The 723rd edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown came to you from the Colonial Life Arena on the campus of the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. SmackDown would be the home of Fiesta Del Rio as World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio would celebrate himself just a few weeks before he defends the gold against Dolph Ziggler. The rivalry between Sheamus and Damien Sandow would be taken to a new and more extreme level as “The Celtic Warrior” would face “The Intellectual Savior of the Masses” in a brutal and lawless Dublin Street Fight! After claiming no responsibility for Brock Lesnar’s attack on CM Punk last week, Paul Heyman would have to answer to The Miz as “The Awesome One” welcomes Heyman to Miz TV! After tapping out to an extreme variation of the No Lock of Daniel Bryan on RAW, Randy Orton would target Daniel Bryan’s former tag team partner as “The Viper” would go one-on-one with “The Big Red Monster” Kane just two weeks before they are both part of Money-in-the-Bank All-Stars. After Jimmy & Jey Uso saved him from a beat down from The Shield on Main Event, “Captain Charisma” Christian would team with the new #1 Contenders for the WWE Tag Team Titles, Jimmy & Jey Uso, to face The Shield, United States Champion Dean Ambrose and WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns, in a 6-Man Tag Match.
Quick Results
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* Dublin Street Fight:
Sheamus def. Damien Sandow via Brogue Kick.
* Non-Title:
Natalya (with Kaitlyn) def. AJ Lee via roll-up.
* Randy Orton (with Daniel Bryan) def. Kane via RKO.
* Ryback def. Justin Gabriel via Shell Shocked.
* 6-Man Tag:
Christian and Jimmy & Jey Uso def. The Shield by Christian pinning Dean Ambrose following the Spear.
Detailed Results
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The show begins with a Dublin Street Fight, as Sheamus makes his way to the ring. Damien Sandow makes his way to the ring, holding a mic. Sandow speaks of South Carolina being the first to secede from the Union. Sandow says after one day here, he hopes it happens again. Sandow informs the masses that “ya’ll” is not a word; rather it is pronounced you-all. Sandow then calls everyone an ignoramus. After he defeats Sheamus, he informs everyone that this match will be renamed after him.
Dublin Street Fight: Sheamus vs. Damien Sandow
Sandow begins with throwing punches. Sandow grabs a green colored Kendo Stick. Sheamus runs to him with a Knee Lift, but is hit in the shoulder with the stick. Sheamus rolls to the floor, but takes out Sandow with a Clothesline. Sheamus leans Sandow up against a small pub that is ringside, connecting with clubs to the chest. Sheamus ruins to Sandow, but is hit with a Dropkick. Sheamus is then thrown into the ring post. Sheamus is put into one of the bars, knocking it over. Sheamus gets up, grabbing a keg from the bar. The keg is thrown into Sandow, as he is knocked over. Sheamus goes under the ring, grabbing a sack of potatoes. The bag is smashed into Sandow, and dumped over him. Sheamus grabs a bite of a potato, as he takes Sandow back into the ring. Sheamus, is however, tripped on the steel steps.
Commercials
Sheamus is taken out with a Back Elbow from Sandow. Sheamus is kicked with a few boots, before Sandow rolls to the floor. Sandow grabs some chairs and a Kendo Stick. Sandow wedges a chair in the corner, as Sheamus grabs a green bar stool. Sandow is hit in the face with it. Pin, but a kick out by Sandow. Sheamus connects with an Irish Curse. Sheamus follows with a Knee Lift. Sandow rolls to the floor, as he is hit with a Rolling Senton. Sandow is thrown back in the ring, as Sheamus goes top rope. Sandow is hit with a Battering Ram. Pin, but a kick out. Sheamus is blasted in the face with a chair, after trying to use a Kendo Stick. Pin, but a kick out. Sandow sets up the chair in the corner, laying on its front. Sheamus runs to Sandow, as he does a Drop Toe Hold. Sheamus is jabbed in the eye by the leg of the chair. Sandow follows with the Terminus. Pin, but a kick out. Sandow connects with a plethora of swings with the Kendo Stick, following with a pin. Kick out by Sheamus. Sheamus grabs a chair, and throws it at Sandow. Damien is taken down from the chair, as Sheamus grabs himself a Kendo Stick. A flurry of swings follow. Pin, but a kick out by Sandow. Sheamus grabs chairs, and lines them up. Sheamus picks up Sandow, but Damien gets out. Sheamus is pushed against the ropes, as he kicked Sandow. One final swing of the Kendo Stick causes Sandow to sit on the chairs. Sheamus takes out Sandow with a Brouge Kick, as he falls over the chairs.
Winner: Sheamus via pinfall
Sheamus begins throwing potatoes into the crowd, as he walks away.
A highlight from Raw is shown, where Daniel Bryan defeated Randy Orton with a Kendo-assisted No Lock.
Backstage, Kane tells Bryan he doesn’t want to hear him brag about the match. Kane does congratulates him on the victory. Kane says the match was an upset, as Bryan begins to talk. Kane stops him, saying he is being stressed. Bryan is asked to leave, as he tells Kane that he will let that go. Bryan tells Kane he didn’t need his help, but in case, will be on commentary for his match. Daniel hugs Kane, but walks away as Kane fumes.
Commercials
A CM Punk and Paul Heyman video package is shown.
Miz welcomes us Miz TV. Miz’s guest is Paul Heyman, as he is introduced as one of the most controversial in the business. Miz says Heyman has an answer for everything. Miz asks about the proverbial teaming of Punk and Lesnar. Heyman says he wouldn’t like to get into his personal life. Miz reminds him of how he bullied Renee Young, and dares Heyman to bully him. Heyman says he is simply an advocate for one who could bully him. Curtis Axel is introduced, as he makes his way to the ring.
Miz says he was fooled by Heyman, just like he led everyone to believe that he had nothing to do with Lesnar attacking Punk. Miz says that isn;t his problem, but Axel is on his set uninvited. Heyman says Axel is his guest. Miz begins making Star Wars references to Heyman and Axel. Miz says Axel is like Luke Skywalker, saying he isn’t like his father. Miz asks what will happen when Axel loses his belt to him. Curtis says he takes Miz’s threats very personally. Miz asks Axel to put up the belt right now. Heyman interjects, saying his clients don’t fight for free. Heyman says Axel got to the top without taking shortcuts, unlike Miz. Heyman mocks Miz’s catchphrase, as he does it himself. Axel attacks Miz with a Neckbreaker.
Commercials
AJ Lee, with Big E Langston, makes her way to the ring. Natalya makes her way to the ring. Before the match, Kaitlyn comes out dressed as AJ. Kaitlyn begins listing off her former lovers, saying she knows her way around the game. Kaitlyn says she even dated the timekeeper. Kaitlyn says there are rumors that AJ has received very thorough examinations from the ring side doctor.
WWE Diva’s Champion AJ Lee vs. Natalya
Natalya connects with a Side Headlock Takeover, but AJ reverses into Headscissors. Natalya connects with a Suplex. AJ is picked up, but gets out by pulling her hair. Kaitlyn skips around the ring, as Natalya rolls her up for the win.
Winner: Natalya via pinfall
Kaitlyn runs into the ring, connecting with a Spear. Big E drags AJ out of the ring, carrying her away.
Commercials
A Wyatt Family vignette is shown.
Backstage, Vince McMahon meets with Teddy Long and announces the Smackdown Money in the Bank Ladder Match lineup. Long says he is looking towards the future. Wade Barrett, Dean Ambrose, Fandango, Jack Swagger, Antonio Cesaro, Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow are all announced as participants. McMahon says no one would have thought of that, but corrects Long on his pronunciation of Fandango.
Daniel Bryan makes his way to commentary.
Kane makes his way to the ring. Randy Orton makes his way to the ring.
Randy Orton vs. Kane
They lock up, as Kane gets a Waist Lock. Kane transitions into a Side Headlock. Randy locks in a Side Headlock himself, but is taken down with a shoulder. Kane slaps Orton, but is taken to the corner with fists. Kane is hit with a Clothesline, as he retaliates with an Uppercut. Another Uppercut follows, as Kane does a Snapmare. Kane connects with a Low Dropkick. Pin, but a kick out. Orton is whipped into the corner, as Kane runs after him. Orton does a Drop Toe Hold, as Kane is sent into the corner. Kane whips Orton again, as he is hit with a Front Powerslam. Pin, but a kick out. Kane makes his way to the top rope, as Orton hits him in the gut on his way down. Orton throws some stomps. Orton whips Kane, as he connects with a DDT.
Commercials
Kane knees Orton in the gut, following with a pin. Kane locks in a Shoulder Claw, as Orton stands out. Kane throws a fists, but is taken out with a Backbreaker. Kane picks up Orton, but is pushed against the ropes. Orton connects with a Thesz Press. Kane gets up, connecting with a Big Boot. Pin, but a kick out. Kane is hit with a Clothesline and Dropkick. Orton pins, but a kick out. Orton whips Kane, but it is reversed. Kane connects with a Sidewalk Slam and pins, but a kick out. Kane goes top rope, but Orton throws some fists. Orton follows Kane up, but is taken down with a headbutt. Kane connects with a Larait from the top rope. Kane goes for a Chokeslam, but is caught with an elbow. Kane is hit with a Scoop Slam. Pin, but a kick out. Orton goes for a DDT, but Kane counters into a Chokeslam. Orton gets out, going for an RKO. Kane pushes him into the corner, as Orton kicks an oncoming Kane. Orton sits top rope, but is punched off to the floor. Kane rolls Orton back into the ring, following to the apron. Orton catches him in a Rope Hung DDT. Kane rolls to the floor, as Daniel pushes Kane back into the ring. As he gets in, Orton catches him with an RKO.
Winner: Randy Orton via pinfall
Daniel walks away smiling, as he apologizes to Kane.
Commercials
Justin Gabriel is in the ring. Ryback makes his way to the ring.
Ryback vs. Justin Gabriel
Justin goes for a kick, but Ryback backs him into the ropes. Justin gets away with chops and kicks. Ryback whips Justin, throwing a kick out his own. Justin is whipped, and then elbowed in the back. Justin is picked up, but gets out with kicks. Ryback goes for a Big Boot, but Gabriel moves. Ryback gets caught in the ropes, as many kicks a thrown. Justin goes for a Sunset Flip. Ryback picks him up, as Gabriel connects with a Chop Block. Gabriel connects with a Dropkick to a kneeling Ryback. Justin runs to a cornered Ryback, but is picked up and hit with Shellshock.
Winner: Ryback via pinfall
Chris Jericho comes out, mocking Ryback hurting his leg in the match. Jericho says all he has heard is that Ryback is a threat, but all he hears is him complain. Jericho says Ryback bitches and moans, so he should be called Cryback. Jericho says he will give him a reason to cry about. Jericho attacks Ryback, going for the Walls. Ryback rolls away, limping up the ramp.
In a highlight from Raw, the WWE 2K13 cover is shown.
Another Wyatt Family vignette is shown.
Commercials
The Shield make their way to the ring. Christian makes his way to the ring. The Usos make their way to the ring.
6 Man Tag Team Match: The Shield (United States Champion Dean Ambrose and Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) vs. Christian and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey)
Jey and Roman start off, as they lock up. Both are taken to the floor, through the ropes. Both teams face off on the floor.
