They were formed to protect. They were formed to enforce. They were formed to provide safety, security, justice and peace. They are the Hounds of Justice, and they are coming.
When once there was one, standing alone against the tide, there are now three, side by side in pursuit of freedom. When an Architect faces a Beast, who will reign supreme? Two men will write the final chapter of their rivalry, but who will be forced to leave all they hold dear? The Face That Runs This Place must climb the rungs of the ladder of success to finally bring down a power hungry champion. When a score must be settled, who will complete the ultimate act of tyranny and force the other to admit defeat? At the end of the night, only one thing will be certain: no deed will go unpunished, no action will escape a consequence, and no sin will be forgiven.
Universe Mode
Unforgiven
September 25th, 2016
Location: Buffalo, NY
The Shield(c) vs Itami and Balor- World Tag Team Title Match
The champs were not accompanied to the ring by Seth Rollins, who was preparing for his match against Brock Lesnar in the main event. This was the first tag match for Ambrose and Reigns, but they didn't look new to the tag team scene at all, dominating the match with smart tag team work. They isolated each member of the challenging team and delivered crisp tag team offense. Hideo looked to be finally getting his team back into the match with a series of strikes, but when he made the tag to Balor, Finn leaped right into a massive Spear from Reigns to give the Shield the victory.
As the Shield were celebrating a successful title retention, our cameras cut backstage, where we saw Chyna being assaulted by former rival Nia Jax. It took several officials to even try to break it up, and by the time they had, Chyna's head had been smashed through a utility box. With the Women's Title match up next and Chyna's health massively in question, it was anyone's guess who Trish Stratus would be defending against.
Winners and still World Tag Team Champions: The Shield
Trish Stratus(c) vs ???- WWE Women's Title Match
With the news that Chyna was not to compete in any match tonight, Trish made her way down to the ring, and offered anyone a chance to challenge for her belt. Who should emerge but the monstrous Nia Jax herself, ready to compete for the Women's Title once more.
Trish came out on fire, throwing rights and lefts and flooring a very surprised Nia Jax. However, Nia quickly took control with her power, tossing Trish around before connecting with a big leg drop. Confident of a quick victory, Nia was shocked when the champion got her shoulder up, extending the match. Trish continued to keep firing, even after Nia dodged a Chick Kick. A big diving splash from the challenger turned the tide though, and a second leg drop put Trish away for good. She may have strong-armed her way to it, but Nia Jax became the Women's Champion for the second time.
Winner and the NEW WWE Women's Champion: Nia Jax
Rusev vs Kurt Angle- Submission Match
Both men began trading holds, neither willing to let their opponent get the upper hand. Angle focused on the ankle of Rusev, whilst Rusev focused on the back of Angle, each looking to set up their signature maneuvers. Rusev got into a dominant position in the match up thanks to his strength, but Angle turned things around with his technical ability. He threw Rusev around the ring with a succession of impressive german suplexes, and locked Rusev in the heel hook he used on Raw. Rusev countered the hold but found himself in the Ankle Lock. The hold was on for a few minutes, and it looked like Rusev might tap, but he made it to the ropes, and grabbed a steel chair, smashing Angle in the face with the steel. He then blasted Angle with a big kick before locking the Accolade. Kurt did his best to find a way out of the hold, but it was in too deep, and the Olympic Gold Medalist was forced to tap out.
Winner: Rusev
CM Punk(c) vs John Cena- Ladder Match for the Intercontinental Title
Cena was bursting out of the gate to start this match, all over the champion. A brutal powerbomb from Cena put Punk's back squarely onto a ladder, sending the champ rolling to the outside, ratcheted with pain. Cena kept up his assault, throwing Punk into everything at ringside before putting the IC Champion through the announce table with an crunching AA. Cena seemed to have the match in hand, climbing to the top of the ladder when a man ran in and attacked Cena, hitting him with a low blow to stop the challenger in his tracks. It was the Lone Wolf, Baron Corbin, who'd been hired by Punk to help him keep the belt. Corbin continued his attack, powerbombing Cena off the ladder through a table set up at ringside, completely decimating Cena. Punk slowly climbed to the top of the ladder and retrieved his belt, as he escaped Unforgiven and John Cena, still the champion.
