WWE Superstars Results: 2/11/10

Those who can't do, teach. Those who can't teach, fall to a Gut-Wrench Powerbomb

This year's Royal Rumble was one of the most star studded Rumbles ever; and a large part is due to Santino's absence. Last year, Santino Marella was not only in the Rumble, but broke The Warlord's record of the shortest time in a Royal Rumble Match. Jack Swagger, who took out Santino Marella for embarrassing him in the All-American-American Challenges, should not be disdained, but he should be praised for helping make the Rumble what it was.

Santino believed he could get the upper hand on Swagger with his new move The Cobra. Sadly, he is relying on a move that he has never successfully used, so when you go up against a pure athlete such as Jack Swagger, the result will be a Gut-Wrench Powerbomb.

Christian Regains Momentum

The ECW Champion has a lot of things on his mind. First off, this upcoming Tuesday is the final ECW. He will have to defend the title one last time against Ezekiel Jackson in an Extreme Rules Match. And he has to consider which brand to transfer to.

His sights are possibly on RAW, as Christian challenged Sheamus in a one-on-one match. The WWE Champion toppled over Christian, but safe bets are that the Peep Show will make a new home on RAW.

Zack Ryder, possibly one of the most interesting wrestlers in the WWE, will also have to decide where he will go. Seeing as RAW puts entertainment before wrestling, Zack Ryder would be right at home on the A-Brand.

This was possibly the fourth-fifth-sixth encounter between these two... And guess what? The outcome remains the same. Despite striking with the Rough Ryder, Christian powered out and eventually struck with the Killswitch.

Unbelievable Main-Event

WWE Superstars should really learn to categorize what should be labeled a main event card. The reason that ratings are as low as they are is because they feel that Dolph Ziggler versus JTG is a main event.

Dolph Ziggler, who hasn't advanced from his feuds with John Morrison or Kane, cannot expect to advance his career by fighting JTG.

As for JTG, WWE obviously favors him over Shad Gaspard. JTG has been entered into the Royal Rumble the past three years, while Shad has been on the sidelines.

The main event spot should have been reserved for ECW seeing as the champion was in action, and it was the final ECW match on WWE Superstars. But as far as this match was concerned, both seemed evenly match, and it was by a hair that Ziggler was able to walk away with a victory.

ECW Results: 2/9/10

Questions Lingering about ECW Aftermath

Only two weeks remain before ECW comes to an end, and many questions still linger.

What will happen to the ECW superstars, and the brand's title? The ECW Title will be officially defunct at the end of the final episode of ECW. And as for the superstars, they will become free agents; in other words, they will be intergrating within RAW and SmackDown.

What about the non-superstars? Not entirely sure what will happen to Tiffany, Byron Saxton, Abraham Washington, and Tony Atlas. While Josh Matthews has been moonlighting as a backstage interviewer on RAW, the future of the rest remain a mystery.

After next week, Tiffany will no longer be a GM. Yet, she seems confident with the end of ECW looming and the rise of NXT. Has WWE decided to keep her in a GM position, possibly on RAW? All I can say, Tiffany is hott, so WWE will definitely find something for her to do. Even if it means having her lace up her boots and wrestle in the ring. My two best suggestions would be: either have her become the official RAW GM, or have her become the first-ever Divas' GM.

As for Byron Saxton, he was a lousy announcer, so I'm exhillerated over the fact that I no longer have to listen to him. But it also calls into question about the set up of the announce teams for both RAW and SmackDown; because what happens when Jim Ross recovers from his 3rd Bells Palsy episode, will he still have a job?

Then there's the Abraham Washington Show.... Please I hope to all that is good that we never EVER!!!!! have to sit through the worst talk show again.

Championship Opportunities

RAW's historic title change between D-X and ShowMiz may take a detour into the hands of the new #1 contender's, Yoshi Tatsu and Goldust.

With ECW ending, the future of these superstars is uncertain, but a title win would definitely secure a spot on the main roster. Yoshi and Goldie earned the opportunity to face Show-Miz by defeating Caylen Croft and Trent Baretta. Can Yoshi and Goldie leave the final episode of ECW as the new Unified Tag Team Champions?

As for the fate of the ECW Title, Christian will defend it one last time against Ezekiel Jackson under Extreme Rules.

Shelton's Golden Enlightenment

Shelton Benjamin addressed the ECW audience about coming to ECW a second time. As the Gold Standard, he felt that he was too good for ECW. But, on his first night, Yoshi kicked him in the head and lost in 15 seconds. It was truly a wake up call, and since then, Shelton has appreciated the sport more through working with a younger crop of wrestlers just making their way into the WWE.

Shelton has had an outstanding feud with newcomer Vance Archer, who has grown in intensity and ruthlessness each and every time these two hit the ring. Vance Archer is the kind of guy I can picture wrestling for the Original "the real" ECW.

Possibly their final match on ECW, it was under no disqualifications. Which it might as well have been an Extreme Rules match, as Vance Archer dug underneath the ring to pull out a kendo stick. Then Shelton took control as he started wielding a steel chair. Shelton commanded so much control out of that steel chair as he motioned it through the air, it would have been nice if he had connected.

Shelton then appeared to be cut open, as the EMT made his way into the ring, pausing the match, to mend the cut. Two reasons for this could be: WWE is unwilling to show blood on its PG format; or for health code reasons. Shelton almost appeared that he would lose the match, especially after Vance powerbomed Shelton off the top turnbuckle. But that "cut" seemed to have ignited a fire inside of Shelton, which for the past three years have been dim. Shelton struck with PayDirt, delivering Vance Archer's second loss.

This looked like to be their final match, making me believe that after the final episode the two will be split up into different brands.

RAW Results: 2/8/10

ECW vs. WWE, The Better Champion is...?

In two weeks, The WWE Champion Sheamus will have to defend his title inside the Elimination Chamber. There is a strong possibility that Sheamus will lose the title, but he demanded from RAW Guest Host Carl Edwards to make him the final entry into the Elimination Chamber.

You can close your eyes, but not against ECW Champion Christian who interrupted the WWE Champion. Christian remarked on Edge's appearance on RAW last week and mentioned that his Championship Match could either be for the WWE or World Heavyweight Champion, leaving him quite peeved that the ECW Title was not taken into consideration. But McMahon's announcement of the cancellation of ECW put the pieces together. In two weeks, all the ECW superstars become free agents, meaning they are free to join up any show they see fit, and Christian decided to test the waters on RAW before making his decision.

In order to test the waters, Christian demanded a match against Sheamus to see who the better champion was. Well, in two weeks, the ECW Title will become vacant, making Christian the final and longest running ECW Champion in WWE history.

