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Roy Mustang

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The pre-show begins with the usual pre-show panel segments and video packages to hype the upcoming show. Eventually we cut to DREW MCINTYRE entering the arena with his suitcase which gets a massive pop from the live crowd. As he is walking into the arena however he is stopped by KEVIN PATRICK!

Kevin Patrick: Drew, you have been off TV for the last month due to Randy Orton punting you in the skull. Are you back to one hundred percent?

Drew McIntyre smiles.


Drew McIntyre: Kevin, you're new around here, aren't you?

Kevin looks a bit worried but he nods as Drew smiles.


Drew McIntyre: It's OK Kevin. I'm not going to cut you off like some of the others around here would or threaten you.

Kevin looks a little more relaxed.


Drew McIntyre: In this business, you are very rarely one hundred percent. You will always have knocks and little injuries you are fighting through. Mine just so happens to be from a long lay off but I'm cleared to compete tonight.

The crowd goes wild for that announcement confirming Drew McIntyre vs Randy Orton is on for later tonight.


Kevin Patrick: Do you have any fears over Randy Orton trying to take you out once again in tonight's match?

Drew shakes his head.


Drew McIntyre: Fear? No. If I was afraid Kevin, I wouldn't be here and I certainly wouldn't have been good enough to win the Royal Rumble would I?

Drew smiles to himself before getting serious.


Drew McIntyre: Randy seems to think if he does Roman's dirty work, he'll be rewarded. I thought you were smarter than that Randy. I mean even I learned last year doing someone's dirty work gets you nowhere.

Drew references his time with Shane McMahon as his henchmen.


Drew McIntyre: But tonight, is about sending a message to Roman. He can send whoever he wants to try to stop me from making it to Wrestlemania.

Drew starts to raise his voice.


Drew McIntyre: He can send Randy Orton, he can send Baron Corbin and the rest of the old Corporation after me. Hell he can send his cousins after me if they still speak to him.

Shots fired at Roman's family.


Drew McIntyre: But I will make it to Wrestlemania and I will finally achieve my destiny. I will finally beat Roman Reigns and become WWE Champion.

Drew walks off and heads into the arena bringing the interview to an end as we cut to the ring as we get the opening match on the Roadblock pre-show.


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Ricochet and Gran Metalik vs Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin

Match summary: This match starts off at a fast pace as Cedric Alexander starts for his team and spends the early stages wrestling against his fellow Cruiserweights as Dio stays on the apron for as long as possible due to still being a bit green. Cedric though does eventually get overwhelmed and is forced back making the tag bringing Dio Maddin into the match. Dio from there is a powerhouse and completely turns the tides of the match in the heels favor and they manage to isolate Gran Metalik in the corner of the ring.

Gran Metalik tries to use his king of the ropes skills to get out of the corner but Cedric cuts him off! The heels carry on working him in the corner as Cedric makes sure to target the ribs of Metalik. Eventually, though Metalik escapes and hits a SWINGING TORNADO DDT! He heads to the corner and even leaps over Cedric trying to cut him off after tagging in and brings RICOCHET BACK INTO THE MATCH! Ricochet is on fire and shows off his insane skills in the air as he wipes out both Cedric and Dio even getting a close two count with a STANDING SHOOTING STAR PRESS ON CEDRIC!

Ricochet thinks about what to do next and looks to the top rope. He makes the climb but as he gets to the top he is grabbed by Dio Maddin who looks to grab him and slams him down to the RING FLOOR BUT RICOCHET USING HIS AGILITY KICKS HIM OFF AND SPRINGBOARDS INTO THE RING... AS CEDRIC ROLLS HIM UP 1 2 Ricochet kicks out! Cedric though catches him shortly after with a SUPERKICK sending him backward as Gran Metalik tags back into the match. Cedric goes for a LUMBAR CHECK BUT METALIK COUNTERS INTO THE METALIK DRIVER! He plants Cedric to the mat and makes the cover 1 2 Dio Maddin breaks it up!

Dio Maddin at this point grabs hold of Metalik and LAUNCHES HIM INTO THE RING POST! Gran bounces back but Dio catches him with a chokeslam! Ricochet gets back to his feet and looks to leap off the top rope... BUT DIO CATCHES HIM IN MID-AIR! Ricochet tries to fight out of it but DIO CHUCKS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPES WITH AUTHORITY! Dio follows him to the outside and looks to beat him up as in the ring Cedric is back to his feet smirking. He sees Gran Metalik rising back up and grabs him from behind LUMBAR CHECK! Cedric makes the cover as Dio slams Ricochet around the outside of the ring 1 2 3 Cedric and Dio pick up the win!


Winners via pinfall: Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin (9:50)

Boos ring out but Cedric Alexander has a massive smile on his face having picked up a big win with his tag team partner tonight. Dio stops laying into Ricochet outside the ring and heads back inside as Cedric high-fives his partner as they gloat to the live crowd. Meanwhile, the medical team check on Ricochet and Gran Metalik whilst the pre-show carries on.

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After a few more pre-show panel segments, we cut to the backstage area as we can see a locker room door labelled “Robert Stone Brand from NXT” on it. Kayla Braxton walks up to it looking for an interview.

Kayla Braxton: I am currently standing outside the locker room of the Robert Stone Brand, who have their first-ever match on a Smackdown network special and I'm just going to get a few words from their manager Robert Stone.

Kayla politely knocks on the door and RAQUEL GONZALEZ walks out, towering over Kayla Braxton.


Raquel Gonzalez: What do you want?

Kayla Braxton: I'm here to speak to Robert Stone.

Raquel rolls her eyes and walks back inside the locker room.


Raquel Gonzalez: Robert it's someone looking for an interview!

We then see the door open as the smug ROBERT STONE WALKS OUT! He has a smug smile on his face as he walks up to Kayla.


Robert Stone: Kayla, what do I owe the pleasure?

Kayla Braxton: I was looking to get a few words from you ahead of what could be a big night for Chelsea Green and Aliyah.

Robert shakes his head.


Robert Stone: Not just for them but for me.

The smug manager looking to make it about himself.


Robert Stone: I've been touting this brand for months and finally you are seeing the benefits of being a part of the Robert Stone Brand!

He has a smug smile as we see his star client CHELSEA GREEN WALK OUT! She has a smug smirk on her face.


Chelsea Green: Tonight, is our night. You've not seen a star like me before on Smackdown and we'll take those tag team titles with us back to NXT!

Chelsea turns to Robert.


Chelsea Green: Now Robert, where is m and m's I ordered? There is red ones and I wanted green ones.

Robert puts his hands up and mouths sorry to Chelsea.


Robert Stone: I will sort that right away.

Chelsea smirks and heads back into the locker room shutting the door as Robert Stone shakes his head. He goes to walk off but Kayla stops him.


Kayla Braxton: One more question Robert. What about Mercedes Martinez?

Robert smirks.


Robert Stone: What about her? She wasn't good enough for the Robert Stone Brand and we will deal with her when we return to NXT with the Women's tag team titles. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to make a business call.

Robert walks off grabbing his phone and making a call.


Robert Stone: What is wrong with you? I told you green not red! Do you people even listen to me?

Robert Stone carries on ranting down the phone as we then cut to the ring for the final match on the Roadblock pre-show.


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Money in the bank qualifying match: Alexa Bliss vs Isla Dawn vs Sarah Logan

Match summary: The match starts off at a fast pace and stays there, in part due to the wild nature of Sarah Logan who from the word go is aggressive and controls the match. Isla Dawn and Bliss even team up at one point to take her down before fighting with each other. Bliss goes for a lot of roll-ups during their battle, trying to use her veteran's experience to get the win and advance to the Money in the Bank ladder match. Logan though makes a return and takes down both women as she stands tall. As the match goes to the closing stages, Sarah Logan is still the dominant force in the match.

The young Scot tries to fight back and even looks to get Logan up in an ELECTRIC CHAIR POSITION BUT LOGAN SLIPS OUT AND HITS A HEADBUTT! She then grabs hold of Isla Dawn and locks her in a GULLITIONE CHOKE as she starts to bring her down to the mat. Dawn looks like she is about to tap or pass out... AS ALEXA FLIES OFF THE TOP ROPE HITTING TWISTED BLISS TO BREAK IT UP! Dawn rolls out of the ring as Logan rolls away but Bliss grabs hold of her and hits the SNAP DDT! Bliss rolls Logan over and makes the cover picking up the 3 count as she qualifies for the Money in the Bank ladder match!


Winner via pinfall: Alexa Bliss (12:20)

A decent pop from the live crowd as Alexa Bliss gets to her feet and celebrates the victory tonight as she now has the chance to become the first two-time Mrs. Money in the Bank. Isla Dawn on the outside comes to and realizes she lost as she shakes her head before the pre-show segments carry on.

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We come to the final segment of the pre-show (or at least the ones I plan on writing) as DANIEL BRYAN is showing lacing up his boots up ahead of his Intercontinental title match with Pete Dunne. As he is doing this Kevin Patrick walks up to him.

Kevin Patrick: Daniel, I was looking to get...

Before Kevin can finish we see the imposing fellow Eco-Warrior ERICK ROWAN appears towering over Kevin. Bryan gets up to his feet and smirks standing next to Rowan.


Daniel Bryan: What did you want? Can't you see I'm getting ready for my Intercontinental title defense?

Kevin stutters not sure how to respond.


Kevin Patrick: I was just going to ask what you about your Intercontinental title match which is going to open Roadblock. How are you feeling about facing Dunne in a match with no time limit?

Daniel glares at Kevin.


Daniel Bryan: What a stupid question.

He shakes his head and glares at Kevin once again.


Daniel Bryan: The time limit means the challenger has to beat me. Dunne failed.

Bryan smirks as he says that before lifting his title up.


Daniel Bryan: All I had to do was last the fifteen minutes and I did it!

Daniel Bryan passes the title to Erick Rowan who noticeably looks at them for a few seconds longingly.


Daniel Bryan: Now there is no time limit and I need to beat Dunne, I will.

Bryan has a smug smirk as he gets closer to Kevin.


Daniel Bryan: I have over one hundred ways to beat someone in that ring. I know more submission holds than any wrestler on the planet. Or I might just stomp his head into the mat till he is out cold!

Bryan is getting intense as in the background Rowan is now holding the Intercontinental title for his fellow Eco-Warrior!


Daniel Bryan: Dunne is one of the best technical wrestlers on the planet and he isn't even on my level!

A lot of arrogance is being shown by Bryan here.


Daniel Bryan: This is a dream match for many people. I'm going to turn this into a nightmare for him.

Bryan goes to walk off but Kevin has another question for Bryan.


Kevin Patrick: Um Daniel, I have one more question?

Bryan turns back around and stares daggers at Kevin.


Daniel Bryan: Hurry up, the planet is dying whilst I waste my time talking to you!

Kevin looks a bit flustered now as Bryan is intensely close to him.


Kevin Patrick: Are you not worried by Trent Seven's presence at ringside?

Daniel glares at Kevin but starts to laugh?


Daniel Bryan: Worried? I'm the best wrestler in the world and if Trent tries anything...

Bryan points to Erick Rowan who lifts his right hand up for the first time showing off his broken fingers.


Daniel Bryan: Rowan will take care of him.

Erick looks at Bryan but the champion is oblivious and walks off as he heads towards the ring. Erick Rowan then follows after him and we cut to the last few pre-show panel segments before the pre-show comes to a close as they tell us the Intercontinental title match will start the show!



Matchcard for Wrestlemania 36: (Night 1)
April 4th
Tampa, Florida




Women's Universal title match:
Ronda Rousey (c) vs Becky Lynch

Universal title three-way dance:
Andrade Cien Almas (c) vs Brock Lesnar vs Aleister Black


Intercontinental title match:
Daniel Bryan or Pete Dunne (c) vs John Morrison or Buddy Murphy or The Miz or Erick Rowan

Cruiserweight title match:
Mustafa Ali (c) vs Dolph Ziggler

Men's Money in the Bank ladder match:
Bobby Lashley vs Sheamus or Noam Dar vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ???



Matchcard for Wrestlemania 36: (Night 2)
April 5th
Tampa, Florida




WWE title match:
Roman Reigns (c) vs Drew McIntyre

World tag team titles match:
The Usos (c) vs MVP and Lio Rush or The Ungovernables (Cesaro and Ilja Dragunov) or The Good Brothers or Slater and Ryder or Breezango

Women's Money in the Bank ladder match:
Beth Phoenix or Sasha Banks vs Natalya or Shayna Baszler vs ??? vs ??? vs Alexa Bliss vs ??? vs ??? vs ???


ROADBLOCK WILL BE POSTED SUNDAY!
 
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March 8th:
Chicago, Illinois



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The opening video promo to the show finishes as we see images of the crowd who are going wild in Chicago as we cut to the commentary team at ringside.

Byron Saxton: It's Sunday night and you know what that means. Welcome to the final Roadblock on the way to Wrestlemania!

Corey Graves: And we have a massive show in store. In our main event the WWE Women's title is on the line in a championship scramble match as Asuka defends against Ember Moon, Melina, Nikki Cross and Ruby Riott!

Byron Saxton: Not only that but we have Drew McIntyre taking on Randy Orton one on one.

Corey Graves: The top guys, The Revival will take on Heavy Machinery with the WWE Tag team titles on the line.

Byron Saxton: We will see a falls count anywhere match between Karrion Kross and Big E.

Corey Graves: The Women's tag team titles will be on the line in a fatalfour-way match as The Queens of WWE defend their belts against Liv Morgan and Carmella, The Robert Stone Brand and The Iiconics.

Byron Saxton: We will also see Hollywood celebrity David Arquette compete in a special attraction match as he takes on Baron Corbin in a no disqualifications match!

Corey Graves:
But we are starting the show off with a bang as Daniel Bryan defends his Intercontinental title against Pete Dunne!



A massive pop from the live crowd as we are in a smark-heavy city and Pete Dunne has his typical scowl as he walks to the ring. He is soon joined by Trent Seven, his friend, and former tag team partner as part of British Strong Style. Trent fiddles with his mustache before he walks to the ring with Dunne, reading to have his friends back.

Byron Saxton: Pete Dunne made an instant impact on Smackdown beating Luke Harper for the Intercontinental title last year. And since losing the title, he has been trying to get a hold of it once again.

Corey Graves: Not to mention his impressive performance in the Royal Rumble this year lasting over fifty-five minutes and tossing out Daniel Bryan!

Byron Saxton: And that lead to Dunne answering Bryan's open challenge on Smackdown which went to a time limit draw!

Corey Graves: Neither man looked to have the upper hand either and still had plenty left in the tank so we should be in for a treat tonight.



A massive pop from the crowd as Daniel Bryan walks out to the ring with the crowd too excited to boo him tonight. Erick Rowan joins Daniel Bryan and he has still has tape around his broken fingers. Bryan lifts his Intercontinental title into the air and talks trash to the fans to attempt to get boos but the crowd doesn't play ball.

Byron Saxton: Daniel Bryan may be hated elsewhere but in Chicago, he is seen as an icon.

Corey Graves: As he should. This man is trying to save the planet.

Byron Saxton:
Well he may be trying to save the planet but he might have to save his fingers from further damage.

Corey Graves: Look at the damage done by Pete Dunne to Erick Rowan a couple of weeks ago on Smackdown.

The usual title match introductions are done giving this a big fight feel. Outside the ring, Trent Seven and Erick Rowan stand in their man's respective corners as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Intercontinental title match: Daniel Bryan (c) w/Erick Rowan vs Pete Dunne w/Trent Seven

Once the bell rings both men slowly circle the ring and the crowd is already into it. After a good few seconds of circling the ring, the two technicians meet in the centre of the ring and lock up as they try to bring each other down. The two men are evenly matched as Dunne ends up pressing Bryan into the ropes. The referee starts to count but Dunne gives a clean break putting his hands up as Trent applauds his friend.

Dunne backs off as Daniel Bryan shakes his head before heading back to the centre of the ring as the two technicians start to grapple once again but Dunne this time wins out and GRABS HOLD OF BRYAN'S FINGERS LOOKING TO TWIST THEM... BUT BRYAN SCRAMBLES TO THE ROPES! Bryan has done his homework and knows what Dunne can do. Dunne once again breaks the hold early, knowing he is in this for the long haul as Bryan kicks the ropes in anger at being shown up early on. Rowan outside the ring stays silent whilst Trent carries on supporting his friend.

Dunne and Bryan meet in the centre of the ring for the third time as they grapple and once again Dunne looks like he might twist the arm of Bryan BUT BRYAN RESPONDS WITH A VICIOUS KICK TO THE GUT SENDING DUNNE BACK! Dunne back away falling backward as BRYAN FOLLOWS UP GRABBING DUNNE'S ARM AS HE TWISTS IT BACK... BUT DUNNE GETS HIS FOOT ON THE ROPE TO BREAK THE HOLD! Bryan though keeps the hold on and twists till the 3 count as he backs away... CHEAP SHOT TO THE JAW BY BRYAN!

Boos from the crowd for the first time tonight as Bryan taunts the crowd. Trent Seven on the outside noticeably shouts at Daniel Bryan but the champion ignores him and grabs hold of Dunne looking to send him back into the centre of the ring with a RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX... DUNNE ELBOWS HIM IN THE HEAD BREAKING FREE! Bryan backs off slightly staggered as Dunne looks to fire off on Bryan... BUT THE CHAMPION ROLLS UNDER THE ROPES TAKING A BREATHER!

Boos once again from the crowd as Daniel Bryan shouts abuse at the crowd, though some can't help but cheer for Bryan.Inside the ring, Pete Dunne chooses to head to his corner and talk strategy with Trent Seven as the veteran gives his friend some advice. Daniel Bryan climbs onto the apron and steps back into the ring as he signals he is going for another lock-up.Pete Dunne heads in and looks to lock up as well... BRYAN GOES FOR A CHEAP SHOT... BUT DUNNE IS READY AND CATCHES HIS ARM LOCKS IN AN ARMBAR!

Dunne wrenches back on the hold but BRYAN SCRAMBLES TO THE ROPES TO BREAK THE HOLD! Dunne this time though holds on for a little longer keeping on till 4 before letting go! Dunne backs off for the moment as Bryan grabs his arm and commentary wonders if Trent warned him the cheap shot from Bryan was likely. Bryan gets back up as Dunne charges in and SMASHES BRYAN WITH A FEW FOREARMS WHILST IN THE ROPES! Dunne isn't letting up as he grabs Bryan looking for a suplex BUT BRYAN COUNTERS WITH A TORNADO DDT!

Bryan makes the first cover of the match with a smirk 1 Dunne kicks out! The challenger still has a lot of energy left in the tank but Bryan sees an opening as he follows up hitting DUNNE WITH THE YES KICKS! Bryan looks to fire off the final one to the head but Dunne SWEEPS HIS LEG OUT FROM UNDER HIM! Bryan falls to the mat back-first and Dunne looks to grab Bryan's leg looking for a KNEEBAR... BUT BRYAN KICKS HIM OFF SENDING HIM INTO THE ROPES!

A close call for the champion as these two men are fairly evenly matched in the early stages. Bryan follows up as he charges at Dunne and HITS A DROPKICK SENDING DUNNE THROUGH THE ROPES TO THE RING FLOOR! Dunne lands with a hard thud as Bryan smirks to himself and climbs through the ropes standing on the ring apron. He waits for Pete Dunne to stumble to his feet and connects with a DIVING KNEE STRIKE OFF THE RING APRON!

Dunne falls to the floor as Bryan smirks and taunts the crowd with a smug smirk. He grabs hold of Dunne outside the ring and locks eyes with Trent Seven. He tells the fellow member of British Strong Style to back off before grabbing hold of Dunne looking the send him into the ring post... BUT DUNNE REVERSES IT SENDING HIM INTO IT! Cheers from the crowd as Dunne turns the tables but he isn't done. The sadistic Brit grabs Bryan and sends him into THE STEEL STEPS!

Bryan's shoulder rebounds off the steps with a hard thud as Dunne cranks his neck. He walks to the ring apron sliding in and out of the ring. He slowly makes his way over to Bryan who tries getting back to his feet BUT DUNNE CLOCKS HIM WITH A STIFF FOREARM SMASH! Bryan is staggered and falls back down, against the steel steps as Dunne takes complete control of the match. He then has a sick idea as he grabs Bryan's right hand looking to go for a STOMP ON THE STEEL STEPS...

Erick Rowan walks up to Pete Dunne distracting him for a moment! Rowan though doesn't touch him as Trent Seven comes forward and confronts the big man himself! However, the distraction proves costly for Dunne as BRYAN POUNCES AND GETS HIS FREE TRIPPING UP DUNNE SENDING HIM CRASHING BACKWARD ONTO THE RING FLOOR! Boos from the crowd as Bryan takes a moment to rest after being slammed into the steps and ring post during this match before grabbing hold of Dunne and hitting him with a BACK SUPLEX ONTO THE RING FLOOR!

Dunne's back bounces off the ring floor and clutches his head as Daniel Bryan grabs Dunne rolling him back into the ring. He smirks to himself and steps inside as he grabs hold of Dunne hitting him with a RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX! Once again Dunne's back bounces off the mat and he grabs his head as Bryan has an evil smirk on his face. Bryan makes his way over to Dunne and puts him in a CRAVATE POSITION BEFORE FIRING OFF A SERIES OF KNEE STRIKES TO THE HEAD! He hammers Dunne firing off several knees before dropping Dunne to the mat and taunting the fans again!

Bryan drops down and makes the cover 1 2 Dunne kicks out! Bryan though is in control and grabs hold of the head of Dunne as he grinds him down on the mat! He doesn't hold onto the headlock for long as he lifts Dunne up and hits him with a BACK SUPLEX! The commentary team makes a point to put over that Bryan seems to be targeting the head of Pete Dunne after his rough landing throughout the match whilst Bryan makes the cover 1 2 Dunne kicks out again!

Bryan smirks whilst commentary mention that each kick out will be sapping some of the energy out of the challenger and Bryan knows that as he slowly looks to dissect Pete Dunne. Daniel grabs hold of Pete Dunne locking his arms in a WRIST-LOCK POSITION READY TO START STOMPING HIM... BUT DUNNE COUNTERS WITH A KICK TO THE HEAD! Bryan lets go of Dunne but Dunne grabs hold of the right hand as he takes out his mouthguard and BITES THE HAND OF BRYAN!

Cheers from the crowd even if it is a cheap shot by Dunne who holds on till the referee counts to 3 before releasing. Bryan meanwhile stumbles away grabbing his right hand which is in pain as he looks furious whilst Dunne gets back to his feet having gotten himself back into the match. Bryan is still struggling with his hand as Dunne ROCKS HIM WITH A SERIES OF FOREARMS! He gets Bryan into the corner and lays into a few punches before backing away AND HITS A RUNNING FOREARM SMASH TO BRYAN IN THE CORNER!

Bryan slumps down selling the impact from that move as Dunne grabs hold of Bryan and hoists him up into the air SENDING HIM ACROSS THE RING WITH AN OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX! Decent show of power from Pete Dunne as he makes his way onto Daniel Bryan and makes the cover 1 2 Bryan kicks out! Dunne grabs hold of Bryan upon kick out and starts to twist his right arm into an uncomfortable position. He holds it for a few seconds before bending the arms on the mat AND STOMPS ON THE FINGERS ON BRYAN'S RIGHT HAND!

Bryan shouts in pain and rolls away as Seven applauds the joint manipulation Dunne is doing as we approach the 10-minute mark. Dunne doesn't want to let up on Daniel Bryan and starts smashing him with a series of forearms as he tries to get away BUT BRYAN COUNTERS WITH A WICKED HEADBUTT! Dunne is staggered and Bryan hits a drop toe-hold sending Dunne into the middle turnbuckle! Bryan then follows it up with a KICK TO THE MIDDLE ROPE SENDING INTO DUNNE!

Dunne falls to the mat as Bryan rests on the ropes and the commentary team mention that both these men are willing to bend the rules to walk out with the Intercontinental title tonight! Dunne is resting on the ropes and Bryan pounces on this as he STARTS STOMPING ON DUNNE'S HEAD IN THE CORNER IN VICIOUS FASHION! The referee starts to count and even gets to 5 before pulling Bryan away from Dunne! The referee warns Bryan he will disqualify him but Bryan shouts back he has till five!

This gets a pop from the live crowd in attendance which Daniel ignores and goes back to work as he lifts Dunne up and HITS HIM WITH A BRIDGING GERMAN SUPLEX! 1 2 Dunne kicks out! Bryan is back in control of the match and grabs hold of Dunne as he taunts the crowd before LAYING INTO DUNNE WITH A SERIES OF ELBOWS! He hammers them in on the head of Pete Dunne before dropping him to the mat! Bryan points at Trent shouting some abuse before making the cover 1 2 Dunne kicks out!

Bryan grabs hold of Dunne grinding him down on the mat taunting Trent Seven once again before he looks to go FOR THE YES LOCK... BUT DUNNE DESPERATELY FIGHTS HIS WAY OUT OF THE HOLD! Bryan stumbles backward a bit staggered as Dunne charges in but BRYAN CUTS HIS COMEBACK OFF WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE SKULL! Dunne falls to the mat as Bryan rubs his jaw after the elbows from Dunne and makes the cover 1 2 Dunne kicks out!

The champion is starting to take control as the commentary team reminds us we are nearly approaching the time that these two battled to a draw on Smackdown Live a few weeks ago. Bryan though looks to keep the pressure up and grabs hold of Dunne, twisting his right arm back locking him in an ARM-TRAPPED ABDOMINAL STRETCH! He wrenches back on the hold putting pressure on Pete Dunne. Outside the ring, Trent Seven is noticeably watching and wills Dunne on whilst Rowan remains completely stoic outside the ring.

Bryan is wrenching back on the hold as he puts the pressure on the head of Dunne but also on the mid-section and neck in the middle of the ring. Dunne does though start to look like he might be about to escape from the hold so BRYAN TRANSITIONS INTO A BRIDGING DRAGON SUPLEX! 1 2 Dunne kicks out! Bryan though goes right back on the attack as he grabs hold of Dunne and locks him in a SURFBOARD STRETCH WRENCHING BACK ON DUNNE!

Bryan is really looking to hurt and torture Pete Dunne throughout this match, looking to make him tap out and you can see the pain in Dunne's face! Bryan can feel Dunne start to slip out so he transitions the hold into a SURFBOARD CHIN LOCK! Once again Bryan finds a way to adapt to Dunne's offense and keeps the pressure on the back plus chest! Trent on the outside is noticeably looking to see how Dunne is doing and commentary mentions he does have a towel around his neck.

Back in the ring, Bryan is really starting to wrench that hold back as he does a ton of damage to the back and neck especially of Dunne however the Brit gets his arm free and GRABS THE FINGERS ON THE RIGHT HAND OF BRYAN TWISTING THEM! The commentary team put over Dunne's damage to them earlier in the match by biting them paying off and Bryan has to loosen his grip on the hold... BUT HE FIRES OFF A HEADBUTT GETTING DUNNE TO LET GO OF HIS FINGERS!

The commentary team put over the fact that you can't do many submissions if your fingers are broken and Bryan knows that himself. Bryan however still has the knees of Dunne locked in the surfboard position after rocking Dunne with that headbutt and gets to his feet before SMASHING DOWN THE KNEES OF DUNNE TO THE MAT! Bryan is looking to pick apart Dunne piece by piece in this match as we now close in on the 15-minute mark!

Dunne rolls away from Bryan as Daniel smirks to himself. Dunne rolls away trying to get some breathing room but Bryan has no intention of letting up as he grabs Dunne's wrists! He stands over Dunne and STARTS STOMPING THE HELL OUT OF HIM ON THE MAT IN VICIOUS FASHION! Bryan is almost sadistic in how much he is laying these stomps into Dunne and makes sure to give Trent a look as well as he does it! After getting off about 7 or 8 he lets go of Dunne's arms and makes the cover 1 2 Dunne kicks out!

We have now gone past the 15-minute mark but unlike Smackdown, Daniel Bryan this time is well in control and he senses it too! Dunne is struggling on the mat and Bryan heads to the corner of the ring as he sizes up Dunne for the RUNNING KNEE! HE CHARGES IN BUT DUNNE COUNTERS GRABBING THE RIGHT LEG AND HITS A DRAGON SCREW LEG WHIP! A wicked counter by Dunne to stay alive and he holds onto the leg as he locks in a TEQUILA SUNRISE ON DANIEL BRYAN!

Loud cheers from the crowd as Dunne from out of nowhere turns the tables on Daniel Bryan who took a bit too long toying with his food. Dunne however is unable to wrench the hold back as much as he could normally due to the damage done to him and this allows Bryan to crawl to the ropes forcing a break! Dunne though gives Bryan a taste of his own medicine and HOLDS ON TILL THE 5 COUNT! The referee tells Dunne off but he shrugs and says he has till 5!

Trent on the outside once again gives Dunne some encouragement whilst Rowan glares at Dunne and Bryan in the ring. Dunne sees Bryan looking to get back to his feet BUT DUNNE LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND HITS A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO HIS BACK! Dunne cuts Bryan off before he can even get going and looks to lift him up off the mat into a VERTICAL SUPLEX POSITION HOLDING BRYAN FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE TURNING INTO A SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! Dunne makes the cover 1 2 Bryan kicks out!

Dunne however doesn't get angry at the kick out and instead focuses on getting the job done as Bryan noticeably has his right hand stretched out SO DUNNE RESPONDS BY STOMPING ON THE FINGERS OF BRYAN! Bryan yells out in pain as Dunne stays on the fingers for a good few seconds until Bryan punches him in the gut to get him off them! Dunne falls back as Bryan rolls away to grab his fingers, selling the damage done by Dunne but Pete isn't done as he locks the legs of Bryan around his AND HITS A DOUBLE KNEE STOMP!

Dunne carries on the assault as he looks to pick Daniel Bryan apart himself! Bryan now clutches his left leg and Dunne like a shark smells blood. Pete heads to the corner of the ring and climbs to the top rope as Rowan gets closer to him but Dunne ignores the distraction and DIVES OFF HITTING A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO THE LEFT KNEE OF DANIEL BRYAN! Bryan shouts in pain and Dunne looks to take advantage as he grabs the left leg locking in a KNEEBAR!

Dunne wrenches back on the hold as he tears away at the left leg of Daniel Bryan as the champion lifts his arm into the air and is clearly in a ton of pain. Bryan refuses to tap out and starts to crawl towards the ropes! Dunne pulls back on the hold to keep him away from the ropes but Bryan keeps on crawling! Dunne though responds by breaking the hold and looks to drag him back across the ring BUT BRYAN HEADBUTTS HIM AGAIN! A wicked headbutt as Bryan gets back to his feet slightly limping! He looks to SUPLEX DUNNE BUT DUNNE COUNTERS AND HITS A SCOOP POWERSLAM! Dunne makes the cover 1 2 Bryan kicks out!

Bryan is down on the mat and it is the challenger's turn to stalk his prey as he lifts Bryan off the mat and connects with a GERMAN SUPLEX INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! Bryan's back slams off the turnbuckle as Dunne looks at Bryan and hits a HESITATION DROPKICK! Bryan slumps over in the corner and Dunne has an idea as he slides out of the ring. Pete Dunne is outside the ring and grabs hold of the left leg of Bryan SLAMMING IT INTO THE RINGPOST BEFORE LOCKING IN A MODIFIED FIGURE-FOUR LEGLOCK AROUND THE RINGPOST FROM OUTSIDE THE RING!

The referee starts to count as Dunne wrenches back on the hold making full use of the referee's count before letting go as he gets loud cheers from the crowd for pulling out one of Bret's signature moves here! He lets go of the hold but does fall onto his back wincing slightly whilst in the ring Bryan sells the damage done to his left leg! Dunne gets back to his feet however he is once again confronted by the imposing presence of ERICK ROWAN!

Rowan towers over him and TRENT SEVEN HAS SEEN ENOUGH OF ROWAN AS HITS HIM WITH A LARIAT KNOCKING DOWN ERICK ROWAN! Rowan falls back on the entrance ramp and Trent follows after him as the two men start to brawl up the entrance ramp! The two men disappear backstage and Trent makes sure we won't get anyone else getting involved in the finish of this match. Dunne meanwhile gets back to his feet looking to focus on the task at hand BUT BRYAN CATCHES HIM BY SURPRISE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE WIPING OUT DUNNE! A mixed reaction from the crowd as some can't help but cheer Bryan no matter how much he tries to get boos from the crowd.

Bryan gets back to his feet but is noticeably limping and furious after being worked over by Dunne the last few minutes. He grabs hold of Pete Dunne and lifts him up into the air hitting him with a BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX INTO THE RINGSIDE BARRICADE! Dunne's damaged back bounces off as in the ring the referee gets to a 3 count. Bryan quickly follows up with a BACK SUPLEX ONTO THE RINGSIDE BARRICADE! Dunne falls into the crowd and Bryan heads back into the ring smirking as he tells the referee to count getting loud boos as the crowd do not want a countout finish.

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Pete Dunne's hands appear on the barricade!

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Dunne climbs over the barricade and falls to the ring floor!

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Dunne crawls to the ring...

AND MAKES IT JUST IN TIME!

Dunne keeps the match alive by making it in the nick of time but Bryan pounces on Dunne and STARTS STOMPING ON HIS BACK IN VICIOUS FASHION! Bryan lays a beating on Dunne and shouts that he needs to stay down! The champion hoists up Dunne off the mat and slams him down with a GERMAN SUPLEX BUT HE HOLDS ON! Bryan lifts him up and connects with a SECOND ONE BUT HOLDS ON FOR ANOTHER AND PLANTS DUNNE AGAIN HOLDING ON FOR THE COVER! 1 2 Dunne kicks out!

Dunne sells the damage on the mat but Bryan is starting to get frustrated that he cannot put the challenger down for good! Bryan makes his way over to Dunne who is struggling on the mat and on the ropes as Bryan starts to lay in the YES KICKS WITH HIS RIGHT LEG! Bryan though noticeably can't get as much power behind it as he struggles to keep his weight on his left leg and DUNNE GRABS THE RIGHT LEG OF BRYAN AND COUNTERS HITTING HIM WITH THE X-PLEX! Dunne takes a moment to lay on the mat in pain before making the cover 1 2 Bryan kicks out!

Dunne gets to his feet and leans against the ropes, still struggling due to his back as Bryan is down on the mat for the moment and Dunne SMILES? Never a good sign when the sadistic Brit smiles as he gives Bryan a few clubbing forearm smashes to the head staggering him before GRABBING BOTH OF HIS WRISTS LOCKING THEM IN HIS HANDS! Bryan is only able to shake his head in fear AS PETE DUNNE STARTS GIVING BRYAN SOME STOMPS TO THE HEAD OF HIS OWN!

A massive pop from the live crowd as Dunne gives Bryan some vicious receipts for the damage done to him early in the match and the crowd chant along getting all the way to 15 before losing count as Dunne keeps on going before dropping Bryan's lifeless body! Dunne makes the cover on Bryan 1 2 Bryan barely kicks out! The champion is on the ropes and clearly still struggling after having his head kicked in. Dunne though senses the end and scoops Bryan up ready to go for the BITTER END...

BRYAN ESCAPES COUNTERING INTO A ROLL-UP!

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DUNNE KICKS OUT!

Bryan nearly stole it! Bryan looks to follow up but is a little slow due to the damage done to his left leg so Dunne counters with a BASEMENT DROPKICK TO THE LEFT LEG! Bryan collapses to the mat in pain clutching the left leg but Dunne is immediately on it locking in a FIGURE-FOUR LEG LOCK! A few WOOS from the crowd as we haven't reached 2021 yet! Dunne has the hold locked in very very tight as he wrenches on the left leg and tries to force a tap out from Bryan in the middle of the ring!

Dunne is trying to put as much pressure on the hold as possible but due to his back he can't go as far back as he would like but the pain is still etched all over Bryan's face! The champion is trying to find a way out of the hold but he can't get free as Dunne has it locked in tight in the middle of the ring! Bryan has his arm raised into the air and refuses to tap and instead looks to crawl to the ropes! Bryan starts to get closer and closer... BUT DUNNE DRAGS HIM BACK TOWARDS THE CENTRE OF THE RING AND FURTHER AWAY FROM THE ROPES!

Bryan is in no man's land and has is NOWHERE NEAR THE ROPES! The commentary put over how much danger Bryan could be in here as we reach the 25-minute mark! Bryan once again lifts his arm up having been in the hold for nearly 2 minutes now and the crowd is willing him on to tap out! BRYAN'S ARM GOES DOWN...


BUT HE USES IT TO REVERSE THE PRESSURE AND TRAP DUNNE IN THE HOLD!


Dunne is now the one trapped in the hold and whilst Bryan is still in a ton of pain due to the damage done to his left leg, Dunne has to crawl back first to the ropes doing more damage to his back BUT HE GETS TO THE ROPES BREAKING THE HOLD! Bryan doesn't even hold on till the 2 count letting go and rolling across the ring as he clutches his left leg. Dunne meanwhile rests by the ropes for the moment as both men side on opposite sides of the ring staring each other down!

The crowd starts up the typical “This is Awesome” chant the two men slowly rise to their feet using the ropes. They both glare at each other, having both picked each other's bodies apart. The two men walk across the ring (though Bryan struggles due to his leg) before meeting in the centre of the ring AS THEY TRADE CHOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! Both men get loud cheers from the crowd but they are more behind Dunne than Bryan in this battle.

Bryan is using his right hand but noticeably can't get as much power behind it and is hurting himself with each chop! Dunne starts taking control of the exchange sending him backward... BUT BRYAN FIRES OFF WITH A WICKED HEADBUTT... DUNNE FIRES BACK WITH ONE OF HIS OWN! Dunne gives Bryan a taste of his own move and fires back with another sending Bryan back once more before grabbing hold of him looking for the BITTER END... BRYAN COUNTERS WITH A GUILLOTINE CHOKE! Bryan uses his submission expertise as he wrenches his body around the throat and mid-section of Dunne as he looks to choke the life out of him!

Dunne though uses his strength to get to a standing position and POWERBOMBS BRYAN ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE BREAKING THE HOLD! Bryan slumps down in the corner as Dunne rolls away grabbing his neck whilst Bryan sells his back! Dunne gets back to his feet and looks to charge in BUT BRYAN SPRINGS TO LIFE AND STUNS HIM WITH THE RUNNING KNEE... BUT CAN'T MAKE THE COVER STRAIGHT AWAY DUE TO HITTING IT WITH HIS LEFT KNEE! He eventually crawls over and hooks the leg!

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Dunne kicks out!

Dunne stays alive! Bryan looks furious and can't believe he still can't put Pete Dunne down for the 3 count! Bryan though knows how to end this and rolls Dunne onto his front as he locks him in the YES LOCK! He wraps his hands around the head of Dunne and wrenches back the signature hold putting pressure on the damaged neck and head of the challenger in the centre of the ring! Dunne is in a ton of pain as Bryan wrenches the hold back as we approach the 30-minute mark now of these two men going to war!

Dunne is in trouble in the middle of the ring and struggling due to the damage being done by Bryan here in the hold as he grinds him down. He tries to crawl to the ropes but Bryan has it locked in TIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! Dunne can't move as Bryan really wrenches the hold on as Dunne lifts his arm into the air... BUT MOVES IT TO GRAB THE FINGERS ON BRYAN'S RIGHT HAND TWISTING THE FINGERS UNTIL BRYAN IS FORCED TO LET GO OF THE HOLD!

Bryan tries to get away from Dunne and even tries to kick him off BUT DUNNE ISN'T LETTING GO OF THE FINGERS OF BRYAN... AND HE SNAPS THEM! Bryan screams out in pain and Dunne quickly transitions INTO A CROSS ARMBREAKER! He wrenches back on the arm of Bryan causing the champion a shit ton of pain and HE MAKES SURE TO TWIST THE FINGERS OF BRYAN! Bryan is in a ton of pain but IS INCHES FROM THE ROPES! Bryan lifts his arm up...

BUT HE CAN'T REACH!

BRYAN LIFTS HIS ARM INTO THE AIR AGAIN...


AS HE CRAWLS CLOSER TO THE ROPES AND REACHES THE MIDDLE ROPE!

Bryan saves his title but Dunne makes sure to keep the hold on for an extra few seconds twisting on the fingers extra tight! Once he lets go he follows up with a series of stomps and viciously lays into Bryan! He then grabs hold of Bryan as he lifts him up... Bryan tries to fight out of it... BITTER END TO DANIEL BRYAN! Dunne finally hits it and makes the cover

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BRYAN GETS HIS FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE!

Bryan managed to wriggle so much that when Dunne planted him and landed close enough to the ropes to get a foot on it! Dunne looks angry as he drags him away from the ropes and pulls him to the centre of the ring as he puts his head between his legs and grabs both of his arms... PEDIGREE TO DANIEL BRYAN! The move of one of Bryan's biggest rivals as Dunne makes the cover

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BYRAN KICKS OUT!

Bryan refuses to go down to that move as Dunne is furious and puts his foot on the arm of Bryan! He then starts to stomp on the fingers of Bryan's right hand with his OTHER FOOT! He puts a ton of pressure onto the right arm of Bryan who is struggling on the mat before grabbing the right arm and once again looks to go for the CROSS-ARMBREAKER BUT BRYAN GET HIS RIGHT HAND FREE AND ROLLS DUNNE UP!

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DUNNE KICKS OUT!

Both men get to their feet as Dunne looks for a FOREARM SMASH BUT BRYAN AVOIDS IT HITTING A ROUNDHOUSE KICK WITH HIS RIGHT LEG! Dunne stumbles as Bryan takes a moment due to his left leg and spins him around HITTING HIM WITH A REGAL-PLEX HOLDING ON FOR THE COVER!

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Bryan though knows he needs to win this soon and lays into Dunne with a series of YES KICKS UPON KICKING OUT WITH HIS RIGHT LEG BEFORE FINISHING WITH THE ROUNDHOUSE KICK! Dunne falls to the mat and grabs hold of Dunne looking for the YES LOCK BUT CAN'T GET THE FULL GRIP ON DUE TO HIS FINGERS... SO HE TRANSITIONS AND LOCKS HIM IN CATTLE MUTILATION! Bryan can't wrap his fingers together but he has Dunne trapped in the centre of the ring!

Dunne is in a ton of pain as tries to escape from the hold!

He tries to push off the mat or find a way to escape...

BUT HE IS TOO EXHAUSTED!


HE TRIES AGAIN TO ESCAPE OR EVEN FIND A WAY TO GET FREE...

BUT HE CAN'T...


AND FINALLY SUBMITS!


Winner via submission and still Intercontinental Champion: Daniel Bryan (34:12)

Bryan lets go of the hold and falls to the mat next to Pete Dunne! Both men are clearly exhausted after that marathon of a match as they lay next to each other whilst the referee grabs the Intercontinental title, placing it on Daniel Bryan on the mat.

Byron Saxton: What a performance by both men tonight!

Corey Graves:
I've not seen a fight like that in years. These two men were evenly matched and in the end, Daniel Bryan barely won out!

Byron Saxton: But take nothing away from Pete Dunne. On another night, the Bitter End could have been enough.

Corey Graves:
But Bryan proved why he is one of the best wrestlers of all time. His submission expertise allowed him to pick a different submission to pick up the win even with his damaged fingers.

Daniel Bryan is now on his feet as he holds the title up and limps up the entrance ramp, holding the title with his left hand only. Dunne is back on his feet, struggling to stand due to the damage done to his back and body throughout that match by the champion. The two men stare each other down as the champion looks back at the ring and gives Dunne a knowing nod before heading backstage. Dunne meanwhile stays in the ring and soaks in the cheers from the crowd before we cut elsewhere...

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As we cut to a locker room backstage and see BIG E getting ready backstage noticeably watching the Intercontinental title match with interest, clearly not forgetting how he lost his title as he gets ready for his match later tonight. He looks frustrated but carries on with the working out as XAVIER WOODS walks into the room. Big E puts down the weights and smiles as he hugs his best friend upon him entering the room.

Big E: It's good to have you back man.

Xavier Woods: Just missing one man now.

Big E smiles but he looks angry as he thinks about what Kross has done to the New Day in the last month.

Big E: Tonight, I give Kross the beating he deserves after what he did to you two.

Xavier Woods: And for costing you the Intercontinental title.

Big E nods though he looks at Woods.

Big E: What he did to you two, taking weeks off my best friend's career hurt me more. That Intercontinental title? I will get it back. I will hold gold once again but no one hurts my friends.

Big E looks serious and focused as Woods smiles.

Xavier Woods: Well I've got a big surprise for you after you win the match.

Big E:
OHHHHHH boy you can't tell me that. What is it?

Woods smirks.

Xavier Woods: If I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise now would it E?

Big E chuckles and pats Woods on the shoulder.

Big E: Well keep it safe for me whilst I kick Kross's ass.

Xavier Woods: I will but if Kross pulls anything or Scarlett pulls anything...

Big E: Only then come out to stop her or anyone else getting involved. But I want to kick his ass alone.

Big E and Woods share a hug before Big E goes back to getting ready and we cut back to the commentary at ringside.

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Byron Saxton: Strong words from Big E as he prepares to take on Karrion Kross in a falls count anywhere match.

Corey Graves: Kross is a monster and you should want back up when you go to fight him. I tell Big E to not focus on his friends but he is following my advice at the worst possible time.



A pretty loud pop as former WCW Champion and Scream star David Arquette walks out! He has a smile on his face before taking off his jacket showing his ring gear. He slaps hands with a few of the fans at ringside before climbing into the ring.

Byron Saxton: David Arquette, a Hollywood celebrity is stepping into the ring tonight to take on Baron Corbin. This is only something that can happen in WWE!

Corey Graves: But he better have good insurance because he is facing a former United States Champion and Money in the Bank holder!

Byron Saxton: That he is but David Arquette stunned the world in WCW and became a World Champion! Something Corbin has never done.

Corey Graves:
I'm sure Corbin will be happy about being reminded of that fact.



Loud boos from the crowd as usual but Baron Corbin has the usual smug disdain for the fans. He taunts them as he walks down the ramp and doesn't even pay attention to David Arquette in the ring.

Byron Saxton: Do you think Corbin taking him this lightly is a good idea?

Corey Graves:
I think Corbin is smart enough to know how seriously he needs to take David Arquette.

Baron Corbin turns around AND GETS CAUGHT OUT AS DAVID ARQUETTE LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE WIPING HIM OUT WITH A CROSSBODY! Cheers from the crowd as David Arquette gets back to his feet and rolls Corbin back into the ring. He then looks under the ring apron and grabs a weapon already!

Byron Saxton: David Arquette knows he needs and equaliser!

Corey Graves:
But anything David grabs, Corbin can use as well!

David Arquette grabs the kendo stick from out under the ring and shows it to the crowd. He slides into the ring and joins Corbin inside! Corbin struggles to his feet as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Special attraction match: No disqualifications no countouts match: Baron Corbin vs David Arquette

David Arquette wails on Baron Corbin hitting him with several kendo stick shots to the back keeping him down and even lays into him so bad Corbin falls out of the ring! The crowd is going wild as Arquette follows him out of the ring and carries on the assault as Corbin is getting shown up early on! Eventually, the stick breaks as David Arquette drops the stick and we see Corbin struggling on the ring floor so Arquette jumps onto him and LAYS IN A FEW PUNCHES!

Corbin struggles on the ring floor as Arquette is surprising a few people so far! David gets back to his feet as he gets cheers from the crowd and walks over to the ring apron as we hear a few fans shout WE WANT TABLES! David nods and says “Alright” as he heads to the ring apron as HE PULLS OUT A TABLE! Loud cheers from the crowd as David looks to give the fans what they want! However, as he finishes pulling it out... CORBIN HITS HIM WITH A CLOTHESLINE TO THE BACK OF THE NECK!

Boos ring out as Arquette drops to the floor as Corbin looks angry. He then looks at the fans and points to the table asking if they want this. When he hears yes, HE KICKS THE TABLE BACK UNDER THE RING TO BOOS FROM THE CROWD! Corbin makes his way back over to David Arquette laying into him with several hard punches. He picks up David Arquette and YEETS HIM INTO THE RINGSIDE BARRICADE! Arquette's back bounces off the barricade and he is clearly struggling to survive.

Corbin follows up and lays into Arquette with a series of punches to the head before picking him up and IRISH WHIPS HIM INTO THE RING APRON! David's back bounces off it before getting a big boot from Baron Corbin! The former Lone Wolf smirks and taunts the crowd as he grabs hold of Arquette rolling him back into the ring! Arquette is struggling on the mat as Corbin slowly stalks him, taunting his opponent. He grabs hold of him and hits SNAKE EYES!

David's head bounces off the turnbuckle as he lays in the corner head first on the turnbuckle! Baron Corbin looks to follow up and do some more damage to Arquette BUT THE CELEBRITY HOLDS ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE PAD! Corbin overpowers him and ARQUETTE RIPES OFF THE TURNBUCKLE PAD! That doesn't help him right now though as Corbin lifts Arquette into the air hitting him with a POWERBOMB TO THE MAT! Corbin smirks as Arquette falls flat on the mat and Corbin makes a pin with his foot on the chest 1 2 Arquette kicks out!

Corbin looks angry that Arquette even dared to kick out! He picks up Arquette and tells him to stay down before CHOKESLAMMING HIM TO THE MAT! Corbin once again put his foot on the chest of Arquette 1 2 Arquette kicks out again! David barely kicked out but he did and Corbin is furious as he bends down over Arquette laying into him with several punches to the head! He wails on David Arquette and gives him a beating before rolling out of the ring, heading to the timekeeper's area!

He tells them to move before reaching over and grabs a STEEL CHAIR! Boos from the crowd as Corbin heads back to the ring and climbs back inside as we see David Arquette struggling to get back up as CORBIN SWINGS THE CHAIR... BUT ARQUETTE MOVES JUST IN TIME! Arquette rolls out of the way and LOW BLOWS CORBIN! Desperate times call for desperate measures as Corbin drops the steel chair! Arquette stands up struggling but hits Corbin with a series of punches keeping him down!

Arquette rolls off Corbin and looks to the mat next to Corbin seeing the steel chair! He asks the crowd if he should use it and they cheer loudly! He picks it up and SLAMS IT DOWN ON CORBIN'S BACK AS HE TRIES TO GET TO BACK UP! Arquette slams it down a few more times before dropping it onto the mat next to him! He lifts Corbin up and struggles due to the weight of him but gets him up enough to hit an awkward-looking DDT ONTO THE STEEL CHAIR! Cheers from the crowd as Arquette rolls Corbin over and makes the cover

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David doesn't look surprised as he wonders what to do next and we can hear from the crowd what they want him to do as they once again chant for tables! Arquette being a man of the people heads out of the ring and goes to the ring apron again. He looks for the table as it was kicked far under and Arquette pulls out something different instead... A SCREAM MASK! Cheers from the crowd as Arquette looks inside it and the camera shows it is LOADED!

He climbs back into the ring and puts the mask on as Corbin gets up AND ARQUETTE HEADBUTTS HIM WITH THE LOADED MASK! Cheers from the crowd for the goofy spot as Corbin falls back over! Arquette is in control as he makes the cover again 1 2 Corbin powers out! Corbin starts to get back up as Arquette grabs hold of him and Irish whips Corbin into the ropes BUT CORBIN SLIDES OUT AND RUNS AROUND THE RING POST, HITTING ARQUETTE WITH DREAM CRUSHER!

