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Here are the WWE Raw Results held on 8/12. Enjoy.
Daniel Bryan vs Wade Barrett
(Special Guest Referee - Brad Maddox)
Wade applies a headlock but Bryan sends him into the ropes, then he dropkicks Wade but Wade comes right back with a headbutt and throws him outside. Bryan gets back in and kicks him a few times, then he puts Wade's leg on the ropes and jumps on it a few times before Wade goes outside. Bryan gets a running start and dropkicks him through the ropes, then he goes for a knee strike on the apron but Wade avoids it and kicks his head. Wade throws him back in and lands some body punches, then he sets him on the turnbuckles and punches him before kicking him in the stomach. Bryan lands on the floor so Wade goes out and throws him into the steps, then he rolls him in and applies a headlock but Bryan elbows out of it. Wade whips him into the corner but Bryan runs up the turnbuckles and dropkicks him, then he throws Wade outside and hits a suicide dive on the floor. Bryan rolls him in and hits a top rope missile dropkick, then he kips up and kicks him in the chest, but Wade ducks the last one and rolls him up with Maddox making the fast count. Bryan gets pissed and thinks about attacking Maddox, then he motions towards him but Maddox rolls out of the ring and leaves as Bryan starts a no chant.
Winner - Wade Barrett
Randy Orton vs Damien Sandow
Sandow applies a headlock but Orton throws him into the ropes, then he clotheslines him and uppercuts him before connected with some mounted punches. Sandow hits him back and rams Orton with his shoulder, but Orton comes back with a suplex and follows it with some punches and a clothesline. Orton applies a side headlock but Sandow breaks it, then Orton catches him with a dropkick that sends Sandow out to the floor. We get back from a break to see Sandow block a superplex by shoving Orton off the ropes, then he stomps Orton and rams him with his shoulder in the corner. Sandow whips him but Orton reverses it, then he hits Sandow from the turnbuckles but Sandow turns and shoves him out to the floor. Sandow rolls him in and gets a near fall, then he stomps Orton and knees him in the face before hitting a side Russian legsweep and the Elbow of Disdain for two. Sandow applies a side headlock but Orton breaks it with a side suplex, then he hits a few clotheslines and goes for a powerslam.
Sandow avoids it by grabbing the ropes, then he hits a swinging neckbreaker for two before he elbows Orton and runs towards him. Orton hits a spinning powerslam and a hanging DDT, then he sets up for a RKO but Sandow blocks it and rolls outside, with Orton quickly giving chase. Orton grabs him but Sandow slams him into the apron, then he throws Orton into the ringpost and taunts Cody Rhodes (at commentary) before rolling Orton in. Cody gets up and tries to steal Sandow's briefcase, chained to the ringpost, and Sandow yells at him but Orton drops him with a RKO and picks up the win.
Winner - Randy Orton
After announcing a 20 man battle royal for a shot at the United States Championship, we cut to The Shield backstage, and Seth Rollins says that change is upon them. Rollins says they are the new guard and they are better, stronger and faster than everyone else and they are laying down a challenge. Roman Reigns says they have served justice at every challenge so far, and nothing is different so they are making an open challenge for Summerslam. He says whatever two men want to face him and Rollins can step up, then Dean Ambrose says his United States Championship is no different either. Ambrose says he's the real champion because everyone runs from his title, then he says he isn't scared of anyone in the battle royal. He says the only way he could lose is if Andre The Giant's ghost was competing but that won't happen, then they throw the camera out of the way as the segment ends.
CM Punk is with Josh Mathews backstage, and he says he took Paul Heyman's challenge so close to Summerslam because no one is afraid of him. He says Heyman opened his mouth and said something stupid, and he could beat Heyman in a one-on-one fight, but this won't be one. Punk says he has Brock Lesnar on Sunday, but he's pretty sure he will see a little bit from him sometime tonight, so he will be ready for anything that happens. Punk says Brock talks about being the best and the beast, but the only thing that matters is when he wins on Sunday, and the best is still the best.
