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Post by Planktung on Apr 9, 2015 2:35:52 GMT -5
Following the signature WWE intro, the commentary trio of Michael Cole, Jerry 'The King' Lawler and John Bradshaw Layfield welcomed everyone to Monday Night RAW, live from Sioux City, Iowa. Cole started off the broadcast by informing the viewers at home of the news that broke earlier in the day on WWE.com. Mr. Money in the Bank, Derrick Bateman, sustained a separated shoulder at a live event and will need to undergo surgery. "Bateman is not here tonight, but will join us next week. As for this evening, Bateman's spot in the No Disqualifications Mixed Tag Team match will be filled by Kane, who teams up with Kaitlyn to take on Wade Barrett and Paige. Along with that, the Money in the Bank briefcase has been vacated and will be decided in the Ladder match at Payback between Dean Ambrose and AJ Styles. Not only does the winner of that contest earn a WWE contract, but a championship match good for up to one year," said Cole as a graphic was shown for the huge match up in thirteen nights. "Dean Ambrose will join us later via satellite, but a very unfortunate situation for Derrick Bateman, who was just beginning to break out into the main eventer that the WWE Universe refused to accept him as," stated JBL before the signature of The Wyatt Family hit.
"Sioux City..... we're here!" said Bray Wyatt as he blew out his lantern. The WWE Champion would then make his way down to the ring, the lights from the "followers" among the WWE Universe reflecting off of the title plate. Once in the ring, Wyatt took a seat in his rocking chair, cradling the WWE Title while Erick Rowan and Luke Harper stood by his side, the latter holding what appeared to be a folded up poster. "Love.... we all love something or someone. You people have your families that you cherish and hold dearly to your hearts. Your most prized possessions that you never want to leave the your sight. I can relate..." Wyatt stated as he stared at the WWE Championship. "But as much of a blessing as love is, it's also a curse. It weakens you people! You give everything up because of love! Which brings me to my story. If you've never heard, sit back and listen closely because it's a real heartbreaker! The Tale of Two Lovers.... Cody and Eden. Once upon a time, a young boy ventured into this world with nothing to his name other than his family's. Young Cody scratched and clawed his way to the top before finally reaching the pinnacle of his profession. Cody Rhodes was not only a World Champion, but a monster. No remorse! No compassion! Not a single ounce of regret could be found within the stream of his dark, cold blood! But as vicious and malevolent as Cody was..... there was still something keeping him back. The heart of a female companion. And as quickly as Cody rose to the top, the monster within was gone. Gone because Cody became a changed man! Not for himself.... but for love. Love killed the monster in Cody and it can never be restored. Now, this false angel believes that at Payback, he's going to take my gem. My power. Everything that belongs to Bray Wyatt! But Cody, as long as you're blinded by the light of affection, you'll never be able to seize the world that I have claimed as my own! The light dies at Payback and so will your aspirations! Then... when you realize that you've lost the battle, you and your wife will have no choice but crawl towards my kingdom, relinquish all that you know and follow.... the buzzards! The story is not over. Later on tonight, I will finish the tale and believe me when I say that there is no such a happy ending in the story that you're writing, Cody." Wyatt rocked back and forth in his chair as Rowan and Harper took the poster that was previously mentioned, which turned out to Cody and Eden's wedding photo. The two held it up as Wyatt took a small lighter out of his pocket, igniting the image. The WWE Champion laughed manically as the camera focused in on the burning wedding photo of Eden and the man who challenges Wyatt as Payback for the WWE Title, Cody Rhodes.
RANDY ORTON & BATISTA DEF. CM PUNK IN A HANDICAP MATCH: Originally scheduled to be a one-on-one encounter between CM Punk and Batista, it was announced that per order of The Committee, a Handicap match would take place instead. While Punk put up a valiant effort, the numbers were too much for him to overcome as an RKO from Randy Orton sealed the victory for The Committee.
Boos emerged from the audience in Sioux City as Randy Orton and Batista exited the ring victorious. The two Committee members headed up the entrance ramp, satisfied after leaving CM Punk lying in the center of the ring. Punk stirred to his feet as he held the top rope, looking up as Orton and Batista with revenge on his mind. He failed to defeat Derrick Bateman last week, and could not overcome the odds tonight. Punk and the rest of The Uprising are still out to vanquish The Committee once and for all.
Backstage, CM Punk was shown being escorted out of the arena, presumably so that he does not act as a factor in tonight's No Disqualifications Mixed Tag Team match. He was approached by Renee Young, who asked if he had any thoughts on The Committee stacking the deck against him in the Handicap match. "The only thing that I'm going to say right now is that the word going around the locker room is that The Board of Directors' investigation is beginning to conclude. I don't mind being thrown out of every building I'm in if it means that Triple H, Stephanie McMahon and the rest of The Committee get what's coming to them. Karma already caught up to Derrick Bateman. He spoke last week about 'arriving' and 'being the main eventer he was born to be.' I guess, uh, Bateman wasn't exactly the 'A+ Player' that Triple H proclaimed him to be," Punk said before continuing on out of the arena.
DIVAS CHAMPION AJ LEE DEF. TAMINA IN A NON-TITLE MATCH: With Paige and Kaitlyn set to participate in a No Disqualifications Handicap match later tonight, the Divas Champion, AJ Lee, found herself competing against Tamina. No doubt a part of Stephanie McMahon's plan to weaken AJ before Payback, her attempt failed tonight as AJ applied the Black Widow, forcing Tamina to submit.
