Welcome to DEW's Slammiversary!
Daniel Bryan walks out to his original ‘Yes’ entrance with a microphone in his hand. When he finally gets to the ring, the crowd is still rallied up in ‘Yes’ chants. “IS EVERYONE PUMPED OR WHAT?!” Bryan yells into the microphone. There’s a lot more ‘Yes’ chants that are ended by the sound of Evolution’s music.
“Daniel Bryan, you’re definitely not taking over DEW like you did with WWE, here in DEW there is younger talent, better talent. Mixing the best of WWE, Ring of Honor, and TNA we have this, and Daniel, you’re making your DEW debut tonight against Austin Aries!
Rusev vs Yoshi Tatsu, Rusev gets his normal big introduction by Lana comparing Obama to a young monkey, and Putin to a super human. This match was basically a hyped up squash match, Rusev wins with an early Accolade in the match.
When Rusev doesn’t let go of the Accolade on Yoshi Tatsu after the bell rings, Tyson Kidd runs down and tries to save him, but just to be destroyed by Rusev with Lana yelling “RUSEV! CRUSH!”
“Yes, ‘The Lone Wolf’ Davey Richards is here in DEW! This company just got helluva lot more interesting! I am the DEW savior, The DEW HE-”
Chris Hero walks out to the song ‘Hero’ - Skillet, he stands at the megatron looking down at Davey Richards. “Davey, you’re no savior, you’re nothing but a poser!” he yells charging down the ramp tackling Richards. A referee runs down the ramp, but no bell is sounded. Vince McMahon stands on the ramp “Before you ring that damn bell, this match is for the vacant Thunder Championship!”
Chris Hero vs Davey Richards; Thunder Championship, Ethan Carter III and Dixie Carter distract the referee while Davey Richards beats Chris Hero down with a chair. -- Davey Richards wins.
“We’re Team Fearless.” Says Curt Hennig. “We are team dominance.” He continues “We are team… Perfection.” The camera rolls above him showing Joe Hennig and Dolph Ziggler.
Dolph Ziggler and Joe Hennig vs Goldust and Stardust; DEW Tag Tem Champions, Ziggler hits a Zig Zag on Stardust to pick up the win. -- Perfection (Dolph Ziggler and Joe Hennig) pick up the win.
“Perfect, beyond perfect!” Says Curt Hennig, Dusty Rhodes is in the ring with Goldust, checking up on Stardust. “Unlike the Rhodes Family!” Curt attacks Dusty Rhodes, and Axle and Ziggler take out Brotherhood.
Rob Van Dam vs Antonio Cesaro, barely clenching a 5-Star Frog Splash, after reversing the Neutralizer. -- Rob Van Dam wins
“You’re not a Paul Heyman guy Cesaro!” Says Paul Heyman. “Paul Heyman guys aren’t losers like you! Rob Van Dam is the true Paul Heyman guy!” Paul Heyman kicks Cesaro and walks away with RVD.
Ron Killings is seen walking through the backstage with Christy Hemme at his side, Dixie Carter catches up to them. “Ron, tonight you’re debuting in a Triple Threat Match, for the Thunder Championship against Kofi Kingston and Davey Richards. What do you think about that?”
“I think, that it doesn’t matter what I think. It will go the same way, you are going to send your bitch Ethan Carter out on me to keep your henchman Davey Richards champion, so what the hell does it matter?” Ron says.
Ethan Carter III vs Eddie Edwards, Dixie Carter distracts Eddie Edwards and EC3 grabs him and hits a Full Nelson Slam. -- EC3 Wins.
Ron Killings vs Davey Richards vs Kofi Kingston; Thunder Championship, Ethan Carter III storms down the ramp, ready to attack Ron Killings until Bradshaw and Farooque run down and chase EC3 away through the crowd, as the crowd chants ‘APA’, Ron Killings hits a ‘Lie Detector’ on Davey Richards to pick up the win. -- Ron Killings wins.
Roman Reigns is shown attacking Mike the Miz, he hits a Spear “Try to get in my way tonight Mike, and you’re toast.” He whispers in his ear, and then throws the Miz into a closet. “I think it might be time to come out of the closet bud.” Reigns chuckles and the screen fades to the ring.
Daniel Bryan vs Austin Aries, Evolution helps Austin Aries win. -- Austin Aries wins.
“You think you’re the biggest thing in wrestling don’t you Bryan?” Triple H asks him ripping off is jacket. “Your biggest highlight isn’t even comparable to my worst down time. I was highlighting in wrestling when you were still in diapers.”
Batista picks up the microphone. “Do you know who we are Daniel? We are Evolution and that means we’re better than you.”
Homicide and Hernandez hit the ring and chase off Evolution. Hernandez helps up Daniel Bryan AND A POWER BOMB! HERNANDEZ POWER BOMBES DANIEL BRYAN!
Tyson Kidd vs Paul London; DEW Welterweight Championship, Jimmy Hart cheers on Tyson Kidd the whole match, and distracts the referee so Tyson hits Paul with a chair and rolls him up for the win. -- Tyson Kidd wins.
MAIN EVENT: Roman Reigns vs Barrett; DEW Championship, Barrett has Reigns up in a Wasteland, and he slides off and hits a Superman Punch. Reigns sits in the corner, and the Barrett stands up. SPEAR! SPEAR! SPEAR! 1----2----3!!! HERE IS YOUR WINNER AND THE NEW DEW CHAMPION ROMAN REIGNS!!! -- Roman Reigns wins.
While Reigns is celebrating being the first DEW Champion, Mike the Miz runs down after Roman Reigns just to be stopped by an immediate Spear. Reigns is left standing over Mike the Miz. “That’s all for tonight folks.” Says JBL. “Tune in Wednesday for Warfare and see where this will leave Reigns, Barrett, and The Miz!”
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