No way out? No problem!

Tonight's Pay Per View No Way Out promises to be brutal, bloody and spectacular. Two elimination chamber matches and many championship matches will be viewed by all of us fans sitting at home watching on the edge of our seats. So to quote the best duo WWE has ever seen DX, ARE YOU READY?

CM Punk from ECW will be in the first match tonight at No Way Out. He is facing the new ECW champ Chavo Guerrero for the title back. I have to admit that when Eddie Guerrero and Chavo used to run together, I loved them. However since the death of Eddie Guerrero a few years ago, Chavo has not been on my favorites list at all. He's just not the same. CM Punk seems to be in good form early on in this match, but never underestimate a Guerrero, Chavo gets him out of the ring onto the floor below. Punk makes it back in the ring and this battle continues. A barrage of kicks to Punk gives Chavo a slight advantage. Guerrero gets a leg lock around the middle of Punk trying to squeeze the life out of the past champ. Punk doesn't let that happen and he launches Guerrero into the turnbuckle. Punk gets a cover, but Chavo kicks out. A nice reversal with a hurricarana saves the fate of Chavo as he avoids Punk. Punk gets a second cover, but to no avail. Punk is looking for the GTS, but Chavo gets the ropes. The champ then finds himself on his back on the outside. Punk gets Chavo back into the ring before the count reaches 10 from the ref. These two battle it out on the top ropes, Chavo pushed Punk down and Punk rattles the rope and Chavo finds himself with the rope between his legs. CM Punk tries to counter but Chavo has another idea. Chavo gets the huge frog splash that wins him this match, retaining him the coveted championship.

Mike Adamle is interviewing Rey Mysterio about what happened Friday night on Smackdown. Mysterio and Edge went at it, Rey delivered the 619 to the champ. Rey then went up top and tried to take out the Rated R superstar but Edge moved out of the way just in time and Rey accidentally landed on the general manager Vickie Guerrero who had just accepted a proposal of marriage from Edge. Vickie will not be at No Way out tonight due to her injury. Rey says it was a total accident and that he will not say he's sorry again!

The elimination chamber match for Smackdown will begin next. MVP, Big Daddy V, Undertaker, the Great Khali, Finlay and Batista will face off for the chance to go to Wrestlemania to face the champion for a shot at the title. Undertaker and Batista will start the match off with the other 4 men in the plexiglass pods looking on for their chance to come out and play. The slugfest begins as these two awesome athletes wear each other down bit by bit. Undertaker presses Batista's head against the chain of the chamber. First blood has yet to be drawn, but I'm sure that time is coming. Undertaker is dominating Batista and slowing the animal down quite a bit. The pheonom kicks and stomps his opponent showing the other four competitors what awaits then when their pod opens. Batista fights back finally and gets Undertaker down on the mat. A quick cover, but Undertaker kicks out. Both men boot each other in the face and they both fall to the mat.

Big Daddy V is the next one to enter this match. He goes after the Undertaker but doesn't forget that Batista is over in the other corner either. He is simply manhandling the two superstars before him. It's easy to see that the 500lb man definitely has the advantage in this match up. V stands on the Undertaker with his full weight on the dead man. Undertaker turns a little purple but V moves and goes to work on Batista. Undertaker is knocked out of the elimination chamber by V and goes right out to the floor. Ouch! It appears that Undertaker injured his elbow in the fall from the chamber. V rushes and crushes Batista against a corner of the ring. Batista manages to get a spinebuster on the huge man! The Undertaker delivers a huge DDT to Big Daddy V who is covered and eliminated by Batista. Undertaker manages to get a shoulder up and avoid being eliminated too.

Khali is the next into this match up. Khali dominates both Batista and Undertaker right from the start in this match. Undertaker fights back and gets the choke slam hold on Khali who just shoves Undertaker to the ground. Batista then avoids a count out by Khali. Khali then manages to get the vice grip on the skull of Batista. Batista gets out of it and Undertaker then knocks the wind out of Batista. Undertaker gets a head submission on Khali who immediately taps out and is eliminated. Then there were 4! Undertaker and Batista continue the battle as the next opponent is revealed. Finlay is next in.

Finlay started strong out of the pod, however the Undertaker shows him who's boss immediately. Finlay doesn't stand for that, he gets the Celtic Cross on the Undertaker, after throwing Batista over the ropes to the outside where the steel awaits. Finlay's face meets the steel at the hands of Batista and it's getting brutal folks. A huge boot and clothesline to Batista by the Undertaker, takes Batista to the mat. Finlay tries to capitalize and cover Batista, but Batista kicks out. Finlay then battles Undertaker into the steel chamber. Finlay goes for the cover on the dead man, but Undertaker kicks out. Finlay pushes the Undertaker into the pod busting it wide open. Batista then takes on Finlay and gets a cover, but Finlay gets out of it.

MVP is the last man in and he's holding the sliding door shut as Undertaker goes in after him. MVP is taken out and down in his pod and hasn't even gotten into the ring yet. Batista and Undertaker go at each other again while MVP and Finlay recoop. MVP tries to get a cover on Undertaker and doesn't get it. MVP gets his chain and strangles Finlay with it. MVP then goes back to work on the Undertaker. He goes for another cover, as Undertaker gets up. Undertaker is bleeding from the forehead and these men are getting pelted by the fresh man MVP. MVP pelts Undertaker with fists but Undertaker keeps coming. MVP goes to the top of the pod and is tossed off by Undertaker. Finlay gets the cover and MVP is eliminated! Undertaker is on the top rope and tries to land on Finlay, but Finlay moves and Undertaker lands on his elbow again tonight. Hornswaggle appears from under the ring and slides Finlay's weapon of choice in to him. Undertaker then choke slams Finlay on the outside of the chamber on the steel grating. Finlay is eliminated. Batista is now also bleeding and opened up in this match. It's down to Batista and Undertaker!

Both men have got to be tired as they exchange blows to each other like a couple of boxers in the ring. Batista lands the Batista bomb and goes for the cover. Undertaker kicks out at 2 1/2. It's not over yet! Batista pummels Undertaker with a barrage of fists to the head, and goes for the last ride as Undertaker defends himself. Undertaker goes for the cover and Batista kicks out at 2 1/2. It's crazy! Undertaker then delivers some fists of his own to the skull of Batista. Undertaker is going for the kill as he tries to set up for the tombstone piledriver. However Batista knows better and tosses Undertaker over the rope to the steel of the chamber. The blood flows as these two men battle for a chance at the main event at Wrestlemania. As Batista is ramming Undertaker into the steel over and over, Undertaker counters by going back over the top rope, landing on his feet and putting Batista up into the tombstone. Undertaker wins this chamber match and will be going to Wrestlmania ladies and gentlemen! (And we all know he has never lost at Wrestlemania, so we'll be having a new champ soon on Smackdown! Will it be 16-0?)

Edge is back in his room backstage freaking out because Undertaker just won the chamber match. He tries to get his boys involved by giving them instructions on what to do during his match tonight, however Mr. Theodore Long interrupts the great plan in action. Since Vicki is out tonight he's in charge and the two rated R underlings are banned from ringside during Edge's match tonight against Rey Mysterio. Ha ha ha!

Ric Flair and Mr. Kennedy fight it out. Flair trying to keep his career, Kennedy trying to end it! Just remember Kennedy to be the man, you have to beat the man! Kennedy is a strong opponent that's for sure, however Ric has been doing this longer than Kennedy has been alive! It's experience over youth at this point. Kennedy remembers that Ric's knees is not at 100% and he goes to work on it. Kennedy gets a half Boston crab on Flair trying to get the Nature Boy to tap out. Flair gets to the ropes, saving himself. Kennedy continues to work that hurt knee. He's at least playing it smart tonight. Always know your opponent's weakness and exploit it at all costs. Kennedy gets a figure 4 around the ring post on an agonizing Flair. Kennedy then adds insult to injury mocking Flair. Kennedy tries to get the figure 4 on Flair, but it's not locked in completely yet. Ric is yelling in pain and I'm not sure how much more he's got in him. Flair again gets to the ropes. Kennedy gets a nice drop on Flair and goes for the cover. Flair gets his shoulders up. Flair then gets a cheap shot in on Kennedy's knee. Kennedy pulls Flair's tights almost off and goes for the cover. The ref notices that Kennedy is using the ropes for leverage, and breaks up the cover. Ric Flair gets the figure 4 on Kennedy and Kennedy taps like a little girl! Once again the Nature Boy lives to fight another day!

