WWE Superstars Results: 3/25/10 - C.M. Punk and Rey Mysterio Build towards WrestleMania

WWE Superstars Layeth the SmackDown!

C.M. Punk vs. JTG

Due to time constraints of filling every WWE program with WrestleMania video packages, the final matches for Rey Mysterio and C.M. Punk before facing each other at WrestleMania were scheduled to take place on WWE Superstars.

C.M. Punk took on JTG in a highly unorthodox match up. The team of Cryme Tyme were left out of this year's WrestleMania once again after losing the contenders match for the Unified Tag Team Titles. Yet, it should be an honor for JTG to take on a former 3x World Champion for the sake of putting him over at WrestleMania.

The concept of this match was to brace C.M. Punk for Rey Mysterio. But why JTG? Because he is fast and unpredictable, which is the type of in-ring competitor that Rey is.

The match ended with Punk scoring the victory with the GTS. If Punk really wanted to ready himself for his match, he should have challenged Evan Bourne or Kofi Kingston, which would have provided for an intense high flying match.

Tyson Kidd's WrestleMania

Rey Mysterio vs. Tyson Kidd

Rey Mysterio took on The Hart Dynasty's Tyson Kidd as he prepared for C.M. Punk. Rey has a lot riding on his 'Mania match. First off, he has to defend his family's honor; and secondly, if he loses, he will have to join the Straightedge Society. And if that were the case, he may have to lose the mask.

This match between Tyson Kidd and Rey Mysterio has been dubbed Tyson Kidd's WrestleMania (by me) because he gets to go one on one with a former World Champion on WrestleMania week. Tyson Kidd is a perfect fit for Mysterio because he is similar to Punk's striking power.

Tyson started off the match with a wrist lock followed by an armlock. Then Rey Mysterio kicked up the pace by throwing in a missed bulldog into a Steamboat arm drag, but Tyson able to match the speed managed to stay on his feet. And this was where Tyson became dangerous because he grounded Mysterio with kicks, punches, and elbow shots to shoulders. But when Mysterio set up for the 619, that's when the Harts provided the distractions.

The Harts really turned the match around by allowing Tyson enough momentum to pick up Mysterio and ram him into the barricades. Then Tyson countered Mysterio's flying headbutt with a drop kick in mid air. And an abdominal stretch while digging his elbow to the outstretch side of Rey Mysterio. Tyson Kidd would just not let up as he also executed a springboard face buster from the top ropes and went for another 2 count. However, Tyson slipped off the second rope while trying to execute the double jump moonsault, but it wouldn't be the end just yet as he sustained more offense from Mysterio.

The match ended with Mysterio striking with the 619 after Tyson became to cocky in his rising momentum that caused him to be layed out with a huricanrana which would lead up to the 619.

SmackDown Results: 3/19/10 - 1 Week Remains

Dolph Ziggler Perfect Momentum
MVP and Matt Hardy vs. Jack Swagger and Dolph Ziggler

Matt Hardy and MVP teaming up brings back memories of when they were the WWE Tag Team Champions back in 2007. Certainly things have changed over the years as MVP (fan favorite) is now friends with Matt.

As for Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger, what could be better than to pair up two young and brash superstars in this match up which showcases the emerging of rising superstars?

Every match that these superstars compete in is so important because they are jocking to become the next face of the WWE. We've seen what Money in the Bank has done to the careers of Edge and C.M. Punk, imagine what it can do for the likes of either of these four men if they were to win?

And talk about young and up and coming, Dolph Ziggler scored the victory by connecting the Zig Zag on MVP. After the match, Dolph set up the ladder and took down the Briefcase. At the apex of the ladder is where one takes the next step of realizing their dreams of becoming World Champion, will it be Dolph Ziggler?

