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OCTOBER 17, 2013 FROM THE SPRINT CENTER IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

#SMACKDOWN The Smackdown opening video airs and the cameras pan inside of the Sprint Center from Kansas City, Missouri. Michael Cole and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome everyone to the show, Cole stating that tonight we will see Randy Orton and Big Show team up against their respective Hell in a Cell opponents, Dean Ambrose and Sheamus! Also, Bray Wyatt will be in the arena and former Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins will do battle with Alberto Del Rio. "All this and more to come right here on Thursday Night Smackdown!" Cole shouts, as the show prepares to get underway.

#BRAYWYATT The signature of The Wyatt Family hits and the Sprint Center roars with a mixture of cheers and jeers, Bray Wyatt appearing on the titantron holding his lantern up to his face. He gives a short laugh before telling Kansas City, "we're here". He blows the flame out and he, along with WWE Tag Team Champions Luke Harper and Erick Rowan, make their way out from the back and slowly come down the ramp and towards the ring. Wyatt sits in his rocking chair before taking the light away from his lantern once again, the arena remaining dark for a few moments before coming back with a spotlight in the middle of the ring over the trio. The crowd remains in a frenzy as Wyatt holds a microphone in his hand, wagging his finger up in the air. "We are just a mere eleven days away from the war, folks. A mere eleven days away before John Cena and I, your unquestionable savior, Bray Wyatt step between these ropes and do battle!" He marches back and forth, explaining how he told John when he first laid his hands on him a week ago that the devil made him do it and this past Monday he stated how the devil was a better man than John Cena. "The masses may not understand my stance on that particular subject, ye, but man even the devil isn't as much of a liar and a deceiver as John Cena! I do not take you all by the throat and force you to follow me, but I put out my hand and give you that choice! John Cena doesn't give you any choice! He is a man who comes out here and each and every single night and he tells every single one of you how it should be! You are supposed to cheer for John Cena! You're all supposed to scream with joy, 'Lets go Cena!' and not 'Cena sucks!' - he may tell you all that is your choice but if you remove the wool from your eyes you will see... that John Cena is a liar." He gazes off into the distance and remains momentarily silent, the crowd getting a bit rambunctious over the words of Wyatt. "But I got to you, John. I got you. I got underneath your skin because you resigned from your position as Commissioner in order to get your hands on me and I promise you... you will regret that decision, John." He begins to chuckle, looking out to the Sprint Center crowd.

#THEMIZ 'Awesome!' is heard around the arena to the surprise of the WWE Universe, The Miz making his way out from the back with an angry look across his face. Wyatt stares back at him with a similar aggravated look, questioning why he has interrupted him. "Really? Really?" Miz questions, even offering it four more times along with the crowd. "You're wondering why I have come out here to interrupt you, Bray? I think it is pretty obvious. Last week I was hosting the most must see talk show in the history of the WWE, MizTV, with my guest John Cena. Now, it wasn't my problem beforehand to be involved between the two of you but last week you not only attacked John but you laid your hands on me as well." He stares Wyatt down and says that he could have stood idle and been left alone by The Wyatt Family, but they clearly had other plans and now he is down right pissed off. "That is why, Bray, I'm challenging you to a match right here, right now!" The fans pop as Wyatt laughs from inside the ring, turning around and taking a few steps back and forth. His laughter turns hysterical and he pulls his microphone back up, "Come on down, Miz! COME ON DOWN AND FOLLOW! THE BUZZARDS!" He throws the mike out of the ring and removes his hat and outer shirt, Miz seeming fired up as we have ourselves an opening contest!

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#WYATTMIZ Bray Wyatt with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan defeats The Miz via pinfall The bell rings upon the return from break and both men step forward, each firing away with fists. Miz gets the upper hand and brings things to the corner before being dropped with a big clothesline! Wyatt gets fired up as he gets some momentum brewing, getting multiple near falls. He keeps control of the match and goes for Sister Abigail, only for Miz to break away and end up taking him down with the Skull Crushing Finale! He hooks the far leg up, but only gets a two count. Miz begins to throw a fury of fists to the head and ends up going for his finisher once again, only for Wyatt to elbow him back against the ropes, duck a clothesline and lay him out with Sister Abigail right in the middle of the ring! Wyatt hooks both legs up for the three count.

The fans give a mixed reaction as Wyatt slowly emerges off of the lifeless body of Miz, a crazed look in his eyes and a smile across his face. He begins to laugh hysterically, spreading both of his arms out. Harper and Rowan join him in the ring slowly and stand behind him, Wyatt gazing into the main camera. "YOU'RE ALL MINE COME HELL IN A CELL, JOHN CENA! YOU'RE ALL MINE! FOLLOW! THE BUZZARDS!" The signature of The Wyatt Family hits.

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#BIGSHOW Returning, Renee Young is backstage and welcomes her guest at this time, Big Show. She thanks him for his time as the crowd boos inside of the the Sprint Center, Show scoffing at the reaction. Renee mentions how he has remained rather silent since making his return at Night of Champions and joining sides with the Authority and asks if he is feeling kind of on the outside looking in with WWE Champion Batista and Randy Orton seeming to be more of a focus. "What are you trying to do, Renee? Trying to stir up some trouble? It isn't going to work. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon got me a role back here in the WWE and they gave me everything I could have asked for and more..." He says that regardless of whether or not Batista or Randy Orton is getting more attention than him from everyone it doesn't matter, because he is doing what is right and what is best for business and best for Big Show. "And tonight, Dean Ambrose and Sheamus will get taught exactly what is best for all of that and at Hell in a Cell, I will teach Sheamus another lesson one on one." He stares at Young before heading off, the main event tag match still to come later on.

#RYANBRAXTON United States Champion Ryan Braxton defeats Fandango with Summer Rae via submission The match starts and Fandango comes right at Braxton, being caught with a belly to belly suplex. Braxton completely runs through the dancing superstar for a minute and ends up laying him out with his signature spinning powerbomb. He proceeds to lock Fandango in the crossface and after just about five seconds, Fandango taps out.

