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.
Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Anthony says he has not been able to address the fans as champion due a belly-to-belly suplex on the concrete floor putting him on the injured reserve list. He says that despite both he and Tim Bosby both having their stipulations, it is still "The Mike Anthony Era," and he needs any and every, for he is still hungry and his stomach is not full yet.
We hear from Buff Bagwell, who says that he will be at the WrestleCenter having Big John Dalton on September 13th.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox.
We see footage of The Whites (Kevin and Gavin White) defending the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) and The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) in a Tupelo Tornado Tag Team Match at Tupelo Supershow. Before the beginning of the match, Lil' Homie is conspicuous by his absence, and Tim Grind tells Dustin Starr he cannot find him. When The Slaughterhouse shows up, Reverend Ash Taylor is wearing Lil' Homie's jersey. The Slaughterhouse win the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships after hitting Kevin White with the bone.
We see footage from after Tupelo Supershow, where Reverend Ash Taylor says that The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) have put down The Whites and The Bizness Dawgs for the tag team titles and that The Slaughterhouse want everyone else to try to take the titles from them.
We see footage of Xya vs. Raven Black for the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship from Tupelo Supershow. Xya wins by disqualification after Raven Black punches referee Arthur Logan in the face despite Xya's protests, and Raven Black retainst he Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship. After the match, Xya hits Raven Black with a superkick, then raises up the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship.
We see footage from the Rumble on the Trail from Tupelo Supershow. Marko "Hangtime" Harris last eliminates Tim Bosby to win the Memphis Wrestling St. Jude Heroes Championship.
Backstage, VaShawn Harvey makes it clear he does not like the kids and that he especially does not like Heath Slater, Coach Pillar and Big John Dalton. He hopes that all three men are listening, as they are about to find who is next in Memphis Wrestling.
Coach Pillar watches the next match from the announce desk while Big John Dalton guests on commentary. Coach Pillar and Big John Dalton switch roles after the commercial break.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up to start tonight's show. They say that it was hard for them to be missed last week, as The Miz and John Morrison could not stop talking about them on social media and in the ring, but this week, they are here and ready to fight. They also say that they will not be alone, and The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) shows up. The New Day predict that The Usos will be the greatest of all time after winning tag team gold six times, only one time less than The New Day, which makes The New Day better than them. Both teams laugh, then propose going at it one more time. Suddenly, The Miz and John Morrison show up. Miz and Morrison jokingly think of a catchy chant for themselves, and come up with "Miz and Morrison...hey hey...ho ho," which does not catch on, and says everyone will chant it when they win the SmackDown tag team titles at Super Show-Down. Morrison then says that he and Miz will team up with other winners in the form of Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode, the former of which Morrison states had a good Valentine's Day. Ziggler and Roode show up, and The Usos propose that everyone have their eight-man tag match right now. Ziggler, Roode, Miz and Morrison then surround the ring, but drop off the apron as soon as The New Day and The Usos strike.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) beat The Miz, John Morrison, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode in an eight-man tag team match.
Backstage, Drew Gulak meets Daniel Bryan and offers him a PowerPoint Presentation on how to fill "the holes in [his] game," and when he mentions Heath Slater, who is nearby, Slater confronts Daniel, wanting a rematch. Daniel gives it to him, then proposes Gulak help Slater.
Backstage, Tucker meets with Fire and Desire concerning Otis, saying he has never seen him so sad. Mandy has no idea that a text was sent to Otis saying she was running late as Tucker confronts her, and after Tucker leaves, Sonya tells Mandy that she dodged a bullet.
Renee Young has a sit-down interview with Lacey Evans. Lacey says it took her seeing how Bayley and Sasha treated the Women's Divison and her daughter to realize how much of a bully she was herself. Lacey says it is up to her to set the proper example, and with her sights set on Elimination Chamber, she will have to take down five other women to get another shot at Bayley.
Before the next match, Elias performs a song he calls "Sweet Sweet Symphony," where he sings about the next match before introduces Braun Strowman.
Braun Strowman and Elias beat Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura in a Symphony of Destruction Match.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews King Corbin, who says that Super Show-Down will be the end of Roman Reigns' facade as locker room leader, and that Roman has never beaten him one-on-one. Corbin states that he will use the cage in their steel cage match as a weapon against Roman when he beats him, and that he will replace Roman Reigns as the face of SmackDown and that everyone will bow down to him.
Next week: John Cena returns!
It's time for A Moment Of Bliss. Tonight's guests are The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella), who are announced as the newest inductees into the WWE Hall of Fame. Nikki says that being with the fans in their own hometown makes tonight even more special, and that they wouldn't be in the Hall of Fame without them. Brie also considers the announcement taking place on A Moment Of Bliss a plus, what with Alexa making history with her own segment - a first in the Women's Division - then talks about her and Nikki's pregnancies and Nikki's engagement. She calls the WWE Hall of Fame Induction the cherry on top of everything, and Nikki says that she and Brie will see the fans in Tampa for the Hall of Fame Induction. Afterwards, Daniel Bryan shows up with his and Brie's daughter Birdie for his match.
Drew Gulak guests on commentary for the next match.
Daniel Bryan beats Heath Slater.
Backstage, Mandy Rose leaves the arena with Dolph Ziggler. Meanwhile, Otis has been spying on them.
We hear from Sheamus, who says that Shorty G and Apollo Crews dared to crawl into the ring and that he sent them running like rats from a sinking ship. He says that SmackDown's problems are far from over, and he must now hunt bigger prey. He says it is time to exterminate every last rat in the locker room, and he will do it in the biggest rat trap of all when he enters the Elimination Chamber. Backstage, Shorty G tells Apollo Crews that last week was not his finest moment and that Sheamus' behavior makes him sick, and that he will not back down. Apollo tells Shorty G he does not need his pep talk and that he will handle Sheamus his way.
Naomi beats Carmella to face Bayley for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at Super Show-Down. During the match, Bayley - who is watching the match from ringside - is ejected from ringside after getting involved in the match.
Goldberg shows up. Goldberg says it is great to be back, then address "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt, saying he is ready. Suddenly, Bray Wyatt appears on the TitanTron. Goldberg tells Bray he is only here to take the WWE Universal Championship from him, but Bray says that Goldberg does not know him and that he won't be taking anything from him at all. He introduces Goldberg to Abby, Mercy, Huskus and Ramblin' Rabbit. Bray almost smashes Ramblin' Rabbit with a mallet for saying he loves Goldberg, then the lights go out as Bray introduces The Fiend, whom Goldberg knows is right behind him. Goldberg and The Fiend have a staredown, then Goldberg hits The Fiend with a Spear. He is ready to hit him with another one when the lights turn off, then back on, and The Fiend disappears.
