Kickoff Show:
Cruiserweight Championship Match: Neville (c) vs Austin Aries
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The crowd chanted “Austin Aries!” right when the match started. Neville knocked Aries to the mat and taunted the crowd. Aries took control of the match and Neville rolled out of the ring. Aries then rested across the top rope as Nevile angrily looked on. Neville returned to the ring and Aries connected with a Dropkick. Aries then climbed to the second rope and hit an Elbow Drop to the Neville’s back. Neville rolled out of the ring and Aries pumped up the crowd. Aries went for a Suicide Dive but Neville was ready for it and kicked Aries in the face just as he reached the ropes.
Neville hit a Dropkick off the top rope for a two count. Neville missed a Moonsault off the second rope and Aries capitalized and hit an Elbow Drop. Aries launched Neville outside the ring and climbed to the top rope. Aries hit a Crossbody then sprinted back in the ring and hit a Suicide Dive on Neville outside the ring. Back in the ring, Neville connected with a kick to the face and then perched Aries up on the top turnbuckle. Aries shoved Neville off but Neville landed on his feet. Aries then hit a Dropkick off the top rope for a two count.
Neville planted Aries with a snap German Suplex and Aries landed hard on the top of his head. Neville planted Aries with another German Suplex and bridged into the cover for a two count. Neville then stood over Aries and kicked him in the back of the head a few times. Neville then stomped on Aries in the corner as the referee yelled at him to back up. Neville dragged Aries to the middle of the ring and went for the Rings of Saturn but Aries reversed it into a roll up for a two count. Aries then hit the Discus Fivearm but Neville fell out of the ring.
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Aries brought Neville back in the ring but Neville rolled to the ring apron. Neville then connected with a kick to Aries’ head and Austin fell to the mat. Neville then climbed to the top turnbuckle but Aries got back up and joined him there. Aries then hit a Hurricanrana off the top turnbuckle and then climbed to the top turnbuckle on the other side of the ring. Aries then hit a 450 Splash for a two count. Aries applied The Last Chancery but Neville raked Aries injured eye. Neville then climbed to the top turnbuckle and hit the Red Arrow for the victory.
Winner & Still Cruiserweight Champion: Neville
Reaction: Hell of a way to kickoff Wrestlemania 33. I still wish this match was on the main card but Aries and Neville put on a great match. For now, Neville is still the King of the Cruiserweights.
Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Braun Strowman, Sami Zayn, Goldust, R-Truth, Curtis Axel, Dolph Ziggler, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Chad Gable, Jason Jordan, Primo, Epico, Bo Dallas, Jinder Mahal, Rhyno, Heath Slater, Apollo Crews, Mojo Rawley, Big Show, Curt Hawkins, Tyler Breeze, Fandango, Tian Bing, Mark Henry, Killian Dain & Luke Harper
Big Show and Braun Strowman eliminated a bunch of people right away including, Goldust, Heath Slater and Kalisto. Jey Use was then eliminated. Strowman and Big Show had a stare down in the middle of the ring. Sami Zayn attacked Strowman and a brawl broke out. Strowman then eliminated Big Show very early in the match. Everyone else in the Battle Royal then teamed up and eliminated Braun Strowman. Dolph Ziggler eliminated R-Truth. Dolph Ziggler followed that up by eliminating Rhyno.
Aiden English, Jimmy Use and Curtis Axel were then eliminated. Both members of American Alpha were then eliminated. Both members of Breezango and Sin Cara were eliminated. Everyone teamed up to eliminate Mark Henry. Ziggler connected with a Superkick to eliminate Tian Bing. Zayn hit a Helluva Kick to eliminate Epico. Bo Dallas was eliminated. Mojo Rawley launched Ziggler out of the ring to eliminate him. Titus O’Neil eliminated Luke Harper.
It was down to Mojo, Titus, Zayn, Dain and Jinder Mahal. Sami Zayn eliminated Titus O’Neil. Killian Rain eliminated Sami Zayn. Jinder threw Mojo threw the second rope and followed him out of the ring. Rob Gronkowski was in the front row and began shouting at Mahal. Jinder and Gronk had a stare down. Jinder then took Gronk’s beer and threw it at him. Gronk then climbed over the barricade and security grabbed him. Gronk then got into the ring and got down in a football stance. Gronk then leveled Jinder with a shoulder tackle. Mojo then eliminated Killian Dain and Jinder Mahal to win the Battle Royal.
