The following are the results of the January 6th edition of WWE RAW. The show was an “Old School” edition of RAW, and took place at the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.
The announce team for the night was Michael Cole and JBL. Cole said that Jerry Lawler was “under the weather” and addressed the rumors of Lawler’s health. Cole said that Lawler’s heart is fine, and more information would be available on the WWE App later in the night.
In Ring Segment
WOOO! Ric Flair kicks off Old School RAW, with his classic in ring promo, “jet flying…limousine riding!” Randy Orton’s music hits, and he interrupts Flair. Orton thanks Flair for taking him under his wing when he first arrived in the WWE, but says that tonight is not about Legends, but it’s about him. Orton tells us that he has proven to everyone that he is better than John Cena, and wants the match at Royal Rumble called off. Orton calls himself “the man,” to which Ric Flair takes exception to. Flair tells Orton he was hand picked by Hunter and himself to join Evolution, and he loved hanging out with him. Flair then lectures Orton about his immaturity and his attitude he had back then, and that he carries with now. Orton retaliates and calls Flair the most overrated wrestler, and tells him he’s about to go old school on him. Cena’s music hits, and he comes to the aid of Flair. Cena tells Orton that he’s no where near Flair, reminding Orton that Flair is a 16 time World Champion and a 2 time WWE Hall Of Famer. Cena challenges Orton, but Orton exits the ring.
6-Man Tag Team Match
The Usos (Jimmy & Jey) & Rey Mysterio defeated The Wyatt Family (Daniel Bryan, Luke Harper & Eric Rowan) by pin fall.
Backstage Segment
RAW GM Brad Maddox says there will be a rematch between Damien Sandow and The Great Khali because the referee made a mistake last week. The WWE Universe will get to choose who the special guest referee will be tonight. Their options are Bob Backlund, Arn Anderson or Sgt. Slaughter.
Intercontinental Champion Big E. Langston is in the back hallway making his way towards the ring, and runs into some “Old School” Legends. First there is Nikolai Volkoff singing the Russian anthem, then “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase tells him that every one has a price…Hahahahahah, and finally Irwin R. Schyster (IRS) reminds him to pay his taxes!
Singles Match
Big E. Langston defeated Curtis Axel by pin fall with the Big Ending.
In Ring Segment–Piper’s Pit
“Rowdy” Roddy Piper introduces The Shield as the guests for Piper’s Pit. Ambrose asks who gave him (Piper) a live mic? Piper tells The Shield the only one that can match him on the mic is CM Punk! Piper reminds Ambrose and Rollins that they were not able to beat CM Punk in a singles match. Tonight, Roman Reigns has a chance to beat Punk in the main event. Piper asks The Shield if that means that Reigns would be the strongest member of the group? Reigns gets up from the stool and tells Piper to never touch him again, and Rollins and Ambrose then say lets make this a memorable Piper’s Pit. Just as they were ready to attack Piper, CM Punk’s music hits, and he comes out with The New Age Outlaws and they take out The Shield. The Shield retreat through the crowd while Piper, Punk, Gunn & James celebrate in the ring.
Singles Match
Alberto Del Rio defeated Sin Cara by pin fall. After the match, Del Rio cuts a promo and says he’s tired of everyone talking about the return of Batista. He goes on to talk about winning the Royal Rumble match.
Backstage Segment
Daniel Bryan is talking to Eric Rowan and Luke Harper in the back. He tells them he can teach them too, and that he was a former WWE Tag Team Champion. Bryan asks to tag with either Rowan or Harper next week, but Bray Wyatt walks in and says that won’t be necessary. Wyatt tells Bryan he will be tagging with him next week.
Tag Team Match
Cody Rhodes & Goldust defeated The Real Americans (Jack Swagger & Antonio Cesaro) (w/Zeb Colter) by pin fall.
After the match, Diamond Dallas Page is in the back with Booker T discussing DDP Yoga. DDP and Booker T exchange yoga poses, when Ron Simmons walks in and looks at them and says “Damn!”
Singles Match–Special Referee Sgt. Slaughter
The Great Khali (w/Ranjin Singh) defeated Damien Sandow by pin fall. After the match, Sandow yells at Sgt. Slaughter that his foot was on the rope, but Slaughter just puts him in the Cobra Clutch. Slaughter, Singh and Khali all dance in the ring afterwards.
In Ring Segment
Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar make their way to the ring, and Heyman does a number hyping up his client. After the promo, Mark Henry comes down to the ring, and Lesnar destroys him again. Lesnar puts Henry in the Kimora Lock, eventually injuring (maybe breaking) the arm of Henry. Lesnar and Heyman are walking out of the ring when The Big Show’s music hits. Big Show makes a slow, purposeful walk towards Lesnar, and Lesnar steps back into the ring. As Big Show enters the ring, Lesnar exits the ring. Heyman tries to distract Big Show, while Lesnar attacks from behind, but Big Show caught Lesnar and threw him across the ring and onto the outside.
Divas Tag Team Match
Aksana & Alicia Fox defeated The Bella Twins (Nikki & Brie) by pin fall.
6-Man Tag Team Match
Rikishi, Scotty 2 Hotty & Grand Master Sexy defeated 3MB by pin fall. After the match, Too Cool danced in the ring, and we saw the Worm too!
After the match, all the WWE Legends are brought out and introduced to the crowd. Bad News Barrett makes his appearance after the Legends were introduced, and had some bad news for us.
After the break, Mean Gene Okerland is introduced and has some tips to share on his hotline! Then he introduces The New Age Outlaws, who go out to the ring to cut their famous promo. They introduce CM Punk in tonight’s main event match.
Singles Match
Roman Reigns (w/Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins) defeated CM Punk (w/The New Age Outlaws) by pin fall with the Spear. After the match, Jake “The Snake” Roberts made his long awaited return to the WWE! He made his way to the ring, while The New Age Outlaws and CM Punk got the upper hand on The Shield. Punk hits Ambrose with a GTS, and Roberts takes Damien out of the bag and lays the snake on Ambrose. RAW ends with Jake “The Snake” Roberts holding the snake in the ring.
