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411’s WWE RAW Report 4.20.15

April 20, 2015 | Posted by Tony Acero

411’s LIVE WWE Raw Report 4.20.15
* Welcome.

RAW!
IS!
CURB STOMPED!

Before the show starts, I’m thinking it’s about time for RAW BINGO!
So stay tuned, next week, I’ll be taking e mails!

Recap to start, going over Orton’s decision to be in a Steel Cage, Seth’s decision to ban the RKO, and my decision to keep doing this report for you guys…this, of course, includes Kane’s actions – which I’m sure will be addressed tonight. Feel the intrigue~!!

There’s a cage looming, LIVE, over the ring! Orton’s music hits, which gives me time to read Infinite Jest.

The cage lowers over Orton, as he talks about Seth, calling him a dumb bastard. Seth chose to ban the RKO. Seth made a mistake, though. The RKO isn’t Orton’s greatest weapon, it’s his ability to dish out unspeakable pain to those he sees deserving, and Seth is certainly deserving. Orton doesn’t need the RKO, that would be too easy. Seth has forced him to be slow and methodical. When this cage lowers, Orton is going to break Seth’s jaw, so that we won’t have to listen to Seth week in and week out, then he will drag Seth into one of the corners and kick him so hard, he’ll break a rib or two. Then, he’ll pick up Seth by the stupid blonde streak, and he’ll run Seth into the cage over and over until every bone is aching and every inch of skin is on fire, and once the misery ends and the beating is over, the reign as champion will be over as well.

Well, Seth ain’t cool with that so here he comes, along with J&J. Seth says Orton has an anger problem. Orton doesn’t have an anger problem, he has a Seth Rollins problem, and come Sunday, he will make sure that problem goes away. Seth isn’t too interested in that plan. Seth claims that he wasn’t listening to Orton too much, but he gets it: Seth’s a jerk, Orton’s going to beat him up, and all the losers here ate it up, right? Seth wants to explain something to Orton; he plays this game better than anyone. He’s better in the ring, smarter out of the ring. All of this – the Universe, he’s the best at it. He says Orton is good, but he’s that much better and cage or no cage, Authority or not, all the threats, etc, Orton will not be walking out of Extreme Rules as champ, and that’s a promise.

Orton has a good idea, getting this all out of my system. How bout Orton just heads to the back and RKO everyone he sees, then he’ll see Rollins…and he’ll RKO him, too. As soon as he figures out to get out of that cage!

Later Tonight, Tough Enough Announcement!

Our first match is Dean Ambrose vs Luke Harper. It’s coming up. Now you know.

Luke Harper wants to speak! He doesn’t know why Dean isn’t afraid of him, boy, but after tonight, Ambrose will be. It appears that Harper has gained custody of the dirty tanktop, as Ambrose is wearing black.

So this turns into anything but a match rather quickly.

They attack each other harshly then do some rope work, and Ambrose hits a crossbody on Harper. Bulldog out of the corner! Ambrose with the headlock, but Harper spins out and hits a superkick! He attacks the back of the head of Ambrose. Ambrose sends Harper to the outside hard! He slides right into the side of Harper, hitting the kidneys! Ambrose tries to take control, but Harper sends Ambrose into the crowd. They exchange blows, until Harper grabs the head of Ambrose and looks to scrape it up, only for Ambrose to fight out of it and send Harper back over the barricade. Harper flies off the barricade for an elbow, but Harper with an uppercut!! Harper sends Ambrose into the ring, but Ambrose spins under the ropes and comes flying back with a right hand. Ambrose fights Harper up the ramp. Right hands until Harper grabs Ambrose and sends him headfirst into the LED board. Harper stands at the edge of the stage and points downward. He sets up for a powerbomb. Harper lifts, but Ambrose flies off and looks for Dirty Deeds! No! Harper gets out and sends Ambrose down! Ambrose softens the land with a roll, stands, and goes to attack, but Harper heads to the back, and seemingly blocks

Backstage, Rollins is walking around with J&J. They are all on edge. Titus O Neil comes a barkin! hahaha. Jamie tells Titus to calm down. Titus says “Let me walk away before I beat y’all little asses.” haha. Seth bullies a stagehand before running into Triple H. Triple H says they look nervous. Seth says he’s not worried. Seth says that’s good. He doesn’t want to see his WWE Champion sweat. Seth then wants to talk about Kane. He wnats to know if Triple H dealt with it. H says to let it cool off, he’s been a bit busy. Seth trusts him, but Seth can’t deal with kane and Randy at the same time. When Kane gets there, Triple H will talk to him. Seth says, “What about Randy?” Triple H looks at J&J. Seth says he could use some more security. Triple H brings up the fact that Orton is one guy.

