Re: The WWE RAW Report: October 7th 2013
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 1:29 pm
WWE RAW Results October 7 2013 wrote:
Location: CONSOL Energy Center; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Commentators: Michael Cole, John "Bradshaw" Layfield and Jerry "The King" Lawler.
Hour 1
With Battleground in the history books, Monday Night RAW began with "one of the principal owners" Stephanie McMahon making her way out to address the conclusion to last night's main event. She said Orton vs. Bryan was ruined because of one selfish man, and that Big Show was going to have to answer to everyone right now. She demanded Show come out to the ring. Show made his way out, slapping hands of the fans. Some in the crowd chanted "knock her out". As Big Show went to speak, Stephanie told him to "shut up". She said he's under a lot of pressure and that has made him make some pretty bad decisions, but last night was inexcusable. Big Show shrugged and said sorry. Stephanie responded by saying damn right that he's sorry, as he's nothing more than a sad excuse of a man. She reminded Show that they had saved him from bankruptcy, and bought his mortgage, so it was time he man up and take responsibility for his actions. Show replied by saying "okay, can I go now?". Stephanie said no, as she repeatedly finger poked his chest. She reminded him that they don't just own his home, but they own him as well. He can't do anything in the company unless Triple H or she personally approves it. Stephanie then demanded Show get on his knees and beg for forgiveness. Crowd chanted "No". Stephanie told him that he is worthless, with no heart and, more importantly, no sole. I guess Walmart ran out of fish. Big Show said he wasn't going to beg. Show told Stephanie the reason he knocked out Orton was because he couldn't take it any more. But the only reason he knocked out Daniel Bryan was because Stephanie had told him too. She responded by saying that was typical, trying to twist it around and blame her. She reminded him that they weren't even there during the main event of Battleground. Stephanie put the blame on Brad Maddox, but Show was having none of it, saying Maddox was nothing but their puppet. He then got in Stephanie's face and called Triple her "son of a bitch husband". Stephanie then lost it and repeatedly started slapping Show in in the face. Big Show laughed. Stephanie said he isn't going to do anything because he's fired. Show, who was angry ish but not massively bothered, stormed off up the aisle shouting "I'm fired" as Stephanie was left stewing in the ring.
They announced Daniel Bryan, Goldust and Cody Rhodes would take on The Shield in a 6 man tag later tonight.
Match 1: In a rematch from Battleground Kick Off, Dolph Ziggler pinned Damien Sandow with the Fame-asser.
The commentators noted during the match that Big Show had been escorted out of the building by security.
Stephanie McMahon was backstage in her office berating Brad Maddox about last night's numerous cock-ups. She asked Brad if he'd made the arrangements. He said he had. Stephanie told Brad that he was going to go to the ring and apologise, and then make it up to the WWE Universe.
During the break on the WWE App, Bruno Sammartino came out on stage. Jerry Lawler, along with the live crowd, then sung Happy Birthday. 3 hour show and they couldn't even do this properly.
Match 2: Natalya, Eva Maria and JoJo defeated Alicia Fox, Rosa Mendes and Aksana when Natalya tapped out Alicia Fox with the Sharpshooter.
The commentators mentioned the story that broke on .com earlier tonight in regards to AJ Lee, stating she was suffering from "concussion-like symptoms" following her match at Battleground and therefore had been sent home from RAW.
RAW General Manager Brad Maddox came out on the stage and apologised for last night. He said to make sure there would be a definitive conclusion to Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship, he was making a rematch for Hell in a Cell. This received barely any reaction. Brad then announced he was assigning a Special Guest referee, out of a possible 3 WWE Hall of Famers, to be chosen through fan voting on the WWE App. He welcomed the first option to the stage: Booker T. Booker said he will do the right thing for the fans and the "right thing for business", before closing with "Can you dig that...".
Match 3: For the 3rd time running, Los Matadores (w/El Torito) beat 3MB.
Paul Heyman, Ryback and Curtis Axel were shown walking backstage heading towards the ring.
Heyman was in the ring with his crew. He said he was the best in the world, as he could make the claim he beat CM Punk with both hands tied behind his back.
Hour 2
Admittedly however Punk has some bragging rights of his own, as last night he pinned Ryback. He claimed what the record books should reflect was Punk is not only a bully but a cheater as well. They showed a photo of Punk low-blowing Ryback behind the referee's back. Heyman shook his head. This brought out CM Punk comically clutching his bollocks. Crowd chanted "CM Punk". Smiling, he asked Heyman if he was calling him a cheater. He said he wasn't going to admit to no wrong doing, as the only thing he did last night was win. Punk said the only reason he kicked Ryback in the balls was to see if he had any. WWE muted the audio in an attempt to censor "balls". Heyman promised that would never happen again. Punk fired back that Heyman's promises mean nothing, and he will beat Ryback once more, whether that's tonight, tomorrow or at Hell in a Cell. Punk said they were presumably out to challenge him to a rematch, so they don't even have to ask as he accepts. Heyman told Ryback Punk was bullying him. Ryback took the microphone and told Punk that if he had any balls, he would have hit them a long time ago. Standards and Practices once again muted the sound. Ryback told Punk to bring his "skinny little ass" to the ring and bully him right now. R-Truth came out. He motioned he and Punk should both team up right now and take them on. WCW President Charles Robinson turned up and the match was on.
