A lot can happen in a year. Champions can rise, kings can be crowned, best friends become enemies and rivals become partners. Competitors push themselves to unbelievable limits, all in the hopes of victory. Tonight in the night where that endless drive, the un-quenching hunger to be the best can finally pay off. All the struggle, the heartbreak, and the emotion can all pay off. It is an opportunity that may only come once in a lifetime. It is a chance to put your name in the history books, a chance to bask in the glow in the biggest stage possible. A singular, fleeting moment that only comes once a year. This is the place where dreams come true. This is the apex, the climax, the conclusion. This is the Show of Shows, the Showcase of the Immortals, the Grandest Stage in all of Sports Entertainment. This is WrestleMania.
And now, Raw and SmackDown present..........................WrestleMania!!!
Universe Mode
And now, Raw and SmackDown present..........................WrestleMania!!!
Universe Mode
WrestleMania
April 2nd, 2017
Location: Arlington, TX
Roman Reigns vs Cesaro- Brand Warfare Match
Two of Universe Mode's hardest-hitters squared off in one for the ages, an outright classic to open WrestleMania. You could see that the stage took Roman a bit by surprise, while the more experienced Cesaro took control of the match. The Swiss Superman pulled out every trick in his book, hitting a variety of uppercuts and several incredible feats of strength. Reigns refused to stay down, and met Cesaro at every turn. He kicked out of the Cesaro Swing, then a Neutralizer, and caught Cesaro with a Spear for a narrow near fall. SmackDown's Representative retook control, connecting on a second Neutralizer, only for the Big Dog to get the shoulder up once more. It looked for a minute like the upset could happen, but a third Neutralizer put Reigns to rest. He showed incredible resolve, but it was Cesaro that earned a future world title shot and brought the glory to SmackDown.
Winner: Cesaro
Itami and Balor(c) vs The Wyatt Family vs #DIY- Elimination Match for the World Tag Team Titles
The Wyatts started off this match with #DIY, with the losers being eliminated. Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa have been impressive since their debut, but they were simply destroyed here, Gargano pinned quickly by Luke Harper after a Discus Clothesline. Itami and Balor then entered the fray, while Bray entered the match to replace Erick Rowan, using the Freebird Rule. This proved to be a great decision, as the leader of the Wyatt Family ran right through the tag team champions. Harper had to do very little, as Hideo was put away with a Sister Abigail, and the Wyatts finally recaptured the gold.
Winners and the NEW World Tag Team Champions: The Wyatt Family
Tyler Breeze vs Shinsuke Nakamura
Prince Pretty had absolutely nothing to lose, going for broke right off the bat. Breeze, viewed as an underdog by most despite being a former world champion, took Nakamura by surprise and did quite well. Things nearly went really south, though, when Breeze missed on an enziguri and was caught with a Kinshasa, but he managed to get his shoulder up in time. The King of Cuteville connected with a Super Model Kick and then an Unprettier, but the wily Nakamura got his leg to the bottom rope. Breee then lifted Shinsuke to the top rope, looking for a hurricarana. Nakamura countered into a powerbomb, then nearly took Tyler's head off with a second Kinshasa to pick up the win.
Winner: Shinsuke Nakamura
Asuka(c) vs Sasha Banks- Raw Women's Title Match
The main event of Part 1 saw Asuka put her championship on the line against Sasha Banks. The Legit Boss knew she wasn't going to be able to out-wrestle the champion, and instead used her speed and agility to her advantage. Early on, Sasha knocked Asuka out of the ring, before climbing to the top rope to deliver an amazing frog splash to Asuka on the floor. It was an incredible moment, but the Empress of Tomorrow simply kept going. She just wore Sasha down, and in the end all of Sasha's effort was for naught. The Asuka Lock was applied, and although Sasha tried her best, there was nowhere to go, and Asuka made her first defense via submission.
Winner and still Raw Women's Champion: Asuka
That ends Part 1 of WrestleMania. Join me later today for Part 2, which will feature Dean Ambrose and The Undertaker colliding inside Hell in a Cell.
April 2nd, 2017
Location: Arlington, TX
Official WrestleMania Theme Song- "Hail to the King"- Avenged Sevenfold
Roman Reigns vs Cesaro- Brand Warfare Match
Two of Universe Mode's hardest-hitters squared off in one for the ages, an outright classic to open WrestleMania. You could see that the stage took Roman a bit by surprise, while the more experienced Cesaro took control of the match. The Swiss Superman pulled out every trick in his book, hitting a variety of uppercuts and several incredible feats of strength. Reigns refused to stay down, and met Cesaro at every turn. He kicked out of the Cesaro Swing, then a Neutralizer, and caught Cesaro with a Spear for a narrow near fall. SmackDown's Representative retook control, connecting on a second Neutralizer, only for the Big Dog to get the shoulder up once more. It looked for a minute like the upset could happen, but a third Neutralizer put Reigns to rest. He showed incredible resolve, but it was Cesaro that earned a future world title shot and brought the glory to SmackDown.
Winner: Cesaro
Itami and Balor(c) vs The Wyatt Family vs #DIY- Elimination Match for the World Tag Team Titles
The Wyatts started off this match with #DIY, with the losers being eliminated. Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa have been impressive since their debut, but they were simply destroyed here, Gargano pinned quickly by Luke Harper after a Discus Clothesline. Itami and Balor then entered the fray, while Bray entered the match to replace Erick Rowan, using the Freebird Rule. This proved to be a great decision, as the leader of the Wyatt Family ran right through the tag team champions. Harper had to do very little, as Hideo was put away with a Sister Abigail, and the Wyatts finally recaptured the gold.
Winners and the NEW World Tag Team Champions: The Wyatt Family
Tyler Breeze vs Shinsuke Nakamura
Prince Pretty had absolutely nothing to lose, going for broke right off the bat. Breeze, viewed as an underdog by most despite being a former world champion, took Nakamura by surprise and did quite well. Things nearly went really south, though, when Breeze missed on an enziguri and was caught with a Kinshasa, but he managed to get his shoulder up in time. The King of Cuteville connected with a Super Model Kick and then an Unprettier, but the wily Nakamura got his leg to the bottom rope. Breee then lifted Shinsuke to the top rope, looking for a hurricarana. Nakamura countered into a powerbomb, then nearly took Tyler's head off with a second Kinshasa to pick up the win.
Winner: Shinsuke Nakamura
Asuka(c) vs Sasha Banks- Raw Women's Title Match
The main event of Part 1 saw Asuka put her championship on the line against Sasha Banks. The Legit Boss knew she wasn't going to be able to out-wrestle the champion, and instead used her speed and agility to her advantage. Early on, Sasha knocked Asuka out of the ring, before climbing to the top rope to deliver an amazing frog splash to Asuka on the floor. It was an incredible moment, but the Empress of Tomorrow simply kept going. She just wore Sasha down, and in the end all of Sasha's effort was for naught. The Asuka Lock was applied, and although Sasha tried her best, there was nowhere to go, and Asuka made her first defense via submission.
Winner and still Raw Women's Champion: Asuka
That ends Part 1 of WrestleMania. Join me later today for Part 2, which will feature Dean Ambrose and The Undertaker colliding inside Hell in a Cell.
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