SummerSlam Post PPV Thread - *Spoilers*

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Tonight’s show starts with the ‘Doritos Jacked’ SummerSlam Kickoff Show featuring Shawn Michaels, Booker T, Vickie Guerrero, and Josh Mathews.

Josh welcomes everyone.

Josh asks Shawn what he is looking forward to the most and Shawn says that it is the concept of SummerSlam in L.A. He is looking forward to the WWE Title Match.

Booker T says that he is looking forward to Bray Wyatt versus Kane. Booker mentions that Kane made his debut in 1997 at Bad Blood.

Vickie says that she is looking forward to the World Title Match.

Shawn agrees with Booker about how it is an uphill battle to make his debut in a Ring of Fire Match.

We see how Rob Van Dam got his match on the Kickoff Show.

Booker is asked for his thoughts on the United States Title Match. He says that Rob will have to step up in his home town and he thinks that Rob will do it.

Shawn says that people are impressed with the Shield and what they have done. We will see if The Shield is for real tonight.

Vickie says that she brought Rob back so she is looking forward to this match.

Renee Young is in the Social Media Lounge and she wants people to make their predictions on social media. Renee wants people to send videos on Tout.

We take a look at the CM Punk video package that aired on Smackdown this week.

Paul Heyman is in the locker room and Josh says that this match is being compared as David versus Goliath and Paul tells him to stop and he calls the comparison preposterous. David versus Goliath is a story we tell our children that there is hope left in the world. That is not the case.

Historians say that David hit Goliath with a slingshot, but the truth is that David got in one shot but Goliath dominated David and laid him to waste. That is what will happen tonight.

Paul says that he comes up with an idea that even CM Punk will agree to. The match will be No Disqualification. CM Punk will end up a martyr tonight and he will be pushed into martyrdom by the beast incarnate, BROCK LESNAR

Josh asks how this will change the match and Booker says that it will work in Brock’s favor. Punk will not lay down. Shawn says that he was concerned about this match and he says that the no disqualification serves Punk well. He says that he did not think that Punk would have a chance against Lesnar, but this might help. Vickie says that she is afraid for Punk. Shawn says that being the smaller man helps to have a no disqualification stipulation.

We go to Tony Dawson who was outside the Staples Center earlier today. He is with two fans who came to SummerSlam with Northern Ireland.

We see people entering the seating area.

It is time to take a look at Total Divas.

Josh mentions that Total Divas will have a presence on the pay per view with Natalya versus Brie Bella.

Vickie says that she thinks Natalya will win. She wonders how Shawn or Booker know anything about Divas. Vickie says that she is proud of the product. Booker says that Brie better watch out because Natalya is a grappler and she can take down some men. Shawn says that people used to call him a diva and he says that he was a foxy dude.

We take a look at the mixed tag match and how we go to tonight.

We see Dolph Ziggler and Big E Langston at Venice Beach working out. Langston talks about how his agility separates himself from others his size. AJ says that she uses the Black Widow because she doesn’t have the strength of others. She says that she has always been the champion, but now she has proof.

Renee Young is in the Social Media Lounge. She runs through some of the predictions that were submitted.

We take a look at how the WWE Title Match was set up and the build to tonight.

Josh asks Shawn if Daniel Bryan can win and Shawn says that he does think so. He likes John Cena, but he is a bit biased towards Daniel Bryan. He has known him since he was 18 and he is very talented.

Vickie says that Daniel Bryan is a fresh face.

Booker says that John Cena has been on the mountaintop a long time. Cena has made a lot of money. Is John Cena still hungry and will he step up to face Daniel Bryan.

Shawn says that John has earned everything he has gotten.

Booker and Shawn talk about getting worn down on top. Shawn and Booker say that the timing might be right for Bryan.

Booker says that if Cena chose Bryan, maybe Cena thinks that he can beat Bryan.

Vickie wonders about the motives of Triple H.

We are back with Tony Dawson outside with fans from Calgary and he asks them about what match they are looking forward to and one says that they are looking forward to the Punk versus Lesnar match.

We go to ringside for Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, and John Layfield. They talk about the matches on the show. Jerry says that Triple H is the wild card for the WWE Title match. Jerry does not know who the no disqualification stipulation helps and John says that it will help Brock Lesnar. Michael says that he might have an advantage because he can use whatever he wants.

Match Number One: United States Title Match - Dean Ambrose versus Rob Van Dam

They circle each other and have some words for each other. Ambrose retreats into the ropes before locking up to try to get inside Van Dam’s head. They lock up and Ambrose with a waist lock but Van Dam with a standing switch. Ambrose with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Ambrose mocks Van Dam and they lock up again.

Ambrose with a hammer lock and he takes Rob to the mat. Van Dam gets back to his feet and he applies a side head lock and connects with a shoulder tackle. Van Dam with a jumping back heel kick and Rob shows Dean how to do the thumbs thing.

Ambrose pushes Van Dam and Van Dam with forearms. Van Dam with a clothesline followed by a side head lock take down. Ambrose with a punch and elbow in the corner and then he chops Van Dam. Ambrose runs his forearm across Van Dam’s face. Ambrose with punches in the corner but Van Dam with punches of his own.

Van Dam with an Irish whip but he runs into Ambrose’s boots and Van Dam is down. Ambrose gets a near fall. Ambrose with a neck breaker for a near fall. Ambrose works on the neck. Van Dam with an elbow but Ambrose with a knee. Ambrose with a drop kick with Van Dam against the ropes and Ambrose gets a near fall.

Ambrose with a reverse chin lock but Van Dam with elbow and clotheslines. Van Dam with a thrust kick and then he tries for the monkey flip but Ambrose moves out of the way. Van Dam with a cross body for a near fall. Van Dam with a slam and he goes for the Split Legged Moonsault but Ambrose gets his knees up.

Ambrose with a clothesline for a near fall. Ambrose takes too long and Van Dam with a kick to the head followed by a step over spin kick. Van Dam goes up top and The Shield’s music plays and Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins make their way to the ring.

Mark Henry’s music plays and he makes his way to the ring. He is followed by Big Show, accompanied by his music.

We go to a break.

We are back and Ambrose with punches to Van Dam and he gets a near fall. Ambrose with a crossface chicken wing into a sleeper. Ambrose gets Van Dam to his knees. Van Dam with elbows but Ambrose sends Van Dam through the ropes to the floor. Big Show and Henry make sure that Rollins and Reigns don’t do anything.

