WWE Monday Night RAW Results
April 21, 2014
Baltimore, Maryland
Results by: Mike Tedesco of Wrestleview.com
“Then. Now. Forever.” The WWE video leads us into the show.
A video kicks off the show that features the events from last week’s RAW main event. The Shield were facing off against eleven men when Evolution, consisting of Triple H, Batista, and Randy Orton made their way out to the ring to pick the scraps. On Smackdown, Triple H said Evolution would return at Extreme Rules to face The Shield.
Daniel Bryan’s music hits, and the WWE World Heavyweight Champion makes his way to the stage. Bryan has tears in his eyes as he looks toward the sky in honor of his recently deceased father. Brie Bella, Bryan’s new wife, is in the ring doing a YES taunt. Bryan looks to the sky and says, “Thank you” before getting in the ring. Bryan stands side by side with his wife, and they do the YES chant. They then embrace in the center of the ring.
Stephanie McMahon’s music hits, and she comes down to the ring smiling and clapping for the new couple. McMahon says she couldn’t resist the chance to come out here and congratulate them. She’d be chanting “YES” as well. At WrestleMania XXX, Bryan became the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion, and then in the same week, he married the love of his life in what was an organic, crunchy, rustic wedding. She saw the pictures online, and they were breathtaking, if you’re into that kind of thing. Because WWE is a family, they wanted to get them a wedding present. It’s not a traditional wedding present because they’re anything but traditional. At Extreme Rules, Bryan will be defending the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against the Devil’s Favorite Demon, Kane. We all know that Kane in demon form is somewhat uncontrollable and unstoppable. Since Kane said he wanted to eviscerate Bryan last week, she suggests that he get his pretty little wife out of the way.
Kane’s pyro explodes on the stage, and McMahon yells that now is not the right time or place. Kane has not come out to the stage yet. McMahon orders him to stay where he is. Bryan and Brie leave the ring and stand by the commentary table. Bryan turns, and Kane appears next to him wearing his old mask and attire, and he grabs Bryan by the throat. They exchange punches, and Kane takes him down with an uppercut. Kane turns his attention to Brie Bella, who falls down. Bryan attacks him from behind, but Kane soon picks him up by the throat and throws him down. Bryan counters back by giving Kane a drop-toe-hold into the barricade. Bryan dives off the apron onto Kane, but he’s caught. Kane then drives him into the barricade. Kane then gives him a Tombstone Piledriver on the floor! The whole time McMahon was yelling at Kane to stop.
Kane then takes the top part of the steel steps and tosses them away. Kane grabs Bryan and brings him toward the lower half of the steps. Kane then gives Bryan a Tombstone Piledriver on the steel steps! McMahon yells for EMTs to come to the ring. WWE doctors are soon at Bryan’s side checking on him. A “Daniel Bryan” chant breaks out as Kane walks to the back. EMTs put Bryan in a neck brace and on a stretcher. Kane then comes down and tips the stretcher over. Kane rips the neck brace off and drags him to the commentary table. Kane begins to viciously rip the contents off the table. McMahon is screaming for him to stop. Kane then puts Bryan on top of the table and gets on top. Michael Cole is screaming for someone to do something. Kane then gives Bryan a third Tombstone Piledriver on top of the commentary table!
McMahon looks at the carnage and says, “Kane, you bastard!” Kane slowly walks off as EMTs rush back to Bryan’s side and reapply the neck brace.
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We come back from the break to see EMTs putting an unconscious Daniel Bryan onto a stretcher. Brie Bella is at her husband’s side. Stephanie McMahon stands in the ring holding Bryan’s WWE World Heavyweight Championship. McMahon then asks the crowd to give Bryan a warm round of applause. She said that very disingenuously. They show replays of the assault Kane just inflicted on Bryan.
They show the bracket for the WWE Intercontinental Championship Tournament. Tonight, we’ll see Rob Van Dam take on Cesaro, and Sheamus take on Wade Barrett in the semi-finals.