Mr. McMahon confronts Finlay backstage asking how Finlay is going to like seeing Hornswaggle in the steel cage match tomorrow night on Raw. Finlay is not allowed to be involved in that match or else he will be fired by Mr. McMahon. Poor Hornswaggle!

Edge and Rey Mysterio battle it out for the World Heavyweight Championship next. Mysterio comes out first. Edge then comes out totally confident like usual. Rey is fighting with one good arm tonight after admitting that he's fighting with a torn bicep. He must rely on his quickness and his feet to do the work for him. An early boot to the face connects with Mysterio and Edge capitalizes momentarily. Mysterio gets out of the ring and takes a little walk. Edge baseball slides out of the ring and battles Mysterio on the outside. Running Mysterio right into the steel steps injured arm first. Edge is working on that injured arm of Mysterio knowing that is his chance to win it all and retain his title. Edge goes for a full run at Mysterio who is hanging upside down in the corner, but Mysterio pulls himself upright and Edge slides right into the ring post nuts first. Two covers on Edge almost win it for Mysterio, but Edge is kicking out and using the ropes to save himself. Mysterio lands the 619 on Edge but is having a hard time getting up to get the cover. Edge then catches Mysterio in midair with a spear and gets the cover. Edge wins it quick and easy tonight. Mysterio must really be hurt to have this match over so quickly. I hope he will be ok!

Out of no where comes the Big Show! He looks really good! He's lost weight and looks very healthy! Holy crap has he lost weight! WOW! "Guess who's back?" He has really missed wrestling since he left. "I will be a champion again!" He doesn't care if it's Raw, Smackdown or ECW. He's going to make good on his word. So which brand is he going to be on this time, we shall have to wait and see. He's down to 180 pounds! He was over 300 before. He then grabs the injured Rey Mysterio who is being walked out of the arena, and makes a scene out of Mysterio. Rey Mysterio's friend who is sitting ringside goes in to help him. The welterweight champion of boxing bloodies Big Show's nose then makes a fast retreat out of the arena. Big Show goes after him but is stopped by Shane McMahon. (We will get sued are the words I saw Shane mouth) Big Show leaves the arena and is bloody and not too pretty right now. Mayweather hit Show three times to bloody that nose. Boxers don't play and a boxer could get in the ring and mess up a wrestler any day of the week, no doubt in my mind! I still love my wrestler's though!

John Cena and Randy Orton are bitter rivals who are competing for the championship tonight. 4 months ago Randy Orton sidelined Cena with a torn pectoral muscle injury that doctors said would take 8-12 months to recover from. Well Cena made him comeback a few weeks ago at the Royal Rumble coming in at #30. He wasn't about to miss his shot to go to Wrestlemania and tonight he's gunning to get his championship back, since he never technically lost it to Randy Orton in the first place. Orton was rewarded the title after beating Triple H for the title last year after Cena was injured. Cena is here to regain what is rightfully his and Orton is here to keep what he thinks he deserves. The lockup takes place and Cena gets an inside cradle on Orton right off the back. Orton kicks out of the first and a second cover by Cena. Chants of "Let's go Orton, Let's go Cena" fill the arena. Orton gets some good hits on Cena taking him from one corner to the other. A huge counter by Cena gets another cover on Orton, Orton kicks out. A fourth quick cover yet Orton remembers to kick out yet again. Orton chops his way to getting Cena on the mat. As he hams it up for the crowd, Orton almost loses his title as Cena rolls him up for yet another cover. Orton gets Cena in the ropes and battles him there for a minute. Orton tries to grab Cena's head, and Cena bounces Orton's face off the top rope. Then Cena flies high and gets another cover that Orton swiftly kicks out of. Orton then resorts to choking Cena to weaken him down so he's not so aggressive. Cena sets up for an FU, but Orton counters and knocks Cena back to the mat again. Orton then begins the stomp fest on Cena's legs and body. Orton does deliberately stomp on the surgically repaired pectoral muscle of Cena.

Orton goes for a knee to the shoulder of Cena, but he misses. Cena battles back but Orton gets Cena in a choke hold submission move. Cena battles out of it eventually and gets a running start on the champ. A much deserved 5 knuckle shuffle finds Orton unprepared. Orton tries to walk out of the arena, but Cena stops him in his tracks. Both men jump back in the ring on 9 as the ref counts down for the count out. A barrage of fists fly as these two men go at it again. Randy gets a nice counter on Cena then goes for the cover. Cena gets his shoulder up on 2. Cena flies high and tries to land on the champ but lands on his butt instead. Orton is now stalking Cena. Orton sets up for an RKO, but Cena counters and gets the STFU on Orton. Will this win it for Cena? Orton tries desperately to get to the ropes. Orton makes it to the ropes and the hold is broken. Orton leaves the ring again and takes a breather. He's on the outside screaming about his knee. Orton then gets the RKO on Cena on the outside as he screams about his knee. He then climbs back into the ring and the count begins. Cena is not moving. He climbs back in at 9 again. Orton then slaps the ref to get himself disqualified so he keeps his title. Cena tries to get the ref to reverse the call for the bell, but it's no use. The match is over. Cena wins by DQ. Cena gets the STFU on Orton who is madly tapping out but there is no ref to count it. Cena is pissed and has every right to be, he was cheated out of a real chance at the title here tonight. Cena's Royal Rumble win was in vain because he will not be going to Wrestlemania. Orton is so proud of himself, it really makes me sick! Yuck!

The final match tonight will be the Raw elimination chamber match tonight. Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Jeff Hardy, Chris Jericho, Umaga and JBL will battle it out for a shot at Randy Orton at Wrestlemania. Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels will kick off this chamber match. Just like the the Smackdown chamber match the other four opponents are locked in pods looking on as they await their chance to come out and make their mark on this match up. Michaels and Jericho exchange chops and then the counters and reversals on the mat begins. Finally both men are on their feet and Jericho gets the pin on Michaels who then bridges up to get out of it. A backbreaker by Jericho pauses Shawn for just a moment. The men go back to exchanging blows again. Michaels powers back and gets Jericho on the mat, Michaels flies high but is deflected by the knees of Jericho. Jericho goes for the walls of Jericho on Michaels, but is kicked off my Michaels who then gets a near fall on Jericho.

Umaga is the next man in and he immediately begins knocking down the two mean in the ring. Jericho gets tossed outside to the steel grating. The two men try to take down Umaga, but a double clothesline lands them both on their backs. Umaga then gets a double Samoan drop on both Jericho and Michaels! (Yes, he had them both on his shoulders!) Michaels gets kicked to the outside on the steel grating next. Umaga then headbutts Jericho in the chest. Umaga goes back and forth from Michaels to Jericho. Umaga tries to splash Jericho but Jericho moves only leaving Umaga open for a high flying elbow from Michaels. Jericho gets the walls of Jericho on Umaga. Shawn Michaels then gets the cross face on Umaga too, it's a double submission.!

JBL is the next man in and he breaks up the submissions that are being held to go after Jericho. JBL is brutalizing Jericho right now, while Umaga continues to beat on Michaels. Michaels is already busted open but Umaga doesn't stop. JBL and Jericho are still battling it out in the ring. JBL has got Jericho on the outside on the steel now too. Umaga takes Michaels inside the ring. He then kicks Michaels right over the top rope. Damn.

Triple H is in next. He immediately goes for Umaga, but then takes down JBL too. Triple H is cleaning house. JBL gets headbutted with Umaga by Triple H at one point. Umaga gets tossed into a pod by Triple H, then JBL gets a clothes line from Hell on Triple H while he tries to set up Jericho for the pedigree. JBL is eliminated by Jericho. JBL then takes steel chairs to everyone in the ring including Umaga. It's all legal. Everyone in the ring is down and not moving very well right now. Jeff Hardy should have his work cut out for him.

