WWE RAW Supershow Results 05.28.12

-Tonight's WWE RAW Supershow opens up with a video for Memorial Day. Tonight's show is dedicated to all of our fallen soldiers.

-We open up with a look back at Over The Limit and the BRUTAL war between Triple H and Brock Lesnar. We see footage from last week and the fallout as Randy Orton fell victim to Paul Heyman's wrath due to guilt by association. We see more footage of Orton striking back the following night on ECW and that brings us to tonight.

-We're live from the New Orleans Arena as Stephanie McMahon hits the stage. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler welcome us to the show.

Steph informs Paul Heyman that Kane and The Big Show's assault on one of her superstars is an actionable offense and she could take him to court for more than he's worth, but rather than waste time amidst the red tape of the American Legal System, even with the cherry legal team that she has at her disposal, she's much more content to settle the issue in the ring and accepts Heyman's offer of a 2-on-1 Handicap Match at King of the Ring; that is, unless Orton can find a partner between now and then.

In the meantime, Steph has ordered the Big Show and Kane to be in attendance tonight as both will be competing in one-on-one action later in the evening. Steph also announces that participants in matches booked at King of the Ring will be in one-on-one action tonight.

-Still to come tonight, CM Punk versus Chris Jericho in a non-title match. If Jericho wins, he receives a shot at the gold next week. We go backstage and see Rey Mysterio putting on the mask as he heads to ringside for his match next. Back to commercial.

-Back from the break and we get footage of Mysterio successfully defending the title at Over The Limit and of Christian going overboard after the match.

-We go to the ring and Mysterio makes his way out to the ring, randomly headbutting children along the way. Once in the ring The Nexus’ music hits and Wade Barrett makes his way out. Barrett says that last week he was instructed to find leadership for the Nexus in the form of a RAW Superstar and he succeeded. Barrett says that the Nexus’ new leader is in the building tonight and only the Nexus and this unnamed superstar are aware of who they are.

Barrett says that RAW will mire itself in suspicion and mistrust until King of the Ring, where the ringleader’s ultimate identity will be revealed. In the meantime, Barrett vows to leave King of the Ring as World Heavyweight Champion, even if it means going through his fellow Nexus member Dolph Ziggler, and ESPECIALLY if it means steamrolling through Rey Mysterio tonight. The bell rings and we get under way.

WADE BARRETT def. REY MYSTERIO when CHRISTIAN interfered

Mysterio pounces on Barrett from the getgo, with an Arm Drag that sends him flying across the ring. Rey goes for a Dragonrana in the corner, but Barrett catches him and drills him with a powerbomb. Barrett scales the turnbuckle and hits a Diving Elbow for two.

Barrett goes for Winds of Change, but Rey surprises him with an Octopus Hold. Barrett begins to fade, but throws Mysterio to the ropes and bashes him with a flurry of knee lifts. Rey fights back out and catches Barrett on the jaw with a Spinning Heel Kick, busting his lip open. Mysterio follows up with a Wheelbarrow Bodyscissors and attempts a bulldog, but Barrett tosses him over his shoulder and comes back with a vicious Back Kick.

Barrett goes for a Powerbomb, but Mysterio counters with a hurricanrana that sends Wade to the ropes. Rey goes for a 619, but Barrett ducks and comes back with a Belly to Belly Suplex for two. Barrett spits the excess blood into Mysterio’s face out of frustration and wipes the rest off his face before going back to work.

Barrett hoists Mysterio up for Wasteland, but Rey rolls through with a Headscissor takedown and gets Wade into position for the 619 again and connects. Mysterio goes to the top for a Diving Headbutt, but Christian runs down the ramp and jumps on the apron to provide a distraction. While the ref and Mysterio both contend with Captain Charisma, Barrett regains his feet and delivers Wasteland from the middle rope to pick up the three count.

-After the match, Christian grabs a mic, gets down to the unconscious Mysterio’s level and tells him to enjoy the ride, because in the weeks to come, he intends to sink to darker, sicker and even more sinister depths than ANYONE has seen from him or anyone else. Christian drops the mic and exits the ring.

