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We see what happened last week when Rusev said no to John Cena. Cena mentions the contrasting opinions of the fans. He says this is one of those rare occasions when those of you who are not in his corner are having a wonderful time. It was you who got to see Rusev defeat him at Fastlane. They also saw him last week ask for a rematch at Wrestlemania when Rusev said no.
Those of you not in his corner, he has news for you. Don’t stay this happy so long. He would love to give Rusev his first loss on the biggest change, he is going to change, adapt, and overcome. If you are going to climb to the mountain and you trip on your way to the top, you wipe yourself off and continue to seek that prize.
Rusev you are a marked man and he will get his hands on you soon.
John says his focus is on Wrestlemania. If you are one of the 75,000 to be in Levi Stadium or the millions on the WWE Network, he is going to enter himself in the Andre the Giant Battle Royal. He says he will make a giant statement . . .
Stephanie McMahon interrupts and she makes her way to the ring.
Stephanie wants to know when people declare what match they are going to be in, let alone the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
John mentions that Miz, Fandango, and Adam Rose declared their intention to be in the match and they are not a murderer’s row.
Stephanie says that Andre is a symbol of the excellence in the WWE. Andre was her friend. Stephanie says that Cena cannot be in the Battle Royal.
John says that in that photo, you could tell that Stephanie was not the bitch that she is today. John says that he was not trying to belittle Andre the Giant. Any Wrestlemania moment is one to remember. John points out that he is a fifteen time champion and he has been in ten Wrestlemanias.
Stephanie points out that John is not a friend of the Authority. You got the Authority fired. If you couldn’t get the job done against Rusev, maybe they can find someone who can do it.
John says that it is not about Rusev, the Authority, or Sting. It is about Wrestlemania. The day John Cena isn’t in Wrestlemania is . . .
Stephanie says that many people have said that without them, the WWE would not survive, but it has thrived. What if John Cena did not wrestle at Wrestlemania and the crowd likes it. Wrestlemania will still be the biggest show. John, you are not special or unique. You need to think where would John Cena be without WWE?
Curtis Axel comes out and he tells you not to change the channel. Axel says that he has been in the Royal Rumble for 35 days, 26 hours, and counting. He says that he is often imitated, but never eliminated. Curtis says if you are looking for an opponent for Rusev, he is a perfect choice. He is third generation and he knew Andre as a child. Two wins would be special.
Curtis says that Stephanie is an inspiration to him.
Stephanie says finally we have someone who shows respect. She says that if you want to prove yourself, why don’t you face Curtis Axel right now.
Stephanie says the only way you compete against Rusev at Wrestlemania is to change his mind and get him to accept the match.
Axel channels Hulk Hogan and he throws out a WHATCHA GONNA DO and he rips his shirt like Hogan.
Cena tells Axel he is going to give him on chance to leave the ring. Cena tells Axel if this match starts, you will not walk out of this ring.
We go to commercial.
Match Number Three: John Cena versus Curtis Axel
Axel starts an AxelMania chant and then he does the hand to the ear and Cena does not move. Axel does a pose down and then Axel turns around and Cena with a clothesline. Cena with a punch to Axel and Axel falls into the ropes. Axel gets back to his feet and he Hulks Up and turns around into a clothesline. Cena with an Attitude Adjustment and an STF and Axel taps out.
Winner: John Cena
After the match, Rusev’s music plays and he comes out with Lana. She congratulates him on his victory. Rusev reminds Cena of what Stephanie said about Cena facing him at Wrestlemania. Rusev says that since it is his choice to make . . . his answer is . . .
Rusev calls the fans ignorant when they what and he says it is not their decision. The crowd chants ‘USA’ and Rusev says his answer is ‘No’
We see Michael Cole’s interview with Michael Hayes and Arn Anderson.
Michael asks them what makes Sting so special. Michael says that Sting had the drive to make it to the top. Arn says that Sting was the first to walk in and the last to walk out.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for Triple H to make his way to the ring and he is dressed as COO HHH.
We see what happened at Fastlane to lead to this match.
Hunter says in 1995 he looked Vince McMahon in the eye and said he wanted an opportunity. Twenty years later, thirteen titles, and the COO. It looks like he took advantage of his opportunity. At Fastlane, he gave Sting the chance to be bigger than he ever was for a fleeting chance to have a moment on the grandest stage of them all. Hunter says that Sting chose to do it with the wrong guy.
Sting will step into the ring with the Game, the King of Kings. He will make sure that it is as if Sting’s career never existed.
Why didn’t Sting come here after all of these years? Everyone has a theory.
Hunter brings Booker T into the ring since he knows Sting.
Hunter says he heard what Booker said a few minutes ago when he said that he wasn’t allowed in the WWE. Why do you think Sting never came here?
Booker says he knows Sting. He has gone down the road with Sting many times. He knows Hunter and he knows that Hunter is not afraid to use his influence and power. He probably would have blocked Sting from coming into the WWE too.
Hunter asks Booker if he believes the conspiracy theories. You are just like the kids who think they know the ins and outs of the industry.
Booker says that Sting is a stand up dude. Sting is loyal. He was the last man standing in WCW. Booker tells Hunter that best for business or not, you cannot control Sting. No one can. Flair, Hogan, the nWo, and Eric Bischoff could not control Sting. Sting is here in the WWE and you got to deal with it at Wrestlemania.
Hunter says if no one can control Sting, why couldn’t he come here? Maybe Sting didn’t want to come here. Hunter says that is your opinion.
Control is a funny thing because you have power over people. When you don’t have control, it is a scary thing. Hunter thanks Booker for coming into the ring . . . and you’re fired.
Booker walks up the ramp and Hunter tells him to stop. He tells Booker he is just messing with you. He says that Booker is great at what he does. He is a valuable member of the commentary team. Hunter says that is an example of what control is. Hunter says that he has been an opportunity on a silver platter. He has been handed an opportunity to end a legacy, end an icon, end the last vestige of WCW. He will do what he does better than anyone else. He will take advantage of that situation and he will put an end to Sting.
Match Number Four: Paige versus Nikki Bella (with Brie Bella) for the Divas Championship
They lock up and Nikki with a shoulder tackle but Paige with a leg sweep and a near fall. Paige sends Nikki throat first into the turnbuckles and then Paige with a head butt for a near fall. Paige tries for the PTO but Nikki gets to the ropes. Nikki rolls to the floor and we go to commercial.
We are back and Nikki with a surfboard to Paige. We see Paige with a baseball slide during commercial and we see more footage of Nikki with an Alabama Slam. Nikki gets a near fall. Nikki with a reverse chin lock. Paige with elbows but Nikki with a spinebuster.
Paige with a kick and then both women go for clotheslines and both go down. Paige with short arm clotheslines to Nikki followed by a running drop kick and she gets a near fall. Paige goes for the PTO and Brie gets on the apron and for some reason Paige focuses on Brie and kicks her off the apron. Paige avoids a forearm and she punches Nikki and applies the PTO.
Brie interferes and the referee calls for the bell.
Winner: Paige (by disqualification)
After the match, Brie holds Paige for Nikki but AJ Lee’s music plays and Nikki and Brie forget how to move as AJ comes to the ring. AJ attacks Nikki and Brie but Nikki hits AJ from behind while AJ works over Brie. Paige makes the save for AJ.
Paige and AJ kick Brie to the apron. Then they throw Nikki to the floor.
It looks like Paige and AJ are friends again.
We go to commercial.
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