Perhaps not the most realistic start, but a start nonetheless! This is a split I'll be doing with Tyler here, where I'll be running SmackDown while Tyler takes over Raw. Love this period since it could have gone so many ways, hope you guys enjoy!
WWE 2014 - RAW vs Smackdown
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Hajj! Glad you’ve finally made your way over here. I’ve known Hajj for like idk 20 years or something crazy like that…
I look forward to this. Not a time period I’m super familiar with since it’s during my ten year “gap period” of not really following wrestling but your stuff is always a fun read. I hope Tyler will also be posting his stuff here too!
I look forward to this. Not a time period I’m super familiar with since it’s during my ten year “gap period” of not really following wrestling but your stuff is always a fun read. I hope Tyler will also be posting his stuff here too!
Monday Night RAW
January 6th, 2014 – Cleveland, OH
“The Night” by CFO$ begins to play as the opening video package airs for Monday Night RAW. As it fades, the camera cuts into the arena where pyro goes off and you see a sold out crowd in Cleveland, Ohio on their feet. As the crowd continues to applause, the camera pans to the announcers’ table.
Michael Cole:
Welcome everyone to Monday Night RAW! We’ve got a great show in store for you here tonight, the first of many in 2014. And, as you may have noticed, I’m joined by my new broadcast colleague, and longtime friend, Booker T! Welcome to RAW Book!
Booker T:
Aw man, it feels good to be back at this table, Cole! New year, new era, new rosters… after that draft, everything done changed! And trust me, everybody in that locker room wants to make a statement, and tonight, they get their first chance to do it. Now can you dig that, sucka?
Michael Cole:
That’s right, I can dig that Booker! It’s a new year and a new chapter for Monday Night RAW. A lot of eyes on us, and it all starts tonight.
"Flight of the Valkyries" blasts through the speakers of The Q, and the crowd, who just sat down, immediately jump back up to their feet in cheers. Daniel Bryan walks out onto the stage, index fingers up, and fists pumping in rhythm with the crowd’s “Yes!” chants. This is the first time he’s made an appearance on WWE television since the massive beating he took from the Wyatts at TLC. Bryan makes his way to the ring, climbing in and immediately grabbing a mic. The music dies down, but the chants don’t. He lets it breathe a few seconds before he speaks.
Daniel Bryan:
“Last week, was the WWE Draft. A supposed reset, and fresh start for the company. I watched as my friends all got drafted, patiently waiting to hear my name called. However, unbeknownst to me, HHH and Stephanie had already cut a deal with the board of directors. They filed an internal exemption, called it a “medical holdover”, and said after what I went through with the Wyatts at TLC, that I wasn’t “cleared” for a brand transfer. That I needed to stay under close monitoring here on RAW under the care of the doctors that have already been working with me. But here’s the thing, I’ve been cleared.. for over a week, actually. I’m not stupid, the fans aren’t stupid, we all know what this really is. They didn’t block me from being drafted to protect me, they did it to contain me.
He looks around the arena. The crowd is still buzzing.
Daniel Bryan:
“My friend CM Punk, who has faced the same battles I have with Triple H and Stephanie, got to escape. He got to leave and go be under new leadership that’s ran by a man who has always believe in me, and has always had my best interests in mind. But me? I’m still here, stuck on RAW. Stuck under Stephanie McMahon and stuck under Triple H. Stuck wrestling everyone they’ve thrown at me. I mean if you name them, then I’ve been in the ring with them. Alberto Del Rio. Wade Barrett. Big Show. Ryback. The Shield. The Wyatt Family. And every time I fight my way through it, every time I earn my shot, they move the goalposts. Do you think it was an accident that I was thrown to the Wyatts at TLC? Do you think they just started targeting me for no reason? That wasn’t random, that was you, Stephanie. That was you, Triple H. I know it was you, and that you sent your dogs after me. You’ve made it clear you’ll do whatever it takes to keep me down, but it’s not going to work. I don’t care if you make me fight the Wyatts again, I don’t care if you put me in the ring with the Shield. I don’t care if you make me face Godzilla, King Kong, or King Kong Bundy. I will keep fighting, because I am a fighter!”
