So That Happened: #RAW Recap (05/18/15)

John Cena’s United States Open Challenge:

John Cena holds up the United States Championship and calls it the championship of the United States Of America. Cena holds up a Never Give Up title and says that’s what has kept the United States Title here.

After a USA Chant, John Cena talks about how proud he is to be United States Champion, despite having a difference of opinion with the WWE Universe. Cena points out soldiers and says the US Title is what makes that United States title different. Cena talks about the U.S Open Challenge, saying everyone has a shot.

John Cena says the WWE Championship may be THE Championship but the United States Championship is OUR Championship and The Champ Is Here.

John Cena issues the next U.S. Open Challenge to…

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Kevin Owens tells John Cena “Hello” then congratulates him on beating Rusev at WWE Payback. Owens said he would introduce himself but he says Cena knows exactly who he is. Owens says if anyone doesn’t know who he is, those people are simply not worth his time in the first place.

John Cena introduces the WWE Universe to Kevin Owens. Owens thanks Cena, then says he knows Cena feels guilty about Sami Zayn’s injury. Owens tells Cena that he’s here to ease his mind because Zayn was injured before he accepted the challenge. Owens says he’s the one that injured him and this Wednesday night, when it comes to Sami Zayn, Owens will finish what he started.

John Cena tells Kevin Owens that he has a lot to learn. Cena says some may not know Owens, but regardless, no one in the WWE Universe is to be called a waste of time. Cena tells Owens that without the WWE Universe, there is no Kevin Owens, no RAW or WWE. Cena screams that the WWE Universe is why they’re here.

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John Cena tries to offer Kevin Owens some veteran advice from one champion to another, but then this happens.

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John Cena gives Kevin Owens a warning instead. Cena brings up Sami Zayn’s injury, then says instead of giving up, Zayn looked Cena in the eye and said give it your best shot. Cena says he’s looking Kevin Owens in the eye and doesn’t see fire. Cena tells Owens that he sees a scared kid who tried to rattle Cena’s cage, but instead is crapping his pants because he bit off more than he can chew. Cena tells Owens to watch himself because Sami Zayn could embarrass him at NXT Takeover and win the NXT Championship.

John Cena reminds Kevin Owens that the United States Open Challenge is still open. Cena says that if Owens wants some, to come get some. Kevin Owens says he’s a prize fighter, but he already has a prize: The NXT Championship. Kevin Owens declines challenge. Owens tells Cena that they will fight someday but on Owens’ terms, not Cena’s.

Kevin Owens tells John Cena, that if Cena thinks he has Owens all figured out, he’s wrong. Owens attacks Cena then takes Cena out with a Pop-Up Powerbomb.

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Kevin Owens steps on the United States Title.

Match 05: Dolph Ziggler vs. Stardust

Dolph Ziggler quickly defeats Stardust with the Zig Zag.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler

Dolph Ziggler jokes that he’s hideous, then tells Michael Cole that the stitch hurts but not nearly as bad as losing to #ScumbagSheamus last night. Ziggler says he’s a hockey fan and chicks dig scars.

Michael Cole brings up the Intercontinental Title Elimination Chamber Match. Cole lets Dolph Ziggler know that he just got the last spot in the Elimination Chamber. Ziggler says if he’ll hurt himself to get his hands on #ScumbagSheamus, he will do 20 times worse to get to the Intercontinental Title.

Dolph Ziggler keeps talking until he is interrupted by Lana.

Lana kisses Dolph Ziggler.

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Lana kisses Dolph Ziggler again.

Rusev storms out and attacks Dolph Ziggler.

Rusev screams at Lana. Lana slaps Rusev.

Rusev tries to go after Lana, but gets hit with a Zig Zag.

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Dolph Ziggler leaves with Lana.

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Backstage: Kane makes demands for Seth Rollins: Architect For a Dream. Kane tells the crew to vacuum the carpet and that he wants it to sparkle.

Kane walks by and notices Adam Rose and Rosa Mendes making out.

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Match 06: Erick Rowan and Luke Harper vs. Fandango and Zack Ryder

The WWE Universe chants “We Want Ryder.”

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The WWE Universe gets Ryder and this happens.

Winners: Erick Rowan and Luke Harper

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Backstage: Stephanie McMahon wishes Nikki Bella good luck on her match tonight. Stephanie turns to Brie and says she really does offer her sincere feelings about Daniel Bryan’s injury. Brie thanks her, but Stephanie lets Brie know that she scheduled some counseling sessions for Brie Bella. Stephanie says because of this Brie shouldn’t accompany Nikki to the ring tonight.

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Match 07: Naomi vs. Nikki Bella (Divas Championship)

Naomi doesn’t know why people are behind the Bella Twins, saying she is a better athlete than the two of them combined. Naomi says she has worked 6 long years for this and that she is finally going to get her Divas Title. Naomi calls herself amazing then laughs. Tamina says the Divas Division belongs to them now.

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Nikki Bella dives on Naomi and Tamina Snuka.

Nikki Bella goes for the Rack Attack, but Tamina kicks Nikki in the face.

Winner and STILL Divas Champion: Nikki Bella

Post-Match, Naomi and Tamina Snuka attack Nikki Bella until Paige returns!

After taking out Naomi and Tamina Snuka, Paige takes Nikki Bella out with the Rampaige.

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Backstage: Kevin Owens finishes up a conversation with Triple H. Renee Young talks with Kevin Steen, asking why he was talking to The Authority. Kevin Owens says he told John Cena that he’d fight him on his own terms and in two weeks, he will be fighting Cena at Elimination Chamber. Owens tells Cena to pay close attention to NXT Takeover, because what he does to Sami Zayn is only a fraction of what he will do to John Cena.

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