Quick Results
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* Natalya, Naomi, and Brie Bella defeated Layla, Aksana, and Alicia Fox via DisQualification
* The Miz defeated Fandango, R-Truth and The Great Khali in a dance contest
* Santino Marella defeated Damien Sandow via cobra
* Non-title match
Alberto Del Rio defeated Ricardo Rodriguez
* Non-title match
Dolph Ziggler defeated Dean Ambrose via DisQualification when Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins interfered
* The Shield defeated Dolph Ziggler and The Usos
Detailed Results
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The Smackdown video plays, and we're brought into the arena as Michael Cole welcomes us to the show alongside JBL. Tonight, Edge will host The Cutting Edge with special guests WWE Champion Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan.
The Big Show's music hits, and he makes his way to the ring to a nice reception. Cole announces that Triple H told him in an interview earlier in the day that Big Show will be punished for his actions on Monday Night RAW tonight.
Big Show grabs a microphone, and he's holding a piece of paper in his hand. Big Show reads, "I come out here tonight to humbly apologize for my abhorrent behavior on Monday Night RAW. I apologize to Triple H for not doing the simple job I was asked to do on Monday night. I apologize to the other superstars for setting a poor example as a locker room leader. Most of all, I apologize to the entire WWE Universe for just simply letting you down." Big Show looks angry at the end of the prewritten apology.
Triple H's music hits, and Big Show looks even more infuriated. Triple H welcomes the crowd to Friday Night Smackdown. Triple H thanks Big Show for his apology. He doesn't think it was very sincere, but it was an apology nonetheless. Triple H wants him to understand that he's not trying to pick on him. He wants Big Show to be a businessman. Big Show is a leader of the roster. Like Booker T said, he just needs Big Show to be professional. Triple H says in any business if the COO of the company asks you to do something and you refuse, it is grounds for dismissal. Triple H begins to say that he has no choice, but Big Show tells him not to do this. Triple H says he's not going to fire him, but he is going to suspend him for the night without pay. That may not seem like a big deal to most, but for Big Show a night without pay really stings because he's broke. Triple H tells him to get going.
Big Show goes to leave the ring, but The Shield's music hits. They make their way to the ring through the crowd. Big Show waits in the ring for them. They surround Big Show and viciously start triple-teaming him. Big Show soon pushes them all off him and begins to fight back. Big Show gets the advantage for a bit, but they soon take him down again. Dean Ambrose then dropkicks Big Show out of the ring.
Big Show gets on the commentary table as The Shield stands in front of him. Seth Rollins clips him in the knee, and Roman Reigns cracks him in the back with a chair. Big Show soon punches the chair back into Reigns' face before knocking Rollins off the table. Big Show tosses Ambrose before leaping off the table for a spear on Reigns!
Big Show throws Reigns into the ring as the crowd chants his name. Big Show goes for a double chokeslam on Ambrose and Reigns, but he lets them go to swat Rollins out of the air. Big Show goes to give Rollins a Knockout Punch, but Reigns comes up from behind and viciously beats him down with the chair! Reigns screams at Big Show to stay down as he hits him with the chair one more time. Ambrose screams that they didn't want to do that. They then give Big Show the Triple Powerbomb. They stand over Big Show as their music plays.
Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman will have an interview with Michael Cole later tonight.
**Commercial**
WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee is skipping her way down to the ring. She'll be on commentary for the next match.
Layla, Aksana, and Alicia Fox vs. Natalya, Naomi, and Brie Bella
Brie Bella will start the match against Aksana. They circle the ring, and Bella kicks her down. Aksana slaps her, but Bella knees her down and slams her on her face. Brie talks some trash to AJ before Alicia slaps her. Bella brings her into the ring the hard way, and a brawl breaks out with all six members. The action clears, and Bella hits a face-buster on Aksana. Aksana pushes her away and tags in Alicia Fox. Naomi is tagged in as well.
Naomi takes her down with a hurricanrana before hitting the Rear View. Alicia immediately takes her down with a clothesline for a two count. Alicia applies a front face lock, but Naomi gets out with a back body drop. Aksana and Natalya are tagged in. Natalya hits a discus clothesline before going for the Sharpshooter. AJ quickly runs in the ring, and the bell is called for.
Winners by Disqualification: Natalya, Naomi, and Brie Bella
Naomi, Brie, and Natalya surround AJ. Natalya says she's not a champion. Natalya slaps her, and Brie hits the X-Factor. Naomi follows up with a jumping calf kick. Natalya goes for the Sharpshooter, but Layla, Aksana, and Alicia Fox pull AJ out of the ring.
Dolph Ziggler will take on Dean Ambrose later tonight.
Vickie Guerrero is seen walking backstage. She has an announcement, and she'll give it next.
**Commercial**
Lilian Garcia asks the crowd to welcome Vickie Guerrero, who is already in the ring. EXCUSE ME! Vickie says it's time for "Dancing With The WWE Superstars." R-Truth is the first contestant. The next one is Fandango. He comes out to the ring dancing with Summer Rae.
Vickie asks if they're ready, but The Miz interrupts her. The Miz comes out to a nice reception wearing a fake afro and doing some really bad dancing. Miz says you can't have a "Dancing With The WWE Superstars" without the most must-see WWE superstar of all-time. Tonight, he's not The Miz. He's "Mizco Inferno." Miz then takes a sparkling pink jacket from an audience member. Vickie is angry with him for interrupting, but she says he'll be in the competition.
The Great Khali's music hits, and he makes his way to the ring. Khali gets in the ring, and he says he wants to dance. Vickie says, "The more the merrier."
R-Truth is first, and he does some break dance moves. Fandango is up next, and the crowd is already booing. He then does some ballroom dancing with Summer Rae. The Miz is next, and he does some twerking. I wish I never had to write a sentence like that. The Great Khali is the last one up, and he just does some sidesteps while raising his arms.
Vickie says it's time for the WWE Universe to vote. Their applause will determine the winner. Vickie calls out their names. The Miz gets the biggest reception, and he is declared the winner.
Fandango says the three of them are a disgrace to the art of dance. He goes for a cheap shot, but Miz and R-Truth take care of him with a double back body drop. Miz then throws him out of the ring. Miz and R-Truth dance as the segment ends.
The Cutting Edge returns with special guests WWE Champion Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan.
**Commercial**
A video airs for the debut of Los Matadores. They are coming soon.
Ryback is the newest member of the Smackdown broadcast team. He's backstage for an interview. Ryback says he's multitalented. Many people don't know that he's a concert pianist nor do they know his linguistic skills. He happens to be a great interviewer. His guest comes up, and his name is Robert Evans. He's from Ottawa. Ryback says he looks like he's dressed to compete before asking his height and weight. He's 6'4 and 185 pounds. Ryback says he probably has a dream of being a superstar and in the main event. Evans says that is true. Ryback says one day Evans hopes to be in the ring with someone like himself. Ryback says he likes that people have dreams. He also has dreams, and he viciously slaps Evans down. Ryback says his dream is beating the holy hell out of people like Robert Evans. Ryback asks for a comment, and Evans lets out a sound of pain.
Vickie Guerrero is in her office, and Ricardo Rodriguez walks in. Vickie says in the interest of what is best for business, he will not be in Rob Van Dam's corner at Night of Champions. She fears for his safety. Rodriguez tries to plead his case in Spanish. They go back and forth. If Rodriguez wants to be at ringside at Night of Champions, then Rob Van Dam will be in his corner when he takes on Alberto Del Rio tonight. Rodriguez doesn't like that, but Vickie says she's done.
Michael Cole will interview Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman later tonight.
Damien Sandow makes his way to the ring with his WWE World Heavyweight Championship Money in the Bank contract. He'll be in action, next.
**Commercial**
Damien Sandow calls the Canadian fans, "Slack jawed mouth breathers." As the Intellectual Savior and uncrowned World Champion, he is going to defeat Santino Marella and set them all free from the inadequacies of their own self-imposed ignorance. Sandow says, "Eh?" before saying, "You're welcome!"
Damien Sandow vs. Santino Marella
They lock up, and Sandow powers him to the corner. Santino threatens the Cobra, and Sandow backs away. Sandow knees him in the midsection before head-butting him down. Sandow stomps away at him before dropping some knees for a two count. Sandow knees away at him some more before hitting a side leg sweep. Sandow hits the Cubito Aequet for a near fall. Sandow applies an abdominal stretch, but Santino counters into a back suplex. Santino hits a hip toss followed by a falling head-butt. Santino takes out the Cobra, but Sandow knocks him down. Sandow sends him to the corner, but he misses a shoulder thrust. Sandow hits the ring post shoulder first. Santino then lets the Cobra strike for the win.
Winner by Pinfall: Santino Marella
Michael Cole will interview Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman, next.
**Commercial**
Michael Cole is in the ring. He says CM Punk will be a handicap elimination match at Night of Champions against his guests, Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman. They come out to the ring to jeers from the crowd. Heyman doesn't look happy at all. Axel pats him on the back before they make their way to the ring. Heyman's eyes are bloodshot, and he's still unshaven.
Cole has a video air of the relationship between Paul Heyman and CM Punk. Cole says for 434 days, CM Punk held the WWE Championship, and Heyman was at his side every step of the way. As soon as Punk lost the title, their relationship fractured before blowing apart. Punk guaranteed that he would get his hands on Heyman this Sunday. Cole asks for their plan to not let that happen.
Curtis Axel asks what is wrong with Michael Cole. Can't he see that Heyman is stressed out? All this speculation is tantamount to hyperbole. It's ridiculous. Punk won't get to Heyman this Sunday because Punk can't beat Curtis Axel.
Heyman asks if Cole thinks that he doesn't understand what he's doing. Just because he has a "persecution complex" doesn't mean that he's not being persecuted. He's not a fighter or a man of war. He is an advocate of peace, which is why he comes with great humility. He hereby calls for a public boycott of this Sunday's WWE Night of Champions PPV. Heyman asks if they really need to spend their money to see the destruction of him? Isn't there a college fund for their kids? This is what they'll spend their cash on. If they buy WWE Night of Champions, you're going to see Punk get his hands on him. With all due respect to Curtis Axel, he taught Punk how to turn the system against itself. That means Punk will find a way to get past his client. It's not because he's better than Axel, but it's because Punk was his prodigal son. If you don't boycott WWE Night of Champions, Punk is going to hand him such a beating.
