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Monday Night Raw
March 23rd 2020
Fort Worth, Texas

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A decent pop from the live crowd as the camera pans around the arena as we get ready to start the second to last Monday night Raw before Wrestlemania! The commentary team meanwhile are stood in front of the commentary desk adjacent to the entrance ramp.

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

Elias: And we have a massive show in store as the road to Wrestlemania is nearly at its destination!

Michael Cole: We will see a ten-woman tag as Becky Lynch teams with the Hugging Pirates and Fire and Desire to take on The Real Horsewomen and Mia Yim!

Elias: We will see the number one contender to the Cruiserweight title Dolph Ziggler collide with the Scottish Supernova Noam Dar!

Michael Cole: Cesaro will take on Jey Uso in singles action.

Elias: We will also see The Linebackers take on Breezango and the Authors of Pain will return to the ring after their tag team titles loss to The Usos.

Michael Cole: We will also hear from Edge after he made his return last week!

Loud cheers from the live crowd as they see a graphic for Edge appear on the titantron.


Elias: And we will see all three men in the Universal title match at Wrestlemania in action with Andrade taking on Kalisto, Brock Lesnar taking on Shinsuke Nakamura in the main event and right now we are going to see Aleister Black taking on Ilja Dragunov!


*SOVIET MARCH*

Boos from the crowd as one-half of the number one contenders to the tag team titles Ilja Dragunov marches out and he is joined by the leader of the Ungovernables Zelina Vega! Ilja has a wild look on his face as he sprints to the ring as Zelina gives him instructions.

Michael Cole: Ilja Dragunov is two weeks away from the biggest match of his career and his first-ever Wrestlemania as he competes for the tag team titles. But can he pull off a massive upset tonight?

Elias: Ilja Dragunov was brought into the Ungovernables after pushing Cesaro to the limit at NXT Takeover Cardiff. Can he go one further tonight?


*ROOT OF ALL EVIL*

A massive pop from the live crowd as the lights dim down and Aleister Black slowly rises from the depths of the arena! He stands at the top of the ramp looking stern before walking to the ring, eyes locked on Ilja Dragunov and Zelina Vega.

Michael Cole: Aleister Black is on a mission to conquer his two goals over the last year: Defeat Brock Lesnar and take the Universal title off Andrade Cien Almas.

Elias: But he will need to get through this match tonight and I’m certain Zelina has given her client instructions to hurt Black as much as possible.

Aleister Black steps into the ring across from Ilja Dragunov who smirks. Black remains stoic though as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!


Match 1: Ilja Dragunov w/Zelina Vega vs Aleister Black

Match summary: Early on there is a bit of a chess match between the two men who exchange kicks but look to keep their distance from each other, with Ilja wary of the Black Mass that can be hit on him at any time. Ilja though being the wild man he is doesn’t wait too long to start charging in and gets off a good few stiff European Uppercuts but Black fires back and starts to lay into Ilja sending him out of the ring. Black then runs off the ropes as Ilja moves… BUT BLACK LANDS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING CROSS-LEGGED!

Ilja looks furious at being shown up and heads back to the ring but Black is ready for him and hits a DROPKICK knocking him off the apron! Black isn’t done as he runs off the ropes and THIS TIME HIS A TOPA SUCIDA! Loud cheers from the crowd as Black rises to his feet grabbing hold of Ilja and sending him back into the ring but not before having a staredown with Zelina Vega! Black then goes back on the attack and starts laying into Dragunov once again as Vega shakes her head. Dragunov does though start to make a comeback and starts to go after the legs of Black trying to take away his chances of kicking BLACK MASS!

The commentary team wonder if this is an instruction from Zelina Vega and if this isn’t just for tonight but with Wrestlemania in mind. Ilja Dragunov any time that Black makes a come back and looks to escape from the work Dragunov is doing, goes right back after the leg taking him down! Black though fights through the pain and stays in the match as we approach the 15-minute match. Ilja Dragunov had Black in a Boston Crab but the Dutch Destroyer has made it to the ropes! Ilja breaks at 3 before heading to the corner as he lines up Black for TORPEDO MOSCOW!

He charges in and GOES LOW GOING FOR THE RIGHT LEG… BUT BLACK HITS BLACK MASS… However the damage to his leg causes Black to roll away in pain and he can’t make the cover straight away! Black soon realizes as well that he won’t get the win due to the time he took to make the cover and instead grabs Dragunov locking him in DRAGON SLAYER! He wrenches back on the hold and Dragunov is still weakened after the Black Mass so PASSES OUT!


Winner via submission: Aleister Black (17:38)

Aleister Black drops the lifeless body of Ilja Dragunov to the mat and stands tall in the ring glaring at him before looking at a furious Zelina Vega!

Michael Cole: Aleister Black has picked up the win once again and he even did with a move other than Black Mass!

Elias: If Zelina was testing out her plan for Andrade at Wrestlemania, it didn’t work and Black has shown he is not a one-trick pony!

Aleister Black stands in the ring still looking at Zelina Vega who is helping a still semi-unconscious Ilja Dragunov to the back as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see NAOMI standing backstage. She has a serious look on her face and is noticeably lacking her usual feel the glow attire as she looks at the camera.

Naomi: All the talk I’ve heard since I’ve come back is my new attitude. Damn right I have a new attitude!

Naomi shakes her head.


Naomi: I sat on the shelf for months and I realized something. All the support from the fans? All those cheers? Where did it get me? Nowhere!

She looks angry as she speaks.


Naomi: The fans had my back. The fans got behind me but it did nothing for me and I kept getting stepped on and overlooked! I’m a two-time Women’s Champion but people forget that!

She gets to her feet having been sat down this whole time.


Naomi: So I made a vow after talking to my husband’s cousin.

And now things become clear.


Naomi: That I’m no longer going to care about the fans and I’m going to take what belongs to me.

She points at herself looking directly at the camera.


Naomi: No more getting overlooked, no more getting walked over by people like Fire and Desire.

She smirks slightly.


Naomi: And at Wrestlemania, I take the Money in the Bank briefcase. Everyone will then have to bask in my glow and I’ll cash the briefcase in…

She stops herself smirking once again.


Naomi: Whenever I damn well please.

Naomi walks off bringing the promo to an end as we cut back to the commentary team adjacent to the entrance ramp.


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Michael Cole: Naomi isn’t taking any prisoners upon her return to WWE and seems to no longer care about the fans.

Elias: Well you heard who has influenced her new attitude. The WWE Champion on Smackdown Roman Reigns and we know what he thinks of the fans.

Michael Cole: I do wonder what her husband Jimmy Uso thinks of this new attitude.

Elias: Me too but right now we have an announcement regarding the next entrants into the WWE Hall of Fame class for twenty-twenty!

Michael Cole: This team helped to revolutionize the women’s division. Let’s look at the Bella Twins career!


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*BREEZANGO*


When we return from the commercial break, we get a decent pop from the live crowd as Breezango make their way out. The two men have their selfie sticks in hand and even pose for a few of the live crowd, taking a few photos with them before heading to the ring.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and right now we are about to see Breezango in action against The Linebackers!

Elias: Both teams will be taking part in the tag team warfare at Wrestlemania on night two and looking to earn themselves a tag team title shot.


*UNBROKEN*

Boos from the crowd but not much reaction as The Linebackers walk out. Mojo and Moss look focused as they walk to the ring pointing at Breezango talking a bunch of trash before stepping into the ring across from the duo.

Michael Cole: The Linebackers issued the challenge after losing to Breezango a few weeks ago in what they called a fluke loss.

Elias: A win here will be a massive momentum booster for whichever team can pull out the victory tonight.

In the ring, we can see Fandango step into the ring for Breezango whilst Mojo Rawley starts for The Linebackers as the referee calls for the bell.


Match 2: The Linebackers vs Breezango

Match summary: Mojo Rawley charges in right from the start and uses his power to take control of the match. Breezango struggle to deal with the power Moss and Mojo show in the middle of the ring slamming Breezango around but eventually, Fandango makes the hot tag to Breeze and he is a house of fire! He gets off several SUPERMODEL KICKS keeping Moss and Mojo at bay. In the end, the match breaks down and Fandango takes Moss out of the ring keeping the legal men in the ring. Mojo tries to lift Breeze up but he escapes and counters into the UNPREITTER! He plants Mojo and makes the cover 1 2 3 Breezango pick up the win!

Winners via pinfall: Breezango (6:06)

Cheers from the crowd as Fandango joins Tyler Breeze in the ring and the duo celebrate a big victory tonight over one of the hottest new teams on Monday Night Raw.

Michael Cole: Breezango prove it was not a fluke and pick up a win tonight!

Elias: These two have to be one of the favourites to win tag team warfare. They are in form and ran deep in the tag team gauntlet match a couple of weeks ago.

Breezango poses with the fans once again after the match, taking selfies with a few fans in the front few rows whilst the Linebackers sulk in the ring as we cut to the backstage area…


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And we can see Renee Young standing backstage ready for an interview.

Renee Young: The Road to Wrestlemania carries on and this duo are very familiar with Wrestlemania having fought for the Women’s tag team titles at last year’s show. Please welcome my guests at this time: The Divas of Doom!

Beth Phoenix and Natalya walk into the shot and unlike in previous weeks, Beth seems to be in a very happy mood.


Renee Young: Beth, we know the last few weeks you have had some doubts over the future of your career plus being dealing with Edge suffering a vicious attack at the hands of Seth but you seem to be in better spirits. Is that in part due to his return?

Beth nods before responding to the question.


Beth Phoenix: I love my husband and I wanted to make sure he was OK. However part of my worry was the same worry he has had.

She looks serious and pensive as she says the next line looking to Nattie for reassurance.


Beth Phoenix: I know this is the final year of my career.

Some boos from the live crowd watching on the tron are disappointed by this but Beth puts her hand up.


Beth Phoenix: Listen I retired once but I got the itch again however I know I can’t keep performing at the same level I have been since returning much longer.

She looks sad as she says this.


Beth Phoenix: Last time I went away to start a family and because I had done everything I had wanted to at the time. But since I left, there has been a revolution.

Natalya: A group of talent inspired by you and who’ve learned from fighting veterans like me.

Beth Phoenix: Exactly. And I want to prove I’m as good if not better than them. Nattie was right. I need to get out of my own head and focus on dominating in this final year. So not only are we coming for the tag team titles but I’m coming for the Women’s Universal title!

Beth making her intentions clear.


Beth Phoenix: I plan on winning the Miss Elizabeth battle royal and it doesn’t matter who walks out Wrestlemania as champion. Becky we have fought before and I still remember your jokes at my husband's expense. Whilst Ronda…

She points at Natalya who nods.


Beth Phoenix: Well Natalya showed her the ropes when first coming here and knows you as well as anyone.

Natalya shakes her head and wags a finger.


Natalya: One thing you are forgetting though. I’m winning the Miss Elizabeth battle royal.

Beth turns around to face Natalya as the two women smirk but then…


???: Neither of you are winning.

The camera pans over and we see TAMINA! She walks into the shot coming face to face with Natalya.


Tamina: I’m winning the battle royal and getting my shot at the title cause there is no one meaner than Tamina.

The real favourite enters the match. Beth though pulls Tamina around to face her!


Beth Phoenix: How about you step into the ring next week and prove it then?

Tamina doesn’t back down and nods.


Tamina: You’re on.

And just like that, Tamina walks off leaving the Divas of Doom staring her down as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we cut to the commentary team who are seated at their commentary desk.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw. And we have some news for next week’s Raw. Adam Pearce has made it official. Next week Beth Phoenix will take on Tamina in singles action!

Elias: Both women are veterans within the Women’s division and would have to be considered favorites for the Miss Elizabeth Battle Royal!


*MORE THAN ONE MAN*
*RADIO*

A decent pop from the fans as the makeshift duo of Heath Slater and Zack Ryder make their way to the ring. The duo have been teaming up as of late due to Ryder’s partner Hawkins being on the shelf.

Michael Cole: Well I have some news regarding Heath Slater and Zack Ryder. I’ve heard from Zack himself and the duo are entering the Andre the Giant Battle Royal!

Elias: We have seen Zack Ryder have some big moments at Wrestlemania. Could he be about to create another?


*PAIN*

Boos from the crowd ring out though as we soon see who they are fighting tonight: THE AUTHORS OF PAIN! The dominant tag team march out and look to still be in a foul mood having lost their rematch for the World tag team titles that they held for months until losing twice to the Usos.

Michael Cole: The Authors of Pain took a few weeks off after their loss to the Usos in the main event of Raw a few weeks ago.

Elias: And I’ve learned earlier tonight that the Authors of Pain will be entering tag team warfare to get another shot at the tag team titles.

The Authors of Pain nod and Akam starts for them whilst Heath nods for his team stepping into the ring as the referee calls for the bell to get this underway.


Match 3: The Authors of Pain vs Heath Slater and Zack Ryder

Match summary: The Authors of Pain put a beating on Heath and Ryder during this match. The underdogs put up a better fight in this match however than expected but in the end, they get hit with the SUPER COLLIDER! Akam and Rezar cover one man each picking up the win!

Winners via pinfall: The Authors of Pain (2:18)

Boos from the crowd as The Authors of Pain get to their feet and stand tall, showing their dominance once again tonight!

Michael Cole: Another win for The Authors of Pain and whilst we spoke about Breezango being favorites for the tag team warfare match, what about these two?

Elias: I mean who can stop them? The Usos only just about managed it and you know these two will be itching to get their tag team titles back.

The Authors of Pain carry on mean-mugging the camera as we cut to the backstage area…


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And we see BIG SHOW leaving the medical room backstage into the hallway. However before he can get too far he is stopped by Charly Caruso!

Charly Caruso: Big Show, how are you feeling after your return match with Seth Rollins last week?

Big Show winces but smiles.


Big Show: Sore. Getting your head stomped three times at my age isn’t great but I should be cleared for action from next week.

Charly Caruso: What are your plans now that you’ve returned to action on Monday nights?

Big Show smiles.


Big Show: Well there is a certain match at Wrestlemania named after a famous giant I want to become a two-time winner of!

AND WHO WILL BE ABLE TO ELIMINATE THE BIG SHOW? Charly looks to carry on the interview but stops and leaves. Big Show is confused until he turns around and smiles. The camera pans over to show THE RATED-R SUPERSTAR EDGE! Edge and Big Show share a smile and a hug as Big Show speaks.


Big Show: Give him hell.

Edge nods and walks off as he heads to the ring!


Michael Cole: Up next, we are going to hear from the Rated-R Superstar Edge after his return to Raw. You do not want to miss it!


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*YOU THINK YOU KNOW ME?/ METALINGUS*

An insane pop from the live crowd as Edge walks out onto the stage but there is no posing this time like his last return as he walks down the ring and heads straight for the timekeeper’s area!

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and well right now we are going to hear from Edge.

Elias: Edge made his return from a career-ending neck injury at the Royal Rumble but at Fastlane, he nearly had his career ended again by Seth Rollins.

Michael Cole: He had talked about Seth being a phony for months and he was proved right when Seth tried to end his career.

Elias: It was just an attempt on his career, it was an attempt on his life and I think Edge is back for blood.

Edge in the meantime has grabbed not only a microphone from the timekeeper’s area but he has also grabbed a steel chair. He slides into the ring taking a moment as the fans are still cheering loudly for him. He takes his time before unfolding the chair and taking a seat on it as he looks at the camera.


Edge: Nine years. Just under nine years I was gone.

Edge looks dead ahead not breaking his stare.


Edge: I thought my career was over. I thought I was done. Someone who did the things I did doesn’t get miracles.

Edge reflects on his career of villainy.


Edge: But I got an opportunity at redemption thanks to my wife. And trust me I always take advantage of an opportunity.

Edge smiles as he says that line before going back to looking directly at the camera.


Edge: I got in the best shape of my life and I thought until I was able to come back!

Edge steps up the intensity getting loud cheers from the crowd.


Edge: And then Seth tried to take it away.

Edge cuts back to a softer quieter tone but somehow manages to sound even angrier as he speaks.


Edge: All of my hard work and I was suddenly back in the hospital wondering if I would even walk again.

Edge is full of rage as he speaks in a hushed tone.


Edge: My wife Beth spent nights staying with me and making sure I was OK. My kids…

Edge looks like he is about to snap.


Edge: My kids saw their dad lying on a hospital bed. You did that to my family!

Edge isn’t talking quietly anymore and starts shouting once again!


Edge: I’m not a good man. And I have a lot of anger in me. It’s that anger that made me fight to come back to this ring again!

Edge gets out of the chair and starts shouting as he points at the ring.


Edge: When I came back, I wanted to help the future. Maybe hold the WWE title one more time. I never truly lost it.

Edge shakes his head.


Edge: But right all I want is to hurt you Seth.

Loud cheers from the crowd as Edge heads to the ropes.


Edge: I don’t just want to end your career, I want to end you! I want your wife to be sat by your hospital bed wondering if you’ll walk again! Maybe she’ll crack a joke about being careful with the ropes!

Pew pew.


Edge: I want to fight you at Wrestlemania!

Loud cheers from the crowd as the challenge gets made official but Edge isn’t finished.


Edge: But I don’t want a regular match. I want a NO HOLDS BARRED MATCH!

Edge looks every bit the angry crazy old man he is as he stares dead ahead.


Edge: And I promise Seth, I’ll show you just how much we are alike at Wrestlemania. You tried to end my life twice. I’ll make you regret not finishing the job.

Edge drops the microphone on the mat as his music plays in the background and he intensely stares at the camera.


Michael Cole: Strong words from Edge and I can’t say I blame him.

Elias: Seth knew what he was doing with Edge’s history of neck issues and the worst part is he has done this before. Now he might be about to pay the piper if he accepts the Wrestlemania challenge!


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When we return from the commercial break we can see SETH ROLLINS watching the previous segment on a TV monitor with a smug smirk on his face. The crowd gives him nuclear heat as he stands there watching but he is soon interrupted by Renee Young.

Renee Young: Seth, I see you have heard what Edge had to say. Are you accepting his challenge for Wrestlemania?

Seth doesn’t even look at Renee as he smiles to himself.


Seth Rollins: I gave you salvation Edge. I gave you the chance to stay away and go back to your family.

Seth shakes his head.


Seth Rollins: At Wrestlemania, I’ll finish what we start.

Rollins turns to face Renee smiling in an almost twisted crazy fashion.


Seth Rollins: I accept.

Seth walks off having accepted Edge’s challenge for a No Holds Barred match at Wrestlemania as we cut back to the commentary team adjacent to the entrance ramp!


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Michael Cole: And I’ve gotten word from Adam Pearce with Seth Rollins accepting the challenge he has made it official. At Wrestlemania it will be a No Holds Barred match between Seth Rollins and Edge!

Elias: We’ve heard from both men. They aren’t just looking to win at Wrestlemania, they are looking to end each other’s career.


*FEARLESS WARRIOR*

A decent pop from the live crowd as the popular luchador KALISTO makes his way out, slapping hands with a few kids in the front row. He leaps over the ropes and lands in the ring ahead of a big opportunity.

Michael Cole: Kalisto last week picked up a win over The Brian Kendrick and gained momentum ahead of the Andre the Giant Battle Royal. Imagine how much momentum he could gain if he pins the Universal Champion tonight!

Elias: I heard from Kalisto earlier in the week and he especially is looking forward to this match after Andrade used one of his masks to sneak attack Aleister Black last week! He took that as disrespect and looks to teach the champion a lesson.


*GANGSTER’S PARADISE*

Boos from the live crowd as Andrade Cien Almas walks out and for the 2nd time tonight so does Zelina Vega. And to rub salt in the wound Andrade stands at the top of the entrance ramp wearing a LA SOMBRA mask! Kalisto in the ring shakes his head as Andrade at the top of the ramp takes it off and points at it saying it means nothing before tossing it away.

Michael Cole: The disrespect from Andrade!

Elias: Our Universal Champion making it very clear what he thinks of Kalisto and the mask he wears.

Andrade carries on walking to the ring and even turns around to taunt the fans in the crowd before turning back around INTO A SUICIDE DIVE FROM KALISTO! Kalisto wipes out the Universal Champion taking him by surprise. Vega looks furious but Kalisto just ignores her rolling Andrade back into the ring to get this match underway with a bang!


Match 4: Andrade Cien Almas w/Zelina Vega vs Kalisto

Match summary: Kalisto keeps up the fast pace from before the bell and climbs onto the ring apron before springboarding into the ring, landing on Andrade. He makes the cover but Andrade kicks out at 2! This match soon turns into a sprint as both men show off their skills basically putting on a Lucha Libre style match with Andrade busting out a ton of impressive moves and in the end, it becomes clear who the Universal Champion is and who is in the Cruiserweight division. Andrade sends Kalisto into the corner before smashing him with SEEING SHADOWS! He drags Kalisto out of the corner and hooks the leg picking up the win!

Winner via pinfall: Andrade Cien Almas (6:40)

Boos from the live crowd as Andrade gets to his feet looking a little angry to have been given a tougher time than he was expecting from the former United States and Cruiserweight Champion! Zelina joins him in the ring as she looks to calm the champion down.

Michael Cole: Andrade Cien Almas picks up the win and carries on his momentum ahead of Wrestlemania.

Elias: And he will need in a three-way dance match with two of the toughest opponents possible on the roster.

Andrade though isn’t done with Kalisto in the ring as he grabs hold of the Cruiserweight and lifts him up off the mat PLANTING HIM WITH A HAMMERLOCK DDT! Boos from the crowd as Andrade smirks but they are soon interrupted by PAUL HEYMAN…


Paul Heyman: May I have your attention please!

A mixed reaction from the live crowd but mostly cheers as he is interrupted by Andrade and Zelina.


Paul Heyman: I just figured I would give you a warning advocate to advocate!

Zelina shouts back that she is a manager, not an advocate but Heyman ignores her.


Paul Heyman: And that if you try anything funny during the main event…

Whilst Heyman is talking however we see ALEISTER BLACK SNEAK OUT FROM THE CROWD to loud cheers from the crowd.


Paul Heyman: Brock Lesnar will be ready and destroy you.

Andrade at this point turns away to grab a microphone from someone BUT GETS HIT WITH BLACK MASS! Black winces as he spins back round having been worked on by Ilja but rolls out of the ring as he gives a devilish smile having gotten some payback on Andrade. The crowd cheers him on and in the ring, Zelina looks furious pointing at Black before turning her attention to Heyman who puts his hands up signaling he had nothing to do with it!


Michael Cole: Black gets revenge for last week!

Elias: Paul Heyman was warning Andrade about not trying anything funny and right on cue, Black teaches Andrade a lesson for his attack on him last week!

Aleister Black heads back through the crowd as Zelina Vega shouts abuse in Spanish whilst Andrade comes to leaning on the ropes looking furious as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we cut to one of the Women’s locker room as we see THE MAN BECKY LYNCH standing in front of her teammates tonight: BAYLEY, KAIRI SANE, SONYA DEVILLE, AND MANDY ROSE! Becky speaks first addressing her teammates.

Becky Lynch: Now I’m going to be honest. I’m more of a lone wolf. I prefer to get things done on my own. Due to issues, I’ve had with people stabbing me in the back.

Bayley nods and says quietly “that’s fair”.


Becky Lynch: But tonight, I need your help to have to keep Ronda goons from stopping me beating her ass.

Fire and Desire look a bit unimpressed whilst Bayley and Kairi nod along.


Becky Lynch: And I trust you four to have my back as much as I trust anyone, especially you Bayley.

Becky flashes the four-finger symbol up and Bayley flashes it back at Becky!


Becky Lynch: And listen when I win back my Women’s Universal title, I’m happy to give any of you a title shot if you want it.

That gets Sonya to nod as she steps forward looking at Becky.


Sonya Deville: I’ll bear that in mind however I don’t think I’ll be needing your favour to get a title shot.

Mandy Rose: Yeah because one of us will be winning the Miss Elizabeth Battle Royal!

Another two names throw their name into the hat for the match as Becky smiles.


Sonya Deville: And whoever loses out of us two, gets to take care of the trash in Naomi.

Bayley and Kairi step forward.


Bayley: Don’t want to fight us for the tag team titles then?

That brings a smile to Sonya’s face.


Sonya Deville: I mean why not have it all?

Kairi steps forward as the two teams look at each other but Becky gets their attention.


Becky Lynch: Ladies, we can fight later on but tonight we work together.

All 5 women nod as the segment comes to a close and we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.


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Michael Cole: Becky rallying the troops ahead of her match with The Real Horsewomen and Mia Yim later on tonight!

Elias: And whilst there seems to be a bit of tension between the team, it seems to be of the friendly competitive kind.


*PHENOMENAL*

A mixed reaction from the live crowd getting an equal share of cheers and boos from the live crowd as AJ STYLES walks out. And he is noticeably not alone as he is joined by THE GOOD BROTHERS! The trio head to the ring with AJ smirking cockily all the way to the ring.

Michael Cole: Last week we saw Chad Gable in action against Luke Gallows and AJ Styles sat with us on commentary to scout his Wrestlemania opponent.

Elias: AJ looks to become a three-time United States Champion at Wrestlemania but Chad Gable has Kurt Angle in his corner coaching him.

Michael Cole: The Olympic gold medalist's experience is invaluable and could prove to be the difference.

Elias: Kurt fought AJ around the country for years before he returned home to the WWE and AJ made his appearance here. If anyone knows the Phenomenal One, it is Kurt Angle.

The Club are all standing in the ring as AJ Styles has a microphone in hand and gets ready to address the live crowd.


AJ Styles: Last week I did what all smart people do. I did some research for myself.

In 2022 that has a very different meaning.


AJ Styles: See I sat on that commentary desk to watch Chad Gable in the ring and see what the champ is all about.

AJ shakes his head.


AJ Styles: I wasn’t impressed.

Boos from the crowd as AJ carries on shaking his head.


AJ Styles: I mean don’t get me wrong, he’s good. Oh, he is damn good but is he phenomenal?

AJ turns to the Good Brothers who shake their heads.


AJ Styles: When you step into the ring with AJ Styles, being good isn’t good enough. Hell even being great won’t get you very far. You need to be phenomenal to get on my level.

The boos are getting louder as AJ acts cockier and cockier.


AJ Styles: I’m sure Kurt can tell you all about it whilst he holds your hand and carries you to the top!

AJ gets a little more serious as he points up the entrance ramp.


AJ Styles: You can’t get the job done without him can you Chad? I mean look at what happened at Fastlane.

AJ walks around the ring as Good Brothers back him up like a pair of cheerleaders.


AJ Styles: You needed Kurt to come out and save you from Samoa Joe! Do you know who helped me beat Samoa Joe when I was WWE Champion?

AJ puts the microphone in front of The Good Brothers who lean forward.


The Good Brothers: No one.

AJ brings it back and turns around but first too sweets the duo.


AJ Styles: I could have called up my boys and asked them for a favour. But I didn’t.

AJ shakes his head.


AJ Styles: Like a true champion I got the job done by myself. I didn’t need my “mentor” to come out and save me.

AJ doing the quotation marks as he carries on.


AJ Styles: I beat Joe on my own. And maybe it is time you start doing stuff on your own Chad by sending Kurt back to the retirement home where he belongs.

Massive boos from the crowd now as AJ smirks.


AJ Styles: I mean the longer he has to carry your dead weight, his back might give out just like his neck did!

Nuclear heat for that line as AJ chuckles but before he can carry on talking trash…


*ELITE*

CHAD GABLE walks out getting loud cheers from the crowd but he isn’t alone as KURT ANGLE follows him to the ring. Chad Gable slides into the ring and immediately gets in AJ’s face. The Good Brothers stand by but Kurt Angle stands between them and the duo as Chad looks to speak.

Chad Gable: What is your problem AJ?

AJ smirks a little but Gable remains unimpressed.


Chad Gable: I used to look up to you when I saw you killing it as the champ who ran the camp.

The Good Brothers chip in saying they had fun beating up John Cena and do a goofy laugh but Gable ignores them.


Chad Gable: I saw someone like me.

AJ shakes his head.


Chad Gable: One of the best wrestlers in the world. Not the biggest dog in the fight but had the heart and the skill to take anyone down

Gable gets in AJ’s face.


Chad Gable: But maybe the success has gotten to your head.

AJ ain’t smirking now.


Chad Gable: I mean look at how many times you have lost to Seth Rollins!

A mixed reaction as that statement is seen as praise for Seth but it gets under AJ’s skin!


AJ Styles: You think you can match up to my level? Because you hold that title!

AJ starts prodding the title on Chad’s shoulder.


AJ Styles: It’s the champion that makes the title and it won’t mean as much unless it’s in my hands.

Chad Gable: Then try to take it!

AJ Styles: I will take it at Wrestlemania… well if you aren’t a coward.

Chad looks confused by this as AJ smiles.


AJ Styles: See why don’t you prove you can step out of his shadow?

AJ points at Kurt Angle who shakes his head.


AJ Styles: At Wrestlemania I want him to stay in the back. I only want him to come out to hand me my new United States title!

Loud boos from the crowd as Kurt speaks to Chad who nods and tells Kurt he has got this.


Chad Gable: I accept.

AJ has a smug smirk on his face but Chad wasn’t finished.


Chad Gable: If those two are banned from ringside.

AJ doesn’t look so cocky now and pauses unsure what to say as Kurt Angle steps forward.


Kurt Angle: I thought you were able to do this on your own or was that all talk?

AJ looks angry now.


AJ Styles: Fine! My boys can just watch me win from backstage!

Chad smirks as he sticks his hand out for AJ.


Chad Gable: Let’s make it official then.

AJ looks at it and smirks.


AJ Styles: I’ll go speak to Adam Pearce backstage, I don’t need to shake your hand to make anything official!

AJ walks off shaking his head and leaving an annoyed Chad Gable standing in the ring. The Good Brothers follow their leader and head to the backstage area.


Michael Cole: The stakes have been raised for Wrestlemania!

Elias: But AJ still refuses to show any respect to the United States Champion in the lead-up to Wrestlemania.

Michael Cole: And that disrespect could prove costly!

Elias: Agreed Michael. We saw what happens when you push Chad Gable. He can overcome the best when pushed far enough. Look at what happened when he fought Samoa Joe.

Chad Gable and Kurt Angle stare at The Club as they head up the entrance ramp talking trash to the duo in the ring as we cut to a commercial break.


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*BRAUN/ I AM STRONGER*

A decent pop once we return from the commercial break as the Monster Among Men BRAUN STROWMAN matches out and heads straight to the ring! He looks in a serious mood always and doesn’t play to the fans as he heads out.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and it now looks like we are going to hear from the Monster among men himself Braun Strowman!

Elias: Braun is the only man in the match who has won a Money in the Bank ladder match before.

Michael Cole: The monster in the bank but he wasn’t unable to cash it in successfully due to Brock Lesnar!

Elias: A monster like Braun doesn’t need to sneak up on someone. He will just turn up when he feels like and crush you.

Braun Strowman is standing in the ring as he takes a moment to look at the Wrestlemania sign.


Braun Strowman: Wrestlemania success is something I held in these hands before. Put something in front of me and I charge through it!

Braun shouts as he says that getting a decent pop from the crowd.


Braun Strowman: I won the Andre the Giant Battle Royal last year.

Braun smiles for a moment.


Braun Strowman: I even got to toss Colin Jost like a lawn dart!

A few chuckles from the fans as Braun paces around the ring cutting an imposing presence.


Braun Strowman: I won the tag team titles with a ten-year-old called Nicholas!

Remember that one guys?


Braun Strowman: And when he finishes school, you better believe we are going to win the tag team titles one more time!

Will I have gone that crazy by then to book an 18-year-old Nicholas to return and win the tag belts with Braun? Who knows who knows.


Braun Strowman: I’ve even won Money in the Bank before!

Y’know maybe the Nicholas stuff was the positive stuff.


Braun Strowman: And I will win it again at Wrestlemania!

He shouts as he points at the Wrestlemania sign making intentions clear.


Braun Strowman: And there will be no one to stop me cashing. No one to steal my moment. No one can match my power. No one…


*DOMINANCE*

Boos from the crowd ring out as BOBBY LASHLEY marches out and he has a microphone in hand. The former Intercontinental Champion point at Braun Strowman in the ring as the commentary team reminds us of their rivalry towards the end of 2019.

Bobby Lashley: No one can match your power? You must be forgetting who put you on the shelf last year!

Boos from the crowd as Braun looks unfazed.


Braun Strowman: I remember that. I also remember me sending you through a glass window and slamming you onto concrete so bad you missed the Royal Rumble!

Lashley looks furious as the crowd cheers loudly. Bobby gets to the ring apron and climbs onto it as he points at Braun.


Bobby Lashley: Pretty big mouth but I’m not here to talk…

Bobby steps through the ropes.


Bobby Lashley: I’m here to fight!

Bobby drops the microphone and charges at Braun Strowman as THE TWO MASSIVE MEN START BRAWLING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! Cheers from the crowd as the two biggest powerhouses in the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match collide and give us a preview of what could happen at the Rumble. The two men end up brawling out of the ring end up falling over the ropes to the ring floor! The fight carries on out there and Bobby looks like he has the upper hand as Braun stumbles towards the steel steps.

Lashley lines him up and
LOOKS FOR A SPEAR… BUT BRAUN MOVES OUT OF THE WAY IN TIME CAUSING BOBBY TO CRASH AND BURN! Cheers from the crowd as Braun takes advantage of the mistake by Lashley and hoists him into the air before hitting a POWERSLAM ONTO THE STEEL STEPS LAYING OUT BOBBY LASHLEY! Braun moves away from Bobby and gets to his feet as he lifts his arms into the air roaring as he stands tall over Lashley!


Michael Cole: Did you see the power of Braun Strowman in action there?

Elias: Bobby Lashley too but that one mistake cost him.

Michael Cole: Maybe he is missing the influence of a manager after all.

Elias: Well we will have to see if it costs him at Wrestlemania but right now I’m getting word that Ronda Rousey is backstage with something to say ahead of the ten-woman tag coming up shortly!


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We cut to the backstage area and as promised RONDA ROUSEY is standing front and centre with the rest of THE REAL HORSEWOMEN and MIA YIM all mean-mugging the camera.

Ronda Rousey: Becky, you keep calling my friends goons. They are not my henchmen.

Shayna smiles whilst Duke and Shafir both shout yeah before getting a look from Ronda and remembering their place.


Ronda Rousey: I know you don’t know what it’s like to have friends since they have all stabbed you in the back… probably because you are such a horrible mouthy cow to be around.

Ronda is clearly heated as she speaks.


Ronda Rousey: All you do is throw insults and digs at people more successful than you. No wonder these fans gravitate towards you.

Fucking ouch.


Ronda Rousey: At Wrestlemania, I get to finally break your jaw, your arm, and every other body part I can get my hands on.

Ronda looks intense as she glares at the camera.


Ronda Rousey: You’ve wanted this match for over a year Becky. Me in the ring with you one on one. The dream match the fans have been begging for.

Ronda’s angry glare turns to a wicked smile.


Ronda Rousey: And I’ll turn it into your own personal nightmare.

Ronda steps back as Shayna steps forward.


Shayna Baszler: And whilst Ronda walks out still Women’s Universal Champion, I’ll be Mrs. Money in the Bank.

Shayna smiles as she stands there in her signature leather jacket with her shades on the top of her head.


Shayna Baszler: I won’t need to sneak up after someone else does my handiwork.

Mia Yim noticeably raises an eyebrow and smirks at that line.


Shayna Baszler: But maybe I’ll do my own handiwork and use this to cash in on either Asuka or Ember Moon at Wrestlemania! Ronda, how does us being champions together sound?

Ronda smirks and nods liking the idea as Shayna carries on.


Shayna Baszler: Plus one of our best friends will walk out of Wrestlemania having won the Miss Elizabeth battle royal.

Mia Yim: No no no.

Mia steps forward getting a look from Ronda and Shayna but she doesn’t really care.


Mia Yim: I’ll be walking out the winner and Ronda, I might just come after you when I win.

Mia Yim walks off heading to the ring, maybe showing a bit of tension between the heels as The Real Horsewomen look annoyed but shake their heads following Mia Yim towards the ring!


Michael Cole: Up next we are about to see a ten-woman tag match as Becky Lynch, The Hugging Pirates, and Fire and Desire take on The Real Horsewomen and Mia Yim! Don’t go anywhere!


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*NUMBER ONE*

Boos from the crowd as we return from the commercial break and MIA YIM makes her way out first talking a bunch of trash to the fans in the crowd. She heads to the ring looking very cocky before stepping in the ring whilst waiting for her teammates.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and we could be able to see a full-on brawl between these two teams.

Elias: But is Mia Yim on the same page as the Real Horsewomen? Or is she just doing this for the money Ronda can give her?


*BAD REPUTATION*

Loud boos from the crowd with only Seth Rollins on Raw getting more heat as RONDA ROUSEY walks out and is soon joined by the rest of THE REAL HORSEWOMEN! The unit walks to the ring as they join Mia Yim inside whilst Ronda ignores the booing fans showing off her Women’s Universal title looking very smug.

Michael Cole: Ronda Rousey certainly is not someone to mess with and Mia will have to be careful not to piss her off.

Elias: Well we know at least one woman who takes pleasure in making Ronda furious.


*SQUARE UP*

A decent pop from the live crowd with some fans still getting used to FIRE AND DESIRE being faces nowadays. Sonya Deville is shadow boxing at the top of the entrance ramp whilst Mandy Rose poses for the crowd.

Michael Cole: Sonya pushed Ronda a lot further than people expected at Fastlane and tonight she gets to fight the champion one more time.

Elias: And if they pin Ronda, in this match maybe they put themselves in line for a title shot post-Wrestlemania?


*NEW ADVENTURE*

A louder pop from the crowd as THE HUGGING PIRATES make their way out in matching attire. Bayley fist bumps Sonya Deville whilst Kairi gets her telescope out and spies The Real Horsewomen in the ring.

Michael Cole: Kairi Sane and Bayley may be in action tonight but they also have their eyes on the Women’s tag team titles at Wrestlemania when they take on The Queens of WWE from Smackdown.

Elias: The Hugging Pirates have their eyes on The Real Horsewomen but Charlotte Flair noticeably has her eyes on Rhea Ripley on NXT looking to the NXT title for a second time. Both teams are currently having to balance multiple different plates in the lead-up to Wrestlemania.

The four women stand at the top of the entrance ramp as Kairi noticeably walks up to a kid in the front row and passes her telescope to the kid. She joins back up with her teammates tonight as…


*CELTIC INVASION*

The loudest pop of the night as The Man herself BECKY LYNCH walks out and has a cocky smirk on her face. She joins her teammates at the top of the entrance ramp as they nod to each other and they all head to the ring!

Michael Cole: Did you hear the reaction from the live crowd for The Man Becky Lynch?

Elias: I don’t think there is a single person who is more popular with the WWE Universe than Becky Lynch.

The group of faces climb into the ring and IMMEDIATELY COLLIDE WITH THE REAL HORSEWOMEN AND MIA YIM! The brawl is on and the referee realizes he isn’t going to be able to get this under control straight away so calls for the bell!


Match 5: The Real Horsewomen and Mia Yim vs Becky Lynch, Fire and Desire and The Hugging Pirates

Match summary: The brawl carries on between the 10 women in the early stages of the encounter and they pair off into groups with Becky fighting Mia Yim, The Hugging Pirates battle Duke and Shafir whilst Fire and Desire battle Ronda and Baszler. Ronda plus Baszler take care of Fire and Desire whilst the Pirates take care of the goons so they end up coming face to face with the two leaders of The Real Horsewomen! Elsewhere Becky slams Mia Yim around and sends her into the steel steps!

On the other side of the ring, Bayley takes down Shayna but Ronda takes down Kairi before laying out Bayley as well. Becky though from the ring sees this and shouts at Ronda daring her to step into the ring… AND THE CHAMPION DOES IT! Ronda and Becky come face to face as both women mouth off at each. They talk all the trash they can to each other before THEY START THROWING HANDS WITH EACH OTHER! The crowd goes wild as the brawl carries on and Becky sends Ronda into the corner… SHAYNA TAGS HERSELF IN!

Shayna and Becky stare each other down as they come head-to-head in the centre of the ring and start to battle trading submissions. Becky after winning the battle makes the tag bringing Sonya Deville into the match. From there it turns into the standard WWE multi-person tag and around the 5-minute mark, Mandy Rose gets trapped in the middle of the ring as the heels start to work over her and grind down Mandy Rose, with The Real Horsewomen making sure to taunt Becky Lynch the most. Mandy Rose though eventually escapes and gets to the corner of the ring as she makes the hot tag bringing BECKY LYNCH BACK INTO THE MATCH!


The match though breaks down at this point as the heels run in, so THE BABYFACES DO AS WELL! Sonya takes care of Duke whilst Kairi and Bayley take care of Ronda and Shayna hitting them with DUAL ELBOWS TO THE OUTSIDE! In the ring, Becky takes down an incoming Duke with MAN DOWN! She turns around as the legal woman Mia Yim clocks her. Becky is staggered as Mia is about to lift her up BUT BECKY COUNTERS AND LOCKS IN THE DIS-ARM-HER! Mia Yim tries to escape but she is nowhere near the ropes and TAPS OUT!

Winners via submission: Becky Lynch, Fire and Desire and The Hugging Pirates (12:07)

Cheers from the live crowd as Becky holds on for a few seconds before letting go of the hold and getting to her feet as she celebrates in the ring as she is joined in the ring by her teammates.

Michael Cole: Becky Lynch picks up the win for her team and sends a message to Ronda Rousey!

Elias: But making Mia Yim tap out is one thing. Can she make Ronda Rousey, someone who has never tapped in her career in MMA and WWE tap out? Or can she pin Ronda to the mat for the three count one more time?

Ronda Rousey is now at the top of the entrance ramp with the rest of the Real Horsewomen as they lick their wounds (and noticeably Mia Yim is not with them) as Ronda promises to make Becky pay at Wrestlemania as we cut to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, we can see ADAM PEARCE in his office backstage doing some paperwork when his door opens and MVP walks into the room. As always he is dressed to impress wearing a fine suit. He walks up to Adam Pearce and sticks his hand out for a handshake which Adam accepts.

MVP: Adam.

Adam Pearce: MVP. What brings you in here?

MVP smiles.

MVP: What else but business. I’m looking to sign myself and Lio Rush up for tag team warfare.

Adam Pearce shakes his head as MVP looks on confused.

Adam Pearce: Sorry Montel. Even if there was still an open spot for the Raw brand, Lio came and requested to be put in the Andre the Giant battle royal!

MVP looks absolutely furious and ready to blow a gasket.

MVP: This kid! I’m trying to help him and guide him but all he does is ignore and disrespect me. I’m going to…

Adam Pearce: Whoa Montel, Montel. He also made sure to sign you up for the match as well.

That calms MVP down for a moment.

Adam Pearce: Said that you guys have been picking up enough wins as a tag team to get a shot post-Mania but this gives you both a shot at singles gold too.

MVP stops for a moment and smiles almost like he is proud of Lio’s plan.

MVP: Maybe I was right to see something in the kid. And when I win, I’ll go for the United States title. I want to get my spot back as the longest ever United States champion in the WWE!

Obviously, WWE do not mention who overtook him (Moxley also defended it once every 3 months tbf so a much less impressive reign).

MVP: And then…

The door slams open as BOBBY LASHLEY storms in and MVP immediately stops speaking as he turns to Bobby offering him a handshake. However Lashley ignores him and walks right up to Adam Pearce.

Bobby Lashley: I want Braun Strowman next week!

Bobby is breathing heavily and looks absolutely furious scaring Adam slightly.

Adam Pearce: You’ve got it. Next week you will get your match with Braun Strowman!

A PPV quality match signed for the go-home edition of Monday Night Raw! MVP meanwhile walks up to Bobby who is still staring at Adam Pearce.

MVP: Bobby, you haven’t been returning my calls. Let’s discuss business. I mean look at what happened earlier tonight and the mistakes you made.

Lashley glares at MVP who puts his hands up.

MVP: Hey we’ve all made mistakes but I can help you fix them.

Lashley just ignores him and walks off heading for the door.

MVP: I can help you get another match with Brock Lesnar.

That gets Bobby Lashley to pause before he shakes his head and leaves the room as we cut back to the commentary team adjacent to the entrance ramp.

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Michael Cole: Well it looks like MVP is still trying to get Bobby Lashley to be his client.

Elias: But a big match has been signed for next week’s show. We saw Bobby Lashley and Braun Strowman collide a lot last year and every single time it was pure carnage!

*DESTROYER*

A mixed reaction from the live crowd as the Samoan Submission machine SAMOA JOE marches out and he already has a microphone in his hand.

Samoa Joe: Cut my damn music!

And right on cue, his music is cut as Joe starts walking down the entrance ramp.

Samoa Joe: Sheamus! You want to cost me what is mine! You want to steal from me? Well now you have to pay the piper!

Joe ignores the fact that he cost Sheamus his qualifying match for Money in the Bank first.

Samoa Joe: All I hear is you love to fight. Well, how about we do it on the biggest stage!

And Joe DOES THE POINT!

Samoa Joe: So why don’t you…

*WRITTEN IN MY FACE*

Cheers from the live crowd as SHEAMUS walks out with a microphone in his hand as he points at Joe in the ring!

Sheamus: You want to fight Fella? You got it! I’ll kick your arse at Wrestlemania!

And another match is made official for the biggest show of the year.

Sheamus: But why wait till Wrestlemania! I want to fight right now!

Sheamus drops the microphone keeping it short and sweet as he charges to the ring… BUT JOE SLIDES OUT OF THE RING AS SHEAMUS SLIDES IN AND AVOIDS SHEAMUS HEADING UP THE RAMP WAGGING HIS FINGER!

Samoa Joe: No Sheamus. We do this on my terms.

Boos from the crowd as Sheamus calls Joe a coward but the former United States Champion doesn’t care.

Samoa Joe: And when we collide at Wrestlemania, nothing will stop me from putting your ass to sleep!

Joe drops the microphone and walks off as Sheamus dares him to come back but Joe isn’t answering him.

Michael Cole: Well we may not get a preview right now but I’m getting word from Adam Pearce. It is official. At Wrestlemania, Samoa Joe will take on Sheamus!

Elias: Two big brawlers who love to fight. And as they would say themselves, it won’t be a match it will be a fight.

Michael Cole: Agreed Elias but up next after the commercial break we will see Cesaro take on Jey Uso. Don’t go anywhere!

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*DONE WITH THAT (DAY ONE REMIX)*

Cheers from the live crowd as we return from the commercial break and the popular World Tag Team Champions THE USOS walk out holding their tag belts in their air. Jimmy Uso is in their signature hoodies with Jey Uso dressed for action tonight.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and right now we are going to see Jey Uso in action against Cesaro!

Elias: We saw last year Jey had to get a bit of practice as a singles wrestler whilst his brother Jimmy was on the shelf. Will that help him against a former United States Champion in Cesaro?

*SUPERHUMAN*

Boos from the crowd as CESARO walks out but he is not alone as he is joined by his tag team partner at Wrestlemania ILJA DRAGUNOV and his manager ZELINA VEGA! She gives him a few words of encouragement before heading to the commentary desk whilst her clients head to the ring.

Michael Cole: And it looks like we have a special guest joining us tonight. Hello Zelina Vega.

Zelina Vega: Thank you Michael. I figured I’d bring a bit of class to the commentary desk.

Elias: What did you think of what Black did to Andrade earlier tonight?

Zelina looks furious.

Zelina Vega: That’s your first question for me? That one. Andrade will get his revenge at Wrestlemania and still walk out as Universal Champion.

Michael Cole: It could be a very successful night for the Ungovernables.

Zelina Vega: It will be. We will be cleaning house and walking out with the Money in the Bank briefcase, a future title shot at the United States title, the World tag team titles, and the Universal title. This is our brand now.

In the ring, Cesaro is now standing across from Jey Uso who jumps up and down ready for a big challenge tonight. Ilja says something in Russian to Jimmy Uso which he ignores as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Match 6: Cesaro w/Ilja Dragunov vs Jey Uso w/Jimmy Uso

Match summary: Early on Cesaro is very cocky and kind of toys slightly with Jey Uso, not taking him too seriously. Vega puts over her client’s ability not just as singles competitors but says their skills are doubled due to how good they work as a team. Jey Uso though starts to make a comeback and show a bit of the main event Jey Uso's ability that happened in real within a few months of this during this 8-minute match. He even looks like he might be about to win, climbing to the top rope and flies off for the top rope looking for a SPLASH… BUT CESARO COUNTERS WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! He takes Jey’s head off with the move before grabbing hold of him and plants him with a RICOLA BOMB! Cesaro makes the cover looking at Jimmy Uso 1 2 3 Cesaro picks up the win!

Winner via pinfall: Cesaro (8:36)

Boos from the crowd as Cesaro stands tall over Jey Uso with a smug smile on his face having picked up the win.

Michael Cole: Jey Uso put up a better fight than a lot of people would have expected from someone who usually competes in tag team matches only.

Elias: But Cesaro was too much in the end!

Zelina Vega: Of course, he was. My clients are the best wrestlers in the world and they will prove it again at Wrestlemania!

Jimmy Uso in the meantime has slid into the ring to check on his partner as Cesaro looks on… BUT ILJA ISN’T LOOKING ON AND ATTACKS JIMMY FROM BEHIND! Ilja beats down on Jimmy to boos from the crowd laying in a series of uppercuts before sending into Cesaro with an EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Cesaro starts up the CESARO SWING SPINNING HIM AROUND BEFORE ILJA HITS TORPEDO MOSCOW! The Usos are down on the mat as they pose in the ring and Zelina Vega has left the commentary desk to join them in the ring as we cut to the backstage area as the commentary team criticizes what The Ungovernables just did.

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And when we get to the backstage area we can see SASHA BANKS standing next to Charly Caruso for an interview.

Charly Caruso: Sasha, early tonight we heard from Naomi and Shayna Baszler who both made it clear they expect to walk out of Wrestlemania with the Money in the Bank briefcase. What do you have to say about their claims?

Sasha scoffs.

Sasha Banks: What do I make of the claims? They are forgetting that the Boss is in the match.

She shakes her head.

Sasha Banks: They are forgetting I know exactly what it takes to win. And they are forgetting the whole point of the briefcase is to catch the champion by surprise.

As Sasha says this however she is confronted by TAYNARA CONTI AND XIA LI! Both women stare each other down as Conti speaks first.

Taynara Conti: It’s what you do best. Stabbing your friends in the back and taking them by surprise.

Sasha shakes her head.

Sasha Banks: Only if they are holding me back which Bayley was.

Taynara Conti: No wonder everyone here hates you.

Sasha Banks: I’m not here to make friends anymore Conti. I’m here to win titles.

Taynara Conti: Or does no one want to team with a backstabbing bitch?

Banks looks annoyed as Conti says the B word.

Sasha Banks: Fine how about I find someone next week and we’ll beat both of you together!

Banks gets right in Conti’s face.

Sasha Banks: And maybe we’ll make sure you don’t make it to Wrestlemania!

Banks issuing a threat as she walks off with Xia Li chatting to Conti who nods at her tag team partner and we cut to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, we can see THE HUGGING PIRATES walking through the car park talking to each other. They look like they are about to leave the arena and head home WHEN THE QUEENS OF WWE CLOBBER THEM IN THE BACK WITH THE TAG TEAM TITLES! Boos from the crowd watching in the arena as Charlotte and Lacey dressed in fancy dresses stand over their challengers smirking.

Charlotte Flair: Lacey will be seeing you on Friday Kairi.

Charlotte taunts them further by blowing the duo a kiss as they walk off leaving the challengers laying on the car park floor as we cut elsewhere backstage…

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And we cut to the STREET PROFITS standing next to each other, though we can see tape around both their ribs thanks to them having their usual red tracksuits unzipped and open. It’s the first time we have seen the duo next to each other since before the Royal Rumble but neither man is smiling right now after a rough couple of months.

Angelo Dawkins: Normally we would be in a good mood. Partying it up and getting hyped for Wrestlemania!

Montez Ford: The showcase of the immortals! Oh yeah!

Angelo Dawkins: Some of the best superstars have made their name at Wrestlemania.

Montez Ford: The most electrifying superstar of all time. If you smell…

Angelo Dawkins: You know the rest.

Montez lightly taps the shoulder of Dawkins.

Montez Ford: C’mon man don’t be a buzzkill. You’re not Seth Rollins.

Dawkins scowls upon hearing that name and Montez is exactly feeling positive about him.

Angelo Dawkins: Seth, we’re not done with you yet.

Montez Ford: But we’ve been advised by Edge to focus on our careers so we’re going to do that for now.

Angelo Dawkins: We’re entering tag team warfare.

Montez Ford: We came this close to beating The Authors of Pain for the tag team titles!

Ford emphasizes this by showing his fingers being millimeters from each other.

Angelo Dawkins: But we got distracted helping Seth and dealing with The Club…

Montez Ford: And I got to enter the Royal Rumble.

Angelo Dawkins: But now, we’re looking to get back on track and at Wrestlemania, we’re going to walk out of the tag team warfare match the next number one contender’s for the tag team titles!

Montez Ford: We want all the smoke!

Ford beats his chest, fired up.

Montez Ford: And when we are done with tag team warfare, having our shot at the tag team titles, we’ll give Seth the smoke too.

The Street Profits look serious as they stick their fists out to the camera as we cut to the commentary team adjacent to the ring.

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Michael Cole: And the final Raw team in the tag team warfare match is confirmed!

Elias: The Street Profits haven’t been in the ring together for a while due to injuries to both men but them coming back together at Wrestlemania, they might be my new favourites to win.

*GO HARD*

Cheers from the crowd as MUSTAFA ALI walks out in a nice suit. He has the Cruiserweight title on his shoulder and heads over to the commentary desk joining Elias and Michael Cole, not before shaking hands with the duo first.

Michael Cole: And it looks like we are going to be joined by our Cruiserweight Champion Mustafa Ali head of our next match. It’s good to have you here.

Mustafa Ali: Thanks Michael. I figured I would do some scouting first-hand and see what Dolph Ziggler can do in action with a fellow Cruiserweight.

Elias: Ziggler offers a very different challenge to everyone else you’ve faced as champion but you’ve faced a competitor who cut weight before in the form of Buddy Murphy. How did you prepare for fighting him on 205 Live?

Mustafa Ali: Very good question. Buddy Murphy was a whole different challenge due to him being right on the border of the weight limit. But I focused on my speed and what I could do in the air that Murphy could never do. Now Ziggler is a very different wrestler to Buddy Murphy.

*WEEKEND ROCKSTAR*

Boos from the crowd as the cocky Cruiserweight NOAM DAR makes his way out and he shouts to the fans that he is the next Mr. Money in the Bank winner. Dar even makes sure to point at Ali on commentary and tell him he’s coming back for him after Wrestlemania.

Michael Cole: Noam Dar is someone you are very familiar with having collided with him last year and won that title from him.

Mustafa Ali: Don’t let his big mouth fool you. He may be cocky but he can back it up and his submissions are lethal, they can do serious damage to your legs.

Elias: Do you think he can win the Money in the Bank ladder match?

Mustafa Ali: For sure. He is very talented and one of the reasons I lost when I faced him and four others in a ladder match at last year’s Money in the Bank event was due to the work he did to my leg. You can’t climb a ladder quickly on a busted wheel.

*HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*

Cheers from the live crowd as DOLPH ZIGGLER makes his way out and he does his signature entrance at the top of the entrance ramp. He stops for a moment to look at Mustafa Ali on commentary as champion and challenger have a staredown before Ziggler heads to the ring, with Dar mouthing off the whole time.

Michael Cole: Some people have been talking online but this is Ziggler’s last chance at a career renaissance. What are your thoughts on that Ali?

Mustafa Ali: Say what you want about Ziggler but he has been successful in WWE. He is a two-time world champion, former money in the bank winner, two-time United States Champion, six-time Intercontinental Champion, a North American champion and a two-time tag team champion. He has done nearly everything you can do in WWE yet he still views himself as a failure because he has never broken out quite how he thought he should have.

Elias: Do you think his self-belief in his ability has caused him to judge himself too harshly?

Mustafa Ali: It could be that. But a desperate man will go to whatever lengths they have to succeed as you saw when I faced Brian Kendrick. If Ziggler will stoop to those levels, we will have to see.

Ziggler is now in the ring as Noam Dar is mouthing off and insulting Dolph. He ignores Noam Dar happy to let his ring work do the talking as the referee calls for the bell and this match is underway!

Match 7: Noam Dar vs Dolph Ziggler

Match summary: Noam Dar gets shown up very early on and learns maybe to not run his mouth so much? Nah he will never learn to pipe down. Ziggler though carries on his work and avoids the submissions from Dar targeting the right leg, kicking him away. Dar starts to throw a lot of tantrums whilst Ziggler remains calm which Ali notices from the commentary desk. And it is the veteran experience that pays off as Dar goes for the SUPER CHAMPAGNE KNEEBAR one too many time as Ziggler blocks the attempt at it and reverse into a JACK KNIFE COVER TO PICK UP THE WIN!

Winner via pinfall: Dolph Ziggler (7:04)

Dar kicks out just after the 3 count but it is too late as the crafty veteran Dolph Ziggler picks up the win over him! Ali on commentary gives him a round of applause and is noticeably impressed by his performance tonight.

Michael Cole: Dolph Ziggler uses his expertise and ring IQ to pick up the win!

Mustafa Ali: He clearly scouted his opponent and used that knowledge to pick up the win. I’m going to have to be extra prepared at Wrestlemania.

Elias: And it looks like he is coming this way!

Elias is right as Dolph Ziggler walks up the entrance ramp whilst Dar sulks and argues with the referee in the ring. Ali takes off his headset and heads to the entrance ramp as he comes face to face with Dolph Ziggler. The two men stare each other down but neither man makes the first move.

Elias: Well it seems both men are doing their homework and scouting each other ahead of Wrestlemania.

Michael Cole: It promises to be a big clash when these two collide but speaking of massive clashes. Up next we are going to see Brock Lesnar take on Shinsuke Nakamura in our main event. Do not go anywhere. You do not want to miss this!

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When we return from the commercial break, we see NOAM DAR walking through the back and you can hear him complaining about what just happened for everyone around to hear. He walks up to several stagehands until he is approached by ANGEL GARZA with a big smirk on his face.

Noam Dar: Oi what do you want?

Angel smiles and laughs slightly.

Angel Garza: I just saw the injustice that happened out there and as an old romantic I want to make sure the same thing doesn’t happy to you at Wrestlemania.

Dar looks suspicious as he looks at Garza.

Noam Dar: Ya want to make sure I don’t get screwed over? Why would you want that when you’re in the match with me as well?

Angel gives who has a rose in his pocket pulls it out and sniffs it.

Angel Garza: I’m like a rose. Beautiful and all the ladies want me. But I do have my thorns.

Dar looks unimpressed.

Angel Garza: Let’s go somewhere to discuss business. Something that will benefit both of us.

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Michael Cole: I wonder what this means for the Money in the Bank ladder match at Wrestlemania.

Elias: This could be a very dangerous alliance for the other six men in the match but we have one more Monday Night Raw before we get to Wrestlemania!

Michael Cole: That’s right Elias and we have some news for next week’s show. Adam Pearce has made the challenge from earlier tonight official. We will see Conti and Xia Li takes on Sasha Banks and a mystery tag team partner.

Elias: I wonder who will team up with the Boss? However, that’s not all as in next week’s main event we will see Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch come face to face for the final time before Wrestlemania in an in-ring showdown!

Michael Cole: And that is a powder keg ready to explode.

Elias: But right now, we are about to see Brock Lesnar in action against Shinsuke Nakamura and I cannot wait!

*SHADOWS OF A SETTING SUN*

Boos ring out from the live crowd as SHINSUKE NAKAMURA walks out onto the entrance ramp, doing his usual taunt before heading towards the ring! He is joined by his manager ZELINA VEGA who can be seen giving him a few instructions as they head to the ring.

Michael Cole: A fun fact that not everyone would be aware of but these two men fought before in Japan.

Elias: Back when Shinsuke was very young and just growing into the rockstar he is today before coming to WWE.

Michael Cole: Brock Lesnar picked up the win but both men are very different prospects nowadays.

Elias: You didn’t want to cross Brock Lesnar back then and you certainly don’t nowadays. Shinsuke is either very brave or very stupid for issuing this challenge.

*NEXT BIG THING*

A loud pop from the live crowd as the Beast BROCK LESNAR makes his way out and he is noticeably joined by PAUL HEYMAN. The duo walks to the ring as Brock has a big smile on his face as he steps over the ropes and gets ready to destroy Shinsuke tonight.

Michael Cole: Brock looks to be in a good mood and that can’t be good for Shinsuke as Brock only smiles when he gets paid and destroys people.

Elias: Well Brock put Shinsuke on the shelf for a few weeks as revenge for his part in costing him the Universal title. But he also destroyed Dominik Dijakovic who we haven’t seen since that day as well!

Brock is jogging up and down in the corner as Shinsuke looks on warily. The referee then calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Main event: Shinsuke Nakamura w/Zelina Vega vs Brock Lesnar

Match summary: Brock charges in as soon as the bell rings and Shinsuke slides out of the ring taunting Brock and the fans. After demanding this match, Shinsuke wants no part of Brock early on. However, the Beast isn’t waiting around and follows him out of the ring to beat down Shinsuke! Shinsuke runs around the ring for a bit as Brock gives chase and wisely Zelina chooses to not step in the way as Brock will have no problem yeeting her into orbit. Shinsuke slides back into the ring and tries to catch Brock by surprise with a series of stomps BUT BROCK POWER THROUGH THEM AND TAKES DOWN SHINSUKE WITH A CLOTHESLINE!

And now Brock has got his hands on Shinsuke, he is going in for the kill! He starts to toss Shinsuke around the ring taking him on a one-way trip to SUPLEX CITY! Shinsuke is taking a battering and can’t really mount much of a fightback! It is one-sided destruction and Brock is ready to end this as he scoops Shinsuke onto his shoulders for the F5 TO END THIS… BUT SHINSUKE COUNTERS AND LOCKS HIM IN AN CROSS ARMBREAKER! Shinsuke is trying to break the Beast’s arm in a desperate counter!

He yanks back on the hold as Brock struggles in the hold for a bit but BROCK POWERS HIMSELF UP AND ONE-HANDED POWERBOMBS SHINSUKE INTO THE MAT… BUT NAKAMURA DOESN’T BREAK SO BROCK HAS TO DO IT TWO MORE TIMES! Brock rolls away grabbing his right arm in pain as Paul talks to his client. Brock is back to his feet but SHINSUKE QUICKLY POUNCES AND COUNTERS WITH THE KINSHASA! Brock falls to the mat and Shinsuke makes the cover 1 2 BROCK KICKS OUT!


Shinsuke and Zelina both look in shock but the king of strong style lays into Brock with a series of kicks! Shinsuke is viciously kicking Brock before he runs off the ropes and looks for another KINSHASA… BROCK COUNTERS AND SCOOPS HIM UP FOR AN F5! Brock plants Shinsuke and makes the cover 1 2 BROCK BREAKS THE COVER! He isn’t done as he looks directly at Zelina Vega and scoops Shinsuke up one more time… ANOTHER F5! Brock now makes the cover and this time stays on for the full 3 count!

Winner via pinfall: Brock Lesnar (4:30)

Brock Lesnar gets to his feet as Paul Heyman joins him in the ring and the duo celebrates a big win tonight! Shinsuke hasn’t moved on the mat after the match as Zelina Vega looks on furious.

Michael Cole: Brock Lesnar wins in dominant fashion!

Elias: He had a scary moment where he looked like he might lose but Brock sent a message to Aleister Black and Andrade Cien Almas ahead of Wrestlemania’s three-way dance!

And Brock isn’t done with Shinsuke yet either! He scoops Nakamura up and HITS A THIRD F5! Loud cheers from the crowd as they chant for him to do it again as Brock looks to Paul and shouts “Shall I” which brings a smile from Heyman who nods! Brock then does as the fans wish and scoops Shinsuke up A FOURTH F5! Loud cheers from the crowd but they soon turn to boos AS ANDRADE LEAPS OFF THE ROPES AND HITS A SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT ONTO BROCK!

The Universal Champion is making an impact as he lays into Brock with a series of punches to the head as he looks to keep the Beast down! Andrade smirks to himself as Zelina nods and he uncuffs his sleeves as he looks to do more dirty work as he grabs Brock by the head looking for a HAMMERLOCK DDT… BROCK BREAKS FREE AND SENDS ANDRADE FLYING WITH A SUPLEX! Brock then shows off his power once again as he scoops Andrade up… F5! Brock lays out the champion again!

Michael Cole: Brock Lesnar is looking unstoppable!

Elias: Andrade has barely survived him with the help of the Ungovernables. How will he be able to stop him without them?

Brock Lesnar is laughing in the ring and smirks as he stands over Andrade… but the camera pans to SHOW ALEISTER BLACK IS IN THE RING BEHIND BROCK! The Beast turns around… BLACK MASS! Brock drops to the mat as Black has laid out both his opponents at Wrestlemania tonight!

Michael Cole: Aleister Black sending a message of his own!

Elias: He was so close on so many occasions to beating Andrade and Brock for months. Could Wrestlemania be the time he finally does it?

The show comes to a close with Andrade Cien Almas and Brock Lesnar laid out in the ring with Aleister Black taking a seat cross-legged in the carnage as the show fades to black!

Matchcard for next week:

Singles match:
Braun Strowman vs Bobby Lashley


Singles match:
Beth Phoenix vs Tamina


Tag team match:
Taynara Conti and Xia Li vs Sasha Banks and ???


Singles match:
Beth Phoenix vs Tamina


And

The final in-ring showdown between Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey before Wrestlemania!



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

Grudge match:
Samoa Joe vs Sheamus


Pre-show:


Miss Elizabeth Battle Royal (Winner gets a future Women’s WWE, Universal, NXT or NXT UK title match):
Confirmed entrants:
Beth Phoenix, Jessamyn Duke, Mandy Rose, Marina Shafir, Mia Yim Natalya,
Sarah Logan, Sonya Deville, Tamina



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 ???

No holds barred match:
Edge vs Seth Rollins


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:
Big Show, Drake Maverick, EC3, Eric Young, Erick Rowan, Heath Slater, John Morrison, Kalisto, Lio Rush, MVP, Shinsuke Nakamura, The Brian Kendrick, Trent Seven, Zack Ryder

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 The Authors of Pain vs The Street Profits vs Lucha House Party vs The War Raiders vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ???

EWR Rating:
69%
 
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Friday Night Smackdown
March 27th 2020
Rosemont, Illinois

Rosemont Horizon

Smackdown Live starts off with a cold open and a graphic appears on the screen saying last week. We see MELINA walking through the back after losing to Asuka in the main event when she is confronted by THE IICONICS!

Peyton Royce: And once again, the past shows they can’t hang with the present.

Melina ignores Peyton and tries to walk off not even wanting to bother with this as Billie Kay blocks her too.


Billie Kay:
A-List? She ain’t even that iconic.

Melina shakes her head.

Peyton Royce: These “legends” can’t stay out of the spotlight.

Melina sighs.

Melina: I know I haven’t been around for a while but I don’t remember either of you two ever beating Asuka!

That quickly shuts up Peyton Royce who responds by SLAPPING MELINA! Melina isn’t going to take that and PUNCHES PEYTON IN THE FACE DROPPING HER! Melina turns around and gets into it with Billie Kay! Melina is winning the fight until Peyton gets back to her feet but they are all soon stopped by security and we hear the Smackdown commissioner WADE BARRETT appear on the scene!

Wade Barrett: OK that’s enough. You want to fight? Next week it will be Peyton Royce versus Melina for the final spot in the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match and it will open the show!

Both women stare at each other ready to fight with a big match announced for tonight’s show and we cut to the usual opening for Smackdown.

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The opening video package for Smackdown Live comes to an end as we cut to the Rosemont Horizon arena and pan round to see a packed crowd (thank god for no covid) as the Road to Wrestlemania!

Byron Saxton: It’s Friday night and you know what that means. Welcome to the penultimate Smackdown before Wrestlemania!

Corey Graves: And we have a big show in store. In tonight’s main event we will see Drew McIntyre team with Kevin Owens to take on The War Raiders.

Byron Saxton: Bray Wyatt will be in action whilst Miz and Morrison team up to take on Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin.

Corey Graves: Lacey Evans will take on Kairi Sane in a rare Smackdown vs Raw collision.

Byron Saxton: We will see the final spot in the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match decided as Xavier Woods takes on Buddy Murphy.

Corey Graves: And we are starting the show off by finding the final women to qualify for the Women’s Money in the Bank as Melina takes on Peyton Royce!

*SULTRY (XO)*

Boos from the crowd once they realize who it is coming out to the ring as PEYTON ROYCE comes out to her NXT theme but she is also joined by her tag team partner and best pal Billie Kay. Both trash talk the crowd with Billie especially trying to wind them up.


Byron Saxton:
Peyton is more known for being a part of a tag team with Billie Kay but tonight she has a chance to put herself in a position for some singles success potentially.

Corey Graves: She might be facing a legend of the Women’s division but Peyton is iconic!

*PAPARAZZI*

Cheers from the crowd as the A-List Diva MELINA makes her entrance with the full red carpet showing and we even see the paparazzi at the entrance taking photographs of her as she heads to the ring ready for action. Peyton and Billie mock Melina making fun of her entrance as she walks down to the ring.


Byron Saxton:
Last week we saw Melina run Asuka close in the main event but in the end, the Empress did what she nearly always does and wins.

Corey Graves:
Will that loss have hurt the confidence of Melina going into this match? Or will it motivate her to try even harder?

Melina is in the ring but the trash-talking from Peyton doesn’t stop as the referee calls for the bell to get this underway!

Match 1: Money in the bank qualifier: Melina vs Peyton Royce w/Billie Kay

Match summary: And as soon as the bell rings MELINA SLAPS PEYTON IN THE FACE! Cheers from the crowd as she jumps onto Peyton with a LOU THRESZ PRESS AND LAYS IN A SERIES OF HARD PUNCHES TO THE HEAD OF PEYTON! She gives Peyton a beating early on and one-half of the Iiconics is forced to the outside so MELINA CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE AND DIVES OFF IT WIPING THEM BOTH OUT! Cheers from the crowd for the high-risk move rarely seen by Melina.

Melina grabs Peyton and brings her back into the ring keeping up the attack. She even gets her in position for the PRIMAL SCREAM… BUT PEYTON COUNTERS WITH A NECKBREAKER! Peyton from there works over Melina on the mat with a variety of submission work over the neck of the veteran. Billie Kay now Peyton Royce is in control becomes very loud and obnoxious outside the ring, cheering Peyton on which further gets the crowd behind Melina.

Melina eventually breaks free from this and starts laying into Peyton with a series of punches to the head once again. Peyton tries to cut her off but Melina is on a roll even dodging a big boot WITH A MATRIX EVASION INTO THE SPLITS! Peyton stumbles as Melina uses her veteran experience to roll up Peyton getting a very close two count! Peyton charges back in but Melina counters sending Peyton bouncing into the ring ropes as Melina SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE ROPES HITTING THE EXTREME MAKEOVER (SPRINGBOARD 180o SPINNING FACEBUSTER! Melina makes the cover and picks up the win!

Winner via pinfall: Melina (6:29)

Melina gets to her feet and raises her arms into the air having picked up a massive win tonight! Billie Kay throws a temper tantrum outside the ring meanwhile, not happy about her best friend missing out on a shot at Money in the Bank.


Byron Saxton:
Melina picks up the win and advances to Wrestlemania to fight for the Money in the Bank briefcase!

Corey Graves: She knows how to win gold in WWE, a five-time women’s champion in the past. Now imagine how powerful that briefcase would be in her hands?

Melina carries on the celebrations to cheers from the crowd as we cut to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, the camera seems to be focusing on a film set. We pan to a stereotypical Hollywood chair with the name DAVID ARQUETTE on it! The camera zooms up and we see the back of the man himself in a fancy stupid feather boa jumper. He turns around wearing a pair of goofy shades as he looks at the camera.

David Arquette: Wasssss up!

David being his goofy self as he smiles for the camera.

David Arquette: Sometimes you’ve got to go back to where you come from after a tough night and Roadblock was a tough night.

He looks slightly sad before shaking his head.

David Arquette: Baron Corbin may be an asshole but he is one tough guy.

The fans won’t be happy to hear a compliment for Corbin.

David Arquette: So my final wrestling match ends with a loss…

He looks down at the floor before shaking his head and leaping out of his chair!

David Arquette: No we ain’t ending like that! One more shot at glory. One more chance to make people like Corbin SHUT UPPPPPP!

A massive smile appears on his face.

David Arquette: I’m entering the Andre the Giant Battle Royal!

Arquette seems excited, jumping up and down.

David Arquette: And I plan on winning it too! I mean who doesn’t want to see one last David Arquette title win?

Arquette chuckles at his line as a bunch of people online get very angry.

David Arquette: And I’ll even be on Raw to see some of the competition!

???: Mr. Arquette you are needed on…

David Arquette: Shut upppppp!

The random guy on set looks annoyed as Arquette pulls him in for a hug.

David Arquette: I’m just kidding pal. Let’s go!

David walks off with the stagehand and we cut back to the backstage area as…

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And we see HEAVY MACHINERY walking through the back! Noticeably the two men are in a more serious mood than normal as they walk through the back with the big stakes Otis put on the Wrestlemania clash. As they are walking Kevin Patrick approaches them for an interview.

Kevin Patrick: Otis, Tucker can I get a few minutes of your time?

Heavy Machinery both nod agreeing to being interviewed.


Kevin Patrick:
Last week we saw Otis make it so that the losing team at Wrestlemania will disband. Do you have any fear about losing the chance to team together?

Otis shakes his head as Tucker speaks.

Tucker Knight: No, we know what’s at stake at Wrestlemania. We knew that this was the risk we had to take to give us the best chance of hurting them.

Otis Dozovic: And if we can’t beat them, we don’t deserve the tag team titles.

Kevin Patrick: Some would…

BEFORE HE CAN FINISH THAT LINE THE REVIVAL ATTACK THEM FROM BEHIND WITH STEEL CHAIRS! Boos from the crowd in the arena as The Revival lay into Heavy Machinery with a series of chair shots in frantic fashion! They wail on them with shot after shot keeping both men down as Scott Dawson leans over Otis.


Scott Dawson:
You think we are going to let you break us up? To end our team! We won’t let you kill tag team wrestling!

Dash smashes Otis with the chair again one more time before returning to attacking Tucker with it as Dawson stomps him with evil intentions! Dawson grabs the steel chair SMASHING THE CHAIR INTO THE RIGHT LEG OF TUCKER! Dawson though isn’t done as he wraps it around the leg of TUCKER KNIGHT! Otis seeing this tries to overcome the beating she has taken but Dash stops him with a series of chair shots. Scott meanwhile climbs on top of a production crate ready to stomp on the leg of Tucker one more time… BUT SECURITY INTERVENE AND STOP HIM JUST IN TIME! They grab hold of The Revival and drag them away as WADE BARRETT APPEARS ON THE SCENE!

Wade Barrett: This stops right now! Get those two out of here!

Security drags the tag team champions away from the scene but they are both smirking, as whilst they haven’t done all the damage they want to do, Tucker noticeably is struggling to stand on his feet thanks to the assault by the champions. Otis is noticeably in a lot of pain but only cares about checking on Tucker Knight as the medical team focus on his leg and making sure it is OK as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we cut straight to the commentary team at ringside first who look to address what we saw before the break.

Byron Saxton: Welcome back to Friday Night Smackdown and as you saw before the commercial break, The Revival tried to make sure Heavy Machinery couldn’t even make it to Wrestlemania.

Corey Graves: This is what happens when you put what the top guys love the most in danger. They love nothing more than each other and being a tag team. Otis stupidly put that in danger!

Byron Saxton: So that’s makes what they did OK? Why don’t Heavy Machinery try to do the same to The Revival?

Corey Graves:
Because they aren’t smart enough to know the stakes. Tag team wrestling is all the champions have outside of their families. Desperate men with their backs against the wall are capable of anything and Heavy Machinery got a taste of that!

*LIKE A LADY*

Boos from the live crowd as LACEY EVANS walks out ready for action but she isn’t alone as she is joined by her tag team partner and fellow Women’s tag team champion CHARLOTTE FLAIR! Both women walk down the ramp but noticeably only Lacey is dressed for action.

Byron Saxton: Well right now we are seeing Lacey Evans in action against Kairi Sane in a rare singles match between the two women due to being on separate brands.

Corey Graves: Both of these women debuted on their respective brands post last year’s Wrestlemania and you can see the impact they have had as they are battling over the tag team titles at this year’s show!

Byron Saxton: And it looks like The Queen herself is joining us on commentary!

Charlotte Flair takes a seat next to Corey Graves placing a headset on and blanking Byron Saxton.


Corey Graves:
Welcome Charlotte.

Charlotte Flair: Thank you, Corey. I figured it would be suitable to grace this match with my presence on commentary as Lacey shows Kairi how a real lady fights.

*THE NEXT VOYAGE*

Cheers from the live crowd as KAIRI SANE walks out dressed for action and she is joined by her tag team partner/ friend BAYLEY! Cheers from the crowd for the popular duo as they walk to the ring but Bayley doesn’t stay ringside as she also joins commentary sitting next to Byron Saxton. Charlotte rolls her eyes upon seeing her fellow horsewomen sitting down at the desk.

Byron Saxton: Bayley welcome to not only commentary but Friday Night Smackdown!

Bayley:
Thanks Byron it feels good to be back and hi Charlotte!

Charlotte shakes her head with disdain.

Corey Graves: You two women have a lot of history with each other over the years.

Charlotte Flair:
And I’ve beaten her several times.

Bayley: Same here Charlotte and I didn’t need to cheat to do it.

Charlotte Flair: Well I’d figured you might have picked up some tricks from your former friend but you weren’t even smart enough to do that.

Bayley ignores the jibe at her intelligence and focuses on putting over her tag team partner in the ring. Lacey meanwhile talks a lot of trash as Kairi stays smiling and the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Match 2: Kairi Sane vs Lacey Evans

Match summary: Early on Kairi goes for a few chops but Lacey is more powerful and takes her down with a few of her own, shocking Kairi. Charlotte on commentary puts over Lacey (and herself) as she says she has been teaching the family trick to do the chops the best. Bayley and Charlotte argue throughout the match and get very heated whilst in the ring Lacey controls the match for the most part with her power but Kairi uses her technique and heart to stay in the match playing an underdog role here.

Charlotte on commentary even starts hyping up her NXT Takeover Tampa match next week against Rhea Ripley and Bianca Bel Air. Back in the ring, Kairi isn’t going to spend the whole match getting beaten up and even gets Lacey trapped in THE ANCHOR (BRIDGING CROSS-LEGGED BOSTON CRAB)! Lacey is in a lot of pain as Charlotte looks annoyed but cheers Lacey on from commentary. Bayley puts over the submission skills of Kairi Sane from her time in Japan as Lacey really struggles BUT MAKES IT TO THE ROPES!

Boos from the crowd but Kairi being the good sport she is releases the hold on the count of 2. Lacey struggles to her feet as Kairi gives her a series of chops to the chest before sending her across the ring. Charlotte looks to leave the commentary desk but Bayley makes it very clear she will stop Charlotte if she tries to get involved in the match so Charlotte chooses not to and saves herself for next week. Kairi climbs to the top rope and flies off hitting the IN-SANE ELBOW DROP! Kairi makes the cover 1 2 3 Kairi Sane picks up the win!


Winner via pinfall: Kairi Sane (8:51)

Kairi gets to her feet and celebrates the victory in a very happy fashion having picked up a big win tonight over Lacey Evans. Bayley seems very happy whilst Charlotte looks furious on commentary.


Byron Saxton: Kairi Sane picks up the win over Lacey Evans in a convincing fashion.

Charlotte Flair: Listen Lacey is still learning from me. She is better than most of this division but like anyone learning greatness, she is capable of making mistakes. If I was in the ring with Kairi…

Bayley:
The result would be the same.

Charlotte shoots Bayley a look.

Charlotte Flair: Oh really? Well, why don’t you step into the ring with me instead?

Corey Graves: Guys…

Bayley:
Sure but let’s do it on my home turf. I’ll speak to Adam and get him to make the match!

Charlotte Flair glares at Bayley and nods agreeing to the challenge before storming off. Bayley shakes her head before turning back to Byron.

Byron Saxton: Well that is a massive match for Monday Night Raw.

Bayley: Listen I may not like Charlotte but she is one of the best wrestlers of all time.

Corey Graves: Do you think you will beat her?

Bayley: Even Michael Cole wouldn’t ask such a stupid question Corey.

Kairi Sane meanwhile joins her tag team partner by the commentary desk as the duo shares a hug whilst The Queens of WWE head to the back shaking their head as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we see an act we very rarely see nowadays: EPICO AND PRIMO! And even more rare, they are getting mic time!

Primo: You may not have seen us for a while but we are still former tag team champions!

Epico: And we want the gold again!

Primo: So we are entering tag team warfare!

And the crowd doesn’t even go mild!

Epico: And when we win, maybe we’ll make the other team to walk out of Wrestlemania break up.

Epico and Primo laugh as the short promo comes to an end and we cut elsewhere…

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And we now see LIV MORGAN, CARMELLA AND R-TRUTH standing backstage. The trio of friends seems to be in good spirits as Liv speaks first.

Liv Morgan: These last few months have been about finding who I am. Not just in the ring but who I am personally.

She looks at Truth and Carmella.

Liv Morgan: I found friends. Real friends who have my back and help build me up.

Carmella and Truth smile like proud parents.

Liv Morgan: And look at how close I came to beating Asuka at the Rumble! Thanks to them I know that if I get one more shot at the Women’s title, at Asuka I know I can do it!

Liv is fired up.

Liv Morgan: I am ready to Liv my best life. And at Wrestlemania, I have the chance to start doing that by winning Mrs. Money in the Bank!

Carmella nods and tells her from behind “You’ve got this”.

Liv Morgan: I mean who better to ask for advice on winning Money in the Bank than the only two-time Money in the Bank winner.

Carmella smiles and sticks her arms off in a jokingly cocky fashion.


Liv Morgan:
But I’m not the only one who will be winning at Wrestlemania.

Carmella: I mean Liv just said it. I’ve already won Money in the Bank twice, why not win the Miss Elizabeth battle royal twice?

She smirks as Truth looks over confused.

R-Truth: But I’m winning the Miss Elizabeth battle royal.

Liv and Carmella do a double-take as they look at Truth.

Carmella: You’re doing what now?

R-Truth: The Miss Elizabeth battle royal. We can work together to eliminate everyone but your ass is gonna get got.

Liv looks completely baffled.

Carmella: Truth, you can’t enter the Miss Elizabeth battle royal.

Truth looks very confused (I mean more than usual).

R-Truth: Why not?

Liv Morgan: Because you are a… dude.

And the penny drops.


R-Truth:
Oh my bad. I did wonder why Carmella was in the match…

Carmella mouths “what the fuck” as Truth carries on.


R-Truth:
But I will win the tag team warfare match with my tag team partner… LITTLE JIMMY!

He points off-camera as Liv is baffled by this and Carmella sighs.

Carmella: I’ll go speak to Wade and get him into the Andre the Giant battle royal. C’mon Liv.

Liv follows her as Truth looks confused but follows after his friends as we cut elsewhere backstage…

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As we can see PETE DUNNE AND TRENT SEVEN stood next to a red brick wall in tweed jackets looking very smart as they face the camera.

Trent Seven: I must say, being on Smackdown Live it feels like all of our years of hard work have finally paid off.

Dunne just nods keeping his same ice-cold stoic expression as he looks at the camera.

Trent Seven: Fighting up and down the UK, you even went to Europe and Japan to prove yourself. I’m proud of you.

Dunne does his best to not smile but there is the faintest hint as Trent pats him on the back.

Trent Seven: It took me a little longer but if we’re being honest, you’ve always had more natural talent than me.

Trent looks slightly sad admitting that but carries on his speech.

Trent Seven: You and our good pal Tyler are destined for greatness. I mean look at what both of you have already done.

We see clips of the success Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate have had in their short time in WWE with the final clip focusing on Pete Dunne’s recent Intercontinental title win and Tyler Bate’s current NXT Cruiserweight title run.

Trent Seven: But I’ve got some living up to you two to do.

He puts his hand up and lifts one finger up as he faintly smiles.

Trent Seven: We will get to that soon because Peter has something to say himself.

Pete nods and for the first time speaks.

Pete Dunne: I’ve shown since arriving in WWE I know how to be a champion. But now I want either the WWE or the Universal title!

Dunne is setting his sights on the top prizes in WWE.

Pete Dunne: You can’t climb a ladder if I break your fingers and I promise to break every single person’s fingers if it means I get the Money in the Bank briefcase.

Trent Seven: And I can assure you, Dunne will be discussing with me the best possible time to cash in his guaranteed world title match!

Trent gives a bit of a devilish smile before carrying on.

Trent Seven: But he won’t be the only member of British Strong Style having success at Wrestlemania because I will be winning the Andre the Giant battle royal.

Trent looks very confident and he even twirls his mustache with a smile on his face as Dunne looks unimpressed.

Trent Seven: I’ve got a warm-up next week however against Erick Rowan.

An intriguing match was signed for the go-home Smackdown Live before Wrestlemania.

Trent Seven: And what better way to send a message to Daniel Bryan than to beat his bodyguard.

Pete nods agreeing with Trent before he stops leaning on the wall.

Pete Dunne: C’mon. That’s enough taunting let’s go take care of some business.

Trent nods agreeing with his friend as they head off elsewhere and we cut elsewhere backstage one more time…

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As BRAY WYATT is shown walking to the ring in his sweatpants and Mr. Rodgers red jumper!

Byron Saxton: Well up next we are going to see Bray Wyatt in action against Mike Kanellis. Don’t go anywhere!


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*TRUE LOVE*

Very little reaction as we return from the commercial break (sorry Mike you do seem like a nice guy and a decent wrestler) as MIKE KANELLIS makes his way out to his awesome theme song.


Byron Saxton:
Welcome back to Friday night Smackdown and I’ve got news for the Andre the Giant battle royal. Mike Kanellis will be entering the match at Wrestlemania next week.

Corey Graves:
If Mike wins that match, he is one match away from winning the Intercontinental title, United States title or North American title home to his wife and kids.

*GOOD FRIENDSHIP SONG*

Boos from the crowd though there are a few cheers as Bray Wyatt walks out and waves to the fans. He is still dressed like he would be if he was presenting the funhouse and focuses on trying to cheer kids in the front row up as he heads to the ring.

Byron Saxton: This is going to be fascinating because we haven’t seen Bray Wyatt step into the ring for months ever since he lost the ambulance match to Matt Hardy on Smackdown!

Corey Graves: And he hasn’t been the same since. He has been talking about forgiveness but there is a sinister dark edge to what they are saying.

Bray steps into the ring and sticks his arms out, wide open as Mike Kanellis is unsure what to make of Bray. The referee is also a bit weirded out by Bray but he does call for the bell to get this match underway!

Match 3: Bray Wyatt vs Mike Kanellis

Match summary: Bray starts the match out by offering Mike Kanellis a hug? Mike seems very confused by this unsure what to make of it. Bray insists so Mike walks up to him and HUGS HIM! Bray smiles and tells Mike he is a good man/father. Bray breaks the hug as Mike is still confused but Bray’s face GOES COLD AND DARK AS HE CLOTHESLINES MIKE SENDING HIM TO THE MAT! Bray from there batters Mike Kanellis before lifting him up and hitting SISTER ABIGAIL! Bray makes the cover with the biggest smile on his face and picks up an easy victory.

Winner via pinfall: Bray Wyatt (2:09)

Boos from the crowd with a lot of the fans unsure what to make of the destruction they just witnessed and Bray looks legit unhinged as he gets to his feet applauding the fans and thanking them for their support.

Byron Saxton: Bray looking as dominant as ever but somehow even more unhinged.

Corey Graves:
There has been a creepy edge around him ever since he came back and look how he acted in this match. Acting like he wanted to be friends with Mike Kanellis before destroying him!

Byron Saxton: But this wasn’t even The Fiend. This was Bray Wyatt in his self-described weaker form!

Corey Graves: I know the power of the Demon King Finn Balor but does Finn know what is in for at Wrestlemania?

Bray meanwhile in the ring has approached the lifeless body of Mike Kanellis and starts to cradle it APOLOGIZING FOR WHAT HE DID TO HIM! Mike has moved since the end of the match and is lifeless as Bray cuddles him like a baby until…

*CATCH YOUR BREATH*

The lights suddenly go dark as Bray holding the lifeless body of Mike starts to SMILE! The tension builds as there is no sign of FINN BALOR but then we see a RED LIGHT AS THE DEMON KING CRAWLS OUT! The crowd goes wild for the rarely seen Demon King (at least on an episode of Smackdown) as he slowly makes his way out and Bray CAN’T HIDE HIS DELIGHT LAUGHING LIKE A MADMAN! He drops the lifeless body of Mike Kanellis and sticks his arms out welcoming the Demon King!

He poses at the top of the ramp before locking eyes with Bray Wyatt who just smiles and says old friend! The Demon King sees this and
SPRINTS TO THE RING BEFORE LEAPING OFF THE ROPES TAKING BRAY DOWN WITH A SPRINGBOARD MISSILE DROPKICK! Loud cheers from the crowd as Finn does stop there and lays into Bray with a flurry of fists to the face. There is a wild furry to the punches to the head but Finn stops for a moment as he lines up Bray…
BUT HE SITS UP AND JUST LAUGHS LIKE A MAD MAN AS BLOOD POURS FROM HIS NOSE!

Finn (accidentally) busted Bray open here but Bray doesn’t try to defend himself or attack Finn, he just sticks his arms out welcoming the full power of Finn! Finn responds to this bizarre reaction from Bray by hitting him with a BASEMENT DROPKICK! Finn looks at Bray Wyatt before dragging him off the mat as he takes a moment before hitting 1916! A strong show of power from Finn Balor but he isn’t done as he heads to the top rope and dives off hitting a COUP D’GRACE!

Finn gets loud cheers from the crowd as he gets back to his feet but there is no smile on his face and just a look of fury as he looks at Bray who isn’t moving and has an idea. He grabs Bray and chucks him through the ropes before going to the announce desk glaring at the commentary team who wisely move out of the way as Finn takes the tables apart. He rips off the cover and tosses it to the side before grabbing a monitor and tossing it away. He tosses the other monitor before he hears LAUGHING FROM BRAY WYATT!

Bray sits up sticking his arms out and we can see blood pouring down his face from his busted nose as he looks widely at Finn who SMASHES HIM IN THE FACE WITH THE MONITOR! Bray falls back and is out cold as Finn tosses the monitor to the side and grabs Bray Wyatt dragging him onto the announce desk hitting him with a few shots. Finn then heads to the ring and CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE LINING BRAY WYATT UP BEFORE FLYING OFF…

HITTING A COUP D’GRACE TO BRAY WYATT THROUGH THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!

Both men lay in the rumble as the crowd chants holy shit as the commentary team remains silent as we cut to a commercial break as The Demon King glares at the destroyed Bray who still has a smile on his face but he isn’t moving.

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When we return from the commercial break, instead of cutting to the ring we instead see a video package highlighting the athletic skills and high-flying ability of RICOCHET! We see the amazing feats he has pulled off in his time on not just NXT but his short time on Raw and also his time on Smackdown. The video package ends by showing Ricochet standing on top of a ladder with a slightly cocky smile on his face.

Ricochet: At Wrestlemania, it will be time for me to fly and prove that superheroes can be real.

And on that typically cringe line from Ricochet, we cut back to the commentary team behind the wreckage of their former announce desk.

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Byron Saxton:
Ricochet is someone to watch at Wrestlemania but as you saw before the break Finn Balor is holding nothing back anymore when it comes to his battle with bray Wyatt.

Corey Graves:
But you saw the reaction from Bray Wyatt. He took everything that was thrown at him and just laughed!

Byron Saxton: Bray is a scary monster and we’ve not even touched on his other persona the Fiend.

Corey nods before changing the subject.


Corey Graves:
But right now, we are going to watch a special interview I conducted with WWE Women’s Champion Asuka and her challenger at Wrestlemania Ember Moon! Let’s take a look.

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We cut to a room backstage as Corey Graves is sat down in a chair. He is soon joined by the Empress ASUKA in a suit as she sits across from Corey.

Corey Graves: Kon’nichiwa Asuka.

Asuka just nods giving her a faint smile before the door opens and the challenger EMBER MOON walks into the room sitting across from Asuka. Both women are staring each other down as Corey speaks.

Corey Graves: Welcome Ember.

Ember Moon: Thanks, Corey.

Corey Graves:
I’m going to start by asking Asuka a question.

Asuka smirks as Ember remains unfazed.

Corey Graves: Asuka you have been a dominant champion since beating Becky Lynch to win that title.

Asuka: I know.

Ember Moon shakes her head at Asuka’s arrogance.

Corey Graves: You have seen off some of the best wrestlers in the world. Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Ruby Riott, my partner Carmella and Alexa Bliss. The list goes on.

Asuka: Because no one is ready for Asuka.

Corey nods before responding.

Corey Graves: Some people disagree with that statement because of one woman.

Corey looks over to Ember Moon which brings an angry glare from Asuka.

Corey Graves: Some people say Ember knows how to beat you…

Asuka: She’s never done it…

Ember Moon:
Yet.

The tension is in the air as they stare each other down as Asuka speaks again.

Asuka: But she has never beaten me.

Corey turns to Ember.

Corey Graves: She is right. You may have pinned her at Roadblock but you have never walked out of a match with Asuka as the winner.

Ember looks angry at the statement but she knows it is true as she sighs before responding.

Ember Moon: You’re right and it hurts to be reminded of my failures. Cause that’s what it is. Failure.

Moon sighs before looking at Asuka dead in the eyes from across the room.

Ember Moon: I know I can beat you. I pinned you at Roadblock!

Asuka: DID YOU WIN? DID YOU WIN?

Asuka is losing her temper as she gets right in the face of Ember Moon as Corey Graves gets up to keep the peace.


Corey Graves:
Ladies, let’s not turn this into a fight right now.

Both women back down and take a seat in their chairs as Corey breathes a sigh of relief as he returns to his seat and looks at Ember Moon.

Corey Graves: Ember, let’s go back to the history you two had in NXT over the NXT Women’s title.

Ember nods.

Corey Graves: How did you feel coming up short several times?

Ember Moon:
It did.

She takes a moment to sigh as Asuka smiles evilly in the background.


Ember Moon:
Because I know I can beat her. I mean one of those times she had to pull a referee in the way to save her title.

Asuka clutches her gold remembering that and looks slightly nervous.


Ember Moon:
But I choked.

Ember shakes her head and looks devastated.


Ember Moon:
I didn’t get the job done.

She stops for a moment and involuntarily laughs softly.

Ember Moon: You had a broken arm and I still didn’t beat you.

Ember punches the arm of the chair as Asuka smirks.

Asuka: Cause you weren’t ready and never will be.

Ember shakes her head.

Ember Moon: That’s where you are wrong. This time? I’m ready. At Wrestlemania, I’ll finally beat you.

Corey Graves:
May I ask what makes this time different Ember?

Ember Moon:
Since teaming up with Bliss, she’s given me tips on what I’ve been missing from my game. A killer edge.

Asuka noticeably pretends to not be bothered but you can see a hint of fear.

Ember Moon: If Bliss was in that match as Takeover with Asuka, she would have gone after the broken arm and made sure she won. I’m going into Wrestlemania with that same mentality.

Ember looks directly at Asuka.

Ember Moon: And I will defeat you.

Corey Graves: Asuka I need to ask you another question.

Asuka looks at Corey.

Corey Graves: Last year, you faced Charlotte in a two out of three falls match where if she lost, she would not get another shot at your title.

Asuka: Yes

Asuka nods and smiles as she says that.

Corey Graves: Charlotte was someone who has beaten you in the past for that title.

Asuka’s smile fades being reminded of her loss as she clutches the title like Gollum.

Corey Graves: Did you insist on the same stipulation because you think Ember could beat you?

Asuka stays silent for a moment before getting up as she says.

Asuka: This interview is over!

Asuka rips off the microphone and storms off as Ember watches on and smiles knowing maybe she is in the champ’s head as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.


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Byron Saxton: I see Asuka took your final question well. You really know how to please people.

Corey Graves: Shut up Saxton.

Byron Saxton: Being serious, I’ve gotten word from Wade Barrett that next week Asuka will be taking on the best friend of Ember Moon, Alexa Bliss in singles action!

Corey Graves:
Could be a plan by Asuka to get in Ember’s head ahead of Wrestlemania and maybe prove Bliss’s advice isn’t going to help her?

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As MIZ AND MORRISON are shown walking to the ring to cheers from the crowd! However noticeably neither man seems to be speaking to the other and maybe even just had another argument.


Byron Saxton:
Well up next we are going to see The Miz and John Morrison team up to take on Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin. Don’t go anywhere!

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*WON’T LET GO (ROCK REMIX)*

Boos from the live crowd as we return from the commercial break to see CEDRIC ALEXANDER leading the way with DIO MADDIN towering behind him following behind. The duo talks some trash to the fans as they head to the ring, promising to take out Miz and Morrison as they insult the fans.


Byron Saxton:
Welcome back to Smackdown Live and right now we are about to see tag team action.

Corey Graves: Not only that but a bit of a grudge match after Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin attacked Miz and Morrison backstage.

Byron Saxton: Well they had a few things to say earlier tonight about this match and Wrestlemania. Let’s take a look!

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We cut to an inset promo as Cedric and Dio look at the camera. Dio stays silent as he mean-mugs it whilst Cedric does all the talking.

Cedric Alexander: Tonight, we send a message.

He claps his hands as Dio nods.

Cedric Alexander: We show what happens when you put one of our friends in the hospital.

Cedric still blames John for an injury that he had nothing to do with.

Cedric Alexander: This match isn’t just about beating you. No, we want to hurt both of you.

Dio Maddin: Even The Miz.

Cedric turns to Dio and nods liking that idea.


Cedric Alexander:
Especially The Miz.

Cedric has a wicked smile on his face as he says that.

Cedric Alexander: I mean if we take him out, there’s a spot open at Wrestlemania for me to get an Intercontinental title shot!

Dio looks at him but stays silent.

Cedric Alexander: And we would have no issue pulling double duty because we are entering tag team warfare!

Another team enters the match with the imposing presence of Dio Maddin and the speed of Cedric Alexander is sure to play a factor.

Cedric Alexander: Wrestlemania will be our night and we use it to pay tribute to our good friend Shelton.

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We cut back to the ring as Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin stand inside the ring ready for action as…

*I CAME TO MAKE BELIEVE*

Cheers from the crowd as MIZ AND MORRISON make their way out as a team but they seem far from united at the moment. Morrison should be the angry one but he does his full slow-motion entrance as Miz walks ahead.

Byron Saxton: Miz wasn’t happy about being signed up for the match without asking.

Corey Graves: Whilst Miz has a point, surely as his friend Miz should be supporting John in his issues.

Byron Saxton: But Miz has an Intercontinental title match with Daniel Bryan at Wrestlemania to prepare for. Any injury Bryan is capable of exploiting.

Corey Graves: That’s a risk you have to take in this business.

Miz and Morrison are now in the ring as they discuss who is starting the match however both men argue to the amusement of Cedric. Dio remains stoic but before they can decide who will start the match…

*FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIES*

Boos from the crowd as not only the planet’s champion but the Intercontinental champion DANIEL BRYAN walks out joined by ERICK ROWAN as always. He has the new hemp version of the IC title with him as he walks to the commentary desk and takes a seat joining Bryon/Corey at the desk.

Corey Graves: Daniel, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to come join us.

Daniel Bryan: I’ve not only got to save the planet but also these fans from listening to Bryon all the time.

Byron Saxton:
I wish I didn’t have to listen to you.

Daniel Bryan: Shut up Saxton! No not just shut up Saxton…

Bryan points at The Miz who is glaring at him from the ring.

Daniel Bryan: You keep your mouth shut as well Miz if you know what is good for you.

Bryan’s presence at ringside seems to light a fire under Miz as he tells John Morrison he will start after all. Cedric meanwhile stays in the ring for his team as the referee calls for the bell to get this underway.

Match 4: The Miz and John Morrison vs Dio Maddin and Cedric Alexander

Match summary: The Miz starts off with a lot of aggression and catches Cedric off-guard forcing him out of the ring. This is mentioned to Bryan who shakes his head and says Miz is getting lucky saying Cedric is a much more skilled wrestler. Dio Maddin steps into the ring and dominates The Miz but the number one contender for the IC title shows his ring IQ and brings the big man down to his feet even putting him in a BOSTON CRAB! Bryan remains unimpressed and just quipped Miz finally learned a wrestling move!

