The first episode of Monday Night RAW for 2015 saw The Authority take back power in a big way, a new Intercontinental Champion crowned and the loss of jobs in storyline for three of the biggest WWE Superstars.
The final segment saw Triple H and Stephanie McMahon host John Cena Appreciation Night by talking up the former WWE Champion for bringing their jobs back.
"The Game" then brought out all of Cena's Survivor Series partners including Ryback, Dolph Ziggler and Erick Rowan as all three had rough nights at the hands of The Authority.
Triple H then handed out punishment to each member of the team. Triple H gave Rowan a 30-day suspension, Stephanie and Triple H then gave Ryback a 60-day sentence and Ziggler a 90-day suspension.
The two then went to conference about it and Stephanie said instead of the suspensions, all three were fired and the blame was placed on Cena.
The Authority also kicked off the show and announced their plans for John Cena Appreciation Night due to the "Cenation" leader being forced to bring them back last week.
Triple H and Stephanie also rewarded Seth Rollins for his involvement by inserting him into the John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar bout, making it a Triple Threat Match at the Royal Rumble for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on Jan. 25 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
In one of the bigger matches of the night, Bray Wyatt defeated Dean Ambrose in an Ambulance Match after hitting him with with Sister Abigail on the floor.
In another big development, there is a new Intercontinental Champion as Bad News Barrett defeated Ziggler to capture the gold in a two-out-of-three falls match.
Rowan and Ryback also had rough nights, getting beat down by The Authority.
Here are the full quick match results for this week's edition of Monday Night RAW:
--Bad News Barrett def. Dolph Ziggler in a 2 out of 3 falls match to retain the Intercontinental Championship.
--The Ascension def. two local wrestlers.
--Roman Reigns def. Big Show via DQ after being hit with the steps, but eventually got the upper-hand and laid Show out.
--Natalya def. Nikki Bella in a non-title match after Nikki was distracted by Paige ramming Brie Bella into the barricade outside.
--Luke Harper def. Erick Rowan after J&J security served as the special guest referees and delivered a fast count.
--Bray Wyatt def. Dean Ambrose in an Ambulance Match.
--The Miz, Damien Sandow and Alicia Fox def. The Usos and Naomi in a six-person tag team match after Jimmy Uso was distracted by by Naomi on the apron.
--Kane and Seth Rollins def. Ryback in a handicap match after two Curb Stomps.
--Final Segment: John Cena's Appreciation Night.
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