Raw
Anaheim,
California
August 19, 2013
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John Cena’s music hits and the arena fills with boos. Cena salutes the crowd
and charges down to the ring. Once inside, Cena takes a moment to soak up the
all too familiar mixed reaction. He is not pleased with last night’s results.
Bryan earned the Title but Randy Orton swooped in and jacked it. Cena believes
that WWE Superstars should be judged on their performance in the ring. They
should not be judged based on their race, religion or creed.
John Cena holds up his arm to show the buildup of fluid on his elbow. Cena
informs the crowd that he was told to go home and have surgery. The WWE
Championship match would have been cancelled for Summerslam. Cena isn’t sharing
this information for sympathy or as an excuse. He was cleanly defeated by Bryan
last night. It was downright ridiculous that HHH handed the belt to Randy Orton.
Cena cannot put his elbow surgery off any longer. John is having surgery and
will be gone for the next 4-6 months. Cena wants to bring out a man who has
earned his respect and earned the right to be called Champion.
Daniel Bryan’s music hits and the crowd cheers as he makes his way down to the
ring. Cena nods to Bryan and heads out of the ring to embark on his leave of
absence. Before Bryan gets a chance to speak another theme comes across the
speakers.
Stephanie McMahon struts her way down to the ring to address Daniel Bryan.
Stephanie understands that Bryan went through quite an ordeal last night. That
being said her husband made the right decision for business.
Bryan says that HHH used to be a rebel and the leader of Degeneration X. Now he
has a corporate haircut and is a shell of his former self. Bryan would expect a
screw job by Stephanie or Vince, but not HHH. Bryan looks to Stephanie and says
that if you lay down with trash you will start to smell. Stephanie says that she
will let the insult slide.
Bryan does not care and says that if she wants to fire him then go ahead and do
it. Bryan threatens to go back to wrestling in small arenas and sell shirts out
of car. Stephanie says that no one wants to fire Bryan. She says that not
everyone can be the face of the company. Bryan might not be an ‘A’ but he is
definitely a ‘B+’. Bryan is fired up and says that he is not content at the
middle of the card. Stephanie believes Bryan might need some more anger
management classes. Stephanie continues to talk but Bryan slaps the mic out of
her hand. She walks over and is handed another one. Stephanie says that Bryan is
out of control and needs to be removed. Stephanie calls for security to escort
the star out.
Bryan slides out of the ring as security walks him towards the back. Bryan turns
around and pumps the crowd up to shout ‘no’.
-Commercial-
Damien Sandow v. Cody Rhodes
Both men are still banged up from their match last night. Cody tries to
capitalize with a missile dropkick but Sandow kicks out of the cover. Sandow
tries to take control of the match and clotheslines Cody to the outside. The
referee begins to count. Sandow goes out after Cody and rolls him back into the
ring. Sandow hits a vertical suplex and drops an elbow. Cover, but Rhodes kicks
out. Rhodes makes his way onto the apron and then up the turnbuckle. Sandow
grabs him and tosses him to the middle of the ring. Cover, but Rhodes kicks out.
-Commercial-
Back from the break Sandow drops an elbow of disdain. Cover, but Rhodes kicks
out. Rhodes is pushed up the turnbuckle with his back to the ring. Sandow
follows to try and back drop him. Rhodes pushes him away and then flies at his
standing opponent with a moonsault.
Rhodes tries to keep control but can’t get Damien to stay down for a pin. Rhodes
follows up with a disaster kick. Cover, but Sandow kicks out. Rhodes is kicked
in the gut as Sandow gets to his feet. Cody counters a whip into a sunset flip
cover to win the match.
Winner: Cody Rhodes
Brad Maddox is in the back and begins to read Ziggler’s comments about last
night’s PPV. Dolph is not pleased with the work of Maddox. As a result Maddox
announces that Ziggler will have to compete in a handicap match later tonight.
