NEXUS VS. THE WORLD

WWE Tag Team Champions Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater defend their titles against international men of "misery" Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov at Survivor Series. Will The Nexus disciples continue their reign of terror, or will the unlikely Italian-Russian alliance prevail?

SEEING RED

After weeks of escalating aggression between John Morrison and Sheamus, the two Superstars will meet for an explosive confrontation at Survivor Series. Will The Monday Night Delight's intense parkour training help him overcome rough-and-tumble brawling style of The Celtic Warrior?

DATE WITH A MONSTER

At Survivor Series, World Heavyweight Champion Kane faces Edge for the World Title. Against Kane, will The Ultimate Opportunist prove "able" as he looks to reclaim the "holy grail" at WWE’s second longest running pay-per-view?

SURVIVAL'S SERIOUS

The Survivor Series tradition carries on in Miami as rival Superstars Rey Mysterio and Alberto Del Rio captain respective five-men squads in an elimination tag confrontation featuring SmackDown's most decorated and despised competitors.

DADDY ISSUES

With Paul Bearer in Edge’s clutches, The Rated-R Superstar taunted his Survivor Series opponent, World Heavyweight Champion Kane, allowing Big Show to claim a massive victory over The Big Red Monster.

OLD SCHOOLED

For one night only, WWE went "old school" and John Cena - on his final Raw as a Nexus member - showed his true colors as the yellow-and-black bedecked Superstar served both Survivor Series WWE Title combatants - The Viper and Wade Barrett - an Attitude Adjustment on "Piper's Pit."

BALLIN' CHALLENGER

After winning a qualifying match with "Dashing" Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre, MVP earned a title opportunity against Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler. Can SmackDown’s Franchise Playa reestablish himself as a champion, or will Ziggler continue his grasp on the prestigious title?

TAKEOVER AVERTED

After threatening to take over SmackDown at the start of the night, The Nexus battled with SmackDown’s Superstars in a massive 10-Man Tag Team Match. In the end, Edge scored the win for his team. Find out who ended up on the receiving end of his lethal Spear.

EARNING HIS STRIPES

His integrity called into question, a conflicted John Cena donned the stripes of guest referee on Raw's main event bout between WWE Champion Randy Orton & R-Truth and The Nexus' Wade Barrett & David Otunga - a pre-Survivor Series scrimmage to test Cena's allegiance.

COLLISION COURSE

Last week, Edge pinned Alberto Del Rio in a Triple Threat Match. Now they go one-on-one for the first time ever on SmackDown. Will The Rated-R Superstar once again score a victory, or can the “Essence of Excellence” find a way to win?

FREEDOM'S RING

The Nexus' John Cena will wear the all-important stripes of special referee in the WWE Title Match at Survivor Series between champion Randy Orton and Wade Barrett. If Barrett leaves with the title, Cena is free from his enemy group. If not, however, Cena will be fired from WWE.

BIG RED OPPURTUNITY

At Survivor Series, World Heavyweight Champion Kane will face Edge for the World Title. Against Kane, will The Ultimate Opportunist prove “able” as he looks to reclaim the “holy grail” at WWE’s second longest running pay-per-view?

SEEING RED

After helping spoil The Undertaker’s funeral, Edge won a Triple Threat No. 1 Contender’s Match against Rey Mysterio and Alberto Del Rio. Find out how The Rated-R Superstar punched his ticket to Survivor Series to face World Heavyweight Champion Kane.

619 SWINGS TO RAW?

Last Monday night, following Team Raw's defeat to SmackDown at WWE Bragging Rights, The Miz challenged the blue brand's Rey Mysterio to come to Raw for a confrontation. Will The Master of the 619 disappoint Mr. Money in the Bank?

