RAW AFTER WRESTLEMANIA 31 RESULTS

The WWE RAW after WrestleMania 31 opens up from the SAP Center in San Jose, California as the pyro goes off. Michael Cole welcomes us and he’s joined by JBL and Booker T.

– We go right to the ring and out comes Brock Lesnar with Paul Heyman. Lesnar looks ready to fight tonight. Heyman introduces himself and says he’s the advocate for the most non-PG ass-kicker in the PG era. They get a pop. Lesnar says let’s talk about what happened at WrestleMania as fans boo. Heyman says Lesnar put a beating on the Samoan Badass like no one has ever seen. Heyman brings up all the suplexes Lesnar gave to Roman Reigns and a big “suplex city” chant breaks out. Heyman quotes Lesnar, “suplex city, bxtch!” Heyman says here Lesnar was bitch-slapping Reigns around and he was eating the pain. Heyman says he won’t sing Reigns’ praises tonight but will tell us that Reigns can sink or swim from here. Heyman says Lesnar almost respects Reigns but kid, ya still got a ways to go. Heyman says Lesnar then got bored and hit him with the final F5 to end it but slimy disgusting little Seth Rollins had to come out and cash in.

Heyman points out that Rollins pinned the challenger, not the champion. Heyman has informed Lesnar that they can take legal action, have the decision reversed, Rollins won’t be the winner and Heyman could tie WWE up in litigation for months, resulting in the title being held up. Heyman says Lesnar thinks all lawyers are scumbags and Lesnar won’t be taking legal action. Instead, Lesnar is invoking his rematch clause. Heyman says it won’t happen at SummerSlam, Extreme Rules, Payback or WrestleMania 32, it’s happening tonight. The crowd pops and starts a big “yes!” chant.

Stephanie McMahon comes out to the stage and fans boo. She says everyone is just so ready to move past WrestleMania and asks the fans how amazing last night was. Fans start chanting for Ronda Rousey. Stephanie says fans must not want an answer on Lesnar’s rematch. She asks them and tells them not to make her angry or they won’t get what they want. She talks about how Rollins had to fly to New York City for The Today Show and rubs the loss into Lesnar. Stephanie says Rollins is still in the air but when he gets here, he will prove that he’s a fighting champion. Stephanie has no doubt Rollins will be up for the challenge. She walks off. Heyman has a spoiler for us… for the first time in over a decade, Lesnar is going to wrestle live on RAW and he’s going to deliver a beating to Seth Rollins before taking back the title.

– We go to the announcers to discuss what we just heard. Still to come, John Cena has issued an open challenge. Also, Dolph Ziggler vs. Daniel Bryan. We go to commercial.

WWE Intercontinental Title Match: Dolph Ziggler vs. Daniel Bryan

Back from the break and Dolph Ziggler waits in the ring as new WWE Intercontinental Champion Daniel Bryan makes his way out to a big “yes!” chant. We get formal introductions from Lilian Garcia. Bad News Barrett is on commentary.

Back and forth to start the match. They trade holds and Bryan mounts Ziggler with rig8ht hands. Ziggler with a 2 count. Ziggler fires back with strikes now. They lock up and fans chant “this is awesome” as they go to the corner. Bryan drops Ziggler in the corner and gets him in the surfboard submission to a pop. Bryan keeps control after they break but Ziggler hits a dropkick. Bryan comes back and they both tumble to the floor as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Bryan hits the corner dropkicks to a big pop. Bryan climbs up top but Ziggler crotches him. Ziggler climbs up but Bryan reverses and crotches Ziggler. Bryan climbs back up as we get dueling chants from fans. Bryan hits a huge super back drop from the top and covers for a 2 count. Bryan with kicks while Ziggler is on his knees now. Ziggler ducks the roundhouse and rolls Bryan up for 2. Bryan goes for the Yes Lock but it’s blocked. Ziggler with a 2 count. Bryan blocks a Zig Zag but runs into a big superkick for 2. They trade shots in the middle of the ring while getting to their feet now. They trade headbutts and Bryan ends up hitting the running knee for the win.

Winner: Daniel Bryan

– After the match, Barrett gets up and attacks Bryan from behind while he’s celebrating. Barrett unloads on Bryan and readies for a Bullhammer. Sheamus’ music hits and out he comes to a big pop. He chases Barrett out of the ring and checks on Barrett. Sheamus is rocking a mohawk now and has his beard in twists. Sheamus talks trash to Barrett but turns around and nails Bryan with a huge Brogue Kick. Sheamus takes Ziggler to the corner and beats him down. Sheamus smacks Ziggler around and mocks him. Ziggler fights back but Sheamus tosses him to the mat. Sheamus nails White Noise as fans boo. Sheamus stares out at the crowd and “asshole” and “you look stupid” chants break out. Sheamus with a Brogue Kick on Ziggler. Sheamus takes the mic and says, “I’m back.” He drops it and leaves as fans boo. His music hits as we go to replays.

– Still to come, Lesnar vs. Rollins. JBL announces Sting will speak on the WWE Network after RAW. We go to commercial.

– Back from the break and we get a look at the 2015 WWE Hall of Fame class.

Cesaro, Tyson Kidd and The Ascension vs. Lucha Dragons and The New Day

Back from the break and the WWE Tag Team Champions Cesaro and Tyson Kidd are with Natalya and Konnor and Viktor of The Ascension. Xavier Woods, Big E and Kofi Kingston wait on The Lucha Dragons, who come out to a big pop. We get NXT chants. Cesaro starts off with Sin Cara and fans chant for Cesaro also. Back and forth now. Cesaro with a big backbreaker. Cesaro with more offense but Cara hits a big takedown for 2. Kalisto tags in to a pop.

Kalisto ends up getting a huge pop and reaction after hitting some nice moves on Cesaro. Cesaro goes to regroup and Big E tags in. Kofi and Konnor go at it next. Cara tags back in for a quick double team on Konnor. We go to break after more tags.

Back from the break and Kidd has Cara down as fans chant “ole” loudly. Cesaro tags in and hits the Cesaro Swing on Cara. Kidd with the double team follow up for a 2 count. Konnor comes back in and works Cara over. Cara nails an enziguri. Kofi springboards in and unloads on everyone but the fans boo him. Fans do not like The New Day. Kofi with the Boom Drop. Fans keep hijacking their rally with “New Day… sucks!” Kofi and Kidd go at it. Cesaro catches him in a big uppercut after a tag. Viktor tags in but Cesaro argues with him. Kofi with a close roll up on Viktor. Kalisto tags in to a pop. He hits a corkscrew on Viktor and a kick to the face. Kalisto slams Viktor on his face with a scissors and covers for 2. Big E takes out Cesaro and then tosses Kidd into him. Konnor drops Big E with a boot. kofi and Cara take out Konnor and sends him to the floor. Cara launches Kofi out onto everyone else. Viktor runs over Cara. Viktor runs over to Kalisto but gets hit with a Salida del Sol for the win.

Winners: Sin Cara, Kalisto, Big E and Kofi Kingston

– Lesnar and Heyman are backstage. Heyman tells Lesnar that Rollins is here and it’s time to go.

– We get a vignette for Adrian Neville. He will be coming to the main roster soon. Back to commercial.

WWE World Heavyweight Title Match: Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins

Back from the break and out comes Brock Lesnar with Paul Heyman. Fans chant “suplex city” and we get a big pop. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins is out next with Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble. Rollins comes in and puts the title in Lesnar’s face. Lilian does formal ring introductions.

