What do Lucy Ricardo, Paul Heyman and Damien Sandow have in common? They got some ‘splainin to do! #Raw tweets…at the top of the hour
— Pat McNeill (@RealPatMcNeill) July 15, 2013
RAW begins with a drumroll that reveals none other than Brad “Heartthrob GM” Maddox.
Vince is giving us what we deserve to start the show. #Raw
— AmplifiedtoRock (@AmplifiedtoRock) July 16, 2013
Despite being booed out the building, Brad Maddox tries to hype up the first RAW in Brooklyn and the first RAW of the Brad Maddox Era. Maddox’s first decision as RAW GM is a Money In The Bank Rematch between Dolph Ziggler and Alberto Del Rio. Maddox talks about wanting to be the greatest RAW GM of all time until he is interrupted by John Cena.
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John Cena and his BFF, Stu The Cameraman! |
Cena don’t interrupt MadOx. That’s just rude.
— Shay Mitchell (@ShayLMitchell) July 16, 2013
John Cena tells his BFF, Stu The Cameraman, to welcome to the Five Boroughs. Stu knows the Five Boroughs well as he is also the official cameraman of Jay-Z. John Cena talks about the Maddox Era, then tells Maddox that he’s already made it. Cena wraps an arm around Maddox then tells him to embrace this moment, because this will be the only time that the person standing in the ring next to Maddox is more hated than him. Cena hypes the crowd and Maddox’s potential as a RAW GM. Maddox starts to tell John Cena about how much he admires him then allows Cena to choose his own opponent at Summerslam.
If i remember correctly, the last WWE champ that got to pick their opponent was Sheamus, and he picked Ryder…and well….enough said
— Randy Wilder (@InstantRandy) July 16, 2013
The crowd starts chanting “YES” but John Cena starts to question Maddox’s decision. Cena says if he wanted, he could wrestle Doc Hendrix, Dutch Mantell or Michael Cole. Cena tells Cole he won’t wrestle him because he wrestles like a girl, then realizes he could also wrestle one of The Bella Twins.
I feel as if John Cena forgets he wrestles a Bella twin every night. She practically airs it out to the world on her twitter.
— andre 3000. (@brokahontas) July 16, 2013
Reminder: Total Divas debuts 2 weeks from now, July 28th, on E!
John Cena continues to rant until Randy Orton comes out and interrupts him. Randy Orton tells Brad Maddox to be careful and to not get too far ahead of himself because there’s a very good chance that come Summerslam, that John Cena will not be Champion. Orton tells Cena that he’s not cashing in tonight because he doesn’t want to make the same stupid mistake Cena did last year. Orton believes you should take advantage of opportunities given to you and being straight up. Orton tells Cena that when he cashes in his Money In The Bank Contract, Cena will never see it coming.
Randy Orton ALSO believes the children are our future. #RAW
— D. O’Brien (@Heinekenrana) July 16, 2013
When Orton decides to cash in his MitB, for once in his life, he will NOT be taking it to the papers. #WWE #Raw
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) July 16, 2013
Randy Orton is interrupted by Fandango! And Brooklyn starts Fandangoing.
DA DAAA DA DA DAAA
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) July 16, 2013
#EveryoneFandango
— Shay Mitchell (@ShayLMitchell) July 16, 2013
Fandango looks like he belongs on the cover of a flaming Cheetos bag.
— ♡ (@F4KERY) July 16, 2013
Randy Orton gets upset that Fandango interrupted him, but Fandango cuts Orton off again to tell him that he won’t be cashing in his Money In The Bank on John Cena, he will be cashing in against Fandango. Fandango tells Cena that there is only one man that the entire WWE Universe wants to see face him and his name is…
FANNNNNNNNNN…(John Cena tries to say it)
….DANNNNNNNNNN….(Cena tries to say it)
…..GOOOOOOOOOOOO-
Randy Orton hates dancing
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) July 16, 2013
Randy Orton and Fandango brawl until Brad Maddox makes Fandango vs. Randy Orton an official match.
Mad-Ox with the straight up singles match
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) July 16, 2013
@Heinekenrana The only way to defeat Fandango is to trick him into saying his name backwards?
