RAW Live Coverage and Discussion - March 10th, 2014

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WWE Raw Pre-Show (From The WWE Network)

The panel this week is Josh Mathews, Booker T, Jimmy Hart and Alex Riley. Hart said it’s great to be back in Memphis and he’s grateful to be back with WWE.

They announced Daniel Bryan & Big Show vs. WWE World Heavyweight champion Randy Orton & Batista for tonight.

They discussed Hulk Hogan's announcement. Renee Young was in the parking garage hoping to get a word from Hogan when he arrives.

The panel discussed Undertaker coming to Raw to respond to Brock Lesnar.

They discussed Lesnar’s chances of ending the streak as Alberto Del Rio headed to the ring for a bout against Sin Cara. Jimmy Hart was asked how much of a role Paul Heyman will play at Wrestlemania Hart said that Heyman’s meal ticket is Lesnar.

They began discussing the Sheamus vs. Christian feud. They will be facing off tonight with the audience deciding on the stip – Memphis Street Fight, Falls Count Anywhere or a Best of Three Falls bout.

They went to Sin Cara vs. Alberto Del Rio. Rio worked over Cara and covered him for a two count as a “We want Ziggler” chant was heard. ADR drilled Cara into the turnbuckles. He charged but Cara nailed him with an elbow and went for a tornado DDT.

They discussed the issues between John Cena and The Wyatt Family and previewed Cena vs. Eric Rowan later tonight.

Del Rio scored the win.

They aired a video piece on Daniel Bryan’s issues with Triple H, followed by Triple H’s claim on Main Event that he is not afraid of Daniel Bryan. The panel discussed the situation. Hart warned Bryan not to push HHH too far, because he could end up fired.

They began previewing all the matches and appearances announced for tonight. Behind the panel, the announcers for Raw began making their way to the ring. Jerry Lawler received a nice ovation in his hometown.

They went off the air with Hulk Hogan heading to the ring.

RAW Results - 10th March 2014
Announcers - Jerry "The King" Lawler, JBL, Michael Cole

We are in Memphis, Tennessee and your announcers are John ‘On the banks of the Mighty Mississippi’ Layfield, Michael ‘Check out the early Smackdowns’ Cole, and Jerry ‘Finally, the Jerry has come home’ Lawler.

Justin Roberts introduces Hulk Hogan and he makes his way to the ring.

Hogan tells the Mempho-Hulkamaniacs something. His last two weeks have been off the chain. Everyone has been welcoming him back to the WWE Universe. He keeps watching the WWE Network and he gets a chance to relive some of his greatest Wrestlemania matches against the Ultimate Warrior, Randy Savage, and Andre the Giant.

He says that he keeps getting amped up watching that match and when he pressed that giant over his head in front of 93,000 people at Wrestlemania and slammed him through the mat, it gets crazier. When he gets the goosebumps, he feels like he can pull the bumper off a truck. Hogan says that he came up with a historic idea.

To celebrate 30 years of Wrestlemania and in honor of one of the greatest wrestlers, there will be a 30 man over the top rope Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. The winner will earn the Andre the Giant Memorial Trophy.

Hogan asks whatcha gonna do when the memory of Andre the Giant runs wild through you at Wrestlemania.

John Cena’s music plays and he makes his way to the ring.

Cena says that he likes to be in the ring in front of a crowd like this because of their energy. Tonight it is for a selfish reason. He sees a sign that says Hogan Still Rules. John says that it is good to see Hogan home and he says that it is true.

The man who was front and center when Wrestlemania began is back where he belongs. It is unbelievable to have Hulkamania back. John says that Hogan has started a new tradition tonight. John says that Wrestlemania III was his favorite moment to watch when Hogan beat Andre. John says that he was going berserk trying to rip off his shirt and show off his smaller than 24 inch pythons. He knew that Hulkamania would live forever.

When Hulk Hogan sets up a Battle Royal to pay tribute to Andre. John says that he is going to enter his name in the battle royal.