Van Dam with a suplex to Ambrose on the floor. Van Dam puts Ambrose on the ringside barrier for the corkscrew guillotine leg drop. Van Dam goes up top and hits a senton onto Ambrose for a near fall. Van Dam with a slam and he signals for Rolling Thunder and Reigns grabs the leg. Ambrose tries to attack Van Dam from behind but Van Dam with a body scissors roll up for a near fall.

Ambrose with a spinebuster for a near fall. Ambrose with a slam and then he goes to the apron and then up top. Ambrose misses a back senton splash when Van Dam moves. Van Dam goes up top and Rollins distracts Van Dam. Ambrose with a rollup for a near fall.

Van Dam with punches and Ambrose with a knee. Ambrose with an Irish whip but Van Dam with an elbow and then he hits a springboard side kick and Rolling Thunder. Van Dam goes up top and hits the Five Star Frog Splash but Roman Reigns with a spear and the referee calls for the bell.

Winner: Rob Van Dam (by disqualification)

After the match, Big Show and Mark Henry come into the ring to check on Van Dam.

Dean tells Rob that he couldn’t get it done.

We go to Josh Mathews and the panel of honor. Booker says that Van Dam had it won, but like a pack of hyenas, the Shield did what he thought they would do. Shawn says that the two big guys aren’t as nimble as the other two guys. Booker says that Rob’s stock went up after this match.

We go to the Social Media Lounge and Renee shows us some Touts.

We return to the announce table and we see the construction of the railing for the Ring of Fire.

We go to a Kane versus Bray Wyatt video package.

We see the fire from one side of the ring as the Pre Show goes off the air.

The host of Summerslam, The Miz, is out first to kick off the show. He welcomes everyone to the 26th annual Summerslam event. Miz plugs two main events for tonight - Brock Lesnar vs. CM Punk and John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship with Triple H as the special guest referee.

Fandango's music hits to cut off The Miz. A confused Miz says, "Really? Welcome to Summerslam!"

A video package runs hyping John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan and Brock Lesnar vs. CM Punk.

A graphic opening hits welcoming us to the show. We go live to the Staples Center in Los Angeles where a huge display of pyro goes off. JoJo of "Total Divas" is out to sing the National Anthem at the top of the stage.

"Ring of Fire" Match
Kane vs. Bray Wyatt w/ Luke Harper and Erick Rowan

The bell rings and here we go. The flames are turned on surrounding the ring. Kane grabs Wyatt and tosses him to the corner hitting a few rights. Kane does the same thing on two more corners and then levels Wyatt with a big clothesline. The flames fly high when Bray hits the mat. We see a shot of Harper and Rowan trying to get in the ring and the flames shoot high backing them off. Kane with a suplex on Wyatt. Wyatt dodges a corner shot from Kane and responds with a body slash in the corner. Bray drops big rights over Kane after pulling him down from the corner. Bray with kicks to the body of Kane. We see a shot of a firefighter at ringside observing the flames. Kane catches Wyatt with a big boot when he hits the ropes charging at Kane. Kane with a corner clothesline and side slam combo on Wyatt. Wyatt with a big forearm to the back of Kane taking him down. Wyatt yells out at Harper to get a weapon. Harper tries to throw a kendo stick in and it instead catches on fire when the flames go high. Kane with a chokeslam on Wyatt. Kane grabs Wyatt by the throat and picks him up. Kane yells, "This is my playground boy!" Kane with a second chokeslam on Wyatt. Kane signals for the end. Harper and Rowan put a blanket over the flames and hit the ring. Kane fights off both Harper and Rowan for a bit until Harper charges Kane taking him down.

Harper drops elbows as Rowan keeps Kane down. Harper and Rowan pick up Kane and push him to the corner. Harper with a big clothesline on Kane and Rowan follows with a body splash. They pick up Wyatt who is sitting down in the corner. Wyatt is on his knees holding his arms out as Harper and Rowan pick up Kane. Wyatt grabs Kane and connects with his facebuster finisher. Wyatt covers Kane for the pinfall.

Winner: Bray Wyatt

After the match, Bray Wyatt stands over Kane. Wyatt leaves the ring as Luke Harper and Erick Rowan are close behind carrying Kane. We see highlights of the match leading to the finish. Back live, Wyatt is sitting down in his rocking chair when we see a shot of Harper and Rowan putting Kane down stomach first over the bottom of the steel steps. Harper and Rowan grab the top part of the steel steps, hold them over the top of Kane, Wyatt grabs the head of Kane, holds it down and they drop the steel steps over Kane's head. Wyatt lights up his lantern and The Wyatt Family drags Kane away to the back.

We see footage from earlier tonight of Brock Lesnar vs. CM Punk being changed to a No DQ match courtesy of a backstage promo by Paul Heyman.

Damien Sandow vs. Cody Rhodes

Lock up and Cody Rhodes with big body shots to Damien Sandow early on. Rhodes with a few more shots and a big back body suplex. Sandow fights back with big forearms to the lower back of Rhodes. Sandow with a snap suplex into a cover that results in a one count. Sandow drives his knees into the back of Rhodes and pulls back on his arms. Sandow counters a Cross Rhodes attempt early on and throws more knees to the body. Sandow with his side russian leg sweep and connects with his Elbow of Disdain. Sandow locks the leg of Rhodes and gets Rhodes turned over in modified Boston Crab. Rhodes spins out of it to break free. Sandow fights back with a big forearm to the back of the head. Sandow is sitting up on the top turnbuckle, Rhodes cuts him off and hits a modified Muscle Buster for a close two count. Rhodes with a clothesline, elbow and right hand combo to level Sandow each time. Rhodes with a Goldust drop down and uppercut to Sandow. Rhodes connects with a springboard missile dropkick on Sandow. Rhodes with a low blow kick to Sandow as Sandow was holding on to the top rope. Sandow with his swinging neckbreaker to get another close two count. Rhodes counters a sunset flip attempt into a close two count. Rhodes connects with his Beautiful Disaster and gets a very close two count on Sandow.

Sandow with a roll up on Rhodes from the corner for a close two count. Sandow thought he had it. Sandow holds on to the ropes when Rhodes was attempting a roll up. Rhodes pulls Sandow back and connects with the Cross Rhodes. Rhodes hooks the leg and gets the pinfall.

Winner: Cody Rhodes

After the match, Damien Sandow crawls over and clutches his "Money in the Bank" briefcase. We see highlights of the match leading to the finish.

A video package runs focusing on the career of Christian in WWE.

WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Alberto Del Rio (c) vs. Christian

Lilian Garcia did the ring introduction for challenger Christian. Alberto Del Rio cut off Lilian's initial introduction and insisted she introduce him in Spanish. Garcia proceeded to do so getting tons of heat from the crowd in Los Angeles. The bell rings and we get a lock up with Del Rio pushing Christian to the corner. Del Rio with a headlock and hangs on when Christian tries sending him to the ropes. Christian dumps Del Rio to the outside early on. Del Rio is back up on the ring apron and Christian drops him off the top rope. Back in the ring, Del Rio catches Christian with an elbow. Del Rio is up on the top turnbuckle. Christian tries to cut him off. Del Rio counters and crotches Christian. Del Rio with a huge kick to the head and Christian falls back in the tree of woe. Del Rio lays in some boots to Christian and then connects with a big kick to the chest. On the outside, Del Rio sends Christian back first into the ring barricade area and then tosses him back in the ring. Del Rio drops Christian down on the mat face first and then works over his right shoulder using the ropes for help. Del Rio goes top rope and drops his body weight over the bad shoulder of Christian. Del Rio goes flying through the ropes to the outside when Christian moves out of the way against the ropes. Christian with a big flying splash over Del Rio on the outside to take him out.

Back in the ring, Del Rio pulls Christian down by the arm of his bad shoulder and lays in some more boots. Del Rio's nose is busted open a bit as he eats a boot from Christian jumping off the top turnbuckle. Christian with a second rope missile dropkick that levels Del Rio. Christian throws right hands to Del Rio in the corner. Christian avoids a kick to the head from Del Rio, goes up top, jumps and connects with a cross body resulting in a close two count. Del Rio counters a Killswitch attempt. Del Rio with a backcracker on Christian when Christian is up on the second turnbuckle looking to jump back at Del Rio. Christian takes another huge kick to the head from Del Rio. Del Rio with a cover and Christian again powers out after two. Del Rio jumps from the second rope and misses with a body splash attempt. Christian is now up on the second rope and connects with a twisting flying elbow. Del Rio sends Christian to the corner hitting a few shoulder charges. Both men are up on the top turnbuckle. Christian attempts a sunset flip. Del Rio hangs on and catches Christian with a big right punch. Christian is back up with Del Rio and connects with a big huricanrana. Christian with a cover and Del Rio kicks out. Christian is going for a spear when Del Rio catches him with a big dropkick to the face. Del Rio with a cover and Christian kicks out.

Christian with a drop toe hold and uppercut combo. When Christian is returning to the ring, Del Rio catches him with another kick to the head. Del Rio covers Christian and Christian again kicks out. Del Rio is frustrated. Del Rio lowersa a knee pad, Christian counters a superkick attempt from Del Rio and catches Del Rio with a spear! Christian immediately favors his shoulder in pain. Del Rio grabs the bad arm/shoulder of Christian and goes for the arm bar. Christian is trying to prevent Del Rio from completely locking it in. Del Rio pulls back and gets the arm bar fully locked in. Christian is trying to fight out of it. Del Rio continues to pull back with force. Christian taps.

Winner and still WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Alberto Del Rio

After the match, the referee hands Alberto Del Rio the WWE World Heavyweight Championship right away. We then see highlights of the match leading to the finish. Back live, we see a shot of Del Rio and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship over his shoulder. Renee Young is in the ring looking to get a word from Del Rio. Del Rio takes the mic away and said the Mexican people need a hero to look up to. He said he can be that man, he can be that hero, your World Heavyweight Champion, Alberto Del Rio.

We see footage of Maria Menounos and Natalya defeating Brie Bella and Eva Marie earlier today at Summerslam Axxess. Back live, The Miz is with "EXTRA" host Maria Menounos. Menounos talked about the Twitter war started by The Bella Twins over the "Total Divas" show. Fandango then shows up dancing with Summer Rae. Miz dances with Menounos and walks off.

Natalya w/ The Funkadactyls vs. Brie Bella w/ Nikki Bella and Eva Marie

Brie Bella with a big slap to Natalya early on. Natalya responds with a slap of her own. They exchange a few more slaps. Natalya goes for a Sharpshooter right away and Brie is able to reach the ropes in time. Natalya grabs Brie on the outside and tosses her back in. On the outside, Nikki and Eva pull Natalya down over the ring apron. Brie with a big baseball slide shot to Natalya. Back in the ring, Brie drops a leg over Natayla. The fans are chanting for JBL, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler. Brie with shots to Natayla in the corner. The crowd is now starting a "WE WANT TABLES" chant in Los Angeles. Brie with a quick facebuster on Natalya. Natalya with a modified Stunner on Brie and then levels her with a quick clothesline. Natalya gets the Sharpshooter locked on. Brie is crawling. Brie with a counter sending Natalya to the corner. The Funkadactyls tackle Nikki Bella and Eva Marie at ringside when they were pulling on the arm of Natalya. Brie gets an arm lock applied and is yelling at her to tap. Natalya counters getting Brie up on her shoulders. Brie with a roll up that results in a close two count. Brie with a big knee. Natalya with an Alabama Slam into a Sharpshooter. Brie taps.

Winner: Natalya

After the match, Natayla celebrates her win with The The Funkadactyls.

Backstage, we see footage from earlier today of Ryback complaining about his soup being cold to the person running catering. The catering guy said it is supposed to be cold. Ryback demands he take it away. Ryback pours the soup down his shirt. He then pours the rest of the soup from the pot over his head and leaves.

A video package runs hyping Brock Lesnar vs. CM Punk tonight.

No Disqualification Match
Brock Lesnar w/ Paul Heyman vs. CM Punk

The bell rings and Brock Lesnar lifts CM Punk up right away and throws him in the corner. Lesnar with shoulder charges to Punk. Lesnar tosses Punk with ease to the other corner and connects with some big boots to the body. Punk with knees to Lesnar. Lesnar blocks a body kick and throws Punk to the outside side of the ring by his head. Punk jumps back up and Lesnar catches him sending him to the corner. Punk with a high knee. Lesnar stays up. Punk with a second high knee and Lesnar goes down. Punk with another knee to the head that sends Lesnar flying through the ropes to the outside. Punk with a suicide dive that takes out Lesnar. Punk grabs the top part of the steel steps, but Lesnar pushes the steps back into Punk. Punk is able to drive Lesnar face first into the steel ring post when Lesnar puts Punk up on his shoulder. Punk is up on the top turnbuckle and connects with a sledgehammer shot that levels Lesnar at ringside. Punk stands up on the announce table and connects with a flying clothesline on Lesnar. Punk walks over and goes after Paul Heyman when Lesnar attacks Punk from behind. Lesnar grabs Punk and tosses him with ease over the top of the announce table. Lesnar grabs Punk and throws him over the table once more. Punk clipped part of the TV monitor and you can see a cut over his back.

