Two Names Backstage at Raw (POSSIBLE SPOILERS)

While there is no confirmation that they will be used on TV, two names that have not been on WWE TV in some time are backstage at Raw. They are Tamina Snuka and Brad Maddox. Snuka was out due to a torn ACL, and just recently received medical clearance to return. Maddox has been off of TV (and almost all live events) since the Authority fired him in May of 2014.

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Brad Maddox Returns to the Road For WWE

Brad Maddox, who was last seen on WWE television at WrestleMania 30 taking part in the first ever Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and later on TV in May, returned to the road for WWE last night at a live event in Milwaukee losing to Zack Ryder.

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Brad Maddox Also Moved To Alumni Section

Former WWE RAW General Manager Brad Maddox (Tyler Kluttz) was quietly moved to the WWE Alumni section of WWE.com earlier this week.

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Status Update on Brad Maddox

In case you were wondering on the WWE status of Brad Maddox, he’s reportedly still under contract with the WWE. He is reportedly waiting to hear from WWE Creative to work him back into TV.

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Update on Raw/SD GM Angle

- The angle leading to Brad Maddox running Raw and Vickie Guerrero running Smackdown has been in the works for several weeks.

Opinionated View- Why? We already have the Vince vs Triple H power struggle why do a GM switch. I'm willing to give Brad a chance but Vickie is awful. And we have seen her run a show time and again it always sucks. 

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7/22 WWE Raw Results

The lights are out and a drumroll plays. Brad Maddox is in the ring to welcome us live to Monday Night RAW in Austin, Texas. There is a table set up in the ring and Maddox announces that RAW is going to kick off with a contract signing for the Summerslam Main Event.

Cena’s music hits first and he comes down to the ring and takes a seat at the table set up. Maddox asks why Cena chose Daniel Bryan when he could have chosen literally any wrestler on the active roster. Cena responds by saying that he chose Bryan because of Maddox. Cena says that Maddox gave him the choice and the crowd clearly wanted Bryan so that’s why he chose him. Maddox counters by saying that maybe Cena only chose Bryan because he knows he can beat him. Maddox tosses a few more accusations out about Bryan but then seems to lose his place. Cena tries to help him recover as Bryan’s music hits.

Daniel Bryan makes his way his way to the ring amidst the cheers of the crowd. Bryan says that the crowd clearly disagrees with Maddox. Brad asks Bryan why he thinks he was chosen. Cena doesn’t let him answer and instead gets to his feet. Cena is mad at Maddox for knocking Bryan for not being as large or strong as Cena.

Cena says that if size is a determinate then Maddox should go hand the belt to The Great Khali. Cena tosses the belt towards Maddox. Cena turns to Bryan and says that he received the Title opportunity because he deserves it. Cena says we don’t know if Bryan would have been in this match if he didn’t pick him, but that doesn’t matter because he is in the match. Gotcha.

Cena says that he is not just going to hand the Title over to Bryan. He is going to fight with everything he has. Forget how good Bryan might be, the best won’t be enough to be Cena.

Bryan starts to talk but Maddox interrupts and announces that the match is official. Bryan tells him not to interrupt. Maddox wants to know if Bryan is sure he wants to compete in the match. Maddox is going to give Bryan a match on RAW to prove to his detractors that he has what it takes. Maddox then corrects himself and says that Bryan will be in multiple matches tonight on RAW. Maddox doesn’t think Bryan will be up to the challenge. Maddox and Bryan close the segment by going back and forth shouting yes and no.

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Sheamus v. Alberto Del Rio

They brawl at the start and Alberto unloads with a series of kicks. Sheamus fights back with a clothesline but is knocked to the mat. Sheamus is whipped into the ropes and receives a knee to the gut. An ad pops onto the screen that encourages the audience to buy Doritos. I’m now walking over to my cabinet and getting some.

Ah the joy of being controlled by the media. Back in the ring Sheamus is on the mat and Alberto lifts him to his feet. Alberto is looking for a tornado DDT in the corner but Sheamus fights him down. Alberto tries to apply a Cross Arm breaker against the ropes. Sheamus uses his strength to lift Rio up and punches him in the face.

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Back from the break Sheamus charges after Alberto Del Rio. The referee breaks them up in the corner but Sheamus is fired up. Sheamus has a large bruise on his left leg from the Money in the Bank PPV. Alberto tries for a cover, but Sheamus kicks out. Alberto continues the attack on a grounded Sheamus and kicks him in the back of the head. Alberto uses the ropes to apply pressure as he presses his boot against Sheamus’ face. Del Rio charges at Sheamus for a slide, but Sheamus moves out of the way and Rio ends up on the apron. Sheamus seizes the opportunity and let’s loose with the clubbing blows.

Rio is able to stagger Sheamus with a few kicks but is caught with an Irish Curse Backbreaker. It’s not enough to put Del Rio away. Sheamus looks to go for White Noise but Sheamus lacks the strength in his leg to hold up his opponent. Rio counters into a roll up and quickly escapes the ring after his win.

