The following matches were taped before RAW tonight and will air on this week’s edition of WWE Superstars.

Ezekiel Jackson beat Zack Ryder in a Dark Match.

The Great Khali defeated Primo, with his NXT Rookie Diva, A.J.

Vladimir Kozlov and Santino Marella defeated The Uso Brothers. Funny skit with Santino & Tamina that probably won’t air on TV.

From there, RAW begins. Here’s what went down.

Tonight’s season premiere edition of WWE’s Monday Night RAW opens with John Cena and Randy Orton backstage. The RAW Roulette wheel is behind them and up walks Josh Matthews, who welcomes us to RAW. He says every match tonight will be decided by the wheel, including Cena vs. Orton. Josh shows some of the options on the wheel. Eve comes in to spin the wheel and it lands on a Tables Match. It will be Cena vs. Orton tonight in a Tables Match. Orton just looks at Cena and walks off. Matthews reminds Cena the last time he was in a match like this, he lost the WWE Title to Sheamus. Cena says it’s a new season of RAW tonight and cuts a promo on the main event. Cena says he’s feeling lucky tonight, spins the wheel and walks off. We go to the RAW opening video.

We’re live from the US Bank Arena in Cincinnati as Michael Cole hypes tonight’s show. We see a steel cage hanging above the ring in case it’s chosen on the Roulette wheel. Jerry Lawler hypes the main event and we go to the ring. Justin Roberts introduces Cincinnati Bengals star Chad Ochocinco and he comes out to a big pop.

Chad takes the mic and gets another big pop. He welcomes everyone to the season premiere of RAW. He says there has never been a guest star as handsome as he. Chad is interrupted by WWE’s United States Champion The Miz. From one Ohioan to another, Miz welcomes Chad to RAW. Miz says he can relate to Chad but the crowd is booing him some. Miz says he just realized they have nothing in common because he is a Champion. Miz says Chad will never experience a Championship because he plays for Cincinnati. Chad puts over his team the Bengals and baseball’s Cincinnati Reds. Miz continues to trash Chad and the Bengals.

Miz says he’s awesome when the e-mail alert goes off and Cole has to read from the General Manager. It’s time to determine Miz’s match tonight. Alicia Fox is backstage and she spins the wheel. It lands on a Submission Match. The alert goes off again and it’s announced Miz’s match will be non-title and his opponent will be up to Ochocinco. Chad decides that Miz’s opponent will be Daniel Bryan. Bryan’s music hits and out he comes.

Submission Match: Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz

Bryan comes down to the ring with a smile on his face for this non-title match. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and Bryan is working over Miz in the corner with kicks. Bryan misses a charge in the corner and lands on his knee. Miz takes over and works on Bryan’s leg. We see Alex Riley at ringside. Miz stomps away on Bryan’s leg. Miz locks on a Figure Four leglock. Bryan reverses it and the hold is broken. Bryan goes for the LaBell lock but Miz makes it to the ropes. Miz rolls out to the floor to regroup.

Miz is really selling an injury as Riley checks on him. Miz grabs a mic and says he thinks he has a hernia. Yep, it’s definitely a hernia, he says. He says to ensure that he can defend his belt at Night of Champions, he’s pulling out of this match. The ring announcer goes to announce Bryan the winner by forfeit but Miz cuts him off and says he’s hurt, not quitting. Miz says Bryan can face Riley tonight if he wants to perform.

Alex Riley vs. Daniel Bryan

Riley takes his shirt off and hops in the ring, not dressed to wrestle. The bell rings and he attacks Bryan. Riley applies a leg lock on Bryan but he counters it. Bryan locks on the LaBell Lock and Riley taps out.

Winner: Daniel Bryan

After the match, The Miz runs in the ring and starts beating down Daniel Bryan, looking to be just fine now. Miz drops Bryan with a big boot to the face. Miz drops his US Title beside Bryan and presses his face into it. Miz taunts Bryan and calls him average. Bryan gets up and Miz goes for the Skull Crushing Finale. Bryan counters and locks on the LaBell Lock. Miz taps out as Riley just looks on from ringside. Miz continues to tap but Bryan won’t break the hold. Bryan finally breaks it and smiles to the crowd as his music plays. Riley helps Miz up the ramp.

We go backstage to Jillian Hall spinning the Roulette wheel. Edge is with her. He breaks out into song and dance with her. The wheel continues to spin as Cole wonders what match Edge will get. We go to commercial without knowing.

