So That Happened: #RAW Recap (05/25/15)

John Cena’s United States Championship Open Challenge:

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After loud boos, John Cena talks to the WWE Universe, saying they can be summed up in 5 words: “Let’s Go Cena/Cena Sucks.” John Cena talks about the fans who fight with him and the fans who fight against him. This leads to a “Let’s Go Cena/Cena Sucks” chant. John Cena addresses the “Let’s Go Cena” fans, saying they believe in Hustle, Loyalty and Respect just like him. Cena goes into Never Give Up mode, saying that they have suffered through defeat and triumphed in victory. Cena is cut off by a “We Want Ryder/Owens chant.”

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John Cena says over the past 10 years, they’ve formed a fraternity, family and a bond that can never be broken no matter how hostile the environment may be. Cena tells those people, that he is eternally grateful for the “Let’s Go Cena” chants.

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John Cena addresses the “Cena Sucks” fans, saying that for 10 years they have been waiting for a man who is the opposite of Cena to knock him down and keep him down. Cena tells those fans that name after name, hopeful after hopeful have tried and failed. Cena addresses the newest hopeful, Kevin Owens, saying he was forcefully introduced to Owens.

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John Cena brings up Kevin Owens attacking him on RAW, then breaking the internet. Cena says on NXT, Cena broke his best friend Sami Zayn. Cena mentions the Cena Sucks fans believe that Kevin Owens is the man who will change what they think needs to be changed.

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John Cena says the Cena Sucks fans may not be able to chant Cena Sucks at Elimination Chamber. They will be able to chant “Fight Owens Fights.”

After a “Fight Owens Fight” chant, John Cena tells the WWE Universe that they may not believe their ears because there may not be a “Let’s Go Cena/Cena Sucks” chant. They might hear “Let’s Go Cena/Fight Owens Fight.” Cena says “Fight Owens Fight” does not promise “Win Owens Win.” Cena says last Monday, Kevin Owens proved he knew how to start a fight, but this Sunday at Elimination Chamber, we will see if Kevin Owens knows how to finish one.

John Cena turns his attention to the United States Open Challenge on Memorial Day, saying it gives him great pride to put the United States Championship on the line right now. Cena hypes Long Island, saying it’s the place to be, and that he is the man to be. Cena starts the challenge waiting for his next opponent.

The Cast Of Entourage comes out to the ramp.

John Cena introduces them, then says the United States Open Challenge is open to anyone, then asks who will face him. Kevin Connolly says as much as they would like to fulfill a lifelong dream, they’re here to introduce a Superstar that will challenge John Cena.

Kevin Connolly says this Superstar is a Long Island Guy like him, then introduces the Long Island Iced Z, Zack Ryder.

Match 06: United States Championship: Zack Ryder vs. John Cena

Kevin Dillon gets into the ring to distract John Cena.

Zack Ryder rolls up John Cena. Zack Ryder counters the AA with the Unprettier.

Zack Ryder hits the Broski Boot on John Cena.

Zack Ryder hits the Rough Ryder on John Cena.

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After several near falls on John Cena, Zack Ryder climbs the top rope.

Ryder goes for the 450 Splash, but misses.

John Cena hits the AA on Zack Ryder.

Winner and STILL United States Champion: John Cena

Post-Match, John Cena raises Zack Ryder’s hand.

John Cena and Zack Ryder raise hands with the cast of Entourage.

Kevin Owens attacks John Cena from behind, then drops Cena with the Pop-Up Powerbomb.

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Kevin Owens steps on the United States Championship again.

Backstage: Stephanie McMahon says Kevin Owens is impressive and that Triple H knows how to pick them. Rollins says not to get ahead of themselves because he is still the present/future of WWE.

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They are interrupted by Renee Young, who asks for an update on the Dean Ambrose situation. Stephanie McMahon says the offer still stands for Dean Ambrose to show up and sign the contract at the end of the night or else Seth Rollins won’t have an opponent. Renee Young brings up the fact that The Authority got Dean Ambrose arrested. Rollins interjects, saying Dean Ambrose got himself arrested and got what he deserve. Rollins mocks Ambrose, saying if you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime.

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Match 07: Paige vs. Tamina (w/ The Bella Twins on commentary)

Tamina and Naomi are in the ring.

Paige comes out to the ring.

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Paige does an apron senton to Tamina.

Tamina distracts the referee, allowing Naomi to hit Paige with her high heel shoe.

Tamina hits the Samoan Drop on Paige.

Winner: Tamina

Post-Match, Naomi and Tamina have a stare down with The Bella Twins.

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The New Day Speaks:

After a “New Day Sucks” chant, Xavier Woods says it’s unfair that The New Day are being persecuted for being positive. Xavier Woods speaks about the Elimination Chamber Tag Title Match, saying it is unfair. Big E says they could lose their WWE Tag Team Championships. Kofi Kingston says no one wants to see that and the WWE Universe agrees. The New Day gets booed.

Big E starts to trash Nassau Coliseum, saying it’s a decrepit building, but then trashes the Islanders, but says even they can recognize champions. Xavier Woods says everyone knows New Day Rocks.

The New Day try to start a New Days Chant. but they are interrupted by Kane.

Kane tells The New Day that this is all about perspective. Kane tells The New Day that they have a 1/6th chance of winning, just like every other team. Kane calls the match very fair.

Kane says The New Day’s match tonight isn’t fair. Kane makes 10-3 Handicap Match, Cesaro and Tyson Kidd, Los Matadores, The Ascension, The Prime Time Players and The Lucha Dragons vs. The New Day

Match 08: Cesaro and Tyson Kidd, The Prime Time Players, Los Matadores, The Ascension, and The Lucha Dragons vs. The New Day

The match turns into a brawl.

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Winners: The New Day (Via DQ)

Post-Match, The New Day celebrates until they are attacked by Tyson Kidd and Cesaro.

Cesaro does the Cesaro Swing to Xavier Woods. Tyson Kidd catches Woods with a dropkick.

Exclusive: Seth Rollins is shown knocking the Cameraman into The Authority

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