Quick Results
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* Ricardo Rodriguez defeated Big E Langston and Zeb Colter
* Randy Orton defeated Cody Rhodes
* Naomi defeated Brie Bella via disqualification
* Dolph Ziggler defeated Kofi Kingston
* Jack Swagger defeated Zack Ryder
* Alberto Del Rio defeated Antonio Cesaro
* The Shield defeated John Cena and Team Hell No
Detailed Results
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WWE RAW opens up from Columbus, Ohio with Michael Cole welcoming us. We go right to the ring and out comes Ricardo Rodriguez and Alberto Del Rio. It's announced the winner of this match will pick the stipulation for the World Heavyweight Title match at Extreme Rules. Ricardo heads to the ring as Zeb Colter and Big E Langston wait.
This match was made by Teddy Long, it's announced. Langston eyes Zeb and Ricardo, smiling. Zeb goes to the apron, leaving Big E to face off with Ricardo. Big E catches Ricardo and runs over him with a big shoulder. Big E with a big forearm to the chest. Ricardo fights back with a kick and some punches. He tries to run away but Big E grabs him for big slams over his knee. Big E with body shots in the corner now. Big E has words with Zeb. Big E runs and spears Ricardo in the corner. Big E tosses Ricardo across the ring. Ricardo jumps and Big E runs into the ring post. Ricardo with kicks and punches to Big E now. Zeb comes in and gets some shots in on Big E. Ricardo and Zeb double team him. Ricardo reminds him that they're enemies. Big E runs over Ricardo again as Zeb watches.
Zeb pushes Big E away and beats up Ricardo. Big E backs Zeb up and he falls down, faking a knee injury. Jack Swagger runs in and tends to Zeb. Ricardo with a kick to Big E. Ricardo tosses a trash can onto Big E and it does nothing. Big E lays Ricard out with a big belly to belly suplex. Alberto Del Rio comes in and hits Big E. Dolph Ziggler takes out Del Rio. Swagger sends Ziggler to the floor. Big E sends Swagger to the floor but tumbles out with him. Zeb steals the pin and covers Ricardo but AJ Lee breaks the pin. These are triple threat rules. Ricardo rolls up Zeb for the win.
Still to come, Ryback and John Cena are being forced to face The Shield. Cole, Jerry Lawler and JBL talk about Cena's Achilles injury. They wonder if Cena will be ready to go tonight. Cena will be up next to celebrate World Wish Day.
We go back to replays of how the triple threat ended.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and we get a video of John Cena granting a wish on Today earlier this morning. We come back to the arena and out comes Cena with several kids and their parents from Make-A-Wish. Cena talks about World Wish Day and introduces Jacob, Nicholas and Logan. He says their wish was to come watch RAW. Cena encourages fans to visit Wish.org/WWE and help out. Cena says tonight, they're making these three kids honorary WWE Superstars. Cena introduces the three newest WWE stars. Jacob's name he chose is The Eliminator, Nick's name he chose was Nick The Stitch and Logan's name he chose was Lightning Logan. The crowd cheers and Cena gets them to cheer louder for the three kids. Cena thanks the fans and that's it.
We see Randy Orton walking backstage.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and Randy Orton is finishing up his entrance as Cody Rhodes looks on from ringside. Orton strikes first and takes Cody down. They lock up again and Cody takes control for a second. Orton fights out but Cody drops him with a shoulder. Back and forth but Orton drops Cody with an elbow. They lock p again and trade holds. Cody works on the arm and takes Orton to the corner. Orton tosses Cody to the floor but he hangs on and comes back in. Cody turns around to a dropkick. Orton taunts Cody and dropkicks him again. Orton with a 1 count. Orton keeps control and works Cody over.
Orton stomps away on Cody. Cody pulls Orton into the turnbuckles and turns it around. Cody works Orton over in the corner now. Orton turns it around and hits a suplex for a 2 count. Orton keeps the attack on Cody and covers for another pin attempt. Cody turns it around and drops Orton with a dropkick for a 2 count. Cody with kicks. Orton comes back with a clothesline. Cody goes to the floor but Orton chases him and hits another. Orton brings it back in the ring but Cody blocks the second rope DDT. Cody comes in but blocks an RKO. Orton stares Cody down as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Orton has control of Cody on the floor. Orton brings it back in but Cody nails a Disaster Kick. Cody brings Orton back in the ring and covers for a 2 count. Cody with another pin attempt. Cody with stomps now. Cody mounts Orton with right hands and kicks him again. Cody with a knee to the throat. Another 2 count on Orton. Cody with a headlock now. Orton fights to his feet and goes for a backdrop. Cody counters and drops Orton with a big right hand. Cody with another stomp and knee drop for 2. Cody with a boot in the corner now. Orton fights back with rights and a headbutt. Orton runs into a big boot. Cody goes to the top and comes down with an elbow to the head. Cody with a 2 count. Cody goes back to the top but Orton cuts him off. Orton climbs up and nails a superplex. Cody kicks out at 2. More of Orton in control. Orton hits the second rope draping DDT and readies for an RKO. The crowd goes nuts. Cody blocks it and nails Cross Rhodes for a close 2 count. Cody complains about the three count. Cody yells at Orton. Cody goes for a Disaster Kick but jumps into an RKO for the win.
After the match, Matt Striker talks to Orton in the ring. Striker asks if Orton is still haunted by Big Show turning on him at WrestleMania 29. Orton says it fuels him. He's never been so focused and never felt so extreme. Cody gets up and Orton nails another RKO.
Brie Bella is stretching when her sister Nikki walks up. They're not happy about missing the battle royal last week. They were at a red carpet event for the E! network. They walk off together.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and The Bella Twins are in the ring. We get a sneak peek at the upcoming Divas show that will air on E! in June. Out next comes Cameron and Naomi without Tensai or Brodus Clay.
Brie and Naomi lock up. Brie sends her to the mat and taunts her. Naomi fights back and hits a Thesz Press. Naomi with right hands and offense off the ropes. Naomi with a dropkick that sends Brie out of the ring. Brie fights her way back in and goes to the top but Naomi cuts her off. The Bellas do the twin switch. Nikki comes in and steals the win by rolling up Naomi.
Cameron complains to the referee after the match. The referee calls The Bellas back to the ring and announces Naomi wins by DQ. The Bellas hit the ring and a brawl breaks out. They end up dumping Naomi out of the ring and beating up Cameron some more.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and out comes Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns through the crowd, to the ring. - Back from the break and out comes Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns through the crowd, to the ring. The Shield talks about breaking down the injustices in WWE since they arrived at Survivor Series. Seth Rollins says not one person has been able to stop them. Rollins says they changed WWE history when they stopped Ryback from becoming WWE Champion. We see a still from Survivor Series. We see stills of The Shield taking out The Rock, Big Show, Sheamus and John Cena. Dean Ambrose says they looked immortality in the face and force fed justice to The Undertaker. Reigns tells Taker to rest in peace. We see a video from SmackDown where The Shield beat up Taker.
Ambrose says justice doesn't care if you're undefeated at WrestleMania, the WWE Champion or what your name is. Rollins says justice has not forgot about Ryback and John Cena. Rollins goes on but 3MB's music hits and out comes Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre on the stage. Slater tells them to shut up. Slater says The Shield has unfinished business with 3MB tonight. Drew says they were seconds from teaching Triple H a lesson but The Shield crashed their party. Mahal says now they're crashing The Shield's party. 3MB surround the ring and enter. A brawl breaks out. The Shield look to be getting the upperhand. Kane's pyro goes off and out he comes with Daniel Bryan. They hit the ring but The Shield retreats through the crowd. Kane and Bryan beat up 3MB and clear the ring of them instead. Kane chokeslams Slater while staring at The Shield. Bryan makes the crowd chant yes and The Shield runs off to the back.
John Cena is backstage getting his foot taped up. Ryback comes in and says Cena can tape it up all he wants but he's still hurt. Cena says hurt, not injured and he can still go. Cena says he is more effective on one leg than Ryback is two. Ryback says he will take that chance and walks off.
**Commercial**
Cole and Lawler plug Domino's pizza. Out comes World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler with AJ Lee and Big E Langston by his side. Out next comes his opponent WWE United States Champion Kofi Kingston.
Lots of back and forth to start the match. Kofi goes for SOS but it's blocked. More counters and attempts. We go to commercial mid-match.
Back from the break and Ziggler is in control. Kofi fights out of a hold. Ziggler cuts him off. Ziggler taunts Kofi now. Ziggler with a neckbreaker. Ziggler misses a splash in the corner as Kofi moves out of the way. Ziggler goes back to the attack and beats Kofi down in the corner. Kofi fights him off with kicks and punches. Kofi makes a comeback and nails a big dropkick. Kofi hits the Boom Drop. Ziggler blocks Trouble in Paradise but Kofi catches him. Ziggler counters that with a big DDT. Ziggler with a 2 count. More back and forth. Kofi with SOS for a 2 count. Ziggler misses the leg drop and Kofi nails Trouble in Paradise but AJ puts Ziggler's leg on the bottom rope. Big E helps Ziggler up on the floor but Kofi dives out onto both of them. Kofi brings Ziggler back in and goes to the top. Kofi with a big crossbody for a close 2 count. AJ distracts the referee. Big E gets on the apron but Kofi sends him to the floor. Ziggler rolls Kofi up for 2. Kofi counters with a 2 count. Kofi catches Ziggler again and catapults him into the corner. Kofi misses a big shot from the top rope. Ziggler hits Zig Zag for the win.
