Who Reigns Supreme!?
April Week 2, 2014
*A lot of pyrotechnics go off to open up Monday Night Raw*
*General Manager Jerry "The King" Lawler makes his way to the ring*
Lawler: "Welcome to Monday Night Raw! Last week we debuted much to the anticipation and fear of every wrestling fan in the world. We were the number one show on USA and the feedback has been amazing! Now I made a promise to you all that I would announce the men, based upon how much they impressed me last week, that would make up an 8 man tournament to crown our first ever WWE Champion at our pay-per-view Backlash in 3 weeks time. So without further ado, I give you the bracket!"
*Gestures to the titantron which shows the following matches:*
Randy Orton vs. Dave Batista
Sheamus vs. ???
Luke Harper vs. Rusev
Rob Van Dam vs. Seth Rollins
Lawler: "There you have it! I know a lot of you are saying there are only seven names up there! This week we will see two of these tournament matches and the final two will take place next week. The eighth man will make his debut next week for his match. The reason he has yet to debut is due to an unfortunate accident that occurred before we made it to live shows but he has assured us he is healthy and ready to go...."
*Roman Reigns music hits and he storms to the ring with a microphone*
Reigns: "You care to explain to me how I am not in that bracket Jerry!?"
Lawler: "Well Roman, you were the first man thrown over the top rope in the battle royal last week. You didn't do a lot to impress me. At least Rob Van Dam put up a fight when he lost. Unfortunately you just haven't impressed me yet and until you do, there will not be a title shot in your future."
Reigns: "Haven't impressed you huh? Well I'll tell you what "King", I'll see what I can do. No one's going to miss your mystery wrestler too much if he never debuts."
*Roman drops the mic and walks out of the ring leaving a flustered Jerry Lawler in the ring.*

Triple Threat Match: AJ Lee vs. Nikki Bella vs. Alexa Bliss
This match is a continuation of the quest to crown a Women's Champion. The winner and competitor who is not pinned or submitted will advance to face off for the title. Just like last week the divas brought their A game. Nikki Bella hit her "Rack Attack" on AJ Lee and then was thrown from the ring by Alexa Bliss. Bliss then hit AJ with the "Sparkle Splash" and picked up the win.
Winner and Advancing to the Women's Championship Match: Alexa Bliss by pinfall
Nikki Bella also Advances to Women's Championship Match
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*Backstage Segment*
*Sheamus and Daniel Bryan are preparing for their match in the locker room*
Sheamus: "Okay listen, last week we taught those inbred goons a lesson. We need to continue to get in their heads though, so I need to know if you have my back?"
Bryan: "I'll give you a hand Sheamus but it is going to cost you. See, last week we both attacked Harper and Rowan but the general manager only saw fit to recognize you in the WWE Title tournament. So, if I help you... you need to promise me a title match if you win the WWE Championship."
Sheamus: "Is that all? I'll tell you what Fella, you help me tonight and in the tournament and I personally guarantee you're first in line for a shot."
Bryan: "Deal!"
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WWE Championship Tournament Match: Randy Orton vs. Dave Batista
The first match of the title tournament pits the self proclaimed "Beast of WWE" against the young Randy Orton. This match wasn't as much a cake walk as either competitor would have liked as each man was struggling to continue from fatigue. Batista's power kept him in the match while Randy's innovation and speed kept him in the hunt as well. Batista would hit a spear on Orton who kicked out at 2 and then delivered an "RKO" which Batista kicked out of. The war would wage on till both men were down and almost counted out to a draw. The first to their feet was Batista and he'd deliver what he's calling the "Batista Bomb" to an exhausted Orton for the 1-2-3.
Winner and Advancing to the WWE Championship Semi-Finals: Dave Batista by pinfall
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*Post Match Segement*
*Once again Batista calls for a microphone after his match*
Batista: "Once again I prove my dominance. I am just two wins away from being the WWE Champion and taking my place above this roster like I deserve. The Beast is..."