The Miz and John Morrison show up to start tonight's show with The Dirt Sheet. In honor of the segment's return, they premiere a trailer for "Once Upon a Time on The Dirt Sheet," which also stars Miz's dad George, Lance Storm and John Laurinaitis. Afterwards, Morrison says that the fans' applause and acclaim would mean more if it came from a more esteemed group like "the Academy." Suddenly, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) show up and give acclaim to Miz's dad's appearance in the trailer and relish in the fact that Kofi is Miz's dad's favorite wrestler before saying that Miz and Morrison thinking they can win the SmackDown tag team titles is "Richard Pryor-level comedy." Miz says that he and Morrison have beaten all the tag teams WWE has to offer to even get a shot at their titles, then The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up and say that Miz and Morrison have yet to beat them. Suddenly, Dolph Ziggler's music hits, then Miz and Morrison attack The New Day from behind as Ziggler and Robert Roode show up.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode.
Backstage, Nikki Cross talks with Alexa Bliss. Alexa says she can beat Bayley in a Women's Championship match, as she has done it before. Nikki reminds her that she has to get through tonight's match first, but Alexa says that you don't become the first-ever SmackDown Women's Championship without having something twisted up one's sleeve.
Backstage, King Corbin enters a production truck and chews out a member of the production crew for playing the video of him being covered in dog food before grabbing him and throwing him down the flight of steps leading to the door of the truck. Referees and officials step in before things get worse.
Rlias is in the ring. He says he is in a fight with Cesaro, and he wants to know who has his back by asking who wants to walk with him. He then proceeds to perform a song called "Third Time's A Charm," before Cesaro interrupts him before he can get started. Sami Zayn shows up with Cesaro and says he is sorry to interrupt Elias much like how he interrupted him last week, and Elias says it is a miracle not to be interrupted following the last two-and-a-half years. Sami says that Elias not only interrupted him, but he made a fool of him after Shinsuke Nakamura lost the Intercontinental Championship. Sami then says that Elias will pay at the hands of Cesaro, and that Elias brought everything that happens to him from here on himself.
Elias beats Cesaro.
King Corbin shows up. He says that everyone in the arena needs to take a look at his crown, as it means that he is the King of the Ring and he will not be silenced. He says he will say what he wants when he wants, for it is his kingdom and everyone should be bowing down and listening to what he has to say. He calls last week "an abomination," and that Roman Reigns should have lost like the San Francisco 49ers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs at the Super Bowl. He says that Roman should have been the one eating dog food, but he realizes he cannot do anything without The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) bailing him out. He asks when The Usos will figure out that they are carrying dead weight, then says that if Roman is as tough as he says he is, he would have fought him one-on-one, man-to-man at Royal Rumble. He says that if he did, he would have won the men's Royal Rumble match and would have headlined WrestleMania. Corbin then demands one more match with Roman, and says that the show will go nowhere until he gets Roman in the ring. As the fans boo Corbin, Corbin goes up to a fan in the front row and pours a drink on him. As he is about to embarrass the fan again, Roman shows up and hits Corbin with a Superman Punch before proceeding to beat him, nailing him with a Drive-By. Roman gets Corbin into the ring, but Corbin rolls out and retreats through the crowd. Roman takes the microphone and calls Corbin a coward, and says that Corbin wants one more match, he has it, and if he wants to go one-on-one, then he can tell his boys to stay at home, as they will go one-on-one in a steel cage.
We hear from Goldberg live via satellite. Goldberg says he watched Royal Rumble with his son last week, and not only did it entertain him, but it gave him the itch to compete again. He says that Brock Lesnar might be buys right now, but he is going for the Universal Championship again. Before he can announce who he is facing, he is interrupted by Bray Wyatt, who pretends to be a news anchor for "Firefly Fun House News" as he states that "The Fiend" accepts Goldberg's challenge. Mercy the Buzzard does the weather report, saying it will be a cold day in Hell before The Fiend loses the Universal Championship. Goldberg tells Bray that he will not fall for his tricks, as intimidation does not work on him. He then announces that The Fiend is next and leaves.
Backstage, Daniel Bryan is watching from the locker room when heath Slater shows up and says that Goldberg has no idea what he is getting himself into with "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt. As Slater says he cannot understand why he would put himself in a match with The Fiend, he asks Daniel Bryan if he is okay. Daniel Bryan proposes that the two of them have a match in the ring right now.
We look back on Andre The Giant vs. Hulk Hogan for the WWF Championship from the February 5, 1988 episode of The Main Event.
An angry Daniel Bryan beats Heath Slater with the Lebell Lock after stomping his head in.
Renee Young interviews Braun Strowman in the ring. Strowman says that he still gets chills thinking about winning the WWE Intercontinental Championship, and while he has done some impressive things in WWE, he has always dreamed of holding a singles title until now. Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura show up, and Sami says that Strowman's win was fraudulent. He demands an honorable rematch, but Strowman says that nobody wants to hear Sami talk all night. Strowman says he will defend the Intercontinental Championship any time, any place, including here. Sami says it will happen, but not tonight, and not here, for he and Nakamura think before they act. He says they will be smart and surgical about it, and they will use every resource they have imaginable. Suddenly, Strowman is attacked from behind by The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder), and Sami and Nakamura join in. Strowman soon overpowers them and chases after Sami Zayn, but Nakamura lays Strowman out in the ring.
Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier is in the front row.
Backstage, Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) get ready for Otis' date with Mandy Rose next week with a montage of Otis getting into shape for the date, picking out clothes and learning how to eat at a fancy restaurant.
Sheamus beats Apollo Crews. After the match, Shorty G shows up before Sheamus can Brogue Kick Apollo again, but Sheamus lays him out, too.
Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin in a steel cage is official for Super Show-Down.
Carmella beats Naomi, Dana Brooke and Alexa Bliss after superkicking Naomi, who has just hit Alexa Bliss with the Rear View. After the match, Bayley - who has been ringside the entire match - attacks Camella from behind.
