WWE Raw Results (9/14/15) Memphis, Tennessee

QUICK RESULTS

1. New Day def. Prime Time Players - WWE Tag Team Championship

2. Sasha Banks def. Paige by submission 

3. John Cena def. Sheamus

4. Charlotte def. Nikki Bella by DQ

5. Cesaro def. Rusev

6. Sting def. Big Show by DQ

7. Sting & John Cena def. Big Show & Seth Rollins by submission

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MONDAY NIGHT RAW

Welcome to Monday Night Raw and this week Raw comes to us from Memphis, Tennessee

After a video review of Sting trashing Seth Rollins's statue last Monday on Raw, they went live to the arena for Triple H's music. Out came Hunter and Stephanie McMahon walking past a giant Connor's Cure logo on the entrance ramp.

Hunter and Steph entered the ring acting like nice people with big smiles before Steph introduced the "season premiere" of Raw. Hunter said this year has been a "massive success." Steph added color that they're talking about new stars making an "indelible mark on WWE." Steph rattled off a list of male & female heels & faces, then Hunter said this new wave of stars will take WWE to new heights. And they will be led into that future by one man, The Man, the WWE & World Hvt. champion Seth Rollins.

Hunter said Rollins has the opportunity to etch his name into history by defending the U.S. Title against John Cena and the WWE Title against Sting on the same night at Night of Champions on Sunday. Steph said they will also see history tonight one way or another - either Nikki Bella sets a Divas Title record or Charlotte wins her first Divas Title.

Hunter said there's more history to be had. He said that tonight in this very ring, for the first time ever, the man who carried the flag of WCW, The Man They Call Sting, will compete for the first time on Raw. And he will face Big Show. Raw TV ratings are at 1996 levels, so why not go with Sting vs. The Giant?

Stephanie said it's a new season, which means it's a ... New Day. Out came the WWE tag champions to start the show with the advertised Tag Title match. New Day bounced down to the ring and danced with Stephanie in the ring. Hunter sold being put off by this, then decided to jump in the ring and dance a little with Big E. as Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston celebrated.

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WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: PRIME TIME PLAYERS VS THE NEW DAY

Nearfalls by Young on Kingston. O'Neil and Big E gets the tag. Irish whip to O'Neil and O'Neil with a slam to Big E and an elbow. Young back in with chops to Big E.

Big E with a belly to belly to O'Neil. Kingston with a legdrop. Clubbing blows to O'Neil and Kingston mocking O'Neil's chant. Young with right hands unloading on Kingston. Throw by Young to Kingston. Young blocks the SOS. Kingston blocks the Gut Check. Right hand to Big E. Woods with a distraction and Big E sends Young shoulder first into the ring post. Kingston irish whipped into the corner into Young

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Kingston with a side headlock. Young to his feet trying to fight back and Kingston sends him to the outside. Big E tags in and sends Young into Kingston who delivers a kick to the back. Big E drives Young into the barricade

Kingston back in working over Young. Young counters a slam and we get a "Let's Go New Day/New Day Sucks" chant. Kingston to the top rope comes down with a double stomp but Young counters and O'Neil in unloading on The New Day. Kingston sent to the outside. Big E runs into a boot

Kingston back in caught by O'Neil who delivers backbreaker after backbreaker. Running clothesline to Kingston and Big E. O'Neil with a nearfall.

Big E going for the Big Ending but O'Neil counters with a spinebuster. Kingston takes Young out with Trouble In Paradise on the outside. O'Neil grabs the trombone piece from Woods and off the distraction Big E with a clothesline to the back of the head to pick up the win

The winners of the match and still tag team champions: The New Day

Post Match: Dudley Boys come out and tell New Day not to forget about them and they're taking the titles

Still To Come:

Charlotte vs Nikki Bella; Sting vs Big Show, MizTV with The Wyatt Family

Sting Flashback: Sting & Dusty Rhodes vs The Road Warriors - Starrcade 1988

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The Authority's Office: Seth Rollins walks in and compliments Triple H on his dancing and likes the sound of Sting facing Big Show tonight but wonders about John Cena and Sheamus and Triple H tells him he just answered his own question and tonight John Cena will face Sheamus

