The survivors are going strong!

HBK kicks off Monday night Raw to a full house! A huge ovation for the heartbreak kid after his match with Randy Orton last night at Survivor Series. Shawn admits that the better man won last night. (wow!) He calls out Randy Orton so he can "shake his hand". Orton isn't buying it and he comes onto the Titan Tron to tell Shawn Michaels that he isn't coming down to the ring. Shawn Michaels says that if Orton had come ringside he was going to kick him again, but only after he challenged him to a rematch. (You have to love his joking nature!) Orton refuses to dignify Michaels challenge with a response. Orton claims that Michaels had his chance and now it's over. Then out comes Mr. Kennedy to have his say in the matter, of course. Shawn doesn't waist any time in starting the fight. He clotheslines Kennedy and the fight is on. Kennedy is out there to say it's his turn for a shot at the title. However he has to make it past Shawn Michaels first. Shawn challenges him to an impromptu match right here right now! They stare each other down with an intensity that is only seen only when a title belt is involved. William Regal comes out and calls for a referee and starts the match up, these two are going to face off to see who truly in entitled to a shot at championship gold!

Michaels doesn't waste any time in getting out of the ring and beating the crap out of Mr. Kennedy. The bell hasn't even sounded yet and these two have already worn each other out. Kennedy begins fighting back but Shawn doesn't just stand there and take it either. They fight themselves right out into the crowd at one point, it's crazy. Kennedy tries to bring a chair into the ring and gets it super kicked right upside his head. This match is over before it ever even began. Shawn makes his point. I think Mr. Kennedy will be a bit more quiet this evening after that shot! Hope he's got dental insurance!

Santino Marella comes out and he has challenged Jerry the King Lawler to yet another match. He is not satisfied with getting the taste smacked out of his mouth last week apparently. King is in the ring with his proper ring attire on tonight and he's ready to go. Marella refuses to lock up and he just talks crap. So King takes the initiative and kicks Marella in the face. That's one way to start things off. The match up begins finally. Marella is so full of himself I'm not sure what Maria sees in him. What a jerk! Marella makes his way to the announcers table and puts on King's crown and says he's going to beat Jerry Lawler like a government "dog!" (It's mule stupid, not dog!) He makes fun of King for a bit, but then gets a face full of fist by King. King beats Marella and then Randy Orton runs out and RKO's King for no reason. What the hell? Randy Orton is making a speech about his "passing of the torch". I have no idea what he's talking about, but he's an idiot I don't care how cute he is! Poor King, where's Stone Cold when you need him?

Todd Grisham is interviewing Mr. Kennedy who is still holding his face. He says that he was trying to come ringside to show Shawn Michaels some respect and got a chair kicked into his face. He is appalled at the actions of the show stopper. Mr. Kennedy is very intense in his speech saying that he will meet up with Shawn again and it won't be pretty.

Mr. McMahon is talking with William Regal and Jonathan Coachman. They are discussing what they liked best about Survivor Series. They are totally ragging on poor Hornswaggle. Mr. McMahon isn't looking very pleased. Carlito comes in and interrupts the meeting. Carlito starts talking about tough love and how much he respects Mr. McMahon for showing Hornswaggle tough love last night. Mr. McMahon asks Carlito how he would like to take on Hornswaggle tonight? Carlito is laughing so hard, he thinks Mr. McMahon is kidding. Nope, it's a real match folks. Mr. McMahon is not happy with Regal or Coach at this point.

Jeff Hardy makes his way to the ring for his match with Umaga tonight. One has to wonder in what shape Jeff is in after that Survivor Series elimination match last night? Jeff looks confident in the ring as he awaits his opponent. Umaga comes out look unhappy as usual. Jeff doesn't waste any time in starting this match up. Jeff is going to have to rely on his speed and agility to keep the intensity on Umaga if he has any hopes to topple the Samoan bulldozer. For all the hits that Jeff dishes out, Umaga comes back with ones that knock Jeff down cold. It's a show of dominance vs fearlessness. Umaga locks in the pinch hold that numbs the arm of his opponent. Jeff is struggling but he makes it to his feet. He is knocked back down quickly by Umaga however. Umaga resumes the pinch hold and continues to weaken the rainbow haired warrior. Hardy struggles back to his feet, but does he have the strength to continue? He narrowly avoids a bull rush by Umaga. He tries to go to the top rope but is knocked off the apron by Umaga. This is not going to be a simple match. I think that the only move Umaga has the strength to muster tonight is that pinch hold. He gets is yet again on Hardy and Jeff is struggling to get to his feet. Hardy lifts up Umaga but his back couldn't hold the heavy weight and Umaga falls on him. Jeff narrowly avoids a three count. Just when you think that Jeff is out for the count, he manages to break out of the count and get up. The heart of Jeff Hardy is admirable, but how much can one man's body take before it gives out? Jeff goes up top and is caught by Umaga who then tosses him like a rag doll. He goes for the pin fall and Jeff kicks out yet again. (That's why I love Jeff Hardy, pure athlete!) Jeff gets a near fall on Umaga who kicks out at 2. I think both these men are going to need chiropractic care after this match. Jeff manages to land the twist of fate on Umaga and it goes to the outside of the ring. I think fearlessness is getting his second wind. Then Snitsky runs in and kicks the crap out of Jeff. What's that all about? Someone needs to come out and help Jeff, where is Triple H? Now both Umaga and Snitsky are beating on Jeff. This is not fair, someone needs to help him and my wish is answered. Triple H storms out still in street clothes and clears the ring rather quickly. He's not going to let his partner from last night get man handled. (Lord he's sexy!) Hardy picks up the win due to disqualification of Umaga because of Snitsky. I see where this stare down is going next week. Could Jeff be the new replacement for Shawn Michaels in the DX game plan? No one can replace Shawn Michaels, but I wouldn't mind if he was a new addition to DX!

