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Pipers Pit · January 31, 2022

FEBRUARY 2022

CHAMPIONS

<details><summary>RAW WORLD CHAMPION</summary>

BOBBY LASHLEY

Preceding Champion:THE MIZ

Manager:MVP

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<details><summary>RAW INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION</summary>

DAMIAN PRIEST

Preceding Champion:APOLLO CREWS

Manager: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>RAW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS</summary>

THE TRINITY

Preceding Champions:THE STREET PROFITS

Manager:SCARLETT

</details>

<details><summary>RAW WOMEN’S CHAMPION</summary>

CHARLOTTE FLAIR

Preceding Champion: NIA JAX

Manager: None

</details>

<details><summary>RAW WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS</summary>

ALEXA BLISS AND CARMELLA

Preceding Champion:NATALYA AND TAMINA

Manager: None

</details>

FACTIONS

<details><summary>THE HURT BUSINESS</summary>

Members: BOBBY LASHLEY, OMOS

Manager: MVP

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Members: KOFI KINGSTON, BIG E, XAVIER WOODS

Manager:

</details>

<details><summary>THE TRINITY</summary>

Members: BRAY WYATT, SETH ROLLINS, KARRION KROSS

Manager: SCARLETT

</details>

TAG TEAMS

<details><summary>THE ALPHA ACADEMY</summary>

CHAD GABLE AND OTIS

Manager: NONE

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<details><summary>LUCHA HOUSE PARTY</summary>

GRAN METALIK AND LINCE DORADO

Manager:NONE

</details>

KOFI KINGSTON, BIG E, XAVIER WOODS

Manager:NONE

</details>

<details><summary>THE STREET PROFITS</summary>

MONTEX FORD AND ANGELO DAWKINS

Manager:NONE

</details>

<details><summary>THE GRIZZLED YOUNG VETERANS</summary>

ZACK GIBSON AND JAMES DRAKE

Manager:NONE

</details>

<details><summary>THE TRINITY</summary>

BRAY WYATT, SETH ROLLINS, KARRION KROSS

Manager:SCARLETT

</details>

RAW SUPERSTARS

<details><summary>AJ STYLES</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>ALEXA BLISS</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: ALEXA BLISS AND CARMELLA

</details>

<details><summary>ALEXANDER HAMMERSTONE</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>ANGEL GARZA</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>ANGELO DAWKINS</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: THE STREET PROFITS W/MONTEZ FORD

</details>

<details><summary>APOLLO CREWS</summary>

Manager: COMMANDER AZEEZ

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>ASHLEY VOX</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>BARON CORBIN</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager: NONE

Faction: THE NEW DAY

Team: THE NEW DAY W/KOFI KINGSTON OR XAVIER WOODS

</details>

<details><summary>BRAY WYATT</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: THE TRINITY

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>BOBBY LASHLEY</summary>

Manager: MVP

Faction: THE HURT BUSINESS

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>BYRON SAXTON</summary>

Position: ANNOUNCER

</details>

<details><summary>CARMELLA</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: ALEXA BLISS AND CARMELLA

</details>

<details><summary>CHAD GABLE</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: THE ALPHA ACADEMY

Team: THE ALPHA ACADEMY W/OTIS

</details>

<details><summary>CHARLOTTE</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>COMMANDER AZEEZ</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>COREY GRAVES</summary>

Position: ANNOUNCER

</details>

<details><summary>DAMIAN PRIEST</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>DANA BROOKE</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>EMBER MOON</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>GRAN METALIK</summary>

Manager:

Faction: LUCHA HOUSE PARTY

Team: LUCHA HOUSE PARTY W/LINCE DORADO

</details>

<details><summary>HUMBERTO CARILLO</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>JAMES DRAKE</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: THE GRIZZLED YOUNG VETERANS W/ZACK GIBSON

</details>

<details><summary>JAXSON RYKER</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>JIMMY SMITH</summary>

Position: ANNOUNCER

</details>

<details><summary>JOHN BRADSHAW LAYFIELD</summary>

Position: OWNER

</details>

<details><summary>KARRION KROSS</summary>

Manager: SCARLETT

Faction: THE TRINITY

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>KEITH LEE</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>KEVIN OWENS</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>KIMBER LEE</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>KING NAKAMURA</summary>

Manager: RICK BOOGS

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>KOFI KINGSTON</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: THE NEW DAY

Team: THE NEW DAY W/XAVIER WOODS OR BIG E

</details>

<details><summary>LEO BRIEN</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>LINCE DORADO</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: LUCHA HOUSE PARTY

Team: LUCHA HOUSE PARTY W/GRAN METALIK

</details>

<details><summary>LOGAN SHULO</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>MONTEZ FORD</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: THE STREET PROFITS W/ANGELO DAWKINS

</details>

Manager: NONE

Faction: THE HURT BUSINESS

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>NAOMI</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>NATALYA</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>NEVAEH</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>NIKKI A.S.H.</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager: NONE

Faction: THE HURT BUSINESS

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager: NONE

Faction: THE ALPHA ACADEMY

Team: THE ALPHA ACADEMY W/CHAD GABLE

</details>

<details><summary>R-TRUTH</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SAMOA JOE</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SCARLETT</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: THE TRINITY

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SETH ROLLINS</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: THE TRINITY

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SHAWN DAIVARI</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SOLO DARLING</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>STEPH DELANDER</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>TAMINA</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>TITUS O'NEIL</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>TONY DEPPEN</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>VELVET SKY</summary>

Position: Interviewer

</details>

<details><summary>XAVIER WOODS</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: THE NEW DAY

Team: THE NEW DAY W/KOFI KINGSTON OR BIG E

</details>

<details><summary>ZACK GIBSON</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: THE GRIZZLED YOUNG VETERANS W/JAMES DRAKE

</details>

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CHAMPIONS

<details><summary>SMACKDOWN WORLD CHAMPION</summary>

ROMAN REIGNS

Preceding Champion:THE FIEND

Manager:PAUL HEYMAN

</details>

<details><summary>SMACKDOWN UNITED STATES CHAMPION</summary>

THE MIZ

Preceding Champion:CESARO

Manager:MARYSE

</details>

<details><summary>SMACKDOWN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS</summary>

RKBRO

Preceding Champions:THE USOS

Manager:NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SMACKDOWN WOMEN’S CHAMPION</summary>

SHAYNA BASZLER

Preceding Champion:BIANCA BELAIR

Manager: None

</details>

FACTIONS

<details><summary>THE BLOODLINE</summary>

Members: ROMAN REIGNS, JEY USO, JIMMY USO

Manager: PAUL HEYMAN

</details>

TAG TEAMS

<details><summary>CIAMPA AND THATCHER</summary>

TOMOSSO CIAMPA AND TIMOTHY THATCHER

Manager:NONE

</details>

<details><summary>THE DIRTY DAWGS</summary>

DOLPH ZIGGLER AND ROBERT ROODE

Manager:NONE

</details>

<details><summary>THE MYSTERIOS</summary>

REY MYSTERIO AND DOMINIK MYSTERIO

Manager:NONE

</details>

<details><summary>RKBRO</summary>

RANDY ORTON AND RIDDLE

Manager:NONE

</details>

<details><summary>JINDER MAHAL AND VEER</summary>

JINDER MAHAL AND VEER

Manager:NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SHOTZI AND NOX</summary>

SHOTZI BLACKHEART AND TEGAN NOX

Manager:NONE

</details>

JIMMY AND JEY USO

Manager:PAUL HEYMAN

</details>

<details><summary>WAR RAIDERS</summary>

ERIK AND IVAR

Manager:NONE

</details>

SMACKDOWN SUPERSTARS

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>AKIRA TOZAWA</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>BIANCA BELAIR</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>CEDRIC ALEXANDER</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>CESARO</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>DOLPH ZIGGLER</summary>

Manager:

Faction:

Team: The Dirty Dawgs (w/Robert Roode)

</details>

<details><summary>DOMINIK MYSTERIO</summary>

Manager:

Faction:

Team: THE MYSTERIOS (W/ REY MYSTERIO)

</details>

<details><summary>DREW GULAK</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>DREW MCINTYRE</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: WAR RAIDERS (W/ IVAR)

</details>

<details><summary>FINN BALOR</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: WAR RAIDERS (W/ ERIK)

</details>

<details><summary>JEFF HARDY</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager: PAUL HEYMAN

Faction: THE BLOODLINE

Team: THE USOS (W/JIMMY USO)

</details>

<details><summary>JIMMY USO</summary>

Manager: PAUL HEYMAN

Faction: THE BLOODLINE

Team: THE USOS (W/JEY USO)

</details>

<details><summary>JINDER MAHAL</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>KAYLA BRAXTON</summary>

Position: INTERVIEWER

</details>

Manager: PAIGE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>LIV MORGAN</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>MARYSE</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>MELINA</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>MICHAEL COLE</summary>

Position: ANNOUNCER

</details>

<details><summary>MUSTAFA ALI</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>PAIGE</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>PAT MCAFEE</summary>

Position: ANNOUNCER:

</details>

<details><summary>PAUL HEYMAN</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: THE BLOODLINE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>PIPER NIVEN</summary>

Manager: PAIGE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>RANDY ORTON</summary>

Manager NONE:

Faction: NONE

Team: RKBRO (W/RIDDLE)

</details>

<details><summary>REY MYSTERIO</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: THE MYSTERIOS (W/DOMINIK MYSTERIO)

</details>

<details><summary>RHEA RIPLEY</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>RICOCHET</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>RIDDLE</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: RKBRO (W/RANDY ORTON)

</details>

<details><summary>ROBERT ROODE</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: THE DIRTY DAWGS (W/DOLPH ZIGGLER)

</details>

<details><summary>ROMAN REIGNS</summary>

Manager: PAUL HEYMAN

Faction: THE BLOODLINE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SASHA BANKS</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SHANKY</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: SHANKY AND VEER

</details>

<details><summary>SHAYNA BASZLER</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SHEAMUS</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SHELTON BENJAMIN</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SONJA DEVILLE</summary>

Position: SMACKDOWN MANAGING DIRECTOR

</details>

<details><summary>SHOTZI BLACKHEART</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: SHOTZI AND NOX

</details>

<details><summary>TEAGAN NOX</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: SHOTZI AND NOX

</details>

Manager: MARYSE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Position: OWNER

</details>

<details><summary>TIMOTHY THATCHER</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: CIAMPA AND THATCHER W/TOMMASO CIAMPA

</details>

<details><summary>TOMMASO CIAMPA</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: CIAMPA AND THATCHER W/TIMOTHY THATCHER

</details>

<details><summary>TONI STORM</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: JINDER MAHAL AND VEER

</details>

<details><summary>ZELINA VEGA</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Pipers Pit · January 31, 2022

Pipers Pit · February 1, 2022

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The Announcers talk about last night’s Royal Rumble but before they get too far they’re interrupted by the Man.

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The Man comes out to the ring and collects a microphone.

“Well Denver,you can say a lot of things about the Man but you cannot call me a liar. I told you and I told Charlotte Flair that I would win the Royal Rumble and guess what? I did! The next stop is WrestleMania and getting back the title I never lost. And I know it won’t be easy. If anyone understands what kind of person Charlotte Flair is and what kind of an athlete she is it’s me. I was right there next to her, her best friend. I know her strengths and her weaknesses and frankly she knows mine. So that strips us down to intangibles. Toughness and desire. Charlotte you’re a hell of an athlete but you’re not tougher than me and you don’t want it more than me. So enjoy your last few months as Raw Women’s Champion because in Dallas I am walking out with MY title.”

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<b>CHAD GABLE W/OTIS VS DAMIAN PRIEST ©</b>

Gable puts up a hell of a fight and uses his technical skill to press Priest to his limit but the champion’s strength, size, and power pays off for him and once he gained control of the match he finishes it with a ruthless show of ability, eventually hitting the Reckoning for the victory.

WINNER BY PINFALL AND STILL RAW INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION: DAMIAN PRIEST

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As Priest gets his hand raised, Otis climbs into the ring and charges him from behind but Priest dodges the attack and stuns the big man with a stinging right hand before he boots him in the side of the head sending him to the outside. The Alpha Academy licks its wounds as the champion celebrates.

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The Street Profits are backstage still disappointed from losing their titles last night. R-Truth walks by with a large bag.

“Hey you guys, you were great champions so from me to you….” Truth hands them both a pack of red solo cups before hurrying off.

A moment later Producer Adam Pearce walks up.

“Someone stole a bunch of stuff from catering. Say…uh…where’d you get those cups?”

Ford looks at Dawkins with a shrug.

“Solo Cups R’Us” answers Dawkins. Pearce nods and keeps walking.

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<b>NATALYA AND NEVAEH VS KIMBER LEIGH AND NIA JAX</b>

An even tag match which sees Nevaeh double teamed in the corner until Natalya gets the hot tag and begins taking out her long frustrations on Leigh. Things are looking good until NIa comes into the ring and flattens Natalya with a heavy clothesline. As the referee gets Nia out of the ring, Kimber recovers and sings Natalya into their corner. More double teams occur and when Natalya almost tags out, Nia pulls her back to their corner and delivers the Irresistible Drop for the win.

WINNERS BY PINFALL: KIMBER LEIGH AND NIA JAX

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Backstage we find Ember Moon down and unconscious. Naomi is attending to her as officials arrive on the scene. Naomi looks up and sees Alexa Bliss and Carmella casually watching from afar.

She charges them but agents stop her. She says she knows they did this but they feign ignorance before being removed from the scene.

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Velvet Sky is standing by with the Trinity and Scarlett.

“Last night you became the new Raw Tag Team Champions. But which of you are actually….the champions?”

Bray Wyatt smiles, taking the title off Seth Rollins shoulder. “Velvet, isn’t it obvious? We are all the champions. Whichever of us are defending the title, the result will be the same. Glory be to the Trinity.”

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We go to a sit down interview Corey Graves earlier conducted with Samoa Joe. Joe says that he came back to Raw for unfinished business. There’s too many people like Keith Lee who run their mouths because it’s been too long since someone punched them in their mouth. People who think they’re special. People who think they’ve got glory. Samoa Joe is a walking, breathing reality check and he will serve it up to whoever needs it.

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A vignette is shown with a woman sitting cross legged on a grave at night. She faces away from the camera as she slowly lays out tarot cards. The camera zooms in on the cards she lays on the grass and they’re all the same with a picture of a figure in blue and yellow tights wearing a cape. A few drops of blood hit one of the cards.

“You can pretend but I know who you are.”

The woman snaps her head to the camera and smiles as blood runs from her mouth and the video ends.

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<b>KING NAKAMURA VS TONY DEPPEN</b>

Nakamura dominates from the opening bell, puts on a nice strong-style clinic and then ends it with the Kinsasha.

WINNER BY PINFALL: KING NAKAMURA

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A video package of former Raw Tag Team Champions, the Grizzled Young Veterans is shown with some of their match highlights.

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Velvet Sky is with AJ Styles.

“AJ, your Royal Rumble did not go to plan but tonight you have a dangerous opponent in Baron Corbin.”

“Dangerous? Dangerous? You know who’s dangerous? I am. You know who’s pissed off? I am. And when I finish with Corbin….I’m coming for Omos.”

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<b>LOGAN SHULO W/JAXSON RYKER VS HUMBERTO CARILLO</b>

Carillo starts hot but Shulo grounds him and begins to punish him throughout the match. Ryker stares menacingly from the outside. Shulo never lets up and ends the match with a rolling DDT.

WINNER BY PINFALL: LOGAN SHULO

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A recap video of the Royal Rumble Raw Championship match between AJ Styles and Bobby Lashley.

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JBL is backstage walking. The Owner of Raw will address us all right after the break.

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JBL is in the ring as we return from commercial.

“Last night was a good night for Raw but it wasn’t great. Becky Lynch won the women’s rumble but….we did not win the men’s. So now we have to decide who will face the Almighty Raw Champion Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania. I have several people in mind but I think the perfect person would be…….

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The crowd blows up as the winner of the Royal Rumble and Owner of Smackdown, the Rock comes to the ring. After climbing all four turnbuckles and collecting a microphone he approaches JBL.

“Been a long time. Now the Rock heard you out here saying you need a challenger. I don’t remember choosing my WrestleMania opponent. So the Rock is here to ask you, JBL, do you want the Rock to headline the Raw World Championship match?”

JBL beams. “Of Cou….”

“IT DOESN’T MATTER IF YOU WANT THE ROCK TO BE IN THE RAW CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH! You can take that title, shine it up, hand it to MVP and have him clean all those fake diamonds and then give it Omos…yea….you know the seven foot waste of space….OHAHAHOHAO! And then give it to Lashley and have him cradle it like a newborn baby and rock it and then have him cut a promo so he can put it to sleep like all these people when he talks and then he can shove it straight up his candyass! Hell no, the Rock isn’t bothering with Raw if you smeeeeeeeellllll what the Rock is cookin’!”

