RAW results (spoilers)

20 Man Battle Royal – U.S Championship

The match begins in usual battle royal fashion. Big Show works Swagger in the corner. Sheamus tries to eliminate Axel but doesn’t get him over. Woods is thrown over by Big Show. Big Show and Santino work on Fandango. Ryder is then eliminated. R Truth is then eliminated. Sheamus works on Ryback in the corner while Ziggler tries to take Big Show out. Goldust and Cody work on Dean Ambrose in the corner as well. Big Show then eliminates Titus. Big Show continues his dominance eliminating Sin Cara. Fandango tries to eliminate Ziggler but Ziggler holds on. Sheamus hits 10 blows to the chest on Sandow, and the Slater eliminates Sandow. This cues in the commercial break.

We return with only Slater being eliminated at the break. Everyone tries to gang up on Big Show and Mark Henry but they both fend everyone off. The two giants then go at it. Big Show hits a chokeslam on Henry but then Big Show is hit with a Brogue Kick. Everyone then throws Big Show over the ropes, and then they throw over Henry! Ambrose then gets rid of Kofi after Kofi was trying to hold on. The Rhodes Brothers than get eliminated by RybAxel. Ziggler is then eliminated by Santino. Santino is then taken out by Curtis Axel. The final 5 is Sheamus, RybAxel, Jack Swagger, and Dean Ambrose. Dean then fends off the double team from RybAxel, eliminating Curtis Axel. Ryback is then taken out by Ambrose, and then Ambrose throws Swagger out! But Ambrose then is turned around is hit with a Brogue Kick! Sheamus lifts Ambrose up and throws him over the rope for win!

Winner and NEW US Champion: Sheamus

After the match, the Shield come into the ring and try to cheer up an upset Ambrose. Triple H then comes out. Triple H says that The Shield last night were extremely lucky. He then announces that The Shield will face the Wyatt Family tonight in the main event. He then says it seems that The Shields luck has run out.

We return with a vignette for Adam Rose who debuts tonight.

We go backstage with Sheamus and Renee. Sheamus says that nothing has gone his way since he has returned until now. Renee asks if he has anything to say to Dean Ambrose. Sheamus says no heart feelings and walks away.

We go backstage with Daniel Bryan and Brie. Stephanie comes in and says congratulations. Stephanie then says that his win however only angered Kane more. She says that to make sure they are safe, they should not leave the locker room until his match later tonight. She closes the door when she leaves and Brie points out that Kane’s mask is on the back of the door.

Rob Van Dam makes his way to the ring. He will be facing Cesaro after the commercial break.

Rob Van Dam vs Cesaro w/Paul Heyman

Both men lock up, with Cesaro being taken down with an arm drag. Cesaro gets up and they lock up again. Cesaro hits a shoulder block and then puts Van Dam into a headlock. RVD gets out but is caught into a backbreaker. RVD however fights back and goes up top, hitting a diving kick. RVD then hits the Rolling Thunder and Cesaro goes outside and gets advice from Heyman. Cesaro gets in the ring and takes control again, attacking the injured eye of RVD. Cesaro runs at RVD but RVD flips him over the top rope. RVD then does a flip over the ropes on Cesaro. RVD then hits a standing moonsault on the apron. Cesaro is rolled back in the ring and is hit a leg drop. Cesaro however takes control and tries to keep Van Dam grounded. Cesaro hits a clothesline over the rope on RVD. Cesaro stands tall in the ring as we head to commercial break.

We return with Cesaro in control with a headlock on RVD. RVD gets out and hits a sunset flip for a 2 count. Cesaro however gets a big shot on RVD but again only gets a 2 count. Cesaro keeps trying to gain offense but RVD keeps rolling him up. RVD then tries for a springboard cross body but Cesaro catches him with an uppercut! Cesaro goes for the cover but only gets a 2 count. Cesaro then hits a spinning uppercut in the corner but RVD kicks out of 2. Cesaro then hits a trio of gut wrench suplexes but only gets a 2 count again. RVD tries to fight back but gets caught in the ropes. Cesaro then begins a ruthless attack in the corner. The referee counts to 5 and Cesaro does not stop the beat down. RVD gets the win.

