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Showing posts with label El Grande Americano. Show all posts
Showing posts with label El Grande Americano. Show all posts
Rey Mysterio heads to the ring in a neck brace to start tonight's show. General Manager Adam Pearce is also in the ring. Rey proclaims that Raw is in Mexico City, Mexico for the first time in fifteen years, and says that tonight is going to be an historical night. We then see footage from WWE's show in Santiago, Chile where Stephanie Vaquer challenged Liv Morgan for the Women's World Championship with Becky Lynch as the special guest referee, and Vaquer winning the title. Rey then introduces Vaquer to the ring. Vaquer shakes hands with Rey and Pearce, then proclaims that she has taken her title back before stating the last few years have been like a dream and that it was a joy win the title back in her home country. She also says that it is an honor to be in Mexico and state in Spanish that she is a world champion before Liv Morgan and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio show up on the stage. Liv angrily congratulates Vaquer on being the biggest hypocrite in her entire life and celebrating with the Women's World Championship, stating that Vaquer only won because Becky Lynch screwed her. Liv says that is okay, because with or without the title, she is still the best Women's World Champion of all time. She also says that Rey has hit an all-time low "hanging out with this puta." Dominik says the only thing he sees is a deadbeat and a cheater and that Liv Morgan is what a real champion looks like, but Rey reminds Dominik that he lost the AAA Mega Championship to El Grande Americano. We see footage of El Grande Americano winning the AAA Mega Championship at Night Two of TripleMania, then Dominik challenges Rey and Vaquer to a tag team match, saying Rey was clear enough to screw him out of the title over Pearce's protests. El Grande Americano suddenly shows up and takes Rey's place in the match, then Pearce says that the match is official before calling for a referee.
El Grande Americano and Stephanie Vaquer vs. The Judgment Day ("Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan) ends in a no-contest when JD McDonagh, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez get involved in the match. After the match, all five members of The Judgment Day attack Rey Mysterio, El Grande Americano and Stephanie Vaquer before standing tall in the center of the ring.
We are introduced to the Spanish announce team of Marcelo Rodriguez and Jerry Soto.
Backstage, Dragon Lee meets with Penta before their matches.
Je'Von Evans beats Big Cass and Austin Theory in a men's Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifier.
Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) are focused on getting back at Royce Keys and OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) - now known as 946 - when Jacob Fatu tells them that Roman Reigns is defending his title tonight and that he knows they will pick them off one by one to get to Reigns. Jacob Fatu says they need to stick together.
Chad Gable retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Dragon Lee by submission with the ankle lock.
We hear from Bayley, who talks about Lyra Valkyrie made her pass out in a pool of blood and tried to ensure she could not return, and that what bothers her is not Lyra turning on her, but using what she has done against her. Bayley says she chose this path so that women like Lyra could make a difference in WWE, but she has realized that Lyra is like everyone else: selfish. Bayley says that she will get in Lyra's way before Lyra gets in her own way, and says that this is the last time someone uses her feelings against her as she shows why she is the standard of women's wrestling.
Mexican singer-songwriter Oscar Myadon and One Piece actor Inaki Godoy are in the crowd.
The Mexico City, Mexico three-day attendance total is 49,017.
Lola Vice beats Raquel Rodriguez and Kelani Jordan in a women's Triple Threat Money in the Bank Qualifier.
Backstage, we hear from 946 (Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price). Lucien Price tells The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) not to write checks that their mouths can't cash, then Royce Keys makes it clear that they will pick off The Usos and Jacob Fatu one by one before wishing Roman Reigns luck tonight.
We get a sneak peak at the music video for "Give Joe Hendry Every Single Belt (Right Now)" by Joe Hendry.
Backstage, Becky Lynch meets with Stephanie Vaquer outside of the arena, wanting the first shot at the Women's World Championship.
Roman Reigns retains the World Heavyweight Championship against Penta.
Roman Reigns arrives at the arena and is met by General Manager Adam Pearce, who says that none of this would have happened if Roman listened to him. Roman says that does not matter now, as he needs a few minutes with Jacob Fatu. All of a sudden, Jacob Fatu heads to the ring. Jacob says that if Roman is going to call him out, then Roman can come to the ring so he can dog walk him. The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) show up, and Jey is holding a metal folding chair on the way to the ring. Jimmy says that Jacob is taking the hardest path to feeding his family and that he is about to be fired for it. Jey rushes at Jacob, but gets laid out. When Jimmy tries to save Jey, Jacob puts him in the Tongan Death Grip. Jey hits Jacob in the back with the chair, but it has no effect, and he also gets the Tongan Death Grip. Roman shows up with a chair of his own, and Jacob is ready to lock in the Tongan Death Grip. Both men exchange blows, and when Roman goes for a Superman Punch, Jacob locks it in only to eat two Superkicks and a Spear from Jey and a top rope splash from Jimmy. The Usos then put Jacob down with the 1D before tying him up in the ropes, and Roman hits Jacob with two Superman Punches while The Usos hit Jacob with two double superkicks. Roman then hits a Spear on Jacob with help from The Usos, then Roman and The Usos run into General Manager Adam Pearce. Roman tells Pearce to fire Jacob, but Jacob says "Tribal Combat." Roman says "I accept."
We see a video package of the events leading up to JD McDonagh vs. Finn Balor in a street fight tonight.
Finn Balor beast JD McDonagh in a street fight following a Coup de Grace to McDonagh in a trash can.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Rollins says that he is a marked man with "absolutely zero allies," and sooner or later, he has to put an end to The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Austin Theory). He says he has been spinning his wheels figuring out how to do it, and says the easiest way to get through a problem is to run right through it. Rollins then realizes he has not had a match on Raw in nine months, and that this should change tonight. He says that General Manager Adam Pearce has given him the main event, and he will use it to throw a challenge to The Vision, especially Bron Breakker, as he cannot tell if he is a "nepo baby," "a wad of wasted potential," or everything Breakker says he is. Rollins then challenges Breakker to prove he is everything he says he is.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Sol Ruca. Sol Ruca says she is stoked to wrestle some of the best, and while she has not won a match on Raw yet, she has put the locker room on notice. Becky Lynch shows up and says that Sol Ruca has yet to face her and has bitten off more than she can chew and that she should go. Sol Ruca says he will do just that, then heads to the ring. Sol Ruca cuts to the chase and calls out Becky Lynch, and Becky Lynch shows up wanting to know what kind of stunt Sol Ruca is pulling. Sol Ruca says she has worked too hard to give up and has been good at proving people wrong. She then challenges Becky to a match, which Becky refuses before bragging about how good she is and how she is a mentor for the youth of today and mocking her recent opponents. Becky then tells Sol Ruca that if she really is ready, then she can face her at Saturday Night's Main Event, then reminds her she is a star breaker, not a star maker. Sol Ruca says she will snatch Becky's soul and snatch her title. Becky says that nobody said anything about the title, and that Sol Ruca is not ready for her.
Backstage, Bron Breakker meets with the rest of The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) and wants Paul Heyman to make the match with Seth "Freakin'" Rollins tonight. Heyman makes the match, but with Austin Theory, then Breakker wants to speak with Heyman alone. Heyman tells Breakker that since he now knows where Rollins will be and that Rollins will have his hands full, he will want to run the play he has in mind.
Los Americanos (El Grande Americano II, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano) beat El Grande Americano I and Los Americanos Hermanos (Julio and Bruto) in a six-man tornado tag match.
What-a-Guy, the What-a-Burger mascot, shows up with a Doordash bag for Alpha Academy (Otis and Akira Tozawa) backstage.
We see a video package chronicling the history of Tribal Combat in WWE.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso). Jey says that Tribal Combat is sacred combat between two families and that anything can happen, then LA Knight shows up. Jimmy says "Not now," but Knight says that The Usos are now no better than The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) and that he will handle things alone if he has to. Jimmy says "Not now," then he and Jey walk away.
We see Michael Cole's interview with "All Ego" Ethan Page, who supplies the questions for Michael Cole. Ethan says he was born to be champion while people like Penta have to work very hard to be as successful as him. Michael Cole then asks Ethan Page why he is like this, as while he has the potential to be great, he also has ego, and says that ego will cost him. Ethan says his ego is really confidence and that he will prove that he is better than the rest of WWE. He then says he will be the first person to put "fear" in Penta's vocabulary before leaving with the Intercontinental Championship - which he wants to name after himself if he wins it - after Saturday Night's Main Event.
