Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
The 3rd Annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Announced: Heath Slater, Curtis Axel, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Big Show, Kane, Tyler Breeze, Mark Henry, Jack Swagger, Fandango, Damien Sandow, Darren Young, Konnor, Viktor, Goldust and R-Truth.
Yep, it's that time again. It's every man for himself in a battle royal for the third straight year.
My prediction: Big Show's probably going to win it again.
Roman Reigns vs. Triple H (c)
in a no-disqualification match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Well, it's finally come to this: Roman Reigns gets one more shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and this time it's against the man who screwed him out of it. If he wins, he'll be a three-time World Heavyweight Champion in a very short time...
My prediction: Roman's taking it. I can't even picture Triple H keeping the title past WrestleMania.
Shane McMahon vs. The Undertaker
If Shane McMahon wins, he gains control of Monday Night Raw. Also, if Shane McMahon wins, this will be The Undertaker's very last WrestleMania.
Shane-O Mac is back! With all that's been going on with WWE in real life and on the screen, Shane McMahon isn't happy with how the show is being run, and wants control of Monday Night Raw. He'll get it...but only if he can beat The Undertaker. How in the world is Shane-O Mac going to bring The Undertaker down to 22-2 all time at WrestleMania?
My prediction: The Undertaker's (under)taking another win here. The real question is...will this be the last we've seen of Shane McMahon if he's beaten here?
Dean Ambrose vs. Brock Lesnar
in a No-Holds-Barred Street Fight
Dean Ambrose wanted a piece of Brock Lesnar...and now he's going to get it. But Brock Lesnar could very well do the same to him in this no-holds-barred street fight. Who's gonna be left standing when this is over?
My prediction: Lesnar's probably gonna win this one.
Sasha Banks vs. Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte (c)
in a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Divas Championship
So, it's finally coming to this. Charlotte defends the Divas title against two former friends from NXT. NXT finally takes center stage in this WrestleMania Divas title match, and if anything can be guaranteed, it's that this match is gonna get nasty.
My prediction: Sasha Banks is taking the title.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) vs. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley)
The Usos are now in a feud with The Dudley Boyz, the tag team that they used to look up to...until The Dudley Boyz denied the WWE Universe their tables, saying their tag team title reigns made them, not the tables. Can the fun-loving Usos snap the Dudleys back to reality?
My prediction: The Usos will probably win this one.
The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, Alberto Del Rio, King Barrett) vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods)
in a 4-on-3 Handicap Match
With nobody left to make fun of, it was time for The New Day to make fun of The League of Nations. Not surprisingly, The League want to destroy them.
My prediction: New Day will win.
Ryback vs. Kalisto (c)
for the WWE United States Championship
Ryback, now sick of taking part in tag teams and going solo to the point of being stubborn and patronizing towards everyone that isn't him, has challenged Kalisto for the United States title after making some nasty jabs at Kalisto's size. Can Kalisto be the little big man on WWE campus, or will Ryback's taste for gold be satiated?
My prediction: Kalisto will probably retain
Sami Zayn vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Zack Ryder vs. Sin Cara vs. The Miz vs. Stardust vs. Kevin Owens (c)
in a Ladder Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
Three men wanted to take the Intercontinental Championship off Kevin Owens. Owens didn't want them to do it, so he names his own three potential contenders. The first three confront Owens as the second three wrestle, and then all six of them go after him! Confused? You won't be, after this year's episode of WrestleMania, which has all seven men going for the title in a ladder match!
My prediction: Kevin Owens is going to retain. Somehow.
Team Total Divas (Brie Bella, Paige, Natalya, Alicia Fox and Eva Marie) vs. Team B.A.D. and Blonde (Naomi, Tamina, Lana, Emma and Summer Rae)
I'm still scratching my head over how this is a thing, especially when it was put together last minute.
My prediction: Team B.A.D. and Blonde is going to win, if only because Eva Marie's going to turn on everybody.
Chris Jericho vs. AJ Styles
This is it - the last battle between Chris Jericho and AJ Styles. Will Jericho prove he's the best at what he does, or will Styles shut his beak for a little while in revenge for tearing Y2AJ apart?
Music is playing again as Dario Cueto starts the show. He announces that next week will be the start of an all-new Trios Tournament, and that a #1 contender for the Lucha Unerground Championship will be decided. Before he says how the latter will happen, Pentagon Jr. shows up and says his brother Matanza Cueto only won the title because he wasn't in Aztec Warfare. Cueto says that Pentagon Jr. is not championship material. Pentagon immediately grabs Cueto by the throat and tells him to summon Matanza so everyone can see who the real champion is. When Cueto refuses, Pentagon Jr. throws him to the mat and is about to break when Cueto reconsiders. Pentagon Jr. tells Cueto that he will soon learn he is the real champion.
The Crew (Mr. Cisco and Cortez Castro) beat Taya and Johnny Mundo after Cage shows up and stares down Johnny Mundo.
Marty "The Moth" Martinez says that at one time, there was a Moth empire known for its wealth and Aztec pride. This brought the furor of the other tribes, but his tribe has a secret weapon: Mariposa, who destroyed anyone who tried to take his tribe's gold. As we watch Mariposa take on several masked men, we learn that the Mariposa mask was passed down for generations and that the current Mariposa is the most dangerous one yet, and with her help, his tribe will rule again.
As Black Lotus stands guard backstage, Catrina suddenly appears and meets with Dario Cueto in his office. He thanks Catrina for keeping the temple going in his absence, but reminds her that he owns the temple. Catrina says that Matanza is not the rightful owner of the Lucha Underground Championship and that death is coming. Dario Cueto says his brother does not fear death, but Catrina says that Dario himself does. She says that when the time is right, Matanza will face Mil Muertes and the temple will be hers again. She then disappears. Black Lotus still stands guard.
Ivelisse, Angelico, and Son of Havoc retain the Lucha Underground Trios Tag Team Championships against The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Terce).
Dario Cueto meets with Rey Mysterio in his office. Rey Mysterio says he's here for El Dragon Azteca, but Cueto says he knows nothing about that. Rey Mysterio says he thinks that Matanza has something to do with El Dragon Azteca's death, but Cueto insists that Matanza does not and is only interested into making the temple the best fighting arena that he can make it. He lets Rey Mysterio and El Dragon Azteca Jr. compete here as long as they leave the past in the past. They drink a shot to that.
Mariposa quickly beats Sexy Star. Marty "The Moth" Martinez and Mariposa attack The Mack after the match.
Dario Cueto tells his brother Matanza to break Pentagon Jr.'s back so he never enters his temple again.
Matanza retains the Lucha Underground Championship against Pentagon Jr. Vampiro, who has noticed Pentagon Jr. tell the referee that he is hurt during the match, gets in the ring to confront Matanza, then checks on Pentagon Jr. and tells someone to call for somebody. Matanza hits Vampiro with a running boot to the face before tossing Pentagon Jr. out of the ring, attacking him some more and power bombing him through a table. Pentagon Jr. has to be taken out of the arena on a stretcher, and Vampiro accompanies Pentagon Jr. on his way to the hospital.
American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) beat Corey Hollis and John Skyler. We see after the match that The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) have been watching this match from backstage.
In an exclusive video from earlier today, Finn Balor says that Samoa Joe thinks he's bigger than NXT, but he's obsessed with all the wrong things. Finn's obsession, on the other hand, is the reason why he's gotten this far and why he will beat Joe again at NXT TakeOver: Dallas.
Baron Corbin beats Mike Cuellari.
We see a Shinsuke Nakamura video package.
The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) beat Tucker Knight and Steve Cutler. We see after the match that American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) have been watching this match from backstage.
Bull Dempsey calls Samoa Joe a coward and a bully, and says that tonight, Joe will learn that "fit happens."
Apollo Crews beats Alex Riley. After the match, "The Drifter" Elias Sampson shows up and sings a tune. Apollo Crews dares him to get in the ring, but Sampson backs out.
Baron Corbin says that Austin Aries hasn't shown his face since he attacked him, and that Aries knows that he'll flatten him again in Dallas like he did the first time...only this time, he'll end his career.
Sami Zayn says he's focused on Shinsuke Nakamura in Dallas, and knows that Nakamura is planning on making a big first impression. He says he won't let Nakamura make a big name out of himself at his expense.
