RAW kicks off with Triple H in the middle of the ring.
Yay……….Triple Haitch to Filibuster #raw
— Ricardo Swanovan (@WellYoureWrong) September 3, 2013
Triple H introduces to us (again) the face of the company and the WWE Champion, “The Viper” Randy Orton.
Yay here comes the guy whos holding HHH’s belt, Randal Keith Orton! #wwe #Raw
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) September 3, 2013
Wouldn’t HHH saying Orton is the face of the company discredit Alberto del Rio a bit since he’s supposed to be an equal champion?
— George E. Boy (@NotGeorgieBoy) September 3, 2013
Randy Orton says that as the face of the WWE, protecting this company is his number one priority and he cannot, nor will he, let the image of this company be tarnished. Orton says if you disrespect him, you’re disrespecting the entire WWE and you need to be dealt with. Randy Orton brings up Daniel Bryan destroying his Escalade then shows the footage of what he and The Shield did to Daniel Bryan as an example.
That’s not how you spell nwo
— Powerline (@Osito1034) September 3, 2013
Randy Orton says that he’d like to take a page out of Daniel Bryan’s book and play a game with us. A question and answer/audience participation game that the WWE Universe would love. Orton asks the WWE Universe if Daniel Bryan should face him for the WWE Title. After a “YES!” Chant, Randy Orton responds “NO.” Orton asks if Daniel Bryan has the slightest chance of beating him at Night Of Champions, after a “YES” Chant, Orton responds “NO.” Orton asks if Daniel Bryan will amount to anything in the WWE or will he always be a B+ Player. After the crowd chants “NO” for B+ Orton asks if Daniel Bryan should give up his opportunity to face him for the WWE Championship. Orton screams “YES!” as the crowd screams “NO!”
Orton is like my grandma. asks a question then answers it themself #RAW
— Ricardo Swanovan (@WellYoureWrong) September 3, 2013
Triple H says as COO of the WWE he has a few responsibilities and one of his biggest responsibilities is making sure the WWE puts out the best product each and every week. Triple H says that the WWE Universe has the most passionate fans in the world and they deserve the best. His other job, is to ensure the health and wellbeing of the WWE Superstars and Divas and recently, he’s started to worry about Daniel Bryan’s health. Triple H thinks Daniel Bryan’s ego is getting in the way of his health.
Triple H talking about ego…
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) September 3, 2013
Triple H says the WWE Universe isn’t helping Daniel Bryan’s situation. Triple H blames the WWE Universe for chanting “YES!” and causing Daniel Bryan to confuse popularity for what is best for business. Triple H thinks Popularity has nothing to do with what’s best for business.
“Popularity has nothing to do with what is best for business” – You hear that Zack Ryder? #wwe #Raw
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) September 3, 2013
Triple H gives an example of this theory by using Doink The Clown. Triple H says Doink The Clown was insanely, wildly popular, but there was a very big reason that Doink The Clown wasn’t WWE Champion: It would’ve been bad for business.
The Doink The Clown Defense? Will That Hold Up in Wrestler Court?
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
For a second, I thought Triple H was going to use Mr. Kennedy (Kennedy) as his example
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
I actually didnt like Doink the Clown……
— Randy Wilder (@InstantRandy) September 3, 2013
Triple H says that Daniel Bryan will never be WWE Champion, but that’s okay. Triple H says that he’ll bring back the Crusierweight or European Titles for Daniel Bryan to compete for. Triple H and Randy Orton are interrupted by Daniel Bryan.
Actually Triple H, please bring back the Cruiserweight or European Title
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
The European title wasn’t that bad! D’lo Brown main evented countless Sunday Night Heat’s with that…
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) September 3, 2013
Daniel Bryan says that Triple H and Randy Orton made a lot of “good points” and that he’s thrilled to be compared to Doink The Clown, but he’s not sure there was never a loud Doink The Clown chant in 1992. Bryan thinks the only clowns he sees are the ones standing in the ring right now. Bryan understands that Triple H and Randy Orton want him to give up the WWE Championship Match because Triple H gave up his beliefs to become a Corporate Sellout, while Randy Orton gave up being in the WWE Title picture until someone decided to hand it to him.
Daniel Bryan is the Doink the Clown of 2013. Sell Red Rubber Noses with “YES!” Written on Them. I’ll Buy a Dozen
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Daniel Bryan asks the WWE Universe if he should give up his WWE Championship Match and the crowd chants “NO!” Bryan says he thinks the answer to that question is the same as the question, “Is Randy Orton more masculine than Stephanie McMahon.” Daniel Bryan leads a “NO” chant while Triple H and Randy Orton get upset.
Don’t diss Stephanie!!