Body Slam Challenge: Edge vs. Evan Bourne

Back from the break and out comes Edge for the next match. Out comes Evan Bourne and it’s announced this will be a Body Slam Challenge. They go at it and Bourne tries for a slam early. More back and forth. Edge struggles for a slam but Bourne uses the ropes to block it. Bourne kicks Edge in the chin hard and he hits the mat. Bourne goes for a slam but Edge counters and hits the inverted DDT.

Edge picks Bourne up and body slams him to get the easy win.

Winner: Edge

After the match, Bourne gets to his feet but Edge is gearing up for a spear. Bourne turns around and Edge lays him out. Edge goes to celebrate but the e-mail alert goes off in the arena. Cole announces that Edge must perform in a second Body Slam Challenge now. Out comes his opponent… Mark Henry.

Body Slam Challenge: Edge vs. Mark Henry

Mark Henry comes down to the ring smiling and Edge doesn’t look too happy. Henry charges and Edge ducks. Henry shoves Edge across the ring. Henry goes for a splash int he corner but Edge moves. Edge goes for a bodyslam and Henry falls on top of him. Henry scoops Edge up and slams him for the win.

Winner: Mark Henry

During the break, R-Truth came out to hype the crowd and fill them in on the next match.

Back from commercial and out comes Ted DiBiase and Maryse.

Song & Dance Match: Maryse and Ted DiBiase vs. Eve Torres and R-Truth

It’s announced this match will be a Song and Dance Match. Gail Kim spun the Roulette wheel during commercial and that’s what was chosen. Ted and Maryse are out first. Out next is R-Truth and his partner Eve. The announcer says each team must select a singer and a dancer. The winner will be chosen via crowd response. Truth’s music starts playing and he has his song cut off. Truth has a new song tonight. Eve is dancing while Truth raps.

Ted and Maryse are up next. Ted says this whole thing is stupid, this is RAW and people don’t want to hear Truth rap. He says he should forfeit this whole thing now but he won’t because he’s full of surprises. Ted asks for a spotlight and it shines on he and Maryse. Maryse starts doing something like a dance and Ted starts doing something similar to singing. The crowd tells them they suck. Ted turns around and attacks Truth. Maryse also attacks Eve. Eve comes back and clotheslines Maryse. Maryse is kicked out tot he floor. Truth counters Dream Street from Ted and dropkicks him out to the floor. Eve and Truth celebrate in the ring to his new theme song as Ted and Maryse head to the back.

We go backstage to William Regal, Chad Ochocinco and The Bella Twins. The wheel lands on a Trading Places Match. Chad says it’s kind of like trading jerseys with another team. Regal’s opponent is Goldust, who walks in. Goldust hands Regal his blonde wig and walks off. Regal doesn’t look happy as he also walks off. WWE Champion Sheamus walks up. Chad says he got an e-mail from the General Manager and it said if John Morrison can beat him next, Morrison will take Chris Jericho’s spot in the Six Pack Challenge at Night of Champions. Sheamus tells the Bellas to be useful and spin the wheel. It lands on Falls Count Anywhere for Morrison vs. Sheamus. Sheamus cuts a promo on Chad and the Bengals loss yesterday. Sheamus says unlike the Bengals, he backs up his banter. Chad and the Bellas talk about a Pillow Fight Match as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Edge is backstage. Zack Ryder walks in and asks what the GM’s problem is with Edge. Ryder says Edge should steal the GM’s girlfriend. Edge doesn’t even know who the guy is. Edge says when he wins the WWE Title, he’s going MIA with the belt. Sheamus walks in and says it’s his Championship. Some comedy here from Ryder before he walks off. Sheamus tells Edge to pay attention to what he does to John Morrison and walks off.

We see John Morrison warming up for his next match. He takes off running through the back, hopping over storage boxes and other things in his way. Cole says this is a French method of training. Kinda cool. Morrison puts on his jacket, glasses and heads to the ring where we see WWE Champion Sheamus making his way out. Commercial break.

Falls Count Anywhere Match: Sheamus vs. John Morrison

Back from the break and Morrison is making his entrance. The bell rings and Sheamus takes control of the match early. Morrison gets a quick roll-up for 2 but Sheamus knocks him back down. Morrison goes under Sheamus’ legs and hits a dropkick for 2. Sheamus throws Morrison out to the floor and comes after him. Morrison gets back in the ring first and kicks Sheamus off the apron. Morrison comes to the floor with a headscissors on Sheamus. Morrison with a running knee and a 2 count on the floor.