The Wyatts appear on the TitanTron and Bray says that they are here.

Bray says that he has always been intrigued in pride. It is his favorite sin. It blinds men, even those who are immortal. Eat your vitamins and say your prayers while bowing at the temple of Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect.

They are both liars and they prey upon the weak and give them hope. Hope is dead . . . as well as his legacy. He tells John that he sees it in his eyes. How can you get something that you cannot comprehend. He will lay it out for Bray.

If you look up at him, you will see a friend. If you look down at him, you will see an enemy. If you look at him square in the eye, you will see a God.

Cena asks Bray if he listens to what he says. He does not see a God, he sees a homeless guy wasting away in Margaritaville. He did not find a shaker of salt, he found two goons and a chair from Cracker Barrel. He tells Bray to come out and prove it.

John says that he may not make it to the Battle Royal, he makes a challenge to Bray Wyatt for a match at Wrestlemania. He tells Bray that he hopes he accepts because Bray will get the ass whipping of a lifetime.

Bray says that it is always fun and games with John until it is John who is caught in the spider’s web.

The Wyatts get closer to the ring and Hogan and Cena hold their ground.

We go to commercial.

Match Number One: John Cena (with Hulk Hogan) versus Erick Rowan (with Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper)

Cena with punches as the match is joined in progress. Rowan with a clothesline to Cena. Rowan works on the leg and gets a near fall. Rowan with the double atomic noogie. Cena escapes but Rowan with a knee to the midsection and a pump handle back breaker for a near fall. Rowan with an elbow drop and kick. Rowan punches Cena in the head. Rowan misses an elbow drop.

Cena with a punch and kick. Rowan catches Cena on a cross body attempt and Rowan with a fallaway slam. Rowan with a splash in the corner for a near fall. Rowan misses a charge into the corner. Rowan puts Cena in a bear hug and he rag dolls Cena. Rowan with a power slam. Cena avoids a slam attempt and Cena gets the three count with a rollup.

Winner: John Cena

Rowan and Harper get on the apron with Hogan and Cena in the ring. Wyatt calls them back.

Hogan and Cena pose in the ring.

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are walking in the back as we go to commercial.

Rowan and Harper get on the apron with Hogan and Cena in the ring. Wyatt calls them back.

Hogan and Cena pose in the ring.

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are walking in the back as we go to commercial.

We are back with a WWE Rewind of the end of Raw when Daniel Bryan kicked Triple H in the head.

Stephanie McMahon says that last week Daniel Bryan attacked her husband but then he suffered the consequences and was given a Pedigree. Those actions are grounds for immediate termination. Stephanie makes an apology because that is what is best for business. There is value in the Daniel Bryan brand, but not as much as A+ brands like Batista, Randy Orton, and Triple H.

There is a niche following. They will not fire Daniel Bryan if he publicly apologizes to them. It is time that Daniel Bryan admits that he is wrong. He has to admit that he is not man enough to be in the ring with Triple H. Not now or at Wrestlemania 30. Hunter is above Daniel Bryan, professionally and literally. If he does that, we can move forward, but if not, there will be serious consequences.

The New Age Outlaws come out and make their way to the announce table for the next match involving the Usos.

We go to commercial.

Match Number Two: Ryback and Curtis Axel versus Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso in a Non Title Match

Jimmy and Ryback start things off and Jimmy with chops. Ryback misses a punch and Jimmy with chops. Ryback with a side head lock and Jimmy with an arm drag into an arm bar. Axel tags in and Jimmy with an uppercut. Jimmy with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Axel sends Jimmy into the ropes and he lands awkwardly and goes to the floor. Ryback tags in and sends Jimmy back into the ring. Ryback with a splash for a near fall.

Ryback with a suplex and Axel tags in. Axel with a forearm and reverse chin lock. Axel keeps Jimmy from making the tag and he tries for a belly-to-back suplex but Jey is tagged in. Jey drops Axel on the top rope and he hits a clothesline and kicks Axel in the back of the leg. Jey knocks Ryback off the apron.

