WWE Raw Results - Spoilers ahead

Tonight’s WWE RAW kick off with a look back at last week’s show. We’re live from Albany, NY with Michael Cole, JBL and Booker T.

- We go to the ring as a Steel Cage is lowered from the rafters. Randy Orton makes his way out to a pop and enters the cage. Orton cuts a promo on Seth Rollins and says Rollins gave him no choice. Orton says he's going to break Seth's jaw on Sunday at Extreme Rules so we no longer have to hear him run his mouth. Orton goes on about how he's going to destroy Rollins on Sunday. Music interrupts and out comes WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins with Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble. Rollins speaks from the stage says Orton has anger problems but Orton says he just has a Seth Rollins problem. Rollins talks about how he's the best and says as good as Orton is, he's that much better. Rollins says Orton can say what he wants but Rollins promises Orton will not be leaving on Sunday with the title. Orton cuts him off and gets upset. He says he's going backstage to RKO every son of a bitch he sees and before RAW goes off the air, he will RKO Rollins. Orton says that's a promise and drops the mic as his music hits.

- Still to come, Triple H's Tough Enough announcement.

Dean Ambrose vs. Luke Harper

We go to the ring and out comes Dean Ambrose to a pop. We go to commercial. Back from the break and out comes Luke Harper with a mic. He doesn't know why Ambrose isn't afraid of him but after tonight he will be. Harper hits the ring and they go at it trading shots. Harper misses an elbow and a clothesline. Ambrose hits a crossbody and more strikes. Ambrose with a forearm in the corner and a bulldog but Harper nails him with a superkick. Harper with strikes to the back of the head. They end up on the floor as Ambrose sends Harper into the table and the steel steps. Harper counters and throws Ambrose into the crowd. Harper follows and works Ambrose over through the crowd. Ambrose turns it around and fights back over to ringside but runs into a big right hand. The match gets thrown out as they fight up the ramp to the stage. Harper presses Ambrose into the LED boards. Harper goes to powerbomb Ambrose off the stage but it's countered. Harper counters that and tosses Ambrose off the stage but he rolls through. Harper runs to the back and Ambrose goes to chase him but stops on the stage as his music hits.

- We see J&J Security escorting Rollins backstage. The Prime Time Players jump out barking, scaring J&J. Titus O'Neil threatens to beat J&J's ass and The PTP run off. Rollins barks at a crew member and threatens to wipe the floor with him. They walk up on Triple H next. Triple H says they look nervous, like there's an RKO around every corner. Rollins says he's not worried. They talk about Orton and Rollins tells Triple H he could use some more security. Triple H reminds him Orton is just one guy and walks off.

#1 Contenders Match: The Lucha Dragons vs. The New Day

We go to the ring and out comes Sin Cara and Kalisto. We go to commercial. Back from the break and The New Day is out. It will be Big E and Kofi Kingston tonight. "New Day sucks" chants start up as Kofi and Cara begin the match but don't actually get going. We get more chants and Big E tags in as does Kalisto. They finally go at it and Kalisto nails a big kick to the face and then a head scissors. Kalisto kicks the knee out and tags in Cara with a springboard crossbody for 2. We see WWE Tag Team Champions Cesaro and Tyson Kidd backstage watching with Natalya. Kofi comes in and goes at it with Cara now. Kofi ends up sending Cara to the floor. Xavier Woods argues with him and distracts him, allowing Kofi to send Cara into the announce table and take control. Kofi brings Cara back in and stomps away in the corner. Big E tags in and they keep Cara down with quick tags. Cara counters a move but Big E runs over him with a big clothesline as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Kofi is in control of Sin Cara. Big E comes in and keeps him down in their corner. We see Kidd and Cesaro watching again. Kalisto finally tags in and unloads on Kofi as the crowd pops. Kalisto with a 2 count as Big E breaks the pin. Fans boo Big E as Kalisto takes him down with a kick to the face. Kalisto dumps Kofi and Big E to the floor. Cara tags in and they both climb to the top to get a "lucha" chant going before jumping out onto Kofi and Big E. Kofi runs back in before the 10 count and Cara tries to follow but Xavier Woods holds his leg, preventing him from going in.

Winners by Countout and New #1 Contenders: The New Day

- After the match, Randy Orton runs out and tosses Big E out of the ring. He lays Kofi and Woods out with RKOs. Big E looks to come back in and Orton dares him but he backs off and fans boo. Orton's music hits as he goes to the turnbuckles to pose.

- The announcers hype the WWE Network before going back to commercial.

- Back from the break and we get a look at Big Show & Roman Reigns.

Fandango vs. Curtis Axel

Back from the break and Curtis Axel waits in the ring as Fandango makes his way out to his old theme song. Axel starts doing the dance also. They lock up and go at it with Axel taking control and nailing a dropkick. Axelmania runs wild to a decent pop but Fandango rolls him up for 2. Fandango with a dropkick and a clothesline. Fandango keeps control and drops Axel again. Fandango goes to the top for the leg drop and gets the win.

Winner: Fandango

- After the match, Fandango's most recent theme hits and he looks confused. He exits the ring and they finally play his old theme song and he dances with fans at ringside.

- We see Triple H walking backstage as we go to commercial.