As for the match, Christian is used to taking on opponents that outmatch him in size, but he usually relies on his speed and agility to get the job done. But what happens when your opponent is equally as fast? Christian held off Sheamus better than I have ever seen anyone do, and possibly one of my favorite Christian matches since his return in 2009. Christian even almost got the pin after a tornado DDT, but Sheamus powered out. In the end, Christian could not evade a second Bicycle kick, and the exclamation point, the Celtic Cross.

The New Unified Tag Team Champions - ShoMiz (Like Show-Biz)

Minutes... seconds... that's all it takes for titles to change hands, and it happened in a big way on Monday Night RAW. D-Generation-X put the Unified Tag Team Titles on the line against The Straightedge Society, and The Show-Miz in a Triple Threat Elimination Match.

First off, fabulous tag team match; and finally, WWE created a stipulation where three people in a tag team match could fight at the same time, unlike those Fatal Four-way Tag Team Matches where only two competitors are allowed in the ring at a time.

There was a nice mixture of wrestlers in the ring, from the middle-weights: Shawn vs. Miz vs. C.M. Punk and the heavyweights: Triple-H vs. Big Show vs. Luke Gallows. Then at times the combination was meshed, which is great because it allows fresh competition, instead of the stale matches week after week.

After C.M. Punk was super kicked and pinned by Shawn Michaels, team Straightedge were eliminated... thus leaving The Miz and The Big Show fending off against D-Generation-X. Shawn Michaels was occupied with trying to survive against Big Show, who would not let him tag in a fresh Triple-H. Show and Miz however were celebrating too early and taking Shawn Michaels too lightly. He is after all called Mr. WrestleMania for a reason, do not take him lightly, ever.

The tragic story concluded after Triple-H was finally tagged in, and D-X looked to retain their titles, but Shawn Michaels forced tagged himself back in.

The Miz used the distraction between Triple-H and Michaels arguing to roll Michaels up for the win.

The Miz made good on his promises to retain the United States Championship, which he did at The Royal Rumble, and to capture the Unified Tag Team Championships... something he was unable to do with his partner John Morrison during the title's fusion one-year ago at WrestleMania 25.

As for The Big Show, he not only found a new partner in The Miz, who treats him like a person, but is the only man in the WWE to become a 2-time Unified Tag Team Champion. And not only that, he was able to accomplish something that he could not with Chris Jericho, and that is defeat D-Generation-X.

Congratulations to ShoMiz on becoming the New Unified Tag Team Champions.

The Fall of D-X

Last week, Shawn Michaels incurred the worst 24-hours of his life as he lost the Royal Rumble and the qualifying match for the Elimination Chamber. Shawn Michaels dreams of another shot at ending Taker's Streak seemed to have vanished, but he could at least take solace that this would be the first WrestleMania for D-X, right...?

Triple-H had to burst Michaels' bubble by reminding him that though he didn't win his qualifying match, he did. Triple-H has been in five Elimination Chamber matches and won the last four. Winning chamber matches is what Triple-H does, and he will do what he does, and that is win the chamber match, become a 14-World Champion, and go on to headline WrestleMania.

It doesn't come as a surprise that Michaels made a bad decision call when he tagged himself in, costing D-X the Unified Tag Team Titles against ShowMiz. Michaels went to see Teddy Long, who was present to see Straightedge Society in the Triple Threat Elimination, on being traded to SmackDown and taking someone's entry spot in the Elimination Chamber. Michaels plans on moving to SmackDown, taking someone's spot, becoming the World's Champion, and defending his title at WrestleMania against The Undertaker, retaining and thus... end the streak. That's a tall order, however, Teddy is unable to fulfill Michaels' wish.

Triple-H encountered Michaels and demanded that he doesn't just through his career away over this obsession. But Michaels declared that his career was over, and superkicked Teddy Long.

Mole within Legacy?

Last week I spoke about Cody Rhodes and how there was something off with the way the WWE Championship match went down at the Royal Rumble. And now the plot thickens as Cody continues to dispute with Ted DiBiase Jr. and Randy Orton.

Unlike Ted, Cody Rhodes failed to secure a spot in the Royal Rumble and he attributes that loss based on the assigned opposition. Ted defeated Mark Henry, an opponent that all three members of Legacy have defeated on numerous occasions, to secure a spot in the Elimination Chamber; while Cody had to face John Cena in a losing effort. Cody proposed that he had a much tougher opponent, while DiBiase eased by.

Randy Orton then scheduled two matches for the night: DiBiase vs. John Cena, and Cody vs. Randy Orton.

Cody Rhodes' ring prowess has considerably changed, escalating in arrogance and intensity. And for those that have wondered, the reason Rhodes does not wear knee pads is to inflict more damage with his bony knees. Hence, when Cody slapped Orton's hand away from his face and then dropped kicked him, its his evolution.

Predictably, Orton delivered much needed punishment to Cody for costing him the title. A title match, in which Cody appeared to have wanted Orton to lose. If that's not enough to generate some rumors, then how about the fact that Sheamus showed up to distract Orton from an unsuspecting Cody Rhodes, who struck with Cross-Rhodes. Maybe Cody is working for Sheamus, or it can just be a coincidence.

As for Ted DiBiase's match, there was no match... only a beat down from John Cena.

WrestleMania Matches?

John Cena addressed the beat down he received from Batista last week, and called out Mr. McMahon. Vince claims that he didn't hire Batista to take him out, but it was by coincidence. Of course it was by coincidence, because no one told Cena to come to Bret's aid. Cena showed up Batista, and The Animal is not one to be shown up.

Will we indeed see a rematch from the SummerSlam 2008 encounter?

As for McMahon screwing Bret Hart last week yet again, Cena revealed that Bret wants nothing more than to have one more WrestleMania moment against Mr. McMahon. And Vince agreed to have that match, that was until Bret sneeked attacked him.

McMahon's final words were that he would not fight Bret at Mania, because Bret deserves to be screwed.

Thoughts on these pending WrestleMania matches are as follows:

John Cena vs. Batista: If John Cena fails to procure the WWE Title at the Elimination Chamber, this would mark Cena's first WrestleMania where he is not defending or contending for a title. As for Batista, he hasn't had a good WrestleMania since facing Taker at 'Mania 23, so the spotlight he so desires would be on him if he defeats John Cena. Batista defeated John Cena in their last match, and embarrassed him last week on RAW... could he do it again at WrestleMania?

Bret Hart vs. Mr. McMahon: A few months ago, Rowdy Piper wanted to wrestle Mr. McMahon, but he refused, saying that he was officially retired from wrestling. Yet, when it comes to a guy like Bret Hart, who sufferred a stroke a few years back, and looks physically incapable of wrestling another match, Mr. McMahon cannot wait to strap on his wrestling boots. Bret Hart appears to have gotten closure from Shawn Michaels, but when it comes to Mr. McMahon, they both still harbor hatred for one another. A WrestleMania bout between these two is a dream, but is that all it is? Bret Hart's stroke is not kayfabe, it's a serious disability hindering him from wrestling. The days of the Excellence of Execution are long behind him, and a physical match such as this could have some serious implications on his health.

