Result » RAW - April 22, 2013 (Game Accepted Steel Cage, 6 Man Tag, Cena on Fire & Much More)

* Michael Cole, JBL and Jerry Lawler are out for commentary. Big pops for JBL and Lawler.

* Paul Heyman kicks off RAW talking about Brock Lesnar's challenge to Triple H. Heyman says Triple H isn't here tonight but he has an e-mail to read to the crowd. Triple H's music hits and out he comes to a big pop. Triple H accepts the challenge for the cage match at Extreme Rules and hits Heyman with a Pedigree to a big pop.

* Chris Jericho vs. Dolph Ziggler is announced for later.

* R-Truth beat Antonio Cesaro in a quick match.

* Brodus Clay vs. Damien Sandow is up next. Tensai and Cody Rhodes are at ringside. Sandow beat Clay with a roll-up.

* There have been massive JBL chants all night.

* Chris Jericho vs. Dolph Ziggler is up next. If Jericho wins, he gets a spot in the three-way at Extreme Rules. The match goes long. The crowd starts up several chants including "we are awesome." Jericho looks to get the submission but Fandango's music hits and the crowd goes nuts. However, Fandango doesn't appear. This distracts Jericho and Ziggler gets the win with Zig Zag.

* Tensai defeated Cody Rhodes.

* Ryback appears on the big screen and talks about how people don't understand him. Ryback talks about John Cena and wants Mick Foley in the ring later on.

* Big E Langston squashes Zack Ryder.

* Backstage segment with Kane and Daniel Bryan. Bryan is trying to explain something with a chart. A "we want pie charts" chant breaks out.

* The Undertaker, Kane and Daniel Bryan vs. The Shield is up next. The Undertaker makes his way out but is confronted by The Shield before anything can happen. Team Hell No make the save and they all brawl before the match starts. Bryan starts off with Ambrose but tags in Taker. Taker gets offense on Ambrose, hits Old School and tagged in Kane. Taker looked great. Match goes long also. Taker with several tags and big spots including a spear from Roman Reigns. Bryan goes for the flying headbutt but Ambrose moves and gets the pin. Winners, The Shield.

* After the six-man, Bryan wants a huge from The Undertaker but Taker walks off. Bryan insists Taker hugged him behind the curtain earlier. Kane and Bryan hug it out to end the segment.

* WWE shows The Rock's tweets on screen about having surgery.

* Backstage segment with John Cena and Mick Foley talking about Ryback.

* Fandango is out next to a big pop. His opponent is William Regal. Fandango beats Regal in a quick match with lots of crowd involvement.

* After the match, Chris Jericho comes out and attacks Fandango. Jericho throws him off the stage and dances with his dancer to end it.

* WWE Divas champion Kaitlyn is out next to cut a promo. There will be a battle royal with the winner being the new #1 contender. The participants are Tamina Snuka, AJ Lee, Cameron, Naomi, Layla and The Bella Twins. AJ gets the win and is the new #1 contender.

* Mick Foley comes out with a steel chair and he's ready to face off against Ryback it seems. Foley is in good spirits and says he didn't come out here for a confrontation. Ryback is out next.

They have words and Foley names off things he's done throughout his career. Foley says he won't back down from a fight. Foley goes on and on. Ryback tells him to shut up. Ryback declares he will defeat "Super Cena" at Extreme Rules and become the WWE Champion. Ryback calls Foley fat and pathetic. Ryback gets in Foley's face but Cena comes out to make the save and gets booed. The Shield come out and its 4-on-1 for Cena. Cena backs away and begins his exit. The Shield turn and surround Ryback now. Cena comes back with a steel chair and chases off The Shield. Cena hits an Attitude Adjustment on Ryback to end it.

Source : wrestlinginc

09/24/2012 : WWE Raw Results 11 September 24, 2012

Tonight’s WWE RAW opens up with WWE Champion CM Punk and Paul Heyman in the ring. Punk is sitting in a chair while Heyman takes the mic. Heyman says this show is coming to a halt right now. Heyman says RAW won’t happen this evening until justice is served. Heyman shows us footage from last week where the referee made a bad count on Punk with his feet on the ropes.

Heyman says calls it a grand injustice on Punk’s title reign. Heyman calls out the referee from last week and refers to him by his name Brad Maddox. Heyman wants the man to tender his resignation live on RAW. Maddox makes his way out.

Jim Ross and Michael Cole are on commentary. Maddox speaks and admits he made a mistake. He says it was his first main event match and he was nervous. He says he should have checked the ropes and he feels terrible. Heyman applauds him for admitting his mistakes. Heyman wants him to resign. The crowd chants no. Maddox apologizes again but says that’s not appropriate. Punk interrupts him and he’s upset. Punk says Maddox should be ashamed. Punk says Maddox also embarrassed him on his own show. Punk asks him who he is and how did he get his job. Punk asks how Maddox pretends to be a man. Maddox says WWE needed more referees when RAW went to three hours. Heyman interrupts him and runs him down. Heyman hands him a sleep mask with the WWE and NFL logos on it. Punk brings up AJ Lee and out comes the RAW General Manager.

AJ thanks Maddox and sends him to the back. Heyman assumes she’s out here to reverse the decision from last week. AJ says Heyman makes an ass out of himself and her when he assumes. AJ says the referee made a mistake but she’s not going to let them come out here, berate an official and hold her show hostage. AJ asks Heyman who the hell he thinks he is. Punk says he’s the WWE Champion and the crowd boos. Punk says he’s the reason AJ has a job. He’s the reason the fans are here. Punk brings up his past with AJ and shows some footage of her proposing 2 months ago. Punk says that’s why there’s so much tension and that’s why she sent the referee to screw him. Punk says if she forgets the match happened then he will forget her showing up to RAW wearing his t-shirt and he will forget the hundreds of text messages she would send him. Punk asks if he’s embarrassing her. Punk tells AJ to let everyone know how intimate they were behind closed doors. Punk says he is the reason there’s a skip in her step. Punk wants AJ to tell everyone he’s the best in the world. Heyman and Punk have their own little conversation. Heyman says he’s got this.

The crowd chants for Punk now. Heyman takes the mic and drops to one knee in front of AJ. He asks her to marry him. Heyman promises her wildest fantasies of power will be realized. Heyman tells her to think of all the power couples they will trump. Punk smiles as Heyman goes on. Heyman says they will be the most influential couple in WWE history. Heyman says he can come up with all the ideas while AJ takes credit for his brilliance. Heyman says he likes them young, dumb, uninhibited and ambitious. Heyman smiles and holds his arms out, still on one knee. AJ smacks him to the mat and walks out of the ring, straight to the back. Punk helps Heyman up as JR calls him a slimeball.

- Still to come tonight, an exclusive interview with Jerry Lawler. We go to commercial.

- Brad Maddox is backstage with another referee when AJ walks up. Maddox promises he won’t make the same mistake again. AJ assures him it won’t because if it does, she will personally see to it that he never works in this business again. AJ says he embarrassed him when she put him in the main event and he made her look like an idiot. AJ looks crazy as she says this. Maddox apologizes some more and walks off. AJ snaps out of it and starts smiling.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Kofi Kingston

Vickie Guerrero comes out and introduces Dolph Ziggler. Cole shows us a mini Twitter feud that Ziggler and Kingston had, apparently leading to this match. Out comes Kofi Kingston with R-Truth. Truth has a drink, some popcorn and Little Jimmy.

Vickie taunts Little Jimmy in his chair. Ziggler comes over and stops Truth from arguing with her. Kofi comes over and Truth’s drink gets thrown in Vickie’s face. A referee holds Ziggler back as Vickie screams her head off. Vickie and Truth are ejected from ringside by the referee. The bell rings and here we go. Kofi strikes first with kicks and hits a big uppercut on Ziggler. Kofi with a dropkick and a clothesline, sending Ziggler to the floor. Kofi runs the ropes and leaps out onto Ziggler as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and they go at it. Kofi misses a splash in the corner and Ziggler hits an exploder suplex for a 2 count. Ziggler with a headlock now. They tangle and Ziggler drops him with a neckbreaker for another 2 count. Ziggler shows off and Kofi fights back. Ziggler cuts him off and hits a dropkick for another pin attempt. Kofi fights back and they trade shots now. Ziggler misses a splash in the corner. They trade right hands until Ziggler goes down twice. Kofi comes back with his usual moves and hits the Boom Drop. More back and forth. Kofi catches Ziggler with a kick in the corner. Kofi with a 2 count. Kofi hits a big crossbody coming out of the corner but Ziggler kicks out at 2. Ziggler kicks Kofi’s leg and leg drops the back of his head. Ziggler with a 2 count. Ziggler goes for the sleeper but it’s blocked. Kofi hits the SOS for a close 2 count. More back and forth and reversals. Kofi with another crossbody for a close count. Kofi goes for Trouble in Paradise but Ziggler ducks. Ziggler tosses Kofi upside down into the corner. Ziggler hits Zig Zag for the win.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler

- We go ringside to JR and Cole. They talk about John Cena having elbow surgery last week. Cena is here live tonight and will speak about his future later. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and we get a look back at Friday’s SmackDown with Kane and Daniel Bryan. Cole says Dr. Shelby introduced a new form of therapy earlier today. We go to a local restaurant and Shelby is eating with Bryan. Shelby has a role playing exercise for them to do. Kane walks over wearing an apron and he asks Bryan to take his order. Bryan laughs and Kane says this is stupid. Bryan orders a steamed vegetable player and a tag team partner that isn’t a 7 foot freak. Shelby says this isn’t Kane, this is Gerald – our friendly waiter. Kane talks about he attacked the cook earlier and put his beard in everyone’s food. Tonight’s #RAWactive is for fans to pick the team name for Kane and Bryan. The options will be revealed later. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and Cole plugs tonight’s Social Media Ambassador – Criss Angel.

Darren Young and Titus O’Neil vs. Zack Ryder and Santino Marella

We got o the ring and Darren Young is dancing with Titus O’Neil. Out comes the team of Zack Ryder and Santino Marella.

Ryder starts off with Young and they go at it. Ryder with an early pin attempt. Ryder misses a crossbody and hits the ropes. Young drops an elbow and goes to a headlock. Santino comes in and fires away on Young. Santino with a suplex and a headbutt for a 2 count as Titus breaks it. Ryder comes in and hits Titus. Young throws Ryder into the steel post and he goes to the floor. Titus tags himself in as Santino pulls out the Cobra on Young. Titus stops him and hits a big sitdown powerbomb for the win.

Winners: Darren Young and Titus O’Neil

- Still to come tonight, an exclusive interview with Jerry Lawler.

- We see the closed dressing room door of a special guest. JR says it’s a WWE alumni. We go to commercial.

- Back from the break and the announcers plug WWE’s new partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

- We go to the ring and out comes Mick Foley for a special appearance.

Foley says he comes not as the Hardcore Legend but as a card carrying member of the WWE Universe. Foley talks about what he saw a year ago – the emergence of CM Punk. Foley says Punk inspired change but a year later what kind of change has he brought. Foley says the Punk he knew taught people to stand up for themselves and was a voice for the voiceless. Punk’s music hits and out he comes to interrupt.

Punk tells Foley not to come out here and grandstand to the fans. Punk tells him to say it to his face if he has something to say. Punk says respect and honesty would be appreciated. Punk tells Foley to admit why he’s really here, because he’s selling a new kids book. Foley says that’s not why he’s here. Foley says he congratulated Punk via text message last year when he won the WWE Title. Foley says two minutes later he got a thank you text from Punk. Foley says he’s deeply disturbed by Punk’s recent actions and his alignment with Paul Heyman. Punk stops and tells the crowd to show him some respect, calling them jerks. The crowd boos and apparently Punk is yelling at a particular fan. He tells the guy to come over so he can shove the mic down his throat. Punk is angry. He tells Foley he doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Foley says he used to be a Paul Heyman guy but he didn’t become anyone in this business until he stopped listening to Heyman.