The rainbow haired warrior is the last man in tonight as he goes to work on his opponents. Jericho sets up as a step as Hardy goes up for Umaga. A huge boot to the face by Umaga knocks Hardy down. Umaga manhandles the Game. Michaels tries to power back against Umaga, but gets tossed to the steel grating on the outside of the ring again for his effort. Jericho gets his head put through a pod by Umaga's butt. Sweet Chin music finds Umaga, a jawbreaker from Jericho, a pedigree from Triple H and a Swanton bomb from Hardy takes out Umaga! Damn! Sweet chin music finds Jericho and Hardy gets him eliminated. A twist of fate finds Shawn Michaels, but Triple H tosses Jeff out. Triple H then pedigrees Michaels for the elimination then eyes Hardy. It's down to 2! Triple H and Hardy battle on the steel grating. Hardy gets a DDT on Triple H on the steel. Hardy is beating Triple H like a government mule. Triple H is busted open. Pure aggression from Hardy just might win him his shot at the gold. Triple H tries to set Hardy up for the Pedigree but Hardy counters and tosses Triple H back into the ring. Triple H finally lands the pedigree, but Hardy kicks out! Triple H is in shock! Triple H grabs a steel chair. He sets Hardy up for another Pedigree, but Hardy gets a low blow on Triple H, then the twist of fate of countered by Triple H and lands Hardy on the steel chair. Triple H gets the pedigree then a cover and wins this chamber match! Triple H will face Randy Orton at Wrestlemania!

That's it folks! This show is over and there will be lots to look forward too in the coming weeks leading up to Wrestlemania which is on March 30th! Until then, stay tuned in and let me entertain you!

John Cena RN?

I just found a little news clip about how one California classroom uses the likeness of John Cena to teach and keep students in the nursing program entertained and ready to learn. I have to admit if I had to go to class every day and look at a life sized fatboy of my favorite wrestler I'd be more motivated to stay on task too. Do your homework cause John Cena's watching!

Where does he find the time?

Everyone knows that Triple H is one of the headline events with the WWE. He has been a spectacular athlete and superstar for years now. With as busy of a schedule as the WWE presents I don't know where he finds the time for things like family. Speaking of family, I just read on WWE.com that Stephanie McMahon is pregnant again and is due to have her second child this summer. For those of you who don't know Stephanie is married to Paul Levesque (aka Triple H). Guess it's never to early to get the next generation on track because in a few years the current members of DX will be thinking about retirement, they will need someone to fill their shoes. Who better than their children?

I thought it was a great piece of news and I wanted to share!

Will there be a way out?

Hornswaggle is the first out to greet the Raw fans tonight! He will have a match tonight against dear old Dad Mr. McMahon tonight. This is a no disqualifications match and the stipulation is in Finlay gets involved he will be fired. Mr. McMahon taunts little Hornswaggle. It's not fair. Mr. McMahon offers Hornswaggle the first shot but Hornswaggle can't do it. He finally gets the courage to do it and slaps Vince a good one. Vince then takes off his belt. Finlay comes out and saves Hornswaggle once again. Vince grabs a microphone and confronts Finlay. "How dare you stick your nose in personal family business" screams Mr. McMahon. "You are about to throw your entire career away Finlay." Vince insults Finlay's decision to protect Hornswaggle. Just as Vince is about to fire Finlay, Finlay backs up and acts as if he is going to leave. Vince seals his fate when he called Finlay a coward and shoves Hornswaggle almost out of the ring. Finlay hits Vince a good one with his shillelagh, then sets Hornswaggle up to fly high and Hornswaggle gets the win over Mr. McMahon!

After the commercial break William Regal is backstage checking on Mr. McMahon. Vince asks for dismissal papers and tells Regal that tonight they are going to fire Finlay.

JBL comes out for his match up tonight against Chris Jericho. These two men have a deep seeded hatred for one another and the score will be one step closer to settled when this match is over I'm sure. JBL has a nice size advantage but size isn't everything! That's been proven in the past (all I have to say is Rey Mysterio). Jericho resorts to biting JBL's forehead. That's brutal. Jericho almost gets the walls of Jericho on JBL, but JBL makes it to the ropes in time to break the hold. Jericho then kicks JBL right out of the ring. He is enjoying his dominance tonight. A thumb to the eye buys JBL some time and he then gets a huge boot to the face of Jericho. Jericho rebounds off the ropes and gets a nice roundhouse heel kick on JBL. JBL fights back and gets Jericho on the mat. A clothesline from hell finds Jericho in a not so good way. Can Jericho power back from such a force? JBL stomps Jericho in the corner of the ring. Jericho finds the power to fight back, but gets a sleep hold for his efforts. Is it all over here? JBL goes for a cover from the sleeper hold, but Jericho gets his shoulders up just in time. JBL puts Jericho on the top rope and beats him senseless. JBL tries for the surperplex off the top rope, but fails and gets knocked down hard by a flying Jericho. The count begins but by 6 both mean are on their feet. Jericho goes right back after JBL. JBL looks unsure of where he's at right now. The missile drop kick almost wins it for Jericho but JBL gets his shoulders up. Another cover but JBL gets to the ropes to break up the count. Jericho can't seem to get the final say in this match tonight. A quick move by Jericho gets JBL on the mat and with a 1-2-3 he wins the match over JBL tonight! However Umaga comes into the ring and knocks out both men. Well so much for him being JBL's protection! Money is nice but it can't buy everyone apparently!

Mr. McMahon and Regal talk about what they are going to do to Finlay. Next week on Raw Mr. McMahon will take on Hornswaggle in a steel cage match. No one can get in and Hornswaggle won't get out! I think this is going a little too far with the tough love thing.

Wow now WWE has anti-steroid commercials. John Cena is the actor is this one. Nice!

Paul Burchell accompanied by Katie Lea comes to the ring. This is his Raw debut and he hails from London England. These two are brother and sister and whatever Katie wants Katie gets. Paul is taking on Brian Kendrick tonight to give Katie what she wants, her brother to inflict pain on someone. These two lock up quickly and it's a brutal meeting. A fantastic side arm takedown give Kendrick a nice upper hand momentarily. However that doesn't last long and Burchell goes right back to work on Kendrick. Burchell goes for a cover but Kendrick gets his shoulders up just in time. Man Burchell is brutal I'm not sure what the move was where he dropped Kendrick on his face, but damn! Burchell wins it on his Raw debut. (Since Paul Burchell is so new to the Raw roster, I don't have a bio on him yet to link to. Sorry! I'm sure I'll get it soon!)

Randy Orton comes out with something to say I'm sure. He's not dressed in ring attire so that means he's going to prattle on about No Way Out this Sunday on Pay Per View! (yadda yadda yadda!) The way I see it he needs to have his last moment as champ because after Sunday I'm sure he won't be. Luckily enough for me Orton is simply joining King and JR at the announcer's table to watch the upcoming match!

Mark Henry (world's strongest man) vs John Cena. After last week on Raw when John Cena beat Mark Henry in the arm wrestling match then dishing out a huge FU to the powerhouse of a man, I'm sure Mark Henry feels he's got a score to settle with the chain gang leader! Cena tries to start this match up, but he seems to be no match for Mark Henry. Henry dominates this match from the get go. Cena is whipped into the corner and his head hits the top turnbuckle. Cena fights back momentarily but Henry gets a submission hold on Cena (it looked a lot like the master lock). Cena manages to get the STFU on Henry and wins it! Orton better not count his chickens before Sunday! Cocky doesn't work for all superstars. Cena approaches the announcer's table and addresses Orton. "You don't have to look at me, or even stand up, but I advise you to shut up and listen to what I have to say. I am 100%!" Cena is confident because for once he's not the hunted....Orton is the hunted! Orton looks unsure for the first time in months, that just goes to show that deep down inside Orton there is a fear that Cena is the better man and will prove such at No Way Out. The big dog is back in the yard, it's time for all others to step aside!