Boos from the crowd as Corbin towers over him and looks furious! He doesn't even try to make the cover as he looks to make Arquette suffer now. He looks at the steel chair on the mat! He grabs it and WAILS ON HIM WITH A SERIES OF CHAIR SHOTS IN THE BACK! He lays into the celebrity before stopping as he smirks to himself! He places the chair on the mat unfolding it into a seated position. He grabs hold of David Arquette and SLAMS HIM DOWN WITH DEEP SIX ON THE STEEL CHAIR BREAKING IT! Loud boos from the crowd as Corbin makes the cover

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CORBIN BREAKS THE COVER!

Corbin had the match won but he isn't done with Arquette! He looks at Arquette who is struggling to move after that brutal move and tells Arquette “He's going to make him regret even coming back" as he lifts him up ready to go for the END OF DAYS... DAVID RAKES THE EYES TO BREAK FREE!

Corbin drops Arquette but goes for a CLOTHESLINE BUT ARQUETTE AVOID IT ROLLING UNDERNEATH CORBIN! He lands behind the big man before PUSHING HIM INTO THE EXPOSED TURNBUCKLE! Corbin is staggered as ARQUETTE HITS THE DIAMOND CUTTER! Arquette hitting the finisher of his friend from WCW DDP! Arquette rolls onto Corbin and makes the cover!

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It might be the RKO or Dimond cutter but it ain't from Randy Orton or DDP! Arquette does his best acting and wonders what he has to do? He then thinks for a moment rolling out of the ring and heads to the ring apron... AS HE PULLS OUT A TABLE! David takes his time and lifts the table up sliding it into the ring! He takes his time setting it up before he sees Corbin start to move! Arquette seeing this gives Corbin a few kicks before bending down to punch him to keep Corbin down!

Arquette then grabs hold of Corbin and places him on the table! Arquette heads to the top rope and looks to steady himself ready to soar through the air... CORBIN KICKS THE TOP ROPE CROTCHING HIM! Arquette is staggered as Corbin grabs hold of him on the top rope having recovered and CLIMBS ONTO THE TOP ROPE! He lifts Arquette into the air AND HITS A SUPERPLEX THROUGH THE TABLE! A massive reaction from the crowd and Corbin rolls onto Arquette for the cover!

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Baron Corbin wins!

Winner via pinfall: Baron Corbin (6:53)

The cheers for the table spot now turn to boos as Corbin rolls off David Arquette smirking to himself. He takes his time getting to his feet as the referee walks over to Arquette to check on him but Baron Corbin insists his arm is raised by the referee drawing even more heat from the crowd!

Byron Saxton: We may not like it but Baron Corbin is the winner of this match.

Corey Graves: You just have to accept it Byron. He overcame everything David Arquette threw at him and picked up the win.

Byron Saxton:
But all the credit in the world goes to David Arquette for bringing the fight to Baron Corbin tonight.

Corey Graves: He did a lot better than I gave him credit for and I think Corbin knows it as well.

Baron Corbin is looking to leave the ring but he sees David Arquette getting to his feet. Corbin thinks for a moment and walks over to Arquette. The celebrity looks slightly wary but Corbin sticks his hand out offering a handshake?! Arquette is a bit suspicious of Corbin as are the crowd but he insists on the handshake. Arquette finally agrees and shakes hands with Baron Corbin. The crowd is unsure how to react but it seems genuine as Arquette goes to leave... BUT BARON HOLDS ON AND PULLS HIM IN FOR THE END OF DAYS!

Byron Saxton: Son of a bitch!

Corey Graves: Arquette's first mistake was trusting Baron Corbin!

Arquette is laid out as Baron Corbin mocks the crowd getting very loud boos from the crowd before leaving the ring as the camera focuses on a laid-out David Arquette and we cut to the backstage area…

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As we can see EMBER MOON getting ready for the main event! She looks focused and is taping up her fists ready for action as the locker room door opens. Ember is on edge until she sees her tag team partner ALEXA BLISS standing there as the two women share a hug! Bliss smiles as Ember looks to speak first. As we can see EMBER MOON getting ready for the main event! She looks focused and is taping up her fists ready for action as the locker room door opens. Ember is on edge until she sees her tag team partner ALEXA BLISS standing there as the two women share a hug! Bliss smiles as Ember looks to speak first.

Ember Moon: Congratulations on the win Alexa.

Alexa Bliss: Thanks Ember.

Ember Moon: Am I looking at the first-ever two-time Miss Money in the Bank?

Alexa chuckles and smiles at her best friend.

Alexa Bliss: Damn right you are.

Bliss fist bumps Ember Moon as they share a smile.

Alexa Bliss: And tonight is the night you finally beat Asuka!

Ember doesn't smile straight away which Alexa picks up on.

Alexa Bliss: Ember, now isn't the time to doubt yourself. You have got this.

Ember nods as looks at Bliss.

Ember Moon: I know I can beat Asuka one on one but tonight isn't one on one.

Alexa nods.

Alexa Bliss: That might be the case but you're going to win. You're going to Wrestlemania and you will walk out as WWE Women's Champion.

Ember smiles as Bliss puts her arm on the shoulder of her friend.

Alexa Bliss: And after Wrestlemania, I'll have a title shot so we can fight one on one to see who the best is.

Ember shakes her head.


Ember Moon:
I'll just beat you like I do every time I take you on in any games.

Bliss smirks and shakes her head as the two friends share a hug whilst we cut back to the ring for the next match on the show.

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Boos from the crowd (though a few of the fans cheer) as we return to the ring as we get ready for the fatal-four-way match for the WWE Women's tag team titles. The Iiconics walk out first and taunt the crowd on the way to the ring, looking to get back the Women's tag team titles for the first time since last year.

Byron Saxton: The Iiconics won the tag team titles at last year's Wrestlemania in a match just like this one. Can they win in this environment once again and this time walk into Wrestlemania as tag team champions?

Corey Graves: The Iiconics have the most experience as a tag team in this match. That could prove to be the difference tonight in this environment.



Cheers from the crowd now as Liv Morgan and Carmella walk to the ring matching attire. The two friends do a little dance break at the top of the entrance ramp and they are even joined by their friend R-Truth! He dances with them and generally acts goofy to the delight of the crowd. All 3 slap hands with the fans before heading to the ring.

Byron Saxton: Liv Morgan has had a break-out year on Smackdown since leaving the Riott Squad and tonight could become tag team champions with Carmella.

Corey Graves: Carmella has had a bit of a weaker year compared to the prior ones but she is yet to become a tag team champion in the women's division.

Byron Saxton: And you have the wild card of R-Truth at ringside who might negate the presence of Robert Stone!

Corey Graves:
R-Truth shouldn't be out here. Robert Stone at least has a manager's license.



Boos from the crowd but still fairly small as the fans are unfamiliar with the Robert Stone Brand still. The team from NXT walk to the ring as Chelsea Green and Aliyah lead the way. Robert Stone and their new muscle Raquel Gonzalez. Chelsea Green makes sure to show off to the crowd whilst Aliyah looks happy to be there as she steps into the ring.

Byron Saxton:
The Robert Stone Brand have slowly started to make an impact in the Women's division down in NXT and what better way to carry that on by becoming the second team from NXT to hold the tag team titles?

Corey Graves: And would you look at the size of Raquel at ringside! She could be a massive difference-maker in this match!



And last but certainly not least The Queens of WWE make their way out getting loud boos from the crowd. Charlotte and Lacey lift their Women's tag team titles into the air as they gloat to the live crowd. None of the teams look impressed as the champions make their way to the ring.

Byron Saxton: Charlotte and Lacey have made their intentions clear ever since teaming up to win those belts.

Corey Graves: Using them to not only be tag team champions but also to compete for the Raw and NXT Women's title. Which Charlotte has now been confirmed to be fighting Bianca Bel-Air and Rhea Ripley at Takeover Tampa for!

Byron Saxton: However tonight The Queens need to focus on keeping those tag team titles around their waist for sure!

Corey Graves: Well, I've gotten word from Wade Barrett backstage and after drawing lots it will be one half of The Iiconics starting in the ring against either Liv Morgan or Carmella.

As said by Corey we can see Peyton Royce step into the ring on behalf of the Iiconics whilst Liv Morgan starts for her team. Robert Stone talks strategy to his clients whilst Charlotte says a few words to Lacey and the referee calls for the bell to get this underway.

WWE Women's tag team titles tag team titles fatal four way match: The Queens of WWE (c) vs The Iiconics vs Liv Morgan and Carmella w/R-Truth vs The Robert Stone Brand (Chelsea Green and Aliyah) w/Robert Stone and Raquel Gonzalez

The bell rings and Peyton starts the match by trash-talking Liv Morgan as the two teams carry on their mini-rivalry of late. Liv though isn't in the mood for Peyton and SLAPS HER! Peyton looks angry but Liv jumps onto her with a LOU THRESZ PRESS AND LAYS INTO HER! Cheers from the crowd as Liv grabs hold of Peyton and sends her into the top left corner, her corner as she makes the tag to bring Carmella into the match! Both women grab hold of Peyton and hit her with a DOUBLE ONE-HANDED BULLDOG! Liv heads back to the corner as Carmella makes the cover 1 2 Peyton kicks out!

Carmella grabs hold of Peyton and works over her on the mat lifting her up as she sends Peyton into the ropes with an Irish Whip... AS CHELSEA GREEN BLIND TAGS IN AS PEYTON BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES! Peyton rebounds back getting an ATOMIC DROP! However, before Carmella can react CHELSEA GREEN WIPES HER OUT WITH A BIG BOOT! Peyton rolls out of the ring as Chelsea Green gloats and makes the cover 1 2 Carmella kicks out!

Chelsea Green grabs hold of Carmella and gets boos from the crowd as she carries on showing off. She locks Carmella in a FIGURE-FOUR HEAD-SCISSORS making sure to look directly at The Queen Charlotte Flair. She doesn't look happy but she doesn't rise to it as Chelsea grabs Carmella and hits her with a DDT! Chelsea makes the cover 1 2 Carmella kicks out! Chelsea grabs Carmella and sends her into their corner as Robert Stone cheers them on obnoxiously. Chelsea makes the tag and brings in Aliyah!

Chelsea gives Carmella a few boots in the corner and Aliyah joins in getting boos from the crowd. Once again Robert Stone applauds what his clients are doing whilst Raquel stands next to him cutting an imposing presence. Aliyah rolls Carmella out of the corner and towards the centre of the ring before running the ropes and hits a NECKBREAKER TO HER WHILST SEATED ON THE MAT! Aliyah makes the cover 1 2 Carmella kicks out. Aliyah follows up with a series of slaps and lays into Carmella!

She gets a series of strikes off on her but CARMELLA FIGHTS HER OFF AND SENDS ALIYAH INTO THE CHAMPIONS CORNER! Aliyah falls backward and Lacey Evans uses this to insert herself into the match. Charlotte noticeably has no interest in stepping in the ring just yet whilst Carmella heads to her corner and brings Liv Morgan back into the match, rolling out to recover for the time being! Liv charges in as Lacey swings for her but Liv ducks under the ropes avoiding the other entrants in the match and hits her with a LOU THRESZ PRESS LAYING IN A FEW PUNCHES TO THE HEAD!

Liv is in control and heads towards the corner before hitting a SINGLE LEG BASEMENT DROPKICK! Liv makes the cover 1 Lacey powers out! It's going to take a lot more to keep the former marine down. Lacey upon kicking out crawls towards her corner BUT LIV STOMPS ON HER BACK STOPPING HER! She grabs Lacey lifting her off the mat and goes for a BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX SLAMMING LACEY DOWN! Liv makes the cover 1 2 Lacey kicks out!

Liv is in control as Charlotte on the apron does watch on a bit nervous whilst we can see Robert Stone giving some instructions to his clients. Morgan meanwhile grabs Lacey and looks to send her into the ropes ready for obLIVion... BUT LACEY YANKS HER HAIR DROPPING HER DOWN! Heat for the cheap move by Lacey who was struggling a bit. She heads to the ropes not noticing it is by THE IICONICS AS BILLIE KAY TAGS IN OFF THE LEG AS LACEY GOES FOR THE SASSY SAULT AND CONNECTS... BILLIE BOOTS LACEY IN THE FACE STOPPING HER! Billie makes the cover

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Liv kicks out before anyone can break it up!

The crowd bite on that moment a little as The Iiconics nearly picked up the win in the same way they did at Wrestlemania last year. Billie though looks to carry on the damage as Carmella comes at her but she gets into it with Peyton as those two fall to the outside of the ring! Billie meanwhile looks to go for FATALE DESTRUCTION... BUT LIV HITS A HURRICARANA SENDING HER INTO THE ROBERT STONE BRAND CORNER ALLOWING CHELSEA GREEN BACK INTO THE RING!

Chelsea Green steps into the ring with a smirk as Liv looks to her corner to tag out but CARMELLA IS STILL FIGHTING PEYTON OUTSIDE THE RING! Liv looks to crawl to the champion's corner needing some breathing room but THE CHAMPS DROP OFF THE APRON ON CHARLOTTE'S INSTRUCTION! Boos from the crowd as Bryon wonders on commentary if Charlotte wants to do as little as possible to avoid injury ahead of her NXT title match at Takeover! Chelsea Green pounces on this jumping on the back of Liv Morgan as he stops short of the corner with an ELBOW DROP TO THE BACK!

Liv falls as Chelsea grabs her and brings her towards the turnbuckles. The champions think about stepping forward to tag back in but Raquel stands in the way long enough to stop them! Chelsea meanwhile lifts Liv into the air and SLAMS HER HEAD DOWN WITH A STOMP ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE! Boos from the crowd as Chelsea drags Liv back towards the centre of the ring! Chelsea makes the cover 1 2 Liv Morgan kicks out!

We can see Billie ready to try to break it up but Liv survives by herself! Outside the ring meanwhile, Peyton wins the brawl with Carmella and hits her with DEJA VU (Spinning brainbuster) before climbing back onto the ring apron. The Queens of WWE argue with the referee and tells him to kick out Raquel and Robert Stone allowing CHELSEA TO BRING LIV OVER TO THE CORNER AND CHOKE HER USING THE ROPES! Boos from the crowd and The Iiconics watch on not giving a damn.

The referee meanwhile tells Robert Stone and Raquel he will keep an eye on them as Chelsea stops the choking of Liv and makes the tag bringing Aliyah back into the match. The Robert Stone Brand carries on their work and looks to double team Liv Morgan several times over the next minute or so BUT SHE COUNTERS WITH A DOUBLE ONE-HANDED BULLDOG TO BOTH WOMEN! She looks to her corner but CARMELLA IS STILL DOWN OUTSIDE THE RING! She looks over and has no choice but to tag in PEYTON ROYCE!

Peyton gets a mixed reaction but a few cheers as she hits a double clothesline to CHELSEA AND ALIYAH AS THEY GET UP! Peyton even gets fired up as Billie charges across the ring knocking CHARLOTTE AND LACEY OFF THE APRON! At this point, Robert Stone starts shouting instructions to Raquel BUT R-TRUTH HAS SEEN ENOUGH AND ATTACKS HIM! Robert Stone struggles to fight back as Truth lays into him and sends him over the barricade into the crowd... AS RAQUEL GRABS TRUTH AND CHOKESLAMS HIM ONTO THE BARRICADE!

A brutal bump for R-Truth and an awesome show of power for a future NXT Women's Champion (who knows in this timeline)? Back in the ring Billie Kay and Peyton grab hold of Chelsea Green after taking down Aliyah and hit her with FALL FROM GRACE (Magic killer)! She rolls out of the ring selling the impact leaving her teammate alone with The Iiconics! They turn to Aliyah and hit her with THE SICK KNEE FROM SYDNEY! Loud cheers from the crowd as we see Peyton make the cover

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CHARLOTTE CHARGES IN BUT BILLIE STOPS HER AND SENDS THEM OUT OF THE RING!

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CARMELLA MAKES THE SAVE!

She keeps the match alive for her team and starts fighting with Peyton laying into her! She fights off the other half of the Iiconics before hitting her with THE PRINCESS KICK! She drops Peyton before catching Aliyah with one as well when she gets back up and sends her into the champion's corner! She looks to grab Peyton to bring her over but sees RAQUEL TOWERING OVER LIV AT RINGSIDE WHO SLAPS HER AFTER SHE ATTACKED R-TRUTH! Raquel though refuses to back down so...

CARMELLA RUNS THE ROPES AND HITS A SUICIDE DIVE THROUGH THE ROPES WIPING OUT RAQUEL! In the ring meanwhile, Aliyah is still out of it as LACEY APPEARS AND TAGS HERSELF IN! Peyton is struggling to her feet as Lacey lines her up and HITS THE WOMEN'S RIGHT! Billie looks to step into the ring to help her BUT CHARLOTTE TAKES HER OUT WITH A SPEAR! Boos from the crowd as Lacey makes the cover

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Charlotte stops Liv from breaking it!

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Chelsea Green tries to make it in time...

but is just short!

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Winners via pinfall and WWE Women's tag team titles tag team champions: The Queens of WWE (10:01)

Loud boos ring out from the live crowd as The Queens of WWE once again find a way to survive in this match! Chelsea knows she was inches away from saving this match but the chaos, in the end, helped Charlotte and Lacey sneak out with the victory. Outside the ring we can see R-Truth still struggling, Robert Stone adjusting his glasses not even realizing the match is over and Raquel glaring at Carmella who is commiserating with her partner. The Iiconics, Chelsea Green, and Aliyah are still out as well whilst Charlotte and Lacey Evans head up the entrance ramp gloating after another win tonight.

Byron Saxton: The Queens hold onto their throne one more time!

Corey Graves: Say what you want about Charlotte Flair and Lacey Evans but they know how to hold onto their titles!

Byron Saxton: Credit to all the other teams involved, they all at different points looked like they might pick up the win but they couldn't get it done in the end.

Corey Graves: However now we move on to an even more chaotic environment as we get ready for the falls count anywhere match between Big E and Karrion Kross. Let's see how we got here!

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A pretty sizeable reaction that has been growing over the last few months as Big E has stepped into the singles division and became Intercontinental Champion. Well, tonight isn't about the gold for Big E. It's about revenge. There is little of the usual antics from Big E as he walks to the ring but he does slap hands with a few kids in the ring.

Byron Saxton: Big E normally has a lot more fun with the fans and is normally in a happy mood. Tonight? He is out for blood.

Corey Graves: You don't mess with Big E's friends and whilst I think he should focus on himself, he is not someone who will stand for you attacking the friends.

Byron Saxton: However he is in for a tough night as saw when Woods took on Kross on Smackdown this week.

Corey Graves: Kross has yet to be pinned or submitted since debuting in the WWE last year.



Loud boos ring out from the live crowd as Scarlett Bordeaux walks out with him at first. She smirks before pointing to the ring and she heads backstage leaving him all alone as promised! Kross walks to the ring snarling at the fans whilst Big E gets more and more furious as he walks to the ring.

Byron Saxton: Well he has been true to his words and will compete without Scarlett by his side in this encounter.

Corey Graves: We have yet to see Kross compete by himself. Is he the same competitor without Scarlett?

Luckily I don't think he is going to lose this match via roll-up in 2 minutes. Kross meanwhile has made it to the bottom of the entrance ramp and steps onto the ring apron turning around to face the crowd. He then turns around to face the ring... BIG E SPEARS HIM THROUGH THE ROPES TO THE OUTSIDE! A massive pop and even a “HOLY SHIT” chant from the crowd as the referee takes that moment to ring the bell to get this match underway!

Falls count anywhere: Karrion Kross vs Big E

Once the bell rings to get the match started we see both men lay on the ring floor for a moment as the pre-match attack by Big E has hurt himself as well. It shows how much he wants to hurt Kross! Big E gets to his feet first as Kross is still selling the impact of the spear and BIG E REIGNS DOWN PUNCHES TO THE HEAD OF KROSS! Loud cheers from the crowd as Big E lets out months of frustration! Big E finishes up the punches before lifting Kross up AND IRISH WHIPS HIM INTO THE RING POST!

Kross's head bounces off the ring post as Big E charges in and CLOTHESLINES KROSS WHILST HE IS LEANT AGAINST THE POST! Big E is in total control so far! Big E hoists Kross up and TOSS HIM INTO THE BARRICADE WITH A BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX! Kross's back bounces off the barricade as he slumps down in the corner. Big E is far from done as he charges in and SLAMS KROSS WITH A SERIES OF SHOULDERBLOCKS AGAINST THE BARRICADE!

Kross is getting crushed in the corner as Big E relentlessly slams his mid-section against the barricade! Big E gets some space from Kross who is resting on the barricade for a moment as Big E charges in BUT KROSS CATCHES HIM WITH A KNEE STRIKE STOPPING HIM! Big E falls back staggered for a moment as Kross follows up with a SPINEBUSTER! Kross turns the tides for a moment to loud boos from the crowd! Kross makes the cover 1 BIG E POWERS OUT! Kross looks unfazed as Big E throws punches BUT KROSS THROWS HANDS BACK!

The two powerhouses start trading blows... BIG MEATY MEN SLAPPING MEAT! The blows carry on as the two men battle around the ringside area evenly matched but Big E starts to win the fight and IRISH WHIPS KROSS INTO THE ANNOUNCE TABLE SENDING HIM OVER IT! Saxton and Graves have to move quickly to avoid it and Corey says some cross words to Big E. He gets a glare from Big E and that distraction gives enough time for KROSS TO TOSS ONE OF THE CHAIRS AT BIG E KNOCKING HIM OVER!

Boos from the crowd as Kross has a wicked smirk on his face! Byron says quietly on commentary that was his chair as Corey tells him to shut up. Big E though has had his momentum stunted for the moment as Kross smirks and grabs hold of Big E lifting him up hitting a SIDEWALK SLAM ONTO THE CHAIR BREAKING IT! Boos from the crowd as Kross smirks and makes the cover 1 2 Big E kicks out! Kross smiles to himself as he gives a few punches to the head of Big E staying on the attack.

Kross grabs hold of Big E and lifts him up as he looks TO SLAM BIG E ONTO THE RING APRON WITH A SPINEBUSTER... BUT HE FIGHTS OUT OF IT SENDING KROSS BACK! Big E takes a moment to rest on the ring apron as Kross looks to roll into the ring to get some breathing room from his opponent but Big E isn't done yet! Big E follows him into the ring and both men start brawling with each other again as Kross sends Big E into the corner!

Kross follows it up with a series of CLOTHESLINES IN THE CORNER! He is battering the hell out of Big E in the corner UNTIL BIG E COUNTERS WITH A STO OUT OF THE CORNER! Big E follows up with a cover 1 2 Kross powers out! Big E though quickly follows it up by scooping Kross onto his shoulders as HE HOLDS HIM IN THE AIR IN A GORILLA PRESS POSITION BEFORE TOSSING HIM OVER THE ROPES TO THE OUTSIDE!

Kross lands with a hard thud as Big E heads to the top rope and HITS A DIVING SHOULDER BLOCK OFF THE TOP ROPE WIPING OUT KROSS! Big E is willing to do whatever it takes to hurt Kross tonight and beat him. Big E makes the cover 1 2 Kross kicks out again! Big E looks a bit annoyed before getting back to his feet as he looks at the fans before nodding to himself and PULLS UP THE RING APRON! He takes a moment to look through the items before pulling out A RAINBOW COLOURED KENDO STICK!

Big E lines up Karrion Kross who gets to his feet and SMASHES THE STICK INTO HIS BACK! You can already see the red mark on his back from the shot but BIG E FOLLOWS UP WITH SEVERAL MORE UNTIL THE STICK SNAPS! Kross falls down to his knees but refuses to fall down any further so Big E responds by grabbing him from behind and SUPLEXES HIM ONTO THE RINGSIDE BARRICADE! Kross's back bounces off the barricade and falls into the crowd!

Big E isn't done though as he climbs over the ringside barricade and makes the cover 1 2 Kross kicks out! The crowd cheers and looks to high-five Big E but he pays no attention to them, just wanting to beat the shit out of Kross in this match! He lays into Kross with a few more punches to the head before grabbing hold of Kross and hits a BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR! Kross winces in pain as Big E follows up looking to catch a rising Kross with a CLOTHESLINE... BUT KROSS HITS AN EXPLODER SUPLEX OF HIS OWN!

Kross turns the tides to boos from the crowd as he takes a moment to breathe, feeling the effects of the beating Big E has been giving him in this match. Kross though sees Big E using the wall by a door to stand up and CHARGES IN CRUSHING HIM AGAIN THE WALL WITH A LARIAT! Kross isn't done as he lifts Big E up AND SLAMS HIM INTO THE WALL BACK FIRST CAUSING EVEN MORE DAMAGE! A brutal spinebuster as Big E slumps down and falls to the floor as Kross makes the cover 1 2 Big E kicks out!

Kross grabs hold of Big E LOOKING TO IRISH WHIP HIM INTO THE DOOR HOWEVER BIG E COUNTERS AND SENDS KROSS INTO IT INSIDE! The door doesn't open straight away as Kross's back bounces back... SO BIG E CHARGES AT HIM AND SENDS THEM THROUGH THE DOOR WITH A SPEAR! Both men go crashing through the door into a public hallway as the referee follows them. Big E meanwhile rolls over onto Kross and makes the cover 1 2 Kross kicks out!

Big E grabs hold of Kross and sees what looks like a janitor's closet (well it has a sign saying that) as he grabs hold of Kross lifting him into the air AND HITS A POWERBOMB SENDING HIM THROUGH THE DOOR AND INTO THE CLOSET! A brutal thud as the door snaps in half and Big E pulls Kross out of the wreckage before making the cover 1 2 Kross kicks out again! Big E shakes his head and is clearly frustrated at how durable Kross is.

Big E then looks to the closet door as he climbs over the bottom of the broken door and looks to grab whatever he can out of the closet... AS HE FINDS A MOP! He waits for Kross to get back up before SLAMMING IT DOWN ON HIS BACK! Due to it being very flimsy it breaks upon impact but Kross winces. Big E then looks to go for Kross and WRAPS THE BROKEN MOP HANDLE AROUND KROSS'S THROAT TO CHOKE HIM! A taste of his own medicine but KROSS RESPONDS WITH A LOW BLOW!

Big E doubles over in pain and rolls on the floor as Kross grabs his neck, furious at what nearly happened to him! He has a wild look in his eyes as he climbs onto Big E and STARTS LAYING INTO HIM WITH A SERIES OF PUNCHES TO THE HEAD! He wails on Big E on the floor before lifting him up as he hits a BRIDGING NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! 1 2 Big E kicks out! Kross is no longer smirking like he normally does when he gets to inflict more pain and instead heads to the closet to grab a weapon!

He takes a moment to look through the closet before finally picking up a SHOVEL! Kross walks out AND SMASHES BIG E IN THE BACK WITH IT! Big E falls down as Kross smashes it into his back a few more times before tossing it to the side. He yanks up Big E and slams him down with a GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB! Big E lands with a hard thud as Kross makes the cover 1 2 Big E kicks out!

Kross though is looking to end this at this point having had his fun as he grabs hold of Big E from behind and LOOKS TO LOCK HIM IN THE KROSS JACKET! He is choking the life out of Big E who is struggling for air in the hold as he tries to fight out of it but Kross has it locked in very tight! Big E knows he is in big trouble as he lifts his arm into the air... AND GRABS THE SHOVEL SMASHING IT INTO THE HEAD OF KROSS! Kross doesn't let go at first but a second shot forces him to release the hold!

Big E drops the shovel to the floor next to him and rolls away down the hallway coughing for a moment. Kross ends up getting up first and charges at him as the duo goes brawling through a door! We focus on the door as the commentary team says we are just trying to get a cameraman on them. Eventually, we get a cameraman back on them as they are by a fire door and burst through it into a PARKING LOT! The two men are still brawling with each other and throwing hands with each other.

Kross though starts to take control of the fight as he grabs hold of Big E and sends him across the floor with a BIEL TOSS! Big E lands with a hard thud on the cold concrete floor as Kross walks towards him as he sees a random guy (plant) about to lock his bike... SO KROSS WALKS OVER AND PUNCHES HIM IN THE FACE! Boos can be heard from the fans watching within the arena on the titantron as Kross grabs the metal chain the guy was using AND WRAPS IT AROUND HIS FIST!

Big E is still selling his back after being slammed several times by Karrion Kross during this match. Kross makes his way back over to Big E and goes to PUNCH HIM IN THE HEAD... BUT BIG E CATCHES HIS FIST! E looks furious and fired up as he counters with a MASSIVE OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX! An insane show of power as Big E sends the large Kross flying through the air, towards a bunch of cars in the parking lot as the metal chain Kross was holding falls to the floor next to the car!

Kross tries to get back up using the car BUT BIG E CHARGES IN AND HITS A BODY AVALANCHE AGAINST THE CAR! Kross gets slammed into some poor guy's car who will have a hard time explaining what happened to his insurance company. Big E though isn't done as he hits Kross with a series of BODY TACKLES TO THE RIBS! Kross is getting crushed against the car and his ribs are in clear pain as Big E follows up by grabbing hold of Kross and places him a STRETCH MUFFLER!

Big E gets the hold locked in tight as he can. He uses all of his strength to not only hurt Kross but to try to force a tap out from him! Kross reaches out for any way to escape the hold and is only able to escape from the hold BY GRABBING ONTO THE NEARBY CAR AND PULLING HIMSELF FREE SLAMMING BIG E INTO IT! Kross rests on the car for a moment but Big E recovers from being slammed into the car by Kross to escape the hold as he joins Kross on top of the car!

The two men brawl on the top of the car fighting it out as Kross starts to win the fight and gets BIG E IN POSITION TO GO FOR A SPINEBUSTER... BUT BIG E POWERS OUT! Kross is sent slightly backward before Big E throws a series of punches rocking Karrion Kross! Big E grabs hold of Kross and scoops him up AS HE CONNECTS WITH THE BIG ENDING ON THE TOP OF THE CAR! A massive move but Kross rolls off the car hitting the concrete floor below! Big E feeling the effects of the match rolls to the floor before making the cover on Kross!

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Kross kicks out!

Big E doesn't look too shocked Kross kicked out, probs realizing the fall from the car saved Kross here! Big E grabs hold of Kross by the head and gives him a few more hard strikes to the skull before looking to end this! He grabs hold of Kross as he lifts him into the air for the BOOTY DROP (ELEVATED POWERBOMB)... BUT KROSS SMASHES HIM IN THE SKULL WITH THE METAL CHAIN! It stuns Big E and Kross fires off two more hard strikes with the chain! Big E drops him as Kross grabs Big E and USES THE METAL CHAIN TO LOCK IN A MODIFIED KROSS JACKET!

Kross yanks the hold on tight as Big E tries to fight out of the hold BUT HE CAN'T OVERPOWER KROSS! He tries to find anything to escape AND EVEN GETS TO HIS FEET... BUT KROSS DRAGS HIM BACK DOWN! Kross doesn't let go as the referee grabs Big E's arm lifting it once... it drops! He lifts it again... IT DROPS! He lifts it for the third time...

IT DROPS AGAIN!

Winner via pinfall: Karrion Kross (16:24)

You can hear loud boos from the arena as Karrion Kross releases the hold and leaves Big E laying on the concrete floor next to him! He knows how close he was to eating his first loss tonight but a moment of good fortune saved him from a defeat. Big E meanwhile is still out cold, feeling the effects of the match!

Byron Saxton: Big E pushed Kross further than anyone else has since he has arrived in WWE tonight but in the end, a stroke of luck gave Kross the win!

Corey Graves: Big E would have had the match won if Kross didn't fall off the car, let alone landing next to the metal chain. But close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.

Byron Saxton:
You might be right but it will give Big E hope for the future. We know the Intercontinental title picture is locked up till Wrestlemania so what is next for Big E?

Corey Graves: Well it looks like Kross wants to do more damage Byron!

Corey is right as Kross tells the referee to move and threatens him with the steel chain! The referee chooses to move out of the way as Kross wraps the chain around his fists before grabbing Big E once again choking him! Loud boos from the fans watching from inside the arena but it soon turns to cheers as XAVIER WOODS RUNS OUT! He has a kendo stick and swings at Kross... BUT HE MOVES AND HITS WOODS WITH A BIG BOOT!

Woods falls to the floor with a hard brutal thud winces as his back hits the concrete floor. Kross grabs hold of the kendo stick Woods brought out and SMASHES IT OVER THE BACK OF WOODS! He is laying a beating onto Woods as the crowd boos Kross from inside the area... UNTIL A MAN IN A NEW DAY HOODIE APPEARS SMASHING HIM WITH A PAINTED LIGHT BLUE STEEL CHAIR! Kross drops the kendo stick still in pain from the match as the person smashes him with the steel chair again before dropping it and pulling down his hoodie...

IT'S KOFI KINGSTON!!!

I mean of course it was but anyway... Kofi stands over Kross as he lines him up and GOES FOR TROUBLE IN PARADISE... BUT KROSS ROLLS AWAY AND FLEES OFF INTO THE DISTANCE MAKING A HASTY RETREAT! Boos from the crowd as Kofi thinks about chasing him but shakes his head as he checks on his two best friends.


Byron Saxton:
Kofi Kingston is back!

Corey Graves: This must be the surprise that Big E and Xavier Woods were talking about earlier on tonight.

Byron Saxton: Kross put him on the shelf the night after the Royal Rumble but Kofi has returned tonight and clearly wants revenge.

The New Day stand united in the parking lot of the arena as Kofi makes sure his friends are OK whilst we cut to the backstage area...

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As we see KAYLA BRAXTON standing next to a locker room with a sign on it that says “MELINA” on it.

Kayla Braxton: It has been an eventful night on the final stop before Wrestlemania however I'm going to try to get a few words from Melina ahead of tonight's main event.

Kayla goes to knock on the locker room door but before she can Melina opens it wearing a pair of sunglasses! Kayla looks a little taken aback that Melina answered the door before she knocked.


Kayla Braxton:
Oh Melina I was just about to...

Melina: Ask for an interview? Of course you are. Who wouldn't want to interview a top star before she makes her comeback and becomes Women's champion for a sixth time?

The A-list Diva has a massive smirk on her face.


Kayla Braxton:
Do you have a plan for when you step into the ring in tonight's main event?

Melina smiles as she nods to herself.

Melina: Main event? Has a nice ring to it.

She smiles with a hint of sadness.

Melina: Back in my day, it would be a special event for us to main event. I mean it never happened for us on a Smackdown or Raw let alone a pay-per-view.

She looks longingly into the distance.

Melina: Now? It's commonplace. The women around here have risen to become stars. And I feel right at home being in the company of stars I can assure you. I don't need a plan because this star is about to make the headlines.

Kayla Braxton:
One more question before you go, do you intend on settling the score with Asuka after she attacked you two nights ago on Smackdown?

Melina isn't smiling any longer.

Melina: Asuka can't handle anyone coming close to her spotlight, I mean look at how she reacted to Ember Moon coming close to beating her

Shots fired by the A-list diva.

Melina: Asuka talks about no one being ready for her but she's not ready for someone like me. She has beaten everyone from this era, let's see if she can beat someone from the divas era!

Melina is fired up and heads back into the locker room having had her say as we cut elsewhere...

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As we see Kevin Patrick walking through the backstage area as he is looking for an interview of his own. He walks to the Twisted Sisters locker room and walks in as we can see Nikki Cross for once sat still as we can see Isla Dawn stood up with a book in her hands as she seems to be performing a spell of some kind? Kevin looks confused as he walks up to them.

Kevin Patrick: Nikki, I was just...

Nikki gets up and looks at Kevin with a wild smile. Isla looks less than impressed as she closes her book and walks over to Kevin.

Isla Dawn: It's very rude to interrupt a witch who is in the middle of her spell.

Kevin mouths spell as Isla smirks.

Isla Dawn: Don't you worry about it. But I must ask you to leave... NOW!

Kevin nods doing what she says as Isla signals to Nikki and her tag team partner takes a seat in front of her whilst Isla carries on her spell. Meanwhile we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.


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Byron Saxton: Well each woman in our main event is getting ready in their own way.

Corey Graves: Melina has had a legendary career in the past but she's never had to face someone like Asuka back in her day.

Byron Saxton: And what do you make of the spell by Isla Dawn?

Corey Graves: After speaking to Bray Wyatt, I'll leave them to it.



A pretty decent pop from the crowd as Heavy Machinery walk out to the ring in what is the biggest match of their careers so far! Normally you would see some dancing from Otis or some goofing about however tonight Otis is serious as he walks to the ring with his tag team partner and best friend Tucker Knight. Tucker though does slap hands with a few fans as they get to the ring.

Byron Saxton: Heavy Machinery have never held tag team gold in WWE. Tonight could be the night they finally do it.

Corey Graves: They will need to be on the top of their game to even have a one percent chance of beating the Top Guys. The Revival are the best tag team we have ever seen and are bringing tag team wrestling back

Byron Saxton: I think we will see a more motivated Heavy Machinery ever tonight. Tucker Knight lost months of his career thanks to The Revival breaking his leg on Smackdown.

Corey Graves: But is Tucker Knight one hundred percent? We don't know what shape his leg is in and if it is fully healed.



A mixed reaction from the live crowd with some fans booing them but since we are in Chicago a lot of the fans cheer for the Revival as they walk to the ring. The duo hold the titles in the air and tries to taunt the fans to get some more heat however it has little effect.

Byron Saxton:
We also know Heavy Machinery can beat The Revival. Early last year the two teams fought and Heavy Machinery picked up the win.

Corey Graves: Beating The Revival in a non-title match and beating The Revival for the tag team titles is a wholly different prospect!

Byron Saxton: But maybe that's why The Revival tried to end Tucker's career last year. They know Heavy Machinery can beat them!

Corey Graves: Or maybe they wanted to send a message to the division. Take tag team wrestling seriously or else! They have beaten all the make-shift teams that have stood in their way, they even beat the dynasty that was The New Day in the tag team division. The Revival are taking the division to new heights and they will prove that tonight.

The Revival step into the ring as the tag team titles are lifted into the air. Scott Dawson steps into the ring to start for The Revival whilst Otis nods to his tag team partner and Tucker Knight looks to start the match! The referee passes the WWE tag team titles to the timekeepers before calling for the bell to get this match underway!

WWE tag team titles match: The Revival (c) vs Heavy Machinery

The bell rings as Dawson charges in and looks to go after Tucker but HE WIPES OUT DAWSON WITH A CLOTHESLINE STRAIGHT AWAY! Dawson falls to the mat as Tucker follows up with a series of punches to the head as he lets out a ton of frustration before grabbing Dawson up and SLAMS HIM INTO THE CORNER OF THE RING! Dawson lands back first against the turnbuckle as Dash tags in and charges at Tucker going for a CHOP BLOCK... TUCKER DODGES THE CHOP BLOCK!

Tucker follows up by jumping into the air and crushing Dash Wilder with a JUMPING SENTON! Dash Wilder winces in pain and rolls out of the ring selling the pain done to his back. Scott Dawson joins him on the outside as the champions look to recover after a rough start. They talk strategy with each other but inside the ring, Otis is in the ring as he lifts Tucker up and THROWS HIM ONTO THE REVIVAL OUTSIDE THE RING! A strong show of strength and great teamwork from Heavy Machinery!

Tucker gets to his feet getting cheers from the crowd for the spot as he grabs hold of Dash the legal man and rolls him back into the ring! Dash Wilder stumbles to his feet but Tucker hoists him up for a BIEL TOSS INTO THE CORNER! Tucker follows up with a BODY AVALANCHE CRUSHING HIM! Tucker turns to Otis and makes the tag bringing him into the match! Loud cheers for Otis with the crowd being more into him than Tucker.

Dash gets IRISH WHIPPED INTO OTIS... WHO HITS A BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX! Dash winces in pain as Otis makes the cover 1 2 Dash kicks out! Otis grabs hold of Dash holding him from behind and works over the head/mid-section as he lifts up Dash locking him in a BEARHUG! Dash is in a ton of pain but tries to break free so Otis transitions into a BODY SLAM DROPPING DASH! Cheers from the crowd as Otis shows off his power and the challengers stay in total control. Otis makes the cover 1 2 Dash kicks out!

Otis makes his way back over to the corner as he makes the tag as Heavy Machinery look to carry on their dominance! Scott Dawson though knows his tag team partner is in trouble and storms into the ring so HEAVY MACHINERY CATCH HIM WITH THE FREIGHT TRAIN (SANDWICH SHOULDERBLOCK)! Scott Dawson falls to the mat selling the damage and rolls out of the ring as Otis turns to Tucker who runs to him as OTIS SCOOP SLAMS HIM ONTO DASH! Otis leaves the ring as Tucker makes the cover 1 2 Dash kicks out!

Tucker grabs hold of Dash as the domination carries on as he scoops him up and PLANTS HIM WITH A BODYSLAM! Tucker makes the cover 1 2 Dash kicks out! Dash is once again in pain and he hasn't had a chance to get a single opening in this encounter! Tucker Knight scoops him up and gets in position for a POWERSLAM... DASH WILDER DESPERATELY RAKES THE EYES OF TUCKER! Loud boos from the crowd as Dash Wilder gets desperate and Tucker drops Dash Wilder who responds by hitting a CHOP BLOCK TO THE BACK OF THE RIGHT LEG!

Tucker falls to the mat clutching his leg and Otis sees this charging into the ring full of anger as he goes to CLOBBER DASH BUT HE DUCKS AND DAWSON CATCHES HIM WITH A FLOWING DDT! Otis falls to the mat and out of the ring as the crowd boos! Tucker noticeably meanwhile is clutching his right leg and Corey might have been right about the state it is in. Dawson meanwhile heads to the ring apron and grabs the tag rope so Dash can tag out of the match!

Scott Dawson steps into the ring and immediately goes to work with a series of stomps looking to keep Tucker grounded on the mat for the moment. He works over Tucker after this and looks to bring him back towards the champ's corner of the ring! Corey puts over the champions being happy to be finally in control of this match as Dawson hits a BASEMENT DROPKICK keeping Tucker down by making a cover hooking the right leg! 1 2 Tucker kicks out! Dawson looks over to the corner as Dash nods happy to come back in and Dawson makes the tag bringing his partner back into the match!

Both men go CLUBBIN as they lay into Tucker with a series of boots as an angry Otis on the apron tries to climb into the ring but is stopped by the referee! This gives the champs even more time to lay the boots into Tucker and even use the TAG ROPE TO CHOKE TUCKER BEHIND THE REFEREE'S BACK! Loud boos from the crowd for the cheap trick as Otis finally stops distracting the referee by mistake and Scott Dawson lets go of the tag rope as Dash Wilder goes to work! Dash makes sure to carry on working over the right leg of Tucker and keeps him grounded on the mat.

Corey Graves on commentary says Dash is treating Tucker’s leg like he is chopping down a tree! Dash meanwhile hits a JUMPING ELBOW DROP TO THE RIGHT LEG! He looks over at Otis as he points at Tucker on the mat and tells Otis this is on him bringing his friend back. Otis meanwhile is getting angrier and angrier on the ring apron. Dash follows up the elbow drop to the leg by hitting an elbow drop to the chest of Tucker before hooking the right leg! 1 2 Tucker kicks out! But you can tell it hurts!

Dash keeps up the attack as he twists the leg on the mat some more as Tucker quickly heads to the rope forcing a break. Dash holds on till the count of 4, pushing the limits of the count as Otis struggles to keep his cool watching this. Dawson makes sure to mouth off at Otis though as Dash Wilder climbs to the middle rope BEFORE DIVING OFF WITH A KNEE DROP TO THE RIGHT LEG! The pain carries on as Dash grabs the right leg and looks to lock in a FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK… BUT TUCKER KICKS HIM OFF!

Cheers from the crowd as it looks like Tucker might be about to make a comeback! He looks to the corner and starts to crawl towards Otis to make the tag… BUT HE GETS CUT OFF BY SCOTT DAWSON! Boos from the crowd as Dawson is the legal man and he immediately goes to work on Tucker bringing him back towards the champ’s corner. He also works over the right leg of Tucker as Otis watches on and is noticeably getting more frustrated. Dawson after making sure Tucker stays grounded hits a LEG DROP, ELBOW DROP, AND FALLING HEADBUTT COMBO! Dawson hooks the right leg 1 2 Tucker kicks out!

Corey on commentary puts over the brains of the Revival who are making sure when they make the cover to target the right leg of Tucker so each kick out hurts even more! Once again Dawson makes the cover hooking the leg 1 2 Tucker kicks out but the pain is written all over his face! Dawson once again grabs the leg and pulls it into place with a KNEEBAR MAKING SURE TO LOOK OTIS IN THE EYES AS HE DOES IT! Dawson wrenches on the hold as Otis gets ready to storm the ring… DASH PULLS HIM OFF THE RING APRON!

Loud boos from the crowd as Otis’s head lands on the apron with a thud and Dash follows up with a TORNADO DDT JUMPING OFF THE RING APRON! A rare show of agility as Dash plants the skull of Otis to the mat with a hard thud! Boos from the crowd as Tucker remains in pain whilst Dash heads back to his corner of the ring! Tucker though fights through the pain and crawls to the ropes as he gets his hands on it… FORCING A BREAK! Dawson of course holds on till the count of 4 before letting go!

Tucker is barely able to stand however as Dawson looks over to the corner and makes the tag bringing Wilder back into the match as the duo looks to end this! They get him in position to go for the BIG RIG… BUT TUCKER FIGHTS OUT OF IT! He sends them both back and EVEN SUPERKICKS DAWSON OUT OF THE RING WITH HIS LEFT LEG! He turns around as Dash charges in so TUCKER HITS HIM WITH A BODYSLAM! He drops Dash Wilder to the mat and looks over to make the tag… BUT OTIS IS STILL DOWN OUTSIDE THE RING! Tucker slams his hands on the mat frustrated that his partner is down for now before using the ropes to get back to his feet as he looks at the rising Dash Wilder!

Dash goes to throw a series of punches but Tucker counters with a flurry of his own sending Dash down! Tucker winces with his right leg still in a ton of pain but he jumps into the air HITTING A JUMPING SENTON! Tucker makes the cover 1 2 Dash kicks out! Tucker gets back to his feet straight away and looks to lift Dash into the air BUT HIS LEG BUCKLES AND DASH HITS A CODEBREAKER DROPPING TUCKER! Tucker falls to the mat and Dash makes the cover

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Tucker kicks out!

Dash looks to the corner and signals to Dawson he wants to end Tucker! Dash makes his way to the corner and tags in Dawson! Dawson grabs the right leg of Tucker and LOCKS IN A FIGURE FOUR LEG LOCK AS DAWSON HEADS TO THE TOP ROPE! THEY ARE GOING TO BREAK TUCKER’S RIGHT LEG ONCE AGAIN! However, before they can OTIS IS BACK ON HIS FEET! HE AIN’T GOING TO STAND FOR THIS AS HE GRABS DASH AND BIEL TOSSES HIM FROM THE TOP ROPE TO THE RING FLOOR!

A hard bump but the crowd loves it as Otis has a face full of rage as he climbs into the ring and CRUSHES SCOTT DAWSON WITH JUMPING BODY SPLASH! He squashes Dawson which forces him to release the figure four leglock. Tucker is still in pain though and rolls to the corner of the ring selling the damage done to his leg. Otis isn’t done though as he heads to the corner of the ring and LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE HITTING A VADER BOMB TO SCOTT DAWSON! Otis doesn’t stop there as he heads to the TOP ROPE AND HITS A SECOND ONE!

Otis heads to the corner as the referee tells Otis he needs to leave the ring or he will DQ him! Otis thinks for a second and sees sense as he heads out of the ring and onto the ring apron as TUCKER MAKES IT TO THE CORNER FOR THE TAG! Otis is now legal and can do whatever he wants to Dawson! Dawson hasn’t moved as Otis heads over to the corner and goes for a THIRD VADER BOMB! However, as he does Scott on the mat grabs the referee’s leg and tries to drag him in the way! Desperation from Dawson as the referee turns around and pushes Dawson off him…

BUT AS THIS HAPPENS OTIS IS CLOBBERED ON THE TOP ROPE BY ONE OF THE TAG TEAM TITLES BY DASH WILDER! Massive boos from the live crowd as Tucker is on the floor selling his leg and couldn’t stop what just happened! Otis is staggered on the top rope as Dash tosses the title to the floor and heads to the corner as Dawson crawls over to make the tag. He nods to Dawson as they grab Otis from behind lifting him up from one side each and HIT A DOUBLE BACK SUPERPLEX! Dash makes the cover

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Tucker tries to slide into the ring to break the hold…

But he can’t make it in time!

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Winners via pinfall and still WWE Tag team champions: The Revival (12:08)

Boos from the crowd but The Revival have managed to once again escape with their tag team titles! Tucker can be seen reaching out but he couldn’t make it due to the assault throughout the match by the champions and the challengers' revenge will have to wait for another night. Otis meanwhile is still down and out after the belt shot to the skull from Dash Wilder as well as the superplex from The Revival.

Byron Saxton: The Revival hold onto their tag team titles but not without cheating!

Corey Graves: The Revival have made it clear they will do whatever it takes to stay on top of the tag team division. Them being willing to bend the rules is why they are walking out with the tag team titles and Heavy Machinery are walking away with nothing!

In the ring, we can see Tucker Knight talking to Otis Dozovic who tells him what happened at the end, and now Tucker looks furious as well. The Revival however head up the entrance ramp taunting the duo and the fans as they hold their tag team titles in the air having once again done what they do best. Retain their tag team titles. We see a final image of the furious Heavy Machinery as we cut to the backstage area…

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As we see Kevin Patrick stood backstage ready for an interview!


Kevin Patrick:
It has been an eventful night so far but we still have two more matches to go. And right now I’m going to speak to one woman taking part in the main event tonight: Ruby Riott!

At this point, the Riott Squad walk into the shot with Ruby mean-mugging the camera as she gets into shot whilst Sarah Logan stands behind her, licking her wounds after a tough loss earlier on tonight.


Kevin Patrick:
Ruby, it was a tough night already for the Riott Squad with Sarah already losing to Alexa Bliss and failing to qualify for the Money in the Bank ladder match at Wrestlemania…

Sarah Logan steps forward as Ruby looks annoyed.

Ruby Riott: I suggest you change the subject right now Kevin!

Kevin looks a little flustered but wisely chooses to do what Ruby says.

Kevin Patrick: Um, Ruby this will be your first-ever pay-per-view main event since joining the WWE. Are you feeling nervous?

Ruby looks disgusted by that question.


Ruby Riott:
Nervous? No this is about damn time. For too long I’ve been kept out of the main event scene whilst women with half the talent I have get opportunity after opportunity.

Ruby shakes her head.

Ruby Riott: Tonight, I show what I’ve always known. I’m not just ready for Asuka, I’m ready for every woman in that locker room, hell I’m ready to fight every woman on Raw, NXT, or NXT UK if they try to stop me.

Ruby gets right in the face of Kevin Patrick intermediating him!

Ruby Riott: And I’ll make sure to cause a damn riot.

Ruby brings the interview to a close with that line as she walks off leaving Sarah Logan standing there glaring at Kevin who backs off a bit. Sarah lunges forward causing Kevin to jump before she laughs to herself and walks off as well. We then cut elsewhere backstage…

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And we see the WWE WOMEN’S CHAMPION ASUKA backstage getting ready for the main event! She looks calm and collected as Kayla Braxton walks into the room looking for an interview.

Kayla Braxton: Asuka in tonight’s main event you put your WWE Women’s Championship on the line in a Championship Scramble match. How are you feeling?

Asuka carries on getting ready not really paying attention to Kayla.

Asuka: I’m always ready.

Asuka doesn’t even break eye contact with the punching bag as she carries on the work out.

Kayla Braxton: Are you not worried about any of your opponents or even the fact you could lose your title without being pinned or submitted?

