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WWE WrestleMania 30
New Orleans, Louisiana (Mercedes-Benz Superdome)

We get a video package with a tribute from the history of WrestleMania.
We go live to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome where Alicia Keys sings the American Anthem. 

Howard Finkel officially welcomes us to WrestleMania as we go live to a shot inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Michael Cole plugs the nearly 85,000 in attendance tonight. Another video package runs focusing on the event tonight.

Sin Cara comes out to open the show. The US Champion Shelton Benjamin comes out next for tonight's opening contest.

US Championship
Shelton Benjamin(c) vs. Sin Cara

Mike Chioda calls for the bell and the match begins. They lock up and Sin Cara quickly gets a school boy for a one count. They reset and lock up. Shelton now gets a school boy of his own for a one count. They lock their hands in a test of strength and struggle. Benjamin gets the leverage advantage at first but Sin Cara fights back and kicks him. Shelton hits a monkey flip but holds the hands still and rolls on top of Sin Cara for a one count. Sin Cara kicks Benjamin to his feet, jumps and kneels on his shoulders and rolls down with a roll up for a two count. Sin Cara goes into the ropes, slides through Shelton's legs, and turns into a kick. Benjamin gets a headlock takeover on Sin Cara and locks on the chin lock. Sin Cara fights up and punches out. Sin Cara sends Benjamin into the ropes and gets shoulder blocked down. Shelton goes into the ropes, over and under Sin Cara, and jumps over him. Benjamin then sweeps his legs and pins him for a quick one count. Sin Cara sweeps Benjamin's legs out and pins him for a quick one count. Sin Cara sends Shelton into the ropes and goes for a dropkick but Benjamin holds on to the ropes. Shelton then gets a jackknife pin for a two count. Sin Cara hits a drop-toe-hold and hits a Magisterial Cradle for a one count. Both men get up and are stalemated. They lock up and Sin Cara gets a side headlock. Benjamin elbows out and sends Sin Cara sternum first into the corner. Shelton punches Sin Cara in the corner and whips him hard to the opposite side. Benjamin charges into Sin Cara's boots. Sin Cara goes into the ropes, rolls up to Shelton's shoulders, and hits a hurricanrana over the top rope. Both men are down on the outside and in bad shape. The referee is counting them out and they slowly crawl back into the ring at nine. Sin Cara kicks Benjamin a few times and whips him into the corner. Sin Cara charges but Shelton sidesteps him and Sin Cara hits the ring post shoulder first. Benjamin rolls him up for a nearfall. Benjamin works on the injured arm with an arm bar. Sin Cara fights up and punches out. Shelton knees him and sends him into the ropes. Sin Cara ducks a clothesline, goes back into the ropes, and hits a double tilt-a-whirl head-scissors takeover for a nearfall. Sin Cara knees him into the corner and punches him down. Sin Cara has a whip to the corner reversed on him but he's able to slingshot over Benjamin. Sin Cara charges Benjamin in the corner but Shelton slips through the ropes. Benjamin slides through his legs and rolls Sin Cara up but he rolls through and kicks him in the temple. Sin Cara then springboards off the top rope with a split-legged moonsault for a nearfall. Sin Cara goes into the ropes and drops a leg. Sin Cara does it two more times and covers for another nearfall. Sin Cara now locks on a chin lock. Benjamin fights up and Sin Cara kicks him in the back. Sin Cara now locks on a surfboard stretch. Benjamin fights up while Sin Cara is still holding the arms and flips over with a mule kick, kicking Cara square in the mouth for a nearfall. Shelton sends Sin Cara into the ropes and drops him with a flapjack. Benjamin clotheslines him down and then takes him down with the Dragon kick. Benjamin follows this up with a standing moonsault for a nearfall. Sin Cara counters a whip and punches Benjamin. Sin Cara goes into the ropes but Shelton cuts him off and throws him to the outside. Sin Cara hits the floor hard. Sin Cara barely gets back in the ring at 9 and Shelton covers for a nearfall. Benjamin stomps Sin Cara in the midsection and hits a leg drop for another nearfall. Shelton locks on a grounded cobra clutch now. Sin Cara fights out of it, slides through Benjamin's legs, and hits a wheelbarrow roll-up for a nearfall. Sin Cara gets a victory roll-up for another nearfall. Sin Cara punches Shelton into the corner and charges but Benjamin back body drops him to the apron. Sin Cara shoulders him and slingshots in with a head-scissors, putting Shelton into position for the 619. Sin Cara goes for it but Shelton cuts him off with a kick. Benjamin goes for a belly to back suplex but Sin Cara flips to his feet. Sin Cara goes into the ropes, ducks a clothesline, and both men collide in mid-air with cross-body blocks. Both men are down as the referee counts them. They both get up, and Sin Cara runs into a belly to back suplex by Benjamin for a nearfall. Shelton locks on a chin lock with a body scissors. Sin Cara elbows out of it. Shelton sends him into the ropes but lowers his head and eats a kick. Sin Cara throws him to the outside but Benjamin hangs on to the ropes and lands on the apron. Sin Cara then dropkicks him in the knee, sending him to the outside. Sin Cara then hits a slingshot hurricanrana on the outside. Shelton takes a nasty, stiff bump. The referee is counting them out so Sin Cara sends Benjamin into the ring. Sin Cara springboards off the top rope with a leg drop for a nearfall. Sin Cara goes into the ropes and attempts a wheelbarrow bulldog but Benjamin counters by flattening him on his face for a nearfall. Shelton then hits a running boot to the face for another nearfall. Shelton waits for Sin Cara to get up and charges but Cara sidesteps a Paydirt attempt. Sin Cara goes into the ropes, ducks a clothesline, and hits a springboard cross-body for a nearfall. Sin Cara goes back into the ropes and Benjamin kicks him in the midsection. Shelton hits a sunset flip but Sin Cara rolls through and dropkicks him in the face for a two count. Sin Cara climbs to the top rope and dives off into a dropkick in mid-air by Benjamin for a nearfall. Shelton drags him to the corner and goes for a moonsault. Sin Cara avoids it, Benjamin lands on his feet and gets elbowed in the midsection. Sin Cara hits a seated senton and follows it up with a head-scissors takeover, putting Shelton in position. Sin Cara hits the 619 but misses with the West Coast Pop and Shelton hits a T-Bone suplex for a nearfall. Benjamin can't believe it. The crowd is chanting "This is awesome". Shelton sends Sin Cara sternum first into the corner. Benjamin charges into a back elbow. Sin Cara then charges out of the corner into a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker for a nearfall. Shelton goes up top but Sin Cara crotches him on the top rope. Sin Cara goes for a reverse super hurricanrana but Benjamin holds on to the turnbuckle and Cara crashes and burns. Benjamin hits a moonsault into the back of Sin Cara but Cara reverses the pinfall attempt into a crucifix pin. Shelton rolls through lifts Sin Cara up and hits a Samoan drop but Cara again gets a crucifix pin for another nearfall. Benjamin goes for Paydirt but Sin Cara blocks it and hits a moonsault side slam for a close nearfall. Sin Cara takes some time to regroup. Benjamin ducks an enziguiri and gets an inside cradle for a nearfall. Shelton ducks a roundhouse kick, lifts Sin Cara into an electric chair but Cara counters into a rana sending Shelton in position. Sin Cara hits the 619 and follows it up with the Frog Splash off the top rope for the win.

Winner & NEW US Champion: Sin Cara!

After the match, Sin Cara celebrates in the ring with the US Title. Sin Cara holds up his United States Championship after this hard fought match. We see highlights of the match leading to the finish. Rey Mysterio comes out and joins in Sin Cara's celebration. The two luchadors embrace in the center of the ring. Mysterio bows at Sin Cara as the referee raises Sin Cara's arm one more time.

We get a big tribute video for every title change in WrestleMania history.

We see more highlights from the opening contest.

The WWE Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns come out for the following tag team contest. Christian comes out next followed by "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel.

WWE Tag Team Championship

Cody Rhodes & Roman Reigns(c) vs. Christian & Kevin Nash

The bell rings as Christian will start things out against Cody Rhodes. They lock up and Rhodes gets a side headlock on. Christian whips him off but gets shoulder blocked down for a one count. Rhodes allows him to get up and they circle the ring again. Rhodes kicks him down after faking a test of strength. They go back and forth in the ropes until Christian hits a nice forearm for a two count. Christian sets him up on the second rope and stands on him. Christian then catapults over for a slap but Rhodes moves. Christian gets in the ring and throws him out of the ring. Christian gets the crowd into it and baseball slides Rhodes. Christian waits for him to get up and goes for a springboard splash but Reigns pulls Rhodes out of the way. Rhodes then sends Christian head first into the steel steps. Rhodes sends Christian into the ring and he stomps him. Rhodes sends Christian to the corner and kicks away at him. Tag to Reigns. Reigns stomps away at Christian and hits a short-arm clothesline for a 2 count. Reigns hits a powerslam followed by an elbow drop for a nearfall. Reigns misses a leg-drop and Christian hits a low-dropkick. Reigns pulls Christian back when he tries to tag in Nash and clubs at the back. Christian rolls out of a back suplex but gets turned inside out by a huge clothesline from Reigns. Rhodes gets the tag and covers for a two count. Rhodes chokes Christian in the corner until Charles Robinson backs him up. Christian stuns Rhodes with a back elbow and hits a springboard sunset flip for a nearfall. Christian punches but Rhodes sends him to the corner and dropkicks him in the back of the head. Rhodes executes a beautiful front suplex for a nearfall. Rhodes drops a knee to the face for another nearfall. Rhodes knees him in the back and pulls back on the arms. Christian fights up and punches but Rhodes knees him. Rhodes clotheslines him in the back of the head and covers for a nearfall. Rhodes goes to the top rope but Christian cuts him off. Christian stands on the top rope and hits a beautiful superplex. Tag to Nash and Rhodes quickly tags in Reigns. The two big men have a staredown before locking up. Nash is pushed by Reigns but he pushes back. They trade right hands. Reigns with a kick, Nash reverses a whip to the ropes and catches Reigns with a big boot. Rhodes charges into a clothesline. Nash knees Reigns in the corner and then hits a clothesline. Nash whips him to the opposite corner and misses a clothesline. Reigns then drops Nash with a huge shoulder block off the ropes. Reigns tries for a powerslam but Nash powers out and hits a bodyslam. Nash hits a big leg-drop for a nearfall. Reigns slides out of a powerslam attempt and hits a huge back suplex. Reigns goes for a suplex but Nash blocks it and hits a suplex of his own. Rhodes tags in and hits a flying dropkick off the top rope for a 2 count on Nash. Rhodes unloads with kicks and right hands to Nash. Nash shoves him away and drops him with a big fist. Nash lifts him into a gorilla press and drops him down. Christian gets the tag and takes it to Rhodes with punches and a big forearm to the head. Rhodes charges Christian in the corner but misses and Christian hits a pendulum kick. Christian hits a European uppercut off the top for a nearfall. Christian gets the crowd into it and goes for the Kill Switch but Rhodes stops it. Christian drop-toe-holds him into the ropes and again chokes him. Christian then springboards to the outside and slaps Rhodes. Christian goes to the top rope and Reigns knocks him off to the outside. Nash goes after Reigns now. Rhodes uses the steps to hit Christian with a Disaster kick before rolling him into the ring. Rhodes calls for Cross Rhodes but Nash breaks it up and nails Rhodes with the Jack-Knife powerbomb. Reigns goes after Nash now and they take it to the outside again. Nash tries to powerbomb Reigns through the announce table but Reigns rams him back-first into the ring apron. Reigns then Spears Nash against the steel ring steps. Back in the ring, Christian sets for the Kill Switch but Reigns rushes into the ring and Spears the hell out of Christian. Rhodes drops on top of Christian to get the win.

Winners & Still WWE Tag Team Champions: Cody Rhodes & Roman Reigns!

After the match, Reigns helps up Rhodes and they are handed the Tag Team titles. Nash gets in the ring and attacks Reigns. Nash hits Reigns in the head with a tag team title belt. Nash then tosses Rhodes out of the ring before hitting the Jack-Knife powerbomb to Reigns. Nash helps up Christian but then he drops Christian as well with a Jack-Knife powerbomb. Nash celebrates in the ring before heading to the back.

They play a tribute video with the most shocking WrestleMania moments.

We see members of the National Guard among the crowd.

The Miz comes out for the following Money in the Bank Ladder match. Seth Rollins comes out followed by Jack Swagger. Wade Barrett comes out next followed by Daniel Bryan who comes out last. Kane comes out and Cole points out that Kane is the most experienced in MITB Ladder matches tonight with this one being his fifth.

Money in the Bank Ladder Match

The Miz vs. Seth Rollins vs. Jack Swagger vs. Wade Barrett vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Kane

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Winner & Mr. Money in the Bank: Wade Barrett!

Wade Barrett celebrates on the top of the ladder with the briefcase. We see highlights of the match leading to the finish. Barrett celebrates in the ring holding his briefcase high in the air.

A video tribute airs focusing on the Undertaker's Undefeated Streak at WrestleMania.

We see footage from the pre-show 30 man super battle royal over the top rope which was won by Chris Jericho eliminating Big Show last.

Backstage, Matt Striker interviews Chris Jericho. Jericho says that a few hours ago he survived an epic battle royal after which he felt the hand of justice shaking his own hand. He says that not only he eliminated Big Show, getting a little bit of revenge for costing him the Royal Rumble match but he also earned one more chance to beat FanDanghole and become a record breaking 12th time Intercontinental Champion. 

The Intercontinental Champion Fandango comes out accompanied by "The Saintsations" who are the Official Cheerleaders for the New Orleans Saints and perform at each home game in the Mercedes Benz Superdome. Fandango of course has Summer Ray with him. Chris Jericho comes out next to a huge crowd reaction.

Intercontinental Championship
Fandango(c) vs. Chris Jericho

The bell rings as Fandango dances a little. Quick lock up and Chris Jericho pushes Fandango to the corner. The referee breaks it up. Another lock up and Jericho again pushes Fandango to the corner. Fandango pushes Jericho away and catches him with a quick shoulder off the ropes. Jericho responds with a dropkick, elbow and Fandango bails. Jericho chases Fandango back in the ring and catches him with another elbow. Quick baseball slide by Jericho. Jericho with a top turnbuckle sledgehammer to Fandango on the outside. Jericho jumps up on the Spanish announce table and starts dancing for the live audience. Fandango catches Jericho with a knee to the head when Jericho starts rolling him back in. Jericho responds with some boots. Fandango catches Jericho with a boot in the corner. Jericho attempts a rollup and Fandango stays on his feet. Fandango connects with a springboard leg drop. Fandango applies a headlock and Jericho connects with a back suplex to break it up. Jericho with repeated shoulder tackles, is tossed to the ring apron, jumps up and connects with a sledgehammer. Jericho with a quick running bulldog that connects with force on Fandango. Jericho takes Fandango off his feet and starts rolling him over for the Walls of Jericho. Fandango kicks Jericho to the corner. Jericho gets his knees up when Fandango charges in. Jericho goes up top, connects with a cross body, Fandango rolls through and gets a close two count. Fandango with a quick big boot and a two count on Jericho. Fandango with big right hands to Jericho and then a boot to the face when Jericho sits up. Fandango goes up top for his big leg drop. Jericho moves out of the way. Jericho connects with his Lionsault, covers and gets another close two count on Fandango. Jericho with chops. Jericho gets Fandango down and this time gets the Walls of Jericho locked on. Fandango is reaching for the ropes. Fandango pulls his body and gets to the bottom rope. The referee pulls Jericho off Fandango to break it up. Fandango catches Jericho with a kick to the head. Fandango starts taunting the crowd now. Fandango tries to hit the Lionsault but he slips in the ropes and crashes down by himself. The crowd starts chanting "You Suck". Fandango goes nuts, yelling at them to shut up. Fandango turns into a Codebreaker by Jericho. Y2J hooks the leg and becomes the Intercontinental Champion for a 12 time.

Winner & NEW Intercontinental Champion: Chris Jericho!

After the match, we see a replay of the finish as Jericho celebrates in the ring. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler talk about how Chris Jericho just solidified himself as the greatest Intercontinental Champion in history.

We get a video package with highlights from the Rock vs Brock Lesnar match at SummerSlam 2002.

Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar are watching on from backstage. Heyman tells Lesnar that this is exactly what he expects is going to happen tonight. Heyman says that despite what Rock and "the people" think tonight, history has to repeat itself. Lesnar tells Heyman to not worry about it because he can smell what the Rock is cooking. And he smells fear.

We get a video vignette for Titus vs. Sheamus

Lillian Garcia explains the rules of the following Three Stages of Hell match. Titus comes out and on his way to the ring he cuts a promo to says that New Orleans are used to having parties and just have fun. He says that tonight they are in for a hell of a party and he knows that he will have a lot of fun for sure. Sheamus comes out next to a big pop from the crowd.

Three Stages of Hell 
Titus vs. Sheamus

1st fall - Strap Match

The referee attaches the strap to the wrists of both Titus and Sheamus. The bell rings and Titus pulls the strap pulling Sheamus forward. Sheamus pulls up on the strap and Titus falls to a knee. Sheamus with a kick to the gut of Titus and then chop blocks Titus off his feet. Sheamus slaps one corner. Titus then pulls Sheamus and drops him with a clothesline. The referee waves off Sheamus' progress. Titus hog ties the legs of Sheamus, taps one corner, taps a second, Sheamus holds on to the bottom rope, gets to his feet and Titus clotheslines him over the top rope. Sheamus is back up and drops Titus' jaw off the top rope. Sheamus taps one corner, runs to the second, taps that, walks to the third, taps that, Sheamus is pulling Titus around the ring and Henry with a big right hand that drops Sheamus off the ring apron. Titus pulls Sheamus up to the ring apron, wraps the strap around his neck and flips him back in over the top rope. Titus grabs the strap and starts hitting it over the back of Sheamus. Titus then tosses Sheamus up on his shoulders. Titus taps one corner with Sheamus on his shoulders. Sheamus does as well and Titus doesn't notice. Titus taps two more corners and then realizes Sheamus was also tapping them as well. Titus drops Sheamus with the Special Delivery and the referee waves off the progress both made. Titus has a few words with the official. Sheamus low blows Titus using the strap and follows with a running clothesline. Sheamus returns the favor hitting Titus over the back with the strap. Sheamus slaps one corner, slaps a second and then Titus breaks it up with a spinebuster. They both start brawling at ringside with Sheamus pulling Titus into the steel ring post using the strap. Back in the ring, Sheamus slaps one corner, slaps a second corner, slaps a third corner and Titus is ready to cut him off. Sheamus charges in, Titus lifts him up, Sheamus slides off, then turns around and slaps the fourth corner to get the win.

Winner: Sheamus!

Titus viciously attacks Sheamus now before removing the strap off his wrist. Titus unloads on Sheamus' back using the strap. Titus starts choking Sheamus with the strap and the referee tries to pull him off. Titus finally let's go off Sheamus and the referee takes the strap off of Sheamus wrist. The ref asks Sheamus if he can continue and he says yes.

2nd fall - Tables Match

As the bell rings, Titus quickly knees Sheamus in the midsection, and he beats him down in the corner. Sheamus quickly comes back with some vicious clubs, and he bounces Titus off the turnbuckle. Titus slugs back, but he has a whip reversed on him. Titus kicks Sheamus in the face, and Sheamus quickly throws him over the top rope. Sheamus follows him outside, and Titus drives him into the apron. Titus grabs a table, and Sheamus takes him down as he's attempting to set it up. Sheamus bounces him off the commentary table, and he sets the folding table up. Sheamus goes to powerslam him through the table, but Titus slides off and sends him into the ring post. Titus sends him into the ring, and he chokes him on the ropes. Titus big boots him to the outside, but Sheamus is able to avoid the table. Titus clubs away at Sheamus, and he goes to suplex him from the ring to the table on the outside. Sheamus quickly counters, and he puts a beating on Titus' chest with massive clubs. Sheamus goes into the ropes and pounds him off, but the force sends Titus over the table. Sheamus beats him around ringside and throws him back into the ring. Sheamus grabs a table to bring into the ring, and Titus dropkicks it in his face. Titus puts the table into the ring, and he rolls Sheamus back in. Titus sets the table up, and he puts Sheamus over his shoulder. Sheamus slides off and he takes him out with a coupe of double axe handles. Sheamus powerslams him down, and he looks at the table. Sheamus sets him up on the table, and he goes to the top rope. Titus quickly gets off the table, and he cuts Sheamus off. They fight it out, and Titus goes to the second rope. Sheamus punches him down, and he leaps over the table. Titus quickly throws the table out of the way as Sheamus catches him with the Irish Curse backbreaker. Sheamus sets the table up in the corner, and he sets Titus up for the rolling fireman's carry. Titus elbows out however and then he drives Sheamus through the table for the win!

Winner: Titus!

After the match, the contestants from the pre-show battle royal come out and surround the ring. They will serve as Lumberjacks for the third and final fall.

3rd fall - Lumberjack Match

Both competitors take some time to regroup as the bell rings. They circle the ring, and Titus kicks away at him. Sheamus fights back with some clubs and punches. Titus soon fights back, pushes him into the ropes, and Sheamus kicks him in the face. Drew McIntyre grabs Sheamus' ankle, and Titus takes him down with a clothesline. Titus kicks away at him in the corner before hitting a running powerslam for a nearfall. Titus chokes him on the ropes and knocks him out of the ring. The lumberjacks throw Sheamus back in, and Titus picks up a nearfall. Titus kicks away at him before viciously stomping him a few times in the ribs. Titus hits a short-arm clothesline. Big Show is seen watching outside. Sheamus elbows Titus in the face, and he beats him down. Titus viciously whips him into the corner and starts kneeing Sheamus in the ribs. Sheamus comes back with some double axe handles and a shoulder thrust in the corner. Sheamus hits a running knee-lift followed by the rolling fireman's carry. Sheamus hits White Noise before looking to the crowd for support. Big E Langston pulls Titus out of the ring. Sheamus gets onto the apron and dives onto the bad guy lumberjacks. Sheamus throws Titus into the ring but Big E gets into his face. Sheamus kicks him, sends him to the barricade, and spears him. Sheamus comes back into the ring and Titus kicks Sheamus in the face for a nearfall. Titus hits the meat-hook clothesline before going for the Special Delivery. Sheamus gets out, but misses a Brogue kick. Titus clotheslines him out of the ring, but Sheamus is by the good guy lumberjacks. A brawl breaks out at ringside. Somehow Sheamus and Titus wind up in the ring. Sheamus and Titus collide with a double clothesline and both guys are out. The lumberjacks are still going at it. Big Show knocks out Yoshi Tatsu before leaving and heading to the back. Big E gets into the ring and goes to hit the Big Ending to Sheamus but Sheamus counters and shoves him right into Titus so they bump to each other. Sheamus nails Titus with a Brogue kick and gets the final win.

Winner: Sheamus!

After the match, Sheamus celebrates in the ring as we get highlights from the Three Stages of Hell leading to the finish. The baby-face lumberjacks enter the ring to celebrate with Sheamus. Booker T and Sheamus end up doing the Spin-A-Rooney. 

We get a video package for The Superdome when it was used as a "shelter of last resort" for those in New Orleans unable to evacuate from Hurricane Katrina when it struck in late August 2005. During the storm, a large section of the outer covering was peeled off by high winds. The photos of the damage, in which the concrete underneath was exposed, quickly became an iconic image of Hurricane Katrina. A few days later the dome was closed until September 25, 2006.

We go back live to The Superdome for the performance by Beyonce.

We get a video vignette featuring John Cena's WrestleMania history. In the video, Cena points out that facing the Undertaker at WrestleMania will be the greatest WrestleMania match in his career no matter the outcome.

We see John Cena backstage holding the WWE Championship as he prepares for the biggest match in his career.

We get a video package for Evolution vs. The Golden Down.

Triple H comes out to the stage and introduces Randy Orton. Then he introduces Batista. Finally, he introduces the Nature Boy Ric Flair. Evolution make their way down to the ring on their old classic theme song. The Golden Down's Aaron Stevens, Antonio Cesaro and Dean Ambrose come out next.

The Golden Down (Aaron Stevens, Dean Ambrose & Antonio Cesaro) vs. Evolution (HHH, Randy Orton & Batista with Ric Flair)

Triple H will start out against Aaron Stevens. The bell rings, and they immediately begin punching away at one another. Stevens punches him to the corner. Stevens sends him to the corner, but HHH catches him with a back elbow. HHH hits the ropes and levels Stevens with a clothesline. HHH punches away at him before tagging in Batista. HHH hits a snapmare, and Batista hits a running boot to the face for a one count. Batista hits a suplex on Stevens for another one count. Batista sends him to the ropes, but he lowers his head and eats a kick. Dean Ambrose is tagged in, and he punches away at Batista. Ambrose hits the ropes, and Batista catches him with a big boot. Randy Orton is tagged in, and he kicks Ambrose in the ribs a few times. Orton punches away at him in the corner before hitting some head-butts. Orton clotheslines him in the corner before hitting a suplex. HHH is tagged in, and he drops a knee at Ambrose's chest. Antonio Cesaro is tagged in, and HHH punches away at him before hitting a big body slam for a two count. Stevens is tagged back in, and he punches away at HHH. Stevens punches him down before tagging in Ambrose. Ambrose punches away at him before dropping an elbow for a two count. Ambrose stomps the midsection before applying a bow stretch. Ambrose turns it into a dragon sleeper, but HHH knees out. HHH hits the ropes, but Ambrose knees him. Ambrose hits the ropes, and he's turned inside out with a knee to the midsection. Randy Orton is tagged in, and he hits a pair of clotheslines on Ambrose before knocking the rest of The Golden Down off the apron. Orton ducks a clothesline from Ambrose and hits a scoop slam. Orton catches Stevens trying to interfere with a scoop slam as well. Orton goes to give Ambrose a hanging DDT, and he catches Stevens in it as well. They quickly recover before its executed and snap Orton off the top rope. Stevens kicks him in the head, and Ambrose covers for a nearfall. Ambrose talks some trash as Ric Flair looks on from ringside. Ambrose hits a short-arm clothesline to Orton for a two count. Ambrose stretches Orton's fingers and rips at his face. Cesaro is tagged in, and he head-butts Orton a few times before punching and kicking him for a two count. Cesaro chokes him on the second rope before the referee backs him up. Orton punches back, but Cesaro comes back with a fireman's carry. Orton slides off and hits his trademark backbreaker. Orton sidesteps Cesaro, and he hits the ring post shoulder first. Batista and Ambrose are tagged in. Batista clotheslines him down a pair of times before uppercutting Stevens off the apron. Batista delivers a shoulder thrust in the corner before hitting a powerslam for a nearfall. Batista sends him to the corner and clotheslines him. Batista repeats the move before hitting a fallaway slam for a nearfall. Batista goes for a powerslam but Ambrose slides off and hits a neckbreaker. HHH tags in, and he hits Ambrose with a face-buster. Stevens is tagged in. HHH catches Stevens right away with a double A spinebuster. HHH knocks Cesaro off the apron, Randy Orton goes up top and he takes both Cesaro and Stevens out with a cross-body to the outside. The crowd is going absolutely crazy. HHH puts Stevens in the ring and chop-blocks him before applying the Figure Four Leg-Lock. Ambrose breaks it up. Batista catches Ambrose with a Spear. Stevens hits the running knees to the back of Batista sending him out of the ring. Stevens goes up top but HHH cuts him off. HHH hits a superplex off the top for a nearfall. Both men try to get up and they exchange right hands. HHH is whipped into the ropes, ducks a clothesline and hits a flying knee to the face. Cesaro however jumps him from behind and takes the Game out with a European uppercut. Orton pulls Cesaro out of the ring and sends him over the Spanish announce table. Orton clears both announce tables and he puts Cesaro on the Spanish one. Orton goes for RKO but Cesaro shoves him off sending him crashing through the other announcer table. Batista grabs Cesaro and goes for a Batista Bomb on the Spanish announce table but Ambrose jumps him from behind and hits the Headlock Driver to the floor. Cesaro and Ambrose get into the ring but they both run into a pair of clotheslines by HHH. The Game sends both Ambrose and Cesaro out of the ring. Stevens comes from behind with the Russian leg-sweep and he goes to follow up with the Dismissal but HHH counters and he hits the Pedigree. Trips covers Stevens but Ric Flair puts Stevens' foot on the ropes. HHH notices that and he yells at Flair now. Cesaro and Ambrose attack the Game again now. HHH fights back but he is outnumbered. Batista tries to get in the ring but Flair gives him a low-blow. Stevens, Cesaro and Ambrose now hit the Triple Powerbomb to HHH. Stevens hooks the leg and gets the pinfall much to the arena's shock.

