sMurfy books... WWE:FAN?!

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January

By virtue of defeating Drew McIntyre at Armageddon, Randy Orton is named as the first entry in a cross brand tournament to decide the Number One Contender for the WWE Championship at The Royal Rumble. A returning Goldust is granted the second spot by virtue of being the former Champion. Jinder Mahal, the reigning Intercontinental Champion, also gains a spot in the tournament, as does Bryan Danielson, Mahal's top challenger. Chris Jericho gains the fifth berth in the tournament, leaving three spots. On Raw, Santino Marella wins a Gauntlet match to earn the sixth spot. On Smackdown, Dolph Ziggler earns a spot by winning a battle royal. And NXT's Kane earns the remaining spot via random draw.

Orton defeats Ziggler in the first round, while Mahal overcomes Kane. Danielson surpasses Marella, while Jericho earns a tainted win over Goldust thanks to interference by Cody Rhodes. Orton defeats Mahal to advance to the final, while Jericho gets by Danielson. In the final, Orton pins Jericho to become the number one contender at the Royal Rumble.

Raw

G-$hadow's first defense of the Television Championship is set for the Royal Rumble, where Skip Sheffield gets the nod. Tyler Black challenges CM Punk for the Cruiserweight Championship, Punk turning face for this feud. Elsewhere, John Morrison feuds with Santino Marella, and Low Ki begins a feud with Drew McIntyre.

Raw sends nine men into the Royal Rumble match: Goldust, Drew McIntyre, Santino Marella, John Morrison, CM Punk, Mark Henry, Tyler Black, Justin Gabriel, and Heath Slater.

Smackdown

Jinder Mahal and Bryan Danielson continue their feud over the Intercontinental Championship, with a match scheduled for the go-home episode of Smackdown before the Royal Rumble. Arion, meanwhile, is set to defend the Hardcore Championship at the Rumble, taking on Christian of The Hart Legacy. Ted DiBiase is traded to Smackdown and begins a feud with Derrick Bateman over the value of money.

Charlie Haas' feud with Alberto Del Rio leads to Del Rio y Ricardo Rodriguez getting a Tag Team Championship match at the Royal Rumble.

Smackdown enters nine men in the Royal Rumble match: Jinder Mahal, Bryan Danielson, Sheamus, Charlie Haas, David Hart, R-Truth, Dolph Ziggler, Dean Ambrose, and Ted DiBiase.

NXT

Richie Steamboat regains the United States Championship on the final NXT of 2011. Jack Swagger is the first challenger to step up, and the two will meet on the go-home episode of NXT.

Maryse retains her title over Michelle McCool, but AJ Lee defeats Natalya in a number one contenders match. Raquel Guerrero continues training with Isis, but falls to Natalya on NXT.

NXT's Royal Rumble entrants: Chris Jericho, Jack Swagger, Richie Steamboat, William Regal, Mr. Harris, Damien Sandow, Kane, Wade Barrett, and Joseph Hennig.

The Royal Rumble
G-$hadow def. Skip Sheffield to retain the Television Championship
Maryse def. AJ Lee to retain the Women's Championship
NeXT def. Alberto Del Rio y Ricardo Rodriguez to retain the World Tag Team Championship
Arion def. Christian to retain the Hardcore Championship
Cody Rhodes def. Randy Orton to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Bryan Danielson won the Royal Rumble Match

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I'm not doing an entry/elimination order for the match, but the important stuff from the Rumble:

Sin Cara returned as one of the mystery entrants and eliminated Dean Ambrose.

Mark Henry betrayed NeXT and eliminated Charlie Haas from the match.

Norman Smiley was one of the mystery entrants, but was eliminated by Chris Jericho.

Mick Foley was the final surprise entrant, but was eliminated by Jinder Mahal.

John Morrison was the Iron Man of the match, lasting 55 minutes before being eliminated by Dolph Ziggler.

Shortest time in the match was Joseph Hennig who lasted less than thirty seconds before being tossed by Santino Marella.

The final four were Bryan Danielson, Chris Jericho, CM Punk, and Jinder Mahal.

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February

Raw

Goldust, having failed to win the Royal Rumble, quits the company. His tag team partner, John Cena undergoes a heel turn, claiming Goldust was washed up, anyway. This puts him into a feud with Randy Orton, who defends Goldust as a future Hall of Famer.