Jey with a Samoan drop to Axel and then he hits the running butt splash, ducking under a clothesline. Jey with a super kick to Ryback and then one to Axel. Jey with a plancha and he tags in Jimmy. Jimmy with a superfly splash for the three count.

Winners: Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso

Kane is in the office and he has something to say to The Shield. Last week on Raw, you lost to the Wyatt Family again. The first time was because Dean abandoned his teammates. Then Seth did it on Raw. On Smackdown, they aired their dirty laundry in an unprofessional manner.

Kane says that he is going to light a fire under the three of them to see if they are still a valuable asset or if they are disposable. The first crack took place when Seth and Roman lost the tag titles to the Rhodes Brothers. They will get to exorcise their demons to face them again.

Seth asks if it is about them or is Kane trying to deflect the fact that he lost to Daniel Bryan. Dean points out that it happened again. Seth reminds Kane that he was knocked out on Smackdown thanks to Big Show.

Dean says that they will step up like they always do and they will exorcise their demon.

Reigns says that they will get rid of any demon that gets in their way.

We go to commercial.

Match Number Three: Big E versus Jack Swagger ( with Zeb Colter and Cesaro)

They lock up and Swagger with shoulders and punches in the corner. Swagger with knees to Big E. Big E with an Irish whip and shoulder in the corner. Big E with another Irish whip and another running shoulder. Big E punches Swagger in the corner but Swagger with a slam. Swagger with a clothesline for a near fall. Swagger traps the arms while we find out that Big E Langston will be in the battle royal as well.

Swagger with a big boot for a near fall. Swagger punches Big E followed by a kick to the chest. Big E with clotheslines followed by a belly-to-belly suplex after ducking Swagger’s clothesline attempt. Swagger with a shoulder to the knee when Big E sets for the Ultimate Warrior splash. Swagger chokes Big E in the ropes.

Cesaro refuses to interfere and that allows Big E to get the three count with a rollup.

Winner: Big E

After the match, Swagger and Cesaro argue over what Cesaro did not do. Colter yells at both of them and he wants to know if they are listening to. Colter throws his vest down and he wants them to shake hands. Eventually they shake hands but Cesaro grips a little harder than Swagger would have hoped.

We go to commercial.

We are back and it is time for the Undertaker.

Paul Heyman appears on the stage before Taker can talk. Paul apologizes if his presence has interrupted Taker’s train of thought. Paul introduces himself to Taker. He reminds Taker that he is the advocate for Taker’s opponent at Wrestlemania. He advocates the position that Undertaker preserve the greatest streak in sports, in entertainment, in sports entertainment. So many people casually throw out the number 21-0 around to the point where it trivializes the magnitude of his historic accomplishment.

Paul wants to put this in historical perspective. Mr. Wrestlemania himself, Shawn Michaels never won two Wrestlemania matches in a row. Triple H got to two, but never won three in a row. Hulk Hogan won three in a row, but never won four in a row. Steve Austin had a streak of four, but never got to five. The same could be said for John Cena. He won four in a row.

Paul says the biggest names in the history of WWE, but the Undertaker has had 21 consecutive victories in 21 Wrestlemania matches. That is one when a man becomes a myth. It is when a myth becomes a legend. It is when a legend becomes a diety of biblical proportions. That is why he is asking The Undertaker not to enter in the ring with Brock Lesnar.

The people worship Taker and the legend. Paul says that after being up close at last year’s Wrestlemania, he worships Taker and the streak. Brock will tarnish the hope of 22-0. Brock is stepping into the unknown because there is nothing like fighting the Undertaker at Wrestlemania. It is not an unknown that Brock does not have to fear. It is an unknown that Taker needs to fear. If Taker walks into the ring with Brock at Wrestlemania, the streak will be conquered by BROCK LESNAR.

Undertaker says that since Paul is Brock’s messenger boy, he tells Paul to tell Brock that the fear of death is much worse than the death itself. The fear of the unknown is the greatest fear of all. Taker tells Paul to tell his client, Brock Lesnar, if he shows up in New Orleans at Wrestlemania, he will REST . . . IN . . . PEACE

We go to commercial.