Gronk and Mojo then celebrated in the ring after the match.
Winner: Mojo Rawley
Reaction: This was goofy as hell but entertaining to watch. I was pretty shocked that both Big Show and Braun Strowman were eliminated so early in the match. Mojo Rawley winning this match makes sense and hopefully he gets a push on Smackdown. I’ve never taken the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal seriously so I was able to enjoy the ridiculousness that took place in this match.
Intercontinental Championship Match: Dean Ambrose (c) vs Baron Corbin
Corbin started out this match dominant and shoved Ambrose into the ring post. Corbin controlled the next several minutes of the match and launched Ambrose into the barricade outside the ring. Back in the ring, Corin charged at Ambrose in the corner but Dean got out of the way and Corbin hit the ring post. Ambrose then climbed to the top turnbuckle and went for an Elbow Drop but Corbin got out of the way and Ambrose landed on his ribs.
Corbin charged at Ambrose and missed and tumbled out of the ring. Ambrose tried to jump on him but Corbin leveled him with a right hand. Corbin once again charged at Ambrose, missed and smashed into the steel steps. Ambrose then hit an Elbow Drop off the top rope onto Corbin outside the ring. Back in the ring, Ambrose connected with a Neckbreaker for a two count. Corbin planted Ambrose with Deep Six for a two count. Corbin then went for the End of Days but Ambrose reversed it into the Dirty Deeds for the victory.
Winner & Still Intercontinental Champion: Dean Ambrose
Reaction: Ambrose and Corbin were in a tough spot here because the crowd was absolutely dead for this match. This match was obviously moved to the Kickoff Show to make room for the Smackdown Women’s Championship. The build to this match wasn’t all that good but I was still expecting more. There was nothing special about this match whatsoever. I thought it was time for Corbin to become Intercontinental Champion but it was not to be. I’m fine with Ambrose as IC Champion but I’d like to see them actually do something with the title. The Miz did a great job of building that title back up and now it is back to feeling unimportant. I thought giving Corbin the title and having him be unstoppable on Smackdown would have been the way to go here. Instead, Corbin loses clean and this match felt like a throwaway.
Main Card:
The New Day walked down the entrance ramp in Final Fantasy themed attire. They pumped up the crowd and danced around the ring to start off the show.
Shane McMahon vs AJ Styles
AJ Styles got a massive ovation as he came down tot he ring. Styles controlled the early part of the match and shouted that he was going to embarrass Shane McMahon. Styles then danced around the ring like Shane McMahon and crowd went crazy. Shane hit an Arm Drag and attempted a roll up but Styles rolled out of the ring. Shane McMahon then mocked Styles in the ring as Styles looked on from outside the ring.
Shane connected with several quick jabs to Styles in the corner. Styles went for a kick but Shane caught it and elbowed Styles in the head. Styles then tossed Shane outside the ring. Styles then hit a Dropkick that sent Shane tumbling over the announce table. Back in the ring, Styles knocked Shane to the mat with a right hand. Styles then connected with a knee to the head of Shane McMahon.
Shane fought back and connected with a bunch of jabs and followed it up with an elbow to AJ’s head. Shane then hit a Samoan Drop for a two count. Styles applied the Calf Crusher in the middle of the ring but Shane reversed it into an Arm Bar. Styles fought out of the hold and both men hit a Clothesline at the same time. The crowd applauded as both men laid on the mat.
Styles went for a springboard 450 but Shane caught him and applied a Triangle choke. Styles powered through and hit a one-armed Styles Clash for a two count. Both men got back to their feet and traded punches. Shane got the upper-hand and connected with several knees to Styles. AJ went for a kick but Shane ducked and Styles kicked the referee. AJ then hit a Pele Kick on Shane McMahon. Styles then rolled out of the ring and got some trash cans from under the ring.