Samoa Joe quickly beats Bull Dempsey with the Coaquina Clutch, and refuses to let go. Two NXT Superstars - escorted by William Regal - try to pull Joe away, but they just get beat up before Joe locks the Coaquina Clutch in on Bull again. Finn Balor rushes in and stops him, then both Finn and Joe brawl outside the ring. The brawl goes all the way to the commentary table area, where it is eventually broken up by referees and security after a few minutes to end the show.
Matt Hardy shows up with Reby Sky, Tyrus and Rockstar Spud. He says a shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship for Jeff Hardy isn't going to happen, and if anyone deserves a rematch for the title, it's him. He demands a rematch now. Suddenly, Maria Kanellis and "The Miracle" Mike Bennett show up. Bennett tells Matt to relax, as nobody wants to see him as world champion and that TNA needs a miracle...and him as TNA World Champion. Reby tells Maria to leave along with Bennett, and Maria says that Reby has no idea to be a lady. Reby is about to beat her up, but Spud and Matt hold her back. Matt tells Bennett to get in line, and Bennett says that while Matt is a potential Hall of Famer, he's old and washed up. Matt and Bennett are about to fight about it when Ethan Carter III shows up and makes fun of everyone in the ring, especially Mike Bennett, who says he's not going to fight him tonight. EC3 says he will, and says he won't leave until he gets a fight right now. Matt gives him a fight: EC3 vs. Matt, Reby, Spud and Tyrus. EC3 accepts the challenge, saying "At least one of you has some balls."
Ethan Carter III vs. The Matt Hardy Brand (Matt Hardy, Reby Sky, Tyrus and Rockstar Spud) ends when "The Miracle" Mike Bennett, who is watching the match from ringside, attacks EC3. It's a five-on-one attack on EC3 until Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) show up and clear the ring. They then say they want a fight, and challenges three of EC3's attackers to a six-man tag match.
Matt Hardy, Tyrus and "The Miracle" Mike Bennett beat Ethan Carter III and Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) after EC3 chases Bennett to the back and Tyrus puts an end to Beer Money's double teaming.
Jeremy Borash interviews Gail Kim, who desperately wants to get her hands on Maria. Maria may have done some talking with TNA management to get out of a fight with her and make Jade #1 contender to the Knockouts title, but she's done some talking of her own with management, and has set up a #1 contender's match for the Knockouts title that involves Madison Rayne and Velvet Sky.
The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz) are talking in the locker room when Eli Drake shows up, making it clear he's none too pleased with the Bro Mans reunion, and tells them to go into a dark hole and never come out. This gives Jessie an idea: go in a new, darker direction.
Madison Rayne beats Velvet Sky with a jackknife pin to become #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts Championship. Madison teases attacking Velvet after the match, but both women show respect in the end.
Drew Galloway has respect for Jeff Hardy, but says that he's going to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship tonight against Jeff Hardy.
The Pope is in the ring. As he speaks and says it's time to let a man be a man, Lashley shows up and tells Pope to apologize and return to the commentary table before he gets in the ring and hurts him. Pope sees no need to apologize to Lashley for recent events, and calls him out for a fight. Lashley gives him one last chance to back down before he hurts him, and Pope responds by hitting Lashley, who quickly gets the upper hand in the brawl before beating up officials. But Pope gets right back up, dodges a Spear from Lashley, knocks down a few refs and hits Lashley from the top rope. Security has to rush in to stop this brawl.
Jeff Hardy is psyched for tonight's world title match, and plans to play the underdog and take the world title.
Matt Hardy calls tonight's main event "a travesty of justice," and insists he should be having a rematch for the World title.
Eric Young and Bram show up. They may have hit a speed bump last week, but EY says he will take the World title from Jeff Hardy when he wins it. The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godders) interrupt, and challenge them to a fight.
The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz) beat Eric Young and Bram.
Grado and Mahabali Shera are about to party when they get beat up by Al Snow, who seriously hurts Grado and tells him he doesn't belong here after breaking his arm.
Gregory Shane Helms and Trevor Lee are in the ring. Helms says he's here to get people to talk about the X Division again, but he's here to do more than that. He calls out Eddie Edwards, who shows up. Helms says that The Woves (Edwards, Davey Richards) is a great tag team. Eddie Edwards says he came here with Davey Richards to prove they're the best tag team out there right now. Davey carried on as a singles wrestler when he was injured, and now that Davey's injured, he's going to do likewise. Helms says his TNA debut is imminent, and tries to sell Eddie Edwards on tag teaming with him and taking the TNA World Tag Team Championships from Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode). He gives him a week to think about it, and says he hopes that Eddie makes the smart decision.
The Pope says he wants Lashley for a fight next week.
Drew Galloway retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Jeff Hardy. After the match, Matt Hardy shows up and says he will take the TNA World Championship back from Galloway. Galloway says that while he just fought Jeff Hardy, he'll fight Matt right now. He does just that as Bram and Eric Young attack Jeff Hardy outside the ring before they focus on Galloway. Galloway hits two Claymores on both EY and Bram, and Jeff hits a Twist of Fate on Matt. All three men leave the ring, then Jeff Hardy challenges Eric Young to a Six Sides of Steel match.
Brie, Nikki and Bryan have breakfast out. Brie and Nikki have always wanted to step out in the business world with Birdiebee, a bra-and-panties line where a part of the proceeds go to someone in need.
Nattie and Mandy are training in the WWE Performance Center, and Mandy is steadily improvement. Nattie thinks the training is helping them connect, and that the family vacation will bring them closer together. Nattie is still worried about her dad acting up on the vacation, however, and doesn't want him to embarass her in front of Mandy's family.
Brie and Nikki co-host Today, and the two of them set up a business meeting for Birdiebee.
Mandy's family goes on vacation. Mandy finds it difficult to talk about her parents' separation and just wants them to be together again. Gary is worried about mom and dad being in the same room, but Mandy says that everything will be fine and that everyone will have fun.
As Gary has a confrontation with a crab, Nattie's family shows up.
Brie and Nikki have some wine. Nikki has called Andrew, who owns an apparel company. He has someone that he can set them up with: Daymond John, Founder-President and CEO of FUBU. Nikki can't wait to work with him and his team, but Brie thinks they should make it themselves as she doesn't want to lose the true vision of Birdiebee.
Mandy talks with one of her brothers, and she has noticed that her parents are getting along better than usual. Mandy is hopeful her parents can start over in their relationship.
Mandy and Nattie spend time with family before both families go dragon boat racing. Nattie thinks her dad is acting like a buffoon.
Brie and Nikki head to New York City to Mood, a very popular fabric store that has its own sewing school. Brie finds out making your own clothes isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Nattie and Mandy's families go dragon boat racing. Mandy's family takes a an early lead with their impressive teamwork...and Nattie's dad wasn't even rowing.
Brie refuses to talk to Nikki after the sewing incident.
Nattie has to keep her dad Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart from making a scene due to a massage therapist massaging his wife's back.
As Mandy's family heads to the docks, Mandy notices her parents are sitting together on their own. Mandy is hopeful they'll reconcile. Both families spend time fishing, and The Anvil shows his displeasure at not being to catch any fish.
Mandy talks with her mom. Mandy learns her mom still loves her dad, and has the feeling they might get back together in time.
Brie and Nikki have a conversation about getting other people to work with them, and Brie doesn't want Birdiebee to be something mass-produced in a factory overseas. She still wants to do stuff on her own.
Brie and Nikki meet with Kara Ross, CEO of Kara Ross, jewelery designer and founder of Diamonds Unleashed, a women's network that Brie and Nikki were brought on for ambassador roles. Brie wants to do Birdiebee Etsy-style, but Kara says the business can only grow so big unless you bring more people aboard.
Mandy walks along the beach with her brothers and mentions the conversation with her mom. Mandy says she thinks mom and dad can get back together, but Gary mentions that their dad said that he doesn't have those feelings for their mom anymore. Mandy is confused.
Brie talks to Nikki at the hotel. She talked to mom, and she realized that she's always a couple of steps behind Nikki in business. She had a great idea, but it wasn't realistic, and every point Nikki made made perfect sense. Brie tells Nikki she was right, and apologizes.