#WETHEPEOPLE The crowd pops as Braxton gets back onto his feet, the referee retrieving his United States Championship belt and handing it over to 'Unbreakable'. He holds it up over his head but as he seems prepared to leave, the theme music of Jack Swagger hits as he makes his way out atop the stage along with Zeb Colter. The crowd boos as Colter holds a microphone in his hand, staring down at the ring. "Let me make this short and sweet, Mr. Braxton, but in case these people didn't know you are not from the United States of America. You are from that waste of a country up north called Canada. That alone, as well as your lack of true talent, is enough to make a real American like myself and Jack Swagger sick to our stomachs." The fans continue to boo as Colter proceeds to make the challenge to Braxton to a match this Monday on Raw between him and Swagger. Braxton laughs before telling them that it's on! The WWE Universe pops as Colter nods, "With that, ladies and gentlemen, we ask you please rise up onto your feet. Place your hands over your hearts and say in a loud, clear voice enough for those in Canada to hear - WE! THE PEOPLE!" He and Swagger stare Ryan down and make their way to the back.

The cameras pan backstage to Paul Heyman walking down the halls, as he will be speaking next.

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#PAULHEYMAN Returning, Paul Heyman makes his way out from the back and brings himself down to the ring to a very loud mixed reaction from the Kansas City crowd. He steps into the middle of the squared circle, microphone in hand. "Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman and I am the man behind your WORLD! HEAVYWEIGHT! CHAMPION! THE BEAST INCARNATE, BRRRRRRRRRROCK! LESNARRRR!" He grows a huge smile across his face as the WWE Universe gives another loud reaction of cheers and boos, turning more to boos as Heyman mentions how it was just eleven days ago at Payback that his client not only defeated, but destroyed and dominated Bryan Danielson to become the new champion. "And ladies and gentlemen, my client Brock Lesnar will be in just ten more days going one on one with Bryan Danielson once again for the World Heavyweight Championship and this time it will be inside of HELL! IN A CELL!" He laughs and says that he has to give some credit to Danielson for not being afraid to step in the ring with Lesnar once again, but also says that he has to discredit Bryan for being so stupid for wanting to risk his career for a second time in one month by facing his client again. Heyman moves forward by mentioning how Bryan says he is going to call out his client this Monday on Raw, "And ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Danielson can call out the Beast Incarnate this Monday night and I guarantee you the WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION BROCK LESNAR WILL BE THERE TO ANSWER THE CALL!" The arena roars over the announcement as Paul grows a big smile across his face once again, taking a few moments before going to speak again - only for Rob Van Dam's theme music to hit to another pop from the Sprint Center.

#ROBVANDAM The 'Whole Dam Show' makes his way out from the back and to the ring, staring from across the ring at his former friend. He takes a microphone from ringside and puts his arms out, asking Heyman what has happened to him over the past eleven years. "Man, we used to be the best of friends in EC f'n W! And we would rule the world whether there was a million people or just ten people watching! We didn't care about the spotlight, man, we just cared about what was our passion... now look at you, Paul. You wear these suits and you have these clients and man, we know that isn't the real you. We know that isn't the Paul E. Dangerously we all grew to know and love! You've been the guy behind Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns and numerous others over your span here in the WWE and even when you were in charge of ECW you didn't have my back." The crowd gets behind RVD as he starts talking about Reigns, saying how now he has him laying him out night after night and he has grown sick and tired of it and for that reason he is coming out here to challenge Reigns to a match at Hell in a Cell. Heyman keeps his head down while leaning against the ropes, asking Rob Van Dam if he is sure he wants to do that - to which Van Dam says he is positive. Heyman picks himself up and laughs, shrugging his shoulders to RVD and saying he won't make that call but he will allow his client that honor. He spins his finger around and RVD turns right to Reigns coming into the ring, blasting him with a spear! Reigns pops back onto his feet and shakes his head up and down violently, pounding on his chest repeatedly. He steps over to Heyman, whose face glows with glee, and takes the microphone away slowly. "You're on, Rob." He chucks the mike over his shoulder and lets it hit the mat, Heyman stepping up to his client and holding his arm up high to the discontent of the Missouri fans.

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#ROLLINSVSADR Seth Rollins defeats Alberto Del Rio via pinfall The bell rings and the two lock up, Del Rio getting a hold of the arm and bringing Rollins down with a hard slam. Alberto keeps working away at the arm and attempts to lock in the Rolling Cross Armbar, only for Seth to roll through and blast him with a huge kick to the chin! He gets a big surge of momentum and goes for the Curb Stomp after a hard DDT, but Del Rio manages to avoid it and hit him with an enzguri, leading to a near fall. Alberto keeps the attack on the arm going, staying on the mat and working away at it in the corner as well. He goes for a clothesline but Rollins avoids it, dropkicking him through the ropes and following up with a suicide dive! He brings Del Rio right back into the ring and they go back and forth for a moment before Rollins hits a hard superkick! He rushes off the ropes and comes right back with the Curb Stomp! Rollins hooks both legs up and gets the pinfall victory.

The Sprint Center pops as Rollins gets off of Del Rio and onto his knees, getting back up to have his arm raised by the referee. He steps over to the ropes and requests a microphone from ringside, taking a few breaths and wiping his hair away before speaking. "This past Monday I had my rematch for the Intercontinental Championship and Wade Barrett got himself disqualified thanks to The Commonwealth. So I had myself a talking with Triple H out back and we reached an agreement that I not only deserve another shot at my title, but I deserve to have it be under special conditions... so at Hell in a Cell, Wade, I won't get to beat you just once - I'll get to beat you twice in a two out of three falls match for MY Intercontinental Championship!" He stares into the main camera as the crowd cheers in approval of the announcement.

