Quick Results
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* Non-Title:
Alberto Del Rio def. Cody Rhodes via cross armbreaker submission
* Jimmy & Jey Uso def. Heath Slater & Drew McIntyre (with Jinder Mahal) by Jimmy Uso pinning Heath Slater following the Superfly Splash.
* Big E. Langston def. Justin Gabriel via Big Ending.
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Josh Mathews welcomes us to the show as Del Rio’s music hits. Del Rio will defend his World title against Christian at SummerSlam. The host of SummerSlam, The Miz, joins Mathews on commentary tonight. Cody Rhodes will face Mr. MITB Damien Sandow this Sunday.
Alberto Del Rio vs. Cody Rhodes
Lock up, Rhodes trips Del Rio. ADR tries for the cross armbreaker, Cody gets away. Headlock on Rhodes. Cody gets out and nails a dropkick. Tilt-a-whirl backbreaker on Cody for a pin. Del Rio sends him to the mat for a two. ADR grabs his mouth, applies another headlock. Cody hits a springboard dropkick from the ropes. Low slap, and a kick to the gut on Alberto. Rhodes connect with the Beautiful Disaster, Del Rio rolls out of the ring.
-Commercials
Rhodes kicks Del Rio. On the apron, ADR snaps the left arm sending Cody to the floor. Cody is sent into the barricade twice. Back in the ring, ADR focuses on that arm. Rhodes counters with some punches. Upside-down on the turnbuckle, Cody is kicked. They are both at the top, Cody elbows ADR down and nails a moonsault, both men down. Cody flips him over for a knee, two. Rhodes tries for Cross Rhodes, ADR gets out and hits an enziguri. ADR goes up top, Cody stops him. Rhodes hits another Beautiful Disaster, nearfall. Armbreaker from Del Rio. ADR tries for Cross Armbreaker. Reversed suplex for a two on Rhodes. Cody nails Cross Rhodes! Both are down once again. ADR sends Rhodes into the turnbuckle He locks in the Cross Armbreaker, Cody taps.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio – by submission (13:40)
Mathews and Miz discuss Punk, Heyman, and Lesnar. We get a video package. Punk says he owes his career to CM Punk. From MITB, they show Heyman slamming the ladder against Punk. Heyman says he betrayed him because without Paul Heyman, CM Punk is not the best in the world. Lesnar and Punk brawl (from three weeks ago). Punk says he’s not afraid of the monster. He wants The Best vs. The Beast. Heyman accepts the challenge. From Raw, Punk attacks Lesnar with a camera. The Best vs. The Beast takes place this Sunday at SummerSlam!
The Uso’s music hits for a tag team match. 3MB’s Heath Slater and Drew McIntyre will be in action.
The Uso’s vs. Heath Slater and Drew McIntyre
Slater and Jimmy start. Lock up, headlock on Heath. Shoulderbloclk on Jimmy, clothesline to Slater for a one. Jey tagged in. Slater attacks Jey and tags Drew McIntyre. Drew stomps on Jey. Jimmy tagged in, roll up and a clothesline. Uppercut connects, big splash in the corner from Jimmy. He sends Drew out of the ring onto Slater and Mahal.
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Slater is on the attack on the Uso. McIntyre tagged in. Jimmy slaps drew, tags Jey. Jey with the cover, works on the arm. Tag to Jimmy. They each hits drew, Jimmy kicks both Mahal and Slater, Drew boots Jimmy off the apron. Slater destroys Jimmy outside the ring. Cover and a two. Headlock applied from Slater. Slater nails a big kick on Jimmy for a two. Drew tagged. McIntyre kicks Jimmy in the corner. Pin, two. Slater back in. Jimmy tried to fight both men off. Drew back in. Samoan Drop by Jimmy Uso. Hot tags made to each. Jey comes in with kicks and slaps. USS-OO! Stinkface in the corner, Drew breaks the cover. Jimmy tagged in. Jey hops out of the ring onto Drew and Mahal as Jimmy nails the splash on Slater for the win.
Winners: The Uso’s – by pinfall (11:08)
Rob Van Dam will challenge Dean Ambrose for the United States Championship during the SummerSlam Kickoff Show an hour before the show starts Sunday night.
Raw Rebound: MizTV with John Cena and Daniel Bryan. Cena tells Bryan to think he’s a parody. Cena’s says he he’s knocked off Triple H, Batista, Randy Orton, CM punk, The Rock. Bryan says you act like they are better than me. Cena can’t put Bryan in the class with them. If Bryan is good enough to win the WWE title, he will earn Cena’s respect. Daniel says there it is, you don’t respect me. Bryan says in Japan, to get fired up for a match, they would slap their opponent across the face. Bryan wishes he could do that now, but Cena’s not a wrestler. Cena slaps Bryan across the face! This Sunday, John Cena will defend the WWE Championship against Daniel Bryan with Triple H as the special guest ref.
Big E Langston’s music hits. He is accompanied to the ring by Divas’s Champion AJ Lee. Big E faces Justin Gabriel after the break.
Big E Langston vs. Justin Gabriel
Lock up, Big E shoves Justin. Headlock on the mat, both in the corner. Gabriel slaps Big E across the chest, hits a dropkick. Langston slams Justin down and connects with the big splash. Abdominal stretch applied by Langston. Gabriel lands some punches and kicks. Big E hits a belly-to-belly suplex for a two. Big E pulls Justin by the hair, chinlock locked in. Big club to the gut of Justin Gabriel. Big E slams Justin onto his knee three times. Justin moves from the big splash, kick in the corner. He rolls Langston up. Gabriel nails some kicks and a crossbody in the corner. Langston catches Gabriel, Justin reverses it for a DDT. Moonsault on Langston, nearfall! Forearms to Langston. Big E runs Justin over. Langston places Gabriel on his shoulder for the Big Ending for the victory.
Winner: Big E Langston – by pinfall (6:30)
Quick Results
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* Special Guest Refree Brad Maddox
Wade Barrett def. Daniel Bryan via roll-up, Maddox does a very fast count
* Randy Orton def. Damien Sandow via RKO
* The Great Khali and Natalya vs. AJ Lee and Big E Langston, AJ tap out when Natalya applies sharp-shooter submission
* Kane def. Titus O'Neil via chokeslam
* Alberto Del Rio def. Kofi Kingston via cross armbreaker submission
* The Usos def. Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro
* Fandango vs. R-Truth
Match end up having a dance-off before the bell.
* #1 Contender's 20 men over the top Battle Royal:
Winner will face Dean Ambrose at SummerSlam for the US championship
Participants: Rob Van Dam, Tensai, Brodus Clay, Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal, Drew McIntyre, Ryback, Mark Henry, Justin Gabriel, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Jack Swagger, Antonio Cesaro, The Great Khali, R-Truth, Fandango, Darren Young, Titus O'Neil, Kofi Kingston, Wade Barrett
Winner and New #1 Contender: Rob Van Dam
* CM Punk vs. Paul Heyman fights to a no contest
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Tonight's WWE RAW kicks off with Daniel Bryan coming to the ring. Fans chant "yes" as Michael Cole welcomes us to RAW. We see footage from last week where Bryan avoided having his beard shaved by Wade Barrett. We also see footage from SmackDown where Bryan beat Barrett. Barrett has requested a rematch and here we go.
Wade Barrett vs. Daniel Bryan
Barrett waits as Bryan makes his entrance. Justin Roberts brings out RAW General Manager Brad Maddox and says he will be the special referee for this match.
