To cover more ground, I've decided to cover the next month's worth of Raw Rewrites in a single bound. There are four Raws between Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber, so we'll be covering all of those along with February's PPV in this post.
Raw 1/27/2014
The day after Royal Rumble--a far different one than the one that transpired in reality. Take that negative reaction and flip it as we had Daniel Bryan walking away with the number one contender position--the crowd would be going nuts at the opening of Raw, anticipating the arrival of Daniel Bryan, not only in the arena but as a bonafide WWE superstar.
Our Raw, much like its real life counterpart, would start with HHH and Stephanie in the ring, although somber and not in the jovial mood he actually was in. The Shield are there as well with their heads hung low knowing that a lecture is coming.
"Last night, I asked the Hounds of Hell to perform a simple task--keep Daniel Bryan from ruining Wrestlemania. This wasn't a selfish request, despite what you out there may think. This wasn't done out of spite nor malice. I have a responsibility to each and every one of you. But more importantly, I have a duty and responsibility to the fans AFTER you, the future. Is Daniel Bryan the future of this company?" Pause to allow a "Yes" chant to break out. HHH gets livid, more so than the previous night, turning his back to the camera, yelling at the crowd. "Do you know how annoying that is?" Again pause for the "Yes" chant to take hold. "You all make me long for the 'What?' chants, you know that?"
"You want Daniel Bryan at Wrestlemania? Is that it?" More "Yes!" chants. "Well, you aren't going to get it. I PROMISE you, he will NOT be the number one contender when Wrestlemania rolls around. He will not be the headliner. He will not be the face of this company." HHH turns to the Shield. "Now, as for you three."
Steph takes the mic and approaches the three of them, poking her finger in the chest of each one. "You let us down. We don't like losers." Stephanie smacks Roman Reigns hard across the face to set up more tension between the Shield and the Authority. Reigns takes a step toward her, but HHH moves between them--a staredown between Reigns and HHH.
Steph continues: "You three have an opportunity to make amends for last night. We have decided to reward any WWE superstar....." Steph turns from the Shield and faces the camera. "Even those of you in the back, so listen well. Any WWE superstar who ensures Bryan cannot make it to Wrestlemania will receive his number one contender position. Consider it open season."
The Wyatt music hits as the four of them enter the arena. Bray is unaccustomed to being cheered and looks visibly uneasy by the turn of events. "I told you not to threaten my son, Hunter. We protect our own, much like you do. Daniel Bryan will no longer be wearing a crown of thorns after Wrestlemania, Hunter. He will wear a crown of gold and reign over these people, over you, Hunter."
Hunter yells: "He isn't making it to Wrestlemania. Tonight, all four of you will be competing. Bray, Bryan, you will be wrestling Kane and Orton. Harper, Rowan, you're competing against The Shield in a handicap match."
The segment ends with Bray laughing at this match.
Various lower card heels try to attack Bryan in the back, but the Wyatts fend them off in backstage segments.
Harper and Rowan vs The Shield
This match devolves quickly and ends in a disqualification. Bryan and Bray are banned from ringside. Once the disqualification is invoked, The Shield start a beatdown of the Wyatt Family. A lot of damage is done before Bray and Bryan make the save. Paramedics strap Rowan and Harper to stretchers, escorting them from the building.
Bray yells to the back: "You'll pay for this, Hunter. You'll pay for your sins."
Cody and Goldust vs New Age Outlaws (Title match)
At some point in this match, Bray and Bryan come down the ramp, slowly idling their way down, watching. Finally they make their move to the ring, distracting the NAO enough to cost them the match and their titles. An important point here--while I too would love to see Cody vs Goldust, I think the Authority storyline is far more important than that at this point. I would hold off on that match until SummerSlam. Wrestlemania should be an all-out assault on the Authority so this way we could bring The Brotherhood back into it--where they started.
Bray and Bryan abuse the NAO leaving them in a heap. Bray takes the mic, smiling. "I told you that your friends and family were not safe any longer, Hunter. I told you that you were playing with the devil. As you continue to peddle your friends as nostalgia, we will shred the memories and leave them forgotten. Behold the future of the Authority, Hunter." Bray points at the beaten NAO. "Be afraid of your future, Hunter. Be very afraid."
Hunter and Steph walk out with Orton and Kane in tow. Steph shakes her head as she instructs Kane and Orton: "Take out the trash."
Bray Wyatt and Daniel Bryan vs Orton and Kane
This match goes back and forth until Bray and Bryan finally start taking control. A couple of heels from the back--ADR, Sandow, and Fandango--rush the ring and target Bryan. We have a five on two scenario. All five are more concerned with Bryan than Bray. Bray rolls Bryan out of the ring to save him. "Run, Daniel Bryan. You are more important than me." Daniel Bryan looks conflicted, wants to get back in. "RUN!" Bray turns, arms outstretched to sacrifice himself. The five start to destroy him as Bryan reluctantly does as Bray instructed. Raw goes off the air with Bray getting pummeled and Daniel Bryan watching from the safety of the crowd, still torn about what to do.
Since this post went long, we will end it there and continue with the 2/3/2014 Raw episode tomorrow.
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