Event: WWE Monday Night RAW
Airdate: Monday, October 5th, 2015 (USA Network)
Location: The TD Garden in Boston, MA
Results by Matt Boone
“Yes, sir, we promised you a great main event…”
Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman & Big Show Kick Off RAW
This week’s edition of WWE RAW kicks off in Boston with a video package look at the history between Seth Rollins and Kane. After the lengthy video package, Michael Cole welcomes us inside the TD Garden in Boston, the site of tonight’s show.
From there, Brock Lesnar’s music hits and out comes The Beast Incarnate accompanied by Paul Heyman. The music dies down and the “Suplex City” chants immediately echo throughout the TD Garden as the big fella wears an ear-to-ear grin and soaks up the noise.
Heyman starts off by introducing himself as the advocate for the giant slayer and the conquerer of the streak. We see some still images of Lesnar manhandling Big Show at MSG this past weekend. He goes on to talk about “the lair of the beast” — which is what he calls Hell In A Cell.
Heyman says Undertaker calls Hell In A Cell “his match.” “My ass,” says Heyman. He says Undertaker also thought WrestleMania was his show — until he stepped into the ring with Brock Lesnar. With that said a video package is shown of Lesnar beating Taker and ending his streak at WrestleMania.
After the video package, Heyman goes back into storytelling mode and talks about the soul searching Taker had to do after that night. He says he realized that he’s not “dead man enough to get revenge on Brock Lesnar.” With that said, we see highlights of the controversial finish to their WrestleMania rematch at SummerSlam.
Heyman says his client never had to use a low blow against The Undertaker. He plugs Lesnar’s appearance on the Stone Cold Podcast later this month, as well as “the very last time ever Brock Lesnar will ever fight The Undertaker.” He says one man will emerge the victor, the other will not walk out of the Hell In A Cell — at all. He says that’s not a prediction, that is a spoiler!
As Heyman wraps up with his “glory, glory” song remix, Big Show’s music hits. Lesnar grins as he watches the giant make his way into the ring.
Big Show talks about Suplex City and his fight with Lesnar at Madison Square Garden on Saturday’s WWE Network special. He talks about how close he was to wiping Lesnar’s grin (which he is still wearing) off of his face. Big Show says because he’s the bigger man, he’s going to call it like it is — he says Lesnar is the beast. A man among boys. He extends his hand to Lesnar, but Lesnar grins and walks away.
Show calls Lesnar arrogant and says he hopes he loses to Undertaker — again. Lesnar stops in his tracks and re-enters the ring. He belly-to-belly suplexes Big Show. Lesnar blasts Show with an F-5 and puts his grin back on his face. His music plays as he finally exits the ring and heads to the back with Paul Heyman.
Backstage: Seth Rollins & Stephanie McMahon
Backstage, Rollins is complaining to Stephanie about what just happened, because Big Show was to be his partner tonight. He asks what he’s supposed to do — face The Dudley Boyz by himself? Stephanie says she doesn’t know. She says Rollins says he’s the man, so figure it out. He walks off all upset.
Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose & Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper & Braun Strowman
From there, we head back inside the TD Garden where Roman Reigns’ music hits. He makes his way to the ring through the crowd as he will team with Dean Ambrose and Randy Orton to take on The Wyatt Family in six-man tag-team action. On that note, we head to a commercial break.
We return from the break to see Ambrose and Orton finishing up their entrances. From there, the lights go down as The Wyatt Family make their way to the ring. The bell rings and the match begins. Early in the match, Orton takes the lead and throws The Wyatt Family out of the ring to the floor.
We come back from commercial break with. Ambrose took Harper to the corner where Orton tags in Reigns. Ambrose is tossed to the floor by Strowman. Strowman climbs back to his spot on the side of the ring and is tagged in. Strowman body slams Ambrose. Bray is tagged in next with a quick roll up, Ambrose kicks out.
Harper tags in Bray. Reigns wills Ambrose to fight back and looks for the tag in. Ambrose builds momentum and begins punishing The Wyatt’s. Orton is tagged in and power slams Harper. Roman Reigns is tagged in next and clears the ring. Reigns has his eyes set on Bray on the outside of the ring. Ambrose is pulled off of Wyatt by Harper.
Reigns body slams Harper, who retaliates with a kick to the face. Wyatt goes for his finisher but Orton counters with an RKO. Reigns spears Harper for the 1-2-3 win.
Winner: Randy Orton & Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose
Sheamus vs, Neville
When we return from the break, Sheamus makes his way to the ring as his music sounds in the Boston, MA arena. Sheamus makes his way down the ramp and into the ring where Neville is already waiting in the ring. Sheamus takes to the mic and talks trash to Neville, calling himself Mr. Money In The Bank, asking Neville what it feels like to be a loser.
Neville attacks Sheamus and the ref calls for the bell to ring, the match officially begins. Sheamus hits Neville with his finisher as Neville is distracted by King Barrett for the 1-2-3 win.
