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Legend
WWE RAW Opener:
Tonight’s WWE RAW opens up with a mash-up of RAW opening videos from over the years.
- We’re live from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas as Michael Cole welcomes us. We go right to the ring and Vince McMahon is waiting.
Vince welcomes everyone to the twentieth anniversary of Monday Night Raw. We have seen a lot in twenty years. Most of all, we have seen entertainment. Raw has been so entertaining that since its inception, four billion viewers have watched Raw. Why have over four billion viewers enjoyed Raw? Because Vince is a certifiable iconic genius. He also says that it is because of the fans. They will continue to make history tonight. Dolph Ziggler will face John Cena tonight. It will be in a steel cage. We will have a Rock Concert tonight.
Vince is interrupted by the former World Champion, the Big Show. Show tells Vince that he is sorry but the twentieth anniversary celebration will have to wait. They need to address the travesty that happened to him on Smackdown.
Vince reminds Show that he does not like being told what to do. He does not like being interrupted. He does not like certain people calling him Vince. Show says ‘sir’ and then he continues. He would like to address what happened on Smackdown. Vince tells Show that he looks good and he has lost some weight. He says that Show is no longer carrying the World Championship. Show says that is why he his out here. He wants to address the travesty. Vince wants to roll the footage and Show says that it isn’t necessary. Since he came out unannounced, they don’t have the footage ready. Vince says that we need to watch the footage.
Show says that is what he is talking about. He wasn’t prepared for that type of match on Smackdown. Why would Booker put him in that match. Maybe he is trying to make Del Rio a hero to the Latinos. It is not fair. Booker is jealous of him. He has a no cut iron clad contract. Booker and everyone is inferior to him. Vince asks Show what he would have him do. Show says that since he is Vince’s most precious commodity, Vince should strip the inferior Alberto Del Rio of his title.
Ricardo Rodriguez comes out and he introduces the current World Champion, Albertoooooo Del Riooooooooooo.
Alberto tells Big Show for someone who talks about being a giant so much, he comes off so small. He remembers that Show had so much fun picking on Ricardo, but when someone picks on him, Show becomes a crying baby. Instead of complaining to Mr. McMahon, why not do something about that. Why not give the people Alberto Del Rio versus Big Show for the title tonight? Show says no. This is exactly what he has been talking about. He was not prepared on Friday. He is not prepared tonight. He is wearing a custom made suit. Del Rio says that Show is bigger and stronger than him. For once in his life, he tells Show to show some cajones.
Show says that he is not going to waste his rematch here tonight and he tells Del Rio that he is delusional to think that. He will fight Del Rio when he wants to fight him, not when Del Rio wants to fight him. A perfect place for that title is not in Houston, it is at the Royal Rumble. A smart man like himself, chooses the battleground. When it is all said and done, people won’t be talking about CM Punk, the Rock, or who survived the 30 man Royal Rumble... they will be talking about him because he is going to knock Del Rio out and take back his World Championship. He tells Del Rio to enjoy his fifteen minutes of fame.
Alberto says something in Spanish and he translates for Show and says that he called him a fat jackass in Spanish. Show asks if this is Vince’s World Champion to insult him. Alberto says that Ricardo has a present for Show. Ricardo gets a bucket and Show tells Ricardo if he throws water on him, he will break Ricardo’s spine in half. Ricardo thinks about it and he throws confetti on Show. Del Rio and Show battle and Del Rio with a rana and a step up enzuigiri that sends Show out of the ring. Vince introduces Del Rio to the crowd as he celebrates.
We go to commercial.
- The announcers hype Rock’s concert and tonight’s steel cage match. We go to commercial.
Wade Barrett vs. Randy Orton
We go to the ring and Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett is in the ring. Randy Orton is out next to a big pop.
They lock up and Orton backs Barrett into the corner and he gives a clean break. They lock up again and Barrett backs Orton into the corner and Barrett with a punch and kick. Orton misses a clothesline but Orton with a Thesz Press. They go to the floor and Orton sends Barrett into the announce table. Orton with a European uppercut and then he connects with a back body drop onto the ringside barrier.
They return to the ring and Orton gets a near fall. Orton with a very deliberate Garvin Stomp. Orton with a kick to the head. Orton clotheslines Barrett over the top rope to the floor and we go to commercial.
We are back and Orton with punches and a head butt. Barrett with a knee to the midsection and we see footage from the commercial break when Barrett avoided the IEDDT and connected with a back kick that send Orton to the floor.
We are back to the action in the ring and Barrett with a reverse chin lock. Orton with a head butt and kick. Barrett with a boot to the head. Barrett gets a near fall. Barrett puts Orton in the ropes and connects with knees and then kicks Orton in the head and gets a near fall. Barrett with a reverse chin lock but Orton with a belly-to-back suplex.
Orton and Barrett exchange punches. Barrett with an Irish whip but Orton with a clothesline out of the corner. Orton with two more clotheslines and he avoids a clothesline from Barrett. Orton with a power slam. Barrett drops Orton on the top rope to avoid the IEDDT. Barrett with a back breaker and then he gets Barrett on the apron for the IEDDT and he hits it.
Orton with the push ups but Barrett escapes the hold and he connects with a forearm to the back of the head and then he sends Orton shoulder first into the ring post. Barrett with the Bull Hammer for the three count.
Winner: Wade Barrett
- Still to come tonight is the first Hall of Fame announcement. Back to commercial.
Backstage:
WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres runs into Teddy Long and Booker T backstage. Booker says Vickie Guerrero agrees that Eve will be stripped of her title if she tries to run away or get counted out tonight. Eve tries to play up to Booker but he laughs in her face. Teddy laughs at her too. Eve smacks Teddy in the face and walks off.
