Results:Ready for a fight

ROANOKE, Va. – Finlay has returned to the Land of the Extreme and he is ready for a fight. With his shillelagh firmly in hand, The Man Who Loves to Fight is living by a new mantra these days: “An eye for an eye.”

David Hart Smith def. Christian (PHOTOS | WATCH)
A retribution-seeking Christian was ready to face David Hart Smith on ECW after his tag teammate, Jack Swagger, turned on him last week causing a loss to The Hart Dynasty. But Captain Charisma was once again defeated by his pink and black-clad foes, this time after Natalya distracted the referee while Tyson Kidd attacked Christian from the ring apron, allowing Hart Smith to get the pin.

After the match, The Dynasty continued their attack on Christian, but they quickly fled the ring when a shillelagh-wielding Finlay charged in. As The Dynasty stared down Finlay, The Fighting Irishman lived up to his moniker and shockingly smashed his shillelagh across Christian’s head, leaving him face down in the ring. Moments later, Finlay – who was out of action for several weeks after sustaining an eye injury while breaking up a fight between Christian and ECW Champion Tommy Dreamer – explained to Gregory Helms: “Where I come from there’s a little saying – an eye for an eye, and that’s what it’ll be.”

Jack Swagger def. ECW Champion Tommy Dreamer (PHOTOS | WATCH)
“The All-American American” earned a future chance at Tommy Dreamer’s ECW Title on Tuesday night with a defeat over the ECW Original. However, Swagger’s celebration was cut short when Finlay appeared again, this time attacking Dreamer with his shillelagh. Looking to quickly settle his score with Finlay, Christian also ran in to attack the Fighting Irishman. A melee ensued when Swagger became involved, tossing Christian out of the ring. Finally, Finlay smashed his shillelagh over Swagger’s head, standing tall above him, Christian and ECW Champion Dreamer. How will Finlay’s return to the Land of the Extreme affect his fellow ECW Superstars?

Mark Henry def. Evan Bourne (PHOTOS)
The rivalry between Evan “Air” Bourne and The World’s Strongest Man intensified on this week’s ECW. After Bourne defeated Henry’s associate, WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas, last week, Henry decided he’d try to once again take matters into his own giant hands and finally beat the rising Superstar. At almost a half foot taller and 200 pounds heavier, Henry clearly had the advantage over the high-flyer, and while it took weeks to finally stop Bourne’s momentum, Henry decimated his competition with a World’s Strongest Slam. After the match, Henry continued his assault, carrying Bourne’s limp body around the ring, then delivering another devastating World’s Strongest Slam on the already battered Bourne. Is this the end of the rivalry between Bourne and Henry?

Unified Tag Team Champions Carlito & Primo vs. Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase

f there’s one thing the underhanded duo of Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase desire, it’s gold. And just like their Legacy leader, Randy Orton, they are willing to do anything to get it. Now, the Priceless duo has set their sights on Carlito & Primo’s Unified Tag Team Championships, and will get their opportunity at the titles at The Bash.

The Legacy members earned their title opportunity on Raw when they defeated The Colons in a non-title contest, earning a match for The Bash with the tandem gold at stake. The following Monday, Rhodes & DiBiase attacked Carlito & Primo during their confrontation with The Hart Dynasty, sending a clear message that they weren’t interested in waiting until the pay-per view to get physical. What DiBiase & Rhodes may not have realized, though, is that The Colon Brothers are not afraid of a good fight.

Carlito and his younger brother Primo won the Unified Tag Team Championships at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, making WWE history in the process. Since then, the duo from Puerto Rico have been fighting champions, draping themselves with their four titles and defending them on all three brands.

Still, Rhodes & DiBiase are no strangers to championships. The Priceless duo held the World Tag Team Titles on two separate occasions, and their victory over The Colons on Raw proved that they have what it takes to defeat the champs. On top of that, their vicious assaults on the likes of Batista and Triple H have proven they are willing to go to any lengths to get what they want – and at The Bash, they want the Unified Tag Team Championships.

WWE Champion Randy Orton vs. Triple H

There are few things in this world more precious to Randy Orton than the WWE Championship. Unfortunately for the reigning champion, he’s hardly the only one who harbors such affinity for WWE’s most prized possession.

Triple H, his opponent at The Bash, has also been known to pine for the cherished gold – and to stop at nothing to obtain it.

The question of who will enter the match as champion, however, remains to be answered. Raw’s new owner, Donald Trump, couldn’t wait to see these two clash. Therefore, the billionaire businessman arranged a Last Man Standing Title Match between Orton and Triple H during the upcoming Monday Night Raw.

The WWE Champion and his opponent share a long and tumultuous history than spans nearly a decade. Most recently, their animosity reached tragic proportions when Orton and his Legacy henchmen Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase began systematically targeting the McMahon family, including Triple H’s wife, Stephanie.

