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APRIL 17, 2014 FROM THE BRIDGESTONE ARENA IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

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The WWE signature intro proceeds to air, the cameras following up by coming in to the Bridgestone Arena from Nashville, Tennessee. Michael Cole and John Bradshaw Layfield give the welcoming as tonight, Undisputed WWE Champion Bryan Danielson faces one of the three men he defends against at Extreme Rules and the man he won the World Heavyweight Championship against a year ago at WrestleMania 29, Dolph Ziggler. Also, the Chief Operating Officer of WWE, Triple H, is in the arena to address Dean Ambrose.

'Here to Show the World' hits and out to the stage comes Dolph Ziggler to quite the ovation from the WWE Universe. After giving some showmanship for the crowd, he makes his way down and in to the ring, taking a microphone from ringside. "A lot of people have been saying that I'm not capable of winning the Undisputed WWE Championship at Extreme Rules. They say I don't match up to the likes of John Cena, Seth Rollins and the champion himself and the man I face tonight, Bryan Danielson." He proceeds to remind everyone how he was the World Heavyweight Champion going in to WrestleMania 29 where he faced Bryan and although he came up short, he gave him a run for his money. He also reminds everyone about this past Monday, pinning John Cena. "And how did I get in to that match at Extreme Rules? I beat the golden boy himself, Seth Rollins. One, two, three!" With a laugh, he says that he has been doubted for years and years but in a couple of weeks from now, all those doubters will be proved wrong when he walks away the new Undisputed WWE Champion.

Speaking of Undisputed WWE Champion, Bryan Danielson's music hits and the Bridgestone Arena goes wild for his arrival. The 'Yes!' chants fill up and he comes down in to the ring with a microphone of his own, staring Ziggler down with a smile. "Dolph, you know I respect you after all of the battles we've been through. But we both know that I am the Undisputed WWE Champion for a reason. We both know that I have the 'Yes!' movement, we both know that I have a burning passion and we both know that I can make you tap out!" An 'ooh' comes from the crowd, Ziggler responding by telling Danielson that they both know he can drop him with a Zig Zag and beat him easy, just like he dropped him on Monday night. Bryan tells Dolph that he hasn't proved that he can beat him yet and he doesn't expect him to do that tonight or at Extreme Rules! Before the two can say anything more, Seth Rollins' music hits and the third of four men in the title match at Extreme Rules makes his way out, calling for his music to be cut. "Let me make something clear to the both of you clueless morons!" He says with a chuckle, coming up the steel steps and on to the apron. "Bryan, you got off easy by not having to face me one on one, because if John and Dolph weren't in this match I'd be destroying you! As for you, Dolph? Please. You're not even on the same level as I am!" A big 'you suck!' chant breaks out from the crowd and Rollins brushes it off, telling the crowd he knows that Tennessee sucks but he is only here because he has business to take care of. "Now if you'll excuse me," He says as the boos still come for the last remark. "I have a match, so you boys can get out of my ring and settle your crap later on tonight!" He tosses his mike to the outside, ready for action.

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SETH ROLLINS DEF. CHRISTIAN » The match begins going back and forth, Christian surprising Rollins multiple times with near falls. Seth responds with a vicious snapping kick to the gut, followed by one to the face. He talks some smack and goes for the Curb Stomp, Christian managing to avoid it and hit a springboard crossbody that results in another two count. He eventually even nails the Killswitch, but Rollins stays resilient. A commercial break ensues and upon the return, Rollins keeps on beating Christian down. After a suicide dive, he brings him back in to the ring only to get stopped with a big shot to the face. 'Captain Charisma' eventually goes for the Frog Splash, only for Rollins to move out of the way, get back on to his feet and deliver the Curb Stomp! He hooks both legs up for the three count.

The boos come down on Rollins as he gets back on to his feet with a smile, ripping his arm away form the referee. "Don't touch me!" He shouts before putting the boots to Christian, despite the pleas of the official. He chucks him shoulder first in to the steel post and lets him crumble to the floor before finally backing away, a sick smile across his face.

Backstage is Renee Young and she introduces her guest at this time, the Big Show. She thanks him for his time and asks what it is that is fueling him to go after the newcomer Rusev. "First of all, Renee, Rusev is an impressive athlete. We've seen that. At WrestleMania, he shocked the world by eliminating me last in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. I offered him a handshake and what does he do? He spits in my face. The next night, he disrespects Hulk Hogan and disrespects the legacy of Andre the Giant. Not to mention, he is a hand picked athlete to destroy this company by Vladimir Putin." With a look of disgust across his face, Show says he isn't going to stand for somebody like Rusev around here and he is going to put things to an end with him before they can ever begin. He heads off, as he'll be in action next.

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Returning, the announcement is made that Kane - whom made his return this past Monday - will be on Raw next week back in action for the first time in roughly two years.

BIG SHOW DEF. MARK HENRY » The bell rings, 'The World's Largest Athlete' and 'The World's Strongest Man' going back and forth, displaying their strength and aggression. Henry tries to go for the World's Strongest Slam but can't lift Show, whom comes back with a series of shots to the gut and a boot to the face. He goes for the chokeslam but Henry manages to stay grounded, the two behemoths continuing to go at it. After a missed splash in the corner, however, Show plants Henry with the Knockout Punch and covers him for the one, two, three.

Show gets back up slowly and after having his arm raised by the referee, takes a microphone from the outside and steps up to the ropes on the other side of the ring. "Rusev! Get your ass out here because I don't wanna wait any longer to kick it!" With the crowd behind him, Show begins to pace back and forth. After hollering some more for Rusev, there is no response but a loud bang is here, the Russian flag suddenly coming down from the ceiling! The WWE Universe boos, Show left furious over the disrespect clearly at the hand of Rusev.

The cameras transition backstage to show Triple H walking through the halls, an angry look across his face. He addresses his heated rival, Dean Ambrose, next.

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'King of Kings' hits following the break and out comes the Chief Operating Officer, Triple H, all by his lonesome for the first time in a long time. He marches down and in to the ring, taking a microphone and staring out to the crowd. "For months now, I've been dealing with the nuisance that you all cheer... Dean Ambrose." A furious look comes across him as the WWE Universe begins to chant his name, causing him to snap and order they all shut up! "You are the reason that people like Dean Ambrose think they can rise above The Authority! You are the reason why my wife and I are no longer in control as we should be! You are the reason why I am going to destroy Dean Ambrose at Extreme Rules by grinding his face in to that steel cage over and over again!" Hunter takes some deep breaths, vowing to not only do that but to smash his spine, break his ribs and crush his soul. He says that the time for fun and games are over with Ambrose and he has already made his life a living hell, but come Extreme Rules it will be a hell he has never been to before. The fans boo the COO, whom just shakes his head at their response, telling them all that it is just facts and they will have to learn to accept it.

He continues on, saying that although there is a few weeks left until his match at Extreme Rules, he wants to see Ambrose's face. "I want to see you face to face this Monday on Raw, Ambrose. I want to let you know exactly how I feel about you before I extinguish you. These people can be blinded by the light and they can keep on chanting your name but your name will be nowhere but on a tombstone once I am finished with you! That is, unless, you want to make a deal... this Monday, as I invite you to meet with me on Raw, I offer you a deal." He explains that he could do everything he has vowed to do at Extreme Rules, or Ambrose can accept this offer. That offer being that he can walk out of the WWE. "Walk out of this company, never look back and don't live with the regret of having the hell beaten out of you. The choice is yours, Dean... I'll see you on Monday." He drops his microphone down to the mat and exits the ring, making his way up the ramp and towards the back.

