Lucha Underground ring announcer Melissa Santos and Impact Wrestling backstage interviewer Mackenzie Mitchell show up, asking the crowd if they are ready for a show tonight.
Matanza Cueto beats Chavo Guerrero Jr., Jack Evans, Caleb Konley, Moose and "Reborn" Matt Sydal in a six-way match. After the match, Chavo gets on the microphone hypes up the event, and says that every year, Lucha Underground always tries to top the last season. He then says that on June 13th, exactly that will happen when the fourth season premieres. We see a teaser for season four of Lucha Underground, which confirms the premiere date of June 13th.
Allie retains the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship against Taya Valkyrie (representing Impact Wrestling for this match).
Teddy Hart and Scott Steiner (representing Impact Wrestling) beat oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) with a Steiner Recliner to Dave Crist, then Scott Steiner tosses the referee out of the ring.
Dezmond Xavier, Andrew Everett and DJ Z beat Drago, King Cuerno and Aerostar with a modified Indian Death Lock from King Cuerno to Andrew Everett. Both teams show respect after the match.
Before the next match, Famous B advertises Infamous Incorporated and its infamous "423-GET-FAME" number, then announces his back-up who will be representing him in this match: Marty "The Moth" Martinez.
Trevor Lee beats Marty "The Moth" Martinez beats an inside cradle with a grabbing of the tights after Caleb Konley grabs at Marty's leg as the referee is distracted only for Famous B to pull Konley down.
The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) retain the Impact Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Killshot and The Mack. Santana and Ortiz are joined by Diamante after the match.
Before the next match, Eli Drake says it is the same thing everywhere he goes and that he has the undeniable kevorka. He then makes fun of the crowd for being "a bunch of nerds" and "virgins" who want to boo Impact Wrestling and cheer Lucha Underground. He then talks about how his opponent is in both Lucha Underground and Impact, looks like "a cross-eyed half-wit" and how he is smarter than he looks. After "The Machine' Brian Cage shows up, Eli Drake says they go way back, starting as a tag team in the indies. Eli Drake then says he knows Cage, and says that "it was a great time carrying [Cage]" before telling Cage that they do not have to deal with the nerds in the crowd and that they can just have a night out on the town. Eli Drake extends his hand, and Cage shakes it. They both are about to leave the ring when Eli Drake goes for a cheap shot, but Cage sees it coming and ducks, starting the next match.
"The Machine" Brian Cage (representing Lucha Underground for this event) beats Eli Drake.
Sami Callihan (representing Lucha Underground for this event as Jeremiah Crane) beats Eddie Edwards in an "I Quit" Match. At one point in the match, Jeremiah Crane tries to choke out Eddie Edwards with a chair, and when asked if he wants to quit, Eddie replies with "Kiss my ass, Solomon Crowe!" This leads to an "NXT" chant and Crane telling the crowd "fuck you." Later still, oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) show up and distract Eddie, and while Eddie takes them out, Crane takes advantage and pulls a baseball bat out from underneath the ring. He sets up the same situation that destroyed Eddie's orbital bone - a chair on top of Eddie's face with the baseball bat in Crane's hand - and when the referee demands that Crane not repeat the injury, Crane smacks him with the bat and knocks him out of the ring. As he attempts the attack again, Don Callis suddenly shows up and warns Crane not to do it. Callis throws in the towel on behalf of Impact Wrestling, and Crane tries it a third time before Moose runs in with a chair and chases Crane out of the ring and into the crowd.
Before the next match, Mackenzie Mitchell advertises Pentagon Jr. and Fenix will have a one-on-one match at Redemption.
Before the main event begins, it is announced that the main event is a triple threat match between Austin Aries, Pentagon Jr. and Fenix. (The match was originally a tag team match between the team of Alberto El Patron and Pentagon Jr. and the team of Austin Aries and Fenix, but Alberto El Patron has failed to show despite going at it with Aries a pre-match press conference. The fans make their feelings known by chanting "Fuck Del Rio!" shortly after the match begins. Not long after the event, it is announced that Alberto El Patron's employment with Impact Wrestling is terminated, even though El Patron claims he failed to show due to a family emergency. Less than a week after El Patron's firing, it is announced on April 13th that El Patron will be returning to AAA at Triplemania 26.)
