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Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman show up. Despite Lesnar's best efforts, Lesnar is no longer WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Heyman threatens to sue to get the title back, but Lesnar thinks "all lawyers are scumbags" and has invoked his rematch clause...tonight. Stephanie McMahon shows up, and says that Seth Rollins still isn't back from New York City where he appeared on Today, but that when he arrives, he will be up to the challenge Heyman then announces that Lesnar will fight regardless, and make Seth Rollins tap out to reclaim the World Heavyweight title.
Bad News Barrett guests on commentary for the next match.
Daniel Bryan beats Dolph Ziggler to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship! After the match, Bad News Barrett goes on the attack only to be chased out of the ring by a returning Sheamus. Sheamus, now donning a mohawk and braided facial hair, then Brogue Kicks both Bryan and Ziggler before saying "I'm back."
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto, making their Raw debut as a team) beat Tyson Kidd, Cesaro and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
Paul Heyman tells Brock Lesnar that Seth Rollins is here.
Brock Lesnar and Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship almost happens. Rollins tells Lesnar he'll get his rematch...but not tonight. Lesnar goes after Rollins but is stopped by J&J Security (Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble), who get annihilated by The Beast. Rollins escapes, and an angry Lesnar takes his anger out on JBL, Michael Cole and Booker T by pushing the commentary table on top of them and putting Cole in an F5. A cameraman who stands on the apron to focus his camera on Lesnar also gets grabbed. Stephanie McMahon tries to reason with Lesnar, but the cameraman gets an F5 anyway. McMahon then suspends Lesnar indefinitely, then Lesnar puts the downed cameraman in another F5 before he and Heyman leave.
Michael Cole and the cameraman attacked by Brock Lesnar are put on stretchers and sent to a local medical facility. Cole is later confirmed to have suffered a cervical fracture.
Renee Young interviews Stephanie McMahon, who says that Lesnar will get his rematch for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship rematch when she says so. She also says suspending Lesnar won't be enough and is considering levying heavy fines on him, and says she "owns that son of a bitch."
Byron Saxton takes over on commentary.
Damien Mizdow beats Stardust only to be attacked by The Miz, who yells at him for taking "his" Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal Trophy.
Curtis Axel's road to Axe-Treme Rules starts with a loss to a debuting Adrian Neville, now known simply as Neville and wearing a cape.
John Cena issues an open challenge for the WWE United States Championship. Dean Ambrose answers.
John Cena beats Dean Ambrose to retain the WWE United States Championship.
Renee Young interviews Seth Rollins, who hopes that Brock Lesnar gets hit with hefty fines before basking in his recent championship glory...until Randy Orton shows up. Orton wants his rematch, but Big Show and Kane appear. Rollins then challenges Orton to six-man tag action and tells him to find some tag partners before the end of the night. Big Show just scoffs at Orton.
Naomi, Paige and AJ Lee beat The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) and Natalya after Naomi tricks Nikki into punching out Brie.
Ryback tells Randy Orton he will team with him against Seth Rollins, Kane and Big Show.
Dolph Ziggler and Daniel Bryan take on Sheamus and Bad News Barrett, while Randy Orton, John Cena and Roman Reigns make appearances this Thursday night on SmackDown.
Rusev (now without Lana again) beats Goldust with the Accolade.
Just before the main event, Roman Reigns is confirmed as Randy Orton's second six-man tag partner.
Randy Orton, Roman Reigns and Ryback beat Seth Rollins, Big Show and Kane.
After the show, Renee Young interviews Sting. He says his WrestleMania moment was normal and natural to him, and the fans helped him feel right at home and he was glad to be there. As for what his future holds, he doesn't know, but the fans want him to take on The Undertaker. All of a sudden, Sting shows up and decides to be a buzzkill concerning Sting's recent loss to Triple H, and gets a Scorpion Death Drop from Sting as a result.
During the pre-show, Lana shows up next to Rusev backstage, and tells him she will never show compassion again. Rusev it's time to crush John Cena, and says America must die.
J&J Security (Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble) meet Jerry Brisco and Pat Patterson backstage.
Tyson Kidd and Cesaro retain the WWE Tag Team Championships again The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E), The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego) in a chaotic four-way tag team dance where Natalya, Naomi and El Torito all get involved. At the beginning of the match, Jey Uso injures his shoulder again when Cesaro tosses him into the commentary area, causing Jey to be escorted back to the back by a trainer.
Lita fields some questions from the fans on Twitter.
John Gruden breaks down the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
Big Show wins the second Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal! The final three are The Miz, Damien Mizdow and Big Show, and Mizdow finally does the inevitable, turning on The Miz in an attempt to win the battle royal only to come up short.
Pat Patterson, the very first WWE Intercontinental Champion, helps lift the acclaimed title up high above the ring.
Aloe Blacc sings "America the Beautiful."
LL Cool J appears in the introduction to WrestleMania 31.
Daniel Bryan outlasts Dolph Ziggler, Stardust, R-Truth, Luke Harper, Dean Ambrose and Bad News Barrett in a Ladder Match to win the Intercontinental Championship!
Randy Orton beats Seth Rollins.
UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey is in attendance tonight for WrestleMania 31.
Sting comes out to a Japanese taiko drum orchestra, while Triple H's entrance takes many cues from The Terminator and features Arnold Schwarzenegger as part of the video package.
Triple H beats Sting. During the match, DX (The New Age Outlaws, X-Pac, Shawn Michaels) and the nWo (Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Hulk Hogan) brawl and interfere on each competitors behalf. After the match, both teams stand opposite of each other. Triple H extends the hand to Sting, and he accepts.
Maria Menuous inteviews Daniel Bryan. Past Intercontinental Champions including Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, Bret Hart, "The Dragon" Ricky Steamboat congratulate Bryan on his title win. Ron Simmons shows up and says "Damn!" before joining in the celebration.
Skylar Grey performs some of her hits alongside Travis Barker and Kid Ink at WrestleMania 31.
A.J. Lee & Paige beats The Bella Twins (Nikki & Brie) via Submission, when A.J. Lee makes Nikki Bella submit to the Black Widow.
We look back at the WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony that took place last night.
Howard Finkel presents the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2015!
Rusev's entrance features an army of men wearing Russian-clad uniforms, with the Russian National Anthem playing in the background. John Cena's entrance features a video package of American Pride along with one of John F. Kennedy's famous speeches.
John Cena beats Rusev to win the United States Championship, and end Rusev's near year-long streak!