- Back from the break and Eden, who is filling in for Lilian Garcia, introduces Triple H. Triple H comes out alone for his first live appearance since WrestleMania 31. Triple H puts over WWE World Heavyweight Seth Rollins and says now it's time to find the next Rollins. He says that begins on June 23rd with the return of Tough Enough. He hypes the show and tells fans they can live their dream of being a WWE Superstar. Kane ends up coming out. He's been texting and calling Triple H all week. Kane doesn't believe Seth Rollins is worth The Authority's investment. He gives Triple H his two-week notice. Triple H tells Kane to hold up and go in the back to talk this out like adults. Rollins comes out with J&J Security to boos. Rollins tells Triple H to let Kane quit. They argue and Rollins calls Kane a coward. Kane gets in Rollins' face and calls him a spoiled little punk. Kane says Rollins wouldn't even be champion if it wasn't for him. Kane says they could have made El Torito or Dean Ambrose champion and it gets heated. Triple H separates them and says this isn't how you do business. Triple H announces Kane will be the "Guardian of the Gate" for Orton vs. Rollins at Extreme Rules. If anyone wants in or out of the cage, they have to go through Kane. Kane thanks Triple H and says he won't let him down. They shake hands. Rollins can't believe Triple H is rewarding Rollins for this kind of behavior. Triple H says Rollins should learn to get on the same page as Kane really fast. Kane extends his hand and Rollins hesitates but shakes it before dropping the mic and storming out of the ring to boos.

- Still to come, John Cena's "US Open" challenge. The announcers show us a look back at Naomi turning on Paige last week. Naomi is watching backstage as we go to commercial.

- Back from the break and we see Triple H, Kane and Rollins backstage. Triple H tells Kane he has corporate responsibilities now and is no longer "hellfire and brimstone." Kane says, "oh yes I am" and marches off to prove it. Triple H tells Rollins to start appreciating who helped him get the title. Triple H says having the title doesn't make you the man, going out there and proving it every night does. Triple H announces Rollins vs. Dolph Ziggler for tonight. Rollins says he's no longer the future, he is the man.

Naomi vs. Brie Bella

We go to the ring and out comes Naomi. We get a sidebar video from earlier of Naomi. She says Paige got in her way so she removed her from the equation. Naomi says she's done waiting for her turn. Brie Bella is out next with WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella and they get a pop. Nikki joins commentary as the match starts and they lock up. Naomi takes it to the corner and mushes Brie to the mat. Naomi goes low with a kick to the head. Brie gets up and sidesteps but gets kicked in the mouth again. Naomi with a big uppercut. Naomi takes Brie down with a headlock now. They do some back and forth now as Brie fights back. Brie takes Naomi to the corner but Naomi drops her with a forearm. Brie with elbows. Naomi with knees and kicks, sending Brie out to the floor as we go to commercial. Back from the break and Naomi is still in control. Naomi slams Brie to the mat by her hair and talks some more trash. Naomi mounts Brie from behind with strikes as the referee backs her off. Naomi keeps control in the corner and takes Brie back to the mat. Brie finally gets up and makes a comeback. Brie with a dropkick and a running knee to the face. Brie with a missile dropkick and a 2 count. Naomi counters by taking Brie headfirst into the turnbuckle. Brie ducks a crossbody and gets another 2 count. Naomi ends up getting the win with a Rear View.

Winner: Naomi

- Heath Slater and Erick Rowan are at catering. Slater says he's going to become the new United States Champion tonight. Rowan gets up and walks off. Slater turns around to a big RKO outta nowhere. Orton counts the third RKO for the night and walks off with Slater laid out.

- Still to come, we'll hear from Roman Reigns. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and Roman Reigns makes his way through the crowd to cheers. Reigns takes the mic and says he doesn't feel like talking, he feels like fighting. Reigns tells Big Show to bring his big ass out here right now. Bo Dallas makes his way out instead. Bo calls Reigns a bust as he approaches the ring. Bo says Reigns is the Tim Tebow of WWE and has failed every time he's been given a chance. Bo says Reigns can one day become WWE Champion if he works hard and... Bo enters the ring and tells Reigns all he has to do is Bo-lieve but Reigns lays him out with a Superman punch. Fans boo as Reigns readies for a spear. He nails it to a mixed reaction. Reigns takes the mic and says Big Show h as no chance on Sunday. Reigns says he's bringing the big fight to Big Show and will be the last man standing. Reigns says we can... Bo-lieve that.

- Dolph Ziggler is backstage warming up as we go to commercial.

Sheamus vs. Zack Ryder

Back from the break and out comes Sheamus. Zack Ryder is out next. Sheamus takes the mic and tells the referee to ring the bell. Sheamus says, "before we get started" but drops Ryder with a Brogue Kick out of nowhere. Sheamus says he could pin Ryder right now but Ryder deserves more than a 5 second match. Sheamus drags Ryder to the corner and stomps on him. Sheamus tell us this is the problem with WWE, all the pretenders like Ryder and the fans. Sheamus says none of them would last 2 seconds in the ring with him. Sheamus continues beating Ryder up. Sheamus calls Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler and Ryder "boy band wannabes" before tossing Ryder out of the ring. Sheamus continues insulting the fans on the mic and hits another Brogue on the floor. Sheamus brings Ryder back in the ring and is still talking on the mic, now insulting New Yorkers. Sheamus leans Ryder in the corner and goes for a Brogue but Dolph Ziggler runs in and nails a Zig Zag. Ziggler checks on Ryder as Sheamus retreats.

Winner by DQ: Zack Ryder

- After the match, Eden announces the winner as Ziggler dares Sheamus to come back in.