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) July 16, 2013
@Heinekenrana *poof*
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) July 16, 2013
Match 01: Randy Orton vs. Fandango
Part of me would love to see Randy mock Fandango’s dancing, and I might be alone in that
— Randy Wilder (@InstantRandy) July 16, 2013
The Brooklyn crowd turns against Randy Orton and starts chanting several differing chants that have little to nothing to do with the match.
Listen to that BK crowd. #NYC #RAW
— Dani (@JacksGuiltyPlea) July 16, 2013
Summer Rae chants?
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) July 16, 2013
Randy Savage chant!? Ooooooohhhh Yeah!
— Randy Wilder (@InstantRandy) July 16, 2013
The crowd starts doing the Wave again!
We’re more entertained doing the wave than watching Randy Orton’s match. #raw
— Arya Stark (@prettyheartless) July 16, 2013
I tried to resist the wave but it just takes over you. Like a Sharknado
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) July 16, 2013
Brooklyn: Doin’ the Wave Through Randy Orton’s Match! We’re a Bunch of Jerks! #RawisBrooklyn
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) July 16, 2013
Randy Orton hits the RKO on Fandango.
Fandan-RKO
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) July 16, 2013
Winner: Randy Orton
Actually not a bad match with Orton and Dongo. Not bad at all. #RAW
— Dani (@JacksGuiltyPlea) July 16, 2013
Backstage: AJ Lee walks up to Dolph Ziggler apologizing about last night, but Ziggler tells her to stop apologizing and that it’s time to move on. AJ is happy to hear that and hugs him, but Dolph tells AJ that she doesn’t understand and that it’s time for him to move on from her. Dolph takes AJ’s hands off of him, tells them they’re done, and walks off.
Barclays Center: Where Relationships End #RawisBrooklyn
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) July 16, 2013
Its okay AJ. I’m here for you
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) July 16, 2013
So I guess Ziggler gets Big E on Raw, AJ gets him on Smackdown, and they alternate PPVs. #WWE #Raw
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) July 16, 2013
Mark Henry Speaks:
More impressed that Henry found two suits in his size that weren’t pin striped or lime green. Steve Harvey has no more excuses.
— Charles Cress (@CharlesCress) July 16, 2013
Man! You Know Mark Henry has the Flyest Suit Picked Out For His Victory Speech. So Many Colors… #RawisBrooklyn
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) July 16, 2013
Mark Henry talks about his match against John Cena at Money In The Bank, saying that he gave it all he had and took Cena to his limits, but Cena still prevailed. After shutting down the WWE Universe for chanting “You Tapped Out,” Henry lobbies for another match against Cena again, until he’s interrupted by The Shield!
Rather than run away from The Shield, Mark Henry calmly takes off his jacket.
The Shield tries to attack Mark Henry, but Henry fends them off.
Mark aint got time for that, Shield #raw
— Jimmy Jam Jam Wuzzle (@WellYoureWrong) July 16, 2013
Until Roman Reigns hits Mark Henry with a spear.
That spear looked like it hurt Roman Reigns more than it did Henry.
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) July 16, 2013
The Shield attacks Mark Henry, then lift him up for the Triple Powerbomb!
That triple powerbomb was pretty damn impressive. #WWE #Raw
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) July 16, 2013
The Shield just powerbombed Mark Henry right back into his red Koolaid suit
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) July 16, 2013
Mark Henry’s Going to get the Band back together. And by band, I mean the Nation of Domination
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) July 16, 2013
Backstage: Brad Maddox in on the phone with his Mom, until he’s interrupted by Chris Jericho. Jericho tells Maddox that his first night as GM is a lot of pressure for a 15/16 year old, then mocks Maddox’s extra tight shirt. Maddox has a “stroke of genius” and believes Y2J should impress John Cena tonight by taking on former WWE Champion….Rob Van Dam! Jericho agrees then tells Maddox that if he keeps making decisions like this, he’ll have a bright future.
Jericho vs RVD? Sold!!