Punk doesn't want to wrestle him. Punk is going to slaughter him to the point where this is the last time you'll ever see him. The crowd cheers that. Heyman wants to state publically that if this is the last time you'll see him, he wants them to know that he'll always love CM Punk. However, he'll never forgive all the fans. Heyman then leaves with Axel as the crowd sings "Kiss Him Goodbye."
They replay the vicious beating The Shield gave to the Big Show earlier tonight.
Alberto Del Rio's music hits. He'll be in action against Ricardo Rodriguez, next.
**Commercial**
Alberto Del Rio vs. Ricardo Rodriguez w/ Rob Van Dam
Del Rio immediately begins punching Rodriguez down at the sound of the bell. Del Rio talks trash to RVD before powering him to the corner. Del Rio hits a step-up enzuigiri before stomping him down. Rodriguez does the RVD chant before saying "ADR!" Rodriguez hits him with a dropkick and rolls him up for a two count. Del Rio immediately kicks him in the face before head-butting him. Rodriguez kicks him in the head. Del Rio charges into the boots before Rodriguez follows up with a tornado DDT for a near fall!
Rodriguez goes to the top rope, and Del Rio crotches him up there. Del Rio takes RVD down at ringside. Del Rio then hits Rodriguez with a nasty looking reverse superplex for the win!
Winner by Pinfall: Alberto Del Rio
Del Rio applies the Cross Arm Breaker to Rodriguez after the match. He lets it go to try and cut RVD off, but RVD catches him with a thrust kick to the throat. RVD punches away at him before hitting the Five Star Frog Splash. Del Rio rolls out of the ring in pain as RVD picks up the World Heavyweight Championship.
A video airs highlighting the feud between Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan.
Dolph Ziggler makes his way to the ring. He'll be in action against Dean Ambrose, next.
**Commercial**
Dolph Ziggler vs. Dean Ambrose
They circle the ring, and Ziggler takes him down with a waistlock. Ziggler elbows him before applying a front face lock. Ambrose fights up and puts him in the corner. Ziggler blocks a punch and hits some of his own in the corner. The referee backs Ziggler away. Ambrose then begins to punch away at Ziggler. Ambrose chops him before elbowing him in the face. Ambrose bounces him off the turnbuckle before sending him hard into the opposite one. Ambrose stomps on his hand before punching him down. Ambrose sends him to the ropes, but he lowers his head and eats a kick. Ziggler ducks a clothesline and hits a running cross-body block. Ziggler punches away until Ambrose gets out of the ring.
Ziggler chases Ambrose back into the ring. Ambrose punches and kicks away at him as he gets in. Ambrose drops an elbow for a two count. Ambrose pulls on the hair before rubbing his face into the mat. Ambrose applies a modified chin lock, but Ziggler soon fights up. Ambrose stops the momentum before talking some trash. Ziggler punches back before countering a back suplex by flipping to his feet. Ziggler then dropkicks him in the face. Ziggler then drops a bunch of elbows in succession. Ziggler goes for an avalanche in the corner, but Ambrose moves.
**Commercial**
We come back from the break to see Ambrose stomp Ziggler in the midsection. Ambrose ties the legs up in a death-lock before applying a chin lock. Ziggler bites him to get out of it. Ambrose punches away at him before hitting a body slam. Ambrose goes to the second rope for a diving punch, but Ziggler gets a boot up into his face.
Ziggler avalanches Ambrose before viciously punching away at him. Ziggler hits a jumping clothesline for a two count. Ambrose ducks a famouser and rolls him up, but Ziggler rolls through for a two count. Ziggler elbows him in the face and goes for the Zig-Zag, but Ambrose holds the ropes. Ambrose applies a sleeper hold, but Ziggler stuns him with a jawbreaker. Ziggler then hits the famouser, but The Shield interferes.
Winner by Disqualification: Dolph Ziggler
The Shield begins to attack Ziggler until The Usos run down to break it up.
EXCUSE ME! Vickie Guerrero says it looks like Ziggler has his United States Title opportunity because of the disqualification. Since the Usos want to stick their nose in his business, she's making this a six-man tag team match.
**Commercial**
Dolph Ziggler and The Usos vs. The Shield
We join the match in progress to see Ziggler punching away at Rollins. Ziggler hits a back body drop before talking trash to Ambrose. Ziggler elbows Rollins before knocking Ambrose off the apron. Rollins then takes him down. Reigns is tagged in, and he punches away at Ziggler. Reigns shoulders him in the midsection before tagging Ambrose in. Ambrose taunts Ziggler. Ziggler punches away at him, but Ambrose knees him down for a two count. Rollins is tagged back in, and he knees away at Ziggler. Rollins stomps him down, and The Shield gets some cheap shots in. Reigns is tagged back in, and he punches Ziggler in the ribs. Reigns head-butts him down for a one count. Reigns applies a front face-lock. Ziggler fights up, but Reigns uppercuts him down. Ambrose tags in, and he punches Ziggler down. Ambrose rubs his forearm in Ziggler's face a few times before hitting a front dropkick. Ambrose talks some trash before charging him, but this time Ziggler pulls the top rope down. Ambrose flies out of the ring.
Reigns is tagged in, and he shoves Ziggler to the corner. Reigns charges, but Ziggler sidesteps him. Rollins tags in, and Ziggler kicks him away. Jimmy Uso is tagged in, and he kicks away at him before hitting a full nelson sit-out bomb. Rollins avoids a running butt bump, but he can't avoid the Samoan Drop. Ambrose breaks it up, and Ziggler takes him out of the ring. Rollins snaps Jimmy off the top rope, but Jey Uso breaks it up. Reigns spears him, but Jimmy superkicks him before he can do any more damage. Jimmy superkicks Rollins and goes for a Superfly Splash, but Rollins gets the knees up. Rollins then picks up the victory.
Winners by Pinfall: The Shield
The Cutting Edge with Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan is next.
**Commercial**
The Cutting Edge w/ Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan
WWE Hall of Famer Edge makes his way to the ring to a tremendous reception from the Canadian faithful. Tony Chimel does an extra high pitches "Suuuperstar" for him. They then show footage of The Shield attacking Christian on RAW to hurt Edge.
Edge says Triple H has decided to allow him to come and host The Cutting Edge because it is what's good for business. The crowd chants "Good for business!" Edge says the thing is the only reason he's here is for each and every one of the fans. That doesn't mean that he'll forget what happened between him and Triple H on RAW. He won't forget how Triple H married into a cushy job and lost his genitals. He also won't forget what happened to his best friend Christian when his goon squad took him out. Edge says he knows Christian is watching. When he comes back, it's not for "one more match." He should come back and tear them apart.
Edge says The Cutting Edge is where they cut through the crap. It's time to bring out his guests. They are the two men that will compete for the WWE Championship at Night of Champions. First out is the WWE Champion Randy Orton. Orton comes out clutching his WWE Championship to a chorus of boos. Edge then introduces Daniel Bryan, who comes out to his customary great reception full of "YES" chants.
Edge says there is an awkward amount of testosterone in here. Edge says he knows how these things turn out. Edge asks Orton how it feels to be a sellout. Orton asks if these are Edge's tough questions. These questions sound like a cheap shot from a guy who is jealous that he's been champion ten times whereas he's a washed up talk show host who can't wrestle anymore. Bryan tells Orton to show some respect. Edge says Orton forgets that he's an eleven-time champion, but this is about the fact that Bryan will beat Orton at the PPV. Edge tells Orton to continue.
Orton says he's not a sellout. He did what Bryan, Edge, and the crowd would have done. He took advantage of an opportunity that was presented to him. Triple H, Stephanie, and Mr. McMahon all looked to him to be the face of the WWE. After ten years of John Cena, they needed a change. Daniel Bryan isn't a part of that change. Bryan is a great wrestler, and he has a good following. Bryan is good for business, but he's best for business.
Edge says he knows what is best for business as well as the crowd. The crowd chants "YES!" Edge asks Bryan if he's what is best for business. Bryan says he knows everyone wants him to point his fingers in the air and say, "Yes," but he doesn't care about what is best for business. Orton says that he's so naïve. Bryan will never be champion. He'll always just be a footnote.
Bryan tells him to shut up. He's been listening for weeks as Orton, Triple H, Stephanie, and Vince McMahon come out and say that Orton is the face of the WWE and what's best for business as if all of this is about adding numbers to a giant corporation. The most important things in his life have nothing to do with what's best for business. It has nothing to do with putting money in their pockets. He's talking about love, satisfaction, passion, and dreams. That's not on anyone's balance sheets. He's never dreamed of being the face of a corporation. Ever since he was a kid, all he ever dreamed about was holding that championship. At Night of Champions, he'll achieve his dream when he beats Orton and wins the WWE Championship.
Orton says if Bryan wants the title so badly, he'll help him achieve the dream tonight. Orton pushes the title into Bryan and punches him down. Bryan all of a sudden locks Orton into the Yes! Lock. Orton tries to get out, but he can't. Orton begins to tap out as referees run into the ring to get Bryan off him. Orton rolls out of the ring as the referees hold Bryan back. Bryan then begins a massive "YES" chant!
Quick Results
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* Kofi Kingston def. Antonio Cesaro via Trouble in Paradise
* Prime Time Players def. Heath Slater and Jinder Mahal
* Big E Langston def. R-Truth Big Ending
Detailed Results
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Kofi Kingston makes his way to the ring to start us off this week. Miz is back with Josh Mathews on commentary. Antonio Cesaro enters with Zeb Colter. Cesaro is upset because a returning Santino Marella beat him on Raw.
Kofi Kingston vs. Antonio Cesaro
Cesaro hits a dropkick and stomps on Kofi. Shoulderbock and a quick cover doesn’t stop Kingston. Headlock is locked in by Antonio. Kofi hits a big elbow for a one. Cesaro trips Kingston into the turnbuckle. Once they are back up, Cesaro works on Kofi in the corner, until Kofi counters with a kick. Cesaro uses his head and shoulders to flip Kofi back into the ring from the apron. Cesaro throws Kingston into the corner, Kofi counters with a kick. They go outside the ring where Kofi hops over the steps, and runs back to flip on Cesaro! Back in the ring, Cesaro gets away from Kofi to avoid a pin. Gutwrench from Cesaro, followed by another one, two. Kofi gets in some kicks and punches until Cesaro throws him out of the ring.