Mr. Kennedy comes out to say something. He's not dressed in ring attire either. He is coming out to talk to Ric Flair. Ric Flair is either going to forfeit and retire or they are going to brawl it out one more time. The Nature Boy comes out sylin' and profilin' like only the Nature Boy can! I'm sure he's got all the answers for Mr. Kennedy. "So what's it going to be Ric?" asks Kennedy. "I don't think we are on the same page..." Flair begins. It's a history lesson for someone like Mr. Kennedy who thinks he's hot stuff and isn't good enough to even be in the same ring with a legend like Flair. Flair will still fight on Sunday. "I'm not forfeiting, the answer is no and I've been your world champion 16 times! I know you respect that because that's what you want to be once!" Flair replies. "You have a great future but not at the expense of the Nature Boy!" "Just like I have for 35 years I will get in this ring and I will live to fight another day!" Does Mr. Kennedy stand a chance this Sunday? Kennedy delivers a cheap shot to the already injured leg of Ric Flair. Kennedy leaves the ring delivering his message in a big way. I'm sure Flair could have to walk to the ring and wrestle with a cane to hold him up and be a better man than Mr. Kennedy! (I respect Ric Flair a lot can you tell?)

Melina makes her way to the ring accompanied by Jillian Hall for her match against Maria who is accompanied by Santino Marella. Melina and Maria get this match started with all the fire and brimstone of two feisty women! Melina gets an octopus type submission on Maria but Maria fights out of it. Maria gets a cover on Melina but Jillian interferes by screaming and kissing Santino long enough to distract Maria and allow Melina to pick up the win tonight. Santino blames it on Playboy. "Is it Playboy or Santino?" He issues the ultimatum. He gives Maria one week to make up her mind. He kisses Maria passionately and leaves her looking quite confused in the ring. Will it be love or fame for this smoking hot Diva?

The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels comes out for his main event match tonight against Jeff Hardy. Is it just me or does Jeff look a little out of it tonight? Maybe he's just tired. Shawn extends his hand to start this match off and when Jeff takes it Shawn delivers a huge chop to the intercontinental champ. The match gets underway in a brutal force that only these two men can deliver. (I am so tired myself at this point I keep forgetting to type what's going on....) The upper hand keeps changing between these two men. It's fast and furious as these two beat the hell out of each other. Hardy gets a third side head lock takeover in this match. A clothes line delivered by Michaels brings both men to the mat. Hardy takes the upper hand and is brutalizing Michaels outside the ring as well as inside the ring. Michaels counters Jeff's high flying off the rail with a power slam and it looks as if Jeff's mouth might be bleeding. (commercial time of course). We return from commercial and Michaels is beating the hell out of Jeff in the ring! Shawn goes for a cover but Jeff kicks out. Shawn keeps working on the lower back of Hardy which is already injured. Michaels gets a bow and arrow submission on Hardy but Hardy powers out with elbows to the nose of Michaels. A back breaker by Michaels lands Jeff on his back again. A nice neck breaker by Michaels might win it, but Hardy kicks out again! Michaels goes to the second rope and Jeff tries to block but ends up in a half Boston crab for his effort. Can Jeff get out of this or will he tap? Jeff manages to get to the ropes and the hold is broken by Michaels. Hardy gets a head kick in on Michaels taking both men to the mat. The count begins. By 4 both men are up and at it again. Hardy gets a cover but Michaels gets shoulders up. Are either of these men going to be able to fight at No Way Out? A whisper in the wind isn't enough even to win it for Hardy, Shawn kicks out just in time! Michaels goes up top and lands the elbow on Hardy. He begins to tune up the band! Hardy avoids sweet chin music, Michaels counters the twist of fate, Michaels gets the leg hold submission on Hardy and Hardy gets to the ropes. It's an insane match up tonight folks! Hardy delivers the twist of fate and goes up top to land the swanton bomb and wins it! AWESOME! This was a history making match that's for damned sure! (It looks as if Jeff's piercing might have gotten ripped or pulled causing his mouth to bleed.)

Tune in next week for more explosive action on Monday Night Raw!

Night of champions and challenges!

Tonight's Monday night Raw starts off with Randy Orton in the ring for his contract signing with John Cena for their match at No Way Out which is coming up soon! "John Cena's word means nothing to me, that's why I want it in writing" declares Orton. He says he doesn't want Cena backing out due to his previous injury which he just came back to the squared circle from. Cena is shown on the Titan Tron making his way to the ring. Orton sits at the table and puts his feet up like he owns the place and the crowd is on it's feet as Cena comes out! Cena wastes no time getting into that ring and he stares down the chump (I mean champ). Cena knocks Orton's feet off the table to make room for the contract signing. Tension flares between these two men. Cena signs the contract and tosses it back at Orton with no questions asked. "I guess I'll see ya in two weeks! However if Mark Henry tears that pectoral muscle of yours tonight in that arm wrestling match, no matter we are still on for our match at No Way Out." Orton explains. Mark Henry runs out and Cena turns his back on Orton just long enough to get a huge RKO from the champ. Ladies and gentlemen the mind games have begun!

Kelly Kelly from ECW makes her way to the ring for some Diva tag action. Her partner tonight is Mickie James. They are fighting against Victoria and Beth Phoenix. Victoria and Kelly start this match off. Kelly gets an early backslide on Victoria but Victoria breaks out of it quickly. Victoria gets Kelly off her feet and throws her onto the floor hard. Kelly gets the tag in to Mickie who takes it to the powerhouse Victoria. Beth shakes the ropes as Mickie goes up top, Mickie falls and possibly injures her knee a bit, when Beth gets into the ring it's on. Beth and Mickie bonk heads and Beth gets a tag in to Victoria. Mickie takes Victoria down hard and wins this match for herself and Kelly. She taunts Beth to "come on" back into the ring, but the Glamazon knows when to retreat. Mickie is proud of her win tonight and it's one step closer to that title!

Shawn Michaels makes his way to the ring and grabs a microphone. He talks about last year's Royal Rumble where he almost eliminated the Undertaker. He then went on to Wrestlemania where he almost won the WWE championship against John Cena. "I can't stand being in second place! I still find myself unsatisfied!" Michaels is putting all those contenders of the elimination chamber match at No Way Out on notice. Michaels is interrupted by one of those contenders Chris Jericho. Jericho grabs a microphone too. "I respect you as a person and a professional." Jericho says, but he disagrees with Shawn's assumption that he will win the chamber match. Jericho is convinced that he will win the chamber match because he's been in three chamber matches which is more than any of the other contenders! Well Jeff Hardy has something to say about that! He too grabs a microphone. "I think it's great that you too want to get back to that main event at Wrestlemania, but I have never been to the main event at Wrestlemania." Whatever it takes is what Jeff Hardy is going to do to secure that chance. Jeff is interrupted by JBL. JBL grabs a microphone and he's rude as usual. JBL always gets what he wants whether he buys it or takes it and he's going to win it because Umaga is guaranteeing JBL's safe passage through the chamber match. Umaga comes out to interrupt JBL's little speech. JBL thinks Umaga is on his side, he's a stupid millionaire. Umaga gets in the ring and give JBL "the look". Snitsky comes out too? He says they have all had their chances and that he deserves to be in that chamber match and he says if they don't give him a spot that he'll take one himself. Shawn gets in Snitsky's face and says he doesn't deserve squat and that Snitsky only deserves a good dental hygienist. All hell breaks loose and these men all go for each other. William Regal interrupts the festivities long enough to make a 6 man tag match tonight between these 6 men. It'll be Shawn, Jeff and Chris against Umaga, JBL and Snitsky. A little preview of the elimination chamber match.

 Mr. Kennedy comes out looking very unhappy. He has a match tonight against Super Crazy. These two lock up and get this match underway. A low drop kick by Kennedy to Super Crazy weakens him. Mr. Kennedy is really taking it to Super Crazy tonight. He's targeting Super Crazy's legs and using any maneuver he can to hurt his opponent. Super Crazy fights back for a moment but Kennedy gets an inverted figure 4 submission hold on Super Crazy and wins this match up. (He couldn't even do the figure 4 right, that's funny!) Mr. Kennedy makes a statement about the Smackdown event Friday Night where MVP reversed the figure 4 on Ric Flair and didn't hear the ref counting down and got himself disqualified. MVP then brutalizes Ric by taking out his leg on the steel steps and ring post. Ric had to be helped out of the ring that night because of the brutality at the hands of MVP. Mr. Kennedy taunts Flair, challenging him to a match next week on Raw. Kennedy is convinced that he will end the career of Flair and if not, then he will limp for the rest of his life!

Santino Marella comes out accompanied by Maria and his tag team partner Carlito. They will be fighting against Brian Kendrick and Paul London. Carlito and Kendrick kick this one off fast and furious. Kendrick explodes and knocks Carlito off his feet. Santino pulls the ropes open and Kendrick flies out of the ring. Paul London then chases Santino around the ring. Carlito gets a backstabber on Kendrick and wins this match up tonight. Santino didn't even have a chance to get into the match.