Backstage:
Cole shows us footage from earlier today where Kane and Daniel Bryan met with Dr. Shelby for an evaluation. Bryan tells Kane that they should lie to Dr. Shelby and tell him what he wants to hear. Kane agrees and in comes the doc. They have a group hug before sitting down. They answer some questions about each other. Shelby brings in Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes. He wants them to cause a trigger for Team Hell No’s anger and see how they handle it. Shelby wants Rhodes and Sandow to antagonize them and when they get angry, wash it away and find their happiness. Before that can happen, Sandow and Rhodes end up correcting Shelby and running him down. They call Shelby a failure and say Dr. Phil would be better. Shelby tells Bryan and Kane to attack and they get rid of Rhodes Scholars.
Kane vs. Damien Sandow
We go to the ring and out come WWE Tag Team Champions Kane and Daniel Bryan. Kane will face Damien Sandow after the commercial.
Back from the break and Sandow comes out with Rhodes. Kane takes control early on and unloads on Sandow in the corners. Kane with a sideslam for a 2 count. Kane with more offense on the floor. Kane brings it back in but Sandow kicks him. Sandow turns it around and works Kane over now. Sandow goes on and hits the Elbow of Disdain. Sandow comes off the top but Kane catches him with a chokeslam for the win.
Winner: Kane
- Back from the break and we see what happened with Big Show and Alberto Del Rio earlier tonight.
In the Arena:
Justin Roberts introduces Mick Foley as the first inductee into the 2013 Hall of Fame class. The crowd chants for Foley and out he comes to the ring.
Foley thanks the crowd for their ovation but The Shield’s music hits. Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns come through the crowd and surround Foley in the ring. Ryback’s music hits and out he comes for the save. They beat Ryback down but he turns it around. They beat him down again but now comes Randy Orton for the save. Orton gets beat down also and out next comes Sheamus. Sheamus fights them off. Orton and Ryback join in and the clear the ring after Ambrose takes Shell Shocked. The Shield backs up the ramp as Orton, Ryback and Sheamus stand tall in the ring.
Ryback gets a big “Feed Me More†chant going. Josh Mathews enters the ring to interview Ryback. He talks about how The Shield has allowed CM Punk to escape every time they face off. Ryback says he can’t rest until he gives back The Shield what they have taken from him. Ryback starts a “Feed Me Shield†chant.
- We get a video of some of the more bizarre gimmicks over the years – Man Mountain Rock, Bastian Booger, Gillberg, The Sultan, Damien Demento, The Goon, Max Moon, The Boogeyman, Naked Midian, stuttering Goldust and others.
- The Divas Title match is up next after commercial.
WWE Divas Title Match
Kaitlyn vs. Eve Torres
Lilian Garcia announces this match as Kaitlyn waits in the ring. WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres comes out next. If she gets counted out, she will lose the title in this match.
The bell rings and they lock up. Eve with a headlock but Kaitlyn turns it around. Eve goes to the floor and Kaitlyn won’t let her back in. Eve comes in and goes to the corner. Kaitlyn is told to back off by the referee. Eve kicks Kaitlyn back and then kicks her in the face for a 2 count. Eve mounts Kaitlyn and unloads. Eve with a takedown and 2 count.
Eve turns it around and chokes her in the corner. Eve with a submission now. Kaitlyn counters with a roll up for 2. Kaitlyn with clotheslines now and then a big shoulder. Kaitlyn with an inverted DDT and a close 2 count. Eve comes back with a neckbreaker for a close 2 count. Eve shows frustration. Kaitlyn picks Eve up on her shoulders and drops her over the knee. Eve rolls out to the floor but Kaitlyn comes after. Eve tosses Kaitlyn into the fan barrier and walks back to the ring. Kaitlyn gets in first and spears Eve for the win and the title.
Winner and New WWE Divas Champion: Kaitlyn
Backstage:
Josh Mathews interviewed Brodus Clay and aired footage of C.M. Punk saying he shucks and jives. Clay said he doesn't shuck and jive because he has to. He said he does it because he was born to. He said Punk's pipe bomb is about to blow up in his face.
Brodus Clay vs. CM Punk
Back from the break and out comes Brodus Clay with Cameron and Naomi. Out next comes WWE Champion CM Punk with Paul Heyman.
The bell rings and they go at it. Clay knocks Punk down and Punk goes to the floor to regroup with Heyman. Clay brings Punk back in and keeps up the assault. Clay beats Punk down in the corner and scoop slams him. Clay drops an elbow and another. Punk turns it around an springboards in with a clothesline. Punk with a neckbreaker. Punk mocks Clay’s dancing. Punk with another neckbreaker. Clay with a submission on the neck now.
Punk with kicks but Clay catches him and hits a suplex. Clay runs over Punk and hits a headbutt. Clay misses a splash in the corner and Punk takes the knee out. Punk with a kick in the face. Punk goes to the top and hits the big elbow drop. Punk applies the Anaconda Vice and Clay taps out for the win.
Winner: CM Punk
After the match, Punk mocks Clay some more and takes a mic. He says he just came to do what he does every Monday night. Punk says The Rock is going to come out later and do what he does. Punk talks about The Rock and says Rock will not leave Royal Rumble with the title because he is the best in the world and that’s a fact.
- They plug tonight’s Rock Concert and Cena vs. Ziggler in a cage. Back to commercial.
- We are back and it is time to take a look at some of the best vehicular moments in Raw history. We see Austin and the beer truck, Kane in the ambulance, Austin and his ATV, Alberto hitting Santa, Austin putting cement in Vince’s Corvette, DX ruining Vince’s limo, Edge acting like Ric Flair attacking people, Sheamus stealing Alberto’s Ferrari, destroying JBL’s limo, Austin riding the Zamboni, Rock with the monster truck running over Rock’s car, Kofi Kingston destroying Orton’s NASCAR, Vince’s limo blowing up.