Paige and Brie Bella retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against The Judgment Day (Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez) after Liv Morgan gets herself ejected so that Roxanne can use one of the tag team titles as a weapon only for the plan to backfire whe Brie ducks and pins Roxanne with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Liv and The Judgment Day go on the attack, but Bayley and Lyra Valkyria make the save.
Backstage, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins is met by LA Knight. Rollins thinks Knight wants a fight, but Knight tells Rollins that he knows what is going to happen. Knight admits he is no friend of Rollins', but knows that Rollins will need help before telling him to enjoy getting stomped out as he leaves.
We hear from Penta, who tells "All Ego" Ethan Page that he fights for his people, not for ego, and that his title represents those who do not give up. He tells Ethan to get ready for Saturday Night's Main Event.
When Oba Femi heads to the ring for his open challenge, he is suddenly attacked with multiple F-5's by Brock Lesnar.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce wants Paul Heyman in his office. When he enters his office, Heyman is already there, knowing that Pearce is looking for him. Heyman produces a contract for Clash in Italy with Brock Lesnar's signature on it, and says that if Oba Femi signs it, Pearce will have the biggest rematch in history.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). Dawkins says there is a reason The Vision (Logan Paul and Austin Theory) are tough and have the World Tag Team titles, but Montez says The Street Profits have a vision of becoming the new World Tag Team Champions at Saturday Night's Main Event. Suddenly, Dawkins notices Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, and Montez makes the decision not to get involved. Dawkins tells Rollins that they do not need to be friends, but Rollins says he gets it and thanks Dawkins for understanding. He then says he has a match right now.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats Austin Theory with the Pedigree when Theory's use of Logan Paul's brass knuckles backfires and Rollins is able to hit the Pedigree when Theory cannot pin him. After the match, Logan Paul attacks Rollins, then Angelo Dawkins shows up and fights Logan. The numbers game takes over, but Montez Ford runs out while shaking his head and evens it up. As Montez Ford tells Angelo Dawkins that helping Rollins is not worth it, they are soon taken out by Bron Breakker. Rollins gets in the ring and rakes Breakker's eyes only for Logan to grab at Rollins, allowing Breakker to hit the Spear on Rollins. Officials show up and stop The Vision before Breakker can smash Rollins with the ring steps, but Breakker gets around them and attacks Rollins again.
Roman Reigns is met by General Manager Adam Pearce as he enters the building. Pearce is considering firing Jacob Fatu, but Roman wants Jacob to acknowledge him in the ring, especially since he was the one to bring him here. Roman then heads to his dressing room.
The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Heyman praises Breakker's win over Seth "Freakin'" Rollins and says that Rollins is the one who is not ready, as he was not ready Breakker's physical onslaught and not ready for his wisdom, and Rollins will never be ready to have a vision of victory over The Vision. Heyman allows Theory to air his grievances. Theory addresses The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), who keep putting their nose in The Vision's business and need the tag team titles "because Bianca [Belair] can't pay the bills anymore." As Theory mentions Joe Hendry, The Street Profits show up. Montez says that since Bianca is busy with the baby, somebody had to come to Raw to beat The Vision's asses all over Knoxville, Tennessee. He also says that The Street Profits have returned for the World Tag Team Championships and that they are always up and wanting the smoke. Logan Paul says The Street Profits are a legendary team, but they are old news and have done nothing but organize a baby shower for the last six months. He also says that Bianca is better than Montez for stating that The Vision is always ready. All of a sudden, Joe Hendry shows up with his guitar and sings about getting Logan Paul fired again before the show goes to a commercial break.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and Joe Hendry beat The Vision (Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) in a six-man tag match after Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up and stops Breakker's attempt at a Spear on the outside behind the referee's back, allowing Angelo Dawkins to pin Bron Breakker with a schoolkid pin for the win. After the match, Theory attacks Dawkins, but Rollins makes the save. He then helps Dawkins up, but Breakker takes out Dawkins with a Spear. As The Vision regroups, Montez confronts Rollins for Dawkins getting hurt.
General Manager Adam Pearce gets to know Los Americanos Hermanos' (Bruto and Julio) names, then Liv Morgan and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio show up wanting to know is next for Dominik. El Grande Americano I takes offense to the interruption, and Dominik says El Grande Americano I is not a real luchador. This leads to Pearce putting Dominik in a match against El Grande Americano I with the AAA Mega Championship on the line. Afterwards, Los Garzas (Angel and Berto) shows up asking Pearce for an opportunity.
Penta heads to the ring. Penta says that heard about "All Ego" Ethan Page talking about the Intercontinental Championship, and dares Ethan Page to say it to his face. Ethan Page shows up, says that Penta painted his face and put it under a mask to hide his identity while he is who he says he is. He also talks about how he pinned Penta in the middle of the ring last week, which makes him #1 contender, and says that Penta is afraid to lose to him again. Penta says he is not afraid to defend his title against him and that they can go right now, and Ethan says that while Penta is ready to go, he is not, then mentions the prestige of the Intercontinental title and says it needs the spotlight it deserves. Ethan then challenges Penta for the title at Saturday Night's Main Event, and Penta says that he is ready for the world and will face Ethan any time, anywhere. All of a sudden, Rusev shows up and tells Ethan Page that he is next in line for the title and tells Ethan to watch what he says, but Ethan says that he has talked to General Manager Adam Pearce and says he is the new guy while Ruev has been here longer. As Ethen says that even Je'Von Evans has said that he cannot beat Rusev, Je'Von Evans shows up to take on the rumor that he said that (he did not), then gets accosted and attacked by Rusev and Ethan. This starts a brawl where Je'Von and Penta come out on top.
Je'Von Evans beats Rusev.
Members of the Tennessee Volunteers college football teams are seen in the front row.
We see a video package for the AAA Mega Championship.
Backstage, Iyo Sky is met by Asuka. The two of them hug, and Asuka says she was looking for someone to take over her position and that Iyo Sky became that person, and she is so glad it was Iyo. Iyo says that even if they fight, they will always be family. Iyo then says goodbye to Asuka, who says "See you later" before leaving the building with her suitcase.
Brie Bella and Paige head to the ring. Brie addresses The Judgment Day's (Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez) proposition that they come to Raw, and says that they are here. Paige says they are ready for a fight, and Brie wants The Judgment Day to come to the ring. Raquel and Roxanne head to the ring, and Raquel welcomes them to Raw before Roxanne talks about how she saw Brie and Paige on TV while they were still young and relevant, and how she met the both of them as a young girl. She says that Brie set the bar so low as to expect her to continue the Bella legacy. Brie says that she has her confused with Liv Morgan and wanted Roxanne to make her own legacy, then says that Roxanne's mom is disappointed with her. Raquel tells Brie and Paige to save them the embarrassment and hand them the women's tag team titles, as they do not deserve them. Paige strikes Raquel with one of the titles, starting a brawl. Liv Morgan shows up and hits Paige with a Codebreaker, and the numbers game takes over before Liv, Raquel and Rodriguez celebrate.
Backstage, Roman Reigns is met by Jimmy Uso. Jimmy says that "Main Event" Jey Uso is waiting for Jacob Fatu to dissuade him from coming to the ring. Jimmy asks Roman to move on from Jacob, but Roman says they had a deal and that Jacob signed on the line. Roman says that if Jacob Fatu does not respect him, then no one else will, and Jacob will be out of here. Jimmy says he will find Jey.
We hear from "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, who says that he has held the AAA Mega Championship for eight months and has not only become king of the luchadors, but has outdone everything Rey Mysterio has ever done. He says that El Grande Americano will never get his hands on his title.
Iyo Sky beats Sol Ruca with a crucifix pin after narrowly avoiding the Sol Snatcher.
Backstage, Jimmy Uso meets with "Main Event" Jey Uso and tells Jey that Roman Reigns wants Jacob Fatu to show up and acknowledge him. Neither of them believe that Jacob will acknowledge Roman.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). Angelo Dawkins says that they came back for the World Tag Team Championships, then Seth "Freakin'" Rollins says that it is about time that they talked. Montez is not in the mood, but Dawkins wants to hear Rollins out. Rollins says that he was wrong, but Montez says they do not need him to win the World Tag titles.