Winner (By DQ): Rob Van Dam

Heyman comes over and tells Cesaro thats enough and raises his hand on the stage.

The Bray Wyatt static hits and he tells the crowd he is here. We then go to commercial break.

We return with Bray in the ring with the family. He says Abagail has always told him that he was born to lead and that he will change the world. He says he always believed her. He says the world we live in have wicked ways about it. He says they would always look down on him and that they considered him trash and a nobody. He says that they don’t know that they made tonight even sweeter because last night he became somebody. He says John Cena’s greatest fear came true at Extreme Rules. He says John can’t fool the children as they are the foundation of tomorrow and that their innocent eyes see right through him. He says that John Cena calls him a monster and he says that is true. He says that Cena tells everyone that he wants the world to burn and he is right. He says thats true because it needs to be burned down so it can be rebuilt. He then says Cena is wrong when he says that he does it for himself. He says he does it for the children, and the poor man and anyone who is treated poorly.

He says that the people will not remember him as a monster when this is all over, but people will remember him as a god. Bray then sings “The Whole World” and the Bray Wyatt static hits to end the promo.

Bad News Barrett faces Big E tonight for the Intercontinental Championship. The Shield vs Wyatt Family match is also being plugged. This leads us to a commercial break.

Cody Rhodes vs Ryback

Cody starts laying in a flurry on Ryback. Ryback however catches him and throws him neck first into the ropes. Ryback then begins to beat down Cody in the ropes, until he hits a elbow for a 2 count. Cody fights back and goes for a sunset flip, but Ryback reverses it and keeps Cody grounded. Ryback hits a suplex, and then follows it with a stalling suplex. Ryback goes for the cover but only gets a 2 count. Cody gets up and fights back, until Ryback whips Cody into the corner extremely hard. Ryback then hits a scoop slam into a splash for a 2 count. Cody is put into a headlock as Goldust tries to get Cody back into the match. Cody tries to fight back but is taken down with a spinebuster. Ryback goes for a splash but Cody gets out of the way. Cody begins his comeback and hits the Disaster Kick! Cody then hits a springboard dropkick and goes up top. Axel distracts Cody and Ryback grabs Cody into the Shell Shock and Ryback hits it. Ryback goes for the cover and gets the 3 count.

Winner: Ryback

We go backstage with Brie and Bryan. The lights go out and Bryan tells Brie that they are going to get out of there. Bryan and Brie are then shown walking the halls until they are confronted by Stephanie. Stephanie says they should have stayed put and asks what is going on. Bryan says she knows exactly what is going on and she denies it. She says Brie is shaking and that she will get their car brought up into the arena so they can get out of there. Bryan looks on upset and obviously not buying what Stephanie is doing. This leads into a commercial break.

We return with Los Matadores and El Torito in the ring. They say that they want to celebrate Torito’s win as well as Cinco de Mayo. Torito throws candy into the crowd until 3MB comes out. Slater says that there can not be a party unless 3MB is there. Slater then says that they want to call a truce. Drew then says its not an offer, but a demand. Torito then offers candy to Hornswoggle but they brawl instead. Los Matadores then take out 3MB and Torito takes out Hornswoggle. Los Matadores and El Torito then celebrate in the ring.

We are reminded that Big E will face Bad News Barrett and that the Shield will take on the Wyatt Family tonight. We head to commercial break.

We return with a Bo Dallas vignette.

Kofi Kingston vs Rusev

Kofi starts with a flurry of kicks, but Rusev stops the early attack. Rusev then hits headbutts in the corner, but Kofi tries to fight back with a chop. Rusev instead throws Kofi across the ring and then lays in multiple elbows onto Kofi from the ground. Kofi however fights back and hits a dropkick. Kofi then ducks a clothesline and hits a diving cross body for a 2 count. Kofi goes for another cross body but is caught. Kofi gets out and goes for a cross body from the top but is caught again. Rusev hits the fallaway slam and then a modified power slam into the Accolade. Kofi has no choice but to tap.

Winner: Rusev

Rusev celebrates in the ring as Lana looks on.