— Chris Riddle (@ChrisRiddle) September 3, 2013
Randy Orton thinks there’s no chance in hell that Daniel Bryan can win this fight, but Bryan thinks Orton doesn’t understand because Randy Orton has never been told that he can’t do something. Bryan says he’s been told his entire career the things he can’t do. Bryan says all the things people told him he couldn’t do made him the man he is today and made him know that he can do those things. Bryan says he loved the fight and scraping and crawling to get here while Randy Orton was given everything.
Bryan loves THE fight, Finlay loves TO fight, let’s work the whole thing out #RAW
— Drop ToeHold (@Drop_ToeHold) September 3, 2013
Daniel Bryan says he doesn’t think he can beat Randy Orton for the WWE Championship, he KNOWS he can beat Randy Orton for the WWE Championship. Bryan thinks Triple H knows this too otherwise they wouldn’t beat him down or put him in handicap matches. Bryan says they know what the WWE Universe knows. Randy Orton may have the genetics like a WWE Champion, but he’s doesn’t have the heart of a champion. Bryan is about to call Randy Orton Triple H’s little bitch, but Triple H cuts him off.
I Love That Daniel Bryan Yells KNOW in addition to NO. #Homophones
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Daniel Bryan IS 80s montage music. #Raw
— Dr.Jankinstein Ph.D (@Jayfuz) September 3, 2013
Randy Orton’s a Cold Hearted Snake; That’s not the Heart of a Champion
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Triple H asks Daniel Bryan why he’s so angry and compares him to a “little grumpy old troll.” Triple H tells Bryan that his anger is misdirected and that he should be angry at Big Show, the man with an Iron Clad Contract, who stands by and cries as Daniel Bryan gets beaten on week after week.
I know #BigShowRuins things, but this isn’t a Big Show problem. This is a Triple H problem.
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
So if I get this right. Triple H is bigger than the infamous IRON CLAD CONTRACT
— Max Hunter (@KickStunner) September 3, 2013
Iron Clad contract is nothing compared to dealing with The Game. You might as bring a knife to a gunfight.
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) September 3, 2013
Triple H says he’s going to let Daniel Bryan take his anger out on the Big Show tonight because tonight’s Main Event will be Daniel Bryan vs. The Big Show.
The longer I listen to Triple H’s voice, the more I want to become an alcoholic. #raw
— Victoria (@prettyheartless) September 3, 2013
Backstage: Triple H and Randy Orton are talking and making fun of Big Show and Daniel Bryan. As they’re talking, they run into Cody Rhodes. Cody Rhodes shakes Triple H’s hand as Triple H asks about Cody’s father.
Triple H: Hey Cody, How’s Your Dad? Cody: He’s Good. He’s In the Front Row.
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Cody tells Triple H and Randy Orton that he thinks tonight’s Main Event will be great as long as no one gets involved. Triple H asks Cody Rhodes why anyone would get involved and Cody turns his attention to Randy Orton. Cody asks Orton why he would avoid a title match against Daniel Bryan? Cody says with all due respect, Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton is what’s Best For Business
Uh-Oh, Cody … You Don’t Have a Mustache To Protect Your Face From an RKO.
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Triple H takes offense to this and tells Cody Rhodes that he’s the one who decides what’s best for business and he thinks Daniel Bryan vs. Big Show is what’s best for business. Triple H claims Cody has a lot on his mind because he has a wedding coming up, then calls Cody out for not inviting him and Orton to the wedding. Triple H says that despite not being invited, he’s got Cody Rhodes a wedding present: A one-on-one match with Randy Orton. Cody thanks Triple H for the massive opportunity, but Triple H tells him that it’s a massive opportunity for Cody Rhodes to keep his employment. Triple H tells Cody Rhodes that if he doesn’t win, he knows Cody won’t be here for very long.
There’s No Way Triple H Fires Cody Rhodes. If People Stayed Employed Based on Win/Loss Records, Zack Ryder…
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
It’s okay, Cody Drew McIntyre lost 4 matches in a row when his career was on the line & look at him now! More jobs than anyone else! #Raw
— Dr.Jankinstein Ph.D (@Jayfuz) September 3, 2013
Here’s hoping that the unemployed Ted DiBiase makes a run-in to help Cody Rhodes beat Randy Orton!
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
Match 01: Fandango vs. The Miz
Fandango has fantastic wardrobe
— KH2157EN (@khristheunicorn) September 3, 2013
Fandango’s tights look like some kind of Entenmann’s cake.
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
Miz’s shirt says “haters wanted”….I guess he is unaware that he has a lot as it is
— Randy Wilder (@InstantRandy) September 3, 2013
Summer Rae tries to interfere, but The Miz takes her hand and spins her away.
Is The Miz Auditioning for Dancing With the Stars?