Winners: The Golden Down!

After the match, Cesaro and Ambrose help Stevens out of the ring as Batista gets back in to check on Triple H. Randy Orton is still out cold on the outside as we see highlight from the match leading to the finish. Back live, The Golden Down head up to the ramp victorious joined by Ric Flair. The whole arena is in shock.

A video package for the WrestleMania 30 Fan Axxess airs.

We see more highlights from the 6 man tag team match. Batista and Triple H help Randy Orton to his feet and they head to the back as the crowd cheers them on.

We get a video package for AJ vs. Trish Stratus.

The WWE Divas Champion AJ comes out along with her tag team partner Eve for the following Divas non-title match. The newest inductee to the Hall of Fame, Trish Stratus comes out next accompanied by Lita to a big pop from the crowd.

AJ (with Eve) vs. Trish Stratus (with Lita)

The bell rings and AJ blows a kiss to Trish. They lock up, Trish tosses AJ down and starts dropping right hands. AJ bails and Trish follows throwing her into the security wall. Eve demands from the referee Charles Robinson to back Trish off as she checks on her friend AJ. Lita pushes Eve and they go at it. The four Divas brawl to the outside again, AJ gets in a quick slap to Trish and then she shoves Trish into the steel steps. Back in the ring, AJ goes for a cover and gets a two count. Trish reverses a whip but AJ cuts her off with a quick elbow. AJ with a quick reverse neckbreaker, holds on and connects with a second. Another cover by AJ and Trish kicks out as Eve gets a security guard to keep Lita away from her. AJ takes the back of Trish with a sleeper and Trish backs her to the corner to break it up. AJ then kicks the back of Trish before sitting in the corner and starting to choke Trish, pulling her up. Trish hits a few right hands before dropping AJ off the top with the Stratusphere. Trish with a pair of clotheslines, big elbow and a spinebuster on AJ for a nearfall. Eve provides distraction allowing AJ to counter a Sharpshooter attempt into a small-package for a nearfall. Kaitlyn powers out of AJ's Black Widow submission. Trish ducks a clothesline Matrix style and then turns into a dropkick by AJ. AJ then hits a baseball slide to Lita on the outside. AJ screams at Lita that she was supposed to be on her side. Lita tries to get in the ring and the referee stops her. Trish sweeps the legs of AJ and locks in the Sharpshooter. While the referee is still distracted by Lita, Eve takes off her boot, sneaks in the ring and hits Trish in the head with her boot. AJ covers Trish as the ref turns around but only gets a nearfall. AJ screams out in frustration. AJ then looks at the corner and starts climbing up to the top turnbuckle. AJ jumps and Trish catches her. Trish tries swinging AJ around her body and AJ gets her Black Widow submission applied. Trish drops to one knee and then powers out. Trish then backs to the corner and takes out AJ with a running bulldog. Trish picks up AJ, blows her a kiss, misses the Chick Kick and AJ gets her Black Widow submission applied again. AJ is screaming at Trish to tap out. Trish is screaming in pain as she drops to a knee. Trish stands up trying to fight out once more. AJ gets it locked it even tighter and Trish. Lita starts a "let's go Trish" chant. Trish finally manages to escape the hold. She goes for the Stratusfaction but Eve pulls the middle rope causing Trish to go crashing on the outside. Lita decides she had enough of this, she goes after Eve banging her head against the floor. The referee and the security guard take Lita off of Eve. As the referee is checking on Eve, Lita gets in the ring and hits the Twist of Fate to AJ. Trish rolls back in the ring and both her and AJ are down. They are slowly getting up to their feet. Trish hits the Chick Kick to AJ and gets the win.

Winner: Trish Stratus!

After the match, Trish and Lita celebrate in the ring as we see highlights of the match leading to the finish. Trish and Lita celebrate in the ring as the crowd cheers them on.

They air a video showing the making of the WrestleMania 30 set and the preparation of the WWE Superstars as they get set for the biggest night in their careers.

Lillian Garcia announces that the WWE Universe tonight has set a record of 85,000 in attendance here at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

We get a video package for the World Heavyweight Championship match.

The World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio comes out to a big pop from the crowd. Dolph Ziggler comes out next accompanied by his older brother, the Big Show.

World Heavyweight Championship
Alberto Del Rio(c) vs. Dolph Ziggler (with Big Show)

The bell rings as they circle the ring and lock up. Ziggler wrenches the arm, but Del Rio twists out, kips up, and takes him down with an arm wrench. Ziggler punches back to the corner, and Del Rio turns him. Del Rio hits a body slam and goes for a moonsault, but Ziggler moves. Del Rio lands on his feet and rolls. Ziggler charges, and Del Rio catches him with a nasty flapjack and a kick for a nearfall. Del Rio charges, but Ziggler sidesteps him, causing Del Rio to hit the ring post shoulder first. Ziggler then hits a big DDT for a nearfall. Big Show is seen watching at ringside. Ziggler hits a neckbreaker for a two count. Ziggler hits a big elbow drop for another two count. Ziggler applies a chin lock, but Del Rio fights up. Ziggler quickly grounds him with the same chin lock. Ziggler kicks him in the face after being whipped off, but Del Rio comes with back with a big German suplex. Del Rio kicks him and shakes the top rope. Del Rio goes to the top rope, but Big Show gets on the apron to distract the referee. Ziggler knocks Del Rio off the top rope, with a huge face-buster. Ziggler picks up a nearfall. Ziggler sends him into the ropes, but Del Rio ducks a clothesline and hits a baseball slide on Big Show. Del Rio then hits a big flapjack for a nearfall. Big Show distracts Del Rio and Ziggler hits a leaping DDT for a nearfall. Ziggler starts punching away at Del Rio. Del Rio tries to fight back, but Ziggler stops the momentum. Ziggler hits a dropkick for a nearfall. Ziggler goes to the top rope, but Del Rio sweeps the feet. Del Rio kicks him in the shoulder and hits a second rope superplex. They trade punches and kicks with Ziggler coming out on top. Ziggler punches him down and backs up for a big splash, but Del Rio moves. Del Rio hits a pair of clotheslines and a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Del Rio sets up in the corner and hits a sidekick to the jaw for a nearfall. Del Rio goes for the Cross Armbreaker, but Ziggler counters into a fameasser for a nearfall. Del Rio ties Ziggler up on the ropes, clubs him in the back and hits a Backstabber for a nearfall. Del Rio kicks him in the head and goes to the top rope. Del Rio jumps into a dropkick for a nearfall. Ziggler goes for the Zig-Zag, but Del Rio counters into a Cross Armbreaker. Ziggler counters that into a schoolboy for a nearfall. Ziggler counters a tilt-a-whirl, but Del Rio immediately catches him with a Cross Armbreaker for the submission victory.

Winner & Still World Heavyweight Champion: Alberto Del Rio!

After the match, Del Rio celebrates in the ring with the World title as Ziggler rolls to the outside. Del Rio celebrates as Ziggler starts yelling at Big Show. Big Show decides he had enough so he knock outs Ziggler with the WMD. Big Show heads to the back finally getting rid of Ziggler. We see highlights of the match leading to the finish. Back live, Del Rio celebrates in the ring but all of sudden, Drew McIntyre rushes to the ring and attacks Del Rio. McIntyre clubs away and stomps at Del Rio before dropping him with the Future Shock DDT. Sheamus rushes out and goes after McIntyre. Sheamus hunts McIntyre through the fans. Wade Barrett now comes out and he is cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase.

World Heavyweight Championship
Alberto Del Rio(c) vs. Wade Barrett

The referee checks on Del Rio who says he is ready to go. Barrett kicks and punches Del Rio as the ref calls for the bell. Del Rio fights back, but Barrett reverses a whip to the corner. Barrett runs into a back elbow. Del Rio goes to the top rope, but Barrett pushes him off to the outside. Barrett bounces his face off the steel steps before whipping him into them. Barrett sends him into the ring for a nearfall. Barrett chokes him on the ropes before turning him around and kneeing him in the face. Del Rio is still hung up in the ropes as Barrett big boots him to the floor. Barrett rolls him into the ring for a nearfall. Barrett drops some elbows for a nearfall. Barrett yells at the referee in frustration. Barrett sends him to the corner, but he runs into a back elbow. Del Rio quickly follows up with a dropkick off the second rope. Del Rio hits some clotheslines and a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Del Rio waits for Barrett to get up before kicking him in the jaw for a nearfall. Del Rio gets the crowd into it and runs into a blackhole slam for a nearfall. Barrett goes for The Wasteland, but Del Rio pushes him off to the corner. Del Rio ducks the Bull Hammer elbow and applies the Cross Armbreaker but Barrett makes it to the ropes. Barrett now complains to the referee about hurting his arm. Ziggler jumps in the ring and superkicks Del Rio. Barrett now pulls down his elbow pad and stalks Del Rio. Del Rio struggles and gets back to his feet only to turn into a Bull Hammer elbow by Barrett. Barrett hooks the leg and gets the win.

Winner & NEW World Heavyweight Champion: Wade Barrett!

After the match, Barrett celebrates in the ring with the World title in hand. We see highlights from the cash in. Cole points out that Barrett is the first man to ever cash in his MITB Briefcase at WrestleMania.

We get a highlight video from last night's Hall of Fame ceremony.

Howard Finkel is out to present the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2014:

"Macho Man" Randy Savage (represented by his wife Barbara Lynn Payne)

Trish Stratus

Jake "The Snake" Roberts

Owen Hart (represented by his brother Bret Hart)

Paul Bearer (represented by his two sons, Michael and Daniel)

The Undertaker

The Undertaker rises from the ground between the other Hall of Famers and raises his arms to make fire come off the stage.

A promo airs for WrestleMania 31

We get a video vignette for CM Punk vs. Goldberg

During CM Punk's entrance we see Punk exiting his locker room mocking Goldberg's classic entrance. CM Punk gets a mixed crowd reaction. Bill Goldberg comes out next to a big pop from the crowd in New Orleans.

CM Punk vs. Goldberg

The bell rings and they go face to face. Goldberg smiles and winks at Punk so he gets slapped in the face. Punk now smiles and winks at Goldberg. Goldberg drops him with a big boot and slams Punk’s head into the mat. Goldberg slams Punk hard into the turnbuckle, and Punk falls in a heap to the mat. Goldberg tosses Punk from the top rope to the floor. Goldberg goes out after him and Punk catches him with a kick. Goldberg then grabs Punk and sends him crashing into the steel steps. Goldberg then sends Punk into the security wall before getting back in the ring and rolling back out to break the referee's count. Goldberg measures Punk for a Spear but Punk ducks it and Goldberg goes crashing through the security wall. Punk gets back in the ring and wants the count out win. Goldberg barely makes it back in the ring at 9. Punk goes right after the injured shoulder elbowing away at it. Goldberg pushes him off but Punk connects with a running knee to the shoulder in the corner followed by an arm-breaker. Punk kicks and mocks Goldberg now. Punk applies an arm-bar now and elbows away at the injured shoulder of Goldberg. Goldberg manages to strike a few left hands and a headbutt to set himself free but he then gets a roundhouse kick to the shoulder. Punk then lifts Goldberg up onto his shoulders and hits an inverted GTS dropping Goldberg's shoulder instead of jaw into his knee. Goldberg rolls out of the ring screaming in pain as Punk tells the referee to count this. Goldberg gets back in at 8 but Punk hits a baseball slide sending Goldberg back to the floor. Punk follows and sends Goldberg shoulder first into the steel steps. Punk then bounces Goldberg's arm into the steps. Punk then shoves Goldberg shoulder first into the steel post before whipping him hard into the barricade. Punk rolls back in the ring again looking for the count out. Goldberg gets on the apron at 9 and Punk goes after him. Punk drops Goldberg's shoulder into the edge of the ring apron. Goldberg reverses a whip sending Punk into the steel steps. Goldberg then levels Punk with a huge Spear on the outside hurting his own shoulder in the process. At the count of 8 they both gets back in the ring. Goldberg misses a charge in the corner and goes shoulder first into the steel ring post. Punk goes to the apron and kicks Goldberg's shoulder against the post. Punk then grabs Goldberg's arm and drops himself out of the ring driving the arm against the ropes. Punk quickly goes to the top rope and comes off with a double axe handle to the injured shoulder. Punk kicks away at the shoulder but runs into a back body drop by Goldberg. Goldberg hits a pair of clotheslines with the good arm followed by a Gorilla press but the shoulder gives out and Punk counters into a rolling neckbreaker for the first nearfall of the match. Punk with another arm-bar applying more pressure to the injured shoulder. Goldberg fights out and hits a huge boot to the face of Punk. Punk rolls to the apron, Goldberg grabs him but Punk hits a shoulder thrust to the gut. Punk goes for a 2nd one but Goldberg catches him with a knee. Goldberg then suplexes Punk back into the ring. Punk rolls out of a back suplex attempt and hits a roundhouse kick to the shoulder followed by three consecutive German suplexes. Punk then goes up top and hits a diving elbow to the heart for a nearfall. Punk goes to work on the injured shoulder but Goldberg rams him into the corner and delivers a few shoulder thrusts. Goldberg then runs into a boot but then he catches Punk by the throat. Goldberg with a Gorilla press into a powerslam. Goldberg now takes some time to shake some feeling back to his shoulder before calling for a Spear. Goldberg nails the Spear and now he sets up the Jack-Hammer. Punk counters locking in the Anaconda Vice. Goldberg tries to fight out but Punk keeps it locked in and screams at him to tap. Eventually, Goldberg fights up and breaks the hold grabbing Punk by the throat. Punk with another Gorilla press and he goes for a spinebuster but Punk counters into a DDT. Punk now goes to the apron and he waits for Goldberg to get up. Punk springboards but Goldberg catches him in mid-air with a Spear. Goldberg regroups in the corner stalking CM Punk. Punk slowly gets up and Goldberg nails another huge Spear. Goldberg follows up with the Jack-Hammer for the victory.

Winner: Goldberg!

After the match, Goldberg gets up and has his arm raised as we see highlights from the match leading to the finish. Goldberg still celebrates in the ring as sells his shoulder injury.

We get a video package for The Rock vs. Brock Lesnar 2

Brock Lesnar comes out along with Paul Heyman for a match that is 12 years in the making. The Rock comes out next to a huge crowd reaction in the Superdome.

The Rock vs. Brock Lesnar (with Paul Heyman)

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Winner: The Rock!

After the match, both men are down as we see highlights from the match leading to the finish. Rock gets up and celebrates in the ring as he looks to have hurt his ribs. Rock gets up on the top rope in the corner to celebrate as Cole points out that The Rock has exercised his demons tonight and solidified himself as the Great One.

A promo for Backlash airs.

We get an airplane view of the Mercedes Benz Superdome.

Jim Ross will join the commentary table for tonight's main event. 

We get a video vignette for John Cena vs. The Undertaker

System of a Down is out to cover the metal version of John Cena's theme song. John Cena gets a huge mixed crowd reaction. The Undertaker's gong hits. A figure looking like The Undertaker rises from the ground on the stage. Suddenly, a lightning strikes the figure and sets it on fire. Apparently it's not the Undertaker but a fake doll. The Undertaker then comes out on a new remix theme riding his classic bike. The crowd in New Orleans go wild as the Undertaker rides down to the ring. An outstanding ovation for the phenom from the crowd in the Superdome.

WWE Championship vs. The Streak
John Cena(c) vs. The Undertaker

WWE Survivor Series PPV Results
November 23, 2014
Boston, Massachusetts

"Then. Now. Forever." The WWE Intro leads us to the show.

A video package airs focusing on the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match between Brock Lesnar and John Cena as well as the Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match between Team Bischoff and Team Triple H.

A graphic opening then hits welcoming us to Survivor Series. We go live to the arena where a series of pyro goes off in the entrance area. Michael Cole, JBL and Jerry Lawler welcome us to the show.

The Usos come out to open the show. Kofi Kingston comes out next followed then by the US Champion Dolph Ziggler. Y2J Chris Jericho comes out to a big crowd reaction in Boston.

The WWE Tag Team Champions Miz and Alberto Del Rio come out on a Red Porse for tonight's opening contest. The Real American Jack Swagger comes out along with Zeb Colter. The son of a son of a plumber, Cody Rhodes comes out next followed by Fandango and Summer Rae.


Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match
Team Y2J (Chris Jericho, Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler & The Usos) vs. Team Rhodes (Cody Rhodes, Jack Swagger, Fandango, The Miz & Alberto Del Rio)

The bell rings as team Rhodes show some miscommunication regarding who is going to start the match on their behalf. Fandango ends up demanding to start things off for HIS team. Fandango and Jey Uso are set to start things off but Fandango wants a dance-off! Fandango shows his opponents some of his moves before kissing Summer Rae who got up on the apron. Fandango then turns into a superkick by Jey Uso! Tag to Jimmy, who connects with a Superfly Splash on Fandango for the first elimination of the night!

Fandango has been eliminated!

Cody Rhodes jumps in and rolls up Jimmy for a close two count. Jimmy with a big elbow to Rhodes, Kofi Kingston gets the tag and grounds Rhodes. Cody stands up and pushes Kingston to the corner. Rhodes gets in a few shots, counters a catapult, but Kingston gets in a quick shot afterwards. Tag to Swagger with Rhodes holding Kingston down and Swagger with a big boot to Kingston. Tag to Miz who gets thrown on his back by Kingston quickly. Tag to Jey Uso.

Jey drops Miz, hits an elbow drop and gets a two count after a pinfall. Chris Jericho is in and Jericho and Jey take out Miz with a double arm drag. Dolph Ziggler gets the tag quickly from Jericho and Miz bails. Miz then slowly returns to the ring and tags in Rhodes. Rhodes hits a few elbows on Ziggler but the show-off levels Rhodes with a big elbow and a suplex for a 2 count. Ziggler splashes Rhodes in the corner and then hits a neckbreaker. Jey gets the tag. Rhodes catches Jey in the corner and tags in Del Rio. Jey with a clothesline to Del Rio in the corner followed by a running bulldog for a 1 count.

Jey hits a big scoop slam on Del Rio, he goes up top, but misses a big leg-drop when Del Rio rolls away. Tag to Swagger who hits a big forearm and a few kicks to Jey. Swagger hits a running powerslam on Jey for a two count. Miz gets the tag and he taunts Jey before we see a double clothesline between the two. Tag to Rhodes and Jericho. Jericho h with some big rights on Rhodes and a few uppercuts. Rhodes reverses a whip and Jericho connects with a roll up on Rhodes for a two count. Jericho hits an enziguiri and goes for the Lionsault but Del Rio catches him with a pele kick from the apron while Miz was distracting the referee. Rhodes capitalizes and hits Cross Rhodes to eliminated Jericho! The Captain is gone!

Chris Jericho has been eliminated!

Kofi Kingston connects with a flying cross-body from the top on Rhodes for a nearfall. Kingston with a dropkick and forearm takedown on Rhodes as Team Y2J tries to shake off the loss of their captain. Kingston ducks a clothesline and hits a leaping clothesline of his own followed by the Boom-Drop for a nearfall. Rhodes ducks Trouble in Paradise and tags in Swagger who grabs Kingston and hits a big belly-to-belly suplex. Tag to Miz who stomps over Kingston's body. Miz with a suplex lift dropping Kingston over the top rope. Miz goes for Skull Crashing Finale but Kingston counters into a small-package for a nearfall. Miz ducks Trouble in Paradise and shoves Kofi shoulder first into the steel ring post. Miz now gets the referee's attention as Rhodes slams Kingston's shoulder off the ring post!

Miz tags in Del Rio and Del Rio hits a big kick to the shoulder of Kingston. Del Rio slaps on the Cross Armbreaker and Kingston is history!

Kofi Kingston has been eliminated!

Jimmy Uso runs in and begins kicking away at Del Rio. Jimmy ducks a clothesline and hits a Samoan Drop for a nearfall. Jimmy whips him to the ropes but lowers his head and eats a kick. Tag to Miz who levels Jimmy with a clothesline followed by the Reality Check for a nearfall. Miz drives his knee into the back of Jimmy and taunts. Jimmy is whipped to the corner so he connects with a rebound cross-body for a nearfall. Jimmy hits a pair of clotheslines followed by a side kick to the gut and a neckbreaker for a nearfall.

Miz blocks a suplex and lifts Jimmy to the ring apron. Jimmy kicks Miz in the head, he goes up top, Miz rolls to the ring apron, Del Rio distracts Jimmy and Mizsends Jimmy off the top crashing to the mat! Miz goes up top and hits a cross-body, Jimmy rolls through into a pin but Miz rolls through into a pin of his own and he grabs the tights to get the three!

Jimmy Uso has been eliminated!

Jey is in and he catches Miz with a superkick for a close nearfall. Miz reverses a whip to the corner and runs into a back elbow. Jey then runs into a backbreaker/neckbreaker combo by Miz. Tag to Swagger who uses his power sending Jey to the corner. Jey then drop toe holds Swagger to the corner. Jey hits the running butt-bump into the corner followed by a superkick for a nearfall. Jey hits a leg-drop and he goes up top but he misses a Superfly Splash, however he manages to roll through and get to his feet again. Jey runs into the Gutwrench Powerbomb and Swagger gets the pinfall!

Jey Uso has been eliminated!

The US Champion Dolph Ziggler is left all alone. Ziggler hits the ring right away and takes out Swagger with a running clothesline followed by a fameasser attempt but Swagger blocks it and gets the Patriot-Lock locked in! Ziggler rolls through into a small-package for the three!

Jack Swagger has been eliminated!

Ziggler knocks Miz off the apron and then superkicks Swagger sending him to the outside! Del Rio then attacks from behind. Del Rio goes after Ziggler in the corner now but he misses with a step-up enziguiri and Ziggler hits the fameasser for a nearfall. Ziggler goes for Zig-Zag but Del Rio holds on to the ropes to block it and Ziggler drops to the mat. Del Rio hits a sick kick to the head of Ziggler for a nearfall! Del Rio refuses to tag in any one of his partners and he attempts the Cross Armbreaker. Ziggler counters out of it and hits the Zig-Zag! Ziggler gets the pinfall!

Alberto Del Rio has been eliminated!

Ziggler catches Miz with a big dropkick as he charged in. Miz is whipped to the ropes, he holds on and cathes Ziggler with a back elbow. Miz goes up top, Ziggler follows him and hits a huge face-buster off the top for a close nearfall! Ziggler knocks Rhodes off the apron, Miz ducks a clothesline, he catches Ziggler with a kick, attempts a snap DDT, Ziggler pushes him away, Rhodes tags himself in, Ziggler goes for a jumping DDT but Miz blocks it and drops him to the mat face-first. Miz goes for Skull Crashing Finale and Rhodes goes for a Disaster kick, Ziggler ducks the kick and it hits Miz instead! Ziggler rolls up Rhodes to get the three! The captain is out due to miscommunication!

Cody Rhodes has been eliminated!

Rhodes is furious now! Rhodes attacks Ziggler and drops him with Cross Rhodes! Chris Jericho rushes out now and he goes after Cody. Rhodes and Jericho take the fight to the outside and they end up fighting through the crowd!

Back in the ring, Miz puts an arm over Ziggler's chest...

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And Ziggler kicks out!

Both men are down. They start using the ropes for leverage to get on their feet. They exchange right hands now with the crowd cheering for Ziggler and booing Miz. Ziggler gets the better of the exchange and he hits a jumping DDT out of nowhere! Miz however doesn't go down instantly so Ziggler hits a fameasser! Miz however follows up with the Skull Crashing Finale right away out of pure adrenaline! Now both men are down again! "This is Awesome" chants can be heard as we see replays from that DDT-Fameasser-SCF sequence. Ziggler regroups in the corner and Miz gets to his feet on the opposite corner. Miz charges and Ziggler greets him with a superkick followed by an instant Zig-Zag! Ziggler hooks the leg and survives the battle!

Spoiler:

After the match, highlights from the match are shown leading to the last elimination as Ziggler is still down. Back live, Ziggler is helped up by the referee who hands him the US Title. Ziggler celebrates proudly with the US Title to a huge ovation from the crowd.

Backstage Paul Heyman is on the phone with Brock Lesnar informing him that John Cena has arrived. Heyman promises that this is the last time that Lesnar will have to face Cena. Cesaro walks in as Heyman hangs up. Cesaro asks Heyman if he's ready because his match is up next. Heyman says that he can't go out with him because he is waiting for the arrival of the champ. He says that when Brock arrives he needs to see Heyman before he sees anyone else. Heyman says he has faith in Cesaro and he knows that he can beat RVD tonight by himself. He tells Cesaro to go out there and get back what belongs to them. Cesaro doesn't look pleased as he walks off.

"ONE OF A KIND"

The Intercontinental Champion Rob Van Dam comes out to a big pop from the crowd. We get a few replays from last month's Vengeance PPV where RVD surprised Cesaro and Heyman by pinning the Swiss Superman to capture his 7th Intercontinental title. Cesaro comes out next as he will be competing in his first Ladder match.

Intercontinental Championship - Ladder Match
RVD(c) vs. Cesaro

Lock up and Cesaro with a headlock takedown. RVD elbows out and hits the ropes but Cesaro knocks him down with a big shoulder block. At ringside, Cesaro sets up a ladder over the ring and announce table. RVD dodges being tossed into it. Cesaro goes under it and RVD gives him a kick to the face. RVD then sends Cesaro into the padded ring barricade. Cesaro catches RVD with a big kick. RVD reverses a whip sending Cesaro crashing into the steel steps. RVD now brings a ladder in the ring. RVD starts climbing up when Cesaro starts pushing it over, RVD jumps off and Cesaro sandwiches him in the corner with the ladder. RVD connects with a springboard corkscrew dive over the top of the ladder crashing over Cesaro.