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon announce that 76,976 people have set an attendance record for Levi's Stadium tonight...then butter themselves up taking the credit for a lot of the WWE's success and gloating about Sting's loss to Triple H, who then says he owns every Superstar and Diva in the back just like he owns the WWE Universe. All of a sudden, The Rock shows up. Triple H tells The Rock he has nothing to prove against him, and Stephanie insists that without the McMahons, there would be no Rock. Stephanie tells Rocky to get out, but Rocky walks around and finds UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey. She and Rock walk into the ring, and Stephanie McMahon tells her to get out of the ring and enjoy the show like a nice little fan. The Rock and Ronda Rousey end up roughing Triple H, then Ronda Rousey twists Stephanie's arm before tossing her away.
Scarecrows follow Bray Wyatt on his way to the ring. Undertaker's entrance, on the other hand, is much simpler than his previous WrestleMania entrances. He also looks healthier than he did at WrestleMania 30.
The Undertaker beats Bray Wyatt after two Tombstone Piledrivers, the second of which was reversed from a Sister Abigail.
In the main event of Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Seth Rollins cashed in the Money In The Bank Briefcase to change the match into a Triple Threat Match and successfully beat both champion and challenger to become the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion!
The Decade (B.J. Whitmer & Adam Page) beats local wrestlers. B.J. Whitmer praises Adam Page for his work as a "young boy", and he claims that he could not find a better replacement, an then volunteers Steve Corino...'s son Colby Corino to be his next young boy. Corino takes offense to B.J. recruiting his son to joining The Decade, but Colby refutes his father and joins the faction.
The House of Truth (Donovan Dijak & J. Diesel) beats Brutal Burgers (Cheeseburger & Bob Evans). Brutal Bob helps Cheeseburger up and they celebrate despite their loss. Out of nowhere, Brutal Bob lays out Cheeseburger!
The Knights of the Rising Dawn cut off yet another promo, this time the ROH World Champion Jay Briscoe, delivering a cryptic message.
Samoa Joe beats Kyle O'Reilly in his first ROH match in almost 7 years. O'Reilly and Joe shake hands in respect afterwards.
Michael Elgin beats Frankie Kazarian. After the match, Elgin hits Christopher Daniels with a chair and an Elgin Bomb.
Matt Sydal beats Cedric Alexander, Caprice Coleman, Andrew Everett, Moose and Tommaso Ciampa in a Six-Man Mayhem Match.
BJ Whitmer beats Jimmy Jacobs in an explosive last match for the latter man, who is leaving ROH to take a Creative position in WWE. The crowd chants "Thank You Jimmy" after the match. Jacobs tries to shake hands with Whitmer, but Whitmer refuses. Colby Corino ran out and both of them beat up Jacobs. Suddenly, Lacey - making her first ROH appearance since she retired from wrestling in 2008 - makes the save for Jimmy Jacob. Both Lacey and Jacobs hug in the ring.
Roderick Strong beats Christopher Daniels.
reDragon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) retained the ROH World Tag Team Championships against The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Michael Bennett).
Jay Lethal retains the ROH World Television Title against Jushin "Thunder" Liger.
Jay Briscoe retains the ROH World Championship against Samoa Joe.
The Revolution ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Khoya) show up and enter the ring, which is surrounded by steel cage walls. James Storm gloats about how he decimated both of the Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), then Jeff Hardy shows up for the first time since his injury. He's back, and he's still standing. He got the cage set up tonight so he could put an end to The Revolution. Manik tries to attack Jeff from behind, but he eats a Twist of Fate, as does Abyss when he tries it as well. Hardy then commands the ceiling of the cage to be lowered, and it is evident there are weapons on the cage ceiling. Hardy says it's all about his revenge tonight.
Now without the X Division Championship - and Samoa Joe - The Beat Down Clan feel it's time to make a statement.
Rockstar Spud retains the TNA X Division Championship against Low Ki after Drew Galloway distracts Low Ki and the interfering pair of MVP and Kenny King.
The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Low Ki) are in the ring, and MVP threatens to send Drew Galloway to the hospital. He tells Drew to get in the ring before he and the BDC attack the crowd. Drew shows up and appeals to the crowd, then Kenny King tells Drew he's going to break both of his legs. Low Ki takes the mic and says he wants to fight him, and when Drew gets in the ring, two men jump the barricade and join Drew, helping him jump the BDC in the process. Drew and these two men are known now as The Rising.
The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Low Ki) are shocked Drew Galloway would play the numbers game, but MVP insists nobody does the numbers game better than them.
Awesome Kong beats Brooke. After the match, Kong puts Brooke in another Implant Buste and tries to put her through the table, but Taryn Terrell puts a stop to this and tries to fight her to no avail. Taryn ends up going through the table instead.
Austin Aries congratulates Kurt Angle on last week's World title win...and teases cashing in his Feast or Fired briefcase on him.
Khoya attacks Jeff Hardy from behind backstage, but Hardy fights back with a steel ladder and four beer bottles.
Kurt Angle shows up. As he thanks the fans and talks about how he's had to refocus to become World champ again, Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up. EC3 implies he's better than him and says he will become the man who will take the title from him, and that there's nothing Angle can do about it. Bobby Roode shows up and wants a shot at the title that was stolen from him. As he shows respect towards Angle and tells him everyone's gunning for his World title, Eric Young shows up and says he stole the title from Bobby Roode because he can, and that as long as he's breathing, the title goes through him and Roode will never be world champ again. Austin Aries shows up, pulls out a bottle of champagne and teases cashing in his Feast or Fired briefcase on him. Angle tells everyone in the ring that he'll fight anybody for the title, then leaves. As he does so, Lashley shows up and tells him "we fight," telling him that he wants a rematch. Angle tells him he's got it...and out come the officials to separate them. As the officials are busy, everyone else brawls with each other, and Mr. Anderson shows up to attack both EC3 and Tyrus. During the break, the brawl turns into a sanctioned six-man tag team match between the team of Eric Young, Ethan Carter III and Tyrus and the team of Mr. Kennedy, Austin Aries and Bobby Roode.
Eric Young, Ethan Carter III and Tyrus beat Mr. Kennedy, Bobby Roode and Austin Aries after EC3 and Tyrus distract Aries long enough to make him miss the 450 splash and hurt his knee, allowing Eric Young to lock in the Figure Four leglock and make Aries tap out.
Bram shows up. He calls Magnus a coward for "hiding behind Mickie James," saying she's more of a man than he'll ever be, and even involves their kid in this. Magnus and Mickie show up and tell him to shut up about his kid or else the police will get involved. He tells Bram he'll fight him anywhere and everywhere, and says he's up to it before trying to cat-call Mickie. Magnus rushes towards Bram only to get hit with a low blow. Bram initally goes for a metal turnbuckle under the ring, but then grabs Mickie and tries to force her to kiss him. Magnus fights back, picks up the metal turnbuckle and strikes Bram with it repeatedly. Mickie also gets a few shots in on Bram before she and Magnus leave.