Backstage: Renee is with Charlotte and Ric Flair and Charlotte says becoming diva's champion has been a dream of hers since she stepped in the ring and having Ric Flair here for her match means the world and Ric says he is living vicariously through Charlotte and the women having been working hard and he's going to be watching Nikki vs Charlotte all night. Charlotte says the Diva's Revolution has become and Evolution as they watch the Bella Army crumble to a Natural Selection

Paige and Becky Lynch make their way out to the ring as Raw goes to break

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PAIGE (W/BECKY LYNCH) VS SASHA BANKS (W/TAMINA & NAOMI)

Sasha dominated early on as Becky tried to encourage her from ringside. Just complete domination during the first three minutes. Paige finally fought back, then dropped Sasha on the back of her head with a release German Suplex. Sasha rolled out of the ring to sell while being checked on by her teammates.

Paige could have waited for a count-out win, but she tried to splash Sasha on the outside, only to airball when Tamina nudged Sasha out of the way. Paige sold the impact, then Sasha capitalized with the Bank Statement back in the ring. Paige fought the hold, but had to tap.

The winner of the match: Sasha Banks 

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MizTV

The Miz was standing by in the ring trying to reset the mood after the sentimental video package. Miz did a basic intro, then welcomed out the Wyatt Family. The crowd was subdued fresh off the video. Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, and Strowman entered the ring through the darkness, then sat down opposite Miz. The arena remained darkened, making it look like WWE forgot to pay the light bill with Miz hidden in the ring dressed in his goofy dark outfit. Miz said he is not Reigns and Ambrose's tag partner for Hell in a Cell. Oops. It's Night of Champions on Sunday.

Miz then got down to business wanting to know who Braun Strowman is. Bray shot down the question, then told Miz that he wants him to suffer. And, for Reigns and Ambrose to suffer. But, what does he want the most? For everyone to understand that they all fall down.

Suddenly, The Shield's music played to bring the lights up and bring out Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose through the crowd. Reigns hit the ring, then Ambrose quickly discarded Miz. So, Reigns and Ambrose stared down Harper and Strowman while Wyatt sat down in a chair. Wyatt directed traffic, then Reigns mocked Wyatt thinking he's the man. He said Wyatt took out Randy Orton, then his blood Jimmy Uso. He's going to pay for that one, Reigns said.

Reigns and Wyatt came face-to-face. Reigns said Bray can't beat him one-on-one, can't beat them in a tag match, like at Summerslam, and now he's looking for a handicap match. Reigns said they found a third partner for Houston on Sunday. "We have a partner," Reigns declared. "That means it's three-on-three, and we're going to whoop yo ass." Reigns told Bray to believe that. Bray laughed in his face, then the teams had a stare down. Suddenly, Bray's video interruption played and the lights went out to end the segment.

Sting Flashback: Sting vs. Ric Flair from Great American Bash 1990

Still To Come: Sting vs. Big Show

Up Next:  John Cena vs Sheamus

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JOHN CENA VS SHEAMUS

 Side headlock takedown by Sheamus. Cena to his feet as "Let's Go Cena/Cena Sucks" chant breaks out. Dropkick by Cena. Sheamus with a high elbow. Sheamus with an uppercut. Sheamus dumps Cena to the outside as Raw goes to break

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Sheamus in control coming back from break. Sheamus to the top rope lands with a kneedrop to Cena. Right hand blocked by Cena, Irish whip reversed by Sheamus who locks in a sleeprhold.

Sheamus transitions into a chinlock keeping Cena grounded. Cena back to his feet. Right hand by Cena, Cena with a series of shouldertackles and a side slam. Five Knuckle Shuffle to Sheamus. Sheamus counters the AA with elbows to the jaw and an uppercut. Cena with a tornado DDT

Clothesline to Sheamus. Sheamus counters another AA. Texas Cloverleaf locked in but Sheamus reaks the hold. Another AA countered and another nearfall. Sheamus to the top rope gets caught mid air.

STF by Cena. Sheamus counters with a rolling senton, Cena back to his feet delivers an AA for the three count

The winner of the match: John Cena

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Back from break, IC champion Ryback was in the ring dressed for a work-out in the gym. Ryback brought up Kevin Owens having The Big Guy all shook up here in Memphis. The natives didn't take to the Elvis impersonation. Ryback ran down Owens

Owens strutted out on-stage with a cocky look on his face, then held up an item in his left hand. Owens referenced "The Secret" helping Ryback recover from injuries and hard times. So, he picked up a copy and read it. Ryback asked Owens if he can read. Owens retorted with intelligence shaming, then said he feels sorry for Ryback and everyone else who believes this garbage. Owens entered the ring to tell Ryback that this is an excuse and a crutch for weak people.

