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Victoria retires from wrestling this coming Friday. A lot of taped shows for SD! Read it online for this friday's and next.

We are live from Chicago, Illinois and your announcers are Michael ‘Did Adamle really get more votes than I did on PWInsiderElite.com?’ Cole and Jerry ‘And Adamle is sitting in the front row to rub it in and call you Natalie Cole’ Lawler.

We start off tonight’s show with the annual footage from Martin Luther King Junior’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.

We see footage from six months ago when the economy was not too bad and Vince McMahon was giving away millions of dollars. Then the bottom fell out . . . of the stage.

Match Number One: Randy Orton versus Kofi Kingston versus Kane versus Santino Marella versus Cody Rhodes versus Ted DiBiase in an Over the Top Rope Challenge
Before the match starts, Lillian Garcia explains that in an over the top rope challenge, you have to be thrown over the top rope and have both feet hit the floor.

The Legacy enter the ring together and the match starts. Santino and Kofi battle while Kane deals with the Legacy. Kane with a side slam to Orton and the lights go out. Kane kicks Orton while Rhodes and DiBiase try to stop him. The Legacy attack Kane while Santino with forearms to Kofi. Santino wants to join in the attack on Kane and then Cody kicks Santino and DiBiase eliminates him. Now the Legacy goes after Kingston. Ted punches Kofi while Rhodes holds him. Kofi is eliminated. Kane with an uppercut to Orton and then Kane sends Rhodes over the top rope. DiBiase is sent to the apron but he stays in. DiBiase attacks Kane while Kane has Orton by the throat. DiBiase with a cross body and all three go over the top rope but Orton holds on to the ropes while Kane and DiBiase are eliminated.
Winner: Randy Orton

After the match, The Legacy stand in the ring and celebrate Randy’s victory.

We go to commercial.

We are back and CM Punk is in the back getting ready for his match against William Regal.

Match Number Two: Kelly Kelly in the cheap pop attire of the night [a Blackhawks shirt] versus Beth Phoenix
They lock up and Beth pushes Kelly to the mat but Kelly with kicks to Beth and she sends Beth into the ropes. Kelly flips over and lands on her feet but Beth with a body block. Beth sets for the butterfly face driver for the three count.
Winner: Beth Phoenix

Randy Orton is in the locker room with Ted DiBiase and he says that if he wins, they all win. Cody says that they have a problem. Cody says that Manu and Sim were in Stephanie’s office today. He says the rumor is that Stephanie is going to fire Randy. Randy cannot believe his ears. Randy has some business to take care of but we go to commercial.

We are back and we see a photo of President Bush with a WWE Title Belt.

Beth Phoenix is walking in the back and Santino congratulates her on her victory. Santino says that in anticipitation of the win, he has a special prize for her. It is Rosa Mendez. Beth wants to know why she is here. Santino says that he has given Rosa an internship. Rosa says that she wants to be a Diva and she wants to learn from Beth. Santino asks if they can keep her. Beth says that she will think about it. Santino tells Rosa how she can impress the Glamazon and she can do it toniiiiiiiiiiiiiight.

Stephanie is on the phone telling someone about her daughter. Randy Orton appears and he says that Stephanie did the right thing by firing Chris Jericho. Stephanie says that she thinks she knows where he is going. She says that she will not be firing him so he can stop sucking up to her and he can get out of her office. Randy says that he was being nice. He is not worried about Stephanie firing him because Vince is coming back. Randy says that Stephanie should be worried about her job. Randy says that nobody respects Stephanie and they laugh behind her back. Randy says that if Stephanie’s last name wasn’t McMahon, she would be a nobody. Stephanie slaps Randy and we have the makings of another Soup Moment. Randy leaves and we go to commercial.

We are back and we will see the premiere of 12 Rounds next week on Raw. (I assume it will be the trailer).

We see highlights from the last two matches between CM Punk and William Regal that saw two disqualifications.

Match Number Three: CM Punk versus William Regal with Layla in a No Disqualification Match for the Intercontinental Title
They lock up and Regal backs Punk into the corner but they continue around the ring while still locked up. Regal with a side head lock and Punk with a drop kick and a near fall. Punk with kicks to the chest for a near fall and Regal rolls outside the ring to regroup. Punk goes out after Regal and Regal kicks Punk and then he tries to suplex Punk on the floor. Punk sends Regal into the ring post and then he kicks Regal in the back. Punk with a cover for a near fall. Punk with a snap suplex and near fall. Punk with a kick to the back and another near fall. Punk with an arm bar and then he turns it into a Fujiwara arm bar. Regal makes his way to the ropes and Punk refuses to release the hold as we go to commercial.

