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Post by Planktung on Dec 9, 2014 22:15:37 GMT -5
#IronManMatch
| After the airing of the signature WWE intro, a video package was shown that took us back to this past Friday's edition of SmackDown, where the trio of CM Punk, Wade Barrett and WWE Champion John Cena were put to the test against Committee members Derrick Bateman, Randy Orton and Batista. The bout ended in chaos as Antonio Cesaro, Kassius Ohno, The Usos, Kane and Roman Reigns all got involved. Tonight, one of the biggest main events in the history of Monday Night RAW takes place in the form of a Twelve Man Tag Team match! Cena, Punk, Barrett, Reigns and The Usos takes on Bateman, Cesaro, Ohno, Kane, Orton and Batista, six nights away from Extreme Rules!
Cutting to the arena, Michael Cole welcomed everyone to Monday Night RAW with Extreme Rules on the horizon this Sunday. The entrance music of Daniel Bryan hit as the WWE Universe came unglued for the World Heavyweight Champion. However, they did not receive Bryan. Instead, Tyson Kidd made his way out to the stage with a fake beard and a Daniel Bryan t-shirt. "Yes! Yes! Yes!" shouted Kidd as he thrust his index fingers into the air, mocking the World Champion's signature gesture. Kidd would then leave to the backstage area, leaving everyone to wonder just where he was going. Seconds later, Dolph Ziggler's entrance music hit. This time, Kidd stepped out onto the stage with Ziggler's t-shirt tied around his waist, mocking the 'Show Off' just as he did to Bryan. Kidd made his way down to the ring as a graphic was shown for Bryan and Ziggler's 30-Minute Iron Man match for the World Heavyweight Championship in six nights at Extreme Rules. Once in the ring, Kidd took a microphone and asked if the WWE Universe was expecting someone else. "Just like you people expected me to come out victorious last Friday on SmackDown and go to Extreme Rules to challenge Daniel Bryan for the World Heavyweight Championship. However, because Dolph Ziggler is nothing more than a loud mouth cheater, that's not happening. Now, instead of witnessing Tyson Kidd grab the brass ring and become World Champion, you all now have to watch Bryan and Ziggler compete for thirty minutes," said Kidd before pretending to sleep and snore. "Everyone in this situation loses. Ziggler and Bryan will be exhausted and winded before realizing that they still are not Tyson Kidd. You people will have to sit through thirty minutes of torture, and I have to live with the fact that I am not the number one contender. There's only one real winner in all of this. Natty, if you would, please come down here," asked Kidd. A few seconds later, Natalya's entrance music hit as she made her way down to the ring, uncertain of what her husband wanted from her. "There is only one true winner in this situation, and that is the luckiest person in the world. The person who has the privilege of coming home to me each and every day. Even if she were to never become Divas Champion again, or if Total Divas falls flat on its face, Natalya will always be able to say that she is married to the greatest professional wrestler walking the face of the earth today. The man who is better than the entire Hart Family, Tyson Kidd." The audience booed as Natalya herself was appalled by the fact that Kidd just pretty much cut down her entire family. "Are you done yet?" asked Natalya to her husband. "Actually, no. I'm not. There's one more thing left for me to do," said Kidd before calling for someone from the back. Out came a worker with a kennel that contained Kidd and Natalya's cat, Gizmo. The kennel was placed into the ring as Kidd pulled his cat out, holding him in his arms. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is my cat, Gizmo. He has more personality in his little paws than Daniel Bryan and Dolph Ziggler do in their entire bodies and that's a fact. Ziggler, look at how miserable my cat looks. He's upset because daddy is not going to become World Heavyweight Champion this Sunday. This is your fault," said Kidd as the camera focused on Gizmo's facial expression, John Bradshaw Layfield stating that the cat always looks like that.
Before Kidd could continue his rant, the entrance music of Dolph Ziggler hit to a massive pop from the audience. Out came Ziggler, who said that Kidd is missing the point. "You're not the number one contender because last Friday on SmackDown, I beat you. I beat you cleanly in the middle of the ring. And I don't take responsibility for your cat looking miserable. I'd probably be upset with my life if I had to sit around the house and wait for you to get back in hopes that you give enough of a damn to feed me," said Ziggler. Before responding, Kidd turned to Natalya and asked if she fed Gizmo today. "Yeah," quickly stated Natalya before Kidd turned his attention back to Ziggler. The 'Show Off' cut Kidd off just as he was about to speak, though. "I"m sure that Natalya is miserable as well since she too has to come home to you all the time. Just saying, Tyson. The shirt says 'Stealing the show......and your girlfriend,' but we can easily throw 'wife and cat' somewhere in there," said Ziggler. Kidd handed Gizmo over to Natalya as he was looking to head up the entrance ramp and meet Ziggler face-to-face. However, the entrance music of Daniel Bryan soon hit. The WWE Universe went wild as Bryan made his way out to the stage, the World Champion staring down Ziggler before speaking to Kidd. "Tyson, I think I speak for everyone when I say that we wouldn't mind seeing Natalya and Gizmo get their own television time instead of you coming out here and complaining about how you failed to get the job done in the number one contenders tournament. If you want a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship, I see no reason why you can't receive one after Extreme Rules. But until then, this is between Dolph Ziggler and myself. Stay out of our business," said Bryan. "Stay out of your business? This became my business when you two wrongfully put me through a table last Friday on SmackDown. What I want more than anything is to prove the two of you wrong, as well as the morons in the WWE Universe. So how about you two agree to place me in the World Championship match on Sunday and make it a Triple Threat match?" asked Kidd. "I don't know, Tyson. What do you guys think? Should Tyson Kidd be added to the championship match on Sunday?" asked Bryan as the audience thunderously chanted "No!" Bryan told Kidd that while the fans have spoken, there is something that he'll propose. "You find a tag team partner and you take on Dolph Ziggler and myself right here, right now!" said Bryan as the audience popped. Ziggler's facial expression showed that he wasn't entirely keen on the idea of teaming up with the man who he meets in a 30-Minute Iron Man match this Sunday at Extreme Rules. "I need to find a tag team partner? Alright. Um......her!" said Kidd as he pulled Natalya closer to him. "Nattie will be my partner," he stated as Bryan and Ziggler stared at him in confusion. Bryan declined the challenge, but Ziggler then told him that this is an opportunity for the two of them to take Kidd out for good. "Natalya won't get involved. It's just going to be the two of us against Tyson," said the number one contender. Bryan was still hesitant to accept the challenge, but ultimately did so. "Is Tyson Kidd really going to put his wife in harm's way?!" asked Jerry Lawler on commentary as it appeared that the tag team match was about to take place.
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #BryanAndZiggler | TYSON KIDD & NATALYA DEF. WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION DANIEL BRYAN & DOLPH ZIGGLER: One of the more bizarre match ups that we have seen in recent memory as Tyson Kidd chose his wife, Natalya, of all people to team up with him against the duo of the World Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Bryan, and Dolph Ziggler, who take on each other this Sunday at Extreme Rules. Tyson Kidd and Dolph Ziggler started things off, the two battling it out for a bit before a tag was made to Daniel Bryan. The World Heavyweight Champion took the fight to Kidd, setting him up for a Busaiku Knee. Kidd, realizing that Bryan was going to strike, quickly made the tag to Natalya. She slowly stepped into the ring as Kidd cheered her on from the ring apron. "Take him out, Nattie! You got this!" said Kidd with enthusiasm. Bryan called for Kidd to tag himself back in, refusing to compete against Natalya. Suddenly, Ziggler stepped into the ring and delivered a Zig Zag to Bryan! The WWE Universe had a mixed response as Ziggler left the ring, Bryan laid out. Kidd then tagged himself back into the match, covering Bryan to pick up the victory.
"Tyson Kidd just pinned the World Heavyweight Champion!" said Michael Cole as the WWE Universe looked on in shock. Kidd jumped around the ring before hugging Natalya, telling her that he 'did it.' Kidd then took the World Championship from ringside, sliding back into the ring and standing tall over Bryan with it. Suddenly, Dolph Ziggler slid back into the ring and drilled Kidd with a Superkick! The 'Show Off' tossed Kidd to ringside before picking the World Heavyweight Championship up off of the canvas, raising it high in the air while staring down at Bryan. "Six days, Daniel," said Ziggler before throwing the title onto Bryan's chest. Who will be the Iron Man and leave Extreme Rules as the World Heavyweight Champion this Sunday?
Backstage, Renee Young was standing by with The Miz. The 'Awesome One' stepped into the picture as he was asked for his thoughts after failing to become the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. Miz stated that it's a travesty that he will not be competing for the World Heavyweight Championship this Sunday at Extreme Rules. "Actually, that's just one of the few travesties that I have had to deal with this past week. Look at this," said Miz as he held up the latest edition of WWE Magazine, which featured Ryback on the cover. "Really? Really? Out of all of the superstars to appear on the cover of WWE Magazine, they went with Ryback? The WWE passed up the opportunity to have the 'Money Maker' front and center on their product in favor of a hideous, incoherent meathead? In case you forgot, Renee, I pinned Ryback at Hell in a Cell and ended his undefeated streak. Yet for some reason, he is getting mainstream attention instead of me? Ridiculous," said Miz as he threw the magazine onto the floor before leaving the scene.
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #SheamusVsDelRio
| SHEAMUS DEF. ALBERTO DEL RIO: With Sheamus heading into Extreme Rules on Sunday with an Intercontinental Championship match against Seth Rollins, the 'Celtic Warrior' was looking to pick up a bit of momentum here against Alberto Del Rio. The 'Mexican Aristocrat' attempted to hit a Backstabber, but Sheamus was able to hold onto the top rope and drilled Del Rio with a Brogue Kick to pick up the victory.
The crowd popped as Sheamus stood to his feet following the sound of the bell, the 'Celtic Warrior' successfully picking up a victory here tonight. However, his celebration was cut short as the Intercontinental Champion, Seth Rollins, slid into the ring through the audience with a steel chair in his hands. He struck Sheamus in the back with it, the 'Celtic Warrior' falling to the canvas. Rollins delivered two more hard shots before placing the chair underneath Sheamus' face. The Intercontinental Champion ran the ropes and delivered a Curb Stomp, sending Sheamus face-first into the chair! The ringside doctor entered the ring to check on Sheamus as Rollins raised the Intercontinental Title high in the air, gaining the upper hand six days before the two meet in a Falls Count Anywhere match at Extreme Rules.
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #LastDivaStanding | At this time, Justin Roberts introduced one of the principal owners of World Wrestling Entertainment, Stephanie McMahon. Stephanie made her way out to a chorus of boos from the audience, though she did not seem to care one bit for the response. Once in the ring, Stephanie took a microphone and said that what some people do not understand is that the WWE is not a place for savages to do whatever they want with free will. "There are rules set in place by management. If you break those rules, there will be severe repercussions. Take Dean Ambrose for example. My husband, Triple H, and I gave Ambrose more than enough chances to oblige with authority, but he refused to act like a quality human being, which is why none of you will ever see Dean Ambrose again," said Stephanie. "Last Friday on SmackDown, Paige took it upon herself to bring a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire out from underneath the ring and swing it at everyone in sight. Paige, if you would, please come down to the ring right now," Stephanie stated. Seconds later, Paige's entrance music hit as the WWE Universe erupted for the 'Anti Diva.' She slowly stepped out onto the stage, the barbed wire bat in her possession. "Be careful, Stephanie," said John Bradshaw Layfield on commentary, concerned with her well-being. Paige stepped into the ring, the barbed wire bat positioned over her shoulder. "Paige, I think I speak for everyone when I say that what you did on SmackDown was the most appalling thing that any WWE Diva has ever done. You are a Diva, Paige. You can proclaim yourself as the 'Anti Diva' all that you want, but at the end of the day, you work for me. You are my product and I will not allow you to defy authority and do whatever you please. Yes, your Last Diva Standing match against AJ Lee this Sunday at Extreme Rules is no disqualification, but this......this is where I draw the line. I will only say this once, Paige. Give me the bat," said Stephanie. Rather than hand over the weapon as Stephanie had asked, Paige took a microphone from ringside. "Steph, you can try and be like your daddy all that you want, but you don't intimidate me in the slightest. If AJ or Kaitlyn had this bat in their hands, you would be right there cheering them on and encouraging them to rip me apart with it. But because I don't fit the mold of what you define as a woman in this business, you think that you can just boss me around and tell me what to do. You and I have more in common than I'd like to admit. We were both born into this business," said Paige before Stephanie cut her off. "Paige, don't even try to compare your family to mine," she said. "Oh, believe me, Stephanie, I'm not. I understand the differences clearly. You were born into this business and you had everything handed to you. 'Oh, you want a job in the WWE when there's women who have worked ten times harder than you ever have? Here you go. Oh, you want to be Women's Champion. Here you go. You want a company car? An office with a view? Here, take it. It's yours.' Am I wrong in saying that that's your life in a nutshell? I had to work for everything that I've ever gotten and that's something you don't understand. You have no idea what it's like to have to watch your family deal with injuries and financial issues. As a little girl, I watched my mum have her kneecap literally ripped from her body! What did you do with your mum? Ask for your allowance to be raised by a few thousand dollars? How does Shane feel knowing that you and your ungrateful husband ripped his entitlements away from him?" asked Paige before Stephanie told the 'Anti Diva' to watch what she says. "This isn't about my family, Paige. This is about me asking you to do the right thing and hand over that bat before someone gets hurt," said Stephanie. "Hurt? When was the last time you were hurt? I had the Divas Championship stolen from me in front my family and friends by someone who I thought I could trust. You turned AJ against me. You see her as the face of your division. You know what I see AJ as? A target. Actually, here's an example of what I mean," said Paige. She then walked over to the corner of the ring, repeatedly striking the top turnbuckle with the barbed wire bat, ripping it to pieces. "That's what I think of AJ! This Sunday, I am going to rip her apart limb from limb. She wanted to get the date that she won the Divas Title tattooed on her? Well I'm going to take this barbed wire and carve in the date that she loses the Divas Title! This match is not going to be for the faint of heart. I guarantee that the WWE Universe will see things that they never thought they would see in a women's match, and quite frankly, I don't think they'll ever see again. It's going to be barbaric. Someone will get hurt and blood will be drawn and I don't care if it's mine. You don't like the sound of that? You're worried that my actions will cost the company sponsors and shareholders? Too bad. And if you even think about getting in my way, Stephanie, I will turn the 'Billion Dollar Princess' into my 'Billion Dollar Bitch.'" Paige threw the microphone onto the mat before leaving the ring with the barbed wire baseball bat. Stephanie McMahon's attempts to restore order failed. Just how far will Paige go this Sunday when she takes on AJ Lee in the first-ever Last Diva Standing match for the Divas Championship?
