Raw
Cleveland, Ohio
September 16, 2013
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Justin Roberts introduces the NEW holder of the WWE Championship – Daniel
Bryan.
The crowd is lifted to their feet as they enthusiastically point their fingers
towards the sky and chant along with the versatile star. Yes, yes, yes.
Bryan enters the ring with a microphone. He soaks up the chanting and cheering
as the ruckus crescendos towards its peak. His first words as the new Champ are
directed towards the audience: “You guys are awesome”. He claims that his
feelings can be summed up by one word, “YES”.
Triple H’s music hits. The King of Kings makes his way down to the ring in a
suit and tie. Hunter wants to stop Bryan before he goes too far into his
celebration. Triple H needs to address the so-called fast count from the end of
last night’s match. HHH claims that social media is full of that controversy.
The victory is tainted because of the count. Triple H calls down the official
from last night’s match.
Scott Armstrong makes his way down to the ring. Triple H first shows Armstrong
making a count while Orton was pinning Bryan. He next compares that count to the
count from the finish. Hunter plays them side-by-side to illustrate that the
final three count was the same duration as a two count earlier in the match.
Armstrong has no explanation other than to admit that it was a fast count and he
doesn’t know what happened. Hunter mocks his reply. Armstrong admits that he
made a mistake. Hunter asks for the truth behind the count. Armstrong looks to
Bryan and mouths, “they are on to us”. Hunter stops him in his tracks and Bryan
looks flabbergasted. Hunter sends Armstrong to the back.
Hunter says that Bryan was clearly involved in a conspiracy. He strips Daniel
Bryan of the Title due to the tainted victory and supposed corruption. HHH
claims that he is not going to give them belt to Orton. Instead, there will be
no Champion at the present. There may be a rematch in the future. He asks Bryan
to hand over the belt.
Bryan is beside himself as he shakes his head. Hunter is disappointed and says
that he would have thought that Shawn Michaels would have taught him better.
Hunter demands the Title, but Bryan refuses. He begins to yell at HHH saying
that he has no idea what is going on.
Randy Orton’s music hits. Triple H tells him to calm down as he jumps up to the
apron. Hunter says that there will not be a fight as he is in control of the
situation. Orton steps into the ring. Hunter tells Bryan that he is no longer
the WWE Champion. As of this moment there is no Champion until Hunter can get to
the bottom of the conspiracy. He demands that Bryan hand the belt over. If he
does not, then Hunter will take it from him by force.
Bryan stares down as he clutches the Championship in his hands. With a look of
resignation he glances towards Hunter as the crowd screams, “NO”. Bryan refuses
to hand over the belt. In one swift motion Hunter grabs the Title as Orton hits
Bryan with an RKO. As the show heads towards commercial the fans are chanting,
“Randy Sucks”.
-Commercial-
Stephanie McMahon is in the back with Triple H. She says that she can’t believe
what happened. Orton approaches and gets in Triple H’s face and demands the
Title. Stephanie asks, what happened last night? What happened to the man that
psychologically and physically tortured both her and her husband? She is
disappointed in his showing last night. Orton does not deserve the Title until
he can find is old beast of a self.
Night of Champions Rematch (Non-Title)
Dean Ambrose v. Dolph Ziggler
They brawl back and forth at the start. Ziggler leaps on Ambrose back to try and
weaken him with a Sleeper. Ambrose stays on his feet and whips Ziggler into the
ropes. Ambrose applies a Sleeper of his own. Ziggler breaks free with a
jawbreaker. Ziggler pushes Dean towards the corner and stomps him repeatedly.
The referee separates them. Ambrose tosses Ziggler out of the ring.
-Commercial-
Back from the break Ambrose is in control with a rear headlock. Ziggler escapes
and goes for a cover. Ambrose kicks out. Dean drops an elbow and covers. Ziggler
kicks out. Ambrose locks on an arm bar. Ziggler attempts to free himself with
headbutts. Ambrose responds but knocking him down to the mat. Ambrose lifts him
to his feet and sets him up, hanging over the top rope. After a few punches,
Ziggler senses an opportunity. Ziggler connects with a high swinging DDT. Cover,
but Ambrose kicks out.
Ziggler mounts Ambrose in the corner and sets in for a swift ten-count punch.
Ziggler follows with a running clothesline. Dolph next drops a series of elbows.
