Steve Austin will not be wrestling a sanctioned wrestling match at WrestleMania 38. Plans for his physical involvement are being described as a “fight sequence.”

After weeks of speculation, WWE finally kicked the Steve Austin & Kevin Owens program into high gear this week. Owens called out Austin at the conclusion of Monday’s Raw. He ran down the state of Texas once again and invited the Texas Rattlesnake to be his guest on a special WrestleMania-edition of the KO Show.

Austin accepted Owens’ invitation in a pre-recorded video promo. Austin delivered a promo that shows he hasn’t lost a step when it comes to opening up a can of verbal whoop-ass. In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer shed some light on what Steve Austin will do at WrestleMania.

Austin has reportedly agreed to do a “fight sequence” at WrestleMania, indicating his physical involvement will be more than just a stunner or two. Austin has been working on his cardio conditioning and knows fans will have high expectations for his “first physical confrontation in 19 years.”

Jim Ross on Steve Austin’s Return

AEW broadcaster Jim Ross commented on Steve Austin’s return on the latest episode of his Grilling JR podcast.

“He and I have talked,” said Ross, “but at the time we talked, he didn’t know what he was going to do and he didn’t sound overwhelmingly enthusiastic about it.”

JR says Steve Austin is a perfectionist. He keeps himself in good physical condition. He can still cut a great promo and he can do a photoshoot looking like the Stone Cold fans remember.

Austin has turned down multiple offers to return over the past 19 years. If he were to agree to one more match, Ross feels that Austin would want at least 6 months to train and get himself into the shape he’d be satisfied with.

The drama surrounding Cody Rhodes’ next career move continues.

The American Nightmare was once considered a sure-thing to be joining WWE, but that is no longer the case. In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer provided an update on what’s next for the former AEW Executive Vice President.

Just a couple weeks ago, Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins was planned as one of the top WrestleMania 38 matches. WWE hoped to have Cody signed by now and recently told the creative team to stop working on ideas for the former AEW EVP.

“The creative team was only told that it was not 100 percent that he was coming in, when they believed it was a done deal with the key parts of creative having already been worked out for him to debut,” wrote Meltzer.

He added, “They were told this week to hold off on working on Rhodes vs. Rollins until Rhodes signs the contract, because they had already worked on it, and then had to stop everything when they weren’t sure if Rhodes was coming.”

This does not sound encouraging, but it’s important to note that Cody Rhodes to WWE is far from a dead deal.

Cody Rhodes is said to be fielding multiple offers regarding the next stage of his career. He very well might end up in WWE, but the odds have undoubtedly decreatd.

Is Cody Rhodes angling for a better deal with WWE? Could we see him back in AEW, or even Ring of Honor, for that matter?

We’re going to continue monitoring this story closely. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Cody Rhodes’ next move.

• Tony Khan Doesn’t Plan to Find an EVP to Replace Cody Rhodes

Pat McAfee will take on Austin Theory at WrestleMania 38. WWE confirmed the match during this week’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown when Theory came out to cut a promo on him by stating that McAfee had been set up by Vince McMahon when McMahon was on McAfee’s podcast on Thursday afternoon.

Theory walked to the announce table to inform McAfee that he was McAfee’s opponent for WrestleMania. He then slapped McAfee, which stunned him as Theory took selfies and left.

During McMahon’s appearance on Thursday’s episode of The Pat McAfee show, he offered McAfee a match at WrestleMania with McAfee accepting. As of last Thursday, it was reported a match between McAfee and McMahon was in the internal WrestleMania 38 schedule. It’s possible that McMahon will still be part of the match. 

WWE presents the WrestleMania 38 event on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3, 2022 in Dallas, Texas at AT&T Stadium that will air on Peacock. WWE will be announcing more matches for this show in the coming weeks.

• WWE WrestleMania 38 Match Card, Date & Time, How To Watch

Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar will face off at a WrestleMania for the third time in just over one month at WrestleMania 38. This time, the match will be title vs. title, with Reigns putting his Universal Championship on the line and Lesnar his WWE Championship. In the end, the titles will be unified.

However, according to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there’s no plans for the titles to remain unified long term.

Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer noted that the company still wants to have two world champions, and this will be no different than when WWE has unified titles in the past. In the end, they’ll go right back to having two champions.

Meltzer went on to note that it’s not feasible in the current media landscape for WWE to only have one world champion. With Raw airing on USA Network and SmackDown airing on FOX, both networks want their own champion. In the past, when the brand split first started, the company had a traveling world champion across brands at one point.

However, fans should expect to see the championships unified in the main event of night two of WrestleMania 38 in Arlington, Texas.

WWE WrestleMania 38 Card So Far

The other matches confirmed so far for WrestleMania 38 are:

• WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship (Main Event for Night One)
  Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Ronda Rousey
• WWE Raw Women’s Championship
  Becky Lynch (c) vs. Bianca Belair
• Dominik Mysterio and Rey Mysterio vs. The Miz and Logan Paul

Additionally, Edge will be wrestling at the show against a yet to be determined opponent, and Vince McMahon is currently being rumored for a match against Pat McAfee.

• Pat McAfee Responds To Reports Of Vince McMahon Match

Do you like having a world champion on each brand, or would you rather see WWE have a traveling champion across the brands? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Becky Lynch will defend the Raw Women’s Championship against Bianca Belair at WrestleMania Saturday, also known as “Night 1” of WrestleMania 38. The news was first reported by Joey Hayden of the Dallas Morning News.

As the card for WrestleMania takes shape, WWE has begun announcing which matches will take place on which night.

We are less than 5 weeks away from WrestleMania weekend and only three matches have been signed for “the most stupendous two-night WrestleMania in history.” Expect additional match announcements to begin rolling out as soon as this week.

WrestleMania 38 Schedule

Here is the updated schedule for WrestleMania 38:

WrestleMania Saturday

• Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair
• SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey

WrestleMania Sunday

• WWE Champion Brock Lesnar vs. Universal Champion Roman Reigns (Winner Take All Unification Match)

Visit our official WrestleMania event hub for details on how to watch the event, rumored matches and more.

There have been wild rumors going around about the upcoming WrestleMania 38 PPV event. One of them is that Vince McMahon himself is going to be involved in a Mania program with Pat McAfee.

The former NFL player is not unaware of this chatter either. He recently posted a video of his previous wrestling performances on Twitter and claimed that whatever he is a part of, it’s going to be a banger:

“You all seem to know A LOT more abaht what I’m up to than me.. I’m excited to see what happens at this point as well. WrestleMania chatter is WILD right now. Just a reminder..If you think imma be a part of something that isn’t a BANGER… you’re AHT of your damn mind” wrote McAfee

https://twitter.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1498051767900282880

The reports of Mr McMahon getting involved in a WrestleMania program first came out last week. At the time it wasn’t clear whether he would actually be wrestling a match.

More details on the plans for this feud have come to light since. It suggests that while a match may actually take place, we will most likely not see the boss taking on Pat McAfee directly.

Vince McMahon is scheduled to make an appearance at McAfee’s podcast this Thursday. We should get a better idea for the direction of this feud on the show.

WrestleMania is the event of surprising feuds and big matches. This year it might involve a match featuring none other than the boss himself, Vince McMahon.

The chairman and CEO of WWE was announced for an appearance at the Pat McAfee show during the SmackDown broadcast this week.

According to John Pollock at Post Wrestling, McMahon’s appearance has been scheduled to “launch a program” with McAfee that will lead to something at WrestleMania.

When asked whether this program involving the 71-year-old billionaire will be billed as an official match, Pollock was told that it was “most likely.”

Vince McMahon At WrestleMania

If the WWE owner does end up wrestling at the show, it will be Vince McMahon’s first official match since his bout with CM Punk during a Raw episode back in 2012.

Mr. McMahon’s last match at the Show Of Shows was against Bret Hart during WrestleMania 26 in 2010. The match with Hart was his fifth official WrestleMania match.

Even if McMahon has not wrestled an actual match for a while, he has had numerous physical altercations since then. This includes confrontations with the likes of Kevin Owens and AJ Styles.

Brock Lesnar Views Vince McMahon As A Father Figure

WWE will be making some changes to the WrestleMania 38 premium live event.

Since WrestleMania was expanded to two nights in 2020, the shows have been presented as “WrestleMania Night 1” and “WrestleMania Night 2.”

This year’s WrestleMania will instead feature “WrestleMania Saturday” and “WrestleMania Sunday.”

WWE has already begun using this new naming convention, so expect to hear the branding hammered home on television in the weeks ahead.

As the WrestleMania 38 card takes shape, WWE has confirmed that Ronda Rousey’s match against Charlotte Flair will take place at WrestleMania Saturday.

WWE has yet to confirm that Rousey vs. Charlotte will be the main event of WrestleMania Saturday, although this is what we expect to see.

BREAKING NEWS: @MsCharlotteWWE and @RondaRousey will meet for the #SmackDown Women's Title on #WrestleMania Saturday – April 2. pic.twitter.com/H7Wi4t5y22

— WWE (@WWE) February 24, 2022

WrestleMania 38 takes place over two nights on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

The following is matches are confirmed for WrestleMania 38:

• SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey

• Winner Takes All: WWE Champion Brock Lesnar vs. WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns

• RAW Women’s Champion Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair

• Rey and Dominik Mysterio vs. The Miz and Logan Paul

WWE RAW Women’s Champion Becky Lynch took to social media to react to the news that she will be facing Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 38.

Belair won the Women’s Elimination Chamber event during the Premium Live Event on Saturday night and is now the #1 contender to Lynch’s title.

Taking to social media, Lynch would react to the news that she will be facing the former SmackDown Women’s Champion.

Becky pointed out that this will be a match between the only two women to ever win a WrestleMania main event, giving the contest some gravitas beyond the title stipulation.

She wrote: “Congratulations Bianca. The only two women to win the main event of #WrestleMania go head to head in the main event of #WrestleMania. Maybe this time I’ll beat my own record.”

Congratulations Bianca. The only two women to win the main event of #WrestleMania go head to head in the main event of #WrestleMania. Maybe this time I’ll beat my own record. #WWEChamber

— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) February 19, 2022

Becky Lynch vs Bianca Belair

There was an expectation that Ronda Rousey would be challenging Lynch at the event, but recent reports have claimed that Lynch vs Rousey is being pencilled in for WrestleMania 39 in 2023.