JBL looks angry and storms off but suddenly turns and tries to hit the Clothesline from Hell but the Rock ducks and then hits JBL with the Rock Bottom as the crowd cheers again.

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We see a replay of JBL and the Rock from moments ago ending with the Raw Owner getting the Rock Bottom.

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<b>AJ STYLES VS BARON CORBIN</b>

True to his word, Styles is fired up and goes berserk on Corbin, backing the former Gold Gloves winner into the corner and firing off kicks and strikes. Corbin pushes Styles away and charges but AJ ducks it and hits the Pele Kick. Corbin drops to a knee, stunned and AJ quickly gets in position, hitting the Phenomenal Forearm for a quick victory.

WINNER BY PINFALL: AJ STYLES

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Jimmy Smith lets us know that next week Naomi goes one on one with one half of the Raw Women’s Tag Team Champions, Carmella!

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NIGERIAN STREET FIGHT

<b>KEVIN OWENS VS COMMANDER AZEEZ W/APOLLO CREWS</b>

A great brawl match between two heavy hitters. Owens takes a beating but is always fighting back. Once they go to the outside, weapons of course become involved. With Owens rolled back in the ring, Azeez goes to the top but Owens crotches him and then hits a modified stunner with Azeez still on the turnbuckles for the win.

WINNER BY PINFALL: KEVIN OWENS

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As the bell rings Azeez and Crews continue to attack Owens, setting him up for what looks like a spike piledriver when suddenly someone comes running down the aisle.

Alexander Hammerstone hits the ring and blasts Azeez in the back causing him to drop Owens. Azeez turns around and throws a right hand which Hammerstone ducks and then grabs Crews who has been watching this from his perch on the top rope and launches him into Azeez. Both heels roll out of the ring as Owens gets to his feet and shakes hands with the man who saved him.

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The Hurt Business finally arrives at the building in their limo. The Raw World Champion will join us next!

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MVP gets the microphone once they’re in the ring.

“If I wasn’t such a nice person I’d laugh in each and every one of your faces and tell you I told you so. Last night the Almighty Raw Champion decimated AJ Styles! And now we look around the landscape of Raw and we sigh. Like Alexander the Great, the Almighty Bobby Lashley has no more lands to conquer. There is no challenge. There is not one person back there who Bobby Lashley hasn’t destroyed and crushed beneath his boot. There is no……..

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The crowd leaps to their feet as sixteen-time World Champion John Cena walks out from the back with a big smile. Lashley just stares at him as Cena gives him a little salute and the show goes off the air.

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Pipers Pit · February 1, 2022

Kimberly · February 6, 2022

SmackDown Week 1, February 2022 - Episode #1169

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SmackDown opens with a highlight video of last Sunday’s Royal Rumble where RKBro won the SmackDown Tag Team Titles, Roman Reigns defeated Drew McIntyre thanks to Rikishi. The video then shows the various happenings in the Royal Rumble match before the shocking reveal that SmackDown owner The Rock was Number 30 and the Great One wins the Rumble. The highlight clip ends with Roman and Rock staring face to face.

A long black limousine pulls up to the arena. The camera’s pan to see the driver open the door and out steps SmackDown Managing Director Sonya Deville with a huge smile on her face. She dismisses the driver and holds open the door for the owner of SmackDown and the winner of the 2022 Men’s Royal Rumble Match, The Rock. The two high five and are all smiles as they walk into the arena.

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FEBRUARY WEEK 1

PAYCOM CENTER

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK</b></div>

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Michael Cole & Pat McAfee welcome us to SmackDown presented by Progressive. The Royal Rumble is behind us which means we are now on the road to SmackDown’s Wrestlemania Saturday Week 1 in April. Roman Reigns has retained his SmackDown World Championship over Drew McIntyre after interference from WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi of all people. And The Rock - yes, the SmackDown Owner - has won the Men’s Royal Rumble match and after appearing on Raw this week, it is clear now that The Great One will challenge The Tribal Chief at Wrestlemania. As you just saw, the Rock is here and we will hear from the #1 Contender in our final segment here tonight. Also tonight, The Miz is out of excuses - he must defend the SmackDown United States Championship in our main event against Cesaro. SmackDown Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler will compete against Shotzi Blackheart later tonight. But let's kick things off with Dominik Mysterio in action.

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<b>DOMINIK MYSTERIO W/REY MYSTERIO VS AKIRA TOZAWA</b>

Fast paced match that is designed to showcase the young son of Rey Mysterio. His father comes to ringside during the match as Dominik comes out without him. And when Dominik sees his father, Dom shows a bit of an aggressive side by slamming Akira’s shoulder into the corner and then locking in a armbar lock (similar to Beck Lynch’s DiaArmher). Akira has no choice but to surrender.

WINNER BY PINFALL:DOMINIK MYSTERIO

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After the match, Rey goes to hug his son but Dominik shrugs Rey off. Dominik slaps hands with the fans as he walks up the aisle leaving his father confused in the ring.

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We go back to the Royal Rumble and see RKBro win the SmackDown Tag Team Titles. When we come back, the new SmackDown Tag Team Champions RKBro will be on hand for an in-ring interview, next on FOX.

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SmackDown returns to a hype video for Edge who returned at the Royal Rumble. We are told that Edge will be on hand next week.

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When SmackDown returns Rey Mysterio is catching up to his son Dominik who is leaving the building with his bags and demands to know what was going on out in the ring. Dominik says Rey knows what it was about, Rey turned his back on his own son and eliminated him from the Royal Rumble. Rey says that was just business and competition and let’s talk about this. Dominik looks at Rey and says “whatever” and walks out into the night leaving his father alone.

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Riddle and Orton come into the ring with Michael Cole who congratulates them on becoming the SmackDown World Tag Team Champions last Sunday at the Royal Rumble. Riddle talks about how much it means for him to hold onto these titles but what makes it extra super duper special is that he is SmackDown Tag Team Champions with his best friend Randyyy. Riddle starts to talk about the party they had in Tampa before Randy says “oversharing, oversharing” and takes over.

Randy says that he knows this franchise perhaps better than anyone. He’s been the champion of this franchise and he knows how important SmackDown has been in the annals of professional wrestling. But SmackDown has not been known as the place with the best tag team division until…The Uso’s made these belts desirable. For all their faults and there are many, Jimmy and Jey made these titles THE standard in professional wrestling. And it is the reason that RKBro signed SmackDown contracts. These titles are a legacy now and that legacy will be contin…

Tommaso Ciampa & Timothy Thatcher come out and it is clear that they are not in a happy mood. Ciampa & Thatcher look at Randy and Riddle and say that they were screwed…again…out of the belts but this time it wasn’t by The Uso’s…it was by a dumbass and a Viper. So here it is, straight up….Ciampa & Thatcher want a one on one shot at those belts.

Randy and Riddle get nose to nose and are ready to go and pushing and shoving happens. Officials flood the ring as Michael Cole throws us to commercial.

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SmackDown returns with a replay of moments ago where Tommaso & Thatcher get into a shoving match with the new SmackDown Tag Team Champions RKBro. We are told that Sonya Deville has decided that Ciampa & Thatcher’s complaint has merit. So in two weeks, Ciampa & Thatcher will get their SmackDown Tag Team Title match against RKBro…in a Ladder Match.

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<b>KAY LEE RAY AND PIPER NIVER W/PAIGE VS LIV MORGAN AND TONI STORM</b>

A strong back and forth match between four up and coming women on SmackDown. Piper dominates poor Liv Morgan early but then she makes the hot tag to Toni and Toni fares well against Niven who actually retreats and tags her partner in. From there the four women engage in a few near falls and some brawling. The finish comes when Kay Lee Ray is choking Liv in the corner and Toni comes over to help but it is a set up as Kay Lee Ray holds Toni against Liv while Piper charges and splashes them both. Ray throws Toni out as Piper Niven nails the Avalanche for the pinfall.

WINNERS BY PINFALL: KAY LEE RAY AND PIPER NIVEN

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In the back we see Drew McIntyre warming up. He will be in action against Shelton Benjamin…next on SmackDown.

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SmackDown returns to a graphic that airs that tells us SmackDown’s Wrestlemania is Saturday night Week 1 April which is nine weeks away.

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<b>DREW MCINTYRE VS SHELTON BENJAMIN</b>

Shelton looks strong in this match as it is clear that the Gold Standard is more than able to hold his own against Drew. Shelton drops Drew on the back of his head at one point and nearly scores a pinfall but then Drew does a Powerslam and that is it. A little bit more and Shelton eats a Claymore for a pinfall.

WINNER BY PINFALL: DREW MCINTYRE

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After the match, Drew is actually impressed with Shelton and reaches out his hand in a sign of respect. Shelton looks pensive but then shakes it to the surprise and delight of the fans. Has Shelton Benjamin had a change of heart?

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We go to Cole and Pat who tell us that with Wrestlemania on the horizon that means that perhaps the most special night of the year will occur. A night when the present and future come together to honor this business's past. And that of course is the WWE Hall of Fame. And it is our honor to announce the first inductee into this year’s class of the WWE Hall of Fame - the true Mr. Wrestlemania - the man that is the SmackDown franchise - the Phenom….The Undertaker.

A music video highlights the Undertaker’s historic WWE career before the following graphic appears:

This year’s headline inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2022 is The Undertaker. Be there to see the Deadman go into the hall in his home state of Texas on Peacock.

And stick around when SmackDown returns, SmackDown Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler will be in action live next.

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SmackDown returns and we see SmackDown Managing Director Sonya Deville walking towards her office when her assistant stops her. Sonya looks at her assistant and asks what’s up and he says that he has received a text from Paul Heyman and shows her the text. Sonya looks at it and is fuming saying “the Bloodline are all skipping the show tonight?” The assistant nervously says yes and Sonya thanks him before slamming the door to her office.

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<b>SHOTZI BLACKHEART VS SHAYNA BASZLER ©

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Shotzi tries her very best and scores a near fall early in the match but then Shayna slams Shotzi shoulder first on the ring steps and from there the women’s champion beats the hell out of Shotzi and enjoys doing so before locking on the Kirifuda Clutch and Blackhart immediately surrenders.

WINNER BY SUBMISSION AND STILL SMACKDOWN WOMEN’S CHAMPION: SHAYNA BASZLER

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After the match, Shayna gets on the mic and says that she sat at the Royal Rumble hoping that the winner of that match would challenge her for the SmackDown Women’s Title because Shayna has beat everyone here but Becky Lynch decided that she would rather go fight her former bestie than come here to SmackDown to face a real challenge.

So since there is no more competition for Shayna Baszler on SmackDown, I guess Wrestlemania will be a night off…

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IT’S BOSS TIME!!!! Sasha Banks makes her SmackDown return and comes out to the ring to look Shayna Baszler directly in the eye. The two women square up like they are about to throw down but then Shayna rolls out of the ring laughing at Banks who wants her to fight.

Sasha Banks has returned to SmackDown and apparently is laying down a challenge to Shayna Baszler for the SmackDown Women’s Title at Wrestlemania!!!

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We go to the back and see The Miz and Maryse posing for a quick selfie before Maryse gives her man a peck on the cheek. Cesaro gets his United States Title rematch against The Miz in our main event….Next.

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<b>CESARO VS THE MIZ © W/MARYSE</b>

The match starts off with Miz pretending to be hurt once more but the ref reminds him that Sonya Deville said he would defend this title with “no excuses” and Miz is furious. Cesaro sneaks up behind Miz and does a German Suplex that sends the belt flying and Maryse scrambling from the ring.

The champion survives several near falls and bails to the floor to try to escape with his wife but Cesaro grabs them both by the hair and does the iconic Hulk Hogan-esque Double Noggin Knocker and throws Miz back in the ring. A few power moves later and Cesaro has Miz set up for the Neutralizer but Maryse is on the ropes distracting the ref and The Miz low blows Cesaro.

From there the Miz takes over and scores a near fall on a DDT but every time he goes for the Skull Crushing Finale, Cesaro is able to either reverse it or power out. When Miz jumps off the middle of the ropes he is met with European Uppercut.

Cesaro goes for the Big Swing but when he lifts Miz up, Miz is able to reach out for the ropes and hold on for dear life. Cesaro goes to grab Miz’s hands but the champ propels the challenger through the ropes to the floor. Cesaro is annoyed as he gets back in the ring but the second he does, Miz rolls Cesaro up and puts his foot on the ropes. The ref doesn’t see Maryse hold her husband’s foot there and counts the 1…2….3.

WINNER BY PINFALL AND STILL SMACKDOWN UNITED STATES CHAMPION: THE MIZ

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After the match, The Miz gloats with his wife as she hands him the title and they race up the aisle. Cesaro sits in the ring glaring at Miz and Maryse as they get the last laugh on the Swiss Superman. The Miz is still the SmackDown United States Champion.

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In the back The Rock walks down the hall shaking the hands of the various SmackDown staff and wrestlers. The #1 Contender to the SmackDown Title will close SmackDown from Oklahoma…next on FOX.

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The crowd falls silent for a moment before the music of The Rock begins to play and they jump to their feet. The Owner of Smackown, and the winner of the Royal Rumble comes down to the ring and plays to the crowd before collecting a microphone.

“Finally…..The Rock….has come back to…..Oklahoma City!

Tonight, I am here not as the Owner of the number one Franchise in wrestling. I am here as the winner of the Royal Rumble and you know what that means. It means the Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment is going to turn WrestleMania’s main event into the most electrifying match of all time. I’m sure you saw this week, I went into enemy territory and I laid the smackdown…small ‘s’…..on that candyass JBL. My blood runs blue, and my choice is the Smackdown World Championship. But there’s a problem. That blood also runs through the veins of the Champion…the Tribal Chief….Roman Reigns. He’s a generational talent but it looks like he couldn’t be man enough to be here tonight. But you know who’s here? The Rock is…….”

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Stephanie McMahon comes out and walks to the ring. She and Rock shake hands and she gets her own microphone.

“Rock…congratulations on winning the Royal Rumble. It was truly unexpected. And that’s the problem, Rock. You’re an owner. And I know you and Sonya worked out a gray area in your contract, but when WWE sold you this franchise it was as the expectation of being an owner and we need to hold the line in what we expect from the owners of our franchises.”

“For the sake of these people’s time and the Rock’s hearing from that screechy voice….what are you telling the Rock?”

“I’m telling The Rock..your choice isn’t between Raw and Smackdown. It’s between being an Owner of SmackDown or an employee. You can’t have both. So if you choose to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania for the Smackdown World Championship….win or lose…..when it comes to owning this franchise……you’re….fired!”

Stephanie exits the ring as The Rock’s smile is gone and he stares after her with a lot on his mind. The Rock has to make a choice between owning SmackDown and main eventing Wrestlemania. What will The Great One do? Good night from Oklahoma City!

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Pipers Pit · February 8, 2022

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FEBRUARY WEEK 2

GAINBRIDGE FIELDHOUSE

INDIANAPOLIS, IN</b></div>

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The sold out Gainbridge Fieldhouse is ready for a night of unforgettable memories and they jump to their feet when familiar music hits.

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Sixteen time World Champion John Cena comes down to the ring.

“Indianapolis, welcome to Monday. Night. Raw! I watched the Royal Rumble and I saw the match between Bobby Lashley and AJ Styles. I’ve been in the ring with both of them and I know what each of them brings to the table. And then I was backstage visiting some friends last week and I heard something that caught my year. I heard MVP say that there was nobody that Lashley hadn’t beaten. Well jack, you ain’t beaten me. As a matter of fact the last time we locked up was in 2008 and I do believe I had my hand raised. So it seems like you don’t have an opponent for WrestleMania and I happen to be free….and I need to get my world champion’s punch card filled out for that magic 17th spot….”

“Hold up, hold up….”

MVP comes down to the ring. “John. I admit you did hear me correctly last week and I stand by that. Bobby Lashley can beat and has beaten any man in that locker room. But I don’t count you among them. You’re a big movie star now. So why exactly are you back? A movie coming out? A new commercial? Are you putting out another awful rap album? I appreciate the moxie and your schtick but come on, we’re talking about the Almighty Bobby Lashley. He took you to your limit in your prime. And now? He’ll send you back to Hollywood in a body bag.”

“You know, that is a rotten disposition to come out here and be like that. We were having fun. We were pumped up with energy. And you just want to rain on these people’s parade.”

MVP nods his head..

“I, on the other hand, love to see the people cheer.”

Before MVP can say anything Cena scoops him up and delivers an Attitude Adjustment and the crowd blows up.

As Cena’s music plays he gives the old ‘you can’t see me’ and heads back up the ramp.

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A replay of John Cena promo, MVP’s interruption and the Attitude Adjustment are shown.

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<b>THE GRIZZLED YOUNG VETERANS VS LUCHA HOUSE PARTY</b>

The GYV and the LHP battle back and forth for the whole match with the tempo slowing to a crawl or being fast paced depending on who has the momentum. Metalik sends Gibson out of the ring on the hard camera side with a pinpoint dropkick. As Drake argues with the ref, a fan at ringside, sitting with his back to us in a hoodie, seems to hand Gibson something. Gibson rolls back into the ring and when Metalik presses his advantage, Gibson clocks him with one right hand and turns out his lights. Drake makes sure Dorado can’t break up the count.