Jeff Hardy beats "The Cowboy" James Storm in a Six Sides of Steel match.
Jimmy Uso beats Big E, Fernando and Cesaro in a four-way dance.
We get a look at this year's WrestleMania Axxess.
Earlier this week, Brock Lesnar appeared on SportsCenter to announce that he is never coming back to UFC, and that he will remain with WWE.
We see a brief history of the Intercontinental Championship and the Ladder Match at WrestleMania.
AJ Lee shows up. She plans to step up to The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) and beat them at WrestleMania, and tells Paige it's up to her if she wants to fight alongside her at WrestleMania. Paige shows up and thinks she's trying to sweep Monday night under the rug and turn on her en route to the Divas Championship, but AJ Lee reminds her that they are both a lot alike and that as long as they're bickering, they will not be a threat to the Bellas. Paige is convinced that she and AJ should be tag team partners at WrestleMania, and shake hands. The Bellas show up and make fun of them, saying everybody in the back wants to be like them, but Paige and AJ prefer to be the outcasts who don't pretend to be anyone but themselves. Nikki is ticked off, and Brie has to hold her back when Nikki tells them that a real woman actually fights.
We see the history of The Streak as part of the preview for Bray Wyatt vs. The Undertaker.
John Cena, Daniel Bryan, Roman Reigns and Mark Henry beat Seth Rollins, Big Show, Kane and Bray Wyatt.
After a controversial Royal Rumble victory and a match against Daniel Bryan to maintain #1 contendership, Roman Reigns finally faces Brock Lesnar at last. Will Roman take the title from Brock Lesnar and pull it out of the low profile it's currently maintaining?
Winner: Lesnar will probably retain.
... and I bet my hat that Seth Rollins is going to try and cash in!
Sting vs. Triple H
Tensions have been rising for months, and all Sting wants to do is get his hands on Triple H, whom he deems as an abuser of authority. Who will come out on top?
The announced participants are: The Miz, Curtis Axel, Ryback, Fandango, Adam Rose, Zack Ryder, Jack Swagger, Titus O'Neil, Darren Young, Big Show, Kane, Erick Rowan, Damien Mizdow, Sin Cara, Goldust, Heath Slater, Mark Henry and NXT WrestleMania Axxess Tournament winner Hideo Itami.
This is going to become an annual thing isn't it?. Who will win this year's battle royal?
Winner: I am calling this now. Mizdow's going to win, end his partnership with The Miz, and the two are going to feud. It's simple as that.
Bad News Barrett (c) vs. R-Truth vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Luke Harper vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Stardust vs. Daniel Bryan
in a Ladder Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
Seems like everyone wants to bring prestige back to the coveted Intercontinental Championship. Lets not forget that the contenders have been tossing the title around to each other for several weeks. In my opinion, this match is going to steal the show, and I can't wait to check it out!
Winner: Why do think that Barrett will retain?
Rusev (c) vs. John Cena
for the WWE United States Championship
John Cena came close against Rusev last month at Fastlane, but came up short thanks to the cheating ways of Rusev and Lana. Cena has worked his way towards a rematch. Will lightning strike twice for Rusev, or will Cena slay the seemingly unbeatable dragon that is Rusev?
Winner: I think its time for this streak to end. John Cena will will end up winning the US Title.
AJ Lee and Paige
vs. The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella)
In what has proved to be one of the most intense Divas rivalries in recent memory, The Bella Twins have been bullying various Divas in the locker room for months. Two Divas who are at their ends of the bullying are AJ Lee and Paige, who deem themselves outcasts of the division. The once bitter rivals, now "frenemies" come together for one common goal: to shut The Bella Twins up once and for all. Will these two accomplish the inevitable task?
Winner: The Bellas will win... by a straw.
The Undertaker vs. Bray Wyatt
After weeks of calling out to the Undertaker, Bray Wyatt finally got his answer, when a cryptic message of the "Man Who Comes Around" boldly stated that he will rest in peace. Will The Deadman prove that his legacy still lives, or will Bray Wyatt prove that he his indeed "The New Face of Fear?"
Winner: Undertaker will win this one. The legacy of his career will live on!
Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins
Months after Seth Rollins hit a Curb Stomp on Orton on the steel steps. Randy Orton successfully calculated some mental mind games to get into the head of Seth Rollins. If brutally decimating him wasn't enough, he went on the challenge him to a match at WrestleMania. Seth Rollins cannot run and hide from this one --- because "The Viper" is ready to strike!
Winner: I see Randy Orton winning this one.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E)
vs. Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego) vs. Tyson Kidd and Cesaro
in a Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match for the WWE Tag Team Championships
A last minute addition to the card, which will (unfortunately) be on the pre-show. Will Tyson Kidd & Cesaro continue their dominance as the Tag Teams Champions, or will a new tag team reach the top of the mountain?
Winner: Tyson Kidd and Cesaro will probably retain.
Sasha Banks retains the NXT Women's Championship against Alexa Bliss with the Banks Statement.
Kevin Owens says that he and Finn Balor have a lot in common, yet Balor paints himself like a demon and Owens has demolished his way into becoming NXT Champion in a mere two months. In the end, Owens says he's walking out tonight still NXT Champion.
Bayley tries to tell her "I told you so" concerning her loss against Becky Lynch last week and tries to turn her against the NXT Universe, but when Bayley tries to tell her she's wrong, Emma slaps her.
Hideo Itami tells Tyler Breeze that next week that they're in a two-out-of-three falls match as the latter is being interviewed by Devin Taylor.
Finn Balor tells Devin Taylor he doesn't need the demon to beat Kevin Owens.
Wesley Blake and Buddy Murphy apologize to Carmella in front of Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady backstage by giving her jewelry and walk away. Enzo and Big Cass notice it's fake.
Kevin Owens retains the NXT Championship against Finn Balor. During the match, Finn Balor hurts his left knee going for a running drop kick on Owens only to run knee-first into the turnbuckle.
Son of Havoc beats Angelico, and he dumps Ivelisse in the process, stating that she is the reason that he has been losing matches.
Dario Cueto has been very impressed by a man, who is revealed to be Shawn Hernandez. Dario extends a warm welcome to him, and gives Hernandez a special seat at ringside for the Boyle Heights Street Fight Match main event tonight.