We are back and Dean Ambrose will face Mark Henry for the United States Title while Natalya will face AJ Lee for the Divas Title on Main Event.

Match Number Four: Goldust and Cody Rhodes versus Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins (with Dean Ambrose)

Rollins and Cody start things off and they lock up. Rollins backs Rhodes into the corner and Rollins with a forearm and punch. Rollins kicks Rhodes in the corner. Rollins with a front face lock and he tries for a suplex but Cody blocks it and hits a delayed gourdbuster. Rhodes gets a near fall.

Goldust tags in and he punches Rollins in the midsection. Goldust with a snap mare and forearm to Rollins. Rollins with an elbow in the corner followed by a punch. Goldust with an Irish whip and back body drop for a near fall. Rhodes tags in and he goes up top with a punch to Rollins. Rhodes with a hard Irish whip and then he pulls Rollins up but he lands on his feet and he sends Cody into the turnbuckles with a flatliner.

Rollins kicks Rhodes in the corner and he tags in Reigns. Reigns with a punch and he gets a near fall. Reigns with more punches to the midsection. Reigns runs his forearm across Cody’s forehead and then he hits Cody with a palm thrust to the temple. Rollins tags in and he snap mares Cody and connects with a knee drop and gets a near fall.

Rollins with a front face lock and Reigns tags in. Reigns with an Irish whip but Cody moves when Reigns tries for a splash into the corner. Goldust tags in and he connects with a few clotheslines followed by a drop down uppercut. Goldust with a spinebuster to Reigns for a near fall.

Reigns with an Irish whip but Goldust with an elbow and back heel kick to Rollins. Goldust with a cross body to Rollins and Ambrose. Reigns goes to the floor when Goldust drops down. Goldust with a back body drop that sends Rollins over the top rope to the floor. Goldust with a cannonball off the apron while Cody hits a double jump cross body.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Goldust tries for a suplex on Reigns but Reigns blocks it and he hits a suplex. We see footage of Reigns hitting a Samoan drop on Goldust during the commercial break. Reigns with an uppercut to Goldust. Rollins tags in and he snap mares Goldust and applies a reverse chin lock. Rollins with an Irish whip and running forearm into the corner.

Reigns tags in and hits the running drop kick from the floor. Goldust with punches, but Reigns stops him with an elbow. Rollins tags in and he connects with a short arm clothesline and he gets a near fall. Goldust punches Rollins but Rollins with an enzuigiri. Reigns tags in and he sends Goldust into the turnbuckles and he head butts Goldust. Reigns with a clothesline into the corner. Goldust with a power slam to Reigns and both men are down.

Rollins tags in and he Goldust kicks Rollins away and Rhodes tags in and he punches Rollins. Rollins with an Irish whip and Cody floats over for a sunset flip and a near fall. Rhodes with drop down uppercut. Rhodes with Beautiful Disaster to Reigns and then he hits the moonsault on Rollins for a near fall.

Rhodes blocks a kick and he punches Rollins. Cody sets for the musclebuster and he hits it. Reigns breaks up the cover and Goldust drop kicks Reigns out of the ring. Rollins takes care of Goldust. Reigns spears Goldust and Rhodes sends Reigns to the floor. Rollins with a snap mare to counter CrossRhodes. Rollins counters Beautiful Disaster and turns it into a Buckle Bomb followed by Black Out for the three count.

Winners: Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns

We go to commercial.

We are back with the Slam of the Week: Natalya making AJ Lee tap out to the Sharpshooter on Smackdown.

Match Number Five: Nikki Bella and Brie Bella versus Tamina Snuka and AJ Lee

Nikki and Tamina start things off and they lock up. Nikki with a clean break but Tamina pushes Nikki a few times. Nikki with forearms. Nikki with a waist lock but Tamina with an elbow. Nikki with a kick and wrist lock. Brie tags in and Nikki with an elbow and Brie with a knee to the head. AJ distracts Brie and Tamina with a super kick that sends Brie to the floor.

