During the latest episode of the Steve Austin Podcast, Steve Austin took the time to address the possible Austin vs. Lesnar match at WrestleMania 32. The match started to get talk last week following the Austin podcast with Paul Heyman on the WWE Network.
Austin said that he had no clue what Heyman would be saying on the show, so when Heyman brought up the Lesnar situation, Austin said he went into promo mode. He felt that this was the right thing to do for the Austin character, but did not mean to falsely raise the expectations of the fans. He also noted that it was not his intention to set up a match, that he and Lesnar would be doing different things going forward and that he wasn’t trying to set up a WrestleMania match.
Opinionated View- Good we already got to many senior citizens already linked to Mania. We know Taker is getting a match, we know Triple H's ego demands he's on the card. Hogan is begging to get on the card. Of course knowing WWE and the rumors they want to break records odds are Austin will wins up facing Vince or something.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Buyrates From WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and Fast Lane
WWE released the following information today in their Q1 2015 earnings report about the buyrate for the WrestleMania 31 PPV on traditional PPV:
* WrestleMania 31 (3/29/15, headlined by Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns) drew 259,000 buys, down from 690,000 buys for WrestleMania 30 in April 2014.
WWE released the following information today in their Q1 2015 earnings report about the buyrates for the 2015 WWE Royal Rumble and Fast Lane events on traditional PPV.
* Royal Rumble (1/26/15, headlined by Roman Reigns winning the Rumble) drew 145,000 buys, down from 467,000 buys in 2014.
* Fast Lane (2/22/15, headlined by Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan) drew 46,000 buys, down from 183,000 buys in 2014 under the Elimination Chamber incarnation.
Opinionated View- I know a lot of WWE defenders will go it's the network. But these are pretty heavy drops and PPV still must have some value if no why hasn't WWE just hasn't gone all network
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* WrestleMania 31 (3/29/15, headlined by Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns) drew 259,000 buys, down from 690,000 buys for WrestleMania 30 in April 2014.
WWE released the following information today in their Q1 2015 earnings report about the buyrates for the 2015 WWE Royal Rumble and Fast Lane events on traditional PPV.
* Royal Rumble (1/26/15, headlined by Roman Reigns winning the Rumble) drew 145,000 buys, down from 467,000 buys in 2014.
* Fast Lane (2/22/15, headlined by Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan) drew 46,000 buys, down from 183,000 buys in 2014 under the Elimination Chamber incarnation.
Opinionated View- I know a lot of WWE defenders will go it's the network. But these are pretty heavy drops and PPV still must have some value if no why hasn't WWE just hasn't gone all network
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Sunday, April 26, 2015
WWE Creative Stunned By Dana White’s Rousey Comments?
- As reported on Friday, Dana White said that Ronda Rousey’s appearance at WrestleMania 31 was a “one and done” and that Rousey won’t be working a match in WWE. Wrestling Observer Radio reports that WWE’s Creative was “stunned” over the comments as they were hoping to book the Rousey vs. Stephanie McMahon match. With Rousey’s UFC contract, White has the capability to nix any sort of work with WWE so while Rousey has expressed interest, it is all up to White.
WWE has been talking about a possible tag team match with Rousey as well, and if neither match happens it is still possible she might appear in Rock’s corner for a match with Triple H.
Opinionated View- If this is true than it shows just how disconnected WWE is. Of course Dana White isn't going to let his biggest star risk getting hurt in a wrestling match. He might be ok with her appearing but wrestling it was never going to happen.
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WWE has been talking about a possible tag team match with Rousey as well, and if neither match happens it is still possible she might appear in Rock’s corner for a match with Triple H.
Opinionated View- If this is true than it shows just how disconnected WWE is. Of course Dana White isn't going to let his biggest star risk getting hurt in a wrestling match. He might be ok with her appearing but wrestling it was never going to happen.
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Roman Reigns’ Family Members Reportedly Wanted Him to Quit After WrestleMania
- A new report from the Wrestling Observer claims that some members of Roman Reigns’ family wanted to see him quit WWE after he didn’t win the WWE World Heavyweight Title at WrestleMania 31. The site doesn’t mention which family members expressed such desires, but reiterates previous reports that Reigns’ father Sika was furious about the decision to put the title on Seth Rollins and not Reigns.
The site adds that while Reigns’ uncle Afa wasn’t happy with the decision, he wasn’t nearly as upset as Sika. As for Reigns, he reportedly had no issues with the loss and took the decision well.
Opinionated View- Ok more and more I am thinking this Dave's latest click bait story.
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The site adds that while Reigns’ uncle Afa wasn’t happy with the decision, he wasn’t nearly as upset as Sika. As for Reigns, he reportedly had no issues with the loss and took the decision well.
Opinionated View- Ok more and more I am thinking this Dave's latest click bait story.
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Monday, April 6, 2015
How Much Time Was Cut From WrestleMania’s Main Event?
As previously reported, the Rock/Ronda Rousey segment at WrestleMania 31 ran long which caused WWE to have to do some match time adjustment. The Wrestling Observer reports that the Brock Lesnar/Roman Reigns main event had a total of ten minutes cut from it.
The company considered cutting time from the Bray Wyatt vs. Undertaker match but changed their mind and pared down the main event instead.
The longest match on the show was Sting vs. Triplpe H, which ran 18:34. The Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal went 18:08 and third went to Lesnar vs. Reigns (vs. Rollins) at 16:44.
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The company considered cutting time from the Bray Wyatt vs. Undertaker match but changed their mind and pared down the main event instead.
The longest match on the show was Sting vs. Triplpe H, which ran 18:34. The Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal went 18:08 and third went to Lesnar vs. Reigns (vs. Rollins) at 16:44.
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Saturday, April 4, 2015
Did Vince McMahon Sign Off on Brock Lesnar’s Blade Job at WrestleMania 31
As previously reported, WWE denied that Brock Lesnar performed a blade job in his main event match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 31. The Wrestling Observer has some more details on the incident.
According to the report, WWE sources claim that Vince McMahon did not sign off on the blade job by Lesnar. Before this most recent occurrence, the last person to perform a blade job was Batista, and he received a fine of $100,000 as a result. The report suggests something like Lesnar blading would need approval by McMahon, and other officials are claiming this is not the case and no blade job even occurred
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According to the report, WWE sources claim that Vince McMahon did not sign off on the blade job by Lesnar. Before this most recent occurrence, the last person to perform a blade job was Batista, and he received a fine of $100,000 as a result. The report suggests something like Lesnar blading would need approval by McMahon, and other officials are claiming this is not the case and no blade job even occurred
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Thursday, April 2, 2015
Seth Rollins Reportedly Found Out About Title Win Late Into Wrestlemania 31
New reports claim that Seth Rollins only found out about his WWE title win late Sunday afternoon. He was told he would cash-in and win the belt and would need to fly to New York for Today in the morning. He would then fly back for RAW the next night.
After Rollins was told, Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar met with Michael Hayes to go over the new finish. While the meeting happened during the segment with The Rock, Ronda Rousey and the Authority, it had been planned out before that.
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After Rollins was told, Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar met with Michael Hayes to go over the new finish. While the meeting happened during the segment with The Rock, Ronda Rousey and the Authority, it had been planned out before that.
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UFC Says Rouey's Mania Apperace Was One Off
FOXSports.com is reporting that UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey's appearing at WrestleMania 31 this past Sunday was her only scheduled appearance for WWE at this time with no future appearances planned at this time.
The official Twitter of UFC's news show "UFC Tonight" also added:
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"Ronda Rousey does NOT have a deal with the WWE, her WrestleMania appearance was a "one-off"."
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Updated Attendace for WrestleMania 31
WWE WrestleMania 31 on 3/29 in Santa Clara, California at Levi's Stadium drew a reported attendance of 67,000 fans per a new report by Dave Meltzer. WWE had announced a sellout crowd of 76,896 on Sunday night. The actual number of paid fans will be released in the coming weeks.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Update on Undertaker’s WrestleMania 32 Status
Undertaker was reportedly telling those backstage that he felt great after his match with Bray Wyatt and that he planned to work next year’s WrestleMania 32 event. That event will take place in Dallas, TX.
