WWE Raw Recap By Ryan.....

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Monday Night Raw following the MITB PPV Started out hot with a triple threat match for the #1 contenders slot for the WWE Championship and will be in the main event at this years Summerslam.


RANDY ORTON vs. CHRIS JERICHO vs. EDGE

Edge and Jericho started things off with a unified attack on Orton. They went for a double....... backdrop, but Orton pulled out a signature counter with a double DDT. He made a cover on Edge for a two count. Orton then went to work on Edge with a methodical attack as Jericho recovered on the outside. Orton whipped Edge hard into the corner, then went down on both hands to tease the RKO. Edge shoved him away, though, and Orton ran into Jericho for a codebreaker out of nowhere. Jericho attempted a cover, but Edge broke it up. Jericho and Edge then brawled to the outside. Edge rammed Jericho off the announce table and they cut to break with action on the floor.
Jericho settled into a reverse chinlock on Orton as the crowd rallied behind Orton. They came to their feet and Orton mounted a comeback with two knock-down clotheslines followed by a snap powerslam for a near fall. Edge then tried to sneak in, but Orton dropped him with a fall away back breaker for another two count. Orton kicked Edge to the outside again, then he teased the spike DDT on Jericho again, but Jericho countered with the Walls of Jericho. They went to the Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13 camera shot of Orton trying to fight the hold, then Jericho pulled him back to center ring. Suddenly, Edge entered the ring and grabbed Jericho for a DDT that resulted in a two count. They reset with Jericho shoving Edge to the outside, then Orton teased the RKO on Jericho, who blocked. Jericho teased the Lionsault, but Orton moved. Orton then stalked Jericho and finally connected with the RKO. Edge tried to run in with the spear, but Orton dropped him with the RKO. Orton then covered Edge for a three count to win as the crowd popped for Orton's victory.

I have to say this match was a treat last night WWE does not let us get this high quality of a match on a Raw show they reserve this type for the PPV.I was very entertained and those 3 superstars left it all on the mat last night each one of them did a great job.I'm personally happy to see John Cena not have another title shot right now its not needed we have seen that since Wrestlemania this year its time to rest that promotion .The promotion of Randy Vs Sheamus is exactly what the WWE needed right now because the fans want Orton he is on fire right now.




Right after the match when Raw came back Edge was on the mic demanding Chris Jericho come back out to the ring. Lawler said Edge was ranting and raving throughout the commercial. Edge said this has gone on too long. Jericho slowly walked back out to the ring as Edge recapped this has been going on for 11 years too long. He said they've cost each other too much and inflicted too much punishment to each other for too long.

Jericho marched around the ring and grabbed a mic. He said for the first time in 11 years, they agree on something. He said it ends tonight for you, Edge.Jericho said he had a conversation with Wade Barrett last week and he admitted he's the reason Nexus has achieved the success they've succeeded. Jericho said he taught Nexus everything and he can just snap his finger to get them to do whatever he wants. He said they can end Edge's career right now. Edge said he doesn't understand it because he really doesn't think Nexus agrees with that. He said he thinks Edge would accept his offer rather than Jericho's, since Chris is claiming all of their success for himself.

At that point the Nexus crew started walking to the ring and Wade Barrett said they need to stop arguing amongst themselves. He said they would be lucky to call either one of them an ally. The group started circling around Edge and Barrett said Jericho is right because they could end his career if they want to. Jericho smiled as Nexus began attacking Edge with a seven-on-one beat down. Jericho encouraged Nexus to keep beating him down, then Jericho talked some trash. They picked up Edge and Skip took Edge's own move with a big spear. Jericho told Edge this is what happens. Jericho then slapped on a Walls of Jericho. Nexus watched as Jericho locked in the hold and Edge faded out.