Despite the match concluding and bell being sounded, AJ Lee refused to let go of the Black Widow that she had locked in on Tamina. Soon, half a dozen officials were in the ring, attempting to restrain the Divas Champion. AJ would soon finally release the Black Widow, heading to ringside as Tamina was tended to. AJ, however, was not going anywhere. She looked underneath the ring, pulling out a barbed wire baseball bat! AJ slid back into the ring with the bat, swinging it at the officials as they backed away. Similar to Paige threatening Brie Bella with thumbtacks last week, AJ stood over Tamina with the bat as she threatened to strike her with it. AJ continuously teased hitting Tamina before Kane made his way down to ringside, telling the Divas Champion that she's about the make the mistake of a lifetime. "If even the slightest bit of that barbed wire makes contact with anyone, there will be severe repercussions," the former Commissioner threatened. AJ simply smiled at Kane as she slowly brought the bat above her head, the officials still trying to take action. "AJ! I swear if you-" Kane said, not able to finish his sentence as AJ struck Tamina in the back with the bat! Tamina screamed as Kane jumped into the ring, grabbing AJ himself before handing her over to three of the officials. "Get her out of here! Now! Out of The Committee's building!" Kane yelled out as AJ was escorted up the entrance ramp, the WWE Universe cheering her on. Kane and the remaining officials tended to Tamina, slowly removing the barbed wire from her gear.
Returning from the commercial break, the chaotic scene prior was replayed as the Divas Champion, AJ Lee, nailed Tamina in the back with a barbed wire baseball bat, no doubt trying to strike fear into the hearts of her Payback challengers, Kaitlyn and Paige. Backstage, AJ was escorted out of the arena, Kane following the officials to make sure they carried out their duties. "The Committee will deal with you soon enough, AJ. Never again on our watch will you pull a stunt like that again," Kane said, holding the barbed wire bat in his hands as AJ walked through the door to the outside. "Should we throw that thing away?" asked one of the officials in reference to the barbed wire bat. Kane looked at the bat for a bit before saying that he might have some use for it. "So.... Kane throws AJ Lee out of the arena because of the barbed wire bat, but keeps it for himself when he has a No Disqualifications match later on tonight?" asked Jerry Lawler, pointing out the hypocrisy on the part of the 'Big Red Monster.'
WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS THE REAL AMERICANS W/ ZEB COLTER DEF. PRIME TIME PLAYERS IN A NON-TITLE MATCH: Last Friday night on SmackDown, Paul Heyman's duo of Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno managed to become the number one contenders for The Real Americans' WWE Tag Team Championships at Payback in thirteen days. Tonight, however, Jack Swagger and Shelton Benjamin had to focus on the Prime Time Players. Despite the match up being between two heel teams, The Real Americans played the role of the babyfaces as Benjamin was able to pick up the win after planting Titus O'Neil with the Paydirt.
Zeb Colter stepped into the ring following the sound of the bell as Jack Swagger and Shelton Benjamin were handed back the WWE Tag Team Championships, The Real Americans once again victorious. "What a roll The Real Americans have been on ever since King of the Ring. Cesaro and Ohno definitely have their work cut ou-" said Jerry Lawler before being interrupted by the sound of Paul Heyman's voice. "Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman, and I am the advocate for the next WWE Tag Team Champions, the 'King of Swing' Antonio Cesaro and 'That Young Knockout Kid,' Kassius Ohno! Zeb, I give you all of the credit in the world for bringing Jack Swagger and Shelton Benjamin together because my God, do they make a formidable team. Both former United States Champions. Both two-time All Americans. Shelton Benjamin, a former Intercontinental Champion and a man who I had a hand in bringing into the WWE as a member of Team Angle. Jack Swagger, a former ECW Champion. World Heavyweight Champion. Mr. Money in the Bank. It comes as no surprise to me that you two are the WWE Tag Team Champions at the moment, but you know what else won't surprise me? When Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno wipe the floor with you two 'Real Americans' and become the new Tag Team Champions! And that, Zeb, is not a prediction. It's a damn spoiler," Heyman said, confidence oozing from him. "Paul, if you want to believe that Cesaro and Ohno are going to become Tag Team Champions, that's fine, but understand that you're wrong. Jack Swagger and Shelton Benjamin are the most decorated tag team in the world today. And you'll see first hand at Payback why that is," Colter stated as Swagger and Benjamin raised the WWE Tag Team Titles before The Real Americans shouted, "We, the people!" along with a portion of the WWE Universe. Who will take home the WWE Tag Team Championships at Payback?
Cutting to the backstage area, The Miz and Damien Sandow were shown in their locker room, the two getting set for Six Man Tag Team action later on tonight. "Thirteen days, Damien. Thirteen days until..... you can stop that now," said Miz, referring to the fact that Sandow was mimicking everything he said, fulfilling his 'stunt double' duties. "At Payback, the United States Championship finally comes back around my waist. I can already see it. Me, The Miz, as the United States Champion. The star of Marine 3: Homefront. The promotion writes itself. It doesn't get any better than this," exclaimed Miz, Sandow still mimicking despite earlier orders. "And with Big E out right now accompanying Jake while he makes a few media appearances for me, we have the perfect temporary muscle watching over us," said Miz as Ryback walked into the room. "Have no fear, 'The Big Guy' is here!" stated Ryback before letting out a laugh. "We've had our differences in the past, Miz, but truth be told, I'm a big fan of your work. This guy ain't half bad, either," Ryback said as he nodded to Sandow. After Miz thanked him, the 'Awesome One' said that after they defeat Chris Jericho, Sheamus and Adrian Neville tonight, he might just consider making an offer for him to join The Awesome Entourage. "'The Big Guy' in The Awesome Entourage? That might just work out, but it would be a little..... awkward when I'm the one walking around here as the United States Champion instead of you," claimed Ryback, laughing at Miz and Sandow before leaving the room. "..... Can you believe that guy?" asked Miz, Sandow still mimicking him. "No, Damien! I was asking you a quest- stop copying me!" shouted 'The Awesome One.'
Cutting to another camera, Seth Rollins was shown walking down a corridor towards the gorilla position. It would appear that the Intercontinental Champion and 2013 King of the Ring will be joining us, next live on RAW!