Still to come later on tonight, it will be Undisputed WWE Champion Bryan Danielson versus Dolph Ziggler. But coming up next, opponents on Monday in the finals of the Intercontinental Championship tournament AJ Styles and Antonio Cesaro team up to take on members of Wade Barrett's Commonwealth, Damien Sandow and Drew McIntyre.

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AJ STYLES AND ANTONIO CESARO DEF. DAMIEN SANDOW AND DREW MCINTYRE (W/THE COMMONWEALTH) » The bell sounds as Styles begins things with Sandow, the prior using his quickness to surprise the right-hand man of The Commonwealth. He and Cesaro work him for a while before Sandow comes back against Styles, making the tag to McIntyre. He gets in and stays aggressive, applying the boots and hitting some slams. Styles mounts a big comeback, however, and makes the tag to Cesaro - whom storms in with multiple clotheslines. After a big powerslam to McIntyre, he proceeds with the Cesaro Swing to the delight of the Nashville crowd. After fourteen times, he makes the tag to Styles and he flies off the ropes with his signature Spiral Tap! He hooks both legs up for the pinfall.

Angered, Wade Barrett sends Adam Rose and William Regal in to the ring in order to do some damage. Styles and Cesaro fight them both off, however, eventually leaving just Rose in the ring. After the Cesaro Swing, AJ proceeds to drop him with the Styles Clash! The crowd pops for the spot as he gets back on to his feet, motioning for Barrett's Intercontinental Championship around his waist. Cesaro taps him on the shoulder and motions for it himself, however, leading to a bit of a stare down before these two do battle on Monday night.

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A promo video airs for the next WWE pay-per-view, Extreme Rules, coming in less than four weeks on May 4, 2014 from the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It features the official theme song "My Demons" by Starset. The one night of the year where WWE goes completely extreme: WWE Extreme Rules, live on pay-per-view and the WWE Network.

Backstage stands Byron Saxton and he introduces his guest at this time, Diva's Champion AJ Lee. He thanks her for the time and asks why things have become so personal with her and Paige. "Why have things become so personal? Maybe you should ask Paige that, Byron. Because that wretched, psychotic bitch decided to shove me off a stage and try and end my career four months ago... she has a lot coming to her. That's why I talked to Mick Foley earlier and, well, at Extreme Rules Paige is going to get her rematch." She begins to giggle, Saxton asking what is so funny. AJ rolls her eyes and says she'll explain after she wins her match. She skips off, in action next. The cameras transition inside the arena to show Eva Marie waiting in the ring.

DIVA'S CHAMPION AJ LEE DEF. EVA MARIE IN A NON-TITLE MATCH » The match begins and after AJ hands her title to the outside, Eva jumps her from behind. She begins to clobber the Diva's Champion across the back of the head but gets quickly shoved back and blasted with a knee to the stomach. Lee completely dominates her for a minute and starts to toy around a bit, laughing to the crowd before planting Eva with a kick to the face. She lets her rise back up slowly before locking in the Black Widow, Marie tapping out almost immediately.

The crowd cheers as AJ lets up on the hold, the referee retrieving her championship belt. After skipping around the ring a few times, she takes a microphone from ringside. "Paige... my dear, dear crumpet. Like I said, you'll get your rematch at Extreme Rules... but since you tried to end my career, I'm going to end yours. I'm going to end yours by making you say two words you should have said the day I came back from my injury: I! Quit!" She drops her microphone to the mat with a smile, prancing around the ring some more before finally exiting. "An 'I Quit' Match for the Diva's Championship, Michael!" JBL shouts, saying he has been in one of those before and if the suffering isn't bad enough already, saying 'I Quit' just adds insult to injury!

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Backstage following the break is The New Nation, all arguing with each other. Bo Dallas steps forward trying to calm things down. "Fellas, fellas! We don't need to be hating on one another! It isn't necessary!" Kofi Kingston shakes his head and says he is fed up with this. Big E and Titus O'Neil go off in a different direction as R-Truth is left shaking his head at Dallas. "You see what you gone and did? You pissed 'em all off!" Dallas says there is no need for him to get angry, because things will get better, because he has a proposal. - that they start teaming up. Truth raises his eyebrows, telling Dallas he is crazy. "Come on, lil' Jimmy." He says before walking off, Dallas saying to himself that he still Bo-lieves in a new nation.

Back over to ringside, Michael Cole and John Bradshaw Layfield talk about how the last couple of weeks since WrestleMania, a new group has made their presence known in Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe from NXT. "These three men call themselves 'The Purge' and after targeting CM Punk last week, they went after Alberto Del Rio this Monday." Cole explains, saying that they have received word from doctors that Del Rio suffered a very similar fate as Punk did, by being diagnosed with a concussion and neck trauma. "When are we going to get answers from these guys, Michael!? I want answers!" JBL says.

Backstage, Dolph Ziggler is seen getting ready for his match. Elsewhere is Bryan Danielson, also getting ready. Their main event match is coming up next after the break.

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UNDISPUTED WWE CHAMPION BRYAN DANIELSON DEF. DOLPH ZIGGLER VIA DISQUALIFICATION IN A NON-TITLE MATCH » The referee calls for the bell to be rung and the two lock up with one another, the latter gaining control early. Bryan mounts a comeback, however, firing off at Ziggler some vicious kicks. After air goat through the ropes, a commercial break ensues with 'Yes!' chants from the WWE Universe. Danielson continues to keep momentum afterwards, Dolph managing to come right back at him with some quick kicks and slams, leading to multiple near falls. The action continues to go back and forth until Dolph avoids a clothesline in the corner, dropping the champion with the Zig Zag! He hooks both legs up for a very close near fall. Frustrated, Dolph starts to show some aggression. He is pulled away from the referee in the corner, leading to Bryan coming forward with a huge clothesline! He hits a few more before flipping Ziggler down to the mat, applying multiple submission holds including the surfboard. Dolph misses a superkick after they both get up, Danielson hitting off the ropes and coming back with the high knee to the face! He quickly locks in the Yes! Lock, Ziggler struggling as the crowd gets behind Danielson. As Ziggler seems prepared to tap out, Seth Rollins comes in to the ring from behind and delivers a Curb Stomp to Bryan!

Rollins pounds on his chest to boos from the crowd, giving a cocky smile. As he starts to talk some smack towards the fans, Ziggler stirs back on to his feet. Seth slowly turns around and gets mashed with a superkick! Rollins spins around, dazed, Dolph following up with a big Zig Zag right in the middle of the ring! The Nashville fans cheer once again as Ziggler rises back on to his feet, falling in to the ropes with a look of exhaustion. "Seth Rollins may have ruined this match, but Dolph Ziggler has put him in his place!" Shouts Michael Cole, whose excitement for the moment quickly changes as Dolph catches Bryan with the Zig Zag as well as he gets to his feet! The atmosphere in the arena brings a bit of change, as Ziggler once again this week has shown that there are no allies, no friendships when it comes to becoming the Undisputed WWE Champion. Thursday Night Smackdown comes to an end.