WWE Intercontinental Championship Tournament Semi-Final Match
Bad News Barrett vs. Sheamus
As Bad News Barrett comes to the ring, he says he’s afraid he’s got some bad news. It’s not as bad as Daniel Bryan’s news, but it’s still bad. Shamrocks and lucky charms aren’t going to work here tonight. The luck of the Irish is running out. This isn’t St. Patrick’s Day. This is the day that Sheamus is defeated by him, Bad News Barrett!
They circle the ring, and Barrett kicks and clubs him to start the match off. Barrett kicks him in the corner before the referee backs him up. Sheamus comes back with some kicks and clubs of his own before putting him in the corner. Sheamus chokes him on the ropes before giving him a forearm to the face. Sheamus whips him to the opposite corner and gets him on his shoulders for a rolling fireman’s carry. Sheamus goes to the top rope, and Barrett cuts him off. Barrett goes for a superplex, but Sheamus fights him off. Barrett gets on the apron, and Sheamus boots him off. Sheamus then takes him out with a top rope cross-body block to the outside! Sheamus celebrates at ringside before throwing Barrett into the ring. Sheamus goes for the Ten Beats of the Bodhrán, but Barrett fights out. Barrett whips Sheamus spine-first into the steel ring post before big booting him off the apron.
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We come back from the break to see Sheamus trapped in a chin lock. Sheamus soon fights up and gets out of it. Sheamus sends him into the ropes, but he lowers his head and eats a kick. Barrett then hits the ropes, and Sheamus catches him with an over-the-shoulder powerslam. Both men take their time before getting to their feet. Sheamus ducks a clothesline and hits a pair of Irish hammers. Sheamus hits a running shoulder thrust before stunning him with a knee lift. Sheamus catches him with a flying knee, and he quickly turns it into the Ten Beats of the Bodhrán. Sheamus then takes him down with a Battering Ram Shoulder Block off the top rope for a near fall.
Sheamus runs into a back elbow, but he soon gets back in control with an Irish Curse Backbreaker for a near fall. Big E, the WWE Intercontinental Champion, is seen watching backstage. Sheamus goes for White Noise, but Barrett elbows out and sends him face first into the turnbuckle. Barrett goes for The Wasteland, but Sheamus gets out. Barrett ducks a Brogue Kick and connects with the Winds of Change, but Sheamus kicks out! Barrett looks frustrated. Barrett pulls his elbow pad down and sets up in the corner. Sheamus ducks the Bull Hammer, but he soon runs into Barrett’s boot. Barrett goes to the second rope, and Sheamus rips him off the ropes and connects with White Noise for a near fall! Sheamus cannot believe Barrett kicked out of that.
They’re both on their knees, and they begin to trade punches. They get to their feet, and Sheamus gets the advantage with the punches. Barrett misses a clothesline, and Sheamus hits the ropes. Sheamus connects with a running cross-body block, and they both fly over the top rope and land roughly on the floor! Barrett’s back has a ton of welts on it. Sheamus puts Barrett in the ring as the crowd chants, “This is awesome!” Barrett kicks Sheamus away and gets out of the ring. Sheamus goes for a suicide dive, but Barrett connects with the Bull Hammer Elbow! Barrett gets in the ring, and he covers Sheamus for the win!
Winner by Pinfall: Bad News Barrett
Match Rating: ** 1/2
Bad News Barrett will face the winner of RVD/Cesaro next week to determine who will face Big E for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Extreme Rules.
Evolution will be live later on tonight.
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A vignette hyping the coming of Bo Dallas plays.
A RAW replay from September 2011 is shown when Hugh Jackman was on the show. Jackman will be at RAW as Dolph Ziggler’s guest. They’re going to bury the hatchet. Damien Sandow got involved, and a Twitter war broke out between them.
Download the WWE App to vote on whom John Cena will face tonight. The choices are Luke Harper in a singles match, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan in a handicap match, or The Wyatt Family in a three-on-one handicap match.
