Source: Busted Open Radio
Mike Riker from Busted Open Radio reports that Sting has officially signed a “Performer’s Contract” with WWE. The contract apparently covers a total of six appearances, including his Survivor Series appearance last month and a spot at WrestleMania 31, with four other appearances happening between those.
CM Punk returned to Colt Cabana’s Art of Wrestling Podcast this week after his highly publicized interiew had well over a million listens on YouTube alone.
Cabana and Punk said from the early going that this week’s episode would be nothing like last week’s and would be a more traditional episode of Art of Wrestling. Punk said that there were be 347 instances of the “F word” on last week’s show. The show quickly deviated from the traditional concept, and moved more towards the theme of last week’s podcast.
Cabana said the Q&A email crashed quickly, getting 10,000 responses. He said that he expected 300 and was planning to read them all personally. That obviously didn’t happen. CM Punk said that he got fired on his wedding day, his settlement on his birthday, and gave back to the fans on Thanksgiving. He also said it would have happened sooner, but Cabana was in Japan. “I was really antsy to get it out so I could get on with my life,” Punk said.
Cabana also said he didn’t realize how big this was, because the information to he and Punk was just every day. As it happened, the response was overwhelming. Punk said the whole situation was theraputeutic and has had people coming up to him on the streets saying they enjoyed the podcast. Punk said that he was expecting questions pertinent to his situation, but instead got questions about why everyone is so wet when they come out of gorilla position.
Punk say he prefers being called CM Punk in public, saying “If I’m walking down the street and somebody’s like ‘Yo, Phil,’ unless I know you, I’m not gonna respond to you. It’s weird, it’s strange. Steamboat always called me CM. It’s the weird, bipolar wrestling business. It is what it is.”
Punk spoke about fans chanting his name after his absense as well. “It’s weird, I think they do it in two cases. They do it when they see my wife, they seem to chant my name at her. I’ve had a couple people say they think it’s a respect thing to me. But it’s not me, it’s her. Chant her name,” said Punk. “There’s people that will chant when there’s just something awful.” He also compared his exit to a bagboy at Whole Foods, saying that he doesn’t chase a bagboy down who quits for being a traitor.
“After I re-signed, I didn’t watch anything. I used to be that guy that watched everything, analyzes everything. I would watch the live shows. I used to go back and watch all my stuff, but I didn’t have the stomach for it anymore. I’ll watch my wife’s stuff. She tells me what segment she is and I watch.”
Cabana said that the e-mail received tons of questions asking if Punk would ever make a return, specificially for a WrestleMania main event. Punk compared the situation to The Doors on the Ed Sullivan show, saying “I’ve been there, done that. Now it’s something I’m synonymous with like ‘Aw shucks, he shoulda got his WrestleMania main event.’ I feel like I was communicating that to them for a great many years. The window is closed.”
Cabana said that all of the wrestlers he spoke to enjoyed the podcast. Punk said that he doesn’t believe that, and he thinks that it’s split. He said there are a lot of yes-men in the WWE, and people who wish they could say what he said but couldn’t. Cabana said that a lot of wrestlers at WrestleCade were talking about it, and many thought he’d be back.
Punk said that people think he’s going to blow his money, and he did use the “Never say never” line. Cabana said that he didn’t want to have Punk say he’d never come back on his show and feel shoehorned into keeping that promise if he didn’t want to. “It’s way too f*ckin’ early. I have no interest in going back. My mental stability, everything across the board is so drastically different,” Punk said.
“I’ll go work the Young Bucks in PWG, I don’t give a f*ck,” Punk said jokingly. When Cabana prodded him, Punk said “If I say it’s not off the table, you’ll have these people hold out hope that I’m coming back. It makes interesting conversation, right? Jericho thinks that I feel exactly how he felt when he left. So from his perspective, he felt that he was never going to come back, now he sees me say that. I can see his point of view, but in turn I (say) they didn’t fire you on your wedding day.”
