WWE Monday Night Raw 22/07/2013

WWE Monday Night Raw 22/07/2013

Welcome to this weeks Edition of the WWE Monday night Raw review I hope you enjoy.


Opening Segment 
Brad Maddox starts off the the show in the ring announcing raw is in Texas and also that we will have the contract signing for the WWE Championship tonight.And outcomes John Cena and takes his seat for the contract signing and listens to Brad Maddox asking him why he chose to face Daniel Bryan, Maddox then goes on to state reasons why he thinks Cena chose Bryan that include he is bigger, stronger and he does not resemble a troll unlike Daniel Bryan. Outcomes Danielle Bryan to a great ovation and then Cena reels off a great list of names of guys who are great and not because of there size, Cena then tells Bryan that he chose him for the match because he earned  and he deserves it. Daniel Bryan chants fill the Arena and Brad Maddox cuts off Daniel Bryan and tells him that he has to prove himself to everyone and that he will have matches to do so tonight, Maddox finishes up with no chants returned by the crowed with yes chants.

Sheamus vs Alberto Del Rio
The bell rings and the lock up to start us off, Del Rio focuses on the massive bruise on the leg of Sheamus with some kicks to get control at the start of the match, but Sheamus hangs with him him with some heavy blows.A Michael Cole chant rings out whilst Del Rio is stomping away at Sheamus. Sheamus returns that with a suplex to get a near fall, but Del Rio comes back with a smart kick to the injured leg to hack Sheamus down, Sheamus sends Del Rio to the floor on the outside. Del Rio is back in control of the match after ramming Sheamus into the steel steps to put Sheamus in even worse shape than he already was. Del Rio misses a running kick wildly and Sheamus hits a power slam to give himself a little space and a break. Sandow is shown backstage with his Money In The Bank Brief  case while the two men in the ring battle in what is a decent contest. Sheamus starts to build momentum as he powers through some of his offensive moves. Del Rio counters with a backstabber for a close 2 count. Del Rio misses a kick and ends up on the outside of the apron allowing Sheamus to get him and hit him with 10 blows to the chest. Del Rio climbs back into the ring and runs into an Irish curse fort another near fall. Sheamus gets knocked off the top ripe by a vintage Del Rio enziguri for another 2 count, Del Rio gets out the way of a Brode kick to then roll Sheamus up for the win.
Analysis 
This was a pretty decent match they told the story very well with Sheamus doing a great job in selling the injury to his leg but i still don't like Sheamus. when he is in the middle of a match he is a little too much like Super Cena for me.

Backstage segment with Teddy Long  and Booker T

Booker T and Teddy Long

Booker says he respects Vince McMahon's decision but he was shocked at who got the job as GM of Smack down and then Teddy cuts Booker off saying he was doing Booker's work on Smack down whilst Booker was sat on his ass. Booker t is shocked at what teddy is saying to him and after that teddy walks off after saying if he isn't the gm maybe Vince made the right decision.
Analysis 
The whole serge for power in the WWE at the moment is great and is a change of pace and I think the Teddy Long and Booker T angle fits in with it. Teddy Long going Heel is a great idea as i believe on screen personalities
 of a none wrestling capacity are better when they are heels it works much better.


Christian vs Titus Oniel 
Titus out powers Christian in the early stages of the match. He nails Christian with a Back breaker over throwing him over is head with ease.Titus picks up Christian outside the ring, walks up the stairs, and throws him into the ring with one hand. Titus is looking very good in this match. Titus runs into a drop kick by Christian and we get a near fall. Titus gets a big Boot in after a distraction form Darren Young and Christian manages to get Titus in position for the Kill switch and he nails it for the win.
Analysis
I enjoyed this match a lot and it did not let down with Christians wrestling ability mixed with Oniels entertainment abilities shown through in this one and made this a good one to watch, now the hope is that Christian feuds for a Championship. Preferably with Ambrose for the US Championship at Summer slam.

Interview with Ryback
Josh Mathews asks Ryback if he enjoys hurting people and Ryback responds with I do you little twerp I hate average and the big has to eat, He then goes on to say people are intimidated by me and if they are not and will prove why they should be, Josh Mathews makes his exit.
Analysis 
A typical robotic Ryback interview and I don't  buy into his character or gimmick its been done to many times before and now it looks as if there isn't room for him on the roster. Ryback needs to change things up to climb back up in the pecking order.