Whoever wins between Lynch and Belair at WrestleMania 38 will be in the history books as the first woman to ever win two WrestleMania main event matches.

As of writing, it is looking like WWE will be putting the RAW title on Belair, avenging her loss back at SummerSlam 2021 against ‘Big Time Becks.’

The card for WrestleMania 38 is starting to come together.

Elimination Chamber 2022 is in the books and the event brought a few changes to WWE’s biggest show of the year.

Bianca Belair won the Women’s Elimination Chamber match to become #1 contender to the Raw Women’s Championship. That title is held by Becky Lynch, who successfully retained against Lita.

Brock Lesnar captured the WWE Championship once again by winning the Men’s Elimination Chamber match. In doing so, his match against Roman Reigns will now be Champion vs. Champion.

WrestleMania 38 Card

The following matches are now set for WrestleMania:

• WWE Champion Brock Lesnar vs. Universal Champion Roman Reigns

• Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair

• SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey

Hit up the comments to let us know what you think about how this card is looking.

WWE is reportedly planning another big surprise for WrestleMania this year. In addition to “Stone Cold” Steve Austin returning to the ring to face Kevin Owens, Dave Meltzer reports that the company has something else of equal weight also still to be revealed.

“There’s apparently one more surprise besides Austin still to come and it’s supposed to be ‘Austin-level’. That’s a pretty small list of people who could be Austin level,” said Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio.

Meltzer continued, “The Rock… I think Dwayne’s got stuff going on so I don’t think it’s going to be him So, who else do we have? Hogan, Flair, and Undertaker, right?”

Who is Austin-Level?

In terms of who the surprise could be, there are limited options as to who could be as big as Austin. John Cena stated on the Ellen Show recently that he is unlikely for WrestleMania this year.

“WrestleMania is usually in the cusp of late March, early April. I don’t know if I’m going to make it this year. That’s a good conundrum to have because there’s a lot of good opportunities coming up, which I would love to take. And if all those things line up, I don’t know if I’ll be able to make WrestleMania,” Cena said.

“Cena’s got stuff going on,” Meltzer said. “That could always be a swerve too but I was told he had stuff going on.”

Who do you think could be considered at the same level as Stone Cold Steve Austin?

It’s no secret who AJ Styles wants to work against at this year’s WrestleMania in Texas. Now, the former WWE Champion once again doubled-down on wanting a match with Edge in a new interview with Ariel Helwani.

“He’s so knowledgeable, he’s such a superstar. I would love to get the opportunity to get in the ring with him,” Styles said (h/t ComicBook). “There was that time when I thought there would never be an opportunity to wrestle him, and now, it’s here. The time is limited in which we can pull it off. Whether he or I retire first, who knows, but I want to get that match. I desperately want to get that match. I think it’s the one that most fans would enjoy.”

Styles also referenced that Edge wants the match, too. Edge hasn’t been seen since he and Beth Phoenix defeated The Miz and Maryse at the Royal Rumble in St. Louis a few weeks back.

AJ Styles Has A Shot at the WWE Championship This Weekend

Styles came up short in a match with WWE United States Champion Damian Priest this past Monday night on Raw, but the Phenomenal One gets a shot at the WWE Championship this weekend.

Styles will compete in an Elimination Chamber match in Saudi Arabia on Saturday that will have Bobby Lashley’s title up for grabs. Also in that match will be Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, Austin Theory, and Riddle.

• AJ Styles On Fans Wanting Him To Hate Wrestlers From Other Promotions

The rest of the card for WWE Elimination Chamber is as follows:

• WWE Universal Championship Match
  Roman Reigns (c) vs. Goldberg
• WWE Raw Women’s Championship Match
  Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lita
• WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match
  The Usos (c) vs. The Viking Raiders
• Elimination Chamber Match
  Bianca Belair vs. Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Nikki A.S.H. vs. Doudrop vs. Alexa Bliss
• Ronda Rousey and Naomi vs. Charlotte Flair and Sonya Deville
• Falls Count Anywhere Match
  Drew McIntyre vs. Madcap Moss
• The Miz vs. Rey Mysterio

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WWE received some major visibility during the most-viewed sporting event of the year on Sunday night. Peacock reportedly paid for a WWE WrestleMania 38 advertisement to air during Super Bowl LVI on Sunday night between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals.

With the WWE Network moving to the Peacock streaming service domestically last year, the brand looked to hype up WWE’s biggest show of the year during what is always the biggest sporting event of the year.

During the pre-show for the Super Bowl, a 30 second advertisement aired for WrestleMania 38, which will of course air on Peacock in early April. Then, during the first half of the Super Bowl game itself, a 15 second spot aired promoting WrestleMania.

Both commercial feature the voice of Pat McAfee. You can view the 30 second advertisement below, which aired during the pre-game show.

How do you describe #WrestleMania Season?

The Road to #WrestleMania heats up every Monday Night on #WWERaw at 8/7c on @USA_Network, and the most stupendous two-night @WrestleMania in history streams Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 at 8E/5P exclusively on @peacockTV. pic.twitter.com/bBuKnrMg1m

— WWE (@WWE) February 13, 2022

Allow @PatMcAfeeShow to describe #WrestleMania Season.

The Road to @WrestleMania heats up every Monday Night on #WWERaw at 8/7c on USA, and the most stupendous two-night #WrestleMania in history streams Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 at 8E/5P exclusively on @PeacockTV. pic.twitter.com/SvS9rkgQSu

— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) February 14, 2022

• Watch: The Rock Opens Super Bowl With WWE Style Promo

Two matches have been confirmed so far for WrestleMania 38, which is just under two months away in Arlington, Texas at the home of the Dallas Cowboys. WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will take on Brock Lesnar, while WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair will wrestle Ronda Rousey.

Lesnar has a chance to make his match against Reigns a title vs. title match. Next Saturday at WWE Elimination Chamber in Saudi Arabia, Lesnar will participate in the Elimination Chamber match for Bobby Lashley’s WWE Championship. As the Top Rope Nation podcast first reported last week, Paul Heyman has been pushing hard for a title vs. title match at WrestleMania during creative meetings for several weeks now.

Do you want to see Reigns vs. Lesnar as a title vs. title match? Let us know in the comments section below!

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WWE is slated to have a presence during Sunday’s Super Bowl LVI broadcast. WWE told employees on Friday that “multiple” commercials for WrestleMania 38 will air during the Super Bowl (via PWinsider).

Recent Peacock commercials have highlighted WWE programming. It’s unclear whether the Peacock ads on Sunday will be dedicated WWE WrestleMania commercials, or simply ads for the Peacock streaming service. 

The big game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.  and will feature the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals. This makes sense as this year’s Super Bowl airs on NBC and Peacock as Peacock houses the WWE Network in the United States. 

The stadium is also scheduled to host WrestleMania 39 in 2023.

WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar and WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair vs Ronda Rousey have been the only matches confirmed for WrestleMania 38. WWE has been building towards next Saturday’s Elimination Chamber event so once that show is over, the company will have over a month to build towards its biggest show of the year. 

WWE’s last Super Bowl ad aired in 1999, as seen below: 

WrestleMania 38 is still months way, but we’re already looking ahead to the 2023 installment of WWE’s biggest premium live event of the year.

WrestleMania goes Hollywood on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The new state-of-the-art venue will host the upcoming Super Bowl LVI game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals.

WrestleMania 39 Main Events

WWE will once again leverage two if its biggest box office attractions to ensure WrestleMania 39 shatters records.

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is planning for The Rock to be part of a blockbuster double main event at next year’s show of shows.

If all goes as planned, the top matches for WrestleMania will see The Rock battle his cousin Roman Reigns and Ronda Rousey clashing with Becky Lynch.

The idea is to lead to the biggest WrestleMania ever in 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, with Reigns vs. The Rock and Becky Lynch vs. Rousey”

– Wrestling Observer Newsletter (February 7, 2022)

The Rock vs. Roman Reigns is arguably the biggest match WWE could present at this time. If they can get The Rock to sign on for WrestleMania 39, there’s no question this show will do record business. Both men have spoken publicly about wrestling one another. You can read their most recent comments in the links below:

• The Rock Speaks On Potential WrestleMania Match With Roman Reigns
• Roman Reigns Comments On Potentially Facing The Rock

Ronda Rousey returned to WWE last month and won the 2022 Women’s Royal Rumble match. Her agreement with WWE takes her through WrestleMania 39.

WWE is planning for Ronda Rousey to be a big part of WrestleMania 38.

This Saturday, WWE presents the 2022 Royal Rumble premium live event. The Rumble marks the beginning of the Road to WrestleMania.

We know WWE has some big Royal Rumble surprises in store. As big as the Rumble is, WWE often uses it as a platform to set up the biggest show of the year.

By now, the top matches for WrestleMania are starting to take shape. On the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer addressed speculation that Ronda Rousey will be returning to face Becky Lynch at WrestleMania in April.

“That could be the match, and the impression I got is that it’s certainly ‘more than considered’ to be the match. I don’t know that it’s official, but I know somebody there who pretty much told me its in the books.”

– Dave Meltzer on Ronda Rousey vs. Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 38

Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania

Ronda Rousey has had some big moments at WrestleMania. Her first appearance for WWE took place at WrestleMania 31 back in 2015. Little did we know at the time, Rousey would eventually go on to become a full-time WWE Superstar and main event WrestleMania just a few years later.

The last time we saw Ronda Rousey in a WWE, it was at WrestleMania 35 in 2019. Rousey, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch made history that night. It was the first time a women’s secured the main event of the biggest night in pro wrestling.

Becky Lynch was victorious that night. She walked away with Rousey’s Raw Women’s Championship and Charlotte’s SmackDown Women’s Championship.

Ronda Rousey vs. Becky Lynch

Since WrestleMania 35, Becky Lynch’s star has continued to rise. “Becky 2 Belts” evolved into The Man and more recently into Big Time Becks. Her star power and is on a different level than any other woman in WWE. If WWE wants to deliver a WrestleMania opponent worthy of Big Time Becks, Ronda Rousey fits the bill. Plans change, but Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania is one hell of a plan.