The Great Khali & Natalya (w/ Hornswoggle) vs Big E Langston & AJ Lee
AJ taunts Khali and jumps to slap him, then Natalya slams her on the mat and kicks her in the corner. She picks her up for a powerslam but AJ floats over, then AJ shoves her into the turnbuckles and goes for a rollup. AJ kicks her in the corner and takes her down with a snapmare, then he puts her in a three-quarters facelock but Natalya tries to elbow her way out of it. AJ hits her in the back and taunts her, then she goes back to the facelock but Natalya breaks it, so AJ kicks her in the stomach. AJ knocks her down and gets a two count, then Hornswoggle tries to cheer Natalya on and AJ flips out on him. Natalya hits her from behind and puts her in the Sharpshooter, and AJ taps but the ref "is distracted," so Natalya pulls her back over and makes her tap again. Langston jumps in after the bell and attacks Hornswoggle, but Khali drops him with a big chop and celebrates with his friends.
Winners - The Great Khali & Hornswoggle
Vince McMahon comes out and says there seems to be a bit of controversy, and he shows the fast count from the opening match and says they are owed an explanation. He brings Brad Maddox out to the ring and asks why he named himself the special guest referee, and Maddox says Daniel Bryan's matches tend to get out of hand. Maddox says he wanted to keep order and give the fans a fair show, then Vince asks him why it looked like he made a fast count. Maddox says it's been a while since he refereed a match, but he did the best he could, and Vince says that's OK if he tried. He asks Vince for a second chance, and Vince asks what he means, so Maddox asks to be the official for the WWE Championship match at Summerslam and Vince says he'll entertain the thought.
Vince asks if he can be impartial and put personal issues aside, then he asks if he will stop making fun of Bryan, and Maddox agrees, so Vince makes him promise. Maddox says he swears to be fair, then Vince goes to approve his request but Triple H cuts him off and makes his way down to the ring. HHH says he isn't there to air dirty laundry, and he knows they haven't agreed on many things lately, but this Sunday is very important. He says there might be more on the line than the WWE Championship, and they need someone to call it down the middle, and a guy who won't get intimidated. HHH says this guy wouldn't be Maddox, but it sounds more like him, then he kicks Maddox and drops him with a Pedigree before Vince leaves the ring.
Kane vs Titus O'Neil (w/ Darren Young)
Kane hits Titus a few times and whips him into the ropes, then he drops him with an elbow and throws him into the corner before suplexing him. Kane elbows him and sends him into the corner, then Titus punches him in the back but Kane whips him back into the corner and hits a few clotheslines. He hits a sidewalk slam for two, then Kane calls for the end and grabs Titus by the throat, then he ignores Young on the apron and chokeslams Titus for the win. The lights go out and the Wyatt Family makes their entrance, but the lights go back on and Kane is on the entrance ramp, igniting his pyro as Bray looks on.
Winner - Kane
The Bella Twins join Josh Mathews for a backstage interview, and he asks them about last week's events with Eva Marie and Natalya, and plays the clip of Natalya slapping Brie. He asks if there is tension in the Divas division, and they says he's smart but dumb, then they mock the Divas until Natalya walks in. Natalya says Brie should put up or shut up, so she asks for a singles match at Summerslam, and says Brie can bring anyone she wants. She says she will have her own friends and The Funkadactyls walk over and stand by her, then Brie agrees and says she will still be queen bee when it's over. Natalya says Brie's makeup is good because she covered the bruise from the slap last week, but Brie says so does hers and slaps Natalya across the face and leaves.
Alberto Del Rio vs Kofi Kingston
Alberto attacks Kofi in the corner but Kofi fights right back, then Alberto kicks him but Kofi leapfrogs him and hits a forearm shot for two. Kofi hits some mounted punches in the corner, then he goes for a springboard move but Alberto crotches him on the ropes and kicks him in the tree of woe position. Alberto takes him up top and hits an inverted superplex for two, then he kicks Kofi in the back of the head and taunts the crowd before hitting the ropes. Kofi elbows him and avoids a clothesline, then he hits a clothesline and dropkick and follows it with a forearm strike and a Boom Drop. Kofi calls for Trouble In Paradise but Alberto ducks and hits a backbreaker, then he headbutts Kofi and but Kofi comes back with S.O.S. for a two count. Kofi stumbles towards him and Alberto punches him in the midsection, then he whips him into the ropes but Kofi goes for Trouble In Paradise. Alberto ducks and Kofi falls outside, then he runs back in and Alberto kicks him, but Kofi holds his foot and tries to roll him up. Kofi heads up top and hits a crossbody, but Alberto rolls through and gets him to tap to the Cross Armbreaker for the win.