Ryback replied by hyping the book before hyping himself. He then talked about getting an elevator ride to the top of WWE, where he fell flat on his face. He said he did not stop and he is not weak, so he brushed himself up and he climbed back to the top of the mountain. As IC champion. Owens said he's champ for now. He said if he gets a title shot, he will take it from Ryback. And show the world that The Big Guy is nothing more than a weak ... little ... boy.

Ryback said he finds that funny because he went to The Authority earlier tonight and requested an IC Title match against Owens at Night of Champions, where every title must be defended. Ryback closed by noting that he's not just some big guy, but The Big Guy. Ryback threw down the mic, then Owens stared him down before leaving the ring.

Sting Flashback: Starrcade '97 for Sting vs. Hollywood Hogan. Cole drew attention to Big Show (then Giant) being the man to hold Sting in the air when he won the World Hvt. Title from Hogan. Tonight, it's Big Show against Sting.

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Back from break, Stardust's music played to bring out the former Cody Rhodes, followed by his new henchmen The Ascension. After they made their entrance, Neville came out on stage, then paused and looked over his shoulder.

Lucha Dragons joined him, making Neville look tall by juxtaposition, then all three charged the ring.  Neville clotheslined Stardust over the top rope, then Ascension dragged Stardust away from ringside before he could take any more punishment.

Video Package: Nikki Bella's Diva's Championship reign

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Back from break, Charlotte's music brought out Charlotte, Paige, and Becky Lynch for the big title match. As Charlotte hung out in the ring, Cole read tweets from the likes of Trish Stratus giving support to Charlotte. Divas champion Nikki Bella then came to the ring with Brie Bella and Alicia Fox. The countdown clock showed Nikki closing in on the record if she survives Charlotte. Lilian Garcia handled formal ring introductions before the opening bell.

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CHARLOTTE (W/ BECKY LYNCH & PAIGE) VS NIKKI BELLA (W/ BRIE BELLA & ALICIA FOX)

Back-and-forth early on, then Nikki knocked down Charlotte and sent her to the outside. Charlotte sold on the floor, so Nikki heelishly stood on her back heading to break.

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Back from break, Nikki was still in control, but Charlotte used her superior strength to power Nikki into the air for a high-impact drop that put both women on the mat. Nikki responded with a kneebuster, but Charlotte came back with a spear. Suddenly, chaos broke out ringside. Brie Bella tried to pull off Twin Magic in the chaos, but Charlotte rolled up Brie and scored a three count for the win.

The winner of the match and still Diva's Champion: Nikki Bella

Post Match: Ric Flair ran down to the ring to celebrate with Charlotte, Paige, and Becky. Meanwhile, Nikki and Brie did the routine from just a few months ago of explaining their heel tactics to avoid losing the title. Suddenly, heel authority figure Stephanie walked out on-stage to interrupt the celebration. She said you cannot win by pinning the wrong person, and they must uphold the integrity of the Divas division. Ahem. Therefore, Charlotte is not the new Divas champion. Charlotte was about to cry. So was Ric.

Stephanie said Brie should have been DQ'ed the moment she put her hands on Charlotte, therefore Charlotte is the winner, but Nikki is still Divas champion. Stephanie said Nikki is not out of the woods, as Charlotte gets a re-match. Steph she has to defend the Divas Title in a No DQ match at Night of Champions on Sunday. Nikki celebrated breaking the record, then demanded the title back. Paige slowly took the belt from Charlotte and handed it to the ref, who handed it back to Nikki. The Bellas did a big celebration as Ric tried to console Charlotte.

Sting Flashback: Survivor Series 2014 when Sting made his WWE debut and took out Triple H.

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Rusev was introduced to the ring with Summer Rae for the next match. Cesaro was out next as Rusev's opponent.

CESARO VS RUSEV (W/ SUMMER RAE)

Some of the crowd chanted for Lana early on, The chants then turned to "Ce-sar-o" as the two big men battled mid-ring. Meanwhile, JBL referenced Smackdown announcer Jerry Lawler in his hometown. Dolph Ziggler grew tired of watching the match, so Ziggler walked down to ringside holding something. Ziggler tried to give it to Summer, which of course drew Rusev's attention. Summer was like "No, I don't want that," then Ziggler placed the item on the announce table and walked away. Cesaro took advantage by rolling up Rusev for the win.