The crowd goes wild as he delivers the final blow. Ambrose retakes control and
pounds on Ziggler. Ambrose tries to hit a similar finish as in last night’s
match. Ziggler has the move scouted and hits a Zig Zag.
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
Brad Maddox and The Big Show are in an office together. Maddox says that
Stephanie and Triple H will address him later.
-Commercial-
The show returns to the office with Big Show and Brad Maddox. Stephanie and
Triple H have joined them. Stephanie addresses Big Show and reminds him of his
financially broken state. She tells him that he is to remain in the office
tonight, unless she needs him and summons his services.
Daniel Bryan will face Roman Reigns later tonight on RAW.
-Commercial-
R-Truth v. Fandango w/ Summer Rae
Truth catches his opponent’s leg and punches him in the face. Truth hits a big
hip toss. He follows with a split punch and then drops a leg. Cover, but
Fandango kicks out. Truth tosses Fandango over the top rope. Back inside,
Fandango tries to take control. He whips Truth hard into the turnbuckle.
Fandango gets behind him on the mat to apply a rear headlock. Truth responds by
fighting free and hitting a clothesline. Cover, but Fandango kicks out. Fandango
climbs to the top turnbuckle and leaps for a leg drop. Cover and this match is
over.
Winner: Fandango
Dusty Rhodes is backstage with several Superstars. His appearance will be
featured in the next segment.
-Commercial-
The American Dream theme hits for Dusty Rhodes. He makes his way into the ring.
He thanks the fans for their ovation, but says he is not here as the American
Dream. Tonight he is here as Virgil Runnels. This is not about him; this is
about his son’s job. Dusty paints a picture of life outside the ring and the
struggle to raise his sons. Virgil asks, “what the hell is good for business?”.
He is upset that the hard work and dedication of Cody has been mitigated by
Hunter’s personal bias. Runnels puts over Goldust’s showing last week on RAW. He
claims that God’s greatest gift is the gift of children to raise and teach them
to be the best. Runnels states that he did not ask for a conversation with
Stephanie McMahon tonight. All that he is interested in is finding out how his
son can have a chance to earn back his job. Stephanie has a business proposal,
so he is ready to hear it.
Stephanie McMahon makes her way down to the ring. She applauds Virgil’s speech.
She acknowledges the wedding from this past week. She apologizes if the recent
happenings cast a shadow over the proceedings. She hands Virgil a gift card for
Bed Bath & Beyond for Cody Rhodes. He is not amused. Stephanie is confused
seeing as how that is where the wedding gifts were registered.
Stephanie cuts to the chase. She says that she is out here to offer Cody his job
back. Runnels nods in agreement and says that they are finished. Stephanie stops
him in his tracks. She offers him another option. There is only one roster spot
available. Virgil has the choice between either Goldust or Cody. It’s a choice
between the son that was fired and the son that he neglected for years while he
was on the road. Runnels is not pleased with the ultimatum. He says that he is
not going to make that choice. Stephanie rebukes a speech from Runnels in which
he tries to involve her children. Runnels refuses to decide. He tells Stephanie
to go to hell. Stephanie claims that she is sorry to hear that decision.
The Shield’s music hits. They come down and surround Runnels. Stephanie says
that she has someone in the back that can help even things out. Big Show’s music
hits. Instead of being brought in to assist, Stephanie has other ideas. Since
Runnels will not make a choice between sons, he is presented with another
choice. He can either be beaten down by The Shield or knocked out by The Big
Show.
The Big Show is furious. Since Runnels won’t make a decision, and Show is
starting to tear up, she tells The Shield to attack. Show stands in their way
and commands them not to touch the Hall of Famer. Roman Reigns heads out of the
ring and grabs three chairs for The Shield. Knowing that Runnels may not survive
an attack by The Shield, Show has no choice. He whispers that he is sorry to
Virgil. Show delivers a brutal Weapon of Mass Destruction. Show catches Virgil
in his arms as he starts to fall and sets him down gently on the mat. Medics
race toward the ring. Show kneels over Runnels bawling his eyes out.
-Commercial-
The Funkadactyls & Brie Bella v. Layla, Alicia Fox & Aksana
AJ Lee is on commentary. Naomi starts the match against Layla. She hits a Rear
View and then tags in Cameron. Layla takes control and takes the action towards
her corner. Alicia Fox and Aksana are tagged in turn. They hit a couple of
punches and continue to work on Cameron. Fox gets the tag again but misses a
Steen Flip. Cameron makes it over to the corner and brings in Brie. Aksana gets
the tag as well. Brie plants Aksana in the middle of the ring. There must be a
spontaneous shoe sale because all of the Divas hit the ring at the same time.