Undertaker shared a locker room with Sting at WrestleMania, and also shared the same flight back to Texas. The site reports that they had discussions about working together, possibly next year at WrestleMania. That was reportedly WWE’s plan when they brought Sting in, but WWE Management has cooled on long term plans for Sting.
Opinionated View- Oh fuck here we go. First months on end of reports like this. Second to all the morons that are marking out over this I got news for you the match will suck. Taker has sucked for years and Sting has lost it no matter what some sheep were chanting. And I'm sick of Mania being old guys rule all night.
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Undertaker shared a locker room with Sting at WrestleMania, and also shared the same flight back to Texas. The site reports that they had discussions about working together, possibly next year at WrestleMania. That was reportedly WWE’s plan when they brought Sting in, but WWE Management has cooled on long term plans for Sting.
Opinionated View- Oh fuck here we go. First months on end of reports like this. Second to all the morons that are marking out over this I got news for you the match will suck. Taker has sucked for years and Sting has lost it no matter what some sheep were chanting. And I'm sick of Mania being old guys rule all night.
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WWE Isses Statement on Speculaton of Blading at Wrestlmania 31
WWE issued the following statement last night in regards to online speculation of blading by Brock Lesnar during his match with Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania 31:
"WWE programming is TV-PG and we don't permit intentional bleeding. The communication or contact between our performers and referees is part of our safety protocol. That said, unintentional blood sometimes occurs, and we do our best to minimize."
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Note on Rousey’s WM Appearance
Ronda Rousey’s manager recently spoke with mmafighting.com, and explained that Rousey’s WrestleMania appearance was cleared with Dana White well in advance of the event.
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Did Brock Lesnar Blade at WrestleMania?
During the WrestleMania 31 main event between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns, fans saw something that they usually don’t in modern day WWE, blood. Besides being cut open on his cheek in the early action with Reigns, Lesnar was sent to the post late and got busted open. But there are some that don’t think that Lesnar was cut open the hard way. If Lesnar did blade, this would have been a direct call from Vince McMahon as the company has not allowed it for years. In the gif below, you will see the referee appear to put something (possibly the blade) in Roman Reigns hand. The theory is that when Lesnar went to the floor he got the blade and cut himself as he went into the post.
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Monday, March 30, 2015
WWE Planning for Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania 32?
According to the Wrestling Observer, last night’s appearance of Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania is, as many have speculated, the start of a potential match next year at WrestleMania 32.
The site reports that according to backstage sources, the early word is that there are two potential plans: either Rock vs. Triple H with Rousey and Stephanie McMahon in their respective corners or a mixed tag team match with Rousey and Rock taking on Stephanie and Triple H. Obviously the latter is something Dana White would be hesitant to approve, so the singles match is more likely.
WWE is hoping to set a new attendance record next year, so they are expected to pull out all the stops and Rousey would definitely help with that.
Opinionated View- I knew this was coming. I am willing to bet money the UFC won't let her do it. But for the next year we are gong to see reports like this.
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The site reports that according to backstage sources, the early word is that there are two potential plans: either Rock vs. Triple H with Rousey and Stephanie McMahon in their respective corners or a mixed tag team match with Rousey and Rock taking on Stephanie and Triple H. Obviously the latter is something Dana White would be hesitant to approve, so the singles match is more likely.
WWE is hoping to set a new attendance record next year, so they are expected to pull out all the stops and Rousey would definitely help with that.
Opinionated View- I knew this was coming. I am willing to bet money the UFC won't let her do it. But for the next year we are gong to see reports like this.
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WrestleMania Time Issues
The Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns main event was supposed to run over 35-minutes (including entrances) last night. The PPV was running long, so they cut an Undertaker vs. Bray Wyatt video package and the PPV went off the air at 10:59PM ET.
Opinionated View- Well that is what happens when you have a pointless song performance. And than the big long dead segment with Stephanie's ego trip. I know the big defense for it is "That stuff with Rousey got press." You still could have cut it down to a five minute segment instead of a 30 minute ego trip for Stephanie.
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Opinionated View- Well that is what happens when you have a pointless song performance. And than the big long dead segment with Stephanie's ego trip. I know the big defense for it is "That stuff with Rousey got press." You still could have cut it down to a five minute segment instead of a 30 minute ego trip for Stephanie.
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How Bad Was Bray Wyatt's Pre-WrestleMania Injury?
As noted, Bray Wyatt suffered a badly sprained ankle while preparing for WrestleMania 31 on Sunday afternoon. The sprain was so bad that Wyatt couldn't stand or walk on it for a long time backstage. He ended up wearing a cast on his ankle for the rest of the evening until it was time for the match with The Undertaker.
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Backstage Note On Triple H's WrestleMania Entrance
Regarding Triple H's "Terminator" entrance at WrestleMania last night, word is that WWE officials were scrambling all week to lock Arnold Schwarzenegger in for the voiceovers, according to PWInsider. Arnold didn't do them until Saturday night at the WWE Hall of Fame. The delays with getting Arnold to do the voiceovers caused some major stress among people in WWE production.
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Note on Sting’s Request For His WM Match
Word is that Sting specifically requested Charles Robinson to be the referee for his match last night against Triple H. The two go back to their WCW days, and Robinson is reportedly very well respected.
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WrestleMania 31 Highest Grossing WWE Event Ever
WWE just sent out the following.
WRESTLEMANIA® SHATTERS RECORDS
SANTA CLARA, CA – March 29, 2015 – WWE® (NYSE: WWE) announced tonight that WrestleMania 31 became the highest grossing live event in its history and broke the attendance record for Levi’s Stadium. WWE’s annual pop-culture extravaganza grossed $12.6 million, as 76,976 fans from all 50 states and 40 countries converged on the home of the San Francisco 49ers.
The previous attendance record for Levi’s Stadium was 70,799, and WrestleMania 29 at MetLife Stadium in 2013 held WWE’s prior record for gross revenue at $12.3 million.
“On behalf of the cities of Santa Clara and San Jose, we would like to thank all the fans that came from around the world to be part of WrestleMania 31,” said Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews. "We congratulate both WWE and Levi’s Stadium on their historic achievement."
“We are thrilled that WrestleMania 31 has set the standard for all future events held at Levi’s Stadium. None of this success would have been possible without the support of Mayor Matthews, Mayor Liccardo and the San Francisco 49ers, as well as our public and private sector partners that worked tirelessly to support all of our regional WrestleMania Week activities," said John P. Saboor, WWE Executive Vice President, Special Events. "We now turn our attention to the Dallas/Arlington region for what will surely be a historic WrestleMania 32.”
WrestleMania 32 takes place on Sunday, April 3, 2016 from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, Ticket information will be announced later this year.
Top Ten All-Time Attendance Records at WrestleMania:
1. 93,173: WrestleMania 3, Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan, March 29, 1987
2. 80,676: WrestleMania 29, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, April 7, 2013
3. 80,103: WrestleMania 23, Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan, April 1, 2007
4. 78,363: WrestleMania 28, Sun Life Stadium, Miami, Florida, April 1, 2012
5. 76,976: WrestleMania 31, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California, March 29, 2015
6. 75,167: WrestleMania 30, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA, April 6, 2014
7. 74,635: WrestleMania 24, Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Florida, March 30, 2008
8. 72,744: WrestleMania 25, Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas, April 5, 2009
9. 72,219: WrestleMania 26, University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona, March 28, 2010
10. 71,617: WrestleMania 27, Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia, April 3, 2011
Opinionated View- Inflation
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WRESTLEMANIA® SHATTERS RECORDS
SANTA CLARA, CA – March 29, 2015 – WWE® (NYSE: WWE) announced tonight that WrestleMania 31 became the highest grossing live event in its history and broke the attendance record for Levi’s Stadium. WWE’s annual pop-culture extravaganza grossed $12.6 million, as 76,976 fans from all 50 states and 40 countries converged on the home of the San Francisco 49ers.
The previous attendance record for Levi’s Stadium was 70,799, and WrestleMania 29 at MetLife Stadium in 2013 held WWE’s prior record for gross revenue at $12.3 million.
“On behalf of the cities of Santa Clara and San Jose, we would like to thank all the fans that came from around the world to be part of WrestleMania 31,” said Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews. "We congratulate both WWE and Levi’s Stadium on their historic achievement."
