Teddy Long was in his office when someone knocked on the door. He told them to come in. He dropped the pen, picked it up, and the camera panned her from her feet to her head. Some cheesy music played in the background as well. It was Aksana from NXT Season Three. She had black hair and wore a black outfit. She said she wanted to do business with Long. Long gave her his office phone, but Aksana asked for his personal number. Long said she could call any time. He seemed impressed by her looks.

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Rey Mysterio’s music hit to a big reaction to begin the events. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler set the stage and noted Mr. McMahon set up a tournament last week as one of his last official pieces of business before being relieved of his duties. After Rey made his complete ring intro, The Miz came out to challenge Rey for the vacant “paper” WWE Title. Cole portrayed Miz as a valiant underdog fighting against tough odds and an injured leg. They went to a backstage shot of the locker room to show the wrestlers and Divas such as Aksana assembled for a closer look at the historic match. Of note, Primo’s shoulder was covered in an ice wrap. Back in the ring, Roberts handled formal ring intros. Before the bell sounded, Cole said whatever happens in the ring is bigger than anything happening in the country (with President Obama booking a speech up against the first hour of Raw). Cole also guaranteed a new WWE champion tonight.

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– Aksana was eliminated on tonight’s show, cutting the six Rookie cast in half. Aksana joins Jamie and Maxine as the first three Rookies eliminated.

– Next week’s show will feature the next-to-last elimination from the remaining trio of A.J., Kaitlyn, and Naomi.

– A.J. “won” immunity from elimination on tonight’s show. The voting and immunity points reset for next week’s elimination episode.

– Season 3 remains on pace to conclude in two weeks on November 30.

– The string of insider references by announcers Michael Cole and Josh Mathews continued, including references to Jim Ross’s BBQ, training seminars, and appearance on Raw last night.

– Joey Styles revealed the elimination result on his Twitter page in the segment before the elimination was announced on the website.

“Oh the hell with this, this show was taped over three hours ago. Aksana was eliminated. Who cares?,” he said. “Yes I spoiled the end of this awful episode. Tweet your complaints to me @joeystyles.”

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Tonight’s WWE NXT episode following last week’s elimination of Maxine opened with a video package on the Goldsana wedding with the reveal that Aksana conned Goldust into marriage in exchange for immunity from deportation.

Arena: After a full pyro blast, Michael Cole sarcastically introduced NXT. “Yep, it’s that time of the week,” Cole said. He sent it to Matt Striker in the ring. Before he could introduce the NXT Rookies, Goldust’s music interrupted. Goldust stomped out to the ring with a purpose and took the mic from Striker to call out Aksana. Alls he wants is an explanation. He told Aksana to hurry on out to the ring…right now. The crowd oohed a bit. No sign of his wife.

After a pause, Aksana walked out with the Million Dollar Title belt over her shoulder. Aksana said Goldust sure helped her, as they got married and her immigration problems are now over. Now, she has her green card and she can stay in the U.S. Goldust made it clear’s it all about her. And she wants the Million Dollar Title belt, right? Aksana laughed and said when they get divorced, she will get to keep half of the value of the title. She said it’s the American way. Goldust cut off a “U-S-A” chant and told Aksana she’s a witch and they’re not even in the U.S.

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3 — TED DIBIASE (w/Maryse) vs. GOLDUST

DiBiase landed an early slap to add insult to injury. Cole mocked Goldust and cackled wondering how the honeymoon went. Cole used an old Double A line about finding the world’s smallest violin to lament Goldust’s turn of events. DiBiase continued to dominate while Maryse seemed a bit preoccupied watching ringside. DiBiase slowed the pace while Maryse screamed into the ring. Cole then sarcastically said he can’t wait for Lawler to return to commentary.

Meanwhile, Maryse randomly retrieved the Million Dollar Title belt. Aksana then ran down to ringside, slapped Maryse, grabbed the title belt, and took off running. Meanwhile, in the ring, Goldust rolled up DiBiase for the pin and the win. Cole said Goldust (the babyface) “stole one” from DiBiase. Goldust sold confusion over the turn of events as Aksana disappeared to the back. Cole said it’s just like a woman to toy with a guy’s emotions. More of that misogynistic tone usually reserved for TNA programming.

WINNER: Goldust at 3:26. The match was about fifth on the pecking order of stories to get over here and it wasn’t that interesting. Cole’s commentary and delusional heel persona just gets more and more grating by the week. It’s not interesting, it’s not “fresh,” it’s not entertaining, it’s not useful. At some point, WWE has to pull the plug on the character because it’s affecting business.

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The show opened with Michael Cole and Josh Mathews introducing the show on Election Night. Matt Striker then brought out the five NXT Rookies. Striker said the Rookies can still earn immunity with two contests tonight before the second elimination. But, since Aksana has zero points, she mathematically cannot earn immunity. So, she was sent to the back to prepare for her wedding to Goldust later.

Striker gave Hornswoggle some PG instructions to let him know which Rookie makes him “feel happy inside.” Kaitlyn was first. She dropped down to Hornswoggle’s level and teased a kiss before Horny just grabbed her and planted a kiss. Striker made a “little person” stereotype joke, befitting of WWE programming.

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