A promo with Mark Henry
Mark Henry comes out and says "I'm proud of the fact that I was born in Silsbury Texas and I am proud about the effort i put into my match with john Cena". Henry then says that if the shield want him to come and get him. The shields music hits and here they are to surround the ring. They immediately jump in the ring for the 3 on 1 attack soon after the attack the Usos make the save and surprisingly they end up getting the better of the Shield

Backstage segment with Bryan and Cena
Daniel Bryan is shown backstage and Cena says to Bryan tonight isn't about luck and Bryan says "tonight Maddox was right tonight is my opportunity to prove i belong here". Bryan then tells Cena to not get involved or it proves everything he said about Bryan was a load of crap.
Analysis 
at the minute Bryan is the best thing in pro wrestling and he tells Cena like it is. Cena on the other hand does his usual thing and bores the crowed with his bring, stale and childish style and seems as though he tries to make Bryan feel small and at the same time make himself be this hero type of guy in offering help Daniel Bryan.Summer slam should be great if these two go one on one at the minute no one deserves this match more than Daniel Bryan as he has worked hard since he has turned up at the WWE and it looks like all the hard work is paying off

Darren Young vs Dolph Ziggler
Ziggler shows off early on. He hits a perfect drop kick for a 2 count. Young drops Ziggler on the top turnbuckle to get control, and the match slows down a lot. Ziggler gets out of the way of Young in the corner and Young hits his shoulder into the steel post at full speed. Ziggler gets dropped on his face for a 2 count. Young talks some trash and that costs him the match as Ziggler beats him with the Zig Zag.
Big E storms to the ring to attack Dolph Ziggler but he is out smarted by Zigglers speed and Ziggler laughs as he makes his way up the ramp.
Analysis
This was a good match but the pace slowed down towards the end but the aftermath is what people want to see as it sets up an anticipated match between Ziggler and Big E at Summer slam, I for one am looking forward to this match.

Miz TV

Miz says he is going to be the host of Summer slam and that before then there is a new reality show called total Divas. Miz the introduce the cast the Bella Twins , Mario,Jo Jo and the Funkadactles. Miz asks Jerry The King Lawler to come in the ring and talk to the Divas and Eve Marie slaps him in the face and then Miz hypes the new show up .
Analysis 
This was a good segment for the  Divas as it put them into the spotlight been on Miz TV but it wasn't good for The Miz at all he should be doing bigger and better than this.I hope to see him continue his feud with Curtis Axel for The IC Championship.

Backstage segment with HHH, Maddox and Stephanie

HHH approaches Maddox and tells him "so you don't think Bryan is big enough or strong enough or championship material " and he then says I don't care what the old man thinks and HHH thinks Bryan is the future of WWE, HHH then tells Maddox that there are 2 trains one is the dying and the other is the future choose one. Stephanie then appears and says "i feel sorry for you Brad and i have an idea just maker sure you get on board".
Analysis 
Another great addition to the power surge and this time it seems as though Maddox is caught between HHH and his wife Stephanie. Who will he decide to go trust?

Fandango vs Rhodes 
Sandow is on commentary for this match. Rhodes hits a nice drop kick early to take control. Fandango and Rhodes trade chops, which all gets woos from the crowd. Fandango picks up the aggression as he beats Rhodes all round the ring.Fandango and Rhodes almost mess up a Moonsault but thankfully it wasn't too bad. Sandow gets on the apron, Rhodes is able to taker out Sandow and Fandango with a Disaster kick. He pins Fandango to pick up the win and Sandow bails up the ramp.
Analysis 
I usually hate these matches with a special guest on commentary but it was a good match for one reason it helps Rhodes make the transition form Heel to Face and I believe the transition will be complete at Summer slam and I for one am looking forward to this chapter in his  career.

CM Punk

CM Punk promo
CM Punk makes his way gingerly to the ring. The crowd chants CM Punk as Punk tells the crowd that Lesnar took him apart and that he was dealing with a gifted athlete.Punk states that Lesnar can beat him down but he cant keep him down and Punk lists Lesnars accomplishments that include NCAA champion, WWE Champion and UFC champion. He then goes on to say he isn't afraid of Lesnar and that he aims to make Heyman pays for what he did tom him and that it does not matter what they think because this is his ring. Punk gets intense and lists a number of greats that he has gone the distance with that include Cena, Rock and Undertaker.Punk announces that he wants the best vs the beast.
Paul Heyman pops up on the tron and ask punk is this what you are reduced to now. Heyman then asks Punk are you a coward or a fool?.Punk responds with i will answer that at Summer slam. Heyman talks up how much Lesnar is in great shape and then says that Lesnar is  his client and his best friend.
Analysis

