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Monday Night Raw Results: Team Authority Vs Team Cena Complete? HUGE Return

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Monday Night RAW is from Liverpool, England. John Cena makes his way out to open the show to a lot of boos.

Cena talks about Team Authority vs. Team Cena at Survivor Series. He says The Authority doesn’t want him to have a team and they’re doing everything they can to scare the guys backstage. Cena mentions Zack Ryder is out of action for 6 months because of Rusev. Cena reveals both Jack Swagger and Dolph Ziggler for his Survivor Series team. Cena then calls out Ryback to talk about their main event match tonight. Ryback enters to a big pop. He says he’s back and immediately is interrupted by Triple H’s music. The Authority comes out with Stephanie McMahon, Triple H, Kane, Seth Rollins, Joey Mercury, Jamie Noble and new partner Mark Henry.

Triple H says everything is on the line at Survivor Series and he will put the “fear of God” in everyone so they don’t join Team Cena. Triple H says he is God as far as he’s concerned. Triple H and Stephanie try to lure Ryback to their team with the idea of more money, more title shots, more fame, more glory. Ryback ends up slamming Cena. Ryback’s music hits and we go to commercial.

Seth Rollins vs. Jack Swagger

Swagger takes Rollins down to start the match. Rollins has to hit a cheap shot to turn the match around. Swagger comes back but Rollins rolls to the floor. Rollins comes back in and beats Swagger in the corner. They counter suplexes then Swagger nails one. Swagger keeps control until Rollins nails a dropkick turning the momentum. Swagger misses a Swagger Bomb but lands on his feet as Rollins goes back outside.

Fans chant for JBL as Rollins kicks Swagger. Fans chant for Lawler as Rollins takes Swagger down with a headlock. Some fans chant for Cole now(funny stuff from the Universe haha). Swagger nails a big clothesline and a knee in the corner. Swagger with a big boot and a Swagger Bomb for a 2 count. Swagger applies the Patriot Lock but Rollins makes it to the bottom rope. They go to the floor and Swagger applies the hold again. Noble and Mercury provide a distraction, allowing Rollins to push Swagger into the ring post. Rollins brings Swagger back in and hits a Curb Stomp for the win.

Winner: Seth Rollins

After the match, a doctor checks on Swagger as Rollins celebrates. They back the doctor away and Rollins nails another Curb Stomp on Swagger.

Ambrose is backstage for a promo. Ambrose says he has a long rap sheet in this business but he doesn’t apologize. He doesn’t hide from demons and doesn’t care about being a hero. Ambrose says The Authority couldn’t take him out and Bray Wyatt sure can’t either. He says there’s a special place in hell for both of them. Cole announces Wyatt vs. Ambrose for Survivor Series.

Kane walks in on Ryback backstage. Ryback doesn’t seem interested as Kane tries to rally him. Kane’s going to be out there for the main event to ensure Ryback wins. He says Ryback will win if he follows Kane’s lead. Ryback tells Kane to stay out of his way tonight. Kane walks off.

Paige vs. Alicia Fox

Back from the break and Alicia Fox waits in the ring as the always amazing Paige makes her way out to a huge pop.

Alicia attacks as soon as the bell rings but Paige comes back with knees on the apron. Alicia with a big kick to the floor. Alicia brings it back in the ring and keeps Paige grounded. Alicia works over Paige with shots in the corner and hits a Northern Lights suplex for 2. Alicia then hits a backbreaker. She goes for another but it’s countered for a 2 count. Paige turns it around and screams that this is her house. Paige drills Alicia into the canvas with the Ram-Paige for the win.

Winner: Paige

Stephanie McMahon approaches Lana and Rusev backstage. She congratulates them on the U.S. Title win last week. Stephanie points out The Authority gave him the title shot and tonight’s victory celebration. Stephanie wants an answer about joining Team Authority. Lana brings up politics, but Stephanie says there are no politics in WWE. Lana says they will consider the offer. Stephanie calls Lana a little Russian twit. Stephanie says she will scratch their back if they scratch hers and walks off.

