CM Punk walks out on WWE Universe; The Shield attacks John Cena
CM Punk was rendered silent on Raw, while Brock Lesnar and The Shield left a path of demolition.
Last Updated: 17/04/13 5:54pm
The Second City Saint walked to the squared circle to address his inability to break The Undertaker's WrestleMania winning streak, which now stands at 21-0, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
But Punk decided to cut his speech short and after embracing his friend and confidant Paul Heyman, strolled off the stage with no word of farewell, leaving the WWE Universe in a state of confusion.
The Shield made no efforts to talk on Raw, either, but did hand out their trademark brand of punishment to John Cena to end the show, after the WWE Champion had challenged Ryback, the man he was assaulted by seven days previously, to a fight.
Brock Lesnar, meanwhile, laid waste to 3MB and then, through his spokesman, Heyman, dared Triple H to face him in a Steel Cage Match at May's Extreme Rules pay-per-view.
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Elsewhere, Alberto Del Rio opted to invoke his rematch clause against new World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler, just a week after the Show Off had pinched the title via cashing in his Money in the Bank contract.
However, before the duel could begin, Jack Swagger attacked Del Rio and caught him in the Patriot Act, allowing Ziggler and his cronies, Big E Langston and AJ Lee, to flee backstage - but the bleach-blonde grappler was not finished for the evening.
Ziggler was placed in a clash with former stable-mate Swagger and subsequently lost after being felled by a roll-up pin - though the Real American had little time to celebrate his victory as he was swiftly attacked by Del Rio.
Randy Orton and Sheamus bested Big Show in a handicap match; Team Hell No - who will band with The Undertaker to take on The Shield at next week's Raw at London's O2 Arena - knocked off The Prime Time Players; and Team Rhodes Scholars vanquished The Great Khali and Santino Marella.
Plus, Kofi Kingston enjoyed a golden night as he conquered Antonio Cesaro to seize the United States Championship; R-Truth edged Intercontinental strap holder Wade Barrett in a non-title match; and Nikki Bella, with help from twin sister Brie, downed Kaitlyn.
For more on all these stories head to WWE.com and then for further rough and tumble, tune into WWE Smackdown, 11pm, Friday, Sky Sports 4 HD.
Extreme Rules booking details
WWE Extreme Rules will be shown on Sky Box Office HD (752) and Sky Box Office (743) on Sunday, May 19 (Monday morning).
WWE Extreme Rules will be repeated on Sky Sports Box Office (channel 743) - but NOT on Sky Sports Box Office HD (channel 752) - between 9am on Monday, May 20 and 9pm on Saturday, May 25. Repeat showings will last for three hours.
The event is priced at £14.95 for UK customers, €21.95 for customers in the Republic of Ireland.
You can order WWE Extreme Rules by pressing the Box Office button on your remote from Friday, May 10. Select 'sports & events' and follow the on-screen instructions.
Viewers are able to call 08442 410 888 to book WWE Extreme Rules from Friday, May 10. (There may be an additional charge for telephone bookings).
Cable customers should contact their local cable operator.