Tamina goes to the floor and she throws her vest at Brie before sending her back into the ring. Tamina with a kick and she gets a near fall. Tamina with a rear chin lock. Tamina with head butts to Brie including a jumping head butt.

AJ tags in and AJ with a spinning heel kick for a near fall. AJ stops Brie from making the tag and she Irish whips Brie. Brie with an elbow and forearm. AJ with a kick and then a guillotine choke. AJ with a sunset flip but Brie rolls through and hits a drop kick.

Nikki tags in and hits a clothesline followed by a drop kick. Nikki with a clothesline into the corner followed by an Irish whip. Nikki with a facebuster for a near fall. Brie with a splash off the steps to Tamina. AJ kicks Brie and then she tries for the Black Widow but Nikki counters with Shock Treatment for the three count.

Winners: Nikki Bella and Brie Bella

After the match, Nikki holds the title belt and Natalya gets on the apron to stare down Nikki.

Renee Young is in the crowd with LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell. She asks them how they are doing. LL Cool J talks about the crowd and it is everything you love. Chris says Memphis is on fire. Renee asks them which Superstar they would want on the cast of NCIS: LA. Chris says John Cena while LL Cool J says the Undertaker or Daniel Bryan, but they could use the Bellas on some missions.

We go to commercial.

We are back and we take a look back at Bray Wyatt’s comments to John Cena.

Daniel Bryan makes his way to the ring and he has something to say. He says the Yes Movement is live here in Memphis. Earlier tonight, Stephanie came out and apologized. Daniel asks if anyone thought it was sincere. Daniel did not think it was sincere either.

The Authority wants to scare him into falling in line. They want to scare him into apologizing for doing what he should have done a long time ago . . . kicking Triple H in the face. You can’t have it both ways. You can be in your suit and be all corporate that is fine. If you want to lay your hands on him and pedigree him, Daniel says that he will not stand down. He will fight.

If you want him to apologize for standing up for himself, he doesn’t got two words for him, he has one. That word is NO. It ends here tonight. Tonight is when it ends. We are all tired of him. Hunter is not listening to him, he is not listening to the people. Tonight, we are going to make it so Hunter has to listen to them. Tonight, the Yes Movement is in full effect. Tonight, they are going to Occupy Raw.

Daniel says that he is not going to leave the ring until he gets a match against Triple H at Wrestlemania. People have said that before, but tonight he is not alone. Daniel says that he will fill this ring. He will fill this arena with the Yes Movement. It is unlawful, dangerous, and subject to prosecution. He talked to a few members of the Yes Movement and he wants them to come down.

We go to commercial.

We are back and there are a lot more people in and around the ring in Yes shirts.

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon come out and Hunter congratulates Daniel for his moment. He hopes all the dirty little hippies and trolls who live under the bridge with him are happy. Hunter says that this is where reality crashes down on them. Everyone has about 30 seconds to get out of their ring before he calls security and has them all arrested.

Hunter tells the losers their 30 seconds of glory is over.

Daniel asks Hunter what would happen if everyone leaves and they set up a ring outside so Hunter can have a Raw in front of a building of empty chairs.

Hunter sends security to the ring and Daniel points out that there are a whole two of them. They go to the ring and they turn around.

Stephanie tells them to do their job.

Stephanie says that you are all being manipulated by Daniel Bryan. This is just a power trip. It is false power and false pride. Backing Daniel Bryan is backing the wrong horse. Is it all worth it?

Daniel says that Hunter and Stephanie underestimate the power of the people. Stephanie said that she owns the ring, the arena, and Daniel. They own none of this. Daniel says they own this ring.

Hunter tells them to get the next match ready.

Damien Sandow makes his way to the ring but he stops. Daniel asks the people if they want Sandow to get in the ring and join the Yes Movement.