The battle to determine the number one contender for the Television Championship picks up, with Drew McIntyre overcoming John Morrison and Low Ki for the title shot. Tyler Black is the new Cruiserweight Champion after defeating CM Punk. Punk moves on to feud with Santino Marella, while Rey Mysterio and Yoshi Tatsu both seek a match with Black.

Mark Henry wages war on his former NeXT allies, beating both Young and Watson in singles competition.

Smackdown

Teddy Long announces that there will be no WWE Championship match at No Way Out. Instead, Bryan Danielson and Cody Rhodes will team up to face Jinder Mahal and Mason Ryan in the main event.

With Mahal preoccupied for the month, a number one contenders tournament is held. Dolph Ziggler defeats Christian, while Alberto Del Rio beats Charlie Haas, setting up the final for No Way Out.

Sin Cara debuts a darker look and attitude, challenging Ambrose to a match at No Way Out. Ted DiBiase goads Derrick Bateman into a match at No Way Out, with Kaitlyn's contract on the line.

The Hart Legacy want a shot at the Tag Team Championship, but first have to defeat Charlie Haas at No Way Out. Christian, meanwhile, takes on Darren Young in singles action.

NXT

Richie Steamboat retains his title against Swagger in their first encounter, but Swagger won't give up his title dreams. Tensions rise between Chris Jericho and Wade Barrett, the latter feeling the former hadn't held up his end of their bargain. Mr. Harris targets Kane, looking to make an impact as WrestleMania nears.

Triple B begins campaigning for the return of Cash in the Vault at WrestleMania. Layla debuts a new gimmick, in the vein of Mick Foley, and ends up at odds with Michelle McCool. With Isis' help, Raquel Guarder defeats Natalya in singles action. Beth Phoenix debuts on NXT and challenges Maryse. And Kharma finally has enough of the Women's Champion, laying her out after she retains against AJ.

No Way Out
Alberto Del Rio def. Dolph Ziggler in a number one contenders match
Ted DiBiase def. Derrick Bateman for Kaitlyn's contract
The Hart Legacy def. Charlie Haas and Arion
Dean Ambrose def. Sin Cara by disqualification
Darren Young def. Christian
Bryan Danielson and Cody Rhodes def. Jinder Mahal and Mason Ryan

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March

Raw

G-$hadow agrees to defend the Television Championship at WrestleMania, in the first-ever "$hadow Realm" Match. Low Ki and Drew McIntyre are chosen as the challengers.

In the Cruiserweight division, Rey Mysterio becomes the number one contender, putting him on a collision course with Tyler Black at WrestleMania.

The John Cena/Randy Orton conflict leads to a match being signed for WrestleMania.

John Morrison, CM Punk, and Santino Marella qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.

Smackdown

Following No Way Out, Cody Rhodes and Bryan Danielson begin to antagonize one another, including Cody targeting Danielson's girlfriend, Melina. Due to how heated the rivalry gets, Teddy Long adds a No-Holds-Barred stipulation to the match.

Jinder Mahal and Mason Ryan take out Ricardo Rodriguez after No Way Out. But Alberto Del Rio is able to get Babu to turn on the Intercontinental Champion, setting the stage for him to be in Del Rio's corner to neutralize Ryan's presence at WrestleMania.

Arion and Charlie Haas show signs of discord after their loss at No Way Out. Mark Henry uses this to advantage, beating both men in cross-brand matches thanks to them distracting one another. Finally, Teddy Long books a triple threat match for the Hardcore Championship at WrestleMania.

Sin Cara challenges Dean Ambrose to one final encounter, this time with the two locked inside a steel cage, to settle the score once and for all.

The Hart Legacy finally have their title shot against NeXT, and with Haas and Arion bickering with one another, it seems like for once, it will be strictly 2-on-2 at WrestleMania.

Dolph Ziggler, Christian, and Sheamus qualify for Money in the Bank.

NXT

Jack Swagger pins Richie Steamboat in a tag team match, earning him the right to choose the stipulation for their WrestleMania encounter. Swagger selects a Boot Camp match and promises to become the All American American United States Champion.

Mr. Harris challenges Kane to a match at WrestleMania, promising not to lose to the other Brother of Destruction this year.

