WWE Monday Night RAW returns to the Performance Center in Orlando, Fl, for another live empty-arena episode. This 4/27/20 audience-less episode of RAW is action packed as Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins meet up for the contract signing for their Money in the Bank match set for May 10th.
Also announced for tonight’s show, the red brand’s entrants in the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, which includes Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler, and Asuka, clash in a Triple Threat Match.
Featured below are complete results of the April 27th episode of WWE Monday Night RAW from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL written by wrestling-edge.com‘s top female reporter, Jamie Rush. Follow me on Twitter @JamieRush312.
WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS (4/27/2020)
RAW Opening
Commentary team is welcomed as Samoa Joe joins Byron Saxton and Tom Phillips at the broadcaster’s table. The contract signing between Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre is announced, as well as the Triple Threat Match with Asuka, Nia Jax, and Shayna Baszler.
MVP From “VIP Lounge”
VIP starts off, “Welcome, to the only night club in America that’s still open, the WWE Monday Night RAW VIP Lounge!” MVP continues on to explain the importance of the Money in the Bank contract before welcoming his first guest, Rey Mysterio.
Rey Mysterio’s music sounds in the Performance Center as Mysterio makes his way down the ramp and enters the ring, err, “VIP Lounge” alongside MVP. MVP welcomes Mysterio before announcing his next guest, Aleister Black. Black makes his way out as his music sounds in the arena, Black walking through the red ropes.
MVP says, “You don’t strike me as the type of guy that spends much time in the VIP lounge, do me a favor, and don’t break anything.” MVP then announces his third and final guest, Apollo Crews as Crews entrance music sounds. Crews smiles as he makes his way down the ramp and enters the ring alongside Mysterio, Black, and MVP.
MVP asks what the Money in the Bank contract means to him, as Mysterio opens his mouth to speak, MVP responds for him stating he already knows what it means to Mysterio, to submit his legacy and add to his historic career. MVP then looks to Black and states it means a way to heighten his career.
MVP then looks to Crews stating, “You beat me.” Crews begins, “This Money in the Bank match means…” Crews is interrupted as Zelina Vega makes her way to the stage with Austin Theory and Angel Garcia accompanying her out.
Vega begins, “Enough, enough, enough, absolutely nobody in the WWE universe wants to hear what Apollo Crews has to say.” Vega laughs. Vega continues on to state the WWE Universe can’t get enough of the United States Champion, Andrade! Then she announces Angel Garza. Finally, WWE’s fastest rising star, Austin Theory! Vega states nobody compares to her trio.
Vega asks what they’re going to do about the red velvet ropes as Andrade and Garza kick them over as Vega says, “They have to go.” Vega enters the ring with her trio in tow. MVP says where he’s from, that sounds like… Mysterio interrupts, “Let me speak.” Mysterio asks if Vega expects them to just give up their spots at Money in the Bank, just like that? Vega states, “Just like that.” An all out brawl ensues inside the ring. Mysterio, Black, and Crews stand tall in the ring alongside MVP as Vega and her guys finally retreat to ringside, as we head to our first commercial break!
Andrade, Angel Garza, and Austin Theory w/Zelina Vega vs. Aleister Black, Rey Mysterio, and Apollo Crews
We return from commercial break as the bell rings and the match begins. Angel Garza removes his jacket and holds out his hand for a good sportsmanship handshake to Aleister Black. Black walks up and grabs the hand of Garza, then twists the arm of Garza and things are off! Garza counters, twisting Black’s arm behind him, then Black again gains control as he takes Garza to the canvas as the two continue to grapple.
Both men make their way back to their feet, short lived as Black takes down Garza, the two continue to go back and forth, Black keeping control of the match for the most part until Garza finally tags in Austin Theory as Black tags in Apollo Crews. Stalling Suplex by Crews on Theory. Crews gets a cover, Theory kicks out at two. Theory shoves Crews into the corner, Crews powers out and lands a take down on Theory once again.
