WWE '12: A Taker Production - August 3rd SD is UP!

-Episode #996
-June 25th, 2012
-Live, From Fort Wayne, IN



*We cut to the arena after a huge pyro display and we are welcomed to RAW by Lawler and Cole. We see a graphic advertising CM Punk and Daniel Bryan in a Beat the Clock challenge, with the winner picking a stipulation for their match at Money in the Bank. Suddenly we hear the music of the Game, Triple H! The COO walks out to a loud ovation from the crowd as he makes his way down to the ring, microphone in hand.*

Triple H: Last week, I was sitting in my office and I look over at my TV and I see Paul Heyman. Now, Heyman, the big tough guy that he is, decides to do what Paul Heyman does best and that's make empty threats and then hide behind lawyers. I know Brock is not here tonight, and that's fine, I expected nothing less from a quitter. So Paul, please, be a good little messenger boy for Brock, come out here, and let's see if you have the guts to make more threats, this time, to my face.

*Brock Lesnar's theme hits, and out walks Paul Heyman. Behind him are four members of security, dressed in all black.*

Triple H: I see you borrowed Brock's security team for the night...

Paul Heyman: Verrrry funny Mr. Corporate. See, the reason this security is here is for your companies sake, not mine. Because if you put your hands on me, this company will go down in flames and I will take every penny this company has to it's name.

Triple H: Paul. I don't wanna hear anymore about these lawsuits. I'm hear for you give me a simple answer. Yes...or No.

Paul Heyman: This is all to get rid of Brock Lesnar's lawsuit, isn't it? You must be really afraid about losing this lawsuit to Brock Lesnar. Either that, or you're just stupid, because I guarantee you, Brock Lesnar will rip you apart limb by limb.

Triple H: He sounds absolutely menacing considering he didn't even have the guts to show up here and answer my challenge himself.

Paul Heyman: Brock Lesnar doesn't have to do anything he doesn't want to do. This company treated Brock Lesnar unfairly, and he has the right to do whatever he sees fit. As far as your challenge goes...Brock Lesnar's answer...is NO! And there's nothing you can do to change that.

Triple H: Interesting. Because, I have the contract right here. And in this contract for the match at SummerSlam, it states that if Brock Lesnar beats me, he can have his ironclad contract, he can have anything he wants. All...he has...to do...is beat me...in this ring...1......2.....3.

Paul Heyman: Unfortunately Triple H, Brock is not here tonight and I'm in no position to accept any new terms without having Brock look over the official paperwork first.

Triple H: Here...take this to Brock in whatever hole he's hiding in. And oh yeah, one more thing. You do know I'm the COO right? Which means the security, they belong to me...

*Triple H points at Heyman and the security pick him up and carry him out of the ring. Triple H leaves, with the security carrying Heyman out as he kicks and screams like a child.*

*Before we cut to a commercial, we see Daniel Bryan walking backstage. The Beat the Clock challenge between Punk and Bryan begins...NEXT!*

*Commercial Break*

*We come back from the break to see Teddy Long in his office. Dolph Ziggler walks in and asks for another shot at Sheamus, this time with outside interference banned. Teddy says he can't do that because Alberto Del Rio is the number one contender. However, he says Dolph has a Money in the Bank qualifying match tonight, against his partner, Jack Swagger. Ziggler smirks and leaves.*

Daniel Bryan Defeated Kofi Kingston with the YES Lock in 10:14 in the Beat the Clock Challenge
Bryan hit the ring, not knowing his opponent would be, and was surprised to see Kingston hit the ring. A lot of near falls here, as Bryan was trying to put Kofi away as quick as possible. Kofi hit the Trouble in Paradise but Bryan got his foot on the bottom rope. Kofi went for it again but Bryan ducked it and locked in the YES Lock, forcing Kofi to tap out at 10:14, setting the mark for CM Punk to beat later on in the night.

*We cut backstage to see Jack Swagger talking to Vickie Guerrero. Vickie says she's going to be unbiased and isn't on anyone's side. Jack asks her who she thinks is better and she refuses to answer.*

*Commercial Break*

*We see a promo for Money in the Bank, advertising John Cena & Vince McMahon vs. John Laurinaitis & The Big Show.*

Jack Swagger (w/Vickie Guerrero) Defeated Dolph Ziggler to Qualify for RAW's Money in the Bank Match
Ziggler came out alone and Vickie accompanied Swagger. There was a staredown before the match with shoving and trash talking until Ziggler threw a big right hand. Swagger tossed Ziggler into the corner and missed a clothesline, slamming into the turnbuckle. The top turnbuckle pad fell off and the referee went over to quickly put it back on. While the referee had his back turned, Ziggler hit the Zig Zag and had Swagger pinned but the referee didn't see the cover. Vickie got on the top rope and started screaming at the referee and Ziggler went over and told her to get off the apron. Swagger ran up from behind and hit Ziggler, who then slammed into Vickie. Ziggler stumbled back and got nailed with the Gutwrench Powerbomb for the win. After the match Ziggler was irate and kicked the ring steps. Swagger carried Vickie to the back as Ziggler screamed at the referee at ringside.

