The following are the results of the April 14th edition of WWE RAW, which took place from the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama.
The show opened with the entire WWE locker room at the top of the ramp, and the big screen read “In Memory Of Warrior 1959-2014.” Michael Cole informs us of the death of The Ultimate Warrior last week, and we are shown a video looking back at the career of the Warrior and his Hall Of Fame Induction last weekend. The video ends with Warrior’s last promo that he delivered on RAW the night before his death. They ring the bell 10 times in honor of The Ultimate Warrior, and Jerry Lawler then announces that we will be celebrating the life of The Ultimate Warrior tonight.
First Round Tournament Match
To Determine #1 Contender For The Intercontinental Title
RVD defeated Alberto Del Rio by pin fall (5 Star Frog Splash).
After the match, Randy Orton and Batista are shown entering The Authority’s office, and they are all shown shaking hands.
Ultimate Warrior Video Tribute
His match from SummerSlam 1988 at the Madison Square Garden is shown where he defeated The Honky Tonk Man for the Intercontinental Championship.
Backstage Segment
Triple H is addressing Batista and Randy Orton in his office. He tells them that Daniel Bryan is not here tonight, and they have bigger problems than him to worry about. He’s been dealing with The Shield, and knows how they work, and says they will come after them tonight. Triple H says that united, no one can touch us (Evolution). Batista and Orton don’t agree, and tell Triple H he’s on his own.
Tag Team Match
Rybaxel defeated Cody Rhodes & Goldust by pin fall.
After the break, a video hyping the debut of Bo Dallas is shown. “All you have to do is Bo-lieve.”
Divas Championship Match
Paige defeated Alicia Fox by submission (Cross Lock).
Tag Team Match
Batista & Randy Orton defeated The Usos by disqualification. The Shield came out through the crowd and attacked Randy Orton which caused the DQ. The Shield then surrounded the ring and planned their attack on Batista, and Roman Reigns hit the Superman Punch on Batista. Orton and Batista retreat up the ramp as The Shield stared them down from the ring.
Ultimate Warrior Video Tribute
WrestleMania 6 at the Toronto Sky Dome is shown as The Ultimate Warrior defeated Hulk Hogan to become the new WWF Champion.
After the break, Paul Heyman is out and reminds us that he is the advocate of the “Conqueror Of The Streak” Brock Lesnar. He says that Lesnar wanted him to show the WWE Universe the images of The Undertaker losing at WrestleMania 30. Heyman says that we should all listen to him when he speaks, because he told us that Lesnar would beat the streak. He then introduces us to the next top tier talent, Cesaro!
First Round Tournament Match
To Determine #1 Contender For The Intercontinental Title
Cesaro (w/Paul Heyman) defeated Mark Henry by pin fall (Neutralizer).
After the break, Triple H tells RAW GM Brad Maddox to find The Shield and tell them they have a match in the main event tonight. Maddox asked if he should tell them who their opponents are, and Triple H said no.
Singles Match
Alexander Rusev (w/Lana) defeated Xavier Woods by submission (Accolade). Post-match, R-Truth tried to stop Rusev, but was beaten down as well.
Ultimate Warrior Video Tribute
Highlights of The Ultimate Warrior’s steel cage match against Ravishing Rick Rude from SummerSlam 1990 is shown. The video ends with Warrior swinging the WWF Championship over his head!
First Round Tournament Match
To Determine #1 Contender For The Intercontinental Title
Sheamus defeated Jack Swagger (w/Zeb Colter) by pin fall (Brogue Kick).
After the match, a video taking us behind the scenes of the Exotic Express is shown. Adam Rose is coming soon to the WWE.
In Ring Segment
Damien Sandow was in the ring cutting a promo and running his mouth when The Big Show interrupted and came down to the ring. Sandow says that he’s a future champ, and Big Show’s best days are behind him. Big Show punches Sandow and knocks him out.
In Ring Segment
“We’re here.” The Wyatt Family make their way to the ring, and Bray cuts a promo on John Cena. He knows Cena is back there and call him out. Cena comes out and says he wants to have some fun. He reminds Bray that he tried to bring the monster out in him at WrestleMania 30, and it didn’t work. Cena goes on to make fun of each member of the Wyatt Family, in an attempt to have fun. Bray says that’s all that Cena ever does is make fun of people, and tells him to get serious. Cena does, and tells Bray to back up what he says in the ring without the help of his family. He challenges Bray to a steel cage match at Extreme Rules. Bray responds by singing, “He’s got the whole world in his hands…”
Mixed Tag Team Match
Fandango & Layla defeated Santino & Emma by pin fall.
After the match, Stephanie is ripping Kane and calling him a failure. Kane tries apologizing, but she gets in his face and tells him to shut up! She wants to know what happened to the monster that used to be Kane? He stands up and goes over to the table where his mask is, and grabs it. It looks like the big red machine is returning!
First Round Tournament Match
To Determine #1 Contender For The Intercontinental Title
Bad News Barrett defeated Dolph Ziggler by pin fall (Bull Hammer).
11-On-3 Handicap Match
Alberto Del Rio, Jack Swagger, Fandango, 3MB, Titus O’Neil, Rybaxel, Alexander Rusev, Bad News Barrett vs The Shield ends in a no contest. Post-match, the 11 heels attacked The Shield and laid them out in the ring. Evolution’s theme begins, and Triple H, Randy Orton and Batista come to the ring united. Triple H tells the heels to exit the ring, and they now begin to attack The Shield. Orton hits the RKO on Reigns and Rollins, followed by Batista Bombs for Ambrose and Rollins. Triple H grabs a mic and yells at Reigns to get up. Orton and Batista hold Reigns up and Triple H gets in his face and tells him to “Believe In Evolution!” Triple H pedigrees Reigns to end the show!