Backstage, Iyo Sky meets with Sol Ruca. Iyo says that Sol is the future and that they will fight again one day. Iyo leaves, then Becky Lynch shows up and says that Sol cannot beat Iyo and that the lights are too bright for her.
Before the next match, Oba Femi declares that the open challenge has begun, then General Manager Adam Pearce shows up and says nobody was willing to answer the challenge and that the open challenge is cancelled for tonight. Oba Femi leaves the ring and heads to the back, saying that everyone is a coward, then finds and grabs Angel, throws him into Berto, and carries the both of them into the ring.
Oba Femi quickly beats Los Garza (Angel and Berto) in a two-on-one handicap match in the Oba Femi Open Challenge.
We hear from El Grande Americano I, who says that the AAA Mega Championship is a title of prestige and belongs around his waist, as "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio is not prestigious. He says that the Mega title will soon be around his waist.
Backstage, Finn Balor attacks JD McDonagh as he accompanies "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio to the ring and takes him out of commission.
"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio retains the AAA Mega Championship against El Grande Americano I. During the match, Los Americanos (El Grande Americano II, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano) distract both the referee and El Grande Americano I, and Los Americanos Hermanos (Julio and Bruto) show up and even the numbers game. El Grande Americano I goes for El Grande Americano II's mask, and that allows Dominik to hit the 619 and the top rope splash to win and retain.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Logan Paul and Austin Theory. Logan says that if he has to listen to Joe Hendry's song one more time, he will "Vincent Van Gogh himself" and cut off his own ears. As Logan complains about the song, Theory wants Logan to relax. Logan and Theory then take a car out of the arena.
Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso head to the ring. It is not long before Jacob Fatu arrives, and "Main Event" Jey Uso tries to tell Jacob to think about this, as he will create a lot of problems for himself and his family is he does what he is about to do. Jacob responds by headbutting Jey and attacking him. Jacob then looks at the camera and tells Roman that he will have to beat the acknowledgment out of him before heading to the ring. Jacob lays Jimmy Uso out when Jimmy confronts him, then brawls with Roman in the ring and overpowers him until Roman counters a tope suicida attempt with a Superman Punch on the outside. Roman then produces a chair from underneath the ring and hits Jacob with it, but when he goes for a Spear, Jacob superkicks him before locking in the Tongan Death Grip and sending Roman out of the ring for a tope suicida. Jacob clears the announce table, and Roman hits Jacob with another Superman Punch. He goes for yet another Superman Punch, but Jacob puts Roman in another Tongan Death Grip and headbutts him before powerbombing him through the announce table. Officials finally make their way out, and Jacob locks the Tongan Death Grip on Roman again before officials force him to let go. That does not stop Jacob form trying again, and even tossing General Manager Adam Pearce away in the process. Jacob Fatu then lifts up the World Heavyweight Championship, then heads to the back before rushing back and plowing Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) through the barricade to end the show.
As Roman Reigns heads to the ring, General Manager Adam Pearce tells him that Jacob Fatu is not in the building yet. Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up and tells Roman "You're in my way." Rollins then heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Before Rollins can get in the ring, he is attacked from behind by Bron Breakker. Security and officials have to keep Breakker away from Rollins, but Breakker attacks security before faking heading to the back, rushing to the ring and Spearing Rollins.
The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) meet backstage. Liv knows that Finn Balor was in the clubhouse and that Roxanne Perez did not tell her. Perez says she made it very clear to Finn Balor to leave the clubhouse, and that she is loyal to The Judgment Day. She also apologizes for not telling Liv. Liv asks Roxanne to promise to not keep secrets from The Judgment Day. Roxanne promises.
JD McDonagh beats Finn Balor after Liv Morgan distracts referee Jessika Carr so that Roxanne Perez can hit Finn Balor with the ring bell hammer. During the match, Roxanne Perez shows up at ringside, and after the commercial break, so does Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. Roxanne tries to distract the referee as "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio trips Finn Balor off the top rope, but the referee turns around, catches Dominik in the act and ejects him from ringside.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Rollins says he will be fine after what happened earlier and says that if Bron Breakker is willing to take chances, then he should be willing to finish the job. Rollins then says "I ain't dead yet," then walks away.
Backstage, Bron Breakker speaks with Austin Theory and make fun of both Seth "Freakin'" Rollins and Joe Hendry. After Paul Heyman asks if Rollins is still breathing, Logan Paul says that Hendry will not be, and wants to hospitalize Hendry at soon as Heyman says he can. Hendry wants Logan that he will get suspended after what happened to Breakker, and says that Theory will do the job. Theory says he will take care of Hendry, and Breakker says they will get them all.
"All Ego" Ethan Page and Rusev beat Je'Von Evans and Penta after Rusev slams Penta on the announce desk after Ethan trips Je'Von off the top rope as Je'Von goes for a splash through the announce desk on Rusev.
General Manager Adam Pearce is in the ring with a contract in his hand. He announces that today, Sol Ruca will be signing her Raw contract. Sol Ruca heads to the ring, and Pearce congratulates her before handing her the contract. As Sol Ruca says it will feel real good to sign her contract, Becky Lynch suddenly shows up, insisting that this was her allotted time for greatness and complains about having to be in a match with Iyo Sky, who she calls "Iyo Janetty." Sol Ruca asks Becky if she is done, and when Becky goes on about who says she is the greatest, Sol Ruca says that not everything revolves around Becky and Becky has come off as the exact person everyone says she is: a rude, big-headed bitch. Sol Ruca signs her contract, and Becky asks Sol Ruca who she is. Sol tells Becky who she is, and says that if Becky interrupts her again, she will kick her ass and snatch her soul. Becky punches at Sol Ruca, but hits Adam Pearce, who then yells at Becky as Becky tries to apologize. Sol Ruca takes advantage of the situation and hits the Sol Snatcher on Becky.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) as they are about to enter Roman Reigns' dressing room. Jimmy says tonight is a big night and that Jacob Fatu needs to know how Roman does business, and Jey says that Roman knows how to handle things and that they are there for just in case. Jey says Jacob Fatu is swimming in deep water and they respect that, but he will find out who he is messing with at Backlash.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry sings about having Logan Paul fired again. Logan Paul shows up with Austin Theory and insists that TKO cannot fire him because he is business and that he is "unfireable" and the heart and soul of WWE. Hendry continues singing, and when Theory rushes into the ring, Hendry clotheslines him back out. The next match starts.
Joe Hendry beats Austin Theory by disqualification after he is attacked from behind by Logan Paul. After the match, Joe Hendry fights back against Logan Paul, but the numbers game catches up. All of a sudden, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up and brawl with Logan and Theory, and quickly clean house. Bron Breakker shows up, and he annihilates The Street Profits. He goes for a Spear on Angelo Dawkins, but is stopped by Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, who throws Breakker into the ring steps and goes to town on him. Rollins goes for The Stomp, but after Montez Ford somersaults over him and the ring post to get to everyone else, Breakker hits Rollins with a Spear.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh). Liv Morgan says they are getting all the gold and crushing everyone who gets in their way. Raquel says that Paige and Brie Bella's nostalgia tour was cute for one night, but now it is time to get serious. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria show up wanting a match with The Judgment Day, but Liv waves goodbye and The Judgment Day walk away.
Before the next match, Oba Femi proclaims that the Oba Femi Open Challenge will now begin. Oba Femi's open challenge is answered by Akira Tozawa. Tozawa suddenly have his misgivings upon stepping up to Oba, and Otis takes his place.
Oba Femi quickly beats Otis.
Backstage, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins gets in an argument with The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and Joe Hendry, saying that he does not even trust himself and that they are all fighting The Vision. Rollins says he will stay out of The Street Profits' way while they stay out of his.
In footage from earlier today, Iyo Sky and Asuka have a face-to-face meeting overseen by General Manager Adam Pearce. Iyo says she has avoided this for years and that Asuka is who she says she is. She says that she loves Asuka and still have the ultimate respect for ever despite everything that has happened, and did not want to fight her. She says Asuka has changed, but Asuka says the situation has changed. Iyo says she has changed, and she has to fight her. Asuka says the Iyo Sky she taught is no longer in front of her, and asys she does not know anyone who is this disrespectful. She calls Iyo Sky her biggest disappointment, then says she is done with her, and at Backlash, she will cut her out of her life for good. Iyo says she is ready for Asuka, then Asuka spits blue mist into Iyo's face. A furious Adam pearce kicks Asuka out of the room and demands a medic for Iyo.
