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Mitchell’s WWE Super Showdown Results & Report! (6/7/19)
Legend VS Phenom, for the first-time-ever!
WWE returns to Jeddah!
Super Showdown 2019 promises to be historic with the largest battle royal in WWE history! Plus, a first-time-ever of The Undertaker VS Goldberg!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Kickoff – The Usos VS The Revival; The Usos win.
- WWE Universal Championship: Seth Rollins VS Baron Corbin; Rollins wins and retains the WWE Universal Championship.
- WWE Intercontinental Championship: Demon Finn Balor VS Andrade Almas; Balor wins and retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
- Roman Reigns VS Shane McMahon w/ Drew McIntyre; Shane wins.
- 3v1 Handicap: Lucha House Party VS Lars Sullivan; Sullivan wins, by disqualification.
- Triple H VS Randy Orton; Orton wins.
- Braun Strowman VS Bobby Lashley; Strowman wins.
- WWE Championship: Kofi Kingston w/ Xavier Woods VS Dolph Ziggler; Kingston wins and retains the WWE Championship.
- 50-Man Over-the-Top-Rope Battle Royal; Mansoor wins.
- The Undertaker VS Goldberg; The Undertaker wins.
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It’s the WWE Super Showdown Kickoff show!
Join Charly Caruso, Beth Phoenix and David Otunga in the studio as they recap and predict the action that could be equal to or greater than Wrestlemania!
Paul Heyman speaks.
The Advocate has been authorized to advocate Brock Lesnar’s position. Lesnar brutalized Seth Rollins yet did not cash-in. So why didn’t he do that? The week before Wrestlemania, Rollins kicked Lesnar low, and then did it again AT Wrestlemania to steal the title. Do you think Lesnar will let any being get away with that? Lesnar took a chair on Monday to exact a price from Rollins’ body, because Lesnar can. And now that Rollins has paid, it’s time for a new payment: the WWE Universal Championship. Because Lesnar promises to cash in, and take the title away from “Set Freakin’ Rollins.” Will Jeddah become Suplex City for the Beast in the Bank?
WWE superstars speak on the historic 50-Man Battle Royal.
This is the biggest battle royal ever in WWE History, but there can only be one winner. Ricochet promises as the One and Only to be that last man left. Robert Roode says that tonight, live from Jeddah, an opportunity awaits. An opportunity to be the man of holding this historic honor. 50 men enter, one is left standing, and that man will be #AbsolutelyGLORIOUS. Will either of these two men be the historic winner? Or will one of the other 48 take their place?
Backstage interview with WWE Universal Champion, Seth Rollins.
Before touching on what Brock Lesnar did to him on Raw, the obvious question is how he’s feeling. Well if it’s about being 100%, he’s not. Who would be 100% after what Lesnar did to Rollins’ body? But it is what it is. Everyone expects Lesnar to cash-in before the night is over, so how is that affecting Rollins going towards Baron Corbin. Rollins said he would be a fighting champion, so he’s here in Jeddah to do that. The Lone Wolf is a lot of things but he is the #1 contender. Rollins will face Corbin, stomp Corbin out and beat him to retain the title. If Lesnar keeps his word and does show, Rollins will be ready for the Beast. Will the Architect have a double tough double header before he heads home for the States?
More superstars speak on the battle royal.
Heavy Machinery are bringing #BlueCollarSolid to Jeddah, so it’s fitting the literally biggest tag team is in the biggest battle royal ever. 50 men is 500 toes to step on! They’ll get the other 480 out, but then it’ll come down to their 20. Rusev has gone toe-to-toe with the likes of the Undertaker, but he will CRUSH the rest of the field! Whose 10 toes will be standing tall in the ring?
Kickoff – The Usos VS The Revival!
Jimmy & Jey have pulled pranks and poked fun at the #TopGuys over that very attitude. But when these two teams actually faced off, Dash Wilder & Scott Dawson pulled off a win by pulling some tights. Will the Uso Penitentiary lock Dash & Dawson up this time? Or will The Revival break out once and for all?
The teams sort out and and Dawson starts with Jey. Fans rally for the Usos already as Jey and Dawson tie up. Dawson headlocks but Jey powers out. Dawson runs him over and things speed up, Jey hip tosses but Dawson blocks. Jey ducks the clothesline to uppercut Dawson down! Tag to Jimmy and the Usos double whip Dawson for a double back drop! The Usos see Dash coming and hit him with elbows. The Usos then clothesline Dawson out and toss Dash onto him! Jeddah fires up for the Usos as the Revival regroup. But Jimmy intercepts them to CHOP them both! Jimmy puts Dawson in but Dash tags in. The Revival speed up to double clothesline Jimmy down! Dash then slingshots for an elbow drop, covers, TWO!
The Revival keep their cool as Dash rip Jimmy’s shirt off. Fans boo as Dash stomps Jimmy in the corner. Dash tags Dawson and the Revival combine, drop toehold to elbow drop! Cover, TWO! Dawson drops his leg but fans rally with “Let’s Go, Usos!” Dawson whips and elbows Jimmy out of the ring, but Dash comes around to throw haymakers. Dash bumps Jimmy off the apron and Dawson is on him with a snap suplex. Cover, TWO! Dawson keeps on Jimmy with a chinlock and grinding forearms as fans rally up. Jimmy endures and feeds off the fan energy. Jimmy gets up and powers his way to Jey, but Dawson turns him around for an abdominal stretch! Fans boo while Jimmy endures. Jimmy fights out again and hip tosses!
Dawson tags Dash, and Dash intercepts Jimmy. But Jimmy ducks the enziguri to give an enziguri! Both men are down and fans fire up again. Dash and Jimmy crawl, hot tags to Dawson and Jey! Jey rallies with lariats, mule kick to uppercut! Then a duck to the Samoan Drop! Jey throws his shirt to the crowd as he aims at Dawson. Fans echo “Uce! OH!” for the running hip attack! Cover, TWO! Dawson lives but Jey keeps his cool. Fans do not slow down in cheering but Dawson shoves and uppercuts Jey. Dawson then drags Jimmy up and Dash climbs up. But Jey shoves Dash away and Jimmy escapes, crossbody! Cover, TWO!!
Dawson scrambles to the corner but Jey just wants another “Uce! OH!” Jey runs in, but Dash saves Dawson! Jey only gets buckles, and then Dawson feeds Jey at Dash. Dash ducks, cradle! But the ref is busy with Dash! The fans count past 5, but Jey lets off to uppercut Dash! SPINEBUSTER from Dawson, TWO!! Dawson is frustrated, but he keeps on Jey by pulling on his hair. Tag to Dash, and the Revival combine for a double back suplex. But Jey slips out! Jimmy tags in and the Usos each kick the #TopGuys. SUPERKICK for Dash! Dawson blocks and counters, but gets a SUPERKICK from Jey, then DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! Dash runs into SUPERKICKS! Cover, The Usos win!
Winners: The Usos, Jimmy pinning
And the #LockDown is complete! The Usos superkick-off the Super Showdown, but will they be kicking it up a notch towards the Raw Tag Team Championships?
WWE Super Showdown will be historic.
It will have epic encounters, empires colliding, passions burning, and legends rising. Who rises to greatness tonight?!
WWE Universal Championship: Seth Rollins VS Baron Corbin!
It is Wrestlemania deja vu as the Architect steps up to compete first on the card! He’s banged up but mentally prepared for whatever happens tonight! Will Rollins make it through the Lone Wolf only to have a Beast cashing in?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we begin!
Fans clearly love Rollins more than “Jeddah’s Favorite Son,” and they even chant “Burn It Down!” for him already. Rollins and Corbin circle but Rollins is wary of the ribs. They tie up and Corbin powers Rollins to the corner. The ref counts and Corbin lets up, but he slaps the ribs. Rollins punches back! Rollins throws hands on Corbin but Corbin hits back. Corbin knees the ribs and then runs, but Rollins speeds things up to dropkick Coribn down! Corbin gets to a corner and Rollisn runs in, but is put on the apron. Rollins hits back then shoulders in, to slingshot, but Corbin trips him up! Rollins hits ribs on ropes then the mat, and Corbin quickly suplexes Rollins to hang him out to dry. Corbin stomps away on Rollins.
Fans boo as Corbin puts Rollins in a corner for more punishment to the ribs. Corbin even stands on the ribs! He lets up at 4, but argues with the ref. Fans rally up for Rollins but Corbin yanks him up to drop him down. Rollins grits his teeth but Corbin keeps kicking the ribs. Corbin suplexes and hangs Rollins out to dry again. Cover, TWO! Corbin complains about the count but fans boo and jeer. Fans rally for Rollins again but Corbin kicks Rollins to a corner. Corbin throws hands but Rollins counter punches! Rollins backs Corbin down but Corbin shoves him away. Corbin slides out then in, and clotheslines Rollins down! Cover, TWO! Fans still cheer “Let’s Go, Rollins!” as Corbin glares at the ref. Corbin stalks Rollins and waistlocks him for a rear bearhug.
Rollins endures as the bad ribs take the squeeze. Corbin throws body shots on top, but fans rally up. Rollins grits his teeth and fights his way up. Rollins pries his way out but Corbin back suplexes him down! Cover, TWO! Corbin is again annoyed with the ref, but fans boo as he soaks up the heat. Corbin looms over Rollins at the ropes and dares him to quit. Rollins kicks back, so Corbin stomps him back down. Corbin yanks Rollins up but Rollins lands on his feet to PELE! Both men are down and Rollins rests those ribs. Rollins sits up as fans rally again. Rollins counter punches Corbin again, then CHOPS! More haymakers and chops, and Rollins picks up speed. Rollins whips but Corbin reverses, only for Rollins to reverse back and hit Corbin with a roaring elbow! Corbin runs in but into a boot.
Rollins hops up and aims, to leap over Corbin. He runs and Slingblades Corbin down! Corbin rolls out but Rollins keeps moving, to DIVE! Corbin is sent into the announce desk! Rollins puts Corbin in but Corbin rolls all the way out. So Rollisn DIVES again! Fans fire up with Rollins as he drags Corbin up and in again. Rollins hurries to a corner and climbs up, but Corbin stops him with a choke grip! And a choke slam- sunset flip! Cover, TWO! SUPERKICK! Cover, TWO! Corbin survives but Rollins keeps his cool. Fans chant “Burn It Down!” and Rollins goes along with his drumming stomps. Rollins aims but Corbin bails out. Rollins runs but DIVES into an elbow! Corbin gives Rollins the yo-yo slam! Cover, TWO!
Corbin is furious now! He insists the count is not fast enough, but this gives Rollins time to get to a corner. Corbin runs in for a big clothesline, then another! He goes corner to corner but Rollins returns the clothesline! Mule kick, but he misses the stop to get DEEP SIX! Cover, TWO!! Rollins survives and Corbin is exhausted. Corbin is again angry with the referee, “It should be over!” He goes back to Rollins, and reels him in, but Rollins slips through to dodge. Corbin slides out again, but slides into an elbow! That sends Corbin back out, so Corbin grabs himself a chair!
Corbin brings the chair in, but the referee stops him! Corbin does remember that a disqualification won’t get him the title. But he won’t let the ref tell him what to do anymore! “Do you know how to do your job?!” The referee shouts back! And Rollins rolls Corbin, Rollins wins!!
Winner: Seth Rollins, by pinfall; still WWE Universal Champion
The Lone Wolf’s temper gets the better of him, and the Architect uses that to get through! But then Corbin comes back to give him END OF DAYS! “A sore loser” should also be added to Corbin’s list of accolades. But worse yet, here comes THE BEAST!! The Beast in the Bank has his Advocate carrying the briefcase. They promised Friday, and that’s today! Rollins can barely move as Brock Lesnar marches down to the ring, a chair in hand again. Lesnar and Heyman get in the ring, though Heyman falls over! Rollins gives Lesnar a low blow! Rollins sees he has an opening, and uses the chair to SMACK Lesnar! The Architect returns those chair shots in full!
Each SMACK keeps the Beast from using his briefcase. Lesnar grabs the briefcase but that leaves him vulnerable to more chair shots! Rollins dares Lesnar to cash in now! And asks how it feels to be on the other side of the SMACKS! Lesnar even uses his briefcase as a shield, but Rollins won’t stop. Heyman panics as Rollins CURB STOMPS Lesnar on the briefcase!! The Beastslayer staves off a cash-in, but that is just one night in the full year Lesnar still has. Will Rollins keep Lesnar from cashing in when we’re back in the States?
Brock Lesnar takes his time leaving the ring. Rollins really battered the Beast. From the swelling and bruising, Rollins may have even broken Lesnar’s left elbow. Fans taunt Lesnar with “Nana na na, Hey Hey Hey~, good-bye~!” Will Mr. Money in the Bank be in any shape to cash-in any time soon?
WWE Intercontinental Championship: Demon Finn Balor VS Andrade Almas!
El Idolo has been going after the Extraordinary Man and the prestigious title he holds ever since they first encountered each other on Raw. Now both men are SmackDown stars, but the fight continues. Almas has pushed the man to this point, and now he meets the Demon! Will Almas be able to stay tranquilo when faced with Balor’s inner diablo?
The introductions are made, with a truly chilling entrance for The Demon, and the belt is raised. Demon VS Idol begins with the bell!
Almas is wary of the Demon as he approaches. Balor waistlocks and throws Almas but Almas gets clear of a stomp. Almas gest up and circles with Balor. They tie up and Balor waistlocks but gets an elbow. Almas headlocks but Balor powers out and runs him over! Cover, ONE, but Balor has a facelock. Almas works his way up and jawbreakers free. Almas shoves Balor to a corner and hits a big knee! He brings Balor around and hammerlocks, but Balor powers out to back drop. Almas sunset flips but Balor rolls through to basement dropkick! Balor trips Almas up for double stomps! Balor glares at Almas as he goes to a corner. Fans fire up but Almas turns the tables, only to miss and fall out of the ring. Balor runs and wrecks Almas with a dropkick! Balor is on the apron but Almas trips him up!
Almas puts Balor back in and springboards to missile dropkick Balor down! Cover, TWO! Almas keeps his cool and looms over Balor. Fans rally up and Almas drags Balor up. Almas suplexes for uno amigo, then dos amigo. Almas keeps going, but Balor slips out fo the third, only for it to come back around! Cover, TWO! Almas grows frustrated, but he keeps on Balor with an arm surfboard. Fans rally for Balor as he endures. Balor works his way up and around to turn Almas, but Almas kicks back. Almas whips but Balor reverses, only to run into an elbow. Almas drags Balor back up and to a corner, dragon sleeper for the tornado inverted DDT! Cover, TWO! Almas keeps on Balor with a chinlock, but fans rally back up. Balor works his way back up and elbows free. Balor CHOPS Almas, but Almas hits back.
They go back and forth, but Almas throws elbows form all sides. Balor whips and dropkicks Almas down! Almas gets up but Balor follows. Fans rally as Almas runs in, blocks boots and hits a clothesline. Almas goes to the ropes but Balor counters his clothesline with a clothesline. Almas boots but Balor clotheslines Almas out! Balor builds speed to FLY! The Demon whips El Idolo out! Balor puts Almas in fast and hops up on the apron. Almas shoulders out but Balor dodges, to then kick away on Almas between the ropes! Balor lets Almas go at the ref’s count and Almas staggers away. Balor runs in corner to corner for a CHOP! Almas staggers away again and Balor whips him corner to corner for another CHOP!
Balor whips Almas again but Almas reverses and redirects, only for Balor to go up and over. Almas BOOTS Balor, then brings him in for another dragon sleeper. But Balor blocks the tornado to hit his own elbow drop DDT! And then 1916! Cover, TWO! Balor keeps his cool as fans rally up. Balor runs but Amlas dodges the Slingblade to CHOP! But Almas runs into the Slingblade anyway! Balor runs into another boot, but stays standing!? Almas kicks and hits the elbow! But Balor stands again! Almas is in shock, so he tries a handspring PELE! Balor is down and Almas goes corner to corner, Cien Knees! Cover, TWO!! Balor survives and Almas grows frustrated. Fans rally up as Almas drags Balor to a drop zone. Almas goes up top, moonsault! Almas lands on his feet when Balor dodges to moonsault again, but gets knees!