*We cut to the back to see John Cena walking. He will team with Brodus Clay against David Otunga and the Big Show, NEXT!*

*Commercial Break*

*We see Jerry Lawler talking about a RAW 1000 moment when Stone Cold drove the Zamboni into the arena.*

John Cena and Brodus Clay Defeated David Otunga and the Big Show (w/John Laurinaitis) when Brodus pinned Otunga with a Splash
The crowd was very hot for this one. They were behind Brodus and gave him a very loud reaction when Cena made the hot tag. Brodus took out Show with a big running headbutt and Cena hit the AA to Otunga, setting him up for a big splash from Brodus for the win. After the match Laurinaitis pushed Cena from behind and got Cena to run after him up the ramp. Show came from behind Brodus and hit him with the Knockout Punch as Cena turned around and ran back to the ring but was too late as Show had already gotten out of dodge. Cena checked on the unconscious Clay as Otunga and Show smirked as they walked towards the back with Laurinaitis leading the way.

*Commercial Break*

Layla Defeated Beth Phoenix by Disqualification
This match was similar to both their match at No Way Out until Beth became very frustrated that she couldn't put Layla away. Layla countered the Glam Slam into a roll up but Beth kicked out. Beth snapped and started hitting Layla with right hand after right hand until the referee reached the count of five and Beth had refused to stop. The ref called for the bell and Beth kept hitting right hand after right hand. Beth ripped Layla off the mat and hit the Glam Slam before leaving Layla out cold in the center of the ring.

*We see the camera zoom into the RAW 1000 sign. That's NEXT!*

*Commercials*

*We come back to RAW to see Heath Slater and Trent Baretta are in the ring. Heath says last week with Val Venis was a joke and that he's still the best looking guy on RAW. Heath says tonight he's got some backup and if anyone thinks he's losing again tonight, then you better callllllllllllll somebodyyyyyyyyyyy. Just then, we hear the music of Road Dogg hit, but he's not alone! Billy Gunn walks out with him, it's the New Age Outlaws! Slater is shocked as the former WWE Tag Team Champions walk down to the ring.*

The New Age Outlaws Defeated Heath Slater and Trent Baretta when Billy hit the Fameasser
The crowd was in to this one as Road Dogg got them going early. The former champs made quick work of Slater and Baretta. Road Dogg hit Shake Rattle and Roll on Slater who then stumbled into a Fameasser from Gunn for the win.

*We see a graphic for CM Punk's Beat the Clock Match still to come later on.*

*Commercial Break*

*We see CM Punk discussing a RAW 1000 moment, specifically the night after the Montreal Screwjob and the infamous "Bret screwed Bret" speech from Mr. McMahon.*

Alberto Del Rio (w/Ricardo Rodriguez) Defeated the Great Khali with the Cross Armbreaker
This one was very quick. Cole and Lawler put over Del Rio and noted the fact that Khali gave Del Rio the concussion that kept Del Rio from competing for the World Heavyweight Championship at No Way Out. Del Rio worked on Khali's arm and hit the Cross Armbreaker, refusing to let the hold go until Sheamus hit the ring and ran him off. Sheamus got a hold of Ricardo and hit the Brogue Kick.

*We cut backstage where CM Punk is warming up for his Beat the Clock Match. AJ shows up and she says she's ready to go out to the ring with him. Punk tells her to stay in the back tonight. Punk says things didn't go to well for him against Kane on Smackdown so tonight he needs to go out there and take care of business. Punk says he needs a clear head. AJ tries to kiss Punk but Punk says no and that he can't have any distractions on his mind tonight. Punk leaves and AJ is very upset.*

*Commercial Break*

*We see a promo for Money in the Bank, advertising John Cena & Vince McMahon vs. John Laurinaitis & The Big Show.*

WWE Champion CM Punk Defeated Kane in 10:03 with the GTS to win the Beat the Clock Challenge
Bryan came out to watch mid-match. Punk looked great to start things off but fell into some trouble when he ran into a big boot from Kane mid-match. Kane kept control but Punk kicked out of the sidewalk slam around the eight minute mark and looked up at the clock. Punk realized he needed to kick it into gear and went all out at Kane, hitting kick after kick and punch after punch, wobbling the big red monster. Punk countered the Chokeslam and managed to hit the GTS for the win at the 10:03 mark, winning the Beat the Clock Challenge.

After the match Punk got on the microphone and told Bryan that he was picking a stipulation that he's very familiar with for their WWE Championship match at Money in the Bank. Punk says speaking of Money in the Bank, he's the only man to win it twice, and the only man to win it two years in a row. Punk says he's picking a Ladder match for the stipulation at Money in the Bank and wishes Bryan good luck and says he's gonna need it. Punk's theme hits as he climbs the corner and raises his title high, screaming "Best in the World!" as RAW goes off the air.

