WWE HIAC Results thread - will contain spoilers no really it will

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On the YouTube PPV pre-show, Matt Striker and Scott Stanford introduced the show from ringside. Striker plugged tonight's main event of C.M. Punk vs. Ryback, then Stanford introduced a video package on the A.J. Lee scandal storyline, including her resignation as Raw GM Monday on Raw and John Cena's involvement.

Back to ringside, Striker and Stanford sent the pre-show into the ring, where Michael Cole was standing by. Cole introduced top star John Cena, who made his way out to the ring to join Cole for a discussion. Cole and Cena sat down in director's chairs, and Cole began by noting Vickie Guerrero claims to have evidence about Cena and A.J. that she will present on Raw tomorrow night. Cena waited out boos, then said he's just as upset because he wanted to wrestle in A-Town tonight.

Cole ignored a jab, then brought up a question on whether he is passing the torch to Ryback. Cena mocked the question, then said he just wants to see what Ryback can do inside the Cell tonight. Cole then introduced a tout on what advice Cena would give Ryback against Punk tonight. Cena offered some advice that brute strength alone will not get it done, so Ryback needs to bring more against Punk. He said he's excited to see what else Ryback can bring to the table.

Next was a question on whether Cena can beat Ryback. Cena turned the question into a question for the audience. They were mixed, so Cena asked again. Cena waited out another round of reactions, then threw his name out there that he would like to be the first to challenge Ryback if he wins tonight.

Next was a question on Cena's toughest opponent. Cena noted it was this same building that the challenge was made for Cena vs. Rock at WrestleMania, and he would like to challenge Rock to another match because he thinks he can win the second match.

Next was a question on if Punk wins tonight, will Cena acknowledge Punk as the Best in the World. Cena acknowledged boos from the crowd, then said he still will not because he has to believe in himself every time he steps into the ring.

Next, a question on what one word would he offer to Vickie Guerrero. He said he can't use this word and that word, then offered "Silence!" Cena had enough of the tweets and touts, but received another tout, this time from Dolph Ziggler mocking him for his involvement with A.J. Cena sarcastically thanked Ziggler for his contribution before challenging him to a fight tonight. Cena cleared the ring, told Cole to scram, and challenged Ziggler. No sign of Ziggler, though. After a pause, Ziggler's music played.

Instead of Ziggler, though, interim Raw managing supervisor Vickie Guerrero walked out on-stage to interrupt. Vickie walked into the ring and accused Cena of getting his hands caught in the cookie jar. She said Cena is so professional... then Ziggler suddenly hit the ring to try to sneak-attack Cena, but Cena dumped Ziggler to the outside, cutting him off. Cena's music played and the announcers speculated on whether Ziggler will cash in his World Title MITB briefcase during the PPV.

The announcers then fed to a video package on the Sheamus vs. Big Show World Title feud that will culminate tonight. After the video, Stanford and Striker broke down the PPV line-up.

Backstage: Josh Mathews brought in World champ Sheamus for a pre-show interview. Mathews asked if he's actually the underdog tonight against Big Show, which Sheamus laughed off. Sheamus said Show thinks he will knock him out tonight, but this underdog's bite is bigger than Show's bark. He said Show is the type to back down from a fight, but he will never back down from a fight. He then vowed to Brogue Kick the challenger tonight.

The announcers then fed to a video package on Ryback ahead of his WWE Title shot against C.M. Punk tonight. The title match video package closed out the PPV pre-show.

WWE Hell in a Cell Opener:

The show opens with a video package highlighting the feuds heading into tonight, particularly the CM Punk/Ryback match that will be taking place inside Hell in a Cell.

The pyro hits and Michael Cole welcomes us to the PPV. They immediately cut to a shot of the Cell and begin hyping the WWE Championship match that will take place inside later tonight. In the ring, Tony Chimel introduces Ricardo Rodriguez, who introduces Alberto Del Rio. Del Rio makes his way out to the ring to a pretty apathetic reaction from the crowd.

Alberto Del Rio vs. Randy Orton

The bell rings and we're ready to begin. Orton begins clubbing away at Del Rio right away before taking him into the corner, then tossing him out of the ring. Orton follows outside and takes Del Rio out with a big clothesline before slamming Del Rio's head into the announcer's table. Orton slams Del Rio into the ring post before bringing things back into the ring where he stomps away at Del Rio. Orton picks up Del Rio and kicks away at him in the corner before whipping him across the ring and beating on him with a series of rights.

Orton is tossed to the apron and distracted by Ricardo. Del Rio slams Orton's arm down across the turnbuckle support. He beats up on Orton on the outside for a bit before taking things back into the ring and locking in a key lock hold. Orton fights up to his feet and pushes Del Rio into the corner, fighting his way out of the hold. Del Rio heads to the top but he's stopped by Orton. Del Rio grabs Orton's arm and hangs on to it, draping himself over the top rope. He breaks the hold and sends Orton shoulder first into the ring post before kicking at his back hard. Del Rio continues to work over the arm before mocking Orton's signature pose.

Del Rio hits a single arm DDT for a two count before going back to work on Orton's arm. Orton fights up to his feet and head butts his way out of the hold, but ends up whipped into the corner. Orton is able to roll up a charging Del Rio for two, but Del Rio comes right back with an arm bar take down, getting another near fall. Del Rio wrenches away at Orton's arm, rearing back with a chin lock as well. Orton fights out of it, but Del Rio clubs away at Orton's arm. Del Rio climbs to the top and hangs over the top clinging on to Orton's arm again, but this time he's tossed off by Orton and he falls to the floor.

