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Triple H started the show by hyping the crowd on the road to WrestleMania. He was giving us a recap of what happened last night. The crowd was still hot for Kofi Kingston. He said that regarding Becky Lynch, in corporate speak, she should be arrested. But otherwise, what she did was pretty cool.
He made one of two announcements - Six members of DX, including Chyna, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Second, a list of NXT Superstars would be making their debuts, the first two: Aleister Black and Ricochet. Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa were also announced. And then he made a third announcement - a tables match between Baron Corbin and Braun Strowman.
Baron Corbin vs. Braun Strowman - Tables match
Corbin went for a shot on the ribs of Strowman, showing that they're still injured from last night. Strowman sent him into the barricade and went for the table, but Corbin attacked him from behind and sent him rib first into the barricade, twice. Corbin decided that he didn't need the table yet and put it back under the ring. Strowman Irish Whipped Corbin into the barricade before attacking him.
Corbin removed Strowman's shirt and started stomping on his ribs covered in Kinesio tape. Corbin continued the onslaught but Strowman finally suplexed him onto the steel ramp. Braun took a lot of damage as well. Braun Strowman went to the announcer's desk and tried to send him through with a powerslam but Corbin pushed him away.
A table was set up in the ring and Strowman was in control. Corbin nearly shoved Strowman towards the table but The Monster Among Men stopped in his tracks. Corbin evaded the table and tried to jump on Strowman outside but ate the big steel steps to the face and body. Strowman threw it away and Corbin charged at him back in the ring but he ended up running into Strowman's arms, and The Monster Among Men powerslammed him through the table.
Result: Braun Strowman def. Baron Corbin
Paul Heyman came out as Braun Strowman exited, and Strowman held his suit tight before letting him go. Paul Heyman said he couldn't say he was surprised by Braun Strowman's actions. He said that everyone was jealous of his client - the most dominant champion in WWE and MMA history. Finn Balor, the man who took Brock Lesnar to his limit, interrupted Heyman.
Finn Balor gets saved by an unlikely name
Balor said that with the prestigious lineage of the Intercontinental Championship, he was proud to be champion. Lio rush came out and he was not smiling. Rush distracted Finn Balor and Bobby Lashley attacked him from behind. The beatdown began and Balor was saved by the debuting Ricochet!
Finn Balor & Ricochet vs Finn Balor & Bobby Lashley
Ricochet and Rush began the action. Rush tried to hit the Hurricanrana on Ricochet but he somehow landed on his feet. He began to display his freaky athleticism and flashy offence. Bobby Lashley spiked Ricochet down and looked at Lio Rush, indicating to Rush that that's how it's done.
Ricochet fought back and drives Lashley into the ropes and sent him out. He did his acrobatics and his standard poses, leaving Lashley a little flustered. Rush signalled for a tag and got a try against Ricochet. The former North American champ then tagged in the new Intercontinental Champion in.
Balor got his opportunity and was fingertips away but Lio Rush made sure to isolate Balor. He rolled Balor to his corner and tagged Lashley in. Ricochet finally got tagged again and the pace instantly went up. He hit a flying dropkick to Rush and Lashley.
He took Rush out with a beautiful suicide dive and the crowd went nuts. He flipped over the barricade when Lashley charged and Balor sent Lashley packing. Ricochet went up top and hit his finisher to pick up the win.
Result: Ricochet & Finn Balor def. Bobby Lashley & Lio Rush
Lucha House Party vs. Zack Ryder & Kurt Hawkins
The match began while we were in a backstage segment. Dorado and Metalik were in the match and kept the pressure on the opponent team. Zack Ryder was getting destroyed but managed to tag in Curt Hawkins who took control of the match and got three near falls on Dorado.
Curt Hawkins was setting up for the finisher when Metalik interfered and Dorado took advantage and got a dropkick in as well as a pin and Hawkins' losing streak continues.