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
The Miz starts stomping the mat, then he runs and boots Fandango in the nose.
It’s like Miz was thinking about doing a superkick and was like “Oh wait.”
— Max Hunter (@KickStunner) September 3, 2013
The Miz Seems Extra Focused Tonight. Is He Competing Under “Lose and You’re Fired” Rules Too? He Has a Wedding Too, You Know.
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Fandango’s nose is broken.
Fandango is wrestling with a broken nose. If that was Sin Cara in there he would have ran to the back screaming. #wwe #raw
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) September 3, 2013
Maybe Cody Rhodes can lend Fandango his old face mask from 2011.
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) September 3, 2013
The Miz locks Fandango in the Figure-Four Leg Lock.
No, Fandango! Protect The Legs! That’s the Meal Ticket of Any Dancer.
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Winner: The Miz
Every time I want to defend The Miz (I actually like him), he does a stupid looking Figure-Four and I have to just sit there and be ashamed.
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
@KeepItFiveStar He Understands the Figure Four Part Now. It’s Just the ‘Lock’ Part He Had Trouble With Tonight.
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Backstage: Booker T wants to talk with Daniel Bryan, but Bryan says he’s got a lot going on right now. Booker T says he needs to talk to Bryan. Booker T knows Daniel Bryan wants to rage against the machine, but thinks he shouldn’t do that. Booker T says Bryan is too good to go back to wrestling in gyms and thinks Daniel Bryan could have a great career and make a ton of money in the WWE. Booker T recommends that Bryan gives up his title shot.
Booker T lettin’ us know he’s aware of Rock music.
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) September 3, 2013
I’m still trying to figure out Booker T’s purpose and why he wears a suit everywhere.
— Max Hunter (@KickStunner) September 3, 2013
As a former champion, take Booker’s advice. …DON’T go after championships? #WWE #Raw
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) September 3, 2013
Daniel Bryan tells Booker T, “Tell Me. You did NOT just say that.” Bryan says this isn’t about money or the title, it’s about his life. Booker T tells Daniel Bryan to wake up and that these people can hurt him real bad and ruin his life by ending his career. Booker T says that the Corporations powers travel way beyond this arena. Booker T says that he supports Daniel Bryan, but he needs to tread lightly.
What kind of Corporate Kool-Aid is Booker T drinking? That wasn’t a race joke, BTW. Please don’t say he’s drinking Grape Kool-Aid.
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
I hope Randy Orton doesn’t use a WWE RAW 2 on Xbox move of dropping a box on Bryan backstage.
— Barrylad (@TheBarrylad) September 3, 2013
Match 02: Dolph Ziggler vs. ???
The #ZiggleWiggle Is Back! That means 3 More Weeks of Summer!
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Dean Ambrose attacks Dolph Ziggler from behind.
Ambrose, OUTTA NOWHERE! #RAW
— Stacey (@LittleSherbie) September 3, 2013
Afterwards, Ryback comes out.
Oh goddammit Ryback believes in Harvey Dent. We’re doomed. #RAW
— Drop ToeHold (@Drop_ToeHold) September 3, 2013
This is the New The Ryback. Instead of Two-Face, He’s Two-Stomach!
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
What the hell is up with Ryback’s walk? Has he always walked this way? #WWE #Raw
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) September 3, 2013
Why is Ryback walking like he has a giant dump in his pants?
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
Match 02: Dolph Ziggler vs. Ryback
I See The Ryback’s New Ring Gear and All I Can Think is “Look to the Cookie!” #SeinfeldReference
— LeKeith (@lekeithlewis) September 3, 2013
Winner: Ryback
I am so happy, you guys.
— Rybitch Rules (@clparty) September 3, 2013
Ziggler gave it all he had in that one “YEEEAAAAAHEEEYAAAAAH!”
— Max Hunter (@KickStunner) September 3, 2013
Backstage: Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are talking until Brad Maddox interrupts and tells them that the Big Show is refusing to wrestle tonight. Stephanie McMahon says she’ll handle this and starts to walk off, but Maddox points her in Big Show’s locker room direction. Stephanie McMahon says this won’t be a private conversation then walks off.
Steph just likes it all out in the open
— Max Hunter (@KickStunner) September 3, 2013
Stephanie McMahon Calls Out The Big Show:
“The Queen-DOMMMMMMM! Where the Kings Bow Dowwwwwwwwwwn” #CoolMomSteph with her #CoolMomRap
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
Steph and Triple H have a real unhealthy obession with royalty figures
— Randy Wilder (@InstantRandy) September 3, 2013
Stephanie McMahon introduces someone who helped her out a lot when she was younger, someone who helped teach her life lessons along the way, her friend, her giant, the World’s Largest Athlete, The Big Show.
