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Intercontinental Champion Big E Langston will defend his title against Fandango.

Ring in 2014 with WWE’s 7-foot, 450-lb New Year’s “baby” Big Show. What will unfold when The World’s Largest Athlete dons a diaper to say goodbye to 2013?

Batista is returning to WWE on January 20th edition of Raw. What might The Authority & other Superstars  have to say about his imminent return?

Will John Cena make a bid for a rematch with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton? What’s next for the 14-time World Champ?

What is The Authority planning for 2014? They are willing to put the WWE World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton to the test. With high expectations for The Viper, will they also look to test the mettle of Divas Champion AJ Lee, Intercontinental champion Big E Langston & WWE Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Goldust?

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The Battle for Christmas: “Good Santa” Mark Henry VS “Bad Santa” Damien Sandow.

Randy Orton took the easy way out last week in a match with Daniel Bryan by low-blowing him to end the match with a disqualification. Is it possible that The Authority have a lump of coal in store for Orton or is having the WWE World Heavyweight Championship itself enough of a gift?

Are The Wyatt Family looking to wipe Daniel Bryan out for good?

Who does The Shield have their sights set on next?

The WWE Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Goldust has had some defeats in the last few weeks, so they are hungry for a big win. Will they get one in their stockings this week?

RAW Recap

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The entire WWE roster was on the stage & The Authority was in the ring. Stephanie McMahon welcomed everyone to this historical edition of Raw. Triple H talked about the unification of the WWE Championship & the World Heavyweight Championship. Triple introduced the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton to the ring. Orton came out with both title belts, he paused on his way to the ring on the stage by John Cena & Daniel Bryan. Orton said something about the fans not having faith in him in winning last night at TLC. Orton said he is better than everybody & he is the most powerful person in the ring. Cena called Orton an idiot. Cena mentioned the handcuffs that Orton used to cuff him to the ropes last night at TLC. Cena congratulated Orton. Cena told Orton to put up or shut up. Orton said Cena is not getting a rematch tonight. Cena said he wasn’t talking about himself. Cena said he was talking about Orton facing Daniel Bryan tonight for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Orton said he doesn’t have to listen to anybody. Stephanie said except us. Orton said said Cena is out of line & a Tile match tonight against Bryan can’t be what’s best for business. Triple H saud Bryan doesn’t deserve a Title match. Stephanie mentioned that the fans voted Bryan the WWE Superstar of the Year. Triple H said they listen to the WWE Universe & made the match of Randy Orton VS Daniel Bryan for tonight’s main event.

Fans voted on WWE.com earlier today for Cody Rhodes & Goldust’s opponent’s. The choices were Big Show & Rey Mysterio or Ryback & Curtis Axel or The Real Americans.

Cody Rhodes & Goldust VS Rey Mysterio & Big Show: Big Show knocked out Goldust & Mysterio Dropped the Dime off the shoulders of Big Show onto Goldust. Mysterio & Big Show got the win. After the match, Mysterio & Big Show, helped Goldust up to his feet.

Fans get to chose CM Punk’s tag team partners for his match VS The Shield via the WWE App. The choices are The Usos or Los Matadores or Prime Time Players.

Bad News Barrett at his podium at ringside, He mentioned the lottery & said the bad news is no of the fans will be fortunate enough to win.

The Authority & Kane backstage, Orton burst in mad about having to face Bryan tonight. Stephanie said they value Orton as the Champion & as a friend. She said being the WWE World Heavyweight Champion is double the work & that there is more to being the champion than meets the eye. Triple H said Orton is now the man & he has to show why he is the Champion every night. Triple told Orton that they got his back.

Fandango VS Dolph Ziggler: Ziggler got the win.

The Real Americans VS Big E Langston & Mark Henry: Big E & Henry got the win.

Ryback & Curtis Axel VS Tons of Funk: R-Truth & Xavier Woods did commentary during the match. Brodus Clay refused a tag from Tensai. Ryback hit Tensai with Shell Shocked. Ryback & Axel got the win. After the match, Brodus attacked Tensai with a couple of big splashes. R-Truth & Xavier went into the ring & hit Brodus with a double dropkick. Brodus rolled out of the ring & said they are a bunch of haters & he is the main event player & to stay out of his business. R-Truth & Xavier invited The Funkadactyls in the ring to dance with them. The Funkadactyls danced with R-Truth & Xavier in the ring.

CM Punk came to the ring. Punk talked about beating The Shield at TLC. Punk said a certain somebody is trying to sweep him under the rug. Punk said he doesn’t do well with authority. He talked about slugging Triple H last week. Punk called out Triple H. Shawn Michaels came out instead. Punk said he is waiting when Triple H wants to talk. HBK said Punk has to get over his obsession with The Authority & his issue should be with him for super kicking him last week. Punk said he is going to let it slide. Punk said his 15 year old self was stoked that HBK kicked him in the face but if HBK kicks him again he will kick back. HBK said he always liked Punk & it pained him more than it pained Punk when he kicked him last week. HBK introduced Punk’s opponents The Shield.

