RAW General Manager Mick Foley heads to the ring and grabs a mic. Loud “FOLEY” chant from the crowd in Brooklyn tonight. Foley has a card and appears to be reading a statement. He stands before everyone a humble man and talks about being GM for the last nine months. Foley wants to “personally thank” Triple H and Stephanie McMahon for “giving me the opportunity of a lifetime.” He apologizes for putting Mr. Socko in the mouth of Triple H and the last thing he wants is his personal problems with Stephanie to distract from WrestleMania in two weeks. Foley wants friends talking about WrestleMania. He says for the good of WWE, for the good of WrestleMania and for the sake of his own personal sanity, “effective immediately, I am taking a leave of absence.” Foley rips up the index cards and after 30 years, he has handed index cards by Triple H just moments before he walks out here and his mic starts to get cut off. He tries talking and the mic continues to get cut off.Here comes Stephanie McMahon. Stephanie grabs a mic and asks Foley what is wrong, is his mic not working? She brings up Foley “physically attacking” her husband Triple H last week and how she gave Foley an opportunity to give a farewell address in his home state of New York. Stephanie says he was given index cards because he “screws up everything” and it’s always about him. She says it is always about Foley wanting to be liked. The crowd in Brooklyn starts a loud “FOLEY” chant. Stephanie says Foley can’t even make the tough decisions and she will have to do it for him. She’s wanted to say something for a very long time. “Mick Foley I’ve got two words for ya…YOU’RE…FIRED.”
Sami Zayn vs. Samoa Joe
Winner: Samoa Joe
Charlotte vs. Dana Brooke
Winner: Charlotte
Highlight Reel: The “Real” Kevin Owens
Chris Jericho heads to the ring. A loud “Y2J” chant breaks out in Brooklyn. Jericho said his guest tonight is the “real” Kevin Owens. He talks about Owens betraying him and that he doesn’t need him as a best friend because “I got a lot of friends.” Jericho encourages the “fans of Jericho” to “cheer me on maaaaaaaaaaaan.”He then shows a photo of Kevin Owens at 16 years old wearing a Y2J t-shirt. Jericho points out the Y2J posters and that he doesn’t seem like much of a prize fighter to him. “He was marking out maaaaaaaaaaaaan,” adds Jericho. Jericho displays a private direct message from Owens back in 2014 when Jericho was nearby in Montreal asking for advice.Jericho wants to see the real face of Kevin Owens at WrestleMania. He has footage played from Fastlane two weeks ago where Owens was shocked when Jericho’s music hit setting up a spear by Goldberg. Back live, Jericho implies he is a hero and idol for Owens. Jericho says Owens is going to transport to being that 16 year old nerd when he watches him walk to the ring in front of 70,000 fans at WrestleMania. Another “Y2J” chant starts up. He says if Owens felt hurt about losing the Universal Championship then it will be even worse at WrestleMania. The fans start a “STUPID IDIOT” chant. Jericho asks Owens if he knows what happens when you stab Jericho in the back. Jericho raises his pen and looks up on the stage. Samoa Joe is walking out. Owens hits the ring and attacks Jericho from behind. We see Joe walking to the back as Owens throws big knees to Jericho and stomps. Owens throws Jericho into the ropes and connects with a Pop Up Powerbomb. Owens picks up The List as the crowd starts up a “STUPID IDIOT” chant. Owens removes the list and starts ripping them up. Owens even puts some of the paper in his mouth and spits it out over Jericho. Owens does the Y2J pose.