Rollins goes to hand the title to the referee but he hesitates. He goes out of the ring and grabs a mic. Rollins says he just talked with Stephanie McMahon and he’s feeling jet-lagged. Fans boo. Rollins says his foot also hurts from Curb Stomping Lesnar and Roman Reigns last night. Rollins says he’s a fighting champion and he’s going to give Lesnar his rematch, just not tonight. Rollins laughs and fans boo. Lesnar rushes out of the ring and grabs Rollins as he tries to escape. Lesnar with a clothesline on the floor. He rolls Rollins in. Rollins tries to escape but Lesnar grabs him. Lesnar goes for a German but Rollins lands on his feet. Rollins nails a kick but Lesnar doesn’t go down. Rollins runs to the barrier again but Lesnar grabs him. Lesnar goes for a F5 on the floor but Mercury and Noble make the save. Rollins runs off through the crowd. Lesnar goes nuts and tips over the announce table. He tosses Mercury and Noble over the other table. Lesnar grabs Cole by his head and put him on the apron. Fans pop and Heyman tries to talk him down. Lesnar pulls Cole in the ring and lays him out with a F5. A big “holy shit” chant breaks out. Lesnar grabs a camera man from the apron and picks him up for a F5. Stephanie comes out screaming for Brock to stop and put the man down. Lesnar thinks about it but ends up laying the man out with a F5. Stephanie suspends him indefinitely and tells Lesnar to get out of the building. Stephanie is furious as she marches to the back. Heyman tries to talk Lesnar down now. Fans chant “bullshit” and we see the carnage at ringside. Booker T is laid out on the other side of the announce table, as is JBL, from where it was tipped over. Lesnar grabs the camera man again and hits another F5. Lesnar leaves to the back as fans chants his name. EMT’s bring a stretcher out and check on Cole as we go to commercial.

– Back from the break and we see Cole being loaded up on a stretcher as is the cameraman. There are no announcers still but we go to replays of what happened before the commercial. We cut backstage to Stephanie walking. Renee Young stops her for comment. Stephanie says Lesnar hit a F5 on an innocent camera man and what he did to JBL, Booker T and then Michael Cole got him suspended. Renee asks about his rematch. Stephanie says Lesnar will get his rematch when she gives it to him. She’s going to hit Lesnar where it hurts and fine him big time. Stephanie reminds us that Lesnar just signed a new deal and tells Renee that she owns “that son of a bitch.” Stephanie storms off.

– Still to come, Cena’s open challenge. Back to commercial.

Stardust vs. Damien Sandow

We come back and Byron Saxton is doing commentary by himself. Stardust is out first followed by Damien Sandow to a big pop. Sandow comes out with The Miz’s theme but is alone.

Sandow plays to the crowd but Stardust takes him to the corner and works him over. A “Cody” chant starts up. Sandow with a big clothesline. Sandow takes Stardust to the corner but Stardust quickly turns it around. Stardust keeps control and slams Sandow on his face. More “Cody” chants from the crowd. Fans start rallying for Sandow.

Sandow comes back and hits a Skull Crushing Finale out of nowhere for the win.

Winner: Damien Sandow

– After the match, The Miz runs in and attacks Sandow from behind. Miz nails a Skull Crushing Finale and talks trash in Sandow’s face as fans boo. Fans start an “asshole” chant now. Miz tells Sandow that this is all his fault and he did this to himself. Miz blames Sandow for ruining WrestleMania. Miz says Sandow is nothing without him. Miz talks trash to the crowd now and they boo.

– Saxton plugs the post-RAW Sting interview on the WWE Network. Still to come, more highlights from WrestleMania 31. Back to commercial.

– Back from the break and Saxton leads us to stills from Ronda Rousey’s WrestleMania 31 appearance. We get a video with highlights from WrestleMania Week.

– Curtis Axel is in the ring telling us to not change the channel. He says the rest of the roster is jealous of him and brags about it taking 29 others to eliminate him from the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. He says the road to Axe-treme Rules begins now. Out comes Adrian Neville to a pop.

Curtis Axel vs. Adrian Neville

Neville comes out with a cape on and removes the hood. He’s being referred to as just Neville now. He sends Axel to the floor and immediately nails a big moonsault.

Neville brings it in the ring and we get the bell. Fans chant his name. Neville with some impressive moves before unloading on Axel with kicks. Neville goes on and slams Axel before going to the top. Neville hits Red Arrow to a big pop for the win.

Winner: Neville

– After the match, Neville hits the corner to celebrate. We go to replays.

– Still to come, Cena’s open challenge. Back to break.

– We come back and out comes new WWE United States Champion John Cena to some big heat. Cena gives the crowd props for being the best WWE audience of the year as they’re always loud and vocal. Cena says he’s surrounded by a group of budding musicians and they start the “John Cena sucks” chant to his theme again. Cena raises the title and says the champ is here as fans boo. Cena says we deserve a title shot tonight and talks about his open challenge. Out comes Dean Ambrose.

WWE United States Title Match: Dean Ambrose vs. John Cena

Ambrose comes out to a big pop and we get formal introductions from Lilian. They lock up and go to the ropes. Ambrose shoves Cena and gets a pop. We go to an early commercial.

Back from the break and Ambrose is in control. Ambrose unloads and goes to the top.. Ambrose has not land on his feet. Cena catches him with the big trademark slam. more back and forth. Cena blocks Dirty Deeds and goes for an Attitude Adjustment. They trade big shots in the middle of the ring. More back and forth. Ambrose hits a big DDT out of the corner for a 2 count. Ambrose goes to the top as fans pop.

Ambrose jumps out to the floor where Cena is standing and hits an elbow drop. Ambrose slowly gets up and rolls Cena back in at the 6 count. Ambrose comes in and Cena nails an AA out of nowhere for a close 2 count. Fans boo. They end up in the corner and Cena goes for a super AA but Ambrose knocks him to the mat. Cena climbs back up. Ambrose with a headbutt. Ambrose turns it into a sitdown powerbomb. Cena comes right out of that and locks in the STF. Ambrose crawls to the bottom rope and breaks the hold. Cena goes for another AA but Ambrose slides out and applies the STF on Cena. The crowd goes nuts. Ambrose pulls Cena back to tighten the hold and Cena kicks him away. More back and forth. Ambrose nails Dirty Deeds for a close 2 count. They get up and trade strikes. Cena goes for an AA after a slap from Ambrose. It’s blocked. Cena goes for another but it’s blocked. Ambrose hits a crossbody but Cena rolls through and picks him up. Cena nails the AA for the win.

Winner: John Cena

– After the match, Cena gets up and raises the title. Jerry Lawler joined Saxton on commentary a few minutes ago. Cena waits for Ambrose to get up and fans cheer. Ambrose points at the title and they slap hands as a show of respect. Cena leaves as Ambrose’s music hits.

– Renee Young is backstage with Rollins for this thoughts on Lesnar’s suspension. Rollins says Lesnar is an out of control animal and got what he deserves. He asks how is a guy like that supposed to represent WWE from a corporate standpoint. Rollins hopes Lesnar gets a hefty seven-figure fine. Rollins defends his decision to cash in last night and says he earned it. Rollins says enough about Lesnar, it’s time to focus on him walking out of WrestleMania as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Rollins says he’s keeping the title for a very long time. Randy Orton appears. Orton reminds Rollins that he almost ripped his head off with a RKO at WrestleMania. Orton says Rollins has a problem staring at him. Orton says he never got a rematch after WrestleMania XXX so he wants that title. Kane and Big Show appear. Rollins says he may have one problem but Orton has three. Rollins gives Orton until the end of the night to find two partners. Rollins wishes him good luck and walks off. Show stares Orton down and we go back to the ring.

