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In-ring: Fandango's music played to bring out Summer Rae, who led out Fandango for the opening match. The Miz was then introduced as Fandango's opponent.
1 -- FANDANGO (w/Summer Rae) vs. THE MIZ
Miz took Fandango to the outside early on and put a beating on him. Summer Rae tried to provide a distraction, but Miz pulled a Chris Jericho by doing a dance number with Summer, surprising her. Back in the ring, Miz continued to work on Fandango. Miz did a thing where he stomped the mat a few times to get the crowd behind him before bouncing off the ropes to big-boot Fandango in the face. Raw cut to break with Miz in control.
Back from break, Fandango was in control of the action. Cole said they weren't even sure if this match was going to continue on the other side of the break because Fandango suffered a nose injury. Cole said that WWE's ringside doctor put a stop to the bleeding during the break and the match continued. JBL said this shows how tough Fandango is. Miz came back with sort of a toss from the second rope that looked like a Dragon Screw legwhip attempt. Miz couldn't follow up with a figure-four leglock, then Fandango smashed Miz in the corner. But, Fandango sold a leg injury in the process. He tried following up, but Miz seized the "injury" and applied a figure-four for the submission win.
WINNER: Miz via submission at 8:12.
Executive Office: Stephanie McMahon was shown playing with Triple H's jacket, then Brad Maddox walked in and said there's a situation with Big Show. Maddox said he's refusing to fight Daniel Bryan tonight. Stephanie said she'll handle this. But, not in private, rather, in public. "That's how I roll," Stephanie said with a smirk. Hunter returned her smirk and Stephanie walked off.
Raw returned one minute before the top of the hour with Stephanie McMahon's music playing to a mild reaction. Stephanie walked out to the ring in her power suit before beginning her speech.
Stephanie said she would like to welcome out someone who helped teach her a lot of life lessons along the way growing up in the business. Her friend, her giant, The Big Show. Out came Show dressed to wrestle as Stephanie smiled, so proud of her giant friend.
Once Show entered the ring, they hugged. Lawler said Stephanie is about to kill Show with kindness. Stephanie said she heard that Show doesn't want to face Daniel Bryan tonight. So, she would like to explain to Show what the price is for not doing what he wants to do. Stephanie said she's a 12-year-old girl who Show helped out back in the day. Stephanie said they know that Show is flat-out broke, has made some investments, and he has nothing right now. Stephanie said there are public records on this.
As for the iron-clad contract, Stephanie said as long as Show doesn't perform, then he is in breach of the contract. Stephanie then brought up Show's longevity and not having much time left in WWE. Steph asked what he's going to do - be the world's largest gas attendant? A generation of kids just asked "what's a gas attendant?" Stephanie said Show wants to give all of this up just because he won't wrestle one match.
Stephanie then went there that giants don't live as long as most people. "It's about your family, Show!" she said as Show sold tears. Stephanie told Show to perform his duties and face Daniel Bryan tonight. Steph said she knows that Show is hurting, but the only person hurting more than him right now is her. Steph went for the big hug, then left Show alone in the ring. After Stephanie left the ring, Show remained standing in the ring contemplating her words and fighting back tears.
5 -- NATALYA vs. BRIE BELLA vs. NAOMI -- #1 contender match to Divas Title
Back in the ring, the three Divas were assembled in the ring. Before the bell sounded, Divas champion A.J. Lee interrupted and skipped down to ringside to sit next to JBL on commentary. As the match started, Cole noted that the winner will receive a future Divas Title shot. Date TBA, apparently. Suddenly, A.J. jumped into the ring to attack the #1 contenders. They eventually ganged up on A.J. and left her in pain in the ring as the bell sounded, throwing out the match. Cole noted A.J. still doesn't have an opponent, which she made sure of.
WINNER: No Contest at 2:15.
During the Break: Stephanie McMahon listened to Natalya, Brie Bella, and Naomi complaining about A.J. Lee. So, it will be a four-way match for the Divas Title at Night of Champions. Steph asked them to leave her office now.
Back live, the roster was assembled on-stage. Daniel Bryan's music then played to bring out Bryan, who walked through the roster and led the crowd in "Yes!" chants. Big Show's music then played to bring out Show, who walked out and stand in-between the roster, including Zack Ryder, who got some TV time. As Show entered the ring, WWE replayed events from Friday's Smackdown when Show was forced to watch babyfaces take beatings.
7 -- DANIEL BRYAN vs. BIG SHOW
After the bell sounded, Show said he doesn't want to do this. Bryan ran at Show and tried to get him to fight, but Show pushed him aside. Show said he doesn't want to have to do this. Bryan again charged Show and attacked him, but Show pushed him out of the ring. Show talked to Bryan not to be prideful. Instead, Bryan charged the ring and dropkicked Show's knee to cut him down to size. Bryan delivered rapid-fire kicks before covering Show for a one count.
