WWE Raw Results (03/24/14) Brooklyn, New York

 Welcome to Monday Night Raw…this week Raw comes to us from Brooklyn, New York

We kick things off with a re-cap of the beatdown Daniel Bryan received last week at the hands of The Authority. We start things off with Stephanie McMahon in the ring and she welcomes everyone to Raw and says Daniel Bryan will not be here tonight. She has read the messages from the WWE Universe saying the attack was disgusting and she agrees but The Authority had to deliver a message to the superstars and divas that insubordination will not be tolerated and the WWE Universe needs a leader to lead them and for 50 years the WWE has been taken to places never taken before. She did not ask for this power, she was given it and says Triple H proved he is The Game and at Wrestlemania he will once again go on to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. This brings out Randy Orton. Orton tells Stephanie he’s not out here to argue or disrespect either Stephanie or Triple H, In fact, he respects them so much to do what he’s ultimately going to have to do. When Triple H defeats Daniel Bryan,her family, friends and sponsors will be in attendance when he defeats both Daniel Bryan and Triple H. He knows they’re only two weeks away from Wrestlemania but tells Stephanie to let Triple H beat the holy hell out of Daniel Bryan once again but leave Wrestlemania a winner and pull out of the triple threat championship match. Out comes Batista. Batista says Orton and Stephanie are out squabbling, the fans are chanting they’re stupid phrases and it’s driving him crazy. He said it from day one he’s going to walk out of Wrestlemania with the WWE World  Heavyweight Championship. Batista says he respects Triple H but the fact is he’s never beaten Batista and if he makes it to the championship match at Wrestlemania he won’t beat Batista and neither will Orton. Batista tells Orton he makes him sick coming out sucking up to Stephanie and Triple H and if Orton gets any closer he can drool on her but come to think of it Stephanie’s been drooled on a lot. Stephanie hauls off and slaps Batista as Orton looks on laughing. Batista turns around and spears Orton and leaves the ring

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Fatal Four Way: Alberto Del Rio vs Christian vs Dolph Ziggler vs Sheamus

Del Rio unloads on Ziggler as Sheamus and Christian take their battle to the outside. Christian thrown into the barricade. Inside the ring Del Rio has Ziggler in the corner but Sheamus back in takes out Del Rio. Sheamus with an irish whip to Ziggler and Ziggler with a kick to the face. Sheamus with a double sledge floors Ziggler. Sheamus with a kneedrop. Irish whip by Sheamus and Ziggler lands a dropkick. All four are paired up again. Sheamus on the outside as Christian launches himself over the top rope. Sheamus catches him and delivers a fallaway slam into the barricade. Del Rio sent to the outside. Sheamus goes for clubbing forearms on Ziggler. Del Rio misses with a kick to the head. Ziggler unloads on Del Rio but is pulled out of the ring by Christian. Back body drop sends Ziggler over the barricade into the timekeeper’s area and there’s chaos everywhere as this match rolls on

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We are back from commercial and Del Rio and Ziggler continue to battle in the ring. Ziggler gets dropped face first to the mat. Sheamus pulls Del Rio out of the ring and delivers a rolling senton. Christian goes after Sheamus and drills him into the post. Ziggler with a quick count on Christian. Christian with a right hand to Ziggler. Open handed palm strike by Christian and the cover on Ziggler for a two count only. Ziggler trying to fight back, Christian throws him over the top rope. Sheamus back in drills Christian with a series of sledgehammers and delivers a shoulder tackle followed by the high knee. Ziggler and Christian sent to the outside. Sheamus with the Ten Beats Of Bohdran on Del Rio. Sheamus to the top rope cut off by Ziggler who delivers a DDT. Ziggler wailing away on Christian delivers a swinging neckbreaker. Del Rio misses with the big kick, Ziggler plants Del Rio with a DDT.  Ziggler goes for the Famouser but Christian counters with the powerbomb into a pin but Del Rio delivers a kick to the back. Sheamus looking to lock in The Cloverleaf on Del Rio and he gets it locked in as Christian recovers. Sheamus breaks the hold and slams Christian. Sheamus signals for the end and Brogue Kick to Christian intercepted by Del Rio who locks in the cross armbreaker. Sheamus counters it and lifts Del Rio up. Ziggler with the ZigZag on Sheamus but Christian delivers the Killswitch to Ziggler for the three count