Dio Maddin makes his way to the ropes and breaks the hold! Miz let’s go at 2 which Bryan criticizes. Miz though backs up ready to do more damage but JOHN MORRISON TAGS HIMSELF IN! Miz looks at Morrison who tells him to take a break for Mania. Miz looks unimpressed as John Morrison takes over and starts looking to take down Dio. Bryan gets especially loud at one point and distracts Miz allowing DIO TO TAKE HIM OUT WITH A BIG BOOT AND SEND HIM TO THE FLOOR! Cedric pounces catching Morrison from behind and the heels start to work over John Morrison to boos from the crowd.

John Morrison struggles to fight back as Dio Maddin and Cedric grind him down, really doing a number on Morrison. Bryan mocks Bryan throughout calling him a bad partner and says this wouldn’t happen if he was in the ring but Morrison eventually makes the hot tag as THE MIZ RUNS WILD! He even catches Dio Maddin by surprise with a RUNNING KNEE! He sends him out of the ring leaving Cedric alone in the ring with him and after a bit of a fight hits THE SKULL CRUSHING FINALE! The Miz makes the cover and looks directly at Bryan as he does! 1 2 3 Miz and Morrison pick up the win!


Winners via pinfall: The Miz and John Morrison (7:57)

Miz gets to his feet and lifts his arms into the air celebrating the win. He remains relatively calm as John Morrison joins him in the ring jumping up and down like he did everything. Miz doesn’t care about Morrison’s reaction focusing on Daniel Bryan.


Byron Saxton:
Miz and Morrison pick up the win. Any thoughts Bryan?

Daniel slams the headset down and leaves the commentary desk as he storms past Erick Rowan.

Corey Graves: Well done Saxton. He might not sit on commentary next time.

Byron Saxton:
Oh no. You should have told me and I would have said that even sooner.

Daniel Bryan stares down The Miz as 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 can see MIZ AND MORRISON walking through the back when they are stopped by Kayla Braxton looking for an interview.

Kayla Braxton: Miz, a good win for you two tonight over one of the hottest teams on Smackdown Live.

The Miz: Thanks Kayla. But tonight wasn’t just about getting revenge for Morrison. No I also sent a message to Daniel Bryan. See at Wrestlemania…

John Morrison: You’re going to kick his ass!

Morrison smiles obliviously to the fact Miz is annoyed he was interrupted but John Morrison carries on.


John Morrison:
But I want to teach him a lesson for you after you helped me.

Miz raises his eyebrow as Morrison carries on.


John Morrison:
Next week, I’m challenging Daniel Bryan to a match!

Miz shrugs but shakes his head, clearly not wanting Morrison to do this for him.


John Morrison:
And when I beat him, I’ll be in line for an Intercontinental title shot and I might be able to use my Andre the Giant battle royal victory to go after another title y’know.

The Miz nods and says sure as John Morrison walks off ahead leaving The Miz standing there to look at Kayla as we cut elsewhere backstage…

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As we can see THE NEW DAY walking through the back talking to each other.

Big E: Tonight, isn’t about us Kofi. No tonight it is all about Woods.

He puts his hands on the shoulders of his friend who smiles though he is still a little nervous.


Kofi Kingston:
Tonight you have the chance to join Big E in the Money in the Bank ladder match and you’re going to do it. I mean who, who, who, who is Buddy Murphy?

Xavier Woods:
I heard it’s a big secret.

Both Kofi and Big E point at him with a “I know what you did there face”. The trio shares a chuckle as Kofi speaks.

Kofi Kingston: Listen there is nothing better than getting your Wrestlemania moment and winning the WWE title at Wrestlemania.

Big E takes a moment to think for a second seemingly having an idea as Woods nods and puts his hands on his shoulder.

Xavier Woods: And we were there to make sure you got the moment you deserved.

Big E:
We were the Z fighters to you Goku.

Kofi smiles as he looks back at Big E.

Kofi Kingston: That’s good man but you two need to focus on yourself as well.

He puts his hands on their shoulders.


Kofi Kingston:
I’m here to support you when you need it but at Wrestlemania, I want to fight Kross alone.

Both Big E and Woods look wary but Kofi explains.


Kofi Kingston:
His whole plan is taking away what gives me my positivity which is you guys and I can’t allow him to try anything during the match if he is losing. He is capable of anything and this is something I need to do alone.

Big E and Woods nod agreeing with Kofi. Woods puts his hand on Kofi’s shoulder at this point.

Xavier Woods: That’s fine as long as you do the same for me.

Big E and Kofi look at Woods nodding.


Xavier Woods:
I need to face Buddy Murphy on my own and prove that I’m on the same level as you two.

Big E steps forward.

Big E: C’mon Xavier don’t talk like that you are…

Xavier smiles but stops Big E.

Xavier Woods: I know and I’ll prove it. But you two need to stay back here for the match.

Kofi and Big E nod as Woods heads towards the ring.

Corey Graves: Up next Buddy Murphy takes on Xavier Woods for a spot in the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match! Don’t go anywhere!

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*OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE WORLD*

Boos from the crowd but a few cheers as BUDDY MURPHY’S ring skills have started to make him popular with certain sections of the crowd. Murphy likely has a slight limp as he walks to the ring having hurt his right leg last week in his battle with The Miz. He looks focused, determined to not lose out on this opportunity.

Byron Saxton: Welcome back and it’s the former best-kept secret in WWE because let’s be honest if you aren’t aware of what Buddy can do by now, you never will be.

Corey Graves: Murphy has come this close to breaking through on several occasions but winning tonight gives him the chance to steal the show at Wrestlemania, getting his Wrestlemania moment.



Cheers from the crowd as XAVIER WOODS makes his way out to his singles theme with a smile on his face. Woods slaps hands with a few kids in the front row but noticeably looks a little nervous ahead of arguably the biggest singles match of his career so far.

Byron Saxton: Xavier Woods is the only member of the New Day yet to hold singles gold in WWE. Tonight, he can earn a one-way ticket to Wrestlemania.

Corey Graves: But will it cause tension in the New Day if Woods and Big E collide in that match?

Byron Saxton:
Stop it Corey.

Corey Graves: What Bryon? We’ve seen teams implode when singles glory is at stake!

Woods is now standing in the ring as Murphy glares at him. The referee calls for the bell and this match is underway!

Match 5: Money in the bank qualifier: Xavier Woods vs Buddy Murphy

Match summary: Both teams start the match off at a fast pace taking each other down. Buddy though struggles slightly during the match due to the damage done to his right leg last week. And Woods whilst a pure good guy makes sure to target it knowing this is his best chance of putting him away. Murphy has to switch up his game and show the other side of his skill set catching the Cruiserweight off-guard with a series of power moves! It does though put a lot of pressure on his knee causing Murphy to be a bit slow on some covers.

Woods as the match gets on goes more and more high-risk knowing not only how good Murphy is but how big an opportunity this is for him in his career. Woods even comes close on a couple of occasions as Murphy struggles to stay alive. Murphy though comes close himself even hitting a V-TRIGGER but his leg ends up being too sore to make the cover. In the end, Woods heads to the ropes for LIMIT BREAK BUT MURPHY CATCHES HIM IN MID-AIR WITH A BRUTAL KNEE TO THE HEAD! Murphy winces in pain but scoops Woods up hitting MURPHY’S LAW! He makes the cover and takes the final Money in the Bank spot!

Winner via pinfall: Buddy Murphy (10:45)

Boos from the crowd though a few fans cheer for them after Buddy gets to his feet, noticeably struggling on his right leg after a tough match against Xavier Woods. Woods meanwhile lays down on the mat in pain.

Byron Saxton: Buddy Murphy picks up the win and we now know the full lineup for the Money in the Bank ladder match at Wrestlemania!

Corey Graves: And soon the secret could be when Murphy cashes in the briefcase!

Byron Saxton: Credit to Woods though. He pushed one of the fastest rising stars on Smackdown to the limit tonight.

Corey Graves: On another night Woods might have won. Maybe he can start to prove himself soon… is that Karrion Kross?

Corey is right as Murphy has left the ring and headed up the ramp leaving Woods in the ring alone but after sneaking out from under the ring KARRION KROSS GRABS WOODS AND HITS HIM WITH A DOOMSDAY SAITO! Loud boos from the crowd as Kross starts laying into Woods on the mat with a series of punches to the head before locking him in the KROSS JACKET! He wrenches back on the hold and chokes Woods out as…

*NEW DAY NEW WAY*

Loud cheers from the crowd as KOFI KINGSTON AND BIG E sprint down the ramp looking to get their hands on Karrion Kross! Kross though upon seeing the duo lets go of the hold and sprints through the crowd! Big E though chases after him whilst Kofi steps into the ring and checks on Woods clearly looking upset and maybe blaming himself for what happened to Woods just now? He carries on looking after him as Big E and Kross disappear from the shot and we cut elsewhere…

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As we see RUBY RIOTT AND SARAH LOGAN standing in the street backstage in front of a trashcan with a fire burning inside of it.

Ruby Riott: Coming so close to success hurts more than outright failure.

Sarah nods as we see clips of her being the runner-up in last year’s Miss Elizabeth battle royale losing to Carmella.

Ruby Riott: To know you did nearly everything right but one mistake…

She pauses making herself angry as speaks.

Ruby Riott: One stroke of fate or one variable coming out of nowhere, costing you what you’ve always dreamed of.

We now see clips of Ruby Riott being seconds away from being WWE Women’s Champion until she got hit with the Eclipse and covered by Asuka.

Ruby Riott: But there won’t be any of that at Wrestlemania.

Sarah Logan: It’s time for us to take our moment!

Ruby Riott: To take what should be ours!

Sarah kicks over the trash can spilling the contents and the fire to the floor in front of them.

Ruby Riott: And start a damn riot!

The promo comes to an end as the fire burns with the Riott Squad behind it as we cut to a hallway backstage…

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As we see DREW MCINTYRE AND KEVIN OWENS walking to the ring!

Byron Saxton: When we return from the commercial break, we will have our main event as Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens takes on The War Raiders! Don’t go anywhere!

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*WAR*

Boos from the live crowd THE WAR RAIDERS make their way out to the ring. The two men who haven’t been seen for months until they returned attacking Kevin Owens and Drew McIntyre walk to the ring with a purpose ready to take care of business for Roman Reigns.

Byron Saxton: Welcome back to Friday Night Smackdown but before we get to our main event, we have an announcement for next week’s show which is the final Smackdown before Wrestlemania.

Corey Graves: We will see two of the women competing in the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match collide as Liv Morgan takes on Melina.

Byron Saxton: Two women who have been on the rise this year and two women who have to be among the favourites to win.

Corey Graves: Not only that but Wade Barrett has made John Morrison versus Daniel Bryan official for next week’s Smackdown. A big chance for John Morrison to insert himself into the Intercontinental title picture with or without a victory at Wrestlemania in the Andre the Giant battle royal.

*FIGHT*

Loud cheers from the crowd as KEVIN OWENS walks out and he looks in an angry mood, with his best friend Sami Zayn on the shelf thanks to Randy Orton. He waits at the top of the entrance ramp wisely waiting for Drew.

Byron Saxton: Kevin Owens is in a very bad mood and I wonder what damage he will do to Orton at Wrestlemania?

Corey Graves: Or Orton will do to Owens. He could easily put Owens on the shelf with his best friend Sami Zayn and feels zero remorse for it.

*BROKEN DREAMS*

And even louder cheers from the crowd as the Royal Rumble winner DREW MCINTYRE marches out with a purpose. He joins KO at the top of the entrance ramp as the two allies share a nod before walking to the ring!


Byron Saxton:
Drew McIntyre is two weeks away from Wrestlemania and getting his hands on Roman Reigns one more time.

Corey Graves: He has fought Roman before but I don’t we have ever seen Drew this focused on Roman and the title. There has always been someone in the way of him one on one.

Byron Saxton:
Maybe that’s why Roman keeps sending people after Drew.

Corey Graves:
Roman isn’t scared of anyone. He just doesn’t think Drew is worthy of his spotlight at Wrestlemania.

Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens have made it to the ring as Kevin steps into the ring to start the match for his team whilst Rowe starts for the Raiders however before the bell can ring to get us underway…

*THE EMPIRE*

The WWE Champion ROMAN REIGNS marches out with a smug look on his face and the WWE title over his shoulder as he gets showered with nuclear heat as he slowly heads to the ring.

Byron Saxton: What’s Roman doing out here?

Corey Graves:
He probably wants to watch this hand up close ahead of Wrestlemania. Do a bit of scouting ahead of the main event.

Roman Reigns heads to the corner of the War Raiders instead of heading to commentary which distracts Drew McIntyre ALLOWING ROWE TO CHEAP SHOT HIM FROM BEHIND! Boos from the crowd as Roman smirks and the referee calls for the bell to get this underway!

Main event: Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens vs The War Raiders w/Roman Reigns

Match summary: Roman stays outside the ring, watching the match as in the early stages The War Raiders work over Drew McIntyre using their size and power to dominate the match early on. Drew though does fight back and makes the tag to KO setting off a mini hot tag as KO gets some time to shine. Roman on the outside is annoyed that KO and Drew are now getting a lot more offense in as the match becomes fairly even after the opening period until ROMAN TRIPS KO UP! Boos from the crowd as Drew McIntyre steps off the apron ready to fight Roman but HANSON POUNCES AND CLOBBERS HIM FROM BEHIND AS ROMAN SMIRKS!

The referee didn’t see it though and The War Raiders grind down KO in the middle of the ring, working over the former Universal Champion as Corey Graves says they have to be favourites to win the tag team warfare match next Sunday. The beating in the ring carries on until Rowe gets hit with a STUNNER! Owens is too damaged to make the cover however as Rowe falls back so makes the tag to DREW WHO RUNS INTO THE RING AND STARTS CLOBBERING HANSON! Drew is a house on fire and Roman is furious about this! Drew even DEADLIFT SUPLEXES HANSON TO THE DELIGHT OF THE CROWD!

Rowe tries to run back in but Kevin Owens takes care of him leaving Drew alone with Hanson! He lines up the CLAYMORE AND STARTS TO COUNT DOWN AS ROMAN APPEARS ON THE APRON! He goes to hit Drew but Drew catches his fist! The two men stare each other down as HANSON CHARGE IN BUT DREW MOVES LEAVING ROMAN TO GET CLATTERED. Hanson looks angry and asks what he is doing BEFORE TURNING AROUND INTO A CLAYMORE! Drew makes the cover 1 2 3 KO and Drew McIntyre picks up the win!

Winners via pinfall: Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens (12:40)

Loud cheers from the live crowd as Drew McIntyre is joined in the ring by Kevin Owens. The duo share a fist bump before lifting their arms into the air, celebrating a big win over one of the toughest tag teams on Smackdown. Outside the ring meanwhile, Rowe and Roman Reigns are having words with each other about what happened at the finish of the match.

Byron Saxton: Drew picks up the win with the Claymore but maybe a little accidental help from Roman Reigns.

Corey Graves: The War Raiders do not seem happy about his assistance either.

Hanson is also back to his feet and argues with Roman as well with the duo eventually storming off backstage leaving an angry Roman shaking his head. Drew and Kevin Owens are celebrating the victory looking smug as Drew gets closer to the ropes shouting at Roman… as RANDY ORTON SNEAKS INTO THE RING AND HITS AN RKO ON KEVIN OWENS! Loud boos from the crowd for the sneak attacks as Drew turns around and lays into Orton with a series of punches to the head!

Drew is giving Orton a beating as he lifts him off the mat and hits him with a
FUTURESHOCK DDT! Drew isn’t done there as he lines him up for more damage… SPEAR FROM ROMAN! He wipes out Drew McIntyre and stands over him talking some trash as Randy Orton leans on the ropes selling the impact of Drew’s attack on him. Roman looks over at Orton and tells him “Y’know what you need to do if you want the main event” so Orton gets ready to do more damage…

AS WADE BARRETT MARCHES OUT AND A SWARM OF SECURITY SPRINTS TO THE RING GRABBING BOTH ORTON AND ROMAN REIGNS STOPPING THEM! Cheers from some of the crowd whilst others wanted to see a fight happen but Barrett is putting a stop to that right now! They hold Roman and Randy back whilst Drew and Kevin are restrained as well when they try to get back to their feet, also looking to fight their Wrestlemania rivals.

Byron Saxton: This situation is about to explode.

Corey Graves: Randy Orton still wants the Wrestlemania main event and will do anything to get it.

Byron Saxton:
Roman will do anything to take out Drew McIntyre whilst Kevin Owens and Drew McIntyre want to destroy Randy Orton and Roman Reigns.

Corey Graves: This could fully get out of control before we even make it to Wrestlemania!

All four men try to get their hands on each other as the security team keeps them at bay as the show fades to black with the situation about to completely explode as we are now one Smackdown away from Wrestlemania!

Matches confirmed for next week:

Singles match:
Asuka vs Alexa Bliss

Singles match:
Daniel Bryan vs John Morrison

Singles match:
Liv Morgan vs Melina

Singles match:

Trent Seven vs Erick Rowan


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 Buddy Murphy

Grudge match:

Randy Orton vs Kevin Owens

Grudge match:

Samoa Joe vs Sheamus

Pre-show:

Miss Elizabeth Battle Royal (Winner gets a future Women’s WWE, Universal, NXT or NXT UK title match):
Confirmed entrants:

Beth Phoenix, Carmella, Jessamyn Duke, Mandy Rose, Marina Shafir, Mia Yim Natalya, Sarah Logan, Sonya Deville, Tamina


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 Melina

No holds barred match:

Edge vs Seth Rollins

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:

Big Show, David Arquette, Drake Maverick, EC3, Eric Young, Erick Rowan, Heath Slater, John Morrison, Kalisto, Lio Rush, Mike Kanellis, MVP, R-Truth, Shinsuke Nakamura, The Brian Kendrick, Trent Seven, Zack Ryder

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 The Authors of Pain vs The Street Profits vs Lucha House Party vs The War Raiders vs Epico and Primo vs Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ???

EWR Rating:
70%
 

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We finish the usual opening to Monday Night Raw before we cut to the commentary team adjacent to the entrance ramp who welcome us to the go-home show before Wrestlemania for the red brand.

Michael Cole: It’s Monday night. You know what that means. Welcome to Monday Night Raw here in Atlanta, Georgia!

Elias: And we are on the final stop on the road to Wrestlemania before we reach the grandest stage of them all!

Michael Cole: In the main event we will see Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch face to face one last time before they collide in the main event of night one of Wrestlemania!

Elias: Charlotte Flair takes on Bayley and Braun Strowman takes on Bobby Lashley in two Wrestlemania-worthy clashes!

Michael Cole: Sasha Banks teams with a mystery partner to take on Taynara Conti and Xia Li in tag team action.

Elias: Big Show, Sheamus and Beth Phoenix will all be in action ahead of Wrestlemania as they all look to gain momentum.

Michael Cole: And four of the five teams from Raw in the tag team warfare match at Wrestlemania will collide six nights early as The Street Profits team with Breezango to take on The Good Brothers and The Linebackers.

Elias: It promises to be an insane night and we are going to be starting off with…


*ROOT OF ALL EVIL*

Well ALEISTER BLACK wasn’t waiting for Elias to finish as the Dutch Destroyer marches out with a purpose. He gets loud cheers from the fans as he walks to the ring with a microphone in hand, not really paying any attention to them.

Michael Cole: Last week, Aleister Black sent a letter of intent to Andrade and Brock Lesnar laying both men out after their matches.

Elias: Both have attacked him in sneak attacks in the past and he was showing them both he can play their games as well.

Michael Cole: But have Black made a mistake as we get closer to this Saturday?

Elias: An angry Brock Lesnar isn’t something to mess with but also Andrade could have a few tricks up his sleeve!

Aleister Black has now stepped over the ropes and takes a seat in the middle of the ring, cross-legged as he takes a moment before addressing the live crowd.


Aleister Black: Last week, I made my intentions clear.

He pauses for a moment as the crowd dies down a little letting him speak.


Aleister Black: I made not only Andrade but Brock Lesnar himself fade to black.

That gets cheers from the crowd as Black remains stoic and focused.


Aleister Black: And whilst it was fun kicking both men in the head, there was a greater purpose.

Black rubs his chin as a slightly wry smile comes on his face.


Aleister Black: It was to let everyone know what will happen on Saturday. I will eliminate both men myself.

A bold proclamation from Black.


Aleister Black: I’ve spent the last year chasing both men. Needing to beat both men and this Saturday I will beat both men myself.

Black clenches his fist.


Aleister Black: They have been the demons on my back and if I have to go into the darkness to claim my holy grail, I’ll do it.

Black looks angry as he looks at the camera.


Aleister Black: There will be no one to save you this time Andrade. You will get your reckoning and you will meet your fate!

Loud cheers from the crowd ready to see Andrade get his comeuppance.


Aleister Black: And Brock. I’ve not forgotten what you did to my arm.

If Black was angry before, he is even more furious now as he talks about what Brock did to him pre-Summerslam.


Aleister Black: But I’m not going to let my anger consume me. My anger will fuel me.

Black gets to his feet and points at the camera.


Aleister Black: I will defeat Brock Lesnar in the middle of the ring.

Loud cheers from the crowd as Black is the most fired up he has ever been.


Aleister Black: And Paul Heyman I can promise you this isn’t a prediction, it’s prophecy!

A twist on the typical Paul Heyman catchphrase but it gets loud cheers from the crowd. Black seems to be finished, however…


*GANGSTER’S PARADISE*

Boos from the crowd as ANDRADE CIEN ALMAS marches out in a white shirt and he is joined by ZELINA VEGA! Both have a microphone and for once it is Andrade who is going to speak first.

Andrade Cien Almas: Aleister! You think I need my Ungovernables! I don’t need anyone!

Loud boos from the crowd as Andrade and Zelina approach the ring.


Zelina Vega: Andrade only uses them because it’s easier and he’s a smart man.

Black looks like he ain’t buying it.


Zelina Vega: Andrade is a living legend in Mexico and has become one in the United States.

Andrade and Vega are in the ring now as they stand across from Aleister Black.


Zelina Vega: He has pinned former world champions in the middle of the ring. AJ Styles, Rey Mysterio, Seth Rollins!

Andrade Cien Almas: I’ve beaten them all!

Andrade comes face to face with Black who doesn’t flinch.


Zelina Vega: He doesn’t need anyone. But he’s also smart enough to not be alone.

Andrade smirks.


Zelina Vega: Andrade has friends who watch his back. He doesn’t need to care about these fans.

Zelina points at the fans who boo the hell out of her.


Zelina Vega: He has people who have his back. Who do you have Aleister?

Black takes a moment glaring at Andrade.


Aleister Black: I don’t need anyone to carry me to success. But I’ll ask Andrade this and you don’t have to answer… Would you be where you are now without her?

Andrade looks furious as Zelina stays silent.


Aleister Black: She’s the mastermind behind your success. Forming an army of clients around who have kept me from taking that title. This Saturday, there is no one to save you. I will be Universal Champion.

Andrade thinks for a moment BEFORE CLOCKING BLACK IN THE JAW! Black stumbles back as Andrade takes a cheap shot and we are getting a preview of Wrestlemania! Andrade carries on throwing hands as Black falls back BEFORE FIRING BACK WITH SOME KICKS! Black certainly isn’t going to go down without a fight as the brawling carries on but Zelina turns to the entrance ramp!


Zelina Vega: Ilja, Cesaro, Angel get out here now!

Boos from the crowd as the trio sprints out to join Andrade in the ring and soon the numbers game is too much for Aleister Black as they overwhelm the Dutch Destroyer laying into him to boos from the crowd! They may not be able to help on Saturday but Black might not be able to make it to Saturday if these 4 have any say over it! However…


*DONE WITH THAT (DAY ONE REMIX)*

Loud cheers from the crowd as the World tag team champions THE USOS sprint out to the ring to the delight of the fans. They leap over the ropes and into the ring going right after Cesaro and Ilja hitting them with a pair of superkicks before going after Andrade and Angel. The brawl carries on with Black getting back in on the action as the faces take control of the brawl until Cesaro and Ilja recover once again giving the Ungovernables the number advantage…

*ROAR OF THE LION*

RUSEV marches out onto the entrance ramp getting a decent pop from the fans and a few Rusev Day chants from the live crowd. He looks in no mood for playing around as he sprints into the ring and RUNS THROUGH CESARO! He isn’t done though as he locks eyes with Angel Garza who he has been feuding with for weeks and TAKES HIS HEAD OFF WITH A CLOTHESLINE SENDING HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE TO THE OUTSIDE! Angel falls to the floor and starts to retreat as Rusev gives chase!

Cesaro and Ilja try to follow to the outside to help Angel but
THE USOS FOLLOW THEM leading to them brawling up the entrance ramp as well! The fight carries on as they head towards the backstage area leaving Andrade Cien Almas alone in the ring with Aleister Black. Andrade goes on the attack going for a dropkick but BLACK PUSHES HIM AWAY! Andrade gets back to his feet and GETS BLACK MASS! Black drops Andrade who falls to the mat like a sack of spuds to cheers from the crowd!


Michael Cole: Aleister black lays out Andrade once again!

Elias: The Ungovernables tried to help but we saw the enemies they had made over the last few weeks make an impact.

Michael Cole: And once he was alone, Andrade was in trouble as he faded to Black!

Elias: Will the same thing happen at Wrestlemania?

Aleister Black stands at the top of the entrance ramp as he poses… BROCK APPEARS FROM THE BACK AND GERMAN SUPLEXES ON THE TOP OF THE ENTRANCE RAMP! Brock has taken Black by complete surprise! He is far from done as well as he lays a beating onto Black as Paul Heyman walks out now smirking as his client lifts Aleister Black into the air and hits him with an F5! Brock has laid out Aleister Black but he isn’t done!

In the ring, Andrade Cien Almas is slowly starting to come to as he sees Brock at the top of the entrance ramp and
ZELINA VEGA LEADS HIM OUT OF THE RING THROUGH THE CROWD! They wisely want no part of Brock Lesnar 5 nights from their clash at Wrestlemania! Back at the top of the entrance ramp, Brock isn’t done as Paul Heyman makes his way over the commentary desk right in front of Michael Cole and Elias!


Paul Heyman: I suggest you two move right now!

Michael Cole and Elias don’t have to be told twice as they quickly get out of their seats as Brock tears apart the commentary desk before grabbing hold of Black BUT BLACK FIGHTS BACK SENDING BROCK BACKWARDS! There is some life still in Aleister who overwhelms Brock with a series of kicks before lining him up for BLACK MASS… BROCK DUCKS AND COUNTERS INTO A F5 THROUGH THE ANNOUNCE TABLE BREAKING IT! Brock stands tall over a fallen Black as Paul Heyman grabs a microphone and spots Andrade in the stands holding his Universal title tightly against his chest!


Paul Heyman: Let this be a warning to your client Zelina from one advocate to another…

Zelina shakes her head as Paul turns his attention to the laid-out Aleister Black.


Paul Heyman: And to you Mr. Black. This Saturday night Brock Lesnar will once again be the reigning, defending, undisputed Universal champion of the World! BROCCCCCCCK LESNARRRRRRRRRR!

Paul drops the microphone as he has a smug smirk on his face as the Beast Brock Lesnar stands tall over a fallen Aleister Black whilst Andrade and Zelina Vega watch on, with Andrade not looking fearful but furious whilst we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break we can see PAUL HEYMAN AND BROCK LESNAR walking through the back as they are approached by Renee Young looking for an interview.

Renee Young: Brock, Paul can I get a few words…

Brock Lesnar: Paul handle this bullshit. I’m going to the car!

And just like that Brock walks off leading Heyman to handle the talking. This isn’t cowboy Brock guys. Paul turns to an annoyed Renee putting his hands out apologetic.


Paul Heyman: Apologies Renee. What was your question?

Renee Young: Tonight, we saw Brock Lesnar layout Aleister Black but Andrade Cien Almas got away. Does your client hold any fear about the tricks Andrade could pull at Wrestlemania?

Heyman chuckles and shakes his hair.


Paul Heyman: My client doesn’t know fear. He strikes fear into his opponents, not the other way around!

Paul raises a finger up.


Paul Heyman: Andrade was smart and delayed his beating but he can only delay it so long. But do you want to know the dirty truth, Renee?

He gets her to lean in close.


Paul Heyman: Brock got his hands on the man he respects out of the two.

Andrade isn’t going to like that. Paul smirks and smiles as he speaks.


Paul Heyman: Now what I’m about to say are the words of my client, not myself. I think Andrade is the future of the business and has been a great champion. But he’s no Brock Lesnar is he Renee?

Renee shakes her head.


Paul Heyman: Exactly. No one truly is but Brock doesn’t see it that way. He just sees Andrade as a placeholder who needs his friends to even stand a chance against him.

Paul starts to get a little heated as he speaks.


Paul Heyman: He stole the victory from Brock Lesnar at Fastlane and there are consequences for those actions Renee.

Paul is getting louder and louder as he speaks.


Paul Heyman: When you steal from Brock Lesnar, you make a dangerous enemy. See Black, he is just an opponent. A very tough opponent who pushed Brock to his limits at Armageddon last year.

Paul lowers his tone and maybe shows a hint of fear as he speaks.


Paul Heyman: And not many men can do that but Brock Lesnar defeated him. Brock has had no personal vendetta against Black but last year willingly broke his arm.

Paul now had an evil smile as he gets closer to Renee.


Paul Heyman: Now if Brock is capable of doing that to someone he has no problem with, what’s he willing to do to Andrade?

And on that note, Paul Heyman ends the interview bringing it to a close as we cut back to the commentary team sitting in front of the wreckage that remains in the place of their former announce desk.


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Michael Cole: The Universal title three-way dance is hotting up but what state will Aleister Black be in at Wrestlemania after tonight’s attack?

Elias: We will hear from him later in tonight but that’s not all that awaits us later on is it, Michael?

Michael Cole: That’s right. Adam Pearce after seeing the brawl that took place before the break has made another Wrestlemania preview for later on tonight as The Usos team with Rusev to take on The Ungovernables in a six-man tag

Elias: Who will get momentum heading into the show of shows?


*WHAT YOU THINK*

Boos from the crowd but not many as Tamina walks to the ring and as we know, there is no one meaner than Tamina. She ignores the crowd before stepping over the ropes and into the ring.

Michael Cole: Tamina is a veteran of the women’s division just like Beth but she feels she doesn’t get the same level of respect.

Elias: Quickest way for her to get some more respect on her name would be to win the Miss Elizabeth battle royal and earn herself a Women’s title match!


*GLAMAZON*

A much better reaction from the live crowd as BETH PHOENIX marches out and she is joined by her tag team partner Natalya! Beth seems to be a lot more full of confidence and much more motivated as she marches to the ring! Once inside she comes face to face with Tamina as the two women stare each other down.

Michael Cole: Beth Phoenix has been suffering from a slight crisis of confidence these last few weeks ever since Edge’s injury but she looks back to full confidence.

Elias: These two are some of the strongest women we have ever seen and both could toss the entire field out this Saturday!

Neither woman has backed down, staring at each other for a good 10 seconds before the referee calls for the bell to get this underway!


Match 1: Beth Phoenix w/Natalya vs Tamina

Match summary: Once the bell rings, both women start to clobber each other with a series of punches and try to overpower each other. As they battle in the middle of the ring, it soon becomes clear Beth is the more powerful and better competitor. In the end, she gets Tamina up and connects with the GLAM SLAM! Beth makes the cover and picks up the win gaining momentum ahead of the Miss Elizabeth battle royal.

Winner via pinfall: Beth Phoenix (4:15)

Cheers from the crowd as Beth gets to her feet and is joined in the ring by Natalya as the duo celebrate the victory together.

Michael Cole: Beth picks up the win and who is going to be able to stop her this Saturday night on the Wrestlemania thirty-six night one pre-show?

Elias: Let’s not rule out her tag team partner Natalya who is a former two-time Women’s Champion. Plus, she has shown in the Rumble in previous years she has no problem eliminating Beth!

We cut to the two women still celebrating in the ring as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we see MVP in the backstage area. He is clearly on the phone conducting some business.

MVP: Listen, we’ll talk soon. You just focus on healing up and when you’re back we can talk business.

As MVP is talking on the phone he turns around to see LIO RUSH approaching him! Lio noticeably has a faceguard on.


MVP: I’ll call you back.

MVP hangs up the phone as he gives Lio a look. Rush sticks his hands out and looks softly at MVP.


Lio Rush: I know you’re mad and I’m sorry for going behind your back but I had a reason.

MVP’s mood doesn’t change still glaring at Lio.


MVP: It better be a good one. You can’t keep ignoring my advice. We were meant to be going for the tag team titles.

Lio Rush: And we still can.

MVP looks confused as Lio explains.


Lio Rush: Look how many matches we have won as a team, look how much we have dominated when stepping in the ring against other teams.

MVP nods agreeing with Lio.


Lio Rush: But how likely are we to get a shot at the United States again?

MVP’s eyes do light up as he remembers his famous first run with the belt.


Lio Rush: We can get a shot for the tag team titles any time with how we’re performing but on Sunday one of us two gets to make history.

MVP nods as Lio puts his hand on the shoulder of the veteran.


Lio Rush: And no one can stop us when we work together.

Lio smiles before pointing to his faceguard.


Lio Rush: Plus this thing will be off my face and the world will see this twenty-five-year-old piece of gold standing next to the Andre the Giant battle royal trophy as the victor.

Lio sticks his hand out for a fist bump as MVP fist bumps him back. Lio walks off with a smile on his face as MVP pulls his phone and looks to make a call once again.


MVP: We need to talk.

MVP walks off himself bringing the promo to an end as we cut back to the commentary team.


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Michael Cole: Some tension maybe between Lio Rush and MVP?

Elias: MVP might be desperate to hold some gold. His United States title reign went down in history as one of the best ever. Maybe he wants to relive her glory days.


*ELITE*

A decent pop from the live crowd as CHAD GABLE walks out, joined by his mentor and teacher KURT ANGLE! The crowd understandably gets louder as Kurt joins him but he makes it clear the focus should be on our United States champion.

Michael Cole: Well if either Lio Rush or MVP choose to fight for the United States title if they win at Wrestlemania, they could be facing this man.

Elias: If he gets past AJ Styles!

Michael Cole: AJ Styles has been one of the most successful competitors in WWE since he came to the company and this might be an even tougher challenge than Samoa Joe.

Elias: Joe may off a powerful test and a mental one, AJ is a skill test. Gable has a lot of similarities with him but can he outwrestle AJ Styles.

Chad and Kurt are now stood in the ring as they each have a microphone in hand with Kurt speaking first.


Kurt Angle: We are six nights away from Wrestlemania!

Cheap pop from the live crowd as he points to the Mania sign.


Kurt Angle: And Chad let me tell you, you always remember your first Wrestlemania title defense.

Chad smiles and nods as Kurt thinks back to his first defense at Wrestlemania 16.


Kurt Angle: I may have lost both my titles that night but I still remember it to this day as one of the greatest moments of my career.

Kurt smiles as he looks to Chad.


Kurt Angle: But this isn’t about me, this is about you.

Kurt steps backward as Chad steps forward and looks to speak as he points at the Mania sign.


Chad Gable: If you told me at last year’s Wrestlemania, that I would be defending this United States title next year against AJ Styles I would have laughed.

He takes a moment to sigh and smile.


Chad Gable: I was still teaming with Bobby Roode before he turned his back on me and I was going nowhere.

Chad turns to Kurt.


Chad Gable: But you helped me get my career back on track.

Kurt shakes his head saying it’s all you as Chad nods.


Chad Gable: And now I walk into the greatest show of them all with this title proudly around my waist, able to represent my company as a champion like I did at the Olympics.

A cheap pop from the crowd.


Chad Gable: Facing one of the greatest wrestlers in the world, AJ Styles.

A mixed reaction from the live crowd as Gable doesn’t look happy as he says the name.


Chad Gable: Now AJ was someone I did have a lot of respect for before his antics recently.

Chad looks over at Kurt who nods.


Chad Gable: See AJ has spent more time talking to Kurt and making digs instead of focusing on me!

Gable sounds angry as he says that line.


Chad Gable: I think AJ Styles is looking past me and doesn’t respect me. Which I will not stand for.

Cheers for the crowd as they get behind Gable.


Chad Gable: You think I went through Samoa Joe and would take this kind of abuse from anyone AJ? Nah so how about you come out here right now!

Cheers from the crowd as Chad is heated.


Chad Gable: Cause you keep disrespecting me, I’ll give you a preview of what you are in for at Wrestlemania!

He points at the sign and looks to carry on his rant however…


*PHENOMENAL*

A mixed reaction from the crowd as AJ STYLES walks out with a microphone in hand. He is noticeably in jeans and a shirt whilst also being without his boys The Good Brothers noticeably as well. He joins Chad and Kurt in the ring with a smirk on his face.

AJ Styles: Disrespect? I’ve shown nothing of the sort. You’re just simply not close to being phenomenal!

Boos from the crowd as Gable looks annoyed.


AJ Styles: I can’t help speaking my mind and telling the truth.

AJ is about to talk about the world being flat at this rate.


AJ Styles: I mean even now you can’t do this without daddy Kurt out here.

He points at Kurt Angle who steps forward ready to get in AJ’s space but Chad stops him.


Chad Gable: Kurt, could you go to the back?

Kurt looks confused as Chad looks at him and mouths please. Kurt nods and heads backstage leaving AJ Styles and Chad Gable alone bringing a smirk to the mouth of AJ.


AJ Styles: Oh so you’re finally standing on…

Chad Gable: Shut up AJ!

Loud cheers from the crowd as AJ looks a little taken aback.


Chad Gable: You think Kurt has been stepping into this ring for me? No. I’ve been the one defending this title. Would I be here now without him? No but now I’m here I will prove I belong.

Gable gets right in AJ’s face.


Chad Gable: You might think Wrestlemania is going to be a walkover but you are in for a big surprise. You better be ready willing and GABLE!

Chad drops the microphone AND SHOULDER BUMPS AJ AS HE LEAVES! Cheers from the crowd for the fiery promo by Chad as AJ stands in the ring looking shocked and a little taken aback by what Chad said.


Michael Cole: Strong words from Chad Gable and do you think AJ might have made a mistake in disrespecting our United States Champion?

Elias: AJ is as cocky as he is good. He is a truly phenomenal performer but he knows it. I think his mouth may have got him in trouble and motivated Chad Gable even more than he was before.

AJ Styles stands in the ring as he looks at Chad Gable shaking his head whilst the champion lifts his United States title into the air as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see the commentary team standing in front of the entrance ramp instead of their desk due to it being destroyed earlier tonight by Brock Lesnar.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and right now we are about to announce the man who is being presented with this year’s Warrior Award at Wrestlemania.

Elias: And that man is Smackdown superstar TITUS O’NEIL! Let’s take a look at all the charity work he has done over the last few years.


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We cut back to the commentary team who are now back at what remains of their desks.

Michael Cole: Titus O’Neil has done a lot of great work for charity and will continue to do great work.

Elias: And I’ve gotten word we will hear from him on Smackdown Live as he lets us know his plans for Wrestlemania!


*MAN WITH A PLAN*

Boos from the crowd as THE BRIAN KENDRICK makes his way out in his leather jacket but there is not much confidence from the veteran Cruiserweight. He climbs into the ring and shakes his head waiting for his opponent.

Michael Cole: Well right now we are going to see two men who are taking part in the Andre the Giant Battle Royal in action as The Brian Kendrick takes on our good pal The Big Show!

Elias: I would feel for The Brian Kendrick but it might be good to see his ego put in check.


*CRANK IT UP*

A decent reaction from the live crowd who are still quite behind BIG SHOW after his recent return to the ring. He makes sure to head to the commentary desk and shares a fist bump with Elias and Michael Cole before heading to the ring.

Michael Cole: Big Show will be looking to send a message to the entire field ahead of the Andre the Giant battle royal this Sunday at Wrestlemania thirty-six.

Elias: I mean look at the size of him. Who can eliminate The Big Show?

The eternal question. Who can eliminate the Big Show? Back to the match in front of us, Big Show is in the ring as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!


Match 2: Big Show vs The Brian Kendrick

Match summary: Big Show batters Brian Kendrick and tosses him around the ring doing the chest chops in the corner to the delight of the crowd. Show hits all of the greatest hits before lining him up and hitting the W.M.D! Big Show makes the cover and picks up an easy victory!

Winner via pinfall: Big Show (2:06)

Big Show gets to his feet and soaks in the reaction from the fans having picked up a big win tonight. Brian Kendrick meanwhile is still out cold.

Michael Cole: Big Show wins and was it ever in doubt?

Elias: He has to be one of the favorites to win this Sunday. He’s already won the match once before and he could become the first-ever two-time winner!

Michael Cole: You might be right Elias but right now Charly Caruso is backstage outside the Real Horsewomen locker room looking to interview Ronda Rousey ahead of tonight’s main event!


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We cut to Charly Caruso as she stands by the locker room door with a microphone as she faces the camera.

Charly Caruso: Thanks guys. I’m waiting outside the locker room of Ronda Rousey to get her thoughts ahead…

The door opens as RONDA ROUSEY walks out with a scowl on her face.


Ronda Rousey: What do you want?

Charly Caruso: I just wanted to hear your thoughts ahead of tonight’s main event.

Ronda Rousey remains angry as she looks at Charly.


Ronda Rousey: I’ll save my talking for then but it will be nice to step into Becky’s world of running my mouth!

Ronda looks in a bad mood as she carries on.


Ronda Rousey: Before she steps into mine. Now if you don’t mind…

Charly Caruso: Actually I have one more question.

Ronda rolls her eyes but gestures for Charly to ask her the question.


Charly Caruso: Will the rest of the Real Horsewomen be at ringside for the main event?

Ronda shakes her head.


Ronda Rousey: No. I don’t need them there!

Ronda at this point gets right up close to Charly.


Ronda Rousey: Now leave!

Charly wisely does what Ronda says as the champion heads back into her locker room and slams the door shut whilst we cut back to the commentary team.


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Michael Cole: Ronda keeping it short but sweet.

Elias: However she made it clear it will be Ronda and Becky alone in the ring, face to face and not only that but it will be the case at Wrestlemania!

Michael Cole: Will Ronda keep to her word?

Elias: We shall have to see but up next we will see a pre-recorded interview as Renee Young sat down with Edge ahead of his no holds barred match at Wrestlemania against Seth Rollins. You do not want to miss it.


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When we return from the commercial break, we cut straight to the interview as we see RENEE YOUNG sitting down across the table from the RATED R SUPERSTAR EDGE! He is wearing a plain shirt and jeans however he still has a messy beard and hair as he looks at Renee.

Renee Young: Thanks for agreeing to this interview Edge.

Edge: It’s my pleasure Renee.

Renee Young: Can I start by saying how good it was to see you back in the ring at the Royal Rumble.

We see clips from the Rumble of Edge making his return and putting in a decent performance before being tossed out. We cut back to Edge who has a wary smile on his face.


Edge: It was a great moment. Something I will never forget till the day I die.

Edge’s smile gets wider and we see a hint of a tear in his eye.


Edge: I never thought I would be able to do this again and to get one more chance, a chance to right the wrongs and finish this on my terms?

He nods his head.


Edge: I’m not sure I deserve it after what I did but you’ll be damn sure I fought to come back.

Renee Young: We have heard you tell the story of what made you realize it was possible but how did you get in shape and get your body ready for a return.

Edge: Grit.

He clenches his teeth and fist as he says it.


Edge: I went to the gym daily and put my body through unbelievable pain just to even have the chance of stepping into the ring. Pure grit brought me back. Maybe one more chance to hold the World title.

We see a clip of Edge holding the World Heavyweight title before flashing back to Edge.


Edge: …and Seth tried to end my career again.

We then see a clip flash of Seth stomping on his head.


Edge: All the hard work nearly brought to an end… by him.

Edge has pure venom in his voice as he speaks.


Renee Young: Not everyone remembers this but you had a run-in with Seth whilst you were still retired.

A clip shows up of the Authority goons holding Edge down and Seth threatening to break his neck years ago.


Edge: People like Seth, they rarely change. Hell, I don’t even think he is capable of changing. I certainly wasn’t.

Edge glares dead ahead.


Edge: The only thing that made me a better person was leaving this company. Going back to my family and having to do something else. Seth? He doesn’t have time to stop and think about what he has done.

Renee Young: What do you mean about that?

Edge: When all you care about is making it to the top, being a champion, you have to be willing to do whatever it takes.

Clips of Edge throughout the years and we see his greatest heel antics.


Edge: And I can’t say I haven’t manipulated the fans in the past myself.

Edge smirks as he says it.


Edge: I was one of the first people to see through Seth’s act and call him out on his bullshit.

We see footage of Seth Rollins hitting Brock Lesnar with the Curb stomp to win at last year’s Wrestlemania.


Edge: He used these people and their hatred of Brock to present himself as their hero. The man who was going to save the Universal title.

Edge shakes his head.


Edge: Give me a break.

Renee Young: You even said as much to his face to face on the Cutting-Edge last year before he defended the Universal title in Mexico against your good friend Rey Mysterio.

Edge smiles.


Edge: Rey is someone who I’ve made peace with after the things I’ve done and I’m grateful for that. But he also sees the best in people so I wanted to give him a warning before Armageddon. I knew how much winning in Mexico would mean to him.

Renee Young: And do you think that’s why Seth tried to attack Rey a few weeks ago?

Edge: Seth attacked Rey because he was bitter. I don’t even think it was about me.

He sighs for a moment looking away before looking at Renee.


Edge: He lost that title in Mexico, well they both did. But you can see the kind of man Seth was when he lost compared to Rey. Rey took it on the chin and fought his way back into getting a rematch whilst Seth whined and complained about what happened. Seth, the man who first won the title using Money in the Bank.

Edge shakes his head in disbelief.


Edge: If you live by the sword you will die by the sword.

Edge looks slightly regretful and wild-eyed as he says that line.


Renee Young: Edge, we all saw what happened a few weeks ago and what Seth did to you. Are you one hundred percent going into Wrestlemania?

Edge thinks for a moment considering lying but he shakes his head.


Edge: No. I’m not but it doesn’t matter.

Edge clenches his fist.


Edge: He tried to take away my career. Something I already lost. He tried to take away my life!

Edge shouts as he says that as his face turns full of anger as we see the now default look of Edge, old angry and a little bit scary.


Edge: He tried to make it so I would never be able to hold my kids again. Hold my wife! This isn’t going to be about wrestling on Sunday! This is going to be a fight.

We then get some clips cut in of Edge through the years doing some barbaric things to people.


Edge: Seth you’re going to see the old Edge. The one who wasn’t capable of being a family man. The man who did whatever it took to win the title but this time I have a different goal in mind.

Edge glares at the camera.


Edge: Destroying you!

Edge stares dead ahead with an angry crazy look in his eyes and revenge on his mind as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we cut to the commentary team who are sitting in chairs in front of the wreckage.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and we heard from Edge how intense his no holds barred match with Seth Rollins is going to be.

Elias: Edge isn’t there to wrestle, he wants to hurt Seth for what he did and we will hear what Seth has to say ahead of the match on Sunday later tonight.


*TURN IT UP*

A pretty loud pop as BAYLEY makes her way out to cheers from the crowd and she is soon joined by her tag team partner KAIRI SANE! Both women share a hug at the top of the entrance ramp before heading to the ring as they slap hands with the fans in the crowd.

Michael Cole: The Hugging Pirates ever since becoming an official team at the start of the year have been on a great run of form within the tag team division.

Elias: And this Saturday on night one of Wrestlemania I think those WWE Women’s tag team titles could come back to Monday Night Raw!

Michael Cole: We know that would make Adam Pearce very happy but we have seen how dominant The Queens of WWE have been on top of the tag division.


*RECOGNITION*

Loud boos from the live crowd as the unpopular CHARLOTTE FLAIR walks out and she is joined by her partner in crime/fellow tag team champion LACEY EVANS! Both women taunt the crowd and show off their tag team titles as they head to the ring.

Elias: But she could soon also be on top of the NXT Women’s division if things go her way this Thursday night at NXT Takeover Tampa!

Michael Cole: That’s right. Charlotte Flair will fight for the NXT Women’s title as she takes on Rhea Ripley and Bianca Bel-air in a triple threat match!

Elias: Could Charlotte Flair walk into Wrestlemania as a double champion?

Charlotte Flair steps through the ropes as Lacey Evans cheers her on from the corner. In the ring, Charlotte and Bayley come face to face, two women who have a lot of history against each other. The referee then calls for the bell and this match is underway!


Match 3: Charlotte Flair w/Lacey Evans vs Bayley w/Kairi Sane

Match summary: Both women start the match out slowly, knowing how good the other is, and feel their opponent out trying to gain an edge. After a slow couple of minutes, Bayley gains the edge and takes control of the match forcing Charlotte to roll outside the ring in anger… AND SHE SAYS SHE IS LEAVING! Charlotte clearly feels this isn’t worth her time with two title matches this week so starts to leave with Lacey… BUT KAIRI CUTS THEM OFF!

She doesn’t touch Charlotte not wanting to risk the DQ but the distraction is enough for BAYLEY TO GRAB CHARLOTTE AND HIT HER WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP! Loud cheers from the crowd as Bayley grabs Charlotte and brings her back to the ring. Lacey tries to interject herself meanwhile but KAIRI DRAGS HER OFF THE APRON AND STOPS HER! Both women stare each other down outside the ring but Lacey backs away for now saying she will be a proper lady.

Back in the ring, Bayley shows off why she is a former Women’s Champion and a multi-time tag team champion but Charlotte weathers the storm and starts to target the legs of Bayley. Commentary mentions this could be a plan for not just tonight but with Saturday in mind! Bayley fights through the pain however and looks like she might be about to win as she grabs Charlotte for the BAYLEY TO BELLY… BUT CHARLOTTE RAKES HER EYES! Loud boos from the crowd as Charlotte follows up with a CHOP BLOCK!

Bayley falls to the mat clutching her leg in pain as Charlotte grabs hold of her leg as she locks in the FIGURE EIGHT! She wrenches the hold back as Bayley is clearly in a ton of pain in the middle of the ring. Elias on commentary wonders if it would be smarter to tap out and take the loss here ahead of Sunday but Bayley isn’t someone who will quit just like that so she crawls to the ropes. Charlotte tries to bring her back to the middle of the ring BUT BAYLEY GETS TO THE ROPES TO BREAK THE HOLD!

Charlotte though holds on for the full 5 count before getting to her feet and sticking her arms in the air in a cocky fashion. The referee heads toward Charlotte and gets into an argument with her as Lacey Evans looks to pounce on Bayley with a WOMEN’S RIGHT… BUT KAIRI SANE JUMPS ON HER AND STARTS TO FIGHT LACEY EVANS AT RINGSIDE. Back in the ring, Charlotte grabs Bayley thinking she is out cold due to Lacey and pulls her to the middle of the ring… BUT BAYLEY WAS PLAYING POSSUM ROLLING CHARLOTTE UP!


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Bayley nearly caught Charlotte off-guard and it pisses her off! Charlotte charges in going for a BIG BOOT BUT BAYLEY AVOIDS IT! She gets trapped in the ropes as Bayley grabs her from behind and slams her down with a GERMAN SUPLEX! Bayley then heads to the top rope struggling slightly due to her right leg but as she climbs to the top rope LACEY SENDS KAIRI INTO ROPES FROM THE OUTSIDE CAUSING BAYLEY TO STUMBLE! Boos from the crowd and the referee didn’t notice allowing CHARLOTTE TO POUNCE AND HITS A SUPERPLEX FROM THE TOP ROPE BEFORE HOOKING THE BAD LEG!

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Winner via pinfall: Charlotte Flair (10:15)

Loud boos from the crowd as Charlotte steals the victory thanks to Lacey and gets to her feet posing! Outside the ring meanwhile, the brawl between Lacey Evans and Kairi Sane is carrying on. Charlotte sees this and just as Kairi takes control Charlotte slides out of the ring and LAYS HER OUT WITH A BIG BOOT! Boos from the crowd as Charlotte checks on Lacey as The Queens have smirks on their face celebrating a big win.

Michael Cole: Charlotte Flair picks up the win with an assist from Lacey Evans.

Elias: The tag team champions showing their skills as a team ahead of this Sunday but also this Thursday with the NXT Women’s title on the line!

Michael Cole: It’s a triple threat match so there is no stopping Lacey from getting involved. She doesn’t even need to be discreet like she was tonight.

Elias: But is Charlotte focusing too much on the NXT Women’s title and will that cost them on Saturday when defending the tag team titles with Lacey?

We cut to the Queens of WWE posing at the top of the ramp looking very smug whilst Bayley and Kairi check on each other clearly annoyed. Bayley noticeably is struggling to walk slightly as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we see ALEISTER BLACK being checked backstage by the medical team. As he is being checked he looks angry the whole time and his move doesn’t improve as Charly Caruso walks in for an interview.

Charly Caruso: Aleister how are you feeling after Brock’s attack earlier tonight?

Black glares for a few seconds before turning to the medic.


Aleister Black: Are you alright to leave for a minute?

The medic leaves as Black winces still in pain as he turns to Charly.


Aleister Black: I’m in immense pain but that’s what happens when you fight Brock Lesnar.

Charly Caruso: Does this give you any fear going into Saturday night?

Black shakes his head.


Aleister Black: I hold no fear. I know what Brock Lesnar is capable of and have suffered first-hand.

Aleister gets to his feet and looks at Charly.


Aleister Black: But this Saturday, it will be his turn to suffer and I promise not only Brock but Andrade will fade to black!

Black finishes the promo and walks off elsewhere limping as he does, still feeling the effects of being slammed through the table by Brock as well as multiple F5’s as we cut back to the commentary team.


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Michael Cole: Aleister Black showing no fear when it comes to fighting Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania. Is he brave or stupid?

Elias: Black has faced the Beast before and watching the match, if Black didn’t let his anger get the better of him I think he wins.




A decent pop from the live crowd as DAVID ARQUETTE walks out to the delight of the fans. He slaps hands with a few kids and adults in the front row having fun before walking to the ring.

Michael Cole: Well it looks like we are going to hear from the one and only David Arquette ahead of this Sunday’s Andre the Giant Battle Royal!

Elias: Hey I’m a big fan of this man mostly cause he tossed Baron Corbin’s ass out of the Royal Rumble.

Michael Cole: Thanks to you Elias.

Both men laugh as Elias shrugs his shoulders.


Elias: I’m happy to give new wrestlers a helping hand Michael.

David Arquette is now in the ring as a stagehand passes him a microphone and the celebrity looks to be in a good mood!

David Arquette: Atlanta, Georgia! Wassssss up!

A cheap pop from the live crowd but David has a big smile on his face.

David Arquette: It feels good to be back in this city. I have fond memories of Atlanta from my time in WCW!

Less cheers but those who do cheer, cheer louder for the mention of the former promotion.

David Arquette: I had a great time getting ready in the power plant and getting ready to become a World Champion!

That line gets a few boos which David acknowledges.

David Arquette: That’s fair. That was a mistake.

A slight laugh from David before he carries on.

David Arquette: But this feels like the best place to talk about all the training and work I’ve done ahead of this Sunday.

He walks around the ring a little with a small smile on his face.

David Arquette: And I promise I’m going to…


*TOP ONE PERCENT*

Boos from the crowd for the interruption as EC3 and DRAKE MAVERICK walk out with EC3 holding a microphone in his hand as he points at David in the ring.

EC3: Enough. I’m taking control of the narrative right now!

Boos from the crowd and if only they knew what is to come. EC3 carries on walking down the ramp with Drake behind him.


EC3: I’m someone who has rubbed shoulders with celebrities and the elite. It’s something you get to do as part of the top one percent. Drake get the ropes.

Drake rolls his eyes and does what EC3 says opening the ropes for him to climb into the ring.


EC3: But I’ve never seen you there and you know why?

David Arquette: Cause your parties are boring.

Cheers from the crowd but EC3 ignores them.


EC3: It’s because you aren’t a top one-percenter like me. You are not an A-List celebrity and that means you don’t belong in my presence.

Loud boos from the crowd as David looks unfazed.


EC3: So do us all a favour and leave this ring or else!

David stops chuckling as he looks at EC3.

David Arquette: Else what?

EC3 shakes his head in disbelief.


EC3: I’ll show you why you don’t belong in this ring.

David chuckles before responding to EC3’s threat.

David Arquette: I know I don’t belong in a wrestling ring. In ninety-nine out of one hundred situations, you people would kick my ass!

Brutal honesty from David.

David Arquette: But the other one percent of the time, I might pull off a miracle.


EC3: Well there is going to be no miracles cause you have three seconds to leave my ring!

Loud boos from the crowd as EC3 intermediates him.


EC3: Three, two…

David Arquette: Wait wait!

David backs away getting some boos from the crowd.

David Arquette: I’ll leave but I have one more thing to say before I go.

EC3 rolls his eyes.


EC3: What?

David lifts the microphone up to his mouth to speak BEFORE CLOCKING EC3 WITH THE MICROPHONE! The one-percenter falls down to the mat holding his nose which is in a ton of pain as Drake Maverick goes to charge at Arquette but he gets clocked with the microphone as well. Drake is staggered by this as David Arquette grabs him by the neck. EC3 is back on his feet as he looks at Arquette and shakes his head rolling out of the ring as ARQUETTE PLANTS MAVERICK WITH A DIAMOND CUTTER!


Michael Cole: David Arquette has just planted Drake Maverick and shown up EC3!

Elias: EC3 thought he could scare David Arquette but the man will not die and is ready for a fight this Sunday against thirty-nine other men! Will he pull off the shock of the century!

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*COAT OF ARMS*

Boos from the crowd as THE UNGOVERNABLES members CESARO, ANGEL GARZA AND ILJA DRAGUNOV walk to the ring noticeably not joined by their leader ZELINA VEGA. All 3 have a confident look on their face, with a big weekend for the group coming up where they could walk out with the Andre the Giant battle your trophy, the World tag team titles, the Money in the Bank briefcase and the Universal title.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and as confirmed earlier tonight we are going to see a six-man tag as The Ungovernables take on The Usos and Rusev ahead of Wrestlemania!

Elias: A big two nights for the Ungovernables. They talk about running Monday Night Raw. If all of them walk out of Wrestlemania with victories, that claim looks even more credible.


*ROAR OF THE LION*

A decent pop from the live crowd as RUSEV marches out with LANA by his side as always. Rusev looks focused as he glares at the ring and noticeably his eyes are locked on the man, he has had several issues with the last month or so: Angel Garza.

Michael Cole: Well we know that Rusev has issues with Angel Garza due to how he has treated her wife but he has had long-running issues with the Ungovernables this year.

Elias: Goes back to his breakup with Shinsuke Nakamura in the summer but Rusev will not be focusing on the Ungovernables at Wrestlemania will he Michael?

Michael Cole: That’s correct. Rusev will be entering the Andre the Giant battle royal on Sunday night!

Elias: Rusev has to be one of the favorites to win the whole thing with his size and power!


*DONE WITH THAT (DAY ONE REMIX)*

A pretty nice pop as THE USOS walk out to the ring lifting their World tag team titles into the air. They slap hands with Rusev and walk down the ramp ready for a fight tonight against the Ungovernables after last week.

Michael Cole: The Usos are certainly ready for a fight not just tonight but on Sunday night.

Elias: They have been part of the dynasty dominating the tag team division for years just like The New Day.

Michael Cole: But will they be able to overcome the Ungovernables this Sunday?

Elias: They have experience fighting Cesaro in tag team action before but Ilja Dragunov is such an unknown factor.

Rusev and The Usos have a chat with Rusev nodding as he steps into the ring to start pointing at Angel Garza. Garza wags his finger and looks to Ilja who nods stepping into the ring to get this match underway!


Match 4: The Usos and Rusev w/Lana vs The Ugovernables (Cesaro, Ilja Dragunov and Angel Garza)

Match summary: Ilja charges at Rusev and but RUSEV OVERPOWERS HIM WITH EASE! He tosses the Cruiserweight around before tossing Ilja into the corner and demanding Garza tag in. Garza this time shakes his head but tags in unwillingly as Rusev charges straight for him however once again Angel slides out of the ring avoiding him, pissing off Rusev and the fans. Rusev though knows Angel is going to keep doing these games so makes the tag to Jey Uso!

Jey Uso runs into the ring and we get to see a bit of the main event Jey Uso! This match turns into a fast-paced 6-man tag after the opening with Rusev and Garza as all six men get to show off their skills. However in the end the experience of working as a team pays off for the Ungovernables especially Cesaro and Ilja Dragunov as they isolate Rusev whilst Angel wipes out both Usos with a dive. In the end, Cesaro swings Rusev around into TORPEDO MOSCOW! Ilja makes the cover and the Ungovernables pick up a big win giving them momentum ahead of this Sunday!


Winners via pinfall: The Ungovernables (8:57)

Boos from the crowd ring out but Cesaro, Ilja and Angel do not care as they celebrate in the ring together touching fists with each other. The Usos outside the ring meanwhile look annoyed having come up short tonight.

Michael Cole: The teamwork of The Ungovernables proves to be vital tonight as they pick up some momentum ahead of their tag team titles match this Sunday at Wrestlemania.

Elias: You saw how good Ilja and Cesaro worked together at the end of this match. That has to be a worrying sign for the Usos going into Wrestlemania.

Michael Cole: And I’m getting word from Renee Young that she has Andrade Cien Almas and Zelina Vega stood with her ready for an interview.


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We cut to the backstage area as we can see a smug ZELINA VEGA whilst ANDRADE CIEN ALMAS is standing behind her looking angry.

Renee Young: Zelina, a nice win for your clients tonight.

Zelina Vega: As you saw earlier tonight my clients know how to work together even better than twins. The Usos, your title reign is on borrowed time and this Sunday we add those tag team titles to our group to go with Andrade’s Universal title.

Andrade nods though he remains serious.


Renee Young: It promises to be a big night for your group as Angel Garza is also in the Men’s Money in the Bank on Saturday. However, I must ask if Shinsuke is cleared for Sunday night after Brock gave him a beating last week?

Zelina nods.


Zelina Vega: Shinsuke will be back and win the Andre the Giant battle royal whilst…

Andrade steps forward asking for the microphone.


Andrade Cien Almas: Brock! You think I’m scared of you! You’re nothing!

Andrade slams his chest and shows off his Universal title.


Andrade Cien Almas: I’m the king around here. Not Brock, not Black! Me!

Zelina now takes over as Andrade is heated and annoyed still lifting the Universal title into the air.


Zelina Vega: This Saturday, Andrade will prove to the world why he doesn’t need the Ungovernables and he will beat not only Black but Brock Lesnar too!

Andrade Cien Almas: This is my show. You’re just living in it.

Andrade puts his sunglasses back on and walks off with Zelina Vega joining him bringing the interview to a close as we cut to a hallway elsewhere backstage as…


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And we see BRAUN STROWMAN walking to the ring!

Michael Cole: Well up next, we are going to see Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley collide in a Wrestlemania preview ahead of the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match this Saturday! Don’t go anywhere!


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When we return from the commercial break, we cut to the commentary team but they are noticeably joined by someone who didn’t head backstage after the previous match: ANGEL GARZA!

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and right now I am joined by Angel Garza from the Ungovernables.

Angel Garza: Thank you Michael. I would much prefer if it was someone like Renee or Charly sat next to me but I’ll have to make do.

Elias shakes his head and rolls his eyes.


Elias: Is hitting on women the only thing you care about?

Angel is taken aback and looks offended.


Angel Garza: Of course not Elias. I care about treating them right too.

Elias mutters something under his breath as Michael steps in.


Michael Cole: Angel what bring you to commentary ahead of the next match.

Angel Garza: I wanted to scout the competition first-hand. The beautiful and amazing Zelina has taught me well. I know I’m going to win but it’s best to be prepared. And trust me ladies at home, I’m always prepared.

Angel winks at the camera as he says that last line.


Elias: Are you not scared of Braun and Bobby? Two men who have a massive size advantage over you.

Angel shakes his head and smiles.


Angel Garza: Size isn’t everything as I’m sure you’ve been told Elias.


*WEEKEND ROCKSTAR*

It’s not one of the two men wrestling who makes his way out next and instead is another man taking part in the Money in the Bank ladder match this Saturday NOAM DAR! He has a cocky swagger and a smug smirk on his face as he allows joins commentary.

Noam Dar: Oi Michael, where’s the table? What kind of show are you running around here?

Michael Cole: Hello to you too Noam.

Elias: I’m guessing you’re out here to scout as well Noam?

Noam Dar: Of course, I am ya dafty! Angel can you believe these guys?

Angel shakes his head.


Angel Garza: It’s crazy Noam. They just don’t understand young guns like us. Two men who the world and women at their feet.

Elias: Lord give me strength dealing with these two.


*DOMINANCE*

Boos from the crowd as the imposing BOBBY LASHLEY walks out to the ring. He has an angry look on his face as he walks down the ramp ready for a full-on brawl with Braun Strowman tonight.

Michael Cole: We already got Angel’s thoughts on Bobby Lashley but Noam what do you think of Bobby Lashley?

Noam Dar: He’s a great big dummy. He is all brawn and no brains. If you don’t me saying Angel, we’re the smart ones in this match.

Angel Garza: I’d agree with that statement. We have the world in front of us and we use technical skill plus speed to beat our opponents. They just use brute force.

Elias: I mean when you are the size of these two, brute force usually works.

Noam Dar: Only if you are a dafty!

Angel Garza: These two men are easy to tire out and out wrestle.


*BRAUN/ I AM STRONGER*

A loud pop from the live crowd as BRAUN STROWMAN marches out to the ring and heads straight for Bobby Lashley! He gets in the ring and neither man plans to wait for the bell as they start fighting! The referee upon seeing this knows he can’t stop them so calls for the bell!

Match 5: Bobby Lashley vs Braun Strowman

Match summary: Braun and Bobby batter the hell out of each other in this match, throwing hands like only those two giants can. Dar and Garza spend the entire time mocking them and saying this is perfect for them as these two will tire each other out before Saturday. However noticeably around the 4-minute mark, Angel signals to Dar to leave commentary and both men leave the commentary area heading to the ringside area confusing Elias and Michael Cole!

In the ring, the giants pay them no mind and carry on brawling. So these two men don’t see Angel Garza and Noam Dar grabbing a PAIR OF STEEL CHAIRS AND HEADING TOWARDS THE RING! The two giants are battling by the ropes as Dar and Garza slide into the ring SMASHING THEM WITH STEEL CHAIRS FROM BEHIND CAUSING THE REFEREE TO CALL FOR THE BELL!


Winner: No contest (6:20)

Loud boos from the crowd as won’t see a finish to the rematch between the giants as the two young stars lay a beating on Bobby and Braun in the middle of the ring with steel chairs!

Michael Cole: Well now we know the real reason Garza and Dar were out here on commentary!

Elias: This must have been what they talked about last week!

Michael Cole: This might end up being a smart plan. Injure and weaken two of the toughest challenges in the Money in the Bank ladder match as well as the only former winner in the match!

Elias: But could this backfire and piss the giants off!

Back in the ring, the beating carries on as they keep both men down in the middle of the ring with several steel chair shots! Eventually, they wear the chairs out as Bobby Lashley and Braun Strowman are laid out in the ring having been destroyed by the two young Raw Cruiserweights as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see a laughing Angel Garza and Noam Dar walking through the backstage area when they are stopped by Charly Caruso.

Charly Caruso: Noam, Angel care to explain why you attacked both Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley right now?

Dar sticks his arms out and shakes his head. Angel though calms him and speaks on their behalf.


Angel Garza: Because it makes this Saturday even easier for us.

Noam Dar: Why work harder when you can work smarter?

Angel Garza: By weakening our opponents tonight, that’s two men we don’t need to weaken on Saturday.

Noam Dar: And we have an advantage the rest of the field doesn’t. We plan to work together to take everyone else out.

A dangerous alliance has been proposed!


Angel Garza: Strength comes in numbers and speaking of which Charly, may I have yours?

Garza can’t resist the chance to flirt with Charly who does smile but shakes her head remaining professional.


Charly Caruso: But if they aren’t hurt going into this Saturday, don’t you think the only thing this attack did was piss them off?

The faces of Noam Dar and Angel Garza drop as neither man knows how to respond to the valid question. Eventually Noam Dar speaks.


Noam Dar: Be quiet you stupid dafty. C’mon Angel, we got a match to plan for this Sunday.

The Cruiserweights leave as Angel noticeably turns to Charly and signals for her to call him whilst we cut back to the ring the commentary adjacent to the entrance ramp.


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Michael Cole: Charly does raise a good point and I am getting word from our medical team that whilst they won’t be one hundred percent, Lashley and Braun will be ready to go for Saturday’s Money in the Bank ladder match.

Elias: Angel Garza and Noam Dar have put a target on their backs ahead of this Sunday. They might have made a big mistake here.


*GO HARD*

Cheers from the live crowd as MUSTAFA ALI walks out with the Cruiserweight title over his shoulder. He is noticeably wearing a nice suit as he heads down the ramp but shows off the title to a few kids in the front row.

Michael Cole: Well it looks like we are about to hear from our Cruiserweight champion Mustafa Ali ahead of Saturday night!

Elias: He faces a challenge none of us saw coming just a few months ago. Dolph Ziggler competing for the Cruiserweight title.

Michael Cole: Dolph went away and cut the weight so he could compete for the title at Wrestlemania and Ali now faces a veteran on the grandest stage of them all.

Elias: Not only that but it is Dolph Ziggler’s first ever one on one match at Wrestlemania.

Mustafa Ali steps into the ring and asks for a microphone as he walks to the middle of the ring ready to address the live crowd.


Mustafa Ali: In five nights time I get to live out a lifelong dream and defend a title at Wrestlemania!

Cheap pop from the crowd as Ali does the point at the mania sign.


Mustafa Ali: I’ve been a fighting champion ever since I won this belt and faced all challengers.

He walks around the ring as commentary list off the names he has beaten: Noam Dar, Ilja Dragunov, Lio Rush, Brian Kendrick and others as well.


Mustafa Ali: And at Wrestlemania, I face a very different challenge from the rest. Someone who was not a part of the Cruiserweight division over a month ago.

Ali nods remaining fairly stoic as he speaks about his challenger at Mania.


Mustafa Ali: Now I remember the days of Buddy Murphy on 205 Live and fighting him. The power difference will play a factor as Ziggler is just inside the weight limit. However Ziggler doesn’t have the heart and urge to make this division better like I do.

Cheers from the crowd as Ali proudly lifts his Cruiserweight title into the air.


Mustafa Ali: Ziggler you may be a veteran of this business and done nearly everything but at Wrestlemania, I give you something you have been desperate for. A one-on-one match at Wrestlemania!

Over 10 years on the main roster and never getting a singles match. It’s been long overdue at this point in time.


Mustafa Ali: But it’s going to be a loss. I don’t intend to lose this title Ziggler and whilst you may not be the person I dreamed of facing at Wrestlemania, I look forward to facing you in the middle of this ring and showing you what this Cruiserweight division is about!

Ali finishes that line and lifts his Cruiserweight title into the air getting cheers from the crowd. Ali gets ready to finish his promo however…


*HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*

Cheers from the live crowd but noticeably a couple of boos as DOLPH ZIGGLER walks out onto the stage in a suit of his own. He has a microphone in his hand and looks annoyed.

Dolph Ziggler: Well I’m glad the truth comes out.

Ali looks bemused as Ziggler marches down the ramp.


Dolph Ziggler: It’s nice of you to admit you wanted to fight Rey Mysterio at Wrestlemania, not me.

Mustafa Ali: Never denied it Ziggler. I’ve always been honest about my dream opponent.

Ziggler shakes his head.


Dolph Ziggler: No that’s not why you wanted Rey. You’re scared of me!

That gets a fair few more boos from the crowd as Ali shakes his head.


Mustafa Ali: I’m not scared of anyone Ziggler. I’ve been a fighting champion and proved it in the ring.

Dolph Ziggler: I don’t buy it.

Ziggler slides into the ring and comes face to face with Mustafa Ali.


Dolph Ziggler: I’m an unknown in the Cruiserweight division. See I know you do your research and you “respect” all your opponents. So you would have been scouting them for months just in case you have to face them.

Ziggler shakes his head smiling.


Dolph Ziggler: But you ain’t done that with me because I was never supposed to be in this spot.

Mustafa Ali: You’re right. I do research my opponents when I know I’m fighting them in advance but I ain’t doing months of research.

Ali shakes his head as he gets a little closer to Ziggler.


Mustafa Ali: Listen man, I know how desperate you are to win this title and win at…

Dolph Ziggler: YOU DON’T KNOW HOW MUCH I NEED THIS!

Ziggler shouts right in Ali’s face as the champion struggles to stay calm.


Dolph Ziggler: You’ve still got your entire career ahead of you.

Ziggler points to the fans in the crowd.


Dolph Ziggler: These people still love you and still have faith in you. They still think you will make it to the top…

Ziggler stops for a moment looking sad.


Dolph Ziggler: And stay there.

A bunch of regrets run through the mind of Ziggler as he points at Mustafa Ali.


Dolph Ziggler: This could be my last chance to hold a title, a last chance to reinvent myself. One final chance to prove I’m still the show off who can steal the show in the match of the night!

Cheers from the crowd though some boo Ziggler as Ali remains calm for now.


Dolph Ziggler: And I don’t know if I’ll ever get the chance to wrestle one on one at Wrestlemania again.

Ali finally looks to respond as he shakes his head.


Mustafa Ali: Dolph I have all the respect for you in the world.

Ziggler doesn’t seem like he buys it but Ali carries on.


Mustafa Ali: You have done it all pretty much and have a drive few others have to make it to the top.

Cheers from the crowd as Ziggler looks at Ali nodding.


Mustafa Ali: It’s a shame you hold yourself to an impossible standard you’ll never live up to… Shawn Michaels!

OUCH! Ziggler looks furious and several people in the crowd respond to that line with a gasp as Ali carries on.


Mustafa Ali: Always wanting to steal the show like him. Maybe if you focused on being Dolph Ziggler and not the next Sh…

SUPERKICK TO ALI! Clearly his words hit a nerve with Ziggler who stands over Ali getting loud boos from the crowd. Dolph grabs the Cruiserweight title and stands over the fallen Ali lifting it into the air. He considers doing more damage but shakes his head dropping the Cruiserweight title before leaving the ring as he gets boos from the crowd as he leaves.


Michael Cole: Ziggler just laid out Ali ahead of Saturday night!

Elias: You can tell Ali’s words struck a nerve with Ziggler but he was pushed to that point.

Michael Cole: If you scream in someone’s face, you will get a response.

Elias: That match could truly steal the show however up next we are going to see a brawl as Sheamus takes on Oney Lorcan in singles action! Don’t go anywhere.


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*COMBATIVE*

Boos from the crowd as we return from the commercial breaks with THE ONE TWOS walking out. It is only ONEY LORCAN dressed for action as DANNY BURCH is wearing his regular street clothes.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and we are about to see Oney Lorcan take on Sheamus in singles action.

Elias: He will be looking to pull off a massive upset tonight but you have some news regarding his plans at Wrestlemania.

Michael Cole: That’s right! Both members of the One Twos will be stepping into the Andre the Giant Battle Royal this Sunday!

Elias: Could their teamwork prove vital and lead them to victory? We saw Oney Lorcan come very close to winning the Cruiserweight title in the past at last year’s Summerslam versus Rey Mysterio. If he wins on Sunday, could he do something similar for the United States title?


*WRITTEN IN MY FACE*

Cheers from the crowd as SHEAMUS makes his way out and beats his chest in an excited fashion ready to fight tonight. Oney Lorcan lets out a rare smile but it is a wild one, licking his lips at the prospect of fighting the Celtic Warrior.

Michael Cole: Sheamus heads into Wrestlemania to fight Samoa Joe after each man cost each other the chance to qualify for Money in the Bank.

Elias: Neither man is someone you want to mess with and I think we are in for one hell of a brawl on Saturday night.

Sheamus is now standing in the ring as Oney Lorcan dares him to come fight which brings a smile to the face of Sheamus as he loves nothing more than fighting. The referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!


Match 6: Sheamus vs Oney Lorcan w/Danny Burch

Match summary: Right from the bell, both men exchange a series of hard strikes and light up the chests of one another. Sheamus does control most of the match due to his superior power but Oney more than holds his own and even gives Sheamus a ton of headbutts catching him off-guard. In the end, however Sheamus is able to take down Oney with a series of clubbing blows before lifting him up into the air AND HITS THE CELTIC CROSS (Running crucifix powerbomb)! Sheamus smiles and makes the cover 1 2 3 Sheamus gains momentum heading into Wrestlemania with a win over Oney Lorcan!

Winner via pinfall: Sheamus (6:03)

Sheamus gets to his feet and lifts his arms into the air, showing off a bright red chest after a series of hard chops and strikes from Oney Lorcan. Meanwhile, Danny Burch checks on Oney Lorcan as Sheamus makes it clear he is ready for a fight if he tries anything.

Michael Cole: A strong performance by Sheamus tonight ahead of Wrestlemania against Samoa Joe.

Elias: Oney gave him a tough brawl but we saw why Sheamus says he loves to fight. His chest is bright red and he is still smiling.

Sheamus is backing up the ramp celebrating to the delight of the fans… AS SAMOA JOE APPEARS BEHIND HIM AND LOCKS IN THE COQUINA CLUTCH! Sheamus tired after fighting with Oney Lorcan tries to fight back but Joe brings him down to the floor choking the life out of him! He holds on for a few seconds after Sheamus passes out before finally letting go, having a smug smirk on his face!


Michael Cole: Joe making his presence felt!

Elias: Joe said he will fight Sheamus on his terms and this must be what he meant!

Samoa Joe talks a bunch of trash to Sheamus whilst he is laid out cold on the entrance ramp as we cut to a commercial break.


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*UNBROKEN*

Light boos as we return from the commercial break and see THE LINEBACKERS walking to the ring. MOJO RAWLEY and RIDDICK MOSS have angry looks on their face having picked up a few losses over the last few weeks.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday night Raw and right now we are getting a preview of the tag team warfare match that will take place on Sunday night’s pre-show!

Elias: Yes Michael. Four of the five teams from Raw taking part in tag team warfare are going to be in action right now.


*OMEN IN THE SKY*

More boos this time as THE GOOD BROTHERS walk to the ring. They too sweet each other before heading towards the ring and standing next to their tag team partners tonight with neither group fond of each other.

Michael Cole: The Good Brothers are two-time tag team champions but they haven’t held the belts in months. And you know that those two men will want those belts back.

Elias: But they are going to have to run through thirteen other tag teams to do it! However the Good Brothers as part of the Club have been known to go to war when needed.


*BREEZANGO*

Cheers from the crowd as BREEZANGO walk out with their selfie sticks in hand. FANDANGO and TYLER BREEZE pose with each other at the top of the ramp as they wait for their tag team partners to make their entrance.

Michael Cole: Breezango have hit a good run of form lately and picked up some good wins in tag team action.

Elias: But going into tag team warfare is going to be a wholly different prospect for these two.


*BRING THE SWAG*

Loud cheers from the crowd as THE STREET PROFITS make their way out and they have their red cups in the hands as they raise a toast to Breezango ahead of their tag team match. MONTEZ FORD and ANGELO DAWKINS even pose for a selfie with their partners before walking to the ring.

Michael Cole: The Street Profits are returning to action for the first time due to their issues with Brock Lesnar and Seth Rollins causing them to miss periods of time within the ring.

Elias: And these two still have their issues with Seth Rollins but for Sunday, they are only focusing on the tag team titles.

Breezango and The Street Profits are now in the ring as they discuss with each other who is going to start the match for their team. After some talking Montez Ford steps into the ring ready to start the match. Meanwhile after a few heated words, Karl Anderson steps into the ring as the common rivals over the last year on Raw come face to face as the referee calls for the bell!


Match 7: The Street Profits and Breezango vs The Good Brothers and The Linebackers

Match summary: This is a fast-paced tag team match with a lot of tags. There is a ton of aggression especially when The Street Profits and The Good Brothers are in the ring due to their rivalry last year. The Linebackers are also quite angry and looking to get back at Breezango after losing on Monday Night Raw over the last few weeks. In the end, The Good Brothers get into an argument with The Linebackers and WALK AWAY FROM THE MATCH! That leaves them alone as The Street Profits and Breezango work together to pick up the win with MONTEZ HITTING FROM THE HEAVENS ON MOJO RAWLEY FOR THE WIN!

Winners via pinfall: The Street Profits and Breezango (7:47)

Cheers from the crowd as The Street Profits pick up the pin in their return to tag team action whilst Breezango get another win on Monday Night Raw keeping their recent momentum up. The Good Brothers meanwhile shake their heads and walk off.

Michael Cole: A big win tonight for The Street Profits and Breezango ahead of tag team warfare.

Elias: The Street Profits haven’t lost a step but Breezango are in great form as well. But in such a chaotic environment could the Good Brothers or the Linebackers pick up the win.

In the ring, Montez Ford is doing his traditional celebration shaking the ropes up and down whilst Breezango are taking a selfie in front of the ropes with Angelo until we see THE AUTHORS OF PAIN APPEAR ON THE TITANTRON!


Akam: Congratulations on your victory tonight but it is the only one you will taste this week.

Rezar: We had our titles stolen for us.

Akam: The champions couldn’t pin us.

Rezar: And we want our rematch!

Akam: We won’t be happy until we get it!

Rezar: And that means nothing but pain for everyone else!

Akam: Get ready for war

Rezar: Get ready for pain

Akam: Because at Wrestlemania we take back our rematch…

Rezar: And then we take back our titles!

The feed focuses on The Authors of Pain glaring at the camera before the feed on the tron ends as we cut to the commentary team at ringside.


Michael Cole: The Authors of Pain are clearly out to hurt everyone in their path.

Elias: We saw how much those tag team titles meant to them. Because with those titles it made it easier to cause others pain.

Michael Cole: A scary prospect in store but right now, we are going to show you the interview with Seth Rollins that Renee did earlier in the day.

Elias: God I hope Edge kicks his ass.


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We cut to the interview set as SETH ROLLINS is sitting in a fancy (and awful) suit with a big goofy grin on his face as Renee Young looks at him unimpressed. However Seth speaks first.

Seth Rollins: Renee.

Renee Young: Seth.

Seth Rollins: How’s Jon?

Renee shakes her head.


Renee Young: Don’t try to change the subject Seth. He would be ashamed of what you’ve done.

Seth Rollins: I’m just trying to break the tension. Plus your husband is no saint is he?

Renee ignores that line and tries to get the interview back on track.


Renee Young: We’re here to talk about you Seth and your recent actions.

Seth smiles showing zero remorse.


Seth Rollins: Let’s talk then.

He smiles widely as Renee struggles to hide her disgust.


Renee Young: We’ll start with your attack on Edge at Fastlane.

Seth smiles as we get a clip of Seth destroying Edge and stomping his head onto a steel chair.


Renee Young: What made you think it was OK to potentially end a man’s life?

Seth smiles shaking his head almost like he can’t believe what he is hearing.


Seth Rollins: Edge put his life in danger by coming back.

Renee looks horrified at that line but Seth’s smile doesn’t break.


Seth Rollins: If he was worried about his neck, worried about someone like me doing the world a favor and taking care of him? He should have stayed at home with his family.

Renee seems lost for words but Seth carries on.


Seth Rollins: I don’t get the shock. I know the fans live in a naïve fantasy world that I created by manipulating them but I’ve threatened to do this years ago. He should have got the message then.

We see a clip of Seth threatening to curb stomp Edge and nearly doing it if not for John Cena years ago.


Renee Young: You’ve talked about your regret for your past actions, I’m guessing that was a lie?

Seth laughs and points at Renee.


Seth Rollins: C’mon Renee. I thought you were meant to be smart. Of course, I didn’t mean it. I loved the power the Authority gave me.

We see flashbacks to Seth’s time on top and as WWE Champion as part of the group.


Seth Rollins: However they betrayed me and I had to find a new way to get to the top, using the fans.

Renee Young: So everything you said about beating Brock for the fans, to give them a fighting champion was a lie?

Seth nods without an ounce of regret.


Seth Rollins: I knew I needed some other way to get back on top and these fans are just so gullible.

Seth chuckles to himself though it’s not his annoying laugh.


Seth Rollins: I just had to say the right words and I had them in the palm of my hands.

Renee Young: Until Edge came back to Raw last year for the Cutting Edge.

Seth’s smile drops.


Seth Rollins: What can I say. Great minds think alike.

Seth says that bitterly as Renee leans in looking to press for more on that.


Renee Young: What do you mean by that?

Seth Rollins: Isn’t it obvious?

A heavy dose of sarcasm in his voice there.


Seth Rollins: He was the mastermind. He was the ultimate opportunist. He was the architect of destruction before I even came on the scene.

We see a 20-second clip of Edge and Rollins careers spliced together showing the similarities between the two superstars.


Seth Rollins: Every bad thing I’ve done, Edge has done something equally horrific to get ahead.

Seth tilts his head smiling.


Seth Rollins: You don’t become an eleven-time World champion without some blood on your hands.

Renee Young: But he seems to have changed in his time off from…

Seth Rollins: Wow Renee. You really do fall for anything?

Renee looks angry at being cut off but Seth doesn’t care.


Seth Rollins: He’s a liar just like me.

Seth is getting heated as he speaks.


Seth Rollins: He’s just gotten better at hiding his true nature in his time away. All I did at Fastlane was try to end the career of a fellow monster. At Wrestlemania, I will finish the job.

Renee Young: You say that what you did to Edge was to a fellow monster but what about the attacks on the Street Profits, Big Show, Rey Mysterio, hell even his son!

Seth lets out an annoying cackle chuckling to himself.


Seth Rollins: Colleterial damage.

Seth smiles as Renee looks disgusted.


Seth Rollins: Sometimes when trying to correct the world, you have to use a few sacrificial lambs. The Street Profits?

We see clips of Seth curb-stomping Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins onto a steel chair.


Seth Rollins: I thought they were my friends. My allies when fighting The Club but they were clinging onto me until a better option came along.

Seth shakes his head.


Seth Rollins: I offered them the chance to be saved and re-join me but they turned me down.

He looks disgusted thinking about the rejection.


Seth Rollins: Big Show? He stuck his nose where it didn’t belong. His career was over and he was sitting on commentary.

We see Seth hitting multiple curb stomps to the giant on Raw.


Seth Rollins: Plus when did he grow a conscience? He was as much a part of trying to paralyze Edge as I was.

Seth brings up a fair point.


Seth Rollins: And Rey Mysterio?

Seth clenches his fist in anger.


Seth Rollins: That was the moment I felt the fans start to turn.

He shakes his head.


Seth Rollins: I blame Rey just as much as I blame Edge. So I was going to end his career for good in that ring, I can assure you of that Renee.

Renee by this point seems so done with Seth and his shit.


Seth Rollins: But there will be time for that after I’m done with Edge.

Seth smiles before thinking for a moment and correcting himself.


Seth Rollins: And Renee, if you bring your kid into the ring, they are fair game.

Renee Young: One last question before I end this interview for my own sanity. What can we expect when you fight Edge at Wrestlemania?

Seth Rollins does his traditional evil and annoying laugh for a good 10 seconds before answering the question.


Seth Rollins: Edge, I suggest you say goodbye to your kids one last time. Kiss your wife goodbye because at Wrestlemania I create a moment better than the heist of the century, better than winning the Intercontinental title, better than beating Brock last year.

Seth gets to his feet smirking.


Seth Rollins: I’ll give Edge the send-off he truly deserves.

A sinister threat by Seth Rollins who walks off bringing the interview to a close as Renee looks at him with disgust whilst the show cuts to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we cut to the commentary team who discuss what we saw before the commercial break.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and as we just heard from the man himself, Seth has bad intentions for Edge at Wrestlemania.

Elias: We already knew how twisted Seth was but that interview confirmed it. What’s wrong with him?


*NO REST FOR THE WICKED*

Cheers from the crowd as TAYNARA CONTI and XIA LI make their way out to the ring for the final match on this week’s Raw. Both women slap hands with the fans, with Conti looking especially fired up ahead of a massive opportunity at this Sunday’s Wrestlemania night 2.

Michael Cole: Well right now we are going to see Conti and Xia Li team up to take on Sasha and a mystery opponent.

Elias: Conti has a big weekend ahead of her as part of her first-ever Wrestlemania where she enters the Money in the Bank ladder match on Sunday.

Michael Cole: But that’s not all. Xia Li will be competing this Saturday as part of the Miss Elizabeth battle royal.

Elias: Both women could be walking out of Wrestlemania with future women’s title shots.


*SKY’S THE LIMIT (REMIX)*

A mixed reaction from the live crowd (but mostly boos) as SASHA BANKS walks out with her shutter shades on. She looks at Taynara Conti with disgust before speaking and addressing the booing live crowd.

Sasha Banks: OK time to cut my music.

The people in the back do what she says as Sasha pulls her shutter shades up onto the top of her head.


Sasha Banks: Taynara. You need to get this idea you can beat me out of your head.

Boos from the crowd as Conti shakes her head clearly disagreeing with Sasha.


Sasha Banks: The Boss is about to become the second woman to ever win the Money in the Bank briefcase twice and I won’t need a man to help me do it!

Shots fired at Carmella on Smackdown.


Sasha Banks: Conti, you aren’t ruthless enough. You just don’t have what it takes to get the job done.

Sasha chuckles to herself.


Sasha Banks: But you’ll learn on Sunday.

Conti shouts something in Portuguese which Banks just responds with a head shake.


Sasha Banks: However my partner is someone who I’ve partnered with in the past. A good friend of mine.

A few people in the crowd start up a “BAYLEY” chant as Sasha looks at them with disgust.


Sasha Banks: Are you people stupid?

Cheap heat as Sasha shakes her head.


Sasha Banks: Of course, it’s not her. No this person is a bad girl to the core and someone who has gotten a new outlook on things. A better one.

Sasha points towards the entrance.


Sasha Banks: My tag team partner is NAOMI!


*AMAZING (REMIX)*

A mixed reaction from the live crowd as NAOMI makes her way out and she is still over with a lot of the crowd even after her recent heel turn. She fist bumps Sasha Banks before the duo walk to the ring ready for a fight.

Michael Cole: Well Sasha Banks has made a great pick for her tag team partner tonight in Naomi.

Elias: And these two have experience as a team too. Sasha Banks and Naomi teamed up with Tamina when Sasha first appeared on Raw as part of Team BAD!

The two women climb into the ring coming face to face with their opponents tonight. After a few words with each other, Naomi steps in to start for her team whilst Xia Li starts for her team. The referee calls for the bell to get this underway.


Match 8: Sasha Banks and Naomi vs Taynara Conti and Xia Li

Match summary: The match ends up being a bit short as the show is starting to overrun (as this is on page 41 of the word document I am writing on for this show) so it ends up being a sprint of a 6-minute match with lots of tags. Naomi and Banks work well as a team even with the years of not working together whilst Xia Li and Conti are a lot smoother as a duo. In the end, though Sasha Banks and Naomi manage to get Conti out of the ring, with BANKS USING A CHAIN OUT OF VIEW OF THE REFEREE! Back in the ring, Naomi hits Xia Li with the FINAL CUT DDT! She then grabs hold of Xia Li locking her in SLAY-O-MISSION (Headscissors crucifix chokehold)! Xia Li tries to escape the hold but in the end, she has to tap out!

Winners via submission: Sasha Banks and Naomi (6:20)

Naomi after the bell rings keeps the hold locked in for an extra few seconds before finally releasing the hold! Boos ring out from the fans as outside the ring Banks and Conti are still fighting each other, with the issues between these two far from over!

Michael Cole: Banks and Naomi gain some important momentum ahead of Wrestlemania night two!

Elias: But it seems Conti and Banks still are not done with each other even after the bell!

The fight carries on up the entrance ramp and Naomi looks to join in as she takes down Conti from behind! Loud boos from the crowd as this turns into a 2-on-1 assault but then… THEY GET ATTACKED BY JESSAMYN DUKE AND MARINA SHAFIR! The boos get louder from the live crowd as the duo looks to take advantage of the fact the pair have been wrestling for a while. Conti though is back on her feet and even looks like fighting the duo off…

UNTIL SHAYNA BASZLER CLOBBERS HER FROM BEHIND! More boos from the crowd as the Queen of Spades makes her presence felt and starts to CHOKE TAYNARA CONTI OUT! The Real Horsewomen all lock in submissions on the 3 women who will face Shayna from Raw in the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match before a bunch of officials come to break it up and pull them all off Banks, Conti and Naomi! Shayna though has a massive smirk on her face.


Michael Cole: The Real Horsewomen making their presence felt ahead of this Sunday!

Elias: Shayna Baszler was already one of the favorites to win but she looks even more dangerous heading into the match after tonight!

Michael Cole: Well security are going to try to get The Real Horsewomen out of here in case they try to pull anything ahead of our main event.

The security team leads The Real Horsewomen backstage as a few medics check on Banks, Conti, and Naomi who all look furious before we cut to a hallway backstage…


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As BECKY LYNCH is shown walking to the ring!

Elias: After the commercial break, we are going to hear from Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey ahead of their main event clash Saturday night at Wrestlemania. You don’t want to miss it!


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see ADAM PEARCE standing in the ring with a microphone in hand and a table in front of him. There is no contract on it however, just a chair on either side.

Adam Pearce: Tonight’s Raw has been action-packed as you would expect right before Wrestlemania.

Cheap pop from the live crowd.


Adam Pearce: And I certainly did not expect earlier this year to be in charge of Monday Night Raw let alone in the lead-up to the first-ever two-night Wrestlemania!

He smiles faintly before carrying on.


Adam Pearce: However you people did not come to see me. You came here from the two women taking part in the main event of night one of Wrestlemania!

Loud cheers from the crowd as a Becky chant starts up.


Adam Pearce: So first of all let’s bring out the challenger at Wrestlemania and the first-ever two-time Women’s Rumble winner: BECKY LYNCH!


*CELTIC INVASION*

The roof blows off the arena as the crowd pop insanely loud for THE MAN BECKY LYNCH! She has a cocky but serious smirk on her face as she heads straight for the ring. She takes a seat in the ring and puts her feet up on the table, relaxing as she waits for the Women’s Universal champion.

Adam Pearce: Thank you Becky. And now it’s time for our Universal Women’s Champion, the first-ever Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey!


*BAD REPUTATION*

And in complete opposite to Becky Lynch, there is a nuclear heat for RONDA ROUSEY as she marches down the entrance ramp. Like Becky, she is wearing a leather jacket but noticeably she has something in her hands that Becky wants. The Women’s Universal title which she proudly lifts into the air before taking a seat across from Becky as the two women stare each other down.

Adam Pearce: Now the idea is for both of you to have the final chance to get anything you want to stay off your chest before Wrestlemania. Anything you want to say to each other.

Adam steps back as Ronda grabs a microphone first bringing a smirk to Becky’s face.


Ronda Rousey: I’m going to say something first since you never stop talking.

Becky just chuckles and doesn’t seem phased by the insults.


Ronda Rousey: Wrestlemania is my chance to set the record straight and prove that not only was last year a fluke but I wasn’t pinned!

Boos from the crowd as Becky shakes her head mouthing off-mic “I beat you Ronnie”.


Ronda Rousey: No, you didn’t. I got a shoulder off the mat before three but the referee missed it. But maybe that was on purpose.

She turns to Adam Pearce who shrugs saying “don’t look at me”


Ronda Rousey: Nah I will because you’re their representative. You people couldn’t handle a star from somewhere else coming in and being better than every woman in this place. Hell, I could beat every man in this place too!

Boos from the crowd as Becky picks up the microphone.


Becky Lynch: Last year says different.

Ronda ignores the quip for now keeping her focus on Adam.


Ronda Rousey: So not only was that bitch Charlotte inserted where she didn’t belong.

A mixed reaction with a lot of cheers though some boos due to Ronda saying it. Becky nods agreeing with her.


Ronda Rousey: But you made sure the referee knew to make sure I didn’t walk out with my title.

Adam Pearce: That’s ridiculous Ronda!

Ronda gets right up close to Adam who takes a step back noticeably worried as Becky gets to her feet laughing.


Becky Lynch: Wow I really did break you when I beat you last year.

Ronda turns to glare at Becky.


Becky Lynch: I knew your ego would take a hit but to see you become a conspiracy theorist? Wow even I didn’t think you were that much of a weirdo Ronnie!

I mean she is a Sandy Hook conspiracist.


Becky Lynch: Maybe you can’t handle the fact that The Man has your number!

Ronda stops looking at Adam and looks directly at Becky as the crowd goes wild. Adam gets between them trying to stop a fight.


Ronda Rousey: You didn’t beat me. I got…

Becky Lynch: YOU LOST! The Man came around and beat your ass like I said I would!

Ronda is getting even angrier but Becky carries on.


Becky Lynch: And you know I beat you otherwise you wouldn’t be hiding behind your bitches!

A few ohhhhhs from the crowd as they go wild!


Becky Lynch: See before Wrestlemania last year you felt invincible and that no one would be able to stop you. But then the Man came around and became the champ champ!

A becky2belts chant starts up which prompts a response from Ronda.


Ronda Rousey: Yeah and do you know who you have to thank for the end of that? My best friend Shayna!

Nuclear heat for that quip but Becky quickly snaps back.


Becky Lynch: Because you couldn’t do the job yourself!

And the boos soon turn to loud cheers as Ronda stands there fuming.


Becky Lynch: So you called up your friends to make sure I walked out of Summerslam without my titles.

Now Becky looks angry and the smirk fades as The Man gets serious.


Becky Lynch: You meanwhile? Stayed in hiding with your husband, claiming you were trying to make a family but I know the real reason. Your ego couldn’t handle not being the champ!

Becky points to the belt and puts her hand on it as Ronda steps forward.


Ronda Rousey: Put a hand on my belt again and I’ll break it.

Becky Lynch: Try it bitch!

There is an intense glare but for now, Ronda doesn’t follow through with her threat as Adam steps in between again trying to keep this from descending into an all-out fight.


Becky Lynch: That’s what I thought because you are still afraid of my Ronnie!

Becky walks around the ring as Ronda clenches her fists in anger.


Becky Lynch: You took me out at Survivor Series whilst I was fighting Shayna!

Ronda Rousey: And I’ll do it again at Wrestlemania!

Becky Lynch: Then why did you spend the last couple of months trying to get me taken out!

Ronda goes silent as the crowd goes wild and Becky smiles knowing she has gotten Ronda there.


Becky Lynch: You know that I can and will beat you! That title is mine unless you have your little goons with you at Wrestlemania.

Ronda snaps.


Ronda Rousey: I don’t need anyone! And I’ll prove it!

Her face goes red due to his anger.


Ronda Rousey: I promise you there won’t be anyone at ringside. It will just be me and you!

A big statement ahead of Wrestlemania as she leans over Adam Pearce.


Ronda Rousey: And I’ll break your fucking arm!

A rare swear as Ronda’s anger is shown as she slams the microphone down glaring at Becky Lynch who smirks and Adam Pearce keeps the two women apart as the crowd goes wild.


Michael Cole: These two women are ready to collide! Who will walk out of Wrestlemania as Women’s Universal Champion? Becky Lynch or Ronda Rousey! You do not miss it!

The show fades to black as we see the two women ready to go to war ahead of Wrestlemania 36!


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 Buddy Murphy

Grudge match:

Randy Orton vs Kevin Owens

Grudge match:
Samoa Joe vs Sheamus


Pre-show:

Miss Elizabeth Battle Royal (Winner gets a future Women’s WWE, Universal, NXT or NXT UK title match):
Confirmed entrants:
Beth Phoenix, Carmella, Jessamyn Duke, Mandy Rose, Marina Shafir, Mia Yim, Natalya, Sarah Logan, Sonya Deville, Tamina, Xia Li


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 Melina

No holds barred match:

Edge vs Seth Rollins

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:
Big Show, Danny Burch, David Arquette, Drake Maverick, EC3, Eric Young, Erick Rowan, Heath Slater, John Morrison, Kalisto, Lio Rush, Mike Kanellis, MVP, Oney Lorcan, R-Truth, Rusev, Shinsuke Nakamura, The Brian Kendrick, Trent Seven, Zack Ryder

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 The Authors of Pain vs The Street Profits vs Lucha House Party vs The War Raiders vs Epico and Primo vs Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ???

EWR Rating:
73%
 
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News update:

Big main event signed for the go-home Smackdown Live:

Roman Reigns and Randy Orton vs Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens has been signed for the main event of Smackdown! Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens have formed a sort of alliance due to their common enemies in Roman Reigns and Randy Orton! What will happen when these four men step into the ring on the final Smackdown before Wrestlemania!