Del Rio heads back into the ring and eats a couple of clotheslines, but Del Rio is able to lock in the cross arm breaker to counter Orton's powerslam. Orton gets to the ropes to break the hold. Orton connects with a backbreaker that's good for a two count. Del Rio rolls out to the apron and Orton kicks at him, pulling him back into the ring. Del Rio counters, hanging Orton up on the top rope before kicking at his shoulder.

Del Rio drops to the mat and teases the RKO. He tries, but Orton pushes him off and out to the apron before bringing him back into the ring with the suspension DDT. Orton drops down to the mat and psychs himself up. He tries for the RKO, but Del Rio counters with a backstabber for another two count. Del Rio tries for a DDT, but Orton counters into a powerslam, pinning Del Rio for two. Orton beats on Del Rio in the corner, stomping away and head butting Alberto. Orton places Del Rio on the top turnbuckle and blasts him with a couple of right hands. Orton heads up after Del Rio, but Del Rio fights him off, tying Orton up in the ropes and coming down on top of him with a giant double stomp. It's still not enough to keep Orton down for three though.

Del Rio is frustrated and he stomps away at Orton. Del Rio heads to the top, but jumps off and does nothing. Orton pushes him away and hits a dropkick. Orton tries for the RKo, but Del Rio counters. He tries to toss Orton into the ring post, but Orton blocks it and elbows Del Rio. Ricardo pulls Orton's arm into the ring post and Orton turns around into the cross arm breaker. Orton has his hands clasped, but Del Rio pulls them apart and applies the hold. Orton is able to counter with a pin but Del Rio kicks out at two. Del Rio tries for the big kick out of the corner, but Orton counters with the RKO. Orton pins Del Rio for three.

Winner: Randy Orton

- We get a recap of Dolph Ziggler attacking John Cena on the pre-show earlier after confronting Vickie Guerrero.

Backstage:

Vickie is backstage and she says she's got photos of Cena and AJ's affair, and she'll prove it on Raw. She's giving AJ a chance to defend herself tomorrow night. She's interrupted by Paul Heyman who says that Punk shouldn't be in a Hell in a Cell match. Vickie says Paul should admit that Punk is afraid of Ryback. Heyman screams and says Punk isn't afraid of anyone. Heyman says AJ got what she deserved. He heard Vickie was doing a great job, she doesn't want to mess it up.

WWE Tag Team Championship Match
Team Hell No (c) vs. Team Rhodes Scholars

Daniel Bryan is the first man out to the ring, arguing with the fans on his way out. He's followed shortly by his partner Kane. Both men get decent reactions from the crowd.

Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow make their way out to the ring next. Sandow has a mic and he says he thinks there's something everyone can agree upon. Cody says that by the end of the night, Team Rhodes Scholars will be able to say 'we are the tag team champions!'

The bell rings and it looks like Bryan and Sandow will kick things off. We get a lock up and Sandow backs Bryan into the corner. Bryan reverses things and kicks Sandow repeatedly. Bryan catches Sandow with a knee to the gut before tagging in Kane. Sandow rolls away and tags in Rhodes who Kane brings in the hard way, then kicks with a low dropkick. Kane brings Rhodes to his feet and hits him with a big right before kicking him in the corner. Kane clotheslines Rhodes before tagging in Bryan. Kane tosses Bryan into Rhodes in the corner and he hits him with a big dropkick. Bryan stomps Rhodes' elbow before hitting him with a series of uppercuts and kicks.

Kane tags into the match and takes Cody down to the mat with a big slam, then follows up with an elbow drop. He gets a two count. Kane picks Cody up, but Rhodes kicks Kane and gets in a couple of rights. Sandow makes the blind tag and breaks up a chokeslam, taking Kane into the corner and stomping away at him. Rhodes tags back in and stomps away at Kane before tagging right back out. Sandow sends Kane out to the ring apron, tagging him with a couple of rights. Sandow locks in a head lock and tags Rhodes back in. Kane fights back against both men, but takes a dropkick to the knee from Cody. Sandow tags back in and Kane again tries to fight off both men.

Sandow leaps off the middle rope into a big right hand. Bryan tags in and kicks away at Sandow in the corner. Bryan flips over Sandow and takes him out with a flying clothesline before kicking away at Sandow's chest. Bryan is able to send Sandow out of the ring and he leaps through the ropes, taking out Sandow. Bryan sends things back into the ring, but he's distracted by Rhodes and sent back to the outside by Sandow. Sandow follows to the outside and brings things right back into the ring where he tags in Rhodes. Rhodes hits a running knee to Bryan's head, good for a two count.

Sandow drags Bryan out to the ring apron and drives his elbow down across Bryan's face. Sandow pins Bryan for two before tagging in Cody. Rhodes comes in and clamps on an arm bar. Bryan fights up to his feet, and out of the hold, peppering Rhodes with right hands, but he runs right into a knee to the stomach from Rhodes. Rhodes tags out and Sandow comes in with a series of knees to Bryan's ribs that's good for another near fall. Sandow hits a Russian leg sweep. He flips off Kane and hits an elbow drop before hitting Bryan with a couple of clubbing blows to the chest. Sandow locks on a rear chin lock, but Bryan is able to fight to his feet. He lands on his feet when Sandow tries for a suplex. Bryan tries for the No lock, but hits a drop toe hold sending Sandow into the middle turnbuckle instead.

