Survivor Series News

- CM Punk defeated The Miz & John Morrison in a Triple Threat Match to retain the ECW Championship. Although it was a rather quick match, it was a very solid way to open up the PPV. CM Punk took out Miz early on with a quick kick to the head followed by sending both Miz and Morrison to the floor. Miz and Morrison started double-teaming Punk in the ring until Miz shoved Morrison away. Morrison sent Miz to the floor until both started exchanging offense in the ring. Morrison hit a quick corkscrew from the corner on Miz, but Punk broke up the pinfall attempt. Impressive spot saw Punk hit a huricanranna on Morrison from the top rope which sent Morrison into Miz who hit Morrison with a quick powerbomb. Punk with a bulldog and and underhook backbreaker on Miz. The finish saw Miz take out Morrison sending him to the floor and Punk hit the Go To Sleep on Miz for the win.

- Backstage, MVP informs the audience that Matt Hardy will be unable to wrestle tonight. They showed footage from Smackdown on Friday night when MVP attacked Hardy's knee.

- Mickie James, Maria, Torrie Wilson, Michelle McCool & Kelly Kelly defeated WWE Women's Champion Beth Phoenix, Jillian Hall, Melina, Victoria & Layla in a 10 WWE Divas Tag Team Match. Funny moment saw Melina attempt her usual entrance doing the splits, but she missed the ring apron. She laughed it off and did it a second time. Another quick match here that saw Mickie James kiss Melina and then kick her in the head for the win.

- A promo for WrestleMania 24 airs.

- Backstage, a shot of a concerned Hornswoggle is shown as Jonathan Coachman and William Regal are smiling about his match with The Great Khali later tonight.

- Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch defeated Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes to retain the World Tag Team Titles. Early on in the match, Holly sent Cade to the floor and Rhodes sent Murdoch to the floor as well. Cade and Murdoch began to isolate Holly from getting a tag to Rhodes. Rhodes got the high tag later on and took out Murdoch with a big high back body drop. Rhodes continued the offense on Murdoch with a bulldog and a big dropkick from the top rope. The finish saw Holly hit the ring and send himself over the top rope to the outside along with Cade. In the ring, Murdoch hit Rhodes with a modified Canadian Destroyer and got the pinfall. After the match, Holly got in Cody's face and left to the back without him.

- At ringside, Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, Michael Cole and JBL talk about how Matt Hardy is out of the 10-Man Elimination Match. JBL added that Mysterio is working injured as well.

- Triple H, WWE Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy, Rey Mysterio & Kane defeated Umaga, Mr. Kennedy, WWE U.S. Champion MVP, Finlay & Big Daddy V in a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match. Eliminations were as follows: Kane was eliminated first by Big Daddy V after a samoan drop and elbow drop. Rey Mysterio was eliminated second by Umaga after a samoan spike. MVP was eliminated third by Jeff Hardy after a Twist of Fate. Mr. Kennedy was eliminated fourth by Triple H after Big Daddy V went for an elbow drop on Triple H but missed and hit Kennedy instead. Big Daddy V was eliminated fifth by Triple H after he was hit with a double DDT by Triple H and Hardy. We are down to Triple H & Jeff Hardy vs. Umaga & Finlay. Finlay was eliminated sixth by Triple H following a Pedigree. Umaga was eliminated last after a Pedigree by Triple H and a Swanton Bomb by Jeff Hardy, with Jeff getting the pinfall on Umaga. I bet that surprised some people. Very solid match.

- The Great Khali defeated Hornswoggle via DQ. Wasn't much of a match at all. Shane McMahon came out first and introduced his father and then his half-brother Hornswoggle. A loud "WE WANT SHAQ" chant started up. Shaq is in the house tonight by the way. During the match, Hornswoggle kicked Khali's translator to the floor and spit green mist in his face. Hornswoggle then hid under the ring. The finish saw Finlay run down and hit Khali with the shillelagh followed by a low blow. Both Vince and Shane McMahon leave the ringside area to the back.

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WWE.com has announced that the Survivor Series main event between Randy Orton and Shawn Michaels will have two stipulations added to it.

1. HBK will not be allowed to use Sweet Chin Music, or he will be disqualified.
2. If Randy Orton is intentionally disqualified, he will lose the WWE Championship.

The Great Khali vs. Hornswoggle has been added to the card for WWE Survivor Series on Sunday, November 18.

Here is how the card looks at the moment:

WWE Championship Match
- Randy Orton (c) vs. Shawn Michaels

World Heavyweight Championship - Hell in a Cell Match
- Batista (c) vs. The Undertaker

Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match
- Triple H, WWE Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy, WWE Tag Team Champion Matt Hardy, Rey Mysterio & Kane vs. Umaga, Mr. Kennedy, WWE U.S./Tag Team Champion MVP, Finlay & Big Daddy V

- The Great Khali vs. Hornswoggle

WWE just announced on their website that Triple H, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Rey Mysterio & Kane will face Umaga, Mr. Kennedy, MVP, Finlay & Big Daddy V in a traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match.

