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WWE then showed a video highlighting Bryan’s journey to the top of the mountain, and then the injury. Bryan’s decision is up next.
Stephanie made her way out to a lukewarm reaction. The crowd then booed Stephanie as she cut a promo, and called out Daniel Bryan. Bryan and Brie made their way out to a massive reception from the Chicago crowd. Stephanie then blamed Bryan for putting Brie in the predicament she was in, and made fun of him. Bryan then made fun of Stephanie and asked her to do the right thing. The crowd started a huge “CM Punk” chant, and Stephanie asked Bryan if he would quit like CM Punk. Bryan then called Stephanie a narcissistic, self centered b*tch.
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Stephanie then talked to Brie and said she made a poor choice in choosing a husband. Bryan then contemplated giving back the WWE World Heavyweight championship. Brie then stood up for herself, and said Stephanie didn’t have the power to fire her. Brie then said she quit, and slapped Stephanie! Stephanie walked to the back in disbelief as Bryan and Brie celebrating in the ring, as the crowd chanted “Yes!”
Analysis: That was a great segment, and Bryan is still your WWE World Heavyweight champion. Where does this leave Brie and the champ? We’ll have to wait and find out tomorrow night on RAW.
WWE aired a promo for the Cena – Bray Wyatt match, looking back at their rivalry which started earlier this year.
John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt in a Last Man Standing match
The Wyatts made their way out first to a good reception, and the fans started the dueling “Let’s go Cena/Cena sucks” chants even before he came out. Cena finally made his way out to a very mixed reaction. Rowan and Harper teased attacking Cena, but The Usos came out to even the odds.
Both men finally went at it, loading on each other. Cena dropped Bray with a bulldog, but Bray came back with a huge uppercut, and drilled Cena once again. Wyatt dropped cena with a back elbow as the referee started to count. Cena got up but Wyatt crushed Cena in the corner with a running clothesline. Bray then danced with Cena, but Cena dropped Bray with his usual body checks, spinning back drop and the five knuckle shuffle, but Bray stopped him with a huge knee to Cena’s gut. Bray missed with a running splash, as Cena went for the STF, but Bray countered with a huge slam. Wyatt then went for Sister Abigail, but Cena managed to avoid it, but Wyatt dropped him with a running crossbody. Bray then planted Cena on the edge of the apron as the referee started counting again.
The crowd was electric, chanting for and against Cena as Wyatt for a superplex, but Cena blocked the attempt and came down with a leg drop from the top rope. Cena went for the AA, but Wyatt dropped him with Sister Abigail and waited in the corner as the referee started counting again. Cena got up at 8 and dropped Wyatt with the AA, and both men went down as the referee started counting again. Wyatt got up and did the inverted spider walk leaving Cena stunned. Harper and Rowan fought with The Usos and all of them went down on the outside as Bray hit Cena multiple times with a chair. Wyatt missed a chair shot as Cena drilled Wyatt with the chair. Cena unloaded on Wyatt with the chair as the referee started the count once again.
Cena brought out a table but Wyatt drilled Cena with some kicks. Cena tried to put Bray through the table, but Bray countered with a suplex through the table! Cena beat the count as Bray brought in the steel steps. Wyatt drilled Cena with the steel steps and led the fans in singing his song. Wyatt missed with a chair shot as Cena brought Wyatt down with the steel steps, returning the favor. Wyatt tried to escape, but Cena threw the steel steps onto Wyatt on the outside! Bray managed to get out before the 10 count and dropped Cena with a Sister Abigail on the outsie! The crowd started a “This is awesome” chant as both men fought at ringside.
Cena wanted to powerbomb Bray on the steel steps, but Bray back dropped Cena inturn! Bray controlled the pace of the match on the outside, but Cena countered with an AA on the outside. Rowan and Harper attacked Cena in the ring but The Usos came down to make the save. The four men started brawling, and one of The Usos took Rowan out through a table as Harper took the other Uso out with a superplex on the outside through another table! Cena went for another AA, but Bray speared him through the barricades! The crowd started yet another “This is awesome” chant as both the men brawled through the crowd. Cena and Wyatt fought near the electrical equipment, and Cena AA’d Bray through one, and pushed another on top of it. The referee counted to 10 as Cena stood tall over Bray Wyatt.
Winner: John Cena
Rating: **** ¼
Analysis: That was an outstanding match, but I disagree with the ending. Although it was predictable, Bray should’ve won the rubber match, but the WWE management once again decided to go ahead with Cena. That took away the surprise element in the bout, resulting in the same old “Cena wins” situation.
Alicia Fox vs. Paige for the WWE Divas’ championship
Alicia made her way out first, followed by the Divas champion, Paige. Both women locked up and Paige dropped Alicia with an armdrag. Paige started off aggressively, taking it to Alicia. Paige worked on Alicia’s back for a nearfall. Alicia played possum and swept Paige’s leg, landing her on her back on the apron. Paige drove Fox back first to the barricade but Fox dropped Paige on the floor, throwing her against the barricade.
