WWE Raw Results (4/14/14) Birmingham, Alabama

Video: Tribute to The Ultimate Warrior

Welcome to Monday Night Raw and we start things off with the entire roster standing at the top of the stage as the bell tolls 10 times in memory of The Ultimate Warrior

Raw this week comes to us from Birmingham, Alabama and we kick things off with a first round match in the WWE Intercontinental Championship Tournament to determine the #1 Contender

First Round - Alberto Del Rio vs Rob Van Dam

Del Rio goes to work on RVD. RVD with a crossbody on Del Rio and Del Rio is clotheslined over the top rope. Del Rio back in the ring unloading on RVD. RVD tries to fight out of the corner but Del Rio still on the attack. Suplex by Del Rio. Kick to the head by Del Rio. Del Rio back in the ring as Langston looks on. Del Rio sent back to the outside by RVD. Baseball slide by RVD and standing moonsault misses Del Rio and Del Rio connects with a clothesline. RVD thrown into the barricade

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Back from commercial RVD hits Rolling Thunder on Del Rio. Del Rio catches RVD with a kick and plants him with a DDT. Slingshot by Del Rio and RVD jumps up onto the second rope but misses with a kick. RVD connects with the second kick. RVD misses with the moonsault. Del Rio hits the backstabber, Del Rio goes to the top rope and RVD catches him with a boot. RVD up to the top rope tripped up by Del Rio and enziguri to RVD. Del Rio slides out of the ring frustrated. Del Rio goes for the cross armbreaker but RVD counters and sweeps Del Rio's legs out from under him. RVD goes to the top rope and hits the Five Star Frog Splash for the three count

The winner of the match: Rob Van Dam

Video: The opening segment from last week's Raw between Triple H and Daniel Bryan. Followed by the supposed match between Triple H and Daniel Bryan with The Shield coming out and clearing the ring of Evolution.

Backstage: The Authority is talking among themselves

Ultimate Moment #1: Monday August 29, 1988: WWF Summerslam '88: Ultimate Warrior vs The Honky Tonk Man for the WWF Intercontinental Championship

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Backstage: Triple H tells Orton and Batista they have a bigger problem then Daniel Bryan and that's The Shield. If they're willing to attack Triple H they'll do everything they can to keep them away from the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and The Shield reminds him of Evolution and reminds them again that when they're on the same page they are unstoppable. Batista says his only goal is to be WWE World Heavyweight Champion and Orton says he agrees with Batista and Triple H is on his own.

Rhodes Dynasty vs Curtis Axel & Ryback

Curtis Axel unloads on Goldust. Shoulder tackle by Goldust. Inverted atomic drop to Axel. Axel misses with a clothesline and Goldust with an armdrag. Suplex by Rhodes. Elbow across the arm and a wristlock by Rhodes as he tags Goldust back in. Snapmare and elbow drop by Goldust. Axel with a headbutt. Right hand by Goldust. Goldust goes after Ryback and Axel attacks from behind and now Goldust in the wrong corner as Axel unloads with punches. Clothesline by Ryback. Forearm across the black and shoulderblocks in the corner. Ryback with a slam off the second rope Ryback connects with a big splash. Axel follows suit. Snapmare by Ryback and a kick. Chinlock on Goldust. Goldust to his feet trying to fight out of it but Ryback holds on. Goldust to his feet again fights out of it. Elbow from the second rope by Goldust.and Rhodes gets a tag. Ryback misses with a slam. Rhodes with a right hand. Axel knocked off the apron and moonsault to Ryback. Rhodes to the top rope connects with a crossbody. Springboard dropkick by Rhodes. Goldust sent to the outside by Axel. Rhodes with a Disaster Kick to Axel. Ryback with the Meat Hook clothesline for the three count

The winners of the match: Ryback and Curtis Axel

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Video: Vignette for Bo Dallas

