The following are the results of the June 17th edition of WWE RAW, live from the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI.
In Ring Segment
Riccardo Rodriguez introduces the new World Heavyweight Champion, Alberto Del Rio, who is greeted with a ton of boos by the crowd. Del Rio says that people do not like the way he won last night, but they cheered the day after WrestleMania when Dolph Ziggler cashed in and beat Del Rio. They also chanted “USA” when he was fighting Jack Swagger, who he calls an ignorant pig. Del Rio says for the last 5 months he was wrestling for the fans, and it got him no where. Last night he wrestled for Alberto Del Rio, and he won the title.
CM Punk’s music hits, and he returns to RAW to a huge ovation. Punk says he is out there, cause Del Rio claimed to be the best, but CM Punk is the “Best In The World!” Punk challenges Del Rio, but Paul Heyman interrupts Punk, and says that his “clients” do not wrestle for free. Heyman and Punk are not on the same page, and Heyman is even mad because the title will not be on the line. Punk doesn’t care, he wants to wrestle tonight, and Vickie Guerrero comes out to make this match official for later tonight.
After the break, Heyman and Punk are shown in the locker room. Heyman seems apologetic for his actions, but Punk makes it clear to him again that he is not his client. Brock Lesnar and Curtis Axel are his clients, he is not. While he will always be a “Paul Heyman Guy,” Punk tells Heyman that he does not want him at ringside any longer.
Singles Match
Vickie’s Surprise Opponent
Christian defeated Wade Barrett by pin fall.
After the match, another video of the Wyatt Family is shown.
2-On-1 Handicap Match
Damien Sandow & Cody Rhodes defeated Sheamus by pin fall. After the match, Sheamus hit Rhodes with a Brogue Kick.
The Rob Van Dam return video is shown, he will return in Philadelphia, PA, at the next pay-per-view Money In The Bank.
Backstage Segment
Vickie Guerrero and Brad Maddox are excited over what they’ve done so far on RAW, but Triple H is questioning all their moves. He then tells them that they need to make an example of The Shield tonight.
Kane approaches Daniel Bryan in the locker room, and Bryan still thinks he is the “weak link.” Kane wants Team Hell No to reunite, but Bryan only cares about “Team D.B.” They ask each other if Team Hell No is done, but neither one is able to answer that.
Singles Match
WWE APP Stipulation-No DQ
Randy Orton defeated Daniel Bryan due to the referee’s decision. Bryan seemed to get hurt during the match, and the trainer checked on him. After the match, Orton went over to shake Bryan’s hand in a sign of respect. Not sure if this was the planned finish, or if there is a legitimate injury to Bryan.
In Ring Segment
The new WWE Divas Champion AJ comes out to the ring. She celebrates her tap out victory over Kaitlyn last night, and challenges any woman in the back. Out comes Stephanie McMahon! She calls out AJ for degrading Kaitlyn, and tells her to start acting like a champion. AJ takes her verbal shots at Stephanie, who then grabs her mic and reminds her that she can take everything away from her, including her job.
Kaitlyn’s music hits, and she comes out to the top of the ramp along with several other divas. Stephanie walks to the top, grabs Kaitlyn’s mic, and tells her to never interrupt her again! Kaitlyn makes her way to the ring and attacks AJ, who is dragged out of there by Big E. Langston, and carried out to the back.
US Championship Match
Kane defeated Dean Ambrose by DQ, when the other members of The Shield interfered and landed a triple power bomb on Kane. Ambrose retains the title.
After the break, Vickie confronts The Shield in the back area. Just as it seemed she was going to fire them, Vince McMahon comes walking in. He congratulates The Shield and shakes all their hands. A definite power struggle is developing between Vince McMahon and Triple H.
Michael Cole introduces another Wyatt Family promo video. “We’re coming.”
In Ring Segment
Zeb Colter comes out to the top of the ramp, and he says that he and Jack Swagger are joining forces with Antonio Cesaro. Cesaro comes out and says, “We the people,” and heads towards the ring.
Singles Match
Antonio Cesaro defeated William Regal by pin fall. After the match, Cesaro put a “Don’t tread on me” yellow flag over Regal.
In Ring Segment
John Cena is out to address the WWE Universe after his win against Ryback at Payback. Cena says he feels the greatest he’s ever felt, and he knows that Money In The Bank is coming up, but he’s ready for it. He’s ready for anyone who tries and cashes in on his title. Just as Cena finishes, Mark Henry’s music hits, and he walks out holding his wrestling boots (as in he’s hanging them up). Henry comes out to confirm the rumors, and announce his retirement. Henry is very emotional, and tearing up when he discusses his career as a World Champion, ECW Champion and Olympic strong man. The crowd is behind Henry during his retirement speech, chants of “Thank you Mark,” “Sexual Chocolate” and “One more match” where all heard. In the end, Cena comes over to raise Henry’s hand and give him the title to hold. When Cena goes to hug Henry, Henry hits the World’s Strongest Slam on him! Henry stands over Cena and says, “I got a lot left in the tank” as he picks up the WWE championship and throws it at Cena.
Singles Match
Chris Jericho defeated Heath Slater (w/Jinder Mahal & Drew McIntyre) by pin fall.
In the back area, Paul Heyman is consulting with his client Curtis Axel when Matt Striker asks if there is any other info regarding him and CM Punk parting ways. Heyman says its nothing, they’re friends, but goes on to put Curtis Axel over.
Singles Match
Curtis Axel defeated Sin Cara by pin fall.
After the break, Vince McMahon is in the back and tells Vickie and Brad that they’re doing a great job tonight. She tells Vince, that she’s making a WWE Championshipe match between Mark Henry and John Cena at Money In The Bank. Stephanie McMahon comes in and tells Vickie that the show is out of control tonight, and then an angry Triple H storms in and says that he told her to make an example out of The Shield tonight. Triple H exits, Vince tells Vicki everything will be fine if she listens to him, and then Stephanie says not to listen to him as she puts her arm around Vickie.
Paul Heyman catches up to CM Punk who is getting ready to walk to the ring for his match. He hugs him, tells Punk that he loves him, and says he’s the “Best In The World!”
Singles Match
CM Punk defeated Alberto Del Rio (w/Riccardo Rodriguez) by count out. After the match, Dolph Ziggler attacked Del Rio on the outside and chased him into the back. Punk is in the ring smiling when the ref raises his hand in victory, until Brock Lesnar’s music hits! Lesnar circles the outside of the ring staring at Punk, who is staring back at him, and then enters the ring. Lesnar is handed a mic and walks towards CM Punk, and the anticipation is building! They meet in the center, Lesnar brings the mic up to his mouth as if he has something to tell Punk, but instead drops the mic and hits Punk with an F5! Punk is laid out in the center of the ring, and Lesnar is shown smiling and laughing as he exits the ring.