- Back from the break and out comes WWE United States Champion John Cena. He cuts a promo on Rusev and their Russian Chain Match at Extreme Rules. Cena says he will prove WrestleMania was no fluke, it was a statement. Cena goes on about Rusev and says he's still going to defend tonight. Cena says he's not in a losing mood and says the challenge is now open.

WWE United States Title Match: Kane vs. John Cena

The music hits and out comes Kane in just black pants. Kane goes right to work on Cena after the bell rings. They go to the floor with Kane in control and we see Rollins watching backstage with J&J. Kane beats Cena up on the floor and brings it back in the ring. Cena hits him with a kick and a punch but Kane catches him with a sidewalk slam for a 2 count. Kane with shoulder thrusts in the corner now. Kane whips Cena chest first into the corner and he ends up on the floor. Kane follows to the floor but Cena starts fighting back. Kane whips him hard into the barrier and comes back in the ring as the referee counts to 7. Kane goes right back to work on Cena and stomps away. We see Rollins watching backstage again. Kane with a suplex for a 2 count. Kane with more offense in the corner and another 2 count. More of the same from Kane now. Cena fights back with right hands as we get dueling chants. Cena with a shoulder block but Kane drops him with a right hand. Kane with a splash in the corner. Cena moves and Kane misses the next splash. Cena drops Kane and calls for the Five Knuckle Shuffle to boos but Kane grabs him by the throat. Kane nails a big chokeslam for a close 2 count as Kane yells at the referee. Kane calls for a Tombstone but Cena slides out and goes for an Attitude Adjustment to get the win.

Winner: John Cena

- After the match, we see Rollins backstage with J&J laughing at Kane. Cena makes his way up the ramp and raises his title.

- Still to come, Rollins vs. Ziggler. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and Kane is backstage fuming.

- Renee Young is with The Miz. Miz plugs The Marine 4 and has a copy. Miz goes on but Renee interrupts and has to send the interview to Byron Saxton, who is backstage with John Cena. Cena talks about his match with Kane but Rusev lays him out from behind with a chain. Rusev uses the chain to pull Cena's head back in The Accolade. A referee manage to get him off and we go to commercial with Cena on the ground coughing.

The Miz vs. Damien Sandow

Back from the break and Eden announces the winner of this match will get to keep the "Miz" likeness. Damien Sandow is out first with Summer Rae. The Miz is out next. Miz stalls but Sandow immediately goes for a roll-up and Miz kicks out at 2. Miz with a kick and a headlock now. Miz gets rolled up again and has to retreat to the floor. Sandow chases him back in. Miz with a roll-up for 2 now. Miz stops away on Sandow in the corner. Miz keeps control and goes for another 2 count. Sandow catches a clothesline and hits the backbreaker combo. Sandow with a splash in the corner and a neckbreaker. Sandow with the DDT and another 2 count. Miz blocks a Skull Crushing Finale and gets a 2 count with a handful of tights Sandow blocks the Skull Crushing Finale. Summer ends up turning on Sandow while Miz has the referee distracted, leading to Miz getting the win and keeping his likeness.

Winner: The Miz

- After the match, Summer joins The Miz in the ring. Miz takes the mic and goes to say he's awesome but Randy Orton hits him with a big RKO outta nowhere. Orton's music hits and he goes to the corners.

- The announcers hype the WWE Network and Extreme Rules.

- We come back and get another cryptic promo from Bray Wyatt.

Adam Rose vs. Ryback

Ryback makes his way out as Adam Rose waits in the ring. Ryback makes pretty quick work of Rose and hits Shellshocked for the win.

Winner: Ryback

- After the match, Ryback take out a few Rosebuds and Rosa Mendes comes down to tend to Rose.

- Renee Young is backstage with Kane and informs him that The Authority was mocking him on social media. He storms in the office and Rollins actually apologizes. He understands Kane helped him get the title but wishes Kane wouldn't bring it up so much. Rollins appreciates Kane so much that he's dedicating his match to him tonight. They walk off and we see Randy Orton lurking behind a corner.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins

Back from the break and out comes Dolph Ziggler for the non-title main event. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins is out next with J&J Security. The bell rings and Rollins goes to work on Ziggler, taking him to the corner. Ziggler turns it around and unloads. Ziggler with a neckbreaker and an elbow drop for a 1 count. They tumble over the top and go at it on the floor now. Ziggler brings it back in the ring but Rollins drops him with a kick. Ziggler ducks a clothesline and hits a dropkick for another 1 count. Rollins turns it around and sends Ziggler back to the floor as we go to commercial. Back from the break and Rollins is still in control. He takes his time and fans boo. Rollins with a big knee drop for a 2 count. Ziggler gets some offense in and they really get going after a few minutes. Ziggler hits a huge DDT for a close 2 count. Rollins with a roll-up for 2. Ziggler goes down after an enziguri. Rollins with another 2 count. Rollins goes for the corner powerbomb but Ziggler slides out and rolls him up for 2. Ziggler with a huge superkick for a close 2 count. Sheamus runs down to ringside and distracts Dolph, yelling that he's going to make him kiss his ass on Sunday. Rollins takes advantage and hits the corner powerbomb. Rollins hits a new facebuster-DDT type finisher for the win.