Winner - Alberto Del Rio
After a video package highlighting Christian's career, Renee Young joins him backstage and asks what he's thinking about so close to Summerslam. Christian says seeing this video made him think about everything he's been through, and he will beat Alberto Del Rio to become a three-time champion. He says he will make it real simple, and all he needed was one more match, then Alberto walks over and laughs at him while holding his title up.
Real Americans (w/ Zeb Colter) vs The Usos
Jey attacks Cesaro and whips him, but Cesaro elbows him and goes for a quick cover before Swagger tags in and knees him in the corner. The ref backs him away so Cesaro takes a cheap shot, then Swagger connects with a Swagger Bomb before Cesaro double stomps Jey for two. Cesaro punches Jey but Jey fights right back, then he dives for a tag but Cesaro shoves him into the corner and Swagger blindtags in while Jey attempts a sunset flip. Swagger hits Jey and stretches his arms back, then Jey elbows him a few times but Swagger knocks him back and Cesaro tags in. Swagger throws him in the air and Cesaro follows with an uppercut, then he applies a side headlock but Jey slams him in the corner and stuns him with a kick. Jimmy finally tags in and takes Swagger down with some clotheslines, then he knocks Cesaro off the apron and takes Swagger down with a Samoan drop. Jimmy hits a back splash in the corner and goes for the cover, but Cesaro pulls Swagger outside so the Usos hit tandem suicide dives. Zeb jumps on the apron as Jimmy heads up top, then Cesaro tries to push him but Jey superkicks him and tags himself in, suprising Swagger with a corner rollup for the win.
Winners - The Usos
The Miz introduces Daniel Bryan and John Cena as tonight's Miz TV guests, then he asks for their thoughts on Triple H naming himself the special guest referee. Bryan says he's glad someone stood up to Vince McMahon, and now they can have the match that they and the fans deserve. Cena says HHH is the perfect man to officiate a championship match, then Miz says they look to have tension and he asks Cena what his problem with Bryan is. Cena says there is no other reason for once, and it's only about the WWE Championship; he is the champion and Bryan wants to take it from him.
Miz says that's code for Cena saying Bryan can't beat him, then Miz reads into things and talks about Bryan not being good enough. Bryan tells him to shut up or he will kick him in the face, then he tells Cena he's sick of people thinking he puts up a good fight and that's all he's good for. Cena tries to say it's not like that but Bryan tells him to shut up, and he says he saw something in Cena last week, and he says Cena cares about fame instead of wrestling. Bryan says his shirt is a parody of Cena's, and doesn't want to be a parody, but he wants the WWE Championship because it means no one else is better than him.
Cena takes off his shirt and says Bryan almost got him, and the parody comment was strong, but they are both out there for the same exact reason. He says his shirt is just a shirt, just like a flag is just cloth, and it matters what the message behind it is, whether he gets cheered or booed. Cena says they do this for yes and no chants and 'you can't see me' gestures, and Bryan won't be the first or the last to try and break him. He says he isn't a parody because he isn't a joke, and he does this for the fans, just like a kid whose wish he granted, and that kid says he'll never give up during treatment. Cena says he does it for the fans wearing his shirt, and he hopes Bryan continues to take him lightly because that's what everyone else thought. Cena says he will beat Bryan like all of his doubters, and he says he's wrestled for twelve years trying to be the best, beating the likes of Shawn Michaels and Triple H.
