-WWE's 2011 Survivor Series pay-per-view opens with a commemorative video package celebrating historic moments at Survivor Series in its 25-year history, with highlights including the debut of The Undertaker, The Montreal Screwjob, The Fall of the Alliance, The First Elimination Chamber Match and Cena’s reluctant three-count on Wade Barrett. The package concludes with a frame-by-frame profile of each of the participants in tonight’s main event elimination tag match teasing that one or more of them will leave their mark on Survivor Series history tonight.
-And we’re live from Madison Square Garden as Jim Ross, at the request of Interim RAW GM, joins the broadcast table and welcomes us to the 25th Anniversary of Survivor Series. In celebration of this monumental occasion, WWE has customized a broadcast booth to house ALL FIVE commentators to call the action tonight.
Traditional Survivor Series 5-on-5 Elim. Tag Match: Team Orton v. Team Barrett
We go to the ring and Team Orton enters first, with John Morrison leading the way, followed by the Tag Team Champions, Air Boom, then Ted DiBiase before Randy Orton rounds up the troops at ringside.
Vickie Guerrero enters to “Excuse Me” and the usual cascade of boos before announcing that as a “Survivor Series Special” she has extended her clientele to another member of tonight’s elimination tag match. With that she introduces Jack Swagger and her newest client, Drew McIntyre. Cody Rhodes enters next before Tyson Kidd enters accompanied by Captain Barrett.
Barrett tries to formulate a strategy of attack on the entrance ramp before sending Swagger, Kidd and McIntyre forth. As the trio approaches the ring apron, they are promptly met by the trio of Morrison and Air Boom nailing a Triple Plancha before the match can even start. Chaos ensues with Barrett and Rhodes charging into the ring, only for Rhodes to be met with a clothesline by DiBiase that sends him over the top rope to the floor. Barrett is nearly dropped with an RKO, but blocks and retreats to the outside. A standoff takes place before the referee restores order and we’re ready to start.
Cody Rhodes starts off with Evan Bourne. Bourne comes at Rhodes furiously with a frenzy of kick variations before concluding with a set of three frankensteiners that ends with Rhodes being dropped from his knees face first into the canvas. Bourne ascends the top rope for Air Bourne, but can’t capitalize quickly enough. Rhodes rolls out of the way and Bourne corrects his position to land on his feet. Bourne attempts a shiranui, but it’s far too easily countered into Cross Rhodes. Rhodes spikes Bourne head first into the mat to score the first elimination of the bout.
Ted DiBiase enters the contest. A traditional collar-and-elbow tie-up results in a solid flurry of chain wrestling. Cody tries an early pin attempt, but a re-energized DiBiase kicks out before the ref has a chance to log a 1-count. Rhodes maintains control with a headlock, but DiBiase tosses him off only to have Cody come off the ropes with a Goldust throat thrust. Cody follows up with a knee drop and a flying lariat as DiBiase gets back to his feet. Rhodes attempts a top-rope Moonsault and very impressively lands on his feet as DiBiase rolls out of the way. Cody regains his bearings and drops DiBiase with a Silver Spoon DDT.
Feeling indestructible, Rhodes begins to grandstand. Rhodes attempts to connect with the Beautiful Disaster, but DiBiase ducks out of the way and attempts a rebound clothesline of his own. Cody dodges and positions for Cross Rhodes, but before he can execute the hold, DiBiase counters BEAUTIFULLY into Dream Street and picks up the surprise three-count as Cody is eliminated. In disbelief, Cody argues the count with the referee before getting escorted away by officials.
This draws in Drew McIntyre, who blindsides DiBiase with a Big Boot. McIntyre helps DiBiase to his feet and attempts to put him away with The Scot Drop, but Ted grabs the top rope for leverage, sending Drew crashing to the mat and buying DiBiase time to tag to Kofi Kingston. Kofi enters with a Springboard Body Press and records a two-count before McIntyre scrambles to the corner to tag in Jack Swagger. Taking a page from McIntyre’s book, Swagger plants a boot directly in Kofi’s face before applying a waistlock in an attempt for a German suplex, only to have Kofi counter into a victory roll and another two count.
Swagger rises to his feet and walks into a springboard back elbow. Swagger rises again and is dropped with a double Mongolian Chop. Swagger gets up a third time and is monkey flipped to the other end of the ring. Infuriated, Swagger retreats to the outside for a pow-wow with Barrett and company. Kofi waits casually in the corner as Swagger returns to the ring. The two-time All-American charges the corner and walks directly into a Pendulum Kick and Kofi ascends the ropes as Swagger stumbles out of the corner. Kingston attempts a high-flying Body Press but is captured mid-dive. As Swagger attempts to capitalize, Kofi rolls through into a Steamboat-style roll-up for two-and-a-half. Kingston drops Swagger with S.O.S. but can only get a two-count also. As Kofi readies for the Boom Drop, Swagger has it scouted and captures Kingston with an Ankle Lock on the descent. Kofi struggles at first, then counters with a back foot enziguri that pushes Swagger into the corner. Kofi gingerly charges on the sore ankle and lands a Koronco Buster. But on the roll-down, Kofi is caught in perfect position for a Swagger Gutwrench Powerbomb. Swagger covers the flattened Kingston for the elimination.
DiBiase re-enters and Swagger tags to McIntyre, who quickly catches a flying High Knee to the face. DiBiase follows up with a Million $ Fist Drop and an elevated spinebuster for two. DiBiase goes to lock in Dream Street again but Cody Rhodes re-enters the match and drops DiBiase with Cross Rhodes. As officials escort Rhodes to the exit AGAIN, this opens the door enough for McIntyre to drop Ted with a Hangman’s neckbreaker and FutureShock for the next elimination.