WINNERS BY PINFALL: THE GRIZZLED YOUNG VETERANS[/b]

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A replay of the end of the match zoomed in clearly shows a pair of brass knuckles being handed to Gibson and he uses them expertly. When we go back to the ring, Gibson has a microphone.

“The Number One Team on Raw, the uncrowned Raw Tag Team Champions, are tired of being overlooked! Now we have someone who can watch our backs and tend to our interests.”

He points to the man at ringside who goes over the barrier and slides into the ring. He shakes hands with Gibson and Drake.

“Let us introduce you to the Grizzled Young Veterans new manager…..” The man pulls his hood back and turns to face the camera.

“It’s Nigel McGuiness!” Corey Graves yells enthusiastically. Jimmy Smith wonders aloud how much more dangerous the former champions are now with a legendary fighter in their corner.

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A replay is shown of Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez double teaming Kevin Owens when Alexander Hammerstone hit the ring and saved KO.

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Backstage Apollo Crews is standing by with Commander Azeez behind him looking menacing.

“Alexander Hammerstone, you are new around here so I could forgive your ignorance in sticking your nose in the business of the Nigerian Prince but I will not forgive the insult you gave to me and Commander Azeez. You will be taught a lesson in humility and I will enjoy it very much!

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<b>CARMELLA W/ALEXA BLISS VS NAOMI</b>

Naomi is angry after the attack on her friend and partner Ember Moon last week and she takes it out on Carmella who can’t get a word, or an offensive move, in edgewise. Naomi constantly has her on the defensive and when she hits the Rear View, Carmella tumbles through the ropes. Naomi follows and is about to continue her advantage when Alexa Bliss attacks her from behind with one of the Women’s Tag Team Championship belts.

WINNER BY DISQUALIFICATION: NAOMI

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Alexa and Carmella circle Naomi like sharks, but they quickly scatter around the ring and then we see why.

Tamina runs into the scene and stares them both down. Carefully she kneels next to Naomi and checks on her while keeping an eye on the champs who quickly exit up the aisle.

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Backstage Velvet Sky is standing by with Raw Owner JBL who informs her that in tonight's main event we’ll see a Royal Rumble rematch between the Street Profits and the Trinity for the Raw Tag Team Championship!

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A vignette of AJ Styles is shown, highlighting some of his most spectacular moments in the WWE.

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<b>OMOS W/MVP VS CHASE HERZOG</b>

Bell rings, Omos destroys newcomer Chase Herzog with a double handed chokeslam, and a definitive 1-2-3 with Omos’ boot on his chest.

WINNER BY PINFALL: OMOS

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A video package of Kevin Owens is shown talking to the medical staff after last week. They tell him until he’s cleared he cannot fight. Owens is angry and frustrated saying nobody tells him when he can fight before storming out.

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Corey Graves sits down with Charlotte Flair in a pre-taped interview.

“Charlotte, we now know you will be defending your Raw Women’s Championship against the Man, Becky Lynch, at WrestleMania. You two were the best of friends at one point. What changed?”

“What changed? Becky changed. Corey, I loved Becky. She was my best friend. When we had the Horsewomen in NXT we were all close but me and Becky….she was like another sister to me. But as we came into WWE and I gained title after title I saw the change. She wasn’t the same person.”

“So she was jealous?”

“Jealous doesn’t begin to cut it. Becky is a wannabe and what pisses her off the most is she wants to be Charlotte Flair. She wouldn’t even be “the Man” if Nia Jax hadn’t punched her in the face. She’d just be the Lass Kicker who opened every show and never sniffed the main event. Well Corey, at WrestleMania I’ll show the world who is the cream of the crop and who just pretends to be.”

“Thank you, Charlotte.”

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<b>THE IICONICS VS AMBER YOUNG AND SOLO DARLING </b>

The IIconics dominate the match showing fluidity in their tags and good charisma together. They finish Solo off with a double 747, like the One Man Gang.

WINNERS BY PINFALL: THE IICONICS

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The announcers happily recap the big announcement of the past week. The Deadman, the Phenom, the legendary Undertaker will be going into the WWE Hall of Fame!

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Backstage the complete New Day is dancing their way down the hallway. They’re coming out to the ring….next!

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“AWWWWWWWWW…...INDIANAPOLIS…...DON’T YOU DARE BE SOUR….CLAP….FOR YOUR PURVEYORS OF POSITIVITY…..AND FEEEEEEEEEEL THE POWEEEEEEEEER!”

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Kofi gets the microphone. “Now all of you know how much fun we like to have. Whether it's BootyOs or pancakes or unicorns. But right now we need to be serious for a minute. Tonight there’s going to be a rematch between the Street Profits and the Trinity. It ought to be a hell of a match but someone’s gonna win and someone’s gonna lose. But the more important question is who should be the next challengers for the Raw Tag Team Championship?

Who?

You’re looking at the answer. As of right now we’re calling out the winners of tonight’s main event to put those titles on the line against us…..at WrestleMania!”

The New Day leaves the ring looking very confident.

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The Alpha Academy is already in the ring when Damian Priest comes out alone. Gable mocks him for not having a partner but he isn’t alone for long.

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Samoa Joe marches down to the ring and Gable’s smirk vanishes.

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<b>ALPHA ACADEMY VS DAMIAN PRIEST AND SAMOA JOE</b>

As usual Otis can hold his own with anyone when it comes to power, strength, and dishing out the punishment and he does so versus Priest and Joe but when Gable gets the tag he doesn’t fare as well. Both Priest and Joe use their own advantage against him and once Joe locks in the Kokina Clutch, Otis is taken out by a running top rope dive by Priest.

WINNERS BY SUBMISSION: DAMIAN PRIEST VS SAMOA JOE

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Velvet Sky is with the Street Profits and they’re hyped for their title rematch tonight. Dawkins tells us that tonight it doesn’t matter who they face because it’s all about him and Montez and Ford reminds us that they…want….the smoke.

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Damian Priest is walking backstage when he stops. The camera pans over to reveal King Nakamura.

Nakmaura smiles, clearly admiring the Raw Intercontinental Championship.

“Nice win tonight.”

“Thanks.”

The two men go their separate ways but keep their eyes on each other.

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<b>THE STREET PROFITS VS THE TRINITY © W/SCARLETT </b>

For this title defense it’s Bray Wyatt and Seth Rollins who are the legal men and the match is a barnburner. The momentum trades sides several times with both teams getting close finishes. The Street Profits are building an advantage keeping Rollins in their corner and not letting him out. Crisp quick tags have Rollins almost down for a three count but when Dawkins tries for an ill-advised moonsault, Rollins rolls out of the way and tags in Wyatt. He stalks Dawkins while taunting Ford to get involved. The referee is between Wyatt and Ford when Dawkins gets up but unseen by the referee, Wyatt mule kicks him low. Dawkins is down on all fours and Rollins quickly hits the curb stomp. Wyatt makes a lazy cover and when Ford tries to get in, Kross on the outside yanks him off the apron and nails him with a forearm in the back of the head.

WINNERS BY PINFALL AND STILL RAW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: THE TRINITY

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Backstage a camera follows a trail of pieces from a cardboard cutout of John Cena. The trail stops at a pair of black boots. As the camera slowly pans up it’s the Almighty Raw World Champion.

Lashley holds the cardboard Cena’s head in his hands before ripping it in two as he stares into the camera and the show goes off the air.

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<p>SmackDown Week 2, February 2022 - Episode #1170</p><p> </p><p>

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SmackDown opens to a live shot of the Smoothie King Center and we see The Rated R Superstar, Edge arriving in a limousine. Edge thanks his driver and waves to some fans outside as he makes his way into the buildin....</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

*CRACK*</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

A chair slams into Edge's back as soon as he steps foot inside the building. The camera pans down to Edge who is writhing in pain as the person who hits him kneels down next to the Hall of Famer..</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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Cole grabs Edge by the hair and says with disdain "welcome back" before walking away, leaving Edge to suffer on the floor.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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FEBRUARY WEEK 2</span></em></em></p><p><em><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;">

SMOOTHIE KING CENTER</span></em></em></p><p><em><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;">

NEW ORLEANS, LA</span></em></em><em></b></div></em></p><p><em>

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Michael Cole & Pat McAfee welcome us to SmackDown presented by Progressive and they talk about what we just saw. Adam Cole has attacked the Rated R Superstar and WWE Hall of Famer Edge, who was supposed to speak on this program later tonight. This is the latest in a rivalry that has seen Edge go to the hospital and miss months of action before returning at the Royal Rumble two weeks ago and eliminating Cole from the match. Adam Cole is in action later tonight against Cesaro so maybe we will hear from Cole about his actions. Also later tonight, Shelton Benjamin will speak with Kayla Braxton about last week when he shook the hand of Drew McIntyre. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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Cole and Pat then take us back to the closing moments of last week and we see Stephanie McMahon come out and inform The Rock that he must make a choice: challenge Roman Reigns for the SmackDown World Title at SmackDown’s Wrestlemania and lose his role as owner of SmackDown or walk away from the World Title match and remain the owner of this franchise. It is a near impossible choice, but one that the winner of the Royal Rumble must make. We are told that The Rock is back in Los Angeles trying to decide what to do, but later tonight the World Champion - Roman Reigns will address his SmackDown Kingdom and you know he will have something to say about this. But let’s go to the ring for our opening match on SmackDown. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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</em><em><span style="font-size:10px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><b>TOMMASO CIAMPA AND TIMOTHY THATCHER VS AKIRA TOZAWA AND BRIAN KENDRICK</b></span></span></em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

</em><em><strong>Ciampa & Thatcher display a mean streak after weeks of frustration has boiled over and Tozawa and Kendrick are the unlucky victims. They take their time throwing Tozawa in particular all over the place before nailing Project Ciampa onto Brian Kendrick for the pinfall. </strong></em></p><p><em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>

</strong></em><em><strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">WINNERS BY PINFALL: TOMMASO CIAMPA AND TIMOTHY THATCHER</span></strong></em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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After the match, Thatcher and Ciampa grab a microphone and they cut a promo on RKBro saying that it is their destiny to regain those SmackDown Tag Team Titles and that is precisely what will happen next week on SmackDown. Ciampa & Thatcher are willing to climb those ladders and sacrifice their bodies to head into Wrestlemania as the best tag team in the world and they hope Randy and Riddle are ready for what awaits them next week. Shine those belts up nicely, boys because next week - the reign of RKBro will be short lived. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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In the back Rey Mysterio is warming up but stops when Dominik walks over to him. Dominik apologizes for his behavior last week and says that he was just angry because Rey threw him over the ropes at the Rumble. Dom says that after a week away, he now sees that it was just business for Rey and not a personal thing. Dom asks his father to forgive him for getting hot and Rey says of course and they hug. Rey Mysterio with his son by his side prepares to head to Gorilla. He’s in action…next on FOX. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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SmackDown returns with a graphic telling us that SmackDown’s Wrestlemania is seven weeks away from the sold out AT&T Center in Dallas, Texas and live on Peacock. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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</em><em><span style="font-size:10px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><b>DOLPH ZIGGLER VS REY MYSTERIO W/DOMINIK MYSTERIO</b></span></span></em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

</em><em><strong>Rey starts out as a house of fire and has Dolph on his heels early in this match and it looks to be like this is gonna be a one sided affair but when Rey goes for the 619, Dolph slides under the ropes and Rey gets tangled in the ropes. From there Dolph controls the next portion of the match and scores some near falls but Rey kicks out every time and when Dolph goes for the Zig Zag, Rey holds onto a rope and Dolph slams to the mat. Rey and Dolph trade blows until Dolph drops Rey with a DDT and bails to the floor and grabs a chair. When Dolph slides in, Dominik slides in behind Dolph and takes the chair out of his hand. The ref is yelling at Dominik and that allows Rey to fly off the top with the West Coast Pop. Rey covers but the ref is with Dominik and doesn’t see the pin. Robert Roode runs down and slides into the ring and nails Rey with a Glorious DDT. Dominik finally stops arguing with the ref but Roode is on the floor now and Dolph covers Rey for the pin. Dominik arguing with the referee cost his father the match!</strong></em></p><p><em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>

</strong></em><em><strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">WINNER BY PINFALL: DOLPH ZIGGLER</span></strong></em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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After the match, Dominik apologizes to his father and swears it was an accident. Rey is clearly upset but eventually shakes his head indicating he forgives his son. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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In the back Shelton Benjamin is with Kayla Braxton who asks him about the events of last week. And Shelton thanks Drew McIntyre for the match and, more importantly, for the loss because Shelton damn near beat McIntyre…and Benjamin needed to be reminded that he could win and lose on his own. For far too long, Shelton has been content to be someone’s lackey or someone’s partner and taking shortcuts along the way. Shelton Benjamin is the Gold Standard of professional wrestling and he has the ability to compete with anyone, anywhere…and win. He doesn’t need to take the short cuts and easy way out and he damned sure doesn’t need to stand aside while others take his opportunities from him. The real Shelton Benjamin is back…and there ain’t no stoppin him now. And he’ll prove that….next. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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</span></span></em><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">Commercial Break</span></strong></span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"> </span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">

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</em><em><span style="font-size:10px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><b>SHELTON BENJAMIN VS CEDRIC ALEXANDER</b></span></span></em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

</em><em><strong>Shelton is like a new man as he battles his former partner and we see the old Shelton Benjamin who is still able to do some acrobatic moves. He and Cedric trade near falls until Cedric misses with the Overtime Frog Splash and that allows Shelton the ability nail the T-Bone Suplex and then hit Paydirt for the pinfall. </strong></em></p><p><em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>

</strong></em><em><strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">WINNER BY PINFALL: SHELTON BENJAMIN</span></strong></em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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After the win, Shelton is celebrating with the crowd cheering as he is indeed proving he can stand on his own when Cedric wakes up and blasts Shelton from behind. Alexander kicks Benjamin when he is down but soon Shelton is able to stand up and fight back. In the end, Benjamin clotheslines Cedric over the ropes and is indeed standing on his own two feet and owning the ring while the crowd cheers. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

</em><img alt="nSzKZbQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nSzKZbQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="t4QQHAa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/t4QQHAa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

In the backstage area, Paul Heyman and the SmackDown World Champion Roman Reigns are exiting the locker room of the champ. The Tribal Chief will address the SmackDown audience live…next. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

</em><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">==========</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"> </span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">

</span></span></em><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">Commercial Break</span></strong></span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"> </span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">

==========</span></span></em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

</em><img alt="nSzKZbQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nSzKZbQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="t4QQHAa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/t4QQHAa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

As the boos rain down, Reigns holds out his hand and Heyman hands him the microphone.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“New Orleans…..acknowledge me!”</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

More boos.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“Two weeks ago we held the Royal Rumble and it looked like I had a new challenger. But this wasn’t any old challenger off the street. This was blood. This was family. Before Jimmy and Jey saw the light you all saw how I handled family business. It falls to me to do that out of love because I *am* the Head of the Table. I *am* the Tribal Chief. It didn’t make me happy to do it to them and it didn’t make me happy thinking I’d have to do it to my cousin at WrestleMania. I mean…you all don’t understand how much I love that man. How much I have idolized him. Growing up I saw him conquer the WWE, then conquer Hollywood. Paul, you know a little about conquerors…have you ever seen anyone conquer everything he touches like the Rock?” Heyman shakes his head no.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

But then last week Stephanie McMahon showed up and she put the choice to the Rock. It’s owning this Franchise or fighting me. It’s an easy choice Dwayne. I am so proud to be the Smackdown World Champion, fighting for the Franchise that my blood owns. Why give that up? We all know what would happen anyways. If you sign the contract you forfeit your ownership and then you step into the ring with me at WrestleMania and you get a reality check. Nobody wants to see that, hell I don’t want to see it. You didn’t get to be who you are and where you are by being stupid and I trust once you stop and think you’ll put this little fantasy to the side.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

But then what about WrestleMania and the Smackdown World Championship? Steel sharpens steel and I need to remain sharp. That’s why in two weeks, right here on Smackdown, I’m issuing an open challenge. So whoever’s back there, hell, whoever is on Raw, or even wrestling somewhere in the world. Step up and be put down and acknowledge me as the greatest champion in the world.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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Cole and Pat talk about what we just heard from the SmackDown World Champion and put over that Roman Reigns has now issued an open challenge to anyone, other than the Rock, that wants a world title shot. The SmackDown World Title will be on the line in two weeks, but who it will be against is an open question. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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We go back to last week and see Sasha Banks return to SmackDown when SmackDown Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler claimed she had no more challengers. Sasha Banks makes her SmackDown in-ring return against Melina….next on FOX. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

</em><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">==========</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"> </span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">

</span></span></em><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">Commercial Break</span></strong></span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"> </span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">