“We are thrilled that WrestleMania 31 has set the standard for all future events held at Levi’s Stadium. None of this success would have been possible without the support of Mayor Matthews, Mayor Liccardo and the San Francisco 49ers, as well as our public and private sector partners that worked tirelessly to support all of our regional WrestleMania Week activities," said John P. Saboor, WWE Executive Vice President, Special Events. "We now turn our attention to the Dallas/Arlington region for what will surely be a historic WrestleMania 32.”
WrestleMania 32 takes place on Sunday, April 3, 2016 from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, Ticket information will be announced later this year.
Top Ten All-Time Attendance Records at WrestleMania:
1. 93,173: WrestleMania 3, Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan, March 29, 1987
2. 80,676: WrestleMania 29, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, April 7, 2013
3. 80,103: WrestleMania 23, Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan, April 1, 2007
4. 78,363: WrestleMania 28, Sun Life Stadium, Miami, Florida, April 1, 2012
5. 76,976: WrestleMania 31, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California, March 29, 2015
6. 75,167: WrestleMania 30, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA, April 6, 2014
7. 74,635: WrestleMania 24, Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Florida, March 30, 2008
8. 72,744: WrestleMania 25, Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas, April 5, 2009
9. 72,219: WrestleMania 26, University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona, March 28, 2010
10. 71,617: WrestleMania 27, Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia, April 3, 2011
Opinionated View- Inflation
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Sunday, March 29, 2015
WrestleMania 31 Report
Notable notes from the pre-show:
* Lana is back and will be in Rusev's corner for his United States Title match tonight against John Cena.
* Backstage skit took place with J&J Security and the Stooges (Pat Patterson & Gerald Brisco) over coffee.
Fatal 4-Way Match for the WWE Tag Team Championships: "The Swiss Superman" Cesaro & Tyson Kidd w/"The Queen of Harts" Natalya vs. The Usos (Jey & Jimmy) w/Naomi vs. Los Matadores (Fernando & Diego) w/El Torito vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Big E.) w/Xavier Woods
All 4 teams rocking new entrance attire. Tag rules apply. Cesaro & Kofi start. Uppercut early by Cesaro. Cesaro misses 2 clotheslines, dropkick by Kofi. Diego in, Cesaro sends Jey Uso off the apron and into the barricade, re-injuring his previously injured shoulder. Back in the ring, monkey flip by Kofi to Diego for 2. Medical attendants tend to Jey Uso on the outside as Diego with a slingshot senton bomb to Kofi. Cesaro in, chinlock to Kofi. Trainer takes Jey to the back as it looks like he cannot continue. Kidd in, Cesaro Swing/Basement Dropkick to Kofi, Matadores break up the pin. Chinlock by Kidd. Kofi slips out of a back suplex, but Kidd with a back kick. Jimmy in, savate kick, throat thrust, alley-oop Samoan Drop to Kidd. Superkick to Cesaro, Superkick to Big E, Superkick to Fernando. Jimmy leads an "USO" chant, Samoan Bulldozer Butt Smashes to Kidd, Cesaro, Fernando and Big E! Kofi avoids a Jimmy superkick, plancha wipes out Diego! Another superkick by Jimmy to Cesaro for a close 2. Jimmy runs into Kidd, Cesaro tags in, Jimmy knocks Kidd off the apron. Jimmy with a head of steam, but Cesaro catches him with an uppercut. Big E in, big splash to Cesaro. Big E aley-oops Kofi onto Cesaro for a close 2. Fernando in, Kofi meets him up top. Cesaro grabs Big E from the apron, DEADLIFT SUPERPLEX!! Jimmy with a big splash to Cesaro. Matadores hit Kofi with a double team, Kidd breaks up the pin. Kidd uses Natalya as a shield on the outside, PK to one of the Matadores. Kofi catches Torito off a dive, but he ranas Kofi into the barricade! Sharpshooter by Natalya to Torito! Naomi & Jimmy with a head of steam in the ring, EVERYONE WIPED OUT WITH DIVES!!! Rear View by Naomi to Natalya on the outside. In the ring, New Day with the Midnight Hour to Diego, Cesaro breaks up the pin. Diego rolls up Big E, but the ref waves off the pin as Big E isn't legal. Belly-to-Belly by Big E to Diego. Big E lifts up Kidd & Diego, superkick by Jimmy. Superkick by Kidd to Jimmy. 3D-Style Uppercut by Cesaro & Kidd to Diego. Double Knees by Kofi to Cesaro. Cesaro catapults Fernando into Kofi on the turnbuckles. Cesaro sent outside, Matadores head up top with Kofi. Cesaro & Big E have the Matadores in Electric Chairs, DOUBLE TOWER OF DOOM SUPERPLEXES!!!! Jimmy heads up top, USO SPLASH TO BIG E!!
Cesaro throws Jimmy outside, covers Big E to retain the titles.
Winners and still WWE Tag Team Champions: Cesaro & Tyson Kidd by pinfall
Kidd & Cesaro celebrate their title retention afterwards.
20-Man Second Annual Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal: "The A-Lister" The Miz vs. #AxelMania Curtis Axel vs. "The Big Guy" Ryback vs. Fandango w/Rosa Mendes vs. Adam Rose vs. "Long Island Iced Z" Zack Ryder vs. "The All-American American" Jack Swagger vs. "The Big Deal" Titus O'Neil vs. "Mr. No Days Off" Darren Young vs. "The World Largest's Athlete" The Big Show vs. "The Big Red Machine" Kane vs. "Big Red" Erick Rowan vs. Damien Mizdow vs. Sin Cara vs. Goldust vs. Heath Slater vs. "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry vs. Konnor vs. Viktor vs. NXT's Hideo Itami vs. Cesaro vs. Tyson Kidd vs. Jimmy Uso vs. Diego vs. Fernando vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Big E vs. Xavier Woods vs. Alex Riley vs. Bo Dallas
Everyone already in the ring, no entrances. Axel rips off his Axelmania t-shirt, EVERYONE ELIMINATES AXEL!!! Adam Rose & Fandango eliminate each other. Big Show with huge overhand chops to Itami. Riley tries to reason with Mizdow about Miz, but Mizdow goes after Riley. Mizdow eliminates Riley. Bo Dallas eliminates Zack Ryder. Itami eliminates Dallas. Itami works over a few guys, then goes after Show. KO punch by Show eliminates Itami. Los Matadores eliminated by Kane. Sin Cara eliminated by Cesaro. Kidd eliminated by Henry. Ascension eliminates Mark Henry. Ryback eliminates Darren Young and Heath Slater. Rowan & Goldust eliminated. Double chokeslam by Kane to Mizdow & Miz. Kane eliminated by Cesaro. Cesaro teases eliminating Show, but Show eliminates him. Ryback eliminated by Big Show. Down to Miz, Mizdow & Show. Miz barks orders at Mizdow. Crowd chants for Mizdow. Miz walks up to Show, but Mizdow doesn't and shakes his head "no" at Miz. Miz talks down to Mizdow, but Mizdow still refuses to help him. Miz throws a fit at Mizdow, Mizdow eliminates Miz! Referees have to hold Miz back, getting him to the back. Down to Mizdow & Show. Show smiles at Mizdow, tells him to bring it. Mizdow obliges, Show throws him over, Mizdow skins the cat. Mizdow with more shots, Show runs him over. Show charges, Mizdow pulls down the top rope. Show is tettering, goes onto the apron. Mizdow tries to get him outside, but Show knocks him back. Show goozles Mizdow, gets back in. Show goes for a chokeslam, but Mizdow with a front gulliotine. Show puts Mizdow on the apron, but Mizdow still has the front facelock. Show then lifts up Mizdow and eliminates him to win the battle royal.
Winner of the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal: The Big Show
We go live to Levi's Stadium where Aloe Blacc sings "America the Beautiful."
A video package runs featuring LL Cool J hyping the history of WrestleMania.
