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The show begins with a pre-recorded interview by Drew McIntyre walking into the arena. He says that he’s aware of Bobby’s bounty out on him, and he says he doesn’t know what to expect or how many people may get in his way. But to those who are thinking about attacking him, they need to ask themselves two questions. Is Bobby someone who will make good on his offer, and do they really want to jump Drew McIntyre? Because if they do, they’ll get a good old fashioned Scottish ass-kicking.
The Hurt Business come out and MVP reiterates Bobby’s offer, and it’s that if they take out Drew McIntyre, they’ll earn a title shot at WrestleMania. MVP says not to mistake this offer for weakness. They just want to give someone else a chance to become a star, because Drew has had his opportunity before. Who wants to step up and accept that generous offer? Before they proceed further, they’ll introduce someone who will not be sharing the ring with Bobby at WrestleMania. A replay of the handicap match last week plays on the titantron.
Bobby berates Shelton and Cedric on their failure to defeat Drew last week, and they’re tarnishing his image. He refuses to associate himself with incompetence. MVP says Bobby’s right and the two fail miserably, so now they can explain themselves publicly. Shelton and Cedric take exception to the fact that they chose to embarrass them publicly. This could have been done in private. Shelton also reminds Bobby without them he wouldn’t be WWE Champion. Shelton Benjamin argues with MVP and gets in his face before Bobby tosses Cedric aside. Bobby then brawls with Shelton before tossing him aside as well Cedric escapes. Bobby tells Shelton and Cedric that The Hurt Business is over and the offer to those in the back still stands.
Replay of Riddle and Sheamus talking last week. Riddle is interviewed and believes he may have had a bad day or a tummy ache which is why he Sheamus attacked him. But Riddle got pissed off and he doesn’t like being pissed off. He then sees Titus and asks what if he roasted a pig in WrestleMania. Titus clarifies he’s the co-host of WrestleMania. Riddle believes he’s the co-host of the roast at WrestleMania. Titus walks away confused and Riddle rides on his scooter before Sheamus attacks him again.
Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin meet Adam Pearce and are still upset over what Bobby did a few minutes ago and demand Adam Pearce make a match for Shelton to face Bobby one on one tonight. And Cedric says if there’s anything left, he wants Bobby next week. Pearce asks them if they’re sure. They say yes and they don’t need to consult Bobby about it either before storming off.
Riddle vs. Sheamus
Sheamus wins with a running knee strike.
Winner: Sheamus
After the match, Riddle knocks a celebratory Sheamus off the top rope and tells him it ain’t over.
A replay of Shane, Braun and Elias replays last week.
Shane, Elias and Ryker are backstage, and Shane says we’re going to find out some interesting things about Braun.
Drew McIntyre walks past Omos and AJ, and Drew suggests that Bobby’s offer is to good for AJ to refuse. AJ says it’s a good offer but they have bigger plans for WrestleMania, and Omos says that it’s more realistic. They are going to embarrass the New Day at WrestleMania and win the tag titles. He also says he has to prepare for his match against Xavier Woods tonight. But he’s sure that their paths will cross before leaving. Drew asks who’s willing to try and attack Drew McIntyre.
Shane reveals a cop of Braun’s 5th grade report card from school. He had a D- in Social Studies, a D- in Math, a D in English and a D+ in Gym. Shane goes on reading comments from Braun’s teachers, humiliating him some more. Shane shows a “2+2=5” graphic on the big screen with “I’M NOT STUPID!” written three times, next to Braun with a dunce hat on. Shane mentions how he will out-wit Braun at WrestleMania, which Ryker will do tonight. Shane says maybe all Braun needs is a big hug from all of them. He keeps on with the “B-b-b-raun…” insult until the music hits and out comes The Monster Among Men to interrupt.
Braun Strowman vs. Jaxson Ryker
Strowman wins with the running powerslam.
Winner: Braun Strowman
After the match, Shane and Elias jump Braun only for him to ward both of them off and they both retreat. Strowman’s stares Shane down from the ring and asks him where he’s going. Shane forgot that Braun not only had his challenge accepted, but that he gets to pick the kind of match, and he won’t be able to run or escape from Shane any longer. The match at WrestleMania between those two will be a steel cage match.
Back from the break and The Miz and John Morrison are in the ring for another must see edition of The Dirt Sheet. They start ranting on rapper Bad Bunny. Miz defends his guitar shot from last week and says Bunny was out of line, but this is far from over. Miz promises to pay back Bunny at WrestleMania for every ounce of ridicule, every shred of disrespect, and every splinter of wood in Miz’s back. They continue to rant on Bad Bunny and then introduce the music video for their new “HEY HEY HOP HOP” single aimed at Bunny, allegedly shot in his hometown of San Juan, Puerto Rico. We come back and Miz is emotional over how good he thinks the song is, already preparing his acceptance speech for when they win an award for the single. The music interrupts and out comes Damian Priest and Bad Bunny.