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #MizVsRVD | Returning to Monday Night RAW a recap of the previous segment was shown, where we saw Paige refuse to hand over the barbed wire baseball bat to Stephanie, saying that she wants nothing more than to rip AJ Lee apart this Sunday at Extreme Rules and take back the Divas Championship. "This is a scary situation for everyone involved. AJ is going to get hurt. Paige is going to get hurt. The company is going to suffer because Paige is a psychopath," said John Bradshaw Layfield. "You have to ask yourself just what will happen on Sunday? How far is Paige willing to go in order to get back the Divas Championship?" asked Jerry Lawler before Michael Cole spoke briefly, saying that there's no telling what will happen in the Last Diva Standing match. "Paige said that it's going to be unlike anything that we have ever seen before from two women in WWE and I take her word for it. Viewer discretion will be advised on Sunday," said Cole.
THE MIZ DEF. ROB VAN DAM: The Miz was looking to bounce back after making it to the Finals of the World Heavyweight Championship number one contenders tournament, only to fall short last Friday on SmackDown. This time, the 'Awesome One' was able to secure a victory for himself after planting Rob Van Dam with a Skull Crushing Finale.
The WWE Universe booed as The Miz stood to his feet following the match, picking up a much needed victory over Rob Van Dam. Miz gloated to the camera, telling the world to get a good look at the 'Money Maker.' Suddenly, the entrance music of Ryback hit to a massive ovation. Out came 'Big Hungry,' who Miz made disparaging remarks towards earlier in the night. Miz immediately jumped out of the ring and into the audience to escape the wrath of Ryback. "Feed me Miz!" shouted Ryback as the WWE Universe joined along, Miz trying to quiet them down. The Miz gets the victory tonight, but he may be the real loser as he has just made an enemy out of Ryback!
Backstage, the six man unit of Antonio Cesaro, Kassius Ohno, Randy Orton, Batista, Kane and Derrick Bateman were shown in Kane's office, the Commissioner running down the plan for tonight's Twelve Man Tag Team main event. "I hope that you all understand just how important this match. Triple H is counting on all of us to get the job done against those six ingrates. It's up to us to do what is best for business tonight.....and not what's best for yourself," said Kane as he stared directly at Bateman, the United States Champion holding his Money in the Bank briefcase. "Look, I was a bit full of myself last Friday on SmackDown. My focus was on becoming WWE Champion and I allowed that to get in the way of teamwork. I assure all of you that won't be the case tonight," said Bateman. "Is that so?" asked Randy Orton as he glared at Bateman, Mr. Money in the Bank nodding his head at the 'Viper.' "Alright. Now that we all seem to be on the same page, I am counting on all of you to help me get the job done tonight, as well as Sunday since I will not be at Extreme Rules due to....personal issues that I'd rather not have to deal with at work. I have faith in all of you to do as your are instructed and leave Extreme Rules with victories that The Committee can be proud of," said Kane. Suddenly, Derrick Bateman blurted out something that he had realized. "May 19th! Sunday's May 19th! That's why he won't be there!" said Bateman. Kane stared at Bateman before grabbing him by his throat, throwing him into the wall while everyone else watched without doing anything to aid Bateman.
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #NXTTakeOver | Returning to Monday Night RAW, a graphic was shown for a huge match just announced for this Friday's edition of SmackDown. After pinning Daniel Bryan earlier in the evening with an assistance from Dolph Ziggler, Tyson Kidd will go one-on-one with the World Heavyweight Champion in a non-title match. "It's non-title on Friday, but if Tyson Kidd wins, I guarantee you he'll be next in line for an opportunity to become World Heavyweight Champion!" said John Bradshaw Layfield. Daniel Bryan versus Tyson Kidd, this Friday night on SmackDown!
NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS THE ALPHA WOLVES DEF. THE PRIME TIME PLAYERS: On May 29th, WWE.com will present NXT Take Over. Between now and then every week on RAW, NXT superstars will be given the chance to showcase themselves on the WWE's flagship show for the first time ever. Tonight, the NXT Tag Team Champions, The Alpha Wolves, were given the spotlight. Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards, who captured the championships back in February at NXT ArRival, looked impressive against The Prime Time Players, catching the attention of those in the WWE Universe who had not yet seen them perform. In the end, Edwards and Richards were able to hit Darren Young with the Backstabber/Powerbomb combination to pick up the victory.
The Alpha Wolves received a great response from the WWE Universe as they were handed back their NXT Tag Team Championships, having just competed on the main stage for the first time in their careers. "Perhaps we are looking at the future of the tag team division here in WWE," said Michael Cole as Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards headed up the entrance ramp, ready for any and all challengers come NXT Take Over on May 29th.
A graphic was shown for tonight's Twelve Man Tag Team main event. WWE Champion John Cena, CM Punk, Wade Barrett, Roman Reigns and The Usos will take on the United States Champion and Mr. Money in the Bank Derrick Bateman, WWE Tag Team Champions Randy Orton and Batista, WWE Commissioner Kane, Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno! That match is still to come later tonight, but coming up next, a rare appearance from The Undertaker as the 'Phenom' takes on Wyatt Family member, Luke Harper!
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #TakerVsHarper | A vignette was shown for Rusev, who will be making his return to WWE in two weeks on May 27th.
THE UNDERTAKER DEF. LUKE HARPER W/ THE WYATT FAMILY VIA DISQUALIFICATION: The WWE Universe was treated to a rare television appearance from The Undertaker tonight as he gets set to take on Bray Wyatt this Sunday at Extreme Rules in a Buried Alive match. Wyatt and Erick Rowan watched from ringside as fellow Wyatt Family member, Luke Harper, attempted to throw The Undertaker off of his game, six nights shy of Extreme Rules. Harper opened the eyes of many fans in this match, getting several near falls on the 'Phenom.' After Undertaker dodged a discus Lariat, he grabbed Harper by his throat and delivered a huge Chokeslam! Undertaker then signaled for the Tombstone, but at that moment, Erick Rowan slid into the ring and went after him, causing the disqualification finish.
Boos emerged from the WWE Universe as the bell sounded, officially bringing the match to an end as The Undertaker was ambushed by Erick Rowan. Undertaker, however, was able to retaliate, striking both Rowan and Luke Harper repeatedly. Just when it looked like the 'Phenom' had the upper hand, Bray Wyatt slid into the ring and charged into Undertaker with a running Crossbody! Harper and Rowan stomped away on Undertaker as Wyatt watched, laughing at the sight of his adversary being decimated. Wyatt then picked Undertaker up off of the canvas, placing him in position for Sister Abigail. "Take this to your grave, 'Deadman!'" shouted Wyatt before planting Undertaker with the maneuver! Wyatt sat on his knees as he looked down at Undertaker's fallen body, laying waste to the 'Phenom' six nights away from Extreme Rules. Will Bray Wyatt deliver on his promise to bury The Undertaker alive this Sunday?
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #RollinsVsBigE | Returning from the commercial break, a graphic was shown to announce that this Sunday prior to Extreme Rules, the Extreme Rules Kickoff Show will see The Miz go one-on-one with the man who he made an enemy out of earlier in the evening, Ryback. It happens thirty minutes before Extreme Rules on YouTube and WWE.com.
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION SETH ROLLINS DEF. BIG E LANGSTON: After taking out Sheamus earlier tonight, Seth Rollins had all of the momentum on his side as the Intercontinental Champion heads into Extreme Rules on Sunday to defend his title against the 'Celtic Warrior' in a Falls Count Anywhere match. Once again, Rollins was able to overcome Big E Langston, hitting him with a Curb Stomp to grab the victory.
Seth Rollins stood to his feet at the sound of the bell as the WWE Universe showered him with boos, but the Intercontinental Champion did not care a single bit for the hostility. As he took back his title, he also grabbed a microphone from ringside. "Sheamus, if you can hear me right, which might not be likely since all you're hearing right now is ringing in your ears after I smashed your skull into a steel chair, listen up. What happened to you earlier was just a taste of what is to come at Extreme Rules. Don't doubt me, Sheamus. That goes for all you as well. Every Intercontinental Champion before me has said that they will be the greatest ever, but when I say, I mean it. And you'll find that out on Sunday when you're lying in a pool of your own blood and you realize that Seth Rollins just made an example out of you." Rollins dropped his microphone as he raised the Intercontinental Championship high in the air, sending another message to the man he defends the gold against this Sunday at Extreme Rules, Sheamus.
Turning to the commentary unit, Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler and John Bradshaw Layfield quickly ran down the card for Sunday's Extreme Rules Pay-Per-View event. On the Extreme Rules Kickoff Show, The Miz will take on Ryback. For the Intercontinental Championship, Seth Rollins and Sheamus will do battle in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Tornado Tag Team rules will be put into place as The Usos challenge Randy Orton and Batista. It's put up or shut up for Derrick Bateman as he defends the United States Championship against Roman Reigns in a Tables Match. Viewer discretion is advised when AJ Lee and Paige meet for the Divas Championship in the first-ever Divas Champion. The 'Anti-Diva' has promised that the WWE Universe will see things in this match that they never thought they would see from two female competitors. Thirty minutes will be put on the clock when Daniel Bryan defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Dolph Ziggler in an Iron Man match. Who will be Buried Alive? The Undertaker or Bray Wyatt? And lastly, a Six Man Tag Team Extreme Rules match for the ages. Brock Lesnar, Kassius Ohno and Antonio Cesaro will collide with CM Punk, Wade Barrett and the WWE Champion, John Cena. Extreme Rules is live this Sunday on Pay-Per-View!
A graphic was shown for the huge Twelve Man Tag Team match, which is coming up next on RAW!
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| COMMERCIAL BREAK | #TwelveManTag | A promo was shown for Extreme Rules, live this Sunday on Pay-Per-View.
WWE CHAMPION JOHN CENA, CM PUNK, WADE BARRETT, ROMAN REIGNS & THE USOS DEF. UNITED STATES CHAMPION DERRICK BATEMAN, KANE, WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS RANDY ORTON & BATISTA, ANTONIO CESARO & KASSIUS OHNO W/ PAUL HEYMAN: One of the biggest main events in recent memory here on Monday Night RAW. Plenty of time was given as twelve men shined with the WWE Universe red hot for the action. Towards the end of the bout, Jey Uso made the hot tag to CM Punk, who came in swinging against Derrick Bateman. As Punk was looking to deliver the Go To Sleep, Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno stepped into the ring to prevent it. That caused John Cena and Wade Barrett to intervene, everyone else soon getting involved as all hell broke loose in a scene similar to SmackDown last Friday. Roman Reigns took Kane out of the ring with a Superman Punch, The Usos diving over the top rope onto Randy Orton and Batista. Barrett and Cena took the fight to Cesaro and Ohno as Bateman rolled Punk up in the ring, but was only able to get a two count. Punk dodged a strike from Bateman, catching him with a Roundhouse Kick before hoisting him up to his shoulders, hitting him with the Go To Sleep to pick up the victory for his team.
The audience erupted as CM Punk stood to his feet following the match, getting the win after pinning Derrick Bateman. The massive brawl continued at ringside as Cena, Barrett, Reigns and The Usos took the fight to Orton, Batista, Kane, Cesaro and Ohno. Soon, the final piece for Extreme Rules arrived as the entrance music of Brock Lesnar hit. Out came the 'Beast Incarnate' as Paul Heyman smirked on the entrance ramp. As Lesnar marched down to ringside, Punk delivered a Suicide Dive onto him! Punk and Lensar began brawling as the others continued to do so, carnage ensuing six nights before Extreme Rules is live on Pay-Per-View!
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Post by Planktung on Dec 17, 2014 15:08:17 GMT -5
#ERKickoff
| After the airing of the signature WWE intro, footage was shown from earlier in the day of Paige walking into the arena with the barbed wire baseball bat in her hands, several members of the roster and backstage staff staring at her in silence. The 'Anti Diva' also had a backpack on her, the contents unknown, but we can be sure that the barbed wire bat is not the only trick that she has up her sleeve for AJ Lee tonight at Extreme Rules.