RVD is back up on the ladder, but Cesaro pulls him back with RVD’s leg caught inside as Cesaro hits shots to the knee of RVD. Cesaro pulls RVD off, knocks the ladder over and then drops RVD’s knee off the ladder. Cesaro mounts RVD landing big rights as Heyman applauds from ringside. Cesaro then locks up RVD's leg in the ladder and drops it down over the mat a few times. Cesaro grabs another ladder into play. Cesaro pushes RVD over using the ladder when RVD tried hitting a few comeback right hands. Cesaro then slams RVD’s knee over the ladder in the corner. Cesaro starts climbing up the ladder and RVD grabs a smaller ladder tossing it up connecting on the back of Cesaro. Cesaro fights back flipping RVD over his shoulder using his busted up knee.

RVD with a drop toe hold sending Cesaro into a ladder. RVD slams Cesaro on top of a ladder and hits the rolling thunder! RVD climbs up the ladder going for the belt but Cesaro pulls him from his leg and RVD lands right into a European uppercut! Cesaro goes for the Neutralizer on a ladder but RVD counters into a back body drop sending Cesaro crashing down on the ladder instead! Both men are down and they fight to get up. Both have ladders now and connect with a charge. RVD gets the better of it launching it face first at Cesaro. RVD crotches Cesaro over a ladder on its side and clotheslines him over the top rope. RVD picks up a ladder and tosses it over Cesaro on the outside.

Paul Heyman now comes out while RVD favors his leg as he sets up another ladder climbing up. Cesaro is in and hits a kick to the bad knee of RVD pushing the ladder over. Cesaro dumps RVD to the outside. Cesaro climbs up, but the title is moving around. RVD is back up with Cesaro and they exchange blows. Cesaro with an uppercut but RVD ends up knocking him off the top with a roundhouse kick! RVD is there and puts his hands on the title but Paul Heyman pushes the ladder! RVD lands with one foot on the top tope bouncing back and kicking Heyman in the face! Cesaro now grabs the ladder with RVD on top, lifts it up and moves it near the corner.

Cesaro goes up top and tries to give RVD a superplex off the ladder but RVD fights back and knocks Cesaro off the top once again! RVD is on the top of the ladder now and he gets the crowd into it. RVD goes for the 5 Star Frog Splash off the top of the ladder but Cesaro moves out of the way and RVD crashes and burns! Both men are down again.

Suddenly, Brock Lesnar's music hits and the WWE World Heavyweight Champion comes out! Lesnar checks on Heyman before going after RVD in the ring. Lesnar tosses RVD out of the ring and then clears the announce table. JBL says that this is what you get when you get your hands on Paul Heyman. Heyman screams at Cesaro to climb up the ladder while Lesnar has RVD. Cesaro sets the ladder but has 2nd thoughts about it. Cesaro ends up going outside and stopping Lesnar from giving RVD an F-5 to the announce table. The crowd gets behind Cesaro as he tells Lesnar he can do this on his own and he doesn't need anyone. Lesnar and Cesaro have a few words now. Heyman gets between them yelling at them to stop. Lesnar shoves Cesaro down and turns to leave. Cesaro tries to confront him again but Heyman stops him. Lesnar walks up to the ramp and heads to the back. RVD then comes off the top rope with a moonsault while holding a small ladder, taking out Cesaro at ringside!

The crowd erupts with "Holy Shit" chants as RVD crawls back into the ring. Heyman is stunned. RVD slowly climbs the ladder as Cesaro crawls back into the ring. Cesaro is too late and RVD retrieves the title! What a match!

Winner & Still Intercontinental Champion: RVD!

After the match, RVD celebrates on the top of the ladder as Cesaro sits in the corner looking at his fists. Heyman barks something at Cesaro and then storms to the back. RVD gets off the ladder as we see a couple of highlights from the match leading to the finish. Back live, Cesaro heads to the back as RVD celebrates in the ring with the Intercontinental title.

Backstage, the WWE Divas champion AJ Lee gives a pep talk to her team. She says that tonight it's not about the Total Divas, it's not about their moment to shine it's about AJ winning the Best of 5 Series. She says that this thing has been hunting her for months and it needs to end tonight. She says that whoever pulls out any tricks against her tonight will be punished and never have a decent title match. She says tonight it's all about her, it's all about Team AJ! She demands that the Divas she hand picked to be on her team do what they are supposed to do and don't get eliminated! Alicia Fox tells AJ to shut up because after Paige is gone from the title picture she is the next one in line.

We get a video vignette recaping the Best of 5 Series between AJ and Paige.

The WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee comes out along with her team-mates. The Anti-Diva Paige and her team-mates come out next.

Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match - Best of 5 Series for the WWE Divas Championship/Round 4
Team AJ (AJ Lee, Alicia Fox, Cameron, Summer Rae & Layla) vs. Team Paige (Paige, Natalya, Naomi, Emma & Nikki Bella)

We start with AJ and Paige- both captains. Lock up and AJ goes to work on Paige's arm. Paige flips AJ down quickly. Paige with a dropkick to AJ but AJ brushes it away. Tag to Alicia Fox who shoves AJ off the ring apron. AJ returns and tackles Fox. The rest of Team AJ break it up. Paige rolls up Fox to get the pinfall.

Alicia Fox has been eliminated.

Alicia attacks Paige afterwards and a brawl starts in the ring between the Divas. The babyfaces stand tall in the ring as Team AJ regroups. Cameron is in and Naomi gets the tag from Paige. Cameron and Naomi have a few words and Naomi hits a Thesz press, followed by a series of right hands. Cameron rolls outside to regroup. Back in, Naomi with a head kick to Cameron from the apron, but Cameron with a knee to the ribs, followed by a running boot. Cameron stomps away at Naomi and gains a nearfall. Tag to Summer Rae. Summer talks trash to Naomi, then hits a snap suplex. Split leg drop by Summer for a nearfall. Summer gets a seated double chickenwing applied now as the crowd wills on Naomi. Summer with a knee to the ribs, but Naomi comes back with a wheelbarrow stunner. Naomi with 2 dropkicks, Summer misses a clothesline, Cameron tags in herself and Naomi hits a flipping clothesline to Summer. Naomi catches Cameron coming with the Rear View for the pinfall.

Cameron has been eliminated.

Layla attacks Naomi from behind and hits the Layout for the pinfall.

Naomi has been eliminated.

Emma rushes in with a clothesline to Layla. Emma with a shoulder tackle, then does her wacky dancing before getting a roll-up for a nearfall. Emma follows up with a backslide for another nearfall. Layla comes back with a spinning heel kick for a nearfall. Tag to Summer and she takes control on Emma. Cobra Clutch applied, Emma gets to her feet but Summer drives her back down. Summer misses a clothesline, Emma with a crossbody, followed by a series of clotheslines. Emma gets the DilEmma locked in the corner but breaks it up before the 5 count. Emma goes for the Emma Lock, but Layla hops up on the apron. Distraction allows Summer to roll-up Emma for the three.

Emma has been eliminated.

Nikki Bella comes off the top rope with a missle dropkick to Summer Rae for a nearfall. Summer is whipped to the ropes and AJ blind tags in. Nikki catches Summer with a side kick to the gut and follows up with the Rack Attack. AJ comes in and traps Nikki into the Black Widow. Nikki manages to counter out into the Rack Attack! Nikki gets the pinfall on AJ! AJ Lee is eliminated!

AJ Lee has been eliminated.

Everyone is shocked as Nikki starts a Yes chant. Summer catches Nikki with a spinning wheel kick to the back of the head to eliminate her.

Nikki Bella has been eliminated.

Summer mocks the Yes chant but Natalya comes in and drills Summer with a Discuss clothesline to get the pinfall.

Summer Rae has been eliminated.

It's up to Layla now to save AJ and win the Best of 5 Series for her. Paige and Natalya are left for Team Paige. They lock up, and Natalya wrenches the arm. Layla counters, but Natalya quickly rolls through and sends her into the ropes. Layla quickly rolls her up for a two count. Natalya goes for a Sharpshooter, but Layla gets to the bottom rope. Layla punches her in the face, and Natalya punches her down. Layla sends her to the corner, but Natalya elbows her in the face. Layla then kicks her in the head to knock her out of the ring.

The referee begins counting her out, but Natalya gets back in. Layla chokes her on the ropes for a one count. Layla applies a head-scissor submission before turning it to a body scissor. Natalya punches her, but Layla keeps it applied. At ringside, AJ pulls Paige off the apron before slamming her against the barricade. AJ then whips Paige into the steel steps as officials are trying to restrain her. Back in the ring, Natalya powers up and goes for a body slam, but Layla pulls her down by the hair for a two count. Natalya blocks a kick and slams her on her face. Natalya then dropkicks her for a one count. Layla backs her to the corner and kicks her out of the ring. Natalya ducks a clothesline from Layla and slaps Summer Rae who was still at ringside.

Natalya then puts Layla in the ring and applies the Sharpshooter. Summer tries to get in the ring and as the ref is distracted, AJ sneaks in the ring and hits Natalya in the head with the Divas title belt! Layla gets the pinfall on Natalya!

Natalya has been eliminated.

We are down to Layla and Paige. Paige still suffering the effects from AJ's attack almost gets counted out but gets into the ring in time. Layla quickly takes her down with a clothesline before hitting an avalanche in the corner. Layla hits a spinning heel kick for a two count. Layla kicks her in the midsection before hitting a neckbreaker. Layla hits a second neckbreaker for a nearfall. AJ is still at ringside barking orders at Layla. Layla whips Paige into the ropes, but she lowers her head and eats a kick. Layla takes her down before throwing her in the corner.

Layla throws her down before applying a head-scissor submission. Paige counters with a pinfall attempt. Layla applies a headlock, but Paige punches out. Paige sends her to the corner, but she runs into a boot. Layla goes for a springboard cross-body, but Paige sidesteps her. Paige then applies the PTO. AJ screams at Layla to not tap. AJ tries to distract Paige but Layla taps out.

Spoiler:

After the match, AJ goes crazy at ringside as Paige celebrates in the ring. We get highlights from the match leading to the last elimination. Back live, Paige invites AJ into the ring but AJ heads up to the ramp shaking her head. The score is now 2-2 with only one round remaining to end the best of 5 series.

A promo for WWE Armageddon on December 14 airs.

Backstage, Triple H is with his team and he tells them that their mystery friend is here. He opens the locker room door to show them who it is and they all look shocked. Mark Henry says "I'll be damned!"

We get highlights from the pre-show where Big E and Shelton Benjamin defeated the Prime Time Players. They hit a Paydirt-Big Ending combo on Titus for the win.

Aaron Stevens comes out for the following contest as we get a replay from the Highlight Reel two weeks ago on Raw where Randy Orton bragged about putting Daniel Bryan away only to be interrupted then by Stevens who called Orton a coward. On the following Friday night SmackDown, Orton attacked Stevens and caused him a minor injury in the shoulder.
Randy Orton comes out next to a big heat from the crowd in Boston. JBL points that the WWE Universe might be holding a grudge against the man that put Daniel Bryan on the shelf last month.

Randy Orton vs. Aaron Stevens

The bell rings as Stevens' shoulder is bandaged up. They circle the ring, and Orton kicks him before wrenching the injured shoulder. Stevens puts him in the corner and punches away at him. Orton rolls out of the ring to recover. Orton gets back in the ring, and they lock up. Stevens hits a headlock takeover, but Orton gets out with a head-scissor. Stevens twists out and rips at his ear. Stevens clubs him and rips at the ear again. Stevens stomps the spine before hitting a snap suplex followed by a quick elbow drop for a two count. Stevens applies a double-arm chin lock, but Orton fights up and hits a snapmare. Orton kicks him in the chest for a two count.

Stevens gets in the corner, and Orton stomps the ankle. Orton chokes him in the corner before backing up. Stevens then sweeps the legs and punches away at him. Stevens then clotheslines him out of the ring before attempting a plancha but Orton moves out of the way and Stevens crashes and burns. Orton then gives Stevens a back suplex on the commentary table! Orton puts him back in the ring and drops a knee to the shoulder for a nearfall. Orton gets Stevens trapped in an arm bar now. Orton whips him into the corner sternum first for a two count. Orton slams the arm off the mat a few times before stomping the injured shoulder.

Orton punches him in the corner before head-butting. Orton chokes him on the top rope before wrapping his arm around it. Stevens tries to punch back, but Orton simply wrenches the arm to stop him. Orton kicks him in the shoulder for a one count. Orton goes back to the arm bar, and Stevens taunts him by telling him to put some pressure on it. Stevens laughs as he fights up. Stevens head-butts out, but Orton kicks him and sends him into the ropes. Orton lowers his head and Stevens counters back with a DDT.

Stevens hits some right hands before hitting the ropes, ducking a clothesline and hitting one of his own. Stevens hits a second clothesline before countering a whip with a running cross-body. Stevens punches him before hitting a shoulder thrust in the corner. Stevens has a whip to the opposite corner reversed, but he hits Orton with a back elbow. Stevens connects with a tornado DDT for a nearfall. Stevens goes for the Dismissal, but his shoulder gives in and Orton pushes him off. Orton charges, but Stevens pulls the top rope down to get him out of the ring. Stevens goes for the suicide dive, but Orton punches him in the face from the apron. Orton rips him out of the ring and slams him off the steel steps.

Orton whips him into the steps before sending him into the other pair. Orton bounces him off the apron before bringing him back to the apron for a hanging DDT attempt, but Stevens counters by hitting a back body drop out of the ring. Stevens then takes him out with a suicide dive!

Stevens throws him into the ring and Orton kicks him in the face, but he bounces off the ropes and hits a running knee to the face as a tribute to Daniel Bryan! The crowd starts a "YES" chant as Stevens hits the Dismissal to Orton and covers but Orton puts a foot on the rope to break the pinfall! Stevens takes his time to regroup and charges but Orton pulls him from his trunks sending him face-first against the middle turnbuckle. Orton hits the inverted facelock backbreaker for a nearfall.

Orton calls for the RKO but Stevens counters into a back-slide for a close nearfall. Stevens charges into a back body drop sending him to the apron. Orton snaps Stevens' shoulder off the top rope and then goes for the hanging DDT but Stevens counters into a roll-up for another close nearfall. Orton ducks a clothesline, goes for a back suplex, Stevens lands on his feet and Orton catches him with an RKO! Out of nowhere! Orton hooks the leg and gets the win over an excellent Aaron Stevens tonight.

Winner: Randy Orton!

After the match, Orton gets up and looks down at Stevens. We get a few highlights from the match leading to the finish. Back live, Orton stalks Stevens looking for the punt to the skull. Eventually, Orton spares Stevens and gets out of the ring. Stevens has his shoulder checked on by an official as he looks at Orton who walks up to the ramp.

A promo for WWE 2K15 airs.

We get a video vignette for Team Cena vs. Team Authority

WWE Battleground 2013

"Then. Now. Forever." The WWE Intro leads us to the show.

A video package runs focusing on The Shield vs. The Foreign Invasion, Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton and John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

A graphic opening hits welcoming us to WWE Battleground. We go live to the First Niagara Center where a big display of pyro goes off. Michael Cole welcomes us to the show as we get ready to kick off the show tonight with Jack Swagger defending the US Title in a Fatal 4 Way match.

The US Champion Jack Swagger comes out along with Zeb Colter. The Miz is out next followed by Alberto Del Rio. Dolph Ziggler comes out to a huge reception from the crowd.

US Championship - Fatal 4 Way
Jack Swagger (c) (with Zeb Colter) vs. The Miz vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. Dolph Ziggler

All three heels corner Ziggler, so he attacks all of them. Ziggler looks good momentarily before they triple-team him. After Miz and Del Rio takes turns striking Ziggler, Swagger chokes him with his boot. Ziggler continues to fight back, but they quickly overpower him. Del Rio then throws Ziggler out of the ring. Miz rolls Swagger up for a one count. Del Rio doesn’t look happy about that. Swagger then rolls Del Rio up for a one count broken up by Miz. Miz then throws Swagger out of the ring. Del Rio pushes Miz, and they argue in the center of the ring. Ziggler comes in, he takes Del Rio down with a jumping clothesline, and he punches away at Miz. Ziggler head-butts Miz and kicks him in the back of the knee. Del Rio then comes from behind and floors Ziggler with a back-stubber before throwing him out of the ring. Miz and Del Rio stare at Swagger in the corner. Then they start double-teaming on Swagger in the corner. Del Rio chops the chest, and Miz follows suit. Del Rio then whips Miz into Swagger’s elbow. Swagger then chop-blocks Del Rio down and applies the Patriot-Lock but Ziggler drop-kicks Swagger to break it up. Miz kicks Ziggler before having a whip to the ropes reversed. Miz hits the Reality Check and covers, but Swagger breaks up the pinfall. Swagger punches away at Miz before Del Rio punches him down. Miz and Del Rio then throw Swagger out of the ring. Miz and Del Rio then send him into the barricade at ringside. Ziggler takes Miz out with a baseball slide but Del Rio gets in the ring and floors Ziggler with a clothesline.

Del Rio has a whip to the ropes reversed, and Ziggler hits a nice tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Miz then charges him, and Ziggler catches him with a jumping DDT, but Swagger breaks up the pinfall again. Swagger slaps the mat before punching away at Ziggler. Swagger puts Ziggler into his shoulder and drives him back-first against the corner before dropping him with a running powerslam. Miz misses a clothesline and Swagger hits a German suplex. Del Rio quickly kicks Swagger in the midsection before hitting the ropes, but Swagger catches him with a belly to belly side suplex. Swagger follows up with a Swagger-Bomb to Del Rio. Miz then clotheslines him in the back of the head before sending him shoulder-first into the steel ring post. Ziggler kicks the knee of Miz and goes for fameasser but Miz counters and goes for Skull Crashing Finale. Ziggler fights out, and hits a superkick to the jaw.

Del Rio pulls Ziggler out of the ring, and he sends him over the barricade into the timekeeper’s area. Del Rio gets on the apron, and Swagger knocks him off with a big right hand. Miz then catches Swagger with a back-breaker/neck-breaker combo for a nearfall. Miz puts Swagger on the top rope, and he goes for a superplex, but Swagger fights him off. Del Rio joins the Miz up top and they hit a double superplex on Swagger! Both try for a cover and then they end up arguing again. They exhange right hands now with Del Rio ending up giving Miz a thump in the eye. Ziggler comes off the top with a missle dropkick on Del Rio. Ziggler then hits the fameasser on Miz but Swagger breaks up the pin. Swagger goes for Gutwrench Powerbomb, Ziggler counters, Swagger blocks a superkick and applies the Patriot-Lock. Ziggler rolls throught, sending Swagger over the ropes to the outside. Miz comes from behind with the Skull Crashing Finale on Ziggler. Miz hooks the leg but Ziggler kicks out! Miz can't believe it! Del Rio then catches Miz with a kick to the face. Del Rio locks in the Cross Armbreaker on Ziggler. Ziggler tries to fight out but then Miz gets the Figure 4 leglock applied on Ziggler as well! Swagger ends up breaking up both submission moves before sending Del Rio out of the ring. Miz then runs into a Gutwrench Powerbomb! Swagger covers but Del Rio pulls him out of the ring. Swagger reverses a whip sending Del Rio crashing into the steel steps. Swagger gets back in the ring and puts the Patriot-Lock on the Miz. Ziggler comes from behind with the Zig-Zag on Swagger! Ziggler hooks the leg and gets the pinfall!

Winner & NEW US Champion: Dolph Ziggler!

After the match, Ziggler is handed the US Title by the referee and he celebrates in the ring. We get a couple of highlights from the match leading to the finish. Back live, Ziggler celebrates with the fans in the front seats as he holds up the US Title belt.

A promo for WWE's partnership with Susan G. Komen this month is shown.

We get a recap from the return of RVD last month at SummerSlam.

The Intercontinental Champion Cesaro comes out and he will be joining the commentators for the following #1 Contender's match.

Cody Rhodes comes out and he cuts a promo on his way to the ring where he mentions himself as the greatest Intercontinental Champion alive and he calls RVD's return more irrelevant than RVD's Intercontinental title reigns. He says that after he beats RVD tonight he will go on to defeat the Swiss Superman Cesaro just like he beat John Cena two months ago. RVD comes out next to interrupt the rest of Cody's speech.

#1 Contender for the Intercontinental Championship
Cody Rhodes vs. RVD

The bell rings and here we go. They lock up, and Rhodes quickly powers him to the corner before stomping him down. Rhodes punches him to another corner before whipping him to the opposite corner. Rhodes runs into a back elbow, and RVD comes off the second rope with a thrust kick. Rhodes reverses a whip into the ropes, but RVD backflips over him. Rhodes quickly kicks him in the midsection before dropkicking him into the ropes. Rhodes hits an Alabama Slam for a 2 count. Rhodes sends RVD into the corner before hitting a Stinger Splash. Rhodes does the "R-V-D" taunt as the crowd boos. Rhodes then applies a chin lock. RVD fights up and elbows out, but Rhodes quickly elbows him in the head. RVD blocks a shot to the corner, and Rhodes avoids a high kick to the forehead. Rhodes then stands straight up and catches the high kick on the rebound. Rhodes staggers into the ropes before RVD hits a pair of clotheslines. RVD hits a superkick before going for Rolling Thunder, but Rhodes moves out of they way. Rhodes goes for the Disaster kick, but RVD ducks it. RVD then takes him out with a double leg spin kick. RVD goes for the Five Star Frog Splash, but Rhodes rolls out of the way. RVD gets to his feet and avoids a clothesline, but Rhodes takes him out with the Disaster kick for a nearfall. Rhodes goes to the top rope, and RVD kicks him down on the turnbuckle. RVD goes for a superplex, but Rhodes blocks it with a rake of the eyes. Rhodes then hits a sunset flip powerbomb off the top for a close nearfall!

The crowd is chanting for RVD now, and Rhodes stares at Cesaro who admits that for RVD to kick out of that, means he's still got something in him. Rhodes turns around into a jumping heel kick by RVD. RVD charges, but Rhodes back-drops him over the top rope to the outside. Rhodes follows him outside and bounces his face off the barricade. Rhodes goes to drive his head into the steps, but RVD blocks it. RVD gives Rhodes a front suplex onto the barricade before getting on the apron. RVD does his taunt before hitting a diving spin kick to the back of Rhodes. Both men are down at ringside as the referee begins his count. They both get back in the ring at 7 and Rhodes levels RVD with a vicious clothesline. Rhodes picks him up and puts him in the corner. Rhodes climbs to the second rope and unloads with the classic ten punches to the head. Rhodes whips him to the opposite turnbuckle and runs into a back elbow. RVD climbs to the top rope, and Rhodes quickly pushes him off to the outside. RVD hits the barricade on the way down. Rhodes goes outside and gives him a back suplex onto the barricade. Rhodes throws him into the ring and covers him for a nearfall.

Rhodes grabs him by the hair and applies a chin lock. Rhodes holds it in for a bit before RVD begins fighting up. RVD elbows out and hits some punches. RVD clotheslines him a pair of times before ducking one and hitting a superkick to the throat. RVD drops him with a falling slam before hitting the split-legged moonsault for a nearfall. RVD goes to the top rope and takes him down with a summersault senton for another nearfall. RVD hits a northern lights suplex for a nearfall. RVD charges, but Rhodes back body drops him to the apron. RVD shoulders him and goes for a springboard maneuver, but Rhodes dropkicks him back to the apron. Rhodes then brings him in the ring with a vertical suplex for a nearfall. RVD blocks a kick and hits a step-over spinning heel kick to the face. RVD immediately follows up with Rolling Thunder before pulling himself up to the top rope. RVD goes for Five Star Frog Splash but Rhodes moves out of the way and gets an Oklahoma roll-up for a close nearfall! Rhodes misses with a clothesline and RVD rolls him up with his legs for the three!

Winner: RVD!

After the match, RVD celebrates in the ring as Cesaro gets up and holds up the Intercontinental title belt. Suddenly, Rhodes attacks RVD from behind and lays him out with the Cross Rhodes. Rhodes then challenges Cesaro to get in the ring. Cesaro gets in right away and they go at it.

Rhodes kicks Cesaro in the knee to get the upper hand. Rhodes stomps down at Cesaro and taunts the crowd. Rhodes goes for a Disaster kick but Cesaro catches him in mid-air with a beautiful European uppercut! Cesaro then follows up with the Neutralizer to Rhodes as the crowd cheers on. Cesaro posses with the title much to the crowd's amusement. Cesaro gets out of the ring and holds up the title. RVD then hits a Five Star Frog Splash to Rhodes! RVD gets up and does a "R-V-D" chant before having a staredown with Cesaro.

We get footage from tonight's pre-show where Zack Ryder defeated Fandango via the Rough Ryder.

We get a recap from Eric Bischoff turning on Aaron Stevens three weeks ago and the beat down Stevens received by Kane and the Big Show.

Former 2 time Tag Team Champions, The Big Show and the Demon Kane come out accompanied by Eric Bischoff for the following handicap match. Aaron Stevens comes out next as Bischoff takes a seat at ringside.

2 on 1 Handicap Match
Aaron Stevens vs. Kane & The Big Show (with Eric Bischoff)

They bell rings, and we will kick things off with Stevens and Kane as Stevens applies a waistlock. Kane elbows him in the face before going for a body slam. Stevens slides away and gets out of the ring next to Bischoff. Big Show quickly approaches, and Stevens gets back in the ring. Stevens ducks a punch and punches away at Kane. Kane grabs him by the throat and throws him into the corner. Kane punches away at him, but Stevens comes back with some punches of his own. Stevens dropkicks Kane before clotheslining him out of the ring. Stevens invites Bichoff to come into the ring, but he doesn't oblige. Stevens then lays Kane out with a plancha to the outside. Stevens gets back in the ring and taunts Bischoff as Big Show helps Kane up. Back in the ring, Stevens stomps away at Kane before choking him with his boot. Stevens stomps him in the corner before having a whip reversed. Kane runs into a boot, and Stevens goes for a tornado DDT but Kane throws him off and big boots him down. Kane throws him out of the ring and Big Show drives Stevens into the barricade. Kane then drives him into the apron for good measure. Kane slams his arm off the steel steps before putting him back into the ring. Kane uppercuts him and chokes him in the corner. Kane punches him before violently wrenching the arm for a two count. Kane talks a little trash to him as he applies a wristlock. Stevens manages to fight out of it. Kane then throws him out of the ring. Stevens comes back by slamming him off the steel steps and dropkicking him into them. Stevens gets in the ring and hits a suicide dive to take out the Big Show at ringside. Stevens throws Kane into the ring and hits a missile dropkick for a nearfall. Stevens splashes him in the corner and hits a bulldog for a two count. Stevens goes for a suplex but Kane counters into a suplex of his own.

Tag to Big Show who charges at Stevens with a big shoulder tackle. Big Show then chops Stevens' chest twice in the corner. Big Show then runs into a boot from Stevens, and Stevens jumps on his back to apply a sleeper hold. Big Show slams Stevens into the corner to get out of the hold. Stevens then sidesteps Big Show as he attempts an avalanche, and he jumps on his back with another sleeper hold. Big Show begins to fade. His arms become limp, but he all of a sudden gets a burst of adrenaline and flips him off his back. Big Show hits a pair of clotheslines before sending him to the corner for an avalanche. Big Show then turns him inside out with a shoulder block. Big Show signals for a Chokeslam and attempts it, but Stevens counters into a sleeper hold. Big Show gets out of the hold by simply falling on his back, flattening Stevens. Big Show goes to the second rope and jumps off for an elbow drop, but Stevens rolls out of the way. Tag to Kane who charges into a drop-toe-hold by Stevens. Stevens hits a snap DDT for a nearfall. Stevens goes up top and leaps right into the hand of Kane who goes for a Chokeslam but Stevens counters into a Russian leg-sweep. Stevens goes for the Dismissal but Bischoff gets on the apron. Stevens knocks him off and runs into a Tombstone Piledriver attempt from Kane. Stevens slides off and hits the ropes but Kane catches him with a sidewalk slam. Kane goes up top as Big Show helps Bischoff up at ringside. Kane misses with the diving lariat as Stevens moves out of the way and Bischoff gets on the apron to distract the referee. Big Show is in and he spears Stevens out of his boots! Kane calls for a Chokeslam and he nails it to get the pin on Stevens.