Punk had also heard about Vince McMahon’s apology, but didn’t buy it. “I don’t wanna hear it was a coincidence, I don’t wanna hear lawyers didn’t talk to talent relations. I talked to Hunter on the 11th, on the 13th FedExed overnight, I got a document that was dated the 12th. My wife asked for that time off so she could get married. The weekend after her honeymoon, she was back on TV. They knew. If the apology was sincere, you wouldn’t use it as a publicity stunt on Austin’s podcast. You have my phone number, you have my address. You could text, you could call, you could show up when you’re a ten minute drive from my house and apologize like a f*ckin man. That’s the reality of it. I was sick and hurt and burned out and I walked, and I can do that because I’m and independent contractor. I was suspended and then nobody contacted me after my suspension to be like ‘you’re unuspended, we need you at Raw,’ I got those phone calls a day after elbow surgery, a day after knee surgery, so where was my phone call? Maybe in the two months I’m going to feel better and come to my senses, but nobody ever found out because nobody ever reached out. It was a publicity stunt, be a man and call me. It’s the f*ckin way it is,” Punk said he appreciated the sentiment, but didn’t think it was sincere.
Punk said that contracts aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on, and nobody sued anybody, it was all about a settlement about what they could and couldn’t do. He said his lawyers expedited the process, and made him a free man. He then referenced Alberto Del Rio. “Look at Del Rio, bless his f*ckin’ heart. Love that guy, he’s wrestling other places now. You know why? Because you can’t put a no-compete clause on an independent contractor.”
Punk said The Rock sent him a text after last week’s podcast, saying that The Rock opened his Twitter and all of Punk’s fans were mad at him. He explained what he said about The Rock on the podcast, and The Rock was cool about it.
They talked more about Steve Austin’s podcast interview with Vince McMahon. “I guess there wouldn’t have been any juicy details to talk about if not for our podcast last week,” Punk said. The Cabana podcasts are more about closure for Punk.
Ryback was once again mentioned as well. “We all know I didn’t like working with Ryback, I’ve detailed that. I was told I would never have to work with him again, then I got begged to again, then I got hurt again. Then shortly after that I was working the Wyatts, and it was awesome. It was fun and it was easy and I could learn and teach at the same time. But I was so beat up that I couldn’t.” said Punk. He told stories about working house shows and crouching down in the corner to rest before hot tags.
Punk said that he had requested TLC 2013 off several months in advance because a friend of his was getting married. He informed Michael Hayes, and Hayes said he’d have to talk to Vince McMahon about it. Punk said that he reminded several officials weekly that he had requested that day off. A month before, he was told that he was wrestling the Shield 3-on-1. Vince McMahon said that he needed Punk on the show, so Punk said that he’d have to go on first, then AJ second, then board a jet and fly to Long Beach from Texas. He said they barely made it the wedding and his friend was blown away that he came.
He said he was told he was going over the Shield, but to make Roman Reigns look really good every two minutes. He got sick of everybody trying to make sure, that he finally said “You know what would make him look really good, if he beat me?” But he was repeatedly told that he was going over, but he had to make them look good. “Everything’s micromanaged to the point to where there’s no creativity, everybody has their own agenda,” Punk said.
Punk said that Wizard World wanted him to make appearances following the Pipe Bomb, which originated with him, but the company distributed it to everyone else. He said he was pulled from a Nashville Wizard World and replaced by Daniel Bryan and wasn’t even told before it hit Twitter. He said it was $20,000 for four hours of work, and was pulled to do a 4-day house show loop in Mexico. He said he wanted his check for that tour to be at least $20,000 since he’d be bumping for four days, and it was $5,000. He said that he took the check to TV and told them to fix it. “Somebody out there on Twitter is going to be like ‘That’s a lot of money, I would love to work for Vince McMahon for five grand,’ That’s exactly who he wants to work for him, so go work for him. I know exactly what I’m worth because Wizard World was going to pay me $20,000 to sit in a chair for four hours,” Punk said after that he got another check for $4,000.