Cutting to the live feed, members of the WWE Universe were shown filing into the arena as we are just minutes away from Extreme Rules live on Pay-Per-View! Renee Young welcomed everyone to the Extreme Rules Kickoff Show, featuring the panel of Hall of Famer Booker T, along with two men who have helped define the term 'extreme,' Rob Van Dam and the 'Hardcore Legend,' Mick Foley! "We just saw footage of Paige ominously walking into the arena, but we will save the discussion for that at the end," said Renee. She then began discussing a match that will not see weapons and blood incorporated, but rather thirty minutes of pure professional wrestling. Daniel Bryan versus Dolph Ziggler in a 30-Minute Iron Man match for the World Heavyweight Championship. Booker stated that this is one of the matches that he is most looking forward to. "I've always been high on D-Bry, that's my boy right there! You know, he's been a phenomenal World Heavyweight Champion thus far, but can he take on the 'Show Off' for thirty minutes and come out on top? I think....YES!" said Booker as the audience behind him began a "YES!" chant. Rob Van Dam then said that last year at Extreme Rules, he stepped into the ring with Dolph and came out on the losing end. "When Dolph puts pressure on himself, he's at his best and I don't think that he has ever felt more pressure in any situation than he does tonight. He wants to redeem himself for what happened at WrestleMania and I think that will take him to victory tonight," said Van Dam. Mick Foley said that he's good friends with both Bryan and Ziggler and has spoken to them about this match. "They are as focused as I've ever seen them. The training that these two men have endured to prepare for thirty minutes is unbelievable. We're going to see a match for the ages, but ultimately, I'm going with Daniel Bryan on this one," said Foley. Renee reminded everyone to join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag 'ERKickoff.'
A graphic for the Buried Alive match between The Undertaker and Bray Wyatt was shown, followed by a video package. Following that, Renee asked the panel for their predictions as to who will be buried alive tonight at Extreme Rules. Foley started off by saying that he got a bit too close to this situation on RAW a few weeks ago. "I tried to let Bray Wyatt know that he was venturing into territory that you don't come back from once you step foot in there. Yes, he has Luke Harper and Erick Rowan by his side, but this is The Undertaker's match. He is hell bent on putting away Bray Wyatt once and for all and I think that he is going to," said Foley. Rob Van Dam said that when The Undertaker stepped foot into the WWE over two decades ago, no one ever thought that they would see someone as sinister and menacing as him. Fast forward through time and you have Bray Wyatt wrecking havoc. "I'm saying Undertaker wins tonight, but my heart isn't fully in that prediction," said Van Dam. Booker T then said that you have to believe that Bray Wyatt is coming into this match with the biggest chip in the world on his shoulder. "He had the chance to do what no one else has ever done at WrestleMania, and he came up short against The Undertaker. Wyatt is going to do anything and everything in his power to make sure that The Undertaker is buried six feet underground tonight.....but I don't see it happening. Undertaker puts him away once and for all and I wouldn't be surprised if he throws Harper and Rowan in that grave, too," said Booker as Renee said that she cannot recall a Kickoff Show where the panel unanimously agreed on a winner.
THE MIZ VS. RYBACK: Last Monday on RAW, The Miz made an enemy out of Ryback after trashing 'Big Hungry' for being featured on the latest edition of WWE Magazine. Ryback would not let Miz's words go without punishment, resulting in this bout here on the Extreme Rules Kickoff Show. Miz made sure to remind everyone that he ended the undefeated streak of Ryback a few months ago at Hell in a Cell, but that was in a Handicap match. This time, the 'Awesome One' would have to get the job done on his own. Miz was able to keep Ryback grounded throughout the match, but became overconfident after delivering a Skull Crushing Finale. Miz gloated to the audience before looking directly at the camera, shouting, "Look at your poster boy now!" He then got the cover, only to have Ryback kick out at two! Miz became infuriated as waited for Ryback to get to his feet, looking for a second Skull Crushing Finale. Ryback, however, was able to ram Miz into a corner, allowing him to free himself. Miz staggered into the center of the ring, where Ryback charged into him with a Meathook Clothesline! "Finish it!" shouted Ryback as he hoisted Miz up to his shoulders, delivering Shell Shocked to pick up the victory. RYBACK DEFEATS THE MIZ!
The audience popped for Ryback as he got to his feet following a successful outing against The Miz. After highlights from the bout were shown, Ryback stood on the second rope as he shouted "Feed me more!" along with the WWE Universe.
A promo was shown for NXT Take Over, featuring the main event of Adam Cole versus Sami Zayn for the NXT Championship. NXT Take Over is live on May 29th on WWE.com!
Returning to the Extreme Rules Kickoff Show, the panel of Renee Young, Booker T, Rob Van Dam and Mick Foley was shown once again as they began to discuss some of the other matches, including the Tables match for the United States Championship between Derrick Bateman and Roman Reigns. Rob Van Dam and Mick Foley simultaneously said, "Roman Reigns," while Booker said Bateman's name. "Dude?" asked Van Dam to Booker, asking why he believed that Bateman would win. "I know you and Derrick Bateman still got some beef, Van Dam, but I just see a whole lot of potential in this kid. He's got Money in the Bank on top of that, too, and a hell of a lot of chances to cash-in tonight. Whoever wins the Iron Man match will be exhausted after thirty minutes, and John Cena is going to have his hands full as well," said Booker before Van Dam said that he didn't say why he believes Derrick Bateman is going to win. "Oh, because I like the kid," said Booker as Foley chuckled to himself. "Moving on, Booker just mentioned John Cena, who will be-" said Renee before the entrance music of Cody Rhodes hit. "Wait a minute!" said Booker as the entire panel turned to the stage, Rhodes making his way out for the first time since SmackDown on April 11th. The 'Prince of Pro Wrestling' actually received a fair response from the WWE Universe as he stepped into the ring, saying that it's been a while since anyone has seen him. "At WrestleMania, I left it all in this ring to get back the World Heavyweight Championship.....and I lost. For the past year, I have been obsessed with championship gold, and I felt like I was going nowhere. I had to take a step back and ask myself if this was what I still wanted to do. I talked to my father....my brother.....my wife.....and they all told me the same thing. That I was not only born into this business, but I was born to be in this business. I'm out here tonight to announce that Cody Rhodes is not only back, but he is coming for his throne. In four weeks, WWE will present King of the Ring on Pay-Per-View and I plan on winning the tournament for the second year in a row." Rhodes placed the microphone down on the canvas as he made his way up the entrance ramp, announcing that he is the first participant in this year's King of the Ring.
Turning the attention back to the panel, only a few minutes remained as Renee Young stated that with Cody Rhodes entering the King of the Ring tournament, he instantly has to be a favorite. "That's my pick right there! I don't need to see the brackets!" said Booker T. Renee moved on to the Six Man Tag Team Extreme Rules match that will see the WWE Champion, John Cena, team up with CM Punk and Wade Barrett to take on Antonio Cesaro, Kassius Ohno and Brock Lesnar. "This is going to be a war, no doubt about it. But you have to ask yourself if Cena, Punk and Barrett will be able to coexist. Even if they can, they don't have a guy like Paul Heyman at their side to make sure that they're a well-oiled machine. Heyman's guys take this one," said Van Dam. Booker said that in most situations, he would not bet against a team that is operating under the guidance of Paul Heyman. "However, this is the one situation in which I will. Cena, Punk and Barrett win this match," he said. Mick Foley then stated that Cesaro and Ohno are the wild cards in this match. "Guys like Cena, Punk, Barrett and Lesnar have already tasted stardom and main event status in WWE. Ohno and Cesaro are coming into this match just a bit hungrier than everyone else. Factor that into having a monster like Brock Lesnar on their team, I'm going to give the devil his dues and say that Paul Heyman's team will be winning tonight," said Foley.
"We have two minutes left until Extreme Rules is live on Pay-Per-View. Mick, I understand that you have something that you want to say regarding the Last Diva Standing match between AJ Lee and Paige," said Renee before the camera focused solely on Foley. "When Paige pulled out the barbed wire bat a while back on SmackDown, I knew that I needed to speak with her because she is going down a road that I don't advise any WWE superstar, let alone a Diva, to travel down. You saw footage earlier of Paige arriving to the arena, and shortly after that, I ran into her and tried to see just what is going on in her head right now. That backpack that she had with her, I asked what was inside of it. When she opened it......my first response was, 'Are you 'effing' kidding me?' I told Paige that for the sake of the company and everyone watching tonight, she should reconsider what she is planning on doing to AJ Lee, but she just would not listen. Those who are watching at home with young ones.....you might want to think about putting them to bed early because I'm convinced that Paige's agenda here tonight is not to take back the Divas Championship, but to end the career of AJ. I fell off of Hell in a Cell in '98 and even I am feeling uneasy about what is going to happen in Last Diva Standing," said Foley before the screen faded out, signalling that it was time for Extreme Rules to go live.
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| Following the signature WWE intro, the opening video package for Extreme Rules was shown, starting with a visual of blood dripping onto the ring canvas. "How far will one go to claim victory with the clock ticking?" asked the voice over before showing Daniel Bryan's World Heavyweight Championship victory at WrestleMania XXIX. "Daniel Bryan is World Heavyweight Champion!" said Michael Cole in his call from the event. The video then showed Ziggler's victory in the number one contenders tournament, earning himself a rematch for the gold at Extreme Rules. This time, however, thirty minutes will be placed on the clock in an Iron Man match, the winner being the superstar who can gain the most pinfalls or submissions within the time frame. "How far will one go to lay his adversary to rest?" was the next question posed. "Undertaker, I am not afraid of you!" shouted Bray Wyatt in a voice over as the rivalry between the 'Eater of Worlds' and The Undertaker was highlighted. "Bray Wyatt, you have sealed your fate and condemned yourself to eternal hell!" said 'Taker as the two collide tonight in a Buried Alive match. "How far will three men go to vanquish the others?" Following that question, Kassius Ohno's debut on RAW a few weeks ago was shown, followed by footage of he and Antonio Cesaro laying out CM Punk and the WWE Champion, John Cena. Wade Barrett would quickly return form injury, setting the stage for a Six Man Tag Team Extreme Rules match with Cesaro and Ohno being joined by Paul Heyman's third client. The man who assaulted a retired Kurt Angle, Brock Lesnar! "....How far will one go to be the Last Diva Standing?" was the final question asked. ".....You beat me in my house......I beat you in yours." Footage from RAW in England was shown, which is where AJ Lee shocked the world by turning her back on Paige and the WWE Universe to become Divas Champion. Since then, rage has engulfed Paige as she is hell bent on not only regaining the championship, but making AJ, Kaitlyn and The Committee suffer for what they did to her in her home country. "We will see who the Iron Man is," said Bryan as a shot of him and Ziggler staring at each other was shown. "Rest....in......peace!" said Undertaker as we saw him standing tall at WrestleMania against Wyatt. "Eat! Sleep! Conquer! Reapeat!" said Paul Heyman as a clip of Lesnar, Ohno and Cesaro standing in unison was shown. "Last.." said Paige, followed by AJ's voice saying, "Diva." ".....Standing" said the two simultaneously as the video concluded with a shot of Paige holding up a barbed wire baseball bat.
Pop Evil's "Behind Closed Doors" blared over the PA system as the pyrotechnics display was set off. Cameras scanned the red-hot audience here in St. Louis as Michael Cole, Jerry 'The King' Lawler and John Bradshaw Layfield welcomed everyone to Extreme Rules! Tonight, history will be made as AJ Lee and Paige compete in the first-ever Last Diva Standing match for the Divas Championship. WWE Champion John Cena, CM Punk and Wade Barrett go to war with Brock Lesnar, Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno in a Six Man Tag Team Extreme Rules match. Someone will be put to rest six feet deep in the ground as Bray Wyatt meets The Undertaker in a Buried Alive match. All that and much more tonight on Extreme Rules, but first, we kick things off with a Falls Count Anywhere match for the Intercontinental Championship!
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| FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE MATCH FOR THE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP - SETH ROLLINS VS. SHEAMUS: The entrance music of Sheamus hit to a great response from St. Louis as the 'Celtic Warrior' made his way out to the stage, looking out into the sea of WWE fans as he shouted, 'Fella!' after beating his chest. Sheamus marched down to the ring as a replay from last Monday's edition of RAW was shown, where Seth Rollins delivered a beating to Sheamus, delivering a Curb Stomp onto a steel chair. "Sheamus claims the he is ready to go, but I don't believe for one second that he isn't still feeling the effects of that Curb Stomp," said John Bradshaw Layfield on commentary. After Sheamus was settled in the ring, Seth Rollins' entrance music hit to a reaction of mostly boos. Out came the Intercontinental Champion, all smiles as he walked down to the ring. Rollins handed the Intercontinental Title over to the official, who raised the gold high in the air. The bell would then sound as Rollins and Sheamus circled around the ring for a bit, Rollins kicking Sheamus in the thigh during a lock up attempt. As Rollins laughed, Sheamus retaliated with a chop to his chest. Rollins rolled out of the ring as Sheamus followed him, Michael Cole reminding everyone that under Falls Count Anywhere rules, this match can be decided anywhere that Rollins and Sheamus take their fight to. Rollins turned around, only to be met with a Clothesline from Sheamus. The 'Celtic Warrior' then lifted Rollins into the air, bringing him down face-first onto the barricade. Rollins fell back onto the floor as Sheamus got the cover on him, only managing to get a two count. Sheamus picked Rollins up off of the floor, looking to whip him into the steel ring post. Rollins, however, countered it and sent his adversary into the post. Rollins stepped into the ring apron, diving off and catching Sheamus with a knee to the side of his head. "Rollins knows that Sheamus' head was damaged on RAW last Monday and that's where he is putting focus," said Bradshaw. Rollins covered Sheamus, who was able to kick out. Rollins then grabbed the Intercontinental Championship from ringside, showing it off to Sheamus while saying that he is the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time. Rollins then attempted to strike Sheamus in the face with the gold, but the 'Celtic Warrior' dodged the shot and hit Rollins with the Irish Curse Backbreaker! Sheamus covered Rollins again, but was still unable to secure the victory. Sheamus slowly got to his feet while holding his head, feeling the effects. He then looked underneath the ring, bringing out a steel chair. "That's what it's all about on this night, ladies and gentlemen," said Michael Cole. Sheamus placed the chair in the ring, rolling Rollins back in. Sheamus set the chair up towards the corner as he placed Rollins in position for the High Cross! Rollins, however, was able to slide out of Sheamus' grip, hitting him with a Superkick. Rollins took the chair that Sheamus had set up, using it against him. The Intercontinental Champion struck the 'Celtic Warrior' in the back repeatedly before placing it under his face. In a scene similar to what we saw on RAW, Rollins attempted to deliver a Curb Stomp, but Sheamus was able to take the chair and dodge the maneuver. Sheamus hit Rollins repeatedly in the back and arm before Clotheslining him out of the ring. Sheamus climbed onto the top rope, waiting for Rollins to turn around. When the Intercontinental Champion did so, Sheamus leaped off and caught him on the top of his head with a Hammer Fist. Sheamus covered Rollins, but was still unable to get the victory. The 'Celtic Warrior' would then take the top portion of the steel steps, waiting for Rollins to get his feet again. "Come on, Fella!" said Sheamus. As he was charging towards Rollins, the Intercontinental Champion delivered a Dropkick into the steps, causing them fall back onto Sheamus' face! Rollins quickly pushed the steps to the side and covered Sheamus, but somehow, the 'Celtic Warrior' managed to kick out! Rollins grew more infuriated as grabbed Sheamus by both of his wrists, dragging him up the entrance ramp to the stage. Rollins picked Sheamus up to his feet as he pointed to the side of the stage, signaling that he was looking to throw him off. Sheamus was able to thwart Rollins' intentions by countering the Irish Whip, Rollins himself nearly falling off. When he turned, Sheamus delivered a kick to mid section before setting up the High Cross, looking to throw the Intercontinental Champion off of the stage! Once again, Rollins fought his way out of the maneuver, catching Sheamus with an Enziguri. Sheamus tried to get to his feet, but Rollins charged towards him and delivered a Curb Stomp onto the stage! Rollins turned Sheamus' motionless carcass over, covering him to finally pick up the victory. SETH ROLLINS RETAINS THE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP!