The bell rings and they go at it. Bryan with a dropkick early on. Barrett comes back and tosses Bryan out of the ring. Bryan comes back in and takes Barrett down by whipping his leg. More work on the leg by Bryan. Bryan runs the ropes and leaps out onto Barrett. Bryan comes from the apron but Barrett moves and drops Bryan on the floor with a big boot. Barrett sends Bryan into the barrier and brings him back into the ring for more offense in the corner. Barrett sends Bryan back to the floor and Maddox counts. Barrett follows and sends Bryan into the steel steps. They come back in and trade shots. Barrett takes Bryan to the mat.
Bryan comes back and hits a suicide dive out on the floor. Bryan brings it back in the ring for a missile dropkick. Bryan with a bunch of kicks to the chest. Barrett ducks the kick to the head and rolls Bryan up for the win after Maddox does a very fast count.
Winner: Wade Barrett
After the match, Bryan stares down Maddox in the ring. Bryan backs Maddox into the corner and goes at him but Maddox drops and rolls out of the ring. Maddox heads up the ramp as Bryan looks on. Bryan gets a "no" chant going as we go to replays.
Still to come, Bryan and John Cena will be on MizTV. Also, CM Punk vs. Paul Heyman. Randy Orton and Damien Sandow are shown backstage as we go to commercial.
Damien Sandow vs. Randy Orton
Back from the break and Cody Rhodes is on commentary. Out first comes Damien Sandow with his new and improved briefcase. Out next comes Randy Orton.
They go at it and Sandow drops Orton with a headlock first. Sandow with a headlock now. They run the ropes and Orton drops Sandow with a back elbow. Orton works over Sandow in the corner now. More back and forth action. Orton takes Sandow down with a headlock now. Orton tosses Sandow to the apron but he hangs on. Orton dropkicks him out to the floor. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Sandow drops Orton for a 2 count. Sandow with shoulder thrusts in the corner. Orton ends up on the floor again. Sandow follows and brings him back in for a pin attempt. Orton finally makes a comeback and nails the powerslam, then the draping DDT from the second rope. Cody ends up arguing with and distracting Sandow. Orton nails a RKO for the win.
Winner: Randy Orton
We see Rob Van Dam backstage getting ready. There will be a 20-man battle royal tonight to see who faces United States Champion Dean Ambrose at SummerSlam. We see The Shield backstage. They cut a promo on the "old guard" still running around. They are the new generation - hungrier and better. Ambrose talk about the bottle royal and we go to commercial.
Back from the break and we get Brock Lesnar's message to CM Punk that aired on SmackDown. Josh Mathews is backstage with Punk now. Punk talks about Heyman and their match. Punk predicts he will see Lesnar tonight.
We go to the ring and out comes Natalya with The Great Khali and Hornswoggle. We go to commercial.
The Great Khali and Natalya vs. AJ Lee and Big E Langston
We go to the ring and out comes Natalya with The Great Khali and Hornswoggle. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and out comes WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee and Big E Langston. We get a side video of Big E trashing Dolph Ziggler earlier.
AJ slaps Khali to start the match. Natalya comes in and lays her out. Natalya slams AJ back into the corner and stomps on her. Natalya gets countered and shoved into the corner. AJ with a spin kick for a 2 count. We see Ziggler and Kaitlyn watching backstage. AJ works on Natalya in the corner now. AJ takes Natalya to the mat. AJ slams Natalya back down by her hair and covers for a 2 count. Natalya tries for a comeback but AJ kicks her in the gut and then hits a dropkick for 2. AJ yells at Hornswoggle and tries to kick him. AJ takes her down for a Sharpshooter and locks it in. AJ taps but the referee doesn't count it or something. Natalya goes to the referee to raise her hand but there's definitely some miscommunication here. Natalya applies the Sharpshooter again and AJ taps out for the win.
Winners: The Great Khali and Natalya
After the bell, the celebration ends when Big E attacks Khali from behind. Big E tosses Hornswoggle across the ring and kicks him out. Big E turns around to a big overhead chop from Khali. Khali and Natalya dance with Hornswoggle to end the segment.
Vince McMahon is backstage walking. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and here comes Vince McMahon to talk about the Bryan vs. Barrett match earlier tonight. Vince calls out Brad Maddox. Maddox admits to being a little excited and may have accidentally did a fast count. Vince says everyone makes mistakes. Maddox asks for a second chance. Maddox promises to call it down the middle this time. Vince makes some fun of Bryan. Vince goes to announce that Maddox will special referee SummerSlam but out comes Triple H.
Triple H says he isn't here to air any dirty laundry. Fans chant for Triple H and Vince tells them to quit feeding his ego. Triple H agrees that we need someone impartial to take control of the WWE Title match and call it right down the line. Triple H doesn't agree that it should be Brad Maddox. Triple H says it sounds like Vince was referring to him. He drops the mic and nails Maddox with a Pedigree. Vince gets pissed and storms out of the ring. He stares back at Triple H. Cole announces that Triple H will be the special referee for the SummerSlam main event. We go to replays.
Still to come, MizTV and Punk vs. Heyman. Back to commercial.
Kane vs. Titus O'Neil
Back from the break and here comes Kane. We get a vignette for the Kane vs. Bray Wyatt feud and hype for their SummerSlam match. Titus O'Neil waits and here we go. Kane strikes first and goes to work on Titus as Darren Young watches on. Kane ends up getting the quick win with a chokeslam.
Winner: Kane
After the match, the lights go out and here comes Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. The lights come on and Kane is gone from the ring as Rowan and Harper try to attack. Bray gets up startled from his rocking chair as we see Kane stand up on the ring. Kane makes the pyro go off but Bray smiles and laughs back at him. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Josh Mathews is backstage with The Bella Twins to talk about Total Divas. We see footage from last week's RAW where Natalya slapped Brie Bella in front of Nikki and Eva Marie. The Bellas say they are in complete control of the Divas division and up walks Natalya. She proposes a singles match at SummerSlam. Natalya tells her to bring Nikki and Eva Marie. Natalya says she's bringing Cameron and Naomi, here they come walking up. The match is on. More arguing. Brie slaps Natalya and walks off.
Alberto Del Rio vs. Kofi Kingston
We go to the ring and out comes World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio without Ricardo Rodriguez. We see footage of the beatdown last week. Out next comes Kofi Kingston.
Good back and forth match. Kofi ends up springboarding into the ring but Del Rio catches him with knees in mid-air. Del Rio with the cross armbreaker for the win.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
We see Mark Henry backstage getting ready for the battle royal. Back to commercial.
We get hype for Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio at SummerSlam. They air a music video looking at Christian's career. Christian is backstage with Renee Young now. Christian says at SummerSlam, he will become the World Heavyweight Champion for a third time and prove what he's been saying is true - all he needs is one... more... match. Del Rio walks up and laughs at Christian. He says something in Spanish and walks off.
Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro vs. The Usos
We go to the ring and out comes Zeb Colter with The Real Americans. Colter cuts a promo on California as they walk to the ring. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and out come The Usos. Cesaro misses a kick and Uso goes to work on him. Cesaro moves from the corner and finally hits the big boot for a pin attempt. Swagger tags in for some double teaming on Uso. 2 count by Swagger. Cesaro gets some cheap shots in while the referee is distracted. Swagger nails a Swagger Bomb and in comes Cesaro for some more double teaming. 2 count by Cesaro. Cesaro and Uso trade shots now. Cesaro stops a tag and in comes Swagger. Swagger keeps Uso on the mat now.
Swagger and Jey Uso tag in next. They go at it. Uso hits a Samoan Drop. Uso hits the splash in the corner and goes for a pin but Cesaro pulls Swagger out of the ring to break the pin. The Usos nail suicide dives to the floor. Colter distracts the referee which allows The Usos to hit a double team move for the win.
Winners: The Usos
Still to come, MizTV. Back to commercial.