WWE Intercontinental Championship - Ladder Match
Bad News Barrett (c) vs. R-Truth vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Luke Harper vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Stardust vs. Daniel Bryan
Luke Harper and Daniel Bryan get tossed out early. Ambrose with a suicide dive to Harper. Stardust with a big dive backwards. Harper tosses Ziggler out and Ziggler nearly lands on the top of his head. Harper with a big suicide dive. Ambrose climbs up a tall ladder at ringside and takes everyone out with a flying elbow. R-Truth starts setting up a smaller ladder inside the ring. Barrett cuts him off. Ambrose with a top rope dropkick taking out Barrett who was holding the ladder. Bryan with a dropkick to Stardust in the corner. Bryan eats a shot from the ladder when Harper tosses it at him. Bryan gets Harper down in a tree of woe in the ladder and gets in some big chest kicks. Ziggler with a big superkick on Bryan. Ziggler has his hands on the title when Stardust dropkicks the ladder over. Stardust goes under the ring and pulls out a bedazzled ladder laughing. Barrett gets tossed down with the ladder over him and Ambrose drops a small ladder over it. Ambrose and Harper exchange shots back inside the ring. Truth gets a tall ladder setup in the ring. Stardust climbs up it and Barrett cuts him off. Barrett with a HUGE superplex on Stardust off the tall ladder! Bryan and Ziggler are exchanging shots at the top of the ladder when Ambrose pushes it over to knock them off. Harper with a HUGE powerbomb on Ambrose through a ladder! Harper climbs up the tall ladder and Ziggler jumps on his back applying a sleeper. Ziggler with a Zig Zag on Harper off the ladder! Doctors are attending to Ambrose at ringside after taking that big powerbomb. Ziggler has his hands on the title. Barrett pulls Ziggler down and hits a big Bull Hammer. Bull Hammer to Stardust. Truth is up and Barrett nails him with a Bull Hammer knocking him off the ladder. Bryan is up and nearly gets it. Barrett pushes that ladder over to clear things up in the ring. Bryan with a running knee to Barrett! Bryan is climbing back up the ladder when Ziggler cuts him off. They exchange headbutts at the top of the ladder. More headbutts! Bryan gets the best of Ziggler knocking him off the top of the ladder. Bryan has the title.
Winner and new WWE Intercontinental Champion: Daniel Bryan
A video package runs hyping Orton vs. Rollins tonight.
Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins w/ J & J Security
Orton with a big dropkick on Rollins early and goes for a quick RKO that Rollins quickly avoids bailing out of the ring. Rollins with kicks to Orton in the corner. Orton fires back with some uppercuts. Rollins with a powerbomb to Orton in the corner and Orton quickly follows it up with a clothesline. Orton with a double DDT on J & J Security from the ring apron. Rollins follows with a big suicide dive taking out Orton. Rollins with a quick snap suplex into a headlock to keep Orton grounded. Rollins drives Orton face first into the turnbuckle. Rollins with a big jumping splash to Orton in the corner as well. Orton with clotheslines. Orton counters a Curb Stomp into a snap powerslam. Orton with a modified t-bone suplex. Rollins counters a DDT through the ropes with a kick to the head. Rollins with a big moonsault catching Orton at ringside. Both brawl to the top turnbuckle. Orton back drops Rollins back inside the ring. Orton with a cross body that Rollins rolls through. Orton with his DDT through the ropes on Rollins. RKO counter by Rollins with a superkick. Orton with a second attempt and connects with an RKO. Rollins kicks out! RKO on Noble and Mercury who both jump in the ring. Rollins is able to pull off a Curb Stomp. Orton kicks out. Orton avoids Rollins' twisting splash from the top rope with Rollins landing on his feet. Rollins sets up Orton for another Curb Stomp and Orton pops up with an RKO out of no where! Orton hooks the leg of Rollins to get the pinfall.
Winner: Randy Orton
UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey is shown at ringside.
A video package runs hyping Sting vs. Triple H.
Sting vs. Triple H
Sting had a Japanese themed entrance with live instruments. Triple H's entrance was all based around the new Terminator film coming out this year.
The bell rings and here we go. Sting strikes first with a quick shoulder block. Triple H with a quick headlock takedown and a shoulder block of his own to drop Sting. Sting with a hip toss and dropkick that drops Triple H back. Triple H comes back with some big rights. Sting eats a knee to the face and stays up trying to lock Triple H in the Scorpion Deathlock. Triple H quickly bails to the outside. Back in the ring, Sting launches Triple H to the corner and Triple H falls out fast. Back in the ring, Triple H connects with a big vertical suplex. Sting is starting to slow down as Triple H plays around with him with a few shots and a headlock. Triple H with a big spinebuster. Sting has Triple H down and locks in the Scorpion Deathlock!
DX's music hits. Billy Gunn, Road Dogg and X-Pac hit the ring. Sting fights them all off. Triple H with a kick, attempts a Pedigree, Sting counters and tosses Triple H over the top rope. Sting goes up to the top turnbuckle, jumps off and takes out DX! Michael Cole quickly reminds us that this match is under No DQ rules. Sting tosses Triple H back inside the ring. Sting with another shot on Billy Gunn. Sting turns around and eats a Pedigree. Sting kicks out! Triple H leaves the ring and grabs a sledgehammer.
The nWo music hits! Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall walk out. Hogan, Hall and Nash go after DX taking them out. Triple H can't believe it. Sting grabs Triple H and drops him with the Scorpion Deathdrop! Triple H kicks out. Sting applies the Scorpion Deathlock again. Triple H is reaching out and trying to grab his sledgehammer. Hogan takes it away and throws it down at ringside. X-Pac pushes Hogan over. Nash clotheslines X-Pac. Gunn takes out Nash. Road Dogg and Scott Hall brawl at ringside. Triple H is still in the Scorpion Deathlock. Triple H gets to the bottom rope to break it up.
Shawn Michaels is now in the ring and drops Sting with Sweet Chin Music! Triple H covers Sting and Sting gets a shoulder up after two. The crowd starts a "THIS IS AWESOME" chant. DX hands Triple H the sledgehammer at ringside. Scott Hall hands Sting his bat. Triple H and Sting have a stare down holding their respective weapons. Sting with a bat shot to the gut of Triple H. Sting cracks the bat over the sledgehammer cracking it in half. Sting with big shots to Triple H in the corner. Stinger Splash! Sting backs up and goes for another, but Triple H catches Sting on the head with the top of the sledgehammer. Triple H covers Sting and gets the pinfall. The crowd in attendance seems surprised.
Winner: Triple H
After the match, DX helps up Triple H and the nWo helps up Sting. Triple H walks forward and extends his hand to Sting. Sting shakes his hand.
Backstage, Maria Menounos is with the new WWE Intercontinental Champion Daniel Bryan. Pat Patterson walks up congratulating Bryan. Roddy Piper walks up and does the same. Ricky Steamboat is next to congratulate Bryan. Ric Flair walks up and lets out a WOOOOO. Bret Hart is in the house and shakes Bryan's hand. Ron Simmons walks up with a DAMN.
Skylar Grey, Kid Ink and Travis Barker perform the WrestleMania theme live.
Paige & AJ Lee vs. The Bella Twins
We start with Paige and Nikki Bella. Paige tackles Nikki quick. Nikki sends Paige to the corner and tags in Brie Bella. Brie comes off the top rope with a big missile dropkick. Brie pulls back on the neck of Paige. We see a shot of AJ Lee down who was knocked off the ring apron by Nikki earlier in the match. Brie with a big knee to AJ just recovering and then a big knee to Paige. Tag to Nikki as The Bella's hit a double suplex on Paige. Nikki dropkicks AJ off the ring apron as Paige gets a close roll up. Nikki with a spinebuster on Paige. Nikki with her Rack Attack on Paige for a two count. Paige with a superkick to Nikki when Nikki accidentally caught Brie in the corner. Paige flips off the ring apron and takes out both of The Bella's at ringside. The referee starts the count. He gets to 7 when Nikki rolls in. Hot tag to AJ. AJ with elbows to Nikki. AJ follows with a clothesline and tackle. AJ with a kick to the face and then a cross body catching Nikki. Paige is in to drop Nikki. Brie jumps in and goes after Paige. AJ with a DDT countering off the shoulders of Nikki. Black Widow on Nikki that gets broken up. Brie grabs the leg of AJ and Nikki drops AJ. AJ kicks out. Paige kicks Brie away and sends her into the steel ring steps. AJ with the Black Widow on Nikki. Nikki taps.
