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.
Tom Phillips interviews "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher. He expects Neville to insult everyone as he talks about his dominance and how his empire will never end. At Fastlane, however, he plans to beat Neville at his own game.
Noam Dar beats Lince Dorado. During the match, someone delivers flowers to Alicia Fox, which distracts Noam Dar and nearly costs him the match. Rich Swann is seen watching the match from the locker room. After the match, Noam Dar says the flowers cannot compare to the sweetness and beauty of Alicia Fox.
Austin Aries conducts an interview with Akira Tozawa in the ring. Tozawa turned down The Brian Kendrick's offer to be his protege because he wants to succeed on his own, and now he wants to fight him right now. Kendrick shows up and tells Tozawa he will fight him only on his own terms, and calls Tozawa "a selfish brat." He also says that he will make him pay for insulting him, and teaches him "Lesson Four": learn to speak English if he intends to speak to him.
Tony Nese, Drew Gulak and Ariya Daivari beat TJ Perkins, Mustafa Ali and Cedric Alexander.
We see a video package of Austin Aries.
Neville shows up. He says the fans forgot about the greatest cruiserweight on the earth - him - and that anarchy and mediocrity reigned on 205 Live until he arrived. When he arrived, however, he received resentment and a lack of gratitude. He says the fans prefer "sideshow acts" like "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and that the fans share the burden of his fate at Fastlane. He then promises to obliterate Gallagher this Sunday and conduct a public execution to make an example out of him. Suddenly, Gallagher arrives and says this history lesson is more of a meltdown, and offers him tea and biscuits. Neville tells him he wants to keep him in one piece for Sunday, but he can tear him to pieces tonight if he keeps it up. He tells him to leave his ring. Gallagher says the ring belongs to the fans, not to him, and that if anything he says offends him, he should leave. Gallagher hits Neville with a takedown, but Neville fights back. That doesn't last long, however, as Gallagher hits the drop kick and the head butt before going for the drop kick in the corner. Neville escapes, but Gallagher hits it at the barricade to end the show.
Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan look at the replay of last night's main event. AJ Styles shows up, wanting the match between him and Luke Harper called off so he can headline WrestleMania, but Shane and D-Bry says the match is still on. AJ Styles then proceeds to make fun of Luke Harper, and the camera zooms back to reveal Harper is behind him. Styles eventually turns around, sees Harper and leaves. Harper then stares at Shane and D-Bry, and simply says "Thank you."
It's time for Miz TV with The Miz and Maryse. Tonight's special guest is John Cena, and Miz immediately cuts Cena's microphone, saying Cena doesn't talk until he lets him and that he has cost him so many opportunities and that he manipulates everyone he comes in contact with to make his way to the stop and stay there, keeping people who work ten times harder than Cena - such as himself - below him. Miz says he is not "the other guy," then talks about how he main evented WrestleMania 27 and won only for Cena to manipulate the accomplishment and turn it into nothing because he is jealous of him. He also calls Cena a hypocrite, saying that he read The Rock the riot act about going to Hollywood only to turn around and go to Hollywood himself, and now "we can't see you, Cena." The crowd chants that Cena sold out, and Miz agrees with the crowd. Miz says Cena isn't even Super Cena anymore; instead, he's Barely Decent Cena. Miz says he is now the one doing everything to make SmackDown Live must-see, and when Cena was gifted a WWE Championship match at Royal Rumble and won the title, he took away opportunities to do the same at Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania. Miz says Cena isn't any better than "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, and that he threw Cena out to make him feel the pain he has felt for the past ten years. Cena asks Miz if that's all he's got, and says that Miz has reiterated everything everyone else has said for the last ten years. He says that if he really was manipulating everything, he'd be standing face-to-face with The Undertaker, not The Miz. He then says that it is easy for people like The Miz to blame everything on him, and that he has never asked anyone to buy in to what he says as you can't fake heart. He goes on to say that everyone knows exactly who he is, and then says The Miz is just some guy named Mike who shortened his name on The Real World and jacked The Rock's electricity, Chris Jericho's personality, Ric Flair's Figure Four, Daniel Bryan's personality and offense and everything AJ Styles has said for the past six months. He says The Miz is a dude dressed like a dude playing another dude, and that he is an unoriginal shell of a WWE Superstar. He says that he and The Miz have locked up quite a few times and that the main difference between him and Miz is that Miz blames everyone else while he keeps fighting. He tells The Miz the next time they talk to not bring a knife to a gunfight, as even though he's not The Undertaker, if he presses him again, he'll be a dead man. Maryse stops Cena saying he doesn't leave until she and Miz say so, and says that Cena's biggest problem is his ego, and that the bigger the ego, the smaller the package. She says that Cena doesn't know the meaning of respect and tells him to "respect this" before slapping him. Cena then tells Maryse that she just made the biggest mistake of her life and Nikki Bella rushes into the ring. The Miz and Maryse retreat, and Nikki tells Maryse "You mess with my man? I'm gonna break ya, bitch! Ya hear me?"
Becky Lynch beats Mickie James 2-1 in a two-out-of-three falls match after knocking Alexa Bliss off the apron and reverses a roll-up of a roll-up into a Disarmher.
Luke Harper says he's always been fighting a constant battle with demons in his mind, but he has made peace with them and now they help me. He has new eyes and knows what true evil is. He is not afraid of Bray Wyatt, and when he wins tonight and faces him at WrestleMania, Bray will be very afraid of him.
Bray Wyatt says "may the best man win." He says the people will want to hear what he has to say tonight. He says he will be the one winning at WrestleMania, as will Randy Orton.
Tonight on 205 Live: Neville's Fastlane address!
Dasha Fuentes interviews Alexa Bliss. Alexa Bliss demands she be asked what it's like to be SmackDown Women's Champion, then makes fun of Naomi during her victory speech. Natalya shows up and congratulates her, and then makes it known to Alexa that she's taking the title from her.
Renee Young interviews AJ Styles. Styles says that he hopes that the cameras are ready, as he plans to win tonight and continue to the main event of WrestleMania.
AJ Styles beats Luke Harper...almost. Luke Harper has his foot on the bottom rope during the pinfall, and Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up to restart the match immediately. After Harper accidentally superkicks Shane McMahon by accident, AJ Styles takes advantage of the situation to secure the win and become #1 contender for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania.
Renee Young interviews John Cena and Nikki Bella. Suddenly, Carmella and James Ellsworth show up. Ellsworth calls Cena and Nikki "phonies," and an unimpressed Cena and Nikki challenges them to a match next week.
General Manager Daniel Bryan congratulates AJ Styles on making it to WrestleMania, but Styles says he has other plans thanks to Bray Wyatt.
Dean Ambrose hits Dirty Deeds on Curt Hawkins, then calls out Baron Corbin after telling him that messing with him is a very bad idea. Corbin appears on the TitanTron, telling him he doesn't come when called He tells Ambrose he cost him the WWE Championship and calls him a speed bump. Now he says Ambrose is a deer caught in the headlights, and he plans to take everything from him. Ambrose tells Corbin not to start something he can't finish, and tells him it's not over between them.
Dolph Ziggler beats Apollo Crews in a Chairs Match after a drop toe hold to Crews that sends Crews throat-first into an open chair.
Bray Wyatt shows up. He didn't care who he faced at WrestleMania, as they are both mortals stepping into the ring with a deity. He says AJ Styles will go down like the rest. All of a sudden, then says he comes from hollowed ground and a place where Randy Orton is right now. Randy Orton appears on the TitanTron, and he is in the Wyatt Family shed. He says that this is Bray's world...but not his. He says he joined The Wyatt Family just to stab Bray in the back and take the WWE Championship from him, and underneath the shed he is in, Sister Abigail was put to rest in the ground below. He pulls out a pickaxe, and asks how long the maggots have eaten her flesh. He then says that Bray is now naked, helpless, exposed and ready to explode, then plans to burn Sister Abigail's spirit and kill Bray with it, making him the master and Bray the servant. Orton then tosses away the pickaxe, picks up a gas can and pours the gasoline everywhere, including the rocking chair and Sister Abigail's resting place. He then says the last time Sister Abigail screamed was when she took her last breath. He then pours some more gas outside and lights a match, then burns Sister Abigail's soul to eternal damnation as he sets the shed on fire. Bray is inconsolable.