Foley says it seems like Heyman has been in Punk’s ear a lot longer than a month. Foley brings up Heyman’s reputation as a liar but says he never saw that side of him. Foley wonders why Punk, one of the best talkers ever, needs a mouthpiece. Foley says Punk needs to decide if he wants to be an inspiration or just another kool-aid drinker. Punk asks if we’re done yet. Foley brings up Hell in a Cell next. Foley talks about the match he had with Undertaker years ago. Foley says he earned respect that night. Punk says Foley just made a brilliant speech. Punk asks if he wants the old CM Punk back. Foley wants Punk to show he’s the best in the world by stepping into the Cell with John Cena. Punk asks if that’s what the fans want and they cheer. Punk brings up Bret Hart and John Cena’s recent speeches. Punk says he is nothing like Foley or Bret. Punk says Foley is beneath him. Punk says all he’s ever done is tell the truth. He doesn’t know how many times he has to beat Cena to prove he’s the best in the world. Punk says he does know that he doesn’t have to prove anything to the fans because they turned on him. Punk says Foley hurt himself for the fans. Punk won’t do that because he just wants to bring the fans to their knees. Punk say he can do that with a microphone. Punk brags about how many days he’s held the WWE Title. Foley says he held the title for 29 days the three time he had the belt. Foley says years later, nobody cares. Foley goes on and he’s fired up. He says he talked to AJ earlier tonight and she’s let him come out and extend this opportunity. Foley says Cena should be ready to go by Hell in a Cell and he’s here tonight. Foley says AJ is letting Punk make the decision himself but he will have to make it tonight in Cena’s face. Foley tells Punk to make the decision for himself, for Foley and for the fans. Foley tells Punk to have a nice day and leaves the ring as his music plays.

- Up next is The Miz vs. Ryback. We go to commercial.

The Miz vs. Ryback

Back from the break and out comes WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz for a non-title match. We get a look back at last week where Ryback destroyed MizTV. Ryback’s music hits and out he comes.

The bell rings and Miz goes to the corner and connects a cheap shot. Ryback charges and Miz unloads. Ryback drops him with a big right hand and takes him to the corner for shoulder thrusts. Ryback tosses Miz across the ring but runs into an elbow. Ryback catches Miz on his shoulder but Miz slides out. Ryback counters a neckbreaker with a big powerslam. Ryback slams his head on the mat now.

Miz goes to the floor and Ryback follows. Miz turns it around and whips him into the barrier. Miz charges but Ryback catches him and throws him in the ring. Miz catches him coming in and hits a big boot. Miz with another kick and a big DDT for 2. Ryback catches a kick and lifts Miz up into a big powerbomb. Ryback readies for a clothesline but a fan runs in the ring. Security and the referee tackle him. Ryback runs over Miz and lays him out with Shellshocked for the win.

Winner: Ryback

- We go back to the local restaurant where Bryan and Kane are sitting down having lunch together now. Kane agrees with Bryan and says they can never be friends. Bran says that’s too bad because they destroyed 8 men on SmackDown. They talk about how good it was hearing them scream in pain after the chairshots. Kane starts beating on the table and Bryan yells yes a bunch. We see Mae Young sitting at the counter and she orders what they’re having.

- Still to come tonight, John Cena will speak.

- AJ is backstage with the WWE referees. She says other sports do instant replays but the WWE doesn’t and won’t. She says everyone makes mistakes and tells them to go do a good job. Alberto Del Rio, David Otunga and Ricardo Rodriguez walk in and apparently AJ asked to see him. She says all three of them are victim of the Brogue Kick and tonight they can get vengeance. She makes Sheamus, Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara vs. them.

Wade Barrett vs. Tyson Kidd

We go to the ring and out comes Wade Barrett. His opponent Tyson Kidd is already waiting in the ring.

Kidd starts the match with a dropkick and then ducks a clothesline. Kidd unloads on Barrett and covers for an early 2 count. Barrett stops Kidd with a big back kick to the gut and then runs him over with a clothesline. Barrett with knees to the head now. Barrett charges with a big kick and sends Kidd out to the floor. Barrett follows and slams Kidd back into the apron. Barrett brings Kidd back in the ring but runs his mouth to the fans. Barrett comes in but Kidd fights him. Kidd with a roll up for 2. Kidd charges but Barrett catches him in a big sidewalk slam. Barrett pulls Kidd back and nails The Souvenir elbow for the win.

Winner: Wade Barrett

- Up next is the interview with Jerry Lawler. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and Michael Cole is in the ring. He says we will attempt to go live to Jerry Lawler in a few minutes. Cole shows us a still from two weeks ago where Lawler collapsed. Cole talks about Lawler’s heart attack. A WWE doctor told him it’s a miracle that Lawler is so far along in his recovery. We go live to Memphis, Tennessee and see Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler as the crowd pops big. Lawler is sitting on his throne. Lawler still has a raspy voice from the breathing tube but says he feels a lot better than he should. Lawler says it’s great to be back with the WWE Universe on RAW.

Cole asks Lawler the last thing he remembers that night. Lawler talks about remembering the opening segment with Bret Hart. He doesn’t remember one bit of the tag match with Randy Orton. The next thing he remembers was waking up in a Montreal hospital. Lawler says the amount of support he has received from everyone has been unbelievable. Lawler thanks everyone from the bottom of his heart. Lawler says he is leaving his return up to the doctors and says as soon as they say he can return, he will. Cole ends the interview and the crowd pops for Lawler one more time as his music plays.

David Otunga, Ricardo Rodriguez and Alberto Del Rio vs. Sheamus, Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara

We go to the ring and out comes David Otunga for tonight’s six-man match. Ricardo Rodriguez comes out next and does the introduction for Alberto Del Rio. Ricardo is wearing his suit with no bow tie. Alberto comes in driving a vintage Rolls Royce. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and out comes Sin Cara followed by Rey Mysterio and the World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus. Sheamus makes his entrance and we go back to commercial.

Back from the break and Sheamus shoulder blocks Otunga off the apron. Rey leaps out on Del Rio as Cara takes out Ricardo on the floor. Sheamus brings Otunga back in and drops a big knee. Sheamus tags in Cara. Cara hits Otunga with kicks but Otunga drops him with a shoulder. Otunga tags in Ricardo. He runs into a boot and gets hit with an arm drag. Del Rio kicks Cara in the back and Ricardo attacks him from behind. Ricardo with a 1 count. Ricardo kicks Cara in the back and in comes Del Rio. Del Rio with a suplex for 2.

Cara fights back but Del Rio buts him off and gets another pin attempt. Del Rio tags in Ricardo and they double team Cara. Ricardo goes for Cara’s mask but gets kicked in the head. Cara with a big counter and takedown. Rey comes in as does Del Rio. Rey takes him down off the ropes and dropkicks his legs out. Rey with a kick to the face for 2. Del Rio ends up kicking Rey in the head while he’s on the top rope for another pin attempt. We see Darren Young and Titus O’Neil watching backstage. Otunga comes back in to continue the attack on Rey. Otunga slams Rey and tags back in Ricardo for some double teaming. Ricardo with another pin attempt. Rey kicks Ricardo away and Otunga tags back in. Otunga takes him to the corner and tags in Del Rio. Del Rio with a big enziguri in the corner for 2.

Del Rio keeps Rey grounded but he fights out and to his feet. Del Rio beats him back down. Rey counters a roll up and dropkicks Del Rio in the face. Rey tags in Sheamus as Otunga comes in. Sheamus runs him over and takes him to the corner for a shoulder thrust. Sheamus with a running knee to the face. Otunga blocks White Noise and a Brogue Kick. Otunga tags in Ricardo and he’s scared to come in. Sheamus pulls him in the ring. Ricardo tries to leave but Sheamus catches him on the apron and hits the forearms to the chest. Del Rio comes over for the save but Sheamus knocks him away and hits Ricardo again. Rey tags in and nails 619 on Ricardo. Del Rio grabs Rey from the apron but Rey sends him flying into the fan barrier. Cara tags in and splashes on Ricardo off the top for the win.

Winners: Sin Cara, Sheamus and Rey Mysterio

- After the match, the three celebrate until they notice Otunga trying to get up. He turns around to a big Brogue Kick from Sheamus as the crowd pops. Sheamus’ music hits as they celebrate some more and we go to replays.

- Still to come, John Cena will speak. Back to commercial.

- Another segment with Kane and Daniel Bryan at the local restaurant with Dr. Shelby. Shelby wants them to take a bite of each others food. Bryan bits into Kane’s meatball and Kane eats a piece of Bryan’s salad. Shelby asks how Kane feels and he burps in his face. Bryan says the meatball wasn’t as bad as he thought but starts convulsing and throws up in Shelby’s lap. Kane asks for the check and that’s it.

- Cole is at ringside. He says it’s time to vote for the new name of Kane and Daniel Bryan’s tag team. The options are #teamteamwork for Team Teamwork, #teamhellno for Team Hell No and #teamfriendhship for Team Friendship. Back to commercial.

- Back from commercial and out comes one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Daniel Bryan. His partner Kane is out next. Cole is in the ring and he reveals their name to be Team Hell No. Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow attack from behind and lay the champions out. Sandow says they did this to themselves. Cody introduces them as the next WWE Tag Team Champions, dubbing them Team Rhodes Scholars. Sandow says now they have a reason to be angry and they’re welcome.

- We get a look back at earlier tonight where Paul Heyman proposed to AJ Lee. We also see Mick Foley’s promo with CM Punk from earlier tonight. Still to come tonight, John Cena will speak. Back to commercial.

Layla and Alicia Fox vs. Eve Torres and Beth Phoenix

Back from the break and out comes Layla with her partner Alicia Fox. Out next comes WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres with her partner Beth Phoenix.

Layla starts off with Beth and kicks her in the gut. Layla with a shot out of the corner for a quick 2 count. Layla drops Beth on her face and in comes Alicia. Alicia with offense and a dropkick. Beth turns it around in the corner but gets rolled up for 2. Fox fights her off but gets caught in a big slam. Beth stomps on her and hits a slingshot suplex as Eve tags herself in. Eve knocks Layla off the apron and hits a neckbreaker on Alicia for the win.

Winners: Eve and Beth Phoenix

- After the match, Beth looks upset with Eve. Kaitlyn comes out on a crutch. She has the security footage from Night of Champions when she was attacked. Kaitlyn says she couldn’t see the attackers face but did see her hair. Kaitlyn says she was attacked by a blonde. Eve points at Beth and accuses her of attacking Kaitlyn. Beth says it wasn’t her and she would never do such a thing. Beth turns around and Eve kicks her in the gut. Eve drops Beth with a neckbreaker as Kaitlyn looks on.

- We see John Cena backstage talking to someone. Back to commercial.

Brodus Clay vs. Tensai

Back from the break and out comes Brodus Clay, Cameron and Naomi. Out next comes Tensai without Sakomoto tonight.

The bell rings and they lock up, going to the ropes and finally breaking. Tensai strikes first with an uppercut. Tensai with headbutts in the corner now. Tensai charges with a big splash and another right hand. Tensai runs and Clay drops him with a headbutt. Clay with a splash in the corner. Clay barely hits an overhead throw and then misses the splash. Tensai goes for his splash but Clay moves. Big Show’s music hits and out he comes.

