January 4 , 2010 Monday Night RAW results The January 4 , 2010 Edition of RAW was a televised Professional wrestling show by the WWE ' s RAW brand , which took place on January 4 , 2010 at The Nutter Center in Dayton , Ohio . The Guest Host was Bret " The Hitman " Hart . Summary . The conclusion of the WWE Title Match at Survivor Series 1997 between then - champion Bret “ The Hitman ” Hart and Shawn Michaels remains one of the most controversial episodes in WWE history . Hart was forced to relinquish his title to HBK after the referee called for a quick bell while Michaels had his opponent locked in Hart ’ s signature submission hold , The Sharpshooter , despite the fact that Hart never submitted . The incident , known as the “ Montreal Screwjob , ” left a bitter taste in Hart ’ s mouth , including a palpable disdain for both Michaels and the man who orchestrated his defeat , Mr . McMahon . While revenge has always nourished motivation , time continues to mend old wounds , which seemed to be the case when Hart addressed the audience at the top of Raw . Not only did the former five - time WWE Champion and WWE Hall of Famer thank the WWE Universe for their support , he also called out Michaels in an effort to bury the hatchet . Michaels obliged , and the two talked openly about their feelings from that night and beyond . The men concluded their conversation with a handshake and , eventually , a heartfelt embrace . Perhaps in a forgiving mood , Hart even called out Mr . McMahon , who nonetheless did not emerge to join the two in the ring . In the wake of a serious leg injury that will have Melina out for several months , WWE has arranged a Divas Championship Tournament to determine a new champion . The first round witnessed Maryse facing off against Brie Bella , who was accompanied by her twin sister , Nikki . Just as it appeared the conceited Canadian had gained an advantage , Nikki switched places with her weary sister . After a futile attempt to alert the referee , the beautiful blond took matters into her own lethal hands and finished Nikki off herself to prevail and move to the next round . United States Champion The Miz loves to be seen and , unfortunately , heard . Which may explain why he sat in on commentary to watch the Fatal Four Way Match featuring MVP , Mark Henry , Carlito and Jack Swagger to determine the No . 1 contender for the U . S . Title . When the dust , and Miz ’ s mouth , finally settled , Montel Vontavious Porter emerged victorious among the field and will face the self - proclaimed “ Awesome ” Superstar for the championship . Chris Jericho had his chances . The SmackDown Superstar and his partner , Big Show , held the Unified Tag Team Championships for months , which allowed Jericho to appear on all WWE brands , including Raw . Last month , however , Jeri - Show dropped the titles to Triple H & Shawn Michaels . Ever since , the arrogant Superstar has done everything in his power to recapture the titles , which would once again allow him to launch his petty attacks on Raw . Jericho ’ s whining , however , simply wasn ’ t enough . When Jeri - Show teamed up against DX , The Game and HBK , with a little help from Hornswoggle , managed to overcome their opponents and bid Jericho a gleeful goodbye . A man comfortable with destroying opponents inside a ring , Mike Tyson , will act as special guest host of Raw next week . This won ’ t be the first time the boxing legend has joined Raw , and this time is sure to be just as memorable . Sheamus continued his frightening reign . After retaining his title last week against John Cena , the WWE Champion came crowing . After bragging that he is now the best there is and the best there will ever be , Sheamus was confronted by a courageous Evan Bourne , who stepped forth to challenge him . While the high - flyer demonstrated that speed and agility can stagger a giant , The Celtic Warrior managed to hinder and hobble Bourne , persisting on his path of ruin . Last Monday , Randy Orton gave his Legacy charges , Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase , an ultimatum : Win your match or be barred from the group . This week , the Legacy ringleader was forced to choke down a spoonful of his own medicine . Earlier in the evening , Rhodes & DiBiase confronted their mentor and told him that if he lost his match against Kofi Kingston , he would be booted from the group . With Rhodes & DiBiase looking on at ringside , The Viper clashed with Kingston in a rivalry that has boiled over several times in the past . On this occasion , though , Orton would prevail , perhaps in part due to a bit of unexpected incentive . If Bret Hart ’ s appearance on Monday Night Raw could be summed up in one world , that ’ s it . The former five - time WWE Champion and WWE Hall of Famer seemed determined to bring perspective and resolution to the controversial events of the past , most glaringly the infamous “ Montreal Screwjob . ” Like a leery mountain lion guarding his pride , Mr . McMahon invited Hart into the ring . While the two proud men initially reacted defensively , trading cold words and icy glares , their distrust eventually began to thaw . The Chairman even announced that Hart ’ s father , famous trainer Stu Hart , would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this spring . After the two had shaken hands and raised their arms in a triumphant truce , however , Mr . McMahon reverted to form , hitting the WWE Hall of Famer with a low blow that left him in a fetal position in the center of the ring . Like unicorns , the Loch Ness monster and the lost city of Atlantis , the return of Bret Hart to WWE seemed merely the stuff of legend , a sight among the WWE faithful that would never come to fruition . Then it happened . After a controversial exit and a 12 - year absence , The Excellence of Execution agreed to return to WWE as the first special guest host of Raw to kick off the new year . Even Bigfoot himself couldn ’ t have proven a more exciting host … or more shocking .