A Vickie's Scorn!
Beth Phoenix and Tiffany vs. Michelle McCool and Layla

Last week, Tiffany went from GM to WWE Diva as she had her first match against the Women's Champion, Michelle McCool. But a disqualification at the hands of Vickie Guerrero, led to Beth Phoenix coming to her aid. In this match up, Beth Phoenix and Tiffany took on Michelle McCool and Layal.

Beth Phoenix dominated the match in the early going until she tagged in Tiffany. Her inexperience allowed her to be double teamed by LayCool.

Tiffany managed to tag out due to her rescillence. Beth ended the match by evading the Faith Breaker and going for The Glam Slam on McCool. Then it was announced that Beth would take on Vickie Guerrero in a test of her authority status.

The Cutting Edge: Guest Chris Jericho w/Wade Barret

Edge has factored down his Championship match against Chris Jericho down to one move, one word - Spear. But there are so many other factors and variables. Chris Jericho won the World Title from Undertaker inside the Elimination Chamber. Edge is not fully healed from his Achilles tendon.

Unlike the Highlight Reel from last week, it was Edge who caught Jericho with a mic shot. Edge struck with the spear on Wade Barret but was struck with the Code Breaker by Jericho.

Jericho than added the exclamation point with a foot stop on the recovering Achilles Tendon of Edge.

Truth? The Hart Dynasty are Better
John Morrison and R-Truth vs. The Hart Dynasty

Possibly the most idiotic move on WWE's part to team John Morrison and R-Truth to take on the Unified Tag Team Champions. Albeit, Morrison and Truth are rising stars but they do not belong in a tag team match.

Three individuals who have made it their life's goal to surpass their predecessors are The Hart Dynasty. With Bret Hart, a man who vowed never to set foot back into the WWE, having his final match against Vince McMahon at this years WrestleMania, it would have been proper to have the Harts contending at this year's WrestleMania. The fact that WWE has barely taken the time to build these future legends is credited to their ongoing lack of appreciation for tag teams. These are the kids of the legendary Hart Foundation and British Bulldogs, and they have what it takes to not allow the tag team division to just fade away.

The match between John Morrison and R-Truth against The Hart Dynasty went rather quick. Morrison started off the match, took most of the beating, then tagged in Truth to strike Tyson Kidd with the Lie Detector as he kept David Hart Smith from breaking the cover.

Morrison and Truth have amassed another win as Miz has been absent from RAW, NXT, and SmackDown. Yet, the Big Show scored a major victory over John Cena during this week's WrestleMania Rewind.

Street fight or Straightedge?
Luke Gallows vs. Rey Mysterio

For weeks, the pending match between Rey Mysterio and C.M. Punk at WrestleMania awaited for a confirmation. What type of match would these two compete in? My original idea of a Luchas de Apuestas match (Hair vs. Mask) was thrown out the window since the match has been decided on a Street Fight.

Rey Mysterio accepted Punk's WrestleMania challenge, and requested that match be a Street Fight. With Bret Hart and Vince McMahon having a No Holds Barred match, how is Punk-Mysterio's match different?

C.M. Punk also instilled a stipulation, if Rey loses to "the Right Hand of the Straightedge Soceity," Luke Gallows, and lose at WrestleMania as well, then Rey would have to take Punk's hand and pledge the straightedge life.

C.M. Punk showed photos taken from last week to illustrate Rey's daughter's lost of faith in her father. He explained that straightedge will help Rey become the man that his family expects him to be.

In the Straightedge Society, Luke Gallows is the muscels, while Serena, as she exhibitied in this match, provides the distractions. Rey Mysterio lost the match to Luke Gallows, which establishes the stipulation that if Rey loses at 'Mania, he must join the Straightedge Society. But Rey destroyed Luke Gallows at the end of the match. A similar intensity of when Batista destroyed Mysterio at the end of their Bragging Rights match.

At WrestleMania: Rey Mysterio vs. C.M. Punk (If Mysterio loses he must join the Straightedge Society).

