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.
"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey suddenly shows up to start tonight's show. Ronda hijacks the show, saying she is not leaving the ring until her suspension is lifted. WWE official Adam Pearce shows up with security and says he cannot lift his suspension simply because he wants to. Pearce says that he gets she is upset, then respectfully asks her to leave the ring peacefully, but Ronda says she chose to leave peacefully last week, and tells Pearce not to make her choose violence. Pearce commands security to the ring, but Ronda lays waste to them the moment they put a hand on her, with one of them being put in an arm bar. Pearce calls out two police officers, and Ronda allows herself to be cuffed and sent away. Backstage, Ronda is put in the back of a police car. As the police car leaves, a black GMC Yukon pulls up, and Roman Reigns exits the vehicle.
Bayley, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai show up in the front row with tickets to the show before the next match.
Toxic Attraction (Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne) beat Sonya Deville and Natalya to advance in the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament. (Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne replace Nikkita Lyons and Zoey Stark due to an injury to Nikkita Lyons.) Bayley, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai leave the front row ater the match.
Sami Zayn finds out from a bodyguard that Roman Reigns wants to see him. Sami meets with Roman and admits that things are dicey between himself and The Usos, and says they do not appreciate what he has done from them lately. Roman surprisingly agrees with Sami, then Jey Uso calls. Roman has Sami pick up the phone, and Sami gets an earful from Jey, who mentions that he and Jimmy will not be in the building due to trouble at the border. When Sami mentions tonight's five-way #1 contender's match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, Roman tells Sami that the title would look good in The Bloodline. As Sami leaves, Roman asks him if he is still friends with Kevin Owens, and tells him to tell Owens that he does not owe anybody anything.
Maximum Male Models (Max Dupri, Maxine Dupri, Mace, Mansoor) are in the ring. Before Max Dupri can say much, Hit Row (B-Fab, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, Top Dolla) show up. Max Dupri tells Top Dolla and Adonis that they are not Maximum Male Model material, but that does not matter to Top Dolla and Adonis, who toss Mace and Mansoor right out of the ring. Hit Row then perform for the fans. Hit Row then perform for the fans. As they perform, Maxine Dupri likes what she is hearing, much to the frustation of Max Dupri.
We hear from Karrion Kross and Scarlett. Scarlett says the Devil's tongue cuts, then Kross mentions that something he said upset Drew McIntyre and that he wants to know why. He then says that McIntyre is a chosen one much like Roman Reigns, but when he failed, they chose someone else, and Roman built the table that McIntyre failed to set.
Sheamus beats Happy Corbin, Madcap Moss, Ricochet and Sami Zayn in a Fatal 5-Way to become #1 contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Clash at the Castle. During the match, Sami Zayn is helped to the back due to injury, but he returns to the match under his own power. Sami nearly wins it, but his hopes are dashed after he is pulled out of the ring by Corbin, who soon gets Brogue Kicked by eventual winner Sheamus.
We see The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) perform a Viking ritual. Ivar and Erik have black symbols painted on their forehead as they celebrate past battles and look forward to what is to come, and tell The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) that despite their greatness, their time has passed. They say that The New Day's folly has led them here, and a great battle awaits where the sun sets on The New Day and "a new Viking day" starts. They then burn an altar made of New Day merchandise to the ground.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Liv Morgan, who says that she cannot play it safe and sit on the sideline and see how good she is, and while she has a target on her left arm, it is nothing compared to the target on her back. She says that while there are those who will do anything to take the SmackDown Women's Championship away from her, she will do anything to keep it.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Shotzi says Liv Morgan is overly emotional and thinks with her heart, which is why she is trying to prove herself while injured. She says facing her was a bad decision that she will make Liv pay for dearly.
Liv Morgan beats Shotzi. After the match, Liv is attacked from behind by "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, who goes for the injured arm. Baszler makes it clear to Liv she will break her arm, but Liv moves out of the way only to get kicked in the face.
