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Renee Young interviews Paige and Natalya, who have a match against Naomi and Tamina tonight. Paige says that they've had a rocky relationship in the past, but she has always respected Natalya. Natalya calls Paige "the Miley Cyrus of the Divas Division" and says it's time to make a statement with Wrestlemania around the corner. Naomi and Tamina shows up, and Naomi says they are ready for their Wrestlemania Moment. Tamina says if they have to step over them, so be it.
The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) are in the ring. Slater says that in the last few weeks Ryback has beaten him, Adam Rose, and Curtis Axel. He says that Bo is the last hope. They sit on the apron and Curtis says he wouldn’t have lost if they helped him. Rose tells Curtis to stop with the "Yi." He would have helped if Axel had helped the Radical Mongoose. Curtis questions Adam’s use of nicknames. Bo says he loves Adam’s nicknames and Curtis’ "Yi." He loves he Social Outcasts and he will do it on his own.
Paige, Natalya and Brie Bella beat Naomi, Tamina and Summer Rae.
The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) show up. They say that Ryback got a fluke victory this past Monday on Raw. Rose says we may have heard of Legend of JBL on the WWE Network, but tonight will be "Legends of the Crimson Werewolf." Curtis Axel, on the other hand, says this is no time for nicknames and that it's time to be serious, as you have to go out and really fight to take on Ryback. He tells Slater not to let Ryback get up. Ryback shows up as they keep chanting "YI."
Ryback beats Heath Slater.
The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
Before the first match, Summer Rae asks Alicia Fox how the Divas Revolution is doing, and says as they were picking teams, she was making real change for women in this company. She then calls Alicia Fox names such as a "Bella wannabe" and a "Beyonce look-alike" as he promises to beat her.
Summer Rae beats Alicia Fox after countering a sunset flip from the top rope into a pinfall of her own.
Stardust welcomes us to his world, and makes fun of Zack Ryder and his interests. He also says Zack thinks he's the man when in his world, it's him.
The Social Outcasts (Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel, Heath Slater) start the show. Slater tells the WWE Universe to tell everyone about them, as they are all about to go viral. Adam says they were four seeds born in the dirt, struggling and reaching for that luminous light. He says he does not need his glasses because he has 20/20 vision. Slater says that what Rose is trying to say is that they are four individuals who have found the light together. When Slater asks why Curtis Axel is pacing back and forth, Bo Dallas says their Curtis is very upset, and that they plan to take out some of their anger on The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). From now on, they are walking the path to success together. Before Bo says that all they have to do is Bolieve, The Usos show up. Jimmy says that before you get all mad, they cannot simply come out and talk about Jey like that because they are friends on Twitter. When they get into the ring, however, Axel attacks Jimmy, then The Social Outcasts retreat.
Stardust says Titus O’Neil wants to know what happened to Cody Rhodes, and answers by saying that Cody Rhodes is Stardust.
Before the next match, Titus O'Neil says that Stardust is one strange dude who always talks about the unknown parts of outer space. However, Titus says that Stardust will see stars soon when he meets the Clash of the Titus.
Titus O'Neil beats Stardust.
Tyler Breeze beats Zack Ryder.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Social Outcasts (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) when Heath Slater's distraction backfires.
Adam Rose shows up saying that the WWE Universe stopped him from being famous, but says that won't work as the WWE Universe's great-grandchildren's mechanics' doctors will talk about him.
R-Truth beats Adam Rose.
Jojo interviews The Miz, who is too busy reading reviews of Santa's Little Helper on his smartphone. Miz says that Zack Ryder needs one win to get back into championship mode, but that win won't be coming from him.
Stardust says that the Cosmic Wasteland is ready to erupt from the depths of space.
Stardust beats Zack Ryder.
Neville beats Rusev by referee medical stoppage when his right arm is apparently injured. Rusev doesn't like this, and takes his anger out on ring announcer Eden Stiles, the timekeeper (who runs away quickly), the steel steps and the commentary table. (WWE.com would later confirm that the injury is a proximal bicep tendon rupture in his right arm and that he will be out for three to four weeks.)
