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WWE RAW REPORT: NO FOOLING: CENA VERSUS ROCK AT WRESTLEMANIA 28; THE UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH YOU DIDN'T GET ON SUNDAY; THESZ PRESSES FOR EVERYONE; JR MAKES A BRIEF APPEARANCE; TOUGH ENOUGH CONTESTANTS GET THEIR FIRST SHOT TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION; SIN CARA DEBUTS

By Richard Trionfo on 2011-04-04 23:13:16
We are live from Atlanta, Georgia and your announcers are Jerry ‘They Terk My Win’ Lawler and Jim ‘Just like riding a bike’ Ross.

The show starts and would you like to play The Game? Triple H comes to the ring and he does his first GameFountain since losing last night to the Undertaker.

Hunter says that this is the most tired and beat up he has been in his entire life. Last night, 71,000 fans in the Georgia Dome, he stood in the ring at Wrestlemania against the Undertaker and his undefeated streak. He says that he has never been a nervous guy, an emotional guy, a guy who gets rattled; but he stood in the ring last night with 71,000 fans and when that gong hit and he came down the ramp, Hunter says that he almost hyperventilated.

Hunter says that he has wrestled Undertaker before, he wrestled him at Wrestlemania before but it has never been like that. The undefeated streak has become everything and Taker is willing to destroy himself to keep it intact. Hunter says that he hit Taker harder than any man in his life. He beat on Taker more than any man in his life and Taker kept coming.

They both left everything in that ring last night. Apparently for him, it wasn’t good enough. Hunter says that you can call him whatever you want but no man has ever walked through his stuff like that. He says that it must be willpower because what Hunter saw being carried out of the arena in a stretcher is a man. A man who is willing to destroy himself to keep that streak intact.

A lot of people are talking about how Taker was carted out and how he is just a man and will never be the same again. Hunter says that he will never be the same again. Some are saying that the Undertaker will not be back. Hunter says that if that is the case, he isn’t buying it, but he wants to say one thing.

Hunter takes off his sunglasses and he says ‘thank you Deadman’. He gave him the fight of his life. Thank you. Hunter says that he doesn’t believe that Taker won’t be back after what happened last night. He knows that Taker will be back and Hunter says that he will be waiting.

Jim Ross mentions that he never remembered seeing Undertaker being carted out. JR also mentions that there are rumors that Michael Cole is going to call Lawler out. Lawler says that he heard that rumor too and that is why he wore his gear.

We go to commercial.

We are back and it was not a dream, Jim Ross is still doing play by play. JR mentions that Steve Austin will be on tonight because Tough Enough debuts after Raw.

JR asks Lawler about his Wrestlemania debut and how he felt about it. Lawler says that he was happy with his performance.

The new Syracuse Orange interrupts Lawler and he says that despite overwhelming odds last night, history was made at Wrestlemania. Despite biased refereeing by Steve Austin, Team Cole emerged victorious. Cole says that he overcame every obstacle to defeat Jerry Lawler. When Wrestlemania, the world was not talking about the Rock or Taker’s undefeated streak. The world was talking about Michael Cole and how he stole the show. Cole points out that he is undefeated at Wrestlemania. With Shawn Michaels now in the WWE Hall of Fame, Cole says that he is Mr. Wrestlemania.

Lawler tells Cole to shut his pie hole. He says that Cole didn’t beat anybody. A stupid computer beat him. Lawler says that he made Cole tap out and he was crying like a little girl. Lawler tells Cole that in his record book, he might have gone down as the winner. Cole will forever be known as a worthless jackass.

Cole tells Lawler to get over it because he beat him. Even with Steve Austin, Lawler couldn’t win. He wants Lawler to admit that he is a better athlete and a better man. Cole has a proposition for Lawler and he suggests a rematch.

Lawler accepts the rematch and suggests that it happen right now.

Lawler and Cole walk to the ring but Cole tells Lawler that he isn’t talking about a Wrestlemania rematch. Cole says that he was talking about a rematch from last week’s Raw against Jack Swagger.