Alberto El Patron beats El Texano, Jr. via the armbar submission to retain the AAA Mega Championship in a Bullrope Match!
Konnan is training extensively with Prince Puma for his title match tonight as he envisions his previous encounters with the challenger, Cage. Hernandez stops by and reunites with his former manager and introduces himself to Puma, who is seemingly reluctant to accept his greeting. Konnan tells Puma to focus and encourages him to win his match.
Before the main event title match, Lucha Underground proprietor Dario Cueto emerges from his office and introduces the brand new Lucha Underground title belt, replacing the first one that was desecrated by Cage.
Prince Puma beats Cage to retain the Lucha Underground Championship, much thanks to the help of his mentor Konnan and the debuting Shawn Hernandez, whom Cage called out during the match. Konnan presents Puma with the new title belt to end the show.
The show is opened by none other than Sting, 14 years to the day that WWE bought World Championship Wrestling. He says that he's not here to fight for WCW, which would be "ridiculous at this point." He just wants to take down Triple H. Enter Stephanie McMahon, who shows up and patronizes and ridicules him. She tries to slap Sting, but Sting stops her. Triple H soon shows up, taking off his tie on his way down to the ring. Stephanie pulls out a sledgehammer from underneath the ring and hands it to Triple H, but Sting has a bat, and dares Triple H to get in the ring. Triple H and Stephanie retreat, but Sting takes off his jacket and drops the bat, daring him to enter the ring again. Stephanie tells Triple H to save it for WrestleMania, and they leave.
Bad News Barrett guests on commentary for the next match.
R-Truth and Dean Ambrose beat Luke Harper and Stardust. Barrett runs back to the back after the match.
WWE announces a partnership with the Special Olympics.
We see a pre-recorded interview with Roman Reigns.
The Miz interviews Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart, co-stars of the new movie "Get Hard."
Grantland founder and editor-in-chief Bill Simmons guests on commentary for the next match.
Ryback, Zack Ryder, The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) and Erick Rowan beat The Miz, Damien Mizdow, The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) and Adam Rose.
Randy Orton finds out that he has to face Seth Rollins and J&J Security (Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble) as per a fan vote.
Randy Orton beats Seth Rollins and J&J Security (Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble).
AJ Lee feels that she and Paige may be falling into a trap set by Nikki Bella after Nikki has announced that she will give a Divas title shot to one of them. Paige ends up taking the title shot.
Nikki Bella retains the WWE Divas Championship after AJ Lee accidentally elbows Paige in the face when Paige approachers from behind, causing AJ to think she's Nikki. Paige beats up AJ Lee after the match.
Who will be the special guest referee for the match between Daniel Bryan and Dolph Ziggler? Dean Ambrose, R-Truth, Bad News Barrett, Stardust or Luke Harper? Vote now on the WWE App!
Snoop Dogg shows up...but Curtis Axel shows up and crashes the party, saying Axelmania is in and Snoopmania is out. Snoop knows that he's been calling him out on Twitter, and he has a surprise for him...Hulkamania. Hulk Hogan shows up and isn't really keen on the whole Axelmania idea. Curtis Axel tries to punch Hogan, but Hogan fights back and Snoop Dogg tosses Axel out of the ring before he and Hogan celebrate.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) guest on commentary for the next match.
Los Matadores (Fernando, Diego, El Torito) beat Natalya, Tyson Kidd and Cesaro.
Bad News Barrett meets Kane backstage. Barrett has to hand Kane the Intercontinental Championship so he can hang it above the ring tonight...or else he will be stripped of it. Barrett has no choice but to comply.
Roman Reigns, Mark Henry, John Cena and Daniel Bryan take on Seth Rollins, Big Show, Kane and Bray Wyatt in eight-man tag action Thursday night on SmackDown!
Rusev beats Jack Swagger with the Accolade. After the match, Rusev refuses to let go of the hold and John Cena rushes in to fight Rusev. Rusev turns the table on Cena outside the ring, and tears the commentary table down to put Cena in the Accolade on top of it for the coup de grace.
Bray Wyatt shows up. He implies that The Undertaker is as mortal as the rest of the WWE Universe, and that he is a liar for trying to cover up the fact that he lost. He plans to beat 'Taker at WrestleMania 31 as the thunder rolls inside the arena.
Kevin Nash, aka Diesel, is the last inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2015.
Natalya and Tyson Kidd advertise Burger King's returning Chicken Fries.
Dean Ambrose is the special guest referee for Daniel Bryan vs. Dolph Ziggler.
Dolph Ziggler beats Daniel Bryan. After the match, special guest referee Dean Ambrose hits Dirty Deeds on Ziggler and climbs for the Intercontinental title, which is hanging high above the ring. Bad News Barrett, R-Truth, Stardust and Luke Harper show up to start a brawl between all six men, which ends with everyone lying on the mat or outside the ring.
Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns have their last face-to-face meeting before WrestleMania 31. Heyman says that their match will give everyone their money's worth as he puts Brock Lensar on a pedestal and dictates Roamn Reigns can't and won't beat Brock Lesnar. Roman Reigns shows up, and he and Lesnar stare down, and Lesnar lifts the WWE World Heavyweight Championship up. Roman takes it from him and holds it up himself. The two of them fight over it to end the show.
Roderick Strong beats Bobby Fish. Roddy says that whoever's the World Champion - whether it be Jay Briscoe or Samoa Joe - they are his.
This year's Top Prospect Tournament winner Donovan Dijak is scheduled to face Jay Lethal for the ROH World Television Championship. However, things change when Truth Martini runs his famous con game on Dijak, which results in Donovan is shaking Martini's hand, thus joining the House of Truth. The flamboyant Dalton Castle makes his way to the ring and calls out Donovan Dijak for not taking the Television Title natch instead. He then challenges Jay Lethal to match for the TV title, but a disgusted Lethal turns him down. When Dalton brings up challenging Jay Briscoe for his title because he heard that he's a real champion, that struck a nerve in Lethal and he viciously attacks Dalton Castle,making the World Television title match official.
Jay Lethal beats Dalton Castle with the help of Donovan Dijak to retain the ROH World Television Championship.
Knights of the Rising Dawn cut into the feed of reDRagon, they say their targets have systematically been selected both good & evil, they’re presence has been made, but it has not been felt, their power can not be stopped.
Jay Briscoe beats Jimmy Jacobs to retain the ROH World Championship. After the match, Jay offers up his hand. A teary-eyed Jacobs accepts, and shakes his hand in respect.
Next week on Ring of Honor Wrestling: Samoa Joe makes his in-ring ROH return as he takes on Kyle O'Reilly!