Both men make the tag and Kane wipes out Rhodes with a big back drop and a huge side walk slam. Kane heads up to the top rope, but he's distracted by Sandow, allowing Rhodes to climb up after him. Rhodes tries for a superplex, but Kane pushes him away and leaps off the tope rope with a huge clothesline. Bryan tags himself in and hits a top rope head butt, but Kane pulls him off when he pins Cody. Kane and Bryan argue. Sandow pulls Kane from the ring, and Bryan backdrops Rhodes to the outside on top of Kane. Bryan heads to the apron and goes for the flying knee, but Rhodes moves and Bryan connects with Kane. Bryan heads back into the ring, but he's pulled to the floor by Kane. They get into a shoving match. Rhodes hits Kane with a baseball slide. Rhodes brings things back into the ring and hits cross Rhodes, but Kane breaks up the pin and wears out Rhodes with right hands in the corner.

Kane brings Sandow back into the ring and beats on both opponents in the corner. The ref calls for the bell but Kane continues to attack everyone, chokeslamming Sandow.

Winners by DQ: Team Rhodes Scholars

Bryan and Kane argue after the match, and Bryan makes his way angrily to the back, but they're still the tag team champions.

Backstage:

Josh Matthews is backstage with the Miz. Miz says doomsday might be sooner than people might think. With Kofi Kingston as the WWE Intercontinental Champion, the bar is lowered and mediocrity is accepted. And once society accepts that, it crumbles. Prep as if the end is near. Miz will continue to be awesome. Now he has to go beat Kingston, win back his title, and in the process, save the world. This whole promo was tied to a stupid commercial for some Doomsday Preppers show that ran right before the segment.

WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
Kofi Kingston (c) vs. The Miz

The bell rings and Kofi and Miz have a stare down in the middle of the ring. Kofi hits Miz with a couple of right hands. Miz tries for the SCF, but Kofi fights it off. Kofi tries for Trouble in Paradise, but Miz bails to the outside. Miz heads back into the ring and takes Kofi into the corner. Kofi comes right back, taking Miz down to the mat before tossing him over the top rope to the outside. Kofi heads out after Miz and tries to whip him into the ring steps, but it's reversed. Kofi leaps over the steps, but eats a big boot from Miz.

Miz brings things back into the ring where he puts on a rear chin lock, wearing Kofi down to the mat. Kofi is able to fight up to his feet and out of the hold, but Miz pulls him down to the mat by his hair before catching him with a running boot to the face for a two count. Miz hits his running corner clothesline, then heads to the top, hitting a double axe handle smash for another near fall.

Kofi is able to connect with a giant clothesline on a charging Miz. Kofi hits a couple of clotheslines and a big dropkick before hitting the boom drop. Kofi calls for the Trouble in Paradise. Miz bails to the outside again but Kofi is quick to follow. Miz heads back inside and so does Kofi, where he rolls Miz up for two. Kofi connects with a big cross body for another two count, but then he runs into a boot from Miz. Miz hits a backbreaker, but a series of reversals leads to the SOS from Kofi. Miz rolls to the apron, but avoids a suplex on his way in. Miz drops down with Kofi's leg on his shoulder and Kofi grabs at his knee.

Miz wraps Kofi's leg around the middle rope and wrenches away before taking off his knee pad and anything else covering Kofi's knee. Miz stomps away at Kofi's knee before wrapping his leg around the middle rope again. Kofi hits Miz with a back elbow before heading to the top. Miz pulls Kofi off of the ropes before locking in a single leg Boston crab. Kofi screams in pain, but he's able to fight over to the ropes. Miz pulls him back to the center of the ring. Kofi counters into a roll up, but Miz kicks out. Miz hits Kofi with a low DDT but Kofi won't stay down for three.

Kofi tries for Trouble in Paradise, but Miz avoids it and tries for the SCF. Kofi fights it off and kicks Miz to the outside. Miz heads back into the ring and walks into Trouble in Paradise from Kofi. Kingston pins Miz, and this one is over.

Winner and STILL WWE Intercontinental Champion: Kofi Kingston

Matt Striker is in the ring following the match. Kingston thanks the Miz for bringing out the wildcat within him. He says he's proud to be our Intercontinental Champion.

Backstage:

Kane and Bryan were shown arguing about whose fault it was that they lost. Kane said Bryan is to blame because he had to break up his near-pinfall loss. Bryan said Kane is a freak who wears a mask 365 days per year. They continued to argue, then Bryan declared Kane impossible. Bryan tried to leave, but Kane said he's actually the tag champs. Kane left, leaving Bryan to mutter to himself that he's the tag champs.

U.S. Championship Match
Antonio Cesaro (c) vs. Justin Gabriel

Antonio Cesaro is the first man to make his way out to the ring, and the champ doesn't get much of a reaction out of the crowd. He grabs a mic and begins speaking in German or Swiss about Halloween. He also says something about being the United States Champion.

Justin Gabriel is out to the ring next, and he too doesn't get much of a reaction out of the crowd.