Pentagon Jr. (going by his regular name instead of "Pentagon Dark") beats Fenix and Austin Aries in a three-way match, pinning Fenix after both Pentagon Jr. and Fenix superkick Austin Aries out of the ring.
Friday, April 6, 2018
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 5, 2018
Eli Drake is seen entering the arena in footage from earlier today, as is Moose.
Lashley shows up to start tonight's show. He says that every time somebody new shows up, they try to make this big buzz as "the next big thing," and the first person they set their eyes on is him. He says everybody does this because he is the top of the food chain, and if anyone wants to make a name for themselves, they have to test themselves against him. He then says this is what "The Machine" Brian Cage has done, and that he has not made a name for himself yet after getting a fluke victory on him. He dares Cage to get in the ring with him again, and if he can beat him, he will be somebody as "Bobby Lashley will make you famous."
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Lashley.
The Pluto TV Rewind of the Week is Dale Torborg laying out Simon Diamond.
Allie shows up. She says that last week, Su Yung jumped her from behind like a coward, and while she used to be afraid of monsters like her, she is not anymore. She tells Su Yung to "get [her] ass out here," then Su Yung shows up.
Allie beats Su Yung by disqualification.. During the match, Braxton Sutter runs out and distracts Allie, but Allie sees Su Yung coming and hits her with a Codebreaker for a two count. When she goes for the Best Superkick Ever, Braxton Sutter grabs at Allie's leg, then Su Yung grabs her Kendo stick, pushes the referee, hits Allie in the gut with it and then swings it at the referee, who ducks and rolls out of the ring. After the match, Su Yung chokes Allie out with the Kendo stick.
Impact Wrestling vs. Lucha Underground is tomorrow night at WrestleCon at The Sugar Mill, 1021 Convention Center Boulevard in New Orleans, Louisiana! The event will also be streamed live on Twitch at twitch.tv/ImpactWrestling.
Rosemary announces that next week, Rosemary takes on Taya Valkyrie. Rosemary dares Taya to join her in a demon's dance so they can finish their feud once and for all.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Josh Mathews and "Reborn" Matt Sydal. Sydal says Petey William brought bad vibes that cost him the Impact Wrestling Grand Championship last week, and Josh Mathews blames the loss on Austin Aries, as Aries cost him what he has worked for for years and was gifted to him by Sydal. He says that he hates Aries and that they will be Aries' downfall. Sydal tells Mathews that he will handle Petey Williams at Reemption. Mathews says that he is a trained wrestler, and that he proved that he was tough enough to be a wrestler. He then says that next week, he will take on Petey Williams in a wrestling match next week and destroy the Canadian Destroyer.
Backstage, KM tells "The Standby Wrestler" Richard Justice that he has a match. After he tells Justice where the ring entrance is, he demands the producers play Justice's music.
KM shows up after "The Standby Wrestler" Richard Justice has made his way to the ring, and says he is out here to tell Justice that he thinks he is a fat, disgusting embarrassment to the professional wrestling business and Impact Wrestling, and tells him he is so fat that when he orders a bowl of cereal, it comes with a lifeguard. He then tells him that he is so fat that when he goes to a restaurant and the waiter hands him a menu, he says "Yes, please." After two more fat jokes, he gets to the punchline and punches out Richard Justice, and Fallah Bahh runs into the ring to fight KM. The Cult of Lee (Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley) then run in and attack Bahh and Justice, then Tyrus runs into the ring and fights off KM and The Cult of Lee with ease. Tyrus says he is back and that he can still smash, and that he does not like shaming and bullying as the bullies have more problems than the victims. He then goes on to make fun of KM and The Cult of Lee.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Eli Drake. He has a shot at the tag team titles, but Moose wants to take a shot at the tag team titles as well as the world title. He then says that tonight is the night, but all Moose will get for his trouble is a goose egg while he takes both title shots and swims in gold like Scrooge McDuck.