— Shay Mitchell (@ShayLMitchell) July 16, 2013
Jericho vs. RVD sounds good in 2002. 11 years later? Still sounds good.
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) July 16, 2013
RVD vs Jericho in a 2003 Time Capsule match! I’ll be listening to Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ and complaining about George Bush to prepare #Raw
— Johnny Landin (@JohnnyLandin) July 16, 2013
I like this Brad Maddox Guy. He’s like the anti-Adamle! #RawisBrooklyn
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) July 16, 2013
Match 02: Alberto Del Rio vs. Dolph Ziggler
It would be legitimately hilarious if Dolph Ziggler changed his Twitter name to FACEziggler
— Chris Sims (@theisb) July 16, 2013
Is AJ going to skip around the ring in a RicRod tuxedo to distract Dolph later? I hope so. #WWE #Raw
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) July 16, 2013
Dolph Ziggler hits multiple elbows on Alberto Del Rio.
If I hadnt watched #RAW in 10 years & someone told me Mr. Perfect’s son wrestles in the #WWE Id think it was Dolph Ziggler.
— Camel Clutch Blog (@CamelClutchBlog) July 16, 2013
Alberto Del Rio mocks Dolph Ziggler,
I don’t like this Del Rio.
— Bill S. Preston, Esq (@Miss_Dani_Baby) July 16, 2013
Dolph Ziggler hits a Top Rope Rocker Dropper!
It took 20 years but somebody finally made the rocker dropper look cool
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) July 16, 2013
Dolph Ziggler almost wins the match, but someone rings the bell. Dolph realizes it was AJ Lee then gets distracted.
AJ! You’re better than this
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) July 16, 2013
Alberto Del Rio takes advantage and kicks Dolph Ziggler in the head.
Those side kicks from Del Rio always look nasty. #WWE #Raw
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) July 16, 2013
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
Why do all of AJ’s Relationships end in Brooklyn? We like happy couples too #RawisBrooklyn
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) July 16, 2013
Oh AJ, I’ve been there. I condone your actions.
— Shay Mitchell (@ShayLMitchell) July 16, 2013
Post-Match, AJ Lee gets in the ring then starts slapping Dolph Ziggler while screaming that she broke his heart. Big E. Langston comes from out of nowhere and clotheslines Ziggler!
Big E, man…like LIGHTNING. #WWE #Raw
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) July 16, 2013
Big E tryna get out the friendzone.
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) July 16, 2013
Big E. Langston drops Dolph Ziggler with the Big Ending.
Ziggler could sell an Xbox One, holy shit.
— Unsuspendable (@Barrettunga) July 16, 2013
Post-Match, AJ Lee gives Dolph Ziggler one more kiss, then stands over him before leaving with Big E. Langston.
Brock and Misty finally turned on Ash.
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) July 16, 2013
One does not simply DUMP a crazy chick. #RAW
— Stacey (@LittleSherbie) July 16, 2013
I’m sensing a theme for tonight: People Standing over other Fallen People #RawisBrooklyn
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) July 16, 2013
So where does AJ fall on Barney’s crazy/hot scale? #raw
— Kara (@karaadora) July 16, 2013
Good news, though, AJs single! Gentlemen.. #RAW
— Dani (@JacksGuiltyPlea) July 16, 2013
R-Truth Returns:
Nooooooooooooooo
— Arya Stark (@prettyheartless) July 16, 2013
R Truth?! HE’S STILL ALIVE?!
— Melisandre Baratheon (@RitaHepburn) July 16, 2013
Also in honor of being in Brooklyn tonight, here is an ironic rapper! #WWE #Raw
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) July 16, 2013
Fun Fact: R-Truth tried to sell me his album outside the Barclays Center for $5. #RawisBrooklyn
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) July 16, 2013
R-Truth gets ready to do his whole “What’s Up Routine” but he is interrupted by The Wyatt Family!
YEEEEEEEEEEESSSS
— Arya Stark (@prettyheartless) July 16, 2013
pic.twitter.com/L0qxtAAzEW
— Arya Stark (@prettyheartless) July 16, 2013
This is about to get real racist but I don’t care
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) July 16, 2013
After the lights come back on, The Wyatt Family attacks R-Truth.
