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Welcome to PWInsider.com’s coverage of Night One of Wrestlemania 38 from Arlington, Texas.
Your host is Kayla Braxton and she is joined by Peter Rosenberg, Kevin Patrick, Booker T, and John Layfield.
They run through the card for tonight’s show.
We take a look at the Raw Women’s Championship Match with a video package.
John says that no matter what happened before, this is Wrestlemania. They are in the prime of their lives and they at their best. Kayla reminds us of the 26 second match at SummerSlam. Booker says that Becky thinks she is the best. She has the cloak of invincibility. She thinks she can win any night, by any means necessary. He says Bianca will have to switch gears and get a little dirty. Peter says that the only thing to be critical about is whether Bianca can get serious when needed. Peter says Bianca cutting Becky’s hair might have been that moment. Kevin says Bianca may have gone too far going after Becky’s voice and her hair.
Kayla asks who needs this victory more. Bianca is trying to repeat last year’s Mania performance. Peter says that Bianca wins this more and she has to show that her title reign was not a fluke. Booker says it is easy to get there, but difficult to stay there. Bianca has a chance to right all wrongs to show that she is the best athlete. John says it will be a night to remember forever or a night of regret. Kevin mentions how Becky has been on a roll. Kayla says it has been a long time since Becky lost a match. Becky wants it more. John asks Kevin who the Irishman is going to pick and he goes with Becky and John says he is not shocked. Peter picks Bianca and says that Bianca might be the best athlete in WWE. John says Bianca wants it and needs it more. Tonight is Bianca’s time. Booker picks Bianca too.
Kevin mentions Steve Austin and we have a video package.
Kayla says she is curious who will get the first stunner tonight. Peter says he saw Steve Austin earlier and he says that Austin is jacked. Booker says this is a moment for Steve to make the walk back through the glass to the ring. He says he cannot wait to see what happened. Everyone wanted to be Steve Austin. John says there are certain people from Texas you don’t mess with and he mentions Nolan Ryan, Earl Campbell and Steve Austin.
We go to Matt Camp in the parking lot with a lot of people.
We take a look at the Wrestlemania stage reveal.
Kayla asks if they have a favorite set reveal.
We take a look at the Smackdown Tag Title Match with a video package.
Kayla mentions the Usos’ appearance on the Bump and how they do not feel that this is the most important weekend for the family.
John says that brother tag teams can get on a roll. Booker says the Usos have been doing it how they were supposed to since they started. Booker says the Usos are going to wreck shop. Kayla asks John about Boogs and Nakamura. John says that a matchup is not good for someone and the Usos are too good for them tonight. Peter says the biggest risk for the Usos if they are too confident. Kevin mentions they have been champions for 257 days, but looking at Boogs’ strength it is impressive. Booker says the Usos are going to eclipse what Harlem Heat ever did.
Kayla asks if there is any advice he has for them. He tells them they can’t play or jive, it has to be business. John says Boogs and Nakamura can be singles champions but they are not as good as the Usos. He says the Usos are one of the greatest of all time. Peter says that we have to see that Boogs is more than a guitar player.
Maria Menounous is in the back with Seth Rollins.
Seth says it is all about the fashion, style, and Wrestlemania. Maria asks Seth about his match tonight and if he knows who his opponent will be. Seth says he wants to know who Vince chooses. Is it a legend from the past? Is it a Hall of Famer? Is it someone from NXT like Bron Breakker or Carmelo Hayes? What if it is Vince McMahon himself? Seth says he has learned that no matter who his opponent is, it is not about them, it is about him.
Kayla asks how it feels to not know who your opponent is and how dangerous it could be. John says he does not think Seth cares. John says Seth will create a Wrestlemania moment tonight. Booker says Seth is pretty upbeat but Seth is cunning and calculating. If you put yourself in position, Seth will try to end your career. His opponent will have to have his head on a swivel. Kevin talks about how Seth was acting when he thought he was not going to be on Wrestlemania. Peter says this is a moment where the fans are glued to their television or to their seats for when the music plays.
We go to footage of the unveiling of the Undertaker statue.
We take a look at the Hall of Fame ceremony.
Booker says the fans make them feel a certain way at a ceremony like that.
Josh Richards joins the panel. He mentions that he had an instagram page for finishers. Kayla asks if Owens is going to get a stunner and Josh says he is hoping Owens gets three.
We take a look at the Austin/Owens angle and we go to a video package.
Peter says that he is so excited for that moment and he will scream like a little kid when the glass breaks. Booker says this will be a moment that everyone will remember. Kevin says that everyone in the back is talking about Steve Austin as what they are looking for.
Jackie Redmond is inside with a bunch of fans.
We take a look at Kevin Owens at Wrestlemania Axxess.
They run through the card for Night Two.
We go back to the parking lot with Matt Camp.
