And the Board of Directors has let Edge be WHC. Vickie says that since Stephanie McMahon left with Shane to the hospital, it left her in charge, so when Kofi Kingston was unable to compete she put in the best person for the Chamber. Edge talks about what he did at No Way Out. She introduces the new World Heavyweight Champion: Edge. Smackdown GM Vickie Guerrero comes to top of the ramp. William Regal, Cody Rhodes, and Ted Dibiase Michaels pins Cena.Ĭryme Tyme and CM Punk vs. Match #5: John Cena vs Shawn Michaels w/JBL. Dolph then introduces himself to Noble, and Noble doesn't care.
Santino Marella comes out and says he's in and he'll see them at the Rumble, maybe not all of them. Jamie Noble, Dolph Ziggler, Goldust and Cryme Tyme are outside Stephanie's office waiting to get there chance to be in the Rumble. DiBiase brings up the Rumble, and Orton says that there can only be one winner. Orton, Rhodes & DiBiase are together as the Legacy. While security takes Rosa away, Beth & Jillian attack Melina. Match #4: Melina & Kelly Kelly vs Beth Phoenix & Jillian Hall. Orton, Rhodes & DiBiase attack Manu & Snuka. The three get in the ring surrounding Orton, then Rhodes gets in….but DiBiase attacks Snuka. Kane hunts down the ref) Snuka & Manu come out with Ted DiBiase. Orton pins Kane (eventhough Kane's shoulder was up. Match #3: Kane vs Randy Orton w/Cody Rhodes. Hall of Fame induction announcement: Stone Cold Steve Austin. Stephanie McMahon then comes up and tells him that next week he will once again defend the IC title against CM Punk in a no DQ match. Then Snuka tells them that they've got backup, and it's a 2nd generation superstar. Manu tells him that they're going after Randy Orton tonight and Rhodes needs to pick which side he's on. Mickie James is talking to Cody Rhodes about the snow. (The ref believed that Punk hit a low blow) Match #2 for the Intercontinental Championship: If Regal is disqualified he loses the title. But he has his earphones in and wasn't listening to her. Mysterio pins Miz and then once again Mike Knox attack Mysterio, but this time Mysterio manages to fight back.Ĭandice Michelle is talking to CM Punk. Security is escorting Jericho out of the building.
Steph says she's still in charge, and after Jericho taunts her, she pulls him out of the Rumble, will not compete for the title again. Jericho says that he's done with her and the real McMahon is back next week and nothing she does matters. Jericho tells her that he will not compete again unless the title is at stake and he won't lower himself to compete against anybody until he has a chance at the title. She then tells him to stop worrying about the Rumble and get ready for his match tonight. Steph tells him that if he spent as much time worrying about his own career as much as her leadership skills he would still be World Champion. He calls Stephanie a liar and that she doesn't want her dad to come back and she will lose her place as GM and will give everything Chris Jericho wants to him.
Before she can continue, Chris Jericho comes down. She talks about the upcoming Royal Rumble and the return of Vince McMahon. And Michaels should consider this his WrestleMania. Inside JBL tells Michaels that tonight he's not fighting for the championship, he's fighting for JBL. Randy Orton (with Cody Rhodes)īeth Phoenix and Jillian Hall vs.