Commercials
After the break, Cesaro has a rear chinlock in place. Kofi with a couple clotheslines and a dropkick. Boom drop connects, Kofi sets up for Trouble in Paradise. Cesaro ducks, Kofi rolls him up for a two. Crossbody from Kingston, two. Cesaro throws Kofi up, Kingston turns it around, but Cesaro throws him up for a big uppercut, two. Another cover, kickout. Antonio tries to get Kofi up, and Kofi tries for a roll-up but it is reversed. Cesaro puts Kofi up, and he reverses it to the SOS, nearfall. They get back up, Cesaro catches Kofi’s TIP, and swings Kingston around for over thirty seconds. Big clothesline from Cesaro, kickout. Kofi reverses the Neutralizer into a roll-up. Kofi nails Trouble in Paradise for the three.
Winner: Kofi Kingston – by pinfall (13:28)
Josh and Miz tease that Kofi will get a future shot at the Intercontinental Championship. Up next, a look at the Punk/Heyman rivalry.
NOC Kickoff Match: Prime Time Players, 3MB, The Uso’s, Tons of Funk, and The Real Americans will all participate it a #1 Contender’s Tag Team Turmoil match.
We get a video package. Footage is shown of Lesnar vs. Punk at SummerSlam, where Lesnar wins. Heyman betrayed Punk at MITB. Punk is now acting like a sad, pathetic loser. Punk says he’s p*ssed off. Punk beat Axel, and then attacked Paul. Monday, Heyman “injured” his knee Monday on Raw. Then they go to where Heyman brutalized Punk with a kendo stick. This Sunday, CM Punk will face Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman in a Handicap Elimination match.
Brodus Clay and Tensai make their way to the commentary booth for the next tag team match. The Prime Time Players are going to be in action against two members of 3MB.
Prime Time Players vs. Heath Slater and Jinder Mahal
Titus and Mahal start. Mahal applies a headlock, but is dropped on his back. Tag to Slater. Slater gets in some punches before being elbowed. Heath tags Jinder back in. Titus throws Mahal into their corner and blows his whistle while stomping on him. Young gets in, Slater tagged. Headlock on Darren. Young hits a big punch on Slater, cover and kickout. Darren locks in a headlock, works on the left arm. O’Neil tagged in, Titus drops Young onto Slater. They take out Mahal as they go to commercial.
Commercials
Back from break, O’Neil drops Mahal to the mat, and tags Young. Titus throws Darren into Mahal. Young hits a suplex, two. On the turnbuckle, Darren hits a few punches before Jinder rolls out. Slater distracts, which allows Jinder to hit a big knee for a two. Slater locks in a headlock. Darren rolls Slater up, close two. Young throws Heath over his shoulders. Jinder is back in throwing several punches. Cover, two. Mahal connects with three knee drops, tag to Heath. Slater covers, two. Young connects with a suplex, tags in O’Neil. Titus hits a shoulderblock, and throws Jinder over his shoulders. Titus covers, Slater breaks it up. heath is shoved off the apron, Mahal rolls Titus up. Mahal turns around into Clash of the Titus for the victory.
Winners: Prime Time Players –by pinfall(11:51)
Josh and Miz discuss the Triple H dictatorship. At SummerSlam, Bryan won the WWE Title, and then Hunter screwed him. Orton is champ. It was to ensure the future of the WWE, it was best for business. Bryan isn’t an A player. Booker T tried to give Daniel some advice. Daniel says it isn’t about the money, it’s about the title. Triple H fired Cody Rhodes. Bryan beat Dean Ambrose on Raw, and Orton attacked. Triple H ordered Big Show to knock Bryan out, but Bryan knees Orton and celebrates with the WWE Championship. Sunday, Daniel Bryan will get his rematch for the WWE Title against Randy Orton.
On SmackDown: Edge returns with Cutting Edge. His guests, WWE Champion Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan.
R-Truth makes his way to the ring rapping. After commercial, Big E Langston enters.
R-Truth vs. Big E Langston
R-Truth applies a headlock, Big E gets out and hits a shoulderblock. Truth connects with a dropkick, Big E rolls out of the ring. R-Truth jumps out onto Langston. Back in the ring, Langston drops Truth onto his knee three times, followed by a big splash for a two. Abdominal stretch from Big E weakens R-Truth. Big E connects with the belly-to-belly slam for a two. Truth hits a heel kick, and trips Big E. DDT, cover and kickout. He attempts for the scissors kick, and Langston switches it around. Langston hits the Big Ending and it’s over.
Winner: Big E Langston – by pinfall (5:18)
Quick Results
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* Kofi Kingston def. Curtis Axel via disqualification
* Bray Wyatt def. Dolph Ziggler via Sister Abigail
* Natalya, Brie Bella and Naomi def. Layla, Alicia Fox and Aksana
* Alberto Del Rio def. R-Truth via cross armbreaker submission
* Santino Marella def. Antonio Cesaro via Cobra
* Damien Sandow def. The Miz
* Randy Orton def. Goldust via RKO
* Rob Van Dam def. Ryback via disqualification
* Daniel Bryan def. Dean Ambrose via roll-up
Detailed Results
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Tonight's RAW opens up with WWE Hall of Famer Edge making his way out to a huge pop from the Toronto crowd. Michael Cole welcomes us to RAW as Edge makes his way out.
Edge says every time he comes out, fans remind him of why this is home. He welcomes us to The Cutting Edge. Edge says Triple H requested he be here tonight because it would be good for business. Fans boo Triple H. Edge says Triple H thought it would be good if he had a reunion tonight. Not a reunion with his best friend Christian, but a reunion with Randy Orton, his former partner in Rated RKO. Edge says Orton has nothing interesting to say and says it's like watching paint dry. Edge says Orton is just Triple H's lackey now. Edge has decided Orton won't be his guest on The Cutting Edge tonight. Fans start chanting "yes" now. Edge says he's going to have a guest that's good for business. Edge brings out Daniel Bryan to a big pop.
We see footage from last week where Big Show was forced to knock Bryan out. Bryan says no matter what they keep doing to him, he will beat Orton for the WWE Title at Night of Champions. Edge says Bryan deserves a fair shot in beating Orton. Edge asks if Bryan thinks he can beat Orton. Bryan does. Edge goes on but Orton's music interrupts and out he comes to the stage.
Orton comes out and rips Canada. He pokes fun at Edge for his broken neck. Edge fires back and calls Orton spineless. Edge takes a shot at Triple H. Triple H's music hits and out he comes to the stage beside Orton. Edge says he's not employed by WWE so he doesn't have to bite his tongue. Edge says Triple H doesn't know a damn thing about finding talent. He says Triple H didn't think Edge, Chris Jericho or John Cena could make it, now he doesn't think Bryan can make it. Triple H says it's good to see Edge and plugs Haven on Syfy. Triple H says he may have been wrong about talent over the years but he's also been right a lot. He was wrong about Cena and Jericho. Time will tell with Bryan, he says. Triple H says there was one guy he was right about when he said he would be a failure - Edge. Triple H says we can pretend, because we're in Canada, that Edge is a star and a legend but the reality is, Edge was a failure. Triple H says Edge never drew a dime. Triple H is going to give Bryan the chance to prove him wrong tonight. Triple H announces Bryan vs. Dean Ambrose for tonight. Since The Shield will be in Ambrose's corner, Triple H is going to let Bryan have someone in his corner - Big Show. Triple H says he's not a bad guy and everyone should learn to get along with him. Triple H says he's not a dictator. An "asshole" chant breaks out. Edge says he didn't have to marry into success, he earned his Hall of Fame ring. Edge says he isn't a dictator, he's just a dick. Triple H rips on Edge's injured neck some more. Triple H says if he can't hurt Edge, maybe he can hurt the ones he loves. The Shield come out and they're dragging Christian. They drop him on the ramp and Edge runs up to check on him as Orton, Triple H and The Shield head to the back. Edge calls for some help for Christian. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and The Shield gets in between Edge and Triple H & Stephanie McMahon backstage. Edge wishes WWE doctors would clear him so he can go at it with Triple H. Triple H stands with The Shield and yells at Edge for walking into his city and doing what he's done. Triple H tells him to leave but Edge doesn't move. Triple H threatens to have The Shield escort him out. Edge turns and walks out.
Kofi Kingston vs. Curtis Axel
We go to the ring and Kofi Kingston waits. We see footage from SmackDown where Kofi pinned Curtis Axel in a non-title match. Out comes Axel with Paul Heyman for another non-title match.
The match starts and they go at it. Axel takes control and keeps Kofi grounded. Kofi works on making a comeback and dropkicks Axel. Axel runs into boots in the corner. Kofi nails SOS but Axel kicks out at 2. We see Heyman looking stressed out at ringside. Apparently he hasn't shaved in a while. They run around the ring, then back in and Axel kicks Kofi in the face. Axel stomps away on Kofi. Axel unloads with knees to the back in the corner and is disqualified for not breaking when the referee told him to.
Winner by DQ: Kofi Kingston
After the match, Heyman comes in the ring to calm Axel down. He says this can't happen at Night of Champions. Fans chant for CM Punk. Axel says it won't happen and goes back to work on Kofi. Kofi fights him off and nails a Trouble In Paradise. Heyman just looks down at Axel as Kofi celebrates up the ramp.
The announcers talk about Cody Rhodes getting fired last week. They hype Goldust vs. Randy Orton for later tonight. If Goldust wins, Cody can get his job back. We cut to a video looking back at Goldust's WWE career.
Big Show is backstage looking sad. Booker T walks in. Booker knows what happened last week was bad and knows Show is going to take it out on everyone tonight. Show says he wants to bad. Booker brings up how Cody Rhodes was fired for speaking his mind. Booker talks about fans getting on Show, calling him a sellout. Booker says he would have done the same thing last week. Booker says the people are going to want Show to be a hero but Show needs to think about his daughter and his family. Booker tells Show to not let his pride make a mistake he can't take back. Show says pride is about all he has left. Booker tells him to be a professional out there and Show walks off.