It is announced that "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey has been released from jail on her own recognizance and that no charges have been filed.
Roman Reigns heads to the ring. Roman says he is not here every week, and because of that, people are going to show up and "say stupid stuff." He says that if anyone other than him say they are the main event, the face of the company or the one carrying the company on their back, they are lying. Roman then says that he is the only one who can say all three of these things and that he is a man of his word. He says his word has substance, and that he has nothing to say to Drew McIntyre because he is beneath him. Drew McIntyre shows up and says Roman does not represent the WWE and Universal titles like they should be represented, and that he does not deserve to be champion. As Roman takes offense to this statement, Drew McIntyre mentions that Roman always has somebody helping him and that he can see fear and concern in Roman's eyes now that it is just them in the ring. McIntyre tells him that he will tear him apart and take the titles from him at Clash at the Castle, and since Roman is alone tonight, he is in the mood for a brawl. McIntyre and Roman brawl in the ring, and as McIntyre has the upper hand is going for the Claymore Kick, Sami Zayn gets in the ring and takes the kick so that Roman can McIntyre with a Superman Punch. Roman goes for the Spear, but McIntyre quickly gets back up and hits him with a Claymore Kick.
Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) are seen making their way into the arena after exiting separate black SUVs.
Backstage, everyone laughs at Happy Corbin being kicked in the groin by Pat McAfee (who makes fun of it the whole time and even uses a light pen on a touchscreen to make Corbin say "Ouch, my balls") at SummerSlam, and Ricochet says karma is a beautiful thing. Corbin tells Ricochet to wipe the smile off his face, but Ricochet says he will have to beat him in the ring to do it.
Ricochet beats Happy Corbin with a top rope Shooting Star Press after Corbin is distracted by Pat McAfee on the top rope. After the match, McAfee and Ricochet throws a football over the top rope, then McAfee signs it and punts it into the crowd.
Backstage, Sami Zayn meets with The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), who congratulates them and Roman Reigns for winning at SummerSlam as he finds out that Roman Reigns is at home and not in the mood to see anyone.
We look back on "Stone Cold" Steve Austin destroying the DX Express on the April 27, 2000 episode of SmackDown.
Shinsuke Nakamura beats Ludwig Kaiser to face Gunther for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. After the match, Nakamura and Gunther have a staredown.
Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Kofi Kingston, who says that Xavier Woods is holding up and recuperating, and says that no matter how many times The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) take them down, they will get back up. Kofi says it has been a long time since he has flown solo and that it is time to make The Viking Raiders pay.
Backstage, Sami Zayn meets with The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) in another attempt to meet Roman Reigns. The Usos ask him to head to the production truck to make sure Roman Reigns' entrance is perfect.
Kayla Braxton interviews Liv Morgan in the ring. Liv Morgan says that the SmackDown Women's Championship means everything to her and that she survived three of "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey's arm bars, and that she only tapped after the referee counted to three. Sonya Deville shows up and says the fans are buying into her act because they are dumb and that Liv should not be champion right now, and that it made her happy when Sonya get her hands on her when she screwed her over. After calling Liv's victory proof that WWE official Adam Pearce sucks at his job, she admits she loves seeing Liv Morgan hurt, then says she will win tonight's gauntlet match, face her at Clash at the Castle, and break her heart by taking the title.
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Aliyah, Sonya Deville, Shotzi, Xia Li, Natalya and Raquel Rodriguez in a Gauntlet Match to face Liv Morgan for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at Clash at the Castle.
Sami Zayn meets with The Usos and tells them that Roman Reigns' entrance is taken care of tries to get an audience with Roman again. Jey Uso tells Sami the truth: that he needs to start pulling his weight.
It is announced that starting next week on Raw, a tournament to decide brand new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions will begin.
Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring. Roman admits that he respects but still hates Brock Lesnar because Lesnar tried to kill him, and that he has no idea when Paul Heyman will come back after taking an F5 through a commentary table. Drew McIntyre shows up and calls Roman "Our Tribal Queef" and says that that they should not wait until Clash at the Castle. Suddenly, Karrion Kross and Scarlett return, and Kross attacks McIntyre before Scarlett leaves an hourglass.
Brock Lesnar heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Lesnar says that for the last twenty years, Heyman has been speaking for him, then says he has to do it for once and welcomes everyone to the show. He then tells Roman Reigns that on Sunday, they will take a trip down memory lane in the streets of Suplex City, take a ride on the F5, and then they will crash a wedding as their championships will become a unified title while he gets full custody. Lesnar says that in six days, he will finally get his hands on Roman Reigns and there is nowhere to run or hide when he stands above him with two titles that he will raise to the sky as he is declared a unified champion.
Before the next match, The Miz says that Rey Mysterio may have an incredible wardrobe for WrestleMania, then mentions the mask he stole from Rey last week and says he gave it to Logan Paul, whom he introduces as "Lucha Logan." Logan Paul shows up wearing the stolen mask and does a cartwheel on the stage before heading to the ring. Miz says that unmasking Rey was the most disrespectful thing he could do, then says he will keep taking respect as he wants a mask of his own for WrestleMania. As Miz says he will take whatever mask Rey is wearing tonight, Rey and Dominik Mysterio show up. Dominik tackles Miz and punches him while Rey stares down Logan Paul at ringside. The referee has to keep Dominik from getting his hands on Logan Paul. Dominik Mysterio is then ejected for the match begins.
Rey Mysterio quickly beats The Miz. After the match, Dominik Mysterio returns to throw Logan Paul in the ring, and when Logan Paul escapes the double 619, Rey and Dominik get Rey's mask back and hit The Miz with a double 619.
We hear from Veer, who says that his opponents' fear is real, and that next week, his opponents' fear is here. Veer comes to Raw next week.
We see footage earlier today of Seth "Freakin'" Rollins at WWE headquarters at 6:57 AM. At 9:05 AM, Seth learns that Vince McMahon is ready to see him. Vince tells Seth that he is surprised that Seth did not win his way into WrestleMania, then asks Seth why he did not come to him for a WrestleMania match instead of jumping through a series of hoops. He says that he cannot have a "stupendous" WrestleMania without Rollins having his own main event, and tells him that he is going to WrestleMania. When Seth Rollins asks who his opponent, Vince says it will be of his choosing and he will find out who it is in the ring.
Omos beats The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) in a two-on-one handicap match with a clothesline to Erik. After the match, Omos kicks Ivar off the ring apron. After the match, Kevin Patrick interviews Omos. When asked which WWE Superstar could threaten him, Omos says he is undefeated and that he will dominate everyone. Suddenly, Bobby Lashley shows up for the first time since Elimination Chamber. Lashley and Omos stare down, then Omos shoves him back. Lashley tries to shoulder tackle him, but Omos is unfazed, and he tosses Lashley into the corner. Eventually, both men collide, and Lashley knocks Omos off his feet. Omos retreats. Both men then point at the WrestleMania sign.
Backstage, Reggie proposes to Dana Brooke, saying they can have their WrestleMania moment right now. Reggie then produces an engagement ring, when Dana puts on after she says "yes." Dana is attacked by Tamina, but Reggie helps Dana get away. Suddenly, Akira Tozawa shows up in a suit and proposes to Tamina, and he also produces an engagement ring. Tamina grabs Tozawa, then says yes. After Akira puts the ring on, R-Truth is seen watching with binoculars and a nearby referees, and R-Truth says this gives him an idea.
Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring. Roman says that he has done everything he can do in the business, then says he will smash everyone like he will smash Brock Lesnar if they keep saying "What." He then says he has done everything except beat Lesnar at WrestleMania. Roman says this pisses him off, then says that what bothers him about Lesnar is how he was out for blood a few weeks ago. He says that Lesnar had already spilled his blood at WrestleMania in 2018 by busting his forehead open so badly that his family became concerned. Roman says his family was disappointed, his father was concerned, his wife wanted him out of the business and his children did not recognize him, but he stayed in the business and he and The Usos changed the game. Roman says that he took his advocated and made him his wise man and got his receipt by spilling his blood at Madison Square Garden, then says he will smash Lesnar and take his title, because it has always been personal to him and he will make it personal. He then gently lays the microphone down on the mat and raises one finger in the hand, as does The Usos.
Backstage, Queen Zelina and Carmella have a photo shoot. Zelina says she is happy they are on the same page, and Carmella says they will look stunning when they walk out of WrestleMania as champions. As Zelina and Carmella brag about their attack from last week, Shayna and Natalya show up and say the cheap shots are not happening tonight, then tell them to let them do the work in tonight's match so they can live long enough to see WrestleMania.
It is announced that The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) have been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
Sasha Banks, Naomi, Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan beat "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Natalya, Queen Zelina and Carmella in an eight-woman tag match after the heel team fails to get along.
We see a video package of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's career.
Kevin Owens is in the ring. After Owens puts the WWE production team over, he says that their work was nothing compared to his tribute to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and that anyone who says he mocked him is lying. Owens says he also did everyone watching a failure, as him dressed up as Steve Austin will be as close to the old Steve Austin anyone will get, as Steve Austin has been gone for nineteen years and will never be coming back. He says it will just be "Steve" who has been drinking himself into oblivion and bored to tears that he has to have people on his podcast that will be on his show, and while he sounds like the "Stone Cold" of old and can talk a big game, he would destroy him on his show. Owens says that Steve Austin is on his show to have "a nice little chat about his career" and that he will give him the biggest platform he has ever had at WrestleMania and give him the big send-off he thinks he deserves. Owens then says that he has something special for him, and despite considering beer "disgusting," he will share a beer with him and have a toast to Austin finally and officially passing the torch to him as the true new master of the Stunner and "the new Stone Cold." He then says that after that, Austin can be on his way, then warns him that if he gets funny with him and tries to pick a fight, there will be a Stunner and Austin will be on the receiving end of it and he will pour a beer on his lifeless carcass.
Bobby Lashley vs. Omos is made official for WrestleMania Sunday.
Austin Theory beats Ricochet after tripping him off the top rope to hit the ATL.
Bianca Belair heads to the ring. Bianca says that two weeks ago, she found how low Becky Lynch would stoop, then says that her confidence threatened Becky and caused her to injure her to keep her off WrestleMania while bashing her name and playing the victim to ruin her reputation. She says that she is "the EST" for a reason and congratulates Becky for taking her out for a week before declaring she is here as if she never even left, then says this has gone on for too long and Becky has done everything to stay champion. She says that Becky tried to break her throat and her spirit and tried to end her career, but nothing has worked and nothing will stop her from taking the Raw Women's Championship, and at WrestleMania, she is coming for her and she will become champion. Becky Lynch's theme hits, but Bianca sees Becky's attempt to come at her from behind with a chair coming and gets the upper hand. Becky pulls Bianca back by her hair, then hits her with the chair. Becky then produces a large pair of hair cutting scissors, and as referees try to stop her from cutting the ponytail, Bianca lifts Becky up on her shoulders, hits her with the K.O.D., then hits her with it again. Bianca then notices the scissors, picks them up and cuts Becky's hair. Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville show up with another referee to get her to stop, and Bianca stops after cutting parts of Becky's hair. When Becky comes to as Bianca leaves, Becky is livid.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews an angry Becky Lynch, who takes the microphone, throws it to the floor, looks at the camera and says "Bianca, you bitch!"