Does Anyone Else Want to See WWE Films Remake My Giant with Stephanie McMahon and The Big Show? What’s That? Oh, Me Neither.
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Stephanie McMahon hugs Big Show then brings up that he doesn’t want to face Daniel Bryan tonight. Stephanie tells Big Show that he taught her a long time ago that it’s okay to do things you don’t want to do, as long as you’re willing to pay the price. Stephanie McMahon reveals that Big Show is flat broke and has nothing right now. Stephanie McMahon tells Big Show that his Iron Clad Contract is void if he doesn’t do what he’s told in the WWE.
Damn! Stephanie Went Into the Financials! This is Serious.
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Big Show spent all those iron clad contract dollars on his snazzy new tights, I guess. #WWE #Raw
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) September 3, 2013
Stephanie McMahon thinks Big Show’s time is running out in the WWE and he doesn’t have many alternatives left. Stephanie says there aren’t many 7ft. 500lb leading men in Hollywood and jokes about Big Show being the World’s Largest Gas Station Attendant. Stephanie tells Big Show to think about his family and that he’s giving all of this up just because he won’t compete in a match. Stephanie decides to take it further and tells Big Show that Giants, medically don’t live as long as regular people.
Woah. That last line was wow.
— Powerline (@Osito1034) September 3, 2013
This segment is giving me all kinda of heebie jeebies. #wtfsteph #raw
— Victoria (@prettyheartless) September 3, 2013
Emotionally manipulative Stephanie McMahon is incredible
— Alex Rogan (@failraiser) September 3, 2013
Stephanie McMahon tells Big Show that he will perform his duties and face Daniel Bryan tonight. Stephanie apologizes to Show because he’s hurt and claims that the only person that’s hurting more than him right now is her. Stephanie McMahon hugs Big Show then walks off.
LOL at Big Show’s sad face.
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) September 3, 2013
Can Someone Start a Kickstarter for The Big Show? He Could Give Out Bottles of His Tears at Reward Levels!
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Backstage: An angry Big Show attacks inanimate objects.
He just smashed a table in half with his bare hands.
— KH2157EN (@khristheunicorn) September 3, 2013
Big Show Just Turned into Muscle Man, You Guys!
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Edge Returns For One Night Only:
EDGE!!!!!!!!!
— Angélica Stark (@angie_chipz) September 3, 2013
Edge and Christian just standing by for those with the benefit of flash photography to set their sepia mode for Instagram #Raw
— Rose Butlin (@rose_butlin) September 3, 2013
I wonder what Edge is gonna do next week (Besides promote Haven or Lost Girl or Heroes Of Cosplay or whatever SyFy show he’s on)
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
Hey @EdgeRatedR, Bring @TheBethPhoenix back with you! #RAW
— Chris Riddle (@ChrisRiddle) September 3, 2013
Match 03: The Prime Time Players vs. 3MB
“If You Get an Email For Two Free Tickets to See 3MB, Don’t Open It” – Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler. #EverybodyGetsOne
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Titus O’Neil kicks Heath Slater in the corner while blowing a whistle.
“Whistle While You Work” Raw
— Lucky Mistake (@Batman_Infinite) September 3, 2013
Whistle while you work a dude out.
— Max Hunter (@KickStunner) September 3, 2013
I Can’t Tell If It’s The Prime Time Players That Are Popular or Their Props.
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Winners: The Prime Time Players
Does 3MB ever win?
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
A Big Win for the Prime Time Props: The Whistle. And The Whistleblower, Titus O’Neil!
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Backstage: Brad Maddox is on the phone until Paul Heyman demands Maddox call the person back. Maddox hangs up and Heyman asks how he’s doing. Heyman says that he’s not doing so well today because of Maddox trying to put his fate in the hands of the WWE Universe with the voting last week. Paul Heyman tells Brad Maddox that is CM Punk actually got his hands on him, you would never see Paul Heyman again.
WE MARTYRED OURSELVES FOR THAT VOTE, PAUL. #RAW
— Drop ToeHold (@Drop_ToeHold) September 3, 2013
Paul Heyman tells Brad Maddox that at Night Of Champions, it’s a guarantee that CM Punk will get his hands on him and that he’s going to get a beating from the hands of CM Punk. Heyman asks Maddox if the match is what’s Best For Business. Right on cue, Triple H walks up.
Uh-Oh. You Can’t Say #BestForBusiness Without Triple H Showing Up. It’s Like Saying Beetlejuice 3 Times.
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Triple H tells Paul Heyman that he approved the match. Heyman asks Triple H why he would do such a thing. Triple H tells him that it’s not a personal thing and that he is a huge fan of how Paul Heyman can weasel his way out of situations. Triple H says this match guarantees that Heyman can’t weasel his way out. Triple H thinks Paul Heyman might pull off the impossible and weasel his way out of it. Or it guarantees that CM Punk will give him the beating of his life. Triple H says either way, he wins and that’s what’s Best For Business.
