagger, John Morrison and Alex Riley at Night of Champions. Vickie says that's unfair. She sees Kelly Kelly and asks what she's looking at. Kelly says Teddy might listen to her if she wasn't so... nothing. Vickie calls her a Barbie doll and a pathetic Divas Champion. Vickie can't wait until Beth Phoenix beats Kelly on Sunday. Vickie says even she could beat Kelly. Teddy says that's perfect because he was looking for some competition for tonight. It will be Vickie vs. Kelly.

Bret Hart and John Cena are backstage talking in preparation for their match. Still to come tonight - David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty vs. Jerry Lawler and a mystery partner.

Michael McGillicutty and David Otunga vs. Jerry Lawler and Sheamus

Back from the break and in the ring are Michael McGillicutty and David Otunga. McGillicutty addresses Jerry Lawler, who is at ringside, and says he was born with a personality. McGillicutty asks Lawler if he knows who his father is. Otunga points out that he is a Harvard educated lawyer. Lawler says he did know who McGillicutty's father was, and he's not the same person. Lawler rips Otunga and introduces his partner... Sheamus.

Lawler starts things out against McGillicutty, who takes control. Otunga is tagged in for some double teaming and a tag right back to McGillicutty. Lawler catches him with a big right hand and tags in Sheamus. Sheamus comes in strong but gets hit by a big boot. He comes right back and slams McGillicutty down hard. Sheamus wails away with big forearm shots to the chest now and knocks Otunga off the apron. Sheamus with a big knee to the face on McGillicutty. Sheamus climbs up top and comes down with a shoulder block. Otunga comes in and dodges a Brogue kick. Lawler decks Otunga with a right hand and Sheamus drops him with a Brogue kick. Sheamus then Brogue kicks McGillicutty and drops him with the Celtic Cross for the win.

Winners: Sheamus and Jerry Lawler

Cole plugs the Triple H and CM Punk Face-Off tonight.

Ricardo Rodriguez is backstage in the locker room when Alberto Del Rio walks in. Ricardo is drinking an aphrodisiac, he says. Del Rio leaves and Ricardo drops to the floor with a weak attempt at push-ups. Back to commercial we go.

John Cena and Bret Hart vs. Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez

Back from the commercial and out comes John Cena and his partner Bret Hart. Ricardo Rodriguez comes out next in tights and a t-shirt. He introduces the WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio but looks scared. Del Rio looks angry and frustrated with Ricardo. The match starts with Cena and Ricardo. Cena takes off his red t-shirt and plays around with Ricardo like he's a bull. Cena charges Del Rio ont he apron but he jumps down to the floor. Ricardo hits Cena from behind but it doesn't phase him. Ricardo turns around to Bret and back around to Cena where he gets back dropped. Ricardo tags in Del Rio.

Del Rio comes in and takes control of Cena, working him over in the corner. Cena comes back with a clothesline and a splash int he corner. Cena dropkicks Del Rio and goes for the AA. Ricardo tags himself in and saves Del Rio from the AA. Cena yanks Ricardo over the top rope and hits him with the shoulder blocks and the big slam. Cena hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle on Ricardo as Del Rio looks on from ringside. Cena then hits the AA on Ricardo while Del Rio is backing up the ramp and heading to the back. Cena motions to Bret and tags him in. Bret locks the Sharpshooter in on Ricardo and makes him tap out immediately for the win.

Winners: Bret Hart and John Cena

After the match, Cena takes the mic and tells Del Rio his destiny will change Sunday at Night of Champions. Cena says after Night of Champions, the champ will be right here. Cena and Bret hit the turnbuckles to pose for the fans.

WWE airs a look back at 9/11 that is narrated by John Cena. We see Vince McMahon's speech from the SmackDown episode just days after the 9/11 tragedy. We will not live our lives in fear, said Vince. Cena says 9/11 is now a day of remembrance as we see clips from the 9/11 memorial on Sunday. They also show a clip of George W. Bush's speech from Ground Zero just days after the attacks. Great video by WWE.

Kelly Kelly vs. Vickie Guerrero

Back from the break and out comes WWE Divas Champion Kelly Kelly. Her opponent Vickie Guerrero is out next, to no theme music, with United States Champion Dolph Ziggler. The bell rings and Vickie pushes Kelly. Kelly comes back with a Thesz press and some shots to the head. Kelly smacks Vickie on the ass. Kelly goes for a bulldog but they botch it bad. Kelly does the stinkface as Jack Swagger makes his way to ringside. Dolph argues with him and says he's out here with Vickie. Swagger drops Dolph with a right hand as Vickie starts screaming at him. Kelly comes up from behind and rolls Vickie up for the win.

Winner: Kelly Kelly

After the match, Kelly celebrates as Vickie argues with Dolph and Swagger at ringside. Kelly turns around as Beth Phoenix is entering the ring. Kelly kicks her out to the floor. Beth comes back in the ring as Kelly leaves up the ramp, showing her title off.

Still to come tonight, Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes and the Final Face-Off with CM Punk and Triple H. Back to commercial we go.

Back from the break and we get a plug for Hugh Jackman hosting next week's RAW and a promo video for Triple H going into his return at Night of Champions.

Josh Matthews is backstage with Mark Henry. Henry tells him to not say a word and just listen. Henry hopes Randy Orton is listening also. Henry talks about beating up Big Show, Kane and Sheamus. Henry says 15 years of looking over him and 15 years of no respect, 15 years of not being the #1 contender. 15 years of not being the World Heavyweight Champion. Henry says all that has got him to this point - to beat the World Champion. Henry promises that Orton will enter his Hall of Pain at Night of Champions.

Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes

We go to the ring and out first comes the World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton to a nice pop from the crowd. Orton hits the turnbuckles as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and out comes WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes with his brown baggers. The bell rings and they lock up. Orton goes to a headlock and drops Cody with a shoulder. 1 count for Orton. Orton goes back to the headlock. Cody takes him to the corner and turns things around, beating Orton down. Orton connects with a big back drop when Mark Henry comes out on the stage. Orton rolls out to the floor and grabs a steel chair. Orton walks up the stage and Henry runs to the back. Cody comes up from behind to attack but Orton catches him. Orton beats Cody back to ringside and clotheslines him on the floor. Orton brings it back in the ring for a 2 count.

