WWE RAW (POWER TO THE PEOPLE)
Date: June 20, 2011 – Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Announcers: Michael Cole & Jerry “The King” Lawler & Booker T
[ REVIEWED BY BRAD DYKENS ]
IN THE RING
C.M. Punk: C.M. Punk sat cross-legged in the ring and proclaimed that he was the best wrestler in the world (catch phrase stolen from American Dragon aka Daniel Bryan). Punk bragged about beating Rey Mysterio at Capitol Punishment and asked the Anonymous RAW General Manager to send an email making it official that was the number one contender. Punk said he would not leave until the announcement was made. The G.M. chimed in with an email and Michael Cole stood up to read it. The G.M. said he will take Punk’s demands under consideration, but is asking him to leave the ring. Punk refused. Another email came in, which said “I suggest you leave the ring right now!” Punk refused again. A third email came in, which said he was going to name Punk the number one contender later, but now he has to earn it. The G.M. booked Punk against Alberto Del Rio to become number one contender. Punk said Alberto has one fluke win over Big Show. Another email came in and the G.M. changed it to a triple threat including Alberto Del Rio and Rey Mysterio!
RINGSIDE SEGMENT: Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, and Booker T explained the voting process… asking who should Brie Bella defend the Diva’s title agaisnt; 1) Eve Torres, 2) Kelly Kelly, or 3) Beth Phoenix. . . The crowd wanted Beth Phoenix.
WWE DIVAS TITLE MATCH (POWER TO THE PEOPLE)
Kelly Kelly defeated Brie Bella w/Nikki Bella to win the WWE Diva’s title: Brie came out with twin sister Nikki. The voting was Eve (11%), Kelly (53%), Beth (36%). / / / / After the match, Jerry “the King” Lawler got into the ring to interview the new champion! She thanked the people and promised to make them proud.
SINGLES MATCH (POWER TO THE PEOPLE)
Mason Ryan defeated Evan Bourne: The people got to vote for Evan Bourne’s opponent. They showed a flashy video featuring Evan Bourne because they want to build him up for Money in the Bank. The voting was Jack Swagger (19%), Mason Ryan (51%), and Sin Cara (30%). Seriously? The crowd kept chanting for BATISTA!
SINGLES MATCH (POWER TO THE PEOPLE)
Kane defeated Mark Henry by DQ: Mark Henry cut a promo before the match about his feud with the Big Show to make him seem tough. The voting was Body Slam Match (13%), Arm Wrestling Match (52%), or Over the Top Rope Match (35%). Seriously? Mark got himself DQ’d with a sucker-punch when he was about to lose. They started to fight and Mark rammed Kane with the arm-wrestling table. Mark contined to destroy Kane at ringside and world’s strongest slammed him through the announce table!
VIDEO PACKAGE: R-Truth pushing his conspiracy theory..
IN THE RING
“The Unbalanced” Truth + Christian + Mike “The Miz” Mizanin + SmackDown! General Manager Theodore Long: R-Truth insulted the audience and called them animals. Truth said the fans were happy that they were in charge tonight. Truth said last night at Capitol Punishment, he didn’t think out his title match clearly. Truth should have asked himself who was out to get him. Truth thought it might be the computer or John Cena, but it was actually Little Jimmy! Truth shouted “I got GOT by Little Jimmy!” Truth’s rant was interrupted by Christian, who also had a beef stemming from Capitol Punishment – due to his loss to Randy Orton. Christian also had a conspiracy theory of his own. Christian said he’s had his opportunities and his set-backs, but it’s not his fault… he blames horrible crowds, a horrible general manager (Theorode Long), and horrible refereeing. Christian showed a video clip from the PPV showing Christian’s foot clearly under the bottom rope during the pinfall. Christian said he wanted another title shot. Truth was upset because Christian already was champion and has had enough chances. The Miz interrupted saying REALLY? The Miz was another loser from the PPV with something to cry about. The Miz said Alex Riley had a victory handed to him last night. Christian said Miz may have had a little match last night, but he and Truth were in title matches. They all turned on each other saying “How Dare You!”… “Really?”… “Riley!”… and “Jimmy!” SmackDown! General Manager Theodore Long came out and booked Miz & Christian & R-Truth against Alex Riley & Randy Orton & John Cena with the fans choosing the stipulation. Michael Cole was pissed and screamed that Theodore Long ruins everything! Booker & The King said that match was going to be awesome!!