Sheamus gets up and shoves Morrison hard back into the fan barrier. Sheamus charges but Morrison dumps him over the barrier and into the crowd. Morrison runs and dives over the barrier, onto Sheamus and the concrete. Morrison with right hands and a 2 count. Sheamus blocks a right and drops Morrison with a backbreaker. Sheamus drops Morrison’s ribs over a steel railing and covers him for a 2 count.

Sheamus goes for a big running kick but Morrison moves. Sheamus kicks a speaker box and makes it spark. Morrison fights back but Sheamus puts him on the low part of the stage, slamming his head into it. Another 2 count for Sheamus. More offense from Sheamus as they make their way in front of the entrance area. Sheamus goes for a running slam but Morrison counters and almost knocks him off the stage. Sheamus counters and tosses Morrison off the stage but he spins in the air and lands on his feet. Sheamus comes after him but gets kicked to the concrete. Another 2 by Morrison.

Sheamus overpowers Morrison and drops him on the concrete by the stage. 2 count by Sheamus. Sheamus goes for a suplex but Morrison slides out. Sheamus responds with an elbow. Sheamus gets a steel chair and climbs on the stage. Sheamus waits for Morrison to get up. Morrison sneaks around the stage and climbs up high. Sheamus look up and Morrison jumps off the stage with a crossbody on Sheamus but only gets a 2 count. Chris Jericho appears and hits Morrison with a steel chair. Sheamus takes advantage and covers Morrison for the win.

Winner: Sheamus

Chris Jericho has made his way down to the ring and sits in a steel chair, looking pissed. We see John Cena and Randy Orton getting ready for the main event backstage. Back to commercial. Jericho sat silent in the ring during the entire commercial break.

Back from the break and Chris Jericho is still sitting in the ring, staring out at everyone. He says he’s not going anywhere until he gets exactly what he wants. Jericho says he will sit in this chair all night long if he has to, until he gets the restitution that he deserves. Jericho says he is sitting there until we get an e-mail from the GM saying that he’s back in the Six Pack Challenge at Night of Champions. Jericho says it was stupid to take him out of that match and thinking Morrison could replace him is lunacy. Jericho says he will get justice tonight. And if he doesn’t, then he quits.

Jericho says he will go home and watch as WWE burns up in flames without him. Jericho says this time, it’s for real. If he doesn’t get what he wants, he’s gone. No e-mail is coming and the crowd boo’s Jericho. Jericho says before he leaves, he’s going to track down the GM and expose his identity to the world. The e-mail alert goes off and Cole does his usual deal. Jericho calls him an idiot. The GM tells Jericho he doesn’t like ultimatums and there’s no chance that will work. No chance in hell. Jericho says he doesn’t believe the GM is Vince McMahon himself. Jericho says if Vince had orders to bark, he would be doing it man-to-man, not over a stupid computer screen. Another e-mail comes in. Jericho rips into Cole again. The GM says there’s something Jericho should know… he will make the Six Pack Challenge a Six Pack Elimination Challenge. Jericho is back in the match and each Superstar will be eliminated until there is a winner. Cole has something to add but Jericho interrupts him. Jericho puts himself over and guarantees he will be the new WWE Champion on Sunday. Another e-mail comes in. The GM tells Jericho to never interrupt him again. He says Jericho can only be back in the match if he wins his match tonight… which is taking place right now. Jericho is dressed in a suit and isn’t happy. It will be a Handicap Match against the WWE Tag Team Champions – The Hart Dynasty. And it will be a cage match. The crowd pops again. Jericho takes off his jacket and gets in Cole’s face at ringside as the cage is lowered over the ring. We go to commercial.

Handicap Cage Match: Chris Jericho vs. The Hart Dynasty

Back from the break and the match is already underway. The Harts pull Jericho back from escaping through the door. David Hart Smith hits a big running powerslam. Tyson Kidd comes in and they hit the Hart Attack. Smith and Kidd climb opposite sides of the cage at the same time. Jericho leaps up and stops Kidd but DH has escaped already and he joins Natalya at ringside. Kidd and Jericho fight on the cage wall. Jericho goes to the mat. 2 count by Kidd. Jericho comes back with a clothesline.

