Monday Night Raw Results 7/7: Roman Reigns has been a man on a mission for the past few weeks, obliterating every opponent that comes his way. During Raw's kickoff, a brawl ensued between him and Kane. But the highlight of the night is the main event match between WWE Champ John Cena and 2014 Money in the Bank Winner Seth Rollins.
WWE World Heavyweight Champion John Cena def. Seth Rollins via Disqualification
During the match's climax, Kane made his entrance to distract Cena. Then, Randy Orton maneuvered from behind to help the demon pound The Champ. Roman Reigns arrived to fend off The Authority, and Rollins attempted a cash-in of his Money in the Bank contract, which was foiled in feral fashion by - hello boys, he's back - Dean Ambrose. The night ended with Reigns making a last-minute save of Cena when Orton went for a final strike and a mutual show of respect between the two Superstars. It may be the last time that happens though. Once Battleground begins, all bets are off.
The Wyatt Family def. WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos
The Wyatts muscled their way to an advantage over the titleholders. However, The Usos still put up a brilliant fight, Jimmy Uso ran wild over Luke Harper and nearly had the big man down with a reverse corkscrew plancha off the top rope. Erick Rowan saved the count and, as it turned out, the match, when he tripped up both Usos while they prepared for a double dive to the outside. Jey sprang up and was quickly felled with a discus clothesline. Only, Jimmy was the true legal man.
Rusev def. Rob Van Dam
RVD sent a barrage of kicks to the big man before pummeling him with a tornado DDT. But the hot streak ended there, as Rusev unleashed his power maneuvers to counter Mr. Monday Night, finally locking in the Accolade to put the bout to sleep.
Randy Orton def. Dean Ambrose
A hanging DDT off the barricade nearly notched Orton a count-out win, but it was a well-timed RKO that finally put Ambrose down. For now, at least.
Alberto Del Rio def. Dolph Ziggler to become No. 1 Contender to the United States Championship
Fandango distracted the former World Heavyweight Champion right as Dolph hit a Famouser to stun Del Rio by gyrating atop the announce table, allowing The Essence of Excellence to superkick Ziggler into defeat.
U.S. Champion Sheamus def. Damien Sandow
The match did not last quite long as Sheamus easily nailed Sandow with the Brogue Kick.
Chris Jericho def. The Miz
Even though Miz rebounded to lock in the Figure-Four Leglock, Jericho threw The Awesome One off his game with one final shot to the moneymaker and a Walls of Jericho for a tapout victory.
Kofi Kingston def. Cesaro
Kingston came out strong and swinging and was met with unmitigated brutality by The King of Swing. Thankfully, Kofi's trusty sunset flip came through for a second time, pinning Cesaro in the nick of time.
