WWE 2009-2014: Raw 10/6 (IC Title: AJ Styles vs Cody Rhodes)

JUNE 23, 2014 FROM THE VERIZON CENTER IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

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The Monday Night Raw intro video airs with the cameras coming in to the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. as Michael Cole, Jerry 'The king' Lawler and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome everyone to the show. Tonight, The Cutting Edge is taking place with all Money in the Bank participants and the contract signing for Bryan Danielson and Antonio Cesaro will take place before their Undisputed WWE Championship match this Sunday. All this and more to come live tonight on Monday Night Raw just six days from Money in the Bank!

The ring is set up for The Cutting Edge and after a few moments 'You think you know me...' is heard in the Verizon Center, the crowd exploding! The Hall of Famer, the 'Rated R Superstar' Edge makes his way out to the stage, throwing his hands up and down to the crowd on each side of the stage. He comes down and in to the ring, the D.C. crowd chanting his name loudly. With a smile across his face, Edge takes a microphone from the center chair and scratches the back of his head in disbelief. "You know, after being gone for a couple of years, I know I can't be back in this ring but when I step out here and I hear that reaction it makes me want to so badly. I love being retired but there ain't nothing like this." He lets his emotions cool down and tells the WWE Universe enough of the lovey-dovey back-and-forth stuff with them. "I'm here tonight to host... The Cutting Edge!" He gestures his hand around the ring. "I was asked to do this tonight because in case you didn't know... I won the first Money in the Bank ladder match. Hell, right before my career ended I had won it a second time and I became WWE Champion... because that is what Money in the Bank is all about and that is becoming world champion." Before he has a chance to say anything more, Seth Rollins' theme music hits and out to the stage comes the cocky, uprising superstar. He makes his way down and in to the ring, laughing to Edge and offering him a handshake. After an awkward moment of nothing between the two, Seth pulls back and picks up a microphone from a chair. "What? You don't want to shake the hand of the guy that is going to climb up that ladder on Sunday and become Mr. Money in the Bank, Edge? What's the matter? You reminiscing about how you used to be able to do what I get to do each and every night?" A big 'ooh' comes from the crowd and Edge smiles, saying he just has a problem with guys like Seth Rollins. "It's not that you run your mouth or think you're better than everyone else... because I was just like that... but unlike me, you don't back it up." Before Rollins has a chance to respond, Randy Orton's music hits to a pop from the crowd.

The 'Viper' comes down to the ring and leans against the ropes with a microphone, shaking his head. "How does it feel, Seth? How does it feel to be standing in the ring with one of the greatest power tag teams of all time - Rated RKO?" The crowd gives some cheers as Orton steps forward, pointing above the ring and telling Seth that he has a bit of catching up to do to Edge but he knows for a fact that he'll be halfway there come Sunday night. Roman Reigns, along with Paul Heyman, is the next to come out with Heyman reminding everyone of how his other client Antonio Cesaro won last year and just a few weeks back, with his leadership, won the Undisputed WWE Championship. Kane makes his presence known next, stepping right in to the middle of the ring but not saying a word. Kevin Owens arrives on the scene to major boos, the unquestioned leader of The Purge. He steps in to the middle of the ring and looks around. "Every one in this match... you may think you're climbing the ladder figuratively and literally. But if you didn't know by now somebody ought to tell you that The Purge is going to pull you down rung by rung by rung. Just like Sheamus... look at Sheamus. He isn't even in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match because of The Purge! Any of you could be next." Dean Ambrose comes out to join things, telling Owens that any of them could be next so why not him? He gets up in Owens' face and they jaw at each other, Kevin reminding Dean that he already destroyed him on Smackdown a few weeks ago. As all six men go at it, Edge looks entertained from the corner and suddenly the signature of The Wyatt Family hits! Bray Wyatt appears on the titantron, warning that he is here before also making his way out and in to the ring.

"Do you all want to hear something... really scary?" Wyatt chuckles, pacing back and forth. "Each and every one of you have lied, lied and lied some more! You're even lying to yourselves. You keep saying you're going to climb that ladder... reach your hand up and grab that briefcase! Grab that briefcase, open up and enter that dimension to unlimited potential! BUT I! I AM THE ONE THAT WILL BE GRABBING THAT BRIEFCASE! I AM NOT A LIAR LIKE ALL OF YOU, EVERY TIME I HOLD THIS MICROPHONE AND I SPEAK THE WORDS THAT COME OUT OF MY LIPS ARE THE TRUTH! THE TRUTH IS WITHIN ME!" The WWE Universe boos him as he grins, looking all around at everyone in the ring. "Why, just look at a few of you... you said you were going to defeat The Undertaker at WrestleMania and end his streak... so did I. But Randy? Did you do that...? Nah, man. You're a liar." He chuckles, moving on to Kane and then to even the Hall of Famer, Edge. He vows to not just be the 'new Phenom', the 'new Monster' but also 'Mr. Money in the Bank' after Sunday night. Rollins steps forward and tells Wyatt that he is crazy, causing the 'Eater of Worlds' to widen his eyes towards him, moving towards him. "Whoa, whoa, whoa! I'd face you Bray but... I'm dealing with a heel injury and I'm not cleared to compete tonight." He backs up in to the corner and runs his hands through his hair, Randy Orton stepping forward and saying that he'll take that fight. "If Seth wants to be a little bitch, I'll be more than glad to face you here tonight, Bray. Because whether you know it or not, I'm just a little off the hinges just as you are and I might just be the guy to take you off your high horse." Wyatt chuckles, telling Orton that he is making a grave mistake, but he'll be more than glad to make him 'rest in peace'. He lets out a long laugh and raises his lantern from the mat that still holds a flame in it, blowing it out. The signature of The Wyatt Family hits and the lights go out, a few moments going by before they come back on with Wyatt gone and the others left bewildered in the ring.

Over at ringside, the commentary team says that it appears we have quite the match set for later on as Bray Wyatt will take on Randy Orton! But also to come tonight, the contract signing between Undisputed WWE Champion Antonio Cesaro and Bryan Danielson will take place!

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Back from break, the ring is cleared of The Cutting Edge set and it is Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose remain in the ring, the commentary team noting that during the break the WWE Board of Directors added two matches along with Bray Wyatt versus Randy Orton as Roman Reigns will face Dean Ambrose and Kevin Owens will take on Kane! "And, ladies and gentlemen, I can confirm that despite my uncertainty... Seth Rollins is indeed not cleared to compete tonight." Says Cole, Layfield quickly responding and telling Cole to lay off of Seth!

UNITED STATES CHAMPION DEAN AMBROSE DEF. ROMAN REIGNS (W/PAUL HEYMAN) IN A NON-TITLE MATCH » As soon as the bell rings, Ambrose leaps on to Reigns in the corner and pummels him with fist after fist to the face. Reigns uses his strength to chuck Ambrose across the ring and blasts him with an early spear! He covers the United States Champion only for Dean to get his foot on the bottom rope. Frustrated, Reigns storms around the ring and he pulls Ambrose back up, throwing him in to the corner. He goes for a spear in the corner, the 'Lunatic Fringe' moving out of the way! Reigns hits the steel post and crumbles to the outside, Heyman checking on him as a commercial break comes in. After the break away, Ambrose controls Reigns from the mat. He hits a series of shots to the face as Reigns gets up and goes off the ropes, returning right to a Samoan Drop! Reigns gets a near fall and starts to overpower his former rival, getting two count after two count. Heyman calls from the outside for his client to finish things and Reigns backs his way in to the corner, cocking his fist. Ambrose staggers up and turns to the Superman Punch, avoiding it! He rolls Reigns up quickly for the three!

Ambrose rolls out of the ring with a big smile across his face, snatching his United States Championship belt as the crowd cheers him on. Reigns sits up in the middle of the ring in shock, Heyman sliding beneath the ropes in disbelief himself. He puts his hands on his head, Reigns staring at his manager before taking a look at Ambrose as he makes his way towards the back with some momentum on his side heading in to Sunday at Money in the Bank!

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Back from break, a replay from the finish to the match moments ago is shown. Backstage, Undisputed WWE Champion Antonio Cesaro is seen laughing at the monitor over what just happened. Roman Reigns comes storming up, Paul Heyman trying to hold him back. "So let me get this straight!" He shouts, trying to get as close to Cesaro as he can. "I'm supposed to come out there every time you're in a jam and protect your ass but you aren't supposed to help me? Tell me how that works! Tell me!" Cesaro laughs, adjusting his title belt. He tells Reigns to calm down and eases Heyman's hand away from Reigns, saying that he would've helped him out there but Dean Ambrose pinned him so fast he didn't have a chance to. Reigns breaths heavily and Cesaro says that there is nothing to worry about, because Roman doesn't have to worry about getting pinned on Sunday. "You just have to climb a ladder and grab a briefcase over a bunch of other guys... I did it last year. It's not that hard... if you're Antonio Cesaro." He smiles and walks away, Reigns shaking his head as Heyman continues to plead with him to stay calm!

NIKKI BELLA (W/BRIE BELLA) DEF. NAOMI (W/DIVA'S CHAMPION AJ LEE) » The match gets underway, Naomi throwing Nikki to the mat repeatedly. She goes to lift Nikki but she rolls over with a sunset flip, getting a two count. Both women get to their feet and Nikki hits a hard kick to the gut, sending Naomi to the mat a few times. She gets overconfident, talking trash to AJ Lee on the outside. She turns right in to a kick to the gut from Naomi and is thrown face first in to the mat, Naomi taking total control of the match. Brie grabs a hold of her leg from the outside as she goes off the ropes, allowing Nikki to hit her with a big forearm smash to the face! AJ runs over to Brie and tackles her to the floor but in the mean time, Nikki lays Naomi out with the Rack Attack right in the middle of the ring! She hooks the leg for the pinfall.

The Verizon Center fans boo as AJ slides in to the ring, Nikki rolling out quickly. The Diva's Champion, angered, demands a microphone from ringside. "I don't care which one of you fake, plastic idiots it is... but I want one of you this Sunday. I want one of you to face me and I'll put the Diva's Championship on the line if I have to... because quite honestly... I am sick and tired of The Bella Twins. So which one of you is going to step up to the plate?" She stares at Brie and Nikki, the latter quickly hushing her sister as she goes to respond - taking a microphone from one of the crew members nearby. "I'll be more than happy to take the Diva's Championship away from you, AJ." She says with a smile, backing up the ramp with her sister.

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KEVIN OWENS (W/SAMI ZAYN AND SOLOMON CROWE) DEF. KANE » The bell sounds and after a short stare down, the two throw shots back and forth at each other. Kane surprises Owens and gets the upper hand with a knee to the gut, pummeling him with shot after shot to the chin. He misses on a big boot and Owens shows his strength with an inverted suplex, dropping the 'Big Red Monster' right on his head! Owens gets a near fall and forces Kane right back up by the hair, shoving him in to the corner in a seated position. He smacks Kane's face a few times, talking trash in the process. He points up to the briefcase displayed above the ring and crosses over to the other side of the ring, coming back with a huge cannonball splash that Kane manages to avoid! Owens lays on the mat, clutching his back. Kane takes him back up and turns things totally in his favor, hitting big boot after big boot and shot to the face after shot to the face. He goes for the Chokeslam but Crowe hops on to the apron, yelling at him! Kane shoves Owens back and steps right up to Solomon, missing on a punch. Zayn gets up on the other side of the ring and Kane charges at him, Sami avoiding him as well. The 'Big Red Monster' grows aggravated and turns right in to a huge knee to the gut, Owens displaying his strength with a huge powerbomb in the middle of the ring! He covers Kane for the three.