AJ propped Shane up against the bottom turnbuckle and put the trash can against his chest. Styles then climbed to the top rope on the opposite side of the ring. Styles leaped in the air but Shane got up and hit him with the trash can in midair. Shane then set up AJ against the bottom turnbuckle and placed a trash can on top of him. Shane then climbed to the top turnbuckle on the opposite side of the ring and connected with a massive Coast to Coast Dropkick into the trash can. Shane went for the pinball but Styles kicked out right before the referee counted to three.
Shane then got out of the ring and cleared off an announce table. Shane brought Styles outside the ring and placed him on the table. Shane climbed to the top turnbuckle and went for the Elbow Drop but Styles got out of the way. Shane crashed through the table. Back in the ring, Styles went for the Phenomenal Forearm but Shane reversed it into a Tornado DDT. Shane then went for a Shooting Star Press but AJ moved and Shane landed hard on the mat. AJ then connected with the Phenomenal Forearm for the victory.
Winner: AJ Styles
Reaction: I thought this match was very entertaining. I was concerned when this match was announced as a traditional wrestling match, but I’ll never doubt Shane McMahon again. The guy is just completely insane. The Styles Clash AJ hit during this match was also awesome. Overall, this match was simply a lot of fun to watch.
United States Championship Match: Chris Jericho (c) vs Kevin Owens
There was a gigantic list of Jericho on the entrance ramp as Jericho came down to the ring. Jericho got Owens in the Walls of Jericho right away but Owens escaped out of the ring. Jericho climbed to the top turnbuckle and hit a Crossbody onto to Owens outside the ring. Jericho then bounced Owens off the steel steps and connected with several right hands to the head of Owens.
Back in the ring, Owens connected with a kick to Jericho’s face and Jericho fell to the mat. Owens then got on top Jericho and connected with a series of right hands. Owens then hit the Cannonball onto Jericho in the corner. Jericho rolled to the ring apron and Owens hit another Cannonball. Owens applied a Chinlock to Jericho in the middle of the ring and started trash talking. Jericho broke the hold but Owens connected with a Senton for a two count.
Owens slapped Jericho in the face and Jericho responded by connected with a Dropkick. Jericho planted Owens with a Back Body Drop outside the ring. Back in the ring, Jericho hit a flying elbow off the top rope for a two count. Jericho went for a Codebreaker but Owens countered and slammed Jericho to the mat. Owens climbed to the top turnbuckle but Jericho caught him. Jericho then hit a Hurricanrana off the top rope for a two count.
Jericho hit a Running Bulldog, went for a Lionsault but Owens got out of the way. Jericho landed on his feet but Owens hit him with a Superkick for a two count. Owens once again climbed to the top rope and went for a Frog Splash but Jericho got his knees up. Jericho went for the Lionsault but Owens got his knees up. Owens went back up to the top rope and went for a Swanton Bomb but Jericho once again got his knees up.
Owens went for a Pop-Up Powerbomb but Jericho blocked it and finally connected with the Lionsault for a two count. Owens applied the Walls of Jericho to Jericho in the middle of the ring. Jericho got out of the hold but Owens connected with a kick that sent Jericho into the corner. Owens went for another Cannonball but Jericho caught him and applied the Walls of Jericho in the middle of the ring. Owens was able to reach the bottom rope to break the hold.
Owens hit the Pop-Up Powerbomb but Jericho kicked out at two. Owens shouted that Jericho was never his best friend and slapped him in the face. Owens went for another Pop-Up Powerbomb but Jericho countered it into a Codebreaker. Jericho went for the pin but Owens got his index finger on the bottom rope to break up the pinfall. Owens then hit the Pop-Up Powerbomb on Jericho on the ring apron for the victory.
Winner & New United States Champion: Kevin Owens
Reaction: I was hoping that this match would have been better but it was still solid. Jericho’s current run in the WWE is pretty much over as he is off to record a new Fozzy album. He had an awesome run and I hope he comes back soon. Hopefully we get to see the real Kevin Owens now during this title reign. His Universal Championship reign was far too goofy. It took a miracle for him to win a match without any assistance. Hopefully we get to see the Kevin Owens that will win at any cost and take care of business himself.