-June 29th, 2012
-Live, From Evansville, Indiana



*After a huge display of pyros, we cut to ringside to see Cole and Booker talking about how we are a little more than two weeks away from Money in the Bank. They are cut off by the music of the World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus!*

World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus Defeated Jack Swagger (w/Vickie Guerrero) after distraction from Dolph Ziggler
This was actually a decent back and forth match between these two. Vickie was watching on from ringside but interestingly enough, Ziggler made his way out to ringside during the middle of the match. Swagger held the upper hand at one point but Sheamus fought back, hitting Swagger with thudding shots to the chest as he bent Swagger over the top rope. Swagger recovered and nailed a big clothesline. Swagger taunted and pounded his chest, mocking Sheamus. Ziggler got on the apron and started yelling at Swagger, who came over and got in Ziggler's face. Ziggler smirked and hopped off the apron without touching Swagger, as Swagger turned around and ate Brogue Kick for the three count.

*We see a graphics advertising that Brodus Clay vs. Alberto Del Rio and the huge tag team match of the two champions CM Punk & Christian vs. Cody Rhodes and Daniel Bryan is still to come tonight!*

*Commercial Break*

Tyson Kidd and Justin Gabriel Defeated Primo & Epico and the Primetime Players (w/AW) in a Tag Team Money in the Bank Qualification Match
We came back from the commercial break to hear Teddy Long's music hit. Teddy said he had a special match for everyone and it would be a triple threat tag teaaaaam match, with the winning team earning two spots in Smackdown's Money in the Bank match. After all three teams had entered, the match got underway. A lot of high flying moves in what could be a preview of Money in the Bank here. In the end it was the Primetime Players brawling with Primo & Epico and turning their attention away from Kidd and Gabriel, who quickly hit a double dive to the outside on both teams. Kidd then rolled Young into the ring as Gabriel hit the 450 and pinned Young for the three. AW was furious as Gabriel and Kidd celebrated in the ring, having both earned a spot in Smackdown's Money in the Bank.

*We see a graphic that says Ryback will be in action, NEXT!*

*Commercial Break*

*We see an ad for RAW 1000, showcasing classic moments from past RAW episodes*

Ryback Defeated Mark Michaels, Bryan Timber and Alex Strong with Shell Shocked
This was the same as we've seen from Ryback, accept that it was against three men this time. Ryback hit Shell Shocked on Timber and Strong, both men landing right on top of Michaels for the win. Ryback screamed FEED ME MORE a bunch of times before slamming his arms up and down and walking off.

*Cole and Booker discuss the events from RAW with Heyman and Triple H's confrontation to Punk and Bryan's Beat the Clock challenge as a RAW Recap video package follows*

*Commercial Break*

*We see an advertisement for Money in the Bank, advertising Mr. McMahon and John Cena vs. John Laurinaitis and the Big Show.*

Brodus Clay Defeated Alberto Del Rio by Disqualification (w/Ricardo Rodriguez) when David Otunga interfered
This match was slow for the short amount of time it lasted. Del Rio worked on Clay's arm and kept working on his leg from time to time. Clay began to fought back but his momentum stopped when Otunga hit the ring and attacked Clay from behind. Sheamus hit the ring to a big pop and helped Brodus fight off Otunga and Del Rio.

*We cut backstage to see CM Punk warming up. AJ walks up to him and asks him if she can go out with him to the ring for his tag match tonight. Punk says tonight is no different than RAW and he doesn't need any distractions. AJ snaps and asks Punk if he just thinks of her as a distraction and Punk says he doesn't have the greatest luck when shes been around. Punk tells her to calm down and says they will talk after his match. AJ tries to kiss him but Punk turns his head and she kisses his cheek. Punk walks off.*

*Commercial Break*

Damien Sandow Defeated Yoshi Tatsu with the Illumination
This was your basic squash match as Sandow was dominant for the entire match and hit the Illumination Neckbreaker for the win.

*Commercial Break*

*We see an ad for RAW 1000, showcasing classic moments from past RAW episodes*

Antonio Cesaro Defeated Sin Cara with the Gotch Style Neutralizer
This was a big step up in class from Cesaro's recent opponents and he came away with a big time victory. Sin Cara was in control for most of the match but got caught with a huge european uppercut by Cesaro when he went for a springboard dive. Cesaro took advantage and hit the Gotch Style Neutralizer to pick up the slight upset over one of his Money in the Bank opponents.