It was announced during last night's WWE RAW that the main event for this year's Survivor Series would pit Shawn Michaels against Randy Orton for the WWE title.

As previously reported, Edge is also expected to make a return at this pay-per-view.

WWE.com has confirmed that Edge is coming back at this year's Survivor Series.

How do we know? Check out this photo from the official WWE website:

• In a dark match before the show last night, Carlito defeated Charlie Hass

• CM Punk was way over with the Philly crowd, most likely from the popularity of ECW in the area.

• After Survivor Series went off the air, Batista celebrated with the fans at ringside.

• Phillies centerfielder, Aaron Rowand (pictured, with Teddy Long), was in attendance. He had the following to say to WWE.com about the event:

“You see how much [the Superstars] get out there, how physical they really are ... You get your money’s worth when you come. You see the world of hurt these people actually go through.”

The following report is courtesy of wrestleview.com ...

- Team Legends (Ric Flair, Ron Simmons, Dusty Rhodes & Sgt. Slaughter) w/ Arn Anderson defeated The Spirit Squad w/ Mitch in a 4-on-4 Survivor Series Elimination Match. Arn Anderson and Mitch of The Spirit Squad were ejected early on in the match for interfering. Ron Simmons was eliminated when he was counted out for taking out Mitch to the back, then making it 4 on 3. Sgt. Slaughter was out next, making it 4 on 2 (Spirit Squad having the advantage). Nicky of The Spirit Squad was eliminated by Dusty Rhodes. Rhodes was the next one out, making Flair the last Legend left for his team. Mikey of The Spirit Squad was pinned by Flair. Kenny was out next, being pinned by Flair. Johnny was then the last eliminated when he tapped out to the Figure Four.

- A video package airs highlighting the events going into Chris Benoit vs. Chavo Guerrero tonight for the WWE United States Titles.

- Chris Benoit defeated Chavo Guerrero w/ Vickie Guerrero to retain the WWE United States Championship. Very solid match between Benoit and Chavo. The finish saw Vickie get up on the ring apron, but was knocked off when Chavo kicked Benoit away who was attempting a Sharpshooter. Chavo then attempted a roll-up, but Benoit rolled through it and applied a Crossface. Chavo then tapped out to give Benoit the submission victory to retain the WWE United States Title.

- Backstage, Todd Grisham was with Lita and Edge. Lita reminded everyone she is still retiring after tonight. While Edge was talking, Cryme Tyme snuck into the room and stole some items behind their backs.

- Mickie James defeated Lita to become the NEW WWE Women's Champion. The finish saw Mickie win following a big DDT on Lita to become the new WWE Women's Champion. After the match, Cryme Tyme came out with a box of "goodies" that they stole from Lita's locker room. Cryme Tyme sold some of her things to the crowd that included panties (that JBL bought for $100), Monistat and a vibrator as Lita threw a fit on the mic in the ring.

- Team DX (D-Generation X, The Hardy Boyz & CM Punk) defeated Team RKO (Edge, Randy Orton, Johnny Nitro, Gregory Helms & Mike Knox). DX did a lengthy introduction and had CM Punk say the "are you ready?" part of the promo when the fans in Philadelphia chanted for Punk. Mike Knox was the first one eliminated following some Sweet Chin Music from HBK. Johnny Nitro was out next, tapping out to CM Punk's Anaconda Vice making it 5 on 3, advantage Team DX. Gregory Helms was out next after he took a Twist of Fate and Senton Bomb from The Hardy Boyz - making it 5 on 2. Edge was out next getting some Sweet Chin Music from HBK. Randy Orton tried to run away, but was brought back into the ring and took some Sweet Chin Music followed by a Pedigree from Triple H to be eliminated. Team DX wins with the clean sweep.

- A promo for WWE Armageddon on December 17 airs.

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According to Dave Meltzer ...

• King Booker vs. Batista for the World Title is likely to be the main-event tonight and expect a new champion to be crowned.

• Team Flair are likely to go over Team Spirit Squad, who should be breaking up within the next few weeks.

• First blood matches are usually meant for the heel go over; with Kennedy on his way up, expect an actual loss for the Undertaker tonight.

• With Trish Stratus' successful retirement match last time, it is very unlikely the same will be done with Lita tonight. Expect Mickie James to win.

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According to WWE.com, Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper has been hospitalized in Oregon for surgery after being sent home from WWE’s tour of the United Kingdom. Piper’s original diagnosis was kidney stones. However, sources close to the situation say the former World Tag Team Champion’s surgery may be a result of disc problems.

Due to Piper's injury, he will not participate at Survivor Series and will be replaced by a legend to be named later. Ric Flair will now be the lone captain of the team, while Kenny will captain the Spirit Squad.