Punk then went in depth about the head of talent relations, saying that there was a new one every six months. He said that talent relations in WWE has no idea how to relate to wrestlers, because they haven’t wrestled or bumped and have a distorted perception of the pay scale for talent.
Cabana revealed that Punk was set to be sponsored by Slim Jim, and was going to be the new face of the company. There was a full advertising campaign set, and their logo would be featured on CM Punk fight shorts. Punk said he was really excited, and then WWE ended up pulling him from it and giving it to Rey Mysterio, Big Show and Eve Torres.
Punk also said that when Paul Heyman was writing storylines for WWE video games, he was told they publishers wanted Punk for the cover of the game. Punk said nobody had told him about it, but was then sent an email chain between the publishers and the office, and officials were trying to talk the publisher out of CM Punk in favor of Sheamus. He was also offered a deal with LA Ink, and instead Randy Orton was given the spot.
Punk closed the show by saying he’ll will be at Challengers Comics on February 28, and will be signing issues of the Thor Annual. He also thanked all the fans who ever bought a shirt or watched him on TV or bought a ticket to see him wrestle.
Source: The Calgary Sun
Teddy Hart, a member of the legendary Hart wrestling family, is facing some major troubles with the law.
The 34-year old heart is wanted by police in Strathcona County, Alberta, Canada on several charges, including sexual assault involving two women. The two women also filed charges of assault and unlawful confinement.
“I can confirm a warrant has been issued,” said RCMP Cst. Chantelle Kelly told the Calgary Sun. She also said that authorities believe he’s in the U.S., and no arrest has been made.
Hart’s father, B.J. Annis, said that his son spoke to a lawyer, and said that the charges are due to a dispute between Hart and one of the victims. “Hell has no fury like a woman scorned,” said Annis.
One of the victims said that she hopes others come forward.
Hart is the nephew of former WWF Champion Bret “The Hitman” Hart and cousin of current WWE Diva Natalya. He’s had well documented issues with several wrestling companies throughout his wrestling career, with many citing Hart’s unprofessional attitude.
Credit: Sean Ross Sapp
Charlotte vs. Mia Yim
Yim gets some early offense with a spin kick, but it doesn’t last long as Charlotte hits a neckbreaker and Natural Selection for the win in under a minute.
Winner: Charlotte (via Natural Selection)
Sasha Banks comes to the ramp and tells Charlotte to hand over the title. Charlotte starts a “rachet” chant. Banks says Charlotte thinks she’s special because her last name is Flair and says she’ll make Charlotte a loser just like her father.
Bayley comes to the ramp on a crutch and tells Sasha to shut up. Banks kicks Bayley in the knee and Charlotte makes the save. Sasha tries to jump Charlotte but Charlotte carries her all the way to the ring. Becky Lynch runs down for the distraction and Banks hits the Lungblower.
– A old-timey vignette featuring the Vaudevillains is shown.
Buddy Murphy & Wesley Blake vs. The Vaudevillains
Wesley Blake catches Aiden English with a powerslam to start the match, but English hits a snapmare and headlock takeover into the ropes before tagging Gotch. Gotch does the deathlock with squats and tags back out to English. The Vaudevillains are working over Blake’s leg.
The Vaudevillains tag in and out, attacking Blake’s leg with dropkicks and knee drops. Finally Blake hits English with a back body drop and makes the hot tag to Murphy who cleans house. A jumping calf kick and double knees from Murphy to English.
English makes a blind tag and the Vaudevillains hit their finish for the win.
Winners: The Vaudevillains
– William Regal is backstage and tells Tyler Breeze that Marcus Louis hasn’t been found. Tyson Kidd comes up and says he wants another match with Finn Balor. Instead, Regal makes a tag match with Breeze & Kidd against Balor & Hideo Itami.
Bull Dempsey vs. Elias Sampson
Dempsey runs Sampson over. Diving headbutt, that’s it. Win.