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SmackDown returns and Kayla Braxton is in the office of Managing Director Sonya Deville and Kayla asks about what Roman Reigns just said. She says that a fantastic opportunity was just laid before SmackDown. So, here is what she will do…next week on SmackDown there will be a Fatal Fourway match between four individuals to be named next week and that will conclude our show. The winner of that match will indeed face Roman Reigns in two weeks for the SmackDown World Title. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

</em><img alt="rUZAcUE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rUZAcUE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="d9d193r.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/d9d193r.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ikP6Q5w.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ikP6Q5w.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><em>

</em><em><span style="font-size:10px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><b>SASHA BANKS VS MELINA</b></span></span></em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

</em><em><strong>Melina and Sasha have a back and forth match for quite a bit and after Sasha misses the Meteoria and wrenches her knee, Melina dominates with some submission wrestling. Eventually Melina locks in a Crossface but Sasha is able to make it to the ropes and that’s the last of Melina’s offense as The Boss, on one good leg, fights back into the match and before long she is able to lock in the Banks Statement. Melina tries to fight it but in the end, she must tap out. </strong></em></p><p><em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>

</strong></em><em><strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">WINNER BY SUBMISSION: SASHA BANKS</span></strong></em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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Sasha Banks is celebrating her win until Bianca Belair suddenly comes out and comes down to the ring. Bianca tells Sasha that she can’t just stroll in here like she did last week and demand a title shot, especially after being gone so long. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

Bianca tells Sasha that Bianca and Shayna have a history that is not settled. And if anyone is going to take Shayna Baszler down, it will be the EST of SD. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

Sasha says that if that was the case, she would’ve done so instead of losing her temper because she couldn’t hack it. Bianca responds that Sasha damn well knows what Shayna Baszler whispered to Bianca at Survivor Series and if Sasha had been in her shoes, Sasha would’ve beat that bitch’s ass too. Sasha responds that maybe it just means that Bianca is not strong enough to survive on this stage. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

But Sasha Banks is THE BOSS for a reason. And it is because she can and she will put Shayna Baszler down. Even if it means that she has to go through Bianca Belair to do it. Bianca squares up and says bring it but before that can happen, officials flood the ring at the direction of Sonya Deville and back the two away from each other. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

As Sonya gets order, Shayna Baszler comes out onto the stage smiling at the chaos in the ring and all parties look at her. Who will be the challenger for Baszler at Wrestlemania? Now two of SmackDown’s finest are staking their claim. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

In the back we see Adam Cole heading down the hall to the ring. When we come back, Cole is in action against Cesaro…next. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

</em><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">==========</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"> </span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">

</span></span></em><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">Commercial Break</span></strong></span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"> </span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">

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SmackDown returns with a recap video of Stephanie McMahon’s announcement last week. The Rock has a decision to make - will he challenge for the SmackDown World Title at Wrestlemania or will he remain owner of SmackDown? And who will be the champion come Dallas?</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

</em><img alt="GA5gPjv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GA5gPjv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="d9d193r.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/d9d193r.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="HujyyoQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HujyyoQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><em>

</em><em><span style="font-size:10px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><b>ADAM COLE VS CESARO</b></span></span></em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

</em><em><strong>Cesaro scores early with a knee to the head that knocks Cole nearly out on his feet and the Swiss Superman takes over for the early portion of this match. Cesaro scores with stiff elbow shots to the head of Cole and then a backdrop of Cole over the ropes to the floor. Cesaro runs and does a twisting Plancha over the top rope to the floor but wipes out as Cole moves. </strong></em></p><p><em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>

From there AC starts working on Cesaro in the ring and scores some near falls before Cesaro reverses the Panama Sunrise into a Bridge Suplex for the 1…2…AC kicks out. Cesaro goes for the Big Swing but Cole reverses it into a Small Package for a 2 count. When Cesaro charges Cole, AC does a standing knee lift to the head and then the running knee to the back of Cesaro’s head. </strong></em></p><p><em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>

Cole says its over but the crowd comes alive when….</strong></em></p><p><em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>

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Edge runs out with murder in his eyes. Adam Cole doesn’t see him coming but turns around right into a SPEAR! The ref has no choice but to call for a DQ while Edge goes to grab Adam Cole by the throat and wails away at his face. </strong></em></p><p><em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>

</strong></em><em><strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">WINNER BY DISQUALIFICATION: ADAM COLE</span></strong></em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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After the match, Edge continues to beat up Adam Cole until Cesaro comes over and pulls Edge off and the Swiss Superman is furious at being cost the match. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

Adam Cole uses this opportunity to slide out of the ring and escape. Cesaro is shoving at Edge who wants to chase after Cole but Cesaro is heated at losing. Cesaro pushes Edge into the ropes who bounces off and Spears Cesaro. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

Edge pulls at his hair and gets that wild look in his eyes as Cesaro slowly strands up and with Adam Cole watching, Edge spears Cesaro once more. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

The Rated R Superstar has snapped and Adam Cole is forced to watch it. Has Adam Cole pushed Edge too far? </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

Good night from New Orleans! </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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Pipers Pit · February 15, 2022

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FEBRUARY WEEK 3

COLONIAL LIFE ARENA

COLUMBIA, SC</b></div>

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<b>KING NAKAMURA VS LOGAN SHULO W/JAXSON RYKER</b>

The show begins with the match already underway. As Ryker stands on the outside staring a whole through Nakamura, he and Shulo battle back and forth. The King rallies and begins using strong style to wear down Shulo before dropping him to his knees with a superkick heard ‘round the arena. This leads to the Kinshasa and the win.

WINNER BY PINFALL: KING NAKAMURA

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We cut to the back where Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair are in the middle of a massive brawl. Officials and other women Superstars run into the scene to break it up. Natalya pulls Becky away and when Becky turns she shoves Natalya into the wall. They glare at each other before they too begin to fight. They’re broken up quickly with both challenging the other to a match tonight. Charlotte slinks away with a cheshire grin.

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Backstage Kofi Kingston and Big E are asking people if they’ve seen Xavier Woods. It’s not like Woods to not get a hold of them when he arrives. They turn the corner and keep looking, and calling his name.

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The Alpha Academy is in the ring. Gable says that last week Samoa Joe put his nose in their business and this week he’s gonna pay the price!

Joe comes out to fight when Gable decides he’ll be wrestling Otis tonight, not himself.

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<b>OTIS W/CHAD GABLE VS SAMOA JOE</b>

A true test of strength between Otis and Joe with neither man getting the upper hand. Gable’s distraction at ringside leads to Otis gaining the advantage but after battering Joe for several minutes Otis goes for the Alphalanche. Unfortunately for him Joe rolls out of the way and Otis drops down onto the mat. Joe goes for the Kokina Clutch but Otis rolls out of it and quickly escapes to the outside. Gable and Otis leave ringside as the referee counts. Joe finds it slightly amusing but his face says this isn’t over.

WINNER BY COUNTOUT: SAMOA JOE

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We see a replay of Otis’ domination of the match but as soon as he’s in trouble Alpha Academy decides they’ve had enough.

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Velvet Sky is standing by with the Raw Women’s Tag Team Champions. She asks them about Tamina and they both dismiss her as nothing they’re worried about. When Velvet tells them that next week it’ll be Alexa vs Tamina one on one, they both exchange glances and leave in a huff.

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Alexander Hammerstone is talking to a few crew members about his childhood wrestling heroes when Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez attack him from behind. He tries fighting back but he’s at a big disadvantage and together they powerbomb him through a table. They walk off as he is attended to.

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Naomi is backstage when Tamina approaches. Naomi asks what last week was all about. Tamina says they’re family. She wasn’t gonna let those two little bitches stomp out her blood. Next week she’ll give Bliss a little payback and then soon they’ll take those tag titles. Naomi looks a little unsure but isn’t going to argue.

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A vignette of the Grizzled Young Veterans and Nigle McGuiness drinking in a pub. Of course there’s a few loud mouths who get in their faces and one thing leads to another. One crazy brawl later and the only ones left standing are Gibson, Drake, and McGuiness. Nigel slaps some bills on the bar and tells the Bartender they’re not sorry for the damages.

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<b>DAMIAN PRIEST © VS TRISTAN ARCHER</b>

Priest makes quick work of the unknown Archer. Priest shows off both his quickness and his power and ends any hope of an upset with the Reckoning.

WINNER BY PINFALl AND STILL RAW INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION: DAMIAN PRIEST

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We cut to JBL’s office and sitting across from him is Kevin Owens. JBL looks exasperated and tries again to explain Owens isn’t cleared for his own safety. Owens isn’t having it and says if he’s not allowed to fight he might as well buy a ticket and sit in the crowd. JBL tries to calm him down but Owens storms out and slams the door. JBL shakes his head.

“Canadians….”

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We go to a sit down interview Corey Graves and Keith Lee.

“Thanks for joining me Keith. You’re a man who always has a lot to say so I wanted to give you the chance to let the WWE Universe know what’s on your mind.”

“I have more on my mind than I can possibly explain in just a few mere minutes Corey. When someone has this much potential, this much athleticism, this much pure God-given glory, you have to ask why am I not the Raw World Champion. Or Intercontinental. Or tag team champions by myself? It’s because people somehow don’t take me seriously. People like Samoa Joe who put my name in his mouth a few weeks ago. Well if people don’t want to take me seriously I’ll make them do it.” He pauses. “Do you bask in my glory, Corey?”

Graves senses the mood in the room has changed and quickly nods. “Ab…absolutely.”

“Smart answer.”

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<b>KIMBER LEIGH VS NEVAEH</b>

Kimber is in full control of the match and is smug throughout. Nevaeh is a punching bag and Kimber goes as far as to stop her own pinfall at two saying she’s not done. With Navaeh down, Kimber climbs to the top for a moonsault but Neveah crotches her and then hits a backslide from the top rope for the three count.

WINNER BY PINFALL: NEVEAH

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The announcers are overjoyed to announce the next inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2022….the 9th Wonder of the World….Chyna!

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The Hurt Business is headed to the ring and they look like they mean business.

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Lashley is pacing before accepting the microphone.

“Cena….you come out here and you try to belittle me. You try to make fun of me. You want to challenge the Almighty for this title…MY title? You haven’t earned the right but John, I’ll tell you what. I’m a fair man so if you want a title shot you got it. IF……if you can beat my Colossus. If you can beat this man…seven feet, four hundred and fifty pounds….then yea I’ll give you a title shot. But be careful what you wish for John because if you pull out a miracle against Omos then you get me…and I’m gonna hurt you."

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We see a replay of the stipulation that Lashley has issued in regards to John Cena. We’re told that during the commercial break JBL made it official. Next week we’ll see John Cena versus Omos!

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<b>ANGEL GARZA VS KOFI KINGSTON W/ BIG E</b>

Kofi seems off his game as he’s still worried about his friend. Garza takes advantage of that early on. Kofi is having trouble battling back but Big E gets the crowd going with a ‘New Day Rocks’ chant that fires up Kofi. The former WWE Champion takes over and has Garza on his heels before he connects with Trouble in Paradise for the victory.

WINNER BY PINFALL: KOFI KINGSTON

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Following his win, Kofi is in the ring with Big E when the arena goes dark and on the tron we see the Trinity. In front of them, in a heap is Xavier Woods.

Seth Rollins has a big smile. “Kofi, E, we found your buddy. Don’t worry he’s safe…well…pretty safe. So come on back and get him. We’d love to have a talk.” He starts laughing as Kofi and Big E quickly exit the ring and run backstage.

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Becky Lynch is marching backstage. The Man takes on Natalya….next!

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<b>BECKY LYNCH VS NATALYA</b>

A great match between two veterans. The advantage goes back and forth with Becky trying to go for the Disarmher and Natalya trying to get the Sharpshooter on her. The match features several false finishes and when they do manage to get their finishers on the other, they make it to the ropes. Becky is stunned in the middle of the ring following a series of forearms to the head. Natalya runs off the ropes with a clothesline which Becky ducks. When Natalya turns, she walks right into a Rock Bottom that Jimmy Smith refers to as the Man Slam. Becky hooks the leg and gets the three count.

WINNER BY PINFALL: BECKY LYNCH

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Becky gets her hand raised and is about to offer Natalya a hand when she’s attacked from behind by Charlotte Flair. Flair chop blocks her right knee. Becky falls back, reaching out for her leg but Charlotte is all over her, focused on that knee. She drags Becky towards the corner and pulls her legs around the post. Charlotte goes to the outside and puts on a Figure Four around the post. Becky is screaming in pain and the network throws in a few bleeps thanks to the seven second delay. As the show goes off the air, Charlotte won’t let it go as officials plead with her. Jimmy Smith wonders aloud if Becky will be able to walk next week let alone challenge Charlotte and tells us to come back next week to find out.

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Dawn · February 15, 2022

I am loving the Trinity, they're a standout in every show they're in. Amped up for the direction you'll be taking Keith Lee now as well, great promo from him on Raw. Love everything that comes from you guys, pretty much!

Pipers Pit · February 15, 2022

Kimberly · February 20, 2022

SmackDown Week 3, February 2022 - Episode #1171

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SD Open recap video from last week: Edge snaps last week as well as Roman’s challenge for the world title match. Who will be the challenger for Roman Reigns? Find out next…on SmackDown.

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FEBRUARY WEEK 3

AMERICAN BANK CENTER

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX</b></div>

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Michael Cole & Pat McAfee welcome us to Friday Night SmackDown presented by Progressive. Later tonight, Randy Orton & Riddle - RKBro - will defend their SmackDown Tag Team Titles in a Ladder Match against Tommaso Ciampa & Timothy Thatcher. But next week there will be a SmackDown World Title match where Roman Reigns will defend his title. Who is his opponent? We will find out….right….now.

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WINNER FACES ROMAN REIGNS NEXT WEEK FOR SMACKDOWN WORLD TITLE

<b>JEFF HARDY VS FINN BALOR VS SHEAMUS VS ADAM COLE</b>

Jeff Hardy is the last announced for this match and it’s a surprise as the Charismatic Enigma hasn’t been seen in nearly two months. Adam Cole looks shocked that Hardy is here and Jeff goes right for him. Cole races to the floor and Hardy gives chase and they brawl on the floor and into the fans for a bit which allows Sheamus and Balor to be the focus of the first half of this match.

They trade near falls before Balor sets up for the Coup De Gras but by this point Cole is back and he shoves Finn off the top rope. After a Panama Sunrise on Finn, Cole takes control of this match trading blows with Sheamus. Eventually Jeff makes his way back and all four men brawl all over the area with each trading a finisher and a hope spot before Sheamus nails Balor with the Brogue sending Finn to the floor.

Hardy ducks under a kick from Sheamus and nails the Twist of Fate but then Cole blasts Jeff from behind. As Cole prepares to put Hardy down….

Edge comes running out from the back and Cole sees him and runs for dear life. Cole jumps into the fans and takes off with Edge giving chase. Jeff sees his moment and nails the Swanton onto Sheamus and covers. Balor tries to get back into the ring and does so and dives for Jeff but the ref slap’s his hand down for the 3rd time. Balor missed his shot and Jeff Hardy wins!

WINNER BY PINFALL: JEFF HARDY

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Pyro explodes as Jeff Hardy celebrates. Jeff grabs a mic and says that he is here to live for one more big moment, perhaps his very last and he will not let this moment pass him by. Next week, Roman Reigns will have to kill Jeff Hardy to prevent him from being the World Champion and from headlining Wrestlemania!!!

Jeff Hardy will challenge Roman Reigns for the SmackDown World Title next week!!! What a moment on what should be a crazy night. We’ll be right back.

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SmackDown returns and we see Dominik Mysterio talking to (of all people) Zelina Vega. The two are laughing and she pats him on the arm and walks away when she sees Rey Mysterio walk up to his son. Rey asks what that is about and Dominik says nothing much. Father and son walk to Gorilla to get ready to make their entrance right now.

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<b>THE MYSTERIOS VS CHASE STEVENS AND JUSTIN CORINO</b>

For a decent portion of this match, Rey and Dom actually get along and it’s like their recent issues never happened. After some good tag team maneuvers, Dom lets his dad take control and scores some near falls on both Steves and Corino before tagging his son back in. Dom scores with a 619 of his own on Corino and Rey signals that he wants to be tagged in to finish off the match but Dom ignores his dad and does a Rude Awakening to Corino and scores the pinfall.

WINNERS BY PINFALL: THE MYSTERIOS

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Dominik celebrates like he just won Wrestlemania but Rey is clearly frustrated. Rey questions Dominik who can be heard responding with “what? We won!” before leaving the ring and walking off to the back. Rey is visibly annoyed but follows his son.

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Jey Uso is warming up, when we come back - Main Event Jey will be in action against Cesaro….next on SmackDown

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SmackDown returns to a hype video for next week’s big main event. Jeff Hardy will live for one last moment, perhaps his final chance, to become world champion once more and head to the main event of SmackDown’s Wrestlemania. Who will be World Champion? Find out next week on SmackDown.