We go backstage with Brie and Bryan. Brie and Bryan are about to leave until Stephanie says that he can’t leave until he competes in his match. Bryan is told that if he doesn’t compete he will be stripped of his championship. Bryan tells Brie to come with him. Bryan is told that his match is next. We head to commercial break.

Alberto Del Rio vs Daniel Bryan w/Brie Bella

Both men lock up, with Del Rio hitting a shoulder block. Bryan gets up and takes Del Rio down, and then puts him into the corner. Bryan hits a flurry of kicks, until Del Rio takes him down with a kick of his own. Bryan is put in a headlock and Bryan begins to fight out. Bryan hits a couple of punches, but then runs into a backbreaker for a 2 count. Del Rio then begins to choke Daniel Bryan in the ropes. Bryan tries to fight back, and does this by throwing Del Rio in the corner and begins hitting his kicks. Bryan then begins his comeback, doing his corner flip, into a running elbow. Bryan then goes for a kick to the head but Del Rio ducks and hits a backstabber. Del Rio then throws Bryan to the outside. Del Rio then whips Bryan into the barricade in front of Brie. Del Rio stands tall as we go to commercial.

We return in the ring with Del Rio in control over Bryan. Bryan tries to fight back but Del Rio hits a German Suplex for a 2 count. Del Rio then hits the high kick to the head in the corner, and the ref tries to hold Del Rio off as he attacks Bryan in the corner. Del Rio then locks in the arm breaker in the ropes, and breaks the hold at 4. Bryan however reverses a double axe handle with a chop to the chest. Del Rio is covered but Bryan only gets a 2 count. Bryan then begins to attack the leg in the ropes. Bryan throws Del Rio to the outside, but Del Rio attacks Bryan on the outside, slamming Bryan into the barricade. Bryan is able to get back into the ring at 9.

Del Rio goes for the super kick but Bryan ducks it and hits a kick to the head of his own. Both men get up and they begin to trade blows. Bryan wins the encounter and then begins his flurry of kicks. Del Rio then hits a kick of his own and then begins to hit shoulder tackles in the corner. Del Rio then hits a clothesline in the corner and then lifts Bryan onto the top rope. Del Rio goes for a superplex but Bryan fights him off. Bryan throws him off and hits the headbutt! Bryan goes for the cover but only gets a 2 count. Bryan then hits two dropkicks in the corner, and follows it with a Suicide Dive on Del Rio! Del Rio is brought into the ring and Bryan goes up top, but Del Rio hits an enzaguri from the top rope on Bryan. Del Rio calls for the cross arm breaker but Bryan gets out and hits a hurricanrana into the Yes Lock! Del Rio tries to get out but can’t, and has no choice but to submit.

Winner: Daniel Bryan

Kane’s music hits and Bryan and Brie run off. They get in the car but it won’t start. Bryan gets out and checks under the hood, saying a wire is unplugged. He gets it working and closes the hood. When the hood closes, Kane is seen in the back seat! Bryan grabs Kane out of the car and they begin to brawl. Bryan fends him off and gets in the car. Kane tries to get him through the roof of the car but Bryan drives off, throwing Kane off the car. Bryan stops and gets out to look at the knocked out Kane. Kane sits up and Brie tells him to get in the car and he does. Bryan drives off as Kane looks on. We head to commercial. break.

We return and are given another Adam Rose vignette and are reminded he is debuting tonight. We are shown a replay of the segment between, Bryan, Kane, and Brie.

Bad News Barrett vs Big E – Intercontinental Championship

Barrett and Big E lock up, with Big E hitting a big slam immediately. Big E then hits a trio of back breakers for a 2 count. They both go on the outside, with Big E slamming Barrett on the apron. Big E then hits a spear on Barrett on the outside on the steel steps. Big E puts Barrett in the ring, but then brings him back to the outside. Big E then goes for a spear on the apron but Barrett dodges it and and Big E hits the steel post. Barrett then hits a clothesline on the outside, and then hits an elbow drop onto Big E from the apron. Barrett gets in the ring and stands tall as Big E tries to make the count. Big E gets in the ring at 8 and Barrett immediately attacks him. Barrett’s attack on Big E leads us into a commercial break.

