25th Mar 2013
Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Opening Credits.
Commentary: In what could be the final episode of Monday Night Raw, WWE will make it memorable, after his return last week, The Undertaker will team with his Brother of Destruction Kane against their respective Wrestlemania opponents, Sting & Abyss.
Also WWE Title contenders for Wrestlemania will also be in action, as WWE Champion Samoa Joe will face Royal Rumble Winner, Goldust, while former WWE Champion Big E goes up against Bobby Roode.
And tonight, the Diva's Title will be on the line as Champion, Melina will face both Trish Stratus & Velvet Sky, and under Triple Threat rules, Melina could lose the title without being involved in the finish.
But we open the show off after last weeks clash, with Nikki Bella taking on Angelina Love
Nikki Bella v Angelina Love w/ Velvet Sky
Winner: Angelina Love via Pinfall.
Post Match: Nikki climbed back to her feet disappointed with herself, but then the camera panned and into the ring from behind came Katie Lea, who then charged at Nikki, but on this occasion, Nikki sensed the attempted attack and evaded, sending Katie through the ropes...............Nikki then went to go after Katie, but she was then jumped by Angelina and Velvet who dragged her into the corner and held her as Katie re-entered the ring.........................she then launched a vicious attack while The Beautiful People held her..................until the cavalry arrived in the form of Lita & Natalya, at which point Katie & The Beautiful People chose to vacate the ring..................
Backstage: Wade Barrett assaulted Heath Slater from behind, leaving him laid out.
Promo: Out to the ring strolls Damien Sandow, after he was pinned in the 6 man tag match last week, he accepts responsibility for the teams loss, but he guarantees that will be the last time he is embarassed in that way, from now on he begins his climb to Main Event Status....................
But then he is interrupted by Wade Barrett, he tells Sandow that he has no reason for returning to WWE, he is nothing but an egotistical loser.....................Sandow retaliates telling Barrett that he's one to talk, the man that is only here to watch Drew McIntyre's back and kiss his ass............and then from behind McIntyre turns up and destroys Sandow, leaving him laid out in the ring following a Claymore Kick.
Backstage: Cody Rhodes confronts Goldust, he tells him that Samoa Joe has made the challenge for a match tonight because he wants to take Goldust out of the now Triple Threat WWE Title match this Sunday, and that he should accompany Goldust to the ring, however Goldust refuses, he wants to do it alone and prove to all his doubters that he belongs in the Wrestlemania Main Event.
And coming up next, The Brothers of Destruction take on their Wrestlemania opponents, Sting & Abyss................
Brothers of Destruction v Abyss & Sting
Mid Match: Abyss & Sting decide to walk out on the match, leaving the ring and taking the Count Out loss.
Winners: Kane & The Undertaker via Count out.
Post Match: Immediately Taker takes a microphone to issue a warning that this Sunday, there will be no escape, no running away, and together The Brothers will ensure that both Abyss & Sting will REST IN PEACE!!!
Backstage Interview: United States Champion, Jack Swagger after he retained the United States Title via Count Out in his last Title defence, how confident is he feeling about that method of Title retention has been removed when he defends against Ryback at Extreme Rules, a match that regardless of the Ownership match at Wrestlemania will take place; he simply repeats that he beat Ryback to get the Title in the first place, then re-iterates that simply put, Ryback CANNOT beat him, then he walks off........................
Promo: Paul Heyman strides out, and after confirming that TNA will keep the Extreme Rules Pay per View, thus allowing the United States Title Match, he then reveals that the loser in that match will be FIRED!!
Of course Heyman is assuming that TNA will still be in business after Wrestlemania.
Heyman then refers to the beatdown A J Styles suffered in the Parking Ba\y in an "unprovoked" attack..............he claims Edge will face consequences for his actions..................and then out comes Edge, from outside the ring he shouts to Heyman, that A J got what he deserved............and there is more coming his way...............Heyman then calls to the back and out come two burly Police Officers,they walk straight up to Edge, and handcuff him..............he is then taken away as Heyman grins from the ring.....................