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<b>JEY USO W/JIMMY USO AND PAUL HEYMAN VS CESARO</b>

Cesaro really doesn’t have much of a chance as when you battle one member of the Bloodline, you’re likely to battle multiple. And that is the case here. Cesaro tries in earnest but every time he takes over the match, Paul or Jimmy trip him up. Eventually Cesaro is able to nail the Neutralizer but then Heyman gets on the apron and that allows Jimmy to slide in and Super Kick Cesaro in the back of the head. Jey flies off top with the Superfly Leap as his brother and the Wise One drop from the ring and the pinfall.

WINNER BY PINFALL: JEY USO

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After the match, Jimmy & Jey celebrate because the distraction worked out and Jey Uso ended up victorious.

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In the back Shayna Baszler is with Kayla Braxton and she is asked about Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair who will fight next week to try to be Shayna’s challenger at Wrestlemania. Shayna says that she couldn’t possibly care less about who she faces at Wrestlemania, because the title will remain on the Queen of Spades shoulder and, speaking of shoulders, Shayna will rip the shoulder off whomever is unlucky enough to try to take this title from her.

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We see Tommaso Ciampa & Timothy Thatcher doing final warm ups to get ready for their ladder match tonight. The World Tag Team Titles will be on the line in the main event. Stick around, we’re coming back with Piper Niven in action after this time out.

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SmackDown returns to a promo video for SmackDown’s Wrestlemania which is only six weeks from tomorrow from the sold out AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas and only on Peacock.

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<b>PIPER NIVEN AND KAY LEE RAY W/PAIGE VS LIV MORGAN AND TEAGAN NOX</b>

Piper & Kay Lee Ray are a force to be reckoned with and that shows in this match as Kay Lee uses her speed to her advantage before feeding Piper in as the wrecking ball. Tegan and Liv try to fight galliantly, but eventually Tegan is dropped with the Avalanche from Piper and then a Vader’s Bomb for the three count.

WINNERS BY PINFALL: PIPER NIVEN AND KAY LEE RAY

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After the match, Paige gets on the microphone and says that since this franchise does not have it’s own Women’s Tag Team Titles - because no one would dare challenge Niven and Ray - so it is up to Paige to deliver a challenge. Paige wants to show the world how brutal her family is. So this is an open challenge for two women to show up and get pulverized on the grandest stage of them all….Wrestlemania!

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In the back Kayla Braxton is with Shelton Benjamin and she begins to ask him about his plans for the future since he had his change of heart but then The Miz walks up to Shelton with his wife Maryse in tow. The Miz mockingly claps for the “inspirational” story of Shelton Benjamin’s turnaround in attitude. But no matter how nice Shelton now pretends to be…he will always be a loser. Maryse does the L hand sign and Shelton smiles and says “no matter how many titles you win, she will always have bigger balls than you”....The Miz gets furious and slaps Shelton in the face who responds by decking Miz with one punch. And looks down at him daring him to respond before saying “yeah, I thought so” and walking away after punking out the United States Champion.

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RKBro are walking towards the ring. When we come back, the Ladder Match for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles will close the show. Don’t go anywhere, we’re back in a moment on FOX.

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Michael Cole & Pat welcome us back and remind us that next week on SmackDown Roman Reigns will defend his SmackDown World Title against Jeff Hardy. They then speculate about Stephanie McMahon’s ultimatum and what will The Rock decide?

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LADDER MATCH

<b>RKBRO © VS TOMMASO CIAMPA AND TIMOTHY THATCHER</b>

The two teams start out going directly for ladders and slide them in and they brawl trying to get a ladder set up. Randy and Riddle take their ladder and ram Ciampa & Thatcher with it and then a brawl breaks out between the two teams.

At one point Riddle is able to set up a ladder and climb it but instead of reaching for the belts, he does a Corkscrew Plancha off the top, over the ropes and wiping out both Randy and their opponents. Riddle starts climbing the ladder but Ciampa meets him on the other side and does a Sunset Flip into a Powerbomb wiping out Riddle.

From there the challengers spend considerable time beating down the champs with chairs and a set of stairs and with high impact moves. Ciampa nails project Ciampa on Riddle while Thatcher sets up the ladder.

Thatcher begins to climb, but Randy nails Ciampa with a chair from behind and then kicks the ladder out from under Thatcher just as Timothy grabs the titles. Timothy is holding on for dear life until Randy yanks on Thatcher’s leg and while he falls, Randy catches him and nails the RKO!!!!!

Randy RKO’s Tommasso for good measure while Riddle makes the climb up the ladder and retrieves the titles.

WINNERS AND STILL SMACKDOWN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: RKBRO

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After the match, RKBro grab their titles and raise them high to the adoring cheers from the crowd. Ciampa & Thatcher are angry at their loss but they finally got a one-on-one match and, though it was a war, on this night they were not the better men. Ciampa & Thatcher shake the hands of Riddle and Orton before leaving the ring who continue to celebrate after an epic ladder match.

RKBro are on top of the world and will head into Wrestlemania as the World Tag Team Champions. Who will be the team that tries to topple them? We will find out on this road to Wrestlemania.

Goodnight from Corpus Christi.

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Pipers Pit · February 22, 2022

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FEBRUARY WEEK 4

NATIONWIDE ARENA

COLUMBUS, OH</b></div>

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The Trinity comes to the ring as Scarlet has each of the tag belts on her shoulders. As Kross and Rollins stand behind him, Wyatt kneels and holds his arms out wide.

“They say be careful what you ask for because you may get it. The New Day decided to make a challenge for these titles…our titles. They shouldn’t have done that but sometimes Icarus will fly too close to the sun. Kofi…ask your friend Xavier what hell is in store for you. He has seen it. He has felt it in his soul. But as you come for these titles we will come for you. We will rip you to pieces and feast on your flesh. We will drag your souls into the deepest fires of hell. And then, my dear Kofi and Xavier, then you will have our permission to die."

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A replay of the Trinity’s opening promo is shown.

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<b>NIA JAX VS NIKKI A.S.H.</b>

Nikki puts up a great fight full of heart and spirit but Nia is just too big and too strong. One Nia takes control there is nothing Nikki can do to stop her. Nia punishes Nikki for a few minutes before she flattens her with the Irresistible Drop.

WINNER BY PINFALL: NIA JAX

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Nikki is slow to recover but she finally gets to her feet. Suddenly the lights turn out and a red spotlight hits her. Nikki drops to her knees holding her head as if in intense pain. The spotlight cuts out and the lights come back on. Nikki hurries to the back.

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Velvet Sky is standing by with Alexander Hammerstone.

“Alexander, you’re in the sights of Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez. How are feeling after they attacked you last week?”

“Velvet bumps and bruises heal but what those two did last week won’t be forgotten. When you have two big bad hombres like Crews and Azeez it doesn’t help to run and hide. They think they pulled a fast one but they have awakened a sleeping giant, and brother, payback is a you-know-what.”

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<b>THE STREET PROFITS VS LOGAN SHULO AND JAXSON RYKER</b>

Ford takes a beating in the enemy corner for half the match but when Dawkins gets the hot tag, he completely takes over with a high energy series of attacks. He plants Ryker with a spinning powerslam and tags Ford back in who closes the match with a high flying frog splash.

WINNER BY PINFALL: THE STREET PROFITS

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Backstage, Damian Priest and Shinsuke Nakamura are face to face. Nakamura coolly points at the Intercontinental Belt. Priest looks down and then at Nakamura with a slow nod.

“Next week.”

“See you then.”

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We’re shown a replay of Charlotte Flair’s attack on Becky Lynch last week.

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R-Truth and Samoa Joe are sitting on some equipment crates as Joe eats an apple.

“So you’re Samoan. Does that mean you’re related to the Rock?”

“No.”

“Roman Reigns?”

“No.”

“The Wild Samoans?”

“No.”

“Umaga?”

“No.”

“Yokozuna?”

“No.”

“The Usos?”

“No.”

“Rikishi?”

Joe just stares at Truth.

“What’s that little Jimmy? Yea, I’ll be right there.”

Truth runs off as Joe finishes his apple.

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Next week the Grizzled Young Veterans will be in action!

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<b>KARRION KROSS W/SCARLETT VS LEO BRIEN</b>

Karrion Kross decimates Brien in under two minutes. Two Saito Slams and a bruising running forearm to the back of the head is all it wrote.

WINNER BY PINFALL: KARRION KROSS

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A video of the WWE’s resident role model Bayley is shown, highlighting her rehab after a career threatening injury.

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Corey Graves and Kevin Owens are shown in a pre-recorded interview.

“KO, thank you for joining me.”

“Well Corey I have plenty of time since nobody will let me do what I do best.”

“Getting right to the big topic. WWE Officials say you’re not medically clear.”

“Then why bring me to Raw? Why not let me sit home with my wife and my kids? They’re playing games with me Corey and I don’t appreciate it.”

“I can understand, believe me, I’ve been through my battles with clearance.”

Owens nods. “They love to do that but you know what…if they won’t let me fight then I’m going to buy a ticket next week and I’ll be here as a fan but I will promise you one thing. Nobody….nobody tells me I can’t fight.”

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<b>BIG E VS DAIVARI</b>

Daivari is a veteran of the ring but there is nothing he can do with Big E. Showing his usual good nature Big E throws Daivari around the ring and shows his agility, athleticism, and power before ending it with the Big Ending.

WINNER BY PINFALL: BIG E

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The Announcers hype WrestleMania which will be happening in five weeks. Graves reminds us that Raw won Survivor Series and they will have the second night all to themselves!

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Becky Lynch, walking with a crutch is walking backstage. The Man joins us….next!

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Becky Lynch comes to the ring, still using that crutch. “All week long I’ve had people calling, texting, asking…Becky how’s the leg? The answer is not too good. Then they ask if I’m going to WrestleMania. I ask them if they’re talking to a dead person because I will have to be dead to not go to WrestleMania. Charlotte Flair can take whatever shortcuts she wants but……”

“Shortcuts? Shortcuts, Beck?”

Raw Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair walks out but stays in the aisle. “Becky, what I did isn’t a shortcut, it’s an advantage. You used to see that before you ran off to squat out a little minion. I saw an opening and I took it and now look at you. You need a reality check. You’ve got one leg against the greatest woman’s wrestler of all time. You can’t win.”

“I…I can’t win, is that it? Charlotte I get a reality check every time I go home and rock my little Roux to sleep. That’s my reality and if you ever…ever…talk about her again I’ll end you. But back to WrestleMania, not only can I win, I have to win. I have to get that title back and I’m willing to do anything it takes. You’re all high and mighty but I’ll put it all on the line.”

“Then how about we up the odds, Beck? You want to take this title from me, well I want to take something from you. You win, you’re the champ I win……and you go home to little baby for good. You’re done, you’re retired, you’re over.”

The crowd boos but Becky slowly begins to nod. “Deal.”

Charlotte is amused that she actually took the bait. “See you in Dallas.”

The champion walks away as Becky is in the ring and it's clear the moment is just now hitting her.

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We see a replay of Becky Lynch’s dramatic pledge. She’ll beat Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania or she’ll retire.

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<b>TAMINA W/NAOMI VS ALEXA BLISS W/CARMELLA</b>

Alexa spends the early moments running from Tamina but when Naomi blocks her path Alexa finds herself on the business end of a beating. Carmella tries to distract Tamina but Naomi yanks her off the apron and drops her with a right hand. Alexa gains control when Tamina misses a charge in the corner and is building to a victory but when she climbs to the top Tamina catches her up there and delivers a Samoan Drop from the top for the win,

WINNER BY PINFALL: TAMINA

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Carmella gathers the titles and pulls Bliss out of the ring by her feet and they quickly head to the back with Bliss being held up by her partner.

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Velvet Sky is backstage with John Cena.

“John, in a few minutes you’ll face Omos for the chance to challenge Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania for the Raw World Championship. Have you ever faced anyone his size?”

“Velvet, Omos is a freak of nature. He’s the biggest man in WWE. But he’s got a problem and that problem is named Bobby Lashley. See, Bobby Lashley put Omos in my way and if I want to get that 17th World Championship, then I gotta chop down that giant. Fee Fi Fo Fum, here comes Cena, he gonna get himself some!”

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We’re shown a replay of Bobby Lashlet’s terms from last week. John Cena has to go through Omos to get to the champ and that match happens….next!

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<b>JOHN CENA VS OMOS W/MVP AND BOBBY LASHLEY</b>

Early on nothing Cena does can overpower Omos who throws him across the ring, then drops him with a huge right hand. Omos goes for the double handed chokeslam but Cena rocks him with a series of right hands and Omos drops him. Cena bounds off the ropes with a flying shoulder tackle and Omos staggers back. Another shoulder tackle and Omos goes back another step. Cena goes for a third but Omos uses his momentum and throws him over the top. Lashley picks up Cena and rolls him back in but the referee sees it and threatens to eject him and MVP. As they argue….

AJ Styles hops the rail and perches in position. When Omos turns around AJ flies off with a Phenomenal Forearm. Omos is rocked and Cena gets to his feet, putting Omos on his shoulder and AA’s him over the top onto Lashley and MVP! Cena collapses in exhaustion as the referee begins counting before reaching ten.

WINNER BY COUNTOUT: JOHN CENA

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We see a quick replay of what happened as Cena celebrates. The camera zooms in on Lashley who’s furious at this turn of events. AJ Styles shares a laugh at Omos’ expense as Jimmy Smith tells us it’s official. Bobby Lashley versus John Cena at WrestleMania!

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Kimberly · February 27, 2022

SmackDown Week 4, February 2022 - Episode #1172

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SmackDown opens with a recap video of last week where Jeff Hardy won the fatal four way to face Roman Reigns. Part of the recap shows how Edge ran down to give chase to Adam Cole who bailed from the ring. Tonight on SmackDown, Jeff Hardy will have his chance to live for one more moment when he challenges Roman Reigns for the SmackDown World Title!

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FEBRUARY WEEK 4, 2022

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Welcome to Friday Night SmackDown presented by Progressive. We are live from the sold out Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania and in the ring is the Rated R Superstar, Edge. Let’s go to the Hall of Famer.

Edge opens the show sitting down in a chair in the ring with a single spotlight on him. Edge says that he is tired of running around and chasing Adam Cole who has used cheap shots and sneak attacks every time but when it is time to nut up and be a man, Adam Cole runs away like a bitch.

Adam Cole is the perfect example of this so-called “modern wrestler”: he is a boy in a man’s world pretending that he has balls but actually has no idea what that even means. You wanna know what having balls means? It means locking your ass inside a steel prison with The Undertaker when you know you’ve pissed him off. Having balls means facing Mick Foley in his match on the grandest stage and spearing his ass through a flaming table. And having balls means walking away from the only thing you’ve ever loved and then grinding and working and praying and demanding a second chance at it. A chance to thrive in this world once more.

And while Edge was doing all of that, Adam Cole….was playing video games on Twitch. And the truth of it is that when push comes to shove, Adam Cole can’t muster the GRIT that it takes to thrive on this stage. That is why he sneak attacks and why he sucks up to Triple H so he could be the pet project in the small pond that is NXT. It’s why he cannot and will not face Edge like a man.

But while Adam Cole was playing video games, games like the WWE 2K series so that he and his friends could pretend to be in those great moments in WWE history, Edge was MAKING HISTORY. And that is the difference between Adam Cole and Edge.

So here is the part where a challenge is made because it is time to see if Adam Cole has any shred of dignity in his body. Edge is sitting here challenging Adam Cole to a match on the grandest stage that there is. A match in front of A Hundred Thousand people. A match with the whole world watching. Edge is challenging Adam Cole to a match at Wrestlemania!!!!

“So accept, Adam….or prove once and for all that you are just a bitch.” Edge leaves the ring with a mic drop and the challenge is made.

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We then go directly to Michael Cole & Pat McAfee who put over what we just saw. Edge has requested a match with Adam Cole at Wrestlemania to settle their issues. Will Cole accept? Michael and Pat then take us back to last week where we see Jeff Hardy win the Fatal Fourway to receive the World Title match tonight. In our main event this evening, the Charismatic Enigma Jeff Hardy will challenge the Head of the Table, the Tribal Chief, the SmackDown Heavyweight Champion of the World…Roman Reigns. Could Hardy’s dream of main eventing Wrestlemania as the champion come true? Also on the show tonight - SmackDown will announce the latest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame. And Sasha Banks will take on Bianca Belair to determine the #1 contender to Shayna Baszler’s SmackDown Women’s Title at Wrestlemania. Do not go anywhere, when we come back - we kick off a jam packed edition of SmackDown with the Dirty Dawgs in action against Mustafa Ali & Ricochet…next on FOX.

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SmackDown returns with the formal open of the show and the pyro before going to our first match.

<b>DIRTY DAWGS VS MUSTAFA ALI & RICOCHET</b>

The Dawgs certainly seem to think that they are gonna make a cake walk out of this match at the beginning but Ali & Ricochet show a surprising ability to work well together with quick tags and even isolate Dolph from Roode. This match becomes a back and forth with both teams taking control at various points until Ali makes a hot tag to Ricochet who backdrops Dolph over the ropes to the floor. Ali takes to the sky with a cross body wiping out Ziggler on the floor and after a few mins, Ricochet is able to hit the 630 on Roode for the pinfall. The SmackDown Tag Team division may have a new team!