Winners: Paige & AJ Lee
A video package runs hyping Rusev vs. John Cena.
WWE United States Championship
Rusev (c) w/ Lana vs. John Cena
Rusev's entrance featured Russian soldiers, Lana walking down the ramp with soldiers holding the WWE United States Championship and Rusev arriving in a tank. Cena had an American history themed entrance to counter Rusev.
Cena with a huge clothesline on Rusev early. Rusev responds with a big spinning heel kick. Rusev with a big side hip toss on Cena and splash in the corner. Rusev grabs his Russian flag and Cena kicks him in the face. Cena with his two shoulder blocks and twisting powerbomb setup on Rusev. Five Knuckle Shuffle on Rusev. Rusev misses a big kick, Cena with a drop toe hold and Rusev fights off an STF attempt. Rusev plants Cena with a spinning side slam for a two count. Cena with a leg drop to the back of Rusev's neck off the top turnbuckle. Rusev catches Cena with a big kick to the face. Cena with a tornado DDT on Rusev. Rusev and Cena exchange right hands. Rusev with a big jumping knee to the head of Cena. Cena drops Rusev down and locks in the STF. Lana throws one of her shoes at Cena. Rusev reaches the ropes and Cena is forced to break the hold. Rusev with a fallaway slam on Cena. Rusev goes up to the top turnbuckle and connects with a flying headbutt! Rusev stomps on the lower back of Cena and applies the Accolade. Cena springboards off the second rope and hits Rusev with a Stunner! Rusev with a huge kick to the chest of Cena. Rusev picks up Cena and drops him down face first. Rusev stomps the lower back of Cena again and locks on the Accolade. Cena tries to fight out, Rusev hangs on and pulls back even more with the Accolade. Cena starts standing up and drops Rusev in the corner. Cena with a drop toe hold and gets the STF locked on. Cena breaks it up and Rusev accidentally knocks Lana off the ring apron when she jumped up. Cena with an AA on Rusev for the win.
Winner and new WWE United States Champion: John Cena
After the match, WWE officials help Lana to the back as Rusev storms off. We then see a shot of John Cena celebrating in the ring with the WWE United States Championship.
We see footage earlier tonight of the WWE Tag Team Championship Fatal Four Way with Cesaro and Tyson Kidd retaining. Footage is also shown of the second annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal with Big Show getting the win.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are in the ring and announce a new attendance record at Levi's Stadium with 76,976 fans in attendance tonight. Stephanie talks about how they should take the credit for the success of WrestleMania. The crowd boo's this. Triple H says they must not have liked that very much huh - just like how they didn't like how he beat Sting tonight and how it feels like he defeated anyone in attendance or watching tonight.
The Rock's music hits to interrupt. Big reaction inside Levi's Stadium. "You see, you don't own them...and you damn sure don't own The Rock." The Rock says he is an east bay boy and talks about being born in the east bay. He tells Triple H he can dress up like Terminator again or they can create a WrestleMania moment right here, right now. Triple H gets in The Rock's face. Triple H says they had a hell of a ride and he remembers "kissing his ass for most of it." Triple H adds he has nothing left to prove to The Rock. The Rock said he may have left his heart in San Francisco, but it appears Triple H left his balls in Stamford. Stephanie says without the McMahon's, The Rock wouldn't exist. The Rock said she jokes about The Johnson's and The McMahon's, but said she wouldn't be in power without Vince's Johnson. Stephanie slaps The Rock and asks what he will do about it. Stephanie said this is her house, her stadium and her people. Stephanie tells him to leave. The Rock exits the ring and starts circling around it. The Rock stands near Ronda Rousey at ringside who hops the guard railing. She fists bumps with The Rock and gets in the ring with him.
Stephanie tells Ronda that this isn't the Octagon, this is the Squared Circle. Ronda is staring down Stephanie when The Rock tries to warn Stephanie. The Rock with some shots on Triple H in the corner. Ronda with a judo throw on Triple H! Ronda grabs Stephanie by the arm and Stephanie starts screaming. Ronda throws Stephanie down and rolls out. The Rock tells Stephanie and Triple H that they just got owned.
The Undertaker vs. Bray Wyatt
Bray Wyatt's entrance featured people dressed up as scarecrows.
The Undertaker with a big boot to Bray Wyatt dropping him immediately. Taker with shots to Wyatt in the corner. Taker with shoulder shots to Wyatt. Taker with Old School on Wyatt. A loud "YOU STILL GOT IT" chant starts up. Wyatt responds with a big clothesline that drops Taker. Taker drapes Wyatt over the ring apron and drops a leg over his throat. Wyatt falls to the outside. Back in the ring, Wyatt counters Taker and starts working in shots in the corner. Wyatt with a big uppercut and more rights. Wyatt with knees to Taker. Wyatt with a quick splash in the corner and keeps Taker grounded with a head lock. Wyatt breaks the lock and throws big elbows to the back of Taker's head. Wyatt pulls Taker out to the steel ring post and splashes against Taker's head. Wyatt with a big kick to the face. Taker reaches up and locks Wyatt in Hell's Gate. Wyatt with rights to break it up. Taker pulls himself back up and Wyatt quickly plants him. Wyatt with a big body splash over Taker. Wyatt grabs Taker looking to hit Sister Abaigail. Taker counters with a chokeslam. Taker signals for the Tombstone. Taker has Wyatt up and connects with the Tombstone Piledriver! Taker covers Wyatt and Wyatt kicks out! Taker is back up signaling for another Tombstone. Wyatt counters and connects with Sister Abaigail. Taker kicks out! Both men are down and the referee starts the count. Wyatt crawls backwards. Taker sits up and stares him down. Wyatt and Taker exchange rights. Taker counters another Sister Abaigail attempt. Taker with another Tombstone Piledriver. Taker crosses the arms of Wyatt and gets the pinfall.
Winner: The Undertaker
After the match, The Undertaker takes a knee as pyro goes off.
Chris Jericho brings his podcast to the WWE Network live on 4/6 following RAW with special guest John Cena.
A promo for Extreme Rules on 4/26 airs.
A video package runs hyping Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns tonight.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Brock Lesnar (c) w/ Paul Heyman vs. Roman Reigns
WWE setup huge fireworks for both entrances.
Paul Heyman grabs the microphone and does the introduction for Brock Lesnar.
The bell rings and Roman Reigns goes after Brock Lesnar right away. Lesnar grabs Reigns in a bear hug and then quickly tosses Reigns with a release german suplex. Reigns with an F5 immediately to Reigns! Lesnar is busted open under his left eye. Lesnar with big knees and a release northern lights suplex. Reigns fights back with rights, attempts a clothesline, Lesnar stays up, another, Lesnar remains up, Lesnar ducks and connects with another huge release german suplex! We see a shot of Reigns smiling in the corner. Lesnar with another release german suplex on Reigns yelling, "Suplex City bitch!" Reigns with elbows. Lesnar cuts it off with a knee to the gut and another german suplex. Lesnar with more big knees to the gut of Reigns. Lesnar with another release german on Reigns. Lesnar drops Reigns over the top rope and then connects with more high knees. Lesnar knocks Reigns off the ring apron and Reigns hits the ring barricade with force. Reigns with knees including one that nails Lesnar clean in the face. Lesnar fires back with a huge clothesline that drops Reigns out of the ring to the outside. Lesnar is now busted open on his lip. Lesnar with a big snap suplex on Reigns that sends Reigns flying out of the ring. Lesnar with an overhead release belly-to-belly suplex on Reigns over the top rope from the ring apron. Lesnar with another F5. Lesnar hooks the leg and Reigns kicks out! Lesnar removes his gloves and slaps Reigns across the face. Reigns is laughing. Lesnar with another release german. Lesnar picks up Reigns and does this again. Lesnar connects with a third F5. Lesnar hooks the leg and Reigns once again kicks out. Lesnar can't believe it. On the outside, Reigns sends Lesnar face first into the steel ring post. Lesnar is busted open. The referee starts the count as Reigns rolls in. Lensar barely rolls in at 9. Superman Punch on Lesnar. Reigns with a second Superman Punch! Reigns misses a third punch attempt. Reigns with headbutts to Lesnar. Reigns lands with a third Superman Punch. Reigns connects with a spear. Lesnar is already getting back up on his feet. Lesnar eats another spear from Reigns. Reigns hooks the leg and Lesnar kicks out! Lesnar counters Reigns and connects with an F5.
