Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 25, 2014

Michael Cole starts the show with a Hall of Fame Forum. The panelists are Hulk Hogan, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Shawn Michaels thinks John Cena's chances of taking the title from Brock Lesnar aren't good, but Hulk says Cena can still go. Ric Flair says he thinks the world of John Cena, but feels he doesn't have a chance either. HBK and Hulk debate until Cena himself shows up. Cena says he has respect for all three Hall of Fame panelists, but doesn't want to her all the debate and admits SummerSlam was a complete beatdown before saying he plans to face Lesnar again and bring the fight at Night of Champions. Despite all the doubt (and the support), he has no plans of losing to Lesnar again.

Rusev beats Jack Swagger after beating Swagger to the point that he cannot continue.

A trainer checks on Jack Swagger when Swagger meets Bo Dallas, who tells him he let his country down again and that he should Bolieve.

Sheamus guests on commentary for the next match.

Cesaro beats Rob Van Dam to become #1 contender for the WWE United States Championship. After the match, Cesaro takes the US title belt and looks at it before tossing it into Sheamus' face. The referee has to keep Sheamus from getting close to Cesaro, who continues to taunt Sheamus as he backs away.

Paige beats Natalya. After the match, AJ Lee shows up and fores Paige to retreat, only for Paige to run into a discus punch by Natalya. AJ Lee helps Paige up, then says Paige was being sincere, but not as sincere as she is. She then hugs Paige, kisses her hand and skips around her before leaving.

Kane and Seth Rollins hold a eulogy for Dean Ambrose. As Rollins speaks, Roman Reigns shows up, beats up Kane, then nearly destroys Rollins. Kane rescues Rollins from a Spear, and the two of them retreat.

Goldust and Stardust hear destiny calling for them...

Goldust and Stardust beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) by count-out when Jey injures his leg after diving over the top rope and fails to get back in the ring before the count of ten. The Usos retain the WWE Tag Team Championships. Goldust wants a rematch, as he thinks that Jey got himself counted out on purpose. Goldust and Stardust attack The Usos, and aggravate Jey's leg injury, turning heel in the process.

Kane and Seth Rollins set up a handicap match against Roman Reigns in order to do away with him.

We see a video package for Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena with interview footage of Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman.

The Miz guests on commentary after introducing his stunt double, "Damien Mizdow," who is Damien Sandow dressing and acting like The Miz.

Dolph Ziggler beats Damien Sandow.

Brie Bella and Nikki Bella are brought out individually as part of a family reconciliation...which ends with Nikki hating her sister Brie even more and Jerry "The King" Lawler getting slapped.

Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Kane ends with Rollins hitting Reigns with his Money In The Bank briefcase. Before Rollns and Kane can Curb Stomp Reigns into the cinderblocks, Reigns fights back, then grabs a cinder block and nearly throws it at Rollins' head. Kane then eats a Superman Punch.

Bray Wyatt plans to put John Cena down like a small, wounded animal tonight.

Big Show and Mark Henry take on The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) this Friday on SmackDown!

Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego) beat Slater-Gator (Heath Slater and Titus O'Neil).

Bo Dallas beats Kofi Kingston. After the match, Bo says Kofi isn't like Jack Swagger because Kofi just let himself down. Before Bo says that Swagger and Kofi need to Bolieve, Swagger sneaks up on Bo and makes him pay for not keeping his name out of his mouth.

John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt ends with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan attacking Cena...but Big Show and "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry make the save!

John Cena, Big Show and "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry beat The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) by submission with Cena's STF in a six-man tag match made shortly after the last match. The Wyatt Family ends up eating three Attitude Adjustments!