WINNERS BY PINFALL: MUSTAFA ALI & RICOCHET

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Michael Cole & Pat McAfee throw us to a video package to highlight the career of the Man They Call Vader. The former WCW World Heavyweight Champion, arguably the greatest “Big Man” in the history of professional wrestling will finally take his place in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2022. And stick with us, SmackDown will return after this time out.

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SmackDown returns and we see Rey Mysterio doing a photo shoot with his son Dominik. While they take a break from the photo shoot, Rey talks to his soon and there is noticeable tension. Rey then notices what looks like a bruise on the neck area, almost like a hickey, and Rey asks Dominik what that is. Dom gets clearly defensive and says “nothin, let’s finish this photoshoot”. Rey shakes it off and father and son go back to the photo shoot. We are told that next week on SmackDown - the Mysterios will face the former SmackDown Tag Team Champions, Tommaso Ciampa & Timothy Thatcher.

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<b>MIA YIM VS RHEA RIPLEY</b>

Mia and Rhea engage in a stiff battle with each other that is far more reminiscent of Japanese Strong Style. Mia scores with a back elbow that rocks Rhea and allows Yim to score some near falls on Ripley. But when she goes for a superkick, Rhea is able to grab Yim’s leg and trap her into a T-Bone Suplex. From there Rhea takes over and soon nails the RipTide for the pinfall.

WINNER BY PINFALL: RHEA RIPLEY

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A graphic airs for MIZ TV with special guest: Shelton Benjamin which is next on SmackDown.

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SmackDown returns from commercial break; Cole & Pat throw us to the following video looking at Jeff Hardy. Will Jeff create one more moment and become SmackDown World Champion? Find out later on tonight.

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SmackDown United States Champion The Miz along with his wife Maryse welcome everyone to MizTV. And after some gloating about The Miz being the most must see WWE champion in history and is now the most must see United States Champion, they introduce Shelton Benjamin who comes out ready to fight Miz - and Miz assures him that this is just an interview.

What follows is The Miz mocking and running down Shelton Benjamin’s lack of sustained success since debuting in WWE nearly two decades ago. The Miz asks how many times Shelton has been a world champion? How many times has he been in the main event of Wrestlemania? Hell, how many times has he even been *on* the Wrestlemania card? And when Shelton tries to respond, Miz pulls the mic away and continues his tirade.

Every time Shelton tries to talk, Miz glorifies his own record while putting down Shelton as a never was and as a lackey for real stars like Kurt Angle and Bobby Lashley. Because that is all Shelton Benjamin has ever been. Shelton is just a supporting cast member, he is not the star. And he never will be a star. And it is time that Shelton knows his place in life and accepts it…and then gets out of Miz’s ring before Shelton is embarrassed…again.

Shelton grabs the mic out of Miz’s hand and tells him enough talking, bring it. Miz looks ready to fight but then makes a show of leaving the ring but as soon as Shelton turns his back, Miz tries to attack. However Shelton saw it coming and blocks Miz’s punch and then decks The Miz right in the face and leaves the ring having punked out the United States Champion once more.

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We go to a split screen of both Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair walking towards the ring. When SmackDown returns, The Boss will face the EST of SD to determine who will be the #1 contender for the SmackDown Women’s Title…next on FOX.

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SmackDown returns to a replay of Shelton Benjamin embarrassing The Miz yet again. We then go to the parking lot during the break and Kayla Braxton catches up to The Miz and Maryse and Miz cuts an irate promo saying he is tired of being humiliated. And he will do something about it…at Wrestlemania. The Miz is challenging Shelton Benjamin and he will put the US Title on the line to get the last laugh on the grandest stage. The Miz and Maryse then go to their limo and order it to drive off.

<b>SMACKDOWN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP #1 CONTENDER'S MATCH

SASHA BANKS VS BIANCA BELAIR</b>

Sasha and Bianca face off in what is a rematch from last year’s Wrestlemania and both go for quick roll ups before Sasha throws Bianca into a corner and starts wailing away at the EST of SD. Sasha eventually is able to hammer the back of Bianca’s neck to work on her for the Banks Statement. When Sasha goes up top, though, Bianca leaps to the top rope and does a Top Rope Belly-To-Belly and covers…1….2….Sasha is out at 2 and a half.

Bianca starts using power moves to “rag doll” Sasha around the ring and eventually the two go to the floor where Belair PowerBomb’s Sasha on the ring apron and then flings The Boss head first into the side of the ring announce table.

Back in the ring, Bianca scoop slams Banks over and over and over again before The Boss is nearly out on her feet. The EST of SD climbs to the top and goes for a 450 Splash but Sasha puts her knees up and Belair’s back is damaged. Sasha is now on her feet and does a Meterora from the ropes and then a Backstabber into the BANKS STATEMENT!!!!

Belair is screaming and scrambling to get to the ropes but her foot can only get there and just before she taps, Bianca kicks the ropes and uses the momentum to roll out of the submission and pick Sasha up….K.O.D.!!! Belair covers….

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Shayna Baszler has run down and she yanks the ref out of the ring hard just before the hand can come down for the 3 count. The Queen of Spades slides into the ring and kicks Bianca in the back of the head and then slams Belair’s face into the Women’s Title belt. From there, the Women’s Champion wails away at Sasha Banks until the ref recovers and throws the match out.

MATCH RESULT: NO CONTEST DUE TO SHAYNA BASZLER’S INTERFERENCE

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After the match, Shayna continues her assault on both Sasha and Bianca striking them both in the head with the Women’s Title belt. Shayna then puts Bianca in the Kirifuda Clutch and holds it before letting Bianca go and then doing the same to Sasha. Finally officials rush in and pull the Queen of Spades off of both women as Baszler raises her title belt and apparently prevented any challenge for Wrestlemania.

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SmackDown returns to a countdown for SmackDown’s Wrestlemania which will air Saturday Week 1, April from the sold out AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. SmackDown’s Wrestlemania is five weeks away and will be broadcast live on Peacock.

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<b>CEDRIC ALEXANDER & SAMI ZAYN VS WAR RAIDERS </b>

War Raiders beat the crap out of Sami and Cedric and really show their power and strength advantage. But eventually Cedric and Sami are able to isolate Erik from his bigger partner and Sami is able to beat down Erik and eventually hits the Helluva Kick tags in Cedric to finish off Erik. Cedric is arrogant in thinking that this is over and when he goes to pick Erik up, Erik is able to push Alexander toward his partner’s corner and tag the big man who comes in and cleans house and throws Cedric all over the ring. Sami watches this and his eyes get big when Ivar does a top rope splash onto Cedric and Sami backs off from the match leaving his partner alone. War Raiders bring fallout to Alexander for the pinfall.

WINNERS BY PINFALL: WAR RAIDERS

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After the match, The Uso’s run down and start attacking War Raiders with chairs while the bg men celebrate their win. Erik and Ivar try to fight off the Uso’s but eventually they’re fallen. Jimmy and Jey back away with smirks screaming that they still own the SmackDown tag team scene. The Uso’s are making a strike and one would think RKBro are in their crosshairs.

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In the back, SmackDown World Champion Roman Reigns finishes warming up and his Wise Man Paul Heyman hands the SmackDown World Title over to his Tribal Chief. The two then leave their locker room to start making their way backstage. When we come back, Jeff Hardy challenges for the SmackDown World Title - the main event is next on FOX.

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<b>SMACKDOWN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

JEFF HARDY VS ROMAN REIGNS w/PAUL HEYMAN</b>

Roman is all cockiness as he looks Jeff in the eye and says “you can’t beat me” but Hardy responds by slapping the Tribal Chief in his face and then decking Roman. Jeff starts flying around the ring and soon Roman has bailed to the floor to get away but Jeff runs the guardrail and launches his body like a rocket into Reigns who’s knee hits a ring step.

Back in the ring Jeff goes for the Twist of Fate but Roman does an Uppercut and then proceeds to charge for the Spear but Jeff kicks Roman in the face and rolls him up.

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Roman Reigns barely kicks out. Jeff stomps and kicks at the champion but when Hardy bounces off the ropes, Roman boots him in the face and stops his momentum cold. From there the champion cockily dominates the challenger while talking trash about how Jeff took his best shot and couldn’t land it.

Roman does a Drive By and then a brutal elbow shot to Jeff and covers…1….2…Jeff kicks out. Roman laughs it off and Powerbombs Hardy and covers but Jeff again kicks out. Roman laughs once more and then goes charging at Jeff for the Spear but Jeff rolls him up yet again…

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Roman is out at 1 and a half and now the champ is pissed. He throws Hardy around the ring while screaming for Hardy to not embarrass him but Hardy flips Roman off and bails to the floor forcing the Tribal Chief to chase him. Jeff pushes Heyman into Reigns and then runs into the ring, bounces off the ropes and does a Taupe Suicida knocking both Roman and Heyman to the floor.

Jeff sees this is his moment and throws Roman into the ring and runs in……*SPEAR*. My god the champion exploded with a Spear and covers…

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JEFF HARDY KICKS OUT! Roman Reigns cannontbelieve it but Jeff Hardy will not die. Roman throws the challenger into a corner and charges but Jeff gets out of the way and the champ cracks his chest on the turnbuckle and stumbles into the Twist of Fate!!! Jeff takes his shirt off and climbs for the Swanton and leaps off……and Roman moves out of the way. Jeff crashes hard to the mat and then Roman goes to the corner and runs….SUPERMAN PUNCH. The champ covers…

1….2…..3.

WINNER BY PINFALL AND STILL SMACKDOWN WORLD CHAMPION: ROMAN REIGNS

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The referee grabs the SmackDown World Title up and hands it to the victorious Roman Reigns. The champion grabs the belt and looks down at Jeff Hardy with an almost look of respect on his face before standing over Jeff and raising the belt high.

The Roman Empire still stands and heads to Wres…

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THE ROCK IS HERE!!! The owner of SmackDown comes out to the ring stunning both Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman as the winner of the Royal Rumble comes down toward the ring. The Rock then gets into the ring and paces around Roman Reigns in a big circle before coming nose to nose to Roman.

Eventually the Rock takes his eyes off of Roman and then looks down at the title around Reigns’ shoulder. And then points to the Wrestlemania sign and then points to the belt.

Roman Reigns bails from the ring immediately but the message is now clear. The Rock has chosen to surrender his ownership of SmackDown and The Great One will try to dethrone the Head of the Table.

The Rock vs Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania for the SmackDown World Title is on! What a night SmackDown’s Wrestlemania will be!

Good night from Hershey.

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Pipers Pit · February 28, 2022

MARCH 2022

CHAMPIONS

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BOBBY LASHLEY

Preceding Champion:THE MIZ

Manager:MVP

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<details><summary>RAW INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION</summary>

DAMIAN PRIEST

Preceding Champion:APOLLO CREWS

Manager: NONE

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<details><summary>RAW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS</summary>

THE TRINITY

Preceding Champions:THE STREET PROFITS

Manager:SCARLETT

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<details><summary>RAW WOMEN’S CHAMPION</summary>

CHARLOTTE FLAIR

Preceding Champion: NIA JAX

Manager: None

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<details><summary>RAW WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS</summary>

ALEXA BLISS AND CARMELLA

Preceding Champion:NATALYA AND TAMINA

Manager: None

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FACTIONS

<details><summary>THE HURT BUSINESS</summary>

Members: BOBBY LASHLEY, OMOS

Manager: MVP

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Members: KOFI KINGSTON, BIG E, XAVIER WOODS

Manager:

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<details><summary>THE TRINITY</summary>

Members: BRAY WYATT, SETH ROLLINS, KARRION KROSS

Manager: SCARLETT

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TAG TEAMS

<details><summary>ALEXA BLISS AND CARMELLA</summary>

ALEXA BLISS AND CARMELLA

Manager: NONE

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<details><summary>THE ALPHA ACADEMY</summary>

CHAD GABLE AND OTIS

Manager: NONE

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<details><summary>THE IICONICS</summary>

PEYTON ROYCE AND BILLIE KAY

Manager: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>LUCHA HOUSE PARTY</summary>

GRAN METALIK AND LINCE DORADO

Manager:NONE

</details>

KOFI KINGSTON, BIG E, XAVIER WOODS

Manager:NONE

</details>

<details><summary>THE STREET PROFITS</summary>

MONTEX FORD AND ANGELO DAWKINS

Manager:NONE

</details>

<details><summary>THE GRIZZLED YOUNG VETERANS</summary>

ZACK GIBSON AND JAMES DRAKE

Manager:NIGEL MCGUINESS

</details>

<details><summary>THE TRINITY</summary>

BRAY WYATT, SETH ROLLINS, KARRION KROSS

Manager:SCARLETT

</details>

RAW SUPERSTARS

<details><summary>AJ STYLES</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>ALEXA BLISS</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: ALEXA BLISS AND CARMELLA

</details>

<details><summary>ALEXANDER HAMMERSTONE</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>AMBER YOUNG</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>ANGEL GARZA</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>ANGELO DAWKINS</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: THE STREET PROFITS W/MONTEZ FORD

</details>

<details><summary>APOLLO CREWS</summary>

Manager: COMMANDER AZEEZ

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>ASHLEY VOX</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>BARON CORBIN</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>BAYLEY</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>BECKY LYNCH</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager: NONE

Faction: THE NEW DAY

Team: THE NEW DAY W/KOFI KINGSTON OR XAVIER WOODS

</details>

<details><summary>BILLIE KAY</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: THE IICONICS W/PEYTON ROYCE

</details>

<details><summary>BOBBY LASHLEY</summary>

Manager: MVP

Faction: THE HURT BUSINESS

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>BRAY WYATT</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: THE TRINITY

Team: THE TRINITY W/ SETH ROLLINS AND KARRION KROSS

</details>

<details><summary>BYRON SAXTON</summary>

Position: ANNOUNCER

</details>

<details><summary>CARMELLA</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: ALEXA BLISS AND CARMELLA

</details>

<details><summary>CHAD GABLE</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: THE ALPHA ACADEMY

Team: THE ALPHA ACADEMY W/OTIS

</details>

<details><summary>CHARLOTTE</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>CHASE HERZOG</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>COMMANDER AZEEZ</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>COREY GRAVES</summary>

Position: ANNOUNCER

</details>

<details><summary>DAMIAN PRIEST</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>DAIVARI</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>EMBER MOON</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>GRAN METALIK</summary>

Manager:

Faction: LUCHA HOUSE PARTY

Team: LUCHA HOUSE PARTY W/LINCE DORADO

</details>

<details><summary>JAMES DRAKE</summary>

Manager:NIGEL MCGUNESS

Faction: NONE

Team: THE GRIZZLED YOUNG VETERANS W/ZACK GIBSON

</details>

<details><summary>JAXSON RYKER</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>JIMMY SMITH</summary>

Position: ANNOUNCER

</details>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>JOHN BRADSHAW LAYFIELD</summary>

Position: OWNER

</details>

<details><summary>KARRION KROSS</summary>

Manager: SCARLETT

Faction: THE TRINITY

Team: THE TRINITY W/BRAY WYATT AND SETH ROLLINS

</details>

<details><summary>KEITH LEE</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>KEVIN OWENS</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>KIMBER LEE</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>KING NAKAMURA</summary>

Manager: RICK BOOGS

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>KOFI KINGSTON</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: THE NEW DAY

Team: THE NEW DAY W/XAVIER WOODS OR BIG E

</details>

<details><summary>LEO BRIEN</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>LINCE DORADO</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: LUCHA HOUSE PARTY

Team: LUCHA HOUSE PARTY W/GRAN METALIK

</details>

<details><summary>LOGAN SHULO</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>MONTEZ FORD</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: THE STREET PROFITS W/ANGELO DAWKINS

</details>

Manager: NONE

Faction: THE HURT BUSINESS

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>NAOMI</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>NATALYA</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>NEVAEH</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>NIGEL MCGUINESS</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>NIKKI A.S.H.</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager: MVP

Faction: THE HURT BUSINESS

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager: NONE

Faction: THE ALPHA ACADEMY

Team: THE ALPHA ACADEMY W/CHAD GABLE

</details>

<details><summary>PEYTON ROYCE</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: THE IICONICS W/BILLIE KAY

</details>

<details><summary>ROSIE</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>R-TRUTH</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SAMOA JOE</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SCARLETT</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: THE TRINITY

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SETH ROLLINS</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: THE TRINITY

Team: THE TRINITY W/BRAY WYATT AND KARRION KROSS

</details>

<details><summary>SOLO DARLING</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>STEPH DELANDER</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>TAMINA</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>TITUS O'NEIL</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>TONY DEPPEN</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>TRISTAN ARCHER</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>VELVET SKY</summary>