NXT Takeover Tampa Bay results:

Pre-show: Mixed tag match: Carmella, Liv Morgan, Mercedes Martinez and R-Truth vs Aliyah, Vanessa Bourne, Raquel Gonzalez and Robert Stone (Raquel destroys R-Truth in the climax and that lets Robert Stone pin him for the win)

North American title match: Keith Lee (c) vs Johnny Gargano (Candice LeRae turns heel here to cost Keith Lee his title. This match is happening due to Ciampa being in rehab (thanks EWR)/Gargano can’t really lose his first PPV after his heel turn)

Damien Priest vs Killian Dian

Cruiserweight title match: Tyler Bate (c) vs Jordan Devlin

NXT Women's title triple threat match: Rhea Ripley (c) vs Charlotte Flair vs Bianca Bel Air (Lacey accidently costs Charlotte before Rhea Ripley pins Bel Air)

Number one contender's ladder match for the NXT Women's title: Io Shirai vs Chelsea Green vs Tegan Nox vs Dakota Kia vs Candice LeRae vs Deonna Purrazzo

NXT title match: Adam Cole (c) vs Matt Riddle


Matches confirmed for next week:

Main event:
Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens vs Roman Reigns and Randy Orton


Singles match:
Asuka vs Alexa Bliss

Singles match:
Daniel Bryan vs John Morrison


Singles match:
Liv Morgan vs Melina


Singles match:
Trent Seven vs Erick Rowan


Mod note: Current plan is to finish Smackdown over the next week. After this there will be one more news update before posting the recap for night 1 and the predictions contest. Not written Night 1 just yet so will be most likely done at the end of May/early June.
 

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Friday Night Smackdown
April 3rd 2020
Tampa, Florida
Amalie Arena




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After the usual opening video package to welcome us to Smackdown Live, we pan around the Amalie Arena in Florida as the crowd goes wild excited for the final show before we get to Wrestlemania night 1!

Byron Saxton: It’s Friday Night. You know what that means. Welcome to Smackdown Live, the final stop on the road to Wrestlemania!

Corey Graves: And we have an action-packed night instore for tonight’s show! In the main event, as announced earlier in the week we will see Roman Reigns teaming with Randy Orton to take on Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens!

Byron Saxton: We see a preview of the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match as Melina takes on Liv Morgan.

Corey Graves: John Morrison is taking on Daniel Bryan ahead of Bryan’s Wrestlemania match with The Miz!

Byron Saxton: We will see Trent Seven and Erick Rowan collide ahead of the Andre the Giant Battle Royal!

Corey Graves: We will hear from the Queens of WWE, Kofi Kingston and Finn Balor ahead of Wrestlemania!

Byron Saxton: But we are starting the show off with a big match.

Corey Graves: Asuka is taking on Alexa Bliss in one-on-one action right now!


*FREE THE FLAME*
A decent pop from the live crowd as EMBER MOON makes her way out instead of either of the two competitors in the opening match. She slaps hands with a few of the fans in the front row before heading towards the commentary desk, joining Corey Graves and Byron Saxton.

Byron Saxton: Hello Ember, thank you for joining us on commentary.

Ember Moon: My pleasure Byron and it’s good to see you again Corey.

Corey Graves: What brings you out here for this match?

Ember Moon: I wanted to see Alexa fight Asuka firsthand. Not only is she my best friend but I know how big an opportunity Wrestlemania is so I’m doing even more scouting than usual.


*SPITEFUL*
A decent pop from the live crowd as ALEXA BLISS makes her way out. The five-time Women’s champion has a smile on her face as she walks to the ring before fist-bumping Ember on commentary. She climbs into the ring ready to fight Asuka.

Byron Saxton: Well another interesting part of Wrestlemania is the fact Alexa Bliss could walk out of Mania as Mrs. Money in the Bank!

Ember Moon: She has done it before and I have every faith in her doing it one more time.

Corey Graves: What are your thoughts about potentially facing her in the future, hell depending on when your matches are Sunday she might even be able to cash in during your match with Asuka?

Ember Moon: Bliss has promised to give me warn when she cashes in. She has changed as a person and is trying to be better.


*THE FUTURE (V2)*
A mixed reaction from the live crowd as ASUKA walks out with a smug smirk on her face as she lifts her WWE Women’s title into the air. She is dressed in her normal full entrance attire and does the full dance down the entrance ramp, trying to intimidate Alexa in the ring.

Byron Saxton: The Empress has stood tall at the top of the Women’s division ever since she beat Becky Lynch for the WWE Women’s title at Summerslam. How do you plan to dethrone her?

Ember Moon: I’ve thought of Asuka several times and each time I’ve come closer to beating her. At Wrestlemania I finally do it. I’ve never been more driven or more determined to get the job done.

Corey Graves: But if you’ve never done it before, how can you be so sure?

Ember Moon: If I didn’t believe I could beat her, there would be no point even showing up at Wrestlemania.

Back in the ring, Asuka steps inside as she smirks and looks directly at Alexa Bliss. Bliss looks a little wary as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!


Match 1: Asuka vs Alexa Bliss
Match summary: Early on Asuka is very cocky and spends more time taunting Ember than focusing on Alexa in the ring. Ember shakes her head and says Asuka over the last year has become arrogant rather than confident. And being cocky starts to backfire on Asuka as Alexa makes a little fight back. She tries to use her speed and cunning to keep the Empress at bay. However each comeback gets cut off by Asuka who takes control and starts working over Bliss.

She makes sure to wrench back on the arms of Bliss and twists them into uncomfortable positions, making sure to point to Ember on commentary before giving her a few hard kicks as well. Ember noticeably during the match gets worried about her friend, the smaller Bliss and the beating she is getting from Asuka. There is a lot more viciousness to Asuka during this match and poor Bliss is getting a bit of a beating during this match as we get towards the 7-minute mark.

Bliss though makes a comeback once again after Asuka once again becomes too focused on Ember Moon on commentary. Bliss hits Asuka with a series of moves and keeps Asuka down, not stopping for a moment as she knows how dangerous Asuka is and even plants her with the SNAP DDT! Bliss makes the cover 1 2 ASUKA KICKS OUT! The commentary team points out how many women that move has finished off in the past. Ember noticeably as well sounds a tiny bit shaken but says we’ve always known how tough it is to finish Asuka off.

Bliss punches the mat and looks a little flustered by the fact Asuka kicked out. She looks over to the corner and climbs to the top rope as she steadies herself on it. She waits a minute before flying off looking for TWISTED BLISS… ASUKA MOVES JUST IN TIME! Bliss lands with a hard thud and Asuka looks furious as she starts KICKING THE SHIT OUT OF BLISS! She rocks her with a series of kicks before finishing off with a SPIN KICK TO THE HEAD! Asuka then bends down and locks in the ASUKA LOCK LOOKING DIRECTLY AT EMBER MOON ON COMMENTARY… AND BLISS PASSES OUT!


Winner via submission: Asuka (10:19)

A mixed reaction upon the finish and it is mostly cheers due to a more smarky crowd but the Bliss fans in the crowd loudly boo. She holds on for a few seconds before letting go of Bliss as she grabs her title from the referee clutching it tightly as she looks at Ember Moon.

Byron Saxton: Asuka picks up the win and carries on her momentum ahead of Wrestlemania!

Ember Moon: I’ll give her credit. She is one hell of a champion and one hell of a mountain to climb to make it to the top of the Women’s division.

Corey Graves: I also think she might want to do more damage to Bliss.

Corey is right as Asuka shouts at Ember on commentary she is about to give her an example as she grabs Bliss and looks to relock in the ASUKA LOCK… BUT EMBER MOON CHUCKS DOWN THE HEADSET AND SPRINTS TO THE RING! She slides inside but Asuka quickly rolls out of the ring heading to the back. Ember checks on Bliss and makes sure she is OK. Bliss nods as Ember then looks to a stagehand at ringside asking for a microphone.


Ember Moon: Asuka! You say you wanted to make an example? Nah I think you’re scared!

Pop from the live crowd as Asuka shakes her head denying it.


Ember Moon: You and these fans know that this Sunday, I AM READY FOR ASUKA!

Ember keeps it short and sweet dropping the microphone as she stands tall in the ring with Alexa Bliss by her side. Asuka meanwhile stands at the top of the entrance ramp shaking her head 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.

Byron Saxton: Welcome back to Smackdown Live and as we just saw, Ember Moon is fired up ahead of Sunday night.

Corey Graves: But will history repeat itself?

Byron Saxton: That remains to be seen but right now we are going to hear what our WWE Women’s tag team champions The Queens of WWE said after Charlotte’s NXT Women’s title match at Takeover Tampa.

Corey Graves: And Charlotte Flair is not happy.


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We cut to a video with a graphic saying “Filmed at takeover” as we see CHARLOTTE FLAIR walking backstage as she is stopped by Alicia Taylor. LACEY EVANS is following behind her looking a bit nervous.

Alicia Taylor: Charlotte a tough night where you came up short…

CHARLOTTE SNATCHES THE MICROPHONE FROM ALICIA!


Charlotte Flair: Leave now!

Alicia Taylor wisely chooses to leave the angry Queen alone as she turns to Lacey walking into the shot who tries to say sorry.


Charlotte Flair: Not right now!

Lacey nods and gulps as Charlotte turns back to the camera.


Charlotte Flair: What happened tonight, doesn’t happen if I was one on one against Rhea Ripley!

She shakes her head and kicks the wall in anger before facing the camera.


Charlotte Flair: Bel-Air got in the way but she wasn’t the only person to cost me.

She turns to Lacey Evans who puts her hands up looking to say sorry once again.


Charlotte Flair: What have I taught you? Have you not paid attention to my teachings?

Lacey Evans: I’m sorry Charlotte. I didn’t expect her to duck and for me to strike you in the jaw with the knuckles.

Charlotte shakes her head.


Charlotte Flair: You need to get some more practice when it comes to the Flair’s way. Thanks to your mistake I’m walking out of here empty-handed!

Lacey shakes her head and lifts up her tag team title.


Lacey Evans: We still got these Charlotte.

Charlotte Flair: We already had them. I wanted more.

Charlotte shakes her head before turning back to the camera.


Charlotte Flair: Bayley, Kairi. You might think my loss tonight helps you two but it’s the worst thing that could have happened for you two.

Lacey nods in the background.


Charlotte Flair: I have a lot of anger to get off my chest and I’ll use you two as an example at Wrestlemania.

She turns back to Lacey clearly still annoyed.


Charlotte Flair: C’mon Lacey. You’ve got a lot of work to do.

Charlotte leads the way as Lacey shakes her head and follows the Queen elsewhere as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.


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Byron Saxton: Well as you can see Charlotte isn’t happy after Lacey cost her the match by mistake.

Corey Graves: The Queen wants even more gold and Lacey made a mistake stopping her from getting it.

Byron Saxton: We shall have to see if Charlotte collides with Rhea Ripley again in the future, maybe in the upcoming Queen of the Ring tournament.

Corey Graves: I think Charlotte will need to focus on this Saturday versus as she takes on The Hugging Pirates.


*S.O.S*
A loud pop as KOFI KINGSTON makes his way out! Noticeably he comes out to his singles theme as The New Day carries on their own separate paths in the lead-up to Wrestlemania. Kofi makes sure to say hello to a few fans in the front row and take pictures with some of the kids.

Byron Saxton: Well Kofi will be watching backstage on Saturday night but on Sunday night he goes head-to-head with the undefeated in singles action Karrion Kross!

Corey Graves: Karrion Kross has been in a rivalry with The New Day ever since the Royal Rumble and I worry for Kofi.

Byron Saxton: I don’t. Kofi has already shown the world what he can do at Wrestlemania, making history last year and turning the show into Kofimania!

Corey Graves: But Kross will be looking to turn the show into a nightmare for Kofi.

Kofi grabs a microphone from someone at ringside before sliding into the ring with a bit of a smile on his face but the former WWE Champion looks serious as he faces the camera.


Kofi Kingston: In two nights time, I get to fight Kross after all he has done to The New Day.

Kofi walks around the ring shaking his head and is clearly very frustrated.


Kofi Kingston: He has tried to hurt us, breaking us because he wants to break our positivity. Show it’s a lie. Nah I know the real reason you attacked us.

Kofi shows a rarely shown anger as he points at the camera.


Kofi Kingston: You couldn’t handle defeat!

Cheers from the crowd as the commentary team reminds us Kofi and Big E eliminated Kross from the Rumble.


Kofi Kingston: You had been on one hell of a roll since coming to Smackdown and we halted your run! We put a roadblock in your path and that made you angry!

Kofi points at his back.


Kofi Kingston: So you attacked me from behind and forced me to sit at home whilst I watched what you did to my friends. You did the same to Xavier and you… you cost Big E his Intercontinental title!

Boos from the crowd for Kross causing Big E to lose his title.


Kofi Kingston: But that’s your whole mo. You think that targeting us one by one will break us, make us weaker?

Kofi shakes his head.


Kofi Kingston: Our friendship makes us stronger! And at Wrestlemania I may be in that ring alone but I’ll have my boys in here and they will be fighting with me!

Loud cheers from the crowd as Kofi drops the microphone finishing the promo… AS THE LIGHTS GO OUT! Kofi and the fans look a little confused with a few smarky fans chanting for the Fiend. However it’s not him and instead we see SCARLETT BORDEAUX ON THE TITANTRON! She has a smirk on her face and noticeably slightly out of view, you can see the top of the cast around her broken leg (thanks EWR).


Scarlett Bordeaux: Kofi Kingston.

We see Kofi standing in the ring looking unimpressed at being interrupted.


Scarlett Bordeaux: You speak his name like you have a chance to beat him? He will be the end of you.

She pulls out a tarot card that has THE FOOL written on it!


Scarlett Bordeaux: You all play the fool and when you play the role, you soon become the part.

In the ring behind Kofi we see KARRION KROSS APPEAR! Kofi isn’t aware as Scarlett carries on.


Scarlett Bordeaux: And soon your time will be up!

And on that note she disappears from the titantron as the lights fully turn back on with a smirking Kross standing behind Kofi… BUT FROM UNDER THE RING SLIDES OUT BIG E! The crowd goes wild as he slides into the ring and just as Kross goes for Kofi, BIG E LAYS OUT KROSS! Cheers from the crowd as Kofi turns around and smirks, HE KNEW THIS WAS COMING AND PREPARED FOR IT! Big E and Kross have a brawl in the middle of the ring with Big E sending Kross out of the ring…

AND KROSS STARTS TO RETREAT UP THE RAMP TO BOOS FROM THE CROWD! Kross now he no longer has the advantage heads up the ramp shaking his head and promises to make the duo pay for their actions just now as Big E and Kofi dare him to come back to fight them. Kross leaves though as the crowd chant New Day rocks. Big E and Kofi meanwhile turn to each other as the two friends share a hug in the centre of the ring.


Byron Saxton: The New Day outsmart Karrion Kross!

Corey Graves: They may have done that tonight but Kofi won’t be able to pull off that trick on Sunday night!

Byron Saxton: Maybe not but he has shown the power of the New Day’s friendship tonight and sent a powerful message to Karrion Kross.

Corey Graves: But after the commercial break, we will see Trent Seven go one on one with Erick Rowan in an Andre the Giant battle royal preview. Don’t go anywhere!


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When we return from the commercial break, instead of cutting straight to the ring we go backstage as BIG E and KOFI KINGSTON are walking through a hallway backstage. Kofi puts his hand on Big E’s shoulder stopping him.

Kofi Kingston: Thanks for that E. But I must ask, what were you going to do if Kross didn’t show up?

Big E stops for a moment to think about it and shrugs.


Big E: Hang out with Hornswoggle probably.

Kofi Kingston: Wait was he down there?

Big E: Yeah he says hi.

Kofi chuckles and shakes his head as he shares a hug with Big E. E though becomes serious as he looks at Kofi.


Big E: Kofi, the offer still stands. I can be at ringside on Sunday night…

Kofi shakes his head cutting off Big E.


Kofi Kingston: I appreciate it man but I need to do this on my own.

Big E doesn’t look like he agrees.


Kofi Kingston: E, this weekend you need to focus on yourself.

Big E looks confused but Kofi remains serious.


Kofi Kingston: I mean it man, you deserve your Wrestlemania moment. You deserve to have your own big moment at Wrestlemania and I want you to get it. So I need you to focus on winning Money in the Bank!

Big E: I can do both man, I can have your back…

Kofi Kingston: E do something for yourself for once bro. You have done so much for me and Woods. On Saturday, go out there and do it for yourself. Promise me.

Kofi sticks out his fist and Big E shakes his head, hugging Kofi instead.


Big E: I promise, I will win Money in the Bank.

Kofi smiles as they break the hug.


Kofi Kingston: Now let’s go check on Woods and make sure he is OK.

Big E nods and the duo walks off elsewhere backstage as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.


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Corey Graves: Finally Big E is going to do what I’ve been telling him to do for months. He is capable of being a World champion if he stopped focusing on other people and making sure they are OK.

Byron Saxton: I mean without the New Day, he wouldn’t be a five-time tag team champion.

Corey Graves: But he might already be World Champion. Hell Kross might have left him alone otherwise and he could still be Intercontinental champion!

Byron Saxton: Maybe but Big E isn’t the kind of person to leave his friends to fight alone.


*WRATH*
Boos from the crowd as one-half of the Eco-warriors make their way out. ERICK ROWAN cuts a towering and angry presence as he walks to the ring, ignoring the booing fans before climbing over the ropes.

Byron Saxton: Well right now we are about to see one of the favourites for the Andre the Giant battle royal Erick Rowan in action.

Corey Graves: And for good reason, look at the size of him.

Byron Saxton: It will be curious to see which title he goes after if Daniel Bryan walks out of Wrestlemania still Intercontinental Champion.

Corey Graves: Per Wade Barrett’s request, Daniel Bryan and Pete Dunne are banned from ringside after the brawl between Seven and Rowan when their allies fought at Roadblock in a classic.


*MUSTACHE MOUNTAIN*

A decent pop from the live crowd for the fairly new British superstar. TRENT SEVEN has a smile on his face and his signature towel around his neck as he walks to the ring. As he gets to the bottom of the ramp, he even gives a kid in the front row his towel (maybe wash it before using it due to the sweat)!

Byron Saxton: Trent Seven is a former NXT tag team champion with his fellow British Strong Style member Tyler Bate. A win at Wrestlemania could put him in line for his first-ever singles gold.

Corey Graves: British Strong Style could soon all be draped in gold with Pete Dunne in the Money in the Bank ladder match and Tyler Bate the current NXT Cruiserweight champion.

Trent climbs into the ring and stands across from Rowan. Rowan glares at him whilst Trent is all smiles as the referee calls for the bell to get this underway!


Match 2: Trent Seven vs Erick Rowan
Match summary: Both men go right at each other upon the bell ringing and let out a lot of their anger they had from the other month during Roadblock. They even end up brawling outside the ring and nearly get counted out but they end up back inside. Rowan looks to be in control but Trent uses ring IQ and experience to catch him by surprise. In the end, Rowan heads to the corner and exposes the turnbuckle out of view of the referee before sending Trent into it, in the corner! Trent is staggered and Rowan picks up planting him with the FULL NELSON-SLAM! Rowan makes the cover and steals the victory!

Winner via pinfall: Erick Rowan (6:35)

Boos from the crowd as Erick Rowan gets back to his feet but he doesn’t care, cutting an imposing presence as he celebrates his win tonight over Trent Seven.

Byron Saxton: Erick Rowan picks up the win but not without controversy!

Corey Graves: Rowan has learned from Daniel Bryan. Do whatever it takes to win and that’s why he is my favorite to win the Andre the Giant battle royal this Sunday!

Rowan gets to the top of the entrance ramp and carries on the celebration whilst Trent gets back to his feet holding his head and looks annoyed as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we see THE IICONICS standing backstage and the duo have something they have to say.

Peyton Royce: Last week, I got robbed.

Billie Kay: A true travesty!

Peyton Royce: An injustice!

Billie Kay: A scandal!

Peyton Royce: I shouldn’t have had to qualify for Money in the Bank. I would make the match automatically Iconic!

Billie Kay: And I didn’t even get a chance to qualify.

Both women shake their heads.


Peyton Royce: So we went to higher-ups because Wade Barrett wouldn’t listen to our complaints.

Billie Kay: All he would say is get out of my office, stop following me and how did you get my number?

Peyton Royce: He has no respect for out talent.

Billie nods agreeing with Peyton.


Billie Kay: He knows we could replace him and make this show oh so iconic!

Peyton Royce: It’s pure jealousy.

Billie Kay: Exactly. Who would call us annoying?

I’ll leave that one alone for the moment.


Peyton Royce: We spoke to Triple H and we didn’t leave him alone until we got some kind of justice!

Billie Kay: We wanted to be added to the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match!

Peyton Royce: And we weren’t going to take no for an answer!

Billie Kay: Until he said if we didn’t leave him alone, he would fire us.

Peyton rolls her eyes.


Peyton Royce: Firing us? Who would fire us?

Agreed. Who would fire these two?


Billie Kay: But we made the wise choice of speaking the Stephanie McMahon and she saw our vision.

Peyton Royce: She saw how iconic we truly are.

Billie Kay: After shouting at us for twenty minutes.

Peyton Royce: I’ve never seen someone so angry.

Both look a little shaken because there is nothing quite like a Stephanie tongue lashing. Not like that!


Billie Kay: But she told us she would give us a key job at Wrestlemania!

Peyton Royce: We will be the hosts of Wrestlemania!

A big announcement as the biggest show of the year gets a truly iconic duo as hosts.


Billie Kay: However that’s not all!

Peyton Royce: No it isn’t Billie. We are also entering the Miss Elizabeth battle royal!

Two more women throw their names into the hat for the match.


Billie Kay: We have a bond no one else has.

Peyton Royce: And once we throw everyone else out of the ring leaving just us two.

Billie Kay: We’ll leave the ring at the same time and both get title shots so we hold the WWE and Universal Women’s titles!

Peyton Royce: Which will be truly…

Billie Kay: ICONIC!

The promo comes to an end with both women smiling smugly as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.


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Byron Saxton: Well, that is a big announcement for Wrestlemania. Not only are The Iiconics in the Miss Elizabeth battle royal but they are the hosts of Wrestlemania!

Corey Graves: Truly Iconic!


*OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE WORLD*
A mixed reaction but still mostly boos as some are getting behind BUDDY MURPHY due to his impressive in-ring performances over the last year. He walks to the ring with a purpose ignoring the fans at ringside.

Byron Saxton: It seems right now though we are going to hear from Buddy Murphy ahead of tomorrow night’s Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match!

Corey Graves: This man is the dark horse in my opinion. Look how close he came to winning the Intercontinental title at Super Showdown Down Under!

Byron Saxton: And we know people come from all over the World to watch Wrestlemania!

Corey Graves: He’ll have a few Aussies in the crowd cheering him on for sure.

Buddy Murphy asks for a microphone from one of the stagehands at ringside before heading inside and taking a moment to lean on the ropes.


Buddy Murphy: Tomorrow is my chance to breakthrough. To finally become a champion again.

Murphy sighs and looks a tiny bit annoyed.


Buddy Murphy: At last year’s show I lost my Cruiserweight title.

He shakes his head remembering his loss to Nese before smirking.


Buddy Murphy: But I could take some pleasure in the fact I’ve risen to new heights outside the Cruiserweight division whilst Nese couldn’t keep the title for anywhere close to the amount of time I held it.

A cocky smirk is now on Buddy’s face but it soon fades.


Buddy Murphy: I don’t want to be driven by something so petty. I want to be the best. I want to make sure my ability is no secret. I want to climb the ladder and make it to the top, pulling down the briefcase.

He points to the Wrestlemania sign as he speaks.


Buddy Murphy: And to do it on the greatest stage of them all, I would be secret no…


*ONE AND ONLY*
Loud cheers from the crowd as RICOCHET makes his way out with a smile on his face but he has a microphone in his hand which is never a good sign. Buddy looks unimpressed as Ricochet points at him and looks to speak.

Ricochet: Homeboy, you may want to fly high but there is no one who can fly higher than me.

Buddy rolls his eyes but Ricochet carries on walking down to the ring.


Ricochet: Put me in a ring with a ladder and I’ll do things no human being can do.

Ricochet steps over the ropes and comes face to face with Buddy.


Ricochet: And I’ll prove at Wrestlemania, superheroes are real.

Cheers from the crowd but not many for the cringey catchphrase as Murphy shakes his head.


Buddy Murphy: Ricochet, I’ll give you credit. You truly can do things no one else.

Ricochet nods appreciating the compliment.


Buddy Murphy: That’s why it’s going to be so fun watching you crash and burn when you fly too close to the sun!

Boos from the crowd though quite a few cheers as Ricochet looks to respond however…


*CAN YOU FEEL MY HEART*
Another loud pop from the crowd as PETE DUNNE walks out with a microphone in hand and his typical scowl on his face as he makes his way out. Buddy though speaks first.

Buddy Murphy: Oh look, it is the fan’s new golden boy. Their new hot prospect what are…

Pete Dunne: Buddy, shut up!

Cheers from the crowd as Dunne gets straight to the point before stepping into the ring and coming face to face with Buddy.


Pete Dunne: You talk about coming this close to breaking through, nearly making it. You’re looking at a man who has actually broken through. Who actually gets the job done!

That brings an angry look to the face of Buddy Murphy but Dunne carries on.


Pete Dunne: And Ricochet…

Ricochet turns to look at Pete.


Pete Dunne: I know you very well. I even fought you a few times and teamed with you a few times. Got some respect for you.

Ricochet smiles but Dunne remains stoic and focused.


Pete Dunne: But that won’t stop me from breaking your fingers if you get in my way!

Ricochet is no longer smiling as the crowd mostly cheer for the badass Dunne but he gets a few boos.


Ricochet: You can break my fingers but I can assure you that won’t stop me from flying up the ladder to the top and taking what’s mine!

A bit of fire is being shown by Ricochet here but Buddy Murphy remains unimpressed as he butts in.


Buddy Murphy: You two can talk to each other and try to forget about me but I will make sure you don’t forget when I win…


*FEEL THE POWER*
The loudest pop so far out of the 4 men from Smackdown in the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match as BIG E walks out with a microphone in his hand and a smirk on his face. Everyone in the ring turns their attention to Big E.

Big E: Sorry I’m late guys. I was checking on my boy Woods so forget about the traditional meet-up in the ring!

Ricochet smirks whilst Dunne and Murphy remain unimpressed.


Big E: But I can assure you, there is only one man climbing the ladder and pulling down the briefcase. One man who will take the briefcase and one man who will get his moment just like his best friend Kofi last year!

Big E steps through the ropes and gets into the ring as Murphy especially glares at him!


Big E: I’ve been told I’m a future world champion several times and this time I intend to…

Buddy Murphy: Enough! I’ve had enough of people interrupting me whilst I am out here!

Boos from the crowd as Big E turns his attention to Murphy as Pete Dunne and Ricochet watch on.


Buddy Murphy: None of you are climbing the ladder to the top and winning. I will not be overlooked anymore. I…

Big E: Sorry one question Buddy.

The Aussie looks furious at being cut off but indulges Big E.


Buddy Murphy: What?

Big E: WHO WHO WHO WHO WHO are you?

Big E even gets the crowd to join in with the signature New Day taunt but it pisses Murphy off WHO RESPONDS BY CLOCKING BIG E WITH THE MICROPHONE! Big E stumbles over and Murphy follows it up by hitting a V-TRIGGER TO THE HEAD OF BIG E sending him out of the ring. As this is going on Ricochet slides out of the ring but PETE DUNNE CHARGES AT MURPHY HITTING HIM WITH A FOREARM SMASH! Murphy and Dunne start to brawl in the centre of the ring trading strikes with each other, evenly matched.

Dunne though looks to be taking control as he gets Buddy Murphy in position for a
FINGER BREAK… BUT BIG E IS BACK ON HIS FEET AND KNOCKS BOTH OF THEM OVER WITH A CLOTHESLINE! Big E grabs hold of Murphy and lifts him up into the air SLAMMING HIM DOWN WITH THE BOOTY DROP! He turns to Pete Dunne who responds with a punch but BIG E doesn’t flinch as he fires back on Dunne and lifts him up… RICOCHET CLOBBERS HIM WITH A LADDER!

Dunne falls down on the mat with a hard thud whilst Big E falls through the ropes and to the outside! Ricochet though places the ladder down in the ring before looking at Dunne AND LEAPING TO HALFWAY UP THE LADDER BEFORE FLIPPING BACK WITH A MOONSAULT! A preview of what Ricochet can do with a ladder at Wrestlemania! Dunne rolls out of the ring and Ricochet makes his way back to the ladder as he climbs to the top and stands there smirking as he looks at his three rivals laid out around the ringside area.


Byron Saxton: Ricochet sending a message. There might not be anyone in WWE better with a ladder!

Corey Graves: Ricochet is superhuman and could fly to new heights this Saturday night. Or will one of the seven other men take the briefcase home?

We see Ricochet once again at the top of the ladder smirking as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we cut to a room backstage as THE WAR RAIDERS are standing facing the camera.

Rowe: Last week, Roman stuck his nose in.

Hanson: We didn’t want or need his help.

Rowe: You paid us to do a job and you should have left us to do the job.

Hanson: So consider our business arrangement over. Stay out of our way and we will stay out of yours.

Oh wow. War Raiders sending a clear message to the tribal chief.


Rowe: But now it is time to prepare for war.

Hanson: And none of the other teams in the match know war like us.

Rowe: The chaos, the carnage, the bodies flying around the ring.

Hanson: Send your best men to face us.

Rowe: But don’t send anyone you want coming back.

Hanson: The raid begins again on Sunday.

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Byron Saxton: The War Raiders not only making their intentions clear for the first-ever tag team warfare match at Wrestlemania but they also sent a clear message to Roman Reigns.

Corey Graves: I wonder how Roman will react to that later on tonight before he takes part in the show’s main event.


*CATCH YOUR BREATH*
Loud cheers from the live crowd as the anticipation builds before FINN BALOR walks out. The Irish superstar and the prince of WWE walks out in his leather jacket but in comparison to the majority of his main roster run, there is no smile on his face and he looks angry as he walks to the ring.

Byron Saxton: Last week we saw Finn Balor bring out the Demon King and left Bray Wyatt lying in the ring, with blood pouring out his nose.

Corey Graves: Bray wanted the full power of Finn Balor. He asked for the Demon King and he got it.

Byron Saxton: Could it be a case of being careful what you wish for?

Corey Graves: Maybe but Finn Balor will also know what the full power the Fiend is having missed months of action after coming face to face with it firsthand!

Finn Balor is now stood in the ring and there is no theatrics from him as he has a microphone in his hand and points to the entrance ramp.


Finn Balor: Bray Wyatt! You wanted the full power of the demon king. Well you go it!

Loud cheers from the crowd and a few even start up a “Demon King” chant as Finn remains focused.


Finn Balor: And that was a just a taste of what I’m going to do to you at Wrestlemania! You are in for the beating of your life and that so-called Fi…


*GOOD FRIENDSHIP SONG*
The mood soon changes as the music for the Firefly Funhouse appears leaving Balor furious in the ring. We soon see BRAY WYATT appear on the screen but there is no puppets this time and no cheering children. He walks forward with a smile on his face and a plaster on his face where Balor cut him last week.

Bray Wyatt: Hello Finn. I welcome you to a special edition of the funhouse.

There is something eerie about what Bray is saying whilst he is smiling as he speaks.


Bray Wyatt: As you can see, the kids and my friends are not here tonight.

Suddenly Bray gets dark and cold as he glares at the camera.


Bray Wyatt: Kids shouldn’t see what’s about to happen!

The lightening on the firefly funhouse goes red and we see Bray’s face turn into an evil smile. Finn in the ring though releases what’s about to happen and HEADS STRAIGHT TO THE TIMEKEEPER’S AREA GRABBING A STEEL CHAIR AS THE LIGHTS GO OUT! The crowd wonders what is going on as Finn in the ring dares Bray to come out… AND WHEN HE DOES THE FIEND IS STOOD BEHIND FINN! Finn turns around and SWINGS THE STEEL CHAIR… BUT THE MONSTER CATCHES IT AND RIPS IT OUT OF HIS HANDS!

Finn falls back for a second as The Fiend tosses the chair out of the ring and slowly makes his way towards the Prince. Finn gets up and tries to hit a series of strikes to The Fiend who no-sells it AND WIPES OUT FINN WITH A WICKED LARIAT! Finn falls to the mat in pain as The Fiend mounts him and reigns down a series of hard blows, almost like Finn did to Bray last week. He yanks Balor up off the mat and gets ready to go for Sister Abigail… BUT FINN FIGHTS BACK WITH A PELE KICK SLIGHTLY STUNNING THE MONSTER!

The Fiend for the first time we’ve seen is staggered as he wobbles on his feet. Finn sensing an opportunity to fight back runs off the ropes hitting him with a DROPKICK BUT HE JUTS BOUNCES OFF THE FIEND! Finn looks stunned as the monster grabs him and slams him down with a MASSIVE URANAGE! Finn falls to the floor as THE FIEND STARTS TO CHOKE THE LIFE OUT OF HIM WITH MANDIBLE CLAW! Finn tries to punch the monster off him but it is no use as he fades away and passes out from the hold! The Fiend drops him to the mat as Finn lays there out cold next to the monster.


Byron Saxton: Did you see that? The Fiend Bray Wyatt shook off the offense of Finn Balor like it was nothing!

Corey Graves: I did say that the full power of Finn might not be enough.

Byron Saxton: But what about the full power of the Demon King?

Corey Graves: We will see this Sunday at Wrestlemania but up next we will see John Morrison taking on Daniel Bryan. Don’t go anywhere!


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When we return from the commercial break before cutting to the ring, we see TITUS O’NEIL AND NO WAY JOSE standing backstage both wearing nice fancy suits. Titus has a big smile on his face as he speaks.

Titus O’Neil: Later tonight, after Smackdown I will have the greatest honour of my career. Winning the warrior award and entering the WWE hall of fame.

No Way Jose pats him on the back and smiles.


No Way Jose: And you deserve it, man! You have earned it!

Titus nods and you can see a tear in his eyes as he is clearly proud of himself, for earning this award.


Titus O’Neil: But I want something else. One more shot at tag team gold.

No Way Jose nods smiling and hyping Titus up.


Titus O’Neil: It’s been a long time since I’ve held those tag team titles but me and Jose will look to make a special weekend for me, even more special when we enter tag-team warfare and win!

Jose looks off-screen and claps to some people off-camera as THE CONGA LINE dances into the shot.


No Way Jose: C’mon Titus, let's celebrate!

Jose leads the way and Titus can’t help but smile as he joins onto the conga line whilst we cut back to the ring.


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*I CAME TO PLAY*

Cheers from the crowd as THE MIZ makes his way out to the ring and heads to the commentary desk shaking hands with Corey Graves and Byron Saxton. He looks a little annoyed before sitting down next to the pair and puts on a headset.

Byron Saxton: Thanks for joining us Miz.

The Miz: My pleasure Byron, hopefully John gives Bryan the same beating I plan to give him tomorrow night.

Corey Graves: May I ask why you are not joining John at ringside?

The Miz: He requested I leave him to it. I did tell him Erick Rowan will play a factor but John didn’t listen.

Byron Saxton: Are you two OK?

The Miz takes a moment and sighs.


The Miz: I hope so.


*AIN’T NO MAKE BELIEVE*
A decent reaction from the live crowd but some fans are booing JOHN MORRISON due to this. However, John has a cocky smile on his face and does his signature slow-motion entrance on the way to the ring.

Byron Saxton: Win or lose tonight, John Morrison could earn himself a future Intercontinental title shot if he wins on Sunday. How do you feel about facing John Morrison after Wrestlemania if you win?

The Miz: Facing my best friend for the title I made prestigious sounds great.

Corey Graves: We were very close to getting that in the final of the Intercontinental tournament until Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin attacked John Morrison.

The Miz: Yep but we proved last week that if anyone wants to step up to either of us, we will be ready because I want to bring prestige back to the Intercontinental title and I know if John somehow beat me for it, he would too!


*FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIES*
Loud boos from the crowd as DANIEL BRYAN makes his way out and as always he is joined by his fellow Eco-Warrior ERICK ROWAN! Rowan looks a bit sore having wrestled earlier in the night but Bryan doesn’t care as he walks to the ring and complains to the fans listening at ringside that he shouldn’t be wrestling before his defense tomorrow. The fans of course are unsympathetic.

Byron Saxton: Well as you can hear Daniel Bryan is complaining about having to wrestle tonight ahead of tomorrow night.

The Miz: I don’t book the show Byron. If Wade wanted me to wrestle tonight, I would.

Corey Graves: But you can’t deny it gives you an advantage going into tomorrow night?

The Miz: You’re right Corey, it does. But when you are the Intercontinental Champion, you need to be ready at all times to defend it. Bryan certainly made sure I defended it regularly once I ripped him a new one.

In the ring, Daniel Bryan carries on mouthing off to the crowd as Morrison rolls his eyes. The referee meanwhile calls for the bell to get this match underway!


Match 3: John Morrison vs Daniel Bryan w/Erick Rowan
Match summary: John Morrison starts the match off at a fast pace and catches Daniel Bryan off-guard with his unique offense. Bryan is clearly annoyed and Miz puts over Bryan being quite snobbish when it comes to other wrestling styles. Bryan though gets back into the match when Rowan makes his presence felt and distracts Morrison as he climbs to the top rope. Miz shakes his head as Corey wonders why he did go to ringside but Corey reminds him that Morrison told him to stay away from the ring and that he can do this on his own.

Bryan starts to grind down John Morrison and work over his left leg, taking away a lot of the high-risk offense Morrison offers. At one point Rowan heads towards the ring again and Miz leaves the commentary desk. Morrison makes it to the ropes and sees Miz coming towards the ring so tells him to stay back on commentary. Miz shakes his head annoyed at his friend’s stubborn attitude but does what he says and sits back down. Morrison meanwhile turns around into RUNNING KN… NO MORRISON AVOIDS IT AND HITS THE RUNNING CHUCK!

Morrison is left clutching his knee after that move and can’t capitalize on it. Miz re-joins commentary and says he was trying to stop Rowan from getting involved but if John wants to do it alone, he’ll have to respect his wishes. Morrison keeps Bryan down and even hits the C4 (Standing Spanish Fly)! It only gets a two count however so Morrison knows he has to go even more high-risk. He climbs to the top rope before Rowan grabs his leg to stop him… BUT MORRISON KICKS HIM AWAY! However it gives Bryan the time to pounce and hits A SUPERPLEX! Morrison lands with a hard thud as Bryan locks in a HEEL HOOK AND MORRISON INSTANTLY TAPS OUT!


Winner via submission: Daniel Bryan (8:35)

Bryan holds on for a few seconds before letting go of the hold and getting to his feet with an evil smirk on his face. John Morrison meanwhile lays on the mat clutching his left leg.

The Miz: I told him! I tried to tell him before he came out but he wouldn’t listen!

Miz throws the headset down in anger and gets to his feet.


Byron Saxton: Miz has a point.

Corey Graves: Agreed Byron but maybe Morrison had something to prove. He also made the smart choice in tapping out quickly. Saves himself for Sunday’s Andre the Giant battle royal.

Back in the ring as Miz shakes his head at ringside Erick Rowan steps into the ring and Bryan looks at Morrison… LOCKING IN A HEEL HOOK AGAIN ON MORRISON! Rowan backs away from the referee as Bryan attacks Morrison after the bell. Miz quickly heads to the timekeeper’s area and grabs a steel chair before sliding into the ring AND WIPES OUT ERICK ROWAN WITH IT! He heads to Daniel Bryan but the champion releases the hold and rolls out of the ring, heading up the entrance ramp smirking to himself as he holds up his hemp Intercontinental title!


Byron Saxton: Well Miz may be cross with John Morrison but he still made the save!

Corey Graves: Was that due to him always being down to punch Daniel Bryan in the head or out of genuine friendship?

We get one final staredown between Daniel Bryan and The Miz as in the background John Morrison sells his left leg whilst the show cuts to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we see DANIEL BRYAN storming through the back followed by ERICK ROWAN who is clearly in a lot of pain. Bryan turns around to Erick Rowan and looks angry.

Daniel Bryan: Why are you walking so slow? And why did you not stop The Miz?

Rowan glares at Bryan.


Erick Rowan: I was hit by a steel chair!

He towers over Bryan but the Intercontinental champion shows no fear.


Daniel Bryan: You are meant to be able to take shots like that from The Miz and keep him out of the way.

Rowan glares at Bryan before shaking his head and heading off towards the medic’s room. Bryan shakes his head and turns around as Kayla Braxton appears looking for an interview.


Kayla Braxton: Daniel, a big win over Miz’s best friend but why did you attack him after the bell?

Daniel Bryan: Why? Why? Because I can Kayla.

He lifts the Intercontinental title into the air and looks deadly serious.


Daniel Bryan: The Miz wants to bring prestige back to this title! I’VE ALREADY DONE THAT!

Bryan’s face starts to turn red as he shouts at poor Kayla.


Daniel Bryan: Unlike Miz, I actually wrestle! I don’t talk about how great the championship is. I don’t talk about how great I am.

That’s CAP Daniel.


Daniel Bryan: I prove it! I beat Pete Dunne in a thirty-minute match! I beat Big E to win this title!

He looks at his title and smiles seeing the hemp design.


Daniel Bryan: I’ve even made this title environmentally friendly!

The fans in the arena do not like that.


Daniel Bryan: Do you see Miz fighting the night before a title defense?

Bryan gets closer to Kayla who looks unsure how to respond.


Kayla Braxton: Uh no.

Daniel Bryan: Exactly! I’m a fighting champion and I’ve brought more honor to this title in two reigns than Miz has in eight!

Bryan puts the title back over his shoulder as he turns back to Kayla.


Daniel Bryan: And at Wrestlemania, there won’t be a miracle like last year. I’ll break each body part of Miz one by one as revenge for all the comments over the years. The mistreatment when I was his “rookie”!

You can sense the disgust as Bryan says that line.


Daniel Bryan: And it will be awesome!

Bryan says that last line in a mocking tone before walking off elsewhere backstage. Meanwhile, we cut to the medical room backstage…


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As we see FINN BALOR sat down on a chair being checked out. However, he does not look happy as we see Kevin Patrick come in for an interview.

Kevin Patrick: Finn Balor, tonight we saw the power of the Fiend. How…

Finn snatches the microphone from Kevin and glares at him.


Finn Balor: Kevin…

Finn pauses looking to compose himself for a moment.


Finn Balor: I’m not angry at you Kevin but right now, with my demons, I’m ready to lose it. So I’d suggest leaving.

Kevin nods understanding and noticeably a bit scared. The medics checking on Finn also leave the room and Finn turns to the camera.


Finn Balor: Bray, you showed me the Fiend tonight and he beat the man. He left me laying in the ring.

Balor as he speaks gets angrier and darker, staring dead ahead.


Finn Balor: The man may have fallen but the demon will rise!

The lights in the room turn to bright red as Finn tilts his head slightly.


Finn Balor: And you shall fall!

Finn Balor glares ahead at the camera as the screen flickers for a moment showing the demon king! We then cut back to the commentary team sat at ringside.


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Byron Saxton: Finn Balor is ready to go to war with Bray Wyatt or should I say The Fiend.

Corey Graves: Both men have shown the power to tap into darker forces to find extra strength to help them in the ring. I cannot wait to see them collide on Sunday night!

Byron Saxton: But right now, we have a special interview taking place with the two teams colliding tomorrow for the tag team titles. The Revival and Heavy Machinery.

Corey Graves: Both teams have been placed in separate hotel rooms due to the nature of this rivalry, with the losing team being forced to disband however we will be speaking to each team via satellite. Let’s introduce ourselves first of all to the challengers: Heavy Machinery!

OTIS DOZOVIC and TUCKER KNIGHT appear in nice white shirts/jeans as they smile for the camera acknowledging Corey Graves.


Tucker Knight: Thanks Corey.

Otis stays quiet nodding again as Corey carries on speaking.


Corey Graves: And the champions, the top guys in the tag team division since arriving on Smackdown Live: The Revival!

We see SCOTT DAWSON and DASH WILDER sat down in nice suits and white shirts, ready to conduct business. The pair have their WWE Tag team titles front and center as they look directly at the camera with a serious expression staying silent but nodding.


Corey Graves: Thank you for coming as well. Now I’m going to start with a question for the challengers.

We see a split-screen on the titantron as The Revival look unimpressed but stay quiet.


Corey Graves: This time last year you were just appearing on Raw and Smackdown for the first time as part of the NXT six. How does it feel to now be going to Wrestlemania to fight for the tag team titles?

Otis Dozovic: We should be feeling excited. We should be proud to tell our mamas what we’re going to do but all we want is to beat The Revival up! Yeah Tucky?

Tucker nods.


Tucker Knight: Wrestlemania is what we’ve dreamed of. Even as young kids we dreamed of fighting at the showcase of the immortals.

Tucker shakes his head as The Revival scoff.


Tucker Knight: Down in NXT, we wanted to be tag team champions so bad but we never quite managed it.

Dash Wilder: We did.

Otis looks like he is about to bite but Tucker stops him.


Tucker Knight: So coming to Smackdown was a fresh start and I remember us beating The Revival all-around a supermarket!

The champions glare at the camera but stay silent as Tucker Knight carries on.


Tucker Knight: We then had a rough few months and we lost to the War Raiders sending us off track.

Otis Dozovic: We knew we were good enough and my mama gave me the advice we needed to get back towards contention.

Tucker Knight: We ate stakes and lifted weights.

Otis shows off his muscles as the champions look disgusted by the antics of Otis. Tucker smiles before looking at his right leg.


Tucker Knight: But then they broke my leg!

The Revival smirk but Otis doesn’t take that well.


Otis Dozovic: I may not be a serious guy and I may like having fun with the fans…

Cheap pop from the live crowd.


Otis Dozovic: But I know I can go in that ring. Right Tucky?

Tucker nods.


Tucker Knight: Otis spent the time out killing it all by himself and I’ve spent every minute I could working out, to get back into the shape of my career so we could win the tag team titles together.

The crowd are behind the duo.


Otis Dozovic: And the damage you did it us, to made us strong yeah! We will beat your ass!

Loud cheers as the crowd are behind the big goofball.


Corey Graves: Speaking of damage, last week we saw you two try to take out Tucker’s leg once again. Some would argue it is further proof you are scared of Heavy Machinery and that they could take your titles.

The Revival now looks angry.


Scott Dawson: Corey, we agreed to this interview as we thought you were a real journalist but you then ask a question like that?

Dash Wilder: Look at these.

The champions lift their tag team titles into the air showing them off.


Scott Dawson: These belts mean we are the best team in the world and no one can stop us!

Dash Wilder: These mean we fear no team. We are putting this division back on the map!

Scott Dawson: I mean look who we won these titles from. A duo who are not even a team and who have spent more time fighting than being friends.

Dash Wilder: The division was on its knees and needed saving!

Scott Dawson: We have brought honor to it and we won’t allow you two to ruin all our hard work!

Dash shakes his head.


Dash Wilder: But that’s not why we tried to break your leg last week.

Scott Dawson: You made this personal!

Heavy Machinery looks confused.


Tucker Knight: It was already personal the first time you broke my leg.

Otis Dozovic: You tried to take Tucky’s career away so we’re taking away what you love the most!

Dash Wilder: No no. When we took out Tucker we were sending a message and yeah it may have been seen as personal but you can heal a broken leg!

Scott Dawson: If we get screwed or you perform the miracle of a lifetime we lose not only our titles, not only the chance to take this division to even greater heights. I LOSE THE INCOME FOR MY FAMILY!

Scott seems furious as he gets to his feet and gets closer to the camera.


Scott Dawson: Because I can assure you if we have to stop teaming that’s it for us!

Dash Wilder: We have no intention of going to the singles division. Tag team wrestling is what we care about and if we lose tomorrow night, we’ll walk away from this company!

A massive statement made by The Revival as Scott carries on his rant.


Scott Dawson: You messed with my family’s income. It doesn’t get more persona…

Tucker Knight: AND YOU DIDN’T MESS WITH MINE?

Both teams are ready to explode and fight each other.


Tucker Knight: I could have lost my career! Otis had to cope for months without his best friend.

Dash Wilder: Yeah well someone has to look after that dumbass.

Now Otis gets to his feet and is furious!


Otis Dozovic: My mama taught me that hate was wrong and to be the bigger person but there have never been two people I hate more than you too!

Loud cheers from the crowd behind the angry Otis.


Otis Dozovic: We don’t want to just beat you. We want to take everything you love from you. Those titles and your tag team!

Scott Dawson: No one is taking this away from us!

Scott points at Dash and himself fired up!


Scott Dawson: You made the biggest mistake of your career putting our tag team on the line tomorrow night because we will do whatever it takes to remain together.

Dash Wilder: There is no line we won’t cross.

Scott Dawson: And I promise this won’t be the last time you hear us say…

Dash Wilder: Top guys out!

The Revival walk off bringing their interview to an end as Heavy Machinery stand there for a minute before Tucker turns to Otis.


Tucker Knight: Otis, if this is the end…

Otis shakes his head.


Otis Dozovic: Tucky don’t… we won’t…

Tucker Knight: But if we do, you’ve been the best friend a guy can ask for.

Tucker hugs Otis who gives him a hug back whilst we cut to the commentary team.


Byron Saxton: Tension are running high and one of these two teams will be forced to disband tomorrow night.

Corey Graves: I can’t imagine The Revival no longer being a team. They live and breathe tag team wrestling.

Byron Saxton: But Heavy Machinery are best friends and will be out for vengeance. It can go either way!

Corey Graves: We will have to see but when we return from the commercial break we get a preview of Sunday’s Women’s Money in the Bank as Melina takes on Liv Morgan. Don’t go anywhere!


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When we return from the commercial break, we see XAVIER WOODS leaving a medical room as he is stopped by Kayla Braxton.

Kayla Braxton: Xavier, can I confirm if you will be taking part in the Andre the Giant battle royal this Sunday night?

Woods smiles at Kayla.


Xavier Woods: I am Kayla and whilst I’m disappointed to have lost to Buddy Murphy last week, I promise that Wrestlemania will be The New Day’s night!

We hear laughing coming from down the corridor and we soon see why as BARON CORBIN walks onto the scene.


Baron Corbin: Wrestlemania isn’t about losers. It’s about the winners.

Corbin flashes a smug smirk whilst Woods shakes his head.


Baron Corbin: And all you do Woods is lose. Let’s face it, you’re not anywhere near as successful as Kofi and Big E. You’re living in their shadow.

Woods looks down and is pretty upset as Corbin towers over him.


Baron Corbin: All that will happen is I will toss you out, David Arquette out and I will win the Andre the Giant battle royal for a second time.

Corbin smirks to himself as he walks off whilst Xavier is stood there looking upset and angry whilst we cut back to the commentary team.


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Byron Saxton: Does Baron Corbin always have to be the worst?

Corey Graves: He thrives off the hatred these fans and the other wrestlers give him. Corbin has to be one of the favourites to win the Andre the Giant battle royal as a former winner himself!

Byron Saxton: But can Xavier Woods match some of the success Kofi Kingston and Big E have had over the last year?

Corey Graves: Woods is very talented but like Big E, his focus on his friends is holding him back I’m telling you!


*BUBBLEGUM BITCH*
Cheers from the crowd as LIV MORGAN walks out with a smile on her face. She is also joined by her tag team partner CARMELLA as she hypes her friend up. There is noticeably no R-Truth with them this week as they head to the ring.

Byron Saxton: Liv Morgan these last few months has broken out and come close to becoming a Women’s champion on several occasions.

Corey Graves: We have seen the Money in the Bank briefcase make careers and propel people to the top.


*PAPARAZZI*
Another positive reaction from the live crowd as MELINA makes her way out and the red carpet is rolled out for her! She walks to the ring showing off to the fans and even walks over to a couple to sign an autograph. Liv nods in the ring as Carmella seems to be giving her pal some advice.

Byron Saxton: Melina is a veteran of the business but have we ever seen her in a ladder match?

Corey Graves: The divas never got the same chances the women of today get and Melina will be itching to prove she can hang with the women of today.

Melina steps into the ring across from Liv Morgan after finishing off her signature entrance. The two women smile before shaking hands to cheers from the crowd. The duo breaks the handshake and head to separate corners of the ring as the referee calls for the bell to get this underway!


Match 4: Melina vs Liv Morgan w/Carmella
Match summary: Both women are very respectful to each other during this match, breaking any hold upon the one count and giving each other clean breaks. Liv Morgan catches Melina by surprise at some points during this encounter. However, Melina’s veteran experience pays dividends as she counters an attempt to hit obLIVion INTO A ROLL-UP PICKING UP THE WIN!

Winner via pinfall: Melina (5:20)

Liv kicks out right after the 3 count but it is too late as the veteran outsmarts the younger superstar to pick up a win. Liv shakes her head whilst smiling, she knows she got outsmarted but she ain’t made about it.

Byron Saxton: Melina’s veteran experience proves to be the difference in this match.

Corey Graves: And that could be the edge she needs to win the Money in the Bank ladder match.

In the ring we see Liv Morgan come face to face with Melina as she promises the veteran she won’t be able to pull off the same trick on Sunday. Melina shrugs and says she wasn’t planning to. Melina sticks out a hand for Liv WHO ACCEPTS IT! Cheers from the crowd for the good sportswomanship as Carmella smiles. However, as she focuses on the ring SARAH LOGAN RUNS DOWN THE RAMP AND SLAMS A CHAIR INTO HER BACK!

Loud boos from the crowd as Sarah Logan smirks and gives Carmella another whack in the back. Liv Morgan and Melina break their handshake ready to fight her BUT RUBY RIOTT SNEAKS INTO THE RING CLOCKING THEM BOTH FROM BEHIND A LADDER! Loud boos from the crowd as Ruby Riott finishes up by dumping the ladder on there as she stands tall over both women with a smirk whilst Logan glares at Carmella on the floor promising we won’t see a repeat of last year.


Byron Saxton: The Riott Squad once again with a cheap shot!

Corey Graves: You may call it a cheap shot but they are making a riot! Ruby is making sure she walks out with her guaranteed title shot this Sunday!

Byron Saxton: She ain’t the only one desperate, you could hear Sarah Logan on the outside talking to Carmella and she seemed furious!

Corey Graves: Last year, Logan thought she had the match won but Carmella outsmarted her. Logan refuses to let that happen one more time.

The crowd boos The Riott Squad in the ring as we cut to the backstage area…


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As ROMAN REIGNS and RANDY ORTON are walking through the back getting loud boos from the live crowd. Both look focused but are stopped in their tracks by Kevin Patrick looking for an interview.

Kevin Patrick: Lads can I get a few words before tonight’s main event?

Roman and Randy look at each other before glaring at Kevin Patrick.


Roman Reigns: Make it quick. You’re on the chief’s time.

Kevin gulps as Orton looks ready to strike.


Kevin Patrick: Um I just wanted to find out how Orton feels about not being successful in taking out Drew before Wrestlemania?

Orton glares at Kevin before grabbing him by the shirt and lifts him into the air pinning him against the wall.


Randy Orton: Do you think you’re funny?

Roman smirks enjoying this as Orton gets right in Kevin’s face.


Randy Orton: There is still two more nights and I promise if I have any say over it, Drew will not make it to Wrestlemania!

He drops Kevin Patrick who falls to the floor as Orton storms off towards the ring as Roman Reigns walks over to Kevin Patrick, towering over him.


Roman Reigns: Learn to acknowledge us or else!

Roman walks off as Kevin Patrick remains on the floor scared of the duo.


Byron Saxton: Up next, in our main event Randy Orton and Roman Reigns team up to take on Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens. You do not want to miss it!


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*FIGHT*
We come back from the final commercial break of the evening as KEVIN OWENS walks out with an angry look on his face. He heads straight for the ring and paces around it ready for a fight.

Byron Saxton: Welcome back to Smackdown Live and the main event is about to begin!

Corey Graves: Look at Kevin Owens! He is pacing around the ring for a fight tonight.


*BROKEN DREAMS*
A very loud pop from the crowd as DREW MCINTYRE marches out to the ring. He looks less angry compared to Kevin Owens as he joins his ally over these last few months in the ring. They share a few words with each other and seem to be discussing a plan.

Byron Saxton: Drew McIntyre is someone who never shies away from a fight.

Corey Graves: To be allied with someone like Kevin Owens, you need to be willing to fight at all times cause we know Kevin Owens can turn on you at any time.

Byron Saxton: Will you stop?

Corey Graves: Hey I remember my history!


*VOICES*

Boos from the crowd though there are a few cheers as the Viper RANDY ORTON slowly walks out. In the ring Kevin Owens dares him to come to the ring but the Viper is happy to wait at the top of the entrance ramp for him.

Byron Saxton: Randy Orton isn’t planning on heading to the ring just yet.


Corey Graves: He is smart. No sense walking into a two-on-one fight especially with two men as dangerous as Kevin Owens and Drew McIntyre.

*THE EMPIRE*

And the loudest boos of the night as ROMAN REIGNS marches out with the WWE title over his shoulder! He grabs it from his shoulder and lifts it into the air showing it off to the crowd before nodding as Randy Orton.

Byron Saxton: The Tribal Chief is here!

Corey Graves: And whilst he can’t be happy the job hasn’t been done to take Drew McIntyre out, I have no doubt on Roman walking out of Wrestlemania still WWE Champion.


Byron Saxton: I think Drew McIntyre has his number, Corey.

Corey Graves: You try saying that to… Well, it looks like Drew and Kevin aren’t waiting for Roman and Randy to get to the ring!

Corey is right because Kevin Owens and Drew McIntyre have slid out of the ring and meet their opponents on the entrance ramp as they start brawling with each other! Loud cheers from the crowd as Kevin Owens goes after Orton whilst Drew goes after Roman sending him into the barricade and pounding on him. Kevin Owens meanwhile grabs Orton and sends him into the set at the top of the entrance ramp, bouncing off the LED wall!

Orton bounces off the wall as Owens grabs him by the head and
SLAMS HIM INTO THE WALL SEVERAL TIMES! Back at ringside Drew sends Roman flying into the STEEL STEPS DISLODGING THEM! Drew isn’t done as he looks to slam Roman down on them BUT ROMAN PUNCHES HIM SEVERAL TIMES BREAKING FREE! Drew stumbles back as Roman charges in for a SPEAR… BUT DREW DODGES SENDING ROMAN CRASHING INTO THE BARRICADE!

Drew isn’t done and hits Roman with SEVERAL EUROPEAN UPPERCUTS! He gives Roman a beating before sending him back towards the ring post with a hard thud as he gets loud cheers. Back at the top of the entrance ramp, Orton is getting pummeled as Owens hits him with a STUNNER! Loud cheers from the crowd but Owens doesn’t stop there and lays into him with several punches. Back at ringside, Drew grabs Roman and rolls him back into the ring getting the main event officially underway!


Main event: Roman Reigns and Randy Orton vs Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens

Match summary: Even inside the ring, the fast-paced nature of the brawl between these two men doesn’t stop. Roman and Drew are warned several times by the referee pushing the count to the maximum when fighting each other. Outside the ring meanwhile, Owens looks to POP-UP POWERBOMB RANDY ORTON BUT THE VIPER COUNTERS INTO A RKO! Orton takes a moment to catch his breath and thinks about doing more damage but instead looks to the ring, sees Drew and heads to ring!

Back inside the ropes, Drew sends Roman into the corner of the ring just as Orton makes it to the corner and MAKES A BLIND TAG INTO THE MATCH! Drew doesn’t see it so focuses on Roman Reigns. Orton though sneak attacks Drew McIntyre, as the heels start to take control of the match! Orton is extra vicious, wanting to take out Drew McIntyre and get the spot in the main event of Wrestlemania per Roman Reigns deal but Drew survives the onslaught until KEVIN OWENS MAKES HIS WAY DOWN THE ENTRANCE RAMP!

He doesn’t even go into the ring but instead grabs Roman dragging him off the ring apron and they start brawling outside the ring! In the ring, Orton goes for an RKO BUT DREW SENDS HIM INTO THE ROPES! Drew then clotheslines him over them to the outside before running off the ropes and HITS A SOMERSAULT PLANCHA WIPING EVERYONE OUT! Loud cheers from the crowd as Drew gets back to his feet and starts brawling with Roman now whilst Kevin grabs Randy. The referee in the ring is counting and gets all the way to 10 THROWING THIS MATCH OUT!


Winner: Double countout (4:03)

Boos from the crowd but not too loud as the fighting certainty isn’t stopping between these two groups! Roman and Drew end up nearby the commentary desk as Drew slams Roman headfirst onto it! Meanwhile elsewhere Randy stops Owens for a moment by SCOOP SLAMMING HIM ONTO THE STEEL STEPS! Drew has started to take apart the commentary desk and even CLOCKS ROMAN WITH THE MONITOR DROPPING HIM! He looks to grab hold of him BUT ORTON LOW BLOWS HIM FROM BEHIND!

Massive heat from the crowd as Drew McIntyre is forced to drop Roman and falls down as Orton looks down at him with sinister intentions! He clobbers Drew with a series of punches to the head before backing him up and SIZES DREW UP FOR THE PUNT KICK! However, as he charges in OWENS FLIES THE TOP ROPE WIPING HIM OUT WITH A FLYING SENTON! Loud cheers for the high-risk offense as Owens gets to his feet clutching his ribs!

Owens rests on the barricade still heated as Roman Reigns gets back to his feet ready for a fight BUT DREW IS BACK ON HIS FEET AS WELL AND SENDS HIM INTO THE BARRICADE WITH AN IRISH WHIP! The brawl carries on between them as Owens looks to hit Orton with several punches to the head before looking at the commentary desk with an idea! He grabs Orton up and HITS HIM WITH A POP-UP POWERBOMB THROUGH THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!

Massive pop from the live crowd as Owens rests on the ring floor next to the commentary desk whilst ROMAN HAS TAKEN CONTROL OF HIS BRAWL WITH DREW MCINTYRE AND SENDS HIM INTO THE BARRICADE! Roman lines Drew McIntyre up and CHARGES IN CONNECTING WITH A SPEAR THROUGH THE BARRICADE! A holy shit chant starts up from the crowd as Roman and Drew McIntyre lie in the rumble of the barricade whilst Orton is still laid out next to Kevin Owens.


Byron Saxton: Chaos! Total chaos! And I’m getting word we are running out of time!

Corey Graves: This is what you are in for at Wrestlemania! You do not want to miss it!

The show comes to an end as we pan over the wreckage and focus on Drew McIntyre/Roman Reigns in the ringside barricade as the show fades 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 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 Buddy Murphy

Grudge match:

Randy Orton vs Kevin Owens

Grudge match:
Samoa Joe vs Sheamus

Pre-show:
Miss Elizabeth Battle Royal (Winner gets a future Women’s WWE, Universal, NXT or NXT UK title match):
Confirmed entrants:

Beth Phoenix, Billie Kay, Carmella, Jessamyn Duke, Mandy Rose, Marina Shafir, Mia Yim, Natalya, Peyton Royce, Sarah Logan, Sonya Deville, Tamina, Xia Li


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 Melina

No holds barred match:

Edge vs Seth Rollins

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:

Baron Corbin, Big Show, Danny Burch, David Arquette, Drake Maverick, EC3, Eric Young, Erick Rowan, Heath Slater, John Morrison, Kalisto, Lio Rush, Mike Kanellis, MVP, Oney Lorcan, R-Truth, Rusev, Shinsuke Nakamura, The Brian Kendrick, Trent Seven, Xavier Woods, Zack Ryder

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 The Authors of Pain vs The Street Profits vs Lucha House Party vs The War Raiders vs Epico and Primo vs Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin vs Titus O’Neil and No Way Jose vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ???

EWR Rating:

67%
 

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News update:

NXT and NXT UK tag team declare for tag team warfare

Well Smackdown has come to a close but we have heard since the show finished that the four teams from NXT and NXT UK have declared for Tag Team Warfare! Those four teams are: EVER-RISE, Grizzled Young Veterans, Imperium and South Wales SubCulture! The most curious of those is Imperium with Fabian Aichner having to miss a lot of time over the past year, stunting their rise in NXT. Will one of these four teams walk out of Night 2 at Wrestlemania with a future tag team title shot?

Several competitors declare for the Miss Elizabeth battle royal and The Andre the Giant battle royal

It wasn’t just the tag team warfare match that had new entrants declared. The following women were announced for the Miss Elizabeth Battle Royal tomorrow night:

RAW: Lana, Zelina Vega and a mystery entrant

SMACKDOWN: Alicia Fox, Dana Brooke, Isla Dawn and Nikki Cross

NXT: Dakota Kai, Indi Hartwell, Raquel Gonzalez, Shotzi Blackheart, Tegan Nox and Vanessa Bourne

NXT UK: Amale, Candyfloss, Jinny and Piper Nevin

A few big names from NXT including the former WWE Women’s tag team champions Team Kick but also noticeably there is a mystery entrant from the Raw brand. This was personally signed by Adam Pearce and it remains to be seen if they will make a big impact. That’s not all as the following names have declared for the Andre the Giant Battle Royal:

RAW: Ariya Davari, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel, Drew Gulak, Humberto Carrillo, Samir Singh, Sunil Singh and Tony Nese

SMACKDOWN: Aiden English, Apollo Crews and Jinder Mahal

NXT: Killian Dian, Kona Reeves, KUSHIDA and Tyler Bate

NXT UK: Alexander Wolfe, Mansoor and Ridge Holland

Some of the names include a former WWE Champion in Jinder Mahal and the current NXT Cruiserweight Champion Tyler Bate. Who will add their name to the historic list of former Andre the Giant Battle Royal winners?


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 Buddy Murphy

Grudge match:
Randy Orton vs Kevin Owens


Grudge match:
Samoa Joe vs Sheamus


Pre-show:
Miss Elizabeth Battle Royal (Winner gets a future Women’s WWE, Universal, NXT or NXT UK title match):
Confirmed entrants:
Alicia Fox, Amale, Beth Phoenix, Billie Kay, Candyfloss, Carmella, Dakota Kai, Dana Brooke, Indi Hartwell, Isla Dawn, Jinny, Jessamyn Duke, Lana, Mandy Rose, Marina Shafir, Mia Yim, Natalya, Nikki Cross, Peyton Royce, Piper Nevin, Raquel Gonzalez, Sarah Logan, Shotzi Blackheart, Sonya Deville, Tamina, Tegan Nox, Vanessa Bourne, Xia Li, Zelina Vega and one mystery entrant

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 Melina

No holds barred match:
Edge vs Seth Rollins


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:

Aiden English, Alexander Wolfe, Apollo Crews, Ariya Davari, Baron Corbin, Bo Dallas, Big Show, Curtis Axel, Danny Burch, David Arquette, Drake Maverick, Drew Gulak, EC3, Eric Young, Erick Rowan, Heath Slater, Humberto Carrillo, Jinder Mahal, John Morrison, Kalisto, Killian Dain, Kona Reeves, KUSHIDA, Lio Rush, Mansoor, Mike Kanellis, MVP, Oney Lorcan, Ridge Holland, R-Truth, Rusev, Samir Singh, Shinsuke Nakamura, Sunil Singh, The Brian Kendrick, Tony Nese, Trent Seven, Tyler Bate, Xavier Woods and Zack Ryder

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 The Authors of Pain vs The Street Profits vs Lucha House Party vs The War Raiders vs Epico and Primo vs Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin vs Titus O’Neil and No Way Jose vs Grizzled Young Veterans vs Ever-Rise vs Imperium vs South Wales Subculture

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Recap for night 1 of Wrestlemania

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

The match we should have got at Wrestlemania 35 in a lot of people’s minds. Two of the baddest women in all of the world colliding on the grandest stage for the Raw Women’s title. But it wasn’t destined to be a one-on-one match because Charlotte Flair would not be denied her spot. However in the end The Man came around and won not only the Raw Women’s title but she also won the Smackdown Women’s title christening herself Becky2belts!

Ronda Rousey after Wrestlemania chose to go home and lick her wounds whilst trying to start a family, leaving Becky to dominate not only the Raw Women’s Division beating Mickie James, Natalya and Beth Phoenix to hold onto the Raw Women’s title but also defending the Smackdown Women’s title against Asuka and Lacey Evans. Becky was so confident she even willingly walked into Summerslam putting both titles on the line respectfully against Bayley for the Raw title and Asuka for the Smackdown title.

However, at Summerslam, we saw The Real Horsewomen make their presence felt after Becky Lynch had defeated Bayley and retained her Raw Women’s title! They pounced after the match laying out Becky Lynch but the damage was done. Not only did Asuka beat her to become Smackdown Women’s Champion but it allowed Sasha Banks to pounce and become Raw Women’s Champion. Shortly after this, the branding for the belts would change to the Women’s Universal title and WWE Women’s title but Becky would be focused on revenge.

She would go after the Real Horsewomen over the next few months looking for revenge and calling out Ronda Rousey, accusing her of going into hiding. However, there would be no sign of Ronda and eventually Shayna Baszler vs Becky Lynch would be signed for Survivor Series in a submission match! Both women put on a good match but in the closing stages, a “fan” would slide into the ring in a motorbike helmet and cost Becky the match allowing Shayna to choke her out in the Kirifuda clutch!

And after the match, the obvious would be revealed as the fan was RONDA ROUSEY! Ronda wasn’t just done costing Becky Lynch the match though as she grabbed hold of Becky’s arm and BROKE IT! Becky would be off TV for the next couple of months thanks to Ronda’s attack whilst Ronda would set her sights on getting the Universal Women’s title back. However, she would find another rivalry in her way at the time: Banks and Bayley.

Banks and Bayley had been warring for the title ever since Banks turned on Bayley at Summerslam and revealed herself as the person who attacked her at Money in the Bank. They had just come off a draw in their last woman standing match at Survivor Series so Paige made a triple threat match for Starrcade! And whilst there was a lot of chaos at ringside, Ronda Rousey would prove to be too much pinning Sasha Banks after tossing Bayley out of the ring and picking the bones!

Ronda Rousey would carry onto the Royal Rumble where she would defend the title against Bayley who used her friendship with Kairi Sane (which we will get to later) to help fight off the Real Horsewomen but in the end, Ronda Rousey retained her Universal Women’s title. However also that same night, Becky Lynch made her return tossing Shayna Baszler out of the ring and ended up winning the Royal Rumble beating Charlotte at the end one more time!

Becky would also waste no time confirming what we all assumed: She was fighting Ronda Rousey at Wrestlemania! However, both women had a pit stop on the Road to Wrestlemania 36. Ronda would make it clear she wanted to make sure Becky Lynch couldn’t make it to the grandest stage of them all. She would set Shayna Baszler on Becky one more time whilst Ronda would put the Women’s Universal title on the line in the lead up to Fastlane against Taynara Conti and then would be tasked with beating Sonya Deville in a no ropes submission match.

Ronda Rousey would get tested by Sonya Deville but in the end, Ronda would prove to be the superior MMA fighter forcing her to tap out. Becky later in the night meanwhile would put down Shayna Baszler after two man downs in a very tough match setting up the main event for Wrestlemania between the two women. The animosity would not stop in the weeks leading up to Wrestlemania as Becky resumed her Twitter war of words with Ronda Rousey whilst Ronda would find someone else to try taking out Becky: Mia Yim.

Mia Yim would be paid off by Ronda Rousey to do her bidding but in the end, Becky overcame her as well and made sure she was going to make it to the show of shows. In the final confrontation before Wrestlemania, the two women sat face to face with Ronda blaming Becky for the fans turning on her and promising to end her to make the fans pay whilst Becky made it clear she knows Ronda Rousey is afraid of her as she is the only women Ronda has failed to beat. Ronda and Becky would end the final Raw before Wrestlemania face to face as something has to give Saturday night!


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

The good, the bad and the beast. Three men will walk into Wrestlemania to battle for the Universal title but how did it begin? Andrade upon joining Monday Night Raw in 2018 had been floating around not doing much minus battles with Rey Mysterio, making the final four of the 2019 Royal Rumble, and losing out in a fatal 4-way for the Intercontinental title. However, El Idolo would finally get his moment walking out of Money in the Bank with the briefcase even beating Aleister Black in that match as well.

Andrade and Zelina would after Money in the Bank start to consolidate their power adding Cesaro and Ilja Dragunov to their group, picking up wins over people like Dolph Ziggler, Rusev, Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins. Aleister Black though was starting to make a name for himself picking up wins over Shinsuke Nakamura and other top stars on route to earning himself a Universal’s title shot on an episode of Monday Night Raw against the man who had defeated Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania 35: Seth Rollins.

Aleister Black would put on a good showing in this encounter but in the closing stages before we would find out the victor: BROCK LESNAR would make his return attacking not just Seth Rollins but also Aleister Black, ending with Aleister Black having his arm broken the Beast. This would lead to a No DQ match at Summerslam where Seth Rollins would defeat Brock Lesnar one more time and retain his Universal title leaving Brock Lesnar without the gold.

Brock would take some time off but as he did, Aleister Black would return and demand a match with Brock Lesnar, looking for his pound of flesh after getting his arm broken by the Beast. However, Andrade Cien Almas and Zelina Vega would cross paths with Black and make it clear that he was the man Black should be focusing on, not Brock. Black responded to being interrupted and laid out not only Andrade but Cesaro as well with BLACK MASS! Zelina would be furious and this would set up a match between the duo at Backlash.

Throughout the match, we saw what brought both men to the top of NXT and they evenly matched throughout the encounter but in the closing stages: PAUL HEYMAN would make his presence felt, distracting Black by confirming Brock Lesnar had accepted his challenge for Armageddon! And the distraction would prove to be the difference as Andrade Cien Almas pounced to stun Aleister Black and pick up the shock win, carrying on his momentum.

Aleister Black however would be furious and even more out for revenge when taking on Brock Lesnar as we approached Armageddon in Mexico. Andrade Cien Almas meanwhile would start a short rivalry with AJ Styles in the lead up to the show after accidentally costing him in a match against Rey Mysterio with the number one contender ship to the Universal title on the line. Black meanwhile would make it very clear that Armageddon would be the night he would finally slay the Beast.

Armageddon would start very badly for Andrade as he tried to cheat to defeat AJ Styles but it backfired on him allowing AJ Styles to use the Money in the Bank briefcase to clock Andrade in the head and pick up the win. Later on in the night, Black would be this close to defeating Brock Lesnar but he wanted to do more damage so went for a third Black Mass but this gave Brock Lesnar an opening to counter with an F5 and that would be the difference-maker giving the Beast the win.

However that’s not all that would happen at Armageddon as in the main event of the show, Rey Mysterio would defeat Seth Rollins in Mexico to become Universal Champion… and Andrade turned his dream into a nightmare as Zelina promised. The Ungovernables made their presence known and were even joined by their latest member: Dominik Dijakovic. They laid out Seth Rollins, Rey Mysterio and even his son Dominic Mysterio before cashing in the Money in the Bank briefcase to make Andrade Cien Almas the Universal Champion.

In the lead-up to Survivor Series, the actions and consequences of Survivor Series would soon present as Andrade would have to put his title on the line in a fatal 4-way match against AJ Styles, Seth Rollins and Rey Mysterio with the Ungovenables being banned from ringside. Brock Lesnar meanwhile went into a rivalry and a dream match with Bobby Lashley. Aleister Black though would look to bounce back from his loss by confronting Zelina Vega after a few comments from her, challenging the rest of the Ungovernables to a traditional survivor series match.

Zelina would make her team with the current members Cesaro, Ilja Dragunov, Dominik Dijakovic plus adding Shinsuke Nakamura to the faction and recruiting the service of then United States Champion Samoa Joe. Black for his part would pick: Dolph Ziggler the North American Champion at the time, Chad Gable, Rusev and Humberto Carrillo. All men with their own issues with the Ungovernables (And Gable wanting the US title from Samoa Joe) as we head into Survivor Series.

At Survivor Series, The Ungovernables control most of the match but Team Black picked up the win as Aleister Black led his team by example eliminating three men! However, Dominik Dijakovic was eliminated via countout by Dolph Ziggler, giving Zelina something to dispute with Black in the aftermath. Brock Lesnar meanwhile picked up the win when fighting Bobby Lashley as Lio Rush threw in the towel to protect his main man. Lastly, Andrade Cien Almas retained his Universal title in the fatal 4-way match pinning AJ Styles in the chaos.

After Survivor Series, Aleister Black would state his claim to a Universal title shot but Zelina said he hadn’t beaten all of her clients setting up a match at Starrcade where is Aleister Black defeated the yet to be pinned or submitted Dominik Dijakovic, he would get a Universal title shot at the Royal Rumble. Black was able to pin Dijakovic and set himself for a shot at the holy grail at the Royal Rumble. Andrade meanwhile put his title on the line against Rey Mysterio, pinning the legend clean and bringing that feud to an end.

Brock meanwhile in the lead-up to the Royal Rumble, declared himself for the matchmaking it clear he wanted his Universal title back. Andrade also managed to beat Seth Rollins clean on Monday night Raw, strengthening his claim to being the top star on Monday night Raw. Black though was waiting in the wings and the lead-up to the Royal Rumble made sure to remind Andrade of their history in NXT, being the man to end his reign as NXT Champion.

The Royal Rumble came around and Black was in control of the match. With the ruling from Adam Pearce, no one from the Ungovernables was allowed at ringside. However, in the closing stages, Zelina showed her cunning and found a loophole in the ruling as Angel Garza made his main roster debut to cost Black the match, joining The Ungovernables after the PPV. Brock Lesnar meanwhile would enter the Rumble at 30 and get the most eliminations only losing out to Drew McIntyre.

Post-PPV Adam Pearce was not happy with Zelina Vega and Andrade so told him he would be defending his Universal title in the Elimination Chamber. Aleister Black was given an automatic spot in the match with Braun Strowman, Bobby Lashley, Sheamus and even Brock Lesnar winning a qualifying match to earn a spot inside the chamber with Andrade. However, even with Andrade locked inside the chamber, the Ungovenables still found a way to get involved, costing Brock Lesnar and Aleister Black the match meaning Andrade escaped with his title one more time.

And this proved to be too much for Brock Lesnar or Aleister Black to take as the next night on Monday Night Raw. Both men individually attacked members of the Ungovernables laying them out (with Dijakovic missing Wrestlemania due to Brock’s attack) and threatening to destroy Andrade there and then. Adam Pearce though had a solution for both men who had been screwed out of the title at Fastlane: A three-way dance at Wrestlemania! The difference between a three-way dance and a triple threat? In a three-way dance is an elimination match, meaning both of your opponents need to be eliminated for you to win.

A prospect that Black promises he will do himself tomorrow night. Black calls both Andrade and Brock the problems he has been trying to cure since he was drafted to Raw this year. Andrade however feels disrespected and promises to show everyone that the Ungovernables run Monday Night Raw. Brock Lesnar? Well, Paul Heyman spoke on his behalf but he promises Brock will destroy both men and walk out of Wrestlemania as the Universal Champion once again. Who will walk out of the dance as Universal champion and which two will be left licking their wounds?


Intercontinental title match:
Daniel Bryan (c) vs The Miz

Some people are just destined to be eternal rivals. To fight till the end of time. This could be said about the differences between Daniel Bryan and The Miz. However this time things are very different. For once the fans are behind the A-Lister The Miz whilst Daniel Bryan has found himself the enemy of the fans. But like last year, Daniel Bryan walks into Wrestlemania as a champion. However, these two men have collided in parts throughout the year.

Through Money in the Bank to Survivor Series, both men have been on the opposite sides of the war caused by Shane McMahon running Smackdown Live and abusing his power. Miz was fighting against Shane after he turned on him when the duo lost their tag team titles whilst Bryan used his friendship with Shane to get another WWE title shot against then-champion Kofi Kingston and then further used it to get a tag team titles shot at Halloween Havoc in a match that also included The Miz teaming with John Morrison.

Neither team walked out with the tag team titles and it ended up being The Revival who dethroned Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn to become tag team champions leaving Miz and Bryan to carry on their way over who should run the Blue Brand away from the tag team titles. Both men played a key part in the Team Shane vs Team HHH Survivor Series match with Team HHH picking up the win, with Kofi Kingston being the sole survivor. This power shift meant Daniel Bryan had to find new ways to go for gold.

He earned a shot at the Intercontinental title in the ladder match at Super Showdown after pinning Otis Dozovic but in the end, it would prove to be Big E’s night as he pulled down the title. Bryan though wouldn’t be happy with this and spent the next month chasing Big E until finally on the Smackdown after the Royal Rumble, Daniel Bryan defeated Big E to become Intercontinental champion (with a lot of assistance from Karrion Kross).

The Miz meanwhile would try to once again become tag team champions with his best friend John Morrison. The duo would find some success beating the War Raiders in a falls count anywhere match. This led to them facing The Revival at the Royal Rumble but a mix-up between John Morrison and The Miz cost them the match. Afterwards, there was a lot of tension between the tag team partners and friends with a lot of people thinking John Morrison was out of line whilst others found Miz to be the one out of Order.

But an opportunity would present itself for both Miz and Morrison with the Intercontinental title number one contender’s tournament. Both men would be placed on the opposite sides of the bracket and it would look like we were getting a final between them however Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin would injure John Morrison backstage before his semi-final costing him the match. The Miz would in the end up win the whole tournament defeating Buddy Murphy in the final setting up his title match at Wrestlemania.

Daniel Bryan meanwhile overcame Big E and Mike Kanellis in the lead-up to Roadblock before beating Pete Dunne in a 30-minute classic at Roadblock. Daniel Bryan upon seeing The Miz walk out as the number one contender for his title remains dismissive of The Miz’s ability and even has gone as far as changing the white Intercontinental title to a hemp version. This has irritated the Miz who has accused Bryan of disrespecting the IC title. Bryan argues Miz did that over the years by focusing on talking and not wrestling. Who will win out in this eternal rivalry at Wrestlemania?


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

Two teams who could not be more opposite. The Revival. Serious, old school, don’t care about the fans, use their brains in the ring to take apart their opponents and cut the ring in half. Heavy Machinery though? Goofy, love the fans and are more about using their power than using a tactic most of the time. It’s no wonder these two teams have been at odds on and off throughout the year. Heavy Machinery when first establishing themselves on Smackdown even stunned The Revival with a win even if it was in a supermarket brawl.

Both teams after this would go do their own thing and wouldn’t interact until The Revival had won the WWE tag team titles at Halloween Havoc. The two teams would face off on Smackdown Live and The Revival wanting to send a message to The New Day BROKE TUCKER KNIGHT’S LEG! The crowd and Otis did react well to this but The Revival were very smug having put one-half of Heavy Machinery on the shelf for a few months as they went on to dominate the tag team division.

The Revival would defeat as champions including when they won the belts The Eco-Warriors, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, Miz and Morrison plus The New Day. They have beaten nearly everyone. Otis Dozovic meanwhile though was impressing people in the singles division, doing good enough to earn a Royal Rumble spot putting on a decent showing and even impressing Wade Barrett enough to get a chance to enter the Intercontinental title ladder match losing out to Daniel Bryan.

But Tucker Knight would soon make his return as The Revival gloated about defeating everyone in the tag team division and Heavy Machinery would insert themselves into the tag team title picture, fighting for the belts at Roadblock. Heavy Machinery wouldn’t dominate the majority of the match until The Revival targeted Tucker’s leg. Otis though would eventually make the hot tag running through both men and only a belt shot behind the referee’s back would save The Revival’s title reign!

As expected Heavy Machinery did not take this lying down and came straight on the attack, going right after The Revival leading to Wade Barrett making a pair of singles matches for the 3 hour Smackdown where the winner of each match would pick a stipulation for the tag team titles match at Wrestlemania. Scott Dawson would defeat Tucker Knight and declare that it would be a standard tag team match at Wrestlemania. However, when Otis Dozovic beat Dash Wilder, he had a much bigger stipulation for Wrestlemania.

Otis Dozovic raised the stakes even higher than they were before declaring whichever team loses will have to disband! And The Revival did not take this stipulation well, trying to take out Tucker Knight’s leg the week after! Both teams sat down on the go-home Smackdown and made it clear what it meant teaming with their best friends and The Revival even declared if they can’t team together they would leave WWE. Which team will be champions and which team will be no more after this Saturday?


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

Mustafa Ali has reigned atop the Cruiserweight division ever since he won the title from Noam Dar. The Cruiserweight Champion has beaten all challengers: Noam Dar, Ilja Dragunov, Lio Rush, The Brian Kendrick and others. Everyone who has stepped up to Mustafa Ali, the champion has defeated and he had even been talking about the possibility of facing legendary Cruiserweight Rey Mysterio, looking to prove himself. However an injury to Rey Mysterio meant that plan was impossible and another number one contender had to be decided.

A battle royal was made on Raw with the entire Cruiserweight division but none of the expected names ended up winning. No, it was a man who has never competed as part of the division before: DOLPH ZIGGLER! The two-time former world champion had cut the weight needed and in his first match under the weight limit earned himself a one-on-one singles match at Wrestlemania for the Cruiserweight title. And a singles match at Wrestlemania is something he has not been able to get during his time in WWE.

The build to this match has been very friendly as the two babyfaces have a lot of respect for one another but the tension is clearly there on Ziggler’s part as the weeks went on. He would start to accuse Ali of being scared of him and upset he is part of the Cruiserweight division whilst Ali would claim this title meant more to him than it does to Ziggler and Ziggler only cares about getting his first-ever singles match at Wrestlemania. The go-home segment would end with Ziggler hitting a superkick laying out Mustafa Ali. Is this a sign of what’s to come at Wrestlemania?


Women's tag team titles match:
The Queens of WWE (c) vs The Hugging Pirates

The Queens of WWE have taken their spot at the top of the Women’s tag team division after beating NXT’s own Team Kick for the belts at Super Showdown. Charlotte formed an alliance with Lacey Evans after losing out to Asuka at London Calling and being barred from a WWE Women’s title shot whilst Asuka is champion. However, since winning the belts The Queens of WWE have made their presence felt on every brand and beating quite a few teams: Divas of Doom, The House of Couture, The Iiconics, Liv Morgan and Carmella, Fire and Desire, The Robert Stone Brand. The list goes on.

So a new team ended up stepping up to the plate and earning themselves a title shot at Wrestlemania: The Hugging Pirates. Bayley and Kairi Sane had formed a friendship when Kairi first debuted on Monday Night Raw and it has grown ever since then. Kairi even had her back after Sasha turned on her and pushed the Boss to her limit in Sasha Banks's first title defense at Backlash. However, after the Royal Rumble and helping to fight off the Real Horsewomen, the duo became an official team.

And they made sure to earn themselves a title shot picking up several wins before their number one contender’s match triple threat against The Robert Stone Brand as well as Liv Morgan and Carmella. After picking up the win, there has been a war of words with Charlotte and Bayley making reference to their history against each other. The champions though have had a bit of trouble lately after Lacey accidentally cost Charlotte in her NXT Women’s title match against Bianca Bel-Air and Rhea Ripley. Will that be a factor or will the Queens reign supreme this Saturday?


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 Buddy Murphy

The Money in the Bank ladder match is making its return to Wrestlemania this year and as everyone reading this probably knows: If you win you get a WWE or Universal title match whenever you want within the next 12 months. A shot a glory and a near-guaranteed chance to become a world champion. Let’s take a look at the path of the 8 men taking part in this year’s match:

Angel Garza: Angel Garza has made quite the impact since arriving on Monday night Raw from NXT. He joined the Ungovernables whilst still NXT Cruiserweight title and used that belt to cost Black the Universal title at the Royal Rumble to help Andrade. Black would soon get his revenge and cost Angel Garza his title to Tyler Bate in NXT. However, now that he was on Raw, Garza started a brief rivalry with Rusev, beating him twice. Garza has also formed an alliance with Noam Dar and these two cocky and crafty cruiserweights could pose a big threat to the field if they work together.

Big E: Big E has had a roller coaster ride these last few months. After spending most of last year focusing on helping Kofi Kingston in his WWE title reign and losing out to The Revival at Survivor Series, Big E choose to look for some singles success. And he achieved it, climbing the ladder at Super Showdown and becoming Intercontinental Champion. He would become a fighting champion issuing open challengers defeating Baron Corbin and Buddy Murphy.

However the reign would come to an end when Karrion Kross cost him a match for the title against Daniel Bryan. Big E would try to win it back but would once again be stopped by Kross leading to a falls count anywhere match at Roadblock. Big E was so close to defeating him and if Kross didn’t fall off a car maybe he would have. Big E though has been told by Kofi to focus on his own success and he will handle Karrion Kross. Big E respected Kofi’s wishes and now looks to become Mr. Money in the Bank. A long-talked-about future world champion, who can stop him?


Bobby Lashley: Bobby Lashley post-Wrestlemania had one goal in mind. Finally get his match with Brock Lesnar. His first attempt to do this was to try taking the Universal title from Seth Rollins but Seth was too much and out-smarted him each time to walk out as champion. Bobby would soon enter into a rivalry with another man who wanted to fight Brock: Braun Strowman. Bobby however would take him out and finally get his match against Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series.

Brock picked up the win however as Bobby got trapped in the Kimura and Lio threw in the towel. Since then Bobby has ditched Lio Rush and ignored his several attempts to reunite, leading to a slump of sorts for Lashley. He lost to Braun and missed the Rumble due to this, entered the Elimination Chamber but his obsession with Brock Lesnar cost him again, causing him to be eliminated. MVP in the meantime has offered to become his new manager and Lio Rush is still in the wings ready to link up with the main man. Will Walking Armageddon have some help Saturday night or will he do it all by himself?


Braun Strowman: The monster among men is the only person in this match who has won the Money in the Bank briefcase before. An advantage before but Braun also knows the pain of failure with the briefcase having been screwed out his title shot when he cashed in to fight Roman Reigns inside hell in a cell which ended in a no contest (forever fuck that finish). This year? He has the chance at redemption and to control his narrative.

Braun has had a quiet year by his standard and has been trading wins with stars like Bobby Lashley, Samoa Joe and AJ Styles throughout the year. At different periods he has also made it very clear that he feels far from done with Brock Lesnar due to their history in the past and there could be little doubt if Braun wins the Money in the Bank briefcase he may make his presence felt during the main event. Can anyone stop the Monster among Men?


Buddy Murphy: Buddy became known as the best-kept secret in WWE and it was a very true nickname. He spent 6 months as Cruiserweight champion putting on amazing matches on a regular basis as part of 205 Live. Once losing the title to Tony Nese at Wrestlemania last year, he moved onto Smackdown looking to go from the best-kept secret to secret no more.

And he has been putting on great matches as a part of the Smackdown brand, coming close to big victories on several occasions. Being inches away from winning the Intercontinental title and also fighting top stars like Drew McIntyre as he looks to prove himself but each time he just misses out. After beating Xavier Woods with a busted wheel, he has made his intentions clear. If he wins tomorrow night, no one can deny his greatness.


Noam Dar: Noam Dar has been in the WWE for a while but the cocky youngster had by far his best year since joining WWE since Wrestlemania 35. He first got the attention or wrath of the fans at Money in the Bank, causing a lot of damage to the legs of the other wrestlers but falling short. This however didn’t stop Dar from running his mouth for all to hear and eventually earned himself a Cruiserweight title shot when he drew with Mustafa Ali as they pinned each other. And in the triple threat at Backlash, Noam Dar became Cruiserweight Champion for the first time in his young career.

It wouldn’t last too long though as Noam Dar would lose the title to Mustafa Ali at the next PPV Armageddon, his mouth backfiring on him. Dar would lose to Ali in a 2 out of 3 falls match and would take a few months off TV before coming back post-rumble to run his mouth some more, even angering Edge, The Street Profits and Seth Rollins. However Dar would pull off a massive upset thanks to Samoa Joe, defeating former World champion Sheamus! Dar has formed an alliance with fellow Cruiserweight Angel Garza, will the young cocky Scotsman stun the world and become Mr. Money in the Bank?


Pete Dunne: The Bruiserweight. A former United Kingdom Champion holding the title for six hundred and eighty-five days. The most dominant champion we have seen in the modern era including Brock Lesnar. Pete Dunne spent a bit of time in NXT after his time in NXT UK but now is on the Blue Brand looking to make an impact and he did it straight away, becoming Intercontinental Champion at London Calling when he defeated Luke Harper in his home country.

Pete Dunne would soon lose it back to Luke Harper after the Corporation cost him in revenge for him joining Team HHH at Survivor Series but Dunne would get his revenge by playing a pivotal role in Team Shane’s defeat thanks to his signature finger breaker. Dunne would carry on impressing everyone by not only lasting nearly an hour in the Royal Rumble but also pushing Daniel Bryan to the limit in an over 30-minute Intercontinental title match. Pete Dunne keeps on proving himself, will he do it one more time Saturday night and just how many fingers will he break on the way to doing it?


Ricochet: The one and only first appeared on Raw and Smackdown as part of the NXT 4 with Aleister Black, Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano. The team with Aleister Black would be short-lived but Ricochet would soon establish himself as a show stealer on Smackdown Live. He would show his skills in several ladder matches and multi-man matches before stunning Daniel Bryan at Summerslam picking up arguably the biggest win of his career at that point.

This win at Summerslam would put him in line to be Roman Reigns first challenger (or victim) coming out on the losing side after a decent effort. Ricochet from there would have a tough few months, getting taken out a couple of times and even missing the Royal Rumble due to injury from Cedric Alexander, Shelton Benjamin and Dio Maddin. However Ricochet got back on track beating Jinder Mahal to earn a spot in this match. Will Ricochet prove superheroes are real and fly to new heights? Or will he crash and burn?


Grudge match:
Randy Orton vs Kevin Owens

A lot of people have had a lot to say about the friendship between Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. Due to their past, a lot of people are just waiting for the moment Kevin Owens turns on Sami once again. However, Kevin Owens is very instant on his changes and that he is a better person nowadays. The duo has so far shown to have no issues and they even became tag team champions at Summerslam defeating the War Raiders when they were still aligned with Bray Wyatt.

The duo would have a successful title reign holding the belts for a few months before dropping them to The Revival. From there they would carry on their fight with the Corporation and join Team HHH where they would collide with Randy Orton for the first time. Randy meanwhile had just come off disappointment, losing to Kofi Kingston when he tried to fight him for the WWE title and then going on the lose inside Hell in a Cell to Kofi. Randy though knew how to slither his way into title contention and joined Team Shane, on the condition that if they won, he would get the next shot at Roman’s title.

Team Shane would lose out but Randy Orton wouldn’t give up on this targeting Randy Orton and trying to take him out on the behest of Roman Reigns. This would lead him into conflict with Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. Sami would get a WWE title shot on Smackdown in Canada and whilst he pushed Roman to the limit, Roman won the match. Randy Orton and Roman Reigns would fight Owens and Zayn on Smackdown with Randy Orton punting Sami Zayn in the skull taking him out of action and he still isn’t back just yet.

Kevin Owens understandably was furious and stopped Roman Reigns from getting involved in Orton’s Roadblock match with Drew McIntyre. From there Kevin Owens would make his alliance with Drew McIntyre clear, promising to make Randy Orton and Roman Reigns pay for what they did to Sami Zayn. Randy though has been taunting Kevin Owens saying he has gotten soft and the old Kevin Owens would be the one doing what he’s doing. Will Owens get his wish and destroy Randy Orton or will the crafty veteran overcome him?


Grudge match:
Samoa Joe vs Sheamus

Sheamus made his return to the WWE at the Royal Rumble, entering late and coming third in the end only leaving the match before Brock Lesnar and his good friend Drew McIntyre. A good showing for the Celtic Warrior who made it clear he was back for a fight and this led to a confrontation backstage the night before Fastlane with Samoa Joe. Both men traded words with Sheamus hyping up Chad Gable who had spent some time training with him whilst Sheamus was off injured. Joe warned Sheamus to stay out of his way causing a smirk from Sheamus.

Joe would lose the United States title last man standing match to Chad Gable thanks to Kurt Angle which would enrage Joe and cause him to cut several promos before being interrupted by Sheamus. Both men would trade words but Joe warned Sheamus he would pay for disrespecting him. And pay he did, as he cost Sheamus a spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match. However, Sheamus would do the same, helping Braun Strowman win. Joe and Sheamus would brawl backstage leading to this match being signed for Wrestlemania. Which one of the two will win when the fighters collide this Saturday?


Predictions contest for night 1

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 Buddy Murphy

Grudge match:
Randy Orton vs Kevin Owens


Grudge match:
Samoa Joe vs Sheamus


Pre-show:

Miss Elizabeth Battle Royal (Winner gets a future Women’s WWE, Universal, NXT or NXT UK title match):
Confirmed entrants:

Alicia Fox, Amale, Beth Phoenix, Billie Kay, Candyfloss, Carmella, Dakota Kai, Dana Brooke, Indi Hartwell, Isla Dawn, Jessamyn Duke, Jinny, Lana, Mandy Rose, Marina Shafir, Mia Yim, Natalya, Nikki Cross, Peyton Royce, Piper Nevin, Raquel Gonzalez, Sarah Logan, Shotzi Blackheart, Sonya Deville, Tamina, Tegan Nox, Vanessa Bourne, Xia Li, Zelina Vega and one mystery entrant

Prediction questions:
Predict the winners for each match: (11 points total with an extra point if you get all 10 right)
Predict the order of the matches on the main card: (10 points total with an extra point if you get all 9 right)
Predict the longest match on the card: (1 point total)
Predict the shortest match on the card: (1 point total)
Who will be the first man eliminated in the three-way dance? (1 point total)
Who is the mystery entrant into the Miss Elizabeth battle royal? (1 point total)
 

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Wrestlemania 36: Night 1 Pre-show
April 4th 2020
Tampa, Florida
Raymond James Stadium




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The pre-show starts with the usual pre-show amble as they welcome us to the 2-hour Wrestlemania pre-show. Once we get recaps of all the matches happening tonight, we cut to the first of 8 sit-down interviews with the Money in the Bank participants that will be taking place throughout the pre-show.

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We cut to Renee Young sitting backstage across from
BRAUN STROWMAN who has an angry frown on his face.

Renee Young: Braun, some people who say it’s been a mixed last 12 months.

Braun doesn’t respond staying silent and allows Renee Young to speak.

Renee Young: You have picked up wins against some of the biggest names on Raw. Bobby Lashley, AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Seth Rollins.

Braun nods but doesn’t smile.

Renee Young: But you’ve also eaten losses to each of those men throughout the year.

Braun shakes his head and looks angry.

Renee Young: A lot of people feel like a monster should be expecting to crush the competition but it’s another year for you without a title?

Braun looks angry and breathes heavily, full of anger.

Braun Strowman: I know.

Braun stops as he stares at Renee.

Braun Strowman: I know. I should be a world champion. I should be the monster that stood above all.

Braun shakes his head.

Braun Strowman: And I will change that at Wrestlemania!

Renee nods as she asks him another question.

Renee Young: You have an advantage over everyone in the match having won Money in the Bank before.

Braun doesn’t look happy that she mentioned his past win.


Braun Strowman:
You’re right. I had the Money in the Bank briefcase in my hands and I lost.

Strowman glares as he thinks about his cash-in loss thanks to Brock Lesnar inside hell in a cell.

Braun Strowman: Do you know what it is like to be so close to what you’ve wanted your whole career? And have someone take that away from you.

Renee Young: It explains why you wanted to get your hands on Brock Lesnar since then.

Braun Strowman: I still owe Braun his pound of flesh. I don’t just want him to get these hands. I want to wrap them around his throat!

Braun looks at his hands (why is he so violent?) before looking at Renee.


Braun Strowman:
But I have a ticket to get my revenge at Wrestlemania.

Renee nods.

Renee Young: That brings me to my next question depending on when the money in the bank ladder match takes place, will you cash in on the three-way dance if you win?

Braun thinks for a moment.

Braun Strowman: I’m not saying when I’m cashing in. I’m controlling when I cash in, no one else.

Braun though pauses for a second.

Braun Strowman: And if Brock Lesnar is holding the Universal title, I’m not finished with him yet.

The interview comes to an end focusing on the angry glare Braun has as we cut to other segments on the pre-show.

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The next segment featured see us in the locker room of
THE UNGOVERNABLES! However only three of them are in there. The Universal Champion: ANDRADE CIEN ALMAS, ANGEL GARZA and their leader ZELINA VEGA. Vega has a smug smirk as she looks at her two clients. Angel is checking himself out in the mirror whilst Andrade is sitting next to Zelina in a crisp white shirt and pants with a smile on his face, whilst the title belt hangs off his shoulder.

Zelina Vega: Tonight is the start of our Wrestlemania!

Andrade nods agreeing with Vega. Angel meanwhile is still styling his hair in the mirror.


Zelina Vega:
The Ungovernables have been running Monday Night Raw ever since we formed and now the grandest stage of them all will be ours.

Garza finishes checking himself out and smirks for the camera.

Angel Garza: I’ll climb the ladder and get straight to the top.

