Monday, June 30, 2014

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 30, 2014

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon start off the show. After celebrating Seth Rollins' victory, they introduce John Cena, the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion, who shows up. Stephanie announces that John Cena will be on the front cover of WWE 2K15. Cena isn't impressed, and is instead very suspicious of Triple H and Stephanie's behavior, as he knows they're being too nice and that, according to Cena, Randy Orton and Seth Rollins "are in their back pocket." It soon becomes apparent that they have a problem with him, and Triple H forces Cena to defend his newly-earned championship in a Fatal Four-Way Match against Randy Orton, Roman Reigns and Kane. Cena also will be facing Randy Orton and Kane tonight, with Roman Reigns as his tag team partner. As Cena leaves, Triple H reminds him that "there's always a Plan B." Seth Rollins shows up and stands next to John Cena with the Money In The Bank briefcase before heading to the ring and celebrating his win with Triple H and Stephanie before his match.

Seth Rollins beats Rob Van Dam. After the match, Renee Young interviews Rollins, who then proceeds to belittle the WWE Universe before Dean Ambrose appears on the TitanTron. He tells Rollins it's not over between them, and tells him he's going to keep him from cashing in the Money In The Briefcase against all odds.



As Rusev and Lana continue to trash talk the USA, they ask who is next to take on Rusev. That would be Jack Swagger, who arrives along with Zeb Colter. The latter voices his displeasure of their voicing their opinion of America, and says that a Real American can stop Rusev's reign of terror. Lana holds Rusev back as the WWE Universe cheers for Swagger, and as Lana and Rusev quietly leave, Rusev goes after Swagger only to quickly fall victim to a hip toss. Rusev has to be held back by Lana once again, and he is forced to retreat.



The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Sheamus.



Tom Phillips interviews Nikki Bella. Stephanie McMahon shows up and puts Nikki in a handicap match against The Funkadactyls (Cameron and Naomi).

A limo arrives carrying a successful cross-brand WWE superstar and former WWE champion...but who is it?

Bo Dallas shows up and asks the WWE Universe to join him in sixty seconds of silence for Bad News Barrett and Daniel Bryan. As for last night, he says he was the bigger man when it came to trying to inspire Daniel Bryan.



The Funkadactyls (Cameron and Naomi) easily beat Nikki Bella in a handicap match, but Cameron gets mad at Naomi for tagging herself and getting the pin. Cameron then walks out on Naomi.



Bad News Barrett has suffered a shoulder injury on the SmackDown before Money In The Bank. Sadly, there is no timetable as to when he will be able to return. As a result, Bad News Barrett is hereby stripped of the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The new IC champ will be decided in a battle royal for the vacant title at Battleground. Paul Heyman shows up and praises this news, and promises that Cesaro will pick up the pieces and take the title at the battle royal.

Kofi Kingston beats Cesaro on the WWE App. After the match, Cesaro attacks Kofi, and even tosses him to the back of the front row in an impressive showing of strength before officials have to break it up.



Santino Marella talks to his Cobra, disappointed that nobody came to his party...not even Emma! But Adam Rose comes to the rescue with the Exotic Express in what is a blatant advertisement for Twisted Ice Tea. (Yes. Adam Rose sells an adult beverage on a PG show. What.)



Vince McMahon shows up...or so we think. It's Damien Sandow dressed like Vince. After a decent Vince McMahon impression as "Vincent Kennedy McMahondow," he says he's entering the Intercontinental Championship battle royal at Battleground. Stephanie McMahon appears on the TitanTron and is incensed he would impersonate her dad, and puts him in a match against another entrant in the battle royal: The Great Khali, who fells "McMahondow" in one swift chop. The Great Khali beats Damien Sandow.



We finally find out who the returning former WWE champ and cross-platform success of a Superstar is...The Miz. He says he was tempted to stay in Hollywood and shoot more films, but he came back for the fans as they don't appreciate him like Hollywood does. As he continues talking, another superstar of the former WWE champ and cross-media platform success story varieties shows up...Chris Jericho. Miz runs his mouth only to eat a Codebreaker. When Jericho speaks, however, he is surrounded by The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan), who instantly overpower him.



Dolph Ziggler takes on Cesaro tomorrow night on Main Event on the WWE Network.

During Fandango vs. Dolph Ziggler, Summer Rae shows up and kisses Ziggler. Ziggler kisses her back. Fandango is distracted and distraught by this, and this allows Ziggler to hit the Zig Zag. Dolph Ziggler beats Fandango.



Goldust and Stardust beat Rybaxel (Curtis Axel and Ryback).

Paige shows up. She says she's here to stay...until the former WWE Divas Champion, AJ Lee, makes her return! AJ tells Paige that she's right, and that she's proved her and everyone wrong. She also has a change of heart, saying that Paige slapped her back into reality after months of being really cocky, and thanks her. Paige thinks she's pulling the same trick she did to win the Divas title, and says she doesn't want to put her title on the line. AJ asks the WWE Universe if they want a championship rematch right now, and the Universe heartily agrees. Paige agrees to a title defense.

AJ Lee beats Paige to win the WWE Divas Championship!



Sheamus is throwing up a 4th of July Challenge for the WWE United States Championship on SmackDown this Friday!

Triple H guests on commentary for the next match.

Kane and Randy Orton vs John Cena and Roman Reigns with Reigns tossing Orton into the back and Kane using the steel steps as a weapon. Kane hits Cena with a Tombstone Piledriver. As trainers check on Cena, Seth Rollins tries to cash in his Money In The Bank briefcase, but doesn't get the chance to follow through as Dean Ambrose rushes in and goes after Rollins, chasing him out of the arena. Kane grabs a steel chair and is about to hit Cena with it when Roman Reigns returns and Spears Kane. Roman Reigns and Triple H stare each other down, and Triple H slinks away.



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