Match Number One: Jerry Lawler versus Jack Swagger

They lock up and Swagger backs Lawler into the corner and Swagger punches Lawler instead of giving a clean break. The referee warns Swagger. Lawler blocks a punch and Lawler with punches of his own. Lawler avoids a punch by Swagger and Jerry with another punch. Swagger with a shoulder in the corner and then he Irish whips Lawler but misses a charge into the corner. Lawler with a punch and then he backs up.

Swagger with a kick and a slam to Lawler. Swagger misses a leg drop and Lawler with a punch and he gets a near fall. Lawler with a punch to Swagger’s jaw but Swagger with a clothesline. Swagger with kicks to Lawler followed by an elbow drop. Swagger walks across Lawler’s chest. Swagger sets for the double jump Swagger Bomb and he misses when Lawler moves out of the way.

Lawler with jabs to Swagger followed by a drop kick. Lawler goes to the turnbuckles and the strap almost down. Cole gets on the apron and then Lawler goes after Cole. Lawler catches up to Cole and Lawler punches Cole.

Swagger puts Lawler in the ankle lock and Lawler tries to fight out of the hold but he taps out.

Winner: Jack Swagger

Swagger refuses to release the hold and the referee has reversed the decision.

Cole yells at the referee for reversing the decision and then Cole asks JR if he thinks it is funny. Cole goes into his crime scene and wonders why JR’s barbecue sauce is in his chamber of suck. Cole squirts the sauce in Cole’s face and JR goes after Cole.

Cole runs like a little girl to the back but JR is on the warpath.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Did You Know that Wrestlemania 27 was the largest crowd for an entertainment show.

We go to a Moments Ago Moment of Michael Cole attacking Jim Ross with his own barbecue sauce because JR was in his seat (but Cole is in his own cubicle.

Cole is joined by Josh Mathews and Booker T (Devon . . . hit the selective mute button).

Match Number Two: Randy Orton and Rey Mysterio versus CM Punk and Cody Rhodes in a Pairing Opponents from two matches at the Pay Per View . . . You mean it was yesterday? Match

Cody and Orton start things off in a battle of former Legacy members. They lock up and Orton backs Cody into the corner but Cody reverses things. Cody with kick to the injured leg followed by a punch. Orton with a Thesz Press and punches to Cody. Rey tags in and he kicks Cody but Cody kicks Rey back. Cody with a snap mare and kick to the back.

Rey with a kick and then a snap mare and Rey tries to take off the mask. We go to commercial.

We are back and Orton with a snap mare to Rhodes and then he hits a knee drop to the face and Orton holds his knee. Orton gets a near fall and then he puts Rhodes in a front face lock. Rey tags in and Orton with a slam and Rey with a springboard leg drop for a near fall. Rhodes with a jawbreaker and Punk tags in.

Punk pulls Rey towards his corner and then he has something to say to Orton. Rhodes tags back in and they hit a double back elbow. Rey with an inside cradle for a near fall followed by a kick and Orton tags back in. Rhodes punches Orton and then he kicks Orton before he connects with forearms.

Orton with a kick but Rhodes with an Irish whip and Orton with a clothesline out of the corner. Orton goes after Punk but that allows Rhodes to recover and he kicks Orton and then he chokes Orton in the corner. Punk tries to work on Orton’s leg but Orton kicks Punk away. Rhodes clips Orton and then he focuses on the knee. Punk tags in and they make a wish with Orton.

Punk with boots to the knee and then he gets Orton up on his shoulder. Orton gets out of the GTS and Orton tries for an RKO. Punk gets loose and he clips Orton and gets another near fall. Punk kicks Orton and we go to commercial.

We are back and Punk has Orton in an Indian Death Lock but Orton punches his way out of the hold. Punk misses a punch and Orton hits a belly-to-back suplex but he holds his leg after hitting the move. Orton struggles to make the tag but Punk pulls Orton out of the corner. Orton is able to make the tag and Rey with the seated senton followed by a springboard moonsault for a near fall.