The Wyatt Family have destroyed R-Truth. Maybe we should start calling them The Hounds of Justice as well. #wwe #raw
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) July 16, 2013
The Wyatt Family was sent from real brooklyn hip hop. Brooklyn hip Hop doesn’t tolerate R-Truth.
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) July 16, 2013
Wyatts, Troof getting taken out. This segment is a win #raw
— Jimmy Jam Jam Wuzzle (@WellYoureWrong) July 16, 2013
Bray Wyatt takes the mic and says there is no such thing as a hero anymore and that the people have become addicted to the illusion of what a hero is and does. Wyatt says people need someone to pat them on the back and tuck them into bed and tell them everything’s alright, but everything is NOT Alright. Wyatt asks the WWE Universe what if he told them that the man that made us was not only a liar, but turned his back on us?
Honestly, guys? Check out the promo. My summary won’t do this any justice…
The Wyatt Family are great. Just freaking great. #wwe #raw
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) July 16, 2013
“Do NOT touch the trim.” – Bray Wyatt #Squidbillies #WWE
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) July 16, 2013
R-Truth gets back in the ring with a chair, but Luke Harper and Eric Rowan stand in front of him.
R-Truth, Take Your Beating like a Man.
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) July 16, 2013
Bray Wyatt sends Harper and Rowan out of the ring and extends his arms telling R-Truth to bring it and screaming “WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?”
After Wyatt’s Scream impersonation, Wyatt attacks R-Truth and the beatings continue. The Wyatt Family stands over a fallen R-Truth and says he is not the Truth they seek. Wyatt tells Kane to “Follow The Buzzards.”
I would follow the #WyattFamily. Where do I sign up? #FollowTheBuzzards #RAW
— Dani (@JacksGuiltyPlea) July 16, 2013
Kane ain’t following the buzzards. He’s following the bell tolls to his brother to come back for revenge.
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) July 16, 2013
I sort of feel that the sacrifice for tonight was chosen just so they could have the line “you are not the Truth we seek” #WWE #Raw
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) July 16, 2013
not a good night for black people. one gets taken out by the shield and now truth
— Tesha Wyatt (@HEELcanadian) July 16, 2013
Match 03: The Real Americans vs. The Usos
Zeb Colter in Brooklyn! I’d buy that movie. #WWE #Raw Make it so, WWE Films.
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) July 16, 2013
Can the Team of The Real Americans come out to “Real American?”
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) July 16, 2013
But do they fight for the rights of every man?! #raw
— Arya Stark (@prettyheartless) July 16, 2013
Zeb Colter rants about Brooklyn being the melting pot of America, then says all he hears on the streets of Brooklyn is people speaking Spanish, Greek, I-talian and something called “Yiddish.” Colter asks where The English is and says Brooklyn needs to change itself from “Melting Potty” to “Port-a-potty.” Colter rants about Antonio Cesaro and Jack Swagger’s losses at Money In The Bank, then emplores John Cena to choose either Cesaro or Swagger to face him at Summerslam. Colter ends his rant by saying “We The People” with Cesaro and Swagger. The Usos win the WWE App poll to face the Real Americans.
best entrance and best dressed goes to usos
— Tesha Wyatt (@HEELcanadian) July 16, 2013
Winners: The Usos
Yesss! Great job Usos!!
— Shay Mitchell (@ShayLMitchell) July 16, 2013
Being a Real American is not Working put right now. Samoan-Americans are Running Things!
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) July 16, 2013
Samoans beating Real Americans. King Haku would be proud
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) July 16, 2013
Match 04: Damien Sandow vs. Christian
Sandow enters the arena. Future Champ.
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) July 16, 2013
Poor Cody. He didn’t deserve Sandow’s betrayal.
— Shay Mitchell (@ShayLMitchell) July 16, 2013
5 people cheered for Christian. I was one of them
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) July 16, 2013
This will be good. #RAW
— Jimmy Jam Jam Wuzzle (@WellYoureWrong) July 16, 2013
Winner: Christian
Wait!! Christian won?! Yesss!!