Poor Heyman…
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
Wyatt Family Promo:
Bray Wyatt tells about Icarus (Not the CHIKARA wrestler) flying too close to the sun then talks about the whereabouts of Kane. Wyatt claims the fire Kane claimed was his friend would ultimately be his downfall. Wyatt talks about how he defeated Kane and how we won’t see him again.
LMAO. *laughing* *quietly* where’s kane? *goes back to laughing*
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) September 3, 2013
Does Anyone Else Think Bray Wyatt Would Make a Great Babysitter?
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Match 04: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton (Cody’s Career Is On The Line)
Still cannot unhear Cena’s interpretation of Cody Rhode’s theme. #RAW
— Stacey (@LittleSherbie) September 3, 2013
Lets just be real. Cody Rhodes’ job is on the line because he decided NOT have his wedding in a #WWE ring. Bad for business. #raw
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) September 3, 2013
Randy Orton needs a new theme. “Voices” doesn’t fit the whole Corporate Champion thing.
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
*orton slowly walking to the ring/thinking* God, I’m pretty. I should pucker my lips more. It’s not duck face, it’s swan face…
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) September 3, 2013
Cody Rhodes Needs to Use Every Trick In His Playbook and a Few Bionic Elbows.
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
The Locker Room is shown watching backstage.
Look at all that lockroom support for Cody
— Max Hunter (@KickStunner) September 3, 2013
The gravity of the situation is evident, as a huge man with “SWEET” written in dinosaur tracks on his tights watches on. #WWE #Raw
— DonnyBrook Boys (@donnybrookboys) September 3, 2013
Fandango has a broken nose AND hes watching the match backstage. Man is tough. #wwe #raw
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) September 3, 2013
Why didn’t Titus O’Neill give Cody some encouragement backstage? Like… Make it a win!
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) September 3, 2013
Cody Rhodes hits the Disaster Kick on Randy Orton.
Disaster kick!
— Randy Wilder (@InstantRandy) September 3, 2013
C’Mon, Cody!
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Cody Rhodes goes for the Moonsault.
No, Not the Moonault, Cody…
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Cody Rhodes misses!
No one home.
— Max Hunter (@KickStunner) September 3, 2013
Randy Orton goes for the RKO, but Cody Rhodes hits the Cross Rhodes! Unfortunately for Cody, he only gets a two count.
He kicked out of Cross Rhodes??? Thats BS man! #wwe #Raw
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) September 3, 2013
Cody Rhodes goes for a second Diaster Kick, but Randy Orton dodges and Cody tweaks his knee.
Surprised Cole didnt say “Cody Rhodes TWERKED his knee” there. #wwe #Raw
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) September 3, 2013
Randy Orton hits the RKO on Cody Rhodes.
#NotLikeThis
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
Winner: Randy Orton
AW NO
— Max Hunter (@KickStunner) September 3, 2013
It’s not fair.
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) September 3, 2013
Good match!
— Shay Mitchell (@ShayLMitchell) September 3, 2013
Post-Match, Triple H tells Cody Rhodes that he went all in and fought like his life was on the line and that he fought with heart. Triple H says form the bottom of his heart, Cody has no idea how much he respects him. Triple H flips the script and says this is a business, and in a business he needs winners. Triple H claims he can’t let personal feelings cloud his judgment and he tells Cody, “with deep regret” that he’s fired.
Man that’s heavy 😦
— Max Hunter (@KickStunner) September 3, 2013
Triple H is picking off those who triple teamed him at Royal Rumble ’09. Randy better watch out.
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) September 3, 2013
Cody being fired is our reminder that we should ALWAYS invite the boss and his toadie to our wedding. Always. #RAW
— Drop ToeHold (@Drop_ToeHold) September 3, 2013
A Loud “Thank You Cody” chant breaks out.
Now Cody Rhodes Is Going to Go Into the Family’s Plumbing Business.
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
They need to update us, Show Cody and his new wife shackin’ up with Dusty. OMG, He can be apart of the new show DADS! #FUNDIT #RAW
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) September 3, 2013
#WasteOfCodyRhodes
— Angélica Stark (@angie_chipz) September 3, 2013
“It’s okay, Cody. I’ve been fired like 8 times and they keep hiring me back! The Royal Rumble is only a few months away!” – Goldust
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
I wonder if @CodyRhodesWWE is gonna binge on iCarly & Papa John’s like I did after he got fired.
— Colt Cabana (@ColtCabana) September 3, 2013
CM Punk Speaks:
CM Punk walks out with a Kendo Stick.
