WWE Raw Results - August 26, 2013

Quick Results
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* Cody Rhodes (with The Miz & Rosa Mendes) def. Fandango via roll-up.

* The Miz & Cody Rhodes def. Fandango & Damien Sandow by The Miz pinning Damien Sandow following the Skull Crushing Finale.

* Non-Title: 
CM Punk def. Curtis Axel via GTS.

* Brie Bella (with Nikki Bella & Eva Marie) def. Natalya (with The Funkadactyls) via facebuster.

* Non-Title: 
Rob Van Dam (with Ricardo Rodriguez) def. Alberto Del Rio via roll-up to earn a title shot at Night of Champions.

* Non-Title: 
Randy Orton def. Christian via RKO.

* Titus O’Neil (with Darren Young) def. Jack Swagger (with Zeb Colter & Antonio Cesaro) via modified chokebomb.

* Gauntlet Match #1: 
Daniel Bryan def. Seth Rollins (with Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns) via running knee.

* Gauntlet Match #2: 
Daniel Bryan def. Dean Ambrose via DQ after Roman Reigns interferes.

* Gauntlet Match #3: 
Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns fight to a No Contest after Dean Ambrose interferes.

Detailed Results
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Tonight's WWE RAW kicks off from Phoenix, Arizona with The Shield standing guard in front of the ring. Triple H's music hits and out he comes in a suit. 

Triple H stops and smiles at The Shield before heading to the ring. Triple H shows us footage from SummerSlam where Randy Orton became WWE Champion by cashing in. Triple H says that was business, nothing personal at all. He shows us footage from last week's RAW where The Shield beat Daniel Bryan down in front of the McMahons and then hit with a RKO from Orton. Triple H says that was personal. Triple H says Bryan insulted his wife and family so that's the personal response he gets for it. Triple H says he's willing to be the bigger man and move on. Triple H says ratings and social media buzz were through the roof last week - business is booming and it's all due to Randy Orton, the new face of WWE. Triple H brings Orton out to the ring. 

Triple H congratulates Orton on breathing new life into WWE and the WWE Title. Triple H liked to reward people who excel. He got Orton a little gift. Triple H wants to make it clear that he did it out of his own pocket. A new Cadillac Escalade is brought into the arena. Orton thanks Triple H and thanks him for realizing he's the only one fit to be the face of WWE. Orton goes to check out his new Cadillac but here comes Daniel Bryan to the stage. Bryan talks about how sweet the new Cadillac is and says it's well deserved. Bryan has some thank you's of his own. He thanks the WWE Universe for believing in him and supporting him. Bryan thanks John Cena for giving him the chance to main event SummerSlam for the WWE Title. Bryan then thanks Triple H for showing his true colors and proving that his view about what's best for business and what the WWE Champion should look like is more narrow-minded than Vince McMahon. Bryan says Triple H is nothing but a sell-out in a suit now. Bryan cracks on Triple H's extra large nose. Orton tells Bryan to show them both respect. Bryan says the face of WWE is going to get re-arranged at Night of Champions. Bryan declares he will become the new WWE Champion and gets a "yes" chant going. Triple H rips Bryan and says he's a "B" at best. Triple H announces Bryan vs. Seth Rollins for tonight. If he makes it through that, Bryan vs. Dean Ambrose. And if he makes it through those two, he will have to face Roman Reigns. 

- The announcers show us footage from CM Punk and Curtis Axel from last week's RAW. Still to come tonight, Punk vs. Axel in singles action. Fans can vote for the stipulation on the WWE App - Paul Heyman banned from ringside, Heyman as special referee or Heyman will be forced to step in the ring with Punk if Punk wins. We go to commercial. 

Cody Rhodes vs. Fandango 

Back from the break and Cody Rhodes is in the ring as Damien Sandow joins commentary. Out comes Fandango dancing with Summer Rae. 

During the match, Fandango's music hits and out comes The Miz dressed like him on the stage. Miz mocks Fandango and dances with Rosa Mendes it looks like. Cody rolls a distracted Fandango up for the win. 

Winner: Cody Rhodes 

- After the match, Sandow attacks Rhodes and Miz tosses Fandango from the ring. RAW General Manager Brad Maddox comes out and makes a tag match. 

Cody Rhodes and The Miz vs. Fandango and Damien Sandow 

The match is about to start as we go to commercial. 

The end comes when Fandango and Summer Rae walk off. Cody and Miz double team Sandow. Miz hits a Skull Crushing Finale for the win. 

Winners: The Miz and Cody Rhodes 

- After the match, Fandango says his own name from the stage and dances around with Summer as we go to replays. 

- Still to come, Punk vs. Axel with fans picking the stipulations. 

- Back from the break and we get a vignette for Los Matadores. 

- Josh Mathews is backstage with Christian. He's asked about Triple H but Randy Orton interrupts. They have words and will face later tonight. 

- We see footage from the WWE App where CM Punk was talking about the available stipulations. Punk wants Heyman in the ring. We cut to Heyman and Axel backstage. Axel says Punk will have to out-wrestle him tonight and he can't do that. Axel says the situation is better than perfect. Heyman doesn't seem so sure. Back to another commercial. 

Curtis Axel vs. CM Punk 

Back from the break and WWE Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel waits in the ring for this non-title match. Out next comes CM Punk to a big pop. Paul Heyman comes out to the stage as Jerry Lawler reveals the stipulation. If Punk wins, Heyman must get in the ring with him. The bell rings and here we go. 

Heyman looks on from the stage as Punk and Axel go at it. Punk keeps control and goes for a quick roll up. Axel slides out of a GTS and goes to the floor to re-group. Punk runs up the ramp at Heyman but Axel comes from behind and fights him back to the ring. Axel works Punk over and brings him back into the ring. Axel with more offense and a 2 count. Punk turns it around and drops Axel. Punk goes up for the big elbow drop but Axel rolls out of the ring. Punk with a suicide dive out onto the floor as Heyman looks on. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and they're going at it. Axel with a big clothesline to the back of the head for a 2 count. Axel with a big dropkick to the jaw for a 2 count. Punk with kicks. Axel blocks and catapults Punk to the second rope. Punk comes back with a crossbody and 2 count. Axel ducks the roundhouse kick. More back and forth. Punk comes back and nails the elbow from up high. Axel blocks GTS and hits his finisher for a close 2 count. Punk nails a GTS for the win. 

Winner: CM Punk 

- After the match, Heyman looks shocked as Punk gets ready to fight. Heyman walks off to the back but he's met by WWE referees, who bring him back to ringside. Punk waits for Heyman to come to the ring to fight. Punk leaves the ring and Heyman runs to the back. Heyman walks up the ramp but this time security brings Heyman to Punk. Punk rolls him in the ring but Axel makes the save with a low blow. Heyman hands Axel a pair of handcuffs and Punk's arms are put behind his back as the crowd boos. Axel holds Punk while Heyman yells and smacks him. Punk sits on his knees as they taunt him. Punk jumps up and drops Axel with a roundhouse. He kicks Heyman's leg out and goes to work on him with kicks. Axel makes the save from behind. Axel works Punk over and brings in a kendo stick. Axel hands the kendo stick to Heyman and he nails Punk. Axel holds Punk up on the ropes and Heyman wails away with the stick. Axel pulls Punk out of the ring and throws him into the announcers table. More trash talking and punches from Axel. Heyman comes out of the ring and hits Punk with several more kendo stick shots. Heyman yells that Punk broke his heart. A "walrus" chant breaks out in the crowd as a WWE doctor checks on Punk. We go to commercial. 

- We get a look at CM Punk walking away during the break. 

- Total Diva Jo Jo is in the ring to announce the next match. 

Natalya vs. Brie Bella 

Natalya comes out first with Cameron and Naomi by her side. Out next comes Brie Bella with Eva Marie and Nikki Bella. 

Typical back and forth Divas match. The rest of the Total Divas get involved and break up a Sharpshooter. Brie takes advantage and gets the win. 

Winner: Brie Bella 

- After the match, Divas Champion AJ Lee comes out to the stage. She talks about watching last night's episode of Total Divas. She mocks all of them. AJ says she sees nothing but a bunch of useless, interchangeable, talentless women. AJ says she has done more in 1 year than all of them combined. AJ says she worked her life for this while they were just handed 15 minutes of fame. AJ says she didn't suck up to the right people. She got here because she's good. She earned the title. AJ says none of them will ever be able to lace up her Chuck Taylors and that gets a pop. She calls them worthless excuses for women. She says they will never be able to touch her and that is reality. AJ drops the mic and skips away. 

- We see Rob Van Dam and Ricardo Rodriguez backstage warming up. Back to commercial. 

Rob Van Dam vs. Alberto Del Rio 

Back from the break and out comes Ricardo Rodriguez to introduce Rob Van Dam. RVD is out first for this non-title match. Out next comes World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio. Ricardo takes off his coat to reveal a RVD t-shirt. 

Lots of back and forth to start. RVD sends Del Rio out to the floor and we take another commercial break. 

Back from the break and RVD fights out of a hold. It's revealed that if RVD can win this, Brad Maddox is giving him a title shot at Night of Champions. Del Rio with a double stomp to the back. He mocks RVD now. Del Rio comes off the top but RVD cuts him off with a kick. RVD with clotheslines now. RVD nails Rolling Thunder but Del Rio kicks out at 2. Del Rio fights back but RVD sends him to the mat. RVD with a split legged moonsault for 2. More back and forth. Ricardo stands on the announce table and distracts RVD. RVD rolls Del Rio up for the win and the title shot. 

Winner: Rob Van Dam 

- We get a look back at John Cena telling fans he needed surgery and won't be back for another 4-6 months. We get a Cena Twitter update. 

- Still to come, Daniel Bryan vs. The Shield in a Gauntlet Match. Back to commercial. 

- Josh Mathews is backstage with Ryback. Mathews brings up Ryback's recent bullying. Ryback grabs Mathews by his face and brings him to his knees. Ryback says he finally found a way to shut Mathews up and pushes him away by his face. 

- We see footage from earlier with what happened between Heyman, Axel and Punk. 

- Renee Young approaches Heyman and Axel backstage. She asks if Heyman was afraid earlier tonight. Axel says what happened was something Punk will never forget. Heyman says Punk is a child who just needs to keep getting punished, and punished, and punished, and punished. Heyman says he feels like a man right now, a man who put his prodigal son in place. Heyman says Punk will learn that he's the last person to come up against. They get in a car and drive off. 

Christian vs. Randy Orton 

We go to the ring and out comes Christian to a nice reaction. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and out comes WWE Champion Randy Orton for another non-title match. The bell rings and Christian goes for an early roll up. Back and forth action until Orton takes control. They fight on the apron and Christian dumps Orton to the floor. Christian with a diving shot that sends Orton back into the barrier. Christian works Orton over and brings him back in the ring. Christian with the inverted neckbreaker for a 2 count. Christian goes to the top but Orton moves. Orton with a big dropkick. 