Winner: Alberto Del Rio

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There is a stunningly beautiful new interviewer backstage to interview Booker T and Teddy Long. It’s a nice visual upgrade from Matt Striker. She asks about the decision of Vince McMahon to promote Vickie Guerrero to be GM of Smackdown. Booker T says that he is shocked. Long is furious. He says that he spent three long months filling in for Booker and took a lot of abuse. Last week Vickie had him removed from the building. Booker is not amused and threatens to have Long escorted from the building. Teddy retorts that since Vince did not make Long the GM, he offers that maybe the right decision was made.

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Christian v. Titus O’Neil w/ Darren Young

Christian received a mild reaction and he shows his frustration at the reception as he takes to the ramp.

Titus starts the match off with a punch at Christian. Christian flies off the second rope but is caught for a backbreaker. Titus kicks Christian in the side, which sends him rolling out of the ring. Darren Young sweeps in for a cheap shot. Titus tosses Christian into the ring from the apron and tries for a cover. Christian kicks out. Titus drops a few legs and goes for the cover. Christian kicks out. Titus stretches Christian out and applies an abdominal stretch. Christian does not tap – disappointing fans of Kayfabe: The Movie.

Titus has Christian on the ground in the corner and delivers a few kicks, blowing a whistle as he hits each move. Christian starts to fight back and connects with a missile dropkick. He connects with a few shoulder blocks and then sets Titus up on the second rope so he can jump down for a punch. Christian jumps from the second rope for a crossbody. Christian looks for the Killswitch, but Young jumps up on the apron. Christian stops the move to hit Young but Titus hits him with a high boot. Cover, but Christian kicks out. Titus tries to go for the finish but Christian reverses and hits the Killswitch.

Winner: Christian

Josh Mathews is in the back with Ryback. He asks him about his demolition of Jericho on Smackdown. He asks if he gets joy out of hurting others. Ryback says that he does. He hates average people like Josh and the WWE Universe. Whether its taking lunch money on the playground or taking whatever he wants, Ryback will continue to do it. He says that he should intimidate people.

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Mark Henry’s music hits. He has recently signed a new three-year deal with the company. Henry comes out to the ring and says he is proud of the fact that he was born and raised a Texan. He also says that he is proud with the effort he put into his Championship match against John Cena. He is, however, not pleased with the attack from The Shield last week. Henry says that his heart does not pump Kool-Aid. He is not going to bore the audience so invites The Shield to come out right now.

The Shield must have sensed that Henry would call them out because they are already in position to enter from the crowd. They make their way down and surround the ring. The crowd starts to chant for Henry. The members of the Shield slowly get into the ring. Henry charges and takes the attack to them. The number game looks to catch up to Henry in the corner. The crowd begins to boo as The Shield take control.

The Usos music this and they charge down to the ring. They help Henry take back control. Henry tosses the Usos out of the way as he goes after The Shield. Roman is the last member left in the ring. He gets a double superkick. Henry hits a hard splash. The Shield is left with no option other than to escape up and through the crowd.

Daniel Bryan is in the back with John Cena. Bryan asks if Cena is here to wish him luck. Cena says that Maddox was nervous in the ring earlier and doesn’t think that Maddox is making his decisions on his own. Bryan says that he will go out and take on whatever challenges are presented. Bryan says that tonight he is going to fight and he is going to win. Bryan says that he is going to do it by himself. Bryan tells Cena that if he comes out or gets involved in any of Bryan’s matches tonight then he will know that everything Cena said in the ring earlier was crap.

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Dolph Ziggler v. Darren Young

Ziggler dodges a couple blows and taunts his opponent. Ziggler hits a high dropkick and goes for the cover. Young kicks out. Young sends Ziggler into the turnbuckle with a side slam. Cover, but Ziggler kicks out. Young looks to a rear headlock. Ziggler backs Young into the corner but Young pushes back into the ring. Ziggler ultimately capitalizes with a Zig Zag that ends the match.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler

After the match Big E. Langston and AJ Lee charges down to eh ring. Langston looks to go on the attack but Ziggler is having none of it. Dolph uses his speed to first toss Langston out of the ring and then jumps out himself as Langston rolls back inside.

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The Miz is in the ring with a slew of Divas and welcomes us to Miz TV. He has the cast of Total Divas seated in the ring. Video promo airs for the new show.

Miz introduces the girls and then says that he wants to turn things over to Jerry Lawler. The commentator looks confused but gets into the ring. He points out that he doesn’t know a couple of the girls and is introduced to Jojo and Eva Marie. Eva says she is here to make a name for herself and then slaps Lawler across the face. Music plays and after a few moments the Divas get up and wave to the audience. So ends an abysmal and awkward segment.

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Triple H walks into Maddox’s office. He is upset that Maddox thinks Bryan is small, weak and not Championship material. HHH says that it sounds like someone has put words in Brad’s mouth. HHH says he doesn’t care what the old man thinks. HHH says that he believes Bryan may be the future of the company. No matter how much is thrown at him, Bryan has the determination to succeed. HHH says that there are two trains leaving the station. One train is the future, and one is a dead end.