Backstage:
Mick Foley is on the phone with his kids and he says that he was getting ready to defend himself. He is interrupted by The Rock. Mick offers his hand and Rock asks Mick if he came across the arena to shake his hand... and they hug. Rock congratulates Mick for making it into the Hall of Fame. Mick throws out a lot of Finallys. Rock says that Mick wants him to throw out a FINALLY. Rock tells Mick not to join him on the catchphrases.
Vickie Guerrero interrupts and she asks them if they can be any louder. She has a show to run and she cannot hear herself think. She tells them to shut up because it is her show, not theirs. Vickie says that the WWE should be like baseball and not induct anybody. Vickie wants to know if she made herself clear. Vickie asks Rock if he has anything to say. Rock says that he has nothing to say to Vickie. Mick wants to know why Rock didn’t lay the verbal smack down on her. Rock says that there is a time and place for everything. He tells Mick to enjoy the Rock Concert.
Over the Top Rope Challenge
Sheamus vs. Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre
Sheamus comes out for an over the top challenge before we go back to commercial.
Back from the break and 3MB are in the ring. They beat Sheamus down to start but he fights them off. They try to toss Sheamus over but he fights back. Sheamus tosses Drew over but he hangs on and Slater makes the save. They beat Sheamus down again. Sheamus eliminates Jinder first and then McIntyre. Sheamus tries to Brogue Slater but gets hung up on the apron. 3MB rush over to help Slater and Sheamus gets eliminated.
Winners: 3MB
After the match, Sheamus comes back and interrupts their celebration. Slater and McIntyre catch Brogue Kicks to end the segment.
Backstage:
Josh Mathews apologizes for interrupting John Cena. Josh asks if the steel cage will help him with Big E Langston. Cena says that we should be talking about people who were on Raw over the twenty years of the show and he mentions Braden Walker, but he was never on Raw. Cena says that you need to talk about the future and he says that house is his. He will take care of Ziggler tonight.
The MizTV:
Miz comes out and he says that he has a special guest on MizTV. He has a WWE Hall of Famer and he says that it will be AWESOME
Miz asks if they would like a hint. Miz wooooos and we go to commercial.
It is time for MizTV and he is in the ring. Miz says in the tradition of the talk shows that have been on Raw like The Cutting Edge, The Highlight Reel, and Piper’s Pit, he welcomes us to the most must see show.
Miz brings out the only two time Hall of Famer, Ric Flair. Flair asks Houston what’s going on. Miz says that Flair has done it all. He wrestled Mr. Perfect, he started Evolution, he has been in TLC Matches, played musical chairs, but what was Flair’s favorite moment in the twenty year history of Raw. Flair says that the night after he lost at Wrestlemania 24. That was the biggest night after the birth of his children. Flair wants to talk about the future. The company gets bigger and better every Monday and he is honored to be here. Flair says that the day Ryback takes the Shield down, it will be a great day.
Miz throws out a few reallys and Flair fires back and then he starts strutting. Miz tells Flair... that was pretty awesome and he wants Flair to do it again. Flair struts and Miz woooos with him. Miz says that was a magical moment for him. Miz says that we have had some of the most unforgettable superstars.
We see some people with their own unique voices. We see Damien Sandow, The Spirit Squad, Mick Foley, DX, Michael Cole, CM Punk Val Venis, Miz, Daniel Bryan, Kane, Vickie Guerrero, Steve Austin, Gene Snitsky, Booker T and his suckas, Funaki, Goldust, Ric Flair, Ron Simmons, Hurricane Helms, Lance Storm, Zack Ryder, Edge and Christian, John Cena, Rock, and more.
Miz says the catchphrases were good but there one missing. Miz and Ric play the $100,000 Pyramid but Flair does not play Miz’ game. Flair says that he has four ex-wives to pay for so he needs the job. Flair then goes into his classic limousine riding son of a gun...
Until Antonio Cesaro interrupts Flair.
He says that he does not need a catchphrase because he does not rely on crutches when he has to speak. Antonio wanted to see how great America is with Miz and Flair in the ring. They embody America like no one else. A failed reality TV star who is more focused on fame than greatness hosting a talk show with his guest being a sixteen time World Champion who made ten million dollars and spent twenty million. Flair corrects Antonio and says thirty million.
Antonio says that Flair was trying to maintain the illusion of past greatness. No matter how great Flair was, he has nothing to show for it right now. Except for maybe a bar tab that he can’t pay. The only thing that the four fingers stand for is his four ex-wives. Miz stands up for Flair and he starts throwing furniture around. Miz says that he will pay Ric’s bar tab tonight, but he will give Cesaro the receipt right now.
Cesaro says that he will take this opportunity to be the bigger man and walk away. Flair grabs Cesaro and chops Cesaro. Miz hits the Skull Crushing Finale on Cesaro and then Flair sets for the figure four, but he lets Miz apply the hold. Flair with elbow drops to his jacket. Flair and Miz pose as Flair’s music plays.
- Still to come, Cena vs. Ziggler in a steel cage match. Back to commercial.
Daniel Bryan vs. Cody Rhodes
Back from the break and Cody Rhodes is in the ring with Damien Sandow. Kane and Daniel Bryan are out next. Cody and Bryan go at it. Cody with an early pin attempt. Cody keeps control and drops a knee on Bryan. Cody wastes time and Bryan pulls him into the Yes Lock for the quick win.
Winner: Daniel Bryan
- Michael Cole shows us the video of Eve Torres at WWE Active with Matt Striker. Eve says that she is the victim and she doesn’t need this place. Eve says that she won a reality show and she quits. We go to commercial.
- We are back and there will be a Championship Fiesta in San Antonio on Smackdown Friday night.
Backstage:
AJ Lee is in the interview area with Big E Langston. She says that her favorite element of Raw has been the romance and the passion. What says love and passion more than a WWE wedding. AJ mentions Edge and Lita and they were interrupted by an unholy guest. We go to the video tape.
AJ brings up the unbridled passion when Triple H and Stephanie renewed their wedding vows. We go to the video tape.