Orton keeps control and sends Christian back out to the floor. Orton brings the fight back into the ring and keeps Christian grounded. Christian fights out but has Killswitch blocked. Orton with more offense and a 2 count. Orton ends up pushing Christian hard from the top out to the floor. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and Orton is in control in the middle of the ring with a headlock. Christian fights out and starts to make a comeback. They trade shots in the corner. Orton climbs up for a superplex and nails it. Christian with a roll up for 2 out of nowhere. Lots of back and forth now. Christian ducks a RKO and mounts Orton with right hands in the corner. Christian fights back and nails a big crossbody for a close 2 count. Christian comes back off the top but Orton catches him with a jackknife pin for 2. More back and forth. Orton blocks Killswitch but catches a tornado DDT for a 2 count. Orton nails the draping DDT from the ropes. Christian blocks the RKO. Orton leaps over a spear but Christian nails the next one for a 2 count. Another RKO is blocked. Orton blocks Killswitch and sneaks in a thumb to the eye. Orton nails a RKO for the win. 

Winner: Randy Orton 

- After the match, Bryan appears on the big screen and congratulates Orton. Bryan is backstage in front of the Cadillac that Orton received from Triple H earlier in the night. Bryan wonders if he is the new face of WWE if he defeats Orton at Night of Champions. Bryan steps to the side to reveal "yes" spray painted all over the Escalade. Orton flips out in the ring and we go to commercial. 

- Back from the break and Triple H, Maddox and Orton are looking at the spray-painted Escalade. Maddox points out everyone is laughing at Triple H and Orton. Triple H says this Cadillac is his personal property. Triple H says the WWE Title is also his property and Orton is carrying it for him. Triple H orders Maddox to gather the WWE roster to watch what happens to Bryan tonight. Triple H will fire anyone who dares to help. Orton says Bryan is going to pay and Triple H agrees. 

Titus O'Neil vs. Jack Swagger 

We go to the ring and out first comes Darren Young with Titus O'Neil. Out next comes Zeb Colter with Jack Swagger. Colter talks about The Primetime Players have stole victories from the Real Americans lately. Zeb takes a shot at Titus and Young's mothers for being on welfare. Swagger and Titus go at it to start the match. 

Good back and forth match. Titus blocks the ankle lock. Young gets involved and distracts Swagger and Cesaro. Swagger turns around to a spinebuster from Titus for the win. 

Winner: Titus O'Neil 

- We get a look back at SummerSlam where Kane lost the Ring of Fire match against Bray Wyatt. The Wyatts will speak next. Back to commercial. 

- Back from the break and they air a WWE.com video from Bray Wyatt and The Wyatt Family. Bray talks about Sister Abigail, the name of his finishing move. 

- We see footage from tonight of what has happened with Randy Orton's Cadillac that Triple H bought for him. 

- Brad Maddox is backstage with the doctor. Apparently CM Punk is refusing medical attention. Punk walks in and wants a match with Heyman. Maddox announces a Handicap Elimination Match for Night of Champions - Punk vs. Heyman and Axel. 

- The WWE roster begins to gather on the stage for tonight's main event. We go to commercial. 

- We get another vignette for Los Matadores. 

Gauntlet Match: Daniel Bryan vs. The Shield 

The WWE roster is on the stage as Daniel Bryan makes his way out first. 

Daniel Bryan vs. Seth Rollins 

Out next comes one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins through the crowd with his partners. Renee Young is on the stage talking to Big Show about the Triple H regime. Show refuses to speak this week. She goes to Dolph Ziggler for comment and he won't speak either. She goes to The Miz for comment but he doesn't want to get fired either. 

Bryan with an early surfboard submission as Reigns and Ambrose look on from ringside. Good back and forth match. Bryan with clotheslines and kicks while Rollins is on his knees. Bryan misses a roundhouse kick and Ambrose turns it around on the apron. Rollins springboards in but Bryan cuts him off and applies the half crab. Rollins makes it to the ropes and breaks the hold. Bryan sends Rollins to the floor and nails a suicide dive, causing Rollins to land hard on the other side of the announce table. Bryan works Rollins over as the fans chant "yes" and we go to commercial. 

: Back from the break and Rollins is in control, keeping Bryan on the mat. Rollins smacks Bryan around and hits another flying elbow in the corner. Bryan looks to make a comeback but Rollins drops him in the corner again. Rollins tells him to stay down and smacks him some more. Bryan nails a dropkick in the corner out of nowhere. Bryan comes back and trades shots with Rollins. They trade pin attempts now. Rollins with a big kick to the head. Big inverted suplex by Rollins but Bryan kicks out at 2. Rollins with more offense in the corner. Bryan climbs up for a super German and drops Rollins on his face from up high. Bryan drops Rollins again for the pin. 

Daniel Bryan vs. Dean Ambrose 

Ambrose comes right in and goes to work on Bryan. Bryan gets the Yes Lock applied early on but Roman Reigns interferes for the bell, disqualifying Ambrose 

Daniel Bryan vs. Roman Reigns 

The third match doesn't last as The Shield beat Bryan down with the triple team. The WWE roster looks on from the stage. Triple H's music hits and out he comes, staring at some of the talents. He locks eyes with Big Show but Show just looks away. The Shield drops Bryan with the triple powerbomb. Triple H is still daring anyone to help Bryan. Here comes Randy Orton next. Triple H sends Orton to the ring to get revenge on Bryan. The Shield holds Bryan while Orton approaches. Orton taunts Bryan and nails a RKO while fans chant for Big Show. We see Show looking angrily at Triple H. Orton heads back up the ramp as Bryan is left laying at the feet of The Shield. Orton holds the WWE Title up high from the ramp. Triple H dares the roster to laugh now. RAW goes off the air with The Shield standing over Bryan. 

WWE Smackdown Results - August 23, 2013

Quick Results
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* Non-title match
Curtis Axel def. Cody Rhodes via hangman's face-buster 

* Dolph Ziggler def. Big E Langston via zig zag

* Non-title match
Alberto Del Rio def. Christian via cross arm breaker Submission 

* Big Show and Mark Henry def. 3MB

* Darren Young def. Antonio Cesaro

* Steel Cage match
Daniel Bryan def. Wade Barrett via big running knee to the face 

Detailed Results
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"Then. Now. Forever." The WWE video leads us into the show.

The Smackdown video plays, and we're brought into the arena as Lilian Garcia asks the crowd to welcome Vickie Guerrero, the General Manager of Smackdown. Vickie is standing in the center of the ring. She welcomes the crowd to Smackdown. On behalf of the entire McMahon Family, as she has cleared the air with Triple H since she has left Monday Night RAW, it is with great excitement that she introduces the new WWE Champion, Randy Orton.

WWE Champion Randy Orton comes out to the ring to some boos from the crowd. Vickie Guerrero meets him on the ramp and goes for a hug, but he just stares at her. They then shake hands, and he enters the ring. Orton poses on the turnbuckle with the WWE Championship as the crowd gives him the old Bronx cheer. Orton says as the new WWE Champion, he promises to give the crowd what they want and what they deserve as champion. He promises that they will aspire to be him, and he will be a role model. What does a role model do? A role model tells the truth, and that's exactly what he did. He told the truth to everyone, especially to Daniel Bryan, when he successfully cashed in his Money in the Bank contract as he said they would never see it coming.

None of them, including Daniel Bryan, should be surprised at what happened. He should be surprised. Sunday night at Summerslam, he didn't know that Triple H was going to Pedigree Bryan. What would the people in the crowd have done? He's not one to pass up an opportunity literally lying right in front of him. Orton says he did not need Triple H's help, just like he didn't need The Shield's help on RAW. Although he greatly appreciates the support from the entire McMahon Family, he wants to ask the crowd for their support as well. The crowd boos him and chants "NO!" Orton says he's not only the WWE Champion; he's also the face of the WWE.

Daniel Bryan's music hits, and he makes his way to the ring to a great reception. The crowd chants "YES" as he gets in the ring. Bryan says before he addresses the "face of the WWE," he wants to finish saying what he was going to say on RAW before Stephanie McMahon rudely interrupted him. It's a short message to John Cena. Bryan says, "John, thank you. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to wrestle you at Summerslam. Thank you for being bold enough and courageous enough to wrestle with a torn triceps. Because even if I was only better than you for just one day, that opportunity allowed me to feel what it feels like to be the WWE Champion." Bryan says as far as Orton is concerned, it's time for that face to change. The crowd chants "YES!"

Bryan says the crowd has to understand. He doesn't look like Randy Orton. Orton is chiseled, tall, and he's pretty. The crowd laughs at Orton. Bryan says he can see why Triple H likes him so much. Orton is just so pretty and arrogant. Why shouldn't he be? He's been handed every opportunity here in WWE. He's created his own success. However, Orton's opportunities have come because his father was here, his grandfather was here, and he was given the genetic golden ticket to be here in the WWE. Bryan then sarcastically goes back to how he can't get over how pretty Orton is. Bryan asks the crowd to give it up for how pretty Randy Orton is. Bryan says he's so pretty, it makes him want to kick Orton in the face. Orton starts laughing as the crowd chants "YES!"

Bryan says he had to scratch and claw for every opportunity. He had to wrestle in every dirty high school gymnasium all over the country and world. He had to wrestle on staph infested mats all over the place and sleep in his car just to get an ounce of respect. He had to climb the ladder of success step-by-step. Bryan says he's not tall, and he certainly isn't pretty, but he can wrestle, and he can beat Orton. Bryan says he can beat him for the title. Bryan says he is entitled a rematch for the WWE Championship, and he wants the rematch to happen tonight. Bryan leads the crowd in a great "YES" chant.

Orton calls Bryan "short stuff" as he says he'll have to wait for Night of Champions. Orton stands close to Bryan as he raises the WWE Championship above his head. Orton turns to leave, but then he goes for an RKO. Bryan pushes him off, but Orton hangs onto the ropes. Bryan then dropkicks him over the top rope! Bryan yells for Orton to get back in the ring, but he just backs off. Bryan gets the crowd going with a "YES" chant as his music plays.

Christian will take on Alberto Del Rio in a non-title Summerslam rematch.

Curtis Axel is seen walking with Paul Heyman backstage. He'll be in action, next.

**Commercial**

Vickie Guerrero is on the phone talking about how Daniel Bryan wasn't supposed to be out there. It was supposed to be Randy Orton's moment. She says someone needs to teach that little troll a lesson before hanging up. Wade Barrett comes up to her. Barrett says it seems like him, the McMahon Family, and her have something in common. They have a mutual dislike of Daniel Bryan. As a former champion, Bryan gets a rematch against Orton for the WWE Championship, but he wants to make sure that never happens. Barrett asks her to put him in a match with Bryan, and he guarantees that will be the last she will see of Bryan. Vickie says she could make it a No Holds Barred or Extreme Rules match, but she's going to have it be in a Steel Cage match. They both smile.

