Dot Net reader Rob Kol attended the WWE Raw taping in Chicago and passed along the following notes regarding the WWE Superstars taping.

A brief WM 25 highlights video aired to kick off the show. Lots of boos when John Cena was on the screen and surprisingly a lot of boos for CM Punk, who despite his heel turn is still somewhat of a Chicago favorite, or so I thought.

Dark Match

1. Alex Riley defeated Jamie Noble. The announcer said Riley was from Chicago and the crowd started screaming very loudly. Riley won with a quick rollup pin on Noble. Still couldn't make out the name, this announcer has marbles in his mouth.

Josh Matthews and Matt Striker came to the ring and took their seats at the announcers' table.

1. Sheamus beat Yoshi Tatsu. Sheamus dominated this match and pinned Tatsu in about 5 minutes.

Lilian Garcia came out to a pretty big ovation. Next up was Michael Cole, who received lots and lots of boos. The King comes out next to a thunderous applause.

2. Jack Swagger and The Miz beat Primo and and Kofi Kingston. Wow does The Miz know how to rile up a crowd, I wish he would get more of a main event push. I sat in a good row. Lots of cheers for Kofi and fans chanting his name. The match ended with Miz pinning Kofi after his Skull Crushing Finale finisher. Lots of heat for Miz and Swagger on the way out.

After the match, AJ Pierzynski, Jermaine Dye, and a few other White Xox players emerged from the backstage area and walked to their seats.

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