Paige vs Alicia Fox

The announcers slipped in a plug for their U.K. TV partner, Sky Sports, noting Paige's family watched her title victory back home in England last week. Paige landed offense early on, but Fox took control and knocked Paige to the floor. Fox continued the assault back in the ring, knocking down Paige. Paige fought back and applied an inverted Sharpshooter that stretched Fox into submission

The winner of the match by submission: Paige

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The Usos vs Randy Orton & Batista

As soon as the bell sounded, the Usos attacked the heels, sending them out of the ring. The Usos hit a flying dive, then ran back into the ring to shake the ropes like Warrior. The heels regrouped, then isolated Jey. A light "Boo-tista" chant picked up, then Orton tagged in and worked on Uso. Slow pace, then Orton took Uso to the floor. Suddenly, The Shield came through the crowd and attacked Orton, causing the bell to sound.

The winners of the match via DQ: Randy Orton & Batista

Post-match: Shield surrounded Batista in the ring. Roman Reigns landed a Superman Punch, then Orton dragged Batista out of the ring to avoid further damage. The announcers noted that The Shield is not just Hunter's problem anymore. After a replay of Shield attacking Orton and Batista, WWE showed the two sides standing off from a distance.

Ultimate Moment #2: Sunday April 1, 1990: Wrestlemania 6: Ultimate Warrior vs Hulk Hogan - Title For Title

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Backstage: Batista and Orton are walking and Triple H and Stephanie walk up and Triple H looks at them saying "I told you" and walks away.

Paul Heyman walks out and repeatedly says his client Brock Lesnar Conquered The Streak and it is his client Brock Lesnar who asked him to show the historical photographs and how ironic it is that it was a loss to Lesnar that immortalized The Undertaker and then introduces Cesaro.

First Round - Antonio Cesaro vs Mark Henry

Henry with a clothesline to Cesaro and Cesaro is tossed to the outside by Henry. Series of uppercuts by Cesaro and forearms to Henry in the corner unloading with one uppercut after another. Henry shoves Cesaro away and delivers a clothesline.. Henry goes for the World's Strongest Slam but Cesaro counters and delivers an uppercut to back of the head. Another uppercut from the second rope and Cesaro delivers The Neutralizer for the three count

The winner of the match: Antonio Cesaro

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Backstage: Triple H tells Brad Maddox to go find The Shield and inform them they have a match in the main event tonight

Lana comes out and introduces The Bulgarian Brute Alexander Rusev

Alexander Rusev vs Xavier Woods

Rusev overpowers Woods with a series of kicks and delivers a slam followed by The Accolades for the submission

The winner of the match: Alexander Rusev

Post Match: R-Truth attacks Rusev and Rusev goes to unload on Truth but Lana holds him back. Truth then goes to check on Woods and Lana turns Rusev loose as Rusev connects with a boot.

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Sheamus vs Jack Swagger

Ultimate Moment #3: Monday August 27, 1990: Ravishing Rick Rude vs Ultimate Warrior in a WWF Championship match inside of the steel cage

One minute in, Zeb slowly moved his way up the ring steps to provide a distraction, which allowed Swagger to bodyslam Sheamus to the floor padding. Another look at IC champ Big E. watching the match backstage, then Swagger took Sheamus back into the ring to wear him down. Sheamus fought back with clotheslines, then he smashed Swagger with Ten Forearms against the ropes. Sheamus came off the top with the battering ram for a nearfall. He tried to follow with a slingshot from the ring apron, but Swagger countered with the Patriot Lock. Sheamus teased tapping out, but powered out just in time. Sheamus sold the effects, then Swagger bumrushed him out of the ring. On the floor, Swagger smashed Sheamus's knee/leg, then tossed him back into the ring. But, Sheamus was ready for Swagger, who ran right into a desperation Brogue Kick. It was good for the pin and the win, then Sheamus went back to selling the effects of the leg attack.