Crews tags in Rey Mysterio. Mysterio flips Theory into the corner and quickly follows up with a pin attempt, Theory kicks out at two. Theory tags in Garza, the two double team Mysterio, Mysterio lands both superstars in the ropes, Mysterio goes for the 619, but Andrade pulls them out of the ring for the save. Black and Crews run across the ring and flip over the top rope onto Theory and Garza on the outside as we head to commercial break once again!
As we return from commercial break once again, Black is in the corner of the ring, Garza throwing strikes as Garza tags in Theory once again. Theory with a Chokehold as Black struggles back to his feet to break the hold. Theory strikes Black and grabs his neck once again, Theory attempts a cover, Black kicks out. Theory still in control of Black as he continues to throw strikes, landing a kick to the back of Black. Theory getting lots of commentary from his corner.
Theory picks up Black in a Fireman’s Hold, landing Black on the top turnbuckle. Belly to Back Suplex by Theory going into the cover, Black kicks out at two. Theory tags in Garza, Garza lands a few strikes as he holds Black in his corner, Garza then quuickly tags in Andrade. Andrade powers over Black before tagging in Theory. Theory with a Rear Face Lock on Black. Black grapples and struggles his way out of the move, Theory focuses on the ankle of Black.
Theory stomps the leg of Black, following up with a shot to the face. Andrade, Garza, and Theory doing an amazing job of cutting the ring in half. Black sent into the turnbuckle, Theory runs towards Black, Black lands a Back Elbow and follows up with a cover, Theory kicks out. Black with a Kick to the chest of Theory. Mysterio enters with a tag from Black just as Theory tags in Andrade. Mysterio with Phoenix Senton from the top, Andrade with Sunset Flip, Mysterio lands Andrade face first into the canvas.
Garza tags in, Mysterio with a quick take down with a Crossbody. Lots of fast paced action at this point in the match. Garza rips his pants off, throwing them at Mysterio as we head to commercial once again!
We return from commercial break, Andrade and Mysterio still going back and forth in the ring. Andrade lands Mysterio in the corner of the ring, landing several boots to the body and midsection of Mysterio. Mysterio strikes, taking Andrade down. Black and Crews stiring at ringside. Spike DDT by Mysterio, Andrade down, Mysterio inching to his corner, finally getting the tag to Apollo Crews! Crews enters as Andrade makes the tag to Theory.
Crews slams Theory into the corner. Spine Buster by Crews, following up with a Power Slam. Andrade comes in for the save, breaking the pin count as Crews goes for the cover on Theory. Heavy Elbow Strike by Theory. Theory lifts Crews, dropping him neck first on Theory’s knee, followed by a cover. Vega with an early celebration as Theory goes for the cover, somehow Crews kicks out! Vega shouts, “How did he kick out of THAT?!” with anger.
Andrade makes a tag on Theory, Crews unaware of the tag. Knee to the face by Black, onto Theory. Seated Senton by Mysterio onto Garza. Andrade on the hunt on the outside. Crews and Andrade the two legal opponents in the ring. Andrade with a Back Elbow, going for the cover on Crews, Crews kicks out at two. Back to their feet Andrade sets up for Hammerlock DDT, Crews counters, and gets the cover for the win for his team!!
Winner: Apollo Crews, Aleister Black, & Rey Mysterio
Broadcaster’s Table
After the match, we head over to the broadcaster’s table where Byron Saxton, Tom Phillips, and Samoa Joe are standing as they discuss the match and Apollo Crews clearly being ready for Money in the Bank. Phillips states the 25 Year Celebration of Triple H continues here on RAW tonight with the Top 10 Defining Moments of the Cerebral Assassin.
Video Clip – Triple H Moment #10
#10 March 1998 Triple H forms the second version of DX and states he’s got two words for ya…
We then head to commercial break.
Video Clip – Triple H Moment #9
As we return from commercial break #9 March 2015, Wrestlemania, The icon Sting, against Triple H (Arnold Schwarzenegger states, “It’s time to play the game”) DX comes running in, Triple H hitting Sting in the head with a sledge hammer, “the long time rivalry finally put to an end” according to commentators at the event, a look saying otherwise as they closely shake hands in the ring to end the clip.