Seth Rollins runs out. He is cashing in his briefcase. Lilian Garcia announces that this will now be a triple threat match. Rollins kicks Reigns out of the ring. Rollins with a Curb Stomp on Lesnar. Rollins attempts a second Curb Stomp. Lesnar has Rollins up. Reigns with a spear on Lesnar. Rollins with a Curb Stomp on Reigns. Rollins gets the cover!
Winner and new WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Seth Rollins
After the match, Seth Rollins runs up the ramp and holds up the WWE World Heavyweight Championship as a huge display of fireworks goes off.
* Lana is back and will be in Rusev's corner for his United States Title match tonight against John Cena.
* Backstage skit took place with J&J Security and the Stooges (Pat Patterson & Gerald Brisco) over coffee.
Fatal 4-Way Match for the WWE Tag Team Championships: "The Swiss Superman" Cesaro & Tyson Kidd w/"The Queen of Harts" Natalya vs. The Usos (Jey & Jimmy) w/Naomi vs. Los Matadores (Fernando & Diego) w/El Torito vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Big E.) w/Xavier Woods
All 4 teams rocking new entrance attire. Tag rules apply. Cesaro & Kofi start. Uppercut early by Cesaro. Cesaro misses 2 clotheslines, dropkick by Kofi. Diego in, Cesaro sends Jey Uso off the apron and into the barricade, re-injuring his previously injured shoulder. Back in the ring, monkey flip by Kofi to Diego for 2. Medical attendants tend to Jey Uso on the outside as Diego with a slingshot senton bomb to Kofi. Cesaro in, chinlock to Kofi. Trainer takes Jey to the back as it looks like he cannot continue. Kidd in, Cesaro Swing/Basement Dropkick to Kofi, Matadores break up the pin. Chinlock by Kidd. Kofi slips out of a back suplex, but Kidd with a back kick. Jimmy in, savate kick, throat thrust, alley-oop Samoan Drop to Kidd. Superkick to Cesaro, Superkick to Big E, Superkick to Fernando. Jimmy leads an "USO" chant, Samoan Bulldozer Butt Smashes to Kidd, Cesaro, Fernando and Big E! Kofi avoids a Jimmy superkick, plancha wipes out Diego! Another superkick by Jimmy to Cesaro for a close 2. Jimmy runs into Kidd, Cesaro tags in, Jimmy knocks Kidd off the apron. Jimmy with a head of steam, but Cesaro catches him with an uppercut. Big E in, big splash to Cesaro. Big E aley-oops Kofi onto Cesaro for a close 2. Fernando in, Kofi meets him up top. Cesaro grabs Big E from the apron, DEADLIFT SUPERPLEX!! Jimmy with a big splash to Cesaro. Matadores hit Kofi with a double team, Kidd breaks up the pin. Kidd uses Natalya as a shield on the outside, PK to one of the Matadores. Kofi catches Torito off a dive, but he ranas Kofi into the barricade! Sharpshooter by Natalya to Torito! Naomi & Jimmy with a head of steam in the ring, EVERYONE WIPED OUT WITH DIVES!!! Rear View by Naomi to Natalya on the outside. In the ring, New Day with the Midnight Hour to Diego, Cesaro breaks up the pin. Diego rolls up Big E, but the ref waves off the pin as Big E isn't legal. Belly-to-Belly by Big E to Diego. Big E lifts up Kidd & Diego, superkick by Jimmy. Superkick by Kidd to Jimmy. 3D-Style Uppercut by Cesaro & Kidd to Diego. Double Knees by Kofi to Cesaro. Cesaro catapults Fernando into Kofi on the turnbuckles. Cesaro sent outside, Matadores head up top with Kofi. Cesaro & Big E have the Matadores in Electric Chairs, DOUBLE TOWER OF DOOM SUPERPLEXES!!!! Jimmy heads up top, USO SPLASH TO BIG E!!
Cesaro throws Jimmy outside, covers Big E to retain the titles.
Winners and still WWE Tag Team Champions: Cesaro & Tyson Kidd by pinfall
Kidd & Cesaro celebrate their title retention afterwards.
20-Man Second Annual Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal: "The A-Lister" The Miz vs. #AxelMania Curtis Axel vs. "The Big Guy" Ryback vs. Fandango w/Rosa Mendes vs. Adam Rose vs. "Long Island Iced Z" Zack Ryder vs. "The All-American American" Jack Swagger vs. "The Big Deal" Titus O'Neil vs. "Mr. No Days Off" Darren Young vs. "The World Largest's Athlete" The Big Show vs. "The Big Red Machine" Kane vs. "Big Red" Erick Rowan vs. Damien Mizdow vs. Sin Cara vs. Goldust vs. Heath Slater vs. "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry vs. Konnor vs. Viktor vs. NXT's Hideo Itami vs. Cesaro vs. Tyson Kidd vs. Jimmy Uso vs. Diego vs. Fernando vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Big E vs. Xavier Woods vs. Alex Riley vs. Bo Dallas
Everyone already in the ring, no entrances. Axel rips off his Axelmania t-shirt, EVERYONE ELIMINATES AXEL!!! Adam Rose & Fandango eliminate each other. Big Show with huge overhand chops to Itami. Riley tries to reason with Mizdow about Miz, but Mizdow goes after Riley. Mizdow eliminates Riley. Bo Dallas eliminates Zack Ryder. Itami eliminates Dallas. Itami works over a few guys, then goes after Show. KO punch by Show eliminates Itami. Los Matadores eliminated by Kane. Sin Cara eliminated by Cesaro. Kidd eliminated by Henry. Ascension eliminates Mark Henry. Ryback eliminates Darren Young and Heath Slater. Rowan & Goldust eliminated. Double chokeslam by Kane to Mizdow & Miz. Kane eliminated by Cesaro. Cesaro teases eliminating Show, but Show eliminates him. Ryback eliminated by Big Show. Down to Miz, Mizdow & Show. Miz barks orders at Mizdow. Crowd chants for Mizdow. Miz walks up to Show, but Mizdow doesn't and shakes his head "no" at Miz. Miz talks down to Mizdow, but Mizdow still refuses to help him. Miz throws a fit at Mizdow, Mizdow eliminates Miz! Referees have to hold Miz back, getting him to the back. Down to Mizdow & Show. Show smiles at Mizdow, tells him to bring it. Mizdow obliges, Show throws him over, Mizdow skins the cat. Mizdow with more shots, Show runs him over. Show charges, Mizdow pulls down the top rope. Show is tettering, goes onto the apron. Mizdow tries to get him outside, but Show knocks him back. Show goozles Mizdow, gets back in. Show goes for a chokeslam, but Mizdow with a front gulliotine. Show puts Mizdow on the apron, but Mizdow still has the front facelock. Show then lifts up Mizdow and eliminates him to win the battle royal.
Winner of the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal: The Big Show
We go live to Levi's Stadium where Aloe Blacc sings "America the Beautiful."
A video package runs featuring LL Cool J hyping the history of WrestleMania.