Bella goes for the cover and this match is over.
Winners: The Funkadactyls & Brie Bella
-Commercial-
Damien Sandow v. RVD w/ Ricardo Rodriguez
They lock up and RVD is pushed towards the corner. Sandow stomps and goes for a
cover. RVD kicks out at one. Sandow plays with his face and then covers again.
RVD kicks out. Sandow is placed in the corner. He counters a whip and hits Rob
with a Side Russian Leg Sweep. Cover, but RVD kicks out. After a few headlocks,
RVD begins to fight back. RVD heads to the top rope and looks for the finish. He
flies halfway across the ring to hit a 5 Star Frog Splash.
Winner: Rob Van Dam
-Commercial-
Triple H is in an office with referee Scott Armstrong. Hunter claims to be a in
a jam. He reminds the audience that because of the actions on last night’s show
there is no current WWE Champion. Hunter says that Armstrong has been a loyal
employee for 20 years. Given his years of dedication HHH is going to give him a
generous severance package, but his time with the company is complete. Armstrong
appears broken hearted. Triple H assures him that he will take care of him.
The Miz v. Randy Orton
Orton enters first. The Miz is in his hometown and says hello to friends and
family members around ringside. Orton attacks him from behind and tosses him
into the steel steps. Ringside crewmembers try and separate them.
-Commercial-
The Miz flies at Randy at the start of the match. Orton is taken aback at first.
Randy is able to reverse in the corner and begins to pound on his foe. Miz is
sent to the apron to set up for a suspended DDT. Miz counters and sends Orton
out of the ring. He pushes him into the apron and then tosses him into the
barricade. Orton is able to retake control by pushing Miz head first into the
steel post. The referee calls for the bell as a double count out is reached.
Winner: No Contest
Orton tosses Miz over the commentators’ table. Orton beats on Miz directly in
front of Miz’s parents. At no point during any of this attack does Miz’s father
show any emotion. Orton culminates the attack by using the barricade to deliver
a suspended DDT. Miz’s mother begins to cry. At this point the camera starts to
crop Miz’s father out of the shot due to his lack of any emotion or
storytelling. Orton lifts up the lifeless body of The Miz and rolls him into the
ring. Orton grabs a steel chair and takes it into the ring. Orton opens the
chair and places Miz’s head between the seat and back rest. Orton takes a
running start and then leaps to deliver a knee to the chair and decapitate The
Miz.
-Commercial-
Ryback’s music hits. He makes his way onto the entrance ramp with a wheelchair
bound Paul Heyman. Heyman introduces himself as the best in the world. He tells
the fans that they can boo him all they want. Heyman is proud to say that he
pinned CM Punk. Heyman can say it over and over again, because every single time
it will be true. The crowd starts to chant for Punk. Heyman claims that the best
part is that the history books will reflect that the first time he and Punk came
face to face resulted in a victory for the walrus-esque star. The loser was CM
Punk. Heyman admits that Punk gave him one of the most vicious beatings in the
history of the WWE. Heyman says that when all other Heyman guys sat down, Ryback
came to the rescue. Ryback saved his life. Heyman gives Ryback a peck on the
cheek. Ryback takes the mic and says that he will have no problem dissecting CM
Punk. Ryback Rules.
Los Matadores promo airs.
-Commercial-
No. 1 Contender's Match
The Real Americans v. Tons of Funk v. The Usos
This is a three way in which only two men are eligible at a time. Swagger and
Clay start the match. Swagger gets in a bit of offense and then tags in Jimmy.
He pushes Clay towards the corner and leaps up for a crossbody. Clay catches him
and slams him down to the mat. He follows with another scoop slam. He hits a
back breaker and drops an elbow.
Trent Richardson is sitting at ringside. Michael Cole reveals that Richardson is
married to a cousin of The Usos.
Cesaro gets the tag. He hits a hard uppercut. Tensai tags himself in off of Uso.
He grabs Cesaro with a double underhook and holds him suspended in the air
before slamming him to the mat. Jey tags himself in off of Cesaro. Sweet T winds
up and pops Uso in the mouth. He goes for a cover. Cesaro has apparently tagged
himself into the match off of Uso. Antonio slides behind Sweet T and rolls him.
Tons of Funk has been eliminated.