Balor crawls away to the apron, but Almas follows. Balor shoulders in then throws more haymakers. Almas blocks the kick to throw hands of his own, then runs to sunset flip! But Balor holds the ropes! Balor double stomps Almas down! Balor puts Almas back in then climbs up, double stomps to the back! Cover, TWO!! Almas lives but Balor keeps his cool. Balor fires up with fans as he drags Almas up. Almas back drops out of the powerbomb but Balor sunset flips. Now it’s Almas who rolls through to basement Meteora! Almas drags Balor up, hammerlock, La Sombra DDT! Cover, TWO!? Balor survives Almas’ best move?! Fans declare “This is Awesome!” but Almas shakes his head. Almas swears to be champion, and drags Balor up.
Almas powerbomb lifts but Balor slips out to powerbomb Almas! Balor blasts him with a shotgun dropkick! Balor hurries to the top but Almas intercepts with haymakers. Almas climbs from the outside to join Balor, springboard, but Balor blocks! Balor gives Almas a SUPER DDT! Balor goes back up, COUP DE GRACE!! Cover, Finn Balor wins!!
Winner: Finn Balor, by pinfall; still WWE Intercontinental Champion
The Demon is the key to Finn Balor beating El Idolo! Will anyone dethrone Finn Balor as champion with this second gear always up his sleeve?
More WWE superstars speak on tonight’s 50-Man Battle Royal.
The Miz says 50 superstars have the opportunity to make history, but only one will. He has main-evented Wrestlemania, is the star of his own reality show, but he’s yet to win such a big battle royal. So to everyone else in the ring, from Samoa Joe to Shinsuke to Nakamura to Buddy Murphy, “Bye bye bye!” But this isn’t N*Sync, this up-and-out of the ring! Miz will create history because he’s… AWESOME! But Jinder Mahal vows to cement his legacy by winning this historic match. Not only that, but the Modern Day Maharaja won then lost the WWE 24/7 Championship. So on the flight back, Mahal will hunt R-Truth down to take that title back. Who returns home triumphant in more ways than one?
Roman Reigns VS Shane McMahon w/ Drew McIntyre!
The Big Dog made SmackDown his Yard during the Superstar Shake-Up when he Superman Punched Vince McMahon! But “The Best in the World” could not stand by, as hypocritical as it seemed. Will Shane O’Mac prove the WWE is still McMahon Land? Or will Roman prove Shane’s bark is worse than his bite?
But of course, the “BEST in the WOOOOOOOORLD~!” has his World Cup trophy present, too. That doesn’t bug Roman one bit as he steps in the ring. The bell rings, and we begin this Best Grudge Match in the World!
McIntyre distracts Roman and Shane goes right at him! Shane punches and kicks away on Roman in the corner, but then punches Roman around the ring. Shane grinds Roman’s face into the ropes, but lets up at the count. He comes back to throw more hands on Roman, but Roman throws big hands of his own! Roman whips Shane corner to corner then runs in, only to get post! Shane stomps and kicks Roman again, then drags him up for throat punches. Shane throws Roman into the other post! Roman falls out of the ring and McIntyre looms. McIntyre gets a cheap shot in while Shane talks with the ref. Shane goes to fetch Roman, puts him in the ring, then CHOKES him! The ref reprimands Shane but Shane lets up to club Roman more. Shane gives Roman a swift Russian Leg Sweep, covers, TWO!
Shane argues with the ref but stomps and punches Roman more. Roman stands but gets more hands, to give uppercuts! Shane wobbles but Roman starts rallying with clotheslines. Roman whips, Shane reverses, and Shane dodges the leaping lariat to give a flying back elbow! Cover, TWO! Shane keeps on Roman with crossface forearms, and then a chinlock. Shane digs his knee into Roman but fans rally up. Roman powers up but Shane wrangles him to the mat for a cover, TWO! Shane is back with the chinlock but Roman endures again. Shane thrashes him around and Roman starts to fade. But Roman feeds off fan energy, and powers his way back to his feet. Roman powers Shane into buckles to then ram his shoulder in again and again! He gives Shane those point-blank lariats! Roman gets all 10, then runs to BOOT Shane down!
McIntyre looms again but Roman has him back off. Roman hears the fans as he locks ‘n’ loads. Roman runs but Shane chop blocks his feet out! Cover, TWO! Shane keeps on Roman by pulling on his hair. Shane drags Roman into the triangle hold! It’s like Shane promised! But Roman endures, reaching for ropes. Fans rally as Shane squeezes. Roman refuses to fade out, as he does what he promised: dead lift Shane up for a powerbomb! Cover, TWO!! Shane survives and crawls away. Roman sees Shane slump out of the ring, so he heads out to fetch him. Roman puts Shane back in but McIntyre attacks! McIntyre throw shim into barriers, but then Roman throws McIntyre into the post! Roman gives McIntyre a SUPERMAN PUNCH! Shane leaps in for a SUPERMAN PUNCH!
Roman puts Shane back in but Shane kicks the ropes to hit Roman low! Shane runs to SPEAR Roman!! Cover, TWO!! Roman survives Shane’s second-hand copy of his own move. Shane drops elbows over and over on Roman, then sits him in a corner. Shane stomps Roman again, then goes to the opposite corner. This was the other promise Shane made, and he climbs up top. But Roman SUPERMAN PUNCHES Shane down! Cover, TWO!! Shane still lives and Roman is surprised. Roman catches his breath while fans rally back up. Roman glares at Shane as he goes to the corner. The fans echo the battle cry, and Roman runs into Shane’s kick! Roman rocks Shane with another uppercut! But Shane falls into the ref! McIntyre slips in to CLAYMORE Roman! Shane hurries to the cover and the ref counts, Shane wins!!
Winner: Shane McMahon, by pinfall
The Scottish Terminator is again Shane’s insurance policy! McIntyre helps Shane win, then hoists him up on his shoulders to celebrate. Will the Best in the World continue to play the part of spoiled rich kid and get away with everything?
Backstage interview with WWE Champion, Kofi Kingston!
Kofimania is joined by Xavier Woods as The New Day is here. When Doph Ziggler returned to attack Kofi, it was to take that title. With everything Kofi’s been through, is he concerned he can’t keep up with Ziggler’s intensity? The New Day chuckles at that. Is Kofi not intense? There’s more to a fight than intensity. This match is about more than just the title. Ziggler left Kofi beaten and battered. Kofi could’ve stayed on a stretcher but he forced himself to stand tall to show everyone what a champion really is.
Woods say Kofi isn’t just a champion, he’s a hero! Ghana loved Kofi’s homecoming! It was the best preparation Kofi could’ve had. Ziggler may be fighting with intensity, Kofi is fighting with purpose. Kofi will do this for everyone who has ever had a dream and believed in themselves. ZIggler obsesses, but Kofi will give Ziggler something new to obsess over: a night where Ziggler didn’t get the job done. And Kofi will remain the W, W, E, World, Heavyweight, CHAMPION!
3v1 Handicap: Lucha House Party VS Lars Sullivan!
Ever since arriving on the WWE main roster, The Freak has been destroying who he wants, when he wants. But Kalisto, Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik have been the only trio to put up a fight and survive the Leviathan’s presence. Can they combine their powers to be the first men to down the Mile High Monster? Or will Lars’ first actual match go the way all his assaults have gone?
The bell rings, and Kalisto starts against Lars. Fans echo “Lucha! Lucha!” as Kalisto keeps out of Lars’ reach. Lars grins, though, as he finally gets Kalisto in a corner! Lars rams his shoulder in again and again, but lets up at the ref’s count. Kalisto crawls but Lars picks him up to club him back down. Lars grabs Kalisto and trophy lifts him, to snake eyes off the buckles! Kalisto crawls but Lars actually throws him to his corner! Lars dares someone to tag in, so Lince takes the challenge. Lince stays away but finds he’s in a corner. He manages to turn things around and CHOPS Lars! Lince throws fast hands but Lars shoves him away. Lars blocks a boot to give a BIg body shot! Lars drags Lince up again, for a gut wrench to the Canadian rack.
Lince fights out and throws more hands, but Lars grabs him to shove him way out of the ring! The ref keeps Lars back but not for long as Lars goes out to fetch the Golden Lynx. Lars throws Lince into the ring, then runs to run Lince over hard! Kalisto and Metalik get the fans rallying but Lars picks Lince up. Lars shoves Kalisto off the apron but Metalik tags in. Lars shoves Lince away, too, then laughs as he waits for Metalik to join him. The King of the Ropes checks on his friends first, then kicks Lars back. Lars staggers and Metalik springboards up and over, handspring back elbow! Metalike mule kicks then tags Kalisto. Kalisto springboards, but is caught! Lars throws Kalisto but Kalisto lands on his feet. Kalisto boots Lars back, but leaps into a lariat!
Lars grimaces as he looms over Kalisto. Lars runs at Kalisto but gets dumped out! Kalisto hurries to his corner while Lars shakes the stars out of his head. Lars gets back in to blast Metalik away! Kalisto kicks Lars from the mat, but Lars still back suplexes to THROW Kalisto down! Lars drags Kalisto around to throw clubbing forearms. Lars roars and decides to go up top. The Leviathan aims but Lince and Metalik trip him up! And kick him down! They attack together but the ref rings the bell!
Winner: Lars Sullivan, by disqualification
The match ends but the fight continues! Kalisto anchors Lars’ feet as Lince and Metalik double dropkick him down! The Lucha House Party keep Lars down with hammering hands, then Lince climbs up. Lince hits a flying splash! Metalik goes up top and walks the ropes, for the springboard elbow drop! The Lucha House Party hurry away, leaving Lars gasping for air. Lars still gets back up, and pursues! Metalik gets a back drop! Kalisto gets run over! Lince gets thrown down the way! Lars drags Kalisto up and slams him on the ramp! Then he goes back to Metalik and Lince. Lince slingshots to dropkick, then slingshots again, into an apron Freak Accident! The Mile High Monster stands tall over all three luchadors, but is he going to leave even more destruction in his wake?
Triple H VS Randy Orton!
The Game was the man who wanted a young third-generation wrestler like Orton to be the Evolution of the WWE. But when the Legend Killer rose too fast, the Game pulled the plug. These two have been mentor and student, friends and enemies, but most of all, rivals. Who wins this newest chapter between Game and Viper to prove they are THE Apex Predator of the WWE?
The bell rings, and fans already duel as the two circle. Fans even chant “NXT! NXT!” for HHH being the man behind that brand. Orton and HHH stare down as fans already chant “This is Awesome!” HHH and Orton tie up and Orton powers HHH to a corner. The ref counts and Orton backs off. HHH comes back to put Orton in the corner, but HHH lets up at the ref’s count. HHH lets Orton out so that the two can circle and tie up again. The Game gets the wristlock and wrenches through. Orton works against the hold to get a headlock takeover. HHH headscissors but Orton pops out, and fans cheer this mat-based opening. Fans let HHH know “You Still Got It!” and HHH says, “I know.” HHH and Orton tie up again and HHH gets the hammerlock.
Orton reverses the hold and goes back to a headlock. HHH pries his way out and the two fight for wrist control. Orton powers through to a headlock, but HHH pops out to get his own. Orton powers out but HHH runs him over! Things speed up and Orton’s back drop is countered to double underhooks! But Orton slips out and away before a Pedigree could be delivered. Orton grins while fans cheer. Fans continue to duel and cheer as Orton and HHH circle again. HHH and Orton tie up, and HHH gets the wristlock again. HHH gives Orton shoulder breakers then wrenches again. Orton punches right out! Orton goes to HHH in the corner to throw more hands, then stomps HHH’s feet. He also scrapes HHH’s face, then whips corner to corner.
HHH dodges to send Orton into posts! HHH drags Orton up for more attacks on the arm. Orton ends up on ropes but HHH just hotshots the shoulder. HHH drags Orton out to throw that arm onto the barrier. Orton writhes but HHH takes that arm and slams it on the steel steps! HHH pursues Orton around the corner, to yank Orton into the post! HHH refreshes the count so he can keep on Orton. He puts Orton in the ring and on the apron, to slam that arm on the edge! Orton writhes more, and bails out of the ring. HHH pursues Orton again, but Orton suckers him in for a back suplex to the announce desk! Orton leaves HHH to the mercy of the count.
HHH writhes from the pain of landing on monitors, but Orton goes back out to go after him. Orton drags HHH over but HHH denies any steel step bump. HHH whips but Orton reverses to send HHH into the steps! Orton stalks HHH and puts him in the ring. Cover, ONE! HHH is still tough but Orton stomps the limbs. Orton picks HHH apart this way, then strikes his infamous pose. Fans cheer and chant “RKO! RKO!” but HHH gets Orton’s arm again. Orton uppercuts then stomps HHH out for that, and even drops a knee. Cover, TWO! Orton drags HHH around as fans rally up. Orton squeezes HHH with a chinlock, and HHH starts to fade. Fans continue to rally and HHH powers his way to his feet. But Orton squeezes tighter and HHH starts to drop again.
Fans give HHH that second wind and he throws body shots. Orton grabs HHH by the beard to reel him in for a lariat! HHH is down but Orton takes time catching his breath. Orton covers, TWO! Orton puts HHH back in the chinlock, but fans rally up again. HHH powers his way up again, but Orton squeezes tighter. HHH refuses to fade this time, as he throws body shots. Orton throws haymakers but HHH comes back with his own! Orton kicks low then throws more hands, but HHH throws hands back. They brawl back and forth but Orton gets an edge. Orton whips but HHH reverses, only for Orton to duck, into the leaping knee!
HHH runs at Orton in the corner for a big clothesline! Orton staggers into a whip but reverses. HHH sees the back drop again and counters with his classic knee smash! HHH wobbles but heads for Orton. He underhooks, but Orton trips HHH up to catapult him into a corner! Orton runs but into HHH’s clothesline! Cover, TWO! Orton and HHH are tired but they’re not staying down. Orton gets to a corner but HHH heads his way. HHH walks into Orton’s boots, but still kicks! HHH underhooks but Orton puts him on the apron. Orton punches HHH and drags him through the ropes. HHH holds on and fights back, but Orton dropkicks him down! Orton and HHH are both down but Orton is up first. Fans rally as Orton has HHH in the corner. Orton hoists HHH up top, and he throws more haymakers.
Orton climbs up to join HHH, and throws more hands. But HHH slips under to carry and throw Orton. Orton lands on his feet but his RKO is denied, clothesline to the back! HHH gets himself fired up with the fans. HHH goes to a corner to tell Orton, “SUCK IT!” But Orton gets the spinning powerslam! Cover, TWO! Orton got the better of HHH but not enough to end it. Fans still love the action as Orton stands. HHH goes to the apron but Orton pursues. Orton drags HHH through the ropes, for the draping DDT! But Orton is too sore and tired to cover! Fans still cheer as Orton starts to hear the voices! Orton waits for HHH to get up, drumming the mat as he does.
HHH stands, but denies the RKO for a SPINEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! HHH tries again, TWO! A third time turns into Orton’s pin, TWO! HHH wants a crossface, and has it on! Orton endures the hold, HHH’s hands covering Orton’s eyes to blind him. Fans rally both ways as Orton moves around. Orton grabs a thumb but HHH puls back harder. Orton works his way around, reaches out, and has a ropebreak with his hand! HHH lets go at 4 to put as much damage on Orton as he can. Fans rally again as HHH stands. HHH goes to Orton but Orton shoves him away. HHH comes back again and has the arm,b ut Orton spins around. But HHH kicks low, underhooks,b ut Orotn back drops. HHH rolls through, but RKO OUTTA NOWHERE!! Cover, TWO?! HHH survives THE RKO?!
Fans want “One More Time!” Orton hears the fans and decides to go for something truly dangerous. Orton hasn’t done this in so long, but he’ll give one to this legend here! HHH slowly sits up, but he blocks the punt! HHH glares at Orton as he stands, and reels him in for a PEDIGREE!! Cover, TWO!?! Now Orton survives a move few ever do! Orton crawls to the apron as fans again declare “This is Awesome!” HHH stirs and hurries after Orton. HHH and Orton are again by the announce desk, and Orton thumbs HHH’s eyes! Orton wants another back suplex but HHH blocks, to back suplex Orton on the announce desk!
HHH hurries to give Orton another! And then a third! HHH shows no mercy as he gives Orton a furious FOURTH back suplex to the desk! HHH brings Orton back into the ring, and soaks up the cheers of the fans. Orton stirs as HHH glares at him. HHH runs, but into an RKO!! Cover, Orton wins!!