-We go backstage and we get Jeremy Borash chasing JBL down backstage. JB asks JBL about his thoughts concerning the Nexus finding an unnamed leader. JBL asks Borash why he’s asking him. JBL concludes that JB must suspect that HE is the new leader of the Nexus and insists that he’s NOT the ringleader of arguably the most destructive force in WWE history, but concedes that they’re directive WOULD put him in a fairly decent spot were he the one, as they have been instructed to find a leader and position him as the next WORLD CHAMPION. JBL says he has far more pressing issues than this interview and piles into his limo before riding out of the arena. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and Damien Sandow heads down to the ring, mic in hand. Sandow says that the intellect of the WWE Universe is still in a woeful state of affairs, but that he intends to expedite the advent of their Renaissance of Enlightenment. Sandow thanks Stephanie for at least giving him the chance to prove himself and says once he vanquishes his plebeian opposition tonight, all he can offer the fans will be “YOU’RE WELCOME”. Out next is SIN CARA as he flies to the ring and Sandow jumps him before the bell. The bell rings and the match is officially started.

DAMIEN SANDOW def. SIN CARA to advance

Cara fights back in with an Enziguri and connects with a Moonsault Side Slam from the top rope. Cara makes the cover but Sandow gets his foot under the bottom rope. The International Sensation argues the call and gets Irish whipped to the ropes. Cara counters back with a Handspring Back Elbow, but Sandow captures him on the rebound and connects with a Russian Leg Sweep before rolling back to his feet and grandstanding.

Sandow drops the Cubito Aequet and drags Sin Cara back to his feet to cinch in the Straightjacket and connects with the neckbreaker and drops into the cover for the three count.

-After the match, Sandow cartwheels out of the ring and moves on to next week, where he will face off with either R-Truth or the Miz in the semifinal to determine who will join Matt Hardy and Smackdown’s representative in the Finals at King of the Ring.

-We go backstage and BIG SHOW has barged into Stephanie’s office and demands to know who his opponent is tonight. Stephanie tells him to step out to the ring and find out because his match is next. Show warns Stephanie that Orton had better keep his distance tonight for his own good. The Billion-Dollar Princess looks on determined as Show storms out.

-Still to come tonight, CM Punk versus Chris Jericho with a title shot next week on the line. Back to commercial.

-Back from break and Steph announces that in light of the conflict of interest presented by TWO Nexus members being in the main event at King of the Ring, the Triple Threat Match will now be a TRIANGLE ELIMINATION MATCH with TWO falls to the finish. Out comes the Big Show and he looks absolutely PISSED that he’s being forced to compete tonight. Show grabs a mic and says get it over with before asking who his opponent is. Out comes RYBACK and it appears Show is in for more of a fight than he initially expected as the bell rings to get us started.

RYBACK def. BIG SHOW

Ryback gets the jump with a monstrous Meathook Clothesline that staggers Show. A second one drops him to one knee. Ryback goes for a third, but Show collapses his chest with a thunderous open-handed chop to the sternum. Show goes for the Final Cut, but Ryback demonstrates IMMENSE strength by countering into an Oklahoma Stampede and picking up a two count.

Ryback tries for the finish with Shell Shocked, but Show fights out and hits a Chokeslam and gets 2 1/2. In disbelief, Show locks in a Bearhug and Ryback battles out with a flurry of headbutts before groggily splashing Show in the corner and sending Show to the arena floor with a Big Boot. Frustrated, Show beats on the apron and climbs back in, chokeslamming Ryback again. Ryback kicks out at two and Show is on the verge of tears from sheer disbelief that he can’t do him in. Ryback sets up for Shell Shocked again, but Show begins beating him down with a massive headbutt of his own and locks in a Cobra Clutch Backbreaker, but Ryback fights out again and stuns Show with an Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex across the ring.

Ryback charges again and steps directly into the path of Big Show’s boot. Show continues the punishment with a Sidewalk Slam and signals the end by slicing his throat. The World’s Largest Athlete knuckles up for WMD and takes a swing, but Ryback ducks under and FINALLY comes up with Shell Shocked. Incredibly, the modern-day Cyborg is able to collect the surprise three count.

-After the match, Ryback asks to be fed, and Show obliges...with a MASSIVE WMD to the face. Ryback drops instantly and in a frightening display, has to be carried out by EMTs. Big Show is heard screaming that this is Orton’s future at King of the Ring.

-Up Next, RANDY ORTON will be in action against CHRISTIAN. We go to commercial.

-Back from break and William Regal is angling for a position in Stephanie McMahon’s cabinet as Senior Advisor. Steph says she’ll take it under consideration on the condition that Regal can unseat Rey Mysterio as the Intercontinental Champion next week on RAW. Regal sneers at Steph and leaves the office.

-Back to ringside as Captain Charisma walks methodically to the ring, awaiting his opponent. Out comes Randy Orton and we have a brawl right from the outset as the bell can’t ring fast enough.