After the match, Big E hits two of his finishers on Kofi as Ziggler cheers him on.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and Team Ziggler is walking backstage. They run into Natalya and Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn and AJ have words about the Divas Title. A crew member brings up a gift and AJ thinks its for her. It's for Kaitlyn and a matching hat for her bracelet is in the ring. Kaitlyn reads the love letter and now has a secret admirer.
We get a video for Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar.
Vickie Guerrero and Brad Maddox are backstage talking. Ryback comes in and says he won't face The Shield alone again. Vickie says there will be a six-man match now - The Shield vs. Ryback, Kane and Daniel Bryan. Ryback says he's been there, done that, and doesn't trust either of them. He shouts no and walks off.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and out comes Jack Swagger with Zeb Colter. Zack Ryder is out next and on his way to the ring, he shows us footage of Zeb in action earlier tonight. Swagger locks up and takes Ryder to the corner to start the match. Swagger with more big knees in the corner.
Swagger nails a big clothesline and keeps control. Ryder makes a comeback but Swagger dumps him on his back for a 2 count. Swagger starts working on Ryder's leg now. Swagger tosses Ryder across the ring and nails two Swagger Bombs. Swagger taunts Ryder. Swagger goes for another Swagger Bomb but Ryder puts his boots up. Ryder dumps Swagger to the floor and nails a dropkick through the ropes. Ryder brings it back in the ring but Swagger catches him and nails a gutwrench powerbomb. Swagger applies the Patriot Lock for the win.
After the match, Swagger finally breaks the hold. Swagger lets Zeb taunt Ryder for disrespecting him earlier. Swagger knocks Ryder back with a right hand.
Mark Henry is carrying a rope to the ring
**Commercial**
During the break, Matt Striker tried getting an interview with Ryback for the WWE App but Ryback was shown walking out of the building.
We go to the ring and Mark Henry is out with a big rope and a microphone. Henry says he's here to prove he's the strongest man in the world. He's asked Vickie Guerrero for two opponents. Henry says to bring them out. Here comes Tensai first. The referee officiates a tug-of-war and here we go. Henry pulls Tensai over the line and wins the first round. Henry celebrates and out next comes Brodus Clay.
Clay battles Henry in a tug-of-war now. Henry pulls Clay over the middle line and wins the second round. Henry celebrates until the music of Sheamus hits and here comes. Sheamus comes to the stage and taunts Henry. Sheamus says let's get it on and heads to the ring to battle Henry in a tug-of-war contest. Henry almost gets it but Sheamus lets go of the rope and Henry falls back. Henry gets up pissed off but Sheamus nails a Brogue Kick.
We see footage from John Cena's special segment for World Wish Day earlier tonight.
Brad Maddox and Vickie Guerrero are backstage with Team Hell No. Ryback has left the building. Kane's upset and ready to battle The Shield no matter what. Vickie says they can have the match and they walk off. Vickie whispers something to Brad.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and we get tweets from The Rock about his surgery and the success of Pain & Gain.
John Cena is getting ready to head out to the ring when Brad Maddox walks in. Cena says he's not letting Team Hell No face The Shield without a partner. Maddox says Cena is hurt bad. Cena says he's not but Maddox will be. Cena says he's fighting tonight and Maddox leaves.
We go to the ring and out comes Ricardo Rodriguez to begin the introduction for Alberto Del Rio. Antonio Cesaro waits in the ring.
The bell rings and they lock up and break. Another lock up and they go to the mat trading holds. Del Rio with a pin attempt. Cesaro shoves him. Del Rio comes back firing away into the corner. Cesaro suplexes Del Rio. Del Rio comes back with a big kick to the arm. Del Rio focuses on Cesaro's arm now. Cesaro turns it around and focuses on Del Rio's arm now. Cesaro with uppercuts now. Del Rio comes back with a hurricanrana. Del Rio with shots to the kidneys now. Del Rio with a backstabber. Del Rio goes for the cross armbreaker but Cesaro blocks it and goes to the floor.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and Cesaro is in control of Del Rio. Cesaro with a stomp and a 2 count. Cesaro with a gutwrench slam for another pin attempt. Cesaro hits a big running uppercut in the corner but Del Rio kicks out at 2. Cesaro with left and right hands before another pin attempt. Cesaro keeps control of Del Rio and keeps him on the mat. Del Rio tries to block a back drop but gets slammed anyway. Cesaro with more big uppercuts. Del Rio with a big kick to the face and a clothesline. Del Rio makes a comeback and nails a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Cesaro rolls Del Rio up for a close 2 count. Del Rio with a suplex for another close 2 count. More back and forth action. Del Rio comes off the top but Cesaro knocks him out of the air with an uppercut. Del Rio still kicks out at 2. Cesaro runs into the ring post. Del Rio with a superkick to the face for a 2 count. More back and forth Cesaro goes for the win but Del Rio counters with the cross armbreaker for the win.
After the match, Del Rio picks a Ladder Match stipulation for the Triple Threat at Extreme Rules.
Fandango and The Great Khali are headed to the ring for a dance off.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and out comes Fandango with his dancer Summer Rae. The Great Khali waits in the ring with Natalya and Jerry Lawler is hosting things. Lawler asks Khali about Dancing with the Stars and how Chris Jericho did. Khali says he's better. Music hits and Khali dances with Natalya. Lawler asks Fandango how Jericho did on DWTS. Fandango says he was clumsy. Fandango and Summer Rae dance next. Lawler refers to her as Summer Rae. The crowd cheers more for Khali and Natalya but it's very close. Khali and Natalya win the dance contest. Fandango attacks from behind and takes Khali's knee out. Fandango with a sweep to take Khali to the mat. Fandango goes to the top and nails the big leg drop on Khali.
Up next is the main event. We see footage from SmackDown where The Undertaker got beat down by The Shield.
We go to the ring and out comes WWE Champion John Cena for the main event. The WWE Tag Team Champions Kane and Daniel Bryan are out next.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and here comes The Shield. A brawl starts the match before Kane and Dean Ambrose go at it in the ring. Back and forth until Seth Rollins comes in. Kane works him over in the corner. Kane is upset and grabs the referee by the throat. Cena tags in and calms Kane down. Cena goes at it with Ambrose, who just tagged in. Cena's bad leg buckles and he tags in Daniel Bryan. Bryan unloads on Ambrose with kicks in the corner. Bryan with more offense on Ambrose.
Kane comes back in and keeps control of Ambrose, getting a 2 count. Bryan comes back in with more kicks on Ambrose. Bryan with a surfboard submission now. Kane tags back in for some double teaming and a 2 count. Kane goes to the top but Ambrose moves. Rollins tags in for some double teaming on Kane. Rollins with a 2 count. Rollins works over Kane.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and Ambrose is in control of Bryan. Bryan fights out but Ambrose knocks him down for a 2 count. Rollins tags in and hits a big kick to the face for a 2 count. Rollins taunts Cena and works Bryan over. Rollins with a submission on Bryan now. Bryan tries to hit all of The Shield but Rollins drops him with another kick for a 2 count. Roman Reigns comes in and keeps control of Bryan now. Bryan fights out but Reigns nails a big Samoan drop for a 2 count. Bryan sends Reigns out to the floor. Bryan tags in Kane as Ambrose comes in. Cena looks upset he wasn't tagged in. Kane unloads on Ambrose with clotheslines in the corner and a big sideslam. Rollins gets shoved out of the ring by Kane. Kane goes to the top and comes down on Ambrose with a big right hand. Kane tosses Ambrose out of the ring and follows. Kane takes apart the announce table and grabs Ambrose. Kane lets go to fight off Rollins. Ambrose comes back and DDT's Kane on the floor.
They make it back in the ring. Kane finally nails a chokeslam. Cena finally gets a tag and unloads on Reigns. Cena hits his usual moves and then the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Rollins nails a crossbody on Cena but he rolls through. Cena's leg goes out as he attempts an Attitude Adjustment and Reigns spears him for the win.
After the match, Ryback appears on the stage as Cena sells the injury in the ring. The Shield has already left through the crowd. A trainer checks on Cena's injury as RAW goes off the air.