Winner: Randy Orton, by pinfall
The Viper needed more than one, but he still got it done! The Legend Killer defeats another legend, and is truly a living legend himself. Will this huge win be the last chapter between these titans of the WWE?
Backstage with Baron Corbin.
The Lone Wolf is furious about what went down against Seth Rollins. Corbin blames the referee, and then Rollins took advantage. Corbin wants someone to take care of a referee costing him not just a match but the WWE Universal Championship! He promises heads will roll, but will he get compensation?
Braun Strowman VS Bobby Lashley!
Two of the biggest, strongest and most dominant men in the WWE today face off to truly put the “super” in Super Showdown! The Monster Among Men won their Arm-Wrestling match, but then the Rocky Mountain Machine threw Strowman down, using his own Monster Slam to do it! Now they’ll use more than just their arms to settle things, but who will #GetTheseHands?
The bell rings and these two towers circle in the ring. They tie up and Strowman shoves Lashley away. Strowman roars as he flexes, but Lashley just comes back for more. Strowman shoves Lashley again to flex more. Lashley again shrugs it off, and gets a waistlock to a headlock. Strowman powers out of the headlock and the two collide. Neither man falls so Lashley tries again. Strowman still doesn’t back up, and even brushes his shoulder off. Lashley wants a test of strength, so Strowman accepts. They tie up with the knuckle lock and go shoulder to shoulder. Lashley kicks low and Strowman falls to a knee! But Strowman powers back up, so Lashley kicks again. But Strwoman powers Lashley up with on arm!
Things speed up and these giants are also fast! Lashley bumps Strowman, Strowman runs Lashley over! Strowman runs and splashes Lashley in a corner, but misses the second time. Lashley scoops! Stolen Monster Slam!! Cover, TWO!! Lashley is shocked, but he doesn’t leave Strowman be. Lashley throws haymakers and chokes Strowman on the ropes. He backs off at the count of 4, but drags Strowman up for more big hands. Lashley elbows Strowman down then sits him back up. Strowman block sand CHOPS Lashley back. Lashley hits low then clubs Strowman down again. Lashley puts Strowman in a chinlock, but fans rally up. Strowman endures but Lashley shifts to put his whole weight on Strowman. Strowman endures more and fights his way up.
Lashley clubs Strowman again then runs, but into a SPINEBUSTER! Strowman fires up to run Lashley over with more shoulders! Strowman goes corner to corner to splash Lashley again! Lashley slumps out of the ring, but Strowman goes out to take a lap. Strowman BLASTS Lashley off his feet! He takes another lap, to BLAST Lashley again! The ring count reaches 6 but Strowman puts Lashley in. Strowman runs back in for another splash, then gives Lashley one big clubbing forearm! Fans cheer for Strowman as Lashley slowly stands. Strowman scoops Lashley now, sit-out slam! Cover, TWO! Lashley survives that monstrous Michinoku Driver, but Strowman keeps going. But Strowman misses in the corner and gets post!
Lashley hurries out after Strowman, and copies him again, to BLAST Strowman into barriers! Lashley soaks up the cheers and jeers as he drags Strowman to the ramp. He suplexes Strowman to the LED ramp panels! Lashley drags Strowman back up and to the ring to put him in. Cover, TWO! Strowman still lives and Lashley is livid. Lashley rains fists down, then goes to a corner. Lashley decides to go up top?! He aims at Strowman, but Strowman tosses him down! And scoops, for a MONSTER SLAM! But he’s not done there, he gives Lashley ANOTHER Monster Slam! Cover, Strowman wins!
Winner: Braun Strowman, by pinfall
The real-life King of the Monsters has concluded, and it is Strowman who stands tall! Will the Monster Among Men turn this win into a title opportunity?
More superstars speak on the biggest battle royal in WWE history.
Mustafa Ali knows everyone is fighting for something. Ali’s is to inspire. Young boys and girls will watch a man who looks a lot like them, with a name a lot like theirs, and compete in the largest battle royal in WWE. Ali wants to inspire with his fight. The fans will watch as Ali’s hand gets raised. Meanwhile, Samoa Joe is again the WWE United States Champion, but despite that, “no one was willing to step up and challenge me.” Therefore, Joe sets his sights on a different goal. Joe would love to add this accolade as he claims what is rightfully his. Who inspires the WWE Universe more when history is made?
WWE Championship: Kofi Kingston w/ Xavier Woods VS Dolph Ziggler!
After 11 years in the company, after obstacle after obstacle, after doing everything he had to, The New Day’s high-flyer finally got his 1v1 shot at THE WWE Championship at Wrestlemania! But now that his dream has finally come true, Kofimania only has more obstacles in his way to proving he is a worthy champion. Now a bitter and desperate Show-Off has made his return because #ItShouldHaveBeenMe! Will Ziggler make sure it is him bringing the WWE World Championship back to the United States? Or will the dream come true continue on through the Summer?
Introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we begin this battle of positivity and jealousy!
Kofi and Ziggler circle and tie up, and Ziggler puts Kofi in a corner. The ref counts but Ziggler pie-faces Kofi. They tie up again, and Ziggler headlocks. Kofi powers out but Ziggler runs him over. Things speed up and Kofi hurdles to back elbow! Ziggler gets to a corner, but Kofi runs in for a big splash. Kofi throws body shots then whips, but Ziggler dodges to send Kofi into buckles. Ziggler dropkicks Kofi right down! Cover, ONE, but Ziggler keeps on Kofi with raking fingers on the face. The ref sees Kofi’s feet under the ropes and calls for the break. Ziggler lets up but hits Kofi with a neckbreaker! Cover, TWO! Ziggler keeps on Kofi with a leaping elbow drop, then covers again, TWO! Ziggler jumps on Kofi to wrap him up in a sleeper hold and body scissors.
Fans rally and Kofi works his way up. Kofi has Ziggler on his back but Ziggler slips down to throw Kofi by his hair. Ziggler rolls Kofi, TWO! Ziggler looms over Kofi at the ropes, and pulls Kofi backwards against them! He also rakes the eyes, but lets up at 4. Ziggler brings Kofi up but Kofi hits back. Ziggler clubs Kofi to a corner and stomps away. He grinds his boot into Kofi but lets up at 4. Fans still rally for Kofi but Ziggler snapmares to drop another elbow. Cover, TWO! Ziggler keeps on Kofi by wrapping on a cobra clutch. Ziggler adds the body scissors and elbows away on Kofi’s face. Kofi endures and works his way back up.
Fans rally behind Kofi as he stands and fights out. Kofi throws hands on Ziggler but Ziggler kicks back. Ziggler fires off furious fists, then grins as he whips. Kofi reverses and Ziggler hits buckles hard! Woods uses the trombone to rally the fans up again. Kofi sits up but Ziggler throws a big haymaker. Kofi kicks but Ziggler headbutts, then the Zig-Zag! But Kofi denies it and rallies with chops and a dropkick! Kofi adds the leaping lariat, then the “NEW~ DAY~” Boom Drop! But Kofi wants more, and the fans are with him. Kofi aims from the corner, and fans clap along. Ziggler staggers up but gets to the apron. Kofi walks into an elbow, then gets the satellite DDT! Cover, TWO! Kofi lives and fans cheer again.
Ziggler keeps his focus as he brings Kofi up again. Ziggler throws Kofi right into the post! Woods checks on Kofi but Ziggler grins as he pulls Kofi backwards against the buckles. Ziggler rakes the eyes and mocks Kofi, “Dig deep, Kofi!” Ziggler puts Kofi on the top rope and throws more hands. He climbs up to join Kofi on the very top, but Kofi resists. Kofi fights back and headbutts Ziggler off the top! Kofi adjusts, leaps, crossbody! But Ziggler rolls through to cover, TWO! Famouser countered, but then countered back to a sunset flip, TWO! Kofi high stacks, TWO! Ziggler rolls Kofi, TWO! Kofi ducks the punch for SOS! Cover, TWO!! Ziggler survives and Kofi can’t believe it. Fans rally up with “New! Day Rocks!” while Ziggler crawls to the far side.
Kofi runs over, but into a knee. Ziggler runs in, but is tossed out. Kofi climbs up top, for a SUPER TRUST FALL! Kofi wipes Ziggler and himself out! Woods and the fans cheer Kofi on as he hobbles up. Kofi drags Ziggler up but Ziggler powers Kofi into barriers! And steel steps! Ziggler sees Woods check on Kofi and gives him a SUPERKICK! Kofi fires hands back on Ziggler! Kofi puts Ziggler in and throws more haymakers, then climbs up top. But Ziggler gets clear of the leap and Trouble in Paradise, to roll Kofi up! TWO, into Woods’ kick! Trouble in Paradise! Cover, Kofi wins!
Winner: Kofi Kingston, by pinfall; still WWE Champion
Woods helps out his friend to retain the title! Would Ziggler have won if Woods wasn’t around? Will the dream continue to live by the skin of its teeth?
Backstage interview with Dolph Ziggler.
A crushing loss to be sure for Ziggler’s WWE return. Does Ziggler perhaps think he lost because of too much time away? No he does not. Ziggler can always go in the ring. Ziggler thought Kofi was a winner, he thought Kofi earned his shot and is a fighting champion, but now the entire WWE Universe saw that Kofi is a coward! But after everything Ziggler did to Kofi, some think Ziggler got what he deserved. Excuse me?! Ziggler out-wrestled “the best WWE Champion in history”, and that champion should be Ziggler! But Kofi has his friends helping him. Kofi has someone doing the real work for him!
Ziggler demands a rematch for the WWE Championship, with no one else around! A true 1v1 match! Ziggler wants Kofi in a Steel Cage! The Show-Off is clearly not done with Kofimania. Who will walk out of the steel construct THE WWE Champion?
WWE gives kudos to their dedicated Jeddah fans!
It may be over 90 degrees outside and feel like 100 degrees in the arena, but none of the WWE fans here were going to miss the show for all the money in the world! The fans make it all happen, which is why the WWE will always do its best to give them a show!
50-Man Over-the-Top-Rope Battle Royal!
It is time to make history with truly the largest edition of the battle royal WWE has ever done! The superstars will all start in the ring and are only out when they’re thrown out over the top and hit the floor with both feet. Who will be victorious over 49 other superstars to etch their name in history?
Superstars in this include all the men we heard from leading up to this match, but also Buddy Murphy, Matt Hardy, Sin Cara, even the Revival despite their loss last night. But of course, The Miz gets his own “AWESOME~” entrance, as does the WWE United States Champion, Samoa Joe! Even the Swiss Cyborg, Cesaro, gets his own entrance. But best of all, Titus O’Neil heads down, and doesn’t slide under the ring! Last but not least, ladies and gentlemen, Elias. The Drifter plays his guitar on his way down, and asks Jeddah, “Who wants to Walk With Elias!?” Jeddah seems open to it. This is the biggest battle royal in WWE history and Elias has a pre-celebratory song dedicated to the 49 losers in the ring. So please silence cell phones, hold applause and shut mouths!
Elias sings to Zack Ryder, Ricochet and Ali, “no matter how hard, you can’t beat me.” In fact, Elias will throw them out first. There’s Joe, Miz and Titus, “no matter how hard you try, you’ll never be Elias.” Elias is the center of the world. As for the others, they should get out now, because it’s Elias’ night, unless you figure out how to eliminate him. And it won’t happen, since no one has the talent Elias has~~! “Thank you, good night!” But Miz goes after Elias! Miz drags him into the ring, and it’s UTTER CHAOS!
There are so many men, there’s barely room to throw hands! Someone throws EC3 out and ELIMINATES him! The Bollywood Boyz end up crowd surfing, into ELIMINATION! Dawson throws and ELIMINATES Karl Anderson! Someone ELIMINATES Eric Young and Humberto Carrillo, and Woods even ELIMINATES Mike Kanellis! It gets hard to tell where everyone is, but someone ELIMINATES Luke Gallows. Someone ELIMINATES Heath Slater! The Saudi Stud, Mansoor, is now visible in the cluster while someone ELIMINATES Curt Axel, Oney Lorcan and Akira Tozawa! Bo Dallas is also ELIMINATED, no more B-Team. Someone ELIMINATES No Way Jose and Mojo Rawley and THE Brian Kendrick.
As things thin out, the Authors of Pain and Heavy machinery are clear. Rezar ELIMINATES Tony Nese while Mustafa Ali saves himself. The Viking Raiders hit a few people here and there while Matt Hardy brawls with Roode. Space clears out, and the three biggest tag teams meet. The AoP, Heavy Machinery and the Viking Raiders all stare down! And then brawl! Heavy hands fly from all six men, but the AoP pick on Tucker Knight while the Raiders have Otis Dozovic. AoP throws and ELIMINATES Tucker! But then the Raiders ELIMINATE the AoP! Wait, who is that under the ring? Is Titus hiding under the ring? He sneaks back in and blasts the Raiders! He boots Apollo Crews and Shelton Benjamin, then decks Curt Hawkins!
Jeddah cheers Mansoor as he fights with Sin Cara. Cesaro throws European Uppercuts while Titus ELIMINATES Ivar Hanson! And then throws and ELIMINATES Erik Rowe!! Titus just took out former NXT Tag Team Champions! Roode goes after Ali but Ali survives. Titus boots at Benjamin but gets caught up! Benjamin knees and ELIMINATES Titus! Woods battles with Buddy Murphy on the apron while Ryder and Jimmy Uso CHOP back and forth. Woods SUPERKICKS and ELIMINATES Murphy! Benjamin ends up on the apron but Hardy gives him a Twist of Fate! Hardy ELIMINATES Benjamin! Joe throws Hawkins to the apron, for a Coquina Clutch!
Ryder saves his Major Bro, but then gets thrown out and ELIMINATED! Joe decks Hawkins and ELIMINATES him! The Raw Tag Team Champions lost to the United States Champion! Apollo and Chad Gable trade counters and escapes, Gable German Suplexes Apollo! Nakamura attacks Gable but gets forearms and a rolling kick! Mansoor fights his way out against Mahal! The revival mug the Usos as payback from their tag match. Nakamura scoops Gable but Gable holds ropes. Rusev helps Nakamura out to ELIMINATE the Olympic medalist. Nakamura gets an enziguri from Apollo but Rusev kicks Apollo. Rusev and Nakamura ELIMINATE Apollo!
Mansoor takes the CHOPS to Cesaro! Ali and Ricochet work on Joe while Rowan works on Woods. Fans give Mansoor power to avoid elimination from Cesaro. Ricochet body scissors and ELIMINATES Mahal! But then Nakamura kicks Ricochet down. The Usos and Revival trade CHOPS, Elias and Roode work on Miz. Rowan stomps Cedric Alexander while Hardy fights off Sin Cara. Rusev and Nakamura work on hauling big Dozer out, but Otis fights free. They whip Otis but he runs them both over! Otis pumps it up, and hits the Caterpillar, times two! But then Rowan runs him over! Rowan throws and ELIMINATES Otis! Woods goes after Rowan, but Rowan gives him the IRON CLAW! And then hauls him up to toss him out and ELIMINATE Woods!
But the Usos SUPERKICK Rowan and ELIMINATE him! Only for the Revival to ELIMINATE the Usos! Hardy gives Dash a Twist of Fate and ELIMINATE him! Then one for Dawson! Hardy ELIMINATES and DELETES the Revival, but Cesaro ELIMINATES Hardy! Alexander goes after Cesaro but Cesaro throws him out. Alexander hits back, boots in, and then blocks to elbow Cesaro! He fireman’s carries Cesaro to the ropes, but Cesaro rakes the eyes. Cesaro takes Alexander swinging! Everyone keeps their distance, as Cesaro catapults and ELIMINATES Alexander! Sin Cara CHOPS Cesaro but Cesaro whips. Tilt-o-whirl huricanrana for Cesaro, and Sin Cara fights off Nakamura. Nakamura shoves Sin Cara at Cesaro, but Sin Cara manages to counter and throw them both!