Cody Rhodes vs. Curtis Axel w/ Paul Heyman

A replay is shown of CM Punk viciously beating Curtis Axel down on this past Monday's RAW. Heyman was forced to watch his young client go down from afar.

The bell rings, and they circle the ring. Axel kicks him down in the corner before the referee backs him up. Rhodes catches him with a back elbow before applying a waistlock. Axel applies one of his own, but Rhodes pulls his leg out. Rhodes hits the ropes, and Axel takes him down with a nice dropkick. Rhodes pushes him away and charges, but Axel gives him a back body drop to the apron. Rhodes shoulders him before hitting a springboard dropkick for a two count.

Axel rolls out of the ring to recover, so Rhodes goes to the top rope. Axel sees this, and he moves. Rhodes gets on the apron to chase him, but Axel sweeps the feet. Rhodes hits the apron hard. Rhodes falls to the outside, and Axel drives him spine-first into the edge of the ring.

**Commercial**

We come back from the break to see Axel dropping some forearms on Rhodes for a two count. Axel hits a snapmare before hitting a rolling neck snapper for a two count. Axel applies a chin lock, but Rhodes quickly fights up. Rhodes elbows out and whips him to the corner, but Axel slides on his feet and connects with a clothesline. Axel goes to the second rope, but Rhodes avoids the diving elbow. Rhodes punches him before having a whip reversed. Rhodes drops down and uppercuts him. Rhodes hangs him up on the top rope and kicks him in the midsection, a la Hardcore Holly. Axel then ducks a Disaster Kick. Axel kicks him down and sends him to the corner, but Rhodes catches him with a rollup for a near fall. Rhodes quickly takes him down with a clothesline.

Rhodes goes to the top rope, but Heyman distracts him by stomping up the ring steps. Axel shakes the ropes, and Rhodes is crotched on the top rope. Axel follows up with the hangman's face-buster for the win.

Winner by Pinfall: Curtis Axel

Paul Heyman stands in the ring with his client. Heyman says he stands before the crowd a man who is not just in pain, but agony. That agony is a direct result of the actions by CM Punk. The crowd chants Punk's name. Heyman says they will choke on their cheers. He's not talking about the obvious physical pain he's in. He's in emotional distress because a man whom he once considered to be his best friend and an athlete he guided to being the "Best in the World" has been reduced to being a sad, pathetic loser. Heyman says CM Punk was pinned by Brock Lesnar at Summerslam. Instead of accepting defeat like a man and acknowledging his loss, Punk went off the rails.

Punk is on a downward spiral. His actions on RAW were befitting a madman. Without Paul Heyman in his corner, Punk never stood a chance against Brock Lesnar. Without Paul Heyman, CM Punk is lost, while with Paul Heyman, Curtis Axel has found himself. His client is filled with confidence. His client has notched many victories, which is why no one can defeat Curtis Axel for the Intercontinental Championship.

Curtis Axel takes the microphone, and he says the problem is Punk doesn't deserve an Intercontinental Championship match. The man is so jealous that Heyman has been paying more attention to him that he assaulted him with a chair on Monday night. Axel says he wants to finish the job that Brock Lesnar started at Summerslam. Axel challenges Punk to a match live on Monday Night RAW. Axel says his future is better than Punk's. He's more athletic than him, and he has someone in his corner named Paul Heyman.

Daniel Bryan will take on Wade Barrett in a Steel Cage match later tonight.

Dolph Ziggler is seen on split screen with AJ Lee and Big E Langston occupying the other side. Ziggler and Langston will fight, next.

**Commercial**

Big E Langston w/ AJ Lee vs. Dolph Ziggler

Before the match begins, Langston attacks Ziggler as he enters the ring. Langston unloads on him with punches in the corner before bouncing him chest first off the turnbuckle. The referee admonishes Langston and orders him to back up. Langston charges Ziggler again, and the referee yells at him. The referee checks on Ziggler, and he says he's OK.

The bell rings, and Ziggler sidesteps Langston. Ziggler punches him before Langston pushes him into the ropes and hits a big flapjack for a two count. Langston punches away at him before hitting a big splash for another two count. Langston applies a chin lock, but Ziggler fights up and hits a jawbreaker. Ziggler sidesteps him in the corner, and Langston hits the ring post shoulder first. Ziggler hits an avalanche in the corner before hitting a neckbreaker. Ziggler hits a dropkick before going for a famouser. Langston counters by getting him in position for a powerbomb, but Ziggler counters into a sit-out face-buster for a two count.

AJ punches Ziggler in the face as the referee's back was turned. Langston viciously clotheslines Ziggler for a near fall. Langston goes for the Big Ending, but Ziggler slides off and connects with a Zig-Zag for the win. AJ Lee screams at ringside.

Winner by Pinfall: Dolph Ziggler

Christian will take on Alberto Del Rio in a non-title Summerslam rematch, next.

**Commercial**

Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio

They circle the ring and lock up. Del Rio powers Christian to the corner, and the referee tries to back him up. Del Rio sucker punches him in the gut before kicking him down. Del Rio kicks and punches him before the referee backs him up. Del Rio charges, but Christian gives him a back body drop over the top rope. Christian then takes him out with a baseball slide that sends Del Rio ribs first into the barricade. Christian punches and puts him in the ring, but Del Rio slides out. Christian goes to the top rope to splash him, but Del Rio goes up the ramp to avoid him. Christian stares at him from the ring.

**Commercial**

We come back from the break to see Del Rio kicking away at Christian's leg. Del Rio backs up, and Christian uppercuts him a few times. During the commercial break, Del Rio slammed Christian's arm off the commentary table a few times. Christian goes to the second rope for a tornado DDT, but Del Rio gets out of the headlock and pushes him over the top rope to the outside!

Del Rio goes outside, and he kicks away at him. Del Rio throws him into the ring and covers for a near fall. Del Rio applies an overhead wristlock, but Christian fights up and punches out. Christian hits the ropes and kicks him in the face. Christian hits the ropes again, but this time Del Rio catches him with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker for a near fall. Del Rio quickly gets him on the ropes and twists his arm around one. Del Rio taunts the crowd before going for a splash, but Christian avoids it.

Christian snaps Del Rio off the top rope, and he gets the crowd clapping with him. Del Rio gets back in the ring and tries for a clothesline, but Christian ducks. Christian has a whip reversed, but he takes him down with a running forearm. Christian punches him in the corner before catching him with a back body drop. Christian goes to the top rope, but Del Rio avoids the cross-body block. Del Rio quickly connects with a low dropkick to the face for a near fall. Del Rio head-butts away at him before missing an enzuigiri. Christian executes a nice springboard sunset flip for a near fall.

Christian stuns him with a punch before going to the second rope. Del Rio avoids a missile dropkick and goes for a Cross Arm Breaker, but Christian rolls through. Christian boots him in the face before connecting with a tornado DDT for a near fall. Christian gets the crowd ready for a spear, but Del Rio gets out of the ring to avoid it. Christian follows him outside, and Del Rio goes back in. Del Rio tries to attack as Christian reenters the ring, but he avoids it. Christian uppercuts him and goes to the top rope. Del Rio then catches him with an enzuigiri off the top rope for a near fall. Del Rio cannot believe it.

Del Rio pulls his kneepad down as he waits for Christian to get up. Christian blocks a kick and goes for the Killswitch, but Del Rio pushes him off. Del Rio sidesteps Christian as he charges him, and he sends him into the ring post shoulder first. Del Rio goes to the second rope, grabs the arm, and executes a Cross Arm Breaker. Christian tries to hold his hands to relieve the pressure, but Del Rio soon gets it fully applied. Christian has no choice but to tap out.

Winner by Submission: Alberto Del Rio

Alberto Del Rio thanks all the Latinos. Del Rio says he knows how the Mexicans and Latinos look up to him. Del Rio says he knows how they all want to be the next Alberto Del Rio, but there is only one. You cannot be like him because they're peasants. Del Rio tells them to relax. That doesn't mean that just because they are the son or daughter of a peasant that they have to be a peasant. They can be something better. Just follow the leader to greatness - the great Alberto Del Rio.

Ricardo Rodriguez comes out to the stage sarcastically saying Del Rio's last name. Rodriguez tells Del Rio to stop. He says he has a little bit of a problem. Del Rio said the crowd can follow him to greatness, but Rodriguez doesn't agree. Rodriguez says the man who is with him exemplifies greatness every single night every opportunity he gets. He doesn't look down on people - he stands up for them: Rob Van Dam!

RVD makes his way to the ring to a great reception. Christian takes Del Rio out with a missile dropkick, and RVD connects with the Rolling Thunder. Del Rio quickly gets out of the ring holding his ribs. Rodriguez holds the World Heavyweight Championship as RVD does his taunt. They then hold the championship together.

A replay is aired of what happened earlier in the night between Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton. Bryan will face Wade Barrett in a Steel Cage match in the main event.

**Commercial**

3MB vs. Big Show and Mark Henry

Big Show will start out against Heath Slater. Big Show pushes Slater against the ropes and chops the chest before bouncing him head first off the turnbuckle. Mark Henry is tagged in, and he grabs Slater by the neck. Slater fights him off and hits the ropes, but Henry mauls him with a clothesline. Henry throws him to the corner before hitting a big boot. Henry stands over him and goes for a seated senton, but Slater moves. Drew McIntyre is tagged in, and he punches away at Henry. Jinder Mahal is then tagged in, and he kicks away at Henry. Mahal punches and talks trash before tagging Slater back in. Slater kicks him in the head a few times before taunting the crowd. Slater hits some jabs before hitting the ropes. Henry then turns him inside out with a shoulder tackle.

Big Show and McIntyre are tagged in. Big Show hits a pair of clotheslines before sending him to the corner for a back body drop. Big Show then kicks Mahal off the apron. Big Show hits a running butt bump on McIntyre before hitting a shoulder tackle. Big Show signals for his finisher, and he Chokeslams McIntyre. Slater breaks it up. Big Show grabs him by the throat and pushes him into Henry, who gives him the World's Strongest Slam. Big Show then shoves Mahal over the top rope by the throat. Big Show balls his fist up, and he drops McIntyre with the Knockout Punch for the win.

Winners by Pinfall: Big Show and Mark Henry

Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins appear on the screen. Reigns says they told Big Show and Mark Henry to step up, and they go and beat up 3MB. Maybe they didn't understand them. Rollins says Big Show didn't get the message on Monday night. He's shocked he got back up after they dropped him from the sky. Rollins says he glad he did because they'll have a lot of fun knocking him back down again. The clock is ticking on Big Show's time here. Reigns tells Henry to wake up because he's been floating around for a decade and a half. Reigns says Henry expects them to respect him, but they never will. Rollins says that two former champions have come together to form one of the most imposing teams in WWE history. The problem with the two of them wanting a shot at the Tag Team Titles is that they're just better than them. Rollins says a new era has dawned, and the two of them have got to go. Rollins tells them to believe that, and Reigns screams to believe in The Shield.