SmackDown Results: 2/5/10

Opportunity by Elimination

Chris Jericho's dream of winning the Rumble and headlining WrestleMania was taken away by a returning Edge. The words, "I Have NOTHINHG!" echoed throughout the FedExForum arena. There is no one better in the WWE, I feel, that can deliver on a promo with such life, passion, and hatred. You may beg to differ. You may have a list of people that can who are still with the company. I ask you, when was the last time they cut such a promo?

Chris Jericho barged into Teddy Long's office to find the 2010 Royal Rumble Winner, Edge. He attributes his return to Jericho, "You gave me the strength to come back... You created a monster." The best possible WrestleMania match is to have Chris Jericho face off against Edge. They have enough to feud over. During Jericho's Slammy victory speech seven weeks ago, he made light of Edge's injury, as if it were a punch line.

Edge recovered from a torn Achilles tendon; doctors were unsure whether he'd ever be able to compete again. Edge vowed, after missing two WresleManias, that he wouldn't miss a third. Edge's first night back on SmackDown meant only one thing, the return of the Cutting Edge, with special guest, the World's Champion The Undertaker. Except it wasn't Taker who showed, but Jericho and eventually the Straight-Edge Society.

C.M. Punk and Chris Jericho may have overbearing domineering views on the outcome of the Elimination Chamber, but they still have to go through the Demon of Death Valley to achieve that boast.

Whoever does come out the Elimination Chamber may have to face The Ultimate Opportunist come WrestleMania.

Potential Contenders

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.1
Triple-Threat: Kane vs. Drew McIntyre vs. John Morrison

Who to pick in a match where you have the big red monster, the chosen Scotsman, and the Guru of Greatness? Well in order to determine that let us break it down.

Kane: The younger brother of The Undertaker, a multi-time World Champion, the only man to ever face the Undertaker twice at WrestleMania, are certainly some impressive accolades for Kane to find himself facing off with his brother once again. But is round 3 really something that the fans want?

The history between these two brothers call out for another encounter, just not at WrestleMania. The last time these two fought at WrestleMania was 2004, The Undertaker had been buried by Kane, and was looking for payback. The highly anticipated rematch turned out to be more spectacle than anything worth remembering. So despite the history, I wouldn't recommend Taker-Kane III at 'Mania XXVI.

Drew McIntyre: A man who has been undefeated in singles competition, has never been pinned, won the I-C Title on his first attempt, and successfully defended it on numerous occasions against the former champion. In addition, it took not one, but both members of D-X to eliminate him from the Royal Rumble.

Drew McIntyre is truly rising as a serious threat for anyone that stands in his way, but is a World Title opportunity all that smart?

WWE placed the WWE Title on Sheamus, and the fans are not fully behind the push. Sure it shows WWE's willingness to push younger wrestlers, but, most importantly, wrestlers need to be built up properly. For a while, Randy Orton was unmatched with his intensity in the ring; but, with rise of such young stars in Sheamus and McIntyre, there is a change occurring in the WWE.

McIntyre is on the right path, what he needs right now is not a World Title Shot, but another competitor for the I-C Title.

John Morrison: A tag team strategist, multi-time tag team champion, three-time I-C Champion, and truly a man beyond good and evil as he can handle the role of heel and fan favorite with ease.

Ever since Jeff Hardy's departure from the company, SmackDown has been in need of a fan favorite to lead as the face of the brand. However, WWE feels that Rey Mysterio is the man for the job, but I beg to differ.

Mysterio may be just as great with the fans as a John Cena, but he is prone to injury. And to give him a World Title, and suffer an injury would not bod well for the company.

As for John Morrison, he is truly an amazing specimen of talent, charisma, and physical fitness. He has proven to be championship material: with successful runs as WWE and World Tag Team Champions, along with a memorable I-C Title run.

The Triple Threat went great. Morrison's pinfall victory over Kane, not only asserts his dominance but it protects McIntyre from incurring a pinfall loss.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.2
R-Truth vs. Mike Knox

R-Truth has been steadily rising with some big wins over Jericho, escalating even further this past Sunday. At the Royal Rumble, R-Truth eliminated both the Big Show and Mark Henry, the two biggest threats in the match.

I'm still not on board with this push, but after taking out Mike Knox to earn an entry spot in the Elimination Chamber, I cannot deny R-Truth.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.3
Batista vs. C.M. Punk

C.M. Punk has lately come off as an anti-Christ figure. Not saying that Punk is a demon, but he twists the words of Jesus to maintain his ego. He preached to his society, "There is no you, without me." Shouldn't that saying go the other way around, methinks?

This was in regards to his qualifying match with Batista, mostly asking for some sort of interference against The Animal.

However, the match ended on a count-out because Batista simply counted himself out. This could have something to do with what took place after RAW went off the air. John Cena finally did come to Bret's aid - even though who needed it then? - and Batista walked away. He then came charging back and pummeled John Cena, and Batista PowerBombing him through steel steps.

Could Mr. McMahon have enlisted Batista as the muscles? Is Batista starting a feud with John Cena? Possibly act as surrogates for Mr. McMahon and Bret Hart? Hopefully not the latter, but the first part sounds ridiculously entertaining. It'd be nice to see the two biggest, and most overrated superstars duke it out at WrestleMania XXVI.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.4
Chris Jericho vs. Matt Hardy

Chris Jericho, who said that he qualifies for nothing, found himself in an easy fight against Matt Hardy. Interestingly enough that Jericho and Matt where both in the cab with Gregory Helms before he got arrested, and they now found each other contending for an entry spot.

Matt Hardy attempted a Twist of Fate, but Jericho evaded with assist from the ropes. Jericho struck with the Codebreaker to win.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.5
Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler

A revival match from last summer's Intercontinental Title feud, Dolph and Rey this time fought for a richer prize, an entry into the Elimination Chamber.

Dolph Ziggler had some close calls, and surely does have signs of perfection. But is the heart of the underdog greater than perfectly executed moves?

Dolp Ziggler, once vying for the I-C Title, is now shuffled in the mid card scene. Especially after losing to Morrison in a series of title matches, Ziggler is going through a dry spell. And for a gimmick that should be outspoken, he's awfully quiet.

Yet, it should say something for WWE management to place Ziggler in a contenders qualifier match for the World's Title. But in the end, he was just a stepping stone for Mysterio to once again be tossed into the title picture.

Elimination Chamber Match Participants for World Heavyweight Title

Defending Champion: The Undertaker
Participants: John Morrison, R-Truth, C.M. Punk, Chris Jericho, and Rey Mysterio

Glama-Feat for WrestleMania?

