Raw Deal - Raw recap for February 4, 2013

The Atlanta, Georgia show begins with CM Punk coming to the ring, minus Paul Heyman. He grabs Justin Roberts and forces Roberts to introduce him as "the people's champion." Punk didn't overreact last week (in his own words) because he was screwed out of the WWE Championship. He then says he has nothing to do with Paul Heyman's actions with Brad Maddox or The Shield, and even asks the audience - and Michael Cole - if he was in last week's video. (He wasn't. They all say no.) He goes on to say that Paul Heyman had nothing to do with it, and it's all a doctored video that's part of a plot by Vince McMahon. He even goes on to say that Mr. McMahon deserved the broken hip he suffered from Brock Lesnar last week. As he continues to say he's the true champion, Booker T shows up. Punk tells him to get out, but Vickie Guerrero has brought out Booker T to decide Punk's fate. Booker, in turn, leaves it to the crowd to pick which former WrestleMania opponent he takes on tonight. Will it be Rey Mysterio (XXVI), Randy Orton (XXVII) or Chris Jericho (XXVIII)? With the WWE App, the people get to vote on who became Punk's opponent!

Randy Orton can't wait to beat down CM Punk...if he's chosen, anyway.

Ryback gets a clean win (finally!) on Antonio Cesaro.

Rey Mysterio may have taken CM Punk's hair at WrestleMania XXVI, but if Rey's chosen tonight, Punk had better worry about more than that!

John Cena is with Vickie Guerrero. Vickie is worried about Cena, but Cena isn't scared, and he's calling The Shield out! They must be stopped...tonight...

Chris Jericho wants to see who's the "best in the world" once again tonight...but he has to be chosen to fight CM Punk first!

Booker T guests on commentary for the next match.

Jack Swagger beats Santino Marella with the Ankle Lock Submission, which is now known as the "Patriot Act."

Alberto Del Rio beats Cody Rhodes with the Cross Arm Breaker. He apologizes to the WWE Universe for how he's treated them in the past, and thanks them for their support as it has helped him open his eyes and has made him a World champ for the people. He says he'll make Big Show pay for what he did to Ricardo Rodriguez on Friday, and Big Show shows up on the TitanTron. He's in a hotel, as he doesn't want to hurt Del Rio. He tells Alberto Del Rio to sign the contract for the World title rematch and send it his way somehow...but he warns Del Rio not to look for him, or else he'll suffer a fate worse than what Ricardo suffered.

Who fights CM Punk? Chris Jericho, who runs away with 57% of the vote!

Daniel Bryan and Kane are arguing again. D-Bry tells Kane to stay in the back during his match.

Booker T and Teddy Long are watching the next match from the back. Is Daniel Bryan tough enough for the Elimination Chamber?

Daniel Bryan beats Rey Mysterio with the No! Lock. Of all people, Mark Henry comes back right after this. He destroys Daniel Bryan and Rey Mysterio, then destroys Sin Cara when he tries to save Rey. Wigs have indeed been split!

As for Kane and Daniel Bryan? Well, let's say Kane isn't taking Daniel Bryan's crap.

Big Show is a jerk to the room service guy at the hotel. Wow.

Sheamus is able to get a Brogue Kick in for the win against Kane, after Daniel Bryan comes out and argues with Kane during the match.

It's Miz TV time! The Miz is interrupted by Paul Heyman, who is tonight's guest. Heyman wants to clear his name. He offers his best wishes to Vince McMahon, who had hip surgery today. The Miz knows Heyman's full of crap. Paul Heyman had no idea Brock Lesnar would be there next week. Even with this in mind, Miz doesn't spare Heyman in any way from warranted verbal abuse. Vickie Guerrero comes out and stops this before it gets physical. She then defends Heyman, saying it's all her fault as she was in talks with Lesnar. She wanted to impress Vince McMahon and become permanent Raw GM, and tried to sign Lesnar. She had no idea this would happen either, and breaks into tears. As she asks everyone to pray for Vince, The Miz makes it clear he isn't buying any of this, and lets loose on them until Brock Lesnar shows up. Miz pushes Lesnar...and Lesnar pushes back and destroys him along with the Miz TV set. Heyman has to stop Lesnar from causing any further damage.

Randy Orton beats Wade Barrett.

CM Punk beats Chris Jericho after a fierce battle.

Bruno Sammartino is inducted into the 2013 Class of the WWE Hall of Fame. At long last...

Matt Striker interviews CM Punk. Punk wants the WWE title back...and he says he will get it back at Elimination Chamber.

John Cena is ready to call out and take on The Shield...

Big Show signs the contract...then has to fight Alberto Del Rio, who shows up at the door. Big Show beats Del Rio down, but Del Rio gets the upper hand and manages to escape.

Brad Maddox is in the ring. He explains that Paul Heyman preyed on him to benefit CM Punk at Hell In A Cell. He also gave Vince McMahon the footage from last week. He says it's going to be him and not John Cena who calls out The Shield and teaches them about justice. He calls The Shield out and they show up with every intention of beating him down. They do just that, but John Cena shows up. He comes out through the audience...as does Ryback and Sheamus! The Shield try to escape, but the rest of the locker room stops them. The Shield goes back into the ring, and Cena, Sheamus and Ryback beat them down before they escape through the audience.