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We begin with a recap of the saga between Roman, Edge and Bryan last week.
We kick of this week’s SmackDown with Edge. He says what happened at Fastlane and last week didn’t need to happen, or maybe it did. Maybe it was inevitable and maybe he was naive thinking he can gravel the road to WrestleMania without any speed bumps or hitting any roadkill but that’s what Daniel Bryan has done by weaseling his way into his match at WrestleMania. He thought Daniel would understand where he’s coming from because he was one of the superstars that made him think that a comeback was possible. Tagging with him at Fastlane was intriguing, but that wasn’t enough for him. He was focused on Roman, but he forgot about Daniel and shame on him because he should see an opportunist coming.
Bryan comes up with a bunch of scenarios that portrays him to be so brave, but after Pearce’s decision, he realizes that he got outplayed. He’s mad at Daniel, but he also has to thank him because he had time to reflect, he looked in the mirror, and he finally liked what he saw. He finally saw the guy who when he is backed in a corner, comes out biting, swinging and whatever he has to do. He finally saw the Rated R superstar. While he’s out here, let’s throw up the graphic for his masterpiece at WrestleMania. Adam Pearce’s validation for his paycheck. Way to go, Adam. But he doesn’t think Adam understands the consequences of what he’s done, neither does Roman or Bryan.
Did he snap at Fastlane? Did he snap after Pearce made it a triple threat? Yes he did. He finally woke the hell up. He is a man that Roman and Daniel aspires to be, a WWE Hall of Fame legend. The Ultimate Opportunist. And he is finally, once again, the Rated R Superstar. Last week, when he held that steel chair and felt it crash into Roman and Daniel’s bodies, it felt so good. He had both of them for the con-chair-to. THIS close. And it’s going to happen. When it does, he won’t hesitate.
Still to come, Daniel Bryan vs. Jey Uso in a Street Fight.
Edge is walking backstage, and he’s asked about not addressing tonight’s street fight. He says if he’ feels badly that Bryan might get beaten senseless, he doesn’t. And he knows the next question is what if Bryan can’t make it to WrestleMania, would he feel badly? No, he wouldn’t. He’ll enjoy it.
The Alpha Academy is out. Gable has transformed Otis into a force of nature and unleashed his inner Alpha through the use of his enormous mental acumen. The Alpha Academy is peaking at the right time, and when they peak, they will peak hard. They will outshine their tag team partners, the SmackDown Tag Team Champions, and next week, they’ll win the tag titles for the Academy.
Alpha Academy, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode vs. The Mysterios and The Street Profits
Alpha Academy picks up the win with the flying splash by Otis.
Winners: Alpha Academy, Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler
Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville are talking in the back. Paul Heyman brings something in from Roman Reigns – an indemnification clause, a Hold Harmless agreement that strips Jey Uso from all liability in tonight’s Street Fight against Daniel Bryan. Heyman says this match tonight could shorten Bryan’s career and impact the WrestleMania Triple Threat. Pearce says he should’ve expected Heyman to… Deville interrupts and says Heyman made a really good point. Heyman agrees and walks off.
Back from the break and Graves is in the ring with WrestleMania 37 opponents, Rollins and Cesaro. Rollins interrupts over Graves asking Cesaro the first question, but tells him to go ahead. Graves asks if this will be the breakthrough moment Cesaro has needed. He says it definitely will be the biggest match of his career. Cesaro says he can’t and will not fail, whatever it takes, because something is different in the air, he can feels it. He taunts Rollins for last week’s Cesaro Swing. Rollins feels like Graves and Cesaro are trying to shake him up but it won’t happen because he is untouchable at this time of year. He touts his WrestleMania record and compares himself to some of the historic WWE moments.
Graves asks Cesaro of he believes he has what it takes to beat Rollins on The Grandest Stage of Them All. Cesaro says he wouldn’t be here if he didn’t know he could beat Rollins at WrestleMania. Not only dos he know he can win, he knows he can embarrass Rollins at WrestleMania. Rollins goes on about being unshakeable. Cesaro says that may be true but he’s not un-swingable. Cesaro goes on mocking Rollins and Rollins is seething now. He dismisses Graves and goes on insulting Cesaro, saying he will embarrass Cesaro so bad at WrestleMania. Fans boo as Rollins goes on yelling.