Owens gets on to his feet, ripping his arm away from the referee as he tries to hold it up to indicate him the winner. Zayn and Crowe come in to the ring slowly and they all circle Kane, seeming prepared to take him out. Before they have a chance to, however, The Hardy Boyz come storming down to the ring! Jeff and Matt leap in and take their rivals down with dropkicks that send them scurrying from the ring. Owens goes for a double clothesline but the brothers duck, Kane catching Owens on the turnaround with a big boot to the face! The leader of The Purge rolls out of the ring furious, kicking the steel steps! The Purge backs down as The Hardy Boyz motion for the WWE Tag Team Championships around their waist. Kane, meanwhile, reaches his hand above his head towards the briefcase before bringing both arms down to set off a pyro around the ring! The Purge stares from the ramp, the other three staring right back.

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Back from break, Renee Young is backstage along with Wade Barrett and The Commonwealth. She thanks them for the time and asks Barrett how he is feeling heading in to his match against AJ Styles this weekend in a two-out-of-three falls match for the Intercontinental Championship. "At Extreme Rules, AJ Styles used the Styles Clash to win... at Payback, AJ Styles used the Styles Clash to win... this Sunday, he can't use that dangerous move because I had it banned from the WWE." He chuckles, pointing to his head and saying he is smart. "If it weren't for that move that could have broken my neck, I would have never lost the Intercontinental Championship to AJ Styles in the first place and this Sunday at Money in the Bank... I'll prove that to be true. Not once, but twice." He smiles and heads off along with the rest of The Commonwealth, Rose staying behind. He stares at Renee and twirls her hair on his index finger, causing her to grow uncomfortable and walk away. "Shame, so pretty but so dull." He says before walking away to follow the rest of The Commonwealth.

In the parking lot, Seth Rollins is seen hobbling a bit. A limousine proceeds to pull in, causing Rollins to grow distracted by it. The vehicle comes in front of him and Rollins puts his hands on his hips, the driver coming around the limousine to open the door up, the Chairman of WWE Vince McMahon stepping out! The Washington D.C. crowd pops at his appearance as he smiles to Seth, saying it is nice to see him again. Rollins asks what he is doing here and McMahon throws his hands out, saying he is the Chairman! "Damn it, I do what I want around here!" He says, laughing and patting Rollins on the arm. "With a lack of authority figure around here, I'm going to be there for the contract signing between Bryan Danielson and Antonio Cesaro later on if you must know." Seth wishes him luck with that but he hopes he is watching Money in the Bank on Sunday because he is going to climb the ladder and win that match. McMahon wishes Seth luck right back and starts to head off, only to stop himself and ask Rollins if he feels like competing tonight. "What? No! Haven't you heard? I've got a heel injury... I can't compete tonight!" The Chairman looks off for a moment before saying that he better be able to compete this Thursday on Smackdown in a six man tag team match. Rollins looks around in disbelief, Vince saying that if he doesn't, he isn't in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match on Sunday. "So, this Thursday it will be Seth Rollins... teaming with Bray Wyatt and Kevin Owens... to take on Randy Orton, Dean Ambrose and Kane in a sort of... Money in the Bank preview." The Chairman walks away as Rollins is left with his jaw hanging, not able to stammer out a response!

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A promo video airs following the break for the Money in the Bank pay-per-view with the official theme song for the event, "Should've Known" by The Heroes Lie, in the background. The video indicates how winning Money in the Bank isn't just an opportunity - it is almost a guarantee, as all but one man to hold Money in the Bank has gone on to cash in and become World Champion. Money in the Bank takes place from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on June 29, 2014!

WADE BARRETT (W/THE COMMONWEALTH) DEF. KOFI KINGSTON » Barrett trash talks Kofi and pats him on the cheek, inviting him to exit the ring by kneeling on the middle rope. Kingston doesn't take it lightly and blasts Barrett with a big kick to the face! Barrett collapses to the outside and Kofi launches himself over the ropes, bringing Wade to the floor! Kingston gets fired up and tosses Barrett back in to the ring, only to get hit with Winds of Change. Barrett completely dominates Kingston and smacks him in the face repeatedly out of anger, eventually putting him away with a brutal Bullhammer Elbow. He covers Kingston for the three count.

Barrett gets to his feet and stands over Kingston, shouting at him. AJ Styles' music soon hits, Wade turning his head up the ramp. He storms over to the ropes and points to all his members of The Commonwealth to head up the ramp to stop Styles and they start to storm up. After a few moments, the crowd begins to cheer as the Intercontinental Champion comes in to the ring from behind with a smile across his face. Barrett looks around the arena confused and turns to a shot to the face with the title belt! The Verizon Center pops as Styles quickly makes his way out to the apron, setting up for the Spiral Tap! Before he has the chance to launch off the ropes, however, Damien Sandow yanks his leader from the ring, the fans booing as Styles hops up and down in the ring, knowing he was so close to landing his not-banned finisher on Barrett!

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BRAY WYATT (W/LUKE HARPER AND ERICK ROWAN) DEF. RANDY ORTON » The contest begins rough, both men hitting stiff shots at the other. Wyatt hooks a hold of the head but Orton powers out fast, dropping Wyatt to the mat repeatedly. Bray gets on to his knees after one big shot and starts to laugh, having had his lip busted open. "You wounded me, Randall! You wounded me!" He shouts, getting back to his feet. The two go at it some more and Wyatt gets the upper hand, throwing Orton in and out of the ring over and over, smashing his head in to the apron, announce table, steel steps and corners. The 'Viper' avoids a body splash in the corner and goes for the RKO, Bray shoving him back and rolling out of the ring. He laughs wildly and wags his finger, Orton angered as a commercial break comes. After the time away, Wyatt is in control of Orton and toys with him, trying to get in his head. Randy snaps and takes Bray down in to the corner, smashing him with forearms and kicks. He chucks him out to the apron and nails the rope hung DDT! As he gets poised for the RKO once again, Harper comes in to the ring only for Orton to strike him with the RKO! Rowan starts to come in to the ring but Orton also plants him with one! He snaps back on to his feet and spins right in to the grasp of Wyatt, whom plants him with Sister Abigail! He gets on to his knees and spreads his hands out, shouting to the crowd. "THE WHOLE WORLD IS IN MY HANDS!" He shouts, folding Orton's hands over his chest - much like The Undertaker - for the one, two, three.

Wyatt lets off of Orton and stirs on to his feet, stepping out of the ring slowly. He reaches underneath the ring and pulls out a ladder carefully, sliding it in to the ring. He goes in and sets it up, beginning the climb only to have Dean Ambrose come rushing down to the ring and stop him! The two of them begin to battle back and forth until Roman Reigns joins in on things. Kane and Kevin Owens also come down to the ring and the six go at it like crazy, spilling out of the ring. In the midst of everything, Seth Rollins comes running down to the ring! "Hey, I thought he was injured!" Shouts Cole as Rollins scurries his way up the ladder and to the briefcase! Before he can grab it, however, Owens shoves it down and Orton catches him with the RKO in mid-air! The crowd goes wild as the 'Apex Predator' gets back to his feet, throwing his arms around wildly. As the brawl continues on, tons of referees and officials come rushing to the ring to try and get order of things - all seven men having shown their desire to win on Sunday tonight!

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At ringside following the time away, the Money in the Bank card is ran down by Cole, Lawler and JBL. The Money in the Bank Ladder Match with Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Randy Orton, Bray Wyatt, Kane, Dean Ambrose and Kevin Owens; Antonio Cesaro defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Bryan Danielson; Dolph Ziggler faces John Cena in a number one contenders match; Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe put the WWE Tag Team Championships on the line against The Hardy Boyz; Diva's Champion AJ Lee defends against Nikki Bella; The 'Bulgarian Brute' Rusev battles the 'Big Guy' Ryback; and AJ Styles, the Intercontinental Champion, puts his belt on the line against Wade Barrett in a two-out-of-three falls match.

Backstage is Renee Young once again and she welcomes her guest, Ryback. He steps forward and Renee mentions how he is just six days away from his battle with Rusev, whom has yet to be pinned or made submit, and wants to know if he truly thinks he can be the one to stop him. "If the 'Big Guy' didn't think Rusev could be beat... it wouldn't be worth the time. But the 'Big Guy' knows Rusev can be beat and the guy to beat him is the 'Big Guy'." He chuckles, saying that Rusev is going to go down at Money in the Bank and his little run is going to be hit by the wrecking ball named Ryback. He laughs again and heads off as he is in action - next.

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RYBACK DEF. CURTIS AXEL » The bell rings and Axel steps right up to Ryback, mocking him a bit. The 'Big Guy' laughs and drops him with a clothesline! He hits Axel with a few more and a big power slam, calling for the finish already! He pulls Axel to his feet and delivers Shell Shocked right in the middle of the ring, covering him for the very easy one, two, three.

Ryback gets on to his feet and starts to celebrate with the crowd, starting up the 'Feed me more!' chant with the WWE Universe. As he is celebrating, Rusev comes in to the ring from behind and waits for him to turn around, letting out a yell before leaping up and dropping him with a huge kick to the face! The 'Bulgarian Brute' looks around the arena, yelling out to the Washington D.C. fans, a scowl across his face. He moves over to Ryback and stomps the back, setting up for the Accolade. Before he can lock it in, however, Ryback puts his hands in the way and uses all of his strength to get to his feet and push Rusev off him in to the corner! Ryback spins around and hits a series of shoulders to the gut, backing across the other side of the ring and pumping his arm up to the 'feed me more!' shouts of the crowd. He runs at the hero to the Russian Federation for the Meat Hook Clothesline only to have Rusev drop to the mat and roll out of the ring to avoid it, backing up to Lana as she stands at the bottom of the ramp. Ryback laughs and turns back around to see Axel getting up across the ring, dropping him with the Meat Hook instead! The D.C. crowd pops as Ryback gets to his feet, slapping his head with a laugh! He points to Rusev and vows to finish him this Sunday at Money in the Bank!

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John Cena's music hits upon the return to a very loud polarizing reaction from the crowd. He takes a look around the arena before marching down and in to the ring, playing up the fans to their usual 'Let's go Cena!', 'Cena sucks!' chant. He takes a microphone and pats it in his hand, saying that everywhere he goes he hears that chant and every time he does he has to remind the fans that he loves each and every one of them whether they like it or not. "Also, like it or not, I get to face Dolph Ziggler this Sunday at Money in the Bank and the winner of that match becomes the number one contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship." A cheer comes from the crowd as Cena mentions how back at Payback, Ziggler got the cheap win on him but this Sunday he doesn't plan on letting that happen again. He says that Dolph has been running his mouth, disrespecting him and disrespecting everyone in the WWE Universe. "And I've grown sick and tired of it... last week Dolph you smashed me in the face with a water bottle during our interview and that may not seem like much but I take that as full on disrespect. Let me put it simple for you, jack, you can keep on saying I haven't earned the opportunities I get but this Sunday I'm going to earn it by whooping your ass!" A big mixed reaction comes from the crowd as Cena intensely stares in to the main camera, Ziggler's music hitting after a few moments.