Match 1: Lucha Dragons vs New Day
Kofi and Calisto to start. Kofi tags in Big E. Kalisto goes for the ropes, but Big E grabs him, sends him into the ropes, almost hits a backbreaker, flips Kalisto over, and he lands on his feet. Kalisto goes for a crucifix, but Big E holds, spins, only for Kalisto to hit a kick. Kalisto hits the ropes, and we get a hurricanrana! Kick to the knee. Tag to Sin Cara. Cara flies off the top. He hits a crosbody, then gets sent inot the corner. Reversal, and a tag to Kofi. Kofi and Cara with some ring work, and Cara with a springboard arm drag takedown! Kick to the leg. Cara sends Kofi into the corner. Right hand to Kofi, a chop. Sin Cara sends Kofi up top, but Kofi kicks out and goes for a Tornado DDT, only for Cara to turn it into a modified fisherman’s suplex and a pin for 1…NO! Kofi is able to send Cara to the outside! Woods distracts, allowing Kofi to hit a dropkick between the bottom ropes! Kofi has Cara in the corner. Tag to Big E, who hits some kicks, and tags in Kofi as well. Big E with a whip to Kofi into th corner. Cover from Kofi. 1…2..NO! Tag to Big E. Big E goes for a german, but Cara flips out of it, only to be hit with a hard clothesline.

Back, after a break, and Kofi hits a dropkick then a few punches to the face of Cara. UPS man is at the door, sorry. I return to Kalisto hitting a spinning elbow off the rope. Roll up into a kick to the face. Kaliston with the headscissors drop to the mat! Pin for 1…2..NO! Big E breaks it up. Big E sends Calisto acros the ring, only for him to backflip and kick Big E to the outside. Kofi is here to attack, but he’s sent over board! Tag to Cara! Both guys on the corner! STEREO MOONSAULTS to Big E and Kofi!!! The count is at 8. Kofi rolls into the ring.

Cara is about to as well, but Woods is under the ring and holds the legs of Sin Cara!!! Cara doesn’t make the count!
Official Result: The New Day
Great match, and although I love the Dragons, this was an important win for New Day.
Rating: ***1/2

New Day is here to celebrate, but Orton comes FROM OUTTA NOWHERE!!! RKO attempt to Kofi, but it’s a lil sloppy, so they do it again. Big E on the apron, looks to attack, then heads back on the outside and thinks better of it. Big E is coo, he on’t want none.

Remember guys, Orton > Cesaro/Kidd > Kofi Kingston

I miss Big E’s former partner…

Recap of Big Show/Reigns feud. Package is great, but doesn’t make me any more interested.

Match 2: Curtis Axel vs Fandango
Go Behind from Fanny. Axel elbows out then hits a kick to Fandango. A few more. He grabs the head and sends Fandango into the ropes. Dropkick to Fandango. Axel rips the shirt! Pin for 1…NO! Fandango with a dropkick. Another. Cole says “Kick out by Curtis” and I realize he’s talking about Axel, not Johnny Curtis. Anywhoo, Fandango with a body slam to Axel.

Fandango goes up top. Leg Drop to Axel! Pin for 1…2…3!!
Official Result: Fandango
So I guess they ARE serious about Fandango…for a little bit, at least.
Rating: NR

Fandango wins, and they play his salsa music, which has got to be a mistake…They eventually end up playing his older music, getting the crowd into it.