AJ Lee, Paige and Naomi vs. The Bella Twins and Natalya

We come back and out comes AJ Lee to a pop. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and out comes The Bella Twins with Natalya as Paige and Naomi wait with AJ in the ring. WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella shows off her title.

Natalya and Naomi start off but fans chant for Paige. Natalya unloads on Naomi and keeps her down. Nikki comes in and keeps dominating Naomi until she connects with a dropkick. Brie and Paige finally come in. They go at it and Paige gets the upperhand. She screams that this is her house. Brie kicks her and calls her a loser. Paige tackles Brie out of the ring. All six Divas face off at ringside as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Nikki is in control of AJ. Natalya comes in and keeps AJ down. Natalya with a nice suplex on AJ for a 2 count. Nikki comes back in and keeps up the attack for another 2 count. Nikki taunts AJ as she crawls for a tag. Fans chant for AJ now. AJ finally makes a comeback but Nikki stops her from tagging again. Nikki slams AJ on her head and fans boo as she covers for 2. Nikki runs over and knocks Paige off the apron as fans boo. Nikki with a submission on on AJ now. AJ breaks free and turns it into a 2 count. Nikki drops her and knocks Paige off the apron again. Naomi dodges a right hand. AJ jumps on Nikki’s back but gets slammed into the corner. AJ kicks Nikki in the back.

Naomi finally tags and unloads on Nikki. Naomi with a big crossbody. Nikki catches her and hits an Alabama Slam for another 2 count as Paige breaks it. Paige misses Natalya with a clothesline and Natalya hits her with a German, sending her to the floor. AJ tackles Natalya. Brie tosses AJ to the floor. Naomi ducks and Nikki accidentally knocks out Brie. Naomi hits the Rear View on Nikki for the win.

Winners: Naomi, Paige and AJ Lee

– After the match, AJ, Paige and Naomi celebrate in the ring.

– We see what happened with Lesnar and Stephanie earlier.

– Ryback approaches Orton backstage. Ryback offers to be Orton’s partner because he can never get enough of The Authority. Orton shakes his hand and we go to commercial.

Goldust vs. Rusev

We come back and Goldust is out first. Rusev is out next by himself, no Lana tonight. They fight back and forth to start but Rusev dominates. Rusev nails the big kick and applies The Accolade for the win.

Winner: Rusev

– After the match, Rusev keeps the hold locked in before breaking it. He stands up and poses as the Russian flag drops down over the ring.

– Still to come, six-man action. Back to commercial.

Seth Rollins, Big Show and Kane vs. Ryback, Randy Orton and Roman Reigns

Back from the break and out comes Big Show, Kane and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins. Show stops and poses with his trophy at ringside. Randy Orton is out first for his team. Ryback is out next to join Orton in the ring. We wait and finally the music hits. Out comes Roman Reigns through the crowd and he’s the third man. Reigns is met with a mixed reaction.

Ryback and Kane go at it. Ryback unloads early on and readies for a Meathook but Kane goes to the floor to regroup with his partners. Reigns runs over and leaps out onto all three of them. We go to commercial.

We come back and Rollins unloads on Orton in the corner. Orton comes back with a clothesline but Rollins turns it back around. Show tags in and dominates Orton, keeping him down. Show slams Orton for another 2 count. Show takes Orton to the corner for a huge chop. Kane tags in and keeps up the attack on Orton. Kane drops Orton and hits the dropkick for another pin attempt. Orton looks to make another comeback but Kane drops him with a big boot. We see the crowd doing The Wave and it catches Rollins’ attention. Rollins comes back in and stands over Orton as waves go all over the crowd. The camera follows the crowd doing The Wave. Rollins with a big forearm in the corner. He taunts the crowd now.

Rollins wastes time. He turns around and charges but Orton sends him to the apron. Rollins comes back and they end up on the top. Rollins wastes more time talking trash and Orton fights back. Orton nails a big superplex. Fans boo as Reigns tags in. He unloads on Kane with a Samoan Drop and right hands. Reigns decks Show off the apron and fan boo more. Reigns goes back to work on Kane with several clotheslines in the corner. Reigns is pissed and ready to fight. Reigns drops Kane with a big shot to the back of the neck. Reigns loads up and goes for the Superman punch but Show comes in. He blocks it but Reigns fights him off and nails Kane with it anyway. Show spears Reigns. Ryback hits Shellshocked on Show. Rollins nails a curb Stomp on Ryback. Rollins shows off and turns around but jumps over a spear from Reigns. Rollins retreats. Kane grabs Reigns but Orton drops Kane with a RKO. Reigns hits a spear on Kane for the win.

Winners: Roman Reigns, Ryback and Randy Orton

– After the match, we get a plug for Sting on the WWE Network. We come back to Rollins standing alone on the stage without his title. Reigns, Orton and Ryback celebrate in the ring. RAW goes off the air with Reigns and Rollins staring each other down.

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WWE RAW MARCH 16TH RESULTS

– Tonight’s WWE RAW opens up with a look at Michael Cole’s interview with Randy Orton that aired on SmackDown. Orton will challenge Seth Rollins for WrestleMania 31 tonight.

– We’re live from Des Moines, Iowa with JBL, Michael Cole and Booker T as Seth Rollins’ music hits. Lilian Garcia introduces Rollins, Kane, Big Show, Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble in the ring. There’s a light chant for Rollins because he’s from Iowa. Rollins talks about Orton turning on them last week. He calls the fan “nobodies” and they boo. Rollins says he actually made it out of Iowa and did something with his life. He says Orton betrayed him last week. Rollins says he trusted Orton, vouched for him and treated him like family. Rollins say what Orton did to him was nothing like what he did to The Shield. What he did to The Shield was a sound business decision. A big “you sold out” chant starts. Rollins said what Orton did was in cold blood and was borderline sociopathic. Rollins says this would not have happened if Triple H and Stephanie McMahon didn’t let Orton back in. He says it disgusts him. Big Show takes the mic and apologizes to Rollins. He says he feels personally responsible for what happened to Rollins and it breaks his heart. Show thinks of Rollins as the future and the best damn talent in WWE. Show says what Orton did was cruel. Show calls him a slimy, no-good snake in the grass. Show says he crushes snakes in the grass because he’s The Giant.

Kane also apologizes to Rollins. He says he wasn’t as gullible as Big Show but he’s sorry and will make Orton pay for what he did. Noble says he knows he’s the secret weapon of The Authority. He says he cares about Rollins and what Orton did is inexcusable. Noble says Rollins is his boss and his friend. Noble says what Orton did to Rollins hurt him but it hurt Mercury even more. Mercury takes the mic and is too upset to speak. Show pats him on the back and they hug. Rollins says they’re right, it did hurt, but Orton’s ego is going to hurt the most when this is all finished. Rollins says Orton has went around for years thinking he can get away with what he wants without having consequences. Rollins says Orton has never messed with someone like him. Rollins accepts Orton’s WrestleMania 31 challenge, only if Orton will face him in the ring on tonight’s RAW. Orton’s music hits and out he comes.

Orton speaks from the stage and say she’s not the face of WWE, he’s just a guy who made Rollins look like a little bitch last week. Orton accepts the challenge to face Rollins in the main event of RAW. Orton knows when he come to the ring the odds are against him but he has enough venom for all of The Authority. Orton says if he makes it to WrestleMania, he will end the future of WWE. Orton’s music hits and they stare each other down.

– Still to come, a contract signing with Rusev and John Cena plus a controversial pre-recorded interview with Brock Lesnar.

– We see Paige and AJ Lee backstage heading to the ring. We go to commercial.