Beth Phoenix defeats Layla, Michelle McCool, and Triple B in a number one contenders match, earning her shot at Maryse's Women's Championship at WrestleMania. But David Otunga grants Brie Bella's wish and reinstates the Cash in the Vault battle royal. Layla, Triple B, Kharma, Natalya, Raquel Guerrero, Michelle McCool, AJ Lee, and Eve Torres are selected to compete.

Chris Jericho, Wade Barrett, and Joseph Hennig qualify for Money in the Bank.

WrestleMania
John Morrison def. Chris Jericho, Christian, CM Punk, Joseph Hennig, Dolph Ziggler, Santino Marella, Wade Barrett, and Sheamus to win the Money in the Bank Ladder Match
G-$hadow def. Drew McIntyre and Low Ki in a "$hadow Realm Match" to retain the Television Championship
Charlie Haas def. Mark Henry and Arion to win the Hardcore Championship
Mr. Harris def. Kane
Triple B won the Cash in the Vault Battle Royal *Entry and Elimination Order below*
Tyler Black def. Rey Mysterio to retain the Cruiserweight Championship
The Hart Legacy def. NeXT to win the World Tag Team Championship
Beth Phoenix def. Maryse to win the Women's Championship
Sin Cara def. Dean Ambrose in a Steel Cage Match
Richie Steamboat def. Jack Swagger in a Boot Camp Match to retain the United States Championship
Jinder Mahal def. Alberto Del Rio to retain the Intercontinental Championship
John Cena def. Randy Orton
Bryan Danielson def. Cody Rhodes in a No-Holds-Barred Match to win the WWE Championship

Cash in the Vault Entry Order
1. Michelle McCool
2. Raquel Guerrero
3. Layla
4. AJ Lee
5. Natalya
6. Kharma
7. Eve Torres
8. Triple B

Cash in the Vault Elimination Order
Michelle McCool eliminated by Raquel Guerrero
AJ Lee eliminated by Kharma
Kharma eliminated by Natalya
Eve Torres eliminated by Layla
Raquel Guerrero eliminated by Layla
Layla eliminated by Triple B
Triple B def. Natalya in a Ladder Match to win the Cash in the Vault contract

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So now we hit the annual reset button called the draft...

Moved to Raw
AJ Lee, Aksana, Beth Phoenix, Big Show, Bryan Danielson, Epico, Eve Torres, The Great Khali, Kaitlyn, Melina, The Miz, Mr. Harris, Raquel Guerrero, Richie Steamboat, Primo, Tamina, Trent Barreta, and Wade Barrett

Moved to Smackdown
Alicia Fox, Chris Jericho, CM Punk, Erick Rowan, Hunico, John Morrison, Johnny Curtis, Natalya, Randy Orton, Rosa Mendes, Triple B, Trish Stratus, Yoshi Tatsu, and Zack Ryder

Moved to NXT
Alberto Del Rio, Amelia, Charlie Haas, Christian, Curt Hawkins, Drew McIntyre, G-$hadow, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Low Ki, Mason Ryan, Maxine, Ricardo Rodriguez, and Tyler Reks

The new rosters:

Raw



Raw General Manager: Jerry Lawler

Big Show
Bryan Danielson
Epico
Ezekiel Jackson
The Great Khali
Heath Slater
James Gibson (Jamie Noble)
John Cena
Justin Gabriel
Kevin Nash
Mark Henry
The Miz
Mr. Harris
Primo
Richie Steamboat
Rey Mysterio
Santino Marella
Skip Sheffield 
TJ Wilson (Tyson Kidd)
Trent Barreta
Tyler Black
Wade Barrett

AJ Lee
Beth Phoenix
Eve Torres
Kaitlyn
Raquel Guerrero
Tamina

Aksana
Matt Striker
Melina
Ranjin Singh

Jim Ross
Mick Foley

Tony Chimel


Smackdown!