*We cut backstage to see Daniel Bryan warming up. AJ slowly walks up from behind and taps him on the shoulder. She tries to sweet talk Bryan into letting her go out to the ring with him but Bryan doesn't have any of it. Bryan says he has no use for her and tells her shes cursed before walking away and leaving AJ in near tears.*

*Commercial Break*

*We see a promo for Money in the Bank, advertising CM Punk vs. Daniel Bryan in a Ladder Match*

Daniel Bryan and Cody Rhodes Defeated WWE Champion CM Punk and Intercontinental Champion Christian when Bryan pinned Punk
This was a very good tag team match which the crowd was really in to. Christian and Bryan started things off but Bryan made the tag to Cody as they kept Christian grounded and away from Punk, the fresh man. Christian tried and tried to make the tag but just couldn't do it. Eventually Christian hit the Killswitch but couldn't make the cover. Christian crawled slowly towards Punk and tagged Punk as Cody made the tag to Bryan. Punk unleashed a barrage of strikes on Bryan, forcing him into the corner. Punk tossed Bryan across the ring into the other corner and hit a big knee lift, followed by a bulldog. Punk climbed to the top rope and hit the elbow drop and made the cover but Bryan kicked out at two and a half. Punk motioned for go to sleep but was attacked by Cody from behind. Cody backed Punk up with right hands until Christian came from out of nowhere and clotheslined Cody over the top and on to the floor, taking himself with him. Punk recovered and tried for the GTS but Bryan countered it, slipping behind Punk. Punk turned and immediately tried to hit a kick to Bryan's head but Bryan ducked it and caught Punk with a roll up to get the three count.

Bryan screamed "YES!" as he walked up the ramp and Punk looked on in disbelief. Punk shook his head and Bryan motioned for the title around his waist as Smackdown went off the air.

-Episode #997
-July 2nd, 2012
-Live, From Laredo, TX



*We cut to the arena and immediately see the #1 contender for the WWE Championship, Daniel Bryan in the ring, sitting on top of a ladder.*

Daniel Bryan: Last week on RAW CM Punk chose a ladder match for our WWE Championship match at Money in the Bank. Ironic that both Punk and I have used this very ladder to propel our careers to such great heights. A year ago at Money in the Bank, everyone was talking. But the problem was, everyone was talking about CM Punk. CM Punk beat John Cena, CM Punk left with the WWE Championship. Nobody was talking about Daniel Bryan. CM Punk beat one man. I beat SEVEN. I won the Money in the Bank briefcase and started a chain of events that would lead to me becoming one of the greatest World Heavyweight Champions in WWE HISTORY. Now, here we are, a year later, and everyone is talking about CM Punk. He's had one of the longest WWE title reigns in the last fifteen years. But he's made a mistake. In less than two weeks, I will climb this ladder and become the WWE Champion. And as CM Punk looks up at me, holding MY WWE title, he will realize the mistake he made when choosing the stipulation for this match. And I will be looking down at him, holding my belt high, screaming... YES!.....YES!.....YES!.....YES!.....YES!.....YES!

*CM Punk's music hits and out walks the WWE Champion. Bryan gets off the ladder as Punk walks down the ramp and into the ring.*

CM Punk: You know, I thought you were better than this. I mean look how jealous you sound. You were jealous that everyone was talking about me last year instead of you? Rightfully so because I became the WWE Champion, something only a prestigious group of men have done, and I've earned my right to be in the spotlight. If people aren't talking about me than I'm not doing my job. If you want people to talk about you, then maybe you should grow some balls and make people talk about Daniel Bryan, instead of CM Punk. That's something that very few people in this business know how to do, people like Stone Cold, people like Shawn Michaels, everyone was always talking about what they did. They saw the spotlight and they took it, and if you're going to win this belt from me at Money in the Bank, you better be prepared to do what you need to do to take it.

*Punk drops the microphone and the two exchange words. They get in each other's faces and Bryan goes for a right hand but Punk ducks it and tries for the GTS but Bryan escapes and rolls out of the ring. Punk climbs the ladder and raises his belt high as we fade to the back.*

*We see Teddy Long in his office. In walks Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler says last week Vickie Guerrero cost him a spot in the Money in the Bank match and he wants a second chance. Teddy agrees and says he'll get a rematch with Jack Swagger tonight, and if he wins, he earns a spot in the Money in the Bank match.*

*We see a graphic advertising A Smackdown Rematch in CM Punk teaming with Christian against Daniel Bryan and Cody Rhodes, and the Big Show vs. John Cena later on tonight, as Cole and Lawler talk about the matches.*

*We cut to see the World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus walking when he meets up with Brodus Clay. Those two will team up in tag team action, NEXT!*

*Commercial Break*

*We see an advertisement for RAW 1000, advertising that Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels will both be LIVE on RAW 1000!*

World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and Brodus Clay Defeated David Otunga and Alberto Del Rio (w/Ricardo Rodriguez) when Brodus pinned Otunga with a Splash
The seeds for this match were planted on Friday's Smackdown. The crowd was super hot for Brodus and Sheamus. Surprisingly it was Brodus who got the hot tag from Sheamus. Del Rio went on retreat and Sheamus nailed a Brogue Kick to Otunga, who dropped down to the mat in perfect position for a splash from Brodus for the three. The faces stood tall and celebrated as Otunga recovered on the outside and Del Rio retreated up the ramp with Ricardo.