Johnny Impact beats Taiji Ishimori. After the match, Jimmy Jacobs and Kongo Kong show up. Johnny tries to go at it with Kongo Kong, but Kongo Kong quickly overpowers him. When he gets Johnny back into the ring, however, Johnny hits him with a springboard enziguri that knocks Kongo Kong off the apron followed by a pescado to the outside. Jimmy Jacobs then holds Kongo Kong back after this.
We see a video package previewing Alberto El Patron vs. Austin Aries for the Impact Wrestling World Championship at Redemption.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Moose. Moose says he does not worry about anybody, especially Eli Drake, whom he has never lost a match to. He is starting to believe this year is a year of giving, as he not only has a shot at the world title at anytime, but he will have a shot at the tag team titles at any time he wishes after tonight.
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal vs. Kurt Angle at No Surrender 2007 for the TNA X Division Championship.
At the Latin-American Xchange clubhouse, Santana and Ortiz are happy to be tag team champions again. Konnan says he is watching who will win the Case vs. Case match between Eli Drake and Moose, and that it does not matter to him who will win as LAX will take out whoever faces them for the tag team titles.
Eli Drake beats Moose in a Case vs. Case Match to retain his shot at the tag team titles and to win Moose's case for the tag team title shot. During the match, Eli Drake ducks the Gamechanger, which knocks out referee John E. Bravo. Afterwards, oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Sami Callihan) run in and attack Moose to get back at Eddie Edwards, who runs in and fights Sami Callihan. This distracts Jake and Dave Crist, who are tossed out of the ring by Moose. Eli Drake then attacks Moose with Sami Callihan's baseball bat, but Moose kicks out at two. It takes the Gravy Train for Eli Drake to put Moose away.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Lashley shows up to start tonight's show. He says that every time somebody new shows up, they try to make this big buzz as "the next big thing," and the first person they set their eyes on is him. He says everybody does this because he is the top of the food chain, and if anyone wants to make a name for themselves, they have to test themselves against him. He then says this is what "The Machine" Brian Cage has done, and that he has not made a name for himself yet after getting a fluke victory on him. He dares Cage to get in the ring with him again, and if he can beat him, he will be somebody as "Bobby Lashley will make you famous."
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Lashley.
The Pluto TV Rewind of the Week is Dale Torborg laying out Simon Diamond.
Allie shows up. She says that last week, Su Yung jumped her from behind like a coward, and while she used to be afraid of monsters like her, she is not anymore. She tells Su Yung to "get [her] ass out here," then Su Yung shows up.
Allie beats Su Yung by disqualification.. During the match, Braxton Sutter runs out and distracts Allie, but Allie sees Su Yung coming and hits her with a Codebreaker for a two count. When she goes for the Best Superkick Ever, Braxton Sutter grabs at Allie's leg, then Su Yung grabs her Kendo stick, pushes the referee, hits Allie in the gut with it and then swings it at the referee, who ducks and rolls out of the ring. After the match, Su Yung chokes Allie out with the Kendo stick.
Impact Wrestling vs. Lucha Underground is tomorrow night at WrestleCon at The Sugar Mill, 1021 Convention Center Boulevard in New Orleans, Louisiana! The event will also be streamed live on Twitch at twitch.tv/ImpactWrestling.
Rosemary announces that next week, Rosemary takes on Taya Valkyrie. Rosemary dares Taya to join her in a demon's dance so they can finish their feud once and for all.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Josh Mathews and "Reborn" Matt Sydal. Sydal says Petey William brought bad vibes that cost him the Impact Wrestling Grand Championship last week, and Josh Mathews blames the loss on Austin Aries, as Aries cost him what he has worked for for years and was gifted to him by Sydal. He says that he hates Aries and that they will be Aries' downfall. Sydal tells Mathews that he will handle Petey Williams at Reemption. Mathews says that he is a trained wrestler, and that he proved that he was tough enough to be a wrestler. He then says that next week, he will take on Petey Williams in a wrestling match next week and destroy the Canadian Destroyer.
Backstage, KM tells "The Standby Wrestler" Richard Justice that he has a match. After he tells Justice where the ring entrance is, he demands the producers play Justice's music.