Position: Interviewer

</details>

<details><summary>XAVIER WOODS</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: THE NEW DAY

Team: THE NEW DAY W/KOFI KINGSTON OR BIG E

</details>

<details><summary>ZACK GIBSON</summary>

Manager:NIGEL MCGUINESS

Faction: NONE

Team: THE GRIZZLED YOUNG VETERANS W/JAMES DRAKE

</details>

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CHAMPIONS

<details><summary>SMACKDOWN WORLD CHAMPION</summary>

ROMAN REIGNS

Preceding Champion:THE FIEND

Manager:PAUL HEYMAN

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<details><summary>SMACKDOWN UNITED STATES CHAMPION</summary>

THE MIZ

Preceding Champion:CESARO

Manager:MARYSE

</details>

<details><summary>SMACKDOWN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS</summary>

RKBRO

Preceding Champions:THE USOS

Manager:NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SMACKDOWN WOMEN’S CHAMPION</summary>

SHAYNA BASZLER

Preceding Champion:BIANCA BELAIR

Manager: None

</details>

FACTIONS

<details><summary>THE BLOODLINE</summary>

Members: ROMAN REIGNS, JEY USO, JIMMY USO

Manager: PAUL HEYMAN

</details>

TAG TEAMS

<details><summary>CIAMPA AND THATCHER</summary>

TOMOSSO CIAMPA AND TIMOTHY THATCHER

Manager:NONE

</details>

<details><summary>THE DIRTY DAWGS</summary>

DOLPH ZIGGLER AND ROBERT ROODE

Manager:NONE

</details>

<details><summary>THE MYSTERIOS</summary>

REY MYSTERIO AND DOMINIK MYSTERIO

Manager:NONE

</details>

<details><summary>RKBRO</summary>

RANDY ORTON AND RIDDLE

Manager:NONE

</details>

<details><summary>JINDER MAHAL AND VEER</summary>

JINDER MAHAL AND VEER

Manager:NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SHOTZI BLACKHEARTAND TEAGAN NOX</summary>

SHOTZI BLACKHEART AND TEGAN NOX

Manager:NONE

</details>

JIMMY AND JEY USO

Manager:PAUL HEYMAN

</details>

<details><summary>WAR RAIDERS</summary>

ERIK AND IVAR

Manager:NONE

</details>

SMACKDOWN SUPERSTARS

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>AKIRA TOZAWA</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>BIANCA BELAIR</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>CEDRIC ALEXANDER</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>CESARO</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>DOLPH ZIGGLER</summary>

Manager:

Faction:

Team: The Dirty Dawgs (w/Robert Roode)

</details>

<details><summary>DOMINIK MYSTERIO</summary>

Manager:

Faction:

Team: THE MYSTERIOS (W/ REY MYSTERIO)

</details>

<details><summary>DREW GULAK</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>DREW MCINTYRE</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: WAR RAIDERS (W/ IVAR)

</details>

<details><summary>FINN BALOR</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: WAR RAIDERS (W/ ERIK)

</details>

<details><summary>JEFF HARDY</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager: PAUL HEYMAN

Faction: THE BLOODLINE

Team: THE USOS (W/JIMMY USO)

</details>

<details><summary>JIMMY USO</summary>

Manager: PAUL HEYMAN

Faction: THE BLOODLINE

Team: THE USOS (W/JEY USO)

</details>

<details><summary>JINDER MAHAL</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>KAYLA BRAXTON</summary>

Position: INTERVIEWER

</details>

Manager: PAIGE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>LIV MORGAN</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>MARYSE</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>MELINA</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>MICHAEL COLE</summary>

Position: ANNOUNCER

</details>

<details><summary>MUSTAFA ALI</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>PAIGE</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>PAT MCAFEE</summary>

Position: ANNOUNCER:

</details>

<details><summary>PAUL HEYMAN</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: THE BLOODLINE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>PIPER NIVEN</summary>

Manager: PAIGE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>RANDY ORTON</summary>

Manager NONE:

Faction: NONE

Team: RKBRO (W/RIDDLE)

</details>

<details><summary>REY MYSTERIO</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: THE MYSTERIOS (W/DOMINIK MYSTERIO)

</details>

<details><summary>RHEA RIPLEY</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>RICOCHET</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>RIDDLE</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: RKBRO (W/RANDY ORTON)

</details>

<details><summary>ROBERT ROODE</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: THE DIRTY DAWGS (W/DOLPH ZIGGLER)

</details>

<details><summary>ROMAN REIGNS</summary>

Manager: PAUL HEYMAN

Faction: THE BLOODLINE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SASHA BANKS</summary>

Manager:NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SHAYNA BASZLER</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SHEAMUS</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SHELTON BENJAMIN</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

<details><summary>SHOTZI BLACKHEART</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: SHOTZI AND NOX

</details>

<details><summary>SONJA DEVILLE</summary>

Position: SMACKDOWN MANAGING DIRECTOR

</details>

<details><summary>TEAGAN NOX</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: SHOTZI AND NOX

</details>

Manager: MARYSE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Position: OWNER

</details>

<details><summary>TIMOTHY THATCHER</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: CIAMPA AND THATCHER W/TOMMASO CIAMPA

</details>

<details><summary>TOMMASO CIAMPA</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: CIAMPA AND THATCHER W/TIMOTHY THATCHER

</details>

<details><summary>TONI STORM</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: JINDER MAHAL AND VEER

</details>

<details><summary>ZELINA VEGA</summary>

Manager: NONE

Faction: NONE

Team: NONE

</details>

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The Hurt Business comes to the ring looking very pissed off. MVP handles the talking.

“By the looks on all your faces I can tell you think last week was pretty funny when AJ Styles stuck his nose in our affairs. So you may think it’s funny but you know who won’t be laughing in five weeks? John Cena because now he has to look the Almighty Raw World Champion in the eyes and take the beating of a lifetime. He can thank AJ Styles for that. Speaking of that phenomenal idiot, the big man here has some unfinished business so AJ, how about you and our colossus go one on one at WreslteMania? You won’t be catching anyone from behind then. But you know now that it crosses my mind, why wait for WrestleMania? We’ve got a challenge for both of you. Next week the Hurt Business against John Cena and AJ Styles right here on Raw and then both of you won’t have to worry about making travel plans to Dallas because you’ll still be in the hospital!”

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The announcing team recap what the Hurt Business just had to say as they welcome us to the show. They also hype two title matches. Charlotte Flair will defend her Raw Women’s World Championship and in our main event Damian Priest defends the Raw Intercontinental Championship against King Nakamura.

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<b>KEITH LEE VS LINCE DORADO</b>

Lee is too strong, too big, and too aggressive for Dorado to have any chance. He does try some high flying which just gets him into trouble and Lee ends it with the Big Bang Catastrophe.

WINNER BY PINFALL: KEITH LEE

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Lee makes his way up the aisle but stops short when we see Samoa Joe standing in the aisle with his arms crossed. Lee slowly approaches him and after a momentary staredown Lee moves to step around Joe but he’s blocked. Lee looks very annoyed until finally Joe motions that Lee can go. Lee moves on but his expression says it all.

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We’re shown a replay of last week when Becky Lynch agreed to put her career on the line at WrestleMania against Charlotte Flair.

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<b>THE GRIZZLED YOUNG VETERANS W/NIGEL MCGUINESS VS CHASE HERZOG AND TITUS O’NEIL</b>

[bShowing a renewed aggression Gibson and Drake punish their opponents for the whole match before bringing it to an end with a new finishing move. Drake catapulted Herzog right into a running clothesline from Gibson for the pin.

WINNERS BY PINFALL: THE GRIZZLED YOUNG VETERANS

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Backstage we see Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez.

“Alexander Hammerstone. I grow tired of your constant presence in my life and my business. Next week we challenge you to face my Commander and he will put an end to your interference for good!”

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Velvet Sky is standing by with Tamina and Naomi but before it gets very far Nia Jax and Kimber Leigh approach.

Kimber shakes her head. “You two think you’re actually going to be the next Raw Women’s Tag Team Champions? You’re looking at the next champs.”

Naomi gets in her face. “You think so? Well then how about you and me later tonight and you can feel that glow?”

KImber accepts and leave with Nia.

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Kevin Owens arrives and takes his seat, as promised, in the front row.

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“Nikki A.S.H. is in her dressing room. “Lately, I’ve been haunted by memories I haven’t thought of in years. A dark presence seeking to drag me into the shadows. But I stand for goodness and light and the light always overcomes the dark. Never fear, Nikki A.S.H. is here!”

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Charlotte punishes Vox for several minutes before focusing on her right leg. After wearing her opponent out, Charlotte puts her in the Figure Eight for the victory.

WINNER BY SUBMISSION AND STILL RAW WOMEN’S CHAMPION: CHARLOTTE FLAIR

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Charlotte gathers a microphone.

“Did you watch that Becks? I hope you did so you can see what’s awaiting you at WrestleMania. Last week you were dumb enough to put your career on the line against the Queen because of your pride but it’s not just your career. It’s your quality of life. I’m going to cripple you because you dare think you can take this title from me. I want you to imagine it, Becks. Hobbling when you’re playing with your little girl. Limping when you’re pushing her stroller. I will show NO mercy and I will end the fantasy of the Man once and for all!

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Corey Graves is sitting down with Sixteen time world champion John Cena.

“John, it’s official now. At WreslteMania you will challenge Bobby Lashley for the Raw World Championship. I have to ask you. As a first ballot hall of famer…why risk it? Lashley has destroyed everyone in his path.”

“Corey, a lot of people ask me that.question. You can do TV or movies, why come back to fight Bobby Lashley? It’s because that’s who I am. No matter how many movies I make, that ring is my home and frankly I don’t like BobbyLshley and I never have. He’s a bully. He uses MVP and Omos to watch his back and keep that title. In Dallas he’s gonna face a man he’s never beaten and he’s gonna face a hungry John Cena. I’m not coming to WrestleMania to fight, I’m coming to win!

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<b>TONY DEPPEN VS OTIS W/CHAD GABLE</b>

Otis smashes Deppen from the opening bell and there’s no chance for the smaller man. As Gable barks out moves, Otis shows off his strength before ending it with the Alphalanche.

WINNER BY PINFALL: OTIS

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The announcers hype WreslteMania Night Two coming in just five weeks!

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They then announce the next inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame. One of the most famous and beloved international performers in history. The Great Muta is Hall of Fame bound!

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The New Day come to the ring with no music or antics. Kofi is the first to speak.

“Trinity….you’ve done something nobody in WWE has been able to do. You took the smiles off our faces but in doing that you reminded us of something we needed to see. We have fun but we know what it’s all about. What you did to Woods is unforgivable. At WrestleMania we’re not only coming for those Raw Tag Team titles we’re coming for payback. And we will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger. It won’t be enough to beat you, we want to give you back every ounce of pain so boys we not only challenge you to a title match, we challenge you to a ladder match!”

Big E takes the microphone. “And whichever of your sorry asses is not in that match will have to deal with me because I’m not being left out. Wyatt, Rolins, Kross….come get some!”

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We’re shown a replay of the New Day from just moments ago.

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<b>NAOMI W/TAMINA VS KIMBER LEIGH W/NIA JAX</b>

Naomi has success in the early going until Nia begins trying to distract her. This brings Tamina over and the two begin to jaw at each other on the apron. As Kimber and Naomi continue to fight, Naomi is whipped into Tamina, knocking her off the apron. Naomi staggers back into a bridged German suplex and Kimber picks up the win.

WINNER BY PINFALL: KIMBER LEE

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After the match an angry looking Tamina is staring daggers at Kimber and Nia as they celebrate.

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AJ Styles is in his locker room.

“Hurt Business I can’t speak for John Cena about that tag match but any chance I get to get you in the ring, I’m there and that includes WreslteMania. Omos, you turned your back on me and you cost me the Raw World Championship. At WreslteMania, you’re going to get what you’ve had coming for a long long time!”

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Damian Priest and King Nakamura are shown headed to the ring. The RAW Intercontinental Championship match is next!

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A great match between these two with plenty of false finishes and hard striking. The action spills to the outside as both men make sure to punish the other with Nakamura hitting a running knee off the apron and Priest delivering a fallaway slam, launching Nakamura over the announcer’s table. At ringside Kevin Owens watches the action closely reminding Nakamura that this should be his opportunity not the King’s. Priest misses a splash in the corner and is dazed. Nakamura is feeling it and lines up for the Kinshasa when Owens hops the railing and gathers a chair from the time keeper.and throws it into the ring, striking Nakamura which causes the disqualification.

Winner by Disqualification and still Raw Intercontinental Champion: Damian Priest.

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Owens slides in and gathers the chair using it to hit both Priest and Nakamura. Owens continues to use the chair on both men until neither is moving. He holds the chair up in the air as the boos rain down and the show comes to an end.

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Kimberly · March 4, 2022

SmackDown Week 1, March 2022 - Episode #1173

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SmackDown opens with a recap of last week’s epic world title contest between Jeff Hardy and Roman Reigns. It specifically focuses on how close Jeff got to winning the World Title before being put down by the Superman Punch and then Roman’s slight show of respect to Hardy. The recap then goes to SmackDown Owner, The Rock, arriving and encircling Roman in the ring before pointing to the SmackDown World Title belt and then the SmackDown Wrestlemania sign.

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We then cut to the parking lot of the FTX Arena in Miami, Florida where a long black limousine has arrived at the building. Stephanie McMahon steps out of the limousine and looks around her before walking inside the building. What will Stephanie have to say now that the Rock has made his choice? Ms. McMahon will address the SmackDown audience tonight on FOX.

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MARCH WEEK 1, 2022

FTX ARENA

MIAMI, FLORIDA</b></div>

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Michael Cole and Pat McAfee welcome us to SmackDown presented by Progressive and as you saw moments ago, Stephanie McMahon of WWE has arrived here at the FTX Arena in Miami. She is expected to address the SmackDown fans later tonight to tell us all what is the fate of the SmackDown Franchise after our owner, The Rock, decided to challenge Roman Reigns for the SmackDown World Title four weeks from tomorrow night at Wrestlemania. Stephanie McMahon had previously warned Rock that if he took on Reigns, he would vacate his ownership stake in SmackDown. What is the fate of this franchise? Perhaps we will find out tonight. Also tonight, Rhea Ripley will challenge Shayna Baszler in our main event for the SmackDown Women’s World Title. After Shayna cost Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks their chance at challenging for the title at Wrestlemania, perhaps Rhea can extract revenge and take the title from the Queen of Spades. Also the US Champion, The Miz, is in action tonight where he will defend his title after challenging Shelton Benjamin for Wrestlemania. But we kick things off with The Mysterios vs Tommaso Ciampa & Timothy Thatcher.

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<b>THE MYSTERIOS VS TOMMASO CIAMPA & TIMOTHY THATCHER</b>

The Mysterios and Ciampa/Thatcher have a brawl to begin the match but soon Dom and Rey send Ciampa & Timothy to the floor and both Mysterios fly off with aerial dominance. Dominik eventually takes a big portion of the match and again ignores Rey’s call for Dom to tag in. When Dominik ducks under a Thatcher clothesline and does a DDT near his father, Rey tags himself in without Dominik wanting him to. Rey cleans house for a bit before Ciampa & Thatcher take over and soon it is Rey that needs to tag in his son. After nailing Ciampa with a Sunset Flip into a roll up for a 2 count, Rey goes for the hot tag to Dominik but Dominik drops off the apron and walks away while his dad is left alone. Ciampa and Thatcher see this happen but they have no choice as Tommaso reluctantly nails Rey with Project Ciampa and covers for the pinfall. Dominik never looks back and walks out of the arena.

WINNERS BY PINFALL: TOMMASO CIAMPA & TIMOTHY THATCHER

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We go to the back where Randy Orton and War Raiders are engaging in a war of words. No one is sure what set the sides off but Orton is heated as are Erik & Ivar and Riddle in the middle playing peacemaker. Eventually the two sides calm down and they walk away together.

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SmackDown returns and we see a recap of Dominik Mysterio walking away from his father during the Ciampa/Thatcher match. We then go to “During the Break” video where we see a split screen of Rey Mysterio leaving the ring with a look of heartbreak in his eyes. While that happens, Dominik is seen walking straight toward the doors to exit the building and comes upon Zelina Vega. Zelina is smiling from ear to ear and Dom smiles as well and then the two kiss before walking out of the building together hand-in-hand. Has Zelina Vega turned Dominik Mysterio against his own father?

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<b>CESARO VS ROBERT ROODE w/DOLPH ZIGGLER</b>

Robert Roode and Cesaro have a terrific mat based match for most of this match with both scoring near falls and showing a real prowess on submissions. Roode shines and for quite awhile owns the match but the tide turns when Cesaro catches Roode in a mid-air jump into the Super Swing for about 10 rotations. From there the Swiss Superman owns the momentum and Dolph can only watch as Roode is felled by the Neutralizer for the 3 count.