Winner: Bull Dempsey (via diving headbutt)
Dempsey is still on the match and Baron Corbin’s music hits. Corbin doesn’t even look at Dempsey.
Baron Corbin vs. Steve Cutler
End of Days. Match is over. Corbin wins.
Winner: Baron Corbin (via End of Days)
– An awesome promo of Kevin Owens (Steen) is shown. He talks about how WWE called Seth Rollins, Daniel Bryan, Sami Zayn and Adrian Neville first.
Tyler Breeze & Tyson Kidd (w/ Natalya) vs. Hideo Itami & Finn Balor
Breeze evades after the Irish whip, and Tyson Kidd tags in, then attacks Balor from behind. We go to a quick commercial.
Back from the break Kidd is stomping Balor’s face and then tags Breeze following a back elbow. Breeze puts the boots to Balor in the corner. Another quick tag out to Kidd, who goes to work on Balor with a kick to the ribs, an elbow to the face and a neckbreaker that only gets a one count.
Balor tries an Irish whip but comes up empty on a dropkick and Kidd makes the tag. Breeze hits a neckbreaker of his own but only gets two. Breeze tags back out, and Kidd lands his slingshot ledrop for two. Balor is able to fight back with a fallaway kick.
Balor makes the hot tag to Itami, and he lights Breeze up with a series of kicks. Kidd tries his luck and gets the same treatment. Itami then lands a dropkick to Breeze in the corner. Kidd tries to drag Itami out. While he’s distracted, Balor lands the double foot stomp to Breeze. Itami rolls back in and lands a Buzzsaw Kick (only not as brutal) for the win.
Winners: Hideo Itami & Finn Balor (via Buzzsaw Kick)
– Balor says the Ascension better bring all they have next week, because he’s bringing something they’ve never seen before. By all indications, he’ll be bringing back his paint gimmick.
– NXT Champion Adrian Neville makes his way to the ring. He says his goal is to win at any cost, the same goal he’s always had. He’s not ashamed of his recent actions. He said he’s not proud of pulling the ref out of the ring or blowing his knee out in recent title defenses. He says Sami Zayn is just too nice.
Sami Zayn’s music hits, and he comes to the ring. Neville says he won’t be held responsible for Zayn putting his career on the line. Zayn says he’s really starting to get pissed off that Neville says he’s too nice. Neville tries to calm Zayn down and says that he respects him. He puts out his hand, but Zayn hesitates.
Zayn says this is where he goes wrong every time. He says it isn’t about respect between them, then smacks Neville in the face and says he’s taking the title.
Credit: Sean Ross Sapp
– Dario Cueto is in his office talking to Big Ryck to start the show.
– Son of Havoc issues an open challenge…. Pimpinela Escarlata, a hispanic Adrian Adonis, comes out.
Son of Havoc (w/ Ivelisse) vs. Pimpinela Escarlata
Havoc attacks Pimpinela Escarlata froom behind, but Escarlata goes up top and hits Havoc. Havoc takes Escarlata to the corner and hits a big forearm but Escarlata reverses momentum with chops. Pimpinela comes off the top with a diving armdrag, then flies off the apron with a somersault senton to the floor. Back in the ring Piminela scores with a missile dropkick, but is slammed into the turnbuckle. Havoc starts choking Escarlata on the ropes, then tosses him over the top rope to the floor where Ivelisse attacks. Havoc scores with his impressive flagpole elbow drop, then a handspring elbow back inside. Havoc misses a springboard body press, and almost gets three on a sunset flip. Escarlata hits a hip toss, and Mascarita Sagrada comes to the ring and runs Ivelisse off. Escarlata kisses Havoc and rolls him up for the win.
Winner: Pimpinela Escarlata (via kiss and schoolboy roll up)
– Johnny Mundo catches Dario Cueto in the bathroom and is mad about Cueto taking away his $100,000. He takes Cueto’s key and says he’s getting some insurance.