Angel walks over to an unimpressed Andrade placing his hand on the shoulder of the co-leader of the Ungovernables.

Angel Garza: Just like Andrade.

Garza glimpses at the title for a second getting a look from Andrade, which makes Angel smile and look at the camera.

Angel Garza: Roman, Drew watch out.

Andrade now smiles upon hearing that.


Andrade Cien Almas:
I lead by example. Soon the rest of us will be covered in gold like me!

Andrade beats his chest hyping himself up.


Andrade Cien Almas:
Stop talking about Brock, stop talking about Aleister. TALK ABOUT ME!

Andrade rises out of his chair holding his Universal title in the air and there is a lot of anger in his voice.


Andrade Cien Almas:
I’ve held this title for one hundred and seventy-four days! I’ll hold it for twice that! Nadie puede detener al ídolo.

Andrade is furious as Zelina smiles enjoying the fire Andrade is showing ahead of the biggest match of his career.

Zelina Vega: All the eyes should be on Andrade.

She points at Andrade Cien Almas as Garza looks at him as well.

Zelina Vega: He is the man! He is the man who has been on top of Raw for half a year!

Andrade calmly nods as Zelina now points to Angel Garza.

Zelina Vega: And this man is the future! Tonight he does what Andrade did and he will become the WWE Champion!

Angel Garza: Wise words from a beautiful lady.

Angel grabs Zelina’s hand and kisses it, with Andrade rolling his eyes. Angel pulls away and Zelina turns back to the camera.

Zelina Vega: And I will win the Miss Elizabeth battle royal tonight as well!

Bold claim by Zelina who hasn’t stepped in the ring since a Raw match against Lana in the autumn of last year.


Zelina Vega:
Once we have dominated tonight, our domination will continue when Ilja and Cesaro become tag team champions. And Shinsuke Nakamura will win the Andre the Giant Battle Royal.

She smiles one last time looking at the camera.

Zelina Vega: This is our world now. You’re just living in it.

Andrade Cien Almas and Angel Garza pose on each side of Zelina as the pre-show carries on.

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The next segment on the pre-show is another sit-down interview with Renee Young however this time it is with
RICOCHET! The high-flier is sat down in a chair wearing jeans and a shirt with a smile on his face as Renee starts the interview.

Renee Young: Hello Ricochet.

Ricochet:
Hey Renee.

Renee Young: Let’s start by asking you about your first year on Smackdown after coming up from NXT with Aleister Black.

Ricochet smiles.

Ricochet: I mean he’s killing it and I’m certain he will walk of Wrestlemania as Universal Champion. Hey maybe I meet him in the ring after I win Money in the Bank?

Ricochet chuckles slightly at the thought of fighting Black.

Ricochet: But myself? I’d say I’ve had an overall good year.

He smiles as he speaks looking at Renee.

Ricochet: I’ve had some downs for sure, being put on the shelf by Cedric, Shelton and Dio but I’ve fought back.

There is a tiny bit of fire there but Ricochet bless says a lot of this in the same tone.

Ricochet: I’ve fought some of the best superstars in the world and beat them, like Daniel Bryan and Jinder Mahal.

What? Jinder is a former WWE Champion.

Ricochet: I even got to fight for the WWE title and pushed Roman to his limit in London.

Ricochet has a smile on his face as Renee speaks again.

Renee Young: And now you enter the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match at Wrestlemania.

Ricochet nods and rubs his hands together.

Ricochet: Exactly. Ya boi is about to show the world how to fly!

Renee Young: A lot of people have talked about the insane feats we have seen in previous ladder matches.

Ricochet nods knowing where this is going.

Renee Young: You are known for being arguably the best high-flier in the world.

Ricochet: I’d argue I’m the best.

A tiny bit of cockiness from Ricochet.

Renee Young: What do you plan to do in the match and do your abilities give you an advantage?

Ricochet:
Renee, I have so many ideas in my head. So many things I can and will do in that match. Why?

Ricochet points to the sky.

Ricochet: So I can fly to the top. Cause I will do anything to win and I promise I’ll do everything y’all are thinking of and more to win.

Ricochet brings his finger down smiling.

Ricochet: I’ll give the kids a superhero to believe in.

A goofy and a bit cringey smile as Ricochet brings the interview to an end with that line as cut to other pre-show segments.

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The next segment we see focuses on the door to the arena which opens and we see
THE MIZ walk through. A decent pop from the crowd though a few smarky fans boo him. He isn’t alone though and is joined by his wife MARYSE! Both have a smile on their face and the fans cheer for Maryse. The duo are walking down the hallway however they come to a stop. Miz smiles as does Maryse and the camera pans over to show
EDGE and BETH PHOENIX! The two couples stare at each other for a few seconds before Beth speaks first.

Beth Phoenix: Hello Maryse.

Maryse: Hello Beth.

There is a bit of tension between the two women before they both smile and share a hug, bringing a smile to their partners faces.

Edge: Well that’s good at least.

The Miz: Hey A-List couples have to stick together. How was acting on Vikings?

Edge smiles and chuckles before responding.


Edge:
It was great. I see why you love it so much.

Miz smiles as he gets serious for a moment.


The Miz:
Good luck tomorrow night against Seth Rollins. Kick his ass!

Loud cheers from the crowd as Edge nods.

Edge: Thanks. But you need to do me a favor. Do the same to Daniel Bryan.

Mostly cheers from the crowd but some of the crowd refuse to boo Daniel Bryan. The two couples share a nod as Maryse turns to Beth.

Maryse: Beth you got this. Show everyone what the women from our day can do.

Beth nods and gives Maryse a fist bump as she heads elsewhere to prepare for the Miss Elizabeth Battle Royal. The pre-show carries on from there as we cut to the third Money in the Bank interview with the Scottish Supernova Noam Dar.

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We cut to the interview room where NOAM DAR is sitting down in a tracksuit and trainers as he puts his feet on the desk in a disrespectful manner. He is chewing gum as obnoxiously as possible and Renee already looks like she would rather be anywhere else but here with Noam Dar.

Renee Young: Noam, can…

Noam Dar: Darling, you don’t need to call me Noam. You can call me love or baby.

Dar winks at Renee who looks disgusted and shakes her head.


Renee Young:
Noam…

Renee puts extra emphasis on his name but Dar doesn’t notice.

Renee Young: Some would say that you have an uncanny knack of rubbing people the wrong way.

Noam scoffs.

Noam Dar: Those dafties hate me because they ain’t me.

Dar carries on chewing his gum and being a general twat as Renee rolls her eyes.

Renee Young: But you have made a lot of enemies throughout the last year on Monday night Raw.

Noam Dar:
Cause they don’t want to hear the truth. I’m in my twenties and already better than all of the Cruiserweight division. Imagine how great I’ll be when I’m older!

The arrogance oozes off of Dar.


Noam Dar:
It’s why I’m such a catch with the ladies.

He looks at Renee and winks at her, causing Renee to cringe.


Noam Dar:
And soon, I’ll be a champion once more.

Renee Young: Let’s talk about your former Cruiserweight title reign.

Dar looks annoyed at the mention of the former.

Renee Young: You were able to become a champion within WWE for the first time in your career when you pinned Mustafa Ali in a triple threat with Rey Mysterio…

Noam Dar: The old broken down back Rey Mysterio.

The disrespect from the Scottish Supernova carries on.

Noam Dar: And Ali? He’s lucky I’ve got other priorities at the moment. If I had my eyes on getting my Cruiserweight title back, I would break his leg just like that!

Dar snaps his fingers with a smirk as Renee looks to finish her sentence.

Renee Young: But you lost the title after a month to Mustafa Ali. Has that loss driven you to try to get your hands on gold once again?

Dar looks annoyed and takes his gum out putting it under the table in a gross fashion before responding.

Noam Dar: Ali got lucky and got a fluke three count on me…

Renee Young: Didn’t he beat you twice including in a two out of three falls match?

Noam Dar carries on ignoring this.

Noam Dar: I’m a supernova who is always rising and I have all the time in the world to get more gold.

Renee Young:
Let’s talk about something we saw on Monday Night Raw and a potential alliance forming with Angel Garza.

Dar smiles.

Noam Dar: A man I can relate to. Young, amazingly talented and great with the ladies. Just not as good as me.

He winks at Renee but Renee cringes instead.

Noam Dar: And there is strength in numbers.

Dar sticks his arms out.


Noam Dar:
What if those dafties realize how much of a threat I am and try to team up to take me out? Us young studs need to look after each other.

Renee Young: But don’t you think you might have just pissed off Bobby Lashley and Braun Strowman. The two strongest and biggest men in the match?

A sense of fear crosses the face of Dar as he gulps before resuming his false bravado.

Noam Dar: The bigger they are the harder they fall. Don’t tell me ya didn’t know that?

Dar shakes his head before carrying on.

Noam Dar: They have big tree trunk legs which I’ll chop down with a champagne super kneebar.

Dar leans forward and stops smirking looking serious for the first time in this interview.


Noam Dar:
Tell me Renee, how do you climb a ladder?

Renee looks a little confused by the question.


Renee Young:
Um you usually take it step by step and climb to the top.

Noam Dar: See love, you’re not just a pretty face.

Renee glares at Noam Dar who smiles.

Noam Dar: If I break your leg, how will you climb the ladder?

Renee goes to speak but Noam cuts her off.

Noam Dar: You can’t. And I will break every single person’s leg in that match!

Dar sticks his arms out with a smug grin on his face.


Noam Dar:
I’ll climb the ladder and as I said, I’ll have all the time in the world to cash it in.

Dar gets to his feet and walks toward Renee.

Noam Dar: So after I win on Saturday, let’s have a night on the town.

He pulls a piece of paper out of his pocket and passes it to Renee, walking off. Once Dar is out of shot Renee tosses it to the side whilst we cut to other segments as part of the pre-show.

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In the next segment, we cut to see
THE IICONICS standing backstage with a pair of microphones.

Peyton Royce:
Wrestlemania is looking to be not only special but truly iconic thanks to our hosting skills.

Billie Kay: We might just be the best host ever.

Peyton Royce:
The Rock

Insane pop from the live crowd.

Billie Kay: The New Day.

Another loud pop from the crowd but obviously not as loud as the previous one.

Peyton Royce: And whoever else has hosted Wrestlemania. We are more iconic than everyone who has ever appeared at Wrestlemania!

Loud boos for the delusion coming from the duo.

Billie Kay: And we are even imparting our greatness back here as we are going to interview the Intercontinental Champion Daniel Bryan!

The duo knocks on a locker room door and it opens up to show us
ERICK ROWAN! He towers over the duo staying silent.

Peyton Royce: Erick, where’s Daniel Bryan?

Billie Kay: We want to interview the champion.

Rowan turns around and heads into the room as we can hear him off-screen.

Erick Rowan (off-screen): Daniel, those annoying airheads want an interview with you.

The Iiconics look at each other with their mouths agape due to the insult before we see the Intercontinental Champion DANIEL BRYAN walk out of the locker room with the hemp title on his shoulder.

Daniel Bryan: What do you two want? I’m super busy right now getting ready to defend this title so make it quick.

Peyton chooses to speak first, clearly still slightly annoyed.


Peyton Royce:
OK rude.

Bryan rolls his eyes.


Billie Kay:
As we saw a few weeks ago, you made a change to the Intercontinental title which is iconic like us.

Peyton and Billie both smile whilst Bryan looks on annoyed.


Peyton Royce:
But why did you have to toss the other title in the trash?

Daniel Bryan: Because it was a sign of the WWE corporate greed.

The Iiconics look confused.

Daniel Bryan: Killing animals to make a title belt when you can make one out of the planet’s resources!

He lifts the title up into the air but the Iiconics still don’t seem to understand it.

Billie Kay: But surely it’s a waste of good leather?

Bryan looks baffled by the question he is being asked.

Daniel Bryan: Next question before I leave.

Peyton steps forward and looks to ask the next question.

Peyton Royce: Now The Miz is an A-List celebrity whilst you are not…

Daniel Bryan: OK that’s enough.

Peyton looks annoyed to be interrupted and Billie looks to chime in but Bryan shouts at them both.

Daniel Bryan: You two airheads need to leave so I can get ready to end The Miz once and for all!

Bryan heads back into his locker room and slams the door shut actually getting a loud pop from the crowd for criticizing the Iiconics who turn back to the camera.


Peyton Royce:
He is so rude.

Billie Kay: So rude.

The Iiconics are left stood backstage as we cut to the next segment on the pre-show which is another sit-down interview.

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We cut to the interview room once again as
BUDDY MURPHY is sat down in a nice suit shirt and jeans, across from Renee Young. He has a serious look on his face whilst drinking from a bottle of water as Renee starts the interview.

Renee Young: Thanks for coming to this interview.

Buddy nods but stays silent.

Renee Young: Now a lot of people have a certain nickname for you…

Buddy looks annoyed but Renee puts a hand up defensively.

Renee Young: I’m not going to say it because you clearly are not a fan of it.

Buddy nods.

Buddy Murphy: Thank you.

Renee Young: However I feel like you dislike of the nickname is harsh. I see the nickname as a compliment and a sign the fans think you are underrated.

Buddy shakes his head.

Buddy Murphy: That’s the problem Renee.

He smiles wearily before responding properly.


Buddy Murphy:
I don’t want to be underrated. I want people to rate me as much as I rate myself.

There is passion in the voice of Buddy as he carries on.

Buddy Murphy: I know I am one of the best wrestlers in the world. That I can match the best wrestlers on the planet in that ring.

And he has shown it in the ring.


Buddy Murphy:
But I still get called a secret. I shouldn’t be a secret anymore. Did you see my Cruiserweight title reign?

Renee nods.

Buddy Murphy: Well that’s more than most people saw as we were stuck hidden away on 205 Live, away from the eyes of everyone so people didn’t see how dominant a champion I was!

Buddy is clearly frustrated by this.

Buddy Murphy: So all everyone has seen is me losing time and time again.

He shakes his head.

Buddy Murphy: I know I can break through. I know I can be a champion again.

Renee Young: You have had some near misses.

Buddy looks angry but nods agreeing.


Renee Young:
Over the summer you tried to win the Intercontinental title from Luke Harper and Finn Balor. You would then come close again in Australia.

Buddy clenches his fists in anger and speaks up.

Buddy Murphy: I won the Cruiserweight title in my home country and it was the greatest moment of my career. I was so close to recreating it but Daniel Bryan took it away from me.

Murphy looks angry and sighs.

Renee Young: You’ve also pushed top stars like Drew McIntyre and Big E to the limit in the ring.

Buddy Murphy: But I didn’t win.

He sighs.

Buddy Murphy: And that’s why I need to win at Wrestlemania. I need to prove I am as good as I know I am! I will finally climb the ladder on Saturday night and nothing will stop me!

Renee nods as she looks to bring the interview to an end.


Renee Young:
One last question, you mentioned the other week you don’t plan on waiting to cash in if you win at Wrestlemania. Is that still the case?

Murphy smiles.

Buddy Murphy: I will keep that one my best-kept secret.

The promo comes to an end as we focus on a determined Buddy Murphy and we go to the ring for the only match as part of the pre-show.

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When we cut to the ring, we can see the majority of the wrestlers in this match walking to the ring and climbing in ahead of the match getting underway. We also cut to the commentary desk as we can see Byron Saxton and Elias on commentary for this match!

Byron Saxton: Hello and welcome to the Wrestlemania kick-off show!

Elias: Man Byron, it sucks I can’t step into the ring and compete or perform at the greatest stage of them all. However, being sat here with a front-row seat to see all the action helps make up for it.

Byron Saxton: And we are starting the show off, with the Miss Elizabeth battle royal!

Elias: Some of the best women’s wrestlers from all four brands are taking part in this match tonight and the winner earns a WWE, Universal, NXT or NXT UK title shot!



A decent pop from the live crowd as TEAM KICK (Dakota Kai and Tegan Nox) make their way out slapping hands with the fans. They get a decent reaction due to the smarky crowd recognizing them from not just NXT but their time as the Women’s tag team champions.

Byron Saxton:
Team Kick may come into this match as underdogs but do not rule this duo out.

Elias: Dakota Kai is a former NXT Women’s champion but not only that. Team Kick holds the record for the longest reign as WWE Women’s tag team champions.

Byron Saxton: We’ve even seen Tegan Nox run deep in the Mae Young Classic before picking up an injury.

Elias: Will their teamwork help them eliminate the rest of the field tonight?



A decent pop from the live crowd as CARMELLA makes her way out and plays to the fans. We even see R-TRUTH applaud her from the entrance ramp before leaving her to head to the ring ready for action, as she looks very confident ahead of this match.

Byron Saxton: Carmella was last year’s winner having tossed out Sarah Logan at the end.

In the ring, we can see Sarah Logan glaring at Carmella, determined not to lose again to the same person who beat her last time.

Elias: Sarah Logan clearly has vengeance in mind.

Byron Saxton:
The issues between Logan and Carmella have been ongoing throughout the last few months along with their partners.

Elias: We will see those issues heat up again tomorrow night as Liv Morgan and Ruby Riott are both in the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match!



Another decent pop from the live crowd as THE DIVAS OF DOOM make their way out. BETH PHOENIX especially looks confident after having some issues the last few months. NATALYA meanwhile plays to a few of the kids in the front row before climbing into the ring herself.

Elias: Beth Phoenix has been suffering some confidence issues going into what she has said is the last year of her career but seems to be back on track!

Byron Saxton:
So far only Carmella and Naomi have won the Miss Elizabeth Battle Royal. Two former women’s champions and Beth is a four-time Women’s Champion!

Elias: Don’t forget her tag team partner Natalya is a two-time champion in her own right.

Byron Saxton: And she will be looking to bring the Miss Elizabeth trophy to the Hart Family, adding to their legacy.



Boos from the live crowd as the hosts of Wrestlemania THE IICONICS make their way out and the duo have microphones in their hands.

Peyton Royce: Are you guys enjoying Wrestlemania?

Cheap pop from the crowd as the duo smirk and carry on walking to the ring.


Billie Kay:
Well that’s thanks to us!

And it turns to boos!


Peyton Royce:
Everything we have done tonight has made this show better!

Billie Kay: We have made it…

The Iiconics: ICONIC!

They do their signature pose outside the ring before stepping into the ring, dropping the microphones outside the ring.

Byron Saxton: Well we have heard from our host but there is one more entrant we have yet to see.

Elias:
Who could it be Byron?



An initial pop but it soon turns to loud boos as NIA JAX walks out for the first time since last year’s Wrestlemania to the disappointment of the fans! She has a serious look on her face and the monster has gotten the attention of everyone who is already in between the ropes!

Byron Saxton:
Nia Jax is back!

Elias: Nia Jax has spent a whole year on the shelf after getting injured at last year’s Wrestlemania whilst battling for the Women’s tag team titles!

Byron Saxton: The landscape of the women’s division has changed. Does Nia Jax still have a place at the top of it?

Elias: Not many women can match her size and power but we got a few of them in the ring right now.

Nia Jax takes center stage as she stands in the middle of the ring still getting boos from the crowd. All 30 women stand ready for a fight as the bell rings and the battle royal is underway!

Miss Elizabeth Battle Royal (Winner gets a future Women’s WWE, Universal, NXT or NXT UK title match):

Entrants:
Alicia Fox, Amale, Beth Phoenix, Billie Kay, Candyfloss, Carmella, Dakota Kai, Dana Brooke, Indi Hartwell, Isla Dawn, Jinny, Jessamyn Duke, Lana, Mandy Rose, Marina Shafir, Mia Yim, Natalya, Nia Jax, Nikki Cross, Peyton Royce, Piper Nevin, Raquel Gonzalez, Sarah Logan, Shotzi Blackheart, Sonya Deville, Tamina, Tegan Nox, Vanessa Bourne, Xia Li and Zelina Vega

Once the bell rings a whole bunch of wrestlers charge at Nia Jax and piles onto her. Elsewhere we see the other combatants break off into groups with some of the tag teams sticking together and pairing off into fights with the other women. Back in the middle of the ring NIA JAX OVERPOWERS ALL THE WOMEN ON HER AND SENDS THEM FLYING! Nia Jax doesn’t stop there as she grabs hold of Alicia Fox and tosses her over the top rope! Nia then grabs Vanessa Bourne and eliminates her as well!

Eliminated by Nia Jax: Alicia Fox
Eliminated by Nia Jax: Vanessa Bourne

Nia Jax looks to carry on her domination but comes face to face with PIPER NEVIN! The Scot from NXT UK and Nia Jax stand in the center of the ring as the two giants in the match start to trade blows. Elsewhere the Iiconics pick up a joint elimination as they team up to toss Dana Brooke out of the match. Team Kick also double team the House of Couture kicking both of them out of the ring but we also see Logan and Carmella going at it hard with each other!

Eliminated by The IIconics: Dana Brooke
Eliminated by Tegan Nox: Amale
Eliminated by Dakota Kai: Jinny

Logan and Carmella battle it out near the ropes but neither woman can gain the upper hand on the other one here. Meanwhile, we get a couple more eliminations as the Divas of Doom each take care of one of the Real Horsewomen and Raquel Gonzalez starts to show off her power and size as she tosses out Candyfloss and both the Twisted Sisters. Piper Nevin and Nia Jax though are still showing off their size as they go near the ropes so Zelina looks to Mia Yim and gives her an idea! They go over to try to eliminate the powerhouses but the duo TOSS THEM OUT INSTEAD AND GO BACK TO FIGHTING!

Eliminated by Beth Phoenix: Jessamyn Duke
Eliminated by Natalya: Marina Shafir
Eliminated by Raquel Gonzalez: Candyfloss
Eliminated by Raquel Gonzalez: Isla Dawn
Eliminated by Raquel Gonzalez: Nikki Cross
Eliminated by Piper Nevin: Zelina Vega

Eliminated by Nia Jax: Mia Yim

The two powerhouses are evenly matched with each other and can’t gain the upper hand over each other. Elsewhere the Iiconics are talking a bunch of trash until they end up in the face of the Divas of Doom! Elsewhere in the ring Carmella gets Logan in a dangerous position and looks to go for a superkick over the ropes BUT LOGAN PULLS THEM DOWN SENDING HER OUT OF THE MATCH AND GETTING PAYBACK FOR LAST YEAR! Logan smirks as she rolls back into the ring but comes face to face with Shotzi Blackheart! The two women start to battle by the ropes as the match carries on.

Eliminated by Sarah Logan: Carmella

Elsewhere in the Iiconics escape from the Divas of Doom but get cornered by Team Kick who lay into both of them with a variety of different kicks. Raquel Gonzalez meanwhile has spent the last few minutes battling with Tamina. A fellow taller wrestler herself and Tamina looks like she might be able to get her out BUT RAQUEL OVERPOWERS HER AND TOSSES TAMINA OUT! Raquel stands tall and looks around the ring ready to do more damage.

Eliminated by Raquel Gonzalez: Tamina

Raquel starts to go on a tear and bodies start flying over the top rope: Lana, Indi Hartwell, Xia Li and Mandy Rose all get thrown out of the ring in quick succession. Raquel stands tall in the ring BUT SONYA JUMPS ON HER BACK! Cheers from the crowd as submission specialist starts to bring her down as the commentary team mentions that the submission specialist won’t eliminate Raquel but they might slow her down enough to give Sonya the chance to eliminate her!

Eliminated by Raquel Gonzalez: Lana
Eliminated by Raquel Gonzalez: Indi Hartwell
Eliminated by Raquel Gonzalez: Xia Li

Eliminated by Raquel Gonzalez: Mandy Rose

The ring is now looking to get a lot more open as Sarah Logan’s battle with Shotzi Blackheart carries on and the young superstar shows a lot of fight. Piper and Nia battle each other for the moment as they pair off to fight Beth Phoenix and Natalya separately. Piper and Beth are evenly matched here as the star from NXT UK gives a good showing whilst the veteran Natalya tries her best but in the end, Nia Jax tosses her out! Across the ring meanwhile Sonya tries to get Raquel out via choke but Raquel is too powerful and tosses her out of the ring bringing us down to the final 10!

Eliminated by Nia Jax: Natalya
Eliminated by Raquel Gonzalez: Sonya Deville

Final 10: Beth Phoenix, Billie Kay, Dakota Kai, Nia Jax, Peyton Royce, Piper Nevin, Raquel Gonzalez, Sarah Logan, Shotzi Blackheart and Tegan Nox

Raquel limps slightly but looks unstoppable as Piper and Beth separate leading to a face-off between the NXT superstars. Raquel lays in a series of clubbing blows but finds Piper Nevin is more than a match for her! Elsewhere in the ring, Sarah Logan battles with Shotzi and finally gets her over the ropes eliminating her from the match! In the battle between The Iiconics and Team Kick, Peyton manages to stun Tegan eliminating her but Kai throws out Billie Kay!

Eliminated by Sarah Logan: Shotzi Blackheart
Eliminated by Peyton Royce: Tegan Nox
Eliminated by Dakota Kai: Billie Kay

Peyton Royce and Dakota Kai start to battle each other by the ropes with Kai showing off why she is a former NXT Women’s champion in this universe. Elsewhere the battle of the powerhouses carries on but it is Beth Phoenix and Nia Jax as the two women duke it out. The other battle of the giants carries on as in the background Kai eliminates Peyton. Piper in the end overpowers Raquel and throws her out of the ring! Loud cheers from the crowd as the dominant Raquel is finally stopped… BUT SARAH LOGAN SNEAKS UP AND THROWS PIPER NEVIN OUT BRINGING US TO THE FINAL FOUR!

Eliminated by Dakota Kai: Peyton Royce
Eliminated by Piper Nevin: Raquel Gonzalez
Eliminated by Sarah Logan: Piper Nevin


Final four: Beth Phoenix, Dakota Kai, Nia Jax and Sarah Logan

In traditional fashion, all four women head to a corner and we get a staredown between them all! However, the others minus Nia Jax look at each other and nod, ALL GOING AFTER NIA JAX! The three women lay into the returning superstar as they try to get her out of the match but Nia Jax survives and fights back! She pushes most of them back sending Kia and Logan back whilst battling with Beth. Logan sees this as an opportunity to blindside Kai but the NXT superstar sees it coming and reverses it TOSSING SARAH LOGAN OUT!

Eliminated by Dakota Kai: Sarah Logan

Cheers from the crowd whilst Sarah Logan slams the apron outside the ring in anger. Dakota Kai meanwhile turns her attention to Nia Jax who has laid out Beth on the mat and charges at her as she lays into the larger foe with a series of kicks overwhelming her. She runs off the ropes looking for a KAIO KICK… BUT NIA COUNTERS WITH A MASSIVE POWERBOMB IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! Kai lands with a hard thud as Nia follows it up with a RUNNING SENTON!

Kai is crushed in the middle of the ring as Nia scowls at her, BUT GETS A CLOTHESLINE FROM BETH FOR HER TROUBLES! Nia Jax is staggered as Beth grabs hold of her looking to lift her up for the GLAM SLAM… BUT SHE JUST CAN’T MANAGE IT AND DROPS NIA TO THE MAT! Nia smirks and grabs Beth BUT KAI HITS HER WITH A BIG BOOT SENDING HER INTO THE ROPES! Kai charges in BUT JAX REVERSES IT AND TOSSES KAI OVER THE ROPES!

Eliminated by Nia Jax: Dakota Kai

Boos from the crowd who really wanted to see the NXT superstar do well and win this match. Nia though turns to the fans and mocks them with a cry baby taunt. She turns back to the ring as Beth is on her feet and clobbers her with a series of clotheslines trying to overwhelm Nia Jax but she overpowers Beth slamming her down to the mat! Nia then makes a point to target the back of Beth, slamming her down on the mat several times and taunting the veteran.

She even goes as far as to STOMP AND STANDS ON THE BACK OF BETH ON THE MAT! Nia shakes her head and lifts her up off the mat looking to toss her out BUT BETH FIGHTS BACK! Loud cheers from the crowd as Beth starts to make a fightback and lays into Nia Jax. She gets her in position to toss her out and nearly gets her over the ropes but NIA HEADBUTTS BETH SENDING HER BACK! Nia charges in at Beth BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A SPEAR!

Loud cheers from the crowd for her husband’s move as Nia Jax lays on the mat for a moment. Beth meanwhile gets to her feet but is still in a ton of pain after the damage done to her back. She grabs hold of Nia though and LOOKS FOR THE GLAM SLAM AGAIN! She gets Nia up into the air BUT HER BACK GIVES OUT! She drops to the mat and Nia drops next to her. Nia has an evil smile on her face and HITS THREE LEG DROPS TO THE BACK OF BETH! Boos ring out for each one as Nia picks Beth up into a FIREMAN’S CARRY POSITION AND TOSSES HER OUT WITH A POWERSLAM!

Eliminated by Nia Jax: Beth Phoenix

Winner: Nia Jax (14:47)

Loud boos from the crowd as Nia Jax gets to her feet and smugly poses, having made an immediate impact upon her return to the WWE after a year out. Beth outside the ring clutches her back and looks devasted to have lost out tonight.

Byron Saxton: Nia Jax is back and has made a big impact!

Elias: But who will she look to fight now she has a guaranteed Women’s title shot?

Byron Saxton: We know she has history with both the women taking part in tonight’s main event.

Elias: Or could she go to Smackdown? Hell, maybe she might even go after Rhea Ripley or Kay Lee Rae on NXT and NXT UK!

Nia Jax going back to developmental is probs a good idea. As Nia poses the camera focuses on Beth Phoenix who is resting by the steel steps in pain as she shakes her head, disappointed to have come up just short tonight against Nia Jax.


Byron Saxton:
You have to feel for Beth tonight. She came so close to winning and as we know she is entering the last year of her career.

Elias:
We’ve seen her confidence issues as of late. Will this motivate or hinder her?

The camera stays on Beth Phoenix for the moment as we cut to the 5th Money in the Bank interview of the pre-show.

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We cut to the same interview room we have seen several times now and this time we see Renee Young sitting across from
BOBBY LASHLEY! He has a scowl on his face and is in a tracksuit as Renee gets the interview started.

Renee Young: Thanks for coming Bobby.

Walking Armageddon remains silent as Renee carries on.


Renee Young:
On Monday Night Raw, we saw Angel Garza and Noam Dar team up to try to take yourself and Braun Strowman out. How are you feeling after that attack?

Bobby Lashley: I’m fine.

Short and sweet from Lashley who looks like he has little interest in speaking but Renee carries on.

Renee Young: Does the chance of those two forming an alliance bother you or change your plan going into the match?

Bobby sits there for a moment but just shakes his head. Renee chooses to move on to another question.


Renee Young:
Well let’s talk about your former alliance with Lio Rush.

Bobby looks angry at the thought of the question but Renee carries on.

Renee Young: Now he is trying to get back in your good books, don’t you think his assistance would be handy in dealing with Garza and Dar on Monday?

Bobby Lashley:
Or maybe he throws in the towel for me cause I’m in danger? No. I’m done with him.

Renee looks ready to respond but Bobby carries on.


Bobby Lashley:
The only reason he’s still around is because I still like him. But if he keeps trying to get me to take him back, I’ll put him in the ground!

Renee Young: Well he isn’t the only person who wants to manage…

Bobby Lashley:
No no I’m done with this.

Bobby gets to his feet and is clearly heated.


Bobby Lashley:
MVP can get lost too. I don’t need anyone.

He points at Renee looking to make his point clear.


Bobby Lashley:
I will go to Wrestlemania, destroy everyone and grab the briefcase giving a Universal title shot. And I can assure you, when Brock Lesnar wins I’m cashing in to get my rematch with him.

Renee Young: But what if Brock loses at Wrestlemania?

Bobby for the first time in this interview smiles.

Bobby Lashley: Then I’ll cash it in as soon as possible and use the title to get my rematch with Brock Lesnar. Like I said, I don’t need anyone.

Bobby goes to leave the room but Renee stops him with one final question.

Renee Young: But what if you don’t win? What then?

Bobby stops for a moment and clearly thinks about what Renee is saying before shaking his head and walking off bringing this interview to an end.

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After a few more pre-show segments we cut to our next interview and the final one from the Raw brand. Renee Young is sitting in the room as the doors open and
ANGEL GARZA makes his way inside. He has a smile on his face and a rose in his hand which he gives to Renee which brings a smile to her face.

Angel Garza:
For a beautiful lady.

Renee blushes slightly before putting the rose down.


Renee Young:
Thank you Angel. It is beautiful.

Angel Garza: Just like yourself and I.

He smugly smiles and is noticeably in a fancy white shirt with a button or two undone to show off his chest.

Renee Young: You haven’t been on Raw for very long but you have made an instant impact upon your first appearance at the Royal Rumble costing Aleister Black the Universal title.

Angel shrugs.

Angel Garza: When a beautiful and intelligent lady like Zelina requires your services, who can stay no?

Renee Young: Was that the sole reason for becoming part of the Ungovernables?

Angel smirks.

Angel Garza: No Renee. I want to make it to the top and us Ungovernables are on top of Raw.

Renee Young: Some would say it backfired on you as Aleister Black cost you the NXT Cruiserweight title.

Angel shakes his head and smiles.

Angel Garza: I don’t look at the past. I will get myself Cruiserweight gold very soon and I’ve certainly not forgotten about the gentleman Tyler Bate.

Renee Young: We know you ended up being the runner-up in the number one contender’s battle royal losing out to Dolph Ziggler.

Angel cuts her off.

Angel Garza: If I knew he was in the match, I would have been ready for the old man and tossed his ass out like I did the others! I will beat him or Ali for the Cruiserweight title whilst holding the briefcase.

Renee Young: How would Andrade feel about you holding a ticket to the Universal title if he walks out as Universal Champion?

Angel wags a finger.


Angel Garza:
When. Not if Renee. C’mon on girl.

Renee looks a bit annoyed at that line but Angel carries on.

Angel Garza: Andrade knows I won’t be coming for his title. Remember I can cash in for the Universal or WWE title and why would I cash in on my ally?

Angel smirks as he says it and even does a little wink.

Angel Garza: Plus he is an inspiration to me. He won the briefcase and lead to the creation of the Ungovernables! Now he paved the road so I can follow it!

Renee Young: One last question before you go, you seemed to form an alliance with Noam Dar ahead of Wrestlemania. Do you trust him?

Angel smirks.

Angel Garza: No. But he shouldn’t trust me either. We will take out the field and then I’ll take him out darling.

Angel gets his feet bringing the interview to an end winking at Renee and walks off as we cut to other pre-show segments.

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The next segment we focus on is a backstage segment as
HEAVY MACHINERY hang out in their locker room. Both men look focused as TUCKER KNIGHT speaks first.

Tucker Knight: Otis.

Otis stops doing push-ups and gets to his feet as he looks at his best friend.

Otis Dozovic: Yes Tucky.

Tucker walks over to Otis and the duo shares a hug. After a good few seconds, Tucker breaks the hug looking his best friend in the eyes.


Tucker Knight:
Otis I just want you to know if we do lose tonight…

Otis Dozovic: Tucky, Tucky we won’t lose.

Tucker Knight: Otis, we’ve never managed to win tag team titles before and I believe in us.

Tucker sighs though.

Tucker Knight: But just in case, I want to know that teaming up with you has been one of the best things in my life.

Tucker hugs Otis once again who tries not to tear up before responding.


Otis Dozovic:
Same here. But we ain’t losing Tucky. We will be champions. I promise you.

Both men share one more hug before we cut to another Money in the Bank interview.

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And this time we cut to the interview room as
PETE DUNNE sits in a Peaky Blinders beige suit across from Renee with his signature scowl on his face as Renee starts the interview off.

Renee Young:
Hello Pete.

Pete nods politely at Renee but remains silent for the moment.


Renee Young:
Now some people aren’t familiar with all of your time in WWE but you hold the record for the longest-reigning champion in the modern era holding the United Kingdom title for six hundred and eighty-five days. What was it like holding a title for nearly two years?

Pete remains stoic as he speaks.

Pete Dunne: It was tough. When you’re the champion for that long, the more people look to take you down and be the one to end the reign.

Renee Young: You beat a who’s who of future NXT stars and even some people we see on Raw and Smackdown today as champions didn’t you?

Pete nods.

Renee Young: Tyler Bate, Johnny Gargano, Roderick Strong, Adam Cole, Kyle O’Riley, Zack Gibson, Noam Dar, Danny Burch and others as well. You were a fighting champion.

Pete remains stoic even though he is getting a lot of praise from Renee.

Renee Young: It’s no wonder you have hit the ground running once you came to Smackdown Live. Did you hold any concern about stepping onto the blue brand?

Pete shrugs his shoulders.

Pete Dunne: Just different people’s fingers to snap and titles to win.

Renee Young:
Let’s talk about titles. You made an immediate impact and became Intercontinental champion at London Calling defeating Luke Harper for the title. How did it feel becoming an Intercontinental champion in your homeland?

Pete has the faintest of smiles before going back to his usual stoic expression.

Pete Dunne: It was great. Being a champion is what drives me forward.

Renee Young: How angry were you when Baron Corbin helped to cost you the title on Smackdown?

Pete scowls slightly.

Pete Dunne: I’ll leave it at this Renee. Snapping his fingers is something that will always make me happy.

Renee Young: Also makes the fans happy too.

Pete just shrugs in response not particularly caring about the fans.

Renee Young: You’ve also had other great moments since coming to Smackdown showing your stamina having lasted an hour in the Royal Rumble and also pushing Daniel Bryan for over thirty minutes. How do you last in a match that long?

Pete Dunne: Good stamina. I’ve spent years working on my style and I can grind an opponent down, picking their body apart until I get the final opening and twist one of their limbs until they tap or their body gives out.

Renee Young:
Speaking of you twisting limbs, you mentioned last year before Super Showdown’s Intercontinental title ladder match that snapping your opponent’s fingers stops them from climbing the ladder. We’ve heard Noam Dar mention a very similar plan. What do you have to say about his plan?

Pete shakes his head in disgust.

Pete Dunne: He’s such a cocky little git.

Truer words never spoken by Pete.


Pete Dunne:
But I’ll tell him this. We’ll see how many legs he can break when I break his fingers and he can’t even hold onto a leg let alone one of the steps?

Renee having interviewed Dar earlier smiles at the thoughts of Dar having his fingers broken.

Renee Young: One final question before you go. Which title do you plan on cashing in for if you win on Saturday night?

Pete Dunne looks at Renee stoically and just shrugs walking off, bringing the interview to a close as we cut to a few more pre-show segments.

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The final segment I’ll cover for the pre-show is the final interview from the Men’s Money in the Bank competitors with
BIG E sat down in front of Renee Young. Both are smiling as Renee gets the interview started.

Renee Young: Thanks for coming Big E.

Big E: A pleasure as always Renee.

Renee Young:
It’s been a very different year for yourself and the New Day hasn’t it.

Big E smiles and chuckles slightly nervously.

Big E: It has been a mixed year for us as a group. On the one hand, Kofi was WWE Champion something we have wanted to help him achieve ever since the New Day formed.

Big E smiles as he thinks about it.

Big E: And I became Intercontinental champion for the second time in my career.

Big E though stops smiling as he speaks about the rest of the year.

Big E: But Woods had to miss months on the shelf due to injury, we lost to the Revival for the tag team titles, Kofi had his title stolen from him and Kross helped steal my Intercontinental title from me.

Renee Young:
Let’s talk about your Intercontinental title reign coming to an end.

Big E nods though he is clearly not happy about how he lost his title.

Renee Young: Corey Graves has talked about the fact your focus on your friends is potentially holding you back from further success. Do you think he has a point since Karrion Kross targeted you due to your friendship with Kofi Kingston?

Big E sighs for a moment before responding.

Big E: Corey, listen I know he wants the best for me. He might not show it in the best and most healthy way but I know he wants me to become a world champion and he thinks I can.

Big E shakes his head.


Big E:
However he doesn’t understand that we make each other stronger.

Renee nods as Big E carries on his point.

Big E: We support each other and we feed off each other’s energy to help each other make in this business. Everyone else is willing to stab their friends in the back, we don’t want to do that to each other. We are a brotherhood.

Renee Young:
So what is the future of the New Day because as Kofi said on Smackdown. He wants you to focus on yourself starting at Wrestlemania.

Big E smiles.

Big E: Kofi is one of the best human beings on the planet. He is a good friend and a better father.

Big E has some high praise for Kofi.

Big E: He wants all of us to get our moments like he got. I mean look how many times we held the tag team titles.

Renee Young: Lost ever reign with the World tag team titles over on Raw.

Big E: Exactly. There isn’t much more for us to do in the tag team division and maybe one day, we will return to take our throne as the best tag team of all time but right now? We want to focus on single’s success.

Renee nods.

Renee Young: You all basically want your Kofimania moment?

Big E smiles.

Big E: I don’t know if any moment will beat what that moment meant to us but winning the WWE or Universal title? That would do it.

Renee Young: One final question Big E. What are your plans if you win the briefcase?

Big E looks at Renee with a devilish smile.

Big E: I’ll come over and tell you if you promise to keep it a secret.

Renee looks pensive.


Renee Young:
I am a journalist and it would be a big scoop.

Big E does a puppy dog eyes impression which makes Renee laugh.

Renee Young: OK, just for you Big E.

Big E gets up and whispers in Renee’s ear which calls her to raise her eyebrows. Big E takes a seat across from Renee as she smiles.

Renee Young: Well if you do win, I hope to see you pull it off.

Big E: Thanks Renee.

Renee Young: And thank you for your time.

Big E gets to his feet bringing the interview to an end whilst the pre-show goes through a few more segments before bringing the pre-show to an end as they hype up night 1 of Wrestlemania.

Wrestlemania night 1 will be up next weekend!
 

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Wrestlemania 36: Night 1
April 4th 2020
Tampa, Florida
Raymond James Stadium




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The usual hype video plays at the start of the show to get the fans at home hyped before we cut to the Raymond James Stadium as the pyro goes off! The fans start to cheer wildly as we pan around the massive arena before cutting to the commentary team at ringside (after showing us the Spanish announce table as well)!

Michael Cole: It’s Saturday night. You know what that means. Welcome to Wrestlemania thirty-six night one!

Corey Graves: And Michael I must say, it’s a pleasure to be with you. I’ve been stuck with Saxton for too long!

Michael Cole: Hey I like Elias and Big Show but it’s good to be back with you too even if it will be for just this match!

Corey Graves:
We’re too iconic for the others Michael. We’d show them all up if we were here all night!



Boos ring out from the live crowd as the music hits for the hosts of this year’s Wrestlemania:
THE IICONICS! They both have smug smirks on their face though as they stand at the top of the ramp, having changed into nice Britney inspired dresses.

Corey Graves: Speaking of iconic, it’s our Wrestlemania hosts!

Michael Cole:
Well if there is one thing these two know what to do, it is to hype things up!

Corey Graves: But Michael could you think of a more perfect duo for the first ever two-night Wrestlemania? There is no tag more iconic than these two!

Michael Cole: Do you want a list?

Instead of listening to the banter between Corey and Michael we cut back to our hosts at the top of the entrance ramp.

Peyton Royce: Welcome to Wrestlemania!

Cheap pop from the crowd as the duo smiles.

Billie Kay: And are you ready for us to make it the most iconic Wrestlemania ever?

Another cheap pop from the crowd as the duo smile.


Peyton Royce:
This year’s Wrestlemania is too big for one night and Billie tell them why!

Billie Kay: Us!

And there are now boos for the cocky heels as they smugly laugh to themselves.

Peyton Royce: We made Wrestlemania so big last year when we won the tag team titles, they had to make it a two-night event.

Billie Kay: You should be thanking us!

More boos from the crowd who clearly disagree but The Iiconics ignore them.

Peyton Royce: Billie we truly could stay out here all night and these people would love it.

Boos are getting louder but Billie Kay.

Billie Kay: We can’t give these people too much of a good thing Peyton.

Peyton Royce:
You’re so right Billie.

Billie Kay: I know I know.

Peyton Royce:
So let’s announce the first match to start this show which is truly an…

Billie Kay: Iiconic Wrestlemania match!

Cheers from the crowd happy the show is properly getting underway as the camera zooms out once Billie Kay and Peyton Royce separate as they each stand next to ladders on the entrance ramp!

Peyton Royce: The Money in the Bank ladder match!

A massive pop from the crowd as we can see a series of ladders around the ring of various sizes before we get the first entrance for the match!



More boos from the crowd for the next entrant though a few Scottish fans in the crowd can be heard chanting loudly as
NOAM DAR makes his way out to the ring. He has a cocky smirk on his face and even has a special Scottish/Israel tracksuit on which he takes off on route to the ring ahead of the biggest match of his career so far. He steps into the ring and shares a fist bump with Angel Garza in the ring.

Michael Cole:
Another man who has been making an impact in the Cruiserweight division, Noam Dar looks as cocky as ever.

Corey Graves:
This man has more confidence than anyone in the company I think.

Michael Cole: And he has formed a potentially dangerous alliance with Angel Garza as we saw on the final Monday Night Raw before Wrestlemania.

Corey Graves: Two young studs looking to make an impact is a dangerous prospect for everyone in this field tonight.



Loud cheers from the live crowd who are very much a smarky one and it is full of British fans as well as
PETE DUNNE walks out with a signature scowl on his face. He is wearing his tweed jacket based on the Peaky Blinders attire that he sometimes wore in Progress. Trent Seven stands next to him with a towel around his neck and wishes his close friend good luck before heading backstage.

Michael Cole: Speaking of young superstars, Pete Dunne has been making an instant impact as part of Smackdown Live.

Corey Graves: Appearing on Smackdown and almost instantly becoming Intercontinental champion plus his performances over the last few months, Pete has to be a favorite for this match.

Michael Cole:
Someone who loves breaking the fingers of his opponents is perfect for this match.

Corey Graves: But he faces off against a man who will be targeting a very different limb instead.

Pete Dunne steps into the ring across from the duo across from him and gives them his signature glare as they wait for the other 5 men to make their way out.



A decent pop from the crowd as
RICOCHET makes his way out and poses at the top of the entrance ramp. He takes a moment to look at the ladder at the top of the entrance ramp and smiles before sprinting down the ring. He slides under the ropes and comes face to face with Pete Dunne, a former ally on NXT in War Games. There is no friendship this time as Dunne and Ricochet both have a brief chat in the ring.

Michael Cole:
No one can do the things in the ring that Ricochet can do. He is one of a kind.

Corey Graves: All the competitors in this match are stepping into Ricochet’s world. The skies.

Michael Cole: But we have a couple of submission specialists in the match who might take the limbs away from Ricochet.

Corey Graves: If there is one man who I believe can get up a ladder without fingers, it’s Ricochet.



A mixed reaction from the live crowd as
BUDDY MURPHY walks out onto the ramp looking focused, getting a lot more cheers from a more smarky crowd. He looks determined as he walks down the ramp and heads to the ring. Once inside he keeps to himself as he stares at the briefcase hanging above the ring, focused on the prize.

Michael Cole: Buddy Murphy has been impressing on Friday night Smackdown like you said he would Corey.

Corey Graves: I’ve done this long enough now to have an eye for talent and Buddy Murphy is my dark horse to pick up the win tonight.

Michael Cole: He keeps coming this close. So many times he looked like breaking through but just missed out.

Corey Graves: He is determined to make sure tonight is the night he finally makes it.



The biggest pop of the entrants so far as
BIG E walks out and gyrates for the live crowd. He is noticeably wearing trunks with Kofi and Woods’s names on it as he walks to the ring. He slaps hands with the fans and slides into the ring more than ready for action. All the wrestlers in the ring have their eyes on him being the biggest person so far to come out.

Michael Cole: Big E is someone you have been trying to advise on how to make it to the top Corey. Do you think tonight will be his night?

Corey Graves:
I’ve been telling him to focus on getting the job done for himself. He did that at Super Showdown and lost the title but his friendship with Kofi and Woods cost him the Intercontinental title!

Michael Cole: Maybe but Big E feels he wouldn’t be where he is today with The New Day.

Corey Graves: But there comes a point where you need to leave the past behind! He could do so much more than the New Day!

In the ring, Dar and Angel Garza are noticeably mouthing off and talking a whole bunch of trash until…



Boos from the crowd though a few cheers as
BOBBY LASHLEY marches out with an angry look on his face! He does have a smile on his face and heads straight for the ring!

Michael Cole:
On Monday Night Raw, Angel Garza and Noam Dar attacked Bobby Lashley and Braun Strowman with a steel chair leaving them laying!

Corey Graves: And Bobby isn’t waiting for revenge!

Michael Cole: Maybe he does need a manager to reign him in…

Corey Graves: Try telling him that right now.

Bobby Lashley slides into the ring and ignores the other competitors trying to get his hands on Garza and Dar who slide out of the ring! Bobby follows them as they back up the entrance ramp until…



The crowd goes wild Noam Dar and Angel Garza freeze in fear as
BRAUN STROWMAN marches out leaving the two Cruiserweights trapped between the giants they have angered.

Michael Cole: I think Angel and Noam are in even more trouble!

Corey Graves: Between a rock and a hard place Michael!

The two Cruiserweight are pushed together until they are trapped between the two giants on the entrance ramp. Meanwhile in the ring, BUDDY MURPHY uses this distraction to clobber BIG E WITH A RUNNING KNEE! Dunne shrugs and goes after Ricochet as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway with a bang!

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 Buddy Murphy

The carnage at the top of the entrance ramp carries on as Braun and Bobby grab one of Angel and Noam each as they lift them into the air AND YEET THEM UP THE ENTRANCE RAMP INTO THE LADDERS ON THE STAGE! Back in the ring, the chaos carries on as Murphy sends Big E to the outside whilst Dunne tosses Ricochet over the top rope for a moment as the Aussie and the Brit come face to face. Murphy charges in but Dunne catches him off-guard with a forearm smash!

Murphy falls backward as Dunne grabs hold of the arm of the Aussie and starts to bend the arm of Murphy getting him in position to potentially BREAK HIS FINGERS… BUT MURPHY SENDS HIM BACK! Back on the entrance ramp Bobby Lashley grabs Garza and lifts him into a GORILLA PRESS POSITION BEFORE TOSSING HIM INTO THE PIRATE SHIP SET AT THE TOP OF THE ENTRANCE RAMP! Braun meanwhile pounds on Dar before SLAMMING HIM BACK FIRST ON THE FALLEN LADDER!

Noam Dar screams in total pain as Braun isn’t done as he picks up Dar and HURLS HIM INTO LASHLEY! Well, their alliance is over already! Back in the ring Murphy and Dunne are trading strikes in with each other to the delight of the crowd. As this is going on however Ricochet has CLIMBED THE LADDER OUTSIDE THE RING AND LEAPS OFF THE LADDER ONTO THE MEN IN THE RING WIPING THEM OUT WITH A TWISTING CROSSBODY!

Loud cheers for the show of athleticism whilst at the top of the entrance ramp Braun Strowman has grabbed one of the ladders CHUCKING IT ONTO BOBBY AND DAR! He then looks at the ladder on the entrance ramp next to them having an idea! Braun slowly climbs the ladder getting halfway up BEFORE HITTING A DIVING SPLASH ONTO THE LADDER CRUSHING DAR AND LASHLEY! Cheers from the crowd stunned at the move by Braun who rolls away from the pair.

Back ringside, Ricochet has grabbed a ladder from the outside and places it in the middle of the ring upright ready to climb it. However before he can climb the ladder, BIG E IS BACK IN ACTION AND HITS HIM WITH A CLOTHESLINE FROM BEHIND! Ricochet falls front first onto the ladder as Big E lays into him with a few more strikes to the back. Big E is getting a decent pop from the crowd as the camera cuts to the entrance with Braun getting back to his feet after the splash… BUT ANGEL GARZA JUMPS FROM THE PIRATE SHIP ONTO BRAUN WIPING HIM OUT!

A lot of the crowd don’t like him but they can’t help popping for that high-risk move by Garza. The Mexican superstar rests for a moment whilst back in the ring Big E lifts Ricochet up above his head to slam him to the outside… BUT RICOCHET WIGGLES OUT AND LANDS ON BIG E’S SHOULDER BEFORE JUMPING OFF HIM MID-WAY ONTO THE LADDER! Ricochet quickly climbs up the ladder getting cheers for the unique counter but Big E stops him pulling him off the ladder and slamming him back first onto the mat!

Ricochet winces in pain as Big E turns his attention back to the ladder but BUDDY MURPHY LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE HITTING A SIT-OUT MISSILE DROPKICK! Big E goes back first into the ladder knocking it over as he winces in pain! Buddy isn’t done though as he grabs hold of Big E lifting him off the mat and looks to go for a GERMAN SUPLEX ONTO THE LADDER BUT BIG E FIGHTS OUT OF IT! A knee to the head stops Murphy as Big E grabs him and HITS AN OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY ACROSS THE RING!

Murphy lands near the turnbuckle in the corner of the ring. Big E isn’t done though as he follows up with a SPEAR IN THE CORNER! Big E backs up ready to go for another one but PETE DUNNE APPEARS WITH A LADDER IN HIS LAYING OUT BIG E WITH IT! Buddy Murphy stumbles out of the corner and he gets SMASHED WITH THE LADDER TOO! Angel Garza meanwhile tries to leap into the ring BUT GET A SHOT TO THE CHEST WITH LADDER BY DUNNE IN BRUTAL FASHION!

Angel rolls out of the ring clutching his mid-section as Dunne looks non-pulsed as he places the ladder in the center of the ring but before he can make the climb… BOBBY LASHLEY makes his way down the entrance ramp with a scowl on his face. Dunne shows zero fear and goes for a FOREARM SMASH AS HE TRIES TO ENTER THE RING BUT LASHLEY NO SELLS IT, CLOCKING DUNNE AND SENDING HIM FALLING BACKWARD!

Lashley steps through the ropes and joins Dunne in the ring, running through the Bruiserweight with a wicked clothesline! Lashley picks up Dunne and slams him around the ring a few times before looking to toss him onto the turned-over ladder in the corner BUT DUNNE COUNTERS INTO AN ARMBAR! Dunne yanks on the arm of Lashley who gets down to the mat but soon powers Dunne up looking to ONE-HAND POWERBOMB HIM ONTO THE LADDER… DUNNE GRABS THE FINGERS AND SNAPS THEM! Bobby falls back to the mat as Dunne lets go of the arm and rolls away from Lashley.

Dunne looks to the ladder next to him and grabs hold of it before bringing it to Lashley. He grabs Lashley by the hand AND FULL-ON STARTS STOMPING ON HIS HEAD! He gets to double digits keeping Lashley down for the time being before dragging Lashley’s hand between the ladder AND HE STARTS SLAMMING IT DOWN ON HIS FINGERS! A brutal assault by Dunne using the ladder BEFORE FINISHING IT OFF WITH A STOMP CRUSHING HIS FINGERS BETWEEN THE LADDER! Bobby screams in pain before rolling out of the ring as Dunne looks proud of his handiwork… DAR CLOCKS HIM IN THE RIGHT LEG WITH A LADDER!

Dunne falls to the mat as Dar smirks to himself and places the ladder down on the mat. Dar places the ladder in the corner of the ring as he grabs Dunne looking to do more damage BUT BOTH MEN ARE WIPED OUT BY BRAUN CHARGING INTO THE RING! The monster among men looks pissed off as he grabs Pete Dunne and launches him over the ropes out of the ring onto everyone outside the ring! Loud cheers from the crowd as Braun roars before looking at Noam Dar!

Dar on the mat who normally has a cocky smirk moves away from Braun almost begging the giant off! Braun though has no interest in such games as he grabs Dar and hurls him ONTO THE LADDER HE SET UP IN THE CORNER! Dar’s back brutally bounces off the ladder as he lands on the mat in pain. Braun meanwhile looks to the ladder and slowly makes the climb, making sure not to break the ladder with his massive size! He gets about halfway up the ladder AS RICOCHET LEAPS OFF THE ROPES JUMPING ONTO BRAUN’S BACK!

Ricochet holds onto Braun looking to go for a sleeper hold but it has little effect on Braun who carries on climbing up the ladder! Ricochet tries hitting Braun in the back of the head but this just annoys Braun instead who elbows Ricochet in the head and drops his like a gnat! Ricochet holds his head as Braun is nearly at the top BUT RICOCHET HITS A DROPKICK TO THE LEG OF BRAUN CAUSING BRAUN TO STOP CLIMBING GETTING HIS LEG STUCK IN THE LADDER AND GETTING STUCK UPSIDE DOWN!

Braun hangs from the ladder as Ricochet leaps off the ropes looking for a TRIANGLE MOONSAULT PRESS ONTO THE HANGING BRAUN… BUT MURPHY CATCHES HIM IN MID-AIR WITH A HANGING SOCCER KICK! Ricochet falls to the mat as Murphy smirks and heads back inside the ring. He climbs over the ropes as he sees Braun trying to unhang himself from the ropes as Murphy grabs Braun’s arms AND HITS A KAMIGOYE!

Buddy stuns the monster among men who now falls to the floor next to him before looking at the ladder ready to climb… BUT ANGEL HAS THE SAME IDEA! Both men start to climb up the ladder and meet each other at the top as the duo battle it out as they try to bring the briefcase down! Both men battle it out for a while until BIG E SLIDES INTO THE RING AND TIPS THE LADDER SENDING BOTH MEN CRASHING TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING! Big E gets a massive pop as he grabs the ladder and repositions it… before coming face to face with BOBBY LASHLEY!

The two big men stare each other down before trading punches in the middle of the ring with each other! However, Bobby ends up hurting his own hand due to the broken fingers giving Big E the edge and he gets him up for the BIG ENDING BUT BOBBY RAKES THE EYES! Boos for the chip tactic from Bobby as Big E falls back AND BOBBY SPEARS BIG E INTO THE LADDER THAT IS SIDEWAYS IN THE CORNER! Big E yells in pain after taking a brutal bump to the back!

Big E rolls out of the ring as Bobby is still in pain, struggling due to his hand as a cocky NOAM DAR SITS ON THE TOP ROPE ABOVE HIM! Dar leaps off the top rope and hits a DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO BOBBY LASHLEY! Dar talks a whole bunch of trash to Bobby down on the floor but soon the smirk is wiped off his face by Pete Dunne ONCE AGAIN CLOCKING HIM IN THE FACE WITH A FOREARM! Dunne grabs hold of Dar and hits him with an X-PLEX!

Dunne looks at Dar though and has evil intentions in mind as he GETS HIM READY FOR THE FINGER SNAP! However before he can do it, BOBBY LASHLEY SLAMS THE LADDER DOWN ON DUNNE! Noticeably he is holding it one-handed as he gives Dunne several hard shots with the chair before smashing Dar with it as well! Bobby looks furious as he glares at the two men in the match. Buddy Murphy runs into the ring but he gets the ladder into his gut as well!

Ricochet leaps into the ring as Lashley swings the ladder at him BUT RICOCHET LEAPS OVER BOBBY AND THE LADDER JUMPING ONTO THE LADDER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING BEFORE HITTING A MOONSAULT PRESS FROM THE LADDER ONTO BOBBY AND THE LADDER HE IS HOLDING! Ricochet once again shows off his insane agility! Lashley rolls out of the ring for the time being as Ricochet looks at the ladder ready to make the climb but is joined on the ladder by ANGEL GARZA!

Both men race to the top of the ladder though Garza is slightly slower due to the damage done to his mid-section so far. The two cruiserweights battle at the top of the ladder as commentary notes Ricochet is more used to fighting people taller and stronger than him so Garza might have the edge as a former NXT Cruiserweight champion. As they battle Garza DOES A THUMB TO THE EYE BEFORE GRABBING HOLD OF RICOCHET HITTING A SPANISH FLY FROM THE TOP OF THE LADDER!

A holy shit chant starts as both men lay down and out after the big move from the top of the ladder! However, as they are laid out on the mat we see BIG E slide back into the ring getting a massive pop from the crowd! He starts to climb up the ladder but stops as he sees BRAUN STROWMAN SLIDE INTO THE RING! Both powerhouses stand across each other in the ring as Big E starts giving Braun a series of clotheslines trying to send him out of the ring but Braun overpowers him sending Big E backward!

Braun looks at the ladder in the middle of the ring and grabs it as he looks at Big E before YEETING IT AT BIG E WHO MOVES JUST IN TIME SENDING IT CRASHING TO THE OUTSIDE! Braun looks annoyed and charges in but Big E moves sending Braun crashing into the corner of the ring. The monster turns around as Big E charges in BUT STOPS HIM WITH A BIG BOOT! Braun then grabs Big E and picks him up SLAMMING HIM THROUGH THE LADDER IN THE CORNER BREAKING IT IN HALF!

Big E lays in the wreckage as Braun roars to the crowd getting a mixed reaction due to what he did to Big E. E meanwhile rolls out of the ring selling the damage done as Braun turns around… NOAM DAR SLIDES INTO THE RING WITH A LADDER IN HAND! Braun turns around glaring at the duo and the smirk soon fades from the face of Dar as Braun wipes out the cocky Scot with a BIG BOOT TO THE HEAD! Dar falls to the mat as Braun grabs him by the throat reading to chokeslam him… LOW BLOW BY ANGEL GARZA!

Braun staggers and loses his footing dropping Noam Dar! Dar runs off the ropes and hits a CHOP BLOCK TO THE RIGHT LEG OF BRAUN! Braun now finally falls over as Garza follows up by climbing to the top rope and hitting a FROG SPLASH! Shades of Eddie Guerrero by the Mexican superstar. Angel clutches his ribs as Noam looks over to the corner and has an idea, he sees the ladder in the corner and brings it over to Braun. Angel and Dar drag the tree chunk legs of Braun placing it between the ladder as NOAM DAR LOCKS IN A CHAMPAGNE SUPER KNEEBAR USING THE LADDER!

Dar wrenches back on the giant’s leg looking to take him completely out of the match! Angel Garza meanwhile grabs one of the broken pieces from the ladder in the corner and hits Braun with it keeping him from escaping the hold! Meanwhile, Murphy, Dunne, Lashley and Ricochet all individually try to get back into the ring but Garza cuts them all off using the ladder piece as the Garza and Dar’s alliance takes control of this match! Dar is tearing apart Braun’s right leg but the monster finally breaks free from the hold and kicks Dar away with his left leg!

Braun gets up using the ropes, struggling to stand due to the damage done to his right leg. Garza tries to charge in with the broken in half ladder piece but Braun grabs it yanking away from Garza and smashes him with it! Garza falls to the mat as DAR RUNS OFF THE ROPES AND HITS A BASEMENT DROPKICK TO THE RIGHT LEG OF BRAUN! Braun goes to his knees as Dar shouts to Garza as they each grab the ladder Dar brought into the ring and charge at Braun… WHO RUNS THROUGH THE LADDER!

Dar and Garza stand there in total shock holding half the broken ladder in their hands before Braun clobbers them both with a clothesline wiping them both out. He then looks to the other ladder which is on the ring mat as he grabs both men by the throat and hoists them into the air… DOUBLE CHOKESLAM ONTO THE LADDER! Garza and Dar both have their spines bounce off the ladder rolling out of the ring as Braun roars, standing tall before grabbing the ladder to set it up in the middle of the ring ready to climb…

BUT BOBBY LASHLEY IS BACK IN THE RING! And he smiles seeing Braun struggling to stand properly on his feet. Bobby starts grappling with the monster among men as they battle it out in the middle of the ring until Lashley gets Braun up onto his shoulders. However, as he goes for a running powerslam… RICOCHET LEAPS OFF THE LADDER ONTO BRAUN ON BOBBY’S SHOULDER AND THEN ONTO THE LADDER! Bobby drops Braun with the powerslam unaware of what’s happening as Ricochet is at the top of the ladder…

BUT MURPHY PUSHES IT OVER STOPPING RICOCHET AND SENDING HIM CRASHING TO THE MAT! Bobby turns around coming face to face with Buddy Murphy and the former Cruiserweight champion shows no fear going for a JUMPING KNEE TO THE HEAD! He sends Bobby Lashley backward before looking to get him on his shoulders for MURPHY'S LAW! He tries to power him up but can’t quite manage it as Bobby Lashley escapes from the hold and tosses Murphy across the ring with authority.

Murphy lands with a hard thud on the mat wincing slightly due to the landing as Lashley looks to climb the ladder, struggling due to his right hand. As he is climbing however, we see Pete Dunne slide into the ring with a ladder of his own and sets it up in the center of the ring next to Bobby! Dunne makes it up the ladder faster than Lashley, though he struggles slightly due to his right leg. They stand next to each other as they battle at the top of the ladders with Lashley winning out until Dunne grabs the broken fingers SLAMMING THEM ONTO THE TOP OF THE LADDER!

Bobby is in pain as Dunne goes for a series of forearm smashes to the head! Bobby wobbles on the top of the ladder but stays on it as BUDDY MURPHY HAS CLIMBED THE OTHER SIDE OF DUNNE’S LADDER AND REACHES FOR THE TITLE! Dunne though stops him as the three men battle at the top of the ladder but it soon turns to 4 as RICOCHET JOINS THEM ON THE LADDER! All 4 men try to reach for the briefcase looking to pull it down but no one wins out as BIG E SLIDES INTO THE RING AND PUSHES BOTH LADDERS OVER SENDING ALL 4 MEN CRASHING TO THE FLOOR!

Loud cheers from the crowd as Big E shows off his amazing strength whilst standing tall over the four bodies on the mat. All 4 men roll out of the ring as Big E grabs one of the ladders and places it in the middle of the ring. Big E noticeably clutches his back which is in pain but starts to slowly climb the ladder, with the crowd getting louder and louder as he makes the climb. He is inches from the top of the ladder as he reaches out looking to pull the briefcase down… BUT NOAM DAR AND ANGEL GARZA STOP HIM!

Garza though isn’t done as he grabs one of the ladders on the floor next to the main ladder. He sees Murphy and Ricochet trying to enter the ring again so clocks the duo with it! Both men fall to the floor as Garza turns back to rising Pete Dunne and clocks him as well. Garza looks to the ladder and the ropes as he jams the ladder in between not only the ladder but also the ropes as he grabs Dunne hitting him several times before getting him ready to go for the WING CLIPPER… WHILST JUST OUT OF VIEW DAR STARTS TO CLIMB THE LADDER!

Garza drops Pete Dunne and goes over to the other side as he pulls down Noam Dar! Dar plays innocent as Garza is clearly very annoyed. The two men start to argue with each other until BRAUN STROWMAN REAPPEARS AND TAKES BOTH DOWN WITH A T-REX DROPKICK! Braun after hitting it has to stop for a moment having damaged his right leg allowing Dunne to try to take advantage BUT BRAUN GRABS HIM AND SCOOPS HIM UP LAUNCHING HIM INTO THE LADDER DOWN IN THE RING!

Dunne’s back bounces off the ladder and he falls out of the ring as Braun stands tall in the ring. He turns around as Ricochet leaps off the top rope BUT BRAUN CATCHES HIM IN MID-AIR POWERBOMBING HIM OUT OF THE RING NEAR THE ANNOUNCE TABLE! Braun is still struggling to walk due to the damage done to his right leg as Murphy leaps through the air hitting a JUMPING KNEE! He doesn’t stop there catching Braun with TWO V-TRIGGER STAGGERING HIM! Murphy runs off the ropes going for another one but Braun grabs him by the throat CHOKESLAMMING HIM DOWN ONTO THE LADDER!

Angel and Dar both get to their feet as they charge in again but they GET DOUBLE CHOKESLAMMED ONTO THE LADDER NEXT TO MURPHY! Braun is on the rampage as Bobby Lashley slides back into the ring but as he goes to punch Braun, THE MONSTER AMONG MEN GRABS HIS RIGHT FIST AND CRUSHES IT, DOING FURTHER DAMAGE TO HIS BUSTED FINGERS BEFORE GRABBING HOLD OF LASHLEY AND GORILLA PRESS SLAMMING HIM INTO DUNNE AND RICOCHET OUTSIDE THE RING!

Braun is looking completely unstoppable in the ring however as this rampage is going on BIG E SLIDES INTO THE RING COMING FACE TO FACE WITH THE MONSTER AMONG MEN TO LOUD CHEERS FROM THE CROWD! Braun goes for a few punches but E dodges them before running off the ropes with a series of SHOULDERBLOCKS! He keeps running off the ropes several times sending Braun backward! Braun ends up by the ropes as Big E runs off them again and sends Braun over them onto the apron with a clothesline! Braun staggers on the apron AS BIG E SPEARS BRAUN THROUGH THE ROPES TO THE RING FLOOR!

A massive pop from the crowd as both men land outside the ring with a hard thud. They lay down on the ring floor whilst we see Garza and Dar talking to Ricochet. Braun though being the monster he is, RISES TO HIS FEET AS THE SAME TIME AS BIG E! Big E tries to take him down but Braun overpowers him with a BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX CAUSING BIG E EVEN MORE DAMAGE TO HIS BACK! Bobby Lashley though soon comes round the corner and SPEARS BRAUN STROWMAN! Cheers from the crowd as Bobby turns to the Spanish announce table and has an idea!

He rips the monitors off the table and tosses the cover to the side as he goes to grab Braun Strowman but Braun counters with a DELAYED VERTICAL SUPLEX! Pete Dunne though charges in straight after going for a KNEEBAR! Braun fights him off BUT GETS CLOCKED WITH A PAIR OF LADDERS BY DAR AND GARZA! The duo pepper Braun with a series of ladders shots until he falls on the announce desk! We then see RICOCHET HAS CLIMBED THE MASSIVE LADDER NEXT TO THE ANNOUNCE TABLE! Ricochet points to the sky BEFORE FLYING OFF THE LADDER HITTING A 630 SPLASH TO BRAUN STROWMAN THROUGH THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!

A massive HOLY SHIT chant breaks out from the live crowd as Braun Strowman and Ricochet are laid out in the wreckage of the announce table. Garza and Dar smirk as they fist bump each other but before either man can do anything BIG E AND LASHLEY GRAB ONE OF THEM EACH HITTING OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEXES ON THE RING FLOOR! Bobby Lashley and Big E then come face to face as they battle once more whilst in the ring BUDDY MURPHY HAS STARTED TO RECOVER AND CRAWLS TO THE LADDER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING BUT IS CUT OFF BY PETE DUNNE!

Dunne gets on top of Murphy and starts hitting him with a series of CURB STOMPS ON THE MAT! He reigns down viciously before dropping Murphy on the mat and heading up the ladder himself. Outside the ring, Big E sends Lashley into the steel steps before sliding into the ring to stop Dunne! Big E grabs hold of Dunne and lifts him up looking to POWERBOMB HIM BUT AS HE HOISTS DUNNE UP BOBBY LASHLEY REAPPEARS AND SPEARS HIM! Lashley isn’t done there as he grabs Dunne and POWERSLAMS HIM TO THE MAT!

Dunne, Big E and Murphy all roll out of the ring leaving Bobby alone inside the ring. The All-Mighty starts to climb the ladder, once again struggling due to the broken fingers wincing as he climbs each step. However, he gets fingertips away from the top of the ladder AS DAR AND GARZA EACH USE THE LADDER TO CLOCK BOBBY LASHLEY IN THE BACK DROPPING HIM FROM THE LADDER! Loud boos from the crowd as once again this alliance proves to be the difference in keeping this match alive.

Angel and Dar give him a couple more shots with the ladder whilst he is on the floor before tossing the ladder they had out of the ring. Angel says something to Noam Dar who grabs the right leg of Lashley turning away from the ladder… AS ANGEL SNEAKS UP THE LADDER! Dar pulls on the right leg of Lashley but soon sees what is happening as he breaks the hold and pulls Angel off the ladder confronting him. Angel just shrugs and smirks at Noam Dar who SLAPS HIM!

Angel looks furious and SLAPS NOAM BACK! Dar holds his face before ANGEL AND DAR EXPLODE REIGNING DOWN BLOWS ON EACH OTHER! Time to consider the alliance dead! Dar looks to go after the legs of Angel but Angel fights him off and puts him in the WING CLIPPER HOLD LOCKING IT ON TIGHT AS DAR TAPS! However, that won’t stop Angel from keeping it on tight BUT LASHLEY CLOBBERS BOTH MEN!

Lashley is back in the ring and he looks pissed as he lays a beating on both Angel Garza and Noam Dar before sending them over the ropes with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE! Lashley stands in the ring for a moment looking at the ladder but looks at the duo down on the outside and WANTS TO DO MORE DAMAGE TO THEM! He rolls outside grabbing the ladder that Dar had tossed as he places it between the ring apron and the barricade. He yanks both men up off the mat and SLAMS THEM WITH A DOUBLE VERTICAL SUPLEX ONTO THE LADDER BRIDGE!

Dar and Angel Garza’s backs bounce off the ladder as they look down for the count! Bobby Lashley turns back to the ring BUT AS HE DOES BUDDY MURPHY RUNS OFF THE APRON AND JUMPS OFF THE LADDER BRIDGE HITTING A TORNADO DDT PLANTING LASHLEY! Cheers from the crowd as Buddy gets to his feet and unlike Lashley, his focus is on climbing the ladder. He climbs step by step by step as he gets closer to finally getting to the top BUT PETE DUNNE APPEARS IN THE RING GRABBING THE LEG OF MURPHY!

Murphy though is determined to climb the ladder and to not be stopped this time as he frantically kicks Dunne away until he finally breaks free! Murphy goes back to climbing and is inches away… AS DUNNE CLIMBS ONTO THE LADDER BRIDGE AND USES THAT TO MEET MURPHY AT THE TOP OF THE LADDER! Both men start trading strikes but Murphy refuses to lose and overwhelms Dunne… UNTIL THE BRUISERWEIGHT SPITS HIS MOUTHGUARD OUT AND BITES BUDDY MURPHY!

Mostly cheers from the crowd but a fair few boos for the heelish actions of Dunne here, showing his desperation to win this match and stop Buddy! Dunne doesn’t stop there as he grabs the FINGERS OF BUDDY SNAPPING THEM! Buddy shouts in pain as Dunne looks to toss him off the ladder… BUT MURPHY HEADBUTTS HIM SEVERAL TIMES! Dunne is staggered as Murphy reaches for the briefcase again but Dunne hits a forearm stopping him. Murphy realizes what he needs to do as he scoops Dunne up and HITTING AN AVALANCHE MURPHY'S LAW FROM THE LADDER!

A massive holy shit chant starts up from the crowd as both men lay down on the mat. Murphy shows some sign of life and crawls to the ladder… BUT BOBBY LASHLEY IS BACK IN THE RING AND WIPES HIM OUT WITH A BRUTAL SPEAR! Loud boos from the crowd as Lashley stands over Murphy and scoops him up hitting a MILITARY PRESS TOSS TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING! Lashley smirks and turns to the ring, climbing onto the ladder bridge so he doesn’t need to use his busted right hand as much and climbs the ladder… AS BIG E SLIDES BACK INTO THE RING!

Big E looks at the ladder and climbs the other side struggling due to the damage done to his back during the match. Both men reach the top at the same time as they start to battle it out! Lashley noticeably is punching with his left hand so Big E is gaining the upper hand UNTIL LASHLEY CLOCKS HIM WITH THE RIGHT DROPPING HIM FROM THE LADDER! Big E falls to the mat BUT LASHLEY IS IN TOO MUCH PAIN TO REACH FOR THE BRIEFCASE!

He clutches his right hand before repositioning himself as he looks to reach up… BUT BIG E PULLS HIS LEG STOPPING HIM! Big E climbs onto the ladder bridge as Lashley kicks him off! Big E falls backward onto the ladder bridge as Lashley reaches out for the briefcase but E refuses to let him grab it as he slams into the back of Lashley with a BODY AVALANCHE! He does it a couple more times before GRABBING HOLD OF LASHLEY! BIG E USES ALL HIS STRENGTH HITTING THE BOOTY DROP (Elevated powerbomb) THROUGH THE LADDER BRIDGE!

The ladder snaps in half and Big E rolls away as Lashley lays in the wreckage! Big E slowly gets back to his feet as the crowd goes wild and he looks up into the sky, staring at the briefcase! Big E climbs onto the ladder and slowly climbs rung by rung. He gets closer and closer as the crowd gets louder, cheering Big E on. Big E makes it to the top as THERE IS NO ONE AROUND TO STOP HIM AND HE UNHOOKS THE BRIEFCASE!

BIG E IS MR. MONEY IN THE BANK!

Winner and New Mr. Money in the Bank: Big E (24:03)

A massive pop from the live crowd as they go wild and BIG E STANDS ATOP THE LADDER WITH THE MONEY IN THE BANK BRIEFCASE IN HAND! He has a massive smile on his face as the camera pans around the ringside area showing all the carnage and the broken ladders/ bodies around ringside.

Corey Graves: Big E has done it! He has won the Money in the Bank briefcase! He finally did it Michael!

Michael Cole: We’ve known how good Big E has been for years and he just needed that moment to break through to make it to the top and he has gotten his Kofimania moment tonight!

Corey Graves:
He has earned it but let’s talk about the carnage around the ring. Braun and Ricochet are only just coming too. Everyone in this match put their bodies on the line to get themselves a guaranteed World title shot within the next 12 months!

Michael Cole: And we have two world title matches this weekend! Could we see Big E cash in tonight or tomorrow?

Big E carries on celebrating in the ring and showing off the briefcase for the live crowd as he even does a dance for the fans. Meanwhile, we pan around ringside as we see Bobby Lashley sitting in the wreckage of the ladder he was powerbombed through, holding his broken fingers and looks furious as we cut to the backstage area.

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As we see the hosts of Wrestlemania
THE IICONICS stood backstage with a microphone in hand as they walk to one of the locker room doors standing outside.

Peyton Royce:
What an iconic start to Wrestlemania!

Billie Kay: And it would have been as iconic without us would it, Peyton?

Peyton Royce:
Exactly. We are making this the most iconic mania ever. This means we are going to speak to the team who have helped save tag team wrestling.

Billie Kay: Well helped us. Remember when we won the Women’s tag team titles at last year’s show?

Peyton smugly smirks as the locker room door they are standing in front of opens and THE REVIVAL walk out of the door looking slightly annoyed.

Scott Dawson: What do you two want?

Dash stands next to Scott with an annoyed look on his face as well.


Peyton Royce:
We just wanted to get a word with you two ahead of potentially your final match as a tag…

Dash Wilder: Whoa whoa. Stop right there.

Peyton and Billie look annoyed at being cut off but The Revival do not care.

Scott Dawson: This will not be our final match because we have no intention of losing these!

The Revival each lift up their tag team titles in the air as Dash carries on for them.

Dash Wilder: We have spent months rebuilding this tag team division, putting it back on the map. And you think we would do that just to lose to Heavy Machinery?

Scott shakes his head.


Scott Dawson:
Those two clowns have signed their own death warrant. Do you know how focused we are tonight?

Scott is really intense causing the Iiconics to back up a little bit as he points a finger at the duo.


Scott Dawson:
If someone put your tag team on the line, told you two that you could never team with your best friend again if you lost. What lines wouldn’t you cross to win?

Peyton and Billie look at each nodding.

Peyton Royce: We would do anything.

Billie Kay:
Anything to win.

Scott and Dash both nod holding out a fist for the duo who reciprocate.

Dash Wilder: You two get it. You get being a tag team.

Scott Dawson: There is no one in this business who matters more than your tag team partner.

Dash Wilder:
That’s why tonight, it won’t be the top guys out. No, it will be the top guys who reign supreme!

And on that note, The Revival head back into the locker room leaving The Iiconics to stand there thinking about what the WWE tag team champions have just said as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

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Michael Cole:
Strong words ahead of tonight’s WWE Tag Team titles match from the champions.

Elias:
There is only one thing those two care about when it comes to this business: each other. Tonight that is on the line.

Michael Cole: But the same could be said for Heavy Machinery.

Elias:
Plus they are looking for revenge after The Revival took months off Tucker Knight’s career.



A massive mixed reaction from the live crowd as
SAMOA JOE marches out and mean-mugs the camera ready for business. He steps between the ropes with a focused look on his face ready for a fight tonight.

Michael Cole: Well right now we are about to see two of the toughest competitors on the Raw brand collide.

Elias: These two men love to fight but Joe is especially in a fighting mood ever since losing his United States title to Chad Gable.

Michael Cole: And when Sheamus confronted him, Joe took it upon himself to cost Sheamus a spot in Money in the Bank leading to a tic for tac from Sheamus.

Elias:
Joe said it himself, if you take something from him he will come for you. Sheamus has only just returned from injury at the Rumble, could Joe put him back on the shelf tonight?



A decent pop from the live crowd as
SHEAMUS walks out with a smile on his face and poses at the top of the entrance ramp. The smile soon fades though as he gets serious and marches to the ring ready for a fight.

Michael Cole: Sheamus is one of the toughest brawlers in the WWE and a four-time world champion as well as a United States and multiple time tag team champion.

Elias: He has done nearly everything in the business but he still wants to win the Universal title one more time.

Michael Cole: I’ve heard from Adam Pearce that he is viewing this match as a number one contender’s match of sorts with the winner likely getting the next Universal title shot.

Elias: And just think of some of the matches that could lead to with the Universal title on the line in a three-way dance.

Sheamus now stands across the ring from Joe daring him to come at him. Joe does just as the two men go nose to nose and the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Grudge match:
Samoa Joe vs Sheamus

As soon as the bell rings, the two men start trading blows in the middle of the ring brawling with each other to the delight of the crowd! Sheamus takes control of the brawl early on and backs Joe into the corner. Sheamus gets a bit of room before charging in… BUT JOE COUNTERS WITH A STO OUT OF THE CORNER! Sheamus lands hard on his back as the commentary team reminds us of the attack by Joe on the final Monday Night Raw before Mania. Joe though makes the cover 1 Sheamus powers out!

Joe goes right back on the attack though grabbing hold of Sheamus and putting him in a bow and arrow stretch, targeting the back that was damaged on Monday night. He makes sure to really wrench back on the submission but Sheamus gets an arm-free clocking Joe in the face! Joe stumbles back as Sheamus charges in and sends Joe onto the ring apron with a clothesline! Sheamus though follows up by yanking Joe up and starts hitting him with THE BEATS OF THE BODHRAN!

He gets off a series of shots, making full use of the referee’s count before smashing Samoa Joe in the back of the head sending Joe crashing to the ring floor! Sheamus wastes no time stepping through the ropes and follows after Joe as the brawl carries on outside the ring as Joe gets tossed into the barricade! Sheamus charges in but Joe clocks him with a punch to the head sending him back. Joe fires off a series of strikes but SHEAMUS COUNTERS WITH A BACK BODY DROP ONTO THE BARRICADE!

Joe lands with a hard thud on the floor as in the ring the referee gets to a 5 count so Sheamus slides in and out of the ring going back on the attack. He grabs hold of Joe and looks to send him into the ring apron BUT JOE COUNTERS PUSHING SHEAMUS BACK FIRST ONTO THE RING APRON! A shout of pain comes out from Sheamus but Joe follows up with a few punches before powering up Sheamus and hitting him with a POWERBOMB ONTO THE RING FLOOR!

Sheamus winces in pain as Joe smirks and even STANDS ON SHEAMUS’S BACK AS HE TRIES TO ROLL AWAY! Joe smirks as he revels in the pain Sheamus is in on the ring floor before Irish whipping him into the STEEL STEPS! Sheamus’s back rebounds off them as Joe grabs hold of Sheamus rolling him back inside the ring. Joe smirks as he slides back inside and makes the cover putting pressure on Sheamus’s back 1 2 Sheamus kicks out but winces as he does it!

Joe carries on working over Sheamus on the mat as he grinds him down with a few submissions pulling on his back and even locks in the dreaded chinlock! Sheamus looks like he is going to fight out of it once again with a series of elbows but JOE COUNTERS WITH A BACKBREAKER ONTO HIS KNEE! Once again Joe focuses his assault on the back and makes another cover 1 2 Sheamus kicks out! Elias on commentary points out once again that each over hurts the back as Joe runs off the ropes hitting a JUMPING SENTON TO SHEAMUS’S BACK! Joe makes another cover 1 2 Sheamus kicks out!

Samoa Joe carries on the attack as he lifts Sheamus off the mat and hits him with a series of suplexes as he SLAMS SHEAMUS’S BACK INTO THE MAT! Commentary put over the historic back issues Sheamus has suffered and that’s why he missed nearly a year of action. Every time Sheamus tries to make a comeback Joe cuts him off with either a backbreaker or a series of strikes, once again though his assault onto the back of Sheamus as he struggles to fight back!

Joe also keeps up the assault on his back and even wrenches him over his knee with a backbreaker submission! Joe talks a whole bunch of trash to Sheamus as he tries to force a tap out! The Celtic Warrior refuses to give in easily and elbows Joe until he lets go of the hold! Sheamus shows his first signs of a fightback as he runs off the ropes hitting a series of clotheslines keeping him down! Sheamus beats his chest fired up and even gets off the IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! Sheamus makes the cover 1 2 Joe kicks out!

Sheamus though has his first opening in the match since the match has begun. For the moment he tries to keep Joe down as he hits him with REPEATED KNEE DROPS TO THE HEAD! Joe stays on the mat for the moment as he then grabs Joe's head and locks in a MODIFIED RINGS OF SATURN! Sheamus wrenches back the hold as the commentary wonder if he is going for this due to the issues with his back during the match and struggling to lift someone the size of Samoa Joe.

Joe though makes his way to the ropes and grabs a hold of them forcing a break, giving him a moment to catch his breath and recover after the hold. Sheamus though after breaking the hold starts to beat his chest as he looks to bring this to an end! He lines Joe up ready to go for the BROGUE KICK! Sheamus charges in BUT JOE COUNTERS WITH A POWERBOMB INTO A STF! Joe wrenches back on Sheamus's neck and back causing him a ton of pain!

Sheamus is clearly struggling on the mat as Joe has managed to position the hold so it is in the middle of the ring! Sheamus tries to crawl to the ropes but he soon realizes how tight Joe has it locked in! Sheamus lifts his arm up and tries to elbow out of the hold but JOE GRABS THE ARM MODIFYING THE HOLD AND KEEPING IT LOCKED IN TIGHT! Sheamus lifts his arm up as he teases tapping out but instead uses ALL OF HIS POWER TO PULL HIMSELF AND JOE OFF THE MAT GETTING HIM IN POSITION AND HITS WHITE NOISE!

Sheamus lays on the mat next to Samoa Joe and struggles to move straight away before rolling over as he makes the cover with an arm draped on Joe 1 2 Joe kicks out! Sheamus winces in pain, as pulling off White Noise has done a fair bit of damage to his back but he knows how to finish this before looking to the top rope! He waits for Joe to get back to his feet before HITTING A FLYING BATTERING RAM TO JOE! Sheamus makes the cover again 1 2 Joe kicks out!

Sheamus shakes his head as he knows what move to go for to finish this match off as he slowly heads to the corner wincing before once again setting up for the BROGUE KICK! He beats his chest before charging in BUT STOPS MID-RUN AS HIS BACK GOES! And this is all Joe needs as Joe springs up and HITS A BUCKLE BOMB! Sheamus’s bad back bounces off the turnbuckle as Joe then scoops Sheamus up before planting him with a MUSCLEBUSTER! Joe hooks the leg and makes the cover

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Winner via submission: Samoa Joe (7:35)

Samoa Joe gets to his feet with a smug smirk on his face having picked up a dominant win over Sheamus tonight. The Celtic Warrior is down on the mat and is clearer in pain as he sells the damage done to his back during the match.


Michael Cole:
Samoa Joe picks up a dominant win over a former World champion tonight and you have to wonder what’s next for Joe.

Elias:
Joe surely will have his eyes on the Universal title match and whoever wins. He wants gold around his waist after losing his United States title and being banned from having a rematch whilst Gable is champion.

Michael Cole:
A scary prospect for anyone who walks out as champion but what about Sheamus now?

Elias:
Sheamus might have to go back to the drawing board after a few tough losses since coming back to the ring.

Sheamus struggles back to his feet shaking his head whilst Joe stands at the top of the ramp posing as we cut to the backstage area.

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And we see
MUSTAFA ALI walking through the back, dressed ready for action here. He is about to put his light-up face mask on when he sees someone walking up to him, bringing a smile to his face. The camera pans over to show REY MYSTERIO and he is stood with his son Dominik Mysterio. Rey is on crutches but he does have a smile on his face as he sticks a hand out for Mustafa Ali. Ali obviously accepts it shaking one of his hero’s hands.

Mustafa Ali:
Hey Rey.

Rey smiles.


Rey Mysterio:
It’s good to see the title on a champion the division could be proud of.

Ali smiles and nods.

Mustafa Ali: You don’t know how much those words mean to me.

Rey nods and acknowledges it.

Rey Mysterio: Listen you keep killing it and defending that title with honor. By the time I’m back, I might finally get that match with you.

Rey smiles and Mustafa Ali nods his head.

Mustafa Ali: Anytime you want a shot at this, it would be a dream of mine.

Ali nods and walks off as he puts on his light-up face mask ready for his entrance as we return to the ring ahead of the next match.

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Cheers from the live crowd as we cut back to the ring and
DOLPH ZIGGLER makes his way out, ready for the first-ever Wrestlemania singles match in his long career. He is wearing shades and jeans plus a Demin jacket. He looks fired up ahead of one of the biggest matches of his career tonight.

Michael Cole:
Well we just saw the champion Mustafa Ali talking to one of his heroes and the man he wanted to face at Wrestlemania, Rey Mysterio.

Elias:
He’ll need to keep his focus on the man he is facing tonight however if he wants to stay Cruiserweight Champion.

Michael Cole: Dolph Ziggler is the most motivated I have seen him in years recently.

Elias:
This is something he feels he has deserved for years and is only now finally getting it. A singles match at Wrestlemania. I wouldn’t want to be the man standing in his way right now.



A loud pop from the smarky crowd as
MUSTAFA ALI makes his way out in his full light up and leather attire. He poses for the crowd before walking down the ramp. He sees a kid in the front row and even gives the kid his mask in a nice touch before climbing into the ring in front of Ziggler.

Michael Cole: Ali has been a fighting champion defeating all comers ever since winning the Cruiserweight title.

Elias: He has faced all sorts of challengers as champion and has proven himself worthy. This is a whole new challenge tonight.

Michael Cole: Whilst he has faced someone like Brian Kendrick who was desperate to win, Ziggler wasn’t a part of the Cruiserweight division as of a month ago.

Elias:
So he should have the power edge over Ali as well as the veteran experience that Kendrick had plus Ziggler is a former two-time World champion.

Both men stand in the ring as the normal title introductions are done for the live crowd. Ali jumps up and down whilst Ziggler remains still and focused staring dead ahead as the referee calls for the bell to get the first title match of the night underway!

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

Once the bell rings, neither man make a move to start sizing their opponent up in the early stages of the match. After the initial few seconds, Ali and Ziggler make their way to the center of the ring locking up. Both men trade holds with Ali winning out and locking Ziggler in a headlock before taking Ziggler to the corner! Ali lets go of the hold and breaks it immediately on the count of 1 as he backs away from Ziggler with Dolph shaking his head.

Ziggler though stays calm and once again locks up with Mustafa Ali in the middle of the ring as the two battle for control of the match. Once again Mustafa Ali wins the lock up and gets Ziggler in a headlock before taking him down to the mat! Ziggler uses his ring IQ to get his feet onto the ropes which forces a break from Ali. Ali backs away as Ziggler this time looks really annoyed that Ali is showing him up in the early stages of this match.

Ziggler shakes his head whilst Ali shrugs and looks to go back on the attack but Ziggler meets him as they once again lock up in the center of the ring. There is a lot more aggression on the part of Ziggler this time but once again Ali looks like he is about to take control UNTIL ZIGGLER PUNCHES HIM IN THE GUT BREAKING FREE! A few boos from the crowd for the kind of cheap shot but Ziggler ignores it grabbing Ali looking for a GERMAN SUPLEX BUT ALI LANDS ON HIS FEET AND COUNTERS HITTING ZIGGLER WITH A DROPKICK!

Ali makes the cover 1 Ziggler kicks out! Ali will have to do a lot more damage to win the match but he knows that. Ali lays into Ziggler with a series of kicks to the chest before running off the ropes going for a BASEMENT DROPKICK… ZIGGLER MOVES OUT OF THE WAY JUST IN TIME! Ziggler quickly follows it up with a JUMPING ELBOW DROP ONTO ALI STOPPING HIM FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS MATCH! Ziggler though shakes his head slightly annoyed with the younger superstar.

He grabs hold of Ali lifting him off the mat locking him in a headlock, and wrenching him up before following up with a STANDING NECKBREAKER! Ziggler makes the cover 1 Ali kicks out! Ziggler nods almost accepting he would need to do more work to become Cruiserweight Champion as he runs off the ropes and connects with a ROLLING NECK SNAP keeping Ali down on the mat. Ziggler follows up as he looks to go for the HEARTSTOPPER… BUT ALI MOVES OUT OF THE WAY!

Ziggler lands on his elbow wincing in pain as Ali gets back to his feet and KICKS ZIGGLER IN THE RIGHT ARM! Ali in one motion follows up with a JUMPING SENTON ONTO ZIGGLER! Ali makes the cover pressing on the right arm of Ziggler 1 Ziggler kicks out! Ali once again shows Ziggler up but he still needs to do a ton of damage to put down Ziggler. Ali lifts Ziggler off the mat and looks to carry on the attack but Ziggler fights back with a few elbows to the head fending him off!

Ali stumbles backward as Ziggler lifts Mustafa Ali up and hits him with a STUN GUN ONTO THE ROPES! Ali's back bounces off the ropes before planting Ali with a LEAPING DDT! Ziggler makes the cover 1 2 Ali kicks out! Ziggler though nods having maybe gained a foothold in this match as he grabs hold of Ali and works over him on the mat keeping him down for the moment, as he looks to wear the champion down. Ali looks to try to escape from the hold but Ziggler lifts him up off the mat connecting with a BRIDGING NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! 1 2 Ali kicks out!

Ziggler nods as he looks at Ali on the mat having started to take control of the match. He lifts Ali off the mat and sends him into the corner with an Irish whip! Ziggler charges in looking for a STINGER SPLASH… ALI AVOIDS IT AND HITS ZIGGLER WITH A HANGING ROUNDHOUSE KICK! Ziggler rolls away from the corner as Ali makes the cover 1 2 Ziggler kicks out! Ali though follows up with a BASEMENT DROPKICK before making another cover 1 2 Ziggler kicks out!

Ali follows this up with a series of kicks to the back of Ziggler but as he goes for a fifth one and Ziggler trips him up by grabbing the right leg! However, before he can twist the leg ALI KICKS ZIGGLER IN THE RIGHT ARM! Ali leaps to his feet connecting with a JUMPING NECKBREAKER planting Ziggler to the mat once again. Ali hooks the leg, pressing the right arm of Ziggler once more. 1 2 Ziggler kicks out! Ziggler though noticeably winces slightly in pain.

Ali has certainly noticed the damage the right arm of Ziggler has taken during the match but in the meantime heads to the top rope. He pauses for a moment as he waits for Ziggler to get to his feet before hitting a DIVING CROSSBODY! 1 2 Ziggler kicks out! Ali nods seemingly giving Ziggler credit for the fight he is showing as he looks at the damaged right arm and has an idea as he grabs hold of it looking to go for a FUJIWARA ARMBAR BUT ZIGGLER KICKS HIM OFF AND SENDS HIM THROUGH THE ROPES!

Ali lands with a hard thud whilst Ziggler takes a moment to clutch his right arm which is in pain. Ziggler though sees Ali struggling on the mat outside and runs to the top rope as he dives to the outside HITTING A DIVING CROSSBODY WIPING OUT ALI ON THE RING FLOOR! Cheers from the crowd as Ziggler is pulling out all the stops to win this match! Ziggler grabs hold of Ali, slightly struggling due to the damage done to the right arm so far and rolls Ali back inside the ring.

Ziggler makes the cover on Ali 1 2 Ali kicks out as Ziggler nods and looks to keep Ali down on the mat going for the HEARTSTOPPER ELBOWS! Noticeably though Ziggler uses his left elbow instead and the commentary team mention it might not be as impactful as usual due to this. Ziggler still gets all 10 elbow drops off before making another cover on Ali 1 2 Ali kicks out! Ziggler shakes his head as he grabs hold of Ali looking to lift him off the mat BUT ALI COUNTERS WITH A CODEBREAKER TO THE RIGHT ARM!

Ziggler’s arm once again is targeted by Ali as the veteran rolls away in pain before getting caught with a SUPERKICK TO THE FACE! Ali connects with Ziggler’s finishing move before making the cover 1 2 Ziggler kicks out! The commentary team talks up Ziggler perfecting the move over the years in honor of HBK and whilst Ali does it well, he can’t hit it with the force of Ziggler. Ali nods to himself and heads to the top rope as he seems to want to end this match positioning himself for the 054!

However, as he climbs to the top rope struggling with his back due to the damage done throughout the match which gives Ziggler the chance to recover as he KICKS THE ROPES causing Ali to stumble and get crotched on the ropes! Loud boos from the crowd due to the desperate move from Ziggler. Dolph looks at the crowd and looks disappointed by the reaction, almost hesitating for a moment before shaking his head as he goes back on the attack climbing to the top rope and hits Ali with a few punches before CONNECTING WITH A SUPERPLEX! Ziggler rolls over and makes the cover on Ali


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Ziggler looks up at the referee and shakes his head, arguing with the referee claiming it was a 3 count. The referee disagrees as Ziggler is starting to show a bit of frustration as he grabs his arm and looks at Ali on the mat ready to end this! He lines up Ali ready to go for a SUPERKICK OF HIS OWN! Ali gets back to his feet and stumbles around as ZIGGLER GOES FOR THE SUPERKICK BUT ALI COUNTER WITH A COMPLETE SHOT ONTO THE ROPES! Ziggler bounces back as Ali SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE ROPES AND CONNECTS WITH A TORNADO DDT!

Ali plants Ziggler’s head onto the mat but Ziggler lands by the ropes getting his arm underneath. Ali thinks about making a cover but instead has another idea and heads to the top rope! He steadies himself as he lines up Ziggler whose arm is draped over the ring apron AND HITS A 450 SPLASH TO THE RIGHT ARM! Loud cheers from the crowd for the unique attack to the right arm, doing even more damage to the arm of the veteran as Ali clutches his chest whilst Ziggler rolls back to the middle of the ring in a ton of pain.

Ziggler is still holding his right arm which is in a ton of pain as Ali slingshots back into the ring HITTING ROLLING THUNDER ON ZIGGLER BEFORE FOLLOWING UP WITH A NECKBREAKER SLAM! Ali makes the cover pressing the right arm again 1 2 Ziggler kicks out! Ali though quickly follows up with a FUJIWARA ARMBAR AS HE LOCKS THE HOLD IN TIGHT ON THE ARM OF ZIGGLER! And now the damage done to Ziggler throughout the match might be the difference here!

Ali is wrenching back on the hold as he tries to force a tap out from Ziggler here, pulling him back towards the center of the ring as he tries to get Ziggler to tap out! Dolph is in a ton of pain and lifts his arm into the air but he can’t bring himself to do it! He doesn’t want to lose his first-ever Wrestlemania singles match this way! He looks to position his body as Ali keeps wrenching the hold back on Ziggler who is so close to the ropes but struggling to make it! He stretches his foot out…

AND GETS HIS FOOT ON THE ROPE BREAKING THE HOLD!

Ali holds on till the count of 3 before letting go of the hold, as he looks slightly annoyed he couldn’t end the match there and then. Commentary though put over Ali as nearly always seeming to have an answer for Ziggler no matter what this match would throw up. Ali makes his way over to Ziggler as he looks to grab hold of him BUT THE VETERAN TRIPS ALI UP CAUSING HIM TO LAND ON THE MIDDLE ROPE!

Ziggler looks at him and has an idea as he SHOUTS AT ALI “You wanted Rey Mysterio? Well, how about this” AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES HITTING A 619 TO ALI! Boos once again from the crowd though some pop for seeing Rey’s signature offense. Ziggler though isn’t done there as he heads to the top rope and FLIES OFF HITTING A FROG SPLASH TO ALI AS HE MAKES THE COVER!

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Ali kicks out!

Cheers from the crowd as the champion manages to stay alive in this match! Ziggler once again looks shocked he was unable to finish this but he grabs hold of Ali from behind and looks to lock him in a SLEEPER HOLD! The commentary team reminds us this was an old finisher of Ziggler and he is pulling into his old tricks to find a way to win this match! Ziggler though can’t get it in tight and Ali breaks free enough to WRENCH THE ARM DOWN ONTO HIS SHOULDER BEFORE TURNING ZIGGLER AROUND FOR A POISON RANA! He spikes Ziggler’s head into the mat as Ziggler stumbles up spaghetti legged as ALI HITS A STANDING SPANISH FLY! Ali makes the cover

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Ziggler kicks out!