— Shay Mitchell (@ShayLMitchell) July 16, 2013
Just when you think Christian doesn’t know who arms work, he figures out what leverage is. #WWE #Raw
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) July 16, 2013
Post-Match, Damien Sandow says that he is STILL the Intellectual Savior of Money In The Bank, but he gets speared and attacked by Cody Rhodes!
Listen to them, chanting my boy’s name. *George Costanza voice* This is it Cody! Straight to the top!
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) July 16, 2013
The Codeman is becoming a star #RAW
— Jimmy Jam Jam Wuzzle (@WellYoureWrong) July 16, 2013
Cody Rhodes has been absolutely brilliant since MITB. #RAW
— Stacey (@LittleSherbie) July 16, 2013
After referees separate them, Damien Sandow runs away with the Money In The Bank. Cody Rhodes stands in the ring while the crowd cheers him.
Earlier Today: Vickie Guerrero is seen protesting the decision to make Brad Maddox RAW GM and trying to get her job back.
#VoteForVickie I’m all for it. #RAW
— Jimmy Jam Jam Wuzzle (@WellYoureWrong) July 16, 2013
Protesting outside the arena? @IAmJericho invented that.
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) July 16, 2013
Match 05: Brie Bella (with Nikki Bella) vs. Naomi (with Cameron)
Can Cameron and Naomi do Funk Magic?
— Melisandre Baratheon (@RitaHepburn) July 16, 2013
To the idiots chanting “We Want Puppies,” go to a pet store.
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) July 16, 2013
Winner: Naomi
Flying Crossbody gets the win..all that Ass weight helped Naomi with that. #RAW
— Jimmy Jam Jam Wuzzle (@WellYoureWrong) July 16, 2013
That was a good Diva’s match there.
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) July 16, 2013
Naomi has so much potential, man.
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) July 16, 2013
Give Naomi a title shot, please! #Raw
— Chris Riddle (@ChrisRiddle) July 16, 2013
CM Punk calls out Paul Heyman:
Here comes the best in the world!
— Randy Wilder (@InstantRandy) July 16, 2013
CM Punk immediately calls out Paul Heyman. Heyman walks out and says that he is looking at an empty ring because in his world, CM Punk does not exist. Heyman reminds CM Punk about the WWE having no vision for him in 2005 and says that CM Punk was a figment of Heyman’s imagination. Heyman tells CM Punk that he martyred his entire career for him, and then together, they were the reigning, defending, WWE Champion for 434 Days. Heyman says that together, they also came close to beating The Undertaker’s streak and together, THEY were Best In The World. Heyman tells Punk that without him, CM Punk is not the Best In The World.
😦 pic.twitter.com/aqHNHJQpal
— Arya Stark (@prettyheartless) July 16, 2013
Paul Heyman mocks the people who keep asking him about why he betrayed CM Punk and how people want the truth. Heyman says he avoids the truth, because it is a much bitter pill to swallow, but will reveal it now. Heyman claims Punk failed the both of them when he lost to The Undertaker and went to go find himself. Heyman says that when Punk came back to the WWE, Punk suddenly thought he was better than him. Heyman revealed he lied and manipulated CM Punk so he can never claim that CM Punk dumped Paul Heyman. Heyman dumped CM Punk.
CM Punk and Paul Heyman are Having the Worst Breakup Right Now #RawisBrooklyn
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) July 16, 2013
The hell is this break-up mess when did Heyman become Taylor Swift help me out y’all #RAW
— D. O’Brien (@Heinekenrana) July 16, 2013
Paul Heyman mocks CM Punk for wanting to keep his relationship personal and says he decided to make it as personal as possible. Heyman says CM Punk has no family, no wife or children. All Punk has is the WWE Universe’s the admiration, and respect, which the crowd goes crazy for. Heyman says all CM Punk wants and needs in his life is the WWE Championship, but since Punk took his best friend away, Heyman took away Punk’s WWE Championship Opportunity. Heyman tells Punk that as bad as a reputation he has at business, he’s a whole lot worse personally.
