Raw is War Week 3 Season 1
News before the show
The final 2 tournament matches will take place tonight.
Fandango's wish has been granted for an extreme rules match with the Miz.
Randy Orton is not in attendance tonight.
The Show!
Triple H enters the arena and makes an announcement to the fans that Randy Orton will not be in attendance tonight because he had to make a showing at one of his charity events. The crowd erupts screaming Orton, and our of thin air, Zack Ryder and Damien Sandow run onto the stage out of nowhere, asking for Triple H. Triple H ask what the deal is, and Ryder speaks up saying he has a great idea. Triple H ask what kind of idea, and simultaneously Ryder and Sandow respond saying, me and him, tag team. Triple acts a bit startled, but then says, "you know that does sound like a good idea. I think I can get a match scheduled tonight between you and World Tag team champions, R-Truth and Xavier Woods. By the way, what do you want to call yourself?" Ryder looks at Sandow, and says "The Militia sounds good to me." Triple H confirms and yells at them to get back stage as the show is about to begin.
Match 1 (#1 Contenders Match Tourney): John Cena vs RVD
Was this match every really a question? There is no way in the world that new Raw is War GM Triple H would let the number 1 seed in this tournament go down to the number 8 seed. Even though RVD is a seasoned veteran, he was not enough to hold back John Cena. Cena advanced to the Fatal 4, and after that match looks like the clear cut favorite.
Winner: John Cena (Pinfall)
Match 2 (#1 Contenders Match Tourney): Roman Reigns vs Batista
After gaining a bunch of momentum last week by defeating Randy Orton, Reigns looked to keep rolling tonight, and he did not disappoint. After getting off to a hot start, it looked like he would cruise to a finish but that is easier said then done when your taking on Batista. The Animal would not go away, and he kept kicking out on a number of 2 counts. Batista proved he belongs with these guys, but it wasn't enough after Roman Reigns hit a spear. That sets the Fatal 4 way final of Cena, Regins, Cesaro, and Dean Ambrose. It should be a great match.
Winner: Roman Reigns (Pinfall)
Match 3 (Extreme Rules): Fandango vs The Miz
Pre Match Details: Fandango was hit in the head out of nowhere with a baseball last week, so he requested an Extreme Rules match with The Miz this week, and it looks like he got his wish.
Before the Match: In what looked like Fandango trying to be a good sport, he stuck out his hand before the ref rang the bell to start the match, but The Miz was having none of that. After Miz took his cheap shot last week, Fandango thought this was a good opportunity to get his. He kicked the Miz below the belt, and the match is underway.
The Match: After delivering a cheap shot before the match begun, it was clear The Miz needed to do something to avoiding being buried alive. He did just that, grabbing another baseball bat, and striking Fandango across the head. Everyone thought he was out, but he wasn't. In an epic change of momentum, Fandango reached for his weapon of choice which was a Pool Stick. He got The Miz below the belt again, and then broke the stick across the Miz' head, and then pinning the Miz sending a message across the WWE. Do not mess with Fandango.
Winner: Fandango (Pinfall)
Match 4: Big E vs Bad News Barrett
Pre Match Details: Big E has dominated BNB the last two weeks, so you have to wonder why Triple H is giving him yet another shot. Will he finally climb the hill and defeat Big E?
Before the Match: Bad News Barrett must have been watching Fandango, and he took some notes seeing the cheap shot he took on The Miz. BNB also decided to take a cheap shot as Big E was entering, he ran from behind and speared Big E onto the ground, and the ref started the match.
The Match: Barrett was having none of Big E tonight. After striking Big E from behind, Bad News got countless punches and kicks in before Big E new what had hit him. He even went as far as striking Big E's head into the stairs outside of the ring. Once they finally got inside of the ring BNB hit a bull hammer, and went on to force Big E to tap out. As BNB was walking out of the ring, he was heard yelling "Thats what I thought Big E! Your not any better then me! Your just a bunch of talk, I want to see you beat me one more time!" We will have to wait and see where this goes from here.
Winner: BNB (Submission)
Match 5 (Tag Team): Zack Ryder & Damien Sandow vs R-Truth & Xavier Woods (Tag team Champions)
For a new tag team like Zack Ryder and Damien Sandow chemistry may be a big issue in the beginning, but it wasn't for the Militia. Not only was it their first ever match, but they also had to take on the WWE Tag Team Champions. Some questioned if Triple H was pushing the new team to fast and to early but they proved their worth tonight. Sandow started the match and wore down R-Truth to make a tag. Woods got the best of a tired Sandow early, but it looked like Sandow got a 2nd wind later in the match before tagging in a fresh Zack Ryder. Ryder hit some big flying punches to put away the WWE Champion's for their first ever tag team victory. Now the question is, are these guys real, or are they just a fluke?
Winner: Ryder Pins Xavier Woods