Show: RAW
Location: Laredo, TX at the Laredo Energy Arena
Date: September 21st, 2015
Airing Live On The USA Network
Welcome to the WWE Raw pre-show and we are live on the WWE Network. Scott Stanford, Corey Graves and David Otunga hype what we will see tonight which is Dolph Ziggler and The Dudley Boyz vs. The New Day and Rusev. Also, John Cena will be appearing on RAW.
The usual promo code for Shop WWE is shown. There is a recap video of last night’s Night of Champions PPV event.
Highlights of Charlotte winning the Divas Championship from Nikki Bella at Night of Champions is shown. Charlotte then called into the show and talked about the big title win.
The panel talks about Brock Lesnar’s “go to hell” tour and his upcoming match against The Undertaker. Big Show vs. Cesaro was announced.
Yes, sir, we promised you a great main event…”
Welcome to WWE Monday Night Raw, The Wyatt Family walks down to the ring to open the show. Bray Wyatt begins to cut a promo about how he tried to warn Roman reigns with not only his words but actions. He said that Reigns is a fool for trying to outrun his destiny. All of a sudden, Roman Reigns walk down to the ring. Reigns said that it began with him and Wyatt, so it should end tonight. Reigns challenged him to a one on one match. Wyatt turned him down. Reigns said that if Wyatt doesn’t want a match, then they can just have a fight. Luke Harper and Braun Strowman left the ring. Wyatt and Reigns started brawling. Reigns hit a superman punch to Wyatt, but Strowman ran into the ring and attacked Reigns. This led to Dean Ambrose running down to the ring to make the save. Then, Randy Orton ran down to the ring to make the save for Ambrose. Ambrose and Orton hit a drop kick to Strowman. Reigns hit a superman punch to Strowman to knock him out of the ring. Referees run down to the ring to stop the brawl.
A recap video package is shown of Seth Rollins losing the U.S Championship to John Cena, but defeating Sting to retain the WWE Championship.
Seth Rollins is shown outside of The Authority’s office. He enters the office, but Kane is standing there without his mask. He’s corporate Kane. Rollins asked why Kane is here. Kane said that he’s been away since breaking his ankle. Kane is super happy about being back at work. Kane said that Triple H and Stephanie McMahon will be arriving shortly. Kane booked Rollins vs. John Cena for the U.S Championship tonight.
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Six-man tag team match: Neville and the Lucha Dragons vs. Stardust and The Ascension
Sin Cara and Konnor start things off. Konnor sent Cara to the apron but was kicked in the face. Cara went for a spring board, but botched it and fell on his own. Konnor put the boots to him and Victor was tagged in. He hit a powerslam to Cara. Moments later, Sin Cara managed to get the hot tag to Neville. Neville hit a series of kicks to Stardust. Viktor distracted him and Stardust kicked him in the face to send us to break.
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We’re back from break with Neville getting the hot tag to Kalisto. Kalisto kicked Konnor in the face then hit a springboard dive to take out Stardust. Neville took out Stardust with a crossbody. Kalisto hit his finisher to Viktor for the win.
Winners: Neville and the Lucha Dragons.
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Seth Rollins met up with The Authority backstage. Rollins asked them why Kane is back in charge and why he booked him in a match with John Cena. Triple H told him to focus on winning the U.S Championship and they will worry about Kane.
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Singles Match: Ryback vs. Bo Dallas with Kevin Owens on commentary.
Ryback hits several power slams on Bo Dallas. Bo used the top rope to his advantage then hit a clothesline to Ryback. Bo with a big boot for 2. Ryback fought back shortly after, hit the Meathook Clothesline then the Shellshock for the win.
Winner: Owens.
Post-match, Kevin Owens attacked Ryback. However, Ryback reversed an irish whip and hit a big clothesline. Ryback went for the Shellshock, but Owens slipped out of it and walked to the back.
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Ric Flair walks down to the ring. Flair said that he’s had some great times in Laredo, Texas. He thanks, the fans. He said that there are some special times in a wrestling career. He said that proudest moment his life was when his daughter (Charlotte) won the Divas Championship. He welcomed his daughter to the ring. This leads to Team P.C.B walking down to the ring. Charlotte began to cry as she cuts a promo about how grateful she is of him being her father. She said on her road to becoming Divas Champion she has received two best friends. She said that she wanted to be just like Paige when she was in NXT. Paige said that this whole celebration is for Charlotte. Paige that she is the one who started the Divas Revoltion. She said Charlotte sounds like she is being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Paige said that Nikki Bella will get her rematch and beat Charlotte for the Divas Championship. Paige said that there is no Divas Revolution. She shoots on the Divas division and they all know the reason that the Bellas got to where they are now. Paige said that Charlotte got to the point in her career is because of her dad. Charlotte tries to attack Paige, but Becky Lynch held her back. Paige walked to the back Team Bella walks out to the stage. Nikki Bella said that now Charlotte understands what it’s like to be a champion. Everyone turns on the champ. Nikki said that Charlotte is going to lose to Brie Bella. Then when they have their rematch, Charlotte is going to lose too.
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Non-Title Match: Charlotte vs. Brie Bella.
