Last week, Paul Heyman was revealed as Raw General Manager, and the flagship show will never be the same. Today, there are some big matches planned, as Heyman has promised an epic night of action. Lita faces a "worthy challenger" for number one contendership to the Women's Title, John Cena fights for the right to challenge for the IC Title, a sit-down interview with Triple H and Shawn Michaels, and the return of the Deadman. On top of all that, Stone Cold Steve Austin must face the returning Bray Wyatt in a No Holds Barred match in the main event, so let's get to it.
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Monday Night Raw
August 8th, 2016
Location: Chicago, IL
John Cena vs Andre the Giant
Intercontinental Champion CM Punk declared that if John Cena is to get another title shot, he has to face Punk's hand-picked opponent, Andre the Giant. Cena was desperate for a win, and went right at the big man. Despite all of his ferocious power, Cena couldn't lift Andre for the AA, and Andre made him pay, dishing out some hard-hitting offense. Cena lasted, though, and locked Andre in the STF and forced The Eighth Wonder of the World to tap out.
After the match, Raw GM Paul Heyman informed Cena that he'll get his title match at Summerslam, and by virtue of his count-out win over CM Punk a few weeks ago, he gets to pick the stipulation. Cena said Punk is the master of running- he won't get to run at Summerslam, when they meet in a steel cage match for the Intercontinental Title.
Winner: John Cena
Vader vs The Undertaker
The Deadman made his return to Raw this week, facing Vader in his first match back. Vader knew he was in trouble from the start, as The Undertaker pummeled him with rights and lefts. The Mastodon refused to give up, kicking out of a Tombstone Piledriver and nearly ending the Phenom with two Vader Bombs. The Undertaker would not be denied, though, connecting on a second Tombstone for the win.
The Undertaker took to the mic after the match, calling out his brother, Kane. The Deadman wanted a match with his brother for Summerslam, and he wanted it to be inside Hell in a Cell. Kane then walked down to the ring, and stared down the man he took out almost three months ago. The Big Red Machine did not say a word, just nodded to confirm his assent to their Summerslam match.
Winner: The Undertaker
Michael Cole interviews Triple H and Shawn Michaels
The voice of the WWE, Michael Cole, managed to get Triple H and Shawn Michaels in the same room for a sit-down interview. The Game claimed that Shawn's actions were of jealousy, after watching his partner get to the finals of King of the Ring. HBK answered back by saying that Triple H only got so far because he's a back-stabber, referencing their match on Raw in the King of the Ring qualifiers. Michaels said that sooner or later, the two will face off to determine who the better man is. However, now is not the time or the place.
Lita vs ???- WWE Women's Title #1 Contender's Match
Lita awaited her mystery opponent, ready to get her shot at the Women's Title. The Raw crowd exploded when Lita's opponent emerged......the former Women's Champion, Trish Stratus! Trish made her way down to the ring, ready to challenge for the title she had to vacate.
Trish immediately made an impact, with both women trading offense in the center of the ring. A series of intricate counters ended when Trish blasted Lita with a Chick Kick, but only for a two count. Lita then unleashed her own offense, combining a Twist of Fate with a Lita-sault for a close two count. Lita stunned, then showed her nasty side, kicking and striking Trish in the head as the crowd watched on, concerned for Trish's safety. Trish fought back, looking for another Chick Kick, but Lita stepped out of the way. No to be deterred, Trish hit a Stratusfaction, but that could only get a two count. Lita hit a Twist of Fate for another two count, before hitting a big DDT for yet another two count as the crowd roared in approval. Both women, exhausted stared each other down. Trish rolled up Lita for another two count, and Lita connected on a flying leg drop for another two count. Trish rolled to the outside of the ring, baiting Lita into exiting as well, before catching entering the ring with a second Stratusfaction to finally put the match to rest. One of the best matches of the year saw Trish Stratus earn a shot at Chyna and the Women's Title she never lost.
Winner: Trish Stratus
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Bray Wyatt- No Holds Barred
Bray Wyatt continued the night of returns as the former World Heavyweight Champion faced the man he lost the title to. Raw GM Paul Heyman made this match, hoping Wyatt could weaken the champion as his client, Brock Lesnar, is the number one contender. The two men beat the hell out of each other, Wyatt hitting Austin with a steel chair and Austin hip tossing Wyatt through a table. Austin hit a Stunner on Wyatt, but Wyatt took three at King of the Ring, so Austin decided not to pin him. Wyatt made him pay, sending the World champion crashing through the announce table with a Sister Abigail. Wyatt continued to dominate, taking to the top rope to put Austin through another table with a big flying senton splash. The Eater of Worlds then decided he'd had enough fun, rolling Austin back into the ring and planting with two straight Sister Abigails. He then covered the Rattlesnake as the referee slowly counted to three. Bray Wyatt becomes the first man to defeat Stone Cold, and also throws the World Heavyweight Title picture into disarray. Who will challenge for the belt at Summerslam?