WWE Intercontinental Championship - Ladder Match
Bad News Barrett (c) vs. R-Truth vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Luke Harper vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Stardust vs. Daniel Bryan
Luke Harper and Daniel Bryan get tossed out early. Ambrose with a suicide dive to Harper. Stardust with a big dive backwards. Harper tosses Ziggler out and Ziggler nearly lands on the top of his head. Harper with a big suicide dive. Ambrose climbs up a tall ladder at ringside and takes everyone out with a flying elbow. R-Truth starts setting up a smaller ladder inside the ring. Barrett cuts him off. Ambrose with a top rope dropkick taking out Barrett who was holding the ladder. Bryan with a dropkick to Stardust in the corner. Bryan eats a shot from the ladder when Harper tosses it at him. Bryan gets Harper down in a tree of woe in the ladder and gets in some big chest kicks. Ziggler with a big superkick on Bryan. Ziggler has his hands on the title when Stardust dropkicks the ladder over. Stardust goes under the ring and pulls out a bedazzled ladder laughing. Barrett gets tossed down with the ladder over him and Ambrose drops a small ladder over it. Ambrose and Harper exchange shots back inside the ring. Truth gets a tall ladder setup in the ring. Stardust climbs up it and Barrett cuts him off. Barrett with a HUGE superplex on Stardust off the tall ladder! Bryan and Ziggler are exchanging shots at the top of the ladder when Ambrose pushes it over to knock them off. Harper with a HUGE powerbomb on Ambrose through a ladder! Harper climbs up the tall ladder and Ziggler jumps on his back applying a sleeper. Ziggler with a Zig Zag on Harper off the ladder! Doctors are attending to Ambrose at ringside after taking that big powerbomb. Ziggler has his hands on the title. Barrett pulls Ziggler down and hits a big Bull Hammer. Bull Hammer to Stardust. Truth is up and Barrett nails him with a Bull Hammer knocking him off the ladder. Bryan is up and nearly gets it. Barrett pushes that ladder over to clear things up in the ring. Bryan with a running knee to Barrett! Bryan is climbing back up the ladder when Ziggler cuts him off. They exchange headbutts at the top of the ladder. More headbutts! Bryan gets the best of Ziggler knocking him off the top of the ladder. Bryan has the title.
Winner and new WWE Intercontinental Champion: Daniel Bryan
A video package runs hyping Orton vs. Rollins tonight.
Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins w/ J & J Security
Orton with a big dropkick on Rollins early and goes for a quick RKO that Rollins quickly avoids bailing out of the ring. Rollins with kicks to Orton in the corner. Orton fires back with some uppercuts. Rollins with a powerbomb to Orton in the corner and Orton quickly follows it up with a clothesline. Orton with a double DDT on J & J Security from the ring apron. Rollins follows with a big suicide dive taking out Orton. Rollins with a quick snap suplex into a headlock to keep Orton grounded. Rollins drives Orton face first into the turnbuckle. Rollins with a big jumping splash to Orton in the corner as well. Orton with clotheslines. Orton counters a Curb Stomp into a snap powerslam. Orton with a modified t-bone suplex. Rollins counters a DDT through the ropes with a kick to the head. Rollins with a big moonsault catching Orton at ringside. Both brawl to the top turnbuckle. Orton back drops Rollins back inside the ring. Orton with a cross body that Rollins rolls through. Orton with his DDT through the ropes on Rollins. RKO counter by Rollins with a superkick. Orton with a second attempt and connects with an RKO. Rollins kicks out! RKO on Noble and Mercury who both jump in the ring. Rollins is able to pull off a Curb Stomp. Orton kicks out. Orton avoids Rollins' twisting splash from the top rope with Rollins landing on his feet. Rollins sets up Orton for another Curb Stomp and Orton pops up with an RKO out of no where! Orton hooks the leg of Rollins to get the pinfall.
Winner: Randy Orton
UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey is shown at ringside.
A video package runs hyping Sting vs. Triple H.
Sting vs. Triple H
Sting had a Japanese themed entrance with live instruments. Triple H's entrance was all based around the new Terminator film coming out this year.
The bell rings and here we go. Sting strikes first with a quick shoulder block. Triple H with a quick headlock takedown and a shoulder block of his own to drop Sting. Sting with a hip toss and dropkick that drops Triple H back. Triple H comes back with some big rights. Sting eats a knee to the face and stays up trying to lock Triple H in the Scorpion Deathlock. Triple H quickly bails to the outside. Back in the ring, Sting launches Triple H to the corner and Triple H falls out fast. Back in the ring, Triple H connects with a big vertical suplex. Sting is starting to slow down as Triple H plays around with him with a few shots and a headlock. Triple H with a big spinebuster. Sting has Triple H down and locks in the Scorpion Deathlock!
DX's music hits. Billy Gunn, Road Dogg and X-Pac hit the ring. Sting fights them all off. Triple H with a kick, attempts a Pedigree, Sting counters and tosses Triple H over the top rope. Sting goes up to the top turnbuckle, jumps off and takes out DX! Michael Cole quickly reminds us that this match is under No DQ rules. Sting tosses Triple H back inside the ring. Sting with another shot on Billy Gunn. Sting turns around and eats a Pedigree. Sting kicks out! Triple H leaves the ring and grabs a sledgehammer.
The nWo music hits! Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall walk out. Hogan, Hall and Nash go after DX taking them out. Triple H can't believe it. Sting grabs Triple H and drops him with the Scorpion Deathdrop! Triple H kicks out. Sting applies the Scorpion Deathlock again. Triple H is reaching out and trying to grab his sledgehammer. Hogan takes it away and throws it down at ringside. X-Pac pushes Hogan over. Nash clotheslines X-Pac. Gunn takes out Nash. Road Dogg and Scott Hall brawl at ringside. Triple H is still in the Scorpion Deathlock. Triple H gets to the bottom rope to break it up.
Shawn Michaels is now in the ring and drops Sting with Sweet Chin Music! Triple H covers Sting and Sting gets a shoulder up after two. The crowd starts a "THIS IS AWESOME" chant. DX hands Triple H the sledgehammer at ringside. Scott Hall hands Sting his bat. Triple H and Sting have a stare down holding their respective weapons. Sting with a bat shot to the gut of Triple H. Sting cracks the bat over the sledgehammer cracking it in half. Sting with big shots to Triple H in the corner. Stinger Splash! Sting backs up and goes for another, but Triple H catches Sting on the head with the top of the sledgehammer. Triple H covers Sting and gets the pinfall. The crowd in attendance seems surprised.
Winner: Triple H
After the match, DX helps up Triple H and the nWo helps up Sting. Triple H walks forward and extends his hand to Sting. Sting shakes his hand.
Backstage, Maria Menounos is with the new WWE Intercontinental Champion Daniel Bryan. Pat Patterson walks up congratulating Bryan. Roddy Piper walks up and does the same. Ricky Steamboat is next to congratulate Bryan. Ric Flair walks up and lets out a WOOOOO. Bret Hart is in the house and shakes Bryan's hand. Ron Simmons walks up with a DAMN.
Skylar Grey, Kid Ink and Travis Barker perform the WrestleMania theme live.
Paige & AJ Lee vs. The Bella Twins
We start with Paige and Nikki Bella. Paige tackles Nikki quick. Nikki sends Paige to the corner and tags in Brie Bella. Brie comes off the top rope with a big missile dropkick. Brie pulls back on the neck of Paige. We see a shot of AJ Lee down who was knocked off the ring apron by Nikki earlier in the match. Brie with a big knee to AJ just recovering and then a big knee to Paige. Tag to Nikki as The Bella's hit a double suplex on Paige. Nikki dropkicks AJ off the ring apron as Paige gets a close roll up. Nikki with a spinebuster on Paige. Nikki with her Rack Attack on Paige for a two count. Paige with a superkick to Nikki when Nikki accidentally caught Brie in the corner. Paige flips off the ring apron and takes out both of The Bella's at ringside. The referee starts the count. He gets to 7 when Nikki rolls in. Hot tag to AJ. AJ with elbows to Nikki. AJ follows with a clothesline and tackle. AJ with a kick to the face and then a cross body catching Nikki. Paige is in to drop Nikki. Brie jumps in and goes after Paige. AJ with a DDT countering off the shoulders of Nikki. Black Widow on Nikki that gets broken up. Brie grabs the leg of AJ and Nikki drops AJ. AJ kicks out. Paige kicks Brie away and sends her into the steel ring steps. AJ with the Black Widow on Nikki. Nikki taps.
Winners: Paige & AJ Lee
A video package runs hyping Rusev vs. John Cena.
WWE United States Championship
Rusev (c) w/ Lana vs. John Cena
Rusev's entrance featured Russian soldiers, Lana walking down the ramp with soldiers holding the WWE United States Championship and Rusev arriving in a tank. Cena had an American history themed entrance to counter Rusev.
