By @B_Rock1978
Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's the RAW results from last night's show. RAW took place last night in jolly ol' Liverpool, England, as it's the WWE's current tour of the Royal Country. Last night's RAW consisted of Rusev defending the WWE United States Championship against Sheamus. Seth Rollins vs. Jack Swagger. Main event time saw John Cena going one on one with the "Big Guy" Ryback. All that and more.
- Team Recruiting: John Cena kicks off RAW and announces that Jack Swagger and Dolph Ziggler are officially on Team Cena, even though The Authority are trying to scare off the locker room from joining. Cena calls out Ryback who enters the ring and the duo are immediately interrupted by The Authority. The Authority have their newly announced partner Mark Henry with them. Triple H and Cena go back and forth about what is on the line at Survivor Series. Triple H will put the fear of GOD into everyone who even thinks about joining Cena, then promises Ryback title shots, money and fame if he joins The Authority. Ryback gets in Triple H's face and it looks like he's ready to take "The Game" out. Ryback turns toward Cena and plants Cena with a spine buster slam, officially joining The Authority.
- Seth Rollins vs. Jack Swagger: Back and forth action between the two throughout. Rollins takes a few breathers on the floor to slow down Swagger's offense. Later in the match, Swagger hits the "Swagger Bomb" for a near fall. Swagger applies the "Patriot Lock" but Rollins makes it to the ropes, then the floor where Swagger reapplies the hold. Mercury and Noble distract Swagger causing Swagger to get shoved into the ring post by Rollins. Back in the ring, Rollins hits the "Curb Stomp" on Swagger for the pinfall. After the match, Rollins hits another "Curb Stomp" on Swagger then celebrates with Mercury and Noble as WWE medics check on Swagger.
- Lunatic Fringe Rant: Backstage, Dean Ambrose is interviewed. Says he won't apologize for his long rap sheet in the business, he doesn't hide from demons, doesn't want to be a hero, The Authority and Bray Wyatt couldn't take him out and there is a special place in hell for he and Bray at Survivor Series.
- Corporate Big Guy?: Kane and Ryback meet backstage. Kane tells Ryback he'll beat John Cena tonight if Ryback follows Kane's lead. Ryback tells Kane to stay out of his way.
- Paige vs. Alicia Fox: Fox attacks at the bell but Paige fires back. Fox with a northern lights suplex for a near fall. Fox gets a back breaker countered into a near pinfall by Paige. Paige hits "Ram-Paige" and scores the pinfall.
- The Authority's Deal With Russia: Backstage, Stephanie McMahon meets with Rusev and Lana. Steph congratulates the couple on their U.S. Title win last week and asks if they decided to join The Authority. Lana talks politics and says they will consider the offer. Steph says WWE have no politics, calls Lana a Russian twit and demands an answer now.
- Family Split?: Backstage, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are re-watching Vince McMahon's stipulation announcement from last week and are wondering if he is trying to split Triple H and Stephanie apart. Triple H is still confident that Team Cena will lose.
- Rusev's United States Championship Celebration: A Russian gentleman speaks on behalf of The Kremlin and says President Putin is proud of Rusev. Rusev orders the Russian National Anthem to be played but Sheamus interrupts the celebration. Sheamus hits the ring and chases out Rusev.
- "WWE United States Championship Match:" Rusev (c) vs Sheamus: The fight goes back to the floor where Sheamus sends Rusev into the apron and Rusev dumps Sheamus on the announcers table. Back in the ring, Rusev locks in submission holds. Sheamus with "Ten Beats" and a couple near falls. Rusev counters the "Texas Clover Leaf" but gets planted with "White Noise" by Sheamus for a near fall. Rusev rolls to the floor, ducking the "Brogue Kick". Sheamus with a splash off the ropes but Rusev rolls back out to the floor after being tossed into the ring. Sheamus tosses Rusev around into the barricades. The referee gets distracted and Mercury and Noble come out and attack Sheamus. Sheamus gets counted out after The Authority attack. Rusev and Lana leave with The Authority after the match.
