Here are your quick and dirty, editorial-free WWE Raw results for May 11, 2015, featuring Seth Rollins taking on Randy Orton in the main-event and an important announcement from Daniel Bryan regarding his future and the Intercontinental Championship.
Be back here tomorrow for the full Best and Worst of WWE Raw column.
WWE Raw results:
– The show opened with Triple H returning from vacation. He took issue with Kane and Seth Rollins’ constant arguing and made three matches for the night: Kane vs. Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins vs. Randy Orton and J&J Security in a handicap match against Dean Ambrose.
1. Dean Ambrose defeated J&J Security. Ambrose pinned Jamie Noble after Dirty Deeds.
2. Bad News Barrett defeated Dolph Ziggler. Sheamus was on color commentary. He distracted Ziggler, allowing Barrett to hit the Bullhammer for the win.
3. Erick Rowan defeated Fandango. Luke Harper accompanied Rowan to the ring. Rowan won in under 40 seconds with a full nelson slam.
4. United States Championship Match: John Cena vs. Neville was a No Contest. Neville had the match won with a Red Arrow, but Rusev interfered and attacked both men. Rusev locked Cena in The Accolade.
5. Roman Reigns vs. Kane never happened. Kane attacked Reigns as he was stepping over the security railing, and the two brawled. It ended when Reigns speared Kane onto the announce table.
6. Tamina Snuka defeated Brie Bella. Tamina pinned Brie after a superkick.
7. “Macho Mandow” vs. “Axelmania” was a No Contest. Macho Mandow is, of course, Damien Sandow dressed as the Macho Man. Sandow and Axel were interrupted by The Ascension. Sandow and Axel fought them off, then shook hands.
– Daniel Bryan announced that he’d be relinquishing the Intercontinental Championship, as doctors have told him there’s no definite time when he’ll be back. He may never wrestle again.
8. Cesaro defeated Big E. Cesaro won with a rollup after an attempted distraction from The New Day.
– WWE is adding an extra, WWE Network-exclusive “pay-per-view” on May 31: the return of the Elimination Chamber.
9. Randy Orton defeated Seth Rollins. Orton won by disqualification when J&J Security interfered. The show ended with Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns and Orton hitting their finishers on Rollins while Kane stood at ringside and watched. When they were done, Reigns speared Orton and Ambrose hit Dirty Deeds on Reigns.
