[crowd cheering]
[Justin] Ladies and gentlemen, please rise.
Here to play our national anthem,
multi-time Grammy award winner
and legendary guitarist from the rock band Tool,
please welcome Adam Jones.
["The Star-Spangled Banner" playing]
[crowd cheering]
[explosions]
[plays riff, stops]
[crowd cheering]
[narrator] Los Angeles, California, the City of Angels.
This is the place where dreams come alive
Tonight, you will experience the biggest superstars,
the biggest artists,
the biggest event of the summer.
Welcome to SummerSlam.
[dramatic music playing]
[narrator] Life is a delicate balance.
[CM Punk] I had a choice to speak my mind
and maybe cause a little bit of change in my wake.
[narrator] And more often than not,
one event,
one moment
can change everything.
[Michael] CM Punk is leaving with the WWE Championship.
[CM Punk] The domino effect.
[narrator] All we hold dear can fall before our eyes.
[Triple H] Vince, you are relieved of your duties.
[CM Punk] The domino effect.
[narrator] And all that seems clear…
[Ross] John Cena's become the WWE Champion.
[narrator] …is not.
[CM Punk] The champ is here.
[dramatic music continues]
[Triple H] For the first time in WWE history,
there are two WWE Champions.
[Cena] I'm concerned with those who wear their colors proud.
Those are the people I care about.
[CM Punk] This is about you, this is about me.
This is about the WWE Championship.
[Triple H] We're gonna settle it and we're gonna settle it my way.
SummerSlam, the WWE Champion John Cena
versus the WWE Champion CM Punk.
I will stand in this ring and I will officiate.
[CM Punk] The domino effect.
[narrator] In the end, we must pick up the pieces.
[Ross] SummerSlam will redefine the WWE title.
[Jerry] There will only be one undisputed WWE Champion.
[narrator] And boldly stand our ground…
[CM Punk] I caused just a little bit of change, didn't I?
[narrator] …in the cold face of adversity.
[Triple H] One match, one winner,
one undisputed WWE Champion.
[music fades]
[narrator] And now,
the 24th annual,
WWE SummerSlam.
["Bright Lights Bigger City" playing]
[explosions]
♪ And it's all right ♪
♪ It's all right, it's all right, It's all right, it's all right ♪
♪ Bright lights and the big city ♪
[Michael] For the 24th consecutive year,
we welcome you to this late summer tradition,
the biggest event of the summer, SummerSlam.
You are looking live at the sold out Staples Center in Los Angeles.
17,404 WWE fans
on a night which will change WWE forever.
♪ This Saturday and every Saturday for the rest of my life ♪
[Miz] Awesome.
-[crowd cheering] -[Michael] Oh, yeah.
Justice has been served.
Here he is, ladies and gentlemen, The Miz.
The Miz is in SummerSlam.
[bell rings]
[Justin] This is a Six-Man Tag Team Match set for one fall.
Approaching the ring first, from Cleveland, Ohio,
weighing 231 pounds,
The Miz.
[Jerry] Contain yourself, Cole, big deal.
[Michael] In the wwe.com exclusive this week,
Miz claimed that he was "sick of not being noticed."
He was in the main event at WrestleMania.
Wasn't scheduled to be in SummerSlam,
but folks, don't adjust your sets, The Miz is here.
[Booker] I tell you what, Cole, why don't you just get your pom-poms out…
-[Jerry] Right. -[Booker] …and start cheering
for this man right now?
[Michael] So just like the old days in high school.
[Booker laughs]
[Michael] Oh, man, it is gonna be an unpredictable night for sure.
-["I Came To Play" playing] -♪ Don't even say my name ♪
-♪ Don't think that you ♪ -[song fades]
Ladies and gentlemen, back by popular demand,
the most must-see WWE Champion of all time,
The Miz has returned to SummerSlam.
[crowd cheering]
I just wanna take this time to thank
each and every one of you
for your insistence that I compete tonight
and for your unwavering support.
So now, I want you to sit back and relax
and watch as I steal the show like only I can because--
[R-Truth] The truth shall set you free.
[Michael] Now, that was pretty rude.
-[Booker] The Truth has spoken. -[R-Truth] Yo, Miz.
I don't know why you wanna thank these people
here in Los Angeles.
You know how I hate spiders, Miz?
[crowd] What?
-You see spiders start with the letter S. -[crowd] What?
Just like SummerSlam start with the letter S.
-[crowd] What? -Don't what me.
[crowd] What?
And singing at SummerSlam
is CeeLo Green.
[crowd] What?
You know what else start with the letter C?
-[Jerry] What? -Conspiracy.
[Jerry chuckles]
-You see what I mean? -[crowd] What?
Next time y'all what me…
["Realeza" playing]
-[Michael laughs] -[Jerry] This is SummerSlam,
I thought we were on Sesame Street there for a minute.
[Booker] Wow, just in time.
[Michael] You're on a street paved with gold now, however.
[car horn beeping]
["Realeza" continues]
-[Ricardo speaking Spanish] -[Jerry] Whoa.
[Ricardo speaking Spanish]
It is Alberto Del Rio.
[Michael] Del Rio arriving in that Ferrari California drop-top,
black onyx color worth $230,000.
[Jerry] And Ricardo Rodriguez's mouth is open,
sounds coming out, that's never a good thing.
[Michael] Mr. Money in the Bank, winner of the Raw Money in the Bank
Ladder Match last month.
Inside the briefcase, a contract that Del Rio can cash in
any place, any time for a WWE Championship opportunity.
[Booker] I always gave Alberto Del Rio a whole lot of credit.
I love everything about Alberto Del Rio.
Attitude may be a little bit over the top,
but right now, he is holding that Money in the Bank.
[Michael] You, like, jump on every bandwagon possible.
[Booker] What are you talking about?
I mean, the guy is good. Give it to him, give it up.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Jerry] What about you, Cole?
Talk-- bragging about how you were big friends
with all the band members of Tool.
[Michael] I am.
Adam Jones' a really good friend of mine and a fan of mine as well.
[Booker] You know, why am I not surprised--
-["S.O.S." playing] -I'ma hold that thought, all right?
I'ma hold that thought, Cole. I'll be back in a minute.
[Michael] The punch line won't work later on.
[Booker laughs]
[explosions]
♪ I hear them cryin' ♪
[Justin] And their opponents, first, from Ghana, West Africa,
weighing 221 pounds,
Kofi Kingston.
[Michael] Okay. Listen, Booker,
I know you and King have rehearsed this big joke all day long,
so give us the punch line.
Why are you shocked that Tool are big fans of mine?
You know, why am I not surprised a band by the name of Tool
say you're one their favorite-- you know, one of their favorite of all?
That right there is ridiculous.
-[Michael] You set him up for that. -[Booker laughs]
-["Ain't No Make Believe" playing] -[Michael] Keep your day job.
[Justin] And his tag team partners, first, from Los Angeles, California,
weighing 224 pounds,
John Morrison.
[Michael] And ladies and gentlemen, also here at ringside tonight,
our Spanish announce team.
Say hola to Carlos Cabrera and Marcelo Rodriguez.
-Hey, guys. -[speaking Spanish]
-[Jerry] What? -[Michael] What'd they say, Book?
[Booker speaking Spanish]
-[Michael] That means "What up?" -[Booker] What's happening?
[Michael] That's real nice. John Morrison sharing his sunglasses
-with a lucky fan here in Los Angeles. -["Booyaka 619" playing]
♪ Booyaka, Booyaka, That's my pueblo ♪
-♪ Booyaka, Booyaka, 619 ♪ -[explosion]
♪ Booyaka, Booyaka, That's my pueblo ♪
♪ Booyaka, Booyaka, 619 ♪
♪ Booyaka, Booyaka, Rey Mysterio ♪
-♪ Booyaka, Booyaka, 619 ♪ -[explosion]
♪ Booyaka, Booyaka, That's my pueblo ♪
♪ Booyaka, Booyaka, 619 ♪
♪ What you gonna do When we come for you? ♪
[Justin] And from San Diego, California, weighing 175 pounds,
Rey Mysterio.
[Michael] Well, obviously, Rey Mysterio is ready to go tonight
following what happened to him on Raw this past Monday at the hands of The Miz.
Jerry, remember, we were getting ready for Rey versus Miz one-on-one matchup.
[Jerry] Yeah, and your good buddy The Miz, takes the golden opportunity
to, look at this, attack Rey Mysterio from behind, typical Miz.
And boy, did he do a number, oh, on poor Rey Mysterio.
So bad in fact, that Rey was not able to compete last Monday.
[Michael] Well, let's talk about the facts.
Miz was still upset over the fact
that Rey Mysterio defeated him in the finals
of the WWE Championship tournament a couple of weeks ago.
[Jerry] Well, you even-- you have to admit, this was totally uncalled for.
[Michael] Well, I did say I was taken aback by the audacity of the attack
by Miz on this past Monday night.
But speaking of Rey Mysterio, ladies and gentlemen,
Mysterio, remember, tomorrow night live on Raw
from San Diego, Mysterio's hometown,
Rey Mysterio is going to face the winner
of tonight's undisputed WWE Championship matchup
-between CM Punk and John Cena. -[Jerry] You know what?
In my mind, this is gonna be the biggest match
of Rey Mysterio's career tomorrow night on Raw.
[Michael] And remember, Rey Mysterio, well, he had an automatic rematch clause
because he was WWE Champion
when he won the tournament a few weeks back.
John Cena, however, would defeat Mysterio on the same night
after a request for that match
by our new chief operating officer, Triple H.
[Booker] Let me tell you something, I'ma-- I'm not crying over spilled milk
or anything like that, but Rey Mysterio
-was put in a bad position. -[bell ringing]
[Booker] I cannot wait until tomorrow night
to see Rey Mysterio go in there and do work.
[Michael] Miz starts things off with Kofi Kingston.
One more point on that, Booker, at a wwe.com exclusive this past week,
Rey Mysterio said,
"Hey, I didn't mind defending my championship on the same night
because that's what the boss wanted and I do what the boss tells me to do."
"However, I demand the rematch tomorrow night on Raw."
[Booker] You know, not just what the-- what the boss wanted,
but that's what we do.
We go out there, when we-- us champions,
we go out there and defend our championship any day of the week.
[Michael] Oh, and Kofi Kingston who lost to The Miz this past Monday night on Raw
in a highly competitive battle.
[Jerry] Well, you know what, Booker? You gotta agree about this.
As much as this has not looked good for Rey Mysterio in the past couple weeks,
it may turn out great in the end
because it's like the stars-- whoa, look at The Miz.
Stars could be aligned, this could be the perfect storm.
Rey getting this huge match in his hometown
of San Diego tomorrow night,
I mean, what could be better for Rey to come out victorious there?
-[Michael] John Morrison near fall on Miz. -[Booker] Whoa.
You know, definitely Rey gonna have a huge advantage at home,
but like I said that actually could work against him at the same time
because, you know, he's gonna be-- people are gonna be calling for tickets.
People are gonna be-- want to get in the building
to see exactly what's going on.
So Rey, watch your back, son.
[Michael] And here comes the eccentric R-Truth in off the tag.
[Jerry] You're right-- you know, you're right about that
because one of the things that can add to these distractions--
I mean, you-- when you're in a huge match like that,
all of the attention that suddenly heaved up on
you can be a major distraction.
[Booker] I mean, you got family members, you got all your friends out there.
[Jerry] Just like me here today in Los Angeles,
all the stars calling me,
want to come out and-- or hang around me and everything, want tickets to the show.
[Booker] But it's sold out, dawg. It's sold out here tonight.
[Michael] Look at R-Truth, hammering away on John Morrison.
-I want to welcome the… -I got you! Look at Jimmy now!
[Michael] …17,000 plus watching here live tonight in Los Angeles
and on Pay-Per-View all around the United States,
in fact, all over the world tonight
in places like Canada, Germany,
three stations in Spain,
and on four stations in Mexico.
[Booker] Let me tell you something, this is a big night and R-Truth knows it
because I'm checking out R-Truth, and he got a fresh cut.
I can see, he went out there, he just came from the wig shop.
-The boy is looking good. -[Michael] The wig shop?
-[Booker laughs] -[Michael] I got a fresh cut, too,
-for the show tonight, you didn't notice. -[Booker] Yeah, I see it.
It's a bunch of gray on the side.
[Michael] Hey, I wouldn't even be looking at me, Lawler,
-you and your toupee. -[Jerry] Yeah, right.
Look at you. Who cut your hair?
Stevie Wonder? Really.
-[Michael] Oh, man. -[Booker] Back to the action.
[Booker] R-Truth, that's-- my man has totally stepped it up--
you know, stepped his game up as of late and actually, I like it.
[Michael] So Booker, do you think that all this talk of a conspiracy
is really fueling R-Truth, making him a better competitor?
[Booker] I really think so because R-Truth has put himself
in position, as of late,
in positions that he hasn't been in since he's been here in the WWE
and like I said, I really think it's working for R-Truth.
[Michael] So exciting to see Miz as a part of this event here tonight.
Miz, of course, the former WWE Champion, six-one, 231 from Cleveland.
And Miz looks to pin his former buddy, former tag team partner.
[Booker] You know, I like that jacket The Miz wear, man.
I mean, it's something like out of Lords of the Rings
or something like that.
The guy actually looks good when he comes out here.
And that's one of my pet peeves, looking good all the time.
[Jerry] Let's face it, SummerSlam is the biggest party of the summer,
and Miz loves to party and he dressed appropriately.
[Michael] Did you guys check out Miz on YouTube
lip synching with Keenan Cahill?
-Over 500,000 views for that video. -[Booker] Whoa.
-[Michael] Wait. Wow. -[Booker] Did you see that?
That John Morrison right there at his finest right there.
John Morrison is coming back off of a huge injury,
but John Morrison, he has the ticket.
[Michael] And I was gonna point that out, Booker,
John Morrison grabbing his neck.
Remember, he-- that neck was injured at the hands of R-Truth
-on two separate occasions. -[Booker] Oh, here comes Kofi Kingston.
[Michael] Oh, and there's the high-flyer Kofi Kingston
from Ghana in West Africa.
[Booker] And let me tell you, the boy is looking good,
-he's looking real good tonight. -[Michael] By the way, King,
-that's Booker's African accent. -[Jerry] Oh, really?
-[Michael] Yeah, it sounds Jamaican. -[Booker] This has--
-it's West Indies, actually. -[Michael] Oh, look at this.
[Booker] Kofi is looking real good tonight, check him out.
[Michael] Wow, what elevation by Kingston, Miz in trouble, and a kickout.
Kofi Kingston with an impressive resume, a three-time Intercontinental Champion,
two-time US Champ, former tag team champion as well.
Considers "The Heartbreak Kid",
Hall of Famer, Shawn Michaels among his inspirations.
[Booker] Oh, he's gonna do it. He's gonna do that boom, Boom Drop.
[Jerry] He has The Miz here.
[Booker] You know, I know that we all like to see this guy dance,
but right now, Kofi Kingston is on fire.
He's smoking.
[Jerry] What about your boy Miz, Michael Cole?
[Michael] Uh, he'll get back into this thing.
Trouble in Paradise, nowhere to be found.
Miz going for the Skull-Crushing Finale.
-[Jerry] Uh-oh. -[Michael] And Kofi, great counter.
-[Booker] Oh, that's it. -[Michael] Throws back the SOS.
-And Del Rio. -[Booker] Wow.
Look at that boy Del Rio right there, always…
-[Michael] Oh, wow. -[Booker] …at the right place,
at the right time, that's Alberto Del Rio.
[Michael] There are bodies flying everywhere
on our opening contest tonight of the 24th annual SummerSlam.
[Booker] Tell it like it is, this thing is breaking down.
-[Michael] Oh, man. -[Booker] This thing is breaking down.
[Michael] I think Kofi Kingston is down and out.
[crowd] One, two
[Michael] Oh, and a kickout by Kingston at two.
-[Jerry] Watch this move by-- yeah. -[Booker] Check this out right here,
this right here, this move-- oh, my goodness,
some kind of modified DDT by The Miz,
and I'm gonna tell you, that guy right there,
that Kofi is in big trouble.
[Jerry] But somehow, Kofi Kingston was able to kick out of that.
[Michael] And look at R-Truth now, in on the attack,
-hammering away on Kingston. -[Booker] I mean, he kicked out
but I mean-- I mean, what is he going to be worth coming up later here?
-I mean, he's hurting bad. -[Jerry] You're not kidding.
Cole, if your man, The Miz, had done that to you,
you'd be in the emergency room right now.
[Michael] You're talking to a man who is undefeated in WrestleMania.
-Let's not get carried away. -[Booker] Oh, undefeated.
-Don't nobody wanna hear that. -[Jerry] Back to this match.
-Oh, man. -[Booker] Ooh. Wow.
R-Truth. Just cover him.
[Michael] Yet again, R-Truth with a cover and this time, Kofi Kingston battles out.
[Jerry] Yeah, Kofi absorbing a lot of punishment.
This may just be prolonging the inevitable now.
[Booker] I'm going to tell you right now, Kofi Kingston just kicked out
on instinct alone because he's still hurt really bad.
[Michael] Let's talk a little bit about this man.
Alberto Del Rio, 6'5",
263 pounds from Mexico City.
He won the 2011 Royal Rumble.
-The largest Royal Rumble ever. -[Booker] Whoa.
[Michael] Here we go, looking to put Kingston away.
Forty men involved in that contest back in January,
also Del Rio most recently,
winning the 2011 Money in the Bank ladder match.
[Jerry] Now, look at him, Cole,
because now he's making fun of Kofi's moves there.
[Booker] Whoa. Let me tell you something,
Alberto Del Rio is an extraordinary talent.
I mean he's got skills. I mean, he's like the wind, you know.
You could feel him but you can't see him.
That's how good Alberto Del Rio really is.
[Michael] Almost like The Miz.
Miz is good at really-- at every aspect of his game.
Nice suplex, here's the cover, hook of the leg on Kofi.
[Jerry] Miz is so good at being a talk show guest
and it's so must-see that the show he was on a couple of times this past month,
George Lopez got canceled after The Miz made so many appearances on there.
[Michael] That wasn't The Miz's fault.
[Jerry] Miz told me yesterday he's in the running…
-[Michael] Uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh. -[Jerry] …to take over as host now.
[Michael] Look at this here. Ooh, he may well be.
[Booker] Hey, man, I gotta give-- I gotta give Miz a little credit.
The kid is actually solid in the middle of that ring.
And he actually believes in himself, that's what I like about The Miz.
[Jerry] Oh, he believes in himself all right.
[Michael] Well, he's always believed in himself, you know,
in high school in Parma, Ohio, Normandy High school,
Miz was actually part of the basketball, cross-country, swimming team,
-student government… -[Jerry] What? The what?
[Michael] …and he was president of the yearbook.
[Jerry] The basketball, cross-country, swimming team?
[Michael] And the swimming team. Well, he was involved in all three teams.
[Jerry] I thought that was one team.
[Michael] He was also the president of his yearbook
and president of his fraternity at Miami University in Ohio.
-[Jerry] So he was an athlete and a nerd. -[Michael] Oh, he-- nerd?
[Jerry] He was a president of the yearbook team?
[Michael] Yeah. I mean, he's well-rounded.
He was also-- how can you call-- now look at this.
-[Booker] Oh, my goodness. -[Michael] I'm telling you,
he was the president of a fraternity in college.
[Booker] Same school he was a cheerleader in, right?
[Michael] You didn't-- you got your GED when you were 38, what do you know?
[Booker] Now, you wanna talk about old stuff.
[Jerry] All right. These guys would want a tag from The Miz.
They're trying to keep Kofi Kingston at bay.