AJ is interrupted by Big E but he has one that almost made him shed a tear. We see AJ and Daniel Bryan’s ceremony. Off to the video tape.
AJ says that was the best moment of her life and the best thing that happened to her. She had it taken away. She lost it. She lost everything because of one man . . . John Cena. Dolph Ziggler comes out to comfort his little cupcake. Ziggler says that he will get revenge on what Cena has done. Inside a steel cage, he proves to the world and to John Cena that he is too damn good.
When he wins tonight, it was the greatest show stealing performance in the history of Raw.
- Jim Ross makes his way to ringside to call the main event.
Steel Cage Match
John Cena vs. Dolph Ziggler
Ziggler goes for the door but Cena stops him and Cena with a side head lock. Cena blocks the door so Ziggler cannot escape that way. Ziggler climbs the cage and Cena stops him. Cena with a punch and Irish whip. Cena blocks a kick and gets a near fall after a suplex. Cena with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Ziggler with a drop kick for a near fall.
Ziggler with kicks and then he sends Cena into the cage. Ziggler with a splash into the corner followed by a neck breaker. Ziggler with a second neck breaker. He goes for a third one but he takes too long and Cena gets Ziggler on his shoulders. Ziggler with a jawbreaker and he gets a near fall.
Ziggler tries for another drop kick but Cena catches Ziggler and catapults him and Ziggler lands on the cage and he climbs to the top. Cena stops him and sends Ziggler back into the ring. Cena starts to climb but Ziggler grabs Cena’s leg and they fight on the top rope. Ziggler with punches and Cena with a head butt. Ziggler with punches and Cena goes to the mat. Cena hits the ropes and Ziggler is crotched. We go to commercial.
We are back and Cena tries to climb the cage but Ziggler follows him to the top of the cage. Cena hangs from the top of the cage but he is able to pull Ziggler back inside the cage. Ziggler with a drop kick on the top rope. We see Big E Langston keep Cena from getting to the floor and he allows Ziggler to keep Cena inside the cage.
Ziggler sends Cena into the cage. Cena avoids going into the cage and he punches Ziggler. Cena with two flying shoulder tackles followed by the Blue Thunder Bomb and he hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena gets Ziggler on his shoulders for the Attitude Adjustment but Ziggler gets to the cage. Cena pulls Ziggler down and tries for the Attitude Adjustment again. Ziggler escapes and he hits a superkick and gets a near fall.
Ziggler crawls for the door but Cena is able to grab the feet. Langston decides to play tug of war with Ziggler. Cena pulls Ziggler into the cage and tries for the STF but Ziggler counters into a sleeper. Cena gets to his feet and he starts to climb the turnbuckles and up the cage. Ziggler is able to bring Cena to the mat. Ziggler climbs the cage while Cena goes out the door. Ziggler sees Cena going for the door and Ziggler stops Cena.
Cena kicks Ziggler away and Cena goes for the door again. Langston pushes the door into Cena’s head and Ziggler covers but only gets a two count. Ziggler goes through the door while Cena climbs the cage. Cena kicks the door and Ziggler falls into the ring.
Langston hits the cage with a chair to keep Cena inside. Ziggler with a Zig Zag for a near fall. Ziggler climbs the cage while Cena is down. Ziggler gets to the top and Cena gets on the ropes. They are on the top rope and Cena pulls Ziggler down to the mat. Ziggler leaps to the turnbuckles and hits a DDT and can only get a near fall.
Meanwhile, outside the ring, AJ freaks out and attacks the announce table. AJ decides to climb the cage. Cena attacks Langston and Ziggler accidentally hits Langston with the briefcase that Langston brought into the ring. Cena with Attitude Adjustment for the three count while AJ sits on the top of the cage.
Winner: John Cena
After the match, AJ sits on the top of the cage and she has ‘that look’ on her face.
- Up next: The Rock Concert. Back to commercial.
Rock Concert:
Back from the break and out comes The Rock to a big pop. The ring is set up with a guitar, a chair and mic stand. Rock says it’s an honor to close out this special night. Rock talks about his first time on RAW and we see a pic of his Rocky Maivai gimmick. Rock picks on how he looked and says that picture proves if you put your mind to it, you can overcome anything. Rock takes a seat and the crowd chants his name. Rock’s first song is sung to the tune of Heartbreak Hotel. It’s about Paul Heyman. Rock calls him a diva with floppy breasts. Rock says Heyman’s fat covers his little penis that he hasn’t seen in years. Rock points out a special guest in the crowd – Dusty Hill from ZZ Top.
Rock asks how the ladies are doing. He says his favorite curve on a woman is her smile. He starts his second song and says there’s a special woman he wanted to sing a song to. Rock calls Vickie Guerrero out so he can sing to her. Vickie hesitates but comes out to the stage. Rock sings this song to the tune of Eric Clapton’s Wonderful Tonight. He disses how she looks, how she abuses power. He says she looks like a hooker and not the expensive kind. Rock calls her a “biotch†and says she looks “Horrible Tonight.†Vickie throws a fit on the stage. Rock gets the fans to sing it to Vickie and everyone cheers. Rock tells the fans that is one horrible looking biotch and asks the fans if they’re having fun.
Rock wants to talk about kicking ass now. He calls out WWE Champion CM Punk to the ring. Rock wants to tell Punk something man to man. Rock sets his props to the side and waits on Punk. Out comes Punk to the stage with Heyman right behind him. Rock has some facts of his own in response to Punk’s earlier promo. Rock says it’s a fact that Heyman has twinkie tits. Rock informs Punk that he isn’t God. Rock declares that he will beat Punk for the title. Punk rushes the ring and Rock meets him on the outside. They start brawling on the floor. WWE referees try to separate them. They break free and go at it some more. Rock drops Punk with a right hand. Booker T, Finlay, Arn Anderson and other officials are trying to break it up now. The crowd chants for Rock. RAW goes off the air with Punk and Rock staring at each other as officials keep them separated.