As Trips walks away Stephanie walks into the shot. She says that she knows that the family can be annoying but she is going to have some good ideas coming Brad’s way.

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Fandango and Summer Rae dance their way down to the ring. The silhouette is again hanging from the ceiling. This time all of the pyro does light.

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Fandango w/ Summer Rae v. Cody Rhodes

Damien Sandow joins commentary for this match.

Cody starts strong and attempts a pinfall. Fandango kicks out. Fandango slams Cody into the turnbuckle and goes for the cover, Cody kicks out. Fandango applies a side headlock and the crowd begins to chant for Summer Rae. Fandango releases the hold and struts before returning to the headlock. Cody fights to get back to his feet. Cody sets Fandango up in the corner and lifts him up to kick him in the gut. Cody attempts a moonsault but it does not really connect. Fandango rolls out of the ring for a moment before sliding back in. Sandow gets up on the apron with the MitB briefcase and looks for a cheap shot. Cody sees him and hits a Disaster Kick, which also connects with Fandango. Cross Rhodes connects and this match is over.

Winner: Cody Rhodes

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CM Punk’s music hits and he makes his way down to the ring. He recaps last week’s episode in which Brock Lesnar attacked Punk and chucked him around the ringside area. Punk says that despite all of that he kept getting back up. Punk puts over how banged up his is and states that despite it all he keeps standing. Lesnar can beat Punk down, but he can’t keep Punk down. Punk recites the accolades of Lesnar. Punk says that Lesnar’s biggest weapon has always been about one thing – fear. Punk says that he has seen some of the toughest men he has ever shared a locker room with be in fear of Lesnar. Punk says that he is not afraid of Lesnar.

Punk then shifts the subject to Paul Heyman. CM claims that Heyman made the wrong decision and now he is going to pay for it for the rest of his life. Punk says that he is not going to stop until Lesnar goes back to the hype that he hides in. Punk says that this is his ring. He says he would defend that claim against anyone past or present. Punk addresses Heyman and says that he will get his hands on Heyman and tear him apart. Punk says he won’t pretend that Lesnar is not a monster. However, CM counters that monsters are put on this earth to be slaughtered. Punk says that he wants the match at Summerslam against Lesnar. Punk says that he wants The Best v. The Beast.

Heyman appears on the Titantron live via satellite and says that he appreciates that match Title. Punk asks if that satellite feed is real or if Heyman is backstage because he will come drag him out of the hole he is hiding in by the fat of his neck. Heyman says that neither he nor Lesnar will appear in Texas.

Show me a hero and I’ll show you a coward that has run out of options, or a fool that doesn’t know how to stay down. Heyman asks if Punk is a coward or a fool. Punk responds that he’ll let them know at Summerslam. Punk is fired up about the satellite feed and tells Heyman that he will travel to wherever he is located for the encounter. Heyman says that Punk is beat up from the attack of Brock Lesnar last week. Heyman says that the challenge for Summerslam has been accepted. Heyman does however tell Punk to stop calling it the best v. the beast – because the best is the beast. Heyman says that Lesnar is his best friend in the world.

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Rob Van Dam v. Wade Barrett

They brawl at the start and the action spills outside of the ring. Wade takes the advantage as they get back into the ring. He punches at RVD in the corner. RVD is set up between the ropes and Wade connects with a kick. RVD looks to stumble out of the ring but gets caught against the top rope. Wade is now bleeding from the mouth and/or nose. Wade cinches on a headlock to regain his bearings. RVD kicks Wade and then leaps up to the top rope and bounces back with a kick. RVD hits Rolling Thunder and goes for the cover. RVD hops up to the top rope and leaps towards a standing Wade with a somersault plancha. Cover, but Wade kicks out. RVD looks for a cartwheel shoulder thrust but misses. RVD retains control as he plants Wade down to the mat. RVD leaps up to the top turnbuckle once again and connects with a 5 Star Frog Splash for the win.

Winner: Rob Van Dam

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Daniel Bryan is set to be in action for an indeterminate number of matches. His music hits and he makes his way down to the ring.

The Real Americans’ music hits and Zeb Colter makes his way out with Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro. Zeb tells the history of Steve Austin, not the wrestler, but the crowd doesn’t seem to sense the difference. Zeb says that the fans that chant yes are stupid. Zeb says that Bryan is taking a handout to face Cena for the Title. Zeb says that Bryan is going to find out tonight what it is like to be in the ring with a Real American.