Becky Lynch hasn’t forgotten about her former foe. During an interview with TMZ Sports back in October, she was asked if she had any advice for Ronda Rousey about returning to WWE after having a baby.

“Don’t, cause I’m still on top, Ronda, you won’t like it. That’s my advice.”

– Becky Lynch’s advice to Ronda Rousey about returning to WWE

If the match does come to fruition, Becky Lynch thinks she knows how it will play out.

“The fact that I’ve had a baby and came back so great that she’ll probably want to one-up me,” Lynch said of Rousey on the Out of Character podcast.

“She’ll try to come back in three months, then I’ll be right there to punch her right in the face, give her a Rock Bottom, out of here in 20 seconds, Ronda. So long, good night.”

• Sasha Banks was “pissed off” Ronda Rousey got the red carpet treatment in WWE

WWE and WCW Legend Rey Mysterio recently revealed his ‘dream’ WrestleMania moment, which unsurprisingly includes his son Dominik.

Speaking to Metro.co.uk, Mysterio revealed that he wants to have a match at the iconic event alongside his flesh and blood.

“There is definitely a WrestleMania moment that has yet to be seen next to my son,” Mysterio began the interview.

“That is something that if you would have told me a year ago, that I was going to be able to share the ring with my son, let alone become tag-team champions – the first-ever in WWE – I would have said, ‘get out of here,'” Mysterio added.

Rey Mysterio WrestleMania Moment

“Now things have just flourished and have manifested,” Mysterio continued. “I’m putting this out in the world that I want to have a WrestleMania moment with my son before I end up hanging up the mask.”

Mysterio is no stranger to major WrestleMania moments, with the former WCW Cruiserweight Champion having matches against the likes of Eddie Guerrero, Kurt Angle and Randy Orton at the Showcase of The Immortals.

Getting the opportunity to share the ring with his son will of course be the most sentimental WrestleMania moment he could hope to have.

It remains to be seen if WWE will honor the request from the Luchador legend, but it would certainly make sense for the Mysterios to have a match of some form on this year’s WrestleMania 38 card.

WrestleMania will return to the Lone Star State this spring, with WrestleMania 38 slated for Arlington, Texas on April 2nd and April 3rd. Once again, WWE will present their biggest show of the year across two nights.

With that in mind, current reports indicate that WWE is attempting to make this year’s show even bigger by solidify an appearance from perhaps the greatest Texas wrestling legend of them all.

According to the WrestleVotes Twitter account, which has broken several stories in the past, WWE is working on a potential “meaningful” appearance for Austin at the event.

“Talked to a few different source this weekend & heard the same thing, WWE is very interested in having Steve Austin as a part of WrestleMania this year in Dallas. Not in a wrestling role, but a meaningful part of the event outside of just appearing. Up to creative at this point,” WrestleVotes wrote on Monday morning.

This isn’t be the first time that reports have made the rounds about Austin being at AT&T Stadium in early April; the initial advertising for WrestleMania 38 featured Austin.

Austin’s last WWE appearance was during the March 16, 2020 edition of Monday Night Raw for “3:16 Day.” That show was the very first Raw held inside the WWE Performance Center at the start of the pandemic.

Steve Austin & WrestleMania 38

The aforementioned WrestleMania 38 promo video featuring Austin debuted during WrestleMania 37 last year.

“They say everything’s bigger here, and not to mess with us,” Austin says at the start of the video. “Cause this place runs deep in our hearts.”

“Here’s the bottom line” Steve Austin continues. “This is where the jaws will drop, the feet will stomp, the crowd will roar, and the Superstars will soar.”

“When the roofs are blown off, asses get handed, and moments are made in the only way we know how” Austin concluded. “What?! WrestleMania calls and Dallas says, ‘Oh, hell yeah!’”

Steve Austin retired from active in-ring competition following his match with The Rock at WrestleMania XIX in 2003. The last time a WrestleMania was held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington (2016), Austin did in fact appear at the show, taking part in a segment alongside Shawn Michaels and Mick Foley.

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Jim Ross Comments On The Best Backstage Agents In Wrestling

WrestleMania 38 will take place from Dallas, Texas’ AT&T Stadium. Several ideas have been discussed regarding the format for next year’s big event. According to a report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the idea of Mania being a 2-night event is not yet set in stone. If it is a 2-night event, Mania will be held on April 2nd and 3rd. Other ideas have been discussed as well, however.

“WWE contacted AT&T Stadium with several different potential ideas including the two-day Mania that has been talked about,” wrote Dave Meltzer. One of those ideas is a 2-night event on April 2nd and 3rd. Another is that Mania would be held on just the Sunday night. If they run with that idea, then the following night’s RAW would also take place from AT&T Stadium. There would be a smaller setup for RAW, however, hosting about 40,000 fans.

Roman Reigns vs. The Rock has been talked about as the main event for the show.

Earlier this month, a report from Fightful stated that WWE is planning on running a 2-night event for Mania again next year.

“After the reception of the last two years of WrestleMania being split up into two nights, Fightful has learned the working plan internally as of last week was for WrestleMania 38 in Arlington, Texas to also be split up into two nights. The shows are scheduled for Saturday, April 2, and Sunday, April 3.”

Good News For Fans Who Like WrestleMania Being Held Over 2 Nights

Bianca Belair made history this past weekend at WWE WrestleMania. The 2021 Women’s Royal Rumble winner defeated Sasha Banks to become the new SmackDown Women’s Champion.

It was an emotional weekend for the the 32-year-old champion. Bianca Belair spoke with SportsKeeda about her WrestleMania experience, including what it was like arriving to the stadium on Saturday, working with Sasha Banks and much more.

“I was just overcome with all types of emotion,” Belair said. “Just the fact that we were at WrestleMania. It was the main event. We were at the main event of WrestleMania and we were creating history. When I looked across at Sasha Banks, I couldn’t help but smile. I know that we were both fighting for a title, but it was… This moment, it was more than just about me. It was more than just about Sasha. It was more than just about us.”

Bianca Belair’s Emotional Weekend

Belair said they got to the stadium around 1pm on Saturday. She could feel the anticipation building until that moment that she and Sasha Banks were across the ring from one another. “To finally be in that moment and just stand in that moment and be able to hear the fans. We haven’t had fans for over a year. To be able to finally hear the fans and hear them chanting EST and Boss. It was just an amazing feeling. I was overcome with emotion. It was just overwhelming.”

She is grateful that she got a chance to make history with Sasha Banks and says “The Boss” elevates everyone that she works with.

“She definitely elevated me last night and I am forever grateful to her for that,” said Belair. “But we’re still going to be fighting it out because I have something that she wants now.”

WWE WrestleMania Night 2 aired live from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida. Roman Reigns put the Universal Championship on the line against Edge and Daniel Bryan in a Triple Threat match in the main event. Asuka defended the RAW Women’s Championship against Rhea Ripley. Apollo Crews challenged for the Intercontinental Championship against Big E in a Nigerian Drum Fight. Shayna Baszler & Nia Jax defended the Women’s Tag Team Championships against Natalya & Tamina.

WrestleMania Night 2 Results:

1. Randy Orton def. The Fiend
2. Shayna Baszler & Nia Jax def. Tamina & Natalya to retain the Women’s Tag Team Championships
3. Kevin Owens def. Sami Zayn
4. Sheamus def. Riddle to win the United States Championship
5. Apollo Crews def. Big E to become the new Intercontinental Champion
6. Rhea Ripley def. Asuka to win the RAW Women’s Championship
7. Roman Reigns def. Edge & Daniel Bryan to retain the Universal Championship

Here are the takeaways from Night 2 of WrestleMania 37:

Randy Orton def. The Fiend

Randy Orton faced The Fiend in the first match of the night. Alexa Bliss came down the entrance ramp as Orton was waiting in the ring. Bliss started turning a gigantic jack in the box and The Fiend popped out.

The Fiend leaped off the box and leveled Orton with a Clothesline. The action spilled out of the ring and Orton slammed The Fiend on the announce table. The Fiend locked in the Mandible Claw but Orton broke free and hit a DDT.

Orton dodged a Senton from The Fiend and hit another DDT. The Fiend applied the Mandible Claw and set up for the Sister Abigail but Alexa Bliss popped out of the box with black goo coming down her face. The Fiend got distracted and Orton hit an RKO for the pinfall victory.

Opinion: This was awful and was correctly booed by the crowd in attendance. There was a holy sh*t chant when Bliss emerged, followed by some loud boos once everyone realized that was it. Hell of a way to kill the crowd at the beginning of the show. At the very least, this was slightly better than the worms projected onto the ring at WrestleMania 33.

Someone help us understand. #WrestleMania #TheFiend @AlexaBliss_WWE @WWEBrayWyatt pic.twitter.com/2TGyCafFYV

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 12, 2021

Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler Retained

Shayna Baszler & Nia Jax defended the Women’s Tag Team Championships against Natalya and Tamina in the 2nd match of the night. Nia Jax and Baszler dominated early and sent Tamina out of the ring. Tamina eventually tagged back in and knocked Nia off the apron. Shayna went for the Kirifuda Clutch but Tamina blocked it.

Tamina climbed to the top rope but Shayna caught her with a kick to the face. Nia tagged in and hit a massive Crossbody off the middle turnbuckle. Tamina battled back and hit a Body Slam.

Tamina went for a Splash off the top rope but Nia got out of the way. Natalya locked in the Sharpshooter on Nia but Shayna broke it up. Baszler then applied the Kirifuda Clutch on Natalya and she passed out. Baszler and Jax are still the Women’s Tag Team Championships.

Opinion: I would have rather just seen the SmackDown Tag Team Championship match at WrestleMania than whatever the point of this was. I thought Natalya and Tamina were heels, so I didn’t understand who WWE wanted the fans to cheer for. The Riott Squad would have made more sense in this match.

.@NatbyNature & @TaminaSnuka tried to ???? @NiaJaxWWE & @QoSBaszler, but it was no use. #AndStill #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/zRQvEg8pSc

— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 12, 2021

Kevin Owens Picked Up A Victory

Kevin Owens faced Sami Zayn tonight at WrestleMania. Logan Paul was ringside or the match. Sami rolled out of the ring right away after Owens hit a Powerbomb. Back in the ring, Owens slammed Zayn across the top rope and followed it up with a Clothesline.