Orton stomps away on Cody in the corner now. Orton mounts Cody in the corner with a series of right hands as the crowd counts with him. Orton with another big clothesline and a 2 count. Orton keeps watching the ramp for Mark Henry as he continues the assault on Cody. Henry comes back out with a chair and takes a seat on the stage. Orton walks up the ramp. Cody comes from behind as Henry stands up. Orton heads back to the ring but Cody kicks him in the head as Henry sits back down. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and Cody kicks Orton in the head and drops him on his shoulder. Cody with a 2 count. Cody continues to work on Orton's shoulder while Henry watches from the stage. Orton tries to fight back and finally catches Cody in mid-air, slamming him down to the mat. Henry makes his way down to the ring with the chair now. Henry stops and takes a seat at ringside as Orton hits a pair of clotheslines and a snap slam on Cody. Cody goes to the apron and Orton goes for the second rope DDT. Cody counters it and goes for Cross Rhodes. Orton counters and brings Cody to the apron, hitting the second rope DDT. Orton hits the mat to get ready for the RKO. Henry walks over to the steel steps. Cody takes off his mask and hits Orton while the referee isn't looking. Cody hits Cross Rhodes and covers Orton for the win.

Winner: Cody Rhodes

After the match, Henry enters the ring and attacks Orton with the chair. Henry stands over Orton yelling about the World Title and pain.

Up next is the Final Face-Off with CM Punk and Triple H. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and we see a replay from last week where Triple H fired Kevin Nash. The Game's music hits and out he comes for the Final Face-Off. Out next comes CM Punk to a nice reaciton from the crowd. There is no table or anything set up.

Punk speaks first and says he's fascinated that the whole world is watching to see what they say tonight. Punk says he respects Triple H, especially for last week when he fired that charisma vacuum and ratings killer Kevin Nash. Punk says that doesn't mean he likes Triple H and knows Triple H doesn't like him either. Punk says people have told him all the horrible things Triple H says behind his back. Punk is also a good judge of character and can see it all over Triple H's face. Punk goes on and the crowd chants his name. Punk talks about change and says nothing has changed since Vince McMahon left. Punk says Triple H is just as bad. Punk says Vince and Triple H believe that a guy who looks like him don't belong in a ring with a guy who looks like The Game. Punk says Triple H and Vince have had this weird bodybuilder fetish. Punk says guys who fit Triple H's image get 10 times the opportunity. Triple H cuts him off and brings up Shawn Michaels, Mick Foley, Bret Hart and Rey Mysterio as top stars who wouldn't be described as bodybuilders. Triple H says if Punk wants to use the idea of that bodybuilder theory as an excuse for his failures, then go ahead. The crowd chants for Punk some more.

Triple H says his opinion doesn't matter and Punk needs to worry about the fan opinions. Triple H says Punk thought he was being held back for the first six years when he wasn't getting reactions like that. Triple H says when you win the fan opinions, you get what you want. Triple H says you won't have to make calls to get on a 7 Eleven cup, 7 Eleven will call WWE and demand he be on it. Punk responds and asks where his WWE ice cream bars are? The crowd pops at this.

Punk tells a story from 2006 before his first pay-per-view at Survivor Series where he was on a team with DX. Punk says the people in Philadelphia weren't chanting for DX, they were chanting... the crowd starts chanting his name. Punk says the story doesn't have a happy ending because that was the first time he grabbed the imaginary brass ring and went it went nowhere. Punk would rather be hated for what he is as opposed to loved for what he's not. Triple H brings up that Punk has been in main events, won Money in the Bank and world titles. Triple H says maybe Punk isn't as good as he thought he was, maybe he isn't the best in the world. Triple H brings up Punk's story on John Cena from last week. Triple H puts over Cena big time and the crowd boo's. Triple H says the fact remains true - Cena sells out arenas all over the world and he has done it on his own, by winning the fans over. Triple H says Punk needs to worry about the fans opinions all the time. Triple H says sometimes he looks at a guy and doesn't think he will be anything but that guy turns out to be a John Cena. Triple H says all Punk has to do is win the fans over. Punk asks Triple H if he is hearing this. Don't tell him he has to win the fans over. Triple H says today they are chanting his name, last year - not so much. Triple H says Punk is just now getting the people. Punk says he has earned everything he's got in the last 6 years. Punk says he busted his ass and sacrificed for this business. Triple H goes on and says this isn't business, it's personal because Punk turned it into a personal issue. Triple H says Punk won't step in the ring with the muli-time World Champion, not the COO, not the business man and not The Game on Sunday. He will step into the ring with a man, a man that will kick his ass.

Punk says he is dead wrong and this isn't about John Cena. Punk says he is the best. Punk says he's going to kick Triple H's ass also, pin him 1-2-3 and make him go to sleep. Punk says it's going to be so satisfying to him. Punk says this is Phil Brooks talking to Paul Levesque. Punk goes on about why it's going to be satisfying to beat Triple H's ass when the mic gets cut out. Triple H tells Punk to say it to him. Triple H gets the mic going again. Punk starts talking and it's cut out again. Triple H demands a mic and asks a producer what the hell is going on. Punk decks Triple H with the mic and he goes down. Punk throws a crotch chop at Triple H as the crowd pops and he leaves the ring to his name being chanted. Punk walks up the ramp smiling as Triple H recovers in the ring and RAW goes off the air.

Raw Deal Reaction:

There were many things good about this week's RAW and many things bad. Alberto Del Rio's character really irritates me, so opening the show put me in a bad frame of mind already, Bret Hart comes out and reminds me of the glory days of wrestling, sure he botched parts of his promo but who cares it's Bret frickin Hart. Then we get the Cena show *yawn* and Laurinaitis comes out *cocks pistol*.