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#HELLINACELL A promo video airs behind "Go To Hell, For Heaven's Sake" by Bring Me the Horizon, showing the history of the Hell in a Cell match. The video shows all of the biggest moments in the history of the match, from Rikishi being thrown off the top of the structure to Mick Foley going off as well. It also highlights the cell being used as a weapon and concludes with a voice over stating that on October 27th, the WWE sends superstars into one of the most dangerous matches in the history of the WWE - Hell in a Cell.

#RHODESVSPTP Cody Rhodes and Goldust defeat The Prime Time Players via pinfall The bell sounds as Goldust and Titus start things off, the latter getting the upper hand and overpowering the Bizarre One. He misses a clothesline in the corner, however, and gets hit with a big dropkick. Both men make the hot tag, Rhodes and Young rushing in at each other. Cody takes control of the match and sets up for Cross Rhodes, only to get shoved away. Goldust tags himself in and comes in, double teaming along with Cody. O'Neill gets back involved with the match and ends up on the outside, leading to the Disaster Kick by Cody to Young, followed up by the Final Cut from Goldust. He hooks both legs up for the three count.

Rhodes and Goldust get back onto their feet and grow smiles across their faces, hugging each other in joy of the victory. They raise each other's arms up and seem prepared to exit the ring, only for the signature of The Wyatt Family to hit! The crowd gets into an uproar as they come back on, the WWE Tag Team Champions Luke Harper and Erick Rowan standing on opposite sides of the ring. Rhodes and Goldust put their fists up, seeming prepared to put up a fight. Rowan and Harper storm forward and begin to trade shots with the hottest tag team in the WWE, Rowan throwing Rhodes to the outside and clotheslining Goldust from behind. He and Harper begin to double team the Bizarre One and end up laying him out, before turning to Rhodes coming back to the ring. Harper hits him with a huge clothesline and Rowan follows it up with a big splash! The tag team champions stand up in the middle of the ring, Harper patting his partner on the chest as the signature of the group hits once again.

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#CURTISAXEL Returning, Byron Saxton is at ringside and he welcomes his guest in the front row at this time - Curtis Axel. He questions Axel if there are any new developments in him getting back in a WWE ring. "That is classified information, Byron! But I guarantee you, one way or another, I will be back in that ring and showing everyone what it takes to be perfect once again! I am the son of Mr. Perfect and the grandson of Larry 'The Axe' and I was born into this world already deserving of the opportunity! And Byron, once I AM back in that ring you better bet your bottom dollar that Curtis Axel is going straight to the top." He sits back down as Saxton thanks him for  his time and sends it back over to ringside.

#AJVSCAMERON Diva's Champion AJ Lee defeats Cameron via submission in a non-title match The match starts and before things can get interesting, Cameron runs right into the Black Widow! AJ wrenches away at the hold and Cameron taps out in just seconds.

AJ keeps pulling away at the hold, releasing when she finally feels she has done enough. She gets onto both knees and shakes her head, getting back up and rolling out of the ring. She skips around it a couple of times before taking her Diva's Championship belt, taking the microphone away from Lillian Garcia. "Once again, ladies and gentleman, boys and girls - I have shown that Total Diva's doesn't make you Diva's Championship material!" She hands the microphone back over to Lillian and skips around the ring once again, making her way up the ramp and towards the back.

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#SMACKDOWN Returning at ringside, Michael Cole and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome everyone back. Cole goes back to what started the night off with Bray Wyatt and The Wyatt Family being out here, only for The Miz to interrupt and a match to ensue. Wyatt would be victorious just ten days ahead of his big match with John Cena. Also, we learned of two more matches going on at Hell in a Cell with Rob Van Dam facing Roman Reigns following RVD laying down the challenge and a two out of three falls match for the Intercontinental Championship between Wade Barrett and Seth Rollins.

#BOLIEVE The 'inspirational' theme music of Bo Dallas hits and he makes his way out atop the stage, a spotlight donned upon him. He features a huge smile across his face, a microphone in his hands. He looks out to the crowd, "So far in my WWE career, I have won three matches. I haven't lost any! That makes me three and Bo!" He laughs and the crowd does as well, Dallas getting ridiculous by saying that all of these people have been witnesses to greatness. "Everyone in the back wishes they could be as successful as me. But I am here to tell each and every single one of them, that they don't need to wish! All you have to do is Bo-lieve!" He puts both thumbs up in the air and keeps his silly smile across his face, gazing out to the WWE Universe.

The cameras transition backstage to show Dean Ambrose walking down the halls, twitching his head and fiddling his hands a bit. Sheamus walks up next to him and pats him on the back, Ambrose flinching and putting both fists up. He cracks a smile and the two continue to make their way through the back as the main event tag team match of them versus Randy Orton and Big Show is coming up next.

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#SDMAINEVENT Randy Orton and Big Show defeat Dean Ambrose and Sheamus via pinfall The bell rings as Orton and Sheamus start things off, the former rivals going off and surging momentum each while going back and forth. Orton ends up missing the RKO and gets shoved off the ropes, getting blasted with the Brogue Kick! Sheamus hooks both legs up but Orton just barely manages to kick out. A commercial break interrupts and upon the return, Show is in the ring dominating the Celtic Warrior. He uses all of his power to remain in control, Sheamus managing to break away from the chokeslam. He hits a couple of clotheslines and ends up dropping Show with a shoulder block off the second turnbuckle. He makes a tag to Ambrose and he comes in, working away at Show and keeping him grounded. He goes for a top rope crossbody, but gets caught and hit with a military press! Orton demands a tag and comes in, beating Ambrose down viciously. A couple of minutes with The Viper in control with multiple near falls leads to the rope hung DDT. He prepares for the RKO but before he can execute it, Sheamus comes in and hits him with the Brogue Kick! Show comes in and begins to trade shots with Sheamus. The referee gets caught up with the two of them, leading to Ambrose and Orton getting back up. The Viper pulls away from the Dirty Deeds and hits a big kick low blow with the referee not noticing! Sheamus and Show spill to the outside, Orton nailing the RKO! He hooks both legs up for the three.