Ali rolls off Ziggler and looks a little shocked that he wasn’t able to finish Ziggler off but he is ready to end this. He drags Ziggler up off the mat and gets him in position for an STO… BUT ZIGGLER PUSHES HIM OFF INTO THE ROPES! Ali bounces back again and gets hit with a SUPERKICK TO THE JAW STUNNING HIM! Ali is on wobbly legs as ZIGGLER HITS ZIG ZAG! He yanks Ali down to the mat and makes the cover (noticeably not hooking the legs due to his right arm damage)

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ALI GETS HIS FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE!

Ziggler looks in total shock that Ali kicked out and doesn’t realize why the referee stopped until he sees Ali’s foot on the ropes! Ziggler pulls his hair on top of his head looking distressed that he can’t finish off Mustafa Ali tonight. He jumps on the champion and wails on him with a series of wild fists! He reigns down on Ali with left-handed punches before getting back to his feet as he wonders what else he needs to do before looking at the top rope!

Ziggler makes the climb but is noticeably a bit slower due to his right arm. He slowly steadies himself on the top rope before standing on the top rope AS HE TEASES GOING FOR A 054 OF HIS OWN TO BOOS FROM THE CROWD! However, Ziggler shakes his head turning around AS ALI RUNS UP AND LEAPS TO THE TOP ROPE HITTING A SUPER HURRICARANA! Shades of Rey Mysterio as Ziggler lands with a hard thud. Ali gets back to his feet, wincing slightly before climbing to the top rope and connecting with the 054!

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MUSTAFA ALI RETAINS HIS CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE!

Winner via pinfall and still Cruiserweight Champion: Mustafa Ali (15:08)

A loud pop from the live crowd as Mustafa Ali rolls away from Dolph Ziggler, having been pushed to the limit tonight by the former World Champion. He takes a moment to get back to his feet, struggling slightly as he clutches his back before being passed his Cruiserweight title by the referee as he lifts it into the air whilst getting his hand raised by the referee.

Michael Cole: Mustafa Ali holds onto his title tonight but Dolph Ziggler might have come the closest anyone has to dethroning him.

Elias: Ziggler was rolling back the years and brought back the old Dolph Ziggler tonight.

Michael Cole:
But how disappointed will he be that he wasn’t able to turn his first-ever singles match into a title win at Wrestlemania for the first time.

Elias: What is next for Ziggler at this point? He has done nearly everything in the business there is to do but feels like his career has stagnated.

Dolph Ziggler in the ring gets to his feet, wincing in pain due to the damage done to his right arm as he looks at Mustafa Ali in front of him raising his title into the air. He stares a hole through the champion from behind him as Ali turns around to face Dolph Ziggler. The two men stare at each other down as Ali sticks his hand out! Ziggler looks at it for a moment and goes to walk away for a moment… BEFORE SHAKING HIS HEAD AND SHAKING ALI’S HAND! Cheers from the crowd as Ali leaves Ziggler in the ring for the moment to look out into the crowd.

Michael Cole: Well a nice show of sportsmanship from Dolph Ziggler and Mustafa Ali there.

Elias: You can tell Ziggler is hurting after the loss but he handled it with class and grace tonight.

Ziggler stands in the ring looking at the crowd getting a decent reaction, with a lot of the fans forgiving some of his actions during the match as we cut backstage…


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As we see
RANDY ORTON walking towards the ring in his wrestling trunks! However, as he is walking to the ring he gets stopped by Renee Young looking for an interview.

Renee Young: Randy. Some people have been talking about your actions towards Sami Zayn were going too far, especially since your target was Drew McIntyre. What are your thoughts?

Randy shakes his head and smirks with anger on his face.


Randy Orton:
Sami got in my way. And trust me Drew is still my target.

Randy gets closer to Renee.


Randy Orton:
I still have till the end of tomorrow night to take him out. And at such short notice, who are they going to have to replace him at Wrestlemania?

Orton smirks looking every bit the sinister monster he is.


Randy Orton:
No one is a better hitman than me. I am the best there was, the best there is and the best…

As Randy Orton goes to finish that line he stops as we see BRET HART! The crowd goes wild as we see a rare appearance from the WWE legend.

Bret Hart: No go on Randy I haven’t heard someone say that before.

Orton shakes his head and has an evil smile on his face.


Randy Orton:
Don’t you know who I am?

Orton gets up close but Bret Hart refuses to back down!

Randy Orton: I’m a legend killer and you are standing in my way. What’s stopping me from doing what I’ve done to the rest of the legends to you?

Bret pulls down his shades smiling.

Bret Hart: Him.

Bret smiles which confuses Randy as KEVIN OWENS CHARGES IN LAYING INTO RANDY WITH SEVERAL PUNCHES! Kevin is reigning down the blows as Bret Hart smiles and walks off leaving the area as KO grabs Randy and SENDS HIM INTO A BRICK WALL! Noticeably KO is wearing one of his KOMANIA shirts which we see as Randy Orton tries to get some breathing room but KO grabs hold of him and SENDS HIM THROUGH A DOOR WITH AN IRISH WHIP!


Corey Graves:
Myself and Bryon were just sitting down ready to do commentary as Randy Orton versus Kevin Owens is scheduled to be the next match but it seems KO doesn’t want to wait any longer.

Byron Saxton: We are trying to get a camera on these two as quickly as we can!

The camera focuses on the hallway for a good few seconds until we cut to the GORALLIA POSITION AS WE SEE KEVIN OWENS THROWING RANDY ORTON PAST A BUNCH OF ROAD AGENTS! We see Finlay, Jason Jordan and a bunch of others trying to calm Owens down but he pushes them away as he grabs a LAPTOP FROM ONE OF THEM AS HE SMASHES ORTON IN THE BACK WITH IT! Owens whacks Randy with it until the laptop is broken in half so KO tosses it away.

Randy Orton is struggling on the floor as Kevin Owens goes to do further damage as he grabs Orton and LOOKS TO POWERBOMB HIM THROUGH A TABLE SET UP IN THE BACKSTAGE AREA BUT RANDY FIGHTS BACK AND POKES HIM IN THE EYE! A cheap shot by Orton but it works as Owens falls backward as Orton hits a SCOOP SLAM ONTO THAT TABLE IN QUESTION BREAKING IT! Orton takes a moment to smirk as he glares at Owens grabbing hold of him and dragging him towards the ring as he looks at Pat Buck.


Randy Orton: Play my music!

We see Randy disappear off-camera as we cut back to the ringside area…

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A massive reaction from the live crowd but a lot of it is boos as we see Randy Orton walking out holding Kevin Owens by the neck of his shirt and tosses him onto the entrance ramp! Randy though has a total psychotic look on his face as he lines KO UP FOR THE PUNT ALREADY!


Byron Saxton:
Oh no, we might not even see this match begin!

Corey Graves: Owens started this fight but Randy is looking to finish it!

Randy Orton charges in BUT KO MOVES OUT OF THE WAY JUST IN TIME AND HITS RANDY IN THE DICK! The match hasn’t started so there are no rules in this fight as Randy falls down whilst Owens takes a moment to recover. KO after selling the damage for a bit grabs hold of Randy Orton and tosses him into the LED BOARDS AT THE TOP OF THE ENTRANCE RAMP! Orton bounces back off as he stumbles backward into a STUNNER FROM KO!

Massive pop from the live crowd as Randy falls down on the ramp as Owens looks at him with an angry glare before shaking his head and walking down the entrance ramp heading to the timekeeper’s area. Kevin Owens reaches over the barricade and grabs a steel chair from the area as the referee comes over to argue with Kevin Owens. KO though makes it clear he doesn’t care and heads back up the long entrance ramp to attack Randy Orton.


Byron Saxton:
Well the referee may not like it but until both men step into the ring, the match hasn’t officially started!

Corey Graves: Randy says Kevin Owens has gone soft but he might be about to regret those words!

Kevin Owens slowly walks up the ramp and is ready to swing the chair down on the back of Randy BUT THE VIPER CLOCKS KO IN THE STOMACH STOPPING HIM! Kevin Owens drops the steel chair as Orton gives him a few European uppercuts before going for the RK… KEVIN OWENS PUSHES HIM OFF! Orton stumbles back as Owens connects with a STUN GUN ONTO THE BARRICADE! Orton falls back to the floor clutching his ribs as Owens looks at the barricade and climbs onto it. Owens lines Orton up and hits a BULLFROG SPLASH FROM THE BARRICADE!

Cheers from the live crowd as Owens grabs his ribs before looking at the steel chair he dropped and shakes his head showing he is far from done. He grabs hold of Randy Orton and lifts him up hitting a POP-UP POWERBOMB ONTO THE STEEL CHAIR! Randy winces in pain as he rolls down the entrance ramp and Kevin Owens still has a wild-eyed rage on his face. The referee once again comes out of the ring and tries to get Owens to bring Randy Orton into the ring to start the match but KO ignores him as he grabs the steel chair and stalks Randy!

Randy gets to the bottom of the long entrance ramp but Kevin Owens has caught up to him as he WAILS ON HIM WITH THE STEEL CHAIR! Owens smashes it into the back of Orton who tries to crawl away from the damage but Owens is totally relentless as he keeps up the violent attack! Randy is now at the bottom of the ramp as Owens drops the chair and grabs Orton sending him into the ringside barricade with an IRISH WHIP! Orton’s back slumps against it as Owens follow up with a CANNONBALL SENTON AGAINST THE BARRICADE!

Owens is on fire and ready to destroy Randy here as he looks to the ring apron and pulls out a KENDO STICK! Cheers from the crowd as once again the referee tries to get Owens to bring this into the ring and stop this but Kevin Owens tells him to piss off! Owen ain’t fucking about as he starts CANING THE FUCK OUT OF RANDY! Randy falls down and sells the damage of the shots as Owens sees Orton crawling towards the ring apron SMASHING HIM A FINAL TIME BREAKING THE STICK STOPPING THE VIPER!

Orton is in a ton of pain on the ring floor as Owens tosses away the broken kendo stick and looks at the ring apron before looking at Randy with violent intentions! He grabs hold of him before shouting “THIS IS FOR SAMI”! He grabs hold of Randy AND SIGNALS HE IS GOING FOR THE POP-UP POWERBOMB ON THE RING APRON… ORTON DESPERATELY FIGHTS BACK AND SLIDES INTO THE RING! Owens climbs onto the ring apron looking to go right after Randy Orton BUT THE VIPER KICKS HIM IN THE GUT AND HITS THE HANGMAN DDT! Loud boos from the crowd as Orton turns to the referee and tells him to ring the damn bell!


Grudge match:
Randy Orton vs Kevin Owens

Orton immediately goes for the cover as he pulls Owens away from the ropes 1 2 Owens kicks out! Orton snarls and gets to his feet as he starts up the GARVIN STOMP! He makes sure to stamp on each body part viciously before going for the final one to the head! Orton makes the cover again 1 2 Owens kicks out! He grabs hold of Owens and grinds him down with a HEADLOCK! VINTAGE ORTON! It doesn’t stay on for long though as KO elbows him off and hits a NECKBREAKER ONTO HIS KNEE!

Owens is still fired up though as he jumps onto Randy Orton and lays into him with several punches on the mat, once again earning a talking to from the referee! Owens stops with the punches upon the request of the referee but instead JUMPS INTO THE AIR HITTING A DOUBLE STOMP TO THE CHEST OF RANDY! Owens though doesn’t make the cover as he grabs hold of Randy and locks him in a CROSSFACE! Owens wrenches back on the neck and shoulder of Randy as commentary mention the issues Randy has had throughout his career.

Owens has a face full of anger as he looks to hurt Randy! Orton though crawls to the ropes and gets his hand on them! Owens keeps the hold on till the count 5 before finally letting go! The referee tells Owens off and warns him he will disqualify him if this carries on. Owens shouts at the referee to try it before turning back to Randy Orton WHO EXPLODES WITH A CLOTHESLINE TAKING DOWN OWENS! Orton isn’t done there and hits him with a series of them before SLAMMING HIM DOWN WITH A SNAP SCOOP SLAM AND MAKES THE COVER! 1 2 Owens kicks out!

Orton looks furious and ready to bring this match to an end! He gets on all fours and sizes Kevin Owens up ready to go for an RKO! He runs in and looks to go for it… BUT OWENS PUSHES HIM OFF AND HITS A STUNNER! Orton stumbles back and falls through the ropes to the ring floor! Owens stands still for a moment selling the damage done to him before following Orton to the outside of the ring! The referee tries to get Owens to leave Randy but KO pushes the referee away in anger!

Commentary tells us that will be a fine for Kevin Owens but clearly the Prize-fighter doesn’t care about the possibility of getting a fine right now. Orton hasn’t moved on the outside but Kevin Owens has no interest in taking a countout victory rolling out of the ring and to the outside as he grabs hold of Orton, WAILING ON HIM WITH SEVERAL PUNCHES TO THE HEAD! He reigns down the blows before looking at the ring apron one more time as the crowd cheers and signals he will go for the POP-UP POWERBOMB ONTO THE RING APRON!

He grabs hold of Randy, promising this will be the end of him as he hoists him up into the air and THROWS HIM UP FOR THE POP-UP POWERBOMB… BUT RANDY IN MID-AIR COUNTERS WITH A RKO OUTTA NOWHERE! The crowd can’t help but pop for the insane counter by Randy who takes a moment to sell the damage he has taken so far in this match before grabbing hold of Owens and rolling him back into the ring. He then lifts Owens up and hits him with a SECOND RKO! A mixed reaction from the crowd as Orton makes the cover

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Randy escapes with the win!

Winner via pinfall: Randy Orton (4:11) (Match time does not include pre-match brawl)

A mixed reaction from the crowd but there is a fair few boos as Randy Orton stays next to Kevin Owens on the mat, having escaped from this match with the victory by the skin of his teeth. Owens meanwhile after the double RKO including one on the ring floor doesn’t move for now!

Byron Saxton: A wild and crazy brawl between two of the most violent superstars on Smackdown Live but in the end Orton escapes with the win!

Corey Graves:
Orton is a survivor and knows how to keep his emotions in check. Well all of them except his anger.

Byron Saxton: Kevin Owens might have cost himself the match as he came into this bout with no intention of winning and only cared about hurting Randy Orton!

Corey Graves: Well Randy might not be about to do more damage to Kevin Owens after the bell!

Corey is right as Orton has headed to the other corner and starts to line up Kevin Owens… ONCE AGAIN TEASING THE PUNT! Owens stumbles to his hands and knees as Randy charges in BUT KO MOVES JUST IN TIME! Randy Orton whiffs completely as Kevin Owens connects with a SUPERKICK SENDING RANDY OUT OF THE RING, OVER THE TOP ROPE! Loud cheers from the crowd as Kevin Owens stays on the ropes struggling due to the damage done by the double RKO’s as Randy Orton backs up the entrance ramp and flees to the back for now! Kevin Owens meanwhile in the ring looks furious and promises Randy this is far from over as we cut to the backstage area…

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And we once again see the Wrestlemania hosts
THE IICONICS standing backstage with microphones. They have a smile on their face as they talk to each other.

Peyton Royce: Billie can you believe just how Iiconic this show is?

Billie Kay:
I know. Full of stars.

Peyton Royce:
Stars that wish they were us.

Billie laughs at that joke but soon stops laughing asTHE MAN BECKY LYNCH approaches the duo in jeans and a black leather jacket. She has a serious look on her face ahead of her main event title match. The Iiconics seem slightly nervous as they go to speak first.

Billie Kay: Becky how are…

Becky Lynch: Haven’t I slapped you two silly before?

Peyton takes over as Billie stutters in response to that comment.

Peyton Royce: Listen Becky you may have made a name for yourself and you might be in tonight’s main event but you ain’t as…

Becky Lynch: If the next word out of your mouth is iconic, I’ll bash both your heads together and give the whole world a preview of what I intend to do to the little weirdo Ronnie!

That keeps the duo quiet for the moment as Becky smirks slightly.


Becky Lynch:
You two like Ronnie run your mouths a lot.

Becky smirks slightly.

Becky Lynch: Kind of like me… except I back it up!

Becky is feeling herself as per usual and carries on.

Becky Lynch: I have talked the talk more than anyone but I’ve also walked the walk! I forced my way into the first-ever women’s Wrestlemania main event by winning the Royal Rumble and I did it again this year!

Becky is fired up as the crowd pops loudly for her fire as she is determined to win tonight.

Becky Lynch: Tonight I get the one-on-one match with that little weirdo that I wanted, hell the world wanted until Charlotte insisted on sticking her nose in!

Becky refuses to miss an opportunity to take a dig at The Queen Charlotte Flair.

Becky Lynch: And I’ll prove Ronda isn’t the baddest bitch on the planet. Nah she’s my bitch!

Strong words from Becky Lynch who walks off elsewhere backstage leaving The Iiconics standing there as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside as we now see Elias sitting next to Corey Graves!


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Corey Graves: Well Becky Lynch making it clear how she feels about Ronda Rousey!

Elias: She feels exactly how I feel about you Corey.

Corey puts his arms out and acts shocked.

Corey Graves: Elias we are meant to be broadcast hosts and partners! C’mon pal.

Elias: You have literally spent years criticizing my singing. You’re lucky I’m on probation after what I did at the Rumble or I’d create a Wrestlemania moment kicking your ass!



Loud boos from the crowd as we hear the music for the Women’s tag team champions first but we don’t see them straight away. No instead we see a bunch of men walk onto the stage in fancy suits as they stand in formation on the aisle. Each line gets 8 men long before we finally as
THE QUEENS OF WWE walk out onto the stage wearing fancy robes and crowns, looking every bit the arrogant queens they are.

They slowly make their way out and soak in the boos from the fans in the crowd. Lacey Evans especially struts her stuff and shows off before tossing a handkerchief in the face of one of the guards at the front of the stage. Once Charlotte and Lacey Evans get to the end of the row of guards then send to the back as they pose with the tag team titles and lift them into the air for the entire crowd to see before taking off their robes.


Corey Graves: The Queens have reigned supreme over the Women’s tag team division after defeating Team Kick to win the belts.

Elias: And whilst I might hate their attitude, they have beaten a who’s who of challengers as champions.

Corey Graves:
It’s their attitude that has helped them make it to the top but we have seen some tension between the two as of late.



Cheers from the crowd as they wait for the challengers to make their way out. It takes a few moments but the entrance opens up as
THE HUGGING PIRATES ENTER ON A PIRATE SHIP! A massive pop from the live crowd as the pirate ship slowly makes its way onto the stage, adjacent to the other pirate ship that is a part of the set and we see Bayley and Kairi Sane on the ship both dressed in a pirate-themed attire getting loud cheers from the crowd.

They both have massive smiles on their face before pulling out a pair of ropes as they abseil down the pirate ship to the ring floor! They get to the bottom and share a hug to signify the other part of their name. The two women look focused and determined as they head down the ramp with Kairi pulling out a telescope and pointing to the tag team titles before giving her telescope to a fan in the crowd.


Corey Graves: Kairi Sane and Bayley have been on fire since becoming an official tag team after the Royal Rumble.

Elias: These two formed a friendship when Kairi Sane first came to Monday Night Raw from NXT but these last few months the bond has grown even stronger.

Corey Graves: Both women are former NXT Women’s champions and Bayley is a former Women’s champion as well as a two-time tag team champion with Sasha Banks.

Elias: Will she become the first woman to be a tag team champion with two different partners?

The Hugging Pirates are now in the ring as the referee lifts the tag team titles in the air before passing them to the timekeeper. After some discussion between the two teams, Kairi Sane starts for the challengers whilst Lacey Evans starts for the champions and the referee calls for the bell to get this underway!

Women's tag team titles match:
The Queens of WWE (c) vs The Hugging Pirates

Lacey and Kairi circle the ring at the start with Kairi looking to lock up but Lacey pushes her off showing her superior power. Lacey looks to go on the attack pressing Kairi into the corner and goes for a chop but Kairi dodges it as she traps Lacey Evans in the corner of the ring. Kairi follows up by firing off with a series of chops in the corner laying into Lacey with aggression. Charlotte on the ring apron looks annoyed as she shakes her head as Kairi backs up and connects with a HESITATION DROPKICK!

Cheers from the crowd as Kairi brings Lacey out of the corner and makes the cover 1 Lacey powers out! Still a lot more damage needs to be done but Kairi grabs hold of Lacey sending her into the corner as she makes the tag bringing Bayley into the ring! Kairi sends Lacey out of the corner into Bayley who connects with a SPINNING BACK ELBOW dropping Lacey. Bayley makes the cover 1 Lacey powers out again! Lacey stays strong but noticeably Charlotte isn’t happy.

Bayley though stays on the attack lays into her on the mat and hits her with the SLIP N SLIDE! Bayley makes sure to play up to the crowd and keeps Lacey grounded before sending her back into the corner as Bayley tags Kairi back in! They double-team Lacey before sending her back into the middle of the ring with a DOUBLE SUPLEX! Kairi makes the cover 1 Lacey kicks out again! Kairi looks to carry on working over Lacey on the mat but Lacey catches her with a strike to the gut!

Lacey gets her first piece of offense in and cuts the Pirate Princess off for the moment. Lacey follows up with a BACK ELBOW rocking Kairi and sending her slightly backward towards her corner… AS CHARLOTTE GETS A CHEAP SHOT INTO THE BACK OF KAIRI! Boos from the crowd but The Queen doesn’t care, taunting the crowd. Bayley on the other apron shakes her head as Lacey makes the tag bringing Charlotte into the match, who has a smug smirk on her face.

She tells Lacey to grab hold of Kairi and gets her to send Kairi into the corner as Charlotte connects with a few knees to the gut! Kairi winces in pain but Charlotte doesn’t stop there as she goes for a SERIES OF CHOPS TO THE CHEST! Woos from the crowd as Charlotte fires them off before looking to send Kairi out of the corner BUT KAIRI COUNTERS AND SENDS CHARLOTTE INTO THE CORNER! Kairi starts firing off a SERIES OF CHOPS ON HER!

Lacey though soon helps Charlotte out, clocking Kairi with a kick BUT THAT BRINGS BAYLEY BACK INTO THE RING WHO CHARGES AT LACEY SENDING BOTH OVER THE ROPES! However, the cheap shot by Lacey gives Charlotte the opening she needs to get out of the corner and takes down Kairi with a NECKBREAKER as she makes the cover 1 Kairi kicks out! The Pirate Princess also showing just like Lacey that it will take a lot more to keep her down!

On the outside of the ring, Bayley carries on brawling with Lacey and sends her into the barricade to cheers from the crowd! Charlotte in the ring sees what happened and shakes her head focusing on Kairi in the ring as she grinds her opponent down. Bayley meanwhile returns to the ring apron and wills Kairi Sane on prompting trash talk from Charlotte saying she will do this all by herself if needed! However, taking her eyes off the ball nearly costs her as KAIRI ROLLS CHARLOTTE UP!


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Charlotte kicks out!

Charlotte looks angry that Kairi nearly snuck out the win early in this match! She charges in looking for a BIG BOOT BUT KAIRI COUNTERS WITH A DRAGON SCREW LEG WHIP! Charlotte falls back first onto the mat as Kairi makes the tag to Bayley and BAYLEY HITS A DIVING SENTON ONTO CHARLOTTE! Bayley crushes one-half of the tag team champions. Kairi meanwhile sees Lacey trying to come into the ring and cuts her off with a DROPKICK!

The challengers showing off their teamwork early on and looking more effective than the champions so far! Bayley and Kairi catch Charlotte with a DOUBLE DROPKICK in the middle of the ring! Bayley makes the cover 1 2 Charlotte kicks out! Charlotte is having trouble on the mat as Bayley works over Charlotte and then looks to bring her back to the corner as she makes the tag to Kairi again! Lots of rapid tags from Kairi Sane and Bayley here but CHARLOTTE TRIES TO FIGHT BACK WITH A SERIES OF CHOPS!

She gets a few off sending Bayley backward and fending her off but KAIRI SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE ROPES HITTING A SPRINGBOARD FOREARM SMASH! Loud cheers from the crowd as Kairi makes the cover 1 2 Charlotte kicks out! The Queens of WWE just can’t get a foothold in this match after the initial flurry and it is The Queen Charlotte who is struggling the most so far. The commentary team wonder if the recent NXT title match is catching up to Queen having just come off a competitive triple threat match at Takeover.

Kairi looks to go after the arm of Charlotte as she twists it with Lacey watching on from the ring apron frustrated and wanting to help her tag team partner. Charlotte does though get out of the hold that is being wrenched on her arm and looks to grab hold of Kairi hitting her with a GERMAN SUPLEX BUT KAIRI LANDS ON HER FEET IN THE CORNER… LACEY CLOCKS HER WITH AN ELBOW IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD STUNNING HER! A cheap shot from the Queens once again and the referee missed it!

Kairi stumbles over as Bayley leans on the ropes to argue with the referee and point out what happened ALLOWING CHARLOTTE AND LACEY TO CHEAP SHOT KAIRI IN THE CORNER TO BOOS FROM THE CROWD! Lacey even makes sure to use the tag rope to CHOKE KAIRI SANE GETTING LOUD BOOS FROM THE FANS! The referee turns around in time to see Lacey back on the ring apron as Charlotte tags out bringing Lacey back into the ring!

Lacey has a smirk on her face as she grabs hold of Kairi holding her down on the mat and grinding her down to boos from the crowd. Bayley watches on and looks a little frustrated after the cheating by the Queens but stays on the apron for the time being. Lacey meanwhile as she keeps grinding Kairi down on the mat before transitioning into a HANDSTAND DOUBLE KNEE DROP TO THE HEAD OF KAIRI! Boos from the crowd as Lacey makes the cover 1 2 Kairi kicks out!

Kairi though is starting to struggle now on the mat as Lacey drags her over to the corner and makes the tag to Charlotte! The Queen smirks as Lacey keeps a hold of Kairi allowing Charlotte to hit a knee drop of her own! Charlotte makes the cover 1 2 Kairi kicks out again! The commentary team mentions the rapid covers will be sapping the energy of Kairi as The Queens look to pick apart Kairi in this match! Charlotte lifts Kairi off the mat after the kick out with a SPINNING SIDEWALK SLAM! Charlotte makes another cover 1 2 Kairi kicks out!

Charlotte smirks to herself as she rolls Kairi over and looks to carry on the damage she is doing to the back as she gets Kairi in position for a CAMEL CLUTCH! She wrenches back on the back and neck of Kairi as Bayley watches on from the ring apron but before she can think to do anything… LACEY COMES FROM BEHIND AND PULLS HER OFF THE APRON CLOCKING HER WITH THE WOMEN’S RIGHT! Loud boos from the crowd for the cheap spot as Charlotte taunts the crowd from in the ring!

She makes sure to fully wrench the hold on Kairi as in the corner of the ring, the referee once again warns Lacey who just shrugs and heads back to the corner of the ring as the champions are starting to dominate this match. Kairi though has a lot of fight and refuses to tap out in the hold even with the damage being done to her back as she makes it to the ropes! Charlotte makes full use of the 5 count before letting go and BOOTING KAIRI IN THE BACK TO BOOS FROM THE CROWD!

Charlotte sticks her arms out and soaks in the boos from the crowd as she heads back to the corner tagging Lacey back in! Lacey though first of all drops off the apron and heads to the ring floor as SHE SLAPS KAIRI IN THE FACE SENDING HER BACK INTO CHARLOTTE WHO PLANTS HER WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! Charlotte smirks as she heads back to the ring apron as Lacey slingshots off the ropes and connects with an ELBOW DROP TO THE GUT OF KAIRI! Lacey hooks the leg 1 2 Kairi kicks out!

Kairi is starting to struggle as the effective two-on-one beating carries on with Bayley still down on the floor after the Women’s right. Lacey meanwhile brings Kairi back into the Queen’s corner with an Irish whip before tagging Charlotte back into the match. Lacey doesn’t stop her attack as she does a HANDSTAND INTO A BRONCO BUSTER! Lacey is showing off on the grandest stage of them all as Charlotte looks a little annoyed but follows up with a BOOT IN THE CORNER AS SHE CRUSHES KAIRI!

Kairi falls down in the corner of the ring as Lacey gives Kairi a few boots whilst she is on the ground! The referee comes over to Lacey and tells her off which Charlotte uses to her advantage! She slides out of the ring and locks in a FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK USING THE RINGPOST! Loud boos from the crowd for the attack on the leg of the Pirate Princess as Charlotte can keep it in for even longer whilst the referee is distracted by Lacey… BAYLEY RUNS AROUND THE CORNER AND DROPKICKS CHARLOTTE FORCING HER TO BREAK THE HOLD!

Loud cheers from the crowd as Bayley is back in the match and stops Charlotte right in her tracks! Lacey meanwhile stops arguing with the referee and heads to the outside of the ring looking to fight Bayley WHO COUNTERS THE WOMEN’S RIGHT ATTEMPT WITH A BAYLEY TO BELLY ON THE RING FLOOR! Bayley is on fire here as she slides back into the ring and helps Kairi out of the corner before climbing back on the ring apron waiting for the tag… AND SHE GETS IT!

Bayley is the legal woman once again as CHARLOTTE COMES BACK INTO THE RING AND THE TWO HORSEWOMEN COME FACE TO FACE! Loud cheers from the crowd for the face-off as Charlotte charges in but Bayley ducks underneath her arm and runs off the ropes wiping her out with a running double ax handle! Bayley isn’t done there and runs off the ropes again as she gets off a series of ax handles! Charlotte falls to the mat as Bayley hits a SLIDING FOREARM TO THE FACE OF CHARLOTTE!

Bayley makes the cover 1 2 Charlotte kicks out! Bayley nods as she gets cheers from the crowd and signals she is looking to end this as she grabs hold of Charlotte and looks to go for the BAYLEY TO BELLY BUT CHARLOTTE KICKS HER IN THE GUT AND GRABS HER CONNECTING WITH MAN DOWN! Charlotte using Becky’s move here as she makes the cover 1 2 Bayley kicks out!

Charlotte is pulling out all the stops to stay tag team champion as she talks trash to the crowd. Charlotte grabs Bayley by the hair and tells her “You will always be below me no matter who your friend is”! She has a smug smirk on her face but BAYLEY SLAPS CHARLOTTE AND HITS HER WITH A BACKSTABBER! Cheers from the crowd as she pulls out some of the Boss’s moveset before rolling Charlotte onto her back and LOCKS IN THE BANK STATEMENT!

Charlotte is trapped in the middle of the ring as Bayley has the bank statement locked in tight and wrenches back the hold tight! Charlotte looks for a way to get out of the hold but Bayley is almost as proficient in this move as the Boss herself! Charlotte then tries to crawl to the ropes but she can’t make it so lifts her arm into the air ready to tap out… LACEY EVANS DIVES INTO THE RING AND BREAKS THE HOLD! Lacey keeps the tag team titles in their possession for the time being as she looks to do more damage to Bayley as she sends her towards the corner but before she can do anything else…

SPEAR BY KAIRI SANE WIPING OUT LACEY EVANS! Evans rolls out of the ring selling the damage as Kairi smirks and looks to go after Charlotte but THE QUEEN HITS HER WITH A SPEAR OF HER OWN! The Queen wipes out Kairi getting boos from the crowd and she smirks smugly… BAYLEY HITS A POISON RANA SPIKING CHARLOTTE TO THE MAT! Bayley follows up as she makes the cover

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Charlotte still has fight in her and The Queen isn’t letting go of the gold without a fight! Bayley though knows how she is going to end this and heads to the corner of the ring as she gets ready to go for the BAYLEY ELBOW DROP! She lines Charlotte up in the middle of the ring but before she can fly off… LACEY EVANS GRABS HER LEG STOPPING HER! She tries to kick Lacey off BUT IT TAKES KAIRI TO APPEAR AND START BRAWLING WITH LACEY TO STOP HER! Bayley turns around ready to fly BUT CHARLOTTE JOINS HER ON THE TOP ROPE AND HITS A SUPERPLEX! Charlotte makes the cover

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Charlotte was this close to winning the match for The Queens but she shakes her head getting down to business as Lacey makes sure Kairi is down and out for the moment. Charlotte looks over to Lacey signaling for the tag but shakes her head instead LOCKING IN THE FIGURE EIGHT! Charlotte grabs hold of her legs of Bayley as she tries to force the Hugger to tap out here! Bayley is in a ton of pain in the center of the map BUT SHE REFUSES TO TAP OUT!

Bayley carries on fighting through the pain as she fights to make it to the ropes but Charlotte keeps trying to bring her back to the center of the ring! Charlotte at this point is desperately trying to drag her back BUT BAYLEY MAKES IT TO THE ROPES FORCING A BREAK! Cheers from the crowd as once again Bayley refuses to give in! Charlotte though keeps the hold on for the max 5 count looking to do as much damage as possible before finally releasing it!

Charlotte looks furious but gestures to Lacey as she once again argues with the referee distracting them once again! Lacey though pulls THE BRASS KNUCKLES OUT OF HER TRUNKS AND HEADS TOWARDS BAYLEY! The referee is still distracted by Lacey who walks over to Bayley ready to line her up for a Women’s Right with the knuckles out of the view of the referee… BUT KAIRI STOPS HER! She grabs the fist of Lacey and the two women battle as Kairi USES THE RINGSIDE BARRICADE TO HIT AN ARM DRAG SENDING LACEY ACROSS THE RING FLOOR!

Charlotte sees this and looks annoyed as she goes back on the attack, shouting she’ll do this herself as she boots Bayley and looks to bring her across the ring for NATURAL SELECTION! Whilst outside the ring Lacey starts to fight back and swings at Kairi… JUST AS BAYLEY COUNTERS CHARLOTTE SENDING HER INTO THE RING ROPES… AND LACEY MISSES KAIRI CLOCKING CHARLOTTE WITH THE BRASS KNUCKLES!

Lacey holds her head in her hands realizing what she has done AS KAIRI SPINS HER AROUND AND HITS A SPIKE DDT ON THE RING FLOOR! Kairi looks to Bayley as she rolls Lacey Evans into the ring before hopping onto the ring apron to make the tag. Charlotte and Lacey are both down for the count but both Kairi and Bayley climb to the top rope! They line the champions up and connects WITH DUAL DIVING ELBOW DROPS! Kairi covers Charlotte Flair!

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Winners via pinfall and New WWE Women’s tag team champions: The Hugging Pirates (15:04)

A loud pop from the live crowd as we get our first title change of the night! Kairi and Bayley join each other in the center of the ring as they share a hug having picked the win tonight! The referee soon passes them the tag team titles which the duo lifts into the air to cheers from the crowd!

Corey Graves: The Hugging Pirates have done it! Bayley becomes the first-ever three-time tag team champion and Kairi wins her first-ever title on Monday Night Raw.

Elias: The Hugging Pirates work as a team paid off whilst the Queens of WWE imploded tonight and we saw it cost them the belts tonight.

The Hugging Pirates carry on their celebrations as they even party with some of the fans whilst we focus on the ring seeing Lacey Evans and Charlotte Flair alone in the ring. Charlotte noticeably is still rubbing her jaw after being clocked with the brass knuckles. Lacey Evans walks over to her tag team partner but Charlotte pushes her away and shakes her head as she storms off leaving Lacey in the ring for the moment.

Corey Graves: Well it looks like Charlotte might have had enough of Lacey’s mistakes.

Elias: Everyone makes mistakes Corey.

Corey Graves: Maybe but when you are a Queen, you have higher expectations.

Elias: Well speaking of high expectations, up next we have the Intercontinental title on the line. Let’s take a look at the rivalry over the years between The Miz and Daniel Bryan!

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A video package plays as we get a recap of all the history Daniel Bryan and The Miz have had together in the WWE going all the way back to the original NXT (NXT 0.0?) with Daniel Bryan being The Miz’s rookie before showing Bryan winning his first title in WWE defeating him for the United States title! We then see their clash on Talking Smack with Miz ripping into Daniel Bryan causing Bryan to leave the set. We then see Bryan’s return to WWE feud with The Miz with both men trading wins. We finally cut to their clashes throughout the year during the HHH and Shane McMahon feud for power on Smackdown before cutting back to the current feud with both men wanting to make the Intercontinental title mean something.

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A mixed reaction from the live crowd as
THE MIZ makes his way out. The smarky crowd has a lot of people booing The Miz due to his opponent tonight but he still gets an overall positive reaction from the live crowd. MARYSE joins him on the entrance ramp and shares a kiss with her husband before he walks down the ramp, focused on winning the Intercontinental title once again as well as punching Bryan in the jaw!

Corey Graves: Byron, I never thought I would say this but I’m glad to have you back.

Byron Saxton: Thanks Corey, I’m…

Corey Graves:
Shut up Saxton. We need to focus on the action as we are about to see the Intercontinental title on the line as The Miz looks to become only the second man to win it nine times!

Byron Saxton:
And he has to be in the conversation for the greatest Intercontinental champions of all time with the prestige he brought back to the belt a few years ago.



A massive mixed reaction and once again it leans towards cheers as the smarky crowd can’t help but cheer for
DANIEL BRYAN! He makes sure to show off the hemp version of his Intercontinental title for the fans to see which elicits a few more boos from the crowd.

Corey Graves: Well Daniel Bryan felt very differently about The Miz’s title reign. He said he was a coward and now feels he is bringing the Intercontinental title back to where it belongs.

Byron Saxton: But has he been that different from The Miz back in the day? Doing a lot of talking about making the title prestigious but then also throwing away the historic belt and replacing it with his own version!

As Corey and Byron argue, with each other on commentary we see ERICK ROWAN walk out to join Daniel Bryan at ringside but the champion looks at him and sends him to the back!

Corey Graves: Erick Rowan is being sent backstage. Bryan wants to do this on his own!

Byron Saxton: I’m not sure if this is pride or honour.

Corey Graves: Maybe Bryan wants there to be no doubt when he beats Miz tonight.

Byron Saxton: He might be underestimating The Miz tonight.

Sending Erick Rowan to the back gives him a decent amount of cheers from the crowd but he doesn’t care as he enters the ring. Miz and Bryan talk a lot of trash to each other as the referee keep them separate as the usual title match introductions are done. Once they come to a close both men stare each other down as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!


Intercontinental title match:
Daniel Bryan (c) vs The Miz

The two men even after the bell rings carry on talking trash in the center of the ring before they start trading blows in the middle of the ring! Both men throw hard strikes at one another but it is shockingly The Miz who wins out the brawl sending Bryan backward. The Miz charges in to do more damage but Bryan rolls under the ropes to boos from the crowd. Bryan waves them off whilst in the ring The Miz dares him to come back into the ring but Bryan is happy to take his time.

Daniel Bryan after a while on the outside goes to enter the ring but as he does Miz charges in so Bryan goes back to the outside of the ring! Loud boos from the crowd now as Bryan is turning them against him whilst Miz in the ring is pissed off and rolls to the outside now giving chase to Bryan! Miz chases Bryan around the ring before Bryan slides into the ring and starts stomping on Miz to boos from the crowd! The cheap tricks worked here!

Bryan picks up Miz off the mat and slams him down with a SUPLEX before making a very lax cover! 1 Miz kicks out easily! The commentary team mentions that maybe Bryan is taking Miz a little lightly now he is in control. Bryan lays into the Miz with a couple of kicks before running off the ropes looking for a BASEMENT DROPKICK BUT MIZ MOVES IN TIME! Miz now jumps onto Bryan and hits him with a series of punches to the head in a much more vicious fashion than normal!

The Miz letting out years of anger as he beats down Daniel Bryan! He gets back to his feet and looks to go for the IT KICKS BUT BRYAN SEES IT COMING AND CATCHES THE LEG HITTING A DRAGON SCREW LEG WHIP! Bryan slams Miz hard on the mat and holds onto the leg looking to go for a KNEEBAR! Miz though knows Bryan well and what he’ll try to do so positions himself by the ropes, grabbing hold of them and forcing a break! Bryan however shockingly breaks the hold straight away.

Bryan has a smirk on his face as Miz winces slightly in pain. He taunts his rival as he lets Miz get back to his feet. Miz looks angry and he charges at Bryan BUT THE CHAMPION SWEEPS HIS LEGS OUT FROM HIM AND GRABS HIS ARM WRENCHING IT BEHIND HIS HEAD! Bryan is twisting the joints of Miz on the mat as he looks to wear down and work over the A-Lister! Bryan’s submission expertise is proving to be vital in cutting off The Miz and slowly picking his body apart.

He is bending the arm back before placing the right hand of Miz down on the mat and placing his foot on it BEFORE STOMPING ON THE FINGERS OF MIZ! Miz grabs his right hand as Bryan smirks enjoying the damage he is doing to his former mentor. Bryan taunts Miz and shouts abuse at him saying he is “everything wrong with the fans and this planet!”. He goes back over to Miz who is still struggling on the mat and gives him a few boots to the chest before grabbing a hold of him and LOCKING HIM IN A SURFBOARD STRETCH!

He wrenches back on the hold as he looks to twist and pull as many limbs of the Miz as possible. Bryan is reveling in the torment he is causing Miz before transitioning the hold so Miz is face down on the mat as BRYAN STOMPS BOTH OF MIZ’S KNEES INTO THE MAT! Miz is noticeably in pain as Bryan once again slowly looks to pick apart The Miz. Bryan grabs the right leg of Miz looking to carry on BUT MIZ KICKS HIM AWAY GETTING SOME BREATHING ROOM! Bryan though goes back on the attack as Miz counters with a ROLL-UP!

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The Miz nearly out-smarted Bryan with a technical pin there! Bryan looks furious and charges in looking to kick his HEAD OFF BUT MIZ DUCKS AND CONNECTS WITH A CHOP BLOCK STOPPING BRYAN FOR THE MOMENT! Bryan winces in pain as Miz follows up with a LOW ANGLE YAKUZA KICK sending Bryan back to the mat. Bryan makes the cover 1 2 Bryan kicks out! Miz doesn’t stop there though as he looks to grab the leg of Bryan and go for an early FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK… BUT BRYAN ELBOWS MIZ UNTIL HE FALLS BACKWARD!

Bryan gets back to his feet and makes his way back over to Miz grabbing hold of him and connecting with a CRAVATE SUPLEX! Bryan makes the cover 1 2 The Miz kicks out! Bryan though runs off the ropes and smashes him with a BASEMENT DROPKICK! Bryan makes another rapid cover 1 2 Miz kicks out BUT BRYAN GRABS HIS ARM UPON KICK OUT AND STARTS TWISTING ITINTO AN ARMBAR! The commentary team mentions that Miz is struggling to gain a foothold in this match as Bryan is picking him apart!

Bryan is twisting on the arm of The Miz who struggles on the mat but he refuses to give Bryan the pleasure of tapping out as he moves his body to the ropes and FORCES A BREAK BY GETTING HIS FOOT ON THE ROPES! Bryan once again releases the hold straight away with a cocky smirk on his face! Miz looks to get up using the ropes BUT BRYAN CHARGES IN AND BOOTS THE RIGHT ARM OF MIZ! Boos from the crowd as Miz falls to the mat in pain and rolls out of the ring selling the damage to his arm!

Bryan though has no intention of letting Miz get away from him however as Bryan climbs onto the ring apron and sizes The Miz up BEFORE HITTING A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE OFF THE APRON! Bryan is starting to decimate Miz as he stands over him and taunts the fans in the crowd. He bends down over Miz and talks a whole bunch of trash to him whilst Miz lays on the floor UNTIL MIZ ROCKS HIM WITH A PUNCH TO THE JAW! Bryan bends over as Miz hits a RUNNING KNEE LIFT STAGGERING HIM BEFORE HITTING A NECKBREAKER SLAM ON THE RING FLOOR!

Miz takes a moment to rest on the ring apron as he hears the referee getting to a 6 count so slides in and out to break it. Bryan is still on the ring floor selling his back as Miz grabs Bryan by the head and hits a SNAP KNEELING DDT TO THE RING FLOOR! Cheers from the crowd but once again the Daniel fans boo Miz. Miz shrugs and grabs hold of Daniel Bryan as she looks at the ring apron with bad intentions! Miz brings Bryan onto the ring apron as he hoists Bryan up by the neck and CONNECTS WITH A NECKBREAKER ON THE RING APRON!

Both men fall to the ring floor but obviously The Miz gets to his feet first as he leans on the ring apron whilst Bryan stays down on the floor. The commentary team mentions the history of neck injuries that Daniel Bryan has suffered. As the referee gets to a 7-count Miz grabs Daniel Bryan and rolls him back into the ring! Miz then hooks the leg of Bryan 1 2 Bryan kicks out! Miz is going to need to do more damage to win tonight! Miz though looks to the crowd and starts to taunt Bryan BY DOING THE YES CHANT!

A mixture of fans join in with the Yes chant but a bunch chants back at Miz with the No chant as Bryan stumbles to a seated position SO MIZ STARTS HITTING HIM WITH WORLD-FAMOUS IT KICKS TO THE CHEST! He lays into Bryan as the mixed reaction from the crowd is getting louder and louder for the kicks! Miz looks to finish it off with a ROUNDHOUSE KICK… BUT BRYAN COUNTERS GRABBING THE RIGHT LEG AND HITTING A DRAGON SCREW LEW WHIP TRANSITIONED INTO A HEEL HOOK!

Bryan carries on tearing at the ankle of Miz on the mat as the commentary team put over how lethal this hold is! Miz looks to reach out for the ropes but is struggling due to how tight Bryan has the hook locked in! Miz is fighting through the pain and finally crawls to the ropes forcing a break! Bryan this time holds on for an extra few seconds before slamming Miz’s leg down in frustration! The fight that is being shown by The Miz is starting to get to him during this match.

Bryan gives Miz a massive boot to the right leg as he glares at Miz and gets boos from the crowd. Bryan isn’t done there though as he pulls him away from the ropes and brings Miz back into the center of the ring with a DRAGON SUPLEX! Miz lands with a hard thud in the center of the ring as Bryan looks to the crowd and starts to slowly DO THE YES TAUNT! A massive mixed reaction from the crowd as Bryan starts to fire off THE YES KICKS!

Bryan peppers the chest of Miz with a series of hard right kicks! Miz is getting battered by this assault from Daniel Bryan and the Intercontinental Champion finishes it off with the SIGNATURE ROUNDHOUSE KICK! Bryan makes the cover on Miz 1 2 Miz kicks out! Bryan though looks beyond pissed off with the fact Miz kicked out and stands behind him as he LAYS INTO HIM WITH A SERIES OF MMA ELBOWS! Bryan rocks Miz as the A-Lister is unable to fight back as Bryan rocks Miz with each elbow!

Miz starts to slump over as Bryan quickly makes a cover on him 1 2 Miz still kicks out! Bryan pounds the mat and is now getting very wound up by this as he stands over Miz calling him weak! Bryan grabs the arms of Miz and STARTS STOMPING ON THE HEAD OF MIZ IN BRUTAL FASHION! He is hammering him with a series of stomps and shouts abuse at him calling Miz weak and promises to destroy his face as MIZ STARTS TO RISE THROUGH THE STOMPS!

Bryan tries to fire off more stomps but MIZ CARRIES ON RISING UNTIL HE TRIPS BRYAN UP AND HITS A JUMPING LEG DROP! He keeps Bryan down taking a moment to rub his jaw before running off the ropes for a BASEMENT YAKUZA KICK! Miz puts Bryan down for a moment before looking at the legs of Bryan and has an idea as he locks in a FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK! Miz gets the hold locked on tight as he tries to get Bryan to tap out!

Miz pulls back on the hold and clearly Bryan is struggling in the middle of the ring! Miz has the hold locked in tight as Bryan tries to crawl to the ropes but Miz keeps it locked in the center of the ring! Bryan tries to pull himself up to break it BUT MIZ KEEPS IT IN THE TIGHT! Bryan lifts his hand in the air as clearly, the pain is starting to get to him as he LOOKS LIKE HE MIGHT TAP OUT… BUT INSTEAD USES ALL OF HIS STRENGTH TO FLIP THE HOLD AND REVERSE THE PRESSURE!

Miz is now in pain due to this but gets to the ropes forcing a break from the hold! Bryan lets go of the hold and smirks to himself as he thinks he has Miz where he wants him! Miz is slightly in pain due to the figure four leglock as BRYAN CHARGES IN LOOKING FOR THE RUNNING KNEE BUT MIZ MOVES IN TIME! Bryan gets caught in the ropes as Miz connects with a SNAP NECKBREAKER! Miz then heads to the top rope and lines up Bryan before flying off with a DIVING LEG DROP BULLDOG! Miz makes the cover 1 2 Bryan kicks out!

Miz nods to himself as he winces slightly as he gets cheers from the crowd going more high-risk than normal. That’s how much the Intercontinental title means to him! Miz though looks to keep the pressure up as he lifts Daniel Bryan off the mat as he gets ready to go for the SKULL CRUSHING FINALE… BRYAN LOOKS FOR A SNEAKY LOW BLOW BUT MIZ SEES IT COMING CATCHING THE LEG WITH HIS LEGS SHOCKING IN BRYAN AND TRANSITIONS INTO A HITTING A SNAP INVERTED DDT! Miz makes the cover 1 2 Bryan kicks out!

Miz rolls away and looks at Bryan on the mat as he tries to think of a way he can put Daniel Bryan away and has an idea! He heads to the corner and lines him up looking to go for the RUNNING KNEE! Miz plays to the crowd getting a loud YES chant but also a loud NO chant as he charges in BUT BRYAN AVOIDS IT AND COUNTERS INTO THE YES LOCK! A mixed reaction from the live crowd as Bryan brings Miz down to the mat and gets the lethal hold locked in tight!

Bryan is wrenching back on the hold as he tries to force a tap out from The Miz! We can see in the challenger’s eyes how much he is struggling with the hold but he is refusing to tap out here as he looks to the ropes and looks to crawl to them! He is making good progress but BRYAN BREAKS THE HOLD AND STARTS STOMPING ON THE BACK OF THE MIZ! He fires off a series of stomps before grabbing back hold of The Miz and once again locking in the YES LOCK TIGHT ON THE MIZ!

Miz is in big trouble in the middle of the ring and is struggling in the hold here as he lifts his arm into the air… BUT HE CAN’T BRING HIMSELF TO TAP OUT! He starts slowly crawling to the ropes as Bryan pulls back even further on the hold! Miz is inches away from the ropes as he can feel the pain coursing through his body and HE JUST CAN’T REACH THE ROPES! He lifts his arm in the air as he shakes his head with the pain coursing through his body whilst Bryan WRENCHES BACK THE HOLD TIGHT…

MIZ GRABS THE BOTTOM ROPE TO BREAK THE HOLD!

Bryan keeps the hold till the maximum 5 count this time! The referee tells Bryan off but he shouts back at the referee “I HAVE TILL 5”! He looks furious as Miz sells the damage done during this match by Bryan as he has been battered. Bryan though is ready to end this as he heads to the corner of the ring and lines up The Miz ready to go for the RUNNING KNEE! He charges in BUT MIZ MOVES JUST IN TIME AND BRYAN SMASHES HIS KNEE INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!

Miz follows up by grabbing the right leg and hitting a DRAGON SCREW LEG WHIP! Bryan is in pain due to hurting his own right leg and Miz pounces on it as he locks in the FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK ONCE AGAIN! He has the hold locked in tight as Bryan is struggling in pain on the mat as Miz has his back to the ropes so Bryan can’t reach the ropes to break it so BRYAN GOES TO FLIP THE PRESSURE OF THE HOLD BUT MIZ HAS IT SCOUTED AND PUTS BRYAN’S SHOULDER IN A PINNING POSITION!

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Winner via pinfall and New Intercontinental Champion: The Miz (16:16)

Bryan gets his shoulder up at 3.000001 but it is too late! The Miz has won the Intercontinental title once again! Miz breaks the hold as Bryan winces in pain and argues with the referee but he makes it clear to Bryan his decision is final and we have a new Intercontinental Champion!

Byron Saxton: The Miz has done it! He’s become a nine-time Intercontinental Champion, matching Chris Jericho for the number of times someone has held that title!

Corey Graves: All it takes is three seconds to win and Miz outsmarted Daniel Bryan tonight!

Byron Saxton: Both men went all out and you can’t deny Miz’s toughness for gutting through the pain tonight to overcome The Miz.

Corey Graves: Maybe Bryan took Miz lightly? Wait it looks like Miz could be in trouble as here comes Erick Rowan!

The camera pans over and the red-bearded giant makes his way into the ring as The Miz is hugging the Intercontinental title, showing how much the title means to him even if it is the hemp version he is holding. He turns around and sees Erick Rowan standing there ready to attack him… BUT DANIEL BRYAN PUTS HIS HAND OUT TO STOP ERICK ROWAN! Miz looks confused as does Erick Rowan but he does what his leader says and leaves the ring. Bryan looks back at Miz giving him a nod (though he still scowls at him) before leaving The Miz in the ring alone to celebrate with the live crowd.

Byron Saxton: Well it looks like Daniel Bryan is going to let Miz have his moment.

Corey Graves: A rare show of respect from Daniel Bryan towards The Miz.

Byron Saxton: You can see how much this win means to him and he now has the title he values the most back in his hands.

Corey Graves: But speaking of people who value their titles, up next the WWE tag team titles are on the line between The Revival and Heavy Machinery. Let’s see how we got there.

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The video package starts with The Revival talking about how much they care about tag team wrestling. They put over how much the tag titles mean to them and that they will make tag team wrestling the top style in WWE. We then get clips of Heavy Machinery from their time in NXT. We see them growing as a team but we also see them coming up short every time they fought for the tag team belts in NXT as well as the main roster so far.

We next see The Revival winning the tag team titles in the four-way elimination match and starting their long-dominant reign at the top of the tag team division. We next see them beating The New Day, KO and Sami, Miz and Morrison to remain tag champions. On the Heavy Machinery meanwhile, we see Tucker Knight getting his knee taken out by the Revival before Survivor Series and him making his return after the Rumble challenging The Revival for Roadblock.

Heavy Machinery are shown to dominate the match and The Revival having to cheat to escape with their tag team titles. We see Heavy Machinery laying them out on the next Smackdown as well as Otis Dozovic beating Dash Wilder to make the stipulation for tonight’s tag team titles match. The rest of the video package is both teams putting over how much teaming with their best friends means to them and also promising that tonight the other team will be forced to disband!

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A decent pop from the live crowd as
HEAVY MACHINERY walk out ahead of the biggest match of their careers and potentially the last match as a tag team. Both men look slightly nervous as they walk out. They share a hug at the top of the entrance ramp before walking to the ring together, ready to take on the champions and get revenge for the months Tucker had lost off his career.

Byron Saxton: Tucker Knight spent months on the shelf thanks to The Revival. Tonight Heavy Machinery have the chance to put the tag team career of the Revival on the shelf forever!

Corey Graves: These two goofballs might have made the biggest mistakes of their career. They have put their own tag team on the line just to try to spite The Revival.

Byron Saxton:
That’s how much they hate the champions. The champion took months off the career of Tucker.

Corey Graves:
And after tonight thanks to their stipulation, The Revival will have taken their entire tag team career together!



Normally the crowd boos the hell out of
THE REVIVAL but due to the smarky nature of the Wrestlemania crowd, the duo gets a massive pop from the fans as they walk out. The duo are in a pink and black attire, inspired by their idol Bret Hart. They clink their titles together before marching to the ring with a purpose.

Byron Saxton: Listen Corey I know how good…

Corey Graves: The Revival aren’t just good Byron, they are great!

Byron Saxton: Well even if they are great, they are in danger of never being able to team together again. Something they have based their whole career, their identity around!

Corey Graves: Exactly Byron and you think they are going to let that fade away? Let everything they have worked for fade to dust. They have aimed to make those WWE tag team titles mean something and you think they plan on just letting their team disappear, just like that?

As Corey argues with Byron on commentary, The Revival step into the ring holding their tag team titles aloft. The usual title announcements are done before the belts are passed to the timekeeper. The two teams glare at each other with Otis starting for the challengers whilst Dash starts for the champions with the referee calling for the bell to get this underway!

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

As soon as the bell rings Otis charges in and looks to get his hands on Dash but the champion ducks underneath him! Dash runs off the ropes and looks to go for a DROPKICK TO THE LEG OF OTIS… BUT THE BIG MAN AVOIDS IT AND STOMPS ON HIM! Otis yanks Dash off the mat ready to hurl him around the ring but he wiggles out and heads to the corner bringing Dawson into the match! Otis though doesn’t mind and charges in at both going for a CLOTHESLINE… BUT BOTH AVOID IT!

The Revival has Otis scouted and looks to take him down together. However, as they are both in the ring, so is TUCKER KNIGHT WHO CLOBBERS SCOTT DAWSON FROM BEHIND! Cheers from the crowd as Otis batters Dash himself. Both men pick up both members of The Revival and SLAMS THEM DOWN WITH BODY SLAMS TO CHEERS FROM THE CROWD! They look to do even more and maybe even end this early but the referee comes over to tell Tucker Knight off to boos from the crowd.

Tucker shakes his head pointing out Dash entered the ring first but climbs onto the ring apron whilst Otis goes back on the attack. He grabs hold of Scott Dawson and lifts him into the air connecting with a SWINGING SIDE SLAM! Dawson lands with a hard thud as Otis makes the cover 1 2 Dawson kicks out! Otis though carries on the attack picking up the limp body of Dawson and sending him into their corner! Otis charges in and connects with a BODY AVALANCHE before tagging in Tucker!

Tucker grabs Dawson and sends him off the ropes before both men run off the ropes hitting the FREIGHT TRAIN (Sandwich shoulderblock)! Dawson is crushed between the two men as Tucker makes the cover 1 2 Dawson kicks out! Tucker grabs hold of Dawson as Dash is back on the ring apron and tries to cheer his partner on. Tucker meanwhile locks him in a BEARHUG! He squeezes Dawson in the middle of the ring and crushes the ribs of Dawson as Heavy Machinery are in control early on, just like Roadblock!

Dawson tries to get out of the hold, struggling in pain but Tucker has it locked in tight! Dash thinks about stepping into the ring but chooses not to for the moment. Dawson gets an arm free and starts to punch Tucker in the head a few times causing him to lose grip on the hold! Dawson gets out and tries to go for a SNAP DDT… BUT TUCKER PUSHES HIM BACK TOWARDS THE HEAVY MACHINERY CORNER! Dawson’s back bounces off the ropes as Tucker hits a RUNNING CLOTHESLINE!

Dawson does a full-back flip sell and falls to the mat with a hard thud. Tucker makes another quick tag to Otis Dozovic who runs across the ring and connects with a FALLING HEADBUTT! Otis makes the cover 1 2 Dawson kicks out! Heavy Machinery are once again battering The Revival and on the ring apron, you can see the worry in Dash’s eyes. Otis meanwhile picks Scott Dawson up and looks to hit him with a WORLD STRONGEST SLAM… BUT DAWSON GRABS THE ROPES STOPPING HIM!

Dawson pulls on the ropes and kicks Otis off but he lands outside the ring in an awkward fashion. Otis rubs his jaw but heads over to Tucker and tags him in as both men head to the outside as they climb onto the ring apron. Otis grabs Tucker on the ring apron and hits TUCKER WITH A SCOOP SLAM ONTO DAWSON FROM THE RING APRON! A hard thud as Dawson winces in pain from the lethal double team move!

Heavy Machinery gets back to their feet to cheers from the crowd but we see DASH WILDER is in the ring and connects with a TOPA SUCIDA! A massive pop from the crowd who are in total shock! Corey on commentary mentions desperate times call for desperate measures here and nothing is more important than this team to The Revival! Dash and Dawson get back to their feet as they nod. Dash looks disappointed in himself but he’s doing whatever is needed tonight to win as they roll Tucker Knight back into the ring.

Scott Dawson makes his way over to the corner where Dash has climbed onto the apron grabbing the tag rope and makes the tag! Both men grab hold of Tucker Knight and using their combined strength Irish whip Tucker into their corner! Dawson and Dash then make their way back over to the corner making rapid tags as they go CLUBBIN! The tag team champions put the boots to Tucker in an extra vicious fashion as they are desperate to put him down whilst Otis climbs back on the ring apron watching this happening, looking furious.

The champions finish off their assault as Dawson climbs onto the ring apron taking a moment to rest after his beating early on, leaving Dash in the ring with Tucker. Dash keeps him down for the moment with a JUMPING ELBOW DROP and makes the cover 1 2 Tucker kicks out! Dash gives Tucker a few kicks and there is a little extra venom on them as he grabs hold of Tucker’s leg looking to lock in a KNEEBAR BUT TUCKER HAS IT SCOUTED KICKING HIM OFF AND SENDING HIM BACK TO THE CORNER!

The commentary team talks about Tucker Knight knowing they would target his right leg after injuring it in the past and therefore wisely prepared for the potential attack. He heads to the corner and tags Otis back in who charges at Dash Wilder and goes for a CLOTHESLINE BUT DASH CATCHES IT AND HITS AN ARM DDT! Otis clutches his left arm as Dash smiles and connects with a SNAP KNEELING DDT! Dash hooks the leg 1 2 Otis kicks out!

Dash heads over to the corner and makes the tag to Dawson as he brings him back into the match. Wilder sees Otis getting back to his feet and catches him with a DROP TOE HOLD as Dawson follows up with a JUMPING ELBOW DROP! Dawson rolls him over and makes the cover 1 2 Otis kicks out! Dawson looks a bit annoyed by this and responds with a KICK TO THE LEFT ARM! Otis winces in pain as Tucker shouts abuse from the ring apron but Dawson ignores it as he locks Otis in a headlock whilst TWISTING THE LEFT ARM AS WELL!

Otis is in pain as Dawson makes sure to wrench on it extra hard. He also makes a point to look to Tucker as he does it before breaking the hold by BOOTING THE LEFT ARM OF OTIS! Dawson runs off the ropes and connects with a BASEMENT DROPKICK keeping Otis down as he makes the cover 1 2 Otis kicks out! Dawson though keeps the pace going as he hits a leg drop, elbow drop and falling headbutt combo on Otis. Dawson makes another rapid cover 1 2 Otis kicks out!

The commentary team mentions the rapid covers might also be slowly wearing down Otis here plus every time he gets his shoulder up it will do slightly more damage. Dawson grabs hold of Otis and shows off a surprising amount of power as he brings him to the corner whilst in a BACKBREAKER HOLD and tags in Dash Wilder! Dash heads to the top rope and hits a DIVING ELBOW DROP whilst Otis is trapped by Dawson. Otis falls to the mat and Dash makes the cover 1 2 Otis kicks out!

Dash looks over to the corner as he sees Tucker trying to will his best friend on and starts mouthing off at the big man! Tucker falls for the bait and tries to enter the ring, distracting the ref ALLOWING DAWSON TO BEHIND THE REFEREE’S BACK CHOKE OTIS WITH THE TAG ROPE! Loud boos from the crowd for the cheap trick and once the referee turns back around Dawson has left the ring, as Dash starts to put the boots to Otis on the mat! He finishes off the sequence by running off the ropes and hitting a low-angle EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Dash makes the cover 1 2 Otis kicks out!

Dash smirks as the champions are now in total control of the match as he grabs hold of the left arm of Otis working over it with a series of kicks and strikes before grabbing hold of it looking to put him in an ARMBAR! Dash is wrenching on the hold as he tries to force Otis to tap out! Otis is noticeably in a ton of pain as Corey puts over how much it would kill Otis to not only tap to the Revival but effectively tap out on his tag team with Tucker Knight!

Otis is in a ton of pain noticeably due to the hold by Dash Wilder. He lifts his arm into the air and is noticeably struggling due to the hold! He is being twisted on the mat and is in agony but he REFUSES TO GIVE UP ON HIS TEAM! He clenches his fist as Tucker considers coming into the ring and using their one pinfall break BUT OTIS STARTS TO PLACE HIS HAND ON THE MAT! He uses all his power as he gets back to his feet and BUCKLE BOMBS WILDER BREAKING THE HOLD!

Dash falls down in the Revival’s corner whilst Otis looks to make it to his team’s corner BUT DAWSON TAGS IN AND KNOCKS TUCKER OFF THE APRON TO BOOS FROM THE CROWD! Dawson turns around and connects with a CHOP BLOCK FOR THE RIGHT LEG OF OTIS! Otis falls to the mat in pain as Dawson smirks as he gives him a series of boots to the arm and leg with the Revival only now managing to get some of the crowd to boo them for their antics.

Scott looks to do further damage to Otis as he grabs hold of him and locks him in a SURFBOARD STRETCH WRENCHING ON HIS LEG AND ARM! Scott wrenches back on the arms and legs causing Otis a bunch of pain as he is face down on the mat. Otis though uses his power to get his right arm free so Dawson breaks the hold and hits a jumping elbow drop keeping Otis down! Dawson heads to the corner and tags back in Dash as they circle Otis in the middle of the ring.

Both men grab hold of Otis as they lift him into the air hitting him with a DUAL POWERBOMB! Dash then heads to the corner as he lines up Otis but we see Tucker getting up outside the ring and Wilder connects with a DIVING CROSSBODY! Once again a rare feat of high-flying from Dash as the desperation to win remains clear. Dash returns to the ring with Otis staggering to his feet so WILDER HITS A SUPERKICK FOLLOWED BY A SNAP DDT! Wilder makes the cover 1 2 Otis kicks out!

Wilder and Dawson are getting noticeably frustrated by the fact Otis refuses to stay down. Dash makes his way back over the arm of Otis once again looking to do even more damage and looks ready to lock in a FUJIWARA ARMBAR… OTIS COUNTERS AND ROLLS DASH UP! 1 2 Dash kicks out! Otis nearly snuck out the win for his team but that seems to have pissed Dash Wilder off who hits a basement dropkick to the left arm before PUNCHING OTIS IN THE HEAD SEVERAL TIMES TO LOUD BOOS FROM THE CROWD!

He seems very frustrated before making his way over to the corner and tags in Dawson as the duo has evil intentions! Dawson grabs hold of the right leg of Otis as the commentary mentions this is the same move they used to take out Tucker all those months ago! Dash Wilder climbs to the top rope whilst Dawson has the FIGURE FOUR LEG LOCK IN TIGHT… TUCKER KNIGHT IS BACK ON HIS FEET AND HE CLOBBERS DASH WILDER SENDING HIM TO THE RING FLOOR!

Dash lands with a hard thud as Dawson turns around to see Tucker and lets go of the figure four leglock but TUCKER WIPES HIM OUT WITH A BEAUTIFUL SOMERSAULT SENTON FROM THE TOP ROPE! Loud cheers from the crowd as Tucker stands over Scott Dawson and looks at his best friend as he brings him back to the corner! Otis is a bit worse for wear but Tucker upon climbing back over the apron MAKES THE TAG! Tucker charges in as Scott Dawson tries to get back up but gets WIPED OUT BY TUCKER!

Tucker has a face full of anger as he looks at one of the two men who broke his leg and hits an LOU THRESZ PRESS AS HE TRIES TO GET UP! He batters Scott Dawson with a series of wild punches letting out months of anger and gives him one hell of a beating! The referee has to give Tucker a warning but he gets back to his feet as Dawson lays down on the mat! Meanwhile, we see Dash Wilder who has climbed to the top rope and tries to hit a DIVING CROSSBODY BUT TUCKER CATCHES HIM IN MID-AIR! Tucker then HITS A POWERSLAM WIPING HIM OUT!

Tucker turns back around and catches Dawson with a SUPERKICK AS HE TRIES TO GET BACK TO HIS FEET! Dawson stumbles as Tucker sends him flying into the corner of the ring with a BIEL TOSS AS DAWSON BOUNCES OFF THE TURNBUCKLE BRET HART STYLE! His chest must be sore as Tucker runs off the ropes and hits a JUMPING SENTON! Tucker makes the cover 1 2 Dawson kicks out! Tucker nods to himself and looks to the corner as he heads to the top rope again before hitting a FROG SPLASH FROM THE TOP ROPE! Tucker pulling out all the stops! 1 2 Dawson kicks out!

Dawson is struggling on the mat after the frog splash as Tucker Knight is on fire right now! He is ready to bring this to an end as he grabs hold of Dawson and gets him in position for what looks to be a powerbomb… DASH WILDER COMES BACK INTO THE RING AND CHOP BLOCKS THE BACK OF TUCKER’S RIGHT LEG! Tucker falls down as the crowd loudly boos. Dash checks on his tag team partner who nods as he gets behind Tucker and powers him up as they connect with BIG RIG! Dawson makes the cover

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Otis keeps Heavy Machinery’s hopes and the team alive! Otis grabs hold of Dawson and looks to lift him up but before he can do anything Wilder is back on his feet and hits a DROPKICK SENDING OTIS BACK! Otis falls down on the mat as the duo head to the corner of the ring and line Tucker up for MEETING IN THE MIDDLE! DIY’s old tag team finisher! The Revival are pulling out every trick they can think of to win this! They charge in BUT OTIS PUSHES TUCKER OUT OF THE WAY! Otis saves Tucker from the lethal move!

The Revival look shocked as Tucker gets back to his feet and WIPES OUT BOTH MEMBERS OF THE REVIVAL WITH A DUAL CLOTHESLINE! Tucker is still a bit wobbly after being hit with Big Rig but he is fired up after seeing his best friend eat a bullet for him! Tucker grabs hold of Dash Wilder and GORILLA PRESS SLAMS HIM OUT OF THE RING TO THE RING FLOOR WITH A THUD! Tucker poses for the crowd but turns around into a MISSILE DROPKICK FROM SCOTT DAWSON! Even Dawson is leaving his feet in an attempt to keep Heavy Machinery down. Dawson hooks the leg 1 2 Tucker kicks out!

Dawson slams the mat as he is getting wound up and looking for any way he can to keep Tucker down for good. He heads back over to the right leg of Tucker… THE SAME ONE THEY INJURED AND GOES ONCE AGAIN FOR A KNEEBAR! Scott Dawson is wrenching on the hold tight here as he tries to either break the leg of Tucker or force a tap out from him! Tucker is in a ton of pain but like Otis, he doesn’t want to give up on this team as he gets closer to the ropes… AS DASH WILDER CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE LINING UP TUCKER’S KNEE LOOKING FOR A REPEAT OF SURVIVOR SERIES…

BUT OTIS SLIDES INTO THE RING AS DASH FLIES THROUGH THE AIR AND SHOULDERBLOCKS HIM IN MID-AIR SENDING HIM FLYING ACROSS THE RING!
Dash lands with a hard thud as Otis turns to see Scott Dawson who has broken the kneebar as Tucker rolls to the ropes! Scott Dawson goes for a punch BUT FEINTS… AS HE GOES FOR THE SNAP DDT BUT OTIS SEES IT COMING AND OVERPOWERS DAWSON BEFORE HITTING A POWERBOMB ONTO DASH WILDER!

Otis looks over to Tucker who winces in pain due to his right leg as he makes sure his partner is OK as they both nod before looking at The Revival on the mat and GRAB HOLD OF A MEMBER OF THE REVIVAL EACH! Otis has Dash and Tucker has Dawson as they lift each one into the air and hit DUAL WORLD STRONGEST SLAMS! Both members of The Revival are slammed down to the mat with a hard thud before Tucker and Otis bend down grabbing the necks of The Revival and LOCKS THEM IN DUAL CROSSFACES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!

Loud cheers from the crowd with the majority of the crowd now behind Heavy Machinery at this point of the match but a few can’t help cheering for the Revival not wanting them to disband! However, The Revival are in a ton of pain and have their backs plus necks yanked on by both members of Heavy Machinery as they are in a ton of pain! Dash and Dawson lift their hands into the air as they tease tapping due to the pain…AS THEY LOCK EYES TOGETHER…

AND GRAB EACH OTHER'S HANDS STOPPING THE OTHER FROM TAPPING!

They hold each other's hands tight as Otis and Tucker put even more pressure on both men’s backs as they try to force them to tap out! The pressure is noticeably getting to The Revival here as the referee gets in close to check on them… DASH AND DAWSON PUNCH THE REFEREE KNOCKING HIM OUT! Commentary confirms it will be a massive fine for both men as the referee falls down… AND THE REVIVAL NOW THE REFEREE IS DOWN START TAPPING!

Otis and Tucker because they weren’t looking at the referee don’t see he is down and break the hold as they celebrate the win! However, they turn around to see the referee is down on the mat… AND THE REVIVAL HIT THEM WITH A LOW BLOW EACH! Massive heat from the crowd as The Revival are proving they will do whatever it takes to keep not only the titles but stay together as a team! Otis and Tucker struggle on their feet on wobbly legs as DASH HITS TUCKER WITH A CODEBREAKER WHILST DAWSON HITS OTIS WITH A FLOWING DDT!

The loud boos from the crowd carry on but The Revival don’t give a damn. The referee is still down due to having a glass jaw as Dash and Dawson look at each other before nodding and sliding out of the ring heading to the timekeeper’s area as they GRAB THEIR TAG TEAM TITLES! Byron Saxton on commentary starts shouting and complaining about this but Corey says The Revival will do whatever it takes. Both men slide back into the ring as they line up OTIS AND TUCKER CHARGING IN…

BUT THE REVIVAL MISS SMASHING THE TITLES INTO EACH OTHER!

Both men look shocked as they stagger back slightly as HEAVY MACHINERY CHARGE IN HITTING BOTH MEN WITH A FREIGHT TRAIN AND CRUSHING EACH MAN! Tucker and Otis then look at the tag team titles on the mat as THEY USE THE TITLES ON THE REVIVAL! Turn about is fair play! Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder fall to the mat as Otis and Tucker are ready to end this! Otis grabs hold of Dawson before Tucker helps place Dash in his arms too as OTIS LIFTS BOTH MEN UP AND TUCKER RUNS OFF THE ROPES…

DOUBLE TRASH COMPACTOR!

OTIS ROLLS AWAY AS TUCKER KNIGHT COVERS SCOTT DAWSON!

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BUT HE JUST FALLS SHORT

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HEAVY MACHINERY WIN THE TITLES AND THE REVIVAL MUST DISBAND!

Winners via pinfall and New WWE Tag team champions: Heavy Machinery (19:05)

Loud cheers from the crowd initially but a few more boos start to creep in. Tucker runs over to Otis and hugs his best friend even kissing him on the forehead in pure delight that they can stay together and have finally become tag team champions in WWE! Meanwhile, on the mat we see Dash Wilder put his arm on Scott Dawson having come so close to saving the match at the end but The Revival’s run as a team in WWE must come to an end!

Byron Saxton: Heavy Machinery have done it! They have dethroned the top guys.

Corey Graves:
I…I don’t know what to say Byron. I’m in legit shock right now.

Byron Saxton: I told you it was possible. Heavy Machinery have beaten one of the best tag teams of the modern era and finally become tag team champions.

Corey Graves: Bringing the era of the Revival to an end for good!

Byron Saxton:
The Revival took months off the career of Tucker Knight but tonight he and Otis ended the Revival’s career as a tag team.

Corey Graves: I don’t even know what’s next for the duo. They bleed tag team wrestling.

Heavy Machinery pose with the titles once again before leaving the ring as they go to celebrate with some of the fans and even poses with them as he does his usual signature dance. Tucker smiles at his best friend as the new tag team champions head to the back but instead we cut to the ring as we see the former champions The Revival sat down in the ring as they look out into the crowd and take in what this result means.

They take a moment to soak in what happened as the smarky crowd starts to cheer the duo. They look at the fans and nod before turning to each other as the pair share a hug. They get to their feet and lift each other’s hands in the air getting loud cheers from the crowd who start up a “Thank you Revival” chant for them. Both men soak it in and we even get a few “tag team wrestling” chants as the duo pose for the fans in the ring, having wrestled their last match as a team in WWE.


Byron Saxton: A well-deserved ovation for the Revival. They may not have always been the most likable team but they truly were one of the best.

Corey Graves:
Well speaking of some of the best, right now we are going to clips from the twenty-twenty Hall of Fame!

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We cut to clips of the Hall of Fame ceremony that took place during the week as the following superstars were inducted into the Hall of Fame:

  • New World Order
  • JBL
  • The British Bulldog
  • Jushin Thunder Liger
  • The Bella Twins
  • Titus O’Neil for the Warrior Award
  • William Shatner for the celebrity wing
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Once the video package for the Hall of Fame finishes we cut back to the commentary team at ringside but we have had a change ahead of the final two matches as it is now Michael Cole and Elias sat at ringside.


Michael Cole:
Some true legends of the business.

Elias: Including your good pal JBL.

Michael Cole: He was a good partner by my side but it’s time for us to focus on the current day.

Elias: And right now, we are about to see the Universal title on the line in a three-way dance. The difference between a three-way dance and a triple threat is it is an elimination match so both your opponents need to be eliminated. Let’s see how we got here!

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The video package starts with Black talking about the two demons on his back. We see clips of Brock Lesnar and Andrade Cien Almas in action over the past year. First of all, we see clips of Brock breaking the arm of Aleister Black and then Black coming up short when fighting Brock at Armageddon. Next, we see Black losing out to Andrade Cien Almas over the last year due to a variety of reasons: Paul Heyman, Angel Garza, and even the entire Ungovernables at Fastlane.

We then cut to Andrade Cien Almas and Zelina Vega cutting promos gloating about his long reign as Universal Champion ever since he cashed in the Money in the Bank briefcase at Armageddon on Rey Mysterio. We see clips of him beating Rollins, Styles, Mysterio etc. to hold onto his title before seeing him having to cheat to beat Black and Brock. Zelina Vega throughout however hypes up her client as the face of the brand and that the Ungovernables run Monday Night Raw!

We last of all cut to clips of Brock Lesnar and we start with him losing to Seth Rollins at last year’s Wrestlemania. Paul Heyman now speaks saying Brock has been without gold for a year and wants it back. We see the tear Brock has been on since Summerslam, beating Aleister Black, Bobby Lashley, Montez Ford, and Shinsuke Nakamura, coming second in the Royal Rumble with the most eliminations and being robbed inside the Elimination Chamber.

After seeing clips of Brock’s destruction, we see the promo after Fastlane as Andrade and Zelina met Adam Pearce. We hear Adam Pearce announce there will be no interference, no one at ringside, and no excuses. The next thing we see is the destruction Aleister Black and Brock Lesnar caused the Ungovernables leaving Andrade alone to flee. The rest of the package shows all 3 men on top at different times before coming to a close with the tag line: The Good, The Bad and The Beast as we cut to the ring.


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The music for our Universal Champion
ANDRADE CIEN ALMAS hits as we see a series of men walk in La Sombra masks as they line up on the entrance ramp. We next see THE UNGOVERNABLES walk out in suits: Cesaro, Ilja Dragunov, Shinsuke Nakamura and Angel Garza. Garza noticeably limps slightly and winces, still feeling the effects of the Money in the Bank ladder match to open the show. They all pose at the entrance ramp waiting before ANDRADE AND ZELINA WALK OUT STANDING AT THE TOP OF THE RAMP LIFTING HIS UNIVERSAL TITLE INTO THE AIR!

Michael Cole:
It is normally tradition for the champion to enter last but Zelina Vega wanted to make a point of Andrade entering first.

Elias: She wants to remind everyone who is walking into this match as the Universal Champion.

Zelina poses next to the champion and points at him as she shouts to the crowd this is what a champion looks like. She nods at Andrade who smirks before walking to the back leading the rest of the Ungovernables away. Andrade will need to do this alone tonight and if that’s affecting him, he ain’t showing it as he acts as cocky as ever. As he walks down the entrance ramp, the luchadors two by two head to the back until Andrade stands in the ring posing for the crowd and taunting them.

Michael Cole: Andrade has had a lot of help to keep that title but he has won a few times on his own.

Elias: He beat Rey Mysterio and Seth Rollins one on one without help as well as pinning AJ Styles at Survivor Series in a fatal four-way. Chaos suits Andrade and ruling him out tonight would be a mistake.



A massive pop from the crowd as the lights start to dim and fade. We cut to the entrance ramp as smoke starts to billow out from the entrance ramp. We see
ALEISTER BLACK raising out of the depths of the arena slowly before standing at the top of the entrance ramp holding his hands together as he looks out at the crowd. He then locks eyes with Andrade in the ring and slowly makes his way down the entrance ramp with a face fall of thunder.

Michael Cole: Aleister Black has been a man on a mission ever since coming from NXT.

Elias: He has been on a tear, beating nearly everyone in his path ever since joining the red brand.

Michael Cole: However on Raw, only two men have managed to defeat him: Andrade Cien Almas and Brock Lesnar.

Elias: There is a reason he calls them both the demons on his back.

Aleister Black makes it to the bottom of the entrance ramp and slowly climbs into the ring as he stands across from Andrade Cien Almas. The two men who have been rivals going back to their days in NXT. Andrade talks a whole bunch of trash as he lifts the Universal title into the air. The stare down carries on until…



A massive mixed reaction as the final entrant into this match
BROCK LESNAR walks out with Paul Heyman standing by his side. Brock jogs up and down at the top of the entrance ramp as Andrade Cien Almas and Aleister Black stare down the Beast. Paul Heyman can be seen giving Brock some words of encouragement before heading to the back as he leaves the Beast all alone to walk down the entrance ramp.

Michael Cole: Brock Lesnar has been without gold for about a year and you know it will have hurt the Beast.

Elias: The Beast only cares about two things. Money and gold. We know he always has money and now he wants the gold.

Michael Cole: And unlike a normal triple threat, someone will have to pin or submit Brock Lesnar.

Elias:
Not many men can stop him but maybe we could see an unholy alliance formed?

Brock Lesnar steps into the ring and towers over both his opponents tonight with a big grin on his face. Black remains stoic whilst Andrade talks a bunch of trash, showing a surprising lack of fear for the Beast. The usual title introductions are done as all 3 men circle the ring. Once they come to an end the referee calls for the bell and our Universal title match is underway!

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

Once the bell rings, both Black and Andrade look at Brock Lesnar as ANDRADE SLIDES OUT OF THE RING TO BOOS FROM THE CROWD! Black is distracted by this and THIS LEADS TO BROCK BLINDSIDING HIM! Brock takes down Black and wails on him with a series of punches as Andrade smirks from outside the ring. Brock yanks Black off the mat and sends him flying across the ring with a BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX! Brock turns around stalking Black already…

AS ANDRADE RUNS TO THE RING APRON AND HITS A MISSILE DROPKICK TO BROCK’S BACK! Brock however doesn’t even really move and just turns around grabbing Andrade who tries to sneak away as he TAKES HIM TO SUPLEX CITY! Brock doesn’t stop with Andrade as he grabs Black as well as he hits them both with a series of GERMAN SUPLEXES as Brock takes complete control of the match in the opening minute!

He grabs hold of Aleister Black and lifts him onto his shoulders as he teases going for an F5 but Andrade runs off the ropes hitting a SINGLE LEG BASEMENT DROPKICK! Brock buckles and goes down to one knee as he drops Black for the moment and Andrade follows up SPRINGBOARDING OFF THE ROPES AND HITTING BROCK WITH A MOONSAULT STAYING ON BROCK! 1 BROCK POWERS OUT! Brock kicks out with emphasis as Andrade charges in but BROCK SLAMS HIM DOWN ON THE MAT!

Andrade winces in pain as Brock looks to grab hold of him and SUPLEXES HIM ACROSS THE RING! Andrade lands with a hard thud as Brock gets back up to his feet and turns around AS BLACK GOES FOR BLACK MASS… BUT BROCK IS READY AND DUCKS UNDERNEATH! Black spins round as BROCK HITS HIM WITH A LARIAT SENDING HIM SLAMMING DOWN TO THE MAT! Brock makes the cover 1 Black kicks out! Brock may be in total control but Black still has a ton of fight here!

Brock though has a cocky smirk on his face as he chuckles BUT ANDRADE FLIES OFF THE ROPES AND HITS A DIVING HURRICARANA INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! Brock collides head first with the turnbuckle! Brock staggers slightly in the corner as Andrade heads to the corner and hits a HESITATION DROPKICK TO THE GUT OF BROCK! Andrade isn’t done there as he connects with a SECOND ONE TO THE MID-SECTION! Andrade finishes it off by heading to the corner again and hits SEEING SHADOWS (Double knees in the corner) before dragging Brock in for the cover!

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BLACK HITS A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO THE BACK OF ANDRADE!

Elias on commentary is rightfully confused by Black breaking up the cover but Michael Cole reminds us that Black said in the lead-up to the match that he wants to pin both men not just one! Black follows it up by hitting Andrade and Brock each with a series of kicks to the chest! Black pummels both of his opponents before going for a ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO ANDRADE BUT THE CHAMPION ROLLS HIM UP!

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Black powers out!

Andrade though looks to follow up but they have taken their eyes off Brock who runs through both men with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE! Brock isn’t done though as he lifts both men off the mat and SLAMS THEM DOWN WITH A DOUBLE SUPLEX! The insane strength Brock has is on show tonight! Both Andrade and Black lay down on the mat as Brock looks at the champion first of all and scoops him up onto his shoulders as he connects with an F5! Brock makes the cover

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Black breaks it up!

Black is sticking to his word, he wants to eliminate both men in this match! Brock looks at Black and looks angry charging in BUT BLACK HITS A SPIN KICK TO THE GUT OF BROCK STAGGERING THE BEAST! He falls back as Black goes for a DROPKICK TO THE GUT AS WELL! He lays in a series of strikes as he goes to overwhelm Brock and hits him with a SERIES OF KNEE STRIKES TO THE GUT BEFORE FINISHING THE SEQUENCE OFF WITH BLACK MASS… BUT BROCK FALLS OVER THE ROPES AND OUT OF THE RING! Black looks to go after him BUT ANDRADE CATCHES HIM FROM BEHIND WITH A POISON RANA! Andrade makes the cover

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Black kicks out!

Andrade looks annoyed but not too surprised as he gives Black a series of kicks laying into him whilst Brock is out of the ring! Andrade doesn’t stop there however and hits a STANDING MOONSAULT TO BLACK! A nice show of the athleticism and the Lucha skills the champion has as he makes another cover 1 2 Black powers out! Andrade looks annoyed but he takes a moment to smirk as he has an idea. He grabs hold of the right leg of Black and locks him in an INVERTED FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK ON BLACK!

Shades of his fiancée and father-in-law from Andrade as the commentary team reminds us of the kicking power of Aleister Black! He yanks back on the leg of Black as he is sat in the middle of the ring and is in a ton of pain! On instinct, he tries to crawl to the ropes but as the commentary team points out, he will have to use them to pull himself out of the ring he won’t be able to break the hold with them! However, there is no need to make it to the ropes as BROCK SLIDES INTO THE RING AND ATTACKS ANDRADE!

Brock starts to give Andrade a beating and tosses him across the ring with a VICIOUS GERMAN SUPLEX! Black is on the mat selling his leg as Andrade rolls out of the ring whilst Brock smirks looking at Black with evil intentions! He goes over to the right arm of Black looking to go for THE KIMURA AGAIN… BUT BLACK KICKS HIM AWAY WITH A SERIES OF KICKS SENDING HIM BACK! Brock falls backward as Black connects with a KNEE STRIKE TO THE HEAD DROPPING HIM! Black then heads to the top rope and connects with a DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! Black makes the cover

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Brock kicks out!

Black gets back to his feet, unfazed by Brock and refusing to stay down as he jumps onto the STOMACH OF BROCK AGAIN HITTING A STANDING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! Michael talks about Brock’s UFC career ending due to diverticulitis and that’s why Black is making a point to target the stomach over and over again! Brock is struggling in pain on the mat as Black places his foot below his chin and LOOKS TO RISE HIM UP FOR BLACK MASS… HE SWINGS BUT BROCK COUNTERS WITH A THUNDEROUS F5! Brock makes the cover

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Black kicks out!

Brock looks angry that Black has somehow managed to survive his finisher but if it didn’t work the first time, Brock will try it again! He lifts Black onto his shoulders ready to go for another one as he taunts the crowd… BLACK SLIDES OUT FROM BEHIND BROCK AND PUSHES HIM AWAY INTO ANDRADE WHO CLOCKS HIM WITH THE UNIVERSAL TITLE! Brock falls to the outside of the ring as Andrade drops the title and runs off the ropes hitting a DROPKICK THROUGH THE ROPES SENDING BROCK’S BACK INTO THE FRENCH COMMENTARY TABLE!

It doesn’t stop there as ALEISTER BLACK RUNS OFF THE ROPES AND FLIES THROUGH THE ROPES HITTING A SUICIDE DIVE WIPING OUT BROCK AND CONNECTING WITH HIS STOMACH! Brock falls back over the table for the moment as Andrade and Black look at each other nodding… AS THEY START TO TAKE THE COMMENTARY TABLE APART! The two enemies becoming unlikely allies here! They both grab a TV monitor each and slam it into Brock’s head stunning him BUT HE REMAINS ON HIS FEET!

Andrade leaps onto the table and spins Brock around hitting a HAMMERLOCK DDT ONTO THE TABLE LEAVING BROCK SPREAD OUT ON THE DESK! Brock’s head spikes off the table as Black climbs on top of the announce table and connects with a series of punches to the head keeping the Beast down. Andrade and Black then look at each other as they climb onto the ringside barricade, STANDING NEXT TO EACH OTHER BEFORE HITTING A DUAL MOONSAULT TO BROCK SENDING HIM THROUGH THE FRENCH ANNOUNCE TABLE!

A massive pop from the live crowd for the dual offense thanks to the unholy alliance. Both men lay down next to the fallen Brock Lesnar as Michael Cole and Elias comment on both men having to work together to keep Brock down for the moment. After being down for a while Black and Andrade both get back to their feet at the same time as the two long-term rivals from NXT and throughout the last few months on Raw share a staredown BEFORE TRADING PUNCHES WITH EACH OTHER OUTSIDE THE RING!

Loud cheers from the crowd as the two men fight with each other and exchange strikes but it is Andrade who looks like he is going to win out as he sends Black into the ringside barricade BUT BLACK JUMPS OFF IT WIPING OUT ANDRADE WITH A MOONSAULT! Black isn’t done though as he heads onto the ring apron lining up Andrade and DIVES OFF THE RING APRON CONNECTING WITH A DIVING METEORA! He drives his knees into the head of Andrade before yanking him off the floor and rolls him inside the ring as he makes the cover

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Andrade kicks out!

Andrade is in trouble as Black grabs hold of him as he kicks out of the move and locks him in the DRAGON SLAYER (Modified dragon sleeper)! He yanks back on the neck of Andrade and tries to either make him tap or pass out in the hold! Black is really looking to bring Andrade’s title reign to an end in this hold as the referee looks to ask Andrade if he gives in! Andrade doesn’t answer but instead flips back KICKING ANDRADE IN THE HEAD UNTIL BLACK IS FORCED TO LET GO OF THE HOLD STUMBLING BACK SO ANDRADE BOOTS HIM IN THE MID-SECTION… CANADIAN DESTROYER FROM ANDRADE! Andrade pulls out Rey Mysterio’s finisher and makes the cover

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Black kicks out!

Andrade looks in total shock that Black was able to survive somehow and wonders what he needs to do to put Black away. He takes a moment and looks down on the mat as he sees the UNIVERSAL TITLE LAYING THERE! It was a belt shot from Angel Garza that put Black down at the Royal Rumble and remembering that brings a smile to the champion’s face! Andrade demands Black gets to his feet as he charges at Black BUT MISSES AS BLACK SWINGS BACK FOR BLACK MASS… ANDRADE BLOCKS WITH THE TITLE SO BLACK KICKS IT OUT OF HIS HANDS HURTING HIS FOOR… ANDRADE POUNCES WITH THE HAMMERLOCK DDT! Andrade makes the cover

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BLACK KICKS OUT AGAIN!

Andrade’s eyes bug out upon Black’s kick out as he turns to the referee and argues it was a 3 count! The referee though makes it clear that it was a 2. Andrade shakes his head before looking at the title on the mat and Black is still down on the mat as he has an idea. He drags the lifeless body of Black up off the mat and gets him in position ready to go for the HAMMERLOCK DDT ONTO THE UNIVERSAL TITLE! He drags him into place…BUT BLACK COUNTERS HITTING A BRAINBUSTER ONTO THE TITLE! Andrade is stunned and stumbles to his feet… BLACK MASS! Andrade falls like a sack of spuds as Black makes the cover

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Eliminated via pinfall by Aleister Black: Andrade Cien Almas (11:01)

Loud cheers from the crowd as Aleister Black finally overcomes the Universal Champion and we now know we will see a NEW UNIVERSAL CHAMPION tonight! Black gets back to his feet still feeling the effects of the match so far AS BROCK REAPPEARS IN THE RING AND GRABS HIM FROM BEHIND HITTING A MASSIVE GERMAN SUPLEX! Brock stands up over Black and he looks pissed having been put through the title! Black rolls on the mat struggling as Brock stalks his prey with venom.

He grabs hold of Black and picks him up onto his shoulders SLAMMING HIM DOWN ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE STOMACH FIRST AS BLACK FALLS ONTO THE RING APRON! Brock looking to give Black a taste of his own medicine after the repeated attacks to the mid-section! Brock heads to the ring apron looking to grab Black and suplex him from the apron to the ring BUT BLACK KNEES HIM IN THE GUT! He fires off several knees sending Brock back before SPRINGBOARDING OFF THE APRON AND SENDING BROCK DOWN WITH A METEORA! Black makes the cover

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Brock kicks out!

Black almost knew that would not be enough to put Brock away and follows up by once again hitting a DOUBLE FOOT STOMP ON THE MID-SECTION OF BROCK! Black isn’t done tho as he grabs hold of Brock and STARTS TO DEADLIFT BROCK OFF THE MAT AND CONNECTS WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! An insane show of strength from Black as he heads to the corner of the ring and lines up Brock Lesnar once again ready to go for the mid-section as he flies off the top rope and CONNECTS WITH A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! Loud cheers from the crowd

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BROCK KICKS OUT AND GRABS THE RIGHT ARM OF BLACK LOCKING IN A KIMURA!

Black gets trapped in the same hold that Brock used to break his arm last year! Black is in a ton of pain as Brock looks to force Black to tap or he’ll settle for breaking his arm! Brock is yanking on the hold as he tries to turn it to finish the break but Black is trying to fight and escape the hold! He looks to make it to the ropes but is too far from the ropes and has to look around looking for any way to escape as he lifts his arm in the air…AND GRABS THE UNIVERSAL TITLE, USING IT TO CLOCK BROCK IN THE HEAD WITH THE FREE ARM TILL HE BREAKS THE HOLD!

Brock rolls away as Black lays on the mat, dropping the Universal title next to him whilst Brock lies across the ring selling the impact of the belt shots. Brock gets back to his feet first as Black is still selling his right arm so Brock takes him to SUPLEX CITY! He slams Black around the ring several times, dominating the match! He slams Black down with force as the crowd starts up a suplex city chant in parts but the majority of the crowd gets behind Aleister Black looking to will him on to win! Brock is far from done with him as he scoops him up and slams him down with a DOUBLE POWERBOMB! Brock stays on for the cover

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Brock is angry that Black keeps finding a way to survive and is now ready to bring this to a complete end! He grabs hold of Black and places him on his shoulders looking for another F5! He gets ready to send Black soaring through the air… BLACK COUNTERS LOCKING IN ANTI-CROSS (Modified octopus hold)! Black wraps his body around Brock Lesnar and looks to force the Beast to tap out! He makes sure to squeeze the stomach of Brock PUTTING A TON OF PRESSURE ON THE MID-SECTION OF BROCK WHO IS CLEARLY IN PAIN… BUT BROCK USES HIS POWER TO BREAK OUT OF IT AND SENDS BLACK TO THE MAT WITH A SUPLEX!

Black gets slammed down but Brock is struggling due to his mid-section. Brock sits on one knee struggling but he gets up as he goes to grab hold of Black BUT BLACK CONNECTS WITH A DROPKICK TO THE MID-SECTION! Brock bounces off the ropes back into Black… BLACK MASS! Black connects as Brock falls down BUT BLACK CATCHES HIM! He slowly lifts Brock up with his foot as he looks Brock in the eyes… and says it’s time for revenge! HE SWINGS FOR BLACK MASS…

AND HITS ANOTHER BLACK MASS!

BLACK MAKES THE COVER!

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ALEISTER BLACK HAS BEATEN BOTH OF HIS DEMONS!

Eliminated via pinfall by Aleister Black: Brock Lesnar (15:51)

Winner and new Universal Champion: Aleister Black (15:51)

A massive pop from the live crowd as Aleister Black has finally done it! He is finally Universal Champion having overcome not only Andrade Cien Almas the champion walking into the match but he also defeated the Beast Brock Lesnar. He sits in the ring and recovers from the damage he has taken before being passed the Universal title by the referee. Brock meanwhile is still down after being hit by an insane barrage of offense during this three-way dance.

Michael Cole: Aleister Black did what he came into this match to do. He overcame the demons on his back.

Elias: He managed to pin both Andrade and Brock Lesnar tonight. There is no doubt about who the rightful Universal Champion is right now.

In the ring, Aleister Black is now sitting cross-legged in the center of it as he holds his Universal title and looks at it longingly with a rare smile on his face. Brock Lesnar meanwhile is now at the top of the entrance ramp and has a weirdly upset look on his face. He kicks the barricade as he heads towards the back but we once again focus on Black’s low-key celebration in the ring.


Michael Cole:
Well Black I’m sure will prove to be a fighting champion but speaking of fights, up next we have our main event for the evening.

Elias:
Becky Lynch the winner of the Royal Rumble collides with Ronda Rousey for the Women’s Universal title.

Michael Cole: A match truly a year in the making. Let’s see how we got here!

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We cut to a replay of what happened in the main event of last year’s Wrestlemania: Becky Lynch “pinning” Ronda Rousey. However, we hear a voice-over from Ronda commenting on her shoulders being off the mat. We then get clips of the war of words between both women throughout the last 18 months, leading up to this match. We also see Ronda breaking Becky’s arm at Survivor Series, Becky returning at the Rumble and winning plus the last 2 months of Ronda trying to take Becky out. The promo comes to an end with both women staring each other down and ready to face off, bringing their way to an end tonight.

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A massive pop from the crowd (tho slightly less than normal due to the crowd being tied after a long show) as we hear the music for
THE MAN BECKY LYNCH! The Man marches out with a smug look on her face as she nods to the crowd and stands at the top of the ramp looking very confident. She walks to the ring, looking confident as tonight she finally gets the one-on-one match she has wanted for over a year.

Michael Cole: Becky Lynch last year pinned Ronda Rousey in the main event of Wrestlemania and became the champ champ. But what she always wanted was to fight Ronda Rousey one on one.

Elias: It’s what the fans wanted as well. Charlotte Flair forced her way into the picture and turned it into a triple threat. This year? We finally get the one-on-one battle.

Michael Cole: And Becky has earned it once again. She has become the first-ever woman to win the Royal Rumble not only twice but two years in a row!

Elias: She has earned everything she has won in WWE and made herself the face of the women’s division… no the face of the company!



Loud boos from the smarky crowd as
RONDA ROUSEY walks out! She is noticeably in a Rowdy Roddy Piper theme outfit as she stands at the top of the entrance ramp and lifts her Women’s Universal title into the air! Becky from the ring gets the trash talk underway but Ronda remains focused as she glares angrily at the ring before stepping inside the ring.

Michael Cole:
But a key thing to remember going into this match, no one has beaten Ronda Rousey in a singles match.

Elias: Her only losses have come in tag team matches and last year’s Wrestlemania main event.

Michael Cole: Another noticeable thing is Ronda promised the Real Horsewomen would stay backstage. Ronda is doing this alone tonight.

Elias:
Ronda on her own is one hell of a threat though and Becky would be smart to not take her likely.

The two women are face to face with each other in the ring. Becky has a cocky smirk on her face whilst Ronda glares at her with anger in her eyes. The usual pre-match introductions are done as they hype this main event up before the referee calls for the bell to get the Wrestlemania Night 1 main event underway!

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

The two women stand across from each other and stare each other down. The crowd cheers wildly, ready to see these two women finally go head to head. Becky is still mouthing off whilst Ronda looks angry and goes to punch her in the face but BECKY COUNTERS AND LOOKS TO GET HER IN THE DIS-ARM-BAR… RONDA SCRAMBLES TO THE ROPES FORCING A BREAK! Becky nearly caught Ronda out within seconds! The commentary team talks about Becky being in Ronda’s head already early on.

Becky looks to go back on the attack but Ronda rolls out of the ring to boos from the crowd! Becky shakes her head looking to go after Ronda but the referee backs her up for the moment, pissing off the Man! Ronda on the outside gets showered with boos from the crowd and starts shouting some abuse at the fans before sliding back into the ring as Ronda and Becky come face to face again! Becky charges in but RONDA SLIDES OUT OF THE RING ONCE AGAIN!

More boos for the antics of Ronda in the opening stages of this match and the commentary team wonder if there is some fear on the part of Ronda here. Becky is once again stopped from going outside the ring by the referee as he starts to count Ronda out once again. Ronda takes her time but as she looks to get into the ring Becky runs forward so Ronda heads back to the outside! The boos are getting louder for Ronda as Becky is now getting wound up by these games by Ronda.