Perky little Mickie James is complacent with being the new Women's Champion for a fifth time. With months of intense humiliation by the hands of Lay-Cool, the worst is yet to come in the form of The Glamazon.

Entering the Royal Rumble at No. 6, Beth Phoenix eliminated the Great Khali and delivered a vicious clothesline to C.M. Punk before being eliminated. Despite the short run, Glamazon was fighting with grown men, while Mickie was busy with little girls.

But before we can see Beth contend for the Women's Title, Michelle McCool still has her mandatory rematch clause. Oh, and a tag team match.

The women's match was Beth Phoenix and Mickie James against Lay-Cool. Mickie-Beth worked well together for a while, with clean tags an no one-up manships, However, Beth struck Mickie square in the face to let a British-chippy try to score the pinfall. Even after being punched in the face, Mickie still managed to roll up Layla for the win.

Beth Phoenix, despite at times choosing to team with McCool, has no allegiance to Team Lay-Cool.

Yet, with Mickie James and Beth Phoenix having an underlining feud since the start of their trade to SmackDown, I wouldn't be surprised if we witness Beth Phoenix contend for the title at WrestleMania. It would be a women's match worth seeing, and definitely a change of pace from the last three playboy/Ms. WrestleMania failures.

WWE Superstars Results: 2/4/10

Wasted Potential: Carlito and Evan Bourne

The following match saw Carlito against Evan Bourne.

At the Royal Rumble, Evan drew No. 2 and fought in a stalemate against entry No. 1 Dolph Ziggler. Evan had 90 seconds before the next participant to join the fray to toss Ziggler over the rope, but instead C.M. Punk eliminated both.

As for Carlito, he was equally as impressive, lasting 4:34 enough time to back stab half the participants in the ring. And who better to toss you out than Shawn Michaels?

The match on Superstars was questionable because Carlito and Bourne have been jobbing for various superstars for most of their careers. Carlito has zero drive, while Evan is happy just having his own WWE T-Shirt.

Suggestion: Either get Carlito back together with his brother, or revive the feud he should have had, and let it lead to outspoken matches, tag team matches, mix-gender matches, any series of matches will do. Have them go on Carlito's Cabana and tear the house down. There is so much potential, and they are letting it go to waste.

RAW Diva Update: Kelly-Kelly in Limelight

The opening match pitted Kelly-Kelly and Eve Torres against Jillian Hall and Katie Lea.

Lately, WWE has been favoring their youngest diva, Kelly-Kelly, as she's appeared on WWE Superstars for several weeks besting Jillian Hall. Whether teaming with Gail Kim or Eve Torres, the focus is centered on Kelly-Kelly.

Side tracking a bit, in other RAW Divas news: Maryse mentioned to Gail Kim, her opponent for the vacant Divas' Title, of how she detests the childish feud Michelle McCool has been having with Mickie James, and she does not want their match to escalate by those means. "Let's behave like women." Was Maryse being sincere to suggest that, or does she have an ulterior motive? The jury will have to agree when I say "motive!"

Now back to this divas match: Jillian Hall didn't try to sing, and Katie Lea seems lost without Paul. Honestly, if they are not going to be used to their potential, then why bother?

Kelly-Kelly and Eve Torres picked up the wins.

SmackDown Midcard Update: What to do

The main event was The Hart Dynasty and I-C Champion Drew McIntyre versus Matt Hardy, The Great Khali, and John Morrison.

Oh, how far Matt Hardy has fallen. Matt Hardy entered the Royal Rumble, executed two moves and was immediately tossed out by Kane. The past couple of weeks, he's had to forge a team with the Great Khali. Either WWE really wants nothing to do with another Hardy, or they have officially run out of things for him to do.

As for John Morrison and Drew McIntyre, the feud ended in favor of Drew McIntyre last week during a no-DQ I-C Title Match. The reason WWE paired Morrison against McIntyre in this six-man tag match is for familiarity purposes. What WWE needs is another contender for the I-C title, to keep things fresh.

Hart Dynasty needs to continue dominating a slew of singles matches, seeing as how they can't make a career out of defeating Cryme Tyme. Just recently, H.D. has been feuding with Khali and Hardy, which explains why they are in the match.

As for the match, Matt Hardy struck D.H. Smith with the Twist of Fate and, instead of going for the pin, Matt tagged in Khali. The Punjabi Playboy picked Smith up and executed the Punjabi Plunge for the win.

With the final scene of Matt and John waving their arms in the air, in a crazy attempt to make Khali look cool. Not really working guys.

Stand Back, There's a Liquid-Courage Man Coming Through...

Gregory Helms Punished

It seems nowadays, more and more WWE superstars are making their way on TMZ. Whether it be Jeff Hardy, Batista, or even Gregory Helms.

It's no secret that mugshots of Gregory Helms have been posted all over TMZ, as he was arrested for public intoxication. Gregory Helms, along with Chris Jericho, and a female passenger named Ashley Storer, were drunk, escalating to Jericho and Helms play fighting in the back seat. The cabdriver pulled over at a nearby gas station after Helms accidently elbowed Storer.

On the Abraham Washington Show, Zack Ryder asked Christian how he felt about Gregory Helms tarnishing the reputation of ECW by doing what he did. Christian replied that we all make mistakes.

WWE are not hiding the fact that Jericho and Helms were on TMZ, they are actually exploiting it. Edge took the first shot on Monday Night when mentioning that while he was at home, Jericho has been getting his mugshot on TMZ. And then Gregory Helms appeared in the ring, which is not like a backstage reporter to do, only to be assaulted by Ezekiel Jackson and William Regal. No WWE superstar goes unpunished, and as for Gregory Helms, he was not only pulled out of the Royal Rumble, but he was double-teamed into a Ura-nage and the Knee Trembler.

It also leads us to wonder if Gregory Helms will be able to continue working as The Hurricane. Because how will the Hurricane be perceived if he cannot control himself in public?

As someone who is an occasional drinker, I personally understand what Gregory Helms is going through, it's not easy to control your actions. I've luckily never done anything that would garner me a spot on TMZ, but then again, Helms has a responsibility as a role model to set an example.

After ECW ends, Helms may appear on a different brand. Might I suggest SmackDown and enter a feud with the Straight-Edge Society? It would be just the thing SmackDown needs: Matt Hardy and Gregory Helms to feud with Luke Gallows and C.M. Punk.

ECW Results: 2/2/10

ECW Finally Going Off the Air

Vince McMahon made a rare appearance on ECW to announce that ECW would be canceled in three weeks. He stated that even though the new ECW has proven successful they have decided to bring a new innovative WWE program in the same time slot on Scyfy.