Bryan says Cena acts like he isn't good enough, then Cena says he won't put Bryan in the same class until he earns it and wins this title. Bryan says he finally heard the truth and Cena doesn't respect him, and Cena couldn't understand how bad he wants the title because he's an eleven time champion. Bryan says Cena treats this like another match, but it's the biggest one of his match, and he is reminded of a Japanese tradition before a big match. He says they used to slap the opponent as hard as they could, and he wishes he could do that to Cena, but he's not a wrestler. Bryan says Cena doesn't deserve it either, then Cena tells Bryan to slap him and shoves him, then Bryan taunts him a bit until HHH makes his way out. He tries to talk Bryan and Cena down but Randy Orton walks out to the stage, and he holds his briefcase in the air as Cena and Bryan stare him down from the ring.
Fandango (w/ Summer Rae) vs R-Truth
Fandango and Truth have a brief dance off, then Fandango attacks Truth from behind but Truth turns the tables and knocks him out of the ring. Truth calls him to get back it, but Fandango grabs a mic and pronounces his name correctly, then Summer Rae helps him up and leaves.
Result - No Contest
20 Man #1 Contender's Battle Royal (United States Championship)
Everybody attacks each other and Ryback makes two quick eliminations, then he slugs it out with Tensai until he ducks a clothesline and sends Tensai outside. Cesaro nearly takes Titus' head off with an uppercut, then 3MB teams up to eliminate Jimmy Uso while RVD goes after Ryback near the ropes. The fights end up in the corners and Drew tries to eliminate Kofi, but he holds the ropes and slides back in before Ryback goes after him. Kofi hits him several times while Khali chops Wade in the corner, then Truth throws Fandango outside but Fandango runs back in and throws him outside.
We get back from a break to see Titus try to throw RVD out, but RVD blocks it and clotheslines him outside before he goes after Wade in the corner. Kofi tries to eliminate Swagger and Cesaro, then Swagger throws him outside but Kofi somersaults over Cesaro and uses him to essentially kip back up. Kofi sends Swagger back and gets back in, but Swagger grabs him and finally eliminates him before they team up on Mark Henry in the corner. They lift him up but Henry elbows them and shoves them over the ropes, then he clotheslines Wade and throws him headfirst over the ropes.
Ryback gets in his face and chokes him, but Henry hits him and tries to throw him out, only to have Ryback land on the apron. RVD surprises him with a kick but he hangs on, then Henry splashes him to eliminate him and RVD faces off with Henry before putting him in a sleeper. Henry slams him into the turnbuckles and RVD lands on the apron, then Henry charges him but RVD pulls the ropes down and eliminates Henry to win. Henry gets back in the ring and gives RVD as a sign of respect, then he turns to leave but stays as The Shield makes their way through the crowd. They surround the ring and get ready to attack, but Big Show makes his return and The Shield backs away as he makes his way into the ring.
Winner - Rob Van Dam
Paul Heyman comes out and says CM Punk's name a few times, and he says he hears it over and Punk used to live for his love, but now he wants fan acceptance. Heyman says he takes it personally that they took Punk away from him, so tonight he will take the hero worship of Punk away from them. He says he's heard all about how it's a trap and says 'no kidding it is', then he says it was pretty easy to figure out and asks if they want to know the plan. Heyman says he had some help with his plan, then he introduces Brock Lesnar and says he doesn't even need to sell them on the best versus the beat. Heyman says actions speak louder than words and he did something special for Brock, then he plays a video package of Brock attacking Punk over the past few weeks. Brock smiles as Heyman says they know it's a trap, but now they need to know how they came up with the plan, the one that is so simple but suckered Punk in.
Heyman says he's willing to fight Punk tonight, but all Punk has to do is play the hero and fight him... and Brock at the same time. He says Punk would be a stupid hero if he did that, and all heroes are stupid because they have no options, but Punk has a choice tonight. Heyman says Punk has to let the fans down and step down from the fight, then he demands to know if Punk is a smart coward, or a stupid hero. Punk's music cues up but he doesn't enter from the stage, and instead runs in from behind and grabs a camera, beating Brock in the head and back with it. Brock rolls outside but Punk takes him out with a suicide dive, then he gets a chair and beats Brock with it while he calls him a bitch. Punk corners Heyman and chases him up the ramp, then Curtis Axel runs out but Punk hits him with the chair and throws him into the stage. Punk lifts him up and hits a GTS on the stage, then he stares Brock down and embraces the fans' cheers as the show comes to a close.