Cena with a huge clothesline on Rusev early. Rusev responds with a big spinning heel kick. Rusev with a big side hip toss on Cena and splash in the corner. Rusev grabs his Russian flag and Cena kicks him in the face. Cena with his two shoulder blocks and twisting powerbomb setup on Rusev. Five Knuckle Shuffle on Rusev. Rusev misses a big kick, Cena with a drop toe hold and Rusev fights off an STF attempt. Rusev plants Cena with a spinning side slam for a two count. Cena with a leg drop to the back of Rusev's neck off the top turnbuckle. Rusev catches Cena with a big kick to the face. Cena with a tornado DDT on Rusev. Rusev and Cena exchange right hands. Rusev with a big jumping knee to the head of Cena. Cena drops Rusev down and locks in the STF. Lana throws one of her shoes at Cena. Rusev reaches the ropes and Cena is forced to break the hold. Rusev with a fallaway slam on Cena. Rusev goes up to the top turnbuckle and connects with a flying headbutt! Rusev stomps on the lower back of Cena and applies the Accolade. Cena springboards off the second rope and hits Rusev with a Stunner! Rusev with a huge kick to the chest of Cena. Rusev picks up Cena and drops him down face first. Rusev stomps the lower back of Cena again and locks on the Accolade. Cena tries to fight out, Rusev hangs on and pulls back even more with the Accolade. Cena starts standing up and drops Rusev in the corner. Cena with a drop toe hold and gets the STF locked on. Cena breaks it up and Rusev accidentally knocks Lana off the ring apron when she jumped up. Cena with an AA on Rusev for the win.
Winner and new WWE United States Champion: John Cena
After the match, WWE officials help Lana to the back as Rusev storms off. We then see a shot of John Cena celebrating in the ring with the WWE United States Championship.
We see footage earlier tonight of the WWE Tag Team Championship Fatal Four Way with Cesaro and Tyson Kidd retaining. Footage is also shown of the second annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal with Big Show getting the win.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are in the ring and announce a new attendance record at Levi's Stadium with 76,976 fans in attendance tonight. Stephanie talks about how they should take the credit for the success of WrestleMania. The crowd boo's this. Triple H says they must not have liked that very much huh - just like how they didn't like how he beat Sting tonight and how it feels like he defeated anyone in attendance or watching tonight.
The Rock's music hits to interrupt. Big reaction inside Levi's Stadium. "You see, you don't own them...and you damn sure don't own The Rock." The Rock says he is an east bay boy and talks about being born in the east bay. He tells Triple H he can dress up like Terminator again or they can create a WrestleMania moment right here, right now. Triple H gets in The Rock's face. Triple H says they had a hell of a ride and he remembers "kissing his ass for most of it." Triple H adds he has nothing left to prove to The Rock. The Rock said he may have left his heart in San Francisco, but it appears Triple H left his balls in Stamford. Stephanie says without the McMahon's, The Rock wouldn't exist. The Rock said she jokes about The Johnson's and The McMahon's, but said she wouldn't be in power without Vince's Johnson. Stephanie slaps The Rock and asks what he will do about it. Stephanie said this is her house, her stadium and her people. Stephanie tells him to leave. The Rock exits the ring and starts circling around it. The Rock stands near Ronda Rousey at ringside who hops the guard railing. She fists bumps with The Rock and gets in the ring with him.
Stephanie tells Ronda that this isn't the Octagon, this is the Squared Circle. Ronda is staring down Stephanie when The Rock tries to warn Stephanie. The Rock with some shots on Triple H in the corner. Ronda with a judo throw on Triple H! Ronda grabs Stephanie by the arm and Stephanie starts screaming. Ronda throws Stephanie down and rolls out. The Rock tells Stephanie and Triple H that they just got owned.
The Undertaker vs. Bray Wyatt
Bray Wyatt's entrance featured people dressed up as scarecrows.
The Undertaker with a big boot to Bray Wyatt dropping him immediately. Taker with shots to Wyatt in the corner. Taker with shoulder shots to Wyatt. Taker with Old School on Wyatt. A loud "YOU STILL GOT IT" chant starts up. Wyatt responds with a big clothesline that drops Taker. Taker drapes Wyatt over the ring apron and drops a leg over his throat. Wyatt falls to the outside. Back in the ring, Wyatt counters Taker and starts working in shots in the corner. Wyatt with a big uppercut and more rights. Wyatt with knees to Taker. Wyatt with a quick splash in the corner and keeps Taker grounded with a head lock. Wyatt breaks the lock and throws big elbows to the back of Taker's head. Wyatt pulls Taker out to the steel ring post and splashes against Taker's head. Wyatt with a big kick to the face. Taker reaches up and locks Wyatt in Hell's Gate. Wyatt with rights to break it up. Taker pulls himself back up and Wyatt quickly plants him. Wyatt with a big body splash over Taker. Wyatt grabs Taker looking to hit Sister Abaigail. Taker counters with a chokeslam. Taker signals for the Tombstone. Taker has Wyatt up and connects with the Tombstone Piledriver! Taker covers Wyatt and Wyatt kicks out! Taker is back up signaling for another Tombstone. Wyatt counters and connects with Sister Abaigail. Taker kicks out! Both men are down and the referee starts the count. Wyatt crawls backwards. Taker sits up and stares him down. Wyatt and Taker exchange rights. Taker counters another Sister Abaigail attempt. Taker with another Tombstone Piledriver. Taker crosses the arms of Wyatt and gets the pinfall.
Winner: The Undertaker
After the match, The Undertaker takes a knee as pyro goes off.
Chris Jericho brings his podcast to the WWE Network live on 4/6 following RAW with special guest John Cena.
A promo for Extreme Rules on 4/26 airs.
A video package runs hyping Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns tonight.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Brock Lesnar (c) w/ Paul Heyman vs. Roman Reigns
WWE setup huge fireworks for both entrances.
Paul Heyman grabs the microphone and does the introduction for Brock Lesnar.
The bell rings and Roman Reigns goes after Brock Lesnar right away. Lesnar grabs Reigns in a bear hug and then quickly tosses Reigns with a release german suplex. Reigns with an F5 immediately to Reigns! Lesnar is busted open under his left eye. Lesnar with big knees and a release northern lights suplex. Reigns fights back with rights, attempts a clothesline, Lesnar stays up, another, Lesnar remains up, Lesnar ducks and connects with another huge release german suplex! We see a shot of Reigns smiling in the corner. Lesnar with another release german suplex on Reigns yelling, "Suplex City bitch!" Reigns with elbows. Lesnar cuts it off with a knee to the gut and another german suplex. Lesnar with more big knees to the gut of Reigns. Lesnar with another release german on Reigns. Lesnar drops Reigns over the top rope and then connects with more high knees. Lesnar knocks Reigns off the ring apron and Reigns hits the ring barricade with force. Reigns with knees including one that nails Lesnar clean in the face. Lesnar fires back with a huge clothesline that drops Reigns out of the ring to the outside. Lesnar is now busted open on his lip. Lesnar with a big snap suplex on Reigns that sends Reigns flying out of the ring. Lesnar with an overhead release belly-to-belly suplex on Reigns over the top rope from the ring apron. Lesnar with another F5. Lesnar hooks the leg and Reigns kicks out! Lesnar removes his gloves and slaps Reigns across the face. Reigns is laughing. Lesnar with another release german. Lesnar picks up Reigns and does this again. Lesnar connects with a third F5. Lesnar hooks the leg and Reigns once again kicks out. Lesnar can't believe it. On the outside, Reigns sends Lesnar face first into the steel ring post. Lesnar is busted open. The referee starts the count as Reigns rolls in. Lensar barely rolls in at 9. Superman Punch on Lesnar. Reigns with a second Superman Punch! Reigns misses a third punch attempt. Reigns with headbutts to Lesnar. Reigns lands with a third Superman Punch. Reigns connects with a spear. Lesnar is already getting back up on his feet. Lesnar eats another spear from Reigns. Reigns hooks the leg and Lesnar kicks out! Lesnar counters Reigns and connects with an F5.
Seth Rollins runs out. He is cashing in his briefcase. Lilian Garcia announces that this will now be a triple threat match. Rollins kicks Reigns out of the ring. Rollins with a Curb Stomp on Lesnar. Rollins attempts a second Curb Stomp. Lesnar has Rollins up. Reigns with a spear on Lesnar. Rollins with a Curb Stomp on Reigns. Rollins gets the cover!
Winner and new WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Seth Rollins
After the match, Seth Rollins runs up the ramp and holds up the WWE World Heavyweight Championship as a huge display of fireworks goes off.
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