Enter Randy Orton. Orton trades holds briefly with McIntyre before Drew gains the upper hand and drops the Viper with a Jumping Arm Breaker. Priming for the kill, McIntyre preps to deliver another FutureShock DDT, getting Orton into position. Orton stealthily escapes the hold and counters with a devastating RKO. Orton tags to Morrison who immediately scales the ropes and delivers Starship Pain to log the three count and earn the elimination.
Barrett finally enters the match and jumps Morrison from behind, delivering a Spinning Side Slam for a two count. The captain attempts a Diving Elbow Smash, but Morrison rolls out of the way. Morrison takes advantage of a downed Barrett by throwing a knee into his face, but only gets two. A standing shooting star press gets two and a half, but still not enough. Morrison attempts a Moonsault Side Slam, but Barrett throws elbows to counter out and set up for Wasteland. Morrison wriggles free and sets up for a Flying Chuck, but Barrett ducks, throws a mule kick to Morrison’s midsection and tags to Swagger.
Swagger capitalizes with a running knee lift before cinching in an abdominal stretch. Morrison expends most of his energy escaping the hold and sets up for Moonlight Drive, but it’s easily countered into a back suplex. Swagger attempts a Swagger Bomb in the corner, but Morrison gets the knees up. Morrison attempts another Starship Pain, but discovers that his ribs won’t support the move. Morrison instead attempts a Nitro Blast Superkick, but is caught upon delivery and placed in Swagger’s Ankle Lock. Morrison struggles valiantly for several minutes before Swagger applies a leg grapevine and simply has no other option but to tap out.
With Orton all alone, Swagger first approaches, then decides against it, instead tagging in Tyson Kidd. Kidd springboards from the top rope and lands directly into and RKO for a quick three count.
Swagger charges, but Orton meets him first with a Snap Scoop Powerslam for two. Orton throws a European Uppercut and follows with a Lou Thesz Press before executing an Orton Stomp and punctuating with a thunderous knee drop. Orton hits the inverted backbreaker and drapes a wounded Swagger over the middle rope before dropping him with a vicious Viper DDT. Orton moves in for the kill and plants Swagger with the third RKO of the evening for the elimination.
A livid Vickie Guerrero storms into the ring and begins shoving Orton, much to his disbelief. Vickie continues to berate Orton, poking him in the chest before finally slapping him across the face. Swagger returns to his feet and punches the ref’s lights out for logging the pinfall. Swagger gets back in Orton’s face and Orton reciprocates with another RKO to Swagger, Vickie attempts to leave the ring, but Orton grabs her by the back of her head. Orton shrugs off her prior abuses and drives Vickie to the mat with yet another RKO that absolutely UNGLUES Madison Square Garden. People are on their feet applauding Orton. As the smoke clears, the wheels begin to turn and Orton gets that sick smile on his face. Orton backs into the opposite corner and delivers the most devastating punt possible to Vickie Guerrero and the roof has come off of the arena. A “THANK YOU RANDY” chant erupts from the crowd.
Vickie does a stretcher job, and as Orton looks on, DOLPH ZIGGLER emerges through the crowd and slams Orton neck first into the canvas with a Zig Zag. As the referee comes to, Wade Barrett, who has been laying low since his tangle with Morrison, picks up the scraps of a prone Orton, dropping him with Wasteland to log the final three count.
SOLE SURVIVOR: Wade Barrett
-Barrett leaves the ring victorious while Ziggler admires his handiwork and runs back up the ramp to tend to Vickie while a furious Orton regains his composure, seething in the ring.
-Zack Ryder is seen backstage, fiddling with his flip camera, chatting up random expendable divas and excitedly announcing that he got enough signatures on his Twittition to have John Laurinaitis grant him the match he so desperately wanted, a United States Championship rematch with Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler jumps Ryder from behind, savagely beating on the Long Island Iced Z with every weapon within reach before finally throwing Ryder through both the catering table and a plate glass window. Ziggler approaches the downed Ryder and tells him that when it comes to the United States Championship, “I’m DEAD SERIOUS, BRO...”
-Michael Cole, in a desperate attempt for any last attention he can get, climbs up on the announce table and asks for the crowds attention. BOO, YOU SUCK...you know the routine by now. Cole ends up in the ring and just when no one in attendance can take anymore, Cole is interrupted by STEPHANIE MCMAHON. The Billion-Dollar Princess informs Michael Cole that the McMahon family has become exceedingly disappointed in Cole’s job performance as of late. Steph even produces the paperwork from the Nielsen Ratings that indicate that it’s not only the broadcast desk that has grown fatigued of Michael Cole, but the audience at home as well. In fact, every segment that Cole was featured prominently in over the last eight months has tested as the segment that has lost the most viewers on a weekly basis. Mrs. McMahon tells Cole that he has one last chance to salvage his career, in a match, or else he will be fired on the spot. Stephanie tells him to get ready because his match is next and it’s against DANIEL BRYAN.
Daniel Bryan v. Michael Cole (Michael Cole’s career is on the line)
Daniel Bryan, who has been waiting for this moment since his days on NXT, stalks Cole methodically. Cole backs himself into a corner, drops to his knees and begins begging Bryan to spare him his career. Bryan isn’t having any of it though, as he begins throwing roundhouse kicks to Cole’s ribs. Numb with pain, Cole is helpless as Bryan throws a crushing final kick to Cole’s temple. Cole crumples to the mat and is promptly locked into Cattle Mutilation and the referee has no option but to stop the match as Cole is unconscious.
Winner: Daniel Bryan
-Cole is helped back to his feet by officials so as he can be told in person by Stephanie McMahon that he has been FIRED. Cole is escorted out of the arena as the crowd serenades him.
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