On Talking Smack, AJ Styles makes it clear he should still be in the main event of WrestleMania as he feels he should be.
Rich Swann and Akira Tozawa vs. The Brian Kendrick and Noam Dar
Oh, hey, a cruiserweight match for the kick-off. Joy.
My prediction: Swann and Tozawa will probably win this one.
Goldberg vs. Kevin Owens (c)
for the WWE Universal Championship
For the first time in 13 1/2 years, Goldberg has a chance at a WWE championship. However, he has to face Kevin Owens, one of the most dangerous people to step foot in a WWE ring in the last few years in order to win it. Now that Owens have a renewed aggression and focus due to the dissolution of Jeri-KO, will he retain in his biggest championship match? Or will Goldberg absolutely destroy him? And what about Chris Jericho? Will he cost Owens the title in exchange for the betrayal of their friendship?
My prediction: Goldberg is taking this one, with or without Jericho's help. Though it wouldn't surprise me if Jericho jumped in and helped out a little...
Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman
Braun Strowman asked for real competition...and now he's getting it. What started as revenge for being eliminated from the Royal Rumble match and costing Roman Reigns the WWE Universal Championship has exploded into a full-blown rivalry. Now Braun Strowman has a chance to get his first big victory in the WWE, but who will prevail? The monster himself? Or "The Big Dog?"
My prediction: Roman Reigns will probably take this one.
"Gentleman" Jack Gallagher vs. Neville (c)
for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship
After winning a Fatal 5-Way match on 205 Live and garnering some fan support from both his demeanor and his skills in the ring, "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher has a chance at the Cruiserweight title. To win it, however, means taking his skills to the next level and honing them against the most aggressive man the Cruiserweight Division has yet seen in Neville. Can Gallagher dethrone the self-proclaimed King of the Cruiserweights? Or will Neville fortify his fortress and keep the title by whatever means he can?
My prediction: Neville will probably retain.
Enzo Amore and Big Cass vs. Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) (c)
for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships
Enzo and Cass finally get a shot at some tag team gold...but can they go through Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson to get it? And what about Sheamus and Cesaro? Will they keep Enzo and Cass from a championship victory?
My prediction: Gallows & Anderson will probably retain.
Charlotte Flair vs. Bayley (c)
for the WWE Raw Women's Championship
Bayley got a shot at the Raw Women's title...and she finally got it. But will Charlotte take it back and remain undefeated on pay-per-view yet again?
My prediction: Predicting Charlotte to take the title back again.
Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax
This match was made by Commissioner Stephanie McMahon after she caught her telling Bayley she had her back at Fastlane. So, yeah. We have this match again.
My prediction: Sasha will probably win it this time.
Sami Zayn vs. Samoa Joe
Now that Joe is in the main roster, he plans to plow through everyone in his path. But Sami Zayn isn't taking this lying down, and after taking a modicum of revenge against Joe the Raw before Fastlane, this match is now official...
My prediction: Joe will probably destroy Sami Zayn again.
Goldberg starts tonight's show. He talks about how Kevin Owens showed up all dressed up last week and talked and talked and talked. He says that he has never made a promise he has not followed through with, and promises to beat Kevin Owens for the WWE Universal Championship and face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania. After Goldberg tells Owens he'll see him Sunday, Owens shows up. Owens says he's in as good a mood as Goldberg, and tells him he promised himself that he would grab WWE by the throat and show them what he is all about, and he followed through on his promise as he plowed through everyone in his path. He tells Goldberg that no matter how loud his name is chanted, he's next in the evolution of Kevin Owens as Universal Champion. Goldberg says the crowd should give him a hand for that speech, which did nothing but piss him off as he tells him to get in the ring so they can do it now. Owens teases fighting him, but then says that the Green Bay, Wisconsin crowd doesn't deserve to see him right. They will fight this Sunday, however, and Owens says he can't wait to destroy him and make the Goldberg chants die.
Before the next match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) talk about being the official hosts of WrestleMania 33, then say that we should not be concerned with what's on their plate and what's what's in our bowls during a plug for Booty-O's. The focus then turns to the ice cream, and give us the slogan "New Day Pops: A mouthful of magic? I gotta have it!" The Shining Stars (Primo and Epico) then show up. In a joke that clearly lampoons the Best Picture gaffe from last night's Oscars ceremony, Primo and Epico find out they're facing Big Show, while it is announced that The New Day will be facing Rusev and Jinder Mahal next.
The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) beat Rusev and Jinder Mahal when Kofi Kingston and Lana argue outside of the ring, distracting Rusev and Jinder and allowing Xavier Woods to get the roll-up for the win.
Enzo Amore and Big Cass are talking backstage about their future tag team champ status. Cass tells Enzo they have to stay focused.
Sheamus and Cesaro talk backstage when they meet Samoa Joe, who says not much has changed as Cesaro still hasn't grabbed the brass ring. Cesaro tells Joe that he's carrying around Triple H's jock strap. Sheamus wants to kick Joe's head off, but Cesaro tells him he's got this.
Commissioner Stephanie McMahon and General Manager Mick Foley meet backstage. Stephanie apologies to Foley, then says Foley has gotten weaker and weaker while Triple H has gotten stronger and stronger ever since ending his career. He apologizes for putting him in a position where the man who once could stand up to anyone and anything can now hardly even stand at all.
The Brian Kendrick says he tried to take Akira Tozawa under his wing, but Tozawa didn't want to go with it. He hopes that Tozawa is learning his lessons.
It is announced that Rich Swann and Akira Tozawa will take on The Brian Kendrick and Noam Dar on the Fastlane kick-off show.
Akira Tozawa beats Noam Dar. After the match, Tozawa is attacked from behind by The Brian Kendrick. He calls this "Lesson #3" and tells Tozawa to have eyes in the back of his head even when the match is over.
Samoa Joe talks to General Manager Mick Foley. Foley calls Samoa Joe "Triple H's puppet." Joe says he's nobody's puppet and that nobody tells him what to do, but Foley says he knows better. He then pits Joe in a match against Cesaro tonight.
Before the next match, Charlotte Flair says she still can't get over last week. She says that Bayley is a win-at-all-costs kind of person and that she is playing all of the fans and doesn't care how she won the Raw Women's Championship. She then says that Bayley is only born to be a one-hit wonder. Bayley shows up, and tells Charlotte she's beaten her three times, whether anyone likes or not, and she now dreams of going to WrestleMania as champion. Charlotte says she will regain the title before that happens, and that she will embarrass her in front of her own father at Fastlane. Suddenly, Sasha Banks shows up, saying that Bayley is everything the fans want and everything Charlotte wishes she could be. Charlotte says that Sasha should be exhausted and out of breathe from taking Bayley's spotlight, but Sasha says she's exhausted of seeing Charlotte's face and reminds Bayley they have a tag team match. Charlotte says she's right, but Dana Brooke, who is in the ring with her right now, isn't her partner. Instead, it's Nia Jax.
Nia Jax and Charlotte Flair beat Bayley and Sasha Banks.
General Manager Mick Foley tells Braun Strowman he doesn't have any competition tonight, but Braun wants a contract for a match against Roman Reigns at Fastlane so he doesn't turn tail. Foley says that Roman won't run away under any circumstances, but Braun wants Roman's name on a dotted line...or else.
Big Cass beats Luke Gallows.
In footage from Facebook earlier tonight, Titus O'Neil asks to be Sheamus' tag team partner after Samoa Joe destroys Cesaro. Sheamus isn't interested, and when Titus insists, Sheamus pushes Titus into a table...and a chocolate cake.