Ziggler is a great talent as is Morrison so these two were great, the Swagger/Ziggler rivalry over Guerrero is pretty decent.

The Miz was AWESOME, even by taking the WWE cover off the microphone and putting it back on upside down gives his character so much likability. Miz and Kofi was also a solid match, again I think the two are very good talents and enjoy seeing them perform, though I'm still not convinced about the Miz/Truth partnership.

AGAIN, we see Lawler on a SUPERSHOW - it quite frankly pisses me off to see talent go to waste in favour of a Lawler match, frankly it also took away from Sheamus so it is doubly frustrating.

The Cena/Hart vs Del Rio/Rodriguez match felt like filler to me and also Del Rio came out of it looking super weak, the last thing you want before a title match.

Kelly Kelly vs Vickie was painful to watch! Sure, Kelly is stunning but fact is she's not got sufficient ring ability and by having a match with Vickie Guerrero before defending the title really is pointless, why not continue the feud with Phoenix to actually "build" to something?

Orton vs Rhodes was okay, poor for a main event in my opinion and I still can't put Henry over.

The final segment saved it for me, oh thank god for great promo skills. Even though there never seemed to be a point to the conversation at all, with Triple H constantly saying the fans put you over...the fact we got to see even ounces of spark saved the show, though it was still really poor considering it is a supershow and the last RAW before the PPV. Hmmmmm.

[ Results Source: ProWrestling.com ]

WWE has announced the release of Kevin Nash as of Monday, September 5th.

WWE's statement reads: "WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar Kevin Nash as of Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. We wish Kevin the best in all future endeavors."

Raw Deal Reaction:

Nice try, all sounds very legitimate but we'll definitely be seeing 'Big Sexy' at Night of Champions. You can count on that!

RAW opens up this week with CM Punk coming out and then Kevin Nash. Triple H ends up coming out and arguing with Nash. Nash asks Triple H what he's going to do if he touches him. Nash starts taunting Triple H. Triple H lays him out with a right hand. Triple H says maybe they were friends and definitely he's fired. Triple H drops the mic and leaves the ring as Nash sits in the ring. Punk laughs at Nash and wishes him the best in his future endeavors as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and we see Kevin Nash walking to a limousine backstage. John Laurinaitis gets in it with him and they drive off.

Air Boom vs. The Great Khali and Jinder Mahal

We go to the ring and out come the WWE Tag Team Champions Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston. Out next come their opponents, Jinder Mahal and The Great Khali.

Jinder and Bourne start things off. Jinder works Bourne over but gets taken down with a headscissors. Bourne comes back with kicks but Mahal drops him with a big knee. Mahal comes back with a 2 count and tags in Khali for a little bit of double teaming. Khali drops Bourne with a big right hand. Khali kicks Bourne down in the corner and puts the boot to him. Khali with big chops and a tag to Mahal.

Mahal drops a series of big knee drops on Bourne. Bourne blocks a shot and tags in Kofi. Kofi comes in from up high and unloads on Mahal. Kofi with a dropkick and a big right hand. Kofi runs the ropes but Khali pulls them down and he goes to the floor. Khali throws Kofi back in. Mahal holds him as Khali goes for the big overhand shot. Khali accidentally hits Mahal and lays him out. Bourne hits Air Bourne on Mahal for the win.

Winners: Air Boom

We see Ricardo Rodriguez and WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio arrive backstage in a car. They get out and come walking in the arena. JR hypes CM Punk vs. R-Truth for tonight.

#1 Contender's Match: Eve Torres vs. Beth Phoenix

We go to the ring and out comes WWE Divas Champion Kelly Kelly to join the announcers for commentary. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and Eve Torres is in the ring waiting as Beth Phoenix makes her way out for this #1 contender's match. Beth is accompanied to the ring by Natalya. She also joins the announcers for commentary. The bell rings and they lock up. Beth shoves Natalya off. Eve comes back with a right hand and a headlock. Both drops Eve for a 2 count. Eve comes back with a kick to the gut and a suplex for 2. Eve fights Beth off but gets thrown into the ring post. Beth goes outside of the ring and pulls Eve's arm around the post.

2 count by Beth as Natalya and Kelly argue about the WWE website article. Beth continues her assault until Eve comes back. Eve with a clothesline and a senton for 2. Beth shoves Eve back into the corner by her throat. Eve fights her off but misses a kick in the corner. Beth grabs Eve and nails the Glam Slam for the pin, the win and the match at Night of Champions.

Winner and New #1 Contender: Beth Phoenix

After the match, Eve gets dumped on the floor and Natalya lays Kelly out from behind. Natalya and Beth pose in the ring as we go to replays.

More hype for R-Truth vs. CM Punk as we go back to break.

We see Christian and Drew McIntyre backstage talking. Christian says he deserves one more shot at the World Title. Alberto Del Rio walks up and interrupts, asking for a minute with Christian. Del Rio points out that Christian doesn't have the World Title because of John Cena. Christian says if he was going to take out John Cena, it would be on his own terms and not Del Rio's. Del Rio says Christian got an AA from Cena last week and then 24 hours later lost the cage match. Del Rio rubs it in some more and walks off, leaving Christian to ponder.

JR leads us into the trailer for WWE Studios' Inside Out with Triple H.

R-Truth is backstage talking to himself. He's joined by The Miz and they make their way to the ring as we go back to commercial.