Here are the WWE Raw Results held on 8/12. Enjoy.
Daniel Bryan vs Wade Barrett
(Special Guest Referee - Brad Maddox)
Wade applies a headlock but Bryan sends him into the ropes, then he dropkicks Wade but Wade comes right back with a headbutt and throws him outside. Bryan gets back in and kicks him a few times, then he puts Wade's leg on the ropes and jumps on it a few times before Wade goes outside. Bryan gets a running start and dropkicks him through the ropes, then he goes for a knee strike on the apron but Wade avoids it and kicks his head. Wade throws him back in and lands some body punches, then he sets him on the turnbuckles and punches him before kicking him in the stomach. Bryan lands on the floor so Wade goes out and throws him into the steps, then he rolls him in and applies a headlock but Bryan elbows out of it. Wade whips him into the corner but Bryan runs up the turnbuckles and dropkicks him, then he throws Wade outside and hits a suicide dive on the floor. Bryan rolls him in and hits a top rope missile dropkick, then he kips up and kicks him in the chest, but Wade ducks the last one and rolls him up with Maddox making the fast count. Bryan gets pissed and thinks about attacking Maddox, then he motions towards him but Maddox rolls out of the ring and leaves as Bryan starts a no chant.
Winner - Wade Barrett
Randy Orton vs Damien Sandow
Sandow applies a headlock but Orton throws him into the ropes, then he clotheslines him and uppercuts him before connected with some mounted punches. Sandow hits him back and rams Orton with his shoulder, but Orton comes back with a suplex and follows it with some punches and a clothesline. Orton applies a side headlock but Sandow breaks it, then Orton catches him with a dropkick that sends Sandow out to the floor. We get back from a break to see Sandow block a superplex by shoving Orton off the ropes, then he stomps Orton and rams him with his shoulder in the corner. Sandow whips him but Orton reverses it, then he hits Sandow from the turnbuckles but Sandow turns and shoves him out to the floor. Sandow rolls him in and gets a near fall, then he stomps Orton and knees him in the face before hitting a side Russian legsweep and the Elbow of Disdain for two. Sandow applies a side headlock but Orton breaks it with a side suplex, then he hits a few clotheslines and goes for a powerslam.
Sandow avoids it by grabbing the ropes, then he hits a swinging neckbreaker for two before he elbows Orton and runs towards him. Orton hits a spinning powerslam and a hanging DDT, then he sets up for a RKO but Sandow blocks it and rolls outside, with Orton quickly giving chase. Orton grabs him but Sandow slams him into the apron, then he throws Orton into the ringpost and taunts Cody Rhodes (at commentary) before rolling Orton in. Cody gets up and tries to steal Sandow's briefcase, chained to the ringpost, and Sandow yells at him but Orton drops him with a RKO and picks up the win.
Winner - Randy Orton
After announcing a 20 man battle royal for a shot at the United States Championship, we cut to The Shield backstage, and Seth Rollins says that change is upon them. Rollins says they are the new guard and they are better, stronger and faster than everyone else and they are laying down a challenge. Roman Reigns says they have served justice at every challenge so far, and nothing is different so they are making an open challenge for Summerslam. He says whatever two men want to face him and Rollins can step up, then Dean Ambrose says his United States Championship is no different either. Ambrose says he's the real champion because everyone runs from his title, then he says he isn't scared of anyone in the battle royal. He says the only way he could lose is if Andre The Giant's ghost was competing but that won't happen, then they throw the camera out of the way as the segment ends.
CM Punk is with Josh Mathews backstage, and he says he took Paul Heyman's challenge so close to Summerslam because no one is afraid of him. He says Heyman opened his mouth and said something stupid, and he could beat Heyman in a one-on-one fight, but this won't be one. Punk says he has Brock Lesnar on Sunday, but he's pretty sure he will see a little bit from him sometime tonight, so he will be ready for anything that happens. Punk says Brock talks about being the best and the beast, but the only thing that matters is when he wins on Sunday, and the best is still the best.
