WWE RAW Results February 2 2015 wrote:Location: Pepsi Center, Denver
Commentators: Michael Cole, Booker T, and John "Bradshaw" Layfield
- David Otunga resurfaced on the WWE RAW Pre-Show, joining Corey Graves and Scott Stanford. Hour 1Monday Night RAW began with ballyhoo & the arrival of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon for their major announcement concerning Roman Reigns and the Royal Rumble last Sunday. Stephanie was waving like The Queen. Meanwhile the entire WWE locker room were shown watching on from backstage. Stephanie welcomed everyone to the show. See said the Superbowl game was incredible last night. Crowd booed. Hunter mockingly said he hopes the NFL can survive all the controversy, what with the
#CancelTheNFLNetwork movement on social media...Stephanie said however that she understands the outrage concerning the Royal Rumble, and therefore they are going to do something about it. HHH said Big Show and Kane shouldn't have gotten involved and re-entered the Rumble match - rather like the Sea Hawks it was unsportsmanlike behaviour. The real problem is with The Rock. He has no business in the WWE. Crowd chanted
"Rocky". He is one of the biggest superstars ever, transcending the industry, but he is not a WWE superstar any longer therefore had no business getting involved in the Rumble. Triple H said it was time to stop letting people back in WWE just because fans would like to see them. He let Sting get away with it at Survivor Series. He came back and affected the course of the company, therefore it stops at Fast Lane. He wants Sting to look him eye-to-eye, man-to-man. HHH promised it would be resolved once and for all. Crowd chanted
"We want Sting". Stephanie unimpressed, said they'd get him on the WWE Network for the low price of $9.99. But that problem brings us back to the original problem...and the winner of the Rumble match. What would have happened had The Rock not interfere; there could have been a different winner. So it makes them question if that outcome should still apply. Roman Reigns will go down in the record books as the Rumble winner, but should he go down to face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania? Before she could continue, Roman Reigns stormed through the crowd and into the ring. Crowd booed. 'So you're telling me I won the rumble match and the right to main event WrestleMania and you're going to take that way from me? Hell no.' Hunter and Roman went face to face. Stephanie stepped in between the two and told Reigns to calm down. She said Roman spoke eloquently last week about his family, & nobody else apart from her understands what its like to be apart of a generational legacy. The family he wants to impress is the very reason why he shouldn’t be in the main event of WrestleMania. Daniel Bryan's music then hit and he came out. Crowd chanted
"YES!". Bryan told Reigns that he's sorry that they're messing with him too, as he had to deal with that for a long time. But how about the controversy of stripping him of the title and never giving him a rematch? Bryan chimed in that if there's a World title shot on the line at WrestleMania, then he's throwing his name in the hat. Hunter responded by saying that there was nothing out of the ordinary stripping him of the title as he had failed his contractual obligations. Guess we'll just forget Brock Lesnar never defending the title then. Hunter said Bryan would have received a rematch but instead he entered himself into the Rumble even though he should never have been in there in the first place. However Brock did never defeat him, and Bryan never lost. Seth Rollins, accompanied by J&J Security, then strutted out. As he was talking they cut Seth Rollins' microphone off, Stephanie quipping nobody could hear him as RAW headed to commercial at the 18 minute mark.
Back from break, the monumentally long opening segment rolled on. Seth Rollins, who for some reason was only just getting into the ring, joked
"Live TV, eh? Hahaha". Seth said this was getting ridiculous. You can say that again. Brock Lesnar would eat Bryan alive; he got himself hurt - welcome to the deep end
"where the big boys play". What is this, WCW? Reigns on the other hand wouldn't have even won if it wasn't for The Rock. Rollins continued, saying that if anyone deserves to main event WrestleMania it's the man that stole the show at the Rumble: it's Mr Money in the Bank. Hunter said as everyone is aware they listen to the WWE Universe. Stephanie then whispered something to her husband. Finally Triple H announced a change of plans: Daniel Bryan will take on Seth Rollins later tonight, with the winner going on to Fast Lane to face Roman Reigns. The winner of that match then gets Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania. Booker T on commentary said Reigns had just got screwed big time. The Authority said that all Reigns had to do to stop all the booing was simply accept the stipulations. Roman was thoroughly unimpressed. Stephanie said this is Roman's chance to prove to the WWE Universe and his family that he belongs in the main event. Bryan said not to listen to The Authority, as when he wins against Rollins, the two of them can rip each other apart & tear the house down at Fast Lane. Rollins claimed nobody wanted to see Reigns vs. Bryan; if Reigns doesn't accept the offer it's because he's scared of facing him. Hunter & Steph asked if Reigns would accept the challenge. Crowd chanted
"YES!". Stephanie claimed this to be the most defining moment in his career. Reigns thought about it for a while before saying 'screw it, lets do it'. Hunter told Roman not to go anywhere. Big Show then made his way out for a rematch from Thursday's SmackDown. After an ungodly long promo, RAW headed back to commercial at 28.
