00:02This is a Triple Threat match for the WWE Championship.
00:31This is a Triple Threat match for the WWE Championship.
00:35This is a Triple Threat match for the WWE Championship.
01:12Well, this matchup tonight is about respect in CM Punk's mind.
01:16An exclusive interview on the WWE's YouTube channel,
01:20John Cena said, I quote, I wear respect as a badge of honor.
01:27CM Punk will find out what respect means tonight.
01:32Well, he's not only wearing his badge of honor,
01:34he's wearing every one of his T-shirts used to say, hustle, loyalty, and respect.
01:39I mean, and John Cena, whether you love him or you don't,
01:45you gotta respect this guy.
02:05Well, it's a big show.
02:11Oh.
02:13It's the biggest best show to be called, waiting for 141 pounds.
02:21The Big Show.
02:24During the SummerSlam pre-show tonight,
02:26The Big Show said there's only one threat in this Triple Threat match, and that's him.
02:31And he may be right.
02:32The world's largest athlete has been on a mission for months.
02:35And remember, in one night, a couple of weeks ago,
02:38he knocked out both John Cena and CM Punk.
02:41Yeah, you're right about that.
02:42When you talk about The Big Show, if you don't show him respect,
02:45he will knock you out.
02:49For many, Big Show is the favorite in this matchup here tonight,
02:53under Triple Threat Rules, where the first man to gain pitfall or submission
02:57will win the championship.
02:59The champion doesn't even have to be involved in the decision.
03:09He is only one of three men to hold every active male championship in the WWE right now.
03:31SmackDown!
03:37WWE Champion!
03:40Sing it!
03:43Let's go!
03:48Today marks the 274th day of CM Punk's title reign.
03:54If he lasts one more week, he'll pass the likes of John Cena and JBL and Yokozuna in their various
04:02title reigns.
04:03CM Punk has the 13th longest reign out of the 110 of all time.
04:09That was very impressive, all you said there, but the key word were your opening words.
04:13If he lasts one more week, CM Punk has got a tall hill to climb here tonight to last one
04:23more night.
04:27I think another number is very telling.
04:30That number is 293.
04:33And what does that mean?
04:34That is the number of days since John Cena has been WWE Champion.
04:39One of the longest droughts of his career.
04:42Will that man become an 11-time WWE Champion tonight?
04:46There's no things you need to be.
04:52Out of the snow that you need to be.
04:53You know CM Punk likes to hang his hat.
04:55However, the fact that he beat John Cena at this event, SummerSlam last year with a WWE title on the
05:01line.
05:01But this is a completely different atmosphere here tonight in the Big Show's involved.
05:14Well, CM Punk, as of late, has been so concerned about respect, as you can hear from the WWE Universe
05:22here.
05:22I don't think there's any lack of respect for CM Punk.
05:27I, myself, he came out here and got in my face a few weeks ago.
05:29I didn't mean to show any disrespect for CM Punk, he's the WWE Champion.
05:34You gotta respect the WWE Championship.
05:36You know, there's one stat that I'm gonna give you now that I think proves that CM Punk's been disrespected.
05:43What's that?
05:43Over the entire time he's been WWE Champion.
05:46Do you know the last time when CM Punk actually main event at a pay-per-view was?
05:51Was actually in the main event?
05:53When?
05:54December of last year.
05:57And he's been WWE Champion the entire time.
06:00That is what Punk talks about when he needs respect.
06:04And here we go, Triple Threat Matchup.
06:06First man to gain pinfall or submission becomes the WWE Champion, and Big Show out of the gate has been
06:12dominant.
06:13As usual.
06:18Well, maybe that's one of the reasons that Punk was trying to talk to our new general manager, AJ, early
06:26on.
06:30And we can see that Punk and again,
06:31the power and dominance of the Big Show, Big Show dominating early.
06:41Man, this is, as we watch this,
06:44if you know, Cole, this is Big Show's pace, what we're seeing right here.
06:48I mean, this gigantic-
06:53You know, glad I didn't talk over that.
06:56This gigantic man just able to just lumber around the ring at his own pace and dish out the damage.
07:06Big Show's hand, his fist, the size of a football.
07:11Imagine the impact in the chest of these men.
07:17Man, that'll light you up.
07:25And again.
07:28Big Show is so scary, 446 pounds, seven feet tall, world's largest athlete.
07:34But again, you can never count out John Cena, or Cena, Punk for that man.
07:39Looks like a little double team in here.
07:41Well, Triple Threat Rules, you'll see unlikely alliances formed.
07:44Well, this is not really unlikely, Cole.
07:47I mean, this is what these two guys, Punk and Cena are gonna have to do.
07:50But look at the strength of the Big Show.
07:53Big Show fired up.
08:03Boy, that may have just, I think Big Show started this match off mad.
08:08But that may have angered the big giant even more.
08:16Man, imagine that.
08:17The momentum driving Cena right out of the ring.
08:20Did you see the wealth building on Cena's chest, dude?
08:23And there's shots in the hands of the Big Show.
08:26A few more of those they'll have with the pirate screen.