Show steps on the apron and drops Tensai with a right hand, knocking him out for the DQ.

Winner by DQ: Tensai

- Show enters the ring and Clay gets pumped up. Clay charges but Show drops him with another knockout punch. Show leaves Tensai and Clay laying in the ring as he heads to the back and we get replays.

- Up next, John Cena will speak. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and out comes John Cena with his arm in a sling.

Cena says as always, there are mixed emotions about him being here tonight. Cena says he wasn’t supposed to be here but with his future in question, he wanted to come and say thank you personally. Cena takes his hat off and thanks the fans for their support of the Rise Against Cancer campaign. Cena says WWE has had an unbelievable response and the folks at Susan G. Komen can’t believe it. Cena says never doubt the WWE Universe because they are a very powerful group of people. Cena then thanks the fans for their support with his injury.

Cena says he came here to apologize. First he apologizes to referees Chad Patton and Brad Maddox. He apologizes for CM Punk next. Cena goes on and flips out on Punk, threatening to chin check him. Cena says it sucks being on the bench. He doesn’t guarantee his recovery but guarantees he will walk into Hell in a Cell. Punk’s music hits and out he comes with Paul Heyman.

Punk comes out and cuts a promo on Cena. Punk says he will not be facing Cena at Hell in a Cell. Punk goes on and gives Cena some advice – run. Punk tells Cena to run right now while he can. Punk says he’s going to turn his back, count to 5 and when he turns around, if he sees Cena in his pink hat and his pink shirt, he’s going to hurt him. Punk says he commands respect. Punk turns around and starts counting. Heyman turns around with him and raises the WWE Title. Cena pulls out a lead pipe. Punk turns around and Cena hits him in the gut with it. Heyman escapes the ring and now Punk crawls out. Cena says real men wear pink. Cena says he hopes to see Punk at Hell in a Cell. Cena’s music hits as he holds up the pipe. Cena says that’s what he calls a pipebomb. Punk flees to the stage with the WWE Title. Punk runs off to the back as Cena hands the pipe off to a fan behind Cole in the crowd. Cena greets fans at ringside. We see Punk walking backstage. He walks past Mick Foley and they lock eyes. Punk stops and turns around. He kicks Foley in the gut and knocks him to the floor. Punk keeps walking but stops again. He turns around and stops scared. We see Ryback standing there. Ryback stares Punk down as RAW goes off the air.

WWE Raw results 9/17/12: Cena scores a controversial win over WWE Champ CM Punk

Last night’s WWE Raw was a rather strange affair in front of an absolutely bizarre Connecticut crowd. The crowd went from hot to cold at practically the flick of a switch, going from loud boisterous chants to a silence so deep that one could hear the echoes of the audio through the arena. Undoubtedly, this was one of the confusing post-pay-per-view Raw’s in recent memory.
Raw opens with Paul Heyman walking to the ring to CM Punk’s theme music. Cole refers to Heyman as Punk’s “associate” and notes that his relationship with Punk is unclear. This is a mystery which is good for WWE programming. Punk does not need a mouthpiece, but having Heyman around as a sort of sounding board has been extremely beneficial to Punk’s heel turn.
Heyman tells the crowd that he got to witness history last night in the form of Punk succesfully defending his title. Crowd enters one of their hot moments, booing Heyman, and Heyman acknowledges the crowd reaction, noting that the ending of the match was “embroiled in controversy.” So Paul Heyman calls out the referee to justify his decision. This is similar to when he and Brock called out the referee for the Triple H/Brock match. It would be unfortunate if calling out referees became Paul Heyman’s gimmick.

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Chad Patton heads to the ring and the crowd sends some light boos his way. Patton defends his decision, and Heyman shows footage which was posted to YouTube showing Cena’s shoulders down for the three. Heyman works the crowd and begins demanding respect for the champ when Cena’s music hits.
Cena tells Paul Heyman to shut up, because he agrees with him. Patton made the right call. Audible “Cena Sucks” chants, which makes Cena smile. Cena says the match had a WrestleMania feel, and that it ending in a draw was like ending the Super Bowl in a tie. Cena notes that respect is earned “by leaving no doubt” and after a long spiel asks for a rematch on Raw. Crowd obviously pops. Not like they’re going to say no.
Heyman notes that Punk has not arrived and declares himself to be the “Voice of the Voice of the Voiceless,” which is brilliant, but then is interrupted by Alberto Del Rio. Heyman looks about as confused as the viewers at home as Del Rio makes his way to the ring. ADR complains about his match not being fair in about as many ways as he can, which brings out Raw General Manager AJ. AJ says she is going to make a super main event, teaming Punk and Del Rio against Sheamus and John Cena. Winner gets their rematch for their chosen title. Cross your fingers it’s not Sheamus/ADR part way-too-many.
After the opening segment, Cole gives us a quick update on Jerry Lawler, who is making a swift recovery. Then Michael Cole is joined at the announce table by JBL and good ol’ JR. Jim Ross is sporting a goatee, possibly due to a transporter accident which has replaced him with his evil mirror universe double.
Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara head to the ring for a tag match with former WWE Tag Team Champions Epico and Primo. Epico and Primo apparently aren’t even deserving of a proper entrance, as they’re just waiting in the ring for Sin Cara and Rey to get there. Sin Cara and Rey Mysterio have been tagging a lot lately, victims of this new trend in WWE to just slap teams together based on whatever binding feature happens to be available.
As the match gets underway, JR notes that “business has picked up” in the tag team division, hitting his stride immediately by tossing out a trademark “Ross-ism.” The match is rather bland considering it features a pair of high flyers in Sin Cara and Rey Mysterio. Sin Cara picks up the victory with a Swanton bomb. After the match, Rey and Sin Cara are jumped by the Prime Time Players, who declare post-beatdown that they are out to “take what they want.” Seems AW’s assessment of the PTP being not unlike Kobe Bryant weren’t too far off the mark.
Following the match, Cole announces that tonight will see the debut of a new talk show segment in WWE, “Miz TV.” Miz seems to be getting something of a push lately, so we’ll see how this goes.
Layla heads to commentary for a match between Beth Phoenix and new Divas Champion Eve. The crowd is visibly shuffling out like this is intermission. The unfortunate thing about that is that the Divas division will never improve unless people give it a fair chance.
Unfortunately, this match justifies the crowd taking a break, as it is short and useless. Beth Phoenix takes the dive, and Eve has a moment with Layla which is probably building to a Diva’s title rematch. Throughout the short match, JBL complained about the “Jesse Ventura like conspiracy theories” regarding Kaitlyn’s injury and subsequent loss of her title shot the night before at Night of Champions. So while it seems Layla will be getting her rematch, at least Kaitlyn hasn’t been forgotten.
Up next is the ever-dreadful Brodus Clay, taking on Heath Slater. The poor One Man Band gets stomped while the portion of the crowd that didn’t take a break during the Divas match takes a break now. JBL earns some brownie points by absolutely slamming Brodus Clay throughout the match, stating that Clay needs to stop worrying about dancing and start worrying about championships. Clay ends his vicious beatdown with the Big Splash and brings some kids into the ring to dance with as per usual. JR notes that this is a moment this kids will remember their entire life. JBL responds that winning a championship would be a moment Clay would remember his entire life.
Miz TV debuts next. Miz compares his show to previous shows like Piper’s Pit and Edge’s Cutting Edge. Miz argues that his show will be superior because those superstars were never as controversial or charismatic as he is. He probably missed Edge’s live sex celebration on Raw all those years back.
Miz invites his first guest, Booker T, down to the ring and begins to grill him on his decisionmaking of late, but never let’s Booker respond. The crowd starts one of the loudest “Boring!” chants ever and JBL chimes in, saying he agrees with the folks in the audience, this segment is terrible. Booker cuts the segment short, stealing the mic from Miz and basically inviting Ryback to the ring. Miz runs, Ryback tears up the set, and we’re left to conclude that Ryback is in line for a shot at the Intercontinental Championship.
Cut to the back where CM Punk and Paul Heyman are chatting. John Matthews asks Punk about his upcoming match, which sends Punk into a rage. CM Punk asks what he has to do to get some respect and slaps the mic away, then storms off with Heyman following closely behind.
Santino heads to the ring for action as he will take on Mr. Money in the Bank, Dolph Ziggler. The match is just a comedy break, which is good because the Miz segment absolutely murdered the crowd’s enthusiasm. Crowd chants “Let’s go Ziggler!” as Ziggler humiliates the Milan Miracle. Following a brief bout, Ziggler picks up a dominant victory over the former US champ.
More in-ring action follows as the recently returned Wade Barrett heads out for a match on Raw. Wade will take on Justin Gabriel, his former Nexus and Corre teammate. During the match, the crowd fills the arena with “Bring Back Nexus” and “We Want Nexus” chants. Kudos to Michael Cole for at least acknowledging the crowd’s chants. Wade Barrett picks up the win with an incredibly stiff looking (and sounding) punch to Gabriel’s face. “That would have knocked out a horse,” says JBL.
Truth, Kofi, and Lil Jimmy in back with Jared from Subway. Yes. Jared from Subway is on WWE programming again. Jared is on Raw celebrating Subway’s birthday. Truth tells Jared that “Lil’ Jimmy has some great ideas for sandwiches,” which leads to a long pause as the imaginary Jimmy pitches his idea and Truth declares “Shazam! Now that’s some good eatin’ for a sandwich.” Damien Sandow pitches Jarred a sandwich as well, then Zack Ryder pitches a new Sandwich name: the “Woo Woo Woo, You Know It Sub.” The bit caps off as Ryback tells Jarred to, you guessed it, “Feed me more,” after which Jared hands him a sub, and Ryback grabs a second for good measure.
The entire segment is just lightning-fast punchline after punchline, and it is hard to admit that it was all in all a good, funny bit.
More backstage segments as Sheamus is in back with Cena. Cena seems preoccupied as Sheamus goes on and on about his recent accomplishments. Sheamus tells Cena that after they win, they’ll head down to the pub to get a few pints. As Sheamus walks away, Cena asks “Pints? He wants to get ice cream?” Ladies and gentlemen, your face of World Wrestling Entertainment, Mr. John Cena.
A quick cut to Kane and Bryan heading to the ring shouting “I AM THE TAG TEAM CHAMPION!” in back, as they defend their newly won Tag Team Championship next.
As the competitors head to the ring, the crowd goes absolutely nuts with the “Yes!” chants. Daniel Bryan is arguably the most over person on the roster not named John Cena or CM Punk. The match itself is a solid tag team outing which was dominated by the Kane and Bryan storyline, as the pair did more to undermine one another at every turn than to work as a team. The match ends when Kane nails Truth with the chokeslam and Bryan forces the tag to make Truth tap to the No-Lock.
After the match, Kane grabs both tag team titles, and the pair exchange shouts of “I am the tag team champions!” at one another until the crowd begins to chant “Hug it out!” After dragging it out for a bit, the pair hug to a huge pop, and Bryan uses the opportunity to steal one of the Tag Team Championship belts off of Kane. The entire bit leaves JBL and the announce crew dumbfounded.
Next up Randy Orton takes on Tensai. Tensai has definitely gone from monster heel to monster jobber in his short stay on the roster, and tonight just furthers that downfall. Orton manages to pull a passable match out of Tensai and picks up the with with the RKO.
Another cut backstage and Heyman and Punk are mumbling to one another that AJ is abusing her power. David Otunga breaks up the conversation and tells Heyman and Punk that his client, Alberto Del Rio, expects them to follow his lead. Punk reminds ADR he beat him for the WWE title at last year’s Survivor Series and the duo agree to a reluctant alliance heading into tonight’s main event.
One final undercard match before the main event as Damien Sandow takes on Zack Ryder in what was actually a very fun match and segment. Sandow received a good pop from the crowd as he told JR that “slobberknocker is not a word,” then proceeds to give the crowd a vocabulary lesson, dropping words such as temerity, ignoramus and miscreant on the crowd.Ryder breaks up the lesson and the crowd lets loose a big “Let’s go Ryder/Woo Woo Woo” chant. Sandow picks up the win with his neckbreaker after a very hard fought and entertaining match. Ryder may be losing but at least he’s getting TV time.
One to the main event as World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus makes his way to the ring. Small reaction for Sheamus, predominantly negative reaction for Cena. ADR makes his way to the ring, followed by Punk who gets a good reaction. Punk stalls the match holding his title up for an extended amount of time. JBL sings the praises of Punk, a far cry from the early days of Punk’s career when JBL was his first major challenge for the World Heavyweight Title.
The match ends when Cena picks up the victory following an Attitude Adjustment, but expect controversy as Punk’s foot was clearly on the bottom rope during the pinfall. Punk hassles the ref all the way to the back to the close of the show.
Although the show was at times torturously slow, last night’s Raw delivered a few positive moments. While little progress has been made in terms of key storyline developments (with the exception of Punk and Cena’s feud being given further reason to progress) the amount of action the midcard was allowed was a positive, and last night’s unspoken endorsement of both the developing Tag Team and Intercontinental divisions makes it seem that more opportunities will be opened up for superstars to succeed on more than just the main event level. Any event which undermines the “main event or bust” theme that seems to have been prevalent in WWE in recent years is a positive achievement for the company and the sport as a whole.