The Heart Break Kid Strikes Back!
The Undertaker vs. Drew McIntyre

Teddy Long issued this main-event match to symbolize Drew McIntyre's "undefeated" streak against Undertaker who has a real Undefeated Streak. Knowing full well that McIntyre indeed lost to both Kane and Matt Hardy, Long felt it prudent to teach McIntyre what a real Undefeated streak meant.

The Undertaker is a really scary individual as he looks on with dark eyes and grabs and pulls you out of the ring. The imagery is that of a demon or hellhound dragging down cursed souls to the depths of hell. But McIntyre asserted himself with a side scoop slam.

The match ended with a choke slammed followed by the Tombstone Pile driver. Last week, having destroyed four men in the ring (Cryme Tyme and Hart Dynasty), Undertaker has been sending Michaels a message that his career is coming to an end. But when Undertaker walked up that ramp and looked back at the brash young version of Shawn Michaels, The Heart Break Kid, Shawn Michaels surprised him with a super kick.

What started out as a slow build up of talking and video packages has now become phsyical. In one week, The Streak vs. The Career.

SmackDown Results: 3/5/10 - Too Much Rated-R Momentum

Grudge between Edge and Big Show

Last week, Edge competed in one of the most impressive main-events to date on SmackDown, against The Miz. Holding a victory over one-half of the Unified Tag Team Champions, it is only a matter of time before the other-half pays a visit. Most people just assume that it is a tag team thing, collect victories over the dominating tag team and you gain momentum. But there is a significance of Edge taking on The Big Show.

The whole feud between Edge and Chris Jericho started when they won the Unified Tag Team Championships at The Bash. They were the dream team, the two most diabolic Canadians in all of the WWE, but tragedy struck when Edge injured his Achilles tendon. As a result, Chris Jericho replaced him with The Big Show at Night of Champions. Chris Jericho, during his Slammy speech, thanked Edge for getting injured or else he would have never had the opportunity to make the Big Show his partner.

Big Show: I eat pieces of crap like you for breakfast!
Edge: You eat pieces of crap for breakfast?

This strange dialogue between Show and Edge comes from Adam Sandler's film, Happy Gilmore. In the movie, Shooter McGavin was the big shot in the golfing world, while Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) was the guy who didn't have a chance. In addition, Happy Gilmore was also an aspiring hockey player, which further connects Gilmore with Edge. The use of this dialogue could be a reminder of Show's role as Captain Insano in The Waterboy; the possibility of Adam Sandler hosting Monday Night RAW; or a set up to Show's film Knucklehead where he plays a quirky giant.

Drew's first loss, again; Matt Hardy qualifies for Money in the Bank
(Money in the Bank Qualifying Match) Drew McIntyre vs. Matt Hardy

Call it what you will McMahon, but last week, Drew McIntyre did suffer his first loss to Kane. But, by order of Vince McMahon, the loss was erased from the record books, and Drew would still be considered undefeated. And because Drew never lost that match, and Kane just so happened to qualify, he would be given another qualifying match against Matt Hardy.

Accompanied by his NXT rookie, Justin Gabriel, Matt Hardy delivered Drew's first official loss. Drew McIntyre truly impressive in this match, made several attempts to ground Matt Hardy. With a series of headlocks, abdominal stretches, and a Northern Lights pin, Drew appeared unstoppable in his WrestleMania quest. Drew even evaded a Twist of Fate and went straight for Future Shock, but Matt Hardy countered with a back drop. Then Drew offset Hardy's second Twist of Fate into a Jackknife pin, but Hardy would shift McIntyre into a victory roll for the win.

In total disbelief of losing two weeks in a row, Drew McIntyre vowed that he would make it to WrestleMania. Drew has two options: he can either defend his Intercontinental Title at WrestleMania, or he can sneak over to RAW and compete in the final Money in the Bank Qualifying Match.