KM shows up after "The Standby Wrestler" Richard Justice has made his way to the ring, and says he is out here to tell Justice that he thinks he is a fat, disgusting embarrassment to the professional wrestling business and Impact Wrestling, and tells him he is so fat that when he orders a bowl of cereal, it comes with a lifeguard. He then tells him that he is so fat that when he goes to a restaurant and the waiter hands him a menu, he says "Yes, please." After two more fat jokes, he gets to the punchline and punches out Richard Justice, and Fallah Bahh runs into the ring to fight KM. The Cult of Lee (Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley) then run in and attack Bahh and Justice, then Tyrus runs into the ring and fights off KM and The Cult of Lee with ease. Tyrus says he is back and that he can still smash, and that he does not like shaming and bullying as the bullies have more problems than the victims. He then goes on to make fun of KM and The Cult of Lee.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Eli Drake. He has a shot at the tag team titles, but Moose wants to take a shot at the tag team titles as well as the world title. He then says that tonight is the night, but all Moose will get for his trouble is a goose egg while he takes both title shots and swims in gold like Scrooge McDuck.
Johnny Impact beats Taiji Ishimori. After the match, Jimmy Jacobs and Kongo Kong show up. Johnny tries to go at it with Kongo Kong, but Kongo Kong quickly overpowers him. When he gets Johnny back into the ring, however, Johnny hits him with a springboard enziguri that knocks Kongo Kong off the apron followed by a pescado to the outside. Jimmy Jacobs then holds Kongo Kong back after this.
We see a video package previewing Alberto El Patron vs. Austin Aries for the Impact Wrestling World Championship at Redemption.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Moose. Moose says he does not worry about anybody, especially Eli Drake, whom he has never lost a match to. He is starting to believe this year is a year of giving, as he not only has a shot at the world title at anytime, but he will have a shot at the tag team titles at any time he wishes after tonight.
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal vs. Kurt Angle at No Surrender 2007 for the TNA X Division Championship.
At the Latin-American Xchange clubhouse, Santana and Ortiz are happy to be tag team champions again. Konnan says he is watching who will win the Case vs. Case match between Eli Drake and Moose, and that it does not matter to him who will win as LAX will take out whoever faces them for the tag team titles.
Eli Drake beats Moose in a Case vs. Case Match to retain his shot at the tag team titles and to win Moose's case for the tag team title shot. During the match, Eli Drake ducks the Gamechanger, which knocks out referee John E. Bravo. Afterwards, oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Sami Callihan) run in and attack Moose to get back at Eddie Edwards, who runs in and fights Sami Callihan. This distracts Jake and Dave Crist, who are tossed out of the ring by Moose. Eli Drake then attacks Moose with Sami Callihan's baseball bat, but Moose kicks out at two. It takes the Gravy Train for Eli Drake to put Moose away.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 4, 2018
As Charly Caruso gives a recent rundown of what has happened in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, we see numerous WWE alumni and legends entering the arena. It is also announced that Bobby Fish has suffered a knee injury and is not medically cleared to compete at this time.
Roderick Strong and Pete Dunne vs. The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) in the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic ends in a double disqualification after The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly) attack both teams. As The Undisputed Era leaves, General Manager William Regal shows up. Regal says what The Undisputed Era did was smart, as they thought they did not have to defend the titles if the tournament had no winner. He then says they were not smart enough. He then puts both teams from the finals in a triple threat tag team match against The Undisputed Era for the NXT Tag Team Championships for NXT TakeOver: New Orleans, where the winners will both win the tag team titles and the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
We see a video package previewing the six-way ladder match for the NXT North American Championship at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans.
Kairi Sane beats Vanessa Borne.
In footage from earlier today, Lacey Evans says there is nothing she can accomplish in NXT until General Manager William Regal stops allowing "societal trash" to walk around. She says that she has shown what a strong woman is capable of, and yet "complete psychos" like Nikki Cross run the show. She also asks when the last time Ember Moon has made a difference and shown the strength of a woman. She also plans to take Kairi Sane's opportunity just like a proper woman woman.
Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly confront William Regal over putting Adam Cole in two matches at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans. He gives them three choices: Cole takes part in both matches, O'Reilly competes on his own, or Cole leaves the North American Championship match for the tag team title match.