The “Yes!” chants pick up again. Bryan stands tall in the center of the ring as “STEPHANIE MCMAHON” lights up the titantron in a purple hue. The new boss herself walks out onto the ramp, mic in hand, looking more annoyed than intimidated. The crowd lets her hear it, but she waits for them to die down before speaking.
Stephanie McMahon:
“Oh, Daniel, always so dramatic. Let’s clear up a few things. First of all, CM Punk didn’t “escape”, he ran, like a coward. Is that what you want for yourself? Just to have everything handed to you by your close personal friend, without having to earn it? I’m not surprised that your buddy CM Punk jumped at that chance, it fits his MO. All of the glory, without any of the work. I will love seeing what he does over there where there will be nobody to endlessly blame for his shortcomings, other than himself. Secondly, I don’t know what you’re talking about with this “medical exemption” or why you think I would ever bother wasting time trying to keep someone like YOU here on MY show. Coming out here and lying like this to your fans that you supposedly love doesn't look so great, Daniel. Just tell them the truth, that you love the competition here and that you want to be here.”
Bryan leans on the ropes with a sour look on his face, obviously mocking the fact that he would ever want to be here.
Stephanie McMahon:
“And lastly, you keep throwing out all these names of opponents like they’re part of some conspiracy. I’m sorry, did someone force you to be a WWE Superstar? Are we supposed to feel bad for you because your opponents are tough? You want a title shot, but all you do is whine and moan.”
Daniel Bryan:
“No, I fight! You put every obstacle in my way, and I keep pushing through. And it’s never enough. Nothing I do is ever enough for you because I’M not enough for you. And I know that, but you know who I am enough for? THEM!”
Daniel Bryan points to the audience as the “Yes!” chants start back up in full swing.
Daniel Bryan:
“So if you’re not willing to do what I want, to give me what I’ve earned, then at least listen to the people and give them what THEY want. THEY want Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton and THEY want it for the WWE Championship.. tonight!”
The crowd cheers wildly as Stephanie fakes a thoughtful look.
Stephanie McMahon:
“Well, unfortunately, Randy Orton isn’t here tonight. I’m so, so sorry. We can’t always get what we want, Daniel. Well, no, that’s not true. I always get what I want. It’s just YOU who can’t get what you want. But, you are in luck, because I do have something special lined up for you. In tonight’s main event, it’ll be Daniel Bryan going one on one, with his old pal Kane.”
Boos immediately flood the arena. Daniel Bryan looks exhausted, but not surprised.
Stephanie McMahon:
“Now if you don’t mind Daniel, there’s a fatal 4-way match that’s about to happen in that ring to determine the #1 contender to the United States title. Because some people around here actually DO earn title shots, instead of trying to complain their way into one. So please, don’t keep your hard-working colleagues waiting any longer, and get the HELL out MY ring.”
Daniel Bryan:
“Don’t worry, I’ll get out of your ring. I wouldn’t want to take the spotlight away from the match you booked to make it look like you believe in fair competition. But just so we’re clear? Tonight, when I beat Kane, again, and stand tall like I always do, I want you to remember something. You can stack the deck all you want. You can send your monsters, your corporate favorites, your dogs, whoever you’ve got. But no matter what you throw at me, I will not stop until I get what I’ve earned. And whether you like it or not, this story, our story, ends with me as WWE Champion.”
He drops the mic, climbs the turnbuckle, and leads the crowd in a thunderous “YES! YES! YES!” chant as his music hits and Stephanie seethes on the ramp.
Michael Cole:
“Well you heard Stephanie McMahon, tonight it’ll be Daniel Bryan vs Kane in the main event. But right now we have a #1 contenders match for the United States Championship, and ladies and gentlemen, that match is next!
Fade to commercial
MATCH 1: United States Championship #1 Contender’s Match
R-Truth vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Wade Barrett
The action kicks off fast with RVD taking early control, using his quick feet to knock both Barrett and Del Rio out of the ring with a spinning heel kick and a dive to the outside. Truth stays inside, playing it smart and picking his moments.
