WWE Monday Night Raw Results: July 7, 2015 - Brock Lesnar destroys J&J Security's Cadillac
WWE Monday Night Raw was live from Chicago with with Michael Cole, JBL and Byron Saxton. The show started with a look back at Seth Rollins giving gifts to Kane, Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble last week.
Then Brock Lesnar makes his appearance with Paul Heyman in tow. Heyman takes the mic and introduces himself. He hails Lesnar the Nightmare of Suplex City. Heyman brought up Tokyo and mocked Seth Rollins, saying he lucked his way into the WWE World Heavyweight Title. Heyman says Rollins is going to learn the hard way that Lesnar is a god - the god of violent retribution.
Heyman says that retribution will come to Rollins and anyone who stands with him. Heyman says Lesnar is the sword that will pierce Rollins' shield. Heyman brings up The Undertaker's Streak only to get booed by the fans. Heyman goes on to hype Battleground and says Lesnar will take the title back.
Heyman says the title match may take place in St. Louis but the beatings and the suplexes begin tonight. A big "Suplex City" chant breaks out. Heyman says Lesnar isn't going anywhere tonight so someone better tell Rollins that Lesnar is waiting. Lesnar's music hits and they leave.
It is also revealed that Kane is on vacation at Hawaii this week, thanks to Rollins big hearted nature. Here are the results of the matches that took place:
Big Show vs Ryback
With Miz at ringside, it was evident that this match won’t be easy for Show. The match was an exciting one swinging to and fro between the big guys, till Miz decided to get involved and beat up Big Show for the disqualification.
After the bell, Miz starts beating on both Ryback and Big Show. Show gets up and Miz turns around. Ryback is also up now and Miz is surrounded. He pleads with them both as fans chant "feed me more." Ryback nails Shellshocked and Show grabs him for a big chokeslam. Show turns around and Ryback lays him out. Ryback stands tall as his music hits.
Winner: Big Show (by DQ)
Brie Bella vs Paige
Brie Bella defeats Paige. After the match, Team Bella comes in after Paige. They stand tall and raise their arms after Nikki hits a Rack Attack on Paige.
Winner: Brie Bella
We get a video of Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt.
Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus
The bell rings and they lock right up, hitting the ropes and breaking. They quickly lock up again and Reigns applies a headlock. Sheamus comes back in with a boot and takes control. Sheamus with a knee to the gut and a big scoop slam. Sheamus drops knees on Reigns and covers for a 2 count. Reigns comes back and clotheslines Sheamus over the top rope. Reigns follows and they trade shots at ringside.
Reigns tosses Sheamus onto the barrier. Reigns brings it back in the ring but Sheamus meets him with a high knee. Sheamus with more offense before sending Reigns to the floor. Reigns pops up and drops Sheamus on his face. Reigns makes a comeback with clotheslines and a big forearm. Reigns with a clothesline in the corner and a kick to the face.
As Reigns was seen taking control of the match, Bray Wyatt's music hits and the lights go out. Wyatt makes his way out as the fireflies light the arena up. Reigns drops Wyatt with a Superman punch as soon as he comes down the ramp. Reigns quickly realizes it's not Wyatt when his wig comes off. The screen flashes again and the real Wyatt appears on the big screen laughing. "Anyone but you Roman, anyone but you." Reigns loses by count out.
Winner: Sheamus (via count out)
After the match, Sheamus is seen celebrating with his briefcase until Randy Orton makes his way. Sheamus meets him at ringside and Orton unloads on him. Sheamus tries to escape through the crowd but Orton stops him and keeps on beating him. Sheamus sends Orton into the ring post and rolls him in the ring. Sheamus comes in after him but Orton drops him with the RKO. Orton's music hits as he celebrates and talks trash to Sheamus.
Triple H and Seth Rollins are seen discussing Brock Lesnar. Triple H wants to know what he plans on doing about Brock and Rollins says that's why he came in, for advice. Triple H's advice is for him to retain at Battleground. Rollins says he has that in the bag but is asking about tonight. Triple H tells him to ignore Lesnar and stay away from him. Triple H says Rollins has the advantage and should let Lesnar make a mistake that Rollins can capitalize on. Triple H says no, that's not really how Lesnar operates and Rollins needs to do something unexpected to provoke The Beast. Rollins says this means he has to call Lesnar out, the last thing anyone would expect him to do. Rollins says he's going to show Lesnar why he's the man and walks off.