Commercials
Dean throws fists to Jey, before Roman is tagged. Roman stomps away at Jey, following with a Powerslam. Pin, but a kick out. Roman locks in a Front Facelock, keeping Jey away from his corner. Roman pushes Jey to the corner, hitting Jimmy on the apron with a Superman Punch. Roman runs to Jey, but is thrown into the corner. Dean and Christian are tagged, as they go at it. Christian connects with a Diving European Uppercut. Christian goes for the Killswitch, but Dean gets away. Christian then connects with a Reverse DDT. Christian goes for a Spear, but is tripped. Christian then trips Dean into the ropes. Christian goes to the floor for the slap, but does a Back Body Drop to Rollins. Christian gets in the ring with a Diving Crossbody.Pin, but a kick out. Christian connects with a Tornado DDT. Pin, but a kick out. Jimmy and Jey take Roman to the floor. Rollins runs the ropes, connecting with a Senton Atomico. Dean goes to run the ropes, but is taken out with a Spear.
Winners: Christian and The Usos via pinfall
Commercials
Ricardo Rodriguez is in the ring, with a mariachi band and a pinata with Dolph Ziggler’s face on it. Ricardo introduces World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio, but not before making fun of South Carolina. Alberto makes his way to the ring. Alberto welcomes everyone to Fiesta Del Rio. Alberto says they will celebrate his victory over regaining his World Heavyweight Championship. Also, Alberto is a 4-time World Champion. Alberto says he will do things his way, so tonight he will only speak Spanish. So he does, as the crowd chants USA. Alberto says they should begin the pinata. Alberto swings, taking out the pinata. Alberto says he will leave Money in the Bank champion. Alberto then challenges Ziggler to come out, as he does. Ziggler takes out Ricardo and Alberto. Ziggler is thrown into the table, as Ricardo goes top rope. Ziggler throws Ricardo through the table. Ziggler connects with Zig Zag, then grabbing a guitar. Alberto runs away, as Ziggler smashes Ricardo in the face with the guitar. Ziggler dances with the mariachi band to end the show.
The 39th edition of WWE Main Event came to you from the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. After suffering his first taste of The Shield on last week’s SmackDown, “Captain Charisma” would certainly be looking to pay The Shield back in full as Christian would go one-on-one with United States Champion and Shield member Dean Ambrose in a non-title match.
Quick Results
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* Chris Jericho def. Cody Rhodes via Walls of Jericho submission
* Non-Title:
Christian def. Dean Ambrose via DQ after Seth Rollins interferes.
* The Prime Time Players def. Tons of Funk by Titus O’Neil pinning Brodus Clay with Darren Young holding Brodus Clay’s foot down.
Detailed Results
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Josh Mathews and The Miz are on commentary. Mathews welcomes us to the show as Jericho comes out for the opening match. This is the first time Y2J has been on Main Event. We are reminded Jericho will be facing Ryback at MITB.
Chris Jericho vs. Cody Rhodes
Lock up, sending Rhodes into the corner. Lock up again. Rhodes turns it into a headlock. Rhodes hits a shoulder block, and then a dropkick from Jericho. Rhodes gets clotheslined out of the ring. As Cody tries to get back in, Chris kicks him. Jericho throws him into the barricade. Back in the ring, Rhodes is put in the corner again. Rhodes pokes him in the eye, and then kicks and hits Jericho. Chris hits several arm slaps to the chest of Cody. Rhodes flips him over, Jericho ducks and rolls Cody up for the 2. More arm slaps, Rhodes kicks Jericho and then throws him into the corner which results in Chris rolling out of the ring.
Commercials
We come back with Jericho in a headlock. Jericho gets out, but Rhodes counters by tripping him, and then a pin. Rhodes shoves Jericho’s face into the ropes. Cody slams him to the ground. Jericho comes back with slaps to the chest. Rhodes hits an amazing standing moonsault from the turnbuckle for a two count. Rhodes then locks in a submission.Chris sends Cody into the ropes, and two shoulder blocks. Jericho goes up top for a double-handed hit. Rhodes gets out of the Walls to hit Beautiful Disaster for a two. Jericho kicks Cody, and hits a crossbody for a nearfall. Jericho with more slaps to the chest. Rhodes hits the Alabama Slam for a two. Cody punches Jericho, followed by a suplex for a two. Jericho connects with a running bulldog. Jericho lands his lionsault, Rhodes hits Cross Rhodes for another nearfall! Jericho hits the Code Breaker out of nowhere, for another two. Jericho pins again, two. Rhodes rolls Jericho up, two. Jericho trips Cody down, and locks in Walls of Jericho for the victory!
Winner: Chris Jericho – by submission (11:26)
The Call advertisement. We get the comical Halle Berry, David Otunga, and Kane segment.
After commercial break, they show another awesome RVD video package.
Zeb Colter and Antonio Cesaro come out to the ramp to talk. Colter talks about South Carolina’s mascot. He says he’s going to try to wake America up. Then, he mentions the Dublin Street Fight between Sheamus and Sandow, and Fiesta Del Rio that will take place on SmackDown. “If you don’t read, write, or understand English, adios amigo!” Then Colter claims Cesaro is more American than most of us. Cesaro gets on the mic and says he didn’t sneak across the border. He knows what it’s like to start at the bottom and rise to top know matter who or what gets in his way,” and that’s the American way”. (USA chants) They sign off with their usual “We the people”.
After the break, they hype the “all-stars” MITB Ladder match.
We are reminded that this match is taking place as a result of an attack at the hands of The Shield. We get a replay from SmackDown.
Dean Ambrose vs. Christian
Dean immediately rolls out, Christian follows. Ambrose kicks Christian several times. Christian goes to the turnbuckle, Ambrose ducks. Tries for the Killswitch, Ambrose gets out of it, ans then gets tossed out of the ring. Ambrose clotheslines Christian outside. Ambrose sends him back in. Ambrose unloads with punches, as Christian is hooked in the ropes. Ambrose connects a dropkick for a two. Dean kicks him in the gut multiple times, followed by a headlock. Christian counters, with a clothesline, and then roll-up. Ambrose connects with a kick. Christian ducks a punch, and slings Ambrose into the ropes. Christian goes up top, Seth Rollins shoves him down for a disqualification.
Winner: Christian – by DQ (4:11)
The Uso’s come out and clear the ring of The Shield.
Commercials
Raw Rebound: Heyman and Punk react to the surprise attack last week at the hands of Brock Lesnar. Punk wants to know if Lesnar’s attack was planned by Heyman, or if it was all on Lesnar. Heyman goes on and on about how he didn’t know Brock was going to be there last week. Punk and Heyman hug it out to end the segment.
MizTV will be on SmackDown with Paul Heyman. Punk and Curtis Axel will face Prime Time Players next week on Raw.
The Uso’s and Christian will take on The Shield on SmackDown.
Naomi and Cameron are in the ring with a girl who is singing Tons of Funk’s theme song. Mathews reveals her as JoJo who will be appearing on “Total Divas”.
Prime Time Players vs. Tons of Funk
Clay and Young start. Darren slips out after dodging a clothesline. Tensai sends him in , only for Clay to throw him out again. Darren tags in Titus, and Tensai gets it. They trade several blows. Tensai connects with a shoulder block. O’Neil boots Sweet T down. Young in. They double team, where Titus slams Young onto Tensai for a two. Titus tags in, and sends Darren into Tensai. Sweet T gets slammed in the corner. Tensai moves from O’Neil’s running charge, and throws out Titus. Clay tagged in, and slams O’Neil. Clay slams him again for a two. Darren interferes and holds Clay’s foot down, while O’Neil pins for the victory.
Winners: Prime Time Players – by pinfall (3:50)
Quick Results
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* Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton fight to a Double Disqualification after the referee loses control of the match.
* Sheamus & Christian def. Team Rhodes Scholars by Sheamus pinning Cody Rhodes following the Brogue Kick.
* Kaitlyn def. Aksana (with AJ Lee) via Spear.
* Non-Title:
Chris Jericho def. Alberto Del Rio by DQ after Ricardo Rodriguez interferes.
* Ryback def. The Great Khali via Shell Shocked.
* #1 Contender’s Triple Threat Tag Match:
Jimmy & Jey Uso def. Tons of Funk and Jinder Mahal & Drew McIntyre (with Heath Slater) by Jey Uso pinning Tensai following the Superfly Splash.
* CM Punk def. Darren Young via Anaconda Vise submission.
* Street Fight:
Daniel Bryan def. Randy Orton via No Lock submission.
Detailed Results
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Tonight's WWE RAW opens up with a look back at last week where Brock Lesnar attacked CM Punk and Mark Henry attacked John Cena.
Michael Cole welcomes us to RAW as Daniel Bryan makes his way to the ring. Bryan takes a mic as the fans start cheering "yes!" Bryan talks about how people have looked down on him because of his size and said he was the weakest link. Bryan says those people are morons because he's fought toe to toe with Randy Orton twice. Bryan won't be satisfied until he pins Orton or makes him tap out. Bryan asks will he do that and starts chanting yes. Here comes Randy Orton. Bryan is glad Orton came out here because... Orton snatches the mic out of Bryan's hand. Orton says he came out to tell it to Bryan's face - shut up and fight. They start brawling and Bryan knocks Orton out of the ring. Orton comes back in and here we go.
Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan
They start brawling into the corner after the bell rings. Lots of back and forth in the corners. Orton tosses Bryan out tot he floor and follows with a clothesline. Orton tosses Bryan over the announce table and keeps up the attack. Bryan fights back and Orton falls into the barrier, then to the floor. Bryan charges with a running knee and the referee gets knocked down. Bryan continues brawling with Orton as the referee calls the match. We go to commercial with Orton and Bryan being held back.
Back from the break and Brad Maddox is talking to Vickie Guerrero backstage. Bryan comes in ranting about a double disqualification. Bryan wants a rematch with Orton to settle the score tonight. Maddox says they have a very busy night tonight. Bryan says then give him a match with Maddox. Vickie grants him the match with Orton. Bryan walks off and Vickie starts laughing at Maddox for looking scared to wrestle Bryan. Vince McMahon appears. He says some people think Bryan isn't deserving to be a WWE star because of his size, some people say he's a downright embarrassment. Vickie asks Vince what she thinks. He says he will let us figure that out and walks off.
Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow vs. Sheamus and Christian
We go to the ring and Cody Rhodes waits with Damien Sandow. Out next comes Sheamus. His partner Christian is out next. Christian starts out with Cody.
They end up on the floor and Cody sends Christian shoulder first into the steel steps. Christian comes back in and meets him with stomps. Sandow tags in and keeps the attack up on Christian. 2 count for Sandow. Lawler talks about the late Jackie Fargo on commentary. Sandow hits the leg sweep and Elbow of Disdain for another 2 count. Cody comes back in and hits a long suplex on Christian for a 2 count. Cody taunts Christian, asking where has he been. Christian goes for Killswitch but Cody counters and kicks him low. More back and forth until they clothesline each other and go down.
Sheamus comes in and unloads on Sandow. Sheamus with forearm shots to the chest on the apron. Sandow slides out of White Noise and tags in Cody. Cody comes right in and catches a Brogue Kick for the win.