Sin Cara keeps moving, tilt-o-whirl takedown! But Nakamura kicks Sin Cara and suplexes him out. Sin Cara fights back and slingshots in, sunset flip but KINSHASA! Nakamura runs in but misses in the corner. He kicks Sin Cara away then hops up, but Sin Cara kicks and ELIMINATES Nakamura instead! Rusev dumps Sin Cara and ELIMINATES him, but Miz ELIMINATES Rusev! Roode goes after Miz but Miz fights back. We’re down to our top eight as Roode kicks Miz for a GLORIOUS- No, Miz wants his Finale, but Roode spins out to throw Miz. Miz survives, then baits Roode in! Miz ELIMINATES Roode! But Cesaro lifts Miz! Miz slips out and kicks low, then has to kick Elias away. Fans fire up as Miz gives It Kicks!
Miz powers up to buzzsaw Elias, but Cesaro ducks and throws Miz. Miz survives gain, but Elias knees and ELIMINATES Miz! Now we’re down to six: Samoa Joe, Elias and Cesaro stand on one side, but Ricochet, Mustafa Ali and Mansoor stand on the other. Manny starts the fight as he goes after Joe! Ricochet and Cesaro continue their fights from raw while Ali speeds up and dropkicks Elias! Cesaro whips Ricochet at Ali but they both end up on the apron. They both kick Cesaro back, Ali somersault facebusters and Ricochet springboard clotheslines Cesaro down! But Joe runs them both over! Joe drags Ali up and throws him out, but Ali holds on. Joe stands Ali up and decks him, but Ali still survives. Ricochet helps Ali out but gets a CHOP for it.
Joe drags Ricochet up to throw him out, but Ricochet survives. Ali helps Ricochet, and they both work to drag Joe over! Joe resists, but they get Joe up and out, and ELIMINATE him! But then Cesaro clotheslines and ELIMINATES Ricochet and Ali! Mansoor ELIMINATES Cesaro!! But Elias stomps Mansoor down! Jeddah wants their Saudi Stud but The Drifter drags him up. Elias grins as he has this young NXT superstar where he wants him. But he gets Manny’s SUPERKICK! Manny throws Elias but Elias throws Manny! Manny survives and shoulders in! Then shovels and ELIMINATES Elias!! Mansoor wins!!
Winner: Mansoor
History has been made, and it’s the hometown hero that did it!! Mansoor celebrates with his family and friends, is this just the beginning of Mansoor’s rise in the ranks?
In-ring interview with Mansoor!
Born in Saudi Arabia, returning home victoriously and historically, how does it feel? Jeddah cheers one of their own as he says, “This moment… I don’t have the words to describe how important this moment is to me, how important it is to US!” Mansoor joined the WWE a year ago at the Greatest Royal Rumble. Mansoor stood in this ring, in this stadium, in this city of Jeddah! Back then, Manny didn’t know where he was going, he was just a boy with a dream to be a WWE superstar. A dream to represent his country proudly around the world! “Tonight, I won the most historic battle royal in WWE history, and my dream came true!” Mansoor tells Jeddah, in Arabic, that he will continue on! Fans cheer and fireworks explode! Will the first Saudi Arabian WWE superstar make even more history as his career continues?
The Undertaker VS Goldberg!
Finally, we see these two legends of wrestling face off. The Phenom and the ass-kicking machine each had their own historic streaks and their own historic careers. But now, we finally see #WhosNext to #RestInPeace!
The bell rings and fans are already cheering “This is Awesome!” Goldberg and Taker stand face to face as fans duel. Goldberg copies the neck slash! Taker throws hands! Goldberg SPEARS! But he’s not done there, he takes aim from a corner. Taker gets up, for another SPEAR!! Cover, TWO!! Taker survives, and sits up! Goldberg throws hands then whips, but Taker dodges to choke grip! Goldberg works out of the grip and rolls Taker for the kneebar! Taker reaches but Goldberg grips and twists. Fans rally as Taker works his way to ropes, for the ropebreak! Goldberg lets go but goes right at Taker with kicks in a corner.
Goldberg whips corner to corner but Taker dodges to send him into the post! Taker gets that leg moving as Goldberg starts bleeding! The referee checks on Goldberg but Taker shows no mercy. Taker throws big hands on Goldberg, then brings him out to wrench the arm. Taker rams his shoulder into Goldberg’s shoulder, then clubs him down. The Deadman wrenches Goldberg again and brings him to the corner. Fans cheer as we get to see the return of Old School! Ax handle! Goldberg kneels and Taker prepares his hand. Taker stalks the staggering Goldberg, then grabs him in the choke grip! CHOKE SLAM! But Taker isn’t done with Goldberg, he slashes the throat now.
Goldberg staggers up into the scoop, for the TOMBSTONE! Cover, TWO!? Goldberg survives Taker’s most devastating move!? And on his feet?! Taker throws hands at Goldberg and puts him in a corner. Taker keeps punching then whips. Goldberg ducks and double clotheslines take both men down! Fans rally and cheer as the living legends stir. Goldberg gets up first but Taker slowly follows. Both men stand, and Goldberg throws hands. Taker throws hands in return, and now it’s a brawl. Taker gets the edge, then whips Goldberg corner to corner. He runs in now, for a big corner clothesline! Goldberg staggers into another scoop, Snake Eyes and- SPEAR!!
Goldberg vows to end this, but can he really do what… JACKHAMMER! Cover, TWO!?! Taker survived that?! Goldberg roars and slashes his throat again. He stalks Taker again, brings him up, and wants to steal the Tombstone! But he topples over, and Taker CHOKE SLAMS! Cover, Taker wins!
Winner: The Undertaker, by pinfall
Two legends collide, only one legend rises. Is this truly the last time Goldberg laces up his boots? Is the legacy of the Deadman not dead yet?
My Thoughts:
Well, despite how it sounds here, Super Showdown was not a Wrestlemania equivalent as the WWE marketing kept saying. At least, not the most recent Wrestlemania. This was more or less what Raw has been in recent months under Vince’s steady decline into madness. This was more like WWE Screeching Halt, because it started off really fun, but things were just grating by the end. I don’t know about anyone else, but my WWE Network stream was rather jittery for the majority, and that did nothing but enhance how the matches in the middle were not paced well. That, and this was did nothing for status quo, so it was really just Super Filler Show.
The Usos VS Revival was good, because both teams are just really good. If only Vince had done better in the build of this rivalry up to this point. Balor VS Almas was good, but this was another case of needing a better build. Beth Phoenix framed the story so much better in just a few minutes than Vince did over several weeks. The one good surprise was that Shane won, but obviously it was thanks to cheating. Honestly, even fans who disliked Roman’s super push should’ve sided with Roman winning this one, but nope. Guess this keeps things going for Stomping Grounds or something. For that matter, that was how all the title matches went. Despite great matches, Rollins wins because they book Corbin so arrogant yet dense, and Kofi wins with help, so obviously these continue to Stomping Grounds and so on.
That Handicap match should’ve been booked differently, too. Obviously Lars was going to win, but he should’ve done it much faster, because it really just dragged on. HHH VS Orton was actually pretty good, but could’ve used a half step faster pacing. I do appreciate them teasing that Legend Killer kick, but it was a bit much for HHH to survive an RKO once only to run into one last one. Strowman VS Lashley was another good but badly paced match, which again made that entire middle section seem sluggish. But again, the lag might’ve been part of that. I doubt the stream being smooth would’ve helped that much, though. And nothing would’ve changed that 50-Man from starting out as a complete mess. That is literally too many people in the ring at one time.
One problem of it was also who eliminated who. I suppose a battle royal and its over-the-top rule shouldn’t reflect on a wrestler’s power level, but how is it big name tag teams were being dealt with by one person?! Titus O’Neil takes out the Viking Raiders, Matt Hardy takes out The Revival, because of what? Vince’s weird sense of humor? For that matter, as great as it was for Sin Cara to eliminate Nakamura, shouldn’t that have been the other way around? And honestly, I should’ve seen Saudi Arabia’s own winning this. This is nothing on Mansoor, but it seems like he’s just the poster boy for this controversial and grating partnership of WWE and KSA. Let’s hope Manny makes the most of this while he’s in NXT or else this is all he’ll ever be.
And lastly, despite all the hype, despite how great it sounded, despite how great both men did in their promos this week and how great it looked for them to stand in the ring together from SmackDown, this really needs to be the only time we see Taker VS Goldberg, and the last time either guy actually tries to wrestle. The Jeddah fans loved seeing it, but they were perhaps too blinded by excitement to realize just how dangerously real the landings on the Tombstone and Jackhammer were. I hope neither guy is concussed, that was honestly scary. Taker’s choke slam to finish was clearly a merciful and emergency ending so Goldberg could get patched up and checked out. Something needs to be done, starting with the Vince problem.
My Score: 6.9/10
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Mitchell’s NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku Results & Report! (4/19/25)
Parting is such sweet sorrow…
There are more goodbyes than just The Ace’s Final Road.
NJPW already knows Hiroshi Tanahashi will retire with this year, but his final match with Jeff Cobb will also be Jeff Cobb’s farewell to NJPW! Will The Ace never tire out? Or will he take a Tour of the Islands?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- 8 Man Tag: Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Satoshi Kojima, Yuji Nagata & Tiger Mask VS Togi Makabe, Tomoaki Honma, Katsuya Murashima & Daiki Nagai; Tenza, Kojima, Nagata & Tiger Mask win.
- 8 Man Tag: Toru Yano, Boltin Oleg, YOH & Master Wato VS TMDK; Yano, Oleg, Yoh & Wato win.
- Hiroshi Tanahashi VS Jeff Cobb; Tanahashi wins.
- Six Man Tag: Bullet Club War Dogs VS House of Torture; House of Torture wins.
- Six Man Tag: Hirooki Goto, El Desperado & Ryusuke Taguchi VS Callum Newman, Templario & Jakob Austin Young; Goto, Desperado & Taguchi win.
- 10 Man Elimination Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon VS Yuya Uemura, Shota Umino, Taichi, Taka Michinoku & YOSHI-HASHI; LIJ wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Hiroshi Tanahashi VS Jeff Cobb!
The Ace’s Final Road continues on, but it would seem the Imperial Unit has hit the end of his run in NJPW. Will the President give Cobb a proper sendoff? Or is there one last Tour of the Islands planned?
The bell rings and the fans rally up for “COBBU! COBBU!” Tanahashi nods, and Cobb is emotional hearing that. Cobb and Tanahashi circle, tie up, and Tanahashi waistlocks. But Cobb’s a bit too big to lift even for The Ace. Cobb walks over to the ROPEBREAK, and Tanahashi lets go. The fans applaud and the two reset. They tie up, Tanahashi wrenches and wristlocks, but Cobb powers through, wrenches and wristlocks in return, then hammerlocks to headlock. Tanahashi puts Cobb on the ropes, the ref counts, and Tanahashi lets go cleanly again. The fans applaud the continued sportsmanship, and the two reset again.
Cobb runs up, and he SLINGBLADES?! Cover, TWO!! The “Cobby Cat” strikes again but Tanahashi survives his own move. Cobb whips Tanahashi, Tanahashi grabs ropes, but Cobb runs up. Tanahashi BOOTS Cobb, runs up, but Cobb scoops! Cobb SLAMS Tanahashi, and then air guitars before the GACHIMUCHI- NO, Tanahashi avoids the moonsault! Then Tanahashi sets up, to MOONSAULT!? But Cobb moves so Tanahashi belly flops on the floor! The fans fire up while both men are pulling out all the stops. Cobb steps on Tanahashi, pretends he didn’t see Tanahashi there, and then brings Tanahashi up.
Cobb ROCKS Tanahashi with a forearm, then headlocks. Cobb brings Tanahashi to the ropes to show everyone as he messes with Tanahashi’s hair. Cobb then CLUBS Tanahashi, brings him around, and suplexes. Cobb holds Tanahashi up, the fans cheer as Cobb marches around with him, and then Cobb pops Tanahashi for a POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Tanahashi stays in this but Cobb stays on him with a GROUND COBRA! Cobb uses Tanahashi as the guitar, then CLUBS him in the ribs and chest! Cobb eggs Tanahashi on, and Tanahashi growls and rises up. Tanahashi fires body shots and forearms, but Cobb just HEADBUTTS back!
Tanahashi staggers away to a corner, and Cobb runs up, only for Tanahashi to dodge! Tanahashi dropkicks Cobb’s legs! Tanahashi then grabs one, and Cobb asks for mercy! Cobb apologizes, but Tanahashi says bye-bye! DRAGON SCREW! The fans cheer while Cobb clutches his leg. Tanahashi storms up on Cobb to fire more fast hands! Tanahashi then says, “MY POWER!” And he SCOOP SLAMS Cobb! The fans fire up as Tanahashi climbs the corner. Tanahashi hits the SUNSET SENTON! Cover, TWO! Cobb is tougher than that but Tanahashi gets moving. But Cobb ROCKS Tanahashi! Cobb winds up, he runs, but Tanahashi dodges the slingblade!
Tanahashi waistlocks, Cobb switches, but Tanahashi throws elbows. Cobb picks Tanahashi up to SLAM him down, and FALLING HAMMER! Cover, TWO! Tanahashi stays in this, but the GACHIMUCHI MOONSAULT hits! Cover, TWO!! Tanahashi survives the double impact, but Cobb looms over him. Cobb drags Tanahashi up, fires his own fast hand combo, then scoops to SLAM Tanahashi! Cobb grins as he looks to the corner. The fans fire up as Cobb hops up, air guitar and the pose, SUNSET FLOP as Tanahashi moves! Tanahashi runs, but Cobb grabs tights! Cobb reels Tanahashi in, but Tanahashi elbows free!
Cobb SHOTEIS! Tanahashi SHOTEIS! Tanahashi hits a TWIST ‘N’ SHOUT! The fans fire up as Tanahashi goes up the corner! But Cobb stands! Tanahashi HIGH FLY ATTACKS, but Cobb catches him! Cobb pops Tanahashi up, shifts around, and ATHLETIC- SLINGBLADE?!? Cover, TWO!! Tanahashi rises, the fans fire up, and Tanahashi runs to SLING- NO, Cobb gets around to GERMAN SUPLEX! But Tanahashi rises again! SLING- NO, Cobb scoops Tanahashi, but then pops him around again! TOUR OF THE ISLANDS!! Cobb roars, but he’s not done!! Cobb ripcords Tanahashi for the RIPCORD- CRADLE COUNTER!! TANAHASHI WINS!!
Winner: Hiroshi Tanahashi, by pinfall
Cobb got cocky and it to cost him! Tanahashi still tells Cobb he’s proud of him and of Cobb’s time here in NJPW. The two shake hands and hug it out while the fans cheer. Tanahashi’s Final Road rolls on, and The United Empire is here to say farewell to their friend. Cobb is handed a mic, and Chris Charleton is there to interpret. Cobb says he was not expecting to lose tonight. But first and foremost, he wants to thank the people that don’t even get seen by the fans. The NJPW staff, the music team, the NJPW World techs, the boys ‘n’ girls in the back, and all the wrestlers Cobb calls “family.” The fans applaud and Cobb says Chris’s Japanese is good.
Cobb takes a moment before he says he had a speech ready, but he’s kinda blanking out from the pressure. Online, there has been an outpouring of love, #ThankYouCobb. But really, he should be thanking each and every one of the fans. Cobb gets emotional again while Chris translates for him. Cobb knows it’s a bit of a crappy situation, but he wants Callum Newman to know, he’s got the ball, so run with it. Cobb lets Chris translate now, and then Cobb wraps by thanking the Empire members here, from Khan, to Templario, to “Jakob Change Your Name,” to Akira and to Callum.
And lastly, Cobb says this is not goodbye, but more see you later. Thank you, NJPW. Thank you, fans. Domo arigato gozaimasu! The fans cheer for Cobb one more time, and he bows deeply to them all. When and where will we see Cobb in the ring, any ring, again?
10 Man Elimination Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon VS Yuya Uemura, Shota Umino, Taichi, Taka Michinoku & YOSHI-HASHI!
Well, not only is The Ace on his Final Road, but it would seem Tetsuya Naito and Bushi are on their own way out of NJPW. Then will they and their amigos start their Road to Wrestling Dontaku with a celebration? Or will the Heat Storm, Roughneck, Holy Emperor, Blue Playmaker and Headhunter make this anything but tranquilo?