Owens hit a Cannonball and made his way to the top rope but Sami rolled to the apron. Kevin followed him and Sami hit a Brainbuster on the ring apron. Sami hit Owens with a Michinoku Driver and went for the cover but Owens was able to kick out at two.

Kevin Owens hit a Splash off the top rope and went for the cover but Sami kicked out at two. Owens followed it up with a Neckbreaker for a two count. Sami connected with another Brainbuster and went for the cover but Owens kicked out at two as the crowd chanted “this is awesome!”.

Sami went for a Superplex but Owens countered into one of his own and both superstars fell to the canvas. Zayn hit Owens with a Helluva Kick and went for another one but Owens countered with a Superkick. Owens hit another one and planted Sami with a Stunner for the pinfall victory. After the match, Logan Paul shook Owens’ hand. Kevin looked at his hand and then at the crowd as they chanted “yes!”. Owens then planted Logan Paul with a Stunner.

STUNNER! STUNNER! STUNNER! DOWN GOES @LoganPaul!#WrestleMania @FightOwensFight

Stream on @PeacockTV ?? https://t.co/MlZAhw4x3O pic.twitter.com/DrKoz8ck9d

— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2021

Sheamus Captured The United States Championship

Riddle defended the United States Championship against Sheamus tonight at WrestleMania. Sheamus leveled Riddle with a shoulder tackle to begin the action and went to work on Riddle’s arm.

Sheamus hit a Backbreaker and went for the cover but Riddle powered out at two. Riddle planted Sheamus with a Suplex but the Celtic Warrior battled back. Sheamus hit an Alabama Slam and went for the cover but the United States Champion kicked out at two.

Riddle knocked Sheamus to the floor and connected with a Moonsault. Back in the ring, Riddle hit a Senton off the top rope for a two count. Sheamus went for White Noise off the top rope but slipped. Sheamus recovered and hit White Noise and then a Knee Drop for a near fall. Riddle went for another Moonsault but Sheamus countered into a Brogue Kick for the pinfall victory. Sheamus is the new United States Champion.

Opinion: The botch during the White Noise spot was unfortunate but the finish to this match was excellent. Sheamus has been a workhorse and absolutely deserved this victory and moment at WrestleMania.

Yessssss!!! pic.twitter.com/rPmItKXyAP

— Swiss (@ClaudioCSRO) April 12, 2021

Apollo Crews Captured The Intercontinental Championship

Big E defended the IC Title against Apollo Crews in a Nigerian Drum Fight (Hardcore match). The match started off with Big E and Crews trading shots with kendo sticks. Big E sent Apollo out of the ring and grabbed a gong. Apollo booted the gong away and hit Big E several times with a kendo stick.

Back in the ring, Big E sprinted across the ring and hit Apollo with a massive Spear that sent Crews to the floor. Apollo regrouped and planted Big E with a Death Valley Driver on the ring apron.

Apollo set up the steel steps next to the ring apron but it completely backfired. Big E hit Crews with a Uranage onto the steel steps and started trash talking. Crews grabbed a kendo stick and brutally beat Big E down in the ring with it.

Crews climbed to the top rope and went for a Splash but Big E got out of the way and Apollo crashed through a table. Big E hit the Big Ending but Dabba-Kato showed up. Dabba attacked Big E and then dragged Crews on top of him for the pinfall victory. Apollo Crews is the new Intercontinental Champion.

Opinion: I guess everyone is supposed to forget Dabba-Kato’s stint on RAW Underground or the fact that he was drafted to the brand. He was also Babatunde in the Greatest Royal Rumble a few years back. Having said that, this was still a very entertaining match and it was cool to see Apollo have a meaningful win at the biggest show of the year. Big E and Apollo beat the hell out of each other tonight and it was fun to watch.

With some unexpected, and mysterious, assistance @WWEApollo defeats @WWEBigE to become the NEW #ICChampion! ?? #AndNew #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/0srHgPGgjd

— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2021

Rhea Ripley Won The RAW Women’s Championship

Asuka defended the RAW Women’s Championship against Rhea Ripley tonight at WrestleMania 37. Asuka hit a Dropkick and then rolled up Ripley for a two count. Asuka quickly hit another Dropkick but Rhea bounced back and sent Asuka to the corner.

The RAW Women’s Champion tripped Ripley up and bounced her face off the turnbuckle. Ripley rolled out of the ring to regroup as Asuka danced around. Ripley got back into the ring and connected with a slam for a near fall.

Ripley started mocking Asuka and slapping her in the back of the head. Rhea hit a Dropkick of her own and stared at the RAW Women’s Champion as she was laid out on the mat.

Asuka tripped up Rhea and applied a Knee Bar in the middle of the ring. Ripley broke free and planted Asuka with a German Suplex for a near fall. Rhea perched Asuka up on the top turnbuckle but the Empress of Tomorrow connected with an elbow to the face.

Asuka followed it up with a Dropkick off the top rope and both superstars fell to the mat. Asuka connected with a German Suplex and then the Hip Attack in the corner. Asuka booted Rhea in the face and followed it up with another Hip Attack for a two count.

Ripley hit another Dropkick and Asuka tumbled out of the ring. Rhea bounced Asuka’s head off the ring apron and rolled her back inside. Asuka caught Rhea on the apron and planted her with a DDT to the floor.

Back in the ring, Asuka hit a knee to the face for a two count. Asuka went for an Armbar but Ripley escaped by throwing Asuka into the turnbuckle. Rhea then hit the Riptide for the pinfall victory. Rhea Ripley is the new RAW Women’s Champion.

Opinion: I thought this match was alright but it would have been better if there was any semblance of a build for it. Rhea Ripley is incredibly talented but I barely had a reaction to her winning the title.

You're not dreaming. You're having a NIGHTMARE! ?

Congratulations to the NEW #WWERaw #WomensChampion, @RheaRipley_WWE! #AndNew #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/aH6XOGcd0C

— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2021

Roman Reigns Retained The Universal Championship

Roman Reigns defended the Universal Championship against Edge and Daniel Bryan in a Triple Threat match in the main event of Night 2 of WrestleMania 37. Reigns went right after Daniel Bryan and leveled him with a punch to the face.

Reigns beat Edge down in the corner and sent Bryan out of the ring. Jey Uso attacked Daniel Bryan and sent him into the steel steps as Triple Threat matches have no disqualifications. Jey delivered a Superkick to Edge as well. Bryan hit Reigns with a Suicide Dive but turned around into another Superkick from Jey.

Edge had enough and launched Jey into the steel steps. Edge went after the Universal Champion and slammed Roman Reigns into the ring post. Edge then hit Jey with a DDT onto the steel steps. WWE medical officials helped Jey backstage as Bryan and Edge battled in the ring.

We're only a few minutes into this match-up, and carnage is EVERYWHERE! #WrestleMania @WWEUsos @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/9UvvEjxxy5

— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 12, 2021

Bryan went for a Hurricanrana but Edge rolled through and slammed Daniel to the mat. Reigns and Edge then traded punches on the ring apron. Bryan got back in the action and leveled Edge with a Dropkick off the top rope.

Bryan went for a Suicide Dive but Reigns countered into a Suplex outside the ring. Back in the ring, Roman leveled Edge with a massive Clothesline as the crowd booed. Edge dodged the Superman Punch and connected with a DDT. Edge went for a Spear but Roman countered with a Superman Punch that landed this time.

Both Edge and Reigns went for a Spear at the same time and collided in the middle of the ring. Bryan hit Roman with a Flying Headbutt and went for the cover but the Universal Champion powered out at two.

NOPE. ? #WrestleMania @HeymanHustle @WWERomanReigns @EdgeRatedR pic.twitter.com/H1hr96gcPh

— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2021

Daniel delivered some Yes Kicks to both Edge and Reigns in the ring. Bryan hit Edge with the Running Knee and booted Roman in the face for a near fall. Daniel applied the Yes Lock in the middle of the ring but Edge broke it up. Bryan got Edge in the Yes Lock but the Universal Champion quickly broke it up.

Roman Powerbombed Daniel Bryan on top of Edge in the middle of the ring. The action spilled to the outside as the crowd chanted “Roman sucks!”. Reigns got distracted by the crowd for a moment before sliding the steel steps next to the announce table.

Reigns Powerbombed Bryan through the announce table but turned around into a Spear from Edge. The Rated R Superstar brought a chair into the ring but Roman ripped it away. Reigns went for the Guillotine Choke but Edge shoved him to the turnbuckle. Edge then locked in a Crossface in the center of the ring.

Pride comes before the ?????. #WrestleMania @EdgeRatedR @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/3Sr2FQwifU

— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 12, 2021

Roman was about to tap out but Bryan grabbed his hand at the last moment. Bryan applied the Yes Lock while the Crossface was locked in. Edge and Bryan then traded heatbutts to break the holds as the WWE Universe chanted “this is awesome!”. Bryan started stomping on Edge’s neck and set up in the corner for the Running Knee.

Edge countered with a Spear and delivered another one to Reigns. Edge went for the cover but Daniel Bryan dragged referee Charles Robinson out of the ring before his hand hit the mat for a third time. Edge got pissed off and started bring more chairs into the ring.

.@EdgeRatedR has SNAPPED! #WrestleMania @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/oSwIoxuS4r

— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 12, 2021

Edge hit Bryan and Reigns several times with the chair before putting Daniel’s head on the steel chair. Edge did the same to Roman Reigns and grabbed another chair. Edge hit Bryan with a ConChairTo but was attacked by Jey. Edge took out Jey but turned around into a Spear from Roman Reigns. Roman then hit Edge with the ConChairTo and pinned both superstars to retain the Universal Championship.

Opinion: This match had a terrific build and it delivered tonight. Unfortunately, Night 1 was a much better show in my opinion and it was tough for Night 2 to overcome the terrible start. Reigns, Edge, and Daniel Bryan put on the match of the night to close the show. I loved the finish with Reigns pinning both men to retain as well.

.@WWERomanReigns has pinned both @WWEDanielBryan & @EdgeRatedR to RETAIN the #UniversalTitle in the main event of Night 2's #WrestleMania!