Quick Results
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* No Disqualification Match:
Jack Swagger(with Zeb Colter) defeated Alberto Del Rio(with Ricardo Rodriguez) via Gutwrench Powerbomb
* Layla defeated Aksana
* Fandango(with Summer Rae) defeated Justin Gabriel via Diving Legdrop
* Big Show defeated Sheamus via KO Punch
* Non-title match
Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett defeated William Regal via Bullhammer
* Mark Henry defeated Randy Orton via disqualification
* The Undertaker defeated Dean Ambrose(with Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) via Hell's Gate submission
Detailed Results
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The show begins with a highlight of what’s to come tonight. Del Rio is shown defeating Jack Swagger last week. Tonight, they will have a rematch, with a No Disqualification stipulation. Also, Undertaker will face Dean Ambrose of the Shield in the show’s main event.
Jack Swagger makes his way to the ring, with Zeb Colter. Ricardo Rodriguez introduces Alberto Del Rio, as he makes his way to the ring.
Alberto and Jack trade fists, as Del Rio runs the ropes. Jack is taken to the floor with a Clothesline. Alberto runs the ropes, taking out Swagger with a Suicide Dive. Del Rio throws Swagger’s injured elbow into the steel steps. Del Rio grabs a kendo stick from under the ring, but is taken out by Jack. Swagger takes the stick, hitting the injured leg of Alberto. Swagger continues the attack on the torso and back of Del Rio. Swagger goes for a final swing, but Del Rio catches it. Alberto and Jack struggle for its possession, as Swagger kicks Jack in the gut. Del Rio runs to a cornered Swagger, as he is sent to the floor. Swagger goes under the ring for a weapon, but is kicked in the gut. Alberto and Jack trade fists up the ramp. Del Rio connects with a Suplex on the ramp to Swagger. Del Rio grabs a ladder from under the ring, leaning it against the apron. Swagger runs to Alberto, as he is hit with a Flapjack onto the ladder.
**Commercials**
Swagger has a Front Facelock applied, as Del Rio stands out. Del Rio is pushed against the ropes, as he is hit with a Belly-to-belly Slam. Pin, but a kick out. Swagger goes to the floor, to get a chair. Del Rio connects with an Enziguri to Swagger on the apron. Del Rio connects with jabs, but is taken out with a kick to the knee. Swagger connects with a Lariat. Pin, but a kick out. Swagger grabs the chair again, wedging it into the corner. Swagger connects with an Arm Breaker, to the injured elbow of Jack. Swagger is taken out with a couple Clotheslines. Del Rio connects with a Tilt-a-whirl Backbreaker. Swagger goes to the apron, as Del Rio is thrown a kendo stick. Jack, who is seated in the ropes, is hit in the back nine times, as the sequence is finished with a Backstabber. Pin, but a kick out. Del Rio goes for a Cross Armbreaker, but Swagger gets out. Del Rio follows with a Superkick to the face of Jack. Pin, but a kick out. Del Rio is locked in the Patriot Lock, as he reverses. Jack is put in the Cross Armbreaker. Jack pins, but a kick out. Swagger throws Del Rio in the chair, as he pins. Kick out. Swagger rolls to the floor, to grab the ladder. Del Rio pushes the ladder down, smashing the other end into the face of Swagger. As a result, Swagger’s lip is busted open. Zeb distracts with a kendo stick, as Del Rio is smashed in the face with the ladder. Both return to the ring, as Swagger pins. Kick out by Del Rio. Swagger goes for a Swagger Bomb, but Del Rio grabs the arm. The Cross Armbreaker is locked in, as Colter hands the kendo stick to Jack. Swagger hits his way out, grabbing the ladder once more. Swagger slams the ladder onto Del Rio. Swagger connects with a Gutwrench Powerbomb for the win.
**Commercials**
Aksana is in the ring. Layla is in the ring. They lock up, as Layla throws a kick. A rear to the face follows. Layla is sent to the corner, as she does a Float Over. Aksana throws her to the apron, kicking her to the floor. Aksana crawls on the apron, as Layla connects with a Baseball Slide. Layla rolls up Aksana, but a kick out. Aksana drops Layla on the ropes, following with a knee to her face. Aksana throws Layla’s hand into the mat, following with an Arm Bar. Layla is whipped into the corner, as Aksana pulls her arm in the ropes. Aksana connects with a Snapmare, and kicks Layla in the back. Layla goes for a kick, but Aksana throws her to the mat. Pin, but a kick out. Aksana whips Layla, as she connects with an Arm Drag. Layla then pins.
A teaser for the upcoming show on E!, called Total Divas, is shown.
**Commercials**
In a highlight from Raw, the closing moments of Undertaker and Team Hell No vs. The Shield are shown. Daniel Bryan goes for a Diving Headbutt, as Dean Ambrose rolls him up for the win.
On the Titantron, the Shield speak of defeating Team Hell No and Undertaker. They say justice prevailed once again. To them, it is an injustice that Team Hell No are still Tag Team Champions. No for long. Also, Undertaker left Raw with his soul in tact. No for long. Dean Ambrose says he faces Undertaker, and will beat him. If it’s the last thing he does. Justice will be immortal, not the Undertaker.
Fandango makes his way to the ring, with Summer Rae.
**Commercials**
Justin Gabriel is in the ring.
Fandango begins with attack, with kicks. Fandango goes for a Suplex, but Justin sweeps the leg. Justin rolls him up, but Fandango rolls to the floor. Fandango is brought back into an Arm Drag, and put in an Arm Bar. Fandango put Gabriel in the corner, throwing punches. Fandango takes it to the ropes, hitting him in the back of the head. Fandango goes to the floor, connecting with an Enziguri to the head of Justin. Pin, but a kick out. Fandango is hit with a flurry of kicks. Fandango is taken out with a Spinning Back Kick. Justin connects with a Splash into the corner, going to the apron. Justin goes for a Springboard Dive, but is hit with a kick. Fandango connects with a Russian Legsweep. Fandango follows with a Diving Legdrop for the win.
Fandango pronounces his name correctly, before leaving.
**Commercials**
Sheamus makes his way to the ring. Big Show makes his way to the ring. They lock up, as Sheamus is pushed back to the mat. They lock up again, as Show is thrown into the corner. Sheamus goes on the attack of show with punches and kicks, but is taken out with chops across the chest. Sheamus fights out of the corner, but is pushed to the floor. Show follows, as he rolls Sheamus back. Sheamus rams a shoulder into the gut, connecting with 10 forearms across the chest. Show headbutts Sheamus away. Sheamus is in the corner, as he kicks an oncoming Show. Sheamus is then hit with a Sidewalk Slam. Show follows with an Elbow Drop. Pin, but a kick out. Show chokes Sheamus against the ropes. Show connects with the Final Cut. Pin, but a kick out. Sheamus crawls to the corner, as Show drags him out. Sheamus picks up Show, but is crushed by his weight. Pin, but a kick out. Show walks on Sheamus. Show kicks Sheamus, going to the floor. Show chops Sheamus while laying on the apron.
**Commercials**
Show throws Sheamus’ shoulder into the steel post, as he falls to the floor. Show follows, as he whips Sheamus into the steel steps. Show rolls back into the ring. Sheamus crawls back into the ring, but has his shoulder thrown into the turnbuckle. Show takes Sheamus’ shoulder, and puts his weight on it. Show takes out Sheamus with a club to the back. Show torques the shoulder of Sheamus by pushing his elbow over his head. Sheamus fights out, connecting with a DDT. Sheamus and Show trade fists while on their knees. Sheamus takes out Show with forearms. Show is hit with a Running Knee Lift and Battering Ram. Sheamus goes for White Noise, but is put in a Choke Slam. Sheamus reverses, connecting with White Noise. Sheamus calls for a Brouge, but ducks the kick. Show goes to the floor, as Sheamus attacks him from behind. Show gets back into the ring, as Sheamus pulls Show’s arm in the ropes. Sheamus goes top rope, as Mark Henry distracts. Show throws a KO Punch, taking Sheamus out.
**Commercials**
William Regal makes his way to the ring. Wade Barrett makes his way to the ring. Wade gets on the mic, speaking of London’s grave robbery stories. Wade mocks Regal, saying a crypt is missing a body. Wade says he will send William from once he came. Wade kicks William, but Regal takes Wade to the corner. Barrett is whipped, as he is hit with an elbow. William knees Wade in the corner. Barrett kicks William in the gut. Barrett goes for a Bullhammer, but William reverses into an Exploder Suplex. Pin, but a kick out. Wade dodges a Knee Trembler, following with a Bullhammer for the win.
In a highlight from Raw, Paul Heyman is shown speaking of Triple H and Brock Lesnar at Extreme Rules. Triple H interrupts Paul, who says he didn’t show up. Triple H says he lied about the email, following by saying he accepts the match. Heyman is hit with a Pedigree to finisher the segment.
Randy Orton makes his way to the ring.
