In backstage footage from earlier today, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) meet Ezekiel, and the three of them share a drink together before Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) and Kevin Owens make fun of the three of them, with Kevin Owens says Ezekiel is lying about who he is. Chad Gable accuses Ezekiel of tricking their lie detector test and Owens says he will expose Ezekiel. Dawkins tells Owens and Alpha Academy that Ezekiel will and Street Profits will beat them tonight, then Owens throws Ezekiel's drink at Ezekiel.
Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) and Kevin Owens beat The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and Ezekiel after Owens trips Ezekiel on the outside.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Styles says that he had Edge beaten until Damian Priest showed up and distracted him, then says Edge does not like the fact that he had him beat. He then proclaims that if he beats Damian tonight, he is banned from ringside at WrestleMania Backlash. If he cannot, then it will be an uphill battle.
Backstage, Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce talk about recent events and Sonya's match with Bianca Belair. Pearce mentions that upper management wants to see her perform with no executive power with Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch against Liv Morgan, Asuka and Bianca Belair.
Before the next match, Byron Saxton interview Burt Hanson in the ring. Hanson says Veer Mahaan scares the living daylights out of him, but he is in this match because he was wanted to be in WWE in his hometown. He says he has worked at the local barbecue joint just to get to this moment, and tonight, he makes his dream come true.
Veer Mahaan beats Burt Hanson with the cervical clutch. After the match, Veer Mahaan continues to attack Burt Hanson and puts him in the cervical clutch at the ropes.
Before the next match, Edge says that he and Damian Priest are "Judgment Day," and that while most of the fans can't stand to look at themselves in the mirror and probably don't like him anymore or even despise him, it is because they despise themselves. He says that it is a miracle the fans can even make it to the show tonight and says that if Greensboro, North Carolina were substantial enough to sustain a sports team, the team would be called the Greensboro Lemmings. Edge goes on to make fun of the fans for their hedonistic nature, then tells "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles that by not staying at home, he is rushing into pain and judgment at WrestleMania Backlash. He then goads the fans into boing him even more. Edge then mentions Styles' stipulation for tonight's match, then says that Styles will find out the punishment for walking into the darkness with Damian Priest before AJ Styles shows up.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Damian Priest with a roll-up. As per pre-match stipulation, Damian Priest has been barred from ringside at WrestleMania Backlash. After the match, Edge attacks Styles. Damian Priest then attacks Styles some more, then he and Edge go for a Con-Chair-To on AJ Styles' shoulder before Finn Balor shows up and fights them both off. Styles and Balor then fend off Edge and Priest.
Backstage, Cedric Alexander speaks with MVP and Omos, wanting to renew their previous business relationship. MVP says he has moved on to Omos, but Cedric Alexander says he is here on his own and wants to prove himself on his own against Bobby Lashley. MVP tells Cedric that he and Omos will be watching, then Omos tells Cedric to leave.
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Mustafa Ali, whom The Miz demands explains his actions from last week. During the interview, Mustafa's sees his music get cut out prematurely, his microphone not work, and Miz constantly interrupting him and making fun of him. Mustafa takes Miz's microphone and says that while Miz complains to management, he goes to the fans, because they are the only ones who matter. Miz takes Mustafa's microphone, then tells Mustafa that he will regret this before Austin Theory shows up and tells The Miz that his loss from last week has been removed from the record books due to Mustafa Ali making a mark at Miz's expense. Mustafa says Theory and Miz talk too much, and says that while he wants to be United States Champion, he is willing to fight for it. Theory says that Mustafa will get a Championship Contender's Match tonight as per Vince McMahon, then says it will not end well for him. Theory then says he is the youngest United States Champion and that Mustafa cannot handle all that heat, but Mustafa says he feels otherwise. Theory says he can do this all day, then says The Miz deserve a chance and that Mustafa will have to face him and Miz in a handicap match.
The Miz and Austin Theory beat Mustafa Ali in a WWE United States Championship Contender's Match. After the match, Mustafa Ali is attacked from behind by Tommaso Ciampa again.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Reggie and Dana Brooke confront R-Truth for his actions last week. R-Truth says he wants the WWE 24/7 Championship back, but Tamina says she wants the title, too. R-Truth tries to stop Tamina, saying it is the honeymoon period, then Dana Brooke is attacked from behind and pinned by Nikki A.S.H., who then wins the WWE 24/7 Championship. Dana Brooke then demands that Reggie get her a championship rematch tonight if he wants to save their marriage.
Dana Brooke beats Nikki A.S.H. to become the WWE 24/7 Champion! After the match, Akira Tozawa, R-Truth and Tamina fight over who pins Dana Brooke, then Reggie goes for a schoolkid pin only for Dana to kick out. Dana then tells Reggie that she wants a divorce.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Becky Lynch. Becky says it took bravery to say that she hit rock bottom last week only for Asuka to come out and disrespect her, as Asuka ran away when she returned and came back at her lowest point. She says that this is her comeback story, which starts with her ending Asuka.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring for "Rollins Appreciation Night." Rollins says that after celebrating Randy Orton's 20th anniversary in WWE last week, this week should be for celebrating someone who deserves it: himself. The lights go out, and a spotlight shines on Rollins in the middle of the ring. After the fans chant for "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Rollins says Cody tried to steal his spotlight and that he will prove nobody can steal his spotlight because he is the spotlight. Rollins then says that some of the fans have forgotten how good he is and how he is the standard bearer in this industry, then says he loves to remind everyone and has a highlight reel of his WWE career, which is interrupted by Cody's entrance. Cody Rhodes heads to the ring and wants to know what is going on with Seth Rollins, saying that his victory at WrestleMania is like an albatross that Rollins cannot shake and that he has been nothing but professional with him. Cody then says that he knows Rollins is about to cross a line that he should not cross, then says that Rollins may be one of the best wrestlers in the last twenty years, Rollins is also delusional. Rollins says that Cody's father, Dusty Rhodes, was one of the best in the business, but that he was also delusional and thought he transcended the business just like Cody did, and while Dusty wanted to be WWE Champion, he was not good enough. He then says that while he is here, Cody is not good enough, either. Rollins then hits Cody with a cheap shot, which starts a brawl between both men in which Cody comes out on top before throwing Seth's suit jacket into the crowd.
Bobby Lashley beats Cedric Alexander with the Hurt Lock. During the match, Omos and MVP show up and mock Lashley, but all it does is fire Lashley up.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Liv Morgan, who says that Rhea Ripley blamed her on the failure of their tag team and that Ripley is disappointed for herself. She then says she will not take the blame for any of that.
Backstage, R-Truth tries to console Reggie, but Reggie says he had it all and he blew it. R-Truth then asks Reggie if he has a pre-nup, and when Reggie asks what a pre-nup is, R-Truth offers his services as a divorce attorney. Afterwards, Doudrop approaches Nikki A.S.H. if she is through playing around and ready to take things more seriously. Nikki says "yes."
Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan and Asuka beat Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley and Sonya Deville after Bianca stops Sonya from using the ropes for leverage.
This week on Raw Talk: Cody Rhodes! Omos and MVP! Alpha Academy!
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