The Great Khali & Natalya (w/ Hornswoggle) vs Big E Langston & AJ Lee
AJ taunts Khali and jumps to slap him, then Natalya slams her on the mat and kicks her in the corner. She picks her up for a powerslam but AJ floats over, then AJ shoves her into the turnbuckles and goes for a rollup. AJ kicks her in the corner and takes her down with a snapmare, then he puts her in a three-quarters facelock but Natalya tries to elbow her way out of it. AJ hits her in the back and taunts her, then she goes back to the facelock but Natalya breaks it, so AJ kicks her in the stomach. AJ knocks her down and gets a two count, then Hornswoggle tries to cheer Natalya on and AJ flips out on him. Natalya hits her from behind and puts her in the Sharpshooter, and AJ taps but the ref "is distracted," so Natalya pulls her back over and makes her tap again. Langston jumps in after the bell and attacks Hornswoggle, but Khali drops him with a big chop and celebrates with his friends.
Winners - The Great Khali & Hornswoggle
Vince McMahon comes out and says there seems to be a bit of controversy, and he shows the fast count from the opening match and says they are owed an explanation. He brings Brad Maddox out to the ring and asks why he named himself the special guest referee, and Maddox says Daniel Bryan's matches tend to get out of hand. Maddox says he wanted to keep order and give the fans a fair show, then Vince asks him why it looked like he made a fast count. Maddox says it's been a while since he refereed a match, but he did the best he could, and Vince says that's OK if he tried. He asks Vince for a second chance, and Vince asks what he means, so Maddox asks to be the official for the WWE Championship match at Summerslam and Vince says he'll entertain the thought.
Vince asks if he can be impartial and put personal issues aside, then he asks if he will stop making fun of Bryan, and Maddox agrees, so Vince makes him promise. Maddox says he swears to be fair, then Vince goes to approve his request but Triple H cuts him off and makes his way down to the ring. HHH says he isn't there to air dirty laundry, and he knows they haven't agreed on many things lately, but this Sunday is very important. He says there might be more on the line than the WWE Championship, and they need someone to call it down the middle, and a guy who won't get intimidated. HHH says this guy wouldn't be Maddox, but it sounds more like him, then he kicks Maddox and drops him with a Pedigree before Vince leaves the ring.
Kane vs Titus O'Neil (w/ Darren Young)
Kane hits Titus a few times and whips him into the ropes, then he drops him with an elbow and throws him into the corner before suplexing him. Kane elbows him and sends him into the corner, then Titus punches him in the back but Kane whips him back into the corner and hits a few clotheslines. He hits a sidewalk slam for two, then Kane calls for the end and grabs Titus by the throat, then he ignores Young on the apron and chokeslams Titus for the win. The lights go out and the Wyatt Family makes their entrance, but the lights go back on and Kane is on the entrance ramp, igniting his pyro as Bray looks on.
Winner - Kane
The Bella Twins join Josh Mathews for a backstage interview, and he asks them about last week's events with Eva Marie and Natalya, and plays the clip of Natalya slapping Brie. He asks if there is tension in the Divas division, and they says he's smart but dumb, then they mock the Divas until Natalya walks in. Natalya says Brie should put up or shut up, so she asks for a singles match at Summerslam, and says Brie can bring anyone she wants. She says she will have her own friends and The Funkadactyls walk over and stand by her, then Brie agrees and says she will still be queen bee when it's over. Natalya says Brie's makeup is good because she covered the bruise from the slap last week, but Brie says so does hers and slaps Natalya across the face and leaves.
Alberto Del Rio vs Kofi Kingston
Alberto attacks Kofi in the corner but Kofi fights right back, then Alberto kicks him but Kofi leapfrogs him and hits a forearm shot for two. Kofi hits some mounted punches in the corner, then he goes for a springboard move but Alberto crotches him on the ropes and kicks him in the tree of woe position. Alberto takes him up top and hits an inverted superplex for two, then he kicks Kofi in the back of the head and taunts the crowd before hitting the ropes. Kofi elbows him and avoids a clothesline, then he hits a clothesline and dropkick and follows it with a forearm strike and a Boom Drop. Kofi calls for Trouble In Paradise but Alberto ducks and hits a backbreaker, then he headbutts Kofi and but Kofi comes back with S.O.S. for a two count. Kofi stumbles towards him and Alberto punches him in the midsection, then he whips him into the ropes but Kofi goes for Trouble In Paradise. Alberto ducks and Kofi falls outside, then he runs back in and Alberto kicks him, but Kofi holds his foot and tries to roll him up. Kofi heads up top and hits a crossbody, but Alberto rolls through and gets him to tap to the Cross Armbreaker for the win.
