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Post by chaz on Jun 9, 2013 12:47:36 GMT -5
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Jun 9, 2013 12:48:28 GMT -5
Post by chaz on Jun 9, 2013 12:48:28 GMT -5
Champions as of August 18, 2013 -
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Jun 9, 2013 12:48:56 GMT -5
Post by chaz on Jun 9, 2013 12:48:56 GMT -5
 WWE Payback - live on pay-per-view from Rosemont, Illinois - June 16, 20131.) The Miz defeated Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett and Fandango (with Summer Rae) in a Triple Threat Match with the Skull Crushing Finale on Barrett to capture the title. 2.) Daniel Bryan defeated Randy Orton with a roll-up. 3.) WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns defeated Kane and Sheamus to retain the titles when Reigns hit Sheamus with a Spear. 4.) World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler (with AJ Lee and Big E. Langston) defeated Alberto Del Rio (with Ricardo Rodriguez) following the ZigZag to retain the title. 5.) United States Champion Dean Ambrose (with Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) defeated Kofi Kingston and Curtis Axel (with Paul Heyman) in a Triple Threat Match to retain the title when Rollins and Reigns combined to attack/distract Kingston. 6.) CM Punk (with Paul Heyman) defeated Chris Jericho with the GTS; following the match, Punk confirmed he would resume his sabbatical. 7.) WWE Champion John Cena defeated Ryback 2-1 in a Three Stages of Hell Match to retain the WWE Championship; Ryback pinned Cena with Shell Shocked in a Lumberjack Match; Cena defeated Ryback with an Attitude Adjustment through a table in a Tables Match; Cena defeated Ryback in an Ambulance Match when he put Ryback through the roof of the ambulance with the Attitude Adjustment. |
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Jun 9, 2013 13:20:21 GMT -5
Post by nouratef on Jun 9, 2013 13:20:21 GMT -5
good , i will be reading
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Jun 9, 2013 14:34:22 GMT -5
Post by DTP. on Jun 9, 2013 14:34:22 GMT -5
Interesting to say the least. Glad to see you back, Chaz. Would have liked a little bit of background on the card/results for Payback though, some of the matches (Sheamus and Kane; Axel vs Kofi vs Ambrose) were quite random, I must say.
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Jun 9, 2013 14:55:18 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2013 14:55:18 GMT -5
As Dan said, this is very interesting. I always love me a good Chaz diary. Good luck.
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Jun 9, 2013 16:14:52 GMT -5
Post by Zeke on Jun 9, 2013 16:14:52 GMT -5
Looks good, but a back story would be great, some of the matches need storylines, hmm how come Kofi had a match, sure he's injured. (:
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Jun 10, 2013 13:14:05 GMT -5
Post by chaz on Jun 10, 2013 13:14:05 GMT -5
No backstory for Payback. I guess my reasoning would be that it's set in a fairly recent time, therefore you can make your own assumptions about how things came about. Most should be kind of obvious (ish).
However, the rest of the year will have month-by-month backstories.
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Jun 10, 2013 14:08:54 GMT -5
Post by chaz on Jun 10, 2013 14:08:54 GMT -5
June 16 – July 14, 2013
The fallout of the Payback pay-per-view saw a different side to the tough, almost non-verbal monster that is Ryback – complainer.
Just 24 hours before, Ryback looked to have the capturing of the WWE Championship sealed when he tossed John Cena’s lifeless body around the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Ryback took the first fall and pinned Cena following the Shell-Shocked with the ring surrounded by lumberjacks. Cena battled back and retaliated by planting Ryback through a table with a surprise Attitude Adjustment. After going head-to-head with one fall a-piece in the Three Stages of Hell Match, the two WWE behemoths ended up atop the ambulance to decide the third and final fall. Cena once again surprised Ryback, lifting him high into the air and putting him down through the roof of vehicle. With Ryback technically inside the ambulance, Cena had won and successfully retained his WWE Championship.