Ronda eventually slides back into the ring and Becky charges in BUT RONDA IS READY TRIPPING HER UP AND GOES FOR AN ARMBAR HERSELF… BECKY GETS HER OTHER HAND ON THE ROPES! Ronda holds on till the count of 3 before letting go as she smirks, soaking in the boos from the crowd! She turns around but BECKY JUMPS ON HER HITTING A LOU THRESZ PRESS AS SHE HAMMERS ON RONDA! Ronda though fights back and starts firing off A SERIES OF (bad) PUNCHES as the two women brawl on the mat!

Ronda seems to win out the brawl as she gets to her feet looking to toss Becky down to the mat with a JUDO TOSS… BUT BECKY COUNTERS WITH A NECKBREAKER! Becky makes the cover 1 Ronda kicks out! Becky runs off the ropes looking to hit a STANDING LEG DROP but Ronda moves just in time! Becky lands on her ass as Ronda once again looks to lay in a series of punches to the face of Becky BUT ONCE AGAIN BECKY GOES FOR THE DIS-ARM-HER GRABBING THE WRIST… BUT RONDA FIGHTS HER OFF!

Ronda gets some breathing room as these two women are more than willing to scrap with each other in the early stages of this match! Becky goes for a CALF KICK BUT RONDA NOW GOES FOR AN ANKLE LOCK… BUT BECKY KICKS HER AWAY! Ronda falls into the ropes as Becky grabs her leg knowing how dangerous an ankle lock can be. Ronda and Becky are staring each other down both with angry looks on their face as you can feel the hatred these two women have for each other.

Both women head back to the center of the ring as Ronda swings for Becky but Becky locks Ronda in tight as he tries to position her for a submission BUT RONDA ONCE AGAIN FIGHTS OUT! She looks to charge in for a SUPERWOMAN PUNCH… BUT BECKY TRIPS HER UP ONTO THE ROPES! Becky follows up with a GERMAN SUPLEX INTO A BRIDGE! 1 2 Ronda kicks out! Becky though smirks as she feels she is making some headway as she gives Ronda a STIFF KICK TO THE BACK!

Becky isn’t holding back as she grabs hold of Ronda lifting her off the mat… BUT RONDA GOES FOR AN ELBOW TO THE JAW STUNNING BECKY! Becky keeps her grip but RONDA SMASHES HER AGAIN! Becky falls back holding her jaw as Ronda hits a series of KNEE STRIKES TO THE GUT OF BECKY BEFORE SLAMMING HER DOWN WITH A IPPON SEO-NAGE THROW! Ronda makes the cover 1 2 Becky kicks out! Ronda though smiles evilly as she looks to take full control of this match.

She grabs hold of Becky and starts to work over her on the mat. He starts to try twisting the left arm of Becky BUT THE MAN STARTS TRYING TO FIGHT OUT OF IT! Ronda though is ready and counters with a JUDO THROW AS SHE MOUNTS BECKY AND HITS A SERIES OF STRIKES TO THE FACE! She lays in a series of punches to the face, subduing Becky as she gets boos from the crowd! Ronda gets to his feet talking a bunch of trash as the camera focuses on Becky and her NOSE IS BLEEDING!

Ronda has busted Becky open the hard way! Ronda grabs hold of Becky but The Man fights back as this match is turning into a slugfest! Becky lays into Ronda with a series of strikes before hitting a EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Ronda is staggered as Becky grabs hold of her in position for MAN DOWN… RONDA ELBOWS OUT OF IT DESPERATELY BEFORE SLAMMING BECKY DOWN WITH A UKI-GOSHI! Ronda rolls away taking a few seconds to rest having nearly been caught out by Becky!

Becky meanwhile checks her nose and notices the blood, just cockily smiling as she asks Ronda if that is all she’s got! Ronda is annoyed by this and charges in BUT BECKY CATCHES HER MID-RUN WITH A LEG LARIAT! Becky follows this up by running off the ropes and hitting a STANDING LEG DROP! Becky hits Ronda with a series of them before making the cover 1 2 Ronda powers out! Becky grabs hold of Ronda who is on the mat and connects with a BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX SENDING RONDA ACROSS THE RING!

Ronda lands near the corner as she uses the ropes to get back to her feet as Becky charges in for the FLYING FIREARM… BUT RONDA CATCHES HER WITH A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE! A brutal strike from Ronda who smirks as she makes the cover 1 2 Becky kicks out! Ronda though notices how staggered Becky is from that and looks to go to work as she starts WRENCHING ON THE LEFT ARM OF BECKY WORKING OVER HER ON THE MAT AND TWISTING IT IN PLACE!

Becky winces in pain but refuses to do any more than that, not wanting to give Ronda the satisfaction. Ronda even repositions herself and gets in position to go for an ARMBAR once again… BUT BECKY SMARTLY GETS TO THE ROPES! Ronda lets go of the hold but this time holds it till the count of 4 looking to do as much damage to the arm as possible. Ronda upon letting go of the hold follows up with a series of punches as Becky is leaning on the ropes before hitting her with a JUDO THROW TOWARDS THE MIDDLE OF THE RING as Ronda makes the cover 1 2 Becky kicks out!

Ronda now is starting to take control of the match as she gives a boot to the left arm of Becky! She drags Becky off the mat and starts to hit her with a series of ROLLING SNAP SUPLEXES! Ronda gets off 4 suplexes before making the cover on Becky 1 2 Becky kicks out! Ronda is starting to really control this match as she turns to the crowd mouthing off again BUT BECKY COUNTERS WITH A ROLL-UP!

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Becky nearly won it the same way she won last year and that pisses Ronda off! Ronda rushes back in looking to punch Becky in the head… BUT THE MAN CATCHES THE ARM AND HITS AN ARM DRAG TRANSITIONING INTO THE DIS-ARM-HER! Becky uses Ronda’s temperament against her and now has the hold locked in tight on Ronda! Ronda is in a ton of pain but is close enough to the ropes as she gets her foot on the ropes forcing a break from the hold!

Becky holds on till the count of 3, very happy to take the extra time to hurt Ronda before backing away from the champion. Becky doesn’t leave her long though as she charges in and hits a few uppercuts before yanking Ronda away from the ropes and hitting a BEX-PLODER! Cheers from the crowd for the signature move as Becky makes the cover 1 2 Ronda kicks out! Becky feels the crowd getting behind her as she looks at Ronda who is favoring the right arm after the dis-arm-her and has an idea.

She jumps onto Ronda and hits her with a series of punches to the head as she lets out a lot of anger before grabbing hold of the right arm and BENDS IT ON THE MAT LIKE SHAYNA BASZLER DOES! She bends the right arm just like Shayna did to her months ago before Ronda broke her arm and STOMPS ON THE RIGHT ARM OF RONDA IN VICIOUS FASHION! You can feel the hatred these two women have for each other as Becky smirks once again and wipes the blood away from her face!

Ronda meanwhile is in a ton of pain as the commentary team talk about Becky maybe wanting to break the arm of Ronda as revenge for Survivor Series. Becky runs off the ropes and connects with a BASEMENT DROPKICK keeping Ronda down for the moment as she makes another cover pressing on the right arm! 1 2 Ronda kicks out! The Man though is starting to take back control of the match as she once again looks to go for the DIS-ARM-HER… BUT RONDA COUNTERS INTO A ROLL-UP OF HER OWN!

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Ronda nearly snuck out with the win there as Becky looks to charge back in and hits a LEG LARIAT sending Ronda back down to the mat! Becky looks to grab hold of Ronda and looks to lift her up BUT RONDA RAKES THE EYES OF BECKY! Massive boos from the crowd as Ronda in desperation goes for a cheap shot to stay alive! Becky falls back as Ronda lands on her feet and connects with a SUPERWOMAN PUNCH DROPPING BECKY! Ronda though has to take a moment to recover having hurt her right arm with that move as she makes the cover 1 2 Becky kicks out!

Ronda looks angry Becky was able to kick out and starts hitting her with a few punches on the mat looking to keep her worn down. Ronda takes a moment to push her arm back in, still clearly in a ton of pain before looking to the corner of the ring and starts to climb to the top! She waits for Becky Lynch to get back to her feet as RONDA FLIES OFF THE TOP ROPE HITTING A DIVING CROSSBODY! Ronda is pulling out all the stops as she stays on for the cover 1 2 Becky kicks out!

Ronda looks angry as she grabs hold of Becky getting her up and slamming her down with a POWERBOMB! Ronda does wince though due to the damage done to her right arm so doesn’t make the cover right away and instead puts a few boots into Becky on the mat. She runs off the ropes and connects with a SHINING WIZARD TO THE BACK OF BECKY’S HEAD! Ronda makes the cover 1 2 Becky kicks out! Ronda looks annoyed and frustrated by Becky wanting to put her down.

She grabs hold of Becky looking to go for the CROSS ARMBREAKER ONCE AGAIN BUT BECKY IS FIGHTING BACK SO RONDA TRANSITIONS INTO A GUILLOTINE CHOKE! Ronda starts trying to choke the life out of Becky as the commentary reminds us her head might not be in the best shape due to the broken nose from earlier in the match! Becky is struggling on the mat in pain as Ronda looks to choke the life out of her as we see some blood pour down her face!

Becky though isn’t going to give up that easily and starts trying to fight through the pain as she tries to power Ronda up! She struggles a lot but she slowly powers Ronda up DEADLIFTING HER AND HITTING A POWERBOMB FORCING A BREAK! Becky lays on the mat next to Ronda Rousey, selling the damage from the lethal choke as Ronda winces in pain due to being powerbombed. This has given Ronda the opening she was hoping for as she LOCKS IN A CROSS ARMBREAKER ON BECKY’S LEFT ARM!

Ronda gets her lethal hold locked in tight on Becky’s left arm as she tries to get her to tap out! She noticeably doesn’t have it locked on as tight as she normally would due to the damage done to her right arm but she wrenches back as hard as she can on Becky’s arm! She is bending it and trying to break the arm of Becky one more time! Becky though looks to find a way to escape the hold and break out of it BUT RONDA HAS IT IN TIGHT AND BECKY IS TRAPPED!

Becky tries to shift her body weight so she can get her foot on the bottom rope… but Ronda yanks on the hold pulling her away from the ropes as the pain carries on! Becky tries to get her right arm free to push off the mat but Ronda keeps her down so she uses it to push to the ropes! Ronda yanks one final time as she gets closer as you can now hear the pain Becky is feeling and see the blood on her face from the busted nose… BUT SHE MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! Ronda though makes the full use of the referee’s count and keeps the hold on tight for all 5 seconds she can!

She finally lets go of the hold and rolls away shaking her head as she screams at Becky “STAY DOWN YOU STUPID BITCH!” and lays into her with a series of punches to the head… AS BECKY DEFIANTLY SPITS IN RONDA’S FACE! Pure disrespect from The Man and from anyone else it would be loud boos but the crowd goes wild for it! Ronda though is furious as she wipes the spit away and runs off the ropes looking for a JUMPING KNEE STRIKE… BECKY COUNTERS WITH MAN DOWN! Becky slams Ronda down with authority but takes a few seconds to make the cover


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Those few seconds may have been what saved Ronda here! Becky takes a moment to roll off of Ronda and holds her left arm which is in pain after being locked in a cross armbreaker for over a minute! Becky grabs hold of Ronda taking a few moments to lift her up before HITTING A BEX-PLODER INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! Ronda’s back bounces off the turnbuckles with a thud as Becky follows up with a FLYING FOREARM SMASH IN THE CORNER WITH HER RIGHT ARM SLAMMING INTO RONDA!

Ronda slumps in the corner as Becky gives Ronda a proper beating before Becky turns round to cheers from the crowd as we once again see the blood on Becky’s face with the busted nose! She grabs hold of Ronda bringing her back out of the corner with a BEX-PLODER BACK INTO THE CENTRE OF THE RING! Becky signals to the crowd she wants to snap Ronda’s arm and looks to grab hold of her… RONDA COUNTERS AND SCOOPS UP BECKY HITTING PIPER’S PIT! Loud boos from the crowd as Ronda makes the cover

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BECKY KICKS OUT!

Ronda sits there in total shock that Becky was able to survive and responds by pounding Becky several times! Ronda is going wild as she hammers on Becky and screams that the bitch will stay down or she will put her down! Ronda then looks at the fans booing her and shouts some abuse at them before pointing at Becky! Ronda shouts “Let me show I can do what your idol can!” and she grabs Becky as she gets her in position for MAN DOWN…BUT BECKY COUNTERS AND GETS RONDA ON THE MAT LOCKING IN THE DIS-ARM-HER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!

Becky has the hold locked in tight and is wrenching back on it as Ronda is trapped NOWHERE NEAR THE ROPES! Becky finally has the dis-arm-her locked in tight as Ronda starts trying to fight her way out of the hold by pushing off the mat BUT BECKY PUSHES BACK KEEPING RONDA DOWN ON THE MAT BLOCKING HER ATTEMPT AND IS NOW WRENCHING BACK EVEN FURTHER ON THE ARM OF RONDA WHO IN TOTAL AGONY HERE!

Ronda once again tries to wriggle her body to the ropes but she can’t move to the ropes as Becky is putting every bit of weight onto the back of Ronda! Ronda is in so much pain as the commentary team wonders if Becky will end up breaking the arm of Ronda! Ronda though doesn’t want to tap out to Becky, she doesn’t want to give her the satisfaction! Ronda though is in so much pain here from the DIS-ARM-HER having now been trapped for near a minute BUT USING ALL HER STRENGTH SHE PUSHES OFF THE MAT AND GETS BECKY INTO POSITION FOR ANOTHER PIPER’S PIT…

BUT BECKY COUNTERS WITH A HAMMERLOCK REVERSE DDT…

AND REAPPLIES THE DIS-ARM-HER!

Becky gets her finisher locked in tight and PULLS BACK ON THE RIGHT ARM OF RONDA ONCE AGAIN! Ronda is in so much pain right now as the commentary team wonders if Becky could be about to break it if she keeps the hold in for much longer! Ronda tries to get to the ropes but again can’t move! She tries to get out of it BUT BECKY PULLS IT BACK EVEN FURTHER AS RONDA YELLS IN PAIN!

RONDA SCREAMS IN AGONY AS SHE SHAKES HER HEAD

SHE LIFTS HER ARM UP

BUT SHE CAN’T BRING HERSELF TO DO IT

BECKY LYNCH: TAP YOU STUPID BITCH!

RONDA SHAKES HER HEAD AGAIN






AND LIGHTLY TAPS OUT!

RONDA ROUSEY JUST TAPPED OUT!

Winner via submission and new Women’s Universal champion: Becky Lynch (20:34)

Becky holds onto the arm of Ronda for a few seconds after the bell, savoring the damage she has done to Ronda! She lets go of the hold slamming Ronda’s arm down to the mat as Ronda immediately clutches it in pain and can be hard off-mic shouting “It’s broken”! Becky though smirks and stands in the middle of the ring soaking in the wild cheers from the crowd as she gets passed the Women’s Universal title becoming a five-time champion.

Michael Cole: Becky has done it again! She has defeated Ronda Rousey and there will be no doubts about this one! No question marks!

Elias: She didn’t just beat Ronda Rousey tonight, she made her tap out! The first person in WWE or UFC to do that!

Michael Cole: Ronda Rousey should feel no shame in tapping out. She was trapped in the dis-arm-her for nearly three minutes!

Elias:
Ronda might also have a broken arm due to the length of time she was trapped in the armbar for.

We can see the medics checking on Ronda Rousey as back in the ring Becky Lynch stand tall lifting the Women’s Universal title into the air as confetti falls down around Becky and fireworks go off as well! The show comes to a close as The Man once again stands tall whilst Ronda Rousey gets her broken arm checked out. Not only has The Man gotten revenge for Survivor Series but she has proven she can beat Ronda Rousey as the show fades to black.
 

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Thanks for the feedback Order, Terry and White Rhyno. A quick note on The Revival. It will become clear in the next news update why I booked them to lose the match and are forced to disband. I also do use Grammarly to check my grammar but don’t use the plug in so might need to find how to download it. Really glad the Black stuff, KO and Orton stuff worked too. Wanted to make KO vs Orton stand out from the rest of the matches since that was very much one of the last matches I made for the card just to get both on it plus trying to work on the pacing of the cards (though night 2 might not be as good pacing wise). Also thank you Rant from WC for the graphics.

Recap for Wrestlemania night 2

WWE title match:
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These two men have been at war with each other for what felt like 18 months (even before this thread began). It initially started when Roman was Universal Champion colliding with Drew’s ally at the time Braun Strowman (remember the dogs of war stuff). Roman however, had to take some time off to recover from Leukaemia but upon his return, he collided with Drew McIntyre at Wrestlemania 35 with Roman picking up the feel-good win over Drew. Drew though had a new ally as he looked to get to the top: Shane McMahon.

Shane McMahon looked to take over on Friday Night Smackdown by doing stuff like canceling 205 Live (Cause writing two shows is enough work) and getting a champion who he wanted on top, looking to end Kofimania. Roman naturally being the hero was opposed to this and it lead to an 8-man tag at Money in the Bank with Roman teaming with a reformed KO and Zayn plus The Miz to take on the Corporation’s team of Shane McMahon, Elias, Baron Corbin and Drew McIntyre with the Corporation picking up the win thanks to Drew McIntyre hitting the futureshock DDT on Sami whilst Corbin pinned Sami.

In the aftermath of the match, Shane’s true agenda would start to take shape however as he approached Roman and made it clear he would make it easier on himself if he joined the Corporation because the fans have never cared about him. In the meantime, Baron Corbin would lose to Kofi Kingston on Smackdown and Roman vs Drew was set for The Great American Bash in a number one contender’s match for Summerslam. Roman Reigns would end up picking up the win when Shane “accidentally” tossed a pair of brass knuckles to Roman who used them to beat Drew McIntyre.

Drew understandably was furious at Shane and demanded he makes it up to him. Shane using his power added Drew to the Summerslam title match making it a triple threat match. Drew told Shane if he or anyone got involved at Summerslam he would kick their heads off wanting to win the WWE title alone. At Summerslam during the match however, the puzzle came together as Shane McMahon and The Corporation cost Drew McIntyre and Kofi Kingston the WWE title a double turn for Roman and Drew.

Roman Reigns would make it clear why he joined the Corporation: the company had always had his back but the fans didn’t so why would he fight for them when he could fight for himself. Roman’s first victim would be Ricochet at London Calling whilst Drew would be on the warpath. At London Calling he would shrug off not only a guitar shot from Elias but would annihilate Baron Corbin in under 2 minutes, sending a clear message to Roman and Shane.

In the background to this, HHH had made himself co-commissioner to balance out Shane’s corruption on the Blue Brand. He would make a Hell in a Cell match between Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre at Halloween Havoc to keep the Corporation out and finally settle this war between the two men. The two men would go to war inside the cell and they would end up breaking the cell wide open! This would allow Corbin, Elias and the rest of the Corporation to screw Drew out of the title. Drew would snap post-match however and gain some revenge by tossing Elias off the cell through the announce table below (was going to be Shane but EWR hates me).

After Halloween Havoc, HHH and Shane were at each other’s throats with HHH making a 7-on-7 match with the losing commissioner being removed from power. Roman would lead team Corporation with Randy Orton (on the promise of a future WWE title shot if they won), Daniel Bryan (due to his friendship with Shane), Erick Rowan (due to his alliance with Bryan), The War Raiders (who joined the Corporation post-Summerslam after losing the tag titles to KO and Sami) and Jinder Mahal (due to Brodie Lee’s passing and needing a stand-in for the corporation team).

On HHH’s team we would see Drew McIntyre team with Kofi Kingston (looking for revenge after his title was stolen by the Corporation), Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn (carrying on their war with the Corporation since the start of the year), Pete Dunne (Due to his respect for HHH), The Miz (same reasons as KO and Zayn) and a returning John Morrison (due to his friendship with The Miz). The two teams would go to war and Drew would be on a tear eliminating Jinder in seconds and also eliminating Randy Orton. Orton though would take it badly and screw Drew out of the match eliminating him. In the end, though Team HHH won thanks to a fightback from Kofi Kingston so Shane lost all his power.

In the aftermath of Survivor Series, both Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre would separate for the time being as Roman defended his WWE title against the man who pinned him, Kofi Kingston whilst Drew would chase Randy looking for revenge for Survivor Series. Orton would take time off and instead Jinder Mahal would sneak attack Drew after getting humiliated at Survivor Series. However, Jinder would lose in minutes to Drew who destroyed him whilst Roman beat Kofi clean in the main event of Super Showdown.

As we went into Rumble season, Drew made his intentions clear and wanted to fight Roman Reigns one more time at Wrestlemania 36 for the WWE title. Roman would dismiss Drew and fight Jeff Hardy in a TLC match, putting the legend away to once again hold onto his WWE title. In the rumble match, Drew would put on a great performance and gained some payback on Randy Orton eliminating him (Orton once again attacked him after being beaten but Sheamus returned to WWE to make the save). Drew in the end picked up the win earning his spot at Wrestlemania.

In the lead-up to Roadblock Roman Reigns would start to speak to Randy Orton and promise him the title shot at Wrestlemania if he took out Drew McIntyre. Orton would punt Drew in the skull and write him off TV for weeks whilst Roman defeated Sami Zayn in Montreal to retain the WWE title. In the go-home show for Roadblock Orton would punt Sami in the skull and be about to do the same to Owens when Drew made his return saving Owens. At Roadblock Owens would stop Roman from getting involved and Drew would beat Randy getting revenge on him leaving the path open for Wrestlemania.

In the lead-up to the show, Roman would try to take out Drew McIntyre still whilst denying he was scared of him. His action would prove otherwise as he sent the War Raiders after him and Kevin Owens next but miscommunication lead to McIntyre and Owens winning. The go-home show main event tag team match between Drew and Kevin vs Orton and Roman ended in an all-out brawl between them all. Who will walk out of Wrestlemania 36 as WWE Champion? Will it be the Tribal Chief or will Drew McIntyre finally get the win against Roman Reigns?

WWE Women’s title match:
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This rivalry between the two women goes all the way back to NXT when Asuka was the unstoppable unbeaten champion in all of NXT. Ember try as she might could never get the job done but she would come closer than anyone else in NXT. However in the end Asuka left NXT undefeated and Ember was left in NXT without being able to take down her white whale. She would become NXT Women’s champion shortly after but she would soon lose her title to Shayna Baszler.

Ember Moon once joining Raw and Smackdown would find her career stagnating and struggle to get a foothold within the Women's division. Asuka however would start to find a white whale of her own in the form of Charlotte Flair. Asuka’s streak would be broken at Wrestlemania 34 and in the lead-up to Wrestlemania 35 she would lose her WWE Women’s title to Charlotte ahead of the winner takes all match. Asuka would eventually get the title back at Summerslam from Becky Lynch but it was a sign of a different attitude from the Empress of tomorrow.

Ember Moon meanwhile would make a new friend on Smackdown in the form of a reformed Alexa Bliss. The two would become friends over the year and even form a team called Blissmoon. They would end up throughout the year working together and have a couple of shots at the Women’s tag team titles but never quite managed to get a hold of them but did pick up a traditional survivor series team win over The Queens of WWE. In the meantime, Asuka would slowly get more vicious as champion.

She would finally get her revenge on Charlotte beating her in the main event of London Calling in a two out of three falls match and banning Charlotte from having a WWE Women’s title shot whilst Asuka is the champion. Asuka would then put away a very game Ruby Riott before battering Carmella in minutes, beating her after the match as revenge for screwing her out of the title the year before. Liv Morgan would make the save starting a mini rivalry there.

Ember Moon and Alexa Bliss would be rewarded with a number one contender’s match for the WWE Women’s title with Asuka watching on commentary. In the closing stages of the match, Asuka would screw Ember Moon out of the win, meaning Alexa Bliss got the title shot at Super Showdown. Ember would bring up Asuka being afraid of her but Asuka would deny this. She would in the end, defeat Alexa quickly and viciously whilst Liv Morgan would earn a title shot at the Royal Rumble leaving Ember to head to the Royal Rumble itself to get her title shot.

Ember Moon would go on a tear within the Rumble match itself and put on a very good performance, making the final 3 but Charlotte would eliminate her from the Rumble. Asuka would have a close scare as Liv Morgan pushes her to the limit but in the end, Asuka would walk out still champion. In the lead-up to Roadblock, Asuka would demand a real challenge from Wade Barrett and would get her wish as he would make a Championship scramble match for the PPV against a returning Melina, Ruby Riott, Nikki Cross… and Ember Moon.

In the lead-up to Roadblock, we would see a lot of the focus would be on Ember Moon and how badly she wants to defeat Asuka. And in the match we would see Ember Moon can get Asuka down for a 3 count as she pinned Asuka during the chaos of the championship scramble match, stunning the Empress. However, as the chaos of the match went on Asuka would in the dying seconds of the match steal a pinfall from Ember and escape with her title. But Ember now has proof she can pin Asuka.

Asuka would however repeatedly turn down and deny Ember Moon a chance to fight her for the title. Ember would keep chasing Asuka until finally confronting the Empress after she had defeated Melina in the main event. Asuka would finally agree to fight Ember Moon at Wrestlemania on one condition: if Ember Moon lost she could never challenge Asuka again as champion. Ember agreed on the spot, knowing she can beat Asuka. Will Ember be finally able to do it or will Asuka prove to be unstoppable one more time?

World tag team titles match:
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The Usos have had a slightly rough year with Jimmy Uso missing months on the shelf with an injury. However, upon Jimmy’s return in the Autumn, the Usos worked to get back where they belong: being at the top of the tag team division. The Authors of Pain were able to hold onto their titles from The Usos attempts to win them but in the end, The Usos would pick up the titles at Fastlane in a triple threat street fight. The Usos would then retain the titles in the main event of Raw in a tables match to earn the right to walk into Wrestlemania as champions.

And we would find out the next week who they would fight as The Ungovernables members Cesaro and Ilja Dragunov would pick up the win in the tag team turmoil gauntlet. In the weeks leading up to the match a lot would be made of Cesaro’s tag team expertise and the duo's single prowess with The Ungovernables picking up wins over The Usos in singles matches as well as a 6-man tag on the go-home show (pinning Rusev). Will The Ungovernables carry on their form or will The Usos stay on top of the tag team division?

United States title match:
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Chad Gable spent most of 2019 trying to get a hold of the United States title and find a way to defeat Samoa Joe. As the year came to a close, with the assistance of Kurt Angle’s mentorship he finally did it. Joe would not let things go but in the end, with a little help from a returning Kurt Angle using a crutch to stop Samoa Joe, Chad Gable stayed United States champion at Fastlane. After the match Gable wanted to know where his next challenge was coming from and he would soon find out it was someone Phenomenal.

AJ Styles throughout 2019 has had a disappointing year by his lofty standards. He did defeat Randy Orton at Wrestlemania 35 but he has suffered losses to Seth Rollins, Braun Strowman, Andrade Cien Almas and Rey Mysterio throughout the year. However, he has also beaten all of those men and the victory over Andrade at Armageddon has led to AJ having issues with Adam Pearce. Holding a singles victory over Andrade the night he became Universal Champion, AJ felt he deserved a one-on-one title shot.

Adam Pearce felt differently which led to a fatal-4-way at Survivor Series with Andrade pinning AJ Styles. AJ would carry on complaining but this would fall on deaf ears whilst The Club carried on their feud with Seth Rollins and The Street Profits with Edge joining the feud post-Rumble. However thanks to Seth, AJ Styles would be able to pin Edge in his return match. AJ though would soon find out that he would be getting no Universal title shot so set his eyes on another title.

AJ Styles would confront Chad Gable and makes it clear he was coming for the United States title at Wrestlemania, declaring the champion makes the title and he would make America Phenomenal once again. Chad would show no fear for the challenge and make it clear he had a lot of respect for AJ Styles. The respect however wasn’t mutual. AJ would taunt Chad in the weeks leading up to Wrestlemania, refusing to shake his hand and saying without Kurt Angle he wouldn’t be champion.

Chad Gable tried to rise above the jibes from AJ Styles but would eventually snap after weeks of snide comments from AJ Styles. AJ would challenge Chad to keep Kurt Angle from ringside meaning he could get no coaching during the match and Chad agreed on the condition the Good Brothers were also banned from ringside. AJ agreed, acting cocky ahead of this United States title match. Has Chad Gable made a big mistake or will he prove himself to be on a Phenomenal level at Wrestlemania?

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 Melina
Alexa Bliss: Alexa Bliss since coming back to the WWE has seemed to turn over a new leaf and is trying to be a better person. It’s been a bit of a quieter year for the multiple-time Women’s champion but she has been competing for Women’s tag team titles on a couple of occasions as well as a WWE Women’s title match at Roadblock. Alexa comes into this match after a loss to Asuka on the go-home Smackdown but she is one of two former winners in this contest and has cashed in the same night she has won the briefcase? What does that mean for her best friend Ember if Alexa wins at Wrestlemania?

Liv Morgan: Liv Morgan has had a break-out year and has come into her own since Wrestlemania 35. It didn’t start off well for her however when she was booted out of the Riott Squad by Ruby Riott after one too many losses for the group in pursuit of the Women’s tag team titles. This would be the making of Liv as she would start to make friends with Carmella as the duo formed a team to fight The Riott Squad and defeated them on a couple of occasions before Liv finally defeated Ruby Riott at Super Showdown.

Liv’s win at Super Showdown would lead to her getting the biggest opportunity of her career as she got to fight for the WWE Women’s title at the Royal Rumble. Liv Morgan would go into the match as a massive underdog but would run Asuka close before finally falling short in the end. Liv would then focus on trying to become tag team champions with Carmella but once again she would miss out on winning gold. Will this Sunday finally be her breakthrough?

Melina: A five-time Women’s champion in her WWE career, Melina made her return during the Royal Rumble coming out at number 30 to the surprise of the live crowd. Melina put on a decent showing and soon found herself in the Women’s title picture being a part of the Championship scramble match at Roadblock. Melina was unsuccessful in that match but did fight Asuka on Smackdown after a backstage attack. The veteran lost out in the end but can she prove herself in today’s division and become Mrs. Money in the Bank?

Naomi: Naomi missed most of 2019 through injury leaving her with months to sit on the shelf watching the rest of the roster pass her by and it made her angry. Being forgotten about stung for the two-time Women’s Champion and upon her return post-Fastlane picking up wins over Tamina and Sonya Deville, cheating in the latter to get her spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match. Will Naomi’s new attitude be the difference and lead her to become Miss Money in the Bank?

Ruby Riott: The Riott Squad came out of Wrestlemania 35 determined to win gold but once again had a year without it. Going into the summer, the group thought they had worked out the weak link when they ditched Liv Morgan from their ranks. However, Liv would come back with a vengeance starting a rivalry with the Riott Squad that would rage on. Ruby though would pick up a few wins and even earn a title shot against Asuka at London Calling, running the champion close.

Ruby’s battles with Liv would close out the year and Ruby would end up on the losing end of the battle. The Riott Squad would then feud with Blissmoon leading up the Rumble before Ruby Riott picked up a big win over Alexa Bliss to qualify for the Championship scramble match. She would be seconds away from winning the match too but got hit by the Eclipse before Asuka pounced to steal the victory and take the moment away from Ruby.

This would make Ruby snap and show a much more vicious streak as she battered Carmella to earn a spot in the money in the bank ladder match. Ruby in the lead-up to Wrestlemania has talked about the pain of being so close to being Women’s champion and having it snatched away from her. She has made it clear if she wins Money in the Bank that she has no intention of waiting and might even cash in the same night. Will Ruby cause a riot and steal the title? That is a destination unknown.

Sasha Banks: Wrestlemania 35 was a breaking point for Sasha Banks. Losing the tag team titles to the Iiconics in a fatal-4-way also involving the Divas of Doom and the Samoan Slaughterhouse made Sasha take some time off to refocus. Banks wanted to go back to being the old boss. At Money in the Bank, a mystery attacker would leave Bayley laying backstage and writing her out of the match, with Sasha just so happening to return in the main event taking Bayley’s spot and becoming Miss Money in the Bank.

Bayley of course saw the best in her friend Sasha and couldn’t believe she was the one behind the attack so agreed to team back up with Sasha in pursuit of the tag team titles beating The Iiconics at NXT Takeover 25. It would be another short reign with the tag team titles however as an argument about Sasha cheating would cause them to lose the belts to Fire and Desire before Summerslam. Bayley though would move onto Summerslam to fight Becky Lynch for the Women’s Universal title with Sasha lurking in the background.

Bayley and Becky would fight for 20 minutes with Becky pulling out the win but Sasha would use this to pounce, taking advantage of a Shayna attack to lay out Bayley backstage before picking the bones after Asuka beat Becky too. Sasha from there would enter a feud with Bayley’s new friend Kairi Sane before colliding with her now former best friend throughout the end of 2019 as Bayley would look for revenge but Banks would escape each time with the title… until Ronda returned!

Ronda’s return at Survivor Series led to her getting a title shot at Starrcade in a triple threat match against Sasha Banks and Bayley with Ronda escaping with the title. Bayley would finally get her revenge in a steel cage match with Banks leaving her having to enter the Royal Rumble to try to get her title back. She would have a decent run before being shockingly eliminated by Taynara Conti leading to a mini rivalry between the two women over the next few weeks.

The two women would end up colliding again on Raw with Conti scoring a shock pinfall over Sasha one more time causing Banks to snap and cost Conti the match. Conti and Sasha would end up colliding at Fastlane but Banks would cheat to win, angering the Brazilian beauty. Conti would carry on cashing Banks but she refused a one-on-one match. Banks beat her tag team partner Xia Li to earn her spot in the match and looks to become a two-time Money in the Bank winner. Will it be BOSS time once again?

Shayna Baszler: In NXT Shayna was damn near unstoppable, bullying the roster and becoming a two-time Women’s Champion in her dominant run down there. However, she made her presence felt for the first time on Raw leading an attack on Becky Lynch at Summerslam. After the show, she would take credit for Becky Lynch losing both her titles and promising to make Becky pay for what she did to Ronda. Shayna would use her fellow goons to intimidate the roster and go on a dominant run until fighting Becky at Survivor Series.

Shayna and Becky would go to war with each other but in the end, Shayna would pick up the win thanks to Ronda keeping her undefeated streak in singles matches on Raw going. Shayna would carry on her run beating Kairi Sane at Starrcade before heading onto the Royal Rumble. However, her run would be cut short by a returning Becky Lynch who tossed her over the ropes eliminating her from the match as Becky earned her Wrestlemania main event spot.

Shayna would be furious and Ronda would task her with taking out The Man in the lead-up to Wrestlemania. At Fastlane, Shayna would push her to the limit trying to take her out but in the end, Becky was able to hand her the first loss of her time on Monday night Raw. Shayna would soon get back on track by defeating Natalya and earning a spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match. With Becky Lynch walking out of Wrestlemania as champion will Shayna win Money in the bank and look for revenge on behalf of Ronda once again?

Taynara Conti: Taynara Conti was someone who was seen as having a lot of potential but struggled to make a name for herself down in NXT. However, she and her tag team partner Xia Li when appearing on Monday Night Raw for the first time took advantage of the opportunity to take on the Real Horsewomen picking up a shock victory. That win was enough to earn them both a contract on Monday Night Raw in the eyes of then-commissioner Paige.

Taynara Conti and Xia Li would carry on putting in impressive performances on Raw but as the rookies on the red brand, they would take a fair few losses. However, Conti would start to become the stand-out of the duo and even get herself a one-on-one match with Ronda Rousey in the lead-up to the Rumble. Conti would push Ronda farther than anyone would possibly expect may be helped by her judo background but in the end, Ronda would pick up the win.

Conti though would carry that momentum into the Royal Rumble as she stunned the world making the final four and tossing Sasha Banks out of the match! This would begin a rivalry with the Legit Boss over the last two months with Conti pinning her in an elimination match via roll-up. Banks would pick up the win at Fastlane but Conti would qualify for this match by beating Mia Yim. Conti has made it clear she wants to take down Sasha Banks but will she also pull off another shock and become Miss Money in the Bank?


No holds barred match:
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Seth Rollins time in the authority draws a lot of similarities to how Edge used to act. Taking advantage of any opportunities that were presented to him. Stealing the WWE title with the Money in the Bank briefcase in grand fashion. Seth became the new ultimate opportunist even using Edge’s broken neck to force Cena into bringing the Authority back. Seth used to be a very bad person. But after being turned on by HHH, he seemingly changed and became a better person.

Edge meanwhile in his time off seemed to change his ways and settled down with his wife Beth Phoenix to raise a family. Seth would win back the fans' trust and go on a strong Intercontinental title run before winning the Royal Rumble, earning a shot at Brock Lesnar for Wrestlemania 35. Seth Rollins would prove to be the fans' hero and promised to become a fighting champion for them as he took down Brock Lesnar to wrestle the Universal title from him.

Seth Rollins after Wrestlemania 35 would go on to be a fighting champion defending the belt against Bobby Lashley, Mustafa Ali, AJ Styles, Braun Strowman, Aleister Black, Bobby Roode and even Brock Lesnar again in a no-DQ match at Summerslam. Seth would be on top of the world and have the fans behind him but that would soon change. Not only would Seth’s comment on Twitter about Moxley and Ospreay get him some stick, but he would also enter into a feud with Rey Mysterio in the lead-up to Armageddon in Mexico.

Fans would start to get behind Rey Mysterio online and in the arenas, with one segment, in particular, getting Seth a lot of boos: The Cutting Edge. Edge would host the two men on a special edition of the show and would call Seth Rollins out saying he didn’t buy he had changed. Seth would laugh it off but Edge would make it clear, that he wasn’t joking. This would play on Seth’s mind in the lead-up to Armageddon and he would end up losing his Universal title to Rey Mysterio (who would lose it to Andrade the same night).

Seth Rollins would be determined to get it back losing out in a fatal 4-way at Survivor Series. Seth would pivot off into a rivalry once again with AJ Styles but noticeably the crowd had really begun to turn on Seth at this point, with the majority of the fans booing him. Seth would even lean into it in his match with AJ and cheated to beat the Phenomenal one after AJ tried to cheat him. The rivalry would carry on with The Street Profits teaming with Seth to take on the full Club as we went into the Royal Rumble.

However, during the Royal Rumble match, Edge would stun the world returning during the match helping Randy Orton to eliminate AJ Styles and Seth Rollins. Edge would put in a decent showing before being eliminated by Brock Lesnar. However, the next night on Raw Edge would confirm it was a full-time return to the ring but AJ Styles would try to take him out. As Edge looked to be in trouble, Seth Rollins and Montez Ford would make the save. Edge would happy to get help from Montez Ford but made it clear he did not trust Seth Rollins.

Edge would make his suspicions clear to Seth but the Monday night messiah would insist on teaming with him and Montez at Fastlane against The Club. Against Edge’s wishes, Adam Pearce would make the match for the PPV. During the match however it became clear that Rollins had enough of Edge, with the snapping point coming when Montez choose to make the hot tag to Edge not him. Edge would hit AJ Styles with a spear before BEING CURB STOMPED BY SETH! Seth would let AJ Styles make the cover and The Club would steal the victory over Edge. Seth though wasn’t done…

He would attack Edge and Montez Ford after the bell in a brutal fashion with a steel chair laying them out. Seth would make his way over to Edge and hit a ONE-MAN CON-CHAIR-CO! The heat was monstrous and would only rise the next night on Raw as Seth explained he had used to the fans to get back to the top but thanks to Edge, that was no longer an option. Seth promised or threatened to change Raw, remaking the superstars in his image and even offered to take Ford under his wing. Montez obviously turned him down.

Seth would go on a bit of a tear the next few weeks beating Montez Ford, Angelo Dawkins, The Big Show and even attacking an injured Rey Mysterio on an episode of Raw. Seth would also attack his opponents after the bell and threatened to con-chair-co them as well until Edge made his return saving Big Show! Edge on the next night of Raw would demand a no holds barred match with Seth, wanting to hurt him. Seth would accept promising to end Edge’s career for good. Will Edge get his revenge or will Seth bring Edge’s return to a pre-mature end?

Grudge match:
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Neither Finn Balor nor Bray Wyatt will be happy with their 2019. Finn Balor got the year off to a good start trading the Intercontinental title back and forth with Bobby Lashley. Finn Balor would walk out of Wrestlemania 35 as champion with help of the demon but it went downhill from there. He would lose the title to Luke Harper and start a downward spiral losing to Daniel Bryan too before Karrion Kross would attack Finn. Kross though didn’t just do that but beat Finn in his normal form but also in the demon form.

Bray Wyatt meanwhile came back from injury leading The War Raiders to the WWE tag team titles. He would lead them in attacking the Hardy Boys but the War Raiders lost the tag titles to KO and Zayn at Summerslam. The War Raiders would turn on Bray post-Summerslam and Matt Hardy would start a mini-war with Bray leading to an ambulance match on Smackdown with the loser being sent to a mental hospital. A returning Jeff Hardy would cost Bray the match and send Bray away for the time being.

We wouldn’t see Bray for a couple of months after this until Corey Graves paid him a visit at the hospital. Bray acted very happy to see Corey and even gave him a hug as he talked about being cured. There was a very unnerving edge around Bray Wyatt. Bray would soon return to the company just before Survivor Series promising to the fans a fun surprise and he brought something truly unique: the firefly funhouse! He would welcome the fans to the show before promising to forgive those that wronged him.

Finn Balor meanwhile would talk about his disappointment when it comes to losing to Karrion Kross at Survivor Series. As he was talking Bray would appear on the screen but Finn would turn down his offer of forgiveness and friendship. Bray would warn Finn but it was not heeded so Finn was found the next week laid out cold backstage. Bray would never confirm or deny attacking Finn however we would soon see a picture in the Funhouse with Finn’s eyes covered with red crosses.

Bray Wyatt would carry on talking about his friends and forgiveness with The Fiend starting to appear, targeting Jeff Hardy next writing the veteran out of Wrestlemania in a brutal attack. Bray would come to Roadblock to host a special Firefly Funhouse in the ring but would be interrupted by a returning DEMON KING FINN BALOR ATTACKING HIM! From there Finn would challenge the so-called Fiend to a Wrestlemania match! Bray would accept the match for Wrestlemania promising the bring out the Fiend for the first time in a match. What will happen when the Demon King takes on The Fiend at Wrestlemania?


Grudge match:

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Last year’s Wrestlemania was the highlight of Kofi’s long career. Someone who had won it all except for the WWE title, finally overcoming the odds and winning against Daniel Bryan at Wrestlemania turning the night into Kofimania. Kofi would go on to hold the title for nearly 4 months taking on all challengers. Mustafa Ali, Daniel Bryan, Baron Corbin and Randy Orton until he lost it thanks to the Corporation screwing him out of the title. Kofi would gain some revenge by helping to remove Shane from power but at Super Showdown Roman Reigns defeated the veteran clean in the middle of the ring ending his title hopes for the moment.

Karrion Kross meanwhile would debut in the autumn and go on a tear through the roster. His first target would be Finn Balor, not only defeating him but also pinning the Demon King. Everyone who stepped into the ring with Kross would be left to fall and prey. With Scarlett by his side, Kross was seen as a dark horse for the Rumble. He would put in an alright showing before running into Kofi Kingston and Big E who worked together to toss him out of the rumble, leaving Kross furious.

The next Smackdown after the Royal Rumble, Kross would not only take out Kofi Kingston in the parking lot but would also attack Xavier Woods distracting Big E causing him to lose the Intercontinental title to Daniel Bryan. Big E would look to get revenge for his friends as would Woods but both men would end up losing out to Kross (though Big E only lost due to Kross falling off a car to safety). Kross tried to do more damage to Big E after the match at Roadblock but Kofi would return saving Big E from further damage.

Kofi would appear on Smackdown shortly after and demand a Wrestlemania match with Kross. Karrion would say yes to the challenge and tell Kofi he attacked his friends to get to him, saying Kofi’s power comes from his friends so he will take that away from him. Kofi in the weeks leading up to the match thanked his friends for their support but wants to do this alone with Kross agreeing to keep Scarlett backstage for Wrestlemania. Can Kofi overcome doomsday or will the hourglass run out?

Andre the Giant Battle Royal (Winner gets an Intercontinental, United States or North American title match):
The Andre the Giant Battle Royal has become a yearly Wrestlemania tradition with some big names winning the match so far: Cesaro, Big Show, Baron Corbin, Mojo Rawley, Matt Hardy and Braun Strowman. Former United States champion, former IC Champions, a former world champion and Mojo Rawley. However this year there is more than just a trophy on the line. The winner will get a United States, Intercontinental or North American title shot. 40 superstars will enter the match. Let's have a look at the names involved in the match:

Aiden English:
A former NXT tag team champion but his career has stalled in the last few years ever since Rusev Day came to an end. Will Aiden have his victory song?

Alexander Wolfe: Part of the Imperium faction on NXT UK and a former NXT tag team champion, can the German bring even more gold to the group to go with WALTER’s NXT UK title?

Apollo Crews:
Yet to win gold in the WWE, Apollo Crews has put on some impressive performances throughout the year but hasn’t got a lot to show for it. A superstar with a lot of potential, could a win tonight be the jumping-off point Crews needs?

Ariya Davari: A consistent part of the Cruiserweight division over the last few years, Davari is yet to taste gold within WWE. Will tonight be the night he finally breaks through and matches his own self-worth?

Baron Corbin: Baron Corbin is not only a former United States Champion and Money in the Bank winner. He has also won this match before kicking starting his career on Raw and Smackdown. He is coming off a big win over David Arquette at Roadblock. Will Corbin become the first-ever two-time Andre the Giant Battle Royal winner?

Bo Dallas: Bo Dallas is a former NXT Champion and former tag team champion. Bo Dallas has had a rough couple of years but is looking to bounce back tonight. Do you bo-lieve in Bo Dallas?

Big Show:
Until a few weeks ago, Big Show was in retirement sitting on commentary. However the actions of Seth Rollins brought Big Show back to the ring and he has to be one of the favorites in this match as one of only two former World champions in the match. Can anyone eliminate the Big Show?

Curtis Axel:
The son of Mr. Perfect is a former Intercontinental Champion and two-time tag team champion. Like his tag team partner, his career has hit a stumbling block but a win in this match could make Curtis better than perfect.

Danny Burch: One half of the One Twos, Danny has come close to gold as part of his team with Oney Lorcan but has yet to break through. Can the tough Brit pick up the win and win his first gold as a singles competitor?

David Arquette: A former WCW World Champion, David Arquette returned to wrestling for a one-off at the Rumble before fighting Baron Corbin at Roadblock. Arquette entered this match for one final shot at redemption. Can they do it?

Drake Maverick: The former 205 live general manager lost his job but found a new one working as EC3’s butler/manager. This has basically made him EC3’s punching bag. Can Drake pull off a massive upset and win this match?

Drew Gulak: One of the best technical wrestlers in the world and sort of turning over a new leaf these last few months with some decent wins. No one does more scouting than Drew Gulak, can he pull off the win?

EC3: He is in the top one percent but he hasn’t had a top one percent year on the Raw brand since leaving NXT. With Drake in the match too, EC3 has an advantage over the rest and will his wealth be enough to give him the victory?

Eric Young: The former leader of Sanity has been fairly quiet on Smackdown Live the last year but he is a well-traveled veteran and a former NXT tag team champion. Will we see the real Eric Young shine through at Wrestlemania?

Erick Rowan: Erick Rowan has been by Daniel Bryan’s side for over a year as a loyal follower. The former tag team champion has shown in the last month or two that he is capable on his own. Could tonight be his coming-out party and give Rowan the chance to avenge Daniel Bryan’s loss last night?

Heath Slater:
He’s just one man but he is a one-man-band. Heath has picked up a few tag team victories throughout the last year and has been known from time to time to pull off a few shocks with multiple tag team title reigns under his belt. Will Heath Slater rock the world with a win?

Humberto Carrillo: A promising young rookie who has been rising up the ranks within the Cruiserweight division and even teaming up with Rey Mysterio on occasion, he has yet to get his hands on singles gold in his short young career. Will tonight be his moment?

Jinder Mahal: It’s been a slow year for the former WWE Champion. He hasn’t come close to the heights he reached a couple of years ago and is craving gold once again as a former United States Champion. Will anyone be able to hinder the Jinder?

John Morrison: John Morrison made his return to the WWE after years away from the company to help his best friend The Miz. He has made it clear however he didn’t come back just to be Miz’s sidekick and has his eyes on winning gold as well. Will Morrison get one step closer to gold and put himself in line for a shot at his best friend, the new Intercontinental Champion The Miz?

Kalisto: A former Cruiserweight and United States Champion, Kalisto is a top competitor within the Cruiserweight division who has proven he can hang with the heavyweights as well. Can Kallisto pick up the win and put himself in line to become a 3-time United States champion?

Killian Dain: A former NXT tag team champion as part of Sanity and we might even see a mini-reunion of sorts with the group as all 3 members are in the match. Killian Dian though has been tearing his own part on NXT and could go all the way in this match, earning himself a North American title shot.

Kona Reeves: Tesco’s finest. A cocky rookie looking to prove what he thinks is true. That he is the finest and there is no greater stage for him to do it.

KUSHIDA: One of the best talents in the world, making his way to WWE within the last year from New Japan. A technical wizard and someone who is slowly making a name for themselves within NXT. Winning this battle royal could propel him into the title picture on any of the three brands, will it be his time?

Lio Rush: Lio Rush has spent most of the last two years at Bobby Lashley’s side as his manager. However, he has come into his own as a wrestler, nearly becoming Cruiserweight champion and also forming a tag team with MVP, picking up several wins. Will Lio’s star carry on rising?

Mansoor: Mansoor has been slowly racking up wins down in NXT UK ever since appearing on the brand. One of the hottest prospects from Saudi Arabia, will Mansoor win this Sunday and become the first-ever person from Saudi Arabia to hold gold in WWE?

Mike Kanellis: Mike has been acting like a different man once he knew he was having a baby girl with his wife Maria. Looking to be a better husband, can he pick up the win and take a title home for his new baby girl?

MVP: MVP made his return to the WWE at the Royal Rumble and since then has been focused on not only teaming with Lio Rush but trying to recruit Bobby Lashley. MVP comes into this match being unhappy with Lio for placing them in it over the tag team warfare match however a win puts MVP in line for a shot at the United States title, a belt he took to new heights. Will he become United States Champion once again?

Oney Lorcan: Oney since coming to Monday Night Raw has been chasing gold, even fighting Rey Mysterio at Summerslam for the Cruiserweight title. He and Danny will have an advantage over more of the field working as a team but can Oney put himself in line for a future title opportunity?

Ridge Holland: A new competitor on the NXT UK brand, the former rugby player is unbeaten on the NXT UK brand currently. Will this Brit tear through the field and shock the world, showing a new giant is on the scene?

R-Truth: R-Truth may seem like he is a fool but is a clever fool. A former United States and Tag Team Champion, the veteran knows how to use his stupidity to his advantage. Will he be able to trick the field and earn himself a future IC or US or NA title shot?

Rusev: The Bulgarian Brute has spent the majority of the year feuding with Shinsuke Nakamura picking up the win but hasn’t been able to become champion, losing out to Samoa Joe for the United States title. We know how much the United States title means to Rusev as a three-time champion but can he make it four on Rusev day?

Samir Singh: One-half of the Bollywood boys who have been ditched by Jinder Mahal. Whilst the Bollywood movies are piling up for the duo, the losses have been too. Can one of the duo shock everyone and bring it home for India?

Shinsuke Nakamura: Shinsuke Nakamura would turn on Rusev early on in the year as their tag team fell apart. After a few rough months, Shinsuke would align himself with The Ungovernables. After a rough night for Andrade and Angel Garza on night 1, can Shinsuke get the group back on track and put himself in line for either a United States or Intercontinental title shot?

Sunil Singh: One-half of the Bollywood boys who have been ditched by Jinder Mahal. Whilst the Bollywood movies are piling up for the duo, the losses have been too. Can one of the duo shock everyone and bring it home for India?

The Brian Kendrick:
Brian Kendrick has been spouting online but this time it is luckily only about him believing he is at the end of his career. The veteran recently lost to Mustafa Ali for the Cruiserweight title and knows his title opportunities are limited. Can Kendrick earn one last shot at glory?

Tony Nese:
At last year’s Wrestlemania Tony Nese defeated Buddy Murphy to become Cruiserweight Champion but he would soon lose it in a multi-man ladder match to Rey Mysterio. It’s been a rough year since then for Tony Nese but will he have even more Wrestlemania success tonight?

Trent Seven:
Trent is the newest part of the Smackdown roster having joined the blue brand after supporting his friend Pete Dunne at Roadblock. Trent is famous for winning several titles as part of BSS but yet to become a champion in WWE. With his tag team partner Tyler Bate in the match too will Trent earn himself a shot at the Intercontinental title, the belt Dunne has been chasing?

Tyler Bate: The current NXT Cruiserweight champion, Tyler Bate is one of the hottest prospects in the WWE and one of the youngest. His tag team partner Trent Seven is also in this match and Moustache Mountain were famous for holding multiple titles whilst touring the UK in places like Progress, could Tyler put himself in a position to become a double champion?

Xavier Woods:
Often seen as the weak link in The New Day, Xavier is looking to have his own Wrestlemania moment as Kofimania and last night’s Money in the Bank win for Big E. Can Woods do it and get his own moment/ his first singles gold in WWE?

Zack Ryder: Zack may have had a very mixed career when it comes to Wrestlemania he has proven to be able to pull off massive shocks. Walking out of Wrestlemania 32 as Intercontinental Champion and Wrestlemania 35 as World tag team champion when no one saw it coming. Can Zack shock the world again? Woo woo woo you know it.

Predictions contest for night 2

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




WWE title match:
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WWE Women’s title match:
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World tag team titles match:
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United States title match:
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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
Melina

No holds barred match:
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Grudge match:
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Grudge match:
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Andre the Giant Battle Royal (Winner gets an Intercontinental, United States or North American title match):


Confirmed entrants:
Aiden English, Alexander Wolfe, Apollo Crews, Ariya Davari, Baron Corbin, Bo Dallas, Big Show, Curtis Axel, Danny Burch, David Arquette, Drake Maverick, Drew Gulak, EC3, Eric Young, Erick Rowan, Heath Slater, Humberto Carrillo, Jinder Mahal, John Morrison, Kalisto, Killian Dain, Kona Reeves, KUSHIDA, Lio Rush, Mansoor, Mike Kanellis, MVP, Oney Lorcan, Ridge Holland, R-Truth, Rusev, Samir Singh, Shinsuke Nakamura, Sunil Singh, The Brian Kendrick, Tony Nese, Trent Seven, Tyler Bate, Xavier Woods and Zack Ryder

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 The Authors of Pain vs The Street Profits vs Lucha House Party vs The War Raiders vs Epico and Primo vs Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin vs Titus O’Neil and No Way Jose vs Grizzled Young Veterans vs Ever-Rise vs Imperium vs South Wales Subculture


Prediction questions:
Predict the winners for each match: (11 points total with an extra point if you get all 10 right)
Predict the order of the matches on the main card: (10 points total with an extra point if you get all 9 right)
Predict the longest match on the card: (1 point total)
Predict the shortest match on the card: (1 point total)
Who will get the most eliminations in the Andre the Giant Battle Royal: (1 point total)
And who will get the most eliminations in tag team warfare: (1 point total)

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Wrestlemania 36: Night 2 Pre-show
April 5th 2020
Tampa, Florida
Raymond James Stadium

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The night 2 pre-show starts with the usual pre-amble from the panelists who praise last night’s show and talk about the new champions walking out of the show (Hugging Pirates, The Miz, Heavy Machinery, Aleister Black and Becky Lynch). We then cut to one of the first of 8 interviews with the Women’s Money in the Bank participants.


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We cut to the interview room backstage as
LIV MORGAN sits across the room from Renee Young with a smile on her face.

Renee Young: Thanks for agreeing to this interview Liv.

Liv nods.

Liv Morgan: No problem Renee.

Renee Young: A lot of people feel like the last year has been a coming of age for you.

Liv smiles and nods as Renee carries on.

Renee Young: It started off badly for you when your friends The Riott Squad turned their back on you and kicked you out of the group.

Liv nods looking down at the floor before looking back at Renee.

Liv Morgan: Sarah and Ruby, they were my girls. My ride and dies but hurt me in ways you can only imagine.

Liv shakes her head looking regretful and upset.

Liv Morgan: Those people knew all my hopes, my dreams and my fears. They knew how to hurt me and they did.

Renee Young: But you did find new friends in Carmella and R-Truth.

Liv nods her head.


Liv Morgan:
Those two have helped me Liv my life and become the superstar I knew I could be, beating Ruby and Sarah.

Renee Young: Not only that but also earning yourself a shot at the WWE Women’s title and fighting Asuka at the Royal Rumble.

Liv smiles but shows some pain on her face.

Renee Young: Whilst you came up short, you put up a much better fight than most people who have fought the Empress this year.

Liv Morgan: Still wasn’t enough to become champion though was it Renee?

Renee shakes her head as Liv carries on.

Liv Morgan: Like I’m proud of what I did. I’m proud of standing up to Asuka but being proud doesn’t make me the champion I want to be.

Liv is fired up.

Liv Morgan: I know I can be a champion not only I can be proud of but the fans can be proud of, my friends can be proud of. And winning tonight gives me that chance.

Renee Young: You have an ally in your corner who knows what it takes to win Money in the Bank having done it twice herself. Have you been asking her for any tips?

Liv smiles.


Liv Morgan:
Carmella has been giving me some advice but sadly she doesn’t have Ellsworth on speed dial.

Remember the first-ever Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match being won thanks to a man pulling it down?

Liv Morgan: R-Truth has also given some tips on how to win.

Liv chuckles to herself prompting a response from Renee.

Renee Young: I mean Truth is a veteran of the business and a crafty tactician when he wants to be…

Liv Morgan:
He told me that once I throw everyone over the top rope I’ll win.

Renee looks even more confused.

Renee Young: But doesn’t he know…

Liv Morgan: I love R-Truth but I’m not sure he even knows what season it is.

Both women share a laugh with each other.

Renee Young: Well it’s been a pleasure as always Liv. Good luck later on tonight.

Liv smiles and gets out of her seat.

Liv Morgan: Thanks Renee.

Liv is still smiling as the interview comes to an end and we cut elsewhere on the pre-show.

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In the next segment, we focus on the Wrestlemania hosts
THE IICONICS who are walking through the backstage area with angry looks on their faces as they talk to each other.

Peyton Royce: I can not believe Adam Pearce and Wade Barrett won’t let us into the Money in the Bank ladder match as hosts.

Billie Kay: I was like “Are you kidding me” and Barrett just glared at me till we left!

Peyton Royce: He doesn’t know how to make his show great. He just relies on us to carry it.

Billie Kay:
We deserve better. We should be the ones getting into the hall of fame. Being treated like legends.

???: No Way do you hear this?

We see the camera pan over as
TITUS O’NEIL AND NO WAY JOSE walk into the shot confronting The Iiconics.

No Way Jose:
The disrespect is just not cool man.

Peyton Royce: Listen, you are not iconic like us!

Billie Kay: The legends are taking what should be our time!

Titus shakes his head.

Titus O’Neil: When you’ve done what they’ve done and beaten them, maybe you’ll get the respect you feel you deserve.

Titus turns to No Way Jose as he gestures off-screen for them to head off elsewhere.

Titus O’Neil: C’mon No Way we’ve got a match to prepare for.

No Way signals to the conga line to follow him as the group starts to dance away leaving The Iiconics there furious as we cut to another Money in the Bank interview.

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And the next one is a big one as we see the Legit Boss
SASHA BANKS sitting down in her shutter shades looking very bored and wanting to be anywhere else. Renee Young tries to get the interview underway.

Renee Young: Sasha thank you for agreeing to this interview.

Sasha looks at her with disdain.

Sasha Banks: Didn’t have much choice thanks to Adam Pearce.

Sasha shakes her head as Renee carries on trying to stay professional throughout.

Renee Young: It has been a big year for you inside and out of WWE hasn’t it?

Sasha stares blankly at Renee.


Sasha Banks:
Of course it has. I’m Sasha Banks and I’m money. Everything I do is a success.

Renee Young:
Another tag team title reign with your former best friend Bayley who…

Sasha Banks: Are you interviewing her or me Renee?

Renee looks annoyed at being cut off.

Sasha Banks: I don’t care what Bayley is doing. She was holding me back for years so I used her to my advantage until she messed it up for me and I had to win the Women’s Universal title another way!

Sasha looks slightly heated as Renee tries to take control of the interview.

Renee Young: Cashing in at Summerslam on Becky Lynch, the current Women’s Universal Champion…

Sasha Banks: Is this interview about me or the rest of the Four Horsewomen Renee? Do you want to talk about Charlotte next?

Renee Young: What I was going to ask is if you let me finish if you win tonight will you do the same to Becky once again?

Sasha smirks slightly.


Sasha Banks:
I might but I’ve already beaten Becky. Several times in fact. The Man bows down to the Boss.

Strong words which I’m sure Becky will love.

Sasha Banks: But I’ve never held the WWE Women’s title. Asuka, Becky or Ember, it doesn’t matter because I’ll get gold once again.

Renee Young: It worked out perfectly last time but some people say this new attitude has rubbed people the wrong way.

Sasha Banks: Good.

Sasha remains defiant as she says that.

Sasha Banks: I’m not here to be friends with anyone. Not anymore.

Sasha pauses a moment before leaning forward.

Sasha Banks: Look what happened whilst I was being friendly with Bayley. I would win the title and lose it straight away.

You can hear the anger in Sasha’s voice as she speaks.

Sasha Banks: I would keep choking, worrying too much about pleasing people like Bayley or the fans instead of being the Legit Boss I was made to be!

Sasha shakes her head.

Sasha Banks: Now? It’s all about me. I will do what’s best for me and anyone else in the ladder match is expendable to me. I’ll do whatever it takes to win the briefcase again.

Renee Young: One last question before we finish this interview.

Sasha rolls her eyes but stays silent.


Renee Young:
For the past couple of months you have clashed with one of the hottest prospects in the Women’s division Taynara Conti.

Sasha is no longer rolling her eyes and now is glaring at Renee.

Renee Young: She is in the Money in the Bank ladder match, do you have any fear regarding facing off against someone in the match who holds a grudge with you?

Sasha looks disgusted by that question.


Sasha Banks:
Fear her? I’m Sasha Banks and I fear no one. She got lucky at the Rumble and she got lucky when she pinned on Raw. When I fought her one-on-one I pinned her right in the middle of the ring!

Sasha is now on her feet.

Sasha Banks: And if she gets in my way tonight, I’ll end her short career just like that!

Sasha snaps her fingers and the interview comes to an end as the pre-show segments go elsewhere.


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We cut to the backstage area as we can see
MELINA walking through the back in a fancy star-like outfit with sunglasses on. She has a smile on her face and carries on walking through the back as she smiles upon seeing someone.

Melina: Well look who it is.

The camera pans over as we see LITA AND TRISH STRATUS standing there with smiles on their faces. The trio shares a hug before breaking it.

Lita: Well it’s Wrestlemania and we couldn’t miss it.

Trish Stratus: Especially when a fellow legend of the division could steal the show tonight.

Melina smiles and nods accepting the high praise from two icons of the Women’s division.

Melina: I’ll do my best to live up to your legacy and get all the spotlight on me.

All three women are smiling as Melina points at the two women.

Melina: I didn’t get a chance to see you at the Rumble but did it reinvigorate a spark like it did for me?

Trish and Lita pause for a moment before nodding.

Trish Stratus: Part of me wants one last match, one last shot at a title.

Lita looks over at Trish nodding.

Lita: But I think if we came back, we should go for a title we never had the chance to compete for.

Trish nods liking that idea as Melina is confused until she realizes what they mean.

Melina: The tag team titles?

That brings a smile to the legend’s faces as they nod agreeing with Melina.

Trish Stratus: But first I think there is a certain tag team we would need to put in their place.

Lita: Now wouldn’t that be iconic.

The trio shares a chuckle bringing the segment to an end as they all walk off elsewhere and we cut to another Money in the Bank interview.


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We cut to the interview room with
RUBY RIOTT in typical punk attire sitting across from Renee Young and you can tell Ruby doesn’t look happy.

Renee Young: Ruby, I’ve been a big fan of yours ever since first seeing you in NXT.

This doesn’t do much to improve the mood of Ruby but Renee carries on.

Renee Young: And I think you are the best wrestler to have never won a title in WWE.

Ruby Riott: Being the best of the losers. What a compliment.

Renee Young: That’s not what I meant…

Ruby Riott: I know what you meant Renee.

Renee is a bit shocked as Ruby carries on.


Ruby Riott:
I don’t want to be the best of the rest, I want to be the best.

Renee nods.

Renee Young: Well let’s talk about the year you have had on Smackdown.

Ruby noticeably seems to be getting wound up during this.

Renee Young: You had a few close calls for the tag team titles…

Ruby Riott: Before we ditched the deadweight.

Renee is annoyed being cut off by Ruby but carries on.

Renee Young: And you even came close to winning the WWE Women’s title twice.

Ruby looks furious now but Renee presses on.

Renee Young: Losing out to Asuka but pushing her to the limit.

Ruby Riott: But pushing her to the limit doesn’t give me the title does it, Renee?

Renee stops but Ruby leans forward.


Ruby Riott:
Nearly doesn’t give me my lifelong dream. Nearly doesn’t make me the best woman on the planet. Nearly means I’m a failure like always.

Ruby stops shaking her head for a moment.

Ruby Riott: A failure just like Liv hence me cutting her ass.

Renee Young: Not to change the subject but some people would say she is having more success than you and came even closer to beating Asuka for the title.

Ruby looks furious but stays silent for a while before finally responding.


Ruby Riott:
Next. Question.

Renee senses it is time to move on to another part of the interview.

Renee Young: Speaking of near misses let's talk about Roadblock…

And that’s all Ruby can take as she gets out of her chair.

Ruby Riott: No. No more talking about my past failures. Here’s what I’m going to talk about Renee.

She gets closer to the interviewer and even scares her a tiny bit.

Ruby Riott: When I win the Money in the Bank briefcase, I can assure you of this. I’m not waiting a minute longer than I have to, to become WWE or Universal Women’s champion.

Ruby storms off bringing the interview to an abrupt end. We go to a few more pre-show video packages and clips before cutting to the 4th Money in the Bank interview of the night.


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When we cut to the next interview, we can see
MELINA wearing the same dress she was in earlier in the pre-show and has her sunglasses on as Renee gets the interview underway.

Renee Young:
Melina, thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to see me.

Melina: I’ve always got time for journalists and paparazzi Renee.

A smile is on Melina’s face as Renee nods.


Renee Young:
Before this year it had been a long time since we’ve seen you in WWE. What have you been up to?

Melina:
When I left WWE, it was time for me to find a new challenge. I had done it all and I wanted to tour the country, honing my skills whilst focusing on myself. I even went abroad over to the UK and wrestled over there.

Including filming a creepy cupboard scene with Jack the Jobber.

Melina: I even tried to build my fame, you know get the spotlight on me.

Renee Young: Well you certainly had the spotlight on you when you returned at the Royal Rumble at number thirty. What was that like?

Melina smirks.

Melina: All eyes on me walking out last? It felt beautiful.

Melina pulls down her sunglasses for emphasis.

Melina: I mean I’ve not been on a stage where the lights shine so bright.

She smiles once as she pulls the glasses forward.

Melina: But a star like me belongs there and being in the ring with the stars of today, it just felt right.

Renee Young: Speaking of which, you took part in the Championship scramble match at Roadblock coming close to becoming WWE Women’s Champion. How would it feel to become a six-time champion?

Melina: It’s something a star like me deserves.

She smiles to herself with a bit of a cocky smirk.


Melina:
But I know that the stars of today are tough and some of the best of all time.

Melina starts to list a bunch of names.

Melina: Becky Lynch, Ronda Rousey, Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Asuka. I could go on but this is an all-time roster and I’m not even talking about the potential future stars. Taynara Conti, Liv Morgan, Ruby Riott, Ember Moon, Team Kick from NXT, Rhea Ripley, Bianca Bel-air.

A truly great roster of talent.

Melina: But to rise to the top of it, now that’s something worthy of all of the attention I demand.

Renee Young:
One last question, what are your plans if you win the Money in the Bank ladder match? It was never an option for you to consider last time you were in WWE.

Melina thinks for a moment before shaking her head.


Melina:
I’ll save that scoop for Smackdown Renee.

Melina smiles and walks off bringing the interview to an end as we cut elsewhere backstage for more pre-show segments.


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The next segment on the pre-show sees
RANDY ORTON walking through the backstage area. He doesn’t have a match on Night 2 of Wrestlemania and we soon see Kevin Patrick approach him.

Kevin Patrick: Randy, you’re not booked on the card for tonight what brings you here?

Orton looks at Kevin dismissively.

Randy Orton: I go where I want Kevin. What would Wrestlemania be without Randy Orton?

He gets dangerously close to Kevin who is noticeably a little nervous.

Randy Orton: And I’m planning on main eventing tonight’s show.

Kevin noticeably gulps before responding.

Kevin Patrick: But but it’s Roman Reigns versus Drew McIntyre in the…

Randy grabs Kevin by the shirt lifting him into the air looking psychotic.


Randy Orton:
Drew isn’t making it to the main event. When I find…

KEVIN OWENS RUNS INTO SHOT AND ATTACKS RANDY ORTON! Both men are brawling and start to fight up the hallway as Kevin Owens clearly isn’t done with Randy just yet. The brawl carries on for a while as they end up a door into the parking lot and brawl outside the arena off into the city. Kevin meanwhile tries to recompose himself and we cut to another Money in the Bank interview.


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We cut to the room as
SHAYNA BASZLER is in a leather jacket and jeans with sunglasses on the top of her head. She has a slight smug smirk but she also looks bored as Renee starts the interview.

Renee Young: Thanks for agreeing to this interview Shayna.

The Queen of Spades just nods staying silent.


Renee Young:
A lot of people who only watch Raw are unfamiliar with your performances in NXT.

Shayna sneers.

Shayna Baszler: And it’s why they keep forgetting what I can do to people.

Renee Young: Well a lot of these fans only know you as Ronda’s friend…

Shayna cuts Renee off.

Shayna Baszler: That’s all I’ve heard even back in NXT. I’m only in this company because of Ronda. Give me a f***ing break.

Censor catching that one as a bit of Shayna’s real mood slips out.

Shayna Baszler: Even before Ronda came to WWE, I was wrestling around the world and in this company, breaking bones and winning titles.

A two-time NXT Champion.

Shayna Baszler: I didn’t need Ronda to hold my hand, I went to NXT and did business for myself.

Renee nods before carrying on.

Renee Young: Well let’s talk about your debut on Raw at Summerslam.

That brings a smile to the face of Shayna. She enjoyed that night.

Renee Young: Attacking Becky Lynch on behalf of Ronda Rousey.

Shayna raises her hand stopping Renee.

Shayna Baszler: Now, just because I don’t need Ronda doesn’t mean I don’t have her back.

I mean her theme is called Loyalty is everything.


Shayna Baszler:
I will always have my best friend’s back and Becky had been talking trash about Ronda for months.

Shayna shakes her head.

Shayna Baszler: Did Becky really think there would be no reappraisal?

Renee Young: Some say Ronda is a coward for not taking care of Becky herself.

Shayna smirks.


Shayna Baszler:
I’m curious if any of those people would say that to her face.

Shayna shakes her head.

Shayna Baszler: Not a single one of them would because they hide behind their keyboard and talk their shit online.

She smirks and dismissively shakes her head.

Shayna Baszler: Says what you want about Becky but I admire her for being brave or stupid enough to talk her shit to Ronda’s face!

Shayna lets out a wicked smirk.

Shayna Baszler: Breaking someone so brave at Survivor Series felt so good.

A pretty twisted response from Shayna.

Renee Young: But Becky came back at the Royal Rumble.

Shayna smirks though there is slight anger there.


Shayna Baszler:
Of course she did. She is one of the toughest women on this roster but what we broke once before is even easier to break again.

Shayna remains calm as she makes the threat to Becky before Renee carries on.

Renee Young: She also handed your only loss since coming to Monday Night Raw.

Shayna noticeably looks angry but remains calm before she responds.


Shayna Baszler:
Everyone loses at some point. It’s how you react to that loss and I promise I’m coming back around for Becky.

Renee nods before getting to her final question.

Renee Young: So I’m guessing we know who you are going after if you win tonight? After Becky beat Ronda in last night’s main event, how is Ronda feeling?

Shayna looks annoyed but gets to her feet.

Shayna Baszler: Ronda will let the world know when she wants to.

Shayna gets to her feet and leaves the room bringing the interview to an end as we cut to another pre-show segment.


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We then cut to a locker room as we can see
KOFI KINGSTON AND XAVIER WOODS hanging out in the locker room backstage, getting ready for their respective matches. Both men seem very serious but they have a smile on their faces as we see BIG E walk into the room and he has the Money in the Bank Briefcase in his hand! Noticeably we can see a new design of it, branded in New Day colours. The trio shares a hug together before breaking it.

Kofi Kingston:
I’m so proud of you man.

Xavier Woods: Me too.

Big E smiles and nods.

Big E: You both know I wouldn’t have gotten to this point and won this without you two?

They both smile and you can feel the love in the room between the trio.

Kofi Kingston: So what are your plans tonight?

Big E smiles as he looks at the briefcase.

Big E: I mean, I’ve always wanted to main event Wrestlemania.

He looks back at his brothers and partners.

Big E: Maybe tonight is the night?

Xavier Woods: Oh was that the plan?

Big E shares a chuckle and wink as doesn’t say anything. All 3 men share a hug once again bringing the promo to an end as we cut to another Money in the Bank interview.


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We see
ALEXA BLISS sitting down backstage with a smile on her face as Renee Young looks to get the interview underway.

Renee Young: Hello Alexa, thanks for agreeing to this interview.

Alexa smiles.

Alexa Bliss: My pleasure Renee. It’s good to see you again.

Renee smiles back at Alexa appreciating the nice comment.

Renee Young: Since returning to WWE early last year, you’ve shown a whole different attitude. What’s brought that on?

Alexa nods acknowledging the question.

Alexa Bliss: In my time off, I thought about myself growing up and the kind of person I used to be before WWE.

She takes a moment to smile slightly.

Alexa Bliss: I want to be a role model for little girls and spending time with my best friend Ember whilst I was off injured made me realize that.

Renee Young: How did you and Ember first become friends?

Alexa Bliss:
We both have a love for Disney and gaming. I needed someone to hang with and Ember was recovering from injury at the time as well.

Renee Young: Guessing that led to your two choosing to form your tag team?

Bliss nods.


Alexa Bliss:
I mean we are such good friends outside of the ring so why not work together inside the ring? With tag team titles now in the Women’s division being the only gold I’ve never held I wanted to be a tag team champion.

Renee Young: You two have tried but haven’t quite been able to become tag team champions.

Alexa Bliss: It takes time to grow as a team and we had other titles in our view during the end of twenty-nineteen.

Renee Young: The WWE Women’s title and Asuka.

Bliss for the first time this interview slightly scowls.


Renee Young:
A tough time for you with Asuka attacking you after the bell.

Bliss looks off into the distance angry before responding.

Alexa Bliss: Asuka is someone I respected. I knew how tough she was but she has changed into a coward.

Bliss is full of anger and blissed off.


Alexa Bliss:
I kind of wish it was me fighting Asuka tonight.

Renee tilts her head.

Renee Young: Do I sense a bit of jealously on your part Alexa?

Bliss pauses for a moment shaking her head.

Alexa Bliss: I’m happy for Ember, truly.

She pauses as she says that.

Alexa Bliss: But I want to be in the WWE Women’s title match at Wrestlemania once again.

She looks off into the distance.

Renee Young: I mean winning tonight could insert yourself right into that picture.

Bliss doesn’t say anything so Renee carries on.


Renee Young:
We’ve seen you cash in on the same night before after winning Money in the Bank.

Bliss is noticeably deep in thought thinking about it before finally responding.

Alexa Bliss: I…I couldn’t do that to my best friend Ember…

Renee Young: What if Asuka wins tonight?

Alexa doesn’t respond.

Renee Young: One final question, who do you think will win between Ember and Asuka tonight?

Alexa takes slightly longer than you would expect to answer the question.

Alexa Bliss: Ember is going to win, I’m sure of it.

Alexa doesn’t look certain but Renee doesn’t press it.

Renee Young: Good luck tonight Alexa.

Alexa Bliss: Thanks Renee.

Alexa gets to her feet bringing the interview to an end as we cut to the commentary team at ringside for the tag team warfare match.


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Elias: Hello and welcome to night two of Wrestlemania Thirty-Six!

Byron Saxton:
And night one was a hell of a night, tonight promises to be even better!

Elias: However right now we are starting the night off with Tag Team Warfare!

Byron Saxton: Let’s go through the rules for Tag Team Warfare.

A graphic appears on the screen with the rules for the match as Elias and Saxton start to explain the rules of the match.

Elias: Two teams will start the match.

Byron Saxton: Every minute a new tag team will enter the match until all fourteen teams have entered the match.

Elias: There are no disqualifications or countouts!

Byron Saxton: And if your partner is pinned or submitted, your team is eliminated from the match!



The crowd goes very mild if that as
EPICO AND PRIMO make their way out as the first entrants into the match. They ignore the fans as they head to the ring and climb inside ready to get this match underway.

Elias: Starting off with former tag team champions from Smackdown.

Byron Saxton: Epico and Primo have had a rough year. A win tonight puts them back in line for a future title shot.

Elias: Any of the four tag team titles in WWE.

Byron Saxton: But who will start the match with them?



A loud pop from the crowd as
THE STREET PROFITS walk out to the ring with red cups in their hands. Both men have smiles on their faces as they slap hands with the fans and even raise multiple toasts en route to the ring.

Elias: The Street Profits have had a tough few months with each man suffering from injuries at different points during the last few months.

Byron Saxton: This is the first time they have teamed up in a few months so maybe there could be some ring rust on their part.

Elias: Trial by fire tonight Byron.

Byron Saxton: They wouldn’t have it any other way!

The Street Profits step into the ring across from Epico and Primo, with them telling the veteran team they want the smoke as the referee calls for the bell to get the match underway!


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 The Authors of Pain vs The Street Profits vs Lucha House Party vs The War Raiders vs Epico and Primo vs Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin vs Titus O’Neil and No Way Jose vs Grizzled Young Veterans vs Ever-Rise vs Imperium vs South Wales Subculture

Entrants #1: Epico and Primo
Entrants #2: The Street Profits
Epico and Primo waste no time charging at The Street Profits, but soon get taken down with dual dropkicks! Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins if they are rusty sure aren’t showing it as they control the match here with Epico and Primo struggling to fight back. As we get to the 40-second mark Dawkins takes care of Primo with a SIT-OUT POWERBOMB before Montez plants Primo with a ROCK BOTTOM! He then hits a STANDING SHOOTING STAR PRESS TO ELIMINATE EPICO AND PRIMO!

Eliminated by The Street Profits: Epico and Primo (0:51)

Montez and Angelo fist bump each other as they let out a smile and wait for the next tag team to make their way out to the ring!




Entrants #3: The Grizzled Young Veterans

Not much reaction from the crowd but the smarks and the Brits in the crowd boo whilst lifting their shoes in the air as ZACK GIBSON AND JAMES DRAKE walk out, with Zack Gibson holding a microphone.

Zack Gibson: In case you people are unaware, my name is Zack Gibson!

Boos from the crowd who just want to see them fight but Gibson carries on.

Zack Gibson: And this is my tag team partner James Drake. We are the Grizzled Young Veterans.

Montez in the ring starts to mimic the duo as the boos get louder.

Zack Gibson: We were the top tag team on NXT UK until we came to this stinking country!

Cheap heat but Zack is a master at it.

Zack Gibson: I thought parts of the UK were bad until I came to America! No wonder we used to see stories all the time about Florida man looking at some of you people in the crowd!

The fans are really starting to get wound up by the speech from Zack.

Zack Gibson: But tonight, we will go through all the other tag teams because we are former NXT UK tag team champions…

Gibson pauses for dramatic effect as Drake chuckles.

Zack Gibson: Soon to be NXT Tag Team Champions…

James grabs the microphone for a second.

James Drake: Unlike you two!

Loud boos from the crowd (as Street Profits never won the NXT tag team titles in this timeline) and the duo in the ring look a little pissed off whilst James passes the microphone back to Zack.

Zack Gibson: Soon to be WWE tag team champions. Soon to be World tag team champions and soon to be the number one tag team of all…

MONTEZ FORD FLIES OVER THE TOP ROPE WIPING BOTH MEN OUT! Loud cheers from the crowd for the high-risk move as Angelo joins his tag team partner outside the ring and sends James Drake into the barricade! The Street Profits are getting loud cheers from the crowd as they lay into the unpopular heels here whilst the crowd counts down ahead of the next entrants into the match.




Entrants #4: The Linebackers


Boos ring out from the crowd but once again very low as MOJO RAWLEY AND RIDDICK MOSS sprint down the ramp, heading straight for the two teams at ringside. The powerful duo charges through both team and wipe them out as they start to give a beating to their opponents picking them up and tossing them around ringside into not only the steel steps but also the barricade! Rawley and Moss end up grabbing Dawkins and Drake from the respective teams as they bring them into the ring to work over them.

The Linebackers make use of their power moves to grind down their opponents in the ring but Drake and Dawkins start to fight back catching The Linebackers by surprise and sends them out of the ring. Meanwhile outside the ring, Gibson has ended up with Ford in the crowd as Gibson gets into an argument with a fan allowing Ford to knock him down! Ford then borrows a shoe off a fan in the crowd AND HITS GIBSON WITH IT AS THE CLOCK TICKS DOWN!




Entrants #5: South Wales Subculture

A decent pop from the live crowd with some British fans singing along with the theme song as MARK ANDREWS AND FLASH MORGAN WEBSTER walk out onto the entrance ramp holding their NXT UK tag team titles with commentary reminding us they are two-time tag team champions. They pass the belts to a stagehand at the top of the entrance ramp and sprint down the ramp as they leap through the air and TAKE DOWN THE LINEBACKER WITH A PAIR OF LEAPING CUTTERS!

In the crowd, Montez is still beating Gibson with different fans in the crowd’s shoes getting loud pops from the fans as he does it. Gibson tries to escape but he is taking a beating. In the ring, Drake and Dawkins are battling it out but get taken down by South Wales SubCulture’s unique offense sending them into the Linebackers outside. Both men look to the crowd and run off the ropes leaping over them as they wipe out everyone with dual TOPE CON HILOS as the clock once again ticks down!



Entrants #6: Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin


Boos from the crowd as the relatively new duo of CEDRIC ALEXANDER AND DIO MADDIN walk to the ring. Maddin remains silent as Cedric talks a whole bunch of trash to the fans on the way to the ring. As they get to the bottom of the ramp DIO RUNS THROUGH SOUTH WALES SUBCULTURE WITH A RUNNING CROSSBODY! Cedric meanwhile leaps through the air and sends Mojo Rawley into the barricade with a hurricanrana! Riddick Moss gets back to his feet and goes to charge at him but Cedric takes him down with a kick to the head!

Drake and Dawkins meanwhile form a temporary alliance as they team up trying to take down the massive Dio Maddin but the giant is too much for them as he easily swats them away! We cut to the crowd for a moment as Zack Gibson meanwhile has taken control of the brawl with Ford and SLAMS HIM ONTO A TRASH CAN GETTING BOOS FROM THE CROWD! We cut back to Dio Maddin and Cedric who roll Dawkins into the ring as Cedric makes the cover only getting a 2 as the clock ticks down again!



Entrants #7: Lucha House Party


Lucha Lucha Lucha chants start-up as the crowd goes wild for the appearance of GRAN METALIK and LINCE DORADO! The duo though don’t play to the fans as usual as they sprint to the ring as they leap over the ropes and fly off going straight after Dio Maddin and Cedric Alexander! Metalik and Lince in almost uncharacteristic fashion laying into them with a series of fists! Months of anger due to their feud but as Lince runs off the ropes he is hit from behind by MOJO RAWLEY!

Boos from the crowd as one-half of the Linebackers makes an impact but Metalik seeing this runs to the ropes DIVING THROUGH THEM AND HITTING A HURRICARANA INTO THE STEEL STEPS! Cheers from the crowd as Gran Metalik lands on his feet. Riddick Moss then charges in but Metalik leaps over him and REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES HITTING A STUNNER SENDING MOSS INTO THE BARRICADE! Cheers from the crowd UNTIL GIBSON CRACKS HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH A TRASHCAN LID!

Loud boos from the crowd for the cheap shot by Gibson who soaks in the boos from the crowd. He carries on the taunting of the crowd before turning around into a DOUBLE SUPERKICK FROM SOUTH WALES SUBCULTURE! Loud cheers from the crowd who shove off their skills as a team. Meanwhile in the ring, Maddin is alone with Lince who is trying to fight back against the larger giant but Dio slams him down with authority as he makes the cover getting a 2 count! The clock ticks down as we await the next entrants.



Entrants #8: The Authors of Pain


Boos ring out from the crowd as the imposing Authors of Pain walk out to the top of the entrance ramp. AKAM and REZAR stand there ready to cause destruction. The commentary team hype up how dominant they were as tag team champions until The Usos finally dethroned them and these two men want their titles back! They then look at all the teams in the ring and crank their necks as they march to the ring meeting South Wales SubCulture first who they SMASH WITH DUAL LARIATS!

The Authors of Pain carry on walking to the ring as The Grizzled Young Veterans charge in but Akam and Rezar slam them down to the ring floor! Akam and Rezar step into the ring as Dio Maddin grabs hold of Lince and TOSS HIM AT THEM BUT REZAR CATCHES HIM SLAMMING LINCE DOWN! Dio charges at the two big men but Akam and Rezar easily overpower him as the guy him up for a DUAL POWERBOMB… BUT CEDRIC SLIDES INTO THE RING KICKING OUT THE LEGS OFF AOP!

AOP fall down as Cedric lays into them with a series of kicks trying to take down the duo with Maddin getting up to try to help BUT AOP EXPLODE WITH LARIATS TAKING THEM DOWN! AOP then lift both men up and POWERSLAMS THEM! AOP are about to make the cover but The Linebackers slide into the ring trying to catch AOP by surprise but the duo overpowers them and connects with a SUPER COLLIDER TO MOSS AND MOJO! They make dual covers eliminating the duo.

Eliminated by The Authors of Pain: The Linebackers (6:50)

The Authors of Pain stand tall in the ring as the clock ticks down and bodies are all around ringside…



Entrants #9: Ever-Rise


Not much reaction from the crowd as CHASE PARKER and MATT MARTEL make their way out! They act like the great goofballs they are on AEW. Will there be some Daddy Magic here? No. They charge into the ring and immediately get their heads taken off! Akam and Rezar beat the hell out of these two men before hitting them with THE SUPER COLLIDER! Akam and Rezar once again pin them both eliminating another tag team!

Eliminated by The Authors of Pain: Ever-Rise (7:28)

Akam and Rezar are in total control until GRAN METALIK leaps off the ropes looking to use his Lucha skills to take down these monsters… BUT AKAM CATCHES HIM IN MID-AIR POWERBOMBING! Akam makes the cover but Lince dropkicks Rezar onto Akam breaking the cover! Lince saves his tag team partner but he soon gets sent flying by Akam and Rezar as he rolls out of the ring with Metalik joining him. Noticeably on the outside, Gibson tells Drake to lay low for now as SOUTH WALES SUB CULTURE slide into the ring trying to fight them as the clock ticks down once again.




Entrants #10: Titus O’Neil and No Way Jose


Cheers from the crowd and slightly louder than normal due to TITUS O’NEIL entering the Hall of Fame this week.NO WAY JOSE walks out leading the conga line getting a decent pop from the crowd. As they dance and mess around at the top of the entrance ramp, in the ring the NXT UK Tag Team Champions are using their speed to try to take down Authors of Pain, having a better time of it than everyone else so far but AOP soon overpower them slamming them down!

Back on the entrance ramp as No Way Jose and Titus O’Neil are having fun, with the crowd and the conga line as CEDRIC AND DIO CHEAP SHOT THEM! The crowd boos both of them as they chase off the Conga line and start giving the duo a beating here. Elsewhere around ringside Lucha House Party and Grizzled Young Veterans are now battling around ringside. In the ring, South Wales Subculture look like they might be in trouble as AOP get ready for the SUPER COLLIDER… AS THE STREET PROFITS SLIDE INTO THE RING WITH STEEL CHAIRS!

Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins clobber them with several steel chair shots as the commentary team reminds us that this is a No DQ match! The NXT UK tag team champions meanwhile slide out of the ring as Ford and Dawkins lay into AOP finally bringing them down to the mat! Loud cheers from the crowd as Montez heads to the ropes and wildly shakes them hyping himself up as he tells Dawkins to put a chair on Akam whilst Dawkins stands in front of Rezar as the clock ticks down!



Entrants #11: Imperium


Cheers from the more smarky crowd as FABIAN AICHNER and MARCEL BARTHEL walk out with a purpose. The commentary team talks about Aichner having to take time off multiple times during the year but this duo are now back together. Imperium walk past Maddin, Alexander, O’Neil and Jose battling as they come face to face with South Wales SubCulture as the NXT UK rivals start to fight. In the ring meanwhile, Dawkins keeps Rezar down with several chair shots whilst FORD FLIES OFF THE TOP ROPE HITTING A SPLIT-LEGGED FROG SPLASH ONTO THE STEEL CHAIR ON AKAM AND MAKES THE COVER AS DAWKINS PILES ON TOP ELIMINATING THE AUTHORS OF PAIN!

Eliminated by The Street Profits: The Authors of Pain (9:13)

Loud cheers from the crowd as commentary mention how much they struggled with defeating the Authors of Pain last year over the tag team titles. However, as they stand tall in the ring we see ZACK GIBSON AND JAMES DRAKE SNEAK INTO THE RING HITTING A CHOP BLOCK TO THE BACK OF THEIR LEGS! Boos from the crowd as the Grizzled Young Veterans start to go to work and wear down The Street Profits! On the outside of the ring, the brawl between Imperium and South Wales Subculture goes into the crowd as they carry on battling with each other!

Inside the ring, Gibson and Drake start to work over the Street Profits in the ring looking to take them out of the match but they are soon attacked by Lucha House Party who lays into them with a variety of kicks and Lucha moves. Meanwhile Maddin, Alexander, O’Neil and Jose all battle down the entrance ramp as they brawl to the ring, carrying on their fight until they get inside the ring! They brawl with each other whilst Lucha House Party take GYV out of the ring and we count down to the next entrants into this match!



Entrants #12: The Good Brothers


A mixed reaction from the live crowd with a good portion of them cheering as KARL ANDERSON and LUKE GALLOWS too sweet each other at the top of the entrance ramp. Commentary talk about their leader AJ Styles being in action later on tonight on the main card and these two will be looking to give The Club a good start to the show. As they come down the entrance ramp they come face to face with The Street Profits and the two teams resume their long rivalry going back to the Autumn of last year!

The brawl is full of intensity from them as they both want to batter their rivals whilst in the crowd we cut to Aichner and Barthel laying into Webster… UNTIL ANDREWS DIVES OFF THE STANDS AND WIPES OUT GYV WITH A CROSSBODY! Loud cheers from the fans for the high-risk move. Andrews gets back to his feet and the first thing he does is check on his partner who nods he is all good. Lucha House Party’s battle with GYV is carrying on near the ring before we cut back inside the ring.

Inside the ring Cedric and Dio Maddin are dominating the action as they lay into Titus O’Neil and No Way Jose, dominating the team that are normally jobbers on the Blue brand. Cedric due to this gets cocky and taunts the fans whilst Dio is doing most of the hard work. Dio grabs hold of No Way and hits him with a POWERBOMB planting him on the mat… BUT TITUS ROLLS HIM UP WHILST CEDRIC IS TAUNTING THE FANS AND ELIMINATES THEM!

Eliminated by Titus O’Neil and No Way Jose: Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin (11:47)

Cedric realizes what has happened too late and tries to argue with the referee but it is no use! Dio Maddin meanwhile looks furious and cheap shots Titus O’Neil with a big boot before they leave as we count down to second to last entrant.



Entrants #13: Breezango


A decent pop from the live crowd as TYLER BREEZEand FANDANGO have their selfie sticks, taking pictures with a bunch of fans in the front row. They have fun with the fans whilst in the ring, Dio hits a POWERSLAM TO TITUS O’NEIL before finally leaving with Cedric Alexander. The crowd let them know what they think of their actions as GYV SLIDE INTO THE RING AND AMBUSH NO WAY JOSE! They then connect with TICKET TO MAYHEM and Zack Gibson hooks the leg eliminating O’Neil and No Way Jose!

Eliminated by GYV: Titus O’Neil and No Way Jose (12:23)

Boos from the crowd as GYV get to their feet soaking in the boos from the crowd before turning around as SOUTH WALES SUBCULTURE attack them getting cheers from the crowd. They resume hostilities in the ring whilst back on the outside of the ring we see The Good Brothers fighting The Street Profits and they end up brawling by the barricades! Anderson and Gallows end up slamming both members of Street Profits onto THE RINGSIDE BARRICADE!

The Good Brothers too sweet each other but LUCHA HOUSE PARTY LEAP THROUGH THE AIR ATTACKING THEM! Lucha House Party though noticeably are a bit tired as they lay into The Good Brothers but struggle to fight them off. Back in the ring however the battle carries on between the two long-term British rivals but the NXT UK tag team champions take control and leave them both down in the ring before heading to the top rope as WEBSTER HITS A 450 SPLASH TO DRAKE AND ANDREWS HITS A SHOOTING STAR PRESS TO GIBSON! They hook the legs and eliminate GYV!

Eliminated by South Wales Subculture: GYV (12:56)

Loud cheers from the crowd as the clock ticks down and we get the final entrants into this match…



Entrants #14: The War Raiders


Boos from the majority of the crowd but a few cheers as HANSON and ROWE cut an imposing presence. The commentary team hype up their love for chaos with this environment favoring a team like them. They reach the bottom of the ramp and batter poor Breezango, SMASHING THEM WITH THEIR SELFIE STICKS! The Good Brothers have finished their brawl with Lucha House Party laying them out and start trying to fight The War Raiders. The two teams are brawling on the outside of the ring but as they do this, SOUTH WALES SUBCULTURE LEAPS OVER THE TOP ROPES ONE MORE TIME WIPING ALL 4 MEN OUT!

As the 6 men involved in the spot lay on the outside of the ring, we see Imperium climb over the barricade and sneak attack Lucha House Party outside the ring as they are recovering. They give them a beating and send Gran Metalik into the steel steps with a dual Irish whip. They grab hold of Lince and roll him back into the ring as Marcel climbs to the top rope. Aichner lifts him up for a POWERBOMB AS MARCEL DIVES OFF HITTING AN EUROPEAN UPPERCUT TO LINCE! Aichner hooks the leg and eliminates Lucha House Party from the match.

Eliminated by Imperium: Lucha House Party (14:03)

Boos from the crowd as Imperium score their first elimination from the match. The duo stand tall in the ring posing as they turn around and come face to face with BREEZANGO! Cheers from the crowd as the goofballs have their broken selfie sticks and ask Imperium for a picture. The commentary team talk about this being the opposite of the mentality of Imperium and will just piss them off as they go to attack them… BUT BREEZANGO HAVE IT SCOUTED AND CLOBBERS THEM WITH THE PHONES! Breeze then connects with the UNPREITTER WHILST DANGO TOSS MARCEL OUT OF THE RING! Breeze makes the cover and eliminates Imperium!

Eliminated by Breezango: Imperium (14:27)

The commentary team talk about the craftiness of the veterans taking Imperium by surprise and causing them to be eliminated from the match. As they are celebrating The Street Profits slide back into the ring coming face to face with Breezango. There is mutual respect between the two teams who teamed together on Monday Night as they start to fight in the ring. However noticeably The Street Profits are fairly tired and struggling after being in this match since the beginning.

However as they are battling it out with each other, THE WAR RAIDERS ARE BACK UP AND MAKE THEIR PRESENCE FELT! They run through all 4 men in the ring sending them down to the mat. The two athletic giants start to slam their opponents down and even knock South Wales Subculture off the ring apron when they try to get back into the ring! War Raiders turn back to the men in the ring as Breeze tries to go for a SUPERMODEL KICK… AS ROWE COUNTERS INTO A FRONT POWERSLAM! Dango tries to make the save but Hanson takes care of him as The War Raiders score their first elimination!

Eliminated by The War Raiders: Breezango (15:48)

And we are now down to 4 teams in this match! The Street Profits who started the match, NXT UK Tag Team Champions South Wales Subculture, former two-time tag team champions The Good Brothers and the final entrants in this match: The War Raiders. It is the final entrants in the match who stand tall until they come face to face with THE GOOD BROTHERS! One of the most dominant tag teams on Raw stood face to face with one of the most dominant tag teams from Smackdown!

The Good Brothers jaw jack with The War Raiders before the fists start to fly! The Good Brothers put up a decent fight but whether it is tiredness or the strength of The War Raiders being even better, they get overpowered and knocked down to the mat! Montez Ford as this is going on however manages to leap through the air and HITS A BLOCKBUSTER TAKING DOWN HANSON! Rowe meanwhile is blindsided by a POUNCE FROM DAWKINS! Street Profits make the cover but both only get a 2 count!

Montez looks to do more damage and climbs to the top rope… BUT GALLOWS PUSHES HIM OFF AND TO THE RING FLOOR! Loud boos from the crowd as Montez lands with a hard thud! Dawkins charges in and knocks Gallows off the ring apron to the floor but he gets taken down by a ROCKET KICK FROM ANDERSON! Unfortunately for Anderson, Dawkins has rolled out of the ring and as he turns around frustrated ANDREWS CATCHES HIM WITH STUNDOG MILLIONAIRE! Flash Morgan appears on the top rope and flies off hitting a 450 SPLASH AS THE NXT UK CHAMPIONS MAKE THE COVER ELIMINATING THE GOOD BROTHERS!

Eliminated by South Wales Subculture: The Good Brothers (18:26)

And then there were 3 as The War Raiders rise to their feet coming face to face with the NXT UK Tag Team Champions! There is a massive size difference between the two teams and the champions know that as they try to outspeed the War Raiders but The War Raiders are shockingly agile keeping up with South Wales Subculture’s attempt to overwhelm them with speed and in the end, the power is too much as they connect with THOR’S HAMMER (Dual powerslams)! Hanson and Rowe make the cover eliminating The NXT UK tag team champions!

Eliminated by The War Raiders: South Wales Subculture (19:53)

We are down to the final two in this match. One of the teams who started this match: THE STREET PROFITS and the team who entered last: THE WAR RAIDERS. The Street Profits outside the ring are selling the damage they have taken in this match. Both men wince in pain as Hanson and Rowe smile sliding out of the ring to the outside to go meet them. Rowe and Hanson don’t give any mercy clobbering the pair in the back, sending them around ringside!

They are battering The Street Profits who are struggling to fight back due to how much longer they have been fighting in the match and Hanson slams down Dawkins ONTO THE STEEL STEPS! Boos from the crowd for the brutal impact and Ford sees what is happening and FIGHTS OFF ROWE SENDING HIM BACKWARD! He leaps through the air and connects with a MASSIVE SUPERMAN PUNCH! Rowe falls down and Montez leaps into the air and runs along it HITTING A SPRINGBOARD CROSSBODY OFF THE ROPES TO HANSON TO STOP HIM ATTACKING HIM TEAMMATE!

He lays into Hanson with a series of punches before rolling him back into the ring! He sizes Hanson up and SOMEHOW LIFTS HIM UP FOR A ROCK BOTTOM! Ford plants Hanson but can’t make the cover due to the damage he has taken in the match. By the time he has recovered he knows it is too late so looks to the top rope. He takes a moment and climbs to the top before hitting FROM THE HEAVENS! Ford makes the cover 1 2 ROWE SAVES THE MATCH FOR THE WAR RAIDERS!

Rowe doesn’t waste any time as he hoists Montez up and hits him with a FRONT POWERSLAM! Rowe isn’t done there though as he signals to Hanson who is still feeling the effect of the frog splash. Hanson heads to the top rope as Rowe scoops him and they connect with THE FALLOUT! Hanson makes the cover whilst Rowe HITS A DISCUS ELBOW STOPPING DAWKINS AS THE WAR RAIDERS WIN!

Eliminated by The War Raiders: The Street Profits (21:57)

Winners: The War Raiders (21:57)

A mixed reaction from the live crowd as The War Raiders stand tall in the ring, having won tag team warfare! They look imposing as they look at The Street Profits who are down in the ring. Dawkins and Ford are wincing in pain having started the match but the most painful part for them will be coming so close to winning a big match once again and falling short at the last hurdle.