Rey with kicks to Punk followed by a snap mare and he misses a kick. Punk sends Rey into the turnbuckles and Cody chokes Rey. Orton takes care of Rhodes from the floor. Rey with the drop kick that sends Punk into the ropes. Rey tries for the 619 but Rhodes hits the springboard round kick. Punk gets a near fall and then Rhodes tags back in.

Rhodes with a kick to the midsection followed by kicks to the chest in the corner. Rhodes with a hard Irish whip. Rhodes pulls Rey back into the corner and Punk tags in and they toss Rey into the air and Punk gets a near fall.

Punk with an arm bar. Punk tries for a power bomb but Rey counters with a rana that sends Punk into the turnbuckles.

Orton and Rhodes tag in and Orton with clotheslines followed by a power slam. Rhodes goes to the apron and it is IEDDT time. Orton turns into the mat for the RKO push ups. Orton waits for Rhodes to get up but Orton sees Punk out of the corner of his eye. Orton with an Angle Slam to Rhodes but Punk breaks up the cover. Rey sends Punk to the floor.

Orton with a European uppercut and Rey with a 619 and then Orton hits the RKO for the three count.

Winners: Rey Mysterio and Randy Orton

Steve Austin is walking in the back and he sees Triple H. Austin tells Hunter that if it happens again, he will be there and he tells Hunter that he had a hell of a match. Austin continues to walk into commercial.

We are back with a Sin Cara video package.

In case you missed it, Undertaker is 19-0. Go to WWE.com to see their stories on the match.

Glass breaks and Steve Austin makes his way to the ring because Tough Enough debuts in about 75 minutes. Cole continues to talk about last night’s win and people are probably wishing Austin had his cement truck with him.

Austin gives a hell yeah. He says that Tough Enough premieres after Raw so he asks if people are ready for it, he wants a ‘Hell Yeah’. Austin brings out the contestants to see what they have.

They finally get to the ring and Austin asks them how they are doing. He says that he has 14 men and women. They are going to put them through the basics Stone Cold Style. Austin talks about his trainers, Booker T, Bill DeMott, and Trish Stratus.

Austin says that they are 14 fine human beings, but at the end, there will be only one and it will be Stone Cold’s choice. Austin says the he will let them introduce themselves.

They introduce themselves and Austin tells them to do it short and sweet. Not all of them listen to Austin.

Austin says that it takes a lot of commitment to make it in the square circle.

Speaking of Tough Enough, The Miz comes out and Cole makes you wish he wasn’t wearing spandex.

Miz tells Steve Austin that he is absolutely right. When he was on Tough Enough in 2004, people were telling him to go back to the Real World, but after last night, no one is telling him where to go. We see footage from last night’s match between John Cena and The Miz.

Miz says that he suffered a concussion that would end most people’s careers, but he continued his match and went on to retain his WWE Title. Miz says that the 14 people in the ring can dream of being as successful as him. He main evented Wrestlemania and beat John Cena. He says that he is the most Must See Champion in WWE. He says that he is the new face of the WWE. Miz enters the ring and tells Buckwheat to move. Miz tells them to soak it in because this is the closest they are going to get to a WWE Championship.

Miz looks at Austin and he asks Steve if he wants to hold his WWE Title belt too. Miz asks Austin if he has one more run. Miz asks Austin if he thinks he is ‘tough enough’. Miz asks Austin if they should clear the ring to see if he has one more match.

Austin looks at Miz and then he tells everyone to clear the ring.

Riley attacks Austin from behind and he punches Austin. Get your Stunner count down clock running because it is coming. Riley punches Austin but Austin opens a can of whoop ass on Riley. Riley punches Austin but Austin with a Thesz Press and he punches Riley and follows that with an elbow drop. Austin kicks Riley and the waiter gets Stunnered.

Austin wants something to drink and he gets some beers. Austin gives the beers to the contestants.

Austin walks to the crime scene and Austin decides to give Cole a shower.

We go to commercial.