The winner of the match: Cesaro

Post Match: Ziggler hit the ring and superkicked Rusev right in the face. Cesaro popped, then celebrated with Ziggler as Rusev slipped out of the ring. Meanwhile, Summer picked up the boxed object and held it behind her back to take the item with her out of Rusev's sight. Cole hyped Ziggler vs. Rusev at Night of Champions on Sunday.

Video Package: from earlier today: Stephanie McMahon, apparently playing the role of philanthropic brand ambassador, and the Bella Twins, visited a local children's hospital. They were total babyfaces. WWE put this video on right after the Bellas cheated to retain the Divas Title and colluded with Stephanie to get the title record? Undercuts whatever storyline they're trying to promote.

Ringside: WWE showed a cancer patient down at ringside with her dad. Cole said the little girl is now cancer-free.

Backstage: Seth Rollins was shown talking up Big Show, who faces Sting in the main event.

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Moments Ago: Dolph Ziggler presented Summer Rae with a gift. Summer claimed to not wanting anything to do with the present.

Backstage: Rusev was shown ranting & raving walking down the hallway. Summer tried to calm him down from behind, but Rusev stormed into his locker room. Summer then opened up the present and liked what she saw. Rusev slammed a chair behind the locker room door, then Summer frantically walked inside, presumably to try to console Rusev. WWE cut back to the announcers, who tried to under-sell violence happening on the other side of that door.

Earlier Tonight: New Day retained the WWE Tag Titles against Prime Time Players, who now face the Dudleys at Night of Champions.

Match Announcement: Neville and Lucha Dragons face Stardust and The Ascension in the Night of Champions pre-show match.

Authority's Office: Stephanie bragged to Hunter about Nikki Bella getting the Divas Title record. Big Show then walked in for a chat with Hunter and Stephanie about facing Sting tonight. Steph told Show that tonight is his chance to be the talk of the town as the problem-solver taking out Sting. Show flashed his fist, then walked off. "I feel sorry for Sting," Steph gloated.

Sting Flashback: Last Monday on Raw when Sting destroyed a statue, wasting The Authority's budget on graven images.

Up Next: Sting vs. Big Show.

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STING VS BIG SHOW

Sting jumps on Big Show early on attacking him with kicks and punches. Show fights back looking to plant Sting but it's Sting who counters Show with a DDT. Seth Rollins then runs down and attacks Sting as the referee call for the bell. John Cena runs down for the save. Triple H grabs the mic and says there's been enough controversy for one night and if this is the way they want to play then we're going to have ourselves a little tag team match Seth Rollins and Big Show vs John Cena and Sting and it starts now

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STING AND JOHN CENA VS BIG SHOW AND SETH ROLLINS

Back from break, the match was joined in progress with Show working on Cena. Cena then tried to lift Show into the air, but Show fell on top of him. Rollins went back to work on Cena, but Cena ducked Rollins charging the ropes and flipped him clear over the top rope to the floor. Back in the ring, Cena tried to slam Show, but Show fell on top of Cena's head/neck. Then Rollins and Show began tagging in and out working on Cena.

The heels continued to isolate Cena and mix in taunts toward Sting. Show decided to go for a Vader Bomb and kind of grazed Cena on the way down. The match reset with Seth stalking Cena, who suddenly exploded on Rollins with an inside-out clothesline. But, Show tagged back in and cut off a tag. Show then tried a Vader Bomb again, and this time Cena moved out of the way. Show landed on the mat, then slowly tagged in Rollins. Meanwhile, Cena hot-tagged Sting.

Sting landed clotheslines on Rollins, then a Stinger Splash. And a second. Then, a running bulldog. But, Show shoved down Sting. Suddenly, Cena got a burst and dropped Show with a super-AA. Rollins tried to nail Cena with the Pedigree, but Sting grabbed Rollins and dropped him with the Scorpion Death Drop. As Show dropped off, Sting put Rollins in the Scorpion Deathlock. Rollins tapped out frantically, giving Sting and Cena the win.

The winners of the match by submission: Sting & John Cena

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