R-Truth vs. CM Punk

Back from the break and out comes R-Truth to the ring. He talks about the usual on the way down the ramp and says he will buy a ticket to Night of Champions and sit in the audience, stuffing his face, like the rest of the Little Jimmys. The Miz comes down the ramp next and says that won't happen because he's had an epiphany. Miz and Truth finally make it into the ring. Miz says make no mistake, there is a conspiracy. Triple H is in way over his head as COO, Miz says. Miz says he's going to do Triple H's job for him and says he and Truth will have a title match at Night of Champions - against Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston for the Tag Team Titles. Miz picks on the Air Boom name and Truth compares them to a sneaky fart. Truth accepts the challenge on behalf of Air Boom and says CM Punk is about to get got. Punk's music hits and out he comes as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and here we go. Punk and Truth lock up. Punk grabs Truth's arm and kicks away, taking him to the mat for a 2 count. Punk takes Truth back down and kicks him in the back. Punk with more kicks and a stomp. Punk keeps in control and takes Truth to the corner with a headlock. Truth fights out and hits a big right hand. Truth takes Punk tot he mat with a headlock now. Punk fights free and out of the hold. They run the ropes and Punk sends Truth out to the floor with a dropkick. Punk dives through the ropes and takes out Truth right in front of The Miz. Punk brings things back in the ring but Truth meets him with stomps until the referee breaks it up.

Truth continues the offense but can only manage a 1 count. Punk fights out of a headlock but gets thrown out to the floor. The Miz attacks from behind and takes out Punk's knee while the referee isn't looking. Truth brings Punk back into the ring and covers for a 2 count. Truth works on the knee now as Miz cheers on from ringside. Truth drags Punk to the apron and slams his knee into it as the crowd boos. Punk manages to roll Truth up for a 2 count and then backslide him for another pin attempt. Truth kicks Punk's knee out and he goes down. Truth with a series of right hands now before going back to work on the leg.

Punk gets to his feet and fights back with kicks and forearm shots. Truth stops him and delivers a scoop slam. Truth goes to the top rope but Punk stops him. Punk with chops and right hands. Punk superplexes Truth down to the mat and both are down. They get up and Punk hits a right hand and several kicks. Punk with a dropkick and the high knee in the corner, followed by the bulldog. Punk springboards in with a clothesline and signals for GTS. Truth blocks GTS and drops Punk on his face for a 2 count. Truth misses the scissors kick. Miz grabs Punk's leg. Punk kicks Miz through the ropes and sends him back. Miz gets pissed and is sent to the back by the referee. Truth comes from behind and nails Punk. Punk grabs him and nails the GTS for the win.

Winner: CM Punk

After the match, Triple H's music hits and out he comes. Punk says he isn't falling for Triple H punching Nash earlier. Punk thinks Nash is in on something with Triple H. Triple H says it doesn't matter because Nash is gone. Triple H says he just changed their match at Night of Champions. Triple H says he wants to hurt Punk bad and won't be happy with just pinning him. The match will now be a No DQ match. Triple H says he will hurt Punk and Punk better hope he getsit out of his system because when he's done, he might just fire Punk. Triple H goes to leave the ring but Punk calls him back, calling him a Cerebral Ass-assin. Punk says he isn't afraid, Triple H has been hitting people with sledgehammers for years and hasn't killed anyone yet. Punk wants a stipulation added - if Punk wins, Triple H resigns as COO. Triple H agrees to the stipulation and walks off.

Backstage we see Tyler Reks and Curt Hawkins talking to Wade Barrett about something they have in the works. Alberto Del Rio walks in and tells Barrett that Cena embarrassed him on SmackDown last week by beating him in 5 minutes. Barrett says he needs no incentive from Del Rio to take care of Cena. If we don't believe him, just watch what he does tonight. Back to commercial.

David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty vs. Jerry Lawler and Zack Ryder

Back from the break and we see replays from last week where Michael McGillicutty and David Otunga started stuff with Jerry Lawler. The two are in the ring waiting now as Lawler makes his way out. Lawler knocks them and introduces his partner... Zack Ryder. Ryder gets a new introduction video with highlights from his YouTube show. Ryder comes out after the video and is filming on his camera.

Ryder starts things off with McGillicutty and gets beat down as soon as the bell rings. McGillicutty takes Ryder to the corner and tags in Otunga for some double teaming in the corner. They taunt Lawler and Otunga continues the assault on Ryder. McGillicutty gets in a right hand as the ref isn't looking. Otunga goes back to work on Ryder now and stops him fro tagging in Lawler. Otunga drops Lawler on the apron and turns around to Ryder slamming him on his face. Lawler comes in and ducks a clothesline. Lawler fires away with right hands and clotheslines Otunga. Lawler hits a dropkick for a 2 count as McGillicutty breaks the pin. Ryder dumps McGillicutty to the floor. Lawler hits the right hand from the second rope as Ryder begs for the tag. Ryder comes in and hits the Ruff Ryder on Otunga for the win.

Winners: Zack Ryder and Jerry Lawler

We see Alberto Del Rio backstage talking to Dolph Ziggler. Del Rio says there's a rumor that when Ziggler lost to Orton on RAW last week, Vickie Guerrero was ready to drop him. Ziggler says Del Rio wasn't here last week and must be scared of Cena. The Bella Twins walk up and say they've missed Del Rio. He asks for five minutes and they walk off, saying they will be waiting for him. Del Rio says Vickie is looking for new clients because she needs someone to fight for her. Del Rio rubs it in some more, says it's not his business and walks off with Ricardo.

We see World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton walking backstage as we go to commercial.

Randy Orton vs. Heath Slater

Back from the break and out comes the World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton to a big pop. Out next comes Orton's opponent Heath Slater to no reaction at all.

The bell rings and Orton kicks Slater and then throws him into the ringpost. Orton unloads with uppercuts and drops Slater. Orton begins stomping away. Orton drops a big knee drop. They end up in the corner and Slater hits a thumb to the eye. Slater with an enziguri and a 2 count. Slater puts knees in Orton's back and applies a headlock. Orton fights out but Slater catches him in a spinebuster for another 2 count. Slater with another headlock.

Orton fights free with headbutts and drops Slater with clothesline. Orton with a scoop powerslam. Orton takes Slater to the apron and hits the second rope DDT. Orton drops to the mat and waits for Slater. Orton nails the RKO for the win.