Ryback called foul. Collaborating with WWE executives and legal advisor David Otunga, he said that the contract stipulates that the opponent must be placed inside the ambulance and the door closed behind them to seal victory, and because this was not done, Cena’s triumph was null and void. The WWE’s hand forced, a new match was set for Money In The Bank, another rematch - WWE Champion John Cena vs. Ryback.
On the June 21 edition of Smackdown, Sheamus successfully defeated Daniel Bryan, Randy Orton and Kane to earn a shot at the World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler at Money In The Bank. Ziggler’s brash and cocky attitude landed him in trouble over the course of the next few weeks. Eventually, Sheamus clocked him with a Brogue Kick to shut him up. Ziggler responded by having Big E. Langston attack and injure the ribs of the Celtic Warrior, thus giving the champion an edge going into the title match.
Money In The Bank wouldn’t be the same without the Ladder Match that defines the very event. An opportunity to challenge the WWE or World Heavyweight Champion at any time in the next 12 months is up for grabs. Curtis Axel and Wade Barrett were first to qualify, with Axel scoring a massive win over Triple H, sending him into a self-imposed exile. They were soon joined by the Big Show, Fandango, Kofi Kingston, Sin Cara, Chris Jericho and returning Ted DiBiase, back to his privileged ways under orders from his father the Million Dollar Man.
Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton have endured a volatile rivalry ever since Orton nailed Bryan with the RKO on Smackdown back in early June. Bryan claims he is not “weak”; Orton challenged him to prove it in a No Disqualification Match.
Also booked for the event..
Kane continues his fight against The Shield in a solo effort against the United States Champion Dean Ambrose. The Big Red Monster declared no interest in Ambrose's US Title belt, but even with both Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns banned from ringside, he has to be worried knowing how ruthless and unpredictable The Shield can be.
The Miz puts his Intercontinental Championship on the line against Jack Swagger, after the All-American American decided to try and break Miz's ankle after tapping-out to his Figure-Four Leglock on the July 5 edition of SmackDown. Booker T decided these two should best-it-out on pay-per-view with title up for grabs!
Divas Champion Kaitlyn faces her stalker, Maryse. The French-Canadian and former Divas Champion revealed herself in mid-June, but was quick to clarify she was not stalking Kaitlyn, but rather the championship belt she holds. After several weeks of yet more odd behaviour from Maryse, Kaitlyn snapped and issued a challenge - if Maryse wants the title she can come and get it.
Over the coming weeks, more promotional material aired for the upcoming debut of the Wyatt Family. Crazed, maniacal and deranged, Bray Wyatt revealed he will lead his brothers into WWE on the July 29 edition of RAW.
Elsewhere, The Rock confirmed in an interview that he would return to WWE before the end of 2013.
 WWE Money In The Bank - live on pay-per-view from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - July 14, 20131.) WWE Championship - John Cena defends vs. Ryback 2.) World Heavyweight Championship - Dolph Ziggler (with AJ Lee and Big E. Langston) defends vs. Sheamus 3.) Money In The Bank Ladder Match - Big Show vs. Ted DiBiase vs. Curtis Axel vs. Wade Barrett vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Chris Jericho vs. Sin Cara vs. Fandango 4.) WWE Intercontinental Championship - The Miz defends vs. Jack Swagger (with Zeb Colter) 5.) No Disqualification Match - Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan 6.) United States Champion Dean Ambrose (with Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) vs. Kane 7.) WWE Divas Championship - Kaitlyn defends vs. Maryse
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Jun 12, 2013 5:49:30 GMT -5
Post by nouratef on Jun 12, 2013 5:49:30 GMT -5
first , there is a mistake , 14 july not 24 july Cena winning the match is good but i don't think he will win in tables  , he is cursed in table matches anyway , good match i hope you make wwe title feud return to 2011/2012 since Jericho , Punk , Bryan , Kane , Ziggler and Del Rio because i love those superstars :/ Ziggler vs Sheamus is not bad , i hope make AJ and E stop being sh*t and leave ziggy alone MITB Match seems good , but why this is 1 Money in the bank match ? Orton vs Bryan is a good match specially that it is NO DQ Match poor kane  , he is facing Shield alone , anyway , kane vs Ambrose seems good Miz vs Swagger is good match , i hope miz retain Kaitlyn vs Maryse , Finally maryse returned ! can't wait for Money In The Bank and 14 July - 18 August , 2013 |