The bell rings and Cesaro takes Gabriel right down to the mat, rubbing his face into the mat. Gabriel tries to fight up but Cesaro takes him right back down to the mat. Gabriel is able to connect with an arm drag, but Cesaro comes back with a big right hand. Gabriel comes up with a couple of chops and a monkey flip, but when he jumps to the top rope, Cesaro pushes him out to the floor. Cesaro heads out after Gabriel and slams him head first into the apron before bringing things back into the ring and hitting a leg drop. Cesaro hits a big European uppercut before mounting Gabriel and punching away.

Cesaro hits Gabriel with an uppercut to the back of the head before locking in a rear chin lock and burying his knee in Gabriel's back. Cesaro picks up Gabriel and slams him down across the top turnbuckle before running in with a high knee in the corner. Cesaro picks up Gabriel and hits a fall away slam that's good for a near fall. He leaps up and hits a double stomp, then another, crashing down on top of Gabriel. Cesaro clamps on an arm bar before picking up Gabriel and planting him back down on the mat. Cesaro tries for a German suplex, but Gabriel lands on his feet and hits a kick to Cesaro's face before hitting a springboard moonsault for two. Gabriel runs right into a giant clothesline from Cesaro.

Gabriel is able to come up with a DDT out of nowhere for two. Gabriel heads to the top and tries for the 450, but Cesaro rolls out of the way. Gabriel goes across the ring and hits a moonsault into a reverse DDT for a two count. Cesaro rolls to the outside and Gabriel hits a dropkick through the ropes. Gabriel leaps from the top rope right into a giant European uppercut from Cesaro. Cesaro brings Gabriel back into the ring and hits the neutralizer, putting Gabriel down for the three count.

Winner and STILL WWE US Champion: Antonio Cesaro

- We get a video package that highlights the dominant undefeated streak of Ryback over the past few months.

Backstage:

Vickie Guerrero is backstage and she's interrupted by Paul Heyman again. Heyman says she has thrilled Punk by deciding to cancel Hell in a Cell. He says that he and Punk are going to catch an 11 o'clock to Chicago, but they'll be at Raw tomorrow. Vickie says the match is still on, and if he has a problem with that, he knows where he can go.

Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara vs. The Prime Time Players

Rey Mysterio makes his way out to the ring to a nice pop from the crowd. Cole updates us on the condition of Lillian Garcia, letting us know that she's at home resting comfortably. Sin Cara is out to the ring next, and he gets a pretty nice reaction from the crowd, but nowhere near the same kind of pop as Mysterio.

Darren Young and Sin Cara kick things off for their teams. Young is able to sidestep a reverse handspring elbow, but he catches a hurricanrana. Mysterio tags into the match and the duo hit a lionsault/leg drop combo. Mysterio is shouldered by Young, but Mysterio kicks Young into the ropes. He runs right into a big belly to belly suplex from Young. Titus tags into the ring and kicks away at Mysterio. Titus hits a big uppercut before hitting Mysterio with a big elbow to the jaw. Young tags back in and the two big men hit a double shoulder block. Young tries to pin Mysterio but can't keep him down.

Young locks in a rear chim lock, but Mysterio is able to fight his way out with a couple of kicks. Titus tags back into the match and eats a couple of kicks from Mysterio. Cara is able to tag back into the ring and he hits a springboard dropkick. Cara hits Titus with a series of kicks before being tossed out to the apron. Cara hits another kick and hits a springboard cross body to take out Titus. Cara ends up shouldered and driven into the corner turnbuckle by Titus before being dropped down across his knee twice and tossed aside. Young tags back in and he drops Cara with a belly to back suplex.

Young locks in a body scissors, but Cara is able to fight to his feet. Cara reverses a suplex into a body press for a two count. Cara rolls out to the apron. Cara is able to fight off both opponents briefly, but Young drops him with a suplex on the apron. Young goes for the pin but Mysterio is able to break things up. Titus tags back into the mat and kicks away at Cara, taunting him. Young pulls Cara to his feet and Cara tries to fight back, but Titus slams him down to the mat. Young tags in and Titus suplexes him down on top of Cara.

Cara fights off Young in the corner, but Young plows him over with a giant clothesline. Cara hits Young with a low kick, but Young fights right back, tagging out to Titus. Titus slaps Cara across the face, and Cara begins to fight back. Titus takes Cara down and suplexes him. Titus locks on an abdominal stretch.

Titus breaks the hold to hit a big clothesline that's good for two. Young tags back into the match and hits Cara with a big back elbow. Young drops Cara down across his knee with a big backbreaker. Titus tags back into the match and drop and elbow across Cara's back. Young tosses Cara into the corner and charges in, but Cara moves and Titus crashes shoulder first into the ring post. Cara tries to make the tag, fighting off Titus with a standing sliced bread #2. Both men make the tag and Mysterio comes in with a hurricanrana to Young. Mysterio heads to the top and hits a seated senton before planting Young with a big tilt a whirl DDT.

Mysterio tries to roll up Young, but avoids a punch to the face. Mysterio catches Young with a kick to the side of the head before low bridging Titus and sending him to the outside. Cara heads to the top and leaps to the outside to take out Titus. Mysterio is able to hurricanrana Young into the ropes. Mysterio hits the 619 and drops the dime, getting the pin, and the three count.

Winners: Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara

Following the match, doctors are out to check on Cara, who is slow to make his way back to his feet. Cara does get up and heads back into the ring. Cara and Mysterio celebrate their win.

- The events leading to the World Heavyweight Championship match are shown.

