Raw Thread

Dallas said what just happened to Ziggler was horrible. He said it should be a reminder that bad things happen to bad people. But, good things happen to good people. Like Bo. All you have to do is Bo-Lieve

Dean Ambrose defeats Bo Dallas, Dallas hits a forearm sending Ambrose back allowing him to hit The Jawbreaker Lariat then Dirty Deeds for the win

Seth Rollins came out on-stage holding his weapon of choice a axehandles. The Cadillac then rolled up on the stage. Noble and Mercury emerged from the vehicle and they also received their axehandles.

In the ring, Rollins bragged about taking out Brock Lesnar two weeks ago on Raw. A video package documented the events. Back in the ring, Rollins waited out a "Suplex City" chant and continued to hype himself as the only man on earth who can beat Lesnar. Seth said he is walking in with the WWE Title and he will walk out with it

Rollins moved along to addressing Heyman's promo. He paused for a surprising "Justin Bieber" chant from the Chicago crowd, then he decided to provoke Lesnar by wondering aloud if Brock is his own man or Heyman's bitch

Out came Lesnar with Heyman standing next to the Cadillac. Lesnar marched down to the ring as JBL provided an official identification that Rollins, Mercury, and Noble were holding axehandles. Lesnar walked toward the ring, then slowly backed up the entrance ramp toward the vehicle. Heyman produced a traveling trunk, then he opened it up to reveal various fire-related weapons.

Lesnar pulled out two pick axes, slowly approached the vehicle, and began destroying the vehicle. Cole said he's his own Minnesota Wrecking Crew. Lesnar pounded away on the vehicle with a smile on his face as J&J paced the ring in anger. Lesnar then bashed the trunk of the car and left one of the axes in the trunk. Lesnar returned to the front-side of the vehicle and promptly ripped the back left door off its hinges. Lesnar chucked the car door across the production area, then called for The Authority.

Mercury charged Lesnar, who pushed him aside. Then, he "broke Noble's arm" with the kimura lock against the car. Noble sold intense pain to match the rib injury from two weeks ago. "Suplex, suplex" chant from the crowd. Lesnar then whipped Noble onto the hood of the car with a belly-to-belly suplex, causing Seth to freak out in the ring. Seth pounded the ring ropes with his axehandle, then Lesnar contemplated entering the ring. Lesnar straight ran onto the ring apron and hopped into the ring with crazy agility, then Seth high-tailed it out of the building into the crowd. Lesnar gave chase, but Seth was gone.

Lesnar then walked back across the guardrail into the ring to grab the WWE Title belt. Lesnar held the belt high in the air to a big reaction as the announcers hyped Lesnar getting his title shot in two weeks at Battleground. Lesnar tossed the belt down, then left the ring with the axe over his shoulder looking like a lumberjack who just Paul Bunyan'ed the entire forest. After a replay of the events, Lesnar was shown standing on the hood of the vehicle as Heyman bowed down before Lesnar.

The Brock Lesnar destruction company is open for business

John Cena was introduced to the ring for a U.S. Title Open Challenge. As Cena came to the ring, Cole talked about Kevin Owens losing the NXT Title to Finn Balor on the Network special on Saturday. WWE cued up footage showing Balor beating Owens for the title.

In the ring, Cena somewhat gloated that if you're upset about Owens losing the title, then don't worry because ... The Champ is Here. Cena said there will be a title match tonight on Raw. Because he wants to add another great memory to his list of memories in this building. He said that whoever steps through the curtain better bring his A-Game.

Kevin Owens interrupted the Open Challenge. Owens emerged without the NXT Title saying he's sick of listening to Cena say the same things every week. He said he's going to take the U.S. Title from Cena so he can shut up Cena. Cena smirked. Owens said he was willing to wait for Battleground, but now that he doesn't have the NXT Title, he wants the U.S. Title right here, right now. A referee slipped into the ring and Lilian Garcia entered the ring for an official ring intro, but Cesaro's music interrupted.

Cesaro said no one wants to listen to Owens whine about losing the NXT Title. And what he needs to do is step aside so that he can challenge for the U.S. Title. Cesaro said he had Cena ready to give up and tap out last week on Raw until Owens interrupted. So, he wants his title re-match. Cesaro told Owens to leave the ringside area, too. Owens obliged and headed to the back

The broken-down, busted-open Cadillac one week removed from Brock Smash. The cameraman shot the Cadillac for seemingly a full minute as Michael Cole wondered if that's a metaphor for WWE World Hvt. champion Seth Rollins on Sunday at Battleground.