The 'Show Off' comes out to the stage but refuses to come down to the ring, laughing and having to hold himself up from speaking for a moment. "Whoop my ass, John?" He questions, throwing his hand up and shaking his head. "I'll give you credit where credit is do... you were one of the greatest WWE superstars of all time! Were. That's because nowadays you're just sucking up the spotlight from guys like me who deserve to have it! Your time is up, my time is now and the only person getting their ass whooped this Sunday at Money in the Bank is you, John!" The fans give a mixed reaction towards Ziggler as he stares down to the ring, Cena asking him if he is done, Dolph letting John respond. "I live by three things: Hustle, loyalty and respect. This Sunday, I'm going to hustle and bust my ass to kick yours. I'm gonna show my loyalty to these fans by living up to that word and damn it, I'll shake your hand before and after the match if you want because I respect you... that doesn't mean I like you and that doesn't mean I'm not going to adjust your attitude! And if you got a problem with that, jack, I got just one thing left to say to you! If you want some... come get some!" He chucks his microphone to the mat and storms around the ring, removing his hat and shirt - throwing them to the crowd! He motions for Dolph to come to the ring only for Ziggler to stop himself halfway down the ramp and just laugh, waving his hand in front of his face as if to say to Cena - 'You can't see me'! He makes his way towards the back, Cena left shaking his head at Ziggler not getting in the ring.

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THE RHODES BROTHERS DEF. R-TRUTH AND BO DALLAS » The match gets underway with Cody and Bo, the latter dropping Jeff to the mat over and over and getting overly confident. Rhodes gets frustrated quickly and begins a ruthless attack on Dallas in the corner, the official getting up to a count of four before Cody breaks it. He and Goldust work well as a unit, dominating Bo until he fights back against the veteran Goldust, making a hot tag to Truth. He comes in to the ring and plants both Rhodes Brothers to the mat over and over. He hits a corner clothesline to Goldust and sets up for the Axe Kick, only to have Goldust avoid it and Cody come up behind him, dropping him with Cross Rhodes! Cody keeps Dallas at bay on the apron as Goldust hooks the inside leg of Truth for the three count.

Cody and Goldust embrace each other, Goldust telling his little brother he is proud of him. He ascends to the second turnbuckle and throws his hands up to the crowd, Cody just simply exiting the ring and making his way towards the back as, although these two are victorious in their first match back as a team, Cody still seems to be a bit distraught.

Backstage, Chairman Vince McMahon is seen strutting in signature fashion down the halls as he mediates the contract signing between Antonio Cesaro and Bryan Danielson - next!

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'No Chance' hits coming back from the break, the WWE Universe rising on to their feet as Vince McMahon himself makes his way out, throwing his hands out with a smile. With his signature walk, he struts his way down and in to the ring standing behind the table set up in the ring. He holds up the contract from it and shows it to the crowd, thanking them for their reception. "Tonight... we sign the contract for the Undisputed WWE Championship match between the champion, Antonio Cesaro, and the challenger, Bryan Danielson." Boos come for the prior but the 'yes!' chants ring out for the latter. McMahon raises his eyebrows before continuing on. "But before we get down to that I'd like to make an announcement... I promised a few weeks back that I would find a new authority figure within the next month and damn it, I think I've found the right man for the job!" The WWE Universe is intrigued, McMahon saying that he plans to announce that new authority figure... this Sunday on the Money in the Bank Kickoff. Boos come towards the Chairman, whom tells the crowd they shouldn't be surprised by that one. "All you have to do is order the WWE Network for... $9.99... and you'll get to not only find out who the new authority figure is going to be around here but you get to see Money in the Bank in it's entirety! So, without further ado lets get down to business... please help me in welcoming Paul Heyman and the Undisputed WWE Champion... Antonio Cesaro!"

The music of the 'Swiss Superman' hits and he makes his way out, the title belt shining around his waist. Heyman follows behind him clapping, the two coming down to the ring and each shaking hands with the Chairman. Cesaro unhooks his title belt and raises it up to the crowd, boos coming hard down on him. He throws the championship over his shoulder, McMahon moving on to welcome the challenger, Bryan Danielson! The Verizon Center roars as he makes his way out, leading the 'Yes!' chants immediately as he hops his way down the ramp. He even goes around the ring a couple of times before getting on to the apron, staring Cesaro and Heyman down with a smile. He steps in to the ring and takes a seat, grabbing a microphone. He seems poised to say something but the crowd doesn't simmer down so he gets to his feet, pumping his index fingers in the air to get the crowd going some more! "How about you sit down and we get this under way, goat boy?" Cesaro says, slamming the microphone back down on the table as the WWE Universe boos him. Danielson slowly takes a seat and laughs, picking his microphone up - telling Cesaro that was a good insult, 'baldy'. A laugh comes from the crowd and Heyman calms his client down, excusing himself as he picks the mike up.

"Let's skip the charades here. Every single person in this arena knows that my name is Paul Heyman. Every single person in this arena knows that the man sitting next to me is the reigning, defending, Undisputed WWE Champion Antonio Cesaro... every single person in this arena knows that this Sunday my client will defeat Bryan Danielson and send him back home crying knowing that he couldn't get past the 'Swiss Superman' and his little miracle run after getting lucky against the 'Beast Incarnate' Brock Lesnar has come to an end!" Heyman leans across the table and stares right in to the eyes of Danielson. "I've been watching you for nine months now, Bryan. I watched as you faced Roman Reigns... I watched as you faced Brock Lesnar... I saw fear in those eyes every time and I saw you get decimated repeatedly and I promise you... OH I PROMISE YOU! THAT THIS SUNDAY ANTONIO CESARO WILL SWING YOU FROM ROPE TO ROPE, HIT YOU WITH UPPERCUT AFTER UPPERCUT AND NEUTRALIZE YOUR ASS AND PROVE TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON THAT DOUBTED HIM THAT THEY WERE WRONG AND ONCE AGAIN PAUL HEYMAN WAS RIGHT!" He throws his microphone down and slides the contract over to his client, Cesaro preparing to sign it only to stop himself and smile, taking the microphone. "You know, Bryan... that's not just Paul's opinion. That's a spoiler." He gives a wink and signs the contract, sliding it across the table as the D.C. crowd breaks in to a 'No!' chant in response.

"Wow, guys, those are some strong words." Danielson says, telling the two of them that he doesn't need strong words. "Because I have one strong word and these people know what it is so let me ask them the questions... do all of you think that I am going to reclaim the Undisputed WWE Championship this Sunday at Money in the Bank?" The expected response of 'Yes!' comes and Danielson keeps asking questions to the WWE Universe, ranging from if they think he will disappoint yet another 'Paul Heyman Guy' to if they think Heyman himself should shut his mouth before he grabs him by the tie like he did at WrestleMania XXX and does it for him. "Plain and simple, Antonio, I'm going in to Sunday with the WWE Universe behind me and that is all I need. I don't need a scumbag manager like Paul Heyman, I don't need a buddy like Roman Reigns and I don't need to cheat to win because I've got them... I've got them." He points all around the arena and signs the contract, standing up and handing it over to McMahon. Cesaro stands up slowly and raises his title over his head, throwing it on to the table before slapping Danielson across the face! Bryan quickly shoves him back and McMahon demands security as Bryan dives across the table, taking Cesaro down to the mat! Security rushes the ring and yanks Danielson away, Antonio rolling out of the ring while being held back by Heyman. He holds the Undisputed WWE Championship up over his head as Monday Night Raw comes to an end!

June 29, 2014 from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts

"Live on the WWE Network ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Money in the Bank Kickoff!" Says Renee Young for the introduction. "Joining me tonight on our expert panel is as always WWE legend Booker T, the 'Analyst' Alex Riley and the special guest panelist for tonight, Money in the Bank specialist, the 'Rated R Superstar' Edge! He gets a big pop and waves to the crowd with a smile. Renee thanks them all for joining her tonight on the panel and says that tonight is a big night as Money in the Bank always is where the future of the WWE can be completely changed! She mentions how Edge has won not one, but two Money in the Bank Ladder Matches and asks him, with that being the big feature of the night, what it is like to take that briefcase down from above the ring. "I won the first Money in the Bank Ladder Match nine years ago... and when I won it it felt so awesome. It felt so awesome because I knew that I could become a World Champion in a heartbeat and after waiting ten long months... I became WWE Champion." He says that winning Money in the Bank is the perfect opportunity for anybody looking to launch their career off to new heights, or guys near the end of their career - like he did his second time - to get that last shot at glory, that last shot to be at the top.

Renee moves forward to mentioning how not only can the future of the WWE be completely changed tonight, we can guarantee it as a new authority is to be announced any time by the WWE Chairman, Vince McMahon. After giving the reminder, Renee goes back to two weeks ago on Raw where Sheamus was taken out at the hands of Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe - The Purge. "Sheamus had to undergo surgery on his shoulder just a couple of days after and was ruled out of Money in the Bank and for the foreseeable future. There has been much speculation as to if Sheamus will be replaced in the match tonight but as far as we know at this moment, there is no eighth superstar named for the match and there very well may not be." Riley says he'd be willing to step up to the plate, or let Booker or Edge take it! They share a laugh and Edge reminds Riley about his neck, but he'd be more than happy to hit a spear on a couple of guys in that match that deserve it!

Renee says that tonight isn't just about Money in the Bank as the Undisputed WWE Championship is on the line as Antonio Cesaro, whom cashed in his Money in the Bank from last year at Payback earlier this month, defends against Bryan Danielson. She notes how he was revealed to be a new client of Paul Heyman and over the weeks leading up to tonight, he has shown himself to be quite the champion. "Yeah, Antonio Cesaro has always had the talent and I'll admit it, I've been one of the doubters." Says Booker, shrugging his shoulders to the confession. "I didn't think he could be capable of being Undisputed WWE Champion, but man he has gone out there and shown me he can be. I don't like the way he did it, but he did it." Edge agrees that he didn't necessarily believe in Cesaro at first but when you win Money in the Bank, anything is possible and he showed that. Riley calls Heyman a genius for taking somebody with as much talent as Cesaro and building him up with all that confidence. "He's had Brock Lesnar, Big Show, Roman Reigns... now he has Antonio Cesaro. Paul Heyman knows talent when he sees it and he knows how to get the best out of his clients!" As Renee prepares to move on for the predictions from the panel, 'No Chance' hits and she stops herself, sending things down to the ring as it appears Mr. McMahon is ready to give the big announcement of who the new authority is!


Who Is The New Authority?
Chairman Mr. McMahon Announces

The Chairman of the WWE makes his way out from the back with his signature walk, looking all around the arena. He plays the crowd up a bit and makes his way down and in to the ring, taking a microphone from ringside. He takes a moment to look around the TD Garden from the middle of the squared circle and thanks the WWE Universe. "A couple months back, Mick Foley was taken out. Mick Foley was taken out and after he rested a little bit I met with Mick and I asked him if he wanted to come back as the WWE Commissioner... unfortunately, Mick told me he just didn't feel comfortable with the risk of the environment right now and wanted to stay home with his family." He says that he respects the decision of Foley, but he has had to work very vigorously and hard to try and find a suitable replacement as an authority figure around here. McMahon says that he searched for weeks and weeks, having interview after interview and last week he finally found somebody. "I finally found somebody who has the passion for this job! I found somebody that know the ins and outs of the business and knows what it is like to be in a position of authority... somebody similar to Mick Foley when it comes to experience around here in the WWE. A lot of people love this peerson but a lot of people may...  well, don't. Hell, I've had my ups and downs with this person for a very long time now." The crowd grows curious as Vince asks them if they want to know who it is he is talking about, resulting in a big cheer in response! McMahon doesn't think it is good enough and asks once again, the Boston crowd cheering even louder! "Well then, without further ado... ladies and gentlemen, the new authority of the WWE is this man!" He gestures up the stage and after a few moments, "I'm back! And I'm better than ever!" is heard, the crowd roaring with a mixed reaction as Eric Bischoff himself makes his way out!