Match 4: R-Truth and CM Punk defeated Curtis Axel and Ryback (w/Paul Heyman) when R-Truth pinned Axel off the Axe kick.
They revealed the second option for the Special Guest referee vote: Bob Backlund...to absolutely zero reaction from the crowd. This was both hilarious and rather embarrassing in equal measure. He screamed. He rambled. He fluffed his lines. He left through the wrong exit.
Match 5: Randy Orton pinned Kofi Kingston with the RKO.
Following the match, Daniel Bryan ran down and assaulted Randy Orton. Following a suicide dive through the middle rope to Orton on the floor, Bryan sent Orton flying over the announce table, sending the announcers scattering and the camera man tumbling to the floor. Producers, agents, and referees tried to separate them both, before Orton managed to make his escape and scarpered to the back, with Bryan and officials in hot pursuit. This was a great brawl that didn't receive anywhere near the reaction from the crowd it should have.
Vickie Guerrero was backstage telling some guy that next time he wanted vacation time he needed to run it by her first. Alberto Del Rio walked up to her. Vickie said how Triple H had invited her to RAW to make a special announcement tonight. Alberto Del Rio told her that he was hoping to have the night off, but he understands that people want to see their champion. Del Rio then began sucking up to her, saying she is the most talented and respected GM in history, sexy and intelligent. He then put his scarf around her kneck and kissed her on the cheek. He then smugly smirked walking off, as if he had got one over Vickie. However Vickie appeared to notice, before smelling Del Rio's scarf...and then dropping it on the floor.
They announced the final candidate for the Hell in a Cell: Shawn Michaels. Now who didn't see that one coming. Michaels said everyone was well aware Triple H is his personal best friend. Key word in that phrase being personal. And tonight is about business. Michaels said he wasn't aware how many people knew it, but he trained Daniel Bryan. However he said he wasn't going to let that sway him either. Michaels noted that when it comes to Orton, he doesn't like him and vice versa. Shawn said he wants everyone to download the App and vote for HB Shizzle. Crowd broke out into a "HB Shizzle" chant. He said he wants people to vote for him because he will guarantee that there will be a new WWE Champion, saying he doesn't care what's best for business, all he cares about is what's best for all the fans.
They recapped the opening segment between Stephanie and Big Show.
Hour 3
Vickie Guerrero came out and announced Alberto Del Rio would face Ricardo right now. Before the match got started, Vickie came back out onto the stage and announced Del Rio would defend the World Heavyweight Championship at Hell in a Cell against...JOHN CENA. A mere 2 months after triceps surgery.
Match 6: Ricardo pinned World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio in a non-title match with a roll-up, after Del Rio - along with the rest of us - was too busy being shocked at the prior revelation.
Alberto Del Rio then demolished Ricardo on the outside, placing his arm in a chair and repeatedly stomping on it. He then applied the Arm Breaker.
Match 7: Fandango (w/Summer Rae) pinned Zack Ryder off a top rope leg drop. Crowd were dead for this as well.
Jerry Lawler revealed Shawn Michaels had received 61% of the fan vote to be Special Guest Referee in the match between Orton and Bryan. Booker T received a paltry 7%.
Match 8: In another rematch from last night I think everyone saw coming, The Real Americans defeated Santino and Great Khali (w/Hornswoggle) when Cesaro used the Cesaro Swing on Khali. After the match, the dastardly heels grabbed Hornswoggle and Cesaro swung him too. Santino and Khali made the save, with Santino using the Cobra on Cesaro.
In a moving video, Titus O'Neil told a story about losing his mother to cancer.
The Miz was shown walking backstage, heading to the ring for another miserable helping of MizTV.
Miz was in the ring for MizTV. Bray Wyatt immediately came out, saving us all. When the lights came back up, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan were both in the ring. Miz managed to make his escape straight away and sprinted up the ramp. Bray leant back and taunted Miz on the ramp. A few in the crowd chanted "Husky Harris".
Stephanie and Brad Maddox were in the office. Brad asked her if he had redeemed himself. She told him he still had a long way to go. Triple H arrived. He asked if Brad had managed to mess anything else up tonight. Brad said he was going to go to the ring to make sure the main event runs smoothly. Triple H interjected and told Brad to stay backstage as he was going to do it himself, and make sure what happens is "best for business".
In the 3rd rematch from Battleground, Curtis Axel vs. R-Truth for the Intercontinental Championship has been booked for SmackDown.
The King of Kings Triple H came out and positioned himself beside the announce table.
Main Event: The Shield vs. Cody Rhodes, Goldust and Daniel Bryan was about to end in a lame Disqualification after Ambrose got into the ring with a steel chair and nailed Cody Rhodes when Triple H interrupted and restarted the match as a NO DQ. Rollins pinned Bryan after Orton jumped out of the crowd and planted Daniel Bryan with an RKO on the floor. The Shield then went to work on Goldust and Cody at the bequest of Triple H.
Over-run
Big Show's music then hit, having somehow made his way back into the building. Hell, he even had time to notify the music guy. Show slowly made his way down the ramp, as Triple H retreated into the ring and hid behind The Shield. Big Show managed to overpower and dispatch all members of The Shield. As Triple H and Show went face to face, Show delivered the Knockout Punch, to the biggest reaction of the night. Daniel Bryan got back into the ring and chanted "Yes!" with the crowd, as Triple H was laid out cold in the ring to take RAW off the air.