Result: Lucha House Party def. Zack Ryder & Kurt Hawkins
Heavy Machinery came out to the ramp and were being interviewed by Charly Caruso. Lacey Evans came out for no reason and 'took a stroll' before Heavy Machinery were talking about eating steaks and lifting weights. The interview was cut short as the tag team did their strut on the ramp before leaving.
The Revival vs. Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano
Dash Wilder and Johnny Gargano kicked off the match. All four men involved in the match were champions, albeit on different brands. Dawson was tagged in and resumed their offence on Gargano. Gargano sent The Revival outside and hit a big dive before both teams started fighting ringside.
Gargano was tagged in and hit multiple German Suplexes on Dawson and sent Wilder out of the ring. The Revival returned and hit a Shatter Machine for a near fall on Tommaso Ciampa. Revival sent Gargano outside and focused on Gargano who kicked both opponents in the face and hit a dive in the ring.
Ciampa and Gargano hit the double finisher DIY and got the big win on their RAW debut.
Result: Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano def. The Revival
Caruso was interviewing Balor and Ricochet backstage and Finn said this night was about the debuting Ricochet, letting Charly do a solo interview. Ricochet promised to prove it to the WWE Universe that this is just the beginning and that there is only one Ricochet.
The tag team champions make their victory speech
Bayley & Sasha Banks came out to celebrate their Tag Team title victory and the crowd chanted, 'You deserve it!'. Bayley said that it took them fighting each other to figure out that they were an unbeatable team.
They both agreed to defend the titles against anyone, past or present, on any brand, event NXT. They added that the Boss and Hug connection was the strongest bond before Nia Jax and Tamina interfered.
Nia said that Sasha always loses her titles on her first defence and that their luck had run out. Nia and Tamina went after the champs but the babyfaces fought them off and they retreated allowing the champs to celebrate again.
Dean Ambrose vs. Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre slapped Dean Ambrose and screamed at him in anger as the match started and Drew McIntyre had the upper hand. Ambrose hit a neck breaker but took a claymore but McIntyre was looking to humiliate Dean before he went for the pin and picked up a victory in under 2 mins.
Result: Drew McIntyre def. Dean Ambrose
Paul Heyman came on the Titantron and said that Lesnar will not only beat Seth Rollins at WrestleMania, but he will also end Seth's career. Seth came out and promised that he will leave WrestleMania as Universal Champion even if he had to be carried away in a stretcher after the match.
Elias was out next and said he won't sing today but after a little bit of trash talking, he was playing the guitar when Aleister Black's music hit. Aleister Black said if silence is what he's seeking, then he should allow him to help. The debuting NXT star challenged Elias and Elias went for it.
Aleister Black vs. Elias
It didn't take long for Black to send Elias out of the ring. He bounced against the ropes and hit his signature sit-down pose. Elias got the better of Aleister Black and tried to go for an early pin, but didn't get it. He had Black in a headlock and was trying to make him fade to black.
Aleister Black started taking control. He jumped on the ropes and flipped over and onto Elias. He kicked Elias down and ate a knee to the face, but it was only near fall. Black hit a Black Mass kick and wiped out Elias for good.
Result: Aleister Black def. Elias
Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Ruby Riott
Ruby Riott ate two Judo throws before she retreated to ringside. She returned and caught Rousey in a throw of her own. Rousey was in trouble again as we returned from commercials and was caught in a near fall. Rousey hit three more Judo throws and went for a big move but Riott took her down and hit a top rope move for another near fall.
Riott hit a big kick to the side of the head for yet another near fall. Ronda hit a senton and went up top but Morgan distracted Rousey. Rousey took a Riott kick to the face but yet again she kicked out.
Riott went for a senton from up top but Rousey replied by hitting a crossbody to the outside on Riott's friends. Rousey hit an armbar and Riott tapped out right there. The Riott squad tried to attack Rousey but she fought them off too.
Result: Ronda Rousey (c) def. Ruby Riott and retained the RAW Women's Championship