Backstage: Wade Barrett & McIntyre confront The Miz backstage, but they're not there to fight Miz, they have a proposition for him..........to become an honorary USB member...................or continue down his current path to obscurity, surrounded by losers who want to share his spotlight...................and with that they turn and leave, leaving Miz to ponder over this offer.
And now the match that was originally the Wrestlemania Main Event....................
Goldust v Samoa Joe
Winner: Samoa Joe via Submission.
Post Match: Samoa Joe celebrates like he's just won at Wrestlemania, as Goldust stares into the distance..........is he ready for Wrestlemania?, and then as Goldust turns to leave the ring, Samoa Joe levels him with the WWE Title..................standing over Goldust he holds the Title aloft...........
but then Cody comes rushing to the ring, Steel Chair in hand............and at this point, Samoa Joe exits the ring, leaving Cody to help Goldust back to his feet.................
Backstage: The Miz makes his way through the Parking Bay towards his car, and standing leaning by a nearby vehicle stand Barrett & McIntyre, who signal towards The Miz....................then Miz enters his car and drives away..............
Promo: Out in the ring, Renee Young interviews Sin Cara, who will be one of 6 men competing for the X Division Title currently being held by Suicide, but then suddenly without warning, he is taken out by Epico, he then intends to put Sin Cara out of the match this Sunday by destroying his ankle with a Steel Chair, however that is cut short by the arrival of Kaval, who enters the ring, sends Epico out, and goes after him, then as they fought outside the ring, the arena was plunged into darkness, and when the lights come back on, Suicide is in the ring, and using the ropes, he flips over and takes down both Kaval & Epico......................but that's not the end, as then Primo turns up attacking Suicide from behind and slamming him on the ring apron....................Primo then enters the ring as Sin Cara is just coming to, and knocks him back down and continues the beatdown...................and now here comes Rey Mysterio, who saves Sin Cara, sending Primo over the ropes.............and as Sin Cara gets to his feet again..............standing tall in the ring he and Rey Mysterio acknowledge that this Sunday...........there can be only ONE Champion............
Backstage: Lita walks into Stephanie McMahon's office, in the upcoming Triple Threat Diva's Title Match, everyone knows that Velvet Sky will not be alone, she will have Angelina with her, therefore she believes that to ensure Angelina does not give Velvet an unfair advantage, she be at ringside.
Stephanie agrees, but warns Lita not to let her emotions get the better of her.............
Pre Match: Lita joins the commentary team.
(c) Melina v Velvet Sky w/ Angelina Love v Trish Stratus
Diva's Title
Winner and STILL Diva's Champion: Melina via Pinfall on Velvet Sky
Post Match: As Melina celebrated her Title retention, an irate Nikki Bella arrived and laid into Velvet Sky for her antics in the earlier beatdown, eventually Nikki Bella was dragged away by numbers of security, while Angelina comforted Velvet Sky.
Meanwhile at the commentary desk, there is a silent, awkward confrontation between Lita & Trish Stratus............
this is then interrupted by the sound of shattering glass, and Stone Cold who was last seen over a month ago makes his way to the ring.......................
Promo: He notes that with Wrestlemania just 6 days away, and with it being potentially the final Wrestlemania, which is why he decided to return tonight, you see he is so confident that Monday Night Raw will be on the air next week, he has chosen next week for a major announcement............and with that............he leaves the ring..........leaving everyone in anticipation..................
Commentary: And coming up next it's the Main Event, as Big E takes on one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions, Bobby Roode, and with the WWE Championship Triple Threat match coming up this Sunday, you can be sure Samoa Joe will be watching somewhere.
Big E v Bobby Roode
Mid Match: Samoa Joe turned up at ringside distracting Big E and allowing Roode to surprise Big E with a roll up.
Winner: Bobby Roode via Pinfall.
Post Match: Big E is infuriated by this, pounding the ring mat with frustration, he stood up with the intention of assaulting Roode, but turned round to come into contact with the WWE Title as Joe smashed it into his skull..........................Samoa Joe today has been in the ring with both his opponents this Sunday, and on both occasions, Samoa Joe is the one standing tall............
End Credits.