The winner of the match and #1 Contender for the Intercontinental Championship: Christian

The Wyatt Family appear on the screen and Bray says people usually don’t believe things they cannot see or touch. It is human nature after all. But in the case of John Cena, we all can see him. How can you miss these billboards and merchandising being shoved down everyone’s throats everyday but has Cena ever taken time to really see what Wyatt really is. He is the way and he stands beyond time. Wyatt asks what can Cena possibly do to harm something that just can’t feel. Luke Harper says he can hear Cena whispering and now they’re coming to find him

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We’re back from break and we get a preview of Scooby Doo & The Wrestlemania Mystery which comes out tomorrow on Blu Ray & DVD

Sin Cara vs Damien Sandow

Sandow with shoulder tackles to Sin Cara.  Sin Cara with springboard crossbodies on Sandow. Hurricanrana by Sin Cara. Sin Cara to the top rope, and a senton onto Sandow for the three count

The winner of the match: Sin Cara

We take a look back at this past Friday's Smackdown and the fatal four way tag team match to determine the #1 Contenders to the WWE Tag Team Championships

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Los Matadores  vs. Curtis Axel & Ryback

Forty-five seconds into the match, the crowd popped as The Shield walked through the crowd to watch the proceedings ringside. Un Matador then rolled up Axel from behind for a quick three count.

Post-match: The Shield hopped the guardrail and surrounded Axel and Ryback, who benefited from helping Kane carry out an attack on The Shield last Friday. Shield's numbers advantage allowed them to take out Axel, then give Ryback a triple powerbomb. The trio stood tall in the ring with their fists joined together.

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Michael Cole and Triple H are in the ring for an interview and Cole turns Triple H’s attention to footage from last week’s Raw of the beating Daniel Bryan received at the hands of The Authority. Cole then asks as COO of WWE how can he justify his actions on Daniel Bryan. Triple H says Cole’s question itself is confusing and asks if he wants him to answer as COO or as a competitor at Wrestlemania. Daniel Bryan made it clear what he wanted, the WWE Universe made it clear what they wanted and Triple H made it clear what he wants. He then asks Cole how it feels to be tied up and defenceless and Cole asks if Triple H is referring to Daniel Bryan being handcuffed and Triple H says no it’s not. He’s referring to this little “Yes Movement” and Bryan’s attempt to hijack Raw. Cole calls Bryan’s act inspiring whereas Triple H’s act wasn’t. He said repeatedly he didn’t want to fight Daniel Bryan but the WWE Universe forced his hand and Bryan got exactly what he deserved. Triple H asks what happened to this world since he stopped competing. He did despicable things to people in this ring and he would look out and see defiance. Now, he looks out and sees apathy, pathetic, and little people with no power and no desire who cry when they don’t get what they want. He tells everyone to send him a tweet and he’s sick of everything. He says maybe it’s time for him to change the world and this moment is the beginning of the “Reality Era” and the reality is that at Wrestlemania he ends Daniel Bryan’s supposed run at the top and this pathetic “yes movement” and when he’s done with that, he’s going to step into a triple threat match and no one living on their past glory or untapped potential is going to stop him because the reality is he has the power to make it happen and everyone knows it’s true. The reality era means the reality is he is going to walk out of Wrestlemania as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion.

