The following are the results of the April 29th edition of WWE RAW, live from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The commentary team for the night was Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler and JBL.
Triple Threat Match
Winner Selects The Stipulation For World Championship Match At Extreme Rules
Riccardo Rodriguez (w/Alberto Del Rio) defeated Zeb Colter (w/Jack Swagger) and Big E. Langston (w/AJ and Dolph Ziggler) by pin fall. Alberto Del Rio gets to choose the stipulation for the Triple Threat World Championship Match at Extreme Rules.
In Ring Segment
A video is shown of John Cena granting a wish on the “Today Show” this morning. Following the video, John Cena celebrates World Wish Day, and brings out three young “wish kids” who he officially makes WWE Superstars.
Singles Match
Randy Orton defeated Cody Rhodes by pin fall with the RKO, in a great match that the crowd really got in to. After the match, Matt Striker got in the ring to interview Orton and get his thoughts on Extreme Rules. In mid sentence, Orton hits another RKO on Rhodes who tried to attack him from behind.
After the match, we’re taken backstage where the Bella Twins are discussing the new WWE show, “Total Divas” which will air on the E! network. After the break, a video of the new reality series is shown, which will begin airing in the summer.
Divas Singles Match
Brie Bella (w/Nikki Bella) defeated Naomi (w/Cameron) by pin fall with Twin Magic. However, the referee changed his decision after Cameron informed him that The Bellas’ switched places. The winner by DQ is Naomi. After the match, The Bella twins attack Naomi and Cameron.
In Ring Segment
The Shield make their way to the ring from the crowd. They discuss how they have changed WWE history, including, preventing Ryback from becoming WWE Champion at Survivor Series last November. They claim that they can’t be stopped. They have beaten down and defeated The Big Show, Sheamus, John Cena and The Undertaker last week. During their promo, 3MB interrupt and tell The Shield to shut up! Heath Slater claims that 3MB have unfinished business with The Shield. 3MB surrounds the ring, and tries to attack, but The Shield held the upper hand and beat 3MB down until Team Hell No came out. The Shield retreated once Kane and Bryan entered the ring. Team Hell No then decide to turn their attention on 3MB and beat them down further, while The Shield watched from the crowd.
Champion Vs Champion Match
Dolph Ziggler (w/AJ and Big E. Langston) defeated Kofi Kingston by pin fall with the Zig Zag, and a lot of outside interference by AJ and Langston. After the match, Langston hits the Big Ending twice on Kingston.
Backstage Segment
Ziggler, AJ and Langston are walking in the back celebrating when they run into Kaitlyn who is with Natalya. Kaitlyn and AJ have a confrontation, and Kaitlyn tells AJ if she wants the Divas Championship she can come and get it. Afterwards, a gift is delivered to Kaitlyn, she opens it and its a hat that she likes. She reads the card to Natalya, and it seems that Kaitlyn now has a secret admirer.
Video Segment
A recap of the Brock Lesnar/Triple H feud is shown.
Backstage Segment
Ryback enters Vicki Guerrero’s office and tells her that Cena is hurt and he will not be left to fight The Shield alone again. Guerrrero tells Ryback that he’s right, and the main event will now be a 6-man tag with Team Hell No and Ryback joining forces against The Shield. Ryback tells her that he doesn’t trust them, and leaves the office yelling “No.”
Singles Match
Jack Swagger (w/Zeb Colter) defeated Zack Ryder by submission with the Patriot Act. After the match, Swagger holds Ryder so Zeb Colter can get a punch in.
WWE Active Segment
During the commercial break, Matt Striker is shown on the WWE Active app when Ryback appears and is shown leaving the arena. Cole, Lawler and JBL comment that it looks like Ryback won’t be wrestling tonight.
In Ring Segment
Mark Henry has a Tug-Of-War contest and defeats Tensai and Brodus Clay. Sheamus comes out to congratulate Henry, and he also wants to have a shot at Tug-Of-War. They battle it out, until Sheamus lets go of the rope and Henry falls down. Sheamus follows it up with a Brogue Kick.
Backstage Segment
Team Hell No are in Vicki’s office, and they are informed that Ryback has left the arena. The match will again be a 3-on-2 Handicap Match, The Shield against Team Hell No. Kane and Bryan do not care, they want revenge for what they did to The Undertaker last week.
After the break, Brad Maddox walks into the locker room where John Cena is getting ready for the match tonight. Cena insists that he will partner with Team Hell No tonight, and says he is hurt not injured.
Singles Match
Alberto Del Rio (w/Riccardo Rodriguez) defeated Antonio Cesaro by submission with the Cross Arm Breaker. Afterwards, Del Rio announces that at Extreme Rules it will be a Triple Threat Ladder Match for the World Title.
In Ring Segment-Dance Off
Fandango (w/Summer Rae) and The Great Khali (w/Natalya) participate in a Dance Off. Jerry Lawler is the moderator, and by the cheers of the crowd he decides The Great Khali has won. After the decision, Fandango attacked Khali and hit the Flying Leg Drop on him.
6-Man Tag Team Match
The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) defeated John Cena, Kane and Daniel Bryan. Cena was going for the AA on Seth Rollins when his achilles gave out on him, and Roman Reigns was able to hit the Spear on Cena and cover him for the victory. After the match, Ryback is shown at the top of the ramp while Cena is in the ring injured. The Shield remain undefeated, and the show ends.
