Omos w/MVP vs. Dolph Ziggler
Mustafa Ali is in the crowd cheering for Ziggler. Earlier today, instead of giving Ziggler a rematch with him, he got Ziggler a match with Omos. Omos hits a Chokebomb for the win.
Winner- Omos
After the match, MVP grabs a mic and says Brock Lesnar should have never put his hands on him. MVP promises that the Nigerian Giant is going to tame the beast at WrestleMania.
Finn Bálor w/The Judgement Day vs. Johnny Gargano w/Dexter Lumis
Gargano and Bálor trade armbars. Gargano sends Bálor out of the ring. Sucicide dive by Gargano. After the break, Gargano fires up and lands a slingshot spear. Bálor kicks out. Gargano takes out Dominik with a dive. Edge’s music hits. Bálor looks for him, but Edge appears behind him and knocks him off the top. Gargano hits his finish for the win.
Winner- Johnny Gargano
After the match, Edge Spears Bálor.
Nikki Cross vs. Piper Niven
Cross is all over Niven before the bell rings. Once it rings, Niven hits her finish for the win.
Winner- Piper Niven
In-Ring Segment: John Cena
Before Cena can speak, Austin Theory immediately hits the ring to steal the moment. Theory says he only became a WWE superstar because Cena inspired him when he was a kid. He has a gift for Cena. Theory offers Cena a match for the United States Championship at WrestleMania. Cena says no. Cena says he isn’t interested in Theory’s gift because Theory hasn’t earned the right to give it. Cena has been listening and watching Theory, and he just doesn’t care. No one care about Theory because Theory doesn’t believe in himself. Cena says he’s
Theory’s ghost of Christmas future. Theory is in his “ruthless aggression phase,” which almost got Cena fired. Cena says Theory is a pair of trunks away from being a j-brone. Cena says Theory has the best name in WWE history. Why? Because his talent is just that. A Theory. Theory has been given so many opportunities, and he’s done nothing, and no one cares. Cena has a gift for Theory, he can leave in one piece. Theory says he isn’t going anywhere, just like Cena’s bald spot. Theory tries to goad Cena into a match.
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Cena calls Theory a dumb SOB. He’s trying to save Theory. When Theory loses to Cena at WrestleMania, he’s done. If Theory wins, he’s done. If he wins, he will have to go out on Raw the next night and face these people without Cena as a crutch. But since Theory brought the fans into it, he asks the Boston crowd if they want to see them fight at WrestleMania.
The crowd goes nuts. Cena notes that he may not care about Theory, but he will never give up on the WWE Universe. Theory just made the biggest mistake of his life. Cena gets close to Theory. He points at Theory’s head and says Theory doesn’t have it there, or in his heart, or in his nuts. Cena walks away and says Theory really needs to work on that last bit. On his way up the ramp, Cena introduces Cody Rhodes to the crowd. Rhodes walks out on the stage and poses with Cena.
Chad Gable w/Otis vs. Baron Corbin
Corbin takes control early. Gable rolls Corbin into the Ankle Lock. Corbin taps out.
Winner- Chad Gable
In-Ring Segment: Becky Lynch and Lita
Becky and Lita celebrate their women’s tag team championship win. Lita introduces their equalizer from last week, Trish Stratus. Stratus joins them in the ring. Stratus tells Lita she will always have her back. Damage CTRL interrupts. Bayley complained about Stratus getting involved last week. Bayley calls them selfish. Stratus challenges Damage CTRL to a six-person tag at WrestleMania. Kai and Sky attack, but Stratus and Lita dump them out of the ring. Bayley is left alone in the ring. Lynch, Stratus, and Lita pinball Bayley around the ring.
Sami Zayn vs. Jimmy Uso w/Solo Sikoa
Zayn attacks as soon as the bell rings. Jimmy sends Zayn out of the ring. Jimmy gets dumped into the timekeeper’s area. After the break, Zayn is dumped outside of the ring. Sikoa tries to Samoan Spike Zayn, but the referee catches him. The referee ejects Sikoa from ringside. As Jimmy is distracted, Zayn hits a blue thunder bomb. Jimmy kicks out.
After the break, Zayn dives off the top into a superkick from Jimmy. Both men are down. Jey Uso appears in the crowd. Jey hops on the commentary desk and cheers. Jimmy gets distracted by Jey. Zayn tries to sneak in the Helluva Kick but Jimmy avoids it. Zayn rolls up Jimmy for the win.
Winner- Sami Zayn
After the match, Jey gets in the ring. Jimmy tries to talk to him. Jey looks conflicted. He puts his fist on Jimmy’s heart. Jey leaves the ring and stands next to Zayn. He tells Zayn that he trust him. Jey hugs Zayn. Jimmy drops to his knees is anguish. Zayn and Jey both throw up the ones. Zayn tells Jimmy it’s not too late. The crowd goes nuts. Jey superkicks Zayn.
Jey beats Zayn down in the isle before tossing him back into the ring. This is family ish. He would never choose Zayn over his family. Sikoa hits the ring and all three men beat down Zayn. Cody Rhodes hits the ring and stands in front of a fallen Sami Zayn. The Bloodline backs off.
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