WWE Night Of Champions 2012 Results : What It Means ??

WWE Night Of Champions PPV Opener:
The show begins with an elaborate video package previewing tonight’s show. They make sure to put emphasis on the fact that every title will be up for grab’s tonight.
The pyro hits as we head into the arena. Michael Cole welcomes us to the show. He begins the evening with an update on Jerry Lawler’s condition. He speaks about the heart attack from Monday, including the fact that they performed 15 minutes of CPR on him, which ultimately saved his life. He mentions Lawler is still recovering, but he’s in good spirits, cracking jokes and thanking the fans for their support and concern. Cole closes by saying Lawler will be going home to Memphis this week. JBL is brought out to fill in for Lawler, calling the action tonight with Cole for the PPV viewing audience.
WWE Intercontinental Title: The Miz (c) vs. Sin Cara vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Cody Rhodes
The Miz comes out first with a microphone in his hand. He says he’s filing an official complaint against Booker T for him being the only man who has to defend his title tonight against three challengers. Rey Mysterio interupts him before he can finish his promo. Out next is Cody Rhodes, followed by Sin Cara. Our first match of the evening is officially underway. Everyone will be in the ring for this one. The bell rings and Cody and Cara go at it, with Cody tossing Cara to the floor. Rhodes and Miz try to take out Mysterio, but they’re taken out with a double cross body by Cara. Cara and Mysterio clear the ring and stare each other down, but Miz pulls Mysterio from the ring. Cody and Miz double team Cara, stomping away at him. Miz holds Cara so Cody can get a shot, but when Cody tries to reciprocate, Cara is able to reverse things with a headscissors. Cara sends Cody from the ring before taking Miz out as well with a nice arm drag. Cody charges at Mysterio but ends up thrown out of the ring. Cara and Mysterio match up, trading kicks before Cara hits a hurricanrana. Rey goes for one of his own and Cara shoulders him, but Rey is able to connect anyway. Rey goes for the pin but it’s broken up. Miz stomps away at Rey while Cody focuses on Cara. Cody hits a front suplex on Cara and Miz blasts Rey with a running knee. Cody hits Cara with a punch and teases a pin, Miz goes to break it up. Miz and Cody square off, trading quick blows. Cara sends Mysterio into the ring, but runs into a drop toe hold into the middle turnbuckle. Mysterio begins heading to the top, but he’s stopped by a kick to the top of the head from Cara. Cara heads up after Mysterio, but he’s pulled away by Rhodes who hits him with the disaster kick, but Cara kicks out at two. Cody heads up after Rey, trying for a superplex, but it’s broken up by Miz, who powerbombs Rhodes while he superplexes Rey. Rey tries to pin both men, but to no avail. Miz picks up Mysterio, but eats a kick to the chest. Mysterio slides to the outside and Miz ends up eating a springboard missile dropkick that sends him to the outside. Cara hits a suicide dive to take out Miz while Mysterio hits a hurricanrana to send Rhodes into the barricade before hitting a flying seated senton from the apron. Cara sends Miz back into the ring and hits a slingshot body press, but it’s not enough to keep Miz down for two. Sin Cara pulls out one of his masks and attempts to put it on Rhodes but Miz catches him from behind to stop him. Miz goes for a powerbomb on Sin Cara but Cara slips the mask on Miz. Rhodes tries for a Cross Rhodes on Cara but Miz, who can’t see due to the mask, hits the SCF on Rhodes. He pins Rhodes for the 1-2-3.
Winner and STILL WWE Intercontinental Champion: The Miz

Backstage: Prime Time Players, Eve, Kaitlyn Attacked
Backstage, The Prime Time Players are shown complaining to Eve about what happened with AJ on Raw this past Monday. Eve runs off and she finds Kaitlyn, who has apparently been attacked. Kaitlyn appears to be unable to walk, and Eve says she’ll get her match, but not tonight. She is in need of medical attention. Eve and a trainer help Kaitlyn walk off.
WWE Tag-Team Titles: Kofi Kingston & R-Truth (c) vs. Daniel Bryan & Kane
Bryan and Kane bicker about who will start for their team. Kane ends up starting. Kofi starts for his team. Kofi kicks away at Kane’s leg, and Kane sends Kofi over the top rope. Kofi skins the cat and hits Kane with a big dropkick. He tags in Truth who goes for a cross body but it caught by Kane. Kofi hits a dropkick to Truth’s back to take down Kane. Kane is able to fight back, bringing things over to make the tag to Bryan. Bryan kicks at Truth, screaming no the whole time. Bryan sends Truth across the ring, but runs into an arm drag. Truth is able to make the tag, and Kofi comes in with a big cross body for a two count. Later in the match, Kane tags in Bryan who sets up Truth for a low dropkick from Kane. Bryan tags in and Kane tries to send Bryan into the corner for a dropkick to Truth. Bryan misses and Truth falls from the ring. Kane helps Bryan up, but Bryan shoves him, mad at the error. Shoving from both men ensues, and Bryan pushes Kane’s face. Bryan tells Kane to wait, and says they have to wait, saying they need to hug it out. They finally do hug it out, to a big pop from the crowd. Kingston takes out Kane with a baseball slide, then takes out Bryan with a front flip over the top rope to the floor. Kofi sends Bryan into the ring, and follows with a springboard, but Bryan catches him with the No lock. Truth breaks it up, but Kane pulls Truth out to the floor. Bryan hits Kofi with a corner dropkick, and Kane tags himself in. Kane heads to the top and Bryan argues with him. Kane ends up hitting Bryan, so Bryan runs into Kane, knocking him off the top rope onto Kofi. Kane pins Kofi and gets the three-count.
Winners and NEW WWE Tag-Team Champions: Daniel Bryan & Kane

Backstage: Booker T, Teddy Long & Eve
Backstage, Booker T and Teddy Long talk about Bryan and Kane winning the tag-titles. Eve comes in and claims Kaitlyn has no chance of wrestling Layla tonight. Long says every title must be defended tonight. Eve says no other Diva has earned a shot. Booker says Eve earned one when she beat Kaitlyn two weeks ago. Booker gives Eve the shot, as long as she’s ready. Eve said she’d muster up the courage for the good of the company. Long seems skeptical. Booker seems oblivious.
WWE U.S. Title: Antonio Cesaro (c) vs. Zack Ryder
Cesaro is out first, with Aksana. Aksana has Cesaro say the word “unfair” in English, Italian, German, Swiss and French. He continues to complain, but Zack Ryder’s music interupts him. Cesaro takes Ryder down to the mat right away. Antonio locks in a front face lock, but Ryder escapes and hits an arm drag. Cesaro comes back with a side headlock, before hitting a big shoulderblock. Antonio runs into a big flapjack from Ryder which is good enough for a two count. Cesaro comes back with snake eyes. Cesaro stomps down on Ryder’s misection, getting another two count. Cesaro hits a suplex, but still can’t keep Ryder down. Cesaro locks in a cravat, but Ryder breaker it and the two trade right hands. Cesaro hits the pop up European uppercut, and it’s amazing, but it only keeps Ryder down for two, Cesaro stomps away at Ryder in the corner. Cesaro looks like he’s going for a neckbreaker, but just holds Ryder on his back. Ryder fights out and slams Cesaro face first into the canvas. Cesaro rolls out to the apron and slams Ryder’s head into the turnbuckle. He heads to the top, but he’s stopped by Ryder. Ryder heads up after him and hits a top rope hurricanrana. Ryder goes for the broski boot, but Aksana pulls Cesaro from the ring. Cesaro eventually goes back into the ring, he hits a big European uppercut and the Neutralizer to pin Ryder for the 1-2-3.
Winner and STILL WWE U.S. Champion: Antonio Cesaro
Backstage: Alberto Del Rio, David Otunga & Ricardo Rodriguez
Backstage, Alberto Del Rio and David Otunga are shown. Ricardo Rodriguez walks in without his neck brace on. Both guys are mad at him for not wearing it. Otunga calls him stupid. He and Otunga walk away and Rodriguez puts the brace back on.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Randy Orton
Ziggler backs Orton into the corner, but they both push each other around the ring. Ziggler is able to take Orton down to the mat, and avoid something, so he immediately gloats. Another lock up and Orton clamps on a side headlock. Ziggler pushes him off, but eats a shoulder block. Ziggler gets up, only to catch a big clothesline. Orton stomps away at Dolph before hitting him with a big uppercut. Ziggler catches Orton with a kick to the chest, and takes him down to the mat for a two count. Ziggler punches away at Orton’s neck before hitting him with a big elbow to the back of the head. Ziggler rolls out to the apron. Orton tries for the suspension DDT, but Ziggler fights out and rolls him up for two. Ziggler tries for the rocker dropper, but Orton counters with a powerbomb. Orton pins Ziggler for two. Orton drags Ziggler into the corner and seats him on the top rope before hitting him with a couple of big rights. Orton tries for a superplex, but Ziggler is able to fight him off. Orton is able to grab Ziggler’s head and snap his throat across the top rope for yet another two count. Ziggler stomps away at Orton’s chest before hitting him with a series of elbow drops that puts Orton down for two. Ziggler is able to hit a DDT out of nowhere which is good for another two count. Ziggler climbs up to the top rope and waits for Orton to stand. Orton is able to crotch Ziggler, and he hits him with a couple of rights before heading up after him. Orton hits a top rope superplex for a nearfall. Orton tosses Ziggler over the barricade and uses the guard rail for the suspension DDT, usually performed with the middle rope. Orton drags Ziggler back into the ring, and he goes for the pin, but Ziggler puts his foot on the rope. Orton tries for the RKO, but Ziggler counters with a roll up. Ziggler is able to lock on the sleeper hold, but Orton throws him off. Orton hits an RKO for the three count.
Winner: Randy Orton
WWE Divas Title: Layla (c) vs. Eve Torres
Layla rolls up Eve for a quick two count. Another lock up and Eve locks in a head lock, taking Layla down to the mat. Layla counters into a head scissors, and takes Eve down with an arm drag. Another lock up and Eve works over Layla’s arm, but Layla is able to clamp on a head lock and hit a big shoulder block. Layla and Eve trade roll ups before Layla puts on another head lock before hitting a low dropkick. Eve sends Layla into the corner hard before choking her against the middle rope. Eve sits on the top and clamps on another rear chin lock. She kicks Layla down to the mat before going for the pin. Layla comes back with a big DDT, and a dropkick to the side of the face. Layla takes Eve down to the mat, but misses her corner splash. Eve hits a neckrbeaker, and pins Layla.
Winner and NEW WWE Divas Champion: Eve Torres

