RAW opens up with a memorial graphic of “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. The entire WWE locker room plus Vince McMahon, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are out on the stage for the always touching ten-bell salute. Piper’s music hits and the WWE plays a tribute video.
They cut to the ring after the RAW intro and out comes WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins. He takes the mic and says only one person in WWE can slow him down and that person is him. Rollins then gloats about breaking John Cena’s nose. He says he knows Cena is at home but he has a proposition for Cena, that they have have a match at SummerSlam for both the U.S. and World Heavyweight Championships. Rollins goes on to announce a WWE World Heavyweight Title Open Challenge for tonight’s RAW and it will be our first match of the night.
WWE World Heavyweight Title Match:Neville vs. Seth Rollins
JoJo is in the ring with Rollins and asks if this Open Challenge is for real. Rollins says yes but the Authority had two stipulations – his opponent must be under 6 feet tall and under 200 pounds. JoJo then says only El Torito fits that bill and Rollins calls him out. The Los Matadores music hits, but stops and we get the music of Neville instead.
The bell rings and they go at it. Rollins gains the advantage early and works over Neville. After a brief comeback by Neville, Rollins goes to the floor and Neville leaps out onto him. Neville gets Rollins back in the ring and goes for the Red Arrow but Rollins moves. Neville then knocks Rollins over the top and nails a corkscrew moonsault.
Back from commercial and Rollins is in control. Rollins keeps Neville grounded but Neville fights back. Rollins counters and slams Neville for a 2 count. Rollins goes to the top but Neville kicks him on the way down. After more back and forth Neville goes up top for Red Arrow again but Rollins rolls out of the way and nails a monster clothesline. Rollins then goes for the Pedigree but Neville counters for a close 2 count.
Rollins drops Neville and goes to the top. Neville runs up and stops Rollins on the top then hits a standing super hurricanrana. Neville then goes up for Red Arrow and hits it!!! BUT….Somehow Rollins gets his foot on the bottom rope right before the 3 count(probably the closest near fall in WWE history) The crowd chants “one more time” and he goes up for another Red Arrow. Rollins rolls out of the way this time and hits a Pedigree for the win.
Winner: Seth Rollins
Los Matadores and The Lucha Dragons vs. The New Day and The Ascension
They go at it and the Matadores have some quick offense on Kofi. Kofi fights back to allow Viktor to tag in. Viktor ends up pushing Fernando to the floor and they go to commercial.
Back from commercial and we get more back and forth between the teams. They all end up on the floor. Torito stops Woods from getting on the apron but this allows Kofi to hit Trouble In Paradise on Kalisto for the win.
Winners: The New Day and The Ascension
The Bella Twins vs. Charlotte and Becky Lynch
Back from the break and WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella is out with Brie Bella and Alicia Fox. We see a quick sidebar promo with Paige, Charlotte and Becky and they’re now known as the Submission Sorority.
Brie starts off with Becky. They lock up and go to the ropes. They trade holds and Brie takes Becky to the match. After some more back and forth. Becky nails three leg drops and then tags in Charlotte who hits a Ric Flair like knee drop. Nikki tags in and they lock up. Charlotte rolls Nikki up for a failed pin attempt. Charlotte goes for the Figure Eight but Nikki kicks her off. Brie causes a distraction on the apron and Nikki yanks Charlotte down off the second rope. Brie tags in and they double team Charlotte for a 2 count. Charlotte gets up with Brie on her back and hits her with a neckbreaker. Becky tags and unloads on Brie and locks in the Disarm-Her but Brie gets to the bottom rope to break the hold. Nikki pulls Brie to safety. Becky slides out the ring and drops Nikki. Becky then turns around and runs into Brie who drops her to the floor.
Nikki is in control of Becky now. Becky fights back but Nikki drops her for another 2 count. Brie tags in for more double teaming and a near fall.
Brie keeps Becky grounded for a bit and they then collide in the middle of the ring and both go down. Nikki and Charlotte both get tagged in at the same time. Charlotte hits a Flair chop and knocks Brie off the apron. Charlotte then hits a neckbreaker and spear on Nikki and goes for a pin but Brie breaks it up. Becky is in and hits an awesome t-bone suplex on Brie, sending her out to the floor. Nikki hits a spinebuster and then they trade counters. Charlotte locks in the Figure Eight and Nikki taps.
Winners: Becky Lynch and Charlotte
– We see Team BAD backstage. JoJo approaches them for comment. She says it appears Becky, Charlotte and Paige just took control of the Divas division. Team BAD didnt like that much and rips on JoJo. Naomi then issues a challenge to Paige tonight. Naomi adds she’s tired of hearing about Ronda Rousey(So am I) because they are the “baddest women on the planet, not her.”
– The Miz is in the ring for MizTV. He says this is the second most must see show of all-time as Piper’s Pit is #1. Miz names off almost all of the wrestling talk show segments over the years and says none of them would have happened if it weren’t for Piper’s Pit. Miz says he wants Ryback to vacate the Intercontinental Title since he’s unable to defend it due to his nasty staph infection. Miz thinks he should be given the title. Miz then introduces Kevin Owens.
Miz asks why Cesaro has an issue with Owens. Owens says it’s because Cesaro is jealous of him. Owens starts talking about what he’s accomplished but Cesaro interrupts.