Dolph Ziggler not up to Gold Standard
Dolph Ziggler vs. Shelton Benjamin

Dolph Ziggler and Shelton Benjamin both qualified for Money in the Bank, but how exactly would these two match up in the ring? Shelton Benjamin, making his fifth appearance in the Money in the Bank ladder match, has the most experience not only in ladder matches but wrestling, period. Dolph Ziggler, who restarted his stagnant career by qualifying, is an amateur compared to The Gold Standard. Ziggler let his temper get the best of him, and once again, attempted a sleeper hold. And to refute what Matt Striker says during this move, no, Dolph Ziggler has not executed the sleeper to perfection. If the sleeper was executed correctly, then the opponent would collapse and not be able to struggle free. The last two moves of the match were sloppy, when Ziggler tried to strike with the Zig-zag, and then struck with PayDirt, Ziggler did not fall the right way. No matter how the move looked, Shelton Benjamin picked up the win.

The Book of Ezekiel condemns Asian Rednecks
Ezekiel Jackson vs. Jimmy Wang Yang

When Jimmy Wang Yang stands in the ring that can only mean one thing, it is time for a squash match. The final ECW Champion, as written in the WWE record books, Ezekiel Jackson was signed to SmackDown by Teddy Long. Aside from a few drop kicks by Yang, Ezekiel decimated him with the Book of Ezekiel (Ura-nage).

Luke Gallows, better than expected
Luke Gallows vs. Rey Mysterio

Unlike his Festus in-ring gimmick, Luke Gallows is a competent wrestler. His match against Mysterio was top-notch to what he brings to the Straightedge Society. Despite losing the match, Gallows forcibly latched onto Mysterio and flung him to the turnbuckle. He would then ground Mysterio with a chin lock, evade a crossbody with a throw-a-way slam, and power out of Rey's Dragon Sleeper by inching his body towards the ropes.

Mysterio attempted the 619, but this is where the Straightedge is so resourceful because they are so deceptive, utilizing every member as Serena blocked Mysterio off from the 619. Scenes of NXT, C.M. Punk looked to distract Mysterio long enough for Gallows to capitalize, but he shifted his weight and caught Gallows in a roll-up.

C.M. Punk-Rey Mysterio bout at WrestleMania is coming along nicely, but the following weeks needs to focus on Mysterio's past drug addictions, in which he admitted to in his book.

John Morrison reverts back to tag teaming
(#1 Contender's Triple-Threat Tag Team Match) John Morrison and R-Truth vs. The Hart Dynasty vs. Cryme Tyme

Last week, John Morrison and R-Truth let Dolph Ziggler get in the way of their WrestleMania dreams, but, together, they have one last opportunity. A Triple-Threat Tag Team Tournament to determine the #1 contenders for ShowMiz's Unified Tag Team Titles. Morrison and Truth came up with such team names as "This n' that," "Black Magic and the White Shadow," "Rock n' Rap," or simply "The New Unified Tag Team Champions."

Also in the tournament were The Hart Dynasty and Cryme Tyme. The most seasoned team in this tournament were The Hart Dynasty, and with Bret Hart having possibly his final match at WrestleMania, it would have been a special night for all the Harts to compete. As for Cryme Tyme, they are going through the motions that unsuccessful tag teams go through before either being split up, or released.

Shad Gaspard started the match against John Morrison before David Hart Smith could sneak in a tag. D.H. impressively executed three belly-to-back suplexes in a row, with John Morrison as his sparring partner. Then JTG would add on to Morrison's punishment. The majority of the match was focused on John Morrison, instead of The Hart Dynasty. In WWE story-telling, this is usually an indicator that Morrison-Truth would go on to win the match. Which, after Morrison tagged in R-Truth and performed a crossbody knocking over both DH and Shad out of the ring, Truth connected with the Lie Detector on Tyson Kidd for the win.