Winner: Sheamus
Kane In-Ring Segment
We come back from commercial break and Corporate Kane is in the middle of the ring on the mic. As Kane begins to talk, Rollins walks to the top to the ramp and exclaims that Kane cannot make himself Rollin’s tag team partner against the Dudley Boys tonight.
Rollins continues to bash Kane, comparing him to Tom Brady. Rollins holds his title belt in Kane’s face saying, “I don’t need you to tell me I’m the best, this, tells me that I’m the best”. Kane finally speaks up and says he can make Rollins proud of the man he sees in the mirror.
They continue to talk trash to one another until Stephanie makes her way to the ring with a mic in hand. Stephanie begins by defending Tom Brady to Rollins to play to the live crowd in Boston. Stephanie tells Kane if he feels he can tape up his ankle and fight tonight, he can team up with Rollins tonight against The Dudley Boyz.
Stephanie adds if Demon Kane doesn’t win against Rollins for the title, Corporate Kane will be relieved of his job.
Backstage: Seth Rollins & Triple H
Backstage, Rollins is already trying to complain to Triple H about the announcement was just made by Stephanie, especially after what happened when he teamed with Kane on SmackDown. HHH tells him to get to him before he gets to him. Rollins smirks as if he understands exactly what that means.
Paige vs. Natalya
We head back into the ring where we see Paige making her way down. Highlights are shown of Divas action from recent weeks.
Already in the ring is Paige’s opponent for tonight, Natalya. The bell sounds and here we go. After some back-and-forth action, when the dust settles, it’s Paige who establishes control.
Paige and Natalya do some chain wrestling and then focus on working submissions and holds with counters. Nattie finally cuts Paige off and makes a comeback. Finally, she locks Paige in the Sharpshooter and she taps out.
Winner: Natalya
Kevin Owens vs. Sin Cara
We head back inside the arena for our next match of the evening. This match will feature Kevin Owens, however we will not be seeing him defend his I-C title. We head to a commercial break.
When we return from the break, Sin Cara is finishing his entrance. The bell sounds and Owens immediately goes to work on the smaller man.
Owens dominates pretty much the entire match, with Cara only getting in enough offense to do a quick “Lucha! Lucha!” chant. A pop-up powerbomb later and Owens wins.
Winner: Kevin Owens
After The Match
After the match, Owens hangs around and the next thing you know, Ryback’s music hits and he hits the ring. Owens ducks out and escapes through the crowd as Ryback stares him down from the ring.
Backstage: Stephanie McMahon & The New Day
We see Stephanie McMahon texting someone when in walks The New Day clapping and doing their enthusiastic talking stuff. Woods goes to play the trombone, but Steph says if she hears one note she’ll send The New Day somewhere that makes Suplex City look like Disney World. She announces New Day vs. Dudley Boyz for Hell In A Cell.
John Cena & Roman Reigns Honor The Susan G. Koman Foundation
With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, John Cena is seen in the center of the ring, surrounded by the breast cancer survivors in attendance here in Boston, MA tonight. The WWE roaster is standing and cheering at the top of the ramp as the crowd begins to cheer and clap for the women. Reign encourages everyone to go to WWE.com and purchase the gear for #RiseAboveCancer to help with the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Seth Rollins & Kane vs. The Dudley Boyz
As we come back from the commercial break, Corporate Kane is seen stepping inside of the ring. Seth Rollins music sounds in the Boston, MA arena as he makes his way down the ramp and into the ring with his title belt in hand.
Out next their opponents for tonights tag team match up, The Dudley Boyz make their way to the ring. The ref signals for the bell and the match begins. Seth tells Kane if his injured ankle bothers him during the match, tag him in, they are a team.
Rollins tags himself in as Kane and Bubba Ray stare each other down. Rollins says he will take care of this, Kane can just stand right there. Rollins starts trash talking Bubba Ray and shoves him, Bubba Ray retaliates with a harder shove followed by an early lock up.
Bubba Ray taking several stomps to the body by Rollins. D’von tags in as Kane also tags in. Corporate Kane rolls up his sleeves, D’von wastes no time stomping the injured ankle of Kane. Rollins tags right back in. Kane takes his place on the outside of the ring, barely able to stand.
D’von goes for a quick pin attempt on Rollins who kicks out after 2. Kane tags himself back in once again to take on D’von. Kane puts his hand out for the tag, Rollins jumps off the top rope for a high flying move as he enters the ring with D’von. Rollins follows up with a neck breaker.
Once again we come back from commercial break where Kane and D’von are seen in the middle of the ring. D’von makes his way to his feet only to be thrown right back to the mat. Kane tags Rollins back in who attempts to choke D’von. Rollins handcuffs Kane to the corner after the doctor tells him he needs to go backstage and be evaluated.
Kane breaks free from the cuffs and limps up the ramp with assistance from the medical staff, Kane looks back and smiles at Rollins. Rollins yells, “you can’t do this” as D’von rolls Rollins up for the two count. Bubba Ray begins a clap to get the tag from D’von. Bubba Ray begins attacking Rollins with hits and body slams. D’von tags in, goes to the top rope with the what’s up move, followed by “get the tables”.