Jericho tosses Kidd face first into the cage wall and stomps him. Jericho yells at the RAW GM. The cage door is opened by Jericho. Kidd slides under his legs and tries to escape. Jericho pulls him back in and kicks him in the gut. Jericho with a back drop and another kick. Jericho with a headlock now. They go back and forth but Kidd nails two arm drags and some kicks to send Jericho to the mat. Kicks from Kidd in the corner and a big back kick. Jericho runs up the cage and tries to escape. Kidd stops him and slams his head into the cage. Jericho falls to the mat. Kidd goes for a kick off the top rope but Jericho catches him in the Walls of Jericho. Kidd counters it with a roll-up for 2.

Kidd locks the Sharpshooter on Jericho. Jericho finally uses the ropes to break the hold. Kidd leaps from Jericho onto the cage and tries to escape. Jericho finally notices it and comes after him. They end up on the top turbuckle. Kidd goes for a hurricanrana but Jericho drops him on his head and turns it into the Walls of Jericho. Jericho makes Kidd tap out for the win.

Winner: Chris Jericho

Back from commercial and we see WWE Hall of Famer Pete Rose sitting at ringside.

Trading Places Match: Goldust vs. William Regal

We go to the ring where Goldust, looking bizarre, is dressed as William Regal, but still wearing his paint. Goldust’s music plays next and out comes William Regal, dressed as Goldust. Regal is wearing the wig, the robe, paint and everything. Regal isn’t happy. The bell rings and Regal does the Goldust pose then spits in Goldust’s face. Goldust slips on a pair of brass knuckles and decks Regal in the face with them for the easy win.

Winner: Goldust

We see Randy Orton and John Cena heading to the ring for tonight’s main event. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and our announcers run down the Night of Champions card. Chad Ochocinco is in the ring and he introduces tonight’s special ring announcer… himself. He talks about the Tables Match with Randy Orton and John Cena.

Tables Match: Randy Orton vs. John Cena

Chad does a very bland introduction for Orton and out he comes, still to a nice reaction from the crowd. Next, Ochocinco introduces John Cena and out he comes. We have a few tables setup at ringside. The bell rings and there’s some stalling for the crowd. They lock up and break the hold. They lock up again and Cena applies a headlock. They break again and test the crowd for a reaction. Another lock up and this time Orton applies a headlock. Orton sends Cena down with a shoulder.

They go to lock up again and Cena goes behind Orton. Orton turns it around and drops Cena with an elbow. Orton goes to work on Cena now. RKO chants from the crowd. Orton goes to the apron and looks to suplex Cena to the floor and through a table. Cena counters and pushes Orton off the apron, to the floor, right beside the table. Orton and Cena stare each other down as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Orton is in control, stomping away on Cena. Orton punches Cena on the apron and Cena leans back towards falling on the table. Cena hangs onto the ropes and blocks a right from Orton. Cena fights back and hits the fisherman’s suplex on Orton. Cena and Orton try a clothesline at the same time and collide in the air. Cena gets up and goes for the Attitude Adjustment. Orton counters it with a big DDT. Orton brings a table into the ring.

Orton sets the table up in the corner and goes after Cena. Cena comes back with flying shoulders and a big slam. Cena hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle and goes for the Attitude Adjustment. Orton slides out of it and hits two running clotheslines and a big powerslam. Orton goes for an RKO but Cena counters and applies the STF, which won’t get him the win. Wade Barrett and Nexus run down, beating on John Cena. Randy Orton RKO’s Michael Tarver but Heath Slater makes the save. John Cena hits the AA on David Otunga. Slater falls through a table on the outside. Wade Barrett picks up Cena and hits his Wasteland finisher. Barrett slides another table in to Justin Gabriel. They set Cena up on the table and Gabriel goes up top for a 450. Orton comes up and shoves Gabriel hard off the top and through a table on the floor. Orton comes in the ring but Barrett lays him out. Barrett picks Orton up for his finisher but Orton slides out. Orton tosses Barrett on the apron and knocks him to the floor, through a table. The match is still going on as everything was legal.