Winner and still Intercontinental Champion: CM Punk
Shawn Michaels vs Triple H- Loser Leaves Town Match
This was a bloody, brutal brawl that shocked members of the crowd with it's absolute viciousness as both men tore each other apart. Strike after strike, you could feel the absolute hatred both men had for each other, and they left it all in the ring. A Pedigree came early from the Game, but Michaels, showing his tenacity, got his shoulder up just before three. Triple H, frustrated, unleashed on Michaels, shocking several of his own supporters with how far he was willing to go to achieve victory. A counter from HBK saw a Sweet Chin Music strike from out of nowhere, but this time it was Triple H who just got the shoulder up in time. The two brawled to the outside, unwilling to let anything stand in their way. Michaels, realizing the rules of the match, struck once more with a Sweet Chin Music, rolling back into the ring to try and get a count out victory. Before the ref could reach the count of ten, though, Triple H just got back into the ring, earning more punishment for a visibly angry Michaels. When HBK set up for another Sweet Chin Music, though, The Cerebral Assassin countered, dropping Michaels with a second Pedigree that surely won him the match. It looked like it did too, as the ref counted to three before realizing that Shawn's foot was on the bottom rope, nullifying the three count. Both men, exhausted exchanged blows, neither giving ground, both pouring blood. It was Michaels that won the exchange in the end, when he knocked Triple H to the canvas with a third Sweet Chin Music, before falling into the cover, just getting an arm on The Game to earn the three count.
After the match, an emotional Triple H bid farewell to the Raw fans, but was stopped by Michaels. The two men stared down for a moment before Shawn, shockingly, offered his hand to Triple H. The Game, suspecting a trick, hesitated for a moment before embracing his former tag team partner. Michaels, who had earned the adulation of the crowd for his performance in the match, then raised HHH's arm, and the two departed the ring, leaving the status of both men up in the air.
Winner: Shawn Michaels
Brock Lesnar(c) vs Seth Rollins- World Heavyweight Title Match
Rollins was much more motivated than Lesnar to come out strong for this championship match and he did just that, taking out Brock early. Paul Heyman looked on from ringside, watching his job slip away as Rollins closed in on victory. Eventually, he could stand no more, distracting the ref and allowing Lesnar to bash Rollins with a steel chair. Lesnar then hit five german suplexes before setting up for a F-5, but Rollins stayed alive, countering the move. Rollins connected with a Curb Stomp, but Heyman pulled the ref out of the ring, keeping the match going and infuriating Rollins. Seth stared down Heyman, but before he could do anything, Lesnar capitalized, taking him out once more. A turnbuckle that was exposed by Heyman played a big role, as Lesnar smashed Rollins' head off the steel, busting the Architect wide open. He then connected on a F-5, right in the center of the ring, escaping with his belt once more.
After the match, Heyman and Lesnar briefly celebrated, before bolting for the back as the Shield came running in, looking to disperse some justice. One thing's for sure: the war for power on Raw has just begun.
Winner and still World Heavyweight Champion: Brock Lesnar
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When once there was one, standing alone against the tide, there are now three, side by side in pursuit of freedom. When an Architect faces a Beast, who will reign supreme? Two men will write the final chapter of their rivalry, but who will be forced to leave all they hold dear? The Face That Runs This Place must climb the rungs of the ladder of success to finally bring down a power hungry champion. When a score must be settled, who will complete the ultimate act of tyranny and force the other to admit defeat? At the end of the night, only one thing will be certain: no deed will go unpunished, no action will escape a consequence, and no sin will be forgiven.
Universe Mode
Unforgiven
September 25th, 2016
Location: Buffalo, NY
The Shield(c) vs Itami and Balor- World Tag Team Title Match
The champs were not accompanied to the ring by Seth Rollins, who was preparing for his match against Brock Lesnar in the main event. This was the first tag match for Ambrose and Reigns, but they didn't look new to the tag team scene at all, dominating the match with smart tag team work. They isolated each member of the challenging team and delivered crisp tag team offense. Hideo looked to be finally getting his team back into the match with a series of strikes, but when he made the tag to Balor, Finn leaped right into a massive Spear from Reigns to give the Shield the victory.
As the Shield were celebrating a successful title retention, our cameras cut backstage, where we saw Chyna being assaulted by former rival Nia Jax. It took several officials to even try to break it up, and by the time they had, Chyna's head had been smashed through a utility box. With the Women's Title match up next and Chyna's health massively in question, it was anyone's guess who Trish Stratus would be defending against.
Winners and still World Tag Team Champions: The Shield
Trish Stratus(c) vs ???- WWE Women's Title Match
With the news that Chyna was not to compete in any match tonight, Trish made her way down to the ring, and offered anyone a chance to challenge for her belt. Who should emerge but the monstrous Nia Jax herself, ready to compete for the Women's Title once more.
Trish came out on fire, throwing rights and lefts and flooring a very surprised Nia Jax. However, Nia quickly took control with her power, tossing Trish around before connecting with a big leg drop. Confident of a quick victory, Nia was shocked when the champion got her shoulder up, extending the match. Trish continued to keep firing, even after Nia dodged a Chick Kick. A big diving splash from the challenger turned the tide though, and a second leg drop put Trish away for good. She may have strong-armed her way to it, but Nia Jax became the Women's Champion for the second time.