Sheamus beats Titus O'Neil in record time with a Brogue Kick despite being attacked by Titus before the match can officially start.
We look back at the events that have led to Seth Rollins being injured again, then Corey Graves interviews Seth Rollins in the ring. Rollins hobbles to the ring on a crutch. Rollins says that rehab is intense but going well, but is injury was worse than originally expected. He then says that he deserves this, as two years ago, he was on top and saying "I didn't sell out, I bought in," but now wonders if he bought in too much. When asked if he'll be back in time for WrestleMania, he says that his chances aren't great and that he won't be cleared in time. All of a sudden, Triple H shows up, lets him know that Samoa Joe is at ringside, and tells Rollins he won't be at WrestleMania if he knows what's good for him. He tells Rollins he knew what he was getting into, and tells him he used him up and spit him up. He then calls Rollins "the past" and a washed-up Superstar. He tells him not to come to WrestleMania and call him out, or else it will be the last thing he does in a WWE ring as he is done playing with him. Rollins tells Triple H that he's going to do it anyway, and if it's the last thing he ever does, it will be the last thing Triple H ever does. Triple H and Rollins stare down, then Triple H and Samoa Joe leave.
Big Show beats The Shining Stars (Primo and Epico).
WWE celebrates Black History Month and the accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tony Nese is in the locker room when Neville meets up with him. He says the purpose of their tag match is to put "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher in his place before this Sunday, then asks if Nese is listening. Nese tells him that's what's best for Neville, and tonight, he's doing what's best for "The Premiere Athlete." Nevertheless, Neville tells him not to screw it up.
"Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and TJ Perkins beats Neville and Tony Nese with a submission hold from Gallagher to Nese after Neville leaves Nese high and dry.
"The Glamazon" Beth Phoenix is the next inductee in the 2017 Class of the WWE Hall of Fame.
Backstage, Sasha Banks tells Bayley she deserves the Raw Women's title. Bayley tells Sasha she knows Charlotte better than anybody. Sasha tells Bayley she has her back, then Commissioner Stephanie McMahon shows up and puts Sasha in a match against Nia Jax at Fastlane, then tells Sasha she should be watching her own back.
Samoa Joe beats Cesaro after Cesaro tweaks his knee again during the match. Charly Caruso interviews Joe after the match, and Joe says he's here to hurt people, saying that Cesaro is no Samoa Joe. He is then suddenly attacked by Sami Zayn, and security has to separate both men.
Samoa Joe vs. Sami Zayn is official for Fastlane.
General Manager moderates the contract signing between Braun Strowman vs. Roman Reigns. Braun Strowman shows up early and tells him his role is done and that he should leave...or else. Foley tells Strowman to respect what he has to day, but Strowman says he would have respected him as competition and says he's pathetic and not the man he used to be like Commissioner Stephanie McMahon said. Foley, finally tired of being talked down to, has finally had enough and tells him to respect what he has to say as he is a legend, as General Managers come and go but WWE Legends are forever. Strowman slaps the microphone out of Foley's hand, then Roman Reigns shows up. Roman and Strowman brawl all over the arena before Roman sends Strowman through the barricade. Roman heads to the ring and sings the contract, then Strowman gets in only to be hit with a Superman Punch. He goes for a Spear, but Strowman tosses Roman nto the corner and the top turnbuckle explodes. Strowman heads to the back, and Roman then finishes signing the contract after he gets back up.
Ian Riccaboni is now on commentary following the departure of Kevin Kelly and Steve Corino, and Bobby Fish guests on commentary this week.
"The Almighty" Christopher Daniels is in the ring. He talks about how he was on the first ever ROH show, and how his destiny is to be ROH World Champion. Suddenly, Adam Cole shows up. He ridicules Daniels for being over 40 years old and says he will be World Champion forever, then notices that Daniels is ready to fight and tells him that he's in luck. If it's a fight with Bullet Club Daniels wants, it's a fight with Bullet Club he'll get. Daniels is then attacked from behind by Hangman Page, and as Cole is about to hit Daniels with the World title, "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian makes the save. Kazarian then grabs the microphone and asks for a tag team match before declaring that Daniels will be the next champion.
Adam Cole and Hangman Page beat The Addiction ("The Almighty" Christopher Daniels and "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian) after Page puts his legs up to counter the Best Moonsault Ever and rolls him up.
John Skyler beats Sean Carr to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2017 Top Prospect Tournament.
The Kingdom (Matt Taven, TK O'Ryan, Vinny Marseglia) say that no peasants have ever toppled a kingdom, in reference to The Rebellion (Kenny King, Rhett Titus, Caprice Coleman). Marseglia says that he farted in "The Big Dog" Rhett Titus' dog food and the only thing he can do is breathe in the greatness. It is then announced that the winners of this match will take on Dalton Castle and The Boys at the next pay-per-view.
The Tempura Boyz (Sho and Yo) are about to have a match with The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) when the Machine Guns fail to come out. Riccaboni asks for a camera to show what's going on backstage, but nothing is show, and it is implied that something has happened to The Motor City Machine Guns before the show cuts to a commercial break.
"The Villain" Marty Scurll retains the ROH World Television Championship against Donovan Dijak with the crossface chickenwing. After the match, Lio Rush, who is seen watching the match from the stage, gets in the ring and stares down with Scurll. Scurll turns away, then hits him with the Television title, and is about to put him in the crossface chickenwing when The Rebellion (Kenny King, Rhett Titus, Caprice Coleman) runs in. Scurll flees, then The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) show up along with other people in the locker room to close out the show.
You can't keep Chris Jericho down. Unless you're Kevin Owens. Then you probably can.
Jericho - now injured and in pain from Owens' attack on him during The Festival of Friendship last week - addressed the crowd at a show at a WWE live event in Regensburg, Germany on February 25th when Kevin Owens came out from behind and attacked Jericho, using his crutch against him as a weapon. Referees showed up to get Kevin Owens to go back to the back, but by then it was already too late.
In memory of George "The Animal" Steele, Chavo Guerrero Sr., Ivan Koloff and Nicole Bass.
"Broken" Matt Hardy asks George Washington the Giraffe for advice. At the Hardy Compound, Matt tells Brother Hardy that he is teleporting to an unknown place and that he may lose his abilities, and with permission, houses his abilities inside Brother Nero. Brother Nero has a premonition that Matt is going to Egypt. Matt then teleports away with the assistance of Vanguard-1.
Maria Kanellis-Bennett invites us to the marriage of Braxton Sutter and Laurel Van Ness.
Cody and Brandi Rhodes show up to start the show. Cody says that Lashley is in the back, but he is really here for Brandi. He mentions Brandi being called "Mini-Moose" and asks Moose to come to the ring so he can thank him. Moose shows up. Cody tells Moose that he is one of them, and Moose tells him and Brandi that if they need anything, they've got his number and his back. Cody thinks Brandi is cheating on him at first, but realizes that it's for business, then asks if they're sleeping together. Moose and Brandi can't believe, and Moose says he did what he did last week as a friend. Cody says that Moose is not a friend, but a "perfidious slut." Brandi asks if this is a joke, then Cody says he's just joking before kicking Moose in the groin, stomping him a few times and hitting him with Cross Rhodes.
Backstage, Cody Rhodes keeps the cameraman away from his wife Brandi.
We hear from Eli Drake and Tyrus concerning recent events between them.
Before the next match, Eli Drake confronts Tyrus for the events of last week. He then tries to get Tyrus to lay down for him so everything can be fine, but Tyrus does not lay down for anybody. Eli Drake then punches out senior referee Earl Hebner, and When Eli Drake gives him a raise, it's enough to win Tyrus back over.
Maria-Kanellis Bennett, Sienna and Laurel Van Ness get ready for the wedding. Allie is nowhere to be found...