We are back and Punk has Regal in an Anaconda Vice in the ropes and he does not release the hold. Layla tries to get Punk out of the hold and Punk releases the hold and Regal goes to the floor. Regal pulls Punk off the apron and Punk hits the apron. Punk’s head is put against the ring post and Regal kicks Punk’s head. Regal gets a near fall. Regal tries for a full nelson but Punk with an elbow and take down. Regal with a drop toe hold and he knees Punk in the head as he puts Punk in a full nelson. Punk gets out of the hold and he connects with elbows. Then it is time for forearms to be exchanged. Punk with a spinning back fist but Regal with a kick to the midsection. Punk with a kick to the head for a two count as Regal barely kicks out. Punk with a knee into the corner and then Regal blocks the bulldog with a half nelson suplex. Regal with a two count. Regal with knees to the head and then he puts Punk on the top turnbuckle and kicks him in the chest. Regal with a head butt and then he goes up. Punk punches Regal and then he kicks Regal off the turnbuckles. Punk gets a second wind but he misses a cross body. Regal misses the big knee and Punk gets Regal up for the Go To Sleep and he hits it and gets the three count.
Winner: CM Punk

After the match, Punk celebrates in the ring and then takes it into the crowd.

It is time to take a look at last week’s Raw when John Bradshaw Layfield gave Shawn Michaels that pep talk before Shawn’s match against John Cena. We then see highlights from the match.

We are back and Jerry Lawler is in the ring for the contract signing. Jerry reminds us that John Cena will face Bradshaw at the Royal Rumble. Jerry says that he is going to moderate the signing. The challenger comes out and John Bradshaw Layfield is with his Number Two, Shawn Michaels. The champion, John Cena comes out next.

Jerry tells them that once the documents are signed, the match becomes official. Cena decides to sign the contract first because you need a champion for a title match. Bradshaw takes the contract and he looks it over and signs it. We have a match. Bradshaw says that it is official and the reign of JBL as champion is just a matter of time. Cena tells Bradshaw that he is a scumbag. He tells Bradshaw to get over himself. He came out to talk to Shawn Michaels.

Bradshaw says that it is between them and if there are issues with Shawn Michaels, he is only making excuses. Shawn is under a personal services agreement so Shawn will be in his corner so that will be his only role at the pay per view. Cena tells Bradshaw that he is not going to waste all of his money to have Shawn stand in his corner.

Cena tells Shawn that when Shawn first made his choice, he tried to support it but the people cannot understand why he did it. Last week they had a match and he did not compete against a broken man or an employee. He looked into the eyes of the main event and showstopper. He wrestled like he belonged and Cena tells Shawn that he still has it. His wife, children, peers, and the people loved Shawn because of what he does because he does it better than anybody else. Maybe Shawn was doing this because he was hurt or lost a step, but last week Shawn proved that he still has it and can do it between the ropes. Cena reminds Shawn that he is Mister Wrestlemania and not Bradshaw’s puppet.

Bradshaw tells Cena that an employee is not a puppet. He still knows what Shawn has and that is why he hired Shawn. They work for him because they choose to and because he pays them handsomely. He says that the employees of Layfield Energy probably don’t care about what Cena thinks. Bradshaw says that he hired Shawn to make sure that he returns to Texas as the champion. He says that Shawn does not care about Cena’s opinion, but he cares about a large paycheck. Bradshaw tells Cena that it is not rocket science and it is not personal. It is merely a business decision.

Shawn tells Bradshaw to shut up as he takes the mic and throws his hat off. Shawn says that the idea of taking money from a disgusting individual like Bradshaw makes him sick and he hates what he has become, but he will continue to do it. He tells Cena that he does not live in his world. He says that he has obligations and people who depend on him. He has two kids he wants to put through college. He has a wife that he has to look in her eyes and know that he squandered their life savings. Shawn says that Cena lives his life. He will get out of this and everyone can judge him all they want. He is going to do what he has to do. If it means having to take money from Bradshaw, he will do it. If it overshadows everything that he has done or puts an asterisk by his name, if it costs Cena his title, so be it.

Cena says that he does not believe Shawn because he tells Shawn that he has the ability to be better than everyone else. Everyone wants to see HBK, and not this. Cena tells Shawn that he has another choice. There will be a moment when Shawn has to choose. Will he be the guy who helps Bradshaw become the next World Champion. After what he saw last week, Shawn still has it and he does not believe Shawn and he does not think that Shawn will help Bradshaw on Sunday.

