Stephanie starts off RAW and says it feels like Christmas morning. She says the tension backstage is so thick you can cut it with a knife. Her and Triple H go on to plug the WWE Network and hype up SummerSlam for this Sunday. They announce Reigns vs Harper and Sasha Banks vs Nikki Bella for later. Stephanie announces that Jon Stewart will be hosting this year’s SummerSlam event. Triple H says “The road to SummerSlam starts now” and Orton’s music hits.
Randy Orton and Cesaro vs Sheamus and Kevin Owens
Cesaro and Owens start off but Owens makes a quick tag out. Sheamus and Orton go at it but Sheamus bails out to the floor. After some back and forth Sheamus tags Owens, who stops Orton from tagging and works him over. Orton makes a comeback and tags out. Cesaro stops Owens from tagging and hits a suplex and a big uppercut off the second rope. Owens retreats to the floor and we go to break.
Orton is fighting Sheamus off but Sheamus hits a rolling senton. Owens tags in with the senton for 2. Owens knocks Cesaro off the apron and stomps on Orton. Owens with right hands on Orton now. Sheamus tags in and keeps up the attack on Orton in the corner. After lots of fantastic back and forth Sheamus counters a Neutralizer but eats an uppercut. Orton tag in but Sheamus doesn’t see it. Orton hits the hangman’s DDT on Sheamus. Owens counters the RKO but Orton hits the RKO on Sheamus. Cesaro pulls Owens out of the ring as Orton covers Sheamus for the win.
Winners: Randy Orton and Cesaro
We hear the druid chanting and see The Undertaker talking. He says “when The Reaper calls your name, it’s just over for you.” Taker addresses Brock Lesnar, saying his “name has been called and at SummerSlam, he will never… rest in peace.”
Roman Reigns vs. Luke Harper
Harper and Reigns lock up and break before going to the corner. They trade right hands and Reigns staggers Harper. Harper comes back but Reigns staggers him again. Harper takes Reigns down and applies a headlock. Reigns gets free with shoulders in the corner. Reigns dumps him over the top to the floor and nails the Drive By kick.
Back from the break and Harper is in control of Reigns after hitting a dropkick during the commercial that they showed on replay. Harper hits a Falcon Arrow for a 2 count. Harper slams Reigns and runs over him with a massive boot to the jaw for a 2 count. Reigns makes a comeback and Harper ends up out on the floor. They come in the ring and Harper connects with a kick. They go back and forth and Reigns knocks Harper back out of the ring.
They come back in and Reigns goes for a Samoan Drop but Harper beats him down with elbows to the head. Reigns powers up and hits the Samoan Drop for a 2 count. Reigns ends up on the floor now and Harper goes to suicide dive out but Reigns meets him with a right hand. Reigns comes back in but Harper catches him with a huge Boss Man slam for a 2 count. They trade until Harper nails a superkick. Harper the hits the Liger Bomb for another near fall. Reigns comes back and hits the Superman punch and a spear for the win.
Winner: Roman Reigns
– After the match, Ambrose walks by Wyatt and taunts him on his way into the ring to celebrate with Reigns. Wyatt comes in the ring to check on Harper. The lights go out as Wyatt poses over Harper as he says “Follow the Buzzards”.
Tamina vs. Becky Lynch
Back from the break and Tamina Snuka is in the ring as NXT Women’s Champion Sasha Banks look on from the floor with Naomi. Becky Lynch is out next with Charlotte and Paige.
The lock up and Tamina shoves Becky across the ring. Becky grabs Tamina but gets tossed to the mat again. Tamina with a forearm and a headbutt. Becky slides out of a move and unloads with forearms. Becky ducks clotheslines and hits a crossbody but Tamina catches her with a big slam for a 2 count. We see Team Bella backstage watching the match. Tamina slams Becky and covers for 2. Tamina keeps Becky grounded now.
Tamina with another hard takedown and a 2 count. Tamina mounts Becky with big strikes. Becky finally makes a comeback out of the corner and hits a springboard kick. Becky goes to the top for a missile dropkick and a 2 count. Becky runs into a kick. Becky counters a big slam and rolls Tamina into the Dis-Arm-Her for the win.
Winner: Becky Lynch
Mark Henry vs. Rusev
The lock up and go at it, ending up on the floor. Henry unloads and brings Rusev back in the ring for a slam for a 2 count. Henry keeps control and hits another slam and pin attempt. Rusev goes to the floor to regroup but Henry follows. Rusev takes control and sends Henry into the ring post twice.