General Manager Kurt Angle is in the ring with a table in the ring with the Raw Women's Championship and the women's Money In The Bank Contract on it. He introduces Alexa Bliss, who shows up. Alexa is handed the Raw Women's title, and she holds it up. Angle announces that although Nia Jax is doing physical therapy, she is exercising her rematch clause at Extreme Rules. Alexa, wanting to focus on last night, thanks the fans for the opportunity to rub it in all their faces, as she showed what it was like to beat up bullies in Nia Jax and "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey and shocked the world when she cashed in and won. She says that from now on, there will be no talk about "The Irresistible Force;" instead, it is all about her. Suddenly, Ronda Rousey shows up. Angle stops her from getting close to Alexa as the crowd chants "Let them fight!" Alexa says she thought Ronda would also be doing physical therapy, then asks if she is here to learn a lesson after last night. Alexa admits that Ronda was seconds away from making Nia Jax to an arm bar, then gloats about the fact that she took that victory away from her and says Ronda is out here because she can't stand the fact that the headlines weren't about her. She then goes on to call Ronda "irrelevant" and tells her to go back to the line after calling her an "overhyped rookie." Ronda then sidesteps Angle and charges at Alexa, and goes for the ground and pound. Angle tries to stop her, but gets thrown to the mat before Ronda attacks Alexa and hits her with the briefcase on the table. Angle tries to stop her again, but also gets whacked with the briefcase. Referees have to run in and tell Ronda to stop, but she starts attacking them, too, and the referees run away as quickly as they show up. Ronda then slams Alexa through the table in the ring.
Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle tells "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey she is suspended for 30 days and that she may have ruined her chances at a championship. He then tells her to pack up her things and go.
Backstage, "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey almost ignores Renee Young, but tells her to save her good luck wishes for Alexa Bliss, as she will be kicking her "pink-haired ass" when she comes back.
Seth Rollins shows up. Rollins says there is a nice energy in the ring and a buzz in the locker room, and says he should keep it going. He says Elias took him to his limit last night and he loved every minute, but he still stands as WWE Intercontinental Champion. He says that he is a fighting champion and he is here every Monday night, and he proceeds to throw out an open challenge to anybody in the back for the title. That challenge is answered by Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre. Ziggler ends up being the one entering the ring.
Dolph Ziggler beats Seth Rollins to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship for the sixth time after a series of roll-up reversals and a grabbing of the tights following Rollins going after Drew McIntyre on the apron. After the match, Rollins confronts Ziggler only to be attacked from behind by McIntyre before he and Ziggler hit the Zig Zag-Claymore combination.
Backstage, Renee Young interviews Dolph Ziggler, who says that "Monday Night Rollins" is officially cancelled and there will be no reboot coming as this is his and Drew McIntyre's show now. Drew McIntyre says this is the first of many titles and just the beginning, and that they will refuse to become soft. Ziggler says there is a difference between them and everyone else, as when they say something, they mean it.
Bobby Roode quickly beats Curt Hawkins.
We see a video package of Braun Strowman's Men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match win.
Braun Strowman shows up. Strowman says he has smashed tables and broken ladders, and he has flipped over an ambulance with his bare hands, won a giant trophy by tossing around grown like bean bags, and even played a cello. He then says that even after all that, winning the Money In The Bank contract is his greatest achievement, and now all Brock Lesnar has to do is show is face and he will cash in and become WWE Universal Champion, because Lesnar will get these hands. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up. Strowman says he is surprised to see Owens after tossing him off a twenty-foot ladder. Owens, nursing a hurt elbow, says he probably should not be out here, but is here to be the first to congratulate him. He then says that Strowman deserves the Money In The Bank contract, and that he knew he would win, which is why he tried to get everyone else in the match to neutralize him to no success. Owens then tells Strowman to be smart about his cash-in, and he wants to supply him with strategy. He tells Strowman that neither of them have anyone to depend on, and that his life changed when he won the contract. Owens proposes that they help each other, and asks Strowman to give him a title shot if he wins the title. He even says that they can start their partnership tonight. He then says that he just want to shake Strowman's hand. Strowman shakes it, but refuses to let go. He then tosses the microphone away, drags Owens towards him, and nearly hits him with a running powerslam. Owens manages to escape.
Backstage, Bayley meets with Sasha Banks. She tells Sasha that it will do her no good to sulk after last night, and that she is ready to take the fight to The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan) with Sasha. She admits their friendship is not in a good place, but she promises to fight alongside her. Bayley says this can be a new start for both of them. Sasha and Bayley then shake hands.
Before the next match, The B Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) are seen making fun of Bray Wyatt and Matt Hardy on the TitanTron. This does not last long, and Bo Dallas drops his Bray Wyatt act before telling Matt and Bray to run. They then leave in hilarious fashion.
Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt beat Heath Slater and Rhyno.
Backstage, Constable Baron Corbin meets with General Manager Kurt Angle, and says Commissioner Stephanie McMahon is not only pleased with how he handled "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey, but that she wants to speak with him on the phone.
Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle is still on the phone with Commissioner Stephanie McMahon, who has some big announcements for Angle to announce. After the call, Angle tells Constable Baron Corbin they have work to do.
Before the next match, Jinder Mahal says that as human beings, we should be open to change, and last night, he felt the winds of change. Even though Roman Reigns won last night, he won the battle of self-improvement. Jinder then says the fans are bitter like Roman Reigns, but he has found tranquility. He says that he is committed to change, unlike Chad Gable, who he says is living his former glory as an amateur wrestler. He tells Gable to stop looking to the past, and to open himself to change and tranquility.
Jinder Mahal beats Chad Gable.
Backstage, The Riott Squad smash a man's laptop and write a big black "R" on a mirror with lipstick.
We get a look at Special Olympics athlete Joshua Oakley for this year's Special Olympics in Seattle, Washington.
The Riott Squad (Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan) beat Sasha Banks and Bayley after Liv Morgan grabs Sasha's tights during the schoolgirl pin. After the match, Sasha Banks pushes Bayley away when she checks on her. This leads to a staredown between Sasha and Bayley, and Sasha shoves Bayley to the mat before leaving.
Backstage, Bayley tries to catch up wth Sasha Banks. Sasha tells Bayley not to tell her what to do. Bayley says she is not finished with Sasha, and Sasha says she's finished with Bayley. This leads to a backstage brawl. Sasha Banks comes out on top and leaves Bayley laying.