After decimating the most storied family in the history of the squared-circle, the WWE Champion snuffed out their last shining light when he punted the skull of The Game at Backlash. In the wake of the devastating kick, Triple H wasn’t seen or heard from for weeks. That is, until the WWE Universe witnessed the return of The King of Kings to Monday Night Raw.

Prior to Triple H’s return, however, Orton and The Legacy attacked the then-WWE Champion Batista before a scheduled title match, sending The Animal from the arena on a stretcher. As The Viper waited to be ordained the WWE Champion, The Game crashed the coronation. Exacting a long-awaited vengeance, an enraged Triple H plowed through Rhodes & DiBiase en route to the man who attacked his family and put him on the shelf – obliterating his nemesis with a Pedigree onto a steel chair.

With Batista injured and the WWE Title up for grabs, a Fatal Four Way Match commenced the following week to determine who would reign. Animosity hung thick in the air as Orton, Triple H, John Cena and Big Show all collided for the honor. It was The Viper, however, who would emerge victorious among the wreckage.

And now, Orton must defend his title against the man who has vowed to extract every bit of flesh he feels he’s owed. Can Orton possibly evade the wrath that awaits him to retain the title? Or will Triple H be able to overcome The Viper and his network of annihilation, The Legacy?

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WWE Champion Jeff Hardy has been riding a wave of success since claiming the gold at Armageddon, and at Royal Rumble, Hardy faces a dangerous foe in former champion Edge – who is focused on taking back what he believes belongs to him.

The history between these two Superstars is well documented, and with the title on the line, Hardy can be sure that the Rated-R Superstar will do anything he can to reclaim the biggest prize in WWE. With General Manager Vickie Guerrero naming her husband Edge the No. 1 contender, the deck is stacked against Jeff Hardy, but that is when the current WWE Champion has been at his best.

As Edge tries to reclaim the gold, and, with the mystery surrounding the attack on Jeff Hardy the night before Survivor Series, many fingers have been pointing toward Edge, making this match extremely personal.

Can Edge find a way to win back the WWE Championship as the Road to WrestleMania begins at Royal Rumble? Or can Jeff Hardy continue his dream ride as WWE Champion and take the gold all the way to The 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania?

30-Man Royal Rumble Match

Twenty-five years ago, the dream of modern-day WWE Chairman Mr.Macmahon was made manifest with the birth of the squared circle’s most celebrated spectacle, Wrestlemania. One quarter of a century later, 30 Superstars will have the ultimate opportunity to realize their dream of performing in the World Championship main event match on the Grandest Stage of Them All at the momentous 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania.
But first, one man will need to surpass the efforts of 29 opposing competitors with the same aspiration in the 2009 Royal Rumble Match. A test of endurance, athleticism and survival at all costs, the Rumble Match is the definitive Battle Royal, where each Superstar’s prime objective is to propel their opponents over the top rope, with both feet touching the floor. Every 90 seconds, one of 30 elite ring warriors with randomly drawn Rumble entry numbers joins the fray. Though luck of the draw can be a critical factor in such a high-stakes situation (ideally, entering at No. 30 like 2007 winner Undertaker and 2008 victor John Cena), past Rumble winners have included Superstars who kicked off the Battle Royal at No. 1 (as seen in 1995 with Shawn Michaels). Still, with bodies being tossed out every moment and fresh competitors coming in at such a rapid pace, it’s really anyone’s match.
In the end, the last Raw, SmackDown or ECW Superstar standing can officially punch a gold-embossed ticket to Houston’s Reliant Stadium where they will contend for a World Title of their choosing at WrestleMania 25.
However, as the saying goes, “You have to be in it to win it.” Tune into WWE programming and stay logged on to WWE.com as entrants are named for the 22nd annual Royal Rumble Match. Then be sure to witness this historic event live on pay-per-view on Sunday, Jan. 25, as the 2009 Royal Rumble emanates from the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

Results of the knockout heard round the WWE Universe ( Big Show and The Undertaker )

PORTLAND, Ore. – Undertaker fell at the massive hands of Big Show at No Mercy, as The World’s Largest Athlete knocked out The Deadman with a little help from an exposed turnbuckle. Although his means were questionable, the end of the bout was definitely irrefutable – Big Show scored a resounding victory.

The match proved to be an extremely heated battle from the opening bell, with the future of SmackDown hanging in the balance. Neither Superstar gave the other room to breathe in the intense, non-stop action of pure brutality. In the end, after slamming Undertaker’s head into an exposed turnbuckle, Big Show delivered three devastating punches to The Phenom’s head for the KO victory.

The Phenom returned after being banished from WWE, fueled by a thirst for vengeance on every soul that played a part in his involuntary departure. He sent Edge to Hell at SummerSlam , brutalized Chavo Guerreroand “The Family” on SmackDown, and even Tombstoned SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero two weeks ago . It seemed inevitable that he would fulfill his last piece of revenge at No Mercy by toppling Big Show for ambushing him at Unforgiven.

