Since this is WrestleMania, I've decided to do preview posts for all three parts, allowing me to fully breakdown the storylines and hype the matches. Here's the first four matches of WrestleMania.
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The Shield(c) vs New Day- Raw Tag Team Championship Match
With #DIY now defeated, The Shield have beaten just about every team on Raw. Every team, that is, except for the New Day, who will be next to step up to the plate. In the first in-ring confrontation between the two factions, the Hounds of Justice struck first, delivering a signature triple powerbomb to Xavier Woods. If Woods, Big E and Kofi Kingston are to topple The Shield in WrestleMania's opening match, they may need a miracle.
Nia Jax(c) vs Beth Phoenix- SmackDown Women's Championship Match
Like The Shield, Nia Jax has beaten just about everyone, including newcomer Kairi Sane, whom she dispatched of on SmackDown following Elimination Chamber. With no one willing to challenge for the title, Daniel Bryan began to look to sign a new female competitor. But it was not someone new who answered the call- instead, it was the returning Beth Phoenix! The Glamazon has come come out of retirement for one more match, and is determined to humble Nia Jax, once and for all.
Shinsuke Nakamura(c) vs Tommaso Ciampa- United States Championship Match
In a six man battle royal on Raw three weeks ago, Tommaso Ciampa last eliminated Chad Gable to earn this title shot. Since turning on Johnny Gargano, who is still yet to return, the Psycho Killer is on fire, taking out anyone in his way. Ciampa got the upper hand yet again, jumping Shinsuke Nakamura backstage, busting open the US Champion and sending a message. But if there's anyone on the Raw roster to avoid angering, it's Nakamura, and the King of Strong Style is p***ed off. Has Tommaso Ciampa finally crossed the line, or will the Blackheart walk out WrestleMania as champion?
Daniel Bryan vs The Miz
It has been building for months, and finally, The Miz has had enough. After being pulled from the Royal Rumble, and forced to try and qualify for Elimination Chamber against Brock Lesnar, The A-Lister has let his thoughts be known. In a five minute rant on SmackDown Live, The Miz finally went too far, insulting Daniel Bryan's wife, Brie Bella, causing his mic to be shut off. Bryan suspended Miz, but that only escalated the situation, as The Miz began randomly running in after matches, attacking weakened superstars. With almost no options left on the table, Bryan was desperate called Miz to the ring for a tense meeting. Finally, it was negotiated; The Miz would return for a featured match on the WrestleMania card, and if he won, Daniel Bryan would be fired from Universe Mode. At this point, Bryan measured- and nearly kicked Miz's head off! The American Dragon is back, and Daniel Bryan has been cleared to return to the ring! At WrestleMania, it will be Miz vs Bryan, and the stakes could not possibly be higher.
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The Shield(c) vs New Day- Raw Tag Team Championship Match
With #DIY now defeated, The Shield have beaten just about every team on Raw. Every team, that is, except for the New Day, who will be next to step up to the plate. In the first in-ring confrontation between the two factions, the Hounds of Justice struck first, delivering a signature triple powerbomb to Xavier Woods. If Woods, Big E and Kofi Kingston are to topple The Shield in WrestleMania's opening match, they may need a miracle.
Nia Jax(c) vs Beth Phoenix- SmackDown Women's Championship Match
Like The Shield, Nia Jax has beaten just about everyone, including newcomer Kairi Sane, whom she dispatched of on SmackDown following Elimination Chamber. With no one willing to challenge for the title, Daniel Bryan began to look to sign a new female competitor. But it was not someone new who answered the call- instead, it was the returning Beth Phoenix! The Glamazon has come come out of retirement for one more match, and is determined to humble Nia Jax, once and for all.
Shinsuke Nakamura(c) vs Tommaso Ciampa- United States Championship Match
In a six man battle royal on Raw three weeks ago, Tommaso Ciampa last eliminated Chad Gable to earn this title shot. Since turning on Johnny Gargano, who is still yet to return, the Psycho Killer is on fire, taking out anyone in his way. Ciampa got the upper hand yet again, jumping Shinsuke Nakamura backstage, busting open the US Champion and sending a message. But if there's anyone on the Raw roster to avoid angering, it's Nakamura, and the King of Strong Style is p***ed off. Has Tommaso Ciampa finally crossed the line, or will the Blackheart walk out WrestleMania as champion?
Daniel Bryan vs The Miz
It has been building for months, and finally, The Miz has had enough. After being pulled from the Royal Rumble, and forced to try and qualify for Elimination Chamber against Brock Lesnar, The A-Lister has let his thoughts be known. In a five minute rant on SmackDown Live, The Miz finally went too far, insulting Daniel Bryan's wife, Brie Bella, causing his mic to be shut off. Bryan suspended Miz, but that only escalated the situation, as The Miz began randomly running in after matches, attacking weakened superstars. With almost no options left on the table, Bryan was desperate called Miz to the ring for a tense meeting. Finally, it was negotiated; The Miz would return for a featured match on the WrestleMania card, and if he won, Daniel Bryan would be fired from Universe Mode. At this point, Bryan measured- and nearly kicked Miz's head off! The American Dragon is back, and Daniel Bryan has been cleared to return to the ring! At WrestleMania, it will be Miz vs Bryan, and the stakes could not possibly be higher.
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