I think all wrestling fans can attest that the new ECW, far from Extreme Championship Wrestling, was actually a failure. Many had hopes of the resurgence of ECW back in 2005, at a special One Night Stand pay-per-view. But 2007 proved otherwise. The concept of male wrestlers being known as extremist, and divas as vixens, was short lived. Even the camera work was done differently, but after a while the "extremist" proved too extreme for WWE. The lifestyles of the ECW Originals were unhealthy and unable to comply with the Wellness Policy, because after a year, almost ever member of the original ECW were released from their contracts.

So what's ECW without the founders of Extreme Championship Wrestling? It eventually became just another WWE program, featuring the same format as SmackDown and RAW, except it became a place where new and upcoming superstars can get their start.

The new show will be called NXT, standing for Next Generation, and will feature a wave of new superstars. Leading us to believe that the established stars on ECW will be integrated over to SmackDown and RAW. As for who or what will exactly be featured on this new brand in not official. It may turn into a reality show much like MTV's Tough Enough, or keep to a similar format as ECW with a new NXT developmental title.

What's to come of these new ECW superstars?

Yoshi Tatsu, who recently arrived on ECW as part of Tiffany's superstar initiative, made his first Royal Rumble appearance this past Sunday, but was eliminated by John Cena. Though his stay was brief, it should mean something to be tossed over by Mr. WWE.

Tatsu and Baretta had a fast paced opening contest, filled with arm drags and flips. An example of more of the type of wrestling and faces that we will be seeing on NXT.

However, Baretta failed to maintain focus as he argued with the official, resulting in Tatsu delivering a Roundhouse kick for the pin fall.

I don't know about Baretta, but the rookie better shape up if he plans on maintaining a position after ECW goes off the air.

Shelton Benjamin Creates Superstars

Shelton Benjamin, possibly one of the most underrated superstars, has managed to enter some intense feuds. From Zack Ryder, to Sheamus, and now Vance Archer. The latter two are fairly new to the WWE, and were broken in by Shelton.

Vance Archer has been steadily rising in ECW, with his entrance theme changing along with him. The current theme is entitled "Black Fury" by the man Jim Johnston himself. Vance went undefeated for several months until last week when Shelton granted his first loss.

For Vance and Shelton, it's purely a grip for grapple contest. The match ended with Vance attempting to pin Shelton during a roll through, but was caught trying to use the ropes. However, he quickly went for another pin using the ropes for leverage.

WWE can brashly take Vance Archer and throw him on either SmackDown or RAW, but I believe Vance Archer is just starting to find his footing in the WWE and would benefit on NXT.

Who Will Lead NXT?

Zack Ryder, who believes to be the new Heart and Soul Super hero of ECW, wants to prove that he is above the ECW Title by defeating the brand's leading champion. This is possibly their fourth encounter, and yet, the outcome remains the same.

Though Zack Ryder is unorthodox in his wrestling attire, Zack has that 'it' factor to lead the new wave of superstars. He delivers on his promise of defeating his opponents, and adopts their nicknames as a sign of dominance. Yet, Christian has been the only superstar to evade the Zack Attack.

A lot of thoughts surged through my mind after McMahon's announcement. Will Christian be ECW's final champion? If Zack Ryder believes to be greater than ECW, will he be the inaugural champion of the next generational substitute for ECW? And what must be going through the mind of the Champion, as in three weeks time, the title will be defunct?

As for Ezekiel Jackson and William Regal attacking Christian once more, when will this feud ever end?

RAW Results: 2/1/10

Your 2010 Royal Rumble Winner, EDGE

EDGE shocked the world as he entered in at No. 29 to eliminate his former tag team partner, Jericho, and last eliminating John Cena to win the Royal Rumble. Now the question remains, which Champion will he confront at WrestleMania.

Two options: He can either choose to face The Undertaker again, but how smart is it to challenge a guy who is undefeated at WrestleMania? Or he can challenge a guy who has never even been to WrestleMania.

Or, EDGE can wait three weeks to find out who the champions will be after the Elimination Chambers.

The WWE Champion Sheamus, taking much offense to EDGE's view of being a mild threat, declared that things have changed since his seven month absence. And it wasn't before long that Sheamus managed to get in a surprise shot, but EDGE planted Sheamus, and maintained his momentum.

Whoever EDGE decides to challenge, EDGE will indeed headline WrestleMania XXVI.

In Memory of Jack Brisco: 1941-2010

Jack Brisco was a professional wrestler popular in the 70s into early 80s. His most noteworthy accomplishment was becoming a two-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion. Considered by most, including Don Leo Jonathan, as the greatest champion of the 20th Century. He also gained much success in the tag team division teaming with his brother Gerald Brisco to capture an unprecedented 20 tag titles within the NWA territories. Jack died on February 1, 2010, due to complications during his open heart surgery.

Predictability in Qualifying Matches

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.1
John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes

John Cena already won the match just by being John Cena. But this is not about John Cena getting another shot to take on Sheamus where no disqualifications are possible; because this is about Cody.

When Cody was first introduced by his father, The American Dream, Randy Orton, during his Legend Killer phase, spat in Dusty's face. Cody, who was right next to his father, wanted to rip Orton's head off. Yes, in 2007, Cody Rhodes began his WWE career as a fan favorite, shadowed by the greatness of The American Dream. Yet, what others at the time thought was a bad idea, turned out to be the greatest career change for Rhodes when he joined Randy Orton to form Legacy.

Last night, during the Royal Rumble main-event, Cody attacked Triple-H with a Russian Legsweep, and Drew McIntyre with an armbar takedown. Despite being eliminated early on, taking down Drew and Triple-H are not easy tasks.

Cody has gone from a regular kid trying to live up to his father's image, to severing ties and becoming his own person. He indeed does resembles Randy Orton every day, only because he brings the same intensity into his matches as Orton does. And while most superstars wouldn't even bother taking on John Cena, an opponent like that does not scare Cody Rhodes, it's just another opportunity to prove himself in the business.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.2
Triple-H vs. Jack Swagger

Once again, Triple-H is a 13-time World Champion. He has competed in 5 Elimination Chambers and won the last four. Triple-H's record is unmatched to the point that Elimination Chamber has become his forte. So to have Triple-H lose to Jack Swagger would not only be an upset, but a stupid call on the part of the creative staff.

I had a back-and-forth conversation with my friend Alejandro about the future of Jack Swagger in the WWE. I personally feel that Jack Swagger would make an excellent WWE Champion because he has the charisma, the confidence, and the wrestling ability to dominate the RAW Brand. He disagrees because Jack Swagger has a lisp and cannot be taken seriously as the industry's top champion. I counter argued by stating that Sheamus' pale complexion and dark red hair/facial hair has garnered him such nicknames as Casper and Ronald McDonald's evil twin. "His skin complexion has no bearing on taking him seriously," he stated. And I retaliated, "But what about Mike Tyson, he has a lisp." He simply refuted that boxing is a different sport and wrestling is entertainment, where talking is just as important as the physical part.