A response of mostly boos emerged from the WWE Universe as Seth Rollins staggered to his feet, standing tall on the stage over the downed Sheamus. The official raised Rollins' arm as he took a few steps down the entrance ramp to retrieve his Intercontinental Championship from one of the ringside crew members. Several highlights from the match were shown, concluding with the Curb Stomp that drove Sheamus' already damaged head into the steel stage. Cutting back to the live feed, Rollins placed one foot on Sheamus' chest as the medical staff tried to tend to him, Rollins continuing his quest to become the greatest Intercontinental Champion in WWE history.
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| Backstage, The Committee were shown in the office of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon as the two of them spoke with United States Champion Derrick Bateman, WWE Tag Team Champions Randy Orton and Batista, Kaitlyn and the Divas Champion AJ Lee. "There is a lot riding on the line tonight and every one of you plays a role in that," said Stephanie. Hunter then said that tonight, he is going to make a huge announcement regarding the future of the WWE. "While I am focused on that, you all need to do your jobs. AJ, you need to make sure that Paige stays down for the ten count and does not do anything that she will surely regret later on. Kaitlyn will help you with that. Randy, Dave, I know that you both will make short work of The Usos later. Derrick, it's no secret that you haven't exactly been on your best behavior as of late," said Hunter. "If I can give my opinion, sir......it's all his fault," said Bateman as he pointed to Orton. "My fault?!" asked Orton before Bateman responded. "Yes, your fault. I was just trying to help you on SmackDown and what did I get in return? You RKO'd me," said Bateman before Orton told him that he deserved it, and right about now, he would absolutely love to drop his ass again. Batista and Hunter came between the two, not allowing Bateman and Orton's egos to clash any further. "That's enough! Derrick, you know what you have to do, so I suggest that you go do it!" said Hunter as everyone in the room stared at Bateman, the United States Champion and Mr. Money in the Bank leaving the room.
TABLES MATCH FOR THE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP - DERRICK BATEMAN VS. ROMAN REIGNS: Back at WrestleMania XXIX, it was Roman Reigns who Derrick Bateman delivered a beat down to in order to obtain the Money in the Bank briefcase for himself. Since then, Reigns has set out to make Bateman's life a living hell, and now has the opportunity to drive him through a table and seize his United States Championship. Bateman and Reigns stood across the ring from each other as the bell sounded, Jerry Lawler asking if Bateman's confidence is at an all time low tonight. "He's in hot water with The Committee, and the man who has helped him repeatedly against Roman Reigns, the Commissioner Kane, is not here tonight." Bateman started off the match by charging at Reigns, but was hit with a shoulder tackle. Reigns took Bateman down a few more times before throwing him out to ringside. Reigns stepped out through the ropes and looked underneath the ring, bringing out a table. He set it up before placing Bateman on his shoulder, looking to finish this match quickly. Bateman slid off of Reigns' shoulder, taking his head and bouncing it off of the ring apron. Bateman would then place Reigns on the table before stepping onto the ring apron. Before Bateman could leap off, however, Reigns rolled off of the table. Bateman would then jump from the apron, but Reigns caught him and rammed him into the steel ring post. Bateman held his back as he lied on the floor, the 'One Man Army' laughing as the United States Champion had no one by his side tonight to help him. Reigns brought a steel chair out from underneath the ring, the audience going wild as John Bradshaw Layfield stated on commentary that Reigns has no business bringing other weapons into play in a Tables match. Reigns swung the chair at Bateman's head, but Bateman dodged it as the chair collided with the steel ring post. Reigns dropped the chair before Bateman pushed him face-first into the ring post. Reigns had a laceration above his right eye as the ringside doctor tried to tend to him, but Bateman shoved the doctor out of his way. Bateman placed Reigns against the announce table, striking him repeatedly on his wound. Bateman then took the chair that was left at ringside, prepared to strike Reigns in the skull with it. Before Bateman could, however, Reigns caught him with a Superman Punch! Reigns rolled Bateman back into the ring, taking the chair with him. The tables were turned from WrestleMania XXIX as it was now Bateman who was defenseless with Reigns stalking him. Reigns struck Bateman once in the back with the chair before delivering repeated shots. Reigns pointed to the table that was set up on the outside, signaling the end of the bout. Reigns placed Bateman in position for a Powerbomb as he was looking to throw him out of the ring and through the table. Bateman, however, slid out of Reigns' grip and caught him with a low blow. Bateman quickly brought Reigns to the center of the ring, delivering the One Percenter Headlock Driver onto the steel chair! To add insult to injury, Bateman took the Money in the Bank briefcase from ringside, taunting the 'One Man Army' with it to remind Reigns that regardless of tonight's result, he is guaranteed a future opportunity at the WWE or World Heavyweight Championship. Reigns stirred to his feet as Bateman was prepared to strike him with the case. Reigns dodged the shot, quickly turning around and hitting Bateman with a Spear! Both men were down as Reigns crawled to the ropes, using them to help himself get to his feet. He picked Bateman up, throwing him over the top rope towards the table. Bateman was able to hang on, but barely as Reigns picked up the Money in the Bank briefcase. He stared at it for a bit before charging towards Bateman, hitting him in the skull with it! Bateman, however, was able to hang onto the ropes, but only with one hand. Reigns dropped the briefcase before letting out his signature howl, running towards Bateman and delivered a Spear through the second rope, Bateman crashing back onto the table! ROMAN REIGNS WINS THE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP!
"He did it! Poetic justice for Roman Reigns!" said Michael Cole on commentary as the WWE Universe came unglued. Reigns stirred to his feet as the official handed him the United States Championship, the 'One Man Army' capturing his first title in his WWE career. A recap of the finishing sequence was shown as Reigns used Derrick Bateman's own Money in the Bank briefcase against him before delivering an incredible Spear through the table at ringside. Returning to the live feed, Reigns was shown leaving through the sea of WWE Universe members, celebrating with them as Bateman was assisted up the entrance ramp by two officials. Roman Reigns is the new United States Champion at Extreme Rules!
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| Cutting to the announce unit at ringside, John Bradshaw Layfield stated that this is already one of the darkest nights in WWE history. "How can you two by happy? First, that criminal, Roman Reigns, stole Derrick Bateman's Money in the Bank briefcase and threw it below the London Bridge. Now, he stole the United States Championship!" said Bradshaw before Jerry Lawler said that unlike the Money in the Bank briefcase, the United States Championship actually belongs to Roman Reigns now. "From one championship match to another, thirty minutes will be placed on the clock when Daniel Bryan and Dolph Ziggler collide for the World Heavyweight Championship coming up next," said Michael Cole to take us to a video package for the match. At WrestleMania XXIX last month, Bryan managed to defeated Ziggler, Kurt Angle and Cody Rhodes in a Fatal Four Way Elimination match to become World Heavyweight Champion. One man who was outspoken about the result was Dolph Ziggler, who would invoke his rematch clause on SmackDown nearly two weeks later. The 'Show Off' would come up short before being placed in a number one contenders tournament. Ziggler came out on top in the tournament to earn himself a rematch for the World Title at Extreme Rules. This time, however, the field would be different. Bryan issued the challenge for a 30-Mintue Iron Man match, which was accepted by Ziggler with no hesitation. Who will come out on top tonight as not the only the World Heavyweight Champion, but also as the 'Iron Man?'
Returning to the live Pay-Per-View feed, the bell sounded as Justin Roberts announced that the following contest is a 30-Minute Iron Man match for the World Heavyweight Championship. After going over the rules of the match, Dolph Ziggler's entrance music hit to a mixed response from the St. Louis audience. Ziggler made his way down to the ring, appearing to be as focused as he's ever been. "That is the expression of a man who is ready to take back everything that he has lost," said John Bradshaw Layfield. Ziggler stood in a corner as he awaited the arrival of his adversary. Seconds later, Daniel Bryan's theme song hit to a thunderous response. Bryan made his way out to the stage, observing the sea of WWE fans that shouted "Yes!" Bryan joined them in the chant as he made his way down to the ring, standing on the top turnbuckle while thrusting his index fingers into the air. Justin Roberts gave the pre-match introductions before Bryan handed the official the World Heavyweight Championship. The clock appeared on the titantron, reading "30:00." When the clock reaches zero, who will be declared the World Heavyweight Champion?