Bray Wyatt addresses John Cena
The Wyatt Family’s video flashes on the screen, and they appear on the stage. Bray Wyatt says he remembers the first time he was ever struck with truth. The taste was bitter and so intense, but he liked it. Wyatt laughs as he says it was something real. Free will has become man’s biggest illusion. They promise it to you before they take it away from you. What have they left us with? What have we become? Just a nation full of mindless sheep led by wolves and owned by pigs. Wyatt was thinking tonight could be a wonderful night for change. Wyatt laughs as he paces the stage. Wyatt says he was thinking that tonight, they have left the power in the fans’ hands. Tonight, free will exists. Tonight, they will make a choice. What fate will they choose for their knight in shining armor? Will they choose the path of less pain or is tonight the night John Cena learns the truth?
The truth is they stand against him. Whether it is this brother or that brother. Whether it’s in a steel cage, they are against him. At Extreme Rules, two monsters will enter the cage. On this night, it won’t matter which monster has the sharpest teeth or the longest claws. One thing will remain the same: they do not love you anymore, John. Wyatt asks if they feel like he does, and the crowd responds favorably. Every time he crosses paths with Cena, he takes more brothers and sisters with him. The crowd is cheering this. Wyatt tells Cena to listen as they sing with him. Wyatt sings, “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands,” and the arena sings along with him. Wyatt laughs and screams for them to feel with him. Wyatt kneels on the stage and extends his arms smiling.
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Los Matadores and El Torito vs. Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal, and Hornswoggle w/ Heath Slater
As 3MB comes down to the ring, they show the “epic” confrontation between Hornswoggle and El Torito on WWE Main Event.
Diego will start the match against Drew McIntyre. Hornswoggle screams to be tagged in. El Torito and Hornswoggle are tagged in. They circle the ring, and Hornswoggle waves his leather vest around. They go nose-to-nose, horn-to-horny before exchanging slaps. Hornswoggle pushes him away, and El Torito hits a running hurricanrana. Hornswoggle misses a clothesline, and El Torito hits him with a springboard head-butt. El Torito connects with the Bronco Buster before pulling him out of the corner. El Torito leaps to the top rope and hits a moonsault, but Jinder Mahal pulls El Torito off. Diego then clotheslines Mahal out of the ring.
Drew McIntyre tags in, and he knocks Fernando off the apron. McIntyre taunts El Torito. El Torito gores Heath Slater, who was on the apron, off the apron. McIntyre picks him up, and El Torito kicks him in the nether-region. Los Matadores then gets McIntyre up. They then hit a double-team Samoan Drop, and El Torito simultaneously hits a senton off the top for the win.
Winners by Pinfall: Los Matadores and El Torito
Match Rating: 1/2 *
A replay is shown of Evolution beating up The Shield on RAW last week.
Backstage, a stretch limousine is seen driving into the arena. The door opens, and Batista comes out followed by Triple H and Randy Orton. Evolution will be out, next.
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Evolution talks about their reformation and The Shield
Evolution makes their way to the ring consisting of Triple H, Randy Orton, and Batista. All three men are wearing business attire. Orton is the only one without a tie. The crowd is warmly receiving Evolution for the most part. Triple H says he laughs every time he thinks about it. His voice is extremely hoarse tonight. Imagine what it feels like. Imagine telling the whole world that you were the baddest guys on the planet every week, and then one day your daddy comes out and spanks you in front of the whole world. That’s humiliating and humbling, and it’s just the beginning. Randy Orton says it sometimes takes a single spark to set the world on fire. In this case, it was one careless act by The Shield that set into motion the gears of their destruction. That led to the reformation of the most dominant, fearsome group ever: Evolution. A video package then plays highlighting Evolution’s past. There wasn’t any mention of Ric Flair, though.
Back to live action, Batista asks if they get it. Batista says there is thirty-one World Titles between the three of them. The Shield has absolutely no idea what they’ve gotten themselves into. Batista says, “Deal with that.”