Asuka ignores Kayla and carries on with her workout.

Kayla Braxton: Especially Ember Moon.

Asuka stops what she is doing and turns to face Kayla.

Asuka: I have beaten Ember Moon before.

She glares at Kayla.

Asuka: And tonight, I will beat her again!

Asuka at that point storms off bringing the interview to an abrupt end as we cut to the commentary team at ringside.

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Byron Saxton: Well Asuka can deny it all she wants but her actions indicate she is worried about Ember Moon.

Corey Graves: Asuka has been champion for over two hundred days and that’s because she knows how to assess threats. She knows how good Ember Moon is. That doesn’t mean she is afraid of her!

Byron looks to argue with Corey some more however before he can…



We cut to the ring as we can see a version of the Firefly Funhouse set in the ring ready for us though noticeably without the puppets around the set. Bray Wyatt walks out in his Mr. Rodgers style jumper with a big smile on his face and noticeably has slacks on. He is wearing the HURT AND HEAL gloves as he takes his time waving at the crowd before shaking hands with kids in the front row. The crowd give him a mixed reaction but a fair few are noticeably cheering for him.

Byron Saxton:
Well we are in for something we have never seen before. A firefly funhouse right here in the arena.

Corey Graves: Every Firefly Funhouse before this one has taken place… well we don’t know. Did any of your sources know this Byron?

Byron Saxton: No mine were drawing up blanks too. No one has any idea where it takes place.

Corey Graves: It makes no sense… oh hey Bray.

Bray Wyatt walks over to the commentary desk as he waves at the duo with a big smile before heading into the ring. Corey noticeably looks terrified the whole time he is looking at Bray Wyatt. Byron remains silent, probably slightly scared himself. Bray meanwhile grabs a microphone and stands in the middle of the version of the Firefly Funhouse that has been set up inside the ring for tonight’s show!

Bray Wyatt: Yowie wowie! Welcome to the first-ever live Firefly Funhouse!

A mixed reaction from the crowd as Bray smiles soaking in the reaction from the fans.

Bray Wyatt: It feels good to bring the funhouse to the people. My fans, the kids in the crowd…

Bray’s face turns dark and cold.

Bray Wyatt: My fireflies.

He lingers on that line before smiling once again!

Bray Wyatt: It’s good to be surrounded by loved ones because you never know when you could lose people you consider to be family!

Bray smiles widely before pointing to the wall behind him to the left as we can see a wall with pictures of Finn Balor and Jeff Hardy with red crosses over their eyes.

Bray Wyatt: I mean both of these men, I offered the hand of friendship. But they turned it down before I could save them. Save them from the fiend.

Bray looks upset as he faces the camera but you can see the faintest hint of a smile on his face as he talks about it.


Bray Wyatt:
But there are people who listen…

Bray turns and points to Corey Graves on commentary who looks like he is about to shit himself.

Bray Wyatt: Corey heard my words and he listened. He saw I truly changed and accepted my apology.

He smiles as he looks around at the set where the puppets would normally be but there is obviously no sign of them.

Bray Wyatt: Everyone makes mistakes and sometimes even friends can let you down.

He looks around and points around the set at where the Firefly Funhouse puppets would normally be.

Bray Wyatt: As you can see my friends from the Funhouse couldn’t make it this week. They… they had other plans.

Bray looks sad and shakes his head before pulling something out of his slacks pockets! The camera zooms in and we soon see IT IS THE DEAD BODY OF RAMBLING RABBIT! Bray holds it in his hands and starts to laugh like a madman!

Bray Wyatt: However everyone makes mistakes. I mean sometimes I lose my temper and things happen.

Bray shrugs his shoulders and tosses Rambling Rabbit’s dead body behind himself before smiling.


Bray Wyatt:
We all make mistakes and that’s what makes us human. That’s what makes us who we are and I’ve learned from mistakes. I’ve become a good person, haven’t I?

A few cheers from the crowd but a lot of the crowd boo Bray, well aware he has been attacking people as The Fiend.

Bray Wyatt: I am a good person, I am. I am.

The boos carry on as Bray starts to get more desperate and angrier with each plea!

Bray Wyatt: I AM A GOOD PERSON! YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THE OLD ME! DON’T MAKE HIM COME OUT! DON’T MAKE ME BRING HIM OUT!

THE LIGHTS GO OUT!

The crowd are unsure how to react with murmurs of excitement as Bray stops screaming into the mic. The tension builds for about 10 seconds until we hear this:



The crowd takes a while to release what is going on, with a red light flashing a few times as Bray stands in the ring confused. This music soon builds to the crescendo and the lights go fully red as THE DEMON KING FINN BALOR MAKES HIS WAY OUT! The crowd goes wild as the commentary team reminds us that we haven’t seen Finn Balor since the Smackdown after Survivor Series! He slowly makes his way out at first crawling on the mat as Bray in the ring starts to smile and open his arms out welcoming the Demon’s entrance here!

However the Demon King soon stops crawling and he gets to his feet, locking eyes with Bray Wyatt and he
SPRINTS DOWN THE RAMP! Bray in the ring though keeps his arms out and says you’ve accepted my friendship as FINN HITS A SPRINGBOARD MISSILE DROPKICK TO THE CHEST OF BRAY! Finn though is far from done as he climbs on top of Bray Wyatt and lays into him with a series of brutal punches as he hammers away on the man who took months off his career!

Bray doesn’t even try to fight back as Finn carries on one hell of a beating but he isn’t going to stop at punches. He grabs hold of Bray lifting him off the mat and connects with
1916! Bray lands on the mat as Finn Balor stalks him and looks to head to the ropes for COUP D’GRACE! However, Bray Wyatt rolls out of the ring and retreats up the entrance ramp as he shouts “I thought we were friends Finn! I thought we were friends”. Finn though stays on the top rope slowing POINTING AT THE WRESTLEMANIA SIGN!

Byron Saxton: The Demon King Finn Balor is back!

Corey Graves: Finn hasn’t been seen since Bray or what he calls the Fiend attacking Finn Balor backstage on Smackdown.

Byron Saxton:
Well whichever one attacked him, they might have awoken the beast and it looks like the devil wants his due at Wrestlemania!

Corey Graves: Wade Barrett will have to look into making that official but right now we will see another match with potential Wrestlemania implications as Drew McIntyre takes on Randy Orton. Let’s see how we got here!

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Video promo showing Orton attacking Drew to eliminate him after Drew eliminated him at Survivor Series, attacking Drew post-elimination in the rumble and the punt on Smackdown. Also shows Roman Reigns aligned himself with Orton and told him to take Drew out. We then saw Drew’s returns after Sami got punted in the skull by him! The promo ends with Drew’s words earlier tonight promising to win tonight and become WWE Champion at Wrestlemania!
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A loud mixed reaction but due to being a more smarky crowd, Orton gets mostly boos as he walks to the ring remaining cool, calm and collected with one goal in mind: Take out Drew McIntyre before Wrestlemania.


Byron Saxton: Randy Orton has been attacking Drew in sneak attacks ever since Survivor Series but tonight he has to pay the piper and face Drew in the middle of that ring one on one.

Corey Graves: Drew has been playing mind games. He knows how much Drew wanted the match and Orton does things on his time, no one else’s.

Byron Saxton: But you have to remember Roman’s promise to Orton. Take out Drew McIntyre and I’ll use my power to get you a WWE title match against me in his place at Wrestlemania.

Corey Graves: Orton knows there is nothing bigger in this business than headlining Wrestlemania and he has ended careers for less in the past!



A massive pop as Drew McIntyre makes his way out, slowly walking out onto the entrance ramp. He takes his time and pauses at the top of the ramp, glaring at Randy Orton in the ring before marching to the ring, ready to batter Orton after months of sneak attacks from the Viper Randy Orton.

Byron Saxton: Some people have doubts on the condition of Drew McIntyre coming into this match as not many people have recovered from the Punt Kick this quickly!

Corey Graves: Drew might be putting his Wrestlemania title shot in danger by even taking part in this match.

Byron Saxton: Plus you have to know Orton will be making a point to target the head if it even gives him a chance at injuring Randy Orton and writing him out of Wrestlemania.

Corey Graves: Drew’s a fighter. Whether it works out for him or not, he will fight to the end and if someone crosses him, he will get vengeance.

Drew steps into the ring and walks up to Randy Orton. Orton though like the snake he is, slithers out of the ring to boos from the crowd. Drew tells him to get in the ring but Orton refuses, asking the referee to back him up. As the argument carries on in the ring…



Nuclear heat from the Chicago crowd as Roman Reigns slowly walks out onto the entrance ramp with a smug smirk on his face as he lifts his WWE title into the air. He heads to the commentary desk as Drew takes his eyes off Orton and turns to face the champion as he around the ring… allowing RANDY ORTON TO SNEAK ATTACK HIM… DREW SEES IT COMING AND HEADBUTTS HIM STUNNING THE VIPER! Orton falls back as Roman takes a seat on commentary as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Drew McIntyre vs Randy Orton

Loud cheers from the crowd as Drew grabs Randy and keeps on beating down the Viper in the corner of the ring! Roman now has his headset on as Byron and Corey ask for his thoughts. Roman says he is just out here to see if Orton can get the job done. In the ring Drew gets to a 3 count before stopping the punches as HE HOISTS RANDY ORTON INTO THE AIR AND TOSSES HIM ACROSS THE RING WITH A SUPLEX TOSS! Orton lands with a hard thud and rolls out of the ring looking to escape from Drew McIntyre… SO THE SINISTER SCOTSMAN HITS A SUICIDE SOMERSAULT PLANCHA TO ORTON!

A massive pop from the live crowd as Drew is going high-risk early on! Roman noticeably snarls upon seeing that move. Drew grabs Orton meanwhile and IRISH WHIPS HIM INTO THE BARRICADE! A hard thud as Orton’s back slams off the barricade as Orton ends up by the commentary desk! Drew grabs Orton by the head and SLAMS HIM DOWN ON THE DESK! He holds Orton by the head in front of Roman who snarls at him before tossing Orton into the ring apron! Cheers from the crowd as Drew slides in and out of the ring, looking to keep the beating going!

He heads out of the ring and once again tosses Orton into the barricade BACK-FIRST! Byron asks Roman how he feels about potentially facing Drew at Wrestlemania. Roman remains silent on commentary however as Drew grabs Orton and hits him with a few punches to the head! He then lifts Orton off the mat and hits a POWERBOMB ONTO THE BARRICADE! Orton’s back lands with a hard thud as the Viper is taking one hell of a beating so far in this match. Drew grabs the Viper and rolls him back into the ring as ROMAN GETS UP FROM COMMENTARY!

Roman mouths off to Drew McIntyre as the Scot turns around and threatens to kick Roman’s head off if he even thinks about trying to get involved in the match. Roman promises Drew won’t make it to Wrestlemania but Drew ignores him at this point and looks to get back to business. He climbs onto the ring apron before getting cut off by Orton slamming his head NECK ON THE ROPES! Drew is staggered as the Viper strikes! Orton grabs Drew by the head and drags him through the ropes HITTING THE HANGMAN DDT!

Drew’s head hits with a hard thud and just like that Orton is in control of the match! Orton makes the cover 1 2 Drew kicks out but Orton is right back on the attack. He goes to work immediately targeting the head of Drew locking him in a headlock as Roman on commentary smirks happily with the distraction he caused. Drew tries to get out of the headlock but Randy transitions into a neckbreaker and drops Drew back to the mat as he makes the cover once again 1 2 Drew kicks out!

Orton smirks as he looks to once again work over Drew on the mat and grinds him with a headlock getting loud boos from the crowd for the slowed-down offense. The commentary team talks about the damage done to the head of Drew by the punt and that Orton is following up looking to take him out of Mania. Once again as Drew looks to escape from the hold Orton cuts him off straight away and brings him down to the mat with a SNAP BACKBREAKER! Orton is in control as he looks to pick Drew apart and goes for the GARVIN STOMP!

Orton goes to each of the limbs one by one picking them apart before going for the DOUBLE KNEE DROP TO THE HEAD… DREW MOVES JUST IN TIME! Orton lands with a hard thud on the mat and Drew immediately follows up with a LOW CLOTHESLINE! Drew makes the cover 1 2 Orton kicks out! Drew upon kick out goes right back on the attack though laying into Orton with a series of punches before TOSSING ORTON ACROSS THE RING WITH A TOSS SUPLEX!

Orton lands with a hard thud on the mat as he tries to use the ropes to steady himself. Drew meanwhile takes a moment to check his head as Roman smirks on commentary and comments on it. Drew stays on top as he hits a SERIES OF CLOTHESLINES TO ORTON IN THE CORNER! Drew remains in control as he looks to lift Orton into the air but THE VIPER COUNTERS WITH A FLATLINER ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE! Orton just like that turns the tides as Drew stumbles back and Orton hits a EUROPEAN UPPERCUT PLANTING DREW! Orton makes the cover 1 2 Drew kicks out!

Orton once again looks to keep the pace slowed down to boos from the crowd. He works over Drew on the mat with a series of submissions grinding him down. Orton even follows up with a series of clubbing forearms to the head of Drew! Drew is struggling as Roman enjoys what Orton is doing to his challenger at Wrestlemania. Drew tries to escape once again but Orton cuts him off with a SNAP POWERBOMB PLANTING DREW! Orton makes the cover 1 2 Drew kicks out once again!

Orton once again pounces on Drew and lays into him with A FEW STOMPS WORKING OVER HIM ON THE MAT! He looks to keep Drew grounded before going for the STANDING DOUBLE KNEE STOMP TO THE HEAD! Orton making a point to try to take out Drew’s head before making the cover 1 2 Drew kicks out again! On commentary Roman is noticeably getting a tiny bit annoyed by the fact Drew will not stay down. Orton though goes back to the work as he grabs hold of Drew and locks him in a CROSSFACE!

Orton yanks back on the head of Drew as he looks to make Drew tap or pass out! The commentary team also mention that a win over Drew would surely give Orton an argument to be added to the WWE title match at Wrestlemania. Orton wrenches back on the hold as the pressure is not only on the head of Drew but his neck as well however Drew reaches forward grabbing the bottom rope to break the hold! Drew holds on for an extra few seconds but quickly breaks the count as he grabs Drew hitting him with a few uppercuts BUT DREW FIGHTS BACK!

Drew lays into him with a series of punches as he fights back and sends Orton backward for the moment. Drew then looks to follow up with a CLOTHESLINE BUT ORTON COUNTERS LOOKING FOR A RKO… DREW FENDS HIM OFF WITH A HEADBUTT! Orton falls to the mat and Drew has to take a moment to recover doing more damage to his head there with the Glasgow Kiss. Drew gets up first as he grabs Orton lifting him off the mat and slamming him down with a TILT-A-WHIRL BACKBREAKER! Drew hooks the leg 1 2 Orton kicks out!

Drew is back in control as the commentary team asks Roman for his thoughts but noticeably the champion remains fairly silent as Drew grabs Orton lifting him into the air and CONNECTS WITH A TURNBUCKLE POWERBOMB! Drew makes sure to target the back of Randy as he bounces off the turnbuckle and Drew follows it up with a series of KNIFE EDGE CHOPS TO THE CHEST! Drew gets told off by the referee for keeping Orton in the corner too long BUT THEN HITS AN OVERHEAD BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX!

Drew shows off his power as he hooks the leg and makes a point to look at Roman as he does it 1 2 Orton kicks out! Byron on commentary asks Roman what his plan B is if Orton loses but Roman remains silent glaring at the ring. Inside Drew gives Orton a few more slams to the mat before making the cover once again 1 2 Orton kicks out! Drew is back in control as he heads to the corner of the ring looking to line up Orton for a BIG BOOT… BUT ORTON COUNTERS WITH A SCOOP SLAM! JUST LIKE THAT ORTON TURNS THE TIDES! He makes the cover

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Orton smirks to himself as Drew is selling on the mat and heads to the corner with a big smile on his face as he lines up Drew McIntyre with evil intentions looking for THE PUNT! The crowd boos loudly as Roman tells Orton to finish him for good on commentary. Orton charges in BUT DREW MOVES JUST IN TIME AS ORTON WHIFFS AND GETS DROPPED WITH A NECKBREAKER! Drew makes the cover 1 2 Orton kicks out!

Drew though doesn’t waste any time and jumps onto Orton battering him with a SERIES OF HARD PUNCHES after nearly being punted in the skull! He grabs Orton and lifts him off the mat hitting him with a DEADLIFT POWERBOMB! A massive show of strength as Drew makes the cover 1 2 Orton kicks out! Cheers from the crowd as Drew grabs hold of Orton straight away and lays in a few punches before dragging him off the mat looking to go for the FUTURESHOCK DDT… BUT ORTON FIGHTS HIM OFF!

Orton hits a few uppercuts and looks for the RK… NO! DREW PUSHES HIM AWAY AND WIPES HIM OUT WITH A CLOTHESLINE! Orton falls backwards before getting up as he walks into a FUTURESHOCK DDT BY DREW MCINTYRE! The sinister Scotsman plants the skull of Randy Orton into the mat! Cheers from the live crowd whilst Roman looks furious on commentary and noticeably takes his headset off in anger walking away from commentary. Drew meanwhile hooks the leg!

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Drew nods knowing what he needs to do to bring this match to an end and heads to the corner as he lines Orton up starting the countdown! Orton slowly rises back to his feet next to the referee as Drew counts down 3 2 1 CLAYMORE TO RANDY ORTON! Loud cheers from the crowd as Drew makes the cover!

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ROMAN PULLS THE REFEREE OUT OF THE RING AND LAYS HIM OUT!

Massive heat from the crowd as the commentary team tells us Roman will be heavily fined for this but also it shows how desperate he is to stop Drew from making it to Mania let alone out of this match. Drew looks confused why there was no 3 count as he gets back to his feet INTO A SUPERMAN PUNCH FROM ROMAN! Boos from the crowd as the WWE Champion stands over Drew and lays into him with a series of punches before shouting at Orton who is still down from the CLAYMORE!

Roman turns his attention back to Drew and gives him a few more punches to the head before telling him he’s not worthy of the WWE title. Roman heads to the corner and gets ready to hit Drew with a SPEAR… BUT DREW LEAPS OVER HIM! Roman stops before the turnbuckle post and turns around into a FUTURESHOCK DDT! Drew plants Roman to the mat and stands over him furious… UNTIL ORTON CATCHES HIM WITH AN RKO OUTTA NOWHERE! Boos from the crowd as Orton looks at Drew and we know what he is about to go for, however…



A massive pop from the live crowd as KEVIN OWENS SPRINTS OUT AND HEADS STRAIGHT FOR THE RING ATTACKING ORTON! He fires off a series of hard rights as he looks to avenge his best friend Sami after Orton punted him in the skull two nights ago! Orton tries to fight back BUT OWENS HITS HIM WITH A STUNNER! A massive pop from the crowd as Owens looks possessed but before he can do anything else Roman appears attacking from behind! However, Owens fights back and both men battle over the top ropes to the ring floor!

The two men start to brawl up the ramp as KO GOES FOR THE STUNNER BUT ROMAN PUSHES HIM OFF AND GOES FOR A SUPERMAN PUNCH BUT MISSES! The brawl carries on as security comes out to control the two men but they fight them off and head to the back as we focus on the two men in the ring! Both are still feeling the effects of being hit with multiple finishers during that melee as they meet in the centre of the ring throwing punches at each other as they are fairly evenly matched!

The crowd cheers loudly when Drew throws a punch whilst they boo Orton as the battle carries on in the ring! Drew though starts to take control and send Orton back who LOOKS TO COUNTER WITH A RKO… BUT DREW IS READY FOR IT COUNTERING INTO A BACKSLIDE!

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Drew nearly picked up the win there! Orton charges in AS DREW GOES FOR THE FUTURESHOCK DDT AGAIN… BUT ORTON COUNTERS HITTING A SPIKE DDT OF HIS OWN! Orton follows up with a cover

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Orton pounds the mat in anger after Drew kicked out but he knows what move will bring this to an end! He pounds the mat setting up for the RKO! He waits for Drew to get to his feet going for the RK… DREW PUSHES ORTON INTO THE RING ROPES AS ORTON BOUNCES BACK INTO A CLAYMORE! Loud cheers from the crowd as Drew makes the cover

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Drew gets his revenge on Randy Orton!

Winner via pinfall: Drew McIntyre (21:34)

A massive pop from the smarky crowd in attendance as Drew McIntyre gets to his feet standing over The Viper Randy Orton! He gets his arms raised into the air by the referee before he starts posing for the fans in the crowd.

Byron Saxton: Drew McIntyre gets his revenge on Randy Orton and makes it clear he will be going to Wrestlemania to fight Roman Reigns.

Corey Graves: Defeating the Viper is no easy feat but Drew McIntyre proved he belongs in Wrestlemania main event.

Byron Saxton:
And he was able to overcome Roman’s attempts at interference with a little help from Kevin Owens!

Corey Graves: Kevin Owens wants payback for what Orton did to his best friend Sami but up next we have our main event for the evening.

Byron Saxton: That’s right Corey. The WWE Women’s title will be on the line as Asuka defends against Ember Moon, Nikki Cross, Ruby Riott, and Melina!

Corey Graves:
Let’s see how we got here!

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Video promo for next match. We see highlights of each woman qualifying for the match as well as Ember Moon being cost on Smackdown in a number one contender’s match by Asuka pre-rumble. We then get clips of all 5 women cutting promos in the lead-up before finishing on Asuka saying no one is ready for her, especially Ember.
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The video package highlighting the match comes to an end as we cut to the commentary team who quickly run down the rules.

Byron Saxton: For those wondering the rules ahead of the main event here they are:

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Corey Graves:
Two women will start the match. Every five minutes another woman will make their way to the ring and join the match.

Bryon Saxton: This goes on till there are five women in the ring and until the twenty-minute time limit expires.

Corey Graves: Falls can be counted by either pinfall or submission. There is no disqualifications as well in this match which also means no rope breaks.

Byron Saxton: But Wade Barrett has made it clear anyone not involved in the match getting involved will be fired!

Corey Graves: However there is an advantage for the champion still like normal title matches.

Byron Saxton: If there are no pinfalls or submissions, Asuka will retain her WWE Women’s title!

Corey Graves: But it is now time to find out who the two women who are starting this match will be!



A massive mixed reaction and whilst she is a heel at the moment, the smarks in attendance cannot help but go wild as The Empress and the current WWE Women’s Champion Asuka heads to the ring to start the match off!

Byron Saxton: Asuka has held the WWE Women’s title for two hundred and ten days. That is seven months. She has been a dominant champion and so she asked Wade Barrett for a new challenge. As you can see, Wade gave it to her.

Corey Graves: Asuka’s title reign might be in the most jeopardy it has ever been in but Asuka remains as confident as ever.

Byron Saxton: And for everyone else starting might be a disadvantage, for Asuka it could be an advantage as she can play defence right from the start.

Corey Graves: But who will start the match with Asuka?

Asuka waits in the ring with a massive smirk on her face ready for war and we soon see who will be beginning this match with her…



But her face soon turns to a scowl as EMBER MOON walks out first! Ember meanwhile has a scowl on her face as she looks at her white whale in the ring and marches down the entrance ramp ready to try to finally pin Asuka!

Byron Saxton: Oh boy, I’m getting NXT flashbacks Corey!

Corey Graves: These two women went to war over the NXT Women’s title for many months but no matter what Asuka found a way to walk out as champion each time.

Byron Saxton: However no one in NXT came closer to beating Asuka than Ember Moon.

Corey Graves: Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades! Beating Asuka and coming close to doing it are two different things. The women who have beaten Asuka is an exclusive club of three women!

Ember Moon steps over the ropes as Asuka glares at Ember. The referee passes the WWE Women’s title to the timekeeper before calling for the bell to get the Championship Scramble match underway!

WWE Women's title championship scramble match: Asuka (c) vs Ember Moon vs Melina vs Ruby Riott vs Nikki Cross

The bell rings as the crowd in typical smark fashion starts up a “This is awesome” chant due to the NXT call back. Ember Moon goes to lock up with Asuka in the middle of the ring but The Empress slides under the ropes to boos from the crowd. Byron criticizes the early roll out but Corey mentions Asuka just has to make sure there are no falls in the next 20 minutes to hold onto her title. Ember is noticeably pissed off by this and slides out of the ring following Asuka to the outside but once she gets to Asuka, the Empress rolls back into the ring taunting Ember.

Ember looks annoyed and she noticeably looks at the clock seeing it ticking down before sliding into the ring AS ASUKA POUNCES ON HER AND GIVES HER A FEW BOOTS CATCHING HER OUT! Corey mentions Ember’s anger may have gotten the best of her as the Empress follows it up with a few kicks to the chest once she finishes stomping on Ember. She looks to finish the sequence off with a ROUNDHOUSE KICK BUT EMBER DODGES IT AND SWEEPS THE LEG! Cheers from the crowd as Ember follows it up with a SENTON BACK SPLASH!

Ember follows it up with a quick cover 1 Asuka kicks out! Ember will need to do a lot more to keep Asuka down for a 3 count and she knows it. She lifts Asuka up off the mat and hits her with an STO BACKBREAKER BEFORE FOLLOWING UP WITH A FLATLINER! Ember plants the champion but doesn’t stop there as she then connects with a STANDING ROUNDING MOONSAULT! An amazing feat of athleticism from Ember as stays on for the cover 1 2 Asuka kicks out!

Byron points out the rapid pace of Ember, arguing this might be the easiest time to secure a pin when it’s her and Asuka only in the ring! Ember carries on the attack though as she runs the ropes and hits a SINGLE LEG BASEMENT DROPKICK! Ember takes a moment before hitting a HANDSPRING ELBOW DROP TO ASUKA! Cheers from the crowd as Ember makes the cover once again 1 2 Asuka kicks out again! Ember Moon heads to the corner of the ring upon kick out and makes the climb!

She lines up Asuka from the top rope and looks for a FROG SPLASH BUT ASUKA GETS HER KNEES UP! Ember’s plan to go high-risk early backfires! Asuka smirks as she fires off a series of hard kicks to arguably her toughest challenger in NXT. Asuka knows that Ember is a bit threat and goes after her viciously! Asuka grabs hold of Ember and slams her down to the mat with a HARD GERMAN SUPLEX! Asuka gives Ember a few hard knee strikes after this, not even bothering to toy with her compared to her opponents the last few months.

She grabs hold of Ember Moon on the mat and looks to go for THE ASUKA LOCK! Commentary mentions that Ember can’t get a fall if she is out cold but EMBER FIGHTS HER OFF! The challenger gets to her feet and goes to punch Asuka BUT ASUKA COUNTERS GOING FOR A FUJIWARA ARMBAR! Asuka gets the hold locked in tight as Corey mentions this could weaken the damage of THE ECLIPSE LATER IN THE MATCH!

Asuka gets the hold locked in tight around the arm of Ember and Byron on commentary mentions that tapping out won’t do anything as Asuka is the fall holder currently so she won’t have any reason to break the hold! Ember starts to crawl to the ropes as Corey wonders what she is doing as there are no ropes break in this match! Ember makes it to the ropes but doesn’t stop there AS SHE PULLS HERSELF AND ASUKA THROUGH THE ROPES AS BOTH WOMEN CRASH TO THE RING FLOOR BREAKING THE HOLD!

Both women stay on the ring floor for a good few seconds before Asuka gets back to her feet smirking as she sees Ember holding her arm in pain! Asuka follows this up by going after Ember and lays into her with a series of hard kicks targeting the right arm! Ember grits through the pain though and even catches ASUKA’S LEG… BUT THE EMPRESS HITS AN ENZIGUIRI STUNNING EMBER AND KNOCKS HER TO THE FLOOR! Asuka takes a moment to rest on the ring apron before glaring at Ember. There is none of the psychotic playfulness in Asuka’s eyes.

She grabs hold of Ember and SENDS HER INTO THE STEEL STEPS RIGHT ARM FIRST! Ember winces in pain as Asuka then follows it up with a RUNNING HIP ATTACK AS SHE IS PRESSED AGAINST THE STEEL STEPS! Asuka smirks as she grabs Ember and rolls her back into the ring, happy with her handiwork so far in this match. Once inside the ring see runs off the ropes hitting a BASEMENT DROPKICK! Ember drops to the foor as Asuka stands over and shouts in her face that “She will never be ready for Asuka!”l

Asuka follows it up by smashing Ember Moon with a SOCCER KICK! A brutal strike before she grabs hold of Ember who tries to fight back so Asuka instead transitions into a POP-UP KNEE STRIKE! Ember drops back down as Asuka hits a few more knee strikes, really laying into her rival. She grabs hold of Ember looking to slam her down with a suplex BUT EMBER COUNTERS WITH A FALLING DDT! Cheers from the crowd as Ember turns the tide whilst Moon makes the cover 1 2 Asuka kicks out!

Ember takes a few seconds to recover clutching her right arm which is still feeling the effects of the armbar by Asuka. She grabs hold of Asuka giving her a few kicks to the back and has an idea as she lifts Asuka up hitting her with a SNAP SUPLEX BEFORE TRANSITIONING INTO A CROSSFACE! Cheers from the crowd as Ember wraps her arms around the head of Asuka in the middle of the ring and wrenches back on the hold! Asuka is in a lot of pain as Ember tries to force her to tap out but we can hear the crowd chant as the clock starts to count down…

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A decent pop from the live crowd as Nikki Cross makes her way out with a wild smirk on her face and she sprints down the entrance ramp heading straight for the ring! She gets into the ring and breaks up the CROSSFACE EMBER HAS LOCKED IN ON ASUKA! The champion rolls out of the ring selling her neck whilst Nikki goes on the attack jumping on Ember Moon and hitting her with a series of wild punches. She grabs hold of Ember Moon lifting her up and sends her into the corner of the ring with an IRISH WHIP!

The back of Ember slams into the turnbuckle as Nikki follows it up with the BATTERING RAM to the mid-section of Ember Moon! She fires off a series of punches after this in the corner before using the middle rope to hit a TORNADO DDT! She plants Ember to the mat and makes the cover 1 2 Ember kicks out! Nikki smiles having fun playing so far in this match as she looks over to see Asuka climbs onto the ring apron and CLOCKS HER WITH A FOREARM SMASH STUNNING THE CHAMPION FOR THE MOMENT!

Nikki rolls out of the ring and goes after the champion as she pulls her INSIDE THE RING SKIRT TRAPPING ASUKA FOR THE MOMENT! She follows up with a series of FOREARM SMASHES as she lays into the champion. The commentary team also brings up these two women who have been to war in a last woman standing match before so are familiar with each other! She steps back looking for follow up BUT EMBER FLIES OVER THE TOP ROPE HITTING A SUICIDE DIVE! A loud pop as Ember wipes out Nikki before getting to her feet as she sees Asuka trapped and has an idea!

She heads to the ringside barricade and climbs on top of it BEFORE LEAPING OFF HITTING A MISSILE DROPKICK FROM THE BARRICADE TO ASUKA TRAPPED IN THE RING APRON! Loud cheers from the crowd for the unique move as Asuka slides down under the ring skirt. Ember gets to her feet still wincing as Nikki charges at her BUT EMBER COUNTERS WITH A YAKUZA KICK! Nikki falls to the floor as Ember grabs her and rolls her into the ring to make the cover 1 2 Nikki kicks out!

Ember stays on the attack as she grabs hold of Nikki lifting her up and this time it’s her turn to send Nikki into the corner of the ring with an Irish whip BEFORE HITTING A HANDSPRING STINGER SPLASH! Ember gets a loud pop from the crowd once again as Nikki falls out of the corner and Ember climbs to the top rope! Nikki stumbles to her feet as EMBER DIVES OFF HITTING A DIVING DOUBLE KNEE FACEBREAKER! Cheers from the crowd as Ember clutches her knees before making the cover

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Asuka breaks it up!

Asuka keeps her position as the fall holder with that save! Asuka follows up by hitting Ember with a series of knee strikes and lifts her up off the mat hitting her with a GERMAN SUPLEX HARD ONTO THE MAT! Ember lands with a hard thud before Asuka runs off the ropes hitting a SHINING WIZARD! Asuka stands over Ember smirking, not even paying attention to Nikki as she grabs Ember again looking to do more damage with a HAMMERLOCK STO! Byron wonders if Asuka is so focused on Ember due to fear but before Corey can argue NIKKI GRABS ASUKA FROM BEHIND AND ROLLS HER UP!

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Asuka kicks out!

Nikki nearly caught Asuka out there! Ember meanwhile rolls out of the ring to recover from the damage done throughout the match so far. Back in the ring Asuka charges at Nikki annoyed that the wild Scot nearly shocked her but Nikki counters with an LOU THRESZ PRESS! She lays into Asuka with a series of wild punches to the head! A pop from the crowd as Nikki catches the champion off-guard before lifting her off the mat and connects with a SAMOAN DRIVER PLANTING ASUKA TO THE MAT! Cheers from the crowd as she hooks the leg 1 2 Asuka kicks out!

Nikki grabs hold of Asuka and looks to follow up by going for a submission on the mat but ASUKA COUNTERS WITH AN ELBOW SENDING NIKKI CROSS BACKWARD! Asuka follows up with a series of kicks peppering Nikki before running off the ropes looking for a HIP ATTACK… REVERSES INTO A SNAP SUPLEX! Nice counter by Nikki before heading to the corner as she climbs the turnbuckle. She takes a moment before flying off the top rope hitting a DIVING HEADBUTT! Nikki is pulling out all the stops as she makes the cover

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Nikki looks a little shocked that Asuka kicked out but she shakes her head smiling as she tells Asuka she must want to play some more. She gives her a few punches to the head before grabbing hold of Asuka and lifts her off the mat looking for THE PURGE (Swinging Fisherman’s Neckbreaker)… Asuka fights out of it and counters with a DOUBLE CHICKEN WING SITDOWN DROP! Nikki falls to the mat as Asuka rolls away from her and FOLLOWS UP WITH A SPIN KICK TO THE HEAD KNOCKING NIKKI OUT! Nikki rolls out of the ring as Asuka smirks… EMBER MOON SLIDES IN HITTING A LEG SWEEP INTO A ROLL-UP!

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EMBER MOON HAS PINNED ASUKA FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HER CAREER!

Current fall holder: Ember Moon (9:12)

A massive pop from the fans in attendance as Asuka kicks out at 3.01 but it is too late as Ember has for the first time in her career pinned Asuka! The champion looks in shock and worried whilst Ember smiles as well! Asuka’s shock soon turns to anger as she shouts in Japanese as she charges at Ember BUT EMBER COUNTERS WITH AN ARM DRAG! And it is now Ember’s turn to play defence as she hits Asuka with a BELLY TO BACK SIDE SLAM! A decent pop from the crowd as Asuka rolls out of the ring as Ember turns around to see Nikki Cross sliding into the ring!

Ember though is ready for her wild punches as she counters and hits Nikki with a DISCUSS FOREARM! Nikki falls back into the ropes as Ember runs the ropes and hits her with a BIG BOOT SENDING HER TO THE RING FLOOR! Ember Moon isn’t done however as she runs the ropes and WIPES OUT NIKKI WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! Ember isn’t done as she runs back into the ring and wipes out ASUKA ON THE OTHER SIDE WITH ONE TOO! A loud pop from the crowd as Ember goes high risk to keep the others from fighting back as the clock ticks down one more time…

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Boos ring out from the crowd as the leader of the Riott Squad, RUBY RIOTT walks out and heads straight down the entrance ramp going straight to the ring! Ruby Riott once inside the ring comes face to face with her rival over the last few months: Ember Moon. The two women are fairly familiar with each other at this point and are evenly matched at first as they battle in the ring. However the 10 minutes in this match soon start to tell as Ruby Riot lays into Ember with a hard right hand before sending her into the corner of the ring!

Ruby charges in and hits Ember with a SERIES OF KICKS IN THE CORNER OF THE RING! She backs away from the corner as we see Nikki Cross slide back into the ring so Ruby takes her down with THE RIOTT KICK! Ruby smirks as she wastes little time going right for the kill but before she can make the cover Asuka is back in the ring and she looks furious! The two women come face to face as Ruby goes for a few strikes but Asuka avoids it and catches Ruby with a SPIN KICK DROPPING HER! Asuka makes the cover

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Ember breaks it up!

Ember stays in control of the fall as once again her and Asuka come face to face! Ember goes to toss Asuka out of the ring but ASUKA COUNTERS GRABBING RIGHT ARM HITTING AN ARM DRAG! Ember lands on the mat with a hard thud as Asuka follows up with a STOMP TO THE RIGHT ARM! Loud cries of pain from Ember as Asuka had already done a ton of damage to the arm and she isn’t done there as the champion grabs hold of Ember looking to lock her in the ASUKA LOCK!

Ember is trapped in the centre of the ring with both Nikki and Ruby outside after the damage they took in the last minute! Asuka makes sure to wrench the hold back and even positions the right arm of Ember at an awkward angle to inflict even more damage to Ember! We can even hear Asuka yelling in Japanese for Ember to tap out! Ember though refuses to tap and tries to find an escape from the hold BUT SHE IS TRAPPED! Ember looks on the verge of passing out… AS NIKKI CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE AND HITS A DIVING SPLASH TO BREAK THE HOLD!

Asuka breaks the hold and Ember Moon has to roll out of the ring coughing whilst Nikki covers Asuka 1 2 Asuka kicks out! Nikki though wildly smirks and gives Asuka a few punches as she looks to stay in control of the match! Asuka meanwhile is starting to feel the effects of being in this match from the very beginning. She lifts Asuka off the mat and HITS A RUNNING BULLDOG! Cross makes the cover 1 2 Asuka kicks out! Nikki tilts her head in a wild smile but is soon joined back in the ring by Ruby Riott!

Ruby heads straight for Nikki, as Nikki tries to stop her with her signature wild offense but Ruby is ready for it and avoids her before hitting a HURRICANRANA! Ruby sends Nikki towards the corner of the ring so Ruby follows up with a ROPE BOUNCE TORNADO DDT! Ruby plants Nikki’s skull into the mat before heading to the top rope as she lines the wild Scot up and FLIES OFF THE TOP ROPE HITTING WE RIOT (Diving senton)! Ruby makes the cover

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Asuka breaks it up!

Asuka stops Ruby Riott from becoming the fall holder and she yanks her up hitting her with a GERMAN SUPLEX! Asuka holds on for the cover 1 2 Ruby kicks out! Asuka though doesn’t stop there as she follows up with a SERIES OF HARD KICKS! She lays into Ruby on the mat with a series of hard strikes before seeing Nikki Cross slowly starting to rise herself AND CONNECTS WITH A BUZZSAW KICK! Nikki falls through the ropes to the floor upon impact as Asuka follows up and runs off the ropes hitting a SHINING WIZARD! Asuka makes the cover

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Ember breaks it up!

Cheers from the crowd as Ruby Riott rolls out of the ring and once again we have Ember and Asuka alone in the ring, face to face with each other! Ember grabs hold of Asuka with her left arm as he looks to SPRINGBOARD OFF THE ROPES FOR A TORNADO DDT… BUT ASUKA REVERSES IT INTO A POWERBOMB! Asuka plants Ember to the mat as she hooks the leg and presses on the right arm as she makes the cover!

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Asuka lays into Ember with a few punches after clearly annoyed she was able to kick out once again but she doesn’t stop there as she looks to grab the RIGHT ARM ONCE AGAIN GOING FOR AN ARMBAR… BUT EMBER KICKS HER OFF! Asuka falls backward into the ropes as Ember hits a DROPKICK SENDING ASUKA TO THE RING FLOOR! Asuka lands with a hard thud on the ring floor as Ember gets back to her feet and sees Asuka outside so runs the ropes… RIOTT KICK FROM RUBY RIOT! Loud boos from the crowd as Ruby cuts Ember off and makes the cover

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Nikki Cross breaks it up!

Cheers from the crowd as Ruby Riott is denied by Nikki Cross! Ember Moon meanwhile rolls out of the ring looking to recover as Nikki Cross gives Ruby a few wild punches sending her towards the corner of the ring. Ruby is struggling as Nikki lays into her with a series of punches and clotheslines in the corner. Ruby slumps in the corner as Nikki turns around to pose to the crowd… AS RUBY PULLS AWAY THE TURNBUCKLE PADDING FROM THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE AND PLAYS POSSUM! Nikki charges in AND RUBY COUNTERS WITH A HURRICARNA DRIVER INTO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE! Nikki falls back out cold as Ruby makes the cover!


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Current fall holder: Ruby Riott (14:52)

Ruby gets back to her feet and smirks as the crowd boos soon turn to counting as the clock ticks down ahead of the final entrant into this match:

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The red carpet rolls out as MELINA makes her way down the entrance ramp and heads to the ring! Melina takes her time as Ruby taunts her from the ring and tells the A-list diva that is her time now not Melina’s! Melina pays it no mind and turns around ready to go for her signature splits… AS RUBY LOOKS FOR A BASEBALL SLIDE… BUT MELINA KNEW IT WAS COMING AND MOVES JUST IN TIME! Melina follows it up by jumping into the air and hits a LEG DROP ON RUBY WHILST SHE IS ON THE APRON CRUSHING HER!

Melina follows up by hopping over the ropes and stepping into the ring! She brings Ruby Riott back inside the ring and hits her with a NECKBREAKER! Ruby Riott falls to the mat as Melina makes the cover 1 2 Ruby kicks out! Melina though isn’t done as Ruby tries to roll away so MELINA RUNS TO THE ROPES AND CONNECTS WITH A DOUBLE KNEE TO THE HEAD! Ruby falls over as Melina teases doing more damage to Ruby… UNTIL ASUKA SLIDES INTO THE RING!

Ruby uses this moment to roll out of the ring for now as the two women come face to face after Asuka’s attack on Friday Night Smackdown! Melina tells Asuka she is ready for her but Asuka is noticeably not in the mood to play, she knows he has under 4 minutes to become the fall holder or she loses her WWE Women’s title and goes right on the attack going for a SPIN KICK BUT MELINA AVOIDS IT WITH A SPILT-LEGGED EVASION! Cheers from the crowd as Melina sweeps the legs out from under Asuka forcing her onto her back!

Melina then grabs hold of Asuka looks to lock her in the CALIFORNIA DREAM (Muta lock)! Cheers from the crowd as Melina gets the hold in tight and looks to force a tap out from the champion! Commentary put over the time Asuka has spent in the match compared to the veteran Melina and that could be telling here as Melina wrenches the hold back tightly trying to force a tap out from the champion! Asuka though refuses to tap out and soon she gets saved by her long-time rival as EMBER SPRINGBAORDS OFF THE ROPES AND HITS A DIVING FOOT STOMP BREAKING THE HOLD! Asuka rolls out of the ring as Ember pulls Melina to the centre of the ring and makes the cover

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Melina kicks out!

Ember Moon shakes her head and she also understands the clock is ticking. She grabs her right arm which is in a ton of pain after the damage done during this match by Asuka. She sees Melina trying to get out of the ring and goes for a SUPERKICK BUT MELINA AVOIDS IT WITH THE SPILT-LEGGED EVASION! She goes to sweep the legs of Ember but EMBER DODGES IT AND HITS A HANDSPRING ELBOW DROP TO THE FACE OF MELINA! Both women showing off their athleticism! Ember gets to her feet as Melina also stumbles to her feet so Ember hits a SUPERKICK BEFORE FOLLOWING UP WITH A SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB! Ember holds on for the cover!

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Ruby Riott breaks it staying the fall holder!

Ruby desperately dived into the ring to break the hold, knowing she needs to stop any pinfalls or submissions for the next 3 plus minutes! Melina rolls out of the ring as Ember Moon tries to get back to her feet but Ruby hammers on her with a series of strikes, going for the best defense is the best offense! She sends Ember towards the ropes before looking for a RIOT KICK BUT EMBER DODGES LEAVING RUBY TRAPPED IN THE ROPES! Ember heads to the corner of the ring and climbs to the top rope BEFORE HITTING A DIVING LEG DROP TO RUBY TRAPPED IN THE ROPE! Ember moves Ruby to the centre of the ring and makes the cover

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Nikki breaks the cover!

The crowd are unsure how to react with a lot of them behind Ember Moon in this match but Nikki Cross lays into Ember with a series of punches as Ruby rolls to the corner of the ring for now! Ember goes to fire back with a right hand BUT IT HURTS HERSELF TOO IN THE PROCESS! Nikki falls back as Ember winces before going to grab hold of Nikki Cross BUT THE WILD SCOT LOCKS IN A SLEEPER HOLD! Nikki Cross wraps her body around Ember as looks to choke the life out of her!

Ember is trapped in the hold by Nikki as the Scot tries to force a tap or pass out as EMBER USES ALL OF HER STRENGTH TO GET TO HER FEET AND SLAMS NIKKI INTO THE TURNBUCKLES UNTIL SHE BREAKS THE HOLD! Nikki lets go of the hold and falls down as Ember comes out of the corner coughing and stuttering… ASUKA HITS A CODEBREAKER! Asuka pounces on Ember when she was at her weakest! Asuka makes the cover

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Ruby breaks the cover!

Nikki and Ember roll out of the ring for the moment as Ruby once again keeps herself in charge of the fall as we go into the final 2 minutes! Ruby though looks to keep Asuka from doing anything else by trapping her in a body-scissors as she works over her on the mat. However, as she does this we see MELINA APPEARS ON THE TOP ROPE AND HITS A DIVING DOUBLE KNEE DROP TO RUBY RIOTT! This breaks the submission on Asuka as Ruby rolls out of the ring and Melina isn’t done as she grabs Asuka and lifts her up hitting the PRIMAL SCREAM (Inverted leg drop bulldog)! She follows up with her signature spilt-legged pin!

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Nikki Cross breaks the cover!

Asuka rolls out of the ring for the moment as Nikki once again tries to wildly go after Melina as the clock carries on ticking down! Nikki connects with a series of punches before heading to the top rope and HITTING A DIVING CLOTHESLINE! Melina falls to the mat as Nikki makes a desperate cover 1 2 Melina kicks out as we close in on the final minute! Nikki lifts Melina up off the mat hitting a few more punches to the head and gets ready to go for THE PURGE… MELINA COUNTERS AND HITS THE LAST CALL (Leg-trapped sunset flip powerbomb)! Melina holds on for the cover

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Ruby breaks the cover staying the fall holder as we go into the final 45 seconds!

Cross rolls out of the ring as Ruby lays into Melina and looks to keep her down in almost frenzied fashion as she knows she is seconds away from becoming WWE Women’s champion for the first time in her career! Melina though tries to fight back and EVEN GOES FOR A SUPERKICK BUT RUBY DUCKS AND HITS HURRINCARANA SENDING MELINA INTO THE ROPES! Ruby bounces back off the ropes and RUBY HITS THE RIOT KICK SENDING HER OUT OF THE RING! Ruby stands in the ring and looks at the clock as it ticks down into the final 15 seconds as she shouts at the crowd to look at their new champion BUT SHE TURNS AROUND INTO AN ECLIPSE FROM EMBER MOON!


Ember winces due to the damage done to her right arm and gets ready to go for the cover…



AS ASUKA RUNS IN AND TOSSES EMBER OVER THE TOP ROPE AND COVERS RUBY RIOTT!

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Current fall holder: Asuka (19:59)

AND WITH A SECOND TO SPARE ASUKA SAVES HER TITLE REIGN!

Winner and still WWE Women's Champion: Asuka (20:00)

A massive mixed reaction but a lot of boos from the crowd as Asuka steals Ember Moon’s pinfall in the final seconds. Outside the ring, we can see Ember Moon on the outside slams her left hand on the ring apron in anger as once again Asuka finds a way to survive with her title in a match against her. Melina is also disappointed and Nikki shakes her head as the champion gets to her feet smirking!

Byron Saxton: Asuka once again holds onto her WWE Women’s title!

Corey Graves: No one was ready for Asuka tonight and she overcame the odds to hold onto her title, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat in the closing seconds!

Byron Saxton: Well we talk about no one being ready for Asuka but Ember Moon pinned Asuka clean in the middle of the ring at one point during this match.

Corey Graves: She may have pinned Asuka but she didn’t win. That’s all that will matter to Asuka at the end of the day. She is still the WWE Women’s champion!

We cut to Asuka who carries on her celebration at the top of the entrance ramp as the camera focuses on Ember Moon who is staring at Asuka pointing at her as the show comes to a close with the two women staring each other down as we fade to black…


Matchcard for Wrestlemania 36: (Night 1)
April 4th

Tampa, Florida



Women's Universal title match:
Ronda Rousey (c) vs Becky Lynch

Universal title three-way dance:

Andrade Cien Almas (c) vs Brock Lesnar vs Aleister Black

Intercontinental title match:

Daniel Bryan (c) vs John Morrison or Buddy Murphy or The Miz or Erick Rowan

Cruiserweight title match:

Mustafa Ali (c) vs Dolph Ziggler

Men's Money in the Bank ladder match:

Bobby Lashley vs Sheamus or Noam Dar vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ???


Matchcard for Wrestlemania 36: (Night 2)
April 5th
Tampa, Florida



WWE title match:
Roman Reigns (c) vs Drew McIntyre

World tag team titles match:

The Usos (c) vs MVP and Lio Rush or The Ungovernables (Cesaro and Ilja Dragunov) or The Good Brothers or Slater and Ryder or Breezango

Women's Money in the Bank ladder match:

Beth Phoenix or Sasha Banks vs Natalya or Shayna Baszler vs ??? vs ??? vs Alexa Bliss vs ??? vs ??? vs ???

EWR Rating:

72%
 
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News update:

Number one contender's match signed for Raw

After a big night for Smackdown at Roadblock, we are even closer to finding out who the Queens of WWE will defend their titles against at Wrestlemania. On Monday Night Raw, there will be a number one contenders match between The Hugging Pirates, The Robert Stone Brand, and Liv Morgan and Carmella. Who will earn the right to compete for the tag team titles at the greatest show on earth?

The Fiend Bray Wyatt vs The Demon King Finn Balor signed for Wrestlemania!

Speaking of Wrestlemania, a massive match has been signed for the showcase of the Immortals as The Demon King Finn Balor will collide with The Fiend Bray Wyatt! Ever since “The Fiend” has debuted he has destroyed everyone who has crossed Bray Wyatt’s path and not accepted his hand of friendship. Can the power of the Demon King help Finn Balor overcome Bray Wyatt? Or will The Fiend’s first match in WWE be Finn’s last?

Trent Seven signed to Smackdown Live!

Meanwhile, a roster update has come out regarding Smackdown Live. It may be Wrestlemania season but Wade Barrett is still looking to improve his roster and he has confirmed Trent Seven will now be a part of Smackdown Live! We have also heard he will have his debut match this Friday when he takes on Eric Young in singles action!

Roman Reigns fined for attacking referee at Roadblock

Roman Reigns meanwhile has been given a massive fine and warned about his conduct by Wade Barrett after attacking the referee in Drew McIntyre’s match on Roadblock. It remains to be seen how Roman feels about it but we will most likely hear from him this Friday.

Special three-hour Smackdown announced:

A one-off three-hour Smackdown has been announced in two weeks as the Road to Wrestlemania grows even larger! This is rumored to be an experiment to see if Fox wants to do more one-off 3 hour shows but no plans to make it 3 hours every week currently (cause fuck writing that).

Mod note: Done due to the number of matches needed in the lead-up to Mania on the Smackdown side so I can get all the qualifiers in for MITB and finish the Wrestlemania tournament.