Winners: Sheamus and Christian
Still to come, Chris Jericho will face Alberto Del Rio. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and Vickie Guerrero approaches CM Punk. She says she's putting him in a match tongiht and he ignores her. She gets angry and yells at him. He yells back in her face, "excuse me!"
Kaitlyn vs. Aksana
Layla is at ringside for this match. They go at it for a few minutes but Kaitlyn's music hits mid-match and distracts everyone. AJ Lee comes out dressed as Kaitlyn and mocks her on the stage. Aksana tries to steal a win but Kaitlyn spears her and gets the pin.
Winner: Kaitlyn
After the match, AJ cuts a promo from the stage and runs Kaitlyn down. Big E Langston comes out with flowers. He and AJ re-create the scene from RAW where Big E dumped Kaitlyn. Layla holds Kaitlyn back in the ring.
We get another vignette for The Wyatt Family.
Back from the break and we get a look back at Mark Henry's retirement ruse from last week.
Chris Jericho vs. Alberto Del Rio
We go to the ring and out comes Chris Jericho. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and out comes Ricardo Rodriguez to do the introduction for World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio. Out comes Del Rio for a non-title match. They lock up and go to the mat. Back and forth before Jericho plays to the crowd. Del Rio with a headlock and a shoulder. Jericho comes back with a dropkick. Jericho with chops in the corner. Del Rio turns it around beats Jericho back into the corner. Del Rio with a big running kick to the face and more stomps. Jericho comes back and hits a dropkick from the second rope. 2 count by Jericho. Jericho dumps Del Rio to the floor. He goes to springboard out but Del Rio comes back in and Jericho lands on his knee. Del Rio tosses Jericho into the barrier as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Del Rio is in control but Jericho rolls him up for 2. Jericho with a comeback and a knee, and enziguri to the head for a 2 count. More back and forth action. Del Rio tosses Jericho to the apron but he goes to the top. Del Rio runs up with a big kick to the head and sends Jericho to the floor. The referee starts counting. He comes back in before 10 but Del Rio takes him out. Del Rio with a suplex and a 2 count. Jericho with chops. Del Rio takes him back down and the crowd boos. Another pin attempt by Del Rio. Del Rio with a big kick to the back and a headlock. Del Rio with more offense in the corner. Del Rio takes Jericho to the top but Jericho sends him to the mat. Jericho nails a crossbody for 2. Jericho with chops and a big right hand. Jericho with a suplex into a pin for 2. Del Rio ends up running shoulder first into the ring post as Jericho moves. Del Rio blocks the Codebreaker but Jericho rolls him up and goes for the Walls of Jericho. Del Rio fights him off and counters. Del Rio with a kick to the jaw and a 2 count. Del Rio goes for the cross armbreaker but Jericho nails a bulldog. Del Rio blocks the Lionsault with knees to the gut. Del Rio locks in the cross armbreaker but Jericho finally makes it to the ropes and breaks the hold. Jericho gets the Walls locked in but Ricardo runs in and hits Jericho with his bucket to causer the DQ.
Winner by DQ: Chris Jericho
After the bell, Dolph Ziggler runs down and attacks Del Rio. Jericho hits Ricardo with a Codebreaker. Ziggler hits a Zig Zag on Del Rio. Jericho and Ziggler come face to face in the middle of the ring. Jericho brushes past Ziggler and Ziggler hits him with the Zig Zag. Ziggler poses as his music hits and Jericho retreats to the back.
Brad Maddox is ready for the 2K14 reveal and Vickie Guerrero talks about canceling Bryan vs. Orton. Triple H walks up and says he heard a rumor that can't be true - that she wants to cancel Bryan's match. Vickie talks about his size, what Vince said and makes a case for not letting Bryan wrestle. Triple H doesn't agree and says it's what the WWE Universe wants and they want to see Bryan vs. Orton tonight. Vickie agrees now. Triple H wants Vickie to over-deliver. He wants her to give fans the choice on match stipulation. Triple H says if Vickie listens to him, everything will be alright. He picks on Maddox and his shirt before walking off.
Back from the break and we're ready for the 2k14 cover reveal. Jerry Lawler is out with Vickie and Maddox. Vickie interrupts Lawler and the fans boo her. She talks about the video game. She announces the stipulations fans can vote on for Orton vs. Bryan - Street Fight, Lumberjack or Falls Count Anywhere. Lots of boos for Vickie tonight. Back to the video game, Vickie reveals the cover she designed and it features Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. Brad shows the cover he designed and it features himself, CM Punk and John Cena. Lawler cuts them both off and reveals the real cover with The Rock. The cover drops from the ceiling and Rock's theme music plays.
We see Ryback walking backstage. Back to commercial.
Ryback vs. The Great Khali
Back from the break and out comes Ryback. The Great Khali comes out next with Hornswoggle and Natalya.
Khali takes Ryback to the corner and stomps him down. Khali with a big chop to the chest and more stomps. Ryback turns it around and hits Khali with shoulder thrusts in the corner. Ryback runs into an elbow and then a big boot. Ryback runs the ropes but Khali levels him with a clothesline. Khali with more offense in the corner. Ryback comes back and hits Shellshocked for the win.
Winner: Ryback
Back from the break and out comes WWE Champion John Cena.
Cena talks about the history of the WWE Title and brings up what Mark Henry did last week. Cena says Henry made a mockery of all retirements such as Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair. Cena says Henry will realize at Money in the Bank when he knocks his teeth down his throat. Cena says Henry forgot to check his calendar because they are still in the middle of whoop-ass season. Cena says our time is now and the champ is here. His music hits and that's it.
We get the promo for Rob Van Dam's WWE return.
#1 Contender's Match: Tensai and Brodus Clay vs.
We go to the ring and out comes Cameron, Naomi, Brodus Clay and Tensai. A fan who won a Hurricane Sandy Relief auction does their entrance with them. We go to commercial.
#1 Contender's Match: Tensai and Brodus Clay vs. The Usos vs. Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre
We go to the ring and out comes Cameron, Naomi, Brodus Clay and Tensai. A fan who won a Hurricane Sandy Relief auction does their entrance with them. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and 3MB waits in the ring. Out next come The Usos doing their entrance. The winners of this match will be the new #1 contenders to the WWE Tag Team Titles.
Drew gets dumped to the floor. The Usos work on Jinder now. Tensai comes in and goes at it with one of the Usos. Tensai goes for a pin but the other Uso breaks it up. The Usos end up getting the win and the title shot at Money in the Bank.
Winners and New #1 Contenders: The Usos
After the match, The Shield appears in the crowd and stare down The Usos.
We get a plug for WWE Studios' The Call on DVD and Blu-ray.
Paul Heyman is walking backstage. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and Paul Heyman comes out to introduce himself. Heyman says for seven days, everyone has asked him about Brock Lesnar attacking CM Punk last week. Heyman says the best way to do this is face to face, right here with everyone. Heyman says he knows Punk has been looking for him and wants answers. CM Punk's music hits and out he comes to a pop.
Punk comes out and talks about signing with WWE in 2005. He talks about how John Laurinaitis wanted him to go to OVW where WWE developmental was. Punk says at the time, Heyman was in charge of WWE's developmental system. Punk talks about how everyone, including Vince McMahon, wanted to get rid of him but Heyman refused to fire him. Punk says Heyman saw something in him, believed in him and had his back. Punk brings up how he was Heyman's first draft pick when ECW was brought back. Fans start chanting for Punk. Punk doesn't want to bore everyone with dirty laundry between two friends. Punk tells Heyman to warn Brock Lesnar that he's coming for him. Punk doesn't care that Lesnar is bigger or stronger because he's not better. Punk says he's the best wrestler on the planet and Heyman knows it better than anybody. Punk says he's saying this to Heyman because Brock doesn't have the balls to be here. Punk says he's going to do whatever it takes to bring Heyman's beast down. Punk is saying this in Heyman's face. Punk says now we can address what happened last week. Punk says no matter what he heard, Heyman has never done him wrong. Punk asks if Lesnar attacked on his own or if Heyman ordered him to do it. Punk tells Heyman to tell the truth for the first time in his life. Punk says this is him, he can take it, tell the truth. Punk tells Heyman to swear on his children he didn't have anything to do with it or if he did. A "tell the truth" chant breaks out. Heyman says he never wanted it to be this way between them. Heyman says because Punk demands the truth and because he could see through him anyway, he will tell Punk the truth straight to his face. Heyman swears on his children he didn't know Lesnar would be here last week. Heyman says Lesnar fulfilled his contractual obligations to WWE at Payback, Heyman didn't know he would be here. Heyman says Punk picked a fight with Lesnar the moment he said Lesnar needs Heyman. Heyman says the professional jealousy between Punk and Lesnar has ran deep for a long time. Heyman says he kept the two apart because of that jealousy. Heyman goes on and says he loves Punk, calling him his best friend.
Heyman says he will never represent anyone against Punk and that includes Lesnar. Heyman says Lesnar will have a problem with that but that's between them two. Heyman says the fans want Punk to drop Heyman tonight like everyone wanted Heyman to do to Punk in 2005 and 2006. The fans chant "GTS" but Punk says he's sorry he doubted Heyman and they hug. They embrace as Punk's music hits and we go to the announcers.
Darren Young vs. CM Punk
We go to the ring and out comes Titus O'Neil with Darren Young. We go to commercial.
More back and forth action. Young counters GTS and drops Punk with a GTS of his own. Young covers for a close 2 count. Punk gets the win with the Anaconda Vice.
Winner: CM Punk
After the match, Titus comes in and goes at it with Punk. Young joins in and they beat him down. Curtis Axel runs out for the save. Punk and Axel clear the ring. Heyman comes out and it appears he sent Axel out to make the save for Punk.
Vickie Guerrero is backstage yelling on the phone when Stephanie McMahon walks in. Vickie says she's been busy and Stephanie points out she hasn't revealed the WWE Title Money in the Bank Ladder Match participants yet. Stephanie says she's going to do it.
Back from the break and The Bella Twins are handing out copies of the new WWE Magazine to fans.
Stephanie McMahon comes to the stage to reveal names for the WWE Title Ladder Match at next month's Money in the Bank pay-per-view. She announces CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, Sheamus, Randy Orton, Christian, Kane and Rob Van Dam for the match.
Ryback walks in on Vickie and Maddox backstage. Ryback wants them to cancel Henry vs. Cena and give him a rematch. Chris Jericho walks in and wants to be in the ladder match. Ryback and Jericho have words. Ryback vs. Jericho is made for Money in the Bank.
Back from the break and Punk is backstage with Heyman. Punk says he doesn't need Curtis Axel's help to fight anybody. Heyman got Vickie to make Punk and Axel vs. Young and Titus next week. Punk isn't happy. He says he will do the match, take out Lesnar and then win Money in the Bank to become WWE Champion again. Punk says nothing else matters to him and walks off.
Mark Henry comes to the suit and says he fooled everyone last week. Henry laughs. He says he's been nominated for an Academy Award and contacted by all the big names in Hollywood. Henry says that doesn't matter to him because that's not what he wants. Henry says he's not apologizing to anyone for using people and doing what he did last week. Henry talks about how a mean, no good Mark Henry is coming to Money in the Bank and returning home with the WWE Title.
Another vignette for The Wyatt Family.
Fans can vote on the WWE App for the Bryan vs. Orton stipulation. That will be up next. Back to commercial.
