WWE Raw results: The Authority return to power by firing Ziggler, Ryback and Rowan
Plus Wyatt wins ambulance match
Tuesday 6 January 2015 12:29, UK
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon returned to power by firing Erick Rowan, Ryback and Dolph Ziggler.
The Authority, back in charge of WWE Raw, made life miserable for John Cena’s associates before dishing out P45s at the conclusion of the night.
The ultimate power couple began proceedings by gathering the entire roster in the ring and inserting Seth Rollins, who facilitated their comeback, into the WWE Championship match between Cena and Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble.
The Authority reinstated Kane as Director of Operations and sarcastically declared Monday night as ‘John Cena Appreciation Night’ after he was forced to hand them their power back.
You're fired!
It was a disastrous night for Dolph Ziggler. Defending his Intercontinental Championship against Bad News Barrett, he got the pinfall only for Kane to flaunt his newfound power by declaring the match was two out of three falls. Barrett duly pinned Ziggler twice with Kane’s assistance and left as the new champion.
Erick Rowan, another sworn enemy of the Authority, fought Luke Harper with J&J Security as special referees who had no intention of overseeing a fair contest – Rowan’s pinfall attempts were ignored and Harper stole the win.
Ryback took on Seth Rollins only for Kane to interfere again, making it a two-on-one match. The odds were too much for Ryback to overcome and two Rollins’ Curb Stomps sealed a win.
Things would only get worse for Ziggler, Rowan and Ryback as they handed their marching orders by the Authority.
Going to hospital
Elsewhere, Bray Wyatt defeated Dean Ambrose in an ambulance match. A brutal encounter saw Ambrose dive off the ambulance driving his elbow into Wyatt who was prone on a table. Yet, Wyatt would recover to lock Ambrose into the ambulance for victory as stretchers and bandages flew everywhere.
Big Show v Roman Reigns ended in disqualification – Show blasted Reigns with the steel steps. Afterwards, Reigns speared Show with the steps, leaving the giant trapped under them.
The Ascension defeated two local competitors, Natalya beat Nikki Bella and The Miz, Damien Mizdow and Alicia Fox beat The Usos and Naomi. Adam Rose v Big E ended in disqualification.
Royal Rumble booking details
WWE Royal Rumble will be shown at 1am on Sunday, January 25 (Mon) on Sky Sports Box Office (channel 743) and on Sky Sports HD Box Office (channel 752).
WWE Royal Rumble will be repeated on Sky Sports Box Office (channel 743) BUT NOT Sky Sports HD Box Office (channel 752) until 9pm on Saturday, January 31.
Repeats showing will last for three hours, with the final showing BEGINNING at 9pm on Saturday, January 31.
The event is priced at £19.95 for UK customers, €24.95 for customers in the Republic of Ireland.
Viewers can call 08442 410 888 from Tuesday, January 13 to book WWE Royal Rumble. (There may be an additional charge for telephone bookings).
You will be able book WWE Royal Rumble online from Tuesday, January 13 by visiting this link:https://my.sky.com/orderboxoffice/
You can also order WWE Royal Rumble at a later date by pressing the Box Office button on your remote. Select 'sports & events' and follow the on-screen instructions.
Cable customers should contact their local cable operator.
