MONDAY NIGHT RAW
3/1/12
Pre-show: Chavo is in the building and wants to make sure we remember he beat Orton last night (75); Serena d. Kelly (55); Christian is going to pick his WM opponent tonight! (86)
-Match: Morrison v. Nash
Pretty disappointing match, in which Nash wins via exposed turnbuckle.
Rating: 69
-Nash decides to have a bit of fun with Morrison, and gives him a whupping and some spray paint.
Rating: 83
-Match: Trish/Melissa v. Divas of Doom
Beth is starting to look unstoppable, and Natalya is right in line.
Rating: 70
-Chavo is shown knocking on HHH’s door. Chavo feels he proved himself last night, and thinks that he has a better chance of being recognized by going straight to HHH. HHH says it’s funny Chavo mentions opportunity, because he’s putting together a Money in the Bank match! If Chavo wants in, he’ll even give him a qualifying match against...let’s see....how about KANE?
Rating: 87
-MitB Qualifier Battle Royal: Air Boom, Otungacutty, Primo, Sheffield, ZigSwag, Masters, X-Pac
Kinda turns into faction warfare. Final four are Kofi, Sheffield, Masters, and X-Pac. Everybody gangs up on Sheffield, and then X-Pac kamikazes Kofi to get Masters the win! THE NWO REIGN OF TERROR CONTINUES :O
Rating: 73
-Del Rio is pretty upset after losing his title in the chamber. He and Estrada take their time with the entrance.
Rating: 72
-Match: Ryan/Riley v. Del Rio/Estrada
Apparently, a pissed off Del Rio is a dangerous Del Rio. He and his lackey make quick work of the designated jobbers.
Rating: 65
-Match: Dreamer and Hurritino v. Cena and Cryme Tyme
Oops, did I say designated jobbers for somebody else?
Rating: 66
-It’s time to get serious for Cena and his crew. They won’t stop until they’ve destroyed all Rock stands for and beaten him at Wrestlemania.
Rating: 84
-Match: Gabriel/Parka v. Slater/Drew
Gabriel looks to be in fine form for his upcoming US Title shot! Parka also appears to be bringing his A-game, and the faces pick up a solid win.
Rating: 68
-MitB Qualifier: Kane v. Chavo
Chavo pulls out another almost-face performance, chipping away at the Big Red Machine and scratching out a win somehow.
Rating: 80
-Punk is out to the ring with his entourage. The Chamber proved that the nWo cannot be ignored, and with the title, they’re stronger than ever! They’ve added Leavine, locked up a main event at Mania, and gotten Masters in Money in the Bank! Punk wants to beat Christian at Mania to cement his group’s influence.
Rating: 100
-Match: Sheamus and Jericho v. Punk and Leavine
CHRISTIAN is out for color, and will be making his choice after the match. It’s pretty heated, but Sheamus is able to exploit Leavine as the weak link, and secure the win.
Rating: 87
-Punk gets on the mic and says this is all stupid, and tells Christian to hurry up and pick. Sheamus smirks while Punk runs down Christian on the mic. Christian reminds Punk they could fight, and asks if that’s what Punk wants? Punk admits he is trying to goad Christian into challenging him, since he sees Christian as weak. Christian’s welcome to challenge that perception. It looks like we’re getting Christian/Punk until Sheamus mentions that this is probably better anyway, as he’s already kicked Christian’s butt several times and doing it again would be boring. Christian takes even MORE offense to that, and challenges Sheamus to ONE MORE MATCH!
Rating: 96
-Punk scoffs, and supposes he’ll have to deal with some other schmuck. No big d- just then, Punk realizes something, and in that moment, Ride of the Valkyries hits. Punk looks a bit scared as Bryan struts to the ring and cashes in Money in the Bank on Punk for Wrestlemania!
Rating: 85
Post-show: Faces clean house (95); HHH/Curtis d. Reks/Hawkins (57)
Overall: 87 SUCCESS
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