Back from commercial and the ring is set up for MizTV with SummerSlam host The Miz. The Miz brings out Daniel Bryan first. Out next comes WWE Champion John Cena.
Cena talks about Triple H being special referee at SummerSlam and likes the decision. Cena goes on and says it will be a hell of a fight on Sunday. The Miz speaks but Bryan cuts him off and threatens to punch him in the face if he doesn't shut up. Bryan doesn't get it - why do people think all Bryan is capable of is a good fight. Cena tries to interrupt but Bryan hushes him. Bryan talks about how Cena is more style and substance, in it for the glory and not the wrestling. They go on and Cena gets ready to fight. Cena cuts a promo about believing. More talking by Cena. Cena brings up granting a Make-A-Wish wish today and the crowd pops. Cena says he's proud of who he is and what he's become. Cena goes on. Bryan says there it is - Cena spelled it out - he doesn't respect Bryan. Bryan says Cena isn't treating this like he treated his matches with The Rock or Shawn Michaels because Cena respected them. Bryan yells about how all he wants is to win the WWE Title once. Bryan says for Cena, this is just another SummerSlam but for Bryan, this is the biggest match of his life. Bryan says in Japan before big matches, the wrestlers would slap each other to hype the match up as a tradition. Bryan comes face to face with Cena. He says he wishes he could do that to Cena right now but he can't because Cena is not a wrestler and doesn't deserve it. Cena slaps Bryan and tells him to smack back. Bryan says Cena doesn't deserve it. Here comes Triple H.
Triple H gets in between Cena and Bryan but here comes Randy Orton to the stage. Orton stares down at the ring as his music plays.
Still to come, Punk vs. Heyman. Back to commercial.
Fandango vs. R-Truth
Back from the break and Fandango is making his entrance with Summer Rae. Out next comes R-Truth. They end up having a dance-off before the bell. Fandango attacks Truth while he's dancing. They brawl and Fandango escapes the ring to leave the match.
We see Ryback backstage getting ready for the battle royal. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and Paul Heyman is backstage with Curtis Axel. Axel asks if he's nervous. Heyman says he thinks he's having second thoughts.
#1 Contender's Battle Royal: Rob Van Dam, Tensai, Brodus Clay, Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal, Drew McIntyre, Ryback, Mark Henry, Justin Gabriel, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Jack Swagger, Antonio Cesaro, The Great Khali, R-Truth, Fandango, Darren Young, Titus O'Neil, Kofi Kingston, Wade Barrett
The winner of this will face Dean Ambrose for the United States Title on the SummerSlam pre-show. Rob Van Dam is out first followed by Tons of Funk and 3MB. Ryback is out next as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and more Superstars are out. Here comes Mark Henry. Ryback tosses Young and Gabriel early on. Tensai and Ryback go at it. Tensai is eliminated. Titus and Cesaro go at it. 3MB eliminate one of The Usos. Henry works on Kofi in the corner. Khali works on Swagger. RVD tries to eliminate Ryback but can't. Titus and Barrett beat Henry down in the corner. Brodus and Slater go at it. Kofi fights Ryback off now. Khali with big chops on Barrett.
Truth eliminates Fandango. Fandango comes back in the ring and tosses Truth out to the floor. Someone else tosses Fandango back out. It appears Truth is eliminated. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and we see Brodus, Khali and 3MB were eliminated. Swagger and Cesaro eliminate the other Uso. They work on Henry now. RVD eliminates Titus. Kofi does cool spots with The Real Americans but gets eliminated. Henry later eliminates both of them. Ryback cuts off a Rolling Thunder with a spear. Henry and RVD eliminate Ryback. RVD ends up getting the win.
Winner and New #1 Contender: Rob Van Dam
After the match, The Shield come out to corner Henry and RVD, who had a show of respect. Big Show's music hits and out he comes to stand with Henry and RVD.
Still to come, Punk vs. Heyman. Back to commercial.
CM Punk vs. Paul Heyman
Back from the break and out comes Paul Heyman for the main event. Heyman is not dressed to wrestle. Heyman says this is all a conspiracy and introduces his co-conspirator - Brock Lesnar. Lesnar comes out and Heyman shows us a video package of Lesnar beating up on Punk.
Heyman says he's willing to fight Punk tonight, only if it's a handicap match with Lesnar by his side. Heyman demands an answer. Punk's music hits but he comes from behind and grabs a camera from the cameraman on the apron. Punk hits Lesnar with the camera and sends him to the floor. Punk flies out with a suicide dive and nails some chairshots to the back. Punk chases Heyman up the ramp. Heyman runs to the back but Curtis Axel brawls with Punk on the ramp. Punk drops Axel with a GTS on the stage. RAW goes off the air with Punk looking at Lesnar, who is still down at ringside.
Quick Results
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* Randy Orton def. Rob Van Dam via RKO
* Fandango def. Kofi Kingston via Diving Leg Drop
* Daniel Bryan def. Wade Barrett via yes lock submission
* 3-0n-1 Handicap Match:
Kane def. 3MB (Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal)
* Christian def. Alberto Del Rio via roll-up
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Welcome to this week’s Smackdown! Randy Orton makes his way to the ring. Rob Van Dam makes his way to the ring.
Mr. Money in the Bank Randy Orton vs. Rob Van Dam
They lock up, as RVD locks in a Side Headlock. Orton wrestles him to the mat, getting out if the hold. They lock up again, as Orton locks in a Headlock. Orton is thrown against the ropes, as he runs under a Leap Frog. Orton turns around, and eats a Spinning Heel Kick. Orton kicks RVD, taking him down with a Headlock Takeover. RVD elbows out, but is hit in the back with a Dropkick. Pin, but a kick out. Orton is hit with another Spinning Heel Kick. RVD runs to Orton, but is thrown over the top rope. Orton follows him, trying to throw him into the steel steps. Orton gets a face full instead. RVD puts Orton on the barricade, and connects with a Spinning Heel Kick to his spine.
Commercials
Orton connects with a few Knee Drops to RVD’s neck. Orton then throws Van Dam in the corner for some punches. Orton whips him to the opposite side, but takes an elbow to the face. RVD goes top rope, but is pushed off to the floor, hitting the barricade on the way down. Orton connects with a Back Suplex to RVD onto the barricade. Van Dam is thrown back into the ring, as Orton follows with a pin. Kick out by RVD. Orton locks in a Rear Headlock, as Van Dam struggles. After standing up, RVD throws some fists. A couple Lariats precede a nice Superkick to the face of Randy. RVD connects with a Body Slam to Orton, following with a Split Legged Moonsault. Pin, but a kick out. RVD goes top rope again, connecting with a Somersault Lariat. Pin, but another kick out. Orton is standing in the corner, as RVD goes for a Rolling Thunder Monkey Flip. Orton side steps him, connecting with a signature Backbreaker. Pin, but a kick out. Orton connects with a couple Lariats. RVD goes for one, but is hit with a Scoop Slam. Pin, but a kick out. Orton throws Van Dam to the corner, going for a Rope Hung DDT, but is reversed into a Northern Lights Suplex. Pin, but a kick out by Orton. RVD goes to the apron for a Springboard, but is hit with a Dropkick. Orton picks up the body of Van Dam, connecting with a DDT. Orton calls for an RKO, but is hit with a kick to the face. RVD pins with a Bodyscissors, but a kick out. RVD connects with a step in Spinning Heel Kick. RVD follows with a Rolling Thunder Senton. Pin, but a kick out. RVD goes for a 5 Star Frog Splash, but Orton rolls away. Orton connects with an RKO for the win.