With a huge smile across his face, Bischoff gazes all around the arena. He comes down to the ring and throws his hands up to the crowd while on the apron before coming in, shaking hands with McMahon. The Chairman gives a clap as Bischoff steps forward and, with a grin, takes a bow to the crowd. McMahon hands his microphone over and exits the ring, Bischoff giving him a nod before turning back towards the WWE Universe. "Did you guys see that one coming?" He questions to a pop. "For those of you that are newer to the program and don't know me... my name is Eric Bischoff and not only was I the reason WCW brought the WWE to the brink during the Monday Night Wars, I was the greatest General Manager in the history of Monday Night Raw!" The TD Garden keeps the cheers going for Bischoff, a chant of his name even breaking out. Eric smiles and says that he isn't used to being cheered and having his name chanted but after a while, it seems that people seem to come around. He says that things have changed the past nine years since he was literally thrown in the dumps and taken away, but one thing has really changed. "That one thing that has really changed is that the authority around here has really sucked without me around!" He throws his hands up and says that it is true and that he is just stating facts. He goes down the list of people that have been in charge since he left from Triple H to Mick Foley to Vickie Guerrero to guest hosts every single week that know nothing about the business. "And don't even get me started on Mike Adamle..." He says with a groan, rubbing his hand across his face before composing himself. "But that's all going to change! You see, I know everything there is to know about this business. I know all the ins, the outs, the oldest tricks in the books and I don't plan on letting anyone getting one over on me. I don't plan on letting anyone disrespect me. I plan on making cash for this company by being a great decision maker and you know what creates cash? Controversy." He snickers and says that sold a big-time selling book called 'Controversy Creates Cash' and that isn't just a saying! While he claims that he will be fair and just, more than he was before, he will be just as innovate and won't be afraid to make tough decisions. "So ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the second coming of General Manager Eric Bischoff!" His music hits and he exits the ring, making his way to the back with a big smile.

A promo video airs for programming coming soon only to the WWE Network.

Returning from the advertising, Renee Young has a look of shock across her face. "Wow guys! Eric Bischoff is the new Commis-- excuse me, General Manager, of the WWE!" Booker T says that he is in shock but Bischoff really does know the business in and out and even though things were quite hectic with him around the last time, but he thinks that with the times being different things will go much more smoothly. Edge says that he had a good working relationship with Bischoff and he isn't wrong when he says 'controversy creates cash' because it damn sure does. "I mean, I've made a career off controversy anyway." He says with a laugh, Riley saying it is great to see somebody with a lot of experience getting the nod to be the authority around here and he wishes Bischoff the best of luck. Renee says that is all the time we have for the Money in the Bank Kickoff but they will be here later on during the event but for now, it is time to sigs off as it is indeed time for WWE Money in the Bank! The cameras fade for the start of the show.

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$$ WWE MONEY IN THE BANK $$ JUNE 29, 2014 FROM THE TD GARDEN IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS $$ WWE MONEY IN THE BANK $$

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A promo video begins with the official theme song for Money in the Bank, "Should've Known" by The Heroes Lie, in the background. Highlights from past Money in the Bank Ladder Matches through the years are shown, a voice over stating that nine years ago, a match was created that defines opportunity. "WWE superstars climb the ladder throughout their entire career, rung by rung. Tonight, as they reach the top, the opportunity of a lifetime within their grasp... inside the Money in the Bank Briefcase." As images of all the competitors for tonight are shown, it also highlights their fights with ladders throughout the weeks. The video moves on, going back to last year's Money in the Bank even where Antonio Cesaro won the briefcase, cashing in just four weeks ago at Payback on Bryan Danielson. "But some times..." The voice over says coming back in. "That opportunity leads you down a dark path." Cesaro's alignment with Paul Heyman is highlighted next, with Cesaro claiming that Heyman was the only one to ever believe in him, with Danielson stating that he sold his soul to the devil to become a champion, but he will not walk out the winner in their rematch. The video fades out with the Money in the Bank briefcase hung above the ring in focus. The voice over comes back one last time: "And now... WWE Network presents... Money in the Bank!"

The cameras come live in to the TD Garden from Boston, Massachusetts as Michael Cole leads the announce team alongside Jerry 'The King' Lawler and John Bradshaw Layfield! Tonight, a window of opportunity for seven men as Money in the Bank hangs above the ring for one man to take and guarantee himself an Undisputed WWE Championship match at any time in the next year! "But also, we have multiple championship matches!" Says Lawler with excitement, JBL saying he is pumped up for this event and says that he's also pumped up to see Eric Bischoff back as the WWE General Manager! Cole shifts things over to the Spanish announce team, Marcelo Rodriguez and Carlos Cabrera! After they give their bit, the bell sounds as Justin Roberts stands in the ring. "The following contest is a two out of three falls match and it is for the Intercontinental Championship!" The crowd cheers, quickly turning to boos, as Wade Barrett's music hits - the leader of The Commonwealth coming out with his entire group in tow, only for referee Chad Patton informing Barrett as he gets to the ring that his stable is banned from ringside! After some argument, Patton says if they do not go to the back, Barrett will be disqualified. The 'King of the Commonwealth' runs his hands over his head, frustrated, before telling the group to go, which they do solemnly.

Two-out-of-Three Falls Match for the Intercontinental Championship
AJ Styles(c) vs Wade Barrett

The bell rings, the two circling around a bit. Barrett shakes his fist, talking trash. He steps forward and Styles offer a lock up, only for Barrett to jerk back and hit him with a brutal kick to the gut. He follows up with a series of knees and backs Styles in to the corner, pummeling him with elbows to the side of the head. He backs off as the referee gets to a count of four and laughs. "You don't have your precious Styles Clash! What are you going to do now!?" He says, stepping back up only to have the Intercontinental Champion grab the ropes and leap off the mat, pushing him back with a kick to the face. Styles hops on to the second rope and dives off with a huge tornado DDT! He hooks both legs up on Barrett, but he powers out at two. Both men get back up and Styles holds on to the back of Barrett's head, hitting him with multiple forearms to the face. He flies off the ropes and comes storming back right in to the Winds of Change! Barrett gets to his feet and holds his fists in the air, hopping up and down in early celebration. He snickers and forces Styles back to his feet by his arm, whipping him in to the corner before plastering him with a clothesline that leads to a near fall. Frustrated, Barrett rolls out of the ring and take Styles' leg, wrapping it around the steel post brutally! The Intercontinental Champion yells out in pain, rolling across the ring while cradling his lower leg. Barrett comes back in to the ring laughing over it and stomps right down on the calf! He keeps doing it until AJ gets in to the corner, driving a knee in to the face. "Come on, AJ! Come on! Stand up, will you?" He kicks the leg again but Styles uses the ropes to pull himself up, hitting a kick with his good leg only to collapse on to one knee due to his other leg giving out. Barrett takes advantage of the situation and takes Styles by the neck and tights, charging across the ring and throwing him upside down in to the turnbuckles! Wade drags him back to the middle of the ring and goes for the pin, AJ kicking out just before the three. "Come on, ref!" Barrett says as he gets to his feet, backing him up in to the ropes and jabbing his finger in to his chest. "First you ban The Commonwealth from ringside, now you're counting slow! What do you have against me!? What do you have against the true king?" Patton warns Barrett he will disqualify him, Styles coming up from behind and rolling him up - getting a very close two count! Barrett rises on to his feet fast, kicking Styles in the chest as he starts to get up, shoving him off the ropes and catching him on his shoulders - hitting Wasteland! He hooks the leg and, somewhat surprisingly, gets the three. Barrett leads 1-0.

Barrett hops back up and once again pumps his fist to the crowd with a laugh. He backs up to the corner and waits for Styles to stir and for Patton to let the match keep going. Barrett slowly inverts his elbow pad, winding his arm up and getting the crowd anxious. As Styles gets to his feet, Barrett rushes at him for the Bullhammer only for AJ to duck and with all his might hit the Pele Kick! He holds on to his bad leg afterward, Barrett rolling underneath the ropes and to the floor. He checks his mouth for blood and staggers back to his feet, AJ shocking him by launching himself over the top rope and in to him! Both men crash in to the barricade and remain laid out for the moment, the count beginning from inside the ring. At six, Barrett gets to his feet and he shoves Styles back in to the barricade before rolling in to the ring. AJ hobbles back in just in time at nine and Barrett thinks he has won, not realizing he is back in the ring! He turns around and sees Styles on his feet in the corner, missing a big boot and getting caught in the ropes. Styles throws Barrett head first down in to the mat and lets him get to his knees before dropping him with a hard DDT. Barrett rolls over and Styles gets out to the apron, grabbing a hold of the top rope. The crowd cheers as it seems he is prepared to go for the Spiral Tap, only to stop himself and shake his leg, clearly unsure if he can hit it. Instead, he goes to the top rope and lets Barrett get to his feet before leaping off for a crossbody, only to have Wade catch him, toss him up on to his shoulders and hit a second Wasteland! Barrett hooks the inside leg, Styles finding some way to kick out and keep the match from ending! Barrett slaps his hands in to the mat repeatedly and rolls out of the ring quickly, shoving the timekeeper aside. He snatches up the steel chair and folds it up, sliding in to the ring with it. Styles staggers on to his feet with the ropes and Barrett storms up to him, swinging the chair down only for the champion to avoid it - the chair bouncing off the top rope and hitting Barrett in the face! The crowd pops as Styles takes the opportunity to hit a backslide pin on Wade, getting the three count off of Barrett's mistake! Styles and Barrett tied 1-1.

Barrett gets on to all fours and shakes his head, looking to the referee for answers as to what happened. Patton explains that Styles won the second fall and it infuriates Barrett. He looks to Styles as he gets up in the corner and he rushes at him, hitting a clothesline. He delivers a series of shoulders to the gut and works the leg after throwing AJ to the mat. He stomps on it a bit and pats his elbow, winding his arm up once again. Styles gets to his feet and ducks the Bullhammer, running off the ropes and coming back with a desperate dropkick. Hobbling, he gets back up and hits the Pele Kick as Barrett comes right back at AJ! The champion rolls out to the apron and gets his way to the top rope slowly, Barrett getting up before he has a chance to leap off and falling in to the ropes, causing AJ to have his legs fall out from under him! The crowd gives an 'ooh' as Wade runs up to Styles and blasts him with the Bullhammer Elbow! Styles crumbles off on to the apron and Barrett yanks him back in, deciding he hasn't done enough as he doesn't go for the pin. Laughing, the leader of The Commonwealth gets to his feet and winds his arm up again, backing to the other side of the ring slowly. "Come on, AJ! COME ON!" He shouts, letting the Intercontinental Champion get up in the corner. He turns and walks right in to Barrett storming at him, ducking the Bullhammer again and hooking the waist - pushing Barrett face first in to the corner, hitting a big spin kick to the gut followed by a huge neckbreaker! He gets back up and goes to the top rope once again carefully and slowly, Barrett getting back to his feet before the leap once again and getting on to the second rope, throwing shots at the face. Styles wobbles a bit but comes back with a forearm to the face. The two go back and forth but AJ gets the upper hand, hitting direct elbows to the forehead over and over! Barrett looks dazed as AJ pulls back and he falls to the mat! Styles stands up straight and looks all around the TD Garden before delivering the Spiral Tap! He hooks both legs up and gets the one, two, three!

Winner of the match 2-1 and still Intercontinental Champion, AJ Styles (16:34)

The Boston crowd pops as Styles staggers back to his feet, falling right up in to the ropes not able to stay up with his bad leg. Chad Patton checks on him and Styles assures he is alright, having his arm raised as the victor. He drops to the mat and hobbles his way up the ramp, holding the Intercontinental Championship up high over his head as he has put Wade Barrett away for the third pay-per-view in a row, this time in two-out-of-three falls. Barrett, meanwhile, sits in the corner of the ring in anger.