Famous B vs. Mil Muertes (w/ Katrina)
Famous B is a hometown guy out of Los Angeles, but things don’t look good for him against Muertes. He’s attacked from behind and Katrina gets her licks (not literally this time) in as well. Famous B is beaten from pillar to post, then caught with a giant spear and a Flatliner. Muertes wins.
Winner: Mil Muertes (via Flatliner)
After the match, Katrina licks Famous B.
– A vignette featuring Drago airs.
Drago vs. King Cuerno
Cuerno kicks things off with a dropkick, then Drago answers with a huracanrana, but gets dropkicked two more times. Cerno does for his finish, but gets kicked twice and is sent outside. Drago goes over the top with a tope con hilo as the mysterious woman from last week appears again. A somersault neckbreaker from Drago gets two, then follows up with the Firefly. Back in the ring Drago does a springboard armdrag into a pin but only gets a two. Cuerno with an enziguri that sends Drago reeling, and Cuerno follows him out with a suicide dive. Cuerno finishes Drago off with Thrill Of The Hunt, which is a seated Attitude Adjustment.
Winner: King Cuerno (via Thrill Of The Hunt)
– Johnny Mundo is out with the key that he took from Cueto and says he’s giving Cueto to the count of ten to give him his $100,000. Big Ryck comes down to the ring and tells Mundo to leave, but Mundo flies out onto Ryck and attacks him. Mundo comes back in and starts the count, then Konnan shows up. He says Mundo owes that money to Puma, because Mundo has caused Puma to be a target, and he won’t have Mundo’s back.
Ryck attacks Mundo, but Puma comes out and makes the save. Konnan doesn’t look pleased. Puma and Mundo trade punches and roll around. They finally have to be separated by officials.
Cueto comes out and says he has the money. It was supposed to be a signing bonus for Ryck, but he has to earn it. Cueto says he’s booking a ladder match for next week for the money. The crowd goes crazy for the announcement.
Chavo Guerrero & Pentagon Jr vs. Sexy Star & Fenix
Star and Fenix gain the advantage with a couple of kicks but Pentagon tosses Star over the top rope. Fenix hits his awesome somersault huracanrana that sends Pentagon to the outside. Really, that move is one to behold. Back inside the ring Chavo and Fenix lock up, and Chavo takes control with a snapmare and chinlock until Fenix breaks free and tags Star. Chavo immediately stars working star over and drags him to his corner where the beating continues. Star reaches the corner and tags Fenix, who hits a sweet fake out enziguri. Chavo clotheslines Fenix and sends him to the mat. Pentagon tags in and hits a giant powerbomb for a two count. Pentagon goes on the offensive with strikes and tags Chavo back in, who hits a slingshot kick. Chavo and Pentagon are beating down Fenix, who finally fights back with a handspring cutter on Pentagon and a spin kick on Chavo. Fenix makes the hot tag to Sexy Star and she cleans house with boots on Chavo and a running headscissors on Pentagon until Chavo hits the alley-oop on Star. Fenix comes off the top with a double stomp on Chavo, but catches an exploder suplex into the buckles by Pentagon. Star catches Pentagon with a tilt-a-whirl armbar, then a body press onto the heels. Fenix hits an insane springboard corkscrew senton. He’s truly a highlight of this brand. Back inside the ring Sexy Star is caught with a slam from Chavo. Guerrero goes up for a frog splash but is knocked off by Fenix. Star and Fenix hit a superkick/sunset flip bomb on Pentagon, then Fenix comes off the top with a double kneedrop on Pentagon. Star picks up the pin. That match was excellent.
Winners: Sexy Star & Fenix (via Flying Double Knee Drop)
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
We noted before that CM Punk’s Art of Wrestling appearance with Colt Cabana had a lot of people within WWE upset, mainly officials like Triple H and Vince McMahon. While most everyone kept quiet publicly, except for Ryback and Brian “BG” James, it’s said that most, but not all, WWE talents loved some of the stuff that Punk had to say about the company.