Byron Saxton:
The War Raiders have done it! They have earned a future tag team title shot.

Elias: And not only that, but they also pinned the NXT UK tag team champions during the match. Maybe two future title shots in line for them?

Byron Saxton: The War Raiders have been dominant on Smackdown but you have to feel for the Street Profits.

Elias: They have come close on so many occasions and maybe they need something to get them over the edge, for them to finally break through.

The War Raiders carry on posing whilst Ford and Dawkins share a hug with each other as we cut to another Money in the Bank interview.

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We see
TAYNARA CONTI wearing a nice shirt and jeans, looking amazing as always. She has a smile on her face as Renee Young sits across from her.

Renee Young: Thanks for agreeing to this interview Tay.

Taynara Conti:
Of course Renee, it feels so great to be getting these opportunities.

Renee Young: You had been in NXT for quite a while before coming to Raw?

Conti nods.

Taynara Conti: I spent many years fighting in NXT to get a chance. An opportunity I knew I deserved.

Renee Young: A lot of people were shocked when you and Xia Li got your match on Raw, picking up a win over the Real Horsewomen.

Taynara Conti: Xia like me wants to make her country proud. We want to be the first Brazilian and Chinese champions in WWE.

Renee nods as Conti keeps on smiling during this interview.


Renee Young:
Whilst Xia has done well as well, some would say you have been the standout performer in your team and earning yourself some big opportunities.

Conti politely nods but doesn’t respond, not wanting to insult her friend and tag partner.


Renee Young:
Fighting Ronda Rousey in singles competition and making it to the final four of the Royal Rumble. How did it feel doing so well in such a tough field?

Taynara Conti: It felt good fighting some of the best wrestlers in the world and coming so close in a tough field. Next time I’ll win!

Confidence from the young Brazilian here.

Renee Young: That Royal Rumble match though has led to a rivalry with Sasha Banks due to her taking issue with you eliminating her from the match.

Conti stops smiling for a moment.

Taynara Conti: Such a sore loser.

Conti shakes her head.

Taynara Conti: I beat her fair and square. You lose sometimes. But she can’t handle losing. She can’t handle being shown up and not being the Boss of everything.

Renee Young: We saw you two fight at Fastlane but in the end, Sasha Banks picked up the win…

Taynara Conti: By cheating.

Renee stops a bit shocked that Tay had interrupted her as Conti carries on.

Taynara Conti: She couldn’t beat me fair and square so she had to pull off every trick in the book to do it.

Renee Young: Sasha has been someone who had changed over the last year or so.

Taynara Conti: No. She hasn’t changed. She’s showing her true colours.

Strong words from Conti.

Taynara Conti: She can’t handle not being the best so she cheats better than the rest.

Conti 100% has a problem with Sasha Banks here.

Renee Young: One last question before I finish this interview, do you think your issues with Sasha Banks might distract you tonight?

Conti is now smiling and shakes her head.

Taynara Conti: I won’t let hate distract me. I want to make it to the top and I’ll do it the right way with that briefcase.

Renee smiles and nods as she brings the interview to a close.

Renee Young: Thanks once again Tay.

Taynara gets to her feet and shares a hug with Renee as we cut to another pre-show segment.

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As we carry on with the pre-show, we cut to an empty ring with a graphic coming up showing “EARLIER TONIGHT”. The camera pans round to show a man sitting in the corner and we see it is
EDGE! He is sitting in a hoodie and is clearly sweating after having been training ahead of his first singles match in 8 years. He takes a moment before speaking.

Edge: Eight years. Eight years I had to be without this ring.

He looks around, soaking everything in before glaring at the camera.

Edge: I dreamed of stepping into this ring one more. One more chance to do what I loved more than anything in the world.

Edge smiles to himself.

Edge: Maybe even earn the chance to get my World title back.

Edge looks at his hands almost like he is imagining holding the World title one more time before his smile fades.


Edge:
Seth has managed to turn that dream into a nightmare!

Edge has a bitter venom to his voice as he speaks.

Edge: He took the thing I looked forward to ever since the doctor cleared me and made me fear for what I was doing to my family!

Edge is starting to raise his voice as he glares at the camera with a wild expression on his face.

Edge: My wife Beth couldn’t focus on what she was doing due to how terrified she was that I might never walk again! My kids were crying wondering if their dad would be able to play with them in the park ever again?

Edge’s face is starting to turn red with rage as he looks into the camera.

Edge: You tried to take my life away from me Seth!

Edge is now on his feet as he gets even more intense.

Edge: Because I saw the real you! It was like a mirror to the past!

He stops for a moment maybe regretting some of his past actions?

Edge: You will stoop to any lengths to get what you want…

Edge takes a moment to feel the back of his neck, the body part that caused him to miss 8 years of his career.

Edge: But who says I won’t do the same!

There is no smile, just rage as Edge still hasn’t broken eye contact with the camera.

Edge: Everything you’ve thought about doing to me, I’ve either done to someone else or considered doing to someone else.

Edge breaks eye contact as he looks at his fists clenched in anger.

Edge: Tonight isn’t about my return. Tonight isn’t about the grit and the fight I had to have to make it back to this ring.

He looks at the camera once more.

Edge: Tonight is about hurting you.

The camera lingers on a wild-eyed angry Edge looking into it before cutting to the final Money in the Bank interview of the pre-show.

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We see
NAOMI sat down in jeans and a leather jacket, not exactly happy about being here as Renee looks to get the interview underway.

Renee Young: Naomi thanks for agreeing to…

Naomi: Let’s make this quick. I have a match tonight to prepare for.

Renee is taken aback by the interruption.

Renee Young: Um OK. Well last year was a rough year spending eight months on the shelf through injury missing Summerslam,

Naomi: I know what I missed!

A wave of anger in her voice and a sense of bitterness too from Naomi.


Naomi:
I’ve spent too long trying to be nice. These fans? They have had my back and it has gotten me nowhere. Now I’m taking what I want for myself.

She is fired up and points at Renee.

Naomi: Those months sitting at home made me realize I had gotten complacent. I had settled for being these fans golden girl whilst never making it to the top again. No more.

Renee Young: Is this why you cheated to beat Sonya on Raw?

Naomi: I did what I had to pick up the win. I mean look at what Mandy tried to do with my husband Jimmy years ago?

Flashback to a few years ago when Mandy Rose and Naomi had a random feud with Mandy trying to sleep with Jimmy Uso for reasons.

Naomi: You think they weren’t going to do the same to me? I got them before they got me and I’m doing the same to everyone in the Money in the Bank ladder match.

Renee Young: Well before you go what are your plans if you win the briefcase tonight?

Naomi looks angry as she looks at Renee and rises out of her chair.

Naomi: You’ll find out when everyone else finds out.

Naomi brings the interview to an end as we cut to the final pre-show segment covered in this recap.

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We see CHAD GABLE backstage in his ring gear as he jogs on the spot and is getting ready for his United States title match against AJ Styles. He is sitting next to his mentor and manager KURT ANGLE who is giving the youngster some advice.

Kurt Angle: Listen AJ is going to keep trying to get in your head.

Chad nods listening to his mentor and taking his advice on board.

Kurt Angle: He knows that you might be a match for him technically so he is going to try to win the head game. So you need to…

The door opens to the locker room as Kurt and Chad both look up to see BRET HART standing there. Chad Gable smiles and shakes hands with the Hitman before Kurt also shakes his head.

Chad Gable: Bret it’s an honor.

Bret smiles at him.

Bret Hart: Listen, everything Kurt is saying is correct. You might be the best technical wrestler around today.


Chad Gable:
Am I not the best there ever will be?

That cheeky response from Gable brings a smile to the face of Bret.

Bret Hart: Not yet kid. But keep defending that title and we might be able to have that conversation.

We then hear a buzzer go off in the distance getting Kurt’s attention.

Kurt Angle: Well it’s nearly show time. And we know you are starting the show!

Confirmation we are kicking off with the United States title match.

Kurt Angle: Time to get ready.

Chad gets to his feet holding his United States title tightly.

Chad Gable: Oh I am more than ready. I’m ready willing and Gable!

The camera lingers on that as we cut back to the pre-show panel who give us a few more recaps and hype videos before bringing the pre-show to a close as we once again confirm how the show will be starting off.


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Wrestlemania 36: Night 2
April 5th 2020
Tampa, Florida

Raymond James Stadium



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After the usual video introduction, aka the same one as the night before. Once it finishes we pan over the Wrestlemania 36 set with the Pirate ship to the side and cut to the commentary team at ringside who welcome us to Night 2 of the biggest Wrestling night of the calendar.

Michael Cole: It’s Sunday Night and you know what that means. Welcome to Wrestlemania Thirty-Six Night Two!

Elias: And after what was an amazing night one, we are in for one hell of a sequel Michael.

Michael Cole: The WWE Men’s and Women’s titles are on the line in our two main events, and the World tag team titles will also be defended.


Elias: The Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match takes place as well as the Andre the Giant battle royal.

Michael Cole: We will see Karrion Kross take on Kofi Kingston and The Demon King Finn Balor take on the Fiend Bray Wyatt!

Elias: And on the Raw side of things we will see a No Holds Barred match between Edge and Seth Rollins!

Michael Cole: But we are starting the show off with the United States title being on the line between two of the best technicians in the WWE!

Elias: Chad Gable versus AJ Styles!



A massive pop from the live crowd and whilst a few boo, the majority can’t help but cheer for the Phenomenal One AJ STYLES! He is joined at the top of the entrance ramp by his fellow Club members The Good Brothers as they share a TOO SWEET with their leader. The Good Brothers head backstage as promised by AJ, he is going it alone tonight!

Michael Cole: Well AJ seems to be sticking to his word but can Chad Gable trust him?

Elias: AJ Styles is a crafty veteran and you should always take what he says with a massive grain of salt.

Michael Cole: Well the other factor might be AJ thinks he doesn’t need any help and is in for an easy night without Gable’s mentor Kurt Angle at ringside.


Elias: AJ usually believes he can beat anyone. But he uses the Good Brothers to make his life easier. Maybe he thinks he is in for an easy night tonight?



Another loud pop from the crowd but not on the level of AJ Styles as CHAD GABLE walks out in a special All-American tracksuit! He takes it off before handing it to KURT ANGLE who walks out to take it from him. Loud cheers from the crowd and even a few “YOU SUCK” chant as Gable plays to it. AJ in the ring meanwhile shouts for Kurt to get backstage now.

Michael Cole: If Chad Gable is suffering any nerves, he sure ain’t showing it tonight.

Elias: This might be the biggest match of his career so far. Defending the United States title at Wrestlemania.

Michael Cole: As a former Olympian you have to think this means the world to him.

Elias: But will he walk out as champion?

Chad Gable walks into the ring with Kurt heading backstage as he passes the title to the referee. During the title introductions, AJ is talking a whole of trash and insulting Gable who remains focused keeping his head in the game like Kurt said. Once they are done, we cut back to the two men in the ring as the bell is called and the match is underway!

United States title match:
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Once the bell rings AJ carries on talking a load of trash as Gable shakes his head staying focused. Both men lock up in the center of the ring and battle for control as AJ TAKES CONTROL OF THE LOCK UP! He smirks and trash-talks the fans as well but Gable escapes and resets in the corner of the ring. AJ taps his head and tells Gable he is in over his. Gable shakes his head, already sick of AJ’s mouth. They meet back in the center of the ring and LOCK UP ONCE AGAIN!

AJ is trash-talking as they battle for control in the middle of the ring but Gable remains focused on the job at hand. As they battle this time it is GABLE WHO TAKES CONTROL AND GETS AJ IN A HEADLOCK! AJ though fights back and escapes the hold retreating to the corner of the ring. Gable lets out the smallest of smiles which only serves to wind AJ Styles up who calls Chad lucky. They meet in the center of the ring and lock up as GABLE TAKES CONTROL ONCE AGAIN SO AJ GIVES HIM A THUMB TO THE EYE AND FOLLOWS UP WITH A PELE KICK!

Gable falls back to the ring mat as the crowd boos AJ for the cheap trick and the referee scalds AJ as well. The Phenomenal one though cockily dismisses them and goes back on the attack. AJ lays in a series of kicks to Gable whilst he is on the mat before lifting him up, connecting with a RELEASEGERMAN SUPLEX! AJ follows up with a cover 1 Gable kicks out! AJ looks annoyed by this and tells Gable to not waste his time. AJ grabs the right arm of Gable but Gable punches Styles fighting him off!

Styles falls back as Gable goes for THE RIGHT LEG OF AJ EARLY BUT AJ HAS IT SCOUTED AND KICKS GABLE AWAY! AJ scrambles away from Chad Gable and makes it to the ropes, looking slightly worried. Gable though remains steadfast in the middle of the ring, gaining confidence as the match goes along. Gable looks to go in for more damage to the legs of AJ but he clings onto the ropes, telling the referee to back Chad up which gets more boos from the crowd.

Gable shakes his head but does as the referee asks whilst AJ takes his time moving away from the ropes as he heads back to the middle of the ring, with both men sizing each other up. Chad looks like he is going for the leg of AJ but AJ is ready for it so Gable instead grabs hold of him from behind and SLAMS HIM DOWN WITH A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX! Gable runs off the ropes and connects with a BASEMENT DROPKICK TO THE HEAD OF AJ! Gable makes the cover 1 AJ kicks out!

AJ still needs a lot more damage before he goes down as well but Gable remains focused as he grabs hold of AJ and starts to target the left arm of AJ. He starts to wrench the arm back as the commentary team wonder if this is a plan to stop the Phenomenal Forearm! AJ goes for a kick trying to fight back BUT GABLE AVOIDS IT AND BRINGS HIM DOWN TO THE MAT LOCKING IN AN ARMBAR! Styles scrambles and makes it to the ropes forcing a break which Gable does on the count of 2!

Gable breaks it as AJ is once again shown up by the champion as he gets to his feet shaking his head! Gable this time doesn’t want to let AJ rest and grabs hold of his left arm hitting an ARM DRAG! GABLE THOUGH HOLDS ON AND PUTS HIM IN LA MAGISTRAL! 1 2 AJ kicks out! AJ is struggling once again and angry about it as he goes to swing at Gable he gets taken down by a STANDING DROPKICK! Gable makes another rapid cover 1 2 AJ kicks out!

AJ cannot get into this match as it seems Gable doesn’t need Angle at ringside here! Chad Gable grabs hold of AJ and locks him in a BOW AND ARROW HOLD! Gable is wrenching back on the hold as he makes sure to adjust it so he can put even more strain on the left arm of AJ! The challenger is getting annoyed but gets his right arm free ELBOWING GABLE IN THE JAW SEVERAL TIMES! Gable is forced to let go of the hold and instead of retreating this time, AJ JUMPS ON GABLE PUNCHING HIM SEVERAL TIMES!

AJ has to be warned by the referee but he gets to his feet, clearly unsettled by how much Gable has been able to show him up so far. He shakes his head and looks to jump into the air as he connects with a couple of KNEE DROPS! AJ puts a bit of extra stink on that one before yanking Chad Gable off the mat WITH A SNAP SUPLEX INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! Gable slams back first off them as AJ hits a TRIO OF FLYING CLOTHESLINES SMASHING GABLE IN THE CORNER!

AJ Styles isn’t done there as he heads to the other corner before hitting a HESITATION DROPKICK TO GABLE IN THE CORNER! AJ showing a lot of aggression after taking Gable lightly in the early stages. AJ yanks Gable up and tosses him out of the corner towards the middle of the ring. AJ climbs to Bret’s rope and hits a FROG SPLASH! AJ makes the cover 1 2 Gable kicks out! AJ now though is fully focused on Gable and is taking him a lot more seriously as he gives Gable a few kicks to the head and body.

AJ grabs hold of Gable and looks to go after the arm himself as he twists it back. AJ is working on the arm of Gable as commentary talk about one of Gable’s main finishers being the ankle lock! AJ carries on the twisting but just as Gable tries to get free AJ BOOTS THE RIGHT ARM! Gable winces in pain as AJ runs off the ropes and hits a LOW-ANGLE FOREARM SMASH! AJ makes the cover 1 2 Gable kicks out! AJ is starting to take control of this encounter.

AJ grabs hold of Gable on the mat and goes for a POWERBOMB BUT GABLE COUNTERS WITH A SINGLE FALLING DDT! He plants AJ on the mat and makes the cover 1 2 AJ kicks out! AJ upon kicking out though gets a SNAP KNEE DROP TO THE LEFT ARM FOR HIS TROUBLES! AJ winces in pain due to the fresh attack on the arm as Gable once again looks to cut off any future attempts at the Phenomenal Forearm before hoisting him off the mat and hitting a BRIDGING FISHERMAN’S SUPLEX! 1 2 AJ kicks out!

AJ winces in pain grabbing his back as Gable grabs hold of his left arm once again working over it on the mat and trying to do as much damage as possible to it but AJ gets his foot on the bottom rope forcing a break. Gable let's go upon the count of 2 as AJ knows he has a moment to breathe. Gable though charges in looking to go after AJ BUT HE GETS ELBOWED OFF! AJ uses that to SPRINGBOARD OFF THE ROPES AND HITS A MOONSAULT! AJ makes the cover 1 2 Gable kicks out!

AJ turning the tides as the commentary team wonder if Angle would have stopped Gable from rushing in just now! AJ hits Gable with a KNEE STRIKE TO THE HEAD! Gable is staggered as AJ follows up with another before lifting him up off the mat HITTING A HIGH-ANGLE BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX! Gable lands with a hard thud near the ropes as AJ makes the cover 1 2 Gable kicks out! Gable after kicking out starts to head to the ropes to get some breathing room and tilts his head for a second looking for advice…

BUT HE IS ON HIS OWN TONIGHT! AJ meanwhile pounces on this hitting GABLE WITH A GUILLOTINE LEG DROP! AJ smirks from outside the ring as Gable stumbles back. He mocks some fans at ringside by looking around the ringside area before asking them where is Kurt. He walks to the apron backward in a cocky fashion as he carries on mouthing off to the fans. AJ climbs onto the ring apron ready to go for the PHENOMENAL FOREARM… BUT GABLE IS BACK ON HIS FEET AS HE SLAMS AJ’S HEAD INTO THE ROPES!

AJ is stunned and staggered on the ropes as CHAD GABLE GRABS THE LEFT ARM LOCKING IN A HANGING ARMBAR WRENCHING ON THE ARM OF AJ! The referee starts to count as Gable keeps it on till the count of 5 before letting go as AJ falls to the ring floor! Gable nods to himself and focuses whilst AJ sells the damage to his arm outside the ring, paying for his cockiness. Gable rolls out of the ring looking to follow up as AJ gets to his feet so GABLE WIPES HIM OUT WITH A CANNONBALL SENTON OFF THE RING APRON!

Gable gets back to his feet and grabs hold of AJ rolling him back into the ring! Gable gets AJ back inside as he makes the cover 1 2 AJ kicks out! Gable now is in control as he grabs hold of the LEFT ARM OF AJ AND LOCKS IN A HAMMERLOCK! He yanks the arm around as AJ tries to get out BUT GABLE TRANSITIONS INTO A SUPLEX SLAMMING AJ DOWN! Gable makes the cover pressing on the left arm! 1 2 Styles kicks out!

AJ is in a lot of trouble as Chad lifts AJ up and looks to SLAM HIM AROUND THE RING AGAIN WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! Gable though holds it on and hits another one before HITTING THE THIRD ONE COMPLETING THE THREE AMIGOS! Gable holds onto the last one with a bridge 1 2 Styles kicks out! Gable is in total control of the match as AJ is clearly selling his left arm after this attack! Gable signals to the crowd as he is going to the ANKLE LOCK!

He gets ready to wrap his arms around the leg of AJ Styles BUT AJ GOES FOR A PELE KICK AGAIN… BUT GABLE IS READY AND SITS DOWN TRANSITIONING INTO A SINGLE-LEG BOSTON CRAB! Gable wrenches back not only on the left leg of AJ but puts pressure on the back of AJ as well. The challenger struggles to get to the ropes or power up due to the damage done to the left arm but AJ does make it to the ropes forcing Gable to break the hold.

Gable keeps the hold on till the count of 3 before letting go, as he nods to himself and on instinct looks to the corner but once again, he is all alone tonight. AJ is struggling back to his feet using the ropes as Gable follows up by grabbing hold of him and hitting a DRAGON SUPLEX! AJ lands with a hard thud but Gable doesn’t make the cover! Gable then pauses for a moment before heading to the top rope as he lines AJ up looking for a DIVING MOONSAULT! HE FLIES OFF THE TOP ROPE… BUT CRASHES AND BURNS!

Gable lands with a hard thud hurting his knees and stumbles to his feet as AJ pounces with a REVERSE DDT PLANTING GABLE! AJ doesn’t rest even though he maybe should as he grabs hold of Gable and locks him in the CALF CRUSHER! AJ yanks on the lethal hold as Gable is clearly in pain in the hold, with the commentary team wondering if AJ going for this is him trying to end this match as quickly as possible, worried he could be in danger of losing.

Styles doesn’t have the hold locked in as tight as he would like on the left leg due to the damage to his left arm but it is still causing a ton of pain! Gable looks to reach the ropes and crawls to it! AJ tries to press on Gable to stop his movement BUT GABLE GETS TO THE BOTTOM ROPE! AJ though doesn’t let go of the hold till the count of 4 as HE SLAMS THE LEFT LEG OF GABLE ONTO THE MAT! Boos from the crowd for the cheap move but AJ doesn’t care.

AJ looks at Gable who is wincing due to his leg and starts to pepper Gable with a series of punches and kicks, pulling off the PHENOMENAL BLITZ BEFORE FINISHING UP WITH A BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX ACROSS THE RING! Gable lands with a thud as AJ HITS A LOW ANGLE FOREARM SMASH WITH HIS RIGHT ARM! AJ makes the cover 1 2 Gable kicks out! AJ is in full control of the match now and even gets a bit cocky as he asks Gable on the mat where his mentor is right now?

AJ starts working over Chad Gable again as he lifts him off the mat and connects with a SERIES OF SUPLEXES! He slams Gable on the mat though is slightly slower than normal following up due to the damage to his left arm! AJ follows up with covers after each suplex but each time Gable kicks out at 2 staying alive! AJ is starting to get very frustrated and wonders how he is going to put away Gable as he grabs him off the mat… BUT GABLE COUNTERS LOOKING FOR THE ANGLE SLAM…

STYLES ESCAPES AND HITS A PELE KICK STUNNING GABLE!
Styles was nearly caught out but he doesn’t stop there as he connects with a SUPERKICK TO THE JAW DROPPING GABLE TO THE MAT! AJ doesn’t make the cover as he wants to make sure Gable stays down for good this time as he lifts him up off the mat SLAMMING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A DEADLIFT DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Gable lands with a hard thud as AJ makes the cover 1 2 Gable kicks out!

Gable’s United States title reign is in serious danger of coming to an end as AJ is now in total control. Gable looks up whilst laying on the mat and AJ GRABS HIM BY THE JAW! He taunts Chad Gable and tells him he has no one to lean on for advice! Gable is all alone AND RESPONDS BY PUNCHING AJ IN THE JAW SENDING HIM BACK! AJ is staggered as Gable grabs him from behind and HITS AJ WITH CHAOS THEORY (O’CONNOR ROLL INTO BRIDGING GERMAN SUPLEX)! Gable holds on tight!

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AJ barely kicks out at 2.9!

AJ’s cockiness nearly cost him the entire match! Styles is still down whilst Gable takes a moment to get back to his feet after coming so close to ending this match. Gable winces slightly and thinks through his next move, as AJ tries to stumble back to his feet SO GABLE HOISTS HIM OFF THE MAT HITTING A MASSIVE OVERHEAD GERMAN SUPLEX! Styles lands with a hard thud on the mat near the ropes as Gable heads to the top rope! He steadies himself on the top rope and FLIES OFF HITTING A DIVING MOONSAULT SUCCESSFULLY THIS TIME!

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AJ SURVIVES ONCE AGAIN!

Gable looks shocked that he couldn’t put the Phenomenal One away and looks around, trying to think what he can do to finish AJ off! Gable shakes his head before looking to the crowd and nods his head ready to bring this to an end as he looks to go for THE ANKLE LOCK! He grabs the left foot of AJ BUT AJ FLICKS HIM OFF AND SENDS GABLE CRASHING INTO THE ROPES! Gable bounces back and AJ HITS HIM WITH USHIGOROSHI! AJ winces in pain grabbing his left arm before making the cover

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Gable kicks out!

Gable survives once again as AJ looks furious and is ready to tear his soccer mum hair out! He gets on the mat and lays into Gable with several punches to the head! AJ then has an idea as HE SCOOPS HIM FOR THE OLYMPIC SLAM PLANTING GABLE! AJ just used Kurt’s finisher on Gable! Loud boos from the crowd for the disrespect as AJ makes the cover

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GABLE POWERS OUT AND LOOKS FURIOUS!

AJ looks in shock as he goes to hit Gable with a series of punches BUT GABLE STRIKES BACK WITH A SERIES OF THEM BEFORE SLAMMING HIM ACROSS THE RING WITH AN OVERHEAD BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX! Gable is on fire as he runs off the ropes connecting with a BASEMENT DROPKICK! Gable scoops AJ off the mat and looks to go for AN OLYMPIC SLAM OF HIS OWN… BUT AJ FLIPS OVER LANDING ON HIS FEET! AJ LOOKS TO FOLLOW UP WITH A PELE KICK… GABLE COUNTERS WITH A DRAGON SCREW LEG WHIP BEFORE TRANSITIONING INTO AN ANKLE LOCK!

Gable has the hold locked in tight and wrenches on the left leg of AJ Styles as he looks to force a tap out once again! AJ is in a ton of pain as the commentary team once again talk about the mind games backfiring on AJ and he has been underestimating Gable throughout the match! AJ is screaming in agony in the middle of the ring as he tries to get to the ropes but Gable has it hooked tight in the middle of the ring! AJ IS TRAPPED AND LIFTS HIS LEFT ARM…

AS AJ USES THE LAST OF HIS STRENGTH TO PUSH OFF THE MAT AND FLIPS GABLE OFF INTO THE ROPES!

GABLE BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES AS AJ GRABS HOLD OF HIM AND SCOOPS HIM UP FOR THE STYLES CLASH…

AJ MAKES THE COVER

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GABLE KICKS OUT!

The crowd goes wild in shock as AJ cannot believe that Gable was able to survive the Styles Clash! AJ argues with the referee and even grabs his shirt before being told he will be disqualified if he does not back up. AJ shakes his head in anger before heading to the ropes, knowing how he needs to end this match! He climbs onto the ring apron and sizes up Gable for the PHENOMENAL FOREARM! He flies off the top rope… BUT THE DAMAGE TO HIS LEG AND ARM CAUSES HIM TO SLIP SO GABLE CATCHES HIM AND HIT THE OLYMPIC SLAM! Gable makes the cover!

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CHAD GABLE IS STILL THE UNITED STATES CHAMPION!

Winner via pinfall and still United States Champion: Chad Gable (23:04)

A massive pop from the live crowd as Chad Gable lays next to AJ Styles on the mat for a moment, having been put through the wringer by the former World Champion during this match! Eventually, he gets to his feet and gets a massive pop from the live crowd as the referee passes him the United States title which he lifts in the air getting another pop from the fans.


Michael Cole: A massive win for Chad Gable tonight as he beats AJ Styles for the United States title.

Elias: And he did it without Kurt Angle to guide him.

Michael Cole: Angle may have helped him defeat Samoa Joe but there was no help with this victory. Gable did it all alone tonight.

Elias: How will AJ be feeling though after all the trash he talked about during the weeks leading up to this match? AJ thought he had the match in the bag and instead came up short tonight?

As Gable is still celebrating in the ring, we see AJ Styles struggling back to his feet. He knows his body giving out was the difference in the end during the match. Gable who has the United States title on his shoulder looks over to AJ Styles as the two men have a stare down. The silence remains awkward for a while before Chad Gable offers AJ a HANDSHAKE! Cheers from the crowd as AJ looks at Gable’s hand for a long while… BUT LEAVES THE RING AND STORMS UP THE ENTRANCE RAMP!


Michael Cole: Well it looks like AJ isn’t interested in sportsmanship tonight.

Elias: AJ is a winner and hates to lose.

As AJ Styles leaves we see Kurt Angle walk out with the Phenomenal One shoulder-blocking him on the way up the ramp. Kurt heads down the ramp and joins Chad Gable in the ring as he hugs his mentee and lifts his arm into the air as the cheers carry on.

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We cut to the backstage area and what looks like a dark part of the arena. The camera focuses on a man sitting in the dark looking away from the camera. The man rises to his feet and we see it is SETH ROLLINS! He has an evil smirk on his face as he sticks his arms out.

Seth Rollins: Sunday is known as the lord’s day. So it’s time to say a prayer for Edge.

His smirk only grows even bigger as he says that whilst the fans boo the shit out of Seth. Seth brings his arms down and shakes his head.

Seth Rollins: A few months ago, that reaction might have bothered me. But you people have made your choice as Edge has made his.

The smile is gone and Seth is now more sinister.

Seth Rollins: I’ve given up on saving you people. Now it is time to save those willing to be saved.

Seth looks towards the sky.

Seth Rollins: Edge, the only way to save you is to send you where you belong.

Seth looks from the sky to the ground. Wonder what he is implying?

Seth Rollins: You talk about me being fake but I’ve seen every bad deed you’ve done over the years. All the people you stepped on to get to the top yet these people treat you like a hero?

Seth is now staring at the camera and is starting to unravel.

Seth Rollins: I was their hero once… they aren’t easy to fool.

Seth slowly gets quiet as he says that before smiling once again.

Seth Rollins: Tonight I’ll save not only you but the roster and the fans from your manipulation.

Seth starts to do his annoying as fuck laugh like only he can.

Seth Rollins: Say hi to your kids for me.

Seth walks off on that end note as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

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Michael Cole: Seth is out to not only beat Edge tonight but is also looking to end his career for good.


Byron Saxton: A no holds barred match means these two men can do whatever they want to each other. It’s going to be a fight.

We then cut to the ring as we see the majority of the superstars taking part in the Andre the Giant Battle Royal stood in the ring. We can see names like RUSEV, EC3, JINDER MAHAL, ERIC YOUNG, KILLIAN DAIN, ALEXANDER WOLFE, KALISTO, R-TRUTH and more standing as we wait for the final few superstars to make their entrance.



The first of 10 featured entrances for this match as JOHN MORRISON walks out getting a pretty decent pop from the fans. He even takes the time to do the slow-motion entrance for the fans before walking to the ring.

Michael Cole: John Morrison saw his best friend win the Intercontinental title from Daniel Bryan. Can John Morrison earn himself a shot at that title?

Byron Saxton: He could go after the United States title on Raw or the North American title on NXT instead as well.




A mixed reaction for MVP and LIO RUSH as the newest tag team on Monday Night Raw make their way out. Lio Rush is pumped up, ready to compete for the first time at Wrestlemania after being a manager for Bobby Lashley last year. MVP meanwhile looks calmer and more assured having been on Wrestlemania before.

Michael Cole: MVP wasn’t originally happy about Lio signing them up for this match but realizing he could become United States Champion made MVP change his mind.

Byron Saxton: But Lio Rush won’t be looking to let MVP win. The young kid will want to win and make a name for himself by taking home the gold!



Loud boos from the live crowd as BARON CORBIN walks out with a smug smirk on his face and he even has a KURT ANGLE SHIRT ON to further wind up the fans. He points at it and reminds the fans he ended the career of the Olympic legend which gets a YOU SUCK chant started up from the crowd as Corbin revels in the heat.

Michael Cole: Baron Corbin is one of two men in this match who are former winners.

Byron Saxton: It helped kick start Corbin’s career and another win tonight will not only wind the fans up but put Corbin in line for some gold, something he hasn’t held for a long time now.



A decent reaction from the live crowd as NXT Superstar KUSHIDA walks out! The smarky crowd reacts well to the former New Japan Superstar who walks to the ring in full Back to the Future-inspired gear.

Michael Cole: KUSHIDA has won titles in Japan and proven himself to be a dangerous threat in his short time down in NXT.

Byron Saxton: KUSHIDA could be a dangerous threat to any of the potential champions he could face if he wins tonight.



Boos from the crowd as ERICK ROWAN marches out in a flannel shirt and jeans still cutting an imposing presence. He ignores the booing fans and climbs into the ring, glaring at everyone in the ring.

Michael Cole: Erick Rowan has been at Daniel Bryan’s side for over a year but these last few months he has slowly been showing his imposing presence and setting himself apart from his leader as a threat.

Byron Saxton: Erick Rowan is yet to hold singles gold but a win tonight and maybe he goes after The Miz to get revenge for his leader?



Making their way out to the British Strong Style’s theme song in Progress, it’s MUSTACHE MOUNTAIN! The loudest reaction of the teams in this match so far (mostly from the Brits in the crowd) as TRENT SEVEN and TYLER BATE walk out together twirling their mustaches together! Tyler Bate noticeably as well has the NXT Cruiserweight title around his waist as he walks to the ring and climbs inside

Michael Cole: British Strong Style were one of the most dominant groups in the UK before and during their time on NXT UK.

Byron Saxton: Tyler Bate is not only the current NXT Cruiserweight Champion but the first-ever NXT UK Champion before losing the title to his friend Pete Dunne.

Michael Cole: Plus these two are former NXT Tag Team Champions.

Byron Saxton: British Strong Style would love to add more gold to their amazing lists of accolades in a short time within the WWE.



A massive mixed reaction from the live crowd as the King of Strong Style SHINSUKE NAKAMURA makes his way out! He still gets a lot of cheers from the smarky crowd even though he is a heel and plays up to it on the way to the ring, even taunting Rusev who is standing inside death glaring at his former tag team partner.

Michael Cole: The Ungovernables have had a bad start to Wrestlemania with Garza missing out on the Money in the Bank briefcase and Andrade losing his Universal title.

Byron Saxton: Zelina will be looking to get things back on track and Shinsuke winning this match could do just that.



A pretty decent pop as one-third of the New Day XAVIER WOODS makes his way out with his signature trombone. He plays for the crowd and looks pumped even dressed in what looks to be a Metal Gear Solid-inspired outfit. Once in the ring, Corbin noticeably mouths off at Woods but he gets ignored for now.

Michael Cole: The only member of the New Day yet to win singles gold, tonight Woods gives himself the chance to follow in his friend’s footsteps.

Byron Saxton: Big E picked up the win last night and is Mr. Money in the Bank, can Woods keep the run going for the New Day?



A pretty decent pop from the crowd but a few smarks boo as DAVID ARQUETTE walks out! He poses at the top of the ramp and soaks in the fan reaction, getting to live out a lifelong dream tonight to wrestle at Wrestlemania. Once inside the ring, Corbin makes a few jibes which Arquette ignores.

Michael Cole: David Arquette is one of two men in this match who are former WCW World Champions. Could Arquette stun the world and earn himself the chance to be a champion once more?

Byron Saxton: Well we saw him give Corbin a better fight than expected, maybe if he does the good old Jerry Lawler he might have a chance!



And last but certainly not least THE BIG SHOW marches out onto the stage! The former Andre the Giant Battle Royal winner gets a decent reaction from the crowd as he walks to the ring with everyone standing inside looking at the legend.

Michael Cole: My former commentary partner has won this match before and has to be one of the favorites if not the favorite.

Byron Saxton: Can anyone get Big Show over the top rope?

Now Byron has said the line we can see Big Show standing in the middle of the ring as the other 39 men surround him. The referee then calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Andre the Giant Battle Royal (Winner gets an Intercontinental, United States or North American title match):
Confirmed entrants:
Aiden English,
Alexander Wolfe, Apollo Crews, Ariya Davari, Baron Corbin, Bo Dallas, Big Show, Curtis Axel, Danny Burch, David Arquette, Drake Maverick, Drew Gulak, EC3, Eric Young, Erick Rowan, Heath Slater, Humberto Carrillo, Jinder Mahal, John Morrison, Kalisto, Killian Dain, Kona Reeves, KUSHIDA, Lio Rush, Mansoor, Mike Kanellis, MVP, Oney Lorcan, Ridge Holland, R-Truth, Rusev, Samir Singh, Shinsuke Nakamura, Sunil Singh, The Brian Kendrick, Tony Nese, Trent Seven, Tyler Bate, Xavier Woods and Zack Ryder

Once the bell rings, a bunch of the lower card wrestlers charge in and try to all takes on Big Show at once WHO POWERS THEM AWAY WITH EASE! Big Show then gets hit with DUAL SUPERKICKS FROM THE SINGH BROTHERS! Big Show though no-sells it and grabs both men by the neck as he sends both men out of the ring with ease! In the other parts of the ring, we see Erick Rowan toss Mike Kanellis out and Ridge Holland eliminates The Brian Kendrick!

Eliminated by Big Show: Samir and Sunil Singh (0:20)
Eliminated by Erick Rowan: Mike Kanellis (0:24)
Eliminated by Ridge Holland: The Brian Kendrick (0:29)

Big Show turns around as he comes face to face with British giant Ridge Holland as the two big men start to trade blows! Elsewhere we see TESCO’S FINEST Kona Reeves acting cocky as he goes after John Morrison who tosses him out of the ring! Baron Corbin meanwhile is beating Arquette around the ring and bullying him but Arquette stays alive! Mustache Mountain meanwhile work together and eliminate the B-Team from the match to cheers from the crowd!

Eliminated by John Morrison: Kona Reeves (0:44)
Eliminated by Mustache Mountain: Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel (0:58)

KUSHIDA works over the leg of John Morrison in one part of the ring as the commentary team wonders if KUSHIDA is looking to weaken one of the biggest threats in the match. Big Show and Ridge Holland meanwhile are trading blows as both men end up by the ropes… AS ERICK ROWAN USES HIS POWER TO SEND BOTH MEN OUT OF THE RING TO THEIR SHOCK! Two massive eliminations for Erick Rowan early in this match! Elsewhere Baron Corbin stops his attacks on Arquette due to Xavier Woods attacking him!

Eliminated by Erick Rowan: Big Show and Ridge Holland (1:29)

Woods carries on going after Corbin and tries to take him down but the larger man soon takes control slamming Woods down! Erick Rowan meanwhile carries on his tear as he knocks Davari over the top rope with a big boot! Mansoor meanwhile leaps off the top rope and CATCHES ERICK OUT WITH A CROSSBODY! Nice show of skill from Mansoor but as he tries to toss Rowan out, the giant easily overpowers him sending him flying back! Erick goes to eliminate Mansoor but he clings on!

Eliminated by Erick Rowan: Ariya Davari (1:46)

In the corner of the ring, as Mansoor finds a way to survive and we see Apollo Crews go after Erick Rowan, we can see David Arquette getting beaten up 2 on 1 in the corner by Drake Maverick and EC3! Elsewhere in the ring, we see Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch working together to fight Alexander Wolfe, taking the big man down to the mat UNTIL KILLIAN DAIN AND ERIC YOUNG ATTACK THEM! Wolfe gets back to his feet and helps his two former teammates before they toss THE ONE TWOS OUT OF THE RING!

Eliminated by Alexander Wolfe, Eric Young and Killian Dain: Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch (2:29)

The former Sanity members have reunited in the middle of the ring as Eric Young has a big smirk on his face and they share a hug. But the moment is soon stopped by LIO RUSH AND MVP! The duo takes down Dian and Wolfe for the moment leaving Eric Young alone! He tries to go after them but SHINSUKE NAKAMURA CATCHES HIM WITH A KINSHASA! Nakamura picks Eric Young up and tosses him out! Nakamura smirks before turning around as he comes face to face with KUSHIDA!

Eliminated by Shinsuke Nakamura: Eric Young (2:52)

Two Japanese legends and the crowd goes wild as they start to exchange kicks in the middle of the ring. Shinsuke looks like he might take control of the exchange and goes for a KINSHASA BUT HE GETS BROUGHT DOWN INTO A KNEEBAR! Whilst KUSHIDA works on Shinsuke Nakamura on the mat John Morrison noticeably is holding onto the ropes showing he is struggling due to the attack from KUSHIDA and Tony Nese tries to take advantage but Morrison outsmarts him pulling down the ropes eliminating Nese!

Eliminated by John Morrison: Tony Nese (3:20)

Morrison smirks as he rests near the ropes BUT GET PULLED UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE BY R-TRUTH! R-Truth starts to celebrate and shouts at his former friend from the past saying he eliminated him. Morrison looks very confused as a referee outside the ring tells R-Truth that’s not how eliminations work! Truth looks confused and Morrison takes advantage of that as he hits him with a C4 ONTO THE RING FLOOR! Morrison though slightly tweaks his knee but as he looks to toss Truth back in… RUSEV TOSSES AIDEN ENGLISH OVER THE ROPES INTO BOTH OF THEM ELIMINATING AIDEN ENGLISH!

Eliminated by Rusev: Aiden English (3:49)

Rusev roars before going back to work as the commentary team talks about him having a year not up to his usual standard. Rusev turns around and comes face to face with Heath Slater who he takes down with ease! However, after that Kalisto runs in hitting a dropkick! Rusev and Kalisto head to a corner whilst we can see Woods and Corbin still fighting out. In the other corner, Arquette is struggling a little bit BUT SOON GETS SOME HELP FROM ZACK RYDER! Ryder sends EC3 backward as Arquette fights Drake Maverick! Both men fight them off and send them to opposite corners before hitting a DUAL BROSKI BOOTS! Arquette and Ryder head to the center of the ring as Ryder pulls out a pair of sunglasses from his trunks passing them to Arquette as they do a WOO WOO YOU KNOW IT TAUNT!

Cheers from the crowd AS EC3 CLOBBERS THEM BOTH FROM BEHIND! EC3 looks pissed off as he grabs Zack Ryder and tosses him from the ring eliminating him! Drake comes over to help EC3 BUT GET PUSHED TO THE MAT BY HIS BOSS! EC3 berates him before going back to attacking Arquette as Dain who has finished fighting Rush and MVP turns to Drake asking “Are you going to take that?” before fighting with Jinder Mahal as Drake looks at EC3. EC3 goes back on the attack on David Arquette getting him onto the ring apron BUT AS HE GOES TO ELIMINATE ARUQTETTE DRAKE MAVERICK LOW BLOWS HIM AND SENDS HIM OUT OF THE MATCH!

Eliminated by EC3: Zack Ryder (4:52)
Eliminated by Drake Maverick: EC3 (5:09)

Loud cheers from the crowd for the pure shock of the elimination as Drake looks at EC3 and shakes his head at him. EC3 shouts abuse at Drake from outside the ring and tries to get back in but a bunch of referees stop him outside the ring! Drake turns back around BUT GETS A WICKED BIG BOOT FROM BARON CORBIN! Loud boos from the crowd as Corbin hoists up Drake as EC3 tells him he will pay him a bunch of money to hit the End of Days first. Corbin smirks and agrees SLAMMING DOWN DRAKE WITH END OF DAYS BEFORE TOSSING HIM OUT!

Eliminated by Baron Corbin: Drake Maverick (5:23)

Corbin soaks in the heat before coming face to face with THE BEAST FROM BELFAST! Dian starts laying into Corbin to cheers from the crowd whilst outside the ring EC3 taunts Drake before being forced up the entrance ramp. Elsewhere in the ring KUSHIDA and Nakamura are having their own mini-match and Nakamura is really struggling with his leg after the work done by KUSHIDA but he tries to send KUSHIDA out of the ring but GETS BROUGHT DOWN WITH THE HOVERBOARD LOCK! KUSHIDA is taking Nakamura apart body part after body part!

Elsewhere in the ring, we see Alexander Wolfe fighting with Drew Gulak who is also using his submission expertise to try to take him down. Lio Rush and MVP meanwhile are fighting Mustache Mountain and MANAGE TO GET BOTH MEN OVER THE TOP ROPE… BUT THEY AREN’T ELIMINATED! Lio and MVP put the boots to them but they cling on. MVP tells Lio he’ll handle this and points somewhere else. Lio heads off BUT MVP TRIES TO SNEAKILY ELIMINATE HIM BUT LIO SAVES HIMSELF!

He gives MVP a “what the fuck was that bro?” look as MVP says sorry and mentions every man for himself. Lio shrugs and accepts it as MVP turns his back as he goes to attack Slater in the corner ASLIO RUSH DROPKICKS HIM FROM BEHIND AND ELIMINATES MVP! Cheers from the crowd as MVP lands on the outside and smirks slightly going you got me good. Lio shrugs and goes back on the attack in the ring as the smirk from MVP turns to anger as he leaves.

Eliminated by Lio Rush: MVP (6:41)

Lio Rush comes face to face with fellow Cruiserweight Xavier Woods as the two men start to battle in the middle of the ring, with Lio going back to being the cocky prick he is. Meanwhile, outside the ring, R-Truth seems to be pulling something out from under the ring… IT’S A TABLE!?! Cheers from the crowd who always love tables as Truth slides it into the ring and sets it up!

We see a confused Heath walk up to Truth wondering what he is doing as Truth says it is how you win before trying to send Slater through the table BUT HE FIGHTS TRUTH OFF! Before both men can react however ERICK ROWAN REAPPEARS AND SENDS BOTH MEN THROUGH THE TABLE! Rowan then picks both men up by the necks and tosses them over the top rope eliminating them from the match! Rowan’s rampage carries on!

Eliminated by Erick Rowan: Heath Slater and R-Truth (7:35)

Erick Rowan turns around as HUMBERTO CARRILLO tries to take him down and catch him out with his speed BUT HE GETS SLAMMED DOWN BY ROWAN! Erick picks him up and tosses Humberto Carrillo out of the ring as well! Rowan looks unstoppable as he comes face to face with another brute as RUSEV STANDS ACROSS FROM HIM! The two big men start trading blows in the middle of the ring whilst across the ring, KUSHIDA’s damage to the limbs of Shinsuke pays off as he gets him on the apron AND KICKS HIS DAMAGED ARM OFF ELIMINATING ONE OF THE FAVOURITES TO WIN!

Eliminated by Erick Rowan: Humberto Carrillo (7:47)
Eliminated by KUSHIDA: Shinsuke Nakamura (8:01)

KUSHIDA turns around and comes face to face with a fellow technical expert, Drew Gulak. Both men though initially shake hands with each other before locking up as they try to outwrestle each other! The two men are evenly matched as they put on a technical showcase around the chaos. Elsewhere David Arquette is getting a beating from a fellow former World Champion in Jinder Mahal! Arquette is struggling as Jinder gets him up for the KHALLAS… BUT ARQUETTE SHOCKS HIM WITH A DIAMOND CUTTER! Loud cheers from the crowd as Arquette grabs JINDER MAHAL AND ELIMINATES HIM TO MASSIVE OVATION FROM THE CROWD!

Eliminated by David Arquette: Jinder Mahal (8:48)

Arquette turns around with a big smile on his face… END OF DAYS BY CORBIN WHO TOSSES HIM OUT TO INSANE HEAT FROM THE CROWD! Corbin soaks it in enjoying the reaction from the fans. Corbin is enjoying the heat from the crowd as LIO RUSH LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND HITS HIM WITH A CROSSBODY! Back across the ring, Gulak and KUSHIDA’s submission battle is going on until Rusev and Rowan’s battle crashes into them breaking it up! Both men look at each other and nod as they start to WORK TOGETHER ATTACKING ROWAN AND RUSEV!

Eliminated by Baron Corbin: David Arquette (9:01)

The two technicians start to work over Rusev and Rowan, trying to take away their power advantage and it works…at first until the DUO OVER POWER THEM AND SLAM BOTH MEN DOWN! Rowan grabs hold of Gulak and tosses him out of the ring! Rusev meanwhile tries to toss KUSHIDA himself but KUSHIDA TRANSITIONS INTO A SLEEPER HOLD! He tries to drag Rusev down to the mat with it, choking the air out of him SO ROWAN POWERS RUSEV OVER THE TOP ROPE ELIMINATING BOTH MEN AS WELL!

Eliminated by Erick Rowan: Drew Gulak (9:43)
Eliminated by Erick Rowan: KUSHIDA and Rusev (9:57)

Erick Rowan is looking unstoppable in this match picking up elimination after elimination! And seeing this MANSOOR TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A TORNADO DDT! He calls over to Kalisto his fellow Cruiserweight and they try to get him over the top rope together. They try to power him up but Rowan survives fighting them off for the moment before working over them. Elsewhere in the ring, Wolfe and Dian are working together again as they come face to face with MUSTACHE MOUNTAIN!

The power of Sanity gives the experienced duo some trouble as they battle in the middle of the ring, former NXT tag team champions colliding! They battle for a bit as elsewhere Corbin is battling Apollo Crews and grabs hold of him hitting him with DEEP SIX BEFORE TOSSING HIM OUT OF THE RING SHOUTING GO BACK TO RING OF HONOUR! (Corbin’s best moment) Corbin turns around with a cocky look on his face as he once again is face to face with Lio Rush!

Eliminated by Baron Corbin: Apollo Crews (11:24)

Lio Rush is getting a decent reaction from the crowd though this may come from fighting Baron Corbin as he runs off the ropes hitting him with a LOW DROPKICK! He hits a series of aerial assaults popping the crowd before he heads to the top rope looking for THE FINAL HOUR! He flies off… BUT CORBIN GETS HIS KNEES UP! Corbin looks annoyed as he starts beating down Rush and gets him in position for THE END OF DAYS… WOODS LEAPS OFF THE ROPES HITTING A TORNADO DDT PLANTING CORBIN!

Woods grabs hold of Corbin and takes him over to the ropes as he tries to eliminate him but Corbin holds on and fights back. Elsewhere the Cruiserweights are taking on Rowan 2 on 1 and holding their own as they try to use their speed to take out Rowan but as Kalisto goes for SALIDA DEL SOL… ROWAN COUNTERS AND HURLS HIM ACROSS THE RING! Mansoor follows up and connects with a RUNNING SUPERKICK! Rowan is staggered as Mansoor leaps into the air BUT ROWAN COUNTERS AND TOSSES HIM TO THE RING FLOOR!

Eliminated by Erick Rowan: Mansoor (12:30)

The commentary team praises the NXT UK superstar for a very good showing as a rookie but Rowan’s rampage in this match carries on. He heads over to Kalisto and locks him in a FULL NELSON PUTTING THE PRESSURE ON THE BODY OF POOR KALISTO! Elsewhere the battle between the former members of Sanity and Mustache Mountain carries on! Dain is fighting Seven and Bate is taking on Wolfe. Both teams have ended up brawling to the point they have ended up at opposite ends of the ring here!

As they fight we get Woods still trying to get Corbin out of the ring, with these two resuming hostility from Corbin’s comments on Smackdown but Baron keeps finding a way to survive! He even gets desperate enough to rake the eyes of Woods! Woods falls back as Corbin hits a LARIAT! Corbin grabs hold of Woods by the neck and brings him to the ropes pressing him over them as he calls Woods the weak link again BUT WOODS FIGHTS BACK BEFORE USING THE ROPES TO GET A HEAD-SCISSORS ON CORBIN FLIPPING HIM OVER THE ROPES OUT OF THE RING!

Eliminated by Xavier Woods: Baron Corbin (13:48)

Woods holds on, skinning the cat before pulling himself back in, getting the loudest pop of the match so far for eliminating Corbin here! Meanwhile across the ring, Rowan carries on the pressure on Kalisto’s head before going to slam him down to the mat BUT KALISTO COUNTERS WITH A DDT! He rolls away needing to rest after the beating as we see Rush is back on his feet and is exchanging strikes/moves with Woods near the ropes as the two men try to eliminate each other!

Back across the ring Trent has taken control of the battle with Killian Dain and gets him in position to go for the SEVEN STAR LARIAT… BUT DAIN COUNTERS AND SCOOPS HIM UP HITTING THE ULSTER PLANTATION (One-Winged Angel)! Trent is out as Dain picks him up and TOSSES HIM FROM THE RING… BUT AT THE SAME TIME BATE HAS GOTTEN WOLFE ONTO HIS SHOULDER AND SENDS HIM OVER THE ROPES ELIMINATING HIM FROM THE MATCH!

Eliminated by Killian Dain: Trent Seven (14:32)
Eliminated by Tyler Bate: Alexander Wolfe (14:38)

Tyler Bate turns around to see Dain has eliminated his tag team partner and goes right back on the attack, showing no fear of the giant brute as the fans start to chant: BIG STRONG BOI at Tyler Bate! Elsewhere Rush looks like he is about to win the battle with Woods and send him out of the ring but Kalisto charges in as he REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES HITTING A STUNNER SENDING RUSH BACKWARDS! Kalisto grabs hold of Woods and tries to eliminate him from the match but Woods stays alive for now!

Elsewhere we can see Dian has Bate in the corner and hits him with a CANNONBALL SENTON! The agility of the Beast from Belfast is on full show as he backs away from the corner and COMES FACE TO FACE WITH ERICK ROWAN ONCE AGAIN! The two giant trade blows before Dain takes control and plants, Erick Rowan, with THE ULSTER PLANTATION! Dain roars but then BATE SOMEHOW GETS HIM UP HITTING THE TYLER DRIVER 97! The insane power of the NXT Cruiserweight champion is on show again and he grabs Killian Dian tossing him from the ring to eliminate him!

Eliminated by Tyler Bate: Killian Dain (15:22)

Tyler Bate has to take a moment to rest as tossing out someone the size of Killian Dain took a lot out of him. Lio Rush though seeing this tries to take advantage and catch Bate by surprise but the Brit pushes him off INTO A SALIDA SEL SOL FROM KALISTO! Rush falls to the mat as Kalisto though chooses to not eliminate him as he goes after Bate instead going for a HURRICARNA…BUT BATE COUNTERS GETTING HIM IN POSITION AND STARTS UP AN AIRPLANE SPIN!

A holy shit chant starts up from the crowd as Tyler Bate shows off his insane skills once again before dropping Kalisto to the mat! Bate is a bit dazed after spinning him around so drops to his knee before grabbing hold of Kalisto looking to eliminate him… BUT KALISTO STAYS ALIVE HOLDING ON! Kalisto sends Bate backward with a HANGING SOCCER KICK SENDING BATE TO THE MAT! Kalisto gets ready to springboard off the ropes BUT WOODS CATCHES HIM WITH A DROPKICK ELIMINATING HIM FROM THE MATCH!

Eliminated by Xavier Woods: Kalisto (16:18)

And now we are down to four men in the ring: Tyler Bate, Xavier Woods, Erick Rowan and Lio Rush! Bate and Woods look at each other as Erick Rowan is back on his feet! Erick Rowan charges in as they both go after him but the giant takes them down with DUAL CLOTHESLINES! Boos from the crowd as Rowan grabs hold of Woods and slams him down to the mat! He then picks Tyler Bate up and looks like he might be able to eliminate him…

BUT LIO RUSH DROPKICKS THE LEG OF ERICK ROWAN BRINGING HIM TO ONE KNEE AND DROPPING BATE! Rowan falls down as Lio follows up by SPRINGBOARDING OFF THE ROPES AND HITS A SPLASH TO THE BACK OF ROWAN! Rowan falls down but gets to his knees so Lio bounces off the SECOND ROPE HITTING A STUNNER! Rowan stumbles back onto the ropes, resting on them as Lio charges in to take him out… BUT GETS A BIG BOOT FROM ROWAN! Rush is stopped just like that and ROWAN SCOOPS HIM UP POWERBOMBING HIM TO THE OUTSIDE!

Eliminated by Erick Rowan: Lio Rush (17:11)

Erick Rowan is damn near unstoppable as he turns around, still slightly struggling and comes face to face with Tyler Bate and Xavier Woods. Both men nod at each other as they charge in and attack Erick Rowan! The two Cruiserweights battle with Rowan who tries to fight back but after a long match, he is struggling with the two-on-one assault. Bate goes low as Woods goes high as they hit a TOTAL ELIMINATION ON ROWAN! Rowan is down and the insane strength of Bate comes into play as they try to lift Rowan over the ropes BUT HE FIGHTS THEM OFF!

Even now Rowan is too strong for them! Woods charges back in first but Rowan picks him up and SLAMS HIM INTO BATE! Woods then gets scooped up and locked into a FULL NELSON POSITION BEFORE ROWAN SLAMS HIM DOWN! Rowan stalks him ready to end this BUT BATE GRABS HIM FROM BEHIND AND CONNECTS WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! Rowan lands with a hard thud near the ropes as BATE USES HIS STRENGTH TO GET ROWAN OVER THE ROPES ONTO THE RING APRON…

BUT HE HOLDS ON!
Bate gives him a series of hard uppercuts trying to take him down but Rowan hangs on! Bate shakes his head as he runs off the ropes BUT AS HE CHARGES IN ROWAN CATCHES HIM WITH ONE HAND AND HOISTS HIM OVER THE ROPES CHOKESLAMMING HIM TO THE FLOOR!

Eliminated by Erick Rowan: Tyler Bate (18:34)

Erick Rowan brings the incredible performance of the NXT Cruiserweight Champion to an end with yet another elimination! Rowan looks at Bate on the floor BUT TURNS AROUND AS XAVIER WOODS HITS A DROPKICK SENDING ROWAN CRASHING TO THE RING FLOOR AND ELIMINATES HIM!

Eliminated by Xavier Woods: Erick Rowan (18:41)

Loud cheers from Xavier Woods as he celebrates in the ring… BUT ALL OF A SUDDEN JOHN MORRISON SLIDES IN AND CATCHES WOODS AS HE TURNS AROUND WITH THE FLYING CHUCK SENDING WOODS OVER THE ROPES!

Eliminated by John Morrison: Xavier Woods (18:54)
Winner: John Morrison (18:54)

Loud boos from the crowd as John Morrison soaks in the reaction (the opposite of the one he got at the start of the match) having effectively stolen the win from Xavier Woods here tonight! Rowan on the outside glares at Woods before storming off, having come very close to a career-defining win but it is Woods who looks the most heartbroken having had the win in the palm of his hands.

Michael Cole: John Morrison has picked up the win but these fans are not happy with it!

Elias: He used the old Jerry Lawler trick but managed to do it successfully.

Michael Cole: An impressive performance from a lot of the competitors especially Rowan. Rush, Woods and Bate!

Elias: Any of them would have been worthy winners but John Morrison takes home the trophy tonight!

John Morrison is passed the Andre the Giant trophy and lifts it into the air inside the ring acting like the fans are cheering but there is a lot of boos with fans chanting for Xavier Woods who heads up the entrance ramp. The celebrations carry on in the ring as we cut to the backstage area…

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As we see THE MIZ watching backstage on a monitor with the Intercontinental title over his shoulder. He has a wary look on his face as THE IICONICS walk up to him looking for an interview.

Billie Kay: Miz, from one iconic duo to part of another one can we just say congratulations.

Miz nods.

The Miz: Thanks Billie, it’s much appreciated.

He looks at the hemp IC title proudly having got his title back.

Peyton Royce: I meant getting someone like Maryse to date you let alone marry you.

Miz gives them a weird look but Billie carries on.

Billie Kay: Yeah I mean she can do so much better.

Peyton Royce: Like Morrison maybe…

The Miz: John has a wife and what does this have to do with anything?

Peyton and Billie act offended by that question.

Billie Kay: OK rude.

Peyton Royce: So rude.


Billie Kay: We were going to ask another question. Not sure we should now.

Peyton Royce: Exactly we can take our hosting duties elsewhere.

Miz shakes his head and takes a microphone from one of them, shooing them off-screen.

The Miz: Leave it to the most must-see show in all of sports entertainment.

That line gets a few boos from the more smarky fans but a lot still cheer for Miz shutting the Iiconics up.

The Miz: Last night, I got this belt back. And the only thing that matters to me more than this title is my wife and kids!

Miz holds the title up showing it off.

The Miz: But this isn’t the Intercontinental title I want to bring with me when I go on every talk show around the country, defend night in and night out in front of the world!

Miz shakes his head.

The Miz: So this Friday on Smackdown, tune in to see the new Intercontinental title!

Miz smiles and brings his promo to a close with one more line.

The Miz: And John, congratulations. You did what you needed to win and if you choose to fight me, I look forward to it.

The Miz walks off as he brings the segment to an end as we cut to the commentary team at ringside.

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Byron Saxton: A big announcement for Smackdown. Miz will be bringing a new version of the Intercontinental title to Smackdown!


Corey Graves: So another cow is going to die so we can get another belt? Bryan will not take that well.

Byron Saxton: Bryan is no longer the champion and John Morrison could easily cut ahead of him in line for a shot at the Intercontinental title!

Corey Graves: Do you not care about the environment, Byron?


Big E: Wrestlemania! Don’t you dare be sour. Clap for your former WWE Champion and feel the power!



The usual New Day introduction is done by Big E but KOFI KINGSTON comes out to his old theme song, getting a decent pop by the live crowd. Kofi is even dressed in an attire inspired by his old gimmick before the New Day and he slaps hands with the fans in the front row. He is hyping himself up as we see a bunch of Kofimania signs around the arena.

Byron Saxton: Kofi Kingston at last year’s show, won the WWE title for the first time in his career. His first one-on-one world title shot but this year he has a score to settle.


Corey Graves: Karrion Kross took months of his career and we know Kofi is in the latter stages of it.

Byron Saxton: Karrion reacting badly to Kofi and Big E working together to eliminate him from the Royal Rumble.

Corey Graves: Kross doesn’t believe in friendship and is looking to crush the New Day, by hurting all of them as they care about each other more than they care about themselves.



An eerie silence falls over the arena before the crowd starts to boo! Smoke fills the arena and slowly but surely, we see KARRION KROSS WALK OUT! He is wearing a full trench coat, black gloves and red sunglasses, looking every bit the psychopath he is. SCARLETT BORDEAUX walks out behind him (very awkwardly and limping due to her broken leg) as we hear her voice over the PA! Kross turns to his wife and shares a kiss with her before menacingly walking down the entrance ramp as she heads backstage.

Byron Saxton: Say what you want about Kross. He knows how to make an entrance.

Corey Graves: But he has been more than an entrance since coming here. He has yet to lose a one-on-one match since appearing on Smackdown.

Byron Saxton: Kofi has shown he can shock the world.

Corey Graves: But Kross takes pleasure in stopping miracles. And in his eyes, Kofi’s hourglass is ticking away.

Karrion Kross slowly enters the ring, with him taking off the trench coat and gloves as Kofi Kingston keeps his eyes on Kross the whole time not wanting to lose sight of his opponent tonight. Kross finishes off by passing the sunglasses to the referee before tilting his neck. Kofi remains focused on Kross, as he jogs on the spot before the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Grudge match:
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Once the bell rings KOFI CHARGES IN AND LAYS INTO KROSS WITH A SERIES OF MOUNTED PUNCHES SENDING HIM INTO THE CORNER! He wails on Kross getting warned by the referee before backing up and hitting a DROPKICK TO KROSS AS HE TRIES TO COME OUT OF THE CORNER! Kofi is getting loud cheers for the fire he is showing as he leaps on top of Kross and LAYS IN MORE MOUNTED PUNCHES AS THE CROWD CHANT ALONG! However, as he gets to 10 KROSS FIGHTS BACK SLAMMING KOFI ONTO THE MAT BACK FIRST!

Boos from the crowd as Kross smirks rubbing his jaw as Kofi winces in pain! Kofi gets back to his feet as KROSS TAKES HIS HEAD OFF WITH A WICKED LARIAT! Kofi flips over onto the mat landing on his back as Kross with a couple of moves has already turned the tide! Kross scoops Kofi off the mat and SENDS HIM INTO THE TURNBUCKLE WITH A WICKED SPINEBUSTER! Kofi’s back bounces off as Kross follows up with a series of CLOTHESLINES SMASHING KOFI IN THE CORNER!

Kofi is taking a beating and the fans aren’t happy with Kross in control. Kross charges in to do even more damage BUT KOFI REVERSES WITH A PENDULUM KICK OUT OF THE CORNER! He staggers Kross before climbing to BRET’S ROPE AND HITS A CROSSBODY! Kofi stays on for the cover 1 KROSS POWERS OUT! Kofi lands with a thud a little shocked by the power of the Kross’s kick out but he charges at him catching him with a LEAPING DOUBLE AXE HANDLE!

Kross staggers but stays on his feet so Kofi runs off the ropes and connects with ANOTHER BUT KROSS STILL STAYS STANDING! Kofi runs off the ropes for a THIRD RUNNING AXE HANDLE BUT KROSS SCOOPS HIM UP AND SENDS HIM SOARING WITH AN OVERHEAD BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX! Kofi lands with a hard thud as Kross turns around with sadistic delight on his face. Kofi is wincing in pain already as the commentary wonder if he has come back too soon?

Kofi starts trying to get back to his feet as Kross CONNECTS WITH A BRUTAL KICK TO THE BACK SENDING KOFI BACK TO THE MAT! Kofi falls to the mat in pain as Kross puts pressure on the lower back by locking Kofi in a CLOVERLEAF! Kofi shouts in pain due to the hold as Kross is putting a lot of pressure on the back of Kofi early here! The former WWE Champion though has a lot of heart and fight still left in him as he crawls to the ropes grabbing hold of them to force a break!

Kross keeps the hold on till the count of 4 before releasing as he backs away from Kofi. Kofi meanwhile struggles as he holds onto the ropes looking to get back to his feet BUT KROSS SMASHES HIM WITH A BIG BOOT SENDING KOFI CRASHING TO THE RING FLOOR! Kross smirks and taunts the crowd, happy with his handiwork in this match so far. Kross also has no intention of letting up the assault as he rolls out of the ring and stalks Kofi on the outside!

Kofi tries to use the ring apron to get back to his feet but KROSS GRABS HIM FROM BEHIND CONNECTING WITH A DRAGON SUPLEX ON THE RING FLOOR! A hard thud as Kofi lays in pain and Kross enjoys the boos, breaking one of these fans’ heroes! He grabs Kofi by the hair getting a warning from the referee but doesn’t care as he BIEL TOSSES KOFI INTO THE RING STEPS BACK FIRST! Kofi’s spine slides down the steps with agony written on his face!

Kross sadistically smirks, enjoying the damage he is doing to Kofi as we can hear the referee starting to count both men out so Kross slides back into the ring to break the count before sliding back out! He scoops Kofi up and GETS HIM IN POSITION TO POWERBOMB HIM ONTO THE STEEL STEPS… BUT KOFI REVERSES IT AND USES THE ROPES/RING APRON TO HIT A TORNADO DDT ONTO THE RING FLOOR! Kofi narrowly avoids a potential career-ending move as both men lay on the floor! Kofi gets to his feet first, still feeling the pain in his back but he rolls into the ring leaving Kross on the outside as the referee starts to count him out!

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Kross keeps the match alive but he is clearly affected by the DDT on the ring floor and Kofi knows it HITTING A DROPKICK AS SOON AS HE RE-ENTERS THE RING! Kofi follows up by springboarding off the ropes AND HITS A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO THE CHEST OF KROSS! Kofi hooks the leg 1 2 Kross kicks out! Kross even though it took longer still had a lot of power in that kick-out as Kofi jumps back a bit before sending Kross back across the ring with a HURRICANRANA! Kross lands on his back but soon gets to his feet as Kofi DOES A DOUBLE JUMP AND SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE ROPES HITTING ANOTHER TORNADO DDT!

The commentary team wonders if Kofi being a veteran is targeting the head after the damage done on the outside as he makes the cover 1 2 Kross kicks out! Kross is down on the mat as Kofi signals to the crowd he is going for the BOOM DROP! He runs off the ropes BUT AS HE JUMPS UP KROSS CATCHES HIM AND COUNTERS INTO A POWERBOMB! Kross holds on for the cover 1 2 Kofi kicks out! Just like that Kross turns the tides back in his favor in a brutal fashion!

Kross though looks angry that Kofi was able to mount a fightback and starts to give him a beating with a series of hard strikes to the head! He wails on Kofi before lifting him up and SLAMMING HIM DOWN WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! Kross however holds on and goes for another one once again hurting the back of Kofi! Kross hoists Kofi up teasing going for a third suplex BUT INSTEAD CONNECTS WITH A BACKBREAKER ONTO HIS KNEE CRUSHING THE SPINE OF KOFI!

Kross though doesn’t drop Kofi and instead STRETCHES HIM OVER HIS KNEE PUTTING AS MUCH AS PAIN AS POSSIBLE ONTO THE BACK OF KOFI! Kofi screams in pain as Kross ramps up the pain trying to break the spine of Kofi during this match! Kofi refuses to quit and Kross knows that Kofi won’t just quit so transitions them back into the air and SLAMS HIM DOWN ONTO HIS KNEE ON MORE TIME! Kofi rolls to the ring floor as Kross makes another cover putting a ton of pressure on his back! 1 2 Kofi kicks out!

Kofi stays alive but does even more damage to his back by kicking out! Kross once again scoops him up and SENDS HIM ACROSS THE RING WITH ANOTHER SUPLEX! Kofi is in a ton of pain and struggling to survive as Karrion Kross stalks him. Kross standing over Kofi BEFORE STANDING ON HIS BACK WITH HIS BOOT! Loud boos from the crowd as Kofi is in big danger here before Kross releases his boot from Kofi’s back! He doesn’t stop laying into him as he locks in the KROSSFACE!

Kross yanks on the neck and presses on Kofi in the middle of the ring! Kross has the lethal hold locked in tight causing a ton of pain to the back of Kofi! Kofi tries to power out of the hold BUT CAN’T GET UP OFF THE MAT DUE TO THE WEIGHT KROSS IS PUTTING ON IT! Kofi winces in pain as Kross has a wild-eyed look on his face! He is putting as much pressure as he can on the back and even taunts Kofi by telling him “TICK TOCK TICK TOCK”!

Kofi is in pain and looks like he might give up but the fans cheer him on! Kofi clenches his fist… AND STARTS CRAWLING TO THE ROPES! Kross yanks back on the hold but Kofi uses all the strength in this leg and his heart to crawl his way to the ropes! Kross though tries to stop him but KOFI MAKES IT TO THE ROPES FORCING A BREAK! Kross though doesn’t hold on till the count of 5 making full use of the count before finally letting go of the hold!

Kofi is still holding onto the ropes, struggling to stand due to the damage done to his back and probably wondering how he can take down Karrion Kross! Kross though doesn’t intend to let Kofi rest and CHARGES IN CONNECTING WITH A BUSAIKU KNEE! Kross uses Daniel Bryan’s finisher and he sends Kofi over the ropes to the ring floor! Kofi lays out cold on the ring floor as Kross smirks at his handiwork and allows the referee to start counting Kofi out as he takes a seat cross-legged in the middle of the ring!

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Kofi can barely get up and is still feeling the effects of the knee to the head as Kross smirks knowing he has Kofi in trouble and slowly stalks him. Kross stands at his feet as Kofi grabs hold of Kross’s feet desperately trying to find any way to fight back. Kross smirks and asks if his friends can save him now! He scoops Kofi up and GETS READY TO HIS THE DOOMSDAY SAITO… KOFI COUNTERS AND HITS THE SOS!

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Kofi nearly snuck out a win out of nowhere but Kross powers him off just in time! Kross is furious and tries to charge at Kofi WHO HITS TROUBLE IN PARADISE! Kofi though doesn’t make the cover straight away, still in a massive amount of pain due to the damage done during this match. He eventually crawls over and rests an arm on Karrion Kross!

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Kross once again finds a way to stay alive but the kick-out is nowhere near as thunderous as the rest of the match. Kofi meanwhile lies on the mat next to Kross and he nods his head, almost accepting he needs to do more to end Kross. Kofi crawls over to the corner of the ring and uses the turnbuckles to get back to his feet. Kross is still struggling as Kofi nods and looks to go for ANOTHER TROUBLE IN PARADISE! He claps his hands and sizes Kross up as HE SWINGS… AND KROSS DUCKS LOCKING HIM IN THE KROSS JACKET!

He gets the sleeper hold locked in tight as Kofi tries to squirm out of the hold BUT KROSS IS WILDLY CHOKING THE LIFE OUT OF HIM! Kofi tries to get his feet onto the mat to either send Kross into the corner or flip off the turnbuckles into a pin BUT HE DOESN’T HAVE THE ENERGY AS HE SLOWLY FADES! Kross screams at him to tap out as he drags Kofi down to the mat! Kofi though refuses as Kross screams at him to quit but definitely Kofi raises his hand and FLIPS KROSS OFF (Like he did to Joe on that random Smackdown in his title reign in real life) AND PASSES OUT! The referee checks on him, lifting the arm three times but it drops each time so the referee calls for the bell to end the match!

Winner via submission: Karrion Kross (12:07)

Kross holds onto the Kross jacket after the match for a good few seconds before finally letting go of the hold once the referee tells him he will reverse the result. He tosses the beaten and broken body of Kofi down to the mat. He poses in the ring and soaks in the boos from the crowd.

Byron Saxton: Kofi tried to overcome him and he gave it his all but in the end, the body was no longer willing.


Corey Graves: Credit to him, he took the fight to Kross in a fashion we have rarely seen and even came this close to defeating him. However there was no repeat of last year’s miracle.

Byron Saxton: Who can stop Kross?

Corey Graves: I’m not sure Byron. He is looking unstoppable right now.

In the ring, Kross finishes posing before looking at the defeated body of Kofi on the mat and GRABS HOLD OF HIM LOOKING TO DO EVEN MORE DAMAGE! He locks him in the KROSS JACKET ONE MORE TIME AS HE CARRIES ON CHOKING HIM! The referee tries to prise him off but he can’t as the crowd loudly boos Kross until…



A massive pop from the live crowd as BIG E storms out from the back and sprints down the ramp, MONEY IN THE BANK BRIEFCASE IN HAND HEADING STRAIGHT FOR THE RING! Big E slides in and swings for Karrion Kross who drops Kofi and escapes out of the ring, heading up the ramp. Big E dares him to come back before bending down to check on his best friend.

Byron Saxton: Thank god Big E was in the back or something dangerous could have happened to Kofi Kingston.

Corey Graves: I do say Big E should focus more on himself but for once I’m glad he doesn’t listen to me.


Byron Saxton: But this will be a reminder to Drew McIntyre and Roman Reigns ahead of tonight’s main event.

Corey Graves: He could make another Wrestlemania moment tonight if he cashes that briefcase in!

Big E helps Kofi Kingston back to his feet as the duo pose in the ring as Big E shares a hug in the middle of the ring. Big E lifts Kofi’s arm into the air but Kofi shakes his head and insists on lifting Big E’s arm into the air. He points to his best friend who gets loud cheers from the crowd before we cut to the backstage area…

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And we can see DREW MCINTYRE in a medical room getting tape taken off his ribs as he winces slightly. We can hear the doctor ask Drew if he is OK who takes a minute to respond.


Drew McIntyre: I’m not one hundred percent.

He winces again slightly.

Drew McIntyre: But who ever is in this business.

???: True that brother.

The camera pans over and we see THE NWO walk into the medical room! HULK HOGAN (ew), KEVIN NASH, SCOTT HALL AND X-PAC! All 4 men have a smile on their faces and Drew smirks upon seeing the legends.

Kevin Nash: We were walking through the back and well we just want to wish you good luck tonight.

X-Pac: Tonight you get to take over this company like we took over duyba-cee-duyba!

Drew nods.

Drew McIntyre: Well it’s truly an honor to have the backing of the New World Order.

Scott Hall steps forward with a toothpick in his mouth.

Scott Hall: I’ve seen how hard you’ve worked to get back here. All around the world mang.

Drew nods along as Kevin Nash internally thinks hard work is for suckers. Just work smarter.

Scott Hall: And tonight, you will make your dreams come true.

Drew nods, knowing how all his life he has wanted to be WWE Champion.

Scott Hall: Because bad times don’t last but bad guys do!

Scott sticks up his hands for the too-sweet gesture as do the other NWO members and Drew joins in with them getting a big endorsement as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside!

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Michael Cole: Drew McIntyre getting an endorsement from legends of the business right there.


Corey Graves: As great as that is, Roman comes from a legendary dynasty. He is the head of the table within his family and he intends to stay at the top of Smackdown tonight!

Michael Cole: Well we will return our focus to that later on tonight but right now we turn to the Women’s division.

We pan around ringside as we see several ladders set up around the ring and see the briefcase hanging above the ring.


Corey Graves: It’s time for the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match!



The red carpet is out and we see the paparazzi are here as MELINA makes her out onto the stage soaking in the cheers from the crowd. The A-List Diva has a pair of sunglasses on and is in a full gold attire, signaling what she intends to win by grabbing the Money in the Bank briefcase tonight.

Michael Cole: Melina came back to the WWE at the Royal Rumble and she looks to prove she can hang with the divas of today!

Corey Graves: She has done well but she is stepping into new territory tonight. The Money in the Bank ladder match was not around for the women when she was here last time.

Michael Cole: The Women’s revolution has granted new opportunities to rookies and veterans.

Corey Graves: Speaking of opportunities, Melina will want the opportunity to get her hands on Asuka.



Another decent pop from the crowd as TAYNARA CONTI walks out and we even see a few Brazilian flags being waved in the crowd! She is dressed in yellow, green and blue attire with a Brazilian flag over her back as she walks out and Brazil flags on her cheeks make up wise. She gives the flag to a kid in the front row before stepping into the ring as she shakes hands with Melina!

Michael Cole: Taynara Conti came to Raw still a rookie but she is growing into a future prospect and someone to watch out for in the Women’s division.

Corey Graves: She has to be a dark horse to win this match. Not only does she have something to prove, wanting to defeat Sasha Banks but she has legit martial arts experience which she could use to dissect body parts.



A mixed reaction as RUBY RIOTT makes her way out with a scowl on her face. Some of the more smarky fans cheer for the leader of the Riott Squad as she marches to the ring with a purpose. Once inside she ignores the two babyfaces in the ring and sits in the corner, intensely staring at the briefcase above the ring.

Michael Cole: Ruby Riott comes into this match after being seconds away from being WWE Women’s Champion.

Corey Graves: The pain of just missing out on the title is driving her forward.


Michael Cole: And she has promised she will not wait a moment longer than she has to, when she wins that briefcase.

Corey Graves: We could even see a cash-in later on tonight!



There are a few boos from the crowd but the majority of fans actually cheer for NAOMI as she makes her way out! She has a pair of flashing shades and shoes plus a vibrant attire however it is a very different Naomi who walks to the ring, ignoring the fans and glaring at her rivals tonight.

Michael Cole: Naomi has come back from injury over the last month and she has a whole new attitude!

Corey Graves: She saw what happened whilst she was gone and realized whilst she had the fans’ support, it wasn’t getting her to the top.



A good pop from the crowd as LIV MORGAN skips out next and she is dressed in a red Harley Quinn-inspired outfit! No baseball bat sadly for Liv but she heads down the entrance ramp all smiles, ahead of a big opportunity tonight. She gets into the ring and once again comes face to face with her former close friend Ruby Riott as the two women have a staredown.

Michael Cole: Liv Morgan since being kicked out of the Riott Squad has had the best night of her career. Can she keep that form going tonight?

Corey Graves: Liv has come close to winning gold but as Ruby said, she was the weak link in the Riott Squad.

Michael Cole: I mean Ruby is yet to hold gold in WWE as well.

Corey Graves: Tell her that in the mood she is in Michael and see what happens.



Loud boos from the crowd as SHAYNA BASZLER walks out in her usual attire as she glares at the fans in the crowd with a towel around her neck. She passes it to Jessamyn Duke and Marina Sharif before sending them to the back for the moment. She walks down the ramp and eyes up all the women in the ring so far, looking at her next victims.

Michael Cole: Shayna Baszler has been one of the most dominant forces since she has arrived in WWE.

Corey Graves: Down in NXT she won the Women’s title twice and left a trail of limbs in her wake.

Michael Cole: Hell since coming to Raw, only one woman has beaten her: The Man Becky Lynch.

Corey Graves: The very same woman who defeated Shayna Baszler in last night’s main event. If Shayna wins, do you think she looks to avenge her best friend and take the title from Becky Lynch?



Loud cheers from the crowd as ALEXA BLISS walks out in an all-blue attire with a flowing cloak dressed like Ella from Frozen. She takes the cloak off at the top of the ramp and poses for the fans showing off her usual metal glove on her finger which is painted like ice! She clenches her first and marches to the ring, joining the 6 other women inside the ring.

Michael Cole: Alexa Bliss is one of two former Mrs. Money in the Bank taking part in this match!

Corey Graves: She has won the briefcase and cashed it on the same night before!

Michael Cole: But would she do that to her best friend Ember?

Corey Graves: Maybe she does it to Asuka as revenge for Ember?



And now for the loudest reaction out of everyone, the Boss SASHA BANKS walks out onto the stage. She gets mostly cheers from the crowd even though she is a heel, noticeably in all-black attire with gold sunglasses. She marches down the ramp with a purpose and once inside comes face to face with Taynara Conti!

Michael Cole: Sasha Banks won the match last year and used the briefcase to earn herself the Women’s Universal title!

Corey Graves: Could we see her repeat history and go back to back?

In the ring, Conti and Banks focus on each other whilst the other 6 women look around. The referee calls for the bell and this match is underway!

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 Melina
Once the bell rings, Conti and Banks lunge at each other as they brawl over the ropes going out of the ring! Meanwhile, Naomi goes right after Shayna looking for payback after Money Night and the Smackdown babyfaces all surround Ruby Riott due to their issues with her over the last months! Conti grabs Banks on the outside and SENDS HER FACE FIRST INTO A LADDER! In the ring, Naomi is firing off more aggressively than usual and sends Shayna out of the ring whilst the Smackdown babyfaces toss Ruby out of the ring!

Bliss gets into a fight with Morgan and the two women take each other out of the ring! Back in the ring, we see a face-off between Melina and Naomi! Melina shares a smirk but Naomi remains focused as she goes for a punch BUT MELINA DODGES DOING A MATRIX EVASION INTO THE SPLITS! Naomi looks annoyed and goes for a dropkick BUT MELINA DODGES IT! Naomi lands on her back as Melina jumps into the air looking for a SPLITS LEG DROP BUT NAOMI AVOIDS IT HERSELF AND CONNECTS WITH A HIP ATTACK DROPPING MELINA!

Naomi even takes a moment to pose after dropping her and DOES A SPLITS OF HER OWN! Naomi gets a mixed reaction from the crowd as the camera focuses on the brawl between Banks and Conti outside the ring! Conti has Banks down between the ladder and USES THEM TO TRAP BANKS IN A CROSS ARMBAR! Banks is in a ton of pain as Conti looks to hurt the Boss and gain a measure of revenge on her rival! As she is wrenching on the hold BANKS TAPS OUT… BUT OBVIOUSLY, THAT WON’T SAVE HER FROM THE PAIN RIGHT NOW!

As the pain carries on we can see Naomi next to them and grabbing one of the other ladders set up, sliding it into the ring! She looks at Melina AND CLOBBERS HER WITH THE LADDER SENDING THE VETERAN TO THE OUTSIDE! Naomi gets the ladder in place and sets it up in the middle of the ring as TAYNARA CONTI SLIDES INSIDE! The two Raw competitors come face to face with each other! Naomi smirks and mocks Conti WHO GIVES HER AN ALMIGHTY CHOP TO THE CHEST/NECK AREA SENDING HER BACK!

Naomi is taken by surprise but Conti follows up with a series of kicks sending Naomi back to the ropes! Conti goes for a kick BUT NAOMI AVOIDS IT… BECAUSE BLISS DRAGS HER UNDER THE ROPES AND SENDS HER INTO A LADDER! Conti turns around shrugging BUT GETS HIT WITH A LADDER BY RUBY RIOTT! Conti falls down to the mat and rolls out of the ring! Bliss tries to climb onto the apron but Ruby knocks her off as well sending her to the floor! Ruby turns back around as she sees LIV MORGAN ALSO HOLDING A LADDER!

The two former tag team partners stare each other down as the commentary team wonders if these two are going to fight forever as they charge in WITH THE LADDERS SMASHING INTO EACH OTHER! Both women battle it out and focus on brawling with each other. However in the corner of the ring, we can see SASHA BANKS SNEAK INTO THE RING! A mixed reaction as she tries to steal it BUT THE FORMER RIOTT SQUAD MEMBERS CATCH HER AND BOTH SMASH HER WITH A LADDER SENDING SASHA TO MAT AND OUT OF THE RING!

Ruby and Liv smile at each other for a moment before locking eyes again ready to fight each other BUT SHAYNA BASZLER USES THEIR DISTRACTION TO CLOBBER THEM BOTH WITH A LADDER! Both fall down as Shayna follows up smashing them with the ladder as they drop their ladders and fall out of the ring! Shayna smirks as she sees Melina trying to come back in AND SMASHES HER LADDER INTO THE GUT OF THE VETERAN! Melina bends over and gets whacked in the back with the ladder as well!

Melina is in pain of the mat as Shayna places the ladder she is holding on the mat and looks at Melina with evil intentions! She grabs her left leg and places it between the ladder AS SHE STARTS SMASHING IT UP AND DOWN ON THE LEG OF MELINA! The commentary team says this is the kind of brutality you can face in a ladder match and the A-List Diva who has never wrestled in one of these matches anymore might not be ready for it. Shayna smashes the ladder down one more time as Melina screams in pain and Shayna turns around to see Alexa Bliss standing in front of her!

Shayna smirks looking at her smaller opponent and dismisses her so ALEXA SLAPS HER! Big mistake Bliss as she goes for another but Shayna grabs the arm looking to twist it and snap it as Bliss desperately fights back! Shayna is relentless and connects with a JUMPING KNEE STRIKE! Bliss is staggered as Shayna grabs the arm again BUT BLISS JUMPS ONTO THE LADDER AND USES IT TO HIT A DDT ONTO ONE OF THE LADDERS ON THE RING FLOOR!

Shayna rolls out of the ring for the moment whilst Bliss lays on the ladder recovering BUT GETS A DIVING METEORA FROM SASHA BANKS SPRINGBOARDING OFF THE ROPES! Banks never misses an opportunity to hurt Bliss. Banks grabs one of the ladders on the floor making a bridge between the ropes and the main ladder. She grabs hold of Bliss who is trying to roll away and SLAMS HER DOWN ONTO THE LADDER BRIDGE WITH A POWERBOMB! Bliss’s back bounces off the ladder in pain as she rolls out of the ring as Sasha grabs her left arm which still hurts.

She though looks to focus on the job at hand, using the ladder bridge she made to give her a boost up the ladder but before she can get to the top, she is JOINED BY TAYNARA CONTI! Banks goes to strike Conti but noticeably struggles due to the damage done to her arm in the opening minutes by Conti who strikes back and takes control with a series of knees before hitting a SUPERPLEX OFF THE LADDER ONTO THE MAT BELOW! Banks rolls out of the ring in pain as Conti rolls back over to the ladder and looks to climb…

BUT RUBY RIOTT STOPS HER! Ruby grabs the legs of Conti and drags her off the ladder as she sends her head into the mat WITH A HURRICARNA DRIVER! Conti stumbles into the corner of the ring as Ruby looks to one of the ladders on the ring floor and SMASHES CONTI IN THE MID-SECTION WITH IT! She then turns it sideways and slams it into the mid-section again trapping Conti in the corner behind the ladder as Ruby backs up HITTING A DROPKICK TO THE LADDER AND SLAMMING IT INTO CONTI IN THE CORNER!

Conti winces in pain as Ruby climbs onto the ladder ready to do even more damage and take her out of the match as SHE SLAMS CONTI’S HEAD INTO THE LADDER several times… UNTIL LIV MORGAN SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE ROPES ONTO THE LADDER BRIDGE AND HITS A SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB OFF THE LADDER BRIDGE! A holy shit chant starts from the crowd for that insane move out of the corner as Ruby rolls out of the ring and Conti remains slumped in the corner so Morgan starts to head to the ladder and climbs up it!

Morgan though is stopped in her tracks by NAOMI! Naomi stops her before she can get too high up the ladder and lays into her with a series of kicks! She finishes off with a KICK TO THE HEAD AS MORGAN FALLS TO THE MAT! Naomi smirks as Morgan rolls out of the ring and Naomi heads back to the ladder starting her climb! Naomi gets about halfway up the ladder as the crowd cheers loudly BUT SUDDENLY SHE STOPS AND THE CAMERA PANS DOWN TO SHOW SHAYNA HAS LOCKED IN A HEEL HOOK!

Naomi screams in pain as Shayna once again goes after the body parts of her competitors in this match! Naomi tries to climb up the ladder ignoring it BUT SHAYNA HAS IT WRAPPED ON TIGHT! Naomi tries to kick Shayna off but she can’t get enough force as Shayna is WRENCHING ON THE HOLD… MELINA SNEAKS INTO THE RING AND USES THE LADDER BRIDGE TO CLIMB THE LADDER AND GETS NEAR THE TOP OF THE LADDER!

Shayna notices this and breaks the hold BUT FIRST SLAMS NAOMI’S LEG INTO THE LADDER HURTING IT EVEN MORE! Melina is fingertips away from grabbing the briefcase BUT SHAYNA USING THE LADDER BRIDGE CLIMBS ONTO THE LADDER STOPPING HER WITH A SERIES OF PUNCHES TO THE BACK! Melina stops just short of the briefcase as Shayna joins her on the ladder and CONNECTS WITH A WICKED GERMAN SUPLEX FROM THE LADDER ONTO THE BRIDGE!

Melina screams in pain due to the damage done to the back and leg so far in this match! Shayna meanwhile lays on her back wincing due to the damage done to herself as Naomi is still trying to climb the ladder but her right leg is in a bad way. Naomi gets about halfway up UNTIL CONTI HITS A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE RIGHT LEG! Naomi stops climbing due to the pain and falls from the ladder and rolls out of the ring! Conti is still wincing in pain after the assault from Ruby Riott as she comes face to face with Shayna Baszler!

The two woman look at each other with Shayna in a much better way compared to Conti as she charges in BUT CONTI IS READY WITH A JUDO THROW ONTO THE MAT! Conti doesn’t stop there as she grabs the wrists of Shayna AND CLATTERS HER WITH A BRAZILIAN KICK TO THE HEAD! Shayna falls down to the mat and leaves the ring for the moment. Conti is still in pain after the damage she has taken during this match but she gets STOPPED IN HER TRACKS BY SASHA BANKS WITH A LADDER SHOT TO HER LEFT LEG!

Conti buckles as Sasha smacks her in the HEAD WITH IT! Lethal shot by Sasha and the camera catches a glimpse of Conti who HAS BEEN BUSTED OPEN THE HARD WAY! Sasha though revels in this and looks down at Conti telling her to know her place! Sasha drops the ladder she is holding and LOCKS CONTI IN A MODIFIED BANK STATEMENT USING THE LADDER! Banks is wrenching back on the hold in a brutal fashion as Conti is still bleeding as well from the impact of the ladder shot to the head and is in a ton of pain!

She doesn’t get the full force of the hold onto Conti but it is enough as she has it locked in… ALEXA BLISS APPEARS ON THE TOP ROPE AND CONNECTS WITH TWISTED BLISS ONTO SASHA AND CONTI BREAKING THE SUBMISSION! Conti rolls out of the ring, clearly in a ton of pain as Banks looks to roll away but BLISS STOMPS ON HER BACK STOPPING HER! No love lost on Bliss’s end either! She then grabs hold of Banks and HITS A CODE RED ONTO THE LADDER ON THE MAT SMASHING SASHA’S BACK OFF THE LADDER! Banks is in pain and rolls out of the ring as Bliss rolls away giving some choice words to Sasha as she leaves the ring!

Bliss gets back to her feet having hurt herself with that move as Liv Morgan slides into the going for a LIV KICK… BUT BLISS DUCKS AND CONNECTS WITH A NECKBREAKER! The veteran cunning of Bliss pays off as she stops Liv in her tracks. Bliss picks up the ladder looking to stop Liv and swings at her as LIV SLIDES UNDERNEATH AND TRIPS BLISS UP SENDING HER FACE FIRST ONTO THE LADDER! A nice moment of improvisation by Liv stopping Bliss for the moment as Liv heads to the ladder and starts to climb… BUT IS PULLED OFF BY MELINA!

Liv swings at Melina who goes for MATRIX EVASION AGAIN BUT THE DAMAGE TO HER LEFT LEG MEANS SHE CAN’T DO IT PERFECTLY AND STILL GETS A KNEE TO THE JAW! Melina is staggered but before Liv can do more damage RUBY RIOTT ATTACKS LIV AND NAOMI ATTACKS MELINA! Ruby and Naomi end up taking the duo to the outside as the brawl carries on with Morgan and Melina being sent face-first into the two upright ladders as they fall down in pain!

Naomi and Ruby look at each other as Ruby suggests they work together for the moment. Naomi takes a moment and nods as they share A FIST BUMP! A short-term alliance has formed in the middle of this match between two superstars from opposing brands! They each grab the two ladders on the floor next to them that they just send Melina and Morgan into as they set up a PAIR OF LADDER BRIDGES BETWEEN THE RING APRON AND THE BARRICADE! They look at Morgan and Melina ready to send them through the bridge… BUT IN THE RING THEY SEE SHAYNA TRYING TO SNEAK UP THE LADDER!

Ruby and Naomi both stop Shayna as they pull her down from the ladder and lay into her with a series of kicks keeping her down! However as Naomi is laying into Shayna with a series of kicks, she tells Naomi to hold her in place. Ruby lines Shayna up and CHARGES IN HITTING THE RIOTT KICK TO NAOMI! Ruby stabs Naomi in the back almost straight away and sends her out of the ring! Ruby waves at her before she grabs hold of Shayna hitting her with a SNAP SUPLEX ONTO THE LADDER BRIDGE IN THE CORNER!

Shayna winces in pain before leaving the ring, as Ruby smirks to herself and looks to make the climb up the ladder getting halfway to the top… AS LIV LEAPS FROM THE CORNER TO THE BRIDGE ONTO THE TOP OF THE LADDER JOINING RUBY AT THE TOP! The two former best friends start smashing each other with punches at the top of the ladder as they try to knock each other off the ladder. Ruby starts to win out the fight and SLAMS LIV’S HEAD ONTO THE LADDER BEFORE REACHING FOR THE BRIEFCASE… LIV LEAPS INTO THE AIR OFF THE LADDER HITTING A CODEBREAKER TO RUBY AS BOTH WOMEN CRASH TO THE MAT!

Both members of the Riott Squad crash to the floor and roll out of the ring selling the impact of that move to both women. We see Alexa Bliss slide into the ring first with no one around as she slides into the ring and starts to head towards the ladder, still feeling her back… UNTIL MELINA STOPS HER! Cheers from the crowd as the veteran comes face to face with Bliss, with both feeling the effects of this match so far. Bliss tries to go for a swing on Melina BUT SHE EVADES IT AND GRABS BLISS HITTING THE PRIMAL SCREAM (Inverted leg drop bulldog)!

She finishes it off in signature style with a splits at the end and poses for the crowd as Bliss rolls out of the ring selling the impact. Melina goes back towards the ladder and looks to make the climb again but Conti joins her in the ring! Conti is bleeding from her head still after the lethal impact from the ladder earlier in the match. She charges at Melina who avoids her with ANOTHER MATRIX EVASION BUT CONTI COUNTERS WITH A STANDING METEORA CRUSHING MELINA! A brutal attack with the knees from Conti who doesn’t stop there as she brings MELINA TO THE CORNER AND HITS TAYOGOSHI ON THE LADDER BRIDGE IN THE CORNER OF THE RING!

Melina’s back bounces off with a hard thud upon impact as Conti takes a moment to recover and looks towards the ladder… UNTIL SASHA CLOBBERS CONTI FROM BEHIND WITH A BACKSTABBER! Boos from the crowd as Banks talks a whole bunch of trash and stands over the bleeding Conti before heading up the ladder… BUT CONTI GRABS HER LEG STOPPING HER! Banks tries to kick her off but Conti just grabs her again which prompts Sasha to jump off the ladder and toss Conti to the outside following her to the outside of the ring!

She looks under the ring apron and PULLS OUT A TABLE TO LOUD CHEERS FROM THE CROWD! Banks shouts to the fans that she ain’t doing it for them but most of the smarky fans refuse to boo Sasha. She sets up the table on the outside of the ring and looks to lift CONTI UP TO POWERBOMB HER THROUGH IT… BUT CONTI COUNTERS AND LOCKS HER IN THE TAYLOCK! Conti wrenches on Banks desperately stopping her from putting her through the table and wrenches on the arm even more!

Conti keeps on yanking on Sasha and brings her down to the floor, as we see BASZLER AND NAOMI ARE FIGHTING AROUND RINGSIDE! Baszler tries to take Naomi down but Naomi counters with a FINAL CUT ONTO THE RING FLOOR! Naomi then looks at the table and has an idea. She places Shayna onto the table before grabbing a smaller ladder from the ring floor! Naomi climbs to the top rope as she lines Shayna up AND HITS A MOONSAULT OFF THE TOP ROPE HOLDING THE LADDER AS SHE CRUSHES SHAYNA ON THE TABLE!

Naomi hurts her own ribs with that move but Shayna is out cold maybe for the rest of the match! Back in the ring though we see ALEXA BLISS SLIDE IN TRYING TO TAKE THE WIN WHILST EVERYONE IS DOWN! However, Melina would get back to her feet and stop Bliss from climbing the ladder. She is still feeling the effect of being slammed onto the ladder by Conti so Bliss fights her off and hits a DDT PLANTING MELINA’S SKULL TO THE MAT! Bliss gets back up but she is soon joined in the ring by a fellow blonde in Conti!

Bliss noticeably looks a bit wary of going after Conti who is bleeding (maybe Bliss has gotten soft) but she soon gets a wake-up call from Conti who fires off a series of chops BUT BLISS STOPS HER WITH A PUNCH TO THE HEAD! Conti is noticeably dazed by that shot as Bliss looks to follow up with the DDT BUT CONTI COUNTERS AND HITS THE DD-TAY (Hammerlock DDT)! Conti plants Bliss to the mat who rolls out of the ring as Conti looks up to the sky and the briefcase once again as she climbs onto the ladder bridge before heading up the ladder one more time!

She takes her time due to the damage done to her due this match and her face is covered in blood after the brutal shot by Sasha earlier in the match. She is near the top as SASHA SMASHES HER IN THE BACK WITH THE SMALLER LADDER! CONTI STOPS AND SASHA SMACKS HER AGAIN KNOCKING HER OFF THE LADDER! Conti falls to the mat as Sasha drops the smaller ladder away and grabs hold of Conti by the hair AND CALLS HER A STUPID BITCH AS SHE LOCKS IN THE BANK STATEMENT!

Sasha wants to hurt Conti here as she wrenches back on the hold as blood drips down the face of Conti! Sasha carries on the trash talk and tells Conti she is taking her out for good now! Banks is really tearing on the hold and pulls back once again as Conti is in a ton of pain which you can see in her face and looks like she might be about to pass out BUT SHE DESPERATELY REACHES FOR THE SMALLER LADDER NEXT TO HER AND BASHES SASHA IN THE HEAD WITH IT!

Sasha holds on at first until CONTI SLAMS IT INTO THE DAMAGED RIGHT ARM WHICH FINALLY FORCES A BREAK! Banks rolls off as Conti takes a moment to use the ladder to get to her feet before looking at Sasha AND SHE JUST HAMMERS HER WITH THE LADDER SEVERAL TIMES! Conti has snapped and wants to hurt Sasha like she has hurt her during this match! Conti finally drops the ladder after 10 or so shots as she looks to head to the ladder to climb… BUT SASHA GRABS HER LEG STOPPING HER!

Conti kicks her off without even turning around BUT SASHA GRABS HER AGAIN! Conti turns around to stop her… AS SASHA SPITS IN HER FACE! Conti wipes the spit from her face and looks furious as she KICKS SASHA IN THE HEAD! Conti isn’t done and leaps onto Sasha just wailing on her several times before grabbing her and SENDS HER FACE FIRST INTO THE LADDER BRIDGE! Conti then grabs Sasha's head AND SMASHES HER INTO THE LADDER SEVERAL TIMES!

The commentary team mentions they have never seen Conti like this, something inside her has snapped tonight and she wants to make Sasha Banks pay! She grabs Sasha’s prone body who seems out for the count and rolls her onto the ladder bridge! Conti then looks at the briefcase before looking at Sasha one more time and PICKS HER UP! Conti walks up the ladder with Sasha Banks on her back getting one rung from the top. She takes a moment BEFORE FLYING OFF HITTING AN AVALANCHE AIR RAID CRASH THROUGH THE LADDER CRUSHING SASHA BANKS AND HERSELF!

The hatred between Conti and Banks might have taken them both out of this match as the two women lie motionless in the rubble of the broken in half ladder! The crowd chants holy shit as they both lay there motionlessly but the attention is soon back on the others in this match as BLISS STEPS INTO THE RING! She takes a moment to look at Sasha and dismissively waves at her before heading to the ladder as she slowly climbs due to the damage to her back throughout this match BUT SHE IS JOINED BY MELINA ON THE OTHER SIDE!