It goes back and forth for a while, with each man getting short bursts of momentum. Barrett slows the pace down with heavy strikes, tossing RVD into the barricade and hammering away on Truth in the corner. Del Rio focuses on Truth’s arm and nearly gets the cross armbreaker locked in, but RVD breaks it up with a springboard kick that sends Del Rio tumbling out of the ring.
The pace picks back up from there. Truth nails a dropkick on Barrett, who stumbles into a split-legged moonsault from RVD. For a while, it turns into a revolving door of finish attempts, breakups, and counters. Barrett connects with Wasteland on RVD but can’t capitalize. Del Rio hits the backstabber on Barrett, but Truth wipes him out with a jumping calf kick.
The finish comes when RVD and Barrett are disoriented outside of the ring. Del Rio goes for his running superkick on Truth while Truth is on his knees, but Truth spreads his legs into a split and ducks it, hops to his feet, rebounds off the ropes, and hits the Lie Detector. He hooks the leg deep and gets the three count on Del Rio to a good pop from the crowd.
Winner: R-Truth [17:07]
R-Truth is the new number one contender for the United States Championship.
Truth rolls out of the ring smiling, making a belt around his waist gesture, as commentary puts over his upset win and rising momentum.
Michael Cole:
“What a win for R-Truth! You’ve gotta believe that might be the biggest singles victory he’s had in years, and it comes at the perfect time!”
Booker T:
“Man, you ain’t lyin’, Cole! Truth just beat three former champions in one night. That ain’t no luck. My homie out here grindin’!”
Michael Cole:
“And now he’s earned a shot at the United States Championship. What an opportunity for a guy who’s been flying under the radar for so long now.”
Booker T:
“He’s got the chance now, dawg. Can I get a “What’s up?” Michael?”
Michael Cole:
“…no.”
Booker and Cole laugh as the camera pans back to Stephanie McMahon’s office to boos from the crowd.
Stephanie is sitting at her desk, looking at something on her tablet, casually muttering to herself.
Stephanie McMahon:
“Daniel’s always so loud until it’s time to actually win something.”
The door opens and Brie Bella walks in.
Brie Bella:
“Before you even start, this isn’t about Daniel.”
Stephanie looks up, amused.
Brie Bella:
“I’m not here to talk about him. I’m here because I want a shot at the Divas Championship.”
Stephanie McMahon:
“Oh, that’s cute. Fighting your husband’s battles wasn’t working, so now it’s your turn?”
Brie Bella:
“I’ve earned it! I’ve shown up, I’ve put in the work, and I’ve won matches. Whatever you think about me, whatever you think about him, it should be irrelevant. Don’t use him as an excuse to stall my career.”
Before Stephanie can respond, Natalya steps in.
Natalya:
“If we’re talking about title shots, I’m not standing in the back. I had AJ beat at TLC until Tamina interfered! I deserve another chance.”
Stephanie leans back in her chair, clearly enjoying this.
Stephanie McMahon:
“Alright, how about this. Tonight, one on one, Brie Bella vs. Natalya. Winner gets... considered. You want to be taken seriously? Go earn it.”
Stephanie turns her attention back to her tablet, clearly finished with the conversation. The shot ends with Brie and Natalya staring at each other, not fiercely but definitely competitively.
We fade to a quick commercial break, where the first thing that plays is a conveniently placed Total Divas ad.
We come back from commercial to backstage, where Cody Rhodes and Goldust are standing in front of a RAW-branded backdrop. They are being interviewed by Renee Young and discussing potential challengers, and what’s next for the Rhodes brothers. Cody is focused and intense, while Goldust nods beside him. The interview has been going for a minute or two now.
Cody Rhodes:
“We’ve faced everyone there is to face. We didn’t just win those tag titles to hand them off. If anybody thinks they’re just gonna come in and take them from us-”
Before Cody can finish, Luke Harper barrels into frame, blindsiding Goldust with a running big boot that sends him crashing hard into the equipment cases. Cody barely has time to react before Erick Rowan slams into him from the other side, driving him spine-first into the concrete wall. Renee absolutely high tails it out of there.