Todd Grisham asks Triple H why he chose to help Jeff Hardy. He says it's because he is here to show those guys who think they are bad asses, who the real bad ass of the WWE is.

Hardcore Holly makes his way to the ring taking on Cody Rhodes tonight. I thought these two had gotten past this? I guess Cody still has something to prove to the hardcore legend Bob Holly. Is Holly using this match as a way to say that he's not happy with Rhodes for losing the match at survivor series last night? Who knows? Are these matches a learning experience? What is the inspiration behind these two men facing off? Rhodes picks up a win with a DDT and Randy Orton comes out yet again and hits Rhodes with an RKO. Hardcore Holly tries to get to his feet and gets RKO'd as well. I think our champ is a bit full of himself tonight. This is ridiculous! What is the deal with the marathon runner carrying the Olympic torch? It's symbolism that's lost on me, I think it's silly. Orton is trying to be slick and he's just looking more and more like a jerk.

Mr. McMahon comes face to face with Finlay backstage. They talk about what happened last night. They argue semantics on who is more Irish. It's funny. Just more comedic relief between matches.

Melina and Jillian Hall are in action tonight against Mickie James and Maria. Jillian decides to belittle Lillian Garcia yet again, telling her how awful her singing is. I wish someone who duct tape Jillian's mouth shut, she should never be allowed to sing, lord that's awful! The match begins without a hitch and the hair pulling begins. Mickie James lands the kiss of death on Jillian Hall and wins the match with a kick to the face. I have to admit that I wouldn't mind being kissed by that beauty!

Hornswaggle vs Carlito in the next match up on Raw. This is a no disqualification match. Carlito is still laughing. Carlito is picking on Hornswaggle, but Hornswaggle retaliates. It becomes a game of cat and mouse as Hornswaggle runs around all over the place. Hornswaggle throws a bucket of water on Carlito who answers that blatant attack by tossing Hornswaggle into the ring like a doll. He then takes some really big bites of apple. Finlay comes out to the aide of Hornswaggle and gets apple in his face. Due to Finlay landing a huge clothes line on Carlito, Hornswaggle picks up the win over Carlito tonight!

The passing of the torch ceremony is set to begin as the torch runner makes his way to the arena. This is going to be good. Randy Orton once again makes his way to the ring tonight to celebrate his greatness. Then an interruption in the Orton ceremony. It's none other than Y2J Chris Jericho. He's back and he looks better than ever! Randy Orton is speechless and not very happy at this point. Y2J has a microphone and he let's his voice be heard after all this time! The sexy beast is back and it's long over due! Orton thinks he's going to intimidate Jericho with his commentary. However Jericho takes it up a notch and tells Orton what he truly thinks of him. Raw will never, EVER, be the same again! Welcome back Chris Jericho we missed you!

Surviving the Night!

I will make a quick disclaimer before my commentary. I actually took to time to watch this pay per view, therefore there may not be the detailed notes that everyone is used to. I tried to capture the highlights of every match to the best of my ability. I was too excited to actually be tuned in to write a lot.

Survivor Series kicks off with the ECW Championship match. This triple threat match will see CM Punk defending his title against both John Morrison and the Miz who are the ECW tag champs. There is plenty of double team action in this match up from Morrison and Miz against the champ. Odds are not in Punk's favor at this point. The the inevitable happens. The Miz clobbers John Morrison and knocks him out of the ring. The fighting between the tag champs begins. CM Punk takes the opportunity to capitalize on this breakdown of the tag champs and he retains his championship yet again!

The divas light up the night next in a 10 diva tag match. It's the team of Beth Phoenix, Layla, Jillian Hall, Victoria and Melina vs. Torrie Wilson, Michelle McCool, Kelly Kelly, Maria and Mickie James. This match is a great exchange from the women and it's a very nice visual. Mickie James picks up a win for her team by planting the kiss of death on Melina followed by a nice kick to the head for the win.

