DivaWatch: Mickie James

Name: Mickie Laree James
Billed Height: 5' 4"
Billed from: Richmond, Virginia
Signature Move(s): Mick Kick, Mickie-DDT
Highlights: WWE Women's Champion (4 times), WWE Divas' Champion (1 time, current)
Entrance Music: "Obsession" by Jim Johnston

Mickie James won the Divas' Title from Maryse at Night of Champions, making her the 2nd Diva to win both WWE women titles (the other being Michelle McCool). Mickie has had three successful title defenses so far: against Gail Kim, Beth Phoenix, and Alicia Fox.

WWE recently started pushing Alicia Fox as a contender for Mickie's Title, but after the Hell in a Cell ppv, WWE may be holding off on the push and instead have "The Glamazon" Beth Phoenix pursue the title again.

Three weeks ago, Mickie James lost a match to Beth Phoenix, which would allow "The Glamazon" the right to contend for the title.

Despite the loss, Mickie won a match against Rosa Mendes; successfully defended her title at Hell in a Cell; and during the Diva Bowl (10/5/09) she Mickie-DDT'ed the Women's Champion Michelle McCool and pinned Alicia Fox, thus winning the Diva Bowl for her team.

Mickie James continues to prove her tenacicity within the squared circle of WWE and proves a favorite with WWETheReturn Blog.

Final Assessment: Mickie James needs better competition because what's the point in being the Champion if there's no one really to fight?

Ruthless Roundtable Dominates ECW; New Ring Announcer; ECW Not So Extreme

ECW opened up with William Regal and his Roundtable, Ezekiel Jackson and Vladimir Kozlov, making their way to the ring to announce the #1 Contender for Christian's ECW Title.

In light of what happened to GM Tiffany, Regal felt it critical to name himself as the new #1 Contender. This decision was not popular amongst many of the ECW fans, but none more spoken than Zack Ryder.

Zack Ryder was screwed over last week from his one-on-one match against Christian and now William Regal is #1 Contender?

With both parties arguing over contendership status, Christian came out with 3 people, he felt, more deserving for a title shot.

1) A Janitor 2) Tony Atlas 3) Yoshi Tatsu

Yoshi Tatsu has been winning matches as of late, and pinned both Regal and Ryder in the past couple of weeks. Should he be considered #1 Contender?

Honestly, Yoshi Tatsu just arrived in the WWE and should not get a title shot already. How about people who have actually strived for years for a title? This recent yo-yo effect with the World Titles amongst the WWE Superstars is annoying. The WWE and World Heavyweight Titles have become interchangeable - Orton said, "I am now a 6-time WWE Champion." Wrong, he is a 5x WWE Champion and 1x World Heavyweight Champion. The correct term is a 6x World Champion.

Thing about ECW, it's mostly a developmental show with 1 title. If one wins the ECW Title, it doesn't make you the best in WWE, just the best on ECW. Despite ECW being considered a 3rd brand, it is not equal to SmackDown or RAW. The Real ECW had Mid-level titles and was not a brand it was its whole company. And has anyone notice that their is nothing Extreme about The Land of Extreme? What happened to Tornado Tag Teams? What happened to blood, thumb tacks, and flaming tables?

Back to ECW, Tiffany has returned to resume her role as GM and announced 3 matches that would take place during the course of the night. WWE Storyline is that Tiffany was involved in a car accident, explaining the arm cast. In reality, she injured herself at an FCW event.

First match: Vladimir Kozlov and Ezekiel Jackson vs. Tommy Dreamer and Goldust. No, the WWE is not forming a new tag team, but for the past three or so weeks, Dreamer and Dust have been involved in Tag Team action. It's surprising how WWE is building Goldust, seeing as this is a multiple go-around in the WWE again. Dreamer was aggressive in the ring, which is good seeing as they are going up against two muscular giants. Kozlov and Jackson build some credibility as a tag team as they face an actual team of superstars. The destruction of jobbers was getting a little stale.