The Sprint Center fills with boos as Orton gets back onto his feet, growing a big smile across his face. Sheamus gets onto the apron but before he can do anything, Orton storms up and hits ihm with a kick to the chest that sends him off the apron and right into a Knockout Punch from the World's Largest Athlete! Orton turns back around in the ring to Ambrose getting back up, hitting him with another RKO! The fans continue to boo as The Viper rises onto his feet, storming around the ring all fired up! He leans across the ropes and stares out to the crowd, eating up the hatred. Smackdown comes to a conclusion with Ambrose and Sheamus defeated and laid out.

OCTOBER 21, 2013 FROM THE FEDEX FORUM IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

#RAW The Monday Night Raw intro video airs and the cameras come inside of the FedEx Forum from Memphis, Tennessee! The Hell in a Cell structure above the ring is shown as Michael Cole, John Bradshaw Layfield and Memphis' own Jerry Lawler welcome everyone to the show. Tonight, Bryan Danielson has vowed to call out the World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar just six days ahead of their Hell in a Cell match. Also, a Payback rematch will be taking place as Batista, Randy Orton and Big Show team up against CM Punk, Dean Ambrose and Sheamus in a huge main event! Plus, the WWE Tag Team Championships will be on the line as Luke Harper and Erick Rowan defend against the hottest team in the WWE, Cody Rhodes and Goldust! "All this and more in what is sure to be an explosive Monday Night Raw just six days away from Hell in a Cell!" Cole states, as Batista's music hits.

#BATISTA The WWE Champion makes his way out from the back and stares out to the FedEx Forum crowd. He makes his way down the ramp and into the ring, snatching a microphone away from ringside. "Ever since I won the WWE Championship, all I've heard from each and every single one of you idiots is bitch, bitch, bitch! I've also only heard that from CM Punk and this Sunday inside Hell in a Cell, I'll make sure he quits his complaining because I am going to shut him the hell up!" The crowd boos as The Animal continues on, explaining that he cashed in Money in the Bank and he beat CM Punk and nobody liked it, but back about five years ago he was the entire reason CM Punk got anywhere because if it wasn't for him, Punk would have never been able to cash in his Money in the Bank on Edge. "But when that happened, everyone cheered for CM Punk! You all chanted his name and you were glad he became the World Heavyweight Champion and none of you appreciated the fact that it was all because of me! If I hadn't beat the crap out of Edge right then and there, Punk would have never made it in this company." He stares out to the booing fans, adjusting his championship belt on his shoulder. He keeps on going about how the people have disrespected him and The Authority and don't get that what they do is best for business and each and every single member of the WWE Universe will eventually learn that one way or another.

#CMPUNK The signature guitar riff of 'Cult of Personality' hits, the Memphis fans exploding as CM Punk makes his way out from the back staring right down at the ring. He pats a microphone into the palm of his hand and asks Batista if he is finished, to which the WWE Champion says he isn't. "Well, that's just too bad, Dave." Punk responds as the crowd laughs, the 'Best in the World' explaining that nobody wants to hear him talk anymore, because they pay to see CM Punk and not 'the big, dumb, skinny jean wearing Batista'. He shrugs his shoulders and continues on, "You see, Dave, you talk about being the only reason that I became the World Heavyweight Champion back in June of 2008. Five years ago! Five years ago that was and sure, did I take advantage of the situation you gave me then? Yeah, I did. But that is part of what it takes in this business by capitalizing on opportunity." He takes a moment before saying that Batista has done it already twice this year, first by being brought back to the WWE at the hands of The Authority and then when they got sick and tired of CM Punk taking orders from them, he was handed over the WWE Championship. "However, this Sunday it will be much different because when the Best in the World steps inside of that Hell in a Cell structure, I'm going to take all this anger that I have built up on you. All of this anger that Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Randy Orton, Big Show and especially you have been building up on me over the past few months! I'm not only going to defeat you and become the WWE Champion, Dave, I'm going to embarrass you and make The Authority realize that you're nothing but a washed up, pathetic old man that hasn't had an ounce of talent in his body in eight years." He throws his mike down to the floor and holds both fists in the air, exclaiming that he is the best in the world. He motions for the championship belt around his waist as Batista is left infuriated inside of the ring over the words from Punk.

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#CESAROVSHENRY Antonio Cesaro defeats Mark Henry via pinfall The bell rings and Henry trash talks a bit before meeting with Cesaro in the middle, each trading shots. Henry takes control with a knee to the stomach and uses his size to overpower Cesaro. He goes for a big splash in the corner, but Cesaro manages to move out of the way and blast the World's Strongest Man with a series of uppercuts to the face. He goes to the top turnbuckle and launches off with a huge elbow to the face, sending Henry to the mat! He hooks the far leg up but only manages to get a count of two. Cesaro pulls Henry back up and goes to lift him for a powerslam, only for Mark to club him across the back and hit off the ropes, coming back to a shoulder block to the knees that sends him to the mat. Mr. Money in the Bank proceeds to hit Henry with the Neutralizer, utilizing all of his strength to do so! He covers Henry quickly and gets the three count.

The crowd lets out a big cheer as Cesaro gets onto his hands and knees, staggering back onto his feet. The referee hands over his briefcase and Cesaro prepares to exit the ring, only to look out to the crowd chanting 'swing!', causing him to grow a smile across his face. He puts his briefcase down slowly, moving back towards the middle of the ring and twirling his finger around. The fans pop and Cesaro reaches down to Henry, taking him by the tree trunk-like legs. He takes a few breaths before dragging the World's Strongest Man up, spinning around eight times before releasing Henry! He flexes his muscles to the crowd and leans against the ropes, stepping back over to his briefcase and pulling it up. He stares Henry down, takes a few breaths and exits the ring. He makes his way towards the back while holding up his Money in the Bank briefcase up high.