Bo Dallas vs Deam Ambrose
Ambrose gets the win over Dallas via Dirty Deeds.
King Barrett vs R-Truth
Barrett defeats Truth.
We see Seth Rollins walking backstage with J&J Security and he has what looks like an axe handle.We go to the arena and out comes WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins with the axe handle. J&J Security drive over in their Cadillac. They pop the trunk and have axe handles of their own. Rollins cuts a promo on Lesnar and how he left him laying like a dog last week. Rollins says he's going to burn Suplex City to the ground at Battleground. Rollins calls out Lesnar and they wait. Lesnar's music finally hits to a pop and he comes out with Heyman.
Lesnar hits the ring but Rollins immediately runs away and goes through the crowd. Lesnar follows but stops as Rollins goes up the stairs. Lesnar goes back to the ring and raises the WWE World Heavyweight Title. While leaving, Lesnar sticks one of the axe handles in one of the windows of the car. We go to replays of Lesnar destroying the car. Lesnar stands on top of the car as Heyman praises him and his music plays.
The Lucha Dragons vs The New Day
We go to the ring and out first comes Sin Cara with Kalisto. WWE Tag Team Champions The Prime Time Players are on commentary. Big E, Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston are out next. Kofi Kingston and Big E represent The New Day in this match. Kofi starts off with Cara. Cara gets the upperhand and tags in Kalisto for some double teaming and a 2 count. Big E comes in and overpowers. The Lucha Dragons both leap out but Cara hits the barrier and Big E tosses Kalisto across the floor. They bring Cara back in the ring for the double team and the win.
After the match, Titus and Darren Young stand up with their titles to have words with The New Day as they celebrate the win.
Winners: The New Day
WWE United States Champion John Cena makes his way to the ring as fans sing their own version of his theme song. Cole leads us to a video on Finn Balor vs. Kevin Owens for the NXT Title at "The Beast In The East" this past weekend. Cena brings up Owens losing and says we're going to get a title match tonight.
Cena has had a lot of good memories in this building and wants to make another tonight. Cena says whoever comes through the curtain better bring their A-game. Cena goes to kick off the US Title Open Challenge but the music hits and out comes former NXT Champion Kevin Owens.
Owens speaks from the entrance and says every week, the worst part of RAW is when Cena comes out to spew his garbage. Owens says he's so sick of it and will end it tonight. Cena's time is officially up.. Owens says he no longer just wants the United States Title, he needs it.
Owens says he's going to take it so we don't have to ever hear Cena's crap again. Owens enters the ring and says he was fine with waiting until Battleground but he's taking the title from Cena tonight since he lost the NXT Title. Cesaro's music hits and out he comes.
WWE United States Title Match: Cesaro vs. John Cena
Cesaro hits an uppercut and Cena goes to the floor to regroup. We go to commercial. Back from the break and Cena is in control. He calls for a Five Knuckle Shuffle but Cesaro jumps up with a clothesline for a 2 count. Cena with a standing dropkick. Cena charges in the corner but Cesaro moves out of the way. Cesaro with a long suplex for a 2 count. They trade shots in the middle of the ring now.
After blocking numerous AA’s, Cesaro lifts Cena for a big uppercut in mid-air that doesn't connect all the way. Cesaro with a 2 count. Cesaro approaches Cena but Cena nails an AA for another close 2 count. Cesaro catches Cena in the Cesaro Swing. Cesaro drops him and goes for the Sharpshooter to a pop. Cesaro locks it in. Cena crawls for the ropes but Cesaro pulls him back and keeps it locked. Cena eventually slides out and puts Cesaro in the STF. Cesaro powers up to his feet with a very impressive suplex and a 2 count.
Cena takes Cesaro to the top for a super AA but Cesaro fights him off. Cesaro tries for a super Neutralizer but Cena stops it. They fight it out until Cena nails an AA from the second rope for the win. After the match, Kevin Owens runs down and nails Cena. Cena blocks a pop-up powerbomb and hits the AA, sending Owens to the floor. Cena's music hits again as Owens stumbles up the entrance. RAW goes off the air with Cena raising his title in the air.
Winner: John Cena