We see a video package previewing the NXT Championship match between Aleister Black and Andrade "Cien" Almas.
We see footage from earlier this week where Ember Moon is not sorry for her brawl with "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler for Baszler's selfish, spoiled and disrespectful behavior. She says that she represents NXT, and that Baszler started the war and that she will end it.
Next week: Kairi Sane vs. Lacey Evans!
Lars Sullivan vs. Killian Dain ends in a no-contest. During the match, Velveteen Dream shows up after both Lars and Killian fight on the second rope and crash to the outside, and he is soon joined by Adam Cole. They are then joined by Ethan Carter III, and all three men then argue with each other. Killian Dain gets up, as does Lars Sullivan, and neither man is happy that they are here. Ricochet then shows up to round out the preview of NXT TakeOver: New Orleans.
Roderick Strong and Pete Dunne vs. The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) in the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic ends in a double disqualification after The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly) attack both teams. As The Undisputed Era leaves, General Manager William Regal shows up. Regal says what The Undisputed Era did was smart, as they thought they did not have to defend the titles if the tournament had no winner. He then says they were not smart enough. He then puts both teams from the finals in a triple threat tag team match against The Undisputed Era for the NXT Tag Team Championships for NXT TakeOver: New Orleans, where the winners will both win the tag team titles and the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
We see a video package previewing the six-way ladder match for the NXT North American Championship at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans.
Kairi Sane beats Vanessa Borne.
In footage from earlier today, Lacey Evans says there is nothing she can accomplish in NXT until General Manager William Regal stops allowing "societal trash" to walk around. She says that she has shown what a strong woman is capable of, and yet "complete psychos" like Nikki Cross run the show. She also asks when the last time Ember Moon has made a difference and shown the strength of a woman. She also plans to take Kairi Sane's opportunity just like a proper woman woman.
Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly confront William Regal over putting Adam Cole in two matches at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans. He gives them three choices: Cole takes part in both matches, O'Reilly competes on his own, or Cole leaves the North American Championship match for the tag team title match.
We see a video package previewing the NXT Championship match between Aleister Black and Andrade "Cien" Almas.
We see footage from earlier this week where Ember Moon is not sorry for her brawl with "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler for Baszler's selfish, spoiled and disrespectful behavior. She says that she represents NXT, and that Baszler started the war and that she will end it.
Next week: Kairi Sane vs. Lacey Evans!
Lars Sullivan vs. Killian Dain ends in a no-contest. During the match, Velveteen Dream shows up after both Lars and Killian fight on the second rope and crash to the outside, and he is soon joined by Adam Cole. They are then joined by Ethan Carter III, and all three men then argue with each other. Killian Dain gets up, as does Lars Sullivan, and neither man is happy that they are here. Ricochet then shows up to round out the preview of NXT TakeOver: New Orleans.
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
205:Alive - 205 Live recap for April 3, 2018
Hideo Itami and Akira Tozawa vs. Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado gets thrown out by the referee after Tozawa tries to rip off Gran Metalik's mask and the match gets out of control. After the match, Hideo Itami and Akira Tozawa go on the attack, and another referee has to get in to help restore order.
We hear from Drew Gulak, who says his match against Mark Andrews has been postponed until next week by his request, as he wants Mark Andrews at 100% when he faces him so there are no excuses when he wins. He also says he had a PowerPoint Presentation ready as to why he will have Mark Andrews at his mercy with the Gulock, but he has only one slide: because he could. He then says that if anyone steps to him, they will tap out. We then hear from Mark Andrews, who says that Gulak is not the only one who can use the ring to his advantage to prove a point. He says that in their last match, Gulak crossed a line, and now, it has become personal. He says that when he gets his hands on Gulak, he will make him wish he messed with him and that Gulak will never mess with him again.
We see footage from earlier today where General Manager Drake Maverick meets with "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese. He has put him in another match tonight to get him back on the horse, as he feels Nese has untapped potential. He tells Tony Nese to go out there and prove why he is "The Premiere Athlete."
"The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese beats Jonathan Pierce.