They lock up, Brie Bella hit a shoulder block to Charlotte. Brie missed a clothesline and Charlotte rolled her up for 2. Charlotte with a series of knee strikes to the face of Brie. Charlotte walked into a big boot then Brie landed a missile dropkick for 2. Charlotte reversed a strike and tossed Brie to the apron. They battled to the floor, Brie drives Charlotte into the steel steps. Back in the ring, Brie hit a series of shoulder strikes to the ribs of Charlotte in the corner. Brie worked over the injured left leg of Charlotte. Moments later, Charlotte fought back and took Brie down to lock in the Figure Eight for the win.
Winner: Charlotte
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Singles Match: Sheamus vs. Mark Henry
They lock up, Mark Henry hit a series of clotheslines and Sheamus rolled to the floor to regroup. Sheamus used the top rope to his advantage then landed a series of big chops to the chest of Henry. Sheamus with the Brogue Kick that was botched, so he had to hit a second one for good measure.
Winner: Sheamus
Post-match, Sheamus cut a promo about how he is the WWE Champion and it will become official in just a matter of time.
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The Authority is shown talking to Kane backstage. Triple brought up that Kane showed up at Night of Champions last night. Kane had no clue of what they were talking about. Stephanie McMahon asked for Kane to give his mask back. Kane told her that if she lost it then they would have a very big problem. Kane then got back to being happy and walked out of the room.
Paige is seen talking to Natalya backstage. Natalya said that Paige is not the only Diva who is frustrated at how things are run around WWE. Natalya put her in the place for the way Paige treated Charlotte. Natalya said that she is going to prepare for her match against Naomi later tonight. Natalya said that the only person standing in Paige’s way is herself.
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The New Day cuts a promo prior to the match about saving the tables. Xavier Woods had a bag of parts of the table he went through last night.
Six-Man Tag Team Match: New Day and Rusev vs. Dolph Ziggler and The Dudley Boyz.
Dolph Ziggler and Kofi Kingston start the match off. Ziggler with a clothesline then a monkey flip out of the corner. Devon was tagged in, he hit a power slam then a leg drop for 2. Kingston missed a splash and Devon hit a neck breaker. Bubba and Big E was tagged in. Bubba took him out with a neck breaker to send us to break.
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Big E hit Ziggler with a big clothesline as we come back from break. After the New Day got heat on Ziggler, Dolph would manage to get the hot tag to Bubba. He cleaned house on Big E with a series of clotheslines. Rusev tagged in but ran into a shoulder block. Bubba hit a suplex then tagged in Ziggler, who hit the Whatz up. Ziggler went for a neck breaker but was distracted by Xavier Woods. Rusev hit a super kick to Ziggler for the win.
Winners: New Day and Rusev
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Singles Match: Naomi vs. Natalya
Natalya controlled the majority of the match until Sasha Banks distracted her and she turned right into the Rear View by Naomi for the pin fall.
Winner: Naomi.
Seth Rollins was freaking out backstage to the Authority about what Kane may do to him tonight. Triple H got upset and told him to worry about Cena tonight, not Kane. Rollins walked out of their office shocked.
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Singles Match: Big Show vs. Cesaro
Big Show started throwing haymakers to begin this match. He worked over the ribs of Cesaro. big Show with a hip toss as he begins to taunted the fans at ringside. Cesaro fought back with some supercuts then hit a suplex to the big man. However, Big Show popped up and hit the KO punch for the win.
Winner: Big Show.
Post-match, Big Show cuts a promo about his history with Brock Lesnar. He brought up his win over Lesnar at Survivor Series 2003 for the WWE Championship. He promised that his big ass is not going to suplex city. Big Show said that he is a threat every time he steps into the ring. He will connect with his fist and make Lesnar wish he was in hell. Big Show walks to the back.
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U.S Championship Match: John Cena © vs. Seth Rollins.
They lock, then they got to the standard start to a WWE main event match. Rollins would end up drop-kicking Cena to the floor to send us to break.
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We’re back from break with Cena making his comeback as he hits his five moves of doom. Rollins rolled out of the ring and started walking towards the back. Cena caught up to him and tossed him back into the ring. Cena went to the top rope, but Rollins caught up to him. Cena pushed him off and hit a crossbody for 2. Rollins with a superkick to the face of Cena for a near fall. Rollins locked in the STF, but Cena powered out. Rollins went for the pedigree but blocked. Cena hit a face plant for a near fall. Cena went for the AA but blocked. Rollins went for the pedigree but blocked. Cena went for the AA but blocked. The same to Rollins. Cena went for a drop kick, but caught. Rollins with a powerbomb into a sit-down suplex for a near fall. Rollins went to the top rope, he missed a dive and Cena went for the sTF, which he locked in. Rollins made ti to the bottom rope to break the submission hold. Rollins kicked Cena in the face then went to the top rope. Rollins hit the frog splash for a near fall. Cena rolled through and hit the AA for the win.
Winner and still champ: Cena.
Post-match, Cena walked to the back. Kane appeared on the titantron. Kane told him that there is a lot of people that want his championship and some people that you wouldn’t even imagine. The pyro hit and Kane came through the ring to attack Rollins. Kane then dragged Rollins from under the ring and down to the bottom of the ring. Smoke come from the whole in the ring and the show goes off the air.
That's Gotta Be #DemonKANE!!! And he's come for the World Hvt. Title!! #RAW @WWERollins @KaneWWE pic.twitter.com/eq43v4gofT
— WWE (@WWE) September 22, 2015
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