-Commercial-
The lights are out in the arena as the show returns. Justin Roberts introduces
Paul Heyman and the lights come up. Heyman says that Punk gave Lesnar all that
he could handle. Lesnar defeated CM Punk last night. Heyman says that the
question now is - where does he go from here? He wants to put the family feud
with CM Punk behind him. Heyman claims to forgive CM Punk. Heyman says that Punk
is far better with than without him. Together they can achieve even greater
things than they have in the past. Paul claims to still love Punk. Reunited they
would be the best in the world. Heyman’s arm is in a sling from last night’s
attack. If Punk apologizes they can get back together. He lays his microphone
down in the middle of the ring and walks out.
BACKSTAGE - The Bella Twins are in the back with the Funkadactyls. They wish
them luck for their match tonight since they are representing Total Divas. The
Bella Twins are sporting new shirts that read ‘You Can’t Sit with us”.
Given the nation’s segregation past I’m not sure if unveiling those T-shirts in
a segment with two African American Divas really sends the right message.
-Commercial-
The Funkadactyls v. Layla & AJ Lee
Before the match can get started AJ and Layla attack the Funkadactyls. AJ kicks
Naomi in the gut and they will start the match. AJ hits a neckbreaker and then
applies a headlock. Naomi tries to fight back but gets taken down with a spin
kick. Cover, but Naomi kicks out. AJ climbs on her opponent’s back. Naomi is set
up against the second rope and AJ puts pressure on her back. Layla gets the tag.
Naomi can’t get to the corner to make a cover. A surprise roll up catches Layla
up.
Winners: The Funkadactyls
-Commercial-
Handicap Match
Dolph Ziggler v. The Shield
Ambrose starts the match for his team. Ziggler takes him down and throws a few
elbows. They tie up so Ambrose moves back towards the corner. Rollins gets the
tag. Ziggler gets in a few punches and a back body drop. Rollins is backed into
the corner but kicks Ziggler in the gut. Roman Reigns gets the tag. He punches
Ziggler in the head and then stands atop his foe. Ziggler’s neck is placed on
the bottom rope for a choke. Ziggler is tossed towards the corner and Ambrose
becomes the legal man. Ambrose stomps on Ziggler and then goes for a cover. A
clothesline sends Ziggler to the mat as Rollins gets the tag.
Seth stalks his opponent. Ziggler is kicked in the gut. Rollins holds back
Ziggler’s arms as Ambrose gets the tag and continues the attack. Ambrose
stretches Ziggler’s legs and then applies a chin lock as he tangles the legs of
Ziggler. Dolph gets to his feet and jumps on Dean’s back. Ambrose is fought off
but the reprieve is short lived for Dolph.
Reigns strolls into the ring and gets caught by a neckbreaker. Ziggler kicks
Rollins off the apron. Reigns is knocked away. The Shield pours into the ring.
Ziggler knocks Ambrose out and turns his attention to Rollins. Ziggler hits a
vertical suplex that sends Rollins outside of the ring. Seth lands hard on his
shin. Reigns catches Dolph with a vicious spear to end the match.
Winners: The Shield
After the match The Shield hits a three way Powerbomb on Ziggler. Seth is
hobbling on his leg and appears to be injured.
-Commercial-
Alberto Del Rio v. Sin Cara
There are small Mexican flags on the ring posts per the request of The World
Champion. Sin Cara hits an arm drag that sends Rio out of the ring. Cara flies
out of the ring with a suicide dive. Sin Cara clutches his hand and waves for
the referee. A medic follows after. Del Rio rolls Cara back into the ring. The
referee yells and pushes Rio back into the corner. Cara cannot compete and is
helped to the back.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
After the match Alberto Del Rio says that he wants to represent and be a hero
for all Mexicans. He says something in Spanish and the crowd cheers.
Ricardo Rodriguez appears on the entrance ramp. He says that Rio is not a hero
to the crowd or the Latino community. Ricardo says that he is pleased to not
have to represent Alberto Del Rio anymore. Rodriguez claims to have a new
client. Del Rio’s former announcer brings out Rob Van Dam.
RVD hits the entrance ramp and makes his way down to the ring. Rio starts to
fight him off but Rob gets his wits about him. Del Rio is sent to the mat with a
roundhouse kick. RVD climbs to the top rope for a frog Splash. Rio rolls out of
the ring and heads up the ramp. Ricardo joins RVD in the ring and celebrates the
beating.