In the trainer's room, Kalisto runs into Buddy Murphy, who says tonight is not personal and that he is here to become WWE Crusierweight Championship. He says Kalisto is in his way. He says he will make it quick so Kalisto can go back to his friends.
Buddy Murphy beats Kalisto in an intense match.
We hear from General Manager Drake Maverick, who says he could not be proud of everyone who took part in the Cruiserweight title tournament. He asks fans to watch the WrestleMania kick-off for Mustafa Ali vs. Cedric Alexander for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. He says that everyone who watches it will have their WrestleMania moment and that they will say that they were there when a new Cruiserweight Champion was crowned.
The show ends with a video package chronicling the events leading up to Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at WrestleMania.
We hear from Drew Gulak, who says his match against Mark Andrews has been postponed until next week by his request, as he wants Mark Andrews at 100% when he faces him so there are no excuses when he wins. He also says he had a PowerPoint Presentation ready as to why he will have Mark Andrews at his mercy with the Gulock, but he has only one slide: because he could. He then says that if anyone steps to him, they will tap out. We then hear from Mark Andrews, who says that Gulak is not the only one who can use the ring to his advantage to prove a point. He says that in their last match, Gulak crossed a line, and now, it has become personal. He says that when he gets his hands on Gulak, he will make him wish he messed with him and that Gulak will never mess with him again.
We see footage from earlier today where General Manager Drake Maverick meets with "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese. He has put him in another match tonight to get him back on the horse, as he feels Nese has untapped potential. He tells Tony Nese to go out there and prove why he is "The Premiere Athlete."
"The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese beats Jonathan Pierce.
In the trainer's room, Kalisto runs into Buddy Murphy, who says tonight is not personal and that he is here to become WWE Crusierweight Championship. He says Kalisto is in his way. He says he will make it quick so Kalisto can go back to his friends.
Buddy Murphy beats Kalisto in an intense match.
We hear from General Manager Drake Maverick, who says he could not be proud of everyone who took part in the Cruiserweight title tournament. He asks fans to watch the WrestleMania kick-off for Mustafa Ali vs. Cedric Alexander for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. He says that everyone who watches it will have their WrestleMania moment and that they will say that they were there when a new Cruiserweight Champion was crowned.
The show ends with a video package chronicling the events leading up to Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at WrestleMania.
All Mixed Up - Mixed Match Challenge recap for April 3, 2018
Asuka and The Miz beat Charlotte Flair and Bobby Roode to win Mixed Match Challenge and win $100,000 for Rescue Dogs Rock. At one point in the match, Charlotte Flair puts The Miz in the Figure Eight upon hitting him with a Spear after The Miz mocks "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair.
After the match, Renee Young interviews The Miz and Asuka. The Miz says that this week has been the best week of his life due to the birth of his daughter as well as raising money for Rescue Dogs Rock. He says that it is no surprise that the most must-see tag team went undefeated, but reminds everyone that this tournament was for a variety of causes. He then says that when he and Asuka entered the tournament, they planned on winning $100,000 for Rescue Dogs Rock - whom they call the real winners of the tournament - and they just did that. Asuka says that at WrestleMania, she will become SmackDown Women's Champion, and The Miz then says that "Awe-ska" is awesome.
After the match, Renee Young interviews The Miz and Asuka. The Miz says that this week has been the best week of his life due to the birth of his daughter as well as raising money for Rescue Dogs Rock. He says that it is no surprise that the most must-see tag team went undefeated, but reminds everyone that this tournament was for a variety of causes. He then says that when he and Asuka entered the tournament, they planned on winning $100,000 for Rescue Dogs Rock - whom they call the real winners of the tournament - and they just did that. Asuka says that at WrestleMania, she will become SmackDown Women's Champion, and The Miz then says that "Awe-ska" is awesome.