RANDY ORTON def. CHRISTIAN when REY MYSTERIO interfered

Orton gets guns blazing with a barrage of European Uppercuts and drops into a Lou Thesz Press before wailing away with punch after punch to Christian’s face. The #1 contender to Mysterio’s title escapes to ringside and comes back with a Diving Crossbody before dropping the Viper with a Inverted Facelock Backbreaker for two.

Orton works his way to the buckle and drops Christian with a Superplex for another nearfall. Christian gets back to his feet and sets up for the Killswitch, but Orton counters out and answers back with a Cross Body Block. Orton hits his signature backbreaker and gets two. Christian goes for a Fireman’s Carry Gutbuster, but Orton slides out and soon gets caught with an Impaler DDT instead. Christian makes the cover but can’t get the three.

Captain Charisma goes for a Twisting Corner Sunset Flip, but Orton rolls through and begins going to work with the Garvin Stomp. Orton drags Christian to the ropes and connects with the IEDDT and sets up for the RKO, but Christian counters out YET AGAIN and comes back with a Hurricanrana for another nearfall. Christian blindsides Orton with a Running Forearm and sets up for a Spear. The #1 contender charges and The Viper counters with a Falling Clothesline.

Finish comes in rapid succession. Orton attempts the Olympic Slam and Christian rolls through, setting up for the Killswitch. Orton counters out and shoves Christian to the buckle. Orton charges and Christian comes up with a Pendulum Kick and a Flashpoint from the top rope. Christian primes up for the Killswitch but Orton answers with a Dropkick. Randy hits a Jumping Knee Drop and devastates Captain Charisma with a Snap Scoop Powerslam for two. Orton goes for the Punt and Christian escapes to connect with a Spear.

Christian goes to the top for a Frog Splash, but Mysterio runs down and gets on the ring apron. As the ref deals with the distraction, Orton comes from out of NOWHERE and leaps to take Christian right directly from his perch to the canvas with a jaw-dropping RKO. Orton crawls to the cover and gets the duke.

-After the match, Mysterio drills Christian with a 619 and hits a Frog Splash of his own before grabbing the mic and telling the #1 contender that whatever he has planned, BRING IT ON.

-The One Man Southern Rock Band is backstage and tells Steph that he was robbed by Sin Cara in the King of the Ring tournament last week and says he wants more of an opportunity, so he’s issuing an open challenge to anyone who wants to step to the plate tonight. Steph says she has no issue with that and tells him that he goes on next. Steph wishes him good luck as the smirking Slater heads toward the ring. Back to commercial.

-Back from break and Heath Slater is in the ring to introduce us to a new Open Challenge segment called "HEATH SLATER'S HOMEBOY CHALLENGE". Slater explains that in order to both demonstrate his greatness and give some hometown talent time to shine, he's issuing an open challenge to ANYONE from the area who wants to tour with the One Man Band. Slater says since no one on the roster hails from the cesspool that is New Orleans, he need not worry about tangling with one of the pros. Without warning, HEIDENREICH's music hits to a TREMENDOUS POP as the New Orleans native marches to the ring to get the match started.

HEIDENREICH def. HEATH SLATER

Initially, Slater begs off, then takes a wild swing, only to end up in the Cobra Clutch. Slater struggles violently to escape, but Heidenreich forces him to the corner and holds him in a um...compromising position (Think Michael Cole) before planting him with an Overhead Gutwrench into a Shoulder Breaker. Heidenreich whips Slater to the ropes and destroys him with a Spinning Side Slam to pick up the three count.

-After the match, Heidenreich celebrates with the hometown fans before parading through the crowd and back to the exit.

-We go backstage and Chris Jericho runs into CM Punk backstage. Jericho tells Punk that he may have the rest of the locker room fooled, but says that he’s onto Punk. He says he knows full well that Nexus came to him last week to put him in the position of control. Jericho reminds Punk that were it not for Nexus buzzing into the Championship Scramble Match and creating a moment of chaos among the participants, Punk would have never had the opening to regain his title and leave with the belt as time expired.

Punk scoffs at Jericho and tells him that Nexus’ ultimate goal is to find a leader and make him World Champion. Punk reminds him that he was ALREADY champion when Cornette’s crew made this their objective. Punk also points out that they sure weren’t friendly last week when they were trying to become #1 contender at his expense. Punk tells Jericho that he’s not their leader, if anything he’s their target. Punk tells Jericho to just stay focused on trying to earn a title shot next week on RAW and walks away. Jericho glares at Punk as we go to break.