Backstage, Cathy Kelly interviews El Grande Americano I and Los Americanos Hermanos, Julio and Bruto (who are Julius and Brutus Creed, respectively). El Grande Americano I says the no-contact rule applies only in Mexico, and in the United States, all bets are off. She says that Chad Gable - who he says is still out with an injury - has done him a favor by pairing him with Los Americanos Hermanos, then heads to the ring.
El Grande Americano I and Los Americanos Hermanos (Julio and Bruto) beat Los Americanos (El Grande Americano II, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano) in a six-man tag match.
It is announced that John Cena will announces some history-making news at Backlash.
Roman Reigns heads to the ring. General Manager Adam Pearce is in the ring with the contract for Roman Reigns' World Heavyweight Championship defense against Jacob Fatu at Backlash. Jacob Fatu enters the ring afterwards. Roman says that the fans respect him and that the respect has been earned over the last twelve years, then says that he held the door open for Solo Sikoa, who in turn helped Jacob Fatu in. He says that there must be a code of conduct that his family must hang its hat on, and addresses the Tongan Death Grip by saying it should not be used on family. Jacob Fatu says that he is desperate and against the wall and that it is him against the world, and that he has no choice but to take Roman out and take hits title and everything that comes with it. He says that he will put a choke hold on this game and squeeze every dollar and every cent just like how WWE has done to their family for decades, and says that he will move forward and never come back to where he came from. Jacob Fatu says he is desperate enough to feed his household, even if that means going through Roman. Roman cuts to the chase and signs the contract, then says he has grinded for multiple households and provided for multiple generations because he can. He says that WWE is all his, and in his family, everyone is equal. He then says that in the ring, Jacob is beneath him. Jacob goes for the Tongan Death Grip, but Roman fights back and hits him with a chair. He tries to hit Jacob Fatu with the World Heavyweight Championship, but is forced to fight with his fist when Jacob goes for the Tongan Death Grip again. Jacob nearly locks it in, but Roman escapes and hits the Superman Punch. Jacob finally locks in the Tongan Death Grip and nearly puts Roman Reigns through the table, then signs the contract as officials get in the ring.
We hear from Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso). Roman says he will leave the past in the past and calls The Usos the only people he can trust. He states that he does not know where Jacob Fatu is coming from, and that everyone had two years to make their move. Jey agrees with Jacob Fatu wanting to upgrade his household, but says it should not be at Roman's expense. Jimmy says that Jacob Fatu is dangerous when Jey says that Jacob is a different breed, and that there must be consequences for Jacob stepping up. Roman takes stock of what The Usos have to say and states that he will address this later tonight.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Rollins says he lost to Gunther at WrestleMania because of Bron Breakker, who he blames for Roman Reigns holding the World Heavyweight Championship. Rollins then calls Breakker out so they can handle some unfinished business. Bron Breakker and "The Oracle" Paul Heyman show up and head to the ring, and Rollins tells Breakker that he gave him the world on a silver platter only for Breakker to take everything away from him. He says that Breakker is responsible for his having to relinquish the World Heavyweight Championship and miss WrestleMania, but Breakker says that he and "Big" Bronson Reed had to be Rollins' errand boys and put out the fires he started. Breakker says that they had to fight all of Rollins' battles for him while he kept repeating the same introduction every week, and says that he never needed Rollins or his vision, and that he is here today because he needed Paul Heyman. Rollins says that Breakker just proved everything he knew about him, even when he knew that Breakker was the next big thing in WWE and the most versatile athlete he had ever seen in WWE in fourteen years, yet Breakker did not have a mind for the business. Rollins says he knows better than anybody about being a 28-year-old coming into WWE thinking the business owes them something and having to make hard decisions, yet where Breakker tries, he succeeds. He says that when he bet on himself, he becomes a champion, but when Breakker bet on himself, it only gave him The Vision. Rollins then says that Breakker is not ready, but Breakker says he was going to be a main eventer with or without Rollins. He says that Rollins cannot handle being champion anymore, and says that while he came up short at becoming World Heavyweight Champion, he lost to the best in the world instead of someone who self-proclaims it. Breakker gives credit where credit is due to Rollins and tells him that he is the best in the world at being number two, and Rollins asks Breakker if he had to ask his uncle for help with his promo. Rollins then gives Breakker the opportunity to prove that he is ready at Backlash, then tells Breakker that he is not even number two in his own family.
Backstage, Raquel Rodriguez assaults Stephanie Vaquer from behind. As Liv Morgan watches, Roxanne Perez crushes Vaquer between two road crates before Liv proclaims that the Women's World Championship is hers.
"All Ego" Ethan Page watches the next match from ringside.
Penta beats Rusev after slipping out of the Accolade and tricking Rusev into kicking him out of mid-air again by holding on to the ropes before going for - and winning with - a schoolkid pin. After the match, Rusev attacks Penta, then glares at "All Ego" Ethan Page when he tries to join in. Ethan backs off, and when Penta fights back, Ethan attacks Penta from behind. Rusev and Ethan gang up on Penta when Je'Von Evans shows up and makes the save.
We hear from Los Americanos (El Grande Americano II, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano). El Grande Americano II says he will face El Grande Americano I in a mask vs. mask match that will be the biggest and most important fight he has ever had. He says he will have to be ready to fight for not only his life, but his name, his colors and his home, and there is no better way to prepare for this by issuing a respectful challenge to Rey Mysterio. He says it would be an honor to prepare himself by facing Rey Mysterio.
Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky boasts that she has gotten rid of AJ Lee and ended her "horrible" title reign and put championship gold around the waist of someone who truly deserves it - herself - and become the first woman to win four different titles at WrestleMania. She also states that she is not only a three-time Women's Intercontinental Champion, but she is on the way to becoming the winningest woman in WrestleMania history and beating The Undertaker's record. Becky then says that she had to show her daughter what a real champion is, and that even though it is not about the five-star hotels and the biggest cities, but about showing up in "run-down" towns like Laredo, Texas for the "common folk." She knows that the fans want her to be a fighting champion and face the best of the best, and for that, she issues an open challenge to whoever wants to come out and get welcomed to the big time. The challenge is answered by Iyo Sky, who heads to the ring and verbally accepts Becky's challenge. Becky says that Iyo is not new and shiny and that she is accepting on behalf of Rhea Ripley, saying she wants "to fight Shawn Michaels, not Marty Jannetty." When Becky says that Iyo Sky has been holding Rhea Ripley back, Iyo Sky slaps her. General Manager Adam Pearce shows up and makes the match between Iyo and Becky for the Women's Intercontinental Championship official.
Becky Lynch retains the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Iyo Sky after Asuka shows up and trips Iyo Sky down as the referee checks on Becky Lynch. After the match, Asuka attacks Iyo and puts her in the Asuka Lock.
Backstage, El Grande Americano I meets with Rey Mysterio and accuses Rey of endorsing El Grande Americano II, then asks if he needs to watch his back during the mask vs. mask match. Rey says that all he wants is for both Americanos to respect lucha libre, then Los Americanos (El Grande Americano II, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano) show up and confront El Grande Americano I and Rey. Rey says he is not taking sides here, and El Grande Americano II says they will settle things in the ring.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso). As Jimmy and Jey say that Roman Reigns will announce his decision when he makes it, LA Knight shows up and tells them they do not need Roman. The Usos say that this is family business, but Knight tells them that they have power and when power corrupts, it becomes his business.
Joe Hendry is in the ring for his first main roster concert. He sings about his WWE career so far before stating that he has signed to Raw, then tells General Manager Adam Pearce to fire Logan Paul. An angry Logan Paul storms out to the ring with Austin Theory, insisting that he is unfireable and says that the fans are awful just like Hendry's song. He also says that Hendry's first night on Raw will be his last. Theory states that the World Tag Team Championships make him and Logan Paul the best tag team in the world and make them winners, even though the fans feel otherwise. Hendry tells Logan and Theory that all he sees is a couple of prime time losers. Theory and Logan clear the ring, then Theory declares that the ring is theirs and that they go through everyone, starting with Hendry. Theory slaps Hendry, and Hendry fires back until the numbers game takes over. All of a sudden, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up and fight Logan and Theory, making quick work of them before Logan saves Theory from a splash by Montez Ford. Hendry hits the aerial offense, then celebrates with The Street Profits.