The teams sort out and there’s a lot of entrance attire to put aside. Once Naito is done putting the pants away, LIJ fist bumps while Just4Guys/Hontai shake hands. Yuya steps up against Naito and the fans fire up already. Naito and Yuya stare down while the fans cheer “NA-I-TO! NA-I-TO!” Naito and Yuya step up, but then Naito tags to Bushi. The fans cheer Bushi on now, he circles with Yuya, but then Bushi tags out to Yota. The fans rally as Yuya and Yota feel things out, giving us a taste of their IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship match. They tie up, are in a deadlock, and Yuya wrenches Yota to a wristlock.
Yota slips around, full nelsons, but Yuya breaks that to hammerlock. Yota reaches back to facelock, then he wrenches again. Yuya rolls, wrenches, and arm-drags Yota down. But Yota headscissors! Yuya kips free, and the fans cheer the standoff. Yota and Yuya reset, tie up, and Yota headlocks. Yuya powers up and out, drops down, then hurdles over to arm-drag again! The fans cheer as Yuya has the armlock. Yota fights up, fights around, but Yuya brings him over and Taka tags in. Taka kicks Yota, CLUBS him, then stomps him. Taka knees low, runs, but Yota dropkicks a leg out! LIJ rushes in and BLASTS Hontai! Then they bring Taka to the ropes!
Hontai rushes in to save Taka! The fans fire up as everyone fights at the ropes, and Taka lands safe on the apron! Taka scurries around the way and back into the ring! The fans cheer, but then Takagi & Yota split the wishbone! Hiromu tags in, he brings Taka up and CHOPS! Hiromu whips corner to corner, runs up and LARIATS! Hiromu snapmares and runs to basement dropkick! The fans fire up and Hiromu brings Naito in. They double whip to TENDEDERO! Cover, TWO! The fans rally up as Hiromu bumps Taka off buckles, then he tags Takagi. Takagi RAMS into Taka again and again, but Taka fires body shots.
Takagi HEADBUTTS Taka down, then suplexes high and hard! Cover, TWO! Takagi sits Taka up, runs to BLAST Shota, and the fans cheer! Takagi drags Taka up to HEADBUTT the arm, then wrench it. Tag to Bushi and he CLUBS the arm. Bushi CLUBS Taka down, stomps him, then has the legs. Bushi stands on Taka’s groin! Red Shoes reprimands, Bushi steps off at 4, then stomps Taka around. Tag to Naito and the fans rally as he brings Taka up. Naito cravats Taka, then Hiromu sits in the ropes. Hiromu claims Hontai is up to something, Red Shoes looks over, and Naito SMACKS Taka off Hiromu’s boots!
Taichi protests, but Naito throws hands on Taka. Taka tries to hit back but there’s not much there. Naito CLUBS Taka, but Taka fires a flurry! Naito just ROCKS Taka! Naito runs, but Taka goes the other way to BOOT Naito down! The fans rally up, hot tag to Taichi! Taichi runs at Naito in the corner and BOOTS him! Yota gets in, kicks Taichi then whips, but Taichi BOOTS Yota! Takagi runs up, Taichi dodges to wrench and HOOK KICK! Hiromu gets up but Taichi BLASTS him! Bushi backs off, but Naito CLUBS Taichi. Naito whips, but Taichi reverses to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Cover, TWO! The fans rally up while Naito crawls.
Taichi paces, waits on Naito to sit up, but Naito ducks the buzzsaw! Naito shoves Taichi, Bushi trips him up! Bushi tags in and stomps Taichi around. Bushi ROCKS Taichi, whips, but Taichi grabs ropes. Bushi runs up again but Taichi BOOTS him down! Taichi tags Hashi and Hashi drags Bushi up. Hashi ROCKS and CLUBS Bushi, whips him, but Bushi reveres. Hashi dodges to ELBOW Bushi, then runs, but into a DROPKICK! LIJ blasts Hontai’s corner again! Hashi rolls out under the bottom rope, Bushi BLASTS him off the apron, then Bushi builds speed. But Hashi gets back in to CLOBBER Bushi!
Hashi drags Bushi up, hooks a leg, but Bushi fights free! Hashi blocks a kick, ducks the enzigiri, but the REWIND HEEL hits! Bushi runs in from the corner, but Hashi stops the Code Breaker! Taka joins in, DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! Cover, TWO!! Bushi survives, but Hashi clamps on the BUTTERFLY LOCK! Bushi endures, fights around, and Naito gets on the apron, only for Taichi to BOOT him down! Taichi intercepts Hiromu, and Bushi TAPS! Hashi ELIMINATES Bushi! Takagi CLOBBERS Hashi, then drops ELBOW after ELBOW! Takagi SENTONS but misses as Hashi moves! Shota storms in and stomps Takagi!
Shota drags Takagi up to UPPERCUT, and Hashi CHOPS! Hashi & Shota double whip, then Hashi runs up, only to be put on the apron! Takagi CLOBBERS Shota, then runs up on Hashi! Hashi RAMS Takagi, they trade forearms, but then Takagi HOTSHOTS Hashi! Hashi holds onto the ropes, then ROCKS Takagi! Takagi staggers, Shota runs up, but Takagi throws him into Hashi! Hashi falls to the floor, Takagi ELIMINATES Hashi! The teams are even again after that friendly fire, and Takagi rolls Shota! TWO, and things speed up! Takagi ELBOWS, JABS, and YUKON LARIATS! The fans fire up while Takagi fires up, “TOKI GA KITA!”
The fans rally as Takagi runs up, but he blocks a boot to then LARIAT! JAB, CHOP, repeat, then Takagi JABS, JABS, JABS, and CHOPS! Takagi brings Shota up, suplexes, but Shota fights it so Takagi hits the TWIST ‘N’ SHOUT! Cover, TWO! Shota stays in this but Takagi stays focused. The fans join in with “OI! OI! OI!” and Takagi storms up on Shota. Takagi pump handles but Shota fights the lift. Shota switches, Takagi fires elbows, but Shota ducks! Shota wrenches and SWINGING NECKBREAKERS! The fans are torn but Shota drags Takagi up. Shota CHOPS Takagi in the corner, CHOPS, and CHOPS again! Shota whips corner to corner, runs up, and UPPERCUTS!
Shota reels Takagi in, FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect, but Shota clamps on an STF! Takagi endures, fights around, and he drags Shota along towards the ropes! ROPEBREAK, the fans cheer, and Shota lets go. Shota brings Takagi up, but Takagi denies the tornado DDT! Shota fires forearms to ROCK Takagi again and again, but Takagi just headbutts the buckles to fire up! The fans fire up and Shota fires another forearm, only for Takagi to fire back! Shota headbutts the buckles to fire up! The forearms start flying again, but then Takagi fires boxing elbows! Takagi ROCKS Shota, but Shota fires boxing elbows now!
Shota ROCKS Takagi, then runs, but Takagi follows! LARIAT at the ropes! Takagi runs, Shota follows, LARIAT at the ropes! Shota runs, but DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Neither man falls, so DOUBLE LARIATS collide again! Shota roars, but Takagi ELBOWS! JABS! YUKON- SHOTA LARIATS! But Takagi’s up to PUMPING BOMBER! Shota is in a daze but he manages to stand, and he swats a lariat to ENZIGIRI! Takagi rebounds to SLIDING LARIAT! Shota staggers back up, but Takagi whips him. Shota reverses and reels Takagi in, TORNADO DDT! But Takagi’s right up, and he PUMPING BOMBERS Shota and himself up and out! DOULBE ELIMINATION!!
The fans go nuts as we go to 3v3 now. Yuya and Yota step back in and the fans rally. Yota grins, runs up, but Yuya dodges to CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! Yuya whips, Yota reverses, but Yuya goes up and over. Yuya arm-drags, then DROPKICKS! Yuya roars and the fans fire up again! Yuya reels Yota in but Yota fights the saido. Yuya still hits a BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Yuya drags Yota back up, clinches, but Yota fires elbow after elbow to get free. Then he SUPER- NO, Yuya blocks! Yuya swings, but into the BACKBREAKER! FLATLINER! But he avoids the stomp! Yuya CHOPS then runs, but Yota SUPERKICKS himdown!
LIJ BLASTS Hontai’s corner again, and Yota looms over Yuya. Yota drags Yuya up, bumps him off buckles, then hoists him up top. Yota CHOPS, then he fires up before climbing up. The fans rally up, and Yuya fires forearms! Yota falls back, stands up, and he avoids Yuya’s leap! Yuya comes back, into the GENE TRIGGER! Yota TOSSES Yuya, but Yuya lands on the apron! Hiromu lets Yota know that, so Yota goes up the corner! Yota aims for an APRON MARLOWE- NO, Yuya dodges! Yuya CHOPS, CHOPS and CHOPS! Yota ROCKS Yuya, but Yuya fires up! Yuya DOUBLE CHOPS! And DOUBLE CHOPS! And DOUBLE CHOPS!
Yota SLAPS Yuya! And then swings, but into the cording hold! Yuya grabs the other arm but Yota resists! Yota HEADBUTTS again and again, then DOUBLE HEADBUTTS hit! Both men fall, another DOUBLE ELIMINATION!! Now it’s just TakaTaichi VS Naito & Hiromu! The fans rally up as the four stare down. Hiromu runs up, but into TENDEDERO! Naito dodges but then Taichi BOOTS him down! TakaTaichi double whip to DOUBLE BOOT! Taka has Hiromu but Hiromu fires forearms! Taka pokes Hiromu in the eyes! Taka whips Hiromu to a corner, but Hiromu blocks the shining wizard!
Hiromu runs, RANA, but Taka SHOVES it down! JUST FACELOCK!! Taka CLUBS away on Hiromu, but Naito stomps Taka down! Taichi runs up but Naito kicks him and throws him out! Naito kicks Taka, he and Hiromu double whip, but Taka redirects! And redirects! But then Naito & Hiromu undo Tendedero to let Taka pass! Taka comes back, ducks Tendedero, and he waistlocks Naito. Naito switches, shoves Taka at Hiromu and Hiromu wrenches. Pump handle, HIROMU-CHAN ROLL! Cover, Hiromu ELIMINATES Taka! And that leaves it 2v1, Hiromu & Naito against Taichi! Taichi paces as he considers his options.
Taichi rushes in, but into TENDEDERO! Naito & Hiromu double whip Taichi to a corner, and Hiromu runs to LARIAT! Naito ROCKS Taichi, ENZIGIRIS, and Hiromu SUPERKICKS! Hiromu gives Naito the boost for the TOR- Well, no, the tornado fails but the DDT still hits! Hiromu brings Taichi up, suplexes, but Taichi fights it! Taichi suplexes, but Hiromu fights it! They end up by the ropes! Hiromu is on the apron, Naito runs up, but Taichi dodges and Naito BLASTS Hiromu! Hiromu falls and is ELIMINATED! Friendly fire in return for before, and the fans fire up as it is Taichi and Naito 1v1!
Taichi and Naito reset, and the fans cheer for “NA-I-TO!” as hard as they can. Naito fires a forearm, but Taichi fires back! Naito fires another, so Taichi fires back! Naito and Taichi both smirk as the shots keep going back and forth! Taichi then KCIKS, but Naito still throws forearms! KICK, forearm, repeat, but then Naito ROCKS Taichi again and again! Naito SLAPS Taichi! Taichi SOBATS! Naito fires the heavy elbow, but Taichi URAKENS! Naito runs, Taichi BOOTS him down, then Taichi drags Naito back up, just so he can AX- NO, Naito lifts Taichi, but Taichi fights off the atomic drop! Taichi shoves Naito to then AX BOMBER! Cover, TWO!
Naito survives but Taichi runs, and SLIDING AX BOMBERS! Taichi fires up, the fans are torn, but Taichi suplexes! Naito fights free to kick low! Naito uses the ropes to TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up and Naito drags Taichi up. Naito fires those heavy elbows again and again! Naito has Taichi down in the corner, then climbs up. Naito reels Taichi in, but Taichi sneaks the pants off! GAMANGIRI! Naito falls off the corner, but he holds onto the ropes! Naito dangles off the apron but his feet do not touch the floor! Taichi fires shots, Naito ROCKS him in return! Taichi runs up, Naito slides under! Naito DUMPS Taichi over!
Taichi is on the apron but Naito fires a flurry! HOTSHOT! Taichi wobbles, but he ROCKS Naito! Naito ROCKS Taichi, HOTSHOTS again, then ROLLING KICKS! Taichi falls, LIJ WINS!
Winners: Los Ingobernables de Japon, by ring out
It came down to the leaders as the last men, but the Uncontrollable Charisma found a way to win for the team! LIJ regroups and Naito is given the mic. “Buenas tardes, Korakuen Hall!” The fans cheer, and Naito says, “First and foremost… Bushi, why don’t you say something to the fans?” The fans applaud and Bushi takes a quick drink of water before he takes up the mic. “Now that I have this time, I’ll say this. As previously announced by NJPW, my departure was a decision made after a lot of thought. I have no regrets.” The fans applaud that, and Bushi continues, “My feelings haven’t changed since I spoke here 10 years ago. It’s been a deeply fulfilling experience.”
The fans applaud that, too, and Bushi says, “This Dontaku tour is only getting started. When I step into this ring, I’ll show my gratitude in my own way. Thank you.” The fans applaud again, and Bushi hands the mic back to Naito. Naito also notes that the Road to Wrestling Dontaku has just begun. He and Bushi will be leaving NJPW after May 4th. “Whether Bushi and I will compete in this ring again or not, you already know, don’t you? Yes, the answer is of course, TRANQUILO! Assen na yo!” The fans applaud Naito being Naito even now. Naito then asks if they want to do the roll call, and the fans cheer!
Naito notes they haven’t had one at all this year, so this will be the first roll call of 2025. Are you ready? The fans cheer, so Naito says that the only way to close out tonight in Korakuen Hall is naturally with… “Bushi! Hiromu! Takagi! Titan! Yota! Y Naito! NOSOTROS! LOS! INGOBERRRRRRNABLEEEEES~! DE! JA! PON!!” The fans cheer the first LIJ roll call of 2025, but will we get more of them before May 4th? Will we get one on May 4th?
My Thoughts:
A great night to kick off the Road to Wrestling Dontaku, though of course it had to be on one of the busiest weekends of the year. Great goodbye match for Cobb with Tanahashi. It was a big awkward because while Tanahashi is still going to retire this year, Cobb was leaving, and so Cobb leaving NJPW trumps Tanahashi retiring, meaning Cobb had to lose. It’s the unwritten tradition of pro-wrestling. Very good farewell promo from Cobb, too, and I can’t wait to see where he goes next. Word is, it isn’t AEW, and perhaps the WWE rumors have still been true all along, they just leaked out way too soon.
And then very good 10 Man Elimination Tag in the main event, and it works out that LIJ won. Naito & Bushi needed a chance to address the fans about their own departure from NJPW, and so giving them the win so they can do a main event promo was fitting. In my estimation, I don’t see Naito going to any other company, even if it’s another Japanese based company. He’s done plenty in his career, he’s pushed his body pretty hard, so he needs to enjoy retirement, or at least make a lateral movement to be working with Young Lions in the NJPW Dojo as a teacher. Bushi, could probably keep going a little longer, or he could also call it a day on the other hand, only Bushi really knows how his body feels.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Mitchell’s WWE WrestleMania 41 Results & Report! (4/20/25)
This is more than just a gamble!
Will this be a historic finale to WrestleMania?
John Cena has said he is retiring after 2025, but he wants to take the Undisputed WWE Championship with him! Will his 17th be everyone’s last reign? Or can Cody Rhodes save the future?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- WWE Women’s World Championship Triple Threat: Iyo Sky VS Bianca Belair VS Rhea Ripley; Iyo wins and retains the title.
- Sin City Street Fight: Damian Priest VS Drew McIntyre; McIntyre wins.
- WWE Intercontinental Championship Fatal 4 Way: Bron Breakker VS Penta VS Finn Balor VS Dominik Mysterio; Dom wins and becomes the new WWE Intercontinental Champion.
- Open Challenge: Randy Orton VS Joe Hendry; Orton wins.
- AJ Styles VS Logan Paul; Logan wins.
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez VS Lyra Valkyria & Becky Lynch; Lyra & Becky win and become the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions.
- Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes VS John Cena; Cena wins and becomes the new Undisputed WWE Champion.
PLAY BY PLAY
It’s the WrestleMania Night 2 Countdown Show!
