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Raw Results – 30 January, 2012

Kris — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:30:22 +0000

WWE Champion CM Punk vs. World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan announced

With his job in jeopardy, Interim Raw General Manager & EVP of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis started off Raw SuperShow fully confident that he would keep his job by the end of the night. Then, after calling attention to the big Raw Elimination Chamber Match on Feb. 19, the GM announced WWE Champion CM Punk and World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan would collide later tonight.

After the GM’s announcements, Punk led the WWE Universe in singing “Nah Nah Nah Hey Hey Hey Goodbye.” Next, after Punk and the GM traded verbal barbs, World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan emerged to tout his accomplishment at the 25th anniversary of Royal Rumble. Then after the two champions mixed heated words, the 2012 Royal Rumble Match winner Sheamus came out to remind them that he earned the right to be in the main event of WrestleMania, where he boldly proclaimed he will become the WWE or World Heavyweight Champion.

World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan def. WWE Champion CM Punk by Disqualification

In a highly competitive bout, two of WWE’s best went toe-to-toe in their first one-on-one match in WWE. But before either Superstar could put the other away, Chris Jericho charged in and pulled Daniel Bryan from the ring, causing the match to end in a disqualification. With Bryan down and Punk vulnerable after the hard-fought match, Jericho blasted the Straightedge Superstar with the Codebreaker.

Royal Rumble Results

Thahani — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:29:02 +0000

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WWE Champion CM Punk def. Dolph Ziggler (Special Guest Referee John Laurinaitis)

ST. LOUIS – Whether Interim Raw General Manager and Executive Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis intended it or not – CM Punk stood tall over Dolph Ziggler in the WWE Championship Match at Royal Rumble, proudly showing off the most coveted prize in WWE.

Rather than risk seeming biased in light of his upcoming performance appraisal by WWE COO Triple H, Mr. Laurinaitis excused himself from officiating duties in the WWE Championship Match. This ultimately allowed Punk and Ziggler to do what they do best in an evenly- officiated contest.

The sold-out WWE Universe inside St. Louis’ Scottrade Center witnessed the two Superstars lay everything on the line, highlighting the importance of the WWE Championship and The Grandest Stage of Them All waiting on the horizon in Miami.

The contest began with each Superstar trying to get a feel for each other’s in-ring abilities. Momentum swings were fairly even, both ring warriors trading blows and trying to make each other tap out. There were unforgettable moments and near-pinfalls that could have crowned a new champion, but ultimately these did not seal the deal for either competitor. At one point, Ziggler lined up Punk for his signature face-crusher, but Punk countered with a sit-down powerbomb. Although CM Punk had Ziggler defeated on a few separate occasions, the referee was knocked out for two of those moments and Mr. Laurinaitis was checking on the officials condition, leaving no one call the match. Finally, The Voice of the Voiceless took control of the match, hoisted the Dolph Ziggler over his shoulders and put him to sleep. As the referee made the count, Mr. Laurinaitis slipped inside the ring and joined in on the three-count.

Leading up to the official start of The Road to WrestleMania, Dolph Ziggler had built a fair share of momentum against the WWE Champion. Although CM Punk managed to have The Show-Off’s cohorts, U.S. Champion Jack Swagger and Vickie Guerrero, banned from ringside, Ziggler had the potential to capture the title with Mr. Laurinaitis as special referee. But when Raw’s Interim General Manager announced he would not be in that role, the news seemed to have served a crucial blow to all of the momentum Ziggler had built heading into Royal Rumble.

However, with the battle underway, The Show-Off proved he did not need the screeching sounds of Vickie Guerrero’s voice, nor the extra muscle in the form of U.S. Champion Jack Swagger. Perhaps the prospect of going into WWE Elimination Chamber, and ultimately, WrestleMania as WWE Champion helped light a fire inside of Ziggler, giving CM Punk one of the greatest challenges of his championship reign.

The Voice of the Voiceless leaves St. Louis with the WWE Championship intact, but has to get through WWE Elimination Chamber to remain on top heading to WrestleMania. Watch all the fallout – and the Interim Raw General Manager on Monday Night Raw.

Photo from Ryan Loco’s Twitter

Kris — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:40:06 +0000

@RyanLoco: Mr @sonnench & @CMPunk sharing a moment today before the @ufc @ufconfox weigh ins. pic.twitter.com/qJbKcxiI

Gallery Update

Kris — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:16:59 +0000

WWE.com has posted two new features: Bring it Back! SmackDown’s Fist Set and Top 25: Stunning Royal Rumble Match Statistics. Digitals of Punk are included in each feature; these have been added to the gallery.