Tonight’s WWE RAW opens up with a mash-up of RAW opening videos from over the years.
- We’re live from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas as Michael Cole welcomes us. We go right to the ring and Vince McMahon is waiting.
Vince welcomes everyone to the twentieth anniversary of Monday Night Raw. We have seen a lot in twenty years. Most of all, we have seen entertainment. Raw has been so entertaining that since its inception, four billion viewers have watched Raw. Why have over four billion viewers enjoyed Raw? Because Vince is a certifiable iconic genius. He also says that it is because of the fans. They will continue to make history tonight. Dolph Ziggler will face John Cena tonight. It will be in a steel cage. We will have a Rock Concert tonight.
Vince is interrupted by the former World Champion, the Big Show. Show tells Vince that he is sorry but the twentieth anniversary celebration will have to wait. They need to address the travesty that happened to him on Smackdown.
Vince reminds Show that he does not like being told what to do. He does not like being interrupted. He does not like certain people calling him Vince. Show says ‘sir’ and then he continues. He would like to address what happened on Smackdown. Vince tells Show that he looks good and he has lost some weight. He says that Show is no longer carrying the World Championship. Show says that is why he his out here. He wants to address the travesty. Vince wants to roll the footage and Show says that it isn’t necessary. Since he came out unannounced, they don’t have the footage ready. Vince says that we need to watch the footage.
Show says that is what he is talking about. He wasn’t prepared for that type of match on Smackdown. Why would Booker put him in that match. Maybe he is trying to make Del Rio a hero to the Latinos. It is not fair. Booker is jealous of him. He has a no cut iron clad contract. Booker and everyone is inferior to him. Vince asks Show what he would have him do. Show says that since he is Vince’s most precious commodity, Vince should strip the inferior Alberto Del Rio of his title.
Ricardo Rodriguez comes out and he introduces the current World Champion, Albertoooooo Del Riooooooooooo.
Alberto tells Big Show for someone who talks about being a giant so much, he comes off so small. He remembers that Show had so much fun picking on Ricardo, but when someone picks on him, Show becomes a crying baby. Instead of complaining to Mr. McMahon, why not do something about that. Why not give the people Alberto Del Rio versus Big Show for the title tonight? Show says no. This is exactly what he has been talking about. He was not prepared on Friday. He is not prepared tonight. He is wearing a custom made suit. Del Rio says that Show is bigger and stronger than him. For once in his life, he tells Show to show some cajones.
Show says that he is not going to waste his rematch here tonight and he tells Del Rio that he is delusional to think that. He will fight Del Rio when he wants to fight him, not when Del Rio wants to fight him. A perfect place for that title is not in Houston, it is at the Royal Rumble. A smart man like himself, chooses the battleground. When it is all said and done, people won’t be talking about CM Punk, the Rock, or who survived the 30 man Royal Rumble... they will be talking about him because he is going to knock Del Rio out and take back his World Championship. He tells Del Rio to enjoy his fifteen minutes of fame.
Alberto says something in Spanish and he translates for Show and says that he called him a fat jackass in Spanish. Show asks if this is Vince’s World Champion to insult him. Alberto says that Ricardo has a present for Show. Ricardo gets a bucket and Show tells Ricardo if he throws water on him, he will break Ricardo’s spine in half. Ricardo thinks about it and he throws confetti on Show. Del Rio and Show battle and Del Rio with a rana and a step up enzuigiri that sends Show out of the ring. Vince introduces Del Rio to the crowd as he celebrates.
We go to commercial.
- The announcers hype Rock’s concert and tonight’s steel cage match. We go to commercial.
Wade Barrett vs. Randy Orton
We go to the ring and Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett is in the ring. Randy Orton is out next to a big pop.
They lock up and Orton backs Barrett into the corner and he gives a clean break. They lock up again and Barrett backs Orton into the corner and Barrett with a punch and kick. Orton misses a clothesline but Orton with a Thesz Press. They go to the floor and Orton sends Barrett into the announce table. Orton with a European uppercut and then he connects with a back body drop onto the ringside barrier.
They return to the ring and Orton gets a near fall. Orton with a very deliberate Garvin Stomp. Orton with a kick to the head. Orton clotheslines Barrett over the top rope to the floor and we go to commercial.
We are back and Orton with punches and a head butt. Barrett with a knee to the midsection and we see footage from the commercial break when Barrett avoided the IEDDT and connected with a back kick that send Orton to the floor.
We are back to the action in the ring and Barrett with a reverse chin lock. Orton with a head butt and kick. Barrett with a boot to the head. Barrett gets a near fall. Barrett puts Orton in the ropes and connects with knees and then kicks Orton in the head and gets a near fall. Barrett with a reverse chin lock but Orton with a belly-to-back suplex.
Orton and Barrett exchange punches. Barrett with an Irish whip but Orton with a clothesline out of the corner. Orton with two more clotheslines and he avoids a clothesline from Barrett. Orton with a power slam. Barrett drops Orton on the top rope to avoid the IEDDT. Barrett with a back breaker and then he gets Barrett on the apron for the IEDDT and he hits it.
Orton with the push ups but Barrett escapes the hold and he connects with a forearm to the back of the head and then he sends Orton shoulder first into the ring post. Barrett with the Bull Hammer for the three count.
Winner: Wade Barrett
- Still to come tonight is the first Hall of Fame announcement. Back to commercial.
Backstage:
WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres runs into Teddy Long and Booker T backstage. Booker says Vickie Guerrero agrees that Eve will be stripped of her title if she tries to run away or get counted out tonight. Eve tries to play up to Booker but he laughs in her face. Teddy laughs at her too. Eve smacks Teddy in the face and walks off.