Big Show has formed an extremely powerful association with Vickie Guerrero in recent weeks. He vowed that he would make The Deadman sorry for the disorder he has unleashed upon SmackDown’s establishment, proclaiming to the WWE Universe that he has already destroyed the myth that was Undertaker. Not only did he knock out his legendary prey at Unforgiven (, but he also declared that he broke his spirit along with his jaw.

Although Big Show’s victory over The Phenom was not without dispute, it is undeniable that he has put him down for the second time. The Deadman was beaten at No Mercy, but there is little chance that his vengeance will rest in peace.

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Result of Crook and Ladder Match ( Chris Jerico and Shawn Michaels )

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    PORTLAND, Ore. — Chris Jericho proved to have no shame at No Mercy, as the World Heavyweight Champion retained his treasured gold in a Ladder Match against Shawn Michaels, but with the help of Lance Cade.
“Climb” was of the essence for Jericho, who needed a critical assist from Cade to slither up the ladder and accomplish a remarkable victory against the man considered to be the innovator of this unique contest.                                                                           

                                                                                               

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Two SmackDown Divas will magically appear on MyNetwork TV’s Magic’s Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed one-hour sneak preview special tonight at 9/8 CT. Eve and Maria will assist the Masked Magician in one revved-up trick. (PHOTOS | WATCH)

“We were only part of one secret,” Eve said. “Basically, it involves a Bentley disappearing and a Lamborghini re-appearing with Maria and I inside it. It’s actually pretty simple, but that’s what illusions are – they’re simple things that are made to look very complicated.”

Maria – who is an admitted magic fan – said she was a little bummed she learned the secret of the illusion, but she refused to reveal the surprise.

“I’m not going to tell you the secret. You have to watch the show! It’s right after the 8 p.m. World Premiere of WrestleMania XXIV on MyNetwork TV,” Maria said.

“It was a lot of fun,” Eve said. “It’s good to get involved with different sides of entertainment, to see everything, and get involved in MyNetwork TV and the other shows on the network. It was a very fun show for us to do.”

Hour-long episodes of Magic’s Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed will premiere Oct. 6 at 9/8 CT on MyNetwork TV. The series will reveal the secrets behind more than 120 magic tricks and illusions.

SUPERSTARS' MERCY-LESS INJURIES

It comes with the territory – being a WWE Superstar often means injuries are inevitable. At No Mercy, champions and challengers alike will push their bodies to the limit in truly merciless competition, just for a chance to be recognized as the best in sports-entertainment.

WWE.com asked several Superstars and Divas from Raw, SmackDown and ECW to describe some of the most extreme injuries they have endured in their careers. Our ring warriors also share their personal reasons as to why – even after experiencing career-threatening injuries – they still want to enter the ring and give the WWE Universe everything they have.

To see which Superstars suffered what injuries, run your mouse over the select body parts below. Then, click on each injury for more!

Circle of Champions: Chris Jericho's Minneapolis Smiles

MINNEAPOLIS – As World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho prepares for his Ladder Match at No Mercy against archrival Shawn Michaels for the gold, Jericho made wishes come true for a few Circle of Champions honorees. In the VIP suite at Minneapolis’ Target Center, Jericho met with Sunshine Foundation’s Jeremy Grace, of London, Ontario, Canada, and HopeKids Foundation’s Brent Swanson, of Rockford, Minn .

“On a scale of a trillion, my WWE experience was probably a trillion and more,” said 11-year-old Jeremy. “It was really cool to meet Chris Jericho. I’d like to thank the Sunshine Foundation and all the Superstars who took the time to talk to me.”

For Brent, 16, his admiration for WWE began when he was only 1-year-old. He recalls watching, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, The Rock, and the Undertaker transcend the boundaries of sports-entertainment. The True Champ witnessed when Jericho became the first-ever Undisputed Champion in WWE history, so he was awestruck when he finally got the chance to meet the World Heavyweight Champion.

“A few days ago, when I found out that I was going to Raw to meet Jericho, I kept saying to my dad how I couldn’t wait,” Brent explained. “Chris Jericho was everything I thought it would be. I didn’t think I would be able to meet him. It might not ever happen again, so I’m amazed that this did happen.”

Brent and Jeremy sat patiently until the five-time World Champion strutted into the luxury suite. During his meet and greet, Jericho gave the Circle of Champions honorees various merchandise, signed autographs, and posed for pictures with Jeremy, Brent and their fathers. Jericho, one of WWE’s most charitable Superstars, was impressed with his latest meet and greet.

“It’s very important for us to see Circle of Champions honorees. Whenever a True Champ wants to meet one of our Superstars, we all make sure it happens, given how much this wish means to them. Also, it means a great deal to us knowing that they used their one wish to come see us,” the World Heavyweight Champion explained. “The fact that Jeremy traveled so far shows the global impact of WWE. Kids will come from all over the world and use their one chance to see WWE Superstars wherever and whenever they can.”