Mandy and her family talk on the patio before the end of the vacation. Mandy learns her parents have gotten along better over time, but her dad says that they're not that compatible in terms of everyday life. Nevertheless, they'll still be there for their kids, and everyone comes to terms with the fact that they're happy as they are. Mandy realizes it's not her decision to get her parents back together, and that her parents can get along is still pretty great. Dad thinks the family should have vacations more.
Mandy thanks Nattie for inviting her family over for the vacation. Nattie feels less insecure about her family coming off as embarassing, especially her father, even though he hasn't gotten in any real trouble.
Brie and Nikki meet with Daymond John in the Empire State Building and pitch their idea for Birdiebee. Daymond John is surprised, as the Bellas aren't in it for a vain reason, unlike most celebrities he's talked with. Daymond says they have a real cause, and believes in their idea.
Nattie's family spend some time near the beach. Nattie realizes she needs to lighten up and not be so much of a parent to her parents.
Brie and Nikki go to a restaurant. They toast to an amazing meeting and putting their differences aside.
Bonus clip: Brie gets advice from her mom.
Bonus clip: Nattie takes a picture with her parents.
Renee Young interviews Zack Ryder during the pre-show. He hopes to make a WrestleMania moment for himself and for everyone when he wins the Intercontinental Championship. Chris Jericho shows up and tells him he doesn't have what it takes to be a champion, and that he doesn't deserve a WrestleMania moment...and neither does AJ Styles when he's done with him at WrestleMania just like he'll be done with Ryder tonight. Jericho shoves Ryder before leaving.
The Undertaker enters the ring to start tonight's show. He says that this year's WrestleMania will not be his last, and that the blood of Shane McMahon will be on Vince McMahon's hands, but Vince's blood may very well be on his. He calls WrestleMania his yard and Hell in a Cell his house, and says Shane will rest in peace. Shane McMahon shows up, greets the crowd, then says he and 'Taker will rip each other apart at WrestleMania, with the difference being that he's fighting to win and 'Taker is fighting not to lose. After the match, he says that whatever is left of him will crawl into the ring the very next night and leave Hell in the rear view mirror for the fans as he will be in control. When he mentions Undertaker's legacy, 'Taker tells Shane to shut his mouth. Shane gets in the ring, and tells him his legacy died at WrestleMania 30. 'Taker tells Shane is just like his old man, and that he's been his daddy's bitch since he was born. This starts a brawl, and it ends with 'Taker being hit with a commentary monitor before Shane leaps from the top rope to the commentary table to nail an elbow drop on The Undertaker. As Shane heads to the back, The Undertaker still manages to get up.
Before the next match, AJ Styles shows up and calls Chris Jericho out on his pre-show comments to Zack Ryder, and says he won't leave until Chris Jericho gives him his WrestleMania match. He then guests on commentary for the next match.
Zack Ryder beats Chris Jericho with an inside cradle, then eats a Codebreaker from Jericho. Jericho goes ballistic, and tells Styles he kicked the hornet's nest before telling him he's got him at WrestleMania before trying to belittle Styles for his lack of seniority in the WWE.
Sasha Banks guests on commentary for the next match.
Charlotte beats Becky Lynch after Ric Flair grabs Becky's ankle as she chases after Charlotte.
Renee Young interviews Vince McMahon. He says that this will be a taste of what we'll see at WrestleMania, and that Shane should realize all he's done is anger The Undertaker. Shane shows up, and says he sick and tired of his own dad acting like an omnipotent figure, and after saying that his father stole the company from father before him, he'll take the WWE from him at WrestleMania.
Big Show and Kane vs. The Social Outcasts (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) ends with everyone in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal gets in the ring and fights. (Before the match, Curtis Axel says "Happy birthday, Dad," referring to the birthday of his father, Mr. Perfect.) Big Show and Kane stand tall at the end of the brouhaha.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon show up. Stephanie tells everyone to get on their feet and show respect to Triple H, then get on their knees and grovel to him. Triple H says that in six days, he will shatter everyone's dreams when he beats Roman Reigns and retains the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at his 20th WrestleMania, then talks about the obsession that has made him what he is today, as well as his history with Roman Reigns. He then tells Reigns he has already won, as his obsession will destroy Roman's dream and he will walk out of WrestleMania as WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Stephanie then says WrestleMania is all about Triple H...then Roman shows up. He and Triple H fight, then Triple H retreat. Stephanie has the audacity to try to stop Roman Reigns, but she ends up fleeing, too.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are furious as they head backstage.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up and advertise the Booty-O's box and make fun of The League of Nations (Sheamus, King Barrett, Alberto Del Rio, Rusev) again, this time comparing them to nasty food.
Kofi Kingston beats Alberto Del Rio by reversing the Cross Arm Breaker into a schoolboy pin. After the match, Jonathan Coachman makes a surprise appearance, declaring The New Day (Kofi, Big E, Xavier Woods) his favorites, that SportsCenter will be live at WrestleMania this Sunday, and that he loves Booty-O's. He then dances with The New Day.
TV host, journalist, author and breast cancer survivor Joan Lunden is this year's Warrior Award recipient. She will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Dana Warrior.
Renee Young interviews Roman Reigns when Bubba Ray Dudley calls him out. D-Von Dudley joins him, and Roman Reigns fights them until Triple H shows up out of nowhere to stack the odds against Roman and attack him as well. The Dudleys leave as Roman is laid out, and Triple H tells Roman he will never take the WWE World Heavyweight Championship from him. He then slams Roman's head into a metal box and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
Kalisto beats Konnor. Viktor tries to attack him after the match, but Kalisto quickly dispatches him. Ryback then shows up, and he and Kalisto stare each other down.
Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman show up. Heyman puts Lesnar on a pedestal, and says that Dean Ambrose has no idea what he's up against at WrestleMania as "Dr. Lesnar" will give him a public colonoscopy in the middle of the ring. Dean Ambrose suddenly shows up with a big red wagon, and places weapons such as a chainsaw, a crowbar, a steel pipe, a baseball bat and other items located underneath the ring as well as one of the steel steps inside the wagon before walking off with them.
Emma beats Paige after the distraction and interference from the rest of Team Blonde (Lana, Summer Rae, Naomi, Tamina) Team Blonde fights with the rest of Team Total Divas (Paige, Brie Bella, Natalya, Alicia Fox) until the final member for Team Total Divas appears: Eva Marie. She helps clean house and even the odds.
Goldust meets up with R-Truth in the locker room. R-Truth tells him he won't have his back in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Truth then sneezes into Goldust's shirt.
Snoop Dogg is the celebrity inductee for the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016.
Sami Zayn, Sin Cara and Dolph Ziggler beat Kevin Owens, Stardust and The Miz after Stardust and Miz, sick and tired of Kevin Owens not wanting to participate in the match, leave Owens high and dry when he finally wants in.
Dean Ambrose takes on Erick Rowan this Thursday on SmackDown!
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon show up again. They mock the crowd, saying that new leadership won't happen and that a new WWE World Heavyweight Champion won't happen, as both they and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship aren't going anywhere. Roman Reigns shows up a lot sooner the second time around, and he and Triple H go at it once again. Stephanie summons the locker room heels as Triple H beats up Roman, but the locker room good guys make the save to try and even it all up. Triple H rolls into the ring and is saved by all the bad guys, and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) have to calm Roman Reigns down as Triple H leaves. Roman Reigns leaps over the ropes and takes everyone else as Triple H crawls away.
Roderick Strong beats Moose, Adam Page and "Reborn" Matt Sydal in a Four Corners Survival Match. During the match, BJ Whitmer tries to interfere by pulling Adam Page leg-first off the ring apron.
Adam Cole shows up for Story Time. He still isn't happy that he lost at the 14th Anniversary Show, but still says he's the best in Ring of Honor. He insists that Kyle O'Reilly should not even have been in his rematch and that he will never be ROH World Champion. He also says that Jay Lethal's days as World champion are numbered, and with or without a champion, he will take the world title from him. Suddenly, Matt Taven, still on a crutch from the career-threatening knee injury he suffered, shows up and reunites with Adam Cole, saying that The Kingdom is back on ROH television and that they're going to pick back up where they left off and dominating like they've done...everyone except for Cole. Taven says Cole had two chances to become world champ, and he blew them both. He joined up with Cole because he was good, but then Cole got hurt and he had to keep him relevant. He then says that he is the real star of The Kingdom, not Cole, and that Cole is not better than him. He then tells Cole that this is the end, and that he will rebuild The Kingdom in his image, and that the only one through with The Kingdom is Cole.