You ???? acknowledge him now. #AndStill @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/A0vBzBXQWN

— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2021

WWE WrestleMania Night 1 aired live from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida. Bobby Lashley put the WWE Championship on the against Drew McIntyre in the first match of the night. Sasha Banks defended her SmackDown Women’s Championship against Royal Rumble winner Bianca Belair in the main event tonight.

WrestleMania Night 1 Results:

1. Bobby Lashley def. Drew McIntyre to retain the WWE Championship
2. Natalya & Tamina won the Tag Team Turmoil match to earn a title shot during Night 2
3. Cesaro def. Seth Rollins
4. AJ Styles & Omos def. New Day to capture the RAW Tag Team Championships.
5. Braun Strowman def. Shane McMahon in a Steel Cage match
6. Bad Bunny & Damian Priest def. The Miz & John Morrison
7. Bianca Belair def. Sasha Banks to become the new SmackDown Women’s Champion

Here are the takeaways from Night 1:

Bobby Lashley Retained The WWE Championship

Bobby Lashley defended the WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre in the first match of the night. There was a forty minute rain delay to begin the show. MVP was ringside for the match. Lashley and McIntyre locked up in the middle of the ring to start off the action.

Lashley connected with a shoulder tackle but Drew hopped right back up. The WWE Champion took control of the match and beat McIntyre down for a few minutes. Lashley planted McIntyre with a Neckbreaker and went for a cover but Drew kicked out at two.

Lashley charged but McIntyre got out of the way and the WWE Champion crashed into the ring post. McIntyre went for an Armbar in the middle of the ring but Lashley escaped by unloading some punches to McIntyre’s face.

McIntyre hit a Northern Lights Suplex but Lashley responded with a slam of his own for a near fall. Drew battled back and connected with a series of elbows to the face. McIntyre followed it up with a Reverse Alabama Slam and went for the cover but Lashley powered out at two.

Both superstars battled on the turnbuckle and McIntyre went for a Kimura Lock but Lashley blocked it. McIntyre sent Lashley flying to the canvas and the crowd got on their feet. McIntyre went for the Claymore but Bobby countered with a Spinebuster.

McIntyre hopped right up and hit a Belly to Belly Suplex. Drew then followed it up with three Future Shock DDTs for a near fall. Drew went for the Claymore but Lashley slinked out of the ring. Drew then flipped onto Lashley and MVP as the crowd erupted.

Drew went for a Flying Clothesline but Lashley countered with an Exploder Suplex. Lashley hit another slam and set up for the Hurt Lock. McIntyre escaped and applied the Kimura Lock in the middle of the ring. Lashley battled through the pain and reached the bottom rope to break the hold.

McIntyre hit the Glasgow kiss and went for the Claymore but MVP distracted him. Drew then missed and Lashley applied the Hurt Lock in the middle of the ring. McIntyre tried to escape but Lashley wouldn’t let go. McIntyre passed out and Bobby Lashley retained the WWE Championship.

#AndSTILL the ALL MIGHTY!#WrestleMania #WWETitle @fightbobby @The305MVP pic.twitter.com/hEFgRTaoL2

— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2021

Natalya & Tamina Will Face Shayna & Nia Tomorrow Night For The Titles

Lana & Naomi and Billie Kay & Carmella started off the Tag Team Turmoil match. The last team standing will face Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler for the Women’s Tag Team Championships on Night 2 of WrestleMania 37.

Naomi hit Carmella with a Dropkick and brought her to the corner. Lana tagged in and connected with a Bulldog. Lana drove her knees into Carmella’s back but Carmella shrugged it off. Carmella slammed Lana to the mat at tagged in Billie Kay.

Billie bounced Lana’s face off the turnbuckle but Lana battled back with a Russian Leg Sweep. Naomi tagged in and booted Billie in the face. Lana booted Carmella out of the ring as Naomi hit a kick to Billie’s head for a two count. Billie Kay then rolled up Naomi for the elimination.

Riott Squad was next up and Carmella stomped Liv Morgan down in the corner. Billie Kay tagged in and planted Liv with a Suplex. Billie went for the cover but Ruby Riott broke it up at two.

Billie Kay rolled up Liv as Carmella shoved her boots on Billie’s back for leverage but the referee caught her. Liv hit Double Knees and Riott tagged in. Ruby hit Billie with a Senton for the pinfall elimination.

Dana Brooke and Mandy Rose were the next team in the match. Dana Brooke planted Ruby with a Blockbuster and went for the cover but Liv broke it up at the last moment. Dana followed it up with a Neckbreaker on Ruby for a near fall.

Liv tagged in and hit Mandy with an Enziguri. Morgan went for the cover but Rose kicked out at two. Ruby hit the Riott Kick but Dana Brooke broke up the pin. Mandy hit Liv with a punch and sent her to the turnbuckle. Rose sent Ruby out of the ring and perched Liv up on the top turnbuckle.

Morgan knocked Dana off the apron but she hopped back up and tagged in. Mandy hit Liv with a Superplex and Dana climbed to the top rope. Dana connected with a Swanton and went for the cover but Liv reversed it into a roll-up for the pinfall.

Natalya & Tamina were next up. Natalya went for a Sharpshooter but Liv was able to escape. Natalya planted Liv with a Powerbomb and went for the cover but Ruby broke it up at two. Tamina knocked Ruby out of the ring and went back to the apron. Ruby tagged in and beat Tamina down int he corner.

Riott booted Tamina in the face and Liv tagged back in. Ruby hit Tamina with a Senton and Liv went for the cover but Tamina powered out at two. Natalya tagged in and hit the Hart Attack on Ruby in the middle of the ring. Natalya smiled and made it seem like she was going for the Sharpshooter. Natalya opted to tag in Tamina and she hit a Splash off the top rope for pinfall victory. Natalya and Tamina will face Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax tomorrow night for the Women’s Tag Team Championships.

.@NatbyNature & @TaminaSnuka will challenge @NiaJaxWWE & @QoSBaszler for the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles tomorrow night during Night 2 of #WrestleMania 37! #TagTeamTurmoil pic.twitter.com/FJ3ZN035MO

— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2021

Cesaro def. Seth Rollins

Cesaro faced Seth Rollins tonight at WrestleMania. Cesaro leveled Rollins with an uppercut and went for the Swing but Rollins broke free. Cesaro hit a Dropkick and went for a Gutwrench Suplex off the middle rope. Seth escaped and hit a Buckle Bomb for a near fall.

Rollins and Cesaro then traded shots in the middle of the ring. Rollins hit a Superplex and rolled through for a Falcon Arrow for a two count. Cesaro responded with a flurry of uppercuts and posed for the crowd in attendance. Cesaro leveled Rollins with a Clothesline and went for the cover but Seth kicked out at two.

Cesaro set up for the Swing but Rollins countered into a roll-up for a two count. Cesaro went for the Swing again but Seth escaped and hit an Enziguri. Rollins went for the Stomp but Cesaro countered into the Swing for nine rotations and went for a Sharpshooter but Seth quickly reached the bottom rope to break the hold.

Seth dodged the Neutralizer and caught Cesaro with a knee to the face. Rollins followed it up with a Slingblade and made his way to the top turnbuckle. Seth hit a Corkscrew Splash for a near fall. Cesaro connected with the Neutralizer this time but Seth was able to kick out at the last second.

Rollins then planted Cesaro with a Pedigree for a two count. Seth shouted that he was a god because he survived the Neutralizer and the Swing. Rollins went for a Stomp but Cesaro dodged. Rollins stayed on the attack and leveled Cesaro with a kick to the back of the head.

Seth went for the Stomp but Cesaro countered with an uppercut. Cesaro lifted Rollins up onto his shoulders in a UFO Spin. Cesaro flexed for the crowd and Rollins with the Swing for 23 rotations. Cesaro quickly hit the Neutralizer for the pinfall victory. This was Cesaro’s first singles victory at WrestleMania and it was long overdue.

What a moment! What a match!@WWECesaro takes down @WWERollins at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/JrOi5QxvVI

— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2021

Styles & Omos Won The RAW Tag Titles

New Day defended the RAW Tag Team Championships against AJ Styles & Omos tonight. AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston started off the action. AJ went for the Calf Crusher early but Kofi blocked it. Kingston hit a slam and twerked in the ring as Woods played the trombone.

Xavier tagged in and tripped up Styles. Woods connected with an Elbow Drop for a two count. Woods applied a Headlock in the middle of the ring as Omos started at him from the apron. Kingston tagged in and hit a Double Stomp but Styles kicked out at two.

Styles went for an Enziguri but Woods ducked under it and dragged him back to the corner. Kingston hit a Splash and went for the cover but AJ kicked out at two. Woods climbed to the top rope but Styles escaped and tagged in Omos.

Woods tried to prevent it but he was too late. Omos got into the ring and the crowd erupted. Xavier booted Omos in the knee but he was unfazed. Kingston tagged in and leaped off the top rope but Omos caught him. Omos hit a massive Backbreaker and bent Woods across his knee.

AJ Styles leaped off of Omos’ shoulders and hit Woods with a Phenomenal Forearm. Omos then hit Kingston with a ridiculous Powerbomb for the pinfall victory. AJ Styles and Omos are the new RAW Tag Team Champions.

#AndNEW #WWERaw Tag Team Champions!!!#WrestleMania @AJStylesOrg @TheGiantOmos pic.twitter.com/Kzxsmp1o03

— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2021

Braun Strowman Picked Up A Victory

Shane McMahon squared off with Braun Strowman in a Steel Cage match tonight. Jerry “The King” Lawler joined commentary for the match. Before the match, Elias and Ryker attacked Strowman and hit his legs with steel chairs. Shane hit Strowman in the legs with the steel chair several more times before trying to escape out of the cage.

Strowman brought Shane down to the canvas but McMahon danced around Strowman. Shane hit Strowman with some punches as Braun limped around the ring. Shane bashed Strowman in the face and went for the cover but Braun kicked out and sent McMahon flying across the ring.

Shane tried to crawl through the cage door but Strowman caught him with a massive slam. Strowman slammed Shane into the steel cage several times and McMahon collapsed to the canvas. Strowman hit a Splash against the steel and then grabbed his left knee in pain.