"Broken" Matt Hardy comes back with a golden Skaarsgard and clad in gold, saying that he now bears characteristics of his first-ever vessel. He says that Skaarsgard has been transformed from a dilapidated boat to a golden ark that will house every tag title they possess until they become the greatest tag team in all of space and time. They then teleport to their next destination with help from Vanguard-1.
Jade says the feud between her and Rosemary is far from over, and it's now about taking back the Knockouts Division. She calls out Rosemary, and Rosemary shows up. Rosemary tells Jade she should be saving herself, and asks Decay to help do it for her. She says she is done with Jade, but Jade says she is not done with her. She knows they both share scars from the Monster's Ball match, and challenges her for the title one more time in a Last Knockouts Standing match. Rosemary accepts the challenge, and Jade tells Rosemary to bring her best, as the title is coming back to her.
Braxton Sutter is met by "The Miracle" Mike Bennett backstage. Bennett gives Sutter advice on being married.
Jessie Godderz beats Bram after sending him into Eddie Kingston, then manages to outsmart Bram and Kingston again.
The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) teleport to their next location, which happens to be a locker room. They call out the tag team champions, but instead get the #1 contenders, the Mid-Atlantic Outlaws. Matt Hardy demands a #1 contender's match, and after someone in the locker room gets behind The Hardy's attempt to procure gold, the #1 contender's match is on!
Allie finally shows up. Maria Kanellis-Bennett obviously doesn't care how Allie feels about the wedding, and bosses her around again.
The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) meet the Mid-Atlantic tag team champions...and the tag team title match is on. After a grueling battle, The Broken Hardys are Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Champions. They then teleport back to Cameron, North Carolina, and the Mid-Atlantic tag titles are placed in Skaarsgard. Sparks fly out of Skaarsgard afterwards.
We hear from Josh Barnett, who wants to bring the best out of Lashley.
Bobby Lashley guests on commentary for the next match.
Josh Barnett beats Bad Bones by submission.
Trevor Lee grabs the tights to retain the TNA X Division Championship against DJ Z after DJ Z avoids having his ankle grabbed by Gregory Shane Helms. After the match, Andrew Everett shows up and attacks Helms before spiking Trevor Lee into the mat.
Maria Kanellis-Bennett makes it clear to Braxton Sutter that he will marry Laurel Van Ness...or else he knows what will happen.
The marriage of Braxton Sutter and Laurel Van Ness. Rockstar Spud is the flower guy, and Aron Rex also shows up. Maria Kanellis-Bennett and Sienna are the bridesmaids. When Allie shows up as the ringbearer, Maria verbally craps on her for her dress, even though Allie's dress is the same as hers and Sienna's. Maria makes it clear she dos not anyone to object to the wedding, and blames the question being asked on Allie, who drops the ring. At the "I do's," Sutter says "I don't," and says he's never wanted to be Laurel's anything. He then admits that he has been in love with Allie, and reveals that if he didn't marry Laurel Van Ness, Allie would be fired. Not surprisingly, Maria fires Allie, but Allie tells Maria that she can't fire here because she quits. Sutter fights "The Miracle" Mike Bennett, while Allie finally beats the crap out of Maria. Brooke shows up and goes after Sienna as she tries to pull Allie off Maria, and Rockstar Spud - who is looking for Spud and Aron Rex - beats up Bennett before Sutter and Allie have their Hollywood ending and kiss to end the show.
Peyton Royce beats Liv Morgan and Ember Moon in a Triple Threat Match to become #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship.
We get a closer look at Mark Andrews and Pete Dunne.
Kassius Ohno is returning to NXT soon...
Pete Dunne beats Mark Andrews.
Billie Kay and Peyton Royce celebrate Peyton's victory. Peyton says she should be champ now. She says she had a fair go tonight. Peyton says she will win the NXT Women's title and have a fair go at it, too.
Next week on NXT: Michael Clark! Peyton Royce vs. Asuka for the Women's title! #DIY (vs The Authors of Pain in a tag title rematch!
In footage at the WWE Performance Center from earlier this week, "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger says that SAnitY's (Eric Young, Nikki Cross, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) numbers game has given him a hard time...until now. No Way Jose and Roderick Strong now have his back, and he has there. He says that if SAnitY wants more of him, he has plenty of fight left in him.
Bobby Roode beats No Way Jose. After the match, Roode goes back into the ring and attacks Jose again, but he is interrupted by a man who has not been in NXT in over three years: Kassius Ohno. Roode asks Ohno who he thinks he is interrupting him, but Ohno says the crowd knows who he is...and so does Roode. He says he has taken what he has wanted throughout his travels in 40 U.S. states and 20 countries, and that he has been in NXT before. He has now come back because he has unfinished business in the form of the NXT Championship. Bobby Roode calls the reason he has returned "a sob story," then tells him that they don't have to wait to go at it for the title and that they can go right now. As both men prepare for the match, Bobby Roode suddenly rushes up to Kassius Ohno and chops out his leg from under him. Roode has the upper hand for a while, but Kassius Ohno fights back, hitting Roode with some devastating elbows before throwing one of his one shoes at him as he escapes.
The Brian Kendrick beats Akira Tozawa by count-out after trapping one of Tozawa's feet in the cords underneath the ring apron.
Tom Phillips interviews The Brian Kendrick, who says that lesson two is that there's more than one way to win a match and that he's not done teaching Akira Tozawa lessons.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Noam Dar, who says that Rich Swann is the one who should be uncomfortable after dedicating last week's match to Alicia Fox. He plans to dedicate his victory tonight to Alicia, even if she isn't here tonight.
Noam Dar beats Mustafa Ali.
We se a video package of Austin Aries, who is coming soon to 205 Live.
We see package from last night where Neville says that "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher made the biggest mistake of his career putting his hands on him, saying that he has his full, undividied attention and that he will make him suffer.
Dasha Fuentes interviews "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher. He says that Tony Nese is a close match to Neville in terms of power and speed, which makes tonight an example of what will happen at Fastlane.
General Manager Daniel Bryan shows up to start tonight's show by introducing Naomi, who shows up wearing a knee brace. Daniel Bryan acknowledges the hard work that Naomi has done to become SmackDown Women's Champion, then says that he has to make a very hard decision. He talks about how he climbed to the top only for injury to send him toppling back down multiple times, and after having a conversation with Commissioner Shane McMahon, they know that she will be unable to defend the title in the required 30 days, and she will have to relinquish the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship immediately. Naomi thanks Daniel Bryan for the kind words, as he knows what she is going through, and says that it is funny how quickly life can change. As soon as she is on top of the mountain, she is knocked back down and feels bad that everyone who was on the ride with her has to go through this with her. She hands the SmackDown women's title, and as she leaves, Alexa Bliss shows up, and demands that Daniel Bryan return the SmackDown Women's title to her. Daniel Brayn then says he now has to make an even more difficult decision, and says that Alexa isn't getting the title back. She makes her work for it by putting her in a match for the title right now against Becky Lynch.
Alexa Bliss beats Becky Lynch with a roll-up to win the vacant WWE SmackDown Women's Championship! After the match, Mickie James congratulates Alexa Bliss, then fights Becky Lynch in the ring only to quickly get sent out of the ring.
Dean Ambrose talks about what happened to him last week, and says he is taking the WWE Championship back.
Kalisto says he was never supposed to be a WWE Superstar, but here he is, and says there is no limit to what he can do...including main eventing WrestleMania.
The Miz runs down his list of accolades, then says he will be the most must-see WWE Champion at WrestleMania.
Renee Young interviews Natalya backstage. Natalya says that Nikki Bella only has support because everything about her is manufactured in a lab, and that she will expose her for what she is tonight.
American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Cad Gable) quickly beat Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango). After the match, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) mock American Alpha's victory from the crowd while stating they will be the next SmackDown tag champs. They tease getting in the ring with American Alpha, then say they'll only fight them on their time and tell them that they're not ready for The Usos.
AJ Styles tells everyone backstage he's headed to the main event of WrestleMania.