Shawn tells John that he is sorry that he feels this way and then Shawn gestures towards Cena and Cena gets ready to defend himself. Bradshaw with a punch and then Shawn tries for Sweet Chin Music, but Cena moves out of the way. However, Cena does not miss the big boot. Shawn leaves the ring while Bradshaw hits the Clothesline from Wall Street.

We go to commercial.

We are back with the Slam of the Week: Mike Knox attacking Rey Mysterio from behind.

Todd Grisham stops Mike Knox in the back and wants to know what Mike has against Rey Mysterio. He says that he has nothing against Rey. Todd asks Mike why he continues to attack Rey and Mike says that he does not know why.

Match Number Four: Rey Mysterio versus Mike Knox
Rey punches Knox but Knox pushes Rey into the ropes. Rey ducks down and Knox goes to the floor. Rey kicks Knox as he reenters the ring. Rey with a drop kick to the knees and then from his knees, Knox hits a clothesline. Knox sends Rey into the corner and he kicks Rey. Knox with a big boot to Rey for a near fall. Rey is placed in a bear hug. Knox with an Irish whip but he misses a charge into the corner. Rey with a shoulder and punch to Knox. Rey with a rana that sends Knox into the ropes and then he tries the 619 but Knox holds Rey and then he catapults Rey into the rope. Knox kicks and punches Rey and then when he does not stop the referee calls for the bell.
Winner: Rey Mysterio by disqualification

After the match, Mike grabs Rey and hits the corkscrew DDT.

We see Chris Jericho in Stephanie’s office and she tells Chris to leave. Chris refuses to leave. Chris says that he called Vince’s office and he told Vince that it was a rash decision to see Stephanie fire the Superstar of the Year. Chris says that he has been given a chance to give his side of the story. We go to commercial.

We are back with the Smackdown Rebound.

It is time to go through the card for the Royal Rumble.

John Morrison and the Miz are in the ring and they are going to talk. The Miz says that he wants to commemorate this Royal Rumble by beating the first winner of the Royal Rumble. Morrison says that Duggan can choose the one who he will lose to.

Cryme Tyme interrupt with some yo-yo-ing. Shad says that Duggan is on a special assignment and he would like to counter their offer. Shad points out that today is Martin Luther King Day and tomorrow Barack Obama will be sworn in as President. Why not start their path to the tag titles.

Miz wants to know why Cryme Tyme deserve a title match. Morrison says that they are worse than the Cubs. JTG says that they are willing to earn their title shot. If they lose, they will never bother them again. Morrison and Miz accept that offer.

Match Number Five: John Morrison and The Miz versus Cryme Tyme
Shad and Morrison start things off and Morrison with forearms to the back and a kick. Morrison with forearms and a European uppercut. Morrison with a Shining Wizard to Shad and then he knocks JTG off the apron. Shad with clotheslines and then Shad knocks Miz off the apron. Shad tosses Morrison into the air. Miz drops Shad on the ropes while the referee was out of position. JTG drops Morrison on the top rope and Shad hits the STO for the three count.
Winners: Cryme Tyme

We go to an Earlier Tonight Moment of Randy Orton yelling at Stephanie and Stephanie slapping Orton in the face.

We go to commercial.

It is time for the Royal Rumble by the numbers video package.

Cody Rhodes is with Mickie James and Cody asks why he should be getting career advice from her. Mickie says that she has been champion four times. Goldust arrives and he says that it has been a while. Goldust says that in order to be a true champion, he should watch the Starrcade DVD. It can teach more in one night than Randy Orton can teach in a lifetime. Cody says that he has heard of it. He says that there is a classic two-out-of three falls match between Steve Austin and a young Dustin Rhodes. He joined up with Randy Orton so he would not be like Goldust. He will surpass his father, just like Randy Orton. When they make the Cody Rhodes DVD, he will make sure to give The Dream and him a copy.

The McLimo arrives at the arena and we go to commercial. (at least we assume it is the McLimo).

We are back and Jillian Hall is ‘singing’ in the ring. We see footage of the attack on Melina by Rosa Mendez from last week.

Match Number Six: Jillian Hall versus Melina
Jillian mocks Melina and what happened to her last week. Melina misses a charge into the corner and Jillian attacks Melina and Melina is caught in the ropes.

Beth, Santino, and Rosa come to the ring to get a closer look.

Jillian with a side slam for a two count and then throws her down to the mat. Jillian screams in Melina’s face and then connects with shoulders. Melina with a code red from the corner for the three count.
Winner: Melina

After the match, Melina sees Beth outside the ring and Santino lets Rosa loose and she goes after Melina. Melina and Rosa fight in the ring and then Beth comes out and she takes over and hits the butterfly face driver.