Match 1: Big Show (w/Seth Rollins and J&J Security) defeated Roman Reigns at 2:40 with a Chokeslam after Rollins clipped Reigns in the spine with the briefcase while the referee was contending with J&J Security.
In the RAW office, Stephanie and Hunter were watching what had just transpired in the ring. 'That was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be'. They laughed at how easy it was to manipulate everyone. They noted how they didn't even have to say they would strip Roman of his WrestleMania match, even though that wouldn't have been possible in reality. They both joked around that they knew Daniel Bryan would come out. Big Show took care of Reigns, and Seth will take care of Bryan tonight and Reigns at Fast Lane. Hunter said Stone Cold can ask him anything, as he will simply manipulate Austin just like they did everyone else tonight.
The announcers asked us to tweet questions for the Steve Austin Podcast later using #AskTripleH.
Curtis Axel stormed out and demanded people not to turn the channel as he had something to say. Axel said he was never eliminated from the Rumble match and was therefore demanding justice. JBL said he was
"Thinking about changing the channel". Axel climbed onto the turnbuckle and pointed at the WrestleMania sign, & said he wanted Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania for the WWE title. The commentators just laughed their tits off at this seemingly ludicrous prospect. Dean Ambrose then interrupted and beat him up immediately, chucking Axel out of the ring.
"Now you're eliminated." Ambrose said that as everyone was out here making demands, he had one of his own. Last week he took a long walk that resulted in him looking around at WWE Headquarters, with its posters and photos of past champions. 2 weeks ago he pinned BadNewsBarrett, therefore he is in line for an Intercontinental championship match. In a mock English accent,
"I'm afraid I've got some bad news." Ambrose told us to strap ourselves in for a wild ride on the road to Fast Lane. Curtis Axel then got back in the ring and attacked Ambrose, but was quickly put down with a clothesline and the Dirty Deeds double arm DDT.
In celebration of Black History Month we got a look at Ernie "The Big Cat" Ladd.
Match 2: In another rematch from SmackDown, The Ascension defeated Goldust and Stardust in 2:00. Neither team received an entrance. Cody Rhodes chastised his brother in the ring at the loss & then stormed off up the aisle.
Stardust was shown pacing up and down backstage muttering to himself. Goldust turned up and attempted to grab his attention, before then calling him Cody. Stardust snapped back
"Don't ever call me Cody again" and stormed off.
Having got that wrestling gooseberry fool out of the way, John Cena made his way out for yet more incessant talking. There is something noticeably wrong with Cena's right eye. He stated he was half blind and almost broken but there was no way he was missing RAW from Denver. Cena noted how later Triple H will have to sit down with Stone Cold Steve Austin to talk about the state of the WWE. Steve Austin is not afraid of Triple H, so he can't wait to see how Hunter dances around Austin's questioning. On SmackDown Triple H said John Cena is the past.
5 minutes of wrestling in the opening hour...
Hour 2Crowd chanted
"Cena sucks" interspersed with a few boos. He said that Hunter has Seth Rollins in his back pocket, and an NXT roster ready to take his spot. Triple H has a vision for WWE and his vision doesn't have John Cena in it. The crowd tell him he sucks right to his face. Triple H meanwhile will do business with him in the ring, but he's too afraid to fire him as then he'd have to answer to TV affiliates, sponsors & board members. Triple H doesn't care what the people want. The Authority try and test his resolve in lopsided matches. Cena vowed that no matter the mountain, he will never give up. And along the way they all get to witness history making moments. They then aired Sting's arrival on RAW from 2 weeks ago. Cena said he owes Sting a heartfelt thank you for bringing back the following superstars. Ryback, Dolph Ziggler and Erik Rowan all walked out to Ryback's entrance music. Cena said these 3 men are proof The Authority can be beat. Stephanie interrupted on the TitanTron. Ziggler asked if Stephanie ever gets tired having them overcome all these obstacles. Steph replied that none of them have been fighting any battles as everyone has been fighting their battles for them. Stephanie than told Ziggler that as he had decided to mouth off and interrupt her first, he will get to face Bray Wyatt later tonight. Rusev meanwhile will face Erik Rowan and Ryback will be in action next. Crowd chanted
"Feed me more". Stephanie said he will be fed until he chokes and gags, against Luke Harper.
Match 3: Ryback pinned Luke Harper off the Meat Hook clothesline followed by Shellshocked in 6:00.
Natalya set up a double date on the App apparently. Tyson was unimpressed by this.
Cesaro can apparently
"clean and jerk" according to Booker T on commentary...
Match 4: Cesaro (w/Natalya and Tyson Kidd) defeated Jimmy Uso (w/Jey and Naomi) in 6:00 with an Uppercut as Jimmy was coming off the top rope. After the match Tyson nailed Jey with a dropkick as he was checking on his brother.