General Manager Kurt Angle is in the ring. Before he can announce who Brock Lesnar will defend the WWE Universal Championship against next, Roman Reigns shows up. Roman tells Angle his answer is standing in front of him, as he had Lesnar beat at Greatest Royal Rumble and he is the uncrowned Universal Champion. He also says a full-time champion would help Angle run Raw better. Angle says he appreciates Roman's confidence. All of a sudden, Bobby Lashley shows up. Lashley tells Roman Reigns he has watched Roman beat his head against the wall for three years, and that he does not have what it takes to finish the job. He tells Roman to let someone who can beat Brock do it, and says he can beat both Lesnar and Roman. Angle says both men are deserving, and says that the next person to face Lesnar will be the winner of a multi-man match at a latter date. After he says that Lashley and Roman are in the match, The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) show up. The Revival ask whatever happened to earning things the old-fashioned way, as they have been working for opportunities on Raw only for guys like Roman and Lashley to get in the way. They say this ends tonight. They challenge Roman and Lashley, knowing full well they are about to tear each other apart, to a tag team match against them right now. They bank on the fact that they can't get along so they can get the win. Roman mocks The Revival, then says that he will take them school and that Lashley will learn something if they pay attention. Angle makes the match official.
Roman Reigns and Lashley beat The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) after Lashley tags himself in to hit the Spear on Dash Wilder for the win in a game of one-upsmanship.
Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle and Constable Baron Corbin meet Finn Balor, who wants in on the multi-man match. Corbin mocks Finn, and Owens also jumps in. So does Baron Corbin, who challenges Owens and Corbin to a tag match with him and Balor. Angle runs away, saying the show is becoming a runaway train, and Owens and Corbin walk away shortly thereafter.
It is announced that "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles will be on the cover of WWE 2K19. Styles announces the Million Dollar Challenge, where the winner has a chance to face Styles in a match in the game for a chance to win $1 million. WWE 2K19 will be released on October 9th.
Mojo Rawley beats No Way Jose. After the match, Charly Caruso interviews Mojo Rawley, who says the WWE is more competitive now than it ever has been, and to achieve long-term success, you have to bring more to the table. He used to be known for staying hyped, but now he is staying focused.
Backstage, Sasha Banks heads to her car when Bayley catches up to her. Sasha says she is done helping Bayley and being her friend. She then drives off.
Elias is in the ring. Elias plays guitar and sings about how Seth Rollins had to cheat to retain his title last night and how he got what he deserved when he lost the Intercontinental title to Dolph Ziggler tonight. He also tells General Manager Kurt Angle that Extreme Rules should be his night and that he should be the one facing Brock Lesnar, then proceeds to mock the fans in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Renee Young interviews Seth Rollins, who says there are no excuses as to why he lost the WWE Intercontinental Championship. He also says that Drew McIntyre is a problem he has one week to solve, as he is exercising his rematch clause and taking the Intercontinental title back.
Baron Corbin and Kevin Owens beat Finn Balor and Braun Strowman despite Strowman tackling Owens through the barricade and into the timekeeper's area.
The Raw participants of both Money In The Bank Ladder Matches are on top of ladders in the ring at the start of tonight's show. General Manager Kurt Angle then shows up. Angle talks about both Money In The Bank Ladder Matches that will be taking place this Sunday, and calls these Ladder Matches "the most grueling match in WWE history" before saying that the briefcase that allows for an instant championship cash-in is worth it. Suddenly, Constable Baron Corbin shows up, now with a shaved head and business causal clothing, and announces he represents the Commissioner and is here to see Raw runs smoothly. Angle wants to see both the men's and women's Money In The Bank Contracts come to Raw, and Corbin says that if they do not, there will be repercussions. Alexa Bliss says she may be hurt, but she will still win the women's contract. This soon leads to an argument between Alexa Bliss, Sasha Banks and Ember Moon. Natalya, when asked by Angle if she is ready, says she is ready to take the contract and hopefully cash in on "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. The women argue again, then Kevin Owens says the odds against him are unfair. As he demands the briefcase be the same height for everyone and thanks Corbin on his new haircut, Braun Strowman threatens to beat Owens up before taking the contract on Sunday. Alexa Bliss screams to get Strowman and Owens to show up, then says she predicts Strowman will win the men's match. Sasha Banks predicts Finn Balor to win the men's match, and Balor predicts Sasha will win the women's match. Everyone then argues again before Strowman screams. Strowman then says that on Sunday, somebody is going to get these hands.
Natalya beats Ember Moon, Alexa Bliss and Sasha Banks in a Fatal 4-Way Match with a Sharpshooter to Alexa Bliss.
Backstage, Finn Balor is lacing his boots when Kevin Owens shows up with a small bowl of olives. He says they should have a plan for the men's Fatal 4-Way Match tonight, but Balor is hesitant after last week. Owens says they have a lot in common: they are fierce competitors, they are former Universal Champions, and neither of them got their title rematch. He says that if Braun Strowman wins the contract and cashes in, he would be Universal Champion forever. He proposes that they and Bobby Roode all work together to take out Strowman, saying it does not have to be every man for himself; instead, it can be every man against monster.
Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre beat Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango). After the match, Ziggler says the tag team battle royal loss was a fluke and that he and Drew have put it behind them. He and McIntyre then use Breezango as examples that they are not just hype, and they tell all the teams in the back to take a good look, because the show starts and ends with them. McIntyre says he and Ziggler will save the tag team division by taking every other team out.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Roman Reigns, who is not surprised that Jinder is challenging him six days before Money In The Bank. He says Jinder is an idiot, and that he is not in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match because of him. He says that Jinder has earned everything coming to him, and now it is time to have some fun and deliver a receipt that is paid in full.
Before the next match, Jinder Mahal says he challenged Roman Reigns tonight to prove that Roman is not as unstoppable as he is, and while he is a multi-time champion who has main evented multiple WrestleManias, the winds are changing and he can see what the people cannot. At Money In The Bank, he sees Roman suffering, out of breath and unable to keep up with him, and he sees Roman being defeated after dishing out Khalass after Khalass. Suddenly, Roman Reigns shows up. Jinder then tells Roman that he has heard everything Roman said earlier, and says his failures are clouding his judgement. He then says that when he made the challenge, he didn't say he was the opponent, and announces that Roman's opponent is The Great...Sunil Singh.
Roman Reigns quickly beats Sunil Singh. After the match, Jinder Mahal rushes into the ring and hits Roman Reigns with the Khalass.
