WWE RAW Results (December 14, 2015)
From the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Report by Jason Powell and ProWrestling.net

Stephanie McMahon & Roman Reigns Kick Off RAW

The post-TLC edition of RAW opens with a lengthy video package focusing on Roman Reigns snapping and attacking Triple H at last night’s PPV. From there, Stephanie McMahon’s music hits and she makes her way down to the ring as the announcers welcome us to the show and talk more about Reigns’ attack of HHH last night.

Stephanie said powerful women are still viewed as cold and ruthless. She said she’s just like the fans if you take away the money and the education. She spoke about not knowing what to tell her children when their father was spitting up blood in the hospital all night. Stephanie said Reigns left her no choice.

Roman Reigns’ music interrupted Stephanie and he made his way through the crowd and to the ring while Cole questioned whether this would be the last time we see him on Raw. Cole and JBL agreed that Reigns crossed the line by attacking “the boss.” After a staredown, Reigns said he is a father and today and his daughter’s birthday. He looked into the camera and told his daughter that he loves her and he can’t wait to see her. Reigns then said he doesn’t feel bad about kicking Triple H’s ass.

Stephanie asked Reigns how it would feel for his wife to look into his girl’s eyes and explain a beating that he took. Stephanie told him he better have something sharp to say because she’s ready. Reigns said he’s a little short on time and said if she is going to fire him, “then fire me, please.” Stephanie told Reigns to accept responsibility for his loss. She called him a failure and a disgrace. Reigns laughed off the idea of Stephanie calling him a disgrace. Reigns said the entire McMahon family is a disgrace. The fans chanted “Yes!”

Stephanie slapped Reigns, who smiled at her. She slapped him again and he smiled. Stephanie slapped Reigns repeatedly. He didn’t smile. Stephanie said “just one more thing.” She slapped him again. Stephanie said she’s not going to fire Reigns because her husband asked her not to, but she said there’s someone on his way to the the building who just might – Vincent Kennedy McMahon…

The broadcast team spoke about the segment and then hyped new Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose in action after the break.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Dean Ambrose

When we return from the break, Dolph Ziggler’s music hits and he makes his way to the ring. Out next is his opponent for this evening, the new WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose.

The crowd was hot for Ambrose, who was in control heading into a break. [C] Ambrose leapt off the ropes and into a dropkick from Ziggler, who scored a near fall moments later. Ziggler went for a superkick, but Ambrose avoided him and then face planted him. Ambrose performed a missile dropkick and followed with a clothesline and a bulldog for a two count.

[Q3] With both men down, Kevin Owens entered the ring and threw Ziggler to ringside. The referee called for the bell.

Winner: No Contest

After The Match: The Action Continues

After the match, Owens attacked Ambrose and put him down with a Pop-Up Powerbomb. Owens walked to ringside and grabbed the IC Title belt, then returned to the ring and looked at it while standing on Ambrose’s hand. Owens picke dup Ambrose and gave him another Pop-Up Powerbomb. Ziggler returned and attacked Owens, who cut him off with a kick to the knee. Ambrose picked up Ziggler and powerbombed him onto Ambrose.

JoJo Interviews Kevin Owens

Backstage, JoJo interviewed Kevin Owens, who said he doesn’t have to justify himself to her or anyone. Owens said it was only the beginning. He said he won’t stop until he drives Ambrose insane and puts him in an institution, and takes back his Intercontinental Title…

Team ECW Backsrtage Promo

Backstage, Team ECW delivered a promo. They spoke about getting knocked down and how they always keep fighting. There were ECW clips of each man shown throughout the segment. Bubba Ray Dudley told Bray Wyatt to bring his family and they will bring their family. Devon said they are going to take this city to the extreme… [C]

While anytime WWE uses a poll it raises questions of the legitimacy of the voting, it’s said that this year’s Slammy Awards were legitimate across the board.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that despite speculation related to WWE’s past of rigging the voting system with polls, everything was on the “up and up” as it pertains to this year’s Slammy Awards.

One of the big complaints coming out of this year’s Slammy Awards was the fact that so many top stars that won awards weren’t present to accept them, including The Rock, Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, The Undertaker, Sting and John Cena. While there is the issue of not knowing who will win ahead of time, so you’re not sure who to bring in, it’s said that the bigger issue is the perception that the awards aren’t important enough for some of the top stars to show up.