Fox brought Paige inside the ring for a nearfall. Alicia followed it up with a suplex for another nearfall. Fox locked in a submission working on Paige’s back. Alicia then drilled Paige with a tilt – a – whirl backbreaker and extender her back. Alicia dropped Paige with another backbreaker for another nearfall. Fox then tossed Paige out of the ring. Paige countered with a dropkick and clotheslines inside the ring, and dropped Fox from the top rope and locked Fox in the PTL to pick up the victory.
Winner and still the WWE Divas champion: Paige
Rating: ** ½
Analysis: That was a pretty good divas match, considering the abysmal matches we normally have to endure. Paige retained the title, and it’ll be interesting to see when AJ Lee returns to the WWE to challenge Paige for the title.
Post match, Fox threw a tantrum and ran to the back like a lunatic.
WWE aired a promo hyping the main event match between The Shield and Evolution.
The Shield vs. Evolution in a No Holds Barred elimination match
This was the main event that everyone was looking for. Since this was one of those very rare pay per views without a WWE World Heavy Weight Championship in it, this particular match kept everyone glued to their seats.
All men start brawling in the ring, and it is finally down to Triple H and Rollins in the ring as the other brawl at ringside and through the crowd. Rollins took Triple H with a leap in the crowd section as Batista was drilled through the steel steps by Reigns. Reigns and Batista go against each other inside the ring as Reigns tagged in Rollins. Rollins worked on Batista as the action was finally under control. Batista turned the tables and drilled Rollins in the corner.
Batista tagged in Orton who worked on Rollins. Rollins dropped Orton with a dropkick for a 1 count. Ambrose then tagged himself in as they double teamed Orton. Batista and Reigns came back inside the ring as Reigns dropped Batista with a huge clothesline and tagged in Dean. Batista dropped Ambrose with a spinebuster for a nearfall. Triple H came in as Ambrose tagged in Reigns. Reigns and Triple H stared each other as Reigns brought Triple H down with a shoulder tackle. Triple H tried to make a comeback but Reigns dropped him with a back body drop and a clothesline. Ambrose came back in and worked on Triple H, and then tagged in Rollins.
Rollins hit the triple vertical suplex, a tribute to the late great Eddie Guerrero. Ambrose came back in and taunted Hunter. Ambrose connected with a running cannon in the corner for a nearfall. Triple H finally countered Ambrose’s offense and tagged in Batista. Batista worked on Ambrose as the crowd started the “Bootista” chant. Hunter and Batista double teamed Ambrose as Evolution picked Ambrose apart. Orton came in and worked on Ambrose, and tagged in Hunter. Triple H dropped some knees on Ambrose for another nearfall. Ambrose finally found a way to get himself away from Evolution and tagged in Reigns, who took on all members of Evolution. Reigns with the running boot and Superman punch on Batista but Orton saved his teammate. The action spilled outside the ring once again as Reigns and Batista were left in the ring.
Triple H drilled Rollins with something metallic, as Rollins was knocked out. Evolution then shifted focus to Reigns and powerbombed Reigns through the announcer’s table! Ambrose and Rollins came out of nowhere and took Evolution down. The numbers game caught up as Batista, Hunter and Orton pounded on Ambrose and Rollins. Hunter unloaded on Ambrose and Rollins with a steel chair at the entrance area, and dropped Ambrose back first through a chair and pedigreed Rollins on the chair!
Back in the ring, Batista dropped Reigns with a spinebuster, and the trio put Reigns on the steel steps and drilled him with kendo stick shots! Reigns drilled Orton with the Superman punch out of nowhere, but Triple H and Batista cut him short, drilling him with chair shots. The three men take Reigns on top of the ramp, as Ambrose tried to make the save, but Evolution cut him off once again. Hunter tried to pedigree Reigns on the chair, but Rollins came down out of nowhere with a crossbody! In the ring, Batista speared Rollins as he came down from the top rope! Reigns speared Batista and Rollins covered him to eliminate him!
First Elimination: Batista
Orton RKO’d Rollins, but Reigns broke up the pin! Ambrose drilled Orton with a chair and planted him face first on it to eliminate Orton!
Second Elimination: Randy Orton
Triple H low blow’d Ambrose and went for the pedigree, but Reigns connected with the Superman punch, and Batista took Reigns down with a spear! Orton slid Triple H the sledgehammer as he decked Ambrose with it. Rollins connected with a high knee out of nowhere and Reigns took Hunter down with a spear to pick up the victory!
Third Elimination: Triple H
Winner(s): The Shield
Rating: **** ¼
Analysis: That was yet another incredible match, and the fact that The Shield won without even a single member being eliminated puts them over big time, which was the right call. This will set up the rumored match between Triple H and Roman Reigns at SummerSlam. However, what happens to Batista remains to be seen.
Over – all rating of the show: *** ¾ (Out of 5 stars)
That was a decent PPV, but it could’ve been booked better. Cena and Sheamus winning their bouts didn’t make much sense, as a DQ loss to Cesaro would’ve been better. Anyway, that does it for the live review. Hope you’ve enjoyed the show, as we now see the fall out of Payback on Monday Night RAW.