During a dark match at WrestleMania 25, the WWE and World Tag Team Titles were unified after The Miz and John Morrison lost to The Colons. This year, The Miz and John Morrison, once the greatest tag team of the 21st Century, are now on opposing sides. Not exactly the type of match that John Morrison would best be utilized, since showing a strong performance a few weeks ago inside the Elimination Chamber, as the last of three competitors. The big match on the card is Edge facing Chris Jericho for the World Heavyweight Title, but a tag team match for John Morrison is a step back.

At WrestleMania: Unified Tag Team Championship Match: ShowMiz vs. John Morrison and R-Truth

The 500-pound Spear
Edge vs. The Big Show

The World's Largest Athlete has claimed many a victory with the Kayo punch, but Edge has vowed to spear his way to his 10th World Title reign. The last time these two confronted was during last year's WrestleMania, in a Triple-Threat Match in which Edge was the defending champion. But with the passing of a year comes new rivalries.

Edge, just coming back from a career-ending injury, has been non stop at main-eventing every SmackDown since. But after getting hit with the initial head-butt, the tone of the match would be dictated by Big Show. He followed up with a clotheline, a chop across the chest, and a scoop slam, Show appeared unstoppable. But Edge regained momentum by striking with a neckbreaker DDT from off the top rope, and evading a chokeslam into another DDT. Then once again, Edge's promise came to fruition as a spear to the 500lb giant garnered him the victory.

Chris Jericho attempted to sneak attack Edge with the World Heavyweight Title, but Edge speared Jericho again. But after six weeks of consecutive spears to Chris Jericho, is Edge gaining too much momentum going into this match? Chris Jericho is after all the Best in the World at what he does, and what he does best is win matches. Chris Jericho did, back in the day, defeat both The Rock and Stone Cold on the same night to become Undisputed Champion, and he wasn't even in his prime. Chris Jericho, who has never fiend an injury, in the best shape of his life, is in his prime. Edge, who is taking on too many competitors in such a short return from his Achilles tendon injury, is working off his ring rust. But all that can be said is that this match will be one for the record books. Will Chris Jericho get speared yet again, or will Edge's hype fall down like Daniel Byran's when he tapped to the Liontamer?

NXT Results: 3/2/10 - Week 2, The Pros will Judge the Rookies

Otunga not a fan of the Truth; Straightedge assist for Young
David Otunga w/R-Truth vs. Darren Young w/Straightedge Society

Welcome once again to WWEStrikesBack's NXT blog post. Last week was the inaugural episode which surpassed the ratings of any past episode of ECW on ScyFy, and is growing into a phenomenon. NXT Host Matt Striker, who can also be seen as the color commentator on Friday Night SmackDown, explained another concept to the enigma that is NXT. At the end of the season, all the pros will have a chance to vote for, or against, a rookie of their choosing. However, a pro cannot vote for or against their own rookie. So guys like Daniel Bryan and Skip Sheffield need not worry about what their mentors have to say.

Now, the opening contest was a rematch of last week's squash match between Darren Young and the A-list celebrity, David Otunga. Darren Young has had a hard time earning the respect from his mentor, C.M. Punk. The Straightedge Savior of the Straightedge Society really wants nothing to do with Young because of his "party" lifestyle. As for David Otunga, it may appear that he is on the same page as his mentor, but it doesn't feel that he is paying attention. The match set off in a basic wrestling format, nothing too flashy, possibly a few drop kicks by Young. Otunga delivers some powerhouse maneuvers, a back body drop slam and a scoop slam, but remained grounded through various head locks by Darren Young.

Then the match took a surprise turn when Luke Gallows went to the other side of the ring to confront R-Truth. David Otunga, momentarily distracted, went for a running lariat but was tripped by C.M. Punk on the outside. The momentary trip allowed Young to go for a full nelson powerslam for the victory. The score is now 1-1. Despite the assist, the Straightedge Society walked away without congratulating Darren Young on his first win on NXT.