Dalton Castle says he's not a big fun of rules...unless they're relaxed. He says that the rules will not protect "The Last Real Man" Silas Young in their match without honor.
Foxx Vinyer beats Cheeseburger by disqualification after Foxx Vinyer is beaten up by The All Night Express (Kenny King and Rhett Titus). They then surround Cheeseburger, who tell him he's like them and not the ROH fans, and try to turn him against the fans. They can't understand why people love Cheeseburger even though he doesn't look the slightest bit muscular. War Machine (Hanson and Raymond Rowe) are also namedropped. They then read mean tweets focused towards ANX, then make fun of the fans for cheering The Briscoes and Cheeseburger (Jay and Mark Briscoe) over them. They then come to the conclusion that Cheeseburger is like them and like the fans, too. After they ask Cheeseburger to read the back of Kenny King's shirt - which he does - ANX beat Cheeseburger up. War Machine and The Briscoes make the save, but The Briscoes pick up the ROH World Tag Team Championships after War Machine drop them. War Machine snatch the titles from The Briscoes, then both teams stare down.
Truth Martini and Jay Lethal tell Hirooki Goto that when they're done with him, he'll have to go to a hospital.
Jay Lethal retains the ROH World Championship against Hirooki Goto after Truth Martini distracts Goto with the Book of Truth. After the match, Donovan Dijak shows up with Prince Nana, and stares down with Jay Lethal. He easily does away with Lethal, and Truth Martini's Book of Truth has no effect on Dijak. Martini runs backwards into Nana, then runs forward into a big boot from Dijak. Taeler Hendrix and officials check on Martini as the show ends.
Naomi beats Paige by submission after a distraction from the entering Summer Rae and...Emma from NXT, who shows up along with Summer and attacks both Natalya and Alicia Fox.
Ryback beats Sin Cara.
The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) make their way to the ring. Slater says that we are looking at the winners of the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Curtis says there's actually going to be one winner, but Bo says they are all winners. Adam says that Big Show and Kane showed us how big and scary they are. Curtis says he is going to show the Big Show that he chops down giants because that is what Axe Men do. Bo says that Kane will be calling him the Demonic Yoga Instructor, and that he is going to exorcise a demon. Slater says they will take on anyone.
Big Show and Kane beat The Social Outcasts (Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas). After the match, Kane and Show choke slam Heath Slater and Adam Rose. Big Show tells Kane he could have knocked him out, but he chose not to, and heads back to the back to end the show.
Jack Swagger beats Tyler Breeze with the Patriot Lock.
Jojo interviews Kalisto backstage. As he talks about how his heart helps him keep fighting, The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) interrupt, with Konnor telling Kalisto that his road to WrestleMania ends with him.
Despite interference from Viktor, Kalisto beats Konnor.
Becky Lynch guests on commentary for the next match.
Before the next match, Charlotte says she will put an end to Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks at WrestleMania and start the "WOOOO! Revolution."
Sasha Banks beats Charlotte after reversing a Figure Eight into an inside cradle. After the match, Becky Lynch gets in the ring and hits a T-Bone Suplex on both Sasha and Charlotte before leaving. After Becky leaves, Sasha Banks hits a Backstabber on a distracted Charlotte.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up to advertise the WWE Network and Booty-O's, which they call "The Official Cereal of WrestleMania, then make fun of The League of Nations and list all the ways that they're "hot garbage," saying that if they were a Star Wars character, they would be Jar Jar Binks; if they were a baseball player, they'd be Michael Jordan. They promise to retain the WWE Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania 32.
Sheamus beats Kofi Kingston after the distraction and attempted cheating from the rest of The League of Nations (Rusev and King Barrett).
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) quickly beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) as The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) watch from the back. After the match, The Usos pull out two tables from underneath the ring, set them up, put The Ascension on them and hit simultaneous splashes on them through the tables. Afterwards, Renee Young interviews The Dudleys, who say that they will prove that their title wins define their careers and not the tables, and that The Dudley Boyz will steal the show at WrestleMania again. As Bubba Ray says that they beat up The Usos' father Rikishi back then and would even beat up The Wild Samoans (Afa and Sika) if they were in the ring today, Roman Reigns shows up and says he'll shut Bubba Ray up tonight. Bubba Ray thinks he's blowing smoke, but when he points at Roman, Roman slaps his hand away and tells him that he doesn't want a match; instead, he wants a war.
Dolph Ziggler and Sami Zayn beat The Miz and Kevin Owens after Owens tries to leave The Miz high and dry again only for Zack Ryder, Stardust and Sin Cara to keep him from heading to the back. Even The Miz is ticked off with Owens, and hits him with a Skull Crushing Finale. After the match, all seven men brawl.
Bubba Ray Dudley beats Roman Reigns by disqualification after as Roman Reigns repeatedly slams Bubba Ray's head into the commentary table. After the match, D-Von Dudley runs in only to run right into a Superman Punch. Roman then hits Bubba Ray with a Spear.
R-Truth runs into Goldust as he paints his face in the bathroom. Goldust insists they're not partners even though he saved him earlier this week on Raw. He then paints the word "no" on Truth's forehead in gold paint, then R-Truth looks into the mirror and reads it as "on." R-Truth thinks that "Golden Truth" is still on.
Kalisto believes Sin Cara will become the new WWE Intercontinental Champion at WrestleMania. Sin Cara tells Kalisto to focus on Ryback before he leaves. Kalisto then runs into Ryback, who makes fun of his size again. Kalisto tells Ryback he's going to retain the WWE United States Championship against him at WrestleMania.
AJ Styles beats Tyler Breeze.
Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman show up. Heyman talks about the no-holds-barred match between Lesnar and Dean Ambrose at WrestleMania and how hardcore legends like Terry Funk and Mick Foley are giving weapons to Ambrose to use against Lesnar. Heyman then says that the Ambrose Asylum should be praying for Dean Ambrose's well-being as Lesnar will destroy Ambrose at WrestleMania and is the most dangerous weapon in the ring himself at WrestleMania. Heyman then calls Ambrose out, but he gets Bray Wyatt and The Wyatt Family (Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) instead. Before the Wyatts can attack, Dean Ambrose shows up, ready to go to war with a kendo stick. Ambrose and Lesnar lay waste to the Wyatts, then Ambrose and Lesnar fight each other. Lesnar gets his hands on Ambrose and finishes him off with an F5 to end the show.
Before Lucha Underground went on the air tonight, El Rey Network uploaded a YouTube-exclusive four-way dance. At the start of this match, Catrina announced that the four participants - Joey Ryan, Mr. Cisco, Cortez Castro and Killshot - would be fighting for the last spot in Aztec Warfare. In the end, Joey Ryan would steal a victory from Killshot to go on to Aztec Warfare.
Pentagon Jr. tells Fenix that he's taking the Lucha Underground title. Catrina appears and says that his master may be teaching him the dark arts, but he doesn't know the darkness. We also find out that Pentagon Jr. is not in Aztec Warfare for putting his hands on Catrina. Pentagon Jr. doesn't care, as he only cares about doing his master's bidding and he has zero fear. Catrina says the only reason Pentagon Jr. has zero fear is that he does not know true fear. As for Fenix, Catrina tells him that Mil Muertes is taking the Lucha Underground title back. Catrina disappears, and both Fenix and Pentagon Jr. look at each other before they leave the locker room.
Famous B is seen watching Aztec Warfare from ringside, scouting the competition.
Rey Mysterio, Jr. makes his Lucha Underground debut in this match, coming in at #2. Dragon Azteca, Jr. debuts alongside him at #18. Argenis makes his return to the temple at #4, as does Mascarita Sagrada at #12 and Aerostar at #17.
When Joey Ryan shows up at #6, he handcuffs himself to the stands to keep himself from being eliminated. Famous B hands Ryan his business card, and Ryan also suffers some embarrassing abuse from the 19 other competitors.
Drago and Jack Evans' fight goes all over the temple, including the stands. It gets even more nuts when "The Darewolf" P.J. Black joins in.