Dolph Ziggler says he has cancelled the new era of the WWE, and if anyone thinks they can replace him, they've got another thing coming.
Mojo Rawley is ready to win another battle royal, because this time, it's for the main event of WrestleMania.
Luke Harper says he's followed and obeyed Bray Wyatt for years, but at the flick of a switch, that all changed. Now he is free, and after he wins tonight, there will nowhere left for Bray to run.
Renee Young interviews Nikki Bella, who now has no sympathy for Natalya. She is the longest-reigning Divas champ for a reason, and she will prove why, for after tonight, Natalya will be known as "the broken Hart."
Natalya beats Nikki Bella in a Falls Count Anywhere match after Maryse attacks Nikki Bella while she has the Fearless Lock on Natalya, even though it was Natalya who sent Nikki into Maryse in the first place. The Miz holds Maryse back and sends her to the back, but Natalya wins anyway. Referees have to check on Nikki, who is holding on to her right knee after the match.
Baron Corbin says he likes destruction and plenty of pain, but he likes the spotlight the most. When he tosses nine other people out of the ring, it will be on him when he is in the main event of WrestleMania.
Apollo Crews says Dolph Ziggler thought he could keep him down, and that people think he can mistake his smile for weakness. But tonight, if anyone gets in his way, they're getting rolled over, boweld over and otssed over quickly.
Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt says that the winner of tonight's battle royal will be his sacrificial lamb at WrestleMania.
"Gentleman" Jack Gallagher advertises his match tonight on 205 Live against Tony Nese.
Luke Harper and AJ Styles eliminate each other seemingly simultaneously in a 10-man battle royal to decide a new #1 contender for the WWE Championship. General Manager Daniel Bryan shows up, declares the match the draw, and announces that a winner will be declared next week. After the match, Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton appear on the TitanTron, and Bray Wyatt laughs.
On Talking Smack, AJ Styles evaluates Daniel Bryan's job performance as SmackDown Live General Manager.
It is announced on Talking Smack that John Cena will guest on Miz TV next week on SmackDown Live.
In Memory of George "The Animal" Steele, 1937-2017.
Kevin Owens sits in the middle of the ring in a darkened arena to start the show. Now that the spotlight is solely where it belongs - according to Owens - he can answer the question that is on everybody's mind: why? He also says that he never dreamed of defending a WWE championship against Goldberg in the main event of a pay-per-view, and says that the "Goldberg" chants makes Goldberg think he is invincible and that everyone belives the hype. Owens says he doesn't believe the hype and never has, even when he was a kid, and that Goldberg never impressed him. Owens says Brock Lesnar got beaten quickly because he took Goldberg lightly, and says it won't happen to him. Owens says he will walk out of Fastlane as Universal Champion because he will outlast Goldberg, as the longer a Goldberg match goes, the more the scales tip towards his opponent. Owens says he knows how to play the game better than anyone else. Owens says has waited so long to win a WWE title and will do anything to keep it that way, and says he will not allow Goldberg to use his title as a prop in his superhero fantasy as he will show his family and everyone else that superheroes don't exist. He tells Goldberg he's wasting his time...because he's nothing. On the subject of Chris Jericho, Owens simply drops the microphone and leaves the ring.
Enzo Amore and Big Cass beat Sheamus and Cesaro to become #1 contenders for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships. After the match, Enzo says everyone is looking at the #1 contenders and that Sheamus and Cesaro are chicken tenders. As Enzo keeps repeating "We have that kryptonite," he gets Brogue Kicked in the side of the face by Sheamus.
General Manager Mick Foley tells Kevin Owens that he has a match with Sami Zayn tonight as Owens tries to leave. Owens tells Mick Foley to be careful, otherwise he will have more guys on the injured list than in the locker room.
We see a video package of Bayley's path on the main roster so far, her feud with Charlotte Flair and her Raw Women's title win. Now Charotte Flair demands that Bayley hand her the title back, and Bayley will address her demands later tonight.
General Manager Mick Foley meets Roman Reigns backstage. He tells Roman Reigns that the ring will be fortified during Braun Strowman's match and that he will have to wait until Fastlane to take Strowman on. Suddenly, Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) show up and says that they have unfinished business with Roman. Mick tells Roman to find a tag team partner, but Roman says he'll take them both on himself.
The Brian Kendrick quickly beats Akira Tozawa with the Captain's Hook. After the match, Kendrick says in an interview by Charly Caruso that nobody will disrespect him, as tonight's lesson was in respect and Akira Tozawa was just the first lesson.
Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Roman Reigns by disqualification in a 2-on-1 handicap match after Roman uses a chair introduced into the match by Gallows & Anderson against them. After the match, Gallows & Anderson beat up Roman, but Roman fights back and lays Anderson out with a Spear.
It is announced that The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) will host WrestleMania 33.
Before the next match, Xavier Woods announces that UpUpDownDown is nearing one million subscribers, that he will host the SXSW gaming extravaganza, that The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) will voice the hyenas in the new Lion King movie and that The New Day have reconstructed the plans for their new ice cream machine. Lana interrupts them, and reveals that she has a copy of their plans for ice cream machine and reads the ingredients for the ice cream out. This starts a match between The New Day and the team of Rusev and Jinder Mahal.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) beat Rusev and Jinder Mahal. During the match, Xavier Woods steals Lana's iPad and breaks it in half, ensuring that the plans for The New Day's ice cream machine are The Nrew Day' and The New Day's alone.
WWE pays tribute to the life and career of George "The Animal" Steele.
Austin Aries moderates the contract signing for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship title match between "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and Nevile. Gallagher signs after Aries complements Gallagher on his demeanor and his ability to set a good example. Neville then shows up, and signs the contract before leaving, but Gallagher asks him to stay for some tea and biscuits that are already on the table. Neville thinks this is a joke and says that Gallagher should be ashamed of himself, saying that he is a caricature and a stereotype. He says that Gallagher plays a gentleman, and says he will be the one laughing after Fastlane. Gallagher reminds him that he is a gentleman and doesn't pretend to be one, then tells Neville that he will not stand for him believe that he is not only a king, but believing he is better than everyone else because of it. Neville pushes the table - and the tea and biscuits - down, and asks Gallagher if he wants to fight. Neville pushes Gallagher, but Gallagher fights back and sends Neville out of the ring with a headbutt. Neville tries to get back in the ring, but Gallagher wields his umbrella William III and points it at him, putting a stop to that. Neville retreats.
Nia Jax quickly beats Sarah Pierce. After the match, Nia Jax says she wants a shot at the Raw Women's title and says she'd like to see Charlotte Flair and Bayley do something to her, as she would destroy them both.
WWE celebrates Black History Month by honoring Barack Obama.
Bayley shows up. Bayley considers California a great place to celebrate, since she grew up in California and had the best friends, the best family and the best dreams there. She says that her dreams have become reality, and says that it was awesome to become the Raw Women's Champion. The first person she called was her dad, and she could barely get any words out. She tells her dad that she finally did it. She acknowledges that Charlotte Flair tried to tarnish the best week of her life, and tells her to deal with it as she is champion. Commissioner Stephanie McMahon shows up, and tries to rain on her parade by saying her victory is tainted because Sasha Banks hit Charlotte with a cheap shot. Stephaie tells Bayley that being herself is just fine, but asks if she is willing to throw away who she is to keep a championship she didn't really earn, and says the Bayley she nows would do the right thing and relinquish the title. Before Bayley can make a decision, Sasha Banks shows up and tells Bayley not to give up everything she worked for, and to not just take it from her, but from the fans. Sasha almost confronts Stephanie for implying that Sasha is only out here because she can't beat Charlotte. Bayley says she has worked hard for the title and that it is bigger than anybody, but she agrees with Stephanie. She then announces she's not giving up the title, saying she won it because of the WWE Universe and promising to be a fighting champion, and that there is nothing anyone can do about it. Suddenly, Charlotte shows up. She apologizes on behalf of the Raw Women's division for Sasha and Bayley being so disrespectful. She then says she doesn't want Bayley to give up the title, because she will take it back at Fastlane. Sasha then reminds Charlotte that her knee is 100% again, and challenges Charlotte to a match. Charlotte says that Sasha is the reason the Raw Women's title is on Bayley's shoulder, and relishes the opportunity just to put her in a wheelchair forever. Stephanie makes the match official, then announces that the match is happening right now.