Second Match: William Regal vs. Yoshi Tatsu. The match to determine whether Tatsu's win last week was a fluke. And after this match, it might have been. However, the referee gave the win to Yoshi Tatsu, despite the fact that Regal's foot was under the rope. Josh Matthews said that a Ref's call is absolutely final - well, on the contrary, if the GM decides to, they can change the decision or have the match restarted. Appears Tiffany avoided the situation.

Main Event: ECW Champion Christian vs. Zack Ryder. The announcers stated that these two competitors have had two classic matches together and that Christian is getting closer to figuring Ryder Out. As I recall, Christian pinned Ryder twice, so if anyone should be figuring who out, it's Ryder. It's one thing for Ryder to come out in half trunk/tights, but that see through black shirt is NOT cool bro! The match would have made a nice tri-fecta in their rivalry, if it wasn't for the Ruthless Roundtable attacking Christian outside of the ring. Not only did they destroy Christian, but they attacked Zack Ryder for speaking out.

And just incase you haven't noticed, ECW has a new ring announcer by the name of Lauren Mayhew. She is a singer and actress, most likely hired to take over Lilian Garcia's singing of the National Anthem at WWE events. A lot of people were unimpressed by the new announcer's ability to introduce superstars - but everyone has to start somewhere. Not everyone is a Justin Roberts or a Tony Chimel on their first night. Through time, she will get better - I think, lol.

Final Assessment: ECW needs to become 2 hours long like the rest of WWE, and introduce a mid-level title. Possibly bring back the Hardcore Title? And hire more superstars - new people are the future of the company. Mayhew is rather new to the whole experience and will need a lot of practice before she can fill Lilian's shoes. Regal was cheated from victory last night, its time that ECW realized that Regal is a force to be reckoned with.

Ben Roethlisberger Joins DX Union; Iron Man Match Revealed; The Miz is the NEW United States Champion

It is no secret that WWE lost a lot of ratings last week with Rev. Al Sharpton as the Guest Host, but the WWE became popular again with Pittsburgh Steeler's Quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger calling the shots.

Ben received mix reactions from the crowds, but it was strictly a feud between Eagles and Steelers fans. But as Big Ben mentioned, tonight we are all a part of the WWE Universe!

He started off RAW in a big way with a Divas' Bowl, featuring divas from all three brands in a major 2 teamed tag match. Divas' Champion Mickie James was the captain of her team (a team of faces) against Women's Champion Michelle McCool, captain of the Heel Team. Gail Kim was the special guest referee for the match, mostly due to her ruptured breast implant that refrains her from competition. Rosa Mendes started off for her team and starting wailing her arms in an uncontrollable state of fury and went Karate Kid with The Crane stance. Let's just say she didn't last long. Eve Torres executed an impressive standing Senton (haven't seen that from a Diva in ever). What was nice about this match, and bearable, was that all the Divas were able to show off their signature moves. But it was Mickie James who not only DDT'ed the Women's Champion, but pinned her opponent from last night, Alicia Fox, for the decisive victory of her team.

Randy Orton interrupted the celebration to talk about his recent victory over John Cena in Hell in a Cell and he's tired of John Cena. Well, Cena was surprisingly upbeat because he assumed that he would cash in on his rematch clause. With Orton refusing, something had to be settled once and for all. At Sunday's Hell in a Cell, the crowd were split, one half rooting for Cena and the other for Orton. This has not just become a feud, but it has become The feud and at Bragging Rights it all ends. Cena challenged Orton to an Iron Man Match: 60 minutes and the one with the most decisions leaves WWE Champion - no more rematches. But Orton went a step further: No disqualifications, no count-outs. And he went further still: If Cena wins then he is the WWE Champion no questions asked; but if Orton wins, Cena has to leave RAW forever - go to SmackDown, ECW it doesn't matter. The two have agreed on the terms and believe me this will be the most talked about match for years to come. Will John Cena become the WWE Champion, or will he be forced to leave RAW forever?