We get a promo video for The Wyatt Family.
Dolph Ziggler vs. Bray Wyatt
Back from the break and Dolph Ziggler is waiting in the ring. He has to prove himself to Triple H again. The lights go out, come back on and out comes Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan and Luke Harper with the lantern. Bray heads to the ring after getting up from his rocking chair.
Wyatt takes control early on and beats Ziggler down while talking trash. Wyatt with a big slam. He hangs upside down in the corner and laughs. Ziggler catches him with a dropkick. Rowan interferes and Wyatt runs over Ziggler in the middle of the ring. We go to commercial.
Wyatt takes control early on and beats Ziggler down while talking trash. Wyatt with a big slam. He hangs upside down in the corner and laughs. Ziggler catches him with a dropkick. Rowan interferes and Wyatt runs over Ziggler in the middle of the ring. We go to commercial.
cramtechnologies: Back from the break and Wyatt is still in control. Wyatt charges in the corner but Ziggler moves. Ziggler jumps on his back and wails away. Ziggler with a neckbreaker. Ziggler drops a big elbow for a 1 count. Ziggler counters again and nails the big leg drop for a 2 count. Ziggler fights Rowan and Harper off the apron but Wyatt comes back. Wyatt nails Sister Abigail for the win.
Winner: Bray Wyatt
After the match, The Wyatt Family poses over Ziggler. We go back to commercial.
We get more hype for Goldust's return and see a video package of some of his funniest moments.
We come back to the ring and Curtis Axel is helping Paul Heyman out to the ring. Heyman is walking with crutches and they have a doctor with them.
Heyman comes out and says he's not a supporter of socialized medicine and doesn't believe in the Canadian healthcare system, which is why he brings his personal doctor with him when he travels to Canada. He introduces his doctor from New York City. Heyman says he tore either his meniscus or his ACL. A proper MRI in the United States will tell more. Heyman withdraws himself from competition at Night of Champions. Heyman says he's been looking forward to putting Punk out of his misery but he's an injured man now. Heyman says he will go back home and receive proper medical care. Heyman promises he will be back. He drops the mic and goes to walk off but out comes RAW General Manager Brad Maddox and Dr. Sampson. Maddox reminds Heyman they have a full medical staff to assist Heyman. Maddox says the only way to be removed from the match is to be evaluated by WWE doctors. Dr. Sampson wants Heyman to sit in a chair so he can examine the knee. Fans chant "sit" and Heyman is helped into the chair by Axel and the other doctor.
A "this is awkward" chant breaks out as Dr. Sampson looks at Heyman's knee. Heyman rants about the doctor being careful. Fans start chanting for CM Punk as the examination continues. Sampson talks about what's not wrong with Heyman and says his clinical opinion is that Heyman is fine. Heyman is upset. He says Maddox is making a very big mistake. CM Punk's music hits and out he comes to a big pop. Punk runs down winth a kendo stick and hits Heyman's doctor first. Punk with kendo stick shots for Axel. Heyman runs away, bad knee and all, through the crowd. Fans chant for Punk as he poses on the turnbuckle with the kendo stick. Punk goes to let the fake doctor leave the ring but unloads on him with more kendo stick shots. Punk's music hits as we go to replays.
Still to come, Ambrose vs. Bryan. Back to commercial.
Layla, Alicia Fox and Aksana vs. Natalya, Brie Bella and Naomi
WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee is out on commentary for this one. The Total Divas are also at ringside. Typical back and forth Divas tag match. Aksana accidentally splashes Alicia when Natalya moves. Natalya dumps her to the floor and clotheslines Alicia. Natalya goes for the Sharpshooter and gets the win.
Winners: Natalya, Brie Bella and Naomi
After the match, AJ taunts her Night of Champions opponents from the floor.
Still to come, Goldust vs. Orton. We get another promo video for Goldust.
R-Truth vs. Alberto Del Rio
Back from the break and R-Truth is rapping his way to the ring. Out next comes World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio for a non-title match. We see a side video from earlier where Rob Van Dam says he will be crowned World Heavyweight Champion on Sunday.
Back and forth to start the match. Truth ends up sending Del Rio to the floor with a clothesline. Truth leaps out over the top rope and takes Del Rio down on the floor. They come back in and Del Rio hits a big kick to the head, sending Truth from the apron back to the floor. Del Rio slams Truth's head into the apron. Del Rio brings it back in the ring with a headlock. More back and forth action. Fans chant for RVD. Truth makes a comeback and drops Del Rio on his face. Truth with a 2 count. Now fans are chanting for The Undertaker. They've also chanted for the announcers during this match. Del Rio turns it around and nails the superkick. Del Rio with the cross armbreaker for the win.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
Back from commercial and it's announced a Tag Team Turmoil Match to crown new #1 contenders will take place at Night of Champions with 3MB, Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro, The Usos, Darren Young and Titus O'Neil plus Tensai and Brodus Clay.
Santino Marella vs. Antonio Cesaro
Back from the break and out comes Zeb Colter, Antonio Cesaro and Jack Swagger. Colter cuts a promo like usual. Out comes the returning Santino Marella. Good back and forth match with Cesaro spinning Santino around for maybe two minutes. The crowd chanted "holy shit" at the spot. Santino gets the win after having the Cobra countered and making a comeback.
Winner: Santino Marella
Still to come, Orton vs. Goldust. Back to commercial.
Damien Sandow vs. The Miz
Back from the break and Damien Sandow is in the ring with his briefcase. He says he's our uncrowned champion of the world. The music interrupts and out comes The Miz.
The match ends when Fandango's music hits. He comes out with Summer Rae, distracts The Miz, allowing Sandow to get the win.
Winner: Damien Sandow
Renee Young is backstage with Goldust. He says it's no secret he's been the screw-up of the family. He's messed up all his chances here but Cody getting fired is ridiculous. He says Triple H throwing his weight around and embarrassing the Rhodes family is not cool. Goldust says after tonight, Orton will never forget the name of... Triple H appears and cuts him off. Triple H asks him how he's been doing. Triple H talks about the pressure of the match and wishes Goldust good luck. Back to commercial.
Randy Orton vs. Goldust
Out first comes WWE Champion Randy Orton. Goldust is out next to a nice pop. Back and forth to start. Goldust turns it around and sends Orton to the floor. A "you still got it" chant breaks out. Orton comes back in and misses a dropkick. Goldust with a 2 count. Goldust with a big right hand and chops in the corner.
Orton turns it around and unloads on Goldust in the corner. Goldust blocks a powerslam and rolls Orton up for 2. Goldust goes for Shattered Dreams but Orton rolls out of the ring. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Orton is working Goldust over on the floor. Goldust blocks a shot into the steps and slams Orton's head into them. Goldust with a rake across the back and a right hand. Goldust brings it back in the ring but Orton cuts him off. Orton runs Goldust into the ring post and he goes down out on the floor. Orton backdrops Goldust over the fan barrier and slams him into the steps. Orton brings it back in the ring for a 2 count.
Orton keeps control of Goldust and stomps on him. Orton with another pin attempt. Goldust fights out of a headlock but Orton drops him with a knee to the gut. Goldust counters with a bulldog. Goldust rallies for a comeback and the fans get behind him. Orton misses a clothesline and Goldust hits a pair of his own. Goldust with the big drop down right hand. Goldust mounts Orton in the corner with more right hands. Orton almost runs the referee over and Goldust rolls him up for a close 2 count. Orton nails the second rope draping DDT. Orton mocks Daniel Bryan's "yes" chant while Goldust is down. Orton drops down for the RKO but Goldust blocks it and nails Cross Rhodes for a close 2 count.
Orton rolls Goldust up for a close 2 count. Goldust attacks but Orton counters and nails the RKO for the win.
Winner: Randy Orton
After the match, we go to replays. Orton stands over Goldust with the WWE Title and takes a mic. Orton says it looks like Goldust's dream of saving Cody's career has been shattered, just like Daniel Bryan's dream of taking the WWE Title will be shattered at Night of Champions. Orton's music hits. He stands over Goldust with the WWE Title high in the air. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and we get another vignette for Los Matadores.
We see Goldust walking backstage. Stephanie McMahon approaches him and says he must be so disappointed. She knows Cody and his wife to be are disappointed because Cody no longer has a job. Stephanie says it's all because of Dustin. She says he let his family, his father and the WWE Universe down. She asks how it feels to be a loser, just like Cody. She tells Goldust to go join Cody in the unemployment line and tell Dusty she says hi. Goldust walks off looking sad.
Rob Van Dam vs. Ryback
We go to the ring and out comes Ricardo Rodriguez to do the introduction for Rob Van Dam. RVD and Ricardo head to the ring as we see footage from RVD vs. Orton on SmackDown where Alberto Del Rio got involved. We go to commercial as RVD hits the ring.
Back from the break and out comes Ryback. Alberto Del Rio's music hits and out he comes after Ryback enters the ring. Del Rio says RVD is nothing but a washed up loser. He says Ricardo is a peasant. Without Del Rio, he is nothing. Del Rio says they belong together. Del Rio says fans will be chanting ADR after Night of Champions. RVD and Ryback go at it now.
Ryback takes control and puts RVD on the mat, dropping his head repeatedly. RVD fights back with a kick to the head. Ryback counters again and catches RVD in mid-air. Ryback counters but RVD takes him back down. RVD nails Rolling Thunder for a 2 count. RVD with a senton from the top for another pin attempt. RVD goes up top for the Five Star but Ryback rolls to the floor. RVD leaps out to the floor but Ryback moves and he hits the barrier hard. Ryback rams RVD into the ring post, crotch first, and gets disqualified.
Winner by DQ: Rob Van Dam
After the match, Ryback brings RVD in the ring and nails Shellshocked.
Stephanie McMahon is backstage with Big Show. She says he can't lay a hand on The Shield tonight and if he does, he will be fired. She says he has a special seat for Show tonight. Stephanie walks off and Show gets upset. He grabs a large monitor and slams it on the ground. Back to commercial.
Daniel Bryan vs. Dean Ambrose
Back from the break and out comes WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose with WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. Big Show comes out next to be in Bryan's corner. Daniel Bryan is out next to a big pop.