Clobberin’ o’clock. #Raw
— thechrishaley (@thechrishaley) September 3, 2013
Kendo sticks make me giddy. #raw
— Victoria (@prettyheartless) September 3, 2013
Whatever CM Punk was SUPPOSED to Talk About, He Shouldn’t. Instead, He Should Just Go #Pipebomb on Triple H about his #WasteOfCodyRhodes
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
CM Punk says “I Promise” are two words that don’t mean a lot, but they still mean a lot to him. Punk says he’s never promised anything to anyone in this company or to the WWE Universe, but he promises no more empty threats, posturing or talking, because he’s having a hard time coming up with what he’s supposed to say next. CM Punk talks about what was done to him last week by the hands of the Kendo Stick.
Uh, CM Punk! Cody Rhodes just got fired, ya jerk. Take your #FirstWorldProblems somewhere else.
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
CM Punk says that what’s left to say, and he’s dressed to compete, but wrestling is the furthest thing from his mind right now. After what was done to him last week, he wants to fight and he wants to fight Paul Heyman. CM Punk says that if he has to go through Curtis Axel to get to Paul Heyman, he’ll do it and he’ll do it now, but he knows they won’t come out. Punk claims he’s in such a dark place that he wouldn’t want to fight himself right now, but knows he gets the chance to face Heyman and Axel in 13 Days at Night Of Champions.
No Wrestling? No Talking? Oh Man! CM Punk Just Put the F In!
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
“I want to fight Paul Heyman”, that dont seem like a fair fight Punk
— Randy Wilder (@InstantRandy) September 3, 2013
CM Punk says he’s not out here to convince anyone of the “Biblical Ass Beating” that’s going to go on at Night Of Champions, he’s here to say something to the WWE Universe, everyone in the front row, cheap seats, to his friends and family in Chicago, all the men and women wearing his t-shirt and every little kid who made a sign to support him. Punk says in 13 days, he’s guarantees he’s going to get past Curtis Axel and get his hands on Paul Heyman.
Biblical ass beating is what you get going through a religious public school.
— Max Hunter (@KickStunner) September 3, 2013
Biblical Ass Beating: After finding out he wasn’t the Father Joseph slaughtered the Donkey he bought to carry Mary to Bethlehem. #Raw #Jesus
— Dr.Jankinstein Ph.D (@Jayfuz) September 3, 2013
“All the little kids who made a sign for me.” – CM Punk *Camera shows grown ass men holding up CM Punk signs and chanting his name*
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
CM Punk says if you order Night Of Champions, you’re gonna see a side of CM Punk you’ve never seen before and he’s not sure if it’s a side of CM Punk you’re going to like. Punk says he can live with it, but there are going to be a lot of people uncomfortable with what happens to Heyman at Night Of Champions.
A side of CM Punk we’ve never seen before? Are we going to get a Pepsi Plunge at Night of Champions? Please Mr. Punk do it. #wwe #Raw
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) September 3, 2013
CM Punk says last week, Paul Heyman claimed CM Punk broke his heart, but at Night Of Champions, CM Punk will break his face. CM Punk ends the promo with “I Promise,” then holds the Kendo Stick in his hand.
I love the phrase “Break his/her/your face”. It’s genuinely a phrase I use regularaly. I.E. Imma break this spider’s face.
— Dr.Jankinstein Ph.D (@Jayfuz) September 3, 2013
Backstage: Daniel Bryan is getting ready until Big Show walks up. Big Show tells Daniel Bryan that he didn’t want any part of this fight, but he’s under a lot of pressure. Bryan tells Big Show with all due respect, what Big Show wants doesn’t matter to him at all. Bryan says he always does what he has to do, no matter the obstacles Triple H puts in his way.
I am the Big Show, please insert girder #RAW
— Drop ToeHold (@Drop_ToeHold) September 3, 2013
Big Show reminds Daniel Bryan about what happened to Cody Rhodes tonight and says he can’t let their friendship or what happens to him dictate his family. Big Show says he’s in a no-win situation. Bryan agrees that Big Show is in a no-win situation because he’s going to beat the Big Show, just like he did for Bryan’s first World Heavyweight Championship.
Daniel Bryan: Always bringing it back to wrestling. What a guy.
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
Look at Daniel Bryan Trying to Fire Up the Big Show. Wipe Those Tears, Big Man, and Ball Those Fists!
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Match 05: Naomi vs. Natalya vs. Brie (Number One Contender’s Match w/ AJ on commentary)
Naomi please win.
— Finn, The Human (@RitaHepburn) September 3, 2013
#BankOnMrsKidd
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
AJ Lee gets off commentary and attacks Naomi.
Winner: Naomi (Via DQ…?)
Wait. There Are DQs in a Triple Threat Match?
