WWE RAW opens up with highlights from Money in the Bank PPV, and then a live shot inside Barclays Center as the pyros and firework go off, and the WWE Universe roars at the pyros display. The lights go out as the crowd hushes, and then a long drum roll culminates with a spotlight showing off the new General Manager of RAW. Brad Maddox loudly introduces himself and welcomes the fans to the Maddox Era. The fans boo, and the flamboyant GM claims that he will be the greatest General Manager in the company's history. The fans boo and chant "Stephanie" name to say she was the greatest GM in the company's history.
Maddox got angry, and he announced Alberto Del Rio vs. Dolph Ziggler for later tonight. Cena's music hits, and out he comes to a huge pop from the WWE Universe. He raises the title to more cheers and then makes his way to the ring and enters. He raises the title again to more cheers. Cena gets a mic and is amused that this is the Maddox Era. He confidently tells Maddox that it is the first time Brad will be in a ring with the guy who runs the place during the Maddox Era.
Cena said, "He doesn't even know if Maddox will be a good GM, so he is willing to give him a fair chance, but I know that my gorgeous pregnant wife is here tonight watching you." The fans cheer.
Maddox said, "That for the first time in history, the WWE Champion will pick his opponent for SummerSlam." Cena is a bit confused
Maddox must be stupider than he looks. He notes that he could choose anyone from Dutch Mantel to Michael Cole. However, Cena candidly admits Cole flights like a girl.
Cena said, "That he could even wrestle his wife, but she is pregnant with my fifth child." The fans cheer.
Randy Orton came down to the ring and announced that there is a good chance that Cena won't even be Champion come to SummerSlam. Orton has his freshly won Money in the Bank briefcase and lets Cena know that Cena won't see it coming when he cashes in. I believe the correct term is "Out of Nowhere."
Fandango's music hits, and he dances down to the ring with the dazzling Summer Rae by his side. Orton is and that he was interrupted, but Fandango tells him to hush. Fandango claims that when Orton cashes in, it won't be against Cena. Instead, it will be against him. Fandango is convinced that he is going to win the title from Cena because that is what the fans want to see.
Fandango tries to teach Cena how to say his name, but Orton punches the face. Cena and Orton double team Fandango and clothesline him out of the ring to cheers. Brad Maddox is not amused with the brawl, so he announced that tonight's first match would be Randy Orton vs. Fandango. He yells for a referee because that match is right now.
RAW goes to commercial, during the break Cena exit the ring and head to the back as Summer Rae is checking on Fandango who is down at ringside after being clothesline by Cena and Orton. Back from the break, the match is underway, while Orton is in control and connects with a few uppercuts. Orton looks to drops a knee, but Fandango moves out of the way and stomps on his opponent. Fandango uses the leverage of the ropes to choke Orton and then knees him in the head. Fandango sets up for a suplex but Orton counters with one of his own. Fandango rolls out of the ring to take comfort in the arms of Summer Rae. Orton follows after and slams his foe's head into the apron. Fandango hits Orton in the gut and rolls back into the ring. As Orton follows, Fandango slides out the other side. Orton follows after and uses the barricade to punish the ballroom star.
Fandango is rolled back into the ring. Orton whips him into the corner but is caught by a boot. Fandango again uses the ropes to torment Orton. Fandango drops to the outside and punches Orton in the head. Fandango delicately returns to the ring and applies a side headlock. The crowd begins to chant "Randy Savage" while not in the same arena; this RAW is close to the location of the now-famous post-WrestleMania XXIX edition of RAW.
Fandango is pushed into the corner, and Orton chokes him till the referee forces him off. Summer looks concerned as Orton mounts Fandango for a ten-count punch. Orton pulls his opponent to the middle of the ring and connects with a dropkick. Orton covers, but Fandango kicks out. Orton stares at Fandango and tries to figure out how to finish his opponent off. Orton circle around Fandango and throws a few kicks for good measure. Fandango counters a splash in the corner, which sends Orton falling out of the ring. Fandango follows Orton out of the ring, climbs up on the steps, and loses as RAW heads back to commercials.
Back from the break, and Orton looks for a backbreaker but Fandango counters into a suplex. Orton gets back to his feet and hits a clothesline. Randy follows with an exploder suplex. Orton sets Fandango up on the top rope and looks for a Superplex. However, the move connects from the top rope once again; Orton cannot capitalize on the pin's move. However, Orton's momentum is not lost as he connects with a snap scoop slam. Orton has Fandango on the apron, but Fandango blocks the DDT with a kick.
Fandango climbs to the top turnbuckle. Orton springs back to his feet and knocks Fandango to a seated position and pulls Fandango so that his legs are on the second turnbuckles, and connects with a suspended DDT. The crowd is pleased, and Orton commands them to cheer louder. Orton hits the RKO and covers him for the win. Randy Orton celebrates backstage Dolph Ziggler is walking with AJ.
She asks if he is going to start talking to her soon. Ziggler tells her to stop apologizing because it is time to move on. AJ is relieved and throws her arms around Ziggler. Dolph does not meet her embrace. Her puppy dog eyes are in full bloom as she looks at her love. He tells her that she does not understand. It is time for him to move on from her. Ziggler coldly announces that they are finished as an item.
RAW goes back to commercials. Back from the break, Mark Henry makes his way down to the ring wearing a full suit; he enters the ring, takes the mic, and looks at the WWE Universe.
Henry said, "That last night Cena showed up to their match as advertised."
"He was acting like daddy wasn't going to show up," Sophia said, as the others chuckled.