APRIL 21, 2014 FROM THE BALTIMORE ARENA IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

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The Monday Night Raw intro airs and the cameras pan in to the Baltimore Arena from Baltimore, Maryland afterward. Michael Cole, Jerry 'The King' Lawler and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome everybody to the show. Tonight we will have all four competitors from the Undisputed WWE Championship match at Extreme Rules in action. Also, the Intercontinental Championship tournament finals will be taking place as AJ Styles faces Antonio Cesaro. Plus, Kane returned to action last week and now will have his first match in a few years! Triple H has also laid down an offer for Dean Ambrose to walk away from their match at Extreme Rules, but will Ambrose compete? "So much to come here tonight on Monday Night Raw!" Says Cole.

The theme music of John Cena hits to a very loud, mixed reaction. He makes his way out and plays up the cheers and boos before making his way down to the ring, snatching up a microphone from ringside. He looks all around the arena and laughs, saying it will never get old. "Man, Baltimore you feeling good tonight!?" He questions to a pop. "You feeling good being here at Monday Night Raw!? Because I know I am! I know I am because not only do I get to be in action, but so don't Seth Rollins, Dolph Ziggler and Bryan Danielson! Yes! Yes! Yes!" He plays up the crowd's favor towards Danielson, as they continue on the chants. He says that he has a lot of respect for Bryan but he doesn't plan on letting him walk out of Extreme Rules the Undisputed WWE Champion. He goes on by explaining how things have been so exciting since WrestleMania came to an end, because we have seen the debut of Sting, we have seen The Purge, we have seen Rusev and 'some fine looking' Lana and we've had one hell of a match set in thirteen days. "Either myself, Dolph Ziggler, Seth Rollins or Bryan Danielson will be able to walk out as the Undisputed WWE Champion but guess what? They can try as hard as they want but they won't be trying as hard as John Cena. Then on May 5th, the night after on Raw, I'm going to walk down to this ring and I'll be able to say once again: THE CHAMP! IS! HERE!" As the mixed reaction continues on, the familiar sound of 'AWESOME!' is heard, The Miz proceeding to make his way out from the back with a cocky smile across his face.

Miz gets in to the ring and stares Cena down, a microphone in his hand. "Really? Really? John, you can talk yourself up all you want but in case you forgot... it was in 2010 when I was Mr. Money in the Bank that I cashed in on you and became World Heavyweight Champion. And you know what the real funny thing about that is, John? You never beat me for it back." With a snicker, he says that he thinks that at Extreme Rules it should be him, not Cena, in the Undisputed WWE Championship fatal four way match. The majority of the fans boo, Cena shrugging his shoulders and says that is fair. "But you seem to be forgetting that four years ago was four years ago and you haven't meant a damn thing since then." Cena responds with a smile, Miz rolling his eyes. "You got a match with me tonight, Miz, so I'll make it a little bit interesting for you. If you manage to beat me, you can take my spot in the match at Extreme Rules... how about that?" Miz responds by telling Cena that it is about that he got some respect and now it is time that he beats John and takes his spot in the Undisputed WWE Championship match. Before he can say anything more, Cena takes him by the arm and lifts him for the Attitude Adjustment! Miz, however, manages to slip free and roll out of the ring! He backs up against the barricade as Cena beckons for him to come back in to the ring for their match.

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JOHN CENA DEF. THE MIZ » The bell rings and Miz cowers away from Cena early and gets back in to the corner, giving a jab to the eye in order to take control for himself. He rolls Cena up for multiple near falls, getting frustrated with every two count. John comes back with multiple shoulder blocks and drops Miz to the mat multiple times before giving him the Five Knuckle Shuffle. He goes for the Attitude Adjustment, Miz managing to hang on to the ropes and slip free. He ducks a clothesline and drops Cena with the Skull Crushing Finale! He only gets a count of two on the pin attempt though, leading to him yelling at the official. He beats Cena down a bit before continuing to argue, turning around right in to the Attitude Adjustment! Cena proceeds to lock him in the STF and after a short struggle, Miz has no choice but to tap out.

Cena gets back up to a mixed reaction from the crowd, playing up to it a bit. He gives Miz a "You can't see me!" wave before exiting the ring, Miz left cringing on the mat in pain.

Back in the parking lot, a limousine is seen pulling up and it comes to a stop. The driver steps out and comes around to the back door, opening up. Out steps Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, the Baltimore fans booing the power couple. They give a smile to one another and kiss before heading off, Triple H set to get answers from Dean Ambrose later on tonight.

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Returning, Sin Cara is seen standing in the ring before 'RUSEV PUTRIA! RUSEV MATKA!' is heard, the 'Bulgarian Brute' and hand-picked super athlete of Vladimir Putin making his way out to the stage along with Lana. The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal trophy stands next to them as Lana holds a microphone in her hand. "America rise, for this is yet another moment in history where you shall watch the decimation of another human being... at the hands of the world's most fearless leader, Vladimir Putin's, hand-picked super athlete - Rusev!" The two continue to come down to the ring and Rusev steps in, staring Cara down.

RUSEV (W/LANA) DEF. SIN CARA » The match begins and Cara throws a few shots to the face before being chucked to the mat. Rusev doesn't give him any chance to get back in to things and just starts to chuck Cara all around the ring and smash in to him repeatedly. After missing a corner splash, however, Cara comes off the ropes with a dropkick. He goes for it again but gets mashed with a leaping kick to the face! Rusev proceeds to stomp across the back and lock in the Accolade, Cara having no choice but to tap out.

Rusev continues to wrench away at the hold, the referee pleading with him to break it. Lana comes in to the ring with a smile, applauding the 'Bulgarian Brute'. The official looks to her to get him to break it up, but she doesn't. As Rusev keeps pulling away, Big Show's theme music suddenly hits and out comes the 'World's Largest Athlete'! He storms down the ramp and to the ring, Rusev finally releasing the Accolade. He backs out of the ring before Show can come forward, however, leaving the giant frustrated. Rusev and Lana laugh at him as he marches around the ring, leaning across the ropes while seething in anger.

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Back from the break, Big Show is still pacing around the ring and he has a microphone in his hand. "Rusev! RUSEV! GET YOUR ASS BACK OUT HERE BECAUSE I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY!" He waits a minute before Rusev and Lana come back out to the stage, each with big smiles across their face. Show breaths heavily, leaning back across the ropes. "Rusev, I've grown sick and tired of you pretty damn fast. At WrestleMania, you proved yourself by winning the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal but the disrespect you showed me made me sick! The disrespect you showed Hulk Hogan the night after made me sick! The disrespect you show the entire United States of America makes me sick! I've had enough of it and I want to bring it all to an end with this fist..." He raises it up to a cheer and shakes it a bit, Lana laughing in response.

"Big Show, you are so stupid!" Lana says with a chuckle, the crowd booing her words. She goes even further by saying he is as stupid as all the people in Baltimore. "Have you not seen what Rusev has done since making his debut? If you were to step in to the ring with Rusev, Big Show, you would become just another footnote in the path of destruction at the hands of the super athlete, the Bulgarian Brute! Vladimir Putin's hand-picked su-" Before she can stay anything more, Show yells at her to shut up! He says that he has heard enough from her. "We're all sick and tired of hearing the same crap from you, Lana! I want an answer and I don't want an answer from you, I want an answer from you big man... You! Versus me! Extreme Rules! Let's do it! COME ON!" He marches across the ring, Rusev taking the mike away from Lana slowly and saying some things in his language before turning over to English. "Big Show!" He shouts. "At Extreme Rules! You will have your chance! Your chance... to be crushed!" He throws the microphone to the floor and makes his way to the back with Lana, Show nodding in approval.

