Here’s RAW in case you missed it:
From The Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana:
Hosted by Michael Cole and WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler.
HOUR 1:
John Cena came to the ring to reveal a part of Wrestlemania, along with his championship match against The Rock. He is interrupted by CM Punk and Paul Heyman. Cena knows that Punk has lost to The Rock twice, and challenges him to a match where if Punk wins, he will face The Rock for the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania. Punk accepts the challenge………next week
INTERVIEW: Matt Striker tries to hear Sheamus’ thoughts on the six-man tag match from last night, much to an infuriated RyBack pacing back and forth. Sheamus tries to calm him down, but the two of them nearly come to blows until Chris Jericho stops them. Jericho tells them that he remembers groups like the New World Order (NWO) and De-Generation X (DX), and that The Shield (Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns) are entirely different, and that they all have to fight for WWE to protect it from them. Jericho then runs to RAW Managing Supervisor Vickie Guerrero to book him, Sheamus and RyBack in a six-man tag match against The Shield.
1. Sin Cara vs. “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry.
THE WINNER: “THE WORLD’S STRONGEST MAN” MARK HENRY!!!
NOTE: As Mark Henry was about to put Sin Cara in another World’s Strongest Slam, The Great Khali came out to confront him. Henry threw down Sin Cara and was ready to fight, but opted not to.
2. A NON-TITLE NO DISQUALIFICATION MATCH: The Miz vs. WWE United States Champion Antonio Cesaro.
THE WINNER VIA SUBMISSION: THE MIZ!!!
3. A NON-TITLE MATCH: Dolph Ziggler with A.J. Lee and Big E Langston vs. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Alberto del Rio with Ricardo Rodriguez.
THE WINNER: ALBERTO DEL RIO!!!
NOTE: After the match, Alberto del Rio was knocked out by Big E Langston. Dolph Ziggler tried to capitalize on the situation by cashing-in his Money In The Bank briefcase, but the briefcase was snatched by Ricardo Rodriguez!!! Big E Langston chased after Ricardo, whom in the middle of the run, threw down the briefcase. A.J. Lee recovered the briefcase and tossed it to Ziggler, but was enziguri kicked by del Rio!!!!!
ANOTHER NOTE: This match went into the first 3 minutes of Hour 2.
HOUR 2:
4. A MIXED SIX-PERSON TAG TEAM MATCH: Tensai and “The Funkasaurus” Brodus Clay with “The Funkadactyls” Naomi and Cameron vs. Primo, Epico and Rosa Mendes.
Naomi participated in this match.
THE WINNERS: THE TEAM OF TENSAI, “FUNKADACTYL” NAOMI AND “THE FUNKASAURUS” BRODUS CLAY!!!
At a press conference earlier today, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced that on Sunday, April 6, 2014, The Mercedes-Benz Superdome (the former Louisiana Superdome) will be the home of WWE Wrestlemania 30!!!!!!!!!!!
The State of the Union Adress with Jack Swagger and Zeb Coulter.
Jack Swagger allowed Zeb Coulter to speak. Zeb Coulter stated that the reason why America is suffering is because of illegal immigrants have both taken over, and taken everything. Zeb mentioned that Jack Swagger will reclaim America when he defeats Alberto del Rio to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania.
5. Jack Swagger with Zeb Coulter vs. WWE Tag Team Champion Daniel Bryan.
THE WINNER VIA SUBMISSION: “THE REAL AMERICAN” JACK SWAGGER.
RAW Managing Supervisor Vickie Guerrero announced that she appointed Brad Maddox to the title of Assistant to the Managing Supervisor. Paul Heyman was disgusted by the announcement, and tried to leave the ring when he was stopped via satellite by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. Vince decided to fire Paul, but stated that it’s too easy. He decides to return to RAW next week, and fight Paul himself!!!
HOUR 3:
6. A SIX-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH: Chris Jericho, Sheamus and RyBack vs. The Shield (Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns).
THE WINNERS: THE SHIELD!!!
7. Kofi Kingston vs. Damien Sandow.
NOTE: Damien Sandow started the match by attacking Kofi Kingston before the referee could signal the bell. As Sandow continued his assault, R-Truth zoomed to the ring to save Kofi!!!!!!!
THIS MATCH WAS A NO-CONTEST.
Actor D.J. Cotrona and Actress Adrianne Palicki (with dyed blond hair!!!) were interviewed by Josh Matthews in the support of the upcoming movie G.I. Joe: Retaliation, which will be released in theaters on Friday, March 29, 2013. The movie also stars The Rock as Roadblock, Bruce Willis as Joseph Colton and Channing Tatum as Sergeant Conrad “Duke” Hauser/Sergeant Duke.
8. Randy Orton vs. WWE Tag Team Champion Kane.
THE WINNER: RANDY ORTON!!!
The Rock’s victory party was opened up by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s (UL-Lafayette) Ragin’ Cajuns Marching Band.
WWE Champion The Rock told CM Punk that last night, “The best in the world wasn’t best enough”. He also stated that he is going to Wrestlemania, but without the spinner belt that John Cena created for his first title reign as WWE Champion back in 2005. He stated that the championship belt is not a toy, and should not spin. With that, he unveiled a brand new WWE Championship belt, with plates of his Brahma Bull logo on it!!!!!! John Cena appeared, and when it looked like he was going to confront The Rock, CM Punk ambushed him from behind with the spinner belt, and threw it on the ramp. Punk pointed to The Rock, and he was ready to fight, but Punk opted to walk away.
Match #’s 3, 5, 6 and 8 are the highlight matches of the night!!!!!!!!!!
Aberto del Rio, Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger, Daniel Bryan, Sheamus, Chris Jericho, RyBack, The Shield and Randy Orton are the wrestlers of the night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The return of R-Truth was the highlight moment of the night!!!!!!!!!!
ANALYSIS: There was a LOT of talking for a post-pay-per-view RAW, but the four highlight matches made up for it.