At this time, the entrance music of Seth Rollins hit as the Intercontinental Champion and 2013 King of the Ring made his way out to a resounding amount of heat from the WWE Universe. Once in the ring, Rollins took a microphone and said that last Friday on SmackDown, he proved once again that everyone's heroes are not invincible. "You all praise and worship Daniel Bryan as if he's the greatest entity to ever step foot into the ring. It's 'Daniel Bryan this. Daniel Bryan that. Yes. Yes. Yes," Rollins said as the Sioux City crowd continued the chant. "Yeah, that's right. Keep chanting that like a bunch of sheep as if Daniel Bryan is going to save the day. What you all don't know is that after the beating that he took at my hands on SmackDown.... actually, let's first take a look back at that before I break the news to everyone." Rollins turned his attention to the titantron as the footage from SmackDown was shown of him delivering a Curb Stomp to Bryan onto the announce table. "Oh, I know you people can do better than that. Come on, let me hear it," the Intercontinental Champion said, encouraging the WWE Universe to boo even louder than they already were. "Because of my attack on SmackDown, Daniel Bryan suffered a concussion and will not be cleared to compete for another two weeks. What that means is that your beloved goat-faced World Heavyweight Champion is going to have to sit out at Payback. If I were Bryan, I'd think very carefully about going through with our match at SummerSlam because what happened on SmackDown is just going to happen again in the Staple Center on August 18th. Curb Stomp after Curb Stomp after Curb Stomp! And I, the future of the WWE, Seth Rollins, will hold the Intercontinental and World Heavyweight Championships! And there isn't anyone that can stop me. Not you people. Not Daniel Bryan. Not Shawn Michaels. Not-" Rollins said before being cut off by the entrance music of Kurt Angle. The Olympic Gold Medalist marched down to the ring, Rollins upset over Angle ruining his moment. "Seth, just because Daniel Bryan is out of action for a bit doesn't mean that you're just going to take a vacation until SummerSlam. Last week, you kicked me in the back of my head and ran off like the young punk that you are. I already took care of Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno. If Brock Lesnar isn't going to be any time soon for me to kick his ass, then I don't mind settling for you," Angle said, Rollins laughing at him. "Ladies and gentlemen, I give to you the WWE's most delusional superstar, Kurt Angle! You want to face off with the future of this industry? Get in the back of the line, old man." Rollins then attempted to leave the ring, only for Angle to grab him and deliver a German Suplex! The Intercontinental Champion, however, landed on his feet. When Angle turned around, Rollins caught him with a kick to the mid section. Angle knelt over while Rollins laughed in his face. "You can't compete with me, Kurt!" Rollins shouted before going for a Curb Stomp. However, Angle countered it into an Angle Slam! Rollins rolled out of the ring, holding his lower back as he grabbed the Intercontinental Title on his way out. "Come on, you son of a bitch!" yelled out the heated Angle while Rollins retreated up the entrance ramp.
After the commercial break, a recap of the previous segment was shown in which an altercation took place between Kurt Angle and the Intercontinental Champion, Seth Rollins. Returning to the live feed, Kane and Kaitlyn were shown in The Committee's office, going over their strategy for tonight's No Disqualifications Handicap match. Rollins would suddenly barge into the room, breathing heavily while holding his lower back. "Did you not see what happened out there?!?!" Rollins shouted at Kane, who informed him that he didn't watch what occurred since he is preparing for a match. "You're kidding me, right? No wonder why you aren't the Commissioner anymore! Not even being aware of the fact that the most valuable talent on this roster was just wrongfully assaulted that old fossil, Kurt Angle! Now what are you going to do about that?!" yelled Rollins, only infuriating Kane. "I may not be the Commissioner anymore, but what you probably don't realize, Seth, is that in the event of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon's absence, I have authority over the entire roster. You want me to do something about Kurt Angle? Fine. At Payback, you're going one-on-one with him," Kane stated as Rollins was irate, saying that isn't what he meant. "How dare you show this kind of disrespect to the Intercontinental Champion?!?" Kane turned his attention back to Rollins, saying that he apologizes. "You're right, Seth. I shouldn't disrespect you by booking a non-title match on Pay-Per-View. Therefore, your match with Angle at Payback will be for the Intercontinental Championship!" Rollins was left speechless as the audience popped for the announcement. Seth Rollins' hopes of becoming a double champion at SummerSlam are in serious jeopardy now!
CHRIS JERICHO, SHEAMUS & ADRIAN NEVILLE DEF. THE MIZ, DAMIEN SANDOW & RYBACK IN A SIX MAN TAG TEAM MATCH: Six Man Tag Team action featuring six competitors in the Battle Royal at Payback for the vacant United States Championship. Chaos broke out in the closing moments as Adrian Neville delivered a springboard dive onto Ryback and The Miz. Back in the ring, Chris Jericho delivered a Codebreaker to Damien Sandow, who remained on his feet in a daze. Jericho made a quick tag to Sheamus, who hit Sandow with a Brogue Kick. Neville stepped back onto the ring apron, Sheamus making one more tag to him. The 'Man that Gravity Forgot' climbed onto the top turnbuckle, coming down with the Red Arrow to pick up the win for his team.
Adrian Neville rose to his feet as he, Sheamus and Chris Jericho raised their arms in victory. The Miz pulled Damien Sandow out of the ring, assisting his stunt double up the entrance ramp, not caring for Ryback, who was still down at ringside. Neville, Sheamus and Jericho glared at each other, knowing that while they were successful as a trio, it will be every man for himself in the Battle Royal at Payback for the vacant United States Championship!
At this time, a video package was shown to recap the events from last week's Vow Renewal Ceremony between Tyson Kidd and Natalya. The whole ordeal turned out to be a setup on Kidd's part, humiliating Natalya and assaulting her father, Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart. Kidd then told Natalya that he would only accept a divorce on one condition - she agrees to a one-on-one intergender match at Payback.