Winners: Kane & The Big Show!

After the match, Bischoff gets in the ring and orders Show and Kane to destroy Stevens. Kane and Big Show then hit a double Chokeslam to Stevens. Bischoff starts shouting at Stevens' face. Bischoff barks a few more orders at his monsters. Big Show gets Stevens up and drops him with the Knockout Punch. Kane then finishes off Stevens with a Tombstone Piledriver. Bischoff stands over Stevens mocking him as Kane makes his pyro go off the turnbuckles.

A video vignette airs for next month's Vengeance PPV.

Back live, we see Aaron Stevens helped to the back by WWE officials.

We get a video recap from the Best of 5 Series for the WWE Divas Championship.

The Anti-Diva Paige comes out for the 2nd round of the Best of Five Series. Paige hugs her mother, Julia who is on the front row. The WWE Divas Champion AJ comes out skipping her way to the ring.

Best of 5 Series for the WWE Divas Championship
Round Two
AJ(c) vs. Paige

They circle the ring and lock up as the bell rings. AJ wrenches the arm, but Paige forearms her in the face. Paige sends her into the ropes, but AJ takes her down with a head-scissor takeover. AJ quickly slaps her, but Paige quickly applies a front face-lock. AJ quickly backs her into the corner before hitting a northern lights suplex for a two count. AJ applies a chin lock, but Paige fights up. AJ clubs her before hitting a neckbreaker. AJ points at Julia and shouts "Hi mommy". AJ applies a side headlock, but Paige whips her off. Paige hits a shoulder block and hits the ropes, but AJ takes her down with a back elbow. AJ executes a crucifix roll up for a two count. AJ rolls her up again for another two count. AJ skips around the ring, ducks a clothesline and hits a spinning heel kick for a nearfall. AJ hits the ropes, and Paige connects with a big boot for a two count. Paige slams her off the turnbuckle a few times before hitting a back suplex for a two count. Paige applies a chin lock and takes her down by the hair as she tries to fight up. Paige skips for a moment before slamming her face off the mat. AJ ducks under a clothesline but runs into a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker for a two count. Paige applies another chin lock, but AJ fights up again. Paige powers her to the corner and chokes her with her boot in the corner. Paige blows a kiss at her mother before running into some boots. AJ hits a Thesz Press and punches away at her. AJ splashes her in the corner and hits a neckbreaker. AJ then blows a kiss at Julia. AJ ducks a clothesline and hits a head-scissor takeover. AJ goes for Black Widow but Paige counters into the Paige Turner for a close nearfall. AJ rolls out of the ring to recover and Paige follows. AJ pushes Paige into the barricade and throws her into the ring. AJ then slaps Julia across the face! Paige sees that and goes after AJ at ringside. Paige tosses AJ over the announce table before stomping away at her. Paige gets her back to the ring and AJ crawls to the ropes. Paige stomps away at AJ as the referee tries to seperate them. Paige won't stop so the ref calls for the bell.

Winner: AJ! (DQ)

Paige continues the assault until referee Charles Robinson finally gets her off of AJ. Paige goes outside to check on her mother. AJ grabs the Divas title and laughs. Even though she is hurt, AJ starts skipping around ringside with her title. Paige gets up on the barricade and catches AJ with a diving clothesline. Paige gets her back in the ring and drops AJ with the Rampage. Paige posses with the Divas title as her mom applauds from ringside.

We hear from the WWE Battleground panel hosted by Rene Young, with Booker T, Alex Riley and Mark Henry.

We get a video vignette for Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan.

Daniel Bryan’s music hits, and he makes his way to the ring to a great reception from the crowd. Randy Orton comes out next.

Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton

The bell rings and here we go. They circle the ring and lock up. Bryan gets him in the corner, but Orton soon turns him. They then tussle a bit to get position, but they eventually have to break up. Orton kicks him and applies a side headlock, but Bryan whips him off. Orton takes him down with a shoulder block before hitting the ropes. Bryan then connects with a knee to the midsection. Bryan kicks away at him in the corner before hitting a right hand. Orton head-butts him a few times before Bryan fights back. Bryan connects with some more kicks before attempting to hyperextend his elbow. Bryan kicks Orton in the shoulder before trying to hyperextend the elbow again. Bryan kicks him and tries to work the arm some more, but Orton counters into his patented backbreaker for a two count. Orton stomps the face before circling around him and going for a knee drop, but Bryan moves. Bryan kicks away at his legs before sending him into the ropes. Orton holds on to the ropes to avoid a roundhouse kick. Bryan then dropkicks him over the top rope. Bryan goes for a suicide dive, but Orton runs away and hides by Lilian Garcia. Bryan gets on the apron and challenges Orton. Orton goes to leave, so Bryan catches him with a running knee off the apron! Bryan puts him back in the ring and goes up top. Orton crotches him and hits a superplex.

Orton then drops a knee for a two count. Orton then applies an arm bar. Eventually, Bryan fights up and elbows out. Bryan hits the ropes, and Orton turns him inside out with a knee to the midsection for a nearfall. Orton then stomps the midsection before stepping on him. Orton hits a suplex for a two count, and he then goes right to the chin lock. Bryan fights up, but Orton head-butts him to the corner. Orton whips him to the opposite corner, but Bryan backflips over him, ducks a clothesline, and hits a running lariat. Bryan gets pumped up, and he hits a pair of running dropkicks in the corner. Bryan kicks away at him and puts him on the top rope for a super hurricanrana. Bryan covers for a nearfall.

Bryan sends Orton into the ropes, but he lowers his head and eats a kick. Orton charges, but Bryan pulls the top rope down so Orton flies out of the ring. Bryan then takes him out with a suicide dive at ringside! Bryan puts him in the ring, and he goes to the top rope. Orton gets to his feet, and Bryan drops him with a missile dropkick. Bryan kips up and viciously kicks away at his chest. Orton then ducks a roundhouse and hits a powerslam for a nearfall. Orton gets to his feet, and he connects with a hanging DDT off the second rope. Orton soaks in some boos from the crowd before dropping down to signal for the RKO. Bryan counters into a backslide pin for a nearfall. Bryan then takes him out with a roundhouse kick to the head. Bryan backs to the corner and begins a "Yes" chant. Suddenly, Paul Heyman comes out on the ramp yelling "No" via a microphone. After getting Bryan's attention, Heyman points at the entrance curtain and Brock Lesnar's theme hits. Bryan looks to be ready to fight but Lesnar's in nowhere to be seen. Orton then capitalizes on the distraction to drop Bryan with an RKO and get the pinfall!

Winner: Randy Orton!

After the match, Orton stares at Heyman who heads to the back laughing. We get a couple of highlights from the match leading to the end. Back live, Orton looks down at Bryan and backs up to the corner. Orton goes for the punt to the skull but Bryan pops up and catches Orton with a running knee to the face! Bryan takes some time to regroup as his theme song hits. Bryan gets out of the ring looking frustrated.

We take a look at the Shield backstage getting ready for their up-coming match.

We get a video vignette for the Shield vs. The Foreign Invasion.

The Foreign Invasion come out for the following 6 man tag team contest. The Shield come out next, making their entrance through the crowd.

The Foreign Invasion vs. The Shield

The bell rings as Drew McIntyre will start the match against Seth Rollins. Rollins quickly kicks and punches McIntyre down to the mat before tagging in Roman Reigns. Reigns shoulders him in the midsection before head-butting him. Reigns sends him into the ropes, misses two clotheslines, but he catches him with a flapjack. Reigns goes for a powerslam, but McIntyre slips off and punches him. Sheamus is tagged in, and the arena begins to buzz as the two behemoths go face to face. Reigns talks a little trash before Sheamus hits some right hands. Sheamus puts him in the corner and clubs away at him. Reigns comes back with a knee to the midsection before having a whip to the corner reversed on him. Sheamus then runs into a back elbow, but he soon catches him with a rolling fireman’s carry. Sheamus drops a knee for a two count.

Sheamus uppercuts Reigns a few times before having a whip reversed into a knee to the midsection. Reigns stumbles Sheamus with a right hand before tagging in Dean Ambrose. Ambrose hits some body jabs before head-butting him. Ambrose punches him against the ropes before rubbing his forearm into his face. Ambrose hits the ropes, and Sheamus takes him down with an Irish hammer. Wade Barrett is then tagged in, and he kicks away at Ambrose’s midsection before having a whip to the corner reversed on him. Ambrose charges to a back body drop that sends him on the apron. Barrett hits a few knees to the head, followed by a big boot to send Ambrose to the floor. Barrett gets Ambrose back in the ring as Rollins and Reigns get a little too close with Sheamus and McIntyre at ringside. Back in the ring, Barrett puts Ambrose on the top rope and hits a superplex for a nearfall. Barrett then immediately applies a Crossface. The Shield runs in to help, but McIntyre and Sheamus cut them off. We’re at a stalemate now as referee Charles Robinson tries to get some order.

Ambrose tags in Rollins. Rollins and Barrett lock-up and Rollins applies a headlock takeover. Barrett begins to fight up, but Rollins kicks him and sends him to the corner. Rollins goes for an avalanche, but Barrett moves. Sheamus is tagged in, and he hits a pair of Irish hammers before sending Rollins to the corner for a running shoulder. Sheamus hits a knee lift before putting him on his shoulders, but Rollins slides off and pushes him to the apron. Sheamus quickly shoulders him in the midsection before giving him the Beats of the Bodhrán. Sheamus geos to the top rope, and he punches Ambrose off the apron. Rollins then catches Sheamus with a step-up enzuigiri that takes him down. Reigns is tagged in, and he runs around ringside and catches Sheamus with a running dropkick to the skull. Reigns then sends him into the barricade before putting him back in the ring. Reigns kicks him before tagging in Ambrose. Ambrose viciously stomps away at him before Sheamus begins to fight back. Ambrose quickly snuffs out his momentum before tagging in Rollins. Rollins kicks away at him in the corner before being backed up. Rollins then catches him with an avalanche for a one count. Rollins then rips at Sheamus’ nose. Reigns is tagged back in, and he punches away at Sheamus for a bit. Sheamus eventually blocks a punch and hits some of his own. Reigns quickly kicks him in the knee before slamming his face on the mat. Reigns then applies a front face lock. Sheamus powers up, and Reigns punches Barrett off the apron. McIntyre gets in his face, and Reigns just smiles at him. Reigns then turns into an Irish Curse Backbreaker by Sheamus and both men are down. Rollins is tagged in, and he misses a running senton on Sheamus.

McIntyre and Ambrose meet in the center of the ring, and they exchange rapid right hands. McIntyre eventually comes out on top before having a whip to the ropes reversed. McIntyre runs over him with a running forearm before doing the ten punches in the corner. McIntyre gets on the apron and shoulders Ambrose in the midsection. McIntyre goes to the top rope, and he hits Ambrose with a tornado DDT. Rollins and Reigns break up the pin, and Barrett takes them out with a double clothesline. Barrett goes for a pumphandle slam to Reigns but Reigns slides off, charges and Barrett pulls the top rope down to send Reigns to the outside. Barrett gets on the apron and connects with a diving double axe-handle to Reigns. Barrett then turns around, and Rollins hits him with a suicide dive! In the ring, McIntyre hits Ambrose with a neckbreaker to the knee for a nearfall. McIntyre ducks a springboard attack by Rollins, and Sheamus takes Rollins out with a Brogue Kick! Ambrose attacks Sheamus with a knee to the face. McIntyre goes for the Future Shock DDT, but Ambrose counters into a jack-knife pin for a nearfall. McIntyre misses a clothesline and Ambrose attempts a back suplex but McIntyre flips through and goes to shove Ambrose into a Brogue Kick, but Ambrose moves and the kick hits McIntyre instead! Sheamus is upset with himself, and he turns around into a Spear from Reigns! Ambrose then picks up the pinfall over McIntyre!

Winners: The Shield!

After the match, The Shield celebrates as they leave through the crowd. Replays are then shown of the final moments of the match. Back in the ring, Barrett is checking on McIntyre as Sheamus lies on the corner looking disappointed.

Backstage, Tom Philips goes to interview John Cena but Cena sees Daniel Bryan passing by and confronts him. Cena says that he understands what Bryan is thinking right now but tonight the beast is here for him and not for Bryan. Cena says that he knows that Bryan would rather face Lesnar at Survivor Series but he won't because he is going to beat Lesnar tonight and win the WWE Title. Then at Survivor Series Bryan will face Cena for the title. Bryan tells Cena that he will not win tonight and leaves.

We hear from the WWE Battleground panel again. They all predict a Brock Lesnar victory for tonight's main event.

A video package runs hyping Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena tonight.

John Cena comes out to a mixed crowd reaction for tonight's main event. The WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar is out next and he is accompanied by Paul Heyman.

WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match
Brock Lesnar (c) (with Paul Heyman) vs. John Cena

Justin Roberts did introductions for the challenger John Cena and champion Brock Lesnar.

The bell rings as Brock Lesnar picks up John Cena and launches him to the corner right away. Lesnar with big shoulder charges and then attempts a german suplex but Cena blocks holding the ropes. Cena with two clotheslines on Lesnar but the beast won't go down. Lesnar gets Cena up for an F-5 but Cena gets out of it and connects with an AA on Lesnar. Lesnar quickly kicks out after one. Lesnar grabs Cena and gets the kimura lock applied. Cena gets the bottom rope and Lesnar is forced to break the submission. Lesnar with big knees to the ribs of Cena now. Lesnar connects with his first german suplex of the night and mocks Cena. Cena jumps up and charges Lesnar with shots in the corner. Cena grabs the ropes to break a standing submission attempt by Lesnar. Lesnar with a big knee to the ribs of Cena on the mat. Lesnar drops Cena down and applies the kimura lock again. Cena again gets to the ropes to break it up. Lesnar with a second german suplex. Lesnar with a suplex, hangs on, hits a second, hangs on and hits a third into a cover with Cena keeping his shoulders up.

Lesnar again with shoulder charges to Cena in the corner. Cena backs up Lesnar with big rights but Lesnar drops Cena with a huge clothesline. Lesnar with forearms to the back of Cena now. Cena uses the ropes to avoid another submission attempt from Lesnar. Cena with a few right hands, he hits the ropes and Lesnar catches him with an overhead belly to belly suplex. Lesnar with some more shoulder charges to Cena in the corner and Cena falls to the mat. Cena with an elbow and big rights to Lesnar in an effort to fight back. Lesnar levels Cena with another german suplex. Lesnar removes his gloves, lifts Cena up and drives him back first into the corner. Cena with an AA out of no where on Lesnar and Lesnar quickly kicks out after two. Lesnar has Cena up for an F-5 but Cena counters and gets the STF applied.

Lesnar fights out, rolls over and gets the kimura lock applied. Cena uses his strength to lift Lesnar up and push him to the corner. Lesnar keeps the kimura lock applied. Cena finally gets it broken up. Cena has Lesnar up and connects with a third AA. Cena with the STF back on Lesnar but Lesnar is pulling himself to the bottom rope. Cena breaks the STF, drags Lesnar back to the middle of the ring and reapplies the STF. Lesnar is dragging himself again to the ropes until he finally gets the rope. Cena pulls Lesnar back again and applies the STF once more. Heyman pulls the referee out of the ring and pushes him into the steel steps! Heyman kicks down the referee for good meassure. Cena breaks the hold and chases Heyman at ringside. Cena brings him in the ring and gets Heyman up for an AA but Lesnar low-blows Cena. Lesnar drops Cena with another F-5. Lesnar to the cover but there is no referee. Charles Robinson runs out to the ring to make the count but Cena kicks out! Lesnar and Heyman can't believe it! Lesnar goes for another F-5, Cena counters, goes for AA but Lesnar elbows out and shoves Cena into referee Charles Robinson. Lesnar then drills Cena with a thunderous clothesline. Lesnar yells at Heyman to hand him a steel chair. Heyman brings him the chair and Lesnar smacks Cena in the back with it. Daniel Bryan rushes out! Bryan goes to the top rope and hits a missle dropkick to Lesnar! Bryan then takes Heyman out with a suicide dive on the outside! Bryan is on fire as he goes to the top rope again and hits a 2nd missle dropkick to Lesnar. Bryan gets the chair and he unloads on Brock's back. Robinson calls for the bell as Bryan backs away from Lesnar. Justin Roberts announces that the winner as a result of a DQ is Brock Lesnar!

Winner & Still WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Brock Lesnar! (DQ)

Bryan doesn't give a damn about the call as he sizes up Lesnar. Bryan goes for the running knee but Lesnar throws the steel chair at Bryan's face as he came charging. Lesnar then hits Bryan with an F-5 on the chair! Lesnar grabs the chair and tosses it out of the ring in rage. Lesnar hits another F-5 to Cena. Lesnar gets out of the ring and grabs the WWE title before helping up Heyman. Lesnar and Heyman walk up the ramp as Lesnar's theme hits. We get a series of highlights from the match leading to the controversial finish. Back live, both Cena and Bryan are out cold in the ring. Brock Lesnar posses with the WWE Title on the ramp as we go to credits.

WWE Royal Rumble 2014

"Then. Now. Forever" The WWE Intro leads us to the show.

A video package airs highlighting tonight's Royal Rumble coming to us live from Texas. We see footage from the history of the Rumble and its connection to WrestleMania every year. They also aired a video vignette for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match between the "Beast" Brock Lesnar and the "Animal" Batista..

A graphic opening then hits welcoming us to the 27th annual Royal Rumble. We go live to the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas where a series of pyro goes off. Michael Cole welcomes us to the show as we begin the road to WrestleMania.

The WWE Tag Team Champions, the Usos come out for our opening contest. Kane and the Big Show come out next as they are looking to capture their third tag team titles together.

WWE Tag Team Championship
The Usos(c) vs. Kane & Big Show

The bell rings as Kane will start the match against Jey Uso. The bell rings, and Jey ducks a clothesline to club Big Show in the face. Kane then quickly takes Jey down with a big uppercut. Kane punches him down in the corner before tagging Big Show in. Big Show whips Kaneinto Jey before Kane whips Jey into a big boot from Big Show. Big Show applies a neck vice grip but Jey fights up. Big Show quickly stops the momentum before sending him to the corner for a big splash, followed by a big shoulder block. Big Show misses an elbow drop so Jey quickly tags in Jimmy, who comes off the top rope to take Big Show down with a diving shoulder block! Jimmy punches Kane down on the apron, ducks a clothesline from Big Show, kicks him in the midsection, and attempts a Samoan drop but he can't get the giant up. Big Show shoves him to the corner but runs into a drop-toe-hold. Jimmy then connects with a running butt bump to the face of the Big Show. Jimmy does it a 2nd time and Kane breaks up the pinfall. Jey runs in to kick Kane out of the ring. The Usos then hit a double back body drop over the top rope on Big Show. Jimmy takes Kane out with an over the top rope running plancha. Jey goes for a suicide dive, but Big Show catches him with a Knockout Punch in the face before whipping Jimmy into the barricade hard.

Back in the ring, Big Show bodyslams Jimmy before tagging in Kane. Kane hits a few elbow drops followed by a leg-drop for a nearfall. Kane sends him to the corner but runs into a boot. Jimmy gets to the middle rope but leaps into an uppercut in mid-air. Kane with a snapmare followed by a low dropkick off the ropes for a nearfall. Kane sends him to the corner, hits a clothesline in the corner and then a sidewalk slam for another nearfall. Kane goes up top and attempts the diving lariat but Jimmy ducks it. Kane then runs into a superkick to the jaw! Both men are down. Jimmy crawls towards his corner but Jey is still out. Big Show is tagged in and he drags Jimmy back to the center of the ring before dropping a big elbow to the back. Big Show taunts Jimmy before stepping on his back. Big Show with a gorilla press but Jimmy counters into a huge DDT! Tag to Jey who goes up top but leaps right into the grasp of the Big Show who delivers a Chokeslam to Jey. Jimmy breaks up the pinfall. Kane comes in and tries to Chokeslam Jimmy but Jimmy counters into a Samoan drop. Big Show misses a Knockout Punch and Jimmy nails a kick to the gut followed by a superkick to the jaw. Jey with a superkick to Big Show as well but the giant won't go down. The Usos then hit a double superkick to drop the Big Show. Jey goes up top as Jimmy takes out Kane with a suicide dive at ringside. Big Show gets up and drops Jey off the top rope to the mat.

Big Show now gets an idea so he climbs to the top rope. Jimmy crotches him but gets knocked off. Jey now goes after Big Show on the top rope and Jimmy soon gets back up too. Kane blind tags in before the Usos deliver a double superplex off the top rope to the Big Show! The crowd goes nuts after that. Kane drags Jimmy out of the ring and sends him to the barricade. Kane gets in the ring as Jey covers Big Show but it's no good as Kane is the legal man. Kane grabs Jey by the throat and goes for a Chokeslam but Jey counters into an inside cradle for the three!

Winners & Still WWE Tag Team Champions: The Usos!

Jey Uso rolls out of the ring after upseting Kane to check on his brother. Kane is at a loss as we get a bunch of replays of the double superplex by the Usos on Big Show. Back live, the Usos celebrate on the ramp with their titles as Kane checks on Big Show who looks to be still out.

Backstage, Rene Young interviews the Hulkster Hulk Hogan. Hogan says that it's been forever since he last competed in the Royal Rumble match. He says that the last time he won the Rumble most people in the crowd right now weren't even born yet. Which makes him pretty old but tonight he is bound to show that Hulkamania never gets too old brother. John Cena walks up and shakes hands with Hogan. Cena says he is looking forward to see Hogan tonight in action. He says that never in his wildest dreams would he dream of the moment when he and his childhood idol are the two men left standing in the ring. He says that all personal feelings aside, if it comes down to it he is going to pull the trigger. Hogan says "Not if I pull it first brother."

We get a video vignette for Seth Rollins turning on The Shield.

Seth Rollins comes out accompanied by Triple H. Roman Reigns is out next as he make his way to the ring through the crowd.

Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins (with Triple H)

The bell rings, and they have a staredown. HHH distracts Reigns and Rollins immediately begins punching him but Reigns pushes him away. Rollins punches him some more before Reigns reverses a whip. Rollins ducks a pair of clotheslines before getting out of the ring. Reigns chases him around the ring, and Rollins gets in the ring. Rollins then snaps him off the top rope before getting back into the ring. Reigns gets up and punches him down. Reigns punches him in the corner before hitting a shoulder thrust. Reigns throws him across the ring before punching him in the corner. Reigns hits a short-arm clothesline before attempting a Samoan Drop, but Rollins slides off and leaves the ring. Reigns chases him and grabs his leg as he tries to get into the ring. Reigns rips him out of the ring before driving him into the barricade and the apron. Reigns puts him in the ring and clotheslines him out of the ring. Reigns goes outside and slams him off the steel steps. Reigns slams him off the commentary table before throwing him over the table. HHH gets in Reigns' face. They have a few words as Rollins gets up on the table and takes out Reigns with a dive.

Rollins sends Reigns back into the ring and drops elbows over Reigns keeping him grounded. Reigns with a clothesline when Rollins misses a shot in the corner. Reigns tosses Rollins to the corner, hits a series of clotheslines to the corner, Rollins avoids another big clothesline and Reigns connects with a tilt-a-whirl slam for a nearfall. Reigns whips him to the ropes but lowers his head and Rollins hits a neckbreaker. Rollins is going up top and Reigns cuts him off with an uppercut. Reigns with a back body drop on Rollins off the top turnbuckle. Reigns misses with a jumping clothesline and Rollins hits an enziguiri. Rollins is back up top, jumps, Reigns catches him and drops Rollins with a huge sitdown powerbomb for a nearfall. Both men are down. They get up and exchange right hands with Reigns coming on top. Reigns pushes him to the corner and runs into a reverse STO into the turnbuckles. Rollins follows up with the Skywalker for a nearfall! Rollins then hits a standing shooting star press for another nearfall! Rollins now gets Reigns trapped in a chin lock. Reigns fights up, so Rollins tries to suplex him. Reigns blocks it and hits a suplex of his own. Reigns clotheslines him in the corner and punches him down. Reigns goes outside and goes for an apron dropkick, but Rollins moves. Rollins then dropkicks him off the apron before hitting a suicide dive! Triple H is seen sitting on a chair near the announce table.

Rollins puts Reigns into the ring and covers for a two count. Rollins waits for him to get up, and he goes for a stinger splash, but Reigns moves. Reigns hits a pair of clotheslines before sending him to the corner. Reigns hits a clothesline, but he misses a leaping clothesline. Reigns ducks a spinning heel kick and hits a back suplex side slam for a nearfall. Reigns leaves the ring and hits a running apron dropkick. Reigns hits a Superman Punch and calls for the Spear. Rollins leapfrogs the Spear, rolls Reigns up, Reigns rolls through and Rollins kicks him in the face for a nearfall! Triple H was on his feet for that sequence. Rollins goes to the top rope, but Reigns cuts him off. Reigns goes for a superplex, but Rollins blocks it. Reigns then attempts a super Samoan drop. Rollins eventually slides off and gets him on his shoulders to hit a turnbuckle powerbomb across the ring for a nearfall. Rollins talks some trash, and Reigns head-butts him. Rollins hits some quick kicks and goes for the Curb Stomp but Reigns ducks it, hits the ropes and catches Rollins with a thunderous Spear! Reigns hooks the leg and gets the pinfall!

Winner: Roman Reigns!

After the match, Reigns stands on the corner looking at Triple H who is livid at ringside. We get a series of highlights from the match leading to the finish. Back live, HHH heads to the back frustrated as Reigns celebrates in the ring and points at the WrestleMania logo to remind us that he is still cashing in at WrestleMania.

We go to the Royal Rumble panel of Renee Young, Booker T, Corey Graves and Byron Saxton. They discuss the rest of the card tonight.

We get footage from the pre-show where Shelton Benjamin & Big E defeated The Prime Time Players when Benjamin pinned Darren Young after hitting a Paydirt.

WrestleMania XXX is 62 days away!

Brie Bella comes out and she will be the special guest referee for the following Divas contest. Nikki Bella comes out next and she has a few words with her sister. The WWE Divas Champion Paige comes out to a big pop from the crowd.

WWE Divas Championship
Paige(c) vs. Nikki Bella
Special Guest Referee - Brie Bella

Brie calls for the bell and here we go. They lock up, and Nikki powers her into the ropes before pushing her. Paige takes her down before punching her. Paige head-butts her down before going to the apron to knee away at her and Brie goes to seperate them. Paige screams at Brie as Nikki falls out of the ring to recover. Paige stands tall in the ring as Brie counts her sister out. Nikki gets back in, Paige head-butts her down, but Nikki quickly takes her down and punches away at her. Nikki clotheslines her down and talks some trash. Paige quickly clips the leg for a two count. Nikki then rolls out of the ring to recover. Paige quickly takes her down with a flying clothesline off the apron before throwing her into the ring. Nikki quickly comes back with a knee to the midsection followed by a face-buster for a nearfall. Nikki complains to Brie about the count.