Suddenly, Nexus aligned to stare down at Jericho, who released the hold. Barrett said the funny thing is Edge was right. He said they would like to shut up the guy claiming to be behind Nexus's success. Nexus slowly circled around Jericho, who tried to go after Barrett, but Nexus pulled him back. Jericho and Barrett had a brawl until the numbers game caught up to Jericho. Barrett then landed some right hand strikes before screaming at him that he's nothing. He landed a big right hand before telling Otunga to do some damage. Otunga landed a uranage, then Barrett stood over Jericho's fallen body. Barrett told Jericho he didn't teach him a thing. Nexus stood over Jericho's fallen body, then slowly walked out of the ring satisfied with their work. The crowd booed Nexus as they walked away from the ring.



WWE Champion SHEAMUS vs. EVAN BOURNE


Sheamus tried an early pump kick, but Bourne ducked while fixing his trunks. Bourne then cleared Sheamus to the outside with a kick strike. Sheamus smashed the announce table in frustration while Miz smirked and waved his briefcase in Sheamus's face. After that Sheamus was in control of the match as Miz continued to watch. Sheamus continued to dominate as the crowd tried to rally behind Bourne. Bourne tried to come back with a head scissors, but Sheamus countered with a back breaker for a two count. Sheamus went back to work on Bourne, who got to his feet and landed kick strikes to the thigh. Sheamus then paintbrushed him across the face, so Bourne fired off a kick to the head. Bourne mounted some offense, then hit a heel kick to the face. Sheamus got up and Bourne answered with another kick. Bourne then tried a roll up, but Sheamus kicked out. Bourne followed with a knock-down kick and Bourne went up top to tease the Air Bourne. Sheamus rolled to the
outside, though, so Bourne redirected his attack with a flying splash on the floor. Sheamus made the cover for the win but After the match Miz suddenly hit the ring with the briefcase in hand.

He landed multiple case shots to the stomach and back as the crowd popped. Miz thought about whether to cash in the briefcase, then he grabbed Sheamus from behind. He teased the Skullcrushing Finale into the briefcase and he connected after a struggle. The crowd popped for the potential cash-in. Miz then decided to cash in the MITB briefcase right then and there. Justin Roberts made it official and Miz took off his t-shirt to prepare for the match. The ref checked on Sheamus, who continued to be out cold in the ring. Miz was like a caged animal preparing to fight.

Suddenly, R-Truth's music hit and Truth ran to the ring. Miz decided to wave it off and he grabbed the briefcase. Truth's beat down didn't work and Miz scampered away with the case in hand. Cole said the bell never rang to make the match official, so Miz still has the case. With Truth chasing off Miz, Sheamus collected himself in the ring and struggled to his feet.

The WWE managed to accomplish one thing here: the first babyface pop for Miz possibly ever. Nice tease for a cash-in by Miz, but Truth was positioned as a heel for one night by ruining a potential moment for the audience wanting to see something historic.




WADE BARRETT vs. MARK HENRY



The bell sounded and Barrett ducked under the ropes to stand on the ring apron for some space from Henry. Barrett heelishly demanded Henry back up, so he re-entered the ring. Henry knocked him down with a head butt and Barrett rolled back to the outside. Barrett took his time re-entering the ring and they locked up with Barrett landing a knee to the gut. Barrett tried a head butt, but Henry no-sold and shot him a look before landing a big chop to the head. Henry followed with a knock-down clothesline for a one count. Henry went back to work on Barrett, who came back with a head butt and right hands that staggered Henry. Barrett then lifted Henry in the air for his overhead slam finisher, but Henry kinda slipped off and Barrett just dropped him hard to the mat. Barrett made a cover for the win.


After the match Nexus joined Barrett in the ring as Barrett held his back selling the effects of slamming Henry. Barrett demanded John Cena come out and meet them right now. They replayed Barrett finishing off Henry as Cole suggested Barrett proved Nexus is just as good individually as a group. Cole was basically defending Nexus, which can be interpreted as him secretly being the leader of the group or WWE simply needing the "voice of the show" to endorse Nexus, even if it lacked credibility. They cut to a shot of John Cena walking backstage in anticipation of the final segment

From commercial break Nexus was still assembled in the and Michael Tarver started a promo for Nexus by suggesting they will make Cena's life miserable if he doesn't join the group. He said Cena needs to show some remorse for assaulting Darren "weird haircut" Young and the rest of the group last night. Tarver said if he does, then maybe they will consider ending this feud. Tarver said everything that's happened is on him. Tarver paused.