Backstage is AJ Styles walking down the halls. A split screen comes up to show Antonio Cesaro as well, as they go one on one after the break in the finals of the Intercontinental Championship tournament where the winner will go on to face Wade Barrett at Extreme Rules in two weeks.

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AJ STYLES DEF. ANTONIO CESARO IN THE FINALS OF THE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP NUMBER ONE CONTENDERS TOURNAMENT » The bell sounds and after circling the ring, the two men meet in the middle. After a lock up, Cesaro slams Styles down to the mat and methodically applies some strong holds to wear down Styles, whom manages to make a comeback and use his speed before being put to a stop with a huge uppercut! Cesaro goes to clothesline him to the outside but the ropes are pulled down, AJ quickly spinning around and launching himself over! Both men crash in to the announce table and remain down as a commercial break ensues. After that break, the duo go back and forth contrasting with high flying from Styles and power from Cesaro. Styles misses a springboard forearm, allowing Mr. Money in the Bank to drop him with a big slam from behind that results in a two count. He keeps teeing off with uppercuts and slams and gets Styles set up in the corner, mashing him with a big shot to the face. He sets up for the superplex but Styles finds a way out, shoving Cesaro down to the mat. He leaps off for the Spiral Tap, Cesaro just barely moving out of the way! He gets back up and goes for the Cesaro Swing, Styles pulling one leg free and blasting Cesaro in the face. He flips out of a Neutralizer attempt and delivers the Pele Kick! Antonio falls back off the ropes and comes back to a huge kick to the gut, being pulled in between the legs and planted with the Styles Clash! AJ rolls him over for the one, two, three!

Styles gets back on to his feet, the crowd cheering for his victory. He checks down on Cesaro and pats him on the chest as he rolls out of the ring. Before Styles even has a chance to straighten back up, however, Wade Barrett comes rushing in to the ring and blasts him with a big boot! The cheers turn to boos quickly as The Commonwealth stays atop the stage, watching as their leader inverts his elbow pad, letting Styles rise back up before planting him with the Bullhammer! Styles is left laid out on the mat as Barrett slowly gets back on to his feet, Paige slowly coming down to the ring to hand him his Intercontinental Championship. Barrett places his foot on the chest of Styles, holding his title up high with a snicker.

Back at ringside, the commentary team turns to last week where Bray Wyatt was speaking about ending The Undertaker's streak at WrestleMania, when he would be met with a very unpleasant surprise as Kane would make his return! Coming up next, the 'Big Red Machine' makes his return to the ring and we also hope to receive word from him about his return.

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Returning, Curtis Axel is standing in the ring jogging in place prepared for action. As he motions up the ramp, a big red pyro hits and the crowd pops! Kane proceeds to make his way out from the back, adjusting his elbow pads and coming down to the ring staring a hole right through Axel. He sets off his signature pyro from the corners as Axel takes a big gulp.

KANE DEF. CURTIS AXEL » The bell rings and Axel is quickly met with a big shot to the chin! Kane unleashes with the strikes, Axel avoiding a clothesline in the corner. He takes a hold of the strap and begins to tee off with punches. He gets a little cocky and hits a kick to the gut, laughing and hitting off the ropes only to be met with a boot on the comeback! The crowd cheers as Kane drops him with a sidewalk slam, going out to the apron and to the top rope. The 'Big Red Machine' flies off with a clothesline and gets back up, stretching his hand up high. Axel staggers back up and turns right in to a grasp of the throat, followed up by a very high chokeslam right in the middle of the ring! Kane covers him for the three count.

Kane gets back on to his feet and sets off the pyros around the ring once again, taking some breaths before stepping over to the ropes. He calls for a microphone and steps in to the middle of the squared circle, wiping at his face beneath his mask. "I'm back..." He says with a laugh. "And Bray Wyatt... I'm back for you... you took the urn of Paul Bearer... you took my mask... you took my brother's streak... and now, I'm going to take you... STRAIGHT TO HELL!" He drops the microphone down to the mat, going to set off another pyro only to have the signature of The Wyatt Family hit! Bray appears on the titantron by himself from behind his lantern, chuckling loud. "How beautiful it is, man... that you want to defend your family! Defend the legacy! But the thing you're forgetting, Kane... is that I already destroyed your family! I already destroyed the legacy! AND IF I HAVE TO DESTROY YOU TO SHOW WHY I AM THE NEW PHENOM AMONG THIS LAND THEN SO BE IT! Find me... I'm anywhere you want me to be..." The signature of The Wyatt Family hits once again, Kane left staring from inside the ring.

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Returning at ringside, the announcement is made that at Extreme Rules it will be Bray Wyatt versus Kane. Mick Foley has also stated that due to things beginning outside of the ring between the two, it will continue as it will be Falls Count Anywhere!

SETH ROLLINS DEF. SHEAMUS » The bell rings and Rollins tries to stay away from Sheamus' strong grasp, only to get caught by the hair and clobbered with shots across the back and a series of knees. After ducking away from a clothesline in the corner, however, Rollins manages to mount a comeback. He gets a few near falls and ends up dropping Sheamus with a superkick, following up with a Curb Stomp attempt that Sheamus manages to avoid! He gets up and blasts Seth with the Brogue Kick but before he can go for the pin, Rollins flops out of the ring wisely! A commercial break proceeds and after the break, the action slows down with Sheamus continuing to control the match with his power. He sends Rollins down multiple times, getting near fall after near fall. He sets up for the Brogue Kick again, only for Seth to avoid it and hit a hard leaping crossbody from the second rope that garners him a near fall as well. He keeps working away at the 'Celtic Warrior' and sets up for another Curb Stomp, Sheamus missing on another Brogue Kick attempt as Rollins slips out to the apron. He gets on to one knee, laughing thinking he outsmarted Sheamus. He is dragged up against the ropes, getting met with the ten clubs across the chest! Sheamus gives a short beat down and goes for the Brogue Kick once again, only for Rollins to drag the referee in the way! The crowd boos as Sheamus stands over the official in shock. He tries to wake him up, which gives enough time for Roman Reigns to come in to the ring from behind! Sheamus throws his hands up, not knowing what to do, and turns right in to a spear! The United States Champion rolls out of the ring with a smile, backing up the ramp to Paul Heyman atop the stage. After a minute, Rollins staggers back up and delivers the Curb Stomp! He hooks both legs of Sheamus for the slow three.

The Baltimore Arena shows their displeasure for the result as Rollins gets back on to his feet with a grin, celebrating the victory as if he had done it all on his own. "I'm the next Undisputed WWE Champion!" He shouts while motioning for the title around his waist. Meanwhile, Reigns and Heyman smile from atop the stage before making their way through the curtains.