Street Fight: Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton
Back from the break and Jerry Lawler is in the ring to announce the stipulation. Fans have voted this match to be a Street Fight. Out first comes Daniel Bryan followed by Randy Orton.
The bell rings and they go at it. They end up on the floor and Orton slams Bryan into the steel steps, then the barrier. Orton brings Bryan back in the ring but Bryan dropkicks him back to the floor. Bryan ends up diving into a chair shot from Orton. We go to commercial.
Back from the commercial and Orton is in control, During the break, they fought up onto the ramp. Orton brings a table into the ring but Bryan fights him off. Bryan with kicks now. Orton knocks Bryan back with an uppercut and drops him over the top rope. More back and forth. Bryan with a big clothesline off the ropes. Bryan beats Orton down with kicks in the corner. Bryan charges but Orton throws a chair at his head and he goes down. Orton tries to suplex Bryan from the apron through a table that's set up at ringside. They fight on the apron and Bryan dropkicks Orton but he hangs on. Bryan slides under Orton's legs to the floor and powerbombs him through the table on the floor. Bryan rolls Orton back in and covers for 2.
Bryan brings a kendo stick in the ring and beats Orton with it. Bryan alternates kendo shots and kicks. Orton catches Bryan and throws him into the bottom part of a table. Orton with a 2 count. Bryan unloads but Orton drops him with a dropkick. They go up top for a superplex but Bryan sends Orton to the mat. Bryan comes off the top with a dropkick but Orton counters with a powerbomb for 2. Bryan goes for the No Lock. Orton breaks the hold with the kendo stick. Orton beats Bryan with the stick now. Orton hits the second rope draping DDT now. Orton calls for the RKO but Bryan backslides him for a 2 count. Bryan with a kick and more kendo stick shots. Bryan goes for the No Lock and applies it. Bryan uses the kendo stick for leverage and Orton taps out for the win.
Winner: Daniel Bryan
After the match, Bryan is celebrating in the corner when Orton approaches him from behind. Bryan turns around and they face, then shake hands. Some fans chant "you tapped out" at Orton. Orton leaves the ring and Bryan starts up a "yes" chant as his music hits and RAW goes off the air.
Quick Results
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* Sheamus def. Cody Rhodes (with Damien Sandow) by submission to the Texas Cloverleaf.
* Intercontinental Championship:
Curtis Axel (c) def. Wade Barrett by pin following the Axel Cutter to retain.
* Non-Title:
AJ Lee def. Natalya by submission to the Black Widow.
* Non-Title:
Alberto Del Rio (with Ricardo Rodriguez) def. Chris Jericho by DQ after Dolph Ziggler attacks Alberto Del Rio.
* Christian def. Drew McIntyre (with Heath Slater & Jinder Mahal) by pin following the Killswitch.
* Daniel Bryan def. Randy Orton via count-out.
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Before his match with Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan kicked off SmackDown, saying that, in his thirteen-year wrestling career, he has never had one of his matches stopped due to injury. Bryan says that, during the match against Randy Orton on RAW, WWE officials decided to stop the match, even though Bryan had told the referee and the ringside physician that he was fine and could continue the match. Bryan continues, saying that WWE claimed that they were trying to “protect” him, but the real reason that they stopped the match was because they think that he is the “weak link”. Bryan then says that the “worst perpetrator” in the whole situation is Randy Orton, showing the footage from Monday’s RAW where Bryan refused to have the match stopped and refused doctor’s care, but the match was still stopped and, after the match, Orton helped Bryan to his feet. Bryan takes issue with Orton’s actions, saying that Orton treated him like a “little dog”, saying “don’t worry, little Daniel” and he saw nothing but “pity” in Orton’s eyes. Bryan continues, saying that he does not care what the WWE doctors say, he does not care what WWE officials say, and he certainly does not care what Orton says, he will beat Randy Orton tonight!
Randy Orton then interrupts, coming out to confront Daniel Bryan, telling Bryan that the people were concerned for Bryan’s well-being and he was concerned for well-being, but by continuing to fight, he earned Orton’s respect. Orton continues, saying that he helped Bryan up out of “respect”, not pity, but Bryan says that all he sees is “pity” in Orton’s eyes and he will prove that he is no the “weak link” later tonight and he will take all of Orton’s “respect” and shove it down his throat! Fed up, “The Viper” says that he is going to “hurt” Daniel Bryan and he will be “carried out” after their match is over. Orton then tells Bryan to “respect that” before storming out of the ring.
After he defeated Damien Sandow on the Payback Kickoff Sunday night, only to be defeated by Cody Rhodes & Damien Sandow in a 2-on-1 Tornado Handicap Match on RAW, “The Celtic Warrior” Sheamus would go one-on-one with Cody Rhodes, with Damien Sandow in his corner, in the opening match of the night. Late in the match, Sheamus would knock Damien Sandow, preventing Sandow’s interference. Sheamus then locks in the Texas Cloverleaf on Cody Rhodes, forcing Rhodes to tap out to pick up the win. After the match, Damien Sandow blindsides Sheamus, pummeling and stomping away at “The Celtic Warrior”, leaving an angry Sheamus alone in the ring.
After losing the title to Curtis Axel in a Triple Threat Match that also involved The Miz at Payback, Wade Barrett would get his chance to regain the gold as Barrett challenges new Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel, with Paul Heyman in his corner, for the Intercontinental Title, with The Miz a guest on commentary. In the end, it was Curtis Axel hitting the Axel Cutter on Wade Barrett en route to picking up the win and successfully retaining the Intercontinental Title. After the match, The Miz confronts the Intercontinental Champion in the ring, ready to fight. However, Paul Heyman convinces Curtis Axel to not fight The Miz before both Axel and Heyman exit the ring.
Five nights after defeating the emotionally distraught Kaitlyn to win the Divas Title, new Divas Champion AJ Lee, with Big E. Langston in her corner, would go one-on-one with Natalya in a non-title match. In the end, it was AJ Lee locking in the Black Widow on Natalya, forcing Natalya to tap out to pick up the win. After the match, Aksana confronts Kaitlyn backstage, deciding to poke the bear by calling Kaitlyn, “trash”. Kaitlyn responds by bashing Aksana in the back of the head with her water bottle and dumping trash on her, repeatedly pummeling the Lithuanian before several other Divas break up the fight.
Following a five-star classic match against the returning CM Punk at Payback, six-time former World Champion Chris Jericho would go one-on-one with the new World Heavyweight Champion, Alberto Del Rio, with Ricardo Rodriguez in his corner, in a non-title match. During the match, Chris Jericho would lock in the Walls of Jericho on Alberto Del Rio, but Ricardo Rodriguez would get on the ring apron and Jericho would break the hold, bringing Rodriguez into the ring and locking the Walls of Jericho in on Rodriguez! With the Walls of Jericho still on Rodriguez, Dolph Ziggler would rush the ring, attacking the World Heavyweight Champion, which would result in a disqualification victory for Del Rio! Del Rio exits the ring while an argument between Ziggler and Jericho erupts in the ring, ending with Y2J dropping Dolph with the Codebreaker! With the former champion helpless in the ring, Del Rio picks the bones, delivering a straight kick to Dolph’s skull, putting Ziggler down and out in the center of the ring.
Following his surprise return on RAW Monday night, “Captain Charisma” was in action on SmackDown as Christian would go one-on-one with Drew McIntyre, with Heath Slater & Jinder Mahal in his corner. Despite the interference from both Heath Slater and Jinder Mahal, Christian would still put Drew McIntyre down with the Killswitch to pick up the win. After the match, Christian says that, after ten long months, he can say that it is great to be back on SmackDown and he is back for “one more match” for the World Heavyweight Title. However, “Captain Charisma” was interrupted by the arrival of The Shield as United States Champion Dean Ambrose and WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns maul Christian, planting the former World Heavyweight Champion in the center of the ring with the three-man powerbomb.
After Brock Lesnar made his surprise return on RAW to lay CM Punk out with the F-5, Paul Heyman would be interviewed about his two “guys” going to nose-to-nose on RAW, but the conniving Heyman turns the questioning around on interviewer Renee Young. Heyman says that, since she thinks it is okay to talk about people’s “personal lives”, is Renee’s relationship better with her father nowadays. Heyman also asks why Renee’s uncle pulled her prom date out of a limousine and why she broke up with her fiancée two months ago! Heyman then says that CM Punk made it clear on RAW that he and Heyman are just “best friends” and, next time, she should consider asking him about the reigning Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel.
Then it was time for the main event as, in a rematch from their match on RAW, Daniel Bryan would go one-on-one with “The Viper” Randy Orton on SmackDown. During the match, Daniel Bryan would dive head-first to the outside, taking Randy Orton and narrowly making it back into to the ring before the ten-count, but Orton would not and Bryan would pick up the count-out victory. However, Daniel Bryan was not pleased with his victory as Bryan grabs a microphone, saying that he refuses to take a count-out victory and, as Orton looks on in disbelief, Bryan demands that the match be restarted, but the referee refuses to restart the match, shouting “no” at Bryan before leaving the ring as Bryan continues to shout “yes” in the ring!
One night after an unforgettable Payback, the 1047th edition of WWE Monday Night RAW came to you, live, from the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI. At the unpredictable Payback event, three brand new champions were crowned as AJ Lee wore Kaitlyn down to the point of submission to claim the Divas Championship, Curtis Axel paid the ultimate tribute to his Hall of Fame father, “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig, by defeating Wade Barrett and The Miz in a Triple Threat Match to become the new Intercontinental Champion, and Alberto Del Rio showed a new and more vicious side by relentlessly targeting the previously concussed head of Dolph Ziggler and, despite a valiant effort from Ziggler, Del Rio would put Ziggler down and become the new World Heavyweight Champion! Payback also saw the hometown return of “The Best in the World” CM Punk, who had another five-star classic match with longtime rival Chris Jericho, ultimately picking up the win over Y2J, but now that Punk is back, what does the sixth longest reigning WWE Champion of all-time have in store? After a stunning Attitude Adjustment to Ryback through the roof of an ambulance, John Cena is still the WWE Champion, but who will be the next Superstar to step up and challenge “The Champ”? Also, after some time off to recover from injury, “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry is advertised to return to action on RAW, but rumors are swirling on social media that the former World Heavyweight Champion may announce his retirement from professional wrestling on RAW!
Quick Results
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* Christian def. Wade Barrett via Killswitch.
* 2-on-1 Tornado Handicap Match:
Team Rhodes Scholars def. Sheamus by Damien Sandow rolling up Sheamus.
* No DisQualification match:
Randy Orton def. Daniel Bryan by referee stoppage.
* United States Championship:
Kane def. Dean Ambrose (c) by DQ after Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns interfere. As a result, Dean Ambrose (c) retains.
* Antonio Cesaro def. William Regal via Neutralizer.
* Chris Jericho def. Heath Slater (with Jinder Mahal & Drew McIntyre) via Codebreaker.
* Non-Title match:
Curtis Axel def. Sin Cara by pin following a spike DDT.
* Non-Title match:
CM Punk def. Alberto Del Rio (with Ricardo Rodriguez) via intentional count-out.
Detailed Results
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Tonight's WWE RAW opens up with a video package looking at the Payback pay-per-view from last night.