Winner - Alberto Del Rio
After a video package highlighting Christian's career, Renee Young joins him backstage and asks what he's thinking about so close to Summerslam. Christian says seeing this video made him think about everything he's been through, and he will beat Alberto Del Rio to become a three-time champion. He says he will make it real simple, and all he needed was one more match, then Alberto walks over and laughs at him while holding his title up.
Real Americans (w/ Zeb Colter) vs The Usos
Jey attacks Cesaro and whips him, but Cesaro elbows him and goes for a quick cover before Swagger tags in and knees him in the corner. The ref backs him away so Cesaro takes a cheap shot, then Swagger connects with a Swagger Bomb before Cesaro double stomps Jey for two. Cesaro punches Jey but Jey fights right back, then he dives for a tag but Cesaro shoves him into the corner and Swagger blindtags in while Jey attempts a sunset flip. Swagger hits Jey and stretches his arms back, then Jey elbows him a few times but Swagger knocks him back and Cesaro tags in. Swagger throws him in the air and Cesaro follows with an uppercut, then he applies a side headlock but Jey slams him in the corner and stuns him with a kick. Jimmy finally tags in and takes Swagger down with some clotheslines, then he knocks Cesaro off the apron and takes Swagger down with a Samoan drop. Jimmy hits a back splash in the corner and goes for the cover, but Cesaro pulls Swagger outside so the Usos hit tandem suicide dives. Zeb jumps on the apron as Jimmy heads up top, then Cesaro tries to push him but Jey superkicks him and tags himself in, suprising Swagger with a corner rollup for the win.
Winners - The Usos
The Miz introduces Daniel Bryan and John Cena as tonight's Miz TV guests, then he asks for their thoughts on Triple H naming himself the special guest referee. Bryan says he's glad someone stood up to Vince McMahon, and now they can have the match that they and the fans deserve. Cena says HHH is the perfect man to officiate a championship match, then Miz says they look to have tension and he asks Cena what his problem with Bryan is. Cena says there is no other reason for once, and it's only about the WWE Championship; he is the champion and Bryan wants to take it from him.
Miz says that's code for Cena saying Bryan can't beat him, then Miz reads into things and talks about Bryan not being good enough. Bryan tells him to shut up or he will kick him in the face, then he tells Cena he's sick of people thinking he puts up a good fight and that's all he's good for. Cena tries to say it's not like that but Bryan tells him to shut up, and he says he saw something in Cena last week, and he says Cena cares about fame instead of wrestling. Bryan says his shirt is a parody of Cena's, and doesn't want to be a parody, but he wants the WWE Championship because it means no one else is better than him.
Cena takes off his shirt and says Bryan almost got him, and the parody comment was strong, but they are both out there for the same exact reason. He says his shirt is just a shirt, just like a flag is just cloth, and it matters what the message behind it is, whether he gets cheered or booed. Cena says they do this for yes and no chants and 'you can't see me' gestures, and Bryan won't be the first or the last to try and break him. He says he isn't a parody because he isn't a joke, and he does this for the fans, just like a kid whose wish he granted, and that kid says he'll never give up during treatment. Cena says he does it for the fans wearing his shirt, and he hopes Bryan continues to take him lightly because that's what everyone else thought. Cena says he will beat Bryan like all of his doubters, and he says he's wrestled for twelve years trying to be the best, beating the likes of Shawn Michaels and Triple H.