Hunter comes back and he yells at Sandow. Stephanie tells Damien not to disrespect her husband. Stephanie says that they cannot disrespect her family. When she was born this became her. She tells them to leave.

Daniel tells Stephanie and Hunter they are not leaving until he gets his match against Hunter at Wrestlemania. He will give them their show back when he gets his match.

Hunter tells Daniel that the truth is that he actually likes Daniel and saw something in him. He tried to protect Daniel from everything that would happen when he was successful. He protected him at SummerSlam and since then. The reason why he did not fight Daniel at Wrestlemania, he would end him. Hunter says that if Daniel wants to fight him at Wrestlemania, be careful what he wishes for because the match is on.

Hunter tells everyone to get out of his ring.

Daniel tells Hunter to wait. He says that he misspoke. That isn’t all that he wants. As much as the people want to see him wrestle Hunter at Wrestlemania, they want to see him fight for the WWE World Championship. Daniel says if he beats Hunter at Wrestlemania, he gets added to the World Title Match.

Security has to hold Hunter back. Hunter says that he has a deal while he is being forced to the back.

Match Number Six: Sheamus versus Christian in a Memphis Street Fight

Christian has a punch blocked and Sheamus with punches to Christian. Sheamus with a biel but he misses a Brogue Kick. Christian with punches but Sheamus sends Christian over the top rope to the floor. Sheamus grabs Christian and sends him into the ringside barrier. Sheamus sends Christian into the announce table and then he grabs a guitar and goes a little New Jack before missing and shattering the guitar on the ring post.

Christian hits Sheamus in the midsection with a guitar. Sheamus Irish whips Christian into the ring steps. Sheamus stands on Christian’s head on the steps but Christian gets out of the way and he goes up the ramp but Sheamus stops him.

Christian pushes Sheamus off the ramp. Christian with a tornado DDT off the ramp and the officials check on both men.

We are back and they are back in the ring. Sheamus goes shoulder first into the ring post. Christian goes under the ring for a kendo stick. We see footage from the commercial when Sheamus hit Christian with a guitar. Christian hits Sheamus with the kendo stick. Christian gets a near fall. Christian continues to hit Sheamus with the kendo stick. Christian misses a shot when Sheamus moves out of the way. Sheamus punches Christian.

Christian with a knee to the midsection and then he goes under the ring again and he gets another kendo stick. Christian goes up top and he is met with a punch to the midsection to avoid another kendo stick shot. Sheamus with a short arm clothesline followed by two double sledges followed by a shoulder in the corner and a knee lift.

Christian kicks Sheamus to avoid a kendo stick shot. Sheamus catches Christian off the turnbuckles and he hits a Finlay Slam for a near fall. Christian with elbows and then he drops Sheamus across the top rope. Sheamus and Christian fight over the kendo stick and Sheamus gets it and he hits Christian with it. Sheamus with White Noise for a near fall.

Sheamus with forearms across the chest on the apron. Sheamus with a running power slam. He looks around for the spot to hit his chest before trying the Brogue Kick. Christian goes to the floor and he tries to send Sheamus crotch first into the post but Sheamus uses his legs to pull Christian into the ring post. Sheamus comes off the steps with a uranage back breaker.

Sheamus throws chairs into the ring and then he sees the drum kit in front of the announce table. Sheamus brings the bass drum into the ring. Christian with a back heel kick and then he hits Sheamus in the midsection and back with a chair. Christian puts a few chairs on Sheamus’ chest and Christian goes up top for a frog splash onto the chairs and he can only get a two count.

Christian picks up the drum and Sheamus with a Brogue Kick through the drum for the three count.

Winner: Sheamus

Brad Maddox is in the back and he is trying to calm down Batista since Hunter and Stephanie have left. Randy Orton enters and he wants to know what is going on. Brad says that Hunter and Stephanie told him to tell Randy and Batista to put their issues behind them and take care of Big Show and Daniel Bryan. Randy says that he is willing to do that, but Batista walks away.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Lana makes her way to the stage and she speaks in Russian before telling America to rise for the man invading WWE. The Bulgarian Brute. The Super Athlete . . . Alexander Rusev.

