WWE Monday Night RAW: Live commentary and results - December 15, 2014
Hello Ladies and Gentleman and welcome to our live coverage of Monday Night Raw. We head towards the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan and tonight begins the road to the next big pay-per-view Royal Rumble.
As announced on TLC last night, John Cena will be facing Brock Lesnar for the WWE World Heavyweight title at Royal Rumble and it’s a storyline which we can definitely look forward to starting from tonight itself.
Hello ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the live coverage of Monday Night RAW.
Segment with Chris Jericho
"Welcome to #RAW ... IS.... JERICHOOOOO!!" - @IAmJericho #WelcomeBack #Y2J #SpecialGuestGM pic.twitter.com/i3lW78vQUv
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014
6:30 AM: This week’s episode kicked off with Chris Jericho coming out, as RAW got “Jericho’d”. But before Jericho could say much, he was interrupted by Paul Heyman. Heyman talked about being the father of “extreme”, but Jericho mocked him, and said he owed him some money.
6:40 AM: Heyman then talked about Rollins failing in his quest to take away the number one contender spot from Cena, as Rollins made his way out. Rollins got up in Heyman’s face, as Heyman said he was not a sports entertainer.
6:45 AM: Rollins then cut a promo about WWE being unjust, and talked about first Sting costing him the match at SS, and then Roman costing him at TLC. He called Cena a coward, and then challenged Cena to a rematch.
6:47 AM: Cena made his way out, and said Rollins didn’t have a set of testicles. He asked Rollins to man up, and talked about his match with Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble.
"I want to challenge @JohnCena to a rematch ... but NOT tonight!" - @WWERollins pic.twitter.com/PxeOwcycpF
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014
6:50 AM: Cena then asked Rollins to fight him later on the show. Cena then asked Jericho to make the match official, and Jericho said it will take place inside a steel cage!
Guest GM @IAmJericho just got CAGEY!! @JohnCena vs. @WWERollins inside the #SteelCage TONIGHT on #RAW!! pic.twitter.com/VEzhCdrqaf
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014
6:51 AM: Seth threw a fit, and said he couldn’t even beat Heyman. And Jericho then pondered about him beating Heyman, and laid out another match between himself and Paul Heyman! He then asked the WWE Universe to choose the type of match they will be involved in!
Y2J: "I think I can beat @HeymanHustle..." HEYMAN: "...For the record, I THINK you can beat @HeymanHustle!" #RAW pic.twitter.com/TWSj4kRWE2
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 16, 2014
Dolph Ziggler and Erick Rowan vs. Luke Harper and The Big Show
TONIGHT on @WWE #RAW: @HEELZiggler & @ERICKROWAN face @LukeHarperWWE & @WWETheBigShow! pic.twitter.com/ZMC24JKUYL
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014
7:00 AM: Show and Ziggler started things off as Show got physical. The crowd started a big “Let’s go Ziggler” chant but Show worked over Dolph.
7:05 AM: Show and Harper worked over Ziggler as Rowan waited patiently in the corner.
7:10 AM: Rowan got the hot tag, but Harper stopped his momentum, and Show tagged him with the WMD and got the pin for his team.
Winners: Big Show and Luke Harper
Rating: *
Backstage, Fandango confronted Jericho, who put him down and said he would collect his Slammy from him once he beats Heyman later tonight.
The New Day cut a promo backstage, and they are set to take on Goldust and Stardust later on the show.
Nikki Bella and Brie Bella vs. Natalya and Alicia Fox
The #TotalDivas return to @EOnline January 4! #GetReady! http://t.co/SgJF8mDUxL
— WWE Divas (@WWEDivas) December 16, 2014
7:20 AM: Nikki started things off with Alicia, and worked on her before tagging in Brie.
7:24 AM: Natalya came in and threw Nikki off the apron, and then locked Brie in the Sharpshooter, as Brie tapped out.
Winners: Alicia Fox and Natalya
Rating: Dud
In – ring segment with Chris Jericho, Lana and Rusev
The #HighlightReel is NEXT on @WWE #RAW, as @IAmJericho welcomes #USChampion @RusevBUL & @LanaWWE! pic.twitter.com/FJT3ly6QFo
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014
7:30 AM: Jericho joked around with Lana and Rusev, and implied that there was something going on between Rusev and Lana, and joked around with the duo.
7:35 AM: Rusev threatened Jericho, but Jericho said he knew someone who wanted to fight Rusev, as Ryback came out! Rusev and Lana had words with Ryback as they slowly left the ring.
WWE aired a promo for the debut of The Ascension.
They will RISE! #TheAscension is coming... #RAW @ViktorRiseWWE @KonnorWWE pic.twitter.com/FiWYyNy6Sh
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014
The New Day vs. Goldust and Stardust
#TheNewDay is anything but orthodox. Watch @TrueKofi, @XavierWoodsPhD, and @WWEBigE backstage! #Raw https://t.co/mirHAfMGB5
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014
7:45 AM: Big E and Woods worked over Goldust as Kofi was on commentary.
7:48 AM: Big E worked on Stardust and connected with Snake Eyes, and tagged Xavier in, as the crowd chanted for Lawler and JBL.