Matchcard for Wrestlemania 36: (Night 1)
April 4th
Tampa, Florida



Women's Universal title match:
Ronda Rousey (c) vs Becky Lynch

Universal title three-way dance:

Andrade Cien Almas (c) vs Brock Lesnar vs Aleister Black

Intercontinental title match:
Daniel Bryan (c) vs John Morrison or Buddy Murphy or The Miz or Erick Rowan

Cruiserweight title match:

Mustafa Ali (c) vs Dolph Ziggler

Women's tag team titles match:
The Queens of WWE (c) vs Hugging Pirates or Liv Morgan and Carmella or The Robert Stone Brand

Men's Money in the Bank ladder match:

Bobby Lashley vs Sheamus or Noam Dar vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ???


Matchcard for Wrestlemania 36: (Night 2)
April 5th
Tampa, Florida



WWE title match:
Roman Reigns (c) vs Drew McIntyre

World tag team titles match:

The Usos (c) vs MVP and Lio Rush or The Ungovernables (Cesaro and Ilja Dragunov) or The Good Brothers or Slater and Ryder or Breezango

Women's Money in the Bank ladder match:

Beth Phoenix or Sasha Banks vs Natalya or Shayna Baszler vs ??? vs ??? vs Alexa Bliss vs ??? vs ??? vs ???

Grudge match:

“The Fiend” Bray Wyatt vs “The Demon King” Finn Balor
 
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Monday Night Raw
March 9th

Washington, D.C

Monday Night Raw starts with a cold open with a sign flashing up saying earlier tonight. Big Show is shown in a suit waiting in an office as ADAM PEARCE walks into the room. Big Show noticeably sighs as he walks towards Adam.

Big Show: Listen about last week…

Adam shakes his head.

Adam Pearce: I already told you three that I didn’t want you guys stepping into that ring and getting involved with the superstars.

Big Show looks like he wants to respond but stays quiet for a moment.

Adam Pearce: Do you know how angry Wade Barrett was about his superstar being eliminated because of one of my commentators? How much trouble I got in with Vince and the rest of the McMahons?

Show nods remaining quiet as Adam calms down and sighs.

Adam Pearce: Listen, I get why you did what you did and I thank you for it.

Big Show smiles but Adam isn’t smiling.

Adam Pearce: But there can be no more.

Big Show shakes his head.

Big Show: I want Seth Rollins in that ring. He can’t keep doing what he is doing.

Adam shakes his head.

Adam Pearce: I’ve told you no. I don’t want my commentators fighting the superstars.

Big Show:
Adam look what he tried to do to my friend Rey. Look what he did to a fellow legend Edge. Look what he did to Montez Ford! He needs to be put in his place.

Adam takes a moment to think about it and nods.

Adam Pearce: On one condition.

Big Show pauses as Adam sighs.

Adam Pearce: If I give you the match next week, you must leave the commentary desk and return to the ring!

Big Show doesn’t know what to make of that.

Adam Pearce: I’ll give you until the end of the show to make your decision Paul.

Adam puts his hand on Big Show’s shoulder as we see the Giant deep in thought as we cut to the usual opening video for Monday Night Raw.


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When the video comes to an end we cut to the commentary team sat adjacent to the entrance ramp. Noticeably Big Show though seems deep in thought as Michael Cole and Elias welcome us to the show.

Michael Cole: It’s Monday Night and you know what that means. Welcome to Monday Night Raw!

Elias: And we have a packed night here in Washington D.C., ain’t that right Big Show?

Big Show doesn’t respond at first before realizing that he is being talked to.

Big Show: Um yes. Sorry Elias we have a packed show tonight. We have three Money in the Bank qualifiers.

Michael steps in and takes over for Big Show who is clearly thinking about the conversation he had with Adam Pearce before the show.

Michael Cole: Sasha Banks goes one on one with Beth Phoenix; Natalya takes on Shayna Baszler and Sheamus takes on Noam Dar!

Elias: Not only that but we will see two number one contender matches with Wrestlemania implications. The number one contenders for the World tag team titles will be decided into a tag team turmoil match whilst the number one contender’s for the Women tag team titles will be decided in a triple threat match.

Graphics appear on the screen to show who is in each of these matches before we once again cut to Big Show.

Big Show: It is an action-packed show we have in store tonight but…

*THE RISING*

Massive heat from the live crowd as Seth Rollins walks out in a leather jacket and leather pants with a smug smirk on his face. Big Show on commentary stops mid-sentence and glares at Seth Rollins who makes sure to walk over to the commentary desk and he has a microphone in hand too!

Seth Rollins: Paul, Paul we go back many years.

Big Show doesn’t say a word glaring at Seth as he carries on.

Seth Rollins: Do you remember the good old days of the Authority?

Show looks angry and clenches his fist as Seth sits on the commentary desk.

Seth Rollins: Then will know what I’m capable of so I suggest you keep your ass on commentary or you won’t just lose your spot on commentary, you’ll be in a hospital bed next to Edge!

Big Show gets to his feet full of anger but Seth refuses to flinch and just laughs in his face instead! Big Show thinks about hitting for a second but shakes his head and sits down bringing a pure smile to Seth’s face as he gets off the commentary desk walking towards the ring.

Seth Rollins: See Big Show knows his place. I am on a path to enlighten the Raw roster and get rid of people like Edge. People who belong on the shelf.

Nuclear heat from the crowd as the camera once again focuses on an angry Big Show on commentary.


Seth Rollins:
You think I still care about what you people think? I tried being your hero. I tried being what you want but that’s not what you need.

Seth chuckles to himself as he gets to the ring apron.


Seth Rollins:
You need someone who isn’t going to listen to you and do what is right.

He steps into the ring as the crowd clearly disagrees with him.

Seth Rollins: And that means making tough choices. I mean look at Montez Ford.

Seth looks sad but the crowd ain’t buying it.

Seth Rollins: He was a good kid but he had been corrupted by Edge. I tried to save him but it was too late.

Seth looks sad once again but this seems to piss the fans off even more.


Seth Rollins:
So I did what was best for everyone. I put him down and gave him the beating of a lifetime.

Seth starts to cackle and even does his signature evil cackle as he says it before pointing at Big Show on commentary.


Seth Rollins:
Look what happens when you let failure fester!

Big Show on commentary slams his fist down on the desk as Cole and Elias look worried before Show gets to his feet to cheers from the crowd getting the attention of Seth. Seth remains cocky as he carries on pointing at the giant!


Seth Rollins:
Come on Big Show. Do it. Step off commentary and I’ll put you out of your misery.

Big Show thinks about it and teases moving before shaking his head to boos from the crowd Seth does his signature laugh one more time.

Seth Rollins: That’s what I thought. For all your talk you don’t want to end up like Edge.

The boos from the crowd soon start to turn to cheers as ANGELO DAWKINS APPEARS OUTSIDE THE RING WITH A STEEL CHAIR IN HAND! Seth though notices the crowd’s change in reaction.


Seth Rollins:
Don’t you people dare try to agree with me and get back on my side. You disgust…

DAWKINS SLIDES INTO THE RING AND SMASHES SETH IN THE BACK WITH THE STEEL CHAIR! Loud cheers from the crowd as Seth buckles over. Big Show smirks to himself and nods at Dawkins before taking a seat back down. Dawkins batters Seth a couple more times as the self-proclaimed Monday Night Messiah rolls out of the ring getting boos from the crowd as Dawkins grabs the microphone Seth was using and points the chair at him.

Angelo Dawkins: Seth, I’m going to destroy you for what you did to my best friend!

Cheers from the crowd as Dawkins shows some fire albeit in a fairly bland way.

Angelo Dawkins: I had to sit on my sofa at home due to Brock and watch what you did to my best friend! You didn’t just stab Edge in the back but you stabbed us in the back as well!

Dawkins takes a moment to look at his steel chair before looking back at Seth.

Angelo Dawkins: But hey you’re good at that aren’t you? Let’s ask your boys in the SHIELD!

A mention of the SHIELD is still good for a cheap pop as Seth fumes outside the ring but Dawkins ain’t done.


Angelo Dawkins:
Edge was always right and that’s why you hated him! Bless Montez he tries to see the best in people but I could see it from the outside at home.

Dawkins shakes his head.


Angelo Dawkins:
I tried to warn Montez but the boy always sees the best in people man. But he’s not here right now!

Seth shouts off-mic takes credit for that and smirks but Dawkins ain’t laughing.

Angelo Dawkins: Well I’ll tell you what Seth in tonight’s main event I’ll make sure you miss Wrestlemania.

Seth shakes his head as Angelo aggressively points at Seth.

Angelo Dawkins: I spoke to Adam and in tonight’s main event I’m going to give you the smoke!

Angelo tosses the microphone to the mat and glares at Seth who outside the ring smirks promising to make Dawkins regret even challenging him in tonight’s main event!


Michael Cole:
Well Adam Pearce has confirmed it. In tonight’s main event Angelo Dawkins will take on Seth Rollins.

Elias: Did you know something about that Show?

Big Show smirks,

Big Show: I might have done pal. But Angelo will get to do something I can’t from here. Give Seth the beating he deserves.

Seth carries on retreating up the ramp before glaring at Big Show for a moment and then turns back to Angelo in the ring as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we see Tamina standing in the ring ready for action getting little reaction from the crowd. They must not be part of the Tamina train I guess…

*AMAZING (REMIX)*

A loud pop from the live crowd as Naomi makes her way out to the ring for the first time since her injury. She is in her usual feel the glow get up which the crowd has missed over the last 9 months she has been out of action for. However, she doesn’t really play to the fans and focuses on Tamina in the ring.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and we are going to see Naomi in action for the first time since her injury last year.

Elias:
Missing a long length of time is tough and you just want to step back into the ring. Ain’t that right Big Show?

Big Show remains silent and doesn’t answer that question as back in the ring the referee calls for the bell to get the match underway!

Match 1: Naomi vs Tamina

Match summary: Naomi starts the match off at a fast pace and aggressively lays into Tamina, catching her former Team Bad teammate off-guard. The two-time Women’s Champion stays in control of the match and even though Tamina takes over a couple of times due to her power, in the end, there is only one winner. Naomi hits Tamina with the REARVIEW before climbing to the top rope as she flies off hitting the SPILT-LEGGED MOONSAULT!

Winner via pinfall: Naomi (5:31)

Cheers from the crowd as Naomi gets back to her feet and celebrates the victory tonight in her return to the ring. She doesn’t spend too long celebrating or even letting the referee raise her hand for long as she leaves the ring and heads to the back.

Michael Cole: A nice win on her return to the ring and she hasn’t lost a step it seems.

Elias: You have to wonder if she is at the front of the queue for one of the two remaining qualifiers for the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match.

Big Show: If she does get one of the remaining spots, it would be hard to bet against her especially in a ladder match with her athleticism.

Naomi carries on walking to the back as we cut to the backstage area…

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And we can see ADAM PEARCE is in his officer backstage with some paperwork. As he is doing this the door opens and we see RUSEV AND LANA walk into the room!


Adam Pearce:
Rusev, Lana what can I do for you?

Lana looks at her husband who steps forward and gets straight to the point.

Rusev: I want Angel Garza in the ring. I want to crush that little punk and make him regret spraying hairspray in my eyes!

Lana nods and chimes in.

Lana: He has been a creep and I want to see Rusev give him the beating he deserves.

Rusev looks at his wife and they share a kiss before looking at Adam who nods.

Adam Pearce: OK, I’ll give you the rematch next week.

Cheers from the live crowd as Rusev nods but Adam isn’t finished.


Adam Pearce:
However I’m going to raise the stakes. Whoever wins next week, will get a spot in the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match!

Cheers from the crowd as Lana and Rusev look even more delighted by that update. Lana puts her arm out.

Lana: Next week not only will you crush that creep but at Wrestlemania, you will crush everyone else and win that briefcase!

Rusev: I’ve never held that WWE or Universal title since coming to Raw and Smackdown. When I hold that briefcase in one hand and…

He kisses Lana.

Rusev: My beautiful wife in the other. I’ll have all the power a man could want.

Rusev and Lana kiss one more time as we then cut to a commercial break.

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*ELITE*

As we return from the commercial break, we can see The United States Champion CHAD GABLE making his way to the ring and he is soon joined by KURT ANGLE! A loud pop for both men as they head to the ring.

Michael Cole: We are back from the commercial break and right now we are about to hear our United States Champion Chad Gable.

Elias: He finally overcame his long war with Samoa Joe at Fastlane but who will his challenger be at Wrestlemania.

Big Show: Well we’ve heard one name throw his name into the hat and he is one hell of a Phenomenal competitor.

Chad and Kurt are now in the ring as Angle looks to speak first.

Kurt Angle: When I took over as Chad’s manager and coach, I knew he could make it to the top. I knew I could take him to new heights.

Chad smiles and almost blushes as Kurt talks about him so kindly.

Kurt Angle: But I also didn’t expect him to do so as quickly as he did.

Cheers from the crowd as Kurt smiles.

Kurt Angle: Not only becoming United States Champion but beating a monster like Joe who held the title for nearly seven months shows you are a worthy champion.

Gable smiles and nods looking at his title.

Kurt Angle: But when you are a fighting champion you don’t wait around and think about the past. No you look to the future.

Chad Gable: It’s true, it’s true, it’s damn true

That brings a smile to the face of Kurt Angle.

Kurt Angle: And whilst you have been phenomenal, now is not the time to slow down. You need to…

*PHENOMENAL*

A mixed reaction from the live crowd with mostly boos as AJ STYLES walks out and as usual, he is flanked by the Good Brothers. The Club is out in full force tonight and they slowly walk to the ring. Kurt Angle looks unimpressed whilst Gable smiles relishing the challenge here. The Club all step into the ring and stand across from Chad Gable and Kurt Angle.

AJ Styles: You don’t need to look to the future for the next man to challenge Chad here. Because the present is right here to challenge him.

Some cheers from the crowd but it is still mostly boos for the cocky AJ.

AJ Styles: Y’see it is the man who makes the title and it’s time for me to make the United States title truly phenomenal.

He walks up to Kurt Angle almost ignoring the champion here.

AJ Styles: But you know just how phenomenal I am don’t you Kurt?

Kurt smirks slightly and nods.

Kurt Angle: A lot of these fans don’t know but I had a career outside of WWE.

Sorry Vince.

Kurt Angle: And AJ, fighting you was as tough as fighting any of the legends I fought in WWE!

High praise from Kurt as AJ nods without a single bit of modesty.

AJ Styles: I mean you are looking at a man who is simply phenomenal!

He sticks his hand up and too sweets his Club teammates with a smirk on his face turning back to Kurt and ignoring Chad Gable.

Kurt Angle: You were also just as arrogant back then too!

AJ shakes his head smirking.


AJ Styles:
I’m not arrogant, I just know how damn great I am!

Chad Gable: Is that so?

AJ finally turns his attention to Gable as Anderson steps forward but AJ stops him.

AJ Styles: It’s OK Karl, I’ve got this.

AJ Styles walks over to Gable and the two men come face to face.

AJ Styles: I was done talking to your wannabe dad but I guess some had to slip into Jason’s shoes.

Gable doesn’t bite and just shakes his head dismissively as Kurt rolls his eyes.


AJ Styles:
Let’s lift off everything you’ve done as a singles wrestler since Bobby Roode ditched your ass.

AJ stops for a moment smirking.

AJ Styles: After traveling with him for years, I’m shocked he carried your ass for so long.

Another TNA reference for those keeping count.

AJ Styles: But let’s have a look. You spent months attempting to beat Samoa Joe before finally doing it. I kept beating him month after month for the WWE title.

I wonder how Wendy is.

AJ Styles: And that United States title? It was truly phenomenal in my hands.

AJ then turns back to Kurt Angle.

AJ Styles: Hell I held the WWE title for longer than you ever did Kurt. Maybe Olympics stars just aren’t quite…

Chad Gable: Are you done yet?

Cheers for Chad finally cutting AJ off.


Chad Gable:
I’ve heard a lot of talking from you AJ but how about some action? Adam Pearce told me I could suggest whoever I want to fight at Wrestlemania. Well how about I choose you.

AJ smirks.

Chad Gable: You’ve been talking about how you want a one-on-one title opportunity, well here it is.

AJ turns to Kurt.

AJ Styles: I thought you were teaching him the 3 I’s Kurt but I guess you skipped over intelligence.

AJ turns back to an unimpressed Chad Gable.

AJ Styles: At Wrestlemania, I can assure you that it will be nothing like what you went through with Samoa Joe. I don’t need to target your loved ones like him.

AJ pats the title on Chad’s shoulder as Gable remains calm.

AJ Styles: I’m simply going to outwrestle you and it will be too…

Chad Gable: I know the rest AJ.

Cheers from the crowd as The Good Brothers look annoyed but stay back for now.

Chad Gable: But trust me when I say this. You claim you’re going to outwrestle me? You can try but I’m a former Olympian and I’ve got the man who won a gold medal with a broken freaking neck!

Loud cheers from the crowd as Kurt looks like a happy dad. AJ remains smirking as Chad carries on.

Chad Gable: And at Wrestlemania, you will find that I’m ready willing and Gable!

The crowd chant along with the signature catchphrase as Gable finishes the promo by sticking a hand out for AJ to shake. AJ thinks for a moment before shaking his head and walking off backstage with The Good Brothers! Chad turns to Kurt who shrugs as they watch The Club leave the ring.

Michael Cole: Well I’ve just gotten word from Adam Pearce and he has heard Chad Gable’s request. At Wrestlemania on night two it will be Chad Gable defending his United States title against AJ Styles!

Elias: Chad under Kurt Angle has proven himself to be a great wrestler but can he match up to the Phenomenal one?

Big Show: It could be a big night for The Club at Wrestlemania as the Good Brothers also look to book themselves a title match at the greatest show of them all in tonight’s tag team turmoil match!

Michael Cole:
We will have to see later on tonight but when we return from the commercial break, we have a Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match qualifier as Beth Phoenix takes on Sasha Banks. Don’t go anywhere!

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*GLAMAZON*

A pretty decent pop as we return from the commercial break, Beth Phoenix makes her way to the ring. As has been the case for the last few weeks since Edge got taken out by Seth she does seem to not have her heart in it and lack a bit of a spark as she steps into the ring.

Michael Cole: Beth has been in a bit of a rut recently but tonight she has the chance to earn herself in the Money in the Bank ladder match at Wrestlemania and one last shot at the Women’s Universal title.

Elias: But how have the injuries to her husband knocked her? Show anything she has mentioned to you?

Show takes a moment as he once again thinks about his decision regarding Seth Rollins.

Big Show: Let’s just say Beth and the kids have been making sure Edge is OK. Hopefully that swine gets what’s coming to him in the main event tonight.

*SKY’S THE LIMIT (REMIX)*

A mixed reaction once again tonight but it is mostly boos as the Legit Boss Sasha Banks walks out looking as confident as ever, a contrast to Beth right now. She talks some trash to the fans before joining the legend inside the ring.

Michael Cole: Sasha Banks last year won the Money in the Bank briefcase and cashed it in to become Women’s Universal Champion at Summerslam!

Elias: Will history repeat itself? Becky could walk out of Summerslam as Women’s Universal Champion and Sasha could be lying in wait one more time.

Big Show: There is no Bayley to jump this time to get into the match. She is going to have to earn it.

Sasha Banks steps into the ring and stands across from Beth talking some trash to the legend. Beth remains calm as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Match 2: Money in the Bank Qualifier: Beth Phoenix vs Sasha Banks

Match summary: Sasha starts off the match with a lot of ducking and diving, well aware of the power Beth possesses. Beth noticeably is a bit slower than normal, with her head still not being in the game. Sasha takes advantage of this and goes after the arms of Beth to take away the power game. Beth however does get her hands on Banks and starts to toss her around the ring even locking in an EDGECATOR! Cheers from the crowd and even a few Edge chants start up.

Beth yanks back her husband’s submission hold uncomfortably twisting Sasha’s body but the Boss makes it to the ropes. Beth lets go of the hold backing away as she shakes her head. She looks to get back to business grabbing Sasha by the ropes and THE BOSS RESPONDS WITH A SLAP! Banks even makes a comment about Beth’s husband mocking what happened to him… BIG MISTAKE SASHA! Beth explodes with a WICKED CLOTHESLINE SENDING SASHA OUT OF THE RING!

Beth follows the Legit Boss out of the ring and grabs hold of her as she starts to toss SASHA INTO THE RINGSIDE BARRICADE LIKE A RAGDOLL! Sasha is taking a beating as she has unleashed something in Beth here even getting HURLED INTO THE STEEL STEPS FOR GOOD MEASURE! Banks can’t fight back as Beth rolls her back into the ring ready to end this! She pounds on her a few times before calling Sasha “a stupid bitch”! Beth then lifts Sasha up for the GLAM SLAM… SASHA COUNTERS INTO A ROLL-UP GRABBING THE TIGHTS 1 2 3! SASHA ESCAPES WITH THE VICTORY!

Winner via pinfall: Sasha Banks (10:56)

As soon as she gets the 3 count Sasha lets go of Beth and sprints out of the ring, wanting no part of the Glamazon! She gets to the top of the entrance ramp before stopping there as we see Beth in the ring shaking her head and punching the mat in anger!

Michael Cole: Sasha Banks steals the victory!

Elias: To quote her idol, if you ain’t cheating you ain’t trying!

Big Show: I feel most for Beth. You can tell her head wasn’t in the game and she let her anger get the best of her leading to her making a mistake. A calmer Beth wins that match I feel.

Sasha now she is away from Beth is more than happy to taunt the Glamazon and mocks her opponent tonight whilst in the ring Beth shakes her head angrier at herself as we cut to the backstage area…

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As we see RENEE YOUNG stood ready for an interview but before she can speak, ANGEL GARZA appears and looks to give her a rose!

Angel Garza: Renee, I must say you are a beautiful lady and spending any length of time with you is a delight.

Renee doesn’t know how to react as she takes the rose from him.

Renee Young: I mean thanks Angel but I’m just here doing my job…

Angel Garza: And you do it so well my love…

Renee Young: I also have a husband.

Angel Garza: I don’t mind.

Moxley vs Garza feud confirmed.

Renee Young: Angel, I came here to ask you about the match Adam Pearce has made for you next week against Rusev with a spot in the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match on the line!

Angel smirks.

Angel Garza: Oh Renee, you should know I don’t like to mix business with pleasure.

He winks at Renee who rolls her eyes.

Angel Garza: But showing Lana what a real man looks like again will be pure pleasure.

Renee Young: Well we know that your fellow Ungovernable holds the Universal title. Could we possibly see you cash in on him?

Angel smiles for a moment and looks like he might even be considering it but shakes his head.

Angel Garza: Why would I cash in on my comrade? There is another belt I can win, the WWE title. Drew or Roman, it doesn’t matter because The Ungovernables want all the gold.

Garza smirks stopping himself.

Angel Garza: And I still want to win the Cruiserweight title at Wrestlemania!

Renee looks a bit confused.

Renee Young: But you lost last week to Dolph Ziggler so he is going to Wrestlemania to fight Mustafa Ali for the Cruiserweight title, not you.

Angel smirks and puts his hand under the chin of Renee who immediately pulls away from him.


Angel Garza:
Oh you silly girl. Look at Dolph Ziggler’s career. I mean when has he ever made the cut.

Ouch.

Angel Garza: He isn’t a Cruiserweight and when he fails the weigh-in, they will have no choice but to pick the man who screwed out of his rightfully Mania title match.

Renee Young: But wouldn’t that mean you have to perform double duty?

Garza smirks getting too close to Renee again.

Angel Garza: Trust me, I have no problem performing twice.

Garza winks and walks off leaving Renee disgusted by the pest as we cut to a hallway backstage…

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And we can see LIO RUSH AND MVP walking to the ring!

Michael Cole: I’ve got some big news. Lio Rush and MVP will be starting the tag team turmoil match off. Find out who else will start the match after the commercial break!

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*I CAME TO COLLECT*
*I’M COMING*

A mixed reaction for the new team who has been picking up quite a few wins over the last few weeks since MVP has taken Lio Rush under his win. Both men even have matching attire tonight wearing the same colours as they look to make it to Wrestlemania.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and we are about to find out who will fight The Usos at Wrestlemania for the World tag team titles!

Elias: Lio Rush and MVP are a new team on the scene but they have been unbeaten since teaming up on Monday Night Raw.

Big Show: But they face an uphill challenge starting this match off. They will have to beat every single team in this match if they want to make it to Wrestlemania.

MVP turns to Lio Rush and starts talking to him regarding strategy though Lio doesn’t seem to be paying much attention as we find out which team will start the match as well…

*OMEN IN THE SKY*

Boos from the crowd as The Good Brothers make their second appearance of the show. They too sweet each other at the top of the entrance ramp and march to the ring.

Michael Cole: Well the start doesn’t get any easier as they take on former two-time tag team champions The Good Brothers!

Elias: These two know all about winning tag team titles on big stages having down it around the world.

Big Show: But they also haven’t faced a duo like MVP and Lio Rush before.

In the ring after a long conversation, MVP lets Lio Rush start the match whilst Luke Gallows starts for The Good Brothers!

Match 3: Tag team turmoil match: Lio Rush and MVP vs The Good Brothers

Match summary: During the match, Lio and MVP who had been a little disjointed but got the job done, really struggle to get on the same page. The difference between the other weeks however is The Good Brothers know how to take advantage of it and start to control the match by isolating Lio after he stays in too long against MVP’s guidance. On the ring apron, MVP looks furious as his partner gets worked over but he doesn’t seem too bothered about helping Lio! Lio though manages to stay alive and fights both members of the Club off getting a decent reaction from the live crowd

He keeps the heels on the back foot before tagging in MVP as he goes wild and starts to take control of the match for his team. MVP is in total control whilst Lio is noticeably still hurt after the beating he got, resting on the apron… as MVP TAGS HIM IN! Lio looks confused and the duo argue for a moment. Lio though heads to the top rope… AS GALLOWS PUSH MVP INTO LIO ON THE TURNBUCKLE! Gallows tosses MVP out of the ring! Karl Anderson the legal man meanwhile hits a SUPERPLEX FROM THE TOP ROPE! Karl makes the cover whilst Gallows keeps MVP out of the ring 1 2 3 The Good Brothers advance!

Winners via pinfall: The Good Brothers (7:13)

Boos from the crowd as The Good Brothers smirk and stand in the centre of the ring. Outside of the ring MVP has broken free of Gallows but fell just short of making the save.

Michael Cole: A big elimination early on in this match!

Elias: The experience of The Good Brothers proved to be the difference here.

Big Show: But I don’t think either MVP or Lio are happy about losing this match!

Big Show is right as Lio rolls to the outside selling his back but gets yelled at by MVP. Lio though gives some abuse back as the two men head up the ramp still arguing as the next entrants make their way out to the ring…

*BREEZANGO*

A decent pop from the live crowd as Breezango make their way out with their selfie sticks in hand. Both men look in a good mood posing with fans before trying to get a selfie from MVP who pushes them away!

Michael Cole: Breezango have never won the tag team titles since becoming a team a few years ago.

Elias: Nowhere better to break that duck than Wrestlemania.

Big Show:
But the Good Brothers would love to crush their and the fan’s dreams!

Breezango step into the ring as Tyler Breeze looks to start for his team whilst Karl Anderson remains in the ring to begin match two of the tag team turmoil!

Tag team turmoil match: The Good Brothers vs Breezango

Match summary: Breezango starts off at a fast pace as they look to take advantage of the face The Good Brothers have wrestled once already. Good Brothers noticeably struggle and get a bit desperate as we get to the finish of this match. Gallows looks to distract the referee as Anderson grabs the SELFIE STICK… BUT FANDANGO GRABS ONE HIMSELF AND CLOCKS HIM! Breeze gets rid of both of them before waiting for Anderson to get up and hits the BEAUTY SHOT! Breeze hooks the leg whilst Fandango stands guard as Breezango pick up the win!

Winners via pinfall: Breezango (12:18)

Cheers from the crowd as Breezango pick up a major elimination and win in this match! Gallows comes to after the shot with the selfie stick and kicks the steps in frustration, mouthing off at the duo.

Michael Cole: Breezango advance in the tag team turmoil match!

Big Show: The Good Brothers tried to use the Breezango’s own selfie sticks against them but it backfired.

Elias: And it might be Breezango posing at Wrestlemania guys!

*MORE THAN ONE MAN*
*RADIO*

A polite response from the live crowd as Slater and Ryder walk out slapping hands with a few of the fans. They have a bit of a stare-down with The Good Brothers before sliding into the ring joining Breezango as the two teams share a handshake in the middle of the ring.

Big Show: Last year at Wrestlemania, Ryder and Hawkins pulled off the shock of a lifetime to become tag team champions. Can Ryder do it again?

Elias: He’s got history when it comes to stunning the world at Wrestlemania!

Michael Cole: We are going to a commercial break but when we return from the commercial break we will see this tag team turmoil match continue! Do not go anywhere!

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Tag team turmoil match: Breezango vs Slater and Ryder

Match summary: When we return from the commercial break, the match is underway with Ryder and Slater in control. Breezeango have already been in the ring for a match before noticeably struggling a little but the duo makes a comeback with Breeze taking care of Ryder and Fandango hits the LAST DANCE (Diving leg drop) ON SLATER for the win, advancing to the final match of the gauntlet!

Winners via pinfall: Breezango (17:42)

Michael Cole: Breezango pick up another win in this match!

Elias: Just one more and they go to Wrestlemania to battle for the tag team titles!

Big Show: But we all know who is next…

Slater and Ryder roll out of the ring disappointed to have come up short as Ryder won’t repeat the miracle of last year with a different partner. Breezango look a little tired but the final team in this match makes their way out…

*COAT OF ARMS*

Boos ring out from the crowd as Cesaro and Ilja Dragunov march out led by their leader Zelina Vega who has a massive smirk on her face, with the most favorable draw going to her clients.

Michael Cole: And if the prospect of facing these two men wasn’t anymore daunting for Breezango, they have to do it after being two of the top teams on Monday Night Raw too.

Elias: How badly do they want it? This might be their best chance to earn a tag team title match at Wrestlemania. Can they overcome the odds?

Big Show: Their only hope might be their experience as a team but you have to remember that Cesaro is a tag team specialist with several different tag team title reigns with different partners inside and outside WWE.

Cesaro nods to Ilja as he steps into the ring to start the match whilst Fandango stays in the ring ready to start the final match of the tag team turmoil match.

Tag team turmoil match: Breezango vs The Ungovernables (Cesaro and Ilja Dragunov) w/Zelina Vega

Match summary: Cesaro starts the match off by using his power to counter Fandango with a series of hard uppercuts and tossing him around the ring. Fandango tags out and Breeze does mount a small fight back but the Swiss Superman cuts him off with one brutal uppercut, showing how much the previous two matches are taking their toll on Breezango! Cesaro brings Ilja into the match as the duo makes rapid tags laying into each member of Breezango with a series of hard uppercuts! Tyler Breeze is worked over on the mat as he struggles to survive but he refuses to let The Ungovenables put him down easily.

Fandango wills his partner on and urges him to make the tag. Eventually, as Cesaro goes for the RICOLA BOMB… BREEZE COUNTERS WITH A HURRICANRNA INTO THE CORNER! He heads to the corner and tags in Fandango! Fandango runs in like a house of fire and even takes down Cesaro as he climbs to the top rope hitting THE LAST DANCE! Fandango makes the cover 1 2 Ilja breaks it up! Ilja saves the match as Zelina tells her boys to get the job done! Breeze is in the ring and goes for Ilja as he sends the Mad Russian off the ropes…

BUT HE BOUNCES BACK HITTING FANDANGO WITH TORPEDO MOSCOW! The Mad Russian takes him out as Breeze goes for the BEAUTY SHOT… BUT CESARO CATCHES HIM IN MID-AIR AND CONNECTS WITH A RICOLA BOMB! He plants Breeze before cranking his neck. He shakes off the pain and grabs hold of Fandango setting up the CESARO SWING! He spins him around for a few seconds before ILJA RUNS OFF THE ROPES HITTING A TORPEDO MOSCOW AGAIN! Cesaro hooks the legs as Ilja stands guard but it’s academic! 1 2 3 THE UNGOVERNABLES ARE GOING TO WRESTLEMANIA!

Winners via pinfall: The Ungovernables (23:01)

The Ungovernables get to their feet as Zelina Vega with a smug smirk applauds them from outside the ring. Cesaro and Ilja Dragunov share a hug in the ring before having their arms raised in the air by Zelina.

Michael Cole: The Ungovernables pick up the win and are heading to Wrestlemania!

Elias: Credit to Breezango. They ran the duo close but in the end, The Ungovernables were too much for them to defeat!

Big Show: However can The Ungovernables defeat arguably the dynasty of the tag team division for the last few years, The Usos at Wrestlemania?

The celebrations carry on in the ring as the show cuts to a commercial break!


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When we return from the commercial break, we cut to a video promo as we can see BROCK LESNAR on a farm (obviously not his actual one cause do you think he is letting people go there?) as he is chopping wood. We then hear Paul Heyman talk over the top of the video.

Paul Heyman: People ask me, how does an athlete like Brock train?

Brock carries on breaking pieces of wood one by one without even breaking a sweat, in a lumberjack shirt.

Paul Heyman: But my only response: Do you think training like Brock Lesnar will make you Brock Lesnar?

We then see the axe come down one more time before cutting to Brock working out in a UFC-style gym.


Paul Heyman:
No one in the world can match Brock for speed, power. Brock Lesnar is a once-in-a-generation athlete!

We see him then grappling with a few men and every single time takes them down with ease locking them in a series of holds but mostly focusing on the same Kimura that broke Black’s arm.

Paul Heyman: Brock not only can outwrestle you, he can outspeed you and he can overpower you. Every plan you have, Brock is better at it!

We then see Brock lifting weights in the gym looking intense and focused.

Paul Heyman: But do you know what makes Brock even scarier? He’s hungry.

We cut to an image of last year’s Wrestlemania with Brock Lesnar losing the Universal title to Seth Rollins in the opening match.

Paul Heyman: It’s been nearly a year since he’s held his title. Since Brock has been the dragon at the top of the mountain and he is sick of being screwed.

We see Seth hitting with a low blow at Wrestlemania, Seth needing several weapons to keep Brock down at Summerslam (even though this was legal in the match), multiple men teaming up just to stop Brock in the Rumble and the end of the Elimination Chamber with the Ungovernables breaking in.

Paul Heyman: No one man can stop Brock but at Wrestlemania, there will just be two men standing in front of Brock’s prize. Andrade and Aleister Black.

We cut to Brock hitting his finisher on both men at separate points.


Paul Heyman:
Aleister who spent last year chasing Brock and realized the error of his ways too late, getting in the Beast’s path!

We once again see the arm break spot from Raw last year.


Paul Heyman:
And Andrade. A champion who has survived by any means necessary.

We see Andrade’s constantly cheating to win and escaping with a win thanks to the Ungovernables.

Paul Heyman: Nothing will stop Brock this time. Even if you two come together and work together to try to stop the Beast, it won’t be enough!

We see Brock destroying multiple people at once throughout the years including in the Royal Rumble.

Paul Heyman: And once again he will be your reigning, defending Universal Champion of the World…

We see a few more images of Brock destroying superstars throughout the years.

Paul Heyman: BRRRRRRROCK LESNARRRRRRR!

We see the final image of Brock Lesnar holding the Universal title before we cut to the backstage area…

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And we can see BECKY LYNCH walking through the back! She has a smug look on her face as the crowd goes wild upon seeing her. However, it’s not long before she is stopped by an approaching MIA YIM! Becky doesn’t back down and raises an eyebrow.

Becky Lynch: Did Ronda pay you to try to take out again?

Becky gets ready for a fight as Mia shakes her head.

Mia Yim: Nah. She said I failed so she wasn’t going to try that again.

Mia backs away from Becky holding her arms up.

Mia Yim: I’m the distraction!

AND RIGHT AS SHE SAYS THAT RONDA CLOBBERS HER FROM BEHIND WITH A METAL PIPE! Becky falls down as Mia Yim smirks and nods as she leaves the scene having done her job as Ronda stands over Becky!


Ronda Rousey:
Who’s your bitch?

BECKY RESPONDS BY SPITTING AT RONDA! Ronda wipes it off her face before going to swing the pipe but BECKY TAKES HER DOWN! The pipe falls away as Ronda and Becky brawl on the floor looking to batter the fuck out of each other! They get to their feet as Becky looks to go for the MANHANDLE SLAM ON THE FLOOR BUT RONDA COUNTERS BEFORE HITTING A PUNCH TO THE BACK WHERE SHE HIT BECKY WITH THE PIPE!

Becky doubles over in pain as Ronda follows up with a KNEE STRIKE TO THE HEAD! Becky falls back on the floor as Ronda grabs hold of Becky and sends her into the wall with a hard thud! Becky is laid against the wall as Ronda talks some more trash before getting a SLAP FROM BECKY! Becky can’t manage much more though still in pain and Ronda smashes her in the head with a HARD FOREARM! Ronda then grabs hold of her arm ready to go for an ARMBAR… AS SECURITY ARRIVES!

???: OK that is enough!

The camera pans over the show the Raw General Manager ADAM PEARCE on the scene as he commands the security officials to get this under control. Ronda and Becky try to fight back but eventually there are too many bodies even for them to fight back. The duo talk trash as they are pulled away from each other and we cut to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, we cut to the commentary desk to the left of the entrance ramp.

Michael Cole: Well back and as you saw before the commercial break, Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch came to blows after Ronda Rousey attacked Becky Lynch from behind with a metal pipe.

Elias: Ronda is doing whatever she can to take out Becky Lynch before Wrestlemania and I wonder what else she will try to do to cancel that Wrestlemania main event match?

Big Show: But that wasn’t the only brawl that took place backstage before the commercial break.

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We cut to a clip from before the ad break, as we see FIRE AND DESIRE attacked from behind by JESSAMYN DUKE AND MARINA SHAFIR! The two Real Horsewomen attack Fire and Desire, clearly as part of a plan to distract them whilst Ronda attacks Becky. However, they are soon chased off by THE HUGGING PIRATES! The Real Horsewomen don’t want a 4 on 2 fight and get out of there as Bayley and Kairi check on the duo before we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

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Michael Cole: The women’s division right now is exploding into violence.

Big Show: You have two sides forming. Ronda and the real horsewomen against everyone else.

*LOYALTY IS EVERYTHING*

Boos from the crowd as the Queen of Spades slowly walks out with a smirk on her face and a towel around her neck. She ignores the fans as she heads to the ring climbing over the ropes, looking to qualify for the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match at Wrestlemania.

Elias: And now we know why Shayna wasn’t helping backstage.

Big Show: Shayna with a contract to cash in for a Women’s title match whenever she wants? I can’t think of anything scarier.

*NEW FOUNDATION*

A decent pop from the crowd but nothing special as Natalya heads to the ring, looking to do what her Divas of Doom tag team partner couldn’t and earn a spot in the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match.

Michael Cole: Natalya is a veteran of the business and a submission expert. If anyone can outwrestle Shayna, it’s her.

Elias: The difference between the two women is the fact that Shayna likes to hurt people. Natalya wants to win but Shayna looks to break her opponents.

Once Natalya is in the ring, she looks at Shayna who smirks to herself. The referee calls for the bell meanwhile to get this qualifying match underway!

Match 4: Money in the Bank Qualifier: Shayna Baszler vs Natalya

Match summary: In the early stages of this match, Shayna and Natalya lock up in the centre of the ring. Nattie tries to take control but Shayna shows her who the real submission expert is. And that’s the story of this match, anything Natalya does Shayna has an answer for and in the end, Shayna gets her in the KIRIFUDA CLUTCH! Natalya tries to find a way to escape but she taps out giving Shayna the win!

Winner via submission: Shayna Baszler (6:12)

Boos from the live crowd as Shayna holds onto the clutch for a few more seconds, trying to choke the life out of Natalya. She gets to her feet with a smirk on her face and promises to win the Money in the Bank briefcase.

Michael Cole: A dominant performance from the Queen of Spades tonight.

Big Show: And who is going to stop her at Wrestlemania?

Elias: It may not be her usual environment but only one woman has managed to defeat Shayna since she came to Monday Night Raw.

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As Mustafa Ali is shown walking to the ring in a nice suit and the Cruiserweight title around his waist!

Michael Cole: Well up next, we are about have our weigh-in and make our Cruiserweight title match at Wrestlemania between Dolph Ziggler and Mustafa Ali official! Don’t go anywhere!

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When we return from the commercial break, we can see two podiums set up in the ring adjacent to a digital scale (Should be fine cause Big Show isn’t in charge of checking the weights) and Adam Pearce stood in the ring with a microphone.

Adam Pearce: Tonight has been a big night for Monday Night Raw at Wrestlemania. We have already confirmed The Ungovernables will face The Usos for the World tag team titles!

Cheers from the crowd excited for the match.

Adam Pearce: We found out that Sasha Banks and Shayna Baszler will represent the Raw brand in the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match!

Boos from the crowd though there are a few cheers for the Legit Boss.


Adam Pearce:
Plus we will later on tonight find out if Sheamus or Noam Dar will go to Wrestlemania for the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match!

Cheers from the crowd as Adam nods.

Adam Pearce: Hopefully Raw’s own Hugging Pirates will become the number one contenders for the WWE Women’s tag titles bringing them back to the red brand.

A pretty decent pop for the popular duo as Adam looks to get down to business now he is done promoting.

Adam Pearce: But right now we are going to make the Cruiserweight title between Mustafa Ali and Dolph Ziggler official.

Cheers from the crowd as Adam Pearce a hand up.

Adam Pearce: Pending Dolph Ziggler proving he has cut enough weight.

Boos from the crowd as Adam nods agreeing with them.

Adam Pearce: Now I wouldn’t have put Ziggler in last week’s battle royal if he had not already proven to have made the weight to me but a certain duo and their manager who took part in the match last week have insisted on this.

Elias (on commentary): I wonder who that is!

Adam Pearce: So, I’ve been forced to do this in front of the live crowd in Washington D.C…

Cheap pop from the live crowd.

Adam Pearce: To prove Dolph Ziggler earned his first-ever one-on-one match at Wrestlemania.

Cheers from the crowd but not as loud as a few years ago.

Adam Pearce: But first let’s bring our Cruiserweight Champion: Mustafa Ali!

*GO HARD*

A pretty loud pop from the crowd as Mustafa Ali walks out in a very nice suit and looks very smart as he walks to the ring. He lifts his title into the air for the live crowd and even lets a few of the kids in the crowd touch it before he climbs over the ropes. He walks up to Adam Pearce and shakes his hand before standing on one of the podiums.

Adam Pearce: And now the challenger: Dolph Ziggler!

*HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*

A decent pop from the fans as Dolph Ziggler walks out, also in a suit jacket and jeans. He has a big smile on his face before walking to the ring. He takes a moment to soak in the reaction from the crowd before climbing through the ropes and steps onto a podium himself, opposite Mustafa Ali.

Adam Pearce: Thank you for coming out here. So what we are going to do now is do the official weigh-in before hearing from both of you and to get your thoughts ahead of Wrestlemania.

Both men nod as Adam goes to gesture to Dolph Ziggler but Ali speaks first grabbing the microphone that was on the podium.

Mustafa Ali: Adam if you don’t mind, I’m happy to go first since I trust Ziggler has cut the weight.

Ziggler smiles and looks confused by Ali’s comments.

Adam Pearce: OK Ali, go ahead.

Ali puts down the microphone and unbuttons the suit before stepping onto the scales. Adam looks at the scales and it comes up saying: 182lbs. Ali nods before climbing off the scales and returning to his podium.

Adam Pearce: And now the challenger!

Ziggler smirks as he takes off his suit jacket and heads to the scales which have been reset. The tension builds as it takes a while to load before it comes up saying: 204lbs! Ziggler has made the weight! Cheers from the crowd as Zelina Vega gets proven wrong.

Adam Pearce: It’s official. Ziggler is below two hundred and five pounds making him eligible for the Cruiserweight title!

Cheers from the crowd as Ziggler heads back to his podium and puts his suit jacket back on.


Adam Pearce:
Now before I bring this to a close and finish off the paperwork for Wrestlemania, do you two have anything else you want to say?

Ali goes first picking up his microphone as he turns to look at Ziggler.

Mustafa Ali: Dolph, I’m not going to lie. I was very surprised to see you enter the battle royal last week.

Cheers from the crowd who agree as Ali carries on talking.


Mustafa Ali:
And I do have a lot of respect for you Dolph. Someone who had to fight to even get a small amount of respect.

Ziggler remains stoic but nods agreeing with Ali’s assessment of his career.

Mustafa Ali: Over ten years in WWE and never getting a one-on-one match at Wrestlemania.

That line stings Ziggler.

Mustafa Ali: Some would say you are overdue an opportunity like this. But at Wrestlemania, I’m not going to make it easy for you to turn your first Wrestlemania one-on-one match into a win. No I’m staying Cruiserweight Champion!

Cheers from the crowd as Adam turns to Dolph who takes a moment before responding.

Dolph Ziggler: Ali, I want you to know I do have respect for you too but you are standing in my way!

Ziggler seems slightly angrier as he speaks.

Dolph Ziggler: If you think this is a veteran taking their last shot at glory and is going to be an easy fight, well I’ve got a surprise for you.

Ali remains unfazed as Ziggler gets passionate.

Dolph Ziggler: This is my last chance to actually get what I deserve and it really shouldn’t be. Ali? It should have been me in your position.

A few boos from the crowd as Ali remains unfazed.

Dolph Ziggler: But that’s fine. I can’t change the past, I can only change my future.

Ali nods agreeing with Dolph.

Dolph Ziggler: But I will warn you, you shouldn’t trust me. Cause I did whatever it took to get my first singles match at Wrestlemania including cutting weight like I’ve never done before.

Ziggler steps off the podium as he comes face to face with Ali.

Dolph Ziggler: And I’ll go even further beyond to win a title for the first time at Wrestlemania too!

Ziggler drops the microphone as challenger and champion stand face to face staring each other down.

Elias: We know how much Ziggler has wanted a singles match at Wrestlemania and it is now official!

Big Show: But Mustafa Ali has been a dominant champion and it won’t be an easy feat defeating on the grandest stage of them all.

Michael Cole: Well when we return from the commercial break we will find out the second man from Monday Night Raw to qualify for the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match. Will it be Sheamus or Noam Dar? Don’t go anywhere.

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When we come back from the commercial break, we don’t cut to the ring straight away however as we cut to a video package. We cut to what looks like a ring from Lucha Underground as we can see ANDRADE CIEN ALMAS running the ropes and practicing as ZELINA VEGA looks on.

Zelina Vega: All I’ve heard people talk about is the challengers at Wrestlemania but not the champion.

We cut back to the ring as Andrade stops running the ropes and stands in the centre of the ring with a smirk on his face as he rests on the ropes.


Zelina Vega:
And that’s what pisses us off.

Zelina isn’t playing as we then see ANGEL GARZA step into the ring with a smirk on his face. Andrade looks over and doesn’t smile but nods as the two men start practicing against each other.


Zelina Vega:
My client Andrade Cien Almas has been a dominant Universal Champion.

We see clips of him beating Seth Rollins and Rey Mysterio clean, as well as him being shown pinning AJ Styles, Aleister Black, and Brock Lesnar during his title reign so far.

Zelina Vega: But he never gets the respect he deserves because he is smart.

We then see the interference in his title matches versus Black and Brock as well as Dijakovic’s debut helping him cash in on Rey Mysterio.

Zelina Vega: Andrade doesn’t need the help but why not use it if it is available?

Andrade takes down Garza for the moment. Both men get to their feet as Andrade nods at Angel before sliding out of the ring and standing next to Zelina.

Zelina Vega: All everyone talks about is my presence not being at ringside to guide Andrade but what about Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman?

We see Brock throughout the years since his return to the company and how dominant he has been with Paul Heyman at ringside.


Andrade Cien Almas:
The difference between me and Brock, I am as smart as Zelina whilst Brock?

Andrade chuckles.

Andrade Cien Almas: He’s a stupid beast.

Brave words from Andrade there.

Zelina Vega: Brock may have speed, he may have power but Andrade has brains.

Andrade taps his head and smirks.

Andrade Cien Almas: And Black? How many times have I beaten him? I’ve lost count.

Zelina Vega: Exactly. But all he talks about is he would be you without any interference.

Andrade Cien Almas: But Black how you know? I’m not the star I was in NXT. I’m shining even brighter.

Angel steps forward nodding as Zelina looks at one of her other clients.

Zelina Vega: We only pick the best to be my clients and next week, Shinsuke Nakamura is back.

Angel Garza: Black and Brock might not even make it to Mania.

Garza winks at Zelina who smiles as Andrade rolls his eyes.

Andrade Cien Almas: But all that matters is El Idolo will walk out of Wrestlemania still Universal Champion!

All three smirk as they stand in front of the camera as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

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Michael Cole: Strong words from out Universal Champion.

Elias: But is provoking the Beast a good idea?

Big Show: Brock Lesnar is not someone you want to make angry but I’m sure Vega is coming up with a plan ahead of the biggest show of the year.

*WEEKEND ROCKSTAR*

Boos from the crowd as Noam Dar makes his way out with a smug smirk on his face. Dar is chewing gum as he walks to the ring and makes sure to jaw-jack with a few fans before stepping through the ropes.

Michael Cole: Noam Dar had a bit of a breakout year last year, becoming Cruiserweight Champion for the first time in his career at a very young age.

Elias: He is only twenty-six years of age but he has the chance to get what in many people’s hands is a guaranteed WWE or Universal title win.

Big Show: Only three men have failed to cash in Money in the bank. Baron Corbin, John Cena and Damien Sandow. Everyone else who has cashed in has become a World Champion.

*WRITTEN IN MY FACE*

Cheers from the crowd as Sheamus walks out and does his normal beating chest. He shouts fella before starting to walk down the ramp with a smile on his face… AS SAMOA JOE ATTACKS HIM FROM BEHIND! Boos from the crowd as the Samoan Submission Machine gives Sheamus a beating on the ramp and throws him into the STEEL STEPS! Noam Dar in the ring meanwhile stays inside as he talks trash to Sheamus whilst Joe is beating his opponent down!

Michael Cole: What is the meaning of this attack by Samoa Joe!

Elias: Well we saw Sheamus confront him last week and clearly Joe took exception to what Sheamus had to say.

Big Show: And Noam Dar is loving it in the ring!

Sheamus is struggling to fight back after being blindsided by Samoa Joe and JOE EVEN LOCKS IN A COQUINA CLUTCH! Sheamus tries to fight out of it but Joe wraps his body around Sheamus choking him out as a swarm of officials finally comes out! It takes them a while but they finally prise Joe off of Sheamus pulling him away. The officials send Joe to the back whilst they check on Sheamus to make sure he is OK.

Michael Cole: Well finally some order is restored here!

Elias: But will Sheamus be able to compete tonight?

Big Show: What is Noam Dar doing?

We cut back to the ring as Noam Dar has grabbed a microphone from someone at ringside and steps back into the ring.

Noam Dar: Hey dafties, hurry this up and get him in the ring right now!

Loud boos from the crowd but Dar doesn’t give a damn.

Noam Dar: Or if Sheamus isn’t man enough to fight, give me the win via countout!

More boos from the crowd as Sheamus is noticeably struggling but back to his feet and hears what Dar said pushing the officials off, as he slides into the ring. Dar now looks a bit nervous as the referee checks on Sheamus to make sure he is OK. Sheamus nods his head, still feeling the effect of the attack so the referee reluctantly calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Match 5: Money in the bank qualifier: Sheamus vs Noam Dar

Match summary: Sheamus charges straight at Dar looking for a BROGUE KICK to finish it early after the pre-match assault but Dar ducks just in time and rolls out of the ring! Sheamus chases after him as they run around the ring for a short period. They get back inside and Dar pounces stomping on Sheamus as he comes in but SHEAMUS OVERPOWERS HIM AND SENDS DAR FLYING BACK! Sheamus takes total control of the match and overpowers the Cruiserweight, knowing he doesn’t have much energy left after being attacked by Joe.

