Welcome to Monday Night Raw! 24 hours removed from an historic Armageddon event! We open up tonight's RAW with Raw General Manager, Paul Heyman!
Raw General Manager Paul Heyman stands in the ring with a microphone. "Ladies and Gentlemen, I am Paul Heyman and I stand before you with a decision to make. The #1 Contender for The WWE Championship...there isn't one! Since no one can find heads or tails of CM Punk after his loss and mysterious abduction by Bray Wyatt, the show must go on! The new #1 contender for the WWE Championship is..."
WE THE PEOPLE! Jack Swagger's music hits and he heads down to the ring. Swagger steps into the ring and says, "Mr. Heyman with all due respect, after the night I had last night, returning, defeating Rusev and Kane two of the biggest monsters on RAW, I should be the #1 contender for the WWE Championship." Heyman replies, "Interesting Swagger, yes you did overcome what some would call impossible odds so you do have a valid case, but you also came up short to a Smackdown wrestler, and we all know they are a joke over there on the blue brand! So that is a minus for you. But...
Heyman is suddenly interrupted once again this time by Seth Rollins! Rollins is outraged, "Paul, what the hell is going on? I have been the best thing you have had here on Raw! I've beaten everything you have put in front of me, including Daniel Bryan. I've almost ended his career last night and I'm not the #1 Contender! You have to be kidding me!" Paul says, "Ok, things are getting interesting....
Before he could say more out comes Daniel Bryan to a huge following of YES! chants! "Heyman, after last night I know I'm not at the top of the list, I've been hearing it all day, Seth technically never put me through that table last night and you know it. So he doesn't have a victory over me, so I should still be at the top of the ladder and in this conversation for a shot at Bray Wyatt."
Heyman said, "If another one of you jokes interrupt me there is gonna be hell to pay!"
Kane's pyro erupts and out comes the Monster Kane. Kane simply gets into the ring and stands in front of Heyman and looks down on him. Things get a little tense as Seth Rollins pushes Kane aside and says, "Kane, what the hell are you doing? This is my shot!" Kane shoves Rollins half way across the ring. Kane says, "I have been on a path of destruction and it isn't over yet...
Heyman who looks visibly frustrated screams into the mic, "SHUT UP! Now since all 4 of you have valid cases to be #1 Contender since Punk has come up missing. I had a guy in mind, but now my choice is pretty much useless. Money in The Bank is in two weeks....I tell you what. I will be evaluating all 4 of you to see who is more deserving...starting tonight. In tonight's main event, Daniel Bryan & Jack Swagger will face off against Seth Rollins and Kane! Good luck to you all!"
What a blockbuster main event tag match for tonight! Up next we will see our opening contest, the first Money In The Bank Qualifying Match
1.
Money In The Bank Qualifying Match Kofi Kingston vs. Adrian Neville
Adrian Neville had an impressive showing last night in the King of the Ring Tournament but came up short losing to Kane in the first round. He looks to keep things moving in the right direction by winning this Money in The Bank Qualifier. Neville starts off with multiple kicks and ends his offense with a hurricanranna. Kofi starts his face paced offense and grounds Neville with a float over swinging neckbreaker. Kofi had pretty much control of this match until Neville leveled him with a discus forearm. Neville lands a standing corkscrew splash for a 2 count. Neville went to the top rope for Red Arrow but Kofi did the amazing once again and connected with a Trouble In Paradise that knocked Neville out of the air and Kofi covered him 1...2...3! Kofi Kingston qualifies for the Money in The Bank Ladder Match!
In The Ring Nikki Bella hits the ring with a microphone. "I've been put in a match with a mystery opponent after I told that Walrus Paul Heyman that I have the right to be in a match tonight against the Divas Champion tonight for the title. He said if I win tonight I can get my shot at Naomi at anytime I'd like. So Bring It ON!"
Oh my! That's Paige, The Anti-Diva! She has finally come to RAW!
2.
Divas Match Nikki Bella vs. Paige
Paige's vicious offense grounded Nikki quickly. A vicious side kick from Paige seemingly grounded the veteran diva shortly after the start. Paige connected with a Paige Turner and locked in the PTO and Nikki tapped quickly. An impressive debut on Monday Nights by Paige!
