Raw Results 02/02/15

Raw results from Denver, CO:

Triple H and Stephanie came to the ring to start the show, with a shot backstage of the rest of the locker room watching on a TV screen. The Authority talked about the “Rumble controversy,” but blamed The Rock for getting involved. Triple H said that’s partly his fault because people with a name think they can just come back and affect what happens. He said Sting got away with that at Survivor Series but it will stop at Fast Lane and that’s why he’s here tonight to speak. He said he wants Sting face-to-face in the ring at Fast Lane to settle things. 

Steph brought up how fans can see that on the WWE Network, then turned her attention to Roman Reigns questioning if he deserves a WWE Title Shot at WM31. Reigns came out to interrupt, eventually asking if his title shot is being taken away. Triple H says hell no, then he and Reigns get in each others’ faces. Steph gets in between them until Daniel Bryan comes out to interrupt. Bryan talked about being screwed out of things like this last year and how he never got his WWE Title rematch, so he is throwing his name into the hat for a shot at WrestleMania. HHH said he can see Bryan getting a shot at WM but - then Seth Rollins came out to interrupt before commercial break.

After break, Rollins was in ring and said Bryan would get eaten alive by Lesnar if he fought him. He also said Reigns didn’t deserve to win the Rumble because he had to use The Rock’s help. He said if anyone deserves the WM main event spot it’s the guy who stole the show in the Triple Threat match at the Rumble, Mr. Money..Reigns interrupted to threaten to knock Rollins out. Triple H got in between them to head off the fight then conversed in quiet with Steph briefly. He announced that Bryan vs. Rollins will compete tonight and the winner faces Reigns at Fast Lane. Whoever wins that Fast Lane match goes on to face Lesnar at WrestleMania for the title. Reigns says he’ll fight both Rollins and Bryan to get there. HHH tells him to stay in the ring. Big Show arrived out for an opening match.

Big Show defeated Roman Reigns via pinfall. Rollins was at ringside with J&J Security to watch. Late in this match, Reigns hit the Superman punch on Show. Joey Mercury was ringside and distracted the referee. Meanwhile, Rollins jumped up on the apron and hit Reigns from behind with the MITB case. Show was able to grab control and hit a chokeslam to get the win.

Backstage, Triple H and Stephanie commended each other on the win, saying that was all too easy. They brought up how they can’t contractually take away Reigns’ title shot at Mania, then shift gears to bring up HHH being on Stone Cold’s podcast tonight. HHH said he’ll be fine because he’ll just manipulate Austin like they do to everyone in the ring. Steph and HHH kiss to close the segment.

Curtis Axel came out to demand a title shot at WrestleMania because he was never eliminated from the Rumble but was sucker punched from behind and would’ve won otherwise. Dean Ambrose came out to interrupt, and he brawled with Axel, tossing him out of the ring. Ambrose talked about pinning Bad News Barrett two weeks ago so he needs a title shot. He says he’s going to Fast Lane to get that title. Axel came back in and hit Ambrose, but Dean turned the tables and hit Dirty Deeds. His music played on as he posed in the corner.

The Ascension defeated Stardust & Goldust via pinfall. Late in the match, Konnor and Goldust were legal. Goldust fought off Konnor and then hit Viktor on the apron. He fought them both off again, but this time Konnor hit a knee from behind to get control. The Ascension hit their Fall of Man finisher for the win. Post-match, Stardust got in the ring and yelled at Goldust for losing because his head wasn’t on straight. He leaves the ring without him.

John Cena came out to welcome back Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan and Ryback who he helped get their jobs back after Sting came out on Raw two weeks ago. They all came to the ring. Cena talked about these three being proof The Authority can be defeated. He says Rusev can be defeated too and he’s going to find out he’s not the past. Stephanie interrupted on the big screen. Ziggler tried to talk some trash, so Steph informed him he’s got a match vs. Bray Wyatt tonight. She booked Rowan vs. Rusev and Ryback against Luke Harper, next.

Ryback defeated Luke Harper via pinfall. Ryback went for the Meathook Clothesline late, but Harper hit a superkick instead. Ryback kicked out at 2. From there, he put Harper on his shoulders, but Harper countered for another 2 count. Ryback finished with the Meathook Clothesline followed by Shellshocked for the win.

Cesaro defeated Jimmy Uso via pinfall. Late in the match, Natalya and Tyson Kidd were at ringside with Cesaro warning Natalya to mind her own business as he tossed Jimmy back in the ring from the outside. Jimmy managed to gain control and hit the Rikishi splash in the corner. He went to the top for the big splash but Kidd got on the apron to cause a distraction. Jey went after Kidd and Jimmy went for the top rope splash. However, Cesaro caught him mid air with the uppercut to get the win. Post-match, Kidd hit a cheap shot in the ring on Jey. Natalya, Kidd and Cesaro left together celebrating.