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Jun 12, 2013 12:20:02 GMT -5
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Post by DTP. on Jun 12, 2013 12:20:02 GMT -5
WWE: June 16-July 14, 2013...Good idea for build to pay-per-views, I think. I liked Ryback calling for David Otunga, allowing the legal advisor to return to WWE television. A third pay-per-view match between Ryback and John Cena allows for a rubber match - although this rivalry has sort of weakened Ryback a bit, whilst still trying to keep him strong. I'm not a fan of there not being any stipulation for their match though, a standard wrestling match for the WWE Championship between those two would strike me as dull; although it does make sense, given the overkill of the ladder and no-disqualificaton matches already lined up for Money in the Bank. Sheamus gaining an opportunity for the World Heavyweight Championship was something in which I expected, I'm looking forward to this, they always had good matches. I do however, anticipate that Dolph Ziggler will retain the title. Curtis Axel, Wade Barrett, the Big Show, Fandango, Kofi Kingston, Sin Cara, Chris Jericho and Ted Dibiase; a quality line-up of superstars to take part in the annual ladder spotfest. I'm glad to see Dibiase making a return, although I feel like he was doing a damn good job as an old school babyface - but this gimmick allows him to potentially build his character and step up the roster. I could see Dibiase, Barrett or Axel picking up the win. Glad to see only one Money in the Bank match, it's the right way to go about things, the prestige of the briefcase has risen. Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton feuding is a good move, I can only imagine Orton being the heel here, though. The amount of fanfare he's been given in recent weeks on television, I think it'd be almost impossible/a momentum breaker to turn him. Anyhow, I would like some more information on the WWE Intercontinental Championship feud, I believe that the Miz and Jack Swagger would make for quite an interesting feud. Maryse as Kaitlyn's stalker? I like it, a lot. Good idea, with you attempting to give the WWE Divas Championship division more credibility with actual storylines. Would have liked a little more detail on each of the feuds, personally, but the card looks strong overall. I'm not sure how I feel about the Rock returning again; I feel as though his WWE career had fine closure back at WrestleMania XXIX, personally. On a side note, I'm quite surprised that not a lot else happened outside of the build for the card on television: would have liked some more information on Ted Dibiase's return and repackaging, and information on the Wyatt Family's debut (presuming that they debuted prior to this pay-per-view). I'm also slightly surprised to not see anything about Triple H, Curt Axel or Brock Lesnar. Additionally, it's unusual to see no big "Summer" angle set up yet; usually the build for SummerSlam starts prior to Money in the Bank. Nonetheless, a good build, and I'm sure that the pay-per-view will be a good read.
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Jun 12, 2013 13:17:21 GMT -5
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Post by chaz on Jun 12, 2013 13:17:21 GMT -5
WWE: June 16-July 14, 2013...Good idea for build to pay-per-views, I think. I liked Ryback calling for David Otunga, allowing the legal advisor to return to WWE television. A third pay-per-view match between Ryback and John Cena allows for a rubber match - although this rivalry has sort of weakened Ryback a bit, whilst still trying to keep him strong. I'm not a fan of there not being any stipulation for their match though, a standard wrestling match for the WWE Championship between those two would strike me as dull; although it does make sense, given the overkill of the ladder and no-disqualificaton matches already lined up for Money in the Bank. Sheamus gaining an opportunity for the World Heavyweight Championship was something in which I expected, I'm looking forward to this, they always had good matches. I do however, anticipate that Dolph Ziggler will retain the title. Curtis Axel, Wade Barrett, the Big Show, Fandango, Kofi Kingston, Sin Cara, Chris Jericho and Ted Dibiase; a quality line-up of superstars to take part in the annual ladder spotfest. I'm glad to see Dibiase making a return, although I feel like he was doing a damn good job as an old school babyface - but this gimmick allows him to potentially build his character and step up the roster. I could see Dibiase, Barrett or Axel picking up the win. Glad to see only one Money in the Bank match, it's the right way to go about things, the prestige of the briefcase has risen. Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton feuding is a good move, I can only imagine Orton being the heel here, though. The amount of fanfare he's been given in recent weeks on television, I think it'd be almost impossible/a momentum breaker to turn him. Anyhow, I would like some more information on the WWE Intercontinental Championship feud, I believe that the Miz and Jack Swagger would make for quite an interesting feud. Maryse as Kaitlyn's stalker? I like it, a lot. Good idea, with you attempting to give the WWE Divas Championship division more credibility with actual storylines. Would have liked a little more detail on each of the feuds, personally, but the card looks strong overall. I'm not sure how I feel about the Rock returning again; I feel as though his WWE career had fine closure back at WrestleMania XXIX, personally. On a side note, I'm quite surprised that not a lot else happened outside of the build for the card on television: would have liked some more information on Ted Dibiase's return and repackaging, and information on the Wyatt Family's debut (presuming that they debuted prior to this pay-per-view). I'm also slightly surprised to not see anything about Triple H, Curt Axel or Brock Lesnar. Additionally, it's unusual to see no big "Summer" angle set up yet; usually the build for SummerSlam starts prior to Money in the Bank. Nonetheless, a good build, and I'm sure that the pay-per-view will be a good read. Thanks for the reply, Dan. Just wanted to clarify a couple of things - DiBiase is still a face, just under the M$M gimmick. I picture him handing out money to one lucky audience member as part of his entrance. I only really wanted to put detail in for the build up to the primary matches, but you're right, the undercard could do with a tad more backstory. I will fix this tonight/tomorrow. In doing so, more will be revealed about Miz/Swagger, the Wyatt family, Triple H and the build to SummerSlam. The diary will begin on January 1, 2014. |
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Jun 12, 2013 13:26:01 GMT -5
Post by nouratef on Jun 12, 2013 13:26:01 GMT -5
Chad I Like The Way You Skip Shows to head for the beginning of 2014 , will you get frustrated if i used your way because i want to reach Payback 2013 and i don't want to make another thread , please  ? |
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Jun 13, 2013 2:42:25 GMT -5
Post by Planktung on Jun 13, 2013 2:42:25 GMT -5
Everything is looking great so far, Chaz. John Cena and Ryback battling once again for the WWE Championship, meh. I think Payback should have been the closure for this feud, though I did like how the finish there set us up for their (hopefully) final bout. A standard singles match though, not too sure. Their feud has escalated beyond that point, and it's just odd after seeing a Last Man Standing and 3 Stages of Hell match. Sheamus taking on Dolph Ziggler for the World Heavyweight Championship is something I look forward. I would hope that this match doesn't mark the end for Ziggler's reign, ad I don't believe that it will. Having one Money in the Bank Ladder match is a great decision, and the lineup is rather solid. Would like to see either Wade Barrett or Curtis Axel take home the briefcase, though I'm certainly open to a shocker. Love the idea of Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton engaging in a feud, especial if it's the catalyst for an Orton heel turn. Unless he already has throughout the build. Dean Ambrose defending the United States Championship against Kane is a fair match up. The Miz against Jack Swagger is certainly interesting, and would make for a nice Intercontinental Championship feud. Maryse returning as Kaitlyn's stalker is brilliant. I could totally have seen that happening, and I'm glad that it is happening here. As I said previously, everything is looking great thus far, and I look forward to reading Money in the Bank.