Smackdown! General Manager: Teddy Long

Arion (Alex Riley) 
Babu (Peter Orlov)
Chris Jericho
CM Punk
Cody Rhodes 
David Hart (David Hart Smith) 
Dean Ambrose
Derrick Bateman 
Dolph Ziggler 
Erick Rowan
Hunico
Jinder Mahal 
John Morrison
Johnny Curtis
Kofi Kingston
Mamoon (Roman Leakee)
R-Truth
Randy Orton
Sheamus
Ted DiBiase
Yoshi Tatsu
Zack Ryder

Alicia Fox
Natalya
Triple B

Dylan McMahon
Nikki Bella
Rosa Mendes
Trish Stratus

Abraham Washington
Josh Mathews

Justin Roberts


NXT

NXT General Manager: David Otunga

Alberto Del Rio
Charlie Haas
Christian
Curt Hawkins
Damien Sandow
Darren Young
Drew McIntyre
Evan Bourne
G-$hadow (Brodus Clay)
Jack Swagger
Jey Uso
Jimmy Uso
Joseph Hennig (Michael McGuillicutty)
JTG
Kane
Low Ki
Mason Ryan
Percy Watson
Ricardo Rodriguez
Tyler Reks
Xavier Woods

Isis (Aloisia) 
Kelly Kelly
Kharma
Layla 
Maryse 
Maxine
Michelle McCool

Amelia (Jemma Palmer)
Brett DiBiase
Stephanie McMahon
Vickie Guerrero

Scott Stanford
William Regal

Lillian Garcia

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Made a couple of changes, since NXT had a larger roster than the other two shows. Still working out the divide for the women's division. Also, Raw had four Championships, so I moved G-$hadow to NXT.

EDIT: Never mind, Women's division is fine.

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OK, so the male rosters are 22/21/22 and the Divas(not counting managers) are 6/3/7.

Hmm... a huge disparity with the women's division. I can make it work, but it's just interesting. One key thing is to look at NXT's roster. Something important about the Divas I left there...

[mattj]

You gave us Cody/Danielson at Mania. How could I not be a fan of this?

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April

The month begins with the huge announcement that the Women's Championship, and the women's division as a whole, will be cross-brand from now on. Smackdown is left with only one Championship, but Teddy Long promises to rectify that in the near future...

Raw

In a staff shakeup, Jerry Lawler is let go from his General Manager position due to the want for fresh blood in the office. Therefore, his replacement is an interesting choice, as newly arrived Diva Raquel Guerrero is given the nod.

John Cena interrupts Bryan Danielson's WWE Championship celebration and challenges him to a title match. Mark Henry and The Miz also throw their hats in the ring, setting up a three-way battle for the number one contenders spot.

United States Champion Richie Steamboat faces many new challengers on Raw, with Wade Barrett being the front runner. A title match between the two is scheduled for the Raw before Backlash. Elsewhere in the midcard, a new face bursts onto the scene, Japanese star Sakamoto. The rookie blazes through his early competition and asks Raquel Guerrero for new competition.

Tyler Black keeps his stranglehold on the Cruiserweight Championship, defeating Rey Mysterio in a WrestleMania rematch, but towards the end of the month, Trent Barreta starts to become a serious threat for the gold.

The Fighters of Honor and The Rad Bromance battle over top contendership, but a new team soon takes the division by storm. Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli, The Kings Of Wrestling, have arrived.

Beth Phoenix takes Kaitlyn under her wing, mentoring the rookie Diva, now free from Ted DiBiase's influence. Eve Torres eyes John Cena, seeking an alliance, and maybe more.

Smackdown

Chris Jericho and CM Punk begin a feud over who is the Best In The World. After several weeks of confrontations and run-ins, a proper match is scheduled for the Smackdown before Backlash. Mr. Money In The Bank John Morrison finds himself in a rivalry with Dolph Ziggler, centered around both men's obvious athleticism.

Intercontinental Champion Jinder Mahal must deal with his former servant Babu, now going by his real name, Peter Orlov. Mahal wins the initial encounter, but it's obvious that Orlov is far from finished with his former boss.

Teddy Long announces the creation of a new Championship, the Pure Championship. An eight man tournament is ordered to crown the first Champion. Chris Jericho, CM Punk, John Morrison, Dolph Ziggler, Sin Cara, Sheamus, Randy Orton, and Dean Ambrose make up the field. In the first round, Jericho defeats Sheamus, Orton beats Ambrose, Morrison defeats Sin Cara, and Ziggler beats Punk thanks to a distraction by Jericho. In the semifinal, Punk returns the favor and costs Jericho his match with Randy Orton, while Ziggler defeats Morrison. In the final, Orton defeats Ziggler to become the first Pure Champion.