Backstage The Miz and Damien Sandow were shown getting food when a man showed up asking for autographs. Miz tells him to get lost, but he says he’s there for Sandow’s autograph. Sandow signs for him, but Miz tears up the autographs and calls the guy a nerd. He yells at Sandow saying he made him who he is today when in the past he was just going out to the ring wearing silly costumes. He says Sandow is fired. Miz brought up his match against Sin Cara later tonight. He told Sandow he’s an assistant and to go assist before Miz stormed off.

Rowan approached Cena backstage to thank him for standing up for him like he did. He said nobody has done that for him before. Cena told him he shouldn’t have been fired from the start. Rowan told Cena he’ll do him a favor tonight against Rusev, but Cena suggests he shouldn’t take Rusev lightly out there. They shake hands before walking off.

Bray Wyatt defeated Dolph Ziggler via pinfall. Late in the match, Ziggler missed a Fameasser on Wyatt. Moments later, they ran off the ropes with Ziggler getting the near fall. As they get to their feet, they start to trade shots at one another. Wyatt delivers a big right hand but Ziggler is able to come back with a kick followed by the Fameasser. Wyatt sprang right up after it and nailed Ziggler with Sister Abigail to win. Post-match, Wyatt posed over Ziggler as the lights go out.

A backstage segment with Rollins, Triple H and Stephanie takes place. Rollins asks if they’re serious to give Bryan a shot at WrestleMania, but they assure him they wouldn’t give Bryan a shot at FastLane or Mania. HHH brought up how Orton used to complain about everything when he was the face of WWE. Rollins joked that he Curb Stomped Orton to take him out of action. Rollins said he’s going to take his opportunity and do something with it.

Paige defeated Alicia Fox via pinfall. Alicia had control late and hit a suplex move then kept Paige down for some holds on the mat. Alicia was able to hit a backbreaker but Paige turned it into a pin to get the surprise win. Post-match, Alicia hit Paige with a cheap shot as Paige is staring at Bellas who were on commentary. The Bellas get in the ring and spray some type of tanner on Paige as a way to mock her.

Sin Cara defeated The Miz via pinfall. Damien Sandow was ringside as Miz’s “assistant.” Towards the end of the match, Miz hit a backbreaker/neckbreaker on Cara. Miz posed which drew boos from the crowd but then Sandow jumped on the apron and was cheered. Miz yelled at Sandow to get down. Sin Cara took advantage of the distraction and rolled Miz up for the pinfall win.

Post-match, Sandow got in the ring with Miz continuing to yell at him, but Bray Wyatt came on the big screen to interrupt the proceedings. He said he was introducing himself to a man who used to cause fear in many people. Wyatt called himself “the new face of fear.” He tells the person the devil is real and can’t wait to find this person again. Wyatt said he knows he’s listening. Wyatt turns upside down and tells someone to come find him. They show Wyatt laughing as Raw heads to break.

Rusev vs. Erick Rowan match never got started. Rusev kicked Rowan off the apron as soon as he got to the ring. The ref waved off the match and wouldn’t call of the bell. Rusev kept on attacking Rowan with multiple spots. He put The Accolade on Rowan and refused to break it when refs told him to. Lana finally got in the ring and Rusev let it go. Lana introduces a special movie which will show the future of John cent and any other man who opposes Rusev. A highlight video package for Rusev destroying opponents is shown.

Backstage, Roman Reigns was seen in the locker room. Daniel Bryan takes a seat near him and brings up Rollins from earlier. Reigns says Rollins will get what he deserves because he gets even. Bryan says he hopes Reigns isn’t planning revenge on Rollins for Fast Lane, because Bryan will be facing him there. Reigns asks if that’s a threat. Both guys stand up. Reigns tells Bryan he doesn’t care who he fights at Fast Lane, he’ll win and go on to Mania. Reigns tells Bryan get the hell out of my locker room.

Daniel Bryan defeated Seth Rollins via pinfall. During the match, Big Show came down to ringside to cheer on Rollins. Bryan also had to fight off Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury and hit a running dive out onto Rollins with J&J. Later still, Rollins hit a power bomb from the turnbuckle then a big shot to the face for a near fall.

The close saw fans chanting “This is Awesome” as Rollins got to his feet after a near fall on Bryan. Show yelled for Rollins to finish him. Bryan managed to get the Yes Lock on but Rollins got a foot to the ropes and broke it off. He rolled to the outside to recover near show. Roman Reigns ran down and delivered a spear on Big Show. Reigns stalked Rollins at ringside then hit a spear on Mercury. Meanwhile, Noble got in the ring with the briefcase but the ref noticed. Reigns hit a Superman punch on Rollins as the ref is distracted. From there, Bryan hit his running knee for the big win.

Backstage, Renee Young tried to get a comment from Triple H who was watching on a monitor. He said he’d address it on Steve Austin’s podcast next, and walked off. In the ring, Bryan was interviewed. He vowed to beat Reigns at Fast Lane and then win the WrestleMania main event.