Two great viewpoints, but Jack Swagger quickly rose to the industry's developmental champion in FCW and ECW. I still feel strongly about Jack Swagger one day holding the company's richest prize. I know one Oakie would be proud, and probably would name a BBQ sauce in his honor.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.3

Shawn Michaels vs. Randy Orton

Finally, a gem within this pile of rubble. Both Michaels and Randy Orton failed to accomplish what they set out to do at the Royal Rumble, and this match was a chance to make things right.

Triple-H has been concerned for Michaels with the way he overreacted losing the Rumble, the fines he incurred from striking the referees, and should count his blessings for not being suspended. He insisted that Michaels focus on winning this match, because with the two of them inside the chamber, they would have a chance to tear the roof down at WrestleMania.

This qualifying match was truly anyone's match, but the only one who could really benefit from winning would be Randy Orton. The Viper lost the WWE Title Match thanks to Cody Rhodes, and gaining an entry spot in the Elimination Chamber is a second-chance at the title.

As for Michaels to win the match, Michaels heart lies in facing the Undertaker at WrestleMania, not to contend for the WWE Title. It was a good solid match, but Randy Orton winning via roll-up was the best possible ending for the match.

For Shawn Michaels there is only one opponent he wants at WrestleMania, and that is The Undertaker. Because for Shawn Michaels, he wants to obtain peace of mind in his wrestling career. When Michaels entered the very first Elimination Chamber and won the World Heavyweight Title after a five-year absence, that was to prove that he can still main-event. But there has always been a nagging thought lingering in his mind, that Taker was the reason he was gone for five long years.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.4

Ted DiBiase Jr. vs. Mark Henry

Once again, a very predictable match. Despite Mark Henry's size and imaginable dominance, he's not the same man he was ten years ago. Mark Henry's body building days are over so his physic has diminished.

What was interesting about this match was that Teddy chose to attack the arm of Mark Henry rather than the legs. A former body-builder such as Mark Henry, tend to have weak knees trying to support a much larger upper body. Yet, DiBiase, after slamming Mark Henry's arm into the steel steps, won the match with an arm bar take down.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.5

Big Show vs. Kofi Kingston

This match could have gone one of two ways, Big Show, a giant destroyer can enter the Elimination Chamber and be seen as a huge threat to the title, or have Kofi Kingston, a man who has recently had a chip on his shoulder compete for the WWE Title. After what occurred earlier, my money was on Kofi to win the match.

The Big Show has verbosely decided to align himself with The Miz and form another tag team. Big Show has teamed with so many wrestlers from Undertaker, Kane, to Chris Jericho and has collected many tag title reigns because of it. But The Miz's dream is to not only remain the United States Champion, but to have the Big Show go on and defeat Sheamus for the WWE Title, and challenge D-X for the Unified Tag Team Titles, in order to rule the WWE with all the straps. A feat accomplished by Austin and Triple-H, except it was the Intercontinental Title, not the United States. However, C.M. Punk and Luke Gallows have not received their entitled titles match against D-X; hence, RAW Guest Host William Shatner, a.k.a. RAW Match Negotiator (joke on his commercials on Price Line), issued a Triple-Threat Match for next week in which D-X would defend the titles against the Straight-Edge Society and the team of Miz and Big Show.

Too much focus and new adversaries were presented in that segment to actually follow through on Big Show also contending for the WWE Title. However, it wasn't Punk, Gallows, or Serena that provided interference, but it was MVP. Still upset on the events that occurred at the Royal Rumble, MVP came from the stands and attacked Miz who was on commentary.

Big Show lost the match by punching out the referee, after being thumbed in the eye by a dizzy Kofi Kingston. In my view, Kofi should have been disqualified for an illegal move. Sure, Kofi couldn't see, but neither could Big Show. Big Show, very innocently, shouted that he didn't mean to do it, and looked sincerely sorry and wronged. I honestly feel that the angle by which this match ended has something to do with his new movie by WWE Films, Knucklehead.

Elimination Chamber Match Participants for WWE Title

Defending Champion: Sheamus
Participants: Triple-H, John Cena, Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase, and Kofi Kingston

A Pathetic Assault on Bret Hart

I personally feel that the nostalgia of Bret Hart ended after his return January 4th. But this second encounter between The Hitman and Mr. McMahon marks the eventual road to WrestleMania.

Bret Hart wrestled for twenty years to get to the limelight he had achieved, and McMahon destroyed that in 3 minutes. Three hundred days a year, for thirteen years, and the thanks he gets is a screw job.

In 2004, Hart suffered a stroke after hitting the back of his head in a bicycle accident. He was forced into a wheel chair, having his whole left side paralysed. He hated himself because he couldn't move. But when he finally managed to walk on his own again, Bret Hart vowed that he would never be pathetic again. Then January 4th rolled by, and McMahon kicked Bret in the gut and made him feel pathetic once more.

McMahon tore into Bret Hart stating that he can barely do anything, he has a bull dog like face, stringy hair, and zero personality. And that if it wasn't for people like The British Bulldog, Shawn Michaels, or Stone Cold Steve Austin to main event with him, he'd be lost somewhere in the mid-card. Then the last straw was when McMahon revoked the induction of Stu Hart from this year's Hall of Fame Ceremony.

Hammurabi's Code mentions "If anyone strikes the body of a man higher in rank than he, he shall receive sixty blows with an ox-whip in public." Well, I guess when Bret Hart viciously attacked Vince McMahon and set up for the Sharpshooter, they had this law in mind. Batista, acting as the ox-whip, attacked Bret; and held Bret in place for McMahon to spit in his face. Bret Hart tried to strike a man of a higher position than he, in turn he was attacked and humiliated in public.

Royal Rumble: EDGE Returns

The Ultimate Rated-R-eturn

Shawn Michaels, John Cena, and Chris Jericho were the last three remaining, but No. 29 came as a shock to everyone. The energy of the Philips Arena exploded to insurmountable heights as the Rated-R Superstar made his triumphant return after a career ending torn Achilles tendon.

None was more surprised than his former tag team partner, Chris Jericho. Weeks before Night of Champions, Chris Jericho confronted Edge and publicized that he would find a new partner who was better than Edge in every way, later revealed to be The Big Show. Chris Jericho mostly aired out Edge's list of injuries and addressed him as the weak link. Edge stated when he comes back, things would be different.

Back then, I knew Edge meant that he would be turning face, and would start a feud with Chris Jericho. Seeing as he eliminated Chris Jericho, the feud has picked up where it last left off.

A fan in the audience held up an acronym sign with the letters WWE forming the statement, "We Want Edge." He's been seven months removed, but he sealed his return with a Royal Rumble victory by last eliminating John Cena.