Jojo interviews Zack Ryder. Ryder knows it's going to be 3-on-1 due to The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) being in Stardust's corner, but Zack has the entire Zack Pack behind him.
Rusev and Summer Rae show up. Rusev is sick and tired of Dolph Ziggler, and says that Ziggler tried to steal Summer from him with cheap presents. Summer apologizes, saying she should have thrown away the earrings. She starts to talk about what happened at Night of Champions, but Rusev says Summer is a woman and does not know any better.
Rusev beats Zack Ryder with the Accolade.
Braun Strowman beats Curtis Axel.
Bo Dallas shows up. He talks about the Cesaro Section, and says he has a following of his own - the Bolievers. He wants them to make some noise, but all they do is boo him. Bo says that they're saying "Bo," not "Boo," and that he'll make a Boliever out of everyone tonight.
Rusev shows up. He badmouths the USA, saying it should be the land of justice when there is no justice to be found in the fight between him and Ziggler. He calls himself a victim, saying that Dolph Ziggler caused him to lose on Raw before he superkicked him in the face. He says that Ziggler stole Lana from him, and that he has seduced Summer Rae. He regrets that Summer entered Ziggler's locker room now, and hates the fact that Ziggler gave her a gift. Rusev then wants justice, and says that Ziggler will never steal Summer Rae from him. He says that Summer is weak, but not as weak as Ziggler. He then goes on to say that American men are weak sissies, and that Bulgarian men are strong, real men.
Rusev beats Jack Swagger with the Accolade.
Bo Dallas shows up and talks about his trip to Suplex City at the hands of Brock Lesnar, and says he survived, saying he is now "Bo strong" and wishes to teach everyone to be "Bo strong" like him. All they have to do is Bolieve.
Bo Dallas beats Zack Ryder.
The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
Bayley beats Charlotte after a Belly-to-Bayley from the top rope.
Michael Cole interviewed Kevin Owens earlier this week. Owens wants the NXT back, not only because of the memento of what he did to Sami Zayn, but because it's more money in his pocket and he can't stand walking down the entrance ramp without it. He also questions William Regal's motives, thinking Regal will screw him over at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn. He proposes a ladder match in case Regal doesn't have a crooked referee screw him out of the NXT Championship. When Cole asks Owens if he can beat Finn Balor, Owens just removes the microphone and leaves.
Bull Dempsey watches the "Bull-Fit" promo again...and decides to do it right this time. But can he pull it off...?
Baron Corbin quickly beats Steve Cutler.
Bayley asks William Regal for a shot at the NXT Women's title. Regal sets up a match against Becky Lynch for next week, and whoever wins will become #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.
Tyler Breeze beats Aaron Solow. After the match, William Regal shows up and tells Breeze that his opponent at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn is none other than Japanese legend Jushin "Thunder" Liger.
Uhaa Nation - now known as Apollo Crews - debuts at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.
Byron Saxton interviewed Finn Balor earlier this week. Finn is ecstatic to be NXT Champion, but he's more focused on Kevin Owens, whose malicious actions did not surprise him at the contract signing, and he doesn't believe Owens can effectively back his words up with actions. Sami Zayn has helped Finn prepare for this match, reminding him not to take Owens lightly. As for the ladder match proposal, Finn shakes it off and says that Brooklyn will prove that Tokyo was not a fluke, and he plans to beat Owens again.
The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) beat Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder. After the match, Dawson and Dash take down Mojo and hit Ryder with the Shatter Machine.
The Vaudevillians (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) meet with William Regal and get their rematch against Blake and Murphy for the NXT Tag Team Championships at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn following the interference from Alexa Bliss. Regal asks them to come up with a way to counter Alexa's interference.
Bull Dempsey is getting it right with the fitness...but can he tackle the dreaded tire? Why, yes, he does.