Winner: Bray Wyatt
Bray Wyatt gets his win back against Stone Cold and we saw another match of the year candidate between Trish Stratus and Lita. This was a momumental episode, can NXT top it?
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Monday Night Raw
August 8th, 2016
Location: Chicago, IL
John Cena vs Andre the Giant
Intercontinental Champion CM Punk declared that if John Cena is to get another title shot, he has to face Punk's hand-picked opponent, Andre the Giant. Cena was desperate for a win, and went right at the big man. Despite all of his ferocious power, Cena couldn't lift Andre for the AA, and Andre made him pay, dishing out some hard-hitting offense. Cena lasted, though, and locked Andre in the STF and forced The Eighth Wonder of the World to tap out.
After the match, Raw GM Paul Heyman informed Cena that he'll get his title match at Summerslam, and by virtue of his count-out win over CM Punk a few weeks ago, he gets to pick the stipulation. Cena said Punk is the master of running- he won't get to run at Summerslam, when they meet in a steel cage match for the Intercontinental Title.
Winner: John Cena
Vader vs The Undertaker
The Deadman made his return to Raw this week, facing Vader in his first match back. Vader knew he was in trouble from the start, as The Undertaker pummeled him with rights and lefts. The Mastodon refused to give up, kicking out of a Tombstone Piledriver and nearly ending the Phenom with two Vader Bombs. The Undertaker would not be denied, though, connecting on a second Tombstone for the win.
The Undertaker took to the mic after the match, calling out his brother, Kane. The Deadman wanted a match with his brother for Summerslam, and he wanted it to be inside Hell in a Cell. Kane then walked down to the ring, and stared down the man he took out almost three months ago. The Big Red Machine did not say a word, just nodded to confirm his assent to their Summerslam match.
Winner: The Undertaker
Michael Cole interviews Triple H and Shawn Michaels
The voice of the WWE, Michael Cole, managed to get Triple H and Shawn Michaels in the same room for a sit-down interview. The Game claimed that Shawn's actions were of jealousy, after watching his partner get to the finals of King of the Ring. HBK answered back by saying that Triple H only got so far because he's a back-stabber, referencing their match on Raw in the King of the Ring qualifiers. Michaels said that sooner or later, the two will face off to determine who the better man is. However, now is not the time or the place.
Lita vs ???- WWE Women's Title #1 Contender's Match
Lita awaited her mystery opponent, ready to get her shot at the Women's Title. The Raw crowd exploded when Lita's opponent emerged......the former Women's Champion, Trish Stratus! Trish made her way down to the ring, ready to challenge for the title she had to vacate.
Trish immediately made an impact, with both women trading offense in the center of the ring. A series of intricate counters ended when Trish blasted Lita with a Chick Kick, but only for a two count. Lita then unleashed her own offense, combining a Twist of Fate with a Lita-sault for a close two count. Lita stunned, then showed her nasty side, kicking and striking Trish in the head as the crowd watched on, concerned for Trish's safety. Trish fought back, looking for another Chick Kick, but Lita stepped out of the way. No to be deterred, Trish hit a Stratusfaction, but that could only get a two count. Lita hit a Twist of Fate for another two count, before hitting a big DDT for yet another two count as the crowd roared in approval. Both women, exhausted stared each other down. Trish rolled up Lita for another two count, and Lita connected on a flying leg drop for another two count. Trish rolled to the outside of the ring, baiting Lita into exiting as well, before catching entering the ring with a second Stratusfaction to finally put the match to rest. One of the best matches of the year saw Trish Stratus earn a shot at Chyna and the Women's Title she never lost.
Winner: Trish Stratus
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Bray Wyatt- No Holds Barred
Bray Wyatt continued the night of returns as the former World Heavyweight Champion faced the man he lost the title to. Raw GM Paul Heyman made this match, hoping Wyatt could weaken the champion as his client, Brock Lesnar, is the number one contender. The two men beat the hell out of each other, Wyatt hitting Austin with a steel chair and Austin hip tossing Wyatt through a table. Austin hit a Stunner on Wyatt, but Wyatt took three at King of the Ring, so Austin decided not to pin him. Wyatt made him pay, sending the World champion crashing through the announce table with a Sister Abigail. Wyatt continued to dominate, taking to the top rope to put Austin through another table with a big flying senton splash. The Eater of Worlds then decided he'd had enough fun, rolling Austin back into the ring and planting with two straight Sister Abigails. He then covered the Rattlesnake as the referee slowly counted to three. Bray Wyatt becomes the first man to defeat Stone Cold, and also throws the World Heavyweight Title picture into disarray. Who will challenge for the belt at Summerslam?
Winner: Bray Wyatt
Bray Wyatt gets his win back against Stone Cold and we saw another match of the year candidate between Trish Stratus and Lita. This was a momumental episode, can NXT top it?
Want to follow the series, but missed a few posts? No problem! Check out my brand new Universe Mode Wiki, constantly updated to keep you up to speed with the latest Universe Mode happenings.
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