Mr. McMahon comes out to induct the newest member into the "Kiss my Ass club". Little Hornswaggle is going to be the victim this time. I hope Finlay comes out and shoves something up Vince's butt! Vince says he's doing this as a concerned parent and he's doing it out of tough love to show how much he cares about his kids. He insults all the parents that don't take care of their kids. He says that every kid in that audience is a spoiled brat! He says that every parent should make their kids kiss their ass literally. Hornswaggle comes out. He looks utterly defeated. Vince is really smug at this point. Hornswaggle gets in the ring and faces his "father". "I want you to listen to me, you must understand that I love you and you know that you brought this on yourself. You know that this is going to hurt me more than it hurts you." Mr. McMahon then starts taking down his pants. He drops drawers and hikes up his thong (ewwww). Hornswaggle can't bring himself to kiss the old man white ass. Finlay interrupts this session of tough love. "What is wrong with you?" Finlay asks. "I sign your paycheck Finlay, after Hornswaggle kisses my ass you can too!" I'm sure Finlay isn't going to go for it either. Vince drops drawers again and Finlay holds Hornswaggle back. Hornswaggle runs up and bites Vince right on the butt. Good job! I knew Finlay would help him out. Finlay you are my hero! Mr. McMahon announces a match next week between himself and Hornswaggle on Raw. It's a no disqualification match and if Finlay gets involved he'll be fired! Moral of the story never bite the butt that feeds you!

Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes come out to face Trevor Murdock and Lance Cade. Holly and Murdock lock up first in this match. Murdock gets the tag to Cade. Cade gets a nice side Russia leg sweep on Holly but Holly doesn't stay down. Murdock gets the tag as does Holly and Rhodes and Murdock are in the ring. A nice DDT by Rhodes wins the match for the tag champs tonight. Carlito interrupts the end of this match. New #1 contenders have been named, Carlito and Santino are now the #1 contenders. Holly is all for that and neither of the tag champs really looks all that threatened.

 Jeff Hardy comes out for the 6 man tag team match. His partners are Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels. They will take on the unruly team of Snitsky, JBL and Umaga. Umaga and Michaels will kick off this explosive match up. Some heavy handed chops catch Umaga off guard at first. Michaels makes a tag to Jericho and Umaga gets raw on Jericho. Umaga tags in Snitsky who kicks Jericho around a bit. Jericho gets a nice spring board drop kick then tags in Hardy. Jericho assumes the position and Hardy uses Jericho as a launch as he runs into Snitsky. JBL gets a tag in and goes after Hardy. Brutal fists assault the rainbow haired warrior but Hardy fights back. JBL tags Snitsky back in. Michaels gets back in for his team. Snitsky smashed Michaels to the ground with a mighty blow. Michaels gets a submission leg lock on Snitsky, but Umaga breaks up the hold. Jericho gets in and takes Snitsky out with a drop kick. Hardy takes out JBL and Michaels takes out Umaga. These three clear the ring in nothing flat. (Commercial break interrupts my match darn it!) Snitsky and Jericho are the legal men in until Snitsky gets the tag to Umaga. Jericho is in the opposite corner from his team getting absolutely stomped by the opponents. Umaga gets a submission squeeze on Jericho but Jericho gets out of it, only to get a Samoan drop by the Samoan Bulldozer. The crowd is behind Jericho but he desperately needs to get a tag to stay alive in this match. Umaga gets a tag to JBL who continues the barrage of pain on Jericho. Jericho fights back but gets a huge boot to the face for his efforts. Jericho kicks out of the following cover. Snitsky is tagged in and he bear hugs Jericho. Jericho fights his way out of the hold and gets back down to his feet. Umaga gets the tag and he kicks Jericho over and over and exchanges chops with Jericho. Umaga goes to the second rope and flies at Jericho who moves at the last second. Jericho is going for a tag but gets stopped by Umaga. Jericho finally tags in Hardy who is facing Snitsky. Hardy gets a whisper in the wind on Snitksy. All hell breaks loose for a moment but Jeff Hardy gets the Swanton bomb on Snitsky and wins this match up for his team tonight.

John Cena is making his way to the ring for his arm wrestling match against the world's strongest man Mark Henry. Henry says that Cena has oil on his hands and refuses to start the hold. The ref checks and Cena is clean. Mark Henry gets a cheap shot on Cena at fist, but they the real match begins. Cena battles back from almost a complete loss over Henry and is winning when interrupted by Orton. Cena gets the FU on Mark Henry as Orton looks on in horror. Orton was trying to get another RKO but flubbed that attempt. Cena has Orton's number that's for sure and in 13 days at No Way Out Orton's number is up!

Tune in next week for more explosive action on Monday night Raw!

So it begins!

Everyone is talking about the amazing return of John Cena last night at the Royal Rumble. No one was suspecting the master of thug-a-nomics to come out and win it all. I have to admit I was in total shock as I watched from home and my blog reflects that shock. It looked as if Triple H was going to have a coronary right then and there when Cena came out. I'm glad Cena is back, now the real "game" can begin!

Kicking off Monday night Raw is none other than John Cena himself! He comes out to make a statement about his early comeback. The crowd is chanting "Cena sucks!" John seems to not let it bother him and he continues talking. He took a huge chance coming back early just to have a chance at competing at Wrestlemania. He won it all last night at the Rumble and come hell or high water he is going to the biggest show on Earth! Cena makes it known that he is gunning for the belt that sits around Randy Orton's waist right here right now! He uses his Wrestlemania opportunity to call Orton out tonight for a championship match. Of course Randy comes out to address that challenge. Randy is talking about all the people that he has beaten recently and how he has beat them all and is still the champ. Cena compliments Orton on being a smart champion by taking him out of the game to secure his championship reign. Cena is using this motivation to rile Orton up into fighting him tonight. "Would you like to give me 8 weeks to Wrestlemania to get stronger, so I can whip your ass all over Disneyland?" Cena asks of Orton. Orton replies that he is a "big deal" now and he will never defend the championship title unless people pay to see it, in other words it better be on the marquee in order for him to take action. Orton challenges Cena to a match at No Way Out, the next pay-per-view. Cena accepts, but that still leaves tonight up for grabs. "I don't forget all the pain, all the suffering, that you have caused me" Cena states. "I want some! Tonight I will get some!" Cena threatens and Orton sure doesn't look very secure about himself at this point. Could this be the end of Orton's reign? It's coming, you can bet your house on it!

Ashley comes out ready for action tonight with her partner Mickie James to take on Jillian Hall and her partner Beth Phoenix. Jillian and Mickie kick off this diva tag match. Jillian tags in Beth Phoenix and Mickie goes after the Glamazon. Beth powerslams Mickie and tags Jillian back in. Mickie gets a nice hurracarana and Jillian makes a quick tag to the Glamazon. Mickie gets a near fall on Beth, but Beth gets her shoulders up just in time. A nice tandem offense almost gets Mickie in trouble. A fisherman suplex wins the match for Beth and Jillian tonight, Ashley didn't even get the chance to get into this match tonight. Mickie had a score to settle and she came up short again tonight!

William Regal and Mr. McMahon are talking backstage. They are discussing about a match that Regal made a reference too while back. It's all very cryptic but Regal is going out to the ring to make the "big announcement".

Regal comes out to make this surprise announcement. The champion at the end of No Way Out will have to face the winner of the elimination chamber match taking place at No Way Out at Wrestlemania. Two men start the match in the ring, then the chambers will open letting the other 4 men into the ring to take on the other opponents. The participants are going to be: Umaga, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, JBL, Jeff Hardy and Triple H. The winner of the elimination match at No Way Out will go on to face the champ at Wrestlemania. I guess there were too many contenders for the title, so everyone will get the chance at the gold. The question is will Orton still be the champion after No Way Out, or will Cena be defending the title at Wrestlemania?