Highlight Reel reunites on Smackdown and begin a feud with Ted DiBiase and Yoshi Tatsu, working a sexism gimmick.

Triple B plays mind games with Beth Phoenix, but Natalya serves to neutralize the Cash in the Vault winner.

NXT

Low Ki defeats Drew McIntyre to earn a WWE Championship match at Backlash. McIntyre doesn't like being left out of the mix and makes every effort to derail Ki in his quest for the gold.

Television Champion G-$hadow feuds with Damien Sandow heading into Backlash. Alberto Del Rio and Christian start a friendly rivalry, with Del Rio challenging Christian to a match at Backlash.

The hardcore division heats up in a big way, with Kane, JTG, Jack Swagger, Evan Bourne, and Mason Ryan all looking for a shot at the gold. Bourne goes so far as to compete in a literal squash match(he destroys a squash in the ring) to prove he deserves the shot. In the end, Kane wins a number one contenders Scramble match to secure the match. Jack Swagger then turns face and feuds with the Japan-loving Welshman, Mason Ryan. And JTG, with two admirers watching him from the crowd, pairs off against Bourne, who looks to prove his worth in the division.

NeXT receive a rematch for the World Tag Team Championship at Backlash.

A match is scheduled between Layla and Michelle McCool, with the winner challenging Beth Phoenix at Backlash, but the loser must leave the WWE. And Maryse challenges Kharma to a contract vs. contract match, with the winner of that joining Beth and the winner of Layla/McCool for a triple threat match.

Backlash
G-$hadow def. Damien Sandow to retain the Television Championship
Layla def. Michelle McCool in a Loser-Leaves-Town Match
JTG def. Evan Bourne(Cameron and Naomi interfere to help JTG win)
Kharma def. Maryse in a Contract vs. Contract Match
Charlie Haas def. Kane to retain the Hardcore Championship
Mason Ryan def. Jack Swagger by count out
The Hart Legacy def. NeXT to retain the World Tag Team Championship
Alberto Del Rio def. Christian(Del Rio uses the ropes for leverage to pin Christian)
Beth Phoenix def. Layla to retain the Women's Championship(Kharma is attacked by Isis on her way to the ring, leaving the match one-on-one)
Bryan Danielson def. Low Ki to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship(Drew McIntyre interferes, costing Ki the match)

[Deleted]

Yeah, two years early with the Pure Championship. Again, my world, I do what I want.

I went back and moved Johnny Curtis to Smackdown because I really need tag teams. As of right now, we have:

Raw
Kings of Wrestling
Fighters of Honor
Rad Bromance
Latin Kings

Smackdown
Highlight Reel
Ted DiBiase and Yoshi Tatsu
Hart Legacy

NXT
NeXT
The Usos
Alberto Del Rio y Ricardo Rodriguez

And since Raw has the next PPV, Smackdown and NXT will get some fresh blood to liven things up a bit.

[Deleted]

In hindsight, I'd rather let Haas hold the Hardcore title for a while instead of immediately hot-shotting it to Kane. I can still get to where I want with Haas as Champ.

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May

Raw

Raquel Guerrero announces that Bryan Danielson will defend the WWE Championship in a fatal four-way match at Vengeance, against John Cena, Mark Henry, and The Miz. In the weeks leading up to the match, all three challengers get one up on the champion in tag team action or during in-ring brawls.

Wade Barrett defeats Richie Steamboat on the Raw before Backlash to become the United States Champion, but a rematch is set for Vengeance. Santino Marella accepts Sakamoto's challenge for better competition, setting up a match for Vengeance.

Trent Barreta earns a shot at Tyler Black, the two set to meet at Vengeance.

The Kings of Wrestling quickly earn a shot at the Tag Team Championship, while another new team hits the scene on Raw. Mr. Harris, using his first name Duke, calls in his brother, Bo Rotundo. The two end up in a feud with The Fighters of Honor, setting the stage for a showdown at Vengeance.

Eve Torres, now aligned with John Cena as The Cenaverse, along with personal interviewer Michael Cole, earns a shot at the Women's Championship by pinning AJ Lee.