The bell rings and they go at it. Back and forth to start. Bryan takes Ambrose down and kicks him in the back several times. Bryan drops a knee and covers for 2. Show cheers Bryan on as he sits at ringside. Bryan goes on and applies a surfboard submission. Ambrose breaks the hold by grabbing the middle rope. Ambrose takes Bryan to the corner and works him over now. Bryan with a big clothesline. Bryan goes to the top but gets knocked to the floor. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and Ambrose is in control. Show gets the crowd to rally behind Bryan. Ambrose charges in the corner but Bryan moves and he hits the ring post with his shoulder. Roman Reigns encourages Ambrose. Bryan comes back with dropkicks in the corner. Bryan with kicks as the crowd chants. Bryan with a hurricanrana from the top and a 2 count. Bryan with more kicks. Ambrose ducks the roundhouse and goes for a submission. Bryan counters for 2. Bryan with the Yes Lock now. Ambrose makes it to the bottom rope.
Ambrose turns it back around and gets a close 2 count. Ambrose with right hands on Bryan now. Ambrose takes Bryan up to the top but Bryan turns it around, turns Ambrose upside down and kicks him. Bryan with a low dropkick to the face. Bryan with a super backdrop from the top for a 2 count. More back and forth. Ambrose tosses Bryan out to the floor. Reigns goes to spear Bryan but Bryan moves and he hits the steel steps. Rollins comes flying at Bryan but hits the announcers table instead. Ambrose attacks from behind and takes Bryan out on the floor. Show looks on and can do nothing about it. Ambrose brings it back in the ring for a 2 count. Bryan with a roll up out of nowhere for the win.
Winner: Daniel Bryan
After the match, Ambrose gets tossed out onto Rollins and Reigns. Randy Orton's music hits and out he comes running to the ring. Bryan stops him with a suicide dive to the floor. They start brawling at ringside. The Shield join in and help Orton beat Bryan down. Big Show comes over with a steel chair but realizes he can't do anything to help Bryan or he will get fired. They roll Bryan back in the ring. Orton comes in and nails a RKO. Orton's music hits but out comes Triple H and Stephanie. Triple H says Show needs to put his feelings aside and be a professional. He wants Show to go into the ring and knock Bryan out. Triple H orders Show to the ring. Orton gets in Show's face and yells at him. Orton holds Bryan up and waits for Show to hit the knockout punch. Show won't do it so Orton throws Bryan to the mat. Show goes to the corner and faces the crowd. Orton yells at him to turn around and face him. Orton yells some more and orders Show to knock Bryan out. Bryan comes with a knee to Orton's face out of nowhere. Bryan gets a "yes" chant going as he poses with the WWE Title over Orton. RAW goes off the air with Bryan posing with the WWE Title.
The 49th edition of WWE Main Event came to you from the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN. The featured attraction of the show would feature the demonic and destructive Wyatt Family as Luke Harper & Erick Rowan collide with The Prime Time Players in tag team action.
Quick Results
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* Fandango def. Justin Gabriel via leg drop off of the top rope.
* R-Truth def. Damien Sandow by pin following What’s Up.
* Luke Harper & Erick Rowan def. The Prime Time Players by Luke Harper pinning Darren Young following the Discus Clothesline.
Detailed Results
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Fandango vs. Justin Gabriel.
Gabriel outpaced Fandango in the early going, and Fandango had to roll to the floor to regroup several times. Gabriel landed a dive on fandango and the two men sold on the floor...
Back from the break, Gabriel was in control briefly, but Fandango shoved him from the top turnbuckle to the floor. Fandango began to focus his assault on Gabriel's neck.
Late in the match, Gabriel fought out of a rest hold with a belly-to-back. Gabriel began to turn the match in his favor and scored a spinning back kick and a springboard cross body for a near fall. Fandango battled back with a spinning heel kick for a near fall of his own.
Fandango threw Gabriel with a German suplex, but Gabriel landed on his feet and went for the same move. Fandango slipped out of Gabriel's grip, floored him with a kick, and followed with his top tope leg drop for the pinfall victory…
Fandango defeated Justin Gabriel in 13:23.
A recap of Triple H, Randy Orton, and Stephanie McMahon's latest assault on Daniel Bryan aired…
Damien Sandow cut a brief promo on the way to the ring saying that he is an uncrowned World Heavyweight Champion and he would decimate each of his opponents before he achieved the apex of his profession and cashed in the Money in the Bank contract.
Damien Sandow vs. R-Truth.
The two men traded several rollups early. Truth got in some offense and Sandow rolled out of the ring. Sandow baited R-Truth to the floor and pounced on him when Truth tried to make his way back in the ring. Sandow settled into wearing down Truth with his offense.
Truth battled back and clotheslined Sandow to the outside...
Back from the break, Sandow was back in control. Sandow worked over Truth's midsection with a series of suplexes and holds. Truth got in a few hope spots, but Sandow remained firmly in control for the majority of the match. Sandow hit the Elbow of Disdain for a near fall.
Sandow missed an awkward moonsault and Truth capitalized on the opening and began to work through his moveset. Truth scored with a scissor kick for a near fall of his own.
Sandow set up Truth for his finisher, but Truth reversed it into a rollup for two. Truth hit the Lie Detector (which thankfully is no longer called Little Jimmy). Truth covered Sandow and got the pinfall victory…
R-Truth defeated Damien Sandow in 12:50
Sandow grabbed a mic after the match and referred to himself as the Uncrowned World Heavyweight Champion and his music started to play…
A recap of Cody Rhodes' standing up for Daniel Bryan, his match with Randy Orton, and his subsequent firing aired…
Erick Rowan and Luke Harper (w/Bray Wyatt) vs. The Prime Time Players.
Rowan left his mask on as they entered the ring and O'Neill slapped it off his face. O'Neill managed to get the better of Rowan early, but Rowan threw O'Neill in the corner and flatted him with a splash and a series of headbutts.
Harper tagged in and wore O'Neill out with a series of clubbing strikes. O'Neill managed to tag in Young, and Young hit a flurry of offense on Harper. Rowan entered the ring, but O'Neill fought the man to the floor. Young was distracted by the brawl, however, and when he turned around Harper walked right through his face.
Harper scooped Young off the mat and hit a discus clothesline before covering him for the 1-2-3...
The Wyatt Family defeated the Primetime Players in 3:09
After the match, Bray Wyatt entered the ring and hit Young with his finisher. The Wyatt Family posed over Young to close the show.
Quick Results
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* The Miz def. Fandango via Figure Four submission
* Ryback def. Dolph Ziggler via Shellshocked
* Darren Young and Titus O'Neil def. Drew McIntyre and Heath Slater
* Cody Rhodes's carrier on the line
Randy Orton def. Cody Rhodes via RKO
* Natalya vs. Naomi vs. Brie Bella
The match ended in a no contest when AJ attacks Naomi and Natalya for the DQ
* Rob Van Dam def. Damien Sandow via Five Star frogsplash
* Big Show and Daniel Bryan fight fought in a no contest
Detailed Results
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Tonight's WWE RAW opens up with Triple H being introduced. The Game waits in the ring as his music plays. We see The Shield standing guard in front of the ring. Triple H introduces the face of a company, the WWE Champion, the Viper Randy Orton. Out comes Orton.
Michael Cole welcomes us to another Labor Day RAW as Orton makes his way to the ring. Cole is joined by Jerry Lawler and JBL. Orton takes the mic and says protecting the company is his #1 responsibility. He won't let the image of WWE be tarnished. He says if you disrespect him, you're disrespecting the entire WWE and need to be dealt with. A "no!" chant starts up in the crowd. Orton brings up Daniel Bryan and a "yes!" chant starts. Orton says Bryan defaced his personal property last week, the Escalade that Triple H gave him. We see what happened on SmackDown with Orton beating Bryan while The Shield held him, and then spray-painted him. Orton wants to take a page out of Bryan's book and play a game with the fans tonight. Orton asks if Bryan should face him at Night of Champions for the WWE Title. The fans cheer but Orton says no. Orton asks if Bryan has a chance in hell at winning. Fans cheer but Orton says no. Orton asks if Bryan will ever amount to anything in WWE or will he always be a B+ player. Orton asks if Bryan should give up his Night of Champions title shot. Fans chant "no" and Orton says yes. Triple H steps in and says one of his responsibilities is seeing that WWE puts out the best product each week. Triple H says the WWE Universe deserves the best. His other job is to ensure the health and well-being of all the Superstars and Divas. Triple H has been worried about Bryan's health and welfare. Triple H gets a "yes" chant going. He says the fans are causing Bryan to confuse popularity with what's best for business. Triple H brings up Doink the Clown and says he was wildly popular but there was a big reason why Doink was never WWE Champion - because it would have been bad for business. Triple H says Bryan will never be WWE Champion and that's okay. Triple H jokes he can bring back the Cruiserweight or European title so Bryan can go for one of those. Bryan's music hits and out he comes.
Bryan comes out and calls Orton and Triple H clowns. Bryan says Triple H gave up being a man when he cut his hair and became a corporate sellout. Bryan isn't giving up his Night of Champions title shot. Bryan asks if Orton is more masculine than Stephanie McMahon and gets a "no" chant going. Orton threatens more punishment to Bryan. Bryan talks about how Orton has been given everything while he's fought for what he has. Bryan knows he can beat Orton for the WWE Title. Bryan says deep down, Orton and Triple H know it too. Bryan says Orton doesn't have the heart of a champion. He goes to say Orton is nothing but Triple H's bitch. Triple H cuts him off and calls him a grumpy little troll. Triple H says Bryan's anger is misdirected. It shouldn't be directed at them, it should be directed at Big Show. Triple H runs down Big Show. He says Show has an iron-clad contract but just stands around crying each week while Bryan gets beat down. Triple H announces Bryan vs. Show for tonight's main event.