Lesnar takes the top part of the announce table, puts it over Punk's back and stomps over it splitting it in two. Lesnar with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex to Punk on the outside. Lesnar tosses Punk back in the ring. Punk tries to fight back with body kicks and Lesnar cuts him off with a right hand. Lesnar puts Punk up in the corner and connects with a series of shoulder shots. Lesnar applies a bearhug on Punk. Punk tries to fight out with elbows to the head of Lesnar. Lesnar catches Punk with a big knee. We see a shot of Paul Heyman at ringside yelling, "Stay down!" Punk fights out with some body shots and kicks. Punk goes up top, Lesnar catches Punk and connects with a huge fallaway slam sending Punk to the other side of the ring. Lesnar picks up Punk and drops his body over his knee repeatedly. Lesnar with a cover and Punk kicks out after two. Punk bites the ear of Lesnar and then throws some more body kicks. Punk catches Lesnar with a flying knee to the head from the top turnbuckle. Lesnar is sitting in the corner trying to regain his composure as he gets to his feet. Punk with a high knee to the jaw in the corner on Lesnar. Punk connects with another high knee. Punk with another high knee attempt, Lesnar counters, Punk counters and then drops Lesnar with a kick to the head. Punk is now going up to the top turnbuckle.

Punk stands high, jumps and connects with his flying elbow. Punk goes for the cover and Lesnar kicks out after two. Punk calling for GTS. Punk has Lesnar up. Lesnar counters out. More counters between the two. Punk with another kick to the head that drops Lesnar. Punk has Lesnar up again. Lesnar counters the GTS and gets the Kimura Lock applied standing up. Lesnar then drops to his back keeping it applied. Punk counters into an arm bar. Lesnar breaks free and Punk gets a triangle choke applied. Lesnar lifts Punk up and powers him down with a huge powerbomb. Punk keeps the triange locked in. Lesnar lifts Punk up again on his shoulders, backs to the corner, Punk with a few right hands and then powers Punk down with a second huge powerbomb. Both men are down. Lesnar with a series of suplexes on Punk, another cover and Punk kicks out. Lesnar leaves the ring and grabs a steel chair at ringside. Lesnar has the chair in hand as Punk jumps off the nearby top turnbuckle and takes out Lesnar. Punk has the chair and cracks it over the back of Lesnar. Punk with another shot to the back of Lesnar as Lesnar rolls back in the ring. Lesnar blocks another shot, kicks Punk, grabs the chair and Punk with a low blow to Lesnar as he drops the chair. Punk grabs the steel chair and is heading to the top turnbuckle as Lesnar is still on the mat.

Punk comes flying off the top turnbuckle with the steel chair in hand and drops the chair over the face of Lesnar connecting in full. Punk with a cover and Lesnar somehow powers out after a two count. Punk with more shots to the back of Lesnar using the steel chair. Paul Heyman jumps to the ring apron and takes the chair away from Punk. Punk grabs Heyman. Lesnar grabs Punk. Lesnar has Punk up on his shoulders. Punk grabs the tie of Heyman. Lesnar is screaming at Heyman to let go. Punk jumps off the shoulders of Lesnar, gets Lesnar up and connects with the GTS! Punk covers Lesnar and Heyman breaks up the pinfall. Punk chases after Heyman around the ring. When Punk is back in, Lesnar has Punk up, goes for the F5 and Punk counters into a DDT. Punk covers Lesnar and Lesnar gets a shoulder up after two. Punk gets the Anaconda Vice locked on. Lesnar is teasing he may tap. We then see Heyman jump in with the chair. Punk breaks the submission and grabs Heyman. Punk with a big right punch that drops Heyman. Punk gets the Anaconda Vice locked on Heyman. Lesnar then cracks the steel chair over the back of Punk. Lesnar with repeated shots to the back of Punk using the chair. Lesnar has Punk up and he connects with the F5 with Punk landing face first on the chair. Lesnar hooks the leg and gets the pinfall.

Winner: Brock Lesnar

After the match, we see a shot of both Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman smiling. We then see highlights from the match leading to the finish. Back live, we see a shot of CM Punk just starting to recover in the ring. Punk is favoring his right arm/shoulder. The crowd in Los Angeles starts a loud "CM PUNK" chant. A frustrated Punk kicks the corner turnbuckle pad and sits on the ring apron. Punk limps his way to the back.

A promo for WWE Night of Champions on September 15 airs.

Video is shown of a fan that took a body splash bump from Mark Henry at Summerslam Axxess. That fan and his friends are sitting at ringside for the next match.

Dolph Ziggler and Kaitlyn vs. Big E Langston and AJ Lee

We start with Dolph Ziggler and Big E Langston. Ziggler drops Langston early with a quick dropkick. Langston fires back with a big belly-to-belly suplex. Langston gets an abdominal stretch applied on Ziggler and drops some big elbow shots. Langston holds back the arms of Ziggler allowing AJ to get a slap in. Ziggler catches Langston with another dropkick. Tags to AJ and Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn with a quick charge and backbreaker. AJ catches Kaitlyn with a quick spin kick that results in a two count. AJ catches Kaitlyn with an elbow and then connects with a swinging neckbreaker. AJ with a second swinging neckbreaker on Kaitlyn and takes a few skips around the ring. AJ with a kick to the back of Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn fires back with a big shoulder tackle. Tags to Ziggler and Langston. Ziggler with a body splash and neckbreaker combo. Ziggler drops repeated elbows. Ziggler ends up dropping 10 elbows as the crowd in Los Angeles counted along. Kaitlyn runs in to break up a pinfall and AJ takes out Kaitlyn with a bigk nee. Langston with a huge charge in the corner on Ziggler. Langston misses another charge attempt. AJ grabs the leg of Ziggler under the bottom rope. Kaitlyn with a spear to AJ. Langston with a huge clothesline on Ziggler. Ziggler counters Langston and connects with the Zig Zag to get the pinfall.

Winners: Dolph Ziggler and Kaitlyn

After the match, we see highlights leading to the finish. Back live, we see a shot of Ziggler and Kaitlyn celebrating.

