We go to the ring as a Steel Cage is lowered from the rafters.Randy Orton makes his way out to a pop and enters the cage.
Orton cuts a promo on Seth Rollins and says Rollins gave him no choice. Orton says he's going to break Seth's jaw on Sunday at Extreme Rules so we no longer have to hear him run his mouth. Orton goes on about how he's going to destroy Rollins on Sunday. Music interrupts and out comes WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins with Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble. Rollins speaks from the stage says Orton has anger problems but Orton says he just has a Seth Rollins problem. Rollins talks about how he's the best and says as good as Orton is, he's that much better. Rollins says Orton can say what he wants but Rollins promises Orton will not be leaving on Sunday with the title. Orton cuts him off and gets upset. He says he's going backstage to RKO every son of a b---h he sees and before RAW goes off the air, he will RKO Rollins. Orton says that's a promise and drops the mic as his music hits.
- Still to come, Triple H's Tough Enough announcement.
Dean Ambrose vs. Luke Harper
We go to the ring and out comes Dean Ambrose to a pop. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and out comes Luke Harper with a mic. He doesn't know why Ambrose isn't afraid of him but after tonight he will be. Harper hits the ring and they go at it trading shots. Harper misses an elbow and a clothesline. Ambrose hits a crossbody and more strikes. Ambrose with a forearm in the corner and a bulldog but Harper nails him with a superkick. Harper with strikes to the back of the head.
They end up on the floor as Ambrose sends Harper into the table and the steel steps. Harper counters and throws Ambrose into the crowd. Harper follows and works Ambrose over through the crowd. Ambrose turns it around and fights back over to ringside but runs into a big right hand. The match gets thrown out as they fight up the ramp to the stage. Harper presses Ambrose into the LED boards. Harper goes to powerbomb Ambrose off the stage but it's countered. Harper counters that and tosses Ambrose off the stage but he rolls through. Harper runs to the back and Ambrose goes to chase him but stops on the stage as his music hits.
Result – No Contest
- We see J&J Security escorting Rollins backstage. The Prime Time Players jump out barking, scaring J&J. Titus O'Neil threatens to beat J&J's ass and The PTP run off. Rollins barks at a crew member and threatens to wipe the floor with him. They walk up on Triple H next. Triple H says they look nervous, like there's an RKO around every corner. Rollins says he's not worried. They talk about Orton and Rollins tells Triple H he could use some more security. Triple H reminds him Orton is just one guy and walks off.
#1 Contenders Match: The Lucha Dragons vs. The New Day
We go to the ring and out comes Sin Cara and Kalisto. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and The New Day is out. It will be Big E and Kofi Kingston tonight. "New Day sucks" chants start up as Kofi and Cara begin the match but don't actually get going. We get more chants and Big E tags in as does Kalisto. They finally go at it and Kalisto nails a big kick to the face and then a head scissors. Kalisto kicks the knee out and tags in Cara with a springboard crossbody for 2. We see WWE Tag Team Champions Cesaro and Tyson Kidd backstage watching with Natalya. Kofi comes in and goes at it with Cara now.
Kofi ends up sending Cara to the floor. Xavier Woods argues with him and distracts him, allowing Kofi to send Cara into the announce table and take control. Kofi brings Cara back in and stomps away in the corner. Big E tags in and they keep Cara down with quick tags. Cara counters a move but Big E runs over him with a big clothesline as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Kofi is in control of Sin Cara. Big E comes in and keeps him down in their corner. We see Kidd and Cesaro watching again. Kalisto finally tags in and unloads on Kofi as the crowd pops. Kalisto with a 2 count as Big E breaks the pin. Fans boo Big E as Kalisto takes him down with a kick to the face. Kalisto dumps Kofi and Big E to the floor. Cara tags in and they both climb to the top to get a "lucha" chant going before jumping out onto Kofi and Big E. Kofi runs back in before the 10 count and Cara tries to follow but Xavier Woods holds his leg, preventing him from going in.
Winners by Countout and New #1 Contenders: The New Day
- After the match, Randy Orton runs out and tosses Big E out of the ring. He lays Kofi and Woods out with RKOs. Big E looks to come back in and Orton dares him but he backs off and fans boo. Orton's music hits as he goes to the turnbuckles to pose.
- The announcers hype the WWE Network before going back to commercial.
- Back from the break and we get a look at Big Show & Roman Reigns.
Fandango vs. Curtis Axel
Back from the break and Curtis Axel waits in the ring as Fandango makes his way out to his old theme song. Axel starts doing the dance also. They lock up and go at it with Axel taking control and nailing a dropkick. Axelmania runs wild to a decent pop but Fandango rolls him up for 2. Fandango with a dropkick and a clothesline.
Fandango keeps control and drops Axel again. Fandango goes to the top for the leg drop and gets the win.