Nikki gets Paige trapped in a chin lock. Paige fights up, but Nikki quickly takes her down with a spinebuster for a two count. The crowd is getting into this match now as Nikki stares down her sister. Nikki slaps Paige a few times while talking trash. Nikki sends her into the ropes, but she lowers her head and eats a kick. Paige hits the ropes, and they take each other out with a double clothesline. Both women are down for a few moments before getting up. Paige hits a trio of short-arm clotheslines before hitting a running dropkick for a two count. Nikki pulls herself up in the corner and catches Paige charging with a back elbow. Nikki then comes off the second rope with a diving kick for a nearfall. Nikki waits for Paige to get to her feet. Paige ducks a right hand and connects with a superkick for a nearfall. Paige goes for a suplex, but Nikki blocks it and executes an inside cradle for a nearfall. Paige comes back with a kick, but Nikki counters back with an Alabama Slam for another nearfall. Nikki cannot believe it and she complains to Brie again. Nikki goes for the Rack Attack, but Paige fights out and hits Ram-Paige! Paige hooks the inside leg while Nikki's other leg is under the ropes but Brie makes the three count anyway!

Winner & Still WWE Divas Champion: Paige!


After the match, Paige celebrates in the ring as Brie hands her the Divas title. We see replays from the finish and JBL complains about Nikki's foot being under the rope during the count. Nikki gets up as Paige heads up to the ramp with her title. Nikki has a few words with Brie before slaping her across the face. Nikki then hits a big forearm to the face of Brie before delivering the Rack Attack on her sister! Nikki gets out of the ring frustrated.

We get a promo for WWE Fast Lane coming next month.

We hear from Alberto Del Rio, Cesaro, Dolph Ziggler, The Miz, Randy Orton, Aaron Stevens, John Cena and Hulk Hogan about the 30 Man Royal Rumble match later tonight.

We see Brock Lesnar getting ready backstage with Paul Heyman giving him a pep talk. We then take a shot of Batista shaking hands with the US Champion Sheamus outside the locker room.

We get a video vignette for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match.

The Beast Brock Lesnar comes out along with his advocate Paul Heyman. The Animal Batista comes out next to a loud crowd reaction. This marks the first time ever that the Beast meets the Animal.

WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Brock Lesnar(c) (with Paul Heyman) vs. Batista

The bell rings and Lesnar immediately picks up Batista launching him into the corner. Batista fights back with some rights and Lesnar launches him back to the corner. Lesnar goes for a kimura lock and Batista breaks free. Lesnar goes for a second one wrapping his legs around Batista and Batista again breaks free. Batista then connects with a clothesline that sends Lesnar to the outside. Lesnar jumps back in and drives Batista into the corner. Lesnar with a quick clothesline in the corner, Batista reverses a whip to the corner and runs into a back elbow by Lesnar. Lesnar then charges into a big spinebuster by Batista. Batista again clotheslines Lesnar to the outside. Batista yells out, “This is it you son of a b!tch, Come on!” Lesnar returns to the ring and removes his MMA gloves. Lesnar with a quick takedown and a huge punch to the back of the head. Batista rolls out grabbing his head. Cole notes that a punch to the back of the head is illegal in MMA. Batista with rights to Lesnar on the outside. Lesnar comes back with knees and forearms to the back. Lesnar then lifts Batista up and drops him down over the announcers table. The referee is not starting a count as Lesnar drags Batista in the ring.

Lesnar with a knee and again drops Batista on his arm. Lesnar with big stomps over Batista in the corner now as Heyman looks on from ringside. Lesnar locks on another kimura and throws Batista into the corner. Lesnar counters a clothesline attempt from Batista and connects with a big release german suplex. Lesnar goes for a 2nd german suplex but Batista blocks it and hits a back suplex. Lesnar goes for another kimura and then drops Batista on the same arm. Batista rolls out of the ring holding his arm. On the outside, Lesnar sends Batista into the steel ring steps before talking trash. Lesnar then sends Batista over the spanish announce table before letting out a primal scream. Lesnar pushes the table over, stands over the side, jumps and connects with a big sledgehammer over the head of Batista. Lesnar tosses Batista back in the ring who attempts a comeback, but Lesnar gets in a quick rollup for a one count. Lesnar with a nasty looking clothesline to Batista to take control. Lesnar misses a splash in the corner, Batista goes for the Batista-Bomb, Lesnar counters out and sends Batista into the corner. Batista bounces off the corner and falls to the outside. Batista then sends Lesnar gut first into the corner of the announce table. Batista goes to powerbomb Lesnar but Lesnar counters into a back body drop on the floor. Lesnar goes for an F-5 but Batista counters and drives Lesnar through the Spanish announce table with a spinebuster. Batista returns to the ring at the count of 8 and rolls back out to break the count. Batista gets Lesnar back in the ring for a nearfall. Batista looks for a vertical suplex but Lesnar counters into a suplex of his own. Both men are down.

Lesnar is up and he goes for the kimura. Batista breaks it up with knees to the gut. Batista drives a knee to the lower stomach of Lesnar and follows up with repeated knees. Batista connects with a big running powerslam on Lesnar for a nearfall. Lesnar counters a Batista-Bomb attempt, goes for an F5, Batista counters and connects with another spinebuster. Batista calls for a Batista-Bomb and he nails it! Batista hooks the leg and Lesnar immediately kicks out after two. Batista goes for a 2nd one but Lesnar counters into the F-5! Lesnar hooks the leg and Batista kicks out! Lesnar can't believe it. Lesnar applies the kimura lock on Batista now. Lesnar falls down and locks his legs around Batista locking it in tight. Batista makes it to the ropes and starts punching Lesnar on the side. Batista with another spinebuster, he falls over Lesnar for a pinfall and Lesnar locks in the kimura again. Batista starts punching Lesnar and tries to break free but Lesnar has it locked in tight. Eventually, Batista is forced to submit, much to the surprise of the crowd and the commentators.

Winner & Still WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Brock Lesnar!

After the match, Heyman jumps in the ring with the WWE Title and he hands it to Lesnar. We get a couple of highlights from the match leading to the finish. Lesnar celebrates in the ring with the title before getting out. Lesnar and Heyman head to the back as JBL mentions that the Beast conquered the Animal, there for Brock Lesnar will be defending the WWE Title at WrestleMania XXX. Back in the ring, Batista takes his time before getting up and the crowd cheers him on. Batista gets out of the ring and heads to the back with his head looking down.

WWE Fast Lane 2014
February 23, 2014
Minneapolis, Minnesota

"Then. Now. Forever." The WWE Intro leads us to the show.

A video package airs highlighting the return of Daniel Bryan and his Ambulance match against Randy Orton tonight; The Money in the Bank Ladder match featuring John Cena, Dolph Ziggler, The Miz, RVD, Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose; and Kurt Angle's return to the WWE and his match against the Real American Jack Swagger tonight.

A graphic opening then hits welcoming us to the first ever WWE Fast Lane as the road to WrestleMania XXX continues. We go live to the Target Center in Minneapolis where a huge display of pyro goes off. Michael Cole is the first to welcome us to the live Pay Per View.

We get a video package for our opening gauntlet match highlighting Roman Reign spearing Stephanie McMahon by accident a few weeks ago. As punishment, Triple H stripped Roman off his Money in the Bank contract thus writing him off WrestleMania's main event. Plus, HHH booked Reigns to fight three different opponents tonight in a gauntlet match. Kane and Big Show are two of them with the third opponent yet to be revealed.

Roman Reigns makes his way to the ring through the crowd to a big pop from tonight's audience. Kane comes out next as he will be Roman's "warm up" to start out the gauntlet.

3 on 1 Gauntlet Match
Roman Reigns vs. Kane

The bell rings, and Kane starts kicking and punching away at Reigns. Kane reverses a whip to the ropes and hits a shoulder block for a one count. Kane uppercuts him a few times before sending him into the ropes. Reigns ducks a back elbow and hits a shoulder block for a no count. Reigns punches and head-butts him to the corner before punching him. Kane knees his way out, but Reigns comes right back with a body slam for a two count. Reigns sends him into the ropes, but he lowers his head, and Kane DDTs him down for a two count. Reigns punches him, but Kane knees him in the midsection. Reigns then head-butts him before hitting a Samoan Drop. Reigns ducks a clothesline, but Kane quickly big boots him down for a two count. Kane sends him to the corner and avalanches him before hitting a sidewalk slam for a two count. Kane boots him in the face for another two count. Kane looks frustrated at his inability to keep Reigns down. Kane throws him out of the ring and takes the monitors out of the commentary table. Kane goes to Chokeslam him through the table, but Reigns fights him off and sends him into the steel steps. Kane quickly comes back with an uppercut before sending him into the ring.

Reigns ducks a clothesline and hits a leaping shoulder block. Kane reverses a whip to the corner, but Reigns sidesteps him. Reigns avalanches him before head-butting him down. Reigns then leaves the ring to hit a running dropkick to the side of the head. Reigns signals for the Superman Punch, and he connects with it. Reigns sets up for a spear, but he charges into a big boot by Kane. Kane goes up top looking for the diving lariat but Reigns catches him in mid-air with a massive Spear! Reigns hooks the leg and gets the three!

Winner: Roman Reigns!

Reigns has little time to regroup as the Big Show comes out for the 2nd round of this gauntlet.

Roman Reigns vs. Big Show

The bell sounds, and Big Show quickly powers Reigns to the corner. Reigns punches out and gets away from him. They circle the ring, and Reigns ducks a clothesline. They continue to circle the ring before Big Show corners him and punches him in the midsection. Big Show sends him to the opposite corner, but Reigns sidesteps a butt bump and hits a pair of corner clotheslines before attempting a suplex. Big Show blocks it and hits one of his own. Big Show hits a body slam, but Reigns soon gets to his feet. Big Show punches away at him before sending him into the corner hard. Big Show talks a little trash now and Reigns punches back at him before hitting the ropes. Big Show then takes him down with a shoulder block. Big Show connects with a head-butt before picking him up and hitting a second one. Big Show looks into the crowd before picking him up and putting him in the corner. Big Show throws him across the ring. Big Show goes for a body slam, but Reigns slides off and hits a chop block. Reigns kicks away at him before being shoved down.

Big Show picks him up by the leg and applies a stretch. Reigns tries to pull himself up on the ropes, but he loses his balance. Reigns tries again and succeeds. Reigns then takes him out of the ring with a modified hurricanrana. Big Show kneels by the ring apron as Reigns comes outside. Reigns then hits an apron dropkick. Big Show soon comes back and throws him into the ring. Reigns goes for a clothesline, but Big Show doesn’t go down. Reigns tries again for the same result. Reigns then ducks a clothesline and takes him down with a clothesline of his own. The crowd loudly cheers on as Reigns hits Big Show with a Samoan Drop. Big Show rolls out of the ring to recover so Reigns goes to the apron and hits a flying clothesline taking out both Show and Kane who was still at ringside!

Back in the ring, Reigns cocks his fist and goes for a Superman Punch, but Big Show counters with a Chokeslam for a nearfall. Big Show calls for the Knockout Punch but Reigns ducks it and hits two consecutive Superman punches followed by a big Spear for the three!

Winner: Roman Reigns!

Reigns regroups to the corner as Triple H comes out on a suit. Triple H takes off his tie and his suit jacket hinting that he is Roman's third opponent. Kane then jumps Reigns from behind and stomps at him in the corner. Reigns fights back and clotheslines Kane down. Big Show catches Reigns with a Spear then. Kane and Big Show deliver a double Chokeslam to Reigns. Big Show gets Reigns up as Triple H enters the ring. Triple H punches away at HHH before dropping him with a thunderous Pedigree! HHH then gets a mic and announces that Roman's third opponent in this Gauntlet is...

Stephanie McMahon comes out and we see her for the first time since she got speared by Reigns a few weeks ago. Indeed Steph gets in the ring and the ref calls for the bell.

Roman Reigns vs. Stephanie McMahon

Stephanie simply covers Reigns after mocking him and gets the pinfall in record time!

Winner: Stephanie McMahon!

After the "match" Big Show and Kane hold Reigns as Steph slaps him and spits on his face. Big Show then drills Reigns with a Knockout Punch for good meassure. The Authority stand tall in the ring as the crowd boos.

We see media clips covering the return of Hulk Hogan to WWE and his performance at the Royal Rumble. They plug that Hogan will return to RAW tomorrow night live from Green Bay.

Footage is shown of Daniel Bryan's recovery after getting injured at the hands of Randy Orton a few months ago. Backstage, Byron Saxton is with Daniel Bryan. Bryan promises he will do everything he can to get his revenge on Randy Orton and move on to Wrestlemania 30. He leads a loud "YES! YES! YES!" chant inside the Target Center.

The US Champion Sheamus comes out for the following Tables championship match. Drew McIntyre comes out next bringing back his kick-ass theme song "Broken Dreams". Cole explains that Sheamus won a Beat the Clock challenge two weeks ago on SmackDown to pick this stipulation for tonight's match.

US Championship - Tables Match
Sheamus(c) vs. Drew McIntyre

The bell rings and they go at it right away. McIntyre quickly knees Sheamus in the midsection, and he beats him down in the corner. Sheamus quickly comes back with some viciously clubs, and he bounces McIntyre off the turnbuckle. McIntyre slugs back, but he has a whip reversed on him. McIntyre kicks Sheamus in the face, and Sheamus quickly clotheslines him over the top rope. Sheamus follows him outside, and McIntyre drives him into the apron. McIntyre grabs a table, and Sheamus takes him down as he's attempting to set it up. Sheamus bounces him off the commentary table, and he sets the folding table up. Sheamus goes to powerslam him through the table, but McIntyre slides off and sends him into the ring post. McIntyre sends him into the ring, and he chokes him on the ropes. McIntyre big boots him to the outside, but Sheamus is able to avoid the table. McIntyre clubs away at Sheamus, and he goes to suplex him from the ring to the table on the outside. Sheamus quickly counters, and he puts a beating on McIntyre's chest with massive clubs. Sheamus goes into the ropes and pounds him off, but the force sends McIntyre over the table. Sheamus beats him around ringside and throws him back into the ring.

Sheamus grabs a table to bring into the ring, and McIntyre dropkicks it in his face. McIntyre puts the table into the ring, and he rolls Sheamus back in. McIntyre sets the table up, and he puts Sheamus over his shoulder. Sheamus slides off, and he takes McIntyre out with a couple of hammer clubs to the face. Sheamus powerslams him down, and he looks at the table. Sheamus sets him up, and he goes to the top rope. McIntyre quickly gets off the table, and he cuts Sheamus off. They fight it out, and McIntyre goes to the second rope. Sheamus punches him down, and he leaps over the table. McIntyre quickly throws the table out of the way as Sheamus catches him with the Irish Curse backbreaker. Sheamus sets the table up in the corner, and he sets McIntyre up for the Celtic Cross. McIntyre gets out of it and goes for the Future-Shock DDT. Sheamus counters into a White Noise attempt and McIntyre counters out of that before backing himself into the corner. Sheamus charges into a boot and McIntyre follows up with a big clothesline. McIntyre gets another table from ringside and sets it near the corner. He puts Sheamus on top of the table and heads to the top rope. McIntyre with an elbow drop but Sheamus moves so Drew goes through the table by himself! Sheamus looks at the table that is set in the corner, and he smiles. He picks McIntyre up, and he slams him through the table in the corner!

Winner & Still US Champion: Sheamus!

After the match, Sheamus is handed the US Title and he celebrates in the ring as we get highlights from the match leading to the finish. Back live, Sheamus celebrates on the top of the corner as he holds up the US Title.

A promo for Wrestlemania 30 airs. 42 days away.

Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler and JBL plug the launch of the WWE Network tomorrow.

Paul Heyman comes out on the stage to a big heat from the crowd. Heyman says that the electricity in Minneapolis is about as good as their NFL team. He directs us to the tron to see replays from Cesaro's attack on Batista a few weeks ago. He says that tonight the already beaten and massacred at the hands of Brock Lesnar, Animal Batista, will be humiliated and defeated at the hands of the Swiss Superman, the King of Swing....Cesaro! Cesaro comes out now but Heyman continues to rant as he confirms that the WWE Champion Brock Lesnar is here tonight and he will be watching Kurt Angle's first ever official WWE match. Cesaro didn't seem to take too kindly to Heyman's rant for Lesnar during his entrance.

The Animal Dave Batista comes out now to a big pop from the crowd as Heyman gives Cesaro a pep talk. Batista gets a mic and says that to make things fair he arranged to have an old friend of he's in his corner tonight.

WOOOOOOOOO!!!

The Nature Boy Ric Flair comes out to a massive crowd reaction as Heyman and Cesaro are stunned.

Batista (with Ric Flair) vs. Cesaro (with Paul Heyman)

They circle the ring, and Cesaro puts himself through the ropes to keep Batista away. They lock up, and Batista quickly backs him to the corner but then gives a clean break. They circle the ring and lock up again. Cesaro applies a side headlock, and Batista whips him off before dropping him down with a shoulder block. Cesaro rolls out of the ring to get himself back in order and he is confronted by Heyman. Cesaro takes his time outside, so Batista chases him at ringside. Cesaro runs into the ring and attacks Batista as he enters. Batista shoulders him in the corner a few times before punching him down. Batista kicks him in the head before backing up. Cesaro fights back with some solid right hands before having a whip to the corner reversed on him and he hits the turnbuckle hard sternum first. Batista then drops him with a short-arm clothesline for a 1 count. Batista sends him into the ropes, but Cesaro holds on. Batista then runs into a kick from Cesaro.

Cesaro kicks and punches him before having a whip to the ropes reversed on him. Batista knees him in the midsection and takes him down with a knee lift to the face. Batista sends him to the opposite corner and clotheslines him there. Batista snaps him off the second rope and clubs him in the chest. Batista lets him up, and he runs into a boot. Cesaro then charges out of the corner into a spinebuster by the Animal. Batista makes his pectorals dance before signaling for the end but Heyman gets on the apron to distract him. Flair drops Heyman off the apron to shut him up. Batista then turns into a huge European uppercut by Cesaro. Cesaro looks intense as he slaps the mat. Cesaro hits a pair of European uppercuts before shouldering him in the midsection. Cesaro then takes him down with an impressive gutwrench suplex. Cesaro clotheslines Batista over the ropes to the outside. Cesaro then runs into a clothesline on the floor. Batista then sends him into the barricade. Batista hangs him over the apron and gives him a forearm to the chest. Back in the ring, Cesaro fights back with some right hands before having a whip to the corner reversed on him. Cesaro then dropkicks Batista in the knee as he charged to send him face-first into the middle turnbuckle. Cesaro then sends him shoulder first into the ring post and Batista falls out of the ring. Cesaro puts Batista back into the ring and hits a guillotine catapult for a nearfall. Cesaro goes for a Neutralizer, but Batista counters with a back body drop.

Cesaro ducks a clothesline and hits a pair of European uppercuts. Batista kicks Cesaro in the face and goes for a Batista Bomb, but Cesaro counters by sending him to the turnbuckle. Batista elbows Cesaro in the face before running into a powerslam. Cesaro looks for the springboard European uppercut but Batista catches him in mid-air with a thunderous Spear! Batista then levels Cesaro with a wicked spinebuster. Batista gets Cesaro up and hits a 2nd one. Flair starts a "one more time" chant. Batista hits a 3rd consecutive spinebuster to Cesaro. Batista calls for the end as Heyman shakes his head at ringside. Batista nails the Batista Bomb to pick up the win.

Winner: Batista!

After the match, Flair gets in the ring to celebrate with Batista. We get a few highlights from the match leading to the finish. Back live, Cesaro is checked by the referee as Heyman walks out on him. Batista and Flair celebrate some more in the ring together.

We go to the Fast Lane panel featuring Renne Young, Booker T, Alex Riley and Byron Saxton. They talk about the night so far and make predictions for the rest of the card.

Back to Cole, JBL and King as they talk about the pre-show where Cody Rhodes defeated Aaron Stevens to retain the Intercontinental Championship.

Nikki Bella comes out as she will be the special guest referee for the following Diva contest. We get replays from last month's Royal Rumble PPV where Nikki lost to Divas Champion Paige with Brie as the guest referee. Nikki's foot was clearly under the bottom rope during the decisive pinfall. A few weeks ago on the Divas Show, Nikki was named the special referee for tonight's championship match between Brie and Paige. Brie Bella comes out and has an intense staredown with Nikki. The Divas Champion comes out next to a big pop from the crowd.

WWE Divas Championship
Paige(c) vs. Brie Bella
Special Guest Referee - Nikki Bella

They lock up, and Brie pushes Paige against the ropes. Paige powers out and applies a side headlock before hitting a takeover. Brie applies a leg-scissor, and Paige kips up out of it. Brie hits a snapmare and dropkicks her down for a one count. Paige kicks her in the midsection before pulling her hair. Paige throws her by the hair into the corner. Paige then stomps away at her before screaming wildly. Nikki does nothing and just watches on. Paige gets Brie trapped in a headlock. Brie elbows her in the face, and Paige sends her into the ropes. Brie kicks her in the head as she comes back and then knees her in the face. Brie goes to the second rope, and Paige cuts her off. Paige then hits her with a superplex. They are both down as Nikki simply looks on. They are starting to get up and they exchange right hands.

Brie kicks her before connecting with a dropkick to the head for a two count. Brie hits a back elbow before hitting a running knee to the face for another two count. Brie applies a head-scissor submission, but Paige eventually fights her way out of it. Paige punches back at her, but Brie elbows her in the face before hitting a missile dropkick for a nearfall. Paige and Brie both slap each other simultaneously now. Paige hits a pair of short-arm clotheslines before screaming and hitting a dropkick. Paige locks in the PTO and Nikki calls for the bell before Brie can actually tap out!

Winner & Still WWE Divas Champion: Paige!

Paige let's go of Brie looking confused. Nikki then gets the Divas title and she smashes it into the head of Paige! Nikki then stomps away at her sister before killing Brie with the Rack Attack. Nikki poses with the Divas title afterwards.

A promo for the WWE Network featuring Hulk Hogan and John Cena airs.

We get a video vignette for tonight's Ambulance match. This past October, Randy Orton injured Daniel Bryan causing him to forfeit his WWE Championship match against Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series. Bryan returned a few weeks ago and after beating Kane in a Casket match on SmackDown, he earned the right to face Orton tonight in a stipulation of his chosing. And he chose an Ambulance match so he could make Orton see and feel what he saw and felt the night he was sent to a hospital because of Orton.

The ambulance backs into the arena as the Viper Randy Orton makes his way out to the ring. Daniel Bryan comes out next and the crowd in Minneapolis explodes with cheers!

Ambulance Match
Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan

The bell rings, and Bryan quickly unloads some wild punches on Orton right away. Orton reverses a whip, but Bryan takes him down with a running cross-body and some more punches. Orton rolls out of the ring, and Bryan catches him with a suicide dive at ringside! Bryan then sends Orton headfirst into the steel steps. Bryan then throws him over the commentary table as the crowd starts chanting "Yes". Bryan punches him and stands on top of the table before coming off with a diving knee to the face. Bryan dumps him over the barricade and into the crowd. They fight through the crowd before winding up by the ambulance. Bryan sends him headfirst into the ambulance and opens the doors, but Orton quickly kicks him and sends him into the ambulance. Bryan quickly baseball slides him before he can shut the doors and then gives him a swinging neckbreaker on the floor. Bryan grabs two white tables with a red cross from the ambulance. Orton quickly shoves him into the ambulance, but Bryan head-butts him away. Orton then slams the door on Bryan’s knee. Bryan rolls around in pain before moving to the ramp.

Orton chop blocks him on the ramp before rolling a stretcher in the knee. Orton punches him down the ramp, but Bryan is able to kick him away. Orton rolls him into the ring, and Bryan snaps him off the top rope. Bryan hobbles out of the ring, and Orton uppercuts him down. Orton then gives him a knee breaker on the ring post as the crowd loudly boos. Back in the ring, Orton stomps him in the corner before avalanching him. Orton waits for Bryan to get to his feet, and he clotheslines him down. Orton slaps him in the head a few times before punching him down. Bryan comes back with a forearm, which only angers Orton. Orton goes for RKO, but Bryan pushes him off. Bryan ducks a clothesline and hits a jumping clothesline off the ropes to the excitement of the crowd.

They trade punches with Bryan coming out on top. Bryan hits the ropes, and Orton turns him inside out with a clothesline. Orton talks a little trash before throwing him out of the ring. Orton goes outside and throws him into the barricade before mocking the "Yes" chant. Orton drags him by the ambulance, but Bryan punches back at him. Orton quickly powers him into the ramp and clotheslines him onto it. Orton sets up a table, and Bryan kicks him away. Bryan then dives off the top of the stage with a clothesline! Bryan punches him back, but Orton counters by sending him inside the ambulance. Bryan throws a chair at Orton's face and takes him down with some punches. Bryan puts him inside the ambulance and closes the door, but he can’t close the second door. Orton fights back and whips him hard into the ambulance a few times. Orton sets up a stretcher and tries to put him on it, but Bryan fights back. Orton punches him back, but Bryan rebounds off the stretcher with a big forearm. With Orton on his knees, Bryan hits a pair of kicks to the chest followed by a big kick to the side of the head!

Bryan grabs the table and sets it up in front of the ambulance doors. Bryan sets him up on the table and punches him. Bryan makes the slow climb to the top of the ambulance, and he looks down at his prey. Bryan then connects with a frog-splash off the top of the ambulance through the table! The crowd chants, “This is awesome!” Bryan takes his time getting to his feet as replays are shown. Bryan shakes feeling back into his leg before trying to lift Orton up. Orton quickly pops up and hits a sick RKO into the floor! Orton takes his time before he opens up the ambulance doors and powers the unconscious Orton inside. Orton shuts one door, but he can’t shut the other as Bryan kicks him in the face. Orton then pulls him out of the ambulance and Bryan gets him trapped into the Yes-Lock! Orton taps out but it's no good. Eventually, Orton passes out. Bryan let's go, he pulls Orton up and dumps him inside the ambulance. Bryan closes one door but Orton kicks the 2nd one to block it. Orton gets off the ambulance but Bryan catches him with a running knee to the face sending him back inside! Bryan's head landed hard on the floor bellow. Bryan however is able to shut both doors and win the match!

Winner: Daniel Bryan!

After the match, we hear the ambulance start up while Daniel Bryan takes his time before getting up as a referee checks on him. We then see highlights of the match leading to the finish and Bryan's nasty bump on the floor after connecting with the running knee to Orton. We see a shot of the ambulance driving to the back as Bryan is checked by a doctor and Cole reminds us of Bryan's injury at the hands of Orton a few months back. Bryan then starts celebrating with fans at ringside. They show a great elevated replay of Bryan connecting with a frog-splash off the top of the ambulance crashing Orton through the table. Back live, we see a shot of Bryan on the stage as he starts a massive "Yes" chant.

Backstage, Renee Young is with Seth Rollins. He said no one will remember his partners in the Shield or Daniel Bryan, or even Kurt Angle when he wins the Money in the Bank briefcase tonight. "I'm desperate to get to the top and that makes me more dangerous than I've ever been in my entire life" adds Rollins.