Dolph Ziggler is in the back with Candice Michelle and he says that when he is in the Royal Rumble match, everyone will know his name.

Vince McMahon appears and introduces himself. Dolph is speechless as we go to commercial.

We are back with the Barry O Moment about the Most Popular Sports DVDs.

Lawler and Cole recap what happened earlier tonight and we have an Earlier Tonight moment of John Cena and Shawn Michaels from earlier tonight.

It is that time as NO CHANCE plays and Vince McMahon makes his second appearance of the night. Vince does that stunt walk to the ring. Vince has a mic and he says that it appears that everyone is happy that he is back. Vince says that tonight is about business. He wants to take care of some business. Vince brings out a former superstar who has a grievance and Vince says that he will give a public forum for that grievance. Chris Jericho comes out.

Chris admires Vince’s suit and thanks him for hearing him out. Chris says that he is the best in the world at what he does. Chris says that he carried Raw while Vince was out and then Stephanie fires him. Now that Vince is back, he knows that Vince will do things right. Chris asks to be rehired and returned to the Royal Rumble match. Chris says that Vince is a great businessman and he knows that Vince will do what is right. Vince says that he watched last week and he says that Stephanie can be a bit impulsive. Chris says that she is worse than ever. Vince suggests that they bring the princess out here.

Stephanie comes to the ring. Vince says that he does not want to go over Stephanie’s head but he is thinking about reinstating Chris Jericho because he is the superstar of the year. However, he is not going to reinstate him. He is also not going to fire his daughter. Vince says that him and his daughter Stephanie are going to run Raw together. Vince tells Stephanie if she wants to be benevolent and give Jericho a second chance, she can do so. Stephanie walks around Chris and sighs before telling Jericho if he wants his job back, he needs to apologize. Chris refuses to apologize and Stephanie says that she will get security to escort him from the building. Chris gives a half-hearted apology. Stephanie makes Chris apologize with a little more oomph. Chris says that he is sorry, but Stephanie says that he will have to do better than that. Chris says that he is sorry that he spoke out of turn against her. He was frustrated at himself and he shouldn’t have taken it out on her. He asks her to find it in her heart to forgive him. Stephanie says that it is good, but not good enough. Stephanie says that the fans have been called hypocrites so it is time for Chris to apologize to the fans. The fans want Jericho on his knees and Stephanie wants him to assume the position.

Jericho says that he has to explain to everyone. When you have a gift like him that makes you perform better than everyone on the planet, you come off as arrogant. Chris says that he knows that he has said a lot of mean things about them. Anything he has said to offend them, he apologizes.

Stephanie tells Chris to get off his knee and she will see him at the Rumble. She tells Chris that he should walk to the back so the fans can really tell him what they think about him.

Vince says that he loved to see Jericho grovel like that and he says that it warms his cockles. Vince tells Stephanie that she is still daddy’s little girl.

Randy Orton comes out while Jericho makes his way to the back. Randy rubs his face from Stephanie’s earlier slap. Randy says that he thinks that there is another apology in order. Vince’s daughter slapped Randy in the face earlier in the evening for no reason at all. Randy thinks that Vince should tell Stephanie to apologize to him. Vince wants to know why he should do that. Randy says that he is worth more to the company that Stephanie. Randy says that he will win the Royal Rumble and make Vince millions of dollars. People pay to see Randy more than Stephanie. Randy says that since Stephanie popped out a few grandkids, she has been worthless. Vince stops Stephanie from doing anything to Randy and she leaves the ring. Vince turns around and he stares at Randy and wants to know who the hell he thinks he is. Vince tells Randy that it is his ring and his universe. Randy is privileged to be here. Vince gives Randy a history lesson and brings up Bob Orton. Randy says that he was a mediocre rassler until Vince came along. Now Bob is in the Hall of Fame. If he had not done that, Randy would not be in the ring right now. Maybe Randy would be a gym teacher in St. Louis. Vince tells Randy to apologize to him. Randy thinks about it and Vince tells him to apologize to him . . . or else. Vince tells Randy he is not going to ask him again. Vince says that he will terminate Randy if he does not apologize. Randy tells Vince that he does not want to do that and then Randy calls Vince, sir. Vince starts to say that Randy is Faaaaaaaaaaaaaaahred, but Orton slaps Vince and then connects with the kick to the head. Stephanie comes to the ring and she starts to yell for help. Randy is told to leave the ring by the agents while they check on Vince.

The Legacy come to take Orton out of the ring.

We go to credits

Oh wow! First day Mcmahon comes back....and he was slapped by Orton lulz