-Oh, and Kofi makes the tag. -[crowd cheering]
[Michael] Here comes Rey Mysterio as well.
-And R-Truth and Mysterio. -[Booker] Oh, Rey Mysterio is fresh.
[Michael] Who in a sense is the number one contender
-for the WWE title. -[Booker] I love that move right there.
[Michael] Here's the cover.
[Booker] Man. Rey Mysterio is on fire tonight, man.
[Michael] Rey is getting ready for tomorrow night,
his championship opportunity on Raw.
[Jerry] What? Look at R-Truth-- oh, R-Truth showing out a little bit.
-[Booker] Oh, man. -[Michael] Uh-oh, Rey.
-[Jerry] Hello. -[Michael] Vintage Mysterio.
[Booker] For a minute, I thought we was on Soul Train.
[Michael] Here's the cover, oh, and a kickout.
Soul Train? What is this, '70s?
[Jerry] R-Truth's soul train just got derailed by Rey Mysterio.
[Michael] Soul train.
Maybe you could tell me about Billy Paul next.
[Jerry] How do you know all these names of people--
[Booker] Oh, we've got American-- we've got American Bandstand.
-[Michael] Uh-oh. -[Jerry] Look out.
-[Michael] Oh, no. -[Jerry] Are you kidding me? Look at this.
[Booker] Oh, my goodness.
[Jerry] Alberto Del Rio wants none of that.
-[Booker] Rey Mysterio's going to do it. -[Jerry] Uh-oh.
[Michael] Oh, look at Del Rio.
-Uh-oh. -[Booker] Man.
I don't know about you guys…
[Michael] Oh, no, Miz
-[Booker] This is exciting. -[Michael] Miz juked out of the way.
-Miz moved out of the way. -[Jerry] Too bad-- oh-- there.
Look at Kofi. Oh, man.
[Booker] Wow. My goodness.
[Jerry] Mysterio with his Frog Splash from the top rope, it's over.
-[bell ringing] -["Booyaka 619" playing]
[Jerry] Man, how can you watch all the action?
-Bodies were flying everywhere. -[Michael] That's why there's three of us.
-[Booker] Man, listen to this crowd, man. -[Justin] The team of Kofi Kingston,
John Morrison and Rey Mysterio.
[Michael] But guys, more importantly, Rey Mysterio proving tonight
that he's ready for his match live on Raw tomorrow
versus either CM Punk
or John Cena for the WWE Championship
in his hometown of San Diego.
[Jerry] Boy, ready maybe an understatement, right, Booker?
Have you ever seen Rey look any better?
[Booker] Man, Rey Mysterio was on fire there tonight.
Rey Mysterio has to-- had the deal going right.
Check this out right here.
[Jerry] John Morrison, over the top, right into the face of Alberto Del Rio.
Look at this height and hang time from Kofi Kingston.
[Booker] Kofi Kingston got on the rise right there, dawg.
I don't even think you can see where he was right there.
Check Rey Mysterio out.
Man flying with the greatest of ease
for the one, two, three.
Let me tell you something, Christmas came early here tonight for these fans, man.
[Michael] Guys think about what a 24 hours we're going to see.
Tonight it's Punk and Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Tomorrow on Raw, Mysterio gets his chance at a title.
It is going to be electric around here.
[Booker] Wow.
Last Monday night's contract signing.
And I want you to tell me directly that
that kick was accidental
because I will not allow you to impugn my integrity
or challenge my authority
as executive vice president of talent relations.
So, I want a public apology
for what happened last Monday night right now.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[clears throat]
I'm sorry, please, please forgive me
and humbly accept my apology, Mr. John Laurinaitis,
Senior Executive of Talent Relations.
-Executive Vice President. -Executive Vice President
of Talent Relations, I'm sorry.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[crowd cheering]
I just came to wish you luck tonight.
You came here to wish me luck?
I did.
I find that hard to believe.
Why don't-- why don't you run along and go talk to your husband,
the new COO of WWE, all right?
You know, better yet, why don't you go wish your daddy luck?
I mean, I know he doesn't run day to day operations around here anymore, thank God.
But I know he's still the chairman of the board.
Well, I actually did speak to both my husband and my father.
And believe it or not, they both wish you luck too,
as well as John Cena.
-[crowd cheering] -But what would I know?
I'm just Vince McMahon's clueless daughter, right?
Yeah, more or less you're pretty clueless but I didn't say it, you did.
I called you idiotic.
Good luck.
I would but, um,
I know where that hand's been.
[crowd cheering]
[Jerry] Wow.
[Michael] Now, ladies and gentlemen, this is Los Angeles,
the home of SummerSlam
and speaking of the CM Punk versus John Cena
WWE Championship matchup with Triple H as a special guest referee,
I just got results from a wwe.com
live chat that's going on right now.
Only 38% of fans in the WWE Universe
believe that Triple H will "call things down the middle"
in the unified WWE Championship match here tonight.
-Surprise you? -Well, after hearing comments like that
from CM Punk, I'd be surprised if he called things down the middle.
How can that help but affect his decision?
Well, ladies and gentlemen, coming up next,
it's all about destruction.
[Booker] Man, the Celtic Warrior, Sheamus. goes one-on-one
with The World's Strongest Man.
I'd say, if you can't get along, let's get it on tonight
SummerSlam Sunday night, is going down.
[Jerry] Right now, let's take a look at the man
who's really become a human wrecking ball.
[dramatic music playing]
[Mark] You have no idea what I'm capable of.
[man] Wherever Mark Henry goes, destruction seems to follow.
[Jerry] Look at the strength.
[Michael] World's strongest slam.
[crowd cheering]
[Michael] Mark Henry laying waste to the Big Show.
Mark Henry is on the roll of his career.
[Booker] Wait a minute, guys.
-[Michael] Oh, my God. -[Booker] Don't do this.
Mark, don't do this.
[dramatic music continues]
[Michael] Never before has Mark Henry been as dangerous as he is now.
[Jerry] Oh, boy.
[Booker] I don't think Mark Henry know he's got an injured prey right here,
now he's just going to feast on Kane.
[Michael] Mark Henry has just been on this path of destruction as of late,
no one has been the safe.
[Booker] This is not good right here.
[screaming]
[Michael] Mark Henry may be the most dangerous man
in the history of WWE.
[Sheamus] I'll fight him.
-[rock music playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Michael] The always intense, always focused Sheamus.
Absolutely dominating.
[Booker] He is the real deal.
[Sheamus] There will be only one man standing at the top,
me, the Celtic Warrior.
Where are you going, fella?
We don't have to wait until SummerSlam.
We could do this right now.
-[Michael] Ooh. -[Booker] Whoa.
[Sheamus] Nobody could take away my will to compete here in the WWE.
[Booker] This is two heavyweights going toe to toe.
[Mark] Nobody in this world should get a dream with me.
[Michael] What a collision it's going to be Sunday at SummerSlam
between the "Celtic Warrior" Sheamus and Mark Henry.
[music fades]
-[crowd cheering] -["Some Bodies Gonna Get It" playing]
Step up ready.
Yes, sir.
♪ Somebody gon' get they ass kicked ♪
-[bell ringing] -[Chimel] The following contest
is scheduled for one fall.
Making his way to the ring, from Silsbee, Texas,
weighing in at 418 pounds,
"The World's Strongest Man"
Mark Henry.
[Michael] Ladies and gentlemen, there are many ways to describe this man,
but as of late, scary dominance
will do the job just fine.
[Booker] Let me tell you something, Mark Henry is a bully,
is what Mark Henry is.
We'll talk about that a little bit later as far as what bullying really mean
and Mark Henry epitomizes it.
[Michael] I cannot wait to get into that debate with you.
[Jerry] You know, they say, public speaking
is most people's number one fear,
but getting in the ring with Mark Henry has to be right up there.
[Michael] Public speaking is Booker's number one fear.
-[Jerry] Is it really? -[Chimel] And from Dublin, Ireland,
weighing in at 272 pounds,
the "Celtic Warrior" Sheamus.
[Michael] Well, guys, Sheamus may rue the day
that he actually stood up to Mark Henry
and Henry's reign of terror.
Sheamus, the first ever Irish-born WWE Champion.
Take a look now at the size differential between these two men.
Mark Henry goes 6'4", 398.
Sheamus goes 6'6", 272.
Sheamus, a 2010 King of the Ring,
Mark Henry, well, he really is the strongest man
in the entire world.
Won that title back at the Arnold Classic a number of years ago.
Mark Henry's such a huge man, guys.
-He has a 64-inch chest. -[bell ringing]
[Jerry] He's gigantic. He's enormous, but hey, Sheamus is no slouch either.
Sheamus is no little guy. Wait a minute.
[Michael] No, not at all. And-- but there is the power of Mark Henry.
I want to get into this a little bit with you, Booker,
because I don't believe Mark Henry is a bully in any stretch of the imagination
because a bully, at least where I come from,
a bully picks on people who are smaller than him.
Mark Henry has not picked on people smaller than him, hence…
-[Jerry] What? -[Michael] …well, case in point--
[Jerry] Everybody's smaller than Mark Henry.
-[Michael] Big Show, Kane, Kozlov. -[Booker laughs]
[Michael] I mean Mark Henry's not picking on little puny guys.
He's not picking on Rey Mysterios, let's make that perfectly clear.
[Booker] You know, now, to your point, Cole,
I really don't understand exactly what you're talking about
as far a bully go in my eyes,
and Mark Henry had guys down, had them-- had them beat down,
could've just walked away, but Mark Henry chose to hurt them.
And let's not-- let's not forget the tent guy that Mark Henry tossed
about 20 feet as well.
-[Michael] Well-- -[Booker] You go right ahead.
[Michael] Well, I agree with you. Certain instances he's been a bully.
Everyone at ringside,
everybody that works for WWE around the ringside area
is scared of the man and you can't blame them.
And for Sheamus, however, to stand up to Mark Henry
and he's doing that pretty well here, Jerry.
[Jerry] Yeah, Sheamus does not look scared in the least.
He has been delivering a beat down on The World's Strongest Man right now.
[Booker] Let me tell you, Sheamus actually can put an end to all this tonight
because the way a bully works is,
until you beat him, until you stop him, he going to keep doing what he's doing.
Let's see if Sheamus can actually pull it off.
[Michael] Sheamus has a victory over the world champion Christian,
when Christian took a hike on SmackDown this past Friday,
Christian with no interest in getting hurt before his big matchup here tonight.
[Booker] I mean, did you see that, man?
Mark Henry just tossed 272 pounds through that ring like it was nothing.
[Michael] And I'm not going to hang around to watch him.
[Jerry] Where are you going, Cole?
[Michael] I have absolutely no interest in being anywhere near this man.
[Booker] Grab your iPad.
-[Michael] This man-- -[Mark] Which one of you clowns next?
[Booker] I think he's talking to you, Cole.
-[Michael] No, he called you a clown. -[Jerry] You're the clown.
[Michael] Oh, my God, look at the strength of Mark Henry.
That's a 270-pound man he picked up and tossed back into the ring.
-[Booker] That's what I'm talking about. -[Michael] You know back on wwe.com,
in an exclusive this week…
-[screams] -[Michael] Oh!
-Mark Henry said that… -[Booker] Wow.
[Michael] …he said, "I'm glad Sheamus ain't afraid."
"He won't run because I like breaking people's legs."
Big splash.
Mark Henry said, "I like to break people's legs
-because it's not temporary pain." -One, two.
[Michael] The pain is-- well, it lasts a long time.
[Jerry] You know what? To me, that--
a statement like that is what Booker was talking about earlier.
That's a statement a bully would make.
[Michael] Well, he broke the-- broke the leg of Big Show,
of Kane and of Kozlov.
Johnny Curtis would've been next in his SmackDown debut
this past Friday night if it wasn't for Sheamus.
[Booker] I'd say, be careful what you wish for, it might--
-[Jerry] Oh, look out. -[Michael] Oh, man, 400 pounds.
[Booker] Oh, my goodness. He just left a skid mark on that boy.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Michael] I tried to move on, folks,
as Mark Henry goes into the cover
and Sheamus' leg was under the bottom rope,
great call by the referee.
Now he pulls Sheamus back into the ring.
[Jerry] Unfortunately, Sheamus' neck was draped over that middle rope
and all of Mark Henry's weight came down on it.
I don't know how Sheamus is able to even move after that.
[Booker] Trust me, I actually, have felt that move right there
-with Mark Henry and it hurts. -[crowd chanting] Let's go, Sheamus!
[Michael] You hear the WWE Universe firmly in the corner of Sheamus in this matchup.
[Michael] Oh, look at this.
Mark Henry picking up Sheamus with ease.
[Booker] Let me tell you, just from those punches right there,
I just saw delivered from that Celtic Warrior.
-He's dazed, man. He's in trouble. -[crowd booing]
[Jerry] But let's not forget, Booker, Sheamus knocked off the 7'0",
420-pound, Great Khali two weeks ago on SmackDown.
Sheamus can get it done with a real big man.
[Booker] Yeah, I mean, I saw that.
-I saw Sheamus go out there-- -[Michael] Of course.
You were sitting at ringside for all the show.
[Booker] I saw Sheamus do justice.
But he's in the ring right now with Mark Henry,
The World's Strongest Man.
Give him credit, man.
-Give him credit. -[Jerry] And it's--
if you really think about it, when you watch Mark Henry in action
-[Michael] Oh, look at this. -[Jerry] I mean his opponents
sometimes are able to mount some offense
but how hard is it to actually hurt Mark Henry?
It just-- you just don't see it happen.
I mean, you may daze him, you may stun with something,
but to actually hurt the guy
-like he hurts his opponents-- -[Booker] Wow.
[Michael] Look at this. Talk about hurting.
He has got Sheamus in a precarious situation.
Now, look at the big man
-try to battle out. And he did. -[Booker] Wait a minute.
[Michael] Can you believe that?
[Jerry] Sheamus showing a little strength of his own there,
able to break the grip of The World's Strongest Man.
[Michael] And again, the assault continues at the hands of Mark Henry.
[Booker] I'm gonna tell you right now,
I really think Sheamus has taken the wrong approach in here,
trying to match strength for strength with Mark Henry.
[Michael] Uh-oh.
Mark Henry, this is the way he usually puts his opponents away,
-400 pounds. -[Jerry] Oh.
[Michael] Sheamus however was able to roll out of the way
and this could be the opening Sheamus needs.
Jerry, he's got to take advantage right now.
[Jerry] Well, you can tell from the look on Mark Henry's face at the moment,
he is hurt, and you're right.
Sheamus needs to be able to mount some sort of offense,
but Sheamus is still hurting as well.
[Booker] I think Sheamus needs to try to flip Mark Henry just like he just did,
stay on his bicycle a little bit, try to stay out of the range of Mark Henry
until he can get his wits back.
[Michael] Sheamus, back to a knee, Mark Henry as well.
Sheamus trying to make it back to his feet first.
Could be a huge momentum shift in this match right here
if Sheamus can capitalize.
And trying to use that big axe handle
to the 64-inch chest of Mark Henry.
[Jerry] Hitting Mark Henry with everything he's got.
[Michael] Oh, man.
[Jerry] Finally, able to take The World's Strongest Man off his feet.
[Booker] Big flying double axe handle right there, though.
[Jerry] Knee to the back of Henry's neck.
[Michael] Yeah, but this is where Sheamus is dangerous,
this is that barbaric Celtic Warrior mentality.
[Booker] Yeah, but how much has been taken out of Sheamus already?
I mean, Mark Henry has been laying it on like molasses, man,
he's been laying it on thick.
[Michael] But what's important here
-is that Sheamus has Mark Henry down. -[Jerry] Right.
[Michael] Mark Henry is completely out of his power position
in this predicament he's in.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Booker] Whoa.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Jerry] Well, I wanna tell you guys,
I've been impressed for a long time with Sheamus.
I've been-- like you said Booker, I've been on the receiving end
of one of those Brogue Kicks
and this guy is capable of hurting some opponents as well.
-Oh. -[Michael] Oh, man.
-[Booker] Whoa. -[Michael] What a collision.
[Jerry] Man.
[Booker] That's what I'm talking about.
Sheamus right there, just a little overzealous.
He needs to just slow down for just a second.
[crowd chanting] Let's go, Sheamus! Let's go, Sheamus!
[Jerry] Well, I'm not so sure he needs to speed up there.
That took a lot out of both of these guys.
-Oh. -[crowd cheering]
[Booker] This is high-risk right here, this--
[Jerry] Sheamus going to the top, that's unfamiliar territory for…
-[Booker] Pirate district. -[Jerry] …a guy his size.
[Michael] And look at the shoulder block from the top rope.
-[Jerry] It worked. -[Booker] Got Mark Henry on his back.
-[Booker] Wow. -[Michael] Looking to put Mark Henry away,
who powers out.
[Jerry] Let's go back and take a look at that head-on collision.
And when I say head-on, watch this.
Oh, their heads smacked.
I'm surprised that didn't knock one or the other or both of them out.
[Michael] But Sheamus is feeling it here.
The confidence is growing inside The Celtic Warrior.
[Booker] You know, I said it, and I'll say it again…
[Michael] Oh, went for the Brogue Kick.
[Booker] …Sheamus is all man in the middle of that ring.
He knows exactly what it takes, but can he pull it off
-against Mark Henry… -[Michael] Booker…
-[Booker] …The World's Strongest Man. -[Michael] Sheamus was all man,
he missed with the Brogue Kick
and Mark Henry turned the momentum in the matchup just like that.
And now, Mark Henry measuring Sheamus, looking to put the big man away,
perhaps with The World's Strongest Slam.
[Booker] Oh, my goodness.
[Michael] Brogue Kick on Henry, kicked him right out of the ring.
[Jerry] Oh, Sheamus got all of that
and Mark Henry's out, it looks like he's out.
[Booker] Just a bad, bad, bad luck right there for Sheamus.
[Michael] And is this smart by Sheamus to go…
-[Jerry] No. Absolutely not. -[Michael] …after Mark Henry?
-Booker? -[Booker] Yeah, I'll say,
stay in the middle of that ring and let him get counted out,
-just like King just said, man. -[Jerry] No kidding.
[Michael] Yeah, but I think Sheamus wants a victory over Mark Henry
to what you guys said earlier,
to put away the bully for once and for all.
[Booker] You know, you might be right on that right there,
Cole, I agree with that.
[Michael] And look at-- and see, this is why it was dangerous--
-[Jerry] Oh, look out, look out. -[Booker] Oh. Oh.
-Did you hear that? -[Michael] And look at this.
Oh, my God.
[Booker] Wow.
[Jerry] Good grief.
-[crowd cheering] -[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Jerry] There is an example
of what The World's Strongest Man is capable of.
[Michael] Mark Henry has rolled back into the ring.
The official is now counting.
And a count of five, I believe, Sheamus was driven through the barricade.
[Jerry] That entire metal barricade was busted and out.
[Michael] A count of seven now by the official.
[Booker] I don't think he's gonna make it.
[Michael] Sheamus is trying to crawl back toward the ring.
The official at a count of nine.
Sheamus has only got one more count,
one more tick to make it back in
-and he can't do it. -[bell ringing]
[crowd booing]
[Chimel] The winner of this match as a result of a count out,
"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry.
[Michael] What an effort by Sheamus here tonight,
but Mark Henry continues his destruction.
[Jerry] What an effort is right by Sheamus,
but how impressive, Booker, was that?
Was that not an awesome display of strength?
I don't hear you cheering now.
[Booker] When I say whose gonna stop Mark Henry, whose gonna stop this bully?
He's on a roll and he's on a roll that's unstoppable.