**Commercials**
Mark Henry makes his way to the ring. They lock up, as Henry backs Orton into the corner. Henry goes for the World’s Strongest Slam, but Orton gets out. Randy throws punches, as Mark rolls to the floor. Orton continues the attack on the floor, but is stopped short. Henry is thrown into the steel post, after Orton gets away from Mark. Orton stomps on Henry’s limbs. Henry takes out Orton with a Clothesline. Henry shoulders Orton in the corner, as Randy fights back. Punches and kicks are thrown, but a Clothesline takes Henry off his feet. Orton connects with a DDT. Pin, but a kick out. Orton connects with a Rope Hung DDT. Orton goes for an RKO, but Henry rolls to the floor. Randy follows, continuing the attack. Henry slams Orton’s back into the ring post. Orton and Henry are both back in the ring, as Sheamus enters the ring. Sheamus connects with a Brouge Kick, and Orton follows with an RKO.
A trailer for No One Lives is shown.
**Commercials**
The Undertaker makes his way to the ring.
**Commercials**
Dean Ambrose makes his way to the ring through the crowd, with Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. Rollins quickly jumps on the apron, but not enough to be a distraction. Roman gets on the apron, as Taker goes after him. Ambrose jumps Taker, taking him into the corner with fists. Taker grabs him by the neck, throwing him into the corner. Taker throws body blows, as Ambrose falls to the floor. Ambrose is thrown to the floor, as Taker backs him into the barricade. Dean is rolled back in, with his upper-body on the apron. Taker connects with a Leg Drop across the chest of Ambrose. Taker rolls back into the ring. Taker runs to a cornered Ambrose with a Big Boot, but Dean gets away. Taker’s leg is caught up in the ropes, as he falls to the apron. Dean connects with a Baseball Slide Dropkick. Dean follows Taker to the floor, throwing punches to the face. Dean throws punches to Taker, following by grinding his elbow into Taker’s face. Ambrose puts Taker against the ropes, following with a Dropkick to the chest. Pin, but a kick out. Ambrose locks in a Cravate, as he transitions into a Neckbreaker. Pin, but a kick out. Ambrose brings Taker down with fists, then mocking his cut throat. Taker grabs Dean’s neck, bringing him up for a Chokeslam. Ambrose fights out. The two begin trading fists, as Taker runs the ropes. Ambrose follows, throwing a knee into Taker’s gut. Ambrose runs the ropes, but is caught in a Chokeslam. Taker takes out Rollins, who is on the apron. Taker is kicked in the groin, as Roman distracts the ref on the apron. Ambrose connects with a DDT. Pin, but a kick out. Taker locks in Hell’s Gate, as Ambrose taps.
Seth and Roman immediately begin the attack on apron. The fight is taken to the floor, as Taker neutralizes the group. Rollins is thrown over the barricade. Taker grabs a chair, hitting Ambrose in the gut. Rollins gets on the apron, as he is caught by the throat. Rollins jumps away, as Reigns spears Taker through the barricade. Ambrose grabs a chair, smashing Taker across the back twice. The Shield claims the announce table, as Taker is picked up. Taker is smashed through the table with a Triple Powerbomb. The Shield stand over Taker to end the show.
The 30th edition of WWE Main Event came to you, for the first time ever, from the O2 Arena in London, England. On Main Event, “The World’s Strongest Man” would be out to prove his dominance to the UK crowd as Mark Henry would face four WWE Superstars, one after another, in the ultimate test of endurance in the WWE, the Gauntlet Match!
Match Results
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* Gauntlet Match #1
Mark Henry defeated Jimmy Uso via World’s Strongest Slam
* Gauntlet Match #2
Mark Henry defeated Jey Uso via World’s Strongest Slam
* Gauntlet Match #3
Mark Henry defeated Santino Marella via World’s Strongest Slam
* Gauntlet Match #4
The Great Khali defeated Mark Henry by intentional count-out
Detailed Results
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The show kicks off with the longest reigning WWE Champion in SmackDown history and the color commentator for WWE Main Event, as well as RAW & SmackDown, John “Bradshaw” Layfield as JBL would conduct an interview with “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry in the middle of the ring. JBL first shows footage of Mark Henry’s back-to-back attacks on Sheamus a couple of weeks ago before JBL introduces Mark Henry, who joins JBL in the ring. JBL says that he has never seen Sheamus get “decimated” the way that Mark Henry decimated him. Mark Henry says that Sheamus thinks that it does not matter how “big or bad” someone is, but he proved Sheamus wrong. JBL then declares, “because that’s what you do” and Mark Henry responds, “that’s what I do”, but after JBL excitedly repeats himself, Mark Henry asks if JBL is “making fun” of him. JBL immediately backtracks, saying that they are both Texas boys and saying that he would not make fun of “The World’s Strongest Man”, saying that is Mark Henry’s “biggest fan”. JBL continues, saying that he would love to see Mark Henry in action on Main Event and Henry agrees. JBL says that Mark Henry does not turn down any challenge, saying that beating people in singles match has been done time and time again and Mark Henry agrees again, saying that he will take on two WWE Superstars. JBL admits that it would be great to see that, but mentions that the fans have been seeing quite a few Handicap Matches as of late, saying that Big Show has been “awesome” in his 2-on-1 Handicap Matches. Mark Henry then asks if JBL is saying that Big Show is “more powerful” than him before volunteering himself to take on three WWE Superstars. JBL says that Mark Henry is “The World’s Strongest Man”, suggesting that, if Mark Henry were to face four Superstars in a Gauntlet Match, he might finally get the respect he deserves. Mark Henry thinks about it for a moment before telling JBL to get out of the ring because he will face any four Superstars in a Gauntlet Match!
After some unintentional coaxing from JBL, the featured attraction of Main Event would see “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry face four Superstars, one after the other, in a Gauntlet Match! Jimmy & Jey Uso then come out as Jimmy Uso would take the unenviable task of going one-on-one with Mark Henry in the first part of the Gauntlet Match. Mark Henry quickly dispatches the tag team specialist, hitting the World’s Strongest Slam on Jimmy Uso, defeating one-half of the Usos. Jey Uso then tries to get the jump on Mark Henry, but to no avail as Henry quickly regains the advantage. Jey was later able to get a short boost of offense against Mark Henry, but Henry proved too much for the second Uso, planting Jey Uso with the World’s Strongest Slam to advance in the Gauntlet Match. Santino Marella was then revealed as Mark Henry’s third adversary in the Gauntlet Match. Mark Henry powers through Santino Marella, squashing Marella with the World’s Strongest Slam, defeating his third Superstar in a row. Mark Henry’s fourth and final opponent in the Gauntlet Match would be quite a bit tougher than his previous three as “The World’s Strongest Man” would have to combat “The Punjabi Giant” The Great Khali. Mark Henry would manage to overcome the size of The Great Khali, planting Khali with the World’s Strongest Slam. However, Khali would manage to get his foot on the bottom rope, avoiding the defeat. Shortly after this, Khali hits two chops to the skull of Mark Henry, resulting in Henry rolling out of the ring and, after collecting himself, Mark Henry opts not to get back in the ring, taking a count-out loss as Khali puts an end to Henry’s reign in the Gauntlet Match!
With the Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Title coming up in a month at Extreme Rules where Dolph Ziggler will defend the World Heavyweight Title against both Jack Swagger and Alberto Del Rio, Swagger’s manager and mouthpiece, Zeb Colter, speaks on the Triple Threat. Colter accuses Del Rio of sneaking his way into the title match before addressing Dolph Ziggler, saying that Ziggler has “peculiar and questionable morals”. Zeb continues, saying that the world deserves a better champion, saying that Jack Swagger will be that champion and, this Friday on SmackDown, he will prove it when he faces Del Rio in a No Disqualification Match. Jack Swagger then comes out, repeatedly shouting “we the people”.
Qucik results
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* R-Truth defeated Antonio Cesaro
* Damien Sandow defeated Brodus Clay.
* Non title match
Dolph Ziggler defeated Chris Jericho.
* Tensai defeated Cody Rhodes.
* Big E. Langston defeated Zack Ryder
* The Shield defeated Daniel Bryan and BRothers of Destructions(the Undertaker & Kane)
* Fandango defeated William Regal
* Divas Battle Royal MATCH
#1 contender for the WWE Divas championship
AJ Lee defeated Naomi, Tamina Snuka, Aksana, Layla
Detailed results
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RAW opens up from London, England with Paul Heyman in the ring. Heyman introduces himself and gets a mixed reaction. Heyman says he's here as the advocate for Brock Lesnar. Heyman talks about Lesnar destroying 3MB last week and the challenge to Triple H for Extreme Rules. Heyman shows us footage from last week. Heyman says Triple H isn't here tonight but he has an e-mail from Triple H with his response to the challenge. It says Triple H will give his answer next week. The crowd boos. Heyman rips Triple H until his music hits and out comes The Game.
Triple H says he lied in the e-mail. He grabs Heyman's tie and tells him to inform Brock Lesnar that he accepts the challenge. Triple H hits Heyman with a Pedigree and poses over him before we go to replays.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and out comes World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler with AJ Lee and Big E Langston. Back and forth to start the match. Jericho drops Dolph and dropkicks him. Ziggler goes out to get a kiss from AJ but gets ran over by Jericho.