Rusev yells at Lana before going back in the ring. He nails the big kick to the face on Henry and locks in The Accolade. Henry looks to fight the hold off but Rusev stomps again and tightens the hold for the win.
Winner: Rusev
– After the match, Rusev and Summer leave the ring but Lana enters the ring and takes her shoes off and yells at Summer to come back. Rusev and Summer stop on the ramp and walk back to the ring. Summer goes in and readies for a fight. Lana slaps her and she goes down. Lana points at Rusev to come in the ring and he goes. Rusev backs Lana towards the rope. Ziggler’s music hits and he rushes to save the day. Ziggler unloads and hits a DDT. Ziggler goes to nail Rusev again but he pulls Summer in the way. Lana drops Summer with a kick to the head. Ziggler thanks her and super kicks Rusev. Summer and Rusev retreat up the ramp as Ziggler’s music hits and he celebrates with Lana.
Ryback vs. The Miz
Big Show is on commentary. Ryback takes it to the corner unloads. Miz comes back and starts to work on Ryback’s leg. Ryback comes back with a big slam and nails a Meathook clothesline but Miz escapes the Shell Shock. Miz comes off the second rope but Ryback catches him and turns it into a vertical suplex hold then hits Shell Shocked for the win.
Winner: Ryback
– Back from the break and Triple H is in the ring with Stephanie McMahon for the “Winner Takes All” match at SummerSlam. Triple H introduces WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins and out he comes.
Triple H and Stephanie introduce Rollins for the contract signing. Rollins cuts a fantastic heel promo and Cena’s music hits. Cena says “the real champ is here” and goes on and says what he’s going to do to Rollins on Sunday will haunt him. Cena says when Rollins loses, Triple H also loses because the current record is held by Triple H’s Mentor, Ric Flair. Cena says he will prove Rollins isn’t the future, he’s just a footnote to a trivia question for Cena’s 16th reign. Cena says he’s going to make Rollins his bitch at SummerSlam signs the contract and walks off as his music hits.
The Prime Time Players and The Lucha Dragons vs. The New Day and Los Matadores
The New Day starts off beating down Sin Cara in their corner as Woods cheers them on.
Titus gets a tag and cleans house. He takes out both Matadores and tosses them across the ring. Woods distracts Titus, allowing the Matadores to hit a Backstabber. Torito takes out Woods on the apron and a big fight breaks out on the floor. Titus tags in Kalisto, who springboards in for the win.
Winners: The Lucha Dragons and The Prime Time Players
Nikki Bella vs Sasha Banks
Nikki takes control for a bit and they lock back up. Nikki takes Sasha down for a pin attempt and then puts her knee to her back. Sasha ends up turning it around and sending Nikki to the floor as we go to break.
Back from commercial and there’s more back and forth. Nikki goes for the Rack Attack but Naomi gets on the apron to provide a distraction. Sasha nails the Bank Statement and Nikki taps out.
Winner: Sasha Banks
Heyman does the introduction and out comes “The Beast” Brock Lesnar to a big pop from his hometown crowd.
Lesnar makes his way out as streamers and confetti fall from the rafters. Lesnar takes a lap around the ring before making his way in. The music stops as fans stand for Lesnar and a “Suplex City” chant starts up. Heyman drops to his knees and praises Lesnar. Heyman then sings his own version of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” for Lesnar. Suddenly the bell tolls and the lights go out. They come back on and Heyman is cowering in fear on the apron. Lesnar looks around and laughs but there is no sign of The Undertaker.
Fans chant “Suplex City” again as Heyman takes the mic. He asks if that’s the best Taker has is some Jedi Mind Tricks. Heyman says Taker can bring God and the Devil to SummerSlam but Lesnar will take all three of them to Suplex City. Heyman goes on but the bell tolls again and the lights go out. This time when they come back on with Undertaker standing in the ring. He hits Lesnar with a low blow and fans boo. We see Heyman watching on from the floor. Undertaker then nails a chokeslam when Brock gets up. Lesnar gets up again and Undertaker nails a Tombstone piledriver.Taker poses over Lesnar as the lights go down and his music hits. Taker makes his exit and stops on the stage to look back at Lesnar recovering in the ring. Taker stops and faces the back before raising his fist in the air as RAW goes off the air.