Winner: Randy Orton

Backstage we see Zack Ryder talking to John Cena. Ryder is having his show filmed and is super excited about winning his match. Cena congratulates Ryder and walks off as Ryder continues filming his show. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and out comes John Cena. Cena cuts a promo and out comes Ricardo Rodriguez. Del Rio comes in driving an Audi. Del Rio says he wants to give Cena a fighting chance at Night of Champions and didn't show up last week because he tried to protect Cena. That's why he's not in the ring with Cena right now, because he's trying to protect him. Del Rio brings out Wade Barrett, Jack Swagger and Dolph Ziggler. They rush the ring and beat down Cena. Christian comes out and joins in on the attack. Alex Riley and Sheamus run out to make the save. John Morrison is out next. Cena fights back now and the babyfaces clear the ring. Teddy Long's music hits and out he comes.

Teddy makes an eight-man elimination tag team match and calls for a referee as we go back to commercial.

John Cena, Sheamus, John Morrison & Alex Riley vs. Wade Barrett, Jack Swagger, Dolph Ziggler & Christian

Back from the break and Riley is going at it with Barrett. Barrett with a big sideslam and a 2 count. Barrett continues the assault until Ziggler and Morrison come in. Ziggler takes out Ziggler then the others with a kick. Ziggler tries to roll up Morrison. Morrison with right hands. Christian comes in for a distraction. Ziggler applies the sleeper on Morrison now. Swagger comes in and makes Morrison tap with the ankle lock. Morrison is eliminated. Vickie walks down to the ring as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Dolph is going at it with Riley now. Riley comes back and hits a big spinebuster. Riley knocks Barrett off the apron but gets dropped by Ziggler for a 2 count. Swagger is tagged in and continues the attack on Riley. Swagger makes Riley also tap to the ankle lock. Alex Riley is eliminated as Vickie looks on approvingly. Sheamus comes in next.

Barrett eventually is tagged in and slugs it out with Sheamus. Barrett with a big knee to the gut. Barrett works Sheamus over on the ropes now and hits him with knees to the head. Ziggler gets in a cheap shot and Barrett kicks Sheamus with a big boot for another 2 count. Barrett takes Sheamus down with a headlock now. Sheamus fights free and ducks a clothesline. Sheamus with forearm shots and a big slam. Sheamus decks Christian off the apron and hits Barrett with big forearms to the chest. He knocks Ziggler off the apron and hits Barrett with more forearms. Sheamus with a high knee to Barrett's face. Sheamus goes to the top and nails a big shoulder. Ziggler gets dropped again off the apron. Sheamus misses the Brogue kick. Barrett kicks Sheamus in the gut and goes for Wasteland. Sheamus blocks it and nails the Brogue kick for a pin. Barrett is eliminated.

Sheamus turns around and Christian takes him down for a 2 count. Christian goes for Killswitch but Sheamus dumps him to the apron. Christian nails a huge slap to Sheamus' face. Sheamus chases him around the ring, knocking Ziggler down again. Sheamus and Christian run through the crowd and back to the ring. Sheamus finally catches him on the ramp and wails away with right hands. Both Sheamus and Christian have been eliminated by count out. Referees separate them on the ramp. It's down to Cena vs. Ziggler and Swagger. Cena unloads on both Swagger and Ziggler until they manage to stop him. Swagger covers for a 2 count and continues the assault. Ziggler is tagged in and stomps away some more. Swagger is tagged back in as they keep Cena in their corner. Swagger with a submission now.

The crowd chants for Cena and Vickie looks on smiling as SWagger continues to beat Cena up. Cena fires back with right hands and a shoulder block, and another. Cena with the big back drop on Swagger and one for Ziggler. Cena hits a Five Knuckle Shuffle on Ziggler and Swagger at the same time. Cena goes for the AA on Swagger but drops him and clotheslines Ziggler. Swagger takes advantage and lays Cena out. Swagger hits a Swagger Bomb in the corner. Ziggler tags himself in and Swagger argues with him. Cena hits the AA on Ziggler and covers him. Ziggler is eliminated. Swagger pulls Cena over and applies the ankle lock. Cena reverses it and applies the STF. Swagger taps out, giving Cena the win.

Winner: John Cena

Alberto Del Rio rushes the ring as soon as the match is over but Cena hits him with an Attitude Adjustment. Del Rio is sent out of the ring and into Ricardo's arms. Del Rio and Cena stare each other down as RAW goes off the air.

Raw Deal Reaction:

Why build up to something happening between Kevin Nash, CM Punk and Triple H and then decide to "fire" Kevin Nash? Even Stevie Wonder can see there's going to be some sort of Nash involvement in Night of Champions now! Also another fantastic idea to combine Raw and Smackdown starts...and then have Jerry 'The King' Lawler wrestle, makes total sense. I like the Ziggler/Swagger feud though it's not really being actioned to its full potential and to have Miz now teaming with R-Truth for the tag titles after having main evented Mania last year is rediculous. Add to the mix the fact that I can't stand either Cena or Del Rio results in a completely lackluster Raw. WWE, what ARE you thinking?

Two years after beginning to talk about WWE TV Network plans in interviews and stockholder/investor meetings, WWE formally announced plans for a WWE Network their viewing audience on Monday's Raw episode.

A video advertisement announced WWE Network will launch in 2012, but the month or season was not announced. WWE has said in previous investor meetings they're aiming for summer/fall 2012 - within the next year.

Broadcasting & Cable, a TV industry publication, quickly picked up on news of the TV announcement. B&C wrote: "No launch date was given in the promos, rather it just said the network would be coming in 2012. The ads included a mix of classic (think Andre The Giant) and current wrestling clips."

Shortly after the announcement, WWE issued a news release on their website promoting the Network:

As millions of WWE Universe members witnessed while watching WWE Raw SuperShow Monday night, something big is coming to WWE that will change not just the squared circle, but all of entertainment.

It’s the WWE Network. And, as the world learned this week, it’s on its way in 2012. All we know is that it’ll be a brand new day for watching the greatest matches, moments and Superstars in sports-entertainment history.