AJ Lee vs. Nikki Bella

Back from the break and out comes AJ Lee with Paige. WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella is out next with Brie Bella for a non-title match.

As The Bellas head to the ring, we get a sidebar video with them talking about how they will win at WrestleMania because they’re sisters. They’re going to humiliate and embarrass the Divas at WrestleMania. They say, “Give Divas a chance? Give us a break.” The bell starts and Nikki goes at it with AJ, taking her down first. Nikki takes control and hits AJ with shoulder thrusts in the corner. Nikki shows off and does push-ups in the middle of the ring. She gets up and runs into knees in the corner. AJ makes a comeback and rolls Nikki up for 2. AJ with another takedown and an armbar.

Nikki comes back with a fireman’s carry takedown and they trade holds again as they go to their feet. Nikki slams AJ for another 2 count as fans boo. AJ with a kick to the head out of nowhere for a 2 count. Nikki goes for a sideslam but AJ sends her flying with a scissors. Nikki ends up slamming AJ’s arm over the top rope and we go to commercial with AJ down in pain.

Back from the break and Nikki is in control. She drops AJ with an elbow and covers for a 2 count. Nikki drops AJ with an armbar and covers for another 2 count. Nikki gets frustrated now. She throws AJ arm first into the turnbuckles and AJ goes down. Nikki with another hold on the arm now. AJ fights to her feet and goes for the Black Widow but Nikki rams her back into the corner. Nikki runs into boots. AJ with a Thesz Press and strikes. AJ with a splash in the corner and a neckbreaker. AJ with a kick to the gut. AJ trips Nikki on her face and goes to the top. AJ with a crossbody from the top for 2. Nikki counters and drops AJ face first into her knee for a 2 count. AJ counters a move and rolls Nikki up for 1. AJ catches Nikki with a nice dropkick. Nikki pulls AJ out to the floor in front of Brie.

Paige comes over and they have words. AJ and Nikki go back in the ring but Brie mushes Paige and slams her head first into the ring post. This leads to Nikki dropping a distracted AJ with a big forearm. Nikki picks up a knocked out AJ and hits her with the Rack Attack for the win.

Winner: Nikki Bella

– After the match, The Bella Twins pose together in the ring as we go to replays. Nikki stands over AJ with the title.

– Still to come, Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler and Dean Ambrose vs. Stardust, Luke Harper and Bad News Barrett. Also, a look at Roman Reigns and Mark Henry on SmackDown. Back to commercial.

– We get a look back at Mark Henry and Roman Reigns talking in the ring on last Thursday’s SmackDown. We see Reigns laying Henry out and putting him through the barrier with a spear.

– Renee Young is backstage with Kane and Big Show. She asks what their role will be for the Rollins vs. Orton main event. Show goes to talk but Kane interrupts and says he has decided that Show will be in Rollins’ corner. They start arguing. Kane says as Director of Operations, he doesn’t answer to Show. Rollins comes up and calms them down, saying this is what got them sent home by Stephanie McMahon last week. He asks how stupid can they both be. Show gets upset and Kane backs him down. Kane tells Rollins that Stephanie can address them how she wants but Rollins cannot. Kane says Rollins has been acting like an entitled spoiled brat ever since Kane helped him win Money In the Bank. Kane says it’s time someone gave Rollins what he deserves. Kane says he won’t be at ringside tonight and if Show doesn’t want to, he doesn’t have to go out either. Show just gets in Rollins’ face and walks off. Kane follows.

Ryback vs. The Miz

We go to the ring and out comes Ryback to a pop. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and we see Ryback’s win over The Miz on SmackDown. Ryback is getting a “feed me more” chant going as we see the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal trophy at ringside. The Miz is out next with Damien Sandow, who gets cheered while Miz is booed. We see a sidebar from earlier with Miz says he will win the Andre Battle Royal because his personal assistant in the match will ensure he wins, or else he will be fired. Fans chant for Sandow as the match starts.

Miz starts and unloads on Ryback in the corner. Ryback comes out and hits a huge slam. Miz rolls to the floor in front of Sandow. Ryback holds him and tells Sandow to punch Miz. Fans cheer for Sandow to do it. He clutches his fist like he wants to but Miz fights Ryback off. Miz tells Sandow to put his fist down and turns around to a shot from Ryback. Ryback brings him in the ring and hits a spinebuster. Ryback hits a Meathook clothesline and Shellshocked for the win.

Winner: Ryback

– After the match, Ryback gets another chant going and leaves as Sandow comes in and fans his jacket at him. Sandow helps Miz up but Miz drops him with a Skull Crushing Finale. The crowd boos big time. Miz’s music hits and he leaves with Sandow recovering in the ring.

– We get a promo for Cena vs. Rusev at WrestleMania 31. Still to come, the Cena vs. Rusev contract signing.

– Back from the break and we get a return vignette for Sheamus.

– Michael Cole is in the ring with the setup for a contract signing. Cole introduces the challenger John Cena first and out he comes to a big poo. Cole has the contract on a table and tells Cena to sign it. Cena takes the contract and a mic. He says he’s signed a lot of these but this contract is by far the most important because in just a few minutes, we will see what people call a Super Athlete, a hero of the Russian Federation. Fans boo. Cena says this man is the Champion of the United States, which means he represents the USA and Cena doesn’t like that. Fans boo and Cena feels the same way. That’s what makes this match important, he says. Cena says he could do like last week and beat Rusev around the ring but it does no good as long as Rusev is wearing the title. Cena is signing the contract to publicly say enough is enough. Cena says Rusev is allowed to live in the US and the US has given him opportunity but every chance he can get, he rips our country. Cena gets a USA chant going. Cena tells fans to let that chant will them with pride, excitement and love for the US. Cena says he’s had the honor and privilege to stand on the front line with our troops but he’s ashamed to look them in the eye and say Rusev is the man that brings our championship into battle. Cena says no more. He says this is not a contract, it’s a Declaration of Independence and WrestleMania is our Revolution. Cena says the US is the greatest country because we will not quit, we will stand up and fight. He says you can only push us so far before we kick your ass. He drops the mic. Fans boo as WWE United States Champion Rusev is out next in a suit and Lana is nowhere to be seen. However, there is another man in a suit behind him.

Cole tells Rusev it’s his turn to sign the contract. Fans start chanting “we want Lana” as the man in the suit grabs a mic. Cena says apparently the fans want the one who has the balls. The man speaks and says he’s Rusev’s attorney. He says Rusev won’t be signing the contract and won’t be competing against John Cena at WrestleMania. Fans boo and Cena gets upset. The lawyer says Rusev did not agree to this match or any other. The lawyer shows us video from last week as fans chant for Lana. We see video of Lana accepting the challenge for Rusev while Cena had him in the STF. We come back and the lawyer says there’s no evidence of Rusev agreeing to a match so the contract is null & void. The lawyer goes on and Rusev wants to read a prepared statement and then he will sign the contract. Rusev takes a piece of paper out and grabs a mic. He rants on Cena and America but is given the “what?” treatment by the crowd. Rusev says the country worships failures and our parents are failures. Cena gets upset and ready to fight. Rusev goes on with his promo but Cena is getting upset. They come face to face over the table. Rusev calls America a stupid little country that will die. They stare each other down as fans chant USA. Rusev signs the contract and immediately flips the table to distract Cena so he can get out of the ring. Rusev laughs and retreats up the ramp with his lawyer. Cena holds up the contract and says Rusev’s ass is his. Rusev has the Russian flag drop down over Cena and fan boo. Rusev’s music hits as Cena looks on and Rusev holds the title up.