Raw Women’s Championship Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match: Bayley (c) vs Nia Jax vs Charlotte vs Sasha Banks
Nia dominated early and launched Charlotte off the ring apron on top of Sasha and Bayley. Back in the ring, everyone teamed up against Nia Jax. Bayley and Sasha had Nia set up for a Suplex. Charlotte connected with a boot to Nia’s face and then Bayley and Sasha delivered the Suplex. Nia got back up and launched Bayley out of the ring. Bayley got back into the ring and once again all three Superstars teamed up against Nia. Bayley, Charlotte and Sasha hit a triple Powerbomb on Nia. All three then got on top of Nia for the pin to eliminate her.
Charlotte rolled out of the ring and demanded that Sasha and Bayley fight. Sasha leaped on top of Bayley outside the ring. Charlotte then hit a ridiculous Corkscrew Moonsault onto both Sasha and Bayley outside the ring. Back in the ring, Charlotte exposed the middle turnbuckle. Sasha applied the Bank Statement but Charlotte countered and shoved Sasha into the exposed turnbuckle. Charlotte then pinned Sasha and she was eliminated.
Charlotte applied the Figure Four to Bayley but Bayley was able to escape the hold. Bayley and Charlotte battled on the top rope. Bayey hit a Back Body Drop off the top rope but Bayley was still hung up on the turnbuckle. Charlotte charged at Bayley in the corner but Bayley got out of the way and Charlotte hit the exposed turnbuckle. Bayley then hit the Macho Man Elbow Drop and eliminated Charlotte for the victory.
Winner & Still Raw Women’s Champion: Bayley
Reaction: This match was very good. Most people figured that the only way Nia Jax would be eliminated is if everyone teamed up on her and that is exactly what happened. There was no Sasha Banks heel turn tonight so maybe that will happen tomorrow night on Raw. It was cool to see Bayley pay tribute to Macho Man at the end of the match.
WWE Hall of Fame class of 2017 was honored. Kurt Angle was greeted with “you suck!” chants along with his theme song. The crowd then loudly applauded as he waved from the stage.
Raw Tag Team Championship Ladder Match: Gallows & Anderson (c) vs Enzo & Cass vs Sheamus & Cesaro vs Hardy Boyz
The match started out in a brawl. Sheamus and Big Cass battled outside the ring. Jeff Hardy hit Poetry in Motion on Karl Anderson and he fell out of the ring. Matt and Jeff the hit a double Suplex on Cass. Matt then started hitting everyone with a ladder. Jeff Hardy climbed the ladder but Gallows pushed the ladder and Jeff bounced off the top rope. Cesaro stood on Gallows shoulder and hit a Double Stomp onto the chest of Karl Anderson. Big Cass then hit a big boot to Cesaro, Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy.
Matt and Jeff set up ladders from the ring apron to the barricade outside the ring. Cass launched Enzo over the ladders and he landed on Gallows. Cesaro hit the Cesaro Swing on Anderson while Cesaro clubbed Gallows across the chest a bunch of times on the ropes. The crowd gave them a standing ovation as Cesaro finally dropped Anderson. Cass launched Enzo on top of Matt and Cesaro outside the ring. Sheamus hit a Brogue Kick on Jeff Hardy and he fell onto everyone outside the ring.
A “Brother Nero” chant broke out in the crowd as Sheamus brought a ladder in the ring. Gallows and Sheamus battled on top of the ladder as they reached for the titles. Enzo then shoved the ladder and Gallows and Sheamus fell to the mat. Big Cass and Enzo almost got the titles but Gallows and Sheamus dragged them down. Sheamus hit a Brogue Kick on Cass and everyone fell out of the ring. Enzo then climbed to the top of the ladder and Karl Anderson joined him there.
Anderson shoved Enzo off the ladder and he fell into an uppercut from Cesaro. Anderson and Gallows hit a Magic Killer on Cesaro. Sheamus and Cesaro were then set up on the ladders between the ring apron and the barricade. Matt Hardy hit a Twist of Fate on Karl Anderson off the top of the ladder. Jeff Hardy then hit a Swanton Bomb onto Cesaro and Sheamus. Matt Hardy then climbed to the top of the ladder and grabbed the titles for the victory.
Winners & New Raw Tag Team Champions: Hardy Boyz
Reaction: This was just wonderful! When the Hardy Boyz music hit I lost my mind. The match itself was very entertaining. The Tag Team division on Monday Night Raw just got a lot more interesting.