Returning to the arena, Justin Roberts introduced Tyson Kidd, who made his way out to one of the biggest negative responses of the evening. Once in the ring, Kidd took a microphone for himself and said that all week, he's been asked one question - why did he challenge his wife to a match at Payback? "To which I ask in return, 'Why not?' For years, I have been stigmatized as Nattie's husband. I am much more than..." Kidd said, stopping himself as he could hear the WWE Universe chanting, "Nattie's husband." ".... I am much, MUCH more than that. I am the greatest wrestler alive today, and that is a FACT! All that Natalya ever did was hold me back. Now that I've dropped the dead weight, and I say weight with a lot of emphasis, I can finally focus on bettering my own career. But before I do that, I need to humiliate her just like she's spent the last five years in WWE making a mockery out of me," Kidd said before finally calling Natalya out. A few seconds went by without an arrival, leaving Kidd to believe that she was not in attendance. Soon, however, Natalya's entrance music hit as she made her way down to the ring, staring a hole through her husband. Kidd laughed to himself, telling Natalya that he can't remember seeing her so sad before. "It warms my heart that know you're miserable now and you'll be that way for the rest of your life. I know that you can't wait to make our divorce official, but like I said last week, the only way that I'll sign any papers is if you agree to a match at Payback. Of course, I don't expect you to accept my challenge, so here's what will happen in-" Kidd said before Natalya responded with two simply words - "I accept." The WWE Universe erupted as Kidd seemed surprised, asking Natalya to repeat what she said. ".... I accept your challenge for a match at Payback." Cheers rained from the audience while Kidd laughed to himself, telling Natalya that she has no idea what she's doing. "You, a girl, really want to step into here against a ring general like myself?" "No... I don't. But you didn't leave me any other choice, Tyson. I loved you. I was willing to do whatever it took to rekindle our relationship. I made myself vulnerable and I gave you the opening that you were looking for last week. Not only did you embarrass in front of the whole world, but you put your hands on my father. The man who took you into our family as if you were his own son. You didn't just make a fool out of me, Tyson. You humiliated my family. The family whose coattails you have been riding your entire career! You say that you want to make a name for yourself, but you have no problem wearing the Hart Family's colors on your attire, or using their maneuvers, or coming out to their entrance music. I not only accept your challenge for Payback, but I look damn forward to beating you in the middle of this ring!" Natalya threw down the microphone before removing her wedding ring, tossing it at Tyson's face. Chants of "Nattie!" were thunderous as she headed back up the entrance ramp, Kidd left stunned over the fact that the match he laid out the challenge for will be a reality! Tyson Kidd vs. Natalya at Payback!
A promo was shown for this Wednesday's edition of NXT, featuring a Two-out-of-Three Falls match between Sasha Banks and Emma for the NXT Women's Championship. Plus, General Manager, Brad Maddox, will make a huge announcement regarding NXT's next live special. WWE NXT, this Wednesday night on ION Television!
KANE & KAITLYN DEF. WADE BARRETT & PAIGE IN A NO DISQUALIFICATIONS MIXED TAG TEAM MATCH: The war between The Uprising and The Committee escalated here in what was one of the most brutal matches in recent memory on Monday Night RAW. Given nearly thirty minutes worth of action, Wade Barret, Paige, Kane and Kaitlyn laid it all on the line. When Kane was repeatedly striking Barrett in the back with a steel chair, Paige stepped onto the top rope, getting Kane's attention and attempting to hit a Tornado DDT. Kane, however, was able to hit Paige with an Uppercut on her way down. The 'Big Red Monster' would then bring Paige back up to her feet, grabbing her throat and looking to deliver a Chokeslam onto a steel chair. That was not to be, however, as Barrett delivered a Bullhammer Elbow to the back of his head! Kane only fell to his knees, though, leading to Bateman holding the chair in his face. Paige would then Superkick the chair into the face of the 'Big Red Monster!' Barrett covered Kane, only for Kaitlyn to break it up. The 'Hybrid-Diva' briefly whaled away on Barrett's back before Paige grabbed her by the hair, throwing her out of the ring. Paige would place Kaitlyn onto the announce table, setting her up for RamPaige. "We saw Paige do this to AJ Lee at Extreme Rules," John Bradshaw Layfield said. Paige, however, was unable to place Kaitlyn into complete position. Kaitlyn pushed Paige away, nearly causing her to fall off of the table. Kaitlyn then charged at Paige, delivering a Spear through the Spanish announce table! "Oh my God! Both women through the table!" Michael Cole shouted as the WWE Universe roared with excitement. Both Paige and Kaitlyn remained down on the table remains as the replay of the Spear was shown twice. Speaking of tables, Barrett pulled one out from underneath the ring, setting it up in the table. He placed Kane on his shoulders, looking to deliver Wasteland. However, Randy Orton and Batista came running down the entrance ramp, attacking Barrett! "We saw CM Punk be thrown out of the arena earlier tonight, but not Orton and Batista," Jerry Lawler said while the crowd booed relentlessly. Orton and Batista would place Barrett on Kane's shoulders, the trio delivering a Triple Powerbomb through the table! Kane got the cover on Barrett to pick up the victory.
Randy Orton and Batista assisted Kane to his feet, the three Committee members standing tall over Wade Barrett's fallen carcass. Neither Paige or Kaitlyn had moved after falling through the Spanish announce table at ringside, though Orton helped the latter to her feet while leaving the 'Anti-Diva' practically for dead. Kane, Kaitlyn, Batista and Orton headed up the entrance ramp while the officials and ringside doctor tended to both Barrett and Paige. The war is far from over, but The Committee pick up a huge victory in the No Disqualifications Mixed Tag Team match.