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Backstage, Seth Rollins is walking backstage laughing about what just happened. Commissioner Mick Foley walks up to him, Rollins scoffing at his appearance. "What the hell do you want now, Foley!?" He shouts, Mick telling him that he wants to just have a quick conversation. "Since you had a little help out there in your match, I wanted to let you know that this Thursday on Smackdown you're going to be in action again... against Ryback. Have a nice day, Seth!" He gives a thumbs up and walks away, Rollins left with a fuming look across his face.

Back inside of the arena, The Hardy Boyz theme music hits and the Baltimore fans pop. Jeff and Matt come out and start to work the crowd up before coming down and in to the ring, adjusting their tag title belts over their shoulders with microphones in their hands. "In thirteen nights from now, our WWE Tag Team Championships are going to be hanging above this ring." Matt says, Jeff continuing on by saying that they will be putting them on the line against Luke Harper and Erick Rowan, guys they have quite the history with now. "But you know what else we have history with?" Jeff says with a smile. "Being in that match type: Tables, ladders and chairs! We made that match famous!" The crowd cheers in agreement, Matt saying that he knows it isn't going to be the easiest match, but he doesn't have any doubt in his mind that he and Jeff are going to walk out still the WWE Tag Team Champions! Before they can anything more, the signature of The Wyatt Family hits and after the lights flicker a bit, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan stand atop the stage - staring down Jeff and Matt.

Harper holds a microphone in his hand and slowly brings it up, his eyes widened up. "These eyes... have seen many of things... many, many of bad things... but they have been set on something very, very special..." He points down to the ring, noting the WWE Tag Team Championships. Rowan slowly pulls his sheep mask up, breathing heavily as he takes the microphone away from Harper. "You took them away from us! AND WE! WANT THEM BACK!" He slams the mike down to the floor and they start to march down to the ring, stepping right in with Harper and exchanging blows with The Hardy Boyz! Things spill to the outside, the brawl getting out of hand. Jeff reaches underneath the ring and grabs a steel chair, smacking it across the back of Harper! On the other side of the ring, however, Rowan throws Matt in to the steel post and grabs a ladder from underneath, slamming it in to his face! Jeff rolls in to the ring and runs to the other side, diving right through and in to a shot to the head with the ladder! Jeff collapses to the floor as Rowan gives a nod to Harper on the other side. He pulls a table out from underneath and slides it in to the ring, setting it up. Rowan chucks Jeff back underneath the ropes, followed up by Matt. He follows and they drag the WWE Tag Team Champions up, proceeding to hit them with simultaneous powerbombs through the table! The WWE Universe boos as Harper slowly picks up the title belts, handing one over to Rowan. They raise them up high over their heads, looking to reclaim them in thirteen nights at Extreme Rules.

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Returning, footage is shown of the past few weeks where Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe - The Purge - took out CM Punk and Alberto Del Rio. Next week, live on Monday Night Raw, none other than Chris Jericho will be here searching for answers that we have yet to get from that group! Will we finally find out what their motive is for their actions?

DOLPH ZIGGLER DEF. CODY RHODES (W/GOLDUST) » The match starts off and Rhodes begins aggressively pounding away at Ziggler, getting rocked back and dropped with a hard dropkick. Ziggler takes total control of the match, getting near fall after near fall on Cody - causing Rhodes to get very aggravated. He continues to be more aggressive than usual and the referee has to pull him back multiple times. Goldust gets on the apron and starts to yell at him, telling him to get focused! Rhodes brushes it off and goes for the Disaster Kick - only to be caught with the superkick out of nowhere! The crowd pops for the spot as Rhodes flops on the mat, slowly getting back up with the ropes and backing right in to the Zig Zag! The 'Show Off' hooks both legs up for the one, two, three.

Ziggler gets back on to his feet and raises both fists up in celebration. He gets out of the ring and makes his way towards the back, Rhodes sitting up in the middle of the ring holding the back of his head. Goldust gets in to the ring to check on his brother, only to get shoved away. "I don't need your help, Dustin!" Cody shouts before shoving him again, getting out of the ring.

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A promo video airs for the next WWE pay-per-view, Extreme Rules, coming four weeks from tonight on May 4, 2014 from the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It features the official theme song "My Demons" by Starset. The one night of the year where WWE goes completely extreme. WWE Extreme Rules, live on pay-per-view and the WWE Network.

Backstage is Dolph Ziggler, wiping his face down with a towel. As he catches his breath, John Cena walks up to him and they stare down. "Congrats on the win, Dolph. Too bad it ain't gonna be the same result come Extreme Rules." He says with a smile, Ziggler saying he begs to differ. He even suggests that he might get rid of Cena first, to which John chuckles. "That's funny, man. That's funny. I just got done talking with Mick Foley and it turns out next week on Raw, it's going to be you versus me one on one. Try and prove yourself then while you're at it, jack." He pats Dolph on the shoulder and heads off, Ziggler nodding at the information.

PAIGE (W/WILLIAM REGAL) DEF. BRIE BELLA (W/NIKKI BELLA) » The match starts and Paige begins very viciously, driving knees and elbows in to the face of Brie. She refuses to let up until the referee steps in between, allowing Brie to get back in to things after a dropkick. She gets a couple of near falls to Paige's surprise, only further angering the matriarch of The Commonwealth. She hits a hard boot to the face and starts to choke Brie repeatedly, having to be pulled away over and over. After some advising from Regal, Paige drops her with the RamPaige and follows it up with a submission hold, called the PTO. Brie taps out fairly quickly.

Paige continues to pull away at the hold while screaming out. "SAY 'I QUIT', BRIE! SAY 'I QUIT'! SAY IT!" She exclaims, the official trying to pull her away. Nikki comes in to the ring and Paige finally lets up, blasting her with a knee to the gut and then one to the face! Regal scrambles in to the ring to try and hold Paige back, AJ Lee's music hitting as her eyes are widened in rage. The Diva's Champion skips out to the stage with a smile, a microphone in her hand. She gives a wave down to the ring as Paige tries to get to the ropes, Regal still holding her back. "Oh, Paige, how sweet it is you're trying to prove yourself to everyone... but we all know, my dearest Queen of The Commonwealth, I'm no quitter. You, on the other hand, are just that! And come two weeks from now, you'll be saying those two words as I try and end your career just like you tried to end mine." She drops the mike to the floor and skips her way through the curtains with a smile, Paige screaming once again as she tries to get out of the ring with Regal once again having to take her by the waist and yank her back from going after her rival.

Still to come later on, Triple H calls out Dean Ambrose in order to get answers about his proposal. But first, Undisputed WWE Champion Bryan Danielson is in action next!

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UNDISPUTED WWE CHAMPION BRYAN DANIELSON DEF. MARK HENRY IN A NON-TITLE MATCH » The bell rings, Henry toying with Danielson a bit by showing off his size. He laughs right in the face of the Undisputed WWE Champion and gets blasted with a series of kicks to the legs and back, Bryan unleashing a fury. He hits off the ropes multiple times and tries to send Henry off his feet with kicks and flurries. He is caught for the World's Strongest Slam out of nowhere, however, and the crowd gasps. Henry hooks the leg, only for Bryan to kick out at two! Henry gets frustrated and pounds his hands in to the mat, a commercial break following. After the break, Henry continues to show off his weight but Bryan manages to come back. He hits off the corner and comes back with a big dropkick. He continues to unleash on Henry, going to the top rope and hitting another dropkick that sends the 'World's Strongest Man' down to the mat! He gets a two count and continues to try and keep Mark down. He hits some kicks to the chest but gets caught with one and chucked in to the corner, being smashed with a splash. Henry goes for another splash but Danielson avoids it, running across the ring and hitting a big flip from the top rope! He lets Henry get up before hitting off the corner again, delivering a big knee to the face! Henry wobbles, Bryan hitting him with a second one before dropping him down to the mat! He scrambles over and covers Mark for the one, two, three.

