WWE House Show Results 10/12: Jonesboro, AR

Report by James Cohorn PWInsider

Matt Striker handled the announcing.

AJ was introduced to start the show. She said that she hated to be the bearer of bad news but was interrupted by CM Punk. Punk said that he has good & bad news & that he had figured who he would face at Hell In A Cell & the bad news is that Cena is not here & he wins by forfeit. AJ said that she made a decision, Punk could defend his WWE Title against Ryback or be stripped of it.

It was mentioned that you could get a refund because Cena was not here because of injury.

1. WWE Tag Team Title Match: Daniel Bryan & Kane vs. The Primetime Players: Titus O’Neil & Darren Young-Kane hits a Chokeslam on Young but Bryan nails Kane with knees to his back then Bryan locks on the No Lock for the win.

Santino appeared on the Tron telling the Miz that he would do whatever it takes to get the Intercontinental Title back.

2. Intercontinental Title Match: Santino Marella vs. The Miz-Santino attempts the Cobra but gets met with a boot. Santino tries a bridge but only gets a two count. The Miz hits the Skull Crushing Finale for the win. The Miz is working over Santino after the match. Kofi comes out & goes after The Miz. Santino hits the Cobra & Kofi Trouble In Paradise on The Miz.

World Heavyweight Title Match is the fans choice match. It is between a 2 out of 3 Falls Match or Last Man Standing between Sheamus & The Big Show.

3. Divas Match: Layla vs. Kaitlyn-Layla gets the win.

A brand new Sponsorship was announced with Hot Pockets which features Snoop Dog & Brodus Clay in a video.

4. Brodus Clay with Cameron & Naomi & Sin Cara vs. Cody Rhodes & Damien Sandow-Sin Cara gets the win over Sandow for his team.

5. Special Attraction Match: Jinder Mahal vs. Justin Gabriel-Gabriel wins with the 450 Splash.

6. World Heavyweight Title Match: Last Man Standing Match-The Big Show vs. Sheamus-Sheamus picked The Big Show with White Noise & attempted The Brogue Kick but missed & Show Chokeslammed Sheamus. Sheamus won after The Big Show didn’t answer the 10 count after a Brogue Kick.

7. Main Event Match for the WWE Title: Ryback vs. CM Punk-Ryback started on the offensive with his power. Punk tries to leave but Ryback chases him down & then Press Slammed him through the second rope for 2 count. Punk tries to leave again but Ryback stops him & they brawl outside. Punk whips Ryback into the steel steps twice & then starts to work over Ryback in the ring as he slows the pace down. Punk tries to go off the second rope but Ryback catches him with a Fall Away slam. Punk then hits a Crossbody & works to slow the pace down again. Payback with a Suplex to gain control for a minute. Punk with the Flying Elbow Drop from the top but Ryback kicks out at two. Punk gains control again. Punk slaps Ryback & that sets him off. Ryback gains control. Ryback attempted Shell Shocked but Punk slips out of it. Punk then with a low blow & gets dq’ed. Ryback after a disqualification. Punk then says that he is the reigning & defending WWE Champion. Ryback then hits Shell Shocked on Punk to end the show.

I would estimate the crowd around 3,000-4,000.