John Cena's music hit and Cena slowly walked out on stage to a big pop. Cena looked into the crowd as he contemplated what's up next. Cena walked to the ring and stood on the ring apron as his music stopped. Nexus was in a straight line in the ring as Cena addressed them from the ring apron. Cena thanked them for meeting him in the ring, then he slowly entered the ring. Cena recapped Nexus costing him two WWE Title matches since they've arrived on the scene. He said he's apparently not part of their big picture and Sheamus made a truce with them. He said he should have done that a long time ago.

Cena paused before saying, "I'm sorry, guys, uh..." He said he's putting himself in front of all them to look them all in the eye. Barrett said their answer is no. He said he's not interested in a truce or any type of peace. Barrett said he wants something much, much bigger. Barrett paused for a "Cena, Cena" chant. He told Cena not to listen to the fans, but listen to him. Barrett said he wants Cena to join the group. He wants him to join the Nexus. Cena stared blankly ahead. Barrett said Cena can achieve something ten times greater than everything he's accomplished in his career. He said Nexus is the present and future of WWE, and together, they would be unstoppable. Barrett told him he doesn't have much of a choice because "you're either Nexus or against us."

The crowd screamed for Cena not to join the group as he stared down at the mat contemplating things. Cena looked up at the Nexus group and stared them down before looking into the crowd. Cena just shook his head and said he can't do it. The crowd popped. Barrett took a deep breath and said that's very unfortunate because they have a very different proposition. He told Cena he could leave the ring and show the world he's a coward...or, he could stand in the ring and they will give him the most vicious beating Nexus has every given. Cena stared ahead again and shook his head from side to side. Cena teased backing away, then he left the ring.

Cena started to leave up the entranceramp, then he stopped at the top of the ramp. He said he needs to say one more thing. Cena said whether he does it by himself or does it with help, he will take each and every one of the Nexus group down. Cena started walking back to the ring. He said the peace offering was just a test to see how Nexus would react. Cena said he got his answer. He said he's been quietly forming a team. "A team that will take down Nexus at Summerslam," he said. Cena said Nexus wanted him to join the group, but now the Nexus is history at Summerslam.

Edge's music hit and out came Edge selling ribs to join Cena on the entrance ramp.( Edge and Cena together. That's a sight). John Morrison came out next with a determined look on his face. R-Truth was out next. Great Khali was out next.Does this tie together with Ranjin Singh wanting a more aggresive Khali Or, is that too logical?) Chris Jericho came out sixth to join Cena's group. And the final member of Cena's team is....The Hitman Bret Hart There's your big surprise on the show, which popped the crowd huge .

Hart walked out on stage and slapped hands with Cena, then Team Cena stormed the ring and chased off Nexus, who ran through the stands to the top of the stands. Team Cena stood tall in the ring with Bret Hart smiling as Nexus stood their ground at the top of the arena. Lawler protected Nexus by saying he knows Nexus will regroup and come back with something, but look at the team Cena has assembled. They closed with a final shot of Team Cena standing tall in the ring




Ryan's Closing Thoughts : Very strong episode of Raw advancing from the MITB PPV to Summerslam. Virtually everything on the show had a purpose and the action on the show was strong throughout. It came across like WWE recognized a sense of urgency to hit the ground running hyping their second biggest PPV of the year and they set up two strong matches for Summerslam in the process. Bret Hart's surprise return was pretty big too after a strong show-closing segment where the audience was hanging on everything Cena was doing or saying. I'm not sure about some of the picks for Cena's group e.g. R-Truth and Khali, but WWE can focus on Cena, Jericho, and Edge as the top players going into the match. Well done from WWE last night.