Once again, join Michael Cole, Pat McAfee, Wade Barrett, Big E and more in discussing, analyzing and predicting all the action set for the big finale!
Ava Max sings the United States of America National Anthem.
Stephanie McMahon is in the ring!
The Billion Dollar Queen of WWE is here and says, “The last time WrestleMania was in Las Vegas was WrestleMania 9 at Caesar’s Palace, and I was 16 years old. Here we are today, at Allegiant Stadium for WrestleMania 41, and my middle daughter is 16 years old. WWE has always been a part of my life, which includes all of you. You are a part of my family because WWE IS family. And I am so incredibly proud to say, welcome home. And welcome to NIGHT TWO of WrestleMania!” The pyro goes off and the fans cheer! Will Mania hit the jackpot all over again with this finale?
WWE Women’s World Championship Triple Threat: Iyo Sky VS Bianca Belair VS Rhea Ripley!
The Evil Genius won this title off of The Eradicator, but perhaps only because The EST, who had won the Elimination Chamber match, ended up a bit of a distraction. After weeks of these three all getting after each other verbally and physically, it finally comes down to the three of them having it out once and for all. Who opens Night 2 with a victory that defies the odds?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who wins the title, and the respect that comes with it!
The bell rings and the fans rally up as the three stare down. Bianca and Rhea talk trash on each other again, and Iyo steps up, not wanting to be ignored again. Iyo stops the double pie faces! And she SHOTEIS Rhea! Bianca shove Iyo at Rhea, Rhea ROCKS Iyo! Bianca ROCKS Rhea! Iyo RAN- NO, Bianca brings Iyo up, throws her at Rhea, but Iyo RANAS Rhea! Iyo ducks ‘n’ dodges Bianca, Bianca avoids the handspring, but the SHOTGUN hits! But then Rhea DROPKICKS Iyo! Iyo bails out, Bianca is in a corner, and Rhea stares down her rival. They tie up, Rhea waistlocks, and Rhea SLAMS Bianca down.
Bianca fights up, switches, and SLAMS Rhea! Rhea fights up, fights the lift, and elbows free! Bianca runs up to DROPKICK Rhea to a corner! Bianca kips up, the fans are torn, but Bianca says kiss this. Bianca RAMS into Rhea, then climbs up to rain down fists! The fans count along, but Iyo returns! Bianca backflips, Iyo runs into Rhea! Bianca RAMS them both! Bianca climbs up and starts again! The fans count and Bianca goes all the way to TEN, then keeps going! But Iyo gets free and grabs the braid! Bianca uses that to whip Iyo to the corner. Rhea shoves Bianca, Iyo dodges! Bianca BOOTS Rhea, Iyo goes up, DOUBLE BLOCKBUSTER!
Iyo double high stacks, TWO! DOUBLE SHOTGUN! The fans fire up and Iyo runs at Bianca, only to be put on the apron. Bianca SMACKS Iyo off the buckles! But Rhea BOOTS Bianca out! Rhea goes to the apron, runs and CANNONBALLS Bianca down! The fans fire up but then Iyo goes up! ASAI MOONSAULT and down goes Rhea! The fans fire up with Iyo and she puts Rhea in. Iyo wheelbarrows, victory rolls, STOMP 182! Cover, TWO! Rhea stays in this but Iyo runs, only to dodge Bianca! Bianca LARIATS Rhea up and out, talks more trash, but Iyo sunset flips Bianca! TWO! Bianca gets up to CLOBBER Iyo!
The fans are torn and Bianca is annoyed. Bianca runs, but she handsprings over Iyo’s drop down. Bianca again says kiss this, then she wrenches Iyo to snap suplex! Roll through, snap suplex! Roll through again, and stalling suplex! Bianca hits her own Three Amigas and then swaggers. Bianca runs, handsprings, but Rhea trips her up! Rhea drags Bianca out to CLUB away! Iyo goes to the apron, and she leaps, FLYING RAN- NO! Bianca stops Iyo, and SWINGS her into the barriers! Then swings her at Rhea! Rhea catches Iyo, the two decide to THROW Iyo into the barriers! Rhea then kicks Bianca, puts her in the ring, and gets around to kick low.
Rhea reels Bianca in, suplexes, but Bianca slips free. Bianca waistlocks, Rhea ELBOWS free, but Iyo leaps in! Rhea dodges, comes back and kicks low. Rhea gets Iyo up, Canadian Rack, RAZOR’S EDGE onto Bianca! A shoutout to both Priest and Hall, then a cover on Iyo, TWO! Rhea is annoyed but she hauls Iyo up. Iyo fights the lift, victory rolls, but Rhea trips her up! Rhea has the legs, ties them up, and has Iyo in the PRISM TRAP! But Bianca grabs Rhea! Torture rack and KISS OF- NO, Rhea lands out to arm-drag! They both run Bianca dodges the boot, but then they both return! DOUBLE FACEBUSTERS take both women down!
The fans are thunderous as all three women are on the mat, and they all go to corners. “This is Awesome!” as Iyo rises first. SHINKANSEN for Rhea! SHINKANSEN for Bianca! Another for Rhea! Iyo drags Rhea to the drop zone, then goes up, up, and OVER THE- NO, Rhea goes up to stop Iyo! Bianca runs up to CLUB Rhea! Bianca has Rhea, Rhea has Iyo, DOUBLE SUPER BACK SUPLEX!! The fans are thunderous again as all three women are down! Bianca finds Rhea and drags her up. Rhea breaks free to ROCK Bianca, but Bianca ROCKS her back! Bianca slips around, shoves, but Rhea ducks ‘n’ dodges. Bianca hurdles, but then Rhea BOOTS her!
Iyo springboards to MISSILE DROPKCIK Rhea! Kip up and a handspring, the fans are going nuts for the Evil Genius! But Bianca POUNCES Iyo!! The fans boo but all three women are down again. Bianca crawls to the apron, climbs a corner, and goes up to 450 SPLASH on Iyo! Cover, but Rhea BOOTS Bianca away! Rhea pump handles, RIPTIDE!! Cover, TWO!?!? Bianca survives, proving she’s the toughEST, and that absolutely shocks Rhea! Rhea pleads with the ref, but no, the count was two. Rhea storms over to Iyo, drags her up and pump handles her now! RIP- DDT!! Iyo turns things around just in time! And then SHIN- EDDY GORDO KICK!
Iyo flops against the ropes, Rhea goes up the corner, and Rhea drags Iyo up the corner! Rhea pump handles again, for a SUPER RIP- ARM-DRAG!! Iyo roars and goes up! The fans fire up for the OVER THE MOONSAULT into BOOTS! And then the torture rack! KISS OF DEATH!!! Cover, RHEA BREAKS IT!! The fans are electric while all three women are down again! Bianca is freaking out, and she storms up on Rhea. Rhea sits up, Bianca SLAPS her, and then talks trash! Bianca shouts she works harder and deserves this more than Rhea! But Rhea SLAPS Bianca! Bianca DECKS Rhea! Bianca storms up, but Rhea BOOTS her!
Rhea gives the trash talk back, then DUMPS Bianca out! Rhea ROCKS Bianca, SMACKS her off the apron, then goes up the corner. The fans fire up and Rhea drags Bianca up the corner! Bianca fights back with body shots, but Rhea CLUBS Bianca! They brawl with big shots, then Rhea HEADBUTTS Bianca! Bianca falls to the floor, but Iyo SHORYUKENS! Iyo goes up to get Rhea, SUPER POISON- NO!! Rhea blocks with just one hand on the ropes! Rhea SWINGS Iyo into the post!! But Bianca torture racks Rhea!! KISS OF- RHEA LANDS OUT! The brawl is on again with big haymakers! And a HEADBUTT! And a RIP- NO, Bianca slips free!
Bianca WHIPLASHES with the braid!!! Then KISS OF DEATH!!! Cover, OVER THE MOONSAULT!!! Iyo covers Bianca, IYO WINS!!!
Winner: Iyo Sky, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s World Champion)
The Evil Genius snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, and maybe now the others will respect her! Who will be next to put Iyo to the test as a champion?
Sin City Street Fight: Damian Priest VS Drew McIntyre!
The Archer of Infamy has had enough of the Scottish Terminator blaming him for all his shortcomings since last WrestleMania. Now, they throw the rulebook out the window and fight like there’s no tomorrow. Will Priest send McIntyre South of Heaven? Or will McIntyre be guilty as sin in Sin City?
Fittingly, Drew McIntyre comes out as “Doomslayer,” from Doom: The Dark Ages. But just as fittingly, Priest has THE Kerry King of Slayer here to play his theme song live. Priest puts his new jacket aside, and Drew attacks! The bell rings, the fans fire up, and Drew fires off on Priest at the ropes. Priest shoves Drew, then dodges to LARIAT Drew up and out! Drew stagger sup, Priest FLYING ELBOWS off the apron! Priest then ROCKS Drew with a right! Drew staggers away, Priest SMACKS him off barriers, and Drew staggers away again. Priest SUPERKICKS Drew, then RAMS him into barriers! But Drew ROCKS Priest!
Drew reels Priest in and suplexes him to the LED ramp! The fans rally up while Drew leaves Priest behind. Drew pulls the steel steps apart, brings the base steps into the ring, then goes back for the other piece. But Priest CHUCKS it into Drew’s head! The fans fire up as Drew falls! Priest drags Drew up, and whips him hard into barriers! Drew falls behind the Hydration Station, but Priest brings out a TABLE! Vegas cheers as Priest puts that table in the ring. Drew returns to ROCK Priest! Drew SMACKS Priest off steel steps! And then off the English desk! Drew then POSTS Priest, goes back for more steel steps, and pulls those apart.
Drew has the smaller piece and he RAMS Priest! And RAMS him again! And then SLAMS it down on Priest’s back! Drew drops the steps, the fans fire up, and the ref checks on Priest. Priest sits up but Drew brings the steps back over, to SMASH Priest again! Drew borrows a fan’s phone? That’s his brother! Drew uses the phone to take a selfie and post it! Just like last year! Drew runs up to KICK Priest down, then pushes Priest in the ring. Drew goes looking under the ring, and he brings out a chair! Drew JAMS Priest in the ear! Drew then brings out TWO TABLES! Drew sets one up at ringside, then sets the other one up next to it.
Drew smiles as he pats the tables. Drew goes to the apron, but Priest ROCKS him! Drew wobbles, Priest ROCKS him again! Priest winds up, but Drew GLASGOW KISS HEADBUTTS first! Drew runs and he LARIATS Priest up and out the other side! Drew thinks about it now, and he builds speed! Drew FLIES and down goes Priest! The fans fire up and Drew stands tall. Drew drags Priest back up, puts him back in the ring, then storms in. Drew soaks up the cheers and the jeers, then he goes to a corner. Priest flounders, Drew has the countdown! “THREE! TWO!” CHAIR TO THE FACE!! But Drew rebounds and CLAYMORES anyway!! Cover, TWO?!?
Priest survives, but it’s just as surprising that Drew didn’t fall from that chairshot. Drew grabs that very chair Priest threw, and he takes aim. Drew SMACKS Priest on the back! And SMACKS him again! Drew then puts the chair around Priest’s head! The ref says don’t do this, but that’s all the ref can do as Drew takes aim! Drew runs up, but Priest grabs Drew first! CHOKE SLAM! Cover, TWO!! Drew survives because Priest couldn’t do the sit-out! Priest crawls back and stands back up. Priest grabs another chair, takes aim, and he SMACKS Drew on the back! Drew writhes, but Priest sits him up, just to SMACK him down again!
Drew writhes and Priest paces. The fans rally, Priest takes aim again, and he SMACKS Drew down! Drew writhes while Priest goes to a corner. Priest rips away the padding on the crossbars, and then wedges the chair in. But Drew hits a SPINEBUSTER! Drew grabs that table Priest brought out, and now Drew stands it up. Drew drags Priest up, puts him on the top rope, and then CHOPS! Drew climbs up, fireman’s carries, and then tucks, but Priest slips free! Priest CLUBS Drew, and now he looks to the table! Crucifix lift, RAZOR’S EDGE through the table!! Cover, TWO!?! Drew survives and Priest is shocked!
Priest drags himself up, goes to the base steps, and he brings those around. Priest brings down the straps and the fans fire up. Priest waits on Drew as Drew hobbles around. Priest clamps on with the grip, but Drew CLAWS Priest’s eyes! Drew goes up the steps, reels Priest in, FULL METAL FUTURE SHOCK!!! Cover, TWO!??! Priest survives and the fans fire up again! “This is Awesome!” as both men writhe and crawl. Drew seethes, and he watches Priest rise up. Priest glares at Drew, but Drew SLAPS Priest! Priest SLAPS back, and now the haymakers start flying! It is fast ‘n’ furious and the fans are loving it!
Drew CHOPS! CHOPS! And CHOPS! Priest CHOPS, CHOPS, and CHOPS! Drew HEADBUTTS, Priest LARIATS! Drew is down and the fans fire up! Priest drags Drew up by his hair, but Drew pushes Priest away. Priest comes back, knuckle locks, and he goes up the corner. The fans fire up as Priest goes Old School, but Drew SHOVES HIM OFF! PRIEST FALLS THROUGH THE TABLES ON THE OUTSIDE!!! The fans are losing their minds over that crash landing, and Drew manages to smile. Drew hobbles his way over while Priest flounders in the wreckage. Drew drags Priest up and into the ring, and pushes him against the chair Priest put in the corner!
Drew hobbles corner to corner, runs back in, FULL METAL CLAYMORE!!!! Cover, DREW WINS!!!
Winner: Drew McIntyre, by pinfall
Doom McIntyre just slayed the Archer of Infamy! Drew tells the ref to stop caring about Priest, and he makes the ref raise his hand in victory! Will Drew finally get over this grudge and go back for gold?
WWE Intercontinental Championship Fatal 4 Way: Bron Breakker VS Penta VS Finn Balor VS Dominik Mysterio!
The Badass Booty Nephew has been a dominate champion, and he’s had the dogs barking all over the world. But with this title comes a target, and now he’s in the biggest title defense he’s had yet! Will Bron make the most of the Steiner Math he worked out the other day? Will that 129.2% be trumped by #CeroMiedo? Or will this title soon belong to the Judgment Day?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if the numbers spell disaster at WrestleMania!
The bell rings and the fans fire up as Bron runs up! Dom dodges, but then Penta storms up. Bron DECKS Penta, stomps him, but Finn & Dom go after Bron! The fans boo as the Judgment Day boys mug Bron, then TOSS him out. Finn & Dom soak up the heat, but Penta GAMANGIRIS Finn! Penta goes up to CROSSBODY Dom! Penta then baits Finn in and RANAS him out! Dom runs up but Penta TOSSES him! Penta then builds speed and FLIES! Down goes both Finn & Dom and the fans fire up! But Bron LEAPS in from outta nowhere! Down goes Penta! The fans bark for Bron as he stands tall. Bron puts Penta in the ring, then builds speed, but Penta SUPERKICKS!
Penta shouts, “CERO! MIEDO!” Penta runs, springboards, but into a POWERSLAM! Bron catches Finn, military presses him, and BREAKKER SLAMS him! Dom is back, but Bron SPEARS Dom! Cover, Finn breaks it! Finn does it more for his own chances, but now he regrets it as Bron storms up. Bron RAMS Finn into the corner again and again. Penta runs up, Bron ELBOWS him back, and then Bron RAMS Penta into the corner again and again. Finn runs up to SLINGBLADE! Penta SLING-DOGS Finn! Penta GAMANGIRIS Dom, sits him down, and then Penta drop toeholds Finn into Dom! Penta goes up, headstand and DROPKICK!
The fans fire up as Penta covers Finn, TWO! Penta traps one arm, grabs the other, and he makes Finn SACRIFICE! Penta pump handles Finn, lifts, but Bron waistlocks Penta! GERMAN SUPLEX HALF NELSON SUPLEX COMBO!! Bron kips up and Vegas barks even louder! Bron aims from a corner, runs in, but Penta dodges! Bron POSTS himself! Dom rushes in to THROW Penta down by his mask! Slingshot SENTON! Dom stomps a mudhole into Bron! Dom runs side to side and DROPKICKS Bron out! The fans are torn for Dom as he hits a suplex! Uno Amigo! Dom drags Penta up, DOS AMIGO! Then some Latino Heat, but Penta blocks!