Returning to Monday Night RAW, the carnage left over from the No Disqualifications Mixed Tag Team match was shown as John Bradshaw Layfield stated that the sight of Kaitlyn Spearing Paige through the Spanish announce table just feet away from them is something that he'll never be able to forget. "Kane and Kaitlyn were victorious thanks to Randy Orton and Batista. Next week, we'll hear from another Committee member, Derrick Bateman, who sustained a separated shoulder this past weekend. Right now, however, we will hear from someone on the opposing side, The Uprising. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome... Dean Ambrose!" Cole said as Ambrose was shown in the studio at Stamford, Connecticut. "Dean, we thank you for joining us this evening. 'Lunatic Fringe.' That's the name that the WWE Universe has given you due to your very eccentric behavior and manner in which you handle your business. Last week, however, no one could have predicted what transpired. You actually drove your car through AJ St-" said Cole before Ambrose interrupted him with, "It wasn't my car." Cole was left speechless for a few seconds before resuming with his question. ".... You drove a car through AJ Styles' house, just to make sure that he was unable to sign the contract that Triple H presented him with. Now, a Ladder match has been set for Payback with the winner earning a WWE contract. On top of that, we found out earlier in the day that the Money in the Bank briefcase that Derrick Bateman was forced to relinquish will hang in the balance as well. Your thoughts on the whole situation for Payback?" asked Cole. "First of all, I have no regrets about driving a car through that scumbag, AJ Styles', house and beating him to a pulp right in his living room. Considering that I got myself another chance to get my job back, I'd say that it worked out pretty well for me. You know what sucks, though, Michael? The fact that I'm stuck here in this little, secluded room in Stamford, having to watch The Committee take advantage of Wade Barrett and Paige. All I want right now is to be there and fight with my brothers, and sister, in The Uprising. But, if I want to do that, I have to go through AJ Styles at Payback. Just the thought of the match gets me really amped up! Having ladders at my disposal to use freely against AJ Styles and rearrange his face! But that isn't all I'm gonna do to him. I'm gonna take my hand, doesn't really matter which one, and rip his eyeballs out his sockets! Then, I'll put one back in just so he can see what I've done to him. After that, I'll smash the ladder repeatedly into his throat and hear him gasp for air and beg for mercy! I haven't figure the rest yet. I've got a bunch of ideas floating in my head right now that I'd prefer to keep a surprise until Payback. What I do know will for sure happen, however, is that I'm going to climb the ladder and take down what used to be Derrick Bateman's precious Money in the Bank briefcase. Not only will I be back on the roster, but I'll have an opportunity to become WWE or World Heavyweight Champion." Dean Ambrose removed his microphone before storming off of the set, making his intentions very, very clear for Payback.
Returning to Monday Night RAW, the commentary unit focused on the Battle Royal coming up at Payback for the vacant United States Championship. "Here's the list of superstars confirmed to be competing in thirteen nights for the United States Title. Chris Jericho, Sheamus, Ryback, Adrian Neville, The Miz, Damien Sandow, Big E Langston, Jake Carter, Kofi Kingston and Rob Van Dam. Joining them will be a newcomer from NXT. If you're not familiar with him, here's a quick look at the man who will be looking to make an impact in his debut match at Payback, Sir Kenneth Cameron," Michael Cole stated before a video package was shown. William Regal's voice could be heard as clips of Kenneth Cameron dominating in NXT were shown. "Take it from the darkest villain that the United Kingdom has ever produced. The WWE Universe is not ready for the carnage that Sir Kenneth Cameron will bring. All of the other superstars in the Battle Royal at Payback have no clue what's about to hit them. Your next United States Champion, Sir Kenneth Cameron," Regal stated. Sir Kenneth Cameron makes his WWE main roster debut at Payback in the United States Championship Battle Royal!
RUSEV W/ LANA DEF. ROB VAN DAM: In the closing match for tonight's edition of Monday Night RAW, Rob Van Dam provided Rusev with his toughest challenge to date, taking the 'Super Athlete' to his first lengthy match on television. Van Dam was nearing victory after catching Rusev in the side of the head with a Spinning Heel Kick, heading up to the top rope. "RVD is about to end the undefeated streak!" John Bradshaw Layfield said as Lana could be seen with her hands on her head, shouting at Rusev to get up. While Van Dam was in mid-air during the Five Star Frog Splash, Rusev managed to get up to his feet and actually catch him! Rusev brought Van Dam's back across his knee, letting him fall to the mat so that he could apply the Accolade. A few seconds later, Van Dam submitted.
As soon as Lana gave Rusev the command to release the Accolade, he did so as the duo tall over the fallen Rob Van Dam. Lana would then take a microphone, saying that once again, America has failed to dethrone Mother Russia as the most powerful country in the world. "Just like America fails, Alberto Del Rio fails to prove that he is a worthy challenge for Rusev. Alberto is not here tonight because he's too busy looking after his friend. If you stupid Americans don't know what I am talking about, look at the footage for yourselves," Lana said. Video footage of an incident involving Ricardo Rodriguez at an NXT live event was shown, Rusev viciously attacking the former ring announcer of Alberto Del Rio. "If Alberto Del Rio tries to be brave again and stand up to Rusev, that's exactly what will happen to him. That is what will happen to everyone who gets in Rusev's way at Payback because he will be entering the Battle Royal for the United States Championship. Nothing can stop the 'Super Athlete' taking your title, America, and bringing it to Vladimir Putin. Not pathetic Rob Van Dam. Not the weak Alberto Del Rio. Not anyone." The Russian flag was then dropped from the ceiling as Rusev and Lana stood tall, Jerry Lawler asking if anybody can stop Rusev from becoming the United States Champion at Payback?
Returning to Monday Night RAW for the final segment, a graphic was shown to announce this Friday's main event for SmackDown. In a Six Man Tag Team match, Kurt Angle teams up with the WWE Tag Team Champions, The Real Americans, to take on Antonio Cesaro, Kassius Ohno and the Intercontinental Champion, Seth Rollins!