Cruiserweight Division Match
TJ Perkins vs. The Brian Kendrick
Winner: The Brian Kendrick
If Nia Jax wins, she enters WrestleMania title match
No DQ Rules
Nia Jax vs. Bayley
Winner: Nia Jax
Triple H addresses Seth Rollins
Michael Cole introduces Triple H, noting it is partially his fault that Seth Rollins may not be able to make it to WrestleMania to compete.Triple H walks out smiling on the ramp. He gets on the mic and talks about being in the best shape of his life. Triple H said he overheard Cole blame him for the situation Seth Rollins is in. The Brooklyn crowd starts up another “CM PUNK” chant and Triple H talks over it. He talks about Rollins deciding to ignore his advice and listen to the crowd instead. Triple H brings up how Mick Foley did the same thing. “All you gotta do is look at Mick Foley. The hermit crab walk thing he does. That is all your fault. You did that to Foley,” says Triple H. Triple H brings up Rollins walking out last week and dropping his crutch, blowing the roof off the arena. He talks about how Rollins had success for about 30 seconds until he got beat up.Cole shows the footage of Rollins attacking Triple H last week and Triple H getting the upper hand eventually, beating down Rollins with his own crutch. Back live, Triple H looks at the crowd. “That’s on you.” He takes a seat next to Cole. Cole talks about Rollins being his protege in the past. Triple H talks about taking Rollins under his wing early in his career. “You are looking at the guy who gave him the blueprint on how to make it in this business.” He said Rollins is like every other millennial – who whine, cry and never take responsibility for anything. Triple H says Rollins isn’t going to make WrestleMania for the second year in a row and he is now officially done with Seth Rollins. He hands Cole some comped tickets to give to Rollins so he can attend live in Orlando this year. “Tell him I said thanks for coming.” Triple H goes to leave when he asks for the tickets back. He asks what if he could make it possible for them to fight at WrestleMania. Cole said that doesn’t appear to be possible. Triple H suggests a non-sanctioned match and a contract for Rollins to sign next week. He says the contract would prevent Rollins from suing anyone for what he does to him. Triple H asks the fans if that is what they want. He asks Rollins if he is a coward.
2 on 4 Handicap Match
Sheamus & Cesaro must win to keep WrestleMania spot
Big Cass, Enzo Amore, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson vs. Sheamus and Cesaro
Winners: Sheamus and Cesaro
Cruiserweight Division Match
Austin Aries vs. Tony Nese
Winner: Austin Aries
Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman
Strowman lifts him up and Reigns catches Strowman with a Superman on the way down. Reigns signals for a spear when the gong hits and the lights go out. When they return, The Undertaker is standing in the ring.Undertaker glances at Strowman who is down in the corner. Strowman goes at Undertaker. Undertaker grabs Strowman and gives him a chokeslam. Undertaker turns around and eats a spear from Reigns. Reigns leaves the ring and heads up the ramp. Undertaker sits back up and gets on his feet. Reigns turns around and stares him down. Undertaker signals the end is near. Reigns and Undertaker have a stare down to close the show.
Winner: No Contest
Quick Match Results:
* Samoa Joe def. Sami Zayn
* Charlotte def. Dana Brooke
* The Brian Kendrick def. TJ Perkins
* Nia Jax def. Bayley to earn a spot in the Women’s Title match at WrestleMania
* Sheamus and Cesaro def. Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, Big Cass and Enzo Amore
* Austin Aries def. Tony Nese
* Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman ended in a No Contest
The Undertaker’s video interrupts the opener. We see flashes of a cemetery and hear his music before the screen goes black.
Bayley addresses her match at WrestleMania
The WWE RAW Women’s Champion, Bayley, makes her way to the ring. Her match at WrestleMania against Sasha Banks, Nia Jax, and Charlotte Flair is now a Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match. Bayley says she’s feeling Philadelphia tonight. They give her a nice hand. Charlotte Flair’s music interrupts her. Flair asks if she really dreamed of going to WrestleMania as the paper champion. She needs to get her mind and dreams out of the clouds because The Boss has made her her pawn.Sasha Banks comes out and says she’s tired of Flair’s complaints. She’s out of her mind to compare their past relationship with her friendship with Bayley. Flair says she can see through the lies. Banks says Flair is trying to stir it up between them, but they’re big girls. Friendship is friendship, and business is business. She beat Bayley to get into the match and will take care of business at WrestleMania. Nia Jax comes out smiling. She’s tired of hearing about these three. Jax says she’ll eliminate all three of them. Flair says the only reason she’s in the match is because Banks didn’t have to pretend to care about Bayley anymore. Banks attacks her. Jax takes down Bayley, but Bayley fights back. They’ll be in action, next.
Bayley and Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax
Winners by Pinfall: Bayley and Sasha Banks
Jax attacks Bayley and Banks from behind. She drops a leg on Banks and gives Bayley a Samoan Drop. Jax then avalanches Flair down. Jax picks up the WWE RAW Women’s Championship and holds it up while looking at the WrestleMania sign.