The cameras pan backstage to show Eric Bischoff shaking hands with many people backstage and chatting in the process. He makes his way down the halls and comes up to a door with his name on it, taking a deep breath before entering his office. As he comes all the way in, however, he sees Paul Heyman sitting on the couch with a smile with Undisputed WWE Champion Antonio Cesaro right next to him. The two of them rise and Bischoff asks if he can help them. Heyman introduces Cesaro to Bischoff, whom shakes his hand. "Mr. Bischoff, we've had our differences in the past but that's all behind us now..." Heyman says, putting his hand on Cesaro's shoulder. "You see, I'm no longer interested in holding the job you have like I was back in the day. I am interested in managing the top talent in the WWE and I am managing the current reigning, defending Undisputed WWE Champion... Antonio Cesaro. I just wanted to be the first to drop by and welcome you back while also introducing you to the man you're going to have as the number one guy in Eric Bischoff's WWE for a long, long time." Cesaro smiles and nods in agreement, telling Bischoff that he is fortunate he has a champion he can be proud of. "That is... if you don't lose to Bryan Danielson later on tonight." Bischoff responds with a smile, causing Heyman and Cesaro to scowl in response and storm out of the office, Bischoff laughing as they leave and turning back to the television.

Singles Match

Rusev with Lana vs Ryback

The match begins and the two stare each other down, stepping forward slowly. Rusev shouts in his native tongue, pointing towards the back to seemingly offer Ryback an out already. The 'Big Guy' laughs in response and instead slaps his head, calling Rusev 'stupid' before pummeling him with a big punch to the face! He levels Rusev with a series of strikes and hits one big one that sends the 'Bulgarian Brute' through the ropes! Rusev stumbles about and, frustrated, slams his hands off the steel steps. He gets back on to the apron slowly and gets back in to the ring, circling around before locking up with Ryback in the middle. Rusev hooks the head and flips Ryback to the mat, yelling at him as he stands over him. The crowd breaks in to a 'U-S-A!' chant and Rusev grows irritated by it, Ryback sending a big kick to the gut! He gets to his feet and throws punch after punch before hitting off the ropes and hitting a shoulder block that bounces Rusev off the ropes, Ryback catching him on the return and using all of is might to hit a belly to belly suplex! The crowd cheers as he goes for the pin, getting a two count that is too close for comfort for Rusev - whom gets to his feet quickly in the corner. Ryback steps over to him and gets hit with a swift kick to the gut, followed by an elbow straight down to the back of the neck. He throws Ryback in to the corner shoulder first and steps out to the apron, hanging it up on the ropes. Referee Rod Zapata orders Rusev back in to the ring and he listens, getting close to Zapata and scaring him off. He turns back to Ryback and walks up to him, being tackled to the mat with a thesz press! The crowd pops again as Ryback grabs the back of the neck, slamming Rusev's head in to the mat over and over again! "Come on you big dumb bitch! Get up!" He shouts, even smacking Rusev in the face to a pop. He pulls him back to his feet and hits a couple of shoulders to the chest, Rusev displaying his strength and catching him on one - flipping him on to his shoulders to deliver a Samoan drop! He goes for the pin, Ryback powering out just at the last moment. Lana slaps her hands on the mat to cheer Rusev on and he gets to his feet, pulling at his hair and letting out a yell. He storms up to Ryback in the corner as he gets up and pulls him off the mat, dropping him across the top rope. Rusev gets ruthless and puts his hands across the back, throwing knee after knee after knee to the chest! Zapata gets to a four count and the 'Bulgarian Brute' backs away with his hands up. Ryback stands back up on the apron and Rusev runs forward, leaping for his signature kick only for Ryback to avoid it and let him get caught on the ropes. Ryback moves back to the steel post before running forward with the Meat Hook Clothesline! Rusev falls back in to the ring and Ryback drops to a knee, shaking the cobwebs. He gets back in to the ring and turns to the crowd, crossing his arms. "FINISH! IT!" He shouts, taking Rusev up by the neck and hair, lifting him off the mat slightly only to not be able to get him up to his shoulder. Rusev kicks his legs on a third attempt and ducks a clothesline, blasting Ryback with the leaping kick to the face! Rusev quickly takes advantage of the opening and stomps the lower back, applying the Accolade immediately after! Ryback yells in pain and frustration, trying to get out of the hold. Rusev keeps it on tight, however, wrenching back even harder. Ryback finally starts to get his legs underneath him, getting one foot up to start getting Rusev off of him. The strength of the 'Hero to the Russian Federation' is too much to hold, however, and Ryback's leg falls out beneath him, forcing him to have no choice but to tap out.

Winner of the match via submission, Rusev (7:23)

The TD Garden boos heavily as Rusev doesn't let go of the hold, Ryback not tapping any longer. With Lana just standing on the steel steps, watching with a smile, Rusev keeps pulling away at the hold until Ryback's body goes limp. She comes in to the ring and even with Zapata trying to pry Rusev's hands off, she is the only one that can get him to break it. He lets up and stands up straight, looking down at Ryback. Rusev pounds on his chest repeatedly and lets out a big yell, the Russian flag coming down from above the ring. The boos come down even stronger at the sight as Rusev grows a slight grin across his face at the reaction, pounding his chest some more as Lana places the Gold Star Medal around the neck of Rusev. The duo exit the ring as Zapata is left trying to wake Ryback as he remains motionless on the mat.

Backstage, Byron Saxton is standing by and introduces his guests at this time: Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe - The Purge. He thanks the trio for their time and says that all three of them are involved in some pretty big matches as Owens goes in to Money in the Bank while Crowe and Zayn are set to defend their WWE Tag Team Championships against The Hardy Boyz in just a few moments. "So my question for the three of you is what your plans are going in to your respective matches here tonight." He turns the microphone to them and Owens steps up, arms crossed to his chest. "Simple. We do what we have been doing since we showed up the night after WrestleMania... we destroy anyone in our path. We do what it takes to get to the top and anybody that dares get in our way... they just end up being another casualty to The Purge." Crowe leans forward and says that The Hardy Boyz are just stepping stones to himself and Zayn and they will, just like at Payback, fall to them tonight. Zayn agrees, placing his elbow on Owens' shoulder. "After Jeff and Matt are destroyed by The Purge... the other six men in the ring with Kevin Owens later will be destroyed as well. Then it will be just a matter of time before The Purge stands atop of the WWE Universe." Zayn pats Owens on the back, heading off with Crowe.

WWE Tag Team Championships
Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe(c) vs The Hardy Boyz

After some discussion from both teams, Zayn and Jeff decide to start things off and the bell rings. They circle around before coming to the middle, Zayn shooting the legs only for Jeff to hold the ropes and pull back, hitting a leg drop across the back of the neck. He gets back up and forces Zayn to his feet, tossing him in to the corner and hitting boots to the gut. Jeff hops on to the second rope and looks to the crowd, hitting the ten punches with the fans counting along. Jeff leaps down and runs across to the other corner, coming back to a huge dropkick to the face from Zayn! The champion quickly mounts over Sami and hooks a hold of the head and neck, wrenching away. He drags Jeff back to his feet and shoves him in to the corner, showing some disrespect with a slap across the face! The crowd gives an 'ooh' as Jeff runs forward for a clothesline, Sami ducking it and tagging in Crowe, whom leaps over the ropes and drops Jeff with a huge clothesline of his own! He stares Matt down and breaths heavily, hooking the leg of Jeff for a near fall. Crowe forces him up and chucks him off the ropes, hitting a knee on the comeback. Solomon takes a moment before throwing himself off the ropes, coming back for a bulldog only to have Jeff pull himself back and let him crash to the mat, hitting him with multiple clotheslines as he gets back up. Jeff runs to the corner and hits Whisper in the Wind! He goes for the pin but gets just a count of two. They both get up and Jeff ducks a shot, hitting an inverse atomic drop before tagging in Matt, whom steps in and along with his brother flips Crowe over their shoulders and to the mat. Matt goes for the pin, getting another two count for his team. He drags Crowe up and hits him with a series of shots to the face, rocking him back in to the corner. He gets hit with a boot to the face and Solomon leaps on to the second rope, diving off with a bulldog that garners him a near fall as well. Crowe crawls to his corner and makes the tag to Zayn, whom storms in and runs right at Jeff - dropkicking him off the apron. He rolls out to the apron and flips over the ropes in to Matt, going for the pin which results in another count of two. Zayn gets back up in frustration and lets Matt get up outside on the apron, charging at him with a dropkick that floors him in to the barricade! Zayn gets to his feet and looks to Crowe, stepping up to him and making a tag. He goes off the ropes, however, charging across the ring with a dive through the ropes as Matt that he manages to avoid! Matt steps back up to the ring and Crowe leans between the ropes, being stunned by a running kick from the apron by Jeff! Matt hops back in to the ring and rolls him up for a close two count, both men getting up and Matt hitting a huge kick to the gut, following up with the Twist of Fate! The crowd cheers as Matt hooks both legs up, Crowe just barely kicking out at two! The Boston fans are surprised, just as much as Matt, as he sits up shaking his head. He gets to his feet and drags Crowe in to the corner, making a tag to Jeff. The high flyer of the brothers makes his way to the top rope but sees Zayn getting up on the outside and instead dives off with a Swanton Bomb in to the standing Zayn! Jeff staggers right back to his feet and uses the barricade to keep himself up. He stumbles back over to the ring and rolls in, getting to his feet in the corner. Crowe comes storming at him and hits his signature corner clothesline! Matt walks across the apron and heads over to Solomon, the two trading shots from in and out of the ring! As Matt hooks the head between the ropes and raises his hand up for the Twist of Fate, Zayn comes up from behind and clips Matt's legs out from under him! He takes Matt by the neck and throws him shoulder first in to the steel steps, Jeff getting up behind Crowe and running up for Whisper in the Wind, Solomon moving out of the way and letting Jeff land on his feet. As Jeff comes forward, Crowe hits a mule kick and spins around with a bicycle kick, following up by leaning up against the ropes taking a moment before dropping down on Jeff with the pendulum splash! He hooks the legs for the three!

Winners of the match and still WWE Tag Team Champions, Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe (9:12)

Crowe gets back on to his feet, leaning back in to the ropes with a grin. Referee John Cone retrieves the WWE Tag Team Championship belts, handing them over to Crowe and Zayn - whom rip them away as they exit the ring area. As they go up the ramp, Matt rolls in to the ring to check on his brother. "Like them or not, these guys are impressive!" Says JBL, the tag champions looking to each other. Zayn nudges Crowe and they turn back to the ring, rushing back in! Cone tries to keep them back but they drag Matt to his feet, throwing him in to the corner, Zayn holding him in place for Crowe to hit his signature clothesline! Zayn follows with the Helluva Kick! Matt rolls out of the ring, Zayn and Crowe turning their attention over to Jeff and throwing him through the ropes. They follow after him and remove the top of the steel steps, lifting Jeff off the floor on their shoulders before slamming him down on to the steps! The crowd boos as Matt crawls around the ring, trying to get to his brother. Zayn and Crowe nod to each other and push Jeff off the steps, pulling Matt off to deliver the exact same fate to him! Referee John Cone and multiple officials come over and keep The Purge back as they laugh at their destruction, patting each other on the chest as they walk away, scooping their title belts from the floor as they make their way back up the ramp - holding them up high over their head to the crowd as Jeff and Matt Hardy remain motionless next to the ring, the officials calling for help.