Backstage, Grayson Waller demands an opportunity from General Manager Adam Pearce, even going so far as to call Oba Femi "Oba rated" for beating Brock Lesnar at the end of Lesnar's career. Oba Femi is surprisingly behind Grayson, and makes it clear he wants him in the ring tonight.
Backstage, Joe Hendry thanks The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) for the help, and after Hendry leaves, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up. Before Rollins speaks, Montez Ford tells Rollins that last week was about the World Tag Team Titles before he and Dawkins walk off.
Rey Mysterio beats El Grande Americano II. During the match, Bravo Americano trips Rey and distracts the referee so that Rayo Americano can load El Grande Americano II's mask with a steel plate. Rayo ends up eating a 619, but El Grande Americano II still has the steel plate. El Grande Americano I shows up and stops El Grande Americano II from using the steel plate, and Rey hits El Grande Americano II with the 619 for the pin and the win. After the match, Rey Mysterio finds the steel plate and takes it with him on the way out. Afterwards, El Grande Americano I gets in the ring and attacks El Grande Americano II, and officials have to rush into the ring to restore order.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins vs. Bron Breakker and Iyo Sky vs. Asuka are both official for Backlash.
We her from Asuka, who says that she and Iyo Sky are done when she says she is done. She says that she is still Iyo's senpai and that Iyo has done nothing but disappoint her. Asuka says she used to blame herself, but she finally realizes that Iyo is the problem. She says that Iyo failed her and her family, then says that she is now alone because she did not want another Iyo. She says she spared Iyo so she could still make her part of her family again, but now that she has given up on having a family, she will destroy Iyo and prove that Iyo will never be ready for her.
Oba Femi beats Grayson Waller. After the match, Oba Femi mentions Grayson Waller stating that there are no opportunities and proposes a solution to the problem. He then announces that starting tonight, the Oba Femi open challenge will commence. He asks anyone who wants to face him and see how he compares to the top of the mountain to step up, but warns that he will punish them, as they are stepping into the ring with "The Ruler."
Backstage, Liv Morgan speaks with Roxanne Perez as Raquel gets ready for her match. Liv apologizes to Roxanne about how things down with Finn Balor and says that The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) is family and Finn put himself before the family. Liv says she will be in Roxanne's corner as she gets one step closer to tag team gold. Liv leaves after Roxanne says she needs a second, then Finn Balor shows up and warns Roxanne that she cannot trust Liv or anyone in The Judgment Day. Roxanne questions who she can really trust between him and The Judgment Day and warns Finn to leave before he gets hurt. Finn wishes her luck and leaves.
The Judgment Day (Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez) beat Bayley and Lyra Valyria.
We see a video package for Sol Ruca, who officially signs her Raw contract next week.
Roman Reigns heads to the ring. Roman says the World Heavyweight Championship was made in spite of him and to take away his shine, but it never worked, then says that the title does not make the man and that the man makes the title, which he has already done. Roman boasts that he put the World Heavyweight Championship in Night 2 of WrestleMania and made it relevant, and now he is proud of the title, which he proclaims is now respected and acknowledged. As the crowd acknowledges Roman, Jacob Fatu shows up and heads to the ring. Roman hopes that Jacob Fatu made the right choice to unite their family and not divide it after a week, but Jacob says he did not even need an hour to think about it and insists that he needs the World Heavyweight Championship. He accuses Roman of being stuck in his championship bubble and not being on the grind like he is, stating that he was broke wondering if he would be in WWE while Roman ran The Bloodline. Jacob says that it is not about how you start, but how you finish, and it eventually got him here after Solo Sikoa was the one to call him and give him a chance. Roman says Jacob is either confused or dumb and that Solo could not get a cup of coffee in the building if he wanted to. Roman states that he is the one who runs the place, and while he has been distracted and things have gotten hectic, and he has not forgotten about Jacob, even having signed off on him. He says that Jacob does not deserve the World Heavyweight Championship and is akin to nepotism, which causes Jacob Fatu to hit Roman with the Tongan Death Grip not once, but twice, and choke him out. Jacob tells Roman that he will take everything from him, then lets go and leaves the ring. Roman tells Jacob that he owes him at Backlash, and he will see him then. Jacob tells Roman that he will see him next week before the show fades to black.
La Parka and Rey Fenix beat Money Machine (Colmillo De Plata and Garra De Oro).
We look back at El Texano Jr. and El Mesias at Guerra de Titanes 2012 for the AAA Mega Championship in anticipation for tonight's main event.
We see La Catalina at WrestleMania. La Catalina says it is incredible to be in WWE and AAA and hopes to be at WrestleMania one day. At the event, La Catalina meets John Cena and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. La Catalina talks about how she always dreamed of becoming AAA Reina de Reinas Champion, and talks about her time in WWE five years ago when she was in her late teams in a mask under the same name of La Catalina, and how she had to reinvent herself to come back. She tells Las Toxicas to be worried, as she will triumph for all the little girls in Latin America who watch WWE and AAA.
El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. beats Laredo Kid. After the match, El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. personally hands the AAA Cruiserweight Championship to Laredo Kid, then both men shake hands.
We look back on El Mesias vs. El Texano Jr. for the AAA Mega Championship in 2016 in anticipation for tonight's main event.
Backstage, Rey Fenix tells Laredo Kid that tonight was a bad night and that he is better than this. Laredo Kid says he knows Rey Fenix wants the AAA Cruiserweight Championship and that Fenix is jealous because he does not have a championship like his brother Penta does.
We hear from AAA President Marisela Pena, who announces that it has been one year since WWE purchased and acquired AAA, and that it is time to make history again. She states that after a few weeks of careful reflection, AAA will need a new General Manager. She states that she will be looking for the best candidate in the next few weeks to assume this important and powerful role and take lucha libre to heights never seen before. She announces that the new General Manager will be announced in Mexico City, Mexico on Saturday, May 23, and thanks the fans for their incredible support, and to prepare themselves for a new General Manager, as nothing in AAA will be the same.
El Texano Jr. and El Grande Americano II beat Mecha Wolf and El Mesias by submission with La Cabernaria from El Grande Americano II to Mecha Wolf after El Grande Americano II punches the black mist out of Mecha Wolf's mouth. After the match, El Texano Jr. is attacked from behind by El Grande Americano I, who then puts El Texano Jr. in the ankle lock in the corner. El Grande Americano II comes back, but El Grande Americano I retreats before El Grande Americano II can get in the ring.
La Heidra and Maravilla are in the ring for Flammer's championship celebration. They introduce Flammer to the ring, stating that Flammer has reigned as champion for 973 days and has destroyed everyone in her way and that Flammer is the best of all time. Flammer shows up and heads to the ring, then we see a video package of Flammer's reign as AAA Reina de Reinas Champion while former Reina de Reinas Champions and numerous Mexican television personalities praise Flammer. Flammer says she would like to say her feet are flat on the ground after all that has happened, but Earth does not deserve her, much less the fans. Flammer thanks all the people that a took a minute to congratulate her on TV, even though she does not recognize any of them, but they know her, and that is what matters. She also wants to thanks all the "good-for-nothing" women that she beat during the last 973 days as well as all the foreigners that came from Raw and SmackDown to face her, and most importantly, she would love to thank all the Mexican women that she has humiliated, stepped on and destroyed. Flammer says she has demonstrated she is what she is and she is who she is, but she wonders where this leads her. She says this leads her here, as the best luchadora in Mexican lucha libre. Flammer states that she has beaten all of her opponents and that she is undeniable and untouchable, then proclaims that this coronation will never end. Suddenly, the lights go out, then La Catalina, fresh out of CMLL, appears in AAA. La Catalina congratulates Flammer, then says that she knows all three women in the ring and tells them that she hopes they enjoy their party, then reminds Flammer that she has never faced her. La Hiedra and Maravilla go after La Catalina only to get laid out, and Flammer's attempt at a cheap shot fails. La Catalina shoves Flammer's face in the nearby cake, then throws her into the easels carrying the photos of Flammer in the back. She then hits Flammer with a hip attack as Flammer is blinded by the cake and caught in the ropes before raising up the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship.