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Sheamus (c) vs. Big Show

Sheamus is the first man to make his way out to the ring, and the champion gets a fairly warm reaction from the crowd. The Big Show is out next, and it's obvious that he's not going to be the fan favorite in this match.

After formal ring introductions for both men, we're ready to begin.

The bell rings and both men begin circling. We get a lock up and Show pushes Sheamus away. Show sends Sheamus into the ropes and hits a big shoulderblock. Sheamus tries to fight back, but Show takes him down with a clubbing blow across the back. Show beats on Sheamus in the corner before hitting him with a giant chop to the chest. Sheamus tries to fight back, so Show hits him with another chop to the chest. Show calls for another chop, but Sheamus fights back with a couple of body shots. Shows hits a back splash in the corner, but Sheamus pops out with a chop block to the knee. Show bails to the outside.

Show is slow to head back into the ring, taking his time. Sheamus jumps on Show and attacks him in the corner, burying his shoulder in Sheamus' midsection. Show sends Sheamus over the top and to the outside. Show heads out after Sheamus and hits him with another big chop to the chest. Show launches Sheamus, sending him crashing into the barricade. Show picks up Sheamus and sends him back into the ring. He follows and chokes Sheamus against the middle rope. Sheamus begins to fight back, but he runs right into a side slam that puts him down for a near fall.

Show hits Sheamus with another big chop to the chest, and the champions crumples to the mat. Sheamus tries to fight back, so Show knees him in the face. Show chokes Sheamus against the bottom rope with his boot. Show heads to the outside and drags Sheamus out after him, tossing him over the announcer's table. Show brings Sheamus right back into the ring and climbs in after him. Show drops a big elbow across Sheamus' throat, but it's not enough for a three count. Sheamus tries to fire back with a couple of right hands, but Show tosses him over the top again, sending him out to the floor.

Sheamus crawls back up to the apron and catches Show with a shoulder to the gut before slingshotting himself over the top with a shoulder block to take out Show. Sheamus hits the ropes, but Show gets his boot up and Sheamus runs right into it. Big Show waits for Sheamus to stand, then sends him back down to the mat with a right hand across the back. Show drives his knee into Sheamus' head.

Sheamus pulls himself to his feet and hits Show with a series of rights and lefts. Sheamus hits the ropes and runs right into a big bear hug from Show. Sheamus clubs away at Show's back to break the hold. He tries to pick up Show for a slam, but he falls back and Show falls on top of him. Show heads to the second rope and hits the Vader bomb for another two count.

Show calls for the chokeslam, but Sheamus is able to counter with a DDT. Sheamus scrambles for the pin, but Show tosses him off to the outside. Sheamus hangs Show up on the top rope before sitting on the top rope and clubbing away at Show's chest. Show grabs Sheamus around the throat, but Sheamus fights it off and leaps over Show. Show is able to connect with the chokeslam, but Sheamus won't stay down for a three count.

Show stands over top of Sheamus and tries for the camel clutch, but Sheamus fights back. Show drops an elbow, but misses Sheamus. Sheamus comes back and tries for the cloverleaf, but Show kicks him away, sending him to the outside again. Show comes down with another chop across Sheamus' chest. He picks up the champ, but Sheamus falls back and pushes Show into the ring post before hitting him with a big shoulder block, driving him back into the post again. Back in the ring, Show grabs Sheamus by the throat, but Sheamus fights it off and hits a couple of running axe handle smashes to take Show off his feet. Sheamus picks Show up and drops him with the white noise but Show kicks out at two.

Sheamus tries for the Brogue kick, but Show avoids it and hits the KO punch. Show goes for the pin, but Sheamus kicks out at two. Show goes for another KO punch, but Sheamus ducks it and connects with the Brogue kick. Show is able to kick out at two.

Sheamus gets to his feet first and psychs himself up. Sheamus tries for the Brogue kick, but Show catches him with a KO punch instead. Show pins Sheamus, and gets the three count.

Winner and NEW World Heavyweight Champion: The Big Show

After the match, Show celebrates as we go to replays. We come back and Show is heading to the back while Sheamus recovers in the ring. Sheamus exits the ring holding his jaw.

Backstage:

Booker T is shown backstage and Eve tries to talk to him, but he says he needs to check on Sheamus. Teddy Long walks in an says Eve tries to make him look bad and he attacked Kaitlyn, and tonight she'll get her comeuppance. Eve says he'd like that. Zack Ryder comes in and says they'd all like it. Ryder is dressed as a witch, and says he's dressed as Eve. Eve storms out to get ready for her match. Santino comes in dressed as Lady Gaga and sings and dances for a bit before Ron Simmons comes in and says 'DAMN!' breaking everything up.

Backstage:

Vince McMahon is shown talking on his cell phone backstage. He turns around and Punk is waiting there. He tells Vince to call off the Cell match tonight. Vince asks if Punk is lacking confidence in himself, or if he's intimidated, or scared of Ryback. Vince says he needs to go out and prove to everybody that CM Punk is the best in the world. Punk doesn't look too happy about it as he walks away.

WWE Divas Championship
Triple Threat Match
Eve (c) vs. Kaitlyn vs. Layla

The bell rings and Kaitlyn and Layla team up on Eve right away. Eve bails to the outside and Layla follows. Eve shoves Layla away before begin taken out by Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn brings things back into the ring where she and Layla take turns working over Eve. Layla rolls up Kaitlyn for two. This leads to a bit of a shove before both go for the cover on Eve. Layla takes Kaitlyn over with an arm drag. Kaitlyn rolls Layla up for two and the ladies trade near falls.