A promo video airs for the next upcoming WWE pay-per-view, Battleground: King of the Ring, behind the official theme song for the event, "Survival" by Eminem. The voice over notes how the King of the Ring tournament has led to many of WWE legends being born, bringing superstars careers to new levels. Now, King of the Ring takes place on the Battleground... live on July 20, 2014 from Tampa, Florida on pay-per-view and the WWE Network!

Back live in the arena, Jeff and Matt Hardy are each being put on stretchers while cringing in pain. Michael Cole says that he hopes that The Hardy Boyz are alright after the assault at the hands of The Purge, and he sends it up to the Kickoff Panel hosted by Renee Young along with Booker T, Alex Riley and the 'Rated R Superstar' Edge. "Wow, guys, once again... The Purge has shown how dangerous they are and not only did they defeat The Hardy Boyz but they may have very well severely injure them... hopefully they are alright." Edge notes how he has obviously known Jeff and Matt for a long time and he hopes that they are alright, saying he is glad he is retired right now after seeing what The Purge can do! Renee moves forward and says that we still have plenty to get to tonight including the Money in the Bank Ladder Match and she wants to hear the predictions from the panel. "Well, y'know, there are seven guys that could very well walk out as Mr. Money in the Bank." Says Booker, taking a moment while looking over some of the papers on the table. "Y'know, I'm gonna go with with back to back big pay-per-views for Paul Heyman Guys and pick Roman Reigns!" The crowd gives a mixed reaction and Booker just throws his hands up with a laugh, saying he just has a feeling. Riley says that he has a feeling too, but it isn't for Roman Reigns. "I'm going with the guy that did the unthinkable and ended The Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania... Bray Wyatt!" Edge shrugs his shoulders and says that this could go anyway but he thinks he is going to go with somebody that has been pushed down like he was back when he first won Money in the Bank, he is going with Dean Ambrose. Renee says that is all the time they have here tonight from the Money in the Bank Kickoff set and she sends things back down to ringside as coming up next it is the number one contenders match to the Undisputed WWE Championship!

Number One Contenders Match to the Undisputed WWE Championship

Dolph Ziggler vs John Cena

Charles Robinson calls for the bell, Cena and Ziggler staring each other down from opposite sides of the ring. They circle around a bit before coming to the middle, Dolph showing the ultimate sign of disrespect by spitting in Cena's face! The TD Garden gets very rambunctious as Cena wipes away the saliva from his face, smiling and taking Ziggler down to the mat! He mounts on top of him and unloads with fist after fist to the head! Ziggler scrambles away and rolls out of the ring, stumbling up to the barricade to catch his breath. He turns to Cena charging at him and gets clotheslined over the barricade and in to the crowd! Cena is all fired up and throws his hands up and down to the crowd. "I deserve this! You all deserve this!" He drags Ziggler over the barricade and chucks him back in to the ring, following only for Dolph to get up first and kick him right in the face as he starts to get up! Ziggler goes for the early pin attempt, Cena powering out at two. The 'Show Off' sits Cena up and applies a chokehold, pulling away at it while trying to slow the match down a bit. John uses his strength to get himself and Dolph up on their feet, pulling Ziggler up off the mat and on to his shoulders! He seems poised to hit the Attitude Adjustment, Ziggler flipping off and landing on to his feet, hitting a big swift one to the gut. He hits off the ropes and returns for the Fame Asser, Cena moving out of the way and clotheslining Ziggler over the ropes and to the floor. Cena marches around the ring, throwing his hands up and down to keep his hometown crowd going. Dolph runs his hands through his hair and slaps his hands off the steel steps repeatedly, kicking the barricade. He snatches a microphone away from ringside and breaths heavily in to it, Robinson getting to a count of five. "Shut your mouth, lil Naitch, I know the damn count! I just wanted to let Boston know that John Cena's father is right here in the front row..." He points over to him sitting there and he stands up, staring Ziggler down as he steps up to him. Cena steps up to Robinson and puts his hands up, rolling out of the ring and stepping up to Dolph only to get elbowed. Ziggler proceeds to take Cena's father and drag him over the barricade, the crowd booing! Cena makes the save, however, clubbing Ziggler across the back before chucking him face first in to the steel post! He checks on his father and gets him back in to his seat, a fire in his eyes! He storms back over to Ziggler and throws him back in to the ring, following after him and lifting him off the mat - slamming the 'Show Off' in to the corner. Cena thrusts his shoulder in to the gut repeatedly and backs up, throwing a fist that Ziggler ducks, rolling him up with the tights as he had done to win at Payback, getting a very close count of two! Dolph pops back on to his feet and lets Cena rise before dropping him with a very hard Zig Zag! He hooks both legs, shaking his head up and down for the one, two, thre- Cena kicks out! "WOW! HOW CLOSE WAS THAT!?" Exclaims Cole on commentary, Ziggler sitting up in disbelief with his hands on his head. He pulls at his hair and slams his hands in to the mat over and over, getting back to his feet. He backs up in to the corner and leaps on to the second rope, letting Cena rise before leaping off with a crossbody - Cena catching hold of him and turning to the crowd with a scowl across his face. With a yell, he flips Dolph on to his shoulders one again, this time executing on the Attitude Adjustment! A very loud mixed reaction comes from the crowd as Cena rolls himself on to Ziggler, hooking the inside leg for what ends up a very, very close count of two! Cena's eyes widen as he looks up to Robinson in disbelief, questioning the count only to be re-assured of it.

Cena gets on to his feet slowly and takes his time regrouping, kneeling down as Ziggler gets up via the ropes. Cena goes for the AA yet again, Dolph throwing elbow after elbow to the head to get himself down. He bounces off the ropes and returns with a leaping hook of the head, John struggling to try and keep Ziggler from doing anything. After a struggle of spinning around the ring a bit, Dolph lets out a frustrated yell and brings Cena to the mat with a big DDT! He goes for the pin, flopping his arm across the chest for a near fall. Ziggler rolls away to the ropes and once again staggers his way to his feet, his legs folding underneath him as he takes some deep breaths. He gets back up and goes after Cena in the corner with a big splash. He ducks a fist and goes for the Zig Zag, Cena holding on to the ropes to keep himself from being yanked down. He stumbles to the ropes and hits off of them, coming back to Dolph with a shoulder block. He hits another one, this time leaping up. Cena follows with a spinout slam and raises his hand up high to another mixed reaction, waving it in front of his face over Ziggler before delivering the Five Knuckle Shuffle! He goes for the Attitude Adjustment once again, Ziggler rolling down the back and going for a schoolboy pin only to have Cena flip him over and get up, tripping him down to the mat and applying the STF! With a yell, Cena yanks away at the hold! Ziggler reaches his hands out, trying to find his way towards the ropes but is stuck in the middle of the ring. As soon as Dolph gets his arms underneath him and starts to go towards the ropes, Cena gets up and drags him right back to the middle of the ring, applying the hold once again! Ziggler reaches out again, slamming his fist in to the mat in frustration. Opening and closing his hands, he reaches above him and starts to dig at the forehead and eyes of Cena, whom keeps having to pull back. Ziggler digs his elbows in to the mat and works all the way over to the ropes, hugging a hold of them! Robinson gets to a count of three before Cena falls back in disbelief, putting his hands over his face. He gets back up slowly and waits for Ziggler to as well, taking him by the arm and nailing a hard clothesline. Cena staggers over to the ropes and goes out to the apron, making his way to the top rope. Ziggler gets on to his hands and knees and Cena leaps off for a leg drop, Dolph moving out of the way! He gets to his feet and walks around Cena, hitting a hard low superkick to the chin! He throws his hands up and down, yelling for John to get to his feet. He finally does and the Zig Zag is attempted by the 'Show Off', Cena once again holding on to the ropes! He ducks a superkick as soon as Ziggler gets up, spinning him around and delivering a huge Attitude Adjustment! The TD Garden pops with a mixture of cheers and boos, Cena quickly hooking both legs up with confidence, resulting in him getting the one, two, three!

Winner of the match via pinfall, John Cena (15:50)

The TD Garden, once again, gives a big mixed reaction as Cena gets to his feet, raising his hands up in signature taunt. He pounds on his chest as the replay to the finish of the match is shown a few times. "Ladies and gentlemen, Dolph Ziggler can't say anything about John Cena not earning his opportunity here tonight!" Cena stands over Ziggler and gives him a "You can't see me!" and a wave in front of his face, exiting the ring and hugging his father in the front row. He makes his way up the ramp and holds his hands up in signature taunt once more, giving a salute to his hometown crowd.

A promo video airs for programming coming soon only to the WWE Network.

The cameras cut backstage to Byron Saxton, introducing his guests at this time, Paul Heyman and the Undisputed WWE Champion Antonio Cesaro. The two step forward, smiles across their faces. Saxton thanks them for their time before Cesaro's match and asks if they believe they can get the job done tonight as Cesaro has, it seems, lacked to prove himself since becoming champion earlier this month. "Lacked to prove himself?" Heyman questions in disgust. "Antonio Cesaro cashed in his Money in the Bank at Payback and he won the Undisputed WWE Championship. He did what the likes of Edge have done! He did what the likes of CM Punk have done! He did what the likes of Batista and Wade Barrett and The Miz and all the big names have done! Bryan Danielson himself have done... that's the privilege of what tonight has to offer... opportunity. While people like you, Mr. Saxton, have doubted my client he has gone on to become world champion and not only that he has won ever since, so don't be bringing up a lack of proving himself to us." Saxton says that with all due respect, Antonio has had a lot of assistance from Roman Reigns over the past few weeks. Cesaro scoffs, mumbling under his breath. "Roman Reigns...? Who needs Roman Reigns as back up when he can't get the job done? At least I've become champion!" Heyman tries to calm his client down, saying that they don't need to be getting worked up before the match. The two head off.

A promo video airs, dating back to Money in the Bank in 2012 where Bryan Danielson won the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, going on to cash in ahead of time at WrestleMania 29 on Dolph Ziggler and become the World Heavyweight Champion. Later in the year at Money in the Bank 2013, Antonio Cesaro would win his Money in the Bank Ladder Match. At Payback just four weeks ago, he would not only cash in on Bryan Danielson for the Undisputed WWE Championship, but would align himself with Paul Heyman. Over the weeks, Cesaro would explain how Heyman was the only one to believe in him and view him as a champion, with Heyman bragging about his great managerial skills. Danielson would call Cesaro out on not cashing in Money in the Bank, but selling out by selling his soul to the devil in order to become champion. The video picks up to show Cesaro's attacks on Danielson and use of Heyman's other client, Roman Reigns, to get victories while demanding people respect and believe in him. The promo comes to a conclusion with the two brawling after their contract signing, with Cesaro raising the Undisputed WWE Championship over his head and vow victory at Money in the Bank.