Sheamus even gets Dar in position for the CELTIC CROSS BUT DAR SLIPS OUT FROM THE MOVE AND HITS A CHOP BLOCK TO THE LEG! Dar goes for the CHAMPANGE SUPERKNEEBAR! Sheamus is in a ton of pain and crawls to the ropes forcing a break from Dar. However, that gives him enough room to pounce. He backs off as Sheamus crawls away from the ropes and GETS HIT WITH THE NOVA ROLLER (Running enzuigiri)! Sheamus falls to the mat and the damage from before the match on top of that move is enough for Dar to pick up a shock win!

Winner via pinfall: Noam Dar (4:41)

Noam Dar gets to his feet with a smirk on his face having just beaten a former World Champion to earn a spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match (albeit in controversial circumstances)! Sheamus remains down on the mat as selling the damage done by Joe and Dar.

Michael Cole: Noam Dar qualifies for the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match!

Elias: With a massive assist from Samoa Joe tonight!

Big Show: But Dar won’t care about that. However I feel Sheamus is going to be looking for a fight with Joe very soon.

Noam Dar heads up the ramp and tells every fan in sight he will soon be Mr. Money in the Bank whilst in the ring Sheamus gets to his feet with a face full of total anger as we cut to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, we see SASHA BANKS walking through the back with her suitcase heading for the exit but she is stopped by Charly Caruso looking for an interview.


Charly Caruso:
Sasha can I get a few words?

Sasha who is wearing shutter shades pulls them down slightly almost confused by what she just said.

Sasha Banks: Do I look like one of the other women in this locker room? I’m a star and I’ve got TV shows to be filming for, so make it quick.

Charly Caruso: My question was going to be about you earning a spot in the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. How big would it be to become the first-ever two-time Women’s Money in the Bank?

Sasha Banks: Everything I do is big and that briefcase has my name on it because everything I do is money.

???: But you won’t be able to stab your best friend in the back so how will you win?

The camera pans over to show TAYNARA CONTI walking into the shot, reading to fight Sasha. Sasha smirks and mocks Taynara.

Sasha Banks: Don’t hate the player hate the game Tay.

Taynara shakes her head.

Taynara Conti: Nah I hate you. For all your talk about me beating you being a fluke, you needed to cheat to beat you.

Sasha yanks the shades off her head and pulls them off in anger.

Sasha Banks: I didn’t need to cheat to beat you, it was just easier.

Conti refuses to back down getting right in Sasha’s face.

Taynara Conti: Well face me in that ring again and we’ll find out.

Sasha shakes her head.

Sasha Banks: I’ve already beaten you. I have nothing to prove.

Sasha goes to walk off but Conti stops her.

Taynara Conti: Fine if you’re going to run and hide, I’ll have to beat Mia Yim next week to earn my spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match and kick your ass there.

A big match for next week’s Raw is confirmed as Sasha shakes her head.


Sasha Banks:
You can do whatever you like but if you step into that match, what I did to Bayley will look like child’s play to what I do if you get in the way of me getting my rightful future Women’s title match!

Sasha walks off past Taynara Conti as the fiery Brazilian stares her down and we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

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Michael Cole: Well as we heard just now Taynara Conti will take on Mia Yim with a spot in the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match on the line.

Elias:
Conti has been making a name for herself as of late but Mia Yim…

*BAD REPUTATION*

Massive boos from the live crowd as Ronda Rousey marches out with a microphone in hand and her Universal title around her waist. She wastes no time marching down the ramp towards the ring.

Ronda Rousey: Cut my damn music.

The people in the back do what she says pretty quickly cause what Ronda wants Ronda gets.


Ronda Rousey:
I want to make one thing clear for you stupid fans and all the marks online who claim they know everything about me!

Cheap heat but it is super effective!

Ronda Rousey: What I did to Becky had nothing to do with fear!

Ronda shakes her head as she steps through the ropes and stands in the middle of the ring.

Ronda Rousey: I attacked Becky with a lead pipe because I can! I did it because it hurts you people to see your hero fall!

Ronda points at the fans in the crowd.


Ronda Rousey:
You turned on me for her! You wanted her to fight me! Do you know why I came back? It was to take away what you love the most and trust me, I’m to do my best to make sure Becky Lynch doesn’t make it to Wrestlemania!

Nuclear heat from the crowd as Ronda looks sinister and angry right now.

Ronda Rousey: And if she does by some miracle make it to Wrestlemania, I will make sure I break each of her limbs one by one.

Ronda puts emphasis on each word making it crystal clear she wants to hurt Becky Lynch.

Ronda Rousey: And when her broken body is left on the floor at the end of night one, night two will end with Shayna Baszler holding the Money in the Bank briefcase!

Ronda smiles for the first time this promo.

Ronda Rousey: And the Real Horsewomen will hold all the power. Which will break your hearts!

Ronda drops the microphone and leaves the ring heading up the entrance ramp getting nuclear heat from the live crowd as she leaves!

Michael Cole: Strong and vicious words from Ronda Rousey tonight!

Elias: The fans turning on her last year clearly affected Ronda more than she let on and it’s made her very bitter even to this day.

Big Show: Or maybe this is what she was really like all along?

Michael Cole: Good question Big Show but when we return from the commercial break, we answer another question with Wrestlemania implications as The Hugging Pirates, The Robert Stone Brand as well as Liv Morgan and Carmella collide to see who goes to Wrestlemania. You don’t want to miss it!

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When we return from the commercial break, we first of all see The Usos standing backstage in front of a chain-link fences, wearing their signature hoodies available on WWE.com. Both men have a tag team title on their shoulder each as they mean-mug the camera.

Jey Uso: Last week we went to war with The Authors of Pain!

Jimmy Uso: But we did what me and my Uce always do.

Jey and Jimmy grab their tag team titles and clink them together in the same fashion the AOP boys do.

Jey Uso: We remained on top of the tag team division and put the Authors of Pain on lockdown!

Jimmy Uso: However we got a new team stepping up, just in time for Wrestlemania!

Jey Uso: Cesaro, we’re familiar with you.

Jimmy Uso: Throughout the years you’ve had several partners Uce.

Jey Uso:
Some might call you a tag team specialist.

Jimmy Uso: Or maybe you just can’t find the right partner?

Jey and Jimmy fist bump upon that line.

Jey Uso: Hey not everyone can be born with the perfect tag team partner.

Jimmy Uso: But Cesaro, you’ve had a ton of success. However you still aren’t on our level.

Jey Uso: And Ilja, we’ve never met before but I’m sure we’ll meet Cesaro’s next partner soon as well!

Shots fired by the Usos.

Jimmy Uso: You may have been tearing up the UK before coming here but now, you are stepping into the Uso Penitentiary!

Cheers from the crowd in the arena who pop for the signature line from the tag champions.

Jey Uso: And you can bring your whole gang to the party as well because we have seen and fought them all!

Jimmy Uso: But I’m sure you’ll be panicking, sleeping in your hotel room with the hair standing up on the back of your neck.

Jey Uso: Keeping your head on a swivel.

Jimmy Uso: Getting Zelina to check all the doors.

Jey Uso: It’s not paranoia.

Jimmy Uso: It’s the Usos!

The tag team champions finish it off on that note sending a defiant message to their challengers at Wrestlemania as we cut back to the commentary team adjacent to the entrance ramp.

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Michael Cole: The Usos remain unfazed by the Ungovernables as we lead into Wrestlemania.

Big Show: Cesaro may have had a lot of tag team partners in the past but every single one he has formed a great team with.

Elias: But is that able to match the teamwork that two twins like The Usos have?

*LIVIN LARGE*

A decent pop from the live crowd as Smackdown’s own Liv Morgan and Carmella make their way out to the ring. They slap hands with a few of the fans before heading to the ring with smiles on their faces.

Michael Cole: For those of you who missed Smackdown’s Roadblock live event, we saw Liv Morgan and Carmella be one of the three teams who came up short against the Queens of WWE.

Elias: And this is a second chance for the other unpinned tag team as well, The Robert Stone Brand however Adam Pearce has made it clear only Robert Stone will be allowed at ringside after Raquel’s antics last night.

Big Show: But will we see Robert Stone try to get involved one more time?

*MO MONEY*

Boos from the crowd as The Robert Stone Brand walk to the ring and they are led by their leader Robert Stone! He has a smug smirk on his face and a fancy suit on with Aliyah and Chelsea Green following him. Robert Stone talks some trash to Liv Morgan and Carmella in the ring, who are both not impressed with the manager of one of their opponents.

Michael Cole: Robert Stone has been leading her clients to some success down in NXT.

Big Show: We know Chelsea Green is looking to become NXT Women’s Champion soon and could she leave Wrestlemania weekend as a double champion?

Elias: I wonder if they will use the Freebird rule if they end up winning the tag team titles?

*NEW ADVENTURE*

A pretty sizeable pop as the popular duo make their way out and they even have matching pirate hats! Bayley and Kairi pose together at the top of the entrance ramp as Kairi looks through her telescope, looking directly at the Wrestlemania sign! She sees her treasure in sight! Kairi and Bayley head to the ring passing their pirate hats to some kids in the front row.

Michael Cole: The Hugging Pirates have been in great form since officially becoming a team post Royal Rumble and they are my picks to face the Queens of WWE at Wrestlemania.

Elias: They do have the advantage of having last night off compared to the other two teams in this match.

Big Show: Will fatigue play a factor in this match?

Once in the ring, Bayley steps inside for her team whilst Chelsea Green and Carmella respectively step into the ring for their teams as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Match 6: Number one contender's match for the WWE Women's tag team titles match: The Hugging Pirates vs Liv Morgan and Carmella vs The Robert Stone brand

Match summary: A very chaotic triple threat match between the 6 women but the main story is the anger Liv Morgan and Carmella have for the Robert Stone Brand. With both teams also still tired from last night in the end they brawl with each other in the closing stages with Chelsea Green and Aliyah taking care of Liv Morgan and Carmella with a little help from Robert Stone…

AS R-TRUTH COMES OUT AND ATTACKS ROBERT STONE GETTING SOME REVENGE! They brawl up the ramp with Truth battering the manager as back in the ring Chelsea and Aliyah are distracted allowing the Hugging Pirates to take both down and then hit DUAL ELBOW DROPS FROM THE TOP ROPE! Kairi pins Aliyah and the Hugging Pirates are heading to Wrestlemania!

Winners via pinfall: The Hugging Pirates (6:18)

Bayley and Kairi get back to their feet as they celebrate to the delight of the live crowd having earned the chance to compete for the tag team titles at Wrestlemania. The referee raises both their hands in the air whilst on the outside of the ring, The Robert Stone Brand get up and immediately get into an argument with Liv Morgan and Carmella outside the ring! They brawl up the ramp whilst Bayley and Kairi carry on celebrating in the ring.

Michael Cole: A big win tonight for Bayley and Kairi, now going on to face The Queens of WWE at Wrestlemania.

Elias:
Bayley has history with not only those tag team titles but also Charlotte Flair at Wrestlemania.

Big Show:
But how will Lacey Evans and Kairi Sane perform on the grandest stage of them all for the first time?

Bayley and Kairi carry on their celebration in the ring as Kairi uses her telescope to point towards the Wrestlemania sign and see what she has in store as part of her future as we cut to a commercial break.

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When we return from a commercial break, we cut to another video hyping up the Universal title three-way dance at Wrestlemania as we can see ALEISTER BLACK getting some kickboxing practice in.

Aleister Black: Wrestlemania. They call it the showcase of the immortals. Where stars are made.

Black stops talking over the video for a moment as we see Black firing off more kicks in the gym with the person helping him train.

Aleister Black: I’ve been more a fan of the darkness.

We see Black finish off the kickboxing as we cut to him meditating in a dark room with a bunch of candles inside the room as well.

Aleister Black: But I’ve always aimed to be the best. To compete against the best in the world.

We then see clips of his time in NXT and some of the matches he has had in his year on Raw with superstars like Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, Andrade Cien Almas, etc.

Aleister Black: And become a champion.

We see each of Black’s title matches where each time he was screwed by interference, first of all by Brock Lesnar when he faced Seth Rollins and by The Ungovernables when fighting Andrade Cien Almas at the Rumble and inside the Elimination Chamber.

Aleister Black: But people keep getting in my way.

We cut back to Black whose eyes open and show a lot of rage as he looks at the camera.

Aleister Black: Whether it is the devil on my back…

Once again we see flashes of Brock Lesnar.

Aleister Black: Or the weasel hiding behind his hired henchmen.

We then see flashes of each of the Ungovernables before closing on the final image of Andrade Cien Almas.

Aleister Black: But in a three-way dance with no interference, there will be no running…

We see Black hitting the Black Mass on several superstars as he speaks.


Aleister Black:
No one to save you and no one to stop me getting not only the Universal title…

We then see Brock Lesnar breaking Black’s arm before Summerslam.

Aleister Black: But also my vengeance.

The camera focuses back on Black one last time before the candles went out and we cut to the commentary team adjacent to the entrance ramp.

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Michael Cole: Black has been chasing Brock and Andrade since the end of last year and at Wrestlemania, he finally gets the chance to beat them both in one night.

Elias: All he needs is one Black Mass and that is usually enough to finish off any of his rivals.

Big Show: But will he get the chance to hit it in such a chaotic environment?

Michael Cole: We shall see but before our main event, up next we have the announcement for the next man to enter the WWE Hall Of Fame!

Elias: The man entering the Hall of Fame I had the honour to meet whilst I was training in NXT, the legendary Justin Thunder Liger!

Big Show: Let’s take a look at his career!

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After the video package comes to an end, we see SETH ROLLINS walking through the back getting loud boos as always from the fans.

Michael Cole: Well up next, we will see the self-proclaimed Monday Night Messiah in action as he takes on Angelo Dawkins in our main event. Don’t go anywhere.

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When we return from the commercial break, we cut to the commentary team sitting adjacent to the entrance ramp as they look at the camera.

Michael Cole: Now before our main event begins, we are going to run down the card for next week’s Raw.

Elias: We will see the tag team who had issues at the start of tonight’s tag team turmoil in action as they look to get back on the right page. Lio Rush and MVP will take on EC3 and Drake Maverick!

Big Show: Kalisto and The Brian Kendrick have been exchanging some words on social media so Adam Pearce has signed a Cruiserweight division singles match between the two for next week!

Michael Cole: Our United States Champion will also be in non-title action as he takes on Luke Gallows of the Club ahead of his title defence against AJ Styles at Wrestlemania.

Elias: And we have four qualifying matches next week for the Women’s and Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder match.

Big Show: On the women’s side as announced earlier tonight it will be Mia Yim taking on Taynara Conti.

Michael Cole: However on top of that, Adam Pearce for the final spot from the Raw brand has made Naomi versus Sonya Deville!

Elias: And we know of the history Naomi has with Sonya’s tag team partner Mandy! On the men’s side meanwhile, Samoa Joe will take on the monster among men Braun Strowman in a rematch from their clashes over the United States title last summer!

Big Show: And for the final spot in the match we get a Fastlane rematch as Angel Garza takes on Rusev!

Michael Cole: A stacked card as the Road to Wrestlemania gets closer to its final destination!

*THE RISING*

Nuclear heat from the live crowd as Seth Rollins walks out. He takes his time as he walks out and makes a point to stop near the commentary desk taunting Big Show.

Big Show: Just try it Seth. Just try it!

Seth smirks and just ignores Big Show as he carries on walking down the ramp, turning his attention to the fans as he torments them instead.


Michael Cole:
Show have you given any more thoughts to Adam’s ultimatum earlier tonight?

Elias: Paul I just want to say sorry for what I did to Baron Corbin at the Rumble for causing this. I didn’t…

Big Show: Elias it’s fine. I still haven’t made my decision but Seth might make it for me.

*BRING THE SWAG*

Cheers from the crowd as Angelo Dawkins makes his way out next getting a decent reaction from the live crowd as he sprints to the ring and FLIES OVER THE TOP ROPE HITTING SETH ROLLINS WITH A SHOULDER BLOCK! Cheers from the crowd as Dawkins lays into Seth! He gets back to his feet as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!


Main event: Angelo Dawkins vs Seth Rollins

Match summary: Dawkins starts the match like a house on fire battering Seth Rollins around the ring. Seth struggles early on to the delight of Big Show but it doesn’t last long. Once the early fire from Dawkins dies down, Seth takes control and from there, well there is only one winner. Seth even makes sure to target the arm that Dawkins has only just returned from having broken by Brock Lesnar. In the end, Seth lines up Dawkins and finishes him off with a SPEAR INTO A CURB STOMP!

Winner via pinfall: Seth Rollins (7:22)

Loud boos from the crowd as Seth Rollins gets to his feet having earned a decisive win over Angelo Dawkins tonight. One-half of the Street Profits stays down after the match as Seth gloats to the booing crowd.

Michael Cole: Seth picks up another win on Monday Night Raw.

Elias: Say what you want about the attitude change but Seth is still picking up big wins.

Big Show:
But what is he doing now?

We see what Big Show means as Seth Rollins has slid out of the ring grabbing a STEEL CHAIR FROM THE TIMEKEEPER’S AREA! Seth heads back to the ring as he stands over Dawkins and BEATS HIM DOWN WITH THE STEEL CHAIR! The commentary team are disgusted by this as Big Show says…

Big Show: That’s it, I’ve made my choice!

Big Show slams down the headset and LEAVES THE COMMENTARY DESK HEADING FOR THE RING! Seth hasn’t noticed yet as he trash-talks Dawkins and goes to do more damage but sees BIG SHOW COMING INTO THE RING! Seth swings the chair BUT BIG SHOW PUNCHES IT OUT OF HIS HAND! Seth looks worried and immediately leaves the ring fleeing through the crowd. Big Show though demands a microphone from someone at ringside and points at Seth who is standing next to the fans who give him a ton of abuse.

Big Show: Seth, someone needs to break your jaw and keep your mouth shut for good!

Cheap pop as Seth shakes his head.

Big Show: I’ve enjoyed my time on commentary. Sitting with Michael and Elias every week has been a ton of fun. Who knows maybe I do it again someday.

Maybe with a guy called Tony instead.

Big Show: But I’ve still got one last run left in the tank so Seth!

Big Show points at Seth Rollins in the crowd.

Big Show: I’ll see you in the ring next week!

Loud cheers from the crowd upon that announcement as Seth shows a slight bit of fear at having to face a literal giant in the ring.

Michael Cole: Big Show has made his decision and Adam Pearce has made it official. Big Show is now back to being an active member of the Raw roster and will take on Seth Rollins in next week’s main event!

Elias: Seth is in a whole world of trouble.

The show comes to a close as Big Show stands in the ring pointing at Seth whilst the Monday Night Messiah makes a hasty retreat and the show fades to black.


Matchcard for next week:

Main event:

Big Show vs Seth Rollins

Money in the bank qualifying match:
Braun Strowman vs Samoa Joe

Money in the bank qualifying match:
Taynara Conti vs Mia Yim

Money in the bank qualifying match:
Rusev vs Angel Garza

Money in the bank qualifying match:
Naomi vs Sonya Deville

Singles match:
Chad Gable vs Luke Gallows

Singles match:
Kalisto vs The Brian Kendrick

Tag team match:
Lio Rush and MVP vs EC3 and Drake Maverick



Matchcard for Wrestlemania 36: (Night 1)
April 4th

Tampa, Florida



Women's Universal title match:
Ronda Rousey (c) vs Becky Lynch

Universal title three way dance:

Andrade Cien Almas (c) vs Brock Lesnar vs Aleister Black

Intercontinental title match:
Daniel Bryan (c) vs John Morrison or Buddy Murphy or The Miz or Erick Rowan

Cruiserweight title match:

Mustafa Ali (c) vs Dolph Ziggler

Women's tag team titles match:

The Queens of WWE (c) vs The Hugging Pirates

Men's Money in the Bank ladder match:

Bobby Lashley vs Noam Dar vs Rusev or Angel Garza vs Braun Strowman or Samoa Joe vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ???


Matchcard for Wrestlemania 36: (Night 2)
April 5th
Tampa, Florida



WWE title match:

Roman Reigns (c) vs Drew McIntyre

World tag team titles match:

The Usos (c) vs The Ungovernables (Cesaro and Ilja Dragunov)

United States title match:
Chad Gable (c) vs AJ Styles


Women's Money in the Bank ladder match:

Sasha Banks vs Shayna Baszler vs Taynara Conti or Mia Yim vs Naomi or Sonya Deville vs Alexa Bliss vs ??? vs ??? vs ???

Grudge match:

“The Fiend” Bray Wyatt vs “The Demon King” Finn Balor

EWR Rating:

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News update:


Charlotte warned about her behaviour backstage!
WWE has given Charlotte a warning due to arguments and how she is acting backstage. There is no punishment at this present time but if this keeps up, Charlotte may be put on suspension. Whether this comes into play regarding the Wrestlemania tag team title match is unknown but we will find out in the coming weeks.

Mod note: EWR being realistic I see

Two Money in the Bank Qualifiers signed for Smackdown Live:
Two more matches have been booked for Smackdown Live and it is qualifying matches for the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. We will see Liv Morgan taking on Nikki Cross and Carmella taking on Ruby Riott. With Alexa Bliss, Shayna Baszler and Sasha Banks already in the match, who else will be joining them to fight for the chance to win a Women’s title shot at any time any place over the next 12 months?

COVID-19 in the timeline:
I’ve mentioned this before but I’m just making a post here to make it clear that Covid-19 will not be a thing in this timeline cause fuck booking around that. So yeah there will be no Covid-19 and thanks to the lovely Role Model I will mostly be using his amazing touring schedule for the foreseeable future (with a few tweaks to not steal his ideas for future shows).


Matchcard for Wrestlemania 36: (Night 1)

April 4th
Tampa, Florida




Women's Universal title match:

Ronda Rousey (c) vs Becky Lynch

Universal title three-way dance:
Andrade Cien Almas (c) vs Brock Lesnar vs Aleister Black

Intercontinental title match:

Daniel Bryan (c) vs John Morrison or Buddy Murphy or The Miz or Erick Rowan

Cruiserweight title match:
Mustafa Ali (c) vs Dolph Ziggler


Women's tag team titles match:
The Queens of WWE (c) vs
The Hugging Pirates

Men's Money in the Bank ladder match:
Bobby Lashley vs Noam Dar vs Rusev or Angel Garza vs Braun Strowman or Samoa Joe vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ???



Matchcard for Wrestlemania 36: (Night 2)

April 5th
Tampa, Florida




WWE title match:
Roman Reigns (c) vs Drew McIntyre

World tag team titles match:

The Usos (c) vs The Ungovernables (Cesaro and Ilja Dragunov)

United States title match:
Chad Gable (c) vs AJ Styles


Women's Money in the Bank ladder match:

Sasha Banks vs Shayna Baszler vs Taynara Conti or Mia Yim vs Naomi or Sonya Deville vs Alexa Bliss vs Liv Morgan or Nikki Cross vs Carmella or Ruby Riott vs ???


Grudge match:

“The Fiend” Bray Wyatt vs “The Demon King” Finn Balor
 
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The opening video package comes to an end as we see the usual panning over the arena in Detroit, Michigan before we cut to the commentary team at ringside.

Byron Saxton: It’s Friday Night and you know what that means. Welcome to Friday Night Smackdown!

Corey Graves: And we are five nights removed from an action-packed Roadblock.

Byron Saxton: We saw arguably one of the greatest Intercontinental title matches of all time between Pete Dunne and Daniel Bryan.

Corey Graves: The Revival and The Queens of WWE held onto their tag team titles respectively.

Byron Saxton: Drew McIntyre got a measure of revenge against Randy Orton.

Corey Graves: Baron Corbin defeated David Arquette and Karrion Kross defeated Big E.

Byron Saxton: But Kofi Kingston’s return stopped him from doing even more damage to Big E.

Corey Graves: We saw Alexa Bliss qualify for the Money in the Bank ladder match but also Asuka held onto her Women’s title one more time.

Byron Saxton: But noticeably Asuka was pinned during that match by Ember Moon!

Corey Graves: Who walked out as champion Byron? That’s all that will matter to Asuka!


*WRATH*

Boos from the crowd as ERICK ROWAN slowly walks out to his theme music and he is joined by Intercontinental Champion DANIEL BRYAN! Bryan’s fingers are noticeably taped up after the damage done by Pete Dunne last night. Bryan shows his title to the fans whilst Rowan has a focused glare as he walks to the ring but noticeably keeps side-eyeing the title.

Byron Saxton: But now the final roadblock to Wrestlemania is cleared, the Road to Wrestlemania carries on with the Intercontinental title Wrestlemania tournament semi-final!

Corey Graves: Erick Rowan ever since joining Daniel Bryan last year has had the guidance of one of the best wrestlers in the world. I think he wins this whole tournament and faces his teacher at Wrestlemania!

Byron Saxton: But would Bryan want a match or Rowan to lay down?

Corey Graves: Bryan wants what’s good for the planet and hey look who is joining us!

Daniel Bryan takes a seat next to Corey and Byron on commentary putting on a headset though he winces in pain as he does it.


Byron Saxton: Daniel I can see you are still feeling the effects of your war with Pete Dunne over the Intercontinental title at Roadblock.

Bryan gives Saxton a death glare before turning to Corey.


Daniel Bryan: Was he ever taught any manner, Corey?

Corey Graves: No.

Daniel Bryan: That is not how you speak to your planet’s champion after putting on one of the best matches of all time. I overcame a man who takes pleasure in breaking fingers and biting. What kind of animal would do those things?

Byron Saxton: Didn’t you win the WWE title last year by hitting AJ Styles in the dick?

Daniel Bryan: This isn’t about me.

Corey Graves: Shut up Saxton.


*I CAME TO PLAY*

A pretty decent pop from the live crowd as The Miz walks out to the ring! He has a determined look on his face, two matches away from fighting for the Intercontinental title at Wrestlemania. He walks to the ring but noticeably locks eyes with Daniel Bryan on commentary.

Byron Saxton: The Miz is someone you have a lot of history with and is arguably the greatest Intercontinental Champion in the modern era.

Daniel Bryan: Do you always say things this stupid?

Corey Graves: Every week.

Daniel Bryan: The Miz was a coward. When I was general manager, I only drafted The Miz because he held this title. I drafted someone like Miz who is the opposite of what a champion should be because this title means that much.

The Miz is now standing in the ring, sizing up Erick Rowan who still has tape around his right hand after Pete Dunne snapped his fingers before Roadblock. The referee meanwhile calls for the bell to get this semi-final match underway!


Match 1: Opening match: Intercontinental title Wrestlemania tournament semi-final match: Erick Rowan vs The Miz

Match summary: Early on Miz uses his brain to keep his distance from Rowan and tries to slowly take the big man down. Of course, Bryan on commentary calls Miz a coward for this and Miz does struggle once Rowan gets a hold of him as he shows off his superior power. On commentary when asked about the thought of facing Rowan at Wrestlemania, Bryan goes silent and ignores it focusing on the ring action instead. Rowan carries on his domination until MIZ COUNTERS GRABBING THE BUSTED FINGERS OF ROWAN! Rowan is forced to let go of Miz and Miz starts working over the legs chopping down the giant.

On commentary meanwhile Bryon press Bryan about Miz proving he can wrestle and showing great in-ring IQ but Bryan diverts saying he has a special surprise for the good of the planet next week. In the end, Rowan keeps going for power but Miz keeps going for the legs or targeting the fingers until he brings Rowan down to the mat and locks in the FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK! He keeps it locked for nearly a full minute with Rowan unable to make it to the ropes and he is forced to tap out!


Winner via submission: The Miz (10:43)

A decent pop from the live crowd as Miz gets back to his feet and celebrates a massive win tonight. Rowan falls away and rolls to the ropes clutching his right leg with his left arm due to the damage done to his right hand. Daniel Bryan on commentary looks furious.

Byron Saxton: The Miz picks up the win and advances to the final of the Intercontinental title tournament. Bryan do you have any thoughts about facing your old rival at Wrestlemania?

Daniel glares at Saxton with pure anger.


Daniel Bryan: The Miz is not my rival and if I have to fight him at Wrestlemania, I’ll take pleasure punching him in the jaw as always.

Daniel tosses the headset down and storms off commentary leaving the commentary desk. The Miz sees him and signals the IC title will soon be his as Bryan shakes his head holding the title up defiantly.


Byron Saxton: Well Miz is now one match away from making it to Wrestlemania and having the opportunity to tie Chris Jericho for most Intercontinental titles reigns!

Corey Graves: But he will still need to get past either his best friend John Morrison or Buddy Murphy in the final!

We see Bryan and Miz still staring each other down as Rowan stands behind Bryan and looks a little angry as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see John Morrison walking through the back as HE IS ATTACKED BY A BIG BOOT FROM DIO MADDIN! A sneak attack from the big man and we soon see the man in charge of him with Shelton Benjamin on the shelf, CEDRIC ALEXANDER! He shouts instructions to Dio tosses John Morrison around as Cedric gives John Morrison a few boots to the ribs!

Cedric Alexander: You think we’re going to let you get to the final when you injured Shelton? Nah fool.

Cedric grabs Morrison by the head and tosses him into the steel shutter door they are nearby! He shouts to Dio Maddin as he gives him a few more boots to the ribs before he grabs a FIRE EXTINGUISHER OFF THE WALL AND RAMS IT INTO THE STOMACH OF JOHN MORRISON! John falls down clutching his ribs as Dio Maddin gets him up ready to hurt him even more as…


???: ENOUGH!

The camera pans over and we can see WADE BARRETT standing there looking angry. Dio considers doing more damage but Cedric turns to him.


Cedric Alexander: Put him down Dio.

Dio drops John Morrison bringing a smirk to the face of Cedric. Wade is not impressed however.


Wade Barrett: What happened to Shelton was unfortunate but I will not stand for you attacking my talent.

Cedric looks unfazed as Barrett steps forward… and DIO STEPS FORWARD TOWERING OVER BARRETT! The Brit remains unfazed by this.


Wade Barrett: I did give you an Men’s Money in the Bank qualifying match against Big E next week but I’m starting to think maybe I made a mistake.

Cedric shakes his head and mutters don’t you dare as Dio remains ready to do whatever Cedric says next.


Wade Barrett: Next week, you will get your match but Dio is banned from ringside.

Dio looks annoyed whilst Cedric smirks.


Cedric Alexander: It don’t matter. I don’t need Dio to get the job done against Big E! But you might want a medic to check on John!

Cedric walks off smirking joined by a stoic Dio Maddin as Wade glares at them before checking on John Morrison and calling for a medic as we cut elsewhere backstage…


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And we see MELINA sitting backstage on a make-up chair. She dismisses the assistant before turning to face the camera.

Melina: Roadblock was my chance to get all eyes on me but I failed.

Melina doesn’t beat around the bush.


Melina: Everyone is talking about Ember Moon and the fact she pinned Asuka… rightfully so.

A bitter pill for Melina to swallow but she does swallow it.


Melina: That doesn’t make me happy about it though and I’m itching to fix it.

The A-list diva gets to her feet out of the chair and puts a pair of sunglasses on the top of her head.


Melina: Asuka cheap shotted me last week and I was caught by surprise. Nice trick Asuka, reminds me of something I would do in the past.

At least she is honest.


Melina: So I’m issuing a challenge for next week’s Smackdown live. I want to be in the spotlight and I want to force my way into a title match with Asuka at Wrestlemania. And the easiest way to do that is by beating her.

The traditional way for WWE to set up the next title challengers.


Melina: So next week Asuka, I want to fight you!

Melina pushes the sunglasses down onto her face smirking slightly.


Melina: And I promise, I’ll be ready for the spotlight!

Melina walks off bringing the promo to an end having sent a challenge to the WWE Women’s title as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see ERIC YOUNG already stood in the ring ready for action getting little reaction from the crowd.

*MUSTACHE MOUNTAIN*

A decent reaction from the live crowd as the newest member of the Smackdown Live Roster walks out: TRENT SEVEN! He poses at the top of the entrance ramp and twirls his mustache for the fans before being joined by his friend Pete Dunne, who remains as stoic as ever walking to the ring with him.

Byron Saxton: Welcome back to Smackdown Live and right now we are going to see the debut on Smackdown Live of Trent Seven.

Corey Graves: Trent is one of the few people Pete Dunne actually likes and trusts enough to have his back but he is also a great wrestler in his own right.

Byron Saxton: A former NXT tag team champion!

Corey Graves: Eric Young though is also a former NXT tag team champion so it won’t be an easy debut for Trent.

Trent steps through the ropes as Pete Dunne steps on the outside of the ring with the referee calling for the bell to get this match underway.


Match 2: Trent Seven w/Pete Dunne vs Eric Young

Match summary: So Corey lied as this is a very one-sided match because in 2020 and in WWE Eric Young is basically a jobber. Trent gets to show off his moveset even doing an AIRPLANE SPIN! Trent though in the end finishes the match off with the SEVEN STARS LARIAT! Trent makes the cover picking up an easy win!

Winner via pinfall: Trent Seven (2:19)

A decent pop from the crowd as Trent gets to his feet having picked up a nice win in his debut match. Pete Dunne steps into the ring and joins his friend lifting his hand into the air as he nods in stoic Pete Dunne fashion.

Byron Saxton: An impressive performance from Trent Seven tonight!

Corey Graves: Hey that’s the British Strong Style experience paying off.

Byron Saxton: And I’m getting big news regarding his friend Pete Dunne. On next week’s special three-hour Smackdown we will see him take on Baron Corbin in a Men’s Money in the Bank qualifying match!

Corey Graves: Corbin is coming off a massive win against David Arquette but Pete Dunne pulled off the performance of his life, coming this close to beating Daniel Bryan in an over thirty-minute war. I’m not sure who is going to win next week.

Trent’s celebration carries on in the ring as we cut to the backstage area…


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And we see THE NEW DAY stood backstage! The trio are reunited after being separated due to Karrion Kross’s attacks over the last 2 months as Kofi looks to speak first.

Kofi Kingston: Guys it’s good to be back with you.

He holds out his feet and fist bumps Big E as well as Xavier Woods as they all have a smile on their face though soon Kofi isn’t smiling.


Kofi Kingston: Kross, what you did to me that was bad enough.

Kofi shakes his head and looks angry.


Kofi Kingston: You attacked me in the parking lot and left me in a pool of my own blood. But you didn’t stop there. You targeted my boys!

Woods nods whilst Big E clenches his fist.


Kofi Kingston: You caused Big E to lose the Intercontinental title!

Big E gets angrier as Kofi says this.


Kofi Kingston: You took Woods out for several weeks!

Woods noticeably looks the opposite of Big E and looks sad at the mention of that.


Kofi Kingston: I had to sit at home and watch what he did to my friends. But I also got to watch Big E beat the hell out of him too.

Big E nods still angry.


Big E: Kross only beat me through a stroke of luck. I know I can beat him… but I’m a good friend and I’m letting Kofi have the first shot at him before I beat Kross’s ass again!

Big E looks at Kofi who nods as they share a fist bump.


Kofi Kingston: At last year’s Wrestlemania I had the greatest moment of my career.

Still one of my fav WM matches of all time.


Kofi Kingston: And Wrestlemania hold a special place in my heart, so let’s make another Wrestlemania memory. Karrion Kross, I’m challenging you to a match at Wrestlemania.

Cheers from the crowd who want to see Kofi get his payback.


Kofi Kingston: You think you can get away with what you did to my friends? No, I would never let you do that. At Wrestlemania, your undefeated streak comes to an end and make another Kofimania moment!

Kofi nods defiantly as Big E steps forward looking to speak now.


Big E: Cedric, you’re looking a little like Will Smith the fresh prince. Where is your daddy Shelton to look after you?

I couldn’t think of a more recent pop culture reference.


Big E: You’re not allowed Dio at ringside and just to make it fair, I’ll be alone as well. And after next week, I’ll be going onto Wrestlemania to toss everyone around and become Mr. Money in the Bank!

Big E makes sure to fully gyrate his hips for the camera enjoying himself as Woods smiles.


Xavier Woods: Big E, Kofi you two have had such great success. Winning the Intercontinental title and WWE title I’m proud of your success.

Xavier’s smile slightly fades before he speaks again.


Xavier Woods: And it’s time to get some success of my own. I want some singles gold like you two and I’m going to speak to Wade next week.

Kofi and Big E fist bump their best friend before Kofi turns to the camera.


Kofi Kingston: And he will get singles gold soon because NEW DAY ROCKS! NEW DAY ROCKS!

New Day: NEW DAY ROCKS!

The trio carries on the chant as the screen fades to black and we cut to a commercial break.


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*BUBBLEGUM BITCH*

A decent pop as we return from the commercial break as LIV MORGAN makes her way out to her theme song and she is joined by her tag team partner CARMELLA! Both women look in good spirits as they walk down the ramp.

Byron Saxton: Welcome back to Smackdown and up next we are going to see a Women’s Money in the Bank qualifying match as Liv Morgan takes on Nikki Cross.

Corey Graves: Liv Morgan has had a great few months and coming this close to breaking through.

Byron Saxton: Plus it looks like we are going to hear from Liv Morgan and Carmella before the match begins.

Byron Saxton is right as Liv Morgan and Carmella have microphones each as they address the live crowd.


Liv Morgan: On Monday night, we came up short once again trying to get the tag belts.

Carmella: Now we may not have been pinned in either match but we have lost twice now and that means we have to wait in line for our shot at those belts.

Liv Morgan: But as soon as Wrestlemania finishes, we are coming back for the title whether it is The Hugging Pirates or The Queens of WWE, we are planning to dethrone them.

Cheers from the crowd.


Liv Morgan: However we have a little business to take care of and I promise we will soon be taking a little visit down to NXT.

Carmella: Hell we might even take R-Truth with us.

A decent pop from the crowd.


Liv Morgan: Robert Stone. Your clients have tried to do whatever it took to win the tag belts but it has just ended up costing us them.

Carmella: So we’re paying a visit down to our old home and teaching your rookies a lesson.

Liv Morgan: But tonight isn’t about them.

Carmella: Tonight is about Wrestlemania and us two qualifying for the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match!

A decent pop from the crowd as Liv smiles.


Liv Morgan: And whose better for me to have as a teammate than the women who won the first two Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match?

Carmella smirks (and we are not mentioning who climbed the ladder the first time)


Carmella: I mean Mella is money and later on tonight I’ll beat Ruby Riott up which is always fun.

Liv nods smiling.


Liv Morgan: Nikki, I have a lot of respect for you and I know you love to play but at Wrestlemania, it will be Morgan is money.

Carmella chuckles slightly.


Carmella: No no Liv, it will be Mella is Money.

Liv looks to argue back but before this can get past banter…


*GLASGOW CROSS*

A decent pop from the live crowd as Nikki Cross wildly runs out and heads straight to the ring! Isla Dawn walks out with a smirk and can be seen muttering to herself slightly as catches up to Nikki with a slight smirk on her face.

Byron Saxton: Liv Morgan looking to make it to Wrestlemania but she has an unpredictable roadblock in her way.

Corey Graves: Nikki doesn’t even know what she is going to do next sometimes. Liv faces a tough night ahead to make it into the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match.

Nikki is in the ring excited to get this match underway whilst Liv nods, a little wary due to the insanity that is Nikki Cross. Carmella keeps an eye on Isla Dawn from across the ring before the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway.


Match 3: Money in the bank qualifier: Liv Morgan w/Carmella vs Nikki Cross w/Isla Dawn

Match summary: Liv Morgan early on struggles with the wild offense of Niki Cross who shows a whole lot of aggression and even a bit more anger than usual. Liv though survives the storm and starts to make a fightback. Isla outside the ring noticeably looks a tiny bit annoyed as this is going on but doesn’t get involved. In the end, Liv Morgan ends up winning with obLIVion! Liv makes the cover and advances to the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match!

Winner via pinfall: Liv Morgan (6:20)

Liv Morgan gets to her feet as Isla Dawn looks on out of the ring looking angry. Carmella meanwhile slides into the ring joining Liv and they celebrate a big win for her tonight.

Byron Saxton: Liv Morgan wins and advances to Wrestlemania!

Corey Graves: Liv has had a break out few months and she could top it off by becoming Mrs. Money in the Bank.

Byron Saxton: But will she have to face her tag team partner Carmella as well?

Corey Graves: My money would be on Carmella if she wins against Ruby Riott. No woman has won more Money in the Bank ladder matches than her.

Liv Morgan carries on the celebrations in the ring as we cut to the backstage area…


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And we see the WWE WOMEN’S CHAMPION ASUKA walking through the back with a smirk on her face. She is however soon stopped by Kayla Braxton looking for an interview!

Kayla Braxton: Asuka, can I get a few words from you?

Asuka stops but doesn’t say a word, gesturing that Kayla makes it quick.


Kayla Braxton: Earlier tonight, Melina issued you with a challenge for next week’s Smackdown? Do you accept?

Asuka dismissively smirks.


Asuka: Of course I accept. No one is ready for Asuka.

Kayla pauses before asking the next question.


Kayla Braxton: Well that brings me to what happened on Sunday.

Asuka’s mood quickly changes as she glares at Kayla.


Asuka: I won. That’s all that mattered on Sunday.

Kayla Braxton: But you were pinned by Ember Moon.

Asuka looks furious but remains silent as Kayla presses the issue.


Kayla Braxton: So surely Ember Moon has a claim to a one-on-one match with you?

Asuka stands there for a moment looking furious and even gets in Kayla’s face intermediating her before storming off elsewhere. Kayla is unsure what to say in response as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we see a black screen. There is an eerie silence before a light comes on as we see FINN BALOR sat down on a chair alone in a room, in his signature leather jacket with an angry look on his face.

Finn Balor: Last year, was meant to be my year.

Balor looks dead ahead with an angry glare.


Finn Balor: I won the Intercontinental title at Wrestlemania but from there it went downhill.

We see highlights of Finn losing in the Money in the Bank ladder match, losing to Luke Harper, losing to Karrion Kross twice, and being attacked by Bray Wyatt.


Finn Balor: Losing months of my career. I’m not supposed to be watching the industry, it’s meant to be watching me!

A wave of anger in the voice of Finn Balor we have rarely seen on the main roster as we return to Finn Balor who rises out of his chair.


Finn Balor: But Bray has always wanted to bring out my demons…

Finn looks at the camera with a hard dark stare as it flashes red for a moment.


Finn Balor: Be careful what you wish for.

We then see the Demon King throughout the years in action and even see him POWERBOMBING LASHLEY at Wrestlemania last year.


Finn Balor: I’m still not one hundred percent but by Wrestlemania, the king will be back to full power.

The lightening in the room turns to red.


Finn Balor: Be prepared Bray because you no longer have the world in your eyes. The wrestling world revolves around me!

Finn looks serious as the promo comes to an end with the red lightening still in the background and we cut to the commentary team at ringside.


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Byron Saxton: Finn Balor bringing out all his demons ahead of Wrestlemania.

Corey Graves: But will even those be enough? We saw Kross overcome the Demon King at Survivor Series and this Fiend is like nothing we have ever seen before.


*SOUTHERN PROUD*

Boos from the live crowd as the WWE Tag Team Champions walk out with smug looks on their face. The duo makes sure to lift their tag team to lift their titles in the air before they carry on walking to the ring.

Corey Graves: The top guys are here and are still WWE Tag Team Champions!

Byron Saxton: Not without some controversy!

Corey Graves: The Revival did whatever it took to keep hold of their tag team titles and that’s why they have remained on top of the tag team division for so long.

Byron Saxton: But did they cheat because they know Heavy Machinery have their number?

The Revival climb into the ring and step through the ropes as they have microphones in their hand ready to speak to the booing fans.


Scott Dawson: I don’t know why you fans are so surprised!

Dash Wilder: We did what we always do. Win.

Loud boos from the crowd.


Scott Dawson: You can hate how we held onto these titles but if the referee doesn’t see it, it doesn’t break the rules!

This gets even more heat from the fans.


Dash Wilder: If anything, you people should be happy that Tucker escaped with his leg still intact!

Even louder boos from the crowd as The Revival don’t give a damn about the fans.


Scott Dawson: We are the top tag team in this division. We are not losing to a clown whose hand is held by his best friend.

Dash Wilder: The tag team division if it is to make it to new heights needs a top team, a team worthy of being tag team champions!

Scott Dawson: Look at who we have beaten. Top stars and former WWE champions, dynasties of the tag team division.

Dash Wilder: Yet you people thought they had a chance?

Loud boos as The Revival lift their tag team titles into the air.


Scott Dawson: So who is…


*HEAVY*

A pretty decent pop from the live crowd as Heavy Machinery walk out with a pair of microphones of their own in hand and point at the tag team champions in the ring.

Tucker Knight: I’m lucky? You two only have those titles because you had to smash Otis in the back to stop him from destroying you!

Cheers from the crowd as The Revival shake their heads.


Tucker Knight: And we want a rematch for those titles right here tonight!

The Revival shake their heads the crowd cheers Heavy Machinery on.


Scott Dawson: No you don’t deserve a rematch. You didn’t even deserve a title match in the first place!

Loud boos from the crowd.


Dash Wilder: We beat you so why don’t you get to the back of the line like everyone else we beat?

Otis shakes his head and steps forward.


Otis Dozovic: My mama told me to not start a fight…

Otis’s normally goofy face looks serious.


Otis Dozovic: But she said to finish them!

Otis and Tucker drop their microphones heading to the ring and slide inside as THE REVIVAL CHARGE AT THE PAIR LOOKING TO HIT THEM WITH THE TAG BELTS BUT HEAVY MACHINERY DUCK AND CATCH THEM ON THE REBOUND! Punches are thrown by Heavy Machinery before picking the Revival up and slamming them down on the mat! Otis and Tucker then look at the tag team titles as they nod to each other as they line the champions up… SMASHING THEM WITH THE TAG BELTS! Payback is a bitch!

The Revival fall to the mat as Heavy Machinery look at the duo and listens to the crowd’s cheers…
THEY AIN’T DONE WITH THEM! They follow The Revival to the outside of the ring as the champions struggle to stand up as Heavy Machinery batter the champions picking them up and biel tossing them into the barricade! Dawson and Wilder fall down the barricade in pain as both Tucker and Otis CRUSH THEM WITH A BODY AVALANCHE! Cheers from the crowd as Tucker points to the ring apron and goes to grab a weapon… AS HE PULLS OUT A STEEL CHAIR!

However, as he does this, we see a swarm of security charge down the ramp! Boos from the crowd who want to see this brawl carry on… AND OTIS OBLIGES TAKING OUT THE SECURITY! Cheers from the crowd as Tucker meanwhile SLAMS THE CHAIR DOWN ONTO DASH’S BACK AND INTO THE GUT OF DAWSON! Both of the champions double over in pain, clutching their back and ribs respectively as Otis carries on tossing the security until he has taken them all out!


Byron Saxton: Heavy Machinery have snapped and will not be stopped!

Corey Graves: Wade needs to get better security out here!

Otis turns back to Tucker as the duo nod at each other. Tucker tosses the steel chair down as they grab a member of the Revival each and tosses them across the ring floor landing by the commentary desk! They beat down on the Revival before looking over at the announce tables and START TO TEAR THEM APART! They toss the boards to the floor and grab hold of the monitors as Dawson and Dash stumble up to their feet… THEY CLOCK THEM IN THE HEAD!

Loud cheers from the crowd as The Revival fall down clutching their heads in pain. Heavy Machinery toss the monitors onto the floor as Tucker shouts to Otis. They each grab hold of Dash Wilder and pick him up CONNECTING WITH A DOUBLE POWERBOMB THROUGH THE SPANISH ANNOUNCE TABLE! The crowd goes wild as they look at Scott Dawson. Tucker though has another idea as he tells Otis to head to the barricade! Otis climbs onto it balancing in place as Tucker puts Dawson on it…


AND OTIS HITS A VADER BOMB FROM THE BARRICADE TO DAWSON ON THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!

Otis rolls away clutching his chest as the crowd goes wild shouting “HOLY SHIT” whilst Tucker checks on his tag team partner and makes sure he is OK. We see a bunch more security come out and this time WADE BARRETT comes out too as he talks to Heavy Machinery who finally stop destroying The Revival as medics come to check on the tag team champions who are laid out in front of Byron and Corey.

Byron Saxton: Wade Barrett finally gets these two to calm down but not before they laid out our WWE Tag Team Champions!

Corey Graves: Heavy Machinery are out of control. Our tag team champions have been treated with total disrespect.

Byron Saxton: The Revival took months off the career of Tucker Knight. Tonight Heavy Machinery got a bit of payback.

Corey Graves: Two wrongs don’t make a right Byron!

Heavy Machinery are led to the back as the medics carry on checking on The Revival and we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break we can see Wade Barrett talking to some security men and instructing them to head elsewhere. He turns around as he comes face to face with HEAVY MACHINERY! Neither man looks happy as Wade Barrett speaks first.

Wade Barrett: As the commissioner for Smackdown, I cannot condone what you just did to my tag team champions.

Tucker steps forward as Wade puts his hands up defensively.


Wade Barrett: However as a former WWE superstar, I totally understand why you did it.

Tucker backs down a bit nodding as Otis steps forward now instead.


Otis Dozovic: Wade, we want one more chance at Mania OK. We want to prove we can be the best team on Smackdown.

Tucker Knight: These men took months off my career. Tonight was just a taste of what I want to take from them.

Wade nods.


Wade Barrett: OK. You can have your rematch with The Revival at Wrestlemania!

Loud cheers from the live crowd as Heavy Machinery nod at each other and look happy. They go to leave but Wade stops them.


Wade Barrett: However, due to how much this needs more stakes to it.

Heavy Machinery pauses and takes in what Wade is saying as he carries on.


Wade Barrett: Next week it will be you Tucker versus Scott Dawson and you Otis versus Dash Wilder in singles matches.

Both men nod happily to get their hands on The Revival one more time.


Wade Barrett: And the person who wins each singles match will get to pick the stipulation for the tag team titles match at Wrestlemania!

A loud pop from the crowd as Wade Barrett walks off having added a big stipulation to next week’s show and we cut to the ring…


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As ALICIA FOX is stood inside ready for the action but the commentary team focus on what we’ve just seen.

Byron Saxton: Corey we could see two stipulations added to the WWE Tag Team titles match at Wrestlemania!

Corey Graves: This is unfair to the Top Guys, they are not singles wrestlers and they got attacked by Heavy Machinery!

Byron Saxton: Karma is a bitch Corey.

Corey Graves: Shut up Saxton!


*FREE THE FLAME*

A pretty loud pop comes from the live crowd as EMBER MOON walks out and doesn’t even pose for the crowd clearly not happy after coming this close to becoming WWE Women’s Champion last night.

Byron Saxton: Ember Moon was the closest we have seen anyone to taking the title from Asuka even pinning the Empress last night.

Corey Graves: But Asuka got the most important fall, the final one and retained her title.

Byron Saxton: Asuka though has the fear of God in her at the mere mention of an Ember Moon title shot.

Corey Graves: Asuka fears no one. She has already beaten Ember Moon and wants a new challenge.

Ember Moon steps in the ring and Alicia Fox talks some trash whilst the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!


Match 4: Ember Moon vs Alicia Fox

Match summary: As soon as the bell rings Ember charges at Alicia Fox and lays into her with a series of strikes after the amount of shit she talked before the bell. Ember does waste much time and hits her with a SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB! Moon hooks the legs and picks up the 3 count!

