Rusev was interrupted by The Rock -- who made a surprise appearance at the Barclay Center -- and laid the verbal and physical smackdown on the European powerhouse much to the delight of the Brooklyn crowd.
Also, Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford join "Monday Night Raw" to discuss the WWE's involvement supporting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; Roman Reigns discusses his recent emergency surgery; and Rusev battles The Big Show.
Also, news involving Rusev after he disposes of the Big Show, Randy Orton possibly going "face" and battling Seth Rollins, and potential spoilers regarding the next NXT live event to air on the WWE Network.
Also, WWE United States Champion Sheamus and WWE Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler in action, Paige battles Naomi, Big Show apologizes for his actions on "Monday Night Raw," and Cesaro goes one-on-one against R-Truth.
Also, Paige has a new BFF to fight WWE Divas Champion, Bo Dallas makes a "Bo-Liever" of Mark Henry, WWE United States Champion Sheamus battles The Miz's stunt-double, and WWE Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler defends his title against Cesaro and The Miz.
Also, potential "Hell in a Cell" plans for John Cena, Dean Ambrose, Randy Orton and Seth Rollins; Batista gets a new Hollywood role alongside Robert De Niro; Hideo Itami (KENTA) and Finn Balor (Fergal Devitt) make their NXT debuts as former Ring of Honor champion Kevin Steen waits his turn; and El Patron Alberto (Alberto Del Rio) plans to compete in AAA's "Lucha Underground" program airing on El Rey Network.
Also, Seth Rollins battles Roman Reigns, Chris Jericho goes up against Corporate Kane, WWE Divas Champion Paige and Nikki Bella team up against AJ Lee and Brie Bella, Jack Swagger gets his hands on Bo Dallas, and more.
Also, WWE Divas Champion Paige sends AJ Lee a message before WWE Night of Champions 2014, Rusev and Mark Henry settle their differences with an "International Arm-Wrestling" contest, Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler teams up with R-Truth to take care of business against The Miz and Damien Miz-Dow, and Bo Dallas tries to inspire Justin Gabriel.
Also, Jerry Springer mediates the Bellas family feud, Dolph Ziggler exposes The Miz, NXT Champion Adrian Neville teams up with Sami Zayn against Tyler Breeze and Tyson Kidd, and The Bunny helps out Adam Rose once again.
Also, Bray Wyatt and Chris Jericho look to end their feud in a "Steel Cage" match, Jerry Springer attempts to mediate the Bella Twins' family feud, and Mark Henry looks to induct Rusev into the "Hall of Pain."
Also, Stephanie McMahon creates chaos in the WWE Divas Division, Rusev and Mark Henry escalate their Cold War, United States Champion Sheamus teams up with Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler in a bout against The Miz and Cesaro, The Usos get attacked by Goldust & Stardust again, and Bo Dallas continues to hound Jack Swagger.
Also, AJ Lee continues playing mind games on WWE Divas Champion Paige, Nikki Bella continues to torment her sister Brie on behalf of The Authority, Roman Reigns hounds Seth Rollins and Corporate Kane, and Chris Jericho host the "Highlight Reel" with special guest Randy Orton.
Also, Seth Rollins battles Jack Swagger, Natalya goes up against WWE Divas Champion Paige, and The Wyatts take on Stardust and Goldust in tag team action.
Also, Jack Swagger's rut continues, AJ Lee becomes obsessed with the new WWE Divas Champion Paige, The Usos battle Stardust & Goldust in non-title action, Dolph Ziggler gives The Miz a rematch for the Intercontinental Championship, Mark Henry sends Rusev a warning shot, Seth Ambrose takes care of his Dean Ambrose problem.
Also, Ziggler kicks off his second Intercontinental Championship title reign, Paige gloats after defeating her "frienemy" AJ Lee after taking her WWE Divas title, The Authority gets back to business after Seth Rollins and Stephanie McMahon had huge wins at "SummerSlam" while they deal with Randy Orton's defeat at the hands of Roman Reigns, and Bray Wyatt continues to "save" the world after disposing of Chris Jericho.
With Daniel Bryan having gone down with an injury, John Cena is the right person to carry the WWE while Bryan recuperates from his neck surgery. Here's a look as to why Cena being the face of the WWE makes sense.
Also, Cesaro goes one-on-one against Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler battles Titus ONeil, Eva Marie looks for another upset against WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee, and Bo Dallas attempts to make a "Bo-Liever" out of Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter,
Also, AJ Lee makes an example of Eva Marie, Stephanie McMahon gets even with Brie Bella with days just left until "SummerSlam," Seth Rollins battles Rob Van Dam, Roman Reigns goes up against Rybexl, United States Champion Sheamus takes on Randy Orton and Heath Slater wins his second match on "Monday Night Raw" in a row.
Brock Lesnar and WWE World Heavyweight Champion John Cena meet face-to-face- before their main event match-up at "SummerSlam". Also, Stephanie McMahon and The Authority continue their "ruthless aggression" campaign against Brie Bella, Roman Reigns tries to keep his momentum rolling as he gets ready for Sunday's match against Randy Orton, and Seth Rollins attempts to keep Dean Ambrose at bay.