WWE UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH (POWER TO THE PEOPLE)
Kofi Kingston defeated WWE United States champion Dolph Ziggler w/Vickie Guerrero by DQ: The voting was 2/3 Falls Match (51%), Vickie banned from ringside (31%), and Submission Match (18%). Seriously? They each scored a pinfall and then it was sudden death. Dolph was disqualified after it got crazy on the floor and he smacked Kofi with a microphone! Dolph celebrated and then rolled Kofi back into the ring. Kofi hit Trouble in Paradise to gain a “moral victory.”
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Shawn Michaels on RAW next week!
IN THE RING
Alberto Del Rio: Alberto talked about teaching everybody a lesson in destiny, referring to the “accident” between his car and the Big Show. Alberto said it wasn’t an accident, it was just destiny. Alberto said he told Big Show that bad things happen to bad people. Alberto said his victory last night was not punishment it was just destiny. Alberto said tonight he will destroy Punk & Mysterio and it will not be accident, it will be pure destiny!
TRIPLE THREAT #1 CONTENDERS MATCH (POWER TO THE PEOPLE)
C.M. Punk defeated Alberto Del Rio and Rey Mysterio: The voting was No DQ Match (23%), Falls Count Anywhere Match (66%), and Submission Match (11%). Seriously? The match didn’t really leave the ring.
IN THE RING
C.M. Punk: C.M. Punk sat cross-legged in the ring again to gloat about his victory and proclaimed that July 17th will be a historic night in WWE history. Punk pointed out that July 17th is the day his contract with WWE ends. Punk said that means he was leaving with the WWE championship.
SINGLES MATCH (POWER TO THE PEOPLE)
Daniel Bryan defeated Cody Rhodes: The voting was Paper Bag Match (43%), No Countout Match (51%), and Collegiate Rules Match (6%). SERIOUSLY? This match did leave the ring multiple times. The match finished with a reversed small package (Daniel Bryan is the master of the small package!). Rhodes tried for a cheap shot after the match, but ended up in the LeBell Lock. Ted Dibiase Jr. ran down and attacked Daniel Bryan. DiBiase & Rhodes double-teamed Bryan and put a paper bag over his head!
DANCE COMPETITION (POWER TO THE PEOPLE)
Michael Cole defeated Vickie Guerrero: Hosted by Matt Striker. The fans got to vote for which announcer would have a dance contest with Vickie Guerrero. Vickie bagged about her dance history and said her stage name was Peachez. Vickie stole a catch phrase from Sable “this goes out to the men who want to be with me, and the women who want to be me!” Vickie did a weird dance and then kissed Matt Striker. The voting was Michael Cole (47%), Jerry Lawler (39%), and Booker T (14%). Seriously? Okay that’s gotta hurt Booker T’s feelings…. he probably thinks the spinerooni is the best thing since sliced bread. Michael Cole did some embarassing break dancing and also did a spinerooni. They went by who got the loudest boos, and Michael Cole won. These two are by far the most universally hated characters in WWE right now – and that’s SAD. Vickie slapped Cole and then called herself the winner before leaving.
SIX MAN TAG TEAM MATCH (POWER TO THE PEOPLE)
WWE champion John Cena & World Heavyweight champion Randy Orton & Alex Riley defeated R-Truth & Christian & Mike “The Miz” Mizanin: The voting was One Fall to a Finish (15%), 20 Minute Time Limit (6%), and Elimination Match (79%). Alex Riley was eliminated first after he was hit by the Miz with a Skull Crushing Finale. John Cena wrestled most of the match from this point on. The Miz was eliminated by Cena after an Attitude Adjustment. R-Truth was eliminated by Orrton after an RKO. Orton was immediately eliminated by Christian after a spear! Orton gave Christian an RKO before leaving, allowing Cena to force Christian into submission with an STF. The sole survivor was WWE champion John Cena, but he celebrated with partner Randy Orton.