Harper grabs a steel chair from nearby and swings it into Cody’s ribs while Rowan lifts Goldust and throws him into a stack of production crates, sending them toppling. Cody tries to crawl toward his brother, but Harper stomps him down with no hesitation.
The chaos is unrelenting for several more seconds, with boots, fists, and metal clanging against the Rhodes brothers’ flesh.
Then, as the noise dies down, the camera pulls slightly back and the lights dim just enough to set the mood. The eerie tone of Bray Wyatt’s voice creeps in before he even appears.
Bray Wyatt steps slowly into the frame, calm and almost curious as he surveys the damage his family just caused. He kneels down between the Rhodes brothers, looking at them like fallen animals. He takes one of the tag titles and looks at it longingly, before draping it across Goldust’s lifeless body.
Bray Wyatt:
"Still tryin’ to hold on to something that doesn’t belong to you..”
He slowly lifts his head, no longer looking at the Rhodes brothers, but staring directly into the camera, eyes piercing.
Bray Wyatt:
“They say we take orders.. that we belong to someone. That we’re just dogs, sent to bite when the whistle blows. But the truth is… nobody owns the devil. Not any McMahon, not Triple H, and certainly not Daniel Bryan. We don't follow, we awaken. You see… when the reapers come, they don’t knock on doors. They don’t leave warnings, nah. They show up in silence, and take whatever light’s still left.”
Bray looks down at Cody and Goldust.
Bray Wyatt:
“You two shimmer with your father’s name. Glitter, gold, memories of greatness… but all stars, no matter how bright, fade when the sky turns black.”
Bray slowly stands and steps closer to the camera. Harper and Rowan raise their masks to their faces in the background.
Bray Wyatt:
“The world forgets how easy it is to get lost.”
He leans in eerily right up to the camera.
Bray Wyatt:
“But we remember.”
Blackout.
Cue another short commercial break.
MATCH 2:
Seth Rollins vs. Rey Mysterio
It’s a fast-paced, high-energy matchup from the opening bell. Rey Mysterio uses his speed and agility early, sending Rollins to the outside with a hurricanrana through the ropes. Rey goes for a sliding splash under the bottom rope, but Rollins sidesteps and plants him with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker on the floor.
Back in the ring, Rollins slows the pace with a series of stiff stomps and corner offense. He taunts the crowd as Rey struggles to get back to his feet. Rey eventually finds an opening, countering a suplex attempt into a spinning DDT, and the momentum starts to swing.
They go back and forth for a while with Rey hitting a seated senton and a springboard crossbody, Rollins answering with a slingblade and a diving knee from the top rope. The crowd stays hot as eventually Rey rallies and hits a dropkick to Seth’s back. He calls for the 619 and hits it, connecting flush across Rollins’ jaw. He goes up top for the splash, but Roman Reigns suddenly hops up onto the apron.
The referee rushes over to get Reigns down, allowing Mysterio to get distracted just long enough for Rollins to recover. As Rey leaps, Rollins gets the knees up and lands them flush on Rey’s stomach. He transitions it immediately to a small package near the ropes. Unnoticed by the referee, Reigns reaches in and grabs Seth’s hand for some extra torque on the pin. The referee counts: 1..2..3!
Winner: Seth Rollins [11:06]
Michael Cole:
“Wait a minute! Roman Reigns just reached under the rope and grabbed Seth’s hand! He helped him steal the win!”
Booker T:
“Man… I don’t know, Cole. I saw somethin’, but it happened so quick. Coulda been nothin’.”
Michael Cole:
“Rey Mysterio had him! That was a stolen victory and you know it!”
Booker T:
“Look, Rey’s one of the best to ever do it, no doubt. But The Shield? They don’t play fair, Cole, they play to win. Believe that.”
Rollins rolls out of the ring grinning, Reigns by his side. Rey Mysterio appears upset in the ring, and is lightly arguing with the official about what happened, as RAW fades into a commercial break.
Back from commercial and Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns are walking down the hall, laughing. Seth has a towel slung over his neck, still flushed from the match. Roman’s smirking, pulling on his gloves as they walk.