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Jun 18, 2013 15:05:42 GMT -5
Post by chaz on Jun 18, 2013 15:05:42 GMT -5
WWE Money In The Bank - live on pay-per-view from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - July 14, 20131.) Intercontinental Champion The Miz defeated Jack Swagger (with Zeb Colter) with the Skull Crushing Finale to retain the title. 2.) Divas Champion Kaitlyn defeated Maryse with a Spear to retain the title. 3.) Daniel Bryan defeated Randy Orton with a roll-up in a No Disqualification Match. 4.) United States Champion Dean Ambrose (with Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) defeated Kane with the Headlock Driver in a non-title match. 5.) World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler (with AJ Lee and Big E. Langston) defeated Sheamus with the ZigZag to retain the World Heavyweight Championship; Sheamus' ribs had been severely broken at the hands of Langston and were heavily taped for this match. It was announced that The Rock would be returning to compete at SummerSlam on August 18, live in Los Angeles. 6.) WWE Champion John Cena defeated Ryback by pinfall to retain the title when Paul Heyman distracted the referee allowing CM Punk to run in and smack the WWE Championship belt over Ryback's head. 7.) Wade Barrett defeated Big Show, Ted DiBiase, Chris Jericho, Kofi Kingston, Curtis Axel, Fandango and Sin Cara to win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match; Fandango suffered a legitimate ankle injury during the match and was escorted to the back mid-way through. |
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Jun 18, 2013 17:18:29 GMT -5
Post by Elliot on Jun 18, 2013 17:18:29 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing this develop. Wade Barrett getting the big victory is definitely long overdue. Not sure why CM Punk would attack Ryback unless Ryback is turning back babyface? Cos attacking during a match isn't really a face thing to do, so I'd only assume Punk would be the heel? Maybe not, but we shall see.
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Jun 19, 2013 14:35:26 GMT -5
Post by nouratef on Jun 19, 2013 14:35:26 GMT -5
wow great PPV , looking forward Summerslam , Barrett won the MITB , i wonder when will he cash !
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Jun 20, 2013 14:50:39 GMT -5
Post by chaz on Jun 20, 2013 14:50:39 GMT -5
Slightly updated backstory for MITB. Build-up for SummerSlam coming..
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Jun 20, 2013 15:18:18 GMT -5
Post by DTP. on Jun 20, 2013 15:18:18 GMT -5
WWE Money in the Bank: Sunday 14th July 2013...Decent way to kick things off with the Miz picking up the win against Jack Swagger, although I do wonder what is next for Swagger, and who could challenge Miz for the WWE Intercontinental Championship next. Kaitlyn with a win against Maryse was expected; although I wouldn't be surprised if we were to see a rematch for the WWE Divas Championship in the near future, and possibly even seeing Maryse claim the belt once more. Daniel Bryan picking up the win against Randy Orton was fine, in an expectedly heated No-Disqualification match; although I'm not overly satisfied with the roll-up finish. I think that there should have been some backstory as to why Bryan exactly rolled Orton up for the finish. Dean Ambrose retaining the WWE United States Championship was fine, as Kane doesn't need that belt, and the Shield continue to dominate all forms of competition. I can see the Undertaker making an appearance and finally ending the Shield's unstoppable momentum sooner or later, however. Dolph Ziggler with a win against Sheamus is fine, retaining the World Heavyweight Championship. I like that Big E Langston was portrayed as a severe threat against Sheamus, and that could be Langston's first real angle; however, Ziggler needs to appear a bit more credible as champion, if I'm honest. He still strikes me as a transitional champion, here. The Rock returning to action at SummerSlam is fine, I suppose. I hope he doesn't overstay his welcome in this tenure of his career though; I think I mentioned in my last reply that there was ideal closure to his current run at WrestleMania XXIX, in getting injured. Hmm, intrigued by CM Punk's involvement in costing Ryback the WWE Championship against John Cena, although I imagine that we'll be seeing Cena face Punk again at SummerSlam; or something or that nature. If that's the end of the Ryback/Cena rivalry, that'd be a bad blow-off. Finally, I'm not sure about having the Money in the Bank ladder match going on last; sure, it's why we have the pay-per-view and the name and everything; and it's a ladder match. But the star power really does say otherwise. I don't think it's strong enough to go on last; casual viewers would have definitely turned off at the WWE Championship match, I would think. Wade Barrett picking up the win was good to see, and hopefully he can now begin his climb at last. Shame about Fandango. Overall, quite a good show, although I'd have switched the order around, just a little bit.