Backstage Interview
Charly Caruso walks up to Andrade, interrupting an argument between Zelina Vega and Andrade in the hallway backstage. Caruso asks, “What do you think went wrong in that match?” Andrade responds, putting the blame on Garza and Theory, saying they let him down.
Andrade continues on to state Apollo Crews cannot beat him in a Singles Match for the Championship. On that note, Zelina Vega storms off with Andrade.
Backstage (continued)
Apollo Crews laughs as he steps into the frame, stating he couldn’t help but overhear the complaining Andrade “the poor loser” was doing. Crews then states with confidence, he beat Andrade once, he would be happy to show everyone he could do it twice in the same night, stating, “they’re just not ready for me.”
At this point, Andrade walks back up and starts popping off at the mouth at Crews, Crews then slaps Andrade hard across the face. Irate, Vega states Crews thinks he’s a big shot after one lucky match. Vega then confirms Crews will get his match tonight as she storms off with Andrade.
Broadcaster’s Desk
Tom Phillips stands with Samoa Joe and Byron Saxton as he announces the match between Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre will take place at Money in the Bank. Phillips then sends us in to a video highlighting the events and interviews leading up to the contract signing tonight between Rollins and McIntyre.
As the video clip ends, Phillips runs down what’s still to come tonight, with the contract signing and the Women’s Triple-Threat match later tonight. Phillips then adds, “but first, another defining moment in the career of Triple H…” we go to another clip.
Video Clip – Triple H Moment #8
August 1999 – 1st SmackDown Main Event Triple H goes head to head with The Rock, landing The Pedigree on The Rock for the win, high-fiving best friend Shawn Michaels on the ramp to end the clip.
We head to another commercial break.
Video Clip – Triple H Moment #7
July 2000 Triple H backstage with Trish Stratus showing her how to reach between her legs to get out of a move, Stephanie McMahon walking in thinking she saw something a little freakier…
We then head to the Performance Center.
Women’s Triple Threat Match
Asuka vs. Shayna Baszler vs. Nia Jax
As we return to the Performance Center, Asuka is announced as her entrance music sounds in the arena. Asuka wearing her Japanese mask walks down the ramp towards the ring as Phillips sends us to a quick clip of last week’s RAW where Kairi Sane was in a match with Nia Jax and gets thrown into the turnbuckle neck first.
Asuka picks up the mic as we head back to the ring, “Poor Kairi! Two years I fought Niiiaaa Jax!” Asuka laughs, then continues in Japanese, ending with, “Money in the Bank” as she points up to the briefcase above her head. Asuka is interrupted as Nia Jax’s music sounds in the arena. Commentary reminds that Jax has recently returned after a year absence due to injury.
Jax enters the ring with Asuka as Shayna Baszler’s music sounds. Baszler makes her way down the ramp and doesn’t even enter the ring. Baszler yanks Asuka out of the ring beneath the ropes and begins attacking her. Nia Jax makes her way to ringside and throws Baszler into the steel stairs to the ring. Jax then drags Asuka by her hair around the ring. Baszler begins to set up the ladder much like she did last week to injure her opponent after the match.
Baszler is thrown into the ladder, Asuka dominating Baszler until Jax bulldozes Asuka. Jax then lifts the ladder and throws it over the top rope into the ring from outside. Jax then enters the ring as Baszler and Asuka make their way back to their feet. Jax runs at both women taking them down. Jax then points up to the briefcase above her head as Asuka and Shayna Baszler lay injured outside of the ring, looking up at Nia Jax.
Commentary discuss the match set to take place at Money in the Bank, I’m guessing this match just isn’t going to happen tonight? We head to commercial.
