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WWE Raw SuperShow: April 30, 2012
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Raw SuperShow results: Brock Lesnar, General Manager John Laurinaitis fly off the handle 7 must-watch Beat the Clock Challenge timesRaw Results : Full Details
DAYTON, Ohio – There is no rest for weary WWE Superstars. With the wounds still fresh from Extreme Rules, which included a savage battle between John Cena and Brock Lesnar, the focus turned to Raw SuperShow live from the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio. On Monday night, Lesnar proved why he's the most unpredictable force in WWE when he assaulted WWE COO Triple H, but it was Raw and SmackDown GM John Laurinaitis who delivered the biggest shock during a merciless ambush of the Cenation leader. Check out complete Raw SuperShow results, photos and exclusive videos right here on WWE.com.
Brock Lesnar assaulted WWE COO Triple H ( PHOTOS | VIDEO)
Raw and SmackDown General Manager John Laurinaitis kicked off the show by saying the WWE Universe should be thankful that he brought Brock Lesnar back to WWE, especially after Brock engaged in a vicious showdown with John Cena at Extreme Rules.
Brock Lesnar came out to reaffirm the GM's words, but before he could get too far, WWE COO Triple H made his way to the ring as the crowd erupted. Triple H put his foot down and stated that Brock's days of "holding up WWE" are through. The Game told Brock that no Superstar is bigger than WWE and that the contract demands he "bullied" out of Laurinaitis are null and void. According to Triple H, if Brock wanted to continue to compete in WWE, he would have to do so under the original terms of his contract – not under the terms he negotiated with the GM.
As The King of Kings turned to address Laurinaitis' claims that he was being "disrespectful," Brock flew into a rage and attacked Triple H from behind, apparently breaking his arm with the devastating Kimura Lock. WWE Superstars and officials then rushed out to assist Triple H as he limped back up the entrance ramp.
MORE ON WWE.COM: What consequences could Brock Lesnar face for attacking Triple H?
WWE.COM EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Superstars react to the recent actions of Brock Lesnar
The Miz def. United States Champion Santino Marella in a Non-Title Match – Beat the Clock Challenge
The Raw and SmackDown GM's Executive Administrator, Eve, announced that the No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship will be decided by a Beat the Clock Challenge on Raw SuperShow tonight. After the five Beat the Clock matches, the Superstar who wins in the fastest time goes on to face WWE Champion CM Punk in three weeks at Over the Limit.
In the first match of the Beat the Clock Challenge, The Miz took the early advantage over U.S. Champion Santino Marella, but with the crowd chanting for The Cobra, Santino mounted a rally and appeared set to land the decisive strike. The Awesome One would not be denied, though, and dodged The Cobra's venom to win the first match of the challenge with a time to beat of 4:18. ( PHOTOS | VIDEO)
Divas Champion Layla def. The Bellas in a Triple Threat Match
Layla didn't face much of a challenge in her first defense of the Divas Championship. As Nikki Bella and Brie Bella bickered at the start of the Triple Threat Match, Layla capitalized by dropkicking one of the twins into the other, and then followed with the quick roll-up pin. ( PHOTOS | VIDEO)
The misery didn't end there for The Bellas, as both Nikki and Brie were fired from WWE by Executive Administrator Eve following their defeat.