Alexander comes out and he stands on his Bulgarian Medal Stand. Alexander speaks in Bulgarian.

Bray interrupts the replay of Hogan’s announcement. Luke says that John made a mistake. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the reaper. Bray says that he is not of this world. It was such a euphoric feeling to see you standing next to Hulk Hogan. It was like he was looking at John’s future. Could you see yourself in him John? Two men so self absorbed that the cannot let it go. Do you see yourself in him? It would take a lot to admit that you are every bit a monster that he is.

Challenging him was the most foolish thing. He has thousands of faces and millions of beasts. However you want to see him, that is what you will see. Bray says that he accepts the challenge. He tells John to remember that he is the one with everything to lose. Your time is up and he is forever.

Match Number Seven: Daniel Bryan and Big Show versus Randy Orton and Batista

Orton and Bryan start things off and Orton with punches and then he sends Bryan into the turnbuckles. Orton with a kick and Bryan sends Orton to the floor and then he hits a suicide dive. We go to commercial.

We are back and Bryan with a rear chin lock on Orton. Bryan with a European uppercut and Orton with a knee. Batista tags in and he kicks Bryan in the head. Batista with shoulders in the corner. Batista with an Irish whip and shoulder in the corner. Batista chokes Bryan in the corner before tagging in Orton. Orton with head butts, but Bryan with European uppercuts. Orton with a power slam for a near fall.

Orton with a boot to the chin and Batista tags in. Batista with a suplex and then he sends Bryan to the floor and he sends Bryan into the apron with a spinebuster. Batista with an Irish whip and he runs into a boot from Bryan. Batista with a clothesline for a near fall. Orton tags in and he head butts Bryan. Orton with boots to the midsection.

Orton misses a leaping knee drop when Bryan moves. Show and Batista tags in and Show with clotheslines and an Irish whip followed by a butt splash into the corner and a side slam. Show tries to choke slam Orton on the apron but Batista with a clip and then he hits Show in the knee to keep him on the mat.

Orton kicks Show to keep him on the mat. Orton with a kick to the head for a near fall. Batista tags in and he kicks Show. Batista with a spear and then he shakes the ropes and stomps on the mat. Batista gives the thumbs down for a Batista Bomb but Show with a back body drop and both men are down. Bryan and Orton tag in and Bryan with punches.

Orton with an Irish whip and Bryan flips out of the corner and he hits a flying clothesline on Orton followed by a drop kick that knocks Batista off the apron. Bryan with kicks and then he hits the round kick for a near fall. Bryan goes up top and he kicks Batista off the apron. Bryan goes for the diving head butt but Orton moves.

Orton with a rollup for a near fall but Bryan with a Yes Lock. Batista breaks up the hold. Show with a super kick to Batista but Orton with an RKO to Show and everyone is down. Orton pounds the mat to signal an RKO but Batista accidentally spears Orton and Bryan with a flying knee to Batista. Bryan misses a running drop kick into the corner.

Orton sends Bryan to the apron for the IEDDT. Orton looks around and he twists to the mat. Bryan with a back slide for a near fall followed by a flying knee for the three count.

Winners: Big Show and Daniel Bryan

We go to credits.

[LG]

This is going to be one hell of a RAW for sure. Wonder what Taker's and Hogan's huge WM30 announcements are? I'm expecting Taker's to be something along the lines of a gimmick match between him and Lesnar, then I kind of think its a Hell in a Cell but idk.

[Rob]

What a

[Role Model]

If you didn't catch the show you can always follow up here by downloading it:
http://www.uowforums.com/showthread.php?t=236223

Thanks to Rob for the links!

[the madscotsman]

I'm not sure about this Andre the Giant battle royal. Unless winning it actually means something: Like a title shot.

[Jake]

I'm just glad they made the right move here with daniel bryan. Awesome raw. Definitely one that we will remember for a long time.

[LG]

I met the sign guy at RAW 1000