Orton positions a table and then drops to the mat in front of Cena. Edge and Chris Jericho run down and attack Orton. Orton fights back and counters a Codebreaker. He side steps a spear from Edge and Edge goes through the table in the corner with Jericho. Sheamus runs down and lays out Orton. Sheamus kicks Cena from the apron to the floor and goes out after him. Cena slams Sheamus on the floor with the Attitude Adjustment. Orton gets to his feet as Cena is entering the ring. Orton goes for the DDT but Cena counters. Cena goes for the Attitude Adjustment through the table but Orton impressively counters it with an RKO through the table for the win.

Winner: Randy Orton

After the match, everyone is laid out at ringside and in the ring through tables as Orton’s music plays and he poses for the crowd. RAW goes off the air with Orton on the turnbuckles.

After the cameras stopped rolling, Orton took out Jericho and Edge again with RKO’s, and then continued to celebrate in the ring. He finally left, turning around at the entrance way to a huge pop from the crowd.

WWE presents SmackDown at 6:45 PM on December 7, 2010 at The Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio.

Tickets for this event go on sale on Friday, October 8, 2010 at 10:00 AM. Get your tickets at the box office, all Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com/wwe, or charge by phone by calling 1-800-745-3000. Tickets start at just $15.00.

Come see all of your favorite Smackdown Superstars, including Rey Mysterio, CM Punk, Jack Swagger, The Big Show, Drew McIntyre, Kane, Matt Hardy, Christian, Kofi Kingston, MVP, Cody Rhodes, Michelle McCool, Kelly Kelly, and more!

WWE presents Monday Night RAW at 8:15 PM on September 13, 2010 at The US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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This is the first time in over two years that WWE Monday Night RAW has emanated from The US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH and it is sure to be one amazing night of action. Come see all of your favorite WWE Superstars, including John Cena, “The Viper” Randy Orton, “The Rated R Superstar” Edge, Chris Jericho, “The Worlds Strongest Man” Mark Henry, Sheamus, Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson), Ted DiBiase, The Miz, John Morrison, The Hart Dynasty, R-Truth, Evan “Air” Bourne, Eve, Maryse…and of course, The Nexus!

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) presents Monday Night RAW at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 8:15 PM.

Monday Night RAW returns to Cincinnati for the first time in over two years!

See all of your favorite RAW Superstars in action including John Cena, Edge, Randy Orton, and many more!

Tickets go on sale this Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 10:00 AM, and are available at the box office, charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000, or at TicketMaster.com.

World Wrestling Entertainment presents The Raw World Tour at 7:30 PM on June 26, 2010 at The Covelli Centre in Youngstown, Ohio.

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Triple H
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Eve
Maryse

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World Wrestling Entertainment presents Smackdown at 6:45 PM on May 25, 2010 at The Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Rey Mysterio
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MVP
Cody Rhodes
Michelle McCool
Beth Phoenix
Kelly Kelly

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Buckeye CableSystems presents WWE Monday Night RAW at 8:15 PM on May 24, 2010 at The Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio.

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Edge
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World Wrestling Entertainment presents The Raw and SmackDown World Tour at 7:30 PM on May 22, 2010 at The US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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According to PWInsider.com, Chris Jericho and Gregory “Hurricane” Helms were arrested in Kenton County, KY around 5:00 AM this morning by the Erlanger Police Department. Jericho and Helms were both charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place. Each of them were bonded out in a little more than an hour. Kenton County is close to Cincinnati, OH, where WWE taped Smackdown last night.

One person with knowledge of the jurisdiction sent word that they will probably be given a 50 dollar fine and it could have been a situation as innocent as an officer smelling alcohol on their breath.

DAYTON, Ohio – Like unicorns, the Loch Ness monster and the lost city of Atlantis, the return of Bret Hart to WWE seemed merely the stuff of legend, a sight among the WWE faithful that would never come to fruition.

Then it happened. After a controversial exit and a 12-year absence, The Excellence of Execution agreed to return to WWE as the first special guest host of Raw to kick off the new year. Even Bigfoot himself couldn’t have proven a more exciting host … or more shocking.

Mr. McMahon betrayed Bret Hart
Closure. If Bret Hart’s appearance on Monday Night Raw could be summed up in one world, that’s it. The former five-time WWE Champion and WWE Hall of Famer seemed determined to bring perspective and resolution to the controversial events of the past, most glaringly the infamous “Montreal Screwjob.”

Like a leery mountain lion guarding his pride, Mr. McMahon invited Hart into the ring. While the two proud men initially reacted defensively, trading cold words and icy glares, their distrust eventually began to thaw. The Chairman even announced that Hart’s father, famous trainer Stu Hart, would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this spring.