Winner: Randy Orton via pinfall
Commercials
Miz is in the ring, and welcomes us to Miz TV. Miz welcomes AJ Lee and Big E Langston as his guests. Miz asks what the two’s relationship is. AJ says that he is a good friend and a nice guy. Lee says that he is her best friend, as she fist bumps him. Miz gives Langston a thumbs up. Miz says AJ had many “friends” like Cena, Bryan, Punk, Kane and Ziggler. Miz says she is so quick to blame, and perhaps the problem is actually her. Lee says they all deserved it. Lee says she was deceived and left. Lee says she should have her best friend Kaitlyn to turn to, but she left also. AJ says she has something that will never desert her, and that is her Diva’s Championship. Lee says she will never be abandoned by it, unlike Ziggler. This brings Dolph Ziggler out.
Ziggler says this has been the story of his whole life: women can’t get over him. Lee says no one gets over her, saying they had something special. Lee says she is sad that Ziggler will never be able to touch her again. This brings Kaitlyn out.
Kaitlyn says he can’t touch her, but she can. Kaitlyn says Lee cost her and Ziggler their titles. All four of them start getting into an argument. Miz stops it, and makes a Summerslam matchup. In a Mixed Tag Match, Dolph Ziggler and Kaitlyn will face Big E Langston and AJ Lee. Kaitlyn says she can’t wait to slap the crazy off her face. AJ attacks Kaitlyn, as they fight. Langston picks Kaitlyn up, telling her to stop and calm down. Ziggler then goes in for a Zig Zag. After Lee gets up, she takes a Spear from Kaitlyn.
Commercials
Alberto Del Rio is backstage, complaining to Vickie Guerrero about his upcoming match. Guerrero says she was disrespected by Del Rio, so put him in a match with Christian. Del Rio asks if he gets hurt, and can;t compete at Summerslam. Guerrero says that is a risk she is willing to take.
Fandango makes his way to the ring.
Commercials
Fandango vs. Kofi Kingston
Kingston locks in a Waist Lock, but is hit with an elbow. Kingston is put in the corner, but kicks out. Kingston runs the ropes, but is taken out with a shoulder from Fandango. They criss cross the ropes, as Kingston runs at Fandango. Kingston is sent to the floor, with his own momentum. Fandango follows, connecting with a Snap Suplex on the floor. Both get back into the ring, as Fandango pins. Kick out. Fandango takes out Kingston with a Back Elbow. Pinning again. Fandango locks in a Headlock, as he throws fists. Fandango goes for a Back Suplex, but it is reversed by Kingston into a Cross Body. Pin, but a kick out. Fandango runs at Kingston in the corner, but Kofi moves. Fandango gets a shoulder into the steel steps. Kingston connects with a Superman Punch and Double Chops. Kingston goes for a Boom Drop, but Fandango rolls to the ring. Kingston connects with a Dropkick through the ropes. Kingston goes to the apron to dive on Fandango, but Summer Rae is in the way. Kofi goes anyway, as she moves. Kingston connects with a Crossbody. Summer fakes an ankle injury, as Fandango comes from behind. Kingston is thrown head first into the ring post. Fandango rolls the motionless body of Kingston into the ring, and connects with a Diving Leg Drop for the win.
Winner: Fandango via pinfall
Backstage, Renee Young interviews Daniel Bryan. Bryan says he likes the way he looks and decided to give Wade Barrett a makeover instead. Bryan says he won’t change who he is. However, Bryan will change history when he beats John Cena for the WWE Championship.
Commercials
Daniel Bryan makes his way to the ring. Wade Barrett makes his way to the ring, holding a razor with him.
Daniel Bryan vs. Wade Barrett
They begin to trade fists, as Barrett gets the upperhand. Bryan backflips out of the corner, connecting with a Running Clothesline. Bryan connects with a flurry of kicks, and goes to runs the ropes. Barrett follows close behind, taking him out of the ring with a Clothesline. Barrett slams Daniel into the barricade and the steel steps. Bryan is rolled back into the ring, and pinned. Kick out. Barrett chokes Bryan in the ropes with his knee. Barrett then sits him in the ropes, throwing knees to his face. Bryan is hit with a Big Boot, falling to the apron. Pin, but a kick out. Bryan is put in a Surfboard Stretch. Bryan fights out, but is backed into the corner. Wade runs to him, but is tripped with a Drop Toe Hold. Daniel goes for a Dropkick, but is hit with the Winds of Change. Pin, but a kick out. Barret goes out of the ring to grab the razor. Bryan gets it out of Barrett’s hand, then going to the apron. Barrett is hit with a Busaiku Knee on the floor. Daniel throws Barrett in the ring, following with a Diving Headbutt. Bryan locks in the Yes Lock for the win.
Winner: Daniel Bryan via submission
Bryan grabs the razor, putting on the steel steps. Bryan stomps on it, crushing it.
Backstage, Renee Young interviews Damien Sandow, as he begins to speak of Cody Rhodes being a thief. Sandow says he will face Rhodes at Summerslam. Sandow says he will put this past him, as he reveals his new leather Money in the Bank Briefcase with a new contract. Sandow says this is a warning to Alberto Del Rio, as he can use this at anytime.
Commercials
Kane makes his way to the ring. 3MB are in the ring.
3-0n-1 Handicap Match: Kane vs. 3MB (Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal)
Kane takes out all men with fists. Kane connects with a Clothesline to Slater in the corner. Kane runs to Jinder, but Drew connects with a Single Legged Dropkick. Jinder and Drew hold Kane, as Heath punches him. Kane connects with a Big Boot to Slater. Kane takes the members to the floor, throwing Drew into the steps and Heath over the announce table. Jinder is in the ring, as he takes a Chokeslam.
Winner: Kane via pinfall
On the Titantron, Bray Wyatt speaks of the Ring of Fire match. Wyatt asks if a Ring of Fire could control his brothers and sisters. Wyatt says they are everywhere like his fire. Wyatt says he will be locked in their Bray, and will fear the very fire he uses. Wyatt says he wants to tell Kane a secret, saying he is already dead.
Commercials
In an interview with Brock Lesnar, he speaks that it is personal between him and Punk. Lesnar says he has never liked Punk. Lesnar says he didn’t attack Punk out of respect for Heyman. Lesnar says that Punk thinks that he is tough, but he really isn’t. Lesnar says he was a former NCAA, UFC and WWE Champion. Lesnar says he held the WWE Championship when Punk wrestled in front of 100 people in high school gyms. Lesnar says Punk has never faced anyone like Lesnar, because there is no one like him. Lesnar says that his size matters.
Christian makes his way to the ring.
Commercials
Alberto Del Rio makes his way to the ring.
World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio vs. Christian
Del Rio attacks Christian, locking in a Headlock. Del Rio is backed against the ropes, but holds the lock. Christian gets out, but is knocked down with a shoulder. Del Rio fights Christian with headbutts. Christian reverses a whip, as he takes out Del Rio with shoulders of his own. Pin, but a kick out. Christian connects with a Headlock Takeover. Christian is backed into the corner, as Del Rio connects with shoulders. Del Rio kicks away at Christian’s back. Del Rio runs the ropes, as Christian trips him. Christian goes for a slap, as Del Rio moves. Christian goes back in the ring, as Del Rio is sent to the floor. Del Rio is hit with a Baseball Slide from Christian.
Commercials
Christian punches Del Rio in the corner, as he follows with a Tornado DDT. Del Rio reverses it, following with a Double Stomp. Pin, but a kick out. Del Rio runs to Christian, and ducks under a Big Boot. Del Rio rolls the floor, getting Christian’s legs in the ring post. Christian reverses, as he goes top rope. Christian goes to dive onto Del Rio, but Alberto moves. Christian hits the barricade, as he stomps away at Christian. Del Rio locks in a Headlock, but Christian punches out. Christian runs the ropes, kicking a bowed Del Rio. Alberto returns the favor with a Pop Up, and a kick to the head. Christian hangs off the apron, as he kicks Christian in the head. Del Rio ties Christian’s legs in the corner, and throws kicks. Del Rio slaps Christian, but eats one of his own. Christian goes top rope, as Del Rio follows. Del Rio tries to Suplex Christian to the floor, but they both push each other off.