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#WETHEPEOPLE Returning, Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter make their way out from the back and the latter calls for the music to cut. The duo march down to the ring as Colter begins a rant, "Fellow Americans, it is a sham to see that our United States Champion isn't even an American. The United States Champion is from that wasteland up North called Canada! Ryan Braxton is not a real American, so why should he have the right to be called the United States Champion? Can anyone answer that? Anyone? I didn't think so! Tonight, Jack Swagger begins the quest to bring that title to a waist where it belongs." He follows up by leading the crowd on with the signature 'We! The People!' and awaits, along with Swagger, the arrival of Ryan Braxton.

#SWAGGERVSBRAXTON Jack Swagger with Zeb Colter defeats United States Champion Ryan Braxton via count-out in a non-title match The match starts and Swagger immediately targets Braxton's legs. He tries for the ankle lock four times, only for Braxton to continue to break free. He catches Swagger with a huge belly to belly suplex and turns momentum his way, getting near fall after near fall. He goes for his signature spinning powerbomb, only for Swagger to pull him over the ropes and to the outside. The 'Real American' slams Braxton's ankle off the steel steps repeatedly and stomps away at it. He applies the ankle lock and wrenches away at it until the referee reaches an eight count. Swagger lets go of the hold and rolls back into the ring, Colter applauding him as the official gets to the count of ten.

The WWE Universe boos as Swagger is announced as the winner, albeit via count out. He steps back out of the ring and stands over Braxton, taking a hold of the ankle once again. He smashes it off the steel steps seven times! He turns it into the ankle lock and refuses to let go. The referee continues to call for the bell but Swagger shakes his head, Colter urging him on as Braxton refuses to tap out. Three referees come down to the ring to pull Jack away, the United States Champion clutching a hold of his ankle as Swagger grows a smile across his face, backing away with Colter having sent a message to the champion.

A graphic appears for Bray Wyatt, as he will be here next to address John Cena six days from his and Cena's match at Hell in a Cell.

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#WYATTFAMILY Returning, the cameras come to ringside at the commentary desk where the trio makes the announcement that this Sunday in the Hell in a Cell Kickoff, it will be Luke Harper and Erick Rowan of The Wyatt Family defending against the hottest team in the WWE today, Cody Rhodes and Goldust! Before Cole can say anything more, the signature of the Wyatt's hits to a huge reaction from the crowd. The group appears on the titantron under the light of Bray's lantern, whom gives a short chuckle before warning Memphis that he is here. He blows out the light and the trio make their way out from the back and to the ring, Bray taking a seat in his rocking chair and blowing the light out once again. The arena remains dark for a few moments before bringing a spotlight to Wyatt, Harper and Rowan in the middle of the ring. "Two weeks ago, the monster inside of me was unleashed upon John Cena. Unleashed upon him and he felt my wrath, indeed, and man... He did exactly what I expected him to do by getting into a match with me, Bray Wyatt! The eater of worlds! I AM EVERYTHING JOHN CENA FEARS IN LIFE PACKAGED INTO ONE BEING AND AT HELL IN A CELL ON SUNDAY, HE WILL SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES OF DARING TO DEFY ME!" He takes a few deep breaths before laughing, wagging his finger towards the crowd. He explains that although the devil made him do it, he has taken matters into his own hands. He goes on by once again saying that the devil made him do it, but he isn't being controlled or manipulated and he will make John Cena regret his decision to dare step up to him.

#JOHNCENA As Wyatt goes to say more, John Cena's music hits to a thunderous ovation of cheers and boos from the Memphis crowd. He stays atop the stage and wipes at his brow, staring down at the ring seeming uncharacteristically uneasy. He pulls his microphone up and nods to the ring, "Bray, you are a man of many words and you say a lot of things that are true, I'll give you that. But when you say that you are everything I fear wrapped into one but Bray, I don't fear a damn thing! Never have, never will and I certainly don't fear you. If I feared you, I wouldn't be stepping into the ring with you on Sunday but I know one thing for damn sure, Bray, and that is whether you fear me or not, you're going to be scared crapless at Hell in a Cell when I come at you like a Mack truck and refuse to put the brakes on!" The fans pop as the two stare down, Wyatt chuckling from inside of the ring. He tells Cena that he likes the fight inside of him, but he has grown quite tired of the lies that he is giving to all of these people each and every week and here tonight. "You put on that face and tell all of them that you are not afraid of me but over the course of these past three weeks I have seen nothing in your eyes but fear, John. I've seen you up close and personal and I've seen your life and I've watched as you have never once looked as terrified as you have with me in your presence! You want to lie to these people, John, go ahead! Tell them all you're not a mortal man and tell them you're not afraid of anything, not afraid of me, go right ahead! But we all know the truth." He leans across the ropes, chuckling into the microphone. Cena takes a few deep breaths before responding, telling Wyatt he should spew all the crap he has left inside of him because come Sunday night, he is going to be be shut up once and for all. The two rivals remain staring down, Wyatt laughing hysterically at the response as the signature of his group hits once again.

After a few moments, a graphic appears for the Diva's battle royal coming up next to determine who will face AJ Lee for the Diva's Championship this Sunday at Hell in a Cell. That battle royal will be coming up next.

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#AJLEE Returning, Diva's Champion AJ Lee is at ringside and is welcomed by Michael Cole as she will be on commentary for the upcoming battle royal.

#DIVASBATTLEROYAL Naomi last eliminates Nikki Bella to become the Number One Contender for the Diva's Championship Other participants include: Aksana, Brie Bella, Cameron, Eva Marie, Kaitlyn, Layla, Natalya and Summer Rae. The final four ends up being Naomi, Nikki Bella, Brie Bella and Kaitlyn. The Bella Twins work together and manage to remove Kaitlyn from the match by tossing her over the top rope. Kaitlyn is eliminated. As The Bellas begin to celebrate, however, Naomi comes up from behind and tosses them both over the top rope! They both stay on the apron, but as Nikki tries to get back in she accidentally knocks her sister off by tangling with her feet! Brie Bella is eliminated. Naomi takes advantage of Nikki turning to her sister and delivers the Rear View, sending Nikki right down to the floor!