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Post-Match, The Total Divas jump AJ Lee!
WTF Jumping AJ is not cool! #wwe #raw
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) September 3, 2013
Where’s Kharma when you need her to lay down the law…
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) September 3, 2013
I’m surprised Cam’ron didn’t steal AJ Lee’s shoes so she could hang them up on a telephone pole.
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
The Total Divas leave AJ Lee laid out in the ring.
This was AJ Lee’s version of Shawn Michaels vs. The 9 Guys from Syracuse.
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
Match 06: Damien Sandow vs. Rob Van Dam
With Cody gone is it still necessary for Sandow to chain up the briefcase?
— Diego Violence (@Miss_Dani_Baby) September 3, 2013
RVD has not aged the slightest in 10 years. Man, I need to start smoking weed. #RAW
— Stacey (@LittleSherbie) September 3, 2013
I Hope Ricardo Rodriguez Debuts a Tuxedo T-Shirt For Night of Champions. A World Title Match is a Formal Occasion.
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
I keep thinking Ricardo is wearing an nWo Wolfpac shirt. #mychildhood
— b. (@yeahnoe) September 3, 2013
Everytime Sandow Counters a Move, It’s a Reminder That He’s Smarter Than You. #YoureWelcome
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Alberto Del Rio comes out to distract Rob Van Dam, but it doesn’t work.
@VivaDelRio is the best dressed man in @WWE! He even makes that grouchy disposition he wears look classy. #Raw #AlbertoDelRio #Patriot
— Sharief Ali (@Sharoofa) September 3, 2013
Winner: Rob Van Dam
Interestingly Enough, RVD also Beat Damien Sandow at Chess This Afternoon. #OneOfAKind
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Post-Match, Alberto Del Rio has a staredown with RicRod and Rob Van Dam
Alberto Del Rio’s dressed like an evil toy store owner who shuts his store early and makes homeless kids watch him play with the toys. #RAW
— Thomas Green (@NotThatTomGreen) September 3, 2013
Backstage: Stephanie McMahon makes a Fatal Four Way Match for the Divas Championship at Night Of Champions. It will be: AJ Lee vs. Brie Bella vs. Naomi vs. Natalya.
The Total Divas are going to become the new Nexus and their only goal is destroying AJ Lee
— J Jonah Jameson (@SandoraElite) September 3, 2013
Backstage: Cody Rhodes, accompanied by security, is leaving the arena when Josh Mathews walks up to him. Mathews asks if Cody has any parting words for the WWE Universe. An angry Cody says Randy Orton beat him fair and square and said he was the better man tonight. Cody brings up the stipulation and says he shouldn’t be surprised because over two decades, the McMahons have hated the Rhodes.
See? This is Why Triple H Wasn’t Invited to Cody’s Wedding. What a Terrible Wedding Gift!
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Cody Rhodes brings his father, Dusty Rhodes, set Florida on fire (Not literally) and when he showed up in the WWE, they put polkadots on him and made him dance. Cody Rhodes brings up his brother, Dustin Rhodes, who was The Natural, who he loved, but then WWE put him in Gold Paint and he’s never been the same. Cody brings up the fact that he has a wife to provide for now. Josh Mathews asks Cody if he has anything to say to his wife right now as she’s watching RAW. Cody Rhodes just leaves the arena.
LMFAO!! “they put him in gold paint, and he’s never been the same” Line. Of the. Night. #RAW
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) September 3, 2013
That Wasn’t a #Pipebomb, That Was a #CrossedRhodes!
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Josh Mathews: Do you have anything you wanna say to your wife as she’s watching Monday Night RAW? Cody: …Baby? Delete RAW from the DVR.
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
Cody Rhodes has to gather the triforce to get his job back, and deafeat Ganon-H.
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) September 3, 2013
I hope Cody Rhodes doesn’t come back as some Polka Dot wearing/Goldust hybrid.
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
Match 07: Daniel Bryan vs. Big Show
The entire roster is forced to come out and watch this match:
Big Show Cried So Much Tonight, He’s Dehydrated.
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Big Show, Call Sandow, let him look over your contract. I’m sure he could find some loop holes.
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) September 3, 2013
Big Show tells Daniel Bryan that he doesn’t want to do this, but Daniel Bryan wants to fight.
Going pacifist on Daniel Bryan probably isn’t a good idea.
— Max Hunter (@KickStunner) September 3, 2013
You wanna help Daniel Bryan, Big Show? Put on a competitive wrestling match. That’ll help Bryan.
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
Daniel Bryan keeps trying to wrestle Big Show, but Big Show keeps pushing him aside.