Commercials
Del Rio connects with a Missile Dropkick. Pin, but a kick out. Del Rio locks in an Arm Bar in the ropes. Del Rio goes top rope, but is slapped in the face by Christian. Christian connects with a Frankensteiner from the top rope. Pin, but a kick out. The two trade fists in the middle of the ring. Del Rio backs Christian into the corner, but is hit with a Big Boot. Christian then connects with a Missile Dropkick. Del Rio falls in the ropes, as he is slapped. from the floor. Christian goes top rope, connecting with a Crossbody. Pin, but a kick out. Christian goes to the second rope, connecting with a Diving European Uppercut. Christian goes for the Killswitch, but it is reversed into a Tilt-a-whirl Backbreaker by Del Rio. Pin, but a kick out. Del Rio is put in a Sunset Flip, but rolls out. Christian dodges a kick, but is hit with a Backstabber. Pin, but a kick out. Del Rio goes for a kick to the face, but is hit with a Spear. Pin, but a kick out by Del Rio. Del Rio throws Christian’s shoulder into the ring post. Del Rio connects with the Cross Arm Breaker, but reverses it into a pin. Kick out. Del Rio connects with a Superkick. Del Rio goes for Christian, but is rolled up.
Winner: Christian via pinfall
Del Rio gets in the ring, but takes a Killswitch. Christian leaves for the back. Damien Sandow makes his way to the ring, with the Money in the Bank. Sandow goes to cash in the contract, but Cody Rhodes dives in the ring. Rhodes attacks Sandow, finishing with a Cross Rhodes to end the show.
Quick Results
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* The Shield def. The Uso’s and Mark Henry
* Natalya def. Aksana via sharp-shooter submission
* Curtis Axel def. Sin Cara via Wicked neckbreaker
Detailed Results
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Welcome to this week’s coverage of WWE Main Event! The show starts with Josh Mathews welcoming us mentioning we are less than two weeks away from SummerSlam. The Shield’s music hits for a six-man tag team match. Miz says he had a great time on the overseas tour, and is looking forward to hosting SummerSlam. The Uso’s make their way to the ring, followed by Mark Henry.
The Shield vs. The Uso’s and Mark Henry
Rollins and The Uso lock up. Headlock on Rollins, Jimmy with a shoulderblock. Seth ducks, and Jimmy takes him down for a quick cover. Jey tagged in, double teaming. Rollins tags Ambrose. Jey focuses on the left arm. Ambrose gets in some offense in the corner. Pin on Dean. Uso tagged in, and then Henry. Henry catches him and unloads with punches and headbutts. Distraction allows Ambrose to target the knee. Roman gets in. Henry throws him out. Uso’s get Rollins down. They go to sling Mark into him, but Seth rolls out.
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After the break, Henry tags in Jimmy who slaps Roman. Reigns blocks him, tags Ambrose. Clothesline and an elbow for a one. Rollins in. Big kick to the back, chinlock applied. Jimmy elbows out, slammed back down. Jey tagged in, clotheslines and a shoulderblock. Rollins counters with a kick to the head. Roman back in. Cover and a nearfall. Clothesline connects from Reigns for a two. Ambrose tagged, applies chinlock. Knee to Jey, kicks to the gut. Ambrose plants his knee right to the throat. Seth Rollins tagged in. Jey goes for the tag, Seth stops him, two.
Roman comes back in with a headlock. Knee and a cover, Rollins back in. Suplex and a two. Rollins stomps on him, tags in Ambrose. Jey nails a big super kick on Dean, and another on Rollins. Hot tag to Mark Henry who takes out all three of them. He runs right into Dean and Seth in the corner.Uso tagged, goes up top and nails the splash. Rollins nails Blackout, Ambrose covers for the win.
Winners: The Shield – by pinfall (15:02)
Curtis Axel will face Sin Cara tonight.
The Shield appears on the screen. Ambrose says that was too easy, a walk in the park. Guys like Mark Henry are worn out and lazy. They set the standard for the company.Rollins says no one can catch up with them. It doesn’t matter who you are, Orton, Bryan, or John Cena. Roman says there is no end to justice. Believe in The Shield.
They replay the segment on Raw where Eva Marie confronts The Bella’s about Natalya. Nattie walks up and slaps one of the twins.
Natalya vs. Aksana
Natalya duck and rolls her up. Aksana slaps her and takes Natalya down. Nattie locks in a hold with her legs. headlock takedown on Aksana. Natalya catches the kick and flips her over. Aksana with a headlock and shoulderblock. Aksana takes her down, Natalya counters with a kick. Nattie tries for Sharpshooter. Arm to the back of the knee of Natalya. Aksana kicks the knee. Elbows to the leg. Aksana slams her head to the mat, pin. Natalya finally gets up and lock in the Sharpshooter for the win.
Winner: Natalya – by submission (5:00)
Mathews and Miz discuss the highly anticipated match between CM Punk and Brock Lesnar.
Raw Rebound: Punk faces Curtis Axel. Heyman runs away before the match. Heyman comes back out after awhile. Punk grabs Heyman, Lesnar’s music hits. Punk is pulled out by Axel who is hit with a GTS. Punk goes right after Brock. Lesnar gains control and goes for the F5. Heyman is going to be hit by a chair when Lesnar nails an F5. Brock strikes Punk with the chair and walks away.
Curtis Axel makes his way to the ring accompanied by Paul Heyman. Heyman joins Miz and Mathews on commentary. After commercials, Sin Cara enters to take on the Intercontinental Champion.
Curtis Axel vs. Sin Cara
Lock up, Axel messes with the mask. Lock up, Axel takes him to the corner. Sin Cara takes him down from the second rope. Axel focuses on the left arm. Arm drag from Sin Cara, roll up. Axel throws him into the corner, slaps to the chest. Axel stomps on Cara. Cara counters with kicks and a big arm drag from the ropes. Dropkicks from Sin Cara connect sending Axel outside, Sin Cara dives out onto Curtis. Cara throws him in. Axel stops Sin Cara and sends him out.
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Axel drops an elbow for a two. Curtis rubs his forearm on the neck. Cara kicks Axel, but eats a dropkick for a two. Curtis flips him over and flips over his head. Elbow drop, Cara moves for the second one. Sin Cara covers. Axel unloads with punches. Cara counters with a dropkick from the turnbuckle, both men down. Elbow rim Cara, followed by a sloppy hurricanrana. Srm drap and then a crossbody by Sin Cara. Backwards DDT for a two from Cara. Axel elbows him, gets kicked for another nearfall. Cara goes up top, Axel puts his knees up on the moonsault. Wicked neckbreaker for the win.
Winner: Curtis Axel – by pinfall (14:05)
Heyman raises Axel’s hand in the ring. CM Punk will fight Paul Heyman this Monday on Raw.
Quick Results
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* Rob Van Dam def. Alberto Del Rio
* Mark Henry def. Ryback via count out
* Erick Rowan and Luke Harper def. Tensai and Brodus Clay
* Layla def. Kaitlyn
* Christian def. Heath Slater via spear
* CM Punk and Curtis Axel fights to a no contest after Paul Heyman interfere
* Kofi Kingston def. Fandango via Trouble In Paradise
* Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro def. The Usos
* Daniel Bryan, Randy Orton and John Cena def. The Shield via disqualification
Detailed Results
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Tonight's WWE RAW kicks off with the normal opening intro. We're live from the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Michael Cole welcomes us to RAW.