Drew McIntyre beats Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss in a two-on-one handicap match after Corbin leaves Moss high and dry. After the match, Corbin attacks McIntyre from behind and hits him with the End of Days. Corbin then walks off with McIntyre's sword Angela.
We hear from Edge, who says that he has taken fate into his own hands and that he and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles need each other. He says Styles needed him to have the veil pulled off and reminded he is an era-defining superstar while he needed Styles to become who he is now. He says that at WrestleMania, they will face off in a match for the ages after parallel careers, then says that he has seen the look in his eyes and knows that he lives in his head. He says that WrestleMania is his judgment days and that his judgment is sealed.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says Edge used a lot of words to justify another cheap shot and mentions Edge's vicious chair attack. He says that Edge has changed since then and has gotten into his head. He says that Edge has gotten something a lot worse than a pitball and that he will destroy Edge like Edge wants to destroy him. He says the verdict is in and that he will give Edge a beating he will never forget.
Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs guest on commentary for the next match.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) vs. RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) after The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) get physically involved. After the match, The Usos brawl with Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs, and the brawl makes its way to the back while both members of The Street Profits get RKOs from RK-Bro.
This week on Raw Talk: Bianca Belair! Bobby Lashley! Rey and Dominik Mysterio!
Charlotte Flair heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Charlotte says that she will win the women's Royal Rumble match despite how unpredictable it can be, and says that she takes control of the situation instead of waiting for things to happen, which makes her the most dominant champion in WWE. She then says that she will change the game again when she wins the match and picks a challenger for WrestleMania, then "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler shows up. Shayna says Charlotte is an incredible performer, but she will not hesitate to snap her like a twig limb from limb, and after she throws her over the top rope, she will not hesitate to challenge her and hope she is healed up in time. Aliyah shows up and admits she has a lot of butterflies in her stomach from being in her first Royal Rumble and hopefully her first WrestleMania, but Charlotte says she has no chance. She mentions her win against Natalya, then Natalya shows up. Natalya says Aliyah is rude, clueless, delusional and lucky, but not optimistic, and says her win against her was a fluke and that she will hold a fourth Guinness World Record before Shotzi shows up. Shotzi says the situation allows her to sneak right in and seize the spotlight, then Charlotte says nobody belongs in the ring with her and has no chance tomorrow night when Sasha Banks shows up. Sasha says she is back and ready to rumble, then slaps Charlotte in the face. This starts a brawl, but Charlotte stands tall until she notices Sasha in the ring. Sasha tosses her over the top rope to be the last woman standing.
Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Ridge Holland and Sheamus. Ridge says he can still hear the crunch when his nose got injured, and he plans to stomp out Ricochet like the parasite that he is. Sheamus says that Ridge is just like him, then hands him his own face mask after saying that Ridge will smash Cesaro and Ricochet just like him.
Sheamus and Ridge Holland beat Cesaro and Ricochet after Ridge headbutts Cesaro with the mask as he goes for the Cesaro Swing on Sheamus. Before the match, it is announced that Ricochet will participate in the men's Royal Rumble match this year.
We see a video package of the Royal Rumble, by the numbers.
Before the next match, Sonya Deville demands to the referee that he call the match in her favor, but he refuses to listen to her and says he will call this down the middle.
Naomi beats Sonya Deville in a fair match called down the middle. After the match, Naomi says that after 153 days of Sonya Deville throwing everything she could at her, Sonya could not stop the glow and she shined through like she will shine through at the women's Royal Rumble match. Naomi then tells Sonya not to slip on her tears on the way out. Sonya heads to the back and grabs a microphone to tell Naomi that she cannot put her in the Royal Rumble without a little surprise: she is entering the match as well.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). Jey says that just because they are banned from ringside, it does not mean that Roman Reigns will lose the Universal title. Suddenly, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) show up. The Usos make fun of them, but they admit that they love a fast and command a very manly odor before stating they love their axes, which they pull out before saying they can trim a beard or cut a championship belt in half with them. The Usos leave.