-Commercial-
Cesaro delivered a Big Swing during the break. Swagger jumps and stomps on Jey’s
chest. Cesaro gets the tag and falls down to the mat to apply a rear headlock.
Cesaro lifts up Uso and stops him from making a tag. Cesaro blocks a Sunset flip
but is pushed back towards the corner. Swagger and Jimmy get the tag. Jimmy
flies in with a huge springboard clothesline. He follows with a Samoan drop.
Cesaro tries to make the save but is sent out of the ring with Swagger. The Usos
both fly out of the ring over the top rope to knock down their opponents. Jimmy
rolls Swagger back into the ring and follows after. Swagger applies a Patriot
Lock. Jimmy escapes and hits a Superkick. He climbs to the top rope. Swagger
leaps up after and throws him towards the middle with hip toss. Jey trips Cesaro
into the apron. Jey climbs to the top turnbuckle as he tags himself in off of
his brother’s back before his brother was hit with the hip toss. Jey hits a
splash and picks up the win.
Winners: The Usos
-Commercial-
Promo airs for Bray Wyatt.
Daniel Bryan v. Roman Reigns w/ The Shield
Randy Orton’s music hits before the match can get started. He joins the
auxiliary members of The Shield at ringside. They hold a pow wow and then Orton
takes a seat in a rolling chair near the commentators.
Reigns and Bryan lock up. Roman sets in with a few punches but is pushed away by
a retaliating Bryan. Bryan grabs the leg of Roman and twists it around. He pulls
back to cinch on a leg bar. Roman escapes and throws Bryan into the corner.
Daniel hits the turnbuckle front first and is clubbed in the back. Bryan uses
his feet and speed to fight back. Reigns tries to shake off the kicks and gets
to his feet. Bryan returns to twisting back on his opponent’s leg.
Reigns gets to his feet and pushes Bryan towards the corner. He hits him with a
few arm lariats and then sets up and connects with a vertical suplex. Bryan is
whipped into the corner. He counters a Reigns charge by tripping him into the
ropes. Bryan climbs to the top rope. Orton gets to his feet. Bryan jumps for a
big missile dropkick. Reigns rolls out of the ring. Bryan leaps to the outside
with a suicide dive. Reigns tries to catch him. He misses at first but is able
to relocate his grip and tosses Bryan hard into the barricade.
-Commercial-
Back from the break Bryan flips through for a roll up. Reigns kicks out. Bryan
plants Reigns and looks for a high-risk spot. Orton clutches his head, as Bryan
looks ready to capitalize. Bryan leaps for a headbutt. Reigns rolls out of the
way and covers the damaged star. Bryan kicks out. Roman doubles down and goes
for another cover. Bryan kicks out again.
Reigns whips Bryan into the ropes but is caught with a kick to the gut. He
catches Bryan on a crossbody attempt. He hits a modified fall away slam and a
cover. Bryan kicks out. Reigns whips him towards the corner but Bryan flips
free. The crowd gets behind Bryan as he starts to hulk up. Bryan unleashes with
a series of hard kicks. Bryan misses the last kick and is caught with a Samoan
Drop. Bryan quickly kicks out. Bryan sneaks in a roll up, but Reigns kicks out.
Bryan kicks him square in the jaw and goes for another cover. Reigns kicks out
again. Seth pulls Roman to the outside for comfort. Bryan flies at them both and
hits a baseball slide. Rollins’ head crashes hard into the commentators’ booth.
Bryan knocks Ambrose off the apron. Reigns catches Bryan with a vicious arm
lariat. Bryan responds by locking on the Yes Lock.
Randy Orton charges into the ring to attack Bryan. The referee calls for the
bell.
Winner via DQ: Daniel Bryan
Bryan is at first able to keep Orton down and try for the Yes Lock. The rest of
The Shield make the save. Orton and The Shield take control. Orton brings a
steel chair into the ring. He looks to hit Bryan with the same devastating
attack as Miz fell victim to later in the meeting.
The Usos charge down to the ring. Following them are the Primetime Players,
R-Truth, Zack Ryder, Dolph Ziggler, Kofi Kingston, Justin Gabriel & Rob Van Dam.
Together they take control and clear the ring. The crowd is on their feet.
Rollins is staggered on his feet. Bryan charges across the ring and hits him
with a vicious knee lift. The Primetime Players lift Bryan up into the air to
celebrate. The Superstars and the crowd join in with chants of, “Yes”.