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1/10 WWE in Rochester, Minn.: Hardy vs. Swagger, Cena vs. Jericho - Cena's reaction much different than in Canada Jan 11, 2009 - 2:47:15 AM
WWE Raw house show Report
January 10, 2009
Rochester, Minn. at the Mayo Civic Center
Report by Doug Clymer & Ryan Flanagan, PWTorch readers
Would guess the place was about 2/3 full; ringside and lower level seating was nearly sold out while upper level was light in some sections. Referees for this evening's event were Scott Armstrong and Charles Robinson.
(1) ECW champion Matt Hardy beat "The All American American" Jack Swagger by pinfall to retain the ECW Title after a Twist of Fate. (11 minute match, ***)
(2) Women's champion "The Glamazon" Beth Phoenix beat Melina by pinfall to retain the WWE Women's Title after a double chicken wing facebuster. (8 minute match, ***)
(3) World tag team champions John Morrison & The Miz beat Cryme Tyme (Shad Gaspar & JTG) by pinfall to retain the WWE World tag team titles after Morrison hit Shad Gaspar with the Moonlight Drive. (9 minute match, ***1/2)
(4) Finlay (with Hornswoggle) beat "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry (with Tony Atlas) in a Belfast Brawl anything goes match after Finlay hit Henry with his shillelagh. (12 minute match, **1/2)
There was about a 15-20 minute intermission.
(5) Intercontinental champion William Regal (with Layla) beat Kofi Kingston by pinfall to retain the IC Title after Regal hit Kofi with a high knee. (13 minute match, **)
(6) Randy Orton & Cody Rhodes beat C.M. Punk & Rey Mysterio by pinfall after Orton hit Punk with an RKO. (20 minute match, ****)
(7) World Hvt. champion John Cena beat Chris Jericho by submission to retain the WWE World Heavyweight title with an STFU. (17 minute match, ****1/2)
Good house show; the superstars gave the crowd what they wanted to see.
Best heat (heels): Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, John Morrison, The Miz
Best heat (faces): John Cena, Matt Hardy, C.M. Punk, Rey Mysterio
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