[Michael] This matchup tonight between Mark Henry and Sheamus,
well, it gained-- well, people all over the world who were watching it
had an interest in it because it is trending right now on Twitter worldwide,
as Mark Henry picks up a big victory over Sheamus tonight.
And we've gotta take a look again at what transpired between these two men.
[Jerry] Well, I'm gonna tell you something.
Sheamus has nothing to be ashamed of because I don't know if anyone
on earth-- oh, would be able to withstand something like that.
[Booker] Wow.
Right here, you could hear-- so you can actually hear something pop.
And then, right there, Mark Henry just drove that boy
through the barrier like a Mack Truck.
Wow.
[Jerry] Good grief.
[Michael] Mark Henry, a human demolition machine.
He wins this matchup by bulldozing Sheamus
through the barricade at ringside.
Mark Henry, the world's strongest
and most dangerous man.
[Booker] And know it.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time,
he is the World Heavyweight Champion, Christian.
[crowd cheering]
Christian, this past Friday night at the end SmackDown,
you seemed very confident about your match here tonight.
You even mentioned that you received some news
that will change everything about SummerSlam.
Would you care to elaborate on that statement?
Let me put it to you like this.
Randy Orton is not leaving SummerSlam the World Heavyweight Champion.
Let's just say I have myself an insurance policy
and the entire WWE is the beneficiary.
Let me-- let me remind you and everybody else
that this match is No Holds Barred, which means anything goes.
And we're in Los Angeles, right? Hollywood?
I'll put it in layman's terms for you.
This match is gonna be like
an epic summer blockbuster filled with action.
And I?
I'm like the hero, like Harry Potter, capable of magic with my every move.
And Randy Orton is like that movie-- what was it?
Cowboys & Aliens.
Yeah.
An overproduced, overrated,
overmatched
flop.
[Justin] Ladies and gentlemen from NBC's hit television show,
The Voice, please welcome multi-platinum recording artist
and three-time Grammy Award winner,
CeeLo Green!
["Bright Lights Bigger City" playing]
[CeeLo] Is this Los Angeles or what?
Are you ready?
One, two, three. Let's go.
♪ I been livin' for the weekend But, no, not anymore ♪
♪ 'Cause here comes that familiar Feelin' that Friday's famous for ♪
♪ Yeah, I'm lookin' for some action And it's out there somewhere ♪
♪ You can feel the electricity All in the evening air ♪
♪ And it may just be more of the same ♪
♪ But sometimes you wanna go Where everyone knows your name ♪
♪ Guess I'll have to wait and see ♪
♪ I'm just gonna let something Brand new happen to me ♪
-♪ And it's all right ♪ -♪ It's all right ♪
[CeeLo] ♪ It's all right ♪
♪ It's all right ♪
♪ Bright lights and the big city ♪
♪ It belongs to us tonight ♪
♪ Now Friday's cool ♪
♪ But there's somethin' About Saturday night ♪
♪ You can't say what you want to ♪
♪ 'Cause you know that you just might ♪
♪ I'm alive this evening, It was love at first sight ♪
♪ This Saturday, Every Saturday for the rest of my life ♪
♪ Everyone's standin' in line ♪
♪ Yeah, lookin' good And lookin' for a real good time ♪
♪ Never have to wonder if ♪
♪ I'll have someone To share all of this with ♪
Sing.
-♪ And it's all right ♪ -♪ It's all right ♪
[CeeLo] ♪ It's all right ♪
♪ It's all right ♪
♪ Bright lights and the big city ♪
♪ It belongs to us tonight, yeah ♪
♪ Oh. Just throw your hands in the air ♪
♪ Wave them like you just don't care ♪
♪ If you plan to jam at the SummerSlam ♪
♪ Somebody say oh, yeah ♪
♪ Oh, yeah ♪
♪ You don't stop ♪
♪ Yo, somebody, anybody scream! ♪
[crowd cheering]
Are you ready?
["Forget You" playing]
[CeeLo] ♪ Hey ♪
♪ Yeah, girl ♪
♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪
[CeeLo] ♪ I guess the change In my pocket wasn't enough ♪
♪ I'm like, "Forget you and forget her too" ♪
♪ If I was richer, I'd still be with ya ♪
♪ Ha, now ain't that some shh ♪
♪ Ain't that some ♪
♪ Although there's pain in my chest ♪
♪ I wish you the best with a forget you
Sing.
♪ Well, I'm sorry, I can't afford a Ferrari ♪
♪ But that don't mean I can't get you there ♪
♪ He's an Xbox and I'm more Atari ♪
♪ But the way you play Your game ain't fair ♪
♪ Pity the fool That falls in love with you, all right ♪
♪ Oh, she's a gold digger ♪
-Sing. -♪ Just thought should know ♪
♪ Ooh ♪
♪ I've got some news for you ♪
♪ Yeah, run and tell Your little boyfriend ♪
♪ I see you drive 'round town With the girl I love ♪
♪ And I'm like-- ♪
-♪ That's right ♪ -♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪
♪ The change in my pocket wasn't enough ♪
♪ I'm like-- ♪
♪ Said, "If I was richer ♪
♪ I'd still be with ya" ♪
-♪ Oh, ain't that some-- ♪ -♪ Ain't that some ♪
♪ Got pain in my chest ♪
♪ I wish you the best with a forget you ♪
♪ I know that I had to borrow ♪
♪ Beg and steal and lie and cheat ♪
♪ Tryna keep ya ♪
♪ Tryna please ya ♪
♪ 'Cause being in love With you ain't cheap ♪
♪ Pity the fool That falls in love with you ♪
-Sing. -♪ Oh, she's a gold digger ♪
-♪ That's right ♪ -♪ Just thought you should know ♪
♪ Ooh ♪
♪ I've got news for you ♪
♪ I really hate you right now ♪
Let's go!
♪ Drive 'round town with the girl I love, I'm like-- ♪
♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪
♪ Guess the change in my pocket ♪
♪ Wasn't enough, so, oh, baby ♪
♪ If I was richer, still be with ya ♪
♪ Now ain't that some shh ♪
♪ Ain't that some ♪
♪ Got pain in my chest ♪
♪ I wish you the best with a forget you ♪
♪ Baby, baby, baby, Why you wanna hurt me so bad? ♪
♪ So bad, so bad ♪
♪ So bad ♪
♪ Tried to tell my mother ♪
♪ Told me, "This is one for your dad" ♪
-♪ Your dad, your dad, your dad ♪ -♪ Yes, she desperate ♪
♪ Oh ♪
Scream it!
I can't hear you.
♪ I love you ♪
♪ I still love you ♪
LA, make some noise.
[crowd cheering]
Whoo!
-[gentle music playing] -No one…
-No one…
-No one likes a bully. -No one likes a bully.
Whether it's verbal, physical, or cyberbullying.
There's no place for bullying.
-Not in school. -In the playground.
Or on the internet.
[Brie] Join The Creative Coalition, National Education Association,
GLAAD, and the WWE as we put an end to bullying.
Once and for all.
Don't be a bully.
Be a STAR.
Show tolerance and respect.
[music fades]
[bell ringing]
This contest, set for one fall,
is for the WWE
Divas Championship.
-["Holla" playing] -♪ Holla ♪ [echoes]
♪ So all my girls in the club say hm ♪
♪ 'Cause you know just how we do ♪
[Justin] Introducing first, being accompanied to the ring
by Eve Torres, from Jacksonville, Florida,
she is the current WWE Divas Champion,
Kelly Kelly.
-[Michael] Go ahead. -[Jerry] Whoa. Well, okay, I'll say it.
I didn't think it could get any better than watching all the divas dance along
with CeeLo Green there, but, oh, it just got better.
-[Booker] Oh, boy. -[Jerry] Kelly Kelly and Eve.
[Booker] Double the pleasure, the way I see it.
[Michael] Can somebody explain to me why--
[Jerry] What?
[Michael] Eve Torres is always around for a Kelly Kelly match?
[Booker] Cole, why would you not want to see Eve?
-[Jerry] Exactly. -[Michael] Well, I didn't say
I didn't wanna-- I don't wanna see-- the last time I saw Eve,
she was flying in the air, moonsaulting me in the middle of the ring.
[Booker] Look at Eve-- I mean, look at Kelly.
I mean, to not shucky ducky…
-[Michael] Quack quack. -[Booker] …quack quack.
["Glamazon" playing]
-[Michael] That's a SmackDown thing, King. -[Jerry] Really?
[Justin] And the challenger, being accompanied to the ring by Natalya,
from Buffalo, New York, "The Glamazon"
Beth Phoenix.
[Michael] Ladies and gentlemen, Beth got here today
when she won the Divas Battle Royal on Monday Night Raw,
and it was all a display of power that night for that woman, Beth Phoenix.
[Jerry] Well, I remember the battle royal well.
Beth Phoenix, amazing display of strength, power.
A victory for her.
And Kelly Kelly had sat with us at ringside doing commentary,
went in the ring to congratulate Beth Phoenix,
and this is what Kelly Kelly got for her good sportsmanship.
Oh, my gosh.
-Uncalled for by Beth. -[Beth] Your days
as the perky, cute, blond little bimbo
are officially over.
[Michael] Well, Beth must have listened to Kelly's commentary that night.
[Jerry] What do you mean by that?
[Michael] Nonetheless, Beth looking very roller-derby-girl-like
with her outfit for the matchup here tonight.
She's, of course, accompanied by Natalya.
They have dubbed themselves the Divas of Doom.
[Booker] Well, as of late, they should call themselves
the Divas of Destruction because they have been laying it.
[Michael] Same thing.
[Jerry] And I see, Cole, you don't have a problem with Natalya being out here.
[Michael] No, not at all, because they really formed a bond.
I mean, Natalya has-- well, she's followed suit with Beth Phoenix.
Natalya doing to, well, AJ, a protege of hers on Friday Night SmackDown…
-[bell ringing] -…really the same thing
that Beth had done to Kelly,
saying the day of the blond princesses are over here on--
in WWE.
[Jerry] Kelly Kelly taking it right to Beth Phoenix.
She's not gonna be intimidated. That's for sure.
[Booker] Kelly trying to prove that theory wrong.
I mean, Kelly's-- I mean, she looks good.
She's not that big, she's not the strongest in the pack,
but she can get it going on quick.
-[Jerry] Oh. -[Booker] Check that out right there.
[Michael] Now, there's "The Glamazon" Beth Phoenix.
Kelly trying to use her quickness here.
-And it's working. Kelly-- -[Jerry] Look at this.
-[Michael] And suddenly Beth Phoenix -[Booker] Wow.
[Michael] has been taken off her power game early.
You know, Kelly Kelly won her first Divas Championship back
-on Raw in June… -[Jerry] Hey, look.
Are you watching this Cole?
[Michael] …when she defeated Brie Bella on the Power to the People night.
-[Jerry] How can you not be excited… -[Booker] Whoa.
[Jerry] …to look at all these great moves from Kelly Kelly?
[Michael] I'm sort of shocked to the way Kelly is taking
the matchup with Beth here early on.
[Booker] Kelly Kelly is trying to finish this thing.
If-- right now, she's got backup, so I'm sure she's…
-[Michael] Wow. -[Booker] …pretty confident tonight.
[referee] Back in the ring now. Let's go.
One.
[Michael] Kelly, a flying candy cane.
[referee] Two.
[Booker] Look at Eve just standing there looking good.
[Jerry] I can't-- I can't--
I got an answer for the flying candy cane but I can't say it.
[laughter]
[Michael] Oh, man.
And look at Kelly Kelly.
And this-- that was an issue.
-I was gonna-- oh, look at Kelly, however. -[Booker] Wow. That's beautiful.
[Michael] Her athletic prowess-- although she runs in the power of Beth.
And I believe this could be the beginning of the end.
This is where The Glamazon will begin to dominate the Divas Champion.
[Booker] Definitely could be right right there, Cole,
because right now, the power is gonna come into play right now.
She's going for the ride. Kelly Kelly's going for the ride.
-Oh. -[Jerry] Oh, good grief.
[Booker] Wow.
-[Michael] Look at this. -[referee] No count.
-[Michael] Do we have a new Divas-- nope. Referee doing a great job.
Now the shoulders are down. Beth looking to win the title.
You know, great wwe.com exclusive with Natalya and Beth Phoenix
intimidating the female celebrities,
the big SummerSlam VIP Party this weekend.
[Jerry] Look at the strength demonstrated here by Beth Phoenix.
And--
Beth with that new outfit.
I know you're excited Booker. We may experience a wardrobe malfunction.
[Booker] Let me tell you, man, that turquoise blue,
that's exactly what it is,
one of my favorite colors and she's looking, looking good.
[Michael] You know-- you know turquoise is a color.
Like you don't have to say turquoise blue.
Turquoise is actually a color.
[Booker] I mean, you know-- but some people need to,
you know-- I mean, elaborate on that.
[referee] Off the hair.
[Jerry] Oh, man. Beth Phoenix-- oh, look at Beth.
Now, she's mocking Kelly Kelly in that--
well, that wonderful move that I've seen Kelly Kelly do in the past.
[Natalya] Make her pay.
[Michael] You're mesmerized with Kelly. Smitten by her.
[Jerry] I think she's the hottest diva we've ever had.
[Michael] Again, Beth looking to win the championship,
as Kelly kicks out at two again.
[Jerry] I can't understand what goes through your mind
that you can't just be mesmerized by her as well.
-[Michael] I got-- listen, I-- -[Jerry] How do you--
how do you with the opposite sex?
[Michael] I got turned off with this whole Kelly Kelly thing
when the Bellas explained to me that her photos in the Maxim 100
were actually air-- airbrushed or touched up or whatever you call that.
[Booker] What that got to do with anything with, man?
-[Jerry] Photoshop? -[Michael] Listen, when I take photos,
and I'm in all the WWE programs,
I don't have to get airbrushed and touched up.
I'm as is.
-[Jerry] What in the world? -[Booker] Okay.
[Jerry] That's why your pictures are not gracing the cover of any magazines.
[Booker] I'm wondering what pictures he's talking about.
[Michael] I was on Outdoor Life once.
[Jerry] I would believe that. Let's talk about this match.
-[Michael] Uh-oh. And Beth -[Jerry] You'll certainly never be on GQ.
[Michael] looking to put Kelly away.
[Booker] This could be it.
[Michael] Beth Phoenix looking to dominate the Divas Champion
-with authority. -[Jerry] Oh, no.
-[Booker] Wow. -What do you say, Kelly?
-What do you say? -I'm okay.
[Jerry] This may be a submission here that Kelly may have to--
oh, she may have to give up here.
[Michael] Yeah. Will Kelly tap out?
Will she give in to Beth Phoenix?
[Booker] You know, I don't think Kelly Kelly is gonna tap out.
I mean, she's come a long way here in the WWE to give up that championship.
-I don't think she's ready for that. -[Jerry] Oh, and you're right.
-Kelly with a-- oh. -[Michael] Great neckbreaker
-by Kelly… -[Booker] Beautiful.
[Michael] …from out of nowhere.
[Natalya] Come on, Beth.
Come on, Beth.
[Jerry] Lot's been taken out of Kelly Kelly though.
She's slow to mount an offensive move, but her she comes.
[grunts]
[Michael] Kelly showing a lot of heart here tonight, but, again,
-Beth Phoenix-- -[Booker] Oh, wow.
Just got one-handed right there too, Cole.
-[Jerry] Look out. -[Michael] Oh, man.
This is bad news for Kelly Kelly.
Beth's gotta be careful here.
-[Booker] Oh. -[Michael] Wow.
[Booker] Like you said, Cole, earlier, this could be
the beginning of the end right here.
[Michael] Did you hear Kelly's head and neck snap?
Oh, look at that.
-[Booker] Wow. -[Jerry] Thank goodness she was.
-Hey, a roll-up. -[Michael] Kelly Kelly
looking to put Beth away and Beth kicks out at two.
[Booker] Somebody been working with Kelly Kelly on all of her
technical skills here tonight.
[Michael] Well, Book, tonight?
They've been working with her-- she's the Divas Champion, Book.
Somebody's done something with her a long time ago.
Nice side suplex.
[Booker] I mean, Cole, you just got--
you just gotta mull the night, don't you?
[Michael] Look at this. Here we go. New champion.
Just pointing out that Kelly is the Divas Champ.
[Booker] I know she's the Divas Champ. I'm talking about her repertoire.
I'm talking about how much she has improved over the past six months.
[referee] Off the hair.
Hey.
Let it go.
[Jerry] The referee's gonna have to watch this.
Beth Phoenix need to be careful as well.
She don't wanna get disqualified in this match.
[Michael] Yeah. Again, champion advantage.
If Beth is disqualified, of course, Kelly would keep the championship.
Get in the ring. Let's go.
[Booker] I think Kelly Kelly just sidestepped that right there.
[Michael] Oh, man.
[screams]
-And look at Kelly firing it up. -[Jerry] Yes.
[Booker laughs]
That's what I'm talking about, baby.
-Break it up. -[Jerry] I think Kelly Kelly's
finally had enough.
She's just taking it to Beth Phoenix, but come on, Kelly.
[Michael] Kelly's gotta try to battle back into this thing.
A lot taken out of her at the hands of The Glamazon.
[Booker] These guys-- these girls were going full force
since this thing started, guys.
I mean, it's getting hot and it's getting--
who's gonna weather the storm, I think, in this match?
Here we go.
[Michael] Oh, look at Beth. Interception.
[Jerry] Oh, that took too much time.
[Booker] You're right about that, King.
[Jerry] Oh.
[Michael] Uh-oh, Glam Slam time.
We're gonna crown a new Divas Champion.
Matter of moments here.
[Jerry] Come on-- look at this.
-[Michael] Kelly with a roll-up. -[Booker] Oh, my goodness.
-[Michael] No way. -[Booker] How beautiful was that?
-[bell ringing] -[Jerry] Whoa, baby.
["Holla" playing]
[Justin] The winner of this match
and still WWE Divas Champion,
Kelly Kelly.
-[Michael] What a huge upset. -[Booker] Upset?
-What the hell are you talking about? -[Michael] Oh, come on, Booker.
Nobody in the world gave Kelly Kelly a chance
-to beat The Glamazon here tonight. -[Booker] I mean, she's the champion.
What are you talking about nobody gave her a chance?
She-- you just said it a minute ago.
She's the champion, and now we know why.
[Jerry] Cole, you're gonna need some serious pearl right now.
But Kelly Kelly retains
the Divas title much to the chagrin of Beth Phoenix.
[Michael] Yeah, you're right. I'll give Kelly Kelly her credit.
Great matchup and a huge win over Beth Phoenix tonight
as we take a look at what we thought was the end for Kelly Kelly.
[Booker] I mean, she was in a real bad position right there.
Just rolled right through to-- for the one, two, three
to retain the women's-- the Divas Championship.
You gotta love it.
[Jerry laughs] I know I love it.
Kelly Kelly going after that Divas title,
holding it proudly overhead. Woo-hoo!
-[Booker laughs] -[Michael] Very impressive victory
for Kelly here tonight at SummerSlam.
♪ Just remember You gotta keep it on the low ♪
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Jerry] Whoa.
What do you think was going on inside there?
We had that won.
I don't-- there's a conspiracy somewhere.
There's no way we should've lost that.
It's a C-O-N-- what do you think about this, Jimmy Hart?
What do you think?
You know, Truth, I've been watching you.
You know, you need somebody to take you to the top.
Because you're good but you need somebody to take you to the top.
Look what I've done.
I've managed The Honky Tonk Man.
I've had Money Inc.
I've had the Hart Foundation.
You need somebody to watch your back
and, like I said, again, take you to the top.
You need somebody to watch over you
to make sure you don't get-- got by the conspiracy.