The Prime Time Players are seen doing their "Millions of Dollars" dance backstage. Darren Young will face Antonio Cesaro, next.

**Commercial**

Zeb Colter is in the ring with Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro. Colter asks the crowd to put their hands over their hearts and say, "We the people."

Antonio Cesaro w/ Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter vs. Darren Young w/ Titus O'Neil

Charles Robinson, my favorite referee of all time, is the official for this match. Cesaro immediately takes him down with a dropkick. Cesaro punches away at him and says, "We the people!" Cesaro head-butts him in the corner before talking some trash. Cesaro deadlifts him for a gutwrench suplex. Cesaro talks more trash, and Young hits him with a head-butt to the midsection. Cesaro knees him in the midsection and sends him to the corner hard. Cesaro runs into Young's boot, but he soon comes back with a chin lock. Young fights up, but Cesaro takes him down with a short-arm clothesline. Cesaro talks some trash and slaps him in the face. Cesaro hits the ropes, and Young floors him with a clothesline.

Young punches away at him a few times before sending him to the corner. Young then takes him down with a belly-to-belly suplex. Young tries to fire up the crowd before hitting a corner clothesline. Young follows up with a northern lights suplex for a two count. Young gets Cesaro on his shoulders, and Jack Swagger distracts him by getting on the apron. Titus O'Neil pulls him off as Cesaro rolls Young up for a near fall. Young hot shots him on the top rope before hitting the Gut Check for the win.

Winner by Pinfall: Darren Young

Daniel Bryan will take on Wade Barrett in a Steel Cage match in tonight's main event.

**Commercial**

Ryback is seen drinking water backstage when a man stops him and asks him for an autograph for his son. Ryback asks what the kid's name is, and the father tells him it is Billy. Ryback says that's a stupid name before saying he was kidding. Ryback signs a poster and gives it to him. The man asks which one Ryback is as he doesn't watch wrestling. Only his son does. The man asks what his name is despite it being on Ryback's jacket. Ryback is mad that the man doesn't know who he is so he tears up the poster and tells him to tell his kid that his dad is a scrawny, pencil-neck fool. The man walks away in fear.

CM Punk tweeted out that he accepts Curtis Axel's challenge for a match on Monday Night RAW.

The steel cage is lowering over the ring. The main event is next.

**Commercial**

Steel Cage Match
Daniel Bryan vs. Wade Barrett

The crowd chants for Bryan as the bell rings. They lock up, and Barrett powers him to the corner before hitting some punches. Bryan turns him in the corner before kicking and punching away at him. Bryan sends him into the ropes, but he lowers his head and eats a kick. Barrett tries to send him into the cage, but Bryan blocks it. Bryan punches him and puts him in the corner before hitting some stiff kicks to the chest. Bryan goes to the second rope and hits some punches. Barrett pushes him off and catches him charging with a boot. Barrett kicks him in the head before punching away at him. Barrett puts him on his shoulder and sends him like a lawn dart into the side of the cage for a near fall.

Barrett goes for a back suplex, but Bryan flips through. Barrett charges, but Bryan pulls the top rope down. Barrett flies into the cage and falls to the apron. Bryan viciously kicks and punches away at him in the corner. Barrett reverses a whip to the corner, but Bryan backflips over him and hits the ropes. Barrett quickly takes him down with the Winds of Change for a near fall.

**Commercial**

We come back from the break to see Barrett kneeing Bryan in the head before big booting him into the cage. Bryan collapses on the apron. Barrett drags him away from the ropes and covers him for a near fall. Barrett drags him to the ropes, but Bryan bounces his face off the steel cage a few times. Bryan hits the ropes and dropkicks him into the cage. Bryan hits the ropes again and dropkicks him again in to the cage. Barrett collapses to the apron, and Bryan dropkicks him a third time into the cage. The crowd is chanting, "YES!" Bryan goes to climb out of the cage, but Barrett cuts him off. Bryan kicks him away and hits a missile dropkick off the top rope for a near fall.

The crowd continues to chant "YES" as Bryan kicks Barrett in the chest a bunch of times. Barrett ducks a big kick to the head and sends him face first into the cage. Barrett then turns Bryan inside out with a clothesline for a near fall. Barrett goes for The Wasteland, but Bryan grabs onto the cage. Bryan gets on the top rope and kicks Barrett hard in the face. Barrett quickly comes back and puts Bryan on his shoulders for the electric chair drop. Barrett covers for a near fall.

Both men are down. Barrett is first to his feet, and he begins to scale the cage. Bryan soon gets up and stops him before he can go over the top. They stand on the top rope, and Bryan tries for a super German suplex. Barrett hangs on and elbows Bryan off. Barrett gets a leg over the top of the cage when Bryan cuts him off. Bryan clubs away at him before pulling him back down. Bryan kicks away at him on the top rope before smashing his face off the top of the cage. Bryan then grabs him and powerbombs him off the top rope! Bryan leads the crowd in a "YES" chant before hitting a big running knee to the face for the win!

Winner by Pinfall: Daniel Bryan

Daniel Bryan jumps all around ringside doing the "YES" taunt. All of a sudden, Randy Orton comes out from under the ring, and he hits Bryan with an RKO outside the ring! Orton raises his WWE Championship up as he stands over Bryan to end the show.

WWE Main Event Results: August 21, 2013

The 47th edition of WWE Main Event came to you from the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, CA. The apparent personal security force for WWE Champion Randy Orton & The McMahon Family would be in action on Main Event as The Shield, United States Champion Dean Ambrose and WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins s& Roman Reigns would face the high-flying trio of Kofi Kingston and Jimmy & Jey Uso in 6-Man Tag action.

Quick Results
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* 6-Man Tag: 
The Shield def. Kofi Kingston and Jimmy & Jey Uso by Dean Ambrose pinning Kofi Kingston following the Headlock Driver.

* Non-Title: 
AJ Lee (with Layla) def. Naomi (with Cameron) via black widow submission

* The Great Khali (with Hornswoggle & Natalya) def. Jack Swagger (with Zeb Colter & Antonio Cesaro) via Khali Chop.

* Bray Wyatt def. Justin Gabriel via Sister Abigail

Detailed Results
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The show kicks off with the new hired guns of The McMahon Family, The Shield, as United States Champion Dean Ambrose and WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns would face the randomly thrown together team of Kofi Kingston and Jimmy & Jey Uso in, you guessed it, a 6-Man Tag Match. At the end of a match that was longer than necessary, Dean Ambrose hits the Headlock Driver on Kofi Kingston en route to picking up the win for The Shield.

In the popcorn match/Total Divas promotional match of the night, the only Diva that really means anything in the WWE anymore from a wrestling standpoint, Divas Champion AJ Lee, with Layla in her corner, went one-on-one with one of the two cheerleaders that are more popular than the team they accompany, Naomi, with Cameron in her corner. In the end, it was Naomi tapping to the Black Widow submission hold of AJ Lee, securing the win for the Divas Champion.

The show then screeches to a halt with the arrival of the “yes, they’re still employed” trio of The Great Khali, Natalya, & Hornswoggle as Khali would face one-half of The Real Americans, Jack Swagger, with Zeb Colter & Antonio Cesaro in his corner. After Zeb Colter says some racist heel stuff in regards to all Indian people sounding the same and they all work for customer support, the match that nobody asked for gets underway. Because a seven-footer who can barely bend his knees is more marketable than Jack Swagger, Khali swats Swagger on the head en route to picking up the win.

After recapping everyone on what happened two nights ago on RAW and after Fandango & Summer Rae dance on the stage to taunt The Miz, it was time for the main event of the show as, for the third time this week, Bray Wyatt was in action as “The Eater of Worlds”, with Luke Harper & Erick Rowan in his corner, went one-on-one with everyone’s favorite Main Event jobber, Justin Gabriel. After a hetero kiss to Justin Gabriel’s forehead, Bray Wyatt would hit the Sister Abigail on Gabriel, provocatively covering Gabriel for the win. The off-hours Santa Clause then tells Justin Gabriel to “follow the buzzards”, kneeling at Gabriel’s side, flanked by Luke Harper & Erick Rowan.

WWE RAW Results: August 19, 2013

Quick Results
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* Cody Rhodes def. Damien Sandow via roll-up.

* The Funkadactyls def. AJ Lee & Layla by Naomi rolling up Layla.

* 3-on-1 Handicap Match: 
The Shield def. Dolph Ziggler by Roman Reigns pinning Dolph Ziggler following Spear.

* Non-Title: 
Alberto Del Rio def. Sin Cara via referee stoppage.

* The Prime Time Players def. The Real Americans by Darren Young pinning Antonio Cesaro following the Gut Check.

* 3-on-1 Tornado Handicap Match: 
The Shield def. Big Show by Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, & Roman Reigns pinning Big Show following the three-man powerbomb.

* Bray Wyatt def. R-Truth via Sister Abigail.

* The Usos def. Heath Slater & Jinder Mahal

* The Miz def. Wade Barrett via DQ after Fandango interferes.

Detailed Results
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John Cena’s music hits and the arena fills with boos. Cena salutes the crowd and charges down to the ring. Once inside, Cena takes a moment to soak up the all too familiar mixed reaction. He is not pleased with last night’s results. Bryan earned the Title but Randy Orton swooped in and jacked it. Cena believes that WWE Superstars should be judged on their performance in the ring. They should not be judged based on their race, religion or creed.

John Cena holds up his arm to show the buildup of fluid on his elbow. Cena informs the crowd that he was told to go home and have surgery. The WWE Championship match would have been cancelled for Summerslam. Cena isn’t sharing this information for sympathy or as an excuse. He was cleanly defeated by Bryan last night. It was downright ridiculous that HHH handed the belt to Randy Orton.

Cena cannot put his elbow surgery off any longer. John is having surgery and will be gone for the next 4-6 months. Cena wants to bring out a man who has earned his respect and earned the right to be called Champion.

Daniel Bryan’s music hits and the crowd cheers as he makes his way down to the ring. Cena nods to Bryan and heads out of the ring to embark on his leave of absence. Before Bryan gets a chance to speak another theme comes across the speakers.

Stephanie McMahon struts her way down to the ring to address Daniel Bryan. Stephanie understands that Bryan went through quite an ordeal last night. That being said her husband made the right decision for business.

Bryan says that HHH used to be a rebel and the leader of Degeneration X. Now he has a corporate haircut and is a shell of his former self. Bryan would expect a screw job by Stephanie or Vince, but not HHH. Bryan looks to Stephanie and says that if you lay down with trash you will start to smell. Stephanie says that she will let the insult slide.

Bryan does not care and says that if she wants to fire him then go ahead and do it. Bryan threatens to go back to wrestling in small arenas and sell shirts out of car. Stephanie says that no one wants to fire Bryan. She says that not everyone can be the face of the company. Bryan might not be an ‘A’ but he is definitely a ‘B+’. Bryan is fired up and says that he is not content at the middle of the card. Stephanie believes Bryan might need some more anger management classes. Stephanie continues to talk but Bryan slaps the mic out of her hand. She walks over and is handed another one. Stephanie says that Bryan is out of control and needs to be removed. Stephanie calls for security to escort the star out.

Bryan slides out of the ring as security walks him towards the back. Bryan turns around and pumps the crowd up to shout ‘no’.

**Commercial**

Damien Sandow vs Cody Rhodes

Both men are still banged up from their match last night. Cody tries to capitalize with a missile dropkick but Sandow kicks out of the cover. Sandow tries to take control of the match and clotheslines Cody to the outside. The referee begins to count. Sandow goes out after Cody and rolls him back into the ring. Sandow hits a vertical suplex and drops an elbow. Cover, but Rhodes kicks out. Rhodes makes his way onto the apron and then up the turnbuckle. Sandow grabs him and tosses him to the middle of the ring. Cover, but Rhodes kicks out.

**Commercial**

Back from the break Sandow drops an elbow of disdain. Cover, but Rhodes kicks out. Rhodes is pushed up the turnbuckle with his back to the ring. Sandow follows to try and back drop him. Rhodes pushes him away and then flies at his standing opponent with a moonsault.

Rhodes tries to keep control but can’t get Damien to stay down for a pin. Rhodes follows up with a disaster kick. Cover, but Sandow kicks out. Rhodes is kicked in the gut as Sandow gets to his feet. Cody counters a whip into a sunset flip cover to win the match.

Winner: Cody Rhodes

Brad Maddox is in the back and begins to read Ziggler’s comments about last night’s PPV. Dolph is not pleased with the work of Maddox. As a result Maddox announces that Ziggler will have to compete in a handicap match later tonight.

**Commercial**

The lights are out in the arena as the show returns. Justin Roberts introduces Paul Heyman and the lights come up. Heyman says that Punk gave Lesnar all that he could handle. Lesnar defeated CM Punk last night. Heyman says that the question now is - where does he go from here? He wants to put the family feud with CM Punk behind him. Heyman claims to forgive CM Punk. Heyman says that Punk is far better with than without him. Together they can achieve even greater things than they have in the past. Paul claims to still love Punk. Reunited they would be the best in the world. Heyman’s arm is in a sling from last night’s attack. If Punk apologizes they can get back together. He lays his microphone down in the middle of the ring and walks out.

BACKSTAGE - The Bella Twins are in the back with the Funkadactyls. They wish them luck for their match tonight since they are representing Total Divas. The Bella Twins are sporting new shirts that read ‘You Can’t Sit with us”.

Given the nation’s segregation past I’m not sure if unveiling those T-shirts in a segment with two African American Divas really sends the right message.

**Commercial**

The Funkadactyls vs Layla & AJ Lee

Before the match can get started AJ and Layla attack the Funkadactyls. AJ kicks Naomi in the gut and they will start the match. AJ hits a neckbreaker and then applies a headlock. Naomi tries to fight back but gets taken down with a spin kick. Cover, but Naomi kicks out. AJ climbs on her opponent’s back. Naomi is set up against the second rope and AJ puts pressure on her back. Layla gets the tag. Naomi can’t get to the corner to make a cover. A surprise roll up catches Layla up.

Winners: The Funkadactyls

**Commercial**

Handicap Match: Dolph Ziggler vs The Shield

Ambrose starts the match for his team. Ziggler takes him down and throws a few elbows. They tie up so Ambrose moves back towards the corner. Rollins gets the tag. Ziggler gets in a few punches and a back body drop. Rollins is backed into the corner but kicks Ziggler in the gut. Roman Reigns gets the tag. He punches Ziggler in the head and then stands atop his foe. Ziggler’s neck is placed on the bottom rope for a choke. Ziggler is tossed towards the corner and Ambrose becomes the legal man. Ambrose stomps on Ziggler and then goes for a cover. A clothesline sends Ziggler to the mat as Rollins gets the tag.

Seth stalks his opponent. Ziggler is kicked in the gut. Rollins holds back Ziggler’s arms as Ambrose gets the tag and continues the attack. Ambrose stretches Ziggler’s legs and then applies a chin lock as he tangles the legs of Ziggler. Dolph gets to his feet and jumps on Dean’s back. Ambrose is fought off but the reprieve is short lived for Dolph.

Reigns strolls into the ring and gets caught by a neckbreaker. Ziggler kicks Rollins off the apron. Reigns is knocked away. The Shield pours into the ring. Ziggler knocks Ambrose out and turns his attention to Rollins. Ziggler hits a vertical suplex that sends Rollins outside of the ring. Seth lands hard on his shin. Reigns catches Dolph with a vicious spear to end the match.

Winners: The Shield

After the match The Shield hits a three way Powerbomb on Ziggler. Seth is hobbling on his leg and appears to be injured.

**Commercial**

Alberto Del Rio vs Sin Cara

There are small Mexican flags on the ring posts per the request of The World Champion. Sin Cara hits an arm drag that sends Rio out of the ring. Cara flies out of the ring with a suicide dive. Sin Cara clutches his hand and waves for the referee. A medic follows after. Del Rio rolls Cara back into the ring. The referee yells and pushes Rio back into the corner. Cara cannot compete and is helped to the back.

Winner: Alberto Del Rio

After the match Alberto Del Rio says that he wants to represent and be a hero for all Mexicans. He says something in Spanish and the crowd cheers.

Ricardo Rodriguez appears on the entrance ramp. He says that Rio is not a hero to the crowd or the Latino community. Ricardo says that he is pleased to not have to represent Alberto Del Rio anymore. Rodriguez claims to have a new client. Del Rio’s former announcer brings out Rob Van Dam.

RVD hits the entrance ramp and makes his way down to the ring. Rio starts to fight him off but Rob gets his wits about him. Del Rio is sent to the mat with a roundhouse kick. RVD climbs to the top rope for a frog Splash. Rio rolls out of the ring and heads up the ramp. Ricardo joins RVD in the ring and celebrates the beating.

**Commercial**

Zeb Colter is in the ring with Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger. Zeb begins to speak and put over his clients. Swagger appears exhausted. Zeb believes that his team should be celebrated for their purity. Zeb is embarrassed by the state of the country. He is upset that illegal immigrants were standing in front of him at Disneyland making purchases with money that his tax money provides. Zeb puts his hand over his heart and leads the audience in the pledge.

Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger w/ Zeb Colter vs The Prime Time Players

Young and Swagger start the match. Darren gains control for his team and tags in his partner. Cesaro and Titus become the legal man. Cesaro hits a gutwrench. Titus is backed towards the corner, which allows Swagger to get the tag. Cesaro hits a few cheap shots from the outside. Swagger stomps on Titus and then starts to work the ankle. Swagger slams Titus down and hits a Swagger bomb. Cesaro tags himself in and hits a leapfrog stomp. Cesaro grabs the chin of Titus as Swagger is brought back in as the legal man. Swagger ships Titus into the ropes but is reversed and gets caught with a spinebuster.

Young gets the hot tag, as does Cesaro. Young tosses Cesaro overhead and knocks Swagger off the apron. Cesaro is backed into the corner and then gets hit with a Northern Lights Suplex. Young bridges for the pin. Swagger is able to break the cover. Swagger is knocked back out of the ring. Young finishes Cesaro off with a Gut Check.

Winners: The Prime Time Players

Renee Young is in the back interviewing The Big Show. Brad Maddox walks into the shot and is looking to stir up trouble. He informs Big Show that he will have to face The Shield tonight. Unlike the match with Ziggler this time tornado rules will be in effect.

**Commercial**

Zack Ryder and Justin Gabriel are in a locker room with a Foot Locker representative. They talk about the products. Fandango’s music hits and he dances his way into the shot with Summer Rae. He asks if he can dance in those shoes. The representative affirms their boogie potential.

**Commercial**

Ryback is in a locker room and is very upset that a young wrestler is also present. Ryback begins to bully him and tells him that this is Ryback’s locker-room. He continues to torment the young talent and tosses his bag into the shower. He tells him to pick it up but stands on it. Ryback finally lets him pick the bag up and tells him to open up the bag. Ryback pushes him into the showers and this scene just became very prison-y. Ryback makes him open the bag and soak the contents with the shower. Ryback kicks him out and laughs.

Big Show’s music hits and smiles as he makes his way down for his handicap match.

**Commercial**

Handicap Tornado Tag Match: Big Show vs The Shield

All Shield members are allowed to be in the match at the same time. Show tosses everyone out. Reigns tries to reenter but is hit with a brutal spear. Ambrose pulls Reigns out of the ring. Ambrose and Rollins circle the ring. They goad Show to the side. Ambrose jumps on the back of Show and applies a Sleeper. Show counters with a side slam. Show head-butts Rollins before stepping on his back. Ambrose is in the ring and gets sent towards the corner. Show hits a shoulder block. Big Show grabs Ambrose and looks for the chokeslam. Rollins makes a save. Ambrose kicks Show and Rollins flies from the top rope to send Show to the mat. Ambrose and Rollins look for a double team suplex. Show blocks and then reverses to suplex both men. Reigns flies through the air to hit a spear.

All three members of The Shield are in the ring and hold a quick strategy powwow. Show is lifted to his feet and then up into the air. Using all of their strength The Shield is able to drop Show down for their signature Powerbomb.

Winners: The Shield

**Commercial**

CM Punk’s music hits and he hobbles down to the ring. Punk reveals that he is having a difficult time putting his thoughts together. Punk says that Heyman said a lot of things and he needs to collect his thoughts. Punk calls out a fan that is booing. He tells the fan that they can boo but he dares them to get into the ring. Punk is fired up as the crowd roars their approval. Punk calls the fan ‘fatso’. Punk tells him if he has the balls then he should get in the ring otherwise he should stay in his seat like a bitch. Punk is fired up. Punk is considering making the apology that Heyman requested if it really will get things back to the way that they are.

Heyman comes out on the ramp with Curtis Axel. Punk says that he is sorry that he only hurt Heyman’s arm and didn’t rip it off. Punk is sorry that he didn’t punch Heyman’s face off. Punk doesn’t care what Heyman throws his way. Punk will in the end get to Heyman no matter what obstacles are in his way. Punk calls Heyman down to the ring right now to fight. Punk throws down the mic.

Heyman responds by saying that he is the one who should apologize to Punk. Heyman says that he is sorry. He is sorry for what is about to happen Punk. Heyman tells Curtis Axel to tape up. Heyman says that if Punk is still in the ring when the show comes back from commercial than Axel will finish the job that Lesnar started last night.

**Commercial**

Curtis Axel makes his way down to the ring to face CM Punk. Punk has a steel chair in the ring and uses it against Axe. Curtis rolls out of the ring. Punk follows after but is tossed into the barricade. Axel pushes him into the apron and then reverses and Irish whip to send Punk into another barricade. Axel stays on the attack as he works Punk on the outside. Punk grabs Axel and tosses him into the timekeeper’s area. Punk turns his attention to Heyman. Paul backs away. Punk looks back to Axel and flies over the barricade at his foe. Punk grabs a ring bell and smashes it into the gut of Axel. Punk slides Axel back into the ring. Punk is looking to finish Curtis off as he calls for the GTS. Punk lifts Axel up but Axel scurries off.

Curtis attacks the bad leg of Punk. Axel grabs the ankle and stomps on Punk’s thigh. Punk becomes victim to the very steel chair that he had introduced earlier. Axel bashes Punk a couple times as Heyman looks on. Curtis hits his finisher. The body of Punk appears lifeless. Curtis opens the steel chair and places Punk’s ankle in between. Heyman shouts that Punk broke his heart. Axel climbs to the second rope and jumps. Punk moves out of the way and hits Axel with the chair. Punk falls down but gets back up and hits Axel across the back. Heyman again backs away now that Punk is in control. Punk continues the beating on Axel as he takes him to the outside and tosses him into the steel steps. Punk lifts Axel up on the outside and uses the steel steps for a modified GTS. The crowd cheers as Punk again looks to Heyman. Knowing that his client is down, Heyman heads to the back to escape the wrath of Punk.

**Commercial**

Bray Wyatt w/ Family vs R-Truth

Truth dances his way to success with the first couple of moves. Wyatt is angry and hits Truth with a running crossbody. Wyatt leans back in the corner and shouts for Truth to get up. He charges and splashes Truth in the corner. Wyatt looks for the finish but Truth tries to fight him off. Wyatt gives his opponent as sweet tender kiss and hits his finisher.

Winner: Bray Wyatt

**Commercial**

The Usos vs Heath Slater & Jinder Mahal w/ Drew McIntyre

Slater starts the match off against an Uso. Slater is knocked down and then caught with a double team slam. The other Uso is now legal and hits a few shoulder blocks. Alter is able to slide out of the ring, which distracts Uso, just enough to allow a cheap shot from Drew. Jinder gets the tag and drops a few knees. Cover but Uso kicks out. Mahal applies a rear headlock. Slater gets the tag and looks for a pin. Uso kicks out. Slater applies a rear headlock. Slater is caught with a jawbreaker. Uso makes his way to the corner. Jinder also gets the tag. Uso remains in control with a few punches. Uso is whipped into the ropes but leaps up high for a shoulder block. Mahal is seated in the corner, which allows a stink face splash. Cover, but Jinder kicks out. Drew looks for a distraction but instead finds himself kicks away. Uso tags his partner as he leaps out of the ring to hit Heath and Drew. The other Uso leaps from the top rope for a high splash.

Winners: The Usos

**Commercial**

Wade Barrett vs The Miz

Wade grabs Miz with a side headlock. Wade is pushed into the ropes but comes back with a shoulder block. Miz dodges a splash and hits a drop toehold. Wade is in the corner and Miz charges after for a splash. Wade responds with a big boot. Cover, but Wade kicks out. Miz is tossed to the outside. Wade follows after and rolls him back in for a cover. Miz kicks out. Wade tosses Miz to the apron. Miz slides back in the ring under the legs of Wade. Despite the clever slide Wade is able to regain control with a headlock. Miz fights him off and whips him towards the ropes. Wade reverses but Miz hits a high running knee and a clothesline. Wade is in the corner and Miz charges for another splash. Wade blocks but Miz kicks at his thigh. Miz looks for a Figure 4 but Wade avoids the hold. Miz climbs to the second rope. Miz hits a sunset flip and sloppily rolls through for a Figure 4.

Out of nowhere Fandango is seen leaping from the top rope to drop a leg.

Winner via DQ: The Miz

After the match Fandango and Summer Rae dance over the fallen body of The Miz.

BACKSTAGE – Brad Maddox informs Stephanie McMahon that Daniel Bryan has managed to make his way back into the ring. Stephanie walks into Vince McMahon’s office.

**Commercial**

Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H all make their way down to the ring. Vince says that Summerslam was a magnificent evening. The company finally has a Champion that they can be proud of. Vince is very pleased with the actions of his son-in-law HHH. They embrace. The WWE roster is present on the top of the ramp presumably to act as a buffer in case Bryan tries to run in.

Triple H has a microphone and says that he thinks it is funny how short sighted the fans can be at times. HHH says that what he did last night was for the greater good. Triple H did it for the fans. Trips claims that he did it for the fans’ children and their children’s children. Triple H continues to say that he did it for all the boys in the back and for the McMahon dynasty. Triple H says that because of his actions the WWE will continue to exist in the future.

Triple H says that he likes Daniel Bryan and considers him a friend. He is a big fan of Bryan’s work. Daniel is a very good little technician. He put up a hell of a fight last night and deserved to win. But, Bryan cannot be the face of the company. The fans deserve better than that. Triple H says he was personally hurt when he had to take the belt from Bryan. Triple H says he buried his personal feelings to do what was right. Trips doesn’t even like Randy Orton all that much, they have a history of bad blood. Triple H continues to harp on the fact that he did what was right for the fans and business. The crowd chants for Bryan. Triple H says that he is going to do what needs to be done and put aside his personal feelings one more time. HHH welcomes out the new face of the WWE and the new WWE Champion – Randy Orton.

Randy Orton’s music hits and he hits the entrance ramp. Orton makes his way down to the ring with his WWE Championship. Once inside Randy takes turn hugging the members of the McMahon family. Orton has a mic and begins to speak. Orton says that he told the audience he would cash in when they didn’t see it coming and that’s exactly what he did. Orton isn’t one for gratitude but makes an exception to thank Triple H for his help last night. Randy says that he owes his success to HHH. Orton tells the fans to get on their feet and show Triple H the respect that he deserves. Triple H says that he knows Bryan is in the building so he calls him out.

Triple H doesn’t want anyone to touch Daniel Bryan so he tells the Shield to move out of the way so that Bryan does not feel threatened. Triple H leads the fans in a chant of ‘yes’ and calls for his music to play. Triple H wants to make Bryan feel at home.

Daniel Bryan appears from the side of the stage. He makes his way down to the ring. The members of The Shield attack Bryan before he can slide into the ring. Bryan starts to fight them off but the numbers game starts to overwhelm him. Bryan kicks and fights his way through The Shield. Bryan makes his way back towards the ring but Roman Reigns flies out of nowhere for a spear. Ambrose and Rollins join in for the attack. Before they can hit Bryan with a Powerbomb, Triple H tells them to stop. He wants to hear what Bryan has to say.

Bryan slowly makes his way to his feet as Triple H goads him on. Bryan climbs up and makes his way into the ring. Just as Bryan makes it to the inside Orton hits him with an RKO. The McMahons and Randy Orton stand over the fallen body of Bryan. They raise their hands in victory as RAW goes off the air.

SummerSlam Results - August 18, 2013 - Congrats to viper for being new champ

Quick Results

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* WWE United States Title Match

Rob Van Dam def. Dean Ambrose via disqualification

* Ring of Fire Match

Bray Wyatt def. Kane

* Cody Rhodes def. Damien Sandow via cross rhodes

* World Heavyweight Title Match

Alberto Del Rio def. Christian via cross armbreaker submission

* Natalya def. Brie Bella via sharpshooter submission

* No DisQualification Match 

The Best VS The Beast

Brock Lesnar def. CM Punk via F5

* Dolph Ziggler and Kaitlyn def. Big E Langston and AJ Lee 

* Daniel Bryan def. John Cena 

* Randy Orton def. Daniel Bryan 

Detailed Results

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We're live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles as Josh Mathews welcomes us to the SummerSlam Kickoff pre-show. Fans are still filing into the arena as Mathews hypes tonight's card. Mathews is joined by Booker T, Shawn Michaels and Vickie Guerrero. HBK says not much brings him out of his house in Texas but SummerSlam in LA does it. 

HBK is most looking forward to Daniel Bryan vs. John Cena. Booker is looking forward to Kane vs. Bray Wyatt the most. Vickie is looking forward to Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio. HBK talks about how Bray has an uphill battle and says we will find out what he's made of. Mathews talks about Rob Van Dam vs. Dean Ambrose for the United States Title and we see how RVD earned the shot. The panelists talk about The Shield and Rob Van Dam returning to WWE. 

We go back to the social media command center with Renee Young. She wants fans to send in their tweets, touts and everything else. 

We get a video for CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar. 

Mathews goes live to Paul Heyman, who is backstage. 

We get a video for CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar. 

Mathews goes live to Paul Heyman, who is backstage. Heyman talks about the match and compares it to David vs. Goliath. Heyman announces the match will now be under no DQ rules and both men have agreed to it. 

We go to Tony Dawson who was interviewing fans from overseas outside of the arena. 

They air a promo for Total Divas. 

The panelists talk about tonight's Brie Bella vs. Natalya match. We get a video for AJ Lee and Big E Langston vs. Kaitlyn and Dolph Ziggler. 

We get another Doritos Jacked promo before going back out to Tony Dawson interviewing fans outside of the arena. 

We go to ringside where Michael Cole, JBL and Jerry Lawler are getting ready. We're just under 30 minutes away as the announcers hype tonight's card. 

WWE United States Title Match: Rob Van Dam vs. Dean Ambrose 

We go to the ring and out comes WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose. Out next comes Rob Van Dam as fans are still finding their seats 

They lock up and go at it. Ambrose drops RVD first and the fans boo. Ambrose acts cocky and mocks RVD. More boos from the fans. They lock up again and Ambrose takes RVD to the mat. They trade holds and RVD drops Ambrose with a shoulder and then a big kick. RVD does the shoulder point in Ambrose's face and the fans chant along with him. More back and forth. RVD with a big clothesline and another takedown into a headlock. 

RVD comes back with more offense and goes to the top for the frogsplash. The Shield music hits and here comes Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns through the crowd. Ambrose rolls out to the floor. Mark Henry's music hits and here he comes to join RVD. Big Show's music hits next and here he comes. We cut to a WWE 2K14 promo. 

The match is back on as Show and Henry are outside of the ring as well as Rollins and Reigns. Ambrose with a 2 count. Ambrose with another hold, keeping RVD grounded. RVD gets tossed to the floor. Show and Henry make sure Rollins and Reigns leave RVD alone. Ambrose comes out but RVD counters with a suplex on the floor. RVD drops Ambrose on top of the barrier and goes to the apron. RVD does the shoulder point and hits a big kick from the apron to Ambrose on the barrier. RVD brings Ambrose back in and goes to the top with a senton for a close 2 count. Reigns pulls RVD's leg as he runs the ropes. Ambrose tries to attack from behind but RVD pins him with a unique pin for a 2 count. Ambrose with a big spinebuster for 2. Ambrose with more offense. He goes to the top and comes crashing down but RVD moves. RVD goes for the frogsplash but goes to kick Rollins on the apron instead. Ambrose rolls RVD up from behind for a close 2 count. Ambrose runs into an elbow in the corner. RVD with more offense and Rolling Thunder. RVD nails the frogsplash but Reigns spears him for the DQ. 

Winner by DQ: Rob Van Dam 

After the match, Show and Henry hit the ring but The Shield escapes through the crowd. 

The panelists talk about the match. HBK says RVD isn't done and has his eye on the United States Title. Vickie is leaving the panel to go get ready for tonight. 

We go back to Renee Young at the social media command center. 

We see construction crews and members of the Los Angeles Fire Department setting up for the Ring of Fire match. We get a promo for Kane vs. Bray Wyatt. 

We're live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles as SummerSlam host The Miz kicks off the pay-per-view. Summer Rae and Fandango end up coming out to dance on the stage as Miz welcomes us. We go to an opening promo video. 

The announcers welcome us to SummerSlam now. Lilian Garcia introduces Jo Jo from Total Divas. She sings the National Anthem. 

Ring of Fire Match: Kane vs. Bray Wyatt 

We go to the ring and out first comes Kane for tonight's opener. We see the railing going around the ring apron that flames will soon shoot from. The lights go out, the lantern is lit and out comes The Wyatt Family - Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. 

The lights come on and Kane watches as Bray gets up from his rocking chair. Rowan and Harper look on. Bray enters the ring, the bell rings and the flames start up around the ring. There's also a red lighting from above. They lock up and Kane takes Wyatt to the corner and unloads on him. Kane takes Wyatt from corner to corner and hits a big right hand. Wyatt hits the mat and the flames jump up. Rowan and Harper go towards the ring but the flames go up again and they back off. Wyatt turns it around and works Kane over now. 

Kane turns it around and slams Wyatt, making the flames rise again. Kane keeps control and hits a low dropkick. Kane misses in the corner and Wyatt splashes him. Wyatt takes Kane down with a flying shoulder. Wyatt poses and the fans cheer. Wyatt with a kick to the head before mounting Kane with right hands. We see firemen at ringside just in case something happens. Wyatt yells at Kane as he works him over with kicks. Kane grabs him for a chokeslam but Wyatt fights him off. Kane nails a big boot. Kane with a splash in the corner and a clothesline. Kane with a sidewalk slam. Bray turns it around and takes Kane down. Rowan tries to hand Bray a kendo stick but the flames keep rising, keeping him away. A fireman has to extinguish the kendo stick after it catches fire. Kane comes from behind and takes back control. Harper sprays the extinguisher at the flames on the ring but almost gets burned. Kane grabs Bray for a chokeslam and nails it, causing the flames to rise again. 

Kane takes his time and drops Wyatt again. Rowan and Harper cover the flames with some kind of cloth and then use steel steps to get in the ring. The Wyatt Family beats Kane down as Bray recovers. Harper nails a big clothesline and Harper follows up with a splash. They help Bray up and he poses with his arms out. Bray taunts Kane as they hold him. Bray kisses Kane on the forehead and nails his finisher, causing the flames to rise. Bray covers for the pin. 

Winner: Bray Wyatt 

After the match, the lights come on and Bray poses over Kane. They leave the ring and we go to replays. Bray takes a seat in his rocking chair at ringside. Rowan and Harper have pulled steel steps in front of him. They lay Kane face down on the steps in front of Bray. They grab the other half of the steps and Bray talks trash to Kane before instructing them to drop the steps over his head. Bray lights his lantern, the lights go out and his music hits. Bray leads the way as Rowan and Harper bring an unconscious Kane with them. 

We get a WWE 2K14 promo before going to the panel - Josh Mathews, Shawn Michaels, Booker T and Vickie Guerrero. They talk about the Ring of Fire match. 

The announcers talk about CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar. We see footage from the pre-show where Paul Heyman revealed the No DQ stipulation. 

Damien Sandow vs. Cody Rhodes 

We go to the ring and out comes Damien Sandow with his Money in the Bank briefcase. Sandow cuts a promo on the way to the ring and says Cody has been his sidekick. Sandow will send Cody back to where he came from, to his family of carnival clowns. Out next comes Cody Rhodes. 

Cody is no longer sporting his mustache. They lock up and go at it. Cody with offense in the corner to start. Sandow turns it around and fires back. Cody drops him with a right hand. Cody with a big back drop and a front suplex for a 2 count. Cody ends up on the floor and Sandow rams him back into the apron. Sandow brings it in and works Cody over. Sandow with a suplex for a 2 count. Cody fights back and goes for Cross Rhodes but it's countered. Sandow with knees to the face. Sandow with the side Russian leg sweep. He goes for the Elbow of Disdain and nails it for a 2 count. 

Sandow with a nice submission but Cody breaks it. Sandow goes right back to work and rubs Cody's face into the mat. Sandow goes to the top but Cody cuts him off. Cody with headbutts. Cody nails a musclebuster and covers for a 2 count. They end up on the apron and Cody hits an elbow to the head. Cody springboards in with a missile dropkick. Sandow ducks a Disaster Kick and drops Cody into the second rope. Sandow with a swinging neckbreaker for a 2 count. Cody with a roll up for 2. Cody nails the Disaster Kick but Sandow kicks out at 2. Sandow moves and Cody runs into the ring post. Sandow with a roll up for 2. More back and forth. Cody nails Cross Rhodes for the win. 

Winner: Cody Rhodes 

After the match, Cody celebrates as Sandow crawls to and clutches his briefcase. We go to replays. 

We get a look back at Christian's career. 

World Heavyweight Title Match: Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio 

We go to the ring and out first comes Christian to a nice reaction. Out next comes World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio. 

Lilian Garcia does official ring introductions but Del Rio cuts her off before his. Del Rio insists he be introduced in Spanish and there's a pop from the crowd. They lock up and Del Rio takes it to the corner before backing off. Del Rio with a big right hand as he beats Christian to the mat. Del Rio with a headlock now. Christian fights out but Del Rio drops him with a shoulder. Christian fights out and sends Del Rio out to the floor. Christian charges with a baseball slide but Del Rio moves and runs back in the ring. Christian comes back in and drops Del Rio over the ropes. More back and forth. Christian cuts Del Rio off on the top and climbs up. Del Rio turns it around and runs up with a huge kick to the side of the head. Christian hangs upside down in the corner and Del Rio starts kicking. 

They go back to the floor and Del Rio sends Christian shoulder first into the barrier. Del Rio with a 2 count now. Christian fights to his feet but Del Rio takes him back down. Del Rio focuses on the arm and shoulder now. They go back in the ring and Del Rio stomps Christian's shoulder from the second rope. Del Rio with a 2 count. Del Rio with a dropkick to the shoulder. Christian ends up pulling the rope and Del Rio lands out on the floor. Christian leaps out and crashes into Del Rio. They come back in and trade shots. Del Rio drops Christian and stomps on the arm some more. Del Rio takes his time and taunts Christian. He comes off the second rope but Christian gets his boot up. Christian looks for a comeback and nails a right hand. Christian with a missile dropkick from the corner. Christian climbs Del Rio in the counter and nails a bunch of right hands. Del Rio misses an enziguri and Christian nails a crossbody for 2. 

More back and forth. Del Rio blocks Killswitch and eventually nails a Backstabber for a close 2 count. Del Rio is frustrated now. Christian pulls him in for a quick roll up and a 2 count. Del Rio nails an enziguri and covers for 2. Christian with a flying elbow. Del Rio blocks Killswitch again and rams Christian into the corner with shoulder thrusts. Del Rio takes Christian to the top. Christian tries to powerbomb Del Rio out of the corner but Del Rio drops him with a punch to the face. Christian ends up nailing a super hurricanrana from the top for a 2 count. Christian goes for a spear but Del Rio dropkicks him in the face for a close 2 count. Del Rio goes for the cross armbreaker but it’s blocked. Christian with the big right hand from the floor. He comes back in but Del Rio super kicks him for a 2 count. Fans chant “this is awesome” as Del Rio readies for another kick. Christian ducks and rolls Del Rio up for 2. Christian nails a spear but his shoulder is hurting him. Del Rio applies the cross armbreaker. Christian tries to fight out but Del Rio tightens it and Christian taps out. 

Winner: Alberto Del Rio 

After the match, Renee Young interviews Del Rio in the ring and asks if he’s proud of his victory. Del Rio says it’s a great night because he’s still our champion. Del Rio gets a pop when saying he’s the one representing Latinos. Del Rio says the Mexican people need someone to look up to, someone to tell them everything will be just fine when they are down. Del Rio says he is that person. He drops the mic and raises the World Heavyweight Title as his music plays. 

The Miz is backstage with Maria Menounos talking about her Axxess match. Fandango and Summer Rae appear and dance. This leads to Maria and Miz dancing away together. 

We get a promo for Total Divas. 

Natalya vs. Brie Bella 

We go to the ring and out comes Natalya with Cameron and Naomi. Out next comes The Bella Twins with Eva Marie. 

Natalya strikes first and they go at it. Lots of back and forth. More trash talking. Natalya goes for the Sharpshooter early on but Brie is pulled to safety. Natalya brings her back in the ring but gets caught coming in. Nikki Bella pulls Natalya face first on the apron. Brie kicks Natalya out to the floor. A chant for JBL starts up in the crowd. Brie brings it back in the ring and hits a pair of leg drops. More back and forth. Natalya goes for the Sharpshooter again and locks it in. Brie breaks out and sends Natalya into the corner. Eva Marie and Nikki get involved, bringing Cameron and Naomi over for a fight. Brie slams Natalya's face into the mat and taunts her. 

Natalya overpowers but Brie cuts her off again. Natalya goes on and locks in the Sharpshooter one more time. Brie taps out to end the match. 

Winner: Natalya 

We see another backstage segment with Ryback bullying a catering worker. Ryback doesn't like cold soup but it's supposed to be cold. Ryback ends up dumping the soup down in the guys shirt. Ryback laughs at him and says he's like a three year old. Ryback dumps a whole pot of soup on his head and calls him a moron. 

We get a promo for CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar. 

No DisQualification Match: CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar 

We go to the ring and out first comes Brock Lesnar with Paul Heyman. Out next comes CM Punk. 

The bell rings and they go at it. Lesnar with shoulder thrusts in the corner. Punk tries to fight but Lesnar starts beating on him. Lesnar tosses Punk from one corner to another and keeps stomping and pounding. Punk fights back but Lesnar catches a kick. Punk charges but Lesnar catches him and rams him back in the corner. Lesnar puts the boot to Punk down in the corner now. Lesnar talks trash and says this is his house. Punk with a kick and a high knee and Lesnar finally goes down. Punk with another high knee to send Lesnar to the floor. Punk nails a suicide dive and both are down on the floor. Fans chant for Punk now. 

