Tokyo, Japan (August 21st, 2010) Randy Orton beat Wade Barrett.
Barrett came out first and cut a great promo, saying he’d been studying some Japanese. The crowd disagreed with his assessments of ‘Nexus-ichiban’ (number one) and ‘Japan-not ichiban.’ His lessons amounted to one word then. Barrett said he was sending out an open challenge and Orton obliged. They had about twelve minutes of a normal Orton match, solid if unspectacular. Toward the end, Otunga came out to interfere, but a miscue led to the Nexus members butting heads and Orton landing the RKO. He followed up with an emphatic second RKO before scoring the pin, which might not say good things about Nexus going forward. Barrett definitely looked comfortable with the big star though.

Gallery Links:
- RAW Houseshow – 08/21/2010 – Tokyo, Japan
- Special Tours > 2010 > Shanghai, China 2010

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RANDY ORTON vs. JUSTIN GABRIEL — If Gabriel loses, he’s out of Nexus
They came face-to-face after the opening bell and Orton glared down at Gabriel, who shoved him in the chest. Gabriel landed a few kick strikes, but Orton began dominating the match. Orton was in control, ready to take it home, but, suddenly, WWE champion Sheamus showed up ringside. Orton rolled to the outside and they started fighting on the outside before taking it over the guardrail to the front row. The ref reached a ten count and Orton was counted out, giving Gabriel the win. Meanwhile, Orton and Sheamus continued to brawl among the fans. Roberts then announced Gabriel as the winner, giving Orton pause.

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They rolled a video package on Sheamus taking folks out since he joined WWE. They cut back to the arena to show Sheamus watching the video with a smile, then filled the screen with the video again. Sheamus smiled after they showed him taking out Triple H and vowing to do the same to Orton at Summerslam. Back in the ring, Sheamus said he’s ended careers in the ring and right now, he wants to call out Randy Orton. Sheamus wasn’t done, but Orton’s music interrupted to bring him out.

“‘Wrestlemania XXVI’ was earlier this year. This Saturday will be basically a recap and the highlights from ‘Wrestlemania XXVI,’” said Orton.

WWE Superstars, such as Orton, John Cena and Triple H entertained a sold-out crowd in March at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

The highlights during the NBC special will feature what turned out to be one of the greatest matches in WWE history.

“Shawn Michaels and the Undertaker was one of the biggest matches of the year. Shawn Michaels of course isn’t with us any longer. He retired, and that was his last match, so if you haven’t seen it, that’s one match you won’t want to miss,” said Orton.

More than 72,000 fans were on their feet throughout the emotional roller coaster of athleticism. The two immortals put on a performance that thrilled the audience and in the end, reduced grown men to tears.

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In-ring: The Miz walked out to the ring for the main event. Miz said Randy Orton made a big mistake last week when he ruined his MITB cash-in opportunity. Miz said Orton will pay for what he did. He said Orton’s best-case scenario is that he beats Sheamus for the WWE Title, but what happens next? Miz said his moment comes next. “Can the voices in your head hear me, Orton?” Miz shouted. He said it’s inevitable he will be WWE champion, so get used to it. Miz held up the MITB briefcase. “Because I’m The Miz…and I’m awesome!” he shouted, getting in his full catch phrase this time. Cole, as expected, talked up Miz. Randy Orton then came out with an icy glare for Miz.

RANDY ORTON vs. U.S. champion THE MIZ — non-title match
Miz and Orton locked up early on, then Orton exploded out of the corner with a clothesline. Lawler talked about Miz being the “best thing in Cleveland” now that LeBron James has left. “That’s sad!” Cole said. That was odd, as WWE promotes their stars as huge deals, so why would it be sad?, and Cole typically talks up Miz like he’s the best thing to ever happen in WWE history. Weird comment from Cole, even if he was trying to knock Cleveland in the process. Orton continued to beat down Miz, including a slow set-up for a slingshot into the bottom rope. Orton eventually knocked Miz to the floor and Sheamus walked out on-stage. Cut to break with business about to pick up.