The show begins with Chris Jericho coming to the ring as guest GM of Raw. He thanks the fans for voting for him to win the Slammy for Most Extreme Moment of the Year. He then calls out Fandango for excepting the award on his behalf. Instead of Fandango, Paul Heyman comes out. Heyman says that, given his record of running successful companies, he should be in charge of Raw tonight instead of Jericho. He then says that if ayone deserves an award for being extreme, its Paul Heyman. Jericho then says that Heyman still owes him $200 from 1995. The subject then changes to Seth Rollins. Heyman says that Rollins failed at his task last night. Rollins comes out. Rollins says he was cheated last night. Rollins blames Roman Reigns for his loss and said that Cena needed help to beat him and called him a coward. He says he wants a rematch with Cena.
Cena comes out. He says that Rollins isn't a man because he wines when he loses instead of picking himself up and fighting on. Cena says he wants a rematch as well. He appeals to Jericho to make the match happen tonight. Jericho books the match and makes it a steel cage match. Rollins says that Jericho booked the match because hes jealous of him. Jericho schedules a match between he and Heyman.
*Commercial Break*
MATCH: Dolph Ziggler and Eric Rowan vs. Big Show and Luke Harper
Ziggler and Big Show start things out. Ziggler sidesteps Show. Big Show throws Ziggler to the corner. Ziggler fights and hits a dropkick. He goes for a DDT, but Show counters. Ziggler goes to the mat and Big Show steps on him. Ziggler fights back but is planted with a big shoulder from Show. Ziggler rolls out of the ring. Big Show throws him into the barricade.
*Commercial Break*
The show returns with HAroer in control of Ziggler. Ziggler gets planted for a 2 count. Big Show is tagged back in. He hits a lariat for a 2 count. Harper is tagged back in and catapults Ziggler into the bottom rope. Ziggler fights back with a boot. Ziggler sidesteps Harper and tags in Rowan. Rowan drives Harper to the corner. He hits a full nelson slam. Harper fights back with a forearm and tags in Big Show. Rowan spin kicks Show. Harper interferes and kicks Rowan. Ziggler takes out Harper. Big Show hits the knockout punch for the 3 count.
WINNERS: Big Show and Luke Harper
Jericho encounters Fandango backstage and tells him hes coming to get his Slammy back once he's done with Heyman.
*Commercial Break*
The show returns with a video package highlighting the match between Ambrose and Wyatt.
The New Day cut a promo backstage calling out Gold and Stardust.
*Commercial Break*
MATCH: Brie and Nikki Bella vs. Alicia Fox and Natalya
Nikki hits a big spinebuster on Alicia for 2. Brie is tagged in and they double team Alicia for another 2. Brie applies a chinlock. Fix fights out and tags in Natalya. Natalya hits a snapmare. Brie slaps Natalya in the face. Natalya hits a double leg takedown and applies the Sharpshooter for the submission.
WINNER: Natalya and Alicia Fox via Pinfall
*Commercial Break*
Jericho host Rusev on the Highlight Reel. Ryback comes out. Rusev retreats.
*Commercial Break*
The show returns with an Ascension vignette.
MATCH: New Day vs. Gold and Stardust
The match begins with Goldust and Xavier Woods. Woods takes down Dust and tags in Big E. Big E plants Goldust and he rolls out of the ring. Stardust is tagged in. Stardust is sent to the corner. He fights out and goes for a crossbody from the middle but is caught by Big E. Woods is tagged in and kicks Stardust for 2. Big E is tagged back in. Big E hits a scoop slam and tags Woods back in. They double team Stardust for a 2 count. Stardust fights out of the corner. He is stopped with a hip toss from Woods. Stardust rolls out of the ring.
*Commercial Break*
The show returns with Big E in control of Stardust. Stardust fights back and tagd in Goldust. Goldust beats on Big E in the corner and tags in Stardust. Stardust pulls Big E's neck off the top rope. Goldust is tagged in. He applies a rear chinlock. Big E is sent to the corner. He fights out but is caught with a spinebuster for 2. Stardust is tagged in. Stardust stomps on Big E's face. He applies a front facelock. Goldust is tagged in. Goldust applies a rear chinlock. Big E tries to fight out but is planted. Stardust is tagged in. Big E fights back with a big clothesline. Goldust and Woods are tagged in. Woods hits a heel kick followed by a flying forearm. Goldust fights back with a slam for 2. Woods hits an enziguri. Big E and Woods hit the Midnight Hour for a 3 count.
WINNERS: New Day via Pinfall
*Commercial Break*
Miz cuts a promo on his upcoming match against Jimmy Uso.
Adam Rose is shown backstage with the Exotic Express. Kane shows up and tells Rose he has a match with him coming up next.