We return with Barrett in control, until Barrett misses a big boot. Big E then gets up and begins his comeback. Barrett gets his knees up for the splash however, and then begins to work on Big E again. Big E however catches Barrett for the Big Ending, but Barrett gets out and hits the Winds of Change! Barrett then goes for the cover but only gets a 2 count. Big E then throws Barrett onto the apron. Big E goes for the spear but Barrett hits him with a knee! Barrett goes for the Bullhammer but Big E ducks hit and knocks Barrett onto the apron. This time Big E hits the spear and both men fall to the outside! Barrett is thrown into the ring and Big E makes the cover, but only gets a two count. Big E hits a belly to belly and then sets up Barrett for the Big Ending. Barrett gets out and rakes the eyes when the ref wasn’t looking, and hits the Bullhammer! Barrett goes for the cover and gets the 3 count.

Winner: Bad News Barrett

We are told John Cena will address Bray Wyatt on Main Event tomorrow. We are then shown a replay of the 20 man battle royal from earlier tonight. We are once again reminded that the Shield will face the Wyatt Family tonight in the main event. This brings us to commercial.

We are shown a video package of Mr T’s induction speech, talking about his mother.

Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter come to the ring. Zeb Colter talks about how the only Americans who celebrate Cinco de Mayo only want to get drunk. Zeb then says that it makes him sick how many immigrants get into America, and especially in the WWE. He then gives us his deportation list. He says that Sheamus, Paige, Santino, Emma, Heyman, and Cesaro should be deported. Out comes Adam Roses party buddies.

Adam Rose tells Zeb to be Rosebud, and Swagger goes to attack him. Swagger is thrown over the top rope, and everyone gets in the ring and celebrates with Adam Rose.

The Shield vs The Wyatt Family

The Shield and Wyatts begin to attack each other, with Ambrose and Rowan starting the match. Ambrose attacks the leg and tags in Rollins. Rollins takes a knee to the gut, and then an elbow to the face. Harper is tagged in and and goes for a suplex, but Rollins lands on his face. Ambrose is tagged in and they hit a double suplex on Harper. Reigns is tagged in and begins to beat Harper down in their corner. Rollins is tagged in and hits a double axe handle. Harper fights back and throws Rollins in his own corner. Harper hits an uppercut, and then hits a suplex. Bray is tagged in and hits a big kick to the gut on Rollins. Bray throws Rollins to the outside, and Bray follows. Bray puts Rollins back in the ring and tags in Rowan. Rowan takes a shot on Rollins in the corner, but Rollins gets his foot up, and goes for a cross body. Rowan catches him but Rollins gets out and hits a kick to the head. Rollins tags in Ambrose and Ambrose begins his comeback.

Ambrose takes out Harper by taking him out on the outside, and then gets in the ring and hits a figure four on Rowan. Both Wyatt members come in the ring but so do the Shield members. Ambrose gets out of the hold and both teams have a stare down as we head to commercial break.

We return with Harper in control over Ambrose. Ambrose tries to fight back but Harper halts it by throwing Ambrose face first into the mat. Bray is tagged in and hits a kick to the head on Ambrose. Rowan is then tagged in and hits a elbow to the head on Ambrose. Ambrose is then thrown into the corner. Ambrose gets his feet up, and then throws both Harper and Rowan over the rope. Rollins is then tagged in and flips over the top rope and takes out both Harper and Rowan! . Harper is thrown into the ring and is taken down by Rollins. Rollins goes for a moonsault but lands on his feet. He then hits a shooting star instead from his feet. Rollins then goes for a springboard but Harper pushes him to the outside. Harper then hits a Suicide Dive on Rollins!

