The biggest event in professional wrestling is poised to end at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. WrestleMania 38, a two-night affair at the home of the Dallas Cowboys, will feature WWE superstars with all of the promotion’s trophies. Saturday’s festival includes three title fights, the return of an icon and the first match for a social media star.
Women’s WWE Raw Champion Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair will face off in a rematch after Belair lost his title to Lynch in a stunning 26 seconds at SummerSlam last August. Other featured matches include The Miz teamed up with social media star Logan Paul to take on the father-son duo of Rey and Dominik Mysterio and Seth Rollins facing an opponent Mr. McMahon would introduce once Rollins was in the ring.
Two more titles against the seventh card: Usos will seek to retain their SmackDown tagging team titles against Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs, and Ronda Rousey will be aiming for the SmackDown women’s championship, as she picked a match against Charlotte Flair after winning the Women’s Royal Rumble in January.
Additionally, in what is expected to be the main event of Night 1, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin will be walking downhill to appear on “KO Show,” hosted by Kevin Owens. The assumption is that the hand will be thrown, the target will be hit, and someone will enter the wrong head of a stun.
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Match in progress: SmackDown Women’s Championship: Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Ronda Rousey
Results:
Cody Rhodes objected. Seth Rollins
“American Nightmare” helped give us that dream combination we didn’t know we needed.
It’s been six years since Cody Rhodes stepped into the WWE ring, and his fight with Seth Rollins served as a reminder of what two dynamic personalities with technical excellence in the ring can do when combined. together.
🚨🚨🚨🚨@CodyRhodes COMING BACK and facing @WWERollins in #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/ST3B1EmfCx
– WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022
It feels like Rollins will be set in a knockout, as it’s unclear who he’ll face on Saturday night, but when paired with Rhodes, the two were placed in what looked like a match. like something out of the Attitude Era of the late 90s. Less aerial mining, more counters and bear hugs. Compared to Belair-Lynch, Rollins-Rhodes’ pacing is slowed, but the drama is still high and tense.
To be fair, the pacing can be what gives us the real tension of the competition, as a bout between the two best performers in a generation of pro wrestling unfolds. Rollins broke an upside down from the top rope and linked it to a second hit, only for Rhodes to kick out. Then, Rhodes landed on a DDT flying from the top rope, only for Rollins to launch.
The union of the night came for Rhodes, who linked Cross Rhodes to Rollins and then decided to air the “American Dream” Dusty Rhodes with multiple stabs and that iconic Bionic Elbow to make his father kill himself. moat. Tuesday’s Cross Rhodes will close Rollins night, scoring the first goal for the three-time former AEW TNT champion.
What’s next: Looks like Rhodes is ready for a big dog run, doesn’t he? Probably. But pairing a seasoned Rhodes with Finn Balor or Ricochet will help further raise the profile of all involved. For Rollins, there’s a story to tell Reigns, depending on how this weekend’s festivities play out.
Women’s Raw Championship: Bianca Belair define. Becky Lynch (C)
Between the paparazzi-ready, VIP-style drag and the performance entrance of Texas Southern’s “Ocean of Soul” band, this feels like the battle for a superstar award is disguised as a battle. Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair for the women’s championship title.
The series begins early, when the handshake of doom from Lynch derails Belair’s dominance four months earlier given by The EST to Big Game Becks. Lynch, stunned by the gift, responded with a punch to the face. The action doesn’t stop there.
Lynch remained on the offensive for most of the match, being the aggressor and quickly snuffing out any momentum Belair tried to build at various points. But Belair won’t stay, as her ability to lose power has helped keep the game almost steady.
That power has always been outstanding, but her athletic feat reached another level when her 450-degree swing hit Lynch’s left mouth. Lynch won’t be outdone, as her rolling Thunderkick from the top rope on Belair is equally impressive.
Belair looked desperate towards the end of the match, when Lynch hit her with a Manhandle Slam punch on the steel ladder, leaving her out of the ring and almost out of the loop. Belair returned to the ring on the count of 9, with Lynch poised to finish off the challenger. However, Belair summoned his last bit of strength, lifted Lynch onto his shoulders and landed KOD to dethrone the champion.
The standard has been officially set, as Belair and Lynch are said to have put on the best match of 2022 so far, making the rest of the weekend’s Wrestlemania cards clear.
.@BiancaBelairWWE turned the situation around #WWERaw Women’s Champion @BeckyLynchWWE! #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/5B4j0J6QmS
– WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022
What’s next: There’s still a lot of meat on the bone between these two, and if they want more setup between the two, then let them. Belair is a worthy heir to the throne, but could we see Rhea Ripley step up to the challenge in a show of strength for the belt? As for Lynch, she earned Nate Diaz-like status in WWE, where she can earn the highest payouts with or without a belt on the line. She’s so good.