Winner: Seth Rollins

- After the match, Rollins takes the mic and cuts a promo but Triple H comes out. Triple H goes to speak and give it up for Rollins but Rollins wants to finish what he was saying. Rollins talks about beating Orton on Sunday and proving that this is his WWE and he is the man. Rollins says putting Kane as the Gatekeeper is useless and obsolete. Kane's music hits and out he comes as the steel cage starts lowering with Rollins in it. Triple H and J&J talk Kane down at ringside. Orton slides in the ring and Rollins gets locked in the cage with him. Orton goes after Rollins but he climbs up the cage as Triple H and the others look on. Orton hits a huge RKO on Rollins and Kane looks on laughing. Orton's music hits as he starts celebrating. Cole and the announcers plug the WWE Network. RAW goes off the air with Randy Orton posing in the cage.

I was typing up a live reaction as I was watching to post, but I'l put it here cause you beat me to it.

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Open with Orton in the cage, he delivers a decent promo disparaging Seth, basic stuff - drops a bastard in for good measure.

Out comes the Champ. Refutes Orton. Orton says he's going to RKO everyone in the building tonight.

Cut to break.

Ambrose comes out for the first match. Oh its Luke Harper. Seems they've run out of ideas for this feud already so they're resorting to having matches between them to water down the PPV.

That actually wasnt bad, it was just a fight that didnt last too long. Harper goes to powerbomb Ambrose off the stage, but Deans gets out of it, then thrown off and he just rolls out of it. Remember when getting thrown off the stage was devastating? I miss those days.

Break.

Seth is skulking around the back Wee weeing himself at the prospect of taking an RKO. Titus Oneill jump scares him in the first genuinely entertaining bits of the show so far. They leave. Triple H comes up, tells Seth to man up.

Lucha! Lucha! Lucha! Lucha! Crowd are still hot on the Lucha Dragons, which I love. They're vs New Day.

Break.

New Day are in the ring clapping, getting more disillusioned by the crowd chanting New Day Sucks. Big E bullying Kalisto, using his size to counter his offence, simple booking. I wish Langston would wear knee pads, I dont know why but I find it off-putting. Cut to the Tag Champs and Natalya watching the match backstage, beats n all. Xavier Woods is good at reacting to the crowd. If he was the voice of a heel New Day it could actually be pretty decent, unlike the garbage we currently have.

Break.

New Day are definitely playing the heels. JBL just said he's here for excellent analysis and I nearly spit my porridge out. Hot tag to Kalisto. Big spill to the outside. Refs at an 8 count. Kofi slides in, Xavier is under the ring holding Sin Cara's legs so he cant get in. New Day win to progress to Extreme Rules. Out comes Orton to give Xavier and Kofi RKO's before Big E backs down. Looked like a botched spot with Kofi, took two attempts to set it up. No STUPID STUPID STUPID though, so maybe Ortons maturing.

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Recap of Cena vs Barrett last week. Cole laughs when recapping the 'stunner'. I agree. Another open challenge tonight. Begin speculation. Neville? Never mind that, up next is the 2nd recap in as many minutes, looking at Reigns vs Show from last week. Yay.

Break.

Reminder it'll be last man standing between the two at Extreme Rules. Fandango comes out to his new music. Axelmania is in the rind already - no entrance for one of the most over gimmicks they have right now, smart booking. Axel dances to Fandango's music. Maybe R-Truth will be Cena's opponent? Or Mizdow. Mizdow would be good, they had a really good match a couple of years ago, but surely they're saving him for the Miz - Oh, its over. Fandango wins, and his old-new music hits - that weird salsa version, then it cuts to the old-old music. He's Fandangoing with the crowd, it seems pretty over.

Oh, its the Miz vs Mizdow for 'The Miz' brand. I love this habit of giving away PPV matches for free. Triple H's announcement is up next.

Break.

Maybe he'll challenge John Cena? Why not? Its the one belt he's never won and thats a big deal according to Daniel Bryan. Subtle NXT chants, nice. He puts over Seth Rollins as the face of the company and the next 10 years. Time to find the next Rollins. Sorry Trips, need to interupt. You already have the future, and his name is Sami Zayn. You can thank me later. Whats going to happen with Tough Enough? Will the winner go into NXT or straight to the main roster? Speaking of NXT, how good was that Sami Zayn - Rhyno match last week? Cant wait for Zayn-Owens 2. Theres a womans Triple Threat for the No.1 contender spot this week, that'l be good, check it out. Its free on the Network. Maybe Sami Zayn can challenge Cena tonight? I would love that. Trips wants everyone to send Tough Enough audition tapes to WWE.com. This has potential. 10 men, 5 women, one winner of each gender. Fingers crossed we find the next Daniel Puder or Cameron.

Here comes Kane. In a suit. No reaction. Kanes handing in his two-weeks notice. I've heard worse news. Here comes Rollins and J&J. Jamie Noble could challenge John Cena, havent seen that match in over a decade. Kane screams about how The Authority could have made El Torito champion if they wanted and Seth is a spoiled Punk. Triple H makes Kane 'Guardian of the Gate' for the Steel Cage match, instead of a bog standard ref. Its actually an interesting Dynamic, but seeing as Extreme Rules is this Sunday, they havent given it enough time to find its feet as a story arch.

A recap of last weeks 'Battle Royal' and Naomi's heel turn. Snore.

Break.

Triple H reminds Kane that he is no longer fire and brimstone. Kane says he agrees and will prove it. Triple H gives Seth a pep talk, like the old mentor. Seth vs Ziggler for the 17th time in 6 months. Hooray.