We see footage of Paul Heyman hitting CM Punk with the kendo stick last week. Tonight, Punk will address what happened. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Orton is walking with Triple H, joking about Big Show. They run into Cody Rhodes. Triple H shakes his hand and asks how Dusty Rhodes is doing. Cody says he is fine. Cody thinks tonight's main event will be great, as long as nobody gets involved. Triple H asks why anyone would get involved. Cody asks Orton why doesn't he want to defend the title against Bryan. Cody says Bryan vs. Orton is what's best for business. Triple H asks if Cody is deciding what's best for business now. Triple H says Cody has a lot on his mind, like getting married soon and everything. Orton and Triple H both say they didn't get an invitation. Triple H got Cody an early wedding present - a match against Orton tonight. Cody thanks him for the huge opportunity. Triple H says if Cody doesn't win, he won't be employed very long.
Fandango vs. The Miz
We go to the ring and out comes Fandango with Summer Rae. Out next comes The Miz. The bell rings and they go at it. Miz goes for an early Figure Four but Fandango goes to the floor. Miz follows and kicks him into the barrier. Miz works Fandango over on the floor and drops him over the barrier. Miz brings it back in the ring. He grabs Summer Rae and twirls her around before coming back in. Miz drops Fandango on his face for a 2 count. Miz goes on and kicks Fandango in the face for another pin attempt. Miz with a headlock as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Fandango is in control. Fandango whips Miz into the corner and covers for another 2 count. Apparently Fandango has a broken nose after a kick to the face. WWE's doctor worked on him during the commercial, according to Cole. Summer Rae gets in a cheap shot and slaps Miz. Miz fights back with Fandango and whips him off the turnbuckle. Miz goes for a Figure Four but it's blocked. Miz misses the clothesline in the corner. Fandango with right hands and a springboard leg drop for a pin attempt. Miz goes for the Figure Four again and gets it locked in for the win out of nowhere.
Winner: The Miz
Still to come, Rhodes vs. Orton and Show vs. Bryan. Up next, CM Punk will address last week. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and Booker T approaches Daniel Bryan backstage and wants to talk. Booker says going against the McMahons is not a fight he can win. Booker says he's too good to be going back to high school gyms and wrestling for $50. Booker says Bryan can make a ton of money in WWE. Booker says maybe Bryan should consider giving up his title shot. Bryan can't believe Booker said it. Bryan says this is about his life. Booker says Bryan needs to wake up. Booker goes on and says he's behind Bryan but Bryan needs to tread lightly. Bryan walks off.
We see footage from last week where Paul Heyman and Curtis Axel beat down CM Punk.
Dolph Ziggler vs. Ryback
We go to the ring and out first comes Dolph Ziggler. We go to commercial as Dolph makes his entrance.
Back from the break and Dolph is still waiting to find out his opponent. WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose attacks from behind and beats Ziggler down. Ambrose says Ziggler is going to learn some respect. Ryback's music hits and out he comes as Ziggler's opponent.
A loud Goldberg chant hits as Ryback enters the ring. Ziggler tries to recover from the Ambrose attack. Ziggler goes at it with Ryback but gets tossed across the ring. Ryback beats Ziggler up some more and rips his shirt off. More offense by Ryback for several minutes. Ziggler comes back with a dropkick and right hands but Ryback nails a Meathook clothesline. Ryback hits Shellshocked for the win.
Winner: Ryback
Brad Maddox walks up on Triple H and Stephanie McMahon backstage. He says Big Show is refusing to wrestle Daniel Bryan tonight. Stephanie is going to the ring to call Show out.
We get another vignette for Los Matadores.
Back from the break and out comes Stephanie McMahon to the ring.
Stephanie says she's going to bring out someone who's helped her and been there for her over the years. She introduces her friend, her giant Big Show. Show comes out to the ring and they hug. Stephanie says she heard Show doesn't want to face Bryan tonight. Stephanie says Show has made some bad investments and is completely broke. Show starts crying. Stephanie says he gets no money from that iron-clad contract unless he performs. She asks how much longer will he be able to wrestle. Stephanie goes on and says giants typically don't live longer than normal people. She says this is about his family and that's why he will make the right decision. Show is still crying. Stephanie says she is hurting and hugs Show before walking out of the ring. Show looks on, still crying. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and we see footage of Big Show going crazy backstage.
The announcers show us how to install the WWE App.
Drew McIntyre and Heath Slater vs. Darren Young and Titus O'Neil
3MB comes out first followed by Darren Young and Titus O'Neil to a decent reaction. Slater starts out with Titus and mocks his bark. Titus unloads and takes Slater to the corner.
Young comes in and fights off Slater and Mahal. He goes at it with Mahal and gets the upperhand. Young with a pin attempt. Young fights off more double teaming but gets knocked off the turnbuckle. Slater tags in and stomps away on Young. McIntyre gets in a cheap shot. Slater keeps Young on the mat now. Slater with a neckbreaker and another pin attempt. Mahal comes in for some double teaming and keeps up the attack on Young. More double teaming on Young. Young fights off Slater with headbutts and a big overhead throw. Titus tags in as does Mahal. Titus runs over him and hits a big clothesline in the corner. Titus with a big overhead throw. He starts barking and nails a big boot for a close 2 count as Slater breaks the pin. Young takes out Slater. Mahal sends Young to the floor. Titus lays out Mahal for the win.
Winners: Darren Young and Titus O'Neil
Still to come, Rhodes vs. Orton with Cody's career on the line. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and Brad Maddox is on the phone. Paul Heyman walks in and tells Maddox to call the person back. Heyman says he isn't doing too good because of Maddox putting his fate in the hands of the WWE Universe last week. Heyman goes on and in walks Triple H. Triple H says he approved what Maddox did last week. Triple H says not because of their short past, but because Triple H is a fan of his and always has been. Triple H doesn't see a way Heyman can weasel his way out of the match at Night of Champions. Maybe this is the match where Punk gives Heyman the beating he deserves. Either way, Triple H wins.
We get a video of Bray Wyatt talking about what's happened with Kane. Bray says the fire isn't Kane's friend. He says Kane allowed his pride to cloud his common sense and that's when Bray knew he was his. Like a lamb to slaughter, he says. Bray says Kane made his bed and now he's burning in it. Where's Kane? Bray laughs as Erick Rowan and Luke Harper stand behind him.
Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton
We go to the ring and out comes Cody Rhodes with his job on the line. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and out comes WWE Champion Randy Orton. Back and forth to start the match. Orton mounts Cody in the corner with punches. Cody comes back and drops Orton on his face. Cody with a 2 count. Orton turns it around again and drops Cody over the ropes, sending him out to the floor. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and they're brawling out on the floor. Orton takes control and brings it back in. Orton with a big knee drop for a 2 count. Orton with a headlock now. We see the WWE locker room backstage watching this match. Cody finally makes a comeback with clotheslines and a high elbow. Cody with the big dropdown right hand. Cody comes down off the top and covers for another close 2 count. Orton ducks a Disaster Kick but Cody shoves him into the corner. Cody nails a Disaster Kick and covers for another close 2 count.
Fans chant for Cody. Cody goes up high for the moonsault but Orton steps to the side and Cody hits the mat. Orton with a 2 count. Orton gets ready to put Cody away. Cody blocks the RKO and nails Cross Rhodes for another close pin attempt. Orton kicks Cody away. Orton drops his neck over the top rope and comes back in. Rhodes blocks a RKO and rolls Orton up for 2. Orton ducks a Disaster Kick and Cody lands bad on his knee. Orton goes for the knee and nails a RKO for the win and Cody's job.
Winner: Randy Orton
After the match, Orton stands with the WWE Title as we go to replays. Orton heads to the stage to pose with the WWE Title. Triple H comes out and congratulates him. Orton heads to the back as Cody looks on from the ring. Triple H gives it up for Cody. He says Cody went all in and fought like his life was on the line. From the bottom of Triple H's heart, he respects Cody. He says but this is a business and in business, he needs winners. He can't let his personal feelings cloud his judgement. He has to do what's right for everyone in the back. With deep regret, Triple H informs Cody that he is fired. Cody is upset in the ring. He limps away after a "thank you Cody" chant. Fans chant his name as Cody heads up the ramp. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and the announcers are talking about what happened to Cody Rhodes.
We go to the ring and out comes CM Punk with a kendo stick.
Punk comes out and promises no more empty threats. He says he's having a hard time finding what to say next. He talks about the kendo stick attack from last week and asks what is left to say. Punk says we've heard it all. He's here and ready to compete but wrestling is so far from his mind right now. Punk says he wants to fight. He wants to fight Paul Heyman. If he has to fight Curtis Axel to get a shot at Heyman, he will do it. Punk says he would invite them out right now but he knows they won't come. Punk says in 13 days, he's got them both. Punk says he's in such a dark place right now. Punk says it will be a biblical ass-beating at Night of Champions. Punk says he's here to say something to the fans. Fans start chanting for Punk. In 13 days, he guarantees he will get past Axel and then guarantees he will get his hands on Heyman. If you order Night of Champions, you will see a side of CM Punk you've never seen before. Punk says it might not be a side we like. Punk says a lot of people won't like what happens to Heyman at Night of Champions. Heyman said Punk broke his heart but at Night of Champions, Punk is going to break his face. Punk promises and drops the mic.
We get another look back at what happened with Punk, Heyman and Axel last week. Punk is still in the ring clutching the kendo stick.
Still to come, Big Show vs. Daniel Bryan. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and Big Show walks up on Daniel Bryan backstage. Show says he didn't want the fight tonight and is under a lot of pressure. Bryan doesn't care about what Show wants. Show says he's in a no-win situation here. Bryan agrees because tonight, he will beat Big Show again. Bryan walks off.
We get a look back at AJ Lee's pipebomb from last week.
Natalya vs. Naomi vs. Brie Bella
This match was made by Stephanie McMahon. The winner will face AJ Lee for the Divas Title at Night of Champions. We see the other Total Divas at ringside also. Before the match begins, out comes AJ for commentary.
Lots of back and forth in the match as AJ rants no commentary. Naomi with the rear bump. AJ storms the ring and attacks Naomi and Natalya for the DQ. A brawl breaks out with all the Divas in the ring as the timekeeper rings the bell. Natalya, Naomi and Brie leave the ring with AJ laid out but no new #1 contender named.
Still to come, Show vs. Bryan in the main event. Back to commercial.
Damien Sandow vs. Rob Van Dam
Back from the break and Damien Sandow waits in the ring. Ricardo Rodriguez is out next to introduce Rob Van Dam. Lots of back and forth to start the match.