“I don’t WANT to hurt you!” – Big Show. And the kid from Old Yeller. #RAW
— Drop ToeHold (@Drop_ToeHold) September 3, 2013
Big Show eventually gives in and starts to fight back against Daniel Bryan.
How Funny Would It Be if Big Show / Daniel Bryan “Staged” This Fight?
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Big Show and Daniel Bryan plan to screw Triple H over by ending the match with the Rocky III Freeze Frame Ending.
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
Big Show gets ready to knock out Daniel Bryan, but leaves the ring instead. As he leaves the ring, The Shield walks down to the ring.
Big Show attempts escape, Triple H’s music counters him!
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) September 3, 2013
Do you think it’s weird for The Shield to come down the ramp instead of down the stairs?
— Max Hunter (@KickStunner) September 3, 2013
Triple H demands Big Show get back in the ring and finish the match. The Shield attacks Daniel Bryan.
Winner: Daniel Brayn (via DQ)
Big Show runs in for the save, but Triple H demands that Big Show do what’s right for family and do what’s right for him. The Shield hits the Triple Powerbomb on Big Show and Big Show starts crying again.
Not the Giant Tears. #wwe #RAW
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) September 3, 2013
I don’t know who cried more in the WWE: Big Show or Melina?
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
Maybe Big Show’s One of Those Guys That Doesn’t Feel Pain but Feels the Pain of Others?
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Triple H tells Big Show that he’s going to ball up his fist real tight and knock Daniel Bryan out because it’s what’s best for his family. Big Show decides not to do it then walks outs out crying.
Big Show has a Kim Kardashian cry face
— Diego Violence (@Miss_Dani_Baby) September 3, 2013
I picture Big Show crying like Joe Swanson from Family Guy
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
I think Show is going through menopause. #RAW
— The Mer™ (@mare_bare) September 3, 2013
Stephanie McMahon’s music plays and Stephanie walks up to Big Show. Stephanie tells Big Show to think about his family and that this is his last chance. Big Show walks back to the ring.
UGH STEPHANIE BYE
— b. (@yeahnoe) September 3, 2013
Triple H demands Big Show ball up his fist and knock out Daniel Bryan.
Big Show Should “Miss.” He Can’t See Through the Tears.
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
Big Show turns his attention to Triple H, but Stephanie McMahon gets in the way and warns him.
Can Disgruntled Former Employee Cody Rhodes come back in the ring and just clean house?
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
Hey, Show. If you hit him hard enough he might forget his heel turn just like the time Axel gave him a concussion.
— Not Regal (@RegalSays) September 3, 2013
Big Show knocks out Daniel Bryan then starts crying again.
#BigShowCries when watching Friends reruns. He’ll be there for them.
— Powerline (@Osito1034) September 3, 2013
Wrestling is no longer fun. Wrestling is the Big Show’s tears
— Alex Rogan (@failraiser) September 3, 2013
Big Show would ask friends for money, but they won’t help Big Show: I’m broke Hulk. Can I borrow some-*Phone cuts* Hello? nWo 4-Life my ASS
— Langdon Alger (@KeepItFiveStar) September 3, 2013
@KeepItFiveStar Nash would just listen to voicemail and laugh himself to sleep every night.
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) September 3, 2013
Big Show walks out with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon as Stephanie McMahon tells Big Show that he did the right thing as Big Show continues to cry.
Steph with the reaffirming, “you did the right thing.”
— hates rednail polish (@YourBoyDrew) September 3, 2013
For Added Effect, Trips and Stephanie Should Drop Some 20’s On the Big Show. His “Performance” Bonus.
— ThreeManBooth (@3ManBooth) September 3, 2013
@LittleSherbie his body does hold a lot of water, it has to come out somehow, so I’d expect tears till at least Mania #Raw
— Simon (@SimDn) September 3, 2013
Randy Orton’s theme plays and he walks down to the ring. Randy Orton kneels over a knocked out Daniel Bryan.
Randy looks like he is going to creepy kiss Bryan like he did Steph when she was knocked out #RAW
— The Mer™ (@mare_bare) September 3, 2013
Randy Orton puts his foot on Daniel Bryan’s chest then raises the WWE Championship.
Next week Daniel Bryan better assemble some Super Friends because this is getting a tad bit ridiculous. #wwe #Raw
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) September 3, 2013
So That Happened:
Really though, can we just take a minute to acknowledge how good WWE has been lately? #RAW
— Stacey (@LittleSherbie) September 3, 2013
Man, if this whole story doesn’t end with @WWEDanielBryan just kicking everyone’s head in at some point I just.. I can’t understand. #Raw
— thechrishaley (@thechrishaley) September 3, 2013
Come on, Daniel. Call The Rock, Call Undertaker, Call Papa Shango, Call Vader. Call Anybody to help you. #wwe #raw
— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) September 3, 2013