When Mil Muertes shows up at #20, he is attacked from behind with a steel chair by Pentagon Jr. This leads to his eventual elimination, and Catrina slaps Vampiro for being in the temple as she tells him to get out.
After Mil Muertes is eliminated, the countdown clock runs one more time, and Matt Stryker chalks it up to a technical glitch. When it hits zero, however, Dario Cueto returns to reclaim his temple. He then introduces Entrant #21: his brother, Matanza Cueto. The beast - Dario Cueto's own brother - is finally unleashed on Lucha Underground...and Fenix is the first person he eliminates. He also frees Joey Ryan from the stands before he eliminates him as well. Everyone seemingly lines up to be slaughtered as Matanza eliminates all comers to become the new Lucha Underground Champion.
#1: Fenix (eliminated 12th by Matanza Cueto) #2: Rey Mysterio (eliminated 20th by Matanza Cueto) #3: King Cuerno (eliminated 2nd by Rey Mysterio with an armbar submission) #4: Argenis (eliminated 1st by Rey Mysterio) #5: Johnny Mundo (eliminated 3rd by Prince Puma) #6: Joey Ryan (eliminated 16th by Matanza Cueto) #7: Prince Puma (eliminated 19th by Matanza Cueto) #8: Jack "Dragonslayer" Evans (eliminated 8th/9th by Aerostar) #9: Taya (eliminated 7th by Prince Puma) #10: Cage (eliminated 6th by Taya after a cinder block shot to the head from Johnny Mundo) #11: Mascarita Sagrada (eliminated 5th by Chavo Guerrero, Jr. with the Camel Clutch) #12: Marty "The Moth" Martinez (eliminated 4th by Mascarita Sagrada and Rey Mysterio) #13: Drago (eliminated 8th/9th by "The Darewolf" P.J. Black) #14: The Mack (eliminated 13th by Matanza Cueto) #15: Chavo Guerrero, Jr. (eliminated 18th by Matanza Cueto) #16: "The Darewolf" P.J. Black (eliminated 10th by Texano) #17: Aerostar (eliminated 14th by Matanza Cueto) #18: Dragon Azteca, Jr. (eliminated 17th by Matanza Cueto) #19: Texano (eliminated 15th by Matanza Cueto) #20: Mil Muertes (eliminated 11th by Pentagon Jr., Prince Puma and Rey Mysterio) #21: "The Monster" Matanza Cueto (winner and new Lucha Underground Champion)
Johnny Gargano beats "The Drifter" Elias Samson, handing Samson his first-ever NXT loss. Samson takes his anger out on Gargano after the match. Apollo Crews makes the save, pushing Sampson and challenging him. The Drifter slowly backs away as he and the ref check on Johnny Gargano.
Finn Balor beats Rich Swann.
Emma and Dana Brooke say that tonight's match against Asuka will be different, and that Emma will finish the job. Emma says she should be the one with the shot at Bayley's NXT Women's Championship.
We get a look at "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura.
Alexa Bliss beats Sarah Dobson after the assist from Blake and Murphy.
Samoa Joe isn't in the mood for a backstage interview.
Samoa Joe puts both Bull Dempsey and Danny Burch in the Coaquina Clutch before their match can even begin, and tells Finn Balor that will be him at NXT TakeOver: Dallas.
We learn more about American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable). They have fallen short in their pre-NXT careers, but they're making sure that doesn't happen at NXT TakeOver: Dallas.
Drew Galloway starts tonight's show. He has waited for the past 15 years for this moment, and asks everyone to look at TNA and the World title differently as he looks to put TNA on the map again. An angry Matt Hardy shows up, calling Drew's win "felony robbery" after Drew "stole" the title from him. Drew says he saw an opportunity and took it. Matt says he will either get his title re-match, or he will obliterate Galloway. Drew tells Matt Hardy to bring it, then Jeff Hardy shows up and says there's a line for the World title, and that he's first in line as he was taken out of last week's match by Eric Young and Bram. Matt Hardy tells Jeff to go away, but Jeff says he's not going anywhere until he gets his title shot. He is then attacked from behind by Eric Young and Bram, and Matt Hardy and the rest of his cronies do the rest of the work as Young and Bram ready a table before the commercial break.
After the break, Matt Hardy, Tyrus, Rockstar Spud, Eric Young and Bram use the numbers game to their advantage against Jeff Hardy and Drew Galloway until Ethan Carter III rushes into the ring with a steel chair, chasing them all away before they can put Jeff through a table that was set up before the commercial break. EC3 then challenges Drew Galloway for the title, having lost it twice without being pinned or submitted, and tells Jeff to sit this one out. "The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis show up, and Bennett wants a title shot on the grounds that he was the last person to pin Drew Galloway. Drew says he'll fight everybody for the title. Dixie Carter shows up, and says this is going to be done the right way. Everyone wanting a title shot is placed in a gauntlet match tonight, and the winner gets the first title shot against Drew Galloway.
Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) namedrop some past TNA World Tag Team Championship teams on their way to the ring for their open challenge tonight, implying they could be potential challengers. At one point, Storm mentions America's Most Wanted ("The Cowboy" James Storm and "Wildcat" Chris Harris), and Roode says that would mean that Storm would have to fight on both teams. Storm still likes the idea, calling it "awesome."
Jeremy Borash interviews "The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis. Bennett commends Drew Galloway on the Feast or Fired cash-in from last night, but says he's going to win the gauntlet match and get the first title shot. He then draws a number for when he appears in the Gauntlet match. When Maria asks what number he got, Mike says he's got this.
Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) show up in the ring for their tag team open challenge. Robbie E suddenly shows up and says he's got two guys who are willing to take them on who used to do everything together: The Bro Mans. It's official - Robbie E and Jessie Godders are back together as The Bro Mans.
Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) beat The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godders).
Decay (Abyss, Crazzy Steve, Rosemary) challenge Eddie Edwards to a no-disqualification match after they gloat over Davey Richards recently getting injured, after Abyss says the three of them have come together for reasons that none of us could possibly understand.
Eric Young and Bram pick their numbers for the gauntlet match after Young declares himself the most dangerous man in professional wrestling. After they do, we find out that Willow is real, and as soon as Eric says he sees him, he disappears.
Eddie Edwards show up, and says he doesn't care which member of Decay (Abyss, Crazzy Steve, Rosemary) he faces as long as he gets a fight. He ends up getting Crazzy Steve.
Eddie Edwards beats Crazzy Steve in a no-disqualification match after Eddie tricks Steve into knocking Rosemary off the apron.
Maria Kanellis says that unlike Gail Kim, she's going to change the Knockouts Division forever.
Dixie Carter tells Lashley that he's lucky he's only been fined after what happened last week. Dixie Carter then gives Lashley what he wants...but what is it? Lashley says that "not one of those men are ready for me."
Jeremy Borash interviews Jeff Hardy and Ethan Carter III. Hardy is finally glad to get his potential World title shot, while Ethan Carter III wants to get his hands on "The Miracle" Mike Bennett. Both men then draw their numbers, and they like what they see, especially EC3, who says he's number one.
Before the next match, Maria Kanellis says she's asked for control of the Knockouts from TNA...then The Dollhouse (Rebel, Jade, Marti Bell) show up. Maria says they have so much potential, but she wants them to become women. Marti Bell thinks that Maria is trying to break The Dollhouse up, but Maria says she's making them stronger. Maria then gives up her shot at the Knockouts title, after she has asked TNA for permission to give up her shot at the title, and then has The Dollhouse fight each other, and the winner gets a shot at the Knockouts title.
Maria Kanellis guests on commentary for the next match.
Jade beats Marti Bell and Rebel to become #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts Championship.
Matt Hardy says he can't even trust Jeremy Borash as he, Tyrus and Rockstar Spud draw their numbers for the gauntlet match.
Grado and Mahabali Shera talk about the party they're going to have next week to celebrate Grado getting re-hired.
Drew Galloway shows up and says that the chaos that led to this gauntlet match is what we can expect when he is Champion. We then find out that Lashley is the first man in the gauntlet match, as Lashley congratulates Galloway on becoming the new champ only for Galloway to say he doesn't respect him for his actions as of late. Lashley then says he's in the gauntlet because nobody's as dominating as him. Drew Galloway is about to fight Lashley when Ethan Carter III shows up for the gauntlet match.