Jerry Lawler announced that the fans chose The Usos as CM Punk’s partners.

The Shield VS CM Punk & The Usos: The Shield got the win.

The Wyatt Family appeared on the big screen. Bray Wyatt said “you always told me that the war that will bring down the machine will be a long & daunting process. You were right, you’re always right.” Wyatt called Daniel Bryan a coward. Wyatt said “I held him in my arm the same way you did for me.” Wyatt said he offered Bryan a way out of this Hell & told him he could take the pain away. Wyatt said “I am sorry for ever doubting you Abigail, I understand now what you expect from me, I understand what we must do.” Wyatt said “if Daniel Bryan refuses to walk with the reapers,” Luke Harper said “then he will burn with the saints.” The camera pans down & reveals they were talking to an empty rocking chair.

Natalya & The Bella Twins VS AJ Lee, Tamina Snuka & Alicia Fox: AJ, Tamina & Alicia got the win.

Renee Young in the back with Randy Orton. Orton talked about having to face Daniel Bryan. Orton said what’s best for business is if everybody kisses his *ss.

Daniel Bryan VS Randy Orton: Orton hit Bryan with a low blow & got disqualified. Bryan won by DQ. After the match, John Cena came down & went after Orton. Cena tossed Orton out of the ring & checked on Bryan. Orton came back in & nailed Cena with an RKO. Orton stood in the ring with the title belts held high.

Because of the Holidays, I wont be doing a RAW Recap for the next couple of weeks.

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At TLC, Daniel Bryan was unable to overcome The Wyatt Family. Will Bray Wyatt continue his quest of getting Bryan to join his flock?

Who will be next to test the brotherly bond of the WWE Tag Team Champions, Cody Rhodes & Goldust?

Is Roman Reigns, The Shield’s weak link? Reigns mistakenly speared his own partner, Dean Ambrose, which allowed CM Punk to get the pinfall at TLC. Has Punk uncovered the code to beating The Shield?

Perhaps no one is riding a bigger wave of momentum into 2014 than the Intercontinental champion, Big E Langston. Matching his might seems almost implausible.

Randy Orton emerged from TLC the Champion of Champions. Although The Authority, including Mr. McMahon himself, emerged & showed their respect to the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion, how long will it take before they decide it’s time to put him to the test?

Alberto Del Rio Suffered A Concussion On Raw

WWE’s website is reporting that Alberto Del Rio suffered a concussion last night on Raw during his match with Sin Cara. It was determined he suffered the concussion as a result of a top-rope sunset flip powerbomb. Del Rio will be evaluated today & won’t return to action until he has been cleared.

Is WWE Preparing For Hulk Hogan Return?

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Bryan Alvarez of F4online.com was in attendance at last nights Raw & noted that during the commercial breaks many Hulk Hogan videos were shown. WWE may be hyping a Hogan return.

RAW Recap: Slammy Awards Edition

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Daniel Bryan VS Fandango: Bryan got the win. After the match, Bray Wyatt appeared on the big screen. Wyatt said Bryan is testing his patience. Wyatt said he promises he will prove Bryan is a monster like him. Wyatt asked Bryan to join his family. Bryan in the ring, lead fans in a chant of No!

Slammy Awards host Jerry “The King” Lawler & Booker T welcomed everyone to The Slammy Awards.

The New Age Outlaws presented LOL Moment of the Year: The nominees were announced. Winner – The Rock Concert. Vickie Guerrero came out & accepted the award for The Rock.

Santino Marella VS Damien Sandow: Big E Langston did commentary during the match. Sandow got the win. After the match, Big E came in the ring & got in Sandow’s face holding the Intercontinental Championship belt up.

The Shield presented Double Cross of the Year: Nominees was announced. Winner – Shawn Michaels double cross on Daniel Bryan. HBK came out & accepted the award. He talked about how he has doubled cross a lot of people over the years.

Kofi Kingston VS The Miz: Miz tried to walk away from the match. Kofi went after Miz & brought him back into the ring. Miz got the win. After the match Kofi laid out Miz with Trouble In Paradise.

Eve Torres presented Diva of the Year: The Nominees – The Bella Twins, The Funkadactyls, Kaitlyn, Natalya, Eva Marie & AJ Lee. Winner – The Bella Twins. The Bella’s came out & accepted the award.

8 Man Tag Match: Rey Mysterio, Big Show, Cody Rhodes & Goldust VS Ryback, Curtis Axel & The Real Americans: Mysterio, Big Show, Cody & Goldust got the win.

Lawler & Booker T introduced Shawn Michaels to present Superstar of the Year.

Shawn Michaels presented Superstar of the Year: Nominees – Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, Big Show, Daniel Bryan, Randy Orton & John Cena. Winner – Daniel Bryan. Bryan accepted the award. Bryan & HBK stared at each other before HBK finally let go of The Slammy. Bryan said he would be WWE Champion if it weren’t for HBK. Bryan said 2014 is going to be even better.