Backstage: Daniel Bryan, Kane & A.J.
Daniel Bryan is shown backstage, still celebrating his win and saying that he’s the Tag Team Champions. He runs into his therapist, and Kane comes along doing the same thing. Both men argue about who is the Tag Team Champions. AJ comes in and screams that this is enough. She says she got their doctor to come here, and they won the titles, and they’re still mad at each other. She asks what’s wrong with them. Dr. Shelby asks is Daniel wants to say anything to Kane. Daniel says congratulations. Kane refuses to do anything, so Bryan asks where he’s going. Bryan says that’s why he’s the tag team champions. Kane comes in and dumps Gatorade all over everyone and says he’s going to Disneyland, and he’s the Tag Team Champions.
World Heavyweight Title: Sheamus (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio
Both guys come out. Before the match begins, however, Booker T comes out. He says he’s concluded his investigation. He says the Brogue Kick is a dangerous move, but when you sign up to be a WWE Superstar, there are risks involved. Booker says the Brogue Kick is officially reinstated. Otunga is up on the apron to confer with Del Rio, and he’s blasted with a Brogue kick. Del Rio hits Sheamus with a shoulder block, and then he bails to the outside. Del Rio confers with Ricardo before heading back into the ring. Sheamus fights Del Rio in the corner before being thrown across the ring. Sheamus comes back with a neckbreaker for two. Del Rio head butts Sheamus before kicking him in the ribs hard. Del Rio clamps on a front face lock, but Sheamus is able to fight out of it. Sheamus runs into a kick to the gut, and eats a boot to the back of the head, but it’s not enough to keep him down. Del Rio launches Sheamus into the ring post shoulder first before yanking at Sheamus’ arm, then kicking at it. Del Rio heads to the top and leaps off with a flying strike that puts Sheamus down for a two count. Del Rio locks in another submission while ties up in the ropes for more leverage. He heads up to the top, but jumps right into a big double axe handle from Sheamus. Sheamus hits another double axe, and another before burying his shoulder in Del Rio’s midsection. Del Rio tries to send Sheamus head first into the turnbuckle, but Sheamus reverses it. He pulls Del Rio back against the ropes and lays in with huge clubbing blows to the chest. Sheamus tries for white noise, but Del Rio drops down and hits a backstabber for two. Del Rio stomps at Sheamus, but when he picks him up, Sheamus hits white noise. Sheamus heads to the corner and psyches himself up. Del Rio attacks the shoulder, and kicks him in the gut. Del Tio tries for the arm breaker, but Sheamus counters and tries for the cloverleaf. Del Rio is able to fight out of it. Sheamus charges Del Rio, but ends up tied up in the ropes. Del Rio kicks at Sheamus’ bad arm. Sheamus heads back into the ring. Sheamus shoulders Del Rio, but Del Rio hits double knees to Sheamus’ arm. Sheamus tries for the Brogue kick, but Del Rio is able to counter into the cross arm breaker. Sheamus struggles for the ropes, and he’s able to make it to break the hold. Del Rio misses the flying kick in the corner, and he walks right into the Brogue kick. 1-2-3. Sheamus retains.
Winner and STILL World Heavyweight Champion: Sheamus

WWE Title: CM Punk (c) vs. John Cena
Paul Heyman is in the ring. He says although he’s from N.Y., he’s just like everyone in Boston. He’s here to witness history as CM Punk is on his 302nd day straight as WWE Champion. Out comes the champion. CM Punk enters the ring. Out next is Cena, in his new pink gear. Our WWE Championship match is now underway. Punk and Cena lock up and the two fight into the corner. Punk and Cena fight around the ring and down to the mat, but neither man gains an advantage. There’s a stalemate as they soak in the cheers for both men. Punk locks on a headlock. Cena pushes him off, but Punk catches himself in the ropes. Punk hits a couple of elbows to the back of Cena’s head before sending him into the corner hard. Punk heads up on the corner but Cena catches him on his shoulders. Punk is able to put Cena down with a DDT for two. Punk hits Cena with elbows to the heart, and he pins the challenger for another two count. Punk waits for Cena to stand, and when he does he sends himself through the ropes, wiping out Cena. Punk sends Cena back into the ring after staring down Cena’s father in the crowd. Punk plays to the crowd, and Cena hits a baseball slide before sending Punk out into the crowd. In the ring, Cena tries for an AA, but Punk fights out and kicks Cena in the head. Punk locks in a camel clutch, and Cena struggles to his feet, with Punk on his back. Punk fights back with elbows to Cena’s neck, that takes him to the mat. Punk hits Cena with a big elbow and a series of right hands that’s good for another two count. Cena tries for a belly to back suplex. but Punk counters, then hits two clotheslines. Cena comes back with a clothesline of his own that’s good for a two count. Cena calls for the five knuckle shuffle, but Punk puts his boot up to block Cena. Punk heads out to the apron and springboards from the top rope, but Cena catches him and rolls through, standing up and shouldering Punk. Punk hangs on to the ropes, so Cena drops him out to the floor. Cena dives through the ropes to the outside to take out Punk. Cena brings things back into the ring where he hits the belly to back suplex. Cena calls for the five knuckle shuffle, but again Punk counters, this time locking in the anaconda vice. Cena fights out and applies the STF. Punk refuses to tap out. Punk eventually fights his way out of the hold and he puts on a crossface. Cena stands up, still in the hold and slams Punk down to break it. Punk and Cena trade rights and kicks in the middle of the ring. Punk gets the upper hand with a back kick. He hits the running knee in the corner and follows it up with a bulldog. Punk heads straight to the top and hits the top rope elbow drop, pinning Cena for a two count. Punk calls for the G2S, letting Cena get up and shouldering him. Cena counters into the STF and Punk screams in pain. Punk gets to the ropes, forcing Cena to break the hold. Out of nowhere, Punk hits the Go To Sleep. He tries to pin Cena, but Cena kicks out at two. Punk pulls Cena up to his feet and slaps his in the face. Punk shoulders Cena, Cena reverses and shoulders Punk. Punk fights out but is put down to the mat. Cena hits the five knuckle shuffle and follows up with the AA, but Punk won’t stay down for three. Cena heads up to the top rope and tries for the leg drop, but Punk avoids it. Punk kicks Cena in the side of the head, but Cena still will not stay down. Punk again hits the Go To Sleep, but Cena again refuses to stay down for the three count. Punk seems discouraged. He yells at Cena to get up on his feet. Punk hits Cena with the Rock Bottom, but Cena still manages to kick out. Punk looks very distraught this time. Punk walks right into an Attitude Adjustment from Cena, but he kicks out at two during the pin attempt. Cena brings Punk up to the top turnbuckle. Punk fights Cena off, sending him down to the mat below. Cena comes up quick, however, and nails Punk with a German Suplex off the top. He holds on and gets the 1-2-3. New champion.
Winner and NEW WWE Champion: John Cena
Not so fast…Cena is celebrating with the belt but the referee takes it away. The announcer reveals that both men’s shoulders were pinned to the mat, so the match is a draw. Punk holds his title and seems happy. Cena is pleading with the ref. Cena turns around and Punk blasts him with the belt. Punk stands over Cena, holding his belt high in the air. Paul Heyman helps Punk to the back as we head off air.
Winner and STILL WWE Champion: CM Punk

9/10/12 WWE Monday Night RAW Results

WWE Monday Night RAW Results 9/10/12
By Ankit Singh


- Tonight's WWE RAW opens up from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Justin Roberts is in the ring and he introduces WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart to a big pop from the crowd.

The crowd finally calms down so Bret can speak. Bret says last time he was in Montreal was one of the darkest days but also one of the proudest. Bret thanks the Montreal fans. Cult of Personality hits and out comes WWE Champion CM Punk.

Punk talks about Bret's book and says he doesn't have the ego to every write a book about himself. Punk asks what if he would have wrestled Bret at the Survivor Series instead of Shawn Michaels. Bret says it wouldn't have mattered. Bret says the fans know Bret would have tied Punk up like a pretzel in the Sharpshooter. Punk says he doesn't believe Bret and Bret doesn't even believe himself. Punk says he is the best. He wouldn't have needed Vince McMahon to screw anyone for him. Punk says Vince would have never screwed Bret, the precious Attitude era would have never been born and he would have jumped ship to WCW so WWE would be dead by now. Bret mocks Punk's line and says he's the best there is, was and ever will be. Punk is amazed that Bret still calls himself that. Punk takes a shot at Jerry Lawler. Bret says at least Lawler never walked out of the ring like a coward. Bret shows us footage from last week when Punk laid out Lawler and took the night off.

They also show the footage of Punk driving off with Paul Heyman. Punk says he was in his hometown and returned to the arena to get some things he forgot when he saw John Cena out there. Punk wonders if Cena is in the back watching right now. Punk gets in Bret's face and wonders if Cena is going to make the save for Bret tonight. They start arguing about respect now. Punk brings up that he's been WWE Champion longer than Bret ever was. Punk says on Sunday he will cement his legacy as greatest WWE Champion of all-time. Punks says Bret is over hyped and over rated. Punk says on Sunday he will put Cena to sleep. Bret makes a joke about Punk putting the fans to sleep and this upsets him. Punk says he is going to beat Cena into an empty shell of a man, just like Bret is. Punk drops the mic and exits the ring as the crowd chants "asshole" at him. Punk raises the belt up and screams best in the world as his music plays and he heads up the ramp.

- Still to come tonight, Bret will interview Cena in the ring. We go to commercial.

- The Twitter poll for tonight will let fans pick the opponent for CM Punk - Brodus Clay, Randy Orton or Jerry Lawler. The hashtag options are #PunkBrodus, #PunkLawler and #PunkOrton.

The Miz and Antonio Cesaro vs. Kofi Kingston and R-Truth

We go to the ring and out come the WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston and R-Truth. Out next comes WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz followed by his partner United States Champion Antonio Cesaro with Aksana. Aksana introduces Cesaro and he says "prestige" in 5 different languages.

Kofi and Miz start things out. Kofi takes control and tags in Kofi for some double teaming. Cesaro comes in but the champs clean house. Kofi leaps off Truth's back and takes out the other two on the floor as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Cesaro is in control of Truth. Miz comes in and drops Truth for a pin attempt. Miz continues and hits the big running clothesline in the corner. Miz goes to the top and comes down with a big shot for 2. Truth turns it around with a dropkick to the jaw. Kofi tags in as does Cesaro. Kofi unloads with kicks, a dropkick and a big right hand. Kofi hits the Boom Drop. Kofi ends up with a crossbody off the top for 2 as Miz breaks the pin. Truth dumps Miz but gets sent tot he floor by Cesaro. Cesaro rolls Kofi up for 2. Kofi connects with Trouble in Paradise on Cesaro for the win.

Winners: Kofi Kingston and R-Truth

- We see a replay from last week where Sheamus hit Ricardo Rodriguez with a Brogue Kick. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler talk about how Booker T came to ban the Brogue Kick on SmackDown. We get footage from Friday's show.