John Cena & Nikki Bella vs The Miz & Maryse
Jerry Lawler joined commentary for this match. Nikki and Maryse started off the match. Maryse immediately tagged in Miz and cackled in the corner. The Miz got up on the turnbuckle and the crowd cheered for him. Cena charged at Miz and Miz rolled out of the ring and shared a kiss with Maryse. Cena chased Miz around the ring. Miz rolled into the ring, stomped on Cena on the ring apron and once again raised his fists on the turnbuckle. Maryse slapped Cena while the referee wasn’t looking and Cena fell to the mat.
The Miz climbed to the top turnbuckle and leaped onto Cena for a two count. A “Miz is awesome!” chant broke out in the crowd. Miz controlled the next several minutes of the match and connected with a Neckbreaker for a two count. Miz planted Cena with a DDT for a two count. Miz then mocked Daniel Bryan and connected with several Yes Kicks. Nikki slapped Miz in the face and then Cena launched him out of the ring.
Maryse and Nikki Bella entered the match. Nikki hit Maryse with a Spear and Maryse rolled out of the ring. Nikki Bella then took out Miz with a Suicide Dive. The action returned to the ring and Nikki connected with a big right hand to Maryse. Cena and Nikki then hit a double Five Knuckle Shuffle onto Miz and Maryse. Cena then hit the Attitude Adjustment on Miz and Nikki hit the Rack Attack on Maryse.
After the match, Cena proposed to Nikki Bella and she said yes.
Winners: John Cena & The Miz
Reaction: The match itself was a pretty big letdown. Cena proposing after the match was predictable but was still a cool moment to see.
Non-Sanctioned Match: Triple H vs Seth Rollins
Triple H came down to the ring in a motorcycle with Stephanie McMahon in the back seat. Police escorted them all the way down the ramp. Rollins came down to the ring with a lit torch. He placed it on the entrance ramp and CGI fire appeared on the entrance ramp screen and also surrounded the ring. Rollins started out the match in control and knocked Tripe H out of the ring.
Rollins knocked Triple H over the barricade and the two Superstars battled in the crowd. Rollins then threw Triple H back over the barricade and the action returned ringside. Rollins jumped on top of the barricade and hit a Clothesline on Triple H. Rollins hit back to back Suicide Dives onto Triple H outside the ring. Rollins cleared off the German announce table but Triple H it him with a DDT on top of the table.
Triple H grabbed a chair and stuck the injured knee of Rollins. Triple H hit him in the knee once again with the chair and propped Rollins up between the announce table and the barricade. Triple H then leaped onto the injured knee of Rollins. The action returned to the ring and Triple H continued to attack Rollins’ injured knee. Rollins went for a Powerbomb in the corner but his knee gave out.
Rollins then delivered a Powerbomb to Triple H onto the turnbuckle but Rollins fell to the mat holding his knee. Rollins launched Triple H into the turnbuckle and Triple H fell out of the ring. Rollins climbed on top of the ring post and hit a Crossbody onto Triple H outside the ring. Rollins again grabbed his knee when he hit the floor. Rollins set up a table outside the ring and then climbed to the top turnbuckle and hit a Frog Splash to the back of Triple H in the ring.
Seth tried to hit Triple H with a chair but Triple H kicked him in the knee and planted him with a Spinebuster. Triple H then placed Rollins’ knee in the chair and stomped on it. Triple H then climbed to the top turnbuckle but Rollins got up and threw the chair at Triple H’s face. Rollins then hit a Superplex and rolled through and planted Triple H with a Falcon Arrow for a two count. Rollins climbed up to the top turnbuckle but Stephanie shoved him and Rollins’s knee bounced off the top rope. Triple H then applied a Knee Bar in the middle of the ring.
Rollins broke the hold and applied a Crossface but Triple H hit Rollins’ knee several times to break the hold. The action spilled outside the ring and Triple H hit Seth with a chair. Triple H once again applied the Knee Bar outside the ring. Rollins grabbed a sledgehammer from under the ring and slid it near Triple H. Triple H broke the hold and grabbed the sledgehammer. Rollins escaped back to the ring but Triple H followed him with the sledgehammer. Rollins and Triple H traded punches in the ring. Triple H got the upper hand and leveled Rollins with a Clothesline.
