The show opened with a tribute video to William “Paul Bearer” Moody.
The Undertaker came to the ring. A urn was in the middle of the ring. The Undertaker walked around the urn then dropped to one knee in front of the urn paid his respect to Paul Bearer with the Paul Bearer graphics on the big screen which included his picture, name & year of birth & death(1954-2013). CM Punk came out & interrupted. Punk said he came out here to extend his heartfelt condolences to The Undertaker for his loss… at WrestleMania. Punk said in 4 weeks Undertaker is going to be 20-1. Punk said in 50 years people’s grandchildren will be asking where they was when CM Punk beat the streak.
During the commercial break Kane came out & grabbed Punk by the throat & attempted to choke slam Punk off the stage but Punk escaped. Back live an angry Kane went looking for Punk in the back.
Big Show vs Seth Rollins of The Shield: Big Show won by DQ when Rollins charged Big Show but Big Show sent him flying over the ropes out to the floor into Dean Ambrose. Big Show went outside & sent Roman Reigns into the barrier & Rollins & Ambrose attacked Big Show from behind & beat him down causing the DQ. The Shield laid out Big Show with a triple powerbomb. The Shield stood over Big Show.
Backstage CM Punk approached Vickie Guerrero & Brad Maddox. Punk asked Vickie do put a lid on the Kane situation. Punk said said The Undertaker doesn’t need his little brother fighting his battles. Vickie told Punk that he disrespected the memory of Paul Bearer & may God have mercy on his soul at WrestleMania. Vickie said tonight Punk will have to ask Kane for mercy because Punk will face Kane in a No DQ match. Punk stormed off.
Tribute videos remembering Paul Bearer’s WWE career was showed throughout the night.
Daniel Bryan vs Dolph Ziggler: Ziggler got the win with some help from AJ & Big E Langston. After the match AJ gave Langston a look & Langston attacked Bryan & dropped him with his finisher.
Tensai vs Fandango: Tensai told Fandango to get his butt out here. Fandango came out & said Tensai mispronounced his name & that Tensai is a disgrace to the world of dance. Fandango called Brodus Clay & Tensai a abomination & said he will come to the ring when they get his name right. Fandango wanted Naomi to say his name. Fandango said she is the only one of them with rhythm & she is better than all of this. Tensai grabbed the mic from Naomi before she could say Fandango’s name & called for Fandango to get in the ring. Fandango once again refused to wrestle.
Team Rhodes Scholars vs New Age Outlaws: Team Rhodes Scholars mocked the New Age Outlaws before New Age Outlaws came to the ring. New Age Outlaws came to the ring & Road Dogg said very clever ladies & now let us show you how it’s done. New Age Outlaws did their thing. During the match Brock Lesnar with Paul Heyman interrupted & came to the ring & laid out the New Age Outlaws with a pair of F5’s. Heyman said Triple H wants Brock to know that the game is on. Heyman said Brock doesn’t play games, Lesnar hurts people. Heyman talked about how Lesnar hurt Shawn Michaels & Mr. McMahon & laying out New Age Outlaws tonight. Heyman said Lesnar will fight Triple H at WrestleMania but only if they get to name the stipulation. Heyman said Lesnar wont name the stipulation until after Triple H signs the contract. Heyman kneeled down over New Age Outlaws & said if you ain’t down with that I got 2 words for you…. Brock Lesnar.
Kofi Kingston vs Mark Henry: Henry got the win.
Backstage Cody Rhodes was talking to Kaitlyn & was about to ask her something when Damien Sandow interrupted & brought in the Bella Twins. Kaitlyn said she thought they got fired. The Bella Twins said they’re back & that the sorry Diva division has never needed them more & neither has the boys. Vickie came up & said since Rhodes Scholars match got cut short she is putting then in another match tonight against Randy Orton & Sheamus.
Ryback vs Heath Slater: Mark Henry came out & watched the match. Ryback got the win. After the match Drew McIntyre attacked Ryback & Ryback laid him out with the Shell Shocked. Henry came to the ring & delivered a World’s Strongest Slam to McIntyre. Ryback then gave McIntyre another Shell Shocked & Henry gave him another World’s Strongest Slam. Ryback & Henry exchange words & stared each other down. Ryback started a “feed me more” chant.
Antonio Cesrao vs Alberto Del Rio: Del Rio got the win.
Backstage Josh Mathews with Kane. Mathews said to Kane that tonight must be troubling for you. Kane was holding a urn. Kane didn’t say anything & walked away.
Randy Orton & Sheamus vs Team Rhodes Scholars: Orton & Sheamus got the win.
During the commercial break The Shield attacked Orton & Sheamus.
The Highlight Reel with Chris Jericho: Jericho said welcome to Raw Is Jericho. Jericho’s guest was The Miz. He showed a clip of The Miz’s movie The Marine 3. Jericho told The Miz that he has a hit movie & congratulated him. Wade Barrett interrupted & came out & talked about his movie & showed a clip of Dead Man Down. Barrett said now that’s a movie. Barrett said he has rejected several offers because he is too busy being the Intercontinental Champion. The Miz said really & talked about how Barrett hasn’t won to many matches lately. Jericho got in Barrett’s face & said he is a 9 time Intercontinental Champion & that maybe he will make it 10. Brad Maddox came out & told them to chill. Maddox said that Barrett will defend his title next week against the winner of tonight’s match between Jericho & The Miz. Maddox couldn’t think of Barrett’s name & called for the ring to be cleared of the Jericho’s Highlight Reel set set which wasn’t even there. Michael Cole & Jerry Lawler commented on how awful Maddox was.
#1 Contender Match for the Intercontinental Championship: Chris Jericho vs The Miz: During the match Wade Barrett did commentary. Jericho threw The Miz into Barrett & Barrett attacked them causing a DQ. The Miz hit Barrett with a Skull Crushing Finally & Jericho hit Barrett with a Codebreaker.
A video was showed of Alberto Del Rio & Ricardo Rodriguez mocking the video from Zeb Colter & Jack Swagger.
Sin Cara vs Jack Swagger: Zeb Colter before the match talked about Sin Cara not speaking English & said Sin Cara jumps around the ring like a Mexican jumping bean. Colter called Sin Cara a thief talked about Mexican’s crossing our border. Colter said Del Rio made him aware of things that need to be changed. Swagger talked about how he is going to beat Del Rio for the World Title at WrestleMania. We The People. Swagger got the win. Swagger wouldn’t let go of the Patriot Lock & Del Rio came to the rescue. Del Rio put Swagger in the Cross Arm Breaker but Colter pulled Swagger out of the ring to safety.
No DQ Match: CM Punk vs Kane: Kane came to the ring with a urn & placed it on a table at ringside. During the match The Undertaker’s bell’s tolled distracting Punk. Kane choked Slammed Punk & got the win. After the match The Undertaker came out to the stage & The Undertaker & kane dropped to one knee & paid tribute to Paul Bearer. Punk attacked Kane from behind with the urn. The Undertaker came to the ring & Punk retreated with the urn. Punk mocked The Undertake from the stage. The Undertaker gave Punk the thumb slice across the throat gesture.
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