Raw Five-Point Preview: July 21, 2014

Raw Five-Point Preview: July 21, 2014

Less than 24 hours after all of the bombastic action of WWE Battleground, John Cena is still your WWE World Heavyweight Champion, although WWE COO Triple H has already set the wheels in motion for Cena's title defense at SummerSlam. With special guest star Flo Rida joining in the festivities tonight on Raw, what else can the WWE Universe look forward to, and what blockbuster bit of breaking news may determine the fate of WWE's most prestigious prize? WWE.com has some ideas about how Monday’s most exciting show is preparing to heat up Miami. 

New extremes for Ambrose and Rollins?

Raw Five-Point Preview: July 21, 2014

Seth Rollins didn’t earn his victory over Dean Ambrose at WWE Battleground —The Lunatic Fringe was ejected from the building after ambushing Mr. Money in the Bank backstage— but he did earn his fair share of scrapes and bruises courtesy of his former “brother.” After Rollins was declared the victor via forfeit last night, Ambrose not only attacked his one-time ally to incite another pull-apart brawl, but launched a third strike from the trunk of Rollins’ own car!

View photos from this chaotic confrontation

Having failed to defeat Mr. Money in the Bank in an official WWE bout, Ambrose will no doubt be hungry for retribution against his Authority-aligned nemesis tonight in Miami. 

The Intercontinental Title goes ‘Hollywood’

Raw Five-Point Preview: July 21, 2014

Does this mean we have to be subjected to another obnoxious “letter” from this preening egotist? Regardless of how the WWE Universe feels about The Miz these days, The Awesome One has captured the Intercontinental Championship for an impressive third time, outlasting (and arguably outsmarting) some of WWE’s most elite Superstars in a massive Battle Royal at WWE Battleground.

View photos from the Battle Royal |  Dolph Ziggler sounds off

Given his tendency to boast since returning from the set of “The Marine 4: Moving Target,” one can only imagine how The Miz will commemorate his third Intercontinental Title reign. However, as the self-professed “A-Lister” ponders how to best pamper his “moneymaker” for his next close-up, he’d be wise to consider which Superstars will be eyeing his championship this week on Raw. 

Y2J: Buzzard beater

Raw Five-Point Preview: July 21, 2014

Despite his incredible accomplishments as one of the most prolific competitors in sports-entertainment history, Chris Jericho might have faced his most unusual challenge last night when he battled the ruthless Bray Wyatt at WWE Battleground. Following weeks of mind games that made even the charismatic Fozzy frontman uneasy, Y2J’s experience enabled him to prevail when he silenced “The Man of 1,000 Truths” with an incredible Codebreaker.

Check out exclusive photos from the match

Now that Jericho has defeated Wyatt — much to the delight of legions of Jerichoholics — how will The Eater of Worlds seek to spread his macabre  message? Is Wyatt done preying on “the best in the world at what he does”? 

Red, white and bruised

Raw Five-Point Preview: July 21, 2014

Resembling some bizarre, alternate ending to “Rocky IV,” the United States’ star-spangled hero, Jack Swagger, fell to “The Hero of the Russian Federation,” Rusev, at WWE Battleground, giving The Bulgarian Brute his most difficult battle before Swagger was counted out. After the match, Rusev continued to assert his dominance over his American foe when he locked an unconscious Swagger in the Accolade.

View photos of the international action

Even though Rusev’s victory over The Real American gave Lana some new fodder to proclaim Russia’s superiority over the United States, the American flag’s colors don’t run — and neither do Swagger and Zeb Colter. Will the patriots unleash their counter-attack on Raw? 

The Champ’s still here

John Cena comments on successfully defending his WWE World Heavyweight Championship

John Cena talks about his big Fatal 4-Way win at WWE Battleground.

If you witnessed the conclusion of Raw, you would have assumed that there’d be no way John Cena would be able to leave WWE Battleground with the WWE World Heavyweight Title. However, The Champ has made a career of defying expectations and beating the odds, so why stop now?

Despite The Authority’s  plans to pry the championship from Cena’s grasp in last night’s Fatal 4-Way Match, Cena defeated Roman Reigns and two Authority-aligned Superstars, Randy Orton and Kane. When Cena sealed a victory by using an Attitude Adjustment to send The Viper crashing onto The Devil’s Favorite Demon, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon had to be squirming in their seats wherever they were.

View photos of WWE Battleground’s Fatal 4-Way Match |  Reigns comments

In fact, WWE COO Triple H has already taken matters into his own hands, promising to name the SummerSlam challenger to Cena's title himself tonight on Raw. Who will The Game pick as his player? Don’t miss Raw this Monday at 8/7 CT on USA Network, and be sure to tune in to WWE Network for Raw Pre-Show at 7:30 ET and Backstage Pass immediately following the show!

WWE Shows Latest Results

View all Shows