The Baltimore crowd bursts in to cheers, exploding with 'Yes!' chants as soon as he gets on to his feet. The referee retrieves the Undisputed WWE Championship and hands it over to Danielson, but before his celebration can even begin Seth Rollins storms in to the ring from behind and slams him down to the mat! He begins a beat down, refusing to let up. Dolph Ziggler comes running down to the ring for the save, teeing off on Rollins. As they go at it, John Cena storms down and begins to work away at Rollins along with Dolph. He avoids a clothesline and hits Seth with the Attitude Adjustment! As he stands over him, however, Ziggler lays him out with the Zig Zag! He pops on to his feet and talks some trash to Cena, motioning for the belt around his waist. He, however, turns right in to the running knee from Danielson! The champion pops right back up, the 'Yes!' chants filling the Baltimore Arena once again as he scoops his title belt up, hoisting it high up over his head from the second turnbuckle.

Backstage is Triple H walking down the halls along with his wife Stephanie McMahon, as he calls Dean Ambrose out to receive an answer to his proposal last Thursday - next.

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'King of Kings' hits upon the return, the crowd booing heavily as Triple H and Stephanie McMahon make their way out atop the stage. They gaze out to the crowd before coming down and in to the ring, each taking a microphone. "Have you enjoyed yourselves tonight, Baltimore?" Triple H asks, garnering a positive reception. "Well, I'll tell you one man that isn't going to be enjoying himself in thirteen nights at Extreme Rules in New Jersey if he doesn't take up on my offer. Dean Ambrose, last week on Smackdown I walked down to this ring and I made it very clear. I made it very clear that if you step inside of that steel cage with me at Extreme Rules, I will unleash a fury unlike anyone has ever seen before! You have defied me, defied authority and I have grown sick and tired of it. You may have gotten away with things at WrestleMania but we all know damn well that you just got lucky!" He breaths heavily, Stephanie stepping forward and saying from an unbiased standpoint, she would advise Ambrose to think very hard about this opportunity to back out of this match at Extreme Rules that her husband has proposed. "Continue your career, Dean! You're young and have so much to look forward to... but not if you go through with this match at Extreme Rules because it just won't be worth it. It won't be worth it to be maimed! To be destroyed! To have your career end at the hands of the King of Kings, the Cerebral Assassin! THE GAME! TRIPLE H!" They both flash a smile, Hunter suggesting that Ambrose come down to this ring and do the right thing.

After waiting a few moments, Ambrose's voice is heard. "Hey, Hunter! Steph! Up here!" He says with a chuckle, appearing on the titantron. Triple H questions why he doesn't come down to the ring and Dean shrugs his shoulders, saying he would love to but he can't do that. "You see, as soon as you brought up the idea of me pulling out of our match last Thursday, I already knew the answer... uh, no? So, I took the opportunity to booking a flight away from Baltimore... sorry, guys, and going to a little place called Stamford, Connecticut..." Triple H begins to yell, demanding to know what Ambrose is doing there. The 'Lunatic Fringe' continues to smile, the camera panning back a bit to show him sitting on top of a desk inside of a building. The eyes of the power couple in the ring widen as pictures of them can be seen on the walls, Ambrose grabbing a hold of one of them and pulling it down. "Aw, how sweet." He says before letting it slip between his fingers and to the floor, the glass shattering everywhee. The crowd gets a kick out of it as Hunter and Stephanie are livid, Dean simply saying 'oops'. He stands up from the desk and picks up the smaller frames on the desk, whistling while chucking them at the wall and letting them shatter. "A little bit of spring cleaning never hurt anybody, right Hunter!? You'd know about that! Best of luck in your future endeavors!" He rips the cords out of the computer and chucks it in to the wall as well! "AMBROSE! AMBROSE! STOP IT NOW!" Triple H screams, only for Dean to just raise his eyebrows with a smile, sticking his tongue out as he starts to ruffle through all of the drawers - finally grabbing a hold of something.

"Oh lordy, lordy! Look what we have here! It appears we have the tax forms of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon! Come on, guys, these things are past due! I thought you'd be better about that!" Stephanie tries to respond, saying that they were getting around to it. Ambrose scoffs and says not anymore and proceeds to rip the papers up! He swipes everything off of the desk and says that he feels like he could do so much more, but he just isn't sure what. He scratches his head and snaps his fingers, saying he just remembered! He reaches inside of his jacket and pulls out a green spray can. "A little green spray paint... sounds a little degenerate doesn't it?" He shakes it up and proceeds to start spraying across the wall as back inside the arena, Triple H paces back and forth while running his hand across his head, frustrated. Ambrose finally pulls away, revealing his logo across the wall. "Yeah... that looks good... but, I just got one more thing to do." He leans down under the desk and pulls out a sledgehammer slowly, licking his lips to the delight of the crowd. He shrugs his shoulders and cranks his neck before turning to the wall and swinging the hammer in to it repeatedly! Holes start to fill up in it as Hunter continues to yell from inside the arena. "AMBROSE! AMBROSE!!! KNOCK IT OFF!!! YOU SON OF A BITCH YOU'RE GOING TO REGRET THIS! AMBROSE!" He leans across the ropes as Dean unleashes a seventh shot in to the wall before dropping the hammer, taking a few breaths. He wipes at his brow and chuckles, turning back to the camera. "That was fun, Hunter. Now your office looks nice and pretty! And, hey... if you're not down with that, I've got two words for ya!" The crowd from inside the Baltimore Arena shouts 'suck it!' and Ambrose simply smiles, waving good bye to the camera as the feed cuts out, his music hitting. Triple H and Stephanie continue to glare up at the titantron in disbelief, Ambrose having gone even further to get under the skin of The Authority. Monday Night Raw comes to a conclusion.

- The WWE spring cleaning is officially underway as the company has announced via their website multiple releases. First, the most notable name is Rey Mysterio as he has been seeking a way out of his contract for some time now. Mysterio had requested and received one final singles match against good friend Batista on the final Raw before WrestleMania before competing in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

- Other names gone are Aksana, David Otunga, Eva Marie, Kassius Ohno and Vickie Guerrero from the main roster. (Otunga is expected to take an off-television job within the WWE). Brodus Clay, Camacho, Richie Steamboat and Xavier Woods will be gone from NXT. WWE.com also bumped Tyson Kidd from the NXT roster to the main roster, while pushing former United States Champion Ryan Braxton back down. It is apparent the company wants to revamp Braxton after his run on the main roster underwhelmed with the fan base, while Kidd has rejuvenated his career and his fan base in NXT.

- WWE has released an updated schedule of their pay-per-views as Payback will take place on June 1st, Money in the Bank on June 29th, Battleground: King of the Ring on July 20th and Summerslam on August 17th.

- There are numerous reports suggesting that Brock Lesnar will at least be staying in the WWE until at least WrestleMania 31. Although he agreed to a two-year deal upon his return beginning in January of last year, he is being pushed by the WWE to agree to a short-term extension at the least.

