By @B_Rock1978
Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's the RAW recap from last night's show. It's the last RAW of 2014 as the year draws to a close this Wednesday. RAW took place live in our nation's capital, Washington D.C. Edge and Christian were the sheriff's in town as they served as the acting General Managers. How will WWE close out 2014? Read on and find out for yourselves!!
- Tonight's RAW General Managers, Edge and Christian, arrive: We're getting a first time ever "Cutting Edge Peep Show" tonight with Seth Rollins as the guest. E&C run down tonight's card, Daniel Bryan has a big announcement about his career tonight and we get a "5 Second Pose" from E&C. HERE COMES THE PAIN!!!! Brock Lesnar arrives with Paul Heyman. Heyman says it won't take much for Lesnar to cripple E&C. John Cena's music hits and out comes the 15-Time Champion. Cena is going to wait till Royal Rumble to take out Lesnar and Cena's New Year's resolution will be to defeat Lesnar and become 16-Time World Heavyweight Champion. Cena grabs Heyman and Lesnar charges Cena. Cena scoops Lesnar up on his shoulders for an "AA". Lesnar counters and escapes to the floor with Heyman. Cena and Lesnar stare each other down as Lesnar and Heyman head to the back.
- Champion vs. Champion as WWE Intercontinental Champion, Dolph Ziggler faced WWE United States Champion, Rusev: Ziggler counters a Rusev kick and hits the "Famasser". Ziggler lands the super kick but Rusev blocks the "Zig Zag". Rusev tosses Ziggler into the corner and stomps continuously on Ziggler, forcing the referee to DQ Rusev. After the match, Rusev applies "The Accolade" on Ziggler and refuses to release the hold. Ryback makes his way to the ring for the save. Ryback lays Rusev out with the "Meat Hook", forcing Rusev and Lana to retreat up the ramp.
- In Ring Segment with Ryback: Ryback talks about growing up a wrestling fan, being on Tough Enough, missing his dream of wrestling, being depressed, Nexus, breaking his leg and how lucky he was to make a come back. Ryback throws out a challenge to Rusev.
- Divas action as Nattie Neidhart faced Nikki Bella: Nikki gets knocked off the apron and Nattie's husband, Tyson Kidd, catches her, pissing Nattie off. Nattie goes after Nikki and Brie Bella gets in Kidd's face. Nikki hits "Rack Attack" on Nattie and scores the pinfall. Kidd checks on his wife, Nattie, after the match.
- Backstage Segment with The Miz and Damien Sandow: Naomi hugs The Miz and thanks him because a producer wants to meet with Naomi. She appreciates everything The Miz has done, while putting up with Jimmy Uso's jealousy.
- The Miz and Damien Sandow defended the WWE World Tag Team Championship against The Usos: Naomi is watching the match backstage. Miz teases tagging Sandow and Sandow acts out all of Miz's actions. Jimmy hits the samoan drop on Miz than tosses Sandow to the floor. Miz applies the figure four on Jimmy but Jimmy refuses to give up. Jimmy hits a super kick on Sandow after Miz used him as a shield. Jimmy blocks the "Skull Crushing Finale" and tags Jey. Miz counters Jey's "Superfly Splash" by lifting up his knees. Miz hits the "Skull Crushing Finale" on Jey but Jey kicks out. Miz goes for another "Skull Crushing Finale" on Jey but Jimmy tags in and plants a super kick on Miz. Jimmy hits the "Superfly Splash" on Miz, covers, scores the pinfall and The Usos are the NEW World Tag Team Champions. After the match, Naomi comes out and celebrates with her husband and brother-in-law.
- In Ring Segment with Cesaro: Cesaro says 2014 should of been his year, mentions winning the Andre The Giant battle royal at Wrestlemania 30, doesn't care about the fans, or fancy ring entrances, all he cares about is wrestling and no one can hold a candle to Cesaro. I'M AFRAID I'VE GOT SOME BAD NEEEWWWWSSS!! Bad News Barrett is back and we have an impromptu match!
- Bad News Barrett vs. Cesaro: Huge fan following for Bad News Barrett. Barrett goes for the pump handle slam but Cesaro counters and "Cesaro Swings" Barrett. Cesaro locks in a single leg crab submission but Barrett escapes. Barrett connects with the "Bullhammer" elbow on Cesaro and picks up the pinfall in his return match.
- Backstage Segment with Luke Harper: Harper says he's a nightmare come to life and wishes us all sweet dreams.
- The nightmare come to life, Luke Harper battled Jack Swagger: Swagger counters Harper's clothesline with one of his own. Swagger goes for the "Patriot Lock" but Harper counters and lands a super kick. Swagger again goes for the "Patriot Lock" and gets it locked in this time, but Harper makes it to the ropes to break the hold. Harper blocks the "Swagger Bomb" by getting his legs up. Harper charges and takes Swagger's head off with the clothesline. Harper covers and scores the pinfall.