El Grande Americano I beats Octagon Jr. by submission with the ankle lock. During the match, El Grande Americano I loosens Octagon Jr.'s mask, and when he goes for the ankle lock, he rips Octagon Jr's mask clean off, forcing Octagon Jr. to protect his identity with one hand and tap out with the other.
Andrea Bazarte interviews Mexican celebrities in the front row. Mexican singer Litzy is in the front row, and she predicts that Penta will win in tonight's main event. Comedian Ojitos de Huevo gets grabbed, pulled out of the front row and put in the ankle lock by El Grande Americano I when Ojitos de Huevo insults him. El Grande Americano I then corners Andrea when El Grande Americano II shows up and attacks El Grande Americano I, which starts a ringside brawl. El Grande Americano I gouges the eyes before kicking El Grande Americano II in the groin, then attacks him behind the Spanish announce table before security shows up to separate both men and force them to the back.
Penta retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against El Hijo del Vikingo. During the match, El Grande Americano I and El Grande Americano II's brawl makes its way halfway down the ramp before being forced backstage again by security, and this distracts El Hijo del Vikingo, allowing Penta to hit him with a tope con hilo. Penta then hits the Penta Driver back in the ring, but Vikingo kicks out. Afterwards, Dorian Roldan grabs at Penta's ankle and trips him, and the referee ejects Dorian Roldan. This allows Vikingo to grab the Intercontinental Championship, but Mini Vikingo stops him from using the title as a weapon and inadvertently hits him with it, allowing Penta to hit a springboard Mexican Destroy to win and retain. Aferwards, El Grande Americano I and El Grande Americano II's brawl re-emerges in the crowd. Once again, security has to keep both men away from each other, and El Grande Americano II grabs the microphone to say that this over and that El Grande Americano I has crossed the line with him and the fans, and that this must be settled eye for eye, tooth for tooth and blood for blood. El Grande Americano II then challenges El Grande Americano I to a mask vs. mask match.
Rey Fenix heads to the ring. He is blessed to be back in Puebla, and tonight, history will be made, because they celebrate Rey de Reyes 2026. He says tonight is very special, and that there are a lot of surprises for the fans, and one of them is very special for Mexico, for lucha libre, for the fans, and for him, because he is his brother, his blood and his favorite wrestler: Penta. Penta makes his way to the ring, with Fenix helping into the ring out of respect. Fenix is about to leave the ring after Penta enters, but Penta tells Fenix to stay in the ring with him. He says the dream that they had as kids was about to come true, but he got injured. However, Rey Mysterio took his spot that night, and there is no better person to represent Mexico that night, but now, they are together. Fenix asks if the fans would love to see them team up again, as does Penta, who then asks if the fans want to see them team up when they come back to Puebla for Triplemania. He then says that if the fans want it, they can make it happen, as it is time for the fans to see them team up again. Penta then says that tonight is an important night for Puebla, for it is Rey be Reyes, a beautiful tradition of AAA, and lists some of the past winners, including El Hijo del Vikingo. He says that four men have the opportunity to win the sword and go for the championships, then dedicates his reign as Intercontinental Championship to the fans in Mexico who get up every morning to work hard in life for their dreams and fight every single day. He hopes to make the title different, as he will not just put the line on Raw, but in Mexico in AAA, as he wants the AAA fans to be the first to see that progress. He tells the locker room to prepare themselves, as he will be waiting if anyone takes the step forward. He says that if the fans want it, he will bring the Intercontinental Championship to AAA, and that he will wait for a challenger and even drop names if he has to.
Flammer's open challenge for the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship is answered by Bayley.
Flammer retains the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship against Bayley. During the match, Maravilla gets involved in the match, distracting the referee so that La Hiedra can attack Bayley behind the referee, allowing Flammer to send Bayley head-first into an exposed turnbuckle for the pin and the win.
El Grande Americano II beats Santos Escobar, La Parka and El Grande Americano I to win the 2026 Rey de Reyes Tournament. During the match, both El Grande Americanos brawl their way to the concourse and out of the match after headbutting each other with loaded masks, then Santos Escobar swings at La Parka with a metal folding chair only for La Parka to duck and fight back, but he ends up missing a moonsault from the top rope. Escobar plants La Parka onto the steel chair, but La Parka kicks out as El Grande Americano II makes his way back to the ring. El Grande Americano I is seen being attacked and handcuffed to the skybox railing by Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano). El Grande Americano II gets back into the ring, and as he and Escobar fight, Escobar grabs the chair that is in the ring only for the chair to be grabbed by a man in Santos Escobar's old El Hijo del Fantasma, who soon attacks Escobar with the chair and flees throught he crowd. El Grande Americano II takes out both La Parka and Escobar with headbutts from the loaded mask to win the match and the tournament.
UFC fighter Hidalgo "Lazy Boy" Rodriguez is seen in the crowd.
"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio retainst he AAA Mega Championship against El Hijo del Vikingo in a no-disqualification Lucha de Apuestas match. During the match, Dorian Roldan gets involved in teh match, and when Dominik confronts him, Roldan calls out Omos. Omos stops Dominik from attacking Vikingo with a trash can by grabbing it out of his hands and then throwing it at him. Roldan then hands the AAA Mega Championship to Vikingo to use as a weapon, and Vikingo puts it around his waist for a frog splash only to miss. Dominik readies Vikingo for the 619, but gets choke slammed by Omos. Omos choke slams Dominik in the center of the ring, then assists Vikingo with . All of a sudden, Mini Vikingo shows up and hits a hurricanrana on Vikingo, sending him down to the mat. Omos grabs and chokes Mini Vikingo, but that allows Dominik to hit Omos with a low blow followed by a chair shot to the back, with Mini Vikingo also hitting Omos with one. Dominik hits Vikingo with a chair followed by the 619 and the frong splash, and Dominik wins the match and the title. As per pre-match stipulation, El Hijo del Vikingo can no longer challenge for the AAA Mega Championship as long as Dominik is champion. (Had Dominik lost, he would have been forced to leave AAA.)
General Manager Adam Pearce is in the ring to start tonight's show. He says it is time to have a conversation with someone who has made themselves well-known tonight, and demands that Seth "Freakin'" Rollins come to the ring. A masked man in a black hoodie shows up, and he is soon joined by more than a dozen men dressed just like him. They all get in the ring and move around before one stands alone, unmasks and reveals himself to be Rollins. Pearce says that he and Rollins see eye-to-eye and that he does not like The Vision (Logan Paul and Austin Theory), and wants to know what Rollins has been doing for the last months, calling the actions of the masked hooded men "unacceptable." He says that Rollins has been able to get away with attacking The Vision, but asks what will happen when it does not, as Rollins is not medically cleared. He asks Rollins to stop the attacks, as it could lead to The Vision ending Rollins' career. Logan Paul and Austin Theory show up and head to the ring, and Logan says that the end of Rollins' career is a matter of when, not if, and that they will end him and his masked minions. Theory decides to get in the ring with Logan to end Rollins, but the masked men show back up and move around to help Rollins get away. LA Knight shows up only to be ganged up on by Logan and Theory, and The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) soon arrive to make the save. Logan and Theory soon retreat.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) on their way out. The two of them state that they have receipts to hand out, and while Jey has nothing to say to CM Punk regarding his mentioning Roman Reigns' father, Jimmy says that they do, and they head back into the arena.
Bayley beats Lyra Valkyria, Raquel Rodriguez, Iyo Sky, Ivy Nile and Asuka in a WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship #1 Contender's Gauntlet Match. Raquel Rodriguez is eliminated after Liv Morgan distracts Iyo Sky only to be attacked and taken to the back by Stephanie Vaquer, allowing Iyo Sky to hit an inside cradle from the top rope for the win. Raquel attacks Iyo afterwards, throwing her into the ring post and hitting a Tejana Bomb on the ring apron, allowing Ivy Nile to pin and eliminate Iyo as soon as she enters the match. Bayley beats Asuka after Lyra Valkyria keeps Kairi Sane from attacking Bayley on the outside behind the referee's back, allowing Bayley to hit Asuka with a Rose Plant after rolling out of a sleeper hold to win the match and the title opportunity.