Brock Lesnar's music played to a loud reaction and out came Lesnar with Paul Heyman for a show-opening promo. Loud "Suplex City" chant once Lesnar hit the ring. Heyman held the mic toward the crowd to amplify the chant, then Heyman opened his sermon.

After introducing himself, Heyman said he is the advocate for the Cadillac-smashing, avenger who will make Rollins pay for his sins on Sunday, Brock Lesnar. Heyman said he cannot wait for this Sunday when history gets made again when this man, this beast, enters the ring as a challenger. Heyman paused to talk up Lesnar as a challenger, promoting it as a rare occurrence and also the sign of Lesnar walking out as a champion, trying to entice viewers to tune into Battleground.

Heyman would still be World champion today if not for that sneaky, slimy, thief in the night Seth Rollins. (Boos) Heyman said this Sunday night, he begs the audience to watch as Lesnar will enter the ring and he will not leave the ring the same way. Subtle non-guarantee. Heyman told Seth that he's going to get his ass kicked and get suplexed and get pinned. Then, the announcement will be "Once again, the reigning, defending, Undisputed (cue the Brock Bounce), WWE World ......"

Suddenly, Seth Rollins's music interrupted. Rollins emerged on-stage with Kane, who was back from his "Hawaiian vacation." With no tan. Rollins stared down at the busted-up vehicle and waited out "Justin Bieber" chants. Seth said this busted-up car makes Lesnar real proud, doesn't it? He shouted that he's going to wipe the smile off Brock's stupid face. Seth pointed toward Brock in the ring, saying he gave him every chance to be a man, but Brock chose to be a coward. And he took out his aggression on an inanimate object then yelled at the crowd to shut up.

Seth regrouped and told Brock that his symbol is the WWE World Title, while Brock will settle for busting up a car. He said he is a real champion and Brock is a thug, criminal, and vandal. So, this Sunday, he's going to take a trip to Suplex City, bring the matches, and burn Suplex City to the ground.

Brock took the mic. "I could take you to Suplex City tonight, bitch." The crowd popped for Lesnar's one-liner. Kane said he understands that everyone's emotions are running high, but he wants everyone to remain calm ahead of the WWE Title contract signing. The crowd was nonplussed at the thought of a contract signing. But, Kane indirectly predicted chaos during the contract signing. So, Mr. Heyman, if his client does anything to spoil that match

Heyman interrupted. "Are you about to threaten Brock Lesnar?" Heyman said he thinks they're about to be threatened by The Undertaker's baby brother (with a high-pitched voice mocking Kane). Heyman said he wasn't supposed to say that, was he? Kane turned from soulless, corporate sell-out to sneering villain. A "Taker's Brother" chant broke out. Heyman asked the crowd to have some respect because his client, Brock Lesnar, conquered Kane's brother's undefeated streak at WrestleMania. The crowd booed, mixed on Brock's feat. Heyman said he knows he's not supposed to talk about Kane's family.

But, as for the contract signing, Lesnar will come to the contract signing with peace, love, and understanding in his heart. Unless Seth decides to break the Eleventh Commandment. ("Oh shut up," Rollins sneered off-mic.) And then Brock will bring Suplex City to Atlanta, Ga. tonight

Bray Wyatt was introduced to the ring. Bray made his slow walk to the ring with help from the cell phone lights and his lantern. The lights came on and suddenly Roman Reigns was right behind him. Reigns had a fired-up look on his face and proceeded to destroy Bray at ringside to the crowd's delight. Reigns rolled Bray into the ring, where the fight was on. No sign of Dean Ambrose. Actually, there he was in the background watching by the announce table.

Reigns nailed the Superman Punch on Bray, sending him to the outside, but Bray reached up and smashed Reigns in the face with his lantern. Reigns sold the effects, then stumbled out of the ring as Bray walked up the ramp

Nikki had a mic. She went back to November 23 of last year when she defeated A.J. Lee to become Divas champion.