– Still to come, the six-man match and Rollins vs. Orton. Back to commercial.

The New Day vs. Cesaro and Tyson Kidd

Kofi Kingston and Big E are in the ring for The New Day. WWE Tag Team Champions Cesaro and Tyson Kidd are out with Natalya for a non-title match. Los Matadores and El Torito are out to watch the match from ringside. It’s back and forth until Cesaro knocks Big E off the apron and hits the Cesaro Swing on Kofi. Cesaro is distracted and Kofi nails him. Kofi goes for a 2 count but Kidd makes the save with a dropkick to the face.

Kofi ends up hitting Trouble In Paradise but Cesaro and Kidd get the win after a shot from behind.

Winners: Cesaro and Tyson Kidd

– After the match, Los Matadores and The New Day fight at ringside. Matadores roll Xavier Woods into Cesaro and he nails a Neutralizer. El Torito springboards in and nails Cesaro. Cesaro grabs him but gets thrown out to Los Matadores. It ends with Los Matadores celebrating to their music.

– We get a look at how The Undertaker accepted Bray Wyatt’s challenge last week. Still to come, we will hear from Wyatt.

– Also still to come, Brock Lesnar speaks. Back to commercial.

– Back the break and there’s a a backstage segment with Seth Rollins, Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble. Noble and Rollins argue and before he’s fired, Noble quits. Mercury ends up walking out after him and it appears they’re both gone.

– We go to the pre-recorded interview with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar. It starts with a look back at The Streak ending last year. Lesnar doesn’t care about the people who were disappointed that The Streak ended. He laughs and said he loved people crying and being upset. Lesnar says regarding his contract with WWE, he will be champion if he stays and he will be WWE champion if he goes. He says Roman Reigns won’t stand in the way of that. Lesnar says he’s going to kick Reigns’ ass and it will be unlike any other ass beating he’s received. Lesnar says there won’t be any happy feel-good moment because he’s going to “f up” Roman Reigns… the end. Lesnar gets up from his stool and walks away from the camera.

Big Show vs. Eric Rowan

We go to the ring and out comes Big Show. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and Show attacks Erick Rowan while he’s on the apron, before the match even begins. Show unloads and destroys Rowan. Show nails a knockout punch and goes to the second rope. Show nails a big elbow drop and leaves the ring as the referee calls for trainers to come check on Rowan. We go to replays.

– Cole leads us to the video for Larry Zbyszko’s 2015 Hall of Fame induction.

– Still to come, Orton vs. Rollins. Back to commercial.

– Back from the break and Kane is in the ring with the rest of the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal participants. Kane brought them to teach a lesson but Mark Henry interrupts. Henry puts his name into the hat and a big brawl breaks out. We see Curtis Axel leaning up against the trophy on the outside. Henry and Kane start tossing people out of the ring. Kane and Henry start brawling. Henry tries to dump Kane but Axel runs in from behind and Kane gets dumped. Henry knocks Axel back and then tosses him over the top. Henry’s music hits as he’s the last man standing. Henry goes out to the floor and looks at the trophy.

– Still to come, Orton vs. Rollins. Back to break.

– Back from the break and Paul Heyman is introduced. He praises Brock Lesnar as the best in WWE and MMA. He talks about how Lesnar is not a fan of rules, he’s not a pacifist. He’s coming to WrestleMania 31 to make war with Roman Reigns. Heyman says we’re stuck with Lesnar as WWE World Heavyweight Champion and there’s not a damn thing… the mic goes out. It comes back on and Heyman wonders what they will do to stop Lesnar. Heyman says no one can stop Lesnar. Heyman says Reigns was a standout but wonders what will happen to Reigns when Lesnar bitch slaps him at WrestleMania. Heyman says Lesnar will give Reigns a “prison beating.” Heyman says over and over that Reigns can’t beat Lesnar. Heyman says Reigns’ father should have told him this a long time ago. Reigns’ music hits and out he comes though the crowd.

Reigns says he has a lot of respect for Heyman, he really does. He says Heyman might be the best talker in the business. Reigns says his issues aren’t with Heyman, they’re with his client. Reigns turns and faces the camera so he can talk to Lesnar now. There are some boos as the camera zooms in on Reigns. He says he would say this in Lesnar’s face if he was here right now. Reigns is expecting a fight and hoping for a war. Reigns says he may be carried out of WrestleMania but he will have the title on his shoulder. Reigns says he’s going to beat Lesnar’s ass at WrestleMania because he can, he will and he believes it. Reigns drops the mic and his music hits as Heyman has made his exit. Reigns looks up at the WrestleMania 31 sign.

– We get a look back at the segments with The Authority tonight. Still to come, Orton vs. Rollins and the six-man match. Back to commercial.

– Back from the break and Renee Young catches up with Paul Heyman backstage. Heyman says Roman Reigns will be able to say what he wants to Brock Lesnar’s face in the ring next week on RAW.

Stardust, Luke Harper and Bad News Barrett vs. Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler and Dean Ambrose

Back from the break and WWE Intercontinental Champion Bad News Barrett waits in the ring without his belt. Stardust and Luke Harper are with him. Daniel Bryan is out next followed by Dolph Ziggler and then Dean Ambrose.

Before the match starts, R-Truth’s music hits and he makes his way out. Stardust starts the match off with Ambrose as everyone has their eye on Truth. They lock up and Ambrose drops Stardust with a shoulder. Ambrose with another takedown. We see R-Truth has the Intercontinental Title belt clipped to the back of his shirt. He’s making sure the other Superstars can’t see it. Truth sits down for commentary as Bryan tags in and works over Stardust. Bryan with a surfboard submission on Stardust. Bryan with a 2 count. Bryan with kicks in the corner now. Ziggler tags in and Stardust gets clotheslined to the floor after Ziggler and Bryan have words. Harper comes in but also gets sent to the floor. We go to commercial with all three babyfaces in the ring.

Back from the break and Ambrose drops Harper with a tornado DDT. Ziggler and Stardust tag in at the same time. Ziggler unloads and hits a neckbreaker. Ziggler with an elbow drop and a pin attempt. Ziggler with a huge DDT on Stardust for another 2 count. Ziggler fights Harper off but Stardust nails a Disaster Kick and Ziggler falls to the floor. Barrett runs over and rams Ziggler into the apron. Barrett brings Ziggler in the ring for a 2 count.

Barrett with big forearms to the back in the corner. Barrett runs and hits a big knee to the gut on Ziggler for another 2 count. Harper comes in and keeps control of Ziggler now. Harper with a big uppercut and a tag back to Barrett. Barrett with the big slam and another 2 count. Harper tags himself in and whips Barrett into the corner but Ziggler moves and Barrett gets hug up on the top rope. Harper also ends up on the floor with Barrett. Ziggler backdrops Stardust and crawls for a tag but Harper knocks his partners off the apron. Ziggler counters a Harper powerbomb and hits the Fame-asser for 2 as Stardust and Barrett break the pin. A big brawl breaks out now. Harper hits a big boot and a sitdown powerbomb on Ziggler for 2. We go back to commercial with everyone fighting around the ring.

Back from the break and Barrett is in control of Ziggler on the mat. Ziggler fights out but Barrett goes for Wasteland. Ziggler counters with a DDT and they’re both down. Ziggler tags in Bryan. He knocks the others off the apron and unloads on Barrett. Bryan ducks Barrett and dives out onto Harper. Ambrose tagged himself in and drops Barrett for a 2 count as Stardust broke the pin. Ambrose and Stardust go at it now. Ambrose unloads and hits the slingshot clothesline. Harper comes in with a big boot on Ambrose. Ziggler accidentally superkicks Bryan off the apron. Ziggler kicks Harper net. Barrett grab Ziggler and throws him out onto Bryan and the others. Ambrose ducks a Bullhammer elbow and hits Dirty Deeds for the win.