Sasha Banks beats Charlotte with the Banks Statement after Bayley stops Dana Brooke from interfering, distracting Charlotte and allowing Sasha to hit the Backstabber and the Banks Statement for the win.
Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Diamond Dallas Page is the newest inductee in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
Charly Caruso interviews Sami Zayn, and says he warned Chris Jericho that Kevin Owens would stab him in the back. He isn't happy about it, saying he knows Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe very well as they are very selfish people. He says that time will catch up to Samoa Joe, as it is far from over between them. He then says that he looks forward to kicking Kevin Owens' teeth in tonight.
Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn almost ends before it can begin when Sami Zayn is attacked from behind by Samoa Joe during his entrance. Joe then says to Sami Zayn "Say my name again! This is your world now!" before tossing Sami into the ring with Samoa Joe.
Kevin Owens beats Sami Zayn.
In Memory of Ivan Koloff, 1942-2017.
Commissioner Stephanie McMahon confronts General Manager Mick Foley for being an embarrassment at Samoa Joe's contract signing, and Foley says that he considered supporting Sasha Banks and Bayley because he enjoys seeing Stephanie being embarrassed. Stephanie tells him his actions are akin to insubordination. Foley then not just asks, but tells Stephanie McMahon not to treat him like he is stupid, and that since he has trusted her, Seth Rollins is injured again, especially since Mick Foley told Triple H about how great Samoa Joe is way back when. He knows he is committing career suicide, but he is tired of being belittled and does not want anything to get in the way of him doing what he feels is right. Stephanie tells Foley to watch out as there is a cord on the floor and she doesn't want him to have another accident.
Michael Cole interviews Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar. Heyman says that Lesnar disagrees when some say that Kevin Owens is becoming the most violent champion in WWE history, and that he disagrees that Goldberg will be in for a long night if he takes Owens light. Heyman says that that Owens has a shot to walk into WrestleMania as WWE Universal Championship, but if Goldberg nails Owens with a Spear and a Jackhammer, it's over for both Owens and Goldberg, and Lesnar will take the Universal title from Goldberg at WrestleMania.
Next week on Raw: Goldberg returns! A sit-down interview with Seth Rollins!
Braun Strowman beats Big Show. After the match, Roman Reigns shows up and fights Braun Strowman, but even after his match with Big Show, Braun Strowman is still able to put Roman away to end the show.
Brandi Rhodes and Moose beat Decay (Crazzy Steve and Rosemary).
Eddie Edwards is looking for Davey Richards backstage...
Brandi Rhodes and Moose congratulate each other on a job well done backstage.
Eddie Edwards shows up, and says he's here to whip Davey Richards' ass...something he thought he'd never say until the events of last week's main event. He calls out Davey, telling him to take his ass whipping like a man. Angelina Love shows up, saying he only gets Davey when she says he gets Davey. She wants to know where Eddie was when Davey tore his ACL and was healing from his injury, and says Eddie was out doing his own thing. She then brings out Davey, and Eddie tells Angelina to give Davey his balls back so he can explain himself. Davey says he made Eddie as well as the Wolves Nation, and if Eddie is smart, he will walk away before he exposes him like the little bitch that he is. Eddie immediately runs towards him, starting a brawl, and security has their hands full. Eddie gets back in the ring and challenges Davey to an anything goes street fight tonight.
In footage from last week, "The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Braxton Sutter are at a bachelor party for Sutter that Bennett has set up. It becomes pretty obvious that Braxton Sutter doesn't want to be here and the people that are here for the party aren't exactly friends of Sutter, either.
The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) are at the arena in Tijuana, Mexico, for the search of some tag team champions.
Maria Kanellis-Bennett, Sienna and Laurel Van Ness run into Allie's decorations for Laurel's bachelorette party, and Maria is not impressed. Maria wants Allie to step it up as Laurel Van Ness is marrying Braxton Sutter...which makes Allie sad pretty quickly.
Jessie Godderz beats Eddie Kingston. When the lights go out after the match, Jessie wisely gets out of the ring before they come back, allowing him to avoid "The Cowboy" James Storm and Bram.
One of the guys at the bachelor party tries to get Braxton Sutter to loosen up. Braxton Sutter tries to leave, but "The Miracle" Mike Bennett tries to get him to stay. One of the guys at the party gets drunk, climbs up a ladder, and falls on the guy who tried to get Sutter to loosen up.
One Night Only: February 2017 is available now!
At the bachelorette party, Allie tries to get Maria-Kanellis Bennett to cheer up, but Allie is not even interested in her choice of decor for the bachelorette party. Sienna only cares about the champagne and wants to drink it now.
Tyrus hots Fact of Life, and his guest for tonight is Eli Drake, the usual host for the show. Eli Drake tells Tyrus he left him last week because he didn't watch his back and didn't stay in the background like he has his entire career. He says he could have picked a stipulation for his match with EC3, but he didn't. He tells him to stay in the background, like he has his entire career, and that he owns him. Tyrus grabs him by the throat, tells Eli he doesn't own him, and challenges him to a match next week.
In Tijuana, Mexico at the Auditorio Municipal, Konnan sets up an impromptu meeting with The Broken Hardys, who are only here for tag team gold and aren't interested in getting paid. He gets a match for them against Super Crazy and Psychosis booked right away, and tells his assistant to quickly make some Hardy memorabilia.
Maria Kanellis-Bennett, Sienna and Laurel Van Ness drink champagne, and Laurel gets some lingerie as a gift. Maria bosses Allie around again, ordering her to get some white bridesmaids' dresses. She also tells Allie that she won't be a bridesmaid, and that she will be the ring bearer instead. Allie is not happy.
In Tijuana, The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Jeff Hardy and Broken Nero) head to their match against Psychosis and Super Crazy, and ask Vanguard-1 to come up with a successful exit plan. Vanguard-1 is eventually surrounded by some of the female talent from the promotion The Broken Hardys are wrestling in. They win the tag team titles from Psychosis and Super razy, and when Konnan finds out that they have won the tag team titles for his promotion, he goes after them, but Vanguard-1 helps The Broken Hardys escape. Next week: The Broken Hardys try to win the Mid-Atlantic tag team titles!
Brooke says she will beat Sienna tonight and shut Maria Kanellis-Bennett up once and for all.
Brooke beats Sienna with a roll-up.
Braxton Sutter tries to leave the bachelor party again. "The Miracle" Mike Bennett brings out Roxy after George brings up watching a lewd DVD, but after he sees her, he immediately regrets it and switches to the lewd DVD.
Eli Drake tells Tyrus he will put his hands on him next week and lay him out.
Lashley shows up. Lashley brags about his World title victory from last week, then says there is not a fighter alive who can hang with him. Suddenly, former UFC Heavyweight Champion John Barnett is here. After a friendly salutation, he tells Lashley he is not living up to the fans' expectation and wants him in the ring to bring him to the level he knows he is capable of. Lashley welcomes Barnett to the Impact Zone, but tells him not to enter his world as there are no rules, unlike MMA. Barnett immediately responds with an arm bar, which immediately gets Lashley ticked off. Barnett says he is not afraid to fight any man, and challenges Lashley to a wrestling match. Lashley accepts his challenges and tells him he will whip him like he does everyone else.
As everyone is passed out during the bachelor party, Braxton Sutter makes his escape plans. But first, he dials Maria Kanellis-Bennett's number on "The Miracle" Mike Bennett's phone.
Next week: the wedding of Braxton Sutter and Laurel Van Ness!