We back and Did You Know that a lot of countries saw Wrestlemania in a lot of languages.

Match Number Three: Alberto Del Rio with Ricardo Rodriguez and Brodus Clay versus Evan Bourne

Del Rio with a kick to Bourne and then he backs Evan into the turnbuckles. Del Rio kicks and chokes Bourne in the corner. Bourne with a spinning heel kick followed by kicks to the leg. Bourne runs into a boot from Del Rio. Del Rio with a kick to the chest and Bourne goes to the floor. Del Rio sends Bourne into the ringside barrier. Del Rio sends Bourne back into the ring and he gets a near fall.

Del Rio with a chin lock on Bourne with his knee in Bourne’s back. Bourne with a kick but Del Rio with a knee. Bourne with a rollup for a near fall followed by more kicks.

Bourne with a leaping knee for a near fall. Del Rio with a kick but Bourne escapes a suplex attempt. Bourne with a kick when Del Rio charges and then Bourne goes up top and Bourne takes too long. This allows Del Rio to hit the step up enzuigiri and he puts Bourne in the cross arm breaker and Bourne taps out.

Winner: Alberto Del Rio

We go to commercial.

We are back and in case you missed Wrestlemania, we see the Georgia Dome. Did you see what happened during Wrestlemania week in Atlanta?

Cole says that he is going to challenge Jerry Lawler in the Art competition.

Vickie Guerrero comes out and she says that Snooki beat LayCool and it was their fault they lost, not Dolph’s.

Dolph congratulates Morrison for his big Wrestlemania win, or should he be congratulating Snooki. Dolph makes a challenge to Morrison and Trish to come to the ring and do what they do best. That is not getting the job done.

We go to commercial.

Match Number Four: Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero versus John Morrison and Trish Stratus

The men start off and they lock up. Ziggler with a knee and punches followed by a kick to Morrison. Morrison runs Ziggler into the turnbuckles and punches Ziggler. Dolph tags in Vickie and it is time for the women to entertain. Vickie does some stretching and a cartwheel but not too well. Trish with a rollup. Trish with the matrix and Vickie looks for Trish and Trish with a rollup. Trish with chops to Vickie and Vickie screams.

Dolph distracts the referee and Vickie takes Trish down to the mat. Vickie continues to use the hair to maintain the advantage and she gets a near fall. Vickie misses a leg drop and Morrison is tagged back in.

Morrison with a forearm and clothesline followed by a leg lariat. Morrison sends Ziggler into the turnbuckles but he misses the springboard round kick. Ziggler with a release German suplex and Dolph gets a near fall but Trish breaks up the cover. Trish slaps Dolph and Morrison hits the springboard round kick. Morrison sets for the corkscrew split legged moonsault and hits it for the three count.

Winners: Trish Stratus and John Morrison

We go to commercial.

Match Number Five: Sheamus versus Daniel Bryan in the This Couldn’t Have Made it onto the PPV United States Title Match

They lock up and Bryan with a hammer lock but Sheamus backs Bryan into the corner. Sheamus with an elbow followed by a biel and a double axe handle for a near fall. Sheamus with a short arm clothesline followed by kicks to the head. Sheamus with a hard Irish whip.

Sheamus with forearms across the chest with Bryan in the ropes. Sheamus goes to the apron and he connects with a knee to the head. Sheamus with a reverse chin lock and arm bar. Bryan runs Sheamus into the turnbuckles but Bryan runs into a tilt-a-while back breaker. Sheamus returns to the chin lock and then Bryan with kicks to the chest. Bryan with a flying clothesline or two.

Sheamus with an Irish whip but Bryan with a knee and a running knee to the head but he only gets a two count. Sheamus with a kick to the knee followed by an attempt at the uranage back breaker but Bryan counters and tries for the LaBell Lock. Sheamus with a back breaker followed by the pump kick for the three count.

Winner: Sheamus

After the match, Sheamus kicks Bryan to show that he is the king of the United States.