We see a shot of Roman Reigns sitting on a crate backstage. Dean Ambrose approaches him but Reigns doesn't want to talk. He tells Ambrose to go out there and give them hell. Ambrose says that one way or another, the Authority and their pet Seth Rollins will get what's coming to them. He tells Reigns to believe that.

Back live, we are set for the Money in the Bank Ladder match.

RVD comes out first to a big pop from the crowd. The Miz comes out next followed then by Dolph Ziggler who gets a huge crowd reaction. Seth Rollins makes his way out to a big heat from the audience and then John Cena comes out to the usual mixed crowd reaction. Dean Ambrose is the last one out to a big pop.

Money in the Bank Ladder Match
John Cena vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose vs. RVD vs. The Miz

Dean Ambrose goes after Seth Rollins right away as the bell rings. Ambrose tosses Rollins to the timekeepers area as John Cena sends Dolph Ziggler and The Miz out of the ring and gets in a quick shot on Rob Van Dam. Cena catches Miz with a dropkick followed by the spin-out powerbomb and then the five knuckle shuffle. Cena then nails Miz with a ladder sending him out. Ziggler catches Cena with a neckbreaker. Ambrose starts tipping over the ladder that Ziggler was starting to climb. Ziggler lands on the top rope, springboards off and splashes into Cena, Miz and RVD at ringside! Back in the ring, Rollins pulls Ambrose off the ladder. They do this to each other a few times until Ambrose sends Rollins face first into the ladder. Ambrose hooks the arms of Rollins and flips him back first into a ladder that was in the corner. Ambrose jumps off the ladder to take out Miz as Ziggler and RVD are racing up on both sides of the ladder.

Ambrose clotheslines Miz out and then he is clotheslined out by Ziggler and RVD. Ziggler and RVD race back up the ladder exchanging shots. They fall off and Rollins hits Ziggler with a ladder. RVD then kicks the ladder into Rollins. RVD follows up with a monkey flip on Rollins. RVD puts a ladder near the corner on the bottom ropes, he plants Rollins on top of the ladder and connects with the Rolling Thunder over Rollins! RVD with a kick to the face of Ambrose and also catches Ziggler with a kick. RVD with a spin kick on Miz and he is on fire! RVD sets up another big ladder, climbs up and Cena is up to run interference. Miz pulls RVD off and RVD lands back first over the top of a ladder. Miz hits Kingston with a ladder and then sets the ladder up near the corner by RVD. Miz climbs up and RVD climbs up on the other side. Miz eventually falls off and lands with a thud. At ringside, Ambrose places a large ladder across the ring apron and spanish announce table. Rollins starts climbing up another ladder as RVD catches up with him. Ziggler puts a ladder across the ropes and hanging off the other ladder. Ziggler knocks RVD off as Rollins tries to cut off Ziggler. Ziggler with a back body drop on Rollins and Rollins lands back first on the ladder and it breaks from the hold. Ambrose cuts off Ziggler pulling him off the ladder but Ziggler plants him with a big DDT. Ziggler with a cross body on Miz and then a splash in the corner. Ziggler hits a Fameasser to RVD and then he superkicks a ladder into Miz's face. Cena goes for an AA but Ziggler lands on his feet and hits a Zig-Zag on a ladder! Both took the bump on the ladder. Ziggler slowly climbs back up and Rollins hits Ziggler in the leg with a steel chair. Rollins with a shot to the back of Ziggler as well.

Ambrose also has a chair and he hits Rollins with it over the back repeatedly. Crowd in the arena is really behind Ambrose now. Ambrose is favoring his shoulder and climbing up the ladder with one arm. Miz drops him off the ladder with an electric chair. RVD then delivers a Frog-Splash to the Miz! Ambrose hits RVD with Dirty Deeds! Ambrose starts climbing up but Rollins cracks a chair at Dean's back and then he pulls Ambrose off the ladder before powerbombing him through the ladder that was placed across the ring apron and the announce table! Rollins mocks Ambrose now before starting to climb the ladder. Cena climbs to the top as well and they exchange shots with Cena coming on top. Cena sends Rollins down to the mat with a huge Attitude Adjustment off the top of the ladder! Cena has his hands on the briefcase but Ziggler climbs up and cuts him off at the last second! Ziggler and Cena exchange shots with the crowd cheering Ziggler and booing Cena. Ziggler bounces the briefcase off of Cena's face before finally knocking him off the ladder much to the crowd's excitement! Ziggler unhooks the briefcase and the crowd in Minneapolis is going wild!

Winner & Mr. Money in the Bank: Dolph Ziggler!

After the match, Dolph Ziggler celebrates his win holding up the briefcase high. We then see a series of highlights of the match leading to the finish. Back live, Ziggler is at the top of the ladder holding up the briefcase as Cena looks on from the ramp. Ambrose is checked by doctors as Rollins is helped to the back by officials. Ziggler poses with the briefcase as the crowd cheers wildly!

They air a video that highlights Kurt Angle's biggest achievements in the WWE.

We see Jack Swagger talking with Zeb Colter backstage.

Chris Jericho comes out for tonight's special edition of the Highlight Reel to a loud reaction from the crowd. Jericho says that it's been too long since he hosted the Highlight Reel and this is the perfect time to do so as we are on the road to WrestleMania XXX! Jericho says that this is his favorite time of the year because each and every WWE superstar fights harder than before to make it to the big stage, the big dance, the Show of Shows! He says that this year is no different as Dolph Ziggler did just that by winning the MITB Briefcase! And that's only the most recent example but his guest tonight is someone that broke that rule. Someone who not only didn't fight harder than before but he didn't fight at all. He calls out the former Intercontinental and World Heavyweight Champion, the leader of the Nexus, Wade Barrett! Wade Barrett comes out to a mixed crowd reception. Jericho brings up their past with Jericho being Barrett's pro at NXT and how he always thought that one day Wade Barrett would make people's jaws drop. He believed in Wade Barrett and he is not disapointed as Barrett accomplished a lot of things ever since NXT: He won the prestigious Intercontinental title, he became Mr. Money in the Bank and went on to cash in and win his first World Heavyweight Championship and lately he formed one of the most ruthless factions in recent years, the Foreign Invasion along with Sheamus and Drew McIntyre. But the last couple of weeks Wade Barrett has given the impression that he gave up and one can only assume that there is a reason for that. Jericho then brings up footage on the JerichoTron showing Barrett walking out of his #1 Contender's match against Drew McIntyre a few weeks ago and then doing the same in his MITB Qualifying match against John Cena two weeks ago on SmackDown. Jericho asks Barrett what the hell is going on. Barrett says that he isn't touched by Jericho's praise. He says that Jericho might sound worried about Barrett's future but deep down he has hope. Hope that Wade Barrett will not overcome Y2J's success in the WWE. He says that this has been Jericho's biggest fear ever since NXT and tonight he is going to disapoint both Jericho and Barrett's critics and haters because he didn't give up. He just found a way to cement his legacy in the WWE and declare himself as the greatest superstar in the history of the WWE. He says that after he does the unthinkable no one will ever doubt his greatness again. He says that he will do something far more important than becoming Mr. Money in the Bank again and far more important than becoming the US Champion. He will end the Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania!

Barrett adds that he will do something that no one has been able to do yet. After WrestleMania no one will be talking about Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar. No one will be talking about Daniel Bryan or Roman Reigns. The entire world will be talking about Wade Barrett doing the impossible. Ending an Era once and for all. Jericho says that he can respect Barrett's attitude and his determination but this isn't going to be enough to do what he seeks out to do at WrestleMania. He says that he has faced the Undertaker in the past and he knows that he always brings his best. But at WrestleMania it goes beyond that. The Undertaker doesn't bring just his best when it comes to WrestleMania. The Undertaker is unbeatable. On any other given night Barrett COULD stand a chance, but at WrestleMania, it's the Deadman's playground and the Undertaker will tear Wade Barrett and his dreams apart. He says that Shawn Michaels learned that the hard way. HHH couldn't do it three times and even Taker's own brother failed twice. He says that he could go on and on with big names that failed to do the unthinkable but he knows that Barrett is just going to challenge the Undertaker anyway. He admires Barrett's guts but all he sees right now is a dead man walking.

Barrett says that Jericho was a good teacher back in NXT. He tought him that with ego comes responsibility. That when you talk a big game you've got to back it up or else your words mean nothing. He says that tonight his words mean everything. He says that he will beat the Undertaker at WrestleMania and that's a promise. Barrett officially challenges the Undertaker to a match at WrestleMania if the old dog feels like he has one more fight left in him. Barrett tells Jericho that he should be proud of his student because his "prophecy" will become true and jaws will be dropped. Jericho says: "Good luck because he is going to need it...and God have mercy on your soul junior." Jericho offers a handshake but instead he gets a Bull-Hammer elbow to the jaw! Barrett stands tall and points at the WrestleMania sign to end the segment.

We get a video package focused on Kurt Angle's return last month at the Royal Rumble and his recent issues with Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter.

The Real American Jack Swagger comes out along with Zeb Colter. Colter cuts a promo in the ring to call this the passing of the torch from one great American to another. He says that tonight there will not be an Ankle-Lock but a Patriot-Lock that will end this match. He goes for a "We the People" taunt but is interrupted by Kurt Angle's music. The Olympic Gold Medalist comes out as the arena goes wild! This marks Kurt Angle's first official one on one match in the WWE after eight long years.

Kurt Angle vs. Jack Swagger (with Zeb Colter)

The bell rings and here we go. They circle the ring and lock up. Swagger powers him to the corner, and Angle pushes him away. They circle the ring again and lock up. Swagger applies a waistlock, but Angle turns it on him. They fight for position as Angle gets a side headlock applied. Swagger then drives him to the corner and drops him with a straight right hand. Swagger punches away at him, and Angle comes back with some uppercut. Swagger reverses a whip, but he eats a kick. Angle then clotheslines him, but Swagger only goes to a knee. Swagger reverses another whip, but Angle hangs on to the ropes. Swagger charges, and Angle back drops him over the ropes to the outside. Angle gets on the apron and hits a swanton on Swagger off the apron! Angle gets the crowd pumped up at ringside before sending Swagger back in the ring. Angle goes to the top rope and connects with a diving shoulder block. Angle then hits a German suplex, goes for a 2nd one but Swagger blocks it and goes for a suplex of his own. Angle counters and hits a 2nd German suplex. Colter gets on the apron and yells at Angle. Swagger charges but Angle moves and Swagger knocks Colter out of the ring!

Angle then hits a third German suplex to Swagger! Angle goes up top looking for a moonsault but Swagger catches up to him and his a back suplex off the top rope! Swagger stomps the midsection and screams, "We the people!" Swagger under-hooks the arms while screaming his phrase. Angle fights to his feet and takes him down with a back suplex. Swagger is still quick to his feet as he takes Angle down with a vicious clothesline for a nearfall. Swagger rubs his face into the mat before applying a front face lock. Angle fights up and takes him down with a belly-to-back suplex for a nearfall. Angle kicks and punches him in the corner now. Swagger reverses a whip to the corner, clips the ankle, and applies the Patriot Lock. Angle kicks him off and gets an inside cradle which he breaks to apply the Ankle-Lock! Swagger quickly crawls to the ropes to break it up.

Angle kicks him in the head a few times before hitting the ropes and Swagger surprises him with a flapjack. Swagger goes for the Gutwrench Powerbomb, but Angle counters into an Angle-Slam attempt. Swagger counters that counter into the Patriot Lock. Angle reverses out of it and applies the Ankle-Lock. Colter gets on the apron again, and Swagger is able to crawl to the bottom rope. Swagger gets out of the ring as Angle yells at Colter. Angle takes Swagger down with a baseball slide before sending him into the ring steps. Angle puts him in the ring, goes to the top rope, and hits a cross-body block for a nearfall. Angle knees him in the face a bunch of times until Swagger pulls him face first into the turnbuckle. Angle sidesteps him attempting a splash and hits a belly to belly suplex. Swagger counters out of an Angle-Slam and shoves Angle into the corner but runs into a back elbow. Angle then runs into a big boot by Swagger. Swagger goes for the Patriot Lock but Angle blocks it with a boot. Swagger holds Angle's foot and applies the Patriot Lock. Angle rolls through sending Swagger crashing shoulder-first into the steel ring post in the corner. Angle hits a sick German suplex followed by the Angle-Slam! Straps down and Angle slaps on the Ankle-Lock. Angle drops down and locks his legs between Swagger's legs as he applies the Ankle-Lock. Swagger is left without choice but to tap out!

Winner: Kurt Angle!

After the match, Angle let's go and celebrates in the ring as Swagger rolls out of the ring and is checked by Colter. We get a couple of highlights from the match leading to the finish.

Back live, Angle celebrates in the corner and points at the WrestleMania logo. Suddenly, Brock Lesnar's theme song hits and the hometown crowd goes nuts! The WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar comes out along with Paul Heyman and he gets in the ring to have a staredown with the man he will face at WrestleMania...again after 11 years. Angle and Lesnar have an intense staredown as the crowd chants "This is Awesome". Lesnar holds up the WWE Title and then Angle points up at the WrestleMania logo.

"I'M HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD!!!!"

Much to everyone's surprise, Dolph Ziggler's music hits and Mr. Money in the Bank comes out holding the prestigious briefcase. The "Show-Off" gets to the top rope in the corner and looks at both Angle and Lesnar. Ziggler then holds up the briefcase much to the crowd's amusement. As Ziggler holds up the briefcase, Lesnar again holds up the WWE Title and Angle again points at the WrestleMania logo.

All of sudden, Daniel Bryan's music hits and the arena erupts in cheers! Daniel Bryan comes out leading the "YES" chants on his way down to the ring. Bryan doesn't get in the ring but instead he climbs the commentary table and stares at the other three men in the ring.

"This is Awesome" chants carry on.

Lesnar again holds up the WWE Title and Angle once again points to the WrestleMania logo as Ziggler holds up the MITB Briefcase. Bryan then starts a "YES" chant while on the commentary table. The entire arena is chanting "yes, yes, yes" now as the show goes off...

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WWE Vengeance 2013
October 27, 2013
Miami, Florida

"Then. Now. Forever." The WWE Intro leads us to the show.

A video package opens the show focusing on Daniel Bryan taking on John Cena in tonight's main event.

A graphic opening hits welcoming us to WWE Vengeance. We go live to the American Airlines Arena in Miami as Michael Cole is the first to welcome us to the show.

The Usos come out to kick the night off. The Miz and Alberto Del Rio make their entrance riding a Blue Mercedes. Drew McIntyre and Wade Barrett of the Foreign Invasion are out next. Last out but not least are the WWE Tag Team Champions, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose of the Shield.

WWE Tag Team Championship - 4 Way Dance
The Shield(c) vs. The Usos vs. The Foreign Invasion vs. The Miz & Alberto Del Rio

Michael Cole noted at the start that the first team to score a pinfall are the winners. So the champions don't have to be pinned to lose tonight. The bell rings and we kick off with McIntyre going nuts when the bell rings and Barrett holding him back. Miz then throws Jey Uso into the ring. Jey stands up and looks to fight McIntyre when McIntyre takes out Del Rio and Miz on the ring apron and then Jey dives out through the ropes taking them out as well. Rollins then takes out Jey with a dive. Ambrose fights off McIntyre and Barrett before sending Barrett to the outside. Jimmy Uso goes up top and Ambrose crotches him. Ambrose hits a superlex sending Jimmy crashing down on everyone at ringside! "Holy Shit" chants begin.

Miz gets tossed in and McIntyre drops a leg. Few shots in the corner, McIntyre backs off and then lands a big clothesline in the corner. Jey tags in himself and hits Miz with a big monkey flip. McIntyre doesn't leave and instead he levels Jey with a big boot. Ambrose with a blind tag from Miz and McIntyre levels him with a big boot. Barrett gets the tag and he mounts Ambrose hitting a few rights. Barrett drags Ambrose to the corner and lands a few more shots. Tag to Miz and he catches Ambrose with a few kicks and a takedown. Ambrose comes back with a big russian leg sweep on Miz. Ambrose catapults Miz into Rollins who hits him with a clothesline and then a springboard elbow drop over the top rope. Rollins gets the tag and he keeps the action on the ground applying a headlock on Miz. Miz comes back with a knee to the gut followed by the Reality Check on Rollins. Barrett gets the tag, but Rollins tackles him and lands some stiff rights. Barrett with a tag to McIntyre and Rollins takes him down as well hitting some more rights. Rollins catches McIntyre with a big forearm from the corner. Tag to Jey Uso and he applies a neck submission on McIntyre. Jimmy holds up a knee in the corner and Jey launches Drew face first off it. Tag to Jimmy, misses a shot in the corner and McIntyre lands a big summersault. Del Rio with the tag and Jimmy takes him out with a clothesline allowing a tag to Rollins who takes out Del Rio with a huge tilt-a-whirl head scissors. Miz tags himself in and takes out Rollins with a backbreaker/neckbreaker combo for a nearfall. Del Rio then kicks Rollins off the ring apron and the fans boo. Tag to Del Rio and he levels the Usos with a double clothesline. Del Rio pumps himself up and he catches Ambrose coming with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Del Rio launches Ambrose into McIntyre over the top rope.

Rollins gets to the apron, Jey blind tags in as Rollins springboards right into a dropkick by Del Rio. Jey goes up top but Barrett pushes him off sending him crashing to the mat. Miz knocks Barrett off the apron. Miz catches Jimmy with a big boot to the face and Del Rio drills Jey with a step-up enziguiri. Miz and Del Rio hit a double suplex to Jey Uso. Del Rio with the cover but McIntyre pulls him out of the ring and whips him hard into the steel ring post. McIntyre gets in the ring and runs into a Skull Crashing Finale by the Miz! Ambrose then clotheslines Miz out of the ring before taking him out with a suicide dive to the outside. Barrett then takes out Ambrose with the Bull-Hammer elbow at ringside! Rollins comes out of nowhere with a senton off the ropes taking out Barrett! Del Rio crawls back into the ring as Jimmy gets the tag from Jey. Jimmy connects with a big Uso Splash from across the ring but Del Rio gets his knees up to block the impact. Rollins gets in and hits the Curb-Stomp to Jimmy as Miz gets the tag from Del Rio. Jey rushes in and superkicks Rollins in the jaw! Del Rio charges and Jey back-drops him to the outside. Miz then dumps Jey out of the ring and covers Jimmy - who was hit by a Curb-Stomp - to get the upset pinfall!

Winners & NEW WWE Tag Team Champions: The Miz & Alberto Del Rio!

After the match, Miz rolls out of the ring and he is handed both tag team title belts. Miz helps up Del Rio and they head up to the ramp celebrating. We get a couple of highlights from the match leading to the finish. Back live, Miz and Del Rio get back on the Mercedes and they drive to the back.

Back in the ring, Jey Uso checks on his brother but McIntyre attacks him and drops him with the Future Shock DDT. Barrett gets in and tries to calm McIntyre down. Barrett then hits the Bull-Hammer on Jimmy Uso. Barrett and McIntyre then invite the Shield into the ring. Roman Reigns comes out and the Shield get ready to attack McIntyre and Barrett but Sheamus comes out to even the odds. The two teams have an intense staredown but eventually the Shield back off and leave through the crowd.

Backstage, we see Eric Bischoff in his ring gear getting ready for his match. Kane and the Big Show approach him and he nods at them. Renee Young approaches for an interview and Bischoff says that he is confident that tonight he will teach Aaron Stevens a lesson in respecting the Authority. And that's Bischoff's Authority for that matter. He says that using his Authority he added a stipulation in the match. It will now be a No DQ, no Count Out match.

The Real American Jack Swagger comes out accompanied by Zeb Colter. Colter cuts a short promo to insult the crowd in Miami and say that he is ashamed they have to share the same air with all these "border hopin' houligans." The US Champion Dolph Ziggler comes out next to a huge crowd reaction.

US Championship
Dolph Ziggler(c) vs. Jack Swagger (with Zeb Colter)

The bell rings and here we go. They circle the ring, and Ziggler quickly gets a schoolboy for a one count. Swagger rolls out of the ring to regroup as Ziggler taunts him. Swagger gets back in the ring, and they lock up. Ziggler goes to wrench the arm, but Swagger punches him down. Swagger sends him into the ropes, but he misses a clothesline. Swagger then lowers his head and eats a kick. Ziggler goes for a fameasser, but Swagger avoids it and leaves the ring and regroups with and Colter.

Swagger gets in the ring, and he powers Ziggler to the corner. Ziggler counters a punch and goes for the ten punches, but Swagger powers him out and slams him down. Swagger hits the ropes and runs him over with a shoulder block. Swagger says, "We the people," before going back into the ropes but Ziggler quickly takes him out with a dropkick. Swagger rolls out of the ring to talk with Colter, but Ziggler has seen enough of this. Ziggler goes outside and punches him before throwing him into the ring. As Ziggler gets on the apron, Swagger big boots him off the apron sending him to the floor. Swagger rolls Ziggler back into the ring, and Ziggler catches him with an inside cradle for a nearfall. Swagger goes for a waistlock slam, but Ziggler counters into a rollup for a nearfall. Swagger quickly goes for the Patriot Lock, but Ziggler twists out of it. Ziggler goes for a jumping DDT but Swagger blocks it and slams him down. Swagger goes for a Swagger-Bomb but Ziggler blocks it with his boot, however Swagger grabs the foot and applies the Patriot-Lock. Ziggler fights his way to the ropes but Swagger pulls him to the center of the ring. Eventually, Ziggler kicks his way off the hold. Swagger quickly goes for a Gutwrench powerbomb but Ziggler counters, goes for superkick but Swagger blocks it and applies the Patriot-Lock again! Ziggler rolls through sending Swagger face-first off the top turnbuckle. Ziggler then hits the Zig-Zag! Ziggler with the cover but Swagger kicks out at 2,5! Ziggler can't believe it.

Ziggler sizes up Swagger and goes for the fameasser but Swagger counters, dropping Ziggler on his face and applying the Patriot-Lock yet again! Ziggler fights it but Swagger keeps the pressure on. Ziggler rolls through into an inside craddle but Swagger kicks out at 2. Ziggler then hits a jumping DDT right away for a nearfall. Swagger reverses a whip to the ropes and misses with a clothesline. Ziggler hits the ropes but runs into a powerslam by Swagger for a nearfall. Swagger picks Ziggler up and Ziggler kicks the knee before going for fameasser but Swagger lifts him up and then drops him face-first off the top rope! Swagger then hits the Gutwrench powerbomb and hooks the leg but Ziggler manages to kick out. Swagger can't believe it as Colter is about to blow a gasket at ringside. Swagger gets Ziggler up to the top rope and attempts a huge belly to belly but Ziggler fights back and knocks Swagger off. Ziggler with a cross-body but Swagger rolls through and holds on to Ziggler to hit a fallaway slam followed by a Swagger-Bomb for a close nearfall. Swagger goes for another Swagger-Bomb but Ziggler moves and Swagger crashes to the mat. Ziggler hits a fameasser out of nowhere for a nearfall. Ziggler goes for Zig-Zag but Swagger holds on to the ropes to block it. Swagger goes for Gutwrench Powerbomb but Ziggler counters out and hits a superkick followed by a Zig-Zag! Ziggler hooks the leg and gets the pinfall!

Winner & Still US Champion: Dolph Ziggler!

After the match, Ziggler rests on the corner as the referee hands him the US Title. We get a series of highlights from the match leading to the finish. Back live, Ziggler celebrates in the ring with the US Title as the crowd applauds.

We get footage from Eric Bischoff turning on Aaron Stevens two months ago.

Aaron Stevens comes out for the following No DQ Match. Eric Bischoff comes out next all alone.

No DQ - No Count Out
Aaron Stevens vs. Eric Bischoff

The bell rings and Bischoff quickly retreats from the ring. Stevens gives chase and Bischoff goes under the ring. Stevens pulls him back and Bischoff has a lead pipe on his hands. Bischoff goes to hit Stevens with it but Stevens ducks and punches Bischoff before getting the pipe for himself. Bischoff runs to the ring and Stevens follows. Kane's pyro goes off the stage as Kane and the Big Show make their way out. Stevens goes to the top rope and takes them both out with a cross-body. Stevens drops Kane with a DDT on the floor before dropkicking Big Show in the head. Stevens gets back in the ring, ducks a lead pipe shot from Bischoff and dropkicks the boss down. Stevens then hits a snap DDT on Bischoff but refuses to make a cover. Stevens gets Bischoff up and hits an inside Russian leg-sweep followed by a series of elbow drops.

Kane gets in and big boots Stevens down. Kane goes for a Chokeslam but Stevens counters out of it. Kane charges and Stevens pulls the top rope down to send Kane out of the ring. Stevens then dropkicks Big Show off the apron to the outside. Stevens grabs Bischoff without realizing the Bischoff has the lead pipe. Bischoff hits Stevens in the gut with the pipe before then hitting him in the head with it. Bischoff covers Stevens and gets the pinfall!

Winner: Eric Bischoff!

After the match, Bischoff is helped up by Big Show and he starts celebrating in the ring. Bischoff barks some orders at Kane and Big Show. The two monsters get Stevens up and drop him with a double Chokeslam. Big Show thengets Stevens up only to knock him out with the Knockout Punch. Kane finishes off Stevens with a Tombstone Piledriver. Big Show and Kane hoist Bischoff up on their shoulders as he celebrates his win.

We get a promo for next month's Survivor Series.

Y2J Chris Jericho makes his way down to the ring for our following contest. The Viper Randy Orton comes out next as we see footage from two weeks ago where Randy Orton attacked Chris Jericho backstage after Jericho's match against Cody Rhodes.

Chris Jericho vs. Randy Orton

Referee Charles Robinson calls for the bell and here we go. They circle the ring before locking up. Orton applies a side headlock, but Jericho whips him off. Orton takes him down with a shoulder block before hitting the ropes. Jericho catches him with a dropkick before kicking him in the corner. Jericho sends him into the ropes, but Orton hangs on and pulls himself out of the ring to recover. Orton talks a little trash to a fan at ringside before getting on the apron. Jericho then catches him with a springboard dropkick to knock him back to the floor. Jericho goes outside and whips Orton into the barricade before sending him back into the ring.

Jericho starts choking Orton on the ropes now. Jericho splashes him against the ropes for a two count. Jericho brings him to his feet, but Orton kicks him before pushing him to the corner. Orton connects with a corner clothesline before looking out into the crowd. Orton stomps him before choking him with his boot. Jericho comes back with some chops reversing a whip to the corner. Jericho goes for a Stinger Splash, but Orton sidesteps him. Jericho hits the ring post hard and falls out of the ring. Orton goes outside and sends Jericho into the steel steps. Orton picks him up and sends him into the other pair of steel steps. Orton then gives him a back suplex on the barricade before putting him in the ring for a two count. A "Y2J" chant starts up, and Orton takes exception to that. Orton poses for the fans, so Jericho rolls him up for a two count. Orton quickly pops up and clotheslines him down for a two count. Orton then applies a chin lock. Jericho fights up, but Orton cinches it in harder. Jericho finally elbows out and chops him. Jericho sends him into the ropes, but he lowers his head, and Orton slams him down by the hair. Orton taunts the fans again before stomping the midsection. Orton reapplies the chin lock, but Jericho fights up and counters out with a back suplex.