We go to the ring and Justin Roberts introduces Ricardo Rodriguez to some boos from the crowd. Ricardo introduces the new World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio and out he comes to a mixed reaction.
Del Rio asks everyone how their weekend was. Del Rio says everyone is talking about a man of steel but he's the real Superman. Ricardo does another introduction for Del Rio. Del Rio says some people are saying the way he won at Payback was controversial. Del Rio says the night after WrestleMania when Dolph Ziggler cashed in was controversial. Del Rio says the fans cheered for Ziggler after he attacked an injured man. A "we want Ziggler" chant breaks out. Del Rio says he gives the fans everything but they don't show him the respect he deserves. Del Rio brings up Jack Swagger next and calls him an ignorant pig. Del Rio causes the fans to chant "USA." He's upset that fans chant for a pig and a coward but won't chant for him. Del Rio rips the fans. He says he fought for the fans for 5 months and he didn't get anything. Last night, he fought for himself and got the World Heavyweight Title. Del Rio says he's going to show us why he's the best. He's going to give everyone a second change to show him the respect he deserves. The fans boo. CM Punk's music hits and out he comes with Paul Heyman to a big pop from the crowd.
Fans get hype and chant for Punk as he takes the mic. Punk brings up defeating Del Rio for the WWE Title and going on to hold it for 434 days. Punk says he's out here because he heard Del Rio claim to be the best. The fans chant for Punk. Punk says there's only one best in the world and Del Rio is looking right at him. Punk says he's here to challenge Del Rio. Heyman interrupts and says his client doesn't fight for free. Punk tries hushing him up but Heyman goes on. Punk cuts him off and asks Heyman what he's doing. Heyman says he's banged up from last night and they didn't talk about this match. Heyman says the title won't even be on the line. Punk says Ziggler deserves a re-match. Punk says while Ziggler was stealing the show with Del Rio, he was stealing it with Chris Jericho. Punk says he proved he's the best and wants to do it again tonight. Del Rio says Punk doesn't want this. Punk says he does - he wants a match with Del Rio tonight. Fans start a "si" chant. Del Rio says he's the World Champion and Punk doesn't want him. Punk asks Ricardo if he wants to fight. Vickie Guerrero and Brad Maddox come out to boos from the crowd. Vickie says Del Rio doesn't get to make that decision, she does. Vickie wants to continue the momentum from Payback and announces Punk vs. Del Rio for tonight's main event.
Still to come, Vickie Guerrero will have a big surprise for Stephanie McMahon, Vince McMahon and Triple H. Also, Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton in singles action.
We see Wade Barrett walking backstage. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and Heyman is asking Punk if he knows how much he cares about him. Punk apologizes for jumping the gun in the ring but it's how he feels about Punk. Punk says Heyman got involved at Payback and almost cost him the match. Punk says he's not Curtis Axel and not Brock Lesnar. He no longer wants Heyman at ringside with him. Punk says he will always, always be a Paul Heyman guy. Punk walks off and Heyman looks sad.
Wade Barrett vs. Christian
We get a look at Payback where Curtis Axel won the Intercontinental Title. Wade Barrett waits in the ring for his rematch but out comes Vickie and Maddox again. Vickie says the rematch is going to have to wait because right now her big surprise is coming out. Here comes Christian to a big pop.
Christian gets the win after a good back and forth match. He hits Killswitch to pin Barrett.
Winner: Christian
Fans can vote on the WWE App the stipulations for Orton vs. Bryan - No DQ, No Count Out or 2 of 3 Falls. We go to commercial after another promo for The Wyatt Family.
Handicap Match:Sheamus vs. Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow
Back from the break and out comes Sheamus as Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes wait in the ring for a handicap match. They start by double teaming Sheamus but he fights them off. Cody nails a Disaster Kick and Sandow mounts Sheamus with right hands. Cody stomps away now.
More double teaming. Cody with a kick to the face. Sandow hits Elbow of Disdain for a 2 count. Sandow holds Sheamus while Cody slaps him and taunts him. Sheamus gets pissed and backdrops Cody to the floor. He fights Sheamus out and starts a comeback. Sheamus with a high knee and the rolling senton. He catches Cody on the apron and hits the forearms to the chest. Powerslam for Sandow. Cody comes off the second rope but Sheamus catches him and hits White Noise. Sheamus readies for a Brogue Kick on Cody but Sandow slides in and rolls Sheamus up for the win.
Winners: Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow
After the match, Sandow hurries up the ramp. Sheamus lays out Cody with a Brogue Kick.
Still to come - will Mark Henry announce his retirement? We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Vickie and Maddox are backstage bragging to Triple H about what's happened tonight. Triple H asks what their main event was going to be if CM Punk didn't challenge Del Rio. No answer. She brags on bringing back Christian. Triple H says that was good but he's been cleared for about a month and a half, why are they just now bringing him back? Triple H brings up Rob Van Dam. They both take credit for bringing him back. Triple H says it was him who made the deal with RVD over the phone. Triple H brings up The Shield and says Vickie needs to take control of them. If they get involved tonight, he wants Vickie to make an example of them. Triple H jokes that putting 3MB on the show tonight was a stroke of genius and walks off.
Kane and Daniel Bryan are backstage. Kane wants to talk but Bryan says he's busy. Bryan says Kane is glad Bryan and Orton lost last night. Kane says he's not, Bryan isn't the only one who lost last night. Kane says maybe Team Hell No should give it another shot. Bryan says he's never going to be anything if he's involved in a team. He's all about Team Daniel Bryan now. Bryan says he needs to win the WWE Title. Kane says he also wants to win the WWE Title. Kane asks if they're done, if this is it. Bryan says he doesn't know and Kane agrees. Kane wishes him good luck.
Fans can vote now on the WWE App for the Orton vs. Bryan stipulation. Back to commercial.
No DQ Match: Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan
We go to the ring and out first comes Randy Orton. Out next comes Daniel Bryan. WWE App users voted for the stipulation on this match. Jerry Lawler is in the ring to reveal the stipulation and it will be a No Disqualification match.
Orton goes to work on Bryan's arm. They trade holds and Bryan stomps on the back of Orton's knees. Bryan goes to work on the knees with kicks now. Bryan with kicks in the corner now. Orton turns it around and stomps away on Bryan. Orton drops Bryan and pulls him up by his hair. Bryan ducks a clothesline but Orton hits a Thesz Press. Bryan turns it into a half crab submission. Bryan with more kicks in the corner now. The crowd chants "yes" but Orton cuts him off with a rake to the eyes. Bryan goes out to the floor and Orton clotheslines him. Some fans chant for Orton as he rolls Bryan in for a 2 count.
More back and forth. Orton mounts Bryan with right hands in the corner. Bryan ducks another clothesline and dropkicks Orton. Bryan with the running dropkick in the corner. Bryan with another running dropkick for a 2 count. Orton with a kick to the face. Bryan dumps Orton out to the floor and runs the ropes for a suicide dive. Orton catches him and side steps, sending Bryan into the barrier. Orton grabs a kendo stick from under the ring and hits Bryan with it. Another kendo shot. Orton digs it into his gut and rolls him back in the ring. Orton comes in for a 2 count. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Orton is going up to the top for a superplex. Bryan fights him off and Orton falls to the mat. Bryan nails a missile dropkick. Orton gets to his knees and Bryan unloads with kicks and knees. Orton catches him with a huge overhead throw. Bryan blocks the draping DDT. Orton fights off the No Lock and catapults Bryan out of the ring. Bryan hangs on to the ropes and pulls himself up but Orton kicks him to the floor with a low blow. A trainer comes over to check on Bryan. Bryan rushes back in the ring and brawls with Orton. It appeared that the doctor didn't want Bryan to continue. Orton brings Bryan back outside of the ring and backdrops him over the top of the barrier. The doctor checks on Bryan again and tells the referee to call the match.
Winner: Randy Orton
Orton hugs Bryan at ringside. A trainer escorts Bryan to the back and Orton follows. The announcers talk about why doctors are at ringside - to protect the WWE Superstars.
Still to come, Punk vs. Del Rio in the main event. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and we see what happened with Punk and Del Rio earlier tonight.
We go to the ring and out comes new WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee. We see some footage of Kaitlyn crying at Payback. AJ says this is what it feels like to have it all. She says unfortunately Dolph Ziggler can't be here tonight, but soon enough he will be back to share the spotlight with the greatest Divas Champion of all time. AJ says she's an example for all women. She issues a challenge and says if there's a woman who thinks she's a fraction of what she is in the back, come out now. Stephanie McMahon's music hits and out she comes.
AJ says hi to the boss and asks if she's here to congratulate her. Stephanie says there's a line of Divas waiting to come out but she wanted to come speak first. Stephanie gives AJ props and congratulates her. Stephanie asks AJ why she keeps this stereotype going about how women are. Stephanie says what AJ did to Kaitlyn was degrading to women everywhere. Stephanie says it's time AJ started acting like a champion. AJ apologizes and says she should be thinking and acting more like Stephanie. AJ says maybe she should marry a Superstar instead of dating one. AJ mentions Stephanie's daddy issues. Stephanie expected something more original. AJ says what she did to Kaitlyn was original, it was her masterpiece. Stephanie says she's a McMahon, nobody does crazy better than them. Stephanie says if AJ wants to be Divas Champion, she needs to start acting like one. AJ says she is Stephanie, only younger. Stephanie says she can take everything away from AJ, including her job. Kaitlyn's music hits and out she comes with Cameron, Naomi, Layla, Alicia Fox and Natalya. Kaitlyn congratulates AJ. Stephanie walks up the ramp, grabs the mic and tells Kaitlyn to never interrupt her again, and that goes for all the Divas. Stephanie walks off. Kaitlyn goes back to talking to AJ. The fans chant "you tapped out" as Kaitlyn walks towards the ring. She says AJ manipulated her and broke her. Now it's her turn. Kaitlyn hits the ring and attacks AJ. We see Big E Langston at ringside now. Big E pulls AJ out of the ring. She tries to get back in but Big E stops her and carries her away. Kaitlyn's music hits as she looks on from the ring.
Still to come, Kane vs. Dean Ambrose. Back to commercial.
WWE United States Title Match: Kane vs. Dean Ambrose
Back from the break and out comes The Shield through the crowd. WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose heads to the ring. Out next comes Kane for another title shot.
Kane goes to work on Ambrose in the corner to start the match. Cole reports Daniel Bryan may have nerve damage. Ambrose tries to come back but Kane drops him with a big boot. Kane keeps control and hits a sidewalk slam for a 2 count. Kane goes to the top and comes crashing down with a big right hand. Roman Reigns hits the ring but Kane decks him. Seth Rollins comes in but Kane fights him off.
Winner by DQ: Kane
After the bell, Reigns takes Kane out with a spear. The Shield takes control and hit the triple powerbomb.
We see Mark Henry backstage hugging Tamina Snuka, Titus O'Neil and Darren Young. Darren is crying. We go to commercial.
The Shield are backstage when Vickie Guerrero approaches them pissed off. They taunt her and asks if she's going to spank them or something. Ambrose says Vickie should think about what she's doing before she does it. Maddox says nothing. Vince McMahon walks up. He says The Shield remind him of himself, ruthless. He tells them they're doing a good job, keep it up and have a good night. They walk off. Vince tells Vickie he likes The Shield and come to think of it, he never liked Kane anyhow.