With pledges of straight-edge lifestyles, rematches with a Deadman, and selfish dreams of headlining the superbowl of the WWE, EDGE fulfilled his promise to the WWE Universe of returning to become a champion once again. EDGE is "The One" to headline WrestleMania, now the question remains, which Championship will be go after?

The Straight-Edge Society Crushed by Triple-H

C.M. Punk, on the verge of greatness, looked to be "The One" to outshine all the other star studded Rumblers. Punk recently trying to convert the masses to the Straight-Edge lifestyle took his vengeance on the likes of Evan Bourne, Dolph Ziggler, and JTG. Yet, luck would have it that the next entry would be The Great Khali.

Khali has always been considered a favorite to win the Royal Rumble, but for the past three-years, and this year makes it four, Khali has always made very little-to no impact at the Rumble.

C.M. Punk gained two more successful eliminations in the form of Beth Phoenix and Zack Ryder, bringing the number to 5. But Punk was eliminated by Triple-H after a failed attempt at the GTS. Which is sad, because I was rooting for a Straight-Edge victory.

A Royal "Glamazon" Entry

The following entry really surprised me, entering at No. 6 was Beth Phoenix; and before she even entered through the ropes she eliminated The Great Khali by locking lips for the distraction.

The Glamazon made her Royal Rumble debut and became the second woman in the history of the WWE to compete. Her predecessor, the Ninth Wonder of the World, Chyna; who was the most dominate women's wrestler of her time. And nothing would be more impressive than for these two dominates to one day clash in the ring. However, ten years to late for a match, Beth Phoenix has been given an opportunity to possibly surpass Chyna as she escalates in the WWE.

Sadly, Phoenix tried to eliminate C.M. Punk, but was struck with the GTS and tossed out of the ring instead.

What's Next for Legacy?

"It's a New Day" by Adelitas Way sounded at No. 10 to reveal star of The Marine 2, Ted DiBiase. Teddy went right to work on Triple-H with the help of Drew McIntyre. Earlier today at the aftermath of the WWE Title Match, it appears that Legacy has officially ended. Rhodes cost Orton the match, and DiBiase ran to the aid of his partner.

But were these second generation superstars looking to take down their leader? Prior to Orton's match, Rhodes confided in his leader on how DiBiase has been talking about winning the Royal Rumble and choosing to face off against Orton for the WWE Title. But what shouldn't be a surprise is when DiBiase found Orton, on his way to the ring, to mention how Rhodes is talking about winning and going on to face Sheamus, as if not giving the chance of Orton winning tonight.

Was DiBiase Jr. right about his claim against Rhodes? Cody ran interference in full view of the referee. Rhodes and DiBiase have been running interference in Orton's matches for the better part of two years, Rhodes knew what he was doing. I believe that Rhodes may have grown tired of Orton's obsession with the WWE Title, and for the incident that took place when he RKO'ed his father, The American Dream.

Rhodes and DiBiase were consecutively tossed out by Shawn Michaels, so their dreams of headlining WrestleMania seems highly doubtful at this point. But no worries, there is a possible backlash which will be inflicted by Randy Orton come this Monday Night on RAW.

Awesome United States Fall-Out

Entering in at No. 14, MVP gets knocked out by The Miz at the entrance ramp. It would not be until Miz made his entry at No. 16, that MVP would rush into the ring to eliminate himself and The Miz in 7 seconds. The two traded vicious fists on the outside in regards to their title match earlier.

Business between these two have not slowed down one bit, with Miz defeating MVP in three title matches, it looks to be that we will witness a fourth encounter. This time, MVP won't be playing nice.

A WrestleMania Dream... Dead?

Shawn Michaels entered in the Royal Rumble at No. 18, the same entry he won with in 1996 to headline WrestleMania and realize his dream of becoming the WWE Champion. Yet, Michaels also won the previous Rumble, in 1995, showing that it took Michaels two times to become champion. Michaels told Triple-H prior to this year's Rumble that a rematch between him and Undertaker was meant to be. But after being eliminated by Batista, the No. 18, and a second shot at ending The Undertaker's Streak may not indeed occur.

Batista has warned Michaels to stay out of his way come Royal Rumble, because Taker's Title belonged to him. And without Triple-H to have his back against Batista, Michaels was helpless.

Michaels tried recreating Royal Rumble Magic, but the moves he tried belong in the past for a reason. Michaels tried to take out Big Show with the headlock that Chris Benoit used to win in 2004; and when tossed over the rope, shades of a '95 HBK touched one foot on the ground, and then the other, never both at the same time. Both moves attempted, and both moves ineffective.

HBK was dead serious about winning the Rumble, when he surprised Triple-H with Sweet Chin Music. The crowd was awed and inspired by Michaels' attitude that the Rumble is every man for himself. Michaels' other eliminations included Carlito, Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase Jr., John Morrison, and, with the help of Triple-H, Drew McIntyre.

Michaels made it to the last four competitors in the match, along with Batista, John Cena, and Edge. Michaels focused on attacking both Batista and John Cena in succession. Striking with the Inverted leg drop, the diving elbow drop, and Sweet Chin Music a piece, Michaels was closing in on his rematch with UT.

But Batista killed that dream, and Michaels had a meltdown as he attacked two referees before heading back to the locker room.

Triple-H mentioned earlier that if this rematch was meant to be, "That's why I know you'll find another way." McMahon will not grant Michaels a rematch, but after losing the Royal Rumble, he will indeed have to find another way.

Royal Rumble: The Road to WrestleMania XXVI

The Royal Rumble kicks off the road to WrestleMania, where the winner gets an express ticket to headline the main event. But who will be the World Heavyweight Champion and the WWE Champion come WrestleMania? Both Taker and Sheamus if successful means nothing, because they can easily lose them in three weeks time at the next pay-per-view: Elimination Chamber. But tonight we witness the pieces coming together, the first piece, Who will headline WrestleMania?

ECW Championship Match: Christian vs. Ezekiel - After all, he is Christian

The end has finally come, it has awakened; but against who? Last week, Ezekiel Jackson pinned Christian in a tag team match, so has the end awakened against Christian?

Since returning to the WWE, Christian has overcome adversity, and became a two-time ECW Champion. He currently holds the record for the longest reign as ECW Champion in the WWE.

Ezekiel Jackson, a few weeks ago, overwhelmed three former ECW Champions to become the #1 contender, and humbled the current ECW Champion just five days before their title match.

Many had doubts if Christian could pull the upset, because he was unable to hook the Killswitch last time. But don't be ready to just declare Ezekiel the new champ. It's easy to win a fight, but can you win the war?

The match exhibited all of Christian's qualities mentioned in a previous post. Christian used his quickness and agility to out pace Ezekiel; and with each evasion, Christian struck with an upper cut.