More back and forth. RVD nails a big kick off the ropes and Sandow goes down. Alberto Del Rio's music hits and out he comes, distracting RVD. Sandow kicks RVD out of the ring. We go to commercial with Del Rio looking on from the stage.
Back from the break and Sandow is in control with a headlock. RVD tries to turn it around but gets dropped for a 2 count. RVD with a big kick to the face. RVD fights back but Sandow drops him into the ropes. Sandow with more offense and a swinging neckbreaker for 2. RVD comes back with clotheslines and a big kick. RVD hits Rolling Thunder. He goes to the corner but Sandow rolls him up for 2. RVD drops Sandow over the top rope and nails the Five Star frogsplash for the win.
Winner: Rob Van Dam
After the match, Ricardo and RVD stare down Del Rio from the ring.
Still to come, Show vs. Bryan in the main event.
Back from the break and we see a WWE App video where Stephanie made Naomi vs. Brie Bella vs. Natalya vs. AJ Lee for Night of Champions.
Josh Mathews catches up with Cody Rhodes on his way out backstage. Cody says he lost because of the stupid stipulation. Cody says the McMahons have hated the Rhodes for decades. He says they ruined his father and brother. Cody storms off when Mathews mentions his fiancee.
We see the roster coming out to the stage for tonight's main event. Back to commercial.
Big Show vs. Daniel Bryan
The roster is being forced to watch this match by Triple H. Out first comes Daniel Bryan after the break. Bryan is ready to go. Big Show comes out next and is hesitant.
Show tells Bryan he doesn't want to do this. Bryan tells him to bring it. Bryan strikes first but gets knocked down. Show says his back is against the wall and he doesn't want to do this. Bryan charges again and Show grabs him, yelling some more about not wanting to do this. Show sends Bryan to the floor. Bryan runs in and kicks Show's leg out. Bryan unloads with kicks and takes Show down. Show keeps getting up but Bryan kicks him back down. Bryan with a dropkick to the head for a 1 count. Bryan with a big dropkick in the corner. And another. Show blocks the third with his back. Show is upset now. He hits Bryan with lots of big chops in the corner.
Show hits Bryan some more and yells about how he made him do this. Bryan with more kicks but Show runs over him with a shoulder. Show tells Bryan to just stop fighting, don't make him do this. Bryan charges and Show knocks him back with a headbutt. Show with a shot to the gut now. Show goes back down and Bryan unloads with kicks. Show goes for a chokeslam but Bryan turns it into a DDT. Bryan comes off the top but Show knocks him in mid-air. Show readies for the knockout punch but stops and leaves the ring. Triple H's music hits. The Shield runs down to ringside and Triple H is behind them. He tells Bryan to get back in the ring and finish Bryan. Show and Triple H come face to face outside the ring. Show says no. He starts walking off. The Shield start beating down Bryan. Show comes back in the ring but Triple H gets in the way. Triple H tells Show to do what's right, think about his family. He tells Show to step back. Show watches as The Shield hit Bryan with the triple powerbomb. Show starts crying. Triple H tells Show to balls up his big fist and knock Bryan out. Show cries some more as he readies the punch. Roman Reigns holds Bryan up. Show yells no and leaves the ring. Triple H warns Big Show. Out comes Stephanie McMahon to confront Show on the stage. She tells him to think about his family and they start walking to the ring. Reigns holds Bryan up again as Show enters the ring. Triple H orders Show again to hit Bryan. Show turns towards Triple H but Stephanie gets in the way. The crowd cheers. Show is still crying. He turns back around and decks Bryan with a knockout punch as the crowd boos. Triple H and Stephanie pat Show on the back, telling him he did the right thing. Show heads up the ramp with Triple H and Stephanie telling him he did the right thing. Randy Orton's music hits and out he comes. Show is still crying. Orton walks past them and heads to the ring.
The Shield, Triple H, Stephanie, Big Show and the rest of the roster look on from the stage as Orton puts a boot on Bryan's chest and poses with the WWE Title. RAW goes off the air.
Quick Results
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* Cody Rhodes (with The Miz & Rosa Mendes) def. Fandango via roll-up.
* The Miz & Cody Rhodes def. Fandango & Damien Sandow by The Miz pinning Damien Sandow following the Skull Crushing Finale.
* Non-Title:
CM Punk def. Curtis Axel via GTS.
* Brie Bella (with Nikki Bella & Eva Marie) def. Natalya (with The Funkadactyls) via facebuster.
* Non-Title:
Rob Van Dam (with Ricardo Rodriguez) def. Alberto Del Rio via roll-up to earn a title shot at Night of Champions.
* Non-Title:
Randy Orton def. Christian via RKO.
* Titus O’Neil (with Darren Young) def. Jack Swagger (with Zeb Colter & Antonio Cesaro) via modified chokebomb.
* Gauntlet Match #1:
Daniel Bryan def. Seth Rollins (with Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns) via running knee.
* Gauntlet Match #2:
Daniel Bryan def. Dean Ambrose via DQ after Roman Reigns interferes.
* Gauntlet Match #3:
Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns fight to a No Contest after Dean Ambrose interferes.
Detailed Results
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Tonight's WWE RAW kicks off from Phoenix, Arizona with The Shield standing guard in front of the ring. Triple H's music hits and out he comes in a suit.
Triple H stops and smiles at The Shield before heading to the ring. Triple H shows us footage from SummerSlam where Randy Orton became WWE Champion by cashing in. Triple H says that was business, nothing personal at all. He shows us footage from last week's RAW where The Shield beat Daniel Bryan down in front of the McMahons and then hit with a RKO from Orton. Triple H says that was personal. Triple H says Bryan insulted his wife and family so that's the personal response he gets for it. Triple H says he's willing to be the bigger man and move on. Triple H says ratings and social media buzz were through the roof last week - business is booming and it's all due to Randy Orton, the new face of WWE. Triple H brings Orton out to the ring.
Triple H congratulates Orton on breathing new life into WWE and the WWE Title. Triple H liked to reward people who excel. He got Orton a little gift. Triple H wants to make it clear that he did it out of his own pocket. A new Cadillac Escalade is brought into the arena. Orton thanks Triple H and thanks him for realizing he's the only one fit to be the face of WWE. Orton goes to check out his new Cadillac but here comes Daniel Bryan to the stage. Bryan talks about how sweet the new Cadillac is and says it's well deserved. Bryan has some thank you's of his own. He thanks the WWE Universe for believing in him and supporting him. Bryan thanks John Cena for giving him the chance to main event SummerSlam for the WWE Title. Bryan then thanks Triple H for showing his true colors and proving that his view about what's best for business and what the WWE Champion should look like is more narrow-minded than Vince McMahon. Bryan says Triple H is nothing but a sell-out in a suit now. Bryan cracks on Triple H's extra large nose. Orton tells Bryan to show them both respect. Bryan says the face of WWE is going to get re-arranged at Night of Champions. Bryan declares he will become the new WWE Champion and gets a "yes" chant going. Triple H rips Bryan and says he's a "B" at best. Triple H announces Bryan vs. Seth Rollins for tonight. If he makes it through that, Bryan vs. Dean Ambrose. And if he makes it through those two, he will have to face Roman Reigns.
- The announcers show us footage from CM Punk and Curtis Axel from last week's RAW. Still to come tonight, Punk vs. Axel in singles action. Fans can vote for the stipulation on the WWE App - Paul Heyman banned from ringside, Heyman as special referee or Heyman will be forced to step in the ring with Punk if Punk wins. We go to commercial.
Cody Rhodes vs. Fandango
Back from the break and Cody Rhodes is in the ring as Damien Sandow joins commentary. Out comes Fandango dancing with Summer Rae.
During the match, Fandango's music hits and out comes The Miz dressed like him on the stage. Miz mocks Fandango and dances with Rosa Mendes it looks like. Cody rolls a distracted Fandango up for the win.
Winner: Cody Rhodes
- After the match, Sandow attacks Rhodes and Miz tosses Fandango from the ring. RAW General Manager Brad Maddox comes out and makes a tag match.
Cody Rhodes and The Miz vs. Fandango and Damien Sandow
The match is about to start as we go to commercial.
The end comes when Fandango and Summer Rae walk off. Cody and Miz double team Sandow. Miz hits a Skull Crushing Finale for the win.
Winners: The Miz and Cody Rhodes
- After the match, Fandango says his own name from the stage and dances around with Summer as we go to replays.
- Still to come, Punk vs. Axel with fans picking the stipulations.
- Back from the break and we get a vignette for Los Matadores.
- Josh Mathews is backstage with Christian. He's asked about Triple H but Randy Orton interrupts. They have words and will face later tonight.
- We see footage from the WWE App where CM Punk was talking about the available stipulations. Punk wants Heyman in the ring. We cut to Heyman and Axel backstage. Axel says Punk will have to out-wrestle him tonight and he can't do that. Axel says the situation is better than perfect. Heyman doesn't seem so sure. Back to another commercial.
Curtis Axel vs. CM Punk
Back from the break and WWE Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel waits in the ring for this non-title match. Out next comes CM Punk to a big pop. Paul Heyman comes out to the stage as Jerry Lawler reveals the stipulation. If Punk wins, Heyman must get in the ring with him. The bell rings and here we go.
Heyman looks on from the stage as Punk and Axel go at it. Punk keeps control and goes for a quick roll up. Axel slides out of a GTS and goes to the floor to re-group. Punk runs up the ramp at Heyman but Axel comes from behind and fights him back to the ring. Axel works Punk over and brings him back into the ring. Axel with more offense and a 2 count. Punk turns it around and drops Axel. Punk goes up for the big elbow drop but Axel rolls out of the ring. Punk with a suicide dive out onto the floor as Heyman looks on. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and they're going at it. Axel with a big clothesline to the back of the head for a 2 count. Axel with a big dropkick to the jaw for a 2 count. Punk with kicks. Axel blocks and catapults Punk to the second rope. Punk comes back with a crossbody and 2 count. Axel ducks the roundhouse kick. More back and forth. Punk comes back and nails the elbow from up high. Axel blocks GTS and hits his finisher for a close 2 count. Punk nails a GTS for the win.