- Sheamus is backstage talking with Bret Hart as we go back to commercial.

- We see footage from earlier today at WWE headquarters. Sheamus is in a room with his lawyer, David Otunga, Ricardo Rodriguez and some other legal types. Sheamus tells a joke and Otunga gets upset. Otunga grills Sheamus about using the Brogue Kick and using it on Ricardo Rodriguez. Sheamus admits he did and says he would do it again. Otunga has a photo of Sheamus kicking referee Chad Patton earlier in the year. Otunga goes on with the deposition but Sheamus is getting bored. Sheamus ends up taking out the camera and singing a song. Pretty pointless segment. Still to come tonight, Otunga vs. Sheamus.

- Cole plugs the Twitter poll for Punk's opponent. Back to commercial.

Eve Torres, Kaitlyn and Layla vs. Beth Phoenix, Alicia Fox and Natalya

Back from commercial and out comes Kaitlyn, Eve Torres and WWE Divas Champion Layla. Eve is trying to play nice and be friends as they head to the ring. Their opponents are out next - Beth Phoenix, Alicia Fox and Natalya.

Kaitlyn locks up with Beth to start the match. Beth rams her back in the corner and elbows her in the face. Kaitlyn turns it around with shoulder thrusts. Kaitlyn counters with a clothesline and a shoulder off the ropes. Kaitlyn hits an uppercut and Beth tags in Natalya. They double team Kaitlyn and Natalya covers for 2. Natalya slaps Kaitlyn and Alicia kicks her in the back. Natalya with another slam and pin attempt. Alicia tags in now.

Alicia with a suplex and a pin. Alicia gets hung up in the corner and in comes Layla. Layla unloads on Alicia and hits a crossbody for 2. Layla kicks Alicia in the face and Eve tags herself in. Eve comes in and kicks Alicia before hitting the neckbreaker for the win.

Winner: Eve, Layla and Kaitlyn

- After the match, Eve celebrates with Layla and Kaitlyn but they're bothered by her stealing the win. Cole and Lawler plug Layla vs. Kaitlyn for Night of Champions.

- RAW General Manager AJ Lee is backstage when CM Punk walks in. He's upset that he has a match tonight and John Cena doesn't. Punk also isn't happy that the fans are picking his opponent tonight. Punk taunts her. AJ says things could be worse. She could make him face Sheamus. She says since he walked out on the people last week, they will pick his fate this week. She walks off and Punk turns around to a smiling Brodus Clay. Back to commercial.

CM Punk vs. Randy Orton

Back from the break and out comes WWE Champion CM Punk to the ring. Michael Cole stands up and announces Punk's opponent - Randy Orton. Orton comes out to a big pop.

The bell rings and they lock up. Punk drops Orton first with a shoulder. They lock up again and Punk with another shoulder. Orton comes back with a big hip toss and sends Punk to the corner. Orton with a headlock now. Punk fights out with knees in the corner. Punk kicks Orton down and stands on him. Punk stomps and hits a backbreaker for a 1 count. Punk with another headlock now. Orton fights out and takes Punk to the corner. Orton goes for a RKO but Punk slides out and goes to the floor. Punk starts walking up the ramp as the referee counts. Orton chases him up the ramp and lays him out. Orton fights Punk back to the ring now.

Punk drops Orton over the top coming back in the ring and Orton lands on the floor. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and Punk is working Orton over. Punk with another pin attempt. Punk scoop slams Orton and drops another leg before another 2 count. Punk goes up top for the big elbow drop but Orton kicks the ropes. Orton with right hands while Punk sits up top. Orton climbs up for a superplex and nails it. They trade shots from their knees in the middle of the ring now.

Orton with two clotheslines and a big back drop. Orton goes for the draping DDT but Punk kicks him in the side of the head. Punk springboards in with a clothesline for 2. Punk calls for GTS and waits for Orton to get up. Orton fights out and Punk blocks the RKO. Orton hits the backbreaker and covers for 2. Orton takes Punk back to the apron and hits the draping DDT. Orton readies for the RKO when Dolph Ziggler runs in for the DQ.

Winner by DQ: Randy Orton

- After the bell, Orton powerslams Ziggler and waits for him to get up. Punk attacks but Orton slams him also. Orton waits on Punk to get up but Ziggler attacks him from behind. Punk and Ziggler beat Orton down until Jerry Lawler rushes in for the save. Lawler is in his gear because he was an option to wrestle earlier. Orton and Lawler clear the ring and take the fight to the floor as we go to commercial.

Randy Orton and Jerry Lawler vs. CM Punk and Dolph Ziggler

Back from the break and Orton is in control of Ziggler in the ring. During the break, AJ Lee made the tag match. Vickie Guerrero is at ringside now. Orton fights back and takes Ziggler down. Lawler comes in and hits Ziggler with a dropkick. Lawler with the right hand from the ropes. Lawler hits a second fist and covers Ziggler for 2.

Ziggler dropkicks Lawler and turns it around. Ziggler with an elbow drop and a pin attempt. Ziggler with a headlock as he taunts Orton. Ziggler shoves Lawler over and struts around him. Ziggler with another elbow for 2. Lawler finally hits a backdrop on Ziggler and breaks free. Orton tags in and unloads on Ziggler with clotheslines and a slam. Orton goes for the draping DDT but Ziggler backdrops him to the floor. Paul Heyman comes walking down the ramp. He has a private conversation with Punk at ringside.

Vickie screams at Punk and Heyman about a match being in progress. They ignore her and continue their conversation. Heyman takes the WWE Title and hands it to Punk. We hear them talking about good restaurants in Montreal. The match continues with Ziggler rolling Orton up for 2. Orton hits the RKO and covers for the win.

Winners: Randy Orton and Jerry Lawler

- After the match, Punk and Heyman walk off together, still having their conversation.

- Still to come tonight, Bret Hart will interview John Cena. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and Matt Striker approaches Paul Heyman and CM Punk backstage. Striker asks about their relationship and Punk says he's a Paul Heyman guy.

- We get a sentimental look back at the hugging between Kane and Daniel Bryan last week.

- Kane is backstage with Daniel Bryan. Bryan says he heard Kane wanted to say something. Kane heard the same thing about Bryan. Dr. Shelby, the anger management teacher, appears and then AJ walks in. AJ and the instructor got together and brought them here. Shelby has something planned that might save Kane and Bryan or ruin them. We go back to commercial.

- Back from the break and Heath Slater is in the ring talking about Zack Ryder. Slater wants his rematch. Ryder appears on the big screen and introduces Slater's opponent.

Ryback vs. Heath Slater

Ryback makes his way out to the ring as Slater looks on.

The bell rings and Ryback sends Slater out to the floor. Slater comes back in and gets shoved to the mat. Slater with a right hand but Ryback responds with a bigger right hand. Slater fights back and tries for a weak pin attempt. Slater with kicks that just upset Ryback. Another pin attempt by Slater. Slater talks trash and Ryback runs over him with a clothesline. Ryback hits the front slam and then the powerbomb before Shellshocked for the win.

Winner: Ryback

- AJ has called Darren Young and Titus O'Neil into her office. She says there's been a mistake - they aren't the #1 contenders to the tag team titles. AJ says they haven't beaten every team but they will get a chance to tonight. The new team is Kane and Daniel Bryan. Back to commercial.

Kane and Daniel Bryan vs. Titus O'Neil and Darren Young

We go to the ring and out first comes Daniel Bryan. Kane is out next followed by their opponents, Titus O'Neil and Darren Young.

Kane and Bryan argue to start the match but Kane starts off with Titus. Titus goes in but Kane clotheslines him and takes it to the corner. Kane tags in Bryan. Bryan with kicks to Titus in the corner. Bryan ducks a clothesline and goes for a roll up but it's blocked. Young tags himself in and drops Bryan for two pin attempts in a row. Titus tags back in and they double team Bryan for another pin attempt. Titus scoop slams Bryan and works him over some more.

They keep Bryan in their corner with more double teaming and 2 counts. Titus tags in and suplexes Young onto Bryan. Titus taunts Kane and chokes Bryan on the ropes. Bryan fights back with kicks and an uppercut. Titus cuts him off with a backbreaker for a 2 count. Titus yells at Bryan to get up but stomps away some more. Titus with a headlock now. Young comes back in and goes at it with Bryan. Bryan tries for a comeback but Young takes him back to the mat with a headlock. Young with a knee drop and another headlock. Bryan finally fights out with kicks and suplexes Young.

Bryan goes to the top for a headbutt but misses. Young takes Bryan back to the mat. Something has been going on at ringside. Jerry Lawler is no longer on commentary and the fans were distracted for several minutes. Cole was also quiet for a minute or two. The match goes on and Kane ends up chokeslamming Bryan on top of Young for the win.

Winners and New #1 Contenders: Kane and Daniel Bryan

- We get a look at earlier tonight where CM Punk confronted Bret Hart. Still to come tonight, Bret will interview Cena. Back to commercial.

Alberto Del Rio vs. Tyson Kidd

Back from the break and Tyson Kidd and Alberto Del Rio is up next. Ricardo Rodriguez watches from ringside and he's still wearing the neck brace. They go back and forth for several minutes and Del Rio gets the win.

Winner: Alberto Del Rio

- After the match, Del Rio cuts a promo on Night of Champions.

- We go ringside to a concerned Michael Cole. Cole confirms that Jerry Lawler passed out at ringside several minutes ago and is receiving medal attention backstage. Cole says they are performing CPR backstage as we speak and there will be an update later. Cole is very shaken up as we go back to commercial.

Sheamus vs. David Otunga

Back from the break and out comes Sheamus. Cole is quiet as they show graphics on the screen with no commentary. David Otunga is out next.

The match starts and there's no commentary. Otunga takes control and taunts Sheamus, slapping him. Sheamus gets upset and unloads on Otunga, dropping knees and kicking him out of the ring. Sheamus with the forearms on the apron and the Texas Cloverleaf for the submission win. There was no commentary the entire match.

Winner: Sheamus

- After the match, we get a glimpse of Cole sitting at ringside. Sheamus comes back to the ring and lays Otunga out with a Brogue Kick. AJ Lee comes out but is quickly interrupted by Booker T. Booker is upset at Sheamus using the banned move. Booker announces that if Sheamus chooses to use the move before his investigation is over, then he will be stripped of the World Heavyweight Title.

- Rey Mysterio is backstage talking with Bret Hart as we go back to commercial.

- Back from the break and we get a look at what happened with Kane and Daniel Bryan. There's still no voiceovers done. We see a Tout video from Kofi Kingston and R-Truth. They're ready for Kane and Bryan at Night of Champions.

- Bryan and Kane walk into a room where Shelby is backstage. They argue about the match and winning the #1 contendership.

- We get graphics hyping the Night of Champions matches.

- We go back to a shaken up Cole at ringside. He says this is not part of tonight's entertainment. Cole says Lawler has been taken to a local hospital and is receiving oxygen. Cole adds that Lawler is breathing on his own but it's an extremely serious situation. Cole says out of respect, there will be no more commentary tonight.

Rey Mysterio vs. Cody Rhodes

We go to commercial as Rey Mysterio makes his way out to the ring.

Back from the break and out comes Mysterio's opponent Cody Rhodes. They go back and forth until Cody hits Rey with several knees to the gut. Cody with a knee to the face and a 2 count. Cody continues the attack until Rey dumps him out to the floor. Rey runs the apron and hits a head scissors on the floor.