Finn CLUBS Penta, he and Dom work together to DOUBLE SUPLEX! Carlito cheers his guys on as Finn & Dom mug Bron. They reel Bron in, but Bron fights the double suplex to DOUBLE SUPLEX them! Bron kips up, brings down the straps, and he catches Finn to OVERHEAD SUPLEX! Then an OVERHEAD for Dom! Bron LARIATS Finn in the corner, then he hoists Finn up top. Bron LARIATS Dom back down, then he goes up after Finn, SUPER STEINER! Cover, TWO!! Finn survives and the fans fire up! Bron seethes as he rises up, and “This is Awesome!” as Bron goes back to a corner. Bron takes aim again, but Finn KICKS him first!
Penta SUPERKICKS Bron! Dom DROPKICKS Penta! Finn LARIATS Bron out of the ring! And now Dom aims at Finn! The fans wanna see it, and Dom DROPKICKS Finn onto ropes! Dom dials it up, but Finn blocks the 619! Dom apologizes, but Finn KICKS the leg out, and stomps a mudhole into Dom! Penta hooks Finn up, PENTA DRIVER!! Cover, BRON BREAKS IT! The fans fire up as now Bron and Penta stare down. They rise up and fire shots back and forth! The fans rally, and Penta CHOPS! Bron JUMP KNEES! Penta SUPERKICKS! Penta roars, runs, but has to dodge Bron! Carlito DUMPS Bron out!
The fans boo but Dom rolls Penta up, TWO!! Penta escapes, SUPERKICKS, then mule kicks! Penta runs, and hits a DESTROYER!! Cover, CARILTO DRAGS PENTA OUT! The fans boo but Carlito SMACKS Penta off the desk! Carlito clears the desk, tells Pat and Maggle and Wade to back off, then he drags Penta up. but Bron is on the other desk!? Bron jumps off the Spanish desk to SPEAR Carlito through the English desk!! The fans go nuts as Bron and Carlito are down in the wreckage! Penta leaves that mess behind and Bron manages to get in the ring. Bron powers up again, and he runs at Penta, SPEAR!!! But Dom slides in!
Dom DROPKICKS Bron onto ropes! Dom redials, 619 connects!! Dom goes up the corner, but Finn trips Dom up! The Prince aims at Bron while the fans boo, and Finn SLINGBLADES! Then he takes aim, SHOTGUN! Bron is down in the drop zone! Finn climbs and takes aim, COUP DE GRACE!!! Cover, but Dom FROG SPLASHES onto it all!! Cover on Finn, DOM WINS!!
Winner: Dominik Mysterio, by pinfall (NEW WWE Intercontinental Champion)
Lie, cheat and steal, Dom learned a lot from Uncle Eddie! And now just like Uncle Eddie, he checks off the Intercontinental Championship! But what does this mean for Judgment Day?
Open Challenge: Randy Orton VS ???
The Viper wanted to settle scores with The Prizefighter, but Kevin Owens needed major neck surgery, and now we don’t even know if Kevin will ever return to the ring. In the meantime, Orton still wants a match for his 20th, so he put it out there that anyone can step to him. Orton grabs a mic and he tells the fans, “Tonight marks my 20th WrestleMania! Ladies and gents, I said that I would be here at WrestleMania 41 ready to go. The only question now is, who is gonna come through that curtain? I’ll tell you one thing, whoever it is, they’re gonna get their WrestleMania Moment, and it’s gonna be courtesy of the three most dangerous letters in all of sports entertainment: R K O!”
Orton throws down the mic, paces inside the ring, and who answers the call? “Say his name and he appears… I believe in Joe Hendry!” That’s right! The TNA World Heavyweight Champion is making his WrestleMania debut, and everyone sings along with his song like they did with Voices! Orton isn’t quite sure what to make of this, but the fans are loving it! The bell rings, the fans chant “WE BELIEVE! WE BELIEVE!” as Orton and Hendry step up. Then R K- NO, Hendry rolls Orton up! TWO, and then Hendry… TURNS! Hendry smiles and Orton is again unsure what to do with that. The two reset and circle again.
Orton kicks Hendry low, then runs, but Hendry blows past him to CLOBBER Orton! The fans fire up and Hendry brings Orton up. But Orton kicks low! Orton takes a swing, Hendry dodges and hits a NECKBREAKER! Then Hendry gets the fans to join in on We Will Rock You! Hendry grabs Orton by the neck, but Orton sees he’s taller. Orton pokes Hendry in the eye! And then LARIAT! LARIAT! Dodge and SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up and Orton brings Hendry up again. Orton puts Hendry in the ropes, drags him out, and DRAPING DDT! The fans fire up and Orton smirks, because Orton hears those voices in his head!
Orton watches Hendry rise up, but Hendry powers out of the RKO! Hendry scoops Orton to FALL AWAY SLAM! Hendry kips up, the fans fire up, and Hendry… TURNS! The fans cheer that big smile, RKO OUTTA NOWHERE!! Cover, Orton wins!
Winner: Randy Orton, by pinfall
The Viper strikes, the Viper wins, and that’s a great way to cap off 20 years! But Orton does show Hendry respect by helping him stand back up. The fans cheer, Orton tells Hendry that all these people believe in him, and Hendry thanks Orton. Orton raises Hendry’s hand in respect, the fans cheer more, and then Orton RKOS!! Thanks for coming, Hendry! And then Orton… TURNS! Orton does his pose and the fans cheer. Will Orton only hit a new level of excellence on the other side of 20 years?
AJ Styles VS Logan Paul!
The Phenomenal One is just the newest of a long list of people that don’t like The Maverick. It isn’t Logan’s ability in the ring, it’s the fact Logan Paul is brash, obnoxious, and just downright arrogant, and that’s being nice. But will Styles use his own talent and ability to finally humble Logan? Or will Logan go from annoying to insufferable in the blink of an eye?
Logan of course vlogs his entrance with a selfie video, soaking up all the heat as he goes. Then things go multiscreen just so we can see Logan from all angles. One Logan Paul is bad enough, but imagine nine of him… Finally, Styles makes his entrance, and he knows he only needs to be the one and only. The bell rings and the two circle. The fans rally for Styles, he and Logan tie up, and they’re in a deadlock. Styles powers Logan back, put shim in a corner, but the ref counts. Logan turns things around, the ref counts more, and Logan lets off to talk trash. Logan shoves Styles, eggs Styles on, but Styles just laughs that off.
The fans rally as Styles and Logan circle. They tie up, Styles slips around and headlocks. Logan fires body shots, then powers his way to a headlock. Styles endures, lifts, and puts Logan on ropes. Styles powers out, hurdles, then drops down. Logan stops himself, Styles runs up, but Logan puts him on the apron. Styles RAMS Logan, slides in and whips, but Logan reverses, only for Styles to run him over! Styles talks smack, runs, but now Logan hurdles. Styles DROPKICKS Logan down! Styles covers, ONE, but Styles goes to the outside. Styles drags Logan out, slaps him around, but Logan kicks Styles away.
Styles bumps into the desk, Logan PLANCHAS, but Styles catches him in the apron skirt! Styles goes all Fit Finlay on Logan Paul! Styles then CHOPS Logan, the fans “WOO~!” and Styles throws up the Too Sweet. The fans cheer, and Styles goes back to SLIDING KNEE Logan from the apron! Logan falls down, Styles steps inside, and the ring count climbs. The fans cheer Styles while he waits on Logan. Logan crawls around on the floor, Styles goes out the side, but Logan RAMS Styles into barriers! Logan brings Styles around to UPPERCUT! Logan whips Styles, Styles reverses and Logan hits barriers hard! The fans fire up while Styles stands tall.
Styles stalks Logan, drags him up, and SMACKS him off the apron. The fans rally behind Styles while he pushes Logan into the ring. Styles goes to the apron, but Logan avoids the shoulder to KICK Styles, POST him, and then whip him into the other POST! Styles falls to the floor and Logan slaps some sense into himself. Logan wants the count to get going but we’re only at 3 of 10. Styles rises at 5, but Logan PLANCHAS! Direct hit this time and Logan fires up! The fans boo even harder, but Logan stalks Styles around the way. Logan SMACKS Styles off the Spanish desk, mockingly says, “AJ Who!?” And he SMACKS Styles off the apron.
Logan refreshes the ring count, then goes to his Hydration Station. Logan grabs his camera and taunts Styles. Logan lets the drone fly, and Logan uses the apron skirt to CHOKE Styles! We have a birds eye view as Logan HOTSHOTS Styles, and then goes up the corner! Logan watches his drone, then hits the #PAULFROMGRACE! Cover, TWO!! Styles survives that splash and the fans cheer. Logan reels Styles in, whips him to a corner, then whips corner to corner hard! Styles falls back, Logan paces, and the fans boo. Logan reels Styles in, hoists him up, OVER BOMB! Cover, ROPEBREAK! Styles survives but Logan just smiles.
Logan brings out the Hogan “I can’t hear you,” and fans boo more. Logan whips Styles, BOOTS him down, and then hits the pose. LOGAN LEG DROP, BROTHER! Cover, ONE!! Styles survives and Logan is annoyed. Logan winds up, he JABS, JABS, and JABS! But Styles RAMS Logan into the corner! Styles fires haymakers and the fans fire up! Styles stops as the ref counts, then runs up. Logan ELBOWS Styles, QUEBRADA! Cover, TWO!! The fans rally, Logan drags Styles up, and Logan fires body shots and UPPERCUTS! Logan UPPERCUTS again and again until Styles falls! The fans boo while Logan flexes. Logan then goes back to the corner and climbs up.
Logan soaks up more heat, then goes back for Styles. Logan drags Styles up, whips him to a corner, but Styles stops short! Styles is getting fired up as Logan doesn’t even realize it! Logan turns around, into a LARIAT! LARIAT! PHENOMENAL BLITZ! Fireman’s carry, USHIGOROSHI! SLIDING FOREARM! Styles runs and LARIATS in the corner! Styles suplexes, BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Logan is tougher than that, and he sits up smirking though a bit dazed. Styles reels Logan back in, but Logan slips free of the Clash! Logan kicks low, back suplex, but Styles lands out! Logan runs up, but Styles BOOTS him!
Styles goes out, springboards in, but Logan catches Styles to a fireman’s carry! Logan roars, ROLLING SENTONS, then LIONSAULTS! Cover, TWO!! Styles survives, even as Logan gets impressive air. The fans rally up, Logan brings Styles to a corner and puts him up top. Logan climbs up, talks trash, but Styles fires elbows! Logan staggers back, but he returns to CLUB Styles! Styles ELBOWS Logan again, rolls off Logan’s back, and lifts him up! Logan grabs ropes, and he kicks while upside-down! Styles KICKS Logan while he’s upside-down! Logan flips to the apron, and he SMACKS Styles off buckles! Styles staggers away and Logan takes aim!
Logan slingshots, BUCKSHOT! Cover, TWO!! Styles survives because Logan isn’t about that #CowboySh*t. Even so, Logan fires hands on Styles in the corner! Logan winds up, runs up, ONE LUCKY- NO, Styles ducks the punch, slips under Logan and torture racks! TOWER HACKER BOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Logan survives, even as Styles busts out a classic. The fans still rally for Styles and he goes to a corner. Styles steps outside, takes aim, and he springboards to 450 SPLASH onto knees!! Logan drags Styles up, reels him in, and he calls for Styles’ move?! STYLES CLASH!!! But Styles rolls through the cover to have Logan up! STYLES CLASH!!!
Both men are down and the fans are thunderous! But wait! Logan’s friend, Jeff, sneaks over the barriers! And he’s got the brass knuckles! The fans boo but WAIT! KARRION KROSS IS HERE! Kross has Jeff’s arm, and he snatches the knuckles away. Styles drags Jeff and THROWS him! Kross nods to Styles, and holds up the knuckle dusters… Kross promises he isn’t gonna do anything, he just wants Styles to use the knuckles to take out Logan. Logan puts them on, to DECK Kross! Styles then goes back to the apron, he ROCKS Logan with a forearm, and then springboards! Logan ducks the forearm, to hit ONE LUCKY RIGHT!!
Logan lifts Styles for the PAUL-VERIZER!!! Cover, LOGAN WINS!!!
Winner: Logan Paul, by pinfall
Styles did things the right way, but he also took his eye off the ball. Logan picks up the fumble and runs it all the way back to the house to win it all. Will WWE soon belong to Logan Paul?
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez VS Lyra Valkyria & ???
This was meant to be the Judgment Day’s leading ladies against The Morrigan & The Role Model. However, someone, or a couple someones, took Bayley out of action with a backstage attack. Bayley doesn’t know who, Liv & Raquel swear it wasn’t them, but the bottom line is that Lyra needs back-up. Who stepped up to have their WrestleMania Moment? IT’S THE MAN, BECKY LYNCH!! Does that mean it’s time to kick some major lass here in Las Vegas?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see if teaming with one Horsewoman is as good as another!
The teams sort out and the fans fire up as Becky steps to Liv. They circle, but then Liv tags out to Raquel. Big Mami Cool says Becks is gonna regret coming back. Becky ROCKS Raquel, chases after Liv, but Raquel grabs Becky’s hair! Raquel scoops, Becky slips free, and she has a SLEEPER! Raquel fights up with Becky as a backpack. Lyra tags in before Raquel THROWS Becky down! Becky ROCKS Raquel, Lyra SOBATS, KICKS, and then Becky SOBATS! Lyra RAMS Raquel, runs, but handsprings through the hip toss to ENZIGIRI! The fans fire up and Lyra runs, springboard arm-drag! The fans fire up for Lyra, “WOO~! WOO~!”
Lyra builds speed and WRECKS Raquel with a dropkick! Lyra then drags Raquel up, puts her back in the ring, and she climbs a corner. Liv runs up, Lyra BOOTS her, but Becky protesting only distracts the ref so Liv can get back up. Liv SHOVES Lyra down for Raquel to BOOT her down! Cover, TWO! Lyra survives, Becky coaches her up, but Raquel drags Lyra away. Raquel runs up to ELBOW Lyra, tags Liv, and Liv stomps away on Lyra! Tag back to Raquel, and Raquel drags Lyra up to fire ELBOWS! The ref reprimands and counts, but Raquel brings Lyra up. Tag to Liv, Raquel RAMS Lyra back in and Liv stomps Lyra some more.
Liv shrieks at the ref for counting, then snap suplexes Lyra! Una Amiga a la Dom, then Dos Amigas! Liv drags Lyra up for THREE AMIGAS! Liv gives some heat, then DECKS Becky! ENZIGIRI for Lyra! Cover, TWO! Becky storms in but the ref stops her, and that lets Liv & Raquel mug Lyra! Tag to Raquel, she drags Lyra up and suplexes to then SLINGSHOT JACKHAMMER! Cover, TWO! Raquel drags Lyra up, tags Liv, and they mug Lyra more. Liv drags Lyra up to snap suplex again, then tags Raquel. Raquel SLAMS Lyra down, then grabs at legs, but Lyra kicks her away. Lyra crawls, Raquel grabs legs again! But Lyra avoids th eelbow drop!
Lyra crawls, Liv rushes in to drag Lyra back! Lyra ENZIGIRIS free! The fans fire up as Lyra crawls, but Liv YANKS Becky down! The fans boo but now Liv regrets that. Becky chases Liv, they go inside, and Raquel BOOTS Becky! Raquel TOSSES Becky, then goes back for Lyra. Raquel reels Lyra in for a scoop and SWINGING SLAM! Cover, TWO! Tag to Liv and The Judgment Day drags Lyra up. They double whip, but Lyra KICKS Liv! Lyra then BOOTS Raquel from the corner, ELBOWS Liv, and dodges Raquel! Raquel POSTS herself, hot tag to Becky! Liv is scared and the fans are fired up! Becky LARIATS again and again, then dodges to FLYING FOREARM!
The fans fire up but Raquel returns! Becky dodges her to then ENZIGIRI! Raquel goes to a corner, Becky runs to forearm! Becky runs and forearms Liv! Then back to Raquel, but she puts Becky on the apron! Becky DECKS Raquel, goes up, and MOLLY-GO-ROUND! Then she catches Liv, BECKSPLODER! The fans are all fired up and Becky builds speed to WRECK Liv on the outside! Becky then aims to FLYING FOREARM! Becky puts Liv back in the ring, kicks her low, reels her in, BUTTERFLY SUPLEX, into the ARMBAR! Liv rolls to stack, TWO! Becky turns Liv over, DISARM HER!!! Liv flails, kicks, but Raquel is in!