Winners: Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler and Dean Ambrose

– After the match, Harper nails Ambrose from behind and takes him out of the ring. Harper tosses Ambrose over the announce table. Harper sees the belt on Truth’s back and stalks him. Stardust ends up attacking and running off with the title. Ambrose catches him in the crowd and beats him down. The belt was dropped at ringside and Truth picks it up. He goes to leave but Harper stops him. Truth tosses the belt in the ring. Ambrose jumps off the barrier and takes out Harper. Bryan picks up the belt in the ring and Ziggler grabs it. They have words before trading lefts and rights in the middle of the ring. Stardust comes in but misses. Ziggler drops him. Bryan takes out Harper with a knee. Barrett hits a Bullhammer on Ziggler and then Bryan. Barrett then runs over and hits a Bullhammer on Ambrose. Fans boo as Barrett stands tall and holds his title. Barrett leaves the ring with the belt and confronts Truth at ringside. Barrett hits a Bullhammer on him also. Barrett goes to the stage and climbs one of the ladders to pose with the title.

– The announcers plug the WWE Network.

– We go backstage to Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. Seth Rollins comes in and whines about being all alone and everything that’s happened tonight. He asks what they’re going to do to fix this. Stephanie says he’s a big boy and has made his own bed, now he has to lay in it. Rollins gets upset and blames Stephanie for sending Big Show and Kane home last week. Triple H asks who the hell Rollins thinks he’s talking to. Rollins asks if Triple H decided to quit playing hide & seek with Sting. Triple H gets in his face. Rollins dares him to mess up the future of the company. Stephanie tells Rollins to man up, if he can. Triple H tells Rollins to run along before his situation goes from bad to worse and he does.

– Still to come, Bray Wyatt.

– Back from the break and Bray Wyatt is backstage with an urn full of the ashes from the rocking chair that was burned by The Undertaker last week. Wyatt cuts a promo on The Undertaker and says his fate is sealed. Wyatt says WrestleMania will be Taker’s final resting place but it will also be Wyatt’s coronation. Wyatt says he will destroy Taker and take his rightful place among the Gods. Wyatt says after WrestleMania, no one is safe. He calls himself the new face of fear and laughs.

– Still to come, Rollins vs. Orton. Back to commercial.

Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins

Back from the break and Randy Orton is out first followed by Seth Rollins. Rollins speaks from the stage and reveals that he’s played Orton like a fool the whole night. Triple H’s music hits and out he comes with The Authority, all of them. Fans chant for Sting. They head to the ring as Orton grabs a steel chair to prepare for battle. The lights go out as they surround Orton and we hear the crows. The lights come on and Sting is standing tall with Orton. They unload on The Authority and clear the ring. The Stooges take a Stinger splash in the corner. Noble takes a Scorpion Death Drop. Mercury takes a RKO. Triple H, Rollins, Kane and the others look on from the floor as Sting and Orton are on fire in the ring. Sting’s music hits as he and Orton look on. The Authority hits the ramp as Sting beats on his chest in the ring beside Orton. RAW goes off the air with Triple H yelling back at Sting.

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WWE RAW MARCH 9th 2015 RESULTS

WWE RAW Results – March 9, 2015

- Tonight’s WWE RAW opens up with a video package looking back at last week with Randy Orton, Seth Rollins and The Authority.

– We’re live from Pittsburgh as Michael Cole welcomes us. He’s joined by JBL and Booker T. We go to the ring and out comes Randy Orton to a big pop. Cole hypes tonight’s main event – Orton and Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns in a handicap match. Rollins, Big Show, Kane, Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble wait in the ring as Orton makes his way down.

Kane says they could have done this in private but they wanted to do it out here to rub in everyone’s face. Kane publicly welcomes Orton back into The Authority. Big Show starts talking about how he and Orton go back but fans start booing him and he gets upset. Show welcomes Orton back and they shake hands. Show says The Authority is where Orton belongs. Noble talks and starts getting animated but Rollins has to calm him down. Rollins taunts Noble for his feelings being hurt due to Orton nailing him with a RKO before. Mercury takes the mic next but he’s not thrilled about Orton returning either. Rollins brings up people speculation that Orton is just waiting for the right time to strike Rollins. Rollins says those people must feel like idiots. He says he and Orton are standing side by side, both as proud members of The Authority. A “RKO” chant breaks out.

Rollins brings up how people were doubting Orton. Rollins welcomes Orton back and they shake hands. Rollins tells people to stand and give it up for Orton. Orton takes the mic and says those words were very touching, very kind and he felt them in the bottom of his heart. But they left him thinking something… what the hell happened to The Authority? Orton says they were kissing his ass and asks who they are. He calls Kane the Devil’s Favorite Dumbass. He says all Big Show does is bitch & moan. Orton says he’s the most pathetic WWE Superstar in history instead of the most dominant. Orton knocks Noble for being irrelevant and for his size. Orton addresses Rollins and says he’s been biding his time. Orton says when Rollins safe and the time is right, he’s going to make Rollins his bitch. Orton says he’s going to take Rollins apart until there is no future for him left. Another “RKO” chant breaks out. Orton now says he was just messing around with everyone. Rollins starts laughing but Kane doesn’t look so sure. Rollins says if we think they’re having fun now, wait until we see what they do to Roman Reigns tonight. They all pose together and say that’s what’s best for business. Rollins’ music hits and Kane still doesn’t look sure about the situation with Orton.

– Cole hypes rapper Wiz Khalifa to appear later tonight. Also, Paul Heyman and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar will speak.

Daniel Bryan vs. Bad News Barrett

We go to the ring and out comes Daniel Bryan to a pop. He stops and greets Connor The Crusher’s family at ringside. We go to commercial with a big “yes!” chant.

Back from the break and fans are still chanting with Bryan. R-Truth is out for commentary. WWE Intercontinental Champion Bad News Barrett is out next for a non-title match and he does not have his belt.

They lock up and Bryan takes Barrett down first with a knee to the gut. Bryan drops another knee for a quick pin attempt. Bryan takes Barrett back down and works on the arm. Barrett turns it around and works Bryan over in the corner. Bryan counters and goes back to work on the arm. Bryan with a double underhook for a 2 count. Bryan keeps Barrett grounded by his arm again. Barrett fights up and into the corner but runs into an elbow. Bryan charges in a corner but Barrett runs over him with a boot. Barrett with big knees on the ropes now. Barrett boots Bryan out to the floor as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Barrett slams Bryan out of the corner for a 2 count. Truth has a burlap sack at the announce table with him. Bryan counters Barrett with a roll up for 2. Bryan nails the knee out of nowhere for the win.

Winner: Daniel Bryan

– After the match, Barrett lays Bryan out with a Bullhammer elbow. Barrett taunts Truth from the ring. Barrett backs up the ramp but Dean Ambrose’s music hits and out he comes. Ambrose runs over Barrett on the ramp and makes his way to the ring as we go to commercial.

Dean Ambrose vs. Stardust

Back from the break and Dean Ambrose waits in the ring. His opponent Stardust is out next with the Intercontinental Title belt around his waist.