Jerry Lawler has replaced John Layfield on the panel.
We take a look at the Mysterios versus Logan Paul and Miz match with a video package.
Jake Paul has joined the panel.
Jake has some words for the crowd and he says that Rey is old. Jake says his brother has been preparing for this his entire life. This is what they were built for. He has been locked in training for this moment. His brother and Miz will get the win and everyone will bow down to them. Kayla asks if he is surprised at Logan and Miz being able to get along. Peter asks if he is nervous watching his brother. Jake says Logan fought Floyd Mayweather so he is not afraid of Rey.
Booker says that Rey is one of the most accomplished wrestlers. Booker asks if the Miz is getting Logan Paul in trouble over what Miz said about Cleveland. Jake says Logan does not control what Miz says. They are going into battle together. They both love Cleveland. Booker says he wants to make sure that Logan is not a follower. Jerry says Miz can handle both Mysterios by himself. Booker asks Jerry if he thinks Miz and Logan will win. Jerry says it won’t be a problem.
Peter asks if Jake will ever get in the ring.
We return to the stadium where Jackie Redmond is with more fans.
It is time to take a look at the New Day feud with Sheamus, Ridge Holland, and Butch with a video package.
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are in the back with Maria.
Xavier says he was not going to let Kofi go at it alone against the Eastenders rejects. Kofi says they have to show everyone that they will put their feet betwixt the cheeks of their opponents. Maria asks about the numbers advantage they are going against. Kofi says this isn’t the first time they had their backs against the wall.
Kevin mentions how Xavier and Kofi are emotional without Big E here. Booker says they are trying to get their feet back. Booker says Butch is the X Factor in their match because he is dangerous. Kayla mentions how the New Day are one of the best tag teams in history but their opponents are big and strong. Peter says that Sheamus and Ridge are dangerous and adding Butch makes them more dangerous. Jerry says he is looking at Sheamus to lead his team and Sheamus is on a different level now. Kayla says being a hot head can lead to problems.
Kayla wishes the best for Big E and his recovery.
Jerry mentions what Big E told him about wrestling until he was 35 and then he gets injured a year after that. Booker thinks that Big E will make a full recovery. Kevin mentions that Big E lost last year at Wrestlemania and he went on to win the WWE Championship.
We take a look at Drew Mcintyre and Baron Corbin with a video package.
Booker brings up the comments about Drew’s mother and then Peter brings up what happened at the Oscars. He says that Drew is motivated. Kayla says she jokes a lot when she gets nervous. Kevin says that Corbin is undefeated but Drew hasn’t gotten his hands on him. Kevin says Drew told him he gets to get his hands on Corbin. Jerry says that Corbin has made it personal. Booker says we have seen it before what happens when someone makes it personal. You get your ass kicked.
We see footage of Riddick Moss winning the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal on Smackdown.
Kayla wonders if Moss is better off without Corbin.
Riddick Moss shows up and says that Kayla should as him directly. Kayla comments on Moss’ attire and he says that they are all dressed sharp tonight. Kayla asks him how will Corbin do. Moss says Corbin will stay undefeated tonight. Corbin won the Andre the Giant Battle Royal and retired Kurt Angle.
We take a look at what WWE did in the Dallas area this week.
Titus O’Neil introduces the organizations that WWE helped out this week.
We take a look at Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair with a video package.
Akbar Gbaja-Biamila joins the panel and he says he has had a lot of fun today.
Akbar mentions seeing Ronda at Wrestlemania 35 and this will be an epic matchup. You have Charlotte and her DNA going against Ronda. Peter says that Charlotte feels like she has a lot to prove. Akbar says tonight is the night for Charlotte to prove herself. Kevin mentions that Ronda has had one singles match since winning the Royal Rumble. Akbar says the hunger can prevail over experience.
Peter asks Akbar about Steve Austin. He says Austin will come back in shape for tonight. Peter asks how will it be if Austin gets in a fight with Owens. Will ring rust be a factor. Jerry says he hopes we see a fight. Knowing Steve, he guarantees that there will be a fight tonight. Akbar says Austin will knock the heck out of Owens.
Kayla asks Akbar about Roman and Brock. Akbar says Roman will pull it out. Booker says that match will be the Shucky Ducky Quack Quack Moment of the Night. Peter says it is a big moment for Brock’s legacy as much as Roman’s. Kayla mentions how laid back Brock has been.
Jerry wonders who Vince McMahon will put in the ring against Seth Rollins.
Kayla asks about the Becky/Bianca match. Jerry says wait until you see Becky tonight. He says he did not recognize her. Akbar says he is going with Becky Lynch. Peter mentions the year that Bianca has had. Booker says Bianca has the opportunity to right the wrongs.
Akbar is asked about the Mysterios versus Logan Paul and Miz. He says it will be a big time match and very interesting.
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