Raquel BOOTS Becky down, then she BOOTS Lyra! Raquel runs up but Becky DUMPS her out! Liv runs up, OBLIVION!! Cover, LYRA BREAKS IT! The fans fire up as Lyra drags Liv up. Lyra whips, Liv grabs ropes and KICKS in return! Liv runs now, but Lyra dodges Oblivion to DIVE onto Raquel! TORNADO DDT to the floor! Liv WRECKS Lyra with a dropkick! Becky clinches, MANHANDLE SLAM!! Cover, the lasses win!!
Winners: Lyra Valkyria & Becky Lynch, by pinfall (NEW WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions)
Talk about a turn of fortunes! Bayley went down, Becky stepped up, and with Becky’s help, Lyra is now a DOUBLE CHAMPION! But now Lyra & Becky are going to visit NXT this Tuesday to defend these belts against Tatum Paxley & Gigi Dolin! Will it be quite the homecoming for The Morrigan & The Man?
Stone Cold Steve Austin is here!
Vegas goes nuts as the glass shatters, and The Texas Rattlesnake rides out on a four-wheeler! He goes down the ramp, goes around the ring a couple times, but then rams into the barrier! Whoops! Maybe Austin had a couple Steveweisers before coming out. Austin grabs a mic to say, “If you’re havin’ a great time at WrestleMania, gimme a ‘Hell Yeah!'” “HELL YEAH!” Austin says, “Some o’ ya heard me, some o’ ya didn’t. If you’re having a great time at WrestleMania, gimme a ‘Hell Yeah!'” “HELL YEAH!!” Austin says he is out here to announce tonight’s attendance. It is officially 63,226! And Austin’s been in a lot of buildings just like this, and it just feels like way more than 63,226!
The fans cheer, and Austin demands a recount! Sometimes when you want a job done right, you gotta do it yourself. Everyone sit down and stay still so he can count. Austin actually starts counting! And every time, we get “WHAT?” Wait, are we gonna get 63,000 what’s?! Austin says nah, enough of that BS. 63,226 tonight, so the weekend total is 124,693 “solid ass cats!” Austin hopes everyone makes it home safely, and hopes everyone comes back for next year’s WrestleMania. “And that’s the bottom line, cuz Stone Cold said so!” The pyro goes off, and now Austin gets to have some Steveweisers! The fans cheer the beer bath, and Austin reloads for even more!
Austin goes back out to apologize to the fans behind the spot in the barriers he hit, then he chooses to walk back up the ramp. When and where will we see Stone Cold again?
Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes VS John Cena!
It’s the moment of truth. The Rock wanted The American Nightmare to “sell his soul” so he could be living the easy life as The Final Boss’s Champion. Cody rejected the offer in the most direct way possible, only for the sixteen-time world champion to show his true colors. And now, seven weeks later, after both verbal battles and physical confrontations, these two will finally put it to the test: Will Cody Rhodes do the “right thing?” Or will he do what it takes to win? The Last Time is Now, but will it also be Cena’s SEVENTEENTH time as world champion?
For Cena’s entrance, his tron is boiled down to just black and white, and his name up in lights. His final WrestleMania, and Cena won’t give the fans the satisfaction of a flashy, over the top spectacle of an entrance. As for Cody’s entrance, there’s a lot of smoke, and then there are Motocross dirt bike riders going across the stage! Then, as they stop and stand in line, and as the smoke clears, Cody Rhodes is there, a brand new skull helmet on his head. It opens up like Ironman’s helmet! The fans sing along with Cody’s song, “WHOA~ OH~!” The pyro goes off and Cody continues down the ramp, looking out at the sea of people here in Las Vegas.
Cody stands on the corner for the second “WHOA~ OH~!” and pyro, then he gets a hug and kiss from wife, daughter, and mother. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and time to learn the difference between the first and the last!
The fans are already thunderous with their dueling, “LET’S GO, CENA!” “CENA SUCKS!” The bell rings, the fans fire up more, and the two circle. Cena and Cody take a moment to hear all of that energy from the WWE Universe. The two then tie up, go around, and Cody headlocks. Cena endures as Cody grinds the hold, then he powers up and out. Cody runs Cena over! Cena bails out, the fans are torn, and Cody asks if this is supposed to be #BigMatchJohn. Cena cools off while the fans continue to duel. Cena steps back into the ring, Cody eggs him on, and the two reset. Cena seems just annoyed by the fans at this point.
Cody and Cena tie up. Cody headlocks, then shifts, and hammerlocks. Cena goes to the ropes, the ref counts the break, and Cody lets go. Cena steps outside in a huff, and he wants Cody to back off. Cody backs up, Cena steps back in, and the fans just get fired up again. Cody and Cena tie up. Cody waistlocks, Cena ELBOWS free, then he headlocks. Cena hits a headlock takeover, as if to show he can wrestle. Cody headscissors, and he holds Cena down with the squeeze. Cena powers free, but Cody DROPKICKS him! Cena bails out again and is just frustrated now. Cody builds speed and DIVES! No more escaping the action for Cena!
Cody puts Cena in, storms up, but Cena DECKS Cody! Cena then headlocks, but Cody powers him to a corner. The ref reprimands and counts, but Cena sucker punches Cody! The fans are torn as Cena stomps away on Cody! Cena bumps Cody off buckles, then whips him to ropes. Cena BOOTS Cody down, a rare thing for Cena even when he was in his prime. Cena does a mocking bow, then he DECKS Cody again! Cena stomps Cody, drags him up and reels him in, but the fans seem to be fighting about something of their own. Cody pops free to fire hands! Cena stomps Cody’s foot! Cena then KNEES Cody in the head!
Cena seethes while Cody crawls to a corner. Cena stalks Cody, drags him up, and Cena whips corner to corner. Cody hits buckles hard, then falls to the mat. Cody crawls under the bottom rope, but Cena grabs the legs! ROPE GUILLOTINE! Cena talks trash on Cody while he tumbles to the floor, then Cena goes out after Cody. Cena puts Cody in the ring, stalks him again, and runs up to BOOT Cody down! Cena then takes aim, runs up, and LARIATS! And then he LARIATS again! Cover, ONE!! Cody shows he’s tougher than that, but Cena clamps on a chinlock. Cody endures as Cena squeezes tight.
The fans rally as Cody fights the hold, but Cena leans on him. Cody fights up, stands, and he fires body shots! Cena lets go, and Cody ROCKS him with haymakers! Cody backs Cena down, has him on the ropes then whips, only for Cena to reverse, scoop, and SIDEWALK SLAM! Cover, TWO! Cena goes to a corner, hops up, and waits on Cody to stand. Cena leaps to AX HANDLE! Cena brings out more classic pro-wrestling moves, and he bumps Cody off buckles! Cena hops up again, to AX HANDLE again! Cena climbs up again, Cody stands back up, and Cena AX- NO, Cody kicks low! Cody ROCKS Cena with more rights!
Cena pokes Cody in the eyes! And then Cena CLUBS and HAMMERS away on Cody! Cover, TWO! Cody stays in this, even as Cena resorts to some new lows. But Cena grins as he literally kicks Cody’s butt! Cena hears the fans duel even harder as he stands Cody up. Cena whips, Cody reverses, then Cody runs up, but into a BOOT! Cena goes up, to TORNADO DDT! Cover, TWO! Cody survives as Cena turns it up a notch. Cena taunts the fans, taunts Cody, and then runs to get the SHOULDER TACKLES going! Now Cena brings out his classic move, but then he stops with just one. Cena dares Cody to get up, and then he runs to SHOULDER TACKLE again!
Cena grins as he’s basically toying with Cody now. Cody staggers up, Cena reels Cody in, and hits the SPIN OUT BOMB! The fans know what’s next in the “five moves of doom,” and Cena knows we know. Cena shakes out his hand, holds it up, and says- EYE POKE from Cody! Cena staggers, runs up on Cody anyway, but Cody goes up and over to SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans are torn as Cody powers up! DISASTER KICK! Cody pounds the mat, the fans rally and duel, and Cody runs to springboard and CODY CUTTER! Cover, TWO! Cena survives but Cody stays focused. Cody waits on Cena, to JAB! JAB! JAB!
Cody flips, flops, flies, but Cena drop toeholds! Cody fights off the STF, but Cena fireman’s carries! ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!! Cover, TWO!?! Cody survives, and Cena is actually amused! Cena decides to get back on track, and he tells the fans that “You Can’t See Me!” FIVE KNUCKLE SHUFFLE! Then fireman’s carry, but Cody sunset flips! TWO! Cody is up, he counter punches Cena! Cody whips, Cena reverses, but Cody goes up and out, then ROCKS Cena! Cody goes up, up, but Cena hits the ropes! That trips Cody up onto his crossroads! Cena climbs, and he fireman’s carries Cody for a SUPER A A!!! Cover, TWO?!?!
Cody survives the Avalanche Attitude Adjustment, aka the Triple A, and Cena is honestly surprised. Cena decides to pull out all the stops and he climbs up the corner. Cody rises, Cena aims, SUPER FAM- POWERBOMB!! High stack, TWO!! Cody’s counter did not finish this, but he and Cena both rise up. Cody looms over Cena, then he runs to go up the corner! SUPER CODY CUTTER!! Cover, TWO!!! Cena survives and now Cody is rather surprised! Cody huffs ‘n’ puffs and rises up. The fans are torn as Cody shouts for Cena to get up. Cena rises, Cody dragon sleepers! But Cena wrenches free, fireman’s carry, A A!!! And then the S T F U!!
Cody endures, crawls, drags Cena with him, reaches out, but Cena drags Cody back! S T F U!! Cody endures again, crawls again, drags Cena along again, and reaches out again, only for Cena to drag him back again! And even further! But Cody turns over and BOOTS Cena, into the ref!! Cena fireman’s carries, Cody slips free to dragon sleeper! CROSS RHODES!!! But no ref to count this cover! Cody would’ve won twice over! Maybe even three times over! Cody realizes what happened, and he goes to check the ref while Cena crawls away. Cena rips a buckle pad away! The fans can’t believe he’s going this far! Cena goes back for Cody, but Cody ROCKS Cena!
Cody ROCKS Cena again and again, backing Cena down, But then Cena sends Cody into the bare steel! And then back in again! Fireman’s carry, ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!!! Cover, TWO?!?!? Cody survives and no one can believe this! Cena is beside himself, not sure what Cody is made of! WAIT! Is that Travis Scott?! Time to FE!N with the (honorary) Hardcore Champion! Cena grins as The Rock’s other guy makes his way out here! Scott is taking his time but Cena is happy to see him. Cena helps Scott to the apron, raises his hand in victory already, and then says one minute. Cena goes to fetch Cody, and Scott wants to take a shot!
The fans boo, but Cody elbows free! Cody chases Scott off, then he catches Cena! CROSS RHODES!! Cover, but Scott YANKS the ref out!! Cody is furious because the fix is in! Cody says he still owes Scott a receipt, and Scott says bet! Scott storms into the ring, talks some smack, and Cody dares Scott to take a shot. Scott tries, but Cody blocks it! CROSS RHODES for Travis Scott!! Cody pushes Scott out of the ring, but he’s a lot of deadweight. But wait! Cena has Cody’s belt! Cena winds up, BELT- NO, Cody blocks it! Cody says not today! They tug-o-war over the belt, Cody takes the belt away, and now Cena wants mercy!?
Cena wants Cody to remember: Is he going to do what’s right? Or is he going to do what it takes? Cody does hesitate, unsure which is which, and Cena LOW BLOWS him!! The fans are going nuts but Cena picks the belt back up. Cody rises to his feet, only to take the BELT SHOT!! Just like Elimination Chamber! Cena shouts to the ref, drags Cody to a cover, and the ref is in! The count begins, and CENA WINS!!!
Winner: John Cena, by pinfall (NEW Undisputed WWE Champion)
And there is history made! Cena did everything he had to, and even needed help from The Rock, but Cena now stands alone as THE historic 17-time WWE Champion! Scott celebrates with Cena, holding their belts high overhead. The pyro goes off as the number 17 is big and bright on the tron. The GOAT is truly THE GOAT, and Cody is living a nightmare. Will The Final Boss be pleased with what his champions did here tonight? Will Cena hold onto this title until he retires at the end of this year? Or can someone, anyone, prevent further tragedy on this twisted farewell tour?
My Thoughts:
Another great night for WrestleMania 41, especially when it had to follow that first great night. Opening with the Women’s World Championship is a good parallel to the World Heavyweight Championship opening yesterday, and that Triple Threat was awesome. All three women are obviously incredible, but they looked even more incredible than that in the match. I’m a little surprised Iyo won instead of Bianca, but that was a great sequence to give Iyo the win. Perhaps Bianca and Rhea split off to have their own feud on the road to Backlash, and who knows who Iyo faces in the meantime, but this is good stuff.
Priest VS McIntyre was an awesome Street Fight, though I’m surprised they didn’t go into the crowd. Maybe that’s for the better, we got that last night with Punk and Rollins in the Triple Threat. But as I figured, Drew wins because he kinda needs it most. Not sure where he goes from here, given where the championships have all ended up, but maybe Face-Heel dynamics won’t matter to Drew. And speaking of championships, great Fatal 4 Intercontinental Championship match. Of course Dom and Finn end up going after each other, but it is a touch surprising Dom turned on Finn. Granted, Finn was throwing that passive aggressive shade, so this is more like Dom standing up to Finn. Great sequence to finish and Dom winning is awesome stuff for him. I would think Dom VS Finn is an obvious feud going towards Backlash and another title match.
Joe Hendry being Randy Orton’s opponent was oddly not on the radar given all the speculation of Aleister Black, Rusev, and a few other possibilities, but it’s great for Hendry to make a WrestleMania debut. I did not think the match would be so quick, but when this is an obvious substitute for the planned Orton VS Kevin match, it does make some sense. Great win for Orton in that way, and of course he RKO’d Hendry a second time just for fun. Backlash being in St. Louis, it should be a given that Orton headlines that, maybe even for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
AJ Styles VS Logan Paul was good, but could’ve been better. Given both guys are so athletic, I’m surprised we didn’t try to make this more about who can fly higher, but it seemed to be more about combining the tech with the high spots. Well, that and testing if Styles can still bust out that aggression. Kross showing up to tempt Styles and Styles resisting was a fine beat, but a bit disappointing that that had to cost Styles for Logan to win. I fear that with Jey Uso as a new Face champion, Logan as the obvious Heel will challenge him for the next stretch.
Great women’s tag title match, and it makes a lot of sense for Becky to be the new tag partner. As I said yesterday, there’s great story for how NXT is going to go, with Lyra being friend to both Tatum and Becky and Tatum can be jealous of Becky. As for Liv & Raquel, they might want a rematch, they might have to deal with Bayley thinking it was them in the attack, who knows. This can also add to the Judgment Day story where Dom is now the only champion in the group, and he has to do his best to lead the group through encouraging Liv & Raquel.
That Stone Cold Steve Austin moment was fun, but then really awkward when he hit the barrier. I can kinda tell he maybe underestimated that turn in front of the desk. He was having fun, saying hey to commentary, and that essentially distracted him and caused the crash. Hopefully the fans there were okay. Seems rather silly they did that much just so Austin could announce the numbers for tonight and then give a “total” that isn’t accurate. Because duh, I would think the majority of the 61,461 or whatever it was came back for night two. So at best, they added another 2,000 people from last night.
And of course, the main event. As a match goes, it was purposefully not good, because of Cena’s line from weeks ago, how he’s going to “ruin wrestling.” I did like that Cena kinda tried to wrestle to stick it to the haters, but then he just resorted to a very Hulk Hogan “big muscular brawler” style. Travis Scott showing up is fitting, but a little disappointing The Rock didn’t make an appearance of any kind. But maybe that’s because fans wanted/expected that, and Cena’s also been about denying fans what they want… But ironically, plenty of fans wanted him to win 17 just for the intrigue, and here we are. Cody’s moment of hesitation costs him, Cena is champion again, and tomorrow night’s Raw is going to be a lot of fun.
My Score: 9.3/10
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