Jeff Hardy beats Rockstar Spud, Ethan Carter III, Lashley, Tyrus, Bram Eric Young and Matt Hardy in a Gauntlet Match to become #1 contender to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and face Drew Galloway next week.
Brie and Nikki run into two young fans. It's obvious to Nikki they're more partial to her.
Paige and Alicia Fox meet with a Paige fan named Dustin, who is preparing to come out to his religious, conservative family and considers Paige to be an empowering person.
Mandy meets with Nattie backstage. Nattie's family is taking a trip to an island near Orlando, and extends the invitation to Mandy...who also considers inviting her entire family, who is going through some stuff.
Brie and Nikki meet JJ backstage. Nikki has to take a week off to rehab her back, and Brie takes advantage of the opportunity by doing a family vacation to Sedona.
Eva Marie and Mandy head backstage to talk with Mark Carrano. Carrano apparently likes the idea, and Carrano asks them to come up with some ideas for "Red and Gold."
Paige meets with Renee Young, Summer Rae and Nattie in catering. She talks about her meeting with Dustin to help him come out to his family. Everyone commends her, but warns her to be careful and is afraid of her putting herself in a vulnerable position and that the situation could do more harm than good.
Brie, Nikki, JJ, his fiancee Lauren and Bryan head to Sedona. On the agenda - according to Bryan - are a reincarnated Buddha, a teepee temple and a stupa as part of a "reawakening and rebirthing."
Nattie mentions the family vacation trouble to Alicia Fox. Nattie has heard through the grapevine that Mandy is bringing 15 people with her thanks to her extending an invitation to join her for the family vacation, and she has yet to tell TJ.
Mandy and Eva Marie meet R-Truth backstage...and some interesting ideas come together, or at least try to. Dancing is brought to the table.
Brie and the family make it to where they're staying in Sedona, and are met up by Renee Young, who also brings Dean Ambrose. They have a meal, and when JJ asks when everyone will be treating themselves, Bryan says they're already doing it.
Paige talks to Alicia Fox about her talk with the rest of the Divas in catering and how it could be unsafe. She is about to call off helping out Dustin and letting him know on the phone when Dustin tells her that his mom had a minor heart attack and that it was a sign that it was time for him to come out to his family. Paige can't bring herself to tell him, but is still worried about her safety.
Nattie tells TJ about bringing Mandy over to the vacation. To Nattie's surprise, TJ isn't even mad.
Bryan and the gang head to the teepee temple for a spiritual reawakening. Brie and Bryan are obviously the most into what's going on.
Eva Marie and Mandy meet a fan of Eva Marie, then the two of them talk more about the "Red and Gold" idea. Mandy shows Eva Marie a photoshop of Eva Marie with blonde hair, but Eva Marie doesn't want to go down that route again.
Bryan and the gang have dinner, and Bryan doesn't seem to consider Mexican food with beef in it and alcohol to be healing. Dean Ambrose, on the other hand, is all for experiencing all the joys of life and knowing when to say when. So does everyone else except Bryan.
Paige and Alicia Fox head back to Portland, Oregon (where Dustin lives) and stay at a haunted bed and breakfast known as the White House. They talk with Lanning, who owns the place, and Paige mentions that she and Alicia are here to help Dustin. Lanning came out to his dad 40 years ago, and it was bad at first but it worked out in the end, and says that it was the hardest thing he had ever done. Paige hopes that this situation goes smoothly.
Brie, Bryan and the family along with Renee Young and Dean Ambrose have breakfast before Bryan goes to the stupa. Bryan wants to go, but some people want to stay home, including Brie. Brie talks with Bryan after this, and tries to get Brie to come with him to the stupa. Brie wishes Bryan would lighten up and compromise for once.
Paige and Alicia Fox meet up with Dustin to come up with a gameplan about how he's going to come out to his parents. Paige is as confused as Dustin on how to do this.
At the WWE Performance Center, Eva Marie talks with Sara, one of the head trainers, about the "Red and Gold" idea. Eva wonders whether to stick with what she's doing now or to change things up and team with Mandy.
Back at Sedona, everyone is relaxing at the pool except for Bryan. Brie did go to the stupa with Bryan, but nobody else did. Bryan is in the bedroom, and just wants to go to sleep and have some alone time with Brie. Brie wants Bryan to come to the pool in two minutes, and for once, he does. For once, everyone has fun with the same thing on the trip to Sedona.
Eva Marie heads to Jacksonville for Tribute to the Troops and spends tome time with members of the United States military along with Mandy and Nattie. Eva Marie and Nattie have a meal, and brings up the idea of tag teaming with Mandy. Nattie says this would be a huge learning experience, and that she would have to carry someone who is brand new while she herself is still in the learning process, and that Eva Marie already has established a character that is getting the desired negative crowd reaction.
Paige, Alicia and Dustin head to Dustin's house to break the news to Dustin's family. Dustin's parents and siblings take the news very well, and Dustin's mom Candy says that the family has been through so much that they statistically should not even be around each other.
Eva Marie talks with Michael P.S. Hayes backstage before her main event match with Bayley for the NXT Women's Championship. Hayes says that he didn't think she had it in her to buckle down and learn the ropes at first, but she has since proved him wrong. Eva Marie comes to the conclusion that she's doing well on the path that she's on. Eva Marie meets with Mandy backstage, and breaks the news to Mandy. Mandy agrees with Eva Marie on that, and Eva says that Red and Gold will take over one day.
Bonus clip: Alicia and Paige check in to a haunted bed and breakfast.
Renee Young interviews Lana, Naomi and Tamina Snuka on the pre-show. The three of them don't have any problem with putting the Divas in their place. Alicia Fox, Paige and Natalya show up, telling them they'll have to get through them to get to Brie Bella, and that if they want to settle it, it'll be them and Brie Bella against the three of them at WrestleMania. When Lana says there's only three of them, Natalya tells them they'd better find a partner.
Tonight's episode is dedicated to Mary Katharine Stewart (1994 - 2016), daughter of a long-time WWE cameraman.
Stephanie McMahon shows up to start the show. She says Triple H will not be here tonight due to corporate responsibilities (and not Roman Reigns' attack). She then says Roman Reigns can never be WWE World Heavyweight Champion due to his "lack of intellect." As she puts Triple H on a pedestal, Roman Reigns shows up. When Stephanie says to Roman that Triple H will beat him at WrestleMania, Roman interrupts her, says Triple H isn't here because of him, that last week will be nothing compared to WrestleMania, and that he's walking into her arena and taking Triple H's title. Stephanie tries to slap him, but Roman blocks it and says "Now I'm...The Authority." He then leaves.
Kevin Owens beats AJ Styles after the distraction from Chris Jericho. After the match, AJ Styles chases Chris Jericho to the back. Kevin Owens then talks about who will face him at WrestleMania for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, and Dolph Ziggler shows up. As Ziggler talks, The Miz also appears and tells Ziggler to step aside for a real leading man. As the two of them bicker, Sami Zayn shows up and says he's been waiting a long time to get his hands on Kevin Owens again, and he wants to do it at WrestleMania with the Intercontinental Championship on the line.
Earlier today, Dean Ambrose was in Philadelphia at the Tavern Philaderium. He talks about how he's going to beat Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania when he is met by the legendary Terry Funk, who gives him a real, working chainsaw that he uses on the table.
Kevin Owens runs his idea of the #1 Contender's Triple Threat Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship by Stephanie McMahon backstage. The match is granted.
The League of Nations (Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio, Rusev, King Barrett) are in the ring. They say that what they did to The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) last week are a taste of what they'll do to them at WrestleMania, and then gloat over what they did. The New Day then shows up and aren't surprised by what they're saying, telling The League are trash before they make fun of them. After that, both sides brawl, and The New Day easily come out on top.
Big E beats Rusev after stopping Sheamus from ruining the match.
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) plan to sacrifice a soul tonight...by means of Braun Strowman.
We see an ad for Snickers starring Alicia Fox, Naomi and Natalya.