- Backstage Segment with John Cena, Edge and Christian: Cena and Edge talk about their past feuds, Cena says Edge was one of the decent guys in the company, Cena hugs Edge and tells him to be careful tonight.
- Next up, former Shield members do battle as Seth Rollins faces Roman Reigns: Big Show is on commentary for this match. Mercury and Noble are in Rollins' corner, causing distraction, as usual. Impressive back and forth action throughout the match. Reigns blocks a "Curb Stomp" attempt. Reigns hits the "Superman Punch" on Rollins. Reigns sets Rollins up for the spear but Big Show gets involved, DQ'ing Rollins. After the match, Show attacks Reigns, lands some punches and tosses Reigns over the announcers table. Show flips the table over and pins Reigns' leg under the table, injuring Reigns' leg. WWE Medical hit the ring and check on Reigns as Show heads to the back.
- Backstage Segment with Seth Rollins and Big Show: Rollins thanks Show for what he did and Rollins is looking forward to the Cutting Edge Peep Show later.
- Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt in an "Ambulance Match" is announced for next week's RAW 2015 kickoff show.
- Daniel Bryan's Announcement: Daniel Bryan makes his way to the ring and takes a mic. Bryan says it's an honor to be in the ring, thanks the fans, cause he feels we got him to Wrestlemania 30 and we're the reason he was the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Bryan says he can never repay us, then talks about his marriage to Brie Bella, his father passing away, his injury and missing performing for us. Bryan talks about the doctors having no answers, talking to Edge at one time and deciding when enough is enough. Bryan builds up the retirement speech as the fans start a "No" chant. Bryan hooks us all in as he says his big announcement is that his career is far from over and he will be entering into the 2015 Royal Rumble. The fans start the "Yes Movement" chant as Bryan celebrates with the fans.
- Backstage Segment with Edge, Christian, The Miz and Damien Sandow: Miz demands a rematch with The Usos for the tag team titles. Edge gives them a match but it's not a rematch for the titles and it's tonight.
- Edge and Christian are announced as the Smackdown General Managers this Friday and they will have another Cutting Edge Peep Show with Dean Ambrose and Bray Wyatt.
- The Ascension make their RAW debut against The Miz and Damien Sandow: The Ascension dominate with Miz and Sandow getting a little bit of offense in. Konnor and Viktor hit the "Fall of Man" on Sandow and score the pinfall for the debut win.
- Cutting Edge Peep Show: Seth Rollins, Mercury and Noble are out as guests. Rollins talks about Edge and Christian being his idols growing up. E&C don't believe Rollins as they make fun of Rollins and The Stooges. Rollins wants to celebrate the new 2015 Seth Rollins and calls out Big Show to join him in his celebration. Rollins calls out John Cena next to celebrate but Cena no-shows. Rollins says he's better than Edge. Edge says even if Rollins had a live sex celebration with Big Show he'd still never be as good as Edge. Rollins yells for John Cena to come out, but Cena still no-shows. Rollins says he'll force Cena to come out then. Rollins hits Christian with the briefcase as Show grabs Edge by the throat. Edge gets his face forced down on the briefcase and Rollins threatens to re-break Edge's neck with a "Curb Stomp" unless Cena comes out. John Cena finally runs out but Rollins keeps Edge held hostage and orders Cena to stop. Rollins orders Cena to either reinstate The Authority or else he'll "Curb Stomp" Edge and make him paralyzed.
Rollins reminds Cena that Edge has a wife and a baby and being paralyzed would be bad for their family. Rollins continues to taunt Cena and threaten to paralyze Edge until Cena finally caves in and says "Yes" The Authority can come back. Rollins goes to "Curb Stomp" Edge anyway, however, Cena tackles Rollins for the block, just in time. Cena fights off Rollins and The Stooges but gets hit with the knockout punch by Show. Rollins lands a "Curb Stomp" on Cena, laying Cena out. RAW closes out with Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman, Seth Rollins, Big Show, Mercury, Noble and finally the returning Triple H and Stephanie McMahon all on stage champagne toasting 2014 out and the rebirth of The Authority being back for 2015.
I want to say that tonight's RAW was pretty good. Ziggler and Rusev were used properly, both looking like legit champions. The debut of The Ascension was good, however, not sure the fans were into them like the NXT fans are. The Usos, 2-time tag team champions now. Brock Lesnar could've earned his paycheck a little bit more tonight, in my opinion. Countering a "AA" than staring down Cena was pretty weak. Daniel Bryan will be champion again in 2015, no doubt. And Seth Rollins pulled off some A+ sadistic heel moves tonight. BRAVO
And that's a wrap on this week's RAW results, till next time tap or snap.