The Creator is criticizing his creation. #wwe #raw
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) July 16, 2013
Paul Heyman is like church, man. #RAW
— Jimmy Jam Jam Wuzzle (@WellYoureWrong) July 16, 2013
Paul Heyman says the kicker to this is that Punk who made him swear on his children, but it was his children which made him see the life. Heyman imitates his children asking questions about Brock Lesnar and CM Punk then tells Punk the reason that he double crossed him was because CM Punk can’t beat Brock Lesnar.
“Daddy, why does Unca Brock talk about pee a lot?” “Daddy? Why does Unca Brock have a Conan the Barbarian sword tattoo?” #RAW
— D. O’Brien (@Heinekenrana) July 16, 2013
After a loud CM Punk chant, Punk takes the mic and asks Heyman if he’s done.
“Are you done?” – CM Punk, who clearly saw the Kevin Hart movie
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) July 16, 2013
CM Punk says he found out last night that the truth really hurts, and although he should’ve seen it coming, he trusted Paul Heyman. Punk says all he has to show for his truth is 13 staples in his head. Punk says another truth is that Heyman knows him better than anyone, if he’s lying, and that if Punk wants something bad enough, he is the most relentless man on the planet, and he will not stop until he gets it.
Punk, check out #Raw earlier. The Truth is dead. #WWE #WyattFamily
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) July 16, 2013
CM Punk says the truth is, he’s going to get Paul Heyman and this time, he swears on Heyman’s children that he’s going to get him. Punk also plans to get anyone who conspired against him, had knowledge of it, or enjoyed it. Punk says anybody who tries to stand between the two of them he will get his hands on, rip apart and hurt. CM Punk says the truth is Paul Heyman doesn’t have a future because he’s going to burn down everything until Heyman is the last man standing. Then, Punk is going to keep him alive long enough to look Heyman in the eye and hurt him worst of all. Punk asks Heyman to tell him if he’s lying.
CM Punk is going a vigilante mission, apparently #RAW
— Jimmy Jam Jam Wuzzle (@WellYoureWrong) July 16, 2013
Punk channelling his inner Denzel Washington from ‘Man on Fire’.
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) July 16, 2013
It’s Cool to Swear, Everybody! when CM Punk does it… #RawisBrooklyn
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) July 16, 2013
Paul Heyman tells CM Punk that he’s not lying, but since Punk wants to talk about his future, Heyman will spell out Punk’s immediate future. Heyman mocks Punk’s entrance then says “IT’S CLOBBERING TIME!” Suddenly, Brock Lesnar’s music plays.
Release the Brokken!
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) July 16, 2013
Hulk vs Wolverine. Let’s go. #RAW
— D. O’Brien (@Heinekenrana) July 16, 2013
Lesnar is a good Goldar to Heyman’s Zedd
— Taj Odinson (@MGTAJ) July 16, 2013
CM Punk may need a Jaeger to fight Brock Lesnar. #wwe #raw
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) July 16, 2013
@DAsharpshooters 1800 call Chael Sonnen
— colin petitpas (@colinpetitpas) July 16, 2013
Do you think Lesnar even changed his pants since last time he was on TV? #RAW
— Stacey (@LittleSherbie) July 16, 2013
Paul Heyman cheapshots CM Punk, but Punk and Lesnar brawl. CM Punk tries his hardest, but is too weak to fight. Brock Lesnar throws him around like a ragdoll.
I Bet CM Punk’s Gracie Hoodie Offends Brock Lesnar. That’s Why he Ripped It!
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) July 16, 2013
Despite being thrown into the table and the poll, CM Punk keeps fighting back. Brock Lesnar F-5’s CM Punk on the table.
Lesnar stands on the table and stands over a fallen Punk while Paul Heyman screams “STAY OUT OF MY LIFE.”
That was incredible. #raw @cmpunk
— Arya Stark (@prettyheartless) July 16, 2013
After Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman leave, CM Punk tries to refuse medical assistance and tries to walk away, but is in too much pain.