Triple H is here! He says a year ago, The Authority was at a bit of a crossroads where they had to consider the future of the WWE, and they found a man that for the next ten years can be the FACE of the WWE, and he thinks that if we look at the product now, after a few weeks off of Mania, we would have to agree that Seth Rollins is that man. Now….now it’s time to find the next Seth Rollins, and that starts on June 23rd, on the USA Network, with the return of Tough Enough. It’s the reality show that allows one of us to live our dream, and who hasn’t dreamed of being a WWE Superstar.

*pan to the crowd’s least likely candidates*

Triple H wants us to ask ourselves what it would be like to stand in the ring at Mania, with the Championship held above our head, to feel that energy and power, that glory, all of it…just like Maven, or Andy, or Morrison, or PUDER! He says that now we have the opportunity to turn said dream into reality, starting tonight. All you have to do is sign up…for $9.99 by sending in a video to WWE.com and be selected as one of the 10 men and 5 women who are selected by the Universe and the WWE decision makers to be WWE Superstars. Do you have what it takes?

Oh, I’m sure once they saw “411wrestling.com” on the resume, they’d for sure think I don’t have what it takes.

Just as Triple H makes the final statement, the music of Kane hits. He comes out, looking a bit worried and disappointed in himself. He’s not wearing a mask, guys, don’t worry. H makes a joke about Kane being in Tough Enough. Kane says all week, he’s left voicemails, texts, sent e mails…Triple H says he’s got all of them, he was just letting Kane cool off. Kane says that it’s been Kane’s honor to serve as Director of Operations, but he can no longer deal with the constant disrespect of Seth Rollins. Since it’s clear that Triple H puts his faith in a man that Kane finds not worth the investment, Kane’s decision becomes obvious – and this is his two weeks’ notice. Triple H says let’s go to the back and talk like men and work this out like adults.

We’ve got an interruption from The Investment! Seth questions Kane’s opinion. If Kane wants to quit, Seth says let him quit. They don’t need a loser like Kane in the Authority anyway. Kane doesn’t remember Seth having the balls to call him a loser last week when Kane chokeslammed him. Seth then reminds Kane what happened. It was Kane’s job to lose. Kane was a coward, did what he was told. Kane calls Seth a spoiled little punk who has been given everything. Seth is only champion because they MADE him Champion. Kane handed that belt himself! Would anything have been different if Dean Ambrose was chosen?!?! “Hell, we could have made El Torito Champion!!” So true….

So, so true!

Triple H breaks up the fight, tells Seth this is NOT how they do business. Kane did what was right last week. Kane did what was best for business. It’s what he always does. There has been no one more loyal to The Authority than Kane. This is why, Rollins Steel Cage Match against Orton, Triple H is making Kane “Guardian of the Gate.” Anyone who wants to go in or out of the cage will have to go through Kane. Kane tells H that he won’t let him down. Seth is mad that Triple H is going to reward Kane?! H then tells Seth that he should learn to get on the same page as Kane really fast. Kane straightens up and extends his hand. Seth shakes it begrudgingly, and walks out.

Backstage, Kane is arguing with Seth. Triple H walks in, questioning why they’re going at it already! Trips says he’s known Kane for 20 years, and although he’s one of the toughest dudes H knows, he is a corporate man, he is no longer Hellfire and Brimstone. Kane says, oh yes he is, and he’ll prove it. Oh dear.

Triple H looks over to Seth. Tells him that there’s a lot of people that made him champ, first and foremost Kane. Seth needs to start appreciating it. The belt doesn’t make Seth the man, going out every night and proving it is what makes him the man, which is why tonight, Seth will have the match he was supposed to have last week with Dolph Ziggler. Seth says he’s going to prove himself. He’s no longer the future…he is the man.

Naomi is out here next, and she’s got a little in-screen promo to show you the Ass with the Sass. She’s done waiting. Nikki is on commentary. So put the show on mute and enjoy another, better moment between two divas…

Match 3: Brie Bella vs Naomi
Lockup to start. Naomi backs Brie against the ropes. They spin and Naomi shoves Brie away. Another lockup, this time in the corner. Naomi slams Brie’s head back. Naomi with a right hand. She slides forward, and hits a sweet kick to the head. She goes up top, Brie sends Naomi’s legs to the left, but she bounces off the ropes and hits a kick to the face. Side headlock on the mat to Brie. Brie with a head scissors. Naomi kips up out of it. Brie with a right hand, another. One more. Whip to Naomi. Brie with a clothesline. Brie pushes Naomi’s face, but the ref stops it, so Naomi hits a right elbow to Brie. Brie in the corner, hits an elbow. Another. Naomi with some hard knees near the ropes! She follows up with a kick to Brie, sending her outside of the ring.