The entrance music of Cody Rhodes hit as the 'Prince of Pro Wrestling' marched down to the ring, not having been seen since he was driven onto the steel step by Bray Wyatt with a Tombstone Piledriver. "Right in front of his wife, no less," stated Jerry Lawler as Rhodes took a microphone, saying that he heard what Bray Wyatt had to say earlier tonight. "You can call it the 'Tale of Two Lovers,' Bray, but I just call it life. People change. I've changed so much since I first walked into the WWE six years ago. Was I a vicious, heartless psychopath like you at one point? I won't deny it, but that isn't me anymore. You want to see my marriage as a sign of weakness? You're gonna see just how 'weak' I am when I take the WWE Championship from you at Payback, Bray!" Rhodes said as the audience applauded him. "You have a problem with me, you settle it with me. Don't you dare even speak of my wife's name again, do you understand me?!? You crossed a line last week. Not just you, Bray, but Harper and Rowan as well when they grabbed my wife and forced her to watch you Tombstone onto the steel steps. Am I one hundred percent? Hell no, but that's not going to stop me from kicking your ass right here and right now! So get out here!" Rhodes removed his blazer and rolled the sleeves of his shirt up, waiting for Wyatt to answer his challenge.
It appeared that the 'Prince of Pro Wrestling' was going to get what he wanted as the signature of The Wyatt Family hit. "This is going to get ugly, folks," Michael Cole stated on commentary, alerting the viewers at home that they may feel uneasy with what was about to occur. When the lights came back on, the WWE Champion, Bray Wyatt was shown with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. However, there was one more person with them - Eden, who was tied to Wyatt's rocking chair! As soon as Rhodes saw his wife, he jumped out of the ring as Wyatt sicked his family members on him. The enrage Rhodes was able to hold his own briefly, striking Harper and Rowan before Wyatt ran down the ramp, taking down Rhodes with a Clothesline! The entire Wyatt Family stomped away on Rhodes before bringing him back up to his feet. Wyatt attempted to throw Rhodes into the steel ringpost, but the 'Prince of Pro Wrestling' was able to counter it and sent the WWE Champion face-first into the post! Rhodes dodged a shot from Rowan, stepping onto the ring apron and catching Harper with Flying Clothesline! As Rowan was getting to his feet, Rhodes spinrboarded himself off of the barricade and delivered the Disaster Kick! Rhodes began to run towards Eden, but Bray Wyatt caught up to him halfway up the entrance ramp, pulling his shirt back and causing Rhodes to fall onto the steel ramp. Wyatt, who had a wound on his forehead from the ring post shot, picked Rhodes up, staring him right in the eyes. "You dare draw the blood of God?!?!" screamed Wyatt before hitting Sister Abigail! Wyatt rose back to his feet, walking towards Eden, who was crying profusely. "Shh.... shh.... It'll all be fine, my child," said Wyatt as he ran his fingers through Eden's hair, looking on as Rhodes slowly began to make movement. Rhodes crawled up the ramp, Wyatt encouraging him. Now just a few feet away from his tied up wife, Rhodes was picked up by Wyatt, who placed him into position for a Tombstone. "Not again, Bray! Please don't do this!" Cole shouted on commentary. Wyatt stared at Eden, who was pleading with the WWE Champion to put her husband down.
"...... You did this to him."
Those were Bray Wyatt's final words to Eden before dropping Cody Rhodes with the Tombstone Piledriver on the stage! Rhodes' body fell forward as Wyatt stared down at him before glaring back up at Eden, who closed her eyes while panting heavily due to crying. Wyatt scooped up the WWE Championship, laughing to himself before leaving through the curtain. Eden remained tied to the rocking chair, Cody Rhodes' motionless body just a few feet away from her. The Rhodes Family has been personally attacked by Bray Wyatt. There's no telling what is going to happen in thirteen nights when the WWE Championship is on the line.
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Post by tg11 on Apr 10, 2015 6:31:21 GMT -5
- Starting off RAW with The Wyatt Family with the WWE Champion Bray Wyatt, perfect way to start off RAW, anything is better than seeing the buzzkills that being The Committee because if anything I think The Wyatt Family are certainly much more enjoyable than The Committee at this point that's for sure and considering the WWE Champion Bray Wyatt after what he did to Cody Rhodes laying him out like that with a Tombstone Piledriver in front of his wife Eden making her watch that and now with whatever this Tale of Two Lovers thing is, I would say this just got personal on a whole other level with Harper & Rowan somehow having a poster of Cody Rhodes and his wife Eden and the WWE Champion Bray Wyatt setting fire to it, can you say eerie? I mean that is mind games taken to a whole new level I can only wonder how Cody Rhodes is going to respond to all of this?