Heel Naomi still has Brodus Clay's music, which was Ernest 'The Cat' Miller's theme. Gimmick infringement? The bellas theme comes on. Its gonna be Brie vs Naomi - wheres my sky remote? Nikki's on commentary. x30 it is then.

Break.

Naomi wins somehow. Backstage in catering. Heath Slater sits next to Erick Rowan. Maybe Slater can challenge Cena. SLATER SAYS HE's ACCEPTING! He asks Rowan what time of salad dressing he uses before Rowan walks away - I know the feeling Erick. Slater stands up annoyed and eats an RKO through the table. Thats 3 RKO's. Maybe Rowan will accept Cena's challenge? Wouldnt be terrible - Cena's done a good jpb putting these guys over, Rowan could use the rub.

Break.

Out comes Roman Reigns to a mostly positive reaction. He doesnt feel like talking, he feels like fighting, and the ISEC breathes a sigh of relief. He calls out Big Show. Gets Bo Dallas instead. To no reaction. Bo even tries to claim that Episode 1 is the best Star Wars film. Bo starts running down Reigns. Jeez you can really see the resemblance to Wyatt with that goatee. He's like Bray Wyatt lite. Reigns drops him with the Superman Punch and a spear. Then calls out Big Show again. Tells us he will be the Last Man Standing and you can BOLIEVE that. Nice touch.

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Bray Wyatt could challenge John Cena. That worked well for him that last time. Or a curveball and Hacksaw Jim Duggan can challenge. Enough speculation, here comes Sheamus. Seriously loving this new entrance. Is he challenging John Cena? No, its Frak Zack Ryder. Remember when he was the hot ticket? How times have changed. I suspect a total squash here.

Bell rings, Brogue Kick, Sheamus is taunting Ryder on the mic saying its easy. This is brilliant. Its no fun to pin Zack, and he deserves more than a five second match. Sheamus is just toying with Ryder. He sets him up for another Brogue but Ziggler interferes and hits him with a ZigZag. Sheamus is announced the winner by DQ, but there was no bell. JBL asks how the ref came to that decision. Im pretty sure outside interference is a DQ, but im not an expert. Neither is JBL apparently. JOHN CENA IS UP NEXT! THE SPECULATION IS OVER! WHO IS IT??

Break.

Cena comes out to a mostly positive reaction, but it quickly gets drowned out with the John Cena sucks song. I love that song. Typical Cena promo. Shut up and let me know who the challenger is. Tensai? Goldust? Rowan? Wyatt? Lana? Shane McMahon? The Boogeyman? DDP? Edge? The ghost of John Cena past? Shut up and get on with it.

Kane? Alright lets see where this goes. Would rather he was back in the mask but hey, give it a chance. Cena wins with the AA. Not bad, but very formulaic and nothing we havent seen before. Seems a waste of a spot if you ask me.

Break

The Titty Mistress is interviewing Miz. He has a copy of Marine 4 on Blu-ray, and he's blocking our Summer Rae's face, to get it over as his movie. They interupt him for a Cena interview. Rusev attacks him from behind, and puts him in the Accolade with the chain across his face, that looks incredibly painful.

Break. Yes, already.

Miz vs Mizdow. Extreme Rules has came 6 days early. Mizdow is out and his reaction isnt nearly as good as it has been. Its either crowd burnout or boredom of this program. Could be both. Summer Rae is Poopie, get her tae Frak. Little to no reaction for Miz either. Im going to give these guys the benefit of the doubt and put it down to crowd burnout. Summer Rae screws Mizdow and Miz wins. What a pay off. This feud deserved a match like this to cap it off. What a disaster. RKO! Never happier to see Orton. Thats 4. Hardly everyone he see's but still something to drive the show.

Extreme Rules catch-up. JBL is backing Orton to win - Get JBL to Frak. I dont get his character. I thought he was to be the Heel voice of the authority on commentary? Sort this Poopie out.

Break.

Bray Wyatt promo. Typical stuff. Still dont know who he's talking about. LET THE SPECULATION BEG.. ah Frak it. Im done at this point.

Ryback faces Adam Rose. Cole just called Ryback Bigg Hoss. I thought that was Swagger? I still dont know what it means but im pretty sure its Jack Swagger. Wheres he been? I kinda miss him. Maybe he could be who Bray Wyatt is talking about? Nah thats Frak stupid. Shell Shock and its over. Again, as has been the theme of tonight, very samey and safe. Until a hotdog and a banana attacked Ryback. Sets them up for a double shell shock. Ryback wins line of the night for shouting "Its funny cause they're food". Give that man a WWE title match. Rosa Mendes is out to comfort Rose in her unending quest to remain become relevant.

Another segment with Kane and Rollins shouting at each other. Rollins seemingly finds humility and apologizes the Kane. Dont think this is over.

Break.

Watching this on x6 speed because honestly I just want it to end. Normally I would be into Ziggler vs Rollins but I just cant bring myself to do it after 2 + 3/4 hours of mediocrity. Hey theres Sheamus. Rollins has a new finisher which looks crap compared to the Curb Stomp. I would love Lesnar to come out to answer Cena's challenge next week. 16 Germans and a new US champion would be great. I miss Lesnar. Is it over yet? No. Here comes Triple H for a promo. Frak me senseless JUST FINISH ALREADY. Kane comes out, AGAIN. Seth getting the cage lowered to keep Kane out is a nice touch, but Orton is just going to sneak in. Watch, calling it now.

