WWE United States Championship
– John Cena (c) vs. Stardust
The announcers hype John Cena’s U.S. Open Challenge, which is coming up next. On that note, we head to another commercial break.
When we return from the commercial, John Cena’s theme hits. The U.S. Champion makes his way to the ring as Lilian Garcia does the official introduction.
Cena gets on the mic as the announcers promote the fact that Cena is going to be on Chris Jericho’s live podcast on the WWE Network after RAW. Cena says “The champ is here!” as the fans respond with their loud mixed-bag reaction.
Cena talks about the U.S. being the land of opportunity. He says last week he had the first U.S. Open Challenge and gave someone an opportunity. He says Rusev wants his U.S. title rematch at Extreme Rules, but he’s more focused on tonight. He says he’s going to defend the title tonight in Austin in the second U.S. Open Challenge.
Cena hands the title to the ref and waits to see who accepts his challenge. Stardust’s theme music hits and out he comes as the announcers treat it like somewhat of a joke. The bell sounds and here we go.
Both guys battle back and forth. Stardust counters a Cena move with another roll up for near fall. Cena slams Stardust and calls for the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Stardust blocks it with a kick to the head and nails a big DDT for another two count. Stardust charges but Cena catches him and locks in the STF. Stardust makes it to the bottom rope. Cena pulls him back but gets kicked off. Stardust hits the falling inverted DDT for a close two count. Stardust argues with the referee about the count. Cena blasts Stardust with an Attitude Adjustment. 1-2-3. Cena wins.
Winner: John Cena
The Bella Twins vs. Naomi & Paige
We see The Bella Twins — Nikki and Brie — backstage heading to the ring. On that note, we head to another commercial break. Divas tag-team action is up next when we return.
We’re back from the break and The Bella Twins make their way to the ring. Their opponents tonight is the team of Naomi and Paige. The bell sounds and here we go with our next match of the evening.
The action goes back-and-forth for about four minutes until we get to the finish. All four guys fight one-another until finally Naomi hits Bella with the Rear View for the 1-2-3.
Winners: Naomi & Paige
Ryback vs. Luke Harper
We head to commercial as the announcers inform us that Ryback vs. Luke Harper is up next. They remind us that Ryback, Roman Reigns and Randy Orton compete in a triple-threat match to determine the new number one contender, and Seth Rollins’ opponent for the upcoming WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view.
We return from the break and Luke Harper makes his way to the ring. Ryback is out next. The bell sounds and here we go. Ryback immediately takes control early on, but Harper dropkicks him to slow him down.
The two exchange some brief back-and-forth action until Ryback hits the Shellshock out of nowhere, pinning Harper in a quick match.
Winner: Ryback
Backstage: Renee Young Interviews The New Day
Backstage, Renee Young is with The New Day. The New Day members mock The Ascension. They do a bunch of clapping and we head to a commercial break.