May 5th 2014
The show begins with a recap of last night's explosive Extreme Rules- Shield dominating Evolution, and Daniel Bryan's brutal beat down of the Big Red Machine, and Kane's subsequent saving of Daniel after Randy's attack.
We go back to the arena, where the ticking clock indicates Evolution is about to come out. The crowd is electric tonight, and the boos that get showered down on the team are loud and nearly drown out the commentators and the music. However, only Triple H and Randy Orton walk out. They don't pose, they don't stop to soak in the reaction, they walk the ramp and get into the ring. Triple H gets himself a microphone and the music cuts out.
"Last night...." The Game pauses, trying to think of words to describe how he feels. "Last night, the Authority lost. Evolution was conquered. Kane turned on us. So, where do we go from here? Dave Batista left. It's just me, Randy and Stephanie now. The only ones who know what's right for this business. I'll be damned if I le-"
BOOM!
Fire erupts from the stage. Triple H drops the mic, and he and Randy climb out of the ring, ready for a fight. After a long pause however, instead of walking out, Kane appears on the titantron.
"Don't worry. I'm not quite ready to get you two. I am here to warn you. I may not have destroyed my friend Daniel as you had asked, but the monster still remains. If any of you touch Daniel tonight, you will be the victims of a fury even I have seldom shown. I've only given you a stay of execution; be on good behavior, and your punishment.... won't be as terrifying."
The put an exclamation point on his speech, fire erupts from both the stage and the ring posts. Kane's music plays once more, leaving a clearly spooked Triple H and Randy Orton standing outside of the ring, bathed in red light.
The announce team put over tonight's main event, John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan in a non-title match!
-COMMERCIAL BREAK-
After a few matches, we go to the back where Josh Mathews is with Daniel Bryan. The reigning champion's appearance causes a huge pop from the crowd.
"Daniel, tonight you are facing John Cena, a man you have had a few great matches with in the past; how do you feel going in, especially after last night, which no doubt had an adverse affect on your spinal injury?"
"Well, my back feels fine actually; I feel fine in general, and tonight I'm going to give John Cena my all, and I know he will too. I'm especially glad that Kane has my back. Tonight me and Cena will blow the roof off this place; but Cena, fair warning. When you get in that ring, you are going to get your damn head kicked in."
Bryan ends his promo on that intense note. The crowd is pumped up for this match, tonight on RAW!
-LATER IN THE SHOW-
DANIEL BRYAN VS. JOHN CENAThe two men make their entrances; Cena gets the usual mixed reaction, although the boos seem a bit more louder. Daniel, of course, gets a booming reaction from the crows. As he two men get prepared in their respective corners, the crowd begins chanting, presumably at Cena, "You're gonna get your head kicked in!" The bell rings.
The two men begin the match with back and forth action that whips the crowd into a frenzy; Cena is the first to get the upper hand. The match is then dominated by the Cenation Leader, as Daniel can't seem to get the upper hand. That all changes, however, when Daniel manages to land one of his hard kicks right to Cena's leg. John screams out in pain, and goes down to his knees. Daniel begins his infamous combo of kicks to the skull, the crowd chanting "YES!" along with him. He hits one more huge kick, and Cena goes down! Bryan goes in for the cover, but Cena manages to kick out just in time. Daniel backs up into the corner as Cena gets up; however, Cena appears to be in a lot of physical pain. When John tries to stand, he stumbles back down to the mat. Daniel walks over, looking legitimately concerned. The referee seems to be having an intent conversation with John, who audibly says "I can continue the match!"
Bryan backs off, and Cena slowly gets up from the mat. From here the match takes a slower turn; Bryan seems cautious of Cena's leg, and doesn't want to do any bad damage to his friend. Bryan, however, seems to get suddenly impatient, and slams Cena with a kick! John goes down, shaking his head and trying to recuperate. When John stands, he is met with a huge knee from Daniel. As the WWE champion is about to pin Cena, the ticking clock strikes and the music of Evolution plays. Daniel jumps up, staring at the entrance way, ready to fight; after a bit, it becomes apparent no one is about to come out. Shaking his head, Daniel turns to finish his work, but is met with an AA from Cena! John covers Daniel, and gets the win.
WINNER: JOHN CENA
As Cena's music plays, Orton and Triple H walk out from backstage and stand at the entrance way, both applauding Cena. The Cenation Leader looks confused as the crowd showers all three men in boos. Why has Evolution suddenly backed Cena? Has Cena turned his back on the WWE Universe?