Winner: Fandango
- After the match, Fandango's most recent theme hits and he looks confused. He exits the ring and they finally play his old theme song and he dances with fans at ringside.
Triple H comes to the ring and says last year The Authority was at a crossroads, and they were looking for the face of WWE. He says they should agree that Seth Rollins is taking that mantle, but now it’s time to find the next Seth Rollins. HHH talks about Tough Enough returning, then Kane comes out and tells HHH he’s been trying to get a hold of him. Rollins storms out and calls Kane a coward, then they bicker and HHH says that’s enough. HHH vouches for Kane and says he is making him ‘Guardian of the Gate’ at Extreme Rules, and he says if anyone wants to get involved in the steel cage match this Sunday. Rollins says he can’t believe Kane is being rewarded, but HHH tells them to get on the same page, and Rollins reluctantly shakes Kane’s hand.
Naomi vs Brie Bella
Naomi knees Brie a few times and knocks her outside, then we see Naomi scoop slam Brie and stomp her. Naomi applies a headlock but Brie comes back with some clotheslines, then she stomps Naomi and dropkicks her. Naomi slams her into the turnbuckles but misses a crossbody, then Brie picks her up but Naomi slaps her and hits a Rear View for the win.
Winner – Naomi
Roman Reigns comes out and says he wants to fight and demands Big Show gets out there, but Bo Dallas cuts him off. Bo Dallas references Yoda from Star Wars, then talks about how Reigns needs to pick himself up and just Bo-lieve! Reigns Superman punches him and spears him, then he says Big Show has no guts and won’t meet him in this ring. He says Show has no choice on Sunday, but he will be the last man standing, and you can bo-lieve that!
Sheamus vs Zack Ryder
Sheamus tells the ref and rings the bell, then he Brogue Kicks Zack and says he could make the cover right now. He says there’s no fun in that and Zack deserves more than a five second match, and he stomps him in the corner. Sheamus knees Zack a few times and sets him on the turnbuckles, then he knees him a few times and knocks him outside. Sheamus whips him over the ropes and Brogue Kicks him on the floor. He continues to taunt Zack and the New York crowd, then he calls for another Brogue but Dolph Ziggler runs out and hits Sheamus with a Zig Zag.
Winner (by disqualification) – Sheamus
John Cena comes out and cuts a promo about how he’s going to kick Rusev’s ass on Sunday, but that doesn’t mean he’s not fighting tonight.
United States ChampionshipKane vs John Cena (c)
Kane kicks Cena in the face and hits a few suplexes, then Cena comes back with a few strikes and calls for an Attitude Adjustment. Kane counters and hits a chokeslam for two, then he calls for a Tombstone but Cena hits an AA for the win.
Winner – John Cena
Damien Mizdow (w/ Summer Rae) vs The Miz
Miz goes for a few near falls before stomping Sandow in the corner, then Sandow hits a breaker combo and a swinging DDT for two. Sandow goes for a Skull Crushing Finale but Miz drops down and gets a near fall, then he kicks Sandow in the face and goes for another SCF. Sandow escapes, then Summer rakes Sandow eyes behind the ref’s back and Miz hits a SCF for the win.
Winner – The Miz
Miz tries to brag about his win, but Randy Orton runs out and RKOs him.
Ryback vs Adam Rose
Ryback slams Rose in the corner a few times, then Rose knees him in the face and hits a dropkick. Rose throws a few elbows and applies a sleeperhold, but Ryback breaks it and hits a Meathook and Shell Shocked for the win.
Winner – Ryback
Renee Young is shown with Kane backstage, and she talks to him about a bunch of stuff Seth Rollins was heard saying about him. He storms into the office and screams at Rollins, but Rollins says he’s sorry and they make up. Rollins ends up leaving with Mercury and Noble, and Randy Orton walks into the picture and smirks as Rollins is down the hallway.
Dolph Ziggler vs Seth Rollins
Rollins works to keep Dolph grounded but Dolph comes back with a superkick, then Sheamus runs out and distracts Dolph. Rollins uses the distraction to hit a buckle bomb and a swinging DDT variation for the win.
Winner – Seth Rollins
Rollins starts to brag about winning when Triple H cuts him off, and puts him over the winner this Sunday. Rollins says he wants to finish his thoughts, and he proved himself now and he will prove this is his WWE on Sunday. Kane cuts him off and heads to the ring, but Mercury and Noble try and reason with him. The cage starts lowering as Kane is on the ramp, but Rollins doesn’t see Randy Orton sneak into the cage. Rollins tries to climb the cage and escape, but Orton pulls him off the cage and drops him with a big RKO, which looks to please Kane.
WWE RAW Results (4/20) New Tag Title Contenders, Orton All Over The Show, No Bryan
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