WWE RAW Results (5/25/15) – Dean Ambrose ‘Arrested’, More!

Event: WWE Monday Night RAW
Airdate: Monday, May 25th, 2015 (USA Network)
Location: The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY
Results by Matt Boone

“Yes, sir, we promised you a great main event…”

The Authority, Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns Kick Off RAW

This week’s show opens up with a lengthy Memorial Day video package. After that, we shoot live inside the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, where we hear a loud “U.S.A.!” chant. Eden then asks us to stand in silence for those who have defended our country. They do a ten bell salute.

Following the holiday stuff, we shoot to the regular RAW opening video. From there, “King of Kings” plays and out comes The Authority — Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Kane, Seth Rollins and J&J Security. As they make their way to the ring, on commentary, Michael Cole talks about The Authority having a beef with Dean Ambrose.

As the guys make their way to the ring, we see highlights of Dean Ambrose forcing Stephanie McMahon to give him a title shot. Once the crew makes their way into the ring, Rollins immediately starts complaining about the situation.

Rollins mentions that Ambrose forced The Authority’s hand last week. He tells them that they could take the title shot away from him and they could even fire him. Rollins says they could have done that, but Rollins asked them not to.

As Triple H talks about how all Ambrose needs to do to make the title match official is sign the contract, Ambrose’s theme hits. Out he comes. The fans immediately break out into loud “Ambrose! Ambrose!” chants.

After a big Justin Bieber speech, Rollins rants about how Ambrose is a cockroach and dares him to come to the ring and simply sign the contract. Ambrose drops the mic and makes his way to the ring.

As soon as Ambrose makes his way to ringside, Roman Reigns’ theme hits and out he comes through the crowd as usual.

Ambrose and Reigns remain outside the ring as Stephanie informs Dean that he has until the end of the night to sign the contract and make his Elimination Chamber title match official. She says for now, however, she’s going to make a main event. It will be Kane & Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns. She informs us that the match will take place right now. We head to our first commercial break of the evening.

Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins & Kane

When we return from the break, all four guys are inside the ring and our “main event” — otherwise known as the opening match of the evening — is officially underway. Kane and Reigns go at it with Reigns knocking Kane to the corner.

“The Big Red Machine” battles back and goes for a suplex but Reigns counters with one of his own. Ambrose tags in for some double teaming. Ambrose goes to work on the arm but Kane pushes him to the corner and Rollins comes in. Ambrose kicks Rollins and tags in Reigns for a double team clothesline. Reigns takes Rollins down with a headlock now. They end up on the floor and Rollins takes control off a distraction when Kane and J&J get involved. Kane rolls Reigns back in and Rollins covers for 2. Rollins keeps Reigns grounded but fans chant for Ambrose.

Ambrose finally gets a tag and unloads on Rollins. Ambrose with a bulldog and a clothesline over the top. Ambrose runs the ropes and dives out onto Rollins. Kane comes over but Reigns rocks him. We go to commercial with Reigns and Ambrose standing tall in the ring. Back from the break and they still have Ambrose down.

“The Lunatic Fringe” eventually hits a huge clothesline on Rollins and Reigns tags in as Kane does. Reigns unloads and hits clotheslines in the corner. He knocks Mercury off the apron. Noble takes a Superman punch. Kane drops Reigns with a big boot. Kane calls for a chokeslam but Reigns blocks it with elbows.

Kane with a big right hand. Ambrose tags himself in as Reigns hits a Superman punch on Kane. Ambrose with the top rope elbow drop for a 2 count as Rollins breaks the pin. Rollins tags in and springboards with a knee to Ambrose’s face for a 2 count. Rollins blocks Dirty Deeds. Ambrose comes back but misses the big clothesline. They trade holds and Ambrose pins Rollins with a back slide.

Winners: Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns

Backstage: Renee Young Interviews Dean Ambrose

Backstage, Renee Young is with Dean Ambrose. Ambrose talks a bit until J&J Security walks up and gets in his face. Ambrose smacks Noble and starts fighting both guys until he accidentally knocks a camera man down and seems worried about that.

Rusev vs. R-Truth

We go back to the ring where Rusev makes his way out by himself, carrying a big Russian flag. As he makes his way to the ring, we head to a commercial break.

When we return from the break, we see the cast of Entourage coming out of a limosine. We return back to the ring where we see higlights of Rusev and Lana’s recent issues.

Finally, Rusev’s opponent — R-Truth — makes his way to the ring. The bell rings and here we go.

It doesn’t take long before Rusev is dominating the action. In fact, “The Bulgarian Brute” wastes no time, getting Truth down and immediately applying The Accolade to him, forcing the submission and the tap out.

Winner: Rusev

Rusev, Lana & Dolph Ziggler Segment

After the match, Rusev gets on the microphone and demands that Lana comes to the ring. He says “we need to talk” and even says “please” when asking her to come out. On that note, we head to a commercial break.