Smackdown

Jericho and Punk have their first bout, with Punk coming out on top. Jericho then calls to light the demons of CM Punk's father and sister, as well as his relationship with Women's Champion Beth Phoenix, inciting Punk to demand a No-Holds-Barred match with Jericho on the Smackdown before Vengeance.

Peter Orlov manages to earn another shot at the Intercontinental Championship, while Hunico joins Mahal's side, giving the Champion an advantage once more.

Dolph Ziggler and John Morrison both pursue Randy Orton's Pure Championship, leading to a triple threat on the Smackdown before Vengeance. But in the midst of the chase for the gold, Morrison's manager Trish Stratus begins facing threats from an unknown stalker. Sin Cara also makes it known that he wants the Pure Championship, but must first contend with newcomer, Byron Saxton, backed by bodyguard Camacho.

Highlight Reel continue to feud with DiBiase and Tatsu, Bateman finally scoring a pinfall on DiBiase during one of their encounters.

Natalya and Triple B continue their rivalry, spun-off from Triple B's taunting of Beth Phoenix. The two meet in a Falls-Count-Anywhere match, with Nattie coming out on top.

NXT

Drew McIntyre and Low Ki continue their feud that started before WrestleMania, with their valets, Amelia and Maxine, getting involved. A mixed tag team match is set to take place at the end of the month.

Mason Ryan targets G-$hadow, looking to capture the Television Championship. Meanwhile, Alberto Del Rio turns heel after attacking Christian during a tag team match, intensifying their feud.

Charlie Haas is challenged by Jack Swagger, while Evan Bourne's attempts at proving himself lead him on a collision course with Kane. Damien Sandow shows off a new meanstreak, attacking JTG, Naomi, and Cameron after beating JTG in singles action.

NeXT's failure to regain the Tag Team Championship leads to them deciding to break off into singles competition.

Isis and Kharma feud, with Kharma using her power over Maryse to her advantage, letting Maryse take the beatings while she lays Isis out. And Kelly Kelly starts turning up at shows, lacking in proper hygiene and rambling on about how "her master" will soon be coming to NXT.

Vengeance
Duke Harris and Bo Rotundo def. The Fighters of Honor
Wade Barrett def. Richie Steamboat to retain the United States Championship
Beth Phoenix def. Eve Torres to retain the Women's Championship
Sakamoto def. Santino Marella
The Kings of Wrestling def. The Hart Legacy to win the World Tag Team Championship
Tyler Black def. Trent Barreta to retain the Cruiserweight Championship
Bryan Danielson def. Mark Henry, John Cena, and The Miz to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship

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June, Part 1

Triple H announces that NBC has agreed to produce a series of specials for the WWE, the first being the Great American Bash. At this event, an 18 man battle royal will be held to decide the number one contender for the WWE Championship at King of the Ring.

Raw

John Cena and Richie Steamboat cross paths, setting up a feud between the two, as well as their valets, Eve Torres and AJ Lee. Also, Rey Mysterio hooks up with The CenaVerse as a lackey.

Wade Barrett boasts about his victories over Richie Steamboat, but Raquel Guerrero informs him that he'll be defending the title at the Great American Bash, against Mark Henry.

Eve Torres sides with Triple B to even the score against Beth Phoenix and Natalya.

John Cena, Richie Steamboat, The Miz, Tyler Black, Santino Marella, and Sakamoto are selected as Raw's participants in the battle royal.

Smackdown

Chris Jericho defeats CM Punk in their rematch, after cracking him in the head with a beer bottle. Their feud escalates, with both men now out for blood.

Teddy Long announces that Jinder Mahal will defend the Intercontinental Championship against Peter Orlov at The Great American Bash.

Randy Orton remains Pure Champion after the triple threat, but the story coming out of the match is Trish Stratus being attacked by a masked man, before Morrison fights him off. JoMo promises to protect Trish at any cost.

A tag team match pitting Triple B and Eve Torres against Beth Phoenix and Natalya is announced for the Great American Bash.

Randy Orton, John Morrison, CM Punk, Chris Jericho, Dolph Ziggler, and Sin Cara will represent Smackdown in the battle royal.