Backstage:
Cole shows us footage from earlier today where Kane and Daniel Bryan met with Dr. Shelby for an evaluation. Bryan tells Kane that they should lie to Dr. Shelby and tell him what he wants to hear. Kane agrees and in comes the doc. They have a group hug before sitting down. They answer some questions about each other. Shelby brings in Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes. He wants them to cause a trigger for Team Hell No’s anger and see how they handle it. Shelby wants Rhodes and Sandow to antagonize them and when they get angry, wash it away and find their happiness. Before that can happen, Sandow and Rhodes end up correcting Shelby and running him down. They call Shelby a failure and say Dr. Phil would be better. Shelby tells Bryan and Kane to attack and they get rid of Rhodes Scholars.
Kane vs. Damien Sandow
We go to the ring and out come WWE Tag Team Champions Kane and Daniel Bryan. Kane will face Damien Sandow after the commercial.
Back from the break and Sandow comes out with Rhodes. Kane takes control early on and unloads on Sandow in the corners. Kane with a sideslam for a 2 count. Kane with more offense on the floor. Kane brings it back in but Sandow kicks him. Sandow turns it around and works Kane over now. Sandow goes on and hits the Elbow of Disdain. Sandow comes off the top but Kane catches him with a chokeslam for the win.
Winner: Kane
- Back from the break and we see what happened with Big Show and Alberto Del Rio earlier tonight.
In the Arena:
Justin Roberts introduces Mick Foley as the first inductee into the 2013 Hall of Fame class. The crowd chants for Foley and out he comes to the ring.
Foley thanks the crowd for their ovation but The Shield’s music hits. Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns come through the crowd and surround Foley in the ring. Ryback’s music hits and out he comes for the save. They beat Ryback down but he turns it around. They beat him down again but now comes Randy Orton for the save. Orton gets beat down also and out next comes Sheamus. Sheamus fights them off. Orton and Ryback join in and the clear the ring after Ambrose takes Shell Shocked. The Shield backs up the ramp as Orton, Ryback and Sheamus stand tall in the ring.
Ryback gets a big “Feed Me More†chant going. Josh Mathews enters the ring to interview Ryback. He talks about how The Shield has allowed CM Punk to escape every time they face off. Ryback says he can’t rest until he gives back The Shield what they have taken from him. Ryback starts a “Feed Me Shield†chant.
- We get a video of some of the more bizarre gimmicks over the years – Man Mountain Rock, Bastian Booger, Gillberg, The Sultan, Damien Demento, The Goon, Max Moon, The Boogeyman, Naked Midian, stuttering Goldust and others.
- The Divas Title match is up next after commercial.
WWE Divas Title Match
Kaitlyn vs. Eve Torres
Lilian Garcia announces this match as Kaitlyn waits in the ring. WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres comes out next. If she gets counted out, she will lose the title in this match.
The bell rings and they lock up. Eve with a headlock but Kaitlyn turns it around. Eve goes to the floor and Kaitlyn won’t let her back in. Eve comes in and goes to the corner. Kaitlyn is told to back off by the referee. Eve kicks Kaitlyn back and then kicks her in the face for a 2 count. Eve mounts Kaitlyn and unloads. Eve with a takedown and 2 count.
Eve turns it around and chokes her in the corner. Eve with a submission now. Kaitlyn counters with a roll up for 2. Kaitlyn with clotheslines now and then a big shoulder. Kaitlyn with an inverted DDT and a close 2 count. Eve comes back with a neckbreaker for a close 2 count. Eve shows frustration. Kaitlyn picks Eve up on her shoulders and drops her over the knee. Eve rolls out to the floor but Kaitlyn comes after. Eve tosses Kaitlyn into the fan barrier and walks back to the ring. Kaitlyn gets in first and spears Eve for the win and the title.
Winner and New WWE Divas Champion: Kaitlyn
Backstage:
Josh Mathews interviewed Brodus Clay and aired footage of C.M. Punk saying he shucks and jives. Clay said he doesn't shuck and jive because he has to. He said he does it because he was born to. He said Punk's pipe bomb is about to blow up in his face.
Brodus Clay vs. CM Punk
Back from the break and out comes Brodus Clay with Cameron and Naomi. Out next comes WWE Champion CM Punk with Paul Heyman.
The bell rings and they go at it. Clay knocks Punk down and Punk goes to the floor to regroup with Heyman. Clay brings Punk back in and keeps up the assault. Clay beats Punk down in the corner and scoop slams him. Clay drops an elbow and another. Punk turns it around an springboards in with a clothesline. Punk with a neckbreaker. Punk mocks Clay’s dancing. Punk with another neckbreaker. Clay with a submission on the neck now.
Punk with kicks but Clay catches him and hits a suplex. Clay runs over Punk and hits a headbutt. Clay misses a splash in the corner and Punk takes the knee out. Punk with a kick in the face. Punk goes to the top and hits the big elbow drop. Punk applies the Anaconda Vice and Clay taps out for the win.
Winner: CM Punk
After the match, Punk mocks Clay some more and takes a mic. He says he just came to do what he does every Monday night. Punk says The Rock is going to come out later and do what he does. Punk talks about The Rock and says Rock will not leave Royal Rumble with the title because he is the best in the world and that’s a fact.
- They plug tonight’s Rock Concert and Cena vs. Ziggler in a cage. Back to commercial.
- We are back and it is time to take a look at some of the best vehicular moments in Raw history. We see Austin and the beer truck, Kane in the ambulance, Austin and his ATV, Alberto hitting Santa, Austin putting cement in Vince’s Corvette, DX ruining Vince’s limo, Edge acting like Ric Flair attacking people, Sheamus stealing Alberto’s Ferrari, destroying JBL’s limo, Austin riding the Zamboni, Rock with the monster truck running over Rock’s car, Kofi Kingston destroying Orton’s NASCAR, Vince’s limo blowing up.
Backstage:
Mick Foley is on the phone with his kids and he says that he was getting ready to defend himself. He is interrupted by The Rock. Mick offers his hand and Rock asks Mick if he came across the arena to shake his hand... and they hug. Rock congratulates Mick for making it into the Hall of Fame. Mick throws out a lot of Finallys. Rock says that Mick wants him to throw out a FINALLY. Rock tells Mick not to join him on the catchphrases.