**Commercial**
We go to the ring and out comes R-Truth rapping his "what's up?" theme song. Antonio Cesaro is out next. Cesaro yodels on his way to the ring.
Cesaro takes control to start the match. Cesaro with a big uppercut to the back and a huge clothesline. Truth fights out of a headlock and rolls Cesaro up for 2. Truth with clotheslines now. Truth misses the scissors kick but blocks Cesaro with a right hand. Truth with a facebuster for a 2 count. Truth runs into a knee but counters and hits his finisher for the win.
We see a helicopter arriving somewhere and it's The Shield. They hop into a Range Rover and make their way to the arena.
We go to the ring and out comes Brodus Clay, Tensai, Cameron and Naomi
**Commercial**
Back from the break and out comes Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow. Sandow and Clay lock up to start the match. Clay with a big clothesline and headbutts to the back. Clay with a scoop slam and an elbow drop for a 2 count. Sandow tries for a comeback but Clay runs over him. Sandow counters a slam and takes control. Sandow with knees to the face. Sandow drops the Elbow of Disdain for a 2 count. Clay makes a comeback and beats Sandow down in the corner. Clay with a big splash in the corner and a t-bone suplex. Clay chases Cody off the apron and Sandow gets a cheap shot in. Sandow rolls Clay up for the win.
Dolph Ziggler is backstage talking to the World Heavyweight Title. AJ Lee walks up. He says she should have a title of her own. He says it would look better on AJ than Kaitlyn and they pick on Kaitlyn. Big E Langston is standing there. Dolph says this is their time so stop creeping. Big E walks off. Vickie Guerrero and Brad Maddox walk up. If Ziggler loses his match tonight against Chris Jericho, Jericho gets put into the Extreme Rules match, making it a Fatal 4 Way. Vickie laughs in their faces and walks off.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and we see CM Punk's promo from last week. Michael Cole says they've tried contacting Punk all week to no avail.
The Shield appear on the big screen. Seth Rollins says they went through great lengths to be here tonight. Dean Ambrose talks about The Undertaker. Rollins says they will make their greatest statement tonight. Ambrose says Taker will know what justice tastes like tonight.
We go to the ring and out comes Chris Jericho to a big pop.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and out comes World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler with AJ Lee and Big E Langston. Back and forth to start the match. Jericho drops Dolph and dropkicks him. Ziggler goes out to get a kiss from AJ but gets ran over by Jericho.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and Big E gets in a cheap shot on Jericho. Ziggler with a neckbreaker and a 2 count. Ziggler with stomps and more offense. Ziggler drops a big elbow for another 2 count. Jericho comes back with chops but misses a splash in the corner and falls out to the floor. Ziggler brings it back in for a 2 count. Ziggler shows off and taunts Jericho. Jericho counters a neckbreaker with a roll up for 2. Ziggler comes right back with a clothesline.
Ziggler gets a sleeper locked in now. Jericho counters with a big slam and makes a comeback. Jericho goes to the top and nails a big shot on the way down. Jericho misses the bulldog but keeps control. Jericho goes for the Walls of Jericho but Ziggler counters. More back and forth. Jericho with an enziguri for a 2 count. Jericho finally hits the bulldog. AJ gets on the apron and distracts the referee. Big E decks Jericho with a right hand when he goes for the Lionsault. Ziggler covers but Jericho kicks out at 2. More back and forth. Dolph locks in another sleeper hold. More back and forth. Ziggler blocks a Lionsault and nails the leg drop for another 2 count. Ziggler blocks the Walls again. Ziggler goes to the top but Jericho hits the top rope. Jericho climbs up and nails a superplex. Jericho covers for a 2 count. Jericho nails a Codebreaker for another pin attempt. AJ gets back on the apron. Jericho dropkicks Big E off the apron. Jericho goes for the Walls and gets it locked in. Fandango's music hits and the crowd pops big time. This distracts Jericho and the hold is broken. Ziggler with a kick to the knee and Zig Zag for the win.
We see footage of Ryback, John Cena and The Shield from last week.
Josh Mathews is backstage with Mick Foley. Foley brings up Ryback and says he won't have any time for excuses when he faces Cena in 4 weeks. Foley thanks Mathews and walks off.
**Commercial**
Back from a commercial and Cody Rhodes waits in the ring with Damien Sandow. Tensai is also out with Cameron, Naomi and Clay. Tensai drops Cody and goes to work. Tensai lifts Cody in the air and holds him for a minute before slamming him for a 2 count. Cody turns it around and stomps away for a pin attempt of his own.
Cody misses a shoulder in the corner and Tensai takes back control. Tensai drops a big elbow for a 2 count. Tensai catapults Cody out of the corner and drops him with a shot to the throat. Tensai with a big senton down low in the corner. Sandow gets on the apron but Clay lays him out. Tensai blocks a Disaster Kick and slams Cody. Tensai dances and drops a splash for the win.
Kane and Daniel Bryan are backstage. Bryan is asking if The Undertaker is here yet so they can go over strategy. Kane tells him not to worry about the Brothers of Destruction. Bryan says they need to be on the same page. Bryan says he has come up with a good plan. Kane says Taker doesn't take orders. Kane tells Bryan do not try and give Taker a hug. Bryan promises he won't. All of a sudden Kane and Bryan get attacked. The camera falls and it looks like The Shield hit them.
**Commercial**
Josh Mathews is backstage with Ryback and asks him about watching The Shield beat Cena down last week. Ryback wants to meet Mick Foley in the ring later tonight.
We go to the ring and out comes Big E Langston.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and out comes Zack Ryder. Langston backdrops Ryder to start the match. Big E with body shots in the corner. Ryder dodges a clothesline but Big E fights him off. Big E catches a crossbody and drops Ryder over his knees several times. Big E with a big spear in the corner. Ryder gets knees up in the corner and nails a second rope dropkick. Big E clotheslines Ryder out of the air and nails his finisher for the win.
**Commercial**
Back from the commercial and out comes The Undertaker to the ring.
Out next comes Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose through the crowd. They surround the ring and taunt Taker. They hit the ring and Taker fights them off. The pyro goes off and here comes Kane and Daniel Bryan to make the save. There's a big brawl as Taker and Team Hell No clear the ring. We go to commercial with Taker and Team Hell No standing in the ring.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and Ambrose is starting out with Bryan. Bryan takes him to the corner with kicks. Bryan drops Ambrose and kicks him some more. Bryan keeps Ambrose on the mat. Kane tags in and dropkicks Ambrose for a 2 count. Kane with right hands and kicks in the corner. Taker comes in and goes at it with Ambrose in the corner. Taker with a big shoulder and a 2 count. Ambrose cuts him off in the corner and turns it around. Taker fights him off and nails Old School. Taker with more offense before a tag to Kane. A "you still got it" chant breaks out for Taker. Reigns comes in but Kane drops him with a right hand. Kane tags in Bryan for some double teaming on Reigns. Bryan with a 1 count.
Kane with more offense as he keeps Reigns on the mat. Reigns makes a comeback and drops Kane for a pin attempt. Ambrose tags in and they triple team Kane. Rollins covers for a 2 count. Rollins chokes Kane on the ropes and keeps him in their corner. Kane fights out of the corner but Ambrose stops him. Reigns comes back in and keeps control of Kane. Kane fights out of a hold and slams Reigns. Rollins comes in off the top but Kane drops him with a right hand. Bryan tags in with kicks to Rollins. They run the ropes and Bryan hits a big clothesline. Bryan with more kicks as the crowd chants. Bryan with a big kick to the head and a 2 count on Rollins. Rollins comes back but Bryan dumps him on the floor. Bryan runs the ropes and leaps out, taking Rollins out on the floor. Bryan goes to the top and hits a dropkick on Rollins in the ring. Bryan misses another in the corner and goes down.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and Rollins is in control of Bryan. Rollins taunts Taker. Ambrose comes back in to keep the attack on Bryan going. Ambrose with a forearm to the face and a 2 count. Ambrose with knees and a big slam now. Ambrose ties Bryan up in a surfboard and tags in Rollins for a big knee drop from the top. Rollins with a 2 count off the double team. Bryan finally catches a break and tags in Taker. Taker sends Reigns to the floor, pulls Ambrose in and knocks Rollins off the apron. Taker unloads on Ambrose and clotheslines him in the corner. Taker nails Snake Eyes and a big boot on Ambrose. Taker with the big leg drop for a 2 count. Taker calls for a chokeslam on Ambrose and grabs Rollins for one also. Reigns makes the save with a huge spear on Taker. Reigns covers but Taker kicks out at 2. Rollins comes back in but Taker takes him out with a big right hand. Taker with a 2 count on Rollins. Kane tags back in and knocks Rollins down. Kane with a big boot and a sideslam. Kane goes to the top for a big right hand. Kane calls for a chokeslam but Rollins counters and kicks him. Ambrose comes in off the top but Kane chokeslams him. Bryan tags in and goes to the top for the headbutt. Reigns pulls Bryan's foot and he falls from the top. Taker comes over and brawls with Reigns. Rollins and Kane join the fight. Ambrose and Bryan brawl up top. Bryan goes for the headbutt but Ambrose moves and takes the pin.