Naomi gets back onto her feet, surprised by her own victory. She has a referee come into the ring and raise her arm up, AJ Lee rising from the announce table and slowly applauding. She pulls off her headset and takes a microphone, standing on top of the announce table and getting Naomi's attention. "I think everybody realizes by now, that just because you are a part of a show called Total Diva's, it doesn't mean you are Diva's Championship level. Congratulations on winning a meaningless man with no real skill required, Naomi, now you get to go into a match with ME on Sunday where I guarantee you, you will be tapping out. Good luck!" She laughs and steps down from the table, skipping around the ring while holding the Diva's Championship above her head with Naomi just staring her down and shaking her head.

#HELLINACELL A promo video airs behind "Go To Hell, For Heaven's Sake" by Bring Me the Horizon, showing the history of the Hell in a Cell match. The video shows all of the biggest moments in the history of the match, from Rikishi being thrown off the top of the structure to Mick Foley going off as well. It also highlights the cell being used as a weapon and concludes with a voice over stating that on October 27th, the WWE sends superstars into one of the most dangerous matches in the history of the WWE - Hell in a Cell.

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#CURTISAXEL Returning, Renee Young is at ringside and welcomes her guest in the front row once again, Curtis Axel. She goes to question him, but he cuts her off and says he has had enough of these interviews. "For the past few weeks all we've done is talk about when or if I'm going back into that ring and Renee, that time is over because next week, right here on Raw, I'm going to be making my return to the ring where I will show each and every single one of you what it takes to be perfect once again because I am the son of Mr. Perfect and the grandson of Larry 'The Axe', I'm everything the WWE needs in their next top superstar!" He sits back down, crossing his arms as Young thanks him for his time and sends it back over to ringside.

#RHODESBROSVSUSOS Cody Rhodes and Goldust defeat The Usos via pinfall The bell rings as Jimmy and Cody start things off, the prior getting the quick upper hand following a huge dropkick to the face. He and his brother make multiple tags and use their fast paced skills to keep control, only for Rhodes to hit the Disaster Kick out of nowhere to Jey! He makes the tag to Goldust as Jey tags in Jimmy, the two coming in and exchanging shots with each other. Goldust gets total control after an atomic drop, following it up with a toss into the corner and Shattered Dreams! He sets up for The Final Cut, but Jey slips free and shoves him away. Cody tags himself in and Goldust backs into a superkick, Rhodes launching off the top rope with a DDT to Jey! He gets back up and sends Jimmy off the apron and to the floor with an elbow. He comes back to Jey and hits him with the Cross Rhodes! He hooks both legs up for the three count.

Rhodes slowly rises back onto his feet, being joined by his brother and having his arm raised by the referee. The Usos meet each other outside of the ring and give their props to The Rhodes Brothers, whom nod in appreciation. The signature of The Wyatt Family hits out of nowhere! The crowd gets into an uproar as the lights come back on in the arena, Harper and Rowan standing in the ring behind them. Cody and Goldust turn around and are quickly brought to the mat and overpowered! Goldust is double teamed and brought into the corner, Cody storming up behind Rowan and hitting him with a huge leaping clothesline to the back of the head! He proceeds to drop Harper with Cross Rhodes and gets back up to clothesline Rowan over the ropes along with his brother! The crowd pops for the number one contenders, as they march around the ring having shown The Wyatt Family they aren't going to be pushovers on the Hell in a Cell Kickoff this Sunday!

The cameras cut to the parking lot where a limosouine is seen pulling in, to the curiosity of the entire WWE Universe.

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#MRMCMAHON Back from commercial, 'No Chance' hits and the entire FedEx Forum explodes as the WWE Chairman emerges from the back, arms spread and a smile across his face. He works the crowd a bit while wielding a microphone and stays atop the stage, adjusting his tie. He clears his throat and thanks everyone for their reception of him and he waits for the crowd to simmer down before speaking up. "Last week here on Monday Night Raw the man I appointed as Commissioner resigned for reasons we all know, that being to get back into that ring to face a man whom has targeted him. That man was John Cena and quite honestly, I can't blame him for what he did and I wish him the best of luck this Sunday when he faces that... freak! Bray Wyatt!" He shakes his head over just the mention of the name, McMahon readjusting himself and moving on by saying he has made a decision to be here tonight to make a special announcement in regards as to who will be filling the position of the Commissioner and being in charge around here. "No, I don't have somebody ready to come out from the back but I do have a plan. Over the course of the next few weeks, right here on Raw, I will be conducting interviews with candidates for the position! By the time we get to next month's pay-per-view, Survivor Series, I will have made my decision as to who will be in control of the WWE as your Commissioner!" He flashes another smile as the fans give a solid pop for the announcement, the Chairman saying he will be conducting these interviews thoroughly and on his own to ensure what is REALLY best for business. He thanks everybody for their time and his music hits once again, the Chairman making his way towards the back having made a big announcement!

#SHEAMUS Backstage, Renee Young is standing by and welcomes her guest at this time - Sheamus. He gets a decent reaction as he steps forward, a smile across his face. Renee thanks him for giving her a moment and asks him how he feels not only going into this Payback rematch in a six man tag, but going into Sunday facing The World's Largest Athlete, Big Show. "Y'know, Renee, I've been around for a few years now and I like to think I've come to understand this business. Big Show, hes been here a lot longer than me and he certainly understands the business as well. So I would hope he gets that this Sunday, Imma knock his head right off his shoulders with a Brogue." He pounds on his chest a few times and smiles, saying that as for the six man tag team match here tonight will be the same result as Payback as The Authority will go down once again. Before he can head off, Dean Ambrose steps forward scratching his head to a big pop. "No, no Sheamus! It won't be the same as Payback, it'll be better! Hey, Renee..." He puts his arm around her and smiles, sniffing the air a bit. "Do you smell that? DO YOU SMELL THE FEAR IN THE TRUNKS OF RANDY ORTON!? CAUSE THIS SUNDAY, I'M COMIN' TO GET HIM JUST LIKE I AM TONIGHT! COME ON, SHEAMUS!" He pats him on the chest and they head off, CM Punk stepping forward a moment later to a huge pop inside the arena. He chuckles and points off in their direction, telling Renee that those two are both headcases, but they're damn good partners too. He heads off as well, the big tag match coming up next!

