Triple threat number one contender’s match: Kevin Owens vs. Cesaro vs. Randy Orton
Owens retreated early, Orton clotheslines Owens and Cesaro went for the giant swing on Owens but changed the move into a double foot stomp. Cesaro with a series of uppercuts to Owens. Orton with snap suplex to Cesaro. Orton with a fallaway slam to Owens. Orton sent Cesaro to the apron, then went for a DDT, but Owens pulled Cesaro out of the ring into the steel post. Owens with a back splash to Orton for 2. Owens with punches to the face of Orton. Owens mocked Orton, tossed Orton into the corner, but Orton hit a clothesline to Owens. Cesaro attacked Orton from behind, Owens did the same to Cesaro. They all went to the floor, Orton tossed Owens and Cesaro into the barricade. Back in the ring, Orton hit a suplex to Owens for 2. Cesaro attacked them from behind. Owens sent Cesaro to the floor, Orton hit a backbreaker to Owens. Cesaro back in the ring and hit a crossbody on Orton for 2. Cesaro and Orton exchange uppercuts, Orton with a clothesline to Cesaro. Orton went for the RKO but blocked and Cesaro went for the cross face, which he locked in. Orton grabbed the bottom rope to break the hold. Orton went to the floor, Owens sent Cesaro to the floor and Owens hit a senton bomb over the top rope taking out both men.
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We’re back with Owens hitting Cesaro with a cannonball in the corner. Owens went to the top rope, but Orton knocked him down. Cesaro kicked Owens in the face. Cesaro and Orton agreed that they would hit a double suplex to Owens on the top rope. Cesaro and Orton started arguing, Cesaro hit the giant swing on Orton. Cesaro then went for it on Owens but blocked. Owens dumped Cesaro to the floor but blocked. Orton clotheslines Cesaro. Orton with a power slam to Owens. Both Owens and Cesaro rolled to the apron, Orton hit a double DDT to both men. Orton went for the RKO on Cesaro but blocked. Owens dragged Orton to the floor and sent him into the barricade. Cesaro hit a spinning dive over the top rope taking out Owens. Back in the ring, Cesaro hit a crossbody on Owens for 2. Cesaro with a springboard uppercut on Owens for 2. Cesaro placed Owens on the top turnbuckle, Cesaro lost his balance on the top rope, he fell and Owens for a Swanton bomb, but Cesaro put his knees up. Owens with a super kick to Cesaro. Owens went for the powerbomb, but Orton hit Owens then Cesaro with an RKO for the win.
Winner and will face Seth Rollins for the WWE Championship later in the show: Randy Orton.
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A very good video package recapping the The Undertaker – Brock Lesnar feud is shown.
WWE announced that The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar will be on RAW next week.
Singles match: Dean Ambrose vs. Luke Harper
They lock up, Ambrose with a forearm shot to Harper then some right hands to the face of Harper in the corner. Ambrose off the ropes, but Harper caught him and hit a power slam for 2. Harper with a power slam to Ambrose. Harper missed a tackle and went to the floor. Ambrose with a dropkick, then a dive off the apron taking out Harper.
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We’re back from break with Harper in control of Ambrose. Moments later, Ambrose clotheslines Harper to the floor. He took out Bray Wyatt with a tackle then sent Harper into the ring. Harper missed a clothesline and Ambrose rolled him up for 2. Ambrose with a big clothesline. Ambrose rolled to the floor, Bray Wyatt went after Ambrose, but Reigns took him out. Harper with a super kick to Reigns. Ambrose with a dive taking out Harper. Back in the ring, Ambrose went to the top rope but knocked off. Harper with the big clothesline for the win.
Winner: Harper.
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The Miz is out in the ring for MizTV. He introduces Stephen Amell. Miz said after Stardust runs through him, Amell needs to call The Miz to rebrand him. Daniel Bryan walks down to the ring and gets a great reaction of course. Miz tried to get the fans to shut up. Bryan said that he didn’t come here to be on MizTV.
He came here to be on RAW in his home state. Bryan said that Miz can take credit for his own career, but just not his (Bryan). He said that he has accomplished everything in his career due to hard work and the fans. Miz pointed out that Bryan is still not cleared to return to the ring. Miz asked Bryan what it’s like to be injured since he’s never experienced that before. Bryan mentioned that he just wrote a New York best seller and be a judge on Tough Enough. Miz pointed out that he’s also a judge on that show.
Miz pointed out that Ryback should do the right thing and vacate the IC title just like Bryan. This leads to The Big Show walking down to the ring. He mocked Miz for trying to speak crap through his teeth about his chances of winning the IC Title at SummerSlam. Ryback’s music hits and he walked down to the ring. Miz jumped out of the ring as well as Daniel Bryan. Ryback and Big Show stared at each other.
Bryan tossed Miz into the ring as Big Show started tossing Miz around in the ring. Ryback speared Big Show then hit him with a clothesline. Ryback hit Miz with the Meathook Clothesline to end the segment.
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Singles match: Neville vs. King Barrett.
This one did not last long as Neville hit a few kicks to Barrett then hit the Red Arrow for the win.
Winner: Neville.
Post-match, Stardust ran down to the ring and attacked Neville. Stardust went over to Stephen Amell. Stardust shoved Amell’s face, then ran away. Amell jumped the barricade and attacked Stardust. Security separated the two as King Barrett held back Stardust.
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Triple H is shown talking to Stephen Amell and Neville in the back. He said that Amell is not a Superstar, he’s an actor. Amell said that he’s also a man and he should be able to take care of business. Triple H told Amell to hit the bricks. Amell said that he will sign whatever papers he needs to so Triple H will make the match. HHH said he will get the papers drawn up and gave Amell the match. Amell and Neville will face King Barrett and Stardust at SummerSlam.
Sheamus cuts a backstage promo on how he’ll soon be Mr. WWE Champion.
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WWE Championship Match: Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins ©
They lock up, Rollins sent Orton into the corner and hit a tackle. Orton reversed an Irish whip and almost hit the RKO on Rollins, but Rollins pushed off and rolled to the floor.
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We’re back with Rollins hitting a superkick to the face of Orton. Rollins went to the top rope, but Orton ran up and hit a suplex to Rollins off the top rope. Orton went for a backdrop but blocked. He ducked a clothesline but was kicked in the head and sent to the apron. Rollins went for the DDT on the middle rope, which he hit. Rollins went for the pedigree but blocked and Orton sent Rollins to the apron. Rollins with a springboard move, but Orton hit the RKO in mid-air. He went to cover Rollins, but Sheamus pulled him out of the ring.
Winner by DQ: Randy Orton.
Sheamus tossed Orton over the barricade. Sheamus hit Rollins with the Brogue kick. Sheamus wanted to cash in, but Orton hit him with an RKO instead.
Randy Orton stood tall over the two Superstars in the ring to close the show.