Justin Roberts introduces Stephanie McMahon. She waits in the ring and welcomes us. Stephanie talks about how Vince McMahon doesn't believe Daniel Bryan is championship material. The fans boo. Stephanie points out that Triple H disagrees with Vince. Stephanie says she has come up with a compromise on Bryan's look. She says Bryan has agreed to the makeover. Stephanie shows us video of Bryan at a spa - getting a facial, a manicure, lifting some weights. He then goes to a Texas Roadhouse steakhouse and hesitates before eating a steak. Bryan has his hair slicked back now. He goes to a tailor and gets a suit done up to fit him. We go back to the arena and Stephanie brings out the new Daniel Bryan. Bryan comes out wearing a suit. He still has his beard but it's a little slicker. His hair is pulled back into a ponytail. Bryan chants yes as he goes to the ring.
Stephanie says Bryan looks sharp and hands him the mic. Fans start chanting "yes" as Bryan looks out. Bryan asks if the fans like his changes and they boo. No, they say. Bryan thanks Stephanie for the time and everything she put into his makeover. Bryan doesn't think this new look is what the company actually wants. Bryan says it seems they actually want someone who is jacked up, someone who wears cargo shorts and a bright yellow t-shirt. Fans boo. Bryan says the company wants someone like John Cena. Bryan says he respects Cena but Cena doesn't think Bryan can beat him. Bryan goes on and says Cena is an entertainer, but he is a wrestler. The fans start chanting "yes" again. Bryan says while Cena has been in these arenas for 10 years, he hasn't seen the holes Bryan has pulled himself out of. Bryan yells again that he's a wrestler. Bryan says if Cena gets fired tomorrow, he goes back to his mansion and 20 cars. He would never wrestle again, Bryan says. Bryan says if he gets fired tomorrow, and he just might because it's happened before, we will see him in every armory, every gymnasium and every little dirtbox filled with 30 fans and a wrestling ring because he loves wrestling. The fans cheer. Bryan says it sounds like they all like wrestling too. Another "yes" chant starts up. Bryan says he will wear a suit, comb his hair back and do what the company wants... for now. At SummerSlam, he's going to what the fans want him to do and that's makes Cena tap out. Bryan starts another chant up. Here comes Vince McMahon.
Vince hits the ring. Bryan has his hand out for a shake but Vince pulls a fast one and disses the shake. Vince says he's just messing with Bryan. Vince pokes fun at Bryan's new look. Vince says he doesn't want Cena as WWE Champion and wants Bryan as champion even less. Vince says he's kind of warming up to Bryan though. Vince says WWE has never had a dwarf for WWE Champion. Vince says Bryan has the muscularity of a toothpick and the face of a gargoyle. Vince says Bryan is just so unkempt and looks like a miniature Mick Foley. Vince says maybe they can work something out. Vince says he has influence on Bryan becoming WWE Champion. Vince says the makeover needs one more thing. He starts looking at Bryan's beard and asks if he has a birds nest in there. Vince says it smells like a compost pile. Vince says if Bryan wants his influential support, there's only one thing they should do right now - shave that beard off.
Vince calls for the barber chair to be brought out to the ring. Bryan gets a "no" chant going. Crew members bring a barber chair out to ringside. Vince says if Bryan truly wants to become WWE Champion, he will do what Vince says. Vince practically threatens to fire Bryan. Vince continues to taunt Bryan and tries talking him into the barber chair. Vince yells at Bryan to get in the chair. Bryan goes to leave the ring and sit in the barber chair. He hesitates. Vince starts talking about how we need a barber, someone who keeps their facial hair well groomed. He brings out Wade Barrett as Bryan sits in the chair. Barrett comes out with clippers in hand.
Vince watches from the ring as Barrett prepares the shave. Vince says Barrett's grandfather was a barber. Bryan ends up headbutting Barrett and putting him in the chair. Bryan starts shaving Barrett's beard. Bryan with right hands and some more shaving. Vince looks on and he's pissed off. Barrett charges but Bryan dumps him over the barrier and into the crowd. Bryan heads up the ramp and gets another "yes" chant going as Vince looks on. Bryan yells that Vince wants him to change but he says no. Bryan says he's going to be WWE Champion. Bryan takes off his suit and he's wearing a shirt like John Cena's but the arrow points up and says "the beard is here." Bryan's music hits as Vince throws a fit in the ring. We go to commercial.
We see Rob Van Dam walking backstage. Ricardo Rodriguez and Alberto Del Rio are also walking. We go to commercial.
Rob Van Dam vs. Alberto Del Rio
Back from the break and out comes Rob Van Dam. Ricardo Rodriguez makes his return from suspension and introduces World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio for a non-title match. It was announced that Ricardo is returning from injury.
They start the match and go at it. RVD takes Del Rio down and hits a standing moonsault for a 2 count. We see #1 contender Christian looking from backstage. Del Rio misses a dropkick on the ropes and RVD kicks him out to the floor. RVD with a moonsault from the apron to the floor. We go to break with RVD in control on the floor.
Back from the break and RVD is still in control. Del Rio dodges Rolling Thunder and hits a kick to the face for a 2 count. SummerSlam host The Miz is out on commentary for this match. RVD counters in the corner and hits a big kick from the top rope. RVD nails Rolling Thunder and covers for a close 2 count. RVD with the split leg moonsault but Del Rio gets his knees up. Ricardo puts his bucket in the corner but RVD counters and throws Del Rio into it. RVD covers Del Rio for the win.
Winner: Rob Van Dam
After the match, Ricardo pleads from his knees but Del Rio lays him out with a huge kick to the face. Del Rio beats Ricardo with the bucket now. Del Rio tosses Ricardo out of the ring and he lands hard. Del Rio continues the beatdown and puts Ricardo's head in between the steel steps. Del Rio dropkicks it and Ricardo is out cold now. Del Rio poses in the ring with the belt as the fans boo him.
Still to come tonight, CM Punk vs. Curtis Axel. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and Cody Rhodes is in the ring. He has a gift for Damien Sandow. We see footage from the past two weeks of SmackDown with Rhodes and Sandow going at it. Cody pulls out Sandow's gift and it's the Money in the Bank briefcase, dripping wet with seaweed hanging out of it. Cody calls out Sandow and here he comes. Sandow tells Cody to put the briefcase down and leave the ring. Cody does but rushes back in and attacks Sandow when he tries to retrieve the briefcase. Cody sends Sandow out of the ring. Cody empties out the briefcase and we see the contract is soaking wet and torn.
Still to come, Ryback vs. Mark Henry in their WrestleMania 29 rematch. Back to commercial.
Ryback vs. Mark Henry
Back from the break and out first comes Ryback. Out next comes Mark Henry to a decent reaction.
Henry sends Ryback down with a shoulder tackle first. Ryback with a kick coming out of the corner. Ryback takes Henry's knee out and goes to work on him. Henry scoops Ryback up but Ryback slides out and escapes from the ring. Ryback backs up the ramp and gets himself counted out.
Winner by Count Out: Mark Henry
Up next, WWE Champion John Cena. Back to commercial.
The Bella Twins are backstage talking about how hot they looked on Total Divas last night. Eva Marie comes up and gets a reaction from the crowd. Eva says Brie had a nice win over Natalya last week and made her look silly. Natalya walks up and they make fun of her. Brie says it's a slap in the face that Natalya is on their show. Natalya slaps Brie in the face and walks off.
We go to the ring and out comes WWE Champion John Cena. Cena comes out and talks about Daniel Bryan and the WWE Title. Cena cuts a better than usual promo in response to Bryan earlier. Cena goes on and is eventually met with a boring chant. He gets a pop when he brings up fighting Daniel Bryan tonight. Cena goes on and is interrupted by Randy Orton. Orton comes out with his briefcase. Orton says it doesn't matter who walks out of SummerSlam with the WWE Title, what matters is his briefcase. The Shield's music hits and here they come through the crowd.