Sin Cara VS Alberto Del Rio: Sin Cara got the win.

Prime Time Players presented Fan Participant Award: Nominees was announced. Winner – Daniel Bryan Yes! Yes! Yes! Bryan accepted the award, he said Yes! Yes! Yes!

Brodus Clay VS Xavier Woods: Brodus got the win. After the match Brodus assaulted Xavier. R-Truth & Tensai pulled Brodus off of Xavier. Tensai yelled at Brodus, asking him what he was doing. Brodus left by himself, he said it’s all about him now.

The Miz presented Insult of the Year: Nominees – AJ Lee, Zeb Colter, Paul Heyman & Stephanie McMahon. Winner – Stephanie McMahon. Stephanie came out & accepted the award.

CM Punk VS Dean Ambrose: Punk was at on the floor. Ambrose distracted the ref, Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns taunt Punk. Ambrose came out to the floor & argued with Rollins & Reigns apparently about not hitting Punk. Rollins & Reigns walk away fro ringside. Punk hit Ambrose with the GTS & got the win. After the match, Reigns came back to the ring & speared Punk.

Footage was showed of former WWE & World Heavyweight Champions.

Lawler & Booker T introduced Mick Foley to present Extreme Moment of the Year.

Mick Foley presented Extreme Moment of the Year: Nominees was announced. Winner – CM Punk getting revenge on Paul Heyman at Hell In A Cell. Punk accepted the award.

The Usos VS Erick Rowan & Luke Harper: Rowan & Harper got the win.

Lawler & Booker T introduced Bret ” The Hitman” Hart to present Match of the Year.

Bret “The Hitman” Hart presented Match of the Year: Nominees – The Undertaker VS CM Punk at WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes & Goldust VS The Shield at Battleground, Triple H VS Brock Lesnar: Steel Cage Match at Extreme Rules, & The Rock VS John Cena: WWE Championship at WrestleMania. Winner – Cena VS The Rock. Cena accepted the award.

Natalya VS Tamina Snuka: AJ Lee got involved in the match. AJ got knocked off the apron to the floor. Natalya won by submission with the Sharpshooter.

The Authority – Triple H & Stephanie McMahon came to the ring for the Championship Ascension Ceremony.

Championship Ascension Ceremony: Triple H & Stephanie in the ring with several former WWE & World Heavyweight Champions. Triple H talked about the dedication & sacrifice it takes to be Champion. Fans chanted Daniel Bryan & Yes! Yes! Yes! Triple talked about Sunday’s Champion VS Champion TLC match. Triple H introduced WWE Champion Randy Orton to the ring. Stephanie introduced World Heavyweight Champion John Cena to the ring. Orton & Cena handed their Titles to Triple H & Stephanie. Orton said Cena doesn’t have that ruthless aggression anymore because he didn’t put him in the hospital last week when he had the chance. Orton said he is the greatest WWE Superstar ever. Orton said Sunday at TLC everything Cena has worked for will come crashing down around him. Cena stood by Daniel Bryan & asked him some questions including if he had to work. Cena said Orton has been given everything in WWE & he hides behind Triple H & Stephanie. Cena said Orton always has excuses & is selfish. Cena said his business card reads, you want some come get some. Cena said if he wins Sunday he will look forward to the rematch. Cena said Sunday will be physical & brutal & he will be at his best & he hopes Orton is too because after Sunday nobody wants to deal with another Orton excuse. Cena wished Orton good luck & said Orton is going to need it. Cena & Orton shook hands as the Titles were raised above the ring. Orton punched Cena & they brawled & had to be pulled apart. Orton hit CM Punk & Punk went after Orton. Triple grabbed Punk & tossed him off of Orton hard to the mat. Triple H yelled at Orton & Punk decked Triple H. HBK took out Punk with Sweet Chin Music. Bryan took down HBK with a running knee. Orton went for an RKO on Bryan but Bryan blocked it shoving Orton which knocked him into Stephanie knocking her down. Triple H was mad & nailed Orton with a Pedigree. Cena, Kane & Triple H helped Stephanie up to her feet. Orton came to & looked up at Cena standing with Stephanie, Triple H & Kane.

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Tonight is The Slammy Awards & it’s the last Raw before the TLC pay-per-view.

Wade Barrett has made his return as Bad News Barrett. It’s only a matter of time before he delivers some bad news to unlucky Superstars in the ring. Who will be the first to feel his renewed wrath in the ring?

Looks like Bray Wyatt isn’t so much interested in destroying Daniel Bryan in TLC’s 3-on-1 Handicap Match as he is in absorbing Bryan into his family. Is Wyatt’s invitation for Bryan to join The Wyatt Family legit?

Can AJ Lee bounce back & find her killer instinct again in time before her Title defense against Natalya at TLC? Or has the clock finally run out on AJ’s time as Divas Champion?

AT TLC, there will be one unified, undisputed Champion of Champions. Will it be John Cena or Randy Orton? Given Orton’s attitude of late, is The Authority still 100% behind Orton? Who will come out smiling headed into TLC?