Still to come, Punk vs. Del Rio. We get another vignette for Bray Wyatt and The Wyatt Family.
Back from the break and out comes Zeb Colter. He says America is under siege. He talks about the government spying on us and foreigners sneaking across our borders. Colter says we are at war and war calls for unusual alliances. Colter says he and Swagger, to prove they're not prejudice, have chosen to work alongside a man who has honor, integrity and respect. Out comes Antonio Cesaro. He says "we the people" and heads to the ring.
Antonio Cesaro vs. William Regal
Cesaro heads to the ring where William Regal waits. They lock up and go at it. Cesaro turns it around and unloads in the corner. Cesaro with a big slam and a 2 count. Cesaro with a stomp to the back and a big forearm shot. Regal fights back and hits uppercuts. Regal knocks Cesaro down. He goes for a double underhook but Cesaro counters and slams Regal on his back after holding him in the air on his back. Cesaro with a sleeper hold. He swings Regal around by his neck and keeps the hold locked on the mat. Cesaro hits the Neutralizer for the win.
Winner: Antonio Cesaro
After the match, Colter gets in the ring and hands Colter the "Don't Tread On Me" flag. Cesaro drapes it over Regal and poses with Colter.
John Cena is walking backstage as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and out comes WWE Champion John Cena. Cena comes out and talks about the usual - some fans booing him and others knowing he goes to war for them every time he comes out. Cena says he had a horrible 2012. Cena goes on and says he will take any challenge in front of him. He brings up Money in the Bank. Cena says the champ is here and his music hits. Mark Henry interrupts the music and makes his way out to the ring.
Cena goes to leave the ring but Henry has something to say to Cena and the people in the back, and the fans. Henry says he loves everyone in the business and the fans. A "thank you" chant breaks out from the crowd. They chant "Sexual Chocolate" next. Henry gets emotional. Henry says Cena will be the greatest WWE Champion of all-time at the rate he's going. Henry says he's been World Champion and ECW Champion, he's had a lot of success. Henry says he's here to formally retire from the active roster. The fans chant for one more match. Cena hands Henry the WWE Title and he raises it up. Cena and the fans applaud Henry. Henry gives Cena the title back because he says it's something you have to earn. Henry goes on and talks about his family getting to see more of him. Henry thanks the fans again and they cheer for him. Cena raises Henry's hand. They hug and Henry lays Cena out with a World's Strongest Slam. Henry says he still has a lot left in the tank. Henry throws the title at Cena before leaving the ring. Henry stops at the ramp, looks back and yells, "that's what I do!" We go to replays.
Still to come, Punk vs. Del Rio. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and Henry is backstage walking. Renee Young approaches him for comment. Henry says he had everyone fooled and calls them puppets. Henry challenges Cena for the WWE Title.
Heath Slater vs. Chris Jericho
We go to the ring and 3MB is waiting. Out next comes Chris Jericho. They go at it and Jericho strikes first. Jericho with chops. Slater turns it around drops him for a 2 count. Slater runs into a big boot. Jericho comes back with shoulders. Jericho comes off the second rope and then hits a bulldog. Drew McIntyre gets a cheap shot in on Jericho for another 2 count. Slater slams Jericho and misses a knee drop from the ropes. Jericho with a bulldog and a moonsault. Jericho hits a Codebreaker for the win.
Winner: Chris Jericho
After the match, Drew tries to attack but Jericho ducks it and hits a Codebreaker. Jericho clears the ring and his music hits.
Heyman is backstage talking with Curtis Axel. Matt Striker approaches for comment. Heyman says he's the best friend of the best in the world. He says friends need space and wants Striker to talk about Curtis Axel.
Sin Cara vs. Curtis Axel
Back from the break and The Miz is out for commentary. Sin Cara comes out first followed by new WWE Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel with Paul Heyman.
Curtis attacks and goes for an early pin attempt. Cara gets in some offense and dropkicks Axel out of the ring. Axel comes back in and knocks Cara out of mid-air. Axel with kicks and a back suplex for a 2 count. Cara counters with an inverted DDT and covers for 2. They trade shots but Axel drops him with a knee to the gut. Axel runs into boots and then a kick from the corner. Cara comes off the top rope but Axel counters and moves. Axel nails his DDT finisher for the win.
Winner: Curtis Axel
After the match, Axel talks trash to The Miz and they stare each other down.
Still to come, Punk vs. Del Rio in the main event.
Back from the break and they say Daniel Bryan is being evaluated for nerve damage but will face Dean Ambrose on SmackDown.
Vince McMahon is backstage with Brad Maddox and Vickie Guerrero. He asks what they're going to do about Mark Henry. Henry vs. Cena is announced for Money in the Bank. Triple H and Stephanie cmoe in and argue about how out of control everything is. Vince tells Vickie to listen to him. Triple H says listen to him and they walk off. Stephanie tells Vickie she knows who to really listen to.
CM Punk is backstage when Paul Heyman walks up to wish him luck and hug him before the match. Heyman praises Punk as he walks off.
CM Punk vs. Alberto Del Rio
Ricardo Rodriguez and World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio make their way out for tonight's non-title main event before we go to commercial.
Back from the commercial and out comes CM Punk without Paul Heyman. The bell rings and they go at it. Punk unloads and sends Del Rio to the floor for a breather already. Del Rio comes back in but Punk unloads with kicks and he goes back to the floor to regroup. The crowd boos Del Rio. Punk catches him on the floor and beats him into the barrier. Punk with a big chop before bringing it back in. Del Rio meets Punk with kicks and stomps away. Del Rio with a kick to the head for a 1 count. Del Rio keeps control until Punk comes back and goes for a GTS. Del Rio slides out and retreats to the floor again. Punk runs the ropes and dives out onto Del Rio. Fans chant for Punk as he goes to work on Del Rio's arm. Punk rolls Del Rio back in. Ricardo distracts him, allowing Del Rio to take control. Del Rio goes to work on Punk's arm and kicks him to the floor as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Punk starts to fight back. Punk with more kicks. Punk with a heel kick as he clutches his arm. Punk with knees. Del Rio ducks a kick and drops Punk on his arm. Del Rio with more offense and another pin attempt. Del Rio goes for the armbreaker but Punk blocks it and hits the high knee in the corner. Punk barely hits GTS and Del Rio rolls out of the ring. Del Rio leaves up the ramp with Ricardo as Punk looks on. As Del Rio heads up the ramp, he's attacked from behind by Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler unloads on Del Rio as officials try to pull them apart. Ziggler chases Del Rio to the back and Punk is announced the winner.
Winner by Count Out: CM Punk
After the match, Brock Lesnar's music hits and out he comes.
Lesnar stares Punk down from the stage before making his way to the ring. Lesnar takes the mic and comes face to face with Punk in the middle of the ring. Lesnar goes to speak but drops the mic and lays Punk out with a F5. We go to replays. Punk is shown laying face down as Lesnar smiles from the ramp. RAW goes off the air.
Quick Results
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* Pre-show match
Sheamus def. Damien Sandow via Brogue Kick
* Intercontinental Championship: Triple Threat Match:
Curtis Axel def. Wade Barrett (c) & The Miz by pinning Wade Barrett (c) while The Miz has the Figure-Four Leg Lock locked in to win the Intercontinental Title.
* Divas Championship:
AJ Lee def. Kaitlyn (c) via Black Widow submission to win the Divas Title.
* United States Championship:
Dean Ambrose (c) def. Kane via count-out to retain.
* World Heavyweight Championship:
Alberto Del Rio def. Dolph Ziggler (c) (with Big E. Langston) via super kick to win the World Heavyweight Title.
* CM Punk (with Paul Heyman) def. Chris Jericho via GTS.
* WWE Tag Team Championship:
Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns (c) def. Randy Orton & Daniel Bryan by Seth Rollins (c) pinning Daniel Bryan following the Curb Stomp to retain.
* WWE Championship:
Three Stages of Hell Match:
i) 30-Man Lumberjack Match (First Fall):
Ryback def. John Cena (c) via Shell Shocked to win the first fall.
ii) Tables Match (Second Fall):
John Cena (c) def. Ryback to even the match up at one fall a piece.
iii) Ambulance Match (Third & Final Fall):
John Cena (c) def. Ryback via Attitude Adjustment through the roof of the ambulance to successfully retain the WWE Title.
Detailed Results
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The 2013 WWE Payback Kickoff pre-show starts with Damien Sandow coming to the ring after the announcers welcome us.
Sheamus vs. Damien Sandow
Sheamus is out to a big pop next. We see highlights from the Sheamus vs. Sandow feud. The match starts as fans are still filing into the arena. Back and forth action to start. Sheamus turns it around and slams Sandow for a 2 count. Sandow turns it around in the corner and beats Sheamus down.
Sheamus comes back and hits a battering ram for a 2 count. Sheamus goes for forearm shots on the apron but Sandow blocks it. They go to the floor and Sheamus sends Sandow into the barrier. Sandow turns it around and kicks Sheamus in the side of the face. Sandow with another big kick on the floor. Sandow brings it back in the ring and covers for a 2 count. Sheamus fights back but Sandow elbows him in the face. Sheamus with a big slam from the top rope for another 2 count. Sandow ducks a clothesline and sends Sheamus into the ropes. Sandow with a side Russian leg sweep. Sandow nails the Elbow of Disdain for a 2 count. We cut to a commercial for Payback.
We come back and Sheamus is taking control. Sheamus comes back with forearm shots. Sheamus with a shoulder thrust but Sandow tosses him to the floor. Sheamus comes right back in but Sandow nails a high knee and a neckbreaker for a 2 count. Sandow with a headbutt but Sheamus knocks him to the apron. They trade shots and Sheamus hits the series of forearm shots to the chest. Sheamus with the rolling senton and another 2 count. Sheamus goes to the top but Sandow cuts him off. Sandow with a neckbreaker from the top. Sandow with another 2 count. Sandow with knees. Sheamus blocks another neckbreaker. Sandow blocks White Noise. Sandow nails a neckbreaker for a 2 count. Sandow with more headbutts and a big kick. Sandow takes Sheamus to the top but Sheamus fights him off. Sandow throws Sheamus to the mat by his arm. Sheamus with the Irish Curse backbreaker and another. And a third. Sheamus nails the Brogue Kick for the win.
Winner: Sheamus
We go back to Josh Mathews, Big Show, R-Truth and Cody Rhodes to talk about the match. Cody defends Sandow's performance. Big Show and R-Truth say he got got. Show is all smiles tonight. Next they talk about Ryback vs. John Cena.
The 2013 WWE Payback pay-per-view kicks off with a "Chicago gangster" themed video. Everyone is out to get Payback.
Michael Cole welcomes us to a sold out Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois. He's still joined by JBL and Jerry Lawler.
WWE Intercontinental Title Match: Curtis Axel vs. The Miz vs. Wade Barrett
We go to the ring and out first comes The Miz for tonight's triple threat match.
