The following are the results for the February 4th edition of WWE Raw, live from Atlanta, GA. Michael Cole and Jerry “The King” Lawler are the announce team tonight.
Opening Video
WWE Raw opens with a recap video from last week. John Cena’s road to WrestleMania is set as he has chosen to face the WWE Champion, whether it be The Rock or CM Punk, in the main event. However, Cena will have to contend with The Shield, as they attacked him along with Sheamus and Ryback last week.
Vince McMahon’s performance evaluation of Paul Heyman was also highlighted. Just as McMahon was about to fire Heyman, Brock Lesnar returned, and his attack on the chairman is shown.
In Ring Segment
CM Punk hits the ring, without Paul Heyman. He grabs a mic, and grabs ring announcer Justin Roberts into the ring. Punk has Roberts introduce him as the “Peoples Champion!” Punk, still angry over his loss, brings up the video proof that Vince McMahon had last week. Punk asks the crowd if they saw him in the video; he wasn’t in it and he denies having any connection with Brad Maddox or The Shield. He even claims that it wasn’t Paul Heyman in the video, and that it was an actor.
Punk starts to really rip into the fans, calling them “stupid, fat and lazy.” Booker T walks out, informs Punk that Vickie Guerrero has allowed him to decide Punk’s fate tonight. Booker tells Punk that the people will decide who he faces later tonight. Punk will face one of his past WrestleMania opponents, either Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton, or Chris Jericho, and the WWE Universe will vote via the WWE app and WWE Active.
Singles Match
Ryback defeated Antonio Cesaro by pin fall with the Shellshock.
Video Segment
A feature video on The Shield is shown. Their attacks on Miz, Orton, Kane, Sheamus, Ryback, and Cena are shown. “Believe in The Shield.”
Backstage Segment
John Cena is shown watching the video on The Shield. Vickie Guerrero walks in and says she heard that Cena was going to call out The Shield tonight. She laughs, and doesn’t think Cena stands a chance.
Hall Of Fame Video Segment
Last week it was revealed that Trish Stratus was going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame; a highlight video of her career is shown. After the video, Cole informs us that another inductee will be revealed later tonight.
Singles Match
Jack Swagger defeated Santino Marella by submission with the Patriot Act (Ankle Lock). Booker T joined the commentary booth for the match, and afterwards said he was impressed with Swagger. Cole and Lawler agree that it’s a new and improved Jack Swagger that has returned to the WWE.
Singles Match
Alberto Del Rio defeated Cody Rhodes by submission with the Cross Armbreaker. Prior to the match, a video was shown from last Friday’s SmackDown where The Big Show attacked and knocked out ADR’s personal ring announcer Riccardo Rodriguez.
After the match, Del Rio grabs the mic, thanks the fans for supporting him. The Big Show interrupts ADR on the big screen via satellite, live from his hotel room. Big Show wants a rematch for the title at the Elimination Chamber PPV.
Backstage Segment
Team Hell No is arguing over what happened to them last week on SmackDown, suffering the loss to Sin Cara and Rey Mysterio. Bryan tells Kane, no matter what happens tonight, to stay back here and don’t go to the ring.
Singles Match
Daniel Bryan defeated Rey Mysterio by submission with the No-Lock. After the match, former World Champion Mark Henry made his return back from injury! He attacked both Bryan and Mysterio, and when Sin Cara came out to save his partner he got the same treatment. Henry came out and dismantled all three men; Kane never came out.
After the attack, Bryan is backstage chasing down Kane. He asked why he didn’t come down to the ring, and Kane said he was just following Bryan’s orders. Daniel Bryan is furious, and Kane just walks away.
Video Segment
Big Show is shown again, via satellite, in his hotel room. He’s on the phone with Booker T, and they’re discussing the contract for the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. Big Show tells Booker he doesn’t want to wait all night for the signed contract to be sent to his hotel. There’s a knock on the door, but it’s the room service that Big Show ordered.
Singles Match
Sheamus defeated Kane by pin fall with the Brogue Kick. Daniel Bryan came down to the ring, still angry with Kane, and distracted Kane which led to the loss.
In Ring Segment
Miz TV with special guest Paul Heyman. Heyman offers his well wishes to Vince McMahon, and wants to clear his name. Heyman goes on to say he had nothing to do with Brock Lesnar’s return last week, but Miz doesn’t believe him. Vickie Guerrero then comes out to reveal that she was the one that brought Brock Lesnar back and signed him to a new contract. However, she didn’t know he was going to attack Vince McMahon. The Miz isn’t buying any of it.
Brock Lesnar’s music hits, and he makes his way to the ring. Lesnar and Miz have a stare down, Miz shoves Lesnar first, and the mayhem begins. Lesnar throws Miz out of the ring, than throws the chairs at Miz, the sofa is thrown out of the ring too. Miz tries to attack Lesnar from behind, but Lesnar overpowers him, and hits him with the F5.
Singles Match
Randy Orton defeated Wade Barrett by pin fall with the RKO.
Promo Video
The return of Fandango! The ballroom dancer may be debuting in the WWE soon.
Singles Match
CM Punk defeated Chris Jericho by pin fall with the GTS.
Hall Of Fame Video Segment
Bruno Sammartino is the latest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame; a video of his career highlights are shown.
Backstage Segment
Matt Striker stops CM Punk for his thoughts. He’s going to prove why he’s the “best in the world” again at the Elimination Chamber PPV against The Rock. After this, a video is shown of The Rock’s mainstream media attention he’s been getting as the WWE Champion.
Josh Matthews interviews John Cena, and he says he’s calling out The Shield, because tonight he “pushes back.”
Video Segment
The Big Show is still at the hotel waiting for the contract to be delivered. There’s a knock at the door, and a person is there to deliver the contract to Show, who signs it. Alberto Del Rio shows up at the hotel room, and the fight is on. Alberto Del Rio ends up knocking The Big Show out, and exits the hotel.
In Ring Segment
Brad Maddox is in the middle of the ring with a mic. He claims to be an innocent victim in this entire Paul Heyman/Shield scandal. He proceeds to call out The Shield, and they make their way down to the ring from the crowd. The Shield tell Maddox that justice will be served, and they hit the triple power bomb on Maddox.
Cena’s music hits, and he makes his way down through the crowd. The same with Ryback and Sheamus, which leads to The Shield trying to exit the ring. When they walk up the ramp, the WWE locker room empties led by Randy Orton, and they prevent The Shield from leaving. The Shield head back to the ring, and Cena, Sheamus and Ryback surround the ring. They enter the ring and attack The Shield, after a few minutes, The Shield escape from the ring. They exit out through the crowd, and the show ends with the six men staring down each other.