-Back from commercial and out comes Punk followed by Chris Jericho. Y2J yells “I know it’s you” as the bell rings to get the match started.

CHRIS JERICHO def. CM PUNK to earn a title shot next week when Nexus interfered

Another classic NO DQ match between two superstars that could easily be considered “The Best In The World.” Momentum shifted between Jericho and Punk about seven different times before Punk established control with a Shining Wizard in the corner and a Running Bulldog. Punk goes up for a Savage Elbow, but Nexus runs down and surrounds the ring. All eight men rush the ring and Punk and Jericho quickly find themselves on the business end of a 8-on-2 battle. Punk fights off DiBiase with an arm wrench mule kick, Hennig with Welcome to Chicago and McIntyre with a Roundhouse Kick. Meanwhile, Jericho takes out Rhodes with a Breakdown, locks Kofi into the Walls of Jericho and drops Alex Riley with an Enziguri before crushing Barrett with a Lionsault. Amidst the confusion, Punk hoists Ziggler up for the GTS and Jericho DRILLS Punk with a Codebreaker before crawling to the cover for the three count.

-After the match, Jericho celebrates his title shot next week and retreats up the entrance ramp as Punk comes to in the ring. Suspicion abounds as Punk casts a sideways glance at Jericho and connects with the GTS to the prone Ziggler before heading to the back.

-Still to come tonight, Ziggler will go one-on-one in a match that may well define his career against the Undertaker. We go backstage and Kane crosses paths with Jericho on his way back from ringside. Kane says he doesn’t know who’s leading Nexus, whether it’s Jericho, or someone else, nor does he care. But should someone decide to be his opponent tonight or Randy Orton’s partner at King of the Ring, now might be a good time to start praying. Jericho denies Kane’s charge of being affiliated with Nexus and we go back to commercial.

-Back from break and out comes Kane. The Big Red Monster tells Stephanie that it doesn’t matter who she’s chosen to book against him tonight, she’s simply leading a lamb to slaughter. Out comes TENSAI as it appears Heyman’s thugs are in for another war. The bell rings and here we go.

KANE def. TENSAI

The Big Red Machine and The Big Red Destroyer begins exchanging heavy blows before Kane takes Tensai off his feet with a huge big boot and following up with a Scoop Powerslam. Tensai fights back in and crushes Kane with a Train Wreck for two. Tensai continues the beatdown with a series of Elbow Drops and a Swinging Side Slam for another nearfall.

Finish comes as Tensai hits a Chokebomb and goes for a Running Senton. Kane moves out of the way and connects with a Chokeslam from Hell. Kane hoists the massive Tensai and lodges his skull into the canvas with a Tombstone Piledriver for the three count.

-After the match, Randy Orton hits the ring and connects with another RKO.

-We go backstage with The Miz gearing up for his King of the Ring Quarterfinal when R-Truth walks in. Truth says that he and Miz have an interesting history, between their battles against each other over the United States Title to their forged alliance to hold WWE hostage last fall, to their falling out when Miz kicked him to the curb. R-Truth tells Miz that tonight he wants to go out and leave everything in the ring like he knows they can. Truth says he respects Miz approach of getting back to the top on his own merit and wishes Miz luck in their match tonight. We go to break.

-Back from commercial and Kane is still in the ring, staggering to his feet. Kane grabs a mic and says he can’t wait until King of the Ring and demands that Stephanie send Randy Orton to ECW tomorrow night for a one-on-one match. Steph appears on the tron and says she’ll let the match stand on the condition that Big Show come nowhere near the match. If Big Show interferes, the 2-on-1 option is out the door and Orton will be required to find a tag partner or the match at the PPV is off.

-Ziggler is backstage in a panic, having just received word of his match with The Undertaker later on tonight. Barrett is trying to calm his comrade but to no avail. Wade tells him that he has Nexus’ full support and that all seven members will be at ringside for his match.

-Still to come, Dolph Ziggler (with Nexus) versus The Undertaker. We see R-Truth heading to ringside for the King of the Ring Quarterfinal next.

-Back from break and out first comes R-Truth. The Miz is out next for the King of the Ring Quarterfinal. The winner will face Damien Sandow to determine RAW’s representative in the King of the Ring Finals at the PPV. The bell rings and they start brawling.

R-TRUTH def. THE MIZ to advance when KANE and THE BIG SHOW interfered

A fantastic match. After exchanging moves back and forth for a few moments, Truth established an early edge with a Leg Drop and Miz fired back with a Kneeling Snap DDT for two.