They trade punches and kicks, and Jericho comes out on top with some chops. Orton reverses a whip into the ropes, but Jericho comes back with a running forearm. Jericho hits the ropes and hits a shoulder block. Orton throws him to the apron, but Jericho quickly goes to the top rope and comes off with a double axe handle. Jericho goes for the Walls of Jericho, but Orton fights out. Jericho then runs into a scoop slam for a two count. Orton kicks him in the chest before sending him into the corner. Jericho slingshots over him before hitting a step-up enzuigiri for a nearfall. Jericho kicks him before sending him into the corner for a clothesline. Jericho gets on the apron and gets the crowd going. Jericho goes to the top rope, but Orton hits the ropes to crotch him up there. Orton punches him before climbing the ropes and attempting a superplex. Jericho head-butts him off the ropes before hitting a cross-body block for a nearfall.

Jericho chops the chest before Orton counters with his trademark backbreaker. Orton goes for a hanging DDT, but Jericho gets out and applies the Walls of Jericho. Orton quickly crawls to the bottom rope to break the hold. Jericho charges him, but Orton pulls the top rope down. Jericho quickly gets on the apron, and Orton catches him with a hanging DDT. Orton then slowly walks around the ring before dropping down in position for an RKO. Jericho counters out of the RKO and connects with a Lionsault for a nearfall. Orton reverses a whip to the ropes, misses a clothesline and goes for a dropkick but Jericho blocks it and goes for the Walls. Orton kicks him away but then runs into a Codebreaker attempt. Orton blocks it, holding Jericho up before tossing him into the air only to catch him with a beautiful RKO! Orton hooks the leg and gets the pinfall!

Winner: Randy Orton!

After the match, Orton backs to the corner and thinks about kicking Jericho's head off but Cody Rhodes comes out and attacks Jericho. Rhodes drops Jericho with the Cross Rhodes. Rhodes then turns into an RKO by Orton. Orton posses in the corner afterwards as replays from the match are shown.

Backstage, we see Sheamus warming up when Drew McIntyre and Wade Barrett walk up. Sheamus tells them that he and Reigns made an agreement, that tonight they will settle this alone without any intereferences. He says that he neds to do this on his own tonight. McIntyre says that they respect that but the moment they see the rest of the Shield coming out, they will get out there and all hell is going to break loose.

Paul Heyman comes out. He says that he would like to wish both John Cena and Daniel Bryan good luck tonight, because the winner of tonight's main event will in fact be the actual loser. Then he introduces us to the current, reigning and defending WWE Intercontinental Champion, the Swiss Superman, the King of Swing...Cesaro! Cesaro comes out and along with Heyman they make their way down to the ring. RVD comes out next to a big pop from the crowd.

Intercontinental Championship
Cesaro(c) (with Paul Heyman) vs. Rob Van Dam

The bell rings and here we go. They lock up, and Cesaro applies a waistlock. RVD gets out and takes him down with an arm drag. Cesaro gets to his feet and stares at RVD. Cesaro applies a side headlock, and RVD whips him off. Cesaro hits a shoulder block for a no count. Cesaro quickly applies a side headlock, but RVD whips him off. RVD goes for a leapfrog, but Cesaro counters into a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker for a two count. Cesaro knees him in the midsection and goes to put him in the corner, but RVD kicks him in the face. RVD goes to the top rope and hits a diving thrust kick. RVD then connects with Rolling Thunder, and Cesaro gets out of the ring to recover. RVD does his R-V-D taunt in the ring. Heyman gives Cesaro some advice at ringside. Cesaro then snaps RVD off the top rope. Cesaro punches RVD away, and he starts to work on his shoulder. Cesaro sends him into the ropes for a punch, but RVD hangs on. Cesaro then charges into a back body drop over the top rope. RVD then takes him out with a rolling senton over the top rope. RVD quickly gets on the apron, and he takes Cesaro down with a standing moonsault.

RVD puts him in the ring and hits a slingshot leg drop for a two count. Cesaro quickly comes back with a flapjack into the corner. Cesaro slams RVD off the apron before pulling him to the center of the ring and dropping an elbow for a two count. Cesaro uppercuts him in the corner before sending him into the ropes. RVD backflips over him and goes for a step-over heel kick, but Cesaro counters into a German Suplex attempt. RVD elbow out and hits the ropes, but Cesaro follows and clotheslines him over the top rope. RVD hangs on the apron so Cesaro brings him into the ring with a suplex for a nearfall. Cesaro gets RVD trapped in a chin lock. RVD fights up and tries to elbow out, but Cesaro won’t let go. Cesaro misses a clothesline, and RVD gets a sunset flip for a two count. Cesaro then annihilates him with a double stomp for a nearfall. Cesaro cannot believe it. RVD catches him with an inside cradle for a two count. Cesaro knees him, and RVD rolls him up with the legs for another nearfall. Cesaro kicks him to the corner, and he runs into a boot. RVD goes for a slingshot cross-body block, and Cesaro catches him mid-air with a European Uppercut for a nearfall! Cesaro covers again for another two count. RVD then rolls away from him. Cesaro stalks RVD as he pulls himself up. Cesaro then connects with a European Uppercut for another nearfall. Cesaro hits a trio of deadlift gutwrench suplexes for a nearfall.

Cesaro applies a chin lock and forearms him down. Cesaro sends him to the corner, but RVD slingshots over him. RVD goes for a monkey flip, but Cesaro counters by powering him to the corner. RVD elbows him and goes to the top rope, but Cesaro sweeps the feet. RVD is hung in the tree of woe, and Cesaro kicks away at him. RVD has one leg out, and he kicks Cesaro in the face. RVD up top but Cesaro jumps up and brings RVD down hard with a back superplex. Cesaro signals it's over and goes for the Neutralizer but RVD counters into a roll-up for the upset!

Winner & NEW Intercontinental Champion: Rob Van Dam!

After the match, Heyman slides in the ring as Cesaro is stunned. RVD is handed the Intercontinental title as Heyman screams "NO". RVD ducks a clothesline from Cesaro and levels him with a roundhouse kick to the head. RVD gets in the corner and holds the Intercontinental title up high in the air. We see highlights from the match leading to the finish. RVD heads to the ramp celebrating his seventh Intercontinental title win. Cesaro and Heyman are still stunned back in the ring.

Backstage, Eric Bischoff is celebrating his win over Aaron Stevens along with Kane and the Big Show. Eric's celebration is interrupted by a phone call. Bischoff answers the call and the look on his face quickly changes. Bischoff hangs up and then informs Kane and Big Show that Triple H will be back on Raw tomorrow night.

Paige comes out for the following Submission match. They show a replay of Tamina Snuka viciously assaulting Paige after their match on Monday Night RAW. AJ Lee then applied the Black Widow on Paige to cause further damage. The WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee comes out skipping her way to the ring.

WWE Divas Championship Best of 5 Series - Round Three/Submission Match
AJ Lee(c) vs. Paige

Paige'd shoulder is taped up from the attack on Monday. The bell rings, and Paige chases AJ out of the ring. AJ doesn’t look happy with this situation. AJ gets in the ring, and she quickly runs out again. This time she winds up in front of Paige. Paige forearms AJ in the face, puts her in the ring and hits her with the Thesz press. AJ tries to get out of the ring, but Paige grabs her. AJ quickly snaps the injured arm off the second rope to get away. Paige holds on to her shoulder in pain. AJ asks if she’s ok before elbowing her in the shoulder a few times. AJ applies an arm bar on the mat, but the crowd soon gets behind Paige. Paige fights up and punches out. Paige hits the ropes, and AJ catches her with a roundhouse kick. AJ then hits her with an arm breaker before skipping around the ring. AJ slams Paige down by the hair and works on the arm. AJ uses the ropes to wrench the arm a bit. AJ takes her down with a hammerlock, and the crowd gets into it again. Paige fights up and hits a jawbreaker. Paige comes back with a pair of clotheslines. AJ reverses a whip into the corner, but she runs into a back elbow. Paige goes to the second rope and hits a missile dropkick before getting the crowd pumped up. Paige knees her in the face a few times. AJ hits the Paige Turner out of nowhere. AJ then goes for the PTO but Paige counters out. Paige gets the Black Widow applied. AJ manages to fight out of it and hit a back suplex. AJ misses with a Shining Wizard and Paige goes for the PTO. AJ fights out and locks in the Black Widow. Paige screams in pain as AJ yells at her to tap. Paige has no choice but to tap out.

Winner: AJ Lee!

After the match, AJ laughs as she releases the hold. AJ gets the Divas title and blows a kiss at Paige who favors her injured shoulder. AJ waves "bye bye" to Paige as she skips to the ramp. Cole mentions that if Paige loses the fourth round she loses the Best of 5 Series for good.

A video package runs hyping Sheamus vs. Roman Reigns tonight.

Roman Reigns makes his way down to the ring through the crowd. The Celtic Warrior Sheamus comes out next.

Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus

They circle the ring, and they lock up as the bell rings. Reigns quickly rips at his face before applying a side headlock. Sheamus whips him off, and Reigns takes him down with a shoulder block. Reigns hits the ropes, and he blocks a hip toss from Sheamus. Reigns then drops him with a back suplex for a one count. Reigns shoulders him in the midsection before sending him to the opposite corner. Reigns runs into a boot, and Sheamus begins to punch away at him. Sheamus sends him into the ropes, but he lowers his head and eats a kick. Reigns goes for a suplex but Sheamus counters into a suplex of his own for a two count. Sheamus clubs away at Reigns, but Reigns counters a whip into the corner, and he clotheslines Sheamus down. Reigns punches away at him in the corner before clotheslining him over the top rope. Reigns gets on the apron and Sheamus rips him off. Sheamus then whips Reigns into the steel steps before driving his knee into the head of Reigns. Sheamus gets him back in the ring and hits a slingshot shoulder-block from the apron for a nearfall.

Sheamus now gets Reigns trapped in a chin lock. Reigns punches out and sends him to the corner. Reigns goes for a running splash, but Sheamus sidesteps him and then kicks away at him. Sheamus punches away at him before being stopped by the referee. Reigns hits a running clothesline. Sheamus blocks a 2nd one and connects with the Irish-Curse backbreaker for a nearfall. Sheamus knees him in the back before kicking him and dropping a knee for another two count. Sheamus then applies a chin lock, but Reigns fights up again. Sheamus knees him in the midsection but Reigns then surprises him with a Samoan Drop.

Reigns gets pumped up, and he connects with some right hands. Sheamus reverses a whip, but he misses a clothesline. Reigns then clotheslines him down before splashing him in the corner and hitting an uppercut. Reigns leaves the ring and runs around ringside to connect with a running dropkick to Sheamus' head as he hangs out of the ring. Reigns gets back in the ring and punches the mat before going for the Superman Punch but Sheamus catches him into his shoulders and hits the White Noise. Sheamus calls for the Brogue kick now. Sheamus charges but Reigns catches him with a Superman Punch! Reigns now sets up for a Spear. Reigns charges and Sheamus takes him out with a Brogue kick out of nowhere! Sheamus hooks the leg but Reigns kicks out at 2,5! Sheamus can't believe it. Sheamus gets pumped up and calls for a 2nd Brogue kick. Sheamus goes for it but Reigns catches him with a Spear! Both men are down. Reigns backs into the corner. Sheamus is up and Reigns drills him with a 2nd Spear! Reigns hooks the leg and gets the pinfall!

Winner: Roman Reigns!

After the match, Reigns celebrates in the ring as we see highlights from the match leading to the finish. Back live, Sheamus is up and Reigns offers a handshake. Sheamus shakes Roman's hand and gets out of the ring as we see McIntyre and Barrett looking on from a monitor backstage. Reigns celebrates in the ring afterwards.

A promo for Survivor Series airs.

We get a video vignette for tonight's main event.

Daniel Bryan comes out to a huge crowd reaction. John Cena is out next to a mixed reaction from the audience. The winner of this match will face Brock Lesnar next month at Survivor Series for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

Daniel Bryan vs. John Cena

The bell rings and Cena gets in a quick headlock takedown on Bryan. Bryan fights out quickly. Lock of the hands and Cena trips up Bryan keeping his shoulders on the mat. Bryan gets his shoulders elevated each time avoiding a pinfall. Bryan with a monkey flip, goes for a Yes Lock early and Cena bails. Cena goes back to the headlock takedown on Bryan. Bryan fights back misses a clothesline, Cena goes for a back suplex but Bryan gets on the apron. Cena knocks Bryan off the ring apron sending him flying into the announce table at ringside. At ringside, Bryan sends Cena into the steel steps. Bryan has Cena up on the top of the steps, Cena counters and connects with a suplex on Bryan off the steel steps to the floor. Back in the ring, Cena sends Bryan with force into the corner. Cena with a HUGE tiger powerbomb on Bryan that results in a two count. Bryan fights back with elbows to the head of Cena as the crowd starts chanting "YES" with each strike connecting. Bryan with kicks to the chest repeatedly. Cena walks forward with a big knee to the gut and Bryan hits a big clothesline. Bryan with stiff kicks to the chest of Cena.

Cena ducks the final kick to the head, hits a pair of shoulder blocks followed by a spin-out powerbomb. Huge booing from the crowd as Cena calls for the Five Knuckle Shuffle when Bryan kicks him in the face. Cena is down, grabs Bryan by the legs, gets him back down, Bryan is up and Cena again connects with his spin-out powerbomb. Cena connects with Five Knuckle Shuffle. Bryan counters an early AA attempt and kicks Cena in the face from the corner. Bryan connects with a top rope missile dropkick that results in a two count. Bryan back with more body kicks and yells at Cena to get up. Bryan drops the bad left elbow of Cena off his shoulder. More kicks to the back of Cena by Bryan. Cena trips up Bryan with a drop toe hold, Bryan gets Cena tripped up and then locks the STF on Cena. Cena is pulling himself towards the ropes. Cena gets close. Bryan breaks the hold, picks up Cena on one leg and connects with a german suplex into a bridge for a two count. Bryan hangs on and connects with a second German Suplex for another two count. Cena powers out of a third attempt, Bryan counters and gets the Yes Lock applied. Cena is trying to power out of the submission. Cena is out and on his feet. Bryan jumps on Cena and gets a full body guillotine choke applied dropping down to the mat.

Cena fights to his feet, pushes Bryan into the corner, Bryan hangs on and Cena finally breaks free sending Bryan back first into the corner. Cena with the AA out of nowhere but Bryan kicks out at 2! Loud "YES!" reaction from the crowd. Cena can't believe it. Cena goes up to the top turnbuckle and Bryan cuts him off. Cena then pushes Bryan off. Bryan is back up and connects with a big elbow. Cena again swats Bryan away. Bryan charges in with a flying dropkick to the head of Cena followed by a headbutt. Bryan with a superplex to Cena and hangs on to the top turnbuckle with his legs. Bryan fires himself up and sits back up on the top turnbuckle. Bryan stands up, jumps and connects with the flying headbutt from the top. Bryan with the cover and Cena kicks out after two. Cena quickly rolls out of the ring. Bryan hits the ropes looking for a suicide dive when Cena jumps up and connects with a big elbow to cut him off. Cena goes up top, jumps and connects with his top rope leg drop. Cena with a cover and Bryan again kicks out after two. Cena picks up Bryan and sits him up on the top turnbuckle. Cena sits up on the top turnbuckle and puts Bryan on his shoulders. Bryan starts fighting back dropping elbows over the neck of Cena. Bryan attempts a snap huricanrana but Cena hangs on and drops Bryan down before going for the STF. Cena gets it locked in and Bryan turns over putting Cena partially on his back with one shoulder off the mat. Eventually Bryan counters into the Yes Lock. Cena gets to the ropes breaking free. Bryan with repeated shots in the corner. Cena cuts off Bryan with a huge clothesline exploding from the corner! Cena and Bryan exchanging shots. Both men come off the ropes and catch each other in the air as they meet in the center of the ring. Cena and Bryan are up using each other to stand. Cena slaps Bryan. Bryan slaps Cena back. They exchange repeated slaps. Bryan gets the better of Cena with slaps. Cena cuts off Bryan and gets him up on his shoulders. Bryan with a counter connecting with a big DDT. Bryan is back up top. Bryan jumps, Cena catches Bryan, tosses Bryan to his shoulders, Bryan counters and gets a two count off a small package. Bryan immediately responds with a kick to the head. Bryan starts a loud "YES" chant as he backs to the corner. Bryan connects with the running knee to the face. Bryan hooks the leg and gets the pinfall!

Winner: Daniel Bryan!

After the match, Daniel Bryan takes his time before getting up and celebrating. We get a series of highlights from the match leading to the finish. Cena pushes Bryan during his celebration. Cena shakes hands with Bryan before leaving the ring. Bryan kicks off a loud "YES" chant to end the show.

WWE Survivor Series PPV Results
November 23, 2014
St. Louis, Missouri (Scottrade Center)

"Then. Now. Forever." The WWE Intro leads us to the show.

A video package airs focusing on the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match, Team Cena vs. Team Authority and the return of the Undertaker into the WWE 8 months after the Streak died at WrestleMania XXX.

A graphic opening then hits welcoming us to Survivor Series. We go live to the Scottrade Center where a series of pyro goes off in the entrance area. Michael Cole, JBL and Jerry Lawler welcome us to the show.

The Usos come out to open the night. The Boom Squad (Big E, R-Truth & Kofi Kingston) make their way to the ring for the opening match. The Wild Mid-Cards (Axel, Slater & O'Neil) come out next followed by the WWE Tag Team Champions, the Ascension.

Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match
Team Usos (The Usos & The Boom Squad) vs. Team Ascension (The Ascension & The Wild Mid-Cards)

The bell rings as the Ascension and the Wild Mid-Cards show some miscommunication regarding who is going to start the match on their behalf. Slater ends up demanding to start things off for HIS team. Slater gets a pep talk by O'Neil and Axel only to run into a superkick by Jey Uso! Tag to Jimmy, who connects with a Superfly Splash on Slater for the first elimination of the night!

Heath Slater has been eliminated.

Curtis Axel jumps in and rolls up Jimmy for a close two count. Jimmy with a big elbow to Axel, Kofi Kingston gets the tag and grounds Axeln. Axel stands up and pushes Kingston to the corner. Axel gets in a few shots, counters a catapult, but Kingston gets in a quick shot afterwards. Tag to O'Neil with Axel holding Kingston down. O'Neil with a big boot to Kingston. Tag to Viktor who gets thrown on his back by Kingston quickly. Tag to Jey Uso. Jey drops Viktor, hits an elbow drop and gets a two count after a pinfall. R-Truth is in and Truth and Jey take out Viktor with a double arm drag. Big E gets the tag quickly from R-Truth and Viktor bails. Viktor then slowly returns to the ring and tags in Axel. Axel hits a few elbows on Big E but the big man levels Axel with a big elbow and a suplex for a 2 count. Big E with some shoulder charges to Axel in the corner. Jey gets the tag. Axel catches Jey in the corner and tags in Conor. Jey with a clothesline to Conor in the corner followed by a running bulldog for a 1 count. Jey with a big scoop slam on Conor, he goes up top, but misses a big leg-drop when Conor rolls away. Tag to O'Neil who hits a big forearm and a few kicks to Jey. O'Neil with a catapult on Jey into the second rope for a two count. Viktor gets the tag and we see a double clothesline between the two. Tag to Axel and R-Truth. Truth with some big rights on Axel. Truth with a roll up on Axel for a two count. Truth hits a big dropkick for another two count. Truth with a spinning forearm takedown on Axel, but Axel ducks the Axe Kick and hits the Axehole for the pinfall.

R-Truth has been eliminated.

Kofi Kingston connects with a flying cross-body from the top on Axel for a nearfall. Kingston with a dropkick and forearm takedown on Axel. Kingston hits the Boom-Drop for a nearfall. Axel ducks Trouble in Paradise and tags in O'Neil who grabs Kingston and hits a big elbow leveling Kingston. Tag to Conor who stomps over Kingston's body. Conor with a suplex lift dropping Kingston over the top rope. Conor catches Kingston with a knee to the head attempting a shoulder charge from the ring apron. Conor holds onto Kingston dropping him with a big rope hung neckbreaker for the pinfall.

Kofi Kingston has been eliminated.

Jimmy Uso runs in and begins kicking away at Conor. Jimmy ducks a clothesline and hits a Samoan Drop for a nearfall. Jimmy whips him to the ropes but lowers his head and eats a kick. Tag to Viktor who levels Jimmy with a dropkick followed by a drop toe hold. Viktor drives his knee into the back of Jimmy and taunts. Jimmy is whipped to the corner so he connects with a rebound cross-body for a nearfall. Jimmy hits a pair of clotheslines followed by a side kick to the gut and a neckbreaker for a nearfall. Viktor blocks a suplex and lifts Jimmy to the ring apron. Jimmy kicks Viktor in the head, he goes up top, Viktor rolls to the ring apron, Conor distracts Jimmy and Viktor sends Jimmy off the top crashing to the mat. Viktor hits a cross-body, Jimmy rolls through into a pin but Viktor rolls through into a pin of his own and he grabs the tights to get the three.

Jimmy Uso has been eliminated.

Jey is in and he catches Viktor with a superkick for a close nearfall. Viktor reverses a whip to the corner and runs into a back elbow. Jey then runs into a scoop slam by Viktor. Tag to O'Neil who uses his power sending Jey to the corner. Jey then drop toe holds O'Neil to the corner. Jey hits the running butt-bump into the corner followed by a superkick for a nearfall. Jey hits a leg-drop and he goes up top but he misses a Superfly Splash, however he manages to roll through and get to his feet again. Jey runs into the Clash of the Titus and O'Neil gets the pinfall.

Jey Uso has been eliminated.

Big E is left all alone. Big E hits the ring right away and takes out O'Neil with a running clothesline followed by a splash off the ropes. Big Ending by Big E to eliminate O'Neil.

Titus O'Neil has been eliminated.

Axel goes after Big E now in the corner. Axel tries for the Perfect-Plex but Big E counters into a suplex of his own. Big Ending to Axel and he is gone!

Curtis Axel has been eliminated.

Big E catches Viktor with a big boot as he charged in. Viktor is whipped to the ropes, he holds on and cathes Big E with a back elbow. Viktor goes up top, jumps, Big E catches him with a big clothesline and then drops him with a huge powerslam for a close nearfall. Big E knocks Conor off the apron, Viktor ducks a clothesline, he catches Big E with a kick, attempts a DDT, Big E pushes him away, gets him up for the Big Ending, Conor tags himself in, Viktor slides out of Big E's shoulder and the big guy gets the Fall of Man by the Ascension! Conor hooks the leg and gets it done!

Spoiler:

After the match, the WWE Tag Team Champions celebrate in the ring as we see highlights from the match leading to the last elimination. Back live, the Ascension pose in the ring with their tag team titles.

Backstage Rene Young interviews the WWE World Heavyweight Champion Wade Barrett. Barrett says that tonight he has faith in Randy Orton. He says that he is not expecting Orton to show bias towards him or Dolph Ziggler. He is expecting Randy Orton to call the match down the middle. He says that he is the WWE World Heavyweight Champion for a reason. He needs no help to take care of business. He says that tonight Dolph Ziggler will realize that showing off doesn't make you the face of this company. He will also realize that the future is now and the future is Wade Barrett.

Jack Swagger comes out along with Zeb Colter. Colter cuts a promo on how America used to stand for pride and dignity and now an Irish born brute is the one that represents this country. He says that Jack Swagger is the only one who deserves to be US Champion and then he starts up a "We the People" chant. Cody Rhodes comes out and he does a "we the people" taunt himself mocking the Real Americans. The US Champion Sheamus comes out next to a decent crowd reaction. Sheamus cuts a promo to agree to the fact that Swagger deserves to be the US Champion but he has to get through him to earn it. He then says that if there is one person that should not leave tonight as US Champion that's Cody Rhodes. He says that he will enjoy kicking Cody's head off of his shoulders once again.

United States Championship - Triple Threat Elimination Match
Sheamus(c) vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Jack Swagger (with Zeb Colter)

The bell rings as Sheamus and Swagger quickly take Rhodes down and take turns beating him up. Sheamus holds Rhodes up as Swagger punches him in the midsection. Sheamus forearms him in the face and hits a body shot. Swagger punches him down and Sheamus chokes Rhodes with the knee. They send him to the ropes but Rhodes slides to the outside. Sheamus follows him and punches him at ringside. Sheamus then charges into a drop-toe-hold, sending him into the steel steps. Rhodes gets to the apron and shoulders Swagger in the midsection but is brought back into the ring Rhodes runs into a big belly to back suplex for a nearfall. Swagger clotheslines him down and drags him near the ropes. Swagger chokes him with his boot and then stands on his chest. Swagger gloats before charging him. Rhodes pulls the top rope down and Swagger sails over. Sheamus quickly sneaks up behind Rhodes and rolls him up for a nearfall. Sheamus hits a hammer smash for a nearfall. Sheamus sizes Cody up but misses a Brogue Kick. Rhodes hits the Alabama Slam to Sheamus. Swagger comes in and sends Cody hard to the corner sternum first. Swagger hits a Swagger-Bomb for a nearfall. Sheamus gets on the apron and shoulders Swagger. Sheamus snaps him off the top rope but Swagger quickly comes back with a belly to belly over the top rope! Rhodes comes back with some punches and runs into a clothesline by Swagger for another nearfall. Swagger bounces him off the top rope and kicks away at him. Swagger bounces him in the corner and smashes him on the back. Swagger does it again and goes for a Swagger-Bomb but Cody moves. The crowd is getting into it now as Rhodes goes to the second rope. Rhodes hits a missile dropkick to Swagger for a nearfall. Rhodes goes back up top and Sheamus cuts him off. Sheamus viciously punches him before turning his sights on Swagger. Sheamus punches and knees away at him. Sheamus goes back to Rhodes goes for a superplex but Cody knocks him off the second rope. Rhodes goes for a cross-body but Swagger catches him and hits a fallway-slam for a nearfall. Sheamus punches away at Swagger and knocks him out of the ring. Sheamus goes for the rolling fireman's carry on Rhodes but Cody slides off. Sheamus charges into a boot in the corner. Rhodes hits a tornado DDT for a nearfall. Swagger comes in and goes for the Gutwrench powerbomb but Cody counters out. Rhodes goes for Disaster kick but Swagger blocks it and applies the Patriot Lock. Sheamus looks on and taunts Rhodes as this is an elimination match. Rhodes rolls through sending Swagger to Sheamus who catches him with the Irish Curse backbreaker. Rhodes charges into a back body drop that sends him out of the ring. Sheamus stalks Swagger loking for the Brogue kick but Swagger ducks it and chop blocks Sheamus down before locking in the Patriot Lock. Sheamus struggles to get to the ropes and Rhodes goes for the Disaster kick to Swagger but Swagger ducks it and Sheamus rolls through sending Swagger shoulder first into the steel ring post. Rhodes hits the Disaster kick to Sheamus and then nails Swagger with the Cross Rhodes. Rhodes gets the pinfall on Swagger!

Jack Swagger has been eliminated.

Rhodes stalks Sheamus and goes for another Disaster kick but Sheamus ducks it. Sheamus goes for Brogue kick but Rhodes ducks it and Sheamus hits Swagger instead. Rhodes with the roll-up on Sheamus but Sheamus rolls through and he applies the Cloverleaf submission hold! Rhodes has no choice but to tap out!

Spoiler:

After the match, Sheamus is handed the US Title and he celebrates in the ring as we see highlights from the match leading to the finish. Sheamus still celebrates in the ring as Swagger is helped to the back by Colter.

