Alberto Del Rio def. Sgt. Slaughter
A Superstar badmouths the good ol’ US of A long enough and they’ll have Sgt. Slaughter raining down some shock and awe. After being accompanied to the ring by Chavo Classic, Alberto Del Rio unleashed yet another anti-American tirade. Soon, Sarge was all over him like camo on a corporal to challenge him to a match. Although Slaughter ran him through an obstacle course of hurt, the moneyed Mexican still managed to overcome and emerge victorious.

Wade Barrett def. R-Truth
Wade Barrett proved he isn’t simply a ruthless, petulant leader with a nasally English accent and greasy hair. The guy’s actually got chops. To demonstrate, Barrett faced R-Truth in singles competition and toppled the athletic Superstar. With both WWE Champion Randy Orton and John Cena looking on separately in the locker room area, the Englishman asserted himself just six days before his WWE Title Match at Survivor Series.

Kofi Kingston def. David Otunga
George “The Animal” Steele must have been feeling a bit peckish. During an Interpromotional Match pitting David Otunga against SmackDown’s Kofi Kingston, the WWE Hall of Famer ambled to the ring and, with a flash of his green tongue, began to devour the stuffing from one of the ring’s turnbuckles. The oddity distracted the Nexus disciple long enough to allow Kingston to take advantage for the win.

Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov def. The Usos
The borscht will burst and the risotto runneth over! Vladimir Kozlov & Santino Marella are sure to celebrate after becoming the No. 1 contenders to the WWE Tag Team Titles by defeating The Usos. Not even the encouragement of Tamina and her father, WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, could propel Jimmy & Jey over their worldly opponents, who must face champions and Nexus disciples Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater at Survivor Series.

The pair’s celebration, though, would have to wait. In the wake of their victory, an irate Sheamus charged the ring and unleashed fury. As he trained his ire on Santino, who had handed him an embarrassing upset weeks earlier, John Morrison entered and nailed him. Santino’s defender then revealed his motivation: He wasn’t about to let the Irishman get away with his bullying bull.

John Cena def. Alex Riley; WWE Champion Randy Orton and John Cena to face off during Piper’s Pit (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Agreeing to a match with John Cena seems easy enough. Actually participating in said match, well, that’s when things get a little dicey. Although he was supposed to face Cena, The Miz conveniently begged off, subbing in his apprentice Alex Riley instead. Cena had hoped to hobble The “Cleveland Screamer,” so that he would be unable to cash in his Money in the Bank contract. Instead, Cena made quick work of Riley with a crushing STF.

Afterward, WWE Champion Randy Orton sought retaliation against Miz for ambushing him the week prior. During The Viper's strike, though, Nexus members Husky Harris and Michael McGillicutty intervened, allowing Miz to scamper away. Disposing of the two “Nexi,” Orton then found himself facing Cena himself. Tensions could not be contained, and the two exchanged blows before a team of referees and trainers was able to separate the two.

Ezekiel Jackson def. The Brooklyn Brawler
The Brooklyn Brawler defeat Ezekiel Jackson? Fuggedaboutit! Accompanied by manager Harvey Wippleman, the old school icon challenged any of the new school Superstars to a match. Unfortunately for him, Jackson appeared more than eager to accept and defeated Brawler in impressive fashion.

WWE Tag Team Champions Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater def. The Hart Dynasty
After weeks of frustration with his partner’s performance, Tyson Kidd finally decided to bury the hatchet – right in David Hart Smith’s back. Before their non-title bout against WWE Tag Team Champions Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater, The Hart Dynasty duo appeared to be on the mend, agreeing to forego their recent difficulties. During the match, however, just as it appeared Hart Smith was gaining momentum, Kidd booted him in the face and deliberately cost him the match. He then walked off and left his befuddled partner alone in the ring.

Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler def. Mark Henry
Prior to his match against Mark Henry, Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler compared himself and his lady friend, Vickie Guerrero, to another Intercontinental couple, “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth. Although the comparison seemed about as believable as Ziggler’s hair color, the bottle blond did back up his boasts. He managed to win the interpromotional match by locking in a sleeper hold on The World’s Strongest Man.

John Cena vs. The Miz arranged
Ushering in “old school” night, legendary announcer “Mean” Gene Okerlund introduced WWE Hall of Famer “Cowboy” Bob Orton, father of the current WWE Champion. When the senior Orton informed the WWE Universe that his son Randy will prevail at Survivor Series this Sunday, his son’s opponent, Wade Barrett, took exception. The leader of The Nexus predicted a much different outcome, one that prompted The Miz to enter the fray.

Mr. Money in the Bank reminded the WWE Universe that he can cash in his title contract at any moment, forever altering the landscape of WWE and threatening to keep John Cena in Nexus indefinitely. That threat did not sit well with Cena, who confronted Miz and challenged him to a match, hoping to ensure that he is in no condition to cash in his contract. After thinking it over, Mr. Money in the Bank finally accepted the challenge.