Braun went for a Running Powerslam but his knee gave out. Shane shoved Strowman into the steel and followed it up with a DDT in the middle of the ring. Shane connected with the Coast to Coast Dropkick for a two count.

Elias and Ryker started climbing up the cage and tried to get Shane out. Strowman launched himself into the cage and Ryker & Elias fell to the floor. Braun and Shane then battled on the top of the cage. Shane found a toolbox randomly and hit Strowman in the face with it.

McMahon had the match won but took a moment to taunt Strowman from the outside of the cage. Strowman grabbed Shane’s hand and peeled apart the steel cage. Braun dragged Shane back inside and beat the hell out of him in the corner of the ring.

Strowman and McMahon then fought on the very top of the cage. Shane pleaded for mercy but Strowman wasn’t having it. Strowman launched McMahon back down to the mat as the crowd chanted “holy sh*t!”. Braun said this was for every person that has ever been called stupid and planted Shane with the Running Powerslam for the pinfall victory.

???

@BraunStrowman just made @shanemcmahon eat his words in a BIG way.

Stream #WrestleMania on @PeacockTV ?? https://t.co/Wp5S57WLnr pic.twitter.com/wNWBhYYmzf

— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2021

Bad Bunny & Damian Priest def. The Miz & John Morrison

Damian Priest & Bad Bunny faced The Miz & John Morrison tonight. Booker T joined commentary for the match and Miz & Morrison had a bunch of bunnies during their entrance. Bad Bunny showed up on top of an 18-wheeler and got a great reaction from the crowd.

Priest and The Miz started off the action. Miz backed to the corner and told Damian to back off. The Miz demanded that Bad Bunny get in the ring and called him scared. Bad Bunny tagged in and jabbed Miz in the face and Morrison shouted “that was luck”.

Bad Bunny caught Miz with another right hand to the face and the former WWE Champion fell against the ropes. Bad Bunny took Miz down and unloaded some more punches. Miz battled back and stomped Bad Bunny to the canvas.

The Miz stared at Booker T for a moment and it cost him. Bad Bunny hit an Arm Drag that sent Miz out of the ring. Bad Bunny rolled up Miz for a near fall and The Miz retreated to the corner. Morrison gave Miz a pep talk in the corner of the ring and told him to not get angry.

Miz calmed down and booted Bad Bunny in the midsection. Bad Bunny hit Miz with a Hurricanrana and Morrison tagged in. Bad Bunny dropped John with a Headbutt and followed it up with a Splash. The Miz hit Bad Bunny with a cheap shot and tagged in.

The crowd booed as Miz taunted Bad Bunny in the ring. Bad Bunny battled back with some punches to Miz’s face and then knocked Morrison off the apron. The Miz prevented a tag and Bad Bunny rolled him up for a two count.

Morrison tagged in and did the Spin-a-Roonie to mock Booker T. The Miz and Morrison then stomped Bad Bunny down to the canvas as Priest pleaded for a tag. Bad Bunny planted Miz with a DDT off the middle turnbuckle and both men fell to the mat.

Damian Priest finally got the tag and unloaded some kicks to Morrison. Priest leveled John with a Clotheslines and fired up the crowd. Damian then hit a Chokeslam on Miz and went for the cover but Morrison broke it up. Priest and Bad Bunny hit Falcon Arrows in stereo but Miz and Morrison kicked out.

Bad Bunny hit Miz with a Crossbody off the top rope and rolled him back into the ring. The Miz hit Priest with a Skull Crushing Finale but Bad Bunny broke it up. Bad Bunny then hit Morrison with a Destroyer on the floor outside the ring and Miz looked shocked. Priest then lifted Miz up in the Electric Chair and Bad Bunny hit a Crossbody off the top rope for the pinfall victory.

WHAT. A. MATCH!@sanbenito & @ArcherOfInfamy are victorious at #WrestleMania! ?? pic.twitter.com/OsHxOO4hco

— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 11, 2021

BUNNY DESTROYER!! ???#WrestleMania @sanbenito pic.twitter.com/Ot1EE2tSuO

— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2021

Bianca Belair Won The SD Women’s Title

Sasha Banks defended the SmackDown Women’s Championship against Bianca Belair in the main event of Night 1. Bianca Belair was on the verge of tears at the beginning of the match but pulled herself together. Belair and Banks locked up in the middle of the ring to start off the action.

Banks shoved Belair down but the challenger hopped right up. Belair taunted Banks and went for the KOD but Sasha escaped. Banks bounced Bianca’s face off the turnbuckle and Bianca tumbled out of the ring. Sasha hit a Suicide Dive but Belair rolled through. Bianca showed off her power and walked up the stairs with Banks lifted above her head.

Belair threw Banks into the ring but Sasha caught her with a Dropkick for a one count. Sasha followed it up with a knee to the face for a near fall. Sasha slowed things down and applied a Headlock in the middle of the ring. Bianca broke free but Sasha caught her with a knee to the face.

Sasha went for a Double Knees but Belair caught her with a slam. Banks grabbed Bianca’s hair but it backfired and Belair threw her into the steel steps. Back in the ring, Bianca connected with a massive Vertical Suplex. Sasha went for an Arm Drag but Belair blocked it and hit a Dropkick.

Bianca hit a Standing Shooting Star Press and slammed her to the mat. Bianca went for a 450 Splash off the top rope but Banks got her knees up. Bianca responded with back to back Powerbombs for a two count. Banks connected with a DDT but Belair was able to kick out at two.

Sasha hit a Frog Splash for a near fall. Banks dragged Bianca outside and launched her into the steel steps. Back in the ring, Sasha used Bianca’s hair and locked in the Bank Statement in the middle of the ring. Belair was able to reach the bottom rope to break the hold and Banks was pissed off.

Bianca drove Banks to the turnbuckle and hit her with some kicks to the midsection. Belair and Banks battled on the top rope. Banks got Belair in the Tree of Woe and went for a Double Stomp but Belair dodged it. Belair then hit the 450 Splash for a two count.

Belair went for the KOD but Banks landed on her feet. Bianca whipped Sasha with her hair and the sound echoed throughout the stadium. Belair then planted Sasha Banks with the KOD for the pinfall victory. Michael Cole accidentally shouted “Sasha kicked out!” while the match was clearly over.

Opinion: Night 1 of WrestleMania absolutely delivered and it was excellent to see fans back. Bad Bunny impressed the hell out of me in a match that had zero expectations for. Cesaro and Seth Rollins had a very good match as well. The main event had a disappointing build but it was great to watch Bianca Belair have her WrestleMania moment. I’m sure there will be many more for Bianca during her career.

#ESTofWWE! #SmackDown Women's Champion!!#WrestleMania @BiancaBelairWWE pic.twitter.com/2WhLRLQHKk

— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2021

WWE SmackDown aired live from the ThunderDome inside Tropicana Field. It was the final episode of SmackDown before WrestleMania 37. Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler defended their SmackDown Tag Team Championships against Street Profits, Alpha Academy, Rey & Dominik in a Fatal 4-Way match. The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal also took place tonight.

SmackDown Results (4/9)

1. Roode & Ziggler def. Alpha Academy, Street Profits, Rey & Dominik to retain the SD Tag Titles
2. Tamina def. Nia Jax via DQ
3. Jey Uso won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Bryan Vowed To Walk Out Of WrestleMania As Universal Champion

Daniel Bryan made his way to the ring to begin the show. Bryan said we are so close to the biggest event of the year and everyone is excited. Daniel noted that he is excited about everything but is most excited to finally hear the roar of the WWE Universe in person.

Bryan added that he loved the ThunderDome but there is absolutely nothing like wrestling in front of a live audience at WrestleMania and winning the Universal Championship in the main event. Daniel said he is often associated with the word “yes” but most of his career has revolved around constantly being told no.

Daniel brought up the past and how Batista & Orton didn’t want him in the main event of WrestleMania 30 and the same goes for Reigns & Edge this year. Bryan said his mentors taught him to ignore the negativity and say “yes”. Daniel claimed that this will be the biggest match of his career when he faces Roman Reigns & Edge in a Triple Threat match for the Universal Championship this Sunday at WrestleMania 37.

Bryan noted that Edge thinks he is stealing his spotlight and Reigns is worried that Daniel will make him tap out again. Daniel added that Edge and Reigns are two of the most dangerous men in WWE but they aren’t going against family man Daniel Bryan. Daniel stated that they are getting the best, most dangerous version of Bryan that will tap Reigns out again and kick Edge’s head in despite his neck. Bryan wondered if he could walk out of the main event of WrestleMania as Universal Champion and started a “yes!” chant.

For his entire career, @WWEDanielBryan has been told "no," but this Sunday at #WrestleMania, he shows why the #YesMovement was no fluke! #SmackDown #UniversalTitle pic.twitter.com/DksnQXqPom

— WWE (@WWE) April 10, 2021

Ziggler & Roode Retained

Bobby Roode & Dolph Ziggler defended their SmackDown Tag Team Championships in a Fatal 4-Way against Alpha Academy, Street Profits, and Rey Mysterio & Dominik. Dominik hit Gable with a Dropkick and tagged in Rey. Mysterio connected with a Hurricanrana and followed it up with an elbow to the face.

Mysterio went for a Moonsault but Gable caught him. Rey escaped and planted Gable with a DDT for a near fall. Rey and Dominik knocked everyone off the apron and sent Gable out of the ring with a Back Body Drop. Rey hit a Suicide Dive and Dominik followed it up with a Splash onto Alpha Academy as SmackDown went to a commercial break.

When SmackDown returned, Roode planted Montez Ford with a massive Spinebuster and both superstars fell to the canvas. Otis tagged in and beat down Montez Ford in the middle of the ring. Ziggler tagged in and hit Ford with a Dropkick to the face. Dolph went for the Fameasser but Ford countered with a Powerbomb.

Dawkins tagged in and hit Gable with an Exploder Suplex. Dawkins hit Roode with a Bulldog but Rey tagged himself in. Rey hit Roode with a Senton and sent Dawkins out of the ring. Rey launched Roode into Otis and knocked him off the apron. Dominik and Rey then hit a double 619 on the tag champs. Dominik climbed to the top rope and hit Roode with a Frog Splash. Dominik went for the cover but Otis broke it up at two.