You need someone like me.
You need me because you gotta think big.
You gotta think big in this business.
You make a lot of sense, Jimmy.
A lot of sense.
It's a big world.
-It's a big business. -[Jimmy Hart] Big business.
You gotta think big. Everything's big.
I had it wrong all along.
-Think big… -Big.
…and not little, Jimmy.
Not little, big.
Little Jimmy?
-You Little Jimmy? -I'm not Little Jimmy.
You smell like Little Jimmy.
I don't smell-- I'm not Little Jimmy.
-You talking about Little Jimmy? -No, no, I wasn't.
No, I wasn't. I wasn't.
-Where is Little Jimmy at? -I don't know where Little Jimmy is.
-I don't know. -Every time I talk about Little Jimmy--
Little Jimmy conspiracy's everywhere.
I'm getting tired of this.
What y'all looking at?
[crowd cheering]
Wow, Dad. And they said you needed counseling?
It's okay.
[Jerry chuckling] Oh, man. You know who that is, don't you?
[Michael] It was Lakers' small forward, Ron Artest.
He's known for being a bit eccentric.
-[Jerry] Small forward? -["Rebel Son" playing]
♪ Another drop of blood from me ♪
[bell rings]
[Chimel] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Making his way to the ring, from Manchester, England,
weighing in at 265 pounds, Wade Barrett.
[Michael] Well, ladies and gentlemen, I'm still in shock
over what happened last month.
Remember, this man, Wade Barrett, along with Daniel Bryan,
who he faces tonight.
Two of the eight men who were involved in the SmackDown
Money in the Bank ladder match, really started this rivalry.
[Booker] You know, Wade Barrett, check him out right here.
I mean, in big trouble.
Let me tell you something, Wade Barrett has the presence
to actually come out here and do something,
but right there, D Bryan went up there and did the deal,
cashed that Money in the Bank in.
[Michael] I can't believe that this nerd, Daniel Bryan,
-is the Money in the Bank winner. -[Booker] What are you talking about?
[Michael] That he has a guaranteed contract
that he can cash in at any time for the world title,
and Daniel Bryan says he's gonna do it at next year's WrestleMania.
[Jerry] I'll tell you who else can't believe it, Wade Barrett.
[Booker laughs]
-It does not sit well with Wade Barrett. -[Booker] Well, check this out, guys.
-Listen to this right here. -[Michael] Oh, God.
[Chimel] And making his way tonight from Aberdeen, Washington,
weighing in at 192 pounds, Daniel Bryan.
[Michael] Ladies and gentlemen, this past Friday night at SmackDown,
it was the first-ever Money in the Bank winner
versus Money in the Bank winner.
A match between Alberto Del Rio and Daniel Bryan.
After the matchup, Wade Barrett will make his presence felt.
[Booker] Presence felt? What are you talking about?
On the streets, this is called getting jacked.
Let me tell you, tonight, D Bryan, top of my fave five.
Watch your back, son.
[Michael] Wade Barrett would deliver Wasteland to Daniel Bryan
making Daniel Bryan pay.
[Jerry] Well, that's all Wade Barrett's been talking about
ever since Daniel Bryan won Money in the Bank.
Wade Barrett thought that he should be the rightful winner.
He will never forget that night.
[Michael] Well, listen, Wade Barrett is not the only one that thinks
-he should have won that matchup. -I believe Wade Barrett should have won.
[Michael] I don't think Daniel Bryan has any business
walking around with his contract for the World Heavyweight Championship
that he claims he's gonna cash in at WrestleMania next year in Miami,
which, Jerry, I believe is an idiotic statement to make.
The whole thing about Money in the Bank is surprise.
Surprise the champion, take advantage of when he's down and out.
This guy wants to be Mr. Big Sportsman and tell the world
he's gonna do it at the main event at WrestleMania.
[Jerry] Well, he's being different.
[Michael] Yeah, he's different.
[Jerry] That's what makes you a stand-out here-- superstar in the WWE.
-Be different. -[Michael] And look at Wade Barrett
looking to hammer away at Daniel Bryan.
A lot of history in this matchup here tonight.
In this same arena, last year at SummerSlam,
these men were on opposite teams.
Wade Barrett was leading team Nexus into a matchup against team WWE.
Daniel Bryan was John Cena's secret weapon.
Bryan had been kicked out of Nexus a few months earlier by Wade Barrett.
[Booker] Okay. And your-- and your-- and your point is?
[Michael] My point is that is really where this all started.
[Jerry] Yeah, when you tell a story, Cole, try to have a point.
[Michael] At wwe.com, Daniel Bryan claimed that,
well, he wants to make Wade Barrett tap out.
[Booker] You know, look at D Bryan. I mean, he's in great shape.
He looks like he's got probably about five to eight percent body fat.
Actually, I caught D Bryan in catering today having a meal.
He had a little tofu, a little pasta, and a little greens.
-Like I said, I can't blame the guy. -[Michael] And here's the cover.
[Booker] It's working for him.
[Jerry] You call tofu, pasta, and greens a meal?
[Michael] Well, what you're talking about is the fact that Daniel Bryan is a vegan.
-He doesn't eat meat products. -[Booker] Yeah, exactly.
-And it's working for him because like-- -[Michael] He's an athlete, right?
[Booker] Look at him. I mean, look at his body.
[Michael] Well, I am looking at the body.
That's why I'm thinking the guy should maybe eat a meal
or eat a bit of protein once in a while.
[Jerry] I can say this about that…
-[Booker] Wow. Check him out. -[Jerry] …Wade Barrett is a carnivore.
-[Michael] What? Are you-- -[Booker laughs]
[Michael] Oh, Wade Barrett? I'm sorry.
I thought you're talking about Daniel Bryan.
[Jerry] Would you try to pay attention, Cole?
[Booker] I mean, check it out. Check D Bryan.
Check D Bryan technical skills out in the middle of that ring.
I mean, he knows every inch of that ring. Check this out.
I don't know what he's doing, but he's stretching this boy out
and stretching him out bad.
[Jerry] I don't know what he's doing either but it looks painful to me.
[Michael] Wade Barrett says he can make anybody in the world tap out at any time
with the variety of submission maneuvers he has in his repertoire.
-[Booker] Wade Barrett said that? -[Michael] I'm sorry. Daniel Bryan.
[Jerry] You are totally confused. Is it the fact that Jenny McCarthy
-is sitting right behind us? -[Michael] No.
[Jerry] And you keep looking back there?
[Michael] It's the fact this whole Daniel Bryan thing
and that he's the Money in the Bank winner has got me
completely thrown off.
[Booker] Look what D Bryan just did.
He threw a yell in that too at the same time,
a little bit of active pressure.
[Michael] Daniel Bryan, 192-pounder from Aberdeen, Washington.
[Booker] D Bryan, that's what I like to call him.
[Jerry] I like the beard on-- I like the new look on Daniel Bryan.
[Michael] You know how long it took him to grow that beard?
About two months.
[Jerry laughs]
Actually, I believe he hasn't even shaved yet…
-[Jerry] Boy, oh, boy, Cole. -[Michael] …like forever.
[Jerry] What is-- what is Daniel Bryan gonna have to do
to make a believer out of you?
What-- is there anything possible he could do
-to make you a Daniel Bryan fan? -[Michael] Yeah. Yup.
-[Jerry] What? -[Michael] Quit.
[Jerry] Oh.
[Booker] I'm gonna tell you, I mean, look at-- look at Wade Barrett. Wade--
[Jerry] What if Daniel Bryan makes Wade Barrett quit?
[Booker] And I think he's gonna do it tonight, King.
[screams]
-[Jerry] Oh. -[Michael] Daniel Bryan right to the mush
of Wade Barrett who is in serious trouble.
Daniel Bryan looking to put Barrett away.
Could do it here.
[Jerry] And a picture perfect high dropkick
right to Wade Barrett's face and Barrett had nowhere to recoil.
What do we got here? Look at this.
[Booker] My boy, D Bryan, I mean, he's manned it up tonight up there.
That sneak attack, that blitz from Wade Barrett--
tonight, it's mano a mano, one on one.
-Let's do this. -[Jerry] Watch this, Cole.
-Look at that dropkick right in the face. -[Booker] Wow.
[Jerry] And look at that-- I think-- we're in LA.
I think Daniel Bryan wanted to do a little surfboarding there.
-Get him up. -[Booker] I mean, look at D Bryan.
D Bryan is in shape.
He's been working hard, went to gym this week,
I could tell, specifically for this night.
[Michael] Oh, here we go. Hook of the leg and a kickout.
Yeah, Daniel Bryan, he has been in the gym for only a week.
That's why he looks like that.
[Booker] I mean-- what are you talking about, Cole?
You and that single? Let's not talk about that.
-Let's not go back there. -[Jerry] It's not body building anyway.
[Michael] Oh, look at this. Bryan up over the top.
[Booker] My boy, D Bryan.
[Michael] Oh, Wade Barrett.
Thanks for coming, DB.
Wade Barrett planting Bryan.
Side slammed, cover,
and the bare-knuckle champion suddenly is in control.
[Booker] Let me tell you, that's the first mistake I've seen
D Bryan, you know, make in this matchup and that boy Wade Barrett capitalized.
[Michael] And, you know, Booker, Wade Barrett, he admitted,
as we take another look.
Watch this.
Wade Barrett from out of nowhere.
[screams]
[Jerry] Oh.
[Booker] You know what happened right there, Cole?
D Bryan took his eyes off Wade Barrett for just a second and that's all it took.
[Michael] You know, Booker, Wade Barrett, he admitted
that losing the Money in the Bank ladder match to Daniel Bryan
was a wake-up call for him 'cause he's gonna go back to his roots,
he's gonna go back to what-- to what's important to him,
that's making money in this business.
Hook of the leg,
shoulders down, and the way you make money is win matches.
[Booker] You know, he should be upset because this business have always said
it's about dollars and cents.
I mean, championship, that's just a bonus, like icing on the top of the cake.
But, right now, it's about putting some money in your pocket.
[Michael] Now, it's Wade Barrett's turn.
Putting that entire 6'5", 260-pound frame on Daniel Bryan.
[Booker] Just leaning on Wade-- or on D Bryan right now,
trying to wear him down, trying to take that high-risk out of D Bryan.
[Michael] He hails from Manchester, born in Penwortham.
Wade Barrett growing up a fan of the late great British Bulldog.
[Booker] Looks like D Bryan mounting a comeback right here.
You can't stop D Bryan.
Let me tell you, you ain't gonna be able to stop his cardio.
So I'm gonna tell you, Wade Barrett need to go to another position, I would say.
-Here we go. -[Jerry] Oh, wow.
[Booker] That's what I'm talking about right there.
[Michael] Wade Barrett going airborne.
-He doesn't do that often. -[Jerry] That's another position.
[Booker] Exactly. Just dropped the big forearm in on that kid.
[Jerry] This is one heck of a back-and-forth matchup. I don't--
Both these guys taking it to one another.
Cole, you're just confident that Wade Barrett is gonna come out
somehow victorious in this thing, right?
[Michael] Yeah. And it's not just about Daniel Bryan, Jerry.
I mean, I've said all along that I believe Wade Barrett is the future,
not only in Friday Night SmackDown or-- the entire WWE.
He has all the tools to be a major champ here.
[Booker] I'd say he has the potential.
Let's see exactly, do he live up to that potential?
Wade Barrett, he has the ticket.
Let's see if he can cash it in.
[Michael] Oh, man.
[Booker] Whoa. Did you see that?
-[Michael] Yeah. So did Daniel Bryan. -[Jerry] And Daniel Bryan,
he just got his ticket punched.
[Booker] See, this is the part right here.
[Michael] It's like a crash on the 110.
[Booker] Oh, my goodness.
D Bryan took that one right on, guys.
And I'm gonna tell you right now, it's a little lackadaisical.
[Michael] And Barrett-- this would be a sweet victory for Wade Barrett.
[Booker] Still got enough to kick out.
[Jerry] See? That's one of the things I like about Daniel Bryan.
He's deceptive in his appearance.
I mean, you know, that kick from Wade Barrett was devastating.
I thought Daniel Bryan was finished but he still got some fight left in him.
[Michael] And while we're talking about Friday Night SmackDown
in which these two superstars are a part of,
we'd like to say congratulations to the new Intercontinental Champion,
Cody Rhodes, knocking off Ezekiel Jackson this past Friday night.
[Jerry] Watch this in slow motion.
-Pow. -[Booker] Wow. Man.
[Jerry] Daniel Bryan just rocked.
[Michael] Wade Barrett doing a lot of things tonight, Booker,
he normally doesn't do.
[Booker] Let me tell you something, as far as Cody Rhodes go, man,
I ain't congratulating that sucka, man.
You can congratulate him all you want to but--
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Michael] Yeah, these two, evenly matched here.
[Jerry] I'm telling you, this is a back-and-forth battle.
[Booker] You know, I don't think they've evenly matched,
because I'ma tell you, D Bryan's cardio, this kid could go all night.
Can Wade Barrett go all night? That's the question.
-[Jerry] What a match. -[Booker] Wow.
[Michael] Wade Barrett temple first off the barricade.
Can Daniel Bryan capitalize and take the advantage?
[man] Go get him, Daniel!
Now what's Daniel Bryan-- wow.
-[Jerry] What he got coming-- -[Booker] Wow.
[Jerry] He's got the knee of Daniel Bryan coming right in to his face.
[Booker] King, I don't know if you could see what I'm seeing
but D Bryan seen-- he mounted another comeback here,
getting that second win.
[Michael] This matchup has been highlight after highlight.
-[Booker] Check this out right here. -[Jerry] Wow.
[Michael] WWE Universe watching this action live all over the world
in places like Laxenburg in Austria, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia,
of course, in Wade Barrett's homeland,
the United Kingdom, and all over the world,
and the ships at sea as part of the American Forces Network.
[Booker] I mean, this right here, this is a physical…
-[Michael] Oh. -[Booker] …matchup right here
-between two men who want it all. -[Jerry] That's gotta do it.
-That's gotta do it. -[Booker] Wow.
[Michael] Oh, and a kickout by Barrett. Now, let's talk about Barrett, Book.
You're always talking about the heart and soul of Daniel Bryan.
-Let's give Barrett some big ups here. -[Booker] You know, like I said,
I give Wade Barrett a lot of credit.
I mean, stepping out on his own,
wanting to actually go out there and win on his own.
I give Wade Barrett a lot of credit.
Let's see if, actually, can he do it?
-[Michael] Oh, man. -[Booker] That's what we haven't seen yet.
[Michael] This has been a great matchup
between two rising superstars from SmackDown.
[Jerry] Oh, this may not be good for Daniel Bryan.
-[Booker] Bad position. -[Jerry] Look out.
[Booker] Bad position for D Bryan.
[Michael] Daniel Bryan with a great counter.
And Daniel Bryan so dangerous with those legs,
right to the hamstrings of Barrett.
-[Jerry] Oh, and another one. -[Booker] Man.
[Michael] One way to bring the bigger man down.
[Booker] You know, people always ask me why do I have D Bryan
at the top of my fave five?
It's because of his tremendous ability.
I mean, his speed. I mean, D Bryan have all the tools.
And, right now, Wade Barrett is feeling it.
-[Jerry] Man. -[Michael] Listen, listen.
-Just listen. -[Booker] Wow.
One more.
[Michael] Oh.
[Booker] Man.
[Michael] And Daniel Bryan looking to pick up
a big, big win over Wade Barrett.
-[Booker] That could be it. -One, two--
[Michael] And Barrett fights out again.
[Jerry] I think Wade Barrett was so stunned from the first kick,
he couldn't even get his hands up there to try to block him.
It was almost like he's saying, "May I have another, please?"
[Booker] How do you recover from something like that?
I mean, how did Wade Barrett find it in himself
to kick out of that right there? Man.
[Michael] I believe he's gonna be a future champion
here in WWE, Daniel Bryan.
-[Booker] He's already been a future-- -[Michael] Oh, man.
[Booker] He's already been a future champion, Cole--
actually, already been a champ.
[Michael] I'm talking about a world champ.
[Booker] Oh, okay, okay.
Just checking.
[Jerry] Wade Barrett now looking for an opportunity to-- uh-oh.
This could be it.
-[Booker] This could be it. -[Jerry] Look at Daniel Bryan.
[Michael] Barrett was going for Wasteland, the finishing maneuver.
[Booker] But look at D Bryan, hooked that on right there.
-He couldn't go any more. -[Michael] Oh, look at this, look at this.
-[Booker] Uh-oh. -[Michael] Look at this.
Submission maneuver. Barrett in trouble.
Daniel Bryan's got it hooked.
Wade Barrett in deep, deep trouble here.
[Booker] He got that, kid. Now, do it. Go.
[Michael] And now he's going for the LeBell Lock,
the patented submission maneuver.
LeBell Lock locked in for Bryan.
[Booker] That's it.
You better tap, son. You better tap.
[Michael] And look at Barrett though, using those long, lanky arms.
[Booker] I think he just tapped. I could have sworn he just tapped.
[Michael] Barrett using the long arms
to make it to the bottom rope.
Bryan just a bit too close.
[Booker] But has the damage already been done?
I think so.
[Michael] That is where Bryan is so dangerous.
He can--
hit those submission maneuvers from out of anywhere.
[Booker] What did-- what you just say, Cole?
-[Michael] Said he can be very dangerous. -[Booker] Okay.
[Michael] Listen, I'm an unbiased reporter here at ringside,
as you see Daniel Bryan looking to put Barrett away.
-[Jerry] Oh, no. -[Michael] Oh, man.
-[Booker] Oh, my goodness. -[Michael] Wade Barrett
may have found his opening.
[Jerry] That maybe a difference maker.
[Michael] I believe that was a complete accident,
but Wade Barrett took advantage.
And now Wade Barrett
looking to put Daniel Bryan away for good.
[Booker] This could be it. This could be it right here.
-[Michael] Wasteland. -[Booker] Oh, my goodness.
One, two, three.
-[Michael] Wade Barrett with a big win… -[bell ringing]
…on the big stage of SummerSlam.
-[Booker] Wow. I'm shocked. -[Chimel] Here is your winner,
Wade Barrett.
[Michael] But in all fairness, guys, this matchup was 50-50,
right down the middle, really a stalemate throughout.
♪ I'll be your end of days ♪
[Jerry] Booker, I'm like you. I'm almost speechless.
I am-- I'm shocked.
I mean, it's-- you know, that's not an upset when Wade Barrett
beats anybody because-- but Daniel Bryan had Wade Barrett.
[Booker] I thought he'd tap right there.
I could have sworn that was a tap.
[Jerry] But this was the difference maker.
This was the beginning of the end right there.
And this is the end.
-[Michael] He calls it Wasteland… -[Booker] Uh-uh.
[Michael] …because it leaves his opponent as waste.
Wade Barrett victorious here tonight on the grand stage of SummerSlam.
Great performance though for both of these young stars here in Los Angeles.
[Booker] Gotta give it up for Wade Barrett.
That was a huge, huge victory.
Kinda like, you know, making up for that Money in the Bank loss.
[Jerry] Props to Wade Barrett.
That was a big, big win here at SummerSlam.
[Booker] Wow.
[Michael] Well, ladies and gentlemen, this is the 24th edition of SummerSlam.
We are in Los Angeles-- well, Hollywood.
[Jerry] Hey, I was there last night.
I was in Hollywood.
[Michael] And SummerSlam began back in 1988 in Madison Square Garden
when The Mega Powers took on The Mega Bucks.
Tonight, the 24th edition in LA features Cena versus Punk
for the Undisputed WWE title.