The Big Show arrives. He pays tribute to Andre the Giant, whom he calls "the first giant and the greatest giant," then announces he's in the running by saying he plans to be a two-time winner of the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Suddenly, The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) show up and say they're going to toss him over the rope at WrestleMania. The four of them then go after Show when he tries to choke slam Slater, then Kane arrives and tosses the Outcasts out. Big Show then hugs Kane, says he's the man, then celebrates on the second rope only for Kane to choke slam him from that elevation.
Fifth Harmony will perform America the Beautiful at WrestleMania.
Stan Hansen is inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016.
Despite the "Y2Jackass" chants from AJ Styles, Chris Jericho beats Fandango in a WrestleMania rewind of Fandango's first-ever match from WrestleMania 29. Styles goes after Jericho after the match, but Jericho retreats and almost uses a member of the ring crew as a hostage. AJ Styles challenges Jericho to a match at WrestleMania, and says that the chants for him have gone to Jericho's head and caused him to think the people have chosen him over Jericho.
We hear from even more WWE Superstars and Hall of Famers about Shane McMahon as we see him train for WrestleMania.
Kevin Owens introduces the competitors for the Triple Threat match to decide a #1 contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship...Stardust, Sin Cara and Zack Ryder. He then guests on commentary for the next match.
Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler and The Miz show up and confront Kevin Owens during Stardust vs. Sin Cara vs. Zack Ryder to decide who will be #1 contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Owens shoves Zack Ryder into Miz, then Owens retreats when all six men go after him for trying to take them out.
Kevin Owens heads back to Stephanie McMahon, who is considering leaving the arena due to Roman Reigns' behavior earlier tonight. She books Kevin Owens against Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler, The Miz, Zack Ryder, Stardust and Sin Cara in a Ladder Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania.
Stephanie McMahon gets a ride from Triple H out of the arena, but not before Roman Reigns blocks the path and pulls Triple H out of the SUV to beat him up. Triple H manages to run and get away, and the SUV speeds off as Roman watches.
Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch guest on commentary for the next match.
Charlotte beats Natalya.
Bubba Ray Dudley beats R-Truth, then D-Von Dudley attacks him after the match. After the match, Goldust tries to make the save but fails. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) are the ones who really take the fight to The Dudleys. They take down D-Von and try to hit him with a double splash through the table, but Bubba Ray saves D-Von.
Vince McMahon shows up. He says that WrestleMania could be the last we see of him, but then says that it's not happening with The Undertaker in his corner. He then says that Shane may very well be the most formidable opponent that The Undertaker may have ever faced at WrestleMania. He then says that if The Undertaker does not beat Shane, then this WrestleMania will be 'Taker's last. Dean Ambrose then shows up to walk down the entrance ramp for the match as Vince makes his way out.
Brock Lesnar returns to SmackDown this Thursday!
Paul Heyman guests on commentary for the next match.
Dean Ambrose vs. Braun Strowman ends with Dean Ambrose hitting Braun Strowman with a chair before swinging it at the rest of The Wyatt Family and hitting Dirty Deeds on Strowman on the chair. Ambrose then stares down with Heyman to end the show, before telling him that Lesnar is next.
Before BJ Whitmer can take on Tomohiro Ishii for the Ring of Honor World Television Championship, Veda Scott and Cedric Alexander try to buy BJ Whitmer's title shot from him. Whitmer takes the deal, and Cedric Alexander takes Whitmer's place.
Tomohiro Ishii retains the ROH World Television Championship against Cedric Alexander.
The Addiction ("The Almighty" Christopher Daniels and "Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian) show up. They announce that The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) are back together, and that this makes them sick to their stomach, calling this betrayal after all they've done to rescue him from obscurity and bring him to Ring of Honor and a poor decision on Sabin's part. Daniels says that the Ring of Honor fans are jealous of The Addiction's success after they cheered for the MCMG reunion, then say that everything involving the ROH tag team titles begins and ends with them. They then declare that they will end the reunion before it starts, but the Machine Guns show up. Sabin calls them "bitter and delusional douchebags," stating that their behavior is why he brought The Motor City Machine Guns together. He also challenges them to a match right now. When they charge the ring, however, The Addiction retreats.
Next week, Jay Lethal defends the ROH World Championship against Hirooki Goto. Lethal plans to send Goto to the hospital and prove he's the greatest.
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) beat Reno Scum (Lester the Legend and Adam Thornstowe). Both teams show respect after the match.
In three weeks, Dalton Castle takes on "The Last Real Man" Silas Young in a match without honor. He doesn't want The Boys to be at ringside to be exposed to what he's going to do to Silas.
Hiroshi Tanahashi and "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin beat The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson).
Jojo interviews Tyler Breeze backstage, who says his road to WrestleMania is full of uggos, like Zack Ryder, who he calls a "Wanna-Breeze." He plans to get him out of the way of his road.
Roman Reigns shows up (this time from the entrance ramp) to start tonight's show. He says what happened to Triple H is what happens when you run your mouth. He says Triple H believes in the money and the power, but he believes in the big fight, and promises to destroy Triple H at WrestleMania to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion again.
Renee Young interviews AJ Styles, who says that Chris Jericho has made this personal. Kevin Owens shows up, saying that AJ Styles sounds like Sami Zayn and that they should both get their own show were they both hold each other and cry. Styles then compares Owens to Jericho, and then we find out that Owens and Styles face each other tonight. Styles tells Owens to put his money where his mouth is.
Dolph Ziggler beats The Miz.
Earlier this week, Michael Cole interviewed Kalisto, who accepted Ryback's challenge at WrestleMania 32.
Earlier today, Dean Ambrose talked about his hometown of Cleveland before SmackDown, where everyday was WrestleMania and a hard-knock education comes easily. He plans to transfer all the knowledge he got from there to Brock Lesnar.
Bubba Ray Dudley beats Goldust after the distraction from D-Von Dudley. After the match, The Dudleys beat them up, but R-Truth shows up and fights off Bubba Ray and D-Von only to fall victim to the numbers game. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) then show up and force The Dudleys to retreat.
Charlotte shows up. Charlotte is the first to show up, and she says she wouldn't be here if it weren't for Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch, and asks them to accept her invitation. Becky Lynch is the first to show up, and it isn't long afterwards that Sasha Banks also appears. Charlotte talks about the first time she met Sasha and Becky, and how she called her dad about them. Ric Flair said they "sound like the Horsemen." She then asks for forgiveness for even thinking that Sasha and Becky were even worthy of the "Horsewomen" name. Sasha and Becky are incensed, and promise to take the Divas title from Charlotte. This leads to Sasha and Becky arguing with each other and almost getting physical, but when they both notice that Charlotte is enjoying this, they both focus on Charlotte and give her a beatdown.
WWE looks back at the career of The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith and The Dynamite Kid) along with Burger King for the new Grilled Dogs.
Before the next match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) accept The League of Nations' (Sheamus, King Barrett, Rusev, Alberto Del Rio) challenge at WrestleMania, then call them booty as they compared them to actual bags of garbage.
Kofi Kingston steals a victory from King Barrett after physicality between The New Day (Kofi, Big E, Xavier Woods) and The League of Nations (Barrett, Sheamus, Rusev, Alberto Del Rio).
Earlier today, Dean Ambrose was at Madonna's Bar and Grill in Cincinatti. He says that Brock Lesnar will truly learn what a street fight is at WrestleMania.
The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) sit on the apron and argue over who wins the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal when Dean Ambrose shows up and attacks them all with a kendo stick. Dean Ambrose talks about how he went back to his hometown and heard a rumor that Brock Lesnar will be on SmackDown next week. Ambrose says he's going to call Lesnar out next week.
Kevin Owens beats AJ Styles thanks to the distraction by Chris Jericho. After the match, Jericho hits AJ Styles with a Codebreaker and mockingly chants for AJ Styles.
The episode is dedicated to the memory of Eiji "Hayabusa" Ezaki.
Fenix is in the locker room when Catrina shows up, saying she desires his powers after showing her frustration with trying to bring him down. She says that she sometimes wonders if she made the wrong choice in turning on Fenix to rule over the temple with Mil Muertes. The lights go out. Fenix and Catrina kiss, then says Mil Muertes will destroy him once and for all and he will bring her back from the dead. The lights go out. Catrina is gone. Fenix puts his hands over his head.