Harper then gets Rollins in the ring and goes for a cover, but only gets a 2 count. Bray is then tagged in and hits a big splash in the corner for a 2 count. Harper is tagged in and hits a cheap shot on Reigns from the apron. Rollins tries to fight back but is hit with a super kick. Harper goes for the cover but it is broken up by Ambrose. Ambrose then takes out Rowan but the Wyatts take care of Dean. Rollins is then put to the top rope by Harper, and Harper goes up with him. Rollins fight back and pushes Harper off. Rollings gets the knee to the head and Reigns is tagged in. Bray is also tagged in. Roman Reigns then begins his comeback, hitting the big kick from the outside on Bray. Reigns then hits a clothesline on Harper and goes for a Superman punch, but Rowan stops it. Dean and Rollins take out Harper and Rowan, and Reigns then hits a Superman Punch on Bray! They set up for the Triple Powerbomb but out comes Evolution!

The Shield take out Evolution and then Triple H gets a Superman Punch from Reigns. Reigns was distracted and eats a big body shot from Bray. Bray then hits the Sister Abagail for the 3 count.

Winner: The Wyatt Family

Evolution then begins to beat down The Shield. Rollins eats a DDT, and Ambrose takes a spinbuster on the steel steps. Triple H goes for a pedigree, but Reigns gets out! Orton however immediately hits an RKO, and then Triple H hits the Pedigree. Evolution then hits the Triple Powerbomb on Roman Reigns, and then mock the Shield again, doing “the symbol of excellence” over Roman Reigns. Evolution stands tall to end Raw tonight.

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RAW was a mixed bag this week. Sheamus seems to be turning heel. Definate heel mannerisms in his over celebration and post match interview. Shield vs Wyatts was another good 6 man tag, and Evolution looked brutal at the end (except for Botchtista botching the spinebuster on the steps). Adam Rose is quality. Been humming his song all day.

It seems the WWE are trying to throw as much crap at Bryan as possible to see if he can work with it. The whole thing is a mess. Also, how can they expect guys like Barrett to get over as a heel if they dont point out he won using heel tactics?

The Bryan Kane segment sounds awesome, as does the Adam rose debut. Well done wwe - you went TNA on us!

Dean Ambrose has lost his title and Hero has lost his smile.   

brie bella is the worst actress in the history of wrestling

Also JTG has returned!

Kane and Bryan segment was good.
Rose debut i enjoyed, looks like a better version of Fandango, with a better theme.
RVD vs Cessaro was a decent match
Start of a Sheamus heel turn

However bad news, the Bryan vs Kane feud to continue, interesting to see where the shield go from here.

I don't get Rose

The Kane Bryan angle was awful, absolutely atrocious. Bryan spent the whole night being afraid of someone he'd beaten (so bad Kane was unconscious for about 5 minutes) the night before. As Mick Foley tweeted it's eerily like the Zach Ryder story with Eve.

On the plus side, the main event was again excellent. Surprised that Reigns ate the pin again vs the Wyatt's but the Shield still looked strong in the match.

Also, glad to see Barrett and Cesaro going full heel although Cesaro/Heyman is yet to convince.

The Battle Royal was solid and there were hints of an attitude change from Sheamus. Heel turn?

A little intrigued by Adam Rose but just a little for now.

Its a question really of who's available for Bryan I suppose. Evolution vs Shield is too good to bin after 1 PPV.

Real issue is its the same Kane storyline we've seen more than a few times. Might've worked better if it wasn't extreme rules, have Kane get DQ'd and destroy Bryan, before leading to the no DQ match with Kane through a burning table.

GSC wrote:Its a question really of who's available for Bryan I suppose. Evolution vs Shield is too good to bin after 1 PPV.

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That shouldn't be the question. Bryan, as champion, and the company's number 1 priority should be up against the company's top heels. We've see this a million times over with guys the WWE aren't fully behind. Give them the title, give them 2nd rate feuds and blame said champ when ratings fall. Warrior, Bret, Shawn, Punk, Y2J, Benoit, etc all suffered due to it.

Bryan should be facing Orton, Batista or HHH but instead we have the reintroduction of a stable that no one really cares about. In fact, judging by crowd reactions, most don't even remember Evolution.

This would have been the perfect time to bring back Jericho or Punk for a feud with Bryan. I still remember Bryan's first match on NXT which was against Jericho, it was so well hyped by the commentators.

Kinda have a similar issue with Jericho. How many times can you have him back for month, job at a PPV and leave.

I'm sure Jericho is getting pretty fed up with it hence why he probably wasn't at mania 30!