Winner via pinfall: Ember Moon (1:04)

Byron Saxton: A dominant win from Ember Moon tonight.

Corey Graves: She was not in the mood to play around.

And it looks like she has something to say as she doesn’t waste much time celebrating as she demands a microphone from someone at ringside.


Ember Moon: Asuka!

A mixed reaction from the live crowd for the mention of the WWE Women’s Champion!


Ember Moon: You were my obsession in NXT.

Ember takes a moment to walk around the ring as she speaks.


Ember Moon: The person at the top who I just couldn’t beat… But I always knew I could beat you Asuka!

Ember is fired up and gets a decent pop from the crowd.


Ember Moon: And you knew it too didn’t you?

Ember shakes her head as she slightly smiles.


Ember Moon: That’s why you had to cheat to beat me down there, pulling a referee in my path to stop me from hitting The Eclipse!

A quieter reaction from the crowd with not everyone in attendance having watched that match.


Ember Moon: But I got in my own head and doubted myself back then.

Ember leans on the ropes and sighs.


Ember Moon: Hell, as soon as you saw me in my first Royal Rumble you pounced on my arm injury and used it to toss me over the top rope straight away. You know I can beat you Asuka.

Cheers from the crowd who are slowly getting more and more behind Ember.


Ember Moon: And I finally proved it when I pinned you on Sunday!

Ember has a wild smile and the crowd cheers for Ember as she nods.


Ember Moon: You can hide from it all you want but the whole world saw that I pinned you in the middle of this ring and I can beat you!

She stands in the middle of the ring now looking directly at the hard camera.


Ember Moon: Next week, after you fight Melina I’m getting an answer from you about my rightful Women’s title match at Wrestlemania!

Ember even points at the sign so you know she is serious.


Ember Moon: And I promise you that this time, I’m ready for Asuka!

Ember drops the microphone bringing the promo to a close as she leaves the ring and heads up the ramp getting loud cheers from the crowd!


Byron Saxton: Ember Moon firing her shot directly at Asuka.

Corey Graves: We will have to see how Asuka responds next week.

Byron Saxton: Ember is right though. She pinned Asuka in the middle of the ring and surely has to be who Asuka faces at Wrestlemania for the title!

Corey Graves: Well Asuka clearly disagrees but when we return from the commercial break, our commissioner Wade Barrett has a Wrestlemania announcement.

Byron Saxton: And John Morrison takes on Buddy Murphy in the semi-finals of the Wrestlemania Intercontinental title tournament! Do not go anywhere!


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see Wade Barrett sitting down in a suit with his office desk in front of him.

Wade Barrett: The road to Wrestlemania is carrying on and I know how important it truly is for talent to get the chance to have a Wrestlemania moment.

On his desk, we pan over to see a picture of Wade Barrett holding his Intercontinental title in the lead-up to Wrestlemania 31.


Wade Barrett: And that means giving opportunities to different talents.

Wade gets to his feet as he carries on speaking.


Wade Barrett: I’ve spoken to a mentor of mine, the NXT General manager William Regal…

Cheers from the crowd.


Wade Barrett: NXT UK general manager Johnny Saint…

No reaction from the crowd.


Wade Barrett: And Raw commissioner Adam Pearce.

Muted reaction but he gets a few cheers from the crowd.


Wade Barrett: We had a conversation and discussed the best way to give our talented rosters some opportunities at Wrestlemania.

Wade smiles in the way only he can.


Wade Barrett: And we have made three more matches for the Wrestlemania thirty-six card!

Cheers from the live crowd for the two-night Wrestlemania card getting even more filled out.


Wade Barrett: To start with we are bringing back the Andre the Giant Battle Royal and the Miss Elizabeth Battle Royal!

A polite pop from the live crowd.


Wade Barrett: And both matches are open to selected NXT and NXT UK wrestlers! But what do you get if you win each match?

Wade smirks as he looks at the camera.


Wade Barrett: The winner of the Andre the Giant battle royal will earn a United States, Intercontinental or North American title match!

Loud cheers from the crowd for the stipulation.


Wade Barrett: Whilst the winner of the Miss Elizabeth battle royal will get a future WWE, Universal, NXT or NXT UK Women’s title match!

And now we have a reason to care who wins each match.


Wade Barrett: But that wasn’t the only idea we came up with.

Barrett smugly smirks as he puts up a finger and he looks at the camera.


Wade Barrett: We also wanted to do something for the tag team division and that’s how we can up with tag team warfare.

If I think of a better name, this will change.


Wade Barrett: It will be a fourteen-team tornado tag gauntlet match with two teams starting in the ring and a new team entering every minute! The last team standing will be declared the winner and it will be falls count anywhere.

A chaotic match type for sure as part of the Wrestlemania pre-show.


Wade Barrett: And it will contain five teams each from Raw and Smackdown as well as two teams from NXT and NXT UK each.

Cheers from the crowd as Wade smiles.


Wade Barrett: But that’s enough from me, let’s go back to the ring and find out who will be fighting The Miz on next week’s Smackdown for the chance to fight for the Intercontinental title at Wrestlemania!

The final image we get is a smirking Wade Barrett as cut back to the ring for the second semi-final of the night.


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*OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE WORLD*

Boos from the crowd but a few cheers as the Aussie sensation Buddy Murphy walks out and heads straight for the ring, with the biggest opportunity in his career in front of him right now.

Byron Saxton: Buddy Murphy has talked about wanting to get rid of his best-kept secret nickname and the best way to do that is becoming Intercontinental Champion!

Corey Graves: Buddy Murphy has been in and around the picture for the last few months coming so close to being a champion one more time but keeps falling just short.


*AIN’T NO MAKE BELIEVE*

Cheers from the crowd as John Morrison walks out but he is noticeably not 100% after the attack last week and tonight by Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin. He has tape around his ribs and back, not even stopping to do his usual slow-motion entrance.

Byron Saxton: Well Buddy has a bit of an advantage after what happened to John Morrison early tonight.

Corey Graves: Cedric clearly wants to make sure he costs the man he blamed for Shelton’s injury two weeks ago.

Byron Saxton: Injuries just happen though Corey and Morrison did nothing wrong.

Corey Graves: Tell that to Cedric.

John Morrison jumps into the ring over the ropes, still in pain as he stands across from Buddy Murphy. The referee checks on John Morrison who pushes him away and insists he is fine. The referee nods and calls for the bell, to get this match underway!


Match 5: Intercontinental title Wrestlemania tournament semi-final match: Buddy Murphy vs John Morrison

Match summary: John Morrison tries to start at a fast pace looking to end it quickly but Murphy wisely retreats for a moment slowing down the pace and also pissing off Morrison. Morrison starts taking a lot more risk and it bites him as Murphy counters a dive to the outside with a WICKED KNEE TO THE HEAD! From the Murphy targets the ribs and back of John Morrison as he works over him on the mat grinding down the prince of parkour as during the match we see THE MIZ watching on a monitor backstage.

He cheers on John Morrison and wills his friend on as we cut back to the ring to see Morrison starting to make a bit of a fightback even hitting C4 (Standing Spanish Fly)! It is only enough for a 2 count though frustrating Morrison. He looks to the corner and knows he needs to go to the top. He climbs up taking his time due to his ribs and flies off looking for STARSHIP PAIN… BUDDY MOVES IN TIME! Morrison lands with a brutal slam on the mat and Murphy pounces lifting him up… MURPHY’S LAW! Buddy hooks the leg 1 2 3 Buddy Murphy advances to the final!


Winner via pinfall: Buddy Murphy (10:48)

Buddy Murphy gets his feet and looks fired up as he yanks his arm away from the referee after he wins, shouting at the crowd that this is his time. We cut backstage as we can see Miz who looks disappointed his friend lost but quietly nods knowing he has to go through Buddy Murphy to get to Wrestlemania.

Byron Saxton: Buddy Murphy wins as the assault earlier tonight made the difference.

Corey Graves: We don’t know what the outcome would have been in a fair fight Byron but it did make the difference in this match.

Byron Saxton: And now it will be Buddy Murphy versus The Miz with the winner fighting Daniel Bryan at Wrestlemania for the Intercontinental title!

Corey Graves: An old rival or one of the fastest rising stars in WWE. I can’t wait to see who wins next week.

Buddy Murphy carries on his celebrations in the ring whilst on the outside we see John Morrison who looks furious as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see CHARLOTTE FLAIR AND LACEY EVANS are sat down at a fancy table with some posh teacups. Their tag team titles are on the table in front of them as Charlotte speaks first.

Charlotte Flair: We are very busy ladies at the moment aren’t we Lacey?

Lacey Evans: Of course we are darling. When you have to represent four different brands on four different shows, you have no time to stop. On top of being a darling mother and wife to my family.

Charlotte Flair: You are a real woman just like me.

Charlotte smiles as Lacey nods agreeing with her tag team partner.


Charlotte Flair: Plus I will soon be representing the future of this company once again when I win the NXT Women’s title from Rhea Ripley.

Lacey smirks.


Lacey Evans: Those nasties Bel-Air and Rhea won’t know what they are in for when they fight a real lady!

Charlotte Flair: Exactly. But back to business on Raw…

Charlotte actually looks serious as she focuses on the camera.


Charlotte Flair: I see Bayley found a new friend. Took you long enough to realize Sasha Banks is bad news.

Lacey chuckles at that line.


Lacey Evans: You’re only as good of a lady as the company you keep. And a pirate? How nasty.

Lacey looks disgusted as she says that line whilst Charlotte remains serious.


Charlotte Flair: Bayley, we have thought many times and you are the same naïve girl you always were aren’t you?

Charlotte smirks.


Charlotte Flair: This isn’t some fairy-tale where you get redemption for last year, you are stepping onto the biggest stage of them all against the top star in WWE!

Big words from Charlotte.


Lacey Evans: And none of you are classy ladies like me.

Charlotte weirdly looks unimpressed with that line before carrying on.


Charlotte Flair: But since we are WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, how about we take a visit down to Monday Night Raw and remind the Hugging Pirates what they are in for.

Lacey pulls up her sleeve smirking.


Lacey Evans: And we can show them a women’s right!

Charlotte nods as she looks at the camera bringing the promo to an end as we cut to the commentary team at ringside.


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Byron Saxton: I wonder what the Queens of WWE have planned for Monday night.

Corey Graves: The Queen Charlotte Flair will have something in mind for sure. A Flair always has a plan.


*WE RIOT*

Ruby Riott walks out and she is joined by Sarah Logan as she walks to the ring. Ruby looks to be in a foul mood, having been seconds away from walking out of Roadblock as WWE Women’s Champion. Sarah follows her leader to the ring and stands outside to give her support.

Byron Saxton: Ruby Riott was moments away from becoming WWE Women’s Champion and seeing her comments on social media, she is angry at missing out.

Corey Graves: Coming that close but losing can hurt even more than not coming close.

Byron Saxton: It remains to be seen how it affects her in this qualifying match but I’ve got some news for Wrestlemania. Sarah Logan is the first woman to throw her name into the hat for the Miss Elizabeth battle royal!

Corey Graves: Last year’s runner-up and has to be taken seriously as a threat in the match for sure.


*FABULOUS*

A decent pop from the live crowd as Carmella makes her way out and is joined by her tag team partner Liv Morgan. Both women share a hug on the entrance ramp as Liv looks to fire Carmella up.

Byron Saxton: Carmella is the only woman to win the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match twice.

Corey Graves: And she has success at Wrestlemania, having won last year’s Miss Elizabeth battle royal throwing out Sarah Logan.

Byron Saxton: Plus with Liv in the match already, she’ll have an advantage the rest of the field won’t have. An ally in the match.

Corey Graves: But it’s every woman for herself and Carmella knows how to use someone to get ahead in those matches.

Carmella steps into the ring now across from an angry Ruby as Liv Morgan remains wary in the corner, ready to stop Logan if she tries anything. In the ring, the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway.


Match 6: Money in the bank qualifying match: Ruby Riott w/Sarah Logan vs Carmella w/Liv Morgan

Match summary: Ruby starts the match off aggressively and catches Carmella off-guard! She beats on her and nearly gets DQ’d a couple of times even having Sarah Logan try to calm Ruby down from the outside. Carmella does make a fightback but in the end, this angry Ruby Riott is too much for her and she gets put away with the RIOTT KICK for the 3 count!

Winner via pinfall: Ruby Riott (5:34)

Ruby gets to her feet but there is a very muted celebration from the leader of the Riott Squad in this match! Liv Morgan checks on Carmella who has taken a full-on beating throughout the match.

Byron Saxton: A big win for Ruby Riott tonight and I don’t think I’ve ever seen her this focused.

Corey Graves: A close loss like the one that happened at Roadblock can have a big effect.

Byron Saxton: And you have to wonder how Liv Morgan feels about one more fight with her former best friend.

Corey Graves: I don’t think this is the friend Liv used to know.

Liv Morgan helps to get Carmella to the back to safety whilst in the ring, Ruby shouts for everyone to hear including the crowd and Liv that she will become Mrs. Money in the Bank as we cut to the backstage area…


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And we can see Kevin Patrick stood ready for an interview backstage!

Kevin Patrick: It’s been a very action-packed Friday Night Smackdown but my guest at this time made a massive impact during Roadblock. Please welcome Kevin Owens.

Kevin walks into the shot but there is no smiling or joking from KO who looks furious.


Kevin Patrick: Kevin can I ask why you helped Drew on…

Kevin Owens: Kevin, can I ask you a question?

Kevin Patrick: Um sure?

Kevin Owens: How long have you been doing this?

Kevin Patrick: Not long, I’m fairly new around here so…

Kevin Owens: Future tip, ask less stupid questions.

Kevin is a bit taken aback by that line as Owens carries on.


Kevin Owens: The reason I helped Drew is simple, to get revenge for what Randy and Roman did to Sami. Orton punted my best friend in the skull so I made sure he couldn’t get what he wanted and that’s a spot in the main event of Wrestlemania.

Kevin Patrick: Can I ask why you didn’t just attack him before the match?

???: That is a good question there Kevin.

The camera pans over and we see it is DREW MCINTYRE! He walks up to Kevin Owens, a man with whom he had a few issues last year with around Survivor Series… AND THE DUO SHARE A FIST BUMP. No jokes or banter but it is clear these two men have an understanding for the time being.


Drew McIntyre: I asked Kevin to not get involved unless Roman pulled something and Roman predictable tried to screw me again.

Kevin Owens: I knew that with Roman and Randy joined at the hip, trying to get the main event they want I would need to let Drew give Randy the beating he deserved and spoil Roman’s plan before I could get what I want.

Kevin Patrick: What did you want?

Kevin Owens: I want Randy Orton at Wrestlemania!

Challenge laid out by Kevin Owens here!


Kevin Owens: I want to give Orton a taste of the anger that I hold within. He says I’ve gone soft, I’ll show him the old Kevin Owens is still here if you want to attack my best friend.

Drew McIntyre: Roman isn’t the only one who can make alliances. We’ve made a pact to have each other’s back untill Wrestlemania because we know that they will try to work together to take us out and get what they want.

Kevin Owens: But after Wrestlemania, once I end Orton’s career I’m coming for Roman next. Whether he wins or loses his title.

Drew smirks at that line.


Drew McIntyre: I can assure you, only one man is walking out of Wrestlemania as champion.

Kevin doesn’t say much, nodding agreeing with Drew.


Kevin Owens: Well let’s make sure you get there. I’ll stay here and keep an eye out whilst you call out Roman.

Drew McIntyre: Sounds like a plan.

Drew fist bumps Owens and walks off heading towards the ring!


Byron Saxton: When we return from the commercial break we will hear from the number one contender to the WWE title at Wrestlemania: Drew McIntyre. Don’t go anywhere!


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*BROKEN DREAMS*

Loud cheers from the crowd as Drew McIntyre marches out with a smile on his face. He slowly walks to the ring, as he nods to a few fans in the front row before grabbing a microphone from someone at ringside.

Byron Saxton: Welcome back to Smackdown and in our main event for the show, we are going to hear from Drew McIntyre ahead of his WWE title match at Wrestlemania.

Corey Graves: Drew McIntyre got his revenge on Randy Orton after being attacked and punted in the skull by the Viper over the last few months.

Byron Saxton: But you have to think with four weeks left, Roman Reigns will try something else to take Drew out of Wrestlemania.

Corey Graves: Don’t mess with the head of the table Byron.

Drew McIntyre has now climbed into the ring as he looks to speak.


Drew McIntyre: Sunday night was a pretty good night.

Cheers from the crowd.


Drew McIntyre: I got to finally kick Randy’s head off after months of the snake slithering away from me!

Loud cheers as Drew nods fired up.


Drew McIntyre: I even made a new friend in Kevin Owens who got my back in case Randy tries anything.

He smirks before carrying on speaking.


Drew McIntyre: And don’t worry, I am watching my back.

He winks at the camera as he says that joke.


Drew McIntyre: But most importantly, I proved to Roman that no force on Earth is going to stop me from making it to Wrestlemania!

A massive pop from the crowd as Drew starts to walk around the ring.


Drew McIntyre: Roman Reigns used to call himself the big dog but all I see is a dog cowering in the corner. And a cornered dog he will try to bite but all I see from Roman is a load of barking.

Fewer cheers for that line as Drew carries on pacing up and down.


Drew McIntyre: I can see the desperation in your eyes Roman because you know that you can’t beat me.

Drew points at his face getting serious.


Drew McIntyre: So you hid behind the Corporation. And when we got rid of them, you got Randy to do your dirty work. But what you fail to understand is you can’t stop me from fixing the mistake I made last year.

He points at the Wrestlemania sign.


Drew McIntyre: Last year, I lost to you Roman. I wasn’t good enough last year.

Drew takes a moment to clench his fist.


Drew McIntyre: I lost the fire that got me back to WWE and I became soft working under Shane McMahon. So I did what go me back here. I put in the work.

Drew walks back to the hard camera side as he points at the hard camera.


Drew McIntyre: And I became so good you had to pull every trick in the book to keep me away but in four weeks your reign ends.

Loud cheers from the crowd when suddenly ROMAN REIGNS appears on the titantron! He is dressed in a fancy suit with the WWE title on the table next to him as he leans forward.


Roman Reigns: Nice speech Drew. It’s going to make it hurt even more when I put you in your place.

Massive heat for Roman Reigns as he speaks.


Roman Reigns: You’re not worthy of my spotlight at Wrestlemania. I shouldn’t even have to acknowledge your existence as I’ve beaten you several times!

Roman grits his teeth.


Roman Reigns: But I’m going to make sure I get a worthy opponent. You think beating Randy Orton would stop him?

The camera pans over to show RANDY ORTON SLIDING INTO THE RING BEHIND DREW…


Drew McIntyre: Actually I was expecting this…

Drew turns around and PUSHES OFF THE RKO ATTEMPT! Orton stumbles back and we soon see KEVIN OWENS RUN OUT ATTACKING ORTON! Loud cheers from the crowd as Kevin Owens lays into Orton with several punches as they brawl up the entrance ramp. Owens takes Orton backstage as Drew McIntyre picks up the microphone that was in the ring and stares at Roman.


Drew McIntyre: I told you, send whoever you want because…

A BIG CAMERA GUY ATTACKS DREW WITH THE CAMERA! The guy drops it to the mat as another large camera guy climbs into the ring and takes off the hat they are wearing… IT’S THE WAR RAIDERS?!? Loud boos from the crowd as the former tag team champions reappear for the first time since Starrcade! The duo lay a beating on Drew who tries to fight back but it is two on one as a watching Roman Reigns smirks to himself enjoying his former Corporation teammates beating down Drew before hitting him THOR’S HAMMER (Double-team powerslam)! The War Raiders stand tall over Drew McIntyre and pose to loud boos from the crowd.


Byron Saxton: The War Raiders have returned and made an instant impact!

Corey Graves: This is how powerful the Tribal Chief is. He has friends in all sorts of places and called upon some more to take down Drew.

The show comes to a close with a smirking Roman Reigns on the titantron looking smug and The War Raiders stood tall over Drew McIntyre as we fade to black.



Matches confirmed for next week:

Main event:
Asuka vs Melina

Intercontinental title Wrestlemania tournament final:
Buddy Murphy vs The Miz

Money in the bank qualifying match:
Cedric Alexander vs Big E

Money in the bank qualifying match:
Pete Dunne vs Baron Corbin

Winner chooses a stipulation for the WWE tag team titles match at Wrestlemania:
Tucker Knight vs Scott Dawson

Winner chooses a stipulation for the WWE tag team titles match at Wrestlemania:

Otis Dozovic vs Dash Wilder


Matchcard for Wrestlemania 36: (Night 1)
April 4th
Tampa, Florida



Women's Universal title match:
Ronda Rousey (c) vs Becky Lynch

Universal title three-way dance:
Andrade Cien Almas (c) vs Brock Lesnar vs Aleister Black


Intercontinental title match:
Daniel Bryan (c) vs Buddy Murphy or The Miz

WWE tag team titles match (stipulation TBA):
The Revival (c) vs Heavy Machinery


Cruiserweight title match:
Mustafa Ali (c) vs Dolph Ziggler

Women's tag team titles match:
The Queens of WWE (c) vs The Hugging Pirates

Men's Money in the Bank ladder match:

Bobby Lashley vs Noam Dar vs Rusev or Angel Garza vs Braun Strowman or Samoa Joe vs Cedric Alexander or Big E vs Pete Dunne or Baron Corbin vs ??? vs ???

Pre-show:

Miss Elizabeth Battle Royal (Winner gets a future Women’s WWE, Universal, NXT or NXT UK title match):

Confirmed entrants:
Sarah Logan


Matchcard for Wrestlemania 36: (Night 2)

April 5th
Tampa, Florida




WWE title match:
Roman Reigns (c) vs Drew McIntyre

World tag team titles match:
The Usos (c) vs The Ungovernables (Cesaro and Ilja Dragunov)

United States title match:
Chad Gable (c) vs AJ Styles


Women's Money in the Bank ladder match:
Sasha Banks vs Shayna Baszler vs Taynara Conti or Mia Yim vs Naomi or Sonya Deville vs Alexa Bliss vs Liv Morgan vs Ruby Riott vs ???

Grudge match:

“The Fiend” Bray Wyatt vs “The Demon King” Finn Balor

Andre the Giant Battle Royal (Winner gets an Intercontinental, United States or North American title match):
Confirmed entrants:
TBA

Pre-show:

Tag team warfare match (Winners get a future WWE, World, NXT or NXT UK tag team titles match):
??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ???

EWR Rating:
70%
 
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After the usual video package ends, we cut to the arena and see the cheering crowd before we cut to the commentary team in front of their commentary desk.

Michael Cole: It’s Monday Night and you know what that means. Welcome to Monday Night Raw and we are just three weeks away from the biggest show of the year.

Elias: And you may notice, we are down one person.

Michael Cole: That’s because Big Show has given up his commentary position to get his hands on Seth Rollins in tonight’s main event!

Elias: But that’s not all. We have four Money in the Bank qualifying matches as Rusev takes on Angel Garza, Braun Strowman takes on Samoa Joe, Taynara Conti takes on Mia Yim and Naomi takes on Sonya Deville!

Michael Cole: Our United States Champion Chad Gable will be in action against Luke Gallows.

Elias: And we have a whole host more as the Road to Wrestlemania carries on!


*ROOT OF ALL EVIL*

A loud pop however as Monday Night Raw is going to begin with ALEISTER BLACK makes his entrance to the delight of the live crowd. The Dutch Destroyer rises slowly from the depth of the arena as he stands at the top of the ramp before walking to the ring.

Michael Cole: And we are starting off Raw with the Dutch Destroyer.

Elias: Aleister Black has the chance to slay two demons at Wrestlemania. Win the Universal title and beat Brock Lesnar.

Michael Cole: Unlike most three-way matches, this one is elimination.

Elias: No excuses at Wrestlemania. No interference. We will have a winner.

Aleister Black is now in the ring as he grabs the microphone on the mat and sits down in the middle of the ring cross-legged as he looks into the crowd.


Aleister Black: Wrestlemania. The brightest lights.

Black lets out a rare smirk.


Aleister Black: Not something you would expect someone who thrives on darkness to be.

The smirk soon fades as Black carries on.


Aleister Black: But where else would I achieve my Holy Grail?

Cheers from the crowd as Black points to the crowd.


Aleister Black: But which Holy Grail means more to me? Getting the Universal title or slaying the Beast!

He pauses for a moment as he ponders which matters more.


Aleister Black: Brock Lesnar. The beast incarnate himself. The man who took months off my career when he broke my arm.

Black scowls as he mentions Brock Lesnar and what he did to him last Summer.


Aleister Black: But I can’t let myself be consumed by rage.

Black calms himself down.


Aleister Black: That’s what cost me last time I fought him. My anger. I won’t allow it to consume me again.

Cheers from the crowd as Black carries on.


Aleister Black: My holy grail is no longer revenge on Brock but taking the Universal title!

Loud cheers from the crowd as Black carries on.


Aleister Black: For months Andrade has escaped with the title and avoided his final fate at my hands.

Black looks angry and clenches his fists once again.


Aleister Black: But there will be no one to get in my way, no one to stop me at Wrestlemania when I…

???: May I have your attention please!

Someone cuts Aleister Black off and we soon see it is PAUL HEYMAN! He walks out in his signature suit and heads to the ring joining a furious Aleister Black though wisely stays outside the ring for the moment.


Paul Heyman: Aleister, if you don’t mind I also remember what happened last year and I’m choosing to stay outside the ring.

Black glares at Heyman unimpressed as the advocate gets a mixed reaction from the fans.


Paul Heyman: I was listening to you talk backstage and talking about which means more. Now I don’t want to besmirch the value of the Universal title. It has been held by future hall of famers and legends of the business.

Black carries on listening to Heyman who walks around outside the ring.


Paul Heyman: Finn Balor, Kevin Owens, Goldberg, Roman Reigns…

Loud boos for that name.


Paul Heyman: Seth Rollins…

Boos almost equal to the amount Roman Reigns got.


Paul Heyman: And my client the Conqueror himself Brock Lesnar!

Once again a mixed reaction as Paul does his signature evil grin.


Paul Heyman: Want to know a fun fact? Every single man who has held the Universal title has fallen at the hands of the Beast… except Andrade!

Boos from the crowd for the mention of the champion.


Paul Heyman: But Brock will correct that at Wrestlemania. See winning the Universal title, winning any World title is hall of fame worthy. But beating Brock Lesnar? That takes an act of god!

Paul shouts as Black is fully paying attention to Heyman.


Paul Heyman: And Black, if I was being honest as talented as Andrade is, in a one-on-one match between you two, I’d bet on you to win.

Heyman tries to soften Black up but he doesn’t care. One fan in a Kalisto mask noticeably doesn’t like it though.


Paul Heyman: But when it comes to fighting Brock Lesnar you would need to work with Andrade to even have a chance. You should be focused on beating Brock because that would give you a one percent chance of walking out of Wrestlemania as Universal Champion!

Black at this point gets to his feet looking angry and suddenly Paul looks a lot more nervous!


Paul Heyman: Now Mr. Black…

Aleister climbs over the ropes and stands in front of Paul Heyman.


Aleister Black: Paul you can talk all you want but we both know that I would have beaten Brock if I didn’t let my anger get the better of me.

Paul puts his hands up not wanting to argue as the fan in the Kalisto mask climbs over the barricade.


Aleister Black: And at Wrestlemania, I’ll go through your client to become Universal Champion!

Cheers from the crowd as Black glares at Heyman UNTIL HE GETS SUPERKICKED IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD BY THE “FAN”! Black falls down as Paul Heyman walks back putting his hands up as the fan rips his mask off to reveal ANDRADE CIEN ALMAS! The Universal Champion has a smug look on his face getting loud boos before grabbing hold of Aleister Black and IRISH WHIPS HIM INTO THE STEEL STEPS!

Black’s back slumps down the stairs as he sells the impact whilst Andrade follows up with SEEING SHADOWS (Running double knees in the corner)! Black falls over out cold as Andrade grabs the microphone from the floor and walks towards Heyman! The advocate for Brock Lesnar tries to get away from the champion but HE GRABS HEYMAN BY THE SUIT AND SPINS HIM AROUND TOWERING OVER HIM!


Andrade Cien Almas: Brock Lesnar isn’t Universal Champion, EL IDOLO IS!

He shouts in Heyman’s face grabbing him by the jacket as Heyman begs for mercy.


Andrade Cien Almas: Why don’t I show you what I can do!

He quickly shifts grabbing Heyman in position for the HAMMERLOCK DDT… BUT LET’S GO AND LAUGHS TO HIMSELF AS PAUL HEYMAN FALLS TO THE FLOOR IN FEAR! He crawls up the ramp backtracking as Andrade grabs the microphone once again.


Andrade Cien Almas: Remind your client that Andrade runs this show! And Brock better be here next week!

He drops the microphone staring at Heyman who nods as he crawls backward and then gets up fleeing backstage as Andrade turns around sticking his arms out as he soaks in the boos from the crowd.


Michael Cole: Andrade sending a message to Aleister Black and Brock Lesnar!

Elias: Did you hear Andrade though? He wants Brock here next week!

Michael Cole: Not many people would want Brock to appear on Raw.

Elias: Andrade is either very brave or very stupid.

Andrade carries on gloating as he heads to the top of the entrance ramp and Black slowly comes to looking utterly furious as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see THE UNGOVERNABLES standing backstage. Andrade Cien Almas with his Universal title around his waist, Cesaro, Ilja Dragunov, Angel Garza and Shinsuke Nakamura. The only man still missing is Dominik Dijakovic, still feeling the effects of Brock Lesnar’s attack. Zelina stands front and centre ready to speak first.

Zelina Vega: What Andrade did just now reminded everyone of the pecking order.

Andrade nods with a smug look on his face, patting his Universal title.


Zelina Vega: This is his show and the focus should be on him. Not Brock Lesnar and certainly not Aleister Black!

Andrade Cien Almas: I am El Idolo. I am the face of Mexico. And whilst I hold this, I am the face of this company.

Zelina smirks looking proudly as her lead client.


Zelina Vega: There is no wrestler on the planet who can compete with Andrade.

Cesaro noticeably raises an eyebrow at that but ignores it.


Zelina Vega: And there is no mind that can compete with our combined brainpower.

She does an evil grin, one that could give Paul Heyman a run for his money.


Zelina Vega: And Brock you better show up to next week’s show.

Shinsuke Nakamura steps forward with a serious look on his face.


Shinsuke Nakamura: I want to kick your ass. You injured me. You injured Dijakovic. I will show you strong style. Fight me next week!

Oh wow! A massive challenge laid out for next week’s Raw.


Zelina Vega: And who knows, if something happens during that match well Wrestlemania might turn into a one-on-one match.

Andrade smirks nodding his head. But Dragunov steps forward.


Ilja Dragunov: Zelina, let me have the chance to stop Black from making it to Wrestlemania. I want a warm-up before Wrestlemania.

Vega smiles.


Zelina Vega: Of course Ilja. This kind of fire is exactly why Cesaro brought you into the Ungovernables.

Cesaro smiles proud of his scouting.


Zelina Vega: And I’m sure Adam will have no problem making the match.

Vega turns back to the camera.


Zelina Vega: I mean he’s going to want to make sure he treats us well after Wrestlemania. Andrade will still be Universal Champion.

The champ smirks.


Zelina Vega: Cesaro and Ilja will be the new World tag team champions.

Cesaro off-mic says winning tag team titles is his specialty.


Zelina Vega: Shinsuke will win the Andre the Giant Battle Royal.

Another name throws their hat into the ring!


Zelina Vega: And Angel…

Garza smirks and winks at Zelina bringing an eye roll from Andrade.


Zelina Vega: Let’s go take care of some business so you can become Mr. Money in the Bank!

Zelina puts her hand out which Zelina takes and the pair walk off towards the ring…


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Michael Cole: Strong words from the Ungovernables as they look to take over Monday Night Raw.

Elias: Zelina wants all the power and she might just get it if Wrestlemania goes her way.


*ROAR OF THE LION*

A loud pop from the crowd and even a few Rusev day chants start up as Rusev marches out with Lana by his side. The big man looks intense and focused as he marches to the ring, ready to rip the head off Angel Garza due to his antics the past few weeks.

Michael Cole: A big chance for Rusev to earn himself something he is yet to have in his time in WWE. A one-on-one Universal title match.

Elias: We both know that won’t be his only focus tonight.

Michael Cole: Garza has been a creep and constantly hit on his wife.

Elias: If someone was acting like that and creeping on my partner, they would be getting more than a guitar shot to the head.


*RAPIDO*

Boos from the crowd as the suave Angel Garza walks out with Zelina Vega by his side. He flirts with a few of the women in the front row before looking at Lana. He winks at her before climbing into the ring… AS RUSEV CHARGES AT HIM BUT GARZA DUCKS! The referee realizes he won’t get this under control and calls for the bell so we are underway!

Match 1: Money in the bank qualifier match: Rusev w/Lana vs Angel Garza w/Zelina Vega

Match summary: Garza keeps up the pass as he avoids the Bulgarian Brute, frustrating Rusev. On the outside, Vega applauds this as Lana looks worried. Rusev keeps on trying to get a hold of Garza but he struggles and Garza controls the match in the early stages using his Lucha skills and cunning to further anger the Brute. Rusev has to take a powder at one point under the instruction of his wife to cool off but GARZA POUNCES ON IT HITTING A TOPE SUCIDA! Rusev cannot get an edge in this match! Garza grabs hold of this and picks up Rusev rolling him into the ring.

Garza climbs onto the ring apron and SLINGSHOT SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT! Some crowd pop for the move as Garza makes the cover but gets a two count. Garza carries on with a series of kicks and carries on the domination as Lana once again tries to encourage Garza. Garza though gets himself distracted as he starts hitting on Lana… BUT RUSEV SEES IT AND HULKS UP! Rusev grabs hold of Garza and starts to batter him tossing him across the ring several times!

He gives him a battering with a series of clotheslines and punches the head before hitting him with a series of POWERBOMBS! Garza tries to fight back but he stands no chance with how angry Rusev is! Rusev though doesn’t go for another cover as he is focused on hurting Garza. Lana tries to get him to go for the cover but Rusev goes for another POWERBOMB BUT GARZA COUNTERS INTO A ROLL-UP! 1 2 GARZA GRABS THE TIGHTS! 3! ANGEL GARZA IS GOING TO THE MONEY IN THE BANK LADDER MATCH!


Winner via pinfall: Angel Garza (8:34)

Rusev kicks out straight away upon the 3 count but it is too late as Angel Garza steals it and now could become Money in the Bank at Wrestlemania! Garza for his part is smart enough to not celebrate in the ring and runs to the outside joining Zelina as they start retreat up the ramp, celebrating there.

Michael Cole: Garza used Rusev’s anger against him and it was the difference here as he advances to Wrestlemania!

Elias: And that can’t make Rusev any happier, can it?

In the ring, Rusev looks furious and shouts in Bulgarian at the referee as his wife Lana comes into the ring to calm him down. Meanwhile, Garza carries on taunting the fans, promising he will win Money in the Bank as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see BIG SHOW sitting backstage with a few pieces of gym equipment as he prepares for tonight’s main event. As he is doing this he is approached for an interview by RENEE YOUNG!

Renee Young: Big Show, tonight you return to the ring for the first time in over a year. How are you feeling?

Big Show takes a moment, smiling before he responds.


Big Show: It should be something positive but the only reason I’m stepping back into the ring is because of what Seth has done to Edge.

Big Show sighs before carrying on.


Big Show: I’ve had my fights with Edge in the past and we have had our issues but to do what Seth did to his neck crosses a line even Edge never crossed. Seth needs to be put down and taught a lesson in respect.

Renee Young: Are you not worried about him doing what he has done to The Street Profits and Edge over the last two months?

Big Show shakes his head.


Big Show: I’m a giant. Let’s see him try it on me!

Big Show lifts his fist up for the camera and then walks off bringing the interview to a close as we cut to the backstage area…


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As we can see NAOMI walking through the back when she bumps into FIRE AND DESIRE! There is a bit of awkwardness between them as Mandy Rose speaks first.

Mandy Rose: Listen Naomi, I know you haven’t been around for a while but over the last few months we’ve tried to be better people.

Sonya nods whilst Naomi keeps a blank expression.


Mandy Rose: And what I did to you, trying to sleep with your husband was vile.

Naomi: Damn right it was.

Naomi steps forward as Mandy remains calm and looks apologetic.


Mandy Rose: What I’m trying to do is say I’m sorry for what I did.

Naomi just glares at her.


Naomi: You shouldn’t have done it in the first place.

Mandy is unsure how to react as Sonya steps in between.


Sonya Deville: Listen we’re not saying you have to accept Mandy’s apology…

Naomi: Good because I don’t.

Sonya ignores that line.


Sonya Deville: We’re just letting you know you’ll get a fair fight later tonight.

Naomi sarcastically laughs.


Naomi: Why don’t you prove it then? Keep your bitch away from ringside.

Mandy cocks her fist ready to throw hands but Sonya keeps her calm for now.


Sonya Deville: Fine. But I’ll make sure you pay for that comment.

Sonya signals to Mandy Rose and the duo walk off elsewhere as Naomi glares at them whilst the show cuts to a commercial break.


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*OMEN IN THE SKY*

Boos from the crowd as we return from the commercial break as Luke Gallows makes his way out with the rest of The Club: AJ STYLES AND KARL ANDERSON! The trio too sweet each other as AJ Styles head to the commentary desk and The Good Brothers head to the ring.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and right now we are about to see the United States Champion Chad Gable in action against Luke Gallows.

Elias: But we are joined by his Wrestlemania opponent AJ Styles on commentary. Welcome AJ.

AJ Styles: Thanks Elias. I knew you two were missing someone so I came to make commentary simply phenomenal!

Neither Michael nor Elias look impressed by that line.


Michael Cole: I’ve been meaning to ask, how are the Good Brothers feeling after coming up short in last week’s tag team turmoil match?

AJ Styles: Is that how we want to start things? My boys got an unfair draw. If they got the Ungovernables spot or even Breezango’s spot, they would have won. But it’s fine because the Good Brothers will get what they deserve when they enter and win tag team warfare!

Elias: But why are you not ringside for your Luke’s match versus Chad Gable?

AJ Styles: But tonight I’m doing some scouting. I’m going to watch from here and find out Chad Gable’s weaknesses before making the United States title Phenomenal once again.


*ELITE*

A pretty decent pop from the live crowd as Chad Gable walks out and he is soon joined by his mentor/manager Kurt Angle! They walk to the ring as Angle noticeably gives some advice to Chad before he climbs into the ring.

Michael Cole: Kurt Angle mentioned it last week but some people might not know the history you have with Kurt Angle.

AJ Styles: When you are this phenomenal, every company wants you. Hell, I was even in WCW before it fell apart. Me and Angle fought all around this country. Sorry did I say fought? I beat all around this country.

Elias: But even you can’t deny the wealth of experience he has. Plus look how much he has helped Chad Gable.

AJ Styles: That’s why I’m better. I don’t need anyone’s help to make it to the top.

Michael Cole: Even the Good Brothers?

AJ glares at Michael Cole.


AJ Styles: Keep running your mouth and forgetting Big Show isn’t here Michael.

In the ring, Chad Gable is ready as Kurt Angle keeps an eye on Karl Anderson as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!


Match 2: Chad Gable w/Kurt Angle vs Luke Gallows w/Karl Anderson

Match summary: Luke Gallows early on takes control of the match using his superior size to overwhelm Chad Gable and send across the ring a few times. Gable noticeably talks to Kurt in the corner as the pair come up with another strategy as Gallows charges in but Gable avoids it causing Gallows to collide with the ring post! Gable pounces on the as he hits a GERMAN SUPLEX! An impressive show of strength as AJ complains on commentary about Gable needing help.

Gable works over the shoulder of Gallows on the mat, twisting it around as he looks to take away the power of Gallows. Outside the ring Angle cheers him on and noticeably gives Gable some advice from outside the ring. This further angers AJ Styes and he claims Gallows would be winning without this going on. Gallows fights back but as the match goes on Gable picks apart the shoulder and the right leg of Gallows as the balance of power in this match switches to Gable dominating the match. Karl Anderson on the outside stays out of the match until the final minute of the match.

Gable noticeably is lining up Gallows for the ANKLE LOCK BUT ANDERSON GRABS HIS FOOT ON THE OUTSIDE DISTRACTING HIM! Boos from the crowd and AJ ignores it on commentary but Kurt Angle doesn’t! He spins Karl around and clocks him in the jaw before hitting AN ANGLE SLAM TO ANDERSON! In the ring Gallows charges at Gable looking for a BIG BOOT BUT IS TOO SLOW AS GABLE DUCKS AND HITS AN ANGLE SLAM OF HIS OWN! Gable climbs onto Gallows making the cover and picks up the win to the anger of AJ on commentary!


Winner via submission: Chad Gable (8:36)

Loud cheers from the crowd, who are still popping for Kurt Angle popping out the old Angle Slam one more time! Chad Gable gets passed his United States title and lifts it into the air as AJ shakes his head on commentary.

Michael Cole: Chad Gable picks up the win!

AJ Styles: Yeah thanks to Kurt Angle sticking his nose in. I said he couldn’t do it on his own and I was right!

Elias: Didn’t Karl Anderson just try to get involved?

AJ Styles: Do two wrongs make a right? No, they don’t.

AJ slams the headset down on the commentary desk and leaves clearly heated. He joins his boys at the top of the entrance ramp as he has a staredown with Chad Gable and Kurt Angle as AJ talks a lot of trash before we cut backstage…


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And we see THE LINEBACKERS standing backstage ready to speak to the camera. Mojo Rawley especially looks angry and speaks first as Riddick Moss stands behind him.

Mojo Rawley: Two weeks ago, Breezango got lucky and took our rightful spot in the tag turmoil match!

Riddick Moss: And we wouldn’t have fumbled the ball at the finish line like they did!

Mojo Rawley: But that’s fine because we are entering the tag team warfare match at Wrestlemania!

Another team throws their names in the hat.


Riddick Moss: However we still have a few weeks till we steal the show at Wrestlemania!

Mojo Rawley: I’m a former Andre the Giant Battle Royal winner!

And we know how much that means.


Riddick Moss: Breezango. We are challenging you to a rematch next week on Raw!

Mojo walks up to the camera looking intense.


Mojo Rawley: And we will kill all the hype you generated last week!

The promo comes to an end with The Linebackers sending a message to Breezango as we cut to one of the hallways backstage…


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Michael Cole: When we come back we will see our second Men’s Money in the Bank qualifier of the night as Braun Strowman takes on Samoa Joe! Don’t go anywhere!


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*BRAUN/I AM STRONGER*

Cheers from the crowd as we return from the commercial break and Braun Strowman marches to the ring. He looks in a bad mood so maybe he has seen some of the responses to Control Your Narrative once again.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and we are about to see a Summerslam rematch.

Elias: These two men ended up falling off the stage at Summerslam before having a rematch over the United States title at Backlash in a last man standing match which Samoa Joe won. Will the same thing happen tonight?


*DESTROYER*

A mixed reaction from the crowd but it is mostly boos as the former NXT and United States Champion Samoa Joe marches to the ring. He glares at Braun in the ring and noticeably smirks, remembering what happened last time they fought one on one.

Michael Cole: Samoa Joe will be feeling confident going into this and seems to be especially smug after costing Sheamus his qualifying match last week.

Elias: We will never hear the end of it from Noam Dar but surely Sheamus will be out for payback soon.

Samoa Joe is in the ring as the two big men size each other up. The referee calls for the bell and this match is underway!


Match 3: Money in the bank qualifier: match: Braun Strowman vs Samoa Joe

Match summary: Big meaty men slapping meat here as Braun and Samoa Joe charge at each other trying to take one another down. This match is a brawl and a lot like their Summerslam encounter where both men look in danger of being counted out together on several occasions. But the tides do start to turn once Joe goes after the legs of Braun and looks to chop him down like a tree ala his Backlash encounter with the Monster Among Men! He grinds him down but cannot put Braun away.

Also, the Monster Among Men keeps finding ways to counter Joe and frustrates him. Joe finally has enough after Braun makes it to the ropes after a KNEEBAR attempt and shakes his head as he goes to the turnbuckle taking off the pad! Joe and the referee gets into an argument over this as the referee goes to fix the turnbuckle… AS JOE PULLS A WEAPON OUT OF HIS POCKET! He lines Braun up as…

SHEAMUS COMES OUT FROM UNDER THE RING AND HITS JOE WITH A BROGUE KICK! Cheers from the crowd as Sheamus smirks and leaves the ring. Braun meanwhile shrugs as he grabs Joe and hits him with the RUNNING POWERSLAM! The referee now turns around and Braun makes the cover 1 2 3 Braun is going to the Money in the Bank ladder match at Wrestlemania!


Winner via pinfall: Braun Strowman (8:39)

Cheers from the live crowd as the Monster Amongst Men becomes the final Raw entrant in the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match. Braun raises his fists into the air and roars whilst Joe slowly starts to recover.

Michael Cole: Braun Strowman picks up the win but not without an assist from the Celtic Warrior!

Elias: Getting revenge for last week but Joe will not be happy about what just happened for sure!

Samoa Joe is back to his feet and Elias is right as he sees a grinning Sheamus on the entrance ramp, promising to make him pay as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see Charly Caruso backstage as she stands ready for an interview.

Charly Caruso: My guest has requested this time to speak and preach his gospel.

Charly rolls her eyes as she says it.


Charly Caruso: Seth “freakin” Rollins!

She points off-screen as Seth Rollins walks into the shot wearing a pure white suit with a leather glove on his right hand. He has an evil sinister smile on his face as he looks at Charly.


Seth Rollins: Thank you Charly but next time I’m going to need you to say it with more feeling.

Charly rolls her eyes but allows Seth to carry on.


Seth Rollins: Tonight I’m about to show the world that size does not matter when I slay the giant.

Seth smirks as he turns to Charly.


Seth Rollins: Sometimes you need to burn everything down to rebuild something better. Even if it is people you like.

Seth looks sad (or fakes looking sad for a moment).


Seth Rollins: Big Show, I thought we were friends. We made a good team in the Authority and I don’t remember you preaching all these morals when I threatened to break Edge’s neck.

Seth does his evil cackle laugh like a bad supervillain.


Seth Rollins: But I know why. You want these morons’ approval.

Cheap heat but Seth ignores the fans in the arena.


Seth Rollins: I made the same mistake last year but it’s not worth it.

Seth scowls and looks bitterly at the camera.


Seth Rollins: These fickle fans will turn on you in a heartbeat!

More boos from the crowd as Seth gets more intense.


Seth Rollins: But if you want to fight for these people. If you want to fight for Edge, whose career I ended for good, I’ll make you see the light.

Seth gets really close to the camera.


Seth Rollins: And I’ll burn you down as well.

Seth Rollins then switches to a sinister smile before walking off as we cut back to the commentary team adjacent to the entrance ramp.


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Michael Cole: Seth Rollins making a vile threat to our former partner.

Elias: We are meant to be impartial but I hope Big Show beats Seth’s ass in the main event tonight.


*RECONGIZE A LADY*

Loud boos from the crowd as one of the few people who can match the level of heat Seth gets walks out: CHARLOTTE FLAIR and she is joined by her tag team partner LACEY EVANS. The WWE Women’s tag team champions walk to the ring as they taunt the fans and Lacey evens does he walk back up the ramp too.

Michael Cole: Well right now we have visitors from Smackdown Live as we are going to hear from the WWE Tag Team Champions The Queens of WWE!

Elias: Last week we learned that Raw’s own Hugging Pirates will be taking them on for the tag team titles at Wrestlemania and this prompted Charlotte to declare the Queens were coming to Raw.

The Queens of WWE steps into the ring and ask for microphones from someone at ringside before they look to address the live crowd.


Charlotte Flair: It must feel good to be graced with a real star once again.

Loud boos from the live crowd as Charlotte smirks.


Charlotte Flair: Now we all know this used to be the A-Show…

Lacey Evans: But Smackdown is the A-Show thanks to us.

Cheap hear as The Queen are very full of themselves tonight.


Charlotte Flair: And we’ve beaten every team who has gotten in the way so far.

Lacey Evans: Team Kick. The team that held these belts the longest out of any team in WWE.

Charlotte Flair: We beat them.

Lacey Evans: The Twisted Sisters on Smackdown.

Charlotte Flair: Beat them as well.

Lacey Evans: The house of Couture on NXT UK.

Charlotte Flair: A nice trip across the pond as we beat them as well.

Lacey Evans: Fire and Desire. Former champion.

Charlotte Flair: The same story.

Lacey Evans: The Robert Stone Brand.

Charlotte Flair: Doesn’t matter if it was two, three, or fifty of them. We beat his clients and sent them back to NXT where they belong.

Charlotte smirks stopping Lacey for a moment.


Charlotte Flair: And Robert, let me make it clear that we would be even more out of your price range once I win the NXT Women’s title from Rhea Ripley at Takeover.

Boos from the crowd who don’t want to see Charlotte with another title. Lacey gets us back on track.


Lacey Evans: Liv Morgan and Carmella.

Charlotte Flair: We beat those two little friends because being business partners means we are focused on winning.

Lacey Evans: And we even better the team who walked out of Wrestlemania last year as champions: The Iiconics!

Charlotte Flair: And if you couldn’t even beat them Bayley, why do you think you can beat us?

Boos from the crowd as Lacey takes over.


Lacey Evans: You act like a little girl whilst we are real ladies.

Charlotte Flair: I mean I should have known that once Sasha finally ditched you, you would go find someone to play dress-up with.

More boos from the crowd as the Queen look to carry on however…


*NEW ADVENTURE*

A pretty decent pop from the live crowd as The Hugging Pirates walk out onto the stage with microphones in hand and slowly walk to the ring. Kairi noticeably has her telescope as she eyes up the Wrestlemania sign before looking through it at The Queens of WWE. Bayley turns to her friend.

Bayley: What do you see Kairi?

Kairi Sane: I see two people standing in the way of our treasure.

Bayley smiles as they climb into the ring but Charlotte and Lacey remain unimpressed.


Bayley: Charlotte we’ve done this before. I remember fighting you at my first Wrestlemania and I remember walking out as Raw Women’s Champion.

Cheers from the crowd as Charlotte nods.


Charlotte Flair: That’s right because there were two other women to help you take me out.

Boos for Charlotte trying to twist the narrative.


Bayley: Sure, claim whatever you want but at Wrestlemania, I put to rest demons from last year!

Bayley is fired up as she steps up to Charlotte.


Bayley: Last year Sasha and I wanted to walk into Mania as champions and walk out as champions. But in the chaos of the match, we lost them and that revealed her true colours.

Some regret in the voice of Bayley as she sighs.


Bayley: And that hurt me for a long time. I spent months trying to get payback but it turns out, to win those titles at Wrestlemania all I needed was to find a real friend.

A smile from Kairi Sane as Lacey in the background pretending to hurl.


Bayley: She helped me get through the pain of Sasha’s betrayal and at Wrestlemania, we will become tag team champions!

Cheers from the crowd as Charlotte laughs before responding.


Charlotte Flair: That’s a really cute story Bayley but that’s all it will be. A story.

Boos from the crowd as Charlotte looks at the fans.


Charlotte Flair: You people may believe in fairytales but I can assure you there is none when a Flair is defending their gold.

Lacey Evans: I’ve read less farfetched fairy tales to my daughter.

Charlotte side-eyes Lacey for a second before shaking her head and carries on.