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Jun 22, 2013 18:44:51 GMT -5
Post by chaz on Jun 22, 2013 18:44:51 GMT -5
July 15, 2013 - August 18, 2013
The night after Money In The Bank, CM Punk and Paul Heyman took centre stage to explain their actions – why did they seemingly screw Ryback out of the WWE Championship? The answer, we were told, was simple; CM Punk would be the one to defeat John Cena and take the title, not Ryback. This prompted the Human Wrecking Ball to charge the ring. Ryback said the only reason Punk did what he did was out of fear. He fears Ryback and he knows he would never beat him for the WWE Championship. Punk challenged Ryback to a match, which was quickly accepted. However, Vickie Guerrero intervened and stated she simply could not allow such a match to happen as it’s bound to turn into a vicious brawl. We would not see Ryback vs. CM Punk at all. Later that night in the main event, John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan went to a no-contest following interference from both Ryback and Punk. Guerrero later rescinded her previous statement and booked Ryback and Punk against each other for that night, with the winner challenging Cena for his belt at SummerSlam. The match ended as a double-disqualification and no Number One Contender determined. Pressured into naming Cena’s challenger, Guerrero deemed that with nothing to separate them she has to allow both Ryback and CM Punk an equal opportunity at SummerSlam. Enter.. The Rock. The Great One made his triumphant return after weeks of promo videos stating he would be at the August 5 edition of Raw in Green Bay. Rock revealed that he would invoking his rematch clause at SummerSlam, and that it didn’t matter whether Ryback and Punk were in the ring at the same time, because the outcome will always be the same and that is The Rock reclaiming what John Cena took from him at WrestleMania. The match was transformed into a massive Fatal-Four Way encounter – John Cena, Ryback, CM Punk and The Rock. Who will leave Los Angeles with the WWE Championship?
With his title successfully retained at Money In The Bank, Dolph Ziggler paraded smugly around RAW on July 15 with his World Heavyweight Championship claiming to be the best World Champion of all-time. Sheamus, still injured and visibly struggling, confronted Ziggler and warned him that he’s not done chasing the title. However, he wants revenge on the man he feels cost him at Money In The Bank – Big E. Langston. This allowed a new challenger to step up in the form of Y2J, Chris Jericho! Jericho berated Ziggler and labelled him a fraud for many weeks, promising to take the World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam. Meanwhile, Sheamus seemed to have a mountain to climb against Big E., once again suffering a punishing attack on the July 26 edition of SmackDown. Booker T said if doctors clear Sheamus to compete he will let the match happen at SummerSlam. The Celtic Warrior retorted by warning Booker that he would quit if he did not give him his match.
Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman continued an impressive run on Raw, fuelled by his win over Triple H. Heyman said his client was “proud” to have sent Triple H into exile. He advised Triple H to stay at home and retire. Rumours begin to circulate that Triple H has indeed retired, Paul Heyman being the mouthpiece for this breaking news story. On the July 29 edition of Raw the propaganda of the Mad Scientist backfired when Stephanie McMahon returned and confronted him and his client Curtis Axel during a live retirement party for Triple H, with a ring filled with old people and a mock-retirement home as set-up by Heyman. Stephanie said while it was true that Axel is a great competitor and he did defeat her husband, denting his pride in the process, it is not true that he is retired. Heyman was amused. He said that the Billion Dollar Princess should face up to the reality that her husband is a “broken and defeated” man who needs to walk away. Stephanie informed them that she would be back next week to prove what she says is true. And indeed she did. On August 5, the world saw a video of Triple H training and preparing to come back to the ring. Stephanie then presented Heyman and Axel with a contract for a match at SummerSlam – Axel vs. Triple H. Angered, Heyman got in her face, trying to intimidate her. “Your husband is finished, he is done. Whether you want to admit it or not, the Game is over!” He proceeded to push Stephanie to the mat, rip-up the contract and tossed the pieces into the air around her. The next week, Vince McMahon interrupted another Heyman tirade and said that if Heyman and Axel did not accept the match with Triple H at SummerSlam then they would accept the alternative.. Heyman would take Axel’s place! Heyman said he was a strategist, not a wrestler. They accept the original proposal, with a twist, a “strategy”. If Triple H loses the match, he wants him to personally deliver the keys to his executive office back in Stamford to Paul Heyman live on Raw. McMahon accepted, and the match finally made official.