*We cut backstage to see Dolph Ziggler warming up. Vickie comes up to Dolph and tries to sweet talk him. Dolph says he doesn't need her to make it to the top, he'll do it on his own, and he's going to prove it tonight. Dolph leaves and Vickie is upset.*

*Commercial Break*

*We see a Money in the Bank advertisement, highlighting Vince McMahon and John Cena vs. John Laurinaitis and the Big Show*

US Champion Santino Defeated Michael McGuilicutty to Qualify for RAW's Money in the Bank Match
A short match here, with McGillicutty getting in a decent amount of offense, only for Santino to fight back with a series of counters and eventually duck a clothesline and hit the Cobra to earn a Spot in the Money in the Bank Match.

*We see AJ walking backstage. She sees CM Punk warming up from afar and is hesitant to go up to him. Ultimately, she decides to just walk away.*

*Commercial Break*

Kane Defeated Tensai to Qualify for RAW's Money in the Bank Match
Obviously not the best match-up when it comes to in-ring performance. Back and forth match here with Tensai controlling part of the mid-match but eventually falling victim to a Chokeslam from the Big Red Machine. It seems Tensai has fallen quite a bit on the pecking order, as he takes another loss tonight.

*We cut backstage to see Daniel Bryan in his locker room. AJ walks in. AJ asks if she can go down to the ring with Bryan during his match tonight and Bryan pauses, smirks, and then says it's fine with him. AJ kisses Bryan on the cheek and smiles as Bryan's smirk grows into a smile*

*We see the WWE Champion CM Punk warming up. He will also be in action, NEXT!*

*Commercial Break*

*We see Triple H discussing a RAW 1000 moment, the night he crashed Test and Stephanie McMahon's Wedding.*

Daniel Bryan (w/AJ) and Cody Rhodes Defeated Intercontinental Champion Christian and WWE Champion CM Punk when Bryan pinned Punk
Bryan and Christian started things off as Bryan insisted he wanted Christian. The heels made it their strategy to keep Christian grounded in the ring for as long as possible. The heels made smart and frequent tags to keep the Intercontinental Champion from making the tag to Christian. Eventually Christian fought off a double team and tagged in Punk. Punk exploded on Bryan and gave Cody a series of kicks for good measure. Cody and Christian traded blows on the outside while Punk and Bryan exchanged big kicks in the ring. Punk went for the kick to the head and Bryan ducked it, rolling up Punk but Punk kicked out, determined not to fall to the same counter he did on Friday's Smackdown. Punk got to his feet and caught a kick from Bryan, then hoisted Bryan onto his shoulder for the GTS. AJ got on the apron, distracting Punk for a split second, allowing Bryan to counter into a sideways backslide pin, getting the three count. Having pinned Punk two times in the last three days, Bryan let out a barrage of YES's as he rolled out of the ring and practically ran up the ramp, thrusting his arms in the air. Punk shook his head in the ring as Bryan continued his celebration.

*We see a video package recapping the Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H feud, and Cole and Lawler tell us we will have an update from Paul Heyman next week.*

*Cole and Lawler remind us that the Big Show vs. John Cena is still to come tonight.*

*Commercial Break*

Dolph Ziggler Defeated Jack Swagger (w/Vickie Guerrero) with the Zig Zag to Qualify for RAW's Money in the Bank Match
The crowd was 100 percent behind Ziggler for this one. Back and forth match between these two with a lot of stiff action and trash talking. Eventually Ziggler got the upperhand but Swagger hit the Gutwrench Powerbomb from out of nowhere. To the shock of Swagger and Vickie, Ziggler kicked out. Swagger was irate and got in the referees face. Vickie got on the apron but Ziggler hit the ropes, knocking her off the apron, then launched at Swagger and hit a big Zig-Zag as Swagger continued to back down the referee. Ziggler got the three count and earned his spot in the Money in the Bank match. After the match Ziggler was ecstatic as Vickie sat on the floor screaming as her face turned redder and redder.

*Commercial Break*

*We see Mick Foley talking about a RAW 1000 moment, the Rock's infamous "This is Your Life" segment.*

*We cut to the ring to see Heath Slater. Slater says the Tag Team idea didn't work so he's going back to being solo this week. Slater says he'll call out any former WWE Superstar to come and answer his open challenge right now. Suddenly, a familiar theme hits. It's Lex Luger! The former Main Eventer is back! Slater is shocked as Luger gets a decent pop from the crowd.*

Lex Luger Defeated Heath Slater with the Torture Rack
Slater fell victim to another WWE Legend tonight, as Lex Luger wrestled on RAW for the first time in over 8 years. Cole mentioned classic moments like Luger wrestling Yokozuna on the Intrepid as Luger took it to Slater and beat him with a quick Torture Rack as Slater tapped out almost immediately. Luger soaked in a reaction from the fans as he flexed a bit after the bell.