Undisputed WWE Championship
Antonio Cesaro(c) with Paul Heyman vs Bryan Danielson

The bell sounds, the two quickly coming to the middle of the ring with Cesaro tripping Danielson to the mat. He looks for the swing quickly but Danielson frees up a leg and rolls to his feet, hitting a big kick to the gut! Cesaro lungs over and Bryan unloads with kick after kick to the chest and lower legs, the WWE Universe shouting 'Yes!' with every connection. Cesaro catches one, however, pulling him close and hitting a huge uppercut! Bryan falls back to the ropes and comes back to a dropkick that results in just a one count. Both men get back to their feet quickly, Cesaro hitting an arm drag. Danielson pops back up and hits a dropkick, followed by a series of chops to the chest. Cesaro hits a hard uppercut and catches him off the ropes with a spinning slam across his knee, going for the pin again only to get a count of two. The champion gets to his feet and motions for Bryan to rise, letting him get up in the corner before hitting him with a hard knee to the gut. He pushes his face up and hits an uppercut, whipping Bryan to the other corner and charging at him with another uppercut. He does it a third, fourth and a fifth time! He flexes his muscles to the crowd and gets met with heavy boos. He brushes it off and turns to Danielson, being smacked with a huge roundhouse kick to the back of the head! Cesaro groggily drops to one knee, Bryan hitting off the ropes and returning with a huge dropkick to the side of the face! He hooks both legs up fast, Cesaro managing to power out of the pin. Both men stagger back to their feet, Danielson hitting a hard chop to the chest. Cesaro comes back with an uppercut and Bryan responds with another chop! The two go back and forth with the chops and uppercuts, the crowd going back and forth with 'Yes!' and 'No!' chants, Danielson getting the upper hand - literally - and rocking Cesaro back in to the corner. He hits seven chops to the chest before rushing to the other corner, coming right back with a dropkick that Cesaro avoids! Danielson crashes and burns in to the corner, holding on to the back of his neck in pain. As Cesaro composes himself against the ropes, Heyman walks up to Bryan and yells in his face. "You thought this was going to be easy? You thought you were going to beat the 'Swiss Superman'!? DO YOU BELIEVE IN HIM NOW!? DO YOU BELIEVE IN HIM NOW!?" He backs away at the orders of referee Mike Chioda, Cesaro storming over and dragging Danielson to the middle of the ring, having his neck grabbed and yanked down in to a small package that results in a very, very close count of two! Heyman has a look of shock across his face on the outside as both men pop to their feet on the inside, Danielson ducking a clothesline from Cesaro while yanking down the ropes, causing the champion to fall over the ropes and to the floor. Bryan rushes across the ring and hits off the ropes, coming back across with Air Goat! He sends Cesaro flying all the way to the bottom of the rampway, Danielson pumping his fingers in the air to lead the TD Garden on in the 'Yes!' chants. He walks back towards the ring and rolls in and out to break the count, walking right up to Cesaro as he gets up - being met with a hard uppercut that rocks him! He hooks the waist and runs to the ring, slamming Danielson's back right in to the ring apron! He lifts him off the floor after a moment, running in to the steel post! Danielson falls to the floor, holding on to his back while groaning in pain as Cesaro climbs back on to the apron and in to the ring, mocking the crowd with his own 'Yes!' chant. Chioda gets up to a count of seven before Danielson gets on to all fours, just barely making it back in to the ring at the count of nine.

Cesaro turns to see Danielson in the ring and he storms up to him, taking him by the neck and forcing him in to the corner. Antonio hits a series of shoulders to the gut and throws a big uppercut in, whipping him across the ring. The 'Swiss Superman' charges at Bryan across the ring but gets a big kick to the face! Danielson hops on to the second rope and Cesaro comes up to him again, so he shoves another boot to the face. After taking a few breaths, Danielson adjusts himself and leaps off with a huge missile dropkick that sends Cesaro flying across the ring! Bryan kips up like his mentor Shawn Michaels and the crowd pops, Bryan rushing at Cesaro as he gets up in the corner and hits him with another dropkick. He gets very fast paced and hits two more dropkicks before pummeling Cesaro with kick after kick after kick to the chest! He goes for one more dropkick but before he can even leap for it, the champion moves forward and chucks Bryan in to the air, blasting him with the uppercut on the comedown! The crowd pops for the spot as Cesaro hooks both legs up, Danielson finding a way to kick out! Cesaro sits up in disbelief and puts his hands on his head, looking to Heyman. "Finish him! FINISH HIM!" Screams Heyman as he leans his head underneath the bottom rope, Cesaro getting up and cracking his neck. He brings Danielson to his feet and sets him up for the Neutralizier, Bryan kicking his legs and pushing out of it. He ducks a spinning elbow and catches Cesaro as he goes for it again, bringing him to the mat and in to the Yes! Lock! The crowd goes wild but with the hold still loosened up enough, Cesaro wisely flops his body around and after only a short struggle, grabs hold of the bottom rope! Danielson pulls off and rolls back to the middle of the ring, getting on to his hands and knees. He gets back to his feet and goes after Cesaro, slinging kick after kick to the gut. Antonio grabs the leg suddenly, however, dropping Bryan to the mat and grabbing hold of the other one, shaking his head. He looks out to the crowd and pulls Danielson off the mat, delivering the Cesaro Swing! He goes around sixteen times before releasing Bryan, flexing his muscles to the crowd once again. He turns back to Bryan getting up in to the corner and runs up to him with an uppercut, Danielson sliding away just in time. Cesaro hooks his arms around the waist, lifting Danielson off the mat and spinning him around, his foot hitting Chioda in the face! Bryan rolls through and gets a sunset flip pin, the crowd counting to three. Bryan pulls off, realizing that Chioda is down. He goes over to him and shakes him, Cesaro getting back to his feet and turning to a kick to the face! Cesaro stumbles to the ropes and collapses out to the apron, Danielson going after him. The crowd gets rowdy as over the barricade comes Roman Reigns! He slides in to the ring and Bryan yanks Cesaro back in, looking out to the crowd in confusion at their noise. He turns around slowly to Reigns, whom comes charging forward with a spear that Bryan avoids - Reigns hitting Cesaro! Danielson takes the opportunity to hit the Running Knee to Reigns, spilling him out of the ring! The crowd bursts in to a 'Yes!' chant as Danielson stumbles back in to the corner, looking around wildly. Chioda starts to stir finally, as does Cesaro. The Undisputed WWE Champion holds his mid-section as he rises, Bryan charging forward with the Running Knee to the face! The TD Garden goes wild as he hooks the inside leg for the slow one... two... three!

Winner of the match and NEW Undisputed WWE Champion, Bryan Danielson (16:41)

"He's done it! Bryan Danielson has done it!" Shouts Cole in excitement on commentary. "He has regained the Undisputed WWE Championship! He has done it once again, ladies and gentlemen!" Danielson gets on to his knees in the ring with a huge smile across his face, Heyman holding his face in his hands in absolute disbelief on the outside. Bryan gets on to his feet as Chioda hands him the Undisputed WWE Championship belt, Danielson making his way to the corner and climbing to the second rope, giving a big smile to Heyman before pumping the title up and down over his head to the 'Yes!' chants of the Boston fans. The commentary team goes over the finish, where Roman Reigns would come in and try and help Antonio Cesaro, only to accidentally end up spearing the champion. Danielson would hit him with the Running Knee before dropping Cesaro with one as well. Back live, Danielson keeps the celebration going as on the outside, Cesaro is on all fours looking up at Reigns against the barricade in disbelief. He gets to his feet and tries to get in to Reigns' face, only for Heyman to hold him back! Inside the ring, Bryan smiles as the TD Garden refuses to let up on the 'Yes!' chants!

The cameras turn backstage to newly named General Manager Eric Bischoff laughing at the television screen, the cameras pulling back to show Chairman Mr. McMahon standing next to him. "Well, so much for being a champion you can be proud of." Bischoff says with a laugh, McMahon sharing a laugh with him before telling him he has some business to get to and he'll see him later. The two shake hands and Bischoff tells him he hopes he is watching later because the future of his company is hanging in the balance - literally. Vince tells him not to worry about it and as soon as he leaves the room, in comes an angered Wade Barrett along with The Commonwealth. All of them fill the room and Bischoff looks confused, asking what they want. "What do I want!? Eric, I hope you know who I am. I hope you took this job knowing that I am the King of The Commonwealth... and I demand another Intercontinental Championship match with that peasant AJ Styles!" The group behind him is in agreement but Bischoff laughs, saying he knows who he is. "You're the guy that has lost three pay-per-views in a row to AJ Styles." The crowd gives a loud 'ooh' in the background as Bischoff snickers. "So, the way I see it, you don't deserve another opportunity at the Intercontinental Championship, Wade. But what I will do... since you like to call yourself king... is put you in the King of the Ring tournament that begins tomorrow night. And hey, if you manage to win the thing you get that unprecedented Undisputed WWE Championship match at Summerslam! Piece of cake!" He pats Barrett on the shoulder, whom stares Bischoff down before promising him that he will walk out King of the Ring because that is something he is meant for. He storms out of the room and The Commonwealth follows, Bischoff giving them all a 'buh-bye' as they pass him. He turns back to the television, saying that it is good to be back.

Diva's Championship
AJ Lee(c) with Naomi vs Nikki Bella with Brie Bella

The match gets underway, Nikki trash talking AJ and shoving her around a bit. The champion laughs and shakes her head, running at Nikki and shoving her in to the corner, throwing tons of fists at the face! The referee, Ryan Tran, pulls AJ back and Nikki takes the opportunity to hit her with a huge kick to the face! She goes for the pin, AJ kicking out at a count of two. Nikki forces her in to a seated position and locks on a headlock, pulling away at it. "Give up, AJ! GIVE UP BEFORE IT GETS WORSE FOR YOU!" She screams, pulling AJ on to her side. She keeps yanking away at it but the Diva's Champion manages to get back on to her knees and get up slowly, elbowing her way free. She hits off the ropes and comes back with a low dropkick to the legs, getting back up to hit one to the face that leads to a two count on a pin attempt. The two women get to their feet and AJ runs at Nikki, whom takes her by the back of the neck and slides her beneath the ropes and to the floor on the outside with a thud! As she is held back by the official, Brie walks over to AJ and kicks her in the face as she starts to get up! The crowd boos but they turn to cheers quickly as Naomi runs up to Brie and shoves her down to the floor. Nikki steps out of the ring and spins her around, smashing Naomi with a forearm to the face! She lifts AJ up and rolls her in to the ring, going after her and hooking both legs for a two count. "Come on, ref!" She screams, pulling at her hair. She takes AJ on to her feet again and lifts her on to her shoulder, AJ kicking her legs and getting down - dropkicking Nikki in between the ropes. The champion hops back on to her feet and hits a hard dropkick once again to the back, sending her challenger out to the apron. AJ hooks a hold of the head, setting up for a suplex in to the ring. Nikki pulls herself down, however, lifting AJ up for a suplex to the outside. The crowd grows anxious as AJ struggles, hooking her legs on the ropes before getting slammed down to the mat over the ropes! Nikki comes in to the ring and kicks AJ a few times, smack talking her. She drags Lee on to her feet and shoves her off the ropes, going for the signature forearm smash only to be wrapped up in to the Black Widow out of absolutely nowhere! Nikki waves her hands about, trying to find a way out before AJ can completely lock it in but she does, leaving Nikki to yell out in pain and frustration. She holds her hand out in the direction of the ropes but ends up dropping down on to one knee, then both! AJ pulls back on the hold as hard as she can, Nikki being left with nowhere to go and having to submit.

Winner of the match and still Diva's Champion, AJ Lee (6:26)

AJ lets go of the hold quickly as Brie slides in to the ring, going for the attack. Before she can even get to her feet, however, Naomi comes in to the ring as well and drops Brie with the Rear View! She helps AJ back up and hands over her Diva's Championship belt, raising AJ's arm up high as the winner. She gives a smile and thanks Naomi for the back up, the two exiting the ring as both of The Bella Twins are left in the ring, frustrated with Nikki seeming very angry at Brie, shaking her head towards her sister.