[Justin] Ladies and gentlemen, we would like to give a special welcome
to the California National Guard soldiers in attendance this evening.
WWE is proud to support all of our men and women in uniform
and thank you for everything you do for our country.
[crowd cheering]
[Michael] Such an honor to have those young men and women
here tonight, ladies and gentlemen, representing us here at SummerSlam.
And as we mentioned before, Jerry, watching SummerSlam
on the American Forces Network all around the world
and, of course, on the ships at sea.
Well, we hope that all our troops--
you know, I'm pretty-- we know that-- we appreciate what they do.
We hope they know that. We love them.
Well, guys, are you ready?
-Always ready. -It is title time.
[Michael] World Heavyweight title, that is.
[Jerry] We were born ready.
[Booker] Randy Orton "The Viper" takes on the World Heavyweight Champion,
Christian, in a No Holds Barred match.
This thing really got heated up last week.
But, tonight, they're gonna settle it on SummerSlam.
♪ You can't say what you want to 'Cause you know that you just might ♪
[Michael] The World Heavyweight Championship
is on the line. Randy Orton taking on the number one contender, Christian.
Christian's legal team also put in the contract that if Orton's disqualified
he will lose the World Heavyweight Championship.
And now Randy Orton "The Viper" coiling, went for the RKO,
and Christian begs off.
[tense music playing]
[Booker] Oh, God.
[Michael] Christian, I think, just spat in the face of Orton.
And now Randy Orton-- Randy Orton's gotta be careful here.
Remember the no disqualification rule.
He has had anger management issues in the past.
[Jerry] You gotta calm down, Randy. You gotta calm down.
[Michael] Oh, and a blatant low blow.
-[bell rings] -[Michael] A blatant low blow.
Is this what I think it is?
[Chimel] Here is your winner and the new
World Heavyweight Champion, Christian.
[Michael] Christian sent Randy Orton off the deep end when he spat in his face
[Jerry] Watch out here. Watch out here.
[Michael] And meanwhile out here in ringside,
Randy Orton has gone completely insane.
-[Jerry] Look out. -[Michael] RKO…
-[Booker] God. -[Michael] …off the table.
Randy Orton is absolutely crazed.
-Orton is insane. -[Jerry] Look at his face.
[Michael] Don't do it again, Randy.
[screams]
[music fades]
[Triple H] At SummerSlam, Randy Orton is gonna get his rematch
for the world championship in a No Holds Barred match.
Why are you doing this to me, huh? Why?
I don't understand this, dammit.
Why? Why? Why?
Why are you doing this?
[Triple H] The way you won that world championship
and the way you've been acting since you won that championship,
I don't respect you anymore.
They don't respect you anymore.
You want that respect back?
Compete against Randy Orton in a No Holds Barred match
and earn that respect.
You should never keep your anger buried deep inside.
You need to find an appropriate way to unleash that anger,
and I can't think of a better way
than on Christian at SummerSlam
in a No Holds Barred match.
[Christian] Randy, I just wanted to give you
a little information that I just received.
It's gonna change everything.
I cannot wait
for our No Holds Barred match because anything goes.
And trust me, trust me when I tell you this right now,
I have the best thing going.
[suspenseful music playing]
[crowd cheering]
[bell rings]
[Chimel] The following is a No Holds Barred match
and it is for the World Heavyweight Championship.
["Just Close Your Eyes" playing]
♪ Go! ♪
♪ If you close your eyes, your life ♪
[Michael] Well, ladies and gentlemen,
this is the first of our two co-main events here tonight
as part of SummerSlam.
There's the man who I believe deserves to be World Heavyweight Champion.
And as we learned on SmackDown this past Friday, Booker,
he's got something up this sleeve, does Christian to make sure
No Holds Barred doesn't completely favor Randy Orton.
[Booker] You always said Christian has all the tools.
He is the professor.
Christian has a game plan tonight.
He has something up his sleeve and I just cannot wait to see it.
[Jerry] Well, he certainly has the look of confidence on his face.
That's for sure.
♪ Deceived by my eyes ♪
♪ And all I was told I should see ♪
[Jerry] Look at the-- look at the smile on the-- on the face of Christian.
It's like-- it's almost like he's unconcerned,
he looked so confident.
[Booker] Like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
I mean, Christian can snap in a moment's notice, dawg.
Don't let that smile fool you.
[Michael] Well, listen. We all know Christian.
We know how sly this man is.
This could all be a bluff for psychological reasons
heading to this match against Randy Orton.
Throw The Viper off his game tonight.
[Booker] You know, I don't think that's gonna happen.
Tonight is No Holds Barred.
No rules. Anything goes in the middle of that ring,
just like I love it.
[Jerry] Well, I'm gonna tell you.
You see all these signs that our WWE Universe who got there,
"peeps 4 life" and "all the peeps for Christian."
I used to be among the peeps, but he's--
I've lost a little respect for Christian, like Triple H said.
[crowd booing]
[Jerry] He seems like a changed, a different guy.
You know something? I couldn't wait for this moment.
I could not wait.
Ever since I told Randy Orton and the entire world
that I had a major announcement to make right here at SummerSlam,
that was gonna change everything.
[audience] What?
Now you see, unlike Randy Orton, Teddy Long or even Triple H…
[audience] What?
…I am--
[audience] What?
I am a man of integrity…
-[audience] What? -…and I always keep my promise.
So without further ado…
[audience] What?
…please welcome the man that's gonna be in my corner tonight.
My best friend…
[crowd cheering]
…"The Rated-R Superstar"
-[Booker] What the heck? -Edge.
[Michael] Yes.
♪ You think you know me? ♪
["Metalingus" playing]
♪ On this day ♪
♪ I see clearly ♪
♪ Everything has come to life ♪
♪ Bitter place and a broken dream ♪
♪ And we'll leave it all behind ♪
♪ On this day ♪
-[explosions] -♪ It's so real to me ♪
♪ Everything has come to life ♪
♪ Another chance to chase a dream ♪
♪ Another chance to feel ♪
♪ Chance to feel alive ♪
[Jerry] Well, this has certainly just changed the complexion
of this championship match.
[Michael] A standing ovation
for the 11-time world champion.
[Booker] Wow.
♪ I've been defeated And brought down ♪
[Michael] The man who was forced to appropriate retirement
earlier this year because of neck injuries,
forced to give up the World Heavyweight Championship.
[Jerry] Well, this is obviously why Christian looked so confident.
[Michael] That neck injury, life-threatening for Edge.
♪ The time has come To change my ways ♪
[Jerry] Christian, knowing that his best friend, Edge,
was gonna be here tonight to be in his corner
had Christian feeling very, very good about tonight.
[Booker] A huge, huge confidence booster I think for Christian tonight.
[music fades]
[crowd cheering]
[Jerry] Christian started this one way up.
Ooh. That was fun.
That was a lot of fun. Thank you.
Here's the thing, though.
As most of you probably know as, you know, as you know, as you know,
heck, as you know.
The WWE doctors, the WWE had told me
that I'll never physically be cleared to compete here ever again.
[crowd booing]
Yeah. Trust me, I booed too, okay?
It was a bitter pill to swallow.
[sighs]
But you know what, when I left, I was actually happy.
I was happy. Here's the thing, because I felt like I was part
of passing the torch to Christian.
[crowd cheering]
I felt like, maybe I opened the door a crack for you
and you kicked it wide open and I was so proud of you.
You finally became the World Heavyweight Champion
and no one deserved it more than you.
[crowd cheering]
Hey, hear me out. Here's the thing.
I thought it was unfair that Teddy Long made you defend the championship
five days after a ladder match.
We both agreed on that. You didn't think it was fair, I didn't.
And then you came and you complained about it the next week,
and the week after that,
and the week after that, so on and so on,
and so on, and so on, and so on.
You whined. You moaned.
You asked for opportunity after opportunity,
rematch after rematch and you got it.
You won back the World Heavyweight Champion--
two-time World Heavyweight Champion.
[crowd cheering]
But you did it by disqualification?
[indistinct crowd chatter]
I mean, trust me, I did some horrible things in here,
some really heinous things,
but I always did it with style.
I always did it with some panache.
I wasn't boring.
[crowd jeering]
I didn't-- I didn't hide behind lawyers.
I didn't hide behind suits and clipboards.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
Somewhere along the line, Christian,
you became a disgrace to yourself.
-[crowd cheering] -What are you talking about?
You're better than that. You know it.
And I love you.
Till the day I die, you will be my best friend.
That's never gonna change.
But you need to hear this from me,
because you're not gonna listen to it from anybody else.
I didn't know my best friend would become a whining, crying, moaning little bitch.
-[crowd cheering] -Where are you going?
-[Booker] Wow. -Come back here.
Where are you going?
[Christian] Hey! Hey!
Get in that chair and sit down.
Hey.
Come on.
You're supposed to be up in here!
Get back here!
-["Voices" playing] -♪ I hear voices in my head ♪
♪ They counsel me ♪
♪ They understand ♪
♪ They talk to me ♪
♪ You got your rules ♪
[Michael] Well, there is no doubt now that that man,
the WWE's Apex Predator
is licking his chops' advantage, Orton,
as Christian is obviously stunned
at the actions of his friend, Edge.
[Jerry] Oh, you're right about that.
Obviously, that came as a rude awakening to Christian,
but I think all of you guys will agree-- well, maybe not you, Cole,
but that is something that Christian needed to hear
and Edge put it perfectly.
He wouldn't listen to anyone else, so he had to hear it from Edge.
[Michael] Okay. Listen,
maybe Christian did need to hear that from Edge.
I get that, but come on now.
To do it in the middle of the ring
on the biggest stage of Christian's career,
as Christian's about to defend against Randy Orton, what an ego maniac?
Edge comes out here to steal the spotlight.
Why today?
Why dump on Christian today at this moment?
[Jerry] Because you heard from Edge's own mouth, he does things with style.
He does things with panache,
and he just did it right here at SummerSlam.
-[Booker] You know, Edge-- -[Jerry] He's never boring.
[Booker] I just wished Edge would've dressed a little bit better
for the occasion, but he actually said
exactly what I've been wanting to say for a long time.
[Michael] Like I said, I don't disagree with that.
Perhaps Christian did need to hear that.
But for Christian, we talked about how we-- he's a-- he's great pro.
He's a veteran.
Christian now needs to refocus
on the task at hand and that's Randy Orton.
[Booker] I mean, he needs to refocus.
He has no choice, but to refocus here in this match tonight
because The Viper is ready.
♪ I see darkness fallin' ♪
-♪ I hear voices callin' ♪ -[music fades]
[Chimel] Introducing first, the challenger,
from St. Louis, Missouri,
weighing in at 245 pounds,
Randy Orton.
[crowd cheering]
[Chimel] And from Toronto, Canada, weighing in at 227 pounds,
he's the World Heavyweight Champion,
Christian.
-[Jerry] You know what I like about this? -[crowd booing]
This makes this match-- well, the way it should be.
I mean, man-on-man, one-on-one, champion against challenger.
Christian was so confident because he knew he had a safety net.
He knew he had in his back pocket,
his best friend, Edge, gonna be out here
and ready to, you know, watch his back.
But now, it's not that way.
[Michael] And let's not forget that this matchup is No Holds Barred.
-[Jerry] Really? -[Michael] Really no rules in this match.
[Jerry] Booker, who does that favor?
[Booker] I think that favors, you know, Randy Orton tonight.
But let me tell you something else. I saw Christian in the hotel yesterday,
in the gym, working out.
Let me tell you, he had his game plan on.
-He had his mind right. -[bell ringing]
[Booker] He totally was in the zone.
[Michael] That's all changed now.
There's no way Christian's mind is gonna be right
at least for the beginning of this matchup
after Edge just dumped him in the middle of the ring.
Christian has to refocus as we mentioned before.
[Jerry] Yeah, what about those anger issues?
Will that gonna come into play now?
[Michael] Randy Orton, King is talking about.
It was the well-documented anger management issues.
[Jerry] Yeah, he could just kick out all of those issues
here with No Holds Barred, anything goes.
[Booker] Christian got that title around his waist by hook or by crook,
but make no mistake about it, he is very dangerous.
[Michael] And here we go, World Heavyweight Championship on the line,
Randy Orton an eight-time world champion
against the two-time world champion Christian.
[Booker] It's a fight right here, braving out, guys.
[Michael] I think Christian's gotta try to put Orton away very early.
The longer this match goes, the more I believe it's gonna favor Orton.
[Booker] You know I disagree with you right there, Cole,
like I said, that Christian is a late game breaker.
I mean, in the late ending,
Christian is the guy who steps up to the play
and hits a home run every time.
[Jerry] No doubt about it. Christian's got some stamina, but-- oh.
Randy Orton, I just-- I just think that the-- as you say, Booker,
the stamina factor may help Christian, but look at this now.
[Michael] Did you notice? Onto the eye by Christian
completely legal under No Holds Barred rules.
[Jerry] Well, exactly, but I still have to think
that the No Holds Barred rules
is gonna favor Randy Orton in the long run.
[Michael] Christian looking to take advantage early, flying elbow,
first cover of the matchup.
Hook of the leg and Orton battles out at one.
[Jerry] I just have that feeling that Randy Orton,
in the long run as we say can be more devious
and more underhanded than Christian.
[Booker] You know, I gotta agree with you on that right there, King,
I mean, we've never seen Randy Orton,
you know, worry about his stamina as far as his cardio go.
Randy Orton has always been prepared in the middle of this ring
and I'm sure he's prepared tonight.
[Jerry] Oh.
-Now look at this. -[Booker] Wow.
-[Jerry] Man. -[Michael] And Orton,
this is the psychological part of Orton's game
where he just batters and wears down his opponent.
[Jerry] Basically stomping on anything that's-- oh, sticking out.
[Booker] Let me tell you,
Christian can take it as well as he dishes it out
so he's gonna-- he's gonna take this punishment from Randy Orton.
He's gonna try to weather the storm.
He's gonna try to take it into the late game and try to pull it out.
That's what I see with Christian.
[Jerry] Watch out.
[Booker] This right there. This is what I'm talking about,
this is perfectly legal in this type of a match right here.
[Michael] Yeah, Christian taking advantage to the rules and…
-[Jerry] Missed. -[Michael] …much like he did it
Money in The Bank, when he won the world title.
-And Randy Orton, and look at… -[Jerry] Whoa.
[Michael] …Christian breaking out.
[Booker] Let me tell you, anywhere you look at the guy,
this is gonna be a long night,
counters among counters among counters with these two right here.
[Michael] Randy Orton seems favoring his left shoulder.
He has a history of shoulder issues disorder.
[man 1] Come on, Randy.
[Jerry] See both men out on the floor, there's no count out.
They can fight out there as long as they want to
-and no disqualification as well. -[Booker] Oh, my goodness.
[Michael] And obviously you see how dangerous it is out there as well.
It was at SummerSlam that Christian really made a name for himself
when he and Edge invented the Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match.
-[Booker] Check this out. -[Jerry] Watch it guys.
[Booker] Check this-- check this stuff right here.
Oh, my goodness.
[Michael] And Randy Orton
[Booker] Watch yourself, King.
[Michael] destroying our announce table early.
[Jerry] Oh, no. Here we go.
[Michael] What on earth does Orton have in store here for Christian.
Get out of the way, this could be a--
[Booker] Oh, he's going down.
[Michael] Orton perhaps going for the RKO.
And Christian countered and Christian hightailing it.
And Christian with his championship.
[Jerry] Hey, he's got his championship. Where is he going?
[Michael] He's trying to run away.
I think Christian is heading out to Figueroa Street.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Michael] Randy Orton's in pursuit.
[Booker] Guess he moved for higher ground.
[Jerry] Oh. Randy Orton has caught him.
[Michael] Yeah, halfway up the steps here at Staples Center.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[crowd cheering]
[Jerry] I think someone tried to warn him--
that can be dangerous territory as well.
[Michael] And Christian gonna be forced back down
into the arena by The Viper, Orton.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Jerry] Orton just standing on Christian's head.
[Booker] Oh, my goodness.
[Michael] And again, Randy Orton does have to be reminded however,
he can't win the championship this way.
He has to win the title inside the ring.
He has to pin or make Christian submit inside the ring.
[crowd cheering]
Well, he can inflict as much damage as he wants out in the crowd.
[Booker] That's the one-- that's the one rule I really like right there.
Get that man in the middle of that ring, right in the middle of that squared circle
because I wanna see it.
[Michael] WWE Universe really in a frenzy for Randy Orton here,
sold out at the Staples Center, over 17,000 plus
with the World Heavyweight Championship up for grabs.
[Jerry] And Randy Orton talking a little smack for Christian.
I'm just happy our table's still here, don't you guys?
[Booker] Yeah, man.
[crowd] Four, five, six, seven, eight--
[Jerry] Oh, oh, oh, aw. Good grief.
-And the ref can't make Randy Orton stop. -[Booker] Wow.
[Michael] This is what's scary about Orton when he takes it to that next level.
And there's Christian again.
-[Booker] My God. -[Michael] There is the wise Christian.
He's such a shrewd competitor.
He-- I guess his sixth sense kicked in,
and felt Orton coming and Orton with shoulder first again.
[Jerry] I don't think that that was just pure instinct.
I don't think Christian was even thinking about that.
[Booker] Now, let me tell you right now. I've been in the ring with Christian.
Let me tell you, the most underrated talent here in the WWE.
That would-- that right there, that was by design though.
[Michael] And again, Christian so smart,
he realized as Orton had shoulder problems in the past.
He's focused on the shoulder in the early part of the matchup.
[crowd chanting] Let's go, Christian! Let's go, Christian!
[Booker] Randy might have got a little stinger right there,
to the ring, right in to that pole and then
[Michael] Uh-oh. Kendo stick which is legal.
[Jerry] I was thinking maybe Christian was looking for a place to hide,
but I guess not.
[Booker] Oh, just like my momma used to say,
"Boy, go get that switch."
[Michael] Well, tell us about the kendo stick, Book.
[Booker] It's to put a whooping on this boy.
Let me tell you, that kendo stick, it hurt in the worst way.
[Jerry] And obviously, Christian having that kendo stick stashed
right where he wanted it.
-Oh, goodness. -[Booker] Oh.
That's what you call a whooping.
[crowd cheering]
Get up.
[screams]
Come on, come on, come on.
[Booker] That go to show you the mentality of Christian out of the way there.
[Michael] Yeah. Again, we've talked so much about Randy Orton
and here goes Christian, gonna put Orton away again, hook of the leg.
Two-count kickout.
You know, we've talked so much about Orton's mentality in this type of match,
but Christian's showing he's got some anger concerns as well.
[Booker] You know, I know Christian personally
and that's something right there with that kendo stick.
Christian just put that kendo stick right in the middle of Orton's throat.
That's something Christian would have never did a few months back.
-He's lost it. -[Jerry] I've talked about--
oh, how devious Randy Orton is capable of being.
But Christian is showing that he can get as evil as anyone.
[Michael] Now, Randy Orton trying to get in control here again,
but yet the World Heavyweight Champion
is beginning to establish dominance
-at this point of the match. -[Booker] Christian just reversed it.
[Michael] And again Christian, would like to put Orton away.
Two-count, another near fall for the champion.
[Jerry] Well, Orton's eyes were just glazed over there momentarily,
and I think the referee counting to two, he just snapped back too.
[Booker] Christian proudly with that back elbow when he laid it in solid.
[Michael] Listen to the WWE Universe.
-[Booker] Wow. Great move. -[Jerry] Hey, hey, hey.
-[Michael] For the title. For the title. -[Jerry] He got it-- no.
-[Michael] Two-count. -[Booker] Two and a half.
[Jerry] Oh, man.