Carlito comes out accompanied by Santino Marella and Maria. Cody Rhodes comes out accompanied by his tag team partner Hardcore Holly. After Carlito spit in Cody's face last night at the Rumble, there is a little rivalry here between these two tonight. Cody seems to be the dominating force at the beginning of this match. A quick roll up almost wins it for Rhodes. Carlito has to get to the ropes to save himself from another possible count out. Rhodes is wrenching the arm of Carlito weakening him slowly but surely. Carlito does fight back for a moment but is knocked off the ring apron by a determined Cody Rhodes. Rhodes tosses Carlito back into the ring but Carlito gets the backstabber on Rhodes and wins the match. The momentary distraction of Santino jumping on the ring apron lost the match for Cody tonight.

Triple H and Shawn Michaels are talking about the elimination chamber match and how they are going to have to beat the hell out of each other. However tonight, Triple H needs a partner. "This requires a wardrobe change" Michaels says. "One step ahead of you Shawn" Triple H says taking off his jumpsuit jacket to reveal the new DX shirt. Shawn not being dressed does the whole run off camera like a superhero then comes right back wearing a matching DX shirt. "Man those guys at shopzone deliver fast!" Shawn says with a cheesy grin. These two are so funny together it makes me happy whenever I get the chance to watch DX in action!

DX comes out tonight to face Umaga and Snitsky. (Huge smile on my face at this point! Arms crossed in the X too!) Oh lord they have microphones! LOL! Philadelphia ARE YOU READY???? I know I am and I'm in Tennessee! For the thousands in attendance for the millions watching around the world, and for one man in particular who committed gimmick infringement last night (Michael Buffer), LET'S GET READY TO SUCK IT!!!!!!!!!! Umaga comes out looking not very impressed. Snitsky joins him. It's a match of mean and ugly vs. extreme hotness. I love how much King cuts on Snitsky for being ugly. He's a comic genius! Triple H and Snitsky start this one off, Triple H grabs a mic and asks if anyone has a toothbrush, a tic tac a mint or something (referring to Snitsky!). The crowd chants "Brush your teeth!" LOL! Snitsky is pissed and guns for Triple H but Triple H gets the tag to Shawn Michaels, who gets a few hits in then tags Triple H back in. Snitsky gets Triple H on the mat, but misses with the elbow drop. Shawn gets the tag in and gets Snitsky on the mat again. Umaga kicked Michaels right off the top rope and knocked him to the outside. He isn't moving very much. Triple H goes to check on him, as Snitsky rolls Shawn back into the ring. Snitsky bear hugs Michaels but Shawn powers back and breaks the hold. (Shawn suffered a broken nose at the Rumble last night by the way, that's why it's taped!) Snitsky gets Shawn in a corner and Umaga holds him there for some double team action. Triple H looks on waiting for his chance to get back into this match. Umaga gets into the ring and wears Shawn down even more. Shawn really needs to make a tag in order to survive this match up! Umaga is dominating Michaels and is relentless in his aggressions. Umaga finally tags Snitsky back in and Snitsky goes right back to the bear hug again. Triple H riles the crowd up to get Shawn back into the right mindset. Shawn almost gets the tag, but Snitsky rushes him to the opposite corner. Umaga is back in the ring and rushes the corner caught Michaels. Shawn dodges. Shawn gets picked up by Umaga, but counters with a DDT landing both men on the mat flat out. They both make their way slowly to their corners. Triple H gets the tag as does Snitsky. All hell breaks loose and it's hard to determine who is supposed to be legal. Triple H and Snitsky are still legal. Triple H gets the pedigree on Snitsky and wins the match for DX tonight! Awesome!! I never lose faith in my men! Once again a very satisfied fan!!!!

Randy Orton is backstage with JBL. "Tonight history is going to be made". The threats start to fly about Wrestlemania, but for tonight these two will be tagging up together against Chris Jericho and Jeff Hardy. If John Cena shows up, "We'll both take care of Cena" instructs JBL. This could prove to be a very interesting match up!

Todd Grisham is backstage with Jeff Hardy talking about the Royal Rumble. Jeff is not happy with how close he was to becoming champ last night and not coming through. Last night was not the end of the road for Jeff Hardy, it was just the beginning!

Hornswaggle is backstage with Mr. McMahon. "You know you let me down!" Vince is really disappointed in the little man. "You came back a loser! I'm ashamed of you! Get out of my sight!" Vince is pissed. Hornswaggle looks very broken and walks out of his dad's office on the verge of tears yet again. Tough love rears it's ugly head yet again. I just want to give Hornswaggle the biggest hug, I'm so sick of Vince picking on him. I believe in you Hornswaggle, chin up little man!

Mr. Kennedy will see action tonight against his opponent Brian Kendrick. Kendrick doesn't waste any time getting right into the ring and slapping the taste right out of Mr. Kennedy's mouth! Kennedy gets right back to stomping on Kendrick and the two men end up on the outside. Mr. Kennedy slams Kendrick right into the ring compromising his left arm. Brian appears to be in pain and Mr. Kennedy uses that weakness to capitalize in this match. Kendrick goes up top to try to fly high at Kennedy and Mr. Kennedy avoids it turning around and getting the Mic Check on Kendrick winning the match! Quick and clean, no holds barred tonight. Mr. Kennedy grabs his microphone after the match and says that he asked not to be included in the elimination chamber at No Way Out for a very good reason. Kennedy plans on ending the career of Ric Flair at No Way Out because no one has been able to complete that task yet. "I'm going to do to Ric Flair what people do to animals that can no longer function. I'm gonna put you down man, I'm going to waste you!" Well of course Ric Flair comes out smiling to rebut that challenge. "I have two things to say to you! Good luck and WOOO!" Flair styles and profiles at the top of the ramp before he makes his exit. Mr. Kennedy may have more on his hands than he bargained for with this match up!

Melina comes out tonight for some action against Maria. These two hell cats will fight it out Diva style. Maria lands a bronco buster on Melina. Melina turns it around and starts beating Maria against the ring pads and ropes. Melina gets a hand full of hair and lands a nice neckbreaker on Maria. Maria gets a nice head scissor counter and then wraps it up with a belly buster. Melina gets Maria trapped in the corner and while Maria hangs onto the ropes for dear life Melina starts pulling Maria's pants down. Maria sits on her and wins the match! Santino gets in the ring and starts making an ass of himself saying how people will never see Maria in playboy! He leads Maria out of the ring like a punished child and she willingly goes with him like she always does. I'm so sick of this story line, she needs to drop the dead weight and move on!

Todd Grisham is now talking to Y2J about the Rumble. We definitely saw a side of Jericho that we haven't seen before last night at the Rumble. Jericho says that a new man did emerge last night and he likes that man. He plans on gunning for JBL for all it's worth! Full force nothing held back!

Jeff Hardy comes out for his match tonight partnered up with Chris Jericho against JBL and Randy Orton! Orton comes out looking behind him like he expects to be jumped from behind or something. Weird. JBL looks like some peed in his Wheaties. Orton and Jericho will start this match off tonight. The lock up is fierce and Jericho gets Randy on his knees quick. A barrage of chops and an elbow to the face takes the wind out of Orton's sails early on. Orton tries to fight back but Jericho is there and ready for him. JBL gets into the ring and Jericho takes him out. Jeff Hardy gets the tag and lands the Swanton Bomb on a laid out Orton. A two count lands and JBL pulls Orton out of the ring at the last minute saving Orton from an embarrassing loss to the rainbow haired warrior. Orton gets back in the ring and takes a nice fight to Jeff. Orton gets the tag to JBL and hold Hardy while JBL starts his attack. Jeff and JBL exchange bouts but JBL with Orton's help gets a cheap shot on Hardy. Orton gets the tag back in. Hardy really needs to make a tag to save this match up for himself and Jericho. Jeff tries to crawl to his corner but is just short of the tag. Orton gets a tag back to JBL. JBL takes Hardy to his corner and Orton takes it to Hardy while the ref isn't looking. Orton gets the tag back in and Jeff Hardy eventually fights back enough to get Orton off his feet. Hardy makes that tag to a fresh Jericho as does Orton to JBL. Orton tries to cheapshot Jericho and gets a springboard drop kick for his efforts. Jericho is taking it to JBL right now. Orton breaks up the three count the Jericho sets up form the lionsault. Hardy gets tossed into a camera man on the outside and is out of the match. Orton gets an RKO on Jericho who had JBL in the walls of Jericho and JBL gets the pin to win this match for him and Orton. Cena comes out sizing up the two men in the ring. JBL runs out and Cena lands an FU on the champ. The statement has been made boys, now who's gonna dispute it!