Part of the problem is also WWE is desperately short of fresh main event heels. Any they have built up in recent years (Barrett, Ryback, Miz) they've immediately got cold feet over. Heels having face tendancies does not help much either i.e. BNB, Cesaro and Bray Wyatt.

Hopefully they switch Sheamus to heel and Cesaro develops his character more (he may have to ditch the swing for now) because there's only so much you can get out of Randy Orton and a part-time Brock Lesnar.

Only has to beat three people at PPVs to last him till after Summerslam. He could probably get away with another win over Kane, two over Orton then a win over Batista.

There's only Payback and Money in the Bank left no? Problem is the Kane fued is not a great start to his title reign and could hinder any future fueds.

Hopefully we see a strong program with Batista at MITB (if this dreadful Kane fued is to continue) leading into a match with Brock at SummerSlam.

Batista will be gone by then I think.

By the time Summerfest rolls up, alot of peoples 6 month Network subscription will be coming to an end, so they'll need to go balls to the wall to get them to resub.

Wouldnt be surprised if they got for Bryan - HHH 2. Or Bryan vs Punk is he's back. Dont think Bryan vs Orton or Batista would be a big enough draw.

Way I read it was Payback, Money in the Bank and Battleground. And then included SummerSlam (last him till after).

I don't want to see Bryan v Lesnar yet. I would be happy for Lesnar to beat him at the Rumble or Survivor Series.

From now, presuming Batista leaves after Payback and is back by Summerslam, Cena-Wyatt continues for a few PPVs as rumoured and Brock returns at Summerslam:

Payback:
Bryan vs. Kane (Bryan win)
Wyatt vs. Cena (Wyatt dirty win)
Evolution vs. The Shield (Evolution win)

Money in the Bank:
Bryan vs. Orton (Bryan win)
Wyatt vs. Cena (Wyatt clean win)
The Shield vs. a three man team (The Shield win)

Battleground:
Bryan vs. Orton stipulation match (Bryan win)
Wyatt vs. Cena stipulation (Cena wins)
The Shield vs. three man team (The Shield win)

Summerslam:
Bryan vs. Cena (Bryan win)
Roman Reigns vs. Triple H (Roman Reigns wins)
Cesaro vs. Brock Lesnar (Lesnar wins)
Ambrose/Rollins vs. Orton/Batista (Orton/Batista win)
Bray Wyatt vs. Sheamus (Bray Wyatt wins)

Think that would be a very good card, Bryan would have three victories over the two biggest stars of the last ten years. Roman Reigns/Triple H gives Reigns a huge win without splitting The Shield, could go anywhere from there. Cesaro/Brock Lesnar allows Cesaro to turn face and will put him over but Lesnar has to win. Bryan and Lesnar come out of Summerslam looking the strongest, think those two have to headline Wrestlemania 31. Bray Wyatt will struggle after the Cena program as he is hard to pair with people. Think The Shield will have to try and keep up their momentum between Payback and Summerslam.

You'll tie Shield and Evolution at 1 - 1 then leave it?

No. It breaks down to a fight at Summerslam. I imagine thats how WWE will book it too

5 PPVs in a row of Cena v Wyatt?

battleground is after summerslam

Is it really? Wikipedia you lie to me!

-6/1 – Payback at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL
-6/29 – Money in the Bank (TBA)
-7/20 – Battleground at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, FL
-8/17 – SummerSlam at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA

WrestleZone gimme that too

sorry you're right, it was after summerslam last year

Thats why I was easily thinking I was wrong, not sure why they've moved this crucial one forward

I don't want Wyatt-Cena to keep having matches, but apparently that is the plan, they aren't going to be ending the feud any time according to rumours.

Well The Shield-Evolution 3-3 would be tied one on one, but clearly it continues at Summerslam with two separate matches. It can go on after that if they want.

Thats what I don't like about extreme rules and other gimmick ppvs.

When you start the feud with a 3 on 3 no DQ match, where do you go from there?

I've heard a Chicago Street Fight, which I assume means no tagging. Makes it interesting

Daniel Bryan vs Kane, i heard is going to be a Buried Alive Match.