#TAGTEAM Action on #RAW #WWEDETROIT #WWE pic.twitter.com/6pkZxeE5rK
— Brooklyn Brawler (@brawlerreal) December 16, 2014
7:55 AM: Big E and Xavier Woods picked up the victory with the Midnight Hour.
Winners: The New Day
Rating: * ½
Kane vs. Adam Rose
8:10 AM: Rose made his way out followed by Kane. Kane quickly went for the chokeslam, as Bunny tried to make the save.
8:12 AM: Kane chokeslammed Rose and Bunny at the same time to pick up the victory. Kane then tombstoned the Bunny.
Winner: Kane
Rating: Dud
Bah Gawd that bunny had a family, dammit!!! @JRsBBQ @wwe #WWE #RAW
— Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) December 16, 2014
8:20 AM: Time for Jericho vs. Paul Heyman, as Jericho made his way out. Heyman then came out and cut a promo about how he didn’t find this entertaining. He asked Jericho how he could fight him for 200 $ he owed him 20 years ago.
8:25 AM: Heyman asked Jericho why he’d want to do this with... Brock Lesnar!
LAST CHANCE to vote on the #WWEApp! @IAmJericho @HeymanHustle #RAW pic.twitter.com/hebzmcSmkW
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014
The @WWE World Hvt. Champion is LIVE ON #RAW!!! @BrockLesnar!! #EatSleepConquerRepeat pic.twitter.com/wAdG1bMifx
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014
8:30 AM: Jericho went to strike Lesnar, but Lesnar drilled him with the F - 5.
8:40 AM: Fandango made his way out with Rosa, but Roman Reigns interrupted him, and drilled him with the Superman punch, and took him down with a spear!
ROMAN REIGNS is LIVE on @WWE #RAW!! #LookOutFandango!! pic.twitter.com/OqLWn7kUD6
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 16, 2014
8:42 AM: Roman warned Show, but Show made his way down to the ring and Roman drilled him with the Superman punch. Show didn’t go down, but threw a fit near the ringside area.
"Show, I'm telling you ... If you come down to this ring, I'm gonna punch you in the mouth!" - @WWERomanReigns #RAW pic.twitter.com/WbOkJbhV3h
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014
8:46 AM: The Miz and Mizdow made their way out.
Jimmy Uso (With Jey) vs. The Miz (With Mizdow)
8:49 AM: Miz took on Jimmy as the crowd started a “We want Mizdow” chant.
It's Jimmy @WWEUsos vs. @MikeTheMiz LIVE NOW on @WWE #RAW on @USA_Network! pic.twitter.com/5o9uKdTuHI
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014
8:55 AM: Miz tried to go for the figure four, but Jimmy came back with a Samoan drop.
8:59 AM: Jimmy picked up the victory with a Superfly splash.
Winner: Jimmy Uso
Rating: *
Backstage, Miz and Mizdow confronted Naomi. Miz offered her a spot on the MizTV on Smackdown!
"Tomorrow night, I'm inviting YOU as my guest on #MIZTV! ... This is your chance to reach MILLIONS..." #RAW pic.twitter.com/OWJ3wZd7i2
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014
9:05 AM: Seth Rollins was interviewed by Renee, and he had some harsh words for Jericho and John Cena.
#CageLoweringMusic!!! It's @JohnCena vs. @WWERollins inside the #SteelCage LIVE NEXT on @WWE #RAW on @USA_Network! pic.twitter.com/wxJW0yp5jd
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014
9:10 AM: Cena and Rollins made their way out for the main event.
The #CageMatch is LIVE NOW on @WWE #RAW on @USA_Network! @JohnCena @WWERollins pic.twitter.com/CtgeU49Qy6
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014
9:15 AM: Cena went after Rollins as Rollins tried to escape by climbing the cage.
9:20 AM: Rollins drilled Cena with a powerbomb in the corner as WWE went into the final commercial of the night.
9:25 AM: Cena threw Rollins into Joey, knocking him off the cage, and delivered an AA to Seth. Jamie made sure that Cena didn’t get out, and Cena threw him into the barricades! Cena then delivered a leg drop from the top rope on Rollins.
9:28 AM: Rollins turned things around with a big knee and then threw Cena into the cage. Cena managed to turn the tables, but Mercury threw cage door into Cena. Rollins connected with a big kick as Jamie threw the briefcase into the ring.
9:35 AM: Lesnar made his way out and drilled Cena with trifecta of German suplexes, and delivered the F – 5!
HERE COMES THE PAIN!! @BrockLesnar!!! #RAW pic.twitter.com/SAhYbQN2xF
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014
9:40 AM: Seth drilled Cena with the Curb Stomp and got out of the cage to win the match.
Winner: Seth Rollins
Rating: ***
Eat. Sleep. SUPLEX. Repeat!!!
And @WWERollins SHAKES HEYMAN'S HAND!!
#RAW pic.twitter.com/87Qie2ZaCs
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014
Over – all rating of the show: *** (Out of 5 stars)
SETH ROLLINS WINS the #SteelCage Match over @JohnCena (thanks to the @WWE World Hvt. Champion!) #RAW pic.twitter.com/daL3t9jNIs
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014