During the commercial break, Maxxine Dupri attacks Natalya during an interview.
Backstage, Danhausen meets with El Grande Americano I and tries to put his mask on. He then tells Danhausen to leave so he can focus, and Danhausen curses him before leaving. Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano) are seen in the background, and they look like they are sneaking up on El Grande Americano I.
Penta heads to the ring. He thanks the fans, his friends, his family, WWE, and everyone who believed in him, including himself, as he knew that he would win the WWE Intercontinental Championship, which he dedicates to those who never gave up and "the fighters of the real life." He calls the championship the result of sacrifice and hard work, and states that together, he and the fans will make history before addressing his Mexican fans in Spanish. El Grande Americano shows up, but it is El Grande Americano II and not El Grande Americano I as expected.
Penta retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against El Grande Americano II.
We hear from Stephanie Vaquer. She says she has heard what Liv Morgan had to say and knows that Liv has learned as she could from the privilege of starting out in WWE, and that while Liv has all the tools to be great, she is too ignorant to use them, as she has others do her dirty work while clinging to Dominik Mysterio. Vaquer says that Chile made her who she is, and while Liv was forged by people around her with experience, she was forged in Hell. Vaquer says she and Liv took different road to get here, but they now both have the skills to be here. She says that Liv has gotten lazy, and that she can see more in Liv than Liv can see in herself. She says that Liv could be a great opponent, but Liv sees herself as a cheap blonde. Vaquer says that Liv takes the easy out to keep the championship, then tells her to bring everything she has, as she herself will bring everything she has to continue making history as Women's World Champion. Backstage, Liv Morgan is angry about what Vaquer had to see when Dominik shows up wanting to know where Finn Balor is. Dominik then heads to the ring.
Boxer Jose Valenzuela as well as members of the Seattle Seahawks are seen in the crowd.
The Judgment Day ("Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez) heads to the ring. Dominik demands a rematch for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, stating that he should be champion right now, but instead, Penta is walking around with his title. He blames this on Finn Balor, and while he wanted to do this privately, he now has to air this out publicly. Finn Balor and JD McDonagh show up and head to the ring. Dominik wants to know where Finn Balor has been, as The Judgment Day has been looking for him, and says that Finn Balor had better have a rematch set up for him. Finn Balor takes the blame for Dominik losing the Intercontinental Championship and apologizes. Finn says he was trying to teach Dominik that The Judgment Day is a family and that they will always have his back, and that in order to be the greatest Mysterio of all time, he must learn to fight his own battles. Finn says he has been trying to help Dominik for two years, but the more he tries to lead him in the right direction, the more he realizes that Rey Mysterio was right about Dominik being "a spoiled little prick." Dominik shoves Finn, and Finn hits a Pele Kick in response. McDonagh has to pull Finn off of Dominik. Finn eventually has to take down Dominik, and McDonagh hits Finn with a clothesline before Liv and Raquel attack Finn. Dominik grabs a chair, and Finn fights back only to eat a right fist from Dominik. Dominik then puts a ring bell hammer in his sneaker before going for and hitting the 619 on Finn. Dominik then hits a frog splash on Finn before grabbing the chair and handing it to McDonagh, who attacks Finn with it before referees try in vain to stop McDonagh from hitting the splash again on top of a chair that is on top of Finn.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce congratulates Je'Von Evans for his performance in the Elimination Chamber. Pearce leaves, then Grayson Waller and Kofi Kingston confront Je'Von. Kofi asks Grayson to let him speak with Je'Von alone, which Grayson does. Kofi admits that they started off on the wrong foot last time and that he can see a lot of himself in Je'Von, as he showed up with a lot of new moves and eventually became WWE Champion, and says that could be Je'Von if he has the right team around him. He tells Je'Von he does not have to answer right away, and that he knows he has dreams and that Je'Von does not have to do it alone.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Bayley and Lyra Valkyrie. Bayley looks forward to facing AJ Lee for the Women's Intercontinental Championship, and says she could not have gotten to this point without Lyra Valkyria. Lyra says that Bayley should become the next Women's Intercontinental Champion, and Bayley says that a lot of the locker room would not be here with out AJ Lee, who Bayley says it would be an honor to face in the ring. Bayley also mentions giving Lyra Valkyria the first shot at the title if she wins.
Oba Femi beats Rusev.
CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk says that Roman Reigns has never respected him during his entire career and that he will force Reigns to respect the position that he holds, and that championships are created to see who the best is. He says that the World Heavyweight Championship was created because Reigns shirked his championship duties and refuses to defend his titles, and says that he defends the World Heavyweight title because the fans deserve a fighting champion. Punk says that those who challenge him for the title are forced to level up, or else those who challenge him will be left confused and slack-jawed like Roman Reigns. He also admits that he lowered himself to Roman Reigns' level before The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) show up. Jey demands Punk apologize right now, but Punk wants to know why Roman is sending his cousins to do the heavy lifting. Jey says they were not sent and that he is here himself. Jimmy says this has nothing to do with Roman Reigns and everything to do with respect, and that he has a whole lot of respect for Punk for the kind of character that he is. He says that Punk can talk trash about Reigns all he wants, but he will not take the disrespect towards their late uncle. Jimmy then demands an apology. Punk mentions that his history with The Usos goes back further than people know, and admits that he did not know Sifa as well as he knew Afa, who he practically learned the business from in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He says that even Sifa could see how much of a conniving, backstabbing person Roman Reigns is, and Jey Uso stops Punk, just wanting him to say "I'm sorry." Punk says "I'm sorry," before saying he is sorry for how Roman Reigns treated his family and how he disrespected his mentor in Dusty Rhodes.He says that if Roman Reigns actually cared, he would be in the ring right now instead of his "young boys." The Usos shoves Punk down to the mat and leave to end the show.
El Hijo del Vikingo beats Dinamico. After the match, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio shows up on the TitanTron and congratulates El Hijo del Vikingo, then says that next week will be different and that he can bring his entire family, as he will not become anything in this life. He tells El Hijo del Vikingo that he will show him that he is a real champion and the king of the luchadors.
We hear from Flammer, who brags about being the greatest and longest reigning champion in AAA as well as being included in WWE 2K26, and that it is time she is recognized as one of the greatest in WWE. She wants to now where the competition and the challengers are, and issues an open challenge to any woman on Raw or SmackDown to take the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship from her only to warn them that they will fail and end up in flames.
Santos Escobar beats Mr. Iguana, Psycho Clown and Abismo Negro in an Rey de Reyes qualifier. During the match, El Fiscal shows up as Abismo Negro is about to hit Psycho Clown with the Martinet, and El Fiscal and Abismo Negro brawl their way into the crowd. Soon after, Psycho Clown hits Santos Escobar with the Psycho Driver, but The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) show up and gang up on Psycho Clown. Pagano shows up and strikes The War Raiders with a shinai. Mr. Iguana and Santos Escobar are the only two men left in the match, but Santos Escobar gets his hands in both of Mr. Iguana's eyes to hit the Hands of Destiny for the win and to qualify for the Rey de Reyes tournament.
Backstage, Pagano and Psycho Clown are psyched to defend the AAA World Tag Team Championships against The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik). All of a sudden, Psycho Clown cannot find Murder Clown. Pagao says Murder Clown was with him in the locker room, and the two of them head back to the dressing room where Psycho Clown asks Pagano if he knows something. Pagano asks Psycho Clown if he is accusing him of something when they hear something drop in a toilet stall. They look in one of the bathroom stalls, but find nobody. They then hear a toilet flush in the other stall. Murder Clown comes out of the bathroom, and the two of them are relieved.
El Grande Americano I beats La Parka after turning La Parka's mask backwards before hitting the Chaos Theory suplex for the win. After the match, Santos Escobar shows up and glances as the Rey de Reyes sword, then El Grande Americano II shows up and stares down El Grande Americano I.
At the start of the show, it is revealed that as per SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes will be defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre on SmackDown this Friday due to McIntyre's actions at Elimination Chamber.