Nikki said she has given every Diva a chance since November, but no one has taken the title from her. Nikki said she is the Total Diva. And now with Brie and Fox, Team Bella has become unstoppable. She said they have the power because she owns this (the Divas Title belt). She said they make the decisions, run the division, and own it.

Suddenly, Stephanie McMahon's music played to bring out Stephanie for an unadvertised appearance. Cole called it a rare appearance. Steph was in heels to tower over the Bellas and Fox. She said she heard Nikki claim to own the division, as if she owns WWE. Steph said she owns WWE, which got a babyface reaction. Despite Stephanie being a heel via The Authority. In any event, Steph said the level of competition is not here right now in WWE. She said there is a revolution happening right now in women's sports. Whether it's soccer, UFC, or tennis

So, it's time to make a change in the Divas division right now. But, she's not going to do that alone. First, the woman who is trying to make a difference. Stephanie called down Paige. Nikki talked over Paige's music that she doesn't belong out here.

Steph said she brought Paige out here, so Nikki can stop running her mouth. She said she wants this revolution here in WWE, but Paige can't do it by herself. And Paige wants back-up, but no one is willing to stand by her side. So, she knows someone who is willing to join her, Becky Lynch.

Out came Becky from the NXT brand. "Oh boy," Cole kind of exclaimed. Becky jogged down to the ring to join Paige. So, Stephanie called down the woman who was bred for this business. The crowd popped. She said this woman was high-styling and profiling. Ladies and gentlemen, Charlotte. Big reaction for Ric Flair's daughter. Out came Charlotte stepping out like she already owns this place.

Charlotte posed center-ring and made sure Nikki knows she's coming for the Divas Title. Suddenly, Naomi's music played. Naomi and Tamina Snuka strutted down to the ring saying they have some unfinished business with the Bellas and Paige. She said they are all the competition Stephanie needs.

Steph replied that she knows someone else who calls herself the boss, the current NXT Women's champion Sasha Banks. "I can't believe this," Cole said. Cue up Sasha Banks strutting to the ring with the Divas Title belt. Steph said this is what she had in mind when she talked about competition. Now, who's going to take the opportunity?

Everyone kind of met in the middle and circled around the ring. The Bellas and Fox had nowhere to go. Nikki decided to walk, but NXT champ Sasha Banks threw her down and the fight was on. Cole said, "The revolution has begun." The deal turned into a mini-battle royal with no clear alliances or allegiances, just chaos. Charlotte eventually slapped on the Figure-Eight on Fox to a big pop, then Sasha and Becky Lynch put the Bellas in The Bank Statement & Discootin respectively. All three maintained their submissions to a loud reaction, then more chaos broke out. Random alliances broke out with Paige, Charlotte, and Becky opposite Sasha, Naomi, and Tamina while the Bellas and Fox got the heck out of the ring. Meanwhile, Stephanie stood on the stage proudly approving.

Team Bella is history, the WRESTLERS are taking this division back

Rusev's music played to bring out the former U.S. champion with Summer Rae to accept the Open Challenge. Presumably. Rusev said he never would have lost the U.S. Title if not for Lana. Rusev vowed to break Cena in-half tonight

Suddenly, Kevin Owens's music played. Owens talked as he walked down to the ring, noting that if anyone is going to beat Cena for the title, it's going to be him. So, how about he wins the U.S. Title from Cena tonight, then at Battleground, Cena can have his re-match? Rusev said no way. "Listen you stupid French-American" person, with your two first names. Owens told Rusev to take his Lana knock-off and his flag and shove it.

Owens and Rusev bickered as Cena hung out in the background. Suddenly, Cesaro's music played. Cole noted Cesaro took Cena to the limit the last two weeks. He stepped right up to Cena, who backed out of the ring when Cesaro, Owens, and Rusev brawled. Cole sold the chaos by noting he's not sure what's going on.

Owens, Cesaro, and Rusev were in the ring for a #1 contender match, per The Authority during the commercial

Midway through Owens walks out saying he has at Title Match Sunday at Battleground

Rusev defeats Cesaro, Cesaro blocks The Accolade hitting headbutts & countering with the Giant Swing followed by The Sharpshooter, Rusev gets to the ropes but since this started as a 3 Way there's no dq, Rusev makes it outside breaking the hold. Rusev hits the Jumping Sidekick for the win, (they say to the face, but it looks like it connected with the chest)