[ Source: PW Torch ]

Tonight's WWE RAW kicks off with Michael Cole welcoming us to the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Triple H's music hits and out comes the COO.

Triple H says it's his job to make sure they give the fans the absolute best. Triple H says starting tonight and for the foreseeable future, you will get the Superstars of RAW and SmackDown to create RAW's Supershow on Monday nights. Triple H says things like this is the cool part about being COO. He says the bad parts are people lying and disrespecting you. Triple H mocks the recent issues with Kevin Nash.

Triple H says if Nash wants to be a man, he can come out to the ring right now and look him in the eye. CM Punk's music interrupts and out he comes to the stage. Punk makes his way to the ring as we see replays from last week.

The crowd chants for Punk as he takes the mic. Punk says that was an Oscar caliber performance by Triple H. Punk tells Triple H to man up and admit that he and Nash have been in this since the beginning. The NWO music hits and out comes Kevin Nash to the ring.

Nash says yeah he lied about the wreck last week, because Triple H wouldn't take care of things. Nash says Punk is the problem and Triple H wouldn't let him do what he needed to do. Nash says Punk has been trying to make a fool out of him for weeks and now it's done, it's over. Nash points out that Punk has been insulting Triple H and his wife Stephanie McMahon. Nash asks Triple H what kind of man he is. HHH says he's the kind of guy who doesn't expect to be lied to by his best friend. HHH says he can't trust Nash anymore when it comes to business. HHH asks Nash again to leave and this time, don't come back. Nash says he lied about the accident but not the text message. Nash says while Triple H was gone last week, John Laurinaitis signed him to a very lucrative WWE contract. Nash says if HHH is going to fire him, he's going to have to do it in front of everyone and then he will just sit home and get paid. HHH says he isn't going to fire Nash but the lying stops now. Punk finally makes some noise and begins to act like he's throwing up. Punk rolls around the ring and carries on. Punk says he's acting, just like them two. Punk says they're in cahoots and the Kliq is back. Punk says click is the noise everyone's TV remote makes when Nash pops up on TV, and it's the noise his knees make when he walks. Nash tells HHH to book the match everyone wants to see, the match Punk thinks he wants - Nash vs. Punk. Punk proposes they do it at Night of Champions since Nash is a champion ass kisser. Punk tells HHH to ask his wife it's ok, since she's the one behind it. Punk says HHH don't wear the pants in the family but he does wear her panties. Pipe bomb, Punk says. HHH comes face to face with Punk and makes the match official. HHH says he has two words for Nash and Punk - suck it - and drops the mic before walking off. Nash and Punk stare each other down as Randy Orton's music hits and out comes the World Heavyweight Champion. Orton vs. US Champion Dolph Ziggler is announced for tonight. We go to commercial.

Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler

Back from commercial and Randy Orton waits in the ring as Vickie Guerrero comes out with the WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler. The bell rings and they lock up, going to the ropes and back off. Ziggler kicks Orton and punches him back into the corner. Orton fights out and drops Ziggler. Orton comes out of the corner with a clothesline. Ziggler takes back control and gets a 2 count. Ziggler stomps Orton in the corner. Orton comes back with a Thesz press and right hands. Orton gets Ziggler on the apron and goes for the second rope DDT but Vickie gets on the apron and distracts him. Ziggler back drops Orton to the floor.

Ziggler continues the fight on the floor and makes it back in the ring as the referee counts. Orton makes it back in at 9 and Ziggler continues the attack, stomping away as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Ziggler is working Orton over on the steel steps. We see Jack Swagger backstage watching on a monitor. Ziggler brings it back in the ring and covers Orton for 2. Orton tries to fight out of a hold but Ziggler beats him back down. Orton finally fights out but Ziggler drops him again. Ziggler goes to the second rope but Orton stops him. They trade right hands in the corner and Orton hits a big headbutt. Orton climbs up and superplexes Ziggler down to the mat. Orton covers for a 2 count.

Ziggler gets up but Orton hits him with clotheslines and a powerslam. Orton runs into a kick but comes back with a belly to belly suplex for 2. Ziggler comes back again with another pin attempt. Orton rolls Ziggler up for a 2 count and then blocks a dropkick. Orton catapults Ziggler into the corner and then hits a big neckbreaker for 2. The crowd starts chanting for a RKO. Orton goes for the punt kick but Ziggler superkicks him and gets a 2 count. Orton ducks the Zig Zag and hits the second rope DDT. Orton drops to the mat and readies for the RKO. Ziggler blocks it and applies the sleeper hold. Orton breaks out and drops Ziggler on his face. Orton then nails the RKO for the win.

Winner: Randy Orton

After the match, we see Jack Swagger backstage watching and smiling. Vickie looks on at Dolph in the ring and shakes her head as Orton celebrates in the corner.

We see replays from last week of Alberto Del Rio attacking John Cena. Jim Ross wonders if anyone can beat him. Josh Matthews is backstage with Cena. He asks Cena's reaction to last week. Cena doesn't say anything and just walks off to the ring as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and out comes John Cena. Cena tells the fans at home that we should be right here because it's awesome as the crowd pops. Cena makes his way down to the ring. Cena says it's mixed emotions as usual with the crowd and he loves it. Cena says he feels uneasy tonight because Alberto Del Rio's actions have been speaking louder than his words. His words were that he would be a champion with class and dignity, but his actions have been the opposite. Cena says his reaction to what Del Rio did to him last week is to kick his teeth so far down his throat that his mouth becomes his anus. Cena tells Del Rio to come get some. Mark Henry's music hits and out comes the World's Strongest Man.

Henry says he came out to get him some. Henry says over the last few months, he's dismantled Kane, Big Show and many others. Henry talks about slamming Sheamus on the steel steps last Friday and says Cena will also be joining his Hall of Pain. Henry says regardless of who wins tomorrow's cage match, they too will join his list. Henry says at Night of Champions, he will be the new World Champion. Christian's music hits and out he comes.