Called it. That cage looks alot flimsier than it used to be. Sweet RKO. Thank Frak its over.

Samo wrote:I was typing up a live reaction as I was watching to post, but I'l put it here cause you beat me to it.

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Open with Orton in the cage, he delivers a decent promo disparaging Seth, basic stuff - drops a bastard in for good measure.

Out comes the Champ.  Refutes Orton.  Orton says he's going to RKO everyone in the building tonight.

Cut to break.

Ambrose comes out for the first match.  Oh its Luke Harper.  Seems they've run out of ideas for this feud already so they're resorting to having matches between them to water down the PPV.

That actually wasnt bad, it was just a fight that didnt last too long.  Harper goes to powerbomb Ambrose off the stage, but Deans gets out of it, then thrown off and he just rolls out of it.  Remember when getting thrown off the stage was devastating?  I miss those days.

Break.

Seth is skulking around the back Wee weeing himself at the prospect of taking an RKO.  Titus Oneill jump scares him in the first genuinely entertaining bits of the show so far.  They leave.  Triple H comes up, tells Seth to man up.

Lucha! Lucha! Lucha! Lucha! Crowd are still hot on the Lucha Dragons, which I love.  They're vs New Day.

Break.

New Day are in the ring clapping, getting more disillusioned by the crowd chanting New Day Sucks. Big E bullying Kalisto, using his size to counter his offence, simple booking.  I wish Langston would wear knee pads, I dont know why but I find it off-putting.  Cut to the Tag Champs and Natalya watching the match backstage, beats n all. Xavier Woods is good at reacting to the crowd.  If he was the voice of a heel New Day it could actually be pretty decent, unlike the garbage we currently have.

Break.

New Day are definitely playing the heels.  JBL just said he's here for excellent analysis and I nearly spit my porridge out.  Hot tag to Kalisto.  Big spill to the outside.  Refs at an 8 count.  Kofi slides in, Xavier is under the ring holding Sin Cara's legs so he cant get in.  New Day win to progress to Extreme Rules. Out comes Orton to give Xavier and Kofi RKO's before Big E backs down.  Looked like a botched spot with Kofi, took two attempts to set it up.  No STUPID STUPID STUPID though, so maybe Ortons maturing.

Network Plug.  Its free for April.  9.99 after.  Incase you didnt know.

Recap of Cena vs Barrett last week.  Cole laughs when recapping the 'stunner'.  I agree.  Another open challenge tonight.  Begin speculation.  Neville?  Never mind that, up next is the 2nd recap in as many minutes, looking at Reigns vs Show from last week.  Yay.

Break.

Reminder it'll be last man standing between the two at Extreme Rules.  Fandango comes out to his new music.  Axelmania is in the rind already - no entrance for one of the most over gimmicks they have right now, smart booking.  Axel dances to Fandango's music.  Maybe R-Truth will be Cena's opponent?  Or Mizdow.  Mizdow would be good, they had a really good match a couple of years ago, but surely they're saving him for the Miz - Oh, its over.  Fandango wins, and his old-new music hits - that weird salsa version, then it cuts to the old-old music.  He's Fandangoing with the crowd, it seems pretty over.

Oh, its the Miz vs Mizdow for 'The Miz' brand.  I love this habit of giving away PPV matches for free.  Triple H's announcement is up next.

Break.

Maybe he'll challenge John Cena?  Why not?  Its the one belt he's never won and thats a big deal according to Daniel Bryan.  Subtle NXT chants, nice.  He puts over Seth Rollins as the face of the company and the next 10 years.  Time to find the next Rollins.  Sorry Trips, need to interupt.  You already have the future, and his name is Sami Zayn.  You can thank me later.  Whats going to happen with Tough Enough?  Will the winner go into NXT or straight to the main roster?  Speaking of NXT, how good was that Sami Zayn - Rhyno match last week?  Cant wait for Zayn-Owens 2.  Theres a womans Triple Threat for the No.1 contender spot this week, that'l be good, check it out.  Its free on the Network.  Maybe Sami Zayn can challenge Cena tonight?  I would love that.  Trips wants everyone to send Tough Enough audition tapes to WWE.com.  This has potential. 10 men, 5 women, one winner of each gender.  Fingers crossed we find the next Daniel Puder or Cameron.

Here comes Kane.  In a suit.  No reaction.  Kanes handing in his two-weeks notice.  I've heard worse news.  Here comes Rollins and J&J.  Jamie Noble could challenge John Cena, havent seen that match in over a decade. Kane screams about how The Authority could have made El Torito champion if they wanted and Seth is a spoiled Punk.  Triple H makes Kane 'Guardian of the Gate' for the Steel Cage match, instead of a bog standard ref.  Its actually an interesting Dynamic, but seeing as Extreme Rules is this Sunday, they havent given it enough time to find its feet as a story arch.

A recap of last weeks 'Battle Royal' and Naomi's heel turn.  Snore.

Break.

Triple H reminds Kane that he is no longer fire and brimstone.  Kane says he agrees and will prove it.  Triple H gives Seth a pep talk, like the old mentor.  Seth vs Ziggler for the 17th time in 6 months.  Hooray.

Heel Naomi still has Brodus Clay's music, which was Ernest 'The Cat' Miller's theme.  Gimmick infringement?  The bellas theme comes on.  Its gonna be Brie vs Naomi - wheres my sky remote?  Nikki's on commentary.  x30 it is then.

