WWE RAW began with Kane announcing that Cena will embrace the hate and that someone will take a ride in the ambulance.
RAW would then have an Elimination Chamber debate. CM Punk would begin by mouthing off to Lauranaitis. He finished off by stating he was the best in the world. Dolph would have the floor going on about how great he is. Truth then popped in saying some insane gumbo. Miz then had the floor, he started by going on about his Wrestlemania success. He then went on to insult all his opponents. Kofi then spoke saying he was overlooked and will become more well known and will walk out as achampion. Lastly Jericho would begin talking. He would insult the crowd and bragged about his success with the elimination chamber. Jericho then would size up to Punk, before being hit with the trouble in paradise.
Jericho would compete against Kingston, still a bit weary from the blow he had suffered. Kofi exploded with offense getting the upper-hand over Jericho. Jericho changed the game with a powerbomb to Kofi who was hitting the famous 10 strikes in a row. Kofi tried to build up some momentum but was countered by Jericho, who put Kofi in the Walls of Jericho. Jericho argued with the ref, which let Kofi hit the trouble in paradise. this resulted in a two count. Jericho would hit a thumb to the eye, after the ref pulled Kofi off Jericho and finished with the code-breaker for the win.
I did enjoy this match, highflying Kofi who seemed more pumped than ever, but nice to see a Jericho win. I also enjoyed the return of Jericho's catch phrase; "Do You Understand What I Am Saying To You Right Now?" Jericho FTW.
Dolph vs R-Truth would begin with Dolph sriking at Truth and slowing down his momentum by tossing him into the ring post. He would then show off with sit ups. R-Truth would grab Ziggler and grabbed a roll up for the win.
Compared to the Jericho match, I was a bit disappointed to the quality and the way it ended. Ziggler can wrestle and shouldn't lose that quick with showcasing some in ring ability.
This match began with some technical wrestling between the two, which I would expect from Miz and Punk. Miz would gain control by grounding Punk. Punk would deliver a devastating kick knocking Miz down, Punk then picked up the pace with what was becoming his signature comeback. Miz countered a GTS and hit his own signature comeback. Punk countered with a snap powerslam. Punk countered a superplex by Miz and completed the comeback with his elbow. Miz countered the GTS, but was then reversed by Punk into the anaconda vice for the win.
This is what I like to see. Great in ring match between the two, lots of technical counters and offense, Best match of the night.
Backstage Cena and Zack were talking, Zack wanted to give Eve a bunch of flowers. Cena said to Zack to remain in the locker room, and Cena would get Eve to come to him, as Kane was on the loose.
Later John would have an interview but before he could say a word, he ran off to save Eve who had be put into an ambulance by Kane. Kane got in to the drivers seat and began driving off. Eve jumped out and passionately kissed Cena. The two then noticed Zack Ryder, who was appalled by their actions.
Finally that night Cena came down apologizing to Zack, but stating that he has not embraced the hate but rises above it. Zack made his way to the ring pushing Cena and slapping him. Cena blocked a punch and held a fist ready, he met a great boo from the crowd for this. Zack left to get back into his wheelchair, on the stage, Kane appeared on the titantron, saying that he sunk to depths that Kane could only dream off, and that Cena has embraced the hate. He said that he will not be seen after Chamber until Mania. Kane then ran to the stage and pushed Ryder, in the wheel chair off the stage.
I was amazed at how the wheel chair closed perfectly, Ryder does play the injured, helpless victim well doesn't he? I was glad that Cena has embraced hate, now all that needs to happen is Rock to whoop his ass at mania and that will be great.
Tamina would take on brie bella, where Brie would gain the advantage with attacks. Tamina would counter a reverse neck breaker into a Samaon drop. She then hit the superfly for the win.
I'll just say this was incredibly short, but hot with the bellas outfit.
Elsewhere, Otunga congratulated Lauranaitis on his return, but mentioned the fact he was interim, not permanent. He also proposed the fact that he could be GM of RAW and Smackdown.
Well well, could T-Lo be in trouble?
Smackdown would come to RAW with the rivalry of Orton and Big Show following last week on Smackdown (READ THE REVIEW IF YOU MISSED IT). D-Bry would sit ring side for the match. Big Show would dominate Orton from the beginning , Orton would return with strikes, but be countered with a side slam. Orton would counter Show's assault with a sleeper hold. Show would break this and build momentum. Big Show would be stopped in his tracks with a dropkick. Show would then be hit with a spike DDT from the top rope.Orton would then hit an RKO on Show, D-Bry would then bash Orton from behind with the title and then Show.
I enjoy this rivalry, Not with Orton in it, he has Wade Barrett, WWE are trying to build him up by putting him into a big rivalry Smackdown has, I believe this will ruin it, Need something to do with Orton, turn him heel. The match was good, but I felt again it was to promote Orton, I am sick of his promotion, I'd prefer him as heel, and wouldn't mind it, but not as a face.
HBK, Shawn Michaels would return to RAW to confont the Game about accepting the challenge with Undertaker. Triple H was reluctant but told Shawn he refused because The Undertaker was a brand and ending his streak would be bad for business. Shawn then demanded that Triple H look him in the eye and tell him that Triple H did not want to end the streak. Triple H hesitated but did so. Undertaker would then play the same promo like last week, except cutting his hair.
I got a feeling from this that the Game could be turning heel. He is becoming a corporate suit, like McMahon. But a part from that, I enjoyed the return of HBK, but it is obvious that the Game will challenge Taker, win and Taker will then retire, well be made immortal according to his promo, BTW why has he cut his hair?
Overall I would rate RAW: 5/10
1) Bella match
2) Jericho vs Kofi
3) Ambulance match promo
4) Cena embraced hate
5) First ever Elimination Chamber Debate
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