30-MINUTE IRON MAN MATCH FOR THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP - DANIEL BRYAN VS. DOLPH ZIGGLER: The bell sounded as Daniel Bryan and Dolph Ziggler coming face-to-face in the center of the ring. Ziggler extended his hand out, Bryan hesitant to accept after the double cross that occurred last Monday on RAW. Bryan would kick Ziggler's hand away before rolling him up for the two count. Ziggler and Bryan locked up upon both getting to their feet, Ziggler taking Bryan down with a headlock. Bryan fought his way out of it and rolled Ziggler up again for another two count. "Daniel Bryan is trying to stack up those victories early on," said John Bradshaw Layfield. Ziggler rolled out of the ring as Bryan ran the ropes, looking to hit a Suicide Dive. Ziggler moved out of the way as Bryan crashed into the barricade. Ziggler quickly rolled Bryan into the ring, waiting for him to get to his feet. When Bryan did so, Ziggler hit him with a Superkick, covering him to get the first fall! Ziggler - 1, Bryan - 0. The WWE Universe appeared to be in shock as two minutes into the match, Ziggler already scored the first pin fall. The official kept the 'Show Off' away as Bryan stirred to his feet. When Bryan stated that he was able to continue, the official allowed the two to go at it again. Ziggler charged into Bryan with a Splash before striking him repeatedly. Ziggler would then bring Bryan into the center of the ring, positioning him for another Superkick. Bryan, however, dodged the kick and rolled Ziggler up, catching him by surprise with the three count! Ziggler - 1, Bryan - 1. The St. Louis audience popped heavily as the score was now even between the two superstars. Before Bryan got to his feet, Ziggler delivered a Fameasser, only managing to get a two count of it. "Ziggler is beginning to lose his cool, but he still has another twenty-five minutes to go," said Jerry Lawler. The 'Show Off' tossed Bryan to the outside of the ring, standing on the ring apron while he waited for the World Heavyweight Champion to get to his feet. Ziggler would then leap off, but Bryan moved out of harm's way as Ziggler landed face-first onto the surface of the announce table. With Ziggler backed against the table, Bryan delivered multiple kicks to his chest before rolling him back into the ring to avoid being counted out. Bryan got the cover, but the dazed Ziggler was able to still kick out. Bryan would then climb onto the top turnbuckle, looking down at Ziggler's motionless body before leaping off with a Diving Headbutt. However, Ziggler was able to move out of the way just in time, allowing Bryan to crash front-first onto the canvas. With both men down momentarily, the official began to count as something caught the attention of the audience members. Cameras then showed Tyson Kidd, who has had issues with both superstars, walk through the crowd, taking a front-row seat that was reserved for him. Kidd then held up a sign that read, "This Match Sucks," trying to draw attention to himself. Bryan and Ziggler both stirred to their feet simultaneously, the World Champion delivering a slap to the face of his adversary. Ziggler responded with a slap of his own before the two began trading blows. A third of the match was completed by that point as slightly less than twenty-minutes remained on the clock. Bryan was able to win the war of strikes, hitting Ziggler with a few elbows before backing him into a corner. Bryan would then charge into Ziggler, hitting him with a running Dropkick before getting a two count. Bryan then noticed Kidd in the audience, who was still holding up his sign. Bryan exited the ring and confronted Kidd, taking his sign and ripping it up. "You know I should be in this match!" said Kidd as he and Bryan continued to argue. Ziggler made his way out of the ring, waiting for Bryan to turn around. When Bryan did so, Ziggler attempted to hit a Superkick, but Bryan dodged it and the kick connected onto Kidd! Kidd fell back into his seat as Bryan dodged a strike from Ziggler, planting him with a German Suplex onto the floor. With the two down momentarily, security would take Kidd out of his seat, carrying him up the entrance ramp to make sure that he could no longer get involved in this bout. When Ziggler stirred to his feet, Bryan Clotheslined him over the barricade and into the front row. Bryan rolled back into the ring to prevent the count out, or at least that is what it initially seemed like. Instead, Bryan climbed onto the top rope, asking everyone in the seated section of the audience to move. They did so as Ziggler got to his feet, Bryan somersaulting out of the ring and onto him! "Holy sh*t!" chants filled the atmosphere as two replays were shown of Bryan's incredible leap onto Ziggler. Both superstars were down on a multiple chairs as the official gave leeway to the ten count, knowing that neither would make it back into the ring soon. Bryan stirred to his feet first, throwing Ziggler over the barricade. He rolled the number one contender back into the ring, covering him to pick up another fall and gain the advantage. Bryan - 2, Ziggler - 1. Half of the match had gone by as Bryan waited for Ziggler to get to his knees, looking to hit a Roundhouse Kick. Ziggler, however, was able to dodge the kick, planting Bryan with a Zig Zag! Ziggler could not get the cover immediately, but was able to seconds later. That cost him, however, as Bryan managed to kick out at two. Ziggler would then stand up over Bryan, looking down at him as he saw the opportunity for something. Ziggler mocked Bryan's "Yes!" taunt before attempting to apply the Yes Lock, successfully doing so! Bryan found himself trapped in his own submission maneuver, struggling to fight his way out of it. Bryan was able to soon reach the ropes before Ziggler pulled him back into the center of the ring, this time applying the Ankle Lock, the hold of the man that Bryan retired at WrestleMania, Kurt Angle. The "Daniel Bryan" chants were thunderous as Bryan managed to roll his way out of it, sending Ziggler chest-first into the turnbuckle. Bryan planted Ziggler with a Backdrop Suplex, only getting a two count out of it. Bryan stirred to his feet, feeling the energy from the WWE Universe as he delivered a few kicks to the chest of Ziggler before finally catching him with the Roundhouse Kick to finish off the sequence. Bryan got the cover on Ziggler, but it was only good for a two count. Growing frustrated, Bryan placed Ziggler on the top turnbuckle, the clock reaching ten minutes. Bryan attempted to deliver a Superplex, but Ziggler tried to fight it. He was able to counter the maneuver and throw Bryan front-first onto the canvas. Ziggler stepped off of the top rope and ran towards Bryan, hitting him with a Fameasser to even the score. Bryan - 2, Ziggler - 2. "We've got us an even ballgame, Michael!" said Bradshaw. Bryan soon began to stir to his feet as Ziggler stalked him for another Fameasser. When the 'Show Off' attempted to hit it, Bryan countered it into a Powerbomb, following it up with a Texas Cloverleaf! Bryan had the hold cinched in as Ziggler screamed in agony. He was soon able to reach the ropes, holding onto them as Bryan released the maneuver when the official reached a four count. Ziggler rolled out of the ring, but was not allowed any time to heal up as Bryan delivered a Suicide Dive, hitting it this time. Bryan quickly rolled Ziggler back into the ring, heading to the top rope and coming down with a Diving Headbutt! Bryan got the cover, but once again, Ziggler was able to get a shoulder up in time. Six minutes remained in the match, the two superstars having thrown everything at each other for twenty-four minutes now. Bryan backed into a corner, shouting "Yes!" repeatedly as he waited patiently for Ziggler to get to his feet. Bryan charged at him, but Ziggler caught him with a Superkick! Both superstars were down as the WWE Universe showed their appreciation for this wrestling clinic, chanting "This is awesome!" Ziggler was the first to get to his feet, grabbing Bryan and bringing him up to his. "Just stay down!" shouted Ziggler before backing up and attempting to deliver a Superkick. Bryan, however, caught Ziggler's foot and spun him around, kicking him in the mid-section. Bryan lifted Ziggler into the air, bringing him down with a Brainbuster! Bryan got the cover, but Ziggler managed to kick out. Less than five minutes now remained with the score even, leaving both superstars in a hurry to pick up at least one more pinfall or submission. Bryan attempted to apply the Yes Lock, but Ziggler was able to fight out of it and place the World Heavyweight Champion in a pinning predicament. Bryan kicked out quickly, but Ziggler would not allow him the time to get his feet. The 'Show Off' stomped away on the World Champion while looking back at the clock, aware that he was running low on time. Ziggler tried to pick Bryan up, but was caught in a small package roll up. Ziggler was able to kick out, but when both superstars got to their feet, Bryan was able to catch Ziggler with a Busaiku Knee! He got the cover, but unfortunately for him, Ziggler was able to get his foot on the bottom rope. Bryan then brought Ziggler to the center of the ring, applying the Yes Lock! One minute was left as Bryan attempted to force Ziggler to submit within that amount of time. Ziggler held on for dear life, refusing to tap out. "Thirty seconds!" said Michael Cole as Ziggler appeared to be on the verge of submitting, but managed to reach the ropes. "Ten! Nine! Eight!" counted the WWE Universe as Bryan pulled Ziggler away from the ropes, reapplying the Yes Lock. It was not enough, however, as the clock expired. DANIEL BRYAN AND DOLPH ZIGGLER WRESTLE TO A 2-2 DRAW!
"Ladies and gentlemen, this match has been ruled a draw!" said Justin Roberts as the audience was livid at the outcome. After thirty minutes of back-and-forth action between Daniel Bryan and Dolph Ziggler, the match would conclude with a draw at two falls a piece. "The official attempted to hand Bryan back the World Heavyweight Championship, but he refused to accept it. "NO!" shouted Bryan repeatedly before asking the official for five minutes. A "Five more minutes!" chant broke out as Bryan encouraged the WWE Universe to continue chanting. Ziggler got involved as well, desperately wanting more time. The official began to speak to Justin Roberts, who was told something in his earpiece before making an announcement. "Ladies and gentlemen, per order of The Committee, this match will go into Sudden Death Overtime!" The WWE Universe came unglued for the announcement as the official raised the World Heavyweight Championship once again. This was it. Sudden Death Overtime. Whoever scores the next pinfall or submission will leave Extreme Rules as the World Heavyweight Champion!
SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME FOR THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP - DANIEL BRYAN VS. DOLPH ZIGGLER: The bell sounded as Daniel Bryan and Dolph Ziggler immediately began trading blows, everyone in the arena either standing or sitting on the edge of their seat. Bryan's strikes were able to bring Ziggler to his knees, the World Heavyweight Champion going for a Roundhouse Kick. Ziggler, however, dodged it and caught Bryan with a Superkick. When Ziggler got the cover, Bryan managed to kick out at one! "He kicked out at one! He kicked out at one!" shouted Michael Cole as Bryan got to his feet, hitting Ziggler with repeated elbows. Bryan was able to get Ziggler in a corner, charging into him three times with Running Dropkicks. During the fourth attempt, however, Ziggler was able to move out of the way. When Bryan to his feet, Ziggler planted him with a Zig Zag! The 'Show Off' got the cover, but Bryan was able to get his foot on the bottom rope. Ziggler let out a huge scream before bringing Bryan to the center of the ring. The World Heavyweight Champion was able to surprise Ziggler by grabbing him and delivering a Northern Lights Suplex with the bridge. Ziggler kicked out before Bryan attempted to hit the maneuver again, only to be planted with a DDT! Bryan kicked out once again, only further angering Ziggler. The 'Show Off' backed into a corner, waiting for Bryan to get up off of the canvas. "One more time," said Ziggler as he held his index finger up. He attempted to deliver one final Superkick, but Bryan was able to dodge it, running the ropes and hitting a Busaiku Knee! Instead of the going for the cover, however, Bryan turned Ziggler over. The World Heavyweight Champion dug into his arsenal as he locked Ziggler in the Cattle Mutliation! There was nowhere for Ziggler to he was trapped in the center of the ring, Bryan about to rip his shoulders out of place! Soon, Ziggler submitted, bringing Sudden Death Overtime to a conclusion. DANIEL BRYAN RETAINS THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!
Daniel Bryan released the Cattle Mutilation as the roof nearly came off of the arena. After thirty-plus minutes of hellacious action, Bryan was finally able to overcome Dolph Ziggler and is still the World Heavyweight Champion. The official handed Bryan back as he stood to his feet, barely able to perform his "Yes!" taunt due to exhaustion. A replay of the initial finish was shown, where Bryan and Ziggler competed to a draw, only for the match to be extended into Sudden Death Overtime. Ziggler slowly stirred to his feet, holding his head in shame and defeat. Bryan, however, approached Ziggler and extended his hand, asking for the handshake that he refused earlier on. "You and I tore the house down. This is as much your moment as it is mine," said Bryan. Ziggler looked around the arena for a bit before ultimately accepting Bryan's handshake. The two raised each other's arms as Ziggler applauded Bryan, leaving him to have the spotlight. Bryan continued to celebrate with the WWE Universe after a battle that they will not forget any time soon.
| #TheCommittee
| A promo was shown for King of the Ring, live on Pay-Per-View Sunday June 16th.
Returning to Extreme Rules, the entrance music of Triple H hit as the Chief Operation Officer of WWE made his way down to the ring along with his wife, Stephanie McMahon. The two were without the rest of The Committee as they prepare for their matches later on tonight, or in the case of Derrick Bateman, healing up from his bout earlier in the evening. The two stepped into the ring as the audience showered them with boos. "Wow. What a night that we've seen thus far. And here's the best part, ladies and gentlemen. It's just getting started," said Hunter before Stephanie began speaking. "We still have the Tag Team Championship. Last Diva Standing. The Six Man Tag. Buried Alive. Just so much more action on the way tonight, but let's take a break for just a second because my husband and I have a groundbreaking announcement to make. One that has been years in the making and we are so proud to finally be able to announce this here tonight," said Stephanie. "Ladies and gentlemen, we give to you......the WWE Network!" said Hunter as a brand new WWE logo was displayed on the titantron. "This is not the time or the place to share the details of the Network, especially with a crowd like this, so we'll save that for a later date. Just know that the WWE Network is coming and it's going to change everything," said Hunter. When he and Stephanie were attempting to leave the ring, the entrance music if Vince McMahon hit to a monstrous pop. "Oh my!" shouted Michael Cole as the Chairman himself made his way out to the stage, Hunter and Stephanie caught off guard by his appearance. "Did you know he was here?" asked Stephanie to her husband as Vince marched down to the ring. Hunter and Stephanie greeted Vince before introducing him to everyone. "They know who I am, so let's get down to business. I wanted to thank you two for announcing the WWE Network, but there's no reason to keep the details from these people, so I thought that I would come out here and share them myself!" said Vince to another pop. "The WWE Network will launch in the United States on Monday, July 15th, and later on in the year globally. Featured on the Network will be every single WWE, WCW and ECW Pay-Per-View in existence, along with every episode of Monday Night RAW, Friday Night SmackDown, NXT and all other programming. There will also be original shows and live specials coming to the Network. And get this. All of this will be available for just $9.99 a month!" said Vince.
"Now with the Network business out of the way, I actually also wanted to come out here to speak to the two of you," said Vince towards Triple H and Stephanie, both appearing to be concerned. "As of late, there have been several complains from the talent about the manner in which The Committee, whatever the hell that means, has been running things on RAW and SmackDown. It's probably better if you hear this from someone who voiced their opinion to me. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome......Dean Ambrose!" The WWE Universe went ballistic as Hunter and Stephanie's eyes widened as the sight of the 'Lunatic Fringe,' who was fired by The Committee a few weeks back on RAW. Ambrose stepped into the ring, shaking Vince's hand. "Thank you for joining us, Dean," said Vince before Hunter lashed out at him. "What the hell is he doing here?!?!" asked 'The Game.' Vince said that he agreed to give Ambrose time to explain what has been going on as of late. "You see, Vince, these two people who are supposed to be in a position of authority decided to use their powers and treat me like garbage," said Ambrose before Stephanie interrupted him. "Daddy, you can't be serious and say that you're willing to listen to him. Dean Ambrose has been nothing but trouble for Hunter and me. We gave him his Intercontinental Championship rematch and he lost, yet for some reason, he was going on and on about how we held him back. What did we hold you back from?!?" asked Stephanie. "I thought by now that you both would have been aware that sometimes, I let the incoherent ramblings in my head do the talking for me. Maybe I wasn't being held back before, but once I let my voice be heard and tried to speak the truth, suddenly, everything was being taken away from me. Eventually, my actions got me fired," said Ambrose before Hunter told him that he deserved it. Vince then said that he can understand both sides of the argument, but really, firing Ambrose isn't something that he personally would have done. "I like Dean. I see a lot of myself in him," said Vince as Hunter and Stephanie stared at him awkwardly. "You...you see yourself in him?" asked Stephanie to her father. "Yeah! He's hungry, aggressive, determined, a lot like myself. We even have similar interests," said Vince before Ambrose nonchalantly said that he took Vince to a strip club the night before. After a positive response from the audience, the horrified Stephanie responded with, "You took my father to a strip club?!?!" "Damn right he did," said Vince before continuing on. "But like I said, firing Ambrose was not the way to handle this. I'm not going to reinstate him because all day-to-day operations now belong to the two of you. All I am asking is that you give Dean the chance to earn his spot on the roster back, and I think I know how. Beginning soon will be the King of the Ring tournament. A tournament where the winner not only gets to declare himself the 'King,' but he earns a championship opportunity at SummerSlam. What if Dean Ambrose competed in the tournament with a temporary WWE contract, and if he wins, he be reinstated?" asked Vince. Hunter and Stephanie clearly did not want to agree to the terms, but with the Chairman of the company standing right in front of them, there was little they could do. "........Fine," said Hunter. "If Dean Ambrose wins the King of the Ring tournament, he'll be reinstated," said Triple H before Vince thanked him. "Oh, and um, one more thing. Until further notice, there will be no more terminations under the orders of you two," said the Chairman. When Vince and Ambrose were leaving the ring, Ambrose turned around and performed the D-Generation X crotch chop to Hunter and Stephanie! The two of them were irate as the 'Lunatic Fringe' Dean Ambrose now has the chance to not only earn his spot on the roster back, but a championship opportunity at SummerSlam! All he has to do is win the King of the Ring tournament.
| #SixManTag
| A promo was shown for Total Divas, which begins Sunday July 28th on the E! Network.