After the match, The Shield retreats through the crowd as Taker and Kane look on. We go to replays.
Still to come, Mick Foley will confront Ryback.
Foley is backstage with John Cena. Cena is worried about Foley going to meet Ryback in the ring.
We go to the ring and out comes Summer Rae dancing. Fandango is out next and part of the crowd sings his theme. Fandango and Summer pose.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and out comes William Regal to a big pop from the London crowd. Regal mocks Fandango's dancing to start the match. Regal strikes first with clotheslines and a backdrop. Fandango goes to the apron but Regal brings him back in. Fandango with a cheap shot. Fandango takes control of the match now. Regal looks to turn it around but Fandango catches him with one of his finishers for the win.
After the match, there's a brief boo for Fandango but the crowd starts humming his theme song. Fandango and Summer Rae dance above Regal before Fandango pronounces his name and that's it. They dance up the stage but Chris Jericho attacks from behind. Jericho throws Fandango off the stage and the crowd chants his name. Jericho extends his hand to Summer but she hesitates. She takes his hand and they dance to Fandango's music.
Still to come, Foley confronts Ryback. Up next is a Divas Battle Royal.
**Commercial**
WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn is on commentary. Cole says The Bella Twins have been banned from this match for cheating last week. Aksana gets eliminated first. Naomi hits Rear View on Tamina. Layla and Naomi try to eliminate Tamina but she hangs on. Naomi is out next. Layla eliminates Tamina next. AJ is playing like she's been knocked out after a Tamina superkick. AJ turns it around and eliminates Layla to become the new #1 contender.
Cole leads us into a promo for WWE Studios' No One Lives with Brodus Clay.
Mick Foley is backstage walking
**Commercial**
Back from the break and out comes Mick Foley with a steel chair in hand. Foley calls out Ryback and here he comes. Foley speaks and says if Ryback unleashes his best, he will go down and probably not get back up. Foley says but he has thing to say and he hopes some of his words sink in for Ryback. Foley shows us footage of Ryback and Cena in the ring from last week. Ryback says he knows what he did watching The Shield beat Cena down and he loved it. Foley asks what happened to the guy who came into WWE last year and took it by storm. They go on and Foley brings up Extreme Rules. He says Ryback needs to wake up. Ryback tells him to shut up. Ryback says Foley always comes out putting his nose in other peoples business with his same messages from the past. Ryback rips into Foley and says he knows exactly what he's doing. Ryback says he gets what he wants. Ryback says he wanted to send a message to Super Cena and he did. Ryback says he wanted a WWE Title shot and he got it. Ryback says he will become WWE Champion at Extreme Rules. Ryback calls the fans stupid.
Ryback continues to run down Foley. Ryback calls him a fat pathetic lazy bastard. Ryback asks Foley how that steel chair is going to help him. Foley drops the mic and gets ready to fight with it. Ryback smacks Foley. Foley gets in his face. Ryback tosses the chair out of the ring. Foley readies for a fight but here comes John Cena to the ring. Foley exits the ring and now Cena gets ready for a fight. The Shield's music hits and here they come through the crowd. Cena backs out of the ring and watches from the apron. Cena drops down and heads up the ramp as The Shield surrounds the ring. They attack Ryback and beat him down. Cena comes back with the steel chair and makes the save. Ryback and Cena clear the ring. Cena runs to the floor and beats The Shield with the chair. Cena comes back in and faces off with Ryback as The Shield watches from the crowd. Cena drops the chair and faces off with Ryback. Cena lifts him for an Attitude Adjustment and nails it. Cena stands over Ryback as his music starts back up. We go to replays as Cena heads up the ramp. Cena salutes Ryback, who is up in the ring now. RAW goes off the air with Cena and Ryback staring each other down.
The 713th edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown came to you from the Thompson-Boling Arena at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN. As Sheamus & Randy Orton’s problems with Big Show continue to intensify, another super heavyweight has, quite literally, shoved his way into the picture as Mark Henry has inexplicably attacked Sheamus in the backstage area twice in the past week, first on SmackDown last week and again on Monday’s RAW, and, on SmackDown, “The Celtic Warrior” Sheamus and “The Viper” Randy Orton would face the daunting team of “The World’s Largest Athlete” Big Show and “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry!
Match Results
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* Fandango def. Santino Marella by pin following the reverse swinging STO.
* Champion vs. Champion: Non-Title:
Kofi Kingston def. Wade Barrett by roll-up.
* Alberto Del Rio def. Jack Swagger by roll-up.
* 6-Person Mixed Tag Match:
The Great Khali, Hornswoggle, & Natalya def. Primo, Epico, & Rosa Mendes by The Great Khali pinning Epico following the Punjabi Plunge.
* Big Show & Mark Henry def. Sheamus & Randy Orton by Big Show pinning Randy Orton following a chokeslam.
Detailed Results
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SmackDown kicks off with the overnight sensation known as Fandango as “The Dancing Enigma” was set for action, but before the match got underway, Fandango approaches SmackDown Ring Announcer Lilian Garcia, asking Lilian if she has ever “Fandangoed” before. Appearing a bit creeped out by Fandango’s flirtatious and up-close approach, Lilian tries to leave the ring, but Fandango spins Lilian back into his arms and their faces nearly touch. Fandango then dips Lilian and says that her dancing was “absolutely terrible”, intentionally dropping Lilian! The confused Lilian then scrambles to her feet as Fandango says that Garcia is a “beautiful woman”, but there is “nothing beautiful” about the way she dances. Lilian then exits the ring as Fandango says that each and every one of the people in the crowd “butcher” his name and his signature dancing. Fandango then turns his attention back to Lilian Garcia, asking Lilian to pronounce his name, but Fandango is then interrupted by the comedic buffoon known as Santino Marella. Santino calls Fandango “Fandingle”, taking issue with how Fandango treats the fans, as well as Lilian Garcia. Santino then does his best mockery of Fandango’s dance and, when Fandango charges after Santino, Marella pulls down the top rope, sending Fandango to the outside.
After their unique introduction moments earlier, the opening match of the night saw “The Dancing Enigma” Fandango going one-on-one with Santino Marella. In the end, it was Fandango hitting a swinging reverse STO en route to picking up the win.
Backstage, Big Show confronts SmackDown General Manager Booker T and his Senior Advisor Theodore Long as the usually angry giant actually thanks Theodore Long for giving him a tag team partner, accusing Booker of risking one of SmackDown’s top stars by putting him in Handicap Matches. Big Show then fist-bumps the Senior Advisor before exiting the office. Not the least bit pleased, Booker glares at a beaming Theodore Long, but Long ignores his employer, leaving to catch up with Big Show.
After being the one to finally unseat Antonio Cesaro to win the United States Title, the new United States Champion Kofi Kingston went one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett in a non-title, Champion vs. Champion Match. In the end, it was a cocky pin by Wade Barrett that would cost him as Kofi Kingston counters the pin attempt into a roll-up, catching the Intercontinental Champion by surprise and picking up the big win.
Backstage, Renee Young is conducting an interview with Mark Henry about his recent unexplained attacks on Sheamus, but “The Celtic Warrior” himself interrupts the interview, tackling Mark Henry and putting him through a table and other debris just like Henry has been doing to Sheamus!
Before they join champion Dolph Ziggler in a Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Title at next month’s Extreme Rules, SmackDown would feature a WrestleMania rematch as “The Mexican Aristocrat” Alberto Del Rio, with Ricardo Rodriguez in his corner, went one-on-one with “The Real American” Jack Swagger, with Zeb Colter in his corner. At the end of an intense, back-and-forth match that saw both men fight through their respective injuries, it was Alberto Del Rio finally catching Jack Swagger with a roll-up to pick up the hard-fought victory.
In a unique 6-Person Mixed Tag Match, the team of The Great Khali, Hornswoggle, & Natalya would face Primo, Epico, & Rosa Mendes on SmackDown. In the end, it was The Great Khali planting Epico with the Punjabi Plunge en route to picking up the win for his team.
Then it was time for the main event of SmackDown as “The Celtic Warrior” Sheamus & “The Viper” Randy Orton would face the gargantuan team of “The World’s Largest Athlete” Big Show and “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry. In the end, it was Big Show planting Randy Orton with a chokeslam en route to picking up the win for himself and Mark Henry.
* 8 Person Tag Team Match
Tons Of Funk (Brodus Clay & Tensai) & The Funkadactyls (Cameron & Naomi) defeated Team Rhodes Scholars (Cody Rhodes & Damien Sandow) & The Bella Twins (Brie Bella & Nikki Bella)
* Zack Ryder defeated Heath Slater
* William Regal defeated Michael McGillicutty. Following the match, Regal thanked Dave Finlay who he noted was in attendance tonight for the event.