The Shield surrounds the ring but out comes Daniel Bryan. He stands with Orton and Cena in the ring. RAW General Manager Brad Maddox comes out and makes a six-man match for later tonight. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and out comes The Wyatt Family.
Erick Rowan and Luke Harper vs. Tensai and Brodus Clay
Tensai and Brodus Clay are in the ring as we come back from commercial. Out next comes The Wyatt Family. Bray Wyatt watches from ringside in his rocking chair as the match starts. Tensai and Clay hold their own for a few minutes but Rowan and Harper get the easy win.
Winners: Erick Rowan and Luke Harper
After the match, they hold Clay while Bray hits his finisher. Bray cuts a promo and taunts Kane some more. Kane's pyro goes off and he appears on the big screen. He talks about Wyatt and says at SummerSlam, the Family and no one else will be able to save Bray. Kane reveals an Inferno Match for SummerSlam. Kane makes the ring explode and we go back to break.
Josh Mathews is backstage with CM Punk. Mathews asks about the match against Curtis Axel tonight. Punk brings up Curt Hennig and Bobby Heenan when talking about Axel and Paul Heyman. Punk says he’s going to take Axel out tonight and then come after Heyman, just like he said because he’s not a liar. Mathews brings up Brock Lesnar and SummerSlam.
Layla vs. Kaitlyn
Back from the break and Kaitlyn waits for Layla to make her way out. We see footage of Layla turning last week. We also see a side video of Layla telling the other Divas to watch out because she’s flawless. Kaitlyn starts the match with a takedown and unloads. Layla comes back and takes advantage of distraction, hitting a DDT for a 2 count. Layla ends up getting the win after AJ Lee came out and distracted Kaitlyn, skipping around the ring.
Winner: Layla
Still to come, Big E Langston vs. Dolph Ziggler. Back to commercial.
Heath Slater vs. Christian
Back from the break and 3MB waits as Christian makes his way out. Back and forth to start. 3MB try to get involved early on. Christian comes in and Slater drops him for a 2 count. Christian ends up getting the win after a big spear.
Winner: Christian
We see CM Punk walking backstage. Back to commercial.
CM Punk vs. Curtis Axel
Back from the break and out comes CM Punk. WWE Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel is out next with Paul Heyman for this non-title match. Punk runs up the ramp and starts brawling with Axel at the top. Heyman runs off to the back. They fight back towards the ring with Axel in control. Punk turns it around and rolls Axel in. Axel with chops in the corner now. Punk turns it around and works on Axel's leg. Punk goes on and clotheslines Axel out of the ring. Punk dives out and sends Axel into the fan barrier as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Axel turns things around. He drops Punk for another 2 count. Axel trash talks Punk while he's down on the mat. Axel takes Punk down with a headlock and here comes Paul Heyman down the ramp. Punk backdrops Axel and breaks the hold. He crawls towards Heyman. Heyman taunts Punk. Axel comes from behind and drops Punk for another pin attempt. Punk connects with a big crossbody. Punk goes after Heyman on the outside but Axel meets him with a clothesline. Axel brings it back in the ring and keeps control of Punk. A "boring" chant starts up as Axel goes to the second rope and misses an elbow drop.
Punk makes a comeback and hits a swinging neckbreaker. Punk with the high knee in the corner and a clothesline. Punk goes up top for the elbow drop but Axel pushes him off the ropes. Axel with a neckbreaker for a 2 count. Punk drops Axel with a big kick to the head. Punk leaps and grabs Heyman as he talks to Axel. The referee calls for the bell. Punk brings Heyman in the ring but here comes Brock Lesnar to a big pop.
Lesnar heads down and Punk drops Axel with a GTS on the floor. Punk swings a chair but Lesnar grabs it and blocks it. They brawl. Lesnar goes for a F5 on the floor but Punk slides out and rams him into the ring post. Punk unloads on Lesnar against the apron. Punk gets on the announce table and leaps off, taking Lesnar back down. Lesnar catches Punk and nails a belly to belly throw into the barrier. Lesnar rolls Punk into the ring and in comes Heyman. Punk counters a F5 and whacks Lesnar with a steel chair. Punk looks at Heyman but Lesnar comes from behind and nails a F5. Heyman orders Lesnar to hurt Punk. Lesnar grabs the chair and unloads on Punk with shots to the back. We see Punk has a gash on his chin. Heyman and Lesnar leave. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and we see what just happened. Renee Young is backstage with Lesnar, Heyman and Axel. She wants comments on what happened. Lesnar says he's the beast and the best in the world. Lesnar tells Heyman to say something stupid. Heyman wants Renee to take the microphone and deliver a message to CM Punk - he may not make it to SummerSlam because next week, Heyman is going to the ring to challenge Punk to a match.
Fandango vs. Kofi Kingston
We go to the ring and out comes Summer Rae with Fandango. Out next comes the returning Fandango. Kofi with a dropkick and a 2 count early on.
Back and forth throughout the match. Fandango tries to get a pin with his feet on the ropes. Fandango goes to the top but misses. Kofi comes off the top with a big crossbody for a 2 count. More back and forth. Kofi nails Trouble In Paradise for the win.
Winner: Kofi Kingston
Triple H is backstage on the phone when Stephanie walks in. She's crying because Vince just chewed her out over the whole Daniel Bryan situation. Triple H says nobody else wants to say it but Vince has lost it. The once great genius Vince McMahon is gone, Triple H says. Triple H goes on a rant about Vince and says he's tired of it. Triple H says whatever Vince is going to do, he's going to stop him. Just watch. Triple H storms off and we go to commercial.
Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro vs. The Usos
Back from the break and Zeb Colter is in the ring with Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro. Zeb cuts a promo against the people of Green Bay. Out next come The Usos.
The end comes when Colter distracts the referee. Swagger gets a cheap shot in on one of the Usos while Cesaro nails the Neutralizer for the win.
Winners: Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro
Still to come, The Shield vs. Cena, Bryan and Orton. Up next, Ziggler vs. Big E. Back to commercial.
Big E Langston vs. Dolph Ziggler
Back from the break and out comes Dolph Ziggler. AJ Lee comes out with Big E Langston. Back and forth match. Big E overpowers Dolph some. Ziggler moves and Big E hits the ring post shoulder first. Ziggler with a neckbreaker and 2 count. Kaitlyn ends up coming out and brawling with AJ at ringside. They brawl into the ring and interrupt the match. Ziggler tries to break it up but Big E runs over him. Langston hits the Big Ending for the win.
Winner: Big E Langston
Back from the break and Big E and AJ are announced for MizTV on this week's SmackDown.
Daniel Bryan, Randy Orton and John Cena vs. The Shield
We go to the ring and out first comes Daniel Bryan to a big pop. Randy Orton is out next with his briefcase. Out next comes WWE Champion John Cena. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and The Shield are ready to go. Lots of back and forth early on in the match. Dean Ambrose sends Bryan outside of the ring. Ambrose works Bryan over on the floor and tags in Roman Reigns for some double teaming. Reigns with a big clothesline and a 2 count. Seth Rollins comes in with a bit of double teaming for another pin attempt. More tags and pin attempts on Bryan by The Shield.
Back from the break and The Shield are ready to go. Lots of back and forth early on in the match. Dean Ambrose sends Bryan outside of the ring. Ambrose works Bryan over on the floor and tags in Roman Reigns for some double teaming. Reigns with a big clothesline and a 2 count. Seth Rollins comes in with a bit of double teaming for another pin attempt. More tags and pin attempts on Bryan by The Shield.