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#SIXMANTAG WWE Champion Batista, Randy Orton and Big Show defeat CM Punk, Dean Ambrose and Sheamus via pinfall The bell rings as Sheamus and Orton start off, each man hitting hard slams on one another before making tags to Ambrose and Show, the World's Largest Athlete absolutely dominating until being hit with a bulldog from the top rope. Ambrose makes the tag back to Sheamus and he storms in, blasting Show with the Brogue Kick! The big man stumbles backwards and collapses through the ropes, Orton and Batista stepping into the ring and trading shots with the other three. Ambrose ducks underneath a clothesline from Batista and launches himself through the ropes and into Show, taking him to the floor! A commercial break interrupts the match. Upon the return, Orton and Ambrose the legal men. The Viper beats down his rival for a couple of minutes before setting up for the RKO, only to get shoved away and hit with a huge dropkick! Batista makes the blind tag and Ambrose gets back up, clotheslining Orton and walking right into a spinebuster. The Animal dominates with his strength until Dean hits a leaping DDT, leading to the tag of Punk. The 'Best in the World' comes in and tees off on Batista and hits the Go To Sleep! All hell breaks loose once again, however, as Orton and Show come into the ring and attack Punk. Ambrose and Sheamus get into the mix of things and chaos continues to ensue. The referee tries to restore order and with him distracted, Chief Operating Officer Triple H comes down to ring with his signature sledgehammer in his hands! He steps right in and blasts Punk in the face! Batista takes advantage to hit the Batista Bomb! Hunter exits the ring and The Animal hooks both legs up, the referee spinning back around to count the three.

The crowd boos as Batista gets back onto his feet, trash talking Punk while standing over him. On the outside, the other four begin to brawl through the crowd. Triple H grabs a microphone from one of the production crew members and demands the cell being displayed above the ring be dropped! It slowly starts to descend as Batista grows a smile across his face, offering Triple H to come into the ring as well. The COO grows a smile and picks his sledgehammer back up, stepping right into the ring along with the WWE Champion. They pull Punk back up as the cell completely descends, each throwing shot after shot to Punk. They back him into the corner and continue with the beat down, finally pulling him away to the middle of the ring. Triple H hits him in the stomach with the sledgehammer and follows it up with the Pedigree! The crowd gives some chants of 'CM Punk', but he remains motionless on the mat as Batista chuckles, dragging him up one more time. He throws him out through the ropes and follows, hitting Punk with a powerbomb back first into the cell wall! The fans boo as Batista gets back into the ring slowly, having his WWE Championship handed over by Triple H. They raise their arms up together, having shown what could possibly be the picture this Sunday at Hell in a Cell.

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#ROMANREIGNS Returning, Paul Heyman steps out to the stage along with Roman Reigns and introduces himself to heavy boos from the crowd. "And I am the man behind the man that is your World Heavyweight Champion, BRRRROCK! LESSSNARRR! I am also the man behind the man that has taken the WWE by storm since he came here in April, standing next to me, RRRRRRRRRROMAN! RRRRRRREIGNS!" He puts his arm out in front of his client and chuckles, saying that this Sunday will be a huge night for his clients. "Not only will Brock Lesnar decimate Bryan Danielson inside Hell in a Cell, but Roman Reigns will decimate Rob Van Dam when they go one on one! RVD thinks that because of our past relationship in ECW, I should go easy on him and not let my client unleash what is within him but guess what Rob? Roman Reigns is the future of this industry and you are the very, very past and it is time somebody put you out of your misery and that somebody is my client RRRRRROMAN! RRRRRRRREIGNS!" He laughs once again and hands the mike off to Reigns, whom shrugs his shoulders and says that it is simple: On Sunday, he's going to destroy Rob Van Dam and show once again why he is the future of this business, just as he has done over the course of this year. "Believe that." He says before tossing the microphone to the floor, heading to the back with Heyman.

#BODALLAS Bo Dallas defeats Big E Langston via pinfall The bell rings and Langston floors Dallas with a clothesline. He completely dominates him for two minutes and sets up for the Big Ending, only for Dallas to slip free and take him down with a dropkick. He gets back up, clutching his midsection. He hobbles around the ring a bit with his thumbs up, hollering to the crowd in celebration. He is caught with a splash in the corner and Langston backs off, going back for another one - only to have it be avoided. Dallas rolls Langston up quickly, putting both feet on the ropes without the referee noticing, getting the count and victory!

The Memphis crowd gives a small mixed reaction as Dallas gets onto his feet, a huge smile across his face. He puts both his thumbs in the air and starts to circle around the ring before getting out of it, making a victory lap all around as well! He grabs a microphone and gets back into the ring slowly, standing about five feet away from Langston with a smile. "It's okay, big buddy, it really is!" He keeps his goofy smile across his face, telling Langston that he has all the talent of any 'overrated muscley man'. "But one day, you could have untapped potential like me! All you have to do is... BO-LIEVE!" He pumps both thumbs in the air once again before exiting the ring, having gone four and 'Bo' now.

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#JERRYLAWLER Returning, Michael Cole stands up from ringside and asks for the attention of everyone in the arena. "Ladies and gentlemen, we are right here in Memphis, Tennessee and I'd just like to take a moment for Memphis' own to get his moment! So, Jerry, here you go!" He claps as Lawler stands up from his seat, thanking Cole and laughing as the fans chant 'JERRY!' very loudly. He waves and takes the microphone, preparing to speak - only for the theme music of Wade Barrett and The Commonwealth to hit to some strong heat. They make their way out from the back and step into the ring, Barrett holding a microphone while patting his Intercontinental Championship around his waist. He chuckles, "There is no reason to celebrate Jerry Lawler. Let alone anyone from a trash city like Memphis, Tennessee!" He laughs as the fans boo for the cheap heat. "He has been involved in the wrestling industry for over forty years and has never held a single championship here in the WWE! However, I, Wade Barrett am not only the current Intercontinental Champion, but I am a former WWE Champion as well! So if anybody is to be celebrated here tonight, it is Wade Barrett!" He stares outside of the ring and laughs as Seth Rollins' theme music hits for the following contest.