Backstage, The Miz recaps the events at Summerslam when Fandango interrupts him again. Miz levels Fandango with a clothesline.

We check in with the Summerslam panel with Booker T, Shawn Michaels and Vickie Guerrero.

WWE Championship
Special Guest Referee: Triple H
John Cena (c) vs. Daniel Bryan

Big reaction for Daniel Bryan during his entrance. Mixed reaction for John Cena. Even more of an insane reaction for Bryan during the ring introduction for the challenger by Justin Roberts. More mixed reactions for Cena during his ring introduction.

The bell rings and here we go. They immediately point out John Cena's left elbow on commentary as Cena gets in a quick headlock takedown on Bryan. Bryan fights out quickly. Lock of the hands and Cena trips up Bryan keeping his shoulders on the mat. Bryan gets his shoulders elevated each time avoiding a pinfall. Bryan with a monkey flip, goes for a Yes Lock early and Cena bails. Cena has words with the doctor at ringside. They ask the doctor at ringside what was discussed. The doctor informs Michael Cole that Cena said his elbow feels fine. Back in the ring, Cena goes back to the headlock takedown on Bryan. Lots of mat wrestling and counters between the two. Cena with a big shot to Bryan on the ring apron sending Bryan flying into the announce table at ringside. Bryan sends Cena into the steel steps at ringside. Bryan has Cena up on the top of the steps, Cena counters and connects with a suplex on Bryan off the steel steps to the floor. Back in the ring, Cena sends Bryan with force into the corner. Cena with a HUGE powerbomb on Bryan that results in a two count. Bryan with elbows to the head of Cena. Crowd chanting "YES" with each strike connecting. Bryan with kicks to the chest repeatedly. Cena walks forward with a big knee to the gut. Bryan with a big clothesline. Bryan with stiff kicks to the chest of Cena.

Cena ducks the final kick to the head, connects with his shoulder tackle and executes his spinning powerbomb plant. Huge booing from the crowd in Los Angeles. Cena calls for the Five Knuckle Shuffle when Bryan kicks him in the face. Cena is down, grabs Bryan by the legs, gets him back down, Bryan is up and Cena again connects with his twisting planting powerbomb. Cena connects with Five Knuckle Shuffle. Bryan counters an early AA attempt and kicks Cena in the face from the corner. Bryan connects with a top rope missile dropkick that results in a two count. Bryan back with more body kicks and yells at Cena to get up. Bryan drops the bad left elbow of Cena off his shoulder. More kicks to the back of Cena by Bryan. Cena trips up Bryan with a drop toe hold, Bryan gets Cena tripped up and then locks the STF on Cena. Cena is pulling himself towards the ropes. Cena gets close. Bryan breaks the hold, picks up Cena on one leg and connects with a german suplex into a bridge for a two count. Bryan hangs on and connects with a second German Suplex for another two count. Cena powers out of a third attempt, Bryan counters and gets the Yes Lock applied. Cena is trying to power out of the submission. Cena is out and on his feet. Bryan jumps on Cena and gets a full body guillotine choke applied dropping down to the mat.

Cena fights to his feet, pushes Bryan into the Bryan, Bryan hangs on and Cena finally breaks free sending Bryan back first into the corner. Cena with the AA out of no where. Bryan kicks out! Loud "YES!" reaction from the crowd. Cena can't believe it. Cena goes up to the top turnbuckle. Bryan cuts him off. Cena pushes Bryan off. Bryan is back up and connects with a big elbow. Cena again swats Bryan away. Bryan charges in with a flying dropkick to the head of Cena. Bryan with a headbutt to Cena. Bryan with a superplex to Cena and hangs on to the top turnbuckle with his legs. Bryan fires himself up and sits back up on the top turnbuckle. Bryan stands up, jumps and connects with the flying headbutt from the top. Bryan with the cover and Cena kicks out after two. Cena quickly rolls out of the ring. Bryan hits the ropes looking for a suicide dive when Cena jumps up and connects with a big elbow to cut him off. Cena goes up top, jumps and connects with his top rope leg drop. Cena with a cover and Bryan again kicks out after two. Cena picks up Bryan and sits him up on the top turnbuckle. Cena sits up on the top turnbuckle and puts Bryan on his shoulders. Bryan fighting back dropping elbows over the neck of Cena. Bryan attempts a snap huricanrana. Cena hangs on. Bryan appears to drop Bryan on top of his head.

Bryan seems okay. Cena drops Bryan down and goes for the STF. Cena gets it locked in and Bryan turns over putting Cena partially on his back with one shoulder off the mat. Triple H is checkign on Bryan. Bryan counters into the Yes Lock. Cena gets to the ropes breaking free. Bryan with repeated shots in the corner. Cena cuts off Bryan with a huge clothesline exploding from the corner! Cena and Bryan exchanging shots. Both men catch each other in the air as they meet in the center of the ring. Cena and Bryan are up using each other to stand. Cena slaps Bryan. Bryan slaps Cena back. They exchange repeated slaps. Bryan gets the better of Cena with slaps. Cena cuts off Bryan. Cena has Bryan up on his shoulders. Bryan with a counter connecting with a big DDT. Bryan is back up top. Bryan jumps, Cena catches Bryan, tosses Bryan to his shoulders, Bryan counters and gets a two count off a small package. Bryan immediately responds with a kick to the head. Bryan starts a loud "YES" chant. Bryan with a huge flying knee to the head of Cena. Bryan hooks the leg and gets the pinfall!

Winner and new WWE Champion: Daniel Bryan

After the match, Daniel Bryan can't believe it. Triple H hands Bryan the WWE Champion. Bryan begins to celebrate with the title. Cena pushes Bryan during his celebration. Cena shakes hands with Bryan. Cena also shakes hands with Triple H. Bryan kicks off a loud "YES" chant. Special guest referee Triple H raises his arm. Confetti starts to fill the Staples Center. Pyro goes off in the entrance area.

Randy Orton's music hits. Orton has the "Money in the Bank" briefcase in hand. Orton holds the briefcase up near the ring staring down Bryan. Orton turns and leaves as Bryan starts another "YES" chant. Triple H then kicks Bryan and gives him a Pedigree. Orton hands in his briefcase. Triple H calls for the bell.

WWE Championship
Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Randy Orton

Randy Orton drops down, hooks the leg and gets the pinfall.