Daniel Bryan v. Jack Swagger w/ Zeb Colter & Antonio Cesaro

Swagger pushes Bryan back into the corner and then connects with some punches. Bryan punches his way free but is lifter overhead. Bryan scurries down and goes for a roll up. Swagger kicks out. Bryan is caught with a knee to the gut and hits the mat. Swagger follows with a shoulder block. Swagger places his hand over his heart and then stomps on Bryan. Swagger continues to knee Bryan in the corner. Swagger is backed off by the referee. Jack heads back towards Bryan but is knocked out of the ring. Bryan flies toward him for a suicide dive, but Swagger senses the move and punches Bryan. Swagger sticks his tongue out and throws up some gang sign before hitting a second rope splash. Swagger is looking for the finish but Bryan counters into a yes lock. Antonio and Zeb are talking and do not realize that their partner is tapping.

Winner: Daniel Bryan

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Daniel Bryan v. Antonio Cesaro

Hoping to pick off where his partner left out, Cesaro starts out strong. Bryan is able to stay alive and then stands on Cesaro’s calves. Antonio gets back to his feet and drops an elbow. Cesaro sizes up his opponent. Bryan gets to his feet only to be placed in a rear headlock. Cesaro keeps him from getting up. Bryan continues to be worn out and is forced to use his elbows to escape. Bryan is whipped into the corner but flips out and hits a clothesline after running the ropes. Bryan starts to hulk up and delivers several strong kicks as the crowd chants along with each strike. Cesaro ducks a kick and tries to go back to the headlock. Cesaro is in the corner and gets caught with first one and then another charging delayed dropkick.

Bryan fights back to his feet and heads to the top turnbuckle. Swagger jumps up for a distraction. Bryan flies into the ring but is hit with a hard uppercut. Cover, but Bryan kicks out.

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Back from the break Bryan tries for a quick pin. Cesaro kicks out. Bryan is lifted up with a gutwrench and falls hard to the mat. Bryan is back on his feet with a slew of punches. Cesaro responds by lifting up Bryan for a high slam. Cesaro charges at Bryan in the corner but is blocked. Bryan hits a huge German Suplex and looks for the cover. Cesaro kicks out. They continue to fight back and forth until Bryan is set up on the top turnbuckle. Cesaro attempts to suplex Bryan but Bryan is able to fight him off. Cesaro tries again but Bryan moves out of the way. Cesaro is caught in a tree of woe. Bryan charges from across the ring and hits a dropkick. Bryan sets Cesaro up and attempts an overhead suplex, but Cesaro counters as they hit the mat. Cover, but Bryan kicks out.

Both men are on their feet and exchange uppercuts. Cesaro starts to absolutely unload on Bryan with uppercut after uppercut. Cesaro delivers one final arm lariat that flips Bryan inside out. Cover, but Bryan kicks out. The crowd begins to chant, “this is awesome”. Cesaro tries to lift up Bryan for a Neutralizer, but Bryan flips him overhead. Antonio goes back to the uppercuts. Bryan gets in a few shots of his own. He locks up Antonio’s legs and hits a string of hard punches. Cesaro rolls out of the ring to confer with Swagger. Bryan flies out at both with a suicide dive. Cesaro is sent back into the ring. Bryan looks for a leap but Cesaro moves out of the way. Antonio tries to hit an uppercut but Bryan spins through to counter and gets the pin.

Winner: Daniel Bryan

Brad Maddox is in his office with Alex Riley. Where the hell did Alex Riley come from? Riley says that Bryan has survived his matches tonight. Maddox smugly grins and says we have to wait to see if he will beat his next opponent.

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Daniel Bryan v. Ryback

Bryan charges at Ryback but is pushed back. Bryan again goes after his opponent and hits an uppercut. Ryback fights back and then grabs Bryan and chucks him across the ring. Ryback stands over his foe and yells for him to get up. Ryback tells Bryan that he is a little man in a big man’s world. Ryback whips Bryan hard into the corner and he takes it sternum first. The crowd chants, “you can’t wrestle” at Ryback. Cover, but Bryan kicks out. Ryback applies a rear headlock and says that this is too easy. Ryback runs the ropes but is caught in a Boston Crab. Ryback is able to make his way to the bottom rope. The crowd has died as Ryback has taken control. Cover, but Bryan kicks out.

Ryback is looking for the Meathook. Bryan counters with a knee to the jaw. Bryan charges towards Ryback and connects with a dropkick. Bryan follows with another. Ryback responds with a clothesline. Cover, but Bryan kicks out. Ryback heads out of the ring and sets up a table on the outside. Bryan flies out of the ring and clears the table as he crashes into Ryback. Bryan tries to lift Ryback to his feet but is tosses into the steel steps. Ryback looks back at the table and sets it up right where he wants it. Bryan rolls back into the ring and Ryback follows.

Bryan unloads with several kicks on Ryback as the crowd gets back into the match. Bryan is lifted up for a Powerbomb but counters into a roll up. Ryback kicks out. Bryan looks for the Yes Lock but Ryback lifts him off by the hair. Bryan heads up to the top rope. Ryback counters the move but Bryan cinches on a Yes Lock. Ryback is in the middle of the ring. Ryback is eventually up to fight his way free and heads out of the ring. Bryan runs off the apron at him but is powerbombed to the outside. Ryback lifts Bryan back up into the air and then slams him through the table.