Punk is like a newborn baby horse with that attempt to walk. #WWE #Raw
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) July 16, 2013
Layla tweet: I hope Punk is ok! Brock beat him up really bad! #LOL #Raw
— Tyler Edwards (@Und3rAverageJoe) July 16, 2013
Backstage: John Cena is walking backstage until The Great Khali asks him in Punjab for a match against him at Summerslam. Cena respons in Punjab, which Khali seems to enjoy.
Translation: Cena vs. Khali at SummerSlam
— Bill S. Preston, Esq (@Miss_Dani_Baby) July 16, 2013
Backstage: Brad Maddox sees Stephanie McMahon in his office and tries to say hello, but Stephanie is on the phone. After hanging up, Stephanie asks Maddox how his first night is going. Maddox says it’s going well, but Stephanie tells him she wasn’t asking him. Maddox turns around and sees Triple H standing behind him.
Look at Stephanie McMahon and her Mom Jeans. Coolest Mom on the block!
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) July 16, 2013
Stephanie kinda towers over Brad Maddox.
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) July 16, 2013
Triple H says he thinks Brad Maddox is doing a great job so far. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon ask Maddox is he discussed his Summerslam Main Event Plans. Maddox says he tried, but he couldn’t find him. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon tell Maddox that they don’t think Mr. McMahon will be happy that Maddox left the decision up to the Superstars, especially since a certain Superstar might get picked. They would love it, but Mr. McMahon would hate it.
Belittling people together is foreplay for triple H and Stephanie McMahon.
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) July 16, 2013
Triple H mocks the way Brad Maddox was hired, but Stephanie McMahon thinks it’ll all work out just fine. Triple H wishes Brad Maddox best of luck on his future endeavors then walks off as Stephanie assures he’ll be okay.
Did Triple H just future endeavor Brad Maddox? #wwe #raw
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) July 16, 2013
Match 06: Rob Van Dam vs. Chris Jericho
Justin Roberts has become RVD’s Stu The Cameraman @3ManBooth
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) July 16, 2013
Lol Rob Van Dam looks the same as he did 10 years ago. And Jericho’s theme song STILL gets me hyped. #RVD #90sHair #ChrisJericho #WWE
— Theresa (@theresagaffney) July 16, 2013
RVD vs Y2J! Someone who just woke up from a coma in 2002 is freakin out right now
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) July 16, 2013
Rob Van Dam: Hey, Remember ECW? Jericho: Yup! RVD: I Know, Right? #RawisBrooklyn
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) July 16, 2013
Chris Jericho drops Rob Van Dam with a Powerbomb.
STIFF Powerbomb, Jeeez #RAW
— Jimmy Jam Jam Wuzzle (@WellYoureWrong) July 16, 2013
A “This Is Awesome!” Chant Breaks Out.
Don’t chant “This Is Awesome” to RVD. He might think he’s back in TNA again
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) July 16, 2013
Chris Jericho is breaking out many of his armbars tonight
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) July 16, 2013
An ECW Chant Breaks Out.
Now, when they’re chanting #ECW, they mean the one Vince invented for SyFy, right? #WWE #Raw
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) July 16, 2013
Rob Van Dam breaks out a new move!
holy poop!
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) July 16, 2013
The Ryback Stole RVD’s One of a Kind Singlet so RVD just Learned some new Moves! Your Move on the Table, The Ryback! #RawisBrooklyn
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) July 16, 2013
Chris Jericho kicks out and ends up locking in the Walls Of Jericho!
CHRIS JERICHO: FULL RECOVERY! #RAW
— Jimmy Jam Jam Wuzzle (@WellYoureWrong) July 16, 2013
After a series of near falls, Rob Van Dam hits the Five Star Frog Splash on Chris Jericho!
RVD can still get UP there with his five-star frog splash! #wwe #RAW
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) July 16, 2013
Winner: Rob Van Dam
Shows over. We can all go home now
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) July 16, 2013
Well THAT was a great match.
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) July 16, 2013
That match was PPV worthy. Just… awesome.
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) July 16, 2013
The Decision:
The WWE Superstars are standing on the ramp waiting for John Cena to make his decision. Cena’s music plays and they allow him to walk past.
This is like an episode of Maury. Will we found out who the father is?