When we return from the break, Rusev is still in the ring asking for Lana to come out. Finally, Lana’s music hits and out she comes to the ring. Lana says he asked her to come and now she’s waiting to hear what he has to say. Rusev says he knows Lana cares about him no matter what has happened. Rusev says he knows Lana wants to crush America and the American spirit just as bad as he does.

The fans boo and start a “U.S.A.” chant. Rusev asks Lana to take his hand and all will be forgotten. Fans chant “no” as Rusev tries to convince her. They finally hug and Lana doesn’t look so sure. They raise their arms and fans boo. Rusev wants Lana to say three words — “I Was Wrong.”

Lana doesn’t seem to want to say these words and looks upset and turns to walk out of the ring. Rusev yells for her to come back and admit everything was her fault, then everything will be back to normal. Lana says she was not wrong, Rusev did say he quits at Payback. Rusev yells that she’s a liar and he never quits. He says she needs to know her place. Rusev says he owns Lana and tells her to get back here. Lana just looks at him from the apron but comes back into the ring. Lana says no, Rusev is a liar and a quitter. She says he’s so cowardly he can’t take responsibility for his own actions.

Lana says she belongs to no one. She says she’s no longer Rusev’s victim. Lana says he’s never going to listen to Rusev’s caveman crap again, drops the mic and walks off as fans pop. Rusev throws a fit and out comes Dolph Ziggler to meet Lana on the stage. Rusev watches on as Lana and Ziggler start making out again, much like last week. Rusev goes nuts in the ring.

Backstage: Dean Ambrose Gets Arrested

Backstage, we see Triple H, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose, when the camera man that Ambrose accidentally knocked down shows up with two off-duty police officers. The camera man says to the officers what happened, and The Authority asks if he wants to press charges. Ultimately, he says he does. The officers put Ambrose in handcuffs and takes him away.

Bad News Barrett vs. Ryback

Both guys make their way to the ring and our next match here on RAW is now officially underway. As soon as the bell sounds, Ryback hits a Thesz Press on the King and immediately goes to work on him.

King Barrett gets up but Ryback nails a big scoop slam. Ryback readies for a Meathook as fans chant “feed me more” but Barrett rolls to the floor. Ryback follows and Barrett kicks his taped ribs. Barrett sends Ryback into the barrier. Barrett brings it back in and wails away on Ryback as he lays over the top turnbuckle. Barrett with a big knee to the ribs for a 2 count. Barrett keeps control and nails an elbow from the second rope for a 2 count. Barrett with knees to the back now. More back and forth action and Barrett pulls Ryback off the second rope and nails Winds of Change for a near fall.

Bad News sets up for the Bull Hammer Elbow but Ryback avoids it and hits a spinebuster. Ryback follows that up by hitting Barrett with his Shellshock finisher for the 1-2-3.

Winner: Ryback

Stardust vs. Neville

When we return from commercial, Stardust makes his way out to the ring. Out next is his opponent for tonight, Neville. The bell rings and here we go.

Both guys trade shots and moves early on until Stardust takes out the “injured knee” of Neville. Stardust works the knee as Bo Dallas makes his way out and watches on from ringside.

Stardust continues to control the action until Neville knocks him off the top rope and takes over the offense. Neville eventually hits his “Red Arrow” finisher for the 1-2-3.

After the match, Bo Dallas gets in the ring and tells Neville all he has to do is “Bo-Lieve.” This leads to Dallas taking out the injured leg of Neville.

Backstage: Entourage Cast & The Authority

Backstage, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are gloating about Dean Ambrose getting arrested when the cast of the movie “Entourage” walks in. The guys say some general comments until “Turtle” goes too far, talking about Ronda Rousey nearly breaking Stephanie’s arm at WrestleMania. Steph tells them they’re room is two doors down, basically asking them to leave, all-the-while HHH looks pissed. We head to a break.

Backstage: Entourage Cast, Divas & Zack Ryder

Backstage, the Entourage cast is kissing up to the Divas. Kevin Connolly of the cast has some kind of idea involving Zack Ryder, so the cast goes into a room alone with him.

Backstage: Lana & Dolph Ziggler

Backstage, we see Lana and Dolph Ziggler together. They are all smiles. Ziggler eventually walks off to handle business as Lana stands still and smiles, watching him walk away.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Sheamus

Dolph Ziggler comes out and we head to a break. When we return from the break, after a quick Money In The Bank video package, out comes “The Celtic Warrior” Sheamus.

They go to the corner and start fighting but Sheamus knocks Ziggler down and works him into another corner. Sheamus drops Ziggler and stomps away as fans boo. Ziggler with a kick to the shoulder but Sheamus comes right back and runs over him. Sheamus drops knees and rakes at Ziggler’s face. Sheamus keeps Ziggler grounded with a headlock now. Ziggler tries to make a comeback but Sheamus drops him again.