Winner: CM Punk
- After the match, Heyman looks shocked as Punk gets ready to fight. Heyman walks off to the back but he's met by WWE referees, who bring him back to ringside. Punk waits for Heyman to come to the ring to fight. Punk leaves the ring and Heyman runs to the back. Heyman walks up the ramp but this time security brings Heyman to Punk. Punk rolls him in the ring but Axel makes the save with a low blow. Heyman hands Axel a pair of handcuffs and Punk's arms are put behind his back as the crowd boos. Axel holds Punk while Heyman yells and smacks him. Punk sits on his knees as they taunt him. Punk jumps up and drops Axel with a roundhouse. He kicks Heyman's leg out and goes to work on him with kicks. Axel makes the save from behind. Axel works Punk over and brings in a kendo stick. Axel hands the kendo stick to Heyman and he nails Punk. Axel holds Punk up on the ropes and Heyman wails away with the stick. Axel pulls Punk out of the ring and throws him into the announcers table. More trash talking and punches from Axel. Heyman comes out of the ring and hits Punk with several more kendo stick shots. Heyman yells that Punk broke his heart. A "walrus" chant breaks out in the crowd as a WWE doctor checks on Punk. We go to commercial.
- We get a look at CM Punk walking away during the break.
- Total Diva Jo Jo is in the ring to announce the next match.
Natalya vs. Brie Bella
Natalya comes out first with Cameron and Naomi by her side. Out next comes Brie Bella with Eva Marie and Nikki Bella.
Typical back and forth Divas match. The rest of the Total Divas get involved and break up a Sharpshooter. Brie takes advantage and gets the win.
Winner: Brie Bella
- After the match, Divas Champion AJ Lee comes out to the stage. She talks about watching last night's episode of Total Divas. She mocks all of them. AJ says she sees nothing but a bunch of useless, interchangeable, talentless women. AJ says she has done more in 1 year than all of them combined. AJ says she worked her life for this while they were just handed 15 minutes of fame. AJ says she didn't suck up to the right people. She got here because she's good. She earned the title. AJ says none of them will ever be able to lace up her Chuck Taylors and that gets a pop. She calls them worthless excuses for women. She says they will never be able to touch her and that is reality. AJ drops the mic and skips away.
- We see Rob Van Dam and Ricardo Rodriguez backstage warming up. Back to commercial.
Rob Van Dam vs. Alberto Del Rio
Back from the break and out comes Ricardo Rodriguez to introduce Rob Van Dam. RVD is out first for this non-title match. Out next comes World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio. Ricardo takes off his coat to reveal a RVD t-shirt.
Lots of back and forth to start. RVD sends Del Rio out to the floor and we take another commercial break.
Back from the break and RVD fights out of a hold. It's revealed that if RVD can win this, Brad Maddox is giving him a title shot at Night of Champions. Del Rio with a double stomp to the back. He mocks RVD now. Del Rio comes off the top but RVD cuts him off with a kick. RVD with clotheslines now. RVD nails Rolling Thunder but Del Rio kicks out at 2. Del Rio fights back but RVD sends him to the mat. RVD with a split legged moonsault for 2. More back and forth. Ricardo stands on the announce table and distracts RVD. RVD rolls Del Rio up for the win and the title shot.
Winner: Rob Van Dam
- We get a look back at John Cena telling fans he needed surgery and won't be back for another 4-6 months. We get a Cena Twitter update.
- Still to come, Daniel Bryan vs. The Shield in a Gauntlet Match. Back to commercial.
- Josh Mathews is backstage with Ryback. Mathews brings up Ryback's recent bullying. Ryback grabs Mathews by his face and brings him to his knees. Ryback says he finally found a way to shut Mathews up and pushes him away by his face.
- We see footage from earlier with what happened between Heyman, Axel and Punk.
- Renee Young approaches Heyman and Axel backstage. She asks if Heyman was afraid earlier tonight. Axel says what happened was something Punk will never forget. Heyman says Punk is a child who just needs to keep getting punished, and punished, and punished, and punished. Heyman says he feels like a man right now, a man who put his prodigal son in place. Heyman says Punk will learn that he's the last person to come up against. They get in a car and drive off.
Christian vs. Randy Orton
We go to the ring and out comes Christian to a nice reaction. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and out comes WWE Champion Randy Orton for another non-title match. The bell rings and Christian goes for an early roll up. Back and forth action until Orton takes control. They fight on the apron and Christian dumps Orton to the floor. Christian with a diving shot that sends Orton back into the barrier. Christian works Orton over and brings him back in the ring. Christian with the inverted neckbreaker for a 2 count. Christian goes to the top but Orton moves. Orton with a big dropkick.
Orton keeps control and sends Christian back out to the floor. Orton brings the fight back into the ring and keeps Christian grounded. Christian fights out but has Killswitch blocked. Orton with more offense and a 2 count. Orton ends up pushing Christian hard from the top out to the floor. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Orton is in control in the middle of the ring with a headlock. Christian fights out and starts to make a comeback. They trade shots in the corner. Orton climbs up for a superplex and nails it. Christian with a roll up for 2 out of nowhere. Lots of back and forth now. Christian ducks a RKO and mounts Orton with right hands in the corner. Christian fights back and nails a big crossbody for a close 2 count. Christian comes back off the top but Orton catches him with a jackknife pin for 2. More back and forth. Orton blocks Killswitch but catches a tornado DDT for a 2 count. Orton nails the draping DDT from the ropes. Christian blocks the RKO. Orton leaps over a spear but Christian nails the next one for a 2 count. Another RKO is blocked. Orton blocks Killswitch and sneaks in a thumb to the eye. Orton nails a RKO for the win.
Winner: Randy Orton
- After the match, Bryan appears on the big screen and congratulates Orton. Bryan is backstage in front of the Cadillac that Orton received from Triple H earlier in the night. Bryan wonders if he is the new face of WWE if he defeats Orton at Night of Champions. Bryan steps to the side to reveal "yes" spray painted all over the Escalade. Orton flips out in the ring and we go to commercial.
- Back from the break and Triple H, Maddox and Orton are looking at the spray-painted Escalade. Maddox points out everyone is laughing at Triple H and Orton. Triple H says this Cadillac is his personal property. Triple H says the WWE Title is also his property and Orton is carrying it for him. Triple H orders Maddox to gather the WWE roster to watch what happens to Bryan tonight. Triple H will fire anyone who dares to help. Orton says Bryan is going to pay and Triple H agrees.
Titus O'Neil vs. Jack Swagger
We go to the ring and out first comes Darren Young with Titus O'Neil. Out next comes Zeb Colter with Jack Swagger. Colter talks about The Primetime Players have stole victories from the Real Americans lately. Zeb takes a shot at Titus and Young's mothers for being on welfare. Swagger and Titus go at it to start the match.
Good back and forth match. Titus blocks the ankle lock. Young gets involved and distracts Swagger and Cesaro. Swagger turns around to a spinebuster from Titus for the win.
Winner: Titus O'Neil
- We get a look back at SummerSlam where Kane lost the Ring of Fire match against Bray Wyatt. The Wyatts will speak next. Back to commercial.
- Back from the break and they air a WWE.com video from Bray Wyatt and The Wyatt Family. Bray talks about Sister Abigail, the name of his finishing move.
- We see footage from tonight of what has happened with Randy Orton's Cadillac that Triple H bought for him.
- Brad Maddox is backstage with the doctor. Apparently CM Punk is refusing medical attention. Punk walks in and wants a match with Heyman. Maddox announces a Handicap Elimination Match for Night of Champions - Punk vs. Heyman and Axel.
- The WWE roster begins to gather on the stage for tonight's main event. We go to commercial.
- We get another vignette for Los Matadores.
Gauntlet Match: Daniel Bryan vs. The Shield
The WWE roster is on the stage as Daniel Bryan makes his way out first.
Daniel Bryan vs. Seth Rollins
Out next comes one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins through the crowd with his partners. Renee Young is on the stage talking to Big Show about the Triple H regime. Show refuses to speak this week. She goes to Dolph Ziggler for comment and he won't speak either. She goes to The Miz for comment but he doesn't want to get fired either.
Bryan with an early surfboard submission as Reigns and Ambrose look on from ringside. Good back and forth match. Bryan with clotheslines and kicks while Rollins is on his knees. Bryan misses a roundhouse kick and Ambrose turns it around on the apron. Rollins springboards in but Bryan cuts him off and applies the half crab. Rollins makes it to the ropes and breaks the hold. Bryan sends Rollins to the floor and nails a suicide dive, causing Rollins to land hard on the other side of the announce table. Bryan works Rollins over as the fans chant "yes" and we go to commercial.
: Back from the break and Rollins is in control, keeping Bryan on the mat. Rollins smacks Bryan around and hits another flying elbow in the corner. Bryan looks to make a comeback but Rollins drops him in the corner again. Rollins tells him to stay down and smacks him some more. Bryan nails a dropkick in the corner out of nowhere. Bryan comes back and trades shots with Rollins. They trade pin attempts now. Rollins with a big kick to the head. Big inverted suplex by Rollins but Bryan kicks out at 2. Rollins with more offense in the corner. Bryan climbs up for a super German and drops Rollins on his face from up high. Bryan drops Rollins again for the pin.
Daniel Bryan vs. Dean Ambrose
Ambrose comes right in and goes to work on Bryan. Bryan gets the Yes Lock applied early on but Roman Reigns interferes for the bell, disqualifying Ambrose
Daniel Bryan vs. Roman Reigns
The third match doesn't last as The Shield beat Bryan down with the triple team. The WWE roster looks on from the stage. Triple H's music hits and out he comes, staring at some of the talents. He locks eyes with Big Show but Show just looks away. The Shield drops Bryan with the triple powerbomb. Triple H is still daring anyone to help Bryan. Here comes Randy Orton next. Triple H sends Orton to the ring to get revenge on Bryan. The Shield holds Bryan while Orton approaches. Orton taunts Bryan and nails a RKO while fans chant for Big Show. We see Show looking angrily at Triple H. Orton heads back up the ramp as Bryan is left laying at the feet of The Shield. Orton holds the WWE Title up high from the ramp. Triple H dares the roster to laugh now. RAW goes off the air with The Shield standing over Bryan.