The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) beat Heath Slater and Rhyno. After the match, Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt are seen clapping for The B-Team on the TitanTron. Matt says The B-Team's celebration is worthy of "a standing, broken O," then Bray says they are here. The arena goes dark, and Bray and Matt appear on the stage when they come back on. Matt congratulates The B-Team for proving themselves as contenders to the Raw tag team title, but tells them to beware, for they are all-knowing. Bray says The B-Team are surrounded by the woken and the fireflies, and that they are always watching them. He says The B-Team's insides are burning like the river Styx, and that is fear he placed in them to remind them they bought the ticket and they will have to ride. Matt says the game is now afoot, and when they are done, they will eat and delete The B-Team.
Backstage, Elias says he will do his best, though tonight's performance will be tough for him as he is not used to performing in front of Arkansas hillbillies.
Elias is in the ring. He tells everyone to remember this moment right now, as he is a once-in-a-lifetime performer and he is in his final moments before he becomes the WWE Intercontinental Champion. At Money In The Bank, Seth Rollins will know that WWE stands for "Walk With Elias." He then tells everyone to silence their cellphones and hold their applause so that he may perform. He says it is hard for everyone to contain their excitement when he is performing, but he demands everyone shut their mouths. He then sings about Seth Rollins and proceeds to mock him, then verbally trashes Little Rock, Arkansas. Elias then says he was not going to do this, but he has something to show everyone. He then reveals a custom-painted Fender guitar with his name and the WWE Intercontinental Championship that was given to him by John Mayer. He then announces that next week, he will perform the best song of his career with the Intercontinental Championship around his waist. Seth Rollins then shows up and sends Elias out of the ring, and asks Elias when he will get some guts and stop being a coward. He tells Elias he is not hard to find and that he is in the middle of the ring every night begging for a fight, and that all he had to do is ask. He then says the worst part of it all is that he wanted to like him, as he is talented. He then looks at the custom-made guitar, which has been left in the corner in the ring. Elias begs Rollins off from the stage, but Rollins takes a closer look. He picks up the custom-made guitar and looks at it, saying it looks nice. He then asks the audience if they got a good look at it, and says that he would hate for the guitar to go to waste. He then holds a charity auction for the guitar in the middle of the ring, and Elias tries to bid on the guitar to get it back. Rollins apologizes to Elias and lays the guitar down, saying he does not want to hurt it as the craftsmanship is nice. He teases stomping on it, which scares Elias half to death. Elias begs Rollins not to destroy the guitar, and Rollins says that while he can't play an instrument, he knows a song with three words to it: Burn It Down. He asks the Little Rock crowd to chant it, then curb stomps the guitar. Rollins then mockingly plays the guitar, much to the irritation of Elias.
Backstage, Kevin Owens tries to get Bobby Roode to work together with him and Finn Balor in tonight's Fatal 4-Way Match to stop Braun Strowman from winning.
Backstage, The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan) trash a hallway before cutting a man's tie off with a pair of scissors.
Ruby Riott beats Bayley following the distraction by Sarah Logan. After the match, Sarah Logan and Liv Morgan hold Bayley down, and Ruby Riott draws an "R" on Bayley's stomach before hitting Bayley again.
Backstage, Natalya meets with "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. Natalya asks Ronda to never take her eyes off Nia Jax, as she wants her to be ready.
Jonathan Coachman moderates the face-to-face meeting with Nia Jax and "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. Rousey is introduced, followed by Nia Jax. Nia Jax says she and Ronda are very competitive outlets, and while walking down the red carpet is one thing, it will get intense in the ring. She pushes Ronda's buttons to see how she would react, and while Ronda is beautiful and talented, she is still very new to the WWE. She admits that Ronda's success came from MMA, and that there are things in the UFC that one cannot do in WWE. She then promises to show what she is all about on Sunday. Ronda says she can improvise, and that she will improvise her arm off. She is confident, but she has earned the right to be confident despite being in only one WWE match. Nia Jax admits Ronda's first match was impressive, though it was in a tag match against Commissioner Stephanie McMahon. She says that she has been here a while and that she has been grinding, and that she is Raw Women's Champion because of that. If Ronda wants to take her arm on Sunday, she will take her reputation, because they will be calling her "the baddest woman on the planet" when she is done. Nia says she knows she can beat her, and that is why she challenged her, for in the end, she is just not ready. Ronda gets up from her chair and asks "Not ready?" She then says she is used to people telling her she was not ready and proving those people wrong. She then says she was born ready and takes her jacket off. Nia Jax gets up and lifts up the Raw Women's Champion, then tries to attack her. Ronda blocks her forearm, but Nia Jax headbutts her. Nia Jax continues to hold Ronda, who then puts Nia in an armbar. Nia tries to block it while Ronda tries to lock it in, and Nia tries to pick Ronda up and powerbomb her. Ronda wrestler back down to the mat, and Nia starts tapping out while on her knees.
Backstage, Curt Hawkins watches No Way Jose and his conga line dance by.
No Way Jose beats Curt Hawkins. During the match, Curt Hawkins shows up out of nowhere from the crowd and tries to get an upset win on Jose with a schoolboy pin, but Jose kicks out and beats Curt Hawkins, bringing Hawkins' loss streak to 201.
Backstage, Finn Balor talks with Bobby Roode. Roode suggests they listen to Kevin Owens, but at the same time they keep an eye on him. Finn says he'll do that as well as keep an eye on Roode.
WWE crew members set up an obstacle course around the ring as we see a video featuring Big Show and Special Olympics powerlifter Katie Millar as part of WWE's partnership with Special Olympics.
Renee Young interviews Sami Zayn on the stage. Sami says he has challenged Bobby Lashley to an obstacle course because he legitimately asked Lashley if he was ever in the United States Army. He then says that despite people sending proof, he cannot legitimize these claims. As a result, he has set up an Army-style obstacle course with a tire flip, low crawls, a wall jump consisting of three wooden walls, monkey bars and a rope climb, and all the while, he says Lashley will fail and that he is better at this than Lashley will be. He then says that when Lashley fails, it will prove that Canada has the best military in the world and not the United States. Lashley then shows up, and says everyone is tired of hearing Sami and that he will beat the obstacle course before beating Sami on Sunday. A coin is tossed, and Bobby Lashley goes first on the obstacle course. Sami says the timer starts on his count, and Lashley powers his way through the obstacle course in 42 seconds. He is then blindsided by Sami Zayn. Sami Zayn hits Lashley with a Helluva Kick, then referees and officials check on Lashley while Sami is held back.
Backstage, Kevin Owens formulates a strategy against Braun Strowman with Finn Balor and Bobby Roode. Finn says they have not agreed to anything, then Braun shows up and says he has a great idea: all three of them teaming up on him.