08:29And you realize Big Show's smiling there because Cena comes out of action when Punk goes low.
08:35Great strategy by the champion.
08:37What a shot there from Punk to the oncoming Big Show.
08:42John Punk, G.F.O.
08:43G.I.M.O!
08:44G.I.M.O!
08:45G.I.M.O!
08:46G.I.M.O!
08:48G.I.M.O.
08:48G.M. Buckner earlier tonight.
08:50Told the Raw General Manager, AJ Lee.
08:52That after this match up you're going to be forced to respect me.
08:57As is everyone.
08:58Talking about go to sleep on the giant already?
09:01Look at this.
09:01He's trying to get the big hand open.
09:03Just not enough.
09:04Holy man.
09:06Man, they can cannon.
09:08And there's the strength of Cena.
09:10Looking for the A and Big Show.
09:12Cena's lucky Big Show didn't fall on his head.
09:14It looked like he did fall on his head.
09:21Well, I think when Punk was trying to pick up Big Show, he was trying to.
09:26Now look at this, cover by Punk, and Big Show gonna break it up.
09:29I think Punk was trying to show up Cena.
09:32Remember a pinfall there would help Punk retain the championship.
09:37Big fist.
09:42Once again, the match is back to Big Show's pace.
09:46Look at this, nearly 500 pounds, crushing the spine.
09:50A Punk.
09:55I don't know what he's talking to you, Cole.
10:09The Big Show with just so much strength and especially early on in matches.
10:17This has been beyond dominance for Big Show.
10:20Kidding.
10:21He's had the upper hand since the start of this matchup.
10:24Laying waste to Punk and Cena.
10:26Even the double team by Cena and Punk on the Big Show didn't work.
10:30That's wise by Big Show keeps Cena out of the equation.
10:34Make this a one on one matchup between Big Show and CM Punk.
10:46I don't really wanna say that Cena Punk's easier for Big Show to beat than John Cena, but
10:50I think maybe he is.
10:53There you go again, showing no respect to the champion.
10:55No, I'm not showing no respect.
10:58Punk, caught by Big Show.
11:01Again, the power of Big Show not allowing either one of these men to get out of the blocks.
11:05He's coming in.
11:06Good grief.
11:12Big Show with the right fist clenched.
11:14The knockout may be coming.
11:16Weapon of mass destruction, and John Cena realizing it,
11:19gonna make sure it doesn't happen there.
11:22Cena with some fists flying of his own.
11:27Sparing Cena out of his boots, and here we go.
11:30Cover, hook in the leg.
11:31Look at that.
11:32And Cena kicked out.
11:33So close for show to becoming WWE Champion.
11:36And Punk had his back to that action, but that is what Punk has to try to avoid.
11:42I mean, he could lose the WWE Championship and not even be a part of that equation.
11:48Big Show almost pinned Cena.
11:50Well, right now he can choose which one he wants to pin, and I think he's gonna be
11:54gonna continue to punish both.
11:55No, no, this does not look good for anybody.
11:59Big smile crossing the face of Big Show, and maybe near.
12:03We could be looking at the new champion as Big Show looks to get to the second rope, and he
12:07does.
12:08We could be looking at two, three spots on the mat as well.
12:12Look out, guys.
12:14No.
12:15And he got Cena.
12:17He caught Cena.
12:18Punk rolled out of the way.
12:19Here's the cover.
12:20Punk launching himself and breaking up the three count and saving his title.
12:24Cena tried to roll out of the way as well, but not fast enough.
12:28The Giant caught him.
12:33No.
12:34Whoa.
12:34Man, viciously sent over the top rope.
12:47Well, nobody left in the ring.
12:50I cannot believe how dominant, completely dominant Big Show has been since this match
12:55started.
12:56Cena, Punk have not been able to get any offense going.
13:00I had the opportunity to talk to Cena Punk yesterday about his strategy for this, and
13:05he said he feels he has to be on the offense early, but it has not worked out like that
13:11at all.
13:12Man!
13:13Man!
13:17Big Show just launched Punk into the ropes, and he bounced off him, and Punk is hurt.
13:23Now Show is focusing on Cena.
13:27John Cena, a ten-time WWE Champion.
13:33But even that can't help Cena.
13:34Side slam by Big Show.
13:39This giant looks unstoppable today.
13:41I can't remember Big Show ever being this unstoppable.
13:46Let's go back and watch this again.
13:49Caught in midair, the WWE Champion, and then just tossed.
13:56And you gotta give Big Show credit.
13:58He's doing a great job of divide and conquer.
14:01John Cena on the side, Suplex.
14:05That may be a game changer right there.
14:08Big Show down.
14:10You can't see me.
14:12And that's usually followed by a five knuckle shuffle, but no, not this time.
14:17Shades of Punk and what he did to The Rock a few weeks ago.
14:21And now CM Punk mocking John Cena.
14:28I'd be taking advantage of what Cena did if I were Punk.
14:31And look at Punk.
14:33Big Show is halfway across the ring.
14:36CM Punk.
14:39He's doing it with a hook.