* WWE Tag Team Championship Match
Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan & Kane) (c) defeated Dolph Ziggler & Big E Langston (w/AJ Lee)
* R-Truth defeated Antonio Cesaro
* WWE Divas Championship Match
Kaitlyn (c) defeated Tamina Snuka
* Tables Match For The WWE Championship
John Cena (c) defeated Ryback
* 8 Man Tag Team Match
Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal, Alex Riley & Santino Marella defeated Primo, Epico & The Prime Time Players (Darren Young & Titus O’Neil)
* Fandango defeated Ted DiBiase
* Natalya defeated Alicia Fox
* Mark Henry defeated The Great Khali
* Randy Orton defeated the Big Show
* WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
Wade Barrett (c) defeated Justin Gabriel
* No disqualification match
Alberto Del Rio defeated Jack Swagger w/Zeb Colter
* 6 Man Tag Team Match
Sheamus & The New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn & Road Dogg) defeated The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns) via disqualification
Quick Results
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* Battle Royal No. 1 contender match for the Intercontinental Championship
Justin Gabriel won the match
Order of Eliminations:
1.Jimmy Uso
2.Yoshi Tatsu
3.Epico
4.Jinder Mahal
5.The Great Khali
6.Jey Uso
7.Alex Riley
8.Santino Marella
9.Drew McIntyre
10.Primo
* Intercontinental Championship
Wade Barrett (c) defeated Justin Gabriel
Detailed Results
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WWE Main Event returned last night (April 17, 2013) on ION Television from the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN. Featuring a Battle Royal of jobbers to compete to be the #1 Contender to the Intercontinental Title and the IC Title Championship match thereafter.
The show opened with a ten man Battle Royal for the right to face Wade Barrett for the Intercontinental Championship,featuring The Great Khali, Primo, Alex Riley, Santino Marella, Jimmy and Jey Uso, Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal, Yoshi Tatsu and Justin Gabriel. That's quite an assortment of characters! It was a paint by the numbers Battle Royal. There was a lot of time wasted just standing around, wrestlers became oddly weak when their opponents were on the precipice, and we even got the cliched "everyone gang up and push the big guy over" spot. Nothing new or groundbreaking, but the formula does work for a reason. It was an entertaining match for what it was.
Justin Gabriel would eventually earn the victory, sending Drew McIntyre over with the head scissors takedown and dodging Primo's final rush. Which, good for Gabriel! They guy has potential, and it's a damn shame WWE isn't using him correctly. Well, it's a damn shame WWE isn't using any of these jobbers hard workers correctly. How much money was standing in the ring last night? How much time and energy has WWE spent teaching and building up that talent, only for it to waste away? Fans want to care about wrestlers. But it's impossible to when the promotion itself doesn't give a flying duck.
The win earned Gabriel the right to lose to Wade Barrett later in the night with the Intercontinental Championship on the line. Wade was supposed to win, but this bull[explicit] of alternating loses every week is killing him. It's incomprehensible why WWE would book him the way it does.
With all the shaming aside, the match was actually wicked entertaining. Wade is Wade, and his limited move set is not always the most fun thing to watch. But he does work well with the right opponent, and he plays the heel role well in the ring. On the other side, it was clear Gabriel is very, very green. He seemed to be a step behind Wade the entire match, late getting to his spots and not moving comfortably around the ring. It was a little discerning to watch, but once you got past it was easy to see the guy's potential. The point of Main Event should be to get lower talent like Gabriel experience before making it to SmackDown and hopefully Monday Night Raw. A few more matches like this for the South African.
Quick Results
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* Handicap match
Randy Orton and Sheamus def. Big Show
Orton pinned Show after a Brogue Kick/RKO combo.
* WWE United States Title Match
Kofi Kingston def. Antonio Cesaro to become New WWE United States Champion via Trouble in Paradise.
* Non title match
Team Hell NO(Kane and Daniel Bryan) def. Darren Young and Titus O’Neil. Bryan got the pin with a flying headbutt.
* Non title match
R-Truth def. Wade Barrett
* Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow def. The Great Khali and Santino Marella
* Non title match
Jack Swagger def. Dolph Ziggler
* Nikki Bella def. Kaitlyn
Twin magic, even though one of the Bellas has implants now. This was the third time in the show that a champion lost a non-title match.
Detailed Results
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Live from the Bi Lo Center in Greenville, South Carolina as Randy Orton makes his way out. Michael Cole welcomes us to a sold out RAW. Orton makes his way out and next is Sheamus. They head to the ring together. Their opponent Big Show is out next.
Sheamus starts out for his team and they go back and forth. Show stops shots from Sheamus with a big slam to the mat. Show cuts Sheamus off again with an elbow. Sheamus fights in off the apron and hits a bunch of forearm shots to the chest. Sheamus ducks a knockout punch and drops Show over the top rope. Sheamus with a battering ram for a 2 count. Show catches a Brogue Kick and sends Sheamus flying over the top rope. Sheamus comes back in but Show headbutts him. Show with several big chops to the chest. Show with a big elbow drop for a 2 count as Orton breaks the pin. Sheamus tries to make another comeback but Show stops him and keeps control.
Show goes to the corner for a big splash but Sheamus puts him on his shoulders and drops Show back to the mat. Orton comes in and unloads but Show backs him into the corner. Orton fights out and hits a clothesline. Orton with a big dropkick to send Show to the mat. Orton hits a top rope draping DDT on Big Show. Orton calls for a RKO but Show blocks it. Show goes for a chokeslam but Sheamus nails a Brogue Kick. Orton hits a RKO for the win.
We get a look at Friday’s SmackDown where The Shield beatdown 3MB in front of Triple H. Josh Mathews is backstage with 3MB. They call out The Shield and head to the ring.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and 3MB is in the ring talking about what happened on SmackDown. Drew McIntyre demands they come out and apologize. The crowd chants “you suck” at 3MB. Brock Lesnar’s music hits and out he comes without Paul Heyman. Lesnar sends Heath Slater flying out of the ring and goes at it with Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre. Jinder catches a big throw and Drew gets laid out with F5. Slater teases getting back in the ring but goes back to the floor. Before he can run away, Lesnar is right on top of him with a huge clothesline. Lesnar hits Slater with a F5 on top of the barrier. Lesnar lifts Slater and hits another nasty looking F5 on top of the barrier. Heyman is out now pleading with Lesnar to stop. The crowd chants “one more time” and Lesnar smiles at them. Lesnar backs off and enters the ring with Heyman.
Heyman says he warned us last week that Lesnar was ready for a fight with Triple H. Heyman says Triple H did what nobody else in the world could do – he knocked out Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania. Heyman says this makes Triple H a warrior, a fighter, a man of admiration. Heyman says he would shake Triple H’s hand and tell him he respects him for what happened at WrestleMania, if he were tonight. The fans start chanting for Triple H. Heyman says Lesnar doesn’t feel the same way. Heyman says they are now 1-1 and there can only be one dominant alpha-male in WWE. Heyman mentions the Extreme Rules pay-per-view and challenges Triple H to a steel cage match. Heyman accepts the challenge for Triple H and we go to replays.
Still to come, Ryback will explain why he attacked John Cena. Kofi Kingston and Antonio Cesaro are headed to the ring.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and out comes Kofi Kingston. WWE United States Champion Antonio Cesaro is out next and yodels the whole way to the ring. Kofi goes for a quick roll up but Cesaro kicks out. Cesaro with a shoulder and a 2 count. More back and forth. Cesaro with a big clothesline in the corner. Cesaro keeps control and keeps Kofi on the mat. Kofi comes back with chops and a dropkick. Kofi with a big right hand and the Boom Drop. Cesaro ducks Trouble in Paradise and hits a big upppercut in mid-air. Cesaro with a 2 count.
Back from the break and Cesaro is still in control of Kofi. Cesaro with a big clothesline. Cesaro taunts Kofi and kicks him around. Kofi catches him with a SOS attempt but Cesaro fights off and hits another big uppercut for a 2 count. More back and forth. Kofi nails SOS but Cesaro breaks the pin. Kofi nails Trouble in Paradise but it knocks Cesaro out of the ring. Kofi brings Cesaro back in and covers him for 2. Kofi goes to the top but Cesaro catches a crossbody and turns it into a backbreaker for 2. Cesaro misses in the corner and gets kicked. Kofi springboards in but Cesaro catches him. Kofi slides out and rolls Cesaro up for 2. Cesaro misses a stomp and Kofi rolls him up again for 2. Cesaro with a roll up for 2. Kofi nails Trouble in Paradise for the win and the title.
**Commercial**
Back from a commercial and we see footage from last week of Dolph Ziggler cashing in to become the new World Heavyweight Champion. WWE shows the whole match from when Ziggler came out to when he won. Ziggler, AJ Lee and Big E Langston are headed to the ring.