[Michael] Randy Orton looking to surprise Christian there.
[Jerry] Yeah. Christian can't afford to rest on his laurels.
Randy Orton just almost snatched that title away.
-[Michael] Spinebuster. -[Booker] Wow.
That's what I'm talking about Christian right there.
[Michael] And again Christian the champion will gonna put the challenger away.
Orton's got the power at a two, another near fall.
[Booker] That's what I'm talking about, these guys know each other like a book.
And right there Christian with that reversal,
little spinebuster put Randy Orton down hard.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Michael] No Holds Barred for the World Heavyweight Championship.
[Jerry] And Christian has that kendo stick again.
Watch yourself, Randy. Turn around. You're not gonna like the view though.
-[Michael] Oh, what a dropkick. -[Jerry] Oh, baby.
Wow.
[Michael] What a counter by Orton.
-[Booker] And yeah. -[Jerry] Amazing.
[Booker] Randy's busted open right there, but he's not gonna stop him.
[Jerry] Watch this amazing move by Randy Orton.
-[Booker] Wow. -[Jerry] In mid-air Christian is caught.
[Booker] Look at the eyes.
Look at the eyes of Randy Orton.
[Jerry] And here comes The Viper.
Oh.
[Booker] Let me tell you, that little short power slam right there
generates a whole lot of power over there.
[Michael] And the momentum is shifting in this world championship matchup.
Randy Orton-- oh.
Wow.
[Booker] Great move by Christian right there.
-[Jerry] Uh-oh. -[Michael] And Randy Orton,
jackknife cover.
Looking to win the title right here.
And Christian's gotta kick out again at two.
[Booker] You know, Randy don't just wanna fight.
He's trying to win this thing, you know,
by any-- by any means necessary.
[Michael] Oh, and look at this Lou Thesz press by Orton.
[Booker] Beautiful.
[Michael] And Christian fights out of it.
[Jerry] These guys are pulling out all of the stops
and that's what you do in a No Holds Barred match.
[Michael] Oh, it's not where Christian wanted to be.
[Booker] Christian tried to escape,
but he got caught in the-- whoa, beautiful.
[Michael] Look at this. Look at this. Look at this.
Christian going for the Killswitch.
-[Jerry] Oh. -[Booker] Wow.
That was a setup by Christian, but it backfired.
[Michael] New champion. New champion perhaps?
-[Jerry] Yes. -[Booker] Man.
-What is it gonna take, King? -[Jerry] I don't know.
Both of these guys are so determined.
Both of these guys are at the top of their game.
[Michael] Now, both of these men know each other so well,
they've been battling for months.
[Jerry] What time is it? This thing could go a long, long time.
[Michael] Over the coveted world title.
-[Booker] I know what time it is. -[Jerry] Randy Orton.
[Booker] I know what time it is.
[Jerry] It looks like he's about to go to that place.
-[Booker] He's going. -[Michael] We've seen that look before.
Randy Orton.
Randy Orton setting up for the punt in front of Christian…
-[Booker] Oh, no. -[Michael] …and the champion wisely.
[Jerry] Uh-oh. Look at this.
-[Michael] Oh. -[Booker] Wow.
[Michael] Wow. That was a unique counter by Orton.
[Jerry] Orton pulling his legs up and pulling Christian face first
into that steel ring post.
That just shows the leg strength of Randy Orton.
[Booker] Actually it could have go either way right there, but--
[Jerry] Did you hear that?
[Jerry] Uh-oh.
[crowd cheering]
[Jerry] Maybe Randy Orton thought he had as well.
-[Booker] Wait a minute. -[Jerry] Uh-oh.
[Booker] Here comes the table.
[Michael] Uh, stairway up.
[Booker] Double up.
[Michael] Oh, this is not good.
[Booker] That's what I like about SummerSlam right here.
We all-- we let it all hang out on SummerSlam,
one of my favorite times of the year.
[Michael] And it's been an unbelievable SummerSlam
so far here tonight, ladies and gentlemen.
Kelly Kelly successfully defending her Divas Championship against Beth Phoenix.
Rey Mysterio helping his team win the Six-Man Tag Team matchup.
How about Mark Henry, Jerry?
Putting Sheamus through the barricade tonight.
[Jerry] It's been impressive
and we started out with the Six-Man Tag Team matchup.
It wasn't even scheduled, that was great.
[Michael] And Wade Barrett defeating Daniel Bryan in that amazing matchup.
[Booker] Totally a shocker right there.
I thought my boy D Bryan was gonna pull it off,
but got caught up tonight.
[Michael] And this is No Holds Barred match.
[Jerry] This is a really physical matchup as is this one.
I know you guys are kind of chuckling when--
oh, Randy Orton brought out not one, but two tables
and I was about to say that second table
may come back to haunt him.
Christian looked like he was gonna set that thing up.
[Booker] Wait a minute.
[Jerry] Oh, this is not a good idea.
[Booker] Oh, I don't like the looks of this right here.
[Michael] It's bad enough to go to the top rope for a superplex.
[Booker] I don't like the look of that.
[Michael] Superplex and Christian out of the table.
-[Jerry] Oh, man. -[Booker] Wow.
I mean, but Randy Orton, he just sacrificed it today.
He took the brunt on that as well though.
[Michael] And Randy Orton crawling to the champion.
Looks to put the champ away.
There's two and again. It's Christian.
[Booker] Just that little bit of time you waste in order to cover Christian
could've had the championship right there.
-Wow. -[Michael] Near fall after near fall.
Look at the damage to the table from the superplex.
[Jerry] I don't think-- I think that table's history.
[Booker laughs] You think it was damaged.
We finna do a little bit of damage to that table right now.
[Jerry] Oh, Randy Orton showing a bit of creativity here,
if the table won't stand on four legs, let's do the best you can with two.
[Booker laughs] Randy Orton is rearranging the furniture.
[Jerry laughs] Christian may--
Christian may rearrange somethin' himself with his head if he's not careful.
[Michael] But Christian having a terrible time-- and look at this.
-[Jerry] Oh, no. -[Michael] Christian counters.
[Booker] Wow.
[Michael] And Christian buys himself some time.
And we know that Edge is here.
And we know Edge is watching this matchup.
And how ironic it would be
if Christian puts Orton away with Edge's patented Spear.
[Booker] This is gonna do it.
[Michael] Went for the RKO did Orton.
-[Jerry] Whoa, over the top, on the floor. -[Booker] Wow.
[Jerry] And this thing is a seesaw battle, isn't it?
[Booker] Christian's at his best right now.
Christian's warming up.
Christian's is at that stage what I'm always talking about.
-[Jerry] Watch those steel steps. -[Michael] Yeah, but what about Orton--
-[Booker] Wow. -[Michael] Christian.
[Jerry] Both knees, both knees into the top step of those steel steps.
[Booker] Did you see that?
[Jerry] Watch this again. Watch the agility by Randy Orton here.
[Booker] Totally toe-touch right there by Randy Orton.
Went for that Viper, couldn't get it though.
[Jerry] Let's watch again as Randy Orton versus-- oh, both
-[Booker] Oh, my goodness. -[Jerry] of Christian's knees
hitting into those steel steps.
I don't know if he'll be able to get up at all.
[Booker] I mean, I don't know if Christian took it on the knees or the quad.
Hopefully, he took it on the quad wall muscle in that area right there.
[Michael] Now, it allows Orton to do this,
to use some time to set the steel steps up for--
oh, and Christian again with the counter.
[Booker] That's Christian right there.
[Michael] Counter after counter in this match.
-Orton's skull first off the steel. -[Jerry] Oh, man.
[Booker] I told you, Christian was gonna come in here with a game plan.
And if he didn't-- if he didn't have one, he would figure it out as he run along.
That's Christian right there, dawg.
[man] You got it Randy.
[Michael] Randy Orton a bit loopy after going head first into the steel steps,
-let's not forget. -[Jerry] A bit loopy?
[Michael] Let's not forget Orton suffered a concussion at the hands of Christian
remember a couple of months ago.
[Jerry] A bit loopy might be an understatement.
[Michael] And perhaps Christian understanding that
has Orton exactly where he wants him.
[Booker] Wait a minute, guys.
[crowd chanting] Let's go, Christian.
Let's go Christian.
-[Michael] Now, it's Christian's turn. -[Jerry] Oh, watch it.
Boy, he's got the TV monitor.
He's gonna bash Orton with that. Oh.
-[Michael] Oh, the skull again. -[Booker] Oh, man.
[Michael] Two straight shots to the skull by Christian.
One off the steps, one off the television here at ringside.
[kid] Keep going Randy.
[Michael] And it's Christian who's gone to that proverbial place
-that Orton usually goes to. -[Booker] Look at his eyes.
[Michael] You can see Christian mocking Randy Orton.
[Booker] This is what I'm talking about right here,
-the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde… -[Jerry] Oh, Christian.
[Booker] …of Christian right here.
This guy is sick.
[Michael] Oh, my Lord.
Look at-- oh, and Christian.
Christian-- oh, no.
[crowd cheering]
[Michael] RKO,
a thunderous RKO.
[Booker] Did you see that?
[Jerry] Orton trying to get back to his feet, but just--
[crowd chanting] Randy!
…collapsed back down again and Christian is just devastated.
[Michael] Well, Orton had suffered two blows to the skull.
Christian wanted to finish Orton,
with Orton's own RKO.
Watch this. Christian going for the RKO and Orton countered.
[Booker] Wow.
Orton's got this match won right there
if he could get Christian in the middle of that ring, guys.
This could be it. It could be over with right now.
[Michael] Orton doesn't look any better than Christian does right here.
[Jerry] You know, that took a lot out of Randy Orton right there.
[Michael] Both of these warriors crawling
and try to make their way back to the ring
because the first man into the ring will have a huge advantage
over his opponent.
Christian showing the damage of the RKO through the table.
Randy Orton, the damage and not only the RKO
that he gave him himself, but the two shot to the skull.
[Booker] Let me tell you--
[Jerry] You're watching this match in Mexico
you now have no commentators that happen to listen to us.
The Spanish announce table just destroyed.
[Booker] Let me tell you something, King,
mental attitude goes out of the window right now.
It's all about a test of fortitude,
which one of these guys is gonna weather the storm.
[Michael] Now, went for the RKO now going for the…
-[Booker] Oh, my goodness. -[Michael] …Killswitch.
-Wait, Randy Orton's in trouble. -[Booker] That's it.
[Michael] Christian's gonna do it.
Christian's gonna do it, kicked out at two.
[Jerry] Did he get him? Did he get him?
[Michael] No. Two and a half. Referee says two and a half.
-[Booker] What? -[Jerry] Oh.
[Booker] What? That was two and a half?
[Jerry] I thought it was a three. I got--
Christian cannot believe it.
He's gotta be thinking now, "Do I have enough to win this thing?"
What is it gonna take to be do-- look at these guys,
backed into each other and then Christian, bang.
[Booker] Man, and Christian planted that boy some, I do not believe this.
[Jerry] Oh, that was so, so close.
[Booker] Man.
[Michael] And Christian stumbling around here at ringside.
Gotta wonder what's going through the mind of the world champ.
[Booker] Get back.
[Michael] Not one, but two steel chairs in hand.
[Jerry] Now what?
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Michael] This is No Holds Barred for the world title.
[Booker] You know, folks, we've seen this before,
Con-Chair-To, is it coming?
I've seen this before guys.
[Jerry] It could very well be, Book.
[Michael] Well, ladies and gentlemen, what Booker is talking about
-is the Con-Chair-To. -[Jerry] I think so.
[Michael] The move made famous by Christian and Edge.
How fitting this would be
if Christian can use the Con-Chair-To to win Randy Orton?
[Jerry] Well, now, you know what guys, hey, look--
[Michael] After Edge dumped him here tonight.
[Jerry] Yeah. But I know this is no disqualification,
anything goes, but this is too much.
This is ridiculous. This is going way too far-- oh, oh.
[Michael] Well, that is a replay of what happened in Money in the Bank,
how Christian won the title.
Oh, nobody home.
Randy Orton scooping out of the way.
[Booker] Whoa.
[Michael] And Randy Orton's expression has changed.
The attempted Con-Chair-To.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
-[Jerry] Watch out. -[Michael] Oh.
-[Booker] Oh, my God. -[Jerry] Oh.
[Booker] Christian just woke up the beast right now.
Randy Orton's going to that place.
[Jerry] Randy Orton with the steel chair
knocked Christian off the ring right through that table.
[Booker] Randy's hearing those voices, guys.
He's hearing those voices in his head right now.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Jerry] Oh, I'm telling you.
-Watch this as Christian is-- bam! -[Booker] Wow.
[Jerry] Knocked through the table.
And what's coming next, maybe even worse.
Look at Randy Orton,
-he's going under the ring again and he's… -[Michael] The ring is--
[Jerry] …bringing everything that's under there.
[Michael] The ring is filled with garbage cans, steps, kendo sticks, tables.
[Jerry] And I'm afraid Christian's limp body maybe joining all that stuff.
[Booker] Randy Orton threw all that anger management out
right here and right now.
And it's not gonna matter.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Michael] It was all of these, all these weapons await Christian.
[Jerry] Uh-oh.
[Booker] Oh, man.
[Jerry] You know what, now Randy Orton maybe about to go too far.
Randy
[crowd cheering]
-[Jerry] Ooh. -[Michael] Christian.
-On, man. -[Booker] Wow.
[Jerry] Oh.
[crowd cheering]
[Jerry] I don't know if that was the table snapping or Christian's back.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Jerry] Sick, sadistic smile at--
the evil smirk on the face of Randy Orton now.
[Michael] First, the table.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Michael] Now, a kendo stick.
[Jerry] He's already broken that kendo stick.
-Oh. -[crowd groaning]
[Michael] Get it bent in half.
[Booker] Christian's in big trouble right now.
I don't know if he can compete with this.
[Michael] And now Orton with the garbage can.
[Jerry] I don't think you could break a garbage can.
I think Orton maybe about to take out the trash.
-[Booker laughs] -[Jerry] Oh, boy.
[crowd cheering]
[Jerry] Oh, boy.
[Michael] Christian better hope they recycle.
-[Jerry chuckles] -[Michael] Oh.
-[Jerry] Oh, man. -[Booker] Wow.
[Jerry] Oh, man.
[Booker] Let me tell you, Christian maybe done right now.
I don't-- I don't see Christian getting a second wind after this.
[Michael] Orton has used tables and garbage cans, kendo sticks.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Jerry] Carnage inside the ring and out.
[Michael] And there is one last weapon
at the disposal of The Viper.
The Apex Predator of the WWE is in a feeding frenzy.
Oh, and Christian.
[Booker] Wow.
-[Jerry] Look out. -[Michael] RKO.
Oh, my Lord.
[Jerry] On those steel steps.
[Michael] Christian, RKO'd onto the steel steps.
Orton into the cover.
-Randy Orton… -[bell ringing]
-[Michael] …is the new World Champion. -["Voices" playing]
♪ They counsel me They understand ♪
[Chimel] Here's your winner
and the new
World Heavyweight Champion,
Randy Orton.
[Jerry] Guys, I've seen a lot of things,
but I don't know if I've ever seen anything like that.
[Michael] Ladies and gentlemen,
for the ninth time in his storied career,
Randy Orton is champion
-winning a No Holds Barred match… -[Jerry] Look out.
[Michael] …at the biggest event of the summer.
What a battle.
[Jerry] Thumbs up.
[Booker] Let me tell you right now guys,
these guys-- these two young men right here went out there
and left it all in the middle of that ring,
Randy Orton, the new champion.
You gotta love it.
[Jerry] He's covered with the battle scars,
but the-- to the victor go the spoils.
[Booker] Get some, want some.
You better be big enough, bad enough to take some
'cause tonight it's on like neckbone, dawg.
[Michael] I'll tell you, what an effort by Christian.
What an effort by Orton,
but this is where the matchup changed, King.
[Jerry] You're right. The whole thing changed at this point right here.
Boom.
[Booker] I thought it was over with right there.
-[crowd chanting] One, two-- -[Booker] Bam.
[Michael] When Randy Orton kicked out of the Killswitch,
he began to hear the voices.
[screams]
[Booker] That's your powerslam right there,
had a lot of momentum going right to the table, dawg.
[Jerry] Watch this.
As Christian was planted,
head first to that metal can.
[Booker] This one right here, man, I did not see it coming.
-[Jerry] Oh. -[Michael] Oh, my Lord.
-[Booker] Randy Orton just… -[Jerry] Wow.
[Booker] …put that boy Christian to sleep.
[Jerry] You didn't see it coming and I guarantee it you
Christian didn't see it coming.
[laughs]
[Michael] Randy Orton has regained the championship
he believed is rightfully his all along.
A lot of critiques questioned the way Christian won the championship
last month at Money in the Bank.
There will be no critiques questioning the way that Randy Orton
won the World title here tonight at SummerSlam.
♪ They tell me things that I will do ♪
[Jerry] Well, victory is sweet.
♪ They talk to me ♪
[Michael] Ladies and gentlemen, it has been a huge week in Los Angeles.
The WWE taking over Hollywood so to speak.
And it all started outside the Staples Center
with the interactive SummerSlam Axxess
where our fans were up-close and personal with the WWE Superstars.
[music fades]
[crowd cheering]
Welcome to Axxess, baby.
When the WWE descends out of town for any show,
we take the place over.
It's gonna be incredible all week long.
Just one of those times of year you just don't miss.
I love being in Los Angeles, I love SummerSlam
and I think Fan Axxess provides a lot of opportunities to really interact
and get to know the WWE Superstars.
[crowd cheering]
-Be a… -[all] STAR.
[Linda] Be a STAR is a program that's really important to the community
because bullying is incredibly damaging not just for the kids that are bullied,
but for the kids that do the bullying.
[Brittany] With the WWE and like a bunch of actors and performers
that are taking a stand against bullying
and how to getting the word and awareness out there
that this is a huge problem.
These kids, they're sponges right now,
and if we can just give these positive messages and let them know,
you know, eventually they're gonna be able to change world too.
[Rey] We've actually been at two locations today.
Two elementary schools.
-Who wants to be a STAR? -[crowd cheering]
[Rey] My fan-based involves a lot of kids.
You know, I want them to go and have a good time at school
and not have to worry about bullies.
[Antonio] We should all say no to bullying.
And the fact that the WWE is participating with the creative coalition,
really advocate that is important.
Be someone who understands that we got to respect everyone.
[kids] Don't be a bully. Be a STAR.
[upbeat music playing]
Tonight is our big red carpet event for WWE.
This is the place to be tonight if you're in LA.
[Kate] I'm really excited to be here, Triple H is here and John Cena.
It's a start of something really big.
I love all the guys here. It's great actually to meet them.
[Brie] There's so much good energy.
We've been tearing it up on the dance floor.
Everyone's having a great time. Brittany Snow, Kellan Lutz, and myself.
The WWE having tons of fans and people who look out to them
just like actors and actresses and musicians.
It's our chance to get back to the fans at SummerSlam Axxess.
This is great. It's like you have to mix up
with the fans here at Axxess.
My name is Alberto Del Rio.
[man] I flew all the way up from the northeast of England
to Los Angeles, California.
I love how the WWE Superstars are so nice and interactive to all their fans.
[Morrison] It's a really cool experience for me too
because I don't get a chance to meet these guys anywhere else.
And that's a once-in-a-lifetime experience right there.
That's what WWE does, brings families together.
WWE once again turning an event with new destination.
[crowd cheering]
[Jerry] Oh.
[Michael] A conversation there between Triple H on the right,
the chief operating officer and his, of course, his wife Stephanie.
[Jerry] You know, they say keep your words soft and sweet
because you may have to eat 'em.