The following was a match between Jack Swagger and Primo Colon. Anyone wonder where Carlito is? No... just me? Jack Swagger is right that he was not pinned during the Triple Threat Match on Sunday, but even though he didn't win the belt, he still looks and smells like a champion. His promise to the WWE Universe is not to get pinned for the rest of the year. Swagger did have an undefeated streak for the longest on ECW so I believe he can go undefeated for the rest of the year. Swagger faced another high flyer this week: Primo Colon. But high flying won't work for a 2x All American with impeccable wrestling ability and strength. Since this is the start date of his new resolution: Jack Swagger is 1-0.

Then there was a tag team match: MVP and WSM vs. Chavo Guerrero and "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters. MVP and WSM proved that their union was not a one time thing, by defeating the newly formed team of Masters and Guerrero. Mark Henry looks as if he injured or just hurt his knee during the World's Strongest Splash. But Michael Cole does mention that Mark Henry does leave the ring on his own power, which speaks lot about the strenght of WSM. Masters started blaming Chavo for the loss, much like Masters did to his former tag team partner Carlito. Masters attempted a Master Lock, until this time Hornswoggle returned the favor from last week, and saved Chavo.

The Miz requested, from Ben Roethlisberger, another shot at the US Title. Sure he got pinned by Kofi Kingston, and several times before that, but this is his birthday week and all he asks is for one more chance. Roethlisberger set a stipulation: if The Miz loses he must utter the words, "I am The Miz and I'm... Awful..." With that in mind, and the announce team begging for The Miz to lose, failed to get their wish. Instead The Miz gave himself a gift for his birthday, his first singles title. Morrison and The Miz have argued in the locker rooms, on the news, and on dirt sheets claiming one to be The Michaels and the other The Jannetty. But after last night, The Miz has finally captured the United States Champion: He is a 2x Slammy Award Winning, Former WWE and World Tag Team Champion, and is now THE NEW UNITED STATES CHAMPION, THE MIZ! Congrats on the new title victory. If you notice, Kofi Kingston seemed upset during the match, maybe it's a sign of a heel change?

Of course it wouldn't be Monday Night RAW, without an appearance from SmackDown's Unified Tag Team Champions - Chris Jericho and The Big Show. They interrupted Roethlisberger's announcements and started badgering him. But Big Ben proved that he doesn't leave anywhere without some back up: The Defensive linemen of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Big Show didn't seem so tough when confronted by the Steel Curtain of Ben's crew. And to add insult to injury, DX came out in support of Roethlisberger. DX demanded a challenge against JeriShow to see who actually was the better team. Both teams have won their matches at Sunday's pay-per-view, but one team actually went through Hell and Back. A side note: contrary to popular belief the DX faction have held tag team gold - Triple H recruited Tag Team Champs The New Age Outlaws - but Triple H and Michaels together have never held tag team gold together, which is why a battle between JeriShow could possible set up a future title match. However, it doesn't seem likely as that was not the stipulation, it was just for... well, Bragging Rights. DX won the match after disposing of the Big Show and connecting with Sweet Chin Music to Jericho - but should DX really have won? When Jericho left the ring and exit blocked by Roethlisberger and the rest of the defensive linemen, why didn't the ref start a 10 count? DX should have won the match via count-out not pinfall.

Final Assessment: RAW was a 100-fold better than last week's. We witnessed a great title match and the crowning of a new United States Champion, and the set up for what should be an incredible match at Bragging Rights.