It's time for In-Zayn. Tonight's guests are Jinder Mahal and Shanky. Sami says the show has been re-tooled thanks to stunts being dangerous and Johnny Knoxville, and that the segment is now a live podcast. Sami says the show has been re-tooled thanks to stunts being dangerous and Johnny Knoxville, and that the segment is now a live podcast. Jinder says that he has beaten Shinsuke Nakamura before and that tonight will be no different, and when Sami apologizes for Shanky not knowing who Knoxville is, Jinder says Jackass is big in India, and Shanky says he likes the bungee port-a-potty. As Sami disagrees and says that all of the boos will be edited out of the live podcast, Rick Boogs then shows up and introduces Nakamura, then both men head to the ring. Sami yells at Nakamura only to get kicked in the head.
Sami Zayn guests on commentary for the next match.
Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs beat Jinder Mahal and Shanky after Sami Zayn yanks Nakamura off the apron and Boogs hits the Boogs Cruise on Shanky.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Sir Kofi Kingston and Big E. Kofi says it feels great to have Big E at his side once again and that it will feel great to be in the Royal Rumble. Big E says Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss will feel the power.
The New Day (Sir Kofi Kingston and Big E) beat Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss.
Roman Reigns heads to the ring. After the commercial break, Seth Rollins heads to the ring. Seth brags that he played Roman like a fiddle last week and thanks him for doing the right thing and getting The Usos disqualified so their match can be one-on-one. Roman says it was a simple decision of letting Rollins embarrass the family by pinning The Usos or punching Rollins in the face, then says that he is in "God Mode" now. Seth then talks about how he cashed the Money In The Bank briefcase on him or beating Roman, sent him packing for thirty days after coming back from injury and turned on him to break up The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns). Roman calls the first two things "water under the bridge," but the third one visibly gets under Roman's skin, and Rollins says that when he put the chair in his back, he did it for his own good and knew it would rocket him to superstardom. Seth then says that Roman has done it all except beat him when it matters most, and tomorrow night, it will not be personal when he beats him for the Universal Championship, because he will always love him. Roman says he tried to forgive Seth for destroying The Shield, then says he will never forgive what Seth did to them and says that he hates him, and Rollins says he will hate him even more when he makes him and his family a joke and makes it all end up in smoke. Roman shoves Seth, and Seth laughs before Roman feigns walking away only to go for a Superman Punch. Seth ducks it, then prances away to end the show.
This week on Talking Smack: The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso)! Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs! Sheamus and Ridge Holland!
Roman Reigns heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Suddenly, Heyman and Lesnar show up, but as Heyman is about to introduces Lesnar, Lesnar sops Heyman and stares down Roman before introducing himself. Lesnar then jokingly tells Roman to acknowledge him before saying Roman has a lot to say all the time and that he does not, and that they both got what they wanted last Saturday before giving the fans what they want: title vs. title and champion vs. champion. Roman says it's a good idea, but not his idea, and that SmackDown is his show and that they do what he does on his time. He also says he does not do business with people who business with "trash like Paul Heyman." Heyman reminds Roman that he became Universal Champion and stayed champion that way, and that he loved him and protected him from Lesnar. Lesnar tells Heyman to shut up, but Roman tells him not to speak that way. When Roman verbally puts Lesnar down and Heyman tells Roman not to talk to Lesnar that way, Lesnar tells Heyman to shut up again only to get Superman Punched.
Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Sami Zayn, who says that Shinsuke Nakamura is ducking him and putting Rick Boogs - whom he calls "a gorilla with a guitar" - in his place. Suddenly, Sami Zayn sees Johnny Knoxville. Knoxville says he is meeting with management to get in the men's Royal Rumble Match, and Sami tells him that "this is not Jackass" and that he needs technical wrestling skills, and that he is not qualified for this. He then tells Knoxville to stay out of everybody else's way before heading to the ring.
