February 28 , 2011 Monday Night RAW results The February 28 , 2011 Edition of RAW is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE ' s RAW brand , which took place on February 28 , 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo , New York . Summary . After months away from Raw recuperating from an injury suffered at the hands of Sheamus , Triple H has returned with renewed determination . The Cerebral Assassin explained to the WWE Universe that , although he has accomplished an enormous amount in WWE , he has yet to enjoy an unadulterated WrestleMania moment , one not overshadowed by other Superstars . Were he to defeat The Undertaker and put an end to The Deadman ’ s undefeated streak at The Show of Shows , then , and only then , could he experience such a moment . After The King of Kings ’ speech , the man who hobbled him months earlier paid a visit . King Sheamus interrupted and swaggered up to Triple H . It was unclear precisely what the Irishman expected , but what he received instead was a long overdue Pedigree through an announce table . Time to “ pay ” The Game , indeed . King Sheamus continued the tumble off his throne . His latest unceremonious defeat came compliments of Evan Bourne , who reemerged on Raw for the first time in months . The high - flyer prevailed in the wake of a Triple H Pedrigree delivered to Sheamus just prior to his bout with Bourne . After scurrying away last week in the face of a challenge by his fellow announcer Jerry “ The King ” Lawler , Michael Cole returned to Raw with a change of heart . After inviting Lawler into the ring , Cole agreed to face him in a match at WrestleMania – under two conditions . First , the bigheaded broadcaster would get to name a special guest referee . Second , during the bout he would get to have in his corner the Superstar who will train him , Jack Swagger ! Once Lawler agreed to the conditions , Swagger approached the ring and he and Cole attacked the WWE Hall of Famer with “ The All - American American ” snapping on an ankle lock . The Raw General Manager has proven he or she is as astute as they are anonymous . Sensing that tensions between Randy Orton and CM Punk have risen to uncontrollable heights , the GM declared that the two will settle their substantial differences on a stage equally as grand , WrestleMania XXVII . During the announcement , the GM also revealed that Orton must face every one of Punk ’ s New Nexus disciples in singles matches over the next few weeks . If The Viper defeats that member , they are banned from WrestleMania . However , should any member defeat Orton , that member is permitted to be in Punk ’ s corner at The Show of Shows . Not only that , if any New Nexus member interferes , the group will be disbanded . So far , Orton 1 – New Nexus 0 . WWE ’ s Apex Predator battled Michael McGillicutty and managed to defeat the fellow third - generation Superstar . Dealing a further blow to The Second City Savior , Orton punted McGillicutty in the head after Punk pleaded that he show restraint . “ Stone Cold ” Steve Austin to return to Raw next week The Texas Rattlesnake returns ! The host of WWE ’ s Tough Enough program , “ Stone Cold ” Steve Austin , will make his way back to Raw next Monday night . There ’ s no telling what might happen , so don ’ t miss any of the action ! Do you believe in magic ? If you ’ re Brie Bella , you have every reason to . The beautiful nad cunning Diva emerged victorious against Natalya , Gail Kim , Tamina , Maryse , Alicia Fox , Melina and her sister Nikki . As Divas Champion Eve looked on , The Bella Twins hoodwinked the referee and performed Twin Magic to lock up the win for Brie . Shawn Michaels , the man who founded D - Generation X with Triple H and faced The Undertaker in classic showdowns the past two WrestleManias , offered his thoughts on the powerhouse clash . HBK told the WWE Universe that he has mixed emotions , but he ' s rooting for his friend Triple H to emerge victorious . After suffering a barrage of verbal grenades from John Cena the week prior , Dwayne “ The Rock ” Johnson returned fire . The host of WrestleMania mocked the Dr . of Thuganomic ’ s rapping skills . He then went on to tell the WWE Universe that Cena unjustly called him a liar , that he “ loves the WWE ” and that he will soon confront Cena face - to - face . The scheduled match between United States Champion Daniel Bryan and William Regal was over before it even began . As the U . S . Champion approached the ring , WWE Champion The Miz ambushed him . As a result , Bryan ’ s match with Regal was proclaimed a no contest . The Cleveland Screamer described his motivation for the attack by simply saying that Raw is his show . Rarely has social media been so unsociable . During a Steel Cage Match between John Cena and Alex Riley , WWE Champion The Miz used his cell phone to tweet out a photo of his WrestleMania opponent with his face pressed against the unforgiving steel grid . He then tossed the phone to Riley , who used it to clock his opponent in the face . In the end , though , Riley lost the match – and his job as a result . As stipulated , the frat - boy fighter was forced to retire as Miz ’ s apprentice after his defeat . The Cenation Commander - in - Chief did not celebrate long , however , before Miz ambushed him with a Skull Crushing Finale onto the cold , hard arena floor .