Braun Strowman beats Kevin Owens, Bobby Roode and Finn Balor in a Fatal 4-Way Match despite being frog splashed through the commentary table from the top of a ladder by Kevin Owens as well as taking everyone else's finishers.
General Manager Kurt Angle shows up to start tonight's show. Angle welcomes everyone to the show, and is proud to be part of the WWE family for 20 years. He says that unlike other forms of entertainment, WWE never stops, and after some big events in the last few weeks, they are just getting started. Angle then announces that at Money In The Bank, there will two Money In The Bank Matches: one for the men and one for the women, and both matches will be co-branded. He then says that tonight, there will be two qualifying matches for these matches. The first will be Ember Moon vs. Ruby Riott vs. Sasha Banks in a Triple Threat Match, and the other will be a Triple Threat Match between Roman Reigns, Finn Balor and Sami Zayn. Suddenly, Braun Strowman shows up. Braun Strowman talks about a time where his friends built a treehouse without his help just to start their own club, and he waited for all of them to get in the treehouse to knock the whole tree down. Angle admits that Strowman has been on a roll lately, and that if anybody deserves a shot at the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match, it is him. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up. Owens says that if anyone deserves to be in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, it is him, and even though he has been on the red brand for a few weeks, he is the MVP as people chant his name and he is part of highly rated segments, as well as a team player. He then says he plays by the rules, unlike Strowman, who pinned the wrong man last week. He then says the decision from Backlash should be reversed and that he is the one on the roll, not Strowman. He says he should automatically be in the match. Owens says the only thing Strowman deserves is a giant sit in the corner for being a bad monster. Angle says he can't do that, but he does say that Strowman will get a qualifying match. Owens keeps arguing, but Strowman says all Owens deserves is to get these hands. Owens says that Angle will have to make a very smart decision, and that said very smart decision will be him automatically entering the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match, as Commissioner Stephanie McMahon will be watching. Angle says that Strowman will be getting his Money In The Bank qualifying match tonight, and that his opponent will be Owens. Also, that match will happen right now.
Braun Strowman beats Kevin Owens to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
In the locker room, Mike Rome interviews Roman Reigns, who says his mindset is that he is the uncrowned Universal Champion and that WWE doesn't seem to agree with him. He may not be able to control backstage politics, but he can control what happens in the ring, and he has made a career out of silencing the hate. Tonight, he would not want to be Sami Zayn or Finn Balor, as he is pissed off and he is ready to dominate the yard and win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match to take full control of his destiny and win the WWE Universal Championship.
We hear from Bayley, who cannot think of anything better than climbing up the ladder and taking the Money In The Bank Contract. Breezango are also interested in getting the contract, even if they are not in agreement as to what is in the briefcase or how to get it.
Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle is met by Goldust, who wants the opportunity to qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Suddenly, Jinder Mahal and Sunil Singh show up, demanding a shot at the match as well after complaining about Roman Reigns getting one. Angle says Jinder deserves nothing as he has not won at all on Raw. He then tells Jinder he has a rematch with Chad Gable, and if he puts on a good showing, he may get his shot at Money In The Bank. After Goldust quotes the move All About Eve, he leaves.
Baron Corbin and The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) beat Titus Worldwide (Titus O'Neil and Apollo Crews) and No Way Jose.
Ember Moon beats Sasha Banks and Ruby Riott to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Bayley runs in to save Sasha from Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Ember Moon, who says she is over the moon, and that is not accepting limits placed on her by others and rising to the challenge. She says that this is only the beginning, and she plans to take the Money In The Bank contract.
We see a video package of Bobby Lashley's beginnings in amateur wrestling, his meeting with Kurt Angle and his accomplishments in WWE.
Renee Young interviews Bobby Lashley. Lashley says he is blessed, as he had a great, close family. Lashley talks about some of the crazy antics he had with his sisters. He then says he now has an extended family in the WWE Universe, and tells his sisters that he loves them.
In the locker room, Sami Zayn tells Kevin Owens there is a cloud of conspiracy above what should be their parade of triumph. Owens is irritated Sami has a shot at the Money In The Bank Ladder Match as well as what happened last night, but Sami says they should seize power. Sami apologizes for what happened last night, but he says neither of them will be sorry if they do not get the Universal Championship in their possession. Sami asks Owens if he has his back, and Owens hesitantly says "yes."
Jinder Mahal beats Chad Gable, finally getting his first victory on the Raw brand. After the match, Sunil Singh chastises Chad Gable. Gable pushes him out of the ring, but Jinder Mahal goes after Gable and proceeds to attack him again.
We hear from Alexa Bliss, who says that just because you're bullied, you cannot accomplish your dreams. She plans to take the Money In The Bank contract and cash in on Nia Jax to prove dreams can come true. The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) say that they will rise their way to a Money In The Bank contract and bring back the wasteland.
General Manager Kurt Angle is met by Zack Ryder, who wants to qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match in his hometown. Suddenly, Jinder Mahal shows up, demanding he be placed in the Triple Threat Money In The Bank Qualifying Match, making it a Fatal 4-Way. Angle tells Jinder that this is not happening. An angry Jinder leaves, then Ryder and Angle fistbump.
Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre beat Heath Slater and Rhyno.
We look back on Titus O'Neil's trip on the way to the ring during Greatest Royal Rumble, courtesy of Progressive auto insurance.
Elias is in the ring. He says he knows so many truth, and there is no truth more apparent than the truth that WWE stands for "Walk With Elias." He says that he is on a different planet than everyone else, as he was interrupted by pancakes, conga lines and "that glorious fraud" Bobby Roode. He then calls Billy Joel "a talentless, boring hack" and says that if Roode wants to interrupt him again, he will rip out his vocal chords, then go on to win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. He then says Rusev Day has nothing on him before telling everyone to shut up. Elias then proceeds to play guitar and sing about Bobby Roode, but he is interrupted after he sings that even if the Islanders were brought back, Long Island, New York would still suck.
Bobby Roode beats Elias. After the match, Charly Caruso interviews Bobby Roode. Roode says feeling great is an understatement, as he is hoping to be next in line for a Money In The Bank Ladder Match opportunity, which he says will be absolutely glorious.