Many people in the company were not happy about Punk complaining about his booking when he was booked better than all but a few talents over the past few years. The feeling among some was that while Punk complained about putting over The Rock, The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar, most of them would have loved to been in those positions. One major Superstar that was not named by the Observer felt that most of the interview was “sour grapes.”
Others felt Punk came off bad about complaining that he was booked against Triple H at WrestleMania XXX, noting that he would have been in one of the top matches with plenty of TV time to promote it. Some agreed with the “two sides to every story” cliche but there was also a consensus that what Punk said about his experience in WWE was the same way others would describe their experience, except for the fact that Punk made more money than most, and they admired the balls it took to say what he said publicly.
Regardless if the talents agreed with Punk or not, all were aware that even hinting at agreeing with him publicly would be career suicide unless it was done by one of the few “untouchable guys.”
As noted earlier, a number of reports have surfaced on the Internet today stating that FOX-5 out of Atlanta, Georgia is reporting that there is an active arrest warrant for Heath Slater. ProWrestling.net was the first to report on the FOX-5 report, although there is not currently a story on the official Fox-5 Atlanta site as of this writing.
Read: Heath Slater Accused Of Assaulting Female Guard
The reports are based on claims made in 2011 by an employee at an Atlanta-area hotel, who alleges that Slater assaulted her at the WrestleMania 27 after-party. Because we have not been able to independently verify that an actual warrant for Slater’s arrest is active with regard to any pending criminal matter, we removed the earlier report.
Court documents do reveal that on September 4, 2014, Corine Oliver — the complainant – filed pro se (without counsel) paperwork for a civil action in Fulton County Superior Court against Slater (under his actual name Heath Miller), Hyatt Regency Hotel and WWE. The case number for this civil case is 2014 CV 251031. On November 24, 2014, a “Notice of Filing” appeared on the docket. The pending court costs were updated on December 3, 2014.
According to the “Register of Actions” for Fulton County State Court Case No. 14MAGC-07665, an “Application” hearing was held on September 4 and on September 8, there is a “note to file” which says, “RETURNED NOTICE*RESENT TO RESEND NOTICE.” An application hearing was held on November 24 with the result “MOTION GRANTED” but it is unclear as to whether this is an actual arrest warrant or related to the above-noted civil papers that were filed in 2014 CV 251031 on September 4.
Other documents related to these parties and the above-noted allegations are filed under Fulton County State Court Case No. 342381ap. These show a “Warrant Application” filed on September 23, 2013 with the disposition “Application Denied.”
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WWE issued us the following statement today regarding rumors that there is a warrant for Heath Slater’s arrest:
WWE has been advised that a misdemeanor arrest warrant has been issued against Heath Miller (aka Heath Slater), but we have not seen a copy or been provided with the underlying charges. Once this information is received by WWE, we will take the appropriate action.
Credit: Marc Middleton
– Tonight’s WWE Main Event opens up from Oklahoma City with Michael Cole and Byron Saxton on commentary. We go right to the ring.
Jack Swagger vs. Titus O’Neil
We go to the ring and out comes Jack Swagger to a home state pop. We see what happened on last night with Swagger, Zeb Colter and Rusev. Swagger is alone tonight. Titus O’Neil is out next. They fight out to the floor but end up back in the ring with Titus in control. Titus beats Swagger around and hits a big fall-away slam. Titus barks and gets booed. Titus with shoulder thrust in the corner. Swagger comes back with an elbow and a high knee. Swagger dumps Titus on his head. They go to the floor and Swagger hits a big clothesline. Swagger ends up getting the win with a Patriot Lock.
Winner: Jack Swagger
– After the match, Renee Young interviews Swagger in the ring about what happened to Zeb. Swagger says Zeb is like a father to him and is one of the greatest men he knows. Swagger praises Zeb and calls Rusev a coward for attacking him. Swagger says Zeb is unworthy of this country and the United States Title around his waist. Swagger says from now on, everything he does is to take the title from Rusev.
– We see Adam Rose and the Rosebuds backstage. Back to commercial.