The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The Revolution (The Great Sanada and Manik) and The Bro Mans (Jessie Godders and DJ Z).
Austin Aries shows up. He's been out of action for a little while and without his World title shot briefcase thanks to The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Samoa Joe, Kenny King, Low Ki). He calls them out, and Samoa Joe and Low Ki show up. Aries has an idea: a match for the briefcase...and the X Division title that the BDC also stole from him. Low Ki sics Samoa Joe on him, and he tells Aries he'll have to go through Joe first.
Austin Aries beats Samoa Joe by disqualification after interference by Low Ki. After the match, Joe and Low Ki try to attack Austin Aries with his briefcase, but Austin Aries gets Low Ki to whack Joe with it by mistake and attacks Low Ki, getting his World title shot briefcase back. As he leaves, Rockstar Spud enters with his X Division title shot briefcase and cashes it in, picking the bones and winning the TNA X Division Championship from Low Ki. Spud then has to run back to the back so Low Ki and Samoa Joe don't beat him up.
Magnus and Bram brawl backstage...and the brawl heads to the ring, where officials have a handful trying to separate them. Mickie James shows up and also gets in some shots on Bram, then Magnus power bombs Bram into the entrance ramp as the latter tries to crawl back to the backstage area.
Taryn Terrell retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Gail Kim and Awesome Kong in a three-way dance.
"The Cowboy" James Storm has dangerous plans in mind for Matt Hardy...
Kurt Angle knows what he's up against in Lashley, but he's up to the challenge tonight.
"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Matt Hardy in a no-disqualification match thanks to assistance from the rest of The Revolution (The Great Sanada, Manik, Abyss, Khoya). After the match, Storm knocks out Matt Hardy with the cowbell.
Kurt Angle beats Lashley with an Ankle Lock Submission to become the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion!
Roman Reigns shows up. As soon as he starts speaking, Mark Henry shows up. After a recap of what happened on SmackDown last week, Henry says he got what he deserved and says he has all his money on Roman because he knows he can and will beat Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 31. Suddenly, Seth Rollins, Kane and J&J Security (Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble) show up to spoil the mood and make fun of the both of them. Seth says that Randy Orton won't be here tonight, and says that the best security in the world of J&J Security will make sure of it. Kane then states that he and Rollins will face Henry and Reigns tonight.
Tatsumi Fujinami, legendary Japanese wrestler and innovator of the Dragon Suplex, the Dragon Sleeper and the Dragon Screw is the newest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2015.
AJ Lee and Nikki Bella guest on commentary for the next match.
Paige beats Brie Bella.
J&J Security (Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble) tell security to keep a look out for Randy Orton and keep him from entering the arena.
J&J Security (Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble) are talking to more of arena security when somebody pops in unannounced. Thankfully for them, it's not Randy Orton.
Dolph Ziggler oulasts Daniel Bryan, Dean Ambrose, R-Truth, Stardust and Luke Harper to win the Intercontinental Championship Contenders' Gauntlet Match. After Ziggler and D-Bry shake hands, Bad News Barrett shows up and hits a few Bull Hammers on both of them.
The rest of the Divas Division reveal their predictions for AJ Lee & Paige vs. The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella).
Tyson Kidd, Cesaro and Natalya beat Los Matadores (Fernando, Diego, El Torito) in a 6-Being Interspecies Tag Team Match.
Mark Henry is attacked backstage before the main event, taking him out of the match and leaving Roman Reigns to fend for himself against Seth Rollins and Kane.
Roman Reigns beats both Seth Rollins and Kane in what is now a 2-on-1 handicap match. After the match, Randy Orton sneaks up on Seth Rollins and gives both the security that Rollins and J&J Security (Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble) have brought out - as well as J&J Security themselves - a whole bunch of RKO's. Rollins is able to retreat.
For the first time since NXT changed from a reality show from a developmental brand, NXT airs in Columbus, Ohio at the LC Pavilion as part of the 2015 Arnold Sports Festival instead of Full Sail University at Winter Park, Florida.
Tyler Breeze beats Kalisto.
The NXT Superstars and Divas take time to head to the local children's hospital, meet and greet with the fans, and Triple H is inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame. Even Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair and Jimmy Hart get in on the fun!
Finn Balor tells Alex Riley that he'll be watching him in action against Kevin Owens tonight, and warns him not to overlook Owens during his match with him.
Wesley Blake beats Colin Cassady after Cassady hits Buddy Murphy off the apron with a big boot. Blake then pushes Big Cass into Carmella, causing her to fall off the apron and hurt her leg.
We get our first look on new Women's division addition Dana Brooke, who is coming soon to NXT.
Alexa Bliss beats Sasha Banks by count-out.
Kevin Owens plans to make Alex Riley regret ever leaving the commentary table tonight. As for Finn Balor, Owens can't wait until next week to beat him up.
Alexa Bliss is confronted by Sasha Banks...until William Regal intervenes and makes a Women's title match between the two of them and helps Bliss back to the back.
Kevin Owens utterly destroys Alex Riley. After the match, Owens is about to beat Riley up again until Finn Balor shows up and brawls with Owens, causing Owens to retreat.
Aerostar beats Drago in the third match of their Best of Five Series, bringing his score up to 2-1. The two men shake hands in respect.
Konnan believes that every move and every action is all in the art of combat, and that it is his duty to protect "El Rey" (or in this case, Prince Puma). Konnan's revenge is coming...
Big Ryck beats The Crew (Bael, Cisco and Cortez Castro) in a 3-on-1 No Disqualification Elimination match. Ryck eliminates all three, but he eliminates that last remaining member Cisco with the help of Sexy Star, who gets revenge for her friends, Pimpinela Escalarta and Mascarita Sagrada and for attacking her on multiple occasions.
It is announced that both the AAA World and Lucha Underground titles will be defended next week! Alberto El Patron will defend the AAA title against El Texano, Jr.; Prince Puma will defend the title against Cage in a Boyle Heights Street Fight!
With the help of Catrina, Fenix beats Mil Muertes in a Coffin Match.
Something really weird happened to last night's review. Thankfully, I typed it up somewhere else beforehand. It somehow replaced with the NXT blog. However, here it is again. Sorry for the sudden inconvenience.
Her beauty is only outmatched by her ruthlessness. Watch your back when Catrina enters the room. Better yet, seek safety for your soul
Sup, everyone and welcome to the March 18th, 2015 edition of the Lucha Underground Review! Tonight’s episode was full of revenge, blood, blood and MORE blood. There are two main topics that I’m covering for this review are: two major title matches and tonight’s main event where one of the two competitors suffered “Grave Consequences”. Without further ado, lets get down to it!