R-Truth goes for the Lie Detector, but Miz dodges, sending Truth crashing into the referee. Miz hits an Awesome Clothesline and attempts to follow up, but Truth answers back with a Suplex Stunner. Truth goes for a scoop slam, but Miz slides out and connects with a Skull Crushing Finale, but there’s no referee.

Miz tries for another one, but Truth rolls through and comes up with a Hurricanrana, but still no referee for the count. Miz counters back with a Snapmare Driver, but still no zebra. Truth goes for a 450 Splash, but Miz moves, sending Truth crashing to the mat. Miz summons Truth back to his feet and nearly knocks Truth’s face off with a Big Boot, but the referee is STILL out. Truth fires back with a Jumping Corkscrew Hook Kick, followed by a Corkscrew Scissor Kick, but still no count. Truth desperately tries to rouse the official, opening the door for Miz to come back with a Reality Check and a Springboard Bulldog.

R-Truth regains his bearings and comes back in with the Truth Conviction and finally Charles Robinson runs down to log a count, but can only get a 2 1/2. Miz ROARS back with a flurry of Discus Punches and another Running Big Boot for two. Miz argues the call and Truth hits back with a Reverse STO for another nearfall. Now, Truth argues the call and Miz shoves Truth into Robinson, taking out another ref.

KANE and THE BIG SHOW arrive at ringside, storm the ring and hit Miz with a Double Chokeslam before leaving the ring. Finish comes as Truth helps Miz back to his feet and Miz surprises him by locking in for the Skull Crushing Finale, but Truth counters out again and comes from out of nowhere with Little Jimmy to pick up the three count. R-Truth will now face Damien Sandow next week to find out who represents RAW in the King of the Ring Finals.

-Backstage we see Dolph Ziggler walking backstage, looking like he’s heading to the gallows. Dolph Ziggler versus The Undertaker NEXT!

-Back from break as Dolph Ziggler walks to the ring with The Nexus surrounding the ring. The druids line the entrance ramp and The Undertaker burns a path to ringside, glaring at each of the Nexus members. The Deadman casts an icy stare at Ziggler that permeates the souls of even the WWE Universe. The bell rings and the main event is under way.

DOLPH ZIGGLER def. THE UNDERTAKER

Ziggler charges and Taker answers with a catastrophic Back Body Drop out of the ring and on top of the rest of Nexus. Ziggler climbs back into the ring and Taker begins strangling the life out of him with a one-handed chokehold. Ziggler prods a thumb into Taker’s eye and hits a Fireman’s Carry Gutbuster for two.

Ziggler comes up with a scoop slam, amazing even himself before executing a Bridging German Suplex. The Undertaker kicks out at two and comes back with a Sidewalk Slam. The Deadman moves in for the kill with a Tombstone Piledriver, but Ziggler escapes and comes up with an Inverted Body slam for another two count. Taker hits a Flying Clothesline and tries to go for another one, but Ziggler pulls a Superkick out of his hat for 2 1/2.

The Deadman comes up with a Running DDT, but Dolph finds the wherewithal to kick out at two. Taker goes for a Chokeslam, but Ziggler shoves off and hits a picture-perfect Dropkick. Ziggler hits a Name Dropper but the Deadman kicks out with authority. Ziggler retreats to the outside and hides amongst the Nexus. Undeterred, Taker launches himself at the entire faction with a Suicide Plancha, taking them all off their feet.

Taker rockets Ziggler back into the ring and drops him across the top turnbuckle with Snake Eyes. Finish comes as Taker attempts to follow up with the charging big boot, but Ziggler ducks under and rebounds with a ZigZag out of thin air to pick up the surprise three count.

-After the match, Nexus floods the ring and begins working over The Undertaker, but the Deadman fights them all off, out comes CM Punk, Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton, Christian, R-Truth and The Miz to help make the save. The resistance works briefly until it collapses into in-fighting. Punk and Jericho start brawling at ringside while Christian and Mysterio start going at it on the other side.

Kane and The Big Show begin working over Orton, leaving Taker, Truth and Miz to fend for themselves against the Nexus. Barrett and Ziggler start beating the hell out of Miz and Truth and eventually they have Undertaker surrounded again. Just as it seems Barrett and company are about to hospitalize the Deadman, all eight of them encircle Taker and take a one-knee salute. For one of a very few occasions in his career, The Undertaker appears genuinely perplexed by this gesture. The Nexus’ allegiance is COMPLETELY shrouded in mystery as RAW goes off the air.