Rollins connected with a kick to the head of Triple H and then grabbed the sledgehammer. Stephanie grabbed the sledgehammer from Rollins and Triple H hit the Pedigree for a two count. Triple H tried to deliver a Pedigree from the top rope but Rollins countered it and slammed Triple H to the mat. Rollins then hit a Phoenix Splash for a two count. Both Triple H and Rollins tried to hit a Pedigree but they took turns blocking it. Seth Rollins connected with a kick to Triple H and Triple H fell into Stephanie McMahon who was standing on the ring apron. Stephanie then fell through the table outside the ring that Rollins set up earlier. Rollins then hit the Pedigree on Triple H for the victory.
Winner: Seth Rollins
Reaction: I thought this match would be nothing more than a glorified brawl due to Rollins’ injury. I was completely wrong and this match turned out to be great. It was a very physical match and told a great story. Rollins was determined to win tonight and there was nothing Triple H could do about it. Also, it was great to see Stephanie McMahon fall through a table.
WWE Championship Match: Bray Wyatt vs Randy Orton
The match started out back and forth. The lights went out as Orton was on the mat and a video of maggots was shown on the ring. Orton rolled out of the ring and the crowd cheered. Back in the ring, Wyatt leveled Orton with a shoulder tackle. A video of worms then appeared on the ring and Bray Wyatt screamed that he is a god. Wyatt then controlled the next few minutes of the match. Wyatt jumped off the ring apron but Orton hit him with a Dropkick outside the ring.
Wyatt battled back and hit a Sister Abigail into the barricade. Wyatt went for a Clothesline but Orton ducked and then hit an RKO outside the ring. Orton brought Wyatt back in the ring and went for a pinball but Bray kicked out at two. Orton went for a punt but Wyatt got out of the way. Orton then hit Wyatt with the DDT while he was hung up on the second rope. Wyatt hit another Sister Abigail but Orton kicked out at two. Wyatt did the spider walk as cockroaches were projected onto the ring. Orton hit an RKO for the victory.
Winner & New WWE Champion: Randy Orton
Reaction: The bugs in the ring was cool the first time and then it gold old. This match was very bad. It was lame and Bray Wyatt’s title reign was incredibly underwhelming. I’m not excited for another Randy Orton title reign either. The build to this match was contrived and ridiculous. Never in my wildest nightmares did I think that they would come up with a match even more ridiculous than the build was.
It is possible to have a dark character like Bray Wyatt and not saddle him with these ridiculous scenarios. How about just have a wrestling match? Bray Wyatt won the Elimination Chamber and wasn’t assisted by a swarm of CGI bees. He simply just won the match. I sarcastically wrote in my predictions that a lightning bolt would hit the ring post and Sister Abigail would appear. I actually wish that happened now, rather than bugs appearing in the ring. Even after all those theatrics, Randy Orton still won with a simple RKO. So, what exactly was the point of doing that? This was easily the worst match of the night so far and that includes the Kickoff Show.
Universal Championship: Goldberg (c) vs Brock Lesnar
Lesnar hit three German Suplexes in a row. Goldberg then hit a Spear and Lesnar rolled out of the ring. Goldberg then Speared Lesnar through the barricade. Back in the ring, Goldberg went for the Jackhammer but Lesnar blocked it. Lesnar went for the F-5 but Goldberg blocked it and hit another Spear. Goldberg then hit the Jackhammer and Lesnar kicked out at two. Goldberg set up for the Spear but Lesnar leaped over it and Goldberg slammed into the turnbuckle. Lesnar hit seven more German Suplexes making it a perfect ten in the match. Lesnar then hit the F-5 for the victory.
Winner & New Universal Champion: Brock Lesnar
Reaction: The match went exactly how everyone expected it to. It was a few Spears, a Jackhammer, a bunch of German Suplexes and an F-5. This was probably the best match these two could have together. I’m just glad this feud is over.