I think CM Punk has said some things before this match
that may come back to haunt him.
[Michael] We're gonna find out, King, right now.
[upbeat music playing]
♪ It's all right, all right ♪
[Jerry] Well, John Cena, the WWE Champion,
CM Punk, the WWE Champion,
The Game, the special referee after it's over,
there will be only one Undisputed Champion.
[Michael] And this scenario evolved and played out last month in Chicago
at Money in the Bank.
[dramatic music playing]
[narrator] On a sweltering July night in the City of Chicago,
a jam-packed Allstate Arena
was surging with the electricity of expectation.
CM Punk, the so-called "Second City Savior."
The rebellious challenger was embraced by his hometown
with a fervor befitting champion.
[Jerry] I've never seen this much hometown emotion.
[crowd chanting] CM Punk! CM Punk! CM Punk!
-["The Time Is Now" playing] -[crowd booing]
[narrator] John Cena, the champion,
the virtuous defender of an ideal that has endured.
[Michael] There was no salute tonight from John Cena,
because tonight, John Cena is in enemy territory.
[narrator] This was more than a battle for the WWE's ultimate prize.
This was a war for the very soul of the company.
[Michael] At midnight tonight, CM Punk is leaving this company
and he may be doing it with the WWE title
[narrator] As the clock mercilessly ticked toward midnight,
the champion was undaunted.
[Michael] John Cena fans are making their voices heard.
[crowd chanting] CM Punk!
-[crowd chanting] I love Cena! -[crowd chanting] CM Punk!
[Michael] CM Punk, in trouble. John Cena, STF again.
[narrator] When WWE Chairman, Mr. McMahon,
tried to keep the crown jewel of his company…
[Jerry] Look at Mr. McMahon, he's calling for the bell.
[Michael] Mr. McMahon, I believe, trying to signal to the timekeeper.
[narrator] The virtues that define Cena as champion
cost him the title.
[Michael] John Cena just told the boss not that way.
We're gonna do it my way.
And CM Punk GTS connecting.
GTS connecting.
-[crowd cheering] -[Michael] Oh, my God!
-[bell rings] -[crowd cheering]
[narrator] The WWE Championship not just lost, gone.
The symbol of a half century of grandeur plundered.
[Michael] CM Punk is gonna leave Chicago with the WWE Championship.
[dramatic music playing]
[narrator] This unspeakable travesty
would provoke a dire kinetic chain reaction,
shaking the very foundation of the WWE.
I'm here to inform you…
[narrator] The powers that be would be no longer.
that, Vince, you are relieved of your duties.
[narrator] A new leader was born.
Vince, it's me.
[dramatic music continues]
[narrator] A new champion was crowned.
[Ross] And Cena has done it.
John Cena has won the WWE title.
[narrator] A new beginning is upon the WWE,
until the prodigal champion returned.
["Cult of Personality" playing]
[CM Punk] The champ is here!
[Triple H] For the first time in WWE history,
there are two WWE Champions.
We're gonna settle it my way, SummerSlam.
The WWE Champion, John Cena
versus the WWE Champion, CM Punk.
[narrator] Two men with the rightful claim to the crown
will battle to see
who will become the Undisputed WWE Champion.
[music fades]
[Michael] Well, that was Chicago, ladies and gentlemen.
This is Los Angeles.
We are live in the Staples Center, home of the 24th annual SummerSlam.
Up next, we'll find out who's the Undisputed WWE Champion.
[Jerry] Well, this is LA and that's where the stars come out.
We are visited tonight by the beautiful, Jenny McCarthy.
And, you know, Jenny's gonna make a distraction
sitting right behind us here,
but, you know, Jenny's president of Generation Rescue,
which is dedicated to recovery for children with autism disorder.
Jenny asked me to tell
all our WWE Universe to visit generationrescue.org.
-["The Game" playing] -♪ Time to play the game ♪
[Justin] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome your special guest referee
for this next match,
the Chief Operating Officer of the WWE,
Triple H.
[crowd cheering]
[Jerry] Well, guys, I don't know if it's-- how to play the game,
but it's definitely time to play by The Game's rules.
[Michael] Ladies and gentlemen, Triple H is in charge.
He's the Chief Operating Officer of WWE.
He handles all the day-to-day business in this company
and he has put himself in charge of perhaps the most important,
perhaps the biggest match of the history of WWE.
Triple H is the special guest referee
for this Undisputed Championship match.
[Jerry] That's right. With The Game in there,
we are guaranteed that at the end of this match,
there will only be one Undisputed WWE Champion.
[crowd chanting] CM Punk! CM Punk! CM Punk!
["Cult of Personality" playing]
[crowd cheering]
♪ Look in my eyes ♪
♪ What do you see? ♪
♪ The cult of personality ♪
-♪ I know your anger ♪ -Best in the world.
♪ I know your dreams ♪
-♪ I've been everything you wanna be ♪ -Best in the world.
♪ Oh, I'm the cult of personality ♪
[Jerry] I think I'm gonna get to say this twice tonight.
-The champ is here. -[Booker laughs]
♪ I'm the cult of personality ♪
[Michael] Well, ladies and gentlemen, CM Punk.
Well, he's been celebrated by many for his outspoken approach
in the way that, well, in his words,
he's caused change in the WWE.
On the other hand, he's been vilified by many
for the way that he's gone about bringing change.
[Booker] You know, one of the guys who-- you know,
I really don't like CM Punk, but I do respect CM Punk and his ability.
The guy is stone-cold bad. That's what CM Punk is.
What's my name?
[Jerry] Wow.
♪ I sell the things You need to be ♪
♪ I'm the smiling face on your TV, oh ♪
[Jerry] Oh, ladies and gentlemen, there is no doubt that there's--
well, CM Punk said some very controversial things
about Triple H and his family,
which Triple H claims that-- well, he's going to be professional about this.
He's gonna call this matchup down the middle here tonight.
[Michael] Well, we have to see
what, CM Punk looked right in Triple H's eyes
and said, I mean, some of the most inflammatory things imaginable.
I can't-- I just can't comprehend.
Booker, can you-- you've been a champion in the WWE.
Can you imagine saying things that CM Punk said to the guy
that's about to referee your title match?
[Booker] Cole, I cannot. But I would tell you,
CM Punk said something to Triple H and I just wondered what it was.
-[music ends] -Totally disrespectful, though.
[crowd jeering]
[crowd chanting] CM Punk! CM Punk!
["The Time Is Now" playing]
[crowd cheering]
It's where I started. I used to walk the concourse of this place. And get it.
♪ You can't see me My time is now ♪
♪ It's the franchise Boy, I'm shinin' now ♪
♪ You can't see me, my time is now ♪
♪ In case you forgot Or fell off I'm still hot ♪
♪ Knock your shell off ♪
♪ My money stack fat plus I can't turn the swell off ♪
♪ The franchise doin' big bid'ness I live this ♪
♪ It's automatic I win this ♪
♪ Oh, you hear those horns, you finished ♪
♪ A soldier and I stay Under you fightin' ♪
♪ Plus I'm stormin' on you chumps Like I'm thunder and lightning ♪
♪ Ain't no way you breakin' me Kid, I'm harder than nails ♪
♪ Plus I keep it on lock Like I'm part of the jail ♪
♪ I'm slaughterin' stale, competition ♪
♪ I got the whole block wishin' They could run with my division ♪
♪ But they gone fishin' with no bait ♪
[Jerry] Well, ladies and gentlemen, the champ is here.
[Michael] But the question is is which one of these champions
will be defending the WWE Championship the next time we come to you
at pay-per-view five weeks from tonight.
It is Night of Champions in Buffalo.
[Booker] Wow.
Listen to this crowd giving up for John Cena.
[Jerry] Well, whether you like John Cena or not, everybody respects him.
♪ Five pounds of courage buddy Base tan pants with a gold tee ♪
♪ Ugh, it's a war dance and victory step ♪
[bell rings]
[Justin] Ladies and gentleman, this contest is set for one fall
is for the Undisputed
WWE Championship.
[crowd cheering]
[Justin] Introducing the participants first,
from Chicago, Illinois,
weighing 222 pounds,
WWE Champion,
CM Punk.
[crowd cheering]
[Justin] And his opponent, from West Newbury, Massachusetts,
weighing 240 pounds,
he is WWE Champion,
John
Cena.
[crowd cheering]
[Michael] An absolute flood of emotion
-from the WWE Universe in Staples Center. -[Booker] Wow.
[Jerry] I don't know-- we're talking about emotion, I don't know about you guys,
but this is making the hair stand up on the back of my neck. This is good.
[Booker] This thing is gonna be huge for me in this 2001 SummerSlam,
the main event, Booker T against The Rock for the WCW Championship.
I lost my focus that night, and that's why I lost that match.
Which one of these guys are gonna lose their focus in the middle of this ring.
SummerSlam is hot.
[Michael] There's the man.
There's the man that has guaranteed.
Look at this two WWE Championships.
Never before in the history of this illustrious company
has this happened and Triple H, the special referee has guaranteed us
that at the end of this match, there'll only be one.
[Booker] And gold, diamonds, and rubies, that's what it's all about.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[crowd cheering]
[Jerry] See The Game
fairly checking both competitors.
You know, I haven't seen this kind of officiating a long time ago.
[crowd chanting] CM Punk! CM Punk!
[bell ringing]
[Michael] For the first time ever,
it is WWE Champion versus WWE Champion.
On the left-hand side of your screen, black, white, and red tights,
CM Punk.
He is a four-time world champion,
a two-time Money in the Bank ladder match winner
and the only superstar to win that matchup two years in a row.
In his classic jean shorts is John Cena.
He is an 11-time champion.
He has one more WWE titles that anyone in history.
[crowd chanting]
[Jerry] For this massive crowd here at SummerSlam split.
[Booker chuckles] Split right that in the middle of two, King.
[Jerry] Right in the middle.
[Michael] It is deafening in Staples Center.
And CM Punk taking control first part of the matchup.
Triple H, the special guest referee, looking on.
Punk quick cover and a kickout by Cena.
Standoff to start.
You know, when a exclusive interview on wwe.com,
John Cena said that he believes he's the favorite in this match tonight.
CM Punk said, "I like my chances at SummerSlam."
"Cena's time is up."
"Now, it's my time."
[Jerry] And CM Punk said the--
that that first attempt, got a pinfall there.
[Michael] And John Cena looked like he was going for a pinfall.
Triple H never got down for the count
and had some words exchanged between the two men.
Triple H said on Monday that--
-[crowd chanting] Let's go, Cena! -[crowd chanting] Cena sucks!
[Jerry chuckles] I love this.
This is great.
[crowd cheering]
[Michael] How can you not love it?
[Jerry] Well, the WWE Universe electrifying here tonight at SummerSlam.
[Michael] Oh, how can it not be?
It's the biggest match in SummerSlam history.
[Jerry] Who's gonna win this thing?
[Booker] I mean, it's gonna be interesting.
I mean, Triple H--
I mean, how much experience did Triple H have as a referee?
You gotta know your job right there, man.
[Michael] Well, Triple H, ladies and gentlemen,
told me earlier this week that he admits
he's only refereed a handful of matches in his career.
And here we go, John Cena and a kickout.
Talking to one veteran earlier on today
who, well, he compared Triple H as the CEO
and as the referee to this matchup,
akin to a police officer making an arrest,
-and then that police officer… -[Jerry] Right.
[Michael] …also being the judge in the same case.
A bit of conflict of interest perhaps.
That's how many people would view this.
[Jerry] I don't know about that, but I do know that The Game
is not gonna be pushed around in this match
and not gonna be intimidated by either of one of these superstars.
[crowd chanting] CM Punk! CM Punk! CM Punk
[Michael] Cena looking to take Punk down. Nice takedown by John Cena.
[Booker] Great takedown by John.
[Jerry] Single leg right there and Cena with the advantage.
[Michael] Last time, these two men met, it was the back-and-forth contest,
expecting were the same tonight.
[Booker] The way I've seen it right now,
neither one of these guys wanna make a mistake early in this match right now.
-[Jerry] Exactly. -[Booker] That could be a big mistake.
[Jerry] Exactly.
I think that-- I agree, Booker.
I think that this match will probably-- will probably hand on a mistake
with one of these competitors make somewhere in the line.
[Booker] I think both these guys right now are a little bit too defensive.
They did going out there just a little bit.
[Michael] But in defense of these two guys as you call them, Booker,
I mean there's a lot on the line here tonight.
-Two-- these two men have never-- -[Jerry] A lot?
[Michael] Well, they never face the pressure
like this at any point in their career.
[Jerry] That's because everything is on the line tonight.
[Michael] Now, look at Punk, hook on the leg on Cena.
And John Cena powers out at one.
Punk right back into control.
[Booker] You know, pressure is the right word, too.
I mean, here tonight in LA in front of this crowd, that's hot.
One of these guys wanna pull it off, and I'm sure it's John Cena.
[Michael] Many people have turned this matchup
is the quintessential company man
and John Cena versus the ultimate rebel, the outsider in CM Punk.
[Jerry] Well, you gotta remember how John Cena,
first of all, attended the WWE.
He's a rebel in his own right.
[Michael] But he is but in Punk's words, Cena's changed.
He's now become the dynasty.
[Jerry] You remember Ruthless Aggression.
[crowd chanting] CM Punk!
[crowd chanting] Let's go, Cena!
[crowd chanting] Cena sucks!
[Booker] Cena's gonna watch those knees right there from CM Punk, educated feet.
[Michael] Oh, nice gutwrench by Cena.
And it's John Cena's turn to go for the cover
and a kickout by Punk quickly.
[Jerry] And it is-- it's electric in here tonight.
[Booker] This match is so technical right now.
It's a-- just a little too technical for my-- for my taste.
[Michael] They are packed to the rafters,
the WWE Universe all the way up to the top
of the Staples Center 17,404.
Fisherman suplex, kickout by Punk again.
[groans]
You know, .com, did a-- wwe.com did a bunch of interviews
with WWE superstars earlier this week,
completely split down the middle on who they believe
will win this match tonight.
Check John Cena right here.
I mean, he's totally leaning on CM Punk
trying to-- trying to take him to the late stages, I think.
[Jerry] Were you a part of that poll, Cole?
[Michael] No, but you remember the poll that we took on .com for the WWE Universe
-Monday night on Raw. -[Jerry] Yeah?
[Michael] John Cena just with the slight edge over Punk.
[Booker] Oh, big elbow drop.
[Michael] And Cena looks to put Punk the way.
[Booker] Wow, almost got-- almost got Punk right there.
[Jerry] We could take a poll here in the announcer's table
and there's no way it could be split down the middle because there's three of us.
[Michael] Yeah, Booker, Booker rides the fence, so it would be.
-[Booker laughs] -[Michael] And look at John Cena,
as you said, Booker, continuing to put the pressure on CM Punk.
[Booker] He's actually putting his weight on CM Punk right now,
just trying to lean on him.
[Jerry] If we we're taking a poll, Cole.
Who would you-- who would you favor?
[Michael] What?
[Jerry] Try to pay attention, just a little bit.
If we were taking a poll here at the announce table,
who would you favor, Cole?
-[Michael] John Cena. -[Jerry] Wow.
-[Booker] Wow. -[Jerry] Well, it's over already,
because I'd favor Cena as well.
[Michael] Well, nobody cares about your opinion, Booker,
-and CM Punk again… -[Booker] It's not-- it's not equal.
[Michael] …he takes control.
[Jerry] Now, CM Punk hurting now, that neck. Ooh.
[crowd chanting] CM Punk! CM Punk! CM Punk
[Jerry] As you said, Booker, CM Punk…
[Booker] Those educated knees right there.
[Jerry chuckles] …he knows how to use his knees.
-Ooh. -[Booker] Wow.
[Michael] Right to the gut of Cena.
-[Booker] Let me tell you, CM Punk-- -[Michael] Punk cover, hook of the leg.
Will this be it here? And Cena.
[Booker] Let me tell you, I've never seen Punk--
he's not-- he's not, like, a muscle guy or anything like that,
-but he's in great shape. -[Jerry] Who? Punk?
[Booker] Yes, CM Punk, he's in great shape tonight.
I could just see it from the-- from just his overall perspective.
[groans]
[Michael] Punk again wearing Cena down.
Headbutt after headbutt to the sternum, the cover again on Cena,
hook for the leg and a kickout.
And I don't believe Punk thinks
Cena's gonna actually be pinned in that predicament,
but he continues to wear Cena down.
[Jerry] Are you and I watching the same match
as Punk is wearing Cena down?
[Michael] Well, yes. Well, look at John.
He's got his face in the match.
[Jerry] Well, I'll just say that Punk is in control at the moment,
but I don't think Cena's been worn down.
[Michael] I didn't say he was worn down. I said wearing him down. Big difference.
[Booker] To your point, Cole. I don't-- I don't think that CM Punk
was trying to get a win right there,
but to wear Cena out, you're trying to wear him down.
It's very, very important in a match like this.
[Michael] And what a bridge by Cena, the power out of that.
-[Booker] Wait a minute. -[Michael] Oh, STF time perhaps,
the submission maneuver.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Jerry] And I've seen Cena in a lot of matches.
You may beat John Cena, but I just-- I don't--
I've never seen Cena worn down.
I don't think you're gonna wear down John Cena.
[Booker] Would agree with you on that right there, King.
John Cena's cardio is totally off the limits.
[Michael] Whoa.
-Ooh. -[Booker] Whoa.
[crowd chanting] CM Punk!
[crowd chanting] Let's go Cena!
[crowd chanting] Cena sucks!
[crowd chanting] Let's go Cena!
[Michael] Punk, dropkick from the back.
[chanting continues]
[Booker] CM Punk right now just methodical in everything he's done.
Taking his time with everything, not rushing anything into that ring.
[Jerry] And he's feeding off his fans here.
And then every time--
every time Punk hears his name chanted, he just feeds off of it.
You could just tell. You could see it in his face.
[Michael] And the special guest referee, Triple H now at a count of four.
Cena has a count of ten to make it back into the ring.
[Booker] Look at that right there.
[Jerry] Have you guys noticed? I mean, so far…
[Booker] You see how smart there was right there by CM Punk.
He let John Cena bring himself back in the ring
before he would got that cover right there,
wasted no energy right there.
[Jerry] We talked earlier about The Game
and not being familiar with what it takes to--
oh, to referee a match, but so far, so good.
I mean, you know, usually, in a match,
if the referee is in sort of a non-factor,
that's a good thing.
I mean, he's-- oh.
He's not making a difference in this match.
[Michael] Punk again.
Hook's the inside leg of Cena this time at two-count.
[Booker] You know, I-- I'm not thinking, I just Hope Triple H
don't make a huge mistake in this matchup right here
'cause one guy can suffer from.
[Michael] Now, Triple H put himself in this position
because he said he's the only one that he can trust
to call this matchup down the middle.
[Jerry] If you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself.
[Booker] Well, you get the best to do it. That's just the way I look at it.
I think you go and hire somebody to come out and do that job.
[Michael] Triple H said the in--
-oh, look at the power of John Cena. -[Jerry] Oh, watch this.
[Michael] John Cena completely lifting the 222 pounds Punk off the ground.
[Jerry] That's a-- that's a worn down John Cena.
[Michael] And then turning it into a sideslam.
[Jerry] Gorilla-like strength from John Cena
that you said, Cole, was worn down.
[Booker] It's a one thing about John Cena you really can't tell
how strong he is taking his hands on you.
[Michael] Watch this again.
-Spinning, it's tilt-a-whirl sideslam -[Jerry] Bam.
[Michael] by Cena.
[crowd chanting] Fruity Pebbles!
Fruity Pebbles!