- The Answer: Backstage, Stephanie McMahon meets with Rusev and Lana. Lana says yes to Rusev joining The Authority. Steph says they will crush Team Cena together. Rusev mumbles something in Russian to Lana.
- Corporate Big Guy? 2: Backstage, Seth Rollins meets up with Ryback. Rollins says Ryback made the right choice. Ryback says he finds a target and destroys it. John Cena is tonight's target.
- Los Matadores vs. Damien Sandow and The Miz: Hornswoggle is the mini stunt double tonight. Fernando slingshot senton on Miz for a near fall. Miz hits the "Awesome Clothesline" and lands a top rope double sledge for a near fall. In and out tag action by Miz and Sandow. Diego comes back on Team Hollywood and scores a near fall with a cross body. The two teams go to the floor as El Torito takes down Hornswoggle. Miz gets a near fall rollup. Diego suplexes Miz but Sandow helps counter it into a pinfall for Miz.
- Swagger Update: John Cena meets with Dolph Ziggler backstage. Cena says Swagger isn't doing too well. Triple H appears, laughs and bans Cena from Ziggler's match tonight.
- Dolph Ziggler vs. Mark Henry: The fight goes to the floor where Ziggler tosses Henry into the barricade. Henry grabs a steel chair and hits Ziggler getting himself DQ'ed. After the match, Henry continues to beat down Ziggler until Big Show makes the save. Show and Henry brawl until Henry retreats. Show announces he's on Team Cena.
- Team Cena Grows: John Cena meets with Dolph Ziggler and Big Show. Sheamus arrives and announces he'll be on Team Cena too.
- Brie Bella vs. A.J. Lee: A.J. locks in the "Black Widow" on Brie, making her tap out. After the match, Nikki Bella attacks A.J. from behind. Nikki calls Brie a loser and lays A.J. out with "Rack Attack".
- Corporate Big Guy? 3: Mark Henry meets with Ryback and jokes about beating Ryback at Wrestlemania. Henry then welcomes Ryback to the team.
- Tyson Kidd vs. Adam Rose: Erick Rowan stalks around the ring watching the match and appears to be looking for a "she" before leaving. Rose again gets distracted by The Bunny's shenanigans and loses as Kidd applies the "Sharpshooter" and forces Rose to tap out. After the match, Rose hits The Bunny and leaves with his Rosebuds.
- Authority Evaluation: Kane says the team is worried about Ryback's attitude. Ryback appears and asks Kane if he's talking behind his back. Triple H and Stephanie calm everyone down and give a pep talk.
- Evil Is Coming: Bray Wyatt cuts a promo. Bray tells Dean Ambrose that he hasn't seen evil until now.
- John Cena vs. Ryback: Ryback blocks an early "AA" attempt. Ryback works Cena over in and out of the ring in front of The Authority. Ryback stops at one point and has words with Kane, allowing Cena to send Ryback into Kane. Ryback scores a couple near falls on Cena with power moves. Ryback hits a thesz press and a splash for a near fall. Ryback another near fall with a power bomb. Cena counters Ryback into the "STF" submission. Ryback escapes and lands another splash for a near fall. Cena is able to 're-apply the "STF" on Ryback. Ryback escapes and hits a spine buster and goes for the "Meat Hook". Kane gets in the ring and attacks Cena, DQ'ing Ryback.
After the match, Ryback and Kane have words and Rollins tries to calm both down. Ryback punches Rollins. Kane boots Ryback in the face. The Authority beat down John Cena next until Sheamus hits the ring. Rusev and The Authority beat down Sheamus. Big Show hits the ring but gets beat down by Mark Henry and The Authority. Ryback gets back in the ring and cleans Authority house, taking out Henry, Rusev, Rollins and shellshocking Kane. Ryback leaves the ring as Cena looks on confused.
- Ryback's Replacement: RAW closes out with Luke Harper backstage, throwing a knocked out Dolph Ziggler at Triple H and Stephanie's feet and stating that he's a team player.
And that's a wrap on this week's RAW results, till next time tap or snap.
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