We see Triple H and Stephanie backstage watching a clip of Vince McMahon making the Survivor Series stipulation last week. Vince later told Triple H he likes surprises. Triple H wonders if Vince is trying to separate them. He says it doesn’t matter because Team Cena doesn’t stand a chance. He says everything will be fine and they kiss.

WWE United States Champion Rusev makes his way out with Lana for a victory celebration.

We get a look back at Rusev winning the title from Sheamus. The ring apron is red and the two Russians from the previous Rusev medal ceremony are in the ring. One of the men speak on behalf of The Kremlin and says President Putin couldn’t be more proud. We see Putin on the big screen. He reads a proclamation. Rusev tells us to rise for the Russian national anthem and Sheamus interrupts. Sheamus chases Rusev out of the ring.

WWE United States Title Match: Sheamus vs. Rusev

Sheamus keeps control early on but Rusev turns it around. Sheamus with a kick to the face and a big running knee, sending Rusev to the floor. After some back and forth action, Rusev scoops Sheamus and tosses him over his head onto the announce table. They come back in and Rusev beats on Sheamus in the corner. Rusev takes Sheamus down into a submission now. Sheamus tries to make a comeback but Rusev hits a massive 300 pound spin kick.

Rusev in control. Sheamus finally comes back with a shoulder and a running knee. Rusev stops the momentum with a dropkick. Sheamus comes right back for a 2 count. Sheamus with the forearms to the chest. Sheamus goes for the Cloverleaf submission but Rusev doesn’t let him lock it in. Rusev tosses Sheamus for another 2 count. Sheamus fights out of a hold and nails White Noise for a close 2 count.

Sheamus readies for a Brogue Kick but Rusev ducks it and rolls out to the floor. Sheamus goes to the top for a splash to Rusev on the floor. Sheamus brings Rusev back in the ring but Rusev rolls right back out. Sheamus keeps control and throws Rusev into the barriers. Noble and Mercury attack Sheamus from behind while the referee isn’t looking, leading to a count out.

Winner by Count Out: Rusev

After the match, Lana and Rusev leave with Noble and Mercury.

Stephanie congratulates Lana and Rusev backstage. She’s ready for an answer. Lana says yes, they will join Team Authority. Lana brings up Putin and Stephanie doesn’t give a damn about what Putin says. She says it’s about what The Authority wants. Stephanie says they will crush Team Cena together and walks off. Rusev says something in Russian to Lana.

Rollins approaches Ryback backstage to welcome him to the team. Rollins reassures Ryback that he made the right choice. Ryback says it’s simple he finds a target and destroys it. Cena will find that out tonight. Rollins wishes Ryback good luck and leaves.

Los Matadores vs. Damien Sandow and The Miz

Out comes El Torito with Los Matadores. Out comes The Miz and Damien Sandow with their mini-stunt double Hornswoggle. Hornswoggle is doing everything they do (pretty funny haha). Back and forth match to start but Matadores take control. Sandow gets a huge pop when Miz teases a tag in. The Miz and Sandow end up getting the win.

Winners: Damien Sandow and The Miz

John Cena walks in on Dolph Ziggler backstage. Apparently Swagger isn’t doing well. They try to stay positive about things and in comes Triple H joking around. He’s banned Cena from ringside during Ziggler vs. Henry.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Mark Henry

WWE Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler comes out. A Luke Harper vignette appears on the big screen and taunts Ziggler. Mark Henry is out next.

They both end up going down after a few minutes of offense. Henry gets kicked out of the ring. Ziggler follows but Henry tosses him into the barrier. Henry grabs a steel chair and gets disqualified.

Winner by DQ: Dolph Ziggler

Henry keeps up the attack and sends Ziggler into the steel steps. Henry puts part of the steps in the ring and goes for a World’s Strongest Slam but Big Show’s music hits. Show blocks a steps shot from Henry. Henry leaves the ring but Show throws the steps at him but misses. Show yells at Henry to come back in the ring. Show announces he’s on Team Cena and will see Henry at Survivor Series. Show helps Ziggler to his feet.

Back from the break and we get another Xavier Woods “New Day” vignette. Kofi Kingston was in this vignette.

