25 Best WWE Raw Matches Ever

11. The Shield Vs Cody Rhodes & Goldust (October 15th, 2013)

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The Big Show pinching half of Daniel Bryan's act in 2015 rightfully came in for an awful lot of criticism, but few could dispute his popularity when he caved Roman Reigns' face in to assist The Rhodes Family against The Shield.

Expertly employed as The Authority's hired guns, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns were already in an advantageous situation a No Disqualification stipulation allowing for liberal interference. It couldn't compete with the miraculous babyface fire of both Rhodes and Goldust as they fought for their jobs and honour of their father.

All looked lost for the brothers after 'The Big Dog' speared 'The Bizarre One' through a barricade, but the giant equaliser made his presence felt at exactly the right moment. Cleaning out irritant Ambrose with one knockout punch, he caught a flying Rollins with another then sparked Roman too. Cody's match-winning cover drew him - at the time at least - the biggest response of his entire career.

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