Backstage
As we return from commercial break, Lana is talking and hyping Bobby Lashley. Lashley then walks in and tells Lana he would prefer she didn’t accompany him to ringside. Lana looked offended, asking why. Lashley states she’s a distraction, as she’s getting more upset, he says she’s just too beautiful, her eyes, legs, etc… he isn’t able to focus.
Lashley then heads to the stage as Lana is smiling like a giddy little girl as she stands backstage.
Bobby Lashley vs. Denzel Dejournette
Bobby Lashley makes his way down the ramp and enters the ring where Denzel Dejournette is already awaiting Lashley inside the ring. The referee signals for the bell, the bell rings and the match begins.
Lashley and Dejournette go back and forth early on. Lashley thrown into the corner by Dejournette. A shot to the midsection by Lashley. Lashley drives Dejournette into the canvas. Lashley with force, slams Dejournette into the canvas once again. Lashley with a Spear and immediately covers for the win (sans Lana).
Winner: Bobby Lashley
Broadcaster’s Table
Phillips discusses the previous match, adding maybe Lashley needs to go to the ring by himself as he is more focused without Lana shouting and standing in his corner.
Attention is then redirected to Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan and their rivalry since the Riott Squad broke up. They note Riott believes she is the reason for all of Morgan’s success. The match from last Monday’s RAW where Morgan beat Riott is played.
It is then announced that Ruby Riott vs. Liv Morgan is up next after the commercial break!
Broadcaster’s Desk
As we return from commercial break, Tom Phillips sends us into a promo for the WWE2K Battle Grounds video game.
Liv Morgan vs. Ruby Riott
As the video clip for WWE2K Battle Grounds ends, we head back to the Performance Center as Liv Morgan’s entrance music sounds. Morgan makes her way to the stage, then heads down the ramp and enters the ring, awaiting her opponent. Out next, stomping to the ring with anger all over her face, Ruby Riott heads into the ring. The referee signals for the bell, the bell rings and the match begins.
Riott and Morgan run at each other immediately. Riott grabbing the hair of Morgan and shaking her head then slamming Morgan to the canvas. Morgan in the corner, Riott runs at her for a move, Morgan side steps, Riott slams into the turnbuckle. Morgan goes for a Double Foot Stomp, Riott slides out of the way. Unfortuntely both women know each other’s moves.
Riott goes for the Riott Kick, landing as she goes into the cover, Morgan kicks out at two! Riott is stunned as she crawls away from Morgan. Riott grabs Morgan by the hair stating, “You better learn your place.” Morgan attempts to get back to her feet. Riott tells Morgan, “You made me do it, and now here we are.” Riott throws Morgan Morgan catches Riott with Oblivion and the cover for the win, again!
Winner: Liv Morgan
After the Match
A replay is shown of Liv Morgan’s finisher. Byron Saxton then enters the ring, asking Morgan if this is a new chapter in Morgan’s life story. Morgan states she’s still trying to figure out who she is, like a lot of people her age. Morgan ends stating she is confident she will figure out who she is.
We head to commercial break.
Video Clip Triple H Moment #6
June 1997 King of the Ring Tournament Finals HHH lands The Pedigree on Mankind.
Broadcast Table
The commentators run down everything that has happened thus far on RAW, then hype Money in the Bank and the current roster.
Backstage
Nia Jax is removing her wrist wraps as Charly Caruso walks up to her stating many are discussing Jax’s actions tonight. Jax repeats, “My actions? What can you do about my actions? Nothing. What can Asuka do about my actions? Nothing. What can Shayna do about my actions? Nothing. What can anyone do about my actions? Nothing. What can you do about my actions, Char-ly? Don’t answer that. Nothing!” Jax then walks off.
Backstage
The Viking Raiders shoot a promo and discuss the Street Profits always being second best, daring them to be proved wrong, ending by stating, “We want the smoke.”
Video Clip – Triple H Memory #5
November 2019 NXT Invasion led by Triple H heading into Survivor Series, stating, “We. Are. NXT!” in the center of the ring with the NXT line up behind him.