Christian says he will beat Orton tomorrow night and then Henry can face him at Night of Champions. Christian says Cena makes him sick. Christian says he can't stand someone that comes out each week and whines until they get what they want. Christian calls Cena an embarrassment. Cena picks on Christian's tan and Henry's breath. Cena says if they want some, come get some, if not then get gone. Christian asks Henry if he's going to take that. They go to attack when Sheamus runs down. Sheamus stands beside Cena, backing Henry and Christian off. Christian leaves the ring, leaving Henry by himself. Henry stares at Sheamus and Cena for a minute before leaving the ring also.

We see Charles Robinson and John Laurinaitis watching backstage and Laurinaitis likes what he saw. He makes Cena and Sheamus vs. Henry and Christian for tonight. Triple H walks in and says he's already made the match. Triple H gets in his face and reminds him who's boss and who works for who, then walks off.

We go back to Cena, Sheamus, Christian and Henry in the ring as they talk things over. CM Punk vs. The Miz is hyped for later tonight as we go back to commercial.

Back from the break and Michael Cole tells us we can text 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross Hurricane Irene relief efforts.

CM Punk vs. The Miz

We go to the ring and out comes CM Punk. The Miz is out next and he stops on the stage with a microphone. Miz says Punk is worst than Cena and is tired of hearing the garbage come out of his mouth tonight. Miz says he was speaking his mind before Punk was dropping pipe bombs. Miz goes on and says he wants some attention around here. Miz tells everyone how awesome he is as Punk smirks. The bell rings and they lock up.

They go back and forth to start and Punk mocks Miz. They lock up again and go to the corner. Miz hits a cheap shot but Punk kicks him in the gut and goes to work. Punk drops Miz with a back elbow and kicks him. Punk with a suplex and another kick to the head. Punk goes to the top rope for an elbow drop but Miz knocks him off and down to the mat. Miz stomps away on Punk now.

Miz covers for a 2 count and hits Punk with knees to the back. Miz with forearm shots now and knees to the face. Miz hits a running knee to the face and another 2 count. Miz connects with right hands but Punk fires back with kicks. Miz counters and hits a low DDT for another 2 count. Miz applies a headlock. Punk fights to his feet with knees to the gut. Miz counters and hits a neckbreaker combo for another 2 count. Miz hits the big clothesline in the corner and shows off for the crowd. Miz goes up top and connects with a double ax handle for another 2 count.

Miz comes off the top again but Punk blocks him and turns it around. Miz kicks Punk in the head and drops him for another 2 count. Miz goes back to a headlock. Punk goes for a GTS but Miz turns it around and gets another 2 count. They trade punches and kicks on their feet now. Miz blocks a suplex with a neckbreaker and covers for a 2 count. Punk fights Miz off with headbutts and right hands now. Miz comes back and throws him into the ring post. Punk falls out to the floor as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Punk is fighting out of a headlock. Punk hits a back suplex. During the break, Miz ran Punk into the ringpost on the floor. Both get to their feet now and Punk fires away with kicks and then a dropkick. Punk hits the high knee in the corner and then the bulldog. Punk springboards in and clotheslines Miz. Punk goes for GTS but Miz slides out and goes for the Skull Crushing Finale. Punk fights that and hits a big back breaker for a 2 count. They end up on the top turnbuckle trading shots now. Punk knocks Miz back to the mat and laughs. Punk hits the big elbow drop and calls for GTS. R-Truth runs down as Punk is going for GTS. Punk drops Miz and goes for GTS on Truth. Miz makes the save and they dump him out to the floor.

Winner by DQ: CM Punk

After the match, Punk fights off Truth and Miz on the floor. He throws Miz into the barrier. Truth brings Punk in the ring but gets hit by a GTS. Kevin Nash comes walking down the ramp and Punk tells him to come on. Miz attacks Punk from behind as Nash enters the ring. Miz and Truth beat down Punk as Nash looks on. Nash grabs Punk and lays him out with a big Jackknife powerbomb. Nash stands over Punk and makes a hand motion of someone changing their TV remote. Nash raises his hand as the NWO music hits. JR puts over how dangerous Nash is as we go to replays.

We get hype for tonight's tag team main event as they go back to commercial.

Sin Cara vs. Jack Swagger

Back from the break and out comes Sin Cara. Out next is his opponent Jack Swagger. The bell rings and they lock up. Swagger takes Cara to the corner and grabs his leg. Cara with an enziguri and a takedown. Cara hits a dropkick and Swagger goes to the floor. Cara goes to leap but stops on the apron and kicks Swagger back. Cara finally crashes down on Swagger and the floor.

They bring it back in the ring and Swagger hits a Swagger Bomb out of the corner as Vickie Guerrero makes her way down to ringside. Swagger hits a leg drop and covers Cara with his knee for a 1 count. Cara counters a hold and another, rolling Swagger up for 2. Swagger drops Cara with a big shoulder for a 2 count. Dolph Ziggler comes walking out and asks Vickie why she's out here. Dolph gets on the apron and runs his mouth. Swagger is distracted as Cara springboards. Swagger catches him in mid-air but Cara lays him out. Cara springboards in with a senton and moonsaults off the other rope for the pin and the win.

Winner: Sin Cara

After the match, Dolph storms up the ramp and tells Vickie to come with him. She stops and stares back at Swagger in the ring.

More hype for tonight's tag team main event as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and we see replays of Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne winning the WWE Tag Team Titles last week.

WWE Tag Team Title Match: Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne vs. David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty

We go to the ring and first comes one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Evan Bourne. His partner Kofi Kingston is out next as the champs will be putting their titles on the line. Air Boom is the new name for their team. Out next comes the former champions, David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty.