Vickie Guerrero interrupts and she asks them if they can be any louder. She has a show to run and she cannot hear herself think. She tells them to shut up because it is her show, not theirs. Vickie says that the WWE should be like baseball and not induct anybody. Vickie wants to know if she made herself clear. Vickie asks Rock if he has anything to say. Rock says that he has nothing to say to Vickie. Mick wants to know why Rock didn’t lay the verbal smack down on her. Rock says that there is a time and place for everything. He tells Mick to enjoy the Rock Concert.
Over the Top Rope Challenge
Sheamus vs. Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre
Sheamus comes out for an over the top challenge before we go back to commercial.
Back from the break and 3MB are in the ring. They beat Sheamus down to start but he fights them off. They try to toss Sheamus over but he fights back. Sheamus tosses Drew over but he hangs on and Slater makes the save. They beat Sheamus down again. Sheamus eliminates Jinder first and then McIntyre. Sheamus tries to Brogue Slater but gets hung up on the apron. 3MB rush over to help Slater and Sheamus gets eliminated.
Winners: 3MB
After the match, Sheamus comes back and interrupts their celebration. Slater and McIntyre catch Brogue Kicks to end the segment.
Backstage:
Josh Mathews apologizes for interrupting John Cena. Josh asks if the steel cage will help him with Big E Langston. Cena says that we should be talking about people who were on Raw over the twenty years of the show and he mentions Braden Walker, but he was never on Raw. Cena says that you need to talk about the future and he says that house is his. He will take care of Ziggler tonight.
The MizTV:
Miz comes out and he says that he has a special guest on MizTV. He has a WWE Hall of Famer and he says that it will be AWESOME
Miz asks if they would like a hint. Miz wooooos and we go to commercial.
It is time for MizTV and he is in the ring. Miz says in the tradition of the talk shows that have been on Raw like The Cutting Edge, The Highlight Reel, and Piper’s Pit, he welcomes us to the most must see show.
Miz brings out the only two time Hall of Famer, Ric Flair. Flair asks Houston what’s going on. Miz says that Flair has done it all. He wrestled Mr. Perfect, he started Evolution, he has been in TLC Matches, played musical chairs, but what was Flair’s favorite moment in the twenty year history of Raw. Flair says that the night after he lost at Wrestlemania 24. That was the biggest night after the birth of his children. Flair wants to talk about the future. The company gets bigger and better every Monday and he is honored to be here. Flair says that the day Ryback takes the Shield down, it will be a great day.
Miz throws out a few reallys and Flair fires back and then he starts strutting. Miz tells Flair... that was pretty awesome and he wants Flair to do it again. Flair struts and Miz woooos with him. Miz says that was a magical moment for him. Miz says that we have had some of the most unforgettable superstars.
We see some people with their own unique voices. We see Damien Sandow, The Spirit Squad, Mick Foley, DX, Michael Cole, CM Punk Val Venis, Miz, Daniel Bryan, Kane, Vickie Guerrero, Steve Austin, Gene Snitsky, Booker T and his suckas, Funaki, Goldust, Ric Flair, Ron Simmons, Hurricane Helms, Lance Storm, Zack Ryder, Edge and Christian, John Cena, Rock, and more.
Miz says the catchphrases were good but there one missing. Miz and Ric play the $100,000 Pyramid but Flair does not play Miz’ game. Flair says that he has four ex-wives to pay for so he needs the job. Flair then goes into his classic limousine riding son of a gun...
Until Antonio Cesaro interrupts Flair.
He says that he does not need a catchphrase because he does not rely on crutches when he has to speak. Antonio wanted to see how great America is with Miz and Flair in the ring. They embody America like no one else. A failed reality TV star who is more focused on fame than greatness hosting a talk show with his guest being a sixteen time World Champion who made ten million dollars and spent twenty million. Flair corrects Antonio and says thirty million.
Antonio says that Flair was trying to maintain the illusion of past greatness. No matter how great Flair was, he has nothing to show for it right now. Except for maybe a bar tab that he can’t pay. The only thing that the four fingers stand for is his four ex-wives. Miz stands up for Flair and he starts throwing furniture around. Miz says that he will pay Ric’s bar tab tonight, but he will give Cesaro the receipt right now.
Cesaro says that he will take this opportunity to be the bigger man and walk away. Flair grabs Cesaro and chops Cesaro. Miz hits the Skull Crushing Finale on Cesaro and then Flair sets for the figure four, but he lets Miz apply the hold. Flair with elbow drops to his jacket. Flair and Miz pose as Flair’s music plays.
- Still to come, Cena vs. Ziggler in a steel cage match. Back to commercial.
Daniel Bryan vs. Cody Rhodes
Back from the break and Cody Rhodes is in the ring with Damien Sandow. Kane and Daniel Bryan are out next. Cody and Bryan go at it. Cody with an early pin attempt. Cody keeps control and drops a knee on Bryan. Cody wastes time and Bryan pulls him into the Yes Lock for the quick win.
Winner: Daniel Bryan
- Michael Cole shows us the video of Eve Torres at WWE Active with Matt Striker. Eve says that she is the victim and she doesn’t need this place. Eve says that she won a reality show and she quits. We go to commercial.
- We are back and there will be a Championship Fiesta in San Antonio on Smackdown Friday night.
Backstage:
AJ Lee is in the interview area with Big E Langston. She says that her favorite element of Raw has been the romance and the passion. What says love and passion more than a WWE wedding. AJ mentions Edge and Lita and they were interrupted by an unholy guest. We go to the video tape.
AJ brings up the unbridled passion when Triple H and Stephanie renewed their wedding vows. We go to the video tape.