Tag champs Lance Cade and Trevor Murdock see action next against Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes. The match is strong and intense. I'm not sure what you call the move that Murdock pulled off in order to secure that the tag champs kept their titles. I have to admit it was very impressive.

The match that has made Survivor Series famous bursts into action. The Elimination match will find two teams head to head. The first team is Mr. Kennedy, Umaga, Finlay, Big Daddy V (accompanied by Matt Striker) and MVP. The second team is Triple H, Kane, Rey Mysterio, Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy. However Matt Hardy wasn't with his team due to being taken out of action on Friday Night Smackdown by his own tag team partner MVP. Triple H's team is missing one man, and not seeming like they are at 100% mentally either. To simplify this match I'll just let you know how it went: Kane is eliminated by Big Daddy V, Rey Mysterio is eliminated by Umaga. At that point it's Jeff Hardy and Triple H against all five of the other men. Things are not looking good. MVP gets eliminated by Jeff Hardy (payback for MVP hurting his brother!), Mr. Kennedy is eliminated by Triple H, Big Daddy V is eliminated by a team effort between Triple H and Jeff Hardy, Finlay is eliminated by Triple H. Umaga is the only man left representing his team. He is unable to hold up and Triple H and Jeff Hardy win it for their team.

Survivor Series just wouldn't be complete without Mr. McMahon having a heart to heart with his son Hornswaggle prior to Hornswaggle's match with the Punjabi giant the Great Khali. Mr. McMahon says that he made this match because Hornswaggle is a McMahon and McMahon's always stick together.

Then surprisingly enough Shane McMahon comes ringside to introduce not only Mr. McMahon to the ring, but Hornswaggle as well. Khali comes out to the ring and is looking absolutely intimidating. Khali takes one good swipe at Hornswaggle and knocks him down flat. Suddenly Finlay runs out to the ring and saves Hornswaggle from a fate worse than death. He beats off Khali to get the match called due to interference and defends his little leprechaun.

Randy Orton and Shawn Michaels come out to face off in the battle for the championship. The stipulations on this match are Shawn is not allowed to use his Sweet Chin Music and Randy Orton is not allowed to get himself disqualified intentionally. If Shawn executes his devastating kick, he will never again be given a shot at the title as long as Randy Orton holds it. If Orton gets himself DQ'd on purpose he must relinquish the title to Michaels. Can the heartbreak kid capitalize and win this match? Michaels gets a death hold on Orton making Orton's head turn purple (literally!). It's brutal. Michael's uses some fierce holds and submission moves tonight against the champ. This has got to be one of the best match ups I've seen in a long time. They are actually wrestling. Orton at one point has to make his way to the outside just to break Shawn's hold. Orton finally is able to get to his feet and wrestle Michaels for a bit. Michaels gets Orton in a sharpshooter but Orton is able to get to the ropes. Orton then begins applying some holds of his own on the Showstopper. Shawn has Orton set up for Sweet Chin Music, then he hesitates remembering the stipulations. That hesitation is all Orton needs to swoop in and get the win to retain his title. Orton is not satisfied with simply winning however. He gets back in the ring standing Michaels up against the ring pole so he can demean Michaels and gloat on his win. This is not the smartest thing in the world for the champ to do because it results in him getting a nice healthy dose of Sweet Chin Music via the Heartbreak Kid. That's one way to punctuate your point! This grudge is far from over!

The pay-per-view ends with the biggest, most devastating match up of the night. Batista and Undertaker fighting for the World Heavyweight Championship Title in Hell in a cell. As the two men take their places in the ring and Undertaker slams the door, I have to feel sorry for the ref that gets locked in that cage with these two. The match begins and it is not for the weak at heart. A spear saves Batista from a steel chair wielding Undertaker at one point. Undertaker is pulling off some awesome vintage moves that you don't get to see him use that often anymore. Blood is pouring down Batista's face as Undertaker brutalizes the animal. Batista doesn't take this lightly and he bloodies Undertaker after hitting him in the head four (yes 4!) times with the steel ring steps. Weapons are legal and anything goes in these hell in a cell matches. Batista raises the stakes and brings a table into the ring. Undertaker is put through the table yet still manages to kick out of a three count at just the last second. Batista kicks out of a tombstone pile driver. (He what??? I've never seen anyone do that!) Undertaker sets him up for another tombstone and this match is going to be over. Out of nowhere Edge jumps in the ring and begins beating on Undertaker. A concerto on the steel steps take out the Undertaker. Edge manages to roll Batista over the Undertaker and due to the help of Edge, Batista wins this match up. Damn Edge for having to stick his nappy self in a match where he doesn't belong. I hope that Undertaker kicks a mud hole in him on Friday Night Smackdown and walks it dry! He should know better than to mess with the dead man!

This pay per view rocked and I'm glad that I was able to get it. I'm looking forward to Monday Night Raw that for certain. So tune in next post for the results of a promising Monday night and the reveal of who this mystery code person is (Chris Jericho?)