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for April 3, 2018
General Manager Daniel Bryan shows up to start tonight's show. Daniel Bryan welcomes everyone to the show, then welcomes Commissioner Shane McMahon back. Shane shows up for the first time since Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn attacked him, and calls Daniel a role model for scratching and clawing his way back to something he believes in: competing in WWE again. Shane congratulates Daniel on being medically cleared to compete once again, and says he could not be more excited to be his tag team partner even as he has been through a rocky road courtesy of Sami and Kevin. Thankfully, he has also been medically cleared, and he and Daniel plan to give it everything they've got this Sunday at WrestleMania. Daniel feels there is one more thing to address: over the past six months, he has made a lot of mistakes, especially when it comes to Kevin and Sami, and he allowed his friendship with them to take him in a wrong directions. He admits Shane was right about them, and he apologizes. Shane says he has done some reflection himself and admits he can be hot-headed and stubborn at times. Daniel says he has learned a bit in the WWE, and when tag team partners have some problems, there is only one to resolve it: hug it out. Shane apologizes, then extends his hand. Daniel says they shook hands two minutes ago, and says the Nashville, Tennessee crowd doesn't want to see them shake hands; they want to see them hug it out. Shane admits he is not much of a hugger, but he says he appreciates it. Nevertheless, this leads to a "Hug It Out" chant from the crowd. Shane and Daniel then hug it out. Shane says that worked and that they are on the same page, and Daniel says them being on the same page is bad news for Kevin and Sami, as they will get payback for everything they have done. Shane then thanks Daniel for reinstating Kevin and Sami so they can rid SmackDown Live of Kevin and Sami once and for all. After Daniel asks the crowd if they are ready to see him and Shane beat the holy hell out of Kevin and Sami, the arena erupts into one big "Yes!" chant.
Charlotte Flair beats Natalya with the Figure Eight. During the match, Carmella tries to cash in her Money In The Bank Briefcase on Charlotte, but Charlotte kicks the briefcase out of her hands before the cash-in can happen. Natalya nearly wins on a schoolgirl pin after Charlotte boots Carmella out of the ring, but Charlotte gets the Figure Eight locked in for the win. After the match, Asuka shows up and tells Charlotte that at WrestleMania, the queen will bow down to the empress, as nobody is ready for her. Charlotte takes the microphone away and says she's ready, then asks Asuka if she is ready. Charlotte and Asuka then stare down.
In footage from earlier today, we hear from "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says that "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura must be cute after the games he played with him last week. He admits that he wears his emotions on his sleeve, but that is why he is in the WWE. He says that his emotions are his strength, and that Nakamura has a weakness: he takes him too likely. He then says their dream match is a reality, and that the reality is that he will beat Nakamura.
We see a video package chronicling the recent events in the feud between the team of Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens and the team of Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan.
Bobby Roode guests on commentary for the next match.
Rusev beats Jinder Mahal after Sunil Singh's distraction attempt backfires and Rusev kicks out of a surprise schoolboy pin. After the match, Randy Orton shows up out of nowhere to hit an RKO on Rusev, and Aiden English blindsides Orton before going up top. Bobby Roode leaves the commentary table and pushes English off, and English falls victim to another RKO out of nowhere. Roode then hands the United States title over to Orton in a sign of respect.
We hear from "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura in footage from earlier today. Nakamura says Styles thinks he is playing games, and says he is right. However, he takes this game very seriously, as he has worked his way to America to be part of WrestleMania. He does not take Styles lightly as he knows him very well, and he knows Styles is so emotional that he will make a mistake, and when he does, he will become WWE Champion with a knee to the face.
We look back at "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair vs. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 24, courtesy of Snickers.
Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) advertise free 30-day trials for the WWE Network, which comes with live streaming of WrestleMania absolutely free. Suddenly, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up, and say that it will be free to watch them retain the SmackDown tag team titles. Then, The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) show up and smash a camera.
Primo Colon, Mojo Rawley, Dolph Ziggler and Baron Corbin beat Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) Zack Ryder and "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger.
Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin tell the fans that they will send AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura limping into WrestleMania after they beat them tonight.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn storm out through the crowd, and Kevin says this is still their show and they will speak their minds tonight. Sami makes it clear they will beat Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon tonight, and apologizes to Brie Bella and her daughter Birdie for what they will do to Daniel. He then says it is his and Kevin's dream to obliterate Daniel Bryan, and that they will do it at WrestleMania. Backstage, Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan see what is going on, and as Kevin continues speaking, his microphone is cut off. Security runs in, but Kevin and Sami flee through the crowd. Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon show up and stop them, and Daniel Bryan tells everyone to get their cellphone cameras ready as this will be the last time Sami and Kevin will be seen on SmackDown Live. Shane then unites everyone through a chant of Na Na Hey Hey (The Goodbye Song).