Charlotte Flair: We have a Flair for gold and I plan to walk into Wrestlemania as a double champion and walk out as one too! Hell, you could even call me Flair2belts!

Loud boos for stealing Becky’s catchphrase as Kairi looks to speak now.


Kairi Sane: How about we give you a Wrestlemania preview right now?

Cheers from the crowd as Bayley and Kairi drop their microphones ready for a fight… BUT CHARLOTTE AND LACEY SHAKE THEIR HEADS ROLLING UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE!


Charlotte Flair: No no. We do this on our terms.

Lacey Evans: And when we do we’ll show you your rights, a Women’s right!

The Queens of WWE drop their microphones on the ramp and lift their tag team titles into the air. The Hugging Pirates in the ring meanwhile shake their heads and signal the tag team titles are coming to them at Wrestlemania as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we come back from the commercial break, we can see SHEAMUS walking through the back dressed like he is cameoing in Peaky Blinders. He looks to be heading home when he is stopped by Renee Young looking for an interview.

Renee Young: Sheamus, we saw you cost Joe his Money in the Bank ladder qualifying match. I presume it was revenge for him attacking you before your match with Noam Dar?

Sheamus nods.


Sheamus: That fella wanted to cost me my chance to become a two-time Money in the Bank winner so I cost him his opportunity. And if he wants a fight…

???: DAMN RIGHT I WANT A FIGHT!

The camera pans over and we see SAMOA JOE charge into the shot as he starts brawling with Sheamus! The two men start fighting through the backstage area as they toss each other into stuff and this carries on until a swarm of security arrives on the scene pulling the two men up! We see them trying to fight each other still as we cut to the commentary team adjacent to the entrance ramp.


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Michael Cole: Actions have consequences and both men are learning that.

Elias: Joe cost Sheamus his opportunity so Sheamus cost him his and I don’t see this issue ending any time soon between these two men who love to fight.


*MAN WITH A PLAN*

Boos from the crowd but not much reaction as The Brian Kendrick walks to the ring. He looks slightly deshelled as per usual so maybe he has been up all night googling conspiracy theories or something.

Michael Cole: Well up next we are going to see some Cruiserweight division action however both men in this match will be entering the Andre the Giant Battle royal match!

Elias: Brain Kendrick has never held the Intercontinental or United States title in his career. He has said he is in the final years of it, could this be his final shot?


*FEARLESS WARRIOR*

Kalisto makes his way out next getting a decent reaction from the crowd and whilst there isn’t anyone in the front row with his mask on anymore, a lot of the kids are excited to see him in action.

Michael Cole: Kalisto meanwhile is a two-time United States Champion. Would he go for number three if he won?

Elias: Last year was a mixed year for him but maybe he can get twenty-twenty off to the right start?

Kalisto jumps over the ropes and stands across from Kendrick as the referee calls for the bell to get this underway!


Match 4: Kalisto vs The Brian Kendrick

Match summary: Kalisto and Brian Kendrick wrestle the match at a fast pace but Kendrick does try to slow the Luchador down. However as the match goes on, Kalisto does start to outpace Kendrick showing the veteran up and in the end, he hits him with SALIDA DEL SOL! Kalisto makes the cover and picks up the win!

Winner via pinfall: Kalisto (5:28)

Cheers from the live crowd as Kalisto gets to his feet having picked up a big win on tonight’s Raw. He heads to the corner and celebrates with the fans cheering him on.

Michael Cole: Kalisto picks up the win and gains some momentum in not only the Cruiserweight division plus ahead of the Andre the Giant Battle Royal.

Elias: Don’t rule out Kalisto’s ability and knowledge of how to use the ropes to his advantage could pay dividends in that match.

Kalisto carries on celebrating whilst Brian Kendrick shakes his head and we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see BREEZANGO standing backstage on the set of a modeling shoot as they pose in front of a few flashing cameras.

Tyler Breeze: Dango, did you hear the news?

Fandango: Of course. I read fashion weekly and saw that Pierre…

Tyler Breeze: No Dango, the news about…

Fandango: Wrestlemania? Yeah Tyler I’ve signed us up for tag team warfare!

Another team entering into the match at Wrestlemania but Breeze shakes his head.


Tyler Breeze: No I knew you would sort that for us. I mean the challenge by those Linebackers.

Fandango recoils upon hearing their name.


Fandango: But Breeze, we beat them didn’t we?

Tyler Breeze: We’ve beaten a lot of teams lately. Look at the tag team turmoil match.

Fandango: So they want us to beat them again? Do we have time in our busy schedules? We have the tour of Milan, the old case…

Tyler Breeze stops him and signals for a different pose as they switch it up before Breeze speaks.


Tyler Breeze: We’ll make time. Now let’s finish this suit.

We see someone bring a bunch of new clothes onto the set for Breezango to change into whilst the show cuts to elsewhere backstage…


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And we see BETH PHOENIX watching her match from last week against Sasha Banks on the monitor. As she is watching it, she gets angry upon seeing the finish of the match and hurls something at the wall in anger as NATALYA walks into the shot looking a bit shocked.

Natalya: Are you still angry about last week?

Beth Phoenix: Why wouldn’t I be? That was one of my last shots at winning the Women’s Universal title.

Natalya nods acknowledging that.


Beth Phoenix: I let Sasha outsmart me because I’ve been too focused on…

Beth pauses for a moment.


Beth Phoenix: Well everything to be honest Nattie.

Natalya nods.


Natalya: I know it’s been a tough few months and that was before what happened with Edge…

Beth noticeably shakes her head looking annoyed but Nattie doesn’t notice.


Natalya: But I’ve got some good news.

Beth doesn’t seem particularly interested as Natalya carries on.


Natalya: I’ve entered us both into the Miss Elizabeth battle royal!

A small pop from the fans in the live crowd watching but Beth doesn’t seem to care as Nattie carries on.


Natalya: And you know this might be your last Wrestlemania but you don’t want there to be any regrets.

Beth at that moment feels like a lightbulb has been turned on.


Natalya: You don’t want to think about what could happen…

Beth Phoenix: Or what injuries might happen.

Natalya seems a little thrown off.


Natalya: Not the angle I was thinking of but yes Beth.

Beth gets to her feet and hugs Nattie before breaking the hug off.


Beth Phoenix: Nattie, thank you. I need to go make a phone call but I’ll be right back.

Beth leaves the room and pulls out her phone leaving a very confused Natalya in the room as we cut back to the ring.


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*NUMBER ONE*

Boos from the crowd upon returning to the ring as we see MIA YIM walking out to the ring with a cocky smirk on her face ahead of her qualifying match tonight. She taunts a few of the fans and makes a few it’s all about the money signals before climbing in the ring.

Michael Cole: Well we are about to see another Money in the Bank qualifying match but this time it’s for the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match.

Elias: Mia Yim has been making herself busy by doing some of the dirty work for Ronda Rousey but tonight she looks to earn herself a shot at either the Universal or the WWE Women’s title.


*SHAKE SHAKE*

Cheers from the crowd as Taynara Conti makes her way out next and looks fired up. She stands at the top of the entrance ramp and does a little dance for the fans even slapping hands with a few of the kids in the front row.

Michael Cole: Taynara Conti has been stunning the world with her performances since the new year and tonight she has another opportunity to break out.

Elias: Conti has been in a battle with Sasha Banks ever since the Rumble and a win tonight allows her to get her hands on Banks but also on the Money in the Bank briefcase.

Taynara Conti steps into the ring across from Mia Yim still getting a good reaction from the live crowd as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!


Match 5: Money in the bank qualifier match: Taynara Conti vs Mia Yim

Match summary: Conti and Mia Yim both start off the match with a bunch of aggression as they lay into him with a series of strikes. Both women are evenly matched which frustrates Mia who tries to use a few cheap tricks to slow down Conti but the Brazilian superstar overcomes this and takes Mia Yim down. In the end, Taynara Conti takes control of the match and hits her with DD-TAY (Hammerlock DDT)! Conti makes the cover 1 2 3 Conti is going to the Money in the Bank ladder match!

Winner via pinfall: Taynara Conti (6:21)

Taynara gets to her feet and jumps into the air celebrating a massive win tonight! She even heads to the fans outside and celebrates with a few of them as well.

Michael Cole: Taynara Conti picks up another big win and now has the opportunity to become Mrs. Money in the Bank!

Elias: But will her issues with Sasha Banks prove to be a distraction in that match?

Taynara Conti heads up the entrance ramp and is soon joined by Xia Li as the two tag team partners celebrate at the top of the entrance ramp whilst in the ring Mia Yim looks furious and throws a temper tantrum in the middle of the ring as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break however MIA YIM is still in the ring and is getting plenty of boos from the crowd whilst holding a microphone in hand as she has clearly been insulting them throughout the break.

Mia Yim: I told you stupid people to shut your mouths!

More cheap heat as Mia looks furious.


Mia Yim: What happened to me just now was a fluke and I’m getting sick of these kinds of flukes happening!

More boos from the crowd as Mia shakes her head.


Mia Yim: I’m better than everyone on this brand including the so-called Man Becky Lynch!

At this point, a few fans start up a “Becky” chant which further angers Mia Yim.


Mia Yim: Chant her name all you want. I helped Ronda give her a beating and I’m happy to do it again for more money if she came out right…


*CELTIC INVASION*

A massive pop from the live crowd as THE MAN BECKY LYNCH marches out with a purpose and storms to the ring, sliding inside and pummeling Mia Yim immediately! She wails on the cocky Mia Yim for a good 30 seconds before lifting her up into the air and SLAMS HER DOWN WITH MAN DOWN! Loud cheers from the crowd as Becky looks over at the microphone on the mat and picks it up as she points to the top of the entrance ramp.

Becky Lynch: Ronnie! I’m getting a little sick of fighting your goons. Why don’t you come out here and face instead of hiding like a little bitch!

Massive pop from the crowd and you know it is serious cause she said the B WORD! Becky paces around the ring some more waiting for Ronda to come out until…


*BAD REPUTATION*

RONDA ROUSEY walks out with a smug smirk on her face getting massive boos from the crowd. She isn’t alone though as she is joined by the rest of THE REAL HORSEWOMEN: SHAYNA BASZLER, JESSAMYN DUKE AND MARINA SHAFIR! Becky doesn’t look impressed and the numbers grow even more as MIA YIM stands with The Real Horsewomen!

Becky Lynch: I figured you would hide behind your goons as always.

Becky smirks.


Becky Lynch: So I asked for some help from a few of my friends myself!

We then see at the top of the entrance ramp: THE HUGGING PIRATES AS WELL AS FIRE AND DESIRE! Becky slides out of the ring as all 10 WOMEN COLLIDE AND START TO BRAWL OUTSIDE THE RING! Becky tries to get her hands on Ronda whilst Fire and Desire battle Duke and Shafir. Shayna and Mia Yim meanwhile do battle with The Hugging Pirates. It is a wild out of control brawl and once again we have to see a swarm of security and official come out to bring it to a stop! The women do try to break free several times but the security stops them for the moment until Raw commissioner Adam Pearce makes his way out with a microphone!


Adam Pearce: OK that’s enough. If you women want to fight, next week on Raw it will be The Real Horsewomen teaming with Mia Yim to take on Becky Lynch, The Hugging Pirates and Fire and Desire in a ten-women tag match!

Adam Pearce drops the microphone keeping it short and sweet as he leaves whilst the two groups stare each other down ready to fight.


Michael Cole: A big announcement for next week’s Raw!

Elias: These two groups have been colliding for weeks and on next week’s Raw, they finally come to a head as the Road to Wrestlemania carries on!

Michael Cole: But up next we are going to have another edition of Supernova Sessions as Noam Dar hosts Mustafa Ali and Dolph Ziggler ahead of their Wrestlemania clash for the Cruiserweight title. Don’t go anywhere!


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see the ring set up ready for the Supernova Sessions show. We can see a couple of house plants around the ring and Noam Dar has his usual cocky smirk on his face as he stands in the ring ready to address the live crowd.

Noam Dar: Welcome to the second-ever edition of Supernova Sessions. Aren’t you glad I brought this back?

Boos from the crowd who are unimpressed.


Noam Dar: Y’all a bunch of dafties anyway.

More boos from the crowd but Dar doesn’t care.


Noam Dar: But before we bring on my two guests, it’s time to focus on the true star of Supernova Sessions. Me!

Boos from the crowd who clearly disagree but Dar does not care.


Noam Dar: Last week, I beat Sheamus all by myself!

Loud boos for the blatant lie as Dar smirks and soaks in the heat from the crowd.


Noam Dar: A former multi-time world champion, United States Champion, and Money in the Bank winner was no match for me!

Dar’s head is the size of a supernova clearly.


Noam Dar: And it doesn’t matter who else is in the Money in the Bank ladder match at Wrestlemania. I mean let’s look at the names who have qualified from Raw!

The crowd are still shitting all over Dar but the Scot does not give a damn about them.


Noam Dar: Bobby Lashley.

Loud boos from the crowd.


Noam Dar: How many years has he been around and he has never won a World title?

The WWE ECW title does not count let’s be real.


Noam Dar: All brawn and no brains. Plus all those muscles won’t matter when I break his leg in a kneebar!

Dar stops himself for a moment and smirks.


Noam Dar: Hell you could say the same thing about Braun Strowman. The monster among men? More like the moron among men!

Dar is really setting himself up for trouble but he is too cocky to care.


Noam Dar: And Angel Garza? There is only one true ladies man on Monday Night Raw.

He winks at the camera, aiming it at a lady in the front row who tells him to get lost. Dar ignores that though and carries on.


Noam Dar: And Smackdown? Who cares about the B show?

Dar takes a seat on the sofa.


Noam Dar: But now we have talked about your future Mr. Money in the Bank, it’s time to bring out our guests!

Cheers from the crowd, hoping to hear even less from Noam Dar.


Noam Dar: Let’s start with the challenger, someone who has failed to get a singles match at Wrestlemania year after year but finally overcame how much of a loser he is to earn a title shot at Wrestlemania.

Loud boos now from the crowd as Dar smirks.


Noam Dar: Please welcome Dolph Ziggler!


*HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*

A pretty decent reaction from the live crowd, probably helped by the fact Noam Dar has wound the crowd up something fierce in the meantime. He does his signature pose at the top of the entrance ramp and shows off his ass before walking down the ramp. He climbs into the ring as Dar insincerely offers him a handshake which Ziggler ignores and sits down on the sofa, annoying Dar.

Noam Dar: Bit rude Dolph. You should be shaking the hands of the stars outshining you.

Ziggler doesn’t rise to it, looking unimpressed. He just stays silent as Noam Dar carries on.


Noam Dar: And now onto the current Cruiserweight Champion, the person who was lucky to beat me.

Loud boos from the crowd as Ziggler rolls his eyes.


Noam Dar: Let’s welcome Mustafa Ali!


*GO HARD*

A loud pop from the crowd as Mustafa Ali walks out with the Cruiserweight title on his shoulder. He slaps hands with a few fans in the front row before walking into the ring. Dar offers him a handshake and whilst wary, Ali does shake hands with Dar loosely. Ziggler shakes his head looking at Ali before the champion takes a seat on the sofa across from Ziggler.

Noam Dar: Welcome guys and I must ask how does it feel to be in the presence of a real star?

Mustafa speaks first.


Mustafa Ali: I mean it feels great.

Dar grins like a Cheshire cat.


Mustafa Ali: I mean Dolph Ziggler is a former world champion and someone I admired when I was first making my way to the WWE.

Dar’s smile soon fades and he glares at Ali as Ziggler speaks next.


Dolph Ziggler: The praise is appreciated Ali. And I have a lot of respect for you. You have been everything I’ve wanted to be.

Cheers from the crowd as Dar rolls his eyes whilst Ali nods politely.


Dolph Ziggler: A fighting champion, who has overcome his doubters.

Ziggler looks directly at the man who Ali beat to become Cruiserweight champion.


Dolph Ziggler: And you’ve beaten some great challengers. Lio Rush, Brian Kendrick, even this guy.

Noam Dar: My name is…

Dolph Ziggler: I know your name, I just don’t care.

Loud cheers from the crowd as Ziggler shuts down Noam Dar and carries on.


Dolph Ziggler: But there is one thing I know. You didn’t want me at Wrestlemania. You wanted Rey Mysterio.

Dar smirks now as Ali is unsure how to react because it is true.


Dolph Ziggler: I know the match you want and I know who your real hero is so you can stop with the fake praise.

Ali puts his hands up.


Mustafa Ali: I ain’t going to deny you were not my dream match at Wrestlemania but nothing I have said has been fake I can assure you.

Ziggler doesn’t look like he is buying it but Ali carries on.


Mustafa Ali: I’ve always had respect for you and whilst I didn’t want to face you, I want Rey Mysterio I can assure you that I’m taking you as seriously as a dream match with him.

Noam chimes in.


Noam Dar: Or maybe you wanted one of the few stars more washed up than Ziggler in Rey Mysterio?

Massive boos for that line and Ziggler is clearly pissed off.


Dolph Ziggler: Washed up? Washed up? That’s all I’ve heard online for years!

Ziggler is angry as he rises to his feet and stands over a smirking Dar who seems happy to have provoked an angry reaction from Ziggler.


Dolph Ziggler: And maybe I was.

Ziggler suddenly looks down at the mat before looking back at Dar.


Dolph Ziggler: I had to get Drew McIntyre to carry my ass and help me get back to where I should have been. Winning titles.

Ziggler is fired up as he points to the fans.


Dolph Ziggler: I went down to NXT and I remembered who I was for a time. But once I lost the North American title, I lost my way.

Ziggler sighs and looks directly at Mustafa Ali.


Dolph Ziggler: I need that Cruiserweight title. I need to prove I’ve still got these. That I can hang with the future like you.

Ali gets to his feet as Ziggler looks him directly in the eyes and points at him.


Dolph Ziggler: And to prove my doubters wrong!

ZIGGLER ON A DIME TURNS AROUND AND SUPERKICKS NOAM DAR OVER THE TOP ROPE! Loud cheers from the crowd as Ziggler turns back to Ali teasing one for him as well before leaving the ring and heading up the entrance ramp. Ali meanwhile stands tall in the ring holding up his Cruiserweight title.


Michael Cole: Dolph Ziggler sending a message to his challenger and his doubters.

Elias: When you run your mouth as much as Noam Dar does, someone is bound to shut it at some point. But what does this mean for Wrestlemania?

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And we see MVP AND LIO RUSH heading to the ring! However, the duo seems to be mid-argument with each other.

MVP: Lio, this needs to stop!

Lio Rush: What needs to stop? That I want to do something different to what you want?

MVP: I’m trying to help you.

Lio Rush: Oh that worked out great last week.

MVP shakes his head in anger.


MVP: Last week was a blip but one we need to work through together and can as part of tag team warfare.

Lio shakes his head.


Lio Rush: Nah I want to enter the Andre the Giant battle royal. We tried this your way and now I want to do things my way to win back the main man Bobby Lashley.

MVP: He’s not going to take you back Lio!

MVP shouts at the youngster who turns to him as MVP calms down.


MVP: Listen let’s talk about this later as we have a match. C’mon.

Lio shakes his head and realizes MVP is right.


Michael Cole (off-screen): Well up next we are going to see MVP and Lio Rush take on EC3 and Drake Maverick. Don’t go anywhere!


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*TOP ONE PERCENT*

Boos from the crowd as we return from the commercial break and EC3 walks out with DRAKE MAVERICK. EC3 has a smug smirk on his face as he walks to the ring whilst Drake is on hand to do whatever he said.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and we are about to see some tag team action.

Elias: Well we heard from EC3 earlier on tonight in regards to why this match was happening.


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We cut to an inset promo as EC3 and Drave Maverick stand in front of the camera in nice suits.

EC3: Two weeks ago MVP, you stuck your nose where it did not belong. You cost me my Money in the Bank qualifying match to Bobby Lashley.

Drake Maverick: Ethan would have won if not for you getting involved in…

EC3 slaps Drake in the back of the head.


EC3: Stop calling me that.

Drake nods and turns to EC3.


Drake Maverick: Sorry EC3.

EC3: Better.

EC3 turns back to the camera.


EC3: As I was saying, you cost me that match. So tonight we are going to teach you and that kid you keep trying to mentor against his will a lesson.

Drake Maverick: But that’s not all.

EC3 smirks.


EC3: We are officially entering the Andre the Giant battle royal.

Drake nods.


Drake Maverick: And one of us will win!

EC3 looks at Drake.


EC3: No I will win and you will make sure of that. Got it?

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*I’M COMING*
*I CAME TO COLLECT*

A mixed reaction from the crowd as MVP and Lio Rush walk out to the ring. Neither man seems particularly happy with one another but they look focused on getting the job done in the ring tonight.

Michael Cole: Well as you saw, EC3 and Drake Maverick have thrown their names into the hat for the Andre the Giant battle royal but Lio Rush and MVP still haven’t come to an agreement on which match they want to enter.

Elias: Lio clearly wants to focus on singles success but MVP wants to enter tag team warfare to earn tag team success.

In the ring after a short argument MVP starts for his team whilst EC3 starts for his and the referee calls for the bell to get this underway!


Match 6: MVP and Lio Rush vs EC3 and Drake Maverick

Match summary: Early on EC3 starts quite aggressively and actually is in control of the match, forcing a retreat from MVP! MVP makes the tag to Lio who remains unimpressed but the young high-flier shows off what he can do and takes control of the match for his team. EC3 is forced to tag in Drake Maverick who steps into the ring and does better than expected but Lio is too much for him. MVP wants to come back in but Lio chooses to stay in and even takes care of EC3 in the closing stages and hits THE FINAL HOUR! Lio Rush makes the cover 1 2 3! Rush wins the match for his team!

Winners via pinfall: MVP and Lio Rush (6:11)

A pretty decent pop from the live crowd impressed by the performance of Lio Rush here. MVP still looks angry but calms down a bit having picked up the win even if it was all down to Lio Rush tonight.

Michael Cole: MVP and Lio Rush bounce back with a win!

Elias: But I don’t think the issues between them are over yet Michael.

Elias is right as MVP tries to join Lio Rush in the ring to celebrate but Lio doesn’t seem to even want to celebrate with MVP and heads up the ramp slapping hands with a few fans in the crowd. MVP glares at him whilst he leaves but Lio doesn’t care as we cut to the backstage area…


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And we see Charly Caruso standing backstage ready for an interview.

Charly Caruso: It’s been an action-packed night so far but my guest at this time is getting ready for the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. Please welcome Sasha Banks!

Sasha walks into the shot looking at Charly dismissively before getting asked the first question.


Charly Caruso: Sasha earlier tonight we found that Taynara Conti had also qualified for the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. What are your thoughts about facing her again?

Sasha scoffs.


Sasha Banks: Why would I care? I’ve already beaten her or did you miss Fastlane?

Charly doesn’t respond prompting Sasha to carry on.


Sasha Banks: Conti got lucky the two times she beat me. It happens. But I’m the legit boss. Has Conti been a five-time Women’s Champion? Was she one-half of the first-ever Women’s tag team champions? Has she won the Money in the Bank ladder match before?

Charly shakes her head as Sasha smirks.


Sasha Banks: Conti isn’t on my level but then again, who is Charly?

Sasha shrugs as Charly asks her next question.


Charly Caruso: My next question is do you have any concerns about having a target on your back?

Sasha shakes her head.


Sasha Banks: I’ve always had a target on my back. When you are the best, everyone wants to knock you down. At Wrestlemania, everyone can try to stop me but the cream will rise to the top as always!

Charly Caruso: One last question Sasha, who do you think the final qualifier from Raw will be? Your former teammate Naomi or Sonya Deville?

Sasha smirks.


Sasha Banks: It’s doesn’t matter. But if I had to guess, Naomi. You have to have a certain skill level to team with me…

Sasha stops herself.


Sasha Banks: Unless you are Bayley.

Another dig at her former best friend from the Boss who brings the interview to a close as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we see THE USOS walking through the back! Both men are in their hoodies that you can get from WWE.COM with the World Tag Team titles around their waists. However, as they are walking through the back they come face to face with CESARO AND ILJA DRAGUNOV! The duo as usual are joined by Zelina Vega and the challengers come face to face with the champions for the first time.

Jey Uso: Hey Uce, look what we have here.

Jimmy Uso: What do you two want?

Zelina Vega speaks instead of the two men.


Zelina Vega: We just wanted to get a look at the best the tag team division had to offer…

Zelina then looks at her clients.


Zelina Vega: Well before these two entered the picture.

Jimmy chuckles.


Jimmy Uso: Oh is this your one true pairing Cesaro?

Cesaro just dismissively shakes his head and stays silent.


Jey Uso: Do you two speak?

Ilja Dragunov: Mne nechego tebe skazat!

The Usos look confused by what Ilja said as Cesaro speaks now.


Cesaro: Because you two aren’t cultured enough to speak more than one language, Ilja said we have nothing to say to you.

Zelina Vega: My clients do their talking in the ring. I speak on their behalf.

Jey steps forward pointing at Cesaro.


Jey Uso: Well how about we test that out. Next week I want Cesaro in the ring.

Cesaro dismissively chuckles as Zelina smiles and nods.


Zelina Vega: You’ll get it. But be careful what you wish for.

Zelina smirks walking off bringing the confrontation to a close as we cut back to the commentary team adjacent to the ring.


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Michael Cole: Well I’ve just gotten word from backstage and our Raw commissioner has just made that match official!

Elias: Next week we will see the Swiss Superman take on Jey Uso!


*AMAZING (REMIX)*

A pretty loud pop from the live crowd as Naomi makes her way out but there is noticeably less of her feel the glow attire than normal and she seems quite angry as she steps into the ring, ignoring the fans.

Michael Cole: Last week saw the return to Monday Night Raw of Naomi and she seems to have a much more serious attitude since returning to Raw.

Elias: Time off from the ring can make you re-think everything. Eight months on the shelf stings. I’ve only been on the shelf for two and I’m itching to get back in the ring!


*PRIDE FIGHTER*

(I know it is unrealistic to use this but it’s one of the few new themes I kind of like) A decent reaction from the crowd as Sonya Deville walks out onto the stage. She has Mandy Rose by her side but they share a fist bump as Mandy heads backstage as promised earlier tonight.

Michael Cole: Fire and Desire sticking to their word!

Elias: They have been trying to better people over the last couple of months but will Naomi trust Sonya.

It doesn’t seem so as Sonya steps through the ropes and offers a handshake which Naomi declines. Sonya shrugs as the referee calls for the bell and the match is underway!


Match 7: Money in the bank qualifier match: Naomi vs Sonya Deville

Match summary: Naomi starts this match off with a lot of aggression and whilst it catches Sonya off-guard, she is more than happy to fire back on her former rival. Both women throw a lot of hands early on in the match as we get to the closing stages Naomi looks to springboard off the apron but SONYA KNOCKS HER OFF THE ROPES TO THE FLOOR! Naomi lands with a hard thud as the referee gives Sonya a warning about the aggression going on.

Naomi meanwhile rolls under the ring apron as Sonya comes to the outside and looks to drag her back into the ring…NAOMI CLOCKS SONYA WITH A LEAD PIPE FROM UNDER THE RING! Sonya falls back to the floor and the referee did not see it! Naomi rolls her back into the ring and climbs to the top rope as she flies off hitting a SPILT-LEGGED MOONSAULT! Naomi hooks the leg for the academic cover and takes the final Raw spot in the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match!


Winner via pinfall: Naomi (5:02)

A mixed reaction from the live crowd as a number of the fans in attendance don’t want to boo Naomi but others clearly are not happy with how she won this match! Naomi however shows no remorse as she celebrates the victory with the referee lifting her hand up before checking on Sonya as Naomi dismissively shakes her head.

Michael Cole: Naomi spoke about wanting Mandy backstage to stop Sonya cheating but maybe this was Naomi’s plan all along!

Elias: Get them before they get you I guess. We have spoken about Naomi’s attitude change since coming back and I think it is a permeant one. Will it bring her the Money in the Bank briefcase at Wrestlemania?

Naomi walks up the ramp as MANDY ROSE walks out and confronts her on the entrance ramp asking what the hell that was about? Naomi just smirks though and leaves the ringside area as Mandy checks on Sonya to make sure she is OK as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we see Bobby Lashley working out in the gym and cut to images of his destroying people since his return to the WWE. We see laying out Finn Balor, Braun Strowman, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens, etc. He is then shown once again working out before he looks at the camera.

Bobby Lashley: I have destroyed every single person in my way but I’ve never become World Champion.

We see Bobby get angrier and angrier as he works out more.


Bobby Lashley: I had my opportunity against Brock Lesnar taken from me!

We see a clip of Lio Rush throwing in the towel when he fought Brock at Survivor Series.


Bobby Lashley: I want my goddamn rematch!

Lashley finishes up his sets before storming to his feet as he looks furious.


Bobby Lashley: And when I win Money in the Bank, I hope Brock walks out of Wrestlemania as Universal Champion.

Bobby glares at the camera intensely.


Bobby Lashley: Because I’m cashing in on the first episode of Raw after Wrestlemania and beating Brock Lesnar!

Lashley storms off bringing the short interview to a close as we cut back to the commentary team adjacent to the entrance ramp.


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Michael Cole: Strong words from Bobby Lashley as he prepares for the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match at Wrestlemania.

Elias: And whilst we have a few matches announced for next week’s Raw, we have gotten word from our commissioner that four more matches have been confirmed for next week’s show.

Michael Cole: After Supernova Sessions broke down earlier tonight, Noam Dar will go one on one with the number one contender for the Cruiserweight title Dolph Ziggler!

Elias: But the three men taking part in the three-way dance will all be in action!

Michael Cole: Aleister Black will take a man he is very familiar with as he fights the Mad Russian Ilja Dragunov!

Elias: Our Universal Champion Andrade Cien Almas takes on Kalisto who we saw pick up a win earlier tonight!

Michael Cole: And in the main event of Monday Night Raw Brock Lesnar will fight Shinsuke Nakamura!

Huge rematch from NJPW all those years ago.


Elias: And that’s on top of Cesaro vs Jey Uso and the ten-woman tag signed for next week as well!


*CRANK IT UP*

A pretty decent pop from the live crowd as THE BIG SHOW walks to the ring. He smiles at the crowd and takes it in for a moment having not wrestled in a long time. He heads over to the commentary desk bumping fists with his former partners before he walks down the entrance ramp for the Raw main event.

Michael Cole: We said it earlier tonight but it’s hard for us to be impartial tonight.

Elias: I’m not even going to pretend to be. We are 100% behind Big Show tonight and hope he kicked Seth’s ass!


*THE RISING*

Massive nuclear heat from the live crowd as Seth Rollins walks out with a smug cocky look on his face. He glares at the commentary desk and even points at Elias telling him not to get any ideas. Elias shakes his head and glares at Seth.

Elias: If I wasn’t still injured, I’d smash this crutch around Seth’s skull.

Michael Cole: It would cost you your job Elias.

Elias: It would be worth it just to see the look on his face.

Seth steps into the ring and still acts super cocky whilst Big Show stares him down. The referee then calls for the bell to get the main event of Raw underway!


Main event: Big Show vs Seth Rollins

Match summary: Seth may have been running his mouth before the bell but as soon as the bell rings he regrets it! Big Show picks up Seth and starts to toss him around the ring using his power to stun the self-proclaimed Monday Night Messiah! Seth can’t seem to get a move in edgeways and we even see the signature chops in the corner spots from Big Show as well to the delight of the crowd! Big Show then picks him up and YEETS HIM ACROSS THE RING!

Seth lands with a hard impact and rolls out of the ring almost teasing he is waving off the match to boos from the crowd. Big Show obviously follows after him and grabs him sending him back into the RING APRON! Seth lands with a hard thud as Big Show goes for another massive chop but MISSES AND HITS THE RING APRON HURTING HIS HAND! Seth pounces though using the ring apron to HIT A TORNADO DDT TO THE FLOOR!

Seth slides back into the ring happy to take a count-out as the referee gets to 9… BUT BIG SHOW MAKES IT INSIDE JUST IN TIME… AS SETH POUNCES ON HIM AND HITS THE CURB STOMP! Seth could make the cover there but he shakes his head and runs off the ropes hitting a SECOND AND THIRD CURB STOMP TO THE HEAD OF BIG SHOW! Loud boos from the crowd as Seth Rollins now makes the cover 1 2 3 Seth Rollins wins again!


Winner via pinfall: Seth Rollins (5:26)

Seth gets to his feet and sticks his arms out in a Jesus-like pose as he taunts the fans some more, whilst Big Show lays on the mat feeling the effect of being hit with three curb stomps in a row.

Michael Cole: He’s done it again.

Elias: He always seems to find a way to win but there was no need to hit three curb stomps.

Michael Cole: Seth did it because he can.

Elias: Oh come on Seth don’t do this! You’ve won the match!

We see what Elias is on about as he slides outside the ring and grabs a PAIR OF STEEL CHAIRS! He slides back into the ring as he puts Big Show’s head underneath one of them ready to go for a CON-CHAIR-CO…


ANGELO DAWKINS SPRINTS OUT!

Angelo Dawkins tries to make the save for Big Show and leaps off the ropes into the ring… CHAIR SHOT TO THE GUT AS DAWKINS FLIES THROUGH THE AIR! Dawkins falls to the floor clutching his ribs as Rollins lays into him with a few shots to the back. Show stumbles to his feet looking to help but Seth keeps him down with a chair shot to the back as well! Seth drops his chair and runs off the ropes… CURB STOMP ONTO THE CHAIR! Show ain’t getting up now as Seth then looks widely at Dawkins and WRAPS THE CHAIR AROUND HIS NECK! Seth heads to the corner ready to make the climb when suddenly…



The place comes completely unglued as EDGE storms out and sprints to the ring! His beard is totally unkempt and wild looking every bit an angry crazy old man. Seth is stunned and looks like has seen a ghost as EDGE SLIDES INTO THE RING AND HITS A SPEAR WIPING OUT SETH ROLLINS! The loudest pop of the night as Edge just looks down at Seth with anger and intensity like only he can. He then sees Dawkins push away the chair that was around his neck and has evil intentions! He walks over to Seth…

AND SETH ROLLS OUT OF THE RING TO MASSIVE BOOS!

Seth flees as quickly as he can with the damaged ribs clearly in a ton of pain as Edge glares at him from the ring, holding the steel chair and pointing it towards Seth. Edge looks almost transfixed before turning to look at Big Show and check on the legend. Big Show nods that he is OK as Edge then makes sure Angelo Dawkins is OK as the camera show Seth Rollins terrified in the stands.

Michael Cole: The Rated-R Superstar is back and he wants Seth Rollins’s head on a stick!

Elias: You saw the fear in Seth’s eyes! He knows how badly he has messed up and I would not want to cross that twisted mind!

The show comes to an end as we see a fired-up Edge holding a steel chair, wanting to get a piece of Seth Rollins as the show fades to black.


Matchcard for next week:

Main event:

Brock Lesnar vs Shinsuke Nakamura

Singles match:
Aleister Black vs Ilja Dragunov

Singles match:
Andrade Cien Almas vs Kalisto

Ten-woman tag team match:
Becky Lynch, The Hugging Pirates and Fire and Desire vs The Real Horsewomen and Mia Yim

Singles match:
Noam Dar vs Dolph Ziggler

Singles match:
Cesaro vs Jey Uso

Tag team match:
The Linebackers vs Breezango



Matchcard for Wrestlemania 36: (Night 1)
April 4th
Tampa, Florida



Women's Universal title match:
Ronda Rousey (c) vs Becky Lynch

Universal title three-way dance:
Andrade Cien Almas (c) vs Brock Lesnar vs Aleister Black


Intercontinental title match:
Daniel Bryan (c) vs Buddy Murphy or The Miz

WWE tag team titles match (stipulation TBA):
The Revival (c) vs Heavy Machinery


Cruiserweight title match:
Mustafa Ali (c) vs Dolph Ziggler

Women's tag team titles match:
The Queens of WWE (c) vs The Hugging Pirates

Men's Money in the Bank ladder match:

Bobby Lashley vs Noam Dar vs Angel Garza vs Braun Strowman vs Cedric Alexander or Big E vs Pete Dunne or Baron Corbin vs ??? vs ???

Pre-show:


Miss Elizabeth Battle Royal (Winner gets a future Women’s WWE, Universal, NXT or NXT UK title match):
Confirmed entrants:

Beth Phoenix, Natalya, Sarah Logan


Matchcard for Wrestlemania 36: (Night 2)

April 5th
Tampa, Florida




WWE title match:
Roman Reigns (c) vs Drew McIntyre

World tag team titles match:
The Usos (c) vs The Ungovernables (Cesaro and Ilja Dragunov)

United States title match:
Chad Gable (c) vs AJ Styles


Women's Money in the Bank ladder match:
Sasha Banks vs Shayna Baszler vs Taynara Conti vs Naomi vs Alexa Bliss vs Liv Morgan vs Ruby Riott vs ???

Grudge match:

“The Fiend” Bray Wyatt vs “The Demon King” Finn Balor

Andre the Giant Battle Royal (Winner gets an Intercontinental, United States or North American title match):
Confirmed entrants:

Drake Maverick, EC3, Kalisto, Shinsuke Nakamura, The Brian Kendrick

Pre-show:

Tag team warfare match (Winners get a future WWE, World, NXT or NXT UK tag team titles match):
The Good Brothers vs The Linebackers vs Breezango vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ???


EWR Rating:
71%
 
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The opening video package for Smackdown Live finishes as we cut to the Smoothie King Center and see the crowd cheering on loudly. We pan around the arena before cutting to the commentary team at ringside.

Byron Saxton: It’s Friday Night and you know what that means. Welcome to a very special three-hour Smackdown Live on the Road to Wrestlemania!

Corey Graves: And Byron we have a special show in store tonight. In the main event, we will see our WWE Women’s Champion Asuka take on Melina!

Byron Saxton: We have three Men’s Money in the Bank qualifying matches with the Bruiserweight Pete Dunne taking on Baron Corbin.

Corey Graves: Big E will take on Cedric Alexander and last but not least of the qualifying matches tonight, Ricochet takes on former WWE Champion Jinder Mahal!

Byron Saxton: Scott Dawson takes on Tucker Knight and Dash Wilder takes on Otis Dozovic to decide the stipulations for the tag team titles match at Wrestlemania.

Corey Graves: Finn Balor will be in action later tonight against Eric Young.

Byron Saxton: But we are starting tonight off with a bang aren’t we Corey?

Corey Graves: That’s correct as right now we will find out who is going to Wrestlemania to fight for the Intercontinental title. Will it be Buddy Murphy or The Miz?


*OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE WORLD*

Boos from the live crowd as Buddy Murphy walks out to the ring, staring dead ahead. He knows how big an opportunity this is for him as he steps into the ring and crouches down in the corner waiting for Miz.

Byron Saxton: Buddy Murphy has been trying to break through ever since joining Smackdown Live last year. He has been close on several occasions to becoming Intercontinental title. A win tonight puts him one match away from doing it at Wrestlemania.

Corey Graves: And look at some of the great matches we have had over the Intercontinental title at the greatest show of them all. Buddy Murphy vs Daniel Bryan could beat them all.


*I CAME TO PLAY*

A pretty decent pop from the live crowd as The Miz walks out in his signature Hollywood-style attire. He takes his sunglasses off and smiles as he walks to the ring playing up to the fans, as The Miz knows how much the Intercontinental title means to him!

Byron Saxton: The Miz has held the Intercontinental title on eight different occasions. If he can win the title at Wrestlemania he will become a nine-time champion matching Chris Jericho!

Corey Graves: And he would come face to face with a man who he has clashed with many times over the years: Daniel Bryan!

The Miz steps into the ring as he joins Buddy Murphy inside the ring. He offers the Aussie a handshake but Murphy shakes his head turning it down. Miz shrugs as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!


Match 1: Intercontinental title Wrestlemania tournament final: Buddy Murphy vs The Miz

Match summary: A slow start to the match as The Miz tries to take down Buddy Murphy but the former Cruiserweight Champion uses his speed advantage to overwhelm Miz and force him to rethink his strategy in this match. Miz does regroup on the outside and heads back into the ring, as he looks to go after the legs of Murphy. Murphy at first does fight Miz off and goes back to peppering him with a variety of knee strikes and chops but Miz is relentless in his attack and eventually does start to slow Murphy down bringing him to the mat.

Miz starts to go after the right leg of Buddy Murphy and works over it on the mat going for the FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK… but Murphy kicks him away with his left leg sending Miz back. It’s now Buddy’s turn to rethink his approach, as he starts to struggle with a bit of a busted wheel as the match goes on. Murphy though fires back and gets a series of chops off on the chest of Miz but MIZ FIRES BACK WITH SOME OF HIS OWN! Miz looks to be in control and gets Murphy in position for the SKULL CRUSHING FINALE…

Murphy elbows himself free from Miz sending him backward and gets him in position for MURPHY’S LAW… MIZ SLIPS OUT AND HITS A SNAP DDT! Close call for both men as The Miz makes the cover but it’s only a 2 count as we hear from ringside that only 5 minutes are remaining. Miz picks up the pace and starts to go for the IT KICKS! Miz lays into Buddy Murphy before looking to finish off with a ROUNDHOUSE KICK… MURPHY DUCKS AND ROLLS MIZ UP!


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Miz kicks out!

Murphy was very close to shocking The Miz here and as they get back up to their feet he catches Miz with a V-TRIGGER! Miz is rocked but Murphy has to roll away for a moment having hurt his own knee in the process. Murphy though soon goes back on the attack and hits Miz with a variety of moves as he tries to keep the A-Lister down but as we go into the final minute Miz refuses to stay down. Murphy is angry as he looks to go for the one move he hasn’t been able to hit… MURPHY’S LAW…

BUT MIZ COUNTERS AND GETS MURPHY DOWN FOR THE FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK!
Cheers from the crowd as Miz gets it locked in with 30 seconds to go! Miz yanks on the right leg of Murphy as he tries to force a tap out in the middle of the ring. Murphy has nowhere to go as he lifts his hand up…


BUT TIME RUNS OUT!

Winner: Time limit draw (15:00)

Loud boos from the crowd as time expires! The Miz lets go of the hold as Buddy Murphy rolls to the corner of the ring clutching his right knee in pain having been trapped in the hold with nowhere to go. The Miz argues with the referee clearly not happy.

Byron Saxton: Well the crowd are not happy but Miz and Murphy pushed each other to the limit here tonight.

Corey Graves: But who is going to Wrestlemania to fight for the Intercontinental title?

The crowd and Corey wonder but we will see soon get an answer…


*GOD SAVE OUR QUEEN/END OF DAYS*

As the Smackdown Live commissioner WADE BARRETT walks out with a microphone in hand! He gets a loud pop from the fans as he points at the two men in the ring.

Wade Barrett: This match is not ending like that!

Loud cheers from the crowd as Miz and Murphy look at the commissioner both nodding.


Wade Barrett: Ring the bell. This match is restarting with no time limit!

Massive cheers as Wade walks backstage and the referee in the ring calls for the bell getting the match back underway!


Match 1: Intercontinental title Wrestlemania tournament final: Buddy Murphy vs The Miz (Match restarted)

Match summary: Both men make their way to the centre of the ring and start to trade strikes with both chopping each other as they try to close this match out. The crowd gets behind Miz but Murphy wins the exchange sending Miz into the ropes as he runs off them BUT STRUGGLES DUE TO THE DAMAGE TO HIS LEG ALLOWING MIZ TO TAKE ADVANTAGE HITTING A RUSSIAN LEGSWEEP! He brings Murphy down and goes for the FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK AGAIN… MURPHY KICKS MIZ INTO THE ROPES HITS MURPHY’S LAW! Murphy makes the cover

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Miz puts his foot on the ropes!

Murphy looks stunned and argues with the referee pointing to his fingers claiming it was a 3! The referee shakes his head as Murphy looks annoyed but goes back to business as Miz tries to get up using the ropes… SO MURPHY CONNECTS WITH A V-TRIGGER IN THE ROPES! However that noticeably hurts Murphy’s knees as he winces in pain before dragging Miz across the ring as he gets up onto his shoulders… BUT HIS KNEE BUCKLES SLIGHTLY AND MIZ SLIPS BEHIND HIM… SKULL CRUSHING FINALE! Miz makes the cover

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MIZ IS GOING TO WRESTLEMANIA!

Winner via pinfall: The Miz (18:48)

Loud cheers from the crowd as The Miz gets to his feet and gets his arm raised by the referee having had to overcome a tough challenge from Buddy Murphy tonight. The Aussie meanwhile is only just coming to, holding his leg realizing what just happened.

Byron Saxton: The Miz is going to Wrestlemania and is now one match away from becoming a nine-time World Champion.

Corey Graves: Buddy Murphy though was this close. If his knee didn’t buckle, I think he would have won the match.

Buddy Murphy is back on his feet and limping as The Miz turns around to offer him a handshake after the match. Murphy looks at it and shakes his head storming off (though he limps as he leaves the ring). The Miz shakes his head but goes back to celebrating his victory as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we see LUCHA HOUSE PARTY standing on a rooftop and they are joined by their ally as of late RICOCHET! Lince Dorado still noticeably has a cast on his leg as he speaks first.

Lince Dorado: Roadblock was a setback but we will get revenge on Cedric and Dio.

Gran Metalik: Esos dos cobardes pagarán por su cobardía.

Ricochet nods agreeing with Gran Metalik as he turns to the camera.


Ricochet: But I think it’s time we also focus on goals over than revenge.

Lucha House Party nod agreeing with Ricochet.


Lince Dorado: My leg isn’t fully healed just yet but it will be in time for Wrestlemania so we are throwing out name into the hat for Tag Team Warfare!

The first Smackdown team enters the match!


Lince Dorado: We’ve not managed to become tag team champions in WWE yet. After we win at Wrestlemania, we’ll fight whoever are the champions and beat them!

Gran Metalik nods agreeing with Lince as Ricochet speaks now.


Ricochet: Meanwhile I plan to soar. Later tonight I will fight Jinder Mahal for a spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match.

Ricochet smirks cockily.


Ricochet: And I can’t think of a match better suited to what I can do than a ladder match at Wrestlemania. Time to prove superheroes are real.

Ricochet ends the promo on that cringey line as we cut elsewhere backstage…


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And we see RANDY ORTON standing backstage with a smug evil smile on his face as he looks at the camera.

Randy Orton: Kevin, I told you. You’ve changed and not for the better.

Randy shakes his head.


Randy Orton: The old Kevin Owens, the one who was Universal Champion, that was NXT Champion would have been the one ending Sami’s career not defending it.

Orton looks dead ahead smiling as he speaks.


Randy Orton: Hell you might have even been in the Wrestlemania main event if you were willing to be the old Kevin Owens and take care of Drew.

Orton smirks having failed to take Drew out himself.


Randy Orton: But instead you want to fight me? To avenge your friend Sami? To end my career?

Orton shakes his head.


Randy Orton: You have the wrong priorities Kevin but fine.

Orton looks angry as he glares at the camera.


Randy Orton: You want to become a shot loser like your friend Sami? I’ll show you the error of your ways and teach you a lesson only a legend can. I accept your challenge for Wrestlemania!

Another big grudge match signed for the biggest show of the year.


Randy Orton: But I can’t promise I won’t do the same thing I did to your best friend Sami…

Orton smirks.


Randy Orton: And the same thing I plan to do to Drew to get my Wrestlemania main event!

Randy is cold as he plans to still take Drew out.


Randy Orton: I’ll punt you in the skull night one and take the WWE title night two!

Orton gets closer to the camera.


Randy Orton: And you will remember the three most dangerous letters in WWE. R K… you know the rest.

Randy Orton walks off bringing the promo to an end as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we come back from the commercial break, ERIC YOUNG is stood in the ring as he waits for his opponent.

Byron Saxton: Welcome back to Smackdown Live and right now we are going to see Eric Young in action against Finn Balor!

Corey Graves: And I’ve got some news about Eric Young. This man right here has entered the Andre the Giant Battle Royal!


*CATCH YOUR BREATH*

The music of Finn Balor hits as the popular Irishmen walks out and gets a loud pop from the crowd. However there is none of the usual posing and theatrics with his music as the former Universal Champion points a finger gun at the ring aiming it at Eric Young before sprinting down the entrance ramp.

Byron Saxton: Finn Balor will bring out the demon king at Wrestlemania to take on Bray Wyatt’s so-called Fiend. And this seems to be a very different Finn Balor right now.

Corey Graves: Eric Young is a tough competitor and a former NXT Tag Team champion but even he might be in for a tough night here.

Finn Balor steps over the ropes and glares at Eric Young who just smirks as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!


Match 2: Finn Balor vs Eric Young

Match summary: For all the bluster Corey gave on commentary, Eric stands no chance as Finn doesn’t let him get a move in, fighting in furious fashion acting almost Demon King like. In the end, he picks up Eric Young and HITS 1916! Finn makes the cover and picks up the win!

Winner via pinfall: Finn Balor (1:56)

Finn gets to his feet as he stands over Eric Young giving him a death glare. The referee looks to raise Finn’s hand into the air to celebrate the victory but Finn pulls away.

Byron Saxton: A dominant win for Finn tonight.

Corey Graves: Something in him has snapped. And I don’t think he is done.

Finn Balor climbs to the top rope as Eric Young lies on the mat still down, seemingly ready to hit the COUP D’GRACE…


*GOOD FRIENDSHIP SONG*

Boos from the crowd but a few cheers as the Firefly Funhouse song starts up. Finn takes his eyes off Eric Young and instead stares at the screen as Bray Wyatt walks through the door in his Mr. Rodgers-style jumper.

Bray Wyatt: Hello kids and welcome to the Firefly Funhouse!

The piped-in cheers from little kids play as off-mic Finn Balor shouts at someone at ringside to pass him a damn microphone.


Bray Wyatt: And today we are going to teach a very important lesson about…

Finn Balor: Bray cut the bullshit!

Loud cheers from the live crowd as Bray laughs.


Bray Wyatt: Finn don’t you know it’s rude to interrupt? I mean I could show you what happens when you interrupt me…

Bray sadistically pulls the corpse of RAMBLING RABBIT! Finn doesn’t seem to care about Bray’s bizarre games.


Finn Balor: Bray give me the Fiend now. I don’t want to wait for Wrestlemania and I don’t want to hear your cryptic nonsense.

Loud cheers for Finn but Bray responds by laughing.


Bray Wyatt: Oh Finn. Be careful what you wish for.

The smile turns to a cold dark stare before turning back to a creepy smile.


Bray Wyatt: But not tonight.

Boos from the crowd as Finn looks furious.


Bray Wyatt: I mean you didn’t even use your full power on Eric. How cocky.

Finn Balor: I’m saving it all for you.

Bray smiles and touches his heart.


Bray Wyatt: I’m touched Finn. And I’ll save my full power just for you too.

Bray tilts his head as Finn looks confused.


Bray Wyatt: For the first time in months, I’ll compete on Smackdown Live!

Cheers from the crowd but Finn doesn’t care.


Finn Balor: Then I suggest you bring The Fiend because I plan on bringing the Demon out the second that match ends! Or it will be your funeral!

Finn drops the microphone and heads up the ramp as Bray stands in the Funhouse watching on… and JUST CHUCKLES TO HIMSELF! He finally finishes as he looks at the camera.


Bray Wyatt: See you soon Finn. Bye everyone.

The theme song for the Firefly Funhouse plays as Bray waves us goodbye and we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.


Byron Saxton: Strong words from both Finn Balor and Bray Wyatt.

Corey Graves: Both men are terrifying prospects at their so-called full power. And even without Bray is a dangerous man.