Big Show and Chris Jericho fought to a No Contest – Beat the Clock Challenge
With both Superstars coming off losses at Extreme Rules, Big Show and Chris Jericho feverishly battled to top The Miz's time in the Beat the Clock Challenge. As the clock ticked away, Jericho tried to land the Codebreaker, but Big Show caught him in the air and they tumbled over the top rope. While brawling on the outside, Big Show missed his mark and lunged over the barricade, allowing Jericho an opening to scramble back into the ring. However, Jericho was unable to get back in time to beat The Miz's mark. ( PHOTOS | VIDEO)
Brodus Clay def. JTG
JTG tried to take out Brodus Clay's legs, but like all the other attempts to slay The Funkasaurus, it simply couldn't break Brodus' stride. Clay flattened JTG with a thunderous "Ah Funk It!" and then invited some kids into the ring to join him in the celebratory Funkasaurus dance. ( PHOTOS | VIDEO)
Randy Orton def. Jack Swagger – Beat the Clock Challenge
One day after conquering The Big Red Monster, Randy Orton faced an exhausting showdown with Jack Swagger in the Beat the Clock Challenge. The Viper found his second wind, though, and leveled Swagger with a wicked DDT off the second rope, followed by an RKO to beat the clock with two seconds to spare. Orton powered his way right into the driver's seat with a time to beat of 4:16 as The Miz looked on from the backstage area in frustration. ( PHOTOS | VIDEO)
Kofi Kingston and R-Truth def. Primo and Epico to become the new WWE Tag Team Champions
Kofi Kingston and R-Truth are your new WWE Tag Team Champions! ( PHOTOS | VIDEO)
Primo and Epico had struggled as of late in Non-Title Matches, but they always delivered when the titles were on the line. That wasn't the case this time around, however, as the high-flying duo of Kingston and R-Truth fed off each other's energy to overwhelm the conflicted WWE Tag Team Champions. Rosa Mendes jumped onto the ring apron in an effort to provide a timely distraction, but the move backfired as Kingston hit Trouble in Paradise for the 1-2-3.
After the match, A.W. tried to bolster his case to represent Primo and Epico as their tempers flared backstage. Judging by this defeat, A.W. may have his best chance yet at convincing the tandem to get on board as his clients.
WWE.COM EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Kingston and R-Truth celebrate as new WWE Tag Team Champions
Kane and The Great Khali fought to a No Contest – Beat the Clock Challenge
Kane and The Great Khali wore each other down with vicious blows, but neither man seemed to be able to gain the advantage in their Beat the Clock Challenge Match. After The Big Red Machine exited the ring to take a breather, both giants locked horns again and traded chokeholds while the clock ticked away. Orton's time of 4:16 stood as the best mark with only match left in the Beat the Clock Challenge. Frustrated by not being able to beat The Viper's time, Kane then chokeslammed The Great Khali into the canvas. ( PHOTOS | VIDEO)
Daniel Bryan def. Jerry "The King" Lawler – Beat the Clock Challenge Match
Daniel Bryan's reaction to finding out the identity of his opponent was a resounding "Yes! Yes! Yes!" Jerry Lawler put up quite a fight and even connected with a diving fist drop off the top turnbuckle. Bryan's punishing kicks and submission technique, however, was too much for "The King" to overcome. Bryan made Lawler tap out with the "Yes!" Lock and easily beat Orton's time of 4:16 to become the No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship. ( PHOTOS | VIDEO)
At WWE Over the Limit, Bryan will take on CM Punk with the WWE Title on the line. ( MATCH PREVIEW)
John Laurinaitis ambushed John Cena, revealed that he will face him at WWE Over the Limit
With his left arm wrapped in a sling, John Cena addressed the WWE Universe and recounted his grueling Extreme Rules Match against Brock Lesnar. Raw and SmackDown GM John Laurinaitis told Cena that he should be thanking him for "motivating" the Cenation leader to perform to his maximum potential. Irked by Laurinaitis' show of ego, Cena then fired back by hurling a slew of insults at the GM. ( PHOTOS | VIDEO)
As Laurinaitis was about to reveal Cena's opponent for WWE Over the Limit, Lord Tensai's music hit and Cena soon found himself surrounded by both the Japanese warrior and his associate, Sakamoto.
Suddenly, Laurinaitis ambushed Cena from behind and whacked him in the back of the head with the microphone. Both Sakamoto and Tensai followed with shots of their own on the Cenation leader as Laurinaitis shocked the WWE Universe by revealing that he will be the man who faces Cena at WWE Over the Limit. ( MATCH PREVIEW)
While Tensai held Cena's injured arm across the ring steps, Laurinaitis stomped on it and slammed a steel chair on the exposed limb. Finally, Laurinaitis mocked Cena with his "You can't see me" signature hand gesture in the center of the ring as the Dayton, Ohio, crowd let loose with boos.