[Booker] But John Cena caught him kicking him right there. Whoa.
[Michael] Oh, he's caught again to the midsection.
Into the cover, CM Punk, will gonna pin Cena,
and a kickout at two, another near fall by Punk.
[Booker] CM Punk is totally dangerous in the middle and--
-check this out right here. Big-- -[Jerry] Take a look at this.
[Booker] Big high knee right there to the temple.
Man, I couldn't-- I think a hard cover right there
could have got John Cena.
-[Jerry] Whoa. -[Michael] Oh.
Punk went to the padded knee
and John Cena starting to build momentum.
This year is vintage Cena.
Shoulder block after shoulder block and John Cena's way.
-[Booker] Wow. -[Jerry] Hey.
[Michael] He was feeling it, great counter by Punk.
There's the knee.
[Booker] Oh, here we go.
[Michael] What a sequence by Punk.
-[Jerry] And now Punk's -[Michael] And Cena.
[Jerry] Punk's sequence is stopped by the gorilla-like strength,
once again, of John Cena.
Uh-oh. Watch this again.
Watch his knee to the head here.
-Bang. -[Michael] Got it.
[Booker] Man.
[Michael] And went for You Can't See Me,
CM Punk tried to kick him in the skull
much like he did at Money in the Bank.
But this time, John Cena was ready for it,
and CM Punk plant Cena face first
and CM Punk
-goes for the submission maneuver. -[Booker] Wait a minute.
-That's it. -[Jerry] Oh, my-- oh, my.
[Michael] Can he get Cena to tap out?
Will Cena tap out?
Will Punk become the Undisputed Champion here?
[Booker] John Cena's gotta do something.
He gotta do it quick, otherwise, he's gonna Go To Sleep.
[Jerry] Cena may have to tap out, or he'll pass out.
Either way, he's gonna lose.
[Michael] CM Punk with that locked in.
[Booker] Wait a minute. John Cena got a little bit of leverage right there.
[Michael] Yeah, John Cena great counter, as he locks Punk again.
John Cena locked in with Punk.
Punk's in deep trouble.
[Booker] You know, I have to lock in properly.
I don't-- I don't think John Cena has it locked in properly.
[Michael] Yeah, but he's got his full weight
on the back of CM Punk.
[Booker] Look at the hand right there. Look at the hand of CM Punk.
Long as he can keep that hand right there, he's okay.
[Michael] Yup. Cena trying to slip that hand up into the STF, couldn't do it.
-Now, Punk turns it around. -[Jerry] Look at this. Look at this.
[Michael] And it's CM Punk now in control.
John Cena in a predicament.
[Booker] Got Cena neck key lock right in there.
And Punk got that key lock locked in tight.
What do you say, John?
[Michael] Will Cena tap out
as CM Punk continues the pressure on Cena?
[Jerry] Well, we are seeing a clinic put on by these two champions right now.
Cena fading.
[Michael] And Triple H doing his job, checking.
-Here's the shoulder. Two-count. -[Booker] Is it-- oh, wow.
[Michael] Cena's got to power out.
[Booker] Cena's gotta get some air in that, man.
[Michael] Again, shoulders are down and what a switch by Cena.
What a switch by Cena.
Great switch by Cena.
Front facelock really on Punk here.
Closing on that back leg, hooked up for the STF.
CM Punk, will he make it to the bottom rope?
Can Punk make it into the bottom rope?
-[Jerry] There's gotta be -[Booker] Wow. How smart.
[Michael] And again, Cena did not have the back leg hooked for the STF.
And it allowed Punk to get the leg around.
-Punk is so flexible. -[Booker] Wow.
[Jerry] Well, if Cena had had that leg locked in,
I think that would've been it for CM Punk,
he would've not been able to reach those ropes.
Well, that little speck and forth series took a lot out of both of these guys.
-Watch out. Here comes Cena. -[Booker] Here we go.
[Michael] John Cena, don't.
[Booker] Man, that was a bad spill right there by John Cena.
[Michael] Yeah, but what this allows is Punk to--
to really catch his breath and refocus on the ring.
Well, Cena's in trouble outside.
[Booker] That's the worst thing you could do right now.
Cena's in trouble.
Right now, CM Punk should be pouncing on John Cena right now.
[Jerry] I don't think Punk is physically able to do that.
I believe you're right, Booker. He'd like to do it.
But I think what Cole said is what Punk had to do,
-take a breather-- -[Booker] Here we go, right here.
[Michael] And CM Punk with this body slam.
-[Jerry] Oh. -[Michael] He takes Cena out.
Punk, through the second rope, suicide dive, wiping out Cena.
[Booker] Well, a caution to the wind right there by CM Punk.
Like I said, this is what CM Punk needs to do.
He needs to pounce on John Cena right now to take that championship.
[crowd chanting] CM Punk! CM Punk!
[Jerry] I don't think even CM Punk made a look at the side of his face
-of John against that… -[Michael] Oh, let's see here.
[Jerry] …the wall.
-Watch this. -[Michael] Oh, yes.
[Jerry] Man, bumped the both side of his head.
[Booker] I think Punk did the worse the way on that-- on that…
-[Jerry] I believe it is-- -[Booker] …on that spill right there.
[Jerry] I believe it, too, Booker. I mean,
I love to see that again, this--
[Michael] A count of eight by Triple H.
And what happens if both men are counted-out in this scenario?
-[indistinct crowd chatter] -[Jerry] Is it the nine?
[Michael] Oh, he was in a count of nine, but--
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Michael] What in the--
[Jerry] And yes, Dad.
This means that Triple H is not gonna let this match end with the count-out.
[Michael] Yeah, first, Cena then Punk, absolute control for the referee.
[Booker] I think we just saw a first right there, King.
[Michael] Yeah, that's probably-- Triple H saying there must be a winner,
no cheap count-out here tonight at SummerSlam.
[Jerry] And The Game tersely taking things that matters in him going down
and throwing both of these champions back into the ring.
[Michael] Well, I applaud that.
[Booker] Triple H is taking in charge, I liked it too.
[Michael] There is not one person
in the world that wanted to see the matchup end in a double count-out.
[Jerry] They're gonna get to their feet first, that's the question right here.
Well, Punk is up.
Cena, on one knee now, he's-- oh.
[Booker] It's a fight right here breaking out.
[crowd exclaiming]
[crowd] Boo!
[crowd] Yeah!
[crowd] Boo!
[Jerry] Well, which one of these champs are gonna have the most daunting attack?
[Booker] Now, who's-- who could take it the most?
That's what it's about right now, King.
-[Jerry] Uh-oh. -[Michael] AA Time.
Dropkick! Beautiful dropkick!
[Booker] Did you see that?
[Jerry] Whoa. Cena almost took CM Punk's head off.
That may be the best dropkick I've ever seen thrown by John Cena.
And right now, Punk is seeing--
nothing, especially after Cena and that five knuckle shot.
-[Booker] Yeah. -[Michael] Every single person
in Staples Center is on their feet.
[Booker] I second that right there.
[Michael] John Cena, going for the AA on Punk, Punk counters again.
-[Jerry] Whoa. -[Michael] Slides through, shoulders down.
Is it Punk's time?
Cena jackknife covers. He flips over the top.
Look at those two turning in.
[Booker] Whoa. Did you see that? That's a script of CM Punk right there.
[Michael] Great job-- oh, and a kick in the back of the head.
It could be Punk's time.
Will it be Punk?
Is Punk the undisputed champion and Cena powers-out.
[Booker] Wow.
-[Jerry] This thing is back and forth. -[Booker] Wait check this out.
[Jerry] Let's go-- let's go back to this dropkick, watch this. Bang.
Man.
[Booker] That was picture-perfect right there by John Cena.
Never seen him doing better than he did it tonight.
[Jerry] Well, this is-- this is the time to pull out all the stops.
[crowd chanting] CM Punk!
First time in history.
Two WWE Champions facing off.
And at the end of this match, there will only be one.
[Michael] And look at this, going for the Go To Sleep as Punk,
the way that he won the championship at Money in the Bank.
Oh, Cena with the splash out of the corner.
John Cena, oh, man!
-[Booker] Wow. -[Michael] Good night, Punk.
Cena undisputed champion-- no, kickout again.
[Booker] Say what you wanna say about John Cena,
whether you like him or love him,
this guy is the real deal.
[Jerry] Well, I told you, you gotta say the same for Punk.
Both of these Superstars put everything on the line tonight.
They're not disappointed themselves or anyone in this-- in this performance.
[Michael] What an emotional line it's been in this matchup.
-Cena to the top. -[Jerry] Watch out. Watch out.
[Michael] Punk, with the patent High Knee.
[Booker] You're talking about a spectacle.
This match right here is one of the best I've ever seen.
[Michael] Now, it's Punk.
[Jerry] And Punk falling ultimately after that glue to the face. Oh!
[Michael] Oh! John Cena bulldog off the top rope.
Punk into the cover, both legs hooked.
It's CM Punk's time-- no, it isn't.
[Booker] But CM Punk rode that-- rode that bulldog
from the second rope to-- it's huge.
[Jerry] Yeah, watch his knee to the head on John Cena and then you gotta wonder,
how much can John Cena take?
How many more of those knees from CM Punk can Cena withstand?
[Booker] One thing we know about John Cena, he's resilient.
He's not gonna quit.
-[crowd chanting] CM Punk! -[crowd chanting] Let's go, Cena!
[Michael] And Punk launched himself off the top rope.
Cena this time, catches Punk, on the side step.
-[Booker] Oh, bad position. -[Michael] STF! STF! Will Punk tap?
[Booker] Right in the middle of that ring.
[Michael] Will Punk tap for the STF?
-Tap! Tap! -[Michael] Cena side stepped
the flying Punk in a perfect position.
Cena screaming, "Tap! Tap!"
[Jerry] And Punk just screaming.
This may be it.
I don't-- I don't see he can-- I don't see how he can reach the ropes.
[Booker] There's nothing CM Punk can do from this position
-[Jerry] Yeah. -[Booker] but tap,
or something's gonna break.
[Michael] Because notice this time around,
Cena's got the leg, the left leg of CM Punk hooked.
Punk fingertips away, trying desperately to make it to the rope
-to break this STF by Cena. -[Jerry] He made it. He made it.
[Booker] Wow.
I could not believe this.
Cena had CM Punk in the middle of that ring
and Punk made it to the rope somehow.
-[Jerry] And you gotta-- -[Michael] Great tenacity
by both these men.
[Jerry] You gotta give CM Punk a lotta credit there.
Looked like it was over and somehow, Punk survives.
Whoa.
[Michael] Here we go. Cena, AA time, as he lifted Punk out of--
-on his feet again. -[Jerry] Oh, look at this.
[Michael] Now Punk for the GTS.
[Jerry] John Cena, AA.
-[Booker] Oh, that's it. -[Michael] And he delivers,
Cena, Cena, Cena's gonna do it,
-two-count-- no! -[crowd cheering]
[Booker] Whoa.
[Michael] Punk kicked out of the AA and look at Cena's disbelief…
-[Booker] Who wants it most? -[Michael] …all over his face.
[Booker] That's the question, who wants it most, Cole?
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[crowd chanting] CM Punk! CM Punk! CM Punk!
[Jerry chuckles]
It is-- it is amazing to just try to read the thoughts.
-Tell me that was two. -It's two.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Jerry] Cena obviously felt like that was three.
[Booker] I thought it was a three-count, too, King, honestly.
[indistinct crowd chatter]
[Michael] And an open claims from Cena.
He asked the referee the question, Triple H answer,
Cena goes right back on the attack.
[Jerry] Well if Cena hits this there'll be no doubt about it.
There will be a count of three.
Incoming, Cena!
-Missed. -[Michael] Nobody's home for the leg drop.
-[Jerry] Oh, oh, he hurt his leg. -[Michael] And it's Punk's turn.
-[Booker] Here we go. -[Michael] CM Punk, GTS, right on the jaw!
-[Booker] Wow. -[Michael] Punk's gonna do it!
[Booker] I don't believe this.
[Michael] Punk is gonna shock the world!
-No. -[crowd cheering]
[Booker] Wow.
[crowd cheering]
-Two. -[indistinct chatter]
[crowd cheering]
[Booker] Gotta give it Triple H calling the thing right down to the middle guys.
[Michael] Oh, man, how close to the last two near falls.
[Jerry] Yeah, but look at this, look at this, guys.
Punk hurts his left knee
on that last move and Cena hurt his leg as well before that.
[Booker] I think Cena hurt the tailbone
a little bit too from-- down from that big leg drop.
[Michael] And it's all about being the Undisputed WWE Champion.
These two Superstars will do anything in their power to claim that prize
and they're doing it here.
[Jerry] Well, it's amazing. It's almost as if both of these champions
have shot their best shot.
And it hasn't worked.
[Booker] I'll tell you what, to be--
and let me know how much that championship means,
not just to CM Punk but to John Cena as well.
These guys are laying all on the line tonight.
[Jerry] Well, Punk going on top, but he's having a--
-get some feeling back in his left leg. -[crowd cheering]
[Jerry] CM Punk, how is he standing?
-Oh! -[Michael] Do it by an elbow to the heart!
This could be it.
Did he wipe the heart out of John Cena?
-No! Cena's still alive! -[Booker] I don't think so.
[Jerry] Well.
I know one thing, CM Punk was standing on that top rope,
this entire arena standing on their feet in disbelief right now.
[crowd chanting]
[Michael] Well, both Punk and Cena frustrated over the fact
they haven't been able to put each other way.
[Jerry] Well, I know what seems more than close to both-- oh, look at this.
[Michael] Oh, look at Cena, trying to steal away from Punk here,
Punk almost got caught.
[Jerry] Oh, there's what can happen. It seems more than
close for both these guys,
but they cannot stop and be concerned…
-[Booker] Wait. -[Jerry] …with the count of The Game.
[Booker] Did you see that knee right to the sternum
-of John Cena? -[Michael] Yes.
I think he was going for the skull but Cena managed to get out of the way.
And now John Cena.
[Jerry] Cena mounting some major-- oh, man!
[Booker] Wow.
[Jerry] Cut off of the past by Punk.
[Michael] High Knee by Punk.
Will Cena Go To Sleep here?
[Booker] Two time for your bust.
[Michael] Another GTS! Another GTS!
-[Booker] That's it. -[Michael] Hook to the leg
is given to Cena. Cena's got his foot on the rope.
-[Jerry] Oh, that's it. -[bell rings]
-[Michael] His foot was on the rope! -[Jerry] No!
-Triple H. Triple H. -[Michael] Hunter. Hunter.
-["Cult of Personality" playing] -[Michael] His foot was on the rope.
-His foot was on the rope. -[Justin] And the winner of this match
and Undisputed WWE Champion,
-CM Punk! -[Jerry] No, foot on the rope.
[Michael] Hunter, his foot was on the rope.
John's foot was on the rope.
-["Cult of Personality" playing] -♪ I know your dreams ♪
♪ I've been everything you wanna be ♪
[Jerry] Well, apparently, it's not gonna matter.
[Booker] Wow.
That's, like, stacked in a way of a perfect day
and this thing would just get good and he got stacked the way like that.
[Michael] But ladies and gentlemen…
…tested. I was talking to you last Monday about mistakes.
You didn't see it, man. You missed it.
All I saw was you… [continues indistinctly]
[Jerry] I think Cena's trying to explain it to The Game,
but there you see, CM Punk victorious.
[Michael] It doesn't matter.
The referee did not see it.
-CM Punk is declared… -[Booker] Wow.
…the new WWE Champion.
Well, congratulations to CM Punk.
Cole, King, this is exactly what I was talking about.
That one mistake that could cost one of these guys, and we saw it.
We saw it happen.
[Michael] And at last, CM Punk can now stake his claim
as the best in the world.
CM Punk…
-[Jerry] Well, we talked-- -[Michael] …the WWE Champion.
[Jerry] You know, Booker, we talked earlier about this match
hinging on a mistake by one of these champions,
but instead, it came down to-- in my opinion, the mistake by the referee.
[Booker] You know, I'm sure Triple H thought he could--
he was capable of going up there
and doing that job.
And like I said, that's the job where you hire the best to come and get a job--
Get the job done, that's something that he didn't do.
♪ Oh, I'm the cult of personality ♪
[inaudible]
♪ Like Joseph Stalin and Gandhi ♪
♪ I'm the cult of personality ♪
♪ The cult of personality ♪
[Michael] CM Punk as the Undisputed WWE Champion.
-[Booker] Wow. -[Jerry] There's a moment
for you right there, CM Punk refusing to shake the hand of Triple H.
Triple H instead raising the hand of CM Punk
as the Undisputed WWE Champion.
-Nice job. -[Booker] Man.
How is that they're gonna play out on wwe.com, man.
I mean, I'm sure they're going to be talking about it all night long.
[Jerry] It doesn't matter.
CM Punk is The Champion, I'm shocked.
[Booker] I'm shocked, too, King.
[Michael] What a SummerSlam, ladies and gentlemen,
here tonight in Los Angeles.
What a SummerSlam.
[Booker] Wow.
[Michael] Wait a minute. Oh, my God! Who the hell?
-[Jerry] What in the world? -[Michael] Who the hell is that?
-Who-- -[Booker] What the hell?
[Michael] Kevin Nash.
That's Kevin Nash.
[Booker] You got to be kidding-- that's my big homie.
[Michael] What is he doing here?
Oh, my God, the jackknife powerbomb!
[crowd cheering]
-[Booker] What the hell is this? -[Michael] What is going--
What was that?
-Kevin Nash just assaulting Punk. -[indistinct crowd chatter]
What the hell was that?
-[Jerry] Oh, my lord. -[Michael] Oh, my God!
-Alberto Del Rio, Mr. Money in the Bank. -[Booker] Oh, my goodness.
[Michael] With a referee in tow.
[Booker] Timing is everything.
[Michael] Del Rio,
Del Rio with the Money in the Bank contract, he's cashing it in.
-[Jerry] Alberto Del Rio… -[bell rings]
[Jerry] …cashing in his Money in the Bank contract.
-[Michael] CM Punk… -[Booker] I don't believe this.
[Michael] …taken out by Nash.
-[Jerry] Oh! -[Michael] Del Rio,
kick to the back of the head!
The cover!
Oh, my lord!
-[bell rings] -[Michael] Del Rio is champion!
Del Rio is champion.
["Realeza 2013" playing]
[Justin] The winner of this match,
and new WWE Champion,
Alberto Del Rio!
[Jerry] This is absolutely unbelievable.
What a-- what a turn of events.
-[Michael] Pandemonium here at SummerSlam. -[Jerry] What the hell has happened?
[Booker] But what this is guys-- this is destiny tonight
for Alberto Del Rio.
[Jerry] But what was Kevin Nash doing here?
What?
[Michael] Oh, my--
Look at him.
Triple H trying to figure out--
trying to make sense of everything that is happening here.
[Jerry] As we are, and this is--
this is total chaos.
I think that Alberto Del Rio
-is now the Undisputed WWE Champion. -[Michael] He is.
-[Booker] Did you say "think"? -[Michael] He is.
[Booker] Alberto Del Rio is the new WWE Champion here tonight at SummerSlam.
He cashed it in.
[Michael] Triple H has no idea what's happened.
Del Rio cashed in his Money in the Bank contract.
[Jerry] Yeah, but I mean, he did it
after CM Punk was laid down by Kevin Nash,
who had-- what the hell was he doing here?
-[Booker] What the hell? -[speaking Spanish]
[Jerry] Well, there's our undisputed champion, Alberto Del Rio.
-[Michael] What just happened? -[speaking Spanish]
["Realeza 2013" continues playing]
[crowd cheering]
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