Seth Rollins shows up. Rollins says he is feeling really good right now, and that last night, The Miz took him to the limit. In the end, he stomped down his dream of becoming a nine-time WWE Intercontinental Championship, and he still stands as champion. He says that if there is one thing to learn from The Miz, it is the kind of champion he does not want to be. Seth says he wants to be a fighting champion, and while Money In The Bank is a hot topic and he knows how winning it can change your life, he wants to make the Intercontinental Championship the most important title on Raw. He decides to do this by issuing an open challenge for the title right now. That open challenge is answered by Mojo Rawley, who says this is the Raw debut that he deserves, for when opportunity knocks, he knocks people down. He plans to do exactly that to Rollins just like he did Zack Ryder and take the Intercontinental Championship, then qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match and win the contract, as Mondays will be "Monday Night Rawley." Seth responds by saying that if he wants the Intercontinental Championship, all he has to do is get in the ring and get his ass kicked.
Seth Rollins retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Mojo Rawley.
We hear from Finn Balor, who says he is smiling because he enjoys overcoming the odds. He plans to qualify tonight and win the Money In the Bank Ladder Match, which will make tonight's victory so much sweeter.
The Deleters of Worlds (Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt) beat Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel (who are officially no longer called The Miztourage).
We hear from Natalya, who says it was an honor to be in the first women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match, and that she plans to win the contract the second time around. We also hear from Baron Corbin, who says that he walked out a winner last year, and that this year will be no different.
Finn Balor beats Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Jinder Mahal shows up and trips Roman Reigns from outside of the ring, putting an end to the Spear and costing Roman the match. Sami hits the Helluva Kick on Roman, but Finn drop kicks Sami into the corner and hits the Coup De Grace to get the win.
Jonathan Coachman is in the ring to moderate an in-ring face off between the team of WWE CEO Triple H and Raw Commissioner Stephanie McMahon and the team of Raw General Manger Kurt Angle and "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. Triple H and Stephanie show up first, followed by Kurt Angle and Ronda Rousey. Triple H says it is a shame that everyone is chanting for Ronda Rousey, because the fans want to like her and the deafening roar will become a deafening silence due to Kurt Angle. Triple H says Kurt Angle has intensity and integrity, but he does not "get the intelligence thing" after Angle set her up for what he says is embarrassment on the grandest stage of all. He says this is a whopper even for Kurt, and wants to know why. Rousey intervenes, wanting to know why she was signed with ulterior motives. Stephanie tries to brush it aside, saying Rousey's career will be rebuilt after WrestleMania. When Rousey demands an answer, Stephanie says they signed her because she is what is best for business. She also says that Angle has derailed her career and cost her and WWE millions of dollars, and that both Angle and Rousey work for her. Stephanie asks Ronda who she thinks she is. Angle takes this question, saying she is Ronda Rousey and that she will make Stephanie tap out. Triple H says she knows who Ronda Rousey is, and then says that what Ronda Rousey has made possible in UFC and the Olympics means nothing in the WWE. He also says that WWE is his and Stephanie's entire lives. Triple H says they are confident because they know the rules and Ronda does not, and that they know the rules because they are the ones to make them. He says Ronda losing is a foregone conclusion. Stephanie says it is important for her and Triple H to win, as Angle, Rousey and the entire locker room will learn to respect authority. Angle says that Ronda Rousey is the baddest woman on the planet and that she will prove it by making Stephanie tap out. Stephanie tells Ronda Rousey to remember that she chose this path and it is all on her, and that she will lose at WrestleMania in her very first match in WWE history. She also says the entire world knows how Ronda Rousey handles losses. Rousey asks Stephanie if she is right- or left-handed so Stephanie can still sign her checks when she rips a hand off. The pre-match face-off ends with a photo op, and both teams stare each other down in the center of the ring. Triple H and Angle shake hands, then Stephanie offers her hand to Ronda Rousey before telling her she will lose. Rousey steps up, then stops Stephanie from leaving the ring. Triple H attacks Kurt Angle with a microphone from behind, and Ronda goes after Triple H only for Stephanie to put her through one of the tables.
Bayley beats Sonya Deville with a roll-up. After the match, Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville attack Bayley, and Sasha Banks runs into the ring to fight Mandy and Sonya off. After Sasha and Bayley clean house, Sasha asks Bayley to raise her hand, and Bayley says she didn't need her help. Sasha grabs Bayley by the chin, and this starts a brawl between Sasha and Bayley that Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville take advantage of. Sasha asks Bayley to raise her hand, and Bayley says she didn't need her help. Sasha grabs Bayley by the chin, and this starts a brawl between Sasha and Bayley that Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville take advantage of.
We see a video package chronicling Asuka's undefeated streak.
The Miz guests on commentary for the next match.
Seth Rollins beats Finn Balor in a close match.
It is announced that the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal, the WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal and Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship will be part of the WrestleMania 34 pre-show.
We look back at Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg for the WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 33, courtesy of Snickers.
We see a video package chronicling Brock Lesnar's 365-day reign as WWE Universal Champion as well as the events leading up to Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania.
Backstage, Paul Heyman is on the phone when General Manager Kurt Angle shows up. Angle tells Heyman that the most important part of WrestleMania is to keep the main event intact. Heyman says he and Brock Lesnar will go out to the ring, say their piece and keep the fighting at WrestleMania. Angle asks Heyman not to say anything that would get Roman Reigns riled up. Heyman laughs at the thought of Angle being concerned about Lesnar's well-being, but Angle says both Roman and Lesnar want to injure each other more than ever. Heyman says he will take it under consideration.
Sheamus and Cesaro show up. Sheamus says Braun Strowman needs to listen up. Cesaro says he and Sheamus do not care who Braun's tag team partner is, as Braun will still lose due to not being a tag team wrestler. Sheamus says Braun and his tag team partner will never be a real team while Cesaro says they will never get the Raw tag team titles. Suddenly, Braun Strowman shows up. He tells Sheamus and Cesaro that they are right in thinking he does not play well with others; nevertheless, he must have a tag team partner, and he has gotten one. He has been talking to that partner in the back, and his partner has a problem with what Sheamus and Cesaro are saying. Cesaro dares his partner to get in the ring if he has a problem. Braun says he will, on the condition that he gets a match with either Sheamus or Cesaro. Sheamus and Cesaro accept the challenge. Braun Strowman then says "Good...I'll go get him." He heads to the back, but warns Sheamus and Cesaro that he is a lot like him, but just a little different. Braun heads to the back, then the mystery tag team partner shows up. It is Braun Strowman in a white sleeveless shirt and a pair of glasses. He then says Braun is his brother and that he is "Brains," and that he is about to knock the brains out of their heads. Sheamus and Cesaro then fight Braun, and Sheamus hits a Brogue Kick. Sheamus and Cesaro then gang up on Braun, who powers out and fights back. Sheamus and Cesaro high-tail it out of the ring.