Out next comes Paul Heyman with Curtis Axel. The WWE Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett is out next. Miz ducks a clothesline from Axel and fires away at both of his opponents. Miz tosses Axel out of the ring and rolls Barrett up for 2. Miz drops Barrett on his face for a 2 count. Axel goes to climb in the ring but Heyman holds him off. Barrett attacks Miz from behind and goes to work on him. Miz slides out to the floor and goes to work on Axel. Miz brings Axel in and Barrett kicks him. Barrett with a pumphandle slam on Axel for a 1 count as Miz breaks it up. Miz and Barrett go at it now. Barrett blocks a Skull Crushing Finale. Miz runs over Axel but turns around to a big boot from Barrett for 2.
Barrett keeps control of Miz and kicks him in the corner. Another pin attempt by Barrett. Axel just waits outside of the ring and watches with Heyman. Barrett with a big kick to the gut. Axel comes in but Barrett cuts him off. Barrett with knees to Axel's head. Miz rolls Barrett up for 2. Barrett clotheslines Miz. Barrett goes for a big boot on Axel but gets hung up on the top rope. Axel sends Barrett to the floor. Miz goes for a neckbreaker on Axel but it's countered. Axel drops Miz with a dropkick. Axel takes Miz to the corner and beats him down. More back and forth. Axel with a 2 count on Miz. Barrett tries to come back in but Axel sends him to the floor. Axel with a big knee to the gut and another 2 count on Miz. Axel works Miz over on the mat now.
Axel keeps control of Miz and beats him back to the mat as Heyman cheers him on. Miz fights back and up to his feet. Axel with an atomic drop into a throw for a pin attempt. Barrett breaks the pin and takes Axel to the corner with kicks to the gut. Barrett unloads on Axel. Barrett charges Axel in the corner but Miz cuts him off with a clothesline. Miz has clotheslines and boots for both of his opponents. Miz sends Axel into Barrett in the corner. Miz with a clothesline on Barrett in the corner. Miz comes off the top and nails Barrett. Axel rolls Miz but he kicks out. Miz kicks Axel in the face for a 2 count. Miz blocks a kick from Barrett and goes for the Figure Four. Barrett counters and nails Winds of Change for a 2 count as Axel breaks the pin. Barrett blocks a suplex from Axel. Barrett goes for Wasteland but Axel blocks him off and nails a Perfectplex for a very close 2 count but Miz breaks it up. Miz and Axel go at it now. Miz nails the Skull Crushing Finale. Barrett tosses Miz out of the ring and steals the pin. Miz pulls Barrett to the floor. Miz goes back in and covers Axel for 2. Miz with knees in the corner. Miz hits the running clothesline and goes for the Figure Four. Axel kicks Miz into Barrett. Miz goes for Figure Four on Barrett as Axel gets dumped to the floor. Miz locks it in on Barrett. Barrett reaches for the ropes but Miz pulls him back. Axel sneaks in and pins Barrett while he's in the Figure Four.
Winner and New WWE Intercontinental Champion: Curtis Axel
After the match, Axel and Heyman celebrate. Axel hits the ring and is cheered as he raises the Intercontinental Title and looks up to the sky. A fitting win for Father's Day. Axel and Heyman pose with the title and get cheered on all sides of the arena. Axel looks back up to the sky and kisses the belt.
We get a promo for Mark Henry's return on Monday's RAW.
Heyman and Axel are backstage celebrating when Triple H gets in Axel's face and they have a staredown. Vince McMahon walks up. He congratulates Axel and Heyman, then has them walk away. Vince mentions a match against Axel for RAW and asks if he's feeling it. Triple H says nope, not one bit and walks off.
WWE Divas Title Match: AJ Lee vs. Kaitlyn
We go to the ring and out first comes WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn. We see footage of Big E Langston being revealed as her secret admirer on RAW. Out next comes AJ Lee with Langston.
They start off and Kaitlyn goes to work. AJ goes to the mat and Kaitlyn unloads on her. AJ goes to the floor but Kaitlyn follows and throws her over the Spanish announce table. Kaitlyn brings it back in the ring and hits AJ some more. AJ goes back to the floor and runs around before going back in. AJ drops Kaitlyn with a big right hand and starts laughing. AJ rolls Kaitlyn back in and covers for a 2 count. AJ with more offense and a pin attempt. We see Big E watching from ringside.
AJ with another pin attempt. AJ keeps control until Kaitlyn fights back. AJ jumps on her back and applies a sleeper. Kaitlyn won't give up and stands up, smashing AJ back into the corner. AJ kicks Kaitlyn in the back of the head and she goes down for another 2 count. Kaitlyn counters and they both go down. They get up and Kaitlyn makes a comeback. Kaitlyn runs over AJ and covers for another 2 count. AJ with more roll ups. Kaitlyn stands up with AJ on her shoulders. Kaitlyn drops AJ on her knee. Kaitlyn goes to spank AJ with her belt. Kaitlyn pulls her back by her leg. The referee is busy fixing the ring apron that AJ pulled away and doesn't see AJ deck Kaitlyn with the belt. 2 count for AJ, who screams in frustration. AJ climbs to the top for a crossbody but Kaitlyn catches her. Kaitlyn swings AJ around but AJ catches her in the Black Widow submission. Kaitlyn goes down but won't tap out. Kaitlyn powers up and tries to break the hold. Kaitlyn with a sideslam. Kaitlyn nails a spear. She straddles AJ and crawls over her. Kaitlyn blows AJ a kiss and slams her head into the mat. 2 count by Kaitlyn after wasting too much time. Kaitlyn picks AJ up again but she fights out. AJ dodges a spear and Kaitlyn hits the turnbuckle. AJ hangs on to the top and applies the Black Widow again. This time Kaitlyn goes down and fights back up. She tries to break the hold but AJ tightens it. Kaitlyn taps out.
Winner and New WWE Divas Champion: AJ Lee
After the match, AJ celebrates and leaves with Big E. Kaitlyn sits up in the ring and starts crying. A huge "you tapped out" chant breaks out before Kaitlyn makes her way to the back. She stops and starts crying again before going down to her knees on the entrance way. Fans boo her. Layla appears and starts crying with her, hugging her. The fans boo them both. We go to replays.
Layla, Alicia Fox and Natalya try to console Kaitlyn backstage but she walks off crying.
We go back to the pre-show team of Josh Mathews, Big Show, R-Truth and Cody Rhodes. They talk about what's happened so far. Mathews leads us to another promo for The Wyatt Family.
WWE United States Title Match: Kane vs. Dean Ambrose
We go to the ring and out first comes Kane for the next match. WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose comes through the crowd with Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns but he's the only one to come to the ring.
They go at it and Ambrose goes behind, getting a cheap shot in. Kane goes to work on him but Ambrose takes it to the corner. Ambrose mounts Kane with right hands. Kane shoves him off and nails a right hand. Kane drops Ambrose with elbows and nails a suplex for a 2 count. Kane keeps control and beats Ambrose around now. Kane nails a big right hand. Kane whips Ambrose hard into the corner and he goes down. Ambrose shoves Kane and tells him to bring it. Kane takes him back to the mat. Ambrose counters and takes Kane's leg out with a low dropkick. Ambrose with another takedown and more kicks.
Ambrose with more offense and a 1 count. Kane finally turns it around and goes to the top. Ambrose cuts him off and climbs up. Ambrose talks trash to the crowd and Kane hits him with punches to the gut. Ambrose goes to the mat. Kane comes down with a big right hand but misses. Ambrose comes off the ropes with a flying elbow for a 2 count. Ambrose with another hold now. Kane backs Ambrose into the corner but Ambrose fights him off again. Ambrose comes off the second rope but Kane catches him with a right hand. Kane goes for a chokeslam but Ambrose fights him off. Kane with a kick to the gut and then a big boot to the head. Kane runs and dropkicks Ambrose for a 2 count.
More back and forth. Ambrose with slaps on the ropes. Ambrose drops Kane for another 2 count. Ambrose mocks The Undertaker and goes for Old School. Kane stops it and unloads with clotheslines. Kane with a clothesline in the corner, and another. Kane with the big sideslam for a 2 count. Kane comes crashing off the top with a big right hand. Kane goes for the chokeslam but Ambrose rolls to the apron. Ambrose with a neckbreaker on the top rope. Kane comes back and big boots Ambrose to the floor. Kane comes out but Ambrose slaps him in the face and laughs. Kane with a huge right hand. Kane starts taking apart the Spanish announce table. Kane goes for a chokeslam but Ambrose DDT's him on the floor. Ambrose rolls back in the ring as the referee counts Kane out.
Winner by Count Out: Dean Ambrose
They announce that Rob Van Dam will return at Money in the Bank.
World Heavyweight title Match: Alberto Del Rio vs. Dolph Ziggler
Out first comes Alberto Del Rio with Ricardo Rodriguez. The World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler is out next with AJ Lee and Big E Langston. Lilian Garcia does formal ring introductions with Ricardo.
Dolph with some stalling early on in the match. Del Rio hits a big tilt-a-whirl slam and Ziggler goes back to the floor for a breather. He comes back in and Del Rio takes control. The crowd has been hype ever since the RVD announcement and they're chanting his name now. Ziggler goes back down and the referee checks on him. Del Rio with a big knee to the head and more kicks. Del Rio with a back drop and a 1 count.
Ziggler looks to make a comeback but Del Rio sends him to the floor and he lands on his face. Del Rio comes out after him and slams him into the announce table. The referee ends up ejecting Big E from ringside after he got too close to the action. Ziggler slams Del Rio into the announce table and rolls him back in the ring. Del Rio meets him with a big kick to the face and stomps away. Del Rio with headbutts, a bunch of them. The announcers have been focusing on all the shots to the head Ziggler has taken in the match. 2 count by Del Rio. Del Rio with another headlock now. Ziggler fights to his feet but Del Rio keeps control. Ziggler blocks a suplex and applies the sleeper hold.
More back and forth after Del Rio breaks the hold. Ziggler barely hits his finisher and Del Rio kicks out at 2. The referee continues asking Dolph if he wants to continue. Del Rio takes Dolph to the top and hits a blockbuster for a 2 count. Del Rio kicks Ziggler out of the ring. Del Rio with another huge kick to the face. Trainers and AJ are checking on Dolph now as the fans boo some. Ziggler says he's good to go but AJ begs him not to. Del Rio dropkicks Ziggler in the back of the head and tells the trainer to go away. Del Rio brings Ziggler back in the ring and kicks him in the back of the head. 2 count by Del Rio, who can't believe Ziggler kicked out. The fans seem to be booing Del Rio and cheering for Ziggler's kick outs. Del Rio with more shots to the head. Ziggler pulls himself up using Del Rio's leg. Del Rio raises his hands and smiles but the fans boo. Ziggler nails Del Rio and hits the Zig Zag for a big pop. Del Rio with another kick to the back of the head for the win.
Winner and New World Heavyweight Champion: Alberto Del Rio
After the bell, Del Rio celebrates with Ricardo as the referee and trainer check on Ziggler. He's helped away as the fans chant his name. After a "don't try this at home" video, we go back to Josh Mathews and the pre-show team. We go back to Del Rio on the stage. He's asking the fans to give it up for the new World Heavyweight Champion but gets a very mixed reaction. Del Rio says everything he's done in WWE, he's done it for the fans. Del Rio asks fans for their support but gets booed. Del Rio says he's one of the best in the business and gives his all every night. Del Rio goes on and asks for a pop one more time and the fans continue to boo.