Eve breaks things up and sends Layla from the ring. Eve slams Kaitlyn into the ropes before standing on and dropping a knee on Kaitlyn's ankle. Eve ties up Kaitlyn's legs and wrenches back. Kaitlyn reaches for the ropes, but Eve breaks the hold to focus on Layla. Layla catches Eve with a couple of big kicks before stomping and unloading on Eve in the corner with a series of forearms. Layla comes out of the corner with a big cross body. Eve throws Layla down into the splits and Layla does the same to Eve. Kaitlyn cracks their heads together before locking in an arm bar on Layla.

Layla makes it to the ropes to force a break. Kaitlyn shoulders Layla and drops her down across her knee. Layla gets up and catches Kaitlyn with a kick to the side of the head, but the pin is broken up by Eve. Layla breaks up a pin attempt by Eve. Eve tosses Layla into the ropes and is rolled up by Kaitlyn for two. Kaitlyn kicks Eve in the chest before taking Eve to the mat with a bulldog. Kaitlyn takes Layla into the corner and buries her shoulder into Layla's midsection, but she eats a boot to the face. Layla hits a cross body, but Kaitlyn rolls through and slams her to the mat. She goes for the pin, but Eve comes in with a dive from the middle rope. Eve pins Layla and gets the three count.

Winner and STILL WWE Divas Champion: Eve

Backstage:

Josh Matthews is backstage with the Big Show. Show says no more 45 seconds, he's reached the top of the mountain. Tonight everyone's worst nightmare has come through. The giant is the World Heavyweight Champion, and he dares anyone to come take it away from him. Sheamus is shown backstage being checked on by medical personnel.

WWE Championship
Hell in a Cell Match
CM Punk (c) vs. Ryback

We get a video package that shows the events of the last few weeks that led up to this match.

The Cell is shown being lowered to the ground for the main event of the evening. It's always an impressive sight to see as the Cell has grown to an impressive height from what it started at.

CM Punk is the first man to make his way out to the ring and he's accompanied by his advisor Paul Heyman. Punk gets a nice reaction from the crowd on his way down toward the Cell.

Ryback is the next man to make his way out to the ring, and the undefeated monster gets a pretty nice reaction from the crowd, although there are a couple of audible 'Goldberg' chants from the crowd.

After formal ring introductions for both men, we're ready to begin the main event of the evening.

The bell rings and Punk heads to the outside. Punk heads back into the ring and circles Ryback, avoiding a lock up and heading to the outside again. Heyman tells Punk he believes in him. Punk heads back into the ring and circles Ryback. Punk ducks another lock up, and chops Ryback. Ryback chases his across the ring, picks him up by the neck, and sends him across the ring, stomping down into Punk's chest. Ryback slams Punk down to the mat repeatedly before whipping him across the ring hard.

Punk tries for a tornado DDT, but he's tossed away by Ryback. Ryback sends Punk over the top rope to the outside. Ryback follows and Punk tries to pull the door open. Ryback tosses Punk into the cage, then does it again. Punk crawls under the ring and Heyman begs Ryback to leave him alone. Ryback looks under the ring and Punk sprays Ryback with a fire extinguisher before charging and sending him crashing into the Cell wall. Punk grabs a chair from under the ring, and he runs right into a big boot from Ryback, sending the chair crashing into his skull. Ryback picks Punk up and gorilla presses him into the ring. Ryback heads into the ring and presses Punk again, dropping him to the mat.

Punk avoids Ryback and the monster crashes into the turnbuckles. Punk hits a springboard clothesline, then heads up to the top. Punk hits a double axe handle smash, then heads up top again. Punk hits another double axe handle, then heads up to the top a third time. Punk leaps off and is caught by Ryback before being driven into the corner. Punk catches Ryback with a back kick to the face to stop his momentum. Punk leaps through the ropes to take out Ryback. Punk hits Ryback with the chair before dropping Ryback with a neckbreaker on the floor.

Punk tries for the neckbreaker again, but Ryback fights it off. Ryback charges, and Punk moves, allowing Ryback to crash into the steel steps. Punk rolls back into the ring. Ryback is up and in the ring quickly. Punk clamps on a rear chin lock. Ryback fights to his feet with Punk on his back, dropping him with a backpack stunner. Punk struggles up to his feet and avoids a spear in the corner. Ryback goes in shoulder first into the ring post, but recovers quickly. Punk hits the running knee in the corner, following up with a clothesline. Punk heads up to the top rope and hits the elbow drop.

Punk grabs a kendo stick and whack Ryback across the back repeatedly. Ryback stands and shrugs off the blows. Ryback clotheslines Punk, then back body drops him before hitting a spine buster. Ryback charges in with a big clothesline before calling for shell shock. Ryback shoulders Punk and marches around the ring. The ref stops Ryback and gets down, low blowing Ryback. Punk rolls up Ryback and the ref fast counts to three.

Winner and STILL WWE Champion: CM Punk

Following the match Punk pleads with the referees to unlock the Cell. Ryback recovers and takes out the ref before launching Punk into the Cell wall. Ryback then turns back to the ref and launches him into the Cell wall before tossing him back into the ring. Ryback winds up and clotheslines the ref before picking him up and pressing him over his head, throwing him to the outside into the Cell wall. Heyman tries to drag Punk out of the Cell, but Ryback stops him. Ryback whips Punk into the Cell and Punk leaps and begins climbing to the top of the Cell. Ryback follows up after Punk.