Rick Boogs beats Sami Zayn with an inside cradle after Sami has a confrontation with Shinsuke Nakamura at ringside. After the match, Johnny Knoxville sneaks up on Sami Zayn and tosses him out of the ring. It is then announced that Knoxville has qualified for the men's Royal Rumble match.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The New Day (Sir Kofi Kingston and King Woods). King Woods says a match with no rules is par for the course for The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), but when tonight's Street Fight is over, he and Kofi will stand tall as WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions.
Charlotte Flair heads to the ring. Charlotte talks about new year's resolution before stating that hers was a little more ambitious: make history. She then says that the Royal Rumble match changes lives, then we see the line-up for the women's Royal Rumble match. Rhea Ripley, Nikki A.S.H., Shotzi, The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella), Natalya, Michelle McCool, Dana Brooke, Carmella, Queen Zelina, Mickie James, Tamina, Kelly Kelly, Aliyah, Summer Rae, Naomi, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Lita are all announced as competitors in the match. Charlotte says that this is an incredible list, then says she has someone very special that she will be announcing as another competitor and someone that everyone admires: herself. She says that she will be the first champion to enter the Royal Rumble and pick who she will defend the championship against, then Naomi shows up. Naomi says Charlotte does not have to wait until WrestleMania and put the title on the line against her right now, but Charlotte says Naomi has done nothing to deserve a title match against her. Naomi slaps her, then Charlotte runs at her only to get tossed out of the ring.
Charlotte Flair retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Naomi. During the match, WWE official Sonya Deville shows up to keep moving the goalposts for the match, making it so that the match cannot be won by count-out or disqualification and that the match can only be won by pinfall or submission. After the match, Sonya declares Naomi the loser of the match.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). Jey says The New Day (Sir Kofi Kingston and King Woods) has a chance to be tag team champions and came up short, and that the same thing will happen tonight. Jimmy says if they want a street fight, they will find out why thy are "the ones."
Backstage, Adam Pearce meets with Sonya Deville, and says Roman Reigns does not have an opponent for Royal Rumble and that an opponent has to be found by the end of the night.
It's time for another edition of Happy Talk. Happy Corbin says he is here by himself after Drew McIntyre failed to watch his back and got attacked backstage. Corbin says the attack on McIntyre makes him incredibly happy and was worth getting fined for, then welcomes back McIntyre after saying that he is somehow here tonight despite potentially being out for months. McIntyre's theme hits, then Madcap Moss shows up with a cane in one hand, a rubber sword in the other and a brace around his neck. Madcap pretends to be McIntyre, he can survive anything after having eaten haggis, then says that Corbin would massacre him and that he would soil his pants, not that anyone would notice. He also says that he will use his injury to pursue poetry about the Loch Ness Monster and watercolor painting. After Madcap Moss reveals it was him all along, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) show up and chase Corbin and Moss out of the ring.
Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss beat The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik).
It is announced that Drew McIntyre suffered a cervical neck strain with severe contusions backstage at Day 1.
Backstage, Sheamus says nobody cares about Drew McIntyre and mentions Ridge Holland's injury at Day 1. He says he cannot help but feel responsible, but he knows Ridge will have a smile on his feet when he enters the men's Royal Rumble, wins the match and main events WrestleMania.
Backstage, Adam Pearce tells Roman Reigns that he has found an opponent for him at Royal Rumble, but Roman says it does not matter as he has smashed everyone on the roster. He then asks him to leave so he can watch The Usos' (Jimmy and Jey Uso) match.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against The New Day (Sir Kofi Kingston and King Woods) with a Dudley Death Drop - now known at the "1D" - in a Street Fight that also sees a Centurion's helmet and a knight's armor being used as weapons.
Backstage, Roman Reigns is met by Seth Rollins, who simply laughs.
This week on Talking Smack: Madcap Moss and Happy Corbin! The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso)! Naomi!
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