The Shield’s music hits, and they make their way to the ring through the crowd to a great reception. Evolution leaves the ring as The Shield gets in the ring. Dean Ambrose says last week wasn’t the first time they were beaten up, and it won’t be the last. Ambrose said they did a real number on them. Ambrose has a question for Triple H: do they look humbled to him? Ambrose says there is a reason Triple H hired them to protect him and his creampuff Randy Orton. Everyone knows they are the meanest, nastiest, dirtiest, most ruthless animals in the industry. The dogs are hungry and angry.
Seth Rollins says Ambrose is angry, and he has every right to be after what Evolution did. Evolution and twelve other guys. For Batista to say that they have no idea what they’ve gotten themselves into – they have every idea since they started this. Rollins will give them some reality. Evolution doesn’t want to fight right now. They talk about how powerful they are and how they were built for dominance. They aren’t, though. In two weeks, they’ll come face to face with the Hounds of Justice, and it will be an all-out war. When push comes to shove, they won’t look for Evolution. Randy Orton will look out for himself. Batista has a lot of Hollywood obligations, so he’ll be looking out for himself. As for Triple H, he’ll do what he always does. He’ll do what’s best for the boss. What they’re looking at is the most dominant force in the history of this company. In two week at Extreme Rules, they’ll rip them to pieces. This little reunion that they’re so proud of will come to an abrupt halt. When Triple H made the match, he put a nail in his own coffin. At Extreme Rules, they’ll be the hammers that drive it home.
Roman Reigns takes the microphone. He talks about how they gave them an ultimatum last week, so he has one for them. In a few moments, he’s going to drop the microphone, and they’ll come up the ramp to beat their asses. They have two options: they can try to fight, or they can be creampuffs and try to hide. The Shield begins to come up the ramp when the eleven men from last week’s main event come out to stand by Evolution. Triple H says there is always an option three. In life, you either adapt or perish. That is Evolution. The Shield stands back and yells at them as Triple H smiles back.
Replays are shown of Kane’s assault on Daniel Bryan earlier in the night. Kane gave him three Tombstone Piledrivers: one on the floor, one on the steel steps, and one on the commentary table. Michael Cole says Bryan was sent to a hospital in Baltimore. He’s going through an examination of his neck.
Pick John Cena’s opponent for later tonight. Will John Cena face Luke Harper in a singles match, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan in a handicap match, or The Wyatt Family in a three-on-one match.
A vignette airs for the coming of Adam Rose and the Exotic Express.
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Michael Cole, JBL, and Jerry “The King” Lawler talk about WWE Network’s “Best of Hall of Fame” show starting tomorrow night.
Ryback and Curtis Axel will be on commentary for the next match.
Jimmy and Jey Uso vs. Cody Rhodes and Goldust
Jey Uso will start the match against Goldust. They slap hands and circle the ring. They lock up, and Goldust applies a side headlock. Jey whips him off, and Goldust hits a shoulder block. Goldust hits the ropes and hits an inverted atomic drop before hitting a pair of arm drags. Jey hits an arm drag of his own and gets the crowd going. Goldust shoves him, and Jey shoves him back. Goldust hits a big right hand, and Jey gives it right back. Goldust then clotheslines him down before tagging in Cody Rhodes. Goldust sends Jey into the ropes, and Rhodes hits a springboard dropkick for a two count. Rhodes applies a wristlock, but Jey soon fights up. Jey elbows him in the face, and Jimmy Uso is tagged in. Jey flapjacks him into the ropes, and Jimmy covers for a two count. Jimmy then hits a falling head-butt before applying a chin lock. Rhodes fights up, and Jimmy goes for a back suplex, but Rhodes flips through and uppercuts him. Goldust is tagged back in, and Jimmy hits an arm drag. Jey tags in, and he gives a sledge to Goldust’s arm. Goldust wrenches the arm and slams it off the mat a few times. Goldust applies an arm bar before Jey whips him off. Jey gives Goldust a back body drop, and Rhodes, who blind tagged in, tries to roll him up, but Jimmy blind tagged in as well. Rhodes blocks a kick from Jey, and Jey gets out and superkicks Goldust. Jimmy then superkicks Rhodes as he goes for Cross Rhodes on Jey, and they pick up they win.