— Melisandre Baratheon (@RitaHepburn) July 16, 2013
Brooklyn Brawler wants one more match!
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) July 16, 2013
John Cena gets ready to announce his opponent at Summerslam for the WWE Championship, but says he can’t do it because he hasn’t made his decision yet.
You had one thing to do Cena.
— Crescent Allen (@TimWelcomed) July 16, 2013
John Cena says he’s listened to several Superstars, but he forgot to listen to the most important voice of all, the WWE Universe. Cena says he and the Universe don’t see eye-to-eye and that they’re a little tough on him, but he wants to make a match that the Universe wants to see and needs their help.
Let the WWE decide, John Cena! Like all your other life choices, let someone else do it #RawisBrooklyn
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) July 16, 2013
They keep leaving this up to us. Why do they do that? #RAW
— D. O’Brien (@Heinekenrana) July 16, 2013
We are in brooklyn. JTG has to be picked
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) July 16, 2013
John Cena draws attention to the WWE Superstars on the roster. Cena says he’s going to say some names and gauge the crowd’s reactions. John Cena mentions the birthday boy Heath Slater and 3MB and the crowd boos.
Imagine if Cena picked Heath Slater. #slatersgonnaslate #RAW
— Stacey (@LittleSherbie) July 16, 2013
This is the MEANEST THING John Cena could possibly do. “Stand here while Brooklyn Boos You.” #RawisBrooklyn
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) July 16, 2013
John Cena asks about Randy Orton (Mixed Reaction), The Great Khali (Boos), Alberto Del Rio (Louder Boos), Chris Jericho (Cheers), Rob Van Dam (Louder Cheers), Fandango (Mixed Reaction/Fandangoing), Ryback (Boos) and Sheamus (Who gets booed!)
Brooklyn knows about #ScumbagSheamus
— Melisandre Baratheon (@RitaHepburn) July 16, 2013
*HHH is seen standing there* Setphanie McMahon: Dammit, Hunter, NO! *Pulls him backstage* Trips: Ah Com’n! YOU NEVER LET ME HAVE ANY FUN!
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) July 16, 2013
John Cena asks if there’s anyone he’s forgetting and he’s hit with loud “YES!” chants. Cena thanks the WWE Universe and says he’s made his decision. John Cena is about to announce it, but is cut off by a loud Daniel Bryan chant. Cena says he respects the beard and deserves this decision and this match. Cena says if this person chooses to accept his challenge, they will make Summerslam an awesome match. Cena selects….Daniel Bryan!
Cena: “Daniel Bryan, I choose YOU!” #wwe #Raw
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) July 16, 2013
Daniel Bryan “YESes’” down to the ring as the crowd joins him.
LOL, Bryan pops out of nowhere. Bryan is greatness #RAW
— Jimmy Jam Jam Wuzzle (@WellYoureWrong) July 16, 2013
THAT IS THE FACE OF A FIVE YEAR OLD GIRL WHO JUST GOT A PONY FOR HER BIRTHDAY #RAW
— D. O’Brien (@Heinekenrana) July 16, 2013
Bryan “YESses” in John Cena’s face as the crowd continues to chant with him.
RAW ends with Bryan and the WWE Universe screaming “YES!”
Who needs a money in the bank contract? DBry is off to Summerslam. #RAW .
— Stacey (@LittleSherbie) July 16, 2013
Daniel Bryan deserves all the chants.
— Crescent Allen (@TimWelcomed) July 16, 2013
So That Happened:
DEAR GOD THE ENTIRE ARENA WAS IN UNISON WITH THE YES CHANTS. #Raw
— Tyler Edwards (@Und3rAverageJoe) July 16, 2013
Bryan vs Cena and Punk vs Lesnar might make me actually buy this PPV.
— Crescent Allen (@TimWelcomed) July 16, 2013
Friends, I yes’d my little heart out. #raw
— Arya Stark (@prettyheartless) July 16, 2013
Good Raw! Epic segment followed by a epic match and ends with another good segment. The 3rd hour was amazing.
— Melisandre Baratheon (@RitaHepburn) July 16, 2013
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