They plugged the Network being free for new subscribers in the month of February.
Mizdow was shown getting some food backstage for Miz at catering. A stage hand turned up and asked for an autograph...Mizdow's autograph. After Mizdow happily signed it, Miz tore it up & told the nerd to beat it. An extremely agitated Miz then told Mizdow that he just doesn't get it, & we know how this story ends up playing out: a real star like himself throws a bone to a nobody like Mizdow and it ends up going to their head. That nobody becomes a jerk. Miz said that he made Mizdow relevant and gave him a purpose in life, and now Mizdow was throwing it all away. Miz screamed he was the worst stunt double he had ever seen.
"You are fired." Miz stated that as he is big into philanthropy, Mizdow was now going to be his Personal Assistant instead. Later tonight he has a match against Sin Cara, which is apt as in Spanish it means "faceless", which is what Mizdow will become if he defies him. Miz then demanded Mizdow go make a Nutri-bullet protein shake.
John Cena was shown looking all glum in his locker room when Erik Rowan walked in. Rowan said he used to be treated like an animal and an outcast. Nobody has ever stood up for him like that. Erik then thanked Cena. Cena told Rowan that he will have to be at the top of his game, and not take Rusev lightly. Both men shook hands and Cena wished him luck.
Steve Austin was shown preparing with a stage-hand backstage.
Match 5: In a really good match, Bray Wyatt pinned Dolph Ziggler in 15:00 with Sister Abigail.
Hour 3We got a recap of the opening segment, just in case you fell asleep by the time they actually got to the strawberry floating point.
Back in the RAW office, Stephanie and Hunter were looking at her fitness DVD box. Seth Rollins walked in and said it was a
"phenomenal DVD", and almost as good as their plan tonight. Steph and HHH said they had to appease the crowd a little bit with Daniel Bryan, but they wouldn't for a moment consider Bryan going to Fast Lane, let alone WrestleMania. It's simply a sign of their confidence in Seth Rollins. They thought Randy Orton was the face of the WWE, but he didn't get it. He turned into a complainer. Rollins said tonight he will punch his ticket to Fast Lane and stomp out the YES! Movement once and for all.
Brie and Nikki were out for commentary. Paige faces Nikki for the Divas' Championship on PPV.
Match 6: Paige vs. Alicia Fox. During the match WWE completely lost their International feeds in the UK and Canada for about 3 minute & therefore missed the finish and aftermath.
We got a video package on Miz guest staring on Sirens tomorrow on USA Network. It included a load of insincere fawning over how funny Miz apparently is.
They replayed Miz chastising Mizdow from earlier.
Match 6: Sin Cara defeated Miz (w/Mizdow) in 5:00 when Miz was too busy chastising Mizdow on the ring apron & Sin Cara rolled him up.
Bray Wyatt cut a promo on the TitanTron. He said he's been watching someone for a long time, and how people used to fear this individual. Bray claimed to be the new face of fear, and then said he couldn't wait to see this person again. Bray asked this unknown to find him.
Before any match could take place United States Champion Rusev demolished Erik Rowan & put him in the Camel Clutch. Some of the camera work tonight has been unusually appalling. Lana said now they had everyone's attention they would like to welcome everyone to a very special movie première. This film will show the future of John Cena or any man that attempts to oppose Rusev. A short propaganda video aired of Rusev dismantling various people. John Cena, the horribly booked coward that he is, was nowhere to be seen. Some friend he is. Either intentionally or by accident, the Russian flag then failed to descend from the ceiling. Rusev lost it in the ring and grabbed the Russian flag that was on the outside and waved that around instead.
Roman Reigns was shown sitting in his locker room looking miserable when Daniel Bryan walked in. Reigns claimed he doesn't get mad,
"I get even". Bryan told Reigns that he hoped he wasn't thinking of getting it at Fast Lane against Rollins. Reigns asked if that was a threat, and proclaimed he didn't care who he faces. Heeling it up, he then told Bryan to get the hell out of his locker room.
Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins or Daniel Bryan will be on MizTV Thursday on SmackDown.
Main Event: Daniel Bryan beat Seth Rollins (w/J&J Security and Big Show) at 17:00. Roman Reigns came out and Speared Big Show and Joey Mercury on the outside. With the referee distracted with Jamie Noble, Reigns' delivered a Superman punch to Rollins, allowing Bryan to nail a Running Knee for the pin.
Over-runRenee Young attempted to get a word with Triple H backstage on what he'd just seen. Hunter said whatever he had to say he'd say to Austin next on the podcast.
Back in the ring, Michael Cole 'interviewed' Daniel Bryan. Bryan said it was the fans who had got him here, and he would now go on to Fast Lane, defeat Roman Reigns (which garnered a considerable amount of boos oddly enough) & main event WrestleMania. As the commentators recapped the night, Bryan celebrated to take RAW off the air!