We get a promo for CM Punk's return match.
Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk
Out first comes Chris Jericho to a mixed reaction. Fans chant for CM Punk. Cult of Personality hits and out comes Punk to a huge pop. Paul Heyman is right behind him.
The music stops and Chicago chants Punk's name. They lock up and go to the corner. Jericho shoves Punk and Punk shoves back. They lock up again and Punk goes behind. They trade holds and Punk takes Jericho to the mat. More back and forth on the mat now. They break and lock up again. Jericho with a headlock. They run the ropes and Punk nails a dropkick. Punk with a headlock takedown for a 2 count. Punk works on Jericho's arm now. Punk with shoulder thrusts in the corner. Jericho comes back and they trade chops to the chest. Jericho stomps away in the corner and the crowd boos. Jericho with more offense in the corner. Jericho whips Punk across the ring but misses a splash. Punk goes for a tornado DDT but it's blocked. Jericho sends Punk over the top and to the floor.
Slow paced match so far. Punk tries to come back in but Jericho goes to kick him off the apron. Punk pulls through and Jericho goes down. Punk climbs to the top and nails the ax handle blow for a 2 count. Punk goes back to work on the shoulder and arm. Punk with a knee to the gut and another pin attempt. More action on the mat now. Jericho fights out of a hold and hits a bunch of right hands. Jericho runs into a boot and goes down. Punk springboards in with a clothesline but Jericho dodges it. Jericho with a shoulder block and another, as the crowd boos. Punk looks to be winded and gets taken down after going for a breather. Jericho with a bulldog. Punk dodges a Lionsault and barely hits a neckbreaker for a 2 count.
Punk hits the high knee in the corner but Jericho blocks the bulldog. Jericho with a Lionsault for a 2 count. Heyman looks on worried. Jericho kicks Punk around to more boos. Punk goes for GTS but Jericho blocks it and goes for Walls of Jericho. Jericho locks it in and Heyman can't believe it. Punk fights out and applies a standing vice on the arm. Jericho fights out with shots to the ribs. Punk drops to the mat and locks in the Anaconda Vice. Jericho breaks the hold by grabbing the ropes. Punk stands up and calls for the GTS as the fans pop. Punk yells "Blackhawks in 7" but Jericho counters GTS. Jericho goes for Walls but is distracted by Heyman on the apron. Punk counters and goes for GTS. Jericho counters and Punk kicks out at 2. It appears Punk was also distracted by Heyman. They both go down after a roundhouse kick to the head. Jericho nails a Codebreaker for a close 2 count.
Jericho keeps control of Punk and taunts him, telling him to stay down. The fans start chanting for Punk. They trade shots in the middle of the ring now. Punk with a heel kick to the face and the high knee int he corner. Punk clotheslines Jericho and goes to the top for the big elbow drop and nails it. Punk calls for GTS again and barely hits it for another 2 count. The crowd chants "one more time" and Punk nods his head. Punk goes for GTS but Jericho slides out. Punk blocks a Codebreaker. Punk clotheslines Jericho out to the floor. Punk runs and dives out, sending Jericho into the barrier. Punk rolls Jericho back in. Punk springboards in but Jericho catches him with a Codebreaker for another close 2 count. Jericho gets frustrated and wails away on Punk now. The fans chant "this is awesome" as Jericho hits Punk with elbows. Jericho with more elbows to the face.
Punk rolls Jericho up for a 2 count. They trade shots in the middle of the ring again. Punk fires away and goes for a hurricanrana but Jericho catches him and turns it into the Walls of Jericho. Heyman cheers Punk on as Jericho keeps the hold locked. Fans start chanting Punk's name as he tries to break the hold with elbows to Jericho. Jericho turns it into a half crab. Punk finally breaks it and beats Jericho with right hands to the neck. Punk nails GTS, sending Jericho into the corner. Punk nails another for the win.
Winner: CM Punk
After the match, Punk gets to his knees as the fans cheer. Heyman comes in and they talk. Punk looks a bit annoyed and says something back. Heyman looks a bit caught off guard by what Punk said. Heyman applauds Punk as he goes to the corner to pose for the fans.
WWE Tag Team Title Match: Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan vs. Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns
We go to the ring and out first comes WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. Randy Orton is out next and Daniel Bryan comes out last to a big pop.
Bryan and Reigns start things off. The crowd is already behind Bryan big time as he unloads. Reigns runs him over and turns it around. We get some double teaming and Reigns takes Bryan to the mat. Bryan fights out but Reigns takes him right back down. Rollins and Orton tag in at the same time. Orton with clotheslines and a powerslam. Orton takes Rollins to the apron for the draping DDT but Reigns comes over. Reigns takes the DDT. Rollins misses a kick and Orton whips him into the corner. Orton runs into a boot but nails a powerslam after Rollins leaps off the corner. Orton with a 2 count. Orton with the draping DDT on Rollins now.
Orton calls for a RKO but Rollins escapes. The referee is distracted as Reigns hits a superman punch on Orton. Rollins with a 2 count on Orton. Rollins stomps away on Orton now. Reigns comes back in for some double teaming. Reigns with stomps and a 2 count. Another big RVD chant breaks out as The Shield keeps Orton in their corner with quick tags. Reigns keeps Orton on the mat as the fans try to rally. Orton fights up and out but Reigns nails a big Samoan Drop for a 2 count. Rollins comes back in. Orton fights out with headbutts but Rollins kicks him to the mat. Reigns comes back in and whips Rollins into Orton but Orton gets his boot up. Reigns charges but misses and hits the ring post. Orton slams Rollins on his head. Bryan tags in to a big pop. He comes off the top rope and nails both men with a dropkick. Bryan dropkicks Reigns in one corner and Rollins in the other. 2 count on Reigns. Bryan with kicks to the chest on Reigns.
Bryan dumps both of them out to the floor where Orton is. Bryan dives out but The Shield members move and Bryan accidentally takes out Orton. Reigns works over Bryan and rolls him back in the ring for a 2 count. The Shield goes for a double team move but Bryan counters it. He takes Reigns to the outside and climbs up with Rollins. Bryan hits a double underhook from the top for a close 2 count. Bryan goes for the No Lock but stops to kick Reigns out of the ring. Rollins with a pin attempt. Bryan counters and applies the No Lock but Reigns breaks the hold. Reigns goes for a spear but Orton tries to RKO him. It's blocked and Reigns spears Bryan. Orton gets taken out after hitting a RKO on Reigns. Rollins hits his finisher on Bryan for the win.
Winners: Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns
We get a promo video for tonight's main event.
Three Stages of Hell for the WWE Title: Ryback vs. John Cena
We go to the ring and Justin Roberts explains the rules of this match. Thirty Lumberjacks start coming out to surround the ring.
Stage One: Lumberjack Match
The Lumberjacks are in place and out first comes Ryback. WWE Champion John Cena is out next to a very mixed reaction.
They lock up and Ryback goes to work on Cena in the corner. Ryback with a bunch of stomps as the referee pulls him away. Cena comes back swinging but Ryback blocks the bulldog with a big slam for a 2 count. Ryback beats Cena around some more. Ryback with another big slam. Ryback charges in the corner but misses and hits the ring post. Cena with a fisherman suplex and a slam. Cena with an elbow drop. Ryback tosses Cena out of the ring and he comes back in before the Lumberjacks can make him. Ryback clotheslines Cena as the Lumberjacks argue. Ryback drops on Cena again for another 2 count.
Ryback keeps control and drops Cena on his neck for another 2 count. Ryback tosses Cena out to the heel Lumberjacks and they work him over before rolling him in. Ryback with a 2 count. Ryback with a suplex. Ryback yells at the crowd and they boo him. Ryback throws Cena back to the Lumberjacks and they work him over before rolling him back in. Ryback with more stomps on Cena. Another RVD chant breaks out. Cena tosses Ryback to the heel Lumberjacks but they let him go back in. Cena unloads on Ryback with his usual moves. Cena with a Five Knuckle Shuffle attempt but Ryback blocks it. Ryback presses Cena out on top of a bunch of Lumberjacks. Cena gets worked over again before being thrown back in the ring. Ryback gets dumped out this time. He shoves Cesaro and the Lumberjacks jump on him. A huge brawl breaks out with everyone. Cena goes to the top and leaps out on top of the Lumberjacks and Ryback. Cena and Ryback are both rolled back into the ring.
Cena locks in the STF. Ryback fights out and hits Shellshocked to win the first stage.
Stage One Winner: Ryback
Stage Two: Tables Match
The Lumberjacks start leaving as Ryback and Cena try to recover. Ryback with a big shoulder thrust in the corner as the bell rings. Ryback goes under the ring and brings a table into the ring. Ryback sets the table up. Ryback goes for a powerbomb through the table but Cena slides out. Cena goes for an Attitude Adjustment but it's blocked. Ryback takes Cena down with a big shoulder. The crowd chants Goldberg as Ryback sets the table back up. Ryback presses Cena high but he slides out and goes for another AA. Ryback flips the table over but Cena sends him out to the floor.
Ryback sends Cena flying into the steel steps. Ryback has a table propped up in the corner and tosses half of the steps into the ring. He rolls Cena in and follows. Ryback grabs the steps and decks Cena in the face with it. Cena gets up in front of the table as Ryback waits. Ryback throws the steps but Cena moves and the steps crash through the table. Cena with a belly to belly suplex. Cena grabs the steps and lays Ryback out with a shot to the head. Cena brings a table in the ring now. Cena sets it up but turns around to a steps shot to the head. Cena falls on the table. Ryback throws the steps again but Cena moves off the table and the steps go through the table. Ryback tosses steel steps but Cena ducks. Cena comes back with shoulders and a big slam. Cena hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Ryback blocks the AA and nails a spinebuster.
Ryback hits the Meathook and brings another table in the ring. Ryback sets the table up and goes for a Shellshocked through it. Cena blocks and sends Ryback through the table with the AA.
Stage Two Winner: John Cena
Stage Three: Ambulance Match
Ryback immediately goes to work stomping on Cena. Ryback tosses him to the floor and takes apart the announce table.
Cena whips Ryback into an open door and it comes off the hinges. Cena grabs the door and rams it into Ryback's head. Cena tries to put Ryback in the front seat but Ryback fights him off with a headbutt. Ryback throws Cena onto the hood of the ambulance and he rolls off. Ryback rips a panel off the front of the ambulance and beats Cena with it. Ryback goes to powerbomb Cena through the windshield but Cena backdrops him onto the hood. Cena climbs on top of the ambulance and Ryback follows him. Cena grabs the lights and smacks Ryback with it, sending him to the floor. Cena is still on top of the ambulance as Ryback gets up and grabs a crutch and climbs up. Cena grabs it and they fight on top of the ambulance. Cena bends the crutch over Ryback's back. Cena hits an AA on top of the ambulance and Ryback goes through the roof, landing in the back of the ambulance for the win.
Winner: John Cena
After the match, Cena poses on top of the ambulance as his music hits. Cena climbs down and there's still no sign of Ryback. Cena heads to the ring with the WWE Title belt to celebrate. The ambulance sirens start up as Cena poses with the WWE Title. We go to replays. The ambulance drives away with Ryback in the back. Cena goes around the ring and greets fans as we get more replays. Payback goes off the air with Cena carrying the WWE Title to the back.
