Raw Thread

WWE World Hvt. champion Seth Rollins came to the ring to address Authority business. Seth said he is here to be the bigger man and admit that he is wrong. Seth asked for Kane, Noble, and Mercury to come to the ring so he can apologize to them individually. Kane's music played to bring out Kane and J&J Security.

Rollins said he realized that a team is only as good as its foundation, and they are his foundation. Seth said this has nothing to do with Brock Lesnar. Because he's beaten Brock before and he will beat him again at Battleground. Rollins said this is about family. "Suplex City" chant interrupted. Seth told the crowd to shut up because he is trying to apologize.

Seth said they are all champions. He called Joey and Jamie the guys he patterned his in-ring style after and they have always been there for him. He said he's apologized and he would like for them to be part of his family again. J&J talked it over as the crowd shouted, "No!" He then stepped up to Kane for a one-on-one chat.

Seth said he's said and done a lot of crappy things. He said Kane is not a dinosaur because he is alive and well. Seth paused for a "Justin Bieber" chant. He continued that Kane gets better with age like a fine wine. And he will forever and always be the devil's favorite demon. Personally, Seth said, you are my favorite WWE star of all-time. Seth asked Kane to accept his apology so they can be a family again.

Kane, Noble, and Mercury talked amongst themselves, then Seth got agitated saying he's out here practically begging for them to come back. "Guys, please, will you take me back?" he asked. Seth extended his hand.

Suddenly, Brock Lesnar's music played. Out came Lesnar and Paul Heyman looking to add to the discussion. Or just put an end to it. Lesnar stood ringside as Seth, Kane, Joey, and Jamie stood in a line in the ring. Lesnar hopped onto the ring apron and approached the ring, then Kane, Joey, and Jamie patted Seth on the back and left the ring. Seth was left alone in the ring. Or so Brock thought. Suddenly, Kane grabbed Brock from behind, but Brock threw him away. Brock then took out Joey and Jamie, leaving Seth all alone again.

Brock charged the ring and the fight was on. Brock took Seth to Suplex City with a German, clearing Seth to the corner. Brock then scooped up Seth for another German. "One more time" chant from the crowd. Seth winced, then Brock picked up Seth for a third German clear across the ring. Brock then scooped up Seth for an F5, but Kane returned to the ring. Kane went for a chokeslam, but Brock pushed off and flung Seth out of the ring. That allowed Kane to grab Brock again and nail a chokeslam on his second try.

Brock got up, so Kane wanted another chokeslam, but Brock took Kane to Suplex City with a release German. Seth then ran back into the ring, but Brock grabbed him for an F5, only to have Seth clip the knee. Kane and Seth put the boots to Brock, looking to take out Brock's knee. They wrapped his knee around the ringpost, then smashed Brock's knee with a chair. Paul Heyman was nowhere to be seen during all this.

Lesnar tried to fight back, but Joey Mercury hit the ring and attacked Lesnar. Kane and Seth then worked over Brock as JBL brought up Heyman not seeing this coming when he struck a deal to bring back Lesnar. Seth then came off the top with a knee to Lesnar's head. Kane scooped up Lesnar one more time for a chokeslam in the middle of the ring. Seth wasn't done. He wanted a Pedigree in the middle of the ring. B-minus execution. Seth then grabbed his WWE Title belt and posed in the ring as Cole talked about this possibly spelling disaster for Brock at Battleground, The Authority is back at full strength as the show ends. (Seth needed someway to even the odds, but it seems like backpedaling now that Rollins was finally on his own to have to go back to the Authority for help)

Big Show defeats Mark Henry with a WMD

Ryback charged the ring as Miz excitedly on commentary talked about his PPV opponents tearing each other apart. Ryback took out Show with a spear, then Miz suddenly jumped into the ring, kicked Ryback in the face, and ran right out of the ring. Ryback demanded Miz face him right now, but Miz waved him off, saying not until later tonight

John Cena was in the ring waiting for his U.S. Title Open Challenge. And, NXT champion Kevin Owens came out. Cole took the bait on commentary, thinking Owens was taking the Open Challenge. Cole was produced to do the big hype for Match #3 in the series, then Lilian Garcia handled formal ring introductions. After Lilian introduced Owens and Cena, Owens left the ring. Owens said that on second thought, he'll just wait for Battleground. But, if anyone is going to take that U.S. Title from Cena, it's him. Owens said maybe it could be this man ... Cesaro's music played. And Cena suddenly became concerned

Cesaro defeats John Cena, Cesaro goes for the Giant Swing, but Cena kicks out he hits the Springboard Stunner, but Cesaro kicks out. Cesaro hits Swiss Death for a near fall, John goes for the STS but Cesaro counters into a Sharpshooter for his injured Tag Partner, Cesaro goes for a Diving Crossbody but John catches him and turns it into a version of Cesaro's own Match Killer from his indy days, but of course Cesaro kicks out of his own move, Cesaro Dropkicks John off the top to the floor & comes charging with a Rolling Swiss Uppercut. He sends John back into the ring & hits a barrage of European Uppercuts then for The Neutralizer, but Cena counters into a Code Red for 2. Cena goes for the Attitude Adjustment, but Cesaro counters & hits The Neutralizer for 2. Giant Swing then The Sharpshooter, Owens who had been doing commentary dropped his headsets and charged the ring, attacking Cesaro for the match to be thrown out. Owens then sent Cesaro to the ropes and smashed him with a Pop-Up Powerbomb. Same fate for Cena.