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Cody Rhodes vs Fandango

On commentary, Cole claimed that "over 25" wrestlers have entered the Andre battle royal. Only 17 have been announced, so eight have mysteriously not been accounted for. Or, there's a new WWE Math problem. The announcers then discussed Summer Rae being revealed as a "stooge" last night on Total Divas. JBL made a WWE writer's room crack, then Goldust stalked Summer Rae at ringside. Goldust danced for Summer, who sold an ankle injury. Fandango took a peek, then Cody dropped Fandango with the Disaster Kick for the pin and the win.

The winner of the match: Cody Rhodes

Post Match: Fandango rolled out of the ring to check on Summer, who indicated that she's fine now. Summer then posed and got her TV time, unconcerned about indirectly costing Fandango the match as Fandango sold the effects of taking Cody's finisher.

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We’re back from commercial and Hulk Hogan makes his way out to the ring. Hogan says he doesn’t mean to come out here and be all nostalgic and we might be in a new borough of the city but it’s in this city where he made history by teaming up with the newest inductee in the WWE Hall Of Fame, Mr. T, and they made history in New York City and he’s really excited about Wrestlemania XXX and real jacked up about the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal but he’s real excited about tonight’s guests the stars of the movie Sabotage. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Joe Magniolo come out and Schwarzenegger says it’s wonderful to be back again. One year ago, he was here and had the great honour and pleasure of inducting Bruno Sammartino in the Hall Of Fame. And today he can’t believe he’s standing in the middle of the ring in front of the WWE Universe next to Hulk Hogan. Magniolo says he’s proud to be here to host his very first Monday Night Raw but even more proud to be standing in the ring next to two icons. Schwarzenegger asks Hogan if there’s room for two more in the battle royal. Miz then comes out and says he’s a fan and will be going to the movies to watch Sabotage and knows Schwarzenegger is a fan of his but all that is just acting. Miz is not acting. He IS a tough guy and everyone should believe him when he says he will win the Andre The Giant battle royal and its not an act. Hogan says Miz is in Hogan Country. Miz says he is the most must-see superstar of all time and people are still talking about him main eventing Wrestlemania 27 and defeating John Cena. Schwarzenegger and Magniolo don’t belong here and now Hogan doesn’t belong here either. Magniolo gets in Miz’ face and dares him to make them leave. He shoves Miz and Miz backs away. Miz goes to take a shot but Magniolo  blocks it and delivers a right hand followed by Schwarzenegger. Hogan then tosses Miz over the top rope.

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Titus O’Neil vs Big Show

O'Neil started in control as the announcers picked up a "C-M Punk" chant. Titus then tried to "eliminate" Big Show with a clothesline over the top rope, but Show blocked, dropped the strap, and delivered a KO Punch for the win. Cole said Show has to be the favorite to win the Andre battle royal in two weeks.

The winner of the match: The Big Show

Backstage: Stephanie was shown adjusting Hunter's suit, then The Shield walked in. "Hey guys," Hunter casually said. Seth Rollins spoke first that he wants to know where Hunter was Friday on Smackdown. Dean Ambrose followed up by asking where they stand. Hunter blew off their issue as being with Kane and the Outlaws, not him. Stephanie spoke up next that they'll put them in a match against the Real Americans tonight. Then they can sit down and talk things out. Shield walked off and Stephanie looked toward Hunter to see if they were in the clear.

Restroom:  John Cena was shown having some issues. Cena washed his head in the sink, breathed deeply, and looked into the mirror. He thought he saw something in the mirror, but no one was there. Cena went back to trying to collect himself in the sink area. Cole described Cena's odd behavior as Cena getting ready for his match against Luke Harper tonight. He beat him two nights ago on Smackdown, so what's the issue?

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John Cena vs Luke Harper

The bell sounded and a ritualistic dueling chant for and against Cena started up. In the ring, Luke started with a big elbow smash to the face that rocked Cena to the corner. The chants turned into "Let's Go Harper" from the vocal males, then Cena fought back with a corner attack. This drew boos, then Harper cut off Cena to cheers.
Harper dumped Cena to the floor and the crowd picked up a "Fruity Pebbles" chant. Cena sold concern being so close to Bray Wyatt on the floor, then Cena fought back with a neck-snap. But, Harper came back with an elbow smash. Harper remained in control heading to break.