DX Wins the War of Hell; Kofi Still Champion

The final title defense was a Triple Threat Match for Kofi Kingston’s United States Championship. Now, Kofi has defended the title successfully in two Fatal Four-Ways, a Six Pack Challenge, and numerous single defenses. The man is possibly one of the luckiest title holders in the WWE thus far. But does Kofi really deserve to be champion for so long? Since being drafted to RAW, Kingston has become the Intercontinental Champion and World Tag Team Champion. However, the last time he had a feud was back in ECW against Shelton Benjamin. His opponents for the night, The Miz and Jack Swagger, have disregarded Kofi as an actual threat to their title match. Miz and Swagger have a better standing feud with one another that it’s sad that Kofi is stuck in the middle of this. And it’s understandable seeing as both are egotistical and believe they deserve the title without actually fighting for it. Carlito would actually be a good match for Kofi Kingston, seeing as both are suppose to be from the Caribbean. That was until Kofi changed the country where he’s billed from now – Ghana, West Africa. And you know what would be nice… if Kofi actually got angry for a change and spoke on the mic. But that’s just me. This match was disappointing because both Jack Swagger and The Miz were primed to win that title.

And the final match of the night was contested again inside Hell in a Cell. D-Generation X reformed to take on Legacy, who they successfully defeated at SummerSlam. But then they lost to them in a Submission’s Count Anywhere match at Breaking Point. With each side holding a victory over the other, this dispute had to be settled once and for all inside Hell’s Playground. DX, not only did they stop taking Legacy lightly, but they were intent on ending the match early by attacking them at the entrance ramp. The battle, for the most part, took place outside of the Cell, until Legacy trapped Michaels inside the cell alone. Triple H attempted to pry the cell door open with a steel chair, which ended up being taken and used against HBK. Legacy then went for the same double submission that forced Michaels to tap out last time. Usually, when the same finish is being applied in an identical situation, it usually means that lighting will NOT strike twice. Triple H arrived on the scene with a pair of bolt cutters to gain entryway inside Satan’s Structure and save his partner. The match ended with Sweet Chin Music against the jaw of Ted DiBiase. Some people complain that the victory should have gone to Legacy seeing as they are the future of the company, but it was experience that won the fight. Maybe next time Legacy won’t be so cocky after winning just one match.

Overall, the pay-per-view was decent. I cannot complain seeing 2 World Champions were crowned and those that I expected to win, did. However, the US Title match is still disappointing. It’s been said, a champion doesn’t define a wrestler, but the wrestler defines the title; except, Kofi has not defined that title.

This is the end of the 3 article series of the Hell in a Cell ppv results. Now let us look forward to WWE’s new ppv Bragging Rights, which will be taking the place of Cyber Sunday.

John Cena Screws Up; JeriShow Remain Unified; Truthfully, McIntyre Won

The following match was for the Unified Tag Team Titles: Chris Jericho and The Big Show vs. Batista and Rey Mysterio. This reunion is a little offsetting, seeing as Batista was brought over to SmackDown to be in the World Title picture, while Mysterio was just suspended for failing the wellness policy. It was a spur of the moment kind of deal to match these two up again in hopes to wrangle up some more ticket and ppv sales. It was quite irresponsible for WWE to place Mysterio in a title match, when he was just suspended. Also, Batista and Mysterio did not win any qualifying matches to contest for the titles, it was solely on the basis of Batista pinning Jericho and then beating Big Show via disqualification. With not much to base this feud on, Batista and Mysterio did what every opposing tag team has done so far, isolate Jericho and hope for the best; but in the end, it's Big Show who is the deciding factor. Don't get me wrong, I am thrilled that JeriShow have retained their titles time and time again... but it's always the same ending! Big Show clobbers someone with the KO Punch and the match is over. I'd like to see a Code Breaker or a Walls of Jericho win a match once in a while. You know... to shake things up! Now seeing as WWE is upset with CM Punk and Dolph Ziggler lost to John Morrison, it appears that the reunion may have been a one time deal as Batista and Mysterio may set off on their own paths in pursuit of single titles.