- With the roster spots opened up, it has been reported that after a month or so of discussion the WWE has agreed to terms to a deal in order to bring back Chris Masters. The man known as 'The Masterpiece' was released from the company back in 2007 after violating the drug policy a second time. He came back for a very short time in 2009, but was released quickly. This will be his third stint in the company, but he is still at a ripe age of 31. Although he could spend some time in NXT, he could quickly find his way up on the main roster once again as WWE sees him with much more maturity, talent and ability than he did in his early run during his early-mid twenties.

APRIL 24, 2014 FROM THE GIANT CENTER IN HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA

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Following the WWE signature video, the cameras come inside of the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Michael Cole and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome everybody to the show where tonight, opponents on Monday and at Extreme Rules team up tonight in John Cena and Dolph Ziggler to take on former WWE Tag Team Champions, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. Also, Seth Rollins found out on Monday that he has to go one on one with Ryback!

INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION WADE BARRETT (W/THE COMMONWEALTH) DEF. ANTONIO CESARO IN A NON-TITLE MATCH » The bell rings, Barrett stepping out of the ring quickly after being rattled with a multitude of uppercuts. After getting back in and avoiding Cesaro some more, he nails a boot to the gut and begins to take control. He misses on an early Bullhammer attempt, however, allowing Cesaro to shock him with a big powerslam. He goes for the Cesaro Swing after a little while, Barrett managing to squirm free and roll out of the ring, a commercial break proceeding. Following the break, Barrett keeps Cesaro grounded in a headlock and keeps him down with forearms and boots, followed by chokeholds over and over. He misses on a boot, however, allowing Cesaro to blast him with a vicious uppercut that turns momentum his way. After a few very hard slams, he pulls off the Cesaro Swing - going around sixteen times! He cranks his neck for the Neutralizer but Damien Sandow hops on the apron, Cesaro rushing up to him and blasting him with a shot to the face. He turns right around to the Bullhammer Elbow from Barrett, whom hooks both legs up for the three.

The Pennsylvania crowd boos as Barrett gets back on to his feet with a chuckle, placing his boot on the chest of Cesaro before pushing him out of the ring. The rest of The Commonwealth enter the ring behind him and he takes a microphone from Paige, glaring out to the fans. "AJ Styles, you may have think you won the tournament to get a shot at my Intercontinental Championship. But in reality, you actually lost. Because whether it was yourself, or Cesaro here, who won on Monday night it was just asking for a beating... I proved it tonight against Antonio and come Extreme Rules, I'm going to prove it against you because the king... always reigns supreme." He lets out a laugh and raises his championship belt above his head.

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Returning from break, The Commonwealth are walking backstage with smiles across their faces, Barrett still boasting about his victory against Antonio Cesaro. They are suddenly stopped in their tracks by Mick Foley, whom asks them to wait just a second. "Wade, congratulations on your victory. You've been one hell of an Intercontinental Champion... however, I have happened to notice that ever since you won that title you've won a lot of your matches with the help of your group here." Barrett informs him that they are called The Commonwealth, to which Foley shrugs off. "Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I just contacted AJ Styles and told him about a match this Monday against your right hand man there, Damien Sandow." Barrett questions what the Commissioner is getting towards and he lets Wade know that if Styles beats Sandow on Raw this Monday, the entire Commonwealth is banned from ringside for their match at Extreme Rules. "Have a nice day!" Foley says before heading off, Barrett left furious!

Elsewhere, in the locker room, is John Cena. He is approached by Dolph Ziggler and the crowd inside of the Giant Center buzzes as Cena stands up, staring Dolph down. "John, I just wanted to let you know that despite the fact that we have to face each other on Monday and at Extreme Rules, I want to get the win here tonight against Harper and Rowan..." Cena agrees with Ziggler, saying that he feels the same way. He doesn't believe in losing, no matter who he has to partner up with. Ziggler nods, warning Cena that he better not get in his way. "Hey, same goes to you." Retorts Cena, Dolph looking him up and down before heading out of the room.

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A promo video airs for the next WWE pay-per-view, Extreme Rules, coming in just ten days on May 4, 2014 from the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It features the official theme song "My Demons" by Starset. The one night of the year where WWE goes completely extreme: WWE Extreme Rules, live on pay-per-view and the WWE Network.

DIVA'S CHAMPION AJ LEE DEF. CAMERON IN A NON-TITLE MATCH » The match starts with AJ sending Cameron to the mat repeatedly, getting smashed in the face with a forearm. Cameron tries to act cocky about it, AJ just responding with a big kick to the back of the head! The champion unloads and refuses to let up, the referee having to step in multiple times. AJ proceeds to send one more kick to the face before locking in the Black Widow, Cameron screaming out in pain before tapping out.

AJ continues to pull away at the hold as Cameron keeps on screaming out in pain, tapping some more. AJ finally lets up on it with a crazed look in her eye, the official retrieving her Diva's Championship. She snatches her title close to her chest and takes a microphone from the outside, looking in to the main camera. "Paige... this has become more than just about being Diva's Champion... being the best woman wrestler in the WWE... and because of that, at Extreme Rules, I am going to make you say those two words... 'I Quit.'" She drops her microphone to the mat and skips around the downed body of Cameron with a smile.

The cameras transition backstage to show Seth Rollins talking to Derrick Bateman and Tamina Snuka. "I know that big dumb moron has been getting on your case, Derrick, so what do ya say?" After looking to Tamina he nods, shaking hands with Rollins. Seth snickers and walks off, as it appears he has something up his sleeve as he goes one on one with Ryback next.

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SETH ROLLINS DEF. RYBACK » The bell sounds and Rollins escapes from Ryback's grasp multiple times to start things off, hitting a series of kicks to the legs to try and keep 'The Big Guy' away from him. He avoids a smash in the corner and follows up with a neckbreaker that leads to a near fall. After multiple two counts for Rollins, he goes for the Curb Stomp early but Ryback gets right up and catches him - lifting him off the mat and nailing the military press. He gets some momentum going but as he is getting fired up for the Meat Hook Clothesline, Derrick Bateman comes rushing down to the ring and walks right in to the Meat Hook himself! Tamina stands outside of the ring as Bateman rolls out to her feet. Ryback leans over the ropes with a laugh, patting his head and calling Bateman 'stupid'. He turns around, however, to Rollins flying off the top rope with his signature knees to the face. He pops right back up and Ryback gets on to his knees, being planted back down with the Curb Stomp! Rollins covers him for the three.

Rollins gets on to his feet to boos, tapping his temple and telling the crowd that Ryback is an idiot! He motions for the Undisputed WWE Championship around his waist while climbing to the second turnbuckle. "Rollins may be slimy, but he certainly is smart." Cole notes on commentary. "Who cares if he is slimy!? That's the kind of intelligence that makes you a champion! Just look at me!" JBL retorts, Rollins continuing his celebration as Bateman and Tamina smile from the outside, Ryback glaring at them in anger from between the ropes.