- Randy Orton & Batista the former WWE Tag Team Champions and Committee members beating CM Punk of The Uprising in a Handicap Match no doubt this was set up by The Committee, 2 on 1 assault and no Barrett or Paige or Ambrose or anyone to help out Punk, the numbers game working in The Committee's favor but at the same time then Punk having to be escorted out of the arena no doubt this is being all set up by The Committee to further isolate the members of The Uprising but also the WWE Board of Directors they are watching The Committee's every move, one slip up and they're gone for good, I can't wait until that happens I will literally be jumping for joy
- But yes CM Punk is right about 1 thing, Derrick Bateman is not the A+ player that Triple H and company all thought that he was, Bateman isn't and he certainly proved that through weakness by getting injured
- AJ Lee the WWE Divas Champion beats Tamina and then post match decides to go crazy like Paige brings a barbed wire baseball bat to the ring and hits Tamina with it, I mean something has to be done here with divas using this kind of weapon I mean it is not only unsafe but can cause serious damage to any diva and I am glad that Kane got that lunatic AJ Lee out of here she's crazy and divas shouldn't at all be using weapons period so glad that the WWE Commissioner is doing what needs to be done thank God that Tamina wasn't seriously injured or if she ends up becoming that way then AJ is definitely to blame
- Kane might have use for the Barbed Wire Baseball Bat for later on tonight in the No Disqualification Mixed Gender Tag Team Match, kicks AJ out of the arena for using it but he is going to use it himself, I figured Kane the WWE Commissioner would pull something like that
- The Real Americans Zeb Colter's boys the WWE Tag Team Champions Swagger & Benjamin beating another heel tag team in The Prime Time Players, it seems Swagger & Benjamin they could be turning babyface right along with Zeb Colter also turning babyface because even though they are a heel tag team they are slowly making that transition into being babyfaces I mean the crowd is loving this We The People chant they keep chanting it they also keep cheering for them or are starting to but to see them be interrupted post-match by Paul Heyman and his clients Cesaro & Ohno the #1 Contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships it is only fitting, heel vs heel tag teams for the WWE Tag Team Championships at WWE Payback if this happens then I am happy
- The Awesome Entourage backstage, The Miz with Sandow only to have Ryback show up, all of these guys being in the Battle Royal for the vacant WWE United States Championship, it makes sense but at the same time in this Battle Royal anyone can win it
- It makes sense Daniel Bryan has to sit out for WWE Payback because you don't want him to defend his World Heavyweight Championship before WWE SummerSlam when he has to face Seth Rollins the man who won the 2013 King of the Ring, that match for SummerSlam is signed so I can see why you have Bryan sitting out especially explaining it that Bryan has a concussion and has to miss WWE Payback, then what is there for Rollins to do at WWE Payback? Kurt Angle shows up setting up Angle/Rollins, I can definitely see it being Angle/Rollins First Time Ever the dream match and it taking place at WWE Payback and if it happens this dream match I can see it being for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
- Jericho, Neville and Sheamus beating Miz, Sandow and Ryback in 6-Man Tag Team Match action, further builds them up for the WWE United States Championship Battle Royal because any one of those 6 men could win it
- Tyson Kidd vs Natalya set for WWE Payback with Natalya accepting Tyson's request for a match I didn't think that this would ever happen but now that it is I mean I just never thought that it would come to this
- Seeing The Committee go over in this No DQ Mixed Tag Team Match I just figured Kane and Kaitlyn would beat Barrett and Paige especially with Batista and Orton showing up and no Punk in sight or anyone else in sight to help them out
- Gotta love Ambrose the man is a lunatic he's saying but it wasn't his car though, HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA only Ambrose would say something like that but at the same time AJ Styles did have it coming but at the same time Styles and Ambrose their match at WWE Payback has so much riding on it, the winner not only wins a WWE contract but they also win the vacated Money in the Bank briefcase won by Bateman, this just raises the stakes in this match for both of these men
- Sir Kenneth along with his manager his valet William Regal coming up to the main roster with Kenneth making his main roster debut at WWE Payback but in the WWE United States Championship Battle Royal, Sir Kenneth has got to be considered a favorite in the WWE United States Championship Battle Royal or at the very least a darkhorse and with Regal in his corner learning from Regal being mentored by him, can you imagine Kenneth a Brit an Englishman winning the WWE United States Championship?
- Rusev w/Lana beating RVD, makes sense considering Rusev's tear and the roll he has been on as of late this undefeated streak ever since bursting back on to the scene totally decimating his opponents and after what he did to Alberto Del Rio after what he did to Alberto's former ring announcer/best friend Ricardo Rodriguez and now Rusev being in the WWE United States Championship Battle Royal Rusev has got to be the odds on favorite to become the next WWE United States Champion
- 6 Man Tag Team Match this Thursday on Smackdown with Kurt Angle teaming up with the WWE Tag Team Champions The Real Americans to face the team of Antonio Cesaro, Kassius Ohno and WWE Intercontinental Champion and #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship Seth Rollins in 6 Man tag team action in the main event this Thursday I can't wait
- And closing out the show with WWE Champion Bray Wyatt and Cody Rhodes, exactly the way the show started is exactly how the show should end with the WWE Championship being the main focus of RAW and it all ending in Bray Wyatt laying out Cody Rhodes yet again with a Tombstone Piledriver this time on the steel rampway, I am surprised Cody Rhodes doesn't have a bad neck or neck damage going into his match with Wyatt at Payback for the WWE Championship, Rhodes has to have a broken neck I mean how many times has he been Tombstoned on that neck of his?
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Post by Planktung on Apr 18, 2015 16:14:43 GMT -5
Prior to the start of the show, a video package was shown to briefly recap the rivalry between NXT Women's Champion, Sasha Banks, and Emma. Tonight, the war is settled when both Divas meet in a Two-out-of-Three Falls match for the NXT Women's Championship!
BAYLEY DEF. AUDREY MARIE: A huge night for the Divas of NXT as not one, but two matches take place here in the Full Sail arena. After defeating Sasha Banks in a non-title match recently, Bayley was named the number one contender for the championship and will take on the winner of tonight's main event at a later date. Tonight, however, Bayley was able to pick up some momentum by defeating Audrey Marie with the Bell-to-Bayley.
The audience rejoiced as Bayley stood to her feet victorious in the opening contest. Unfortunately, the smiles were soon wiped off of the faces of Bayley and the NXT Universe as the NXT Women's Champion, Sasha Banks, hit the ring and struck her in the back of the head with the title! "I'm the baddest! You're a joke, Bayley!" shouted Sasha as she applied the Crossface, trying to gain retribution after being defeated by Bayley last week. Sasha's opponent for later tonight, Emma, came to the aid of Bayley as 'The Boss' released the Crossface and hightailed out of the ring. Emma tended to Bayley as Sasha Banks taunted her on the stage, raising the Women's Championship high in the air. Who will come out on top tonight in our main event?