Winner and new WWE Champion: Randy Orton

After the match, Randy Orton is handed the WWE Championship and holds it high up on the corner. We see highlights of Triple H attacking Bryan, Orton cashing in and becoming the new champion. Back live, Randy Orton has the WWE Championship over his shoulder as Triple H raises his arm to close the show.

So Evolution 2.0 anyone?

Ando's Saggy Bottom

9

Brilliant brilliant brilliant ending. The way they delayed the cash in so long made it. Perfectly builds Bryan as a massive face and he's doubly over having beaten Cena but also can still play the underdog chasing Orton/ HHH.

Beautiful booked, immaculately executed.

Palo Alto

Cena/Bryan v HHH/Orton at Survivor Series anyone?

GTR63

8

"Paul Michael Levesque[1] (born July 27, 1969),[4] better known by his ring name Triple H (an abbreviation of his character's full name, Hunter Hearst
Helmsley), is an American professional wrestler, business executive, actor, former bodybuilder and Fúcking R*arded Massive Stupid Cùnt.
Levesque currently works in the front office of WWE as the
Executive Vice President of Talent and Live Events; he appears as Triple H on television as the chief operating officer and part-time
wrestler."
Thats HHH's wiki page from after the event(the bad attempt at Retarded is not mine btw).

rovert

9

:mad:



8/10 for me the opener and Divas match sucked but the main stuff was SO strong.

Moneymaker

9

Two fantastic main events.

The undercard was a bit underwhelming though.

salacious crumb

Hmmm, so Triple H has forgotten all about Legacy Orton kicking his wife in the face, and Orton has forgotten about HHH breaking into his house and terrorising his wife, eh?

Nody

salacious crumb wrote: »

Hmmm, so Triple H has forgotten all about Legacy Orton kicking his wife in the face, and Orton has forgotten about HHH breaking into his house and terrorising his wife, eh?

3 month rule man, 3 month rule!

rovert

9

salacious crumb wrote: »

Hmmm, so Triple H has forgotten all about Legacy Orton kicking his wife in the face, and Orton has forgotten about HHH breaking into his house and terrorising his wife, eh?

RVD forgot Orton kicking him the head all the way to TNA.

cena

I thought brad was the ref of the cena match.

SlickRic

firstly, i think we can probably forget about stuff that happened in 2009 tbh.

but even at that, i've also no problem with them aligning anyway. it's easily explainable either way. this is HHH and Orton the businessmen. it's not a personal issue. HHH doesn't have to like Orton or vice versa for it all to make perfect sense.

Ando's Saggy Bottom

9

Inferno match was brutal btw. Wyatt is a limited enough worker so putting him in a gimmick match in which its impossible to look good does him no good on his character's PPV debut.

Moneymaker

9

Yeah it was horrendous, one of the worst matches of the year that i've seen at least.

They're doing Sandow no favours at all either jobbing him out every week.

salacious crumb

SlickRic wrote: »

firstly, i think we can probably forget about stuff that happened in 2009 tbh.

but even at that, i've also no problem with them aligning anyway. it's easily explainable either way. this is HHH and Orton the businessmen. it's not a personal issue. HHH doesn't have to like Orton or vice versa for it all to make perfect sense.

Of course, of course. I was joking

GTR63

8

rovert wrote: »

RVD forgot Orton kicking him the head all the way to TNA.

Could he give me a kick to forget no job Bob, Flair,the Nasty Boys and Foley were ever there.
Btw HHH can use the excuse that their 2009 WM main event feud was so forgettable even he himself forgot it.

Lord TSC

10

Loved it. Easy 9/10 for me.

There were two matches I bought this PPV for. Both delivered.

Bryan vs Cena was amazing, and I am stunned, STUNNED, that Bryan got a clean-as-you-like pinfall on Cena. How many people can actually say they got to have a main event match with Cena and pinned him 100% clean? And although it was obvious something was coming (why else was HHH staying so long), the ending was brilliant. Usually I hate the endings where they give a guy his big title win and then take it off him, but it worked so well here because it facilitated Orton and HHH turning heel. I'm genuinely excited to see the reformation of Evolution (of sorts). Brilliant match, brilliant result, brilliant conclusion.

Punk vs Brock was brilliant as well. Just two guys laying into each other.
Christian vs Del Rio was great. Sandow vs Rhodes was good, and while I don't usually like the MITB holder losing, Rhodes needed the win more.

The Infe...sorry, Ring of Fire match was a disaster though. There was two things it was meant to do; keep the two guys out and give us a chance to see how scary Wyatt could be in the ring on his own. It failed both. King was hyping Wyatt up before the match, talking about his unusual style of wrestling. But he barely got two moves in during the whole match. So, to me, Wyatt came out looking useless without his two big men to do the work for him. The gimmick is awesome, but the booking of the trio in the ring has been abysmal imo.

But that was the only negative, and due to how much I enjoyed the main events, this event got an easy 9 from me.

campo

Would I be right in saying that Danial Bryan has now lost the WHC and WWE title in record time

Moneymaker

9

campo wrote: »

Would I be right in saying that Danial Bryan has now lost the WHC and WWE title in record time

Both times have succeeded in elevating him even more though.

D-Bryan came out of Summerslam a bonafide star, he and Cena tore the house down and he won CLEAN.

It really doesn't even matter that he lost the title, especially in the manner it was done.

Last night showed me WWE are finally prepared to back D-Bryan, and I for one am pleased about this.

smellmepower

9

Very good show.

Wyatt/Kane match was awful,Wyatt's looking more and more like a dud imo.His timing,positioning and selling were all over the place.

Sandow/Rhodes was harmless enough,and Christian/Alberto was very good.Diva's were meh.

Punk/Brock was a fun attitude era like brawl with the right result.Didn't watch the Dolph/Aj stuff because I can't stand either of them.

Main event was fantastic,and the way the turn at the end was executed was brilliant.Really looking forward to where they go from here with Bryan/HHH/Vince and Orton.

8/10

8

Husky Harris was atrocious. His two henchmen look far more impressive.

8

Voted '7' by the way.

ciano316

Ring Of Fire match wasn't that bad. Well the ending with them kidnapping Kane is what I wanted to see now he can go film See No Evil 2 and when he's done we'll get to see does he join the Wyatts or not? The ridiculous point of the match was Harper & Rowan picking up a fire retardant blanket and putting it over the flames to get in to the ring. They should of left Bray on his own.

Really enjoyed SummerSlam. Lesnar vs. Punk & Bryan vs. Cena were excellent matches. Looks like we're going to see the build to one of the biggest storylines in a long time! HHH/Orton vs. Bryan/Vince possibly??