-Commercial-
Zeb Colter is in the ring with Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger. Zeb begins to
speak and put over his clients. Swagger appears exhausted. Zeb believes that his
team should be celebrated for their purity. Zeb is embarrassed by the state of
the country. He is upset that illegal immigrants were standing in front of him
at Disneyland making purchases with money that his tax money provides. Zeb puts
his hand over his heart and leads the audience in the pledge.
Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger w/ Zeb Colter v. The Prime Time Players
Young and Swagger start the match. Darren gains control for his team and tags in
his partner. Cesaro and Titus become the legal man. Cesaro hits a gutwrench.
Titus is backed towards the corner, which allows Swagger to get the tag. Cesaro
hits a few cheap shots from the outside. Swagger stomps on Titus and then starts
to work the ankle. Swagger slams Titus down and hits a Swagger bomb. Cesaro tags
himself in and hits a leapfrog stomp. Cesaro grabs the chin of Titus as Swagger
is brought back in as the legal man. Swagger ships Titus into the ropes but is
reversed and gets caught with a spinebuster.
Young gets the hot tag, as does Cesaro. Young tosses Cesaro overhead and knocks
Swagger off the apron. Cesaro is backed into the corner and then gets hit with a
Northern Lights Suplex. Young bridges for the pin. Swagger is able to break the
cover. Swagger is knocked back out of the ring. Young finishes Cesaro off with a
Gut Check.
Winners: The Prime Time Players
Renee Young is in the back interviewing The Big Show. Brad Maddox walks into the
shot and is looking to stir up trouble. He informs Big Show that he will have to
face The Shield tonight. Unlike the match with Ziggler this time tornado rules
will be in effect.
-Commercial-
Zack Ryder and Justin Gabriel are in a locker room with a Foot Locker
representative. They talk about the products. Fandango’s music hits and he
dances his way into the shot with Summer Rae. He asks if he can dance in those
shoes. The representative affirms their boogie potential.
-Commercial-
Ryback is in a locker room and is very upset that a young wrestler is also
present. Ryback begins to bully him and tells him that this is Ryback’s
locker-room. He continues to torment the young talent and tosses his bag into
the shower. He tells him to pick it up but stands on it. Ryback finally lets him
pick the bag up and tells him to open up the bag. Ryback pushes him into the
showers and this scene just became very prison-y. Ryback makes him open the bag
and soak the contents with the shower. Ryback kicks him out and laughs.
Big Show’s music hits and smiles as he makes his way down for his handicap
match.
-Commercial-
Handicap Tornado Tag Match
Big Show v. The Shield
All Shield members are allowed to be in the match at the same time. Show tosses
everyone out. Reigns tries to reenter but is hit with a brutal spear. Ambrose
pulls Reigns out of the ring. Ambrose and Rollins circle the ring. They goad
Show to the side. Ambrose jumps on the back of Show and applies a Sleeper. Show
counters with a side slam. Show head-butts Rollins before stepping on his back.
Ambrose is in the ring and gets sent towards the corner. Show hits a shoulder
block. Big Show grabs Ambrose and looks for the chokeslam. Rollins makes a save.
Ambrose kicks Show and Rollins flies from the top rope to send Show to the mat.
Ambrose and Rollins look for a double team suplex. Show blocks and then reverses
to suplex both men. Reigns flies through the air to hit a spear.
All three members of The Shield are in the ring and hold a quick strategy
powwow. Show is lifted to his feet and then up into the air. Using all of their
strength The Shield is able to drop Show down for their signature Powerbomb.
Winners: The Shield
-Commercial-
CM Punk’s music hits and he hobbles down to the ring. Punk reveals that he is
having a difficult time putting his thoughts together. Punk says that Heyman
said a lot of things and he needs to collect his thoughts. Punk calls out a fan
that is booing. He tells the fan that they can boo but he dares them to get into
the ring. Punk is fired up as the crowd roars their approval. Punk calls the fan
‘fatso’. Punk tells him if he has the balls then he should get in the ring
otherwise he should stay in his seat like a bitch. Punk is fired up. Punk is
considering making the apology that Heyman requested if it really will get
things back to the way that they are.