Tune in next week for more high flying, fist throwing action on Monday Night Raw!

Let's get ready to Rumble!!!

Tonight's Rumble starts off tonight with Ric Flair going against MVP from Smackdown. Will this be the career ending match that everyone has been talking about for weeks now? What better place to have to retire than Madison Square Garden! Ric makes a nice statement about his memories in Madison Square Garden. His first match at the Garden was in March of 1976! (He's been wrestling longer than I've been alive!) Amazing. MVP interrupts Ric's speech and comes out attitude and all. They lock up and MVP shoulders Ric to the floor with a flourish. A second lockup engages and the ref has to break it up. Ric gets the left arm of MVP behind him and starts to inflict the pain. Chops from Flair keep MVP on his toes. A huge boot to the head by MVP gets him the upper hand in this match. Flair manages to kick out of a cross body count. Ric already looks tired. The crowd is chanting and trying to rally Flair back into this match up. A high elbow buys Flair some time and he tries to get the figure four leg lock, but MVP avoids it. Flair tries again, but MVP rolls him up a second time. Back on their feet these men continue this explosive match up. Another huge boot right to the face of Flair almost wins the match for MVP but Flair gets his boot to the rope. The three count was reversed by the ref. Now it's a war of near falls as these two men try to get the count on the other man. A superplex by MVP lands Flair on his back again, but the Nature Boy keeps kicking out and fighting back. Flair gets a quick roll up on MVP, then a backslide, but to no avail MVP gets out of both attempts at a three count! A barrage of chops hit MVP as Flair fires up. MVP goes for the play maker, but Flair gets the figure four leg lock and MVP taps out like a chick! Flair wins it and lives to fight another day!! Congratulations Nature Boy!!! A standing ovation from the fans gives Flair some much needed inspiration!

Mr. McMahon is talking backstage to Hornswaggle. Mr. McMahon is trying to motivate and fire up Hornswaggle about his participation in the Rumble. "I expect you to win, after all you are my son!" Vince says. Mr. McMahon tries to tell Hornswaggle not to trust anyone, not even Finlay! It's every man for himself tonight and the lessons in tough love will continue!

Chris Jericho makes his way to the ring for his battle tonight against JBL. It's all personal and this is going to be a huge match tonight! JBL comes out and ready to bring the fight to Jericho. JBL uses the ropes for security as Jericho goes after him right off the back. JBL fights back momentarily but Jericho fights back just as hard. You just can't bring someone's kids into the picture and not expect some anger issues. Jericho locks the Walls of Jericho in early but JBL gets to the ropes and the ref has to break the hold. Jericho gets JBL out of the ring and is throwing him around on the outside. JBL meets the steel steps shoulder first, ouch! Jericho takes it back to the ring to stop the three count. JBL tosses Jericho into the top rope and Jericho gets caught in it by his throat. JBL continues to capitalize on the injured throat of Jericho. Huge clotheslines barrage Jericho as he chokes and gags after each strike. He could be in a bad way here tonight folks! JBL is relentless and continues his attacks like a viper, fast and quick! JBL gets a sleeper hold on Jericho trying to continue to weaken his opponent. Jericho fights back to his vertical position and knocks JBL off his feet with a clothesline, snapping JBL's head back. That small reprieve doesn't last long as JBL gets to his feet and keeps on fighting. Jericho gets thrown into the steel ring post and his head is busted open. JBL keeps going and attacks like a shark on the bleeding Jericho. Boots to the face keep Jericho off his feet and not able to get the upper hand on JBL. Jericho fights back and takes JBL down. Jericho fights JBL right out of the ring again and as JBL starts to take the announcer's table apart, Jericho gets a huge chair shot to JBL's head. Jericho doesn't let up, despite the fact that the match is over due to disqualification. Jericho gets the TV cable and gets it wrapped around JBL's neck. Turn about is fair play at this point. Jericho tightens the cable and JBL starts to turn colors unnatural to humans. Has Jericho seen justice, or is this just the beginning of a bitter rivalry?

Santino Marella and Ashley are backstage having words about whether or not Maria wants anything to do with Ashley. Santino insults Ashley and slams the door in her face as he goes back into Maria's dressing room. Rudeness never gets you anywhere, and I'm sure Ashley won't stand for it either!

Edge makes his way to the ring for his match against Rey Mysterio for the World  Championship. Vicki Guererro the GM of Smackdown comes to ringside as well as Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins Edge's goons to support the champ tonight. Rey makes his way to the ring wearing a Gladiator mask over his Luchador mask. I'm sure that's to make a statement, Mysterio has overcome great odds before to be victorious and I'm sure he'll do it again tonight! The odds are against Mysterio tonight as there could potentially be two other men involved in this match up. Edge always has back up, that's because he can't win it on his own anymore he has to have help. So sad, he used to be such an awesome wrestler too. I'm rooting for Mysterio for more than one reason tonight! Edge gets Mysterio out of the ring and Hawkins and Ryder try to hurt Mysterio. The ref ejects them from the arena, leaving Edge on his own. Mysterio flies high and takes Edge to his back outside the ring. Edge kicks out of a quick pin by Mysterio. Edge gets a kick to the knee of Mysterio buying himself some time while Mysterio limps out of the ring. Edge goes after Mysterio and tosses him back into the ring. Edge definitely has the upper hand now! Edge stomps the knee of Mysterio but Mysterio refuses to give up. Edge gets a hold on Mysterio's leg and Mysterio screams out in pain as Edge puts more and more pressure on it. Mysterio can't even get fully to his feet, but yet lands Edge in the 619 position anyway! Edge gets Mysterio down again and goes for the count, but Mysterio gets his shoulders up just in time. Edge goes right back to that surgically repaired knee of Mysterio never letting up for long. Mysterio gets some kicks to Edge's head and crawls away. Mysterio cannot stand any longer, but yet he keeps fighting. Edge is trying to expose the knee of Mysterio. Mysterio gets a bulldog and buys himself some time as Edge is down for the count. Mysterio gets a roll through and boots Edge in the face for yet another attempt at a three count. No win yet, Edge powers back out of it. Mysterio gets Edge down again and the three count is narrowly avoided yet again. How much longer will Edge's luck continue through this match? Mysterio goes up top and lands on Edge's gut feet first. No three count. Mysterio gets the hurricarana and gets Edge outside the ring. Edge is down and the count begins. Mysterio puts Edge back into the ring and Edge gets his shoulder's up yet again. Edge lines up for the spear and gets another hurricarana for his efforts. Mysterio almost wins this match but it's interrupted by Vicki Guererro. I'm so pissed. Mysterio 619's both Edge and Vickie, but yet loses this match anyway. Edge gets a huge spear on Mysterio from midair as Mysterio goes up top trying to win this match up. Once again the rated R superstar cheats his way out of another match up. Still champ he helps Vicki back into her wheelchair. How disappointing. I really dislike Edge at this point, he has not redeemed himself in my eyes at all! I'm sure Mysterio will have his time soon!

Mr. Kennedy is backstage to congratulate Flair on his win tonight. Mr. Kennedy is so convinced that he will win the Rumble tonight that he begins to challenge Flair to another match up, but then is interrupted by Shawn Michaels. Shawn makes a comment about Kennedy being a "loud mouth, platinum haired, catch phrase having young kid" (sounds a lot like Flair doesn't it?) Triple H and Batista join these two backstage for more funny stuff and Shawn promotes his new T-shirt! It's cute and a nice break from all the drama of matches.

Maria comes out for the first edition of the Kiss cam in HD. This is hilarious! Ashley makes her way to the ring. Playboy is interested in Maria being the next centerfold. Santino comes out and ruins the conversation. "The answer is NO!" says Marella. No one wants to see Maria with no clothes on he thinks. How rude. Someone needs to shut him up, he begins insulting NY's sports teams. (Bad idea!). Ashley stands up to him and stops him from leaving the ring with Maria. "This decision is for Maria to make, do you want to do Playboy?" Maria asks the crowd if they want to see her in playboy, and the crowd goes wild. The big fat white guy is unveiled by Santino since everyone likes to see boobies, and Ashley beats him out of the ring with rubber chickens. How silly! Looks like Maria will be posing for Playboy in the future, I can't wait.

