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We are at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California and your hosts is Renee Young. She is joined by Corey Graves, Booker T, and Byron Saxton.
We start off with the LL Cool J ‘Mania’ video.
This Kickoff Show is sponsored by Mountain Dew Kick Start.
We see the mass of humanity enter Levi’s Stadium.
Byron starts off by singing. Corey says there are few opportunities where he can say there is anywhere else he would rather be. Booker T is reading his own book to remember some of his Wrestlemania memories. He says this is Wrestlemania season so you have to be hyped.
Renee mentions the two matches on the Kickoff show. She mentions the Tag Title match while Byron mentions the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Renee says this could make someone’s career and she asks Booker how important it is to win the Battle Royal.
Booker says this is a night that everyone could remember going forward. He picks Big Show to win.
Renee mentions the tag title match and the confidence of the champions.
Renee mentions the Social Media Lounge where Tom Phillips is all by himself. He tells everyone to use the hash tag ‘Wrestlemania’. Tom says that Lita will be in the lounge in the second hour. You can join in with the hashtag ‘Ask Lita’.
Tom mentions the United States Title Match with Rusev defending against John Cena. We take a look at the video package for the match.
We see Rusev in the back and Lana is with him. She says something in Russian and Rusev does not answer. She says she will never show compassion again. Rusev says something in Bulgarian and he says he will crush John Cena and America dies.
We are back with the panel and they are still perched on the top level of the stadium.
Renee mentions Lana is back and Booker is happy to see her back and that she has the bun. Byron says that Lana is back but it does not matter. Rusev is a ferocious lion and he is going to attack even if Lana is with him.
Renee asks how will it affect John Cena and Corey says John has to worry about it because of her involvement in the past.
It is time for the regular ‘DON’T SPEND MONEY ON A PAY PER VIEW when it is $55 cheaper on the Network’ plug.
Renee mentions all of the events in the Bay Area.
We see John Cena’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel earlier this week.
Renee mentions the pressure on John Cena.
Byron says that Rusev wrote the Idiot’s Guide to Pissing off John Cena. Byron mentions that John is the first to get involved when there is something patriotic going on.
Renee asks where will Rusev go if he loses. Corey says Rusev is going nowhere. He may have to regroup with Lana if he loses, but Corey says he does not think Rusev will lose.
Booker says Rusev has backed up everything he has said. Booker reminds everyone that Rusev won the title on the Network and he has gone through everyone that has challenged him.
Renee talks about Triple H and Sting.
We go to Eden who is outside Triple H’s office door. She knocks on the door but Kane stops her and says the office is off limits. Eden suggests coming back later and Kane suggests that she leave. Kane says he needs to get ready for the Battle Royal.
We have a video package.
Renee asks Booker about what this could mean for Sting. Booker says he has been in the ring with both of them and this will be huge. Booker says the war between WCW and WWE is over. Sting was a loyal soldier for WCW, but tonight is about two men to see who is the better man. Booker says he does not want to make a prediction. He wants to enjoy the match.
Renee asks what does it mean for Triple H if Sting comes in and wins. Byron says he saw Triple H and he was a man who was prepared to do something malicious and deceitful to win. If that is the Triple H we see tonight, Sting is in trouble.
Renee wonders what will happen to the Authority if they lose. Corey says he does not know what to expect if Hunter loses. Booker says it could be a mistake to get into the ring with Sting. Byron says that Flair did pick Hunter to win.
Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury are in the back and Jamie is excited to be here at Wresstlemania. Jamie gets some coffee and he wants to know where the sugar is. Gerry Brisco and Pat Patterson stop by and Gerry has the sugar.
Jamie stops Joey from saying what he wants to Brisco and Patterson. Jamie says they have to deal with Seth and leave.
Pat and Gerry call them a bunch of stooges.
We have a video package for Randy Orton and Seth Rollins.
Renee mentions Randy’s advantage with experience, but Seth has done some dastardly things.
Byron says that in 2003 Triple H proclaimed Randy the future. Now Seth is called the future. Randy does not play well with others while Seth has shown that he will work with the Authority.
Booker reminds us that he talked to both men for Wrestlemania Today and they had different viewpoints.
It is time to go to the Social Media Lounge again and Tom reminds us about Lita’s appearance next hour. Tom also mentions the matches during hour two.
We take a look at some of the festivities around the San Francisco Bay area for Wrestlemania week.
Renee asks about seeing the fans interact with all of the Superstars.
Byron says it is like a family and Wrestlemania is a family reunion.
Renee mentions the WWE Hall of Fame. Booker says he loved the Bushwhackers.
We look at the Vine Booth from the Hall of Fame.
We take a look at the Divas Tag Match with a video package.
Renee says AJ and Paige should be on the same side because they have a common enemy. Corey agrees but says they have the same common goal, to become Divas Champion. Byron says it is individuality versus the establishment.
Booker says the Bellas have earned everything they got. It is jealousy and he says women naturally hate each other.
Renee mentions the pageantry and the mystique as we see footage for the Bray Wyatt and Undertaker match.
Renee points out we have not seen the Undertaker in a year when he was brutalized in the ring by Brock Lesnar.
Byron says that for Bray Wyatt this is his defining moment especially if he can beat Undertaker. He has been banging on Pandora’s Box and when it opens, Bray may be over his head when you consider Taker’s track record.
Booker is asked if Bray has bitten off more than he can chew. This is Wrestlemania. He says that he thought he had an advantage over Undertaker when he faced him at a pay per view, but then the lights went out and it got him off his game.
Renee asks Corey about Bray and what he is expecting. Corey says no one in WWE walks the line between madness and genius like Bray. He is great at playing mind games. Bray was laughing when the lightning bolt hit the rocking chair. Time is on Bray’s side and he thinks Bray can beat him.
Renee mentions that Tyson and Cesaro were confident going into their match. Corey says they are on the same page.
Renee mentions the main event between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns.
We have a video package.
Renee asks about Brock re-signing and its effect on the main event.
Corey says Brock made a statement by signing the contract. He will be here and he will be champion for a long time. Maybe Roman can beat him, but he does not know.
Booker says Brock will defend his title. Brock will try to get this over quick. He mentions that he talked to Paul Heyman about what will happen as the match progresses.
Renee asks how Roman will do on a big stage. Byron mentions the pact the Shield made. Roman is the first guy to attain the goal of making it to the top. This could be the crowning moment.
We have another video package.
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