Seth Rollins:
"Man, did you see the look on Rey’s face? I don’t even think the ref knew what happened. That’s called execution, baby. That’s called chemistry."
Roman Reigns:
"That’s called a win."
They bump fists, still grinning as they slow their pace, and that's when Dean Ambrose strolls into frame, US Title on his shoulder.
Dean Ambrose:
"Well, well... look at you two. Feeling good, huh?"
Seth Rollins:
"Feeling great. We just embarrassed a legend out there."
Roman Reigns:
"Handled business."
Ambrose chuckles lightly as he adjusts the title around his shoulder.
Dean Ambrose:
"Yeah, yeah. You guys looked sharp. Just… don’t forget who’s the only one around here wearing gold."
Seth Rollins:
"No one’s forgetting, champ."
Roman Reigns:
"We’ll get ours. You just keep yours warm."
Before Dean can respond, R-Truth steps into frame, cool and direct. He walks right up to Ambrose and looks him in the eye, but Ambrose appears unbothered.
Dean Ambrose:
“Hey Truth…. What’s up?”
Rollins and Reigns snicker in the background as Ambrose keeps the grin on his face. Truth is all business, however.
R-Truth:
"Real cute dawg. That title? You’re holdin’ it like it belongs to you. But come Royal Rumble, you’ll realize you just been keepin’ it warm for me. You might be the champ now… but I’m the truth. And the truth hurts."
Truth walks off without another word. The Shield members share a brief glance before continuing down the hallway.
“YOU CAN LOOK BUT YOU CAN’T TOUCH” hits the speakers as the camera pans back to the ring area. Brie Bella makes her entrance first, followed shortly by Natalya, as we continue on to our next match.
MATCH 3:
Brie Bella vs. Natalya
The match starts with a quick handshake and some mutual respect, but both women bring the intensity early. Natalya uses her technical edge, working Brie to the mat with a series of holds and counters. Brie fires back with speed and strikes, catching Natalya off-guard with a running knee to the face that nearly scores the win.
It goes back and forth for a while. Natalya grounds Brie with a snap suplex and locks in a quick leg submission, but Brie reaches the ropes. Brie mounts a comeback with a dropkick off the middle rope and a running bulldog. Natalya blocks a second bulldog attempt and goes for the Sharpshooter, but Brie counters the Sharpshooter with a drop toe hold, sending Natalya throat-first into the middle rope. Brie gets up and hits a quick knee strike to the back, then drags Natalya to the center and hits the facebuster.
Winner: Brie Bella [8:02]
After the match, Brie helps Natalya to her feet. The two exchange a look before Natalya nods and offers her hand. Brie accepts, and the crowd gives a respectful cheer as they shake hands in the center of the ring.
Michael Cole:
What a win for Brie Bella! With what was on the line, that has to be one of the biggest wins she’s had recently. She made a real statement tonight.
Booker T:
Yeah man, Brie stepped up in a big way. Natalya brought the fight, but Brie handled her business. That’s how you earn respect in this division.
Michael Cole:
A hard-fought match, and a great show of sportsmanship at the end. But you have to wonder what this means for the Divas Championship picture.
Booker T:
You right Cole, but let’s keep it real… the question is, will this win even matter to Stephanie McMahon? Brie might’ve impressed the fans, but all that matters is if she impressed the boss.
Natalya is raising Brie’s hand in the ring as we cut to commercial.
MATCH 4:
Drew McIntyre vs. Santino Marella
Coming back from commercial, Santino Marella is already in the ring and has the cobra sock on his hand, playing to the crowd. Shortly though, “BROKEN DREAMS” hits the speakers as Drew McIntyre comes out to his former theme song. He’s all business, wearing his traditional tights. No headband, no air guitar, he walks with a purpose towards the ring.
Once the bell rings, Santino tries to start off with a smile and some Cobra showboating, even striking a few karate poses, but Drew isn’t in the mood.
The second Santino steps forward, Drew clobbers him with a big lariat that flips him inside out. He picks Santino up and hits him with a few back to back snap suplexes in quick succession. Drew drags Santino up by the head, slams him into the corner, and drives in a pair of stiff shoulders to the gut.