#ROLLINSVSREGAL Seth Rollins defeats William Regal with The Commonwealth via pinfall The bell tolls for the former rivals and they each display their strengths of speed and submission, respectively, in the early goings. Regal goes for the Regal Stretch but Rollins gets a hold of the ropes before it can be locked in. Both men get up and Rollins begins to dominate, constantly staring down Barrett on the outside. After hitting a superkick, Barrett gets on the apron and starts to exchange words with the number one contender. Rollins puts his hands up as the referee tells him to back off, only to snap back and hit Barrett with a superkick that sends him to the floor! The rest of The Commonwealth check on their leader as Rollins turns back to Regal, hitting off the ropes and coming back with the Curb Stomp! He hooks the far leg up for the three count.

The crowd cheers for Rollins as he gets back onto his feet, turning to see The Commonwealth storming into the ring. He blasts McIntyre with a superkick, clotheslines Rose and DDTs Sandow! He pops up once again and steps out of the ring, leaping off and hitting the Curb Stomp on Barrett as he stays on one knee! He storms over to the barricade and leaps into the crowd as The Commonwealth stirs getting out of the ring after him, Rollins raising his fists in the air while getting a pop from the crowd. He walks through them and motions for the Intercontinental Championship back around his waist as The Commonwealth is left staring him down from a distance.

A graphic appears for Bryan Danielson, whom will be calling out World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar - next!

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#BRYANDANIELSON Returning, the Hell in a Cell structure begins to descend from above the ring once again and the crowd pops. They get even louder once the theme music of Bryan Danielson hits! He makes his way out from the back and, without his usual skipping, pushes his index fingers in the air to lead on the chants of 'Yes!'. He comes down to the cell and enters through the door, getting into the ring slowly with a microphone in his hand. He takes a moment to look all around the structure and takes a deep breath, preparing to speak. He stops himself as the crowd continues on with the 'Yes!' chants, Danielson putting his hand up and laughing. "I appreciate it each and every night, guys, I really do. But in just six nights from now, there isn't going to be much room for laughing because I am going to be stepping inside this structure and unlike tonight, there is going to be another man standing across the ring from me. A man that put my career in jeopardy at Payback and a man, I am sure, will put my career in jeopardy once again this Sunday. Now, I know a lot of people have been saying to me if I am so aware of how much risk I am putting going into this match against Brock Lesnar..." He lets the crowd react to the name of his opponent, "Then why in the world am I invoking my rematch clause, let alone a singles match but now inside Hell in a Cell?" He shrugs his shoulders and says that he may be a little bit crazy, but the fact of the matter is he cannot stand watching Brock Lesnar walk around with the World Heavyweight Championship over his shoulder. He looks up the ramp and says he watched Smackdown last week and he heard what Paul Heyman had to say and he knows that Brock Lesnar is here tonight, so he wants him out here right now because he has just a few more things to say before their match on Sunday. The crowd roars as Bryan stays still, waiting for the arrival of the World Heavyweight Champion.

#BROCKLESNAR The 'Beast Incarnate' has his theme music hits and the arena once more lets out a big ovation. Lesnar comes out to the ramp, jogging in place with Paul Heyman at his side. They come down to the cell and Brock runs his hands across the structure, letting out a big laugh to Danielson before coming inside of the structure along with his manager. The two of them get into the ring and stare at Bryan, each laughing at him as he remains serious. He goes to speak but Heyman steps in front of his client and puts his hand up, stopping Bryan from speaking. "Ladies and gentleman, once again, my name is Paul Heyman and I am the man behind the man that is behind me as your World Heavyweight Champion, BRRRRRRRRRRROCK! LESSSSSSSSSSNAR!" He raises his eyebrows to Danielson and crosses his arms, "Maybe you don't understand, Bryan. Maybe you have too much heart or maybe you're just too stupid, but the fact of the matter is you cannot compete with my client. You don't stand a chance against my client because you aren't nearly in the same league as my client and this Sunday inside this very structure, your career may very well come to an end because my client took it just a bit easy on you at Payback." The crowd lets out a loud 'ooh' as Heyman sneers, explaining that unlike Lesnar, Bryan has never participated inside of a Hell in a Cell match. "As a matter of fact, who was it that you defeated inside this very type of contest, Brock?" He puts the microphone up to his client, whom simply responds with 'The Undertaker'. Heyman puts his finger in the air and says that is correct and tells Danielson that if his client could defeat the legendary Undertaker inside Hell in a Cell ten years ago when he wasn't even in his prime, then imagine what he can do to him this Sunday night... or even right now. Lesnar steps forward and bucks his shoulders, Danielson staying still and pulling his own microphone back up. "You know, Brock, before things blow up right here I'd just like to let you know a couple of things. You may kick my ass this Sunday, but I'm going to keep coming back just as I did back at Payback. You may have more experience in this environment than me, but I'm going to do whatever it takes to become the World Heavyweight Champion once again... and lastly, don't underestimate me because when things get tough for me I know that all I have to do is look out to these people as they shout: YES! YES! YES!" He drops his mike and leads the fans on with the chant yet again, Lesnar laughing along with Heyman and swinging his arm out for a clothesline - Danielson managing to duck underneath it, hit off the ropes and come back with his signature Running Knee! He gets back onto his feet, holding onto his head while turning his attention over to Heyman - whom quickly gets out of the ring and moves towards the door, having Brock follow him. The World Champion does so and they exit the cell. "Let him have his moment! Let him have his moment!" Heyman says to his client as Danielson continues on, leading the 'Yes! chants, certainly prepared for his battle on Sunday night!