*We cut to the back to see John Cena. He will take on the Big Show, NEXT!*

*We see a promo for Money in the Bank, advertising CM Punk vs. Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship in a Ladder Match.*

*Commercial Break*

John Cena Defeated the Big Show (w/John Laurinaitis) by Disqualification after interference from John Laurinaitis
To everyone's surprise, John Laurinaitis accompanied Show out to the ring. Big Show dominated early on, but Cena managed to fight back. Cena hit a few shoulder charges and finally managed to knock Show down. Show recovered and got back to his feet, as Cena was waiting to lift him up for the AA. Cena lifted up Show but was hit from behind by Laurinaitis with a steel chair. Cena dropped Show and showed little effects from the chair shot as he stalked Laurinaitis. Show hit Cena from behind and the two heels stomped on Cena. Show tried for a Chokeslam on Cena but Cena countered. Mr. McMahon came running down the ramp and got into the ring. Laurinaitis got in Vince's face and Vince slapped him, knocking him down. Cena hit a massive shoulder charge to Show, knocking him through the middle ropes and to the floor. Mr. McMahon grabbed a microphone and told Laurinaitis that he's not going to wait until Money in the Bank to get his hands on him. McMahon says next week Laurinaitis will face him one on one as the crowd pops big. Cena and McMahon stand tall in the ring as the heels retreat and RAW goes off the air.

Live, July 15th, 2012 From Phoenix, Arizona

Tag Team Match -If Laurinaitis's Team Wins, He Gets His Job Back
John Cena & Vince McMahon vs. John Laurinaitis & The Big Show


WWE Championship Ladder Match
CM Punk (c) vs. Daniel Bryan


World Heavyweight Championship Match
Sheamus (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio


RAW Money in the Bank Match
Zack Ryder vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Jack Swagger vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Santino vs. Kane vs. ? vs. ?




SMACKDOWN! Money in the Bank Match
Antonio Cesaro vs. Sin Cara vs. Justin Gabriel vs. Tyson Kidd vs. Christian vs. ? vs. ? vs. ?

-Episode #998
-July 9th, 2012
-Live, From Denver, Colorado



*We cut to the arena to hear the music of the former Vice President of Talent Relations, John Laurinaitis hit. Laurinaitis walks out into the arena, to a chorus of boos. Behind him is the Big Show, who will be his partner this Sunday at Money in the Bank. Big Johnny gets into the ring, microphone in hand, as the crowd looks on and boos.*

John Laurinaitis: The reason why i'm out here tonight is to ask Mr. McMahon to be civil. There's no need for us to have a match tonight. For over a decade I've been Mr. McMahon's right hand man, I was right by his side. I don't want to have to be the one to beat Mr. McMahon and embarrass him on Worldwide Television. So please, Mr. McMahon, come out here and do the right thing, and call off our match tonight.

*The fans jump to their feet as John Cena's theme hits, and out he comes. Cena walks down the ramp, and gets into the ring.*

John Cena: You can't be serious. You? You embarrass Mr. McMahon on live TV? If I remember correctly, Mr. McMahon embarrassed you on Pay Per View by firing you in front of the entire world. You of all people shouldn't be talking about being embarrassed on Television.

*Big Show takes the microphone from Laurinaitis.*

Big Show: I've had enough of your wise cracks and jokes, Cena. You better take me seriously. Sunday at Money in the Bank, I'm going to be you within an inch of consciousness. And then, while you lay there, barely conscious, I'm going to knock out Mr. McMahon right in front of you, while you lay there, helpless and hopeless on the mat. And then, I'm going to peel you off the mat and knock you out. So if I were you, I'd drop the jokes and start getting serious.

John Cena: Okay, then. If that's how you want it.

*Cena takes off his shirt as the girls shriek and tosses it into the crowd. Laurinaitis charges Cena before Cena can face Show head on. Cena picks up Laurinaitis on his shoulders but Show hits the knockout punch on Cena and Cena falls forward onto his face. Show lets out a scream as Laurinaitis fixes his suit and they leave Cena laid out in the ring.*

*We cut to the back to see Teddy Long in his office. Jack Swagger walks in. Swagger tells Teddy Dolph doesn't deserve to be in the Money in the Bank match because he didn't win the match fair and square. Ziggler bursts in the office. Ziggler says Swagger didn't win his match fair and square and they start arguing. Teddy cuts them off and says tonight they'll both have a chance to keep someone from qualifying for the match this Sunday. They will each face an opponent who is trying to qualify for the match tonight. Teddy tells Swagger his match is next and Swagger leaves, unhappy.