Then if that wasn't strange, then David Otunga shoving R-Truth, blaming him for the loss, should have raised an eye brow. Later on, during Otunga's backstage interview with NXT Host, Matt Striker, his mentor confronted Otunga telling him that he would not make a name off of R-Truth. The two brawled in the back, making it obvious that David Otunga never had any respect for his mentor, and that is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but.

Wade Barrett is Quality
Wade Barrett w/Chris Jericho vs. Daniel Bryan w/The Miz

After a week's time, the world is talking about Daniel Bryan on NXT. But most importantly, The Best Wrestler in the World taking on The World Heavyweight Champion, who is the Best in the World at What he does, Chris Jericho in last week's main-event. Photos have been posted on wwe.com and all over the web, of the hellacious injury incurred during that match. During a running dive through the middle ropes, rarely seen in the WWE, Chris Jericho slammed Daniel Bryan back-first into the announce table. And the submission master ironically tapped out to Chris Jericho's liontamer (aka The Real Walls of Jericho). This week, Daniel's mentor, The Miz, booked him in a match against Jericho's rookie, Wade Barrett.

Wade Barrett, confident and eloquent in his abilities, hails from Manchester, England and has come to the WWE for big paychecks. Barrett fought in the streets of London for petty cash, and realizes that in order to make the most money, he has to thrive in a global phenomenon that is the WWE. Wade has also expressed in his interview that it doesn't matter host fast his opponent is, because he is 6'5 and he knows how to use his height to his advantage.

Chris Jericho was on commentary praising his protege, with such terms as "majesty," and "arms like an eagle." Chris Jericho is the best possible mentor that Wade Barrett could have ever hoped for, because Jericho elevates and creates stars better than anyone in the business. And Wade Barrett, after pinning Daniel's with a modified fireman's carry slam, will continue to rise to the top as long as he listens to Chris Jericho.

Daniel Bryan, still injured from last week's match, sucked it up and took on the tallest rookie on NXT. Daniel's may be considered the best in the world, but losing two matches in a row is not looking well to the pros, who will judge at the end of the season. Then again, Daniel Bryan was fighting at half speed and managed an impressive running knee strike on the outside. But he was unable to capitalize on another high-risk maneuver, after falling off the top rope.

A South African Hardy?
Justin Gabriel and Matt Hardy vs. Skip Sheffield and William Regal

Thus far, we have seen every rookie wrestle once or twice in the ring, but the main-event showcased the remaining two rookies having yet to make an appearance. The main-event was a tag team match scheduled for one fall. On one side of the ring we had Matt Hardy and his rookie, Justin Gabriel, and on the opposing side, William Regal and his rookie, Skip Sheffield.

Now, WWE presented a special video package interview with Skip Sheffield and what he brings to NXT. At first, just hearing the name, one would have assumed with a surname like Sheffield that he hailed from England, but far from it. Skip Sheffield is a Texan, and not the John "Bradshaw" Layfield Texan, but a heavy-accented southern from College Station, Texas. He says that he is an entertainer and he likes to make people laugh. But at the same time he likes to deliver "knuckle sandwiches, and slices of humble pie" to his opponents. Skip's catchphrase is "Yep, yep, yep, what it do," and no one has been able to figure out what it means exactly, except that it is fun to say in the ring. One man who is not happy with Skip Sheffield is his mentor William Regal, who would have fared better with the likes of Daniel Bryan or Wade Barrett.

As for Justin Gabriel, Matt Hardy has mentioned on his youtube channel that he is suppose to resemble AJ Styles' ring work. But for WWE's sake, Matt Hardy described Justin as a young Matt Hardy, and that he will bring exciting aerial maneuvers to the WWE. A South African Matt Hardy, or possibly an attempt to replace Jeff Hardy? Not quite sure what I'm talking about? Well, in the match, Matt and Justin double teamed on Skip Sheffield which resembled the Omega move. Then Matt Irish-whipped Skip into the corner and set up for a modified Poetry in Motion as Justin went for a cross body. And the finisher screamed Hardy Boyz, when Matt connected with the Twist of Fate on William Regal, tagged in Justin Gabriel, who went for the 450° splash to get the pinfall. Matt Hardy is Justin Gabriel's sensei, and possibly Justin will become an MF'er (Mattitude Follower).