*Brock Lesnar's music hits and Batista turns to the stage waiting for an attack. Brock comes from behind and delivers an F-5*
Cole: "Brock Lesnar with the F-5 to Dave Batista! The second week in a row we've seen this sight."
JBL: "You ain't kidding Michael. Brock is a big boy and he's twice left Dave down and out in the ring after a match. I'm starting to think we're looking at the WWE Championship finale in these two animals."
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Match 3: Erick Rowan w/ Luke Harper vs. Sheamus w/ Daniel Bryan
A grudge match between these four men. Last week Sheamus ambushed Harper with a chair while Bryan took out Rowan. Harper is still not medically cleared to compete so Rowan is attempting to gain some revenge against Sheamus tonight. It was not in the cards however, Sheamus would use the rope for leverage while Bryan held his feet and steal the win. The two then fled before the outraged Harper could get into the ring.
Winner: Sheamus by pinfall
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Match 4: Christian vs. Rusev
For those expecting a great match this one certainly delivered as it was back and forth the whole time. Eventually Rusev would get frustrated though and take to attacking Christian in the corner till the ref was forced to call the match. Rusev would then lock in the "Accolade" until being forced by referees to break it.
Winner: Christian by DQ
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*GM's Office Segement*
*The camera comes in mid conversation between Dean Ambrose and GM Lawler*
Ambrose: "...screwed last week! They weren't even in the match, you can't just sit outside the ring for the whole thing then slide in and claim the title. What would happen if we all just did that? There would be anarchy!"
Lawler: "I hear you Dean, I do. In fact tonight I'm going to let Bray and Chris vent all that frustration they clearly had with each other last week. They'll face off one-on-one at the end of the night, right now I have other matters to attend to but your problems are important. So walk with me, we'll see if we can't rectify this for you..."
*Lawler escorts Ambrose out of his office while the two discuss something quietly*
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WWE Championship Tournament Match: Rob Van Dam vs. Seth Rollins
Bit of an odd match up seeing as both these men lost last week but, they must have done something to impress Jerry Lawler as these two men are fighting in the WWE Championship Tournament. This fight was fast paced and high flying as both men seemed to be trying to one up each other and confirm they deserved the opportunity. Rob would make the first mistake though, same as last week missing a splash, and Rollins would plant him with a "Curb Stomp" for the 1-2-3.
Winner and Advancing to the WWE Championship Semi-Finals: Seth Rollins by pinfall
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*Post Match*
*Rollins is celebrating in the ring when he is ambushed and speared by Roman Reigns. Reigns proceeds to target the ribs of Rollins and hits him with a chair repeatedly.*
Cole: "We need a medic down here, Rollins must have several broken ribs. This is a terrible display by Roman Reigns!"
JBL: "I guess Roman couldn't wait for the new guy. If you want to impress you take out the first guy you can. Rollins happened to be that guy tonight, if he can't compete next week you have to assume Roman will get into this tournament. I love the ambition, bring on the Roman Empire!"
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Main Event: Bray Wyatt vs. United States Champion Chris Jericho
Whatever is going on between Bray Wyatt and Chris Jericho continues to boil over as Bray would attack Jericho from behind to begin the match. After finally getting Jericho in the ring, Wyatt would deliver the "Sister Abigail for an easy win.
Winner: Bray Wyatt by pinfall
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*Post Match*
*Bray picks up Chris' US Championship and holds it over his head when Dean Ambrose's music hits*
Ambrose: "Congratulations Bray, it looks like today is my lucky day. I've always been one whose good at betting on the horses and I've proven that once again. You see, earlier when Mr. Lawler was telling me that you'd be facing Chris tonight in the Main Event it got me thinking, what would I do if after fighting with a man all night I still lost the title to him? I'd make sure he learned his lesson and I'd leave him unconscious in the center of the ring the next chance I got. So, I made a little bet with Jerry. The bet was that you would win tonight, if that happened you and I would square off next week to determine the number one contender Chris' new US Championship. So I'll see you next week Bray, by the way that match will be a No Disqualification Match!"
*Raw ends with Bray laughing in the ring and hugging the title*
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