Heyman comes out on the ramp with Curtis Axel. Punk says that he is sorry that
he only hurt Heyman’s arm and didn’t rip it off. Punk is sorry that he didn’t
punch Heyman’s face off. Punk doesn’t care what Heyman throws his way. Punk will
in the end get to Heyman no matter what obstacles are in his way. Punk calls
Heyman down to the ring right now to fight. Punk throws down the mic.
Heyman responds by saying that he is the one who should apologize to Punk.
Heyman says that he is sorry. He is sorry for what is about to happen Punk.
Heyman tells Curtis Axel to tape up. Heyman says that if Punk is still in the
ring when the show comes back from commercial than Axel will finish the job that
Lesnar started last night.
-Commercial-
Curtis Axel makes his way down to the ring to face CM Punk. Punk has a steel
chair in the ring and uses it against Axe. Curtis rolls out of the ring. Punk
follows after but is tossed into the barricade. Axel pushes him into the apron
and then reverses and Irish whip to send Punk into another barricade. Axel stays
on the attack as he works Punk on the outside. Punk grabs Axel and tosses him
into the timekeeper’s area. Punk turns his attention to Heyman. Paul backs away.
Punk looks back to Axel and flies over the barricade at his foe. Punk grabs a
ring bell and smashes it into the gut of Axel. Punk slides Axel back into the
ring. Punk is looking to finish Curtis off as he calls for the GTS. Punk lifts
Axel up but Axel scurries off.
Curtis attacks the bad leg of Punk. Axel grabs the ankle and stomps on Punk’s
thigh. Punk becomes victim to the very steel chair that he had introduced
earlier. Axel bashes Punk a couple times as Heyman looks on. Curtis hits his
finisher. The body of Punk appears lifeless. Curtis opens the steel chair and
places Punk’s ankle in between. Heyman shouts that Punk broke his heart. Axel
climbs to the second rope and jumps. Punk moves out of the way and hits Axel
with the chair. Punk falls down but gets back up and hits Axel across the back.
Heyman again backs away now that Punk is in control. Punk continues the beating
on Axel as he takes him to the outside and tosses him into the steel steps. Punk
lifts Axel up on the outside and uses the steel steps for a modified GTS. The
crowd cheers as Punk again looks to Heyman. Knowing that his client is down,
Heyman heads to the back to escape the wrath of Punk.
-Commercial-
Bray Wyatt w/ Family v. R-Truth
Truth dances his way to success with the first couple of moves. Wyatt is angry
and hits Truth with a running crossbody. Wyatt leans back in the corner and
shouts for Truth to get up. He charges and splashes Truth in the corner. Wyatt
looks for the finish but Truth tries to fight him off. Wyatt gives his opponent
as sweet tender kiss and hits his finisher.
Winner: Bray Wyatt
-Commercial-
The Usos v. Heath Slater & Jinder Mahal w/ Drew McIntyre
Slater starts the match off against an Uso. Slater is knocked down and then
caught with a double team slam. The other Uso is now legal and hits a few
shoulder blocks. Alter is able to slide out of the ring, which distracts Uso,
just enough to allow a cheap shot from Drew. Jinder gets the tag and drops a few
knees. Cover but Uso kicks out. Mahal applies a rear headlock. Slater gets the
tag and looks for a pin. Uso kicks out. Slater applies a rear headlock. Slater
is caught with a jawbreaker. Uso makes his way to the corner. Jinder also gets
the tag. Uso remains in control with a few punches. Uso is whipped into the
ropes but leaps up high for a shoulder block. Mahal is seated in the corner,
which allows a stink face splash. Cover, but Jinder kicks out. Drew looks for a
distraction but instead finds himself kicks away. Uso tags his partner as he
leaps out of the ring to hit Heath and Drew. The other Uso leaps from the top
rope for a high splash.
Winners: The Usos
-Commercial-
Wade Barrett v. The Miz
Wade grabs Miz with a side headlock. Wade is pushed into the ropes but comes
back with a shoulder block. Miz dodges a splash and hits a drop toehold. Wade is
in the corner and Miz charges after for a splash. Wade responds with a big boot.