The second Hell in a Cell Match was for the WWE Championship: John Cena vs. Randy Orton. Now, it's one thing to open up the show with a World Title match, but to have the last World Title match thrown into the middle of the pay-per-view... what were they thinking? John Cena has been going on about how this was Orton's final chance at the WWE Title. Really? Cause Orton could just win another contender's match and instant title shot! But usually when the Champion says it’s the challenger’s final chance - you can usually put your money on the challenger. Randy Orton not only pinned, but he punted Cena's skull for the title win. Consider this as the match that never took place at No Mercy 2007. Randy Orton has only been in one Hell in a Cell match in his career - one more than Cena - but he lost to The Undertaker. But after last night's victory, he is now 1-1. Now, the WWE Creative staff were rattling their brains on how to make each hell in a cell unique, while still trying to keep to WWE’s PG environment. The theme of the ppv "Monster" by Skillet, was about Orton and what he would do to become Champion again even if it meant shedding some blood. However, things didn't go as planned as John Cena lost the blade mid-match. What is this blade you ask? Well, in wrestling, wrestlers hide a small blade in their wrist band or trunks to insert a small cut for the bleeding effect. Apparently, creative team got the ok to show blood on TV and it would’ve been a great effect if it wasn’t for Cena. Despite how things went down, it was still a brutal match that kept to the PG standards.

The Drew McIntyre and R-Truth match was added less than 24 hours to the pay-per-view. It is unsure whether this or the Divas Title defense was meant to fill the void of an ECW match, but it was rather pointless. Drew McIntyre connected his Double Underhook DDT for the quick victory. It was not so much a match as it was a replay of the segments seen on SmackDown. McIntyre does not have an impressive ring persona and hopes that changes soon.

Controversy Over CM Punk; John Morrison and Mickie James Retain

The Hell in a Cell pay-per-view has replaced No Mercy with the promise of instilling a Hell in a Cell match for each of its main events. The three matches advertised as Hell in a Cell matches were D-Generation X vs. Legacy, CM Punk vs. The Undertaker for the World Heavyweight Title, and John Cena vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Title.

But the night started off, much like No Mercy 2007, with a World Title match. I know! But when the chime of the bell rung and the ramp was filled with the mist and fog, it could only be a sign that the World Heavyweight title was underway.

The first match was The Undertaker challenging CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Title inside the confines of Satan's Structure. A match that was assumed to take place last was bumped as the opening bout. Undertaker is usually rooted as the favorite in these type of matches, but after "losing" to CM Punk at Breaking Point, it would seem that WWE would allow CM Punk to avoid from being laid to Rest in Peace from the Phenom. But the match was short and simple, with CM Punk just failing to overcome the mere strength and power of the Deadman. And despite having Hell's Gate ban removed, it was The Tombstone Piledriver that won Undertaker his 7th World Title. It's been reported that due to Jeff Hardy's departure from the company, Undertaker had to come back sooner than expected, postponing much needed hip surgery, to fill in the void of the main event scene. It's also the reason why Batista was sent over to SmackDown, to one day hold the title again. But why give Taker the title? Well, CM Punk is under bad terms with the WWE company over an incident that occurred overseas in their European tour. According to Wayne Daly @OfficialXWS, it was an issue of how CM Punk was dressed and when questioned of his attire he replied, "What about John Cena?" WWE management took this as Punk believing he is better than Cena, and was reprimanded. Thus, not only did CM Punk lose the title, but the WHT match was bumped as the opening match.

The following match was John Morrison vs. Dolph Ziggler for the Intercontinental Championship. For those that don't remember, Dolph Ziggler won a #1 Contenders match over a month ago in a Triple Threat match on WWE Superstars. However, due to Rey Mysterio's failure with the Wellness Policy, Rey Mysterio was forced to drop the title. But instead of dropping the title to Ziggler, who was set to win the title at the Breaking Point ppv, the title was dropped to John Morrison instead, in what was one of the best matches in recent SmackDown history. The title match was scrapped from the Breaking Point ppv, in order to build the feud. Morrison has mostly had the upper hand when it came to making fun of Ziggler, or Mr. Ziggles, but on the Decade of SmackDown taping, Ziggler pinned Morrison with the Zig Zag, building him momentum for the match. What was an intense match of counters and close calls, eventually boiled down to John Morrison knocking down Ziggler for Starship Pain. Thus, John Morrison retained the Intercontinental Title in a hard fought match. Which was a lot better than the Ziggler-Mysterio title matches.