Winners by Pinfall: Jimmy and Jey Uso
Match Rating: * 1/4
Cody Rhodes gets to his feet, and he pushes his brother away from him in frustration. Jimmy and Jey Uso watch what is going on. Rybaxel then attacks the Usos from behind. Axel sends Jimmy shoulder first into the ring post as Ryback kicks away at Jey. Ryback holds Jey up for Axel to give him a running knee. Ryback then floors Jey with the Shell Shocked. Rybaxel celebrates in the ring.
The commentators plug “Slam City.”
Cesaro will face Rob Van Dam later tonight in the Tournament to determine the number one contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
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Layla w/ Fandango vs. Emma w/ Santino Marella
Emma shakes hands with Santino, and Fandango pulls Santino off the apron. Layla attacks Emma from behind and slams her face off the mat. Layla covers for a two count. Layla chokes her on the ropes and hits a snapmare. Layla applies a surfboard stretch, but Emma soon fights up and knees out. Emma sends her into the ropes, but Layla hangs on, causing Emma to miss a dropkick. Layla sends Emma into the ropes, and Emma clotheslines her down. Santino comes up behind Fandango, and he gives him the Cobra. Emma then takes a pink Cobra out of her boot. Emma hits Layla with “Miss Cobra” for the win.
Winner by Pinfall: Emma
Match Rating: 1/2 *
Santino’s and Emma’s Cobras lock up in the ring, and they can’t separate them.
You can vote on who John Cena will face tonight on the WWE App.
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They show some positive reviews of “Legends’ House” on the WWE Network.
Renee Young is backstage with John Cena. Renee says the odds could be severely against Cena tonight. She asks how he feels. Cena says his fate lies in the hands of the WWE Universe tonight. Bray Wyatt told everyone tonight that they have a voice. Tonight, they’ll see if the fans do listen to Wyatt. Cena has always respected the fact that the WWE Universe can do whatever they want. If they want him to fight the Wyatt Family, then that’s what he’ll do. A “Let’s Go Cena – Cena Sucks” chant breaks out. Cena says ever since WrestleMania XXX, he’s heard the same song over and over again – “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands.” Cena says Wyatt just might. If the WWE Universe votes him down a path of certain punishment by facing all three members of the Wyatt Family, then his back is against the wall. If he makes it through, in two weeks a steel cage will make sure things are equal. Cena says tonight the world is in Wyatt’s hands, but whenever you come at him, you can try to put him down, but you can’t count him out.
You can vote on if John Cena will face Luke Harper in a singles match, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan in a handicap match, or The Wyatt Family in a three-on-one handicap match.
Cesaro makes his way to the ring with Paul Heyman at his side. Cesaro has new music. Heyman says his name before mentioning that he is the advocate for the next top talent in WWE, “The Swiss Superman, the King of Swing” Cesaro. On a personal note, Heyman says he also happens to have the pleasure to serve as the advocate for the beast incarnate, the beast who conquered the Undertaker’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania, Brock Lesnar. Heyman continues to talk, but a commercial break happens.
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We come back from the break to see Paul Heyman still teasing the fans about Brock Lesnar beating The Undertaker’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania XXX. Heyman tells them to get this into their skulls – his client, Brock Lesnar, conquered the Undertaker’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania. Heyman says it over and over again. The crowd is loudly booing him. Rob Van Dam’s music finally hits to stop him.