**Commercial**
Back from a commercial and out comes World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler with AJ Lee and Big E Langston. Ziggler get boo’d when talking about cashing in last week. He says it was the single greatest moment in RAW history. Ziggler says there has never been a world champion as charismatic and athletic as he is. He’s just too good. Ziggler doesn’t care if the fans boo him. He says he shows off because he’s better than everyone else and backs it up every night.
Ziggler goes on but is interrupted by Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez. Both of them are selling leg injuries as they head to the ring. Del Rio says he wants his rematch tonight on RAW. Ziggler laughs it off but out comes Vickie Guerrero. Vickie starts the match right now and brings a referee out.
Del Rio is limping around but the match is starting. Jack Swagger’s music hits and out he comes before anything can happen. Zeb Colter says Ziggler wouldn’t be champion without Swagger. Zeb says Ziggler doesn’t deserve to be champion and Del Rio doesn’t deserve another shot. Swagger enters the ring but Del Rio attacks and sends him to the floor. Big E gets in between Del Rio and Ziggler. Swagger pulls Del Rio down and slams his leg into the ring post repeatedly. Swagger beats up Del Rio on the floor now. Swagger applies the Patriot Lock on the floor. Officials finally break Swagger off Del Rio.
We see Kane and Daniel Bryan walking backstage.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and we see what just happened to Alberto Del Rio. We see doctors backstage tending to Del Rio.
We go to the ring and Darren Young waits with Titus O’Neil. Out next come the WWE Tag Team Champions Kane and Daniel Bryan for a non-title match.
It’s announced Undertaker and Team Hell No will face The Shield on next week’s RAW from England. Back and forth to start the match. They go on and Kane sends Titus to the floor. Bryan leaps off the apron and takes out Titus on the floor. Kane and Young go at it. Kane nails a chokeslam and tags in Bryan. Bryan comes off the top with a headbutt for the win.
**Commercial**
Back from a break and we see a video of Ryback taped earlier. Ryback says there’s only one way to go – him up and John Cena down. Ryback says Cena must be wondering why. Ryback said he had no choice after everything he’s been through. Ryback says he found himself staring up from the bottom of the ladder again and that wasn’t going to happen. Ryback talks about Cena bring a friend to him last year and even giving him his title shot when injured. Ryback says he isn’t a sidekick. If Cena is Super Man, say hello to kryptonite. Ryback asks Cena where he was when he was attacked by The Shield and robbed of the WWE Title. Ryback says Cena got lucky at the Royal Rumble when he eliminated him to get the WrestleMania spot. Ryback says he is the biggest threat to Cena’s title reign, ever.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and we see footage of Brock Lesnar destroying 3MB before Paul Heyman issued a challenge to Triple H for a steel cage match at Extreme Rules.
R-Truth waits in the ring as WWE Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett makes his way out for a non-title match.
Back and forth to start the match. Barrett takes control after a cheap shot in the corner. Barrett drops an elbow for a 2 count. Barrett with offense in the corner and another 2 count. Truth counters Winds of Change with a roll up. Truth makes a comeback now. Truth runs into a big boot but ducks a clothesline. Truth with another comeback now. Barrett ducks the scissors kick and takes out Truth’s leg. Truth counters a slam and drops Barrett face first for the non-title win out of nowhere.
Vickie Guerrero and Brad Maddox are backstage talking about Del Rio not being able to compete. Teddy Long walks in and proposes Swagger vs. Ziggler for tonight. Teddy says he spoke to Swagger and gave him some extra incentive. Teddy says Booker T doesn’t know about this.
Still to come, Fandango will be on RAW.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and out comes The Great Khali with Natalya and Hornswoggle. Santino Marella is out next. Out next comes the team of Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow, who cut a promo on the way to the ring.
Khali and Sandow start things out. Khali strikes first and hits a big chop in the corner. Cody tags in. Santino also comes in and does some comedy. Cody goes to work on him and beats him down. Cody tags in Sandow for some double teaming. Cody comes back in to keep the attack on Santino up. Santino eventually hits Cobra on Sandow. Hornswoggle hits a mini Cobra on Cody while on the floor. Cody grabs Hornswoggle but Khali makes the save. Sandow rolls up Santino from behind for the win.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and Jerry Lawler is in the ring. He talks about Fandango’s successful WrestleMania debut and how the world has been Fandangoing this past week. Lawler shows us a video with highlights from this past week. Lawler introduces Fandango and out he comes dancing with one of his dancers. He gets a quiet reaction compared to last week.
Fandango interrupts Lawler and takes the mic. Fandango asks Lawler how his hips are doing and if he can move them. Lawler goes back to commentary. Fandango asks the crowd who wants to go Fandangoing with him and gets a decent reaction. Fandango tries to get the crowd hype. Fandango wants the fans to pronounce his name correctly before they all start Fandangoing. Parts of the crowd try to get his theme going but it’s nowhere close to last week. Fandango says it’s obvious the fans can’t pronounce his name correctly. He says they can all go Fandango themselves. His music hits and that’s it.
Matt Striker is backstage with John Cena. Cena say she’s not hard to find. He’s going to go in the ring later tonight so Ryback can find him. Cena wants to meet Ryback face to face.
We go to the ring and out comes Jack Swagger with Zeb Colter.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and out comes Dolph Ziggler, AJ Lee and Big E Langston for a non-title match. Back and forth to start the match. They have words and Ziggler slaps Swagger. Ziggler retreats to the floor and Swagger chases him back in the ring. Ziggler beats Swagger down as he comes back in the ring. Swagger fights back and hits Ziggler with knees int he corner. Swagger with more knees in the corner.
Ziggler makes a comeback but Swagger goes for the Patriot Act. Ziggler makes it to the ropes and breaks the hold. More back and forth. Swagger sits Ziggler on top of the ropes and clotheslines him out of the ring.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and Swagger is still in control. Ziggler with a roll up for 2. Swagger with a belly to belly suplex for another pin attempt. More back and forth. Ziggler nails a big DDT for 2. More back and forth before Swagger gets the surprise non-title win.
After the match, Swagger and Colter are standing on the stage when Del Rio attacks Swagger from behind. He throws him into the set and superkicks him off the stage. Del Rio uses the stage to apply a cross armbreaker. Officials come out and break the hold as Zeb yells at Ricardo. Del Rio taunts Ziggler, who is still in the ring.
Matt Striker is backstage with Sheamus but before the interview can begin, Mark Henry appears and spears Sheamus through part of the set.
We go to the ring and out comes CM Punk with Paul Heyman.
Punk says he couldn’t enjoy his historic title reign because he was always looking around the corner to what’s next. Punk says he wanted the next challenge and found that challenge in The Rock. Punk says he still wanted more and wanted to know what the next hurdle in his career was. Punk says he’s never satisfied, he always wants bigger and more. Punk says he next looked at The Streak. He says he pushed The Undertaker to the limit. Fans chant for The Undertaker. Dueling chants for Punk start up next as Punk just stands there. Punk hugs Heyman and hands him the mic. Punk walks out and Heyman looks shocked.
**Commercial**
Back from a commercial and Booker T is backstage talking with Teddy Long about the World Title situation. Booker makes Ziggler vs. Swagger vs. Del Rio but doesn’t say when it will happen.
We go to the ring and WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn waits as The Bella Twins come down. Nikki is wrestling while Brie cheers her on from ringside. Lots of back and forth in the match. Nikki takes control and puts a knee in Kaitlyn’s back. Nikki with pin attempts and more offense.
Kaitlyn tries to fight back but Nikki keeps control. Nikki slams her head into the mat. Kaitlyn fights up with Nikki on her back and rams her into the corner. Kaitlyn with clotheslines now. Kaitlyn hits a shoulder tackle and a clothesline in the corner. Nikki kicks her knee out and covers for another 2 count. Kaitlyn comes back with a big knee to the gut. The Bellas do the twin switch and Brie gets the pin on Kaitlyn.
**Commercial**
Back from the break and out comes WWE Champion John Cena. He cuts a promo and calls out Ryback to the ring.
Ryback hits the ring and they have words. Cena says Ryback proved what kind of man he was last week. Cena says Ryback sat and waited for his back to be turned. Cena says Ryback’s highlight reel of excuses earlier tonight was boring. Cena understands what Ryback did last week but doesn’t like how he did it. Cena goes on and takes off his hat and shirt for a fight. Cena tells Ryback to make a move and earn a championship. They come face to face. Ryback leaves the ring and starts walking up the ramp as the crowd boos. The Shield’s music hits and they appear in the crowd.
Ryback watches The Shield from the ramp as Cena watches from the ring. The crowd chants for Cena as The Shield surrounds the ring. They attack Cena as Ryback looks on from the ramp. Cena tries to fight them off but gets beatdown. They turn their attention to Ryback but he walks to the top of the stage. Ryback looks back at the ring as The Shield hit the triple powerbomb on Cena. RAW goes off the air after Ryback walks to the back.