The antyhing goes street fight between Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards ends with Eddie's wife Alicia being cuffed to the ring ropes by Angelina Love before Davey rams a chair repeatedly into Eddie. The match - and the show - ends with Angelina Love kicking referee Earl Hebner in the groin.
The Authors of Pain beat two random guys before hitting them with a post-match Super Collider.
We get a closer look at Tyler Bate.
Billie Kay and Peyton Royce beat Ember Moon and Liv Morgan.
Roderick Strong says SAnitY (Eric Young, Nikki Cross, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) is bullying Tye Dillinger into getting him to join them and that he will not stand for it. No Way Jose is also tired of the numbers game and that he had to back him up, saying that Dillinger is well-respected in both the locker room and NXT.
#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) show up. They talk about how their dreams came true at NXT TakeOver: Toronto and earned match of the year for 2016, and mention their tag team title loss at NXT TakeOver: San Antonio. Gargano says that The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) has doubt in their eyes, and if they put them down, they'll keep getting back up, and they want their rematch for the NXT tag titles. Paul Ellering shows up with The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar), and gives them their rematch in two weeks - enough time to make peace with their loved ones. Gargano and Ciampa make peace with each other, then say they might as well have the tag team title rematch right now. Suddenly, #DIY is attacked from behind by The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder), and Akam and Rezar rush the ring to go after The Revival as they escape through the crowd.
We get a closer look at Trent Seven.
Kassius Ohno is coming back to NXT...
General Manager William Regal announces that there will be a Triple Threat Match between Peyton Royce, Liv Morgan and Ember Moon next week, and the winner will face Asuka for the NXT Women's Championship in two weeks' time.
Tyler Bate retains the WWE United Kingdom Championship against Trent Seven in the title's first-ever defense. Both men shake hands and show respect after the match.
Before the next match, Rich Swann announces that he is back on 205 Live in time for Valentine's Day and dedicates the match to Alicia Fox, mimicking Noam Dar's pronounciation of her name as he does...then tells her she can't handle this.
Rich Swann beats Noam Dar in his first match back from injury.
Corey Graves interviews TJ Perkins and Neville, who are in separate rooms backstage. Neville says Perkins is a former Cruiserweight Champion only because he didn't have to go through him, but Perkins says Neville's ankles are made out of glass. Neville says Perkins has taken a back seat as soon as he showed up, and that he's not at his level. Perkins says Neville's arrogance will be his downfall and that he is not as good as he thinks he is, and that everything will fall apart when he finds out someone is on his level. Neville promises that by the end of tonight, he will regret his choice of words.
We get a closer look at Gran Metalik and his loss to TJ Perkins in The Cruiserweight Classic, and says that while Perkins is a great competitor, he is disappointed because he thought he had him. He is now on 205 Live to prove that he is the best cruiserweight in the world.
Gran Metalik beats Drew Gulak in his 205 Live debut.
In the locker room, Akira Tozawa meets The Brian Kendrick, and Kendrick wants him to be his protege. Tozawa says no, and when Kendrick says there might be a language barrier between them and asks if he understand what he's saying, Tozawa says "I understand. I don't like you." Kendrick is fuming after Tozawa walks away.
Neville beats TJ Perkins by submission. "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher shows up after the match and rushes into the ring, and is attacked by Neville. Neville tosses Gallagher's trusty umbrella William III all the way to the stage, but Gallagher fights back and forces Neville to retreat, holding the Cruiserweight title over his shoulder to close out the show.
Bray Wyatt starts tonight's show. Sister Abigail told him that this would not easy, and that they would lie to him and denounce him and steal his gift. He can now say that he finally has "the whole damn world in my hands." He goes on to say that too much power can be a scary thing, not for him, but for the fans, whom he promises to lead to paradise as he says that all who stand in his way will burn. He welcomes the WWE Universe to the Era of Wyatt. John Cena shows up, acknowledges the crowd's excitement, then congratulates Bray Wyatt on winning the WWE Championship as well as "brainwashing the fans," implying that he has brainwashed them into saying he deserves the title. Cena says people aren't handed things in WWE; instead, they have to earn them, and that the WWE Championship is a big target on his shoulder and the entire world is looking at it. They have a rematch for the title, but Cena wants to get it over with right now. AJ Styles shows up and says Cena's not getting his rematch before him, calling his rematch "line-jumping" and saying that this is bout him, not Cena, who he says has a private plane and doesn't live like regular people. Styles says he knows he can beat both Cena and Wyatt, and demands his one-on-one rematch for the WWE Championship right now. General Manager Daniel Bryan shows up, congratulates Bray Wyatt on winning the WWE Championship, then acknowledges that Cena and Styles are both owed a rematch for the WWE Championship and that a WWE Championship match has been advertised to the fans. He makes official a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Championship between John Cena, AJ Styles and Bray Wyatt.
Dean Ambrose looks for Baron Corbin backstage.
American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor). After the match, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up on the TitanTron, making it clear they are gunning for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships.
Backstage, James Ellsworth asks Carmella to accompany him to dinner tonight, but Carmella wants to keep it professional. Meanwhile, Dean Ambrose is looking for Baron Corbin, then notices Ellsworth she's using him. Carmella calls Dean a "gas station attendant" and wants Ellsworth to stand up to Ambrose. General Manager Daniel Bryan shows up and asks what the problem is. Ambrose says he wants Corbin, but at the same time, Ellsworth and Carmella have a problem with him. Daniel Bryan understands what's going on and knows Ambrose needs to take his aggression out on somebody, so he puts Ambrose and Ellsworth in a match tonight, knowing that the two of them still have some unfinished business.
Before the next match, James Ellsworth demands respect for Carmella and introduces her. When Dean Ambrose's music hits, however, Baron Corbin is seen dragging Dean Ambrose to the stage, and he and Ambrose brawl next to it. Corbin hits a Deep Six on Ambrose into some production gear.
Backstage, General Manager Daniel Bryan talks with Nikki Bella, saying the feud between Nikki and Natalya has to stop. Suddenly, Natalya shows up, saying Nikki always gets what she wants, especially when the General Manager of SmackDown Live is her brother-in-law. The two of them verbally come to blows before it becomes physical. D-Bry calls for security, who quickly move into place to break it up, and puts Nikki and Natalya in a Falls Count Anywhere Match next week in an attempt to finally settle this. Nikki and Natalya struggle to get at each other even after Daniel Bryan leaves.
Baron Corbin says he owes no explanation for his attack on Dean Ambrose, saying that he is not WWE Champion due to Dean Ambrose.
Renee Young interviews Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler says he's been sore and a loser, but the only sore losers are Kalisto and Apollo Crews, thanks to him. What he did to them on Sunday was a wake-up call to them, He says all the new guys think they are here to replace him, but he isn't letting someone steal his pace is far from done and if he has to wipe out an entire generation of wrestlers, so be it. Some people want to steal the show from him and take his place, but he's about to put some people in theirs.
Mickie James beats Becky Lynch by faking an arm injury after a tumble out of the ring, allowing for an easy Mick Kick to get the win.
Renee Young interviews Naomi in the ring. It is taken her eight years to get here, but now she's injured. Nevertheless, she's taking the SmackDown Women's title to WrestleMania one way or another. Alexa Bliss shows up, saying that Naomi has dreamed up the injury and that her victory is a fluke and that she is a fluke. Naomi calls Alexa Bliss "a little flea" and tells her that she can still snatch her bald right here, right now and that she is not to be trifled with. Alexa Bliss gives Naomi one week to either forfeit the title back to her or she will take it by force in her owed rematch.
WWE celebrates Black History Month with a quote from Nelson Mandela.
TJ Perkins advertises his match with Neville tonight on 205 Live, stating that he will beat Neville and get one step closer to bringing the Cruiserweight title "back to the man where it all began."
Luke Harper attacks Bray Wyatt before the next match begins, and is ordered to the back by referees.