Winner and the NEW WWE Women's Champion: Nia Jax
Rusev vs Kurt Angle- Submission Match
Both men began trading holds, neither willing to let their opponent get the upper hand. Angle focused on the ankle of Rusev, whilst Rusev focused on the back of Angle, each looking to set up their signature maneuvers. Rusev got into a dominant position in the match up thanks to his strength, but Angle turned things around with his technical ability. He threw Rusev around the ring with a succession of impressive german suplexes, and locked Rusev in the heel hook he used on Raw. Rusev countered the hold but found himself in the Ankle Lock. The hold was on for a few minutes, and it looked like Rusev might tap, but he made it to the ropes, and grabbed a steel chair, smashing Angle in the face with the steel. He then blasted Angle with a big kick before locking the Accolade. Kurt did his best to find a way out of the hold, but it was in too deep, and the Olympic Gold Medalist was forced to tap out.
Winner: Rusev
CM Punk(c) vs John Cena- Ladder Match for the Intercontinental Title
Cena was bursting out of the gate to start this match, all over the champion. A brutal powerbomb from Cena put Punk's back squarely onto a ladder, sending the champ rolling to the outside, ratcheted with pain. Cena kept up his assault, throwing Punk into everything at ringside before putting the IC Champion through the announce table with an crunching AA. Cena seemed to have the match in hand, climbing to the top of the ladder when a man ran in and attacked Cena, hitting him with a low blow to stop the challenger in his tracks. It was the Lone Wolf, Baron Corbin, who'd been hired by Punk to help him keep the belt. Corbin continued his attack, powerbombing Cena off the ladder through a table set up at ringside, completely decimating Cena. Punk slowly climbed to the top of the ladder and retrieved his belt, as he escaped Unforgiven and John Cena, still the champion.
Winner and still Intercontinental Champion: CM Punk
Shawn Michaels vs Triple H- Loser Leaves Town Match
This was a bloody, brutal brawl that shocked members of the crowd with it's absolute viciousness as both men tore each other apart. Strike after strike, you could feel the absolute hatred both men had for each other, and they left it all in the ring. A Pedigree came early from the Game, but Michaels, showing his tenacity, got his shoulder up just before three. Triple H, frustrated, unleashed on Michaels, shocking several of his own supporters with how far he was willing to go to achieve victory. A counter from HBK saw a Sweet Chin Music strike from out of nowhere, but this time it was Triple H who just got the shoulder up in time. The two brawled to the outside, unwilling to let anything stand in their way. Michaels, realizing the rules of the match, struck once more with a Sweet Chin Music, rolling back into the ring to try and get a count out victory. Before the ref could reach the count of ten, though, Triple H just got back into the ring, earning more punishment for a visibly angry Michaels. When HBK set up for another Sweet Chin Music, though, The Cerebral Assassin countered, dropping Michaels with a second Pedigree that surely won him the match. It looked like it did too, as the ref counted to three before realizing that Shawn's foot was on the bottom rope, nullifying the three count. Both men, exhausted exchanged blows, neither giving ground, both pouring blood. It was Michaels that won the exchange in the end, when he knocked Triple H to the canvas with a third Sweet Chin Music, before falling into the cover, just getting an arm on The Game to earn the three count.
After the match, an emotional Triple H bid farewell to the Raw fans, but was stopped by Michaels. The two men stared down for a moment before Shawn, shockingly, offered his hand to Triple H. The Game, suspecting a trick, hesitated for a moment before embracing his former tag team partner. Michaels, who had earned the adulation of the crowd for his performance in the match, then raised HHH's arm, and the two departed the ring, leaving the status of both men up in the air.
Winner: Shawn Michaels
Brock Lesnar(c) vs Seth Rollins- World Heavyweight Title Match
Rollins was much more motivated than Lesnar to come out strong for this championship match and he did just that, taking out Brock early. Paul Heyman looked on from ringside, watching his job slip away as Rollins closed in on victory. Eventually, he could stand no more, distracting the ref and allowing Lesnar to bash Rollins with a steel chair. Lesnar then hit five german suplexes before setting up for a F-5, but Rollins stayed alive, countering the move. Rollins connected with a Curb Stomp, but Heyman pulled the ref out of the ring, keeping the match going and infuriating Rollins. Seth stared down Heyman, but before he could do anything, Lesnar capitalized, taking him out once more. A turnbuckle that was exposed by Heyman played a big role, as Lesnar smashed Rollins' head off the steel, busting the Architect wide open. He then connected on a F-5, right in the center of the ring, escaping with his belt once more.
After the match, Heyman and Lesnar briefly celebrated, before bolting for the back as the Shield came running in, looking to disperse some justice. One thing's for sure: the war for power on Raw has just begun.
Winner and still World Heavyweight Champion: Brock Lesnar
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