Punk begs off but Ryback follows. Ryback shoulders Punk and drops him with shell shock on top of the cell. Ryback stands on top of the Cell and leads the crowd in a 'Feed me more' chant'.

Source:wrestlingattitude.com

[Looseheaded]

That ending was just awful. The beatdown following the pin was a;right, but otherwise a completely waste of a PPV, a Cell match, and me being up til 3am.

[Dr Gregory House MD]

Before people read the spoilers later and rag on the event, I would say from a pure in-ring standpoint this was one of the best and most consistant PPV's in a long time, even the Diva's match had a good finish to it, with Sheamus vs Show being MOTN astonishingly.

As results go it wasn't the best though, the DQ finish for the tag match, though it does make a sense, was weak, I don't think anyone wants Show as WHC and of all the scenarios I could think of to finish the WWE title match that wasn't one of the better one's though Ryback carried his post match beatdown off with aplomb.

I'll probably write more about this later but overall I'd say this was a good if nor great PPV wrestling wise, though some of the finishes could have been better.

[bretmeharty]

I haven't watched the show but saw a quick highlight reel on youtube and have to say they all looked fairly good matches, it looked like the Orton and Del Rio match looked like a great match and the finish looked pretty awesome.

I would say for once the finish was a very logical and consistent to the way Punk is now being booked (cowardly heel). Its not to my personal liking but it made sense. It appeared to me they paid off the ref to keep the title which like I say it made sense. It cant be shocking and swervey all the time. As long as it fits to the story I have no problem with it.

[talkingpoint]

watched it this morning. HIAC has really become a let down and misnomer of a PPV. Why only 1 HIAC match? If the PPV is called HIAC then I'd at least expect all the important title matches to be contested in it! The only HIAC match itself was mediocre. The finish was a very poor way of ending Ryback's streak, but tbh the way WWE have booked it anyway, an anticlimax is fitting. Goldberg must be doing a picard at all the Goldberg chants, as Ryback is such a poor man's Goldberg.

The booking decision to finish the tag titles with a DQ was pathetic. Kane is one half of the tag champions at HIAC PPV; think of the spots his character could have produced in the cell, but no because he's partnered in a comedy double act with D Bryan, they decide to finish it on a DQ and know there's no DQ in a HIAC match.

The world title match was MOTN. Sheamus was made to look incredibly strong and courageous. It was an excellent performance by him and he gets a moral victory in a way of being the only person to kick out of the KO punch. However, this match was out of place at this PPV. This would have made for an excellent main event at another PPV. The only reason I thought they weren't contesting it inside the HIAC was because of Ziggler, so he could run it; but apart from one backstage shot of him nothing, no attempt to cash in. Without Ziggler this match could have easily been a HIAC match. Sheamus could have been made to look even stronger had he been battered against the cell wall by Big Show. Opportunity wasted.

Why doesn't Orton get the Cena treatment on here? How many times does Orton get beaten down only to pull an RKO out of no-where and win? When Cena does it it's like a phirana attack tearing his character apart for being 'superman' Cena. Seriously, I'm sick and tired of Orton getting cheap wins because of the RKO. ADR had him in two very painful looking armbars, which in an MMA fight probably would have finished the fight. Orton's matches are so predictable nowadays.


All in all a very tame PPV and really a mockery of what HIAC used to be.

[Prince of Wales II]

So, why didn't Dolph Ziggler cash in? Has he been released?

[Bull]

why would they release Ziggler?

[bretmeharty]

Ziggler was on the pre show, he attacked Cena

[NickisBHAFC]

The PPV was very good, every single match was very entertaining even though the crowd was dead from the off.

The Orton and Del Rio match was a great start to the PPV, back and forth match that ended with an RKO out of no where.

The Sheamus and Big Show match was the best match of the night. Very good and exceeded my expectations i had for this match. When Big Show won i was expecting it to last for 45 seconds again but it wasn't to be. Good match none the less.

The main event was a great match as expected. I said before the match on the chatbox, we have seen this ref before and is the dodgey ref that was involved in a run-in with Punk a month or so ago on Raw. Crap ending to a decent PPV, however the after match was class. When Ryback and Punk went to the top of the cell i really was expecting Punk to go through the cell! Would of been epic.

Good PPV though, can see that ref becoming part of Punk and Heyman stable.

[JamesLincs]

you could tell punk was very relieved the cell stayed intact.

[The Best in the World]

I thought it was a good PPV tbh, every match was all right, even the Divas was ok

The crowd were dreadful. Worst crowd for a long, long time. They didn't get into anything at all, all night

Sheamus/Show was brilliant. Best Show match for ages, and then finish was done well

Ryback/Punk was good as well, ending surprised me very much, didn't expect that ref at all

Overall a very good PPV and worth staying up till 3am for

One very pleased WWE fan here

[Kay Fabe]

I sky+ this, I woke up at 2am though so decided to stick it on live and watch the Punk/Ryback match

I must say, when I first saw that referee I knew he was going to be involved in a screwy finish, he looks so out of place, I thought it the first time I saw him when he called a Punk spot wrong, its obviously intentional but they didn't need to make him stick out like a sore thumb beforehand, he looks like a young Bischoff and comes across as green as hell.