The Dudleyz go for the table as Rollins stumbles around outside of the ring. The bell chimes, at the same time Demon Kane makes his way down the ramp and throws Rollins back into the ring, hitting Rollins with a big boot. The Dudleyz jump back in and hit Kane with a 3D, paying him back for what happened on SmackDown!
Rollins rolls out of the ring, looking back on a nearly unconcious Kane, and pushes the table into the ring. Rollins sets the table up inside of the ring, Kane still lying lifeless on the mat. Rollins starts talking trash to Kane, who retaliates by grabbing Rollins by the throat for a chokehold. Rollins breaks free and goes for a high flying move. Kane is waiting and grabs Rollins midair and choke slams him through the table.
Kane’s pyro goes off as Rollins is seen lying on the now broken table.
Winner: No Contest
Team B.A.D. vs. Team Bella
Out first to the ring is Team B.A.D. as their music sounds in the Boston, MA arena. Sasha Banks grabs the mic and announces, “it’s good to be home”. In the middle of saying she put the “boss” in Boston, Team Bella’s music sounds. Nikki comes to the top of the ramp surrounded by her teammates, talking trash to Team B.A.D.
Team Bella slowly make their way to the ring as they continue bashing one another with negative pop references. Team Bella gets in the face of Team B.A.D. as the ref seperates the women. The bell rings and the match begins. Nikki and Naomi are the first two Divas in the ring. Sasha Banks tags in, continuing to attack Nikki.
Sasha attacking Nikki until Team Bella temporarily pull her out of the ring, and out of harm’s way. We head to a mid-match commercial with both teams staring each other down.
We’re back from the break and we see the action has resumed. Nikki Bella is working over Naomi. She tags in Alicia Fox, who picks up where Nikki left off.
Sasha puts Alicia in her bank statement finisher to pick up the submission victory for Team B.A.D.
Winners: Team B.A.D.
Backstage: Renee Young Talks To Charlotte
Backstage, Renee Young catches up with Divas Champion Charlotte. She asks about the Divas match and Hell In A Cell. Charlotte promises to still be champion and lets out a big “WOOOO!”
Summer Rae Proposes To Rusev
When we return from the break, Rusev and Summer Rae are in the ring. Summer Rae introduces a big elaborate video package that celebrates the relationship between she and Rusev.
After the video package, Summer says she has something to ask Rusev. She gets down on one knee. She asks Rusev to marry her. Rusev plays to the crowd and stalls for what seems like forever. Finally, he says yes.
Rusev and Summer embrace and kiss. Rusev then gets back on the mic and says he says yes, but not yet. Summer looks confused. Rusev says they must first prove they are worthy of each other. He says when he gets gold around his waist, Summer will get gold around her finger. On that note, we head to a break.
U.S. Open Challenge
John Cena vs. Big E
Cena comes out for the U.S. open challenge. We find out Dolph Ziggler is the one who took the challenge, but we find out he was jumped by The New Day as they bring him to the top of the ramp beat up.
The New Day questions who will now answer the open challenge. Big E gladly accepts as Ziggler’s replacement. The match is announced as Big E makes his way into the ring with Cena. The bell rings and the match begins.
John Cena grabs Big E in a chokehold as the match begins. Big E retaliates by throwing Cena off the ropes and clotheslining him. Cena is down as we head to mid-match commercial break.
We come back from the break to see Big E body slam Cena down to absolute silence. Big E body slams him again as the crowd just watches on in apathy. During the commercial, Big E hit Cena with a belly-to-belly overhead suplex. Big E takes Cena down with a clothesline for a two count. Also during the commercial, Big E speared him off the apron to the floor. Big E goes for a running shoulder in the corner, but Cena sidesteps him, which causes him to hit the ring post shoulder-first. Cena charges Big E, but he’s taken down by a one-armed slam for a two count. Big E hits a big splash for another two count. Woods blows his trombone his Cena’s face as Big E hits a big splash on the apron. Cena fights back, but Big E hits the ropes and avalanches him for a near fall. Big E talks trash before charging into a back body drop over the top rope.
Cena goes outside, but Big E reverses a whip into the steel steps. Big E rolls him into the ring and covers for a two count. Cena fights back and hits the ropes for a shoulder block, but Big E doesn’t go down. Big E catches Cena on the second attempt, but Cena gets out and hits a back suplex powerbomb. Cena hits the 5 Knuckle Shuffle before going for an AA, but The New Day pulls him off Cena’s shoulders. Big E quickly clotheslines him down. The referee then ejects The New Day from the ringside. Big E goes to hit Cena with the trombone, but the referee takes it away. Cena then hits the AA for the win.
Winner and still WWE United States Champion: John Cena
Match Rating: *
The New Day triple-teams Cena until Dolph Ziggler runs down to make the save. The crowd barely pops for him. Ziggler tries to clean house before accidentally superkicking Cena. The New Day quickly overwhelms him, so The Dudley Boyz run down. The New Day quickly takes them out before hitting D-Von Dudley with the Midnight Hour. The New Day leaves Cena, Ziggler, and The Dudley’s lying in the ring. The crowd is scary silent for this entire event. Complete and total apathy.