We see R-Truth still on commentary. Back and forth to start the match. Ambrose drops Stardust for a quick pin attempt. Ambrose works Stardust over but Stardust fights back. Ambrose counters with a knee to the gut and a kick. Ambrose runs Stardust’s face along the top rope. Stardust fights back again but Ambrose slaps him in the face. Ambrose sends Stardust out to the floor and follows up with a dive. Ambrose brings it back in the ring but Stardust cuts him off on the apron. Stardust whips the leg on the apron and kicks Ambrose back to the floor. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and Ambrose is making a comeback. Ambrose unloads and runs over Stardust with forearms. Ambrose with a running bulldog. Ambrose ends up hitting the big clothesline off the ropes. Ambrose hits Dirty Deeds for the win.

Winner: Dean Ambrose

– After the match, Ambrose grabs the Intercontinental Title belt and holds it up but Bad News Barrett attacks him from behind. Daniel Bryan runs down next and gets involved in the fight. Luke Harper is next, followed by Dolph Ziggler to a pop. R-Truth sneaks over with his potato sack and puts the title belt into it. Ambrose tosses Bryan. Stardust takes out Ambrose. Ziggler takes out Stardust with a superkick. Harper takes down Ziggler with a clothesline. Bryan hits the knee on Harper. Barrett hits the Bullhammer on Bryan. Barrett looks around for his title and JBL tells on Truth. Barrett grabs the sack and takes off through the crowd with it, stopping to pose. Truth runs off to the stage with something clutched tight. Barrett pulls the belt out of his bag and it’s a replica. Truth pulls the real title out of a sack on the stage and poses with it as his music hits.

– We get a WWE Hall of Fame video for Connor The Crusher, who will receive the Warrior Award. We come back to a big applause in the arena and Connor’s brother & father at ringside. Back to commercial.

– Back from the break and Paul Heyman is in the ring. Lilian Garcia introduces him. Heyman leads us to a video package on Roan Reigns’ Road to WrestleMania 31.

We come back from the video and Heyman introduces WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar to a big pop. Heyman understands the video was fan-friendly but to Lesnar, it was just propaganda. Heyman mocks the video praising Reigns. Heyman says Reigns’ father is one generation removed from cannibals. Heyman goes on ripping Reigns and his family. Heyman promises that Reigns will not defeat Lesnar for the title at WrestleMania 31. Heyman says he knows what goes on behind the scenes and if The Authority has it in their head that they will get the title off Lesnar so Seth Rollins can cash in on Reigns because Rollins isn’t man enough to do it on Lesnar, Heyman says Lesnar has assured him if anyone tries a Montreal Screwjob type scenario then they won’t leave the stadium alive. Heyman goes on and the mic goes out again. Heyman challenges “Oz” in the production truck to come take the mic from him and someone in power to come take the title from Lesnar. Heyman says if Lesnar wants to spend the summer unifying the WWE and the UFC Titles, then that’s what he will do. Heyman takes a shot at Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, saying they don’t equal Lesnar’s weight combined. Heyman says the title no longer belongs to WWE, it belongs to Brock Lesnar and he’s not giving it back.

Heyman goes on and ends his fiery promo by saying Lesnar will leave Reigns flat on his back at WrestleMania 31. Lesnar looks up at the WrestleMania 31 banner and they leave the ring.

– Still to come, Reigns vs. Orton and Rollins.

– We go backstage to Bray Wyatt. He says WrestleMania is almost here and The Reaper awaits The Deadman. Bray asks where is The Undertaker. He tells Taker to find him. Back to commercial.

Ryback and Erick Rowan vs. Kane and Big Show

Ryback goes for the Meathook early on but Kane runs over him with a big boot. Big Show tags in and hits a big spear for a close call. Show works Ryback over and beats him around the ring now. Show drops Ryback with a shoulder and yells at the fans. Kane tags in and hits a boot to the head. Kane goes for a suplex but Ryback counters and hits one of his own.

The finish comes when Show goes for the knockout punch on Rowan but accidentally hits Kane. Ryback takes Show out on the floor and Rowan gets the pin on Kane.

Winners: Ryback and Erick Rowan

– After the match, Big Show comes back in the ring and argues with Kane. Stephanie McMahon’s music hits and out she comes yelling at them. She tells Big Show to shut up and is upset about how they’re acting this close to WrestleMania and about how they’re representing WWE. Stephanie yells at them to get out of her ring and orders them to leave.

– We get a video for The Miz and Damien Sandow. Wiz Khalifa is backstage with The Miz now. Wiz isn’t sure about working with The Miz because of last week’s commercial. Wiz says he also met a real WWE Superstar and introduces Wizdow. Damien Sandow appears and starts rapping. Sandow announces himself for the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. The Miz leaves upset and we go to commercial.

– Back from the break and rapper Wiz Khalifa is introduced. He performs a few songs on the stage. Pyro goes off after his performance and he celebrates with Damien Wizdow.

– AJ Lee and Paige are making their way through backstage as we go to commercial.

– Back from the break and we see a clip from the new WWE Flintstones movie. Byron Saxton is backstage with The Bella Twins, who brag about being in the movie. They’re planning on knocking AJ Lee and Paige back into the Stone Age at WrestleMania.

AJ Lee vs. Summer Rae

We go to the ring and Summer Rae has Eva Marie and Cameron with her. AJ Lee has Paige at ringside with her. Summer strikes first and they go at it. AJ comes back with a dropkick.

Summer ends up taking control and keeping AJ grounded. AJ finally turns it around out of the corner and hits a Thesz Press. AJ with more offense and a big clothesline in the corner. AJ hits a neckbreaker and a DDT for a 2 count. AJ runs into a kick from Summer and goes down for a 2 count. Summer is frustrated now. AJ counters another move and makes Summer tap with the Black Widow.

Winner: AJ Lee

– After the match, Paige joins AJ in the ring as she celebrates.

– Still to come, we will hear from Sting. Back to commercial.

– We get a video from Sting but it’s not Sting’s real voice talking, possibly altered. He talks about waiting 14 years for this and says it’s “game on” at WrestleMania 31.

– We see Lana and Rusev walking backstage. He runs into John Cena. Rusev goes to say no to the rematch again but Cena cuts him off. Cena cuts a promo in Rusev’s face and says Rusev has the right to free speech but not the right to disrespect America in the ring every week. Cena says he has the right to shut Rusev up. Cena says if Rusev says one word about the United States tonight, they won’t need a WrestleMania match. Rusev and Lana walk off as we go to commercial.

Rusev vs. Curtis Axel

Back fro the break and WWE United States Champion Rusev makes his way out with Lana for a non-title match. We see Curtis Axel’s Hulk Hogan inspired promo from SmackDown. Curtis Axel makes his way out now and we see the Royal Rumble clock on the big screen.

Rusev attacks before the bell even rings and beats Axel down. The match starts and Rusev dominates Axel, quickly hitting the superkick and applying The Accolade for the win.

Winner: Rusev

– After the match, Rusev celebrates as the Russian flag drops down over the ring. Rusev take the mic as Lana tries to calm him down. Rusev cuts another anti-American promo. John Cena appears on the stage to somewhat of a mixed reaction. Cena takes his shirt off and rushes the ring. Rusev meets him and they go at it in the middle of the ring. Cena applies the STF and a USA chant starts up. Cena pulls Rusev back and tightens the hold as Lana pleads for help at ringside. Rusev passes out in the hold and Cena stands up to a pop. Cena brings a bottle of water in the ring and pours it on Rusev to wake him up. Cena applies the STF again and Rusev starts tapping. Lana takes a mic and begs Cena to let Rusev go. Lana says they will give Cena a match at WrestleMania and the crowd pops. Lana adds that it will be for the title. Cena gets up with a crazy look on his face and looks at the WrestleMania banner as his music hits. Cena heads to the back as Lana and a trainer check on Rusev.