SlickRic

i assume it'll be Vince, HHH and Orton aligned.

Vince with Bryan would be just silly after the last few weeks.

Moneymaker

9

Wonder if this opens up the door for a Batista comeback?

I'd like to see him back in a part-time role, like Jericho.

smellmepower

9

He's making that new Marvel film in London isn't he?doubt he'll be back any time soon.

Lord TSC

10

SlickRic wrote: »

i assume it'll be Vince, HHH and Orton aligned.

Vince with Bryan would be just silly after the last few weeks.

There'd be more legs in an uneasy Vince/Bryan alliance if they plan to run this for a few months (i.e. till Mania). That said, I could easily see Vince trying to align himself with Evolution tonight, only for HHH to pedigree. Whether that's tonight or further down the line, I don't know.

I wonder will they bring Flair in; he's obviously about at the moment.

Anyway, two questions...

1. When was the last time HHH was proper heel?

2. When was the last time Cena was pinned 100% clean (meaning no weapons, distractions, dusty finishes and so on)?

A Brad Maddox Guy

9

While I thought the Ring of Fire match was dreadful and made Bray look weak I actually think that could be more in line with his gimmick than if he had dominated Kane. He's a cult leader; doesn't their power come from an ability to use their charisma to manipulate and control others?

Headshot

9

I loved the finished there but I do really feel sorry for Bryan. The choking with the tie, squashed WM and now summerslam

Getting a bit of a raw deal but he is getting a big push which is the upside

smellmepower

9

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

There'd be more legs in an uneasy Vince/Bryan alliance if they plan to run this for a few months (i.e. till Mania). That said, I could easily see Vince trying to align himself with Evolution tonight, only for HHH to pedigree. Whether that's tonight or further down the line, I don't know.

I wonder will they bring Flair in; he's obviously about at the moment.

Anyway, two questions...

1. When was the last time HHH was proper heel?

2. When was the last time Cena was pinned 100% clean (meaning no weapons, distractions, dusty finishes and so on)?

Cena lost to Rock at Mania 28 clean.Triple H hasn't been heel since DX reformed in 2006 I think.

Flair's in the doghouse at the moment after getting pissed and making a show of himself at the video game conference on Saturday.:

Ric Flair was in rare form at Saturday night’s WWE 2K14 “30 Years of WrestleMania” symposium discussion, hosted by Jim Ross. Flair, along with Steve Austin, Paul Heyman, Mick Foley, Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler and Rey Mysterio, spoke about the game and told a number of entertaining stories from their careers.

Flair, however – is now in hot water with WWE management due to his conduct at the event, according to an exclusive report at 24Wrestling.com.

According to a backstage source in WWE, WWE Executives Jane Geddes and Mark Carrano were summoned by TV exec Lisa Lee to the event to remove Ric Flair from the stage while the event was still ongoing. Lisa Lee was shooting the event on her cell phone and notified WWE management that Flair appeared to be intoxicated.

Flair was said to be “out of control, profane and a total wreck.”

WWE was furious about the public display by Flair, who has been negotiating to be the good will ambassador for the company. Stephanie McMahon LeVesque personally came to the event and had to apologize to 2K Sports on behalf of WWE

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98PZm9NwYPU

ciano316

They're building to a Vince vs. HHH storyline for the company and I think Bryan has been chosen to be the man to represent Vince and Orton to represent HHH. At the moment the obvious thing to happen would be Vince/HHH/Orton to align but in the long run a Vince/Bryan alliance which you'd think now is impossible could happen.

GTR63

8

smellmepower wrote: »

Flair's in the doghouse at the moment after getting pissed and making a show of himself at the video game conference on Saturday.

Only watched a few minutes can't believe JR said he wasn't drunk, he's clearly slurring his words.

CSF

Most likely you'll see Vince and Bryan align temporarily before Vince does what Vince does

Rjd2

10

Did Punk or anyone in the last few years beat Cena as clean as that?

RobbingBandit

9

I guess now Hunter really does have the biggest snake ever...

SirDelboy18

Rjd2 wrote: »

Did Punk or anyone in the last few years beat Cena as clean as that?

I think in the past 5 years, only Triple H, Batista and The Rock have cleanly beaten Cena in singles matches at PPV's.

And now Bryan obviously.

smellmepower

9

Rjd2 wrote: »

Did Punk or anyone in the last few years beat Cena as clean as that?

Rock.

Rjd2

10

SirDelboy18 wrote: »

I think in the past 5 years, only Triple H, Batista and The Rock have cleanly beaten Cena in singles matches at PPV's.

And now Bryan obviously.

Trips would have been before 2010 I reckon, Batista 2008 Summerslam? A long time indeed, its pretty impressive company for Bryan to be in.:D:D

The Showstopper

9

Terrific ppv. Cena, Bryan, Lesnar and Punk were all excellent and so happy to see Bryan go over clean as a whistle. I also thought Christian/Del Rio was very good, would have loved to see Christian win it.

Also didn't Orton beat Cena clean in a HIAC match a couple of years ago? Amazing that Punk never got that decisive victory over Cena.

Cianan2

Just re-watched Punk v Lesnar, absolutely incredible match! The f5 on the chair looked amazing

JP Liz V1

7

The Showstopper wrote: »

Terrific ppv. Cena, Bryan, Lesnar and Punk were all excellent and so happy to see Bryan go over clean as a whistle. I also thought Christian/Del Rio was very good, would have loved to see Christian win it.

Also didn't Orton beat Cena clean in a HIAC match a couple of years ago? Amazing that Punk never got that decisive victory over Cena.

Me too

I don't like that Orton's cash in happened, thought it was too obvious to be happening at SS and that he won

rossie1977

10

best wwe ppv since extreme rules last year

gnfnrhead

7

That cash in and Triple H turn was so painfully obvious someone watching for the very first time would have known it was coming. Would have been better for Orton to leave, having decided to simply remind Bryan that he is about and waiting. The Pedigree has seemingly reclaimed the title of being the single most devastating move in the history of wrestling. There was a very, very, very, very long time between the hit and the count. If Bryan could kick out of the AA almost instantly, why couldn't he kick out following such a long rest? He was on his feet and raring to go just before hand so it's not like he was on his last legs.

Made Bryan look like a million bucks by beating Cena clean, then made him look like crap for being out cold for so long. Had he even moved yet when the show went off the air?