Two changes were proposed after this year’s Slammy Awards show, according to The Observer. One is to have the voting take place one week prior to the show itself, this way WWE would know ahead of time who the winners are so that they could arrange to have them at the show. In the case of The Rock, where he could still be busy with movie commitments, WWE could send film crews to record an acceptance speech.

The second change proposed was to move the annual Slammy Awards to WrestleMania week, as most of the top stars will already be in town, so there won’t be an issue with not having big stars on-hand to accept the awards in person. The problem with doing that is that WrestleMania week is already very busy, and putting the Slammy Awards on the post-WrestleMania edition of RAW would potentially ruin what has become one of the biggest and most exciting RAW shows each year.

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WWE will be taping this week’s edition of SmackDown on Tuesday night in Laredo, Texas for the first episode of the show to air in its’ new home on the USA Network.

WWE previously announced that John Cena would be appearing on the show and that Mauro Ranallo would take over as the new voice of SmackDown on the show, and following Monday’s WWE RAW, the following title matches are now confirmed for the show as well:

* Dean Ambrose (c) vs. Kevin Owens (WWE Intercontinental Championship)
* Charlotte (c) vs. Becky Lynch (WWE Divas Championship)

• Update On CM Punk’s UFC Debut, Conor McGregor’s Next Fight & Rousey/Holm 2!

WWE Performance Center head coach Matt Bloom recently spoke with WWE.com about the rumors of top New Japan Pro Wrestling stars coming to WWE. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.

On the rumors of AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling to come to WWE:

“It’s about time. WWE is the largest platform in the world to do what those guys love to do. They deserve to be here because they paid their dues, they worked really hard, and they made names for themselves. The best of the best come here to flourish. They’re gonna take all those years of experience, hard work and dedication, and now show it to the world on an even grander scale.”

On talking to Finn Balor about his former Bullet Club buddies possibly coming to WWE:

“He’s excited. He’s stoked. Finn is doing big things on his own right now, but I’m sure he knows that becoming the champion is difficult and staying the champion is even more difficult. He’s got an ace in his back pocket because he might have some friends coming in that have been known to watch his back. I’m sure that’s very comforting for Finn Bálor.”

On what to expect if The Bullet Club members show up in WWE:

“You hear the boss always say, “You need to reach for that brass ring.” The Bullet Club do things outside the box to continually reach for that brass ring. They’re not afraid to buck the system and be different. They’re not afraid of trying new things. The fans, the locker room, and us as coaches are very excited to see what The Bullet Club might do.”

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BREAKING NEWS: @AustinAries is the newest signee to #WWENXT! @WWE pic.twitter.com/YIwxSrzDNl

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 23, 2016

As noted, former TNA and ROH star Austin Aries made his NXT debut at the promotion’s television tapings from the University of Central Florida in Orlando on Friday evening.

Aries was introduced by NXT General Manager William Regal during the taping for the March 2nd episode of the show, only to be attacked by NXT veteran Baron Corbin as he was making his way to the ring.

Triple H took to Twitter immediately after the segment was taped, tweeting the following about Aries joining NXT:

2016 is just getting started…… #WeAreNXT https://t.co/sg6Xrl7zUk

— Triple H (@TripleH) January 23, 2016

WWE.com published the following this evening regarding Aries’ NXT debut:

Austin Aries Arrives In NXT

ORLANDO, Fla. — NXT continues to show why it is the fastest-growing brand in sports-entertainment, making waves with another huge signing during Friday’s tapings at the CFE Arena on the campus of the University of Central Florida.

Austin Aries, a 15-year veteran of the squared circle who’s competed against the likes of Daniel Bryan, Seth Rollins and Samoa Joe, stepped into a WWE ring for the first time to put pen to paper on his NXT contract. The signing will air on Wednesday, March 2.

News of Aries’ arrival was first reported on the official NXT Twitter account. WWE COO Triple H also tweeted his thoughts on the huge signing.

Why has The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived chosen to step between the yellow ropes now? What does he have in store for the Superstars of Tomorrow? Find out by watching WWE NXT, Wednesdays at 8/7 C, only on WWE Network!

NOTE: For complete spoiler results from tonight’s NXT tapings, click here.

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