– Still to come, Reigns vs. Rollins and Orton. We go backstage to Bray Wyatt. He says he can’t wait much longer and tonight, he will raise the dead. Back to commercial.

The New Day vs. Cesaro and Tyson Kidd

We come back and The New Day is dancing in the ring. It’s going to be Big E and Xavier Woods. Natalya is out next with WWE Tag Team Champions Cesaro and Tyson Kidd. Kidd starts off with Woods.

The New Day ends up getting the win after some confusion and Natalya getting involved on the apron.

Winners: The New Day

– After the match, The New Day celebrates on the ramp as the champions talk with Natalya in the ring. The Usos make their way out with Naomi and we’ve got another match.

Natalya vs. Naomi

Natalya and Naomi get ready for their match as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and the Diva are trading pin attempts before fighting to their feet, still locked up, and trading holds. Natalya catches a kick and throws Naomi to the mat but she lands it with a split. Natalya decks her for a 2 count. A brawl breaks out between The Usos and the champions at ringside. Naomi hits the Rearview on Natalya for the win.

Winner: Naomi

– After the match, Natalya grabs Kidd’s title belt and walks off with it, saying it’s hers. The music hits for Los Matadores and out they come with El Torito. They stop and look at Kidd, Cesaro and Natalya before going to the ring.

The Usos vs. Los Matadores

Jey Uso starts off with Fernando and they go at it. Fernando gets the upperhand as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and The Usos have taken control of the match. Jimmy Uso finally gets a tag and comes off the top with a big splash for 2. One of the Matadores with a big counter into a DDT for a 2 count. One of the Matadores comes off the top but Uso superkicks him in mid-air for a 2 count as the other Matadore broke the pin. Uso nails a Samoan Drop on one of the Matadores as he’s trying to dive out of the ring. El Torito gets on the ropes and distracts Uso, allowing Fernando get the win via roll up on Jimmy.

Winners: Los Matadores

– Mercury and Noble are backstage with Seth Rollins. He tells them to trust him in regards to Randy Orton. Rollins says they all like to kid around and that’s what Orton was doing. Rollins says they need to focus on Reigns tonight and give him what he deserves.

– Still to come, Bray Wyatt and the urn. Back to commercial.

– Back from the break and out comes Bray Wyatt to the ring for a promo. Bray says he won’t worship The Undertaker. He doesn’t even want to stand by Taker’s side, he just wants to walk over his bones on the way to the throne. Wyatt says he is the new face of fear. Wyatt says all these people used to fear Taker. Wyatt says WrestleMania will be Taker’s resurrection and his requiem, his final resting place. Wyatt asks Taker to come out and accept the challenge, wherever he is. Wyatt shows us the urn sitting on a table.

– Still to come, the handicap match. Back to commercial.

– Back from the break and we get mentions for Wyatt vs. The Undertaker and Cena vs. Rusev at WrestleMania.

Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Randy Orton

We go to the ring and out comes Roman Reigns for tonight’s handicap main event. Seth Rollins is out first for his team and he’s got J&J Security with him. Randy Orton is out next to a pop. Orton and Rollins have words about who’s going to start the match and it’s going to be Rollins.

Reigns knocks Rollins down first and goes to work. Rollins ends up sending Reigns to the floor. The Stooges go to attack him but back off when the referee turns around. Reigns and Rollins go at it in the ring now. Reigns with a slam for a 1 count. Rollins counters and takes out Reigns’ knee. Rollins works Reigns over and takes him down by the neck for a pin attempt. After some stalling and more back and forth, Reigns brings it back in and hits a big clothesline. Rollins turns it around with a kick to the back of the head after ducking a clothesline. Rollins goes to tag in Orton but Orton pulls his arm back. The crowd pops. Rollins asks Orton what he’s doing.

Orton makes it clear he’s not taking a tag and the crowd pops again. Rollins turns around to a spear from Reigns for the win.

Winner: Roman Reigns

– After the bell, Reigns poses and exits the ring. Orton stares Rollins down from the steps at ringside. Orton walks in the ring and stalks Rollins. Orton picks Rollins up and smacks him around. Orton tosses Rollins over the top rope and follows. Rollins tries to crawl away but Orton clotheslines him. Orton whips Rollins into a camera man and they go down. Orton takes apart the steel steps and puts Rollins’ head on it. Orton asks Rollins if he remembers what he did to Orton. Orton whips Rollins into another set of steps. Orton disses The Authority and talks trash to Rollins before beating him with several uppercuts. Orton knocks Rollins over the barrier with a big uppercut. Orton follows Rollins into the crowd and beats him around with a steel chair. Orton with more trash taking in Rollins’ face. Orton with another uppercut. Orton brings Rollins back over the barrier with a draping DDT. Rollins is left face down on the floor now. Orton launches Rollins over the announce table and face first into a chair. Orton takes apart the announce table. Orton takes Rollins to the top of the announce table and puts him through it with a RKO. Orton’s music hits as Rollins is left laying face down on the broken table. RAW goes off the air.

WWE Raw results:

1. Dean Ambrose defeated Bad News Barrett. R-Truth was on commentary. During the match he once again stole the Intercontinental Championship, but was threatened by Luke Harper and handed it over to him. Harper leaving with the belt distracted Barrett, allowing Ambrose to hit him with Dirty Deeds and win the match.

– The Miz accidentally appeared in a Viagara parody commercial. Everybody on the show with nothing else to do laughed at him. He struck Mizdow and Mizdow almost stood up for himself, but didn’t and apologized.

– Bray Wyatt once again challenged the Undertaker, this time by setting a coffin on fire.

2. The Usos and Naomi defeated Cesaro, Tyson Kidd and Natalya. Tyson tagged in Natalya, who was confused as to why she’d been tagged in. That distracted her somehow and allowed Naomi to roll her up.

– John Cena attempted to enter the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Stephanie McMahon wouldn’t allow it, so he called her a b*tch. She said that the only way Cena could get a spot on the WrestleMania card is if Rusev accepted Cena’s challenge for a Fastlane rematch. Curtis Axel interrupted them, and Stephanie made a match between the two.

3. John Cena defeated Curtis Axel. Cena hit an AA and won by submission with the STF. After the match, Rusev once again said “no” to a match.

– Triple H spoke extensively about Sting. He brought Booker T in the ring and fired and rehired him to show him what power and control are. HHH says he’ll kill the last of WCW at WrestleMania.

4. WWE Divas Championship Match: Paige defeated Nikki Bella (c). Paige was about to win the championship with the PTO, but Brie Bella interfered, drawing a disqualification. After the match the Bella Twins tried to attack Paige, but a returning AJ Lee made the save.

– Seth Rollins had his own episode of ‘The Daily Show’ with jokes about Jon Stewart and New Jersey. Stewart interrupted and the two argued until Stewart said Rollins hadn’t earned the Money in the Bank briefcase. The two almost came to blows when Randy Orton’s music interrupted, at which point Stewart kicked Rollins in the crotch and escaped.

5. Daniel Bryan defeated Luke Harper. Bryan won by submission with the Yes Lock. After the match, Bad News Barrett reclaimed his Intercontinental Championship but was attacked by Dean Ambrose. R-Truth and Dolph Ziggler also got involved.

– Alundra Blayze is the latest inductee in the WWE Hall of Fame.

6. Seth Rollins defeated Roman Reigns. J&J Security and Kane interfered throughout the match. Randy Orton tripped up Reigns when the referee wasn’t looking, allowing Rollins to roll him up and win the match. After the match, Reigns single-handedly fought off the entire Authority

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WWE RAW Results – March 9, 2015