*Commercial Break*

*We see an advertisement for Money in the Bank, hyping up Cena and McMahon vs. Show and Laurinaitis*

*We come back from the break to see Jack Swagger make his way out to the ring. If he can beat his opponent tonight, they will not make it into the Money in the Bank Match this Sunday. Out comes R-Truth, who we haven't seen in a number of weeks here on RAW. He will have the challenge of defeating Swagger to make it into the Money in the Bank Match this Sunday.*

R-Truth Defeated Jack Swagger (w/Vickie Guerrero) to Qualify for RAW's Money in the Bank Match
Truth picked up a big win tonight, earning one of the final two spots in the Money in the Bank match with a win over the already qualified Swagger. Truth fought off a late barrage of offense from Swagger to put Swagger away with the Scissors Kick.

*We cut backstage to see Cody Rhodes walk in to Teddy Long's office. Cody says he would've beaten CM Punk on Smackdown if it wasn't for Daniel Bryan. Cody says he wants a WWE Championship Match tonight, but Teddy says he can't do that. Teddy says he'll give Cody a Money in the Bank qualifying match tonight, and that's the best he can do. Teddy says the match is next. Cody says he'll be a World Champion soon enough, and leaves.*

*Commercial Break*

*We come back from the break to see Jack Swagger icing his neck. Dolph Ziggler walks by and jokes about Swagger losing his match. Ziggler tells Swagger to watch his match later so he can see how it's done.*

Cody Rhodes Defeated The Great Khali to Qualify for Smackdown's Money in the Bank Match
This one wasn't an in-ring classic by any means. Cody worked on Khali's legs for most of the match. Khali fought back but Cody went back to the legs and then hit the Cross Rhodes for the win.

*We cut backstage to see John Laurinaitis with the Big Show. Show puts his hands up and Laurinaitis hits them, like a boxer would be if he was training for a fight. Laurinaitis hits Show's hand and then shakes his hand off, saying that it hurt. Show shakes his head as Laurinaitis chooses to hit the air instead of Show's hands, as Show looks on.*

*We see a graphic advertising a statement from Paul Heyman on Brock Lesnar and Triple H, NEXT!*

*Commercial Break*

*We see a RAW 1000 segment, with Paul Heyman talking about Brock Lesnar's RAW debut, when he took out Spike Dudley with a series of vicious power bombs.*

*We cut to the arena to see Cole and Lawler discuss the Triple H and Paul Heyman situation. Cole says Heyman will be joining us via satellite tonight to make a statement on Triple H on behalf of Brock Lesnar. Heyman appears on the tron.*

Cole: Paul, we understand you have an official statement on behalf of Brock Lesnar regarding Triple H's challenge for a match at SummerSlam.

Paul Heyman: You're correct, Michael. My client Brock Lesnar has decided that he will answer Triple H's challenge in two weeks on the 1000th episode of RAW, in person. Brock's lawyers are looking over the contract that Triple H gave me two weeks ago, and we are almost unanimous in our decision. Make no mistake Triple H, we will not go away. You will not put your hands on me again, because if you do, this company will go bankrupt. I will see you in two weeks, Triple H. And rest assured, Brock Lesnar will have an answer for you. Until then, cherish every breath of fresh air that you can breathe...because if Brock Lesnar decides to face you at SummerSlam...you'll be breathing through a tube for the rest of your life.

*We cut to the back to see CM Punk meet up with Sheamus. The colossal tag team match is up NEXT!*

*Commercial Break*

Daniel Bryan (w/AJ) & Alberto Del Rio (w/Ricardo Rodriguez) Defeated WWE Champion CM Punk & World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus
This was a very good tag team match, with the fans very much emotionally invested in this one. Punk and Bryan started things off but Bryan quickly made the tag to Del Rio. Del Rio and Bryan continued to tag and work on Punk's arm. Punk managed to escape the YES lock and make it to the ropes, and then hit a kick to Bryan's head. Punk crawled over to Sheamus and made the hot tag as the fans let out a roar. Bryan tagged Del Rio who ran right into a clothesline from Sheamus. Del Rio got up to his feet and felt the onslaught of offense from the World Heavyweight Champion. Bryan attacked Sheamus from behind but Punk ran at Bryan and knocked him over the top rope with a clothesline, sending himself over the top rope with Bryan in the process. Punk and Bryan continued to brawl on the outside of the ring as the referee tried to gain control and Sheamus got ready for the Brogue Kick. Ricardo Rodriguez got into the ring and tried to stop Sheamus, who nailed him with a huge clothesline. However, Del Rio came from behind Sheamus and rolled him up while holding his trunks to get the three count.

After the match, Sheamus was seething in the ring and took out Ricardo with a Brogue Kick as Del Rio on the side of the ramp and to the backstage area. Bryan and Punk brawled at the top of the ramp as AJ looked on, begging them to stop fighting. Punk went for a kick to Bryan's head but Bryan ducked and Punk hit AJ by accident. Punk was in shock as Bryan looked over to see AJ unconscious. Bryan started screaming at Punk as referees rushed out and Punk got on his knees and put his hands on his head in disbelief. Paramedics rushed out to put AJ on a stretcher as Bryan continued to scream at Punk and RAW cut to a commercial as the camera panned in on Punk's face, the Champion in disbelief.