14:41Is Punk gonna retain?
14:43One, two.
14:44You notice Punk trying to hook the leg and he couldn't do it.
14:47He couldn't hook the big tree-like leg of Big Show and Show powered out.
14:55And a kick by Punk, stunning Big Show.
14:58And again, look at this.
15:00CM Punk trying to wrap, set up Big Show.
15:02Look at this, look at this.
15:03Trying to lock in here.
15:06Big Show may have to tap out here.
15:08Yeah, Show may have to tap out, Big Show's in trouble.
15:10Remember, if he does tap out, CM Punk will retain the championship.
15:13Punk's got it locked in.
15:14Big Show in trouble trying to power out of this thing here.
15:19But there he is, you're doing just what you said, powering out.
15:23Big Show's arm stronger than the leg of CM Punk.
15:33Meanwhile, Cena has crawled back into the ring.
15:36And Cena fills momentum with a shoulder block.
15:40And now John Cena going for a submission maneuver.
15:42STF tied, STF tied by Cena.
15:45STF will show tap out, will Cena win his 11th title.
15:50Big Show may have to tap.
15:52Look at Cena, Cena's got it locked in, but again.
15:55No, no, no.
15:57Cena hanging on, but Big Show getting to his feet somehow.
16:00Again, the absolute power of the giant.
16:04Cena can't believe it.
16:05I can't believe it.
16:08And now John Cena caught in midair, and Big Show's dominance continues.
16:13Wow, it's amazing.
16:15Look at this.
16:16And now Punk taking out Big Show.
16:20What is Punk gonna do here?
16:23Trying to do anything he can to slow the momentum of the giant.
16:28You know both CM Punk and John Cena have had their submission holds on to Big Show, but
16:33they neither have been able to put him away.
16:37Punk's got the giant reeling.
16:39And again with a second patented high running knee from Punk.
16:43Yeah, one more of those might do the trick.
16:45Big Show still standing.
16:47CM Punk going for a third.
16:49This time he connects, Big Show reeling.
16:52Now CM Punk hoping to go for a running bulldog.
16:55Can he connect here?
16:55No, still the giant too strong.
16:58Unbelievable.
16:59John Cena gonna try his wear at the top rope.
17:03Cena drops the leg to the back of the neck.
17:06Got him.
17:07Cover him, John.
17:09CM Punk looking to take advantage.
17:12Again, trying to lock in the vice.
17:13And here comes John Cena, SPF.
17:16Look at this.
17:19Two sufficient holds locked down.
17:21Big Show's tapping out.
17:22Big Show's tapping out.
17:24Wait a minute, what?
17:29And the referee, he's confused.
17:33Tap, tap, tap.
17:39I mean, I don't think there's any way you can tell what hole Big Show tapped out to.
17:44Look, Punk and Cena had a submission hold locked in.
17:47The giant had no choice.
17:49So much pressure.
17:50He tapped, but to what hole?
17:55Hey, here's what happened.
17:57I heard the bell.
18:01Well, both Cena and Punk pleading their cases to the referee, but-
18:05Well, there's Raw's general manager, AJ Lee.
18:13Maybe she's gonna shed some light on this situation.
18:15Oh, my God.
18:25.
18:35I heard it, in the clutch, you tapped out.
18:44Hey, hey, hey, I know you two got something going on.
18:53Listen to them, listen to them.
19:03Let them decide, let them decide.
19:05You wanna have a tweet about it?
19:07Let them decide, listen to them.
19:12Restart the match.
19:17AJ Lee.
19:19Restart the match?
19:22Big Show gets a do-over, no!
19:24And he also buys himself some time with a double tongue slam.
19:28Big Show gonna steal it.
19:34And now he tries to cover Puck, and Puck has to kick out.
19:39AJ Lee, the Raw General Manager, forcing this match to be restarted.
19:44Big Show looked to take advantage.
19:47But once again, Big Show's been so dominant, he can't let himself get frustrated.
19:51You're right, and I think he just realized that.
19:54Look at the look on his face.
19:55Yeah, he's controlled this match since the beginning.
19:58With the exception of a few pockets here and there.
20:00Somebody's gonna get knocked down for the knockout blow.
20:03John Cena.
20:05A-A, got it!
20:06A-A connecting.
20:08Look at Puck, look at Puck.
20:10Right on it.
20:11Puck retains.
20:13Puck takes advantage of Cena's work.
20:17The winner of this match.
20:18And still, WWE Champion, CM Punk.
20:27John Cena realizing that he did the work, he delivered the A-A.
20:33But CM Punk doing what he had to do under triple threat rules to retain the title.
20:41The championship reign continues.
20:48Okay, yeah, did CM Punk do what he set out to do?
20:52Did he teach everyone about respect, in your opinion, here tonight?
20:57Well, I think he did what he set out to do.
21:00And the most important thing was to retain the WWE title.
21:05There's no arguing about that.
21:06He did it.
21:10About the most painful, of course.
21:10He made hope so.
21:10Global war on war.
21:10So, that's a story about, apo.
21:11So, making him geri laugh about this,