Lesnar vs Punk was good, but way too much of spot, wait, spot, wait for my liking. Punk no selling the ribs didn't help either. Made even worse when he decided to do the elbow drop with the chair and show almost no ill effects. Also can't wait for everyone to complain about how weak Lesnar looked, but I suspect I'll be waiting a long time. Triple H was slated when Lesnar needed the help of Heyman to beat him but last night seems to be okay because it was Punk.

Glad I'm not the only one who thought Wyatt looked like crap. He hardly got a move in until it was three on one. Not a good start for him.

Kaitlyn should have pinned AJ. Ziggler pinning Big E did nothing for either feud.

It should have been about a 9/10 show, but too much crap happened that brought it down to about a 6 for me.

Ando's Saggy Bottom

9

Headshot wrote: »

I loved the finished there but I do really feel sorry for Bryan. The choking with the tie, squashed WM and now summerslam

Getting a bit of a raw deal but he is getting a big push which is the upside

Erm he's going to be more over and beloved because of the direction they went last night than if he'd simply won the belt.

Your pathological need to see the downside to every situation must be hard work to maintain after a while.

Lord TSC

10

Its also worth pointing out that the way the show ended, as of right now, Bryan is positioned as the one who'll be chasing and feuding with HHH and Orton.

So, last night, not only was Bryan given the clean win over Cena which only a select few have had the "joy" of, he was put into a feud with the guy who runs the company, AND whose only feuds in the last three years have been Brock and Undertaker....

kksaints

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

Its also worth pointing out that the way the show ended, as of right now, Bryan is positioned as the one who'll be chasing and feuding with HHH and Orton.

So, last night, not only was Bryan given the clean win over Cena which only a select few have had the "joy" of, he was put into a feud with the guy who runs the company, AND whose only feuds in the last three years have been Brock and Undertaker....

Didnt HHH feud with Punk for a while in 2011?

SlickRic

yup, there's nothing about this that is bad for Bryan.

right now, he's perfectly positioned. he's not ready to be THE guy. a chase now actually builds him up even more before he gets his run.

we wrestling fans, and I include myself in this sometimes, are way too impatient.

there was a year between Stone Cold's Bret moment and his title win for instance.

mrkiscool2

10

gnfnrhead wrote: »

That cash in and Triple H turn was so painfully obvious someone watching for the very first time would have known it was coming. Would have been better for Orton to leave, having decided to simply remind Bryan that he is about and waiting. The Pedigree has seemingly reclaimed the title of being the single most devastating move in the history of wrestling. There was a very, very, very, very long time between the hit and the count. If Bryan could kick out of the AA almost instantly, why couldn't he kick out following such a long rest? He was on his feet and raring to go just before hand so it's not like he was on his last legs.

Made Bryan look like a million bucks by beating Cena clean, then made him look like crap for being out cold for so long. Had he even moved yet when the show went off the air?

Lesnar vs Punk was good, but way too much of spot, wait, spot, wait for my liking. Punk no selling the ribs didn't help either. Made even worse when he decided to do the elbow drop with the chair and show almost no ill effects. Also can't wait for everyone to complain about how weak Lesnar looked, but I suspect I'll be waiting a long time. Triple H was slated when Lesnar needed the help of Heyman to beat him but last night seems to be okay because it was Punk.

Glad I'm not the only one who thought Wyatt looked like crap. He hardly got a move in until it was three on one. Not a good start for him.

Kaitlyn should have pinned AJ. Ziggler pinning Big E did nothing for either feud.

It should have been about a 9/10 show, but too much crap happened that brought it down to about a 6 for me.

Dear god man, can you ever be happy? The only thing I agree with you on is Bray Wyatt being all over the place.

Firstly, someone watching this for the first time would most certainly NOT have seen that twist coming. Heck, it was definitely the least likely of the outcomes. I was convinced it was either going to be Bryan/Cena winning clean or Bryan winning after a lengthy match, Orton trying to cash in and HHH refusing. RKO to Trips, then Bryan, Maddox comes running down and Orton wins. Cue Vince standing at the top of the stage smiling like after the "Higher Power" reveal. HHH turning on Bryan was the thing I, and many others, expected least.

As for the Lesnar vs Punk match, yes there were some great spots but there was some great wrestling and intensity in between those spots. Only thing that spoiled that a little for me was how many times Heyman got involved, and once Punk had him in the Anaconda that was the end for Punk. I truly enjoyed both that match and Punk vs Bryan. Only two matches I didn't love were the Diva's match and the Ring of Fire match (Kane looked like a beast though).

Was hmming and hawing, but gave it a 9 for the sheer quality and unpredictability of the card. Not a single person got full marks on the prediction thread, which speaks volumes.

Headshot

9

Ando's Saggy Bottom wrote: »

Erm he's going to be more over and beloved because of the direction they went last night than if he'd simply won the belt.

Your pathological need to see the downside to every situation must be hard work to maintain after a while.

<snip>

DM_7

10

GTR63 wrote: »

Only watched a few minutes can't believe JR said he wasn't drunk, he's clearly slurring his words.

Facial Paralysis will do that!

gnfnrhead

7

mrkiscool2 wrote: »

Firstly, someone watching this for the first time would most certainly NOT have seen that twist coming. Heck, it was definitely the least likely of the outcomes. I was convinced it was either going to be Bryan/Cena winning clean or Bryan winning after a lengthy match, Orton trying to cash in and HHH refusing. RKO to Trips, then Bryan, Maddox comes running down and Orton wins. Cue Vince standing at the top of the stage smiling like after the "Higher Power" reveal. HHH turning on Bryan was the thing I, and many others, expected least.

Triple H stood there forever. Orton was obvious once Triple H over-stayed his welcome in the ring, why else would he stay? The turn was then made obvious once Orton came out and Triple H still hadnt left the ring. Again, why would he stay if he had no reason to?

Just checked, and from the Pedigree to the pin, Bryan was unconscious for 40 seconds, and hardly moved again until the show went off the air. If you're leaving it that long, he should have kicked out. Hit him with an RKO then and pin him. Leaving him dead for so long made him look like crap after all the hard work in the actual match. Had Bryan been dead on his feet beforehand, fair enough. But he wasnt. He was full of energy and challenging Orton to come into the ring.

The match was great, but what happened afterwards was so obvious and bad.

GTR63

8

DM-ICE wrote: »

Facial Paralysis will do that!

But he stays making quips about drinking can't all be Flair. Watched the 20+ mins plus and I felt sorry for him as the others looked humiliated for him. (Flair that is)