*Commercial Break*

*We come back from the break to see John Cena being evaluated by a doctor for a concussion following the KO punch from the Big Show earlier on tonight.*

Kane Defeated Zack Ryder, Kofi Kingston and Santino Marella in a Money in the Bank Preview Match
Some good action in this Money in the Bank Preview Match. Kofi hit a big dive from the top rope onto Kane on the outside. Ryder followed Kofi's dive with a launching dive over the top rope onto both Kane and Kofi. Santino teased a dive through the middle rope but he messed up and hit the ropes when he tried to dive through them. Kofi got into the ring and hit a Cross Body on Santino. Kofi went for the Boom leg drop but ran into Kane's grasp and fell victim to the Chokeslam. Ryder tried for the Rough Ryder when Kane turned around but Kane caught him by his throat and hit the Chokeslam and covered him for the win.

*We cut backstage to see John Laurinaitis stretching. Laurinaitis tries to stretch his legs and falls over. Show looks down at him and tries not to laugh as Laurinaitis pulls himself together and continues to try and stretch.*

*Commercial Break*

*We come back from the break to see Heath Slater make his way to the ring. Slater says tonight's going to be the night he beats a legend. Slater says after tonight he's going to go on to make millions and when he retires, he's going to settle down and get a job on wall street. Moments later, we hear the theme music of JBL, John Bradshaw Layfield! A white limousine pulls up and out walks JBL, in a dress shirt and dress pants, to a good reaction from the crowd. JBL walks to the ring.*

JBL: Are you kidding me kid look at you, you look like a character form a video game. Your ridiculous hair and ridiculous tights, you look like a mix of Carrot Top and Gene Simmons. You come out here every week, sound like a homeless Elvis. This is what's happened to RAW since I left? My god in heaven, no wonder John Laurinaitis lost his job as Vice President of Talent Relations.

Heath Slater: You lost in under thirty seconds at WrestleMania. You Quit. That's what these people remember you for. You're not a legend. Your a joke. Who cares about JBL?

JBL: I...AM A WRESTLING.....GODDDDD. I was the longest reigning champion in Smackdown history, and every time I graced Monday Night RAW with my presence, it was a RAW moment. I am sick of your annoying mouth, coming out here every week, running your mouth. It's time to shut you up, let me take my damn jacket off before I kick your ass.

*As JBL takes his jacket off, Slater attacks him and hits him with a series of right hands. JBL fights back and Slater hits a knee to the gut. Slater hits the ropes but JBL ducks a clothesline from Slater, hits the ropes and hits a massive Clothesline from Hell on Slater, to a big reaction from the crowd. JBL's theme hits a he stands in the ring over Slater's body, soaking in the pop from the crowd.*

*Commercial Break*

*We cut to the back to see Dolph Ziggler walking. He will have a chance to keep someone from qualifying for the Money in the Bank match, NEXT!*

*Commercial Break*

*We come back from the break to see Dolph Ziggler make his way out to the ring. After a longer pause than usual, the crowd explodes when Rey Mysterio's theme hits. Rey is back!*

Rey Mysterio Defeated Dolph Ziggler to Qualify for RAW's Money in the Bank Match
Kind of a short match, but this one had a break neck pace to it. Rey managed to kick out of the the Zig Zag and dodge Ziggler as he went for the sleeper, causing Ziggler to slam into the ropes and fall victim to the 619 and splash for the win. Rey soaked in a good ovation from the crowd having wrestled his first match on RAW in over a year.

*We cut to the back. John Laurinaitis has his hands wrapped and is walking in the back with the Big Show behind him. Mr. McMahon vs. John Laurinaitis is NEXT!*

*Commercial Break*

*We see an advertisement for Friday's Smackdown, advertising both RAW and Smackdown stars under one roof for a Money in the Bank preview show.*

*We come back to the show where Cole and Lawler remind us to catch the Money in the Bank pre-show on Youtube.com/WWE this Sunday night at 7:30, where we will see Primo and Epico vs. the Primetime Players*

Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis fought to a No Contest
This one didn't last long. Vince managed to push Laurinaitis and then hit him with a right hand. A feed came up on the tron, allowing us to see Show driving a forklift into the medical treatment door, barricading it. We could hear the door being hit from the inside, but it could not be opened. About a minute later, Show got involved and the referee rang for the bell. Show bullied Vince around, pushing him as Laurinaitis kicked him. Vince called out for Cena but Cena never showed. Show picked up Laurinaitis, who decked Vince with his own version of the KO punch. Vince didn't fall but stumbled right into Show who hit the real KO punch and Vince fell to the mat below. Show and Laurinaitis have decimated Mr. McMahon. The two heels stand tall over the iconic boss as RAW comes to a close.