WWE Intercontinental Championship Tournament Semi-Final Match
Cesaro w/ Paul Heyman vs. Rob Van Dam
They circle the ring and lock up. RVD applies a waistlock, but Cesaro soon gets one of his own before applying a side headlock. RVD whips him off, and Cesaro hits a shoulder block for a one count. Cesaro goes back to the side headlock, and RVD whips him off again. Cesaro ducks his head, and RVD flips over him. They cross the ropes a few times before Cesaro goes for a suplex, but RVD twists through and superkicks him. There is a bit of miscommunication before Cesaro manhandles him with a backbreaker for a near fall. Cesaro drops an elbow before sending him to the corner. RVD slingshots over him before hitting a springboard superkick. RVD then connects with a monkey flip. RVD then taunts the crowd. Cesaro then knocks him down. Cesaro hits a suplex for a near fall. Cesaro gets him up, but RVD blocks a kick. RVD then hits a step-over heel kick before hitting some shoulder thrusts in the corner. Cesaro sidesteps a thrust, and RVD nearly hits the ring post. Cesaro then knocks him headfirst into the ring post.
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We come back from the break to see RVD trapped in a chin lock. RVD fights up and elbows out. RVD hits a kick and goes for a sunset flip, but Cesaro counters with a double stomp for a near fall. Cesaro then deadlifts RVD and hits a gutwrench suplex for a near fall. Cesaro looks frustrated with the referee’s count. Cesaro clubs RVD in the face before standing on his head. Cesaro uppercuts him and chokes him in the corner. Cesaro kicks him in the face before hitting an elbow drop for a near fall. Cesaro then applies a chin lock. Heyman is seen watching intently from ringside. RVD fights up and elbows him, but Cesaro knees him. RVD blocks a shot in the corner and kicks him in the face. Heyman shouts some encouragement to Cesaro.
RVD punches away at Cesaro before hitting the ropes and hitting a clothesline. RVD hits a superkick before hitting Rolling Thunder. RVD covers him for a near fall. Cesaro reverses a whip to a corner, and he runs into RVD’s elbow. RVD goes to the top rope and hits a diving kick to the jaw. RVD goes to the top rope, and Cesaro uppercuts him. Cesaro head-butts him before going to the second rope. RVD kicks him in the face to get him away. RVD hits a split-legged moonsault for a near fall. Cesaro gets up in the corner, and he ducks a crescent kick from RVD. Cesaro then rolls him up for a near fall. Heyman yells for Cesaro to not let RVD breathe. They trade punches until RVD rolls him up with his legs for a near fall. Cesaro hits a nasty looking double-underhook powerbomb for a near fall!
Cesaro waits for RVD to get up, and he goes for the Cesaro Swing. All of a sudden, Jack Swagger’s music hits, and he comes out to the stage with Zeb Colter. RVD this a mule kick, and Cesaro falls out of the ring. Jack Swagger comes up Cesaro, and they argue a bit. RVD goes for a top rope sledge, but Cesaro uppercuts him on the floor. Paul Heyman comes over and argues with Zeb Colter. Cesaro puts RVD in the ring, and Swagger blindsides Cesaro while the referee was checking on RVD by sending him into the ring post. Cesaro is then counted out!
Winner by Count-Out: Rob Van Dam
Match Rating: * 3/4
Jack Swagger attacks Cesaro after RVD leaves the ring. Cesaro comes back and tosses Swagger over the top rope. Cesaro looks toward Zeb Colter, who is standing in the ring alone with him. Cesaro grabs him by the beard and signals for the Cesaro Swing. Cesaro takes him down, but Swagger stops him. Cesaro then gives Swagger the Cesaro Swing with thirteen revolutions before kicking him out of the ring.
Rob Van Dam will face Bad News Barrett with the winner facing Big E for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Extreme Rules.
They show some replays of Kane’s vicious assault on Daniel Bryan earlier in the night. Michael Cole gives some encouraging news on Bryan’s condition. He suffered a bad stinger, but he will be ok.
Decide who John Cena will face tonight by voting on the WWE App. Will he face one member of The Wyatt Family or all of them?