Cover, but Wade kicks out. Miz is tossed to the outside. Wade follows after and
rolls him back in for a cover. Miz kicks out. Wade tosses Miz to the apron. Miz
slides back in the ring under the legs of Wade. Despite the clever slide Wade is
able to regain control with a headlock. Miz fights him off and whips him towards
the ropes. Wade reverses but Miz hits a high running knee and a clothesline.
Wade is in the corner and Miz charges for another splash. Wade blocks but Miz
kicks at his thigh. Miz looks for a Figure 4 but Wade avoids the hold. Miz
climbs to the second rope. Miz hits a sunset flip and sloppily rolls through for
a Figure 4.
Out of nowhere Fandango is seen leaping from the top rope to drop a leg.
Winner via DQ: The Miz
After the match Fandango and Summer Rae dance over the fallen body of The Miz.
BACKSTAGE – Brad Maddox informs Stephanie McMahon that Daniel Bryan has managed
to make his way back into the ring. Stephanie walks into Vince McMahon’s office.
-Commercial-
Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H all make their way down to the
ring. Vince says that Summerslam was a magnificent evening. The company finally
has a Champion that they can be proud of. Vince is very pleased with the actions
of his son-in-law HHH. They embrace. The WWE roster is present on the top of the
ramp presumably to act as a buffer in case Bryan tries to run in.
Triple H has a microphone and says that he thinks it is funny how short sighted
the fans can be at times. HHH says that what he did last night was for the
greater good. Triple H did it for the fans. Trips claims that he did it for the
fans’ children and their children’s children. Triple H continues to say that he
did it for all the boys in the back and for the McMahon dynasty. Triple H says
that because of his actions the WWE will continue to exist in the future.
Triple H says that he likes Daniel Bryan and considers him a friend. He is a big
fan of Bryan’s work. Daniel is a very good little technician. He put up a hell
of a fight last night and deserved to win. But, Bryan cannot be the face of the
company. The fans deserve better than that. Triple H says he was personally hurt
when he had to take the belt from Bryan. Triple H says he buried his personal
feelings to do what was right. Trips doesn’t even like Randy Orton all that
much, they have a history of bad blood. Triple H continues to harp on the fact
that he did what was right for the fans and business. The crowd chants for
Bryan. Triple H says that he is going to do what needs to be done and put aside
his personal feelings one more time. HHH welcomes out the new face of the WWE
and the new WWE Champion – Randy Orton.
Randy Orton’s music hits and he hits the entrance ramp. Orton makes his way down
to the ring with his WWE Championship. Once inside Randy takes turn hugging the
members of the McMahon family. Orton has a mic and begins to speak. Orton says
that he told the audience he would cash in when they didn’t see it coming and
that’s exactly what he did. Orton isn’t one for gratitude but makes an exception
to thank Triple H for his help last night. Randy says that he owes his success
to HHH. Orton tells the fans to get on their feet and show Triple H the respect
that he deserves. Triple H says that he knows Bryan is in the building so he
calls him out.
Triple H doesn’t want anyone to touch Daniel Bryan so he tells the Shield to
move out of the way so that Bryan does not feel threatened. Triple H leads the
fans in a chant of ‘yes’ and calls for his music to play. Triple H wants to make
Bryan feel at home.
Daniel Bryan appears from the side of the stage. He makes his way down to the
ring. The members of The Shield attack Bryan before he can slide into the ring.
Bryan starts to fight them off but the numbers game starts to overwhelm him.
Bryan kicks and fights his way through The Shield. Bryan makes his way back
towards the ring but Roman Reigns flies out of nowhere for a spear. Ambrose and
Rollins join in for the attack. Before they can hit Bryan with a Powerbomb,
Triple H tells them to stop. He wants to hear what Bryan has to say.
Bryan slowly makes his way to his feet as Triple H goads him on. Bryan climbs up
and makes his way into the ring. Just as Bryan makes it to the inside Orton hits
him with an RKO. The McMahons and Randy Orton stand over the fallen body of
Bryan. They raise their hands in victory as RAW goes off the air.