The following results are from a recent WWE RAW. The event took place on September 2nd, 2013 at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa and aired live at 8pm Eastern on the USA Network.

Opening Segment
Triple H was in the ring to open the show, with The Shield at ringside. HHH got on the mic and introduced the face of the WWE, Randy Orton. Orton says that as the WWE Champion, he must represent the company and that anyone who is not happy with it will be found and punished. Orton says that last week Daniel Bryan defaced his gift from Triple H and as a result, he was forced to retaliate and deface Daniel Bryan on last week’s WWE SmackDown. Orton says that he has a game to play and asks if Daniel Bryan should face him for the WWE Championship at WWE Night of Champions. Orton says that Bryan will always be a B+ competitor. HHH says that WWE have the best fans and it’s his job to ensure that they get the best show possible and that he’s responsible for superstars health and well-being. HHH says that Bryan is becoming a danger to himself and that the crowd are adding fuel to the fire with their support and are confusing popularity with what is best for business. Triple H then talked about Doink The Clown and his popularity and says that Doink as Champion wouldn’t be best for business. Bryan’s music hit and he came out to the ramp and says that he’s got no problems being compared to Doink The Clown, but notes that Triple H is a corporate sellout and that Orton gave up on being in the title picture until it was handed to him. Triple H says that Bryan should walk away and not face Orton at WWE Night of Champions. Bryan commented on his struggle and people telling him that he wouldn’t amount to anything because of his size, but he’s proven them wrong and says that he’s had to scratch and claw his way to the top, where as Orton was handed his success. Bryan says that he knows that he can beat Randy Orton for the WWE Championship and wants Orton one-on-one and says that Orton has the genetics of a WWE Champion, but not the heart. Triple H interrupted and said that Bryan’s anger is misdirected and that Bryan should be angry with The Big Show, as he has an iron-clad contract, but chooses to sit back and watch Daniel Bryan be attacked each week. Triple H says that Bryan should be mad at Show and not at himself or Orton and says that tonight, Daniel Bryan will face off against The Big Show.

Backstage Segment
Triple H and Randy Orton are in the back when Cody Rhodes approaches them. Triple H asks Cody about his father Dusty Rhodes, who Cody notes is doing well and says that tonight’s main event will be a good one, as long as no one interferes and says that he’s confused as to why Orton doesn’t want to fight Daniel Bryan at WWE Night of Champions and says that the match is best for business. Triple H said that he doesn’t need Cody’s advice and comments on Cody getting married soon, noting that himself and Orton didn’t receive invites to the wedding, but notes that he has gone out of his way to get Rhodes a present and that tonight, he’ll be facing Randy Orton, however if Cody loses, then he is fired.

Singles Match
The Miz defeated Fandango (w/Summer Rae).

Backstage Segment
Booker T and Daniel Bryan are in the back with Booker stating that Bryan needs to watch his back and that Bryan deserves better than having to back to wrestling in high-school gyms as he can achieve so much success and money with the WWE. Booker says that Bryan needs to drop his title opportunity against Orton and is worried that Bryan will be injured or beaten to the point that his career will come to an end.

Singles Match
Ryback defeated Dolph Ziggler. Prior to the match, Dean Ambrose ran into the ring and attacked Ziggler, making him an easy opponent for Ryback.

Backstage Segment
Stephanie McMahon and Triple H are in the back when WWE RAW General Manager Brad Maddox walks in and states that The Big Show is refusing to face off against Daniel Bryan later in the evening. Stephanie left and said that she’s about to have a very public conversation. A video then aired hyping Los Matadores upcoming debut.

In Ring Segment
Stephanie McMahon came to the ring and said that she grew up in the backstage areas of various arenas across the nation and then introduced her friend, The Big Show. Show came to the ring and hugged Stephanie and then commented on financial failures for The Big Show and said that he is broke and that there aren’t that many job opportunities for him in Hollywood or anything else. Stephanie says that if The Big Show refuses to wrestle Daniel Bryan, then there will be further roadblocks and leaves the decision in the hands of The Big Show. The Big Show was then shown in the back taking his aggression out on a table backstage.

Tag Team Match
The Prime Time Players (Darren Young & Titus O’Neil) defeated 3MB (Heath Slater & Jinder Mahal) (w/Drew McIntyre).

Backstage Segment
Brad Maddox is in the back on his phone when Paul Heyman interrupts and tells Maddox to call the person back. Heyman says that he is upset that Maddox made a match that guarantees Punk getting his hands on him and is worried that if it happens, he’ll never be seen again. Triple H interrupts and claims that he has watched Heyman weasel his way through situations for years, but the stipulation at WWE Night of Champions means that Heyman won’t be able to do that and says that Punk getting his hands on Heyman is what is best for business.

Singles Match
Randy Orton defeated Cody Rhodes. Post-match, Triple H got on the mic and announced that as a result of his loss, Cody Rhodes has been fired.

In Ring Segment
CM Punk came to the ring with a kendo stick in his hand and says that he is finished with empty threats and says that everything he needs to say has been said, he’s done talking and wants to fight and if fighting Curtis Axel is the only way that he can get his hands on Paul Heyman, then that’s the road he’s willing to go down. Punk says that at WWE Night of Champions, he wants all of the fans to know that he is going to destroy Paul Heyman.

Backstage Segment
Daniel Bryan and The Big Show are in the back with The Big Show assuring Bryan that he didn’t want anything to do with tonight’s main event, however Bryan tells him that he doesn’t care, while The Big Show discusses Cody Rhodes being fired by the WWE. Show says that he has a family to take care of, which puts him in a no-win situation, while Bryan says that it is in fact a no-win situation, as Show is not going to walk out victorious.

Triple Threat #1 Contender’s Match
Natalya vs. Brie Bella vs. Naomi was declared a no contest due to interference from AJ Lee.

Singles Match
Rob van Dam (w/Ricardo Rodriguez) defeated Damien Sandow. Post-match, in a backstage segment, Stephanie McMahon announced that AJ Lee will defend her WWE Divas Championship at WWE Night of Champions in a Fatal Four Way match against Brie Bella, Natalya and Naomi.

Backstage Segment
Cody Rhodes is in the back with security at his side. Josh Mathews asked Cody if he had any parting words, to which he said that he lost fair and square, however it’s the match stipulation he’s more angry about. Cody says that for 2 decades, the McMahon family has hated the Rhodes, as they took his father Dusty and put him in polka dots, took his brother Dustin and painted him gold and says that he has a family to take care of, before walking out of the arena.

Singles Match
Daniel Bryan vs. The Big Show was declared a no contest due to interference from The Shield. Post-match, The Shield attacked Bryan, while The Big Show attempted to make the save, however Triple H said that if Show interfered, he would be fired and that Show needed to think of his family. The Shield hit a triple powerbomb on Bryan as Show looks on. Triple H tells The Big Show to ball up his fist and knock Daniel Bryan out, however Big Show slides out of the ring as Triple H looks on furious. Stephanie McMahon’s music hit and she came to the ring and pleaded with Show to think of his family and offered him one last chance at redemption as Show headed back to the ring. Show balls up his hand and considers punching Triple H, however Stephanie steps between the two. Big Show turns his attention to Bryan and hits a KO punch and then slides out of the ring. Triple H says that Show done the right thing as Randy Orton’s music hit. Orton came down to the ring and held his WWE Championship over Daniel Bryan to end the show.