Back, and Nikki is making little sense. We’ve got Brie locking in a cravat in the middle of the ring. Naomi gets a little rough, barely avoiding a disqualification. Naomi locks in another cravat. Brie tries to fight out of it. Both divas down!!! Cole wants Brie to “rally” which makes her the defacto face….ugh. Brie screams, looks like we’re getting Brie Mode. Dropkick. Running Knee to the face of Naomi! Brie with a missile dropkick! Pin for 1…2..NO! Headfirst off the turnbuckle by Naomi, though! Crossbody from the top is missed!! Brie runs for the cover. Pin for 1…2..NO!! Both girls up!

REAR VIEW! Pin for 1…2…3!!!
Official Result: Naomi
Boring
Rating: *1/2

Cole: “Naomi is right, how many Bellas does she have to beat?!”
Nikki: “Well there’s only two on the roster…”

……

Backstage, Heath Slater is near catering. He claims he’s going to accept the challenge put forth by Cena. He isn’t believed, but it doesn’t matter because….

RKO OUTTA NOWHERE!!!

We’re back, and the WWE is makin it Reign! We get a recap of him getting chokeslammed into a car. Reigns says he doesn’t feel like talking, he feels like fighting. He tells Big Show to bring his ass out here right now. Instead of The Big Show we get….

BO DALLAS! He couldn’t help but notice the anger in Reigns voice. As Yoda once said, in the greatest Star Wars movie ever made (Episode 1). Anger leads to Hate and Hate leads to suffering. We all know Reigns has suffered after getting chokeslammed on top of a taxi cab last week, and definitely after failing at Wrestlemania. Bo tells Reigns he’s kind of a bust. Reigns is the Tim Tebow of the WWE. Chance after chance after chance and he fails. Every time. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Despite what millions think, Bo knows that Reigns can be WWE Champion. If Reigns works hard, his dreams can and will come true. All he has to do….is BO-LIEVE!

SUPERMAN PUNCH! SPEAR!

Reigns says if Big Show had any guts, he’d be out here tonight, but come Sunday, he’s bringing the big fight to Big Show, and he will be the Last Man Standing, and you can Be——

BO-LIEVE!!! haha. Reigns, you’re a treat.

-Commercial Break-

That red-headed slut, Sheamus, is here. We are reminded of the ridiculous stipulation for his match coming this Sunday….

Match 4: Zack Ryder vs Sheamus
Sheamus is on the mic. Tells the ref to ring the bell. Says “Before we get started with this” then Brogue Kicks Ryder. He still has the mic, says right now, he can pin Zack Ryder 1..2…3, but where’s the fun in that? He thinks Zack deserves more than a five second match. Sheamus drags Ryder into the corner and stomps him while on the mic. Sheamus says that’s the problem with the WWE, they’ve got all these pretenders. None of them would last two seconds in the ring with him. Knee in the corner. He sits Ryder atop the corner, then hits another hard knee. One more, sending Ryder over the ropes to the apron. He grabs Ryder, calls him a pretender, says he doesn’t belong in his ring. Sheamus then tosses him out of the ring.

Sheamus exits the ring with the mic, says he’s giving us an opportinity to embrace what the WWE should be all about. He calls us stupid, and Ryder, too. Kick to Ryder’s face on the outside. Sheamus sends Ryder back into the ring. He calls for the “New York Spirit” and asks if we are not entertained. Sheamus stands up Ryder in the corner, calls for the Brogue Kick.