NXT

Drew McIntyre and Amelia win the mixed tag team bout after Drew plants Maxine with the Future Shock. Ki wants payback, but McIntyre looks to dodge the World Warrior at every turn.

David Otunga announces Ryan vs. $hadow for the Television Championship at The Great American Bash.

NXT's representatives in the battle royal will be Drew McIntyre, Low Ki, Kane, Charlie Haas, Darren Young, and Percy Watson.

The Great American Bash
The Kings of Wrestling issue an open challenge to any team in the back. Duke Harris and Bo Rotundo accept.
Duke Harris and Bo Rotundo def. The Kings of Wrestling in a non-title match
Mason Ryan def. G-$hadow to win the Television Championship
Triple B and Eve Torres def. Beth Phoenix and Natalya(after the match, Beth challenges Triple B to face her for the Women's Championship on Smackdown)
Peter Orlov def. Jinder Mahal to win the Intercontinental Championship
Drew McIntyre wins the 18 man battle royal *Elimination order below*
Wade Barrett def. Mark Henry to retain the United States Championship(After the match, Barrett used a steel chair to destroy Henry's knee, putting him out of action indefinitely)

Battle Royal Elimination Order
Sakamoto eliminated by Dolph Ziggler
Charlie Haas eliminated by CM Punk
The Miz eliminated by Richie Steamboat
Richie Steamboat eliminated by John Cena
Santino Marella eliminated by Darren Young
Sin Cara eliminated by Drew McIntyre
John Morrison eliminated himself when he saw Trish being kidnapped on the TitanTron
Percy Watson eliminated by Darren Young
Tyler Black eliminated by Kane
Chris Jericho and CM Punk eliminated one another, then brawled to the back
Low Ki eliminated by Drew McIntyre
Darren Young eliminated by Kane
Randy Orton eliminated by Dolph Ziggler
John Cena eliminated by Kane
Dolph Ziggler eliminated by Kane
Kane eliminated by Drew McIntyre

[Deleted]

June, part 2

Raw

Raw is granted three berths in the 2012 King of the Ring. Wade Barrett defeats Richie Steamboat, Santino Marella beats The Miz, and Sakamoto upsets John Cena.

After costing each other their King of the Ring qualifiers, Raquel Guerrero orders a match between Cena and Steamboat for King of the Ring.

As the month nears it's end, Justin Gabriel emerges as a threat for the Cruiserweight Championship.

After their non-title victory at the Great American Bash, Duke Harris and Bo Rotundo are granted a Tag Team title match at King of the Ring.

Smackdown

Teddy Long announces the final encounter between CM Punk and Chris Jericho, an I Quit match at King of the Ring.

In Smackdown's King of the Ring qualifiers, Dolph Ziggler defeats Randy Orton, John Morrison beats Sin Cara, and Jinder Mahal beats Peter Orlov.

Triple B gets herself intentionally disqualified against Beth Phoenix, then cashes in to become Women's Champion. Natalya, who holds two wins over Triple B, is granted first shot at the new Champion.

NXT

Drew McIntyre deals not just with Bryan Danielson, but also Low Ki. Out of fear that Ki will ruin the WWE title match, David Otunga makes it a steel cage match, a move that earns him a severe beating from Ki.

NXT is given two King of the Ring spots. G-$hadow beats Charlie Haas, and Kane beats Evan Bourne.

Darren Young and Percy Watson both get to challenge Mason Ryan for the Television Championship.

King of the Ring
Dolph Ziggler def. Sakamoto(King of the Ring quarterfinal)
G-$hadow def. John Morrison(King of the Ring quarterfinal)(The Masked Man shows up to taunt Morrison)
Jinder Mahal def. Kane(King of the Ring quarterfinal)
Santino Marella def. Wade Barrett(King of the Ring quarterfinal)
Triple B def. Natalya to retain the Women's Championship
John Cena def. Richie Steamboat(Big Show joined the CenaVerse and helped cost Steamboat the match)
G-$hadow def. Dolph Ziggler(King of the Ring semifinal)
Jinder Mahal def. Santino Marella(King of the Ring semifinal)
The Kings of Wrestling def. Duke Harris and Bo Rotundo to retain the World Tag Team Championship
CM Punk def. Chris Jericho in an I Quit Match
Darren Young def. Mason Ryan and Percy Watson to win the Televison Championship
Jinder Mahal def. G-$hadow to win the King of the Ring
Bryan Danielson def. Drew McIntyre in a steel cage match to retain the WWE Championship(Low Ki prevented McIntyre from escaping the cage)

[Deleted]

July

Raw

The CenaVerse is revealed to be the handiwork of Paul Heyman. After Steamboat puts Heyman out of action, Raquel Guerrero signs a Falls Count Anywhere match for the end of the month.