*Commercial Break*
MATCH: Kane vs. Adam Rose
Kane throws Rose over the top rope. Back in the ring Rose beats on Kane. He counters a scoop slam and hits a running forearm to the corner. Kane fights back with a big boot. Kane sets up Rose for a chokeslam. The Bunny tries to help but he gets choke slammed too. The Bunny also gets Tombstoned.
WINNER: Kane via Pinfall
*Commercial Break*
Paul Heyman comes out and tries to write a check for the $200 he owes Jericho. The WWE App vote is revealed and the Universe chose a street fight. Heyman then calls out Brock Lesnar. Lesnar comes out. Chris Jericho goes for a codebreaker but Lesnar counters and hits an F5.
*Commercial Break*
Fandango comes out with Jericho's Slammy. He starts talking smack on Jericho but is interrupted by Roman Reign's music. Reigns comes from the crowd and spears Fandango. Big Show's music hits and he comes out. Reigns tells Big Show if he comes to the ring, he's going to get hit in the jaw. Big Show comes to the ring. He gets to the apron and Roman Reigns hits a Superman punch. The Big Show flips out and throws the stairs against the ring then leaves.
*Commercial Break*
MATCH: Miz vs. Jimmy Uso
Jimmy hits a scoop slam and stomps Miz in the gut. Uso hits another slam. Uso hits several chops in the corner. Uso hits a double leg takedown. Miz fights back and pulls Uso's neck against the top rope. Uso fights back and Miz rolls out of the ring. Uso follows but eats a kick to the face. Miz drives Uso into the apron. Back in the ring, Uso goes for a Samoan drop but Miz reverses into a neckbreaker. Uso fights back and dumps Miz outside the ring. Uso hits a dive over the top rope. Back in the ring, Uso hits a flying crossbody for a 2 count. Miz catches a kick and goes for the figure 4. Uso hits a Samoan drop. Sandow distracts the ref. Jey Uso clock Miz from the ring apron. Jimmy hits a superkick followed by the big splash for the 3 count.
WINNER: Jimmy Uso via Pinfall
Rollins is interviewed backstage and talks about restoring The Authority.
*Commercial Break*
MATCH: Seth Rollins vs. John Cena
Rollins tries to escape the cage but is pulled down by Cena. Rollins gains the advantage. He delivers a kick to the chest and throws Cena into the cage. Rollins hits a running forearm to the corner. He goes for another one but Cena counters with a catapult into the cage. Rollins catches himself and tries to climb out. Cena stops him and bulldogs him from the cage wall for a 2 count. ROllins tries to escape through the door but is stopped. Cena tries but he too is stopped. Rollins hits a neckbreaker from the top rope for a 2 count. Rollins climbs the cage again. Cena tries to pull him down but Rollins reverses and hits a powerbomb in the opposite corner.
*Commercial Break*
The show returns with Rollins in control. Cena fights back with right hand and hits a shoulder block. He plants Rollins and gors for the 5 knuckle shuffle but Rollins counters. Cena fights back and sends Rollins into the cage. Cena hits the AA for a 2 count. Cena tries to get through the door but is blocked by Mercury. Rollins attacks him from behind. Rollins goes for a superplex but Cena counters and hits a leg drop from the top rope. Cena tries to climb out but is stopped by Rollins. Rollins hits a knee from the top rope for a 2 count. Rollins throws Cena into the cage repeatedly. Cena reverses and throws Rollins into the cage. Cena tries to go through the door but Mercury slams it on his head. Rollins makes the cover for 2.
Rollins goes for for the curb stomp but Cena catches him in the STF. Rollins crawls to the door but Cena pulls him in. Mercury throws the MITB Briefcase in the ring. Rollins picks it up and tries to hit Cena with it but Cena ducks and hits a huge clothesline. The 2 men exchange blows. Cena goes for the AA but Rollins counters and hits Cena with the briefcase for 2. Rollins climbs the cage and almost escapes but Cena pulls him back in the cage by the hair. Cena hits an AA from the top rope.
Both men are down and Lesnar's music hits. Lesnar gets in the cage and hits a series of German suplexes on Cena. Lesnar hits an F5. Heyman and Rollins shake hands. Lesnar and Heyman exit. Rollins hits a curbstomp on Cena and walks out of the cage.
WINNER: Seth Rollins via Escape from the Cage
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REVIEW:
Besides the cage match, the best part of tonight's show was Damien Sandow wrestling thin air. The main event was a decent match, and I like the idea of Seth Rollins as a Paul Heyman guy. The crowd was on the verge of mutiny in several matches, especially during The New Age vs. Gold and Stardust. I don't get The New Age Gimmick and I think all 3 men are strong enough on their own. I was hoping for a rebooted Nation of Domination, but instead we get a weird positivity cult who would be more at home at The Centre from Boy Meets than in the squared circle. The crowd started chanting NXT during this match for a reason. That reason is that the WWE Universe wants quality wrestling, not corny gimmicks and misused talent stuck in roles with no future.
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