The following are the results from the March 11th, WWE RAW show from The Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Opening Segment
WWE RAW opens the show with a video tribute to the late William “Paul Bearer” Moody. In the video, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon says, “Paul Bearer was the most unique manager we’ve ever had, because he managed the most unique Superstar we’ve ever had.” After the video, the gong of The Undertaker hit, and he made his way to the ring. In the center of the ring is an urn, and The Undertaker bows to the urn as he pays tribute to Paul Bearer. We see up on the big screen, “In Memory Of William Moody,” a truly powerful image and tribute by the WWE.
CM Punk’s music hits and he interrupts the tribute. He says he is not trying to be disrespectful, but he is out to wish The Undertaker sympathy for his loss…at WrestleMania. In a total disrespectful manner, Punk says he will beat Undertaker at WrestleMania, he will beat the streak, and Undertaker will be 20-1. Undertaker is left in the ring speechless.
During the commercial break, Kane came out in a fit of rage and tries to attack CM Punk. Kane goes for the Choke Slam on Punk, off the top of the entrance ramp, but Punk escapes and runs towards the back.
Singles Match
The Big Show defeated Seth Rollins (w/Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns) by DQ due to interference by The Shield. After the match, all 3 members of The Shield attack Big Show, with Reigns hitting the Spear followed by the Triple Power Bomb. The Shield stand united over The Big Show.
Backstage Segment
Vickie Guerrero is shown talking with her assistant Brad Maddox, when CM Punk enters the room. Punk complains to Guerrero over Kane’s actions, but Guerrero tells him what he did was disrespectful, and informs him that later tonight there will be a No DQ match between CM Punk and Kane.
Singles Match
Dolph Ziggler (w/AJ and Big E. Langston) defeated Daniel Bryan by pin fall with the Zig Zag. After the match, AJ and Ziggler celebrate with a kiss in the middle of the ring, followed by an attack by Langston on Bryan.
A recap of the feud between Triple H and Brock Lesnar is shown. Later tonight Brock Lesnar will answer Triple H’s challenge for WrestleMania.
Singles Match
Tensai (w/Brodus Clay and The Funkadactyls) was supposed to take on Fandango, but again he refuses to compete until his name is pronounced correctly.
Team Rhodes Scholars are in the ring, and they are mocking The New Age Outlaws famous promo, adding their twist to it. “We got two words for you, You’re Welcome!”
Tag Team Match
The New Age Outlaws and Team Rhodes Scholar ends in a No Contest, when Brock Lesnar (w/Paul Heyman) attacked The New Age Outlaws hitting a F5 on both Billy Gunn and Road Dogg.
Paul Heyman grabs a mic and runs down all the damage Lesnar has done to Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Vince McMahon, and The New Age Outlaws. Heyman says Lesnar accepts Triple H’s challenge for WrestleMania, on the condition he “blindly” signs the contract and lets Brock Lesnar pick the stipulation for their match.
Singles Match
Mark Henry defeated Kofi Kingston by pin fall with the World’s Strongest Slam.
Backstage Segment
Cody Rhodes is in the back trying to talk with Kaitlyn, when Damien Sandow walks in. He tells Rhodes he has made plans for them this evening, and out come the Bella twins back in the WWE. Vickie Guerrero welcomes the Bellas back, and then goes on to inform Team Rhodes Scholars that since their match got cut short, she has set up another match for them. Later tonight, they will face the team of Randy Orton and Sheamus. “You’re welcome,” replied Guerrero as she walked away laughing.
Singles Match
Ryback defeated Heath Slater (w/Drew McIntyre and Jindar Mahal) by pin fall with the Shell Shock. After the match, McIntyre tries to attack Ryback, but he also gets hit with the Shell Shock. Then, Mark Henry walks back out to the ring and hits the World’s Strongest Slam on McIntyre. They continue to hit their finishers on McIntyre, until officials come out to separate and aid Drew McIntyre out of the ring.
Singles Match
Alberto Del Rio defeated Antonio Cesaro by submission with the Cross Arm Breaker.
After the match, Kane is interviewed in the back by Josh Matthews. He is holding the urn of Paul Bearer in a quiet, yet emotional moment. He leaves without saying a word.
A video package is shown previewing the main event of WrestleMania 29 between John Cena and WWE Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Tag Team Match
Randy Orton and Sheamus defeated Team Rhodes Scholars by pin fall with Sheamus hitting the Brogue Kick on Damien Sandow.
During the commercial break, The Shield attacked Sheamus and Randy Orton on the ramp while they were making their way back to the locker room.
“Touts” are shown of the WWE Universe sharing their favorite Paul Bearer memories.
In Ring Segment
Chris Jericho’s Highlight Reel makes its return to RAW, with special guests The Miz and Wade Barrett. Miz and Barrett argue over who had the better movie this week (The Marine 3 or Dead Man Down). The segment ends with Brad Maddox coming out and making a match between Chris Jericho and The Miz, with the winner facing Wade Barrett next week for the Intercontinental Title.
Singles Match
Chris Jericho and The Miz ended in a No Contest when Wade Barrett interfered in the match. Afterwards, both Miz and Jericho hit their finishers (the Skull Crushing Finale and the Code Breaker) on Barrett.
A video is shown of Riccardo Rodriguez and Alberto Del Rio mocking the propaganda videos of Zeb Colter and Jack Swagger. After the video, Swagger and Colter are shown in the back making their way to the ring next.
Zeb Colter cut a promo, on the way to the ring, regarding immigration. Jack Swagger says he will usher in change on WrestleMania, when he defeats Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Singles Match
Jack Swagger (w/Zeb Colter) defeated Sin Cara by submission with the Patriot Act. When Swagger refuses to release the hold, Alberto Del Rio came in for the save. Del Rio was able to put the Cross Arm Breaker on Swagger, but Colter was there to get Swagger out of the ring.
Singles Match–No Disqualifications
Kane defeated CM Punk by pin fall with a Choke Slam. As CM Punk prepared to hit the GTS on Kane, The Undertaker’s music sounded. This distraction is what lead to Kane’s victory. After the match, The Undertaker comes out to the top of the ramp and Kane is still in the center of the ring. They both drop to one knee in a final tribute to Paul Bearer; however, Punk attacks Kane from behind with the urn. He continues to hit Kane with the urn, until Undertaker enters the ring, which is when Punk exits. Punk walks up the ramp with the urn in hand, kneels at the top of the ramp and mocks the “Brothers of Destruction.” The show ends with The Undertaker running his thumb across his throat, signaling the end for CM Punk.