Bryan tried to follow with corner splashes, but Show had enough and began taking apart Bryan. "See what you made me do now!" Show shouted. "I don't wanna hurt you. It's not my idea." As the roster watched on-stage, Big Show paced the ring, unhappy with this situation. Bryan then got up and kicked Show, but Show kicked him back down. Show again noted he doesn't want to do this, but Bryan suddenly kicked him down again. Bryan delivered kicks to the chest, then a leaning DDT for a two count.
Bryan couldn't follow up, though, and Show destroyed him with a spear. Show then cocked his hand for a KO Punch, but thought better of it. Suddenly, Triple H's music played. The Shield came out in front of Hunter, who told Show to get back in the ring. Show refused to get in the ring, though, so Shield attacked Bryan, causing the match to be thrown out.
WINNER: Bryan via DQ at 5:52.
Post-match: Hunter told Big Show to watch. Shield then gave Bryan a triple powerbomb as Show cried in the corner. Hunter called Show "Paul" to make it "real," then Hunter whispered at Show to move to the other corner. Hunter screamed in Big Show's face to think of his family, then told Show to make a fist and Knock Out Daniel Bryan. Show clenched his fist and prepared to KO Bryan, but instead he left the ring shouting at Hunter.
Big Show made it half-way up the ramp when Stephanie McMahon's music played. Stephanie played nice, pleading with Show to do it. "It's your last chance. You have to think about others," Stephanie said. Steph guided Show back toward the ring as Show cried. Show slowly entered the ring with Stephanie trailing behind Show. Hunter then reminded Show of his instructions to make a fist and knock out Bryan.
Show made his fist, walked toward Bryan, looked at Hunter and teased knocking him out, but Stephanie stepped in front and reprimanded Show for acting out of line. Show then clutched the top rope and cried before turning around and striking Bryan with a KO Punch. Show collapsed to the middle rope, upset with himself and the developments. Hunter whispered that he did the right thing. Steph patted Show on the back, then Show slowly walked out of the ring.
In the ring, a ref checked on Bryan before Randy Orton's music suddenly played. Orton walked out on-stage and stood tall clutching the WWE Title. Kofi Kingston had a great facial expression with his eyebrow reacting to this. As Show muttered to himself, Orton slowly walked to the ring, where Bryan remained out cold in the ring.
Orton slowly entered the ring, stalked Bryan as the crowd booed, slowly rolled over Bryan, knelt down over Bryan, put his boot on Bryan's chest, and slowly raised the WWE Title belt in the air. Orton stood tall posing on Bryan's chest as Raw signed off five minutes past the top of the hour with the crowd booing and the announcers silent.
1 -- FANDANGO (w/Summer Rae) vs. THE MIZ
Miz took Fandango to the outside early on and put a beating on him. Summer Rae tried to provide a distraction, but Miz pulled a Chris Jericho by doing a dance number with Summer, surprising her. Back in the ring, Miz continued to work on Fandango. Miz did a thing where he stomped the mat a few times to get the crowd behind him before bouncing off the ropes to big-boot Fandango in the face. Raw cut to break with Miz in control.
Back from break, Fandango was in control of the action. Cole said they weren't even sure if this match was going to continue on the other side of the break because Fandango suffered a nose injury. Cole said that WWE's ringside doctor put a stop to the bleeding during the break and the match continued. JBL said this shows how tough Fandango is. Miz came back with sort of a toss from the second rope that looked like a Dragon Screw legwhip attempt. Miz couldn't follow up with a figure-four leglock, then Fandango smashed Miz in the corner. But, Fandango sold a leg injury in the process. He tried following up, but Miz seized the "injury" and applied a figure-four for the submission win.
WINNER: Miz via submission at 8:12.
Executive Office: Stephanie McMahon was shown playing with Triple H's jacket, then Brad Maddox walked in and said there's a situation with Big Show. Maddox said he's refusing to fight Daniel Bryan tonight. Stephanie said she'll handle this. But, not in private, rather, in public. "That's how I roll," Stephanie said with a smirk. Hunter returned her smirk and Stephanie walked off.
Raw returned one minute before the top of the hour with Stephanie McMahon's music playing to a mild reaction. Stephanie walked out to the ring in her power suit before beginning her speech.
Stephanie said she would like to welcome out someone who helped teach her a lot of life lessons along the way growing up in the business. Her friend, her giant, The Big Show. Out came Show dressed to wrestle as Stephanie smiled, so proud of her giant friend.
Once Show entered the ring, they hugged. Lawler said Stephanie is about to kill Show with kindness. Stephanie said she heard that Show doesn't want to face Daniel Bryan tonight. So, she would like to explain to Show what the price is for not doing what he wants to do. Stephanie said she's a 12-year-old girl who Show helped out back in the day. Stephanie said they know that Show is flat-out broke, has made some investments, and he has nothing right now. Stephanie said there are public records on this.