Ivelisse, Son of Havoc and Angelico beat The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Terce) to win the Lucha Underground Trios Tag Team Championships despite Catrina's interference and The Disciples of Death using the old bait and switch technique of replacing one guy with another behind the referee's back.
Johnny Mundo runs into Prince Puma as he trains on the punching bag, saying he won't go easy on him at Aztec Warfare like he did last year, and that this is his time and that the temple is not even his world...it's his. Prince Puma takes his anger out on the punching bag, putting his arm straight through it.
Rey Mysterio Jr. chats with El Dragon Azteca. El Dragon Azteca's training is complete, and he has an invitation to Aztec Warfare...as does Rey Mysterio Jr., who says he's not the only one with something to prove. They drink to that with a shot of tequila.
The Crew (Mr. Cisco and Cortez Castro) walk out on Chavo Guerrero Jr. at the beginning of the next match.
Texano beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. in a Bullrope match and takes his own bullrope back from Chavo before hitting him with it.
Mil Muertes takes hing anger out on The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Terce) for losing the Trios titles before he and Catrina head to the ring.
Dario Cueto and Black Lotus wait outside "The Temple" 175 miles from Boyle Heights as Matanza destroys somhind behind the door. Dario decides it's time to head back to the real temple, and unlocks the door containing his brother Matanza. We finally get our first look at Matanza, who looks like an all-black-clad Jason Voorhees soaked in blood.
Fenix beats Mil Muertes to win the Lucha Underground Championship! After the match, Catrina tells Fenix to celebrate while he can, as the title will be on the line again at Aztec Warfare next week. Fenix will go in at #1, while Mil Muertes will go in at #20. She then says that a thousand deaths are coming for everyone.
Sami Zayn shows up to start the show. He says he didn't have a match with Samoa Joe; he had a war. He came up short, but he has not regrets about the match, and still plans on being a two-time NXT Champion. As he talks about NXT TakeOver: Dallas and how he deserves something special, NXT General Manager William Regal shows up. Regal agrees he deserves something, and announces that at NXT TakeOver: Dallas, Sami Zayn will face none other than new NXT signee and former IWGP Intercontinental Champion, "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura. Nakamura appears on the TitanTron, telling him he'll see him at NXT TakeOver: Dallas.
The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) beat Angelo Dawkins and Kenneth Crawford.
NXT was at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio for the second year in a row.
Emma and Dana Brooke run into Deonna Purrazzo, who mock her for being unable to beat Asuka weeks ago. Emma says the Emmalution can't stop and won't stop, but Deonna says the Emmalution will be stopped tonight. Emma and Dana Brooke don't take her seriously.
Emma beats Deonna Purrazzo with the Emma Lock.
The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) stretch out backstage.
Tommaso Ciampa beats Jesse Sorensen by submission.
Asuka and Bayley beat Nia Jax and Eva Marie after Nia Jax accidentally hits a leg drop on Eva Marie. After the match, NXT General Manager William Regal says that Bayley has set the standard for what it means to be a champion in NXT, and Asuka has elevated an already stand-out NXT Divas Division even higher. Regal declares Asuka the new #1 contender to the NXT Women's Championship. Asuka stares crazily at Bayley before leaving the ring.
Tom Phillips and Corey Graves interview Austin Aries via satellite. He says Baron Corbin made a mistake blindsiding him, and that he will soon find out at NXT TakeOver: Dallas that lessons are the only things given and that "it'll be a great day to be great and a bad day to be you."
American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) beat The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) to become #1 contenders to the NXT Tag Team Championships!
Jeff Hardy is officially back in TNA. As Jeff Hardy heads to the ring, Eric Young tells Dixie Carter that he gets Jeff one-on-one tonight and that he promises to break him for "always getting what he wants."
During the match between Eric Young and Jeff Hardy, Dixie Carter shows up and confronts Eric Young for complaining about Jeff. She tells him to finish what he started when he hit Jeff Hardy with a piledriver, and announces that whoever wins this match will be added to the World title match later tonight.
Jeff Hardy beats Eric Young to continue on to the TNA World Championship match later tonight. Matt Hardy shows up with Reby Sky and Maxel.
After the commercial break, Matt Hardy congratulates his brother Jeff Hardy on the win and apologizes for not being there to save him from Eric Young because he was protecting his wife. Reby Sky tries to kiss up to Jeff by saying he's Maxel's favorite wrestler behind Matt, and has Jeff hold Maxel. Matt then asks Jeff to give up his spot in the World title match in exchange for a title shot in a year or two. Jeff says no, and Matt insists he take the deal. Jeff flips the bird at Matt (which is poorly censored), and gives Matt a Twist of Fate.
Eddie Edwards gets jumped by Decay (Abyss and Crazzy Steve) backstage.
Maria Kanellis and "The Miracle" Mike Bennett plan to change TNA...and they plan to do that with him and Maria beating Gail Kim and Drew Galloway tonight.
Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) meet up with Eddie Edwards backstage. He plans to go after Decay (Abyss and Crazzy Steve). Beer Money face the camera and call out Decay, challenging them to a match.
Maria Kanellis and "The Miracle" Mike Bennett beat Gail Kim and Drew Galloway in Maria's debut match in TNA when Kanellis gets a schoolgirl pin on a distracted Gail Kim.
Josh Mathews interviews Lashley in the ring. Lashley says he waited a long time to fight Kurt Angle again, because fighting is what he does. He says he's the toughest and most dominating man in the entire business, but he's still getting overlooked, so he became tough and dominating to get Angle to fight him. Lashley says that his mentor Kurt Angle is not his friend, and he doesn't want or need any. All he cares about is hurting people. When Lashley says that Josh Mathews is taking issue with his actions as of late, he tosses Mathews across the ring. "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero gets in the ring to get Lashley to stop, but when Pope checks on Josh, Lashley absolutely destroys him with a Spear.
Decay (Abyss and Crazzy Steve) tell Eddie Edwards and Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) that their decay will come at their hands. As for the third person that will fight with them, it's none other than Rosemary.
Jeremy Borash replaces "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero on commentary for the rest of the night.
Ethan Carter III talks to Jeff Hardy backstage. Hardy senses a genuine change in EC3, who says he's prepared for anything and that Jeff Hardy is the thing nobody saw coming in this match. Both men tell the other that they will win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
Decay (Abyss, Crazzy Steve, Rosemary) beat Eddie Edwards and Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) after Rosemary spits mist into Storm's eyes. Eddie Edwards goes after her, but Crazzy Steve hits a low blow on him and pins him with a schoolboy pin.
Billy Corgan tells Grado that the feud between him and Eli Drake ends in the ring now. They head to the ring...
Matt Hardy and Reby Sky confront Dixie Carter over Jeff Hardy being in the World title match tonight. Dixie says she makes decisions for the fans, not for her or for anyone in the locker room. Matt tells Dixie he will punch in the ref to get disqualified and stay champion, which causes Dixie to make the match no-disqualification and no count-outs.
Eli Drake is in the ring. He's prepared for a fight, and tells Billy Corgan to bring out Grado and his briefcase back, insinuating that Grado stole his briefcase. It is revealed that Eli Drake stole Grado's briefcase, not the other way around. Billy and Grado show up, and Eli takes the briefcase by force when Billy tells Grado to give the briefcase back to him. He then has a brand-new TNA contract for Grado, but there's a catch: it's going to be hung high above the ring in a ladder match. If Grado grabs the contract, he's back in TNA. If Eli Drake grabs the contract - and rips it up - Grado's gone for good.
Grado beats Eli Drake in a Contract Ladder Match and becomes a member of the TNA roster again.
Eric Young tells Bram that everyone is out to get them backstage. He also thinks he saw Willow.
Next week: Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) issue an open challenge for the TNA World Tag Team Championships!
Jeff Hardy vs. Ethan Carter III vs. Matt Hardy ends with none of the three men as TNA World Heavyweight Champion. Instead, the title is now in the hands of Drew Galloway, who shows up as Matt Hardy mouths off at the fans after Eric Young and Bram take Jeff Hardy out of the equation with an EY piledriver, Rockstar Spud and Tyrus fail to take out EC3, and EC3 himself is taken out of the match by none other than "The Miracle" Mike Bennett. Galloway cashes in his Feast or Fired briefcase for a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship and beats Matt Hardy in a no-disqualification, no count-outs triple threat match to win the title.