The winner of the match: Sheamus

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Damien Sandow vs Big Show

Damien Sandow is in the ring with the mic and says how he will not be overlooked and he deserves everything he gets because he's earned it. He is a former MITB winner. Show comes out and Sandow begins complaining to Show that he deserves everything he gets and he is a future champion and the future of WWE and there's nothing show can do about it. Show connects with the KO Punch and exits the ring

The winner of the match: No Match

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 The Wyatts's theme played and Bray told Birmingham that they're here. The Wyatts then made their way down to the ring in the dark. The dark lighting remained in-play after the music stopped. Bray cut a promo on society, but said he is different. He told everyone to understand that he has never once lied to the people. But, they know who has lied. John Cena, who has made a career out of lying to everyone. "Don't be fooled. He is no man. He is beast," Bray said. Bray removed his hat and told the kids in a sweet voice that he won't let Cena do this to them anymore. Hat back on and Bray angrily vowed to give Cena that one last push off the cliff. He said Abigail will be his sword during this crusade, but he does not wish to slay this monster. Right now, he just wants the monster to come out and play. "How 'bout it, John?" he said. Cena's music played in response. Cena popped out on-stage and played to his fans, then stayed on the stage. He said it's a great idea to come out and play, but no one wants to see him get another push. Cena moved on to asking Bray why he's so serious. He said this monster doesn't exist in him, then asked if they want to have some fun. Cena told stone-faced Bray and Luke Harper that he'd like to take them to Happy Hour. Get them around some Birmingham Honies and it's Roll Tide. The Bama fans popped, then the fans booed. Cena waited out the local sports response, then referenced Sister Abigail. He went to a photo that he found on Google. It was a Photoshopped 1800s Bray Wyatt dressed in a bonnet. Bray was not amused. Cena then showed Bray's mom, which was Luke Harper in a rocking chair. Cena then produced a photo of the family's child, which was baby Erick Rowan in a rocking chair. Bray groaned to himself and said this is hysterical. He said this is classic Cena who makes jokes anytime there's a serious threat to him. Cena said he can get serious. He said at Mania, Bray put his back against the wall and when Cena gets serious, Bray Wyatt gets beat. "Be careful what you wish for, Mr. Wyatt, because this time you got it. This time the tables are turned. What happens if you're defeated again?" Cena said. He vowed to force Bray to do something that he has not done since he came to WWE. Cena said he's going to force Bray to fight alone without his family. So, at Extreme Rules, it will be Cena against Bray inside a steel cage. Bray chuckled to himself. "I like that, John!" he shouted. Bray said they've been playing catch with knives and sooner or later, one of them is going to get stuck and it's going to be real bad. He asked John how he can be 100 percent sure that it won't be him. "You want to see fun? You want to see me have a good time?" Bray said. He vowed to end Cena, then knelt down and sang, "He's got the whole world in his hands." Bray dropped the mic, the camera zoomed in on Bray, and the feed cut out.

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Fandango & Layla vs Santino Marella & Emma

Santino pulled out his Cobra early on, but Fandango tagged in Layla, which meant Santino had to leave. Emma entered and ran over Layla, then put her in the Tarantula. That was Emma's highpoint, as Layla scored the pin on Emma moments later

The winners of the match: Fandango & Layla

Backstage: Stephanie McMahon was shown addressing Kane's poor behavior as of late. Kane robotically offered an explanation, but Steph said she doesn't want to hear it. She said they hired a man without moral code and high intelligence, but he has failed over and over. Kane quietly said Steph is being unreasonable, but Steph yelled at him that he is weak, pathetic, and is no longer a scary monster. Kane had enough and stood in Steph's face. He breathed heavily, then looked toward the Kane mask sitting inside a glass box on a table. Kane stared at the mask, slowly lifted the glass box, felt the mask, grabbed it, examined it, held it up to Stephanie, and said he's going to eviscerate Daniel Bryan and send him to the depths of hell. Steph smiled. On commentary, Lawler asked if they know what this means.