They come back in and Cody argues with the referee about the count. Cody stomps away. Cody charges in the corner but Rey moves and he hits his shoulder. Rey with another takedown and the bulldog for 2. Rey with a big kick to the face and another pin attempt. Rey goes to the top for a senton. Cody catches him in a powerbomb attempt but Rey slides out. Rey dropkicks Cody into the ropes. The Miz runs down and Rey kicks him off the apron. Cody takes advantage and hits Cross Rhodes for the win.

Winner: Cody Rhodes

- After the match, The Miz enters the ring and grabs Rey. Cody stops him and drops Miz with Cross Rhodes. Cody grabs the Intercontinental Title and raises it high in the air. Cody throws the belt on Miz and leaves.

- We see John Cena walking backstage as we go to commercial.

- We come back to Cole at ringside. He goes over what happened to Lawler again. Cole reports that Lawler is more responsive but is being held in an isolated emergency room area awaiting a CT scan. Back to a quick commercial.

- We come right back and out comes WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart to the ring. Bret introduces the man that will face CM Punk on Sunday - John Cena.

Cena thanks Bret for the opportunity to be interviewed. Bret says he sees a lot of himself in Cena and a lot of the old Shawn Michaels in Punk. Cena gets boos from the crowd when he goes to speak. A "you can't wrestle" chant breaks out. Cena admits he couldn't even lace Bret's boots. Cena says Punk is nothing but an insecure dude who has to always tell you how good he is. Cena says HBK earned respect because he stood for something. Bret asks Cena what he's going to do to shut Punk up. Bret calls Punk a phony. Punk appears and comes walking to the ramp. Punk has a problem with Bret calling him a phony. Cena chimes in and calls Punk a phony also. Cena says Punk can either stay up there or come to the ring.

Punk calls Cena the biggest phony in WWE history. Punk walks to the ring and enters while knocking Cena and Hart. Punk says you can't compare him to the old or the new Shawn Michaels because he is better than Michaels. Austin asks Bret if he remembers the hillbilly he made pass out at WrestleMania 13, Steve Austin. Punk says he's better than him too. Punk gets in Cena's face and says he's better than The Rock too. Punk says he did in one night what Cena couldn't do in an entire calendar year. Punk says he's the best wrestler, the best talker, the best technician, the best brawler. Punk says this because he is this and that makes him anything but a phony, he says.

Cena says Punk has been WWE Champion for 300 days and for 300 days the title has been irrelevant. Cena says Punk has watched main events pass him by. Cena says Punk thinks there is a conspiracy against him but really there is no him. Cena says Punk has been here for years but his biggest night was when his mic was cut. Cena says the only change Punk wanted was for him to be a star. Cena says Punk doesn't even know who CM Punk is. Cena goes on and talks in French. Punk rips him for it and things get intense. Punk draws back at Bret and Cena stops him. Cena takes off his shirt and readies to fight. Punk goes at Bret again but Bret drops him with a right hand, sending the WWE Champion out to the floor. Cena and Bret celebrate as Bret's music plays.

- We go to Michael Cole. He says Jerry Lawler's condition has stabilized, he is breathing on his own and his heart is beating on its own. Cole goes over what happened to Lawler earlier tonight. Cole reiterates that Lawler's condition has stabilized. Lawler is being prepared for a CT scan of his head and chest. Cole asks for thoughts and prayers. We see Cena and Bret celebrating at ringside as RAW goes off the air.

> 09/03/2012 : RAW Results : Punk quest's for Respect leads him Heyman

RAW LIVE Results (03 September 2012)

- The 2012 Labor Day WWE RAW kicks off with a look back at Jerry Lawler and WWE Champion CM Punk on last week's show. We see their in-ring encounter and then the steel cage match where AJ Lee confirmed Punk vs. John Cena for Night of Champions. They show Punk's post-match attack on Lawler and Cena trying to make the save.

- We're live from the Allstate Arena in Chicago. Michael Cole shows us pre-RAW footage where he came out to the announce table. Jerry Lawler's music played but Lawler did not come out. Backstage cameras cut to Lawler and CM Punk brawling backstage. Officials separated the two but they broke free and Lawler ran into a big boot. We go to the RAW opening video.

- Justin Roberts is in the ring to introduce the World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and out he comes.

Sheamus takes the mic and talks about Chicago. Sheamus says it's time for Alberto Del Rio's party to end. He goes on but is interrupted by WWE Champion CM Punk. Punk comes out, still in jeans and a t-shirt, to a big pop from the hometown crowd. Punk raises the WWE Title belt on the stage and gets the crowd hyped some more. The crowd starts chanting his name when the music stops.

Punk tells Sheamus not to come out and try to talk to his hometown. The crowd pops. Punk says they can't relate to a guy like Sheamus but they can relate to a guy like him because he's from here. Punk asks how everyone is doing and says what we saw from earlier was him beating up Jerry Lawler. Punk says the cameras did not catch Lawler attacking him from behind. Punk says there is only one king in Chicago and when you come at the king, you better not miss. Punk says Lawler got what he deserved, Chicago style. Punk says last week, he decided to teach Lawler a lesson in respect until a white knight named John Cena showed up. The crowd boos Cena's name. Punk asks the fans if he turned his back on them and they chant no. Punk says Cena agrees with Jerry Lawler which means he's disrespecting him. Punk says if you choose to foolishly disrespect the WWE Champion, then it's Cena who has turned his back on the WWE Universe. Sheamus cuts Punk off and the crowd boos him.

Punk isn't happy about being interrupted. Sheamus says he's the World Heavyweight Champion and gets a major mixed reaction from the crowd. Sheamus compares The Rock interrupting Punk to Punk interrupting him tonight. Sheamus says at least Rock had the guts to step in the ring, unlike Punk who is up on the stage. Sheamus challenges Punk to come to the ring. Punk says he already beat up one goon tonight. Punk says Sheamus' title makes him the second best and in the pecking order, he's right behind Punk. Punk tells Sheamus to shut his mouth. Sheamus says Punk is talking out of his arse. Punk goes on but AJ Lee's music hits and out comes the General Manager. AJ faces Punk on the stage and has two main events for tonight. To hype Night of Champions, one will be Alberto Del Rio vs. John Cena and the other is Punk vs. Sheamus. AJ skips down the ramp and around the ring before coming up and heading to the back.

- We see Randy Orton walking backstage.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Randy Orton

Back from the break and out comes Vickie Guerrero. She says she has some issues with AJ Lee that she will discuss later tonight but for now she's here to introduce Dolph Ziggler and out he comes. We get a look back at SmackDown where Randy Orton defeated Ziggler. Out next comes Orton to the ring.

The bell rings and they go at it. Ziggler connects with a dropkick and shows off some. Orton with a headlock and a shoulder block. They run the ropes and Orton hits another followed by a dropkick of his own and a pin attempt. More back and forth action. They end up on the floor and Orton tosses Ziggler into the fan barrier and clotheslines him. We go to commercial with Ziggler down on the floor.

Randy Orton is in control of Ziggler inside the ring. Orton with a series of right hands in the corner. Ziggler kicks Orton's leg out and hits a swinging neckbreaker. Ziggler throws Orton into the fan barrier at ringside now. Ziggler brings Orton back in the ring and covers him for a 2 count. Ziggler shows off some and drops a big elbow for a 2 count. Ziggler takes Orton to the mat with a headlock and does a handstand. Orton finally breaks free and makes a comeback but runs into an elbow in the corner. Ziggler with a running clothesline for 2.

Ziggler goes to the top but Orton stops him. Orton with an uppercut and a headbutt. Orton climbs up for a superplex and nails it for a 2 count. They get up and Orton unloads with clotheslines and the powerslam. Orton takes Ziggler to the apron but has the draping DDT blocked. Ziggler comes back in but gets caught with the backbreaker. 2 count by Orton. Ziggler leaps up and connects with a big DDT out of nowhere. 2 count for Dolph. Ziggler misses the big leg drop and Orton takes him to the apron for the draping DDT. Orton readies for the RKO as the crowd finally wakes up. Ziggler blocks it but Orton rolls him up. Ziggler turns it around with a roll up of his own. Ziggler uses Orton's tights for leverage and gets the win.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler

- Before Ziggler and Vickie can make it to the back, WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz starts to make his way to ringside. Cole plugs tonight's main events as Miz joins Cole on commentary.

- Cole talks about Punk attacking Lawler before RAW began. Cole has The Miz on commentary with him now. Cole leads us to a look back at last week's anger management classes with Kane and Daniel Bryan.

- Now we get this week's class. Daniel Bryan has his anger collage that the teacher asked them to do. Bryan's is a sheet of paper with a bunch of YES! and NO! written all over it. Bryan rips the paper up and says he can't take the chants anymore. Kane is asked to sh are his collage next. It's just a blank piece of paper. The teacher asks Kane if that's how he feels inside - blank. Kane asks if they want to see how he feels inside. Kane balls the paper up and throws it in a trash can, then makes the trash can explode. The teacher wants to talk about their families and that's it for now.

- We see Sin Cara walking backstage. He meets up with his partner Rey Mysterio and they head to the ring as we see a replay from SmackDown where Cara made the save when Cody Rhodes was attacking Rey. Cara and Rey head to the ring.

Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara vs. Cody Rhodes and Tensai

Back from the break and out first comes Rey Mysterio. His partner Sin Cara is out next. Tensai comes out first for the next team and his partner is Cody Rhodes.

The match starts off with Cody and Cara. They go back and forth before sizing each other up again.

Back from the break and Tensai beats Cara down in the corner. Cody tags in and continues the assault. Cody with a pin attempt. Cody puts knees in Cara's back and puts him in a surfboard submission. They go on and Tensai comes back in. Cara finally fights back and kicks Tensai in the head. Tensai tags out and Cody comes back in. Cara turns it around and tags in Mysterio. Rey and Cody go at it. Rey takes him down from the ropes and goes to the top for a senton. Pin attempt by Rey but Cody kicks out.

Tensai comes back in and goes at it with Rey. Rey hits 619 and Cara comes in with a big missile dropkick. Cody comes from behind on Mysterio and lays him out. Rey kicks out at 2. Rey goes for 619 on Cody and nails it. Rey tags in Cara and he leaps off the top onto Cody for the win.

Winners: Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara

- Another anger management skit with Kane and Daniel Bryan. Bryan is instructed to stand up and fall backwards so Kane can catch him. The teacher says they will have a real breakthrough if they can complete this task. Bryan says he trusts Kane. Harold ends up being the one to fall but Bryan and Kane both let him fall. Bryan says he thinks he's finally understood Kane. Looks like they had a breakthrough.

CM Punk vs. Sheamus

We go to the ring and out comes the World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus. Cult of Personality hits next and out comes WWE Champion CM Punk. Punk is not dressed to wrestle. He's still wearing jeans, a t-shirt and boots. Punk takes the mic and the crowd chants his name. Punk says Chicago gets it. They understand the WWE Champ vs. the World Champ is a WrestleMania main event. Punk says he's a main event wrestler. Punk says the Chicago fans respect all his decisions. Punk brings up Labor Day and says the fans will respect that he's also taking the day off work. Punk drops the mic and walks out of the ring. He stops at ringside to hold up the title belt before walking off. Sheamus grabs the mic and says Punk just disrespected the fans by walking away. The cameras cut backstage and we see Punk walking. AJ Lee stops him and doesn't want him to leave. Punk says his contract has personal days and this is one of them. Punk gets into a car and they drive off. Matt Striker walks up and asks AJ what she's going to do about the main event. AJ asks Striker who he is. She tells Striker to go tell Sheamus to stay in the ring because she will find an opponent, AJ runs off.

- Alberto Del Rio makes his way out with Ricardo Rodriguez while Sheamus waits in the ring. Del Rio and Ricardo are going to watch this one from ringside it looks like.

