Rusev says the League of Nations crush the New Day. Sheamus says it was just a taste of what will happen at Wrestlemania. They taught those unicorns a lesson. Sheamus says they are not in the same class as the League of Nations. Sheamus wants us to take a look at what happened last week.
Barrett asks about how is that for the Power of Positivity.
Alberto says at the end of the day New Day sucks.
Big E interrupts with the New Day's introduction.
Big E says you might have put hands on your boys, but one thing is clear. The New Day does not suck. They have never sucked.
Xavier says they should not be surprised that you are talking Hot Garbage. Exhibit A . . . You . . . Are . . . Trash. You . . . are . . . trash. You . . . are . . . Trash.
Kofi says they really mean that. Kofi says thank god you started wearing boots Rusev because people complained about your feet scaring all of the kids. Kofi wants to know what happened to Del Rio. You came out in a limo and you had a ring announcer. Now you are stuck in the League of Nations. King Barrett. No throne, no cape, no crown, no scepter. What a waste of a king.
What if the New Day were the Three Kings of the Ring. Xavier tells Wade Barrett to go to the gallows for his public shaming and he is SHAMED.
Sheamus, your parent knew early what you were going to be by putting Shame in your name. They could have called you Mike or John or Steve, but you were called Sheamus.
Big E says that can be resolved with a box of BOOTY-Os.
Everyone brawls on the floor and Sheamus is sent into the ringside barrier.
The New Day stand tall in the ring as we get ready for our scheduled match.
Match Number Two: Rusev (with Sheamus, Wade Barrett, and Albeto Del Rio) versus Big E (with Xavier Woods and Kofi KIngston)
The bell rings and Rusev goes to the floor. Big E punches Rusev and sends him back into the ring. Big E kicks Rusev in the corner. Big E with a running shoudler tackle accompanied by Francesca 2. Big E gets a near fall. Big E with a kick to the midsection. Big E puts Rusev on the apron for the splash and he connects.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Rusev wtih a reverse chin lock and body scissors. We see Big E being sent into the ring steps aas well as other brawling during the commercial break. Rusev with a drop kick for a near fall. Rusev with kicks while we see Woods and Kingston down in Yeatonville. Rusev with more kicks but Big E punches back. Rusev with a running elbow drop. Rusev with a rear chin lock. Rusev wtih an Irish whip but Big E with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Rusev with another overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Big E with a standard belly-to-belly suplex. Big E sets for the Warrior Splash but Rusev gets his knees up and Rusev with a jumping spin kick for a near fall.
Rusev with a splash into the corner and then he send Big E to the mat. Rusev misses a jumping side kick. Big E goes for a Big Ending but Rusev escapes. Big E with a uranage for a near fall. Rusev goes to the apron and he goes for the spear through the ropes but Rusev with a knee. Rusev with a round kick and he gets a near fall. Big E with a back body drop and Big E hits the Warrior Splash for a near fall. Barrett distracts Big E and Rusev with a thrust kick for a near fall. Woods with a drop toe hold to Del Rio on the floor and then he sends Barrett into the ring post. Woods with a kick to Del RIo but Sheamus takes care of WOods.
Sheamus gets on the apron and Rusev stomps on the back and he tries for the Accolade, but Big E gets Rusev on his shoulders for an Electric Chair Drop. Sheamus gets on the apron again and Big E with a spear through the ropes. Kofi with Trouble in Paradise on the apron and then Big E hits the Big Ending for the three count.
Winner: Big E
After the match, Woods does his tryout for the Mummer's Parade.
Bray Wyatt says the equinox is upon us. It is the rebirth of the soul. It is a chance to be born again. Luke says one cannot be granted a new beginning without sacrificing another. Erick says that pain is excruciating and paradise awaits you on the other side. Braun says the god of war watches over him tonight. He offers Dean Ambrose's soul as sacrifice for his family.
Bray says when the sun rises again, he will ascend to his eternal throne.
We go to commercial.
We are back with the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal Trophy at ringside.
Big Show makes his way to the ring and he stands next to the Trophy.
Big Show says he has been coming to Philadelphia for more than 20 years and he says the people keep it real. Show says he has been known to run his mouth a few times. He wants to shoot straight. He says he thinks he is the greatest giant of all time because he needs to believe it. Andre was the greatest giant. He carved the path and was the first and greatest giant. All other giants strive to be like Andre. That is why it is very important to him to win the Andre the Giant Battle Royal last year. It is important to be a two time Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal winner.
The Social Outcasts come out and make their way to the ring. Slater says your mark on history will be the Social Outcasts biggest victims.
Bo says that when their powers are combined, they are like a Cinderella story.
Curtis says they are something cool like Voltron. They will have no trouble eliminating Big Show. Curtis Yis.
Rose tells Show to ignore the stupid Yis and he tells Show that he is in trouble.
Show says his biggest problem is which one of you to knock out first.
Slater says they have a hashtag for Show. It is the Bigger They are the Harder theyFall.
Show grabs Slater by the throat and hten he fights off all three men. Axel with a running kick to the head. They work over Show but Kane's pyro sounds and he makes his way to the ring.
The Social Outcasts wait for Kane to get in the ring and he takes care of all four men. He sends Rose and Slater over the top and then he sends Axel over the top with an uppercut. Bo offers his hand to Kane. Kane shakes Bo's hand and throws him over the top rope.
Show hugs Kane but Kane was not out to help Show. Kane choke slams Show from the turnbuckles and he summons the pyro from the turnbuckles.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for the newest inductee in the WWE Hall of Fame to be announced and it is Stan Hansen.
Match Number Three: Fandango versus Chris Jericho
The bell rings and Jericho with punches and kicks. Jericho with an elbow and forearm to the back as Jericho calls Fandango a stupid man and an idiot. Fandango with chops and jabs. Fandango with clotheslines and a spinning heel kick. Jericho sends Fandango over the top rope but Fandango lands on the apron and Fandango drops Jericho on the top rope. Fandango goes up top and misses the FandangoBam Jam.
Chris tries for the Walls of Jericho and AJ Styles comes out and starts a Y2Jackass chant.
Fandango with an inside cradle for a near fall. Jericho with a Codebreaker for the three count.
Winner: Chris Jericho
After the match, Jericho tells Styles to come to the ring so Styles does. Jericho goes to the floor to avoid Styles.
AJ says that Jericho says he is the best in the world at what he does and it seems like he is the best at running away from him. AJ says he has competed all over the world but there is one place he hasn't competed . . . Wrestlemania. You are upset because you think they have chosen AJ over you Chris. How about you face him at Mania and then he will show Chris and the world why they chant his name.
We get more comments about the Hell in a Cell Match. Mick says the hairs on his arm are rising as they talk about this match.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, and Pat Patterson talk about how Shane McMahon has no concern for his body. Booker talks about him. John Cena says that Shane is more motivated and more driven than anyone. Renzo Gracie says that whatever you teach him he soaks it in like a sponge. He trainer says that Shane never says no.
Chris Jericho says Vince does not think Shane can win, but what if he does? Road Dogg says the hope for change will make it worth it. Shawn says that his money is always on the Undertaker but Shane might have a chance. JBL says the deck cannot be more stacked against Shane since this is Taker's match and his show. Austin says it will be chaos. Mick says that there are matches that make you put everything down.
Pat Patterson and John Cena say that Undertaker will win. Booker has no idea who will win. Chris Jericho says this could be the biggest main event in Wrestlemania history.
Kevin Owens is talking to a few referees about the Triple Threat Match and we go to commercial.
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