But here’s Ziggler!! He ducks a Brogue! ZIG ZAG!!! Sheamus rolls outside of the ring and scoots back up the ramp, and our winner by DQ is Sheamus!
Official Result: Sheamus via DQ
Well that was fun…
Rating: NR

You know what Ryder should have done was taken a note from Bailey…

We get a preview for the April 30th Chris Jericho podcast, and his guest will be Stephanie McMahon!

John Cena is here. Yay. He cuts off Eden by grabbing her mic. How rude. He says that we know what he knows; we go Extreme this Sunday. He says this Sunday is about revenge. Rusev means business, but Cena handed him his first lost, and Cena know’s Rusev cringes every single time he says….The Champ is Here. Rusev wants a Russian Chain match because the winner has to touch all four corners consecutively, but to do that the loser must be beaten damned near lifeless. Rusev’s plan is to do something no man has ever done before – take the fighting spirit away from John Cena. You know as long as Cena has life, he’s going to grab that chain, never give up, and fight to win. For 10 years, Cena has proven that although he can’t win them all, if you knock him down, he gets back up. Cena says he will beat the dog crap out of Rusev, get his hand raised, and prove that mania was no fluke, it was a statement. A statement that The Champ is here, that this is a symbol of excellence and opportunity. He threatens shoving a chain up Rusev’s ass. He says he knows what we’re thinking…but he doesn’t. He says there will be a fight tonight. Cena wants to send a message to whoever is thinking of accepting; he’s focused for the match of his life and he’s not in a losing mood.

Who accepts?……Kane.

Match 5: United States Championship Match
John Cena vs Kane

Kane starts with a kick and an uppercut. He sends Cena into the corner head first then a right hand. Uppercut in the corner. Another in the middle of the ring. Kane lifts Cena, whips into the corner hard. Cena falls. Kick to the side. Cena rolls out of the ring. Backstage, Seth Rollins is watching Kane. Kane is on the outside, and he lifts then drops Cena on the barricade. Kane sends Cena back in the ring. Right hand to the face of Cena, laying over the apron. Back in the ring, Cena hits a kick then a right, noly to run into a Sidewalk Slam. Pin for 1…2..NO! Kane with a shoulder in the corner. Another. One more for momma! Whip to Cena, reversed, nope, just a short one, as Kane sends Cena back into the corner, chest first. Cena rolls to the outside. Kane leaves the ring. He walks towards Cena. Cena regains control with a couple of rights, then grabs Kane to whip. Kane reverses and whips Cena into the barricade on the outside!! Kane rolls back in the ring as the ref counts Cena out. Cena is slow to re-enter. He’s at 7 and gets back in. Kane attacks the neck then stomps Cena down a few times. Kane with a suplex in the middle of the ring. Pin for 1…2…NO! Kane stomps the back of Cena. Cena is up. Kane sends him in the corner and hits a few right hands. Cena falls limply. Pin for 1…2…NO! Kane grabs the hand, twists the arm, and hits a shoulder block! He lifts Cena and goes for another one, sending Cena down. Kane drops a knee to Cena. Cover for 1…2…NO! Cena is up! Right hands to Kane! More! He ducks a grab. Shoulder tackle. Anothe–no, Kane blocks it and sends Kane back down to the mat! Kane with a whip! Splash in the corner! Kane whips Cen in the ocrner, goes for another splash! Kane misses as Cena ducks underneath. Prootbomb from Cena! We can’t appreciate Cena optically. NOPE! Kane grabs the neck! He stands! CHOKESLAM!! Kane with the pin! 1…2…NO! Kane is frustrated.

Kane calls for the end. Cena is up. Kane grabs him and sets up for the Tombstone, but Cena is able to get out! AA! Pin for 1…2…3!!
Official Result: John Cena
I used to complain about Cena matches that were 98%, 2% AA. Nice to see them making a return.
Rating: **1/2

Backstage, Kane walks up to Triple H, who has an “I told you so” face look. Kane walks away.

Renee Young is backstage with Miz. He says that he is the A-list superstar, not Sandow. He’s the sole reason Damien Sandow has his job anymore. Miz shills The Marine 4. He did his own stunts. He went through boot camp training. He is a fighting machine, and tomorrow he will wake up victorious and —-

Miz gets cut off because Byron Saxton is standing by with John Cena! OUCH! Cena brings up the unexpected, like Kane. On RAW, you can always expect the unexpected, but one thing is for certain – this Sunday, The Champ–BAM!