We hear from Goldust, who quotes a line from Andre The Giant from The Princess Bride before saying that he will lay his hands upon Andre's gold effigy when he wins the Andre The Giant Battle Memorial Battle Royal and HBO will have to make a documentary about him. We then hear from Matt Hardy, who also seeks to win the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. He says that the ancients have trained him, and that he will render all challengers obsolete before announcing that he and Goldust will square off tonight. That match is next.
Matt Hardy beats Goldust.
We hear from Alexa Bliss and Mickie James, who continue to make fun of Nia Jax prior to her interview.
We are WWE.
John Cena shows up. John Cena says he may be entering WrestleMania as a fan, and says he will not take a spot at a a battle royal from someone who has earned it. He says that he wants a match with The Undertaker at WrestleMania, as nobody will be held back from a WrestleMania moment and two legends will duke it out. He talks about his engagement to Nikki Bella at last year's WrestleMania, and says there is a lot of things going on outside the ring for him, but change happens for him everyday. Cena then says this year's WrestleMania is the perfect opportunity for a change. The crowd chants for The Undertaker. Cena then says he hopes The Undertaker hears the crowd, and says he probably doesn't. He then says he is proud to come to WrestleMania as a fan due to what is happening at WrestleMania this year. Cena then apologizes about The Undertaker, saying he did everything he possibly could to summon him, as did the fans. He almost gives up on the Atlanta, Georgia crowd in the process. Cena then tells the Atlanta crowd to give it everything they have to summon The Undertaker. He then tells the crowd to get louder. The crowd then starts chanting for The Undertaker. Once again, nothing happens, and Cena shows disappointment in The Undertaker once again for not doing anything for four weeks straight. He says The Undertaker can ignore him all he wants, but the second he ignores the fans, he is a dead man walking. Cena says it is obvious that he left his hat in the ring and his balls at home. The crowd then chants for Cena.
In the locker room, General Manager Kurt Angle asks Roman Reigns not to ruin his WrestleMania opportunity, and says Paul Heyman has agreed not to say anything that would cause Roman to attack Brock Lesnar. Since he has respect for Angle, he is willing to hear Heyman out. As for Brock Lesnar, he has had it with him, and he tells Angle to take his peace treaty back to the pawn shop where he left his gold medals.
Elias is in the center of the ring. He plays guitar, then says he has the keys to life and if anyone wants to be saved, they must know that WWE stands for "Walk With Elias." He then calls Atlanta, Georgia "a hellhole of a dump" and that if it were up to him, he would bypass the city and go to another one that actually matters. Elias says that at WrestleMania, he has the performance of a lifetime in store for everyone, then plays another song. That song is quickly interrupted by Heath Slater's entrance theme.
Elias beats Heath Slater.
Backstage, Braun Strowman runs into Curt Hawkins, who is wearing a "Pick Me Braun" tanktop. He wants Braun to pick him as a tag team partner so he can get his big break. Curt gets tossed into a nearby wall.
We see footage from earlier today where Renee Young interviews Nia Jax. Nia Jax says Alexa Bliss' treatment towards her took her back to how it was for her growing up, but she has learned to respect herself. She says that she has been disappointed in herself, and that comments made towards her by Alexa Bliss and Mickie James have chipped at her confidence. However, she has grown to love who she is and what she has accomplishments. Nia goes on to call Alexa Bliss a representation of all the people who want to keep her down, and calls Alexa "an insecure little girl" and "a pathetic fly" before saying she will squash her like a bug.
Dana Brooke and Asuka beat Alexa Bliss and Mickie James. After the match, Alexa and Mickie double team Asuka and Dana, then Nia Jax runs out and gets her hands on Alexa. Mickie attacks Nia from behind to let Asuka get away, and Nia Jax makes Mickie pay by laying her out.
Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle meets up with Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar. Heyman says he will keep it positive when he talks about Lesnar's Universal Title match with Roman Reigns in the ring.
Tomorrow night on WWE Mixed Match Challenge: Bobby Roode and Charlotte Flair vs. The Miz and Asuka!
Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman show up. Suddenly, WWE Superstars show up to form a human wall on the ramp in case Roman Reigns shows up. Heyman tries to speak, but he is preoccupied by the wall of Superstars. He says that is the picture perfect example of General Manager Kurt Angle's overcompensative behavior, and says control really belongs to Brock Lesnar. He then swears and affirms to tell nothing but the truth, and that last time he and Brock Lesnar were in New Orleans, he swore Lesnar would break The Undertaker's undefeated streak, and Lesnar did. He then talks about Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship and how everyone thinks it is Roman's destiny to dethrone Lesnar as WWE Universal Champion. He admits that one has to respect Roman, his bloodline and his accomplishments, but this Sunday, Brock Lesnar will F5 Roman Reigns and pin him in the center of the ring to retain the WWE Universal Championship. He says this is not a prediction, but a spoiler as well as the truth. Heyman also says that should Lesnar injure himself, then this is the last time he and Lesnar will be seen on Raw. Heyman then talks about the whole mystique that he has built about Brock Lesnar, and says the image he has created is 100% true. He also says Lesnar feels there is not one person in the locker room who can hold his jock, let alone his title. He then says Roman Reigns' only choice is to accept defeat, and that Lesnar owns Reigns, who will go home to his extended family and tell them he got conquered by Brock Lesnar, because the truth is that Roman Reigns is Lesnar's bitch. To the surprise of nobody, Roman Reigns shows up and meets the wall of Superstars, who keep him from going down the ramp. He asks the full-time Superstars if they are going to protect a part-timer like Brock Lesnar, and tells them to think about it. The wall of Superstars then make a path for Roman Reigns to head straight down the ramp, and Reigns heads to the ring. Roman gets in, then both he and Lesnar circle the inside of the ring. Lesnar then slides out and takes the WWE Universal Championship with him. However, instead of leaving towards the back, he grabs a steel chair and takes it back into the ring with him. Lesnar charges at Roman with the chair, but Roman answers with three Superman Punches. Lesnar stumbles and grabs the chair again, but Roman hits a fourth Superman Punch before waiting for Lesnar to get up. Lesnar gets up, but Roman quickly hits a fifth Superman Punch before focusing on the WWE Universal Championship. Roman holds the WWE Universal Championship in the air in the center of the ring, then looks at the WrestleMania sign. Suddenly, Lesnar gets up, picks Roman up and hits Roman with an F5. Lesnar and Heyman then head to the back to end the show.