Break.

Naomi wins somehow.  Backstage in catering.  Heath Slater sits next to Erick Rowan.  Maybe Slater can challenge Cena.  SLATER SAYS HE's ACCEPTING!  He asks Rowan what time of salad dressing he uses before Rowan walks away - I know the feeling Erick.  Slater stands up annoyed and eats an RKO through the table.  Thats 3 RKO's.  Maybe Rowan will accept Cena's challenge?  Wouldnt be terrible - Cena's done a good jpb putting these guys over, Rowan could use the rub.

Break.

Out comes Roman Reigns to a mostly positive reaction.  He doesnt feel like talking, he feels like fighting, and the ISEC breathes a sigh of relief.  He calls out Big Show.  Gets Bo Dallas instead.  To no reaction.  Bo even tries to claim that Episode 1 is the best Star Wars film.  Bo starts running down Reigns.  Jeez you can really see the resemblance to Wyatt with that goatee. He's like Bray Wyatt lite.  Reigns drops him with the Superman Punch and a spear.  Then calls out Big Show again.  Tells us he will be the Last Man Standing and you can BOLIEVE that.  Nice touch.

break.

Bray Wyatt could challenge John Cena.  That worked well for him that last time.  Or a curveball and Hacksaw Jim Duggan can challenge.  Enough speculation, here comes Sheamus. Seriously loving this new entrance.  Is he challenging John Cena?  No, its Frak Zack Ryder.  Remember when he was the hot ticket?  How times have changed.  I suspect a total squash here.

Bell rings, Brogue Kick, Sheamus is taunting Ryder on the mic saying its easy.  This is brilliant.  Its no fun to pin Zack, and he deserves more than a five second match.  Sheamus is just toying with Ryder.  He sets him up for another Brogue but Ziggler interferes and hits him with a ZigZag.  Sheamus is announced the winner by DQ, but there was no bell.  JBL asks how the ref came to that decision.  Im pretty sure outside interference is a DQ, but im not an expert.  Neither is JBL apparently.  JOHN CENA IS UP NEXT! THE SPECULATION IS OVER! WHO IS IT??

Break.

Cena comes out to a mostly positive reaction, but it quickly gets drowned out with the John Cena sucks song.  I love that song.  Typical Cena promo.  Shut up and let me know who the challenger is.  Tensai?  Goldust?  Rowan?  Wyatt?  Lana?  Shane McMahon?  The Boogeyman?  DDP?  Edge?  The ghost of John Cena past?  Shut up and get on with it.

Kane?  Alright lets see where this goes.  Would rather he was back in the mask but hey, give it a chance.  Cena wins with the AA.  Not bad, but very formulaic and nothing we havent seen before. Seems a waste of a spot if you ask me.  

Break

The Titty Mistress is interviewing Miz.  He has a copy of Marine 4 on Blu-ray, and he's blocking our Summer Rae's face, to get it over as his movie.  They interupt him for a Cena interview.  Rusev attacks him from behind, and puts him in the Accolade with the chain across his face, that looks incredibly painful.

Break.  Yes, already.

Miz vs Mizdow.  Extreme Rules has came 6 days early.  Mizdow is out and his reaction isnt nearly as good as it has been.  Its either crowd burnout or boredom of this program.  Could be both.  Summer Rae is Poopie, get her tae Frak.  Little to no reaction for Miz either.  Im going to give these guys the benefit of the doubt and put it down to crowd burnout.  Summer Rae screws Mizdow and Miz wins.  What a pay off.  This feud deserved a match like this to cap it off.  What a disaster.  RKO!  Never happier to see Orton.  Thats 4.  Hardly everyone he see's but still something to drive the show.

Extreme Rules catch-up.  JBL is backing Orton to win - Get JBL to Frak.  I dont get his character.  I thought he was to be the Heel voice of the authority on commentary?  Sort this Poopie out.  

Break.

Bray Wyatt promo.  Typical stuff.  Still dont know who he's talking about. LET THE SPECULATION BEG.. ah Frak it.  Im done at this point.

Ryback faces Adam Rose.  Cole just called Ryback Bigg Hoss.  I thought that was Swagger?  I still dont know what it means but im pretty sure its Jack Swagger.  Wheres he been?  I kinda miss him.  Maybe he could be who Bray Wyatt is talking about?  Nah thats Frak stupid.  Shell Shock and its over.  Again, as has been the theme of tonight, very samey and safe.  Until a hotdog and a banana attacked Ryback.  Sets them up for a double shell shock.  Ryback wins line of the night for shouting "Its funny cause they're food".  Give that man a WWE title match.  Rosa Mendes is out to comfort Rose in her unending quest to remain become relevant.

Another segment with Kane and Rollins shouting at each other.  Rollins seemingly finds humility and apologizes the Kane.  Dont think this is over.

Break.

Watching this on x6 speed because honestly I just want it to end.  Normally I would be into Ziggler vs Rollins but I just cant bring myself to do it after 2 + 3/4 hours of mediocrity. Hey theres Sheamus.  Rollins has a new finisher which looks crap compared to the Curb Stomp.  I would love Lesnar to come out to answer Cena's challenge next week.  16 Germans and a new US champion would be great.  I miss Lesnar.  Is it over yet?  No.  Here comes Triple H for a promo.  Frak me senseless JUST FINISH ALREADY.  Kane comes out, AGAIN.  Seth getting the cage lowered to keep Kane out is a nice touch, but Orton is just going to sneak in.  Watch, calling it now.