The relationship between Regal and Sheffield started off on a rocky start, but hopefully they can get it together by next week. And as for Justin Gabriel, he reminds me of an aspiring Evan Bourne than anything else. So hopefully Justin can strive above the flashy aerialist, or else he'll become a future jobber.

WWE Superstars Results: 2/25/10 - 3 More Sign to RAW

William Regal joins RAW; Semi-All-American victory

The first official WWE Superstars after the demise of WWE-ECW featured two RAW, and two SmackDown matches. The opening match featured the team of Santino Marella and Chris Masters taking on Jack Swagger and William Regal.

Former-ECW superstars are either signing with RAW, SmackDown, or the unemployment line. So far, Christian and Yoshi Tatsu, seen this past Monday Night, have signed with RAW; and this opening match confirms William Regal's signing with RAW as well. An interesting set up with William Regal, a blue blooded Englishman, teaming with the All-American-American, Jack Swagger.

Regal's role on RAW is uncertain, seeing as his last stint featured him in a series of failed title matches against then-United States Champion, Kofi Kingston. Then there's the announcement that Ezekiel Jackson has signed with SmackDown, meaning that Regal's managerial services are now over.

Santino Marella keeps stating, "Beware of the Cobra," but if this is in regards to the terribly made G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra movie, then he is too late. Then again, Santino's cobra strike must be so devastating that it cannot be witnessed on free-television, or Santino is just an idiot because he has never connected with that move.

Chris Masters almost hooked in the Master Lock on Jack Swagger, but was distracted by William Regal. Due to Regal's distraction, Jack Swagger connected with the Gut Wrench powerbomb on Chris Masters for the win.

Zack Attack on RAW

Another pair of superstars that have signed with RAW are Zack Ryder and Rosa Mendes. In his first match against Primo Colon, with Rosa at ring side, Jerry Lawler was hard pressed to call any of Zack Ryder's moves. Thankfully for Rosa Mendes, she provided ample distraction to the Primo with her Spanish banter; thus allowing Zack Ryder to connect with the Zack Attack.

Zack Ryder, with his unique gimmick, and even more impressive offense, will really make a great addition to RAW, Woo woo woo, you know it!

Straightedge is the way, or else

Luke Gallows, accompanied by Serena, honored the following match to their mentor and savior, C.M. Punk. Punk is reaching people with his teachings of a straightedge lifestyle. Gallows and Serena follow Punk as lambs to the Lord. I wouldn't like to insinuate that Punk is a Christ-figure, but he does have devoted followers to a set system of beliefs that involve a baptismal head shaving. So spin it how you will, but Straightedge, as the local jobber learned after being pinned with "The Twelfth Step," the Gallow's Pole, means that they are better than you.

Maria Kanellis' Final Match

Last week, Maria was the victim of a discus clothesline from Natalya, losing the match for her team. Yet, this time around, it was Maria's Valentine buddy, Matt Hardy who fell to The Hart Attack.

In Maria's final match, as she was released the following day, February 26, 2010, was dominated by Natalya yet again. Natalya, for the most part, mocked Maria and the Punjabi team for their silly dances. Maria managed to get in a running bull dog, when trying to protect Matt from a sneak attack, but he still lost by a double team effort from Tyson Kidd and David Hart Smith.

It is safe to say that this feud will end soon enough, seeing as Maria is no longer available to feud with Natalya. From this match, only two people were impressive: Matt Hardy and DH Smith. When Tyson attempted a high-risk move from the top turnbuckle, Matt countered with a powerbomb. Later on, Khali was tagged in, and David Hart willingly tagged himself in to take on the Punjabi Giant. As far as Maria goes, the best of luck.