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura, despite a tepid relationship between the two, beat Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin. After the match, Shelton Benjamin sneak attacks Nakamura, who fights Benjamin off. Styles then goes for a Phenomenal Forearm on Nakamura, but just misses hitting Nakamura with it on the way down in response to the near-hit of last week's Kinsasha and pats Nakamura on the head.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Charlotte Flair beats Natalya with the Figure Eight. During the match, Carmella tries to cash in her Money In The Bank Briefcase on Charlotte, but Charlotte kicks the briefcase out of her hands before the cash-in can happen. Natalya nearly wins on a schoolgirl pin after Charlotte boots Carmella out of the ring, but Charlotte gets the Figure Eight locked in for the win. After the match, Asuka shows up and tells Charlotte that at WrestleMania, the queen will bow down to the empress, as nobody is ready for her. Charlotte takes the microphone away and says she's ready, then asks Asuka if she is ready. Charlotte and Asuka then stare down.
In footage from earlier today, we hear from "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says that "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura must be cute after the games he played with him last week. He admits that he wears his emotions on his sleeve, but that is why he is in the WWE. He says that his emotions are his strength, and that Nakamura has a weakness: he takes him too likely. He then says their dream match is a reality, and that the reality is that he will beat Nakamura.
We see a video package chronicling the recent events in the feud between the team of Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens and the team of Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan.
Bobby Roode guests on commentary for the next match.
Rusev beats Jinder Mahal after Sunil Singh's distraction attempt backfires and Rusev kicks out of a surprise schoolboy pin. After the match, Randy Orton shows up out of nowhere to hit an RKO on Rusev, and Aiden English blindsides Orton before going up top. Bobby Roode leaves the commentary table and pushes English off, and English falls victim to another RKO out of nowhere. Roode then hands the United States title over to Orton in a sign of respect.
We hear from "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura in footage from earlier today. Nakamura says Styles thinks he is playing games, and says he is right. However, he takes this game very seriously, as he has worked his way to America to be part of WrestleMania. He does not take Styles lightly as he knows him very well, and he knows Styles is so emotional that he will make a mistake, and when he does, he will become WWE Champion with a knee to the face.
We look back at "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair vs. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 24, courtesy of Snickers.
Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) advertise free 30-day trials for the WWE Network, which comes with live streaming of WrestleMania absolutely free. Suddenly, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up, and say that it will be free to watch them retain the SmackDown tag team titles. Then, The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) show up and smash a camera.
Primo Colon, Mojo Rawley, Dolph Ziggler and Baron Corbin beat Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) Zack Ryder and "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger.
Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin tell the fans that they will send AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura limping into WrestleMania after they beat them tonight.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn storm out through the crowd, and Kevin says this is still their show and they will speak their minds tonight. Sami makes it clear they will beat Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon tonight, and apologizes to Brie Bella and her daughter Birdie for what they will do to Daniel. He then says it is his and Kevin's dream to obliterate Daniel Bryan, and that they will do it at WrestleMania. Backstage, Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan see what is going on, and as Kevin continues speaking, his microphone is cut off. Security runs in, but Kevin and Sami flee through the crowd. Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon show up and stop them, and Daniel Bryan tells everyone to get their cellphone cameras ready as this will be the last time Sami and Kevin will be seen on SmackDown Live. Shane then unites everyone through a chant of Na Na Hey Hey (The Goodbye Song).
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura, despite a tepid relationship between the two, beat Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin. After the match, Shelton Benjamin sneak attacks Nakamura, who fights Benjamin off. Styles then goes for a Phenomenal Forearm on Nakamura, but just misses hitting Nakamura with it on the way down in response to the near-hit of last week's Kinsasha and pats Nakamura on the head.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Monday, April 2, 2018
Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 2, 2018
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.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
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.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
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