Owens took the mic and said if anyone is going to take the U.S. Title away from Cena, it's going to be him. And, at Battleground, "it will be me!" Owens held up the NXT Title

The Prime Time Players & Lucha Dragons defeat The New Day & Bo Dallas, Titus hits Kofi with The Pounce, but New Day breaks up the pin, Darren takes Bo out of the ring with a Lariat. Titus does the Lucha pose & throws them out on Xavier & E, Kofi tries to dive on Titus but he catches him & counters with Clash of the Titus for the win

The Beast in the East special July 4th, Live in Tokyo at 5:30 AM Eastern Time

Dean Ambrose was shown somewhere in the building. Dean said it's mental, not physical. He turned around to find T-800 endoskeletons for the movie product placement. Roman Reigns then walked in to ask Dean if he's ready for tonight. Dean said Roman looks a little tight, tense, and stiff. Bray Wyatt making him a little upset and angry? Dean said that's good because he likes his Roman Reigns angry and upset. He said he wants that guy in the main event tonight. Especially because it's No DQ. Reigns said he hates Bray Wyatt and The Authority. He said Dean is his only family around here and he needs to tear this place up tonight. "Let's rage!" Reigns shouted. Dean liked that and shouted, too

Sheamus defeats Neville, Neville goes for Red Arrow, but Sheamus kicks him off the turnbuckle, he goes for The Brogue Kick, but Neville counters into a Roll Up, but he kicks out then hits The Brogue Kick for the win

Seth Rollins & Kane defeat Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns, Ambrose looks for some plunder & pulls out a table, Noble & Mercury pulls the table out which leads to Seth hitting Avada Kedavra with Reigns breaking up the pin & Powerbombing Rollins followed by a Jumping Lariat, Mercury brings in a Singapore Cane which has no effect on Roman, he takes the cane hitting Kane & caning the shit out of Mercury before breaking the cane over his knee. Superman Punch to Kane, and one for Mercury then one on Seth. Reigns wanted to cut Rollins in half with a Spear, when the Wyatt interruption plays. Suddenly, Bray was ringside brawling with Reigns. Bray, lit up Reigns until refs spilled out. Bray ignored them and smashed Reigns into the announce table with a Throat Slam. Back in the ring Kane has Ambrose goozled, but Dean fights out of it so Kane pushes him allowing Ambrose to come back with a Jawbreaker Lariat, he wants Dirty Deeds, but Seth breaks it up, Pedigree, countered Dirty Deeds but Kane counters with a Chokeslam then gives him to Seth for a Pedigree which ends the match

Seth went to the outside looking to get a table for maximum damage, but Reigns recovered and attacked the heels before they could put Dean through a table. Kane cut off Reigns, though, and The Authority stood tall over Reigns.

"I am the World champion!" Seth shouted down at Reigns. Suddenly, Reigns fought back. The Authority scampered out of the ring and Reigns sold intense pain in his mid-section. But, The Authority circled the ring, then slowly entered the ring looking to attack body parts. Kane eventually grabbed Reigns and tried a chokeslam, but Reigns blocked. A chopblock took down Reigns again. And Kane delivered a chokeslam to Reigns.

Seth organized things, calling for his henchmen to get Reigns up for the exclamation point. Rollins hoisted Reigns in the air with help from J&J, then he delivered a Bucklebomb through the table propped up in the corner

Reigns crawled out of the table scraps, then Seth scooped up Reigns and measured him for a Pedigree. And he landed it. Seth held up the WWE Title belt for everyone to get a good look, then The Authority left the ring. No exit music.

Bray Wyatt suddenly strolled out from the back, but WWE cut to a replay of Seth's Pedigree on Reigns. WWE cut back to Bray entering the ring to scoop up Reigns and deliver Sister Abigail in the middle of the ring. Bray knelt down next to Reigns and shouted, "Follow the buzzards." as the show ends

Ryback vs Big Show, Ryback goes for the Diving Splash but Show gets out of the way then hits a Second Rope Elbow on Ryback when Miz jumps them both

Miz stomped away on both Ryback and Show with both giants down on the mat. Suddenly, Show stood up and dropped the straps, scaring Miz. "Feed Me More" from Ryback, who also stood up. Miz tried to beg for forgiveness, then yelled at both men to stop. He said this needs to happen at Battleground. But, they would not let him pass. The crowd got restless as this carried on for too long, Ryback hits Shellshock on Miz then Show hits a Chokeslam before he gets blasted by The Meathook Lariat