Two Major Title Matches!
It was announced during the show that Dario Cueto has signed a check, in both the AAA World Heavyweight Championship and the Lucha Underground Championship will be defended NEXT WEEK. This is a sudden, yet huge move by Lucha Underground! Just think about it, four of the company’s top stars going at it for two notable titles in Lucha Libre aspect of professional wrestling. Alberto El Patron will defend the title against his arch nemesis, El Texano, Jr.; and Prince Puma will defend his title against Cage in a Boyle Heights Street Fight. I remember mentioning a possible AAA World title match in Lucha Underground, but I did not think that it was going to happen in just a short amount of time. Also, with the Lucha Underground title on the line in the same episode, this episode should not be missed!
If you are wondering about my predictions for these two matches, well I see Alberto El Patron retaining the AAA World title… but by a straw! I’m very sure that El Texano, Jr.’s definitely going to give Alberto a huge run for his money. As for the Lucha Underground title match, I want to say Cage, but I have a feeling that Konnan’s going to return, and get his revenge on Cage for putting him on the shelf. However, Cage has been dominating every time he has had a match in Lucha Underground… and he’s just an overall badass, so I’ll go with Cage.
Who suffered “Grave Consequences”?
I am sure that both of these men – Fenix and Mil Muertes, that is – were not anticipating what they were going to do to each other in this match. To be honest, I feel that Catrina was the fueled that ignited what would be a classic match between these two. Mil Muertes made Fenix bleed to a bloody pulp – and even almost ripping his entire mask off. The coffin was used as more than a burial box, it was used as a weapon, as it was tossed in and out of the ring the entire match. The two brutalized each other throughout the temple, with both equally taking each other to the absolute limit. Catrina was (shockingly) a non-factor throughout the whole match… until the end until she distracted Mil Muertes enough for Fenix to bury him along with the stone of power, sentencing Mil Muertes to his death… or is he done for?
Tonight’s main event was incredible and as I said, it was a classic without a doubt. I also enjoyed seeing the blood. Not meaning to sound sadistic or anything, but it’s been a while since I’ve seen blood in this type of match, which suits me better than this PG crap that’s seen on the TV. Yeah, I said it, and I’m not taking it back.
The Authority (Kane, Big Show, Seth Rollins, Joey Mercury, Jamie Noble) start the show. Rollins feels betrayed after Orton's actions last week. He goes on to say his betrayal of The Shield (Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns) was a sound business decision while Orton's betrayal of him was nothing more than disgusting and psychopathic. Big Show apologizes to Seth Rollins, saying he feels personally responsible. Kane says that Orton will betraying them, and Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury are distraught, and Mercury can't even speak. Rollins then accepts Orton's challenge to a match at WrestleMania 31, on the condition that Orton face him tonight on Raw. As Rollins badmouths Orton again, Orton shows up and accepts his part of the bargain, saying he doesn't mind a 5-on-1 match as it will still be worth it to strike Rollins down. He tells Rollins to finish the job, because if he doesn't, he'll finish him at WrestleMania.
Nikki Bella beats AJ Lee, much thanks to a distraction by a melee between Brie Bella and Paige at ringside.
Renee Young interviews Kane and Big Show. Kane states that Big Show will be in Seth Rollins' corner tonight, but Show tells him that this is the first they've heard of him and yells at him to at least give him the option of making that decision himself. As Kane and Show bicker, Seth Rollins shows up and yells at them, telling them that this is what got them sent home and that they need to see the big picture. Kane tells Rollins to watch his tongue and tells him that he and Show enjoyed Orton humbling him like he did last week, and Kane tells him that he's been an entitled, spoiled brat ever since he helped him win the Money in the Bank Briefcase. Kane tells Rollins he won't be in his corner tonight, and extends that courtesy to Big Show...who also decides not to side with Rollins, either.
Ryback beats The Miz. Miz hits the Skull-crushing Finale while Mizdow was helping him up and storms out afterwards.
Michael Cole hosts the contract signing for the United States title match between John Cena and Rusev at WrestleMania 31. John Cena shows up first, and says that the contract that he is about to sign is the most important one of all due to all that is at stake, and says that while Rusev is United States champ, he represents everyone in the crowd, and says that's not a good thing. He plans to fix that by beating Rusev at WrestleMania. He then signs the contract. Cole then introduces Rusev, who is without Lana and is dressed in a suit for once. Another representative takes Lana's place, and they both walk down the ring so Rusev can sign the contract, which he almost does. The guy who accompanied Rusev, however, is his attorney, who says that Rusev will not sign, saying that Rusev did not agree to this match in any way. However, he says that Rusev will sign if Cena curbs his "American barbaric behavior" and lets Rusev read his written statement, where he proceeds to bash America. Cena wants to jump Rusev, but the attorney gets in the way. After Rusev is done, he signs the contract, then topples the table, almost hitting Cena with it before fleeing.
Tyson Kidd & Cesaro beats The New Day (Big e. & Kofi Kingston). After the match, Los Matadores (Fernando & Diego), who were at ringside during the match, brawled with The New Day. Xavier Woods is thrown in the ring by Los Matadores, only to be Neutralized by Cesaro. El Torito gets involved, sneak attacking Cesaro from behind. Cesaro tries to come back, but is ultimately tossed out of the ring by Torito.
Seth Rollins tells J&J Security (Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble) to stay on their game and be in his corner, but Noble is at odds with Rollins for not trusting him concerning Orton and telling him and Mercury to leave last week. Both of them argue, and Noble quits after Rollins slaps him in the face and Mercury has to stop him from fighting each other. Mercury walks away along with Noble soon after this.
Brock Lesnar speaks about his current situation regarding his WrestleMania match against Roman Reigns in a pre-taped interview.
Big Show viciously assaults Erick Rowan before their match can even begin.
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko is announced as the next inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2015.
Mark Henry throws his hat into the ring for the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, then eliminates everyone in an unofficial mini-battle royal, especially the cheating Curtis Axel.
Thursday on SmackDown: 6-Being Interspecies Match - Natalya, Tyson Kidd and Cesaro vs. El Torito & Los Matadores!
Paul Heyman is in the ring. He states that Brock Lesnar will destroy Roman Reigns and walk away with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 31. As Heyman keeps saying that Roman Reigns can't beat Lesnar, Roman Reigns shows up and says that he may get carried out, but he'll be carried out with the WWE World Heavyweight title.