Henry calls Cena a great superstar and claims that he was very close to winning the belt but came up short. The crowd chant, "You tapped out." Henry acknowledged that fact and said, "That Cena would make each of them tap as well."
He said, "That he is not here to make excuses. He wants another shot at the belt because he believes he can beat Cena."
The stench of injustice is in the air as the Hounds of Justice appear in the crowd. The Shield makes its way down to the ring and circles the World's Strongest Cena tap-out victim. Henry attempts to take it to the Shield as the start. Henry is pumped up as he punches and tosses the Shield members around the ring. Eventually, the number of games prevails as Ambrose leaps onto the back of Henry. Rollins is kicking away, but Reigns connects with a spear. The three-member lifts Henry high into the air and demolishes him with a powerbomb. RAW goes back to commercials. Back from the break and Brad Maddox is in his office on the phone with his mom.
He lets slip that they still reside together. Jericho walks into the shot, and Maddox knows that Jericho wants to be Champion and thinks that the best way for that is for him to impress John Cena. Maddox suggests Jericho versus Rob Van Dam tonight on raw. The crowd pops, and Jericho smile. Back to the ring as Del Rio and Ziggler are fighting, Stephanie was on her phone talking to her nanny about Anthony backstage. "Okay, he is sound asleep good. We should be home after midnight."
As Sophia, JJ and Khloe are watching the match. They saw AJ Lee cost Ziggler the match; after the match, she climbed into the ring, and looks down at Ziggler, and then began slapping him across the face and yelling at him to break her heart. Out of nowhere, Big E. Langston hits the ring and hits a vicious clothesline on Ziggler. He removes his strap and follows up with his finisher, the big ending.
"Daddy," JJ said. John looks at him
"Yes, son," he said with a smile
"Who are you going to pick?" He asked
"Well, I haven't decided yet, son, but I was thinking about picking Bryan so that I can beat him up."
JJ smiled and said, "Good, he not nice to mommy."
"I know, little man, that why I am choosing him so that I can get some revenge for mommy."
Stephanie smiled and said, "I feel honor that my handsome husband is going to defend my honor."
They continued to RAW and saw R- Truth attack the Wyatt family, and then Bray called out to Kane to follow the buzzards. Next, a video aired for the WWE Performance Centers, and then back to the ring for tag action involving The Real Americans versus The Usos. There was nonstop action in the match until one of the Uso counters into a roll-up for the win. Then, RAW went back to commercials, as McMahon, Mike, and Cena hung out in the locker room.
"Mommy, do you have a scene?" Sophia asked her.
"Yes, baby, I do, with Brad Maddox," she replied, looking at the script.
"Grandma too," she said,
"No, pumpkin," grandma said to her.
They watch Damien Sandow versus Christian, and there is nonstop action throughout the match until Christian looks for the unprettier, but Sandow blocks it and hits a Russian Leg Sweep. Next, Sandow looks for The Elbow of Disdain, but Christian counters into a roll-up for the win. After the match, Sandow grabs the mic and his briefcase. He announced that he was still the intellectual savior. Cody Rhodes flies into the ring and attacks his former partner. They brawl in the ring until Sandow is sent to the outside. RAW goes back to commercials.
Back from the break and a video plays that shows Vickie was on hand before RAW trying to get support for her return. Back to the ring for Brie Bella versus Naomi, and outside of the ring were Nikki Bella and Cameron as the match get underway. There was action in the match until Naomi managed to score the win over Brie Bella. RAW goes back to more commercials.
Back from the break, they watch CM Punk's promo until Heyman interrupts him and exchange words until Brock Lesnar appears. Lesnar distracts him as Heyman runs up behind Punk and blindsides him. Punk tries to take action against Lesnar; until Lesnar takes control, they brawl over all ringside until Brock hits an F-5 on the announce table. Heyman taunts Punk as Lesnar's music hits. Then, RAW goes back to commercials.
Back from the break, and Cena has yet to decide as to his SummerSlam opponent. He is walking through the hallway when The Great Khali appears. He speaks in his native tongue. Cena also replies in Punjabi. Khali was very pleased and said, "That's awesome."
Brad Maddox is in his office when Stephanie McMahon Cena is also shown, he tries to hug her, but she stops him and tells him not to touch her.
Stephanie asks how things are going.
Brad starts to reply, but she is not talking to Brad. Carol Cena appeared behind Maddox and said, "okay." Carol and Stephanie convince Brad that Vince does not like it when decisions are left up to other people, especially a Superstar, even his son-in-law. The second biggest PPV of the year, they continue to convince him that he only received the job because he was the only person standing nearby. Carol wishes Maddox the best in his future endeavors later tonight, they walk off smiling, and Maddox looks scared as RAW goes back to the commercial.
Back from the break and RVD versus Chris Jericho, there was nonstop action in the match; until Jericho goes for the Walls of Jericho but RVD counter it. Finally, RVD leaps up to the top and leaps off and nails the Five Star Frog Splash and win. RAW goes back to commercials. Back from the break, and the entire RAW Roster is present on the stage. WWE Champion John Cena makes his entrance head to the ring and enters it. He got a mic and said, "That he cannot announce his competitor because there some many Superstars."
Cena has been listening to countless Superstars make their plea all night and said, "That's he needs to defend his wife to one superstar who has been disrespect her, and I do not go for that."
Everyone is wondered who Cena was talking about, and Cena said, "Daniel Bryan!"
Daniel Bryan's music hits, and he charges down to the ring; the crowd is on their feet. He climbs into the ring and stands in front of Cena, and yells, "Yes!" RAW goes off the air