Backstage, Vince McMahon and Dean Ambrose were shown walking after the two were able to reach a compromise with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon regarding the contract status of the 'Lunatic Fringe.' "I'm sure you'll prove them wrong in the King of the Ring. You've got the drive that I want to see on this roster, Dean," said Vince before Triple H and Stephanie approached the two. "Thank you both for allowing Dean to have this opportunity. It means a lot to me," said Vince. ".....You're welcome, Dad," said Stephanie, forcing herself to smile. "You know, I feel like the four of us were bonding out there. Why don't we continue by going out to dinner?" asked Vince. "That sounds great, sir," said Ambrose while sporting a wide grin, knowing that he was only getting the under the skin of The Committee. "We would love to, but the show isn't over. We have to stay," said Stephanie. "It's fine. I'll have someone let us know what's going on," said Vince before the four of them began to walk to the parking lot area.
Cutting to the Extreme Rules Kickoff panel, Renee Young, Booker, Rob Van Dam and Mick Foley discussed what we have seen thus far on a very eventful Extreme Rules. "Dean Ambrose is going to dinner with the McMahons picking up the tab. That boy's going to eat!" said Booker. Renee said that within a few hours, we already know two participants in this year's King of the Ring tournament. Cody Rhodes, the winner of last year's tournament, and Dean Ambrose, who has so much more riding on the line then just a championship match at SummerSlam. "That could be the Finals right there," said Foley, referring to Ambrose and Rhodes. Renee then moved on, saying that we kicked off the night with Seth Rollins retaining the Intercontinental Championship over Sheamus. Van Dam said that he's been in the ring with Rollins before for the Intercontinental Championship and he might be on his way becoming one of the greatest to ever hold the title. "He's just a naturally gifted competitor and we saw that tonight. I don't say this about a lot of guys, but I really think that the sky's the limit for Seth," said Van Dam. Renee then mentioned that afterwards, Roman Reigns managed to defeat Derrick Bateman to become the new United States Champion. "I said on the Kickoff Show that Derrick Bateman was going to win, but Roman Reigns brought his A game tonight to Extreme Rules and he flattened that boy, Bateman, right through the table! Now, The Committee's 'Golden Boy' is short one of his prized possessions," said Booker. Lastly, we witnessed a grueling 30-Minute Iron Man match that went into Sudden Death Overtime, but ultimately, it was Daniel Bryan who came out on top as the World Heavyweight Champion. "I could not be any more proud to say that I am in this industry after watching Bryan and Ziggler go at it for over thirty minutes. Bryan is on top of the world right now, but I hope that Dolph is not discouraged by this result. He is still one of the most talented competitors in the world and this is only a minor setback for him," said Foley.
The panel then sent things back over the commentary unit, who said that it's hard to believe that Extreme Rules still has a long way to go. "Coming up next, it is a Six Man Tag Team match for the ages," said Michael Cole as a graphic for the match was shown, the audience reacting as they were surprised that this will not be closing the show. A video package then began to air, taking us through CM Punk and Paul Heyman's partnership that lasted from Survivor through the night after WrestleMania. After John Cena defeated Punk to retain the WWE Championship, Punk would deliver a Go to Sleep to Heyman, declaring himself as a 'CM Punk Guy' rather than a 'Paul Heyman Guy.' One of Heyman's other clients, Antonio Cesaro, would meet Punk the following week in the main event of RAW. Heyman's master plan would be revealed when former NXT Champion Kassius Ohno made his main roster debut by assisting Cesaro in an assault on Punk and Cena, who attempted to come to the aid of the 'Best in the World.' Punk and Cena would one-up Heyman's clientele when Wade Barrett, who was believed to have been severely injured at WrestleMania, made a shocking return by taking out Cesaro and Ohno. Heyman would issue a challenge to Cena, Punk and Barrett for a Six Man Extreme Rules Tag Team match against his three clients - Antonio Cesaro, Kassius Ohno and the 'Beast Incarnate,' Brock Lesnar.
Returning to the arena, Justin Roberts introduced Paul Heyman, who made his way out to a mixed response from the St. Louis audience. "Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman and what you are about to witness in that ring can only be described with one term - a massacre! The three most gifted, intelligent and vicious competitors in sports entertainment and professional wrestling today will prove themselves as the dominant alpha males in the squared circle, and they will do so as 'Paul Heyman Guys.' First, he is the 'Swiss Superman!' The 'King of Swing!' Antonio Cesaro!" Cesaro's entrance music hit as he made his way out to the stage, standing by Heyman's side. "Next, he is the man who single handedly built NXT and established it as a credible territory for up and coming WWE prospects. The former NXT Champion! 'That Young Knockout Kid!' Kassius Ohno!" The theme song of Ohno would then play as he joined Heyman and Cesaro on the stage, ready to make his Pay-Per-View debut. "And last but not least, the most feared competitor in WWE history. You witnessed him bring the career of Kurt Angle to a definitive end, and you are about to see him add three more careers to his resume as the 'Career Killer!' 'The Beast Incarnate!' BROCK LESNAR!" Lesnar's entrance theme sounded as the 'Beast Incarnate' made his way out to the stage, immediately walking down to the ring instead of taking time to stand in unison with his teammates. Heyman, Cesaro and Ohno followed Lesnar to the ring as they were ready for the challenge that awaited them. After all three 'Paul Heyman Guys' were settled in the ring, "Cult of Personality" hit as the WWE Universe came unglued for CM Punk's arrival. The 'Best in the World' made his way out to the stage, removing his hood and staring down the trio that he was once a part of. Wade Barrett's music would then hit as one of Punk's biggest rivals over the past year walked out to the stage, staring at Punk before looking at his three adversaries. Finally, the entrance music of John Cena hit to his usual mixed reaction. Out came the WWE Champion, who stared intensively at Heyman's trio. Cena placed the WWE Championship on the ground as he glanced at Punk and Barrett. All three men have spent the better part of the past year battling for the WWE Title, but tonight, they would need to be on the same page if they wanted to leave victorious. Lesnar, Cesaro and Ohno all exited the ring as Cena, Punk and Barrett ran towards them, the action about to begin!
SIX MAN TAG TEAM EXTREME RULES MATCH - WWE CHAMPION JOHN CENA, CM PUNK & WADE BARRETT VS. BROCK LESNAR, ANTONIO CESARO & KASSIUS OHNO: As soon as the bell sounded, fists were flying as John Cena and Antonio Cesaro battled, Kassius Ohno and Wade Barrett doing the same while CM Punk and Brock Lesnar took their fight into the ring. Punk struck Lesnar repeatedly in the forehead, but the 'Beast Incarnate' was able to grab him and throw him across the ring with a Belly-to-Belly Suplex! On the outside, Cena threw Cesaro into the barricade while Barrett sent Ohno into the audience with a Clothesline. Lesnar got the cover on Punk, but was not able to pick up the victory. Lesnar threw Punk to the outside before exiting the ring himself, taking a steel chair from one of the Spanish commentators. Before Lesnar could use it, Punk delivered a Dropkick that sent the chair into the face of Lesnar! Lesnar flew over the Spanish announce table as Punk leaped onto him, striking away with left and right hand shots. Cena attempted to deliver an Attitude Adjustment onto the floor, but Cesaro fought his way out of it and planted Cena with a German Suplex! Cesaro would then grab Cena by his legs, swinging him repeatedly into the barricade. Barrett and Ohno brawled in the audience as the former NXT Champion threw Barrett into a wall before stomping away on him repeatedly. Back at ringside, Punk took a steel chair and delivered a shot to the back of Lesnar, hitting a few more before Cesaro made his way to that side. Punk caught Cesaro with a chair shot to the midsection, hitting him in the back with it as well. With Lesnar and Cesaro both down momentarily, Punk climbed to the top rope. When Heyman's two clients got to their feet, Punk leaped off with a Flying Crossbody to take both men out! Punk rolled Cesaro into the ring, covering him for a two count. Kassius Ohno would leave Barrett in the audience and make his way into the ring, going after Punk. The 'Best in the World' was able to hold his own until Cesaro came back into the equation, he and Ohno delivering a beating to Punk. Cena slid into the ring soon and was able to even the odds for one of his partners. He clotheslined Cesaro over the top rope before hoisting Ohno up to his shoulders, only to have Lesnar grab his legs and pulled him out of the ring. Cena tried to hold his own, but was soon taken by with a huge Clothesline from Lesnar. The 'Beast Incarnate' placed Cena on his shoulders, looking to deliver an F-5. Barrett, however, made his way back into the action, taking down by Cesaro and Ohno before focusing on Lesnar. Barrett and Lesnar traded blows in a scene similar to WrestleMania XXIX last month. Barrett was able to ram Lesnar into the steel ring post before he was ambushed from behind by Cesaro and Ohno. CM Punk, however, slid out to ringside, pulling a kendo stick from underneath the ring. He swung away with the stick, catching Cesaro and Ohno in the sides before stalking Lesnar with it. He struck the 'Beast Incarnate' repeatedly with the kendo stick, soon catching him in the side of his face, which Punk did to Lesnar back at Hell in a Cell. John Cena rolled Kassius Ohno into the ring, covering him for a two count. Cena would then quickly exit the ring to grab a steel chair before sliding it inside. He set the chair up in the center of the ring before placing Ohno in position for a German Suplex. Cesaro, however, was able to roll into the ring and come up from behind Cena, grabbing him and delivering his own German Suplex onto the chair! Cesaro covered Cena, but it was broken up by Barrett. Ohno kicked the 'Bare Knuckled Fighter' in the side of his head with a boot, Punk soon coming to the aid of his fallen teammates. He hit Ohno and Cesaro with more kendo stick shots before placing Cesaro up on his shoulders for the Go to Sleep, successfully hitting it. When Punk went for the cover, however, Brock Lesnar pulled him out the ring. The 'Beast Incarnate' hoisted Punk onto his shoulders, planting him with an F-5 onto the ground! Lesnar then tried to re-enter the ring, but Cena hit him with a running Shoulder Block. Barrett brought the steel steps into the ring, having the opening to do so with Cesaro and Ohno down momentarily. Cena and Barrett both picked up the steps, throwing them over the top rope and onto Lesnar! "The beast is down!" said Michael Cole on commentary as the audience popped for the spot. Cena and Barrett were then simultaneously rolled up by Cesaro and Ohno respectively, but they both kicked out at two. Cena and Cesaro would go at in the ring while Barrett and Ohno took their brawl back to ringside. Barrett would place Ohno on his shoulders, looking to deliver Wasteland onto the steel steps that rested near Lesnar's motionless body. Ohno slid off, however, as he was able to catch Barrett with a Roaring Elbow to the back of his head! Barrett fell onto the steps as Ohno slid back into the ring to aid Cesaro against Cena. The WWE Champion tried to fend off both men, but was taken down with a discus Uppercut from Cesaro. Cesaro placed his foot on the back of Cena's head while Ohno grabbed the kendo stick, delivering repeated shots to his back. Cena writhed in pain before Cesaro pointed out to his teammate that Barrett was beginning to stir to his feet. Cesaro and Ohno exited the ring and focused on Barrett, delivering a double team Suplex onto the entrance ramp. Cesaro and Ohno would then drag Barrett up to the stage, having something in mind. They brought him to his feet, only to bring him back down with the KRS-ONE, now known as the 'Crown of Thorns,' onto the steel! Barrett was taken out of the equation as Cesaro and Ohno turned their attention back to Cena, who was getting to his feet in the ring. Cesaro first entered the ring, but was immediately placed on Cena's shoulders and hit with an Attitude Adjustment! Cena got the cover, but Ohno quickly broke it up. 'That Young Knockout Kid' set Cena up for the Roaring Elbow, but the WWE Champion dodged it and took Ohno down, applying the STF! Ohno appeared to be close to submitting before Brock Lesnar joined the fray, pulling Cena to his feet and throwing him over the top rope. Lesnar would then place Cena on his shoulders, driving him through the Spanish announce table with an F-5! Cena was down and out on the table remains as the cameras showed Barrett, who was still lying on the stage. Two-thirds of the team that opposed the 'Paul Heyman Guys' had been taken out, leaving only one man left. CM Punk slowly entered the ring as Lesnar did the same, but much quicker. Punk tried to stir feet, but soon looked up and locked eyes with the 'Beast Incarnate.' Cesaro and Ohno got to their feet as well as all three men surrounded Punk. Paul Heyman could be seen laughing at ringside as he knew that Punk was about to be put down once and for all. Punk still tried to retaliate, however, hitting all three men with elbows before Lesnar took him down with a Clothesline. Ohno brought Punk back up to his feet, standing him up before delivering a Roaring Elbow. Cesaro caught Punk before he could fall back onto the canvas, placing him in position for the Neutralizer. After Cesaro hit it, he and Ohno picked Punk and threw him Lesnar's way. Lesnar hoisted Punk onto his shoulders, allowing Cesaro and Ohno to get their final shots in. The two delivered kicks to each side of Punk's head before Lesnar planted him with an F-5, covering him for the victory. BROCK LESNAR, ANTONIO CESARO AND KASSIUS OHNO ARE VICTORIOUS!