Street Profits leveled Otis with a Dropkick and then Ford flipped onto him outside the ring. Dawkins rolled up Gable but Chad kicked out at two. Montez tagged in as Gable hit a German Suplex. Montez hit a Frog Splash but turned around into a Superkick from Ziggler. Roode then covered Gable for the pinfall victory. Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode are still the SmackDown Tag Team Champions.

#AndStill DIRTY DAWGS.#SmackDown @HEELZiggler @RealRobertRoode pic.twitter.com/noxWHQVn2e

— WWE (@WWE) April 10, 2021

Tamina & Natalya Sent A Message Before WrestleMania

Tamina faced Nia Jax tonight on SmackDown. Natalya and Shayna Baszler were ringside for the match. There will be a Tag Team Turmoil match during Night 1 of WrestleMania and the winners will face Nia & Shayna for the Women’s Tag Team Championships during Night 2.

Nia overpowered Tamina to start off the action and shoved her to the canvas. Tamina and Nia locked up and Tamina returned the favor and shoved Jax down. Reginald hopped on the ring apron for a distraction and Tamina tried to drag him in the ring. Baszler prevented it and Nia capitalized on the distraction and hit a Splash in the corner.

Natalya and Shayna started battling outside the ring as Tamina booted Nia in the midsection. Tamina hit a Samoan Drop and went for the cover but Shayna broke it up to end the match in a DQ. The rest of the teams in the Tag Team Turmoil match then were interviewed backstage and it led to a brawl. Tamina and Natalya showed up and beat everyone down.

????#SmackDown @TaminaSnuka @NiaJaxWWE pic.twitter.com/XopQrc1c8e

— WWE (@WWE) April 10, 2021

Message SENT. ?#SmackDown #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/8Pkl2LUH0r

— WWE (@WWE) April 10, 2021

Edge Claimed He Wasn’t Getting The Respect He Deserved

Edge marched down to the ring with a steel chair as SmackDown went to a break. When SmackDown returned, Edge was seated in the chair with a spotlight on him. Edge said he went to WrestleMania 6 and saw Hulk Hogan versus the Ultimate Warrior and that night he realized what he needs to do with the rest of his life.

He said that when he dreams things, he has to manifest them and he became a WWE superstar. Edge noted that he has accomplished everything besides ending his career on his own terms. Edge added that he didn’t walk away from this, he had it ripped away from him and it took him 9 years to get it back.

Edge stated that he didn’t come back as a nostalgia act, he came back to steal the show and main event WrestleMania. Edge claimed that Daniel Bryan used sympathy as a factor to weasel his way into this match. He complained about the possibility that Bryan could win the title by pinning Reigns and he would have nothing to do with it.

Edge turned his attention to Roman Reigns and referred to him as “Samoan Edge” because he came into WWE with a three man group and uses the Spear as his finisher. He said that this match will take place 10 years to the day when he was forced to retire but it is barely mentioned, but if it were Bryan that narrative would be driven into the ground.

He claimed he wasn’t getting the respect he deserved since he returned. Edge noted that he won the Royal Rumble, has come back from something nobody has come back from and shouldn’t have to jump through hoops. Edge added that he is competing at a level that nobody has ever done from this type of injury and anyone that refers to him as a part timer is a slap in the face to him.

Edge said it is time to take back the respect he deserves because he is the Rated R Superstar. He ended the promo by saying he will be the next Universal Champion because he dreamt it and now he will manifest it. Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce then had a brief conversation backstage. Sonya claimed that Bryan shouldn’t be in the title match and it should just be Reigns & Edge.

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"I think at #WrestleMania it needs to be @WWERomanReigns vs. @EdgeRatedR in a Singles Match." – @SonyaDevilleWWE #SmackDown @ScrapDaddyAP pic.twitter.com/dThfZXNvey

— WWE (@WWE) April 10, 2021

"You have NO IDEA the pain that I have gone through to get this back!!"#SmackDown #WrestleMania @EdgeRatedR pic.twitter.com/0RUUR6DuD5

— WWE (@WWE) April 10, 2021

Jey Uso Won The Andre the Giant Battle Royal

Sami Zayn hopped on commentary before the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and started babbling about conspiracies. Kevin Owens showed up and attacked him as SmackDown went to a commercial break.

When SmackDown returned, the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal began. Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin were quickly eliminated as the show went to another commercial. Slapjack was eliminated by Ryker and Elias. Mace and T-Bar beat Ryker and Elias down and eliminated them. Mustafa Ali then eliminated T-Bar and battled with Murphy.

Lince Dorado eliminated Kalisto but was then eliminated by Gran Metalik. King Corbin sent Gran Metalik over the top rope as SmackDown went to a break. When SmackDown returned, Murphy and Angel Garza were battling on the apron. King Corbin booted Murphy off the apron for the elimination as Garza escaped back into the ring.

Shinsuke Nakamura eliminated Garza and there were five superstars remaining (Ricochet, Nakamura, King Corbin, Mustafa Ali, Jey Uso). Ricochet eliminated Ali with a Hurricanrana but turned around into a Superkick from Jey Uso that knocked him to the floor.

It was now down to Shinsuke Nakamura, Jey Uso, and King Corbin. Jey hit King Corbin with a Superkick and threw him to the apron. Nakamura eliminated King Corbin and it we were down to two superstars. Jey and Shinsuke traded shots in the middle of the ring. Shinsuke set up for the Kinshasa but Jey countered with a Superkick. Nakamura shrugged it off and hit the Kinshasa. Shinsuke tried to throw Jey out but Uso reversed it for the victory.

"Main Event" Jey @WWEUsos has done it!#SmackDown #WrestleMania #AndreTheGiant pic.twitter.com/B138lF5mwh

— WWE (@WWE) April 10, 2021

Roman Reigns Closed The Show

After the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman made their way to the ring to pose with Jey. Reigns said he was annoyed that he has to be here and bitched about being in a match that he can lose without being pinned.

Reigns said he still going to show up to WrestleMania and win because show day is the easy day due to his preparation. Reigns added that when he shows up, WWE is winning. Roman said that he can be like Edge & Bryan and have one good week but he has been doing it for thirty weeks in a row.

Roman boasted about changing the ratings for SmackDown and made the Universal Championship relevant. Roman brought up Bryan claiming he tapped him out and “you tapped out!” chants were piped in. Reigns noted that if Bryan made him submit then he would champion, but he is not because he cannot make him tap out.

Reigns referred to Edge and Bryan as “dreamers” and that this is where the comeback story ends. Roman added that the story ends with Edge & Bryan in the main event because this is just a launching pad for him. Reigns said that he is “the man with the golden hand” and everything he touches turns to gold. Roman told Jey that he gave him the greatest year of his career and pointed to the Andre the Giant trophy. Roman vowed to wreck everyone in the main event at WrestleMania and leave as Universal Champion. Roman said that you are going to look up at him raising the title with the pyro going off and you are going to feel the entire world acknowledge him.

"Every single day of the week, when you prep at a 12, the 10 comes easy!"@WWERomanReigns puts in the work every day to "show up and win", and he doesn't care what you have to say about it! #SmackDown @HeymanHustle @WWEUsos pic.twitter.com/o8Wzy2uAz2

— WWE (@WWE) April 10, 2021

WWE RAW aired live on the USA Network from the ThunderDome inside Tropicana Field. It was the final episode of RAW before WrestleMania 37 this weekend. Drew McIntyre faced King Corbin in the main event of this week’s show. WWE Champion Bobby Lashley also faced Cedric Alexander tonight.

RAW Results (4/5)

1. Xavier Woods def. AJ Styles
2. Braun Strowman def. Elias & Jaxson Ryker
3. Shayna Baszler & Nia Jax def. Asuka & Rhea Ripley
4. Bobby Lashley def. Cedric Alexander
5. Riddle def. Mustafa Ali
6. Drew McIntyre def. King Corbin

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

King Corbin Warned Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre kicked off the show and made his way to the ring. McIntyre will face Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship this weekend at WrestleMania. McIntyre noted that it was only 5 days until WrestleMania and he cannot help but think about how unique last year’s WrestleMania was.

McIntyre said we are back in business and once again he is fighting for the WWE Championship. Drew said that this match is happening despite all the attempts by Lashley to take him down. McIntyre claimed that how much he is willing to sacrifice is what separates him from Lashley.

Drew said he remembers sitting in the states while his mother was going through chemotherapy. His mother told Drew that this was his dream and if he comes home, she is going to kick his ass herself. McIntyre added that he kept pushing through despite being fired and reached the top. Drew wondered how Lashley will be able to beat a man that is willing to sacrifice everything. McIntyre vowed to run through Corbin tonight and end the All Mighty Era at WrestleMania.

WWE Champion Bobby Lashley interrupted with MVP at his side. Lashley said only one of them can be on top and McIntyre’s time is over. Bobby added that all these guys in the back are scared of Drew but claimed that he saw fear in McIntyre’s eyes when he had him in the Hurt Lock. Lashley said that he is going to make McIntyre pass out at WrestleMania.

McIntyre said it wasn’t fear, he was just passing out because the Hurt Lock is no joke. Lashley told McIntyre to watch his match against Cedric Alexander for a preview of what is going to happen on Saturday night. McIntyre wanted to fight right now but MVP interrupted. MVP said the match is happening on Saturday night and McIntyre will lose.

McIntyre shouted that he is going to run down Lashley at WrestleMania and get his title back. MVP suggested that McIntyre might not make it to WrestleMania and King Corbin’s theme hit.King Corbin claimed there will be no WrestleMania for Drew because he is going to whip his punk ass tonight.

"LASHLEY, HOW CAN YOU BEAT A MAN THAT WILL SACRIFICE EVERYTHING?"#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/1Of3isvx99

— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2021

"Last week, I started something. Tonight… I'm gonna finish it! FACE THE FACTS, there is no #WrestleMania for you!"

It's @BaronCorbinWWE vs. @DMcIntyreWWE TONIGHT on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/USsuJPYcln

— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2021

Xavier Woods def. AJ Styles

Xavier Woods battled AJ Styles in the first match of the night. Kofi Kingston and Omos were ringside for the match. New Day will defend the RAW Tag Team Championships against Omos and AJ Styles at WrestleMania. Before the match, Riddle scooted up to New Day and said it was messed up what Omos did to him. Riddle made a couple jokes about “how high” Omos lifted Kofi and New Day said nobody will be getting that high at WrestleMania. Kofi distracted Omos during the match and AJ Styles let go of the Calf Crusher and started arguing with Kingston. Xavier capitalized and rolled up Styles for the quick win.