AJ is interrupted by Big E but he has one that almost made him shed a tear. We see AJ and Daniel Bryan’s ceremony. Off to the video tape.
AJ says that was the best moment of her life and the best thing that happened to her. She had it taken away. She lost it. She lost everything because of one man . . . John Cena. Dolph Ziggler comes out to comfort his little cupcake. Ziggler says that he will get revenge on what Cena has done. Inside a steel cage, he proves to the world and to John Cena that he is too damn good.
When he wins tonight, it was the greatest show stealing performance in the history of Raw.
- Jim Ross makes his way to ringside to call the main event.
Steel Cage Match
John Cena vs. Dolph Ziggler
Ziggler goes for the door but Cena stops him and Cena with a side head lock. Cena blocks the door so Ziggler cannot escape that way. Ziggler climbs the cage and Cena stops him. Cena with a punch and Irish whip. Cena blocks a kick and gets a near fall after a suplex. Cena with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Ziggler with a drop kick for a near fall.
Ziggler with kicks and then he sends Cena into the cage. Ziggler with a splash into the corner followed by a neck breaker. Ziggler with a second neck breaker. He goes for a third one but he takes too long and Cena gets Ziggler on his shoulders. Ziggler with a jawbreaker and he gets a near fall.
Ziggler tries for another drop kick but Cena catches Ziggler and catapults him and Ziggler lands on the cage and he climbs to the top. Cena stops him and sends Ziggler back into the ring. Cena starts to climb but Ziggler grabs Cena’s leg and they fight on the top rope. Ziggler with punches and Cena with a head butt. Ziggler with punches and Cena goes to the mat. Cena hits the ropes and Ziggler is crotched. We go to commercial.
We are back and Cena tries to climb the cage but Ziggler follows him to the top of the cage. Cena hangs from the top of the cage but he is able to pull Ziggler back inside the cage. Ziggler with a drop kick on the top rope. We see Big E Langston keep Cena from getting to the floor and he allows Ziggler to keep Cena inside the cage.
Ziggler sends Cena into the cage. Cena avoids going into the cage and he punches Ziggler. Cena with two flying shoulder tackles followed by the Blue Thunder Bomb and he hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena gets Ziggler on his shoulders for the Attitude Adjustment but Ziggler gets to the cage. Cena pulls Ziggler down and tries for the Attitude Adjustment again. Ziggler escapes and he hits a superkick and gets a near fall.
Ziggler crawls for the door but Cena is able to grab the feet. Langston decides to play tug of war with Ziggler. Cena pulls Ziggler into the cage and tries for the STF but Ziggler counters into a sleeper. Cena gets to his feet and he starts to climb the turnbuckles and up the cage. Ziggler is able to bring Cena to the mat. Ziggler climbs the cage while Cena goes out the door. Ziggler sees Cena going for the door and Ziggler stops Cena.
Cena kicks Ziggler away and Cena goes for the door again. Langston pushes the door into Cena’s head and Ziggler covers but only gets a two count. Ziggler goes through the door while Cena climbs the cage. Cena kicks the door and Ziggler falls into the ring.
Langston hits the cage with a chair to keep Cena inside. Ziggler with a Zig Zag for a near fall. Ziggler climbs the cage while Cena is down. Ziggler gets to the top and Cena gets on the ropes. They are on the top rope and Cena pulls Ziggler down to the mat. Ziggler leaps to the turnbuckles and hits a DDT and can only get a near fall.
Meanwhile, outside the ring, AJ freaks out and attacks the announce table. AJ decides to climb the cage. Cena attacks Langston and Ziggler accidentally hits Langston with the briefcase that Langston brought into the ring. Cena with Attitude Adjustment for the three count while AJ sits on the top of the cage.
Winner: John Cena
After the match, AJ sits on the top of the cage and she has ‘that look’ on her face.
- Up next: The Rock Concert. Back to commercial.
Rock Concert:
Back from the break and out comes The Rock to a big pop. The ring is set up with a guitar, a chair and mic stand. Rock says it’s an honor to close out this special night. Rock talks about his first time on RAW and we see a pic of his Rocky Maivai gimmick. Rock picks on how he looked and says that picture proves if you put your mind to it, you can overcome anything. Rock takes a seat and the crowd chants his name. Rock’s first song is sung to the tune of Heartbreak Hotel. It’s about Paul Heyman. Rock calls him a diva with floppy breasts. Rock says Heyman’s fat covers his little penis that he hasn’t seen in years. Rock points out a special guest in the crowd – Dusty Hill from ZZ Top.
Rock asks how the ladies are doing. He says his favorite curve on a woman is her smile. He starts his second song and says there’s a special woman he wanted to sing a song to. Rock calls Vickie Guerrero out so he can sing to her. Vickie hesitates but comes out to the stage. Rock sings this song to the tune of Eric Clapton’s Wonderful Tonight. He disses how she looks, how she abuses power. He says she looks like a hooker and not the expensive kind. Rock calls her a “biotch†and says she looks “Horrible Tonight.†Vickie throws a fit on the stage. Rock gets the fans to sing it to Vickie and everyone cheers. Rock tells the fans that is one horrible looking biotch and asks the fans if they’re having fun.
Rock wants to talk about kicking ass now. He calls out WWE Champion CM Punk to the ring. Rock wants to tell Punk something man to man. Rock sets his props to the side and waits on Punk. Out comes Punk to the stage with Heyman right behind him. Rock has some facts of his own in response to Punk’s earlier promo. Rock says it’s a fact that Heyman has twinkie tits. Rock informs Punk that he isn’t God. Rock declares that he will beat Punk for the title. Punk rushes the ring and Rock meets him on the outside. They start brawling on the floor. WWE referees try to separate them. They break free and go at it some more. Rock drops Punk with a right hand. Booker T, Finlay, Arn Anderson and other officials are trying to break it up now. The crowd chants for Rock. RAW goes off the air with Punk and Rock staring at each other as officials keep them separated.