Melina and Bliss are both feeling the effects of this match as they slowly climb the ladder and look to make it to the top of the ladder! Both women start to fight at the top with Bliss being slightly more vicious as she knows first hand how much winning Money in the Bank means. However, there is a commotion from the crowd and we soon see why AS REAL HORSEWOMEN MEMBERS JESSAMYN DUKE AND MARINA SHAFIR RUN DOWN THE RAMP PUSHING THE LADDER OVER DROPPING BLISS AND MELINA!

Loud boos from the crowd as Shayna’s goons get involved in the match and attack Melina plus Bliss. The commentary team speculates they must have seen Shayna was down and out so came out to buy her some time/stop anyone else from winning. Melina and Bliss after being in a ladder match for nearly 20 minutes are too tried to properly fight back and THE REAL HORSEWOMEN HIT DUAL POWERBOMBS THROUGH THE LADDER BRIDGE IN THE CORNER OF THE RING BREAKING IT!

Bliss and Melina are down for the count as Duke and Shafir share a smirk before seeing Ruby Riott come into the ring! Ruby Riott looks angry as she charges at them and knocks Duke with a punch to the head. Marina though charges in but soon gets slammed down with a SNAP SUPLEX! Ruby looks to head towards the ladder but she is stopped by Duke who drags her off the ladder and starts laying into her. Ruby sends her back with a MASSIVE HEADBUTT… BUT SHAFIR CLOCKS HER WITH A BIG BOOT!

Shayna’s goons are having a big impact on the match and they look to go even more damage to Ruby… BUT LIV MORGAN JUMPS OFF THE ROPES HITTING A SPRINGBOARD FACEBUSTER TO SHAFIR! She smashes Duke’s face off the mat as Ruby sends Marina flying back towards the ropes. Ruby gets to her feet at the same time as Liv as the former friends look at each other and glare at one another… BEFORE TURNING TO THE REAL HORSEWOMEN AND SENDING THEM OUT OF THE RING!

Liv and Ruby after all their issues are forming a temporary alliance to the delight of the live crowd! They aren’t done as they head to the outside and they work together to keep Duke and Shafir down before looking at the dual ladder bridge outside the ring and they nod to each other with a slight smile on both their faces! Liv and Ruby head to the top rope as they line the pair up as RUBY HITS WE RIOT TO DUKE AND LIV HITS A MOONSAULT TO SHAFIR SEND BOTH WOMEN THROUGH THE LADDERS!

Loud cheers from the crowd as both Liv and Ruby take out Shayna’s goons. Both noticeably feel the effects of sending them through the ladder as they slowly rise out of the wreckage and come face to face. Liv and Ruby lock eyes with each other before nodding at each other as they slide into the ring! As soon as they enter the ring though THEY START FIGHTING WITH EACH OTHER ONCE AGAIN! Ruby and Liv are both desperate to win the match and fire off on each other but Ruby takes control as she gets Liv up INTO THE AIR READY TO SLAM HER INTO THE LADDER… BUT LIV ESCAPES AND DDT’S RUBY!

Ruby is staggered but gets back to her feet, still determined to pick up the win tonight BUT LIV STOPS HER WITH obLIVion! Loud cheers from the crowd as Liv Morgan gets back to her feet and starts to climb the ladder! Loud cheers for Liv and people start to cheer her name as she gets ever closer to the top of the ladder… HOWEVER, AS SHE CLIMBS WE SEE NAOMI MAKES HER WAY INTO THE RING! Liv though is reaching for the title and GETS HER FINGERTIPS ON THE TITLE… BUT NAOMI STOPS HER WITH A PUNCH TO THE GUT!

Liv is staggered as Naomi gets to the top as well AND SLAMS LIV’S HEAD INTO THE LADDER TOP STEP STUNNING HER! Naomi now tries to reach up but is struggling due to the damage done to her leg during the match AND LIV SMASHES HER IN THE RIBS! Both women start throwing hands as the fans chant for both women… UNTIL SHAYNA BASZLER REAPPEARS AND PUSHES OVER THE LADDER SENDING BOTH WOMEN CRASHING TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING!

NUCLEAR HEAT FROM THE CROWD AS SHAYNA SMIRKS TO HERSELF!
She winces slightly due to the pain but she repositions the ladder as she taps her head and the camera shows all the carnage all around the ring! Shayna slowly climbs the ladder and is nearly at the top… BUT CONTI GRABS HER LEG STOPPING HER! Even after everything, Conti has been through SHE REFUSES TO STAY DOWN! Shayna tries to shake Conti off but THE BRAZILIAN PULLS SHAYNA FROM THE LADDER!

Shayna looks furious and lays into her with a series of strikes BUT CONTI COUNTERS LOOKING TO LOCK IN AN ARMBAR ON SHAYNA’S RIGHT ARM! Shayna shouts in pain from the hold as Conti tries to take away the ability to climb! Shayna cries out in pain BUT USES ALL OF HER STRENGTH TO LIFT CONTI UP AND POWERBOMBS HER INTO THE UPRIGHT LADDER FINALLY FORCING A BREAK! Shayna rolls away wincing in pain as she looks to get back up but CONTI GETS TO HER FEET! SHE REFUSES TO GO DOWN!

Conti tries to go for a ROUNDHOUSE KICK BUT SHAYNA DUCKS AND LOCKS IN KIRIFUDA CLUTCH! She uses a modified one-arm version as she only uses the left arm and chokes the life out of Conti slowly! Conti tries to fight a way to escape but with blood pouring down her face it is too much she drops to the mat! Loud boos from the crowd as Shayna smiles evilly before climbing up the ladder. She gets to the top and soaks in the boos as she shouts to the crowd:

WE ALWAYS WIN!

AND SHAYNA PULLS DOWN THE MONEY IN THE BANK BRIEFCASE!

Winner and new Mrs. Money in the Bank: Shayna Baszler (22:30)

The boos carry on after the bell as Shayna holds the briefcase with her right arm and stands over all the wreckage during this match. The camera focuses on Conti who is still bleeding and out cold on the mat, Banks, Duke and Shafir all in different parts of the ringside area out cold. Naomi, Ruby, Bliss and Melina are all slowly starting to come to after the match.

Michael Cole: What a brutal match!

Corey Graves: All of these women put their bodies on the line tonight but in the end, Shayna Baszler walks out with the briefcase.


Michael Cole: Not without some help from her friends.

Corey Graves: Duke and Shafir came in at a pivotal time. If they didn’t stop Bliss and Melina, Shayna might not have had the time to recover.

We get a replay of the big moments within the match minus the moment Sasha busted Conti open. Once the replay finishes we get a shot of Shayna posing at the top of the entrance ramp and she is joined by her goons Duke and Shafir. We then get a shot of Conti being checked on by the medical team.

Michael Cole: Well hopefully our medical team can make sure Conti is OK but up next we see two of the more spooky forces in WWE collide.

Corey Graves: Let’s see how this match between The Fiend Bray Wyatt and The Demon King Finn Balor came about!

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We start the video package as we see the introduction of Bray Wyatt in his new Mr. Rodgers-like persona and him meeting Corey Graves. We then get clips over the last few months before seeing him confront Finn for the first time. The next clip shows the aftermath of the Bray attack and then we see Finn make his return at Roadblock, out for blood. The promo finishes by hyping up the Demon as a near-unstoppable force in WWE since arriving before cutting to a final shot of The Fiend cutting an imposing presence in front of an all-black background.

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The lights go out for the moment (and hopefully by this time it is dark) as the theme slowly builds. The fans in the arena cheer in anticipation and as the music slowly reaches its crescendo THE DEMON KING FINN BALOR makes his way onto the stage! The crowd goes wild as Finn Balor slowly crawls out in full demon attire and the lights turn blood-red! He takes his time making it down the ramp as the fans go wild for the Demon king.

Byron Saxton: Finn Balor makes sure to only bring out the Demon when he needs it the most and tonight, he may truly need it.

Corey Graves: Finn has had issues with Bray Wyatt in the past and if it was for illness, Bray Wyatt would have already come face to face with the Demon King.

Byron Saxton: But we have seen last year, that the Demon King can be beaten.

Corey Graves: Only two men have ever managed it. Karrion Kross and Samoa Joe. Will Bray Wyatt’s new Fiend persona become the third to do it?

Finn Balor takes his time getting into the ring before getting the crowd to chant along with his theme music, treating the fans like his own personal orchestra. Finn Balor finishes and kneels down in the ring as he awaits The Fiend. His music stops as there is an eerie silence before the lights slowly go off one by one. The Demon King remains unfazed as they all go out until:



The crowd are very unsure of what to make as the music starts to play. Once the “HURT HEAL” starts to play we see the red lights come on and flash for a while until THE FIEND BRAY WYATT slowly marches out on the stage cutting an imposing presence. In his hand, he has a lantern WHICH SEEMS TO BE IN SHAPE OF HIS OWN HEAD?!? He slowly walks down the ramp with a lot of the fans in stunned silence unsure what to make as their phones light up with flashes to catch this entrance.

Byron Saxton: Is…is that…

Corey Graves: Yes Byron it is exactly what you think it is.


Byron Saxton: Bray Wyatt is a sick sick man.

Corey Graves: And this is what Finn Balor has to face tonight. Someone who has truly become a monster. Or at least believes he is a monster.

The Fiend slowly heads to the steel steps and places his lantern on them before climbing into the ring, standing across from the Demon King who remains unfazed. Or maybe he isn’t showing it. The red lights go away (Cause fuck having red lights on whilst someone is wrestling) and the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Grudge match:
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The bell rings as The Fiend just stands there staring at The Demon King Finn Balor. Finn doesn’t move straight away as the fans get to soak in the visual of these two facing off. Finn is the first to move as he CHARGES IN AND HITS A MASSIVE DROPKICK… WHICH BRAY NO-SELLS! The Fiend just stands there and tilts his head as the Demon looks uncharacteristically shocked! He follows up by going for a series of hard strikes BUT THE FIEND ONCE AGAIN NO SELLS IT AND WIPES HIM OUT WITH A WICKED LARIAT IN RETURN!

Finn falls to the mat as the monster tilts his head and approaches Finn Balor who kicks him away which once again doesn’t hurt the monster but sends him back just enough for Finn to head to the ring apron! Finn climbs onto the ring apron as The Fiend slowly approaches him and HITS A HANGING SOCCER KICK SENDING HIM BACK SLIGHTLY BEFORE HITTING A SPRINGBOARD MISSILE DROPKICK FINALLY TAKING HIM OFF HIS FEET… BUT THE FIEND POPS RIGHT BACK UP TILTING HIS HEAD!

The commentary is stunned by this putting over how lethal Balor’s kicks are yet Bray aka The Fiend isn’t even feeling the effects of them! Finn looks in shock and tries to run off the ropes BUT THE FIEND GRABS HOLD OF HIM SLAMMING HIM DOWN WITH AN URNANGE! Finn is flattened once again by this monster of a man who hoists him up off the mat and BIEL TOSSES HIM ACROSS THE RING SENDING HIM BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!

Finn falls over as the commentary team mention we have never seen the Demon King dominated like this, bringing up him even overpowering Bobby Lashley at last year’s Wrestlemania! Finn gets back to his feet as BRAY CHARGES IN GOING TO FOR A BODY AVALANCHE BUT FINN MOVES JUST IN TIME! Bray stumbles out of the corner as FINN HITS AN OVERHEAD PELE KICK STOPPING THE FIEND FOR A SECOND AS FINN PICKS HIM UP AND HITS 1916! Finn drops the Fiend and makes the cover

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THE FIEND POWERS UP AT 1!

We rarely see an expression from the Demon King but right now he looks in shock as he looks at The Fiend who just sits up AND GRABS HIM BY THE THROAT! Bray looks to grab Finn's mouth looking to choke him BUT BALOR KICKS HIM OFF AS HARD AS HE CAN IN DESPERATION GETTING SOME BREATHING ROOM! Finn runs off the ropes and looks to go for a SLINGBLADE…BUT THE FIEND JUST SLAMS FINN BALOR TO THE MAT!

The Demon King winces in pain as Bray lifts him off the mat and hits a GUTWRENCH SUPLEX ONTO FINN SLAMMING HIM DOWN! Finn is staggered and seems to be struggling to even mount a fight back as THE FIEND GRABS HIM FROM BEHIND AND PERFORMS A NECK SNAP! Finn falls over onto the mat lifeless as the fans are in total shock at what just happened! Finn isn’t even moving as Bray scoops the lifeless body of Finn off the mat and HITS SISTER ABIGAIL! The Fiend drops Balor to the mat with his finisher BUT DOESN’T MAKE THE COVER!

He could end the match there and then but The Fiend just tilts his head looking at Finn Balor on the mat before looking at his gloves. We see HURT and HEAL written on both of the gloves as The Fiend looks at his hands before dropping the HEAL HAND AND GRABS FINN BALOR BY THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AS HE LOCKS HIM IN A MANDIBLE CLAW WITH THE HURT HAND! He chokes the life out of Finn Balor who can’t fight back! The referee looks over at Finn who is out cold and THROWS THE MATCH OUT GIVING THE FIEND THE WIN!

Winner via stoppage: “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt (3:45)

The Fiend Bray Wyatt holds onto the mandible claw for a few seconds before finally letting go of the hold! He gets to his feet as the referee is too scared to lift his hand into the air leaving The Fiend to stand in the middle of the ring with an out cold Finn Balor laid out on the mat having been destroyed tonight.


Byron Saxton: I’ve never seen anyone do that to Finn when he is in his demon form!

Corey Graves: That performance was something else.

Byron Saxton: Bray Wyatt, The Fiend just destroyed a former Universal Champion in a matter of minutes.


Corey Graves: The Fiend might just be a terrifying prospect for everyone on Smackdown Live.

The Fiend remains in the ring and tilts his head as the lights start to go off one by one as we cut away from The Fiend Bray Wyatt stood over the broken body of the Demon King Finn Balor as we cut to the backstage area…

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And we once again see the hosts of Wrestlemania THE IICONICS standing backstage with a pair of microphones ready to conduct an interview.

Peyton Royce: What a truly Iconic Night two!

Billie Kay: And who do these people have to thank for such an Iconic night?

The Iiconics point at themselves.

Peyton Royce: Us!

They fan themselves as we hear a cough from off-screen. The camera pans over and WE SEE THE BELLA TWINS! The crowd gives them a mixed reaction due to being much more smarky in nature and The Iiconics give them a similarly unfavorable welcome.

Billie Kay: Oh yes, two “Hall of Famers”.

Quotation marks from Billie as neither Brie nor Nikki look impressed.

Nikki Bella: Pretty sure it is confirmed.

Nikki and Brie show off their Hall of Fame rings to the camera plus The Iiconics.

Brie Bella: Do you have these?

Peyton Royce: Well, we weren’t going to tell you but the only reason you got into this year's Hall of Fame is because we turned it down.

The Bella twins look at each other with a “This Bitch” face.

Billie Kay: We wanted to give back to other lesser tag teams.

Nikki and Brie step forward at this point looking fed up.

Nikki Bella: Well, let’s see what’s lesser about this!

THE BELLAS SLAP THE IICONICS KNOCKING THE DUO OVER TO A POP FROM THE FANS! The Bella Twins walk off as the Wrestlemania hosts are left holding their faces in pain.

Billie Kay: These Hall of Famers have no respect.

Peyton nods as they carry on holding their faces as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside ahead of the next match.

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Michael Cole: Well our hosts aren’t exactly being respectful of one of the newest editions to the Hall of Fame.

Elias: Let’s be honest, when have the Iiconics ever been respectful of anyone?



A mixed reaction with a few boos due to being heels but a lot of cheers for THE UNGOVERNABLES led by Zelina Vega. CESARO and ILJA DRAGUNOV are both dressed in fancy war general like jacket trench coats as they pose at the top of the entrance ramp. They take them off as they enter the ring and pose in the ring ahead of this tag team titles match.

Michael Cole: The Ungovernables came into Wrestlemania expecting a much better weekend but not a single member has been able to win a match this weekend.

Elias: Andrade lost his Universal title, Angel Garza missed out on the Money in the Bank briefcase and Shinsuke Nakamura lost in the Andre the Giant battle royal.

Michael Cole: It’s probably why Zelina is out here in person for this match.


Elias: She wants to make sure her clients have some success this weekend.



A massive pop from the crowd as the World tag team champions THE USOS walk out in their signature hoodies and hold their tag team titles into the air! They looked focused as they walk to the ring but do slap hands with a few of the fans in the front row before joining their opponents inside the ring.

Michael Cole: The Usos have been the standard bearers in the tag team division for the last few years. This has been their division.


Elias: Seven-time tag team champions. Not many teams can match that kind of record and the number of title reigns within the tag team division.

Michael Cole: But tonight they face someone who is a tag team specialist in his own right with a variety of different partners.

Elias: A six-time tag team champion, five times with Sheamus and once with Tyson Kidd. Can Cesaro become a seven-time tag team champion himself?

The usual title introduction are done as Zelina can be seen giving some instructions to Cesaro and Ilja from outside the ring. Once the introductions are finished we see Jimmy step into the ring for The Usos whilst Ilja starts for The Ungovernables as the referee calls for the bell to get this title match underway!

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Ilja starts the match off at a fast pace going right after Jimmy Uso with a series of strikes and catches Jimmy Uso off-guard, getting him into the ropes and trapping him for the moment. Ilja runs off the ropes and looks to charge at Jimmy BUT JEY BLIND TAGS IN. Ilja charges in but Cesaro shouts to him there was a blind tag so Ilja stops. Commentary put over the experience of Cesaro who knows all the tricks of the trade as Ilja heads over to him and makes the tag as Jey and Cesaro step into the middle of the ring.

Jey is very confident but so is the Swiss Superman as Jimmy tries to go for a lock-up with Cesaro BUT GET A MASSIVE EUROPEAN UPPERCUT TO THE HEAD ROCKING HIM! Zelina applauds her client from outside the ring as Cesaro grabs hold of Jey ready to slam him to the mat but JEY ELBOWS CESARO UNTIL HE LET’S GO OF THE HOLD! Jey retreats back to his corner and regroups for a moment holding his jaw as Cesaro smirks to himself.

Jey after consulting with his tag team partner charges back in as Cesaro goes for another EUROPEAN UPPERCUT… BUT JEY USO AVOIDS IT AND HITS A CHOP BLOCK KICK TAKING CESARO OFF HIS FEET! Jey follows up with a JUMPING HEADBUTT before making the cover 1 Cesaro kicks out! A lot more damage is needed to keep Cesaro down as Jey Uso makes the tag bringing Jimmy into the mat. Both men see Cesaro charging forward and connecting with A DOUBLE BACK ELBOW BEFORE HITTING A DOUBLE ELBOW DROP!

Jimmy makes the cover 1 Cesaro kicks out! Cesaro is still pretty fresh as Jey heads back to the apron leaving Jimmy in the ring. Jimmy gives Cesaro a couple of punches looking to lift Cesaro off the mat for a SUPLEX BUT CESARO COUNTERS WITH ONE OF HIS OWN! Jimmy lands on his back and turns around into a BIG BOOT DROPPING HIM! Cesaro grabs hold of Jimmy and brings him over to the corner making the tag BRINGING ILJA BACK INTO THE MATCH!

Ilja has a wicked smile on his face as Cesaro helps lift Jimmy up but before Ilja can strike him Jey Uso climbs into the ring. He goes right after Ilja as they brawl for a minute whilst Jimmy brawls with Cesaro! They end up sending the challengers out of the ring and over the top rope. They then look at each other and nod as they CONNECT WITH DUAL SUICIDE DIVES WIPING OUT THE CHALLENGERS! Zelina outside the ring shakes her head and takes a sip from a water bottle as Jimmy grabs Ilja rolling him back into the ring!

Jimmy climbs onto the apron and connects with a SPRINGBOARD SPLASH as he hooks the leg 1 2 Ilja kicks out! The Mad Russian is grounded for the moment and Jimmy goes to work with a few kicks to Ilja on the mat. Ilja though smiles through the pain and starts to rise as he fires off some strikes of his own staggering Jimmy UNTIL HE COUNTERS WITH A SAMOAN DROP! He drops Ilja and makes another quick cover 1 2 Ilja kicks out as Jimmy rolls to the corner and tags in Jey.

Jey Uso comes into the ring and goes after Ilja as he starts laying into the Mad Russian with a series of LEAPING SHOULDERBLOCKS! Ilja falls to the mat as Cesaro noticeably is having a word with Zelina Vega whilst watching on the apron as the two seem to be talking strategy. Jey Uso meanwhile grabs Ilja and sends him into the corner as he hits a SERIES OF JUMPING CLOTHESLINES IN THE CORNER! Jey makes the tag to Jimmy as the duo starts working over Ilja in the corner of the ring together.

Jey and Jimmy make a few rapid tags leaving Jimmy the legal man in the ring as they go for a DOUBLE UNDERHOOK SUPLEX… BUT CESARO CLOBBERS JEY FROM BEHIND WITH AN EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Boos from the crowd as Cesaro helps his partner and tosses Jey from the ring! Jimmy catches Cesaro with a SUPERKICK as he turns around. Cesaro falls out of the ring BUT ILJA HITS JIMMY USO WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! 1 2 Jimmy kicks out!

The Ungovernables are back in this! Ilja follows up by running off the ropes and connects with a LOW EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! He stays on Jimmy and hits him with a variety of punches to the head, trying to wear down one of half of the tag team champions here. He picks Jimmy Uso off the mat and CONNECTS WITH SAITO SUPLEX SENDING JIMMY BACK TOWARDS THE UNGOVERNABLES CORNER! Ilja makes the cover 1 2 Jimmy kicks out!

Ilja gets to his feet as Cesaro is back on the apron so he MAKES THE TAG! Cesaro steps into the ring as he grabs hold of Jimmy AND SLAMS HIM DOWN WITH A SUPLEX ILJA HITS A JUMPING STOMP TO JIMMY! Cesaro hooks the leg 1 2 Jimmy kicks out! The Ungovernables are starting to take control of the match as Zelina watches from the outside and Jey returns to the apron to cheer his partner on. Cesaro is working over Jimmy on the mat and grinding him down, using his power advantage here to control the match!

Cesaro gets Jimmy off the mat and locks him in A SLEEPER HOLD AS JIMMY STRUGGLED! Cesaro even swings Jimmy as he holds him BUT JIMMY ELBOWS CESARO UNTIL HE DROPS HIM! Jimmy looks to make the tag… BUT ILJA KNOCKS JEY OFF THE APRON WITH A LARIAT! Ilja doesn’t stop there as he leaps to the top rope and FLIES OFF HITTING A DIVING VERSION OF TORPEDO MOSCOW WIPING OUT JEY USO!

Back in the ring Jimmy turns back around and goes for a SUPERKICK TO CESARO BUT THE SWISS SUPERMAN COUNTERS SLAMMING HIM DOWN WITH AN OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX! Jimmy lands with a hard thud as Cesaro follows up with another MASSIVE EUROPEAN UPPERCUT SENDING JIMMY INTO THE CORNER! Cesaro doesn’t stop there as he connects with a series of CORNER UPPERCUTS as Ilja appears on the apron again so Cesaro makes the tag!

Cesaro hits an Irish whip sending Jimmy Uso toward Ilja Dragunov getting hit with a JUMPING BIG BOOT! Ilja makes the cover 1 2 Jimmy kicks out! Ilja follows it up by connecting with a TEARDROP SUPLEX SLAMMING JIMMY DOWN TO THE MAT! Jimmy winces in pain as Ilja Dragunov follows up with a series of KNIFE EDGE CHOPS BACKING HIM INTO THE CORNER! Jimmy gets a series of CORNER CLOTHESLINES OFF before tagging Cesaro into the match!

Ilja lays in a few clotheslines more before Cesaro picks him up and slams him onto the mat as he makes the cover whilst Jey gets back onto the ring apron 1 2 Jimmy kicks out! Jimmy is in trouble as Jey Uso cheers him on but Cesaro carries on the damage by slamming him down with a BUTTERFLY SUPLEX! Cesaro makes the cover again 1 2 Jimmy kicks out again! Cesaro though is ready to attempt to end this and locks Jimmy Uso in a SHARPSHOOTER!

Cesaro is yanking on the back of Jimmy Uso and trying to force him to tap out! Cesaro has the hold on tight as Jey Uso runs into the ring trying to break it up BUT JEY HITS HIM WITH A SUPERKICK SENDING ILJA INTO THE ROPES BUT ILJA REBOUNDS HITTING THE CONSTANTIN SPECIAL! Jey falls over as Ilja takes him out of the ring and Jimmy is still stuck in the hold but is close to the ropes now as he reaches out AND FORCES THE BREAK!

Cesaro keeps the hold locked in till the count of 3 before breaking it as he argues with the referee which distracts them SO ZELINA CAN SLAP JIMMY IN THE FACE BEHIND THE REFEREE’S BACK! Boos from the crowd as Vega makes her presence felt but Cesaro then grabs Jimmy's legs as he shouts to Ilja on the outside AS THEY GET READY TO GO FOR THE MOSCOW SWING (Giant swing finished with a Torpedo Moscow)! Cesaro goes to start the swing but JIMMY IS FIRED UP AS HE KICKS CESARO OFF SENDING HIM INTO THE CORNER AS ILJA TAGS HIMSELF IN!

Ilja charges at Jimmy Uso GOING FOR TORPEDO MOSCOW… JIMMY CATCHES HIM WITH A SUPERKICK STOPPING HIM! Ilja falls down as Cesaro charges in BUT JIMMY USO CATCHES HIM WITH A SAMOAN DROP! Jey Uso comes up onto the ring apron as Jimmy makes his way over and makes the tag bringing JEY USO BACK INTO THE MATCH! Loud cheers from the crowd as Cesaro and Ilja get to their feet and get met with a SUPERKICK EACH! Both men fall down…

BUT AS THIS IS GOING ON ZELINA CLIMBS ONTO THE APRON HOLDING THE WATER BOTTLE AS SHE STARTS SHOUTING AT THE REFEREE! The referee is confused as The Usos ignore this and get ready to bring this match to an end! Jimmy heads to the turnbuckle closest to where Zelina is arguing with the referee whilst Jey heads to the one adjacent across the ring from him. They climb to the top rope… BUT JIMMY USO SLIPS AND FALLS TO THE RING FLOOR!

He lands with a hard thud as Jey Uso is distracted by this and checks on his partner whilst Zelina jumps off the apron cackling taking a sip from the water bottle she is holding! Jey Uso climbs off the apron to check on his partner BUT CESARO CLOCKS HIM WITH A PUNCH STUNNING JEY! Cesaro follows up BY HITTING A DEADLIFT SUPERPLEX BACK INTO THE SLAMMING JEY DOWN! Cesaro then grabs hold of Jey Uso and spins him around… MOSCOW SWING! Cesaro let's go as Ilja makes the cover!

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WE HAVE NEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!

Winner via pinfall and New World tag team champions: The Ungovernables (10:38)

A mixed reaction from the live crowd as Cesaro becomes a 7-time tag team champion whilst Ilja Dragunov becomes a champion in WWE for the first time in his short career. Jimmy Uso winces in pain on the outside clutching his arm as he shouts to the referee that the turnbuckle was wet. Zelina Vega meanwhile slides into the ring and insists on passing the tag team titles to her clients as they celebrate.

Michael Cole: The Ungovernables hold the tag team titles but thanks to a moment of luck!

Elias: I don’t think it was luck Michael. Look at this replay!

We see a replay appear on the screen and we focus on Zelina Vega arguing with the referee AS THE WATER BOTTLE IS SHOWN IN HER HAND AS SHE THROWS WATER ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! We cut back to the ring as we see The Usos standing together furious and whilst Zelina smirks in the ring with her clients as they carry on celebrating the win tonight.

Michael Cole: Zelina proving to be the difference and The Usos will not be happy.

Elias: The referee didn’t notice the tampering with the top rope cause Zelina used her sleight of hand to mess with the top rope and it paid off.

Michael Cole: I don’t see this issue being over any time soon.

Elias: Well tonight we might see the end of a career that had only just been revived. We will see Edge take on Seth Rollins in a No Holds Barred match. Let’s see how we got here.

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We cut to a video package that recaps Edge’s return and comeback to the ring. We see clips of his retirement speech before cutting to him getting to return during the Royal Rumble. We then cut to Fastlane and see Seth Rollins taking him out for a few weeks with a steel chair. We then cut to Seth’s explanation and we see clips of him throughout the year including last year’s Wrestlemania 35 win to become Universal Champion. We then see Edge’s return to finish off the package and his promise to not only beat Seth but to hurt him as the package comes to an end!

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The loudest pop of the night as the iconic music of EDGE hits and for the first time in 8 years, he is wrestling at Wrestlemania! Edge takes his time as he comes out with his signature trench coat on. He takes a moment to look out into the crowd and soaks in the reaction before pausing for a moment as he wants for his pyro to go off! Once the signature pose is done, Edge marches down the ramp with a purpose.

Michael Cole: Edge’s return to the ring was a moment of joy for not only him but the fans and his family. He was cruelly robbed of eight years in the ring and forced to vacate his World title but he is now back in the WWE.

Elias: Seth Rollins though tried to take it away from Edge. He tried to end his career once again and put him back on the shelf. I hope Edge kicks his ass tonight.

Michael Cole: We are not supposed to be biased Elias but I agree. There is a reason Big Show had enough and left commentary just to try to stop Seth Rollins.

Elias: I don’t think even Rollins fiancée will be rooting for him tonight…



Massive heat from the live crowd as SETH ROLLINS theme hits. He takes his time walking out before coming out dressed in all white. He has a smug smirk on his face and sticks his arms out in a saviour life pose taunting the fans.

Michael Cole: Seth says he wants to save careers once he is done with Edge but tonight, he is looking to end one.

Elias: Both men are out for blood tonight. This is going to be a fight.

Seth also noticeably has a white robe flowing on his back as Edge in the ring looks furious AND HE AIN’T WAITING FOR SETH TO GET TO THE RING AS EDGE SLIDES OUT OF THE RING! Edge sprints down the ramp and LEAPS ONTO SETH WHO WAS TOO BUSY TAUNTING THE FANS! The referee in the ring calls for the bell to get this match underway!

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Edge is beating the shit out of Seth Rollins on the entrance ramp to the delight of the fans! He is letting out weeks of anger now he has finally got his hands on Seth and RIPS THE ROBE OFF OF HIM! Edge isn’t done though as he uses the robe to START CHOKING SETH ROLLINS WITH IT! Loud cheers from the crowd as Seth is coughing and spluttering on the ramp. Edge has a wild crazed look on his face as Seth desperately clocks Edge in the stomach a few times to get some space and escape the choke!

Seth crawls away, still struggling after being choked but Edge is far from done. Edge grabs him by the hair and STARTS PUNCHING SETH IN THE HEAD AGAIN! Edge grabs hold of Seth and BACK BODY DROPS SETH ONTO THE BARRICADE! Seth falls into the crowd as Edge climbs over the barricade HEADING INTO THE CROWD LOOKING TO HURT SETH SOME MORE! Seth is trying to get some breathing room but Edge ain’t letting him escape.

Edge meanwhile takes Seth on a little WALK AND BRAWL AS HE BATTERS HIM! They carry on battling through the crowd as the fans go wild and cheer as they get to a plant wearing Edge’s shirt that is available on WWEshop.com. They are holding a cardboard sign which says “Burn Seth down” and EDGE SMASHES IT OVER SETH LEAVING HIM WEARING IT FOR THE MOMENT! Edge then grabs Seth and SENDS HIM INTO THE BRICK WALL BOUNCING OFF IT!

Seth falls to the mat selling the beating he has taken so far from a fired-up and angry Edge. Edge meanwhile looks around the area where they have ended up fighting. He looks for a weapon to do more damage and eventually he finds a metal trash can and EMPTIES IT ONTO THE FLOOR! We also see a wooden plank fall out of it as Edge makes his way over to Seth AND HITS HIM WITH A TRASH CAN! Edge then places it on Seth's head as HE WHACKES IT WITH THE WOODEN PLANK!

Edge doesn’t stop with one or two shots, hitting him several times and even putting a massive dent in the trash can! He fires off so many shots that the wooden plank breaks in half prompting Edge to toss it away. Edge pulls the trashcan off the head of Rollins who is looking totally dazed having had no offense so far this match. He grabs hold of Seth and looks like he is about to DDT SETH ONTO THE TRASHCAN… BUT SETH HITS A LOW BLOW IN DESPERATION!

Massive heat from the crowd as Seth gets his first piece of offense in this match and he had to resort to a cheap shot! Edge falls over to the floor as Seth has to take a moment to gather himself after being battered early on in this match. Seth looks at Edge who is clutching down below as he looks furious BEFORE HITTING EDGE WITH A JUMPING KNEE KEEPING HIM DOWN FOR THE MOMENT! Seth snarls as he looks at Edge before looking at the archway above and he seems to have an idea.

Seth grabs hold of Edge and tells him he makes him sick! He then HITS EDGE WITH A DDT ONTO THE TRASH CAN CRUSHING IT! The commentary brings up Edge’s neck being the reason he was forced to retire and DDTing him onto a trash can might do even more damage. Seth though isn’t happy with just that as he climbs into the stands leaving Edge on the mat before heading to the ARCHWAY AS HE LINES EDGE UP AND FLIES OFF HITTING A PHOENIX SPLASH!

A holy shit chant starts from the fans though a few respond with a “You still suck chant”! Seth gets back to his feet and is now smirking as Edge unsurprisingly isn’t moving on the floor. Seth looks at the fans and asks Edge if he wants to see them even closer as he picks him up AND SUPLEXES HIM ON THE RING FLOOR! Edge shouts in pain as Seth slowly stalks him before grabbing a drink from one of the fans. Seth turns to Edge and POURS THE DRINK ONTO EDGE!

Loud boos from the crowd as Rollins shows total disrespect to Edge before tossing the cup onto Edge. Seth looks towards the stage as he sees the pirate ship in the distance and looks to send Edge that way. He drags Edge off the mat before IRISH WHIPPING HIM INTO THE SET CAUSING EDGE TO BOUNCE OFF IT! Edge’s back slides down the ship as Seth is totally beating the hell out of him. Seth looks to follow up and do even more damage to Edge with another HIGH KNEE… BUT EDGE MOVES JUST IN TIME CAUSING SETH TO SMASH HIS KNEE OFF THE SHIP!

Seth winces in pain after colliding with the ship as EDGE GRABS SETH SLAMMING HIS HEAD INTO THE SHIP SEVERAL TIMES! There is a sense of desperation on the face of Edge as he tries to hurt Seth Rollins! He drops Seth’s head as he falls over and Edge backs away from him as he lines Seth up. Edge once again runs his hands through his hair and has a wild-eyed look on his face BEFORE CHARGING IN HITTING SETH WITH A SPEAR SENDING THEM THROUGH THE PIRATE SHIP ON THE STAGE!

Another holy shit chant starts up from the crowd as the camera focuses on the hole made in part of the set! It takes a good 15-20 seconds before we see movement as Edge grabs Seth AND TOSSES HIM OUT OF THE SHIP! Edge noticeably is holding the back of his neck whilst Seth lays down and out on the floor as Edge thinks about what he wants to do to hurt Seth next. He takes a look at Seth before heading towards the ring and WALKS TO THE RING APRON GRABBING A KENDO STICK!

Edge walks up the entrance ramp and still has a face of pure fury as Seth crawls into the tech area looking to escape from Edge. The Rated R Superstar though will chase Seth to the ends of the Earth right now and catches back up to him as he starts to wail on him with the kendo stick getting off a series of shots to the back of Seth Rollins! Edge is giving Seth’s back a beating here as Rollins cries out in pain! The stick starts to splinter but Edge carries on… UNTIL SETH IN DESPERATION GRABS A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND SPRAYS EDGE WITH IT!

Edge falls back dropping the kendo stick to the floor as he coughs and splutters. Seth ruthlessly follows through BY SMASHING EDGE IN THE HEAD WITH IT! Edge falls back leaning on a table next to him BUT SETH FOLLOWS UP WITH ANOTHER SHOT TO THE SKULL! Edge falls to the floor as Seth tosses the fire extinguisher away and takes a moment to rest on the table himself, having taken a bit of a beating himself so far before looking at the kendo stick on the ground with evil intentions.

He looks at Edge on the floor and stands over him PINNING HIS HEAD DOWN TO THE MAT WITH HIS BOOT BEFORE JAMMING HIM WITH STICK PRESSING ON HIS THROAT! Loud boos from the crowd as Seth goes right for the neck of Edge! The same neck that caused Edge to miss 8 years of his career! Edge coughs and chokes before Seth finally let's go after keeping it pressed for a good 10-15 seconds! Seth soaks in the heat from the crowd as Edge is starting to struggle.

Seth then looks around and sees the tech guy standing by a bunch of equipment and tells him to move. When the guy doesn’t SETH CLOCKS HIM WITH THE KENDO STICK TO LOUD BOOS FROM THE CROWD! Seth is willing to hurt anyone in his pursuit of hurting Edge as he tosses the stick elsewhere before looking around the equipment. He then pulls out some CABLES AND HAS A SINISTER SMIRK! He walks back over to Edge and USES THE CABLES TO CHOKE THE LIFE OUT OF EDGE!

More massive heat from the live crowd as he once again targets the neck of Edge and wants to end his career for good! Edge’s face is starting to turn red due to how much Seth is choking him as Edge desperately tries to find a way to escape and REACHES AROUND FOR A WEAPON… FINDING A KENDO STICK AND SMASHES SETH'S RIGHT KNEE UNTIL HE BREAKS THE CHOKE! Seth rolls away clutching his knee as Edge crawls onto the ramp struggling to breathe dropping the kendo stick!

Edge is still struggling to recover after being choked as he rests on the LED ramp with Seth getting to his feet first. Seth sees Edge crawling on the ramp and lines him up LOOKING FOR A CURB STOMP ON THE LED RAMP… BUT EDGE MOVES JUST IN TIME AVOIDING THE STOMP! Edge gets to his feet and hits a RUSSIAN LEGSWEEP ONTO THE ENTRANCE RAMP! A close call for Edge as the commentary team talks about how lethal that stomp could be to someone with Edge’s career-ending neck issues!

Edge takes a moment to rest on the barricade and noticeably grabs his neck, feeling the impact of Seth's offense early on. Edge grabs hold of Seth looking to send him down the ramp towards the ring with an Irish whip BUT SETH REVERSES IT AND SENDS EDGE INTO THE RING APRON RIBS FIRST! Edge bounces back off as SETH FOLLOWS UP WITH A SLINGBLADE ONTO THE RING FLOOR! Edge winces in pain as Seth looks at him with disgust before heading back to the ring apron.

He looks underneath the ring as we can hear the crowd start up a “WE WANT TABLES” chant which Seth nods listening to as he grabs a table and teases bringing it out… BEFORE PUSHING IT BACK IN! Loud boos again from the crowd as he places it back under the ring. He then takes a moment to pull out a BASEBALL BAT FROM UNDER THE RING! The commentary team mentions that Seth Rollins was the man who brought an end to the career of Sting and this is Sting’s weapon of choice!

He walks over to Edge and cackles to himself in signature Seth fashion as Edge lunges at him BUT SETH RAMS THE BAT INTO THE GUT OF EDGE! The veteran doubles over in pain due to the move as Seth follows it up by SMASHING THE BAT INTO THE BACK OF EDGE! Edge falls to the mat in pain as Seth stands over him and taunts him some more telling Edge he shouldn’t have come back! Seth walks over to Edge and looks like he is going to use the bat to LOCK IN A MODIFIED SLEEPER HOLD WITH IT, TARGETTING THE NECK AGAIN BUT EDGE COUNTERS WITH A MULE KICK DOWN LOW!

It’s all legal and payback for the one Seth did to Edge earlier in the match! Edge grabs a hold of the bat whilst Seth is holding it and USES IT TO HIT A MODFIDED RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Seth falls and he releases his grip on the bat leaving Edge in control of it! Edge takes a moment to get his breath as commentary Edge will have a lot of ring rust and question how his cardio is having not done anything like this for years. Edge seems fine for the moment as he sees Seth trying to get back to his feet and SMASHES HIM WITH THE BAT!

A brutal shot to the head from Edge as Seth Rollins falls to the mat in a ton of pain. Edge doesn’t stop there as he looks at the right leg of Seth Rollins AND CLATTERS IT SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE BASEBALL BAT! Seth cries out in pain due to the damage being done as commentary reminds us that Seth has had to miss months of his career due to injuries to the right leg. Edge finishes off his assault with one more shot to the right leg before tossing the bat away elsewhere!

Edge winces in pain but he might have stopped Seth from using the lethal Curb Stomp in this match. Edge makes his way back to the ring apron and grabs Seth Rollins as he looks to roll him back into the ring but SETH RAKES THE EYES! Desperation move from Seth but it is all legal in this match! Seth grabs hold of Edge and using all of his power lifts Edge up HITTING HIM WITH A BUCKLE BOMB INTO THE RINGSIDE BARRICADE IN THE CORNER!

Seth has to take a moment to recover due to the damage done to his leg by Edge during this match as Edge is laid in a heap in the corner. Commentary mention that Seth has taken people out of action with that move. Rollins meanwhile starts to look under the ring apron for another weapon and pulls out A STEEL CHAIR! The signature weapon of Edge throughout the years and what Seth Rollins used to put Edge on the shelf for nearly a month. Edge has recovered and charges at Seth looking for the SPEAR… BUT SETH USES THE CHAIR TO BLOCK EDGE WHO COLLIDES WITH IT!

Edge falls down to the mat clutching his head in pain as Seth cackles like only he can (and Wolf Beast cringes) before SMASHING THE CHAIR OVER THE BACK OF EDGE! He wails on him several times before dropping the chair on the floor. Edge is struggling and clearly dazed as commentary put over the intelligence of Seth Rollins. Seth Rollins grabs hold of Edge and IRISH WHIPS HIM INTO THE TIMEKEEPER AREA! Edge’s back bounces off the wall as SETH CONNECTS WITH A BIG BOOT WITH HIS LEFT LEG SENDING EDGE CRASHING INTO THE TIMEKEEPER’S AREA!

Seth starts taunting the fans and arguably spending too much time posing. Seth looks to the announce table as he tells Elias and Michael Cole to move. Elias thinks about arguing but Cole convinces him not to as he’ll lose his job like Big Show so he limps away (as he is still injured thanks to EWR)! Seth takes the announce table apart before turning around ready to go after Edge to put him through the table AS EDGE HAS PICKED UP THE RING BELL AND SMASHES SETH IN THE HEAD! Seth falls back as Edge whacks him again in the head before dropping the bell in the timekeeper’s area!

He lines up Seth who is on wobbly legs as EDGE USES THE BARRICADE WALL TO HITTING A DIVING BULLDOG SENDING SETH FACE FIRST INTO THE ANNOUNCE TABLE! Seth falls over in pain as Edge stands next to him and looks at the announce table as he has an idea. He grabs hold of Seth Rollins and pulls him onto the announce table! He gets him in position as HE LOOKS TO HIT KILLSWITCH ONTO THE TABLE BUT SETH COUNTERS WITH A NECKBREAKER! The table doesn’t break as Seth gets back to his feet and lifts Edge up AS HE HITS A PEDIGREE THROUGH THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!

Boos from the crowd as Seth Rollins sends Edge through the table with his mentor’s signature move. Seth noticeably feels the pain his leg is in whilst Edge isn’t moving. Rollins gets back to his feet but has an evil smirk on his face as he grabs hold of Edge and rolls him into the ring. Seth Rollins taunts Edge and shouts to him “It’s time to put you down for good” as he heads to the corner LINING UP EDGE FOR THE CURB STOMP! Edge is struggling to his knees as SETH CHARGES IN…

BUT EDGE MOVES JUST IN TIME AS SETH HURTS HIS KNEE AND EDGE POUNCES USING THE MISTAKE TO HIS ADVANTAGE AND HITTING A KILLSWITCH!
Edge uses his best friend’s move to put Rollins down on the mat but doesn’t make the cover still feeling the effects of going through the table or does he want to do more damage to Seth? Edge gets back to his feet looking at and looks at the fans as we hear a “WE WANT TABLES” chant again so Edge nods and heads outside TO GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT!

He looks back under the ring and pulls out the table Seth was grabbing earlier getting a loud pop from the fans as well as a thank you Edge chant from the crowd. Edge slides the table into the ring and sets it up in the corner propping it against the turnbuckle. Seth is still down on the mat as Edge makes his way over him and hits him with a series of punches to the head before he looks to Irish whip him into the table… BUT SETH REVERSES AND COUNTERS INTO A RIPCORD KNEE! Seth winces in pain but makes the first cover of the match!

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Rollins smirks to himself before touching his knee again which is clearly in pain as he looks at Edge and taunts him on the mat! Seth tells Edge he should have stayed down before grabbing hold of him as he sends Edge into the middle rope! Edge rests on it as SETH RUNS THE ROPES MIMICKING REY MYSTERIO… BEFORE SLIDING TO THE OUTSIDE AND SLAPS EDGE! Loud heat from the crowd as Seth copies not only Rey Mysterio but also one of Christian’s signature moves!

Seth Rollins carries on the taunting and even looks into the crowd as he does Christian’s signature looking for his peeps taunt as the crowd reaches a fever pitch in their boos. Seth follows up by looking at the ring floor as he sees THE STEEL CHAIR HE USED EARLIER IN THE MATCH HAVING EVIL INTENTIONS! He grabs hold of the steel chair and heads back into the ring, Edge is still down as he swings it looking to hurt him… BUT HE AVOIDS IT AND SWEEPS THE LEG SENDING SETH CRASHING TO THE MAT!

Seth drops the chair as Edge grabs hold of it as the two men fight over the chair BUT EDGE WINS OUT AS HE GETS READY TO HIT SETH WITH IT BUT SETH DROPKICKS THE CHAIR INTO EDGE’S FACE! Edge drops the chair and falls to the mat as Seth winces in pain having had to use his injured right knee. It takes Seth a moment before he gets back to his feet glaring at Edge as he looks at the chair on the mat. He grabs hold of Edge lifting him up and HITS GOD’S LAST GIFT (SMALL PACKAGE DRIVER) ONTO THE STEEL CHAIR! Seth makes the lax cover

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Edge kicks out!

Seth looks shocked as commentary once again hammers home the neck issues Edge has recovered from. Seth argues with the referee but he makes it clear it was a 2 count! Seth shakes his head furious before looking at the steel chair again ready to do a ton more damage to Edge. He lifts it up into the air AND STARTS SLAMMING IT REPEATEDLY ON HIS BACK SEVERAL TIMES! There is an insane amount of aggression as he wails on Edge with the steel chair before tossing it to the side and making the cover!

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Edge kicks out!

Seth once again looks shocked Edge refuses to go down here! Seth is furious that Edge somehow stayed alive and shakes his head. He heads over to Edge and JUST STARTS WAILING ON HIM WITH A SERIES OF PUNCHES TO THE HEAD! He is furious and Edge is struggling to defend himself as Seth finally finishes off, dropping him to the mat. Seth sits there for a moment before looking at the chair across the ring having evil intentions! Seth rolls out of the ring and looks under it, looking for another instrument to do even more damage as he PULLS OUT A SECOND STEEL CHAIR!

Michael Cole on commentary realizes what his plan is and talks about Edge having a history of injuring people with CON-CHAIR-COS! They talk about all the neck injuries Edge has had and that this could not only end his career but also paralyze him! Seth climbs back into the ring as he makes his way over to Edge BUT EDGE SHOCKS HIM WITH EDGEUCTION! He plants Seth Rollins who drops the steel chair across the ring as Edge makes the cover for the first time this match!

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Rollins kicks out!

Edge doesn’t get angry and just goes right back on the attack as he grabs hold of Seth Rollins, putting pressure on the damaged right knee from earlier in the match! He gets a hold of him as Seth tries to squirm out and gets him locked in the EDGECATOR (Inverted kneeling sharpshooter)! Seth screams in pain due to the damage he has done to not only himself but Edge has done to his right knee in this match and looks to reach out for the steel chairs or someway to break the hold but THE CHAIRS ARE OUT OF REACH!

Edge also positions himself in between the chairs so Seth can’t get to them as he looks to really bend the hold! Seth is in so much pain right now as he lifts his arm into the air! Seth though uses all of his strength to crawl and crawl and crawl as he reaches the ropes! BUT EDGE DOESN’T BREAK AS IT IS A NO HOLDS BARRED MATCH! The ropes don’t break the hold but Seth uses them to pull himself through the ropes and SENDS BOTH MEN FALLING TO THE OUTSIDE… BREAKING THE HOLD!

Both men land on the mat with a hard thud as they sell the impact of falling out of the ring. Edge gets up first and looks like he is ready to end this! He heads to the ring post as he lines Seth Rollins up and charges in… BUT SETH COUNTERS WITH A MID-AIR CURB STOMP! A loud mixed reaction for the insane counter outside the ring as Seth has to roll away having hurt his leg again. After a few seconds, he grabs the prone body of Edge and slowly rolls him into the ring before making the cover as he smirks

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EDGE KICKS OUT!

Seth Rollins looks shocked and can’t believe it as the fans go wild! Seth in desperation hooks the leg again much tighter this time! 1 2 EDGE KICKS OUT AGAIN! Seth pulls at his hair before laying into him several times with punches. Seth shakes his head and looks at the two chairs in different parts of the ring as he has an idea! He grabs the first one and PLACES IT UNDER THE HEAD OF EDGE SLAMMING HIS HEAD ONTO IT! Seth tells Edge "you should have stayed with your family" as he looks to grab the other chair!

He slowly lifts up the chair showing it off to the crowd as he turns back around and walks over to Edge WHO SMASHES HIM IN THE RIGHT KNEE WITH THE CHAIR! Seth buckles over as Edge SMASHES IT INTO HIS HEAD THREE TIMES SENDING SETH DOWN TO THE MAT! Edge then drops the chair and heads to the corner as he waits for Seth to rise AND SPEARS HIM INTO THE TABLE IN THE CORNER OF THE RING!

The two men remain in the broken wreckage as Edge gets to his feet first, still feeling the effects of this long war as he drags Seth's prone body out of the corner. Seth isn’t moving as Edge thinks about making the cover BUT HE SHAKES HIS HEAD! He grabs the steel chairs that Seth Rollins brought into the ring, the same weapons used on him to cause him to miss a month of action, nearly ending his career again! He slots one underneath the head of Seth and lifts the other chair up… CON-CHAIR-CO! Edge tosses the chair in his hand away and makes the cover!

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EDGE GETS HIS REVENGE ON SETH ROLLINS!

Winner via pinfall: Edge (26:36)

A loud pop from the live crowd as Edge gets payback on Seth Rollins, hitting him with the very same move he hit him with to take him out at the last PPV. Edge is still feeling the back of his neck which is in a ton of pain. Seth meanwhile has not moved in the ring and we see a bunch of medics come out to check on him.


Michael Cole: Edge has done it! He has gotten revenge on Seth Rollins for his betrayal last month!

Elias: Not only that but he has proven he is still one of the top superstars in WWE. He retired as a World Champion and a win like that proves he is still one of the best in the world.


Michael Cole: I think both men are going to need to take some time to recover before they can compete for any titles.

Elias: Well I think Seth might be in the medical room for at least a few weeks.

Seth Rollins is being helped by the medical team and is placed onto a stretcher as we see Edge carry on his celebrations to the delight of the fans before cutting back to the commentary team once again.

Michael Cole: Well Edge is a first-ballot Hall of Famer but let’s take a look at a few other superstars and legends who will be joining him inside the Hall of Fame!

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We cut to clips of the Hall of Fame ceremony that took place during the week as the following superstars were inducted into the Hall of Fame:

  • New World Order
  • JBL
  • The British Bulldog
  • Jushin Thunder Liger
  • The Bella Twins
  • Titus O’Neil for the Warrior Award
  • William Shatner for the celebrity wing
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We then cut back to commentary as the team has been replaced by the Smackdown announce team of Corey Graves and Byron Saxton.

Byron Saxton: As you can see some true legends entering the Hall of Fame, some for the second time.

Corey Graves: For once Byron you are right but right now…



Loud boos from the crowd who are ready to see the main events of Night 2 but instead the Wrestlemania hosts THE IICONICS and walk out with a pair of microphones in hand. They look at the crowd with disgust as even Corey rolls his eyes on commentary.

Peyton Royce: Please can we have a little decorum!

That gets even more boos surprisingly.

Billie Kay: She said can we have a little decorum. Are you people too stupid to know what that means?

Louder boos as Billie rolls her eyes.

Peyton Royce: Clearly you don’t but Billie we can’t get the respect we deserve.

Billie nods.

Billie Kay: Without us, this Wrestlemania wouldn’t have been as Iconic as it is!

The boos are getting louder as Peyton shakes her head.

Peyton Royce: And that’s why as Wrestlemania hosts we want our ownWrestlemania moment.

Billie Kay: So The Bella Twins we are calling you out!

This gets even louder boos as the smarky crowd do not want to see the Bellas twins again but the Iiconics carry on.

Peyton Royce: You think you can slap us and get away with it?

Billie Kay: We want a fight with you two right…



A massive pop as it isn’t The Bella Twins coming out but instead TRISH STRATUS who walks out with a microphone in hand. Peyton and Billie shake their heads annoyed at seeing someone else coming out instead.

Trish Stratus: Listen girls,

The fans chant Trish’s name so loud she has to stop for a moment as she turns to acknowledge them and smiles before carrying on.

Trish Stratus: You two may be great. But Iconic?

Trish shakes her head.

Trish Stratus: Nah, come back when you’ve held the Women’s title seven times and are a WWE Hall of Famer!

Loud cheers from the crowd as the hosts of Wrestlemania look furious.

Peyton Royce: How dare you disrespect us?

Billie Kay: You’ve got to be joking me?

Over the top as always from Billie but Trish remains unfazed and smirks.

Peyton Royce: Billie wait, she wants revenge.

Billie smirks and nods as Trish looks confused.

Billie Kay: Oh yeah when we tossed you from the Royal Rumble!

Trish for the first time during this segment looks slightly annoyed.


Peyton Royce: You may have been an icon in your time but now you stand with superstars who have revolutionized the business.

Trish Stratus: Funny you say that because I don’t see any of them standing in front of me!

A loud pop from the crowd as The Iiconics open their mouths in shock!

Trish Stratus: Paige, Ember Moon, Asuka, The Four Horsewomen!

Loud pops for all the names mentioned with the Four Horsewomen getting the loudest pop.

Trish Stratus: Those women helped bring back the revolution and took women’s wrestling back to where myself and Lita took it! Main eventing Monday Night Raw and showing we can fight as hard as the men!

Billie shakes her head as the crowd cheer on Trish.


Billie Kay: Well why don’t you come and fight the both of us!

Boos from the crowd as Trish smirks but doesn’t answer so Peyton speaks again instead.


Peyton Royce: Are you scared? I thought we had nothing to do with the revolution?

Trish shakes her head and smiles.

Trish Stratus: Oh no, I’m not scared. I’m just waiting for my friend to arrive as she wants to shut you up as well!

The Iiconics look confused as Trish sticks her arms out pointing to the entrance ramp as this hits…



A massive pop from the live crowd as LITA walks out and joins her old friend/enemy Trish Stratus on the entrance ramp as they charge at The Iiconics as they lay into them with a DUAL LOU THRESZ PRESSES! The beating carries on to the delight of the crowd before they each lift a member of The Iiconics up with LITA HITTING THE TWIST OF FATE TO BILLIE KAY whilst TRISH STRATUS LAYS OUT PEYTON ROYCE WITH A CHICK KICK! Loud cheers from the crowd as the legends stand tall over the Wrestlemania hosts to the delight of the crowd!

Byron Saxton: What a Wrestlemania moment!

Corey Graves: Byron, our Wrestlemania hosts have been embarrassed on the grandest stage of them all!


Byron Saxton: A truly iconic moment but I think it is time we focus on the two main event matches remaining on night two Corey!

Corey Graves: Well up first we will see a rematch of a classic NXT rivalry which is now on the grandest stage of them all.

Byron Saxton: Ember Moon tries to dethrone Asuka and become WWE Women’s Champion.

Corey Graves: Can Ember beat Asuka for the first time in her career? Let’s see how we got here!

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We cut to a video package with Asuka telling Ember Moon she has never beaten her. We see images of their long feud in NXT with Asuka winning every time. We cut back to Ember showing her frustration whilst gaming with Alexa Bliss. We then see clips of Asuka making sure she didn’t have to fight Ember at Super Showdown and rigging it to fight Alexa Bliss instead. We also see Asuka’s new vicious attitude in matches with Carmella, Bliss and Liv Morgan.

We then see Ember Moon pulling off a good showing in the rumble with a few eliminations within the rumble match before we cut to clips of the Championship scramble. The main clip we see is Ember Moon pinning Asuka! We then cut to Ember who demands a title match at Wrestlemania before seeing Asuka ducking until finally agreeing to the match if Ember never gets another shot if she loses. The package ends with the point hammered home that Ember has never managed to beat Asuka one on one before we cut back to the ring.


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A loud pop from the smarky crowd as we don’t see EMBER MOON straight away but she walks up dressed like a GODDESS ABOUT TO GO TO WAR! She looks at the ring with a purpose and there is no smile as she poses at the top of the entrance with FLAMES SHOOTING UP FROM THE PYRO! A big entrance ahead of the biggest match of her career tonight.

Byron Saxton: Ember Moon is dressed for war tonight.


Corey Graves: Any time you fight Asuka, you better prepare for war.

Byron Saxton: Ember will be willing to put it all on the line tonight. If she loses tonight, she won’t get another shot at Asuka whilst she is champion.

Corey Graves: You can put it all on the line against her but is anyone truly ready for Asuka?

Ember Moon is in the ring having taken her entrance attire off as she stands in the ring awaiting the champion.



A massive pop from the smarky crowd in attendance who are never going to boo ASUKA! She makes her way out onto the entrance like only she can and has a mask covering her face before taking it off as we can see green paint down her face painted like tears! She does her full entrance as she walks down the ramp and tries to psyche Ember out who remains calm and focused on getting the job done.

Byron Saxton: Ember may not have beaten Asuka before but for someone as unstoppable as Asuka, she is yet to have a win at Wrestlemania!

Corey Graves: Last year she was in the Miss Elizabeth battle royal and the year before she lost to the Queen. Remember Byron only three women in WWE have beaten Asuka in the middle of the ring. Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair and my darling girlfriend Carmella.

Byron Saxton: All former Women’s champions. But Ember did pin Asuka last month.

Corey Graves: Now can she do it when it truly matters?

Asuka has passed her title to the referee as the usual pre-match introductions are done. Both women stare each other down, neither breaking eye contact. Once the introductions are finished the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!

WWE Women’s title match:
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Both women carry on staring each other down after the bell rings. Neither woman says a word before Asuka goes for a SPIN KICK BUT EMBER DUCKS SWEEPING OUT THE LEG OF ASUKA! Ember lays into Asuka hitting her with a series of punches before lifting her up BUT ASUKA COUNTERS INTO AN ARMBAR EARLY! Ember is quick to grab the ropes forcing a break! Asuka holds on till the count of 2 before letting go smirking to herself.

Asuka even stands next to the referee telling Ember Moon “she isn’t ready” which noticeably pisses off the challenger. Ember gets to her feet shaking her arm as she takes her time, not wanting to charge in and make a mistake. She heads back in trying to grab Ember but ASUKA GOES FOR THE ARM… EMBER FIGHTS HER OFF AND HITS A DROPKICK! Ember makes the quick cover 1 Asuka kicks out instantly! Ember will need a lot more to defeat Asuka!

Asuka tries to go on the attack with a series of strikes BUT EMBER CATCHES HER ARM LOCKING IN AN ARMBAR OF HER OWN! Asuka like Ember quickly gets to the ropes as Ember breaks it on the count of 2. Ember is now the one smiling as she quips to Asuka “the champ ain’t ready” which brings a look of pure rage to the champion WHO CHARGES AT EMBER WHO SCOOPS HER UP INTO A FALLAWAY SLAM! Asuka lands with a hard thud as Ember follows up with a HANDSTAND KNEE DROP TO THE GUT OF ASUKA!

Asuka winces in pain as Ember makes another quick cover 1 Asuka kicks out! The commentary team points out each pin will be zapping energy from Asuka and wearing her down. Ember once Asuka kicks out however goes right on the attack as she lays into Asuka with a series of KNEE LIFTS TO THE HEAD! She drags hold of her and connects with an INVERTED DDT PLANTING EMBER! Ember makes the cover again 1 Asuka kicks out again at 1!

Ember noticeably is slightly shaken by this and looks a bit worried. She does go back on the attack looking to grab Asuka WHO COUNTERS WITH A SPINNING BACK FIST SENDING EMBER BACK ONTO THE ROPES! Ember rests against the ropes and Asuka charges in hitting a CLOTHESLINE SENDING EMBER OUT OF THE RING! Ember lands with a hard thud as Asuka climbs onto the ring apron and hits her with a RUNNING SOCCER KICK FROM THE RING APRON!

Ember is staggered but remains standing so Asuka leaps off the apron HITTING A FLYING HIP ATTACK DROPPING EMBER! Asuka lands on her feet with a smirk on her face. Ember lands near the barricade as Asuka follows up by LAYING INTO EMBER WITH A SERIES OF KICKS! Asuka who is normally known for being fairly vicious is going extra ham tonight as she looks to keep Ember down! In the ring, we can hear the referee get to a 5 count as Asuka follows up WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK BEFORE SLIDING INTO THE RING! Asuka tells the referee to count faster

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Ember gets back into the ring just in time as the commentary team points out that maybe Asuka is worried she can’t beat Ember and will take the victory anyway she can! Asuka pounces on Ember as soon as she gets into the ring hitting her with a series of strikes. She finishes up by HITTING A SWITCHBLADE KICK TO THE BACK! Asuka pulls Ember away from the ropes and makes the cover 1 2 Ember kicks out! Cheers from the crowd as Asuka shakes her head muttering something in Japanese before reassuming her attack.

She lays into Ember Moon with a series of kicks once again trying to batter Ember before running off the ropes looking for a RUNNING HIP ATTACK… EMBER GETS UP AND COUNTERS WITH A SNAP GERMAN SUPLEX! Cheers from the crowd as Ember slams Asuka down to the mat! Ember follows it up by running off the ropes and connects with a BASEMENT CROSSBODY! Ember Moon stays on Asuka for the cover 1 2 Asuka kicks out once again but Ember is making progress!

Ember grabs hold of Asuka and looks to do more damage but Asuka pushes her away. She tries to go back on the attack but Ember counters taking her down to the mat with a HEAD-SCISSORS TAKEDOWN! She grinds Asuka down on the mat for a few seconds working over her as Asuka counters it into a pin 1 Ember breaks it kicking out! Asuka gets back to her feet BUT EMBER SWEEPS THE LEG! Ember then flips into a FRONT SPLASH as she hooks Asuka's leg! 1 2 Asuka kicks out!

Ember looks to keep Asuka grounded and runs off the ropes connecting with a BASEMENT DROPKICK! Ember makes the cover 1 2 Asuka kicks out! Asuka once again stays in this match as Ember heads towards the ropes and climbs to Bret’s rope hitting a DROPKICK KNOCKING ASUKA BACK DOWN! Ember once again makes the cover 1 2 Asuka kicks out! Ember Moon is all over Asuka in the opening 5 minutes of this match but is yet to put the champion away!

Ember grabs hold of Asuka looking to lift her off the mat but Asuka fights out of it sending the challenger back with a series of strikes. Ember is slightly rocked as Asuka takes a moment, feeling the effect of the match so far but catches Ember with a LEGSWEEP DROPPING EMBER TO THE MAT! Asuka follows up as she climbs on top of Ember and hits a few strikes before looking to grab her right arm, looking to work over the arm and maybe stop the Eclipse?

Once again Ember is quick to make it to the ropes, fairly familiar with Asuka even if she has never defeated her. Asuka holds onto the arm until the count of 2, looking a little frustrated BEFORE KICKING THE ARM HOLDING THE ROPES! Ember winces in pain as Asuka gets boos from the crowd and a telling-off from the referee. Asuka doesn’t care as she connects with a RUNNING HIP ATTACK AS EMBER IS RESTING ON THE ROPES! Asuka grabs Ember and slams her down across the ring with a DOUBLE UNDERHOOK SUPLEX!

Asuka makes the cover 1 2 Ember kicks out! Asuka is smirking to herself and starts to grind down Ember Moon on the mat targeting the right arm of Ember and twisting it in place. Asuka knows how lethal the Eclipse is and is trying to take away Ember's chance to use the move. Ember does look like she is about to escape from Asuka BUT THE EMPRESS GRABS HOLD OF HER AGAIN CONNECTING WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! Asuka makes the cover pressing on the right arm 1 2 Ember kicks out!

Asuka goes back on the attack and carries on working over the right arm. Ember is in pain but does try to fight out of it. Asuka sees Ember trying to escape from the hold on her arm and BOOTS HER IN THE ARM BEFORE LAYING INTO EMBER MOON! She is putting extra venom on her kicks knowing how much of a threat Ember is to her title reign. Ember Moon is in pain as Asuka lifts her up hitting another GERMAN SUPLEX! Asuka makes another cover 1 2 Ember kicks out again!

The commentary team talks about this attack from Asuka and mentions that it has to be wearing down Ember Moon! Asuka grabs hold of Ember and twists the arm as she looks to lock in a MODIFIED SLEEPER ON THE MAT PULLING ON THE ARM AS WELL AS THE NECK OF EMBER! The challenger is in pain on the mat but fights free of the hold sending Asuka back before hitting a DISCUSS FOREARM SMASH! Ember does wince after the move but makes the cover on Asuka! 1 2 The Empress kicks out!

Ember looks to keep the attack going as she yanks Asuka off the mat and connects with a NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX as she holds on for the bridge! 1 2 Asuka kicks out! Ember is back in control now and looks to wear down Asuka with a series of strikes to the head as she peppers the champion with a series of shots to the head. She grabs hold of Asuka and looks to lock her in a KOJI CLUTCH… BUT EMBER MOON GETS CLOCKED IN THE FACE AS ASUKA SENDS HER BACK!

Asuka goes for a kick to the head BUT EMBER DUCKS AND HITS A PELE KICK! Asuka is staggered as Ember Moon SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE ROPES HITTING A TORNADO DDT! Ember plants Asuka's skull onto the mat as she makes the cover 1 2 Asuka kicks out! Ember listens to the reaction of the crowd as she slightly favors her arm before looking to the crowd… as she heads to the top rope ready to go for the ECLIPSE! She lines Asuka up waiting for her to rise… BUT ASUKA ROLLS OUT OF THE RING!

Boos from the crowd as Asuka avoids the lethal move at least in the ring so Ember adjusts her positioning AS SHE HITS A DIVING HURRICANRANA TO SENDING HER INTO THE STEEL STEPS! Asuka lands with a hard thud as the crowd goes wild for the high-risk offense shown by Ember there. She takes a moment to recover on the outside as Asuka remains slumped down on the steel steps having collided with them head first. Ember rolls the champion back into the ring before hitting a SLINGSHOT ELBOW DROP! Ember makes the cover 1 2 Asuka kicks out!

Ember is in total control of the match now and looks like she might be able to finish off Asuka here! She rolls Asuka onto her front and locks her in a CROSSFACE! She wrenches back on the hold as she tries to force a tap out from Asuka! Asuka is noticeably in pain but remains defiant, she doesn’t want to lose the title she has held for two hundred and thirty-eight days! Asuka though moves her arm and escapes from the hold twisting the fingers of Ember and doing more damage to the right arm as Ember is in pain and ASUKA HEADBUTTS HER WITH THE BACK OF HER HEAD BREAKING THE HOLD!

Ember falls back as Asuka quickly transitions and GRABS THE RIGHT ARM OF EMBER AS SHE LOCKS HER IN A FUJIWARA ARMBAR! Asuka can’t quite get it to a seated position but she has the hold locked on tight as she tries to either tap Ember out or weaken the right arm taking away the ability to effectively hit the Eclipse! Ember is in pain but like Asuka, she doesn’t want to tap out tonight. This match means too much to her to give up as she adjusts her body and GETS HER FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE!

Asuka keeps the hold this time on till the count of 4 before letting go, maybe getting more desperate the longer the match goes on? Asuka looks focused now and is not showing her normal cocky smile. She sizes up Ember CHARGING IN WITH A FLURRY OF KICKS TO THE RIGHT ARM, WITH A LASER FOCUS ON IT! The referee starts the count again getting to 5 before Asuka backs off! The referee tells her off but Asuka follows up with another HIP ATTACK DROPPING EMBER!

Asuka grabs hold of Ember Moon as he hoists her off the mat and SLAMS HER DOWN WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! Asuka isn’t done there before running off the ropes as she connects with a SHINING WIZARD! Asuka makes the cover 1 2 Ember kicks out! Ember stays alive in this match but the Empress smells blood in the water here. She stalks Ember from behind and looks to grab hold of her going for the ASUKA LOCK! Asuka starts to wrap herself around the body of Ember BUT THE CHALLENGER COUNTER INTO A JACK KNIFE COVER!

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Asuka couldn’t get the hold locked in tight and Ember survives but the champion gets to her feet first! Ember tries to go after but Asuka grabs the arm TWISTING IT AND HITTING A KICK TO IT CAUSING EMBER TO WINCE IN PAIN! Ember falls back holding her right arm in pain as Asuka grabs hold of Ember hooking her in AS SHE HITS A HAMMERLOCK DDT PLANTING EMBER MOON TO THE MAT! Asuka makes the cover 1 2 Ember Moon kicks out once again!

Asuka looks annoyed and angry Ember just refuses to stay down on the mat as she shouts something in Japanese before heading to the corner of the ring. She lines Ember up and looks to charge in for another Shining wizard BUT EMBER KIPS UP AND TRANSITIONS INTO A HEADSTAND BEFORE SENDING ASUKA INTO THE CORNER WITH A HURRICARANA! Asuka’s head bounces off the turnbuckle in the corner as Ember follows up with a FOREARM SMASH!

Asuka slumps into the corner as Ember drives her left arm into Asuka's head before heading to the opposite corner and hits a HESITATION DROPKICK! Asuka falls down as Ember drags her out of the corner and makes the cover 1 2 Asuka kicks out! Ember isn’t done but following up with a HANDSTAND INTO A KNEE DROP TO THE HEAD! Ember makes another quick cover 1 2 Asuka kicks out again! Ember looks annoyed but instead of looking at the referee grabs the rising Asuka hitting a BASEMENT FLATLINER! Ember makes another rapid cover 1 2 Asuka kicks out!

Asuka once again stays alive as Ember shakes her head and feels her right arm slightly which is still in a bit of pain after the targeted assault from Asuka during this match. Ember then signals to the crowd she is going to end this match! She heads to the top rope as she waits for Asuka to rise to her feet ready to go for the ECLIPSE… ASUKA STAGGERS TO HER FEET AND PUSHES THE REFEREE INTO THE ROPES CAUSING EMBER TO FALL TO THE MAT! SHADES OF TAKEOVER CHICAGO! Ember rises back to her feet… SPIN KICK TO HER HEAD! Boos from the crowd as Asuka hooks the leg with a cocky smirk!

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Asuka’s eyes bug out upon kick-out as she turns to the referee who makes it very clear it was a 2 count! Asuka screams in Japanese at the referee as the referee argues back with her and mentions pushing him into the ropes! Asuka stops for a moment before smiling and SLAPS THE REFEREE! Asuka is trying to get herself disqualified here but before the referee can react EMBER ROLLS ASUKA UP!

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Asuka has the hold locked in tight and Corey points out this is how she won at Takeover Brooklyn III! Ember is trapped in the lethal hold and Asuka has it locked in tight as she wrenches back on Ember's neck! We can hear Asuka screaming in Japanese as she desperately tries to get Ember to tap out or pass out! Ember is starting to fade as the camera sees her eyes starting to fade but she moves her body trying to get to the ropes BUT JUST FALLS SHORT AND STOPS MOVING! The referee heads over to Ember and lifts her arm…

AND IT DROPS!

The referee lifts the arm one more time

AND IT DROPS AGAIN!

HE LIFTS IT A THIRD TIME… AND IT DROPS…

BUT EMBER GRABS THE ARM OF THE REFEREE BEFORE HE CAN CALL FOR THE BELL!

Ember still has some fight left and using the last of her strength GRABS THE BOTTOM ROPE FORCING A BREAK! Asuka keeps the hold on tight though and doesn’t break until the count of 5! Upon breaking the hold Asuka shouts in Japanese and looks furious as she kicks the ropes in anger! She cannot believe Ember had survived. Meanwhile, the challenger rolls under the bottom rope to the outside of the ring, still feeling the effects of the Asuka lock… AND THE CHAMPION FOLLOWS AFTER HER!

Asuka slowly stalks Ember who is crawling on the ring floor in pain due to the damage from the Asuka lock! Ember ends up on the steel steps resting on them as ASUKA CHARGES IN CRUSHING EMBER WITH A HIP ATTACK AGAINST THE STEEL STEPS! Ember slumps over as Asuka looks at her and looks at the steel steps with a purpose! She climbs onto the steps dragging Ember up with her as she gets her in position to SLAM HER HEAD FIRST ONTO THE STEPS… BUT EMBER COUNTERS WITH A SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB ONTO THE RING FLOOR FROM THE STEPS!

Ember and Asuka both lay on the ring floor as the referee gets to a 6 count in the ring! Ember slowly gets to her feet and is feeling the pain but using all her remaining strength she rolls Asuka back into the ring and gets back inside JUST BEATING THE COUNT! Ember rolls Asuka over and makes the cover 1 2 Asuka kicks out! Ember is still exhausted and feels her neck having been locked in the Asuka lock but Ember looks to the top rope and is ready to end this! She lines Asuka up waiting for her to rise to her feet and CONNECTS WITH THE ECLIPSE… BUT SHE CAN’T MAKE THE COVER STRAIGHT AWAY DUE TO HER ARM! It’s only a few seconds before she does, hooking the leg

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Ember reacts in total shock! Asuka still somehow kicks out at 2! She remains calm though and stays focused, not wanting to repeat the mistake of the past. She grabs hold of Asuka on the mat, Ember still wincing due to the damage done to her right arm during the match but locks in THE LUNAR LOCK (Modified leg-trap crossface)! Ember wrenches back on not only the leg of Asuka but the head of the Empress as she tries to force her to tap out! Asuka is in a ton of pain with all the damage done to her head!

Ember pulls on the hold harder than any hold she has ever applied in her life before! Asuka is in a ton of pain and tries to get to the ropes, to break the hold! But Asuka is really struggling to survive and TEASES TAPPING OUT… BUT SHE CAN’T BRING HERSELF TO DO IT! Asuka crawls and crawls and crawls to the ropes… BUT WHEN SHE IS INCHES AWAY EMBER BREAKS THE HOLD AND DRAGS ASUKA BACK LOCKING TO REAPPLY IT… BUT ASUKA COUNTERS INTO A ROLL-UP!

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Even cheating won’t stop Ember Moon tonight! Both women get to their feet as ASUKA GOES FOR A SPIN KICK BUT EMBER DUCKS AS SHE GRABS THE RIGHT ARM OF ASUKA! She locks her from behind and sweeps the leg BEFORE WRAPPING HER LEGS AROUND THE HEAD OF ASUKA SHE WRENCHES ON HER BODY! The commentary team wonders what this move is as Ember chokes the life out of Asuka in the middle of the ring!

Asuka is wriggling in the middle of the ring as she looks for any way to escape… any way to make it to the ropes and break the hold. Ember though has the grip on tight as Asuka is trapped in the middle of the ring and can’t get any closer to the ropes! She is trapped in the middle of the ring! Asuka is trying to find any way to escape, trying to get an arm free to break the hold BUT EMBER IS NOT LETTING GO OF THE HOLD AS SHE SQUEEZES THE HOLD EXTRA TIGHT… ASUKA RESISTS…

BUT SHE FINALLY TAPS OUT!

Winner via submission and NEW WWE Women’s Champion: Ember Moon (19:51)

Loud cheers from the crowd as Ember Moon breaks the hold and rises to her feet having finally defeated Asuka in the middle of the ring becoming WWE Women’s Champion! Her right arm is still slightly in pain as Asuka lays on the mat for the moment not moving and almost in shock having lost to Ember Moon, with the Ember even busting out a new move to do it.

Byron Saxton: Ember Moon has finally beat her White Whale! She has dethroned Asuka and become WWE Women’s Champion for the first time in her career!

Corey Graves: Ember Moon pulled out all the stops and learned from her past. All the ways Asuka beat her in the past, she overcame them and even pulled out a submission I’ve never seen from her before!

Byron Saxton: Asuka we have to give credit to though. She has been a dominant champion ever since she won the belt from Becky Lynch at Summerslam.

Corey Graves: All good things must come to an end and Ember was ready for Asuka tonight.

In the ring, Asuka is sat down still looking off into the distance looking almost inconsolable having lost her title tonight whilst Ember Moon celebrates the win at the top of the entrance ramp.

Byron Saxton: But we have one more match left on tonight’s show and it’s time for our main event as Royal Rumble winner Drew McIntyre challenges Roman Reigns for the WWE title.

Corey Graves: Let’s see how we got to this point!

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We cut to Summerslam as we get a recap of Roman turning heel and joined up with Shane McMahon to become the Corporation’s Champion. We see Drew McIntyre getting screwed over before we cut to Roman’s explanation of the turn. He talks about the fans only caring about him once he got cancer and they never had his back. We then see clipsof Drew trying to get revenge but we also see clips of each of his one-on-one matches with Roman with the Big Dog always finding a way to win fairly or unfairly since last year’s Wrestlemania.

Roman even mentions this with Drew making it clear that there will be no one to save him this time, not Shane McMahon, not Baron Corbin, not Randy Orton, Roman is out of allies and friends to save him. The video package finishes by showing Drew beating Randy Orton, squashing Jinder Mahal, Baron Corbin, and Elias in his pursuit of Roman. Roman meanwhile are shown beating Jeff Hardy, Kofi Kingston and Sami Zayn. We then get the final image of the two men brawling as we cut back to the commentary team.


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We see a bunch of men in kilts and traditional Scottish attire lining up at the entrance. They plan on their bagpipes for a little bit before the lights dim slightly as:



A massive pop from the crowd and the loudest one of the night as The Sinister Scotsman DREW MCINTYRE slowly makes his way out in a traditional Scottish kilt. He noticeably has a sword over his shoulder as he walks past the army of people standing to the side. Drew lifts his sword into the air and brings it down setting off a ton of pyro before he walks to the ring with a purpose! However, we can see around his mid-section a bunch of tape around his ribs after being speared through the barricade at ringside two nights ago by Roman Reigns.

Byron Saxton: Drew McIntyre has been chasing a one-on-one match with Roman Reigns where no one else will get involved. Tonight he finally gets the chance.

Corey Graves: But Roman has been untouchable since taking back his spot at the top of WWE.


Byron Saxton: He has had a lot of help along the way.

Corey Graves: But he has also proven he can get the job done by himself with his last three title defenses. The Tribal Chief reigns supreme.

Drew stands in the middle of the ring as he stares dead ahead and is focused on getting the job done tonight as he awaits Roman’s entrance.



A chorus of boos as the final boss of Smackdown Live and WWE ROMAN REIGNS makes his way out lifting his WWE title into the air. He has an air of confidence as he stands at the top of the entrance ramp. He places the WWE title onto his shoulder before slowly walking down the entrance ramp.

Byron Saxton: Roman is a five-time World champion. Drew McIntyre meanwhile has never won a World title.

Corey Graves: It was something that has eaten away at Drew. Not holding the WWE or the World Heavyweight title in his first run in WWE. So Drew toured the world fighting all sorts of world-class competitors until he got his spot back in WWE.

Byron Saxton: Tonight is the best chance Drew McIntyre will get. The grandest stage of them all against the top star in WWE.

Corey Graves: But Roman is someone he has yet to defeat one on one. Look at last’s year Wrestlemania, The Great American Bash and Halloween Havoc. Each time these two men have faced Roman Reigns has found a way to win.

Roman Reigns is now in the ring standing across from Drew McIntyre. The referee lifts the WWE title into the air as the usual title introductions are done before passing the belts to the timekeeper’s area. The staredown in the ring carries on until the bell rings getting the Wrestlemania Night 2 main event underway!

WWE title match:
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Once the bell rings, both men step forward staring at each other. They glare at each other for a few seconds before BOTH THROWING FISTS! These two men hate each other and are just throwing haymakers at one another as they try to knock their rivals off their feet and to the mat. The crowd goes wild and chants for Drew McIntyre hoping he knocks Roman not only off his feet but out cold as well! Both men end up by the ropes as Drew is winning the early brawl and SENDS ROMAN OVER THE ROPES TO THE RING FLOOR!

Drew doesn’t stop there as he runs off the ropes and connects with a VAULTING SOMERSAULT PLANCHA WIPING OUT ROMAN REIGNS! Drew gets back to his feet and shows off to the crowd as he grabs hold of Roman outside the ring IRISH WHIPPING HIM INTO THE BARRICADE! Roman’s back slams off the barricade as Corey Graves on commentary mentions Wade Barrett talking to the referee before the match and asking them to be a bit more lenient on the countouts due to the animosity between these two men!

Roman’s back bounces off the barricade as Drew charges in wiping him out with a series of clotheslines as he is pressed against the barricade! Drew isn’t done there and picks him up LAUNCHING HIM ACROSS THE RING SIDE AREA WITH A THUD! Roman lands on his back and winces in pain GETTING A KNEE TO THE JAW! Roman is staggered as Drew looks for a FUTURESHOCK DDT ON THE RING FLOOR… BUT ROMAN COUNTERS WITH A BACK BODY DROP!

Drew falls back first onto the mat next to the timekeeper’s area as he looks to get back to his feet… BUT ROMAN CLOCKS HIM WITH A SUPERMAN PUNCH! Drew falls onto the barricade resting against it as the WWE Champion Roman turns to the crowd and taunts them. Drew is staggered as he is leaning against the barricade but Roman has evil intentions. Roman Reigns meanwhile lines Drew up and CHARGES IN HITTING A SPEAR SENDING DREW THROUGH THE BARRICADE BREAKING IT APART!

A holy shit chant starts up from the live crowd as both men lay in the rumble for the time being. The referee comes over to check on them, not counting per the orders of Wade Barrett wanting them to make sure the main event of Wrestlemania doesn’t end in a double count-out! Eventually after a good 20 seconds without movement, Roman gets to his feet as he picks up Drew and TOSS HIM OUT OF THE WRECKAGE INTO THE RING POST! Boos from the crowd as Drew's shoulder bounces off the ring post!

Drew slides down the ring post in pain as Roman grabs hold of the challenger and SLAMS HIS HEAD INTO THE RING POST SEVERAL TIMES! Boos ring out from the live crowd who hate how dominant Roman is early on and he carries this on by IRISH WHIPPING DREW INTO THE STEEL STEPS! He dislodges them completely as Drew is a crumpled mess. The referee tells Roman to bring the match back into the ring but the champion ignores him as he tells the referee he’ll do what he wants!

Roman walks over to Drew and hits him with a series of punches to the head before following up with a series of SHOULDERBLOCKS TO THE RIBS OF DREW WHILST HE RESTS ON THE STEEL STEPS! Bone-crunching moves from Roman Reigns who is in total control and he lifts Drew up SLAMMING HIM ACROSS THE FLOOR WITH A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX! Drew lands wincing in pain as Roman smirks enjoying this and EVEN STEPS ON THE RIBS OF DREW MCINTYRE!

Roman is taking full advantage of the injury he caused on Friday night! Roman is showing an insane amount of disrespect as he lifts Drew up and looks to SLAM HIM DOWN FRONT FIRST ONTO THE RING APRON! Drew winces in pain as Roman props him up on the apron and rolls Drew back into the ring leaving him facing out of the ring. Roman then runs around the ring post and HITS THE DRIVE-BY DROPKICK! Roman once again relentlessly targets Drew's chest here as he sits on the apron taunting the crowd!

Roman takes his time going back into the ring but does step inside the ring stalking Drew McIntyre. Roman stands over Drew who is selling his ribs which are in incredible pain. Roman meanwhile mounts Drew McIntyre and starts laying into him with a series of punches to the head! Roman then drags Drew up off the mat LOCKING HIM IN AN ABDOMINAL STRETCH! Once again working over the ribs of Drew McIntyre and causing him a ton of pain!

Roman is piling on the pressure in the early stages of this match. Drew you can see the pain on his face but he starts to get free from the hold so ROMAN COUNTERS SLAMMING HIM DOWN ONTO HIS KNEE WITH A GUTBUSTER! Roman makes his first cover of the match 1 2 Drew kicks out! Roman doesn’t stop there as he follows up with a COUPLE OF JUMPING ELBOW DROPS TO THE RIBS OF DREW! Roman is relentless in his assault as he looks to keep Drew down!

Roman makes another quick cover 1 2 Drew kicks out! The commentary team talks about this match being all Roman Reigns since he sent Drew McIntyre into the barricade with a spear! Roman carries on the assault by dragging Drew McIntyre up off the mat and locking him in a CRAVATE POSITION! Roman lays into Drew McIntyre with a series of KNEE STRIKES TO THE RIBS! Roman is putting a ton of force into the knee strikes… UNTIL DREW COUNTERS WITH A LEG HOOK SUPLEX!

Drew doesn’t have the strength to follow up having taken a long beating so far and ends up rolling to the outside to get his bearings back for now. Roman meanwhile winces in pain before following Drew to the outside of the ring looking to do more damage! Drew is BLINDSIDES BY ROMAN WHO SLAMS HIM INTO THE RING APRON A COUPLE OF TIMES! Drew looks to send him into the barricade BUT DREW COUNTERS WITH A GLASGOW KISS! Roman is rocked for the moment AND DREW CAPTALIZES WITH A SPINEBUSTER ONTO THE RING APRON!

Roman’s back slides off the ring apron, clearly in pain after the big move from Drew who takes a moment to catch his breath having taken a beating so far in this match. Drew eventually makes his way over to Roman and knows he will have to do a ton of damage to Roman to play catch up. Drew is more than happy to do that to Roman after over a year of feuding with the champion. He gives him a few stiff knee strikes to the head dragging him onto the ring apron BEFORE HITTING A VERTICAL SUPLEX ONTO THE RING APRON!

A high-impact move from Drew McIntyre as Roman once again falls to the ring floor in a lot of pain. Drew himself has to take a moment to recover having caused both men to hit the hardest part of the ring! Drew recovers first as drags Roman off the floor and rolls him back into the ring making the cover 1 2 Roman kicks out! Drew for the first time since the opening of the match is now the one in control as he hits Roman with a few punches to the head before lifting him off the mat and hitting a BRIDGING NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! 1 2 Roman kicks out!

Roman winces in pain as Drew gets on top of him and hits a series of punches, keeping Roman down for the moment to the delight of the crowd! Drew grabs hold of Roman lifting him off the mat and CONNECTS WITH AN OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX SENDING HIM ACROSS THE RING! Roman stumbles to his feet struggling after being slammed down to the mat and DREW CONNECTS WITH A BUCKLE BOMB SLAMMING HIM INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!

Drew doesn’t stop there as he connects with a BIG BOOT TO THE HEAD OF ROMAN IN THE CORNER! Roman slumps in the corner as Drew follows up with a series of boots in the corner getting loud cheers from the crowd! Drew makes full use of the 5 count as he peppers Roman with a series of kicks! Drew looks to WRENCH ROMAN OUT OF THE CORNER AND OFF THE MAT FOR A GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB… BUT ROMAN FIGHTS OUT ESCAPES FROM DREW AND CONNECTS WITH A SWINGING NECKBREAKER!

Roman makes the cover 1 2 Drew kicks out! Roman looks angry that Drew was able to fight back and MOUNTS DREW MCINTYRE PRESSING ON THE RIBS OF DREW! He lays into Drew with a series of hard clubbing forearms to the head! Roman picks Drew back up and brings him back up off the mat locking in another ABDOMINAL STRETCH! Roman is once again targeting the ribs and looking to hurt Drew who is in a ton of pain, with the relentless assault on the ribs!

Roman talks a bunch of trash to Drew McIntyre as he once again gets his body stretched even further by Roman who is hurting the challenger and taking glee from how much pain he is causing. Drew does once again look like he is about to escape from the hold BUT ROMAN GOES TO TRANSITION BUT DREW COUNTERS HIMSELF WITH A BACK BODY DROP! Roman falls on his back as Drew runs off the ropes and GOES FOR THE CLAYMORE… ROMAN ROLLS UNDER THE ROPES TO BOOS FROM THE CROWD!

Drew lands on his back as Roman escapes being hit by the most lethal move in Drew’s arsenal. Drew doesn’t want to wait for Roman to come back into the ring and slides outside chasing after Roman Reigns! Roman tries to stumble away as Drew clobbers him from behind dropping him on the floor before SLAMMING HIM DOWN WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX ONTO THE RING FLOOR! Drew is starting to take control after surviving the early onslaught from Roman and Roman wants none of it!

Drew grabs Roman once again bringing him back into the ring and heads to the corner of the ring lining him up for the CLAYMORE! He waits for Roman to rise and charges in… BUT ROMAN AVOIDS IT ONCE AGAIN AND CONNECTS WITH A SUPERMAN PUNCH TO THE HEAD! Roman smirks as he makes the cover 1 2 Drew kicks out! Roman looks angry that Drew did not stay down and lifts Drew off the mat hitting him with a POWERBOMB TO THE MAT!

Drew lands with a hard thud but Roman doesn’t stop there! Roman scoops him up again for ANOTHER POWERBOMB! Roman isn’t done again and HITS ANOTHER ONE! Three powerbombs from Roman and some could say it is the start of a symphony? Roman makes the cover 1 2 Drew kicks out! Roman looks angry and scoops Drew up off the mat one more time this time hitting an SIT-OUT CRUCIFIX POWERBOMB AS HE HOOKS THE LEG! 1 2 Drew kicks out!

Roman is getting annoyed he can’t put Drew McIntyre away and end this match. However, the champion is ready to try to end this as he lifts Drew off the mat and looks to LOCK HIM IN THE GULLTIONE CHOKE… BUT DREW ELBOWS ROMAN IN THE GUT SEVERAL TIMES AND FIGHTS HIM OFF HITTING A RUSSIAN LEGSWEEP! Roman falls to the mat on his back wincing in pain and Drew would try to capitalize by locking him in the IRON MAIDEN (Chicken-wing over-the-shoulder crossface)!

Drew is wrenching back on the hold as he tries to force Roman to tap out and looks to put pressure on not only his right arm but also the back! Roman is in pain and tries to make it to the ropes but Drew has it locked in tight keeping Roman away from the ring ropes and trapped in the middle of the ring! Roman starts to realize this and instead starts to use his power to rise back to his feet whilst Drew has the hold locked in tight. Roman gets to a standing position AND LEAPS INTO THE AIR ONTO HIS BACK FORCING A BREAK FROM THE HOLD!

Drew rolls away as Roman winces in pain as he struggles with his back at this point. He noticeably seems to be checking his arm and touches his fist feeling it to make sure he is OK. Drew charges in meanwhile as he tries to grab hold of Roman but gets an ELBOW TO THE GUT! Drew stumbles backward as ROMAN RUNS OFF THE ROPES AND LOOKS FOR A SUPERMAN PUNCH BUT DREW GRABS HIS ARM CATCHING THE FIST… AS WE CAN SEE THE BRASS KNUCKLES ON HIS HAND!

Drew smirks and HITS THE GLASGOW KISS HOLDING ONTO ROMAN BEFORE YANKING THEM OFF HIS FIST! Drew looks at them before tossing them to a lucky fan in the crowd! A free souvenir! Drew is still holding onto Roman meanwhile and clobbers him with a SECOND GLASGOW KISS! Roman slumps down and Drew hoists him up into the air hitting him with a DEADLIFT POWERBOMB! He slams Roman down onto the mat giving him a taste of what Roman did to him earlier in the match as he makes the cover 1 2 Roman kicks out!

Drew takes a moment to rest next to Roman as he thinks about what to do next. He starts giving Roman a series of boots to the head before hoisting him off the mat AND SLAMS HIM DOWN WITH AN ALABAMA SLAM! Drew makes the cover 1 2 Roman kicks out! Drew is now ready to bring this to an end and once more heads to the corner as he lines Roman up READY FOR THE CLAYMORE! The crowd chant along as Roman slowly rises to his feet and DREW CHARGES IN ONCE AGAIN…

ROMAN AVOIDS IT AND GRABS DREW FROM BEHIND LOCKING IN THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE!
Roman gets the hold locked in tight as he starts trying to choke the life out of Drew McIntyre in the middle of the ring BUT DREW USES HIS STRENGTH TO RAM ROMAN INTO THE CORNER OF THE RING! Drew does it several times until Roman finally releases the hold! Drew gets some breathing room due to the damage of being in the choke even for a few seconds.

Drew looks to charge in at Roman in the corner BUT ROMAN COUNTERS WITH A FLATLINER ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE! Drew stumbles out of the corner as Roman connects with a SUPERMAN PUNCH TO THE HEAD! Drew falls to the middle of the ring as Roman snarls at him looking to line him up to end this! He waits for Drew to stumble to his feet and CHARGES IN CONNECTING WITH THE SPEAR… BUT DREW FLIES BACK AND ROLLS OUT OF THE RING TO THE FLOOR BEFORE ROMAN CAN COVER HIM!

Roman looks angry before he shakes his head and follows Drew to the outside of the ring! Roman picks up Drew McIntyre and lays into him a series of blows! He isn’t done as he grabs Drew McIntyre and looks to SLAM HIM RIBS FIRST ONTO THE BARRICADE… BUT DREW SLIPS OUT! Roman turns around and GETS A BRUTAL GLASGOW KICK TO THE HEAD! Roman is staggered as Drew hoists him up and SLAMS HIM ONTO THE BARRICADE WITH A POWERBOMB!

Loud cheers from the crowd as Roman slides down the barricade selling the impact of the move. Drew takes a moment to catch his breath due to the damage done to his ribs. He grabs hold of Roman and rolls him back into the ring ready to end it this time! He grabs hold of Roman, dragging him off the mat by his head BEFORE HITTING A SPINNING FUTURESHOCK DDT! Drew makes the cover

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Drew remains focused on getting the job done as he looks to grab hold of Roman once again and get him off the mat. He looks to lift him onto his shoulder maybe going for a CELTIC CROSS… BUT ROMAN SLIPS OUT AND SCOOPS DREW MCINTYRE UP OFF THE MAT AND HITS A JACKHAMMER! Loud boos from the crowd as Roman steals Goldberg’s famous finisher! Roman makes the cover

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Drew kicks out!

Roman looks furious that Drew dared survive but doesn’t waste much time as he grabs Drew once again and locks in the GULLTIONE CHOKE! Roman makes sure Drew can’t make it to the turnbuckles or the ropes as he squeezes the life out of Drew! Drew is starting to fade and looks like he might be about to pass out… BUT USING THE LAST OF HIS STRENGTH HE POWERS OUT OF IT AND POWERBOMBS ROMAN BREAKING THE HOLD!

Roman rolls away from the middle of the ring as Drew rolls to the ropes opposite to him and the two men stare each other down! Both men struggle to their feet for different reasons (Drew wincing in pain due to his ribs and Roman due to the damage done to his back throughout the match)! They both look at each other and meet in the middle of the ring as THEY START TRADING PUNCHES! Both men are evenly matched with the fans cheering when Drew takes control and booing when Roman takes control!

Drew is in winning out the exchange and sends Roman into the ropes BUT ROMAN BOUNCES BACK LOOKING HITTING A SUPERMAN PUNCH! Boos from the crowd as Roman catches Drew on the rebound! Drew is down on the mat as Roman taunts him and tells him it always ends the same way! He heads to the corner and lines Drew up for the SPEAR! He waits for Drew to rise to his feet AND DREW COUNTERS WITH A CLAYMORE! Drew catches Roman out of nowhereand makes the cover

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DREW MCINTYRE HAS DONE IT!

Winner via pinfall and New WWE Champion: Drew McIntyre (17:40)

A massive pop from the live crowd as Drew McIntyre gets to his feet and is noticeably hugging his ribs having been through a war with Roman Reigns but he has finally defeated him clean in the middle of the ring. Roman meanwhile is out cold with one claymore being all it took to finish him off.

Byron Saxton: Drew McIntyre has done it!

Corey Graves: He had to fight and claw his way back to WWE, let alone tonight.


Byron Saxton: This is years of hard work for Drew McIntyre and tonight he stands atop the Smackdown Live roster as WWE Champion!

Corey Graves: But what next for Roman Reigns? A man who has defined himself as the tribal chief, the top champion in all of WWE?

Byron Saxton: We will have to see soon but tonight is about Drew McIntyre as he is now the WWE Champion!

We cut to Drew McIntyre once again celebrating in the middle of the ring as the pyro goes off. Roman can be seen glaring at him and rolling out of the ring pushing away the medical team in anger as Wrestlemania Night 2 comes to a close with Drew McIntyre the new WWE Champion!
 

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News Update:

Becky Lynch vs Nia Jax and Aleister Black vs Samoa Joe confirmed for Backlash!
Two big title matches have been confirmed for the first Raw PPV after Wrestlemania! Nia Jax will be cashing in the title shot she won on the Wrestlemania Night 1 pre-show to fight Becky Lynch at Backlash! These two women have history with Nia Jax breaking Becky’s face a few years ago and robbing her of the chance to fight Ronda Rousey one on one at Survivor Series 2018. Nia Jax herself has been out of action for a year but she still posing an imposing presence. Can The Man Becky Lynch survive her first challenge in her fifth Women’s title reign?

The other match that was confirmed for Backlash involved the Universal title as Aleister Black will put his title on the line against Samoa Joe. The Samoan Submission machine picked up a decisive win over Sheamus at Wrestlemania and Adam Pearce felt this was enough to make Joe the number one contender for the title. Aleister Black comes off a Wrestlemania where he removed the two demons from his back that he had a ton of trouble defeating. Will he keep his momentum going or Joe choke the life out of his title reign?


The Miz vs John Morrison and Heavy Machinery vs The War Raiders confirmed for Judgement Day!
Meanwhile on the blue brand, two matches have been made for the first Smackdown PPV after Wrestlemania. The first match will see two best friends collide over the Intercontinental title as John Morrison cashes in his Andre the Giant battle royal title shot against The Miz! There have been signs of tension between the two men recently but that seemed to be in the past. With Miz defeating Bryan at Wrestlemania and tying for the record with Chris Jericho will he be able to defeat his best friend or will John Morrison make it a short reign?

The second match confirmed for Judgement Day is Heavy machinery’s first title defense as they put the WWE Tag team titles on the line against The War Raiders! The War Raiders entered tag team warfare last and used it to their advantage decimating the remaining field to earn this title shot. Both teams usually have the power and size advantage when facing other teams so it will be a new test for both teams. Can Heavy Machinery carry on their form after ending the Revival as a tag team in WWE?


The Revival leave WWE!
In the last piece of news to come out regarding WWE post-Wrestlemania, it has been officially confirmed that The Revival members Scott Dawson and Cash Wheeler are no longer with the company having been granted their release as of Wrestlemania Night 2. This has been the plan for some time within WWE, with the duo wanting to leave long before the change in head writers within the company. Midway through the year, they came to a deal where their release would be granted as of Wrestlemania but first putting over a new tag team which The Revival was willing to do. No words on if the duo ever intends to return but never say never.

Mod note: This is me being realistic. The Revival were always leaving WWE in my mind and even with my improvements in booking the tag division, I think the duo had their minds made up. This is why they lost at Wrestlemania and the reason for the stipulation as a way to write them off (also was going to be versus the New Day originally before I changed MITB winner upon Brodie Lee passing away). Also, expect to see a few more names being cut from the thread as we get up to the first budget cuts of 2020-2021.


WWE goes TV-14
In an unexpected development and one, a certain section of the fanbase has wanted for a long time WWE has announced their programming from now on will be TV-14. What this means for the shows going forward is unknown but we are told this is something the creative team who took over last year has wanted to subtly bring in. We have been advised this will not be a return to the Attitude Era or the previous treatment of women in the past and the women getting treated as a big deal will stay in place.

Mod note: Did I choose to do this because WWE in real life did this? Yes. I always thought it would be unrealistic to do this and as someone who swears all the time, this might make some of the angry promos slightly easier to write.

Backlash
Balitmore, Maryland
May 3rd



Women’s Universal title match:
Becky Lynch © vs Nia Jax


Universal title match:
Aleister Black © vs Samoa Joe


Judgement Day
Glasgow, Scotland
May 10th




Intercontinental title match:
The Miz © vs John Morrison

WWE tag team titles match:
Heavy Machinery © vs The War Raiders