Jinder Mahal vs. Akira Tozawa
As we come back to the Performance Center, Akira Tozawa is announced as his music plays him to the ring. Tozawa waits inside the ring for his opponent. Out next is Jinder Mahal as his music plays him into the ring. The referee signals for the bell, the bell rings and the match begins! An immediate take down by Mahal, Tozawa slammed into the canvas.
Mahal sends Tozawa to the outside of the ring. Mahal tosses Tozawa into the barricade on the outside of the ring. The match is momentarily ringside, Mahal dominating the match up. Mahal throws Tozawa back into the ring as the carnage continues back inside the ring. Mahal lands the Khallas for the three count.
Winner: Jinder Mahal
Backstage Interview
Caruso states she has a quick question for Andrade, Zelina Vega cuts Caruso off and states Caruso will Neeeever ask Andrade a question again, if she has something to ask, it goes through Vega! Vega and Andrade walk towards the stage as Andrade’s match is announced for after the break.
Angel Garza steps out of the shadows and tells Caruso that she is a professional and that he would like to get better acquainted in the near future. Caruso smiles as Garza hands her a flower. We then head to commercial.
Video Clip – Triple H Moment #4
June 2006 Triple H dressed as Vince McMahon exaggerating, “You’re fiiiiiiiirrrrrrrr *breath* eeeerrrrrrree *cough* ed.” Best friend Shawn Michaels bouncing around in a jersey mimicking Shane McMahon.
United States Championship Match
Andrade (w/ Zelina Vega) vs. Apollo Crews
Out first is Andrade accompanied by his manager, Zelina Vega. Andrade’s music plays them down the ramp and into the ring where Andrade awaits his opponent for the second time tonight. A video clip is shown of Crews landing a Power Bomb for the three count pin early tonight on Andrade. The clip ends as Crews enters the ring. Vega pointing to the championship belt Andrade is holding in his corner. Both men are formally announced. The bell rings, the match begins!
Crews heads at Andrade, Andrade attempts a side step, Crews lands Andrade in the corner of the ring. The two separate, then head back at one another, the two grapple. Crews refusing to let go of the wrist of Andrade. Andrade lands a Kick to the midsection of Crews in the center of the ring. Andrade locks his arm around the face of Crews. Crews struggles to break free.
Crews with agility, landing Drop Kick after jumping over Andrade. Andrade heads to the outside. Crews follows Andrade to the outside, the referee begins the count. As the referee gets to four, Crews rolls Andrade back in the ring. Crews closes the distance between himself and Andrade. Vega shouting, “Come on Andrade, you’re the champ, come on!” Andrade lands Crews in the corner of the ring. Andrade attempts to throw Crews into the opposite corner, Crews jumps over Andrade, Andrade lands a Dropkick anyway.
Crews sends Andrade to the outside, as Crews heads to apron, he sets up for the Moonsault, Andrade side-steps. Crews looks to have twisted his knee on the landing as he hops to gain his balance on one leg, Andrade clobbers Crews. Crews lands on the ground as we head to commercial.
Back from commercial, both men are back in the ring. Single Leg Crab by Andrade on Crews, Andrade holding firm as Crews struggles and writhes in pain. Crews breaks free, only to get stomped by Andrade. Andrade relentless in this match. Crews barely moving in the corner of the ring. Andrade goes for Double Knees, Crews counters with Olympic Slam. Crews still clearly in pain with injured knee.
Crews and Andrade trade strikes as they get back to their feet. Crews lands a Big Clothesline as he gains momentum. Crews with an overhead Belly to Belly, Crews shouts as Andrade lands on the canvas. Andrade back up, landing a boot to the face of Crews. Crews dumps Andrade on the mat, Standing Moonsault followed by the cover, Andrade kicks out!
As Vega starts shouting, “Knee! Knee! Knee!” while Crews sits leaning against the bottom turnbuckle in the corner of the ring. Andrade lands the Double Knees on Crews in the corner, followed by the cover. Crews kicks out at two! Crews goes for the Gorilla Press, Andrade counters with a DDT. Both men back to their feet, Andrade setting up for the Hammerlock DDT, Sunset Flip and cover by Andrade, kick out by Crews.