Renee Young interviews Paul Heyman, who annouces that Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar will say their last statements towards each other before WrestleMania 31.
R-Truth guest on commentary for the next match.
Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler and Daniel Bryan beats Luke Harper, Stardust and Bad News Barrett. After the match, Luke Harper blindsides Ambrose before going after the I.C, Title, which is in R-Truth's possession. While trying to get the title, Ambrose attacks Harper from behind. Stardust is able to retrieve the title momentarily, but he and Ambrose brawl in the audience. R-Truth gets the title again, but this time, he is not as successful as Luke Harper grasps the title. Ambrose attacks him yet again. In the ring, Bryan has the title, but before he can go off with it, Bad News Barrett steps in the ring and hits three consecutive Bullhammers, and one to R-Truth on the outside of the ring.
Seth Rollins ends up making Triple H and Stephanie McMahon mad when he blames them for the chain of events that led to him, in the words of Stephanie, alienating everyone in the Authority. Stephanie tells him to man up, while Triple H tells him to get out of the office before his situation goes from bad to worse. Rollins, having now alienated HHH and Stephanie, gets out of the room.
Bray Wyatt says that The Undertaker failed to intimidate him, and that at WrestleMania, he will become the new face of fear.
Next week on Raw: Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar face-to-face; Snoop Dogg and ESPN analyst Bill Simmons will guest star on Raw next week.
Seth Rollins tells Randy Orton before their match that he has made a fool out of him in three hours after Orton fooled him for three weeks, as he reveals that The Authority (Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Kane, Big Show, Joey Mercury, Jamie Noble) turned against him on purpose to mess with him. Orton grabs a steel chair, and before he can fight anyone, the lights turn off, then come back on. Sting is in the ring, and they both fight off The Authority together. Orton and Sting stand tall together in the ring.
In a WWE Network exclusive, Randy Orton tells Sting he didn't need him to have his back, but he does admit that cool and shakes hands with him. Sting also speaks for the first time ever in WWE, saying he's been waiting 14 years to get in this ring, and he plans to take Triple H down at WrestleMania 31.
The Addiction (Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian) beats A.C.H. & Matt Sydal, thanks to the interference by a member of the KRD.
We recap the happenings of the Fatal Four Way match for the ROH World title at ROH's 13th Anniversary, which includes the return of Samoa Joe, who has his sights set on regaining the ROH World Championship.
Jay Briscoe shows up. He gives a shout out to ODB for returning his custom title belt. He confronts the judgements about the endings about the World Title, but dismisses the fact that he was lucky and reminds the fans that he is the champ. Jay fels that he is the baddest man in pro wrestling/ Suddenly, Samoa Joe shows up to a thunderous ovation. Samoa Joe agrees with Jay - that Jay did not get lucky. He commends Jay for getting the job done at the 13th Anniversary, and compares him to himself... but Joe says that Jay is not as bad as he is and simply challenges him for the ROH World Title at Supercard of Honor IX.
Jimmy Jacobs is in the ring, who is not impressed with the fact that Samoa Joe threw out a challenge to Jay Briscoe for the World Title. He doesn't deny Joe's abilities, but Joe hasn't been in ROH since the days of Tyler Black (Seth Rollins, anybody?). Despite all of Joe's successes outside of ROH, Jacobs points out that ROH "gives" Joe a place to return to. He also wants a shot at the ROH World Title, and warns Nigel McGuiness that before he "gives away" a title match to Samoa Joe, he wants to take a title match.
We recap the final chapter of the rivalry between The Briscoes (Jay & Mark) and The Kingdom (Michael Bennett & Matt Taven), which culminated in a 2/3 Falls Match, with The Kingdom winning the war.
The Kingdom (Matt Taven & Michael Bennett) beats The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson), thank to the interference from another (or maybe the same) KRD member to earn the right to face reDRagon (Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reilly) for the ROH World Tag Team titles at Supercard of Honor IX.
It is announced that Jay Briscoe will defend the ROH World Championship against Jimmy Jacobs next week!
Bobby Roode beats Eric Young in a Last Man Standing match.
Jeremy Borash tells Rockstar Spud he doesn't have to face Ethan Carter III...but Spud has stood up to EC3, and he plans to win a decisive victory against him and shave his head bald.
Drew Galloway shows up to feel the passion from the audience and see who's up for taking back professional wrestling. Before Galloway can call out MVP, MVP shows up with The Beat Down Clan (Kenny King, Low Ki, Samoa Joe). MVP counters Galloway by mentioning the old "Chosen One" gimmick and tells his crew to head to the back to make this a one-on-one match.
Drew Galloway beats MVP by disqualification after Low Ki, Samoa Joe and Kenny King attacks Drew Galloway. Samoa Joe stops Low Ki from attacking Galloway to give him a pipe and hit the coup de grace.
Magnus and Mickie James talk backstage. Magnus knows what he has to do, and Mickie James asks him to be careful. Magnus asks Mickie James to stay backstage.
Ethan Carter III tells Rockstar Spud that he brought all of this on himself, and also calls him "synonymous with failure."
Magnus beats Bram by disqualification after Bram hits a low blow in front of the ref. After the match, Bram attacks Magnus with a steel chair, then tries to tie him up and hit him with a cueball. Mickie James, who showed up ringside to will her husband through the match, is held hostage, and even her slapping Bram doesn't stop him from holding her hostage. Bram lets her go after Magnus kisses his boot, which he does. Bram leaves the ring after letting Mickie go, calling Magnus "pathetic."
Brooke beats Robbie E in an inter-gender match despite the distractions and interference attempts by Jessie Godders, DJ Z and Angelina Love.
Ethan Carter III beats Rockstar Spud in a Hair Vs. Hair match. After the match, EC3 shows respect to Spud and shakes hands with him, saying that Spud doesn't deserve to have his hair shaved tonight and that he proved that he was a man, but it was all a set-up for EC3 to attack him and shave his head in the corner.
Daniel Bryan shows up to start the show. He thanks the fans for his support, even though the doors have shut on headlining another WrestleMania. However, another door has opened, and he announces that he is in the ladder match for the Intercontinental title at WrestleMania 31. Bad News Barrett shows up and says he is still Intercontinental Champion and will remain so after WrestleMania. Dolph Ziggler shows up and asks him how he can retain the title at WrestleMania if he can't keep it in his grasp right now. Luke Harper shows up after this and says he wants his WrestleMania moment before staring down Daniel Bryan. Dean Ambrose shows up, and says he's ready to mix it up with everyone in the ring right now. Stardust then shows up, still looking for the Intercontinental Championship. R-Truth shows up with the burlap bag and pulls out the Intercontinental title, and taunts Barrett. This starts a brawl in the ring where the faces in the ring are left standing while the heels retreat.
Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego), Tyson Kidd and Cesaro beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) in an eight-man tag match.
Renee Young interviews The Miz, who announces he is in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. When Damien Mizdow warns Miz to be careful against Ryback tonight, Miz brushes him off and tells him to go get a hot caramel macchiato for after his supposedly assured victory.
Ryback beats The Miz. Damien Mizdow, who is watching the match from the back, gets a slight amount of satisfaction from The Miz losing.
Roman Reigns shows up. He is disgusted - but not surprised - by Paul Heyman's words on Monday night. All of a sudden, Mark Henry shows up for the first time in about four months. He has to remind him that Heyman has gotten under his skin, and that Brock Lesnar came very close to killing him after breaking his arm with the Kimera Lock. Henry then says Roman is just like all the young bucks that come to WWE who can't seem to figure out that they have to earn their respect around here. Henry pushes Roman back violently only to eat a Superman Punch and a Spear through the barricade.
The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) guest on commentary for the next match.
Paige and AJ Lee beat Summer Rae and Cameron with the PTO. After the match, AJ Lee has to keep Paige from going off on The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella).
Renee Young interviews Mark Henry as a doctor tends to him. Mark Henry says that Roman Reigns made a believer out of him tonight after he pushed him and Roman pushed back. He doesn't know if Roman will beat Brock Lesnar, but he now believes that Roman definitely has a shot.
Michael Cole interviews Randy Orton, who talks about his plan to get back at Seth Rollins for injuring him four months ago.
Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler and Dean Ambrose beat Luke Harper, Bad News Barrett and Stardust. After the match, Michael Cole interviews the winning team, and it leads to Ambrose and Ziggler calling Daniel Bryan a "turd."
Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady beat The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) after a big assist from Big Cass to become the #1 contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championships.
Alexa Bliss beats Carmella in her first match since returning from injury.
Alex Riley has waited two years to get back in the ring...and he's hungry for a win tonight against CJ Parker on the road to Kevin Owens.
NXT broadcasts next week from Columbus, Ohio at the Arnold Sports Festival 2015.
Tyler Breeze challenges Hideo Itami to a match later tonight.
Alex Riley beats CJ Parker. After the match, Kevin Owens shows up and insults Riley and the fact that he ended his commentary career to get back in the ring, saying he'll end his in-ring career before ending the rise of Finn Balor.
Tyler Breeze beats Hideo Itami in a rematch from NXT TakeOver: Rival.
Pentagon, Jr. beats Argenis with his variation of an armbar, snapping Argenis' arm in the process. He grabs the mic and says that he's unstoppable and that he is prepared...
Johnny Mundo will take on King Cuerno in Lucha Underground's first-ever Steel Cage Match later tonight!
Fenix is lacing up his boots in the locker room before Catrina appears. She says that despite Fenix being a man of action, he must prove this to her by taking on the ultimate task: burying Mil Muertes for good.
Konnan's revenge is coming!
We see King Cuerno crusing down the fast lanes of Los Angeles, and his arrival at the Lucha Underground Temple.
Angelico beats Ivelisse with a surprise roll-up. Son of Havoc, who was the special guest referee, tried to intervene on Ivelisse's behalf, but it ultimately backfired.
Mil Muertes is having some alone time in the locker room area. As he's washing his face, he faintly hears Catrina's voice in the background, who recalls his dark childhood, and that when Fenix comes for him, he will be that same lonely boy again. When Mil Muertes finds out that it was only an illusion, he slowly turns around and sees the rock of the Earth, which gives him power.
Johnny Mundo beats King Cuerno in a Steel Cage Match with the End of the World from the top of the cage!
Sup, everyone and welcome to the March 11, 2015 edition of my Lucha Underground Review! First off, let me apologize for not giving you guys a review from last week,... to much was going on. As always, Lucha Underground continues to deliver high-octane matches and storylines. Tonight, some topics I want to cover are: Konnan's revenge, grave consequences, and history being made... again. Without further ado, lets get started.
Konnan's Revenge
Tonight, there was another vignette depicting Konnan's attack by Cage from several weeks ago and him in a Matrix-like rain scene with the slogan: "Revenge is coming." For one, I am very excited about his return, because this can only continue the story of Prince Puma, who is the "Pride of Boyle Heights" so to speak. Also, Konnan is definitely looking to gain retribution against Cage, who was responsible for busting Konnan's head open with his own cane, and putting him on the shelf in the first place. Speaking of Cage, he alreayd has yet another Lucha Underground title match under his notch, and he has somewhat of the psychological adantage going into his future title match. The real question is: When will Konnan return to get his revenge? I am thinking that it will possibly be during the title match between Cage and Puma, and he will leave the fans on their ends by making the shocking return.
Grave Consequences
... and the sadistic, yet sensual mental mind games of Catrina continues! Tonight, Catrina was slithering around backstage, further dismantling the mental states of both Fenix and maybe Mil Muertes. Lately, it seems that Fenix and Catrina are some sort of item, but as I said multiple times now. this may be a plot against fenix for defeating Mil Muertes. Catrina wants Fenix to take on the inevitable task of burying Mil Muertes, which sets up Lucha Underground's first-ever casket match next week! Catrina wants Mil Muertes to feel like the lonely boy that he was during the days of his dark childhood. If Fenix were to bury, Mil Muertes, Catrina may be satisfied with his work, but she may or may not continue to be mentally detrimental to Fenix's mind. However, if Mil Muertes were to bury Fenix, Catrina may go back to him, but against her own will. The possibilities are endless, and I am very excited that this match is set up for next week. Things were going to come to a head sooner or later.
History being made... again.
Fans in the Lucha Underground Temple and at home witnessed Lucha Underground's first-ever Steel Cage Match between Johnny Mundo and King Cuerno, who developed a quickly-heated rivalry in just a few short weeks. This match was nothing short of an demolition derby, with both men using the steel cage as a lethal weapon; and taking each other to the absolute limit! Cuerno, who is usually seen as a high-flyer, really put on the heavy duty tonight, showing that he can be a powerhouse as well. Mundo wins with his signature End of the World maneuver from the top of the cage. The fans were roaring in appreciation, and this match had me on the edge of my seat. Lucha Underground has been on a roll with these classics as of late. And you can only imagine what will happens as 2015 rolls on.
Well, folks, that's it for this week's review! I will be back next week for another one (I mean it, everyone!!!). Until next week, keep on flyin'. LUCHA! LUCHA! LUCHA!