"A dominant performance from Paul Heyman's clientele!" said Michael Cole as Brock Lesnar, Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno all stood tall in the ring over the fallen body of CM Punk. Heyman joined them in the ring as he stared down at Punk, simply saying, "I told you this would happen!" The cameras also showed John Cena, who was down on the remains of the Spanish announce table, and Wade Barrett, who had not moved on the stage. Highlights from the match were shown as the commentators put over the overall dominance of Lesnar, Cesaro and Ohno. "They're all standing and not a single person from the other team has moved an inch," said John Bradshaw Layfield. Heyman, Lesnar, Cesaro and Ohno headed up the entrance ramp, just about decimating the competition at Extreme Rules!
| #TornadoTagMatch
| A vignette was shown for Rusev, who will be making his return to WWE on the May 27th edition of Monday Night RAW in eight days.
Returning to Extreme Rules, cameras scanned over the carnage left from the previous match up as the trio of Brock Lesnar, Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno practically dominated WWE Champion John Cena, CM Punk and Wade Barrett like no one ever has before. "Punk and Barrett are being given medical attention in the back as we speak, but we understand that John Cena came out of this match the most damaged as a result of the F-5 through the Spanish announce table. He is being transported to a nearby medical facility and we hope to have an update on Cena's condition before the end of the night," said Michael Cole.
TORNADO TAG TEAM MATCH FOR THE WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS - RANDY ORTON & BATISTA VS. THE USOS: The biggest match in the careers of Jimmy and Jey Uso as they were about to compete against two former WWE and World Heavyweight Champions for the WWE Tag Team Championships. Randy Orton and Batista acquired the titles in a Tag Team Turmoil match a few weeks back on RAW, which the former champions, Wrestling Royalty, believe was a part of Triple H's "master plan." The bell sounded as Jimmy and Jey went right on the attack against Orton and Batista respectively, tags not coming into play in this Tornado Tag Team match. Orton and Batista were able to get Jimmy and Jey in opposite corners before attempting to whip them into each other. The Usos, however, managed to reverse it, sending Orton and Batista charging into each other. Jimmy and Jey rolled the two of them up, though Orton and Batista managed to kick out in time. The WWE Tag Team Championships rolled to the outside of the ring, trying to regroup. The Usos wouldn't allow them time to do so as Jimmy and Jey launched themselves over the top rope onto Orton and Batista! Jey rolled Orton into the ring, covering him for the two count. Jey began to clap to get the WWE Universe behind him as Orton crawled into a corner. He charged into Orton, but the 'Viper' moved out of harm's way as Jey's backside collided with the turnbuckles. Orton then planted Jey with a Powerslam, covering him for the near fall. Orton delivered a few shots to Jey as Jimmy tried to step into the ring to intervene. Batista, however, grabbed Jimmy's foot to prevent him from going into the ring, allowing Orton the opening to shove him off. Batista rolled into the ring as Orton whipped Jey towards him, allowing the 'Animal' to hit him with a huge Clothesline. Batista covered Jey, but couldn't get the victory. Orton stepped to the outside of the ring to work on Jimmy, throwing him into the steel steps. Batista then attempted to deliver a Batista Bomb to Jey, but it was countered into a DDT. When Orton stepped on the ring apron, Jey quickly caught him with a Superkick! Orton fell back onto the ground as Jey climbed onto the top rope, coming down onto him. Jimmy would soon slide into the ring, charging into Batista, who stood against a corner, with a Splash. He repeated the Splash before Batista stumbled into the center of the ring, Jimmy taking him down with a Samoan Drop. Jimmy got the cover, but Batista managed to kick out. Jimmy would then climb onto the top rope, looking to deliver a Superfly Splash. Batista, however, managed to get his knees up in time to prevent it. The 'Animal' got to his feet and delivered a Spear to Jimmy. He got the cover, but just narrowly, Jimmy was able to get a shoulder up. Batista got to his feet, only to have Jey slide back into the ring and Clothesline him over the top rope. Jey stepped back out onto the ring apron, waiting for Batista to get to his feet. Jey then attempted to deliver a Seated Senton, but Batista was able to catch and plant him with a Batista Bomb onto the floor! At that moment, Orton slithered into the ring and began to stalk Jimmy for the RKO. As the 'Viper' attempted to hit it, Jimmy pushed him away. Orton turned around and was met with a Superkick! Jimmy Uso climbed onto the top rope, looking to hit the Superfly Splash for the win. Batista, however, stepped onto the ring apron and got a hold of Jimmy's foot. Jimmy was able to kick Batista away, but that gave Orton enough time to regain his composure. When Jimmy leaped off with the Superfly Splash, Orton caught him in mid-air with an RKO! Orton turned Jimmy's near-lifeless body over and covered him with the hook of both legs to pick up the win. RANDY ORTON & BATISTA RETAIN THE WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Disappointment came over the WWE Universe as the victory in this match had narrowly slipped away from The Usos. Batista rolled into the ring as he and Randy Orton were handed back their WWE Tag Team Championships, the two raising them high in the air. Derrick Bateman was not able to hold onto the United States Championship earlier in the show, but Orton and Batista manage to bring a victory back to the camp of The Committee and are still the WWE Tag Team Champions!
| #BuriedAlive
| Backstage, Josh Mathews was standing by with the new United States Champion, Roman Reigns! The 'One Man Army' stepped into the picture as Mathews congratulated him on his victory before asking him for his thoughts regarding it. "Last month at WrestleMania, I had the Money in the Bank briefcase in my hands, but Derrick Bateman ripped it away from me. Tonight, I showed Bateman that when you cross Roman Reigns, payback is a bitch! Roman Reigns is the new United States Champion and things are about to change around here! Believe that!"
Returning to ringside, Michael Cole and Jerry 'The King' Lawler both congratulated Roman Reigns on winning his first championship in WWE, while John Bradshaw Layfield was still repulsed by the event. "Roman Reigns is a criminal! That man should be behind bars! Not holding the United States Championship!" said Bradshaw in outrage. The cameras then showed the burial site next to the stage because coming up next, either The Undertaker or Bray Wyatt will be buried alive six feet underground. A video package was shown that took us back to WrestleMania XXIX, where Undertaker managed to defeat Wyatt and extend his legendary streak to 21-0. Wyatt would not allow 'Taker to walk away from their rivalry, though, as he laid out the challenge to the 'Phenom' for a Buried Alive match at Extreme Rules. Undertaker accepted Wyatt's challenge, saying that he will put the 'Eater of Worlds' to rest once and for all. This past Friday on SmackDown, the mind games between the two reached a whole new level as Undertaker had three caskets placed in the ring, two of them containing Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. Wyatt would then open the third casket, only to find nothing inside. Undertaker emerged through the canvas, taking Wyatt and Chokeslamming him into the hole in the ring. The video concluded with camera shot of dirt being shoveled onto the lens, Bray Wyatt's laugh audible in the background.
Returning to the live feed, Justin Roberts announced that the following contest is a Buried Alive match, where the only way to win is to bury your opponent in the grave site near the stage. The signature of The Wyatt Family then hit before Bray Wyatt appeared on the titantron. "St. Louis.......we're here!" Wyatt's entrance music played as he made his way down to the ring, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan following him as both men had their own shovels with them. Wyatt stepped into the ring as the lights re-emerged, the 'Eater of Worlds' having "Six Feet Under" written on his shirt. "Come on, 'Deadman!'" shouted Wyatt as he waited for the arrival of The Undertaker. The legendary gong soon sounded as the audience came unglued. The Undertaker slowly made his way out to the stage, glancing over at the burial site before looking back at Wyatt. 'Taker made his way down to the ring, the chilling entrance having no affect on the mental state of Wyatt's mind. Undertaker would step through the ropes, removing his entrance gear as he and Wyatt locked eyes. One of the WWE's two dark entities was about to be Buried Alive here at Extreme Rules.
BURIED ALIVE MATCH - THE UNDERTAKER VS. BRAY WYATT: The bell sounded as Bray Wyatt immediately charged at Undertaker, but the 'Phenom' moved out of harm's way and turned around to begin striking Wyatt. 'Taker continued to do so before Clotheslining him over the top rope, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan trying to help Wyatt up. Undertaker wouldn't allow them to do so as he leaped over the top rope, crashing onto all three Wyatt Family members! Undertaker picked up the shovel that Rowan had brought him, striking him with it. Undertaker did the same to Harper, actually breaking the shovel over his back. Wyatt then charged Undertaker into the barricade, stomping away on him for a bit. Wyatt looked over at the burial site, wanting to end this early. Undertaker, however, freed himself from Wyatt's grasp, taking him down with a big boot. He took the other shovel that Harper had with him initially, striking Wyatt in the midsection with it. Undertaker grabbed Wyatt's arm and stepped onto the ring apron, hitting him with Old School. Undertaker brought Wyatt to his feet and tried to head towards the burial site, but Wyatt got a hold of him and delivered a back drop Suplex onto the floor. Wyatt would then start dragging 'Taker's body up the entrance ramp, making his way towards the grave. Undertaker, however, grabbed Wyatt by his throat, but before he could do anything else, Harper and Rowan attacked him from behind. Wyatt sat next to the barricade, allowing his two Wyatt Family members to inflict more damage on The Undertaker. The 'Phenom' would retaliate by taking down Harper and Rowan with a Clothesline before taking Harper and throwing him into the barricade. Undertaker picked Rowan up to his feet, whipping him into Harper as the two crashed through the barricade! Undertaker had seemingly taken care of Harper and Rowan as Bray Wyatt's eyes widened at the sight. Undertaker walked towards Wyatt, who struck him with an Uppercut. Undertaker retaliated one of his own, though it was much heavier. Undertaker gabbed Wyatt and took him up to the stage, placing him in position for a Tombstone Piledriver. Wyatt, however, was able to counter it, charging Undertaker into the stage. With Undertaker down momentarily, Bray Wyatt laughed to himself as he looked over his shoulder, seeing the burial site just a few feet away. He picked Undertaker up to his feet, attempting to throw him off of the stage. 'Taker, however, managed to counter it and ending up whipping Wyatt off of the stage himself! Wyatt was able to get back up to his feet shortly after, but Undertaker leaped off of the stage and caught him with a Flying Forearm! Undertaker remained on the ground for a bit, but soon sat up as he stared at Wyatt. He grabbed Wyatt by the arm and began to drag him up the hill where the burial site was. Undertaker placed Wyatt in position for a Tombstone, looking to throw him into the grave. Wyatt was able to retaliate with a few elbow strikes to the side of the head, freeing himself from Undertaker's grip. Wyatt charged into Undertaker with a Running Crossbody, the two sliding down the hill. Wyatt struck Undertaker with a few right hand shots before bringing him up his feet, attempting to deliver Sister Abigail. Undertaker managed to fight out of it, striking Wyatt as the 'Eater of World' retreated up the hill. Undertaker followed him, trying to turn him around. Wyatt, however, grabbed the tombstone that was set up on near the burial site, actually managing to rip it from the grass. Wyatt turned around and struck Undertaker over the head with the tombstone, shattering it in the process! Undertaker dropped to his knees as Wyatt laughed at him before delivering Sister Abigail! With Undertaker now down, Wyatt rolled him into the grave. He backed away from grave a bit before getting on his knees, looking at the loader that contained a massive dirt pile. He extended his arms out while saying to himself, "He's got the whole world in his hands!" Shortly after, the loader moved as the dirt was poured into the grave, burying The Undertaker alive! BRAY WYATT IS VICTORIOUS!
"The Undertaker.......is buried alive," said Michael Cole in a faint tone. The WWE Universe watched on in silence as the dirt continued to pile up onto the grave site, Undertaker's body under all of it. Bray Wyatt slowly walked up to the grave site, standing on top of the dirt that buried Undertaker. He looked down at the grave while laughing maniacally, shouting, "Dead and buried!" Bray Wyatt promised to put an end to The Undertaker and avenge his loss from WrestleMania, and this is exactly what he did. The Undertaker has been buried alive courtesy of the 'Eater of Worlds,' Bray Wyatt!
| #LastDivaStanding
| A promo was shown for NXT Take Over, featuring the main event of Adam Cole versus Sami Zayn for the NXT Championship. NXT Take Over is live on Wednesday May 29th on WWE.com
Returning to the ringside area, the commentators were still in shock as to what just transpired between The Undertaker and Bray Wyatt as the 'Phenom' was buried alive. "The legend of The Undertaker is dead. Bray Wyatt said he was going to bury him alive and that's exactly what he did," said John Bradshaw Layfield. "Moving on, ladies and gentlemen, history is about to be made," said Michael Cole as a graphic was shown for the Last Diva Standing match between AJ Lee and Paige for the Divas Championship. "For the first time in WWE history, two Divas will main event a Pay-Per-View, and it is not going to be for the faint of heart. Viewer discretion is strongly advised" said Cole before a video package began to air with "Do Your Worst" by New Years Day playing in the background. The video began with the definition of 'hate' being displayed, which was "to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest." We then saw the finish from Paige and AJ's match at WrestleMania XXIX, where AJ was forced to submit to the Scorpion Cross Lock. The loss had affected AJ to the point where the following night on RAW, she announced her retirement from professional wrestling. Paige was able to bring AJ out of retirement by granting her a rematch for the Divas Championship, this time in Paige's home country of England. It was there that AJ shocked the world by betraying Paige, aligning herself with Kaitlyn to become the new Divas Champion. Paige would target both women, stopping at nothing to get her hands on them. The first-ever Last Diva Standing match for the Divas Championship was announced as Stephanie McMahon, who recruited AJ and Kaitlyn for The Committee, attempted to weaken Paige. The 'Anti Diva' shocked the world by bringing out a barbed wire baseball bat on SmackDown, Stephanie vowing to punish her for her actions. This past Monday on RAW, Paige delivered a speech in which she told Stephanie that she would rip AJ apart limb from limb and did not care what the repercussions were for herself and the WWE as a whole. The video concluded with Paige holding up her barbed wire baseball bat, pointing it at AJ and Kaitlyn.