Rusev with a chain, hits Cena from behind! Rusev locks in The Accolade, but uses the chain, and we get a far too close zoomed in shot of John Cena’s face. ONE ref comes to stop the attack. One. And it works. I’ll remember that.

Remember kids; John Cena < The Miz < Damien Sandow

My word, Sandow looks JUST like The Miz. How will I ever call this…

Match 6: Fight for The Miz Brand
The Miz vs The Miz

The Miz with a go-behind into a rollup for 1…2…NO! Ref backs up both men. Miz with a kick. Side headlock. Miz hits the ropes. Backbreaker, but doesn’t get the neckbreaker as we get a backslide from Miz for 1…2..NO! Miz rolls out of the ring. Miz follows, heads in the ring, and Miz rolls him up for 1. NO! Miz kicks and punches Miz into the corner. Stomps from Miz Another. Miz forces the boot into the face of Miz. Snapmare from Miz into a boot! Pin for 1…2…NO! Miz calls for the clothesline! He runs, but Miz side steps and hits the neckbreaker/backbreaker combo! Miz grabs the arm, spins, drops Miz! DDT to Miz! Pin for 1…2…NO! Miz goes for the Skull Crushing Finale, but Miz escapes and rolls up for a pin! Holds the tights! 1…2….3!!! Miz goes for the Skull Crushing Finale! Miz escapes, heads towards the ropes! Miz backs up!

SUMMER RAE scratches the face of Miz!!! Miz backs away, grabbing his face. Skull Crushing Finale!!! Pin for 1…2..3!!!
Official Result:
A pretty good match, a pretty wasted story.
Rating: **1/2

Miz on the mic. He says this is only fitting for him to say this one more time…

“Because I’m The Miz…..and I’m…..

RKO OUTTA NOWHERE!!!!!!

RAW needs more Neville…

Bray is here! He’s whispering sweet nothings. He wants to know what it is that makes people do what they do. Money? Power? Respect? It’s a combination of things for most people. He speaks to the unknown, saying he can lift all the weights in the world, but nothing can lift the weight of all of his peronal failure. That weight will blind him, and all he’ll be able to see is Bray’s face hovering over him. Bray can’t wait for that moment when he realizes all his hard work leads to nothing. Behold the new face of fear.

Match 7: Adam Rose vs Ryback
Rose starts with a kick, but Ryback grabs the leg and sweeps Rose down. Rose back up and Ryback sends him in the corner. Hard shoulders. Ryback runs into a kick. Dropkick from the 2nd rope. Rose with some elbows. He hits a fist drop. Pin for 1..NO! Rose flies. Ryback tries to stand, but Rose locks in a sleeper hold! Ryback stands, grabs the head and drops Rose on his ass.

Ryback is up. Calls for the Meathook. Ryback hits it! Shellshock to Rose! Pin for 1…2…3!!
Official Result: Ryback

Rating:

Just as Ryback is about to be announced the winner, a dude dressed as a Hot Dog, and another as a Banana come in to attack. Ryback makes short work of them, ending with a Shellshock to both at the same time.

Ryback must have been hungry…

Ryback has a joke: “What did the banana say to the hot dog?” – Nothing, because their asses just got Shell Shocked.

Adam Rose is being checked on by Rosa Mendes. So, there’s that.

Backstage, Renee Young is with Kane. She says it’s been a rollercoaster of a night for him. Apparently, social media has claimed that J&J were making old people jokes on the ol Tweet Tweet, claiming Kane needed denture cream and depends. Kane says he’s hear now, so

SAY IT TO MAH FAYYYCCEEE!!!

Rollins will say it….he apologizes. He says this whole Orton thing has gotten him on Edge. Triple H looks shocked. Seth is aware that Kane helped him win the Money in the Bank, it’s just really embarrassing when Kane keeps mentioning it. Seth appreciates Kane, and wants to dedicate his match with Dolph Ziggler to Kane. He wins. Kane is the bigger man; literally. I love how Jamie Noble just disappears for a second behind Kane. Anyway, Joey and Seth walk away down the hall, shortly after Jamie scurries into line. Immediately after that, Orton appears to check out their asses.

