Match #1: Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton
Bryan started off the show setting the record straight with the crowd that he does not have "Little Man Syndrome", he is not a Hobbit, and he was not the weakest link teamed up with Kane or on NXT. Orton comes out, told him to shut and fight. The bell rings to start the match but it does not last long as both are disqualified right away.
Winner: No contest - double-disqualification
Backstage, Bryan approaches Managing Raw Supervisor Vickie Guerrero and demands another match with Orton or he make a match with her assistant, Brad Maddox, as compensation. Guerrero grants him her wish of facing off against Orton.
Match #2: Team Rhodes Scholars vs. Sheamus & Christian
Sheamus teamed up with Christian hoping to gain a measure of revenge after last week's handicap match against Team Rhodes Scholar. Christian, coming off a shoulder injury, looked solid and made the hot-tag to Sheamus, who take care of business on Sandow. Rhodes made the blind-tag and ended up getting in Sandow's way, giving Sheamus the chance to nail Rhodes with the Brogue Kick for the pin.
Winner: Sheamus & Christian
Match #3: Askana vs. Kaitlyn (w/ Layla)
Kaitlyn made quick work of Askana with a spear despite AJ Lee's and Big E. Langston's attempts to distract Kaitlyn. Lee came out in a blonde wig and muscle body suit to taunt Kaitlyn's body type. Layla managed to restrain Kaitlyn from attacking Lee.
Winner: Kaitlyn
Match #4: World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio vs. Chris Jericho (non-title)
Del Rio managed to counter a Codebreaker and escaping the Walls of Jericho late in the match to turn the tide, attempting to finish Jericho with a Cross Armbreaker. Jericho reversed the hold and cinched the Walls of Jericho, only to get attacked by Ricardo Rodriguez. Dolph Ziggler comes in to make the save, taking Del Rio out with a Zig-Zag as well as hitting Jericho with a Zig-Zag as payback for taking Jericho's Codebreaker last Friday night.
Winner: Chris Jericho by disqualification
Jerry Lawler announces that The Rock will be the on the cover WWE 2K14.
Match #5: Ryback vs. The Great Khali (w/ Natalya)
Ryback defeated the Great Khali after kicking Khali's leg from under him, lifting him over his shoulder and nailing the Shellshock for the quick victory.
Winner: Ryback
John Cena comes out to address Mark Henry's attack, calling it a disgrace and an insult to people like Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, and Edge - WWE stars who took that time to thank the fans upon retiring. Cena said that Henry has to earn the belt and he shall fail miserably in that quest.
Match #6: Triple Threat Tag-Team Match for No. 1 Contender's Title Match The Usos vs. 3MB vs. The Funkadactyls
Taking advantage of the fact Brodus Clay splashed the members of 3MB off the apron, The Usos focused their attack on Tensei, hitting their Samoan Drop-Superfly Splash for the victory and a title shot at The Shield.
Paul Heyman comes out to clear the air with CM Punk regarding Brock Lesnar's attack on the Straight Edge Superstar. Heyman swears on his children that Lesnar acted on his own out of professional jealousy and to not to give up on him much like Heyman did not give up on Punk early in his career. Punk forgives him for now and they hug it out in the middle of the ring.
Match #7: CM Punk vs. Darren Young (w/ Titus O'Neil)
Young controls much of the match, much to people's surprise, hitting Punk with a Gutbuster that earned him a 2-count. Punk eventually stormed back, cinching the Anaconda Vise, forcing Young to tap-out. O'Neil attempted to attack Punk, to avenge his partner's loss but Curtis Axel came in and made the save for Punk.
Stephanie McMahon comes out to announce the participants of the Raw "Money In The Bank" match - CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, Sheamus, Randy Orton, Kane, and Rob Van Dam. Jericho and Ryback argue backstage over not being included in the MITB match. Guerrero sets up Jericho-Ryback for the MITB pay-per-view.
Mark Henry comes out and says he deserves an Academy Award for his performance last week, promising to defeat Cena for his title at MITB.
Match #8: Street Fight - Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton
Orton threw everything at Bryan but Bryan managed to powerbomb Orton through a table off the apron, using kicks and Kendo sticks to keep "The Viper" at bay. Orton managed to use the Kendo stick to escape Bryan's "No Lock" but Bryan's managed to avoid the RKO and countered with the Singapore cane. Bryan, taking full advantage of the street fight rules mayhem used the Kendo stick for extra leverage while locking in the "No Lock" and forced Orton to tap out for the submission victory. Orton offered his hand as a sign of respect and let Bryan have his time in the spotlight.
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