Winner via DQ: Daniel Bryan

After the match ends John Cena charges down to the ring. Cena goes after Ryback and chases him towards the back. Cena grabs a microphone and scolds Ryback for tossing Bryan through a Title after he has been fighting for the past half hour. Cena challenges Ryback to a tables match next week on RAW.

Brad Maddox is in the back as Vince McMahon walks out. He says he is going to grant that match for next week. Vince asks what he is going to do about Daniel Bryan. Vince says that Maddox cannot let Bryan go without fighting next week. Vince tells him to have Bryan face a friend. Brad announces that next week we will see Daniel Bryan versus Kane.

The camera cuts back to the ring as the audience chants along with Bryan. Cena looks on from the outside.

7/22 WWE Raw Preview

WWE RAW is live on Monday night in Austin, Texas. Scheduled for the show is the official return of the Big Show. Being advertised for the show by WWE is the fallout of Brock Lesnar's attack on CM Punk last week, if we will find out more behind The Shield attacking Mark Henry, the Brad Maddox era continues and asking who The Wyatt Family will attack next.

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July 8th Raw Report

The show opens with a vignette for the Wyatt Family.

Brad Maddox and Vickie Guerrero are in the ring to kick off the live broadcast. There is a steel ladder set up in the ring. Charles Robinson and another referee are present. Vickie runs down the litany of Superstars who have made a career around the use of a ladder. Vickie claims that the ladder in the ring represents her climb over the past several years. She says that if she falls she will blame Maddox. Vickie climbs all the way to the top and JBL commentates that she is quite an athlete. Brad is behind Vickie on the ladder as the two referees sturdy the ladder. Vickie sits atop the ladder and proclaims that she has done everything on her own. She has given the fans incredible entertainment. She has not always seen eye to eye with the audience, but she says that all of her actions were to help them.

Jerry Lawler stands up at ringside and has a microphone. He says that along with her evaluation tonight, there will be a vote on the WWE App. Fans can vote if Vickie has passed or failed as the GM.

Vickie responds by saying that she views the audience as her family. They have good and bad days, but family will always stick together. Vickie announces a Face-to-Face between John Cena and Mark Henry. The participants in the Money in the Bank match will have a series of matches tonight with each other.

Daniel Bryan makes his entrance for tonight’s first match.

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Daniel Bryan v. Sheamus

They lock up and Bryan is pushed into the corner. The referee breaks them apart. Sheamus locks on a side headlock and pulls Bryan to the mat. Bryan gets back to his feet and sends Sheamus into the ropes. Sheamus charges at Bryan and connects with a shoulder block. Both men look up at the suspended briefcase that they will fight for this Sunday on PPV.

Bryan gets behind Sheamus for an arm bar. Sheamus runs the ropes and Bryan connects with a clothesline. Sheamus exchanges barbs and then gets Bryan to the mat. He drops a few knees and applies pressure to the neck of Bryan. Sheamus sends Bryan to the mat and wrenches back on his opponent’s arm. Bryan gets to his feet and knees Sheamus in the gut. Bryan sets in with a series of kicks. Sheamus rakes the face of Bryan to break a submission and goes for the cover. Bryan kicks out. Sheamus slams Bryan on his side and goes for another pin. Bryan kicks out. Bryan uses a headscissors to knock Sheamus out of the ring. Bryan runs off the apron for a knee but Sheamus tosses him to the barricade headfirst.

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Sheamus connects with a few knees and a spinning elbow. Bryan kicks out of the cover. Bryan is whipped to the corner and is hit with a Rolling Samoan Drop. Sheamus charges across the ring for a Brogue Kick, but Bryan sidesteps and Sheamus flies out of the ring.

Bryan follows with a suicide dive. Sheamus is rolled back into the ring and Bryan takes to the top rope. He leaps for a missile dropkick and hits his target. Cover, but Sheamus kicks out. Bryan swings for a couple kicks. Sheamus gets back control and climbs the ropes. Bryan follows up after and sets up for a Hurricarana. Sheamus holds on and Bryan falls to the mat. As Bryan gets to his feet Sheamus leaps for a shoulder block. Cover, but Bryan kicks out.

Bryan blocks White Noise and trips up Sheamus with a drop toehold. Bryan kicks Sheamus in the head and goes for the cover. Bryan climbs the turnbuckle and leaps for a headbutt. Sheamus rolls out of the way and Bryan crashes hard to the mat. Cover, but Bryan kicks out.

They brawl back and forth. Bryan counters a White Noise into a cover. Sheamus kicks out but Bryan sets up for the Submission. Sheamus uses his strength to lock on the Clover Leaf. Bryan uses his submission knowledge to counter into a roll up. Bryan takes the match.

Winner: Daniel Bryan

After the match Sheamus goes over to Bryan and shakes his hand.

Michael Cole sends us to another vignette in anticipation of the Wyatt Family.