Bourne starts things out with McGillicutty and they go to the corner. Bourne misses a high knee and McGillicutty stomps away. Otunga clotheslines Bourne while the referee isn't looking. McGillicutty hits Bourne with a big dropkick for a 2 count. Otunga is tagged in for some double teaming on Bourne in the corner now. 2 count by Otunga. McGillicutty comes right back in for more double teaming. McGillicutty hits a backbreaker and a 2 count. Bourne tags in Kofi and in he comes off the top on McGillicutty. Kofi unloads on McGillicutty and hits a big dropkick. Kofi hits a big crossbody for a 2 count as Otunga breaks the pin. Bourne taks out Otunga and leaps from the ropes down onto him and the floor. Kofi hits McGillicutty with Trouble in Paradise and covers him for the win.

Winners: Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston (Air Boom)

After the match, the champs leave as Otunga and McGillicutty go to ringside and talk trash to Jerry Lawler. Otunga knocks Lawler's headset off and they stare each other down.

More hype for John Cena & Sheamus vs. Mark Henry & Christian tonight. We see Divas Champion Kelly Kelly and Eve Torres backstage talking before another commercial break.

Back from the break and we see a replay from last week where Eve Torres beat Nikki Bella.

Kelly Kelly vs. Brie Bella

WWE Divas Champion Kelly Kelly makes her way out with Eve Torres for the next match. Out next comes her opponent Brie Bella with her sister Nikki.

The bell rings and they talk some trash before Kelly strikes first. Brie slams her to the mat and stomps her. Brie kicks Kelly in the back and pulls her by her hair. We see Beth Phoenix and Natalya backstage talking. They say it's not fair that they're watching and not out there. Kelly hits a Thesz press on Brie and spanks her. Kelly with forearm shots and a head scissors takedown. Brie dumps Kelly out to the floor. Eve comes over but gets baseball kicked by Brie. Kelly clotheslines Brie on the floor and throws her back in the ring. Nikki does the switch when the referee isn't looking. Kelly comes in and gets dropped on her face by Nikki for the win.

Winner: Brie Bella

JR plugs tonight's main event again as we go back to commercial.

We get a promo video for Alex Riley. In it, he says he's done some things he's not proud of but he's here for respect. We see clips of Riley in action from the past few months.

The announcers lead us into the trailer for Triple H's new movie Inside Out.

Mark Henry and Christian vs. Sheamus and John Cena

We go to the ring and out comes Mark Henry for tonight's main event as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and we get ready to go after Cena's entrance. Sheamus and Christian start things out going back and forth. Christian finally tags in Henry and he runs his mouth to Sheamus. They go at it and Sheamus goes for Henry's leg, beating him down to one knee with big forearm shots. Sheamus with a kick to the face. Henry responds with a big splash and Sheamus goes down.

Christian comes down and keeps Sheamus grounded on the mat. Sheamus powers out and looks to tag in Cena. Henry comes back in and rams Sheamus back into the corner with shoulders. Henry drops Sheamus with a big right hand. Christian comes back in and Sheamus blocks him with a backbreaker. Cena is tagged in and unloads on Christian with the usual moves. Cena goes for the Five Knuckle Shuffle and hits it on Christian. Cena goes for the Attitude Adjustment but Christian slides out and kicks him. Christian goes for the tornado DDT but Cena blocks it. Cena splashes Christian in the corner and power slams him. Cena knocks Henry off the apron but gets kicked by Christian. Cena catches Christian in mid-air and goes for the AA again. Christian breaks free but Cena locks on the STF. Henry breaks it up and clotheslines Sheamus.

Henry charges Sheamus but flies through the ropes to the floor. Sheamus takes out Henry from the apron with a shoulder. Christian spears Cena but only gets a 2 count. Christian goes for Killswitch but Cena pushes him into a Brogue kick from Sheamus. Cena hits the AA on Christian for the win.

Winners: Sheamus and John Cena

After the match, we see Triple H watching backstage when CM Punk walks in. Triple H just got off the phone with the Board of Directors. Punk mocks him. Triple H informs him that the match against Nash at Night of Champions has been canceled. It will be Triple H vs. Punk at Night of Champions. They come face to face as we go back in the arena and see Cena and Sheamus celebrating. RAW goes off the air with Cena and Sheamus in the ring.

Raw Deal Reaction: Another jumbled episode of RAW, while it felt like they were struggling to fit everyone in, though the merger of Raw and Smackdown feels long overdue and the matches were excellent with Orton v Ziggler and Miz v Punk being especially impressive. Not sure where the Old World Order is going but I'm glad that we don't have to see Nash wrestle on a WWE PPV again, though saving Punk and Triple H for Mania seems like a much better fit.

At the beginning of Raw, Triple H announced the Raw and Smackdown brands both will be featured on Raw going forward and for the forseeable future. The "new concept" as described by Raw announcer Michael Cole, will be known as 'Raw's Supershow'.

In the middle of two PPVs and coming off a Raw episode that slipped below a 3.0 rating, WWE is re-advertising answers to big questions in hopes of bringing the rating above a 3.0. This is heading into next Monday's Labor Day edition of Raw, which is followed by Raw going head-to-head with NFL Week 1 on ESPN's Monday Night Football.

No matches or segments are officially advertised for Raw. TV commercials airing on USA Network are focused on potential resolution to the ongoing power struggle surrounding Triple H, Kevin Nash, John Laurinaitis, C.M. Punk, and McMahon Family.

WWE is advertising follow-up on the feud between WWE champion Alberto Del Rio and John Cena heading to Night of Champions in September. Cena is expected to have promo time to respond to Del Rio's end-of-the-show attack last week on Raw.

The feud between Punk and Nash will likely continue after Nash cost Punk the #1 contender match on last week's Raw. WWE will likely set up a Punk vs. Nash match based on their current feud.

Stars from the Smackdown brand will be part of Raw to promote Tuesday's live Smackdown episode. The BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. is officially advertising World Hvt. champion Randy Orton, Christian, Mark Henry, Sheamus, and Sin Cara.

Let's hope we get some clarity on the Punk/Nash/Trips/Steph/Johnny angle and hopefully it wont result in Nash v Punk, is that too much to ask?

We'll find out soon enough!