Crews with the Slam, covering Andrade for the two! Crews shouts out in disappointment and pain!! Andrade rolling around in center of the ring. Crews heads to the top, Andrade jumps up to slow him down. The two fight back and forth on the top turnbuckle. Andrade looking for a Superplex, Crews lands a Headbutt then heads to the top, going for the Splash, Andrade rolls out of the way.
Crews lands on the injured knee once again. The referee looking to see if Crews can go on, the referee signals for a stop to the match, therefore the winner is Andrade.
Winner By Referee Stoppage: Andrade
After the Match
A replay of highlights is shown.
Quick Announcement
Once again the contract signing between Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre is announced for later tonight, then we head to commercial break!
Video Clip – Triple H Moment #3
February 2003 Ric Flair, The Game, Batista, and Randy Orton forming Evolution.
Broadcaster’s Desk
Tom Phillips and Byron Saxton take us back to moments ago with the match between Crews and Andrade.
Backstage
Street Profits discuss The Viking Raiders, stating they were putting in work while the Viking Raiders were eating turkey legs doing some carpool karaoke. Ford states they can make jokes, or they can prove them wrong. Ford states he’s free next week, Dawkins concurs, Ford then sets the challenge for next week.
Video Clip
A video clip from WWE 24 documentary showing the rise of The Man Becky Lynch from NXT to now. Lynch winning the RAW and SmackDown Women’s Championships. The first woman to main event Wrestlemania, the first woman to hold both titles.
As the clip ends, Byron Saxton hypes the contract signing, coming up shortly.
Ricochet & Cedric Alexander vs. Ever-Rise (Matt Martel & Chase Parker)
As we come back from commercial break, this tag-team match scheduled for one-fall is announced as Ricochet and Cedric Alexander make their way down the ramp towards the ring as their music sounds in the Performance Center. Ricochet and Alexander enter the ring where awaiting opponents Ever-Rise, consisting of Matt Martel and Chase Parker are standing in their corner already.
The referee signals for the bell. The bell rings and the match begins. Ricochet starts things off with Martel, a little back and forth as Alexander tags himself in. Alexander takes down Martel and goes for a pin attempt, Martel kicks out at two. Parker and Martel in the ring together as Parker tags in. Ricochet is taken down and covered by Parker, Ricochet kicks out immediately.
Several tags back and forth between Martel and Parker. Ricochet sitting in the center of the ring as Parker locks in a Face Lock followed by a boot to the face as Ricochet breaks free. Back Breaker followed by a pin attempt on Ricochet, Ricochet kicks out. Once again Ricochet reaches for the tag. Alexander makes the tag as Martel makes the tag. Both men coming in strong.
Alexander all over the place inside the ring, Alexander lands a Tornado DDT, Ricochet with a Standing Shooting Star for the pin on Martel, Parker breaks the count. Parker tries to surprise Ricochet with a roll up pin, Ricochet kicks out. Alexander and Ricochet with a unique double team move off the top stomping Parker’s face into the canvas, Alexander lands the cove for the three count and the win.
Winner: Ricochet & Cedric Alexander
After the Match
MVP appears on the screen above the stage, congratulating Ricochet and Alexander on their win. He then states who better to re-introduce the tag team duo of Vick and Thorne.
MVP says, “Who better to introduce them than me, your friendly neighborhood MVP.” MVP continues on stating a rematch could be “ballin” between Brendan Vick and Shane Thorne vs. Ricochet and Cedric Alexander.
Quick Announcement
Tom Phillips hypes the contract signing between McIntyre and Rollins for after the break!
Video Clip – Triple H Moment #2
Dressed in camo, Triple H in the April 1998 DX invasion of Dub-ya See Dub-ya!
Backstage
Apollo Crews with ice on his knee as he’s on crutches. Charly Caruso walks up to Crews, apologizing, adding she knows it probably hinders Crews’s plans for the championship. Crews in tears, waves away the mic and hobbles off.