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AJ is in the back with Big E. Langston. She is worried so Langston tells her to stop bugging out. Ziggler walks up and asks Langston to give them a second. AJ asks what is wrong. Ziggler is upset that AJ has not been at ringside with him for his last couple of matches. Ziggler is mad that AJ is making things about herself and following Kaitlyn. AJ promises to do anything to ensure that they both walk out of the PPV as Champions. They embrace and share a kiss.

Video promo airs for Mark Henry

The Shield enters through the crowd for a tag team match. Dean Ambrose is with them in the crowd but does not accompany them to the ring.

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Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns v. Tons of Funk

Rollins and Clay start the match. Rollins is fast at the start but gets swatted to the mat. Clay lifts him overhead and drops him to the mat. Sweet T gets the tag and smacks Rollins to the mat. Sweet T lifts Rollins up for a suplex. Clay gets the tag. Reigns comes in to spar with the Dinosaur. Rollins is brought back in and continues to exchange constant tags with his partner as they work on Clay. Eventually Reigns is the legal man and applies a modified rear headlock. Clay fights to his feet and punches his way free. Reigns connects with an elbow and brings in Rollins. Set kicks him in the gut and tosses a few fists. Reigns is legal once again and rolls Clay over for a pin. Clay kicks out. Reigns is the one with the rear headlock this time and focuses on keeping Clay grounded. Reigns uses all of his strength to lift up Clay, but Clay counters into a roll up. Reigns kicks out.

Rollins gets the tag as does Sweet T. Runs tries to jab at him but is punched away. Rollins runs at Sweet T but is tosses aside. Reigns is clotheslined and Rollins is hit with the ditch digger. Rollins sidesteps and drops T into the turnbuckle. Rollins knocks Clay off the apron and climbs to the top rope. Rollins is caught by a pin, but kicks out at the last second. Reigns gets the tag. Rollins flies out of the ring with a somersault plancha onto Brodus Clay. Reigns collapses Sweet T with a spear and this match is over.

Winners: The Shield

The Shield will defend their Titles against The Usos this Sunday on PPV.

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John Cena’s music hits and he makes his way down to the ring. Cena grabs a microphone and puts over the crowd. Cena is in the ring and is waiting on Mark Henry. The World’s Strongest Man’s music hits and he walks down to the ring. He claims to see fear on the face of John Cena. Henry says that he wants to chill tonight. He has known Cena for ten years. Henry says that he needs the Title to validate his career. Henry knows that if he takes the belt from Cena he will be a first ballot Hall of Famer. Henry says that he will sell out his mother for the Title.

Cena responds that Henry is a man who has sold it. Cena tells Henry that he better walk out WWE Champion. If he doesn’t then 17 years will have been for waste. Henry says that he doesn’t care what the fans or Cena thinks. Henry says that the fans both hate and love Cena. But even still there are lines that Cena will not cross because of his supposed “goodness”. Cena interrupts and Henry is not pleased. Cena says he can cross the line and takes off his clothes. Henry says that he will not fight tonight. He is not fighting Cena until he is paid to fight Cena. Henry picks the microphone back up and says that fine maybe he will give Cena some now. He takes off his shirt. Henry looks to Cena and Cena flinches. Henry laughs and looks to leave the ring. He charges and punches John. Cena tries to lift up Henry but Henry’s weight proves too much and Cena falls to the mat. Henry lifts up Cena and drops him to the mat with a World’s Strongest Slam. Henry lifts up the WWE Championship as he stands over the body of his fallen foe.

Randy Orton is the back and Josh Mathews is present for an interview. He asks about his match later tonight against CM Punk. Orton says that Punk has always called himself the best in the world but Orton has never believed it to be true. He points out that he beat Punk just two years ago at Wrestlemania. Orton says that if Cena wins the Title but is hurt then Orton will not hesitate to take the Title.

-Commercial-

The Miz has joined commentary for the next match.

Chris Jericho v. Curtis Axel w/ Paul Heyman

As Heyman and Axel make their way to the ring, Heyman has a microphone. He is wearing glasses to cover the damage from the attack his suffered on Smackdown. Heyman says he continues to be a martyr for CM Punk. Heyman introduces the Intercontinental Champion, Curtis Axel. Axel has the microphone now and puts himself over.

Jericho whips Axel into the ropes and connects with a dropkick. Axel is rolled out of the ring so Jericho goes to bring him back in. Curtis suspends Jericho from the second rope and hits a neckbreaker.

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Back from the break Jericho moves out of the way of a Curtis leap. Jericho hits a few shoulder blocks and climbs the turnbuckle. Jericho trips up Axel but is kicked back towards the corner. Jericho hits a Northern Lights Suplex into a bridging pin. Curtis kicks out. Axel pushes Jericho into the corner and chops him across the chest. Jericho dodges a splash and climbs the ropes. Jericho leaps and hits a crossbody. Cover, but Axel kicks out.