Cruiserweight Match
Austin Aries vs. Noam Dar w/ Alicia Fox
Winner by Submission: Austin Aries
Triple H & Seth Rollins sign a Hold Harmless Agreement
Seth Rollins’ music hits, and he makes his way to the ring limping on a crutch to a decent reception. Rollins gets in the ring, and the reception picks up. There’s a table in the ring. Rollins calls Triple H out to “get this done.” Triple H’s music, and the WWE COO makes his way to the ring holding the Hold Harmless Agreement for a Non-Sanctioned Match at WrestleMania. Triple H says Rollins didn’t sell his soul – he made a smart business decision. Now he has a moral dilemma because of the crowd. Triple H hates that success is frowned upon in society. It’s jealousy. If Rollins isn’t making enemies, he’s not making money. If everyone doesn’t hate him, he’s not living to his full potential. Triple H says he’d rather eat well than sleep well. He’d rather live the good life.Triple H puts the contract in front of him. Rollins looks at the contract and says that was the same line of bullcrap he bought into three years ago. This isn’t three years ago. When you’re out rehabbing, you gain perspective. Rollins says he learned that he liked himself before he met Triple H. Rollins didn’t mind wrestling for a hot dog and a handshake at the Philadelphia National Guard Armory. When the got together, they accomplished a lot, but at what cost? It’s not about fame, power, or one match at WrestleMania. This is about redemption, not revenge. Rollins gave up everything to stand next to him. For what? At WrestleMania, Triple H better be prepared to tear his leg off and beat him with it because nothing will stop him from tearing him apart. Rollins is going to get back what he wants: who he was before Triple H. Rollins then signs the contract and shoves it into Triple H.
Triple H turns before kicking the table into Rollins’ bad knee. Triple H pushes the table aside and kicks him in the leg. Triple H takes off his jacket and tie slowly before picking up the crutch. Triple H looks at it, but Rollins catches him with a step-up enzuigiri. Rollins goes for a Pedigree, but Triple H clips the knee. Triple H goes for a Pedigree, but Rollins counters with a back body drop over the top rope. Triple H gets back in the ring, but Rollins cracks him on the back with the crutch. Triple H quickly leaves the ring and retreats up the ramp. Rollins holds himself up and looks furious. Rollins can barely stand.
Over-The-Top-Rope Challenge Match
Big Show vs. Jinder Mahal
Jinder Mahal is eliminated.
Bo Dallas is eliminated.
The Shining Stars are eliminated.
Goldust, Curtis Axel, and R-Truth run down and quickly attack Big Show. Mahal, Dallas, and The Shining Stars join the fray. They all attack Big Show and work together to eliminate him from the match. Big Show gets back in the ring, and they all attack. Big Show explodes out and hits Mahal with a Chokeslam. Dallas eats a Knockout Punch and Chokeslams Axel. Big Show Chokeslams The Shining Stars for good measure. The Golden Truth retreat rather than fight.
Big Show is eliminated. Contest over.
Braun Strowman’s music hits, and he comes out looking at the trophy. Strowman stands on the ramp and just stares at Big Show. Strowman says if he wanted to, he’d kick Big Show’s ass right now. That’s what everyone wants to see him do. Strowman does what he wants, so that’s why they’ll have to wait until WrestleMania. Big Show screams for Strowman to come down, but Strowman declines.
Cruiserweight Match
Neville vs. Jack Gallagher
Winner by Submission: Neville
Austin Aries interrupts for a special news report. Neville stated earlier tonight that Aries couldn’t beat him. Aries has The New Day join him to ask. Aries asks them who they think will come out victorious: himself or Neville. Kofi Kingston says a man’s success is demonstrated by how well he moves his hips. Big E wants him to shake his hips. Aries then gyrates while asking who will walk out as the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. They start an “A-Double” chant. The crowd mics were pretty low, though.