Adam Rose and The Bunny vs. Stardust and Goldust
We come back and Adam Rose makes his way out with The Bunny and the Rosebuds. Goldust and Stardust are out next. The Bunny starts off with some comedy and a Flair strut. Rose ends up coming in and getting things going with Stardust. Stardust turns it around in the corner and in comes Goldust. Goldust works Rose over but Rose turns it around and unloads. Goldust with a powerslam out of nowhere. Stardust and Goldust keep Rose down with quick tags now. Rose turns it around again and they both go down. Stardust tags in but The Bunny kicks him. The Bunny comes in and unloads, dropping Stardust on his face. The Bunny does the hop in the corner. The Bunny kicks Stardust and goes to the corner but Rose tags himself in. Rose unloads and hits a spinebuster for a 2 count. The Bunny runs in but Goldust tosses him out. Rose tosses Goldust out but turns around to Stardust’s finisher for the win.
Winners: Stardust and Goldust
– After the match, Goldust attacks The Bunny and lays him out.
– We get a look back at The Miz harassing Naomi on RAW. Still to come, Miz vs. Jimmy Uso tonight.
– Tom Phillips is backstage with The Usos now. Jimmy looks ready to fight. Jimmy doesn’t want to talk about being new #1 contenders, he’s just ready to fight The Miz.
Fandango vs. R-Truth
We go to the ring as Fandango and Rosa Mendes make their entrance. We go to commercial. Back from the break and R-Truth makes his way out rapping with the fans. They go at it and Fandango drops Truth with a shoulder. He poses to boos. Truth comes back with a big hip toss and arm drag. Fandango drops Truth when he charge. Fandango with forearms to the face now. Rosa dances over to Fandango and fans boo. Fandango brings it back in the ring and keeps control. Fandango shows off and Truth turns it around. Truth unloads and drops Fandango on his face for a 2 count. Truth misses the scissor kick. Fandango takes him to the apron and whips him into the ring post. Fandango rolls Truth in and goes to the top. He hits the big leg drop for the win as fans boo.
Winner: Fandango
– After the match, the lights go low and Fandango dances with Rosa in the ring.
– We come back from a look at RAW and Erick Rowan vs. Big Show in a Steel Stairs Match is announced for TLC.
The Miz vs. Jimmy Uso
We go to the ring and The Usos make their way out before a quick commercial break. Back from the break and out comes WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz and Damien Sandow. Miz speaks from the stage and sarcastically apologizes for what he said to Naomi. He says since he showed interest in Naomi, he’s had top agents in Hollywood contacting him. Miz says Jimmy must be mad he’s done more for her career than Jimmy has. Jimmy rushes Miz and attacks him. They’re separated and we get ready to start the match. Jimmy unloads on Miz to start. Jimmy beats him around and sends Miz to the floor. Miz regroups with Sandow as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Miz turn it around but comes back in to a big clothesline from Jimmy. They go back to the floor and Miz rams Jimmy into the apron. Miz beats Jimmy in the corner now and we see Naomi watching backstage. Jimmy fights out of a hold and knocks Miz into the corner. He charges but hits the ring post. Miz tosses Jimmy out to the floor and he lands on his knee. Jimmy comes back in and Miz stops away and hits a bunch of right hands. More back and forth now. Jimmy tosses Miz to the floor and works him over. Jimmy sends Miz into the steps and then the barrier. They come back in and Miz connects with a kick for a 2 count. Uso nails a Samoan Drop. Miz avoids the Rikishi splash and rolls out of the ring. Jimmy runs the ropes and dives out, sending Miz into the barrier. Uso brings it back in and goes to the top but lands on his feet. Uso nails a superkick. Sandow comes in and the ring and acts as Miz’s stunt double, falling down beside him. This leads to The Usos hitting double splashes and Jimmy gets the win.
Winner: Jimmy Uso
– After the match, we see Naomi looking on and smiling backstage. The Usos make their exit as we get replays. Main Event goes off the air with The Usos yelling back at Sandow and The Miz.