Smackdown Women’s Championship Six-Pack challenge: Alexa Bliss (c) vs Mickie James vs Becky Lynch vs Naomi vs Carmella vs Natalya
Alexa and Natalya hit a double Suplex on Naomi outside the ring. Carmella hit a Hurricanrana on Becky Lynch off the top rope. Ellsworth grabbed Becky’s leg and that allowed Carmella to capitalize. Becky connected with a Suplex on Natayla and Carmella. Ellsworth went for the No Chin Music on Becky but Lynch caught him and Suplexed him out of the ring.
Natalya applied a Sharpshooter to Naomi and Carmella at the same time. Naomi hit the Rear View onto Alexa Bliss and followed it up by hitting a Crossbody onto everyone outside the ring. Naomi then applied a submission hold to Alexa Bliss and won the match.
Winner & New Smackdown Women’s Champion: Naomi
Reaction: This was a decent match. It would have been better if it was given more time. I’m glad Naomi was able to get healthy in time for Wrestlemania in her hometown and win the title.
No Holds Barred Match: Roman Reigns vs The Undertaker
Jim Ross joined commentary for this match. The Undertaker controlled the match early and threw Reigns out of the ring. Reigns got back in the ring and Taker threw him out of the ring again.Reigns Clotheslined Undertaker out of the ring but he landed on his feet. Undertaker then launched Reigns into the steel steps outside the ring. Back in the ring, Reigns planted Undertaker with a Samoan Drop.
Reigns shoved Undertaker into the ring post and followed it up with the Drive By. Undertaker slammed Reign into the turnbuckle and followed it up with a boot to the face. The Undertaker then hit a Leg Drop for a two count. The Undertaker cleared off the announce table and Chokeslammed Reigns onto it but it didn’t break. The Undertaker then cleared off the Spanish announce table.
Both Superstars were standing on the English announce table. Reigns Speared Undertaker and both men went crashing through the Spanish announce table. Reigns got back in the ring and the crowd booed him. The Undertaker sat up and joined Reigns in the ring. Roman attacked him right away and stomped on him in the corner.
Reigns climbed to the second turnbuckle and connected with a series of right hands to the head of The Undertaker. Undertaker then grabbed him and delivered a Last Ride Powerbomb for a two count. Reigns grabbed a chair but Taker booted him in the face. Undertaker then hit Reigns in the back with the chair a couple of time and set up for the Chokeslam. Reigns avoided it by rolling out of the ring. Reigns returned to the ring and Reigns hit two Superman Punches. Reigns went for a third but Undertaker caught him and Chokeslammed him onto the chair for a two count.
The Undertaker hit the Tombstone Piledriver but Reigns kicked out at two. The crowd started to chant “bullsh**” after Reigns kicked out. There was a massive botch and Reigns was forced to drop Undertaker. It looked like Reigns was trying to go for a Tombstone Piledriver of his own. Instead, he hit his fourth Superman Punch of the match. Reigns then hit the Spear and went for the pinball but Undertaker countered it into Hell’s Gate. Reigns was able to get out of the hold.
Reigns then grabbed a chair and attacked Undertaker with it. Roman then hit Undertaker with another Spear but Undertaker kicked out at two. Reigns then hit another Spear and Undertaker kicked out once again. Roman then hit his fifth Superman Punch of the match and Undertaker sat up but fell back to the mat. Roman Reigns then hit another massive Spear for the victory.
After the match, the crowd started to chant “thank you Taker” as he laid on the mat. The Undertaker sat up and highlights of the match were shown. When the camera returned to the ring, The Undertaker had his coat and hat back on. The Undertaker took his gloves, coat and hat off and left them in the ring. The Undertaker walked up the entrance ramp and raised his fist towards the top. Fog then appeared and The Undertaker was lowered under the entrance ramp.
Winner: Roman Reigns
Reaction: I enjoyed this match. It had some rough moments but I thought it was well done. The negative reaction to Roman Reigns winning the match was over quickly once the audience realized that The Undertaker was done. It was time for The Undertaker to go. Father Time remains undefeated and his body was wearing down. Having said that, I still do not want to accept it. The Undertaker is one of the main reasons I am a wrestling fan. I find it devastating that we won’t get to see him perform at Wrestlemania anymore. There will never be anyone like The Undertaker in WWE again. He is irreplaceable. Thank you Taker for everything.
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