Jericho hits a running bulldog to set up for the Lionsault. Jericho leaps but Axel gets his knees up for the counter. Swinging neckbreaker from Axel and a cover. Jericho kicks out. Heyman shakes his head in disbelief. Jericho sets up for another Lionsault and this time it connects. Curtis kicks out of the cover. Jericho tries for a Codebreaker but Axel counters. Curtis hits a Perfectplex and covers. Jericho kicks out. Curtis punches at the back of Jericho’s head and rubs his head against his foe. Curtis sets up for a neckbreaker but Jericho counters into the Walls of Jericho. Axel escapes but is knocked off the apron towards The Miz.

Miz gets up and starts to take off his clothes. That’s how people threaten each other in the WWE after all. Curtis rolls back into the ring before the count can finish. Jericho capitalizes with a Codebreaker and looks for the cover. Axel has lost for the first time since being the client of Paul Heyman.

Winner: Chris Jericho

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Josh Mathews is in the back interviewing Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes. He asks if it will affect their friendship. Sandow says that they will not break apart. Rhodes tries to talk but Sandow cuts him off. Zeb Colter walks up with Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro. Zeb tells Rhodes that as the son of the American Dream he should see what is happening to this country. Wade walks up to counter inject. Zeb says he can’t understand him. Fandango walks up and the others are not amused. He starts to say his name and everyone tries to get him to stop. He attempts to complete his name so Wade punches him I the face. The rest of the men stare each other down.

Vignette airs for the Wyatt Family

Sin Cara v. Alberto Del Rio

Alberto backs Cara into the corner. Sin Cara lighting is in effect for this match. Cara flips around for an arm drag. Del Rio backs him into the corner and attacks with shoulder thrusts. Rio charges but Cara moves out of the way. He hits a headscissors and signals for Rio to get back to his feet. Cara kicks him and tries for a pin. Rio kicks out. Cara climbs to the top turnbuckle but Del Rio hits an enziguiri and goes for the cover. Cara kicks out. Rio pulls at the mask of Cara. Rio charges for another enziguiri and over. Cara kicks out once again. Rio has Cara in a hold when the match is interrupted.

Ziggler’s music hits and he walks down the rope. Cara tries for a roll up but Rio pushes him away. Ziggler walks down the ramp and has a microphone. He says that he feels bad for taking out Ricardo Rodriguez so he is delivering an introduction of his own.

The action continues in the ring as Ziggler continues on with his promo. Cara continues to try and capitalize but Rio stays on the offensive. He nails Cara in the jaw with a kick. Ziggler is starting the introduction of Rio’s name but Rio runs out of the ring and attacks. Cara climbs to the top rope and leaps to the outside with a crossbody. Ziggler escapes up the ramp as Cara is flattened. The match never really ends.

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Vickie Guerrero is in the ring with Brad Maddox. A table is set up with three seats for the McMahon family. Vince’s music hits and he makes his way down to the ring with Stephanie McMahon and HHH.

Stephanie opens the segment and then hands the floor to Vickie Guerrero. She begins to speak but is told to sit down on her stool. Vickie offers some of her own accolades and even takes credit for several big changes in the company. Vickie even claims that she inspired The Undertaker to fight at WrestleMania. Stephanie is not amused that she is taking credit for things she had little to do with while dismissing the one person she did sign – Brock Lesnar. That is the man who took out both her father and husband. Stephanie asks if it was the right decision to hire Brock Lesnar. Vickie says she had no way of knowing what would happen. She apologizes for the signing. Vince stands up and says that she has no reason to apologize. Vince doesn’t’ blame her for the attack and says that it was genius to bring back Lesnar. Vince says that everyone will agree that Vickie is very entertaining. Vince says that Vickie has made stupid decisions, but most people do. Vickie made her decisions in the interest of wholesome family entertainment.

HHH has the microphone to speak and says that he will be the first to admit that Vickie can be accidentally entertaining. HHH says they cannot dismiss that Vickie is terrible at her job. Triple H offers the unveiling of the WWE videogame as an example of Vickie being a disaster. HHH says that there is a reason that the Golden Girls are no on TV anymore. Trips believes that the audience wants and deserves someone better than Vickie Guerrero. Hunters offers up that on the positive side Vickie does possess the most annoying voice in the history of broadcast television.

Vince stands back up and says that while Vickie does have a unique voice she also has qualities that no one else has. Vince says that Vickie broke through the glass ceiling of the male driven corporation. Vince believes that Vickie should be named permanent GM. HHH responds by saying that no matter what happens Vince is the CEO, which means no matter what anyone says the final decision is up to Vince. Triple H says that Vickie is in power because she kisses Vince’s ass and does whatever he tells her to. HHH proposes that since Stephanie called for this meeting she should make this decision. Vince replies that he has no problem giving that decision to daddy’s little girl. HHH says that he has no problem letting his wife, mother of his children, and the woman who has to put up with his tonight, making this decision.

Stephanie gets to her feet and declares that she wants nothing to come in between her family. Stephanie decides that the decision will be up to the WWE Universe. The vote is revealed and 75% of the audience voted that she failed in her duties.