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Renee Young is backstage with Rob Van Dam. Renee asks him how he feels about going to the finals, but Paul Heyman interrupts him. RVD says “The King of Swing” just got beat by him. Cesaro says he should thank Jack Swagger for the win because RVD cannot beat him on his own. Heyman says that is so before saying he’s surprised by RVD. The RVD he knew wouldn’t take a tainted victory like that. Heyman wonders how he sleeps at night. RVD says he’ll sleep just fine. Unlike Heyman, his conscious is clear. RVD gives Cesaro some advice: if you want to make it in this business, keep your wallet, house, and future away from Heyman. Heyman can’t believe it, and RVD taunts him.
Aksana vs. Paige
Charles Robinson, who still has his thumb and is still my favorite referee ever, is the official for this match. Aksana misses a clothesline, and Paige kicks her. Paige shakes Aksana before throwing her by the hair. Paige throws her a second time by the hair before applying a side headlock. Paige springboards off the ropes and rolls her up for a two count. Paige viciously knees her in the face before screaming. Aksana begs her off, and she shoulders Paige in the midsection. Aksana puts her on the top rope and pulls her off by the hair. Aksana hits a snap suplex before kicking her in the ribs a few times. Aksana chokes her on the rope before slapping her in the face. Aksana covers for a one count. Aksana then applies a chin lock. Aksana elbows her in the shoulder before reapplying the chin lock. Paige fights up and elbows out. Aksana then takes her down with a back elbow. Aksana talks some trash before hitting a sidewalk slam. Aksana crawls and misses a kick. Paige then bounces her off the mat.
Paige hits a pair of short-arm clotheslines before Aksana knees her. Aksana then hits her with a sloppy spinebuster for a two count. Aksana drops an elbow before sending her to the corner. Paige comes out with a guillotine choke, but Aksana fights her off. Paige knees her in the face and hits a short-arm clothesline. Paige screams and applies the Scorpion Cross Lock for the win.
Winner by Submission: Paige
Match Rating: 3/4 *
Cesaro will take on Jack Swagger this Friday on Smackdown.
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Lana comes out to the stage and speaks some Russian. Lana then speaks English, and says the fact that the people of America share oxygen with this great being is a privilege of a lifetime. Resistance is futile, so drop to your knees in reverence of the Bulgarian Brute, the Super Athlete Alexander Rusev.
R-Truth and Xavier Woods will face Alexander Rusev at Extreme Rules in a two-on-one handicap match.
Sin Cara vs. Alexander Rusev w/ Lana
They lock up, and Rusev shoves him to the corner. Cara kicks and slaps him a few times before going for a springboard. Rusev catches him and puts him against the ropes. Rusev then hits a modified Samoan Drop. Rusev gives him some big knee thrusts in the corner before flooring him with a devastating forearm. Rusev then clubs the chest before stretching him out. Rusev head-butts him. Sin Cara tries to come back with a hurricanrana, but Rusev doesn’t go down. Cara eventually rolls him up, but the referee doesn’t even count. Cara hits a springboard back elbow that stumbles Rusev. Cara chops him, but he has a whip to the corner reversed. Cara kicks him in the head and hits a missile dropkick that takes Rusev down. Cara then runs into an avalanche from Rusev. Rusev waistlocks him and deadlifts him up for a slam. Lana yells for Rusev to crush him. Rusev viciously slams him down before applying the Accolade for the win.
Winner by Submission: Alexander Rusev
Match Rating: 1/2 *
You can still vote on if John Cena will face one member of The Wyatt Family or all of them. The results are next.
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Another vignette for Bo Dallas plays.
John Cena makes his way to the ring to a great reception from the crowd. Jerry “The King” Lawler reads the results of the WWE App poll. John Cena will face all three members of The Wyatt Family. That won by 53% of the vote. A singles match against Luke Harper came in second place. Cena looks very worried. This match will happen, next.
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“Baltimore… we’re here.”
John Cena vs. The Wyatt Family
The crowd is cheering for The Wyatt Family. Wyatt asks if Cena can feel the tides turning against him. The Wyatts then charge the ring and viciously beat Cena down. The bell hasn’t rung yet. Bray Wyatt then holds the other two back as the referee checks on Cena. Cena tells him to ring the bell.