The Beat the Clock Challenge is among the most grueling obstacles on a WWE Superstar's path to glory, both physically and mentally. The rules are simple: a series of matches are set, and whichever Superstar wins his contest the fastest, wins the Challenge. Typically, it is only used when deciding on some kind of prize, typically either a No. 1 contender's spot or a valued entry in a battle royal.
The pressure is on the ring warriors who take on the Challenge to not only defeat their opponents, but to do so decisively and swiftly; planning is half the battle, and conditioning will handle the rest. Most recently, Daniel Bryan ushered himself into the Beat the Clock winners' circle when he made Jerry "The King" Lawler submit to the "Yes!" Lock and beat Randy Orton's earlier victory time of 4:16 (Orton himself beat a 4:18 mark set by The Miz) ( PHOTOS). For his prize, the submission specailist received a WWE Title opportunity against CM Punk at Over the Limit ( PREVIEW), but Bryan is hardly the first person to beat his opponent, the odds, and the clock all in one fell swoop. Here are some of the other memorable Beat the Clock victories in WWE history.
December 6, 2011: Randy Orton def. Dolph Ziggler in 7:51
In one of the more thrilling Beat the Clock Challenges, Randy Orton and Wade Barrett each competed for the opportunity to choose the stipulation for their match at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs. Barrett set the time at 7:53 with a win over Ezekiel Jackson and did everything in his power to ensure Orton would not match the mark against Dolph Ziggler. Despite Barrett’s interference, The Viper pulled off a last-second win to beat Barrett’s time by 2 seconds, giving him the chance to pick the stipulation. ( PHOTOS) Barrett burst forth with a sneak attack, but Orton fended off the assault and ultimately selected a Tables Match – making an example out of Ziggler in the process.
January 1, 2010: Rey Mysterio def. Chris Jericho in 7:19
The Ultimate Underdog conquered the Beat the Clock Challenge when he defeated Chris Jericho in 7:19, earning the right to face The Undertaker for the World Heavyweight Championship at the Royal Rumble. ( PHOTOS) Mysterio’s time bested CM Punk’s win against Matt Hardy by a single second, but he was forced to interrupt Batista’s own effort against R-Truth to preserve his time. Given Mysterio’s interference, SmackDown GM Vickie Guerrero negated his win and declared a one-on-one match for the following week between The Animal and The Master of the 619 to determine the true No. 1 contender – a contest in which Mysterio ultimately prevailed.
May 3, 2010: John Cena def. Wade Barrett in 4:39
WWE Champion John Cena stepped up in a big way and made Wade Barrett submit to the STF when Chris Jericho forced the Englishman to face Cena in his stead. ( PHOTOS) The raw talent of Barrett kept him in the match for a few minutes, but Cena’s experience proved the difference maker, and The Champ emerged victorious. His prize? Control over the stipulation of his WWE Title Match against Batista at WWE Over the Limit, which turned out to be the fateful “I Quit” Match that sealed The Animal’s fate in WWE.
January 4, 2008: Rey Mysterio def. Edge in 4:32
Interference from The Undertaker helped Mysterio defeat Edge in 4:32 to earn an opportunity at The Ultimate Opportunist’s World Heavyweight Title at the 2008 Royal Rumble. The Phenom’s sorcery left Edge incapacitated, allowing Mysterio to surpass the mark set by Chavo Guerrero’s earlier win over Funaki in 6:02. ( PHOTOS)
July 27, 2009: John Cena def. The Miz in 4:28
With a potential WWE Title bout against Randy Orton at stake, the Cenation leader wasted no time in forcing The Awesome One to tap to a mangling STF in July 2009. ( PHOTOS) The win was enough to negate earlier times by Mark Henry and Evan Bourne, giving Cena an opportunity to face The Apex Predator for the ultimate prize at SummerSlam.
December 26, 2005: Kane def. The Heart Throbs in 0:25
The swift rage of The Devil’s Favorite Demon helped him score a monstrous Beat the Clock Challenge victory when he pinned The Heart Throbs in 25 seconds. The Handicap Match win pushed The Big Red Monster past the 1:16 mark set by Daivari against Kurt Angle, and gave him the opportunity to enter the Elimination Chamber Match last at New Year's Revolution 2006.