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Raw returned with Harper big-booting Cena in the face, drawing applause from Bray in his rocking chair. Cena suddenly ducked a clothesline and nailed a release German Suplex. Cena teased the AA, but Harper smashed him in the face to escape. Moments later, Cena came back with a sit-out slam. He smirked as the crowd booed the Five Knuckle Shuffle to follow, but Harper smashed him in the face for a two count. At 9:00, Harper stalked Cena for a powerbomb, but Cena turned it into an awkward-looking huracanrana. Harper cut off Cena's follow up, sending Cena to the floor. Harper then flew through the ropes with a suicide dive, exciting Bray Wyatt.
Harper tossed Cena back into the ring, but Harper was slow to follow up. This allowed Cena to apply the STF, but Harper eye-gouged to escape. Harper then clutched Cena for a super-butterfly suplex from the top rope, but Cena blocked with right hand strikes. Cena then came off the top with a guillotine leg drop for a nearfall.
Reset at 12:30 with both men on their feet. Cena hit the sit-out slam, then delivered the Shuffl. Cena eyeballed Bray, then set up Harper for the AA, but Harper blocked and face-planted Cena for a two count. Harper measured Cena for a big corner move, but Cena came running at Harper with a huge clothesline. Both men sold the effects of the move, then Cena stalked Harper for the AA. But, the Wyatt theme suddenly played. The lights went out. Suddenly, Cena was tied in the ropes wearing the Wyatts's signature sheep mask. The crowd went for a "this is awesome" chant as the camera zoomed in on Cena hanging in the ropes with his face covered by the mask. Raw suddenly cut to break

The winner of the match: ???? Raw cut to break at 15:05

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AJ Lee vs Naomi

The crowd picked up a "C-M Punk" chant as A.J. started the match by mocking Naomi's lack of sight in one eye. So, Naomi dropkicked her to jumpstart the match. A.J. then bailed from the ring and decided she didn't want to wrestle anymore, so she get herself counted out as Tamina followed close behind.

The winner of the match by countout: Naomi

Post Match:  Suddenly, Smackdown GM Vickie Guerrero walked out on-stage. Vickie said A.J. made some "uncalled for" comments about her this past Friday on Smackdown. Vickie went through their history, then said the one thing she does want to tell her is that she is a real "b----." Which is why she is here to announce that at Mania, A.J. will compete in the Vickie Guerrero Divas Championship Invitational. Vickie said that A.J.'s opponents will be Naomi and Cameron. And Brie Bella. And Nikki Bella. And Natalya. And Eva Marie (boos). And Emma. And Aksana. And Alicia Fox. And Summer Rae. And Rosa Mendes. And Layla. And Tamina, who sold shock as she stood next to A.J., who clutched her title belt as Vickie cackled to herself. A.J. was on the verge of a break-down as her Divas Title opponents stood in the ring and on the stage

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Scott Hall is announced as the latest and final inductee into the WWE Hall Of Fame Class Of 2014

We take a look back at The Shield's beatdown at the hands of Kane and The New Age Outlaws this past Friday night