Ezekiel's strategy was going for big power moves and quick covers. Hence, he struck with a backbreaker and immediately went for the cover, which shows humility and respect to your opponent.

Christian failed to secure the Killswitch four-times, but attempted other moves. He executed a DDT and connected with the Flashpoint; then cinched a sleeper, and missed with the Frog Splash. Lastly, Christian surprised Ezekiel with a 5th Killswitch, after being rammed back first into the ring post, to retain the ECW Title.

United States Championship Match: The Miz vs. MVP - MVP Stuck in the Past

This impromptu title match meant only one thing, either the 30-Man Rumble would be shortened, or one of the three remaining scheduled title matches would be cut short.

The match had a big-time feel to it, because out of nowhere, beyond the knowledge of the fans, we lucked into a bonus title match. Both men, focused on winning the Royal Rumble, provided an excellent match.

The Miz, no doubt on a serge since recreating his look about five months ago, has defended the U.S. Title against every opponent.

Yet, many times throughout the match, it looked to be MVP's time to reign again as the United States Champion; but his showboating is what cost him. The Ballin' Elbow takes way too long and never seals the deal. And when he went for the Playmaker, once again he took precious seconds trying to set the move.

The Miz never struck with finishers Skull Crushing Finale or the Reality Check, but managed to roll up MVP as he was coming through the ropes for another successful title defense.

MVP showed poor sportsmanship when he struck with the Playmaker, letting us to ponder, "Why didn't he do that earlier?"

2007 was the year of MVP. He set a record for the longest U.S. Title reign in the WWE, and captured the Tag Team Titles along with then-rival Matt Hardy. He was the only man since the days of the Attitude Era, at that point, to hold two titles at once.

Yet, what has he been trying to accomplish lately? Forming a team with Mark Henry in an attempt to become a tag team champion, and feuding with Miz to become the U.S. champion for a third time. MVP is trying to recreate 2007, when he should be focused on moving forward rather than backwards.

WWE Championship Match: Sheamus vs. Randy Orton - The Fall of Legacy

Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase Jr. have both set their sights on winning the Royal Rumble, which leads to the possibility of a member of Legacy facing off against Randy Orton, if successful, to a WWE Title Match come WrestleMania. With each member expressing concern over the outcome of this match, Orton ordered that neither assist him tonight.

This championship match against Sheamus and Randy Orton was very methodical. The tension had risen as these two superstars stared each other down for a while after the bell had rung. Then they circled around the ring without taking their eyes off the other. And when they finally locked holds, they were at a stalemate, until they broke it, in which Orton slithered rearwards towards the opposing turnbuckle. Both of these men have done unspeakable things to get to this point in their careers and neither would let up.

Sheamus meticulously worked on the arm of The Viper, while Orton explicitly focused on the leg of the Celtic Warrior. King mentioned that this match was gut-check time for Sheamus to prove himself a superstar in the WWE, while Striker counterclaimed that the Tables Match against Cena was gut-check time for Sheamus and came out on top. Both men have a point, albeit that Sheamus became the WWE Champion during that Tables Match, Sheamus has yet to prove that he can defend the title without disqualifying himself.

Yet, Randy Orton's first WWE Championship match since October, did not go as planned as Cody Rhodes ran interference while the referee was looking. Orton managed to strike with the RKO, but the match ended in favor of Sheamus due to disqualification.

The aftermatch witnessed the fall of Legacy as Randy Orton struck Cody Rhodes and slamming his head repeatedly against the mat. Ted DiBiase Jr. arrived to pull Orton off, but suffered a similar fate. Orton continued to stomp the heel of his boot into the sternum of Rhodes shouting the words "You're through!"

Sheamus, still the WWE Champion, struck Orton with a bicycle kick. The true gut-check time for Sheamus will come when he will have to defend the WWE Title inside the unforgiving structure of the Elimination Chamber against five other competitors.

Women's Championship Match: Michelle McCool vs. Mickie James - Mickie Outweighs McCool

Since coming over to SmackDown, Mickie James has suffered humiliation each week by the hands of Lay-Cool. With references of This little piggy and Old McDonald's Farm, McCool attacks Mickie on two levels: her country music aspirations, and her weight problem.

As mentioned earlier, the United States Championship Match could have only meant one of two things: either the Royal Rumble main event would be shortened or one of the scheduled title matches would. And after witnessing the quick Mick-DDT, the answer was that the Women's Title Match would be the one experiencing the cut-back.

Congratulations to Mickie James on becoming a 5-time Women's Champion. A victory much sweeter, especially when dropping a cake over McCool and Layla, while the other divas held them down.

World Heavyweight Championship Match: The Undertaker vs. Rey Mysterio - A Phenom-enal Match

Rey Mysterio has been the underdog all his life. He's had nightmares, but he has been able to realize his dreams because he concurred his nightmares. But this time, the nightmare comes in the form of The Undertaker. Taker's dominance is unmatched by anyone in the WWE, but could Mysterio gain the upset and become the World Heavyweight Champion for a second time?

The announcers focused on Rey Mysterio's luck at the Royal Rumble, winning it in 2006 and going on to WrestleMania to become champion; but as I recall, UT won the Rumble the following year and captured the World's Title against The Animal Batista. Batista, who has been on a warpath against Rey Mysterio, looks to win the 2010 Royal Rumble for a shot at Undertaker's Title.

Which leads to Mysterio's next added momentum into this title match, no one believes that Mysterio has what it takes to defeat The Undertaker. With Triple-H losing at WrestleMania X-Seven; Batista losing at WrestleMania 23; and Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXV, they cannot fathom a little luchadore being able to humble the Deadman.

The match was a well hard fought match, and possibly the best I have seen Mysterio in recent memory. Yet, The Undertaker did not take him lightly, as he did everything he could to ground Mysterio's high flying offense. At the start of the match, Taker threw Mysterio over the top rope, and then decked him in the face as Mysterio tried jumping back into the ring. Mysterio would have to rely on his quickness and unpredictability to score the upset.

Mysterio picked apart the Deadman, from drop kicking him during the Dead Rise, to performing a leg drop from the top turnbuckle, to striking the bad hip of the UT with a baseball slide, Mysterio was closing in.

The Phenom, after the first 619, showed his mortality as his face busted open. For many years, Undertaker has been seen as the Undead, beyond what any human can do, but he bleeds like the rest of us. If he can bleed, he can fall, which Mysterio set out to do, with not one, but two 619's in succession.

Mysterio reached new heights, literally, when Undertaker performed The Last Ride to secure another title defense.

Sheamus and Undertaker have both retained their World Titles at The Royal Rumble and are expected to face off against the winner of the night's Royal Rumble. But before they can headline WrestleMania as the defending champions, they must defend them inside the Elimination Chamber. Titles were certainly change on that night.

Coming Soon: Part II of Royal Rumble 2010