Rollins says he isn’t even going to let Cesaro get to WrestleMania, he’s going to end the dream right now. Cesaro steps to him and dares him to swing. Rollins drops the mic but hesitates, then backs away out of the ring as the boos get louder. Cesaro stares Rollins down as he heads to the back with the music starting up.
We see Carmella standing backstage. Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler and Reginald, her former sommelier, walk past her. Jax asks Carmella, “Didn’t treat my very well, did you?” Carmella shrugs and they walk off. Back to commercial.
Shayna Baszler vs. Natalya
Natalya wins a short match with an inside cradle after a series of reversals.
Winner: Natalya
After the match, there’s a big brawl between Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler, Tamina and Natalya, Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke, The Riott Squad and Lana and Naomi. The series of attacks end with Natalya and Tamina double teaming Lana and standing tall.
Sami Zayn is backstage for his Red Carpet Premiere for the conspiracy documentary trailer. YouTube star Logan Paul hops out of a limousine and Zayn is excited to see him. They walk down the red carpet together talking, heading into the building. Back to commercial.
– We go back to the ring and out comes Sami Zayn as his music hits. There’s a red carpet going down the ramp to the ring. Zayn is dressed up in a tuxedo. The ring is also set up with two director’s chairs and a red apron cover. The announcers hype Zayn vs. Kevin Owens on Night Two of WrestleMania 37.
Sami takes the mic and starts ranting about how his documentary will prove that there has been a vast conspiracy against him, to undercut his career. He says what we are about to see will shock us. It’s sweet and even sweeter because he’s joined by a very special guest. A man who took time from his busy schedule as a podcaster, a boxer, an actor, and a social media influencer, most importantly. Zayn goes on with the introduction and out comes YouTube star Logan Paul mostly to cheers.
Paul enters the ring and hugs Sami. Sami goes on about Paul being here lends credibility to his conspiracy claims. Paul says for sure. He goes on about being happy to be here, and thanks Sami for having him. Paul says based on what Sami has told him, this could be the biggest conspiracy of all time. Sami goes on and mentions how quickly they’re becoming friends. Sami then invites Paul to be his guest at WrestleMania 37. Paul says yes, it would be a pleasure. Sami is happy.
Sami mentions destroying Owens at WrestleMania but says that’s another night, and tonight he has other stuff to focus on. He calls for a drum roll and sends us to the trailer for his conspiracy documentary. It’s rated “T” for Truth. We come back and Sami is thrilled, calling the trailer a gem. He asks Logan for his thoughts. Paul says it’s a lot to take in and it’s compelling, but Owens approached him in the back and says he’s known Sami for 15 years, there is no conspiracy and he’s living in another reality, a little delusional. Sami asks what Paul is doing, he’s Sami’s guest of honor, not Owens’. Sami slows down and apologizes for being a little on edge but tonight needed to be perfect. He already knows what Owens thinks and he doesn’t care about that. He only cares what Paul thinks and he doesn’t want Owens poisoning Paul’s mind.
Bianca Belair vs. Carmella
Belair wins with the KOD.
Winner: Bianca Belair
After the match, Sasha attempts to attack Bianca from behind but she sees it coming and she says to save it for WrestleMania before Sasha retreats.
Recap of King Corbin attacking Drew McIntyre on RAW. Drew says that he carried Drew for a year, ad he will get what is rightfully his after defeating Drew McIntyre on RAW.
Paul Heyman tries to play mind games with Edge before he comes out on commentary.
Daniel Bryan vs. Jey Uso – Street Fight
Edge comes out for commentary and Roman comes out not long after that. Bryan repeatedly attacks Jey with a chain on his shoulder before using the YES Lock to tap him out.
Winner: Daniel Bryan
After the match, Bryan goes right after Edge with a running knee and repeatedly sends him head first into the ring post. Then he goes after Roman, who attempts to throw the chair at him, but Bryan gets out the way and gets a running knee of his own, and he gets the YES Lock on Roman before security breaks it up. Bryan stands tall with repeated YES chants as SmackDown goes off the air.