At this time, the ring was shown propped and ready for the debut of a brand new talk show hosted by The Addiction, 'The Sitting of Angels.' Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian were shown already in the ring, not being met by the most flattering of responses from the audience. Daniels welcomed everyone to the first edition of The Sitting of Angels, stating that this will eclipse any other talk show in WWE history. "And to prove that, we decided to bring to the show the two men who the NXT Universe has been dying to hear from. So without further ado, the handsome devils known as The Addiction bring to you the NEW NXT Tag Team Champions, Finn Balor and Hideo Itami!" Kazarian stated as the audience came unglued. Balor and Itami made their ways down to the ring, the NXT Tag Team Titles on their shoulders for the world to see after they defeated The Alpha Wolves two weeks ago. Daniels and Kazarian both put gloves on before shaking the hands of the new champions, claiming that they don't know what kind of germs exist in Japan and Ireland. After welcoming Balor and Itami to the show, Daniels stated that he had one question for the new champions. The question that is on everyone's mind right now. "How does it feel to know that you two are the new NXT Tag Team Champions because you stole The Addiction's opportunity? Huh?" asked Daniels. Kazarian then said that to make things easier for Balor and Itami, he'll ask the question again, this time in their respective native tongues. "How does it feel to-" Kazarian said in a fake Irish accent before Balor slapped the microphone out of his hand. "Here's the thing, mates. We're not out here to take part in your little show. The NXT Universe wanted to get a glimpse of the new Tag Team Champions and that's what we're giving them because without their support, Hideo and I would still be wrestling over in our homelands. That being said, we know what this is all about. You two are trying to get yourselves a title match out of this. You should know that won't be happening anytime soon. The Alpha Wolves are entitled to a rematch and we plan on giving it to them," said Balor. Daniels then stopped him, saying that he didn't even give Hideo Itami a chance to speak. "Maybe he wants to give us a title shot. You don't know?" Kazarian said in a hopeful tone. Daniels held the microphone towards Itami's face, but he didn't speak a single word. "My apologies. I should have known better. Hideo-san, you want to give us title opportunity?" Daniels asked, mocking Itami's heritage with his tone. Itami would respond by delivering a Roundhouse Kick to Daniels! Balor charged at Kazarian, delivering a Dropkick that sent him flying towards the ropes. Balor and Itami stood tall in the ring, not allowing The Addiction to use their tactics to get a shot at the NXT Tag Team Championships.
MICHAEL BENNETT DEF. COLIN CASSADY W/ ENZO AMORE & MARIA KANELLIS: The ongoing rivalry between Michael Bennett and Enzo Amore reached its next chapter as Bennett had another chance to get a victory over Colin Cassady. Despite Enzo and the miserable Maria Kanellis being at ringside, Bennett kept focused and managed to defeat Big Cass with the Box Office Smash.
Following the sound of the bell, Enzo Amore grabbed a microphone from ringside and told Michael Bennett that if he's really clamoring for a fight, then he has no problem getting his hands bit dirty right now. Enzo slid into the ring, but Bennett exited at the same time. He glanced over at Maria, who has not been at his side in over a month at this point. Bennett told Enzo that as much as he would love to beat him to a pulp in front of the entire world, he has something else in mind. "I said last week that my master plan was going to unfold here tonight, and Enzo, I wasn't lying." After Bennett's line, the Full Sail arena reacted in shock as 'The Masterpiece' Chris Masters made his way into the ring through the audience! "Oh my God! The Masterpiece is here in NXT!" Jason Alberts shouted as Masters crept up behind Enzo, applying the Masterlock! Masters quickly forced Enzo into unconsciousness, throwing him face-first onto the canvas. Bennett and Maria were all smiles at ringside as Masters joined them, the trio leaving as one. Bennett's "master plan" had come to fruition, and with Chris Masters now by his side, 'The Prodigy' not only has Maria, but revenge against Enzo and Cassady.
At this time, NXT General Manager, Brad Maddox was shown in the ring with a huge announcement to make. Maddox stated that with the WWE Network launching in just under two weeks, NXT is set out to take the Network by storm. And the first step will be taken on August 28th when NXT TakeOver: Revision is presented live on the WWE Network. The audience applauded for this bit of news, but Maddox declared that he was not yet finished. In the main event of TakeOver: Revision, NXT's first ever Championship Scramble match will happen. Tyler Breeze puts the NXT Championship on the line against Kevin Owens, Adam Cole, Evan Bourne and Sami Zayn! Even more cheers emerged from the NXT Universe as Maddox left the ring following a huge bombshell of an announcement. On August 28th, NXT TakeOver: Revision will be headlined by a Championship Scramble match for the NXT Title!
A promo was shown for this Friday's edition of SmackDown. After decimating Cody Rhodes in front of his wife, Eden, for the second week in a row, the WWE Champion, Bray Wyatt, will be a guest on The Highlight Reel hosted by Chris Jericho. Plus, Kurt Angle teams up with the WWE Tag Team Champions, The Real Americans, to take on Antonio Cesaro, Kassius Ohno and the Intercontinental Champion, Seth Rollins. SmackDown, this Friday night on SyFy!
SASHA BANKS DEF. EMMA IN A TWO-OUT-OF-THREE FALLS MATCH TO RETAIN THE NXT WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP: The NXT Divas division took center stage as Sasha Banks and Emma closed out tonight's show in one of the brand's best matches to date, taking up nearly half of the episode's duration. Emma managed to capture the first fall after countering Sasha's Crossface into a pinning predicament. The frustrations on the part of 'The Boss' allowed her to deliver a sitout Powerbomb for the second fall. Towards the conclusion of the match, Emma climbed to the top rope following the Emma-mite Sandwich. She leaped off with a Frog Splash, but Sasha was able to get her knees up just in time. Emma stirred to his feet, but was hit with the Backstabber from Sasha, the defending champion following that up with the Crossface. Emma was trapped in the center of the ring, this time submitting.
Sasha Banks released the Crossface as she was handed back the NXT Women's Championship, successfully defending it in a helacious Two-out-of-Three Falls match. Several highlights from the bout were shown before heading to the feed in the Full Sail Arena, where 'The Boss' stood on the stage with the title still in her grasps. With Emma now behind her, Sasha must now look ahead to a future defense against Bayley. When and where that match will take place is still unknown, but what we do know coming out of tonight's episode is that Sasha Banks will continue her reign as the NXT Women's Champion.
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