Sin Cara’s music plays and he comes out and points to Sheamus. Sin Cara runs to the ring and he flips into the ring. Sin Cara with a rana to Sheamus followed by a drop kick and Sheamus goes to the apron. Sin Cara with a kick to the head followed by a double jump cross body.

Sin Cara runs up the ramp to the stage and we go to commercial.

We are back and Did You Know that Wrestlemania trended well without any sponsoring.

It is time for the confrontation based on what we saw at the end of Wrestlemania. Wait, that was Rock and Miz. Here is the Rock and John Cena confrontation.

Cena says that there are a lot of people upset about a certain someone’s actions at Wrestlemania. Cena says that he would have been naïve if he didn’t expect something because that certain someone was going to Atlanta to kick some candy ass so he knew he wasn’t talking about Zack Ryder. John says that he was surprised that the certain someone got involved in the finish of the match.

However, if that person didn’t get involved, it would have been a draw and that would have sucked donkeys.

Cena congratulates Miz and says that he was able to walk into Wrestlemania as Champion and walk out as Champion. Cena says that Miz is still the most annoying person on the face of the Earth, but he says that after Miz’s showing tonight, he has earned all of our respect.

Now it is time to talk about the certain someone. Cena says that after hearing Rock speak for so long, he hasn’t earned Rock’s respect. It is obvious that Rock doesn’t like him. That certain someone is here tonight. Cena says that this certain someone was supposed to be the guest host but he got involved in business. HIS business.

That means that they have some business to settle right now.

Rock’s music plays and he is not wearing his warm up jacket tonight.

Rock tells Cena that he wants to be direct with him. He asks him what did he think was going to happen. He knows that payback was coming. If you poke a shark in the eye, you get swallowed whole. Has the Rock talked trash about Cena? You bet he has. He does it better than anybody. It is what the people love. Rock tells Cena that he is wrong about respect. Rock says that he respects Cena (and the fans boo).

Rock says that just because he has been gone, he doesn’t know what Cena has done. He says that he knows that Cena lives and breathes the WWE. He knows that it is because of that drive, he has become one of the greatest WWE Superstars and Champions of all time. It doesn’t change the fact that the Rock just doesn’t like Cena.

Rock tells Cena to look at each other. They are complete opposites. They look different, they talk different, they fight different, but they are very similar. It is because whatever they do, they want to do it the absolute best, better than anyone . . . period.

Rock says that he shops at department stores while Rock shops at Baby Gap.

Cena says that he appreciates fashion tips from the Tooth Fairy.

Cena reminds Rock that he is the People’s Champ so he tells Rock to listen to the people.

Cena says that people are standing not to see them talk, but to see . . . a match. Not just a match, but a match where generations collide. Only in the WWE would you see Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson in their prime. Only in the WWE would you see Michael Jordan versus Lebron James. It is obvious that it should be John Cena versus The Rock.

Cena wants to know if Rock wants to talk about it or Bring It.

Cena takes off his shirt and Rock stands there.

Rock tells Cena he has no idea what he just asked for. He says that Cena asks him to bring it and the Rock will bring it. Rock says that they make history and do something that has never been done before. They do the biggest match up of all time. They do it on the grandest scale of all time. They do it at Wrestlemania 28.

Rock says not in any matchup. It will be the People’s Champion with Team Bring It and the Millions . . . and Millions of his fans. It will be the main event of the People’s Wrestlemania. Rock asks Cena if he can smell what he is cooking.

Rock puts his hand out and Cena shakes it.

The Corre comes to the ring and they circle Rock and Cena. The Corre go after Cena and Rock with Gabriel and Barrett going after Rock while Slater and Jackson go after Cena.

Rock punches Barrett and Cena with the Blue Thunder Bomb to Slater.

Cena sets for the Five Knuckle Shuffle and he hits it.

Now it is time for the Rock to show what he can do. Rock with a spinebuster to Barrett and it is time for the People’s Elbow.

Cena gives Slater an Attitude Adjustment and Cena’s music plays.

The music stops when Rock hits a Rock Bottom on Barrett.

They shake hands again.

We go to credits.

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