Jack Swagger vs. Sheamus

Jack Swagger comes out and it looks like he will be the opponent for Sheamus. Del Rio joins Miz and Cole on commentary.

The bell rings and they go at it. Sheamus with an early pin attempt. Swagger takes him to the corner with shoulder thrusts. Sheamus quickly turns it around and goes to the top with a big shoulder block for 2. Sheamus with more offense but he misses the high knee. Swagger looks to make a comeback and nails the Swagger Bomb for 2. They go on and Sheamus applies the Texas Cloverleaf for the submission win.

Winner: Sheamus

- After the match, Ricardo distracts Sheamus from the apron. Del Rio attacks from behind but Sheamus brawls with him. Ricardo comes in and Sheamus tosses him into the turnbuckles. Sheamus hits White Noise on Del Rio. Sheamus goes for the Brogue Kick but Ricardo pushes Sheamus out of the way and takes the kick himself. Trainers come in to check on Ricardo as Sheamus heads to the back.

- Still to come tonight, John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio.

Eve Torres vs. Kaitlyn

Back from the break and out comes Eve Torres. Her opponent is the #1 contender Kaitlyn. We get a look back at how Kaitlyn became the #1 contender by winning a battle royal 2 weeks ago.

WWE Divas Champion Layla is on commentary for this one as Eve and Kaitlyn lock up. Kaitlyn with an early pin attempt. Eve fights out of a headlock and they tangle some more while Layla and Miz argue on commentary. Eve tries to offer a handshake to Kaitlyn but she slaps it. They lock up again. Eve takes Kaitlyn down and not much is happening at all in this match. It looks like they botch a move and Kaitlyn goes down holding her stomach. She gets up and Eve kicks her before hitting the neckbreaker for the win, finally.

Winner: Eve Torres

- After the match, Eve tends to Kaitlyn and helps her to the mat. Eve raises Kaitlyn's hand before going to ringside where Layla is. Eve plays nice and offers a handshake to Layla. Layla finally shakes it and Eve walks off smiling.

- We see Jack Swagger walking backstage and he's leaving the arena. AJ Lee stops him. Swagger says he's taking some extended time off. He doesn't know what happened but he's better than this. AJ says Brock Lesnar left, Chris Jericho left, Punk left, everybody is leaving. Swagger says he's sorry and walks off.

- We get more anger management classes. Bryan says he will be glad to give Kane a rematch from their SummerSlam match, anytime he wants. Kane thanks Bryan and says one day, he will be happy to accept that challenge and try his best not to eviscerate Bryan. This upsets Bryan and they get in each others face before having words. They tell Harold to shut up and everyone leaves the room. The teacher tries to get them to stop but Kane grabs Bryan by the throat. The teacher flips out big time and leaves the room with Bryan and Kane looking no stunned.

- Cole stands up at ringside and says AJ Lee wants the fans to decide the fate of Bryan and Kane. Go to Twitter and tweet #WWEmatch if you want a singles match, #WWEtag if you want them to compete as a tag team and #WWEhug if you want them to hug.

- Matt Striker is backstage and asks Del Rio for an update on Ricardo Rodriguez. David Otunga comes out of the dressing room and says on behalf of his client, there is no comment at this time. Otunga and Del Rio go back in to check on Ricardo.

Ryback vs. Jinder Mahal

Back from the break and Jinder Mahal waits in the ring as Ryback comes out. Ryback strikes first but runs into a knee in the corner. Jinder works Ryback over and takes control now. Ryback quickly turns it around and takes Mahal to the corner but gets kicked in the face again. Mahal with a shoulder from the second rope and a 1 count.

Ryback comes with a big slam and the powerbomb. Ryback gets the "Feed Me More" chant going and runs over Mahal with the big clothesline. He scoops Mahal up with Shellshocked for the win.

Winner: Ryback

- After the match, we get replays before Ryback gets the crowd to chant some more.

- Cole and Miz plug the new WWE app and the poll on Twitter to determine what happens with Kane and Daniel Bryan. Back to commercial.

- Matt Striker is backstage looking for comments from AJ. He asks her what she plans to do about things falling apart. She makes Cena vs. Del Rio for tonight a Falls Count Anywhere match and orders Striker to go tell them.

- We go to the ring and out comes Daniel Bryan. Bryan is trying to stay calm and not get mad at the fans. The pyro goes off and out comes Kane next. It's time to find out what the fans voted for on Twitter.

Cole stands up at ringside to hype the poll. #WWEhug wins with 55% of the vote. Kane and Bryan look at each other in the ring. The referee orders them to meet in the middle and hug each other. Bryan starts yelling no as the crowd chants yes. Kane doesn't look too happy either. They hesitate but look like they're going to embrace. Kane just can't do it and backs up in the corner. They go to hug again and this time Bryan backs off. They try again but Bran just chest bumps Kane. The crowd boos. They try again and this time it's Kane who chest bumps. One more time and now they meet in the middle of the ring. Bryan puts his arms around Kane but Kane doesn't hug back. This upsets Bryan a bit. The crowd chants for Kane to hug Bryan back. They meet again in the middle of the ring and hug awkwardly. Apparently that wasn't good enough and they're ordered to really hug each other. The crowd pops at the sight of Kane and Bryan hugging. They start patting each other on the arm and things get physical. Bryan shoves Kane but Kane shoves back.

They do this again and Bryan strikes Kane in the face. Kane goes after him but Bryan ducks and unloads with kicks. Kane drops Bryan with a big right hand but Bryan dumps him out to the floor. Bryan leaps off the apron but gets caught with a big right hand in mid-air. Kane whips Bryan into the fan barrier several times and grabs a steel chair. Kane hits Bryan in the gut with it and rolls him into the ring. Kane chokeslams Bryan and grabs the chair again. Kane wedges Bryan's head in the chair and climbs to the top. Referees run down and try to stop him. Bryan gets up with the chair and knocks Kane off the top with it before running off.

- Still to come tonight, John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio in a Falls Count Anywhere match. We see Santino Marella walking around backstage.

WWE United States Title Match: Santino Marella vs. Antonio Cesaro

Santino Marella comes out for his SummerSlam Pre-Show Re-Match. The WWE United States Champion Antonio Cesaro comes out next with Aksana. We get a side video from earlier today of Cesaro saying "success" in 5 different languages. He says he personifies success.

Santino strikes first and drops a headbutt. He pulls out the Cobra but Cesaro unleashes a series of headbutts on him. Cesaro slams Santino and stomps on the Cobra. Cesaro with more offense in the corner and a big clothesline. Santino ducks another clothesline and grabs the Cobra. Santino kicks Cesaro to the apron and goes to put the Cobra on. Cesaro rushes back in and lays Santino out with the Neutralizer for the win.

Winner: Antonio Cesaro

- Still to come tonight, Del Rio vs. Cena in a Falls Count Anywhere match.

Zack Ryder vs. Heath Slater

They go at it back and forth to start. Ryder slams Slater on his face for a pin attempt. Cole hypes how Slater and Ryder have been feuding on Twitter. Slater turns it around and stomps away on Ryder. Slater with a neckbreaker combo out of the corner for another pin attempt.

Slater with a series of elbows before a big elbow drop and another pin attempt. Ryder finally makes a comeback and hits a missile dropkick from the corner. Ryder hits the Broski Boot but Slater counters the Ruff Ryder. More back and forth action until Ryder finally hits the Ruff Ryder for the win.

Winner: Zack Ryder

- After the match, Vickie Guerrero comes out screaming on the mic. She wants to talk about her issues with AJ Lee. Vickie says she won't leave until AJ comes out. Vickie demands a chair and takes a seat in the ring.

- Vickie is still sitting in the ring. She reminds everyone why she's out here - two weeks ago AJ put Dolph Ziggler's Money in the Bank contract on the line and last week she attacked her in the ring. Like Clint Eastwood at the Republican National Convention, Vickie pretends that the empty chair is AJ and starts talking to it. AJ's music hits and out she comes.

AJ says she just got off the phone with WWE's Board of Directors. They told her her actions are some times juvenile and she can no longer put her hands on anyone. They also want her to apologize and she does. Vickie mocks her and asks if she's apologizing because she's an inept General Manager or is she really apologizing. Vickie demands an apology from AJ right now. They come face to face and the crowd wants AJ to slap her. AJ hesitates but tells Vickie she's sorry. Vickie calls that pathetic. She wants another apology and wants this one to mean something. AJ apologizes again and Vickie slaps her. AJ comes back ready to fight but remembers she can't touch anyone. Vickie laughs and goes to leave but stops. Vickie slaps AJ again. Vickie laughs some more before leaving the ring. Vickie skips up the ramp laughing as AJ fumes in the ring. AJ slams the microphone and tosses the chair. She grabs the chair again and starts beating the mat with it. She screams like she's crazy and tosses the chair out of the ring. AJ throws a fit and appears to be having some kind of nervous breakdown.

- We see footage from earlier when CM Punk attacked Jerry Lawler before RAW and then Punk leaving the arena and taking the night off.

Falls Count Anywhere Match: Alberto Del Rio vs. John Cena

We get hype for Night of Champions before John Cena makes his way to the ring to a mixed reaction from the crowd. Alberto Del Rio's music hits next and he comes in driving a car. There is no introduction from Ricardo Rodriguez as he's still recovering from the Brogue Kick.

Back from the break and Del Rio is working Cena over in the corner. Cena fights to his feet as the crowd does dueling chants for Cena. They trade kicks and punches. Both men go down after colliding with clotheslines. Del Rio drops Cena with a Backstabber and covers him for a 2 count.

Del Rio goes to the top but Cena dropkicks him in mid-air. Cena hits his usual moves and the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Del Rio blocks the Attitude Adjustment and drops Cena over the top rope. Del Rio whips Cena into the steel steps now. Del Rio works Cena over no the floor. Cena ends up taking Del Rio down off the steps and covering for a 2 count on the floor. Cena takes apart the announce table now. Del Rio runs up and kicks him in the back of the head. Del Rio with a 2 count on the floor. Del Rio with another big kick now. Cena blocks a suplex and scoops Del Rio for the AA. Del Rio blocks it and shoves Cena head first into the ring post.

Del Rio grabs a steel chair but Cena ducks and he hits the ring post. Cena dumps Del Rio over into the crowd. Cena ends up walking up steel steps on to the announce table with Del Rio on his shoulders for the AA. Del Rio counters with a side suplex and both of them go crashing through the table. Del Rio gets up first and stomps on Cena before rolling him back in the ring. Del Rio brings a mic in the ring and mocks Cena. Del Rio stomps on Cena and insults Chicago. Del Rio says now he's going to break Cena's arm. Cena counters and applies the STF. Del Rio breaks the hold but ends up on the floor as Cena moves out of the way. They fight up the ramp now. Del Rio with a superplex on the ramp for a 2 count.

They fight over to Del Rio's car now. Cena grabs one of the big speakers and goes to throw it at Del Rio's car but Del Rio attacks and hurts Cena's leg. They fight into the backstage area now. Cena throws a big trash can but Del Rio moves. Cena crashes Del Rio through the backstage interview set. Del Rio goes for the armbreaker but Cena blocks it. Cena drops Del Rio on top of a bunch of production cases with an AA. CM Punk appears out of nowhere and drops Cena with a kick to the head. Punk lays Del Rio on top of Cena for the win.

Winner: Alberto Del Rio

- Del Rio's music plays as Cena picks Cena up. Punk drops his face on top of the car and Cena is out. Punk yells "respect" in Cena's face and backs off. Punk holds the WWE Title up before getting in the car. The car drives by Cena and we see Paul Heyman is the driver. RAW goes off the air.