PHENOM'S FUNERAL

World Heavyweight Champion Kane buried The Undertaker alive at WWE Bragging Rights. Now, The Big Red Monster will condemn his brother to an eternity of darkness in a funeral set for SmackDown on Syfy

BACK IN BLUE

Results:Team blue brags again

By: Mitch Passero

October 24, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS – After an emotion-charged 7-on-7 Tag Team Elimination Match, Team SmackDown defeated Team Raw to take home the WWE Bragging Rights trophy for the second year in a row.As the match continued, and the list of remaining competitors dwindled down, the final four Superstars were Edge and Rey Mysterio vs. Ezekiel Jackson and Team Raw captain The Miz.Despite Team Raw’s confidence and drive, it was a Spear from The Rated-R Superstar to The Miz which earned Team SmackDown the win.

Although SmackDown was victorious, there was not total cohesion on team blue. While battling CM Punk outside the ring, Alberto Del Rio slammed Rey Mysterio into the ring barrier. In obvious pain, Mysterio was led back to the locker room by WWE officials. However, The Ultimate Underdog was still able to compete and returned to help his team by pinning both CM Punk and big Ezekiel Jackson.In the final moments of the match, NXT Rookie Alex Riley helped thwart the full force of a 619 from Mysterio to Miz. But, the strike was just enough to stun Miz and allow The Ulimate Opportunist to seal the deal.

At last year’s WWE Bragging Rights, the winning brand was determined by tallying the number of victories from each brand during the entire night. This year however, everything rode on which brand won the tag team match.

FREEDOM'S RING

John Cena def. WWE Champion Randy Orton by DisqualificationTurnabout, meet fair play. One night earlier, Wade Barrett had defeated WWE Champion Randy Orton by disqualification at WWE Bragging Rights thanks to John Cena. Tonight, the Englishman made certain Cena won his match against Orton by the very same means.

No, Barrett wasn’t really helping Cena, per se – he was helping himself. You see, earlier in the evening, Raw’s anonymous GM arranged a no disqualifications, no count-outs Match, featuring a special guest referee, in four weeks at Survivor Series between Barrett and Orton for the WWE Title. Were The Viper to win, he would choose the referee. If Cena were to win, however, the fester from Manchester would choose, which is precisely what happened.

After Barrett ambushed The Nexus’ reluctant warrior, the rest of the outlaws, including Nexus' newest members, Husky Harris and Michael McGillicutty, charged the ring to attack Orton. Cena fought them off before Barrett exercised his right to select the guest referee for his championship match against WWE’s Apex Predator. In a shrewd stroke, the Nexus leader chose Cena, but not without thickening the plot. Barrett added that if he wins the WWE Title at Survivor Series, Cena is free from The Nexus. However, if he does not win the championship, Cena will be fired!

WWE Bragging Rights (Results)

MATCHES

Wade Barrett (with John Cena) def. WWE Champion Randy Orton by Disqualification

World Heavyweight Champion Kane def. The Undertaker (Buried Alive Match)

Team SmackDown def. Team Raw (WWE Bragging Rights Tag Team Elimination Match)

John Cena & David Otunga def. Drew McIntyre & "Dashing" Cody Rhodes (New WWE Tag Team Champions)

United States Champion Daniel Bryan def. Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler

Self-professed "Co-Divas Champion" Layla def. Natalya

Ted DiBiase (with Maryse) def. Goldust (with Aksana)

DEADMAN'S GRASP

World Heavyweight Champion Kane is pulled down by The Undertaker.

EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada – Just like on Monday’sRaw, SmackDown prevailed when both brands went to war. But in a shocking end to the main event – in whichWWE Champion Randy Orton defeated World Heavyweight Kane to get a win for Raw – TheUndertaker emerged through the bottom of the ring and pulled "The Devil's Favorite Demon" below.

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

With Paul Bearer at his side, World Heavyweight Champion Kane recoils in fear of The Undertaker.

PORTLAND, Ore. – With WWE Bragging Rights looming, six Superstars competed in a series of TeamSmackDown qualifying matches, and The Undertakeraccepted World Heavyweight Champion Kane’s challenge to a Buried Alive Match.