The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Paul Heyman says that Seth "Freakin'" Rollins stole the credit of founding The Vision and co-founding The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, Roman Reigns) and deserves neither, and that Rollins stole the Elimination Chamber and the main event of WrestleMania from Logan Paul. Heyman then says that they will do something about this, and that the next time Rollins is in a WWE ring, The Vision will stomp him out. He says this is not a prediction or a spoiler, but a personal guarantee from The Vision. Austin Theory mentions his history with Rollins, saying that Rollins is not going forward after what he did to Logan Paul, and Logan Paul mentions that he eliminated three participants in the Chamber until Rollins stole the victory from him. General Manager Adam Pearce shows up with security and accuses The Vision of attacking "Main Event" Jey Uso before telling The Vision they will not hold the show hostage. Heyman says they did not attack Jey Uso, but tells Pearce they can plead guilty in advance to what they will do to Rollins. Pearce says that he wants to have a conversation with Rollins and cannot have it with The Vision in the ring. All of a sudden, a masked man in black shows up from out of the crowd, but is chased by security. A second one then shows up, and gets chased by Logan. A third one shows, and Theory chases him through the crowd. Heyman is all alone in the ring when a fourth one shows up, and a fifth man - who is really Rollins - shows up with a chair and blasts Heyman in the back with it. Rollins then stomps out Heyman with The Stomp. Rollins then leaves through the crowd, and medical personnel check on Heyman in the ring.
Backstage, a bloodied "The Oracle" Paul Heyman is in an ambulance. Logan Paul and Austin Theory check on Heyman, then Jimmy Uso shows up and attacks the both of them. LA Knight is the driver of the ambulance.
Gunther beats Dragon Lee by submission after countering Operation Dragon with a sleeper and ripping Dragon Lee's mask off while he has him in the hold.
Backstage, Asuka chews out Kairi Sane for her recent actions and walks off. AJ Lee shows up right after walks off, and Kairi Sane is staring forward blankly as Asuka calls for Kairi, much to AJ Lee's amazement.
It is announced that The Demolition (Ax and Smash) will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
AJ Lee heads to the ring. AJ Lee says she came back to WWE to snatch the hair off of Becky Lynch's head and ended up snatching her title, and admitted that she did not know if she could still go. She mentions that the fans still remembered her when they could have forgotten, and made her believe she could still fight the very best. AJ says she beat Becky and that Becky gave her the fight of her life, and she proved she is still who she thinks she is. AJ states that while Becky is behind her, WrestleMania is ahead of her, but she is not waiting until then and that she will be a fighting champion, for it has been twelve long years since he last held a title and she is not taking this for granted or wasting time. She talks about how a few weeks ago, she wanted to face a few women in the locker room, and now that she has the Women's Intercontinental Championship, she knows they will want to get their hands on her. AJ Lee then dares anyone who thinks they are main event material and want to face their favorite wrestler's favorite wrestler to step up, for the next time she is in the ring, she is defending the title.
In backstage footage from earlier today, El Grande Americano I runs into Penta, who says that he is looking forward to Penta's Intercontinental Championship and is wanting the first shot if he wins. Los Americanos (El Grande Americano II, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano) show up, wanting to know how long El Grande Americano I will keep up the charade. El Grande Americano I says he is the only El Grande Americano, but El Grande Americano II, who is clad all in black and gold, says they will see who the real one is in two weeks. El Grande Americano I then challenges Rayo and Bravo to a one-on-one match.
We hear from Liv Morgan, who says that Stephanie Vaquer tried to judge and embarrass her and does not know about her struggles. Shen then sarcastically states that she is privileged while mocking Vaquer's own struggles, and that she does not dwell on her past like Vaquer does. Liv admits she sees a little bit of herself in Vaquer, and at WrestleMania, she will give Vaquer the privilege of stepping into the ring with the greatest Royal Rumble winner of all time and " the Liv Morgan," and Vaquer will learn everything she needs to know.
El Grande Americano I beats Rayo Americano despite rampant interference and distractions by Bravo Americano and El Grande Americano II.
We hear from Penta, who says that when the bell rings, he will not just fight; he will come out with all of the energy, love and hearts of the people. He says that nothing and no one will save "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio when he makes history and becomes Intercontinental Champion.
Backstage, Liv Morgan proposes that Raquel Rodriguez challenge AJ Lee for the Women's Intercontinental Championship. Dominik speaks with JD McDonagh when Finn Balor shows up. Finn says he is not happy with how Elimination Chamber went down, but he is at peace. Dominik wants to know if Finn and JD will be there after he wins, to which they say they will.
Rusev suddenly shows up and stands on the announce desk, stating that he is tired of hearing about Oba Femi and tired of waiting. He knows that Oba Femi is in the back and says they both want this fight, and demands they fight right now. He says that "The Lion of Bulgaria" challenges "The Nigerian Ruler" and says that he will not leave until Oba Femi shows up. Oba Femi shows up and says Rusev has spent enough time talking before telling him to make something happen. Rusev gets in the ring and stares down Oba Femi, then both men start exchanging blows. Oba soon overpowers Rusev, but Rusev fights back. Oba soon plants Rusev with an Uranage and clotheslines him out of the ring.
Backstage, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria wonder what they will do for WrestleMania. Lyra proposes that Bayley challenge AJ Lee for the Women's Intercontinental Championship for WrestleMania, but Bayley reminds Lyra that she cost her a title shot against Becky Lynch. They both head to General Manager Adam Pearce's office, but see Iyo Sky come out. They head into the office anyway.
The crew of The 520 Podcast and Indiana Hoosiers football player Tyrique Tucker are seen in the crowd.
Jimmy Uso beats Austin Theory by disqualification after Jimmy Uso is attacked by Logan Paul. After the match, "Main Event" Jey Uso's music hits, and Jey Uso shows up with crutches. Jimmy and Jey go on the offensive with the crutches and clean house before hitting Theory with the 1D.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce is met by Danhausen, who demands a blimp, a Hall of Fame induction, a personal assistant and a picture of him with WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque pointing. The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) shows up, and Pearce introduces them to Danhausen. They are not happy to see him, and Dominik tells Danhausen to buzz off before something bad happens to him. Danhausen curses Dominik, then vanishes as soon as The Judgment Day laugh.
Jackie Redmond interviews Rhea Ripley on the stage. Rhea Ripley shows up with Iyo Sky and says it has been a whirlwind of emotions as of late, and losing the Women's Tag Team Championships. She says that Iyo Sky ahs been a lot of things to her, including her best friend, and thanks Iyo for always supporting and standing by her as well as pulling her out of a very dark situation. Iyo says Rhea did the same for her, and says that she went into the Elimination Chamber and proved why she is on top. She says that she will be okay on Raw, and tells Rhea to handle her business and win the WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania. Rhea says she will do it and do it for Iyo, and tells her to hold down Raw, because on Friday, she will meet Jade Cargill face-to-face on SmackDown, and come WrestleMania, she will be leaving as the WWE Women's Champion.
Penta beats "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio to become the WWE Intercontinental Champion after JD McDonagh grabs the ring bell hammer at Dominik's behest only for Finn to stop McDonagh and tell him to let Dominik win on his own. Dominik is able to ready Penta for the 619 afterwards, but Penta dodges it, hits the Mexican Destroyer and wins the match and the title.
Roman Reigns heads to the ring. CM Punk joins him before he can say much. Punk mentions the history between the two of them, then says that he has already won. He says the last time they were both in the ring, Roman told him that he hated him. Punk says that he has Roman where he wants him and that he is in Roman's head. Punk also says he can see right through Roman. Roman says that if it were not for the World Heavyweight Championship, Punk would not even be on his radar. He says that Punk was brought back to entertain the 30-to-40-year-old virgins and sell T-shirts, but not to become champion, then states that Punk cannot be trusted even though the fans believe him. He says that Punk bitch and moans backstage to the point that he considers Punk not to be championship material. He calls Punk "a punk ass bitch" and states that he will put Punk on "one of them John Cena retirement tours" before having him mentor people in NXT that he will smash. Roman tries to leave, but Punk does not let him, and reminds Roman that he is alone now and that he is the one who runs things while Roman cannot even get anything done on his own. Punk says he does not care if Roman hates him, but he will not let Roman disrespect him, and not only will he beat Roman, he will bury him next to his father. Punk then leaves the ring to end the show, leaving Roman disrespected.