Vickie is furious and is screaming into the microphone. HHH starts laughing. Vickie pleads and pleads but there is no recourse. Stephanie declares that in the words of her father, Vickie is fired. Vickie is creaming and will not go quietly. Vickie eventually climbs onto the table as the McMahons walk away. Vince stays in the ring and asks if the audience is happy. They have broken the heart of Vickie Guerrero. Vickie continues to scream as Vince talks. He says that RAW needs a new GM and looks to Brad Maddox. The snarky assistant looks shocked as Vince McMahon announce that the newest GM will in fact be Brad Maddox. Vickie goes hysterical. Vince helps Vickie to the back.

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Vince is in the back with a subbing Vickie. She cries out that she loves her job. Brad walks into the shot and apologizes to Vickie. He holds out his hand to Vince and says that this is a decision he won’t regret. Brad says that everyone will miss Vickie but he is thrilled to be the new GM of RAW. Vince asks how long Brad is going to hold his hand out for a shake. Vince tells him to put it away. Vickie starts to slap at Maddox. Vince says that the fans got what they deserved. Vickie is screaming once again as Vince walks away and she falls to the ground.

Kane v. Christian

They square off and Christian claps his hands together to get the crowd in the match. A drop toehold on Kane allows Christian to get in a straight punch. Christian sends Kane out of the ring and then climbs up to leap for a crossbody.

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Christian dodges under Kane but is sent to the mat. Kane climbs the turnbuckle and leaps for an arm lariat. Christian moves out of the way. He charges for a spear but Kane blocks and hits a chokeslam. This match is over.

Winner: Kane

Vignette airs for the Wyatt Family.

The vignette ends with Bray Wyatt announcing that they are here. The lights are still out in the arena, as a lantern is shown lit. Bray Wyatt walks towards the ring with the rest of the family around him. He takes a seat and blows out the lantern. The lights come back on and the two other members of the Wyatt Family are in the ring and attack Kane. They are both taller than the Big Red Machine and brawl with him in the ring. Bray is seated in a rocking chair on the ramp. The family continues the onslaught to Kane outside of the ring. They set up Kane head against the steel steps and slam the other set of steps into his head. Bryan comes over to join his family. He drops down to Kane and extends his arms. The crowd chants, “Husky Harris”.

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A sad looking Vickie Guerrero is walking through the back with her belongings. Ryback sees her and says that she deserves better. Ryback gives her a big hug.

AJ Lee & Alicia Fox v. Kaitlyn & Layla

The Bella Twins are on commentary for this match.

The match ends after AJ is demolished by a spear on the outside from Kaitlyn.

Josh Mathews is in the locker room with CM Punk. He asks him about the ladder match and his opponent for tonight – Randy Orton. Punk says that Orton may not think he is the best in the world, but Punk has no problem proving his value.

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Randy Orton v. CM Punk

They square off and exchange jabs back and forth. Punk is whipped to the ropes and drops Orton for a quick cover. Orton kicks out. They stand to their feet and look each other up and down. Orton throws Punk to the mat and looks to drop a knee. Punk gets to his feet and hits a kick to the midsection. Orton hits a dropkick to the face of Punk. Orton stomps on the feet of Punk. They exchange a few more pin attempts but neither man can gain enough of an advantage over their opponent. Orton has Punk up on the apron and looks for the suspended DDT. Punk counters and sends Orton out of the ring. Punk runs the ropes and leaps for a suicide dive. The move connects as RAW heads to its last commercial.

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Back from the break Punk is caught in a headlock from Orton in the middle of the ring. Orton lifts Punk to his feet and hits a T-Bone Suplex. Cover, but Punk kicks out. With both men back on their feet Punk whips Orton into the ropes and hits a spinning heel kick. Punk is fired up as he walks towards Orton. Randy responds with a couple of clotheslines. Orton looks for the scoop slam but Punk dodges and tries a roll up. Orton kicks out. Punk hits a neckbreaker and another cover. Orton kicks out again.

Punk looks for the end and climbs to the top rope. He points to the sky and leaps for a huge elbow. Punk signals for the Go to Sleep. Punk tries to lift up Orton but Orton counters. He pushes Punk to the apron and hits the suspended DDT. Cover, but Punk kicks out. Orton counters another Punk attack and looks for the pin, but Punk kicks out. Orton sets Punk up in the corner and starts the ten count for punches. Punk escapes and hits a high knee.

Punk lifts up for a GTS but Orton attempts an RKO. Punk counters with a kick. Orton is dazed as Punk finishes him off with the GTS.

Winner: CM Punk

After the match Daniel Bryan runs down to the ring and attacks CM Punk. He tosses Punk out of the ring and then grabs a ladder. Bryan slides the ladder in the ring and follows after. He grabs the ladder and knocks Orton out of the ring. Bryan sets it up in the middle of the ring and looks to climb. Daniel Bryan climbs the ladder and grabs the Money in the Bank briefcase from above the ring.

RAW closes as Daniel Bryan holds the briefcase overhead and leads the crowd in a chant. Yes!

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