Byron Saxton: Well I’ve gotten word from backstage it will be Mike Kanellis who faces the prospect of stepping into the ring with Bray Wyatt next week.

Corey Graves: I feel sorry for Mike but right now we’ve got this video sent in by the Robert Stone Brand from NXT. Let’s take a look.


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We see ROBERT STONE standing in a nice suit with his clients standing behind him on their phones doing whatever (Chelsea Green, Vanessa Bourne, Aliyah) whilst Raquel Gonzalez stands next to Robert Stone.

Robert Stone: These last few weeks have been a setback. But that’s all they have been. A setback.

Robert shakes his head.


Robert Stone: My clients are the best Women in not just NXT but the whole of WWE.

He points at his clients with none of them paying attention to him minus Raquel who nods along.


Robert Stone: But we are getting threats from Carmella and Liv Morgan.

Robert mockingly pulls down his glasses.


Robert Stone: If you two want to get hurt, you are welcome to come down to NXT and my girls will be happy to teach you a lesson.

Chelsea Green at this point gets back to her feet.


Chelsea Green: I mean I’ll leave that to the rest of you but for me? As the star of the Robert Stone Brand will be winning the ladder match to become the Number one contender to the NXT Women’s title!

Robert Stone nods agreeing.


Robert Stone: Exactly and once we take care of that piece of business, it doesn’t matter if it is the Queens or the Pirates. We are coming for the WWE Women’s tag team titles.

Robert brings the promo to a close as we cut to a hallway backstage elsewhere…


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And we can see BIG E walking down the hallway as he heads to the ring!

Byron Saxton: Well up next we are going to see Big E take on Cedric Alexander in a Money in the Bank Qualifier! Don’t go anywhere as this special three-hour Smackdown carries on!


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*WON’T LET GO (ROCK REMIX)*

Boos from the crowd as we return from the commercial break and CEDRIC ALEXANDER walks out to the ring! He sticks his arms out and is joined by Dio Maddin. He fist bumps his tag team partner and pseudo bodyguard before walking to the ring ahead of this qualifying match.

Byron Saxton: Welcome back to Friday Night Smackdown and we are about to see two future top acts in WWE go head-to-head.

Corey Graves: But there will be no Dio Maddin and no New Day at ringside for this match. Both men will go this alone.


*FEEL THE POWER*

Loud cheers from the crowd as Big E walks out and he even has chalk on his hands as he slaps them together in old NXT Big E style. He shouts as he walks to the ring ahead of this big opportunity tonight.

Byron Saxton: Big E pushed Karrion Kross to the limit at Roadblock and was this close to beating him. If Kross didn’t fall off the car, Big E wins.

Corey Graves: The smallest of things can be the difference between success and victory. However as Big E’s harshest critic, he has found the aggression I want out of him. He shows this here and at Wrestlemania? He’ll walk out as Mr. Money in the Bank.

Big E steps into the ring as Cedric talks a bunch of trash. Big E shakes his head before waiting for the referee to call for the bell and this match is underway!


Match 3: Money in the bank qualifier: Big E vs Cedric Alexander

Match summary: Cedric for all his trash talk before the bell soon realizes what he is in for after charging straight at Big E and getting slammed around the ring. Big E’s power is a problem for Cedric who has to retreat for the time by rolling out of the ring. Big E though carries on the attack by following him out of the ring as Cedric looks to get some space. Cedric catches Big E as he comes back into the ring with a series of kicks and stomps but Big E overpowers once again!

Big E is in control of the match and Cedric struggles to stay alive but he does. Commentary reminds us of Cedric’s long Cruiserweight title run as in the ring he uses an eye rake to get back into the match out of view of the referee. Cedric from there tries to use his pace and high-flying skill to overwhelm Big E. In the end, Cedric even goes for OVERDRIVE… but Big E avoids the move just in time before deadlifting Cedric off the mat and SLAMS HIM DOWN WITH THE BOOTY DROP! Big E makes the cover 1 2 3 Big E is going to Money in the Bank!


Winner via pinfall: Big E (10:33)

Big E gets to his feet and smiles as the referee raises his hand to a loud pop. The crowd cheers loudly for Big E having picked up a big win over Cedric Alexander tonight.

Byron Saxton: Big E qualifies for the Money in the Bank ladder match.

Corey Graves: No shame for Cedric. He pushed Big E to the limit but in the end, the powerhouse was too much for him.

Big E is about to carry on his celebration when from the titantron we can hear CLAPPING! The camera soon focuses on the screen and we see KARRION KROSS SAT ON A CHAIR IN A SUIT WITH A SMUG GRIN ON HIS FACE.


Karrion Kross: Congratulations Big E.

Big E stops smiling as he looks at the screen and sees Karrion Kross’s smug grin.


Karrion Kross: The pain of defeat can be hard to erase but maybe I didn’t inflict enough pain on you.

Kross looks at his hand before looking back at the camera with disgust.


Karrion Kross: I clearly need to do more to destroy your positivity.

Big E in the ring dares Karrion Kross to make his presence felt and but Kross smirks shaking his head.


Karrion Kross: I will destroy you all on my terms but I will start by cutting the main head off the hydra.

Kross pulls a card out from his pocket due to their noticeable being no Scarlett due to her recent broken leg. The card has the prince on it as he looks at the camera.


Karrion Kross: Tell Kofi, I accept his challenge for Wrestlemania!

A big singles match for Wrestlemania is confirmed.


Karrion Kross: But be sure to tell Kofi what awaits him when he steps into the ring with me.

Kross grins as the camera pans over to the hourglass next to him.


Karrion Kross: TICK TOCK TICK TOCK TICK TOCK!

The video disappears from the titantron as Big E is left furious in the ring and the show cuts to a commercial break.


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When we come back from the commercial break we can see KOFI KINGSTON talking to XAVIER WOODS about what we have just seen as Kayla Braxton walks up to them.

Kayla Braxton: Kofi, Woods can I get your thoughts on what just happened?

Kofi Kingston: I first of all want to give props to our boy Big E. You deserve all the success you get and we’re rooting for you in the Money in the Bank ladder match.

Woods nods agreeing with Kofi though he does interrupt.


Xavier Woods: I mean he deserves all the success but he might not be the only New Day member in that match.

Kofi nods and fist bumps Woods.


Kofi Kingston: Do you know who you’re facing?

Woods shakes his head.


Xavier Woods: Wade is going to tell me later but when I qualify the best man will win whether that is Big E or me!

Kofi Kingston: Healthy competition boy. I love to see it bay-bee!

Woods nods as they share a fist bump and Kofi gets back to business.


Kofi Kingston: Woods and Big E helped me get to the WWE title so I’m going to help them win gold as well but there is one man I’m not done with. Karrion Kross.

Kayla nods as she asks her next question.


Kayla Braxton: He has accepted your Wrestlemania challenge but what do you think of his comments about ending the positivity of the New Day?

Kofi Kingston: People have been trying that for years. We’ve fought many teams and many men who’ve wanted to break us. To make us angry and broken like them.

Kofi shakes his head.


Kofi Kingston: But our friendship is what keeps us strong. No matter how many setbacks we have, we all have each other. Kross you think that you can break our positivity? You never will and at Wrestlemania, I’ll create another Kofimania moment!

Cheers from the crowd as Kofi brings the promo to a close as The New Day members walk off elsewhere whilst we cut to another part of the backstage area…


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And we see JOHN MORRISON standing backstage ready to speak. He is wearing a fancy fur coat and a pair of sunglasses which he takes off, showing a black eye clearly pissed off.

John Morrison: It should have been me fighting Miz in the final tonight. Going one-on-one with my best friend and then fighting Daniel Bryan at Wrestlemania for the Intercontinental title.

John shakes his head.


John Morrison: Cedric, Dio. You took that away from me. I came back to WWE to win titles and you took away the opportunity to do it on the grandest stage of them all.

John snaps the sunglasses in anger clearly heated.


John Morrison: It’s not my fault that Shelton’s leg buckled under the weight of carrying your ass!

Ouch!


John Morrison: But whatever I do to you, that will be my fault.

OK Snitsky.


John Morrison: See I will get my Intercontinental title shot when I win the Andre the Giant battle royal…

Another name enters the match and a fairly big one too.


John Morrison: But I still want a piece of both of you.

John drops the broken sunglasses to the floor and points at the camera.


John Morrison: So next week, my tag team partner and best friend The Miz will team with me to take you two on!

Cheers from the crowd happy to see Miz and Morrison back into tag team action.


John Morrison: I’m going to get rid of you before we A-Listers do what we do best at Wrestlemania and win!

John Morrison ends the promo on that note and walks off as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break we cut to the commentary team at ringside who are talking to each other.

Byron Saxton: Well as we saw before the commercial break, John Morrison confirmed he will be teaming with The Miz to take on Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin. However according to my sources backstage, Miz didn’t even know about this challenge by Morrison!

Corey Graves: I’m sure Morrison wouldn’t have made this challenge without knowing if Miz would want this or not. It could be a warm-up for Wrestlemania for her!


*HEAVY*

Cheers from the crowd as TUCKER KNIGHT from Heavy Machinery walks to the ring for this match. There is noticeably no Otis Dozovic with him as he walks to the ring but he slaps hands with a few fans.

Byron Saxton: Well right now we are going to see the first of two matches between The Revival and Heavy Machinery to decide the stipulation for the WWE tag team titles match at Wrestlemania.

Corey Graves: And Wade Barrett has made sure to ban their teammates from ringside for each match!


*SOUTHERN PROUD*

Boos from the crowd as Scott Dawson walks out to the ring with a serious look on his face. He has his WWE tag team title around his waist and taps it as he looks at Tucker in the ring.

Byron Saxton: This will be an interesting match as neither of these men are singles competitors by trade.

Corey Graves: Also do we know what stage the leg of Tucker Knight is in going into this match?

Scott Dawson is now stood in the ring as Tucker Knight looks annoyed whilst the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!


Match 4: Tucker Knight vs Scott Dawson

Match summary: Scott Dawson starts off the match going right after the leg of Tucker Knight. He works over the right leg that The Revival broke months ago. Tucker Knight though is expecting it and does start to counter this sending Scott Dawson flying around the ring! The crowd starts to get into Tucker more as the match goes on and it looks like he might be about to win as DAWSON PULLS THE REFEREE INTO TUCKER’S PATH WHO KNOCKS HIM OVER! Tucker looks remorseful as DAWSON POUNCES KICKING HIM IN THE DICK! Dawson then grabs his tag title from by the steps and CLOCKS TUCKER IN THE HEAD! He tosses away the evidence as the referee turns back around and makes the cover 1 2 3 Scott Dawson steals it!

Winner via pinfall: Scott Dawson (8:42)

Loud boos from the crowd as The Revival use the tag team titles once again to secure a win! Scott Dawson snatches his hand away from the referee upon the bell ringing as he smugly celebrates his victory.

Byron Saxton: Scott Dawson steals it!

Corey Graves: The Top guys doing whatever it takes to make sure they win and now Scott Dawson will pick one of the stipulations for Wrestlemania!

And it looks like he is going to announce the stipulation he wants for Wrestlemania right now as he has a microphone in his hand ready to speak.


Scott Dawson: And once again, I prove what it takes to be a top guy.

Boos from the crowd as we see Tucker Knight outside the ring holding his head and he looks furious.


Scott Dawson: Yeah you look at me that way because it’s going to be the same result at Wrestlemania!

Tucker shakes his head and points at Dawson who smirks.


Scott Dawson: You people want to know what kind of match I’m going to pick? What are you expecting?

He sticks the microphone out as a few fans chant for a variety of stipulations (Cage, tables, TLC, Ladder) as Dawson nods.


Scott Dawson: Good thing I don’t listen to you people then!

Loud boos from the crowd.


Scott Dawson: You want to know what stipulation I’m going to pick? And that my partner Dash is going to pick? A regular tag team match!

The boos get even louder for the stipulation let down as Scott Dawson smirks.


Scott Dawson: Because there is no tag team better in a regular tag team match than us!

Scott drops the microphone as the boos reign down on him whilst Tucker holds his head looking furious.


Corey Graves: Genius. Total genius!

Byron Saxton: Genius is taunting the fans and getting their hopes up?

Corey Graves: The top guys care about keeping their titles and they just made sure they will with that stipulation!

Byron Saxton: Agree to disagree. Anyway, I’m just getting word from the backstage area we have Ruby Riott with Kevin Patrick as she has something to say.


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And as we cut backstage we see RUBY RIOTT flanked by SARAH LOGAN. Kevin Patrick is stood in a suit ready to interview the leader of the Riott Squad.

Kevin Patrick: Ruby…

Ruby snatches the microphone from him.


Ruby Riott: I said I had something to say. I don’t need a glorified mic stand. Now leave!

Kevin Patrick wisely does what she says and leaves the shot, crab-walking off elsewhere as Ruby turns to face the camera.


Ruby Riott: Two weeks ago, at Roadblock, I was twenty seconds away from becoming WWE Women’s Champion.

Sarah behind her shows how close she was with her fingers.


Ruby Riott: Do you know how much it hurts to have been that close to your dreams and it just slips through your fingers?

Ruby looks intense and angry as she glares at the camera.


Ruby Riott: I’ve woken up some nights thinking about what happened and how close I was to glory. So close to finally getting my hands on gold in WWE.

You can see the hurt on her face as she looks at her hands.


Ruby Riott: But that will fuel me.

She looks back up at the camera.


Ruby Riott: I’m in the Money in the Bank ladder match and winning that near guarantees I will become a Women’s Champion.

Sarah Logan in the background nods agreeing with Ruby.


Ruby Riott: No one in the match wants that briefcase more than me and I promise when I win the briefcase I’m not waiting to cash it in.

Ruby walks right up to the camera.


Ruby Riott: I’m cashing in the very first opportunity. Raw or Smackdown it doesn’t matter…

Ruby moves away from the camera ready to walk off.


Ruby Riott: I’ll cause a riot.

Ruby carries on leaving off-camera as she signals for her tag team partner Sarah Logan to follow her as we cut to a commercial break.


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*SHER (LION)*

Boos from the crowd as we return from the commercial break as the former WWE Champion JINDER MAHAL walks to the ring. He snarls at the crowd and taunts the fans as he steps into the ring.

Byron Saxton: Welcome back to Friday Night Smackdown and right now we are about to see a former WWE Champion in action in a Money in the Bank qualifying match!

Corey Graves: Jinder Mahal has had a disappointing couple of years after flying high as a WWE and United States Champion. Winning Money in the Bank could get his career back on track.


*ONE AND ONLY*

A decent pop from the crowd as the acrobatic high-flier Ricochet makes his way out as he poses for the crowd. He points to the sky before heading to the ring, leading over the ropes coming face to face with Jinder Mahal.

Byron Saxton: Ricochet is someone who thrives in a ladder match. If he wins tonight, he has to be a favourite to win the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match.

Corey Graves: But beating a former WWE Champion is no easy feat Byron.

Both men are in the ring as Ricochet walks around it whilst Jinder glares at him. The referee meanwhile calls for the bell to get this match underway!


Match 5: Money in the bank qualifier: Ricochet vs Jinder Mahal

Match summary: Jinder Mahal during the match plays the role of the powerhouse and immovable object which Ricochet struggles to take down with his standard offense. Jinder controls the majority of the match with his strength and slams Ricochet around the ring. However, Ricochet goes up a level and shows some of the things only he can do, putting Jinder on the mat and escaping his power moves. In the end, Ricochet climbs to the top rope and hits Jinder with the 630 SPLASH! Ricochet makes the cover and picks up the win advancing to the Money in the Bank ladder match!

Winner via pinfall: Ricochet (7:50)

Ricochet gets to his feet and smiles having earned himself a big opportunity in three weeks at Wrestlemania. The crowd cheers happy he has won (and that Jinder didn’t) as the referee raises his hand.

Byron Saxton: Ricochet advances to Money in the Bank and he did it by beating a former WWE Champion!

Corey Graves: Ricochet can do things that no one else can do without a ladder. Wait till we see him with one at Wrestlemania. He might steal the show!

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And we can see EMBER MOON backstage relaxing playing 2k19 (Because no one relaxes whilst playing 2k20). She is noticeably a bit stressed out as she plays before being joined by her tag team partner and friend ALEXA BLISS! She takes a seat next to Ember and notices who she is facing in the game. It’s Asuka.

Alexa Bliss: Ember, as your friend I’m a bit worried you are obsessed with beating Asuka.

Ember shakes her head.


Ember Moon: I’m not obsessed, I’m focused Alexa.

Ember though noticeably makes a mistake in the game and that allows Asuka to pin her causing Ember to slam her controller down in anger.


Alexa Bliss: Are you sure?

Ember looks at her as Bliss puts her hands up.


Alexa Bliss: I know how much being WWE Women’s Champion means especially when you haven’t before…

Ember Moon: Do you? Or have you forgotten the hunger?

Bliss looks a bit taken aback by that comment as Ember expands.


Ember Moon: Bliss you pretty much debuted on Smackdown and won the title straight away. I’ve been here for years and never won the WWE Women’s title.

Alexa nods and looks sad as Ember comforts her friend.


Ember Moon: I know you are trying to help Lexi but you haven’t had to go through what I’ve gone through. You’ve managed to beat everyone in your path and find a way to do it. I’ve never managed to beat Asuka one on one for the title.

Alexa Bliss: Not many people have.

Ember Moon: I want to be better than most people Alexa. I don’t want to settle for being the best of the rest, I want to beat the best and that’s Asuka. I know I can beat her. Hell, I pinned her at Roadblock.

Alexa nods.


Alexa Bliss: Exactly so don’t get in your own head. I want to be able to cash the money in the bank in to face you!

Ember smirks at that line.


Ember Moon: Oh what are you scared of Asuka now?

Alexa chuckles as she shares a fist bump with Ember and takes a seat next to her ready to start gaming with Ember.


Alexa Bliss: Nah I’ll just beat you like I always do in this!

Ember shakes her head.


Ember Moon: Well then you’re on!

Ember smiles as she looks at the TV ready to fight Alexa but the smile soon fades as Ember goes deep in thought when she sees Asuka name flash up once again on the screen as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see a podium is set up in the middle of the ring with something underneath a cloth. We can see a banner over the top reading: Intercontinental title announcement and we soon hear this music…

*FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIES*

Boos from the crowd as the Intercontinental Champion DANIEL BRYAN walks out to the ring and he is joined by his fellow Eco-Warrior Erick Rowan. Bryan has a smug look on his face as he steps into the ring.

Byron Saxton: Welcome back to Smackdown Live as we enter a rare third hour and we are about to hear from our Intercontinental Champion Daniel Bryan.

Corey Graves: And we already know he is going one on one at Wrestlemania with his old rival The Miz.

Byron Saxton: But before we get there, I’ve gotten word from backstage that Erick Rowan will be entering the Andre the Giant battle royal!

Corey Graves: A scary prospect for most people in that match. Not many people can match up to the size of Erick Rowan.

Daniel Bryan now has a microphone to the disappointment of the live crowd as he points at all the fans in the crowd.


Daniel Bryan: You people are about to witness history. And you should feel lucky to be witnessing history.

Cheap heat for this as Bryan smirks.


Daniel Bryan: But before I get down to making history, I need to discuss someone who is an insignificant part of mine. The Miz!

Cheers for the mention of the A-Lister. Oh how the turn have tabled.


Daniel Bryan: I’m happy too. I get to punch him in the mouth one more time at Wrestlemania!

Daniel shakes his head as he discusses the A-Lister.


Daniel Bryan: He used to talk about how much this title meant to him but I’m the man who is taking it back to the glory days.

Boos from the crowd as Daniel shakes his head.


Daniel Bryan: All Miz did was talk! I’ve gone out into the ring and made this title the most important.

He points at his title and lifts it into the air.


Daniel Bryan: Did Miz fight for over thirty minutes with one of the best technical wrestlers in the world and win? No because he can’t.

Boos from the crowd as the gloating from Bryan carries on.


Daniel Bryan: But there are people within the company who want to help and make sure Miz succeeds so he does their little interviews on TV shows that I won’t do!

Erick nods as Bryan carries on.


Daniel Bryan: Why would I go on those capitalist shows and promote things that damage this planet?

He raises a fair point.


Daniel Bryan: But let’s look at earlier tonight. When I went to a time limit draw with Pete Dunne, he made us have a rematch. The Miz? He gets the clock restarted against an already injured opponent!

Boos from the crowd who wanted to see a result tonight as Bryan carries on.


Daniel Bryan: Miz only beat someone with the skill of Buddy Murphy thanks to Murphy’s knee buckling.

Bryan missing out the work Miz did on the knee throughout the match.


Daniel Bryan: Hell you only beat Rowan due to Dunne breaking his fingers.

Rowan looks at Bryan not happy to be reminded of his loss last week in the semi-final but he remains silent.


Daniel Bryan: But tonight isn’t about him. He will get his chance to lose at Wrestlemania. Tonight is about doing what’s right for the future of the Intercontinental title and the planet.

The crowd seems confused as Bryan turns to Erick Rowan nodding. Erick Rowan walks around the podium and pulls out a TRASHCAN?!? He brings it in front of Daniel Bryan who smirks as he looks at the crowd.


Daniel Bryan: It’s time to fix the mistake of the title over the last few years. This title whilst prestigious stands for superstars like The Miz. Who cares more about talking and less about wrestling.

He sticks the Intercontinental title above the trash can pointing at it, especially the leather straps around the title.


Daniel Bryan: Look at the leather around the title. Do you know how many cows were killed to make these straps? How many innocent animals were slaughtered just so Miz could have his fancy title that he was so proud of but tried to avoid defending?

Daniel shakes his head as the boos get louder.


Daniel Bryan: Let’s put the title where it belongs!

Bryan drops the old title into the trash getting an insane amount of boos from the live crowd as he laughs to himself and walks over to the podium.


Daniel Bryan: And now it’s time for a title that is befitting of the champion of the planet!

He pulls the black cloth off the podium and reveals A HEMP VERSION OF THE INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE! Loud boos from the crowd as the popular design is replaced by a hemp version of it and Bryan soaks in the heat from the crowd. He lifts the new version of the title into the air before speaking again.


Daniel Bryan: This is the title of a true champion. Someone who fights for the planet. Someone who fights for the future. Someone who…


*I CAME TO PLAY*

A loud pop from the live crowd as The Miz storms out to the ring in a pair of suit trousers and a white shirt, clearly rushing to the ring after what he just heard! He heads to the ringside area and gets a microphone from someone at ringside before pointing at Daniel Bryan in the ring!

The Miz: THIS IS A DISGRACE!

Miz is furious as he slides into the ring and immediately confronts a smirking Daniel Bryan in the ring.


The Miz: How dare you throw that title in the trash like some piece of dirt?

Massive cheers for Miz as Bryan smirks in Miz’s face.


Daniel Bryan: You say I treat it like trash after your reigns? All you did was talk…

MIZ SLAPS THE MICROPHONE OUT OF BRYAN’S HAND ANGERING HIM! Rowan steps forward but Bryan stops him as Miz speaks.


The Miz: I made that title must-see when people were not treating it with the respect it deserved. And that includes you.

Bryan rolls his eyes but Miz is red in the face with anger.


The Miz: You only drafted me to bring that title to the brand but you never gave me the opportunity to show how important that title was! I had to literally go onto Talking Smack and call out your poor management to get the time I deserved.

Loud cheers from the crowd as Miz is right in Bryan’s face.


The Miz: I stole the show and had a war with Dolph Ziggler that got everyone talking!

One of the best feuds of that year and the last time I cared about Ziggler.


The Miz: I made that title A-list again but look what happened to it. It’s fallen into the hands of someone who refuses to treat it with the respect it deserves because that title is synonymous with me!

Loud cheers from the crowd as Bryan shakes his head and Rowan noticeably unfolds his arms.


The Miz: You can’t handle that people think of me and not you when they think…

ROWAN CHARGES FORWARD LOOKING TO CLOCK MIZ… BUT MIZ SEES IT COMING AND CLOCKS HIM IN THE HEAD WITH THE MICROPHONE! He stands over Rowan having knocked him down and goes for another shot with the microphone… BUT MIZ ATTACKS HIM FROM BEHIND WITH THE TITLE BELT! Bryan smirks with an evil grin as Rowan holds his face and noticeably looks very angry.

Bryan shouts instructions at Rowan as the giant looks at Bryan but does what he says and
BEATS MIZ DOWN! Bryan gets in a few shots to The Miz whilst Rowan is laying a beating to him and we can hear from the crowd a few “Morrison” chants as they hope Miz’s best friend to come to make the save… BUT THERE IS NO SIGN OF HIM! The crowd also soon realizes this and those people cheering for John Morrison soon turn to boos. In the ring, Miz is grabbed by Rowan and held as Bryan lays into him with several YES KICKS!

Bryan finishes off with a roundhouse kick to the head before looking at the trash can and tells Rowan it’s time to do even more damage. Bryan grabs the trashcan he placed the old Intercontinental title and puts it in position by The Miz. He looks at Rowan and nods at him. Rowan picks up The Miz as he looks to slam him down onto the TRASHCAN WITH A POWERSLAM! Boos from the crowd as Miz lays in a mess on the trashcan as Bryan puts his foot on The Miz and lifts his new hemp Intercontinental title into the air!


Byron Saxton: Horrible actions by Daniel Bryan. How dare he do that to the Intercontinental title!

Corey Graves: Even I can’t defend it. It’s one of the most prestigious belts in the WWE and he threw it in the trash can!

Byron Saxton: Plus where was John Morrison his so-called best friend?

Corey Graves: Maybe he had already headed to another Hollywood movie shoot?

Daniel Bryan carries on posing in the ring with Rowan standing behind him cutting an imposing presence as he glares at The Miz on the mat whilst the camera focuses in on The Miz laid on out on the trash can with the old Intercontinental title sticking out of it as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we once again see The Miz but he is being checked over by medical personnel after attack Erick Rowan and Daniel Bryan. However the door soon swings open and Miz looks furious as we see JOHN MORRISON walk into the room.

John Morrison: Are you OK?

The Miz looks baffled by that question.


The Miz: Where the hell were you?

Miz pushes away the medics checking on him and steps off the table confronting Morrison!


The Miz: I’m getting my ass beating two on one in the ring and instead of you coming out to have my back, you are too busy signing me up for tag team matches I never agreed to!

Morrison pulls down his sunglasses and looks annoyed.


John Morrison: So I come in here to make sure you were OK and all I get is shouted at?

Morrison sticks his arms up in disbelief.


John Morrison: I was busy showering and didn’t hear what happened until it was too late so I came to check on you.

Miz doesn’t look like he buys it.


John Morrison: And yeah I asked for a tag team match because I thought you would help with my issues but you clearly only want it one way.

Miz shakes his head and goes to speak but Morrison interrupts him.


John Morrison: No, I won’t be your damn sidekick.

John Morrison storms off and slams the door as he leaves. The Miz is left in the room shaking his head as the medics go back to checking on him and we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.


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Byron Saxton: Well it looks like there is tension between Miz and Morrison at the moment.

Corey Graves: Morrison is right though. He isn’t The Miz’s sidekick!


*THE EMPIRE*

Massive heat from the crowd once again as the WWE Champion ROMAN REIGNS marches out to the ring… AND HE’S NOT ALONE! Walking behind him in their ring gear are THE WAR RAIDERS! The two men who laid out Drew McIntyre last week to close the show. They look angry whilst Roman looks smug leading the team to the ring.

Byron Saxton: Last week we saw The War Raiders make their return after being off TV for a couple of months and lay out Drew McIntyre. And it seems like it was at the request of the Tribal chief.

Corey Graves: These three were all part of the Corporation together and it looks like Roman called upon some old friends for help.

The trio now stand in the ring with The War Raiders standing behind Roman cutting an imposing presence as he speaks first.


Roman Reigns: I told you people that I was not done in making sure Drew McIntyre didn’t make it to Wrestlemania!

Loud boos from the crowd which bringing a smile to Roman’s face.


Roman Reigns: And since Randy couldn’t get the job done…

I’m sure the Viper will love that line.


Roman Reigns: I called upon some old friends to help me take care of business.

He looks over his shoulders gesturing to The War Raiders who are still cutting an imposing presence.


Roman Reigns: These two men went to war as part of the Corporation and regularly destroyed Kevin Owens. They helped beat up Drew McIntyre and left him laying for months.

Hanson and Rowe crank their necks and knuckles as they don’t seem that interested in this talking business. They just want to fight.


Roman Reigns: Sometimes it’s not about working harder, it’s about working smarter and Drew isn’t worthy of facing me at Wrestlemania!

Byron Saxton (on commentary): Or you’re just scared Roman!

Roman Reigns: And to make sure he doesn’t make it as well as taking Kevin Owens out for attacking me, I’ve used my influence with the higher-ups above Wade Barrett to get a match signed for next week’s Smackdown!

Loud boos for the abuse of power but Roman enjoys the boos.


Roman Reigns: It will be The War Raiders taking on Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens in the main event of Smackdown!

A big match signed for next week’s main event and the crowd for once cheers something Roman says.


Roman Reigns: I don’t know why you morons are cheering as these two will destroy Drew McIntyre once and for all!

More loud boos from the crowd as Hanson steps forward with a microphone of his own.


Hanson: You can boo it all you want but we attacked Drew last week for one simple reason.

Rowe: Money.

Short and sweet.


Hanson: We have been off TV for weeks recovering from the wounds of warfare and knew we had to make an impact.

Rowe: We don’t care about Roman…

That brings a look of disgust from the WWE Champion but the War Raiders ignore him or don’t notice as they carry on.


Hanson: Next week we send a message to the whole roster especially the tag team division ahead of tag team warfare!

Another team confirmed for the match!


Rowe: And once we destroy everyone, we will take back our tag team titles!

The War Raiders drop the microphones and leave the ring, leaving Roman alone in the ring as he finishes up the promo.


Roman Reigns: And once Drew is written off Wrestlemania, maybe you people will finally acknowledge no one can stop me!

And now Roman brings the promo to an end dropping his microphone to the mat as he holds his WWE title in the air to loud boos from the crowd!


Byron Saxton: Well we know why the War Raiders are willing to work with Roman Reigns. It’s all about the money.

Corey Graves: And about sending a message ahead of tag team warfare. A match type that suits The War Raiders perfectly.

Byron Saxton: However we will see how they get on in action against Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens next week.

Corey Graves: But up next, we will see our final Money in the Bank qualifier of the night as Baron Corbin takes on Pete Dunne! Don’t go anywhere!


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*I BRING THE DARKNESS (END OF DAYS)*

Boos from the crowd as Baron Corbin slowly makes his way out as we return from the commercial break. He has a smug look on his face and taunts the fans as he walks to the ring.

Byron Saxton: Well up next we are about to see Baron Corbin take on Pete Dunne for a spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match but let’s hear what Corbin had to say in the lead up to the match!


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We cut to Baron Corbin standing in a dark room backstage with a smug smile on his face.

Baron Corbin: At Roadblock, I gave the Hollywood wannabe wrestler David Arquette the beating he deserved and sent him packing.

Baron chuckles to himself before carrying on.


Baron Corbin: Now I can get back to crushing these fans’ dreams by beating their favourites.

Corbin looks very proud of himself as he says that line.


Baron Corbin: Pete Dunne? I’ve heard a lot of hype about him from NXT UK and the fact he held the NXT UK title for six hundred and eighty-five days.

Corbin shakes his head.


Baron Corbin: It’s because he didn’t face me!

Corbin laughs in typical pantomime heel fashion.


Baron Corbin: I’m a former Money in the Bank winner and this time, when I cash in, I will become a world champion.

Corbin chuckles bringing the promo to an end as we cut back to the commentary team.


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Corey Graves: Corbin if he qualifies will have an advantage only Braun Strowman in the match will have. He has won the Money in the Bank briefcase before.

*CAN YOU FEEL MY HEART?*

A pretty decent reaction from the live crowd as Pete Dunne walks out having had a great few months since debuting on the main roster. And he is not alone as his fellow member of British Strong Style Trent Seven walks out with him as he looks to fire his friend and tag team partner up.

Byron Saxton: Pete Dunne has taken Smackdown by storm in his short time on the brand.

Corey Graves: A former Intercontinental Champion, lasting over fifty minutes in the Royal Rumble and pushing Daniel Bryan to the limit at Roadblock in a thirty-minute classic.

Byron Saxton: He has the chance to make even more of an impact if he can beat Corbin.

Corey Graves: Dunne’s finger-snapping ability may come in hand in a ladder match as who can climb a ladder with broken fingers?

Pete Dunne stands in the ring as outside of the ring Trent Seven gives him encouragement. Corbin argues with the referee about Trent being at ringside so Dunne shrugs and sends Trent to the commentary desk which he does joining Bryon and Corey. The referee then calls for the bell to get this match underway!


Match 6: Money in the bank qualifier: Baron Corbin vs Pete Dunne

Match summary: On commentary, Trent Seven talks about how he and Pete Dunne became friends, a bit of the backstory on British Strong Style, and also hypes on Tyler Bate the NXT Cruiserweight Champion down in NXT. Trent also mentions that whilst Dunne will win the Money in the Bank ladder match, he will win the Andre the Giant battle royal. Trent acts like a proud father and says he wants to hold some gold like his two fellow members of British Strong Style and bring success to the group as well.

In the ring, Corbin tries to overpower Pete Dunne but the Brit is wise to that and starts using his submissions to work over Corbin bringing him down on several occasions to the mat, working over his fingers and hand. It takes him a while to get the finger snap and he can’t quite manage it early on in the match. Soon Corbin takes control of the bout and hits a massive boot to Dunne before clocking him with DEEP SIX for a close two count. Corbin then drags Dunne off the mat getting him ready for the END OF DAYS… BUT DUNNE COUNTERS LOCKING CORBIN IN AN ARMBAR! Dunne grabs the fingers of Corbin and BREAKS THEM! CORBIN IS IN SO MUCH PAIN AND TAPS OUT!


Winner via submission: Pete Dunne (6:11)

Loud cheers from the crowd as Dunne holds on for a few seconds before letting go of the hold! Corbin meanwhile rolls away shouting in pain to the delight of the live crowd!

Trent Seven: And I told you! Peter picks up another big victory on Smackdown!

Byron Saxton: The finger snaps prove to be decisive in getting out of the End of Days but also getting the tap out victory.

Corey Graves: And those finger breakings skills might come in handy in the ladder match.

Trent Seven: Precisely guys. Now if you excuse me, Peter and I have to celebrate in true British Strong Style fashion.

Trent places down the headset and joins Pete Dunne in the ring as the celebrations carry on whilst Corbin cries outside the ring. Meanwhile we cut to the backstage area…


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And we see WADE BARRETT in his office with XAVIER WOODS as both men seem to be talking to each other as the door slams open to reveal BUDDY MURPHY! He is noticeably still limping slightly after his match with The Miz early tonight as he storms into the room.

Wade Barrett: Hello Buddy, what can I do for you?

Buddy walks right up to Wade pushing past Xavier who looks annoyed.


Buddy Murphy: Well you can give me a rematch with Miz next week after you screwed me out of my chance to go to Wrestlemania.

Wade looks confused and annoyed as Buddy expands.


Buddy Murphy: I heard what Bryan said and he is right. Why didn’t his match with Dunne get extended but mine did when I wasn’t one hundred percent to finish it?

Wade shakes his head.


Wade Barrett: The only reason I could extend the time limit was due to tonight being a three-hour show. It’s not some favouritism to The Miz. I can barely stand Miz myself. Look how many times I punched him in the face to become Intercontinental champion.

Buddy Murphy shakes his head not buying it.


Buddy Murphy: I don’t believe you. I want another opportunity.

Wade goes to speak but Xavier stops him.


Xavier Woods: Listen Wade, you said you were unsure who to pick to face me next week in a Money in the Bank qualifying match. I’ll face Buddy.

Murphy turns to Woods and smirks at him.


Buddy Murphy: Clearly my greatness is still some kind of secret if you’re willingly choosing to fight me next week!

Woods steps forward but Wade stops any fight breaking out in his office.


Wade Barrett: OK that’s enough Buddy. Next week you will get the spot in the last Money in the Bank qualifying match against Woods. Now leave.

Murphy looks at Woods one more time and back at Wade Barrett before limping out of the room as the show goes to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see THE QUEENS OF WWE stood in fancy outfits as they look like they are about to attend a fancy ball. Lacey Evans is dabbing herself with a handkerchief whilst Charlotte looks to speak first.

Charlotte Flair: On Monday Night we paid a visit to see our competition at Wrestlemania and we were unimpressed.

Lacey Evans chuckles and nods agreeing with her tag team partner.


Lacey Evans: Real women don’t play dress-up and pretend to be pirates.

Charlotte Flair: Bayley I know how good you are but you’re no Flair. And Kairi…

Lacey Evans: Kairi darling you aren’t ready for the big leagues.

Charlotte looks confused by this line as Lacey carries on.


Lacey Evans: How about next week I show you what happens when you step into a ring with a real lady?

Charlotte shakes her head clearly not wanting her partner to do this but steps in.


Charlotte Flair: But since we went to your home turf, how about you face Lacey on our home turf? Consider it a little pirate invasion.

Lacey chuckles loudly at that line.


Lacey Evans: Kind of like what you're doing in NXT.

Charlotte smirks slightly.


Charlotte Flair: And that’s why on NXT we’re going to beat not only Rhea Ripley but Bianca Bel-Air as well! Now come on Lacey let’s go celebrate our Tag team title reign with the true class and dignity that only way we have.

The Queens of WWE walk off into the party with smug smiles on their face as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.


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Byron Saxton: Well I can confirm that Wade Barrett has spoken to Adam Pearce and made the match official. Next week on Smackdown Live we will see Lacey Evans taking on Kairi Sane.

Corey Graves: I can’t believe we are inviting Pirates onto our show to invade Bryon!


*SOUTHERN PROUD*

Boos ring out from the live crowd as the second half of the tag team champions Dash Wilder walks out and heads to the ring! He has a scowl on his face as he shows off his tag team title for all to see.

Byron Saxton: But right now we have our second match between The Revival and Heavy Machinery with Wrestlemania implications.

Corey Graves: If Dash Wilder can do what his partner did and pick up the victory in this match, they will be able to keep the tag team titles match at Wrestlemania a standard tag team match.


*BLUE COLLAR SOLID*

A loud reaction and a much better one than his tag team partner Tucker got (sorry Tucker) as Otis walks down the entrance ramp but there is none of the usual playing to the crowd as he runs down the ramp and SLIDES INTO THE RING GOING RIGHT AFTER DASH WILDER CAUSING THE REFEREE TO CALL FOR THE BELL TO GET THIS MATCH STARTED!

Match 7: Otis Dozovic vs Dash Wilder

Match summary: Otis stays in control all the way through the match as he overpowers Dash Wilder and tosses him around the ring, further getting out months of anger at what they did to his best friend. Otis nearly gets himself disqualified on a couple of occasions and Dash each time tries to use that to make a comeback but in the end, Otis hits Dash Wilder with THE EXCAVATOR! Otis makes the cover and picks up the win for his team!

Winner via pinfall: Otis Dozovic (4:05)

Loud cheers from the crowd as Otis is back on his feet and celebrates a big win over one-half of his main rivals these past few months. Dash Wilder meanwhile is in a ton of pain in the mat after the beating he has gotten.

Byron Saxton: Otis Dozovic picks up the win for his team and now can pick a stipulation for the tag team title match!

Corey Graves: Knowing this dancing fool he’ll pick a dancing contest or something stupid like that.

There is no smiling from Otis who has grabbed a microphone and points at Dash Wilder who is retreating up the entrance ramp.


Otis Dozovic: You and Scott have made my life hell. Putting my best friend Tucky on the shelf, clocking me with the title belt to cheat to win, you need to pay!

Cheers from the crowd as Dash Wilder has retreated up the entrance ramp and is now joined by SCOTT DAWSON at the top of the entrance ramp!


Otis Dozovic: My mama always taught me if you have to fight back hit them where it hurts and I know where it hurts!

The Revival seem very confused as Otis gets more and more fired up.


Otis Dozovic: I could pick a different match type but we can beat you in a regular tag! You just needed to cheat to beat us last time!

The Revival shake their heads but the crowd cheers agreeing with Otis.


Otis Dozovic: But my mama gave me the best idea. There is only one thing you two care about more than those tag team titles.

The Revival clutch their gold even tighter.


Otis Dozovic: Each other!

Cheers from the crowd as The Revival look worried now.


Otis Dozovic: And cause I know we can beat you, my stipulation is the losing team must disband and stop working as a tag team!

A loud pop but a few gasps from the crowd as The Revival on the ramp look frozen with fear. Scott and Dash shake their heads terrified at the prospect of never teaming again if they lose at Wrestlemania!


Otis Dozovic: You took months off Tucky’s career, oh yeah! So we’re going to take your title and your tag team!

Otis drops the microphone as he glares at The Revival who look like they have had the fear of God put into them by the stipulation.


Byron Saxton: A huge stipulation has been added to the Wrestlemania encounter!

Corey Graves: We could after Wrestlemania never see the top guys team up again!

Byron Saxton: But we could also never see Heavy Machinery team up again!

Corey Graves: The stakes have risen to new heights but speaking of high stakes right now we have Kayla Braxton who has Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens with her ready for an interview.


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We see Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens standing next to each other backstage as Kayla stands in front of them ready for an interview.

Kayla Braxton: Thanks Corey. Drew, Kevin earlier tonight we heard from Roman and The War Raiders with a tag team match against the War Raiders signed for next week’s main event. What are your thoughts?

Drew looks annoyed as Kevin Owens smiling though KO noticeably still look fairly serious.


Drew McIntyre: We aren’t friends. We are allies however and we do have each other’s back so we are more than happy to kick the War Raiders head in.

Kevin Owens: I have a lot of pent-up anger and until I can get my hands on Randy again, anyone else who gets in my way if going to feel what Randy calls the old Kevin Owens.

KO paces up and down next Drew who is noticeably a lot calmer.


Kayla Braxton: Well that brings me to my next question Kevin, Randy has accepted your challenge for Wrestlemania. How are you feeling about that?

Kevin glares at her.


Kevin Owens: At Wrestlemania, I will do a fraction of what he did to my best friend and I plan to take not only months off his career but his entire career.

Kevin Owens is very intense right now and clearly not in a good place.


Kayla Braxton: Drew it would be amiss to not ask you about your match at Wrestlemania with Roman Reigns for the WWE title. Are you similarly motivated?

Drew shakes his head.


Drew McIntyre: What matters to me is taking the WWE title. If I end Roman’s career at the same time it’s a bonus.

Drew smirks and stops himself.


Drew McIntyre: However he will run out goons eventually to throw at us and when that happens, I can’t be responsible for my actions.

Kayla Braxton: Thanks for your time.

Drew and Kevin Owens nods as they bring the interview to an end and we cut elsewhere backstage…


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As MELINA is shown walking to the ring for the main event!

Byron Saxton: Well up next, we are going to see Melina take on Asuka as part of our main event. Do not go anywhere!


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*PAPARAZZI*

A decent pop from the live crowd as we return from the commercial break and we can see the red carpet has been brought out for MELINA! She struts her stuff and walks to the ring with a pair of sunglasses on before doing her traditional splits on the ring apron to the delight of the live crowd.

Byron Saxton: Welcome back to Smackdown Live for our main event between Melina and WWE Women’s Champion Asuka! And it seems all the paparazzi are you here for Melina!

Corey Graves: She was an icon of the Women’s division during the Divas Era but tonight isn’t about the past, it’s to see if she can hang with the future!


*THE FUTURE V2*

A massive mixed reaction from the live crowd and still leaning towards boos from the fans in attendance as ASUKA makes her way out in her usual garb. She shows off her WWE Women’s title to the live crowd before heading to the ring with Melina keeping her eyes on the Empress as she steps into the ring with a devilish smirk.

Byron Saxton: Only three women in WWE have managed to defeat Asuka. Can Melina become the fourth?


Corey Graves: Her veteran experience is something Asuka hasn’t had to deal with often and she comes from a different era so could that give Melina an edge?

Asuka smirks as she walks around the ring and slowly sizes up Melina. The veteran remains on guard as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!


Main event: Asuka vs Melina

Match summary: Early on Asuka toys with Melina and even mocks the veteran on a couple of occasions, showing no fear of her experience. This seems to frustrate the A-List Diva who starts to get a bit more aggressive and even takes down Asuka with a LOU THRESZ PRESS! She lays into Asuka with a series of punches and stuns the champion! Melina stays in control for a few minutes but as always Asuka finds a way back into the match and starts to dominate the match!

Asuka lays into her with a series of kicks and submissions on the mat as the commentary team mention that Melina may have faced some tough women in her day but no one quite like Asuka. Melina though fights back and gets a late flurry even looking like she might be able to pull off THE LAST CALL… BUT ASUKA FIGHTS OUT OF IT AND LOCKS IN THE ASUKA LOCK! Melina is trapped in the hold as she tries to make it to the ropes but it’s locked in tight… SO SHE HAS TO TAP OUT!


Winner via submission: Asuka (9:19)

A mixed reaction once again as Asuka holds on for an extra few seconds, wrenching on the hold and squeezing the life out of Melina before letting go of the hold! She poses looking happy with her handiwork as the referee raises her arm into the air.

Byron Saxton: Asuka showing why she has been the dominant force in whatever Women’s division she is on since arriving in WWE.

Corey Graves: But we know one person who thinks she can beat Asuka.

The champion poses in the ring to the usual mixed reaction she has been getting as of late until…


*FREE THE FLAME*

EMBER MOON COMES OUT! A pretty loud pop as Ember Moon walks to the ring with a microphone in hand, and a disappointed Melina walks past her. Ember Moon slides into the ring and comes face to face with the champ!

Ember Moon: Asuka, stop hiding and accept my challenge for Wrestlemania!

Ember even goes as far as to point at the Wrestlemania sign too for emphasis. Asuka remains silent and goes to leave but Ember spins her around!


Ember Moon: You’re not leaving this ring until you give me the correct answer!

Ember is fired up as Asuka glares at her before grabbing a microphone from someone at ringside and looking Ember directly in the eyes.


Asuka: No. You are not ready for Asuka and you never will be!

Boos from the crowd annoyed Asuka is turning down Ember’s challenge once again! Ember shakes her head but Asuka turns away looking to leave the ring.


Ember Moon: I was ready at Roadblock!

That makes Asuka stops as she clenches her fist in anger and turns around to face Ember!


Asuka: That wasn’t one on one!


Ember Moon: I still pinned you in the middle of the ring! I did it once I can do it again!

Asuka: It was fluke! Magure. Magure. Anata wa watashi o taosu koto wa dekimasen. Anata wa watashi o one tai one de taosu koto wa kesshite naidarou!

Asuka is so angry she slips back into speaking in Japanese but Ember doesn’t flinch.


Ember Moon: Then prove it! Fight me at Wrestlemania for that title!

She points at the sign before prodding the title on Asuka’s chest as the Empress looks furious!


Ember Moon: Or are you scared of finally having to accept the truth that I am ready for…

Asuka: FINE!!!

Cheers from the crowd as Asuka looks furious.


Asuka: But on one condition

Ember Moon: Whatever it takes!

Asuka smirks.


Asuka: When I beat you at Wrestlemania, you never challenge me again for this title!

Big stakes are added to the match but Ember doesn’t even hesitate in responding!


Ember Moon: I accept!

Loud cheers from the crowd as the WWE Women’s title match is made official for Wrestlemania and the two women lock eyes with each other in the middle of the ring staring each other down!


Byron Saxton: Well I’ve gotten word from Wade Barrett and it’s official. We will see Asuka vs Ember Moon for the WWE Women’s title at Wrestlemania!

Corey Graves: If you haven’t seen their wars in NXT you are in for a treat I can tell you!

Byron Saxton: But can Amber Moon finally defeat Asuka in a match?

Corey Graves: Or will the Empress reign supreme one more time?

The show ends as the two women are still glaring at each other with the Wrestlemania sign in the background and we fade to black.



Matches confirmed for next week:

Main event tag team match:
Kevin Owens and Drew McIntyre vs The War Raiders

Money in the bank qualifying match:
Xavier Woods vs Buddy Murphy

Singles match:
Kairi Sane vs Lacey Evans

Singles match:
Bray Wyatt vs Mike Kanellis

Tag team match:

Miz and Morrison vs Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin



Matchcard for Wrestlemania 36: (Night 1)
April 4th
Tampa, Florida




Women's Universal title match:

Ronda Rousey (c) vs Becky Lynch

Universal title three-way dance:
Andrade Cien Almas (c) vs Brock Lesnar vs Aleister Black


Intercontinental title match:

Daniel Bryan (c) vs The Miz

WWE tag team titles match (Losing team must disband):
The Revival (c) vs Heavy Machinery


Cruiserweight title match:

Mustafa Ali (c) vs Dolph Ziggler

Women's tag team titles match:
The Queens of WWE (c) vs The Hugging Pirates

Men's Money in the Bank ladder match:
Bobby Lashley vs Noam Dar vs Angel Garza vs Braun Strowman vs Big E vs Pete Dunne vs Ricochet vs Xavier Woods or Buddy Murphy


Grudge match:

Randy Orton vs Kevin Owens

Pre-show:

Miss Elizabeth Battle Royal (Winner gets a future Women’s WWE, Universal, NXT or NXT UK title match):
Confirmed entrants:

Beth Phoenix, Natalya, Sarah Logan


Matchcard for Wrestlemania 36: (Night 2)
April 5th
Tampa, Florida



WWE title match:

Roman Reigns (c) vs Drew McIntyre

WWE Women’s title match:
Asuka (c) vs Ember Moon


World tag team titles match:

The Usos (c) vs The Ungovernables (Cesaro and Ilja Dragunov)

United States title match:
Chad Gable (c) vs AJ Styles


Women's Money in the Bank ladder match:
Sasha Banks vs Shayna Baszler vs Taynara Conti vs Naomi vs Alexa Bliss vs Liv Morgan vs Ruby Riott vs ???


Grudge match:
“The Fiend” Bray Wyatt vs “The Demon King” Finn Balor

Grudge match:

Karrion Kross vs Kofi Kingston

Andre the Giant Battle Royal (Winner gets an Intercontinental, United States or North American title match):
Confirmed entrants:
Drake Maverick, EC3, Eric Young, Erick Rowan, John Morrison, Kalisto, Shinsuke Nakamura, The Brian Kendrick, Trent Seven

Pre-show:

Tag team warfare match (Winners get a future WWE, World, NXT or NXT UK tag team titles match):

The Good Brothers vs The Linebackers vs Breezango vs ??? vs ??? vs Lucha House Party vs The War Raiders vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ???

EWR Rating:

74%
 

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News update:

Lio Rush breaks his nose at a house show:

Lio took a nasty bump at a house show during a match and has broken his nose. This is expected to last until the end of the month, hopefully healing in time for Wrestlemania. Lio will have to wear a faceguard for the next month due to the broken nose but this shouldn’t impact his current story with Bobby Lashley and MVP which is rumored to be a major part of the 2020/2021 plans for Raw.

Lewis Howley enters rehab

Lewis Howley has been checked into rehab for undisclosed reasons. This is seen as a blow to the NXT UK roster as there are rumours that Pretty Deadly was in line for a tag team title push soon on the brand.

Mod note: NGL timing with him debuting on NXT 2.0 in real life is hilarious

Reason for the new Intercontinental title belt:

WWE have gotten rid of the popular white IC title design. The reason for this is WWE wanted a refresh and also felt it was a bit weird using a belt introduced by one of the company's main rivals stars. How long the hemp IC title remains in place remains to be seen but one can expect a new design once Daniel Bryan loses the title.