WWE Raw Review 1/23/12 Royal Rumble 2012 Predictions

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

Chris Jericho's "Highlight Reel" returned to Raw (PHOTOS | WATCH)
After weeks of bizarre behavior since returning to WWE, Chris Jericho seemed poised to address all the questions of the WWE Universe with the return of Jericho's "Highlight Reel." With the Jeri-Tron 5000 back to full power, Jericho played a video highlighting his storied career. He then grabbed a microphone and said, "This Sunday at the Royal Rumble, it's going to be the end of the world as you know it." The first-ever Undisputed Champion then exited the arena.

Zack Ryder vs. Kane ended in a No Contest (PHOTOS | WATCH)
The former United States Champion proved for a second week in a row that he is a true fighter. After losing the U.S. Title in part to injuries suffered at the hands of Kane one week prior, Long Island Iced-Z stood up against The Big Red Monster in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Still injured, Ryder tried to go after Kane early-on, but Kane quickly overpowered his opponent and targeted his injured ribs.

As Eve begged Kane to show mercy, it seemed to only enrage The Big Red Monster further. However, even as he took tortuous punishment, Ryder continued to kick out of Kane's pinfall attempts. As they battled through the crowd, the two ring warriors made their way to the entrance area. After relentless punishment that left the WWE Universe cringing with every strike, Kane chokeslammed Ryder through the stage.

Sheamus def. Jindar Mahal

Brodus Clay def. Heath Slater
The Funkasaurus continued to show that he had all the right moves and picked up a victory against Heath Slater on WWE Raw SuperShow. The Superstar hailing from Planet Funk made quick work of The One Man Southern Rock Band and immediately got back to getting his groove on. William Regal watched from the announce table, criticizing Clay's every move. On SmackDown, Regal was unceremoniously decimated by The Funkasaurus after busting some moves of his own.

R-Truth def. The Miz

WWE Champion CM Punk vs. John Laurinaitis did not take place (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Moments before Interim Raw 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 Executive 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.

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[utrecht030er]

people understand THE INTERNET GEEKS HATE FACES SO THATS WHY CM PUNK IS HATED NOW that always happens when a guy turns face juts like orton

[theheat151]

Haters gonna hate. Punk, currently, is the best thing going on WWE right now, besides Bryan's heel turn. It seems like the "cool" thing to do is dislike the wrestler when they get popular. It happened with Orton, and now with Punk and Ryder.

[charmer2323]

@xxxpatrickizradxxx Its very fair dude wwe didn let punk Be cm punk For over a month The last weeks Havit u noticed He is killing people on the mic His segments are the highest ratted Ones for raw Oh and raws rattings did go up . I blame wwe for he rattings drop If they let punk be himself not hold him back Rattings woulden of been in the 2.0s

[charmer2323]

@xxxpatrickizradxxx cm punk was champion at the time slammys hit cm punk is not the reason rattings went down wwe just didnt let him be himself the last two weeks he has been killing people in promos rattings have gone back up . its wwe's fault rattings are so bad they have no idea how to be creative anymore

[charmer2323]

@sneak2attack Cm punk will never ever be anything like cena cm punk is better on mic and better in the ring .

[sneak2attack]

Cm punk was supposed to be that legit wrestler that will save us from the current WWE shit product, we all believed it at first, eventually people realized that it was all hype he is just another Cena now with even more annoying voice

[nellie6335]

Thats EVE lol. She is way hotter than Mickie James

[TheDylan615]

I think you meant Eve, not Mickie James.

[mwont]

What happen with your TNA reviews. I haven't seen them for a while?

[xxxpatrickizradxxx]

@theheat151 come up with something new bro

[theheat151]

@xxxpatrickizradxxx Haha! U mad bro?

[xxxpatrickizradxxx]

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