Miz says Cesaro is supposed to wait til he’s introduced but he welcomes him anyway. Miz asks if Cesaro came to fight. Cesaro says he just wanted to hear what “Walk Owens Walk” has to say. Owens says Cesaro is jealous of him again because he’s always succeeded where Cesaro has failed. Cesaro calls Owens an embarrassment. Owens stands up and tosses his chair(it did get stuck to his ass which was hilarious). Cesaro laughs at him for the chair getting stuck. Cesaro says he’s good at fighting so if Owens wants to go, they can go. Miz says this is what MizTV is all about and both men tell him to “shut up” and let the men who really know how to fight do it. Owens says he will fight anyone, anytime, for a price, but tonight is not the night. He goes to leave and Cesaro gets a “Walk Owens Walk” chant going. Miz yells at Cesaro and Owens comes back and blindsides both of them. Cesaro turns it around and goes for the Cesaro Swing but escapes and backs up the ramp.
– We come back from a commercial and see Ronda Rousey’s post-fight tribute to Roddy Piper from UFC 190.
Rusev vs. Mark Henry
Rusev starts pounding on the massive Henry and backs him into the corner as these two behemoths square off. Rusev hits a dropkick for a 2 count. Rusev works over Henry and fans start to chant for Lana. Henry comes back and slams Rusev then hits a pair of clotheslines and another big slam for a 2 count. Henry then runs into an elbow in the corner then Rusev nails a superkick. Rusev waits for Henry to get up and hits another superkick for the win.
Winner: Rusev
– After the match, Rusev nails a third superkick on Henry to knock him out of the ring.
Zack Ryder vs. King Barrett
Out comes Zack Ryder. King Barrett comes out next and cuts a brief promo. Barrett strikes first to start the match. Ryder comes flying out of the corner and gets in some brief offense. Barrett drops him with a knee to the gut and Barrett keeps him grounded.
Ryder tries to make a comeback and Barrett runs into knees in the corner. Ryder then hits a missile dropkick and then the Broski Boot. Barrett then drops Ryder on the top turnbuckle and Ryder turns around into the Bullhammer for the win.
Winner: King Barrett
– Paul Heyman is in the ring. He reminds us that The Undertaker picked this fight and we get a video of Taker’s recent return and attack on Brock Lesnar. Heyman calls the Deadman “a submissive little bitch”. Heyman shows us the video from two weeks ago on RAW. Heyman says Taker won’t ever rest in peace knowing he can’t and won’t ever defeat Lesnar. Heyman introduces Lesnar and out he comes.
Heyman says Undertaker came back and forced WWE’s hand for the match at SummerSlam.Heyman says last time Taker needed an ambulance, a hospital and a year off, but this time he will need his last rites for the end of his career. Heyman adds Undertaker will rest in pieces because he’s met his match.
Paige vs. Naomi
Lots of back and forth to start this match. Naomi takes control after Sasha provides a distraction. Naomi works over Paige and fails a pin. Naomi keeps control and drops her knees to Paige for a 2 count. Naomi wraps Paige around the ring post now then slams Paige into the apron and brings her back in for another 2 count. Paige ends up catching Naomi for a fall-away slam and makes a comeback. Naomi misses a crossbody from the top and Paige attempts the PTO but she fights out. Paige finally locks it in for the win.
Winner: Paige
Randy Orton, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Sheamus
Harper starts off with Ambrose and they go at it in the corner. Ambrose unloads with his Sting like chops(which I’ve always found to be weird). Ambrose drops Sheamus on the apron then throws Harper to the floor. Orton and Reigns come in and everyone brawls in the ring until all the heels are sent outside. Ambrose then dives out on all three opponents. After commercial we see Sheamus going at it with Reigns. Reigns drops Sheamus with a huge right hand. Reigns tosses Sheamus to the floor and follows with more offense into the barrier. Sheamus fights back and they trade on the outside. Sheamus sends Reigns into the barrier and they come back in the ring. Harper tags in. Reigns and Harper go back and forth for a bit until Ambrose tags in and hits a dropkick on Harper. Ambrose with more offense in the corner until Harper ends up hitting a dropkick and tagging in Bray Wyatt. Wyatt has some brief offense before being dropped to the mat and we go to commercial again.
Back from the break and Wyatt hits a big clothesline on Ambrose before tagging in Harper, who keeps working over Ambrose. After a brief comeback is thwarted, Ambrose finally tags in Orton as Wyatt also tags in. Orton comes in hot and unloads with a snap powerslam. Orton knocks Sheamus off the apron but is dropped by Wyatt. Orton blocks the modified Rock Bottom and hits a backbreaker. Wyatt goes to the apron but Orton brings him back in and hits the draping DDT. Orton calls for the RKO but Harper runs in and drops him. Ambrose takes Harper to the floor. Ambrose runs and suicide dives but Harper catches him. Ambrose goes for a clothesline but Harper flattens him on the floor with a very clean big boot. Harper is then hit by the Superman punch by Reigns. Sheamus and Reigns tag in.
Reigns nails a Samoan Drop and unloads. He then knocks Sheamus to the floor and hits the Drive By dropkick. Reigns hits another Drive By but this time on Wyatt on the announce table. Wyatt then takes a Superman punch off the apron. Sheamus rolls Reigns up for a near fall and then all hell breaks loose for the hot finish. Orton sneaks up behind Wyatt and hits an RKO for the win.
Winners: Roman Reigns, Randy Orton and Dean Ambrose
The three stand tall as RAW goes off the air.