February 2012 WWE Magazine Scans

Kris — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:24:33 +0000

Thanks to the amazing Kim of Ted-DiBiaseJr.com and Jillian-H.com, we have scans from the February 2012 issue of WWE Magazine. Click the link below to view.

RAW Results- 23rd January, 2012

Thahani — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:15:41 +0000

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WWE Champion CM Punk called out Interim Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis

One week after unloading a verbal tirade on Mr. Laurinaitis, The Voice of the Voiceless opened WWE Raw SuperShow by calling out the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations, and demanding he admit that he will screw Punk at Royal Rumble. To the surprise of the WWE Universe, John Cena made his way to the ring as Mr. Laurinaitis did not. Cena took the opportunity to demand a match with Kane on Raw and to grant Zack Ryder a U.S. Title rematch.

The Interim Raw General Manager finally appeared and announced that Zack Ryder would face Kane in a Falls Count Anywhere Match tonight. He also declared that if Cena interfered, Long Island Iced-Z would never have another U.S. Title opportunity. Mr. Laurinaitis then announced that CM Punk and John Cena would battle Jack Swagger and Dolph Ziggler next!

Dolph Ziggler & U.S. Champion Jack Swagger def. WWE Champion CM Punk & John Cena

In an impromptu tag team match, John Cena and CM Punk immediately showed great teamwork in an effort to take out their frustrations with Mr. Laurinaitis. With momentum not in their favor, Ziggler and Swagger tried to regroup and re-strategize. With a combination of pure athleticism and show-boating, The All-American American and No. 1 contender to the WWE Title built a fair amount of momentum against Cena. But the fighting spirit deep within the Cenation leader overpowered Swagger with an Attitude Adjustment paving the way for the WWE Champion to get inside the squared circle. However, as The Voice of the Voiceless ascended the ropes to elbow drop Ziggler, Mr. Laurinaitis distracted Punk, allowing the Show-Off to capture the victory.

In response, CM Punk challenged the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations to a match tonight and Mr. Laurinaitis accepted!

WWE Champion CM Punk vs. John Laurinaitis did not take place

Moments before Interim General Manager John Laurinaitis battled WWE Champion CM Punk, he received word from WWE’s Board of Directors that his job performance would be evaluated. The Board of Directors is bringing Mr. Laurinaitis’ decision-making into question, especially his declaration that he would screw CM Punk at Royal Rumble. Furthermore, the Execuitve Vice President of Talent Relations’ job performance would be evaluated personally by WWE’s COO, Triple H.

David Otunga and Mr. Laurinaitis read the letter to CM Punk inside the squared circle. Mr. Laurinaitis apologized to Punk, announcing he would fairly call the WWE Title Match at Royal Rumble and that Mick Foley was officially an entrant in the Royal Rumble Match. However, the Interim Raw General Manager also informed the WWE Champion that their match would not take place and Punk would battle David Otunga. This prompted Otunga to attack The Voice of the Voiceless.

Otunga’s attack was short-lived and CM Punk was soon left alone in the ring with Mr. Laurinaitis. The Executive Vice President of Talent Relations extended his hand in peace, but was reciprocated with a resounding GTS from the WWE Champion. This bold move by The Second City Savior was quickly upstaged when Dolph Ziggler snuck into the ring and took down his Royal Rumble opponent with the Zig Zag.

Photos courtesy of 98KUPD, Power 98.3 FM and Boy Loco’s Twitter

Kris — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:40:10 +0000

CM Punk was interviewed earlier today on LocoandClass.com, 98KUPD.com and power983fm.com. Photos from Boy Loco’s twitter, and the latter two sites have been added to the gallery.

CM Punk interview on 101.5 Jamz Radio

Kris — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:05:02 +0000

Super Snake sits down with WWE Champion CM Punk! Luck is for losers, at least according to CM Punk. Even though his arm is literally tattooed with good-luck charms, Punk believes you make your own good fortune through hard work and intense preparation. CM Punk is the only WWE superstar to win the Money in the Bank two consecutive years. WWE RAW SUPER SHOW, Monday, January 23rd (tonight) at US Airways.

Source: 1015jamz.radio.com

“WWE Magazine”: Then and Now

Kris — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:16:23 +0000

WWE.com has uploaded digitals of the superstars from their past and present days in the WWE. These images can also be found in the latest issue of WWE Magazine.

New Photo from CM Punk’s Twitter

Kris — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:15:59 +0000

@CMPunk: And this guy too. pic.twitter.com/OZuMm1IU