Match 1:
Kick from Seth to start. He gets Ziggler down with some rights then into the corner. A few more kicks sends Ziggler to the floor. The ref stops Seth for a bit, brings up Ziggler, and Ziggler comes out with a grab, sending Seth into the corner. Rights then a neckbreaker. Elbow drop! Pin for 1. Rollins is up and kicks Dolph then is whipped to the ropes. Dolph with a clothesline, sending Seth and himself over the top rope! Dolph grabs the head of Dolph and sends him into the barricade. Nearby J&J, Dolph sends Seth back in the ring. Seth with a kick, then goes for a short clothesline. Dolph ducks and hits a dropkick! Pin for 1…2..NO! Dolph works the arm, locks a headlock. Suplex attempt, and he hits it in the middle of the ring. Ziggler with a pin for 1. Ziggler goes for another dropkick, but Seth catches him and launches Ziggler into the corner as we go to break.

Back after a break, and Cole informs us that Seth has been dominating. Rollins runs with an elbow to Ziggler in the corner. Seth drops a knee to Ziggler’s face. Cover for 1…2.NO! Seth punks Ziggler a bit, slappin his Ramen hair. Ziggler tries to stand. Rollins wih a right hand to the back of the head. Back suplex from Seth. Cover for 1…2..NO! Stomps from Seth. Cravat from behind. Ziggler with the jawbreaker to break the hold. A clip to the chin of Seth. Seth runs for a splash in the corner, but Ziggler side steps and Seth hits the corner face first! Seth is in the corner struggling. He stands, sees Ziggler, grabs from behind and goes for a back suplex. Dolph lands on his feet, hits the ropes, clothesline. He goes to the corner, flies, only for Seth to hit a kick to the gut. Ziggler goes for the DDT, but Seth pushes him off. Dolph ducks a kick. DDT to Seth!!!! Pin for 1…2…NO!!! Ziggler looks for the Fameasser! Seth dodges and rolls him up! Pin for 1…2..NO! Kick try from Seth! Dolph holds. Enziguri from Seth! Pin for 1..2…NO!! Seth sets up for the powerbomb. He has Dolph up, but Dolph rolls through! Pin for 1…2..NO! Seth up! SUPERKICK TO SETH! Pin for 1…2….NO!!!! Both men down. They struggle. Dolph up first.

SHEAMUS IS HERE TO DISTRACT!!! He pulls at Dolph’s foot, but Dolph moves. Seth is able to take advantage! He sends Ziggler into the corner with a hard powerbomb! Seth Rollins with the underhook! He hits a new finisher, sending Dolph down hard. Pin for 1…2….3!!!


Official Result: Seth Rollins
Damn, Dolph and Seth is awesome.
Rating: ***

Rollins on the mic. He says that he just did what he said he was going to do and proved that he is the man, and as for Orton…at Extreme Rules, Orton’s little RKO won’t save him. At Extreme Rules, he’ll prove once and for all…

The music of Triple H hits, and he heads out. Interesting. He gives Seth some props, says he will be defeating Orton this Sunday. Triple H turns towards the ramp. H is about to say something, but Seth snatches the mic because he wants to finish his thought. He just proved that he’s the man by dismantling Dolph Ziggler, and this Sunday he’ll do the same to Orton. He’ll prove that he is the man when he pins Orton’s shoulders to the mat for the 1…2…3!!! Kane as the Gatekeeper is useless and absolete. Speaking of Kane….

Oh, here’s Kane. Seth is scared. He calls for the cage to come down. Triple H and J&J are holding Kane back. The cage is lowering. Kane is heading down the ramp. The cage settles on the ring. Oh lookey here, Orton is in the cage. Orton attacks Seth as he tries to escape. Triple H, Noble, and Mercury forget how to climb cages. Orton with an RKO to Seth!!

Kane is smiling on the outside. Triple H seems frustrated. Orton holds the title high in the air.

End Show

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