Jeff Hardy makes way to the ring for his match up with Randy Orton tonight for the WWE championship! When Jeff wins he'll be the in the elite club of superstars who have held both the Intercontinental and WWE championships at the same time! Orton comes out cautiously eyeing Hardy intensely. This match gets underway and the lock up takes place. These men roll around the ring ropes never once breaking the hold. Finally the ref breaks the lock up and Jeff gets started on his assault. The two roll around on the floor for a moment. Orton gets his legs wrapped around Jeff's head and neck and turns it into a head scissor. Hardy gets and inverted atomic drop and a baseball slide to get a two count on the champ. Orton battles back though with everything to lose in the match up if he's careless. A huge clothesline takes Orton to the outside and Jeff baseball slides right into Orton. Snapping Orton's neck back into the retaining wall. Jeff has to get Orton back into the ring because he cannot win by a count out. Orton grabs the belt and tries to leave, but Hardy doesn't allow that. Hardy goes to the ring apron for a high fly but Orton drop kicks him right back to the outside of the ring. Orton suplexes Jeff on the floor outside the ring, then rolls Hardy back inside. Orton starts to capitalize and dominate this match. Hardy unable to even get to his feet at this point. Orton starts choking Hardy but the ref cuts that off. Hardy finally starts to battle back and tosses Orton out of the ring again. Hardy goes to the apron and leaps right onto Orton, taking both men to the ground. Hardy rolls Orton back into the ring to stop the count. Hardy runs for Orton but Orton ducks and Hardy gets stuck in the ropes shoulder first into the ring post. Orton then gets a grapevine on Hardy trying to weaken the rainbow haired warrior even more. Jeff will not relent. He makes it to his feet and battles back to get himself back into this match. A huge powerslam takes Jeff back to the mat and gets another upper hand for Orton. Jeff takes Orton to the mat neither man getting up very quickly! Orton is to his feet first. Jeff powers back and takes Orton down quickly three times. A whisper in the wind finds Orton unaware but Orton kicks out of it barely. Both feet to the sternum of Orton in the corner and Jeff goes up top for the swanton bomb, but Orton rolls out of the ring. Jeff takes him out anyway and they are on the outside yet again. Jeff goes up top and a moonsault lands right on top of Orton. Jeff is getting to his feet first. Hardy rallies the crowd in his name and sizes up Orton. He attempts a twist of fate on Randy, who faster than I could even see turns it around into an RKO and wins this match retaining his championships. I'm in total shock! I totally thought Jeff had this one hands down! I'm so upset. Jeff was robbed!

The royal rumble match gets underway with the legendary "Let's get ready to RUUUUUUMMMMBLE!!!!!!" The deadman is first in tonight, Undertaker! If anyone can win from #1 it'll be the Undertaker. Shawn Michaels in the next in at #2 tonight! These two men kick off the Rumble and in 90 seconds we'll add another competitor. Undertaker is beating Shawn like a government mule tonight. #3 in is Santino Marella. I hope Undertaker breaks him in half. Sweet chin music finds Santino unaware and Undertaker tosses Marella out. Bye bye Santino. Old school Undertaker misses as Shawn takes Undertaker off his feet. #4 is The Great Khali. Undertaker lines up to take on the Punjabi giant. Khali manhandles Undertaker like he weighs nothing. Shawn takes this time to rest up in the opposite corner. Khali gets a choke hold on Undertaker and Undertaker gets a choke hold on Khali. Undertaker tosses Khali out! #5 is Hardcore Holly. He runs into the ring with gusto and takes on both men with speed and viciousness. As Holly batters Undertaker, Shawn rests up again. Shawn tries to get Undertaker over the tope and Undertaker reverses and dangles Shawn over the ropes instead. #6 is John Morrison from ECW. Everyone beats on Morrison for the moment. Hardcore Holly is still in the ring too! Shawn goes up top and lands an elbow right on Morrison. Undertaker is working over Holly. #7 is Tommy Dreamer from ECW. A boot from the Undertaker takes the wind out of Dreamer. Michaels fights Undertaker in a corner while the other men go at it. #8 is Batista! It's on now! He faces off and eyes the Undertaker. Dreamer gets eliminated trying to get a one up on Batista. Undertaker pummels Batista in one corner and Michaels and Holly go at it in the other. Morrison is just chilling out. #9 is Hornswaggle. All the men eye Hornswaggle as he slides under the ring. What's that little man got up his sleeve this time? He's a McMahon after all! #10 is Chuck Palumbo from Smackdown. Morrison almost gets tossed out but saves himself before he hits the ground. #11 is Jamie Noble from Smackdown. Noble and Palumbo go at it hard and fast. Jamie Noble is eliminated by Palumbo. Everyone else is still in this match up. #12 is CM Punk from ECW. Undertaker gives Punk a huge clothesline. Wow! Palumbo is eliminated by CM  Punk. #13 is Cody Rhodes. Cody Rhodes is aiding Hardcore Holly. Nice, he's got a lot of energy and that's a plus in this match. #14 is Umaga. Hardcore Holly is eliminated by Umaga. #15 is Snitsky. Cody Rhodes is trying to eliminate Snitsky and finds himself almost eliminated too, but he holds on. #16 is The Miz from Smackdown. Miz and Morrison go after CM Punk. #17 is Shelton Benjamin. Shawn Michaels super kicks Shelton Benjamin right out of the ring, damn! #18 is Jimmy Snuka (holy crap!!!!) I can't believe Snuka is in the Rumble, that's awesome! #19 is Rowdy Roddy Piper! (Ok I'm on my feet now!!!! AWESOME!) Piper and Snuka face off as the other men look on in awe, the rumble stops! Wow. #20 is Kane. Piper and Snuka are eliminated by Kane. Undertaker measures up Kane but goes for Shawn Michaels instead. #21 is Carlito. Carlito spits right in the face of Cody Rhodes. #22 is Mick Foley. #23 is Mr. Kennedy. Kennedy goes right to work on Rhodes. #24 is Big Daddy V from ECW. Shawn Michaels eliminates Undertaker and Kennedy eliminates Michaels. Snitsky was eliminated by Undertaker before he was eliminated. #25 is Mark Henry. There are some huge people in this match. The Miz is eliminated by Hornswaggle, who goes right back under the ring. #26 is Chavo Guererro. CM Punk goes right after Chavo after losing his championship to him on Tuesday night on ECW. Kane eliminated John Morrison. Mark Henry grabs Hornswaggle but Finlay comes to Hornswaggle's rescue, but he's not actually "in" the match yet. Finlay and Hornswaggle go backstage, but Hornswaggle never went over the top rope, don't forget that! Finlay was disqualified for not waiting until his turn. #28 is Elijah Burke. Batista is on the outside, was he eliminated? Chavo eliminates CM Punk. Batista went under the bottom rope after a Samoan spike from Umaga. #29 is my man Triple H! Rhodes is eliminated by Triple H. Big Daddy V eliminated by Triple H. Mick Foley and Elijah Burke are eliminated by Triple H. #30 is John Cena!!!!! NO FRIGGIN WAY! THE MAN IS BACK!!! Carlito and Mark Henry eliminated by Cena. Chavo eliminated by John Cena. Kennedy is eliminated by Batista. Umaga is eliminated by Batista. Kane is eliminated by Triple H and Batista. Cena, Triple H, Batista and Hornswaggle are the only men left in it. "Suck it" starts this battle. Batista is eliminated by Triple H. It's down to Cena and Triple H (is everyone forgetting about Hornswaggle?) The battle continues. Fists are exchanged. A huge slam gets Triple H to the mat and Cena stands tall. U can't see me lands it's mark on Triple H. A pedigree is countered as is an FU. It's amazing! A huge DDT by Triple H gets Cena on his back and might give the upper hand to Triple H. Triple H is eliminated by Cena and CENA WINS IT ALL!!!!! The second man in history to win from #30 (Undertaker was the first man to do it!). It's good to have Cena back that's for sure I can't wait until Monday night to see what is going to transpire for Cena now that he is back! Randy Orton better watch out now cause his security has just been breached! What a great way to end the Rumble!

Tune in tomorrow night for Monday Night Raw to get more on John Cena's surprise return to the ring!