Broadcaster’s Desk
Phillips sets up a video package highlighting the rivalry between Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre after McIntyre was sucker-stomped by Rollins.
We head to our final commercial!
Video Clip Triple H #1
May 2001 Triple H in a match, landing a torn quadracept muscle, eight months later, the crows pops as Triple H returns to Madison Square Garden in January 2002!!!
WWE Contract Signing – Drew McIntyre/Seth Rollins
Jerry “The King” Lawler is announced as he is standing inside the ring where a table and chairs have been set up as a make-shift boardroom/conference room where the contract is to be signed.
Lawler explains that the Money in the Bank match begins on the bottom floor of the WWE headquarters, where they may fight in the elevators, in the gym, or even in Vince McMahon’s office.
Lawler continues to hype the Money in the Bank pay-per-view, stating there will also be a match where Drew McIntyre will defend his championship title against Seth Rollins. Lawler adds that match cannot take place until this contract is signed. With that, Lawler then welcomes first, the competitor, Seth Rollins.
Rollins music sounds in the Performance Center as The Monday Night Messiah makes his way down the ramp and enters the ring, sitting at the table, awaiting his opponent for the upcoming pay-per-view match. Lawler then announces Drew McIntyre who comes out with a big smile on his face, his title over his shoulder. McIntyre makes his way down the ramp and enters the ring where Lawler and Rollins are already sitting in wait.
McIntyre looks to Lawler and states, “You know how these things normally go, and that’s probably what’s going to happen here, so I recommend you skidaddle.” Lawler agrees, thanking McIntyre and then quickly exits the ring. McIntyre then sits, and says “as a matter of fact…” McIntyre then signs. McIntyre tells Rollins to go ahead, this can be done in 20 seconds. Rollins then takes the pen, but stops to give a speech.
Rollins states he didn’t want to do this, he had to. Rollins admits that he stomped McIntyre to get his attention for this match. Rollins says he suffered for the title, Drew doesn’t have to. Rollins adds he doesn’t want what happened to him, to happen to McIntyre, stating that’s Rollins burden to carry, not McIntyre’s. Rollins adds he doesn’t want to crush McIntyre’s dream, but the people have followed Rollins.
Rollins continues on, stating that people need a leader and he can be the light in that darkness. Rollins said he suffered for the title and McIntyre doesn’t have to. “I don’t want you to suffer the way I did,” Rollins said. “I don’t want what happened to me to happen to you. That is my burden to carry, not yours.”
Rollins says he’s willing to take that sacrifice for the greater good, and one day it’ll make sense to Drew, and when that time comes, he will not turn Drew away, he will lead him too.
McIntyre thanks Rollins, stating that was a really passionate speech. McIntyre says things are clear to him now, and he’s sure they’re clear to the people around the world… that Rollins is full of shit. McIntyre asks where Rollins followers are, or where his fans are. McIntyre says Rollins’s brain is warped. McIntyre then states he will not let Rollins win under any circumstances.
#1. Shut your mouth, stop talking. Nobody wants to hear Rollins talk. Backstage, Right Now, Online, possibly even around friends and family. #2. You jumped me, you didn’t finish the job, at MITB, finish the job. GO for the throat, because I will sure as hell go for yours.
Rollins states, “At MITB, the picture will be very clear, and trust me when I tell you, you will b better for it.” Rollins signs, then says, “Have faith in…” McIntyre slams Rollins face into the table. McIntyre flips the table, countdown to a Claymore, as he gets to 1, Murphy pops up out of nowhere, coming to Rollins’s aid.
Rollins looks at Murphy, then hugs him. McIntyre lands a Claymore to Murphy. Rollins quickly exits the ring, leaving Murphy behind. McIntyre asks if he’s the sacrificial lamb, and continues to shout to Rollins as we go to a replay.
Rollins stares down the ramp with anger, McIntyre smiling in the ring looking back….
That’s all folks!
