(7) Antonio Cesaro vs. Alberto del Rio
The United States champion controls the early going of the match as Jerry Lawler puts over how confident Cesaro was going into this match. Alberto del Rio battled back and connects with a superkick to Cesaro, followed by a back-stabber off the ropes. The World champ heads up to the top rope and comes down with an ax-handle attempt, but Cesaro counters with a huge uppercut! 1…2…No, del Rio kicks out. Cesaro straps on a waist lock and attempts a German suplex, but del Rio turns the momentum and reverses into the Cross Arm Breaker! Cesaro taps out.
Results Alberto del Rio wins via submission
Josh Matthews tries to get a word with Kane, but the Big Red Monser says nothing. He simply holds the legendary urn in his arms and walks away.
After another commercial break, WWE runs the clip of Paul Bearer introducing the fans to Kane for the first time.
A video package airs for John Cena and the Rock at WrestleMania – the song is "Letters From the Sky" by Civil Twilight, if anyone is interested.
Randy Orton makes his way to the ring for this tag team contest as we go to another commercial break.
(8) Randy Orton & Sheamus vs. Team Rhodes Scholars
The Bella Twins did not accompany Team Rhodes Scholars to the ring for this match, despite just being featured with them backstage an hour prior. Randy Orton works Sandow early on, before tagging in Sheamus who lunges over the top rope with a battering ram. Sandow tags in Cody Rhodes and the heels send Sheamus over the top rope – Rhodes goes on the attack as we go to another commercial break.
Orton is actually in control as we come back, as he fights to the top rope with Cody Rhodes and gets a superplex on his former Legacy partner. Sheamus gets the hot tag and dumps Cody to the outside. Sandow takes the ten signature chops across his chest, caught up in the ropes, and brings him into the ring for White Noise. Sheamus fires up for the Brogue Kick, but Cody Rhodes hits the ring and takes an RKO from Randy Orton. Sheamus gets the Brogue on Sandow for the 1-2-3.
Results: Randy Orton and Sheamus wins via pinfall
After the match, Sheamus and Orton shake hands and celebrate in the corner posts. No tease towards a heel turn for either man this week.