RVD vs Wade Barrett  
Barrett takes advantage while RVD is playing to the crowd but RVD then quickly gets back into it with a kick to Barrett's face. Barrett pulls RVD to the outside and runs him into the side of the ring before rolling in him back in for a 2 count. Barrett grounds RVD to try and slow him down. RVD ends up hanging upside down on the outside of the ropes after a big kick from Barrett, The crowd chants for RVD as he fights out of a headlock. RVD uses his quick fight and unique style to get back on top and knock Barrett off his game, He hits Rolling Thunder for a 2 count. Barrett hits his trademark back kick , but RVD is back on him with kick's to the head. RVD goes to the top and hits a brilliant 5 star Frog splash for the win.
Analysis 

Daniel Bryan

Daniel Bryan has back to back matches

Daniel Bryan vs Jack Swagger
Coulter talks about how the people have ruined this state and that the yes chant is stupid but that only makes the crowed chant it even more.

Swagger backs Bran into a corner from the beginning of the match, But Bryan battles out with some kicks and punches. Swagger hits a low shoulder block to take out Bryans knee.Swagger hits knee after knee to Bryans stomach until the ref pulls him off, Bryan takes a bit of punishment until he is able to apply the Yes lock to win by submission
Daniel Bryan vs Antonio Cesaro
Cesaro gains control but Bryan counters a few times and ends up putting Cesaros knees into the mat the hard way. Cesaro hits a vertical Suplex before mounting Bryan for several forearms to the face. He grounds Bryan with a headlock  but Bryan gets out of it and makes some momentum of his own. Bryan misses a big kick to the head but he then hits a couple of drop kicks for the 2 count. Swagger ends up pushing off the top rope while the ref is distracted, Bryan is able to kick out of the huge uppercut he falls into. Cesaro is firmly in control hitting a gut wrench for a 2 count. Bryan begins to battle back into the match with elbows to the face but Cesaro picks him up and slams him hard for a 2 count. Bryan ends up hitting a German Suplex and then following that up with a roundhouse kick to the head to get a close 2 count. The crowd chants this is awesome and they are right into the match. He nails Cesaro with kicks to the chest before smashing him with a dropkick, Cesaro counters a aide Suplex but it isn't enough to keep down after that they both trade blows in the middle of the ring, but Cesaro gets the upper hand with some big uppercuts before a big clothesline for a near fall. Cesaro tries for the Neutralizer, but Bryan back drops him to counter. Bryan suicide dives to the outside of the ring taking out the Real Americans  and out of no where Bryan rolls Cesaro up in the ring for the 3 count.

Backstage Alex Riley says to Maddox that that was impressive and Maddox replies with lets see how he does with this next one.

Daniel Bryan vs Ryback

Bran takes it to Ryback from the start with knee attacks and Ryback soon grounds a tired Daniel Bryan. Bryan fights back but is then cut if by the power house. While Ryback grounds Bryan he taunts the crowd, Ryback is picking Bryan apart at ease.Bryan counters a Thez press into a half Boston Crab, But Ryback is able to crawl to the ropes to break the hold.Bryan kicks out of the Meat hook clothesline and that ends with Bryan on the mat. Ryback goes outside the ring and grabs a table and sets it up as Bryan does a suicide dive onto Ryback. Ryback hits the announcer desk hard but gets revenge when he slams Bryan into the steel steps. Bryan nails a missile drop kick from the top and then he puts Ryback in the yes lock bang in the middle of the ring. Ryback forces the break and they both fight there way to the outside where Ryback Power bombs Bryan through the Table and Bryan wins by DQ

Cena rushes to the aid of Bryan and attacks Ryback to then put the offer to Ryback for a Tables match

The cameras go backstage where Maddox tells Vince that the main event for next week is Cena vs Ryback in a Tables match and then Vince says what about Bryan put him against a friend, Maddox replies with Kane? and Vince says yes that's right.
Analysis
This was a great part of the show maybe the standout segment and match with Bryan showing why he is the best right now by wrestling for 30 minutes in 3 hard thought matches, my favorite of the matches was Bryan vs Cesaro it was ppv standard and i was impressed by Cesaro he showed glimpses of brilliance.Its just a shame Cena makes the save in the match against Ryback I would of preferd Bryan to battle back and have a stair down with Cena.


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