Wade Barrett brags about putting Mark Henry out of action, but one person who isn't amused is Santino Marella. With a win over the US Champ at King of the Ring, he begins his mission to capture the gold. Sakamoto battles the returning Kevin Nash, now a heel using his friendship with Triple H to try and get one more World title run.

Justin Gabriel becomes thee number one contender for the Cruiserweight Championship, while his former tag team partner, Heath Slater, also makes a run at the gold.

Skip Sheffield, now possessing a tic that causes him to eat uncontrollably, forms a team with Titus O'Neil, who has an ass fixation. They begin climbing the ranks, as do The Latin Kings, refocused and set on regaining the World Tag Team Championship.

Beth Phoenix takes on a new role, giving Kaitlyn advice about her budding romance with NXT's Darren Young.

Smackdown

CM Punk earns these WWE Championship match at Unforgiven, by defeating Dolph Ziggler and Sin Cara in a Triple Threat match. Punk and Danielson's rivalry is built off of respect for one another's abilities, coupled with a shared desire to be the champ.

Hunico makes a run at the Intercontinental Championship, while Kofi Kingston goes on a losing streak. John Morrison seeks the identity of Trish's kidnapper. And Sheamus has a brief reemergence as a threat, with Layla at his side.

Dolph Ziggler, holding a number of non-title wins over Randy Orton, challenges The Viper for the Pure Championship at Unforgiven. Ted DiBiase strikes out on his own, looking to repent for his past actions, and redeem himself in the eyes of the fans.

In the tag team division, The Hart Legacy add The Road Dogg to their ranks, becoming 3 Live Kru. They earn a title shot at Unforgiven, while Sin Cara tries to persuade Chris Jericho to team with him. In the meanwhile, Teddy Long books Cara to face Jinder Mahal at Unforgiven.

Natalya is granted another shot at Triple B, but this time, it becomes a fatal 4-way, with Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres being added to the mix.

NXT

With David Otunga out of commission thanks to Low Ki, a new GM is named. Kelly Kelly reveals her master, and the new GM, The Rat King, who looks to dominate the world, beginning with NXT.

The increased antagonism between Drew McIntyre and Low Ki causes The Rat King to sign a loser-leaves-town match for the last NXT of the month.

With Darren Young the new Television Champion, his partnership with Percy Watson becomes more strained, and reaches it's peak when Young turns on Watson after they lose a match. Christian's feud with Alberto Del Rio concludes with a Street Fight, with Christian coming out the victor.

In the Hardcore Division, Evan Bourne finally earns his title shot against Charlie Haas, but fails to capture the gold. Damien Sandow and Jack Swagger cross paths in their chase of the gold, sparking a feud between the two. And JTG returns as Jayson The Grimm, along with a more gothic looking Naomi and Cameron. Jayson takes out Kane one week after returning to the brand.

Tyler Reks and Curt Hawkins team up as TMZ, while G-$hadow and Mason Ryan join forces to form an odd, but functional team.

Isis ends her feud with Kharma, who, along with Maryse, disappears from the WWE altogether.

Unforgiven
Dolph Ziggler def. Randy Orton to win the Pure Championship
Sheamus def. Kofi Kingston
Peter Orlov def. Hunico to retain the Intercontinental Championship
Natalya def. Triple B, Beth Phoenix, and Eve Torres to win the Women's Championship
The Kings of Wrestling def. 3 Live Kru to retain the World Tag Team Championship
Ted DiBiase def. Yoshi Tatsu
Jinder Mahal def. Sin Cara(Hunico interfered, but Chris Jericho ran him off, joining forces with Sin Cara to form The Saviors Of The Universe)
John Morrison confronted Trish's kidnapper, unmasking him to reveal Cody Rhodes
Bryan Danielson def. CM Punk to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship