WWE Smackdown Results - September 27, 2013

Quick Results
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* Non-title
Alberto Del Rio defeated R-Truth via Superkick

* The Real Americans defeated The Prime Time Players

* Bray Wyatt defeated Zack Ryder via Sister Abigail

* United States Championship Match
Dean Ambrose (c) and Dolph Ziggler fought to a no contest when HHH makes it a 6 Man Tag match

* The Shield defeated Dolph Ziggler, Rob Van Dam, and Kofi Kingston.

* Non-title
A.J. Lee (with Tamina) defeated Cameron (with Naomi) via Shining Wizard

* Santino Marella (with Great Khali and Hornswoggle) defeated Heath Slater (with Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal) via Cobra

* The Miz defeated Randy Orton via DisQualification when Orton pushes refree away

* HHH comes out saying the match will be restarted, and announced winners will be declared either pinfall or by submission only

* Randy Orton defeated The Miz via RKO

Detailed Results
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Welcome to this week’s Smackdown!

Triple H is introduced to the ring. Triple H welcomes us to the show. Hunter speaks of the backstage rumors and buzz about favoritism and abuse of power. Triple H says it is amazing that Superstars are unable to accept their own failures, and would rather blame management. Hunter says he accepts the burden, and does what is best for business. Triple H speaks of Raw’s history making 11-on-3 Handicap Elimination Match, which he said was best for business. A highlight of the match is shown. Hunter says any angst was supposed to be settled in the ring. The Miz interrupts.
Miz asks if he really thinks he was fair and impartial. Triple H says Miz is an example of what he was talking about. A Superstar who fails and blames others. Hunter speaks of the opportunity of stepping in the ring with Randy Orton, and losing. A highlight of his beatdown by Orton is shown. Hunter asks Miz is that was his fault also. Hunter asks how that is on him, because it is his job to prevent someone from hurting themselves. Hunter says he protected Miz from Orton, so gave him a platform on Miz TV with the most controversial guest. A highlight from the knockout was shown. Miz says it was a set up. Triple H then says Stephanie was justified, considering he called her a witch. Miz says he should have switched it to a “b” instead. Hunter says he gets that tempers run hot, and says Stephanie regrets what she did. Hunter says he will give him another opportunity against Randy Orton. Hunter says he could get in his jet and pick his parents up to watch his match. Hunter tells him to go get ‘em.

Commercials

R-Truth is in the ring. Alberto Del Rio makes his way to the ring.

World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio vs. R-Truth

Del Rio puts Truth in the corner, throwing fists. Truth reverses, throwing fists of his own. Del Rio gets out with a kick to the gut. Del Rio whips Truth into the opposite corner, and runs at him. Truth moves, as Del Rio is put shoulder first into the post. Truth connects with a Single Legged Dropkick, followed by a Suplex Stunner. Pin, but a kick out. Truth goes for Scissor Kick, but Del Rio moves. Truth misses with a Stinger Splash in the corner, as he falls to the mat. Alberto follows with a Superkick to a kneeling Truth for the win.

Winner: Alberto Del Rio via pinfall

Del Rio locks in the Cross Armbreaker, as Rob Van Dam runs to the ring. Ricardo throws him a chair, as Van Dam gets it in the gut. Van Dam then skateboards the chair into his face.

Backstage, Vickie Guerrero and Triple H make Del Rio and Van Dam at Battleground a Hardcore match.

Backstage, the Primetime Players teach some tech guys how to dance.

Commercials

Real Americans are in the ring, as Zeb Colter only those who are Real Americans can chant. Primetime Players make their way to the ring.

Primetime Players vs. Real Americans

Jack and Titus lock up, as Swagger takes Titus into the corner. Swagger is taken out with a shoulder, as he kicks Cesaro away. Titus goes to tackle Swagger in the corner, but Jack moves. Swagger takes Titus into the corner, and throws fists. Cesaro is tagged, as he does a Giant Swing for 22 rotations. Titus falls over, as Cesaro pins. Kicks out. Titus goes for a slam, but is still dizzy. Darren is tagged, as he cleans house. Young connects with a Belly-to-belly, followed by a Northern Lights from the corner. Pin, but a kick out. Cesaro connects with an Uranage. Pin, but a kick out. While the ref is distracted by Swagger, Darren has a pin. Cesaro makes the tag, while is hit with the Gutbuster. Swagger gets in the ring and locks in the Patriot Lock for the win.

Winners: Real Americans via submission

Commercials

Rowan and Harper beat up Ryder before the match.

Bray Wyatt vs. Zack Ryder

Wyatt pushes Ryder into the corner, and follows with a huge takedown. Ryder is elbowed in the head, and locked in a Headlock. Wyatt whips Ryder, but is taken down with a Facebuster. Ryder follows with a Corner Elbow and a Broski Boot. Pin, but a kick out. Ryder goes for a Rough Ryder, but it is reversed into a Sister Abigail.

Winner: Bray Wyatt

Commercials

Dean Ambrose makes his way to the ring. Dolph makes his way to the ring, with Kofi Kingston and RVD.

United States Championship Match: Dean Ambrose (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler

They lock up, as Ambrose throws fists in the corner. Ambrose drags Ziggler’s eyes on the ropes. Ziggler is whipped, but is taken out by a Larait. Ambrose follows with a Twist Elbow. Pin, but a kick out. Ziggler elbows Dean, following with a Stinger Splash. Ziggler goes for a Fameasser, but Ambrose moves. Ziggler follows with a Dropkick. Ziggler takes Dean to the floor, as a brawl ensues.

Winner: N/A

Triple H comes out, and makes it a 6 Man Tag.

Commercials

The Shield vs. Dolph Ziggler, Kofi Kingston and Rob Van Dam

Rob connects with a Standing Moonsault to Rollins. Pin, but a kick off. Rob takes Rollins down, and connects with Rolling Thunder. Pin, but a kick out. Dean is tagged, as he locks in an Arm Bar. Dam gets out, flipping over Ambrose. RVD then connects with a Spinning Heel Kick. Ziggler is tagged, as he beats up Dean. Rollins distracts the ref, as Dean connects with a Pendulum Spinebuster. Pin, but a kick out. Roman is tagged, as he locks in a Headlock. Roman pushes Dolph down, while he Deadlifts him up into a Powerslam. Ziggler connects with a Jumping DDT. Rollins is tagged, as he connects with a Front Facelock. Rollins attacks Van Dam, but Ziggler tags Kofi. Dean is tagged, as Kingston cleans house. Ambrose is taken out with a Dropkick and Superman Punch. Kingston connects with a Boom Drop. Kingston goes for Trouble in Paradise, but is pushed into the corner. Kingston jumps from the corner with a Crossbody. Pin, but a kick out. ZIggler connects with a Fameasser to Seth, but is hit with a Spear by Reigns. RVD connects with a Diving Kick to Roman, as he Moonsaults onto Reigns to the floor. Kingston takes out Reigns in the ring with a Trouble In Paradise. Dean rolls up Kingston, but Kofi reverses. Rollins connects with the Blackout, while Dean pins for the win.

Winner: The Shield via pinfall

Backstage, Renee Young interviews Big Show. Show speaks of the decisions that he has made, saying he can’t sleep and is called out. Show says he is a wreck, but does what he must for his family. Triple H comes up saying if the job is too difficult for Show, he should just leave. Hunter says he can find him another job as a doorman or paper boy. Hunter says giants can’t really find jobs that eaisly. Show gets in Triple H’s face with a fist, while he mocks Show for crying. Show is told he will do nothing, as he yells in frustration.

Commercials

Cameron, with Naomi, makes her way to the ring. AJ makes her way to the ring, with Tamina.

WWE Diva’s Champion AJ Lee w/ Tamina vs. Cameron w/ Naomi

AJ starts off with an attack in the corner, with kicks. AJ connects with a Snapmare, and locks in a Cravate. Cameron stands out, but is thrown into the mat. Lee whips Cameron into the corner, and dives. Cameron moves, as AJ is rolled up. Pin, but a kick out. AJ is taken out with a Dropkick. Cameron does a Split Leg Drop onto AJ. Pin, but a kick out. Cameron comes out of the corner with a Crossbody. Pin, but a kick out. AJ throws Cameron to the floor. Lee drags her back in the ring. Naomi tries to get involved, as Tamina connects with a Clothesline. AJ is rolled up, but reverses into a Shining Wizard for the win.

Winner: AJ Lee via pinfall

Commercials

Paul Heyman makes his way to the ramp. A highlight of Night of Champions is shown. Heyman says everyone is disappointing him. Heyman wonders why they are so shocked that he one. Heyman says everytime Punk tried to take him out, he will lose. Heyman says Raw for example, while in Chicago, Punk was beaten down. Punk knew it was a trap, yet tried to fight him anyone, and so he fell. A highlight of the trap on Raw is shown. Heyman say he doesn’t want to take all the credit, as he thanks Curtis Axel, Ryback and the people in attendance. Heyman says the people’s worship of Punk is what will drive him to failure. Heyman says CM Punk will face Ryback at Battleground, but will lose. Heyman says history will repeat itself, as Punk looks up to the Best in the World Paul Heyman.

Commercials

Heath Slater is in the ring, with 3MB. Santino Marella makes his way to the ring, with Khali and Hornswoggle.

Heath Slater w/ Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal vs. Santino Marella w/ Great Khali and Hornswoggle

Slater goes for a kick, but Marella catches it. Santino tries a kick, but Slater catches it. Slater spins into a fist. Pin, but a kick out. Santino trades fists, as he does a Hip Toss. Santino goes a Saluting Headbutt, but is kneed in the gut. Pin, but a kick out. Slater goes top rope, but is tripped up. Santino grabs the Cobra, as Jinder plays a flute on the apron. Khali grabs one also, as Jinder and Mahal play it on the apron. Drew goes after Khali, but is chopped. Jinder continues, as the Cobra goes after Santino. Hornswoggle trips Jinder and breaks the flute. Slater connects with a kick. Khali continues with the flute, as Santino connects with the Cobra.

Winner: Santino Marella via pinfall

Commercials

In a WWE.com exclusive, Triple H invites the Rhodes’ to Raw for an open forum to speak their mind.

Randy Orton makes his way to the ring.

Commercials

The Miz makes his way to the ring.

Randy Orton vs. The Miz

Miz starts of with fists to Orton. Miz is thrown into the corner, but Miz fights back. Orton kicks an oncoming Miz, following with fists. Miz fights Orton to the ropes, Clotheslining him to the floor. Miz follows, but is kicked. Miz whips Orton into the steel post, head first. Orton is whipped into the barricade and thrown back into the ring. Miz connecting with a running kick to Orton. Miz goes for his corner Larait, but Orton moves.Miz lands on his shoulder, as the ref and doctor check on him. Orton drags him away, connects with a Rope Hung DDT.Orton pushes the ref away, as he throws fists. Orton is DQ’d

Winner: The Miz via disqualification

Triple H comes out, saying the match will be restarted in pinfall or submission only.

Orton throws Miz over the announce table, then throwing him into the steel steps. Orton whips him into the barricade, and connects with a Larait. Miz is thrown over the barricade but fights back with a chair. Orton is hit across the back with the chair. Miz goes for it again, but kicks it into Miz’s face. Orton connects with a DDT from the barricade. Orton drags him into the ring and connects with an RKO. Orton pins for the win.

Winner: Randy Orton via pinfall

WWE Main Event Results: September 25, 2013

The 52nd edition of WWE Main Event came to you from the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, WI. For the first time since knocking out Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes on last week’s RAW and The Miz on this week’s RAW, “The World’s Largest Athlete” was in action on Main Event as Big Show would go one-on-one with “Mr. Money-in-the-Bank” Damien Sandow.

Match Results
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* The Usos def. Fandango & Big E. Langston by Jimmy Uso pinning Big E. Langston following the Superfly Splash.

* Big Show def. Damien Sandow via Knockout Punch.

* Non-Title
Curtis Axel def. Justin Gabriel via Axel Cutter.

Detailed Results
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Big E Langston and Fandango (w/Summer Rae) vs. The Uso Brothers

The Usos took and early advantage and set up for a wrecking ball on fandango. Langston pulled Fandango to the floor, and the Usos followed with a dive on Langston to the outside. Langston and Fandango sold on the floor as the Usos celebrated in the ring… 

Back from the break, Fandango rolled out of the ring to avoid Jimmy Uso's offense. He tagged Langston into the match and Langston overpowered Jimmy. Langston worked over Jimmy with a series of power moves before tagging Fandango back in to work over Jimmy's neck. The heels continued to work frequent tags. 

Eventually, Jey Uso got the got tag into the match and outpaced Langston. Jey ran through his offense and scored a wrecking ball on Langston. Fandango caused a distraction long enough for Langston to recover and clothesline Jey. 

Langston set up for the Big Ending, but Jey slipped out and hit a superkick. Jey tagged in Jimmy, and Jimmy hit the Superfly splash for the pinfall victory… 

The Uso Brothers defeated Fandango and Big E Langston.

The announcers set up the WWE.com interview with Triple H about Stephanie McMahon's use of the Big Show as a personal weapon. Triple H was talking about how The Miz deserved what he got for being a smartass, and Cole pointed out his hypocrisy. Triple H said you can only be a smartass if you can back it up, and he said Miz can't… 

Big Show vs. Damien Sandow

Show shoved Sandow out of the ring early, and Sandow posed with his Money in the Bank briefcase. Show backed Sandow into a corner and slapped his chest repeatedly. 

Sandow poked Show's eye and went to the second rope, but when he jumped Show slapped him out of the air. Sandow came back with a series of kicks and hit the Elbow of Disdain for a two count. 

Show hit Sandow with a side suplex, followed quickly by the KO punch for the pinfall victory… 

Big Show defeated Damien Sandow. 

After the match, Big Show broke the Money in the Bank briefcase's handcuff off of the steel post and placed the briefcase on the fallen Sandow's chest. Tony Chimel did Damien Sandow's post-match "still future World Heavyweight Champion" bit for him while Sandow weakly pointed in the air… 

Curtis Axel (w/Paul Heyman) vs. Justin Gabriel 

The two men worked some chain wrestling to start, but Axel started to jaw with Gabriel and shoved him a few times, and Gabriel sent Axel to the floor with a punch. 

Axel complained to Heyman and Gabriel attempted to hit Axel with a baseball slide. Axel sidestepped the attack, however, and hit a clothesline to gain the upper hand… 

Back from the break, Curtis Axel remained in control and he locked in a chinlock. Axel put on a crazed face and started growling and snarling. Axel continued to work over Gabriel's head and spine. 

Gabriel began making his comeback late in the match and got a near fall off of a springboard cross body. Axel kicked Gabriel while he was in the ropes and followed with a hanging neckbreaker. 

Axel hit a saito suplex and followed with a running neckbreaker that Gabriel was able to slip out of. Gabriel hit a spinning back kick for a near fall. Gabriel set up for the 450 splash but Axel rolled across the ring. 

Gabriel hit a running elbow and Axel rolled to the floor. Hen Gabriel attempted to follow Axel, Axel pulled Gabriel into the ring rope. Axel rolled into the ring and hit his finisher for the pin. 

Curtis Axel defeated Justin Gabriel.

WWE Raw Results - September 23, 2013

Quick Results
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* Alberto Del Rio def. Kofi Kingston via cross-arm breaker

* Erick Rowan and Luke Harper def. Darren Young and Titus O'Neil 

* The match between Randy Orton and Rob Van Dam ended in a double count out

* Fandango def. Santino Marella via big leg drop from the top rope

* Cameron, Naomi, Natalya and The Bella Twins def. AJ Lee, Layla, Alicia Fox, Aksana and Tamina Snuka 

* 11 vs 3 Handicap Match
The Shield vs. Daniel Bryan, Rob Van Dam, Darren Young, Titus O'Neil, Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler, R-Truth, Zack Ryder, Justin Gabriel and The Usos 

- Dean Ambrose defeated Rob Van Dam

- Dean Ambrose defeated Kofi Kingston

- Dean Reigns defeated Titus O'Neil via spear

- Roman Reigns defeated Justin Gabriel via spear

- Roman Reigns defeated Zack Ryder via spear

- One of the member of Usos defeated Reigns via Superfly Splash from the top rope

- Seth Rollins defeated  Darren Young

- Dolph Ziggler defeated Dean Ambrose

- Seth Rollins defeated R-Truth

- It's 4 vs. 1 now
Bryan, Ziggler and the Usos each take a corner of the ring to surround Rollins

-  Daniel Bryan defeated Seth Rollins

Detailed Results
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Tonight's WWE RAW opens with a video for Angelo Savoldi, the oldest wrestler who just passed away this past week. The video featured Vince McMahon's voice. 

We get a look back at Daniel Bryan winning the WWE Title at Night of Champions. We get a look back at last week's RAW where the Superstars came to help Daniel Bryan. 

Michael Cole welcomes us to RAW. 10 Superstars from last week are on the stage and ready for a protest. Justin Gabriel, Zack Ryder, Rob Van Dam, Kofi Kingston, The Usos, R-Truth, Dolph Ziggler, Darren Young and Titus O'Neil are out. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are introduced and make their way out. We see The Shield standing guard at ringside. 

Triple H and Stephanie thank the WWE Superstars for stepping up. Triple H says he knows it had nothing to do with Daniel Bryan being in the ring. Rob Van Dam speaks up and says they were fighting for Bryan and for what is right. Fans chant for RVD. Stephanie and Triple H rub it in how The Shield has beat them all down since arriving to WWE. Triple H is going to give them all a shot tonight to make it right. There will be an elimination handicap match against The Shield tonight. Their partner will be Daniel Bryan. Stephanie says that's not all. They wanted to say thank you to the fans as well. Fans will have the chance to pick Randy Orton's opponent tonight - R-Truth, Dolph Ziggler or Rob Van Dam. Fans chant for CM Punk. Stephanie plugs the WWE App and they thank everyone. 

Still to come, CM Punk will speak. We go to commercial. 

Kofi Kingston vs. Alberto Del Rio 

Back from the break and Kofi Kingston waits in the ring as World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio makes his way out for a non-title match. 

Back and forth to start but Del Rio takes control. Kofi ends up leaping over the top rope and taking Del Rio out on the floor. Kofi brings it back in the ring and keeps control for a 2 count. Del Rio with a big kick to the gut. Kofi sends Del Rio back to the floor with a dropkick. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and Del Rio is in control after sending Kofi into the ring post during commercial. Del Rio works on Kofi's arm now. More back and forth action with pin attempts. Kofi catches Del Rio with a dropkick in mid-air. Kofi nails SOS for a close 2 count. More offense by Kofi including the Boom Drop. Del Rio counters Trouble In Paradise with a German suplex for 2. More offense by Del Rio. Kofi blocks the cross armbreaker but Del Rio goes for a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Kofi counters that with a DDT for 2. Del Rio runs into a kick. Kofi springboards in but Del Rio blocks him. Del Rio throws Kofi into the ring post. Del Rio wins with the cross armbreaker. 

Winner: Alberto Del Rio 

Back from commercial and The Miz is backstage with Renee Young. We see footage from what happened last week with Randy Orton. Triple H walks up and asks how Miz is feeling. Triple H says fans want to see MizTV and his guest will be Big Show. 

We get a look back at Triple H firing Cody Rhodes several weeks ago. We also see Goldust returning to face Orton. 

Still to come in the main event, an 11 vs. 3 handicap match. 

Bray Wyatt and The Wyatt Family make their way to the ring as the fans clap with their music. Bray takes a seat at ringside as Erick Rowan and Luke Harper hit the ring. We go to commercial. 

Erick Rowan and Luke Harper vs. Darren Young and Titus O'Neil 

Back from the break and here we go. Harper and Young start things out. Harper runs over Young with a huge boot as Wyatt laughs from his rocking chair. Rowan comes in with his sheep mask on and works over Young. Harper comes back in and keeps the attack up on Young, stopping him from tagging. The Wyatts continue to dominate Young and keep him from tagging. 

Young finally fights out and tags in Titus. Titus runs over Harper and knocks Rowan off the apron. Titus unloads on Harper. Rowan comes back in but Young clotheslines him to the floor. Harper nails Titus with a massive clothesline for the win. 

Winners: Erick Rowan and Luke Harper 

After the match, Young comes in the ring to check on Titus. Bray runs in the ring and beats Young up. Bray hits Sister Abigail on Young. The Wyatt Family poses over The Primetime Players to end it. 

Back from the break and out comes The Miz for MizTV. Miz says he's banged up and really pissed off after being humiliated in front of his family last week by Orton. Miz says this isn't over by a long shot. Miz says payback will come and it will be awesome. He brings out his guest for tonight, Big Show. 

We see footage of Big Show punching Dusty Rhodes last week. Miz talks about his history with Show but asks how he could do something like that. Miz points out that Triple H and Stephanie would have put The Shield on Dusty if he hadn't punched him. Miz says it's time for Big Show to step up. Miz knocks Stephanie McMahon and here she comes. Stephanie says she's going to let a lot of what Miz said slide. Miz tells Stephanie to take her legal threats and shove them up her ass. Stephanie runs down Miz and calls him a utility player - someone they need to do a radio or TV appearance early in the morning, someone they need to travel to another country or someone they send to a local supermarket autograph signing. Stephanie says Miz failed his family, friends and himself last week. Stephanie says Miz just couldn't measure up last week. She says he hasn't learned his lesson. Stephanie orders Big Show to knock Miz out. Show immediately knocks Miz out and leaves the ring. Stephanie stands over Miz before making her exit. 

Still to come, CM Punk's return to Chicago. 

Randy Orton vs. Rob Van Dam 

We go to the ring and out comes Randy Orton. Fans voted for Orton's opponent on the WWE App and Jerry Lawler reveals it to be Rob Van Dam with 57% of the vote. Out comes RVD to a big pop. 

Ricardo Rodriguez is at ringside for this one. Orton strikes first and beats RVD down. Back and forth as Orton retreats to the floor to take a breather. They go at it and RVD sends Orton back to the floor. Orton tries to come in but RVD kicks him into the barrier. RVD goes for a move off the apron and Orton knocks him to the floor. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and Orton is in control in the ring now. RVD makes a comeback. Orton cuts him off and readies for the RKO. RVD blocks it and nails a big heel kick. 2 count by RVD. More back and forth. RVD with a thrust kick from the second rope. RVD goes for the Five Star Frogsplash but Orton gets to his feet. RVD nails a splash instead. RVD goes back to the top but Orton knocks him down. Orton kicks RVD back out to the floor and follows. Orton works RVD over on the floor and tosses him into the barrier. Orton tears apart the barrier and gets disqualified. 

Double Count Out 

After the bell, Orton drops RVD's back over the metal in the barrier. Orton throws RVD into the steel steps and runs away the referees. Orton with right hands to the face now. Orton tosses RVD into another set of steel steps. Orton tosses RVD over the announcers table. Orton grabs RVD by his hair and brings him back in the ring. Orton hits a draping DDT from the top rope as we go to replays. 

Back from the break and during the commercial, Alberto Del Rio ran down and attacked Rob Van Dam while trainers were helping him out of the ring. 

We get hype for WWE 2K14. 

Randy Orton approaches The Bella Twins backstage. He tells Brie Bella what he did to RVD was only a fraction of what he's going to do to Daniel Bryan. Orton tells her to upgrade but she says she has a real man and a real champion in Bryan. Orton runs down Bryan some more before walking off. 

They air a video for Triple H's new DVD. 

AJ Lee walks in on Stephanie McMahon backstage. AJ isn't happy about a tag team match she's been booked in tonight. Stephanie gets in AJ's face and tells her she will compete in a 10 Diva match tonight or maybe she won't be Divas Champion for much longer. AJ leaves to get ready for her match. 

We go to the ring and out comes Fandango to a big pop. Summer Rae is out with him. We go to commercial. 

Fandango vs. Santino Marella 

We go to the ring and out comes Fandango to a big pop. Summer Rae is out with him. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and Santino Marella is out. They go at it and Fandango takes control. Fans chant for Summer Rae big time. Fandango decks Santino as Summer distracts him. Fandango goes to the top but Santino stops him. Fandango fights him off and nails the big leg drop for the win. 

Winner: Fandango 

Still to come, CM Punk's return to Chicago. Back to commercial. 

Back from the break and out comes CM Punk to a huge pop from the hometown crowd. He's wearing a Chicago Blackhawks jersey. 

Punk says the fans just ruined his good mood. He hasn't smiled in 8 days but came out here and couldn't help himself. Punk tried to get the Stanley Cup here tonight but it's in Montreal being engraved. Punk feels he let fans down by not having the Cup here tonight. Punk apologizes for Heyman pinning him at Night of Champions. Punk says he doesn't know if he can do this anymore because he's let everyone down. Fans boo. But Punk says he comes out to one hell of an ovation and talks about the Blackhawks some more. More hockey talk. Punk says he's proud of his Blackhawks jersey and the people. Punk says he's going to come back and win because that's the Chicago way. Punk says he wants to fight. Paul Heyman comes out singing in his wheelchair, with no Ryback or Curtis Axel. 

Heyman introduces himself and Punk threatens him with a beatdown. They go on and Heyman shows us a photo of Punk being pinned at Night of Champions. A "walrus" chant breaks out. Punk asks if Heyman's goons can get to him faster than Punk can get to Heyman. Punk says he's going to rip Heyman's face off. Heyman brags again about pinning Punk. He goes to leave but his electric wheelchair isn't working. Punk drops the mic and runs to Heyman on the ramp. Ryback and Curtis Axel meet Punk on the ramp and beat him down. Punk fights them both off but Axel beats him back down after Ryback gets knocked off the ramp. Axel takes Punk to the stage. Punk counters and whips Axel into the lights under the big screen. Punk leaps off the stage and goes after Ryback on the floor. Punk fights off Axel next but Ryback attacks from behind. Ryback beats up Punk and throws him into parts of the set. Ryback slams Punk on top of a production case and presses him high in the air on top of it. Ryback tosses Punk through a table from up high and Punk lands bad on the floor. Heyman gets up from his wheelchair and can walk just fine. Ryback says this is what happens to bullies. Heyman stands over Punk laughing. Fans chant for Punk as we go to commercial. 

Back from the break and Punk is being checked on by referees as Cameron and Naomi make their way out. 

Cameron, Naomi, Natalya and The Bella Twins vs. AJ Lee, Layla, Alicia Fox, Aksana and Tamina Snuka 

We go to the ring and The Bella Twins are coming out with Eva Marie. Natalya, Cameron and Naomi are already out. The other Divas are also out except Divas Champion AJ Lee, here she comes now. We see Punk refusing help from officials backstage. Jo Jo is also at ringside. Natalya and Alicia start things out. 

Brie Bella comes in and unloads on Alicia. Some of the girls get knocked to the floor. AJ comes in and goes at it with Brie now. Brie ends up getting the pin on AJ. 

Winners: Cameron, Naomi, Natalya and The Bella Twins 

After the match, Tamina carries AJ away with the other Divas. The cast of Total Divas celebrate in the ring. 

The Shield is backstage and they're not worried about tonight's handicap match. Back to commercial. 

Back from the break and out comes Daniel Bryan to the ring. Bryan cuts a promo on Randy Orton and is confident about getting the WWE Title back at Battleground. Bryan gets a "yes!" chant going and out comes The Shield to interrupt. 

Handicap Match: The Shield vs. Daniel Bryan, Rob Van Dam, Darren Young, Titus O'Neil, Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler, R-Truth, Zack Ryder, Justin Gabriel and The Usos 

Bryan waits in the ring as The Shield comes through the crowd. Before they can get to the ring, Goldust and Cody Rhodes jump the barrier and beat them down. They're dressed in all-black. Security breaks it up and drags the Rhodes brothers away. The Shield try to recover at ringside. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and the other team has assembled as The Shield looks on. One of the Usos goes at it with Seth Rollins to start the match. Ziggler comes in and keeps up the attack on Rollins. More tags by both teams. Ambrose ends up pinning Rob Van Dam and he's eliminated. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and Reigns works over Kofi before tagging in Ambrose. Ambrose keeps control of Kofi until he nails a cross body for a 2 count. More back and forth. Ambrose focuses on the injured arm of Kofi. Ambrose nails his finisher for the pin. Kofi is eliminated. It's 9 vs. 3 now. Titus comes in and takes Ambrose to the corner. Titus runs over Ambrose with a clothesline. Titus and Reigns go at it now. Rollins and Reigns double team in the corner after a tag. Reigns tags back in and keeps control of Titus. 

Titus misses a big boot and Reigns spears him for the pin. Titus is eliminated. Gabriel comes in and goes at it with Reigns now. Reigns nails another spear for the quick pin. Gabriel is eliminated. Ryder comes in and nails Reigns with a double knees to the face. Ryder with a missile dropkick. Reigns blocks the Broski Boot with a big spear for another pin. Ryder is gone. Its 6 vs. 3 now. Bryan comes in and unloads on Reigns. They go at it as the fans chant. Bryan dropkicks Rollins and Ambrose. Reigns misses a splash. Bryan with a dropkick in the corner and another. One of the Usos tags in and superkicks Reigns. The other Uso nails a Superfly Splash for the pin. Reigns is eliminated. 

Back from the break and Young is getting beat up by Rollins and Ambrose. Young goes to eliminate Ambrose but Rollins tags in and breaks the pin off the top rope. Rollins pins Young and he's eliminated. Ziggler comes in and unloads on Rollins. Ziggler gets caught and dropped into the second turnbuckle. Ambrose comes back in and covers Ziggler for a 2 count. Ambrose keeps control of Ziggler and beats him down in another corner. Ziggler nails a Zig Zag out of nowhere and pins Ambrose. He's eliminated. It's 5 vs. 1 now. 

Rollins comes in and works over Ziggler. He realizes how outnumbered he is now. Rollins keeps Ziggler away from his partners and keeps up the attack and pin attempts. Ziggler counters and nails a huge DDT. Truth comes in and hits clotheslines. Truth with the corkscrew and faceplant for a 2 count. Truth misses a scissors kick and Rollins stomps on his head for the pin. Truth is eliminated. Bryan, Ziggler and the Usos each take a corner of the ring to surround Rollins. They jump him at once and beat him down. Ambrose runs back down but Ziggler knocks him out of the ring. Reigns comes up on the apron but the Usos superkick him to the floor. The Usos run the ropes and leap out onto Reigns. Bryan and Rollins go at it now. Rollins takes Bryan to the top but Bryan knocks him to the mat. Bryan nails the diving headbutt. The crowd really gets into it as Bryan gets a chant going. Bryan nails the flying knees on Rollins for the win. 

Winner: Daniel Bryan 

Bryan celebrates after the win. RAW goes off the air with Bryan and the fans chanting together. 

WWE Quick House Show Results - September 22, 2013

The following are results from the WWE live event in Springfield, Illinois. 

* Santino Marella defeated Damien Sandow

* The Funkadactyls defeated AJ Lee and Layla

* Sami Zayn defeated Jack Swagger

* World Heavyweight Title match
Rob Van Dam defeated Alberto Del Rio via Disqualification

* Ryback defeated Zack Ryder

* The Wyatt Family defeated The Usos and Kofi Kingston

* No-Disqualification Match
CM Punk defeated Curtis Axel (with Paul Heyman)

WWE Quick House Show Results - September 22, 2013

The following are results from the WWE live event in Hidalgo, Texas

* Tons Of Funk defeated Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal

* NXT Title match
Bo Dallas defeated Antonio Cesaro to retain the NXT Title

* Brie Bella defeated Alicia Fox

* Justin Gabriel defeated Fandango via 450 splash from the top-rope

* Rey Mysterio made an appearance, as advertised, and talked about his WWE return. Mysterio claimed he will be back on October 16th during the WWE tour in Mexico. Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns interupted Mysterio. As they went to attack Rey, out came Big Show. It was then announced that Big Show would face both Rollins and Reigns in a Handicap Match.

* Handicap Match
Big Show defeated Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. Big Show picked up the victory after chokeslamming Rollins.

* R-Truth and Great Khali defeated Hunico and Camacho

* WWE U.S. Title
Dean Ambrose defeated The Miz via roll-up to retain the WWE U.S. Title. 

* Hardcore Match
Daniel Bryan defeated Randy Orton

WWE Quick House Show Results - September 21, 2013

The following are results from the WWE live event in Hidalgo, Texas. 

* Brodus Clay & Tensai def. Hunico & Camacho. 

* Big Show’s music plays and out comes the big man. Before he can say or do anything, the old familiar music of John Laurinaitis plays. Laurinaitis comes out and informs Big Show that he will not have a match tonight. Instead, Big Show will sit ringside during the Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton main event later tonight.

* Triple-Threat match
Dean Ambrose def. Bo Dallas & Fandano  

* Alicia Fox def. Brie Bella via roll-up 

* The Miz & R-Truth def. Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns via DQ when Ambrose interfered

* Handicap Match
The Great Khali def. 3MB (Jinder Mahal and Drew Mcintyre)

* Justin Gabriel def. Antonio Cesaro via 450 splash from the top-rope

* Daniel Bryan def. Randy Orton. 
John Laurinaitis came back out before the match to force Big Show to sit at ringside and watch. Big Show is told if he interferes, he will not be paid. Both Bryan and Orton got big reactions coming out. The finish here came when Bryan countered an Orton RKO attempt and blasted him with his running knee for the 1-2-3. After the match, The Shield comes out and attacks Bryan. The Miz and R-Truth come back out to help, but they end up getting beat down as well. Eventually, Big Show came in the ring and cleaned house. Big Show, R-Truth, Miz and Daniel Bryan all celebrated to end the show.

WWE SmackDown Results - September 20, 2013

Quick Results
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* Non-Title match

AJ Lee def. Naomi(with Cameron) via black widow submission

* Santino Marella def. Jack Swagger(with Antonio Cesaro and Zeb Colter)

* Ryback def. Nick Nardone via Shell Shock 

* Gaunlet Handicap match

#1 The Shield (United States Champion Dean Ambrose and Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) def Darren Young 

#2 The Shield (United States Champion Dean Ambrose and Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) def Titus O’Neil

#3 The Shield (United States Champion Dean Ambrose and Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) def Dolph Ziggler 

#4 The Shield (United States Champion Dean Ambrose and Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) def Kofi Kingston 

#5 The Shield (United States Champion Dean Ambrose and Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) and Rob Van Dam fought to a contest when Triple H interrupts and stop the match

* Luke Harper and Erick Rowan(with Bray Wyatt) def. Zack Ryder and Justin Gabriel 

* Non-Title match

Alberto Del Rio def. R-Truth via cross-arm breaker submission

* Daniel Bryan and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey)  def. The Shield (United States Champion Dean Ambrose and Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns)

Detailed Results

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The show begins with a video highlighting Daniel Bryan and Triple H. The WWE Championship was vacated, after the conspiracy with the referee. Also, Daniel Bryan vs. Roman Reigns is highlighted. Randy Orton interferes, when Daniel locks in the Yes Lock. The Shield save Orton, as Bryan receives a beating. A group of Superstars join the fray, taking out The Shield and Orton. Daniel is held up as the Universe chants “Yes!” 
Vickie Guerrero welcomes everyone to Smackdown. Guerrero says that she has the most entertaining show tonight. Guerrero first introduces the laughing stock of the WWE, Daniel Bryan. Guerrero compares Bob Backlund and CM Punk’s reigns to this man’s day long reign. Daniel Bryan makes his way to the ring. 

Bryan says he would much rather be champion for one day, than be a shrill cooperate suck up for his whole life. Guerrero reminds him that she is his boss. Vickie continues, as she says it was obvious that Daniel and Scott Armstrong conspired against Randy Orton. Bryan says he will tell the truth; he kneed Orton in the face, covered him, and the ref counted fast. Bryan says it doesn’t matter, because Orton was knocked out. Regardless of why the ref did it, Daniel says he deserves to be the WWE Champion. Guerrero says he is lying. Guerrero says if it was her, she would have fired him and wishes that he never becomes the face of the company. Bryan says it’s a good thing she has no power. Guerrero says him and the Superstars that helped him will be eliminated. Guerrero shows on the Titantron all those who helped Bryan. 
Dolph Ziggler, The Usos, R-Truth, Justin Gabriel, Zack Ryder, the Primetime Players, Kofi Kingston and Rob Van Dam all were shown. 
Guerrero says they will be eliminated, as they will have an 11-on-3 Elimination Gauntlet Match. The Shield will stay in the ring at all times, while each of them are eliminated. Guerrero says she is saving Bryan for last. 

Commercials 

Naomi is in the ring. AJ Lee makes her way to the ring. 

WWE Diva’s Champion AJ Lee vs. Naomi w/ Cameron 

AJ Lee kicks Naomi, and throws her at the ropes. Naomi front flips over the ropes, and onto the apron. Naomi kicks AJ in the head, and does a Springboard. AJ connects with a Spinning Heel Kick to Naomi. Pin, but a kick out. AJ locks in a Cravate. Naomi elbows out, as she runs the ropes. AJ connects with a Back Elbow. Pin, but a kick out. AJ chokes Naomi in the ropes. AJ comes out with a Cravate, as Naomi connects with a Jaw Breaker. AJ is hit with an Enziguri, and rolled up. Pin, but a kick out. Naomi connects with a Dropkick, followed by a Front Flip Lariat. Naomi is pushed into the ropes, as she goes around Lee. Naomi connects with an Atomic Drop. AJ is then hit with the Rear View. Pin, but a kick out. Naomi goes for a Body Slam, but AJ reverses into a Sleeper Hold. AJ is backed into the corner, but spins into the Black Widow for the win. 

Winner: AJ Lee via submission 

Commercials 

Zeb Colter is in the ring, as he mocks Santino Marella for being an immigrant. Zeb says he will give Marella a pizza of his mind. Colter questions the legitimacy of Marella’s papers, saying it is also illegal to posses a reptile without the proper permit. Colter says the problem is that the only people that ask these questions are the Real Americans. Zeb asks everyone to rise, as they yell “We the People!” 
Santino makes his way to the ring. 

Jack Swagger w/ Antonio Cesaro and Zeb Colter vs. Santino Marella 

Santino is backed into the corner, and kneed. Swagger connects with a Hip Toss. Swagger hits a Larait from the corner to Marella. Swagger locks in a Butterfly Lock, but Marella stands out. Santino is put in the corner, and hit with forearms. Swagger hits with knees to Santino. Marella then does a Somersault away from Swagger. Santino ducks a Larait with a split, and goes for a Hip Toss. Santino does a Backslide for the win. 

Winner: Santino Marella via pinfall 

Commercials 

Paul Heyman introduces himself. Heyman speaks of defeating CM Punk, but couldn’t have done it without his hero: Ryback. Ryback says he doesn’t deserve to be picked on by a bully like CM Punk. Ryback points to the local in the ring, saying he is also a bully because he didn’t sign a kid’s autograph. Ryback says he later intimated him in the parking lot. Ryback asks him to try and intimidate him, and says he will do to him what he does to CM Punk. 

Ryback vs. Nick Nardone 

Ryback connects with a Front STO. Ryback apologizes, and tries to help him up. Ryback then backs him into the corner, but is hit back. Nick runs the ropes, but is hit with a Larait. Ryback then connects with Shell Shock for the win. 

Winner: Ryback via pinfall 

Commercials 

Randy Orton makes his way to the ring. Orton says he was conspired against to have his title stolen. Orton says his reign was over like that. Orton says it was his fault, because he shouldn’t have been in that situation. Orton says he locked away the Viper who was void of morality, because he thought that is what everyone wanted. Orton says he was shown by Triple H what he really should be. Orton says he made an example of the Miz, to show who he truly is. A highlight is shown. 

Orton says that is a warning to anyone who thinks they will get in his path. Orton says there is nothing he can do about the belt, except winning it back at Battleground. Orton say he will end the war between Daniel Bryan. Orton says he swears he will once again be his WWE Champion. 

The Shield make their way to the ring. 

Commercials 

The Shield (United States Champion Dean Ambrose and Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) vs. Darren Young 

Darren is swamped by the three in the corner. Roman connects with a Spear for the win. 

Winners: The Shield via pinfall 

Titus O’Neil makes his way to the ring. 

The Shield (United States Champion Dean Ambrose and Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) vs. Titus O’Neil 

Titus takes out the Shield, taking them out. The number get to him, as he is swamped by the three. The three connect with a Triple Powerbomb for the win. 

Winners: The Shield via pinfall 

Dolph Ziggler makes his way to the ring. 

The Shield (United States Champion Dean Ambrose and Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) vs. Dolph Ziggler 

Dolph takes out Dean, and prevents Seth from attacking. Ziggler attacks Roman in the corner, but is thrown off. The three stomp on him. The trio throws punches to Ziggler. Ziggler fights back, leveling the three. Roman is sent to the floor. Ziggler connects with a Fameasser to Rollins. Ziggler then tackle Dean to the floor. Dolph tries to get back in, while Dean holds his feet. Rollins connects with a Dropkick. Roman then Spears him on the floor. 

Winners: The Shield via countout 

Kofi Kingston makes his way to the ring. 

The Shield (United States Champion Dean Ambrose and Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) vs. Kofi Kingston 

Kingston runs to the ring, as Roman tries for a Spear. Kingston jumps over him, and hangs up Rollins and Ambrose. Kingston dives in the ring with a Double Crossbody. Kofi connects with Dropkicks. Roman gets in the ring and eats a Trouble in Paradise. Pin, but Dean and Rollins break it. Dean connects with a Snapmare Driver for the win. 

Winners: The Shield via pinfall 

Rob Van Dam makes his way to the ring. 

The Shield (United States Champion Dean Ambrose and Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) vs. Rob Van Dam 

Dean and Seth are taken out with kicks in the corner. Van Dam connects with a kick as Reigns gets on the apron. Van Dam connects with Rolling Thunder. Rob goes for a Five Star, but Triple H interrupts. Roman pushes Van Dam off the top rope. 

Winners: N/A 

Triple H tells them to stop the matches, as he yells a Vickie Guerrero to go to his office. 

Commercials 

Triple H asks Vickie what she was thinking. Triple H says now that she paid attention to the group, 10 more guys with rebel. Guerrero says it was best for business, as Triple H says what is best for business is good competition. Triple H tells her to put the Shield in a 6 Man Tag against the Usos and Daniel Bryan. 

Raw Rebound 

Triple H calls Zack Ryder and Justin Gabriel into his office. Triple H says he wants to apologize for the match they were put in. Triple H says it was unfair. Ryder says he really wants a match, as Triple H says he will find them some good competition. 

Commercials 

Zack Ryder and Justin Gabriel make their way to the ring. The Wyatt Family make their way to the ring. 

The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) w/ Bray Wyatt vs. Zack Ryder and Justin Gabriel 

Luke and Zack start off. Harper takes Ryder into the ropes. Ryder connects with a Facebuster, followed by a Dropkick. Luke staggers into the corner, as Ryder connects with a Corner Elbow Strike. Luke whips Ryder, as he connects with an elbow. Ryder runs the ropes, as Luke connects with a Big Boot. Pin, but Gabriel breaks the pin. Rowan gets in, as he throws Justin to the floor. Luke picks up Zack and connects with a Bucklebomb. Harper then connects with a Discuss Larait for the win. 

Winners: The Wyatt Family via pinfall 

Bray goes for Sister Abigail. Justin tries to get in the ring, but is kicked in the head by Rowan. Bray connects, and grabs a mic. Wyatt says he always keeps his promises. If they are lined up, he promises he will take them out for Abigail. 

Commercials 

Rob Van Dam is checked on backstage. Triple H comes in, asking if he is alright. Triple H apologizes for Guerrero putting him in that match. Triple H then puts RVD in a World Title Match at Battleground. Alberto Del Rio runs in, and beats up Van Dam. Del Rio then kicks him in the head. Del Rio then throws a cart onto him. 

R-Truth makes his way to the ring. Alberto Del Rio makes his way to the ring. 

World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio vs. R-Truth 

Truth takes Del Rio into the corner with fists. Truth connects with a Splash, and follows with a Suplex. Pin, but a kick out. Del Rio connects with a Backstabber to Truth. Del Rio chokes Truth in the ropes, and follows with a Back Suplex. Pin, but a kick out. Del Rio locks in a Rear Chinlock. Truth gets out, and connects with a Heel Kick. Del Rio is taken out with Lariats. Truth connects with a Front Suplex. Pin, but a kick out. Truth is pushed into the corner, and hit with a Larait. Pin, but a kick out. Del Rio goes for the Cross Armbreaker, as Truth reverses into a Lie Detector. Pin, but a kick out. Truth picks him up, and goes for a Suplex. Del Rio gets out and connects with a Superkick. Del Rio locks in the Cross Armbreaker for the win. 

Winner: Alberto Del Rio via submission 

Commercials 

The Shield is in the ring, The Usos make their way to the ring. Daniel Bryan makes his way to the ring. 

The Shield (United States Champion Dean Ambrose and Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) vs. Daniel Bryan and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey) 

Daniel and Seth start off. They lock up, as Daniel takes him into the corner with kicks to the chest. Daniel whips Seth, connecting with a knee to the gut. Daniel then drops a knee on Rollins. Pin, but a kick out. Daniel is whipped, as he takes out Seth with a shoulder. Rollins jumps over Daniel, but is taken out with a Romero Special. Daniel tags Jimmy, as he tackles Rollins. Pin, but a kick out. Dean is tagged, as he throws Jimmy into the corner. Dean is whipped, as he gets out into a Back Bodydrop. Uso slaps Dean, and tags Jey. A Running Elbow is connected. Pin, but a kick out. Dean is locked in a Hammerlock. Dean stands out, but is backed into the corner. Jimmy is tagged, as he connects with an elbow. Jimmy connects with a Snapmare followed by a Clothesline. Pin, but a kick out. Jey is tagged, as the both do a Double Elbow Drop. Pin, but a kick out. Ambrose backs Jey into the corner, as Reigns is tagged. Roman throws closed fists in the face os Uso. Roman is kicked, and rolled up. Roman kicks out, as Daniel tags. Bryan connects with kicks to Roman’s leg. Daniel then goes to chest kicks. Daniel goes for a whip, but is taken out with a Clothesline. Dean is tagged, as he connects with a Twist Elbow. Pin, but a kick out. Rollins is tagged, as he chokes Daniel. Rollins locks in a Rear Headlock. Daniel reverses into a Back Suplex. Daniel tags Jimmy, as he whips Seth. Rollins connects with a Single Legged Dropkick. Dean is tagged, as they rip apart his legs. Dean pins, but a kick out. 

Commercials

Rollins has Jey in the ring, as he connects with a Swinging Enziguri to Seth. Jimmy is tagged, as he connects with a Superkick. Jimmy is then hit with a Swinging Enziguri. Rollins tags Roman, as he pins. Kick out. Roman tags Dean, as he connects with swings in the corner. Dean clubs his chest on the apron. Dean connects with a Snapmare and Headlock. Jimmy gets out with a Chinbreaker, but is put in the ropes. Dean connects with a Dropkick. Dean tags Seth, as he connects with a Hilo. Pin, but a kick out. Seth chokes him in the ropes, and tags Roman. Reigns connects with an Elbow Drop, and locks in a Headlock. Jimmy gets out, but is hit with a Superman Punch. Roman locks in a Headlock. Roman picks up Uso, but he gets out. Dean and Seth are hit from the apron. Seth is tagged, as he goes for Jimmy. Seth is taken out with a Full Nelson Bomb. Dean stops the tag to Jey, but Daniel is tagged. Bryan Dropkicks Seth and Roman off the apron. Daniel backflips out of the corner, and connects with a Larait to Dean. Daniel then connects with multiple Dropkicks in the corner. Daniel sits Dean on the top rope, and connects with a Frankensteiner. Pin, but it’s broken up. Roman is sent to the floor, as Jimmy dives on him. Rollins then dives on them. Jey connects with a Argentine Asai Moonsault. Daniel runs, but is hit with a Clothesline. Dean is put in the Yes Lock, but grabs the ropes. The Usos Superkick Dean from the floor, as Daniel connects with a Running Knee for the win.

Winners: Daniel Bryan and The Usos via pinfall

The three #1 Contenders celebrate as the show ends.

WWE Main Event Results - September 18, 2013

The 51st edition of WWE Main Event came to you from the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH. After defeating United States Champion Dean Ambrose in a non-title match on RAW, Dolph Ziggler would look to keep his victories over champions going as “The Show-Off” would go one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel in a non-title match on Main Event.

Match Results
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* Non-Title:
Curtis Axel (with Ryback & Paul Heyman) def. Dolph Ziggler via Axel Cutter

* Kofi Kingston def. Fandango via Trouble in Paradise

* Damien Sandow def. Justin Gabriel via Silencer

Detailed Results
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Dolph Ziggler vs. Curtis Axel (w/ Ryback and Paul Heyman)

Lock up, headlock on Dolph. Ziggler gets out, arm drag. Ziggler with a headlock take-over, Axel gets out only for Ziggler tackle him back down. Curtis steps out onto the apron to get a break. Back in, they lock up again. Axel sends several elbows to the back of Dolph, and then throws him into the turnbuckle chest-first. Chin lock in place on Ziggler. Axel nails an elbow, cover. Axel puts in a headlock. Ziggler nails a great dropkick, sends several punches. Axel throws Dolph out of the ring as they go to commercial.

Commercials

Axel has a headlock in place on Dolph. Curtis dodges Ziggler’s splash in the corner, cover for a two. Axel drops Ziggler to his knee, two. Ziggler gets out of an arm lock, Axel throws Dolph up in the air. Cover and another kickout. Ziggler unloads with punches, dropkick from Axel, two. Clothesline from behind, two-count on Dolph. Axel hits the ring post and rolls out. Another dropkick from Ziggler, nails the splash in the corner. Multiple punches throw, neckbreaker. Big clothesline, two. Axel dodges Famouser, and slams Ziggler with a back drop. Axel goes for his neckbreaker, Ziggler rolls him up. Famouser connects, two. Ziggler plants Axel with a DDT, nearfall. Ryback distracts Ziggler, Axel kicks him off the apron. The ref is distracted and Ryback hits the Meat Hook. Back in the ring, Axel hits his finisher for the win.

Winner: Curtis Axel

Up next, we will see an interview with Triple H conducted by Michael Cole. After commercial, Riley and Mathews talk about Triple H.

Exclusive Interview: Triple H asks Cole what would he do if he found a senior referee screwing other superstars out of retaining a title. Hunter says he will continue to look in to this. He announces Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton for the vacated WWE Championship at Battleground on October 6th.

Kofi Kingston makes his way to the ring for the next match. Kofi will be facing Fandango. Kofi lost to Curtis Axel for the IC Championship in an impromptu match at Night of Champions, and Fandango lost to The Miz.

Kofi Kingston vs. Fandango (w/ Summer Rae)

Fandango starts to dance, they lock up. Fandango trips Kofi, and they work on each other’s arms. Lock up again. Shoulder block, Fandango monkey-flips Kingston, and Kofi lands it to hit one of his own. Headlock locked in on Kofi. Shoulder block by Fandango, Kofi hits a couple dropkicks and attempts Trouble in Paradise. Outside the ring, Kofi jumps out onto Fandango.

Commercials

Kingston is tripped by Fandango on the turnbuckle. Kofi spills to the outside. Back in the ring, Kofi is pinned for a two. Headlock applied. Kofi powers out, tries for a roll-up. “You Can’t Dance” chants break out as Fandango sends Kofi into the turnbuckle. Kingston is hit with a suplex, two. Headlock back in place, Kofi back-drops Fandango. Dropkick and clothesline from Kofi, followed by the Boom Drop. Sets up for TIP, Fandango counters. Kofi hits a spring-board clothesline, two. Fandango connects with a kick to the head, nearfall. They trade punches, Kofi hits a dropkick. SOS connects, close kickout. Kingston hits Trouble in Paradise for the victory.

Winner: Kofi Kingston

Raw Rebound: Dusty Rhodes wanted Cody to get his job back. He talks about Goldust fighting Randy Orton, and being proud of his kids. He wants to talk to Stephanie who says Dusty has to pick whether Cody or Dustyn gets their job back. He won’t pick. The Shield comes down, and then Big Show. Now, Rhodes has to pick whether to be destroyed by The Shield, or KO’ed by Show. No answer, so Stephanie orders the KO. Show eventually delivers. Dusty is stretchered out of the arena. The latest on his condition, Dusty is sore.

Mr. Money in the Bank, Damien Sandow, enters for the last match of the evening. After commercial, Justin Gabriel comes out to face the uncrowned World Champion

Damien Sandow vs. Justin Gabriel

Gabriel goes after the left arm. Justin hits a dropkick, backslide. Another cover, two. Sandow throws Gabriel out of the ring. Cover, one. Sandow takes Justin down, another one. Elbow of Disdain connects from Sandow, two. Justin dodges the knee drop. Gabriel sends several kicks, two. Crossbody from Gabriel, another two. Justin trips Damien, goes for 450. Sandow moves, and trips Justin into the turnbuckle. Sandow hits the Silencer for the three.

Winner: Damien Sandow

WWE Raw Results - September 16, 2013

Quick Results
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* Dolph Ziggler def. Dean Ambrose via Zig Zag

* Fandango def. R-Truth via the big leg drop from the top rope

* Brie Bella, Naomi and Cameron def. Alicia Fox, Layla and Aksana 

* Rob Van Dam def. Damien Sandow via Five Star Frogsplash

* Randy Orton vs. The Miz 
The match ended in a no contest

* #1 Contenders Tag-Team Elimination Match
The Usos def. Tensai and Brodus Clay & Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro

* Daniel Bryan def. Roman Reigns via disqualification when Randy Orton interfered

Detailed Results
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Tonight's WWE RAW kicks off with a look back at Night of Champions where Ryback helped Paul Heyman defeat CM Punk. We also see footage of Daniel Bryan winning the WWE Title from Randy Orton. 

We're live from The Q Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Justin Roberts brings out new WWE Champion Daniel Bryan to a big pop. Bryan comes out and the fans start chanting his name. There are a lot of things that he'd like to say now but "YES!" says it best. Fans start chanting "yes" with Bryan. The music interrupts and out comes Triple H. Triple H marches to the ring and doesn't look happy. 

Triple H says before Bryan goes too far in congratulating himself, he wants to address the fast count from last night. It's what social media is talking about, it's what the talents are talking about. Triple H says Bryan's victory is tainted and he wants to get to the bottom of it. Triple H calls out referee Scott Armstrong. Triple H shows footage of Armstrong's normal count, when Orton pinned Bryan last night for a 2 count. Triple H then shows us footage of the fast count. Triple H wants everyone to see it clearly and shows us both counts side-by-side. There's no doubt, it was a fast count. Armstrong says, "it was a fast count, I don't know." Armstrong says he made a mistake. Triple H says Armstrong is a senior official and that kind of fast count doesn't just happen. Armstrong says he just made a mistake. Triple H isn't buying it. Triple H tells Armstrong to get it out, what's going on. Armstrong looks at Bryan. Triple H tells Armstrong to go to the back, he will deal with him later. Triple H says he's ashamed of Bryan. He's embarrassed himself and WWE by entering into a conspiracy with a WWE official. Bryan denies everything Triple H is saying. Triple H says he won't be returning the WWE Title to Orton but as of this moment, Bryan is no longer WWE Champion. Triple H says he will investigate this further and possibly there may be a rematch but as of now, there is no WWE Champion. Triple H tells Bryan to do the right thing and hand over the belt. Triple H says Bryan has disgraced everyone. He thought Shawn Michaels would have taught Bryan better than this. Triple H tells him to hand over the belt or he will take it. Orton's music hits and out he comes. 

Triple H tells Orton to calm down, there won't be any fight here. Triple H threatens to take the belt from Bryan again. Fans chant "no" as Bryan clutches the title. Bryan yells "no!" at Triple H and turns. Triple H snatches the belt from Bryan and Orton lays Bryan out with a RKO. Triple H leaves the ring with the WWE Title while Orton stands over Bryan. A "Randy sucks" chant breaks out. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and Triple H is backstage talking to Stephanie McMahon. Orton runs up and yells at Triple H for what just happened. Stephanie gets in Orton's face and goes crazy. She says he deserved to lose last night. She asks what happened to the Orton of old, the one who handcuffed Triple H and DDT'd her. She tells him to find that Orton and storms off. 

Dolph Ziggler vs. Dean Ambrose 

WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose waits in the ring as Dolph Ziggler makes his way out. The match starts off back and forth. We go to commercial after they end up outside on the floor. 

Back from the break and Ambrose slams Ziggler for a 2 count. Ambrose works on the leg now. Ziggler makes a comeback but gets thrown to the apron. Ambrose with more offense and a superplex for a 2 count. Ambrose drops an elbow and goes for another pin attempt. Ziggler manages to counter a move and plant Ambrose with a big DDT. Ziggler with a dropkick and a splash in the corner. Ziggler mounts Ambrose with right hands as the crowd gets behind him. Ziggler with a running clothesline and a bunch of elbow drops for another 2 count. Ambrose catches Dolph with a spinebuster and covers for 2. 

Ambrose with more right hands to the face. Ambrose goes for the neckbreaker but Ziggler rolls him up for 2. Ziggler misses in the corner and Ambrose slams him to the mat. Ziggler comes back and nails a Zig Zag for the non-title win. He's earned another title shot. 

Winner: Dolph Ziggler 

Big Show and Brad Maddox are backstage. Stephanie McMahon and Triple H are on their way, Maddox says. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and Maddox is talking to Triple H about Daniel Bryan competing tonight while Stephanie just stares down Big Show. Bryan vs. Roman Reigns is made. Maddox says Dusty Rhodes is here and walks off. Stephanie reminds Big Show that he's broke and the unemployment line is long. She says tonight, he will sit down and stay in the office unless she needs him. Then she will call. Show says yes and calls her Mrs. McMahon. 

We see stills from the CM Punk vs. Paul Heyman and Curtis Axel match at Night of Champions. Ryback will speak later tonight. 

Fandango vs. R-Truth

We go to the ring and out comes Fandango with Summer Rae. We go to commercial as they make their entrance. 

Back from the break and out comes R-Truth. We see footage from SmackDown where Fandango, Truth, The Miz and The Great Khali competed in a dance contest. 

They go at it and Truth takes control. Truth with lots of offense and a big leg drop for a 2 count. Truth tosses Fandango out of the ring and follows. Truth rolls Fandango back in but gets attacked. Fandango turns it around and whips Truth hard into the opposite corner. Fandango with a headlock now. Truth comes back with clotheslines and kicks. Another pin attempt by Truth. More back and forth. Fandango with a kick to the back of the head. Fandango goes up top and nails the big leg drop for the win. 

Winner: Fandango 

We see WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes backstage talking to various Superstars. Back to commercial. 

Back from the break and out comes Dusty Rhodes to the ring. Dusty hits the ring and the fans pop for him. He appreciates the reaction but he's not here as The American Dream tonight, he's here as Virgil Runnels. He wants the McMahons to hear what he has to say. Dusty talks about the hard road that the McMahons have never been down. Dusty talks about having it rough and having love for your children. Dusty says this is about Cody Rhodes' job. Dusty asks what the hell is good for business. Dusty talks about Goldust coming back to RAW. Dusty says he isn't here to beg for Cody's job. He just wants him to have the chance to earn it back. Dusty tells Stephanie to drag her long legs out here and get with it. Here she comes. 

Stephanie says from one parent to another, that was remarkable. She says the decision to fire Cody has been weighing on she and Triple H. She hands Dusty a gift for Cody and his new bride. It's a gift card for Bed, Bath & Beyond. Dusty throws it away. Stephanie says they want to offer Cody his job back. Dusty says they're done, that's it and walks off. Stephanie says or they can give that job to his older son, Goldust. The choice is Dusty's. Dusty says he won't make that choice. They have words and Dusty gets in her face for a second. Stephanie pokes at Dusty for being a bad father. Dusty brings up Stephanie's kids and they argue some more. Stephanie says Dusty always makes it about himself. Dusty tells Stephanie to go to hell. Stephanie says she's sorry Dusty feels that way and The Shield's music hits. Out they come through the crowd. 

They surround the ring and move in on Dusty but Stephanie calls them off. She has someone in the back who might be able to help and calls out Big Show. Stephanie says since Dusty couldn't make that decision, he has to make another - get knocked out by Big Show or destroyed by The Shield. Dusty won't so Stephanie makes the decision for him. She tells Show to knock Dusty out. Show starts crying and won't hit him. Stephanie tells The Shield to get Dusty. They move in and Show warns them not to. Reigns brings in three steel chairs and hands them out. Fans chant for Big Show. He leans in and hugs Dusty, whispering something to him. Dusty nods and Show cries some more. He says he has no choice. The Shield taunts Show as Stephanie yells at him to do it. Show tells Dusty he's sorry and knocks him out with a punch. Show catches Dusty and helps him fall to the mat. Show cries over Dusty as a doctor comes in to check on him. Stephanie and The Shield leave the ring. Doctors call for Dusty to be stretchered out as we go to replays. We go to commercial as Dusty is loaded onto a stretcher. 

Back from the break and we see what just happened with Dusty Rhodes. 

We go backstage and EMT's are stretchering Dusty to an ambulance. Big Show walks with them and other WWE Superstars are looking on. Show rides off in the ambulance with Dusty. 

Brie Bella, Naomi and Cameron vs. Alicia Fox, Layla and Aksana 

WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee and Natalya are out on commentary for this one. Layla and Naomi start things off. Naomi hits a quick Rear View for a pin attempt. Cameron comes in and they double team. 

Layla turns it around on Cameron and in comes Aksana for some double teaming in the corner. Alicia Fox comes in and keeps Cameron in their corner. Another tag to Aksana. More double teaming as Alicia tags back in. She takes down Cameron with a headlock. Brie finally tags in and goes at it with Aksana. Layla gets knocked off the apron as does Alicia. Brie yells that she should be champion. A big brawl breaks out. and Brie gets the pin on Aksana. 

Winners: Brie Bella, Naomi and Cameron 

After the match, Natalya and AJ have a staredown at ringside. 

The Miz is backstage talking to Brad Maddox as we go to commercial. 

Back from the break and we see what happened to Dusty Rhodes again. 

Damien Sandow vs. Rob Van Dam 

We go to the ring and Damien Sandow waits. We see his Money in the Bank briefcase at ringside. Out next comes Ricardo Rodriguez to do the introduction for Rob Van Dam.

Sandow takes RVD down to the corner and stomps away. Sandow with pin attempts and more quick offense. Ricardo rallies the fans at ringside. Sandow with shoulder thrusts in the corner. RVD turns it around in the corner but Sandow sweeps him. Sandow with the Elbow of Disdain for a 2 count. Sandow with a headlock now. Back and forth in the corner. RVD with a crossbody for 2. RVD with clotheslines. RVD goes for Rolling Thunder but Sandow gets his knees up for a 2 count. More from RVD. He nails a thrust kick out of the corner. RVD nails the Five Star Frogsplash for the win. 

Winner: Rob Van Dam 

After the match, Sandow takes a mic and says he's guaranteed to be the next World Heavyweight Champion. 

Still to come, Randy Orton vs. The Miz. We go to commercial. 

Triple H is backstage when Scott Armstrong walks in. Triple H says he's in a jam. The whole fast count thing has gotten out of control. There's no WWE Champion right now and that's a problem. Triple H says WWE officials have to be of integrity. Triple H offers Armstrong a really nice severance package and fires him. Triple H says he's going to take care of Armstrong and everything will be alright. 

Randy Orton vs. The Miz 

We go to the ring and out comes Randy Orton to a pop. The Miz is out next to a pop from the hometown crowd. The Miz hugs his mother and father at ringside but Orton attacks him from behind. Orton unloads on Miz as his parents look on. The referee tries to get Orton to back off and finally he does. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and the match finally starts. Miz unloads on Orton in the ring. Orton turns it around and beats him down in the corner. Orton goes for the second rope draping DDT but Miz backdrops him to the apron. Miz sends Orton out to the floor before ramming him into the apron and then the barrier. Miz throws Orton into the barrier in front of his parents now. Orton counters and sends Miz into the ring post. The match is thrown out but Orton keeps the attack up. Orton tosses Miz over the announcers table and stomps on him some more. Orton brings Miz over the barrier and in the face of his parents. Miz fights back and beats Orton down in front of his family. Miz clotheslines Orton back over the barrier. Orton counters again and beats Miz some more in front of his parents. Orton hits the draping DDT from the barrier to the floor as Miz's mother looks on. Orton brings Miz back into the ring and follows with a steel chair. Orton puts Miz's head between the chair and hits a big running knee drop. Orton looks on as officials come in to check on Miz. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and we see stills from CM Punk vs. Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman at Night of Champions, including Ryback making the save for Heyman. 

We come back to the ring and out comes Ryback. WWE Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel is behind him and he's pushing Paul Heyman in a wheelchair. Heyman is all smiles tonight. They stop on the stage and Heyman introduces himself. He declares himself the best in the world. It looks like Axel has stepped to the side while Ryback stands guard beside Heyman. Heyman rips the people of Cleveland. Heyman brags about pinning CM Punk. 

Fans start chanting for Punk as Heyman goes on about his big win. Fans start chanting Goldberg at Ryback. Heyman says there was no back-up plan - Punk had him dead to rights. Punk beat him so bad that he's confined to a wheelchair now. Heyman says it's a miracle he's not some vegetable rotting away in a nursing home. Heyman is here tonight because one man took the initiative to change history. One man stood up when all other Paul Heyman Guys sat down. Heyman says he's here tonight and will continue to torment CM Punk because of the actions of this big beautiful man - Ryback. Heyman says he owes his life to Ryback. 

Ryback says he can't stand bullies and Punk bullied Heyman last night. Ryback says he doesn't like anything about Punk and calls him a bully again. Ryback says he's here to stop Punk. Ryback says Heyman never has to worry again because as long as he's around, Punk will never put his hands on him. It looks like Heyman kisses Ryback on the cheek and it catches Ryback off guard. Ryback poses and says he rules before wheeling Heyman to the back. 

Still to come, Bryan vs. Reigns. We get another Los Matadores promo before going to commercial. 

We get a replay of Heyman kissing Ryback on the cheek. 

Elimination Match: Tensai and Brodus Clay vs. Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro vs. The Usos 

We go right to the ring and the match begins. The winner of this match will get a future title shot. Real Americans mix it up before it's Uso vs. Clay. Uso with a big shot in the corner. Clay catches him in mid-air and slams Jimmy Uso hard. Clay with another slam. Clay barely hits a backbreaker and drops another splash. Clay tags in Cesaro. The Usos double team Cesaro in their corner. Cesaro fights back and nails a big uppercut. Cesaro suplexes Uso. Tensai tags himself in on Uso. Tensai grabs Cesaro and holds him high for about a minute before slamming him. 2 count by Tensai. Cesaro with an uppercut. Tensai with a right hand. Tensai clotheslines Cesaro to the floor. Tensai and Uso go at it now. Tensai drops Uso and runs over him with a big clothesline. Tensai knocks Swagger off the apron. Tensai drops Uso and covers for 2 but Cesaro, who had tagged himself in, rolls Tensai up and Tons of Funk are eliminated. 

Cesaro stays in and goes at it with one of the Usos. They dump Uso out to the floor as we go to commercial. 

Back from the break and Swagger is in control of one of the Usos. During the break, Cesaro hit another giant swing. More tags and offense from the Real Americans. Fans start chanting for JBL and then Jerry Lawler. Uso finally tags in as does Swagger. Uso unloads. Cesaro gets sent to the floor. Samoan Drop on Swagger. Uso with the rear splash in the corner for a 2 count as Cesaro made the save. Usos leap out to the floor and take out Swagger and Cesaro. Zeb Colter looks on. Swagger applies the Patriot Lock but Uso rolls through and kicks Swagger away. Uso with a huge kick to the jaw. Uso climbs up top but Cesaro tries to stop him. The other Uso takes out Cesaro. Swagger suplexes Uso from the top but didn't see the Usos tag. Jimmy Uso nails a splash from the top for the win and a future title shot. 

Winners and New #1 Contenders: The Usos 

Cole has an update on The Miz - he does not have a broken neck but does have a broken thorax. Dusty Rhodes is being kept overnight at a local hospital. 

Still to come, Bryan vs. Reigns in the main event. We see footage from a reading celebration earlier today at a school in Detroit. 

Back from the break and we get another video from Bray Wyatt and The Wyatt Family. Bray talks about his world. In his world, when one of his animals are sick, he puts them down. We see clips of Bray hitting Sister Abigail on various Superstars. Bray says he's going to put them all down. 

We see footage of what happened to Dusty Rhodes earlier tonight. 

We see Daniel Bryan walking backstage as lots of Superstars cheer him on. Brie Bella stops him and they hug. Bryan heads to the ring as we go back to break. 

Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan 

Back from the break and The Shield are in the ring. Daniel Bryan is out next to a big pop. 

Before the match starts, Orton makes his way out to watch things from ringside. Rollins and Ambrose are also at ringside. The three have a private talk as the match begins. Bryan takes Reigns to the corner with kicks. 

Bryan keeps control with kicks. He whips Reigns by his leg and keeps him grounded. Bryan works on the leg until Reigns kicks him off. Bryan with a headbutt and more kicks. Reigns turns it around in the corner now. More back and forth action. Bryan with another takedown and focus on the leg of Roman Reigns. Bryan unloads with forearm shots for a 2 count. Reigns with a huge clothesline to the back of the head. Reigns stomps away now. Bryan turns it around with more offense. He keeps working on the leg and Reigns goes back down. Reigns drops Bryan in the corner and works him over some more. Reigns with a big headbutt and another clothesline in the corner. Reigns nails a suplex and covers for 2. Reigns with another suplex and pin attempt. Reigns with a headlock now. Bryan fights to his feet but Reigns knocks him to the corner. Reigns charges in the corner but misses and gets dropped into the turnbuckle. Bryan with a big kick. Bryan goes to the top and nails a missile dropkick. Reigns ends up on the floor. Bryan runs the ropes and hits a suicide dive but Reigns catches him. Reigns rams Bryan into the apron and then tosses him into the barrier. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and Bryan rolls Reigns up for 2. Reigns runs right over Bryan. Reigns works Bryan over while he sits up on top. Reigns climbs up for a superplex but Bryan blocks it. Bryan knocks Reigns to the mat with a headbutt. Bryan goes for the big flying headbutt but Reigns moves out of the way. 2 count by Reigns. Reigns with more offense and another pin attempt. Reigns taunts Bryan and talks some trash now. Bryan tries for a comeback but Reigns counters with a big sideslam for a 2 count. Reigns with another headlock now. Bryan finally rallies with the fans and clotheslines Reigns. Bryan with kicks to the chest now. Reigns ducks the roundhouse and nails a Samoan Drop for 2. 

Reigns with right hands now. Reigns goes for the big powerbomb but Bryan rolls him up for a close 2 count. Bryan nails a roundhouse kick but can't get the pin. Reigns rolls to the floor to regroup. Bryan attacks and sends Rollins into the announcers table. Bryan brings Reigns back in the ring and hits the big dropkick in the corner. A dropkick for Ambrose. Reigns counters and hits a big clothesline. Bryan with the Yes Lock on Reigns. Orton runs in and breaks it up for the disqualification. 

Winner by DQ: Daniel Bryan 

After the bell, Bryan immediately applies the Yes Lock on Orton but The Shield makes the save. Orton and The Shield beat down Bryan. Orton grabs a steel chair and puts Bryan's head in it like he did The Miz earlier. The Usos, Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler, Rob Van Dam, Titus O'Neil, Darren Young and other WWE Superstars run out for the save. Reigns spears Kofi and goes to work on other stars. The Usos hit a double kick on Reigns, sending him to the floor. RVD takes out another member with a kick. Rollins is the only one left and he takes the big knee from Bryan. Bryan, the Superstars who made the save and the fans all chant "yes!" as Orton and The Shield retreat. Young and O'Neil hoist Bryan up on their shoulders as we go to replays. RAW goes off the air with everyone chanting "yes!" with Bryan. 

WWE Night of Champions Results - September 15, 2013

Quick Results
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* Pre-show match
Five-way number 1 contender Tag Team Turmoil Elimination match
Darren Young and Titus O'Neil defeated 3MB(Drew McIntyre and Heath Slater), Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro, The Usos & Tensai and Brodus Clay

* WWE Intercontinental Title Match 
Curtis Axel (c) defeated Kofi Kingston via  neckbreaker 

* Fatal Four-Way match for the WWE Divas Championship
AJ Lee (c) defeated Natalya, Brie Bella & Naomi
AJ applies the Black Widow on Natalya to retain the title

* World Heavyweight Championship
Rob Van Dam defeated Alberto Del Rio (c) via DisQualification

* The Miz defeated Fandango via figure four submission

* No DisQualification 2 on 1 Elimination Handicap match
CM Punk vs. Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman 
CM Punk defeated Curtis Axel via Anaconda Vise submission
Paul Heyman defeated CM Punk 

* WWE United States Championship
Dean Ambrose (c) defeated Dolph Ziggler

* WWE Tag-team championship
The Shield(Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) (c) defeated Darren Young and Titus O'Neil 

* WWE Championship
Daniel Bryan defeated Randy Orton (c) via flying kick to become new WWE Champion

Detailed Results
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The 2013 WWE Night of Champions Kickoff pre-show starts with Josh Mathews welcoming us as fans pile into the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Mathews is joined by his panel for tonight - Alex Riley, Booker T and Santino Marella. Booker says he's most looking forward to Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton. Santino is looking forward to CM Punk vs. Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman while Riley talks about the Tag Team Turmoil match. He predicts The Shield will drop the belts tonight. 

We go to Renee Young in the social media lounge. Hashtags for tonight are #WWENOC. 

The panel talks about Punk vs. Heyman and Axel. Heyman is backstage looking worried. Brad Maddox walks by and asks if Heyman is okay. Heyman says he is as far from okay as a human being can be. Heyman says Maddox all but signed off on his execution. Heyman is worried about what Punk will do to him. Heyman says maybe he will punch the referee right before Punk can get his hands on him. Maddox isn't sure if that's best for business. Maddox makes the match No DQ and walks off. 

The panel talks about tonight's World Heavyweight Title match now. Santino says Rob Van Dam's experience could be very valuable. Booker says Alberto Del Rio has had a stellar 2013 but predicts RVD will win. Riley also predicts RVD for the win. 

We go to Michael Cole, JBL and Jerry Lawler at ringside. 

Tag Team Turmoil: 3MB vs. Tensai and Brodus Clay vs. The Usos vs. 3MB vs. Darren Young and Titus O'Neil vs. Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro 



We go to the ring and Justin Roberts announces the rules. The winners will face The Shield later on tonight. Out first comes 3MB. It will be Drew McIntyre and Heath Slater in the match. The next team to start the match is Tensai and Brodus Clay. Here they come without Cameron and Naomi. 

Clay and Slater go at it to start the match. Tensai comes in and then Drew tags in. Drew ends up leaping over the top rope and taking out Tensai on the floor. Drew brings it back in the ring but Tensai gets the upperhand and a 2 count. More back and forth. Tensai rolls Drew up. 3MB are eliminated. 3MB attack them after the pin but here comes Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro. They hit the ring and take out 3MB before going to work on Tensai. We cut to a commercial. 

We come back and Cesaro is working on Tensai. Zeb Colter is at ringside. Clay tags in and runs over Cesaro. Clay with a big overhead suplex and a splash in the corner. Clay goes to the top and nails another big splash but Swagger breaks the pin. Swagger takes out Tensai. Clay drops Swagger. Clay works on Cesaro but Swagger has tagged himself in. Clay tries to pin Cesaro but Swagger applies the ankle lock on Clay and he taps out. Tons of Funk has been eliminated. The Usos come out next. 

They all end up out on the floor as The Usos hit the ring. One Uso nails a big splash from the top on Cesaro for a 2 count. More offense from The Usos and a 2 count on Cesaro. Cesaro and Swagger double team in their corner as Swagger tags in. 2 count for Swagger. Cesaro tags back in for more double teaming. Swagger gets in a cheap shot while the referee isn't looking. We cut to another commercial. 

Back from the break and Cesaro crotches one of the Usos on the top. The other leaps out and takes him down. Swagger pulls Uso off the top and applies the ankle lock. He taps out and The Usos are eliminated. Out next come Darren Young and Titus O'Neil. Young gets knocked to the floor. Swagger works Titus over in the corner. Swagger counters and nails a big clothesline. And another. Titus with elbows in the corner and a big overhead slam on Swagger. Swagger ducks a big boot and takes out the knee of Titus. Swagger goes for the ankle lock but Young makes the save. Young dumps Cesaro to the floor. Young waits on the tag as Titus crawls over. Young comes in but Swagger immediately applies the ankle lock. Young rolls through and nails the knees to the gut for the win and #1 contendership. 

Winners and New #1 Contenders: Darren Young and Titus O'Neil 

We go back to the panel to hype tonight's pay-per-view. They talk about tonight's main event for the WWE Title. Santino picks Orton, Booker predicts Bryan, Riley predicts Orton. Mathews thanks his panel and that's it. 

The 2013 WWE Night of Champions pay-per-view kicks off with a promo video. What defines a champion? It shows footage of Bruno Sammartino, Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, The Rock, The Undertaker, Steve Austin, John Cena, Triple H and many others. 

We're live from the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit as Michael Cole welcomes us to Night of Champions. 

We go to the ring and Josh Mathews introduces Triple H. He talks about what's best for business. In tonight's WWE Title match with Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton, there will be no interference from anyone - The Shield, Big Show, nobody. Paul Heyman comes out with WWE Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel. Heyman has left messages with anyone and can't seem to get a reply from Triple H. Heyman says he desperately needs to speak with Triple H and didn't want it to be in public. Triple H cuts him off and says he looks terrible. Triple H asks when was the last time Heyman slept or showered. Heyman kisses up to Triple H. 

Heyman respects Triple H but doesn't think he made the right decision about his match tonight. Fans start chanting for CM Punk. Heyman talks about what Punk wants to do to him. Heyman begs Triple H to do what's best for business - cancel the match with Punk tonight. Fans chant "no" to Heyman. Triple H reminds him the match is now No DQ. Triple H says there's no reason to be scared because Heyman doesn't even have to tag in if he doesn't want to. Triple H tells him to let Axel handle Punk because Heyman believes in Axel, right? Heyman doesn't seem too sure. Triple H says the match stays how it is. Heyman goes to walk off and Axel takes the mic. Heyman asks what he's doing. Axel asks if this is funny to Triple H. Axel says something personal must be going on. Axel reminds Triple H that he beat him a few months back. Heyman tries to interrupt but Triple H brushes him off. Triple H says after all, this is Night of Champions where all championships are defended. Triple H says he will walk backstage and the first person he sees gets a title shot. That match takes place now. Triple H heads to the back as Heyman argues with Axel. 

WWE Intercontinental Title Match: Kofi Kingston vs. Curtis Axel 



Heyman takes the mic and isn't happy about the match. They argue as Kofi Kingston makes his way out to the ring. Heyman sits at ringside as the match begins. They lock up and go at it. Kofi with a 2 count and Axel retreats to the corner. More back and forth. Kofi sends Axel to the floor. Kofi with kicks and a 2 count. Axel comes back with a nice dropkick of his own. Axel clotheslines Kofi to the floor. Axel tries to whip Kofi into the steps but Kofi leaps on the turnbuckles and splashes Axel on the floor. Kofi brings it back in the ring for a 2 count. 

Axel turns it around now and drops Kofi hard in the corner. 2 count by Axel. Axel with punches and an elbow to the head now. A side headlock keeps Kofi grounded. Axel with a big throw. More back and forth. Axel levels Kofi with a clothesline and covers for another 2 count. Axel stomps on Kofi as fans chant for him. Axel with knees to the gut. More offense from Axel. Kofi turns it around finally and plants Axel on the mat. Axel runs into boots in the corner. Kofi with a huge crossbody for a close 2 count. 

Kofi gets the crowd hype and nails the Boom Drop. Kofi calls for Trouble In Paradise but Axel ducks and rams him back into the corner. Axel with shoulder thrusts now. The referee backs him off. Kofi catches him with a kick in the corner. Kofi comes leaping off the top but Axel dropkicks him in mid-air for another close 2 count. More back and forth. Kofi rolls Axel up for another close count. Axel runs over Kofi for another 2 count. More offense by Axel. Axel blocks SOS and ducks Trouble In Paradise. Axel goes for his finisher but Kofi nails SOS for another very close pin attempt. Kofi with kicks as Axel gets up. Kofi ends up on Axel's shoulders and gets dropped over the top rope. Axel nails the neckbreaker finisher for the win. 

Winner: Curtis Axel 

After the match, Heyman comes in the ring, still looking worried, but poses with Axel and applauds him. Axel stands over Kofi with the belt and holds it high in the air. 

In a poll on WWE's website, fans have voted Chris Jericho as the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all-time. 

Rob Van Dam is backstage with Ricardo Rodriguez, who is wearing his arm sling. RVD asks if he's going to be alright tonight. Ricardo says he will be a lot better when RVD wins the World Heavyweight Title. RVD has Ricardo say different things in Spanish. 

WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee is skipping around. She runs into Layla, Aksana and Alicia Fox. She wants them to go out with her and show what a real Diva looks like defending her title. Alicia says they are done siding with AJ. Alicia and Aksana walk off. AJ screams that they're nothing without her. Layla chats with AJ but also walks off to catch up with them. 

WWE Divas Title Fatal 4 Way: Natalya vs. Naomi vs. Brie Bella vs. AJ Lee 



We go to the ring and out first comes Natalya followed by Naomi and then Brie Bella. WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee is out next. 

The feed cuts out and comes back with Brie Bella in control. Naomi dropkicks her. Brie and Naomi go at it now. Naomi with a big headscissors for a 2 count. They collide and both go down. AJ comes in and rolls Natalya up for 2. Natalya and AJ in a shoving match now. AJ nails a forearm. Natalya slaps her. Naomi with a Rear View on Natalya for a 2 count. Brie and Naomi go back at it now. Natalya gets Brie on her shoulders. Brie brings her to the mat but runs into Naomi's boot. Natalya rolls Brie up for 2. Naomi misses a big splash on Natalya. AJ dumps Naomi and Natalya to the floor. Naomi fights back in with kicks. AJ pulls Naomi off the apron and she hits her face. Natalya gets rolled up by Brie for a 2 count. 

The Sharpshooter is blocked. Natalya slams Brie on top of Naomi. Their shoulders are down and the referee isn't counting. Natalya finally goes over and applies a double Sharpshooter on Brie and Naomi. AJ breaks it up and attacks from behind. AJ applies the Black Widow on Natalya for the win. 

Winner: AJ Lee 

We go back to Josh Mathews and his panel. Booker T predicts Rob Van Dam will step up tonight. Santino and Riley also think RVD will win tonight. 

World Heavyweight Title Match: Rob Van Dam vs. Alberto Del Rio 



We go to the ring and out comes Rob Van Dam to a big pop. Ricardo Rodriguez is with him. World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio is out next. Lilian Garcia does official ring introductions but Ricardo handles the intro for the challenger. 

Despite what was said on SmackDown, Ricardo is still in RVD's corner. The bell rings and they go at it. RVD gets hit with a big kick early on. RVD with some offense in the corner. RVD with a spin kick in the corner. RVD rolls and catapults Del Rio across the ring. RVD with a standing moonsault for a 2 count. Del Rio with a big dropkick to the side of the head. Del Rio misses a shot and ends up on the floor. RVD poses for the fans and nails a moonsault from the apron to the floor. RVD kicks Del Rio into the barrier and stops the count. RVD drops Del Rio on top of the barrier and leaps from the apron, nailing the spinning kick. 

They go at it on the apron. Del Rio drops RVD over the top rope and sends him to the floor. Del Rio runs the ropes and nails a flying headbutt out to the floor. Del Rio throws RVD hard into the barrier. Del Rio brings it back in the ring with a headlock. RVD with a roll up for 2. Del Rio with a suplex and a kick to the head. Del Rio keeps control and grounds Del Rio with a headlock. Fans chant for RVD but Del Rio backdrops him. RVD goes to the apron but Del Rio nails a big enziguri and sends RVD back to the floor. Del Rio goes for another suicide dive but RVD moves and Del Rio lands on the floor. RVD brings it back in the ring and nails clotheslines and a kick for a 2 count. Del Rio with right hands now. Del Rio runs into an elbow. RVD with another thrust kick for a 2 count.

RVD goes to the top and nails another big kick. RVD misses Rolling Thunder and Del Rio nails a Backstabber for a close 2 count. Del Rio with thrusts in the corner. Del Rio slaps RVD around now. Del Rio takes RVD up for a super inverted suplex but RVD fights him off. RVD sends Del Rio to the mat. RVD nails a senton for a 2 count. They get up and trade shots in the middle of the ring now. Del Rio with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Del Rio stomps on RVD's back and covers for 2. Del Rio goes for the cross armbreaker but RVD blocks it. RVD with a scissors takedown for a 2 count. RVD slams Del Rio and hits the split-legged moonsault for another 2 count. Del Rio with an armbar takedown and a superkick to the face for a 2 count. Del Rio keeps control and goes back to the top. Del Rio comes off the top but RVD catches him with a heel kick. RVD with a leg drop. RVD goes up top for the Five Star Frogsplash but Del Rio gets his knees up. Del Rio with the cross armbreaker in the middle of the ring. RVD tries to get to the ropes but Del Rio pulls him back. He finally makes it and the hold is broken. Del Rio won't let go of the hold and keeps it locked past the referee's 5 count for the disqualification. 

Winner by DQ: Rob Van Dam 

After the match, Lilian Garcia makes the announcements. Del Rio poses with the belt before going back to work on RVD. Del Rio stomps away and goes out after a steel chair. Ricardo grabs it and stops him. RVD gets up and drops Del Rio with a DDT. RVD positions Del Rio in the corner and climbs up on the opposite corner. Ricardo positions the steel chair on Del Rio. RVD leaps from one corner of the ring to the other and dropkicks the chair into Del Rio with a Van Terminator. RVD poses with the World Title as doctors check on Del Rio at ringside. We go to replays. 

Curtis Axel is backstage with his Intercontinental Title, looking happy and ready for another match. Heyman is dressed in all black and doesn't look happy. He talks to Axel about what's at stake tonight. Heyman says he won't be here to help Axel any more if he gets left in the ring with CM Punk tonight. Heyman says he has believed in Axel since day one but tonight, he needs Axel to believe in Axel. 

In a poll on WWE's website, fans have voted Booker T as the greatest World Heavyweight Champion of all-time, beating out guys like Edge, The Undertaker and Ric Flair. 

Triple H is backstage on the phone. He hangs up when Randy Orton walks in. Orton doesn't understand why Triple H has banned interference from tonight's main event. Triple H just wants to make sure he chose the right guy when he chose Orton as the face of WWE. Orton laughs, said he did and walks off. 

Fandango vs. The Miz 



Fandango and Summer Rae come out dancing. Out next is The Miz. 

The match starts and they go at it. Some stalling early on. Miz mocks Fandango and makes a comeback. Summer gets on the apron and distracts Miz, allowing Fandango to knock him off the top. Fandango stomps away now. Fandango with a running knee to the gut for a 2 count. Another pin attempt by Fandango before he keeps Miz grounded with a body scissors. Fandango gets sent out to the floor. Miz attacks from the apron and they both go down on the floor. They come back in and Miz gets the 2 count. The match goes on and fans start chanting for tables. More back and forth. Fandango misses the top rope leg drop. They trade roll ups. Miz locks in the Figure Four for the win. 

Winner: The Miz 

We get a National Guard video and a shout-out to members of the Detroit National Guard in the crowd. 

We get a promo for the feud between CM Punk and Paul Heyman. 

No DQ Handicap Elimination Match: CM Punk vs. Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman 



We go to the ring and out first comes WWE Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel and his partner Paul Heyman. CM Punk is out next to a big pop. Punk comes out with a kendo stick and is ready to fight. Heyman rolls out of the ring with Axel. We see Axel also has a kendo stick in hand now. Punk starts out with kendo sticks to Axel. Punk chokes Axel with the stick and drops him. Punk leaps out to the floor and takes out Heyman. Punk rolls Heyman in the ring and goes to hit him with a kendo stick shot but Axel makes the save with a low blow. Heyman retreats to the floor as Axel goes to work on Punk. 

Axel with kendo stick shots to Punk now. 2 count by Axel. Heyman yells that he believes in Axel. Axel brings a steel chair in the ring as a "walrus" chant starts up. Punk fights back and blocks the chair shot. Axel turns it back around with a big dropkick. Fans chant for tables. Axel keeps control as Heyman warms up on the floor. Axel brings a table out from under the ring and the fans pop. Axel brings it in the ring and sets the table up in the corner. Axel goes to suplex Punk through the table but Punk blocks it. Punk turns it around but Axel blocks Punk's suplex attempts. Axel nails a snap suplex on the mat for a 2 count. Axel drops an elbow from the corner and covers for another pin attempt. Axel with a headlock now. Axel misses another shot from the corner. Punk sends Axel flying into a steel chair that was propped up in the corner. 

Punk comes back with offense and hits a swinging neckbreaker. Punk with the running knee in the corner and a clothesline. Punk goes to the top for the elbow drop but Axel rolls to the floor. Punk runs the ropes for a suicide dive to the floor but Axel dodges it and hits Punk with a steel chair. Axel brings Punk back in the ring for a 2 count. Axel nails a swinging neckbreaker for a 2 count now. Axel with right hands to the back of the head. Axel grabs a kendo stick and wails away on Punk. Axel slides out of GTS. Punk nails him with a kendo stick. Punk nails GTS and applies the Anaconda Vise. Axel taps out and is eliminated. 

Punk keeps the hold applied for a few more seconds and starts smiling. Heyman takes off for the back but Punk chases him up the ramp, across the stag and into the crowd. Punk catches Heyman when he gets back into the ring. Punk pulls Heyman's face up by his nose and smacks him around. Heyman pleads with Punk and hugs him. Punk laughs and beats Heyman with the kendo stick. Punk unloads as Heyman screams. Punk pulls a chain and handcuffs out of his boot. Punk fastens Heyman's arms behind his back. Punk beats Heyman some more with the kendo stick. 

Punk continues and spits in Heyman's face. Ryback runs down, Punk turns around and Ryback sends him crashing through the table propped up in the corner. Ryback rolls Heyman on top of Punk for the win. 

Winner: Paul Heyman 

After the bell, Ryback rolls Heyman out of the ring and carries him to the back on his shoulder. Punk is laid out in the ring. We go to replays. We come back and officials are checking on Punk in the ring. Punk gets up and he's pissed, shoving away one of the referees. Fans chant for Punk as he exits the ring. 

We go back to the panel to discuss what's happened so far tonight. 

WWE United States Title Match: Dolph Ziggler vs. Dean Ambrose 



We go to the ring and out first comes The Shield through the crowd. WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose heads to the ring by himself. Out next comes Dolph Ziggler. They lock up to start the match. Ziggler takes Ambrose down from behind. Ziggler with a quick pin attempt. They lock up and go to the ropes. They lock up again and Ambrose takes Ziggler down. More back and forth. Ambrose tries to play mind games and Ziggler dropkicks him. Ziggler starts dropping elbows on Ambrose. 2 count for Ziggler. Ziggler clotheslines Ambrose to the floor and falls over with him. Ziggler brings it back in the ring and goes to work in the corner. Ambrose turns it around and they trade shots in the corner. Ambrose keeps Ziggler on the mat now. 

They trade pin attempts and Ziggler blocks a suplex. Ambrose runs into an elbow. They end up on top. Ambrose climbs up for a superplex and sends Ziggler flying to the mat after some back and forth. Ambrose goes back to the top but Ziggler runs up and drops Ambrose to the mat face first. Ziggler with a 2 count. More back and forth. Ziggler with a big clothesline for another pin attempt. Ziggler counters another move and locks in a sleeper hold. Ambrose backdrops him and breaks it up. Ambrose covers for a 2 count. Ziggler blocks another move and rolls Ambrose up. Ziggler misses the leg drop. Ambrose with a roll up. Ziggler nails the Fame-asser for a 2 count. 

More pin attempts by Ziggler. He misses a big splash in the corner. Ambrose plants Ziggler with his finisher for the win. 

Winner: Dean Ambrose 

After the match, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns come in to celebrate with Ambrose. 

In another poll on WWE's website, fans have voted Sting as the greatest United States Champion of all-time. He beat out names like Ricky Steamboat and Harley Race. 

WWE Tag Team Title Match: Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns vs. Darren Young and Titus O'Neil 



WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns wait in the ring as Darren Young and Titus O'Neil make their way out. Titus and Rollins start things off. Rollins stalls and slaps Titus. Rollins ducks a shot but Titus grabs him. Rollins ducks again and runs the ropes. Titus grabs him in mid-air and just tosses him aside. 

Young tags in and goes at it with Rollins. Young with a big shot on Rollins for a 2 count. Reigns comes in and works over Young into the corner. Young fights out and sends Reigns to the floor. Rollins comes in but Young grabs him for his finisher. Rollins slides out but runs into a big elbow from Young for a 2 count. Titus tags back in and slaps Rollins in the corner. Titus blows his whistle while stomping on Rollins in the corner. Reigns gets sent back to the floor. Young chases Rollins around the ring. Young slips and drops Reigns with a right. Young comes back in the ring and Rollins catches him, dropping him over the top rope. Reigns tags in and they double team Young now. 

Young gets knocked back to the floor by Reigns. Reigns with a high knee to the face. Reigns brings it back in and covers Young for a 2 count. Rollins comes back in and takes Young to the mat. Young fights out but Rollins floors him with a clothesline. Rollins slaps Young around. Young ducks a clothesline and nails a belly-to-belly on Rollins. Titus looks to tag in but in comes Reigns to stop him. Reigns trash talks Titus but turns around to Young dropping him. Young sends Reigns back into the corner again. Rollins tries to stop the tag and gets backdropped. Titus runs in and levels Rollins for a close 2 count. Titus with splashes for Reigns and Rollins. Reigns goes down after a big knee. Titus unloads on Rollins and tosses him over his head. Rollins counters but gets nailed with a sitdown powerbomb. Titus holds it for a 2 count as Reigns makes the save. Young ends up down on the floor by Reigns. The referee is distracted with Young, allowing Reigns to sneak a spear in on Titus. Rollins covers for the win. 

Winners: Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns 

After the match, we go to replays. Ambrose, Rollins and Reigns stand tall in the ring with their titles. 

We get a look back at what happened with CM Punk, Paul Heyman and Ryback. 

In a poll on WWE's website, fans have voted DX (Triple H and Shawn Michaels) as the greatest Tag Team Champions of all-time. 

We get a promo video for tonight's main event. 

WWE Title Match: Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton 



We go to the ring and out first comes Daniel Bryan to a huge pop from the crowd. Fans chant for Bryan while we wait. Out next comes WWE Champion Randy Orton to a mixed reaction. 

Fans on WWE.com voted Hulk Hogan as the greatest WWE Champion of all-time, beating out Triple H, CM Punk, John Cena and Steve Austin. Orton poses in the corners as Bryan looks on. We get official ring introductions from Justin Roberts. They lock up and Bryan takes Orton down by his arm. Orton breaks it with a headbutt and takes Bryan down with a headlock. Orton drops Bryan with a shoulder and poses. They run the ropes and Bryan hits a big knee to the gut. Bryan with kicks in the corner now. Bryan works on Orton's arm before hitting him with more kicks to the back. Bryan mounts Orton with right hands in the corner now. Orton turns it around and hits a backbreaker coming out of the corner. 

Orton with more offense and a big clothesline in the corner. Orton with a 2 count. Orton stomps on Bryan now. Bryan makes a comeback but Orton cuts him off and drops him over the top rope. Orton with a 2 count. Orton keeps Bryan grounded with another headlock. Bryan runs the ropes and tackles Orton. Bryan with right hands. Orton gets up and hits another big clothesline and the fans boo. Orton with a 2 count. Orton stomps on Bryan some more now. Orton with another 2 count. Orton mounts Bryan in the corner with right hands now. Orton with a headbutt in the corner. Bryan comes back with a clothesline. Bryan rallies with the fans and hits the big missile dropkick in the corner, and another. Bryan with kicks in the corner now. Orton retreats to the floor but Bryan leaps out with a suicide dive. 

They come back in and Bryan nails a missile dropkick from the top. Bryan takes Orton back down on the floor now. Bryan brings it in but Orton goes back out. Bryan goes for another suicide dive but this time Orton stops him in mid-air with a big right hand. Orton hits the draping DDT from the apron to the floor and Bryan hits hard. Orton comes back in the ring while Bryan makes it in at 9. Orton poses for the fans and mocks Bryan before getting ready for a RKO. Bryan blocks it and dropkicks Orton into the referee. The referee gets knocked out of the ring. 

Another referee comes down. Orton fights off a Yes Lock attempt and dropkicks Bryan for a 2 count. Orton goes for a second rope draping DDT but Bryan fights out and applies the Yes Lock in the middle of the ring. Orton finally makes it to the ropes and breaks the hold. Bryan unloads with kicks to Orton, taking him to the corner. Bryan goes for the missile dropkick but Orton moves and Bryan lands hard on the mat. Orton with a 2 count. Orton takes Bryan up top and hits him with a headbutt and punches. Bryan slips out and Orton gets caught on the top. Bryan turns Orton upside down in the corner and hits him with kicks. Bryan runs and hits the low dropkick on Orton. Bryan takes Orton back to the top but Orton is dazed. Orton fights Bryan off and knocks him to the mat. Bryan runs back up but Orton is still dazed on the top. Bryan goes for a superplex and nails it. Bryan hung on in the corner and never hit the mat. It looked like Orton hit hard on the back of his head. Bryan climbs up and nails the flying headbutt for a 2 count. 

The original referee is back in the match now. Bryan unloads on Orton with kicks to the chest. Orton blocks the roundhouse and tosses Bryan over his head. Bryan blocks a RKO and backslides Orton. Orton slides through. Bryan hits him in the back of the head and nails the flying kick for the win and the WWE Title. 

Winner and New WWE Champion: Daniel Bryan 

After the match, Bryan stands over Orton with the belt and has some words for him. Bryan celebrates in the corner as we go to replays. Night of Champions goes off the air with Bryan celebrating with fans at ringside.