Bray Wyatt retains the WWE Championship against John Cena and AJ Styles in a Triple Threat Match. Randy Orton shows up and stares down Bray Wyatt after the match, then tells Wyatt that though he won the Royal Rumble and the privileges that come with it, Wyatt is WWE Champion. However, as long as Wyatt is the master and he is the servant, he refuses to face him at WrestleMania, and pledges his undying allegiance to Wyatt. As Orton gets down on his knees and spreads his arms, Wyatt tells him "You have the keys to the kindom, my friend," then laughs.
On Talking Smack, it is announced that Dean Ambrose has been released from a local medical facility.
On Talking Smack, it is announced that there will be a battle royal next week, and that the winner will face Bray Wyatt for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania.
Tonight's episode is dedicated to the memory of Chavo Guerrero, Sr., 1949 - 2017.
Commissioner Stephanie McMahon starts tonight's show. She welcomes everyone to the show, and says General Manager was tired and overworked to the point of embarassment in Samoa Joe's contract signing that she gave him the week off so that he'll get his priorities in order. This week, however, she's running the show. Roman Reigns shows up, says he's not waiting for Fastlane, and demands Braun Strowman right now. Stephanie asks the fans if they want to saw Roman and Braun go at it, then says the fans don't care even though they want it, and says he won't get Strowman until Fastlane because Strowman faces "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry tonight. Roman says he'll show up and watch it live. Stephanie threatens to take away his matches for Fastlane and WrestleMania if he gets involved in Strowman's match, then Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) show up, saying they won't let Roman disrespect Stephanie any longer. They tell Roman he can't always get what he wants, then threaten to go 2-on-1 on him. Stephanie, announcing that Teddy Long will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year, makes the handicap match official. Roman then brawls with Gallows & Anderson, and referees step in to restore order so the match can begin.
Roman Reigns beats Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) when Karl Anderson stays in the ring longer than the referee's five count as he and Luke Gallows stomp a mudhole in Roman. Roman fights off Gallows and Anderson and ends up standing tall.
We look back at last September, when Chris Jericho created The List of Jericho.
It is announced that WWE and Bill Simmons are producing an Andre The Giant documentary for HBO.
Before the next match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) make a Social Outcasts joke towards Bo Dallas, before saying that they're here to put a smile on everyone's face and bring them something special: the blueprints to the very first New Day ice cream machine.
Kofi Kingston beats Bo Dallas, but not before Bo Dallas tears up the New Day ice cream machine blueprints. The New Day pour Booty-O's on Bo Dallas after the match.
Charly Caruso interviews Neville. Neville talks trash about "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher, then Gallagher shows up. Neville calls Gallagher a boy who is out of his depth, and Gallagher says they'll see who wins at Fastlane.
We look back to last October at Hell In A Cell, when Chris Jericho helped Kevin Owens beat Seth Rollins.
"Gentleman" Jack Gallagher beats Noam Dar. Neville shows up after the match and stares down Gallagher from the stage, lifting the WWE Cruiserweight Championship upwards as he does.
Samoa Joe and Triple H exit a limousine outside of the arena.
After months of waiting, Emmalina is next.
We look back at last November's Highlight Reel.
Emmalina shows up after 17 weeks of waiting. She then tells us that after becoming Emmalina, she's going back to being Emma, much to everyone's confusing.
Charly Caruso interviews Bayley. Bayley admits she's nervous, but she believes in herself and knows she can be a champion. She plans to achieve her dream tonight.
Jeri-KO (Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens) talk backstage in anticipation of the Festival of Friendship. Triple H shows up wanting to talk to Owens.
Triple H is seen talking to Kevin Owens backstage.
Braun Strowman beats "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry. After the match, Roman Reigns shows up only to get knocked off the ring apron by Strowman. It almost happens again, but Roman outsmarts him and hits the Superman Punch. When Roman goes for the Spear, however, Strowman turns it into a running power slam and levels him.
We look back at last December at Roadblock: End of the Line, when Chris Jericho saves Kevin Owens' Universal title.
Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals is seen in the front row.
Bayley gets some pointers from Sheamus and Cesaro when Enzo Amore and Big Cass show up. Sheamus is disgusted with them for costing them the Raw tag team titles, but Big Cass says he won't let Enzo get punked out and knows how to have his back, which Sheamus and Cesaro know nothing about. This leads to a backstage staredown between the two teams.
Michael Cole interviews Samoa Joe backstage. Joe says he isn't here to curry favor and garner respect; he's here to hurt people. Triple H's opinion is the only one he cares about, and if he has to use dishonorable tactics to get the job done, so be it. When asked if he is here because Triple H is scared of Seth Rollins, Joe denounces that and says that Triple H has merely given him an opportunity after 18 years of travelling the world and destroying everyone in his wake. He says Seth Rollins couldn't even last two minutes in the ring with him, and if Rollins comes back, he has no qualms about putting him right back on the shelf. Joe says he has beaten up everyone put in front of him and that Roman was no different, and goes on to say that nobody can stand toe-to-toe with him. He then says that the main difference between all the other guys who have had professional relationships with Triple H is that everyone else needed to be propped up, and that he can get the job done on his own as he isn't a Sami Zayn. Instead, he's a destroyer.
Sami Zayn beats Rusev. Charly Caruso interviews Sami Zayn after the match. After his loss to Jericho, tonight was a step in the right direction, and tells Samoa Joe he is indeed no Sami Zayn as he doesn't clean up other people's messes, do what he's told, take shortcuts or sell out. Samoa Joe ambushes Sami Zayn from the side of the stage before putting him in the Coaquina Clutch.
Theodore "Teddy" Long is the next inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
The Brian Kendrick guests on commentary for the next match.
Akira Tozawa beats Ariya Daivari.
It's time for the Festival of Friendship. After a video introduction by Chris Jericho, Vegas showgirls line the stage while Jericho shows up in an open white shirt and a white hat and introduces Kevin Owens. Jericho reveals The Art of Jericho: Ralph Guggenheim's sculpture of two people hugging in friendship, which cost him $7,000. We then see "The Creation of Kevin," which looks like a certain piece of Renaissance art with Jericho and Owens' faces on it (as well as the United States and Universal Championships). Jericho then introduces Friendship the Magician, who pulls streamers out of his mouth and hands them to Jericho, which fails to impress Owens and ends up putting Friendship on The List. Jericho then says he has a way of making sure Goldberg doesn't make it to Fastlane, and calls Goldberg out. After the break, they get Gillberg instead, and Owens beats the crap out of him. Owens is unimpressed again, and Jericho says he just want to show how much Owens means to him, saying he hasn't had the kind of chemistry with Owens that he's had with other guys and that he will make sure of it that he beats Goldberg. Owens apologizes for overreacting, and tells Chris he feels bad not knowing he'd go all out with the Festival of Friendship. He gives a white box to Jericho, and inside is a new List. Suddenly, Jericho finds out his name is on it, and on the back of the clipboard, it reads "The List of KO." Owens immediately turns on Jericho as soon as he reads the back, and powerbombs him into the apron before destroying the centerpiece of the festival with Jericho's head.
Chris Jericho is placed into an ambulance and taken to a local medical facility.
Cesaro beats Enzo Amore.
Charlotte Flair shows up and calls Sasha Banks a reminder of someone fallen, but Sasha Banks tells Charlotte she got her as much as Charlotte did. Charlotte tells Sasha she can't walk the walk, and that she'll sit down and watch her win tonight.
Tomorrow night on 205 Live: TJ Perkins vs. Neville!
Next week on Raw: Braun Strowman vs. Big Show!
Bayley beats Charlotte Flair to win the Raw Women's Championship! During the match, Dana Brooke shows up and distracts Bayley, and when Bayley puts Charlotte in the Figure Four Leg Lock, Dana Brooke rakes her in the eyes. Sasha Banks shows up as Charlotte has Bayley in the Figure Eight, and smashes a crutch into the back of Dana Brooke before using it to break the Figure Eight outside of the view of the referee. Bayley then hits the Bayley-to-Belly for the win.