As for the iron-clad contract, Stephanie said as long as Show doesn't perform, then he is in breach of the contract. Stephanie then brought up Show's longevity and not having much time left in WWE. Steph asked what he's going to do - be the world's largest gas attendant? A generation of kids just asked "what's a gas attendant?" Stephanie said Show wants to give all of this up just because he won't wrestle one match.
Stephanie then went there that giants don't live as long as most people. "It's about your family, Show!" she said as Show sold tears. Stephanie told Show to perform his duties and face Daniel Bryan tonight. Steph said she knows that Show is hurting, but the only person hurting more than him right now is her. Steph went for the big hug, then left Show alone in the ring. After Stephanie left the ring, Show remained standing in the ring contemplating her words and fighting back tears.
5 -- NATALYA vs. BRIE BELLA vs. NAOMI -- #1 contender match to Divas Title
Back in the ring, the three Divas were assembled in the ring. Before the bell sounded, Divas champion A.J. Lee interrupted and skipped down to ringside to sit next to JBL on commentary. As the match started, Cole noted that the winner will receive a future Divas Title shot. Date TBA, apparently. Suddenly, A.J. jumped into the ring to attack the #1 contenders. They eventually ganged up on A.J. and left her in pain in the ring as the bell sounded, throwing out the match. Cole noted A.J. still doesn't have an opponent, which she made sure of.
WINNER: No Contest at 2:15.
During the Break: Stephanie McMahon listened to Natalya, Brie Bella, and Naomi complaining about A.J. Lee. So, it will be a four-way match for the Divas Title at Night of Champions. Steph asked them to leave her office now.
Back live, the roster was assembled on-stage. Daniel Bryan's music then played to bring out Bryan, who walked through the roster and led the crowd in "Yes!" chants. Big Show's music then played to bring out Show, who walked out and stand in-between the roster, including Zack Ryder, who got some TV time. As Show entered the ring, WWE replayed events from Friday's Smackdown when Show was forced to watch babyfaces take beatings.
7 -- DANIEL BRYAN vs. BIG SHOW
After the bell sounded, Show said he doesn't want to do this. Bryan ran at Show and tried to get him to fight, but Show pushed him aside. Show said he doesn't want to have to do this. Bryan again charged Show and attacked him, but Show pushed him out of the ring. Show talked to Bryan not to be prideful. Instead, Bryan charged the ring and dropkicked Show's knee to cut him down to size. Bryan delivered rapid-fire kicks before covering Show for a one count.
Bryan tried to follow with corner splashes, but Show had enough and began taking apart Bryan. "See what you made me do now!" Show shouted. "I don't wanna hurt you. It's not my idea." As the roster watched on-stage, Big Show paced the ring, unhappy with this situation. Bryan then got up and kicked Show, but Show kicked him back down. Show again noted he doesn't want to do this, but Bryan suddenly kicked him down again. Bryan delivered kicks to the chest, then a leaning DDT for a two count.
Bryan couldn't follow up, though, and Show destroyed him with a spear. Show then cocked his hand for a KO Punch, but thought better of it. Suddenly, Triple H's music played. The Shield came out in front of Hunter, who told Show to get back in the ring. Show refused to get in the ring, though, so Shield attacked Bryan, causing the match to be thrown out.
WINNER: Bryan via DQ at 5:52.
Post-match: Hunter told Big Show to watch. Shield then gave Bryan a triple powerbomb as Show cried in the corner. Hunter called Show "Paul" to make it "real," then Hunter whispered at Show to move to the other corner. Hunter screamed in Big Show's face to think of his family, then told Show to make a fist and Knock Out Daniel Bryan. Show clenched his fist and prepared to KO Bryan, but instead he left the ring shouting at Hunter.
Big Show made it half-way up the ramp when Stephanie McMahon's music played. Stephanie played nice, pleading with Show to do it. "It's your last chance. You have to think about others," Stephanie said. Steph guided Show back toward the ring as Show cried. Show slowly entered the ring with Stephanie trailing behind Show. Hunter then reminded Show of his instructions to make a fist and knock out Bryan.
Show made his fist, walked toward Bryan, looked at Hunter and teased knocking him out, but Stephanie stepped in front and reprimanded Show for acting out of line. Show then clutched the top rope and cried before turning around and striking Bryan with a KO Punch. Show collapsed to the middle rope, upset with himself and the developments. Hunter whispered that he did the right thing. Steph patted Show on the back, then Show slowly walked out of the ring.
In the ring, a ref checked on Bryan before Randy Orton's music suddenly played. Orton walked out on-stage and stood tall clutching the WWE Title. Kofi Kingston had a great facial expression with his eyebrow reacting to this. As Show muttered to himself, Orton slowly walked to the ring, where Bryan remained out cold in the ring.
Orton slowly entered the ring, stalked Bryan as the crowd booed, slowly rolled over Bryan, knelt down over Bryan, put his boot on Bryan's chest, and slowly raised the WWE Title belt in the air. Orton stood tall posing on Bryan's chest as Raw signed off five minutes past the top of the hour with the crowd booing and the announcers silent.