Bryan finally counters and goes for a tag. Orton and Ambrose come in at the same time. Bryan ends up putting the Yes Lock on Rollins. Ambrose and Reigns attack for the disqualification.
Winners by DQ: Daniel Bryan, John Cena and Randy Orton
After the bell, Bryan is celebrating when Orton lays him out with a RKO. The Shield come back in but Orton and Cena clean house of them. Orton lays out Cena with a RKO. Fans cheer for Orton as he stands over Cena. Bryan is also laid out in the ring. Orton goes out for his briefcase and acts like he’s going to cash in. Orton crawls up on the apron and into the ring. The Shield come back down and Orton backs off. Reigns lays out Cena with a spear. Ambrose stomps on Bryan as Orton watches and heads up the ramp. Rollins and Ambrose both stomp on Bryan now. They lift him up and hit the triple powerbomb while Orton watches from the ramp now. The Shield stand tall over Bryan. RAW goes off the air with The Shield celebrating and Orton staring back at the ring.
The 728th edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown came to you from the Toyota Center in Houston, TX. Rob Van Dam, Sheamus, Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Mark Henry, Christian, Damien Sandow, Dolph Ziggler, Kane, Curtis Axel. These are just some of the Superstars that World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio will have to choose from as SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero has given Del Rio the golden opportunity to hand-pick just one active member of the WWE roster to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against at SummerSlam and Del Rio would make the career-changing decision on SmackDown!
Quick Results
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* Cody Rhodes def. Jack Swagger via roll-up.
* Big E. Langston def. Sin Cara via Big Ending.
* CM Punk def. Fandango (with Summer Rae) via Anaconda Vise submission
* Divas Championship:
AJ Lee (c) (with Layla) def. Kaitlyn via Black Widow submission
* #1 Contender’s Triple Threat Match:
Christian def. Randy Orton & Rob Van Dam by rolling up Randy Orton to become the new #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam.
Detailed Results
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With the world awaiting his hand-picked selection to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against at SummerSlam, SmackDown kicks off with the man himself, World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio. Del Rio tells the fans “thank you for nothing”, saying that they did not want him to be their champion, but he is the champion and there is “nothing” that they can do about it. Del Rio continues, saying “thank you” to someone with “vision”, SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero. Del Rio then tries to lead a “Vickie” chant, but the crowd boos the proposal. Del Rio then says that John Cena “wasted” his pick on Daniel Bryan and he only did that because Cena is “afraid” of Del Rio. The World Heavyweight Champion claims that he thought about defending the title against Brock Lesnar, but Brock already has a match against CM Punk at SummerSlam. Del Rio then says that he has the “loco idea” of giving a title match to Houston’s own Booker T, but, like the city of Houston, Booker is a “huge disappointment”. The champion then says that the man that he has selected to defend the World Heavyweight Title deserves the title match more than anyone else, saying that the man is “big, fast, and strong” and he is the “perfect opponent” and that is why he is going to give the man his first World Heavyweight Title shot ever, revealing his pick as none other than his personal ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez! This brings SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero to the ring and the boss does not look pleased with Del Rio’s pick, saying that she feels like the champion is trying to “disrespect” her. Vickie then calls Rodriguez a “little man-child” before Del Rio says that he is not trying to “disrespect” the GM and, if she does not like his pick, then he can pick someone else, proposing that he face The Brooklyn Brawler. Vickie is not amused, saying that she knew that Del Rio would make an “immature decision”, so she is taking the choice out of the champion’s hands and the #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam will be decided in a Triple Threat Match as WWE Championship Contract “Mr. Money-in-the-Bank” Randy Orton, “Captain Charisma” Christian, and “The Whole Damn Show” Rob Van Dam will go to war in the main event with the winner challenging Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam!
After tossing Damien Sandow’s Money-in-the-Bank briefcase into the Gulf of Mexico last week, the opening match of the night would see Cody Rhodes face Jack Swagger, with Zeb Colter in his corner. In the end, it was Cody Rhodes countering the gutwrench powerbomb of Jack Swagger into a roll-up, picking up the win.
Moments after his match against Jack Swagger, Cody Rhodes was being interviewed backstage, but the interview was cut short when Damien Sandow jumps Cody Rhodes, pummeling Rhodes and repeatedly slamming his head into an anvil case before Sandow is finally pulled off of his former tag team partner!
After AJ Lee cost him a victory on RAW, Big E. Langston would be looking to rebound as Langston would go one-on-one with Sin Cara. In the end, it was Sin Cara going for a springboard moonsault, but Big E. Langston catches Sin Cara in mid-air, dropping the high-flyer with the Big Ending en route to picking up the win.
After being interrupted by Fandango on last week’s SmackDown, “The Best in the World” CM Punk would go one-on-one with “The Lord of Dance” Fandango, with Summer Rae in his corner. In the end, it was CM Punk locking in the Anaconda Vise on Fandango, forcing “The Lord of Dance” to tap out to pick up the win.
The Divas Championship was up for grabs on SmackDown as Houston’s own Kaitlyn, with Layla in her corner, would challenge AJ Lee for the gold. During the match, the champion and challenger would find themselves on the outside of the ring, but when Kaitlyn goes for a right hand to AJ Lee, Layla steps in between the two! This gives AJ Lee the opportunity to blind-side the challenger, inevitably leading to AJ locking in the Black Widow on Kaitlyn, forcing Kaitlyn to tap out to pick up the win and successfully retain the Divas Title. After the match, Layla skips off hand-in-hand with AJ Lee.
Then it was time for the main event “The Whole Damn Show” Rob Van Dam, “Captain Charisma” Christian, and the WWE Championship Contract “Mr. Money-in-the-Bank” Randy Orton would square off in a Triple Threat Match with the winner becoming the #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Title with a title shot against champion Alberto Del Rio at SummerSlam. At the end of a grueling match, it was Randy Orton hitting the RKO on Rob Van Dam, but when Orton goes for the RKO on Christian, Christian counters with a backslide, surprising “The Viper” to pick up the win and become the new #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam! After the match, a disappointed Randy Orton offers his hand to Christian and the two former rivals shake hands in the ring before Orton exits. Rob Van Dam then gets to his feet as RVD also shakes the victor’s hand before leaving the ring, allowing Christian to enjoy his moment. Christian was then set to be interviewed about his victory, but Alberto Del Rio would jump Christian from behind, putting the #1 Contender down with a kick to the skull!
The 44th edition of WWE Main Event came to you from the Toyota Center in Houston, TX. In the main attraction of Main Event, former United States Champion R-Truth would square off with a former Intercontinental Champion in Wade Barrett.
Quick Results
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* Wade Barrett def. R-Truth via Bull Hammer Elbow.
* Jimmy & Jey Uso def. The Prime Time Players by Jimmy Uso pinning Titus O’Neil following the Superfly Splash.
* Mark Henry def. Drew McIntyre via World’s Strongest Slam.
Detailed Results
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Main Event kicks off with the featured attraction of the evening as R-Truth would go one-on-one with Wade Barrett. In the end, it was Wade Barrett blasting R-Truth with the Bull Hammer Elbow en route to picking up the win.
Jimmy & Jey Uso were in action on Main Event as the second-generation stars would face The Prime Time Players, Darren Young & Titus O’Neil, in tag team action. In the end, it was Jimmy Uso hitting the Superfly Splash on Titus O’Neil en route to picking up the win for himself and his twin brother.
Then it was time for the main event of Main Event as “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry would go one-on-one with one-third of 3MB, Drew McIntyre. Drew McIntyre would get a few good shots in on “The World’s Strongest Man”, but Mark Henry would catch McIntyre with the World’s Strongest Slam en route to picking up the win.