Luke Harper pounces on Cena and beats him down. The Wyatts will have to tag in and out. Harper clubs him in the back of the head before rubbing his forearm in the face. Erick Rowan is tagged in, and he body slams Cena down. A “Let’s Go Cena – Cena Sucks” chant breaks out. Rowan drives Cena into the turnbuckle. Cena punches back, but Rowan soon catches him with a fall-away slam. Bray Wyatt is tagged in, and he happily points at Cena while shouting at the crowd. Wyatt dances with Cena around the ring before punching him down. Wyatt laughs before tagging in Harper. Harper gives him a throat chop before having a whip to the corner reversed. Cena hits an avalanche and hits the ropes, but Harper lays him out with a nasty back elbow. Harper stands on Cena’s neck before picking him up by the face. Harper then gives him a European Uppercut to take him down. Harper repeats the move. Harper goes for it a third time, but Cena counters with a German Suplex. Rowan is tagged in, and he kicks Cena in the midsection. Rowan continues to kick away at him before hitting a pumphandle backbreaker for a near fall.
Wyatt is tagged back in, and he sits Cena up. Cena has a red bruise under his eye. Wyatt goes to kick him in the head, but he stops himself. Harper is tagged in, and Cena punches him a few times before applying the STF. Rowan quickly runs in to break it up. Harper uppercuts him down before clubbing him in the neck. Harper then throws Cena out of the ring. Rowan leaves the ring to get him, and Cena drives him into the barricade. Harper then whips Cena into the steel steps.
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We come back from the break to see Harper duck under a Cena shoulder block attempt, and he flies out of the ring. Cena claws back up to the apron, and Harper grabs him. Harper goes for a superplex, but Cena fights him off the top rope. Cena then floors him with a diving DDT. Wyatt is tagged in, and he viciously slams Cena down with one arm for a near fall. Wyatt viciously forearms him in the face a few times before getting up and pantomiming kicking dirt on him. Wyatt leaves the ring and presses Cena’s head against the ring post as he forearms him in the skull. Wyatt then hits a running head-butt. Wyatt extends his arms and sings, “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands.”
Wyatt gets back in the ring, and he tags in Rowan. Rowan ferociously punches him down and digs his fists into Cena’s temples. Cena fights up and powers out. Cena punches him to the corner. Rowan reverses a whip to the corner and goes for a running shoulder thrust, but Cena sidesteps him. Rowan then hits the ring post shoulder first. Wyatt is tagged in, and he avalanches Cena in the corner. Wyatt bends his back in the corner before doing the crabwalk. Wyatt then charges into a clothesline.
Cena knocks Rowan and Harper off the apron before hitting Wyatt with a pair of shoulder blocks before hitting a back suplex powerbomb. Cena pulls the top rope down to get Harper out of the ring as he tries to interfere. Cena hits Wyatt with the Five Knuckle Shuffle before hitting the Attitude Adjustment. Harper and Rowan break it up, and the referee calls for the bell.
Winner by Disqualification: John Cena
Match Rating: **
Harper and Rowan unload on Cena in the corner with some right hands. Rowan avalanches him and whips him into Harper’s boots. They then help Wyatt up. Wyatt looks like he’s going to cry at first, but then his demeanor changes. Wyatt then hits Cena with Sister Abigail. Wyatt sits down and cradles Cena’s head. Wyatt then says, “In time, all things come to light.” Wyatt then sings, “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands” while rubbing Cena’s face. Wyatt then begins to laugh and scream the chorus to the song.
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Quick Match Results
Bad News Barrett def. Sheamus (IC Title Tournament Semi-Final)
Los Matadores and El Torito def. Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal, and Hornswoggle
Jimmy and Jey Uso def. Cody Rhodes and Goldust (non-title)
Emma def. Layla
Rob Van Dam def. Cesaro via CO (IC Title Tournament Semi-Final)
Paige def. Aksana via Submission (non-title)
Alexander Rusev def. Sin Cara via Submission
John Cena def. The Wyatt Family via DQ
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