Evan Bourne made his return on RAW on July 15 by defeating Damien Sandow. However his victory was soon tainted as The Shield appeared, attacking Bourne and attempting to put him on the shelf once again. Kane and Kofi Kingston made the save and managed to rid the ring of Ambrose, Rollins and Reigns. The next week, The Shield explained that Bourne is “flawed” and does not belong in a WWE ring, hence why they attacked him. If Kane and Kingston want to get hurt in the process, fine. A match was made for SummerSlam, pitting The Shield against Kane, Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne.
Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan continued their feud. On July 22, Orton tried to punt Bryan, but he avoided it and escaped. This scenario repeated itself the next week, only this time Bryan caught Orton in the No Lock! Orton ended up tapping, with referees having to drag Bryan off. Orton later claimed that Bryan could not make him tap again, it was a one-off fluke. Nobody seemed convinced. Bryan later said that Orton thinks he will give in and die, but even if Orton punts him a hundred times, he will not quit, he is not weak. It was agreed that the two would face one last time in an I Quit Match at SummerSlam, Punt vs. No Lock.
Also on the card..
The Wyatt family made their debut on the July 29 edition of Raw, crashing an episode of MizTV in which The Miz discussed his reign as Intercontinental Champion. Bray Wyatt acted as a mouthpiece for the group, his words as menacing as their mere presence. He said he might look like a “hick” but there are “many layers” to him. “Let me explain..” Bray referenced Miz’s title belt and went on to compare the two, describing Miz as “young, successful, good-looking, eccentric, charismatic.” Now in the ring face-to-face with The Miz, Wyatt proceeded with his rant. “But you see, I’m not so different. I’m eccentric, I’m charismatic.. but people call me a ‘lunatic’.” The group then set upon Miz and attack the champion. The next week, Miz was attacked again by the family during his match with Heath Slater. Bray Wyatt took to the mic to simply ask people to “call me crazy.” Bray later stated that he was “just playing games, good guys vs. bad guys.” The family confronted an intimidated Vickie Guerrero, asking for a title match. A demonic smile on his face, Bray attempted to reassure her. “Don’t be afraid of me, Vickie”, before singing a creepy version of Rock-a-Bye-Baby. The Miz will have to try and fend off Bray Wyatt in his debut match at SummerSlam, with the Intercontinental Championship on the line.
Wade Barrett faces Big Show. The 7-foot superstar was dominant in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, even delivering a WMD through one ladder to eliminate several opponents from competing. However, it was Barrett that ended up with the briefcase. These two clash with pride on the line and something to prove – did the right man win in Philadelphia?
After several singles matches and not a lot to separate them, Teddy Long decided that SummerSlam could do with a blockbuster Diva’s match featuring the best in the WWE today. We will see Divas Champion Kaitlyn team with Layla to face the unstable duo of Maryse and AJ Lee. Could the winner be in line for a title shot, or will Kaitlyn prove why she is top of the pile?
Elsewhere, it was rumoured that John Morrison had signed a new WWE contract.
Xavier Grace (Xavier Woods of NXT) made his debut on the August 5 edition of Raw by desposing of Justin Gabriel before declaring to the world that he is the “saving grace of sports entertainment.” He remains undefeated.
 WWE SummerSlam - live on pay-per-view from Los Angeles, California - August 18, 20131.) Wade Barrett vs. Big Show 2.) WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn and Layla vs. Maryse and AJ Lee 3.) WWE Intercontinental Championship - The Miz defends vs. Bray Wyatt (with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) 4.) Sheamus vs. Big E. Langston 5.) The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) vs. Kane, Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne 6.) Triple H (with Stephanie McMahon) vs. Curtis Axel (with Paul Heyman); if Triple H loses, he must officially make Heyman COO 7.) I Quit Match - Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan 8.) World Heavyweight Championship - Dolph Ziggler (with AJ Lee) defends vs. Chris Jericho 9.) WWE Championship - John Cena defends vs. Ryback vs. CM Punk (with Paul Heyman) vs. The Rock
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