Post Match Renee Young meets Paige in the ring and says, "Paige, what an impressive debut tonight, I just got word from Raw General Manager, Paul Heyman that you have a RAW exclusivity contract that means that you can only wrestle only on RAW, Main Event & PPV's events if you ever become Divas Champion it can only be defended on those events whilst other Divas are welcome to wrestle on both Smackdown and RAW...how does that make you feel?" Paige said, "Well its unfortunate for Smackdown fans that they won't get to see me wrestle but once I become Divas Champion, they'll all flock to RAW to see the future Divas Champion! Naomi, you're in my sights!"
3.
Singles Match Xavier Woods vs. Rusev
Rusev storms the ring and looks pissed. His undefeated streak was ended suddenly by Jack Swagger last night. As the bell rings, Rusev charges Woods with a devastating headbutt charge to the chest. Rusev rough handles Woods and tosses him into the corner and clears him with with a clothesline that sends Woods flying. Woods doesn't stand a chance as Rusev stomps into his midsection and picks him up with a Bul-plex. Woods is out of it as Rusev locks in the Accolade and this one is over. Woods passes out and the referee calls for the bell. Rusev slams Woods face first into the mat and puts his foot on the back of Xavier Woods neck.
Post Match Rusev stomps into Woods even more. Out comes the Intercontinental Champion, Big E! Big E storms into the ring and tackles Rusev off of Xavier Woods and tosses him clean over the top rope. Rusev and Lana are pissed but Rusev cracks an evil smile and is looking at Big E's Intercontinental Championship. Paul Heyman pops up on the titantron and says, "Oh I see we have an issue here. Big E wants to keep saving his buddies from getting their a$ses handed to them. Rusev I see you eyeing that gold. So next week on RAW the Intercontinental Championship will be on the line. Big E vs. Rusev!
4.
Singles Match Ryback vs. Bray Wyatt
The Eater of Worlds is back on RAW to continue his reign of terror and this time he goes up against The Big Guy, Ryback. Wyatt comes out the gate with high intensity and knocks Ryback over with an Avalanche clothesline. Wyatt starts to choke Ryback as he screams, "You're not worthy!" to Ryback. Ryback tries to power out but Wyatt crushes him back down to size with a running body block. Wyatt starts to sway with the crowd and screams, "Your shepherd is here!" The crowd erupts as they know he is talking about CM Punk. Wyatt turns right around into a spinebuster from Ryback. Ryback picks Wyatt right up from the ground and slams him hard into the mat with a powerbomb. Ryback goes to the corner and is fuming at the mouth and is setting up for a MeatHook clothesline. Wyatt gets to his feet and Ryback tries for it and Wyatt creepily ducks into the spider crawl and Ryback smashes into the turnbuckle and Wyatt grabs him right into Sister Abigail. Wyatt teased a pin but picked Ryback up at the count of two. He hits running senton splash on Ryback and connects with another Sister Abigail and pins Ryback 1...2...3!
Post Match Wyatt kicks Ryback out of the ring and he grabs his lantern and lights it as the arena goes dark and the fog of the bayou starts to fill the arena. Wyatt drops to his knees with the WWE Championship on his shoulder. Wyatt screams into the air, "Show them the way my shepherd! If lead they shall follow!" Light their path, show them the way! Show your face." The ramp way illuminates and sitting in Wyatt's rocking chair is none other than CM Punk. Punk face is covered by sheep mask and his head is hung low as though he is unconscious. Wyatt jumps from the ring and grabs Punk and picks him up as his body seems lifeless. Wyatt hugs Punk and kisses him on the forehead and connects with a Sister Abigail on Punk. Wyatt scoops up Punk and carries him from the arena again leaving the crowd in shock.
5.
Main Event Tag Match Daniel Bryan & Jack Swagger vs. Kane & Seth Rollins
Kane and Rollins are out first and they stand in the ring until out comes Swagger and Bryan and Kane and Rollins attack Swagger and Bryan before the match even starts as Kane slams Swagger back first into the steel steps. Rollins dropkicks Bryan into the barricade. Kane chokeslams Swagger onto the concrete floor and then tackles Bryan through the barricade. This match was never meant to start! This match was meant for an attack! Rollins hits a Curb Stomp on Swagger on the outside of the ring. Rollins helps Kane to his feet as they smiles as the crowd swarms Kane and Rollins with boos. Rollins throws the steel steps on Bryan who is still knocked out from the tackle through the barricade. Rollins and Kane celebrate at the top of the ramp.
Raw fades to black as Rollins screams into the camera, "Heyman, I am the best on RAW and you better be smart to realize it!"