Then the Divas Title match between Mickie James the champion against Alicia Fox the challenger was no more than an I told you so. Fox was able to showcase some of her moves, a body scissors hold, a shoulder breaker, and an attempted scissors kick - but in the end Mickie James connected with the MickDDT. Ever since Alicia won the contender's Fatal Four-way, she has not wrestled to prove herself, instead Mickie fought each week. Sure Alicia could study her opponent all she wants, but if she is not up to par with her own ability then what's the use? Some people were upset with Alicia Fox losing, but honestly, she had no business playing with actual wrestlers.

Congrats to Undertaker for his 7th World Title Reign and for John Morrison and Mickie James on retaining their titles.

Hell in a Cell Predictions

R-Truth vs. Drew McIntyre

Prediction: Drew McIntyre

Divas Title Match

Prediction: Mickie James Retains

Unified Tag Team Titles Match

Prediction: JeriShow Retain

Triple Threat Match for United States Championship

Prediction: Jack Swagger new US Champion

Intercontinental Title Match

Prediction: John Morrison Retains

Hell in a Cell Match

Prediction: D-Generation X

World Heavyweight Title: Hell in a Cell Match

Prediction: CM Punk Retains

WWE Championship: Hell in a Cell Match

Prediction: Randy Orton becomes the new WWE Champion

This Week's ECW: 9/29/09, WWE Superstars 10/01/09, & SmackDown: 10/02/09

Finally... The Rock Guest Hosts RAW; We Remember Eddie Guerrero

Finally.... The Rock Has Come Back to Smack Down! Really? Did he really come back? Because just like the last time he appeared in WWE (2007 prior to WrestleMania 23), the Rock was sitting at home in front of his WWF Titles Trophy Case.

In all honesty, The Rock should come back to SmackDown cause has anyone seen the shape that this man is in? The man is still built like a wrestler. He is the man that started it all, SmackDown was named after him! He changed the english language (quite literally) when he said those magic words: "Laying the Smack Down on All your Candy Asses!"

And of course, The Rock comments on some of the current wrestlers: "By the way, who in the blue hell is Dolph Ziggler?" And to mocking the World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, who, in his words, should be called BM Punk for Bowel Movement Punk, which is what everyone wants to take when he opens his mouth and starts talking!

The Great One also mentions CM Punk's opponent this Sunday... The Undertaker. The Rock has never faced Punk, but he has faced The Undertaker, "The Rock has been whooping the Undertaker's Ass All Around the World!..." and then stops himself because he only won one match against The Undertaker via Disqualification. And he called for an edit, because The Undertaker is 6'10" weighs 350lbs and fears The Tombstone. - It's not a pleasant experience.

But before The Rock finished, "Now that he has tried SmackDown, maybe it's time The Rock Guest Host RAW!" And if and when The Rock guests host RAW, it should be a 3-hour event and The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment should have "One-More-Match" at the Main Event of RAW. Sadly, if there is a match, it'll most likely be a Tag-Team Match just like Trish Stratus had the last two times on RAW.

It's been four years that Eddie Guerrero passed away, and the latest video tribute to Eddie Guerrero was presented at The Decade of Smackdown. The tribute did not only chronicle his time in WWE, but also his life outside of the ring: as a baby, an adolescent, and a loving father and husband.

And signs were shown in the tribute that read, "We Will Miss You Eddie;" "Latino Heat Lives Forever;" "You Stole Our Hearts Eddie God Bless;" and "Now Heaven Has Some Latino Heat."

Many fans were sadden again about losing Eddie Guerrero and wrote to Chavo Guerrero on his Twitter Account, in which Chavo responded, "guys, don't be sad bout Eddie, Please celebrate his life! That's the way he would want it. Anyways, he's in a better place!... Happy!"