Santino stumbles out, dazed, still holding the Cobra sock. He’s completely disoriented. If we were in a morning cartoon, there would be birds circling his head as he looks around aimlessly. Drew kicks him square in the stomach, spikes him with the Future Shock DDT, and covers. 1.. 2.. 3!
Winner: Drew McIntyre [4:00? If you count karate shenanigans]
Drew McIntyre stands in the center of the ring, barely having broke a sweat from the short match. He grabs a mic from ringside, eyes focused, voice low.
Drew McIntyre:
“A few years ago, they called me ‘The Chosen One’. Vince McMahon’s personal endorsement. They branded me as a future world champion, and said the company was mine for the taking. But what happened? I lost focus, and I lost purpose. Instead of winning titles, I became a punchline. I ended up prancing around in a joke band with a couple of clowns, strutting an air guitar, and for what? What did that get me? While everyone laughed, I disappeared. You had your fun laughing at me, but now it’s my turn.”
He turns to face the hard cam, intensity building.
Drew McIntyre:
“No more jokes, no more distractions, no more wasted potential. I've been at the bottom, overlooked, written off. But I know who I am, and I know what I’m capable of. They anointed me “The Chosen One”, but I never asked for it, and I never needed it. Because now, I'm choosing myself. And it's time the world takes notice."
He drops the mic with a heavy thud and stares down the camera. He goes to exit the ring, before turning around and picking Santino Marella up from the ground. He hits one more Future Shock DDT to boos from the crowd before exiting the ring quickly and walking with purpose to the back.
Booker T:
“Man... Drew McIntyre lookin’ like a man possessed tonight. That ain’t the same dude we saw last year.”
Michael Cole:
“Well... he used to be the Chosen One. And if Drew McIntyre keeps talking like that and backing it up, maybe he still is. But folks up next, it's your main event. Daniel Bryan takes on Kane, a man who used to be his tag team partner, his teammate, even his friend. But tonight, it's all business. Daniel Bryan goes one-on-one with Kane, right here on RAW. Next!”
commercial
MATCH 5: Main Event
Daniel Bryan vs. Kane
The crowd gets fired up as Daniel Bryan makes his entrance, soaking in the loudest "Yes!" chants of the night. Fire pyro hits suddenly, scaring Booker T immensely, as Kane follows, slow and methodical. The announcers remind us of their history together: former Team Hell No partners, now bitter enemies on opposite sides of the Authority line.
The match starts off physical, with Kane using his power to control the pace early. He tosses Bryan around with big strikes and slows things down with a bear hug and some grounded offense. Bryan fights back with kicks to the legs and body, trying to chop the big man down.
It goes back and forth for a while, with Kane taking a clear advantage midway through the match. Kane hits a sidewalk slam for a two count, then goes for a top rope clothesline but gets caught with a dropkick mid-air. Bryan rallies with his signature corner dropkicks, then climbs to the top rope and lands a big missile dropkick that knocks Kane flat. He kips up to a huge ovation.
Bryan starts the "Yes!" Kicks in the middle of the ring and hits every single one, the final kick dropping Kane to a knee. Bryan backs into the corner and charges… running knee connects! He hooks the leg: 1.. 2.. 3!
Winner: Daniel Bryan [14:04]
The crowd cheers loudly as Bryan stands tall, arms raised, chanting "Yes!" with the crowd. He climbs to the middle rope, still celebrating… when suddenly, as he steps off the turnbuckle: RKO! Randy Orton had slid into the ring and planted Bryan with a brutal RKO, cutting the celebration short.
Orton stands over Bryan, holding the WWE Championship high in the air, soaking in the boos as the camera lingers on the image of Bryan laid out at his feet.
Michael Cole:
"Come on! What the hell is this? Bryan just fought his heart out and won that match fair and square!"
Booker T:
"That's the face of the company, dawg. Randy Orton's sendin' a message, loud and clear."
Michael Cole:
"Bryan stood up to Stephanie. He beat Kane, and he proved everything he said tonight… and THIS is the thanks he gets? I thought Randy wasn’t even here tonight!"
