February 2015 - Week 1
To open Raw, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon made their way to the ring to make a couple of special announcements.
Triple H: "In a few weeks, exclusively on the WWE Network for $9.99, we will see one of the most brutal matches of the year, the Elimination Chamber match. Fortunately for all of you, Daniel Bryan will not be eligible to participate in the match. He will not be involved in any Championship matches until Wrestlemania, which you will be able to watch for the low monthly price of.. $9.99."
Stephanie McMahon: "Last night for just $9.99, you all got to witness John Cena defeat Brock Lesnar, but not without paying a price. The BEAST! Brrooock.. Lessnnnarrr.. injured John and he will be under going ankle surgery. John Cena will not be back until the Elimination Chamber Pay-Per-View on the WWE Network for just $9.99."
Triple H: "At the Elimination Chamber pay per view, you will see the currently injured WWE Champion John Cena defend his championship against... Bray Wyatt... the beast incarnate Brock Lesnar... Sheamus... the Swiss superman Antonio Cesaro & Roman Reigns! All... for only...... $9.99."
Sheamus vs Scott Dawson
In a match dominated mostly by Sheamus, Scott Dawson would pick up a huge upset win. After going for the Brouge Kick, Dawson ducked and rolled Sheamus up, pulling the tights and picking up the win. Sheamus was visibly upset after the match that the referee didn't notice the pulling of the tights and Sheamus grabbed him, berating him before pushing him to the mat and leaving to the back.
Seth Rollins vs John Morrison
Seth Rollins and John Morrison put on the match of the night that was ultimately ruined by interference from the Miz. The two would trade blows back and forth and hit a bunch of huge spots from the top rope. As Morrison went up to the top rope, the Miz, who had been guest commentating, jumped up onto the apron and distracted Morrison. Morrison would hop down and start yelling at Miz before taking a swing at him. As he turned around, Rollins had made his way up the turnbuckle and he'd hit a huge curb stomp from the top rope, allowing himself to pick up the three count.
The Miz rolled into the ring and picked up Morrison, hitting him with a Skull Crushing Finale before leaving him lying in the middle of the ring.
Paige (WWE Diva's Champion) (W) vs Naomi
Diva's Champion Paige was in action tonight against Naomi and she would continue her domination of the Diva's Division. Natalya, who as at ringside watching, stood up after Paige forced Naomi to tap out and clapped her hands, sarcastically congratulating the champ before telling her the belt was going to be hers.
Daniel Bryan vs Antonio Cesaro (WWE United States Champion)
What was expected to be the match of the night, Daniel Bryan and Antonio Cesaro's match never kicked off. As the two stood in the middle of the ring, Brock Lesnar's music hit. The Beast Incarnate made his way down to the ring with Paul Heyman yelling at him to destroy them. Lesnar jumped into the ring and immediately took Cesaro out with a huge closeline before turning his attention to Bryan. Bryan ran at Lesnar but Lesnar's strength was too much. He instantly threw Bryan onto his shoulders and hit him with an F5. Cesaro started to stand back up but Lesnar grabbed him as well, throwing him on this shoulders and hitting him with an F5.
Paul Heyman: "Brock! BROCK!..... Kill!"
Lesnar would lift Bryan back up off the ground and hit him with another F5 before throwing Cesaro to the outside. He take him over to the announcer table and without clearing it off, lift him up and hit another F5 to him, putting him through the table. Heyman stood over Cesaro, laughing manically before the show cut to commercial.
Fandango vs Dean Ambrose
My how far Fandango has fallen since debuting and picking up a huge win at Wrestlemania over Chris Jericho. He was quickly handled by Dean Ambrose in less than two minutes. After the match, as Ambrose was making his way back up the ramp, Rusev's music hit. Rusev and Lana would make their way onto the stage but before Lana could say anything, Ambrose went sprinting up the ramp and attacked Rusev. The two would trade blows for a few seconds before backstage employees ran out and separated the two.
The Usos vs Rybaxel
Both teams looking to pick up momentum to earn a shot at the tag-team titles, the Usos would pick up the win after interference from Big E and Kofi Kingston, two members of the New Nation. As the Usos looked to finish off Rybaxel with their splash's, Kingston and Big E came sprinting down to the ring. Kofi rolled into the ring and hit a Trouble-in-Paradise to Jey Uso who was on the top rope. Big E would run through Jimmy Uso like a bulldozer before lifting him up and hitting a Big Ending. Xavier Woods and R-Truth would make their way down to the ring as Big E and Kofi stood over the Usos.
Xavier Woods: "We are tired of being held back. We work hard than most of those in the back and get nothing to show for it! We are here to stand up to the Authority and ask anyone who feels that they have been held down by the Authority to join us, to stand up and fight for what is ours!"
Roman Reigns & Stardust & Goldust (WWE Tag Team Champions) vs The Wyatt Family
In a surprisingly one sided battle from start to finish, the Wyatt Family would pick up a huge win over the WWE World Heavyweight Champion and Tag-Team Champions. Stardust and Goldust did what they could but the power from Erik Rowan and Luke Harper were too many for him and thanks to his size and strength, Roman Reigns was able to build a little momentum but Harper and Rowan put him to work early and often. Reigns would attempt to hit a spear on Harper but Harper would hit a huge big boot to him. He would tag Bray Wyatt in for the first time, keeping him out as long as possible to keep him from getting injured. Wyatt would pick Reigns up and hit him with a Sister Abigail, picking up the win as Rowan and Harper knocked the tag champs to the outside.