Glorious Decade of SmackDown; Undertaker's Message to CM Punk

It's been ten years.... TEN YEARS! SmackDown has been on the air. Sometimes aired on Thursday Nights, but most times aired on Friday Nights... but it was always called SmackDown!

SmackDown also featured a new theme song, "Let it Roll" by Divide The Day. I know a lot of people were scrambling around to figure out the new awesome theme of SmackDown, which is 100% better than the last song. Cause how can you have Papa Roach for RAW, Saliva and Brent Smith for ECW, and Adelita's Way for Superstars... and not have some ROCK HARD theme for SmackDown?

Now, SmackDown started the night with a Decade of Smackdown party backstage. With all the superstars from SmackDown and ECW having fun - with some current RAW guests because they got their start on SmackDown. People my also wonder, why is ECW people there? Well... it's because ECW and Smackdown roster travel together and record the shows every tuesday night.

At the party we got to see a "drunk-out-of-his-mind" Michael Cole, which should be how he commentates from now on cause he's a crazy drunk! Hornswoggle pouring out the drinks and getting a little Diva action by spanking the 2008 Playboy Model, Maria!

We also got to see some old faces - The Iron Shiek and Sgt. Slaughter, to see a rivalry still brooding, and the former SmackDown GM Vickie Guerrero; except she was not alone. She was with her new arm candy, Eric Escobar, a developmental wrestler from FCW, who she will manage on SmackDown.

The Decade of SmackDown featured four matches: Batista defeats Kane, which is the best I've seen Batista wrestle in a long time. Batista was a major power house SmackDown superstar in the day. And come this Sunday he will team up with Rey Mysterio once again for a shot at the Unified Tag Team Championships. *SmackDown Moment 2005, Mysterio and Batista teamed up to face MnM for the WWE Tag Team Titles and won. Will history repeat itself this sunday at Hell in a Cell?

The next match was The Intercontinental Champion John Morrison teaming up with The United States Champion Kofi Kingston to take on their opponents for this Sunday: Dolph Ziggler and The Miz. Kofi's second opponent, Jack Swagger, was with the SmackDown commentary team. And after weeks of Morrison making fun of Ziggler (Mr. Ziggles), Dolph had the last laugh as he connected with the Zig Zag (reverse bulldog). Will this Sunday indeed see a new Intercontinental Champion? And how will Kofi fare as he defends the United States Championship against The Miz and Jack Swagger?

The third match was for the Women's Title contested in LumberJack rules. The Divas from all the brands surrounded the ring as Melina, the challenger, took on the Champion, Michelle McCool. Melina seemed to have the upper hand by having more allies outside of the ring then did McCool, but it's not quanity but quality that Melina should have worried about. McCool may not have many friends, but when you have "The Glamazon" Beth Phoenix helping you out, that's the only friend you need. McCool retains the Championship - it would've been nice to see Melina become the new Women's Champion for the 4th time on the Decade of SmackDown.

And the Main Event... D-Generation X, WWE Champion John Cena, and The Undertaker vs. Legacy and World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk. People were probably scratching their heads, why is the Decade of SmackDown Main Event mostly RAW superstars? Well, first off, Triple H helped create the star power in the early years of SmackDown, John Cena started his career on SmackDown and, *SmackDown Moment 2005, introduced the current WWE Title. But the main reason why WWE chose the 8 of them to compete, is because each one of these Superstars will not only have a match at this Sunday's pay-per-view, but their matches will be Hell in a Cell Matches. In the end it was a battle between the #1 Contenders for the WWE and World Heavyweight Titles: Randy Orton and The Undertaker. But with Orton nowhere to run after DX and Cena disposed of Punk and the other 2 members of Legacy - Orton was laid to Rest in Peace with a hellacious Tombstone.

And I would not be a good blogger if I did not mention the awesome promo Taker had for his opponent this Sunday: "... And the pills, the drugs, and the alcohol that you so despise, you soon will crave... you soon will need... Welcome to Hell's Playground, Welcome to Satan's Structure, Welcome to Hell in a Cell!"