The Miz & Logan Paul def. Dominik Mysterio & Rey Mysterio
There’s a big question raised in The Mysterios’ teamfight against The Miz and Logan Paul: We know Logan Paul can fight, but can he wrestle?
Paul has shown himself well, displaying athleticism and power, along with some ill-advised tactics worthy of a performance in front of a crowd that isn’t on his side. In fact, the Cleveland duo showed an instant chemistry while controlling the game for a long period of time.
However, the father-son duo will regroup when the high-class Mysterio is finally in the ring to save a damaged Dominik and establish a heavy crime against The Miz. Rey’s Hurricanrana and the impressive 619 combined with tornado DDT helped re-establish control of Mysterios. And then, a flip game broke out.
Initially, Rey’s failed attempt at Three Amigos was due to Logan Paul hitting a combo hit with a Frog Splash and a shimmy. Then, Dominik counterattacked with his own Frog Splash to score The Mysterios’ 619 brace.
Overcoming all the madness, The Miz tagged himself in and landed the Skull Crushing Finale on Rey to cash in on the win.
Then, left alone, The Miz decided to recall the beef he had had with Logan since last August and deliver a Skull Crushing Finale to his teammates.
WE ARE JUST WITNESSES?!?!?!?!?!?@mikethemiz just released @LoganPaul a Skull Crushing Finals after their win at #WrestleMania!!! pic.twitter.com/8Df7TIqcgJ
– WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022
What’s next: For a brief moment, the thought of Miz and Paul becoming a legitimate tag team seemed a real possibility. And then Miz sent her partner’s face onto the picture. A potential split and future solo success seems like the move here. Especially for Paul, who has not only held his position for a long time, but has also demonstrated the charisma necessary for real success in WWE.
For The Mysterios, their place among the top tag teams in the company has been secured and they will be challenging the belt again in the near future.
Drew McIntyre define. Happiness Corbin
Drew McIntyre has been out for revenge ever since he was attacked by Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss at WWE Day 1. On Saturday night, McIntyre finally got his revenge, though Swanton had to rush over the top rope and kick out of the End of Days to get the job done.
It’s a shame that McIntyre and Corbin were pitted against each other so early in the game, with the stakes being no more than their personal feud, because both men were quick and nimble during the contest. fight. Moss, often interjecting with witty jokes, interfered with his teammates instead, causing him to take heavy damage from his distraction.
McIntyre, who recently returned to action after recovering from a neck injury, eventually connected with Claymore on Corbin for the win. During his celebration, Moss tried to jump in, but was stopped by McIntyre, who used his giant sword “Angela” and cut two of the loops while Moss went missing. in this process.
😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲@MadcapMoss narrowly escape @DMcIntyreWWE in #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/tecc5Tg2y8
– WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022
What’s next: McIntyre’s feud with Corbin and Moss is now over, and he could be stacked for a title depending on how things play out between Reigns and Lesnar on Sunday night. As for Corbin and Moss, how about a legit run at a tag team title? They are large, portable, and each person can hold his or her own mic. Maybe they’ll be next for The Usos?
SmackDown Tagged Team Championship: Usos (c) definition. Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs
Few parallel picks could have been a better choice to act as the opener for WrestleMania 38 than the kick-and-roll duo of Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs, along with the seven-time group champions. Fly high, amazing The Usos.
Boogs demonstrated his versatility both on and off the ring with his impressive guitar skills and demonstrated strength by lifting Jey Uso into an upright parallel position. Unfortunately, Boogs battled the injury when his right knee buckled – the same knee he feigned injury a few weeks earlier – while trying to shoulder both of the Uso brothers. in the middle of the arena.
Usos finally finished off Nakamura, who was currently solo with 1D, and won a great victory.
USO SPLASH!@WWEUsos #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/QZkSqtYLit
– WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022
For Jimmy and Jey, retaining the titles at the start of the weekend means they can focus on all things The Bloodline and support their cousin Roman Reigns in Sunday’s main event. Japan against Brock Lesnar. For Boogs, a momentary rising star to kick off the show, it’s hoped that he’ll have a speedy recovery.
What’s next: Usos’ win helps reset the bar for the post-WrestleMania SmackDown tag roster. Depending on how well The New Day performs on Saturday night with Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston holding on to it without Big E, another battle between the two future Hall of Fame tag teams looks to be one real possibility. For Nakamura and the Boogs, splits and singles for both seem possible in their future.
Still to come:
“KO Show”: Kevin Owens Welcomes “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
New Day (King Woods and Kofi Kingston) with. Sheamus and Ridge Holland