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 Video: Second vignette for Bo Dallas

 Ultimate Moment #4: WWE Monday Night Raw: Monday April 7, 2014 - Ultimate Warrior's final appearance

As Barrett slowed the pace and worked on Ziggler, the announcers hyped the IC Title and historically great IC Title matches. Ziggler then clotheslined Bad News clear over the top rope to the floor. Ziggler made a lot of noise firing himself up, then Bad News posted Ziggler. Barrett in control heading to break

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Dolph Ziggler vs "Bad News" Barrett

Back from break, Dolph and Barrett were engaged in a back-and-forth exchange mid-ring. Suddenly, a portion of the audience broke into a "C-M Punk" chant. It quickly faded out as Ziggler made a full comeback on Barrett. Ziggler with a neckbreaker for a nearfall. Ziggler missed with a running attack, then Barrett scooped up Dolph for Wasteland. But, Ziggler kicked out just before three. Barrett wanted a pumphandle slam, but Ziggler countered into a Fameasser for a two count. Ziggler was slow to follow up, drawing Lawler's ire on commentary. "We Want Sting" sign visible in the background as Ziggler and Barrett climbed to the top turnbuckle. Ziggler wanted a superplex, but Barrett blocked, only to take an X Factor once Dolph recovered. It was only good for a two count, though. At 11:00, Ziggler stalked Barrett for the Zig-Zag, but Barrett blocked, then nailed Winds of Change. But, Dolph kicked out just before three. Barrett sold frustration, then called for the Bullhammer Elbow. Barrett winded it up, but Dolph ducked and rolled up Barrett for a close two count. Dolph excitedly got up to follow up, but ran right into the exposed elbow. It was good for the pin and the win.

The winner of the match: Bad News Barrett

Post Match: Wade Barrett took the mic and announced himself as the victor. He vowed to become the next IC champion.

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The Shield vs Mid-Card Heel Roster

Heath Slater took a beating as the other ten mid-card heels waited on the outside. Ref Charles Robinson settled things down, then called for the bell. The heels regrouped and isolated Seth Rollins. Included was Titus having a staredown with Reigns as Reigns stood on the apron. Rusev entered and smashed Rollins with power offense, then Jack Swagger tagged in and got in some offense. The crowd sat quietly as the mid-card heels continued to exchange tags working on Rollins. Suddenly, Reigns exploded on Ryback with a spear on the outside. Chaos broke out, so ref Robinson threw out the match.

The winners of the match: No Contest

Post-match: Rollins, recovered, threw himself onto the heels on the outside. Shield stood tall in the ring, but the mid-card heels hit the ring as JBL randomly threw out a Bubba Watson/Masters reference. The heels gained control of The Shield, beating them down and eliminating hope for a save.  Suddenly, the Evolution theme music played and out came Triple H, Batista, and Randy Orton on-stage. Hunter stood in the middle with a suit on. He removed his jacket and tie, then unbuttoned his dress shirt, rolled up his sleeves, and led his troops onto the ring apron. Hunter told the mid-card heels it was time to leave, then Hunter, Orton, and Batista beat up The Shield. Reigns made a comeback, but Orton dropped him with an RKO. The Evolution theme started up prematurely, then cut out. Batista then dropped Reigns with a Batistabomb before Evolution continued beating down Shield. RKO for Rollins. The crowd woke up and picked up a "Yes!" chant calling for Daniel Bryan, but Bryan wasn't here. Hunter then fed Ambrose to Batista for a Batistabomb. Orton tried to finish it with a combo RKO, but missed. Hunter surveyed the crowd, then took the mic. Hunter smirked as he surveyed the damage, then taunted Reigns. Reigns crawled towards Hunter, who then told Reigns to believe in Evolution. Hunter finished off Reigns with a Pedigree, then Hunter, Orton, and Batista stood tall in the ring. The Evolution theme played as Raw faded out with Evolution standing tall 12 minutes past the top of the hour.

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