Sheamus stands tall over Dolph and talks some smack before going back to work on him. Sheamus tosses Ziggler to the floor. They come back in and go back and forth. Ziggler hits a dropkick and sends them both over the top rope. Sheamus catches him on the floor and hits a big slam. Lana comes out to the stage and watches as Sheamus brings it back in the ring and we go to commercial.

When we return from the commercial, Sheamus blasts Ziggler with an Irish Curse backbreaker for a 2 count. Sheamus talks trash as Lana looks on from the stage. Sheamus keeps control until Ziggler finally gets some momentum going. Ziggler nails a crossbody from the top and the Fame-asser for a 2 count. Ziggler blocks White Noise and a Brogue, sending Sheamus into the ring post. Ziggler with a big kick for a close 2 count. Rusev comes walking past Lana and runs to the ring. Ziggler superkicks him on the apron but turns around to a Brogue from Sheamus for the win

Winner: Sheamus

After The Match: More Rusev & Lana Drama

After the match, Rusev attacks Ziggler and locks him in the Accolade. Lana watches on from outside the ring. Rusev yells at Lana, “Kiss him now!” We head to a break.

WWE United States Championship
– John Cena (c) vs. Zack Ryder

When we return from the break, John Cena makes his way to the ring. Cena talks about the fans chants and brings up Kevin Owens’ actions on last week’s RAW.

Eventually, the Entourage cast comes out and introduces Zack Ryder as Cena’s “U.S. Open Challenge” opponent for tonight. We head to another commercial break.

We’re back from the break and we hear chants for Cena and Ryder. The Entourage cast is at ringside to watch the action unfold.

Cena slams Ryder into the corner and runs in with an elbow. Cena whips Ryder into another corner but Ryder gets his knees up. Ryder with a missile dropkick and a forearm in the corner.

Ryder goes for the Broski Boot but Cena gets up and hits shoulder tackles. Cena with the big slam. He calls for an Attitude Adjustment as fans boo. Drama gets in the ring but backs off and is pulled to safety. Ryder rolls Cena up for 2. Cena comes back but Ryder slams him on his face for a near fall. Ryder nails the Broski Boot and gets another close near fall. Ryder nails the Rough Ryder for another close pin attempt. Finally, Cena hits the Attitude Adjustment for the 1-2-3.

Winner and STILL WWE United States Champion: John Cena

After The Match: Kevin Owens Attacks

After the match, the Entourage cast celebrates with Cena in the ring until out of nowhere, NXT Champion Kevin Owens blasts Cena. Owens hits Cena with his finisher and then stomps on the U.S. title again.

Backstage: The Authority Reacts

Backstage, Triple H, Stephanie McMahon and Seth Rollins reveal that they watched what just happened. Steph says Owens is so impressive that it’s almost scary.

Tamina Snuka vs. Paige

We head to a commercial break and when we return, The Bella Twins are at ringside for commentary, while Paige and Tamina Snuka are in the ring ready for the next match of the evening.

Paige dominates the action while the Bella Twins basically ignore her on commentary. This continues until Paige gets Tamina out on the floor. Naomi hits a cheap shot on Paige, allowing Tamina to score the pin.

Winner: Tamina Snuka

The New Day vs. Cesaro & Tyson Kidd, Los Matadores, The Ascension, The Prime Time Players & The Lucha Dragons

As soon as the Divas match is over, we hear Big E. babbling about The New Day. With that said, the trio comes out clapping and make their way to the ring. On that note, we head to a commercial break.

When we return from the break, The New Day is inside the ring cutting a promo on the fans. They also complain about having to defend the tag-titles inside the Elimination Chamber this Sunday.

With that said, Kane’s music hits and out he comes. He says up next will be a big tag-team cluster match, with The New Day vs. Cesaro & Tyson Kidd vs. Los Matadores vs. The Ascension vs. The Prime Time Players vs. The Lucha Dragons in a ten-on-three match. We head to a break.

Obviously The New Day are already in the ring. Out next comes The Prime Time Players. After them, Los Matadores make their way out. The Ascension comes out and then the Lucha Dragons come out. On that note, we head to a commercial.

When we return from the break, the action is already underway and within seconds, the match is over. That didn’t last long at all, especially considering how many people were involved in the match.

Main Event Segment

We’re back from the break and it’s time for our main event segment. The Authority makes their way to the ring. Rollins, HHH and Steph all take turns talking, and they inform the fans that Dean Ambrose ruined his chance at a title shot this Sunday.

With that said, as they continue talking, Roman Reigns’ theme hits and out he comes. Eventually, the numbers game is too much for Reigns, however we eventually hear a police siren and out comes Ambrose.

Ambrose makes his way out and while he has some trouble, he eventually cleans house of all of The Authority members. Reigns ends up helping him and much like the recent pay-per-view, we watch as Ambrose and Reigns work together as a team, somewhat like the old Shield days — minus Seth Rollins.

The Elimination Chamber “go-home” edition of RAW ends with Ambrose and Reigns in the ring staring down Triple H and Stephanie McMahon on the ramp. Ambrose signs the contract to face Rollins this Sunday — so the match is official.