After the two had shaken hands and raised their arms in a triumphant truce, however, Mr. McMahon reverted back to form, hitting the WWE Hall of Famer with a low blow that left him in a fetal position in the center of the ring.

Randy Orton defeated Kofi Kingston
Last Monday, Randy Orton gave his Legacy charges, Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, an ultimatum: Win your match or be barred from the group. This week, the Legacy ringleader was forced to choke down a spoonful of his own medicine. Earlier in the evening, Rhodes & DiBiase confronted their mentor and told him that if he lost his match against Kofi Kingston, he would be booted from the group.

With Rhodes & DiBiase looking on at ringside, The Viper clashed with Kingston in a rivalry that has boiled over several times in the past. On this occasion, though, Orton would prevail, perhaps in part due to a bit of unexpected incentive.

WWE Champion Sheamus defeated Evan Bourne
Sheamus continued his frightening reign. After retaining his title last week against John Cena, the WWE Champion came crowing. After bragging that he is now the best there is and the best there will ever be, Sheamus was confronted by a courageous Evan Bourne, who stepped forth to challenge him. While the high-flyer demonstrated that speed and agility can stagger a giant, The Celtic Warrior managed to hinder and hobble Bourne, persisting on his path of ruin.

Mike Tyson to serve as special guest host next week
A man comfortable with destroying opponents inside a ring, Mike Tyson, will act as special guest host of Raw next week. This won’t be the first time the boxing legend has joined Raw, and this time is sure to be just as memorable.

Unified Tag Team Champions DX defeated Chris Jericho & Big Show
Chris Jericho had his chances. The SmackDown Superstar and his partner, Big Show, held the Unified Tag Team Championships for months, which allowed Jericho to appear on all WWE brands, including Raw. Last month, however, Jeri-Show dropped the titles to Triple H & Shawn Michaels. Ever since, the arrogant Superstar has done everything in his power to recapture the titles, which would once again allow him to launch his petty attacks on Raw.

Jericho’s whining, however, simply wasn’t enough. When Jeri-Show teamed up against DX, The Game and HBK, with a little help from Hornswoggle, managed to overcome their opponents and bid Jericho a gleeful goodbye.

MVP defeated Mark Henry, Carlito and Jack Swagger
United States Champion The Miz loves to be seen and, unfortunately, heard. Which may explain why he sat in on commentary to watch the Fatal Four Way Match featuring MVP, Mark Henry, Carlito and Jack Swagger to determine the No. 1 contender for the U.S. Title. When the dust, and Miz’s mouth, finally settled, Montel Vontavious Porter emerged victorious among the field and will face the self-proclaimed “Awesome” Superstar for the championship.

Maryse defeated Brie Bella
In the wake of a serious leg injury that will have Melina out for several months, WWE has arranged a Divas Championship Tournament to determine a new champion. The first round witnessed Maryse facing off against Brie Bella, who was accompanied by her twin sister, Nikki. Just as it appeared the conceited Canadian had gained an advantage, Nikki switched places with her weary sister. After a futile attempt to alert the referee, the beautiful blond took matters into her own lethal hands and finished Nikki off herself to prevail and move to the next round.

Guest host Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels reconciled
The conclusion of the WWE Title Match at Survivor Series 1997 between then-champion Bret “Hit Man” Hart and Shawn Michaels remains one of the most controversial episodes in WWE history. Hart was forced to relinquish his title to HBK after the referee called for a quick bell while Michaels had his opponent locked in Hart’s signature submission hold, The Sharpshooter, despite the fact that Hart never submitted.

The incident, known as the “Montreal Screwjob,” left a bitter taste in Hart’s mouth, including a palpable disdain for both Michaels and the man who orchestrated his defeat, Mr. McMahon.

While revenge has always nourished motivation, time continues to mend old wounds, which seemed to be the case when Hart addressed the audience at the top of Raw. Not only did the former five-time WWE Champion and WWE Hall of Famer thank the WWE Universe for their support, he also called out Michaels in an effort to bury the hatchet.

Michaels obliged, and the two talked openly about their feelings from that night and beyond. The men concluded their conversation with a handshake and, eventually, a heartfelt embrace. Perhaps in a forgiving mood, Hart even called out Mr. McMahon, who nonetheless did not emerge to join the two in the ring.