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Back from break, a graphic for Monday Night Raw is shown for Chris Jericho making his first appearance since losing his Intercontinental Championship match at WrestleMania as he is searching for answers from Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe of The Purge. At ringside, Cole and Layfield discuss how The Purge has already taken out CM Punk and Alberto Del Rio, causing Cole to question if this is really a wise decision by Jericho. "Chris Jericho is going to do whatever Chris Jericho wants!" Responds JBL. "I wouldn't call out three dangerous men at one time, even if it did mean well. Owens, Zayn and Crowe didn't just take out CM Punk and Alberto Del Rio, they destroyed them! Chris Jericho may as well have put himself on the hit list for The Purge." Cole proceeds to send things backstage to Renee Young.

She is standing by with R-Truth, whom is shaking his head. Young asks him about what is going on with The New Nation and Bo Dallas and what we can expect to see come of what has been an apparent fallout. "The New Nation is no longer together, Renee! Much to my disappointment, all of my friends have left me behind. Just like they wanted! They fell to the pressure, Renee, and I done got got!" He prepares to say more but Bo Dallas walks up, his ridiculously goofy smile across his face. With a thumbs up, he tells Truth not to worry. "You aren't alone, Truth, you still have me! As a matter of fact, I got us an opportunity tonight. An opportunity to show everyone in the world that us African Americans can not be held down!" The crowd laughs in the background as Truth's eyes widen at the comments, Dallas still showing a ridiculous grin. "So, tonight, you and I are teaming up! I'll see you out there, Truth... and remember, all you have to do to make this work is... Bo-lieve!" He walks away, Truth left shaking his head.

Still to come later on is John Cena and Dolph Ziggler versus Luke Harper and Erick Rowan.

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BO DALLAS AND R-TRUTH DEF. THE RHODES BROTHERS » The match begins between Dallas and Goldust, the latter getting a quick upperhand only to have things turned right over to Bo after a dropkick. He starts to run around the ring with his thumbs up in the air. He gives a big smile to Truth and offers him the tag, which he takes. As soon as he gets in to the ring, however, Goldust drops him with a boot to the gut. He and Cody take control of things but start to get heated with each other as they keep tagging in and out. After some shoving back and forth, Dallas makes the blind tag with Truth - whom runs forward and dropkicks Goldust in to his brother, dropping Cody between the ropes and to the floor. Goldust staggers back up and turns around to a kick to the gut from Dallas, followed up by the running Bo-Dog! The crowd gives a mixed reaction as Bo hooks the outside leg up for the three count.

Dallas rises on to his feet and once again begins to circle the ring, very excited over the victory. Truth just stares him down with his hands on his hips, shrugging his shoulders in disbelief. Dallas tries to get him excited about the victory and raises his arm up, getting out of the ring. He heads up the ramp and Truth slowly follows, not sure what to think about this win.

Back in the ring, Goldust gets on to his knees. Cody slowly steps in to the ring and looks at his brother, hesitating before speaking. After stopping himself four times, he finally snaps and yells at his brother. "You've got to be kidding me! How do we lose to those guys!? HOW!? TELL ME HOW!" He pushes the hands away of Goldust and storms out of the ring, running his hands over his head repeatedly in frustration as the 'Bizarre One' is left in disappointment in the ring.

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SHEAMUS DEF. CURTIS AXEL » The bell rings and after some trash talk from Axel, Sheamus smacks him in the face! The 'Celtic Warrior' unloads with shots to the head and tosses Axel around with multiple slams. He goes for the Brogue Kick but Axel rolls out to the apron, getting back up with a laugh. Sheamus, however, takes a hold of him by the neck and leans him up against the ropes, clobbering him ten times. He launches Curtis back over the ropes and drops him with the Irish Curse. He gets back up and backs to the corner, pounding his chest with the 'Brogue' chants going. Axel rises and turns to the Brogue Kick! Sheamus covers him for the win.

The 'Great White' gets back on to his feet, pounding on his chest some more well letting out a yell to the crowd. He looks down at Axel, taking some deep breaths. He grows a grin across his face and steps out of the ring, looking underneath the apron to pull out a table! The crowd cheers as he slides it underneath the ropes and sets it up, pulling Axel back on to his feet. He pulls him up with a powerbomb and smashes him right through the table! The crowd pops for Sheamus as he continues to fire the crowd up, motioning for the United States Championship back around his waist as he faces Roman Reigns at Extreme Rules in a Tables Match.

The signature of The Wyatt Family hits but as opposed to Bray Wyatt, it is just Luke Harper and Erick Rowan in the darkness. Harper widens his eyes and peers in to the camera. "These eyes have seen many of things... seen many, many of things... now they have their sights on the WWE Tag Team Championships... and vision them back around our waists... tonight, examples are made of you..." He steps back in to the darkness, Rowan leaning forward from behind his sheep mask, warning 'run' as the signature hits once again, the main event coming up next.

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Following the break, Bryan Danielson's theme music hits and the Undisputed WWE Champion proceeds to make his way out, lighting up the crowd with the 'Yes!' chants. He makes his way over to ringside and joins in commentary for the main event match.

LUKE HARPER AND ERICK ROWAN DEF. JOHN CENA AND DOLPH ZIGGLER » The bell rings, Harper and Ziggler starting things. Dolph uses his quickness to rattle Harper early but is suddenly stopped by a big boot to the face. Harper displays his power and gets multiple near falls on the 'Show Off', eventually making the tag to Rowan. He comes in and does some damage, making some back and forth tags with Harper as Cena is left standing on the apron unable to do anything to help. As Rowan goes for a powerbomb, however, Ziggler punches his way free and leaps down to the mat - making the hot, diving tag to Cena. He storms in and drops Rowan with multiple shoulder blocks, eventually chucking him through the ropes and in Harper - sending both men to the floor. He swipes his hands as a commercial break interrupts, after which he remains in the ring controlling Erick. Ziggler calls for the tag but Cena shakes his head, "I got this. Don't worry." He keeps on working away at Rowan, Dolph once again calling for him - only for Cena to continue to refuse. Due to the distraction, Rowan gets the opportunity to blast Cena with a clothesline, following it up with a big powerslam. He tags Harper back in and they do as they did to Ziggler earlier on, not allowing any chance at a tag to be made. "This is why it's every man for himself at Extreme Rules." Bryan points out on commentary. Cena suddenly starts to make a comeback against Harper, however, surprising him by taking him to the mat repeatedly. After the Five Knuckle Shuffle, he looks to make the tag to Ziggler but Dolph pulls back. He drops from the apron slowly and raises his eyebrows with a shrug of the shoulders. "You got this. Don't worry." He says before walking around the ring and up the ramp, Cena getting up to an absolutely brutal clothesline from Harper! Rowan comes in and follows up with a big splash. Harper proceeds to hook both legs up for the one, two, three.

The Hershey crowd boos at the result as Harper and Rowan rise on to their feet, putting their fists up in the air. Harper slaps his partner's chest a few times and motions for the belt around his waist. Rowan nods in agreement as up on top of the stage, Ziggler just smiles at Cena as he looks on from the ring in a daze. As The Wyatt Family exit the ring, Seth Rollins comes sliding in after hopping the barricade! Cena starts to stir and gets dropped with the Curb Stomp! The boos continue to come down as Danielson gets up from the announce table, rushing in to the ring. Rollins manages to hop out of the ring, however, going through the crowd once again. Danielson is left leaning over the ropes staring him down, Seth laughing as he gets towards the backstage area. Thursday Night Smackdown draws to a conclusion.