Roman Reigns addresses The Undertaker
Roman Reigns makes his entrance. This Sunday, he will face the legendary Undertaker, who is 21-1 at WrestleMania. The crowd boos and buzzes while Reigns stands in the ring looking quite serious. One loud woman is screaming for him. In 2015, he won the Royal Rumble match right here in Philadelphia. That draws loud boos. Then he went on to headline WrestleMania twice, which gets more boos. For the longest time, he thought that was the biggest moment of his career, but it wasn’t. This year, he faces The Undertaker.The Undertaker’s bell tolls, and the crowd pops loudly. The Undertaker’s graveyard is shown. Undertaker says Reigns has made a grave mistake. The ring he’s in belongs to him. This cemetery is Reigns’ yard. Reigns lives by the words “One versus All.” That’s why he carved out a special place in Hell for Reigns. Undertaker is shown next to the freshly dug grave. Undertaker says, “At WrestleMania, the Roman Empire will face, and ‘The Ultimate Thrill Ride’ will be your last ride.” A grave with Reigns’ name is shown. Undertaker advises Reigns to live each day as if it is his last. Soon, it will be. At WrestleMania, Reigns will…The lights go out, and the bell tolls once again. The bell continues to toll, and the crowd gets louder. When the lights come back on, Undertaker is standing behind Reigns. Reigns slowly turns and stares at him. Undertaker holds up a microphone and says, “As I was saying, at WrestleMania, you will Rest… In… Peace!” Undertaker throws up his hands, and it thunders inside the arena. Undertaker slowly brings his hands down, and the lights go out. The bell tolls again.
Enzo and Cass make their entrance to a huge reception. Enzo goes through his usual shtick while the crowd sings along. Enzo says they’re walking out of Orlando with gold around their waists. That’s partially due to the fact that they practice what they preach. Big Cass cuts him off and puts his hat on. Big Cass asks if we’re talking about practice. Enzo says they don’t need to talk about practice. They talk about game time and cross the line. They’ve got a fast pass to The Ultimate Thrill Ride. Cass says Gallows and Anderson’s bald heads are about to get burned because it’s always sunny in Philadelphia. There’s only one word to describe them…
Gallows and Anderson cut them off. Cesaro and Sheamus attack them from behind with a ladder. They then charge the ring and brawl with Enzo and Cass. Cesaro uppercuts Enzo at ringside and double-team Cass. They ram the ladder into him, but Cass soon throws the ladder into Sheamus and big boots Cesaro. Cass holds up the ladder, but Anderson chop blocks him. Gallows kicks him in the head, and they clothesline him with the ladder. Gallows and Anderson then drive the ladder into Cesaro’s ribs. Enzo goes to the top rope, but they smash the ladder in his face. Enzo crashes to the floor! Gallows and Anderson pose in the ring.
No Disqualification Match
Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn
Samoa Joe makes his way to the ring and grabs a steel chair. Chris Jericho’s music hits. Joe waits for Jericho to come down the ramp, but Jericho attacks him from behind and cracks him on the back with the chair twice! Owens punches Jericho from the apron and gets in the ring. Zayn rolls him up for the win!
Winner by Pinfall: Sami Zayn
Sami Zayn’s job is safe, and he’s entered into the André The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Owens quickly attacks him from behind and punches away at him. Jericho gets in the ring and hits Owens a few times with the steel chair. Owens quickly escapes the ring. Jericho asks Owens if he knows what happens when you betray Chris Jericho. Jericho waits a while before saying, “YOU JUST MADE THE LIST!” Jericho puts Owens’ name on the new List of Jericho. Owens screams in frustration.
Brock Lesnar and Goldberg meet ahead of WrestleMania
Brock Lesnar’s music hits, and he makes his way to the ring to a nice reception alongside his advocate, Paul Heyman. A loud “ECW” chant fires up. Heyman says, “Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman, and I proudly serve as the advocate for the extremist who shall derail Goldberg’s Ultimate Thrill Ride this Sunday at WrestleMania, Brock Lesnar.” Heyman starts to speak, but he’s cut off by a “Goldberg” chant. It then transitions into a “Suplex City” chant. Heyman says there is a difference of opinion.Goldberg’s music hits, and the cameras go backstage to watch him making his way through the hallways looking intense. Goldberg comes out to the ramp and says people did not come to hear them talk. They came to see them fight. Since he can’t take everyone from Philly to WrestleMania, they should bring some WrestleMania to Philly. Lesnar meets him at ringside, and Goldberg viciously spears him down on the floor! Goldberg gets in the ring and holds up the Universal Title. Lesnar clutches his ribs in pain and gasps for air while Goldberg celebrates in the ring.
Quick Match Results
* Bayley and Sasha Banks def. Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax
* Austin Aries def. Noam Dar via Submission
* Big Show competed in an Over-The-Top-Rope Challenge
* Neville def. Jack Gallagher via Submission (non-title)
* Sami Zayn def. Kevin Owens in a No DQ Match
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