Now onto the match, I liked it, I thought it worked well, Punk is the best Wrestler in the World, he's not the best fighter, warrior or action man, he's the best Wrestler in the World and in the face of all that he managed to break Ryback down by being smarter than him and using his Wrestling speed, Ryback being a Warrior survivied though and with it being an Action Man match he began to get the better of Punk, all this was pretty well booked in my opinion, the ending was poor but I don't think it made Punk look weak, he didn't ask for help, the ref screwed Ryback and Punk exploited an opportunity, Bret Hart used this tactic often in his World Title matches, it made them feel like the most important in the World.

The aftermath was awesome, I was watching through my fingers as I thought Ryback would botch and put Punk through the roof of that Cell, his destruction was amazing though, that Gorilla Press bump into the cage was top notch

I think we have to say the PPV was a success, the whole point was wondering how Punk can keep the title and have Ryback look even stronger, for me it's job done.

Also, I know plenty of people aren't happy that there was only one Cell match, for me there should only be one Cell match, I've felt that the Hell in a Cell gimmick has been so undervalued in recent years due to multiple matches being played out in that enviroment

It's about time we saw a re-hash of Danny Davies tho'

[harryspiv]

I see a lot of comments on here about how 'the crowd are dead' and not getting into it. My question for you is, what is your reaction when you watch WWE nowadays compared to 1998-2004 for example?

When I watched back in them days I was on the edge of my seat waiting for something exciting to happen and when it did happen I marked out because it was built up magnificently.

Nowadays I sit and watch WWE and I have to admit I often turn off (or fast forward if recorded) because let's face it, the writing, the booking and the direction the product has taken is utter garbage.

From my own experiences I conclude by asking, how can you ask a crowd to get into something that is not written well, booked well or built up properly? Writing for drama or theatre is meant to play with the audiences emotions and build suspense. If I was in that crowd I'd be dead because the product continues to disappoint it is often nonsensical and just isn't exciting enough.

[Kay Fabe]

Harry, I understand what you're saying but why would you fork out to go to a PPV though if you had so many drawbacks

I'd guess that most of the crowd that go will go because they want to be there and love the product, so that in itself should mean you could expect a better atmosphere

Wrestling has always been hot in certain cities and not so hot in other cities

[Price Check On Jackass]

I hate how they've begun to turn Punk into a cowardly heel..

Someone should tell WWE it is possible to have someone as a heel and still look strong, Every heel for years has been exactly the same.

The last heel I remember looking strong while still doing whatever it takes to stay champion is HHH (What a surprise.)

[Kay Fabe]

I think Punk did look strong last night to be fair, he didn't want to face Ryback, who would, but he did face him and went toe to toe with him in surroundings that would suit Ryback far more than Punk, what happened happened and Punk to advantage of the opportunity given.

I'd have did it differently but I think it got everyone over which surely has to be the main thing

[Samo]

Wrestling has always been hot in certain cities and not so hot in other cities

This. The best RAW this year was in Miami after wrestlemania and the crowd were electric that night.

[VDT]

So Ryback bubbles are his Kryptonite? He'll never win a match again if all you need to do is hit a low blow

[Marky]

So Ryback bubbles are his Kryptonite? He'll never win a match again if all you need to do is hit a low blow

Not quite, a fast 3 count as well.

[bretmeharty]

So Ryback bubbles are his Kryptonite? He'll never win a match again if all you need to do is hit a low blow

Now you are just nit picking for the sake of it.

[JamesLincs]

low blow into a roll up by two men and a fast 3 count.

have you ever been hit in the balls? it effing hurts

[theundisputedY2D2]

So where do they go with Ryberg from here? How do they write him out of the WWE title picture now that Jumpin' John Cena has recovered from Chalara dieback or whatever it was that ailed him? Actually who cares?

HE LOST! RYBERG LOST! HE'S A LOSER!

[Mat]

The Sheamus/Show match was absolutely superb, that match has done more for Sheamus than the whole feud he had with Del Rio. It really should be a starting point for bigger and better things.

I didn't mind the finish in the Punk/Ryback match, put it this way I can't wait to see what happens with it on Raw tonight so it's done it's job there. Rybacks post match beatdown was done very well, and how good is Heyman as Punk's advisor?!

[JoshSansom]

I hate how they've begun to turn Punk into a cowardly heel..

Someone should tell WWE it is possible to have someone as a heel and still look strong, Every heel for years has been exactly the same.

The last heel I remember looking strong while still doing whatever it takes to stay champion is HHH (What a surprise.)

The issue is that Punk is still very likeable to the crowd so the only way to draw enough heat is for him to be a cowardly heel or else too many people will cheer for him. HHH on the other hand was just so much easier to dislike...

[Looseheaded]

It sounds stupid and juvenile (I'm only young) but when Punk went under the ring during his match, I genuinely thought for a moment that Goldberg would appear out from underneath.
I dunno, it was late, wishful thinking, I was just disappointed with the night so far.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Really enjoyed that. Ryback deserves a lot of credit for his performance, and with suitable follow up writing the ref angle was a good swerve.

Show/Sheamus was fantastic

[pledgeX]

I'm surprised the cell stayed in tact when ryback dropped punk on it at the end. I know that ryback landed on the crossbeam (that must've hurt!) to reduce the impact, but the amount the roof was giving way when they were just walking on it. Were they even over the ring when they did it? Either way that was a serious height if something went wrong. Props to the both of them!

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