Called it.  That cage looks alot flimsier than it used to be.  Sweet RKO.  Thank Frak its over.

Can I ask, as you seem very negative why you bother watching at all, why waste the time. I haven't watched any part of a raw in 12 months because it's all the same and I got fed up with it.

Take the Miz and Mizdow for example, that's the pay off!? What a joke and if they have any future matches they will now be deemed meaningless after what happened this week.

The one line I was disappointed that they missed was Sheamus saying to Ryder that he "deserves more than a 5 second match" he could have gone for a line like "after all, I gave that runt Daniel Bryan all of 17 seconds at Wrestlemania before taking his World title"...

bretmeharty wrote:
Can I ask, as you seem very negative why you bother watching at all, why waste the time. I haven't watched any part of a raw in 12 months because it's all the same and I got fed up with it.

Take the Miz and Mizdow for example, that's the pay off!? What a joke and if they have any future matches they will now be deemed meaningless after what happened this week.

I must be a glutton for punishment, but I can only take so much. The 3 hour format is killing RAW completely. From now on I think I'll be reading spoilers then deciding if its worth watching or not.

JoshSansom wrote:The one line I was disappointed that they missed was Sheamus saying to Ryder that he "deserves more than a 5 second match" he could have gone for a line like "after all, I gave that runt Daniel Bryan all of 17 seconds at Wrestlemania before taking his World title"...

I get your point but I think when they're serving so much crap to their Live audiance the last thing they'd want to do os remind them of the guy they probably bought their ticket to see and furthermore remind them just how badly they booked him back then tol

Samo wrote:

bretmeharty wrote:
Can I ask, as you seem very negative why you bother watching at all, why waste the time. I haven't watched any part of a raw in 12 months because it's all the same and I got fed up with it.

Take the Miz and Mizdow for example, that's the pay off!? What a joke and if they have any future matches they will now be deemed meaningless after what happened this week.

I must be a glutton for punishment, but I can only take so much.  The 3 hour format is killing RAW completely.  From now on I think I'll be reading spoilers then deciding if its worth watching or not.

Fellow gluttoner right here, I can't stand the majority of it and x30 most of it, usually stopping for the promos, RAW takes me about 35-40 minutes, usually spread between the first segment the segement going into the second hour and the go home play in the main event - I keep watching in the hope that something happens to make me want to watch again

Samo wrote:

bretmeharty wrote:
Can I ask, as you seem very negative why you bother watching at all, why waste the time. I haven't watched any part of a raw in 12 months because it's all the same and I got fed up with it.

Take the Miz and Mizdow for example, that's the pay off!? What a joke and if they have any future matches they will now be deemed meaningless after what happened this week.

I must be a glutton for punishment, but I can only take so much.  The 3 hour format is killing RAW completely.  From now on I think I'll be reading spoilers then deciding if its worth watching or not.

That's what I do.
I look out for the very few wrestler I like, eg Tyson Kidd, The Bella Twins, Rollins, Ziggler. Couple of other Divas.

On that note I do enjoy Total Divas:D

westisbest wrote:

Samo wrote:

bretmeharty wrote:
Can I ask, as you seem very negative why you bother watching at all, why waste the time. I haven't watched any part of a raw in 12 months because it's all the same and I got fed up with it.

Take the Miz and Mizdow for example, that's the pay off!? What a joke and if they have any future matches they will now be deemed meaningless after what happened this week.

I must be a glutton for punishment, but I can only take so much.  The 3 hour format is killing RAW completely.  From now on I think I'll be reading spoilers then deciding if its worth watching or not.

That's what I do.
I look out for the very few wrestler I like, eg Tyson Kidd, The Bella Twins, Rollins, Ziggler. Couple of other Divas.

On that note I do enjoy Total Divas:D

I have enjoyed Total Divas lately too, even if the the drama and tears are made for TV.

Only started watching it a few months ago.

Think this is season 3.

Apart from watching the divas in their bikini's and at the gym etc, its good to see them with their partners and families away from wrestling dealing with other issues.

Vinny cracks me up, he always has a good time no matter where he is or what he is doing.

Yeah, he seems a character.

Nikki Bella comes across pretty bitchey.

My favourite is TJ

I think TJ and Johnathan take themselves too seriously, the other Jon seems cool as well.

Kay Fabe wrote:

Samo wrote:

bretmeharty wrote:
Can I ask, as you seem very negative why you bother watching at all, why waste the time. I haven't watched any part of a raw in 12 months because it's all the same and I got fed up with it.

Take the Miz and Mizdow for example, that's the pay off!? What a joke and if they have any future matches they will now be deemed meaningless after what happened this week.

I must be a glutton for punishment, but I can only take so much.  The 3 hour format is killing RAW completely.  From now on I think I'll be reading spoilers then deciding if its worth watching or not.

Fellow gluttoner right here, I can't stand the majority of it and x30 most of it, usually stopping for the promos, RAW takes me about 35-40 minutes, usually spread between the first segment the segement going into the second hour and the go home play in the main event - I keep watching in the hope that something happens to make me want to watch again

This is exactly the stage I was at a year or so ago. Then I gave up doing even that. I now come on here reading spoilers in the hope that something happens to make me want to watch again. Don't think its ever going to happen now.