Backstage, the WWE Divas champion AJ Lee gives a pep talk to her team. She says that tonight it's not about the Total Divas, it's not about their moment to shine it's about AJ winning the Best of 5 Series. She says that this thing has been hunting her for months and it needs to end tonight. She says that whoever pulls out any tricks against her tonight will be punished and never have a decent title match. She says tonight it's all about her, it's all about Team AJ! She demands that the Divas she hand picked to be on her team do what they are supposed to do and don't get eliminated! Alicia Fox tells AJ to shut up because after Paige is gone from the title picture she is the next one in line.

We get a video vignette recaping the Best of 5 Series between AJ and Paige.

The WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee comes out along with her team-mates. The Anti-Diva Paige and her team-mates come out next.

Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match - Best of 5 Series for the WWE Divas Championship/Round 4
Team AJ (AJ Lee, Alicia Fox, Cameron, Summer Rae & Layla) vs. Team Paige (Paige, Natalya, Naomi, Emma & Nikki Bella)

We start with AJ and Paige- both captains. Lock up and AJ goes to work on Paige's arm. Paige flips AJ down quickly. Paige with a dropkick to AJ but AJ brushes it away. Tag to Alicia Fox who shoves AJ off the ring apron. AJ returns and tackles Fox. The rest of Team AJ break it up. Paige rolls up Fox to get the pinfall.

Alicia Fox has been eliminated.

Alicia attacks Paige afterwards and a brawl starts in the ring between the Divas. The babyfaces stand tall in the ring as Team AJ regroups. Cameron is in and Naomi gets the tag from Paige. Cameron and Naomi have a few words and Naomi hits a Thesz press, followed by a series of right hands. Cameron rolls outside to regroup. Back in, Naomi with a head kick to Cameron from the apron, but Cameron with a knee to the ribs, followed by a running boot. Cameron stomps away at Naomi and gains a nearfall. Tag to Summer Rae. Summer talks trash to Naomi, then hits a snap suplex. Split leg drop by Summer for a nearfall. Summer gets a seated double chickenwing applied now as the crowd wills on Naomi. Summer with a knee to the ribs, but Naomi comes back with a wheelbarrow stunner. Naomi with 2 dropkicks, Summer misses a clothesline, Cameron tags in herself and Naomi hits a flipping clothesline to Summer. Naomi catches Cameron coming with the Rear View for the pinfall.

Cameron has been eliminated.

Layla attacks Naomi from behind and hits the Layout for the pinfall.

Naomi has been eliminated.

Emma rushes in with a clothesline to Layla. Emma with a shoulder tackle, then does her wacky dancing before getting a roll-up for a nearfall. Emma follows up with a backslide for another nearfall. Layla comes back with a spinning heel kick for a nearfall. Tag to Summer and she takes control on Emma. Cobra Clutch applied, Emma gets to her feet but Summer drives her back down. Summer misses a clothesline, Emma with a crossbody, followed by a series of clotheslines. Emma gets the DilEmma locked in the corner but breaks it up before the 5 count. Emma goes for the Emma Lock, but Layla hops up on the apron. Distraction allows Summer to roll-up Emma for the three.

Emma has been eliminated.

Nikki Bella comes off the top rope with a missle dropkick to Summer Rae for a nearfall. Summer is whipped to the ropes and AJ blind tags in. Nikki catches Summer with a side kick to the gut and follows up with the Rack Attack. AJ comes in and traps Nikki into the Black Widow. Nikki manages to counter out into the Rack Attack! Nikki gets the pinfall on AJ! AJ Lee is eliminated!

AJ Lee has been eliminated.

Everyone is shocked as Nikki starts a Yes chant. Summer catches Nikki with a spinning wheel kick to the back of the head to eliminate her.

Nikki Bella has been eliminated.

Summer mocks the Yes chant but Natalya comes in and drills Summer with a Discuss clothesline to get the pinfall.

Summer Rae has been eliminated.

It's up to Layla now to save AJ and win the Best of 5 Series for her. Paige and Natalya are left for Team Paige. They lock up, and Natalya wrenches the arm. Layla counters, but Natalya quickly rolls through and sends her into the ropes. Layla quickly rolls her up for a two count. Natalya goes for a Sharpshooter, but Layla gets to the bottom rope. Layla punches her in the face, and Natalya punches her down. Layla sends her to the corner, but Natalya elbows her in the face. Layla then kicks her in the head to knock her out of the ring. The referee begins counting her out, but Natalya gets back in. Layla chokes her on the ropes for a one count. Layla applies a head-scissor submission before turning it to a body scissor. Natalya punches her, but Layla keeps it applied. At ringside, AJ pulls Paige off the apron before slamming her against the barricade. AJ then whips Paige into the steel steps as officials are trying to restrain her. Back in the ring, Natalya powers up and goes for a body slam, but Layla pulls her down by the hair for a two count. Natalya blocks a kick and slams her on her face. Natalya then dropkicks her for a one count. Layla backs her to the corner and kicks her out of the ring. Natalya ducks a clothesline from Layla and slaps Summer Rae who was still at ringside. Natalya then puts Layla in the ring and applies the Sharpshooter. Summer tries to get in the ring and as the ref is distracted, AJ sneaks in the ring and hits Natalya in the head with the Divas title belt! Layla gets the pinfall on Natalya!

Natalya has been eliminated.

We are down to Layla and Paige. Paige still suffering the effects from AJ's attack almost gets counted out but gets into the ring in time. Layla quickly takes her down with a clothesline before hitting an avalanche in the corner. Layla hits a spinning heel kick for a two count. Layla kicks her in the midsection before hitting a neckbreaker. Layla hits a second neckbreaker for a nearfall. AJ is still at ringside barking orders at Layla. Layla whips Paige into the ropes, but she lowers her head and eats a kick. Layla takes her down before throwing her in the corner. Layla throws her down before applying a head-scissor submission. Paige counters with a pinfall attempt. Layla applies a headlock, but Paige punches out. Paige sends her to the corner, but she runs into a boot. Layla goes for a springboard cross-body, but Paige sidesteps her. Paige then applies the PTO. AJ screams at Layla to not tap. AJ tries to distract Paige but Layla taps out.

Spoiler:

After the match, AJ goes crazy at ringside as Paige celebrates in the ring. We get highlights from the match leading to the last elimination. Back live, Paige invites AJ into the ring but AJ heads up to the ramp shaking her head. The score is now 2-2 with only one round remaining.

A promo for WWE TLC on December 14 airs.

Backstage, we see Los Matadores when Fandango walks up. Fandango confuses the two. The Gobbledy Gooker then walks up. They think it is Damien Sandow dressing up. Damien Sandow walks up asking what is going on. It turns out to be John Laurinaitis which annoys everyone.

Backstage, John Cena is with his team. He says he didn't ask to be the captain tonight and if he had his choice he would be getting a shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Title but as long as the Authority have their way not one member of this team will ever have a fair shot. He tells them to follow his lead and Roman Reigns teases that Cena will probably get eliminated before all of them. They get into each other's face and Big Show breaks it up saying that they have to be on the same paige tonight.

"BREAK THE WALLS DOWN"

Chris Jericho makes his way down to the ring for our next contest. Alberto Del Rio comes out next followed by RVD. Paul Heyman comes out and cuts a promo to state that his client Brock Lesnar is a perfect combination of Chris Jericho's charisma, Alberto Del Rio's technical abilities and RVD's athleticism only 10 times bigger. He then says that his other client adds up to strength and power and he is none other than - Jericho interupts Heyman saying "Would you please shut the hell up!" he then asks Heyman to bring his goon out here already. The Intercontinental Champion Cesaro comes out then.

Intercontinental Championship - Fatal 4 Way Elimination Match
Cesaro(c) (with Paul Heyman) vs. Chris Jericho vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. RVD

The rules are that four superstars will compete in the ring at the same time. Superstars are eliminated by pinfall or submission. The match will continue until only one superstar remains and that superstar will be the Intercontinental Champion.

Referee Charles Robinson calls for the bell and this match begins. Cesaro quickly establishes dominance, knocking everyone down with pushes, punches, and kicks. RVD is quickly dumped out of the ring by Cesaro and he right away goes to work on Jericho with an uppercut and a clothesline. Cesaro picks Jericho up and uppercuts him again, putting him against the ropes. Cesaro whips Jericho into the ropes and drops him with a big boot and then quickly pummels Del Rio with a big clothesline. Cesaro kicks Jericho in the head before going back to Del Rio and delivering a sidewalk slam for an early two count. Jericho gets up and walks right into an uppercut. Cesaro bounces Jericho's head off the top turnbuckle and whips him into the opposite corner. Cesaro charges and hits a corner uppercut before throwing Jericho out of the ring right by Del Rio. Cesaro then picks RVD up over his head and throws him over the top rope to the outside on top of Jericho and Del Rio! Cesaro brings Jericho back in the ring, he goes up top but leaps right into a dropkick in mid-air by Y2J. RVD then hits a springboard leg drop on Cesaro and covers for a two and a half count. RVD gets on Jericho with some forearms but has an Irish whip reversed on him and Jericho crushes him with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker for a two count. Del Rio then hits Jericho with a club and whips him into the ropes before catching him with a backbreaker of his own for a nearfall. RVD goes for a hurricanrana on Jericho but Jericho counters into the Wall of Jericho! Jericho wrenches it in until Cesaro grabs him and goes for the Neutralizer but Jericho gets out of it and goes for the Walls of Jericho but Cesaro powers out before Jericho can lock it on! Jericho charges but Cesaro elevates him in the air before catching him coming down with a European uppercut! Cesaro tries to do the same to RVD but RVDcounters into a hurricanrana sending Cesaro to the outside. RVD hits a cross-body off the ropes taking out Cesaro on the floor. In the ring, Jericho ducks a step-up enziguiri from Del Rio and goes for the Lionsault but Del Rio blocks it with his knees. Del Rio hits an arm-breaker and then locks in the Cross-Armbreaker. RVD comes off the top rope with a 5 star Frog-Splash to Del Rio. Cesaro hits the Neutralizer to RVD and covers him the same time that Jericho puts an arm over Del Rio. Robinson makes a double count and we have a double elimination!

RVD has been eliminated.

Alberto Del Rio has been eliminated.

Cesaro now goes after Jericho stomping down on him before hitting a double foot-stomp to the ribs for a nearfall. Cesaro dead-lifts Jericho who counters out into a Walls of Jericho attempt but Cesaro kicks him off. Cesaro charges into a back body drop that sends him to the apron. Jericho hits a springboard dropkick sending Cesaro crashing to the floor outside.  Del Rio returns to the ring and hits an enziguiri to Jericho. Heyman helps up Cesaro and puts him in the ring. Cesaro covers Jericho for a nearfall. Cesaro sends Jericho over the ropes but he lands on the apron and catches Cesaro with a right hand. Jericho goes up top but Cesaro knocks him back to the apron. Cesaro brings Jericho into the ring with a superplex off the 2nd rope! Cesaro gets another nearfall. Cesaro goes for Neutralizer but Jericho counters into the Walls! Cesaro fights his way to the ropes to break it up. Jericho charges into a back elbow, Cesaro goes for the springboard European uppercut but Jericho catches him in mid-air with the Codebreaker! Jericho hooks the leg but Cesaro kicks out at 2,5! Jericho gets the crowd pumped and bodyslams Cesaro down before delivering the Lionsault for a nearfall. Jericho goes for Codebreaker but Cesaro blocks it and strikes with a huge European uppercut. Cesaro goes for the Neutralizer but Jericho counters into a roll-up for a close nearfall. Cesaro catches Jericho with another uppercut and then he hits a springboard European uppercut. Cesaro quickly hits the Neutralizer to get the pinfall.

Spoiler:

After the match, Paul Heyman gets in the ring to hand Cesaro the Intercontinental title. Heyman raises Cesaro's arm as we get highlights from the match leading to the finish. Back live, Cesaro celebrates in the ring with the Intercontinental title as Heyman taunts the crowd.

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon give a pep talk to Team Authority. HHH says that tonight they represent everything that's best for business. They are the biggest, baddest and simply put best team ever assembled. He says that when he looks at Team Authority he sees the Devil's Favorite Demon, he sees the big guy who's hunger is never satisfied and then he sees the Shield. The Shield of the Authority, two man that he hand picked to be the future of the WWE. Then he says that while Rusev is not officially in the Authority he is a strong part of their plans for the future. He says that Rusev has single handendly destroyed Mark Henry and Christian among others. He says that he is looking forward to see John Cena suffering the same fate. Steph then tells Lana that they should go for shopping one of these days.

We get a video vignette highlighting the Miz's invasion to NXT and his claims that NXT is a waste of time.

The Miz comes out to a chorus of boos from the crowd. The NXT Champion Adrian Neville comes out next to a big crowd reaction.

Adrian Neville vs. The Miz

The bell rings as this is a non-title match. The Miz charges into a roundhouse kick by Neville which Neville follows up with a standing moonsault for an early nearfall. Miz crawls to the corner and avoids a charge by Neville. Neville ducks a clothesline and hits a running dropkick to the knee. Neville hits a running forearm in the corner before knocking Miz out of the ring. Neville goes for a corkscrew plancha on the outside but Miz moves out of the way and Neville lands hard on the floor with a big thud! Miz bounces Neville's head against the announce table and then whips him into the steel steps. Miz talks trash before sending Neville back to the ring to get a nearfall. Miz talks more trash and stomps on Neville's leg. Miz gets a leg-lock applied but Neville kicks him away. Miz runs into a back elbow in the corner, Neville goes to the 2nd rope, leaps and Miz catches him with a kick to the leg in mid-air. Miz attacks the knee and locks in a half-boston crab. Neville is able to reach the ropes and break the hold. Miz charges into an elbow, Neville hits a spinning kick to the gut and then a kick to the face. Miz blocks Neville's roundhouse kick and drops his leg down hard. Miz with a running chop block and he taunts the crowd. Miz stomps on Neville's knee and hits a knee-breaker. Miz goes for the Figure 4 Leglock but Neville kicks him away. Neville backs to the corner, Miz charges, Neville gets his boot up but Miz blocks it and kicks Neville's knee. Miz hits his signature corner clothesline before going up top. Neville crotches Miz and hits a frankensteiner off the top rope! Neville hits a running double knee smash in the corner, hits the ropes but runs into a clothesline that turns him upside down. Miz hits a running knee lift but Neville counters the up-coming neckbreaker into a backslide for a nearfall. Miz ducks a roundhouse kick and hits a backbreaker-neckbreaker combo for a nearfall. Miz goes for Skull Crashing Finale but Neville rolls through into a roll-up for a nearfall. Neville hits a dropkick, a pair of clotheslines and then an enziguiri to the back of the head. Miz rolls to the apron and Neville brings him inside the hard way before kicking him in the back for a nearfall. Miz blocks a kick and gets the Figure 4 applied. Neville struggles and manages to reverse the pressure forcing Miz to break the hold. Neville dropkicks Miz out of the ring and then catches him with a suicide dive on the outside. Neville favors his knee as he gets Miz back in the ring. Neville hits a missle dropkick from the top for a nearfall. Neville goes to the apron, he springboards but Miz avoids contact and he goes for SCF but Neville counters out and levels Miz with a roundhouse kick off the skull. Neville drags Miz near the corner and goes up top but Miz crotches him. Miz attempts a superplex but Neville blocks it and knocks Miz off the top. Neville hits the Red Arrow and gets the pinfall.

Spoiler:

After the match, Neville celebrates in the ring with the NXT Title as we see highlights from the match leading to the finish. Neville celebrates in the corner as Miz looks on from the outside.

A promo for WWE 2K15 airs.

We get a video vignette for Team Cena vs. Team Authority

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon come out to present their team. The monster Kane comes out first followed by the human wrecking ball Ryback and then the undefeated Rusev who is accompanied by Lana. The Shield comes out last through the crowd.

The giant Big Show comes out first from the opposing team followed by the world's strongest man Mark Henry and then Captain Charisma Christian. Roman Reigns comes out to a big crowd reception. Captain John Cena comes out last to the usual mixed reaction from the audience.

Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match
Team Cena (John Cena, Roman Reigns, Big Show, Christian & Mark Henry) vs. Team Authority (Kane, Ryback, Rusev & The Shield)

The bell rings and it looks like we are starting things off with Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose. No we are not acttually as Ambrose tags in Rollins. Ryback whispers some advice to Rollins before he begins. Rollins taunts Reigns a few times, but he doesn’t respond instead he just shoves him away. Reigns stares at Rollins as he takes his time. Ambrose gets the tag now. They lock up, and Reigns applies a side headlock. Ambrose whips him off, but Reigns hits a shoulder block. Ambrose gets to his knees and looks bewildered. Ambrose talks a little trash to him about how Reigns is a coward. Ambrose shoves him, and Reigns shoves him down to the mat. Ryback is tagged in, and he says playtime is over. They lock up, and Reigns applies a side headlock. Ryback whips him off, and Reigns hits him with a shoulder block, but Ryback doesn’t go down. Ryback talks some trash, so Reigns clotheslines him down. Reigns punches him to the corner, but Ryback soon turns him and hits some shoulder blocks. Reigns punches him back before having a whip to the corner reversed on him. Reigns quickly bounces out of the corner with a clothesline. Ambrose quickly distracts Reigns, and Ryback hits him in the midsection. Ryback goes for a suplex, but Reigns counters into a suplex of his own. Reigns hits some back elbows and an uppercut. Ambrose comes near him on the apron, and Reigns swats him to ringside. Reigns then hits the ten punches in the corner before knocking Rollins off the apron as well. Ryback then counters into a powerbomb for a nearfall. Ryback goes for a powerslam but Reings counters and hits a Superman Punch. Tag to Cena who lifts Ryback up for an AA and tags in Big Show. Big Show knocks Ryback out with the WMD while he was on Cena's shoulders. Cena then drops Ryback with an AA as Big Show tags in Henry. Henry hits a splash down at Ryback and tags in Christian. Christian hits a Frog-Splash to Ryback to finish the big guy off.

Ryback has been eliminated.

Ambrose rushes in and unloads with right hands and elbows to Christian. Ambrose goes for Dirty Deeds but Christian counters going for Kill-Switch. Rollins gets a cheap-shot on Christian to break it up and Ambrose hits the Dirty Deeds to eliminate Captain Charisma.

Christian has been eliminated.

Mark Henry gets in and Ambrose makes the tag with Kane. The two monsters have a stare down. Kane with an uppercut and a few right hands but Henry shoves him away and catches him with a shoulder block. Henry splashes Kane in the corner and clotheslines him down but misses a splash. Kane hits a DDT for a nearfall and he goes up top. Henry crotches him and gets him off the top into his arms. Rusev blind tags in and then Henry drops Kane with the World's Strongest Slam. Henry then turns into a running super kick by Rusev. Tag to Rollins who in turn tags Ambrose and they hit the Curb Stomp-Dirty Deeds combo on Henry. Ambrose gets the pinfall on the world's strongest man.

Mark Henry has been eliminated.

Big Show gets in and Ambrose tags Rusev in. Big Show talks a little trash before head-butting him down. Big Show shushes the crowd and viciously chops the chest. Big Show laughs at him before punching him in the midsection and repeating the chop. Big Show hits a butt bump before taking a chop block from Rusev. Rusev goes to work on the injured leg with kicks and elbow drops. Rusev continues to drop elbows on the leg before applying a leg lock. Lana happily claps for Rusev at ringside. Big Show uses his leg to pull Rusev flat and kick him in the face. Big Show then takes him down with a sidewalk slam for a nearfall. Big Show calls for Chokeslam but Kane tags himself in. Kane and Big Show grabs each other by the throats. Big Show overpowers Kane but Kane counters the Chokeslam into a big DDT. Kane goes up top and Rollins tags himself in. Big Show catches Kane in mid-air with a Spear but Rollins drops him with the Curb-Stomp! Rollins covers Big Show but the giant powers out at 2! Ambrose gets the tag and he hits the Dirty Deeds for another close call. Tag to Rollins who hits another Curb-Stomp this time getting the pinfall.

Big Show has been eliminated.

Cena storms in and goes after Rollins as its 2-4. Rollins quickly gets out of the ring and holds his ribs in pain. Rollins gets in the ring, and they lock up. Rollins applies a side headlock, but Cena whips him off. Cena leapfrogs him and hits a hip toss. Rollins rolls out of the ring again to recover. Ambrose checks on him and offers some words of encouragement. Rollins gets back in the ring, and he kicks Cena in the midsection before punching him. Cena quickly connects with a right hand to the midsection, and Rollins again gets out of the ring. Cena follows him out and chases him. Cena bounces him off the commentary table and punches him. Ambrose and Kane stop Cena, and Rusev takes him down with a cheap shot. Rusev throws him into the apron before putting him back in the ring. Rollins floors him with a clothesline before connecting with some right hands. Rollins punches him in the corner until the referee backs him up. Rusev punches Cena down as the referee’s back is turned. Reigns has had enough and he goes after everyone on the outside. Cena ducks a Curb-Stomp and hits the AA to Rollins but the referee is distracted with the action outside. Reings tosses Kane over the announce table and clotheslines Ambrose down. Rusev then whips Reigns into the barricade. Back in the ring, Cena gets Rollins in the STF but Ambrose breaks it up. Cena tosses Ambrose out of the ring as Rusev gets the tag from Rollins. Rusev goes after Cena in the corner. Cena fights back but he is unable to get Rusev up for an AA. Rusev hits a German suplex to Cena. Rusev splashes him to the corner and hits a fallaway slam for a nearfall. Rusev goes for what looks to be a Vader-Bomb but Cena drops him off the 2nd rope with a powerbomb. Cena hits a running bulldog followed by a pair of shoulder blocks and the spin-out powerbomb. Cena hits the 5 knuckle shuffle and looks for an AA but Rollins hits a springboard knee to the head of Cena. Rusev levels Cena with a superkick and gets a nearfall. Rusev calls for the Accolade but Cena fights back. Cena manages to overpower Rusev and slip out of the Accolade and lock in the STF! Ambrose and Rollins break it up. Reigns hits a double Spear to Ambrose and Rollins! Kane drags Reigns out of the ring and Chokeslams him through the Spanish announce table! Cena and Rusev now go at it on the outside. Rusev retreats to the ramp and Cena follows him. They end up fighting up on the stage until Rusev shoves Cena against a camera man before heading to the back. Both men are counted out and as a result both are eliminated!

John Cena has been eliminated.

Rusev has been eliminated.

Roman Reigns is all what's left of team Cena and he is out cold at ringside. The remaining members of Team Authority, Ambrose, Rollins and Kane gather in the ring waiting for Reigns to get counted out. HHH and Steph are celebrating on the outside. Reigns manages to get in however at 8. All three men go after him now but Reigns fights them off. Kane with an uppercut to Reigns and he chokes him in the corner. Kane then charges to a boot and Reigns hits a leaping clothesline. Reigns with an uppercut and then he catches Kane with a Samoan Drop. Reigns goes outside, clotheslines Ambrose, ducks Rollins' clothesline and hits the apron dropkick to Kane. Reigns gets in the ring and preps the Superman Punch. Reigns nails it and sets for the Spear. Rollins gets in but gets a Superman Punch as well. Reigns gets grabbed by Kane but counters a Chokeslam attempt, ducks a clothesline and comes off the ropes with a Spear. Reigns eliminates the Demon.

Kane has been eliminated.

Ambrose goes after Reigns now. Reigns ducks a clothesline and uppercuts Ambrose who rebounds off the ropes only to receive a Superman Punch. Reigns goes to Spear Abrose but Rollins storms in and nails the Curb-Stomp to Reigns! Ambrose covers Reigns but only gets a nearfall! Ambrose and Rollins go for the Dirty- Deeds/Curb-Stomp combo but Reigns counters, clotheslines Rollins out of the ring, ducks under Ambrose's clothesline and hits a thunderous Spear! Reigns pins Ambrose.

Dean Ambrose has been eliminated.

HHH blows a gasket on the outside as Rollins is all what's left from team Authority now. Rollins gets on the apron and talks trash. Reigns brings him in the hard way. Rollins ducks a pair of clotheslines before getting out of the ring. Reigns chases him around the ring, and Rollins gets in the ring. Rollins then snaps him off the top rope before getting back into the ring. Reigns gets up and punches him down. Reigns punches him in the corner before hitting a shoulder thrust. Reigns throws him across the ring before punching him in the corner. Reigns hits a short-arm clothesline before attempting a Samoan Drop, but Rollins slides off and leaves the ring. Reigns chases him and grabs his leg as he tries to get into the ring. Reigns rips him out of the ring before driving him into the barricade and the apron. Reigns puts him in the ring and clotheslines him out of the ring. Reigns goes outside and slams him off the steel steps before having a stare down with HHH. Reigns slams Rollins off the commentary table before throwing him back in the ring. Reigns gets back in but after distraction by HHH, Rollins catches him with an enziguiri. Rollins tries to suplex him but Reigns blocks it and hits one of his own. Reigns clotheslines him in the corner and punches him down. Reigns goes outside and goes for the apron dropkick, but Rollins moves. Rollins then dropkicks him off the apron before hitting a suicide dive. Rollins puts him into the ring and covers for a two count. Rollins waits for him to get up, and he goes for a stinger splash, but Reigns moves. Reigns hits a pair of clotheslines before sending him to the corner. Reigns hits a clothesline, but he misses a leaping clothesline. Reigns ducks a spinning heel kick and hits a back suplex side slam for a nearfall. Reigns leaves the ring and hits a running apron dropkick. Reigns hits a Superman Punch. Rollins leapfrogs the Spear and kicks him in the face for a nearfall! Rollins goes to the top rope, but Reigns cuts him off. Reigns goes for a superplex, but Rollins blocks it. Rollins eventually slides off and gets him on his shoulders to hit a turnbuckle powerbomb across the ring for a nearfall. Rollins talks some trash, and goes for the Curb-Stomp but Reigns catches him with a Spear! Reigns hooks the leg but Rollins kicks out! Reigns can't believe it! Even the Authority have a hard time believing it! Reigns gets to the opposite corner now and sets for another Spear. Reigns goes for it but HHH gets in and Reigns Spears the Game! Reigns then back body drops Rollins. As the ref is distracted with getting HHH out, Ambrose sneaks in the ring with a steel chair and smashes it against the back of Reigns! Rollins hits the Curb-Stomp to Reigns and gets the pinfall!

Winner & Sole Survivor: Seth Rollins!

After the match, Ambrose and Rollins celebrate in the ring as Stephanie helps up HHH at ringside. We see highlights from the match leading to the finish. Back live, HHH is helped up by an officialand he shouts at the Shield to "finish it". HHH is escorted to the back by an official and his wife Stephanie. Back in the ring, Ambrose and Rollins get themselves a few steel chairs and they take turns smashing them over the back of Reigns. They hit the Curb-Stomp/Dirty Deeds combo to Reigns on the steel chair! Ambrose and Rollins celebrate in the ring taunting the crowd as they stand over their fallen ex-partner.

Another promo for the TLC PPV airs.

AJ Lee vs. Paige is announced for TLC in the finals of the Best of 5 Series for the WWE Divas Championship.

We get a few highlights from what transpired in the Survivor Series Elimination match between team Cena and team Authority as well as the post-match beating that Roman Reigns recieved at the hands of Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose.

Roman Reigns is helped to the back by officials.

We get a video vignette for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match.



WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Wade Barrett(c) vs. Dolph Ziggler
Special Guest Referee - Randy Orton