Punk tries to use the steel steps but Lesnar runs into them and it sends Punk to the floor. Lesnar gets driven face first into the ring post. Punk climbs to the top and leaps out on the floor, taking out Lesnar again. Punk with more offense on the floor. Punk stalks Paul Heyman now, causing him to trip and fall. Lesnar attacks from behind and saves Heyman. Lesnar tosses Punk across the announcers table. Lesnar tosses Punk again and the corner of a TV monitor hits him in the back. Lesnar throws parts of the table on Punk and stomps on it. Lesnar with a big overhead throw on the floor. Lesnar mocks Punk. Lesnar brings it back in the ring. Punk fights back with kicks to the legs. Lesnar drops him with one shot. 

Lesnar with a big bearhug now. Punk fights out with elbows but Lesnar cuts him off with a big knee to the gut. Heyman yells at Punk to stay down. Lesnar with more punishment for Punk. Punk tries to fight out of a hold with back elbows and he does. Punk drops Lesnar to one knee and goes to the top. Punk comes flying but Lesnar catches him in mid-air and nails a huge throw. Lesnar scoops Punk and drops his ribs over his knees. Lesnar slams Punk and goes for a pin but Punk keeps kicking out. Punk fights back and starts biting Lesnar's ear it looks like. Punk with more kicks. Punk with forearm shots. Lesnar stumbles around dazed. Punk comes off the top rope with a flying knee and Lesnar goes down. 

Punk nails a high knee in the corner. Another high knee. Lesnar blocks the third high knee and scoops Punk for a F5. Punk slides out and nails a roundhouse kick. Punk goes to the top and nails the flying elbow. 2 count for Punk. Punk calls for a GTS. He scoops Lesnar but Lesnar slides out. Punk slides out of a F5 and nails another roundhouse kick to send Lesnar down. Punk struggles to scoop Lesnar for a GTS but gets him up. Lesnar blocks the GTS and turns it into the kimura lock. Lesnar takes the hold to the mat and locks it in. Punk counters it and applies an armbar. Lesnar tries to turn it around but Punk gets him in a triangle. Heyman screams as Lesnar powers up and nails a big powerbomb but Punk still has the triangle applied when they hit the mat. Lesnar struggles not to tap and finally breaks the triangle. Lesnar goes for another powerbomb but Punk hits elbows while up in the air. Lesnar runs and finally hits the big powerbomb. 

Lesnar with big suplexes now. He puts a forearm in Punk's face and covers for another 2 count. Lesnar goes outside the ring and grabs a chair. He turns around to Punk flying off the top. Lesnar gets the chair up and they both get hit. Punk grabs the chair and smacks Lesnar in the back a few times. They come back in the ring. Lesnar catches a chairshot and Punk falls down. Lesnar swings the chair but Punk nails a low blow. Punk goes to the top with the chair in hand. Punk hits the flying elbow with the chair under his arm, smacking Lesnar in the face. Lesnar kicks out at 2. Punk gets up and nails chairshots to the back. Heyman gets on the apron and Punk goes for him. Lesnar makes the save and goes for a F5 but Punk has Heyman by his tie. The F5 is broken and Punk nails a GTS but Heyman breaks the pin right before the 3 count. Punk looks crazily at Heyman and goes after him. Punk comes back in but Lesnar goes for a F5. Punk counters in mid-move and hits a DDT for a close 2 count. Punk locks in the Anaconda Vice. Heyman comes in with a chair and Punk breaks the Vice. Punk steps on the chair and looks down at Heyman. Punk grabs Heyman by his face and nails him with a big right hand. Punk locks in the Anaconda Vice on Heyman now. Lesnar comes over with a big chairshot on Punk. Lesnar with another big chairshot. Lesnar scoops Punk for the F5 and nails it on top of the steel chair for the win. 

Winner: Brock Lesnar 

After the match, Lesnar checks on Heyman and grabs the steel chair before we get replays. We come back, Lesnar and Heyman are stumbling up the apron while Punk tries to recover in the ring. Punk gets to his feet and the fans cheer for him. Punk's music hits as he goes to the back. 

We see a video from Axxess where a fan took a splash from Mark Henry and won free tickets to tonight's pay-per-view. The fan and his three friends are sitting at ringside for this next match. 

Dolph Ziggler and Kaitlyn vs. Big E Langston and AJ Lee 

We go to the ring and out first comes Dolph Ziggler and Kaitlyn. WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee is out next followed by Big E Langston. Big E and Dolph start out. Dolph with an early dropkick for a pin attempt. Big E comes back with a belly-to-belly. Big E runs the ropes and nails a splash for a 2 count. Big E with an abdominal stretch and shots to the ribs now. Big E tosses Dolph to the mat and holds him so AJ can slap him in the face. Dolph comes with a dropkick out of nowhere. AJ and Kaitlyn tag in now. Kaitlyn slams AJ back in the corner and clotheslines her. Kaitlyn with a backbreaker. AJ with a spinning kick for a 2 count. 

AJ keeps Kaitlyn on the mat now. Kaitlyn fights out but AJ takes her back down with an elbow for a 2 count. AJ with a pair of neckbreakers. AJ skips around and taunts Ziggler now. AJ jumps on Kaitlyn's back with a sleeper. Big E and Dolph come back in. Ziggler with a dropkick and a neckbreaker. Ziggler drops a bunch of elbows now. Ziggler with a 2 count. Big E comes back with a knee to the head and a 2 count as Kaitlyn breaks the pin. AJ comes and kicks Kaitlyn out of the ring. Big E tosses Ziggler into the corner and nails a big spear. Big E misses the second spear and hits the ring post. AJ grabs Dolph's leg. Kaitlyn makes the save and hits a spear on the floor. Big E takes advantage of the distraction and drops Ziggler for a 2 count. Big E goes for the Big Ending but Ziggler slides out. Ziggler hits a Zig Zag for the win. 

Winners: Dolph Ziggler and Kaitlyn 

After the match, we get replays. We come back and Ziggler raises Kaitlyn's hand in celebration. 

We go backstage to SummerSlam host The Miz. Fandango and Summer Rae come dancing in again. I believe Miz lays Fandango out. 

We go back to the panelists. HBK predicts Bryan will win. Vickie and Booker also pick Bryan to win. HBK says it has been a phenomenal show and thanks them for the Punk vs. Lesnar match. 

They air one last promo for tonight's main event. 

WWE Title Match: Daniel Bryan vs. John Cena 

We go to the ring and out first comes tonight's special referee, Triple H. Daniel Bryan is out next to a big pop from the crowd. Out next comes WWE Champion John Cena to a mixed reaction. We get official ring introductions before the bell. 

They lock up and Bryan grabs the arm. They trade holds and Cena takes Bryan down with a headlock. They trade holds again before locking back up. They lock up and Cena takes Bryan to the mat with 1 counts. Bryan bridges and Cena keeps him down. More back and forth. Bryan goes for the Yes Lock early on and Cena slides out to the floor. Cena whispers to the ringside doctor about his elbow. Cena comes back in and applies another headlock as some fans boo. Another headlock takedown. They run the ropes and Cena catches Bryan and pins him for 2. They trade more holds and pin attempts here. 

Bryan goes for the surfboard submission but Cena fights out. Cena looks to go for an Attitude Adjustment but Bryan grabs the rope and lands on the apron. Cena runs the ropes and sends Bryan flying into the announcers table. Bryan hits hard and fans boo Cena. A "you can't wrestle" chant starts up. Bryan sends Cena into the steel steps. Bryan goes for a suplex off the top of the steel steps but Cena DDT's him on the floor. A "you still suck" chant starts now. They come back in the ring and Cena overpowers Bryan. Cena with more offense and a powerbomb. Cena covers for a 2 count. Cena with another headlock on the mat. Bryan fights up and out with forearm shots. Fans chant yes as Bryan unloads on Cena in the corner. Cena tries to come back but Bryan hits a clothesline off the ropes. Bryan with kicks to the chest while Cena is on his knees now.

Cena with another headlock on the mat. Bryan fights up and out with forearm shots. Fans chant yes as Bryan unloads on Cena in the corner. Cena tries to come back but Bryan hits a clothesline off the ropes. Bryan with kicks to the chest while Cena is on his knees now. 

Cena gets out and we get the dueling chants from the crowd. Bryan with another submission that brings Cena back to the mat. Cena powers to his feet and rams Bryan back into the corner. Bryan is still hanging on with the move locked in. Cena breaks it by flipping Bryan back into the corner. Cena goes for an AA and nails it out of nowhere. Bryan kicks out at 2. Cena goes to the top as the fans boo him. Bryan cuts him off and climbs up. Cena shoves him off to the mat. Bryan runs back up and decks Cena but Cena shoves him right back to the mat. Bryan runs up and dropkicks Cena this time. Cena is still sitting on the top. Bryan climbs back up and hits a superplex. Bryan hangs on to the corner and starts powering up. He did that not to absorbe the impact of the superplex. Bryan stands up on the top and nails the big headbutt for a 2 count. Cena rolls out to the floor. Bryan runs the ropes for a suicide dive but Cena knocks him out of mid-air with a forearm shot. Cena climbs to the top and nails the big leg drop for another 2 count. 

They're back on the top together now. Cena goes for an AA off the second rope but Bryan fights back with elbows to the neck as fans chant yes. Bryan goes for a super hurricanrana but Cena catches him. Cena looks to fall from the ropes and drops Bryan on his head. Cena stumbles with Bryan still upside down in that position. Cena drops and applies the STF. They trade holds on the mat now but break once they get to the ropes. Triple H looks to call for a doctor but Cena waves him off. Bryan with missile dropkicks in the corner. The third one is met with a massive clothesline that turns Btyan upside down. More back and forth now. They trade rights and lefts before colliding in mid-air with forearm shots. They both get up and Cena slaps Bryan, telling him to bring it. Bryan slaps back. Cena slaps back. They trade a ton of slaps to the face. Bryan unloads and Cena backs off. Cena catches Bryan coming off the top and looks to go for an AA but can't get him up right. Cena just slams Bryan to the mat. Bryan comes back and climbs to the top but Cena catches him in mid-air. Cena says it's over but Bryan blocks the AA and drops Cena for a 2 count. Bryan with a huge kick to the head. Bryan nails a flying knee to the face for the win and the WWE Title. 

Winner and New WWE Champion: Daniel Bryan 

After the match, Cena and Bryan meet in the middle of the ring. Cena says something and extends his hand to Bryan for a shake. Cena also shakes hands with Triple H. Cena can't believe that Bryan has the WWE Title belt but heads out of the ring. Bryan's music hits and Triple H raises his arm. Confetti starts to fall as Bryan celebrates. Pyro goes off and the "yes" chants continue. Randy Orton's music hits and out he comes. 

Orton comes out and stares at Bryan from the floor. Bryan readies for a fight but Orton turns around and walks up the ramp. Bryan starts his celebration up again and Orton stops. Orton turns back around. Triple H nails Bryan with a Pedigree. Orton marches back to the ring and cashes in his briefcase to Triple H. 

WWE Title Match: Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan 

Triple H has the bell rang. Orton drops down, covers Bryan and wins the WWE Title. 

Winner and New WWE Champion: Randy Orton 

After the big win, Orton celebrates to end SummerSlam.