The Shield vs The Real Americans

The Shield exit the ring as The Real Americans come out and a brawl ensues up the rampway. Back in the ring. Ambrose unloads on Cesaro but Cesaro turns it around. Ambrose back on the offense with punches and kicks. Ambrose rakes Cesaro’s eyes across the top rope. Neckbreaker by Rollins as Ambrose holds Cesaro in place. The Real Americans have the upperhand as the double team Rollins. Rollins fighting back delivering a suplex to Swagger. Ambrose gets the tag and a double suplex on Swagger. Ambrose unloads with punches on Swagger and an elbow drop. Ambrose off the ropes delivers a dropkick to Swagger. Rollins with a kick to the head and cover on Swagger. Elbow by Ambrose to Swagger. Ambrose has Swagger’s leg locked. Distraction by Cesaro as Swagger  slams Ambrose. Cesaro with a series of uppercuts and the double stomp on Ambrose. The crowd launches into a “We The People Chant”. Belly to belly suplex by Swagger on Ambrose. Swagger delivers the Swagger Bomb as Cesaro follows up with another double stomp. Chinlock on Ambrose by Cesaro. Ambrose tries to fight back but Cesaro drives him faced first into the corner. Swagger goes for another Swagger Bomb but Ambrose gets the knees up. Springboard elbow off the top rope by Ambrose. Rollins reaching out for a tag but Cesaro delivers a cheap shot sending Rollins crashing to the floor. Cesaro delivers the big swing to Ambrose. Ambrose gets blasted off the apron by Cesaro and The Real Americans grab Ambrose’s arms and legs and swing him into the barricade

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Real Americans in control as Cesaro holds Ambrose in place with a front facelock. Ambrose tries fight back, Cesaro with an uppercut, backslide by Ambrose and Cesaro counters with a knee and slaps to the face. Ambrose dares Cesaro to slap him again and Ambrose unloads with slaps of his own and delivers a clothesline off the ropes. Rollins and Swagger in and Rollins unloads on Swagger with chops and kicks. Dropkick by Rollins. Forearm in the corner from across the ring and Rollins bounces Swagger’s head off the second turnbuckle. Cesaro sent airborne over the top rope. Rollins with a clothesline sending Swagger over the top rope. Cesaro almost clothesline over the barricade and Rollins takes out Swagger. Swagger rolled back in and Rollins with a leg to the side of the head. Cesaro pulls Rollins up and Ambrose takes Cesaro down. Cesaro sends Ambrose to the outside. Cesaro follows suit. Swagger with The Patriot Lock and Rollins fights out of it and lands a boot to the side of the face followed by The Black Out and the three count.

The winners of the match: Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins

Post Match: Roman Reigns delivers The Superman punch to Swagger and then exits the ring and spears Cesaro. The Shield then tear up the announce table. Ambrose picks Cesaro up and deliver the Triple Powerbomb through the announce table.

Kane and The Outlaws come out and Kane says at, The Shield have been signed to a match against Kane and The New Age Outlaws and at Wrestlemania they will annihilate The Shield

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Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar come out and Heyman says his clients opponent at Wrestlemania holds one of the most staggering accomplishments in sports entertainment. His name is The Undertaker and his record at Wrestlemania is 21-0. That, however, is not just a streak, its an undefeated streak. But on April 6 when Brock Lesnar defeats The Undertaker, it will take nothing away from one of the longest streaks 21-0 at Wrestlemania. Heyman says John Cena couldn’t go 21-0 at Wrestlemania. They named a battle royal after Andre The Giant and he couldn’t go 21-0. Not even Brock Lesnar has 21-0. At Wrestlemania one era ends and another begins. Heyman says when Undertaker grabbed Heyman by the throat and chokeslammed Lesnar through a table…..Lesnar then took the mic and said hes not here to promote. Hes here to fight and says theyre both here and calls out Undertaker. The lights go out and the arena is drowned in blue as the druids walk out rolling a casket down to ringside. Lesnar, upset at the thought that hes been made a fool of exits the ring stalking towards the druids. He re-enters the ring and says hes not here to play games and hes leaving. Heyman says that’s typical. That’s the game he wants to play and calls The Streak the Holy Grail to Brock Lesnar and Undertaker challenges Lesnar to show up but then doesnèt show up himself. Undertaker then appears in the casket and sits up. He enters the ring and stands face to face with Lesnar and a brawl ensues with Undertaker beating Lesnar down. Lesnar gets clotheslined over the top rope off the casket to the floor as Undertaker stares after him wild eyed. Lesnar points at the Wrestlemania sign as he walks up the ramp. Raw closes out with Lesnar and Undertaker staring each other down.

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