“VOICES” plays over the speakers to a chorus of boos. The final shot is Orton doing his signature pose, holding the title above his head as RAW fades to black.
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Tuesday Night Heat
January 7th, 2014 – Cleveland, OH
We're welcomed to Sunday Night Heat by our commentators Tom Phillips and Renee Young. They welcome us to the very first ever edition of WWE Tuesday Night Heat, and announce the main event tonight of Dolph Ziggler vs Evan Bourne.
MATCH 1:
The Usos vs. Danny Burch & Scott Dawson
Jimmy and Jey Uso open up the show tonight, bringing a lot of energy from the get-go to get the fans into it. They’re facing off against the hard-nosed team of Danny Burch and Scott Dawson, two upcoming NXT talents. Burch and Dawson tried to slow things down with stiff strikes and grinding holds, but The Usos eventually found their rhythm. After a bit of back-and-forth, and with Burch and Dawson getting in some more offense than expected, Jey got the hot tag and cleaned house before finishing it off with a top rope splash to Dawson for the pin.
Winners: The Usos
SEGMENT 1:
RAW Rewind – Daniel Bryan’s Rollercoaster Night
A video package recaps the chaotic night Daniel Bryan had on RAW. It starts with his heated exchange in the ring with Stephanie McMahon, where Bryan called out The Authority for stacking the deck against him. Highlights follow of Bryan battling Kane in the main event and scoring a hard-fought clean win. Just as he began to celebrate, the clip ends with Randy Orton blindsiding Bryan with an RKO and standing tall over him with the WWE Championship.
MATCH 2:
Naomi vs Aksana
A competitive back-and-forth match with both women looking to stand out in the Divas division. Aksana tries to play against Naomi’s strengths and slow things down, grounding Naomi with a couple of well-placed slams, and locking in a few holds. But Naomi fights back with speed and athleticism, stringing together a quick burst of offense. She eventually connects with a jumping enziguri, then heads to the top and lands the split-legged moonsault for the win.
Winner: Naomi
After the match, Naomi is on the ramp headed to the back when Tamina comes from behind the stage and flatlines her with a huge body check. Tamina picks Naomi up and hits her with a Samoan drop right on the stage. A kid in the crowd yells "WHY?" and Tamina snaps back at him "Because I can!". Tamina exits as medical staff comes to check on Naomi.
SEGMENT 3:
Backstage with Tyson Kidd and Santino Marella
Tyson Kidd and Santino Marella are shown talking backstage. Santino’s in a good mood, laughing off what happened on RAW and making jokes about getting flattened by Drew McIntyre. He tells Tyson that if you want to entertain, then you can’t win them all. Santino says as long as he’s entertaining the crowd, then he’s happy. Kidd chuckles a little, but the more Santino talks, the more his expression changes. Santino says, “Guys like us, you know, we’re the glue that keeps things fun around here! We may never be title contenders but at least we’re having a good time!” Tyson doesn’t say much, just kind of nods and walks off mid-conversation while Santino’s still rambling. The camera hangs on Tyson for a second as he disappears around the corner, something clearly sitting with him.
SEGMENT 4:
The Wyatt Family wreaks havoc on RAW
We cut to a video recap of The Wyatt Family’s ambush on Cody Rhodes and Goldust from RAW. It shows the sneak attack backstage, with Harper and Rowan overwhelming the tag champs, and leaving them laid out.
The footage transitions into Bray Wyatt’s eerie post-attack promo. Highlights of his words echo under dark visuals: “The world forgets how easy it is to get lost. But we remember.”
The video ends with Bray staring directly into the camera and then hard cuts to pitch black.
MATCH 3:
Dolph Ziggler vs Evan Bourne
In the main event, Dolph Ziggler and Evan Bourne square off in a fast-paced, high-energy match. The two fan favorites trade momentum throughout, with Bourne showing off his speed and agility, while Ziggler leans into his athleticism and timing. After a strong back-and-forth that keeps the crowd engaged, Bourne misses the Air Bourne, giving Ziggler the opening he needs to hit the Zig Zag for the win.
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
Post-match, Ziggler helps Bourne up and the two shake hands in a clear sign of mutual respect as the show wraps up.
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