Priest congratulates them and says he and Bunny actually enjoyed the video, calling it entertaining. Priest is glad Miz found the time to laugh and relax because he won’t be doing that when Bunny handles him at WrestleMania. Fans pop as Bunny speaks some in Spanish. Miz wants to know what he said but Priest stalls. Priest then reveals Bunny said he’s going to… make Miz his b—h. Miz exits the ring and gets in Priest’s face at ringside. Morrison joins him and taunts Bunny, who has backed away. Priest says Bunny doesn’t need his help. Miz approaches Bunny but gets leveled with a big right hand. Priest and Bunny hit the ring and stand tall, taunting Miz and Morrison. Bunny starts tearing the Dirt Sheet set apart. They dare Bunny to keep his hands off the artwork for their “HEY HEY HOP HOP” single but he trashes it. The two sides continue taunting each other with Bunny being warned that he’s signed his death warrant. Priest tells them to bring it for a 2-on-2 fight. Bunny points up at the WrestleMania 37 sign as his music hits. Miz and Morrison look on from the stage now.
– Randy Orton is backstage now. He names several Legends he’s been fortunate to face off with in his career but none quite compare to The Fiend. He knew months ago he had to do something drastic to take out The Fiend, so he made the decision to burn him. No man could survive that, he says, but he wanted The Fiend gone so bad he ignored the fact that The Fiend is not a man. He goes on about what The Fiend is, calling him an abomination from hell.
Orton now knows Alexa Bliss had him set up for a trap in their match at WWE Fastlane. At least he knows what he’s dealing with now. He goes on and says for the final time at WrestleMania 37 he will stand across the ring from this sick and twisted abomination but lucky for Orton, they are both cut from the same cloth, which means he will dig down deep, and he now knows just how far he has to sink into hell, to make sure The Fiend is out of his life once and for all.
Bobby Lashley vs. Shelton Benjamin
Lashley wins with the Hurt Lock.
Winner: Bobby Lashley
The New Day brings some games to Omos and AJ Styles in the back for Game Night, to make sure they’re getting on the same page as a new tag team. AJ mentions his match with Xavier Woods tonight and he isn’t interested. They taunt AJ and he promises to beat them in games, beat Woods tonight, and then win the RAW Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania 37. Kofi Kingston says none of that is going to happen, except for Game Night. Kofi and Woods end up skipping away while yelling about Game Night. We go to commercial.
Charades is up first and The New Day gets it right. The same goes for Pictionary. until Omos gets upset and cuts a promo about how he’s tired of these games, and all that matters is he and AJ winning the titles at WrestleMania 37. He says they will show what they are all about at WrestleMania 37 when they become the new RAW Tag Team Champions. AJ warns Woods and says he will show what he and Omos are all about when he beats him on RAW tonight.
Back from the break and the announcers hype Titus O’Neil and WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan as the WrestleMania 37 hosts. The announcers also show us a young kid named Ro, who apparently impersonates wrestlers on social media. We see him doing his best impersonation of The Hulkster.
Xavier Woods vs. AJ Styles
Woods gets attacked by Omos for the DQ.
Winner by DQ: Xavier Woods
After the bell, Omos then grabs Kofi from the apron and presses him high in the air, launching him over the barrier into the virtual crowd. Fans boo Omos as he yells out. AJ takes Woods to the corner and they double team him now. Omos with a big running back splash. AJ sends Woods to Omos and the big man powers Woods up, then drives him hard into the mat with a double chokeslam. AJ counts while Omos keeps Woods down with a boot. Woods yells out in pain as Omos keeps the boot on him, posing with AJ and raising their arms as AJ’s music plays. We go to replays. We come back to AJ and Omos, still posing over Woods.
– Alexa Bliss is backstage laughing in her playground. Back to commercial.
– Back from the break and we see what just happened with Omos, AJ Styles and The New Day.
– We get a video package showing recent happenings between Randy Orton, Alexa Bliss and “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt. We go backstage to Bliss at Alexa’s Playground now. She has her jack-in-the-box once again. She tells us how these used to be called Devil In a Box centuries ago. Bliss tells how “he” was weakened at WWE TLC, Orton burned The Fiend alive and thought he was gone forever, but he was wrong. The Fiend’s soul was just trapped, inside her Fiend In a Box.
Bliss says you can’t trap people forever and all The Fiend needed was time, and now he’s salivating at the idea of standing across from Orton at WrestleMania. She goes on with her promo and says Orton’s biggest mistake is understanding what’s next. He doesn’t know what’s next, but she’ll give Orton and all the Fireflies a tiny, little hint…. at WrestleMania 37, The Legend Killer dies. Bliss laughs and starts cranking her box. The little creature pops out and she starts laughing. Bliss looks next to her and we see The Fiend sitting still on the other swing. The segment ends.