The cameras turn over to ringside, Michael Cole congratulating AJ Lee on her successful title defense here tonight and we are just moments away from the Money in the Bank Ladder Match! A promo video airs with a voice over noting how a match was created nine years ago for one reason and one reason only: Opportunity. First born upon the grandest stage of them all, Money in the Bank has propelled WWE Superstars in to new heights, whether that was to launch them from the lower ranks to the upper tier, or continue ones reign at the top. The Money in the Bank theme song, "Should've Known" by The Heroes Lie, comes in as the video highlights all of the current superstars in this year's match. Over the weeks leading up to Money in the Bank, all seven competitors would attempt their dominance over the others and also climb the ladder to grab the displayed Money in the Bank briefcase hanging over the ring. The promo comes to a conclusion with each man giving their own claim to walk away as Mr. Money in the Bank.

After the entrances of Randy Orton, Seth Rollins, Kane, Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens, Dean Ambrose and Bray Wyatt the match seems poised to begin only for Eric Bischoff's music to hit, the crowd growing very curious as the new WWE General Manager makes his way out to the stage. "Excuse me, gentlemen! But before we get things under way here, during the course of the week in preparation for my position here in the WWE... I made a few phone calls, pulled a couple of strings and I made the decision to find an eighth man for this Money in the Bank Ladder Match..." The Boston crowd cheers as the seven men in the ring stare up the ramp, waiting as Bischoff backs up slowly. After a few moments, a familiar riff hits and the roof nearly comes off of the TD Garden! In the ring, just about everyone is shocked but Kevin Owens the most - his eyes widening as if he has seen a ghost as CM Punk himself makes his way out to the stage, staring right down at the man that took him out the night after WrestleMania! Punk drops on to one knee and taps his wrist, pulling his hood down and shouting as loud as he can: "It's clobbering time!" He marches his way to the ring.

Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Randy Orton vs Kevin Owens vs Kane vs Roman Reigns with Paul Heyman vs Dean Ambrose vs Seth Rollins vs Bray Wyatt vs CM Punk

The crowd chants 'CM Punk!' as loud as they can as he stands up in the ring, staring right at Owens as the other six men stand to the side. The bell rings and Punk runs forward, tackling Owens to the mat! He takes him out of the ring and chucks him face first in to the steel post before launching him over the Spanish announce table! Punk dives right over after him, pummeling Owens with fists to the face. The leader of The Purge scrambles on to his feet and pulls himself over the barricade, making his way through the crowd with Punk rushing after him! Back in the ring, the other six men brawl with each other and it is Rollins as the first one out of the ring and grabbing a ladder. As he makes his way towards the ring, however, Ambrose shows no concern for his own health and safety as he dives through the ropes in to the ladder, landing right on top of Rollins! Back in the ring, Kane blasts Wyatt with multiple strikes to the face in the corner, punishing his former rival. On the other side of the ring, Orton and Reigns go back and forth tossing each other in and out of the corner, exchanging fists. Reigns hits a hard shot to the chin and tosses the 'Viper' across the ring in to Kane, whom drops him with a Chokeslam! The 'Big Red Monster' turning around to a spear from Reigns! Kane rolls out of the ring and Reigns gets up to a huge clothesline from Wyatt. As Bray drops on to both knees and raises his hands up, looking to the briefcase above the ring, the cameras cut backstage to show Punk and Owens brawling through the parking lot! As Punk smashes Owens' head off the windshield of a car and mounts on top of him, Sami Zayn and Solomon Crowe come rushing from behind and shove him off the car! As Punk tries to fight back, Zayn and Crowe become too much and Owens joins in, powerbombing Punk with all of his might on to the hood of one of the vehicles! The crowd from inside the arena boos as Owens breaths heavily, backing off slowly. "We'll finish him off later..." He tells his Purge brethren, saying he has a match to win first. The trio walk away as officials and medics come rushing over to Punk to check on him. Inside the arena, Wyatt has a ladder set up and starts to climb up it only to have Ambrose take him by the leg and drag him down to the mat, throwing fist after fist to the face. Wyatt quickly takes hold of the 'Lunatic Fringe' and sets him up for Sister Abigail, only to have Reigns come in to the ring and surprise him with a big Superman Punch! The crowd gives a mixed reaction as he lets out a roar, beginning to climb up the ladder himself. As he gets near the top, however, Orton scurries his way up the ladder and exchanges shots with Reigns. Rollins comes slithering in to the ring with another ladder, setting it up right next to the two brawling. He climbs up and tries to reach the briefcase over Orton and Reigns, both men hitting him with a shot to the face. Rollins slips a bit and drops a couple of rungs, Ambrose coming up on the other side of Seth. Kane brings in a ladder as well and sets that one up, Wyatt going up one side as he goes up the other. With all six men up and fighting with each other, The Purge comes rushing down in to the ring and all three men begin to shake the ladders and eventually send all six men crashing down to the mat simultaneously! The crowd pops for the spot as Owens pulls one ladder back up, setting it right underneath the briefcase. He starts to climb up it, getting halfway up before the WWE Universe lets out cheers as CM Punk comes hobbling down the ramp with a kendo stick in his hand! Owens orders Crowe and Zayn to go after him but Punk swings the cane in to the gut of them before cracking them across the back! He slides in to the ring and Owens leaps off the ladder, being whacked in the gut with the stick! Kevin drops to one knee, Punk twirling the kendo stick around with a smile before sending one huge shot to the back of the head that sends Owens underneath the bottom rope and to the floor on the outside! Punk points the stick above the ring towards the briefcase, the crowd getting behind him as he drops the cane to ascend the ladder, looking to claim his third Money in the Bank! As he gets to the top, however, Rollins springboards himself off the ropes and takes Punk down with a clothesline! Both men crash to the mat and things are reset!

The first man to rise from being down is Kane, pulling himself in to the ring. He looks around and sees Reigns getting on to all fours, so he raises his hand up preparation for the chokeslam! Roman gets to his feet and has his throat clasped on, throwing elbows to the side of the head. He ducks a boot from Reigns and clotheslines him over the ropes. Roman bucks his shoulders and turns back to the ladder set up, having it pushed in to his face by Ambrose! The United States Champion does it again before swinging around and clotheslining Reigns in to the corner, throwing fist after fist to the face. He hits one big one and Reigns drops in to a seated position, Ambrose looking all around the arena. He sees Owens on the outside getting up along with Crowe and Zayn and rushes to the ropes, diving through to take out all three men! Ambrose pops right back up and throws his arms around wildly. "I'M TAKING THAT BRIEFCASE! I'M TAKING IT!" He shouts, getting cheered on by the fans. As he starts to come back towards the ring, however, Orton comes up from behind and throws Ambrose shoulder first in to the steel steps! After a few stomps, Orton slaps his hands off the ring apron and slithers in to the ring, leaping up and planting Reigns with the RKO as he stumbles out of the corner! The 'Apex Predator' turns to Punk and hits him with one as well! As he goes to hit Rollins with one, he is shoved in to the ladder and he leaps right up a few rungs, starting to climb! Rollins rushes up behind him and hooks the legs, trying to hold him back. "NO!" Rollins shouts over and over, trying to tug away at Orton. He adjusts himself and wraps the arms around the waist, continuing to try and pull Orton down. Wyatt comes up from behind and goes beneath Rollins, taking his legs and slamming him down to the mat, Rollins yanking Orton along with him! Randy flops through the ropes and to the floor as Wyatt leans back against the ladder, laughing wildly. He runs his hands along the sides of the ladder and starts to make his way up it. As soon as he gets near the top, Kane comes back in to the ring and takes him by the leg, pulling him down and hitting a hard strike to the jaw. He throws a couple more before Wyatt shoves him back first in to the ladder, taking him by the head to deliver Sister Abigail! With everyone downed, Wyatt looks up to the briefcase again and lets out a laugh. "Bray Wyatt has already done the unthinkable by ending the streak... now he might just become Mr. Money in the Bank here tonight." Says JBL on commentary, Wyatt starting to make his way up the ladder again. As he gets near the top it is Owens, Zayn and Crowe - The Purge - coming in to the ring to stop him. The WWE Tag Team Champions come up the sides and pound away at Wyatt, whom refuses to go down. As Owens gives the instructions, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan of The Wyatt Family come rushing their way down to the ring, throwing Owens through the ropes! Zayn and Crowe leap off the ladder and get caught by the two big men, whom fall back in to and through the ropes! Wyatt gathers himself and starts to get his way to the top of the ladder again, Ambrose coming from what seems out of nowhere to lift a ladder up and drive it in to the gut of Wyatt! He hits him next in the face and down to the mat falls the 'New Phenom'! Ambrose takes a few breaths and sets the ladder up in between the rungs and ropes, using it to hop on to and make his climb shorter. He tries to keep his balance as he starts to get near the ladder, being shocked as Reigns shows his freakish athleticism to come leaping up over the ladder set up and hit a spear! Both men crash to the mat and roll out of the ring. Punk stirs with the ropes slowly, looking up to the briefcase. He notices nobody in sight and starts to make his way up the ladder now, getting pretty far up before Owens comes on the other side quickly with the help from the ladder Ambrose had just set up. Punk makes a last ditch effort to grab the briefcase but can't get a grip, turning his attention over to Owens. The two exchange hard shots back and forth, the crowd getting really in to it as things get intense. Punk takes Owens by the back of the neck and throws a couple of elbows before slamming his face off the top of the ladder! He does it a few more times and slips down a rung, adjusting himself to send one huge kick to the back of the head that sends Owens falling back and through the ladder set up between the ropes and ladder! A huge "Holy sh*t!" chant breaks out as Punk tries to catch his breath, barely holding on to the ladder. He looks all around the arena as the chants die down and turn in to ones of his name. Although tired from the battle, he looks up to the briefcase and starts to get his way up the ladder slowly once again. As he gets to the top and starts to reach for the briefcase, however, he is struck in the lower back by a steel chair! "What the!?" Cole exclaims on commentary as it is Eric Bischoff with the chair! "WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!? THAT'S THE NEW GENERAL MANAGER!" Bischoff sends the chair one more time, Punk falling down to the mat! In to the ring slowly comes Rollins and he stares Bischoff down, giving a smile. Bischoff hands the chair over slowly and the TD Garden boos wildly, Rollins slamming the chair down across the back of Punk before pushing him out of the ring. He turns to Ambrose coming through the ropes and cracks him in the shoulder with the chair! Orton tries to come in next but gets a shot to the gut before one across the back! As Orton tries to get back to his feet, Rollins throws the chair underneath him and plants him with the Curb Stomp right on the steel! The crowd is disgusted as Rollins turns to the ladder and starts to make his way up it, Bischoff watching on with a smile across his face. Seth gets to the top of the ladder and takes a look all around to see nobody in sight, unhooking and taking down the briefcase!

Winner of the match and Money in the Bank holder, Seth Rollins (24:54)

The TD Garden remains disgusted, booing as loud as they can as Rollins takes a seat atop the ladder, clutching the briefcase close to his chest with a laugh. He points down to Bischoff, whom points back while applauding. "I can't believe what I just saw..." Says Cole with a disgusted tone of his own. "This isn't a new Eric Bischoff, this is the same old Eric Bischoff damn it! It's the same old Eric Bischoff that we had running things ten years ago! He hasn't changed one bit!" JBL tries to argue that Bischoff has great taste as he clearly sees something in Seth Rollins! The key replays to the match are shown, starting with CM Punk making his shocking return, Roman Reigns hitting the high spear over the ladder, Kevin Owens falling through a ladder and the finish where General Manager Eric Bischoff aided Seth Rollins to victory. Back live, Rollins climbs down the ladder and steps up to Bischoff, the two shaking hands with each other with a smug grins across their faces. Seth raises the Money in the Bank briefcase high over his head, letting out a celebratory yell to the heavily booing crowd as he and Bischoff stand tall to bring a controversial end to Money in the Bank!