Not on European tour
Bryan is no longer at work on the company’s current European tour. All adverts for future events no longer show Bryan. Reports from earlier in the week suggest that Bryan is working with an injury, though this has no confirmation. If WWE remove one of the company’s biggest draws from their line-up however, this indicates that Bryan may at very least be set to take a short sabbatical for a while.
Wins NXT Women’s Championship
Banks pins Charlotte in a Fatal 4-Way match, which also features Bayley and Becky Lynch, at NXT TakeOver: Rival to become the new NXT Women’s Champion. This is Banks’ first Championship under the WWE umbrella.
I feel like this ten-year-old girl who started her journey watching wrestling, who was just a fan, is just – is living her dream. This is everything I’ve wanted every moment of my day – every waking moment – this is all I’ve dreamt of, and now I have it. I did it.
Reigns wins 2015 Royal Rumble
Reigns wins the 2015 WWE 30-Man Royal Rumble match with help from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, earning himself a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at WrestleMania. After the match, Reigns speaks about preparing to face WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar.
Right now I’m going to take a moment to heal. I’m busted up, I’m bleeding everywhere. I need to go see the trainer, I need to heal up, and then I need to study some tape. I’m going against the beast, Brock Lesnar. That’s all that matters right now, WrestleMania. One goal: walk out there WWE World Heavyweight Champion. And you can believe that.
Retains title
At the 2015 WWE Royal Rumble, Lesnar successfully defends the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against John Cena and Seth Rollins in a triple threat match after pinning Rollins. The following night, Lesnar is asked about the possibility of suffering a broken rib during the encounter.
That is true. I have suffered from a lot of injuries throughout my career, but when the time comes to win I get through it, and that’s exactly what I did last night.
Cena vs Rollins – Steel Cage
Rollins defeats Cena in a singles competition steel cage match in the main event of WWE Monday Night RAW. Rollins picks up the victory by exiting the cage after interference from Lesnar.
Suffers injury
Harper suffers a large gash on the side of his head during his ladder match with Dolph Ziggler. The cut requires five staples from WWE’s medical staff. Harper is not removed from active competition.
Cena vs Rollins – No. 1 contender
Cena defeats Rollins in a singles competition tables match at WWE TLC on pay-per-view to remain the number one contender for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Cena picks up the victory by slamming Rollins through the table with an “Attitude Adjustment” at twenty-three minutes and thirty-five seconds.
Rusev vs Swagger – U.S. title
Rusev defeats Swagger in singles competition at WWE TLC on pay-per-view to retain the United States Championship. Rusev picks up the submission victory at four minutes and fifty seconds.
Lee vs Bella – Divas title
Bella defeats Lee in singles competition at WWE TLC on pay-per-view to retain the Divas Championship. Bella picks up the victory after spraying Lee in the eyes with a spray bottle hidden in her knee pad at seven minutes and thirty-five seconds.
Usos vs Mizdow – Tag team titles
The Uso Brothers defeat Mizdow in two on two competition at WWE TLC on pay-per-view via disqualification. The match ends when Miz uses one of the tag team championship belts on the Usos. Due to the circumstances of the victory, Mizdow retain the championships.
Harper vs Ziggler – Intercontinental title
Ziggler defeats Harper in a singles competition ladder match at WWE TLC on pay-per-view to reclaim the Intercontinental Championship. Ziggler picks up the victory by climbing the ladder and retrieving the championship belt suspended above the ring at sixteen minutes and forty-five seconds.
Injured in WWE debut
Steen suffers a broken nose during his debut match at NXT Takeover. WWE releases a video of him being tended to by WWE medical personnel.
Lee vs Bella – Divas title
Nikki Bella defeats Lee in singles competition at Survivor Series to become the WWE Divas Champion. Bella picks up the pinfall victory after Lee is surprised with a kiss from the ring apron by Brie Bella at thirty-five seconds.
Paige vs Nikki Bella vs A.J. Lee- Diva’s Championship
After slamming Bella to the floor, Lee applies Black Widow submission hold on Paige to claim a submission victory and recapture the WWE Diva’s Championship at Night of Champions.
Miz vs Ziggler- Intercontinental Championship
Miz rolls up Ziggler and latches his tights to score the dirty pin and reclaim the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Night of Champions.
Shamus vs Cesaro U.S. Championship
Sheamus pins Cesaro after a Brogue Kick to retain the WWE United States Championship at Night of Champions.
The Usos vs The Rhodes Brothers- Tag Team Championships
Cody pins Jimmy after a failed top rope splash attempt to capture the WWE Tag Team Championships for his team. The Rhodes brothers claim the victory and the titles at WWE Night of Champions
Lesnar- Cena WWE Championship at Night of Champions
Lesnar retains WWE World Heavyweight Championship after defeating Cena by disqualification due to outside interference by Seth Rollins. Rollins strikes Cena with the Money in the Bank briefcase to cause the match to end.
Suffers injury
Jericho suffers a cut on WWE Monday Night Raw during his match with Kane.
Tonight’s damage…. #FakeWrestler #5stitches #noboogers @wwe http://t.co/6jsWaeskYy
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) September 16, 2014
Suffers injury
Crowe suffers chipped tibia at live WWE NXT event in Palatka, Florida.
Chipped my tibia bone in my leg….. Such a great birthday present! Lol #CawCaw
— DEATH MACHINE (@TheSamiCallihan) August 31, 2014