The Undertaker accepted World Heavyweight Champion Kane's challenge to a Buried Alive Match(WATCH | PHOTOS)
At the start of SmackDown, The Undertaker was ominously perched high on the outside of the Rose Garden Arena. By the close of the night, The Deadman made his way inside the arena to confront his brother World Heavyweight Champion Kane, who degraded both the WWE Universe and The Phenom. With Paul Bearer at Kane’s side, the duo watched The Undertaker stride quickly and confidently to the ring. After a tense staredown – that lasted for what seemed like minutes – The Deadman unloaded on his treacherous brother, sending him and Paul Bearer running for cover. Who will be seeking shelter when the brothers look to end each other’s very existence in a Buried Alive Match at WWE Bragging Rights? (Preview)

Kofi Kingston def. WWE Tag Team Champion Drew McIntyre (WATCH | PHOTOS)
In the final WWE Bragging Rights Qualifying Match of the night, Kofi Kingston earned a coveted spot on Team SmackDown, when he downed WWE Tag Team Champion Drew McIntyre with Trouble in Paradise. In 2009, SmackDown brought the WWE Bragging Rights trophy home, "and it won't be any different this year," said SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long. Will Teddy's prediction come true? (WWE Bragging Rights Tag Team Match preview)

Tyler Reks def. Kaval (WATCH | PHOTOS)
After watching Kaval earn a spot on Team SmackDown, Tyler Reks hungered for the same and wanted to face Kaval right then and there. Despite an opportunity from SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long to stop the match before it even started, Kaval claimed he was ready for action – even after his grueling encounter withBig Show. However, his confidence proved to be his downfall when he was handily defeated by Reks, who scooped Kaval onto his shoulders and smashed him to the canvas. The impressive showing earned the young Superstar a tremendous opportunity on the pay-per-view stage, while usurping the opportunity from another.

Kaval lasted five minutes with Big Show (WATCH |PHOTOS)
In a unique encounter, Big Show agreed that if Kaval could last five minutes in the ring with him, he would earn a spot on Team SmackDown at WWE Bragging Rights. After withstanding Big Show’s powerful offense for the full five minutes, the NXT season two winner was officially a member of Team SmackDown – albeit briefly lived.

Edge def. Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler in a Non-Title Match (WATCH | PHOTOS)
In a highly-competitive encounter, both Edge and Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler pushed themselves to their very limits. In the end, The Rated-R Superstar prevailed when he blasted Ziggler with a mid-air Spear to earn a position on Team SmackDown at WWE Bragging Rights.

Alberto Del Rio def. Chris Masters (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Keeping with his trademark entrance, Alberto Del Rio drove himself into the arena in a luxury automobile – this time a Maserati. Once the action began, Chris Masters fell victim to Del Rio’s cross armbreaker, qualifying Del Rio for Team SmackDown. After the win, Del Rio refused to shake his captain Big Show’s hand. Not offended, The World’s Largest Athlete said he respected the move and that the “Bottom line is come WWE Bragging Rights, he has to pin someone from Raw.”

Jack Swagger def. MVP (WATCH | PHOTOS)
After MVP kicked and threw the "Swagger Soaring Eagle" mascot across the announce table, Jack Swagger quickly retaliated by making MVP submit to his lethal ankle lock. With the win, The All-American American ensured his presence at WWE Bragging Rights.

Big Show pledged allegiance to SmackDown
With Team SmackDown captain Big Show part of the announce team, he was asked by Michael Cole about turning his back on Team Raw at last year’s WWE Bragging Rights. The World’s Largest Athlete made it clear. "My heart is with SmackDown, the Knuckleheadstar said. "My blood is blue for SmackDown."  (Knucklehead microsite)

Rey Mysterio def. "Dashing" Cody Rhodes (WATCH |PHOTOS)
In the first Team SmackDown WWE Bragging Rights Qualifying Match of the night, Rey Mysterio tangled with WWE Tag Team Champion “Dashing” Cody Rhodes. After defeating Alberto Del Rio last week, The Ultimate Underdog picked up another win by blasting Rhodes with the 619 followed up by a springboard splash.