? BOLD strategy by @TrueKofi while @AustinCreedWins battles @AJStylesOrg… #WWERaw @TheGiantOmos pic.twitter.com/nADUno2RCB

— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2021

Strowman def. Elias & Ryker

Braun Strowman came down to the ring with a steel cage around it. Strowman said he has dealt with bullying his whole life from people that do not know what he is capable of. Strowman told Shane that he has no idea what he has gotten himself into because when the cage door closes, the running ends and McMahon is locked inside with him. Braun vowed to whip Shane’s ass for every person who has been called stupid.

Strowman added that Shane won’t be hearing “here comes the money” at WrestleMania, he will be hearing “here comes the body bag”. Shane McMahon interrupted and said that he is going to win at WrestleMania. Shane added that Strowman will wake up the next morning and say “boy, I am stupid”. Strowman then faced Elias & Jaxson Ryker in a Handicap match.

Braun launched Jaxson out of the ring and beat Elias down in the corner as Shane watched on from the entrance ramp. Jaxson and Elias battled back and knocked Braun to the canvas. Elias connected with an Elbow Drop and went for the cover but Strowman kicked out at two.

Elias and Ryker beat Strowman down as Shane made his way towards the ring. Braun battled back and Shane cowered back up the entrance ramp. Strowman hit Ryker and Elias with a Splash in the corner of the ring. Braun planted them both with the Running Powerslam for the pinfall victory.

?#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/XSctnEdAjW

— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2021

Miz & Morrison Vandalized Bad Bunny’s Car

Damian Priest and Bad Bunny arrived in a Bugatti. The Miz and Morrison brought a can of paint to the white car and started writing all over it. Miz and Morrison wrote “Hey Hey Hop Hop” and defaced the vehicle with red paint. Bad Bunny got pissed off once he saw his car. Miz and Morrison then attacked Bad Bunny from behind before WWE officials and Damian Priest broke it up.

NOT THE BUGATTI!#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/xAjHRrJaYv

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) April 6, 2021

Dude…….#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/hE5sGI5YKC

— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2021

Rhea Ripley Attacked Asuka

Rhea Ripley & Asuka teamed up for whatever reason to face Shayna Baszler & Nia Jax tonight on RAW. Asuka will defend the RAW Women’s Championship against Rhea Ripley this weekend at WrestleMania. A Tag Team Turmoil match was announced for Saturday and the winners will face Shayna and Nia for the Women’s Tag Team Championships on Sunday.

Asuka started off the action with Baszler and the two superstars locked up in the middle of the ring. Asuka hit a shoulder tackle and before going to the corner. Rhea refused the tag and then tagged herself in.

Ripley unloaded on Nia Jax and went for a Body Slam but Jax blocked it. Rhea then tagged in Asuka but apparently the RAW Women’s Champion wasn’t ready for a tag. Asuka argued then got into the ring with Jax. Reginald hopped on the apron for a distraction and Baszler hit Rhea with a chop block to the knee.

Nia shoved Ripley into the ring apron as RAW went to a break. When RAW returned, the Women’s Tag Team Champions were in control and were focusing their attack on Rhea’s knee. Asuka tagged in and made her way to the top rope. Ripley shoved Asuka to the floor and threw her into the steps. Ripley rolled Asuka into the ring and Shayna hit a knee to the face for the pinfall victory.

HOW DEVIOUS! ?@RheaRipley_WWE just cost #WWERaw Women's Champion @WWEAsuka the match! pic.twitter.com/CtKQ98zKxn

— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2021

Lashley def. Cedric Alexander

Lashley was set to face Cedric Alexander tonight on RAW. MVP joined commentary for the match. Alexander and Shelton beat Lashley down as MVP shouted at Bobby to get angry. Lashley battled back and sent Shelton out of the ring. The match officially started and Lashley beat down Cedric in the corner of the ring. Lashley hit a Neckbreaker and threw him out of the ring.

Back in the ring, Lashley launched Cedric across the ring. Lashley followed it up with a Suplex and Alexander rolled to the ring apron. Lashley brought Alexander out of the ring and sent him into the ring post as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Lashley got distracted by Benjamin and Cedric shoved him into the ring post. Back in the ring, Alexander hit a boot to the face and followed it up with a Dropkick off the top rope. Lashley took control and applied the Hurt Lock for the submission victory. Shelton tried to attack him after the match but Bobby laid him out. Lashley then got Shelton Benjamin in the Hurt Lock to end the segment.

Is this a glimpse into the future of @DMcIntyreWWE this Saturday at #WrestleMania? pic.twitter.com/QuLtPl882a

— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2021

Bad Bunny & Damian Priest Will Face Miz & Morrison At WrestleMania

Bad Bunny and Damian Priest came down to the ring to begin the final hour of this week’s RAW. Damian said it is easy to beat down a man 2 on 1 and suggested that it become a tag team match at WrestleMania. Bad Bunny nodded in agreement and said he just came to WWE to follow his dreams. Bad Bunny added that he loves and respects every superstar and remembers when he used to watch everything with his father, brothers, and friends.

Bad Bunny stated that he has a lot of good memories with WWE but now he doesn’t know how to feel with this experience. He claimed that he used to respect The Miz but it has become clear that he doesn’t respect him. The Miz and Morrison appeared on the jumbotron and Miz told Bad Bunny that he does not belong here. They accepted the tag team match and left in a limo.

Challenge accepted.@sanbenito & @ArcherOfInfamy want @mikethemiz & @TheRealMorrison in a tag team match at #WrestleMania, and it sounds like they're going to get it! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/l6t1Xl9lmW

— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2021

Riddle def. Mustafa Ali

Riddle faced Mustafa Ali tonight on RAW. Sheamus joined commentary for the match. Riddle will defend the United States Championship against Sheamus at WrestleMania.

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Ali went for a roll-up but Riddle kicked out at two. Ali followed it up with a Dropkick for another two count. Riddle sent Mustafa out of the ring and booted him in the face. Riddle took Sheamus’ hat and put it on. Ali capitalized on the distraction and slammed Riddle to the floor as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Ali locked in a Sleeper Hold but Riddle broke it with a slam. Riddle hit an Exploder Suplex and followed it up with a Broton. Mustafa Ali tried to battle back but Riddle eventually caught him with the Bro Derek for the pinfall victory.

As @SuperKingofBros gets the hard-fought win against a determined @AliWWE, these two combustable elements cannot wait to clobber over the #USTitle this Sunday on Night 2?? of #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/rO34VIHRXN

— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2021

Drew McIntyre Picked Up A Win Heading Into WrestleMania

Drew McIntyre faced King Corbin in the main event. MVP joined commentary for the match. Corbin leveled McIntyre with a shoulder tackle but Drew popped right back up. McIntyre responded with a massive shoulder tackle that caused Corbin to roll out of the ring to regroup. Back in the ring, Corbin drove McIntyre to the corner and unloaded some punches.

McIntyre shrugged them off and knocked Corbin to the mat with a Clothesline. McIntyre connected with a Suplex for a two count. Corbin responded with a Clothesline of his own for a near fall. The action spilled out of the ring and McIntyre sent Corbin into the steel steps as RAW went to a break.

When RAW returned, McIntyre hit a Norhern Lights Suplex and went for the cover but Corbin was able to kick out at two. Corbin launched McIntyre out of the ring and bounced his face off the announce table. Corbin brought McIntyre in the ring and hit him with a series of elbows to the face.

Corbin planted McIntyre with a Chokeslam and went for the cover but Drew was able to kick out at two. King Corbin connected with a Side Slam for another near fall. McIntyre and Corbin traded punches in the middle of the ring. McIntyre went for a Clothesline but Corbin countered into a Deep Six for a near fall.

MVP got out of his chair and started yelling at King Corbin. MVP handed Corbin his cane and told him to take out McIntyre. Corbin missed and McIntyre hit the Claymore for the pinfall victory. After the match, WWE Champion Lashley came down to the entrance ramp and stared at McIntyre to close the show.

CLAYMORE to @BaronCorbinWWE for the win!

Will this be the scene for @DMcIntyreWWE at #WrestleMania with the #WWEChampionship on the line?#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/1DV74U9OVw

— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2021

THIS SATURDAY#WrestleMania
NIGHT 1??@fightbobby vs. @DMcIntyreWWE #WWEChampionship pic.twitter.com/viswxXYbez

— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2021

WWE WrestleMania 37 is just a few days away. For the second consecutive year, WWE’s biggest event of the year will take place over two nights.

Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida will play host to WrestleMania this Saturday and Sunday, April 10th and 11th.

The matches are set and wrestling fans are placing bets on their expected winners. Online betting site Bet Online has published updated betting odds for the top matches at WrestleMania. While these odds should not be considered outright spoilers, they are often pretty accurate in predicting match results.

Saturday, April 10th, 2021

• Drew McIntyre is favored (-200) to defeat WWE Champion Bobby Lashley (+150)

• Bianca Belair is favored (-300) to defeat SmackDown Women’s Champion Sasha Banks (+200)

• AJ Styles & Omos are favored (-300) to defeat Raw Tag Team Champions The New Day (+200)

• Braun Strowman is favored (-500) to defeat Shane McMahon (+300)

• Cesaro is favored (-200) to defeat Seth Rollins (+150)

• Bad Bunny is is heavily favored (-850) to defeat The Miz (+450)

Sunday, Apr 11, 2021 – WWE – WrestleMania

• Edge is favored (+115) is a slight favorite to defeat Universal Champion Roman Reigns (+150) and Daniel Bryan (+200)

• Rhea Ripley is favored (-400) to defeat Asuka (+250)

• Apollo Crews and Intercontinental Champion Big E are even

• Rey & Dominik Mysterio are favorites (-300) over Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode (+200)

• Kevin Owens is favored (-250) to defeat Sami Zayn (+170)

• The Fiend is a heavy favorite (-950) to beat Randy Orton (+500)

First Look At WrestleMania 37 Stage Construction (Drone Video)