Cutting back to the arena, the entrance music of Paige hit to a great response from the audience. The 'Anti Diva' marched down to the ring with the barbed wire bat in her hands, though she also had a backpack with her as we saw on the Extreme Rules Kickoff Show. After throwing the bat into the ring, Paige looked underneath the ring and brought out multiple steel chairs, throwing all of them into the ring as well. She made her way to the adjacent side of the ring, bringing out a table from underneath the ring. She set it up while John Bradshaw Layfield said that she is completely careless right now. "This maniac doesn't give a damn about her well being or anyone else's," he said. Paige then ironically made her way over to the announce table, removing everything from the surface. She stepped into the ring, placing the backpack in a corner before setting up one of the chairs. Paige sat in it while holding the barbed wire bat, waiting for the arrival of her adversary. AJ Lee's theme song soon hit as the Divas Champion slowly made her way out to the stage along with Kaitlyn. The two stared at Paige as AJ took a deep breath and began to walk down to the ring. When she and Kaitlyn got close, Paige sat up and took the chair that she was sitting in, throwing it at the two! AJ and Kaitlyn managed to move out of the way, but Paige slid out of the ring and charged at the Divas Champion, officially beginning the match!
LAST DIVA STANDING MATCH FOR THE DIVAS CHAMPIONSHIP - AJ LEE VS. PAIGE: For the first, and perhaps only, time in history, a Divas bout main events a Pay-Per-View! Paige took AJ down with a Thesz Press, firing away with strikes onto her before ramming the back of her head against the floor repeatedly. Kaitlyn pulled Paige off of AJ, only to be met with a kick to the midsection before being thrown into the steel ring post. AJ then jumped onto Paige's back, only to be thrown back onto the ground. Paige rolled AJ into the ring as she tried to crawl away, but noticed the barbed wire bat in her. Paige brought AJ up to her feet, throwing her into a corner. The 'Anti Diva' stomped away on AJ repeatedly, not allowing the official enough time to begin the ten count. "This isn't about the Divas Title anymore. Paige wants to hurt AJ, and she's going to," said Jerry Lawler. Paige set one of the steel chairs up before taking AJ and placing her in position for Sidewalk Slam. Paige hit it onto the chair, AJ's body breaking it! AJ screamed in pain as Paige took the barbed wire bat, ready to strike with it. Kaitlyn, however, grabbed Paige's legs from underneath the bottom rope, pulling her out of the ring. Kaitlyn hit Paige with a few elbow strikes but the 'Anti Diva' was able to push her away and deliver a Superkick! Paige stepped onto the ring apron, looking back at AJ, who was getting to her feet as the official counted. Paige then looked down at Kaitlyn, who was lying on the table that was set up prior to the start of the match. Paige leaped off of the ring apron, hitting Kaitlyn with an Elbow Drop through the table! Paige made her way back into the ring, but AJ was able to grab one of the steel chairs and throw it at her! Paige fell to the canvas as AJ threw another chair at her back, trying to become comfortable in this environment that was uncharted territory for any Diva. AJ set up a chair before throwing Paige into the ropes, delivering a drop toe hold that sent Paige's face crashing into the seat of the chair! AJ got back to her feet as the official began the count, the Divas Championship hoping that Paige wouldn't get to her feet. The 'Anti Diva' met the ten count, however, which only infuriated AJ. She took one of the chairs, but Paige was able to kick it into her face! Paige then picked AJ up off of the canvas, delivering a Suplex onto the pile of chairs! Paige picked up the barbed wire bat as the official began the count. "Just stay down, AJ! If you get up, you're not going to like the view!" said John Bradshaw Layfield on commentary. AJ was able to get to her feet at around seven, but noticed that Paige had the barbed wire bat in her hands! AJ backed into a corner as there looked to be nowhere for her to run. Paige swung the bat, but AJ was able to slide underneath her. The barbed wire got caught in the turnbuckle as Paige tried to rip it out. AJ capitalized on the situation and pushed Paige into the barbed wire bat, her neck and chest coming into contact with it. Paige fell back onto the mat as she held her neck while gagging. AJ then forced the barbed wire bat out of the turnbuckle, the weapon now in her possession. AJ laughed to herself while holding the bat, waiting for Paige to turn around. AJ then charged at Paige, striking her in the face with the bat! Paige remained down on the canvas for a bit while holding her face while AJ smiled sadistically. When Paige got to her feet, blood could be seen on her nose as a result of the barbed wire bat shot. The official began the count, but Paige was able to make it to her feet. AJ swung the barbed wire bat at her head, but Paige dodged the strike and grabbed AJ, throwing her onto the pile of steel chairs with a German Suplex! Both Divas were now down as replays of both the barbed wire bat shot and German Suplex were shown. Paige was able to get to her feet first, AJ barely doing so in time. Paige then took the barbed wire baseball bat and began to stalk AJ with it. When the Divas Champion turned around, Paige returned the favor and struck her with the bat! AJ rolled out of the ring as the official began to make the count. AJ lifted her head up as blood was shown on her lip. Paige made her way out to ringside, waiting for AJ to get to her feet. When she did so at a count of eight, Paige grabbed AJ and bounced her head off of the announce table. She placed AJ on the table before stepping onto it herself, bringing the Divas Champion up to her feet. Paige grabbed AJ's face and said, "This blood is on your hands!" She then placed AJ in position for Rampaige as the audience went wild, the commentators pleading with her not to do this. Without listening to them, Paige delivered Rampaige onto the announce table! Both Divas remained down on the surface of the table as a replay of the maneuver was shown, AJ's face colliding with the table. Paige slowly pushed AJ off of the table and onto the floor as the official began counting. At the count of nine, AJ showed signs of life and used the table to help her up to her feet. Paige would then grab AJ and throw her into the ring, placing her on the top turnbuckle. The Divas Champion was still in a daze as Paige positioned her for a Superplex, hitting it as the two landed on the pile of steel chairs! "Please, let that be it! She's going to kill AJ!" said Bradshaw as Cole and Lawler were inclined to agree with him. Paige got to her feet soon as she waited to see if AJ would do the same. The Divas Champion crawled towards the ropes, using them to help her get to her feet. Paige got a hold of AJ by her hair, throwing her into the ropes. AJ, however, was able to find a second wind as she dodged a Clothesline from Paige, locking her in the Black Widow! AJ had the hold cinched in while screaming for Paige to stay down. Paige tried to fight out of it, but there was nowhere for her to go. Paige dropped to her knees before AJ released the hold, telling the official to make the count. It looked as if Paige was not going to make it to her feet in time, but she was able to do so at nine. AJ took the barbed wire baseball bat, hoping that one more strike would keep Paige down. The 'Anti Diva' was able to dodged the shot, taking AJ and planting her with a Spinebuster. The official began the count, but AJ showed signs of life halfway through and began to get to her feet. Knowing that she would have to go the extra mile to keep AJ down, Paige walked towards the backpack that she brought with her. She opened it and looked through it before bringing out a small black bag. "No......" said Michael Cole on commentary as Paige showed the audience the bag, everyone in the arena going wild. "Someone stop her!!!" shouted Bradshaw as Paige opened the bag, pouring thumbtacks onto the canvas! "Holy sh*t!" chants filled the atmosphere as AJ noticed the tacks before she attempted to get out of the ring. Paige wouldn't allow AJ to escape as she grabbed her and brought her closer to the tacks. AJ retaliated with a few elbow strikes, desperate to get away. AJ freed herself from Paige before stepping onto the second rope, looking to deliver a Tornado DDT. Paige, however, was able to prevent the maneuver, countering it into a Paige Turner onto the thumbtacks! At that moment, the WWE Universe erupted as the commentators remained silent, Cole and Lawler looking away from the ring. AJ and Paige both screamed pain as cameras showed the thumbtacks stuck in AJ's back and Paige's shoulder. Both Divas crawled to the ropes to help them get to their feet, both doing so in time. AJ stood in a corner, still in shock over the fact that thumbtacks had pierced her body. Paige removed some of the tacks from her shoulder before charging towards AJ, who was able to get a foot up. Paige fell onto the canvas as the count began, AJ staring at the backpack. In her mind, she wondered just what else could be in there. The Divas Champion walked towards the backpack, looking inside as he jaw dropped. AJ reached inside before bringing out two things - matches and lighter fluid. The crowd popped again as AJ stared at the objects in disbelief. She turned back to Paige, walking up to her and pouring the lighter fluid onto her. Paige was able to push AJ away before taking her down with a Clothesline. The count began by the official, but Paige knew that AJ would be back to her feet. She took the barbed wire baseball bat, standing in a corner while waiting for AJ to get to her feet. However, Committee members Derrick Bateman, Randy Orton and Batista ran down to ringside, the former two putting aside their differences seemingly to help out one of their own at a time of need. Bateman grabbed Paige's legs while Orton and Batista held her arms, keeping her in position. "Take the bat! Take the bat!" said Orton to AJ as the Divas Champion picked it up. Before she could strike Paige with it, CM Punk and Wade Barrett hit the scene as the audience erupted for them. Punk and Barrett attacked Bateman, Orton and Batista, picking up where they left off at the conclusion of RAW last Monday. Punk threw Bateman into the ring post before focusing on Orton. Back in the ring, Paige took the barbed wire baseball bat and struck AJ in the back with it before taking a breather in a corner while the official began the count. Barrett and Batista brawled until the latter raked the eyes of the former, charging into him with a Spear through the barricade and into the time keeper's area! On the side of the ring with the announce tables, Punk was looking to deliver a Go to Sleep to the 'Viper,' but Orton was able to fight out of it and deliver an RKO. When Orton got to his feet, however, Paige launched herself through the second rope with a Suicide Dive, catching Orton and taking him down with a Tornado DDT! "Paige just took out Orton!" said Cole before the 'Anti Diva' made her way back into the ring, Bradshaw saying that none of this would have ever happened if Triple H, Stephanie McMahon and Kane were here right now. Paige picked AJ up to her feet, looking to throw her into the thumbtacks again. However, AJ was able to prevent it by hitting Paige with a Russian Leg Sweep onto a chair. Derrick Bateman regained consciousness at ringside as he pulled a table out from underneath the ring, setting it up in the same position where the table was earlier in the night when he lost the United States Championship. Bateman stepped into the ring, but not before looking at the camera and saying, "I'm going to make you proud, Hunter." Bateman would then wait for Paige to get to her feet before grabbing her by her hair. To protect herself, Paige kicked Bateman below the belt! Mr. Money in the Bank stepped out onto the ring apron while holding his groin area, Paige picking up the barbed wire baseball bat, charging into Bateman with it. The barbed wire struck him in the face as he fell back onto the table! "For the second time tonight, Derrick Bateman had been put through a table! This time, courtesy of Paige!" said Michael Cole. When Paige turned around, she walked towards AJ, who struck her in the mid section with one of the chairs. AJ took the barbed wire bat and struck Paige with it, telling the official to begin counting. Paige began to move at the count of seven as AJ looked through the backpack, bringing out the last object that was in it - handcuffs. She placed Paige's arms behind her back and cuffed her, leaving the 'Anti Diva' practically defenseless. Paige sat on her knees while AJ laughed at her, saying that it was all about to be over. AJ ran towards Paige, catching her with a Shining Wizard! AJ stood in a corner, believing that she was on the verge of victory. However, Paige to crawl towards the ropes, biting the bottom one while using her knees to get back to her feet! AJ couldn't believe that Paige was still in this, the 'Anti Diva' shouting at AJ, "I will f****** kill you!" though the censors caught her. As Paige walked towards her, Kaitlyn, who was put through a table at the start of the match, slid into the ring and Speared the handcuffed Paige onto the pile of thumbtacks! Kaitlyn helped AJ back up to her feet in the corner as Paige remained down on the tacks. "It's over, AJ. She's not getting up. You won," said Kaitlyn as AJ remained in a state of shock while staring at Paige. The 'Anti Diva' did not meet the ten count this time. AJ LEE RETAINS THE DIVAS CHAMPIONSHIP!
The WWE Universe did not boo or cheer at the result. They simply remained silent after witnessing one of the most barbaric, shocking and unfathomable matches in WWE history. One that will not be forgotten any time soon. Kaitlyn helped AJ Lee out of the ring as she took the Divas Championship from ringside, handing it to her. Randy Orton and Batista regained consciousness as Kaitlyn asked the 'Viper' to help her with AJ. "She's shaking like crazy right now," said Kaitlyn as she and Orton helped AJ up the entrance ramp. She would be leaving tonight as the Divas Championship, but she did not look like a winner at all. Cameras showed the thumbtacks still in AJ's back as she was assisted to the backstage area. Batista began to follow them before noticing that Derrick Bateman was still down at ringside after being put through a table following a barbed wire baseball bat shot. Batista grabbed Bateman by his legs and dragged him up the entrance ramp. In the ring, Paige had not moved an inch since receiving a Spear into the pile of thumbtacks. The medical staff tended to her as CM Punk and Wade Barrett, who came to her aid during the match, made their way into the ring and checked on her. Barrett look ed through the backpack that Paige had brought out, finding the key to the handcuffs. The cuffs were removed from Paige as she was slowly taken off of the thumbtack pile. The 'Anti Diva' regained consciousness as she refused any medical attention, screaming at them to let her go. Paige slid out of the ring as Punk and Barrett tried to help her, but she pushed them away. "I said I'm fine!" screamed Paige before collapsing onto the ground. She stood on her knees while crying. Similar to AJ at WrestleMania, she wasn't crying because of the pain, but because she failed to win the Divas Championship. The audience gave Paige a standing ovation, but it wasn't enough to lift her spirit. Punk and Barrett helped Paige to her feet as she allowed them to do so this time. They helped her up the entrance ramp before looking back at the audience, Paige still heartbroken over the fact that after damn-near killing both AJ and herself in a match that will go down in history as one of the most memorable that we have ever seen, she will be leaving Extreme Rules tonight without the Divas Championship.
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