Bryan says Cena acts like he isn't good enough, then Cena says he won't put Bryan in the same class until he earns it and wins this title. Bryan says he finally heard the truth and Cena doesn't respect him, and Cena couldn't understand how bad he wants the title because he's an eleven time champion. Bryan says Cena treats this like another match, but it's the biggest one of his match, and he is reminded of a Japanese tradition before a big match. He says they used to slap the opponent as hard as they could, and he wishes he could do that to Cena, but he's not a wrestler. Bryan says Cena doesn't deserve it either, then Cena tells Bryan to slap him and shoves him, then Bryan taunts him a bit until HHH makes his way out. He tries to talk Bryan and Cena down but Randy Orton walks out to the stage, and he holds his briefcase in the air as Cena and Bryan stare him down from the ring.
Fandango (w/ Summer Rae) vs R-Truth
Fandango and Truth have a brief dance off, then Fandango attacks Truth from behind but Truth turns the tables and knocks him out of the ring. Truth calls him to get back it, but Fandango grabs a mic and pronounces his name correctly, then Summer Rae helps him up and leaves.
Result - No Contest
20 Man #1 Contender's Battle Royal (United States Championship)
Everybody attacks each other and Ryback makes two quick eliminations, then he slugs it out with Tensai until he ducks a clothesline and sends Tensai outside. Cesaro nearly takes Titus' head off with an uppercut, then 3MB teams up to eliminate Jimmy Uso while RVD goes after Ryback near the ropes. The fights end up in the corners and Drew tries to eliminate Kofi, but he holds the ropes and slides back in before Ryback goes after him. Kofi hits him several times while Khali chops Wade in the corner, then Truth throws Fandango outside but Fandango runs back in and throws him outside.
We get back from a break to see Titus try to throw RVD out, but RVD blocks it and clotheslines him outside before he goes after Wade in the corner. Kofi tries to eliminate Swagger and Cesaro, then Swagger throws him outside but Kofi somersaults over Cesaro and uses him to essentially kip back up. Kofi sends Swagger back and gets back in, but Swagger grabs him and finally eliminates him before they team up on Mark Henry in the corner. They lift him up but Henry elbows them and shoves them over the ropes, then he clotheslines Wade and throws him headfirst over the ropes.
Ryback gets in his face and chokes him, but Henry hits him and tries to throw him out, only to have Ryback land on the apron. RVD surprises him with a kick but he hangs on, then Henry splashes him to eliminate him and RVD faces off with Henry before putting him in a sleeper. Henry slams him into the turnbuckles and RVD lands on the apron, then Henry charges him but RVD pulls the ropes down and eliminates Henry to win. Henry gets back in the ring and gives RVD as a sign of respect, then he turns to leave but stays as The Shield makes their way through the crowd. They surround the ring and get ready to attack, but Big Show makes his return and The Shield backs away as he makes his way into the ring.
Winner - Rob Van Dam
Paul Heyman comes out and says CM Punk's name a few times, and he says he hears it over and Punk used to live for his love, but now he wants fan acceptance. Heyman says he takes it personally that they took Punk away from him, so tonight he will take the hero worship of Punk away from them. He says he's heard all about how it's a trap and says 'no kidding it is', then he says it was pretty easy to figure out and asks if they want to know the plan. Heyman says he had some help with his plan, then he introduces Brock Lesnar and says he doesn't even need to sell them on the best versus the beat. Heyman says actions speak louder than words and he did something special for Brock, then he plays a video package of Brock attacking Punk over the past few weeks. Brock smiles as Heyman says they know it's a trap, but now they need to know how they came up with the plan, the one that is so simple but suckered Punk in.
Heyman says he's willing to fight Punk tonight, but all Punk has to do is play the hero and fight him... and Brock at the same time. He says Punk would be a stupid hero if he did that, and all heroes are stupid because they have no options, but Punk has a choice tonight. Heyman says Punk has to let the fans down and step down from the fight, then he demands to know if Punk is a smart coward, or a stupid hero. Punk's music cues up but he doesn't enter from the stage, and instead runs in from behind and grabs a camera, beating Brock in the head and back with it. Brock rolls outside but Punk takes him out with a suicide dive, then he gets a chair and beats Brock with it while he calls him a bitch. Punk corners Heyman and chases him up the ramp, then Curtis Axel runs out but Punk hits him with the chair and throws him into the stage. Punk lifts him up and hits a GTS on the stage, then he stares Brock down and embraces the fans' cheers as the show comes to a close.
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