WWE Monday Night Raw Results for July 22, 2013

We kick off RAW with a contract signing for the WWE Championship match at Summerslam between current champion John Cena and Daniel Bryan. After Cena makes his entrance, Brad Maddox asks "Why Daniel Bryan?". He let Cena choose, so I don't see a need to question his choice. Cena says that Bryan both earned and deserve a shot at the WWE title. He also says that Bryan is god-given talent. Maddox still has his doubts, so he wants Bryan to prove himself, but not in a match. But MATCHES.

WHC Alberto Del Rio def Sheamus
Due to Sheamus' horrific leg injury he suffered at Money In The Bank, Del Rio takes full advantage of it and defeats him via pinfall.

Renee Young interviews both Teddy Long and Booker T after they both no longer have authority of Smackdown. The whole thing turned into a argument.

Christian def Titus O'Neil

Christian defeats Titus O'Neil via the "Killswitch".

Josh Matthews interviews Ryback. Ryback states that he will intimidate anyone who's "below his equal".

Mark Henry comes out. He states that he's a proud Texan and that when he gets a beating, he's more than welcome to give one back. The Shield then come out and attack Henry. They had him where they wanted him until The Usos once again helped fending off The Shield.

John Cena and Daniel Bryan talk in the back. Bryan says that he wants Cena to stay out of his way so that his compliments can mean something.

Dolph Ziggler def Darren Young

Dolph Ziggler defeats Darren Young with the Zig Zag. A.J. Lee and Big E. Langston then rush out to get Ziggler. Ziggler escapes after throwing Big E over the top rope and he slides under the bottom rope.

A new episode of "Miz TV"! This time it consist of the cast of the upcoming series Total Divas which premieres Sunday July 28th on "E!". 

Damien Sandow will be on commentary for this next match.

Cody Rhodes def Fandango

This wasn't the bestt birthday present for Fandango when he was defeated by a persistent Cody Rhodes, when he outsmarted Damien Sandow who tried to interfere.

 

Triple H appears backstage with Brad Maddox and confront him about how he's underestimating Daniel Bryan too much. Stephanie McMahon then comes and says that she has an idea for him.

 

CM Punk comes out and reacts to what went down between him and Brock Lesnar last week when hhe viciously attacked Punk. He says that Lesnar's biggest weapon in his arsenal is fear and that he's not afraid of Lesnar. He then says that Paul Heyman will regret his decision (choosing to doulbe-cross him to be exact).  Punk then states that he wants Brock at Summerslam. Paul Heyman then shows up on the TitanTron. His appearance via satellite seemed to freak Punk out beyond belief. Heyman says he doesn't know whether to take him for a coward or a fool. Heyman then accepts on Brock's behalf, but says that Punk isn't the best- The best is The Beast.

Rob Van Dam will take on World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio on Smackdown.

Rob Van Dam def Wade Barrett

RVD defeats Wade Barrett.

Gauntlet Match: Daniel Bryan vs 3 WWE Superstars

Daniel Bryan defeats Jack Swagger with the "No!" Lock, but then he had to face his tag team partner, Antonio Cesaro.

This was honestly my favorite part of the match, when Cesaro took Bryan to the absolute limit! Daniel Bryan defeats Cesaro with a Roll-up to advance.

Bryan's 3rd opponent was revealed to Ryback, who was DQ'ed after he put Bryan through a table. John Cena then comes out for the save then challenges Ryback to a tables match next week. 

Backstage, Maddox sets up the tables match then another match at the request of Vince McMahon: Daniel Bryan to once again  "prove himself" against former tag team partner, Kane next week.