Cena walks up on Show and Ziggler backstage. Cena welcomes Show to Team Cena. Sheamus walks up and he’s on the team also. They only need one more member now.

Brie Bella vs. AJ Lee

WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee gets a nice pop. Brie controls most of the match but misses the Brie Mode dropkick. AJ ends up getting the Black Widow locked in for the win.

Winner: AJ Lee

As soon as the bell rings, Nikki runs in and attacks AJ from behind, sending AJ and Brie to the mat. Nikki calls Brie a loser and hits AJ with the Rack Attack. Nikki grabs the Divas Title and poses over AJ with it.

Tyson Kidd vs. Adam Rose

Adam Rose, The Bunny and the Rosebuds are all out together. Tyson Kidd waits in the ring.

Kidd hits a big kick to the face to take over. Erick Rowan comes walking down the ramp. He walks through the Rosebuds and stares at The Bunny before walking around the ring. Rowan lifts his mask up and says, “she’s not here.” He walks off through the crowd. The match continues until The Bunny goes to the top rope. Rose talks him down and out of the match. Rose turns around to Kidd and the Sharpshooter for the win.

Winner: Tyson Kidd

After the match, Rose attacks The Bunny again with a cheap shot. Rose goes out of the ring to party with the Rosebuds.

Backstage segment with The Authority, minus Ryback. Kane says everyone is concerned about Ryback and he has an attitude problem. Ryback appears to a big pop and asks if Kane is talking behind his back. Triple H tells them to calm down and says it’s all about Ryback destroying Cena tonight. Stephanie tries to get everyone on the same page.

We come back to a video and promo from Bray Wyatt. Wyatt tells Ambrose that he hasn’t seen evil until now.

John Cena vs. Ryback

Out comes John Cena for the main event. Out comes Ryback. The Authority also comes out to watch from ringside. Ryback sends Cena out early on.

Cena comes back in and goes for an Attitude Adjustment but it’s blocked. Ryback takes back control and tosses Cena in front of The Authority. Ryback follows and drops Cena with a running kick. Ryback works Cena over and rolls him back in the ring. Ryback has words with Kane at ringside. Ryback gets on the apron and Cena knocks him into Kane. Rollins calms Kane down. Ryback catches Cena in mid-air but Cena rolls through. Ryback with rights and lefts but Cena fights back. Ryback drops Cena again for a 2 count. Cena comes back in at the 7 count and Ryback nails another suplex for a 2 count. Cena finally looks to turn it around but he misses a clothesline and Ryback nails a Thesz Press. Ryback slams Cena’s head into the mat now. Ryback hits a big splash for a 2 count.

Ryback keeps control but Cena makes a comeback. Ryback drops him for another 2 count. Ryback blocks a boot and powerbombs Cena. Ryback with another 2 count. Cena ends up countering and going for the STF. Ryback comes back with another splash and a 2 count but Cena goes back to the STF. Ryback hits a monster spinebuster. Fans start to chant “feed me more”. Kane comes in and decks Cena for the disqualification.

Winner by DQ: John Cena

After the bell, Ryback stops Kane from stomping on Cena and they have words. Ryback shoves Kane. Kane takes off his jacket but Rollins comes in to calm them down. Ryback drops Rollins. Kane drops Ryback with a big boot. Team Authority comes in the ring and stomps away on Cena. Sheamus’ music hits and out he comes. Rusev meets Sheamus and Sheamus tackles him. Team Authority beats Sheamus down now. Big Show comes out next to a pop but the Authority eventually beat him down also. Ryback comes back in and cleans house of Team Authority. Kane grabs him for a chokeslam but Ryback fights it off and nails Shellshocked on Kane. Ryback’s music hits as he stands tall. Ryback makes his way up the ramp and he’s off Team Authority. Cena recovers and realizes what happened. We see Triple H and Stephanie watching backstage as Cena claps. Dolph Ziggler is thrown in at their feet and we see Luke Harper appear. He says he’s a team player. Team Authority appears to be complete. RAW goes off the air with the three standing over Ziggler.

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