WINNER BY PINFALL: CESARO

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In the back we can see Stephanie McMahon in the office of Sonya Deville. Sonya is nervous because she does not know her fate now that The Rock has made his choice. Stephanie tells her not to worry, that they know what a good job she has done as Managing Director of this Franchise - and that while Stephanie will go out there soon to explain what is next…Sonya Deville will continue to be employed. Sonya thanks her and they shake hands before Stephanie walks out.

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Drew McIntyre is seen walking to the ring. When SmackDown returns, the former WWE Champion is in action…next on FOX.

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<b>DREW MCINTYRE VS BRIAN KENDRICK</b>

Brian Kendrick does some stiff kicks and shots early in the match but the story of this match is Drew’s overpowering size and ability and eventually Kendrick is nailed with the Claymore Kick and the pinfall is elementary.

WINNER BY PINFALL: DREW MCINTYRE

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After the match as Drew McIntyre is celebrating for his win, he is interrupted by Finn Balor who quietly has walked down to the ring. Drew is confused until Finn Balor grabs a mic and explains that ever since Drew came here, Finn’s trajectory on SmackDown has changed. Finn says that he doesn’t believe that Drew intentionally screwed Balor around - but the fact is that Finn went from being a world title contender to being screwed out of the title and then watching Drew himself fail to obtain the title.

Now they fought in December and Drew McIntyre beat Finn Balor on that night but Finn knows - he just *knows* that he can beat Drew. They were once friends and right now they are not on good terms but Balor needs to know - straight up with no Roman interference - if Finn Balor can beat Drew McIntyre. So Finn is out here to challenge Drew for a match at Wrestlemania.

Drew thinks about it and says that in his eyes, Finn Balor is still his friend. But if Finn needs to face Drew at Wrestlemania to truly settle this….the answer is yes. The two shake hands and the match is made: Finn Balor vs Drew McIntyre at SmackDown’s Wrestlemania.

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We go to a recap of last week during MizTV where Shelton Benjamin knocked Miz on his ass and then Miz’s subsequent challenge to defend his title at Wrestlemania. When we come back, The United States Champion - The Miz is in action on FOX.

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SmackDown returns with a promo graphic for SmackDown’s Wrestlemania which airs four weeks from tomorrow night from the sold out AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas and airing on Peacock.

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The SmackDown United States Champion The Miz comes out along with Maryse and Miz grabs a mic and says that he is indeed a fighting champion so he went out and found an international legend to face him for the title tonight. A man that strikes fear in the hearts of giants. A man who is the biggest threat to this title that anyone has ever seen….ladies and gentleman….GILLBERG!!!

Gillberg comes out and Maryse is scared for Miz and asks Miz if he sure that he wants to face Gillberg? The Miz psyches himself up and says he can do it.

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<b>SMACKDOWN UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP

THE MIZ w/MARYSE VS GILLBERG</b>

Miz and Gillberg do a test of strength and Miz goes down like he is facing The Incredible Hulk. Gillberg puts Miz in a side headlock and Miz drops out and rolls to the floor as if he’s scared to death. Gillberg gives chase in the form of slowly walking around the ring while tripping on himself and Miz acts like it’s The Undertaker coming for his soul. Miz gets back into the ring and Gillberg comes in and ducks a Miz punch and goes for the Spear but instead of Miz going down, he “Hulks Up” and Gillberg crashes to the mat. From there Miz acts like Hogan revisited before ending the charade with a smirk and hitting the Skull Crushing Finale for the pinfall.

WINNER BY PINFALL AND STILL SMACKDOWN UNITED STATES CHAMPION: THE MIZ

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After the win, The Miz acts like he just won the world title at Wrestlemania. Maryse comes in and fans him as if this was some epic encounter. All of this goes on until Shelton Benjamin comes out to the stage and runs down the champion saying that “match” proves that The Miz is nothing more than a punk ass bitch.

Shelton says that Mike Mizanin needs to learn to stop underestimating Shelton Benjamin because that will be his undoing and that the United States Title has too strong of a lineage to be around the waist of an idiot like Miz. It should be defended in real matches, with real honor and dignity benefiting the rich history of the title. So, Shelton says that he accepts The Miz’s challenge and at Wrestlemania, Shelton Benjamin will be taking that title away from Mr. Hollywood over there and he will then strip what little dignity that The Miz has left in his body.

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We go to a back locker room area where RKBro and War Raiders exit - their argument clearly is over. The guys are all high fiving each other and smoke is coming out of the room that they were in. As the guys walk away, The Uso’s are seen in the background silently watching the two teams.

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Melina is warming up backstage. She is in action against Liv Morgan…next on FOX.

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<b>MELINA VS LIV MORGAN</b>

Melina and Liv have a technical bout that really shows how much Liv has grown in the ring. She punishes Melina with a STF and even drops a knee on the back of Melina’s leg. For her part, Melina works on Liv’s neck after Liv does a Suicide Dive that goes badly on the floor. But when Melina goes for a Jumping DDT Liv turns it into a Overhead Suplex and then nails a Flatliner from the ropes onto Melina for the pinfall.

WINNER BY PINFALL: LIV Morgan

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We go to a highlight video recapping the Roman Reigns - Rock story to this point. It includes Roman’s betrayal of Team SmackDown at Survivor Series, Rock wanting to fight Roman before being sent away by Sonya Deville, Rock winning the Men’s Royal Rumble Match, Stephanie McMahon’s ultimatum and The Rock’s choice last week. When we come back, Stephanie McMahon will address the SmackDown audience…don’t go anywhere.

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Welcome back to SmackDown - in the ring is the Principal Owner of WWE - Stephanie McMahon.

“On the SmackDown following the Royal Rumble I stood in this ring and I gave an ultimatum to the Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment, the owner of the SmackDown Franchise and the winner of the 2022 Men’s Royal Rumble Match. And I gave the Rock a choice: Either remain as the owner of SmackDown or face the Smackdown World Champion Roman Reigns at WrestleMania.

The choice was his to make and last week on SmackDown, The Rock made his choice. So now it falls to me to set the course forward. As of this moment the Rock is hereby stripped of any Ownership rights and privileges concerning this Franchise. As I told her earlier tonight, Sonya Deville will remain as the Managing Director of SmackDown...for now. And after WrestleMania the WWE will again sell the rights to this Franchise to a new owner - an owner to be named at a later date.

We are all excited to see the epic clash of The Rock against Roman Reigns and in due course, you SmackDown fans will learn who the WWE Board of Directors approves as the next owner of SmackDown.

I cannot wait to see you all in Dallas for SmackDown’s Wrestlemania!!!!”

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We go to Michael Cole and Pat McAfee who put over what Stephanie just announced. SmackDown is returning to ownership of WWE and WWE will decide what to do with the franchise after Wrestlemania. Who will WWE choose as the new owner of SmackDown? In any event, we still have our main event - Rhea Ripley will take on Shayna Baszler for the SmackDown Women’s Championship…and it’s next.

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<b>SMACKDOWN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP

SHAYNA BASZLER VS RHEA RIPLEY </b>

These two alpha women square up and both trade shots to the head before Rhea clotheslines the champion over the ropes to the floor and they brawl at ringside. One spot on the floor sees Shayna do an overhead Belly-to-Belly of Rhea onto the announce table and Rhea ends up squarely in the lap of Pat McAfee who graciously, like a gentleman, helps the challenger to her feet. Shayna pushes Michael Cole out of the way to come up from behind and shove Pat into Rhea and that allows Shayna the chance to post Rhea and take the challenger to the ring.

In the ring, Shayna starts working on Rhea’s neck for the Kirifuda Clutch and keeps doing underhanded tactics like raking Rhea’s eyes whenever the challenger starts to come back into the match. A scary moment happens when Ripley is on the top rope for a leg drop and Shayna hits the ropes but instead of Rhea crocheting herself, Ripley falls to the floor landing squarely on her shoulder. The ref checks to make sure Ripley can continue and she does.

Baszler attacks that shoulder and neck area and before long locks in the Kirifuda Clutch!!! Rhea somehow, some-way makes it to the ropes which infuriates the champion who goes and takes the turnbuckle pad off of a turnbuckle. The ref admonishes Shayna and that allows Rhea a chance to fight back into this.

Ripley gets control and when Shayna goes for a Powerbomb, Rhea is able to step inside it, come out and nail the RIPTIDE!!! She covers Baszler

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2…

Baszler gets her foot on the ropes. Rhea knows she has the champ where she wants her and goes for the Riptide again but Baszler kicks Ripley in the knee and then takes Ripley’s shoulder and, in full view of the ref, slams Ripley’s shoulder into the exposed Turnbuckle forcing the ref to disqualify the champ. But since Ripley won by DQ, Shayna remains champion.

WINNER BY DISQUALIFICATION: RHEA RIPLEY

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After the match, Shayna Baszler takes her belt and quickly hightails it up the aisle gloating that she outsmarted Rhea. But then Shayna turns around and both Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair are in the aisle and the Queen of Spades is trapped because Rhea Ripley, holding her injured shoulder, is now on the floor.

All three women are screaming at Shayna that they want a title match at Wrestlemania and this continues until

SmackDown Managing Director Sonya Deville comes out to the stage. Sonya says that all of these women have legitimate claims to the title after the cowardly way that Shayna Baszler has held onto her belt since becoming World Champion.

Shayna has individually screwed Bianca Belair, Sasha Banks and Rhea Ripley and so Shayna Baszler must pay the price. It would not be fair to choose one of these women over the other….so Sonya won’t.

Therefore at Wrestlemania Shayna Baszler will defend her SmackDown Women’s Championship against Sasha Banks….and Bianca Belair…..and Rhea Ripley in a Fatal Fourway Match! Shayna Baszler’s title reign is almost guaranteed to be over now. The Queen of Spades must defend her title against all 3 women at Wrestlemania. How in the world can Baszler retain?

Good night from Miami.

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Pipers Pit · March 8, 2022

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MARCH WEEK 2

VYSTAR VETERANS MEMORIAL ARENA

JACKSONVILLE, FL</b></div>

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The announcers welcome us to the show and hype the huge main event. John Cena and AJ Styles will take on Raw World Champion Bobby Lashley and the titanic Omos!

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<b>TAMINA W/NAOMI VS NIA W/KIMBER</b>

There is mutual respect between these two but also mutual animosity. Both rely on their strength and power and its Tamina who comes out on top through most of the match being the more agile of the two. Tamina hits a big Samoan Drop but when she goes for the cover Kimber is on the apron. Naomi runs and tackles her, distracting the referee. Tamina walks over and sees the brawl on the ringside floor. Nia recovers and splashes her from behind in the corner before making the cover.

WINNER BY PINFALL: NIA JAX

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After the match Naomi gets in the ring to check on Tamina who angrily shoves her away, blaming her for the distraction before Tamina hops out of the ring and leaves Naomi behind.

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A replay is shown of John Cena beating Omos by countout with an assist from AJ Styles.

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When we come back from break, a replay of Apollo Crews’ challenge to Alexander Hammerstone is shown before we cut to the ring.

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<b>COMMANDER AZEEZ W/APOLLO CREWS VS ALEXANDER HAMEMRSTONE</b>

Hammerstone and Azeez match each other pretty well in strength but the monster lays a beating on Hammerstone through the early going as Crews gloats at ringside but when Azeez hits a running powerslam, Hammerstone pops right up pointing at him. Azeez can’t believe it and charges right into a big right hand which staggers him and opens him up for slam and a series of elbow drops. With Azeez down, Hammerstone bounds to the ropes when Crews smacks him across the back with a ceremonial club causing the disqualification.

WINNER BY DISQUALIFICATION: ALEXANDER HAMMERSTONE

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It’s a two on one beatdown for a few minutes and when Crews and Azeez leave the ring, Hammerstone is down in a heap.

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Backstage the cameras find the Street Profits under attack from the Grizzled Young Veterans. Ford and Dawkins are left laying as Gibson and Drake walk off smirking.

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A video from earlier shows Charlotte Flair arriving at the arena when a little girl is standing there with a Becky Lynch sign. Charlotte grabs the sign from the girl and rips it half before continuing into the building leaving the child in tears.

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A vignette is shown of the Trinity sitting in a darkened room. Unusually it’s Scarlett who speaks.

“New Day, your foolishness is second only to your ego. You believe you can take these titles. You believe a ladder will save you from destruction. All you have guaranteed is death from

above.”

Kross steps forward. “And Big E…you want the one not in the tag title match? That means you get me….and you will….fall..and…pray!”

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<b>TRISTAN ARCHER VS BARON CORBIN</b>

Corbin obliterates Archer with a series of power moves before hitting the End of Days.

WINNER BY PINFALL: BARON CORBIN

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We’re shown a video from earlier in the week of a doctor’s appointment with Becky Lynch. The Doctor explains to her that in his opinion she should not compete at WrestleMania and instead rehab her knee. She doesn’t say a word; she just hops off the bed and storms out, slamming the door behind her.

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We go to a pre-taped interview with Raw Owner JBL.

“Mr. Layfield thank you for sitting down. I know you have a big announcement so the floor is yours.”

“Corey, I have news that will shake the WWE to the core. I am on the verge of the biggest business deal in the history of the WWE. I’ve made my bones in the ring and in the boardroom and when I put my name on that dotted line, nothing will ever be the same…again.”

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<b>SOLO DARLING VS PEYTON ROYCE W/BILLIE KAY</b>

Billie Kay at ringside doesn’t need to get involved but of course she does, switching between berating Darling and choking her when the referee isn’t looking. Royce is in full control and puts the match away with a splash off the second rope.

WINNER BY PINFALL: PEYTON ROYCE

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The Announcers hype WrestleMania coming next month. They highlight matches such as Bobby Lahsley vs John Cena, AJ Styles vs Omos, and the New Day versus the Trinity. Byron Saxton questions if we’ll see Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair.

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We see Kevin Owens walking backstage. The KO show is next!

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Kevin Owens comes out and introduces us to the KO Show. He tells us that last week his actions were brought on by just one thing. Fairness. The powers that be are not being fair to KO. They gave a title shot which is rightfully his to that pretend King Shinsuke Nakamura. That Intercontinental title belongs to KO and he’d have it because obviously he’d beat Damian Priest if given the opportunity.

Before he goes further Raw Intercontinental Champion Damian Priest comes down to the ring and gets in Owens’ face.

This brings out King Nakamura who gets in the ring as the three begin arguing.

After a few moments Priest floors Nakamura with a right hand and Owens spikes Priest in the forehead with the microphone before ditching from the ring. Nakamura and Priest are both angry as Owens walks back up the aisle looking very smug.

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We see a replay of Kevin Owens’ supposed apology and the three man brawl that erupted as Owens snuck out the back door.

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<b>SETH ROLLINS VS R-TRUTH</b>

Rollins is cold blooded in this and wastes no time in attacking Truth with complete malice. Rollins doesn’t let him get in any offense and ends it with a curbstomp.

WINNER BY PINFALL: SETH ROLLINS

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After getting his hand raised, Rollins begins to leave but quickly re-enters the ring and delivers a second curbstomp.

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Alexa Bliss and Carmella are admiring themselves in a mirror when JBL approaches. He tells them he has been looking everywhere for them because he wanted to tell them the big news. Next week it will be Naomi and Tamina vs Nia Jax and Kimber Leigh with the winners getting a shot at the Women’s Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania. He walks off and the champs do not look thrilled.

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John Cena and AJ Styles walk down the hall together. They take on the Hurt Business…next!

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<b>JOHN CENA AND AJ STYLES VS BOBBY LASHLEY AND OMOS W/MVP</b>

Styles takes the early beating, being held in the Hurt Business corner as Cena pleads with the crowd to give him the energy to fight back. AJ finally ducks under a clubbing forearm by Omos which smacks Lashley off the apron and makes the tag to Cena who hits Omos over and over to stagger the big man and a running shoulder block sends him tumbling back and gets his arms tied up in the ropes. With Omos helpless, Cena tees off on him with right hands. Omos gets himself loose and flattens Cena with a big boot to the face before tagging in Lashley who punishes Cena looking very dominant before he goes for the HurtLock. Omos has yanked AJ off the apron and double-handed chokeslams him through the announcer’s table. Cena finally falls victim to the HurtLock and while he tries to get to the rope Lashley pulls him back and Cena passes out.

WINNERS BY SUBMISSION: BOBBY LASHLEY AND OMOS

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As the show ends, Lashley stands over Cena and Omos stands over Styles with their arms raised and MVP talking trash.

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Kimberly · March 12, 2022

SmackDown Week 2, March 2022 - Episode #1174

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SmackDown opens with a recap of last week where Stephanie announced that the franchise will be sold after The Rock chose Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania and abdicated his ownership of Friday Night SmackDown. The package then shifts to Shayna Baszler vs Rhea Ripley, the intentional DQ finish and the aftermath where the SmackDown Women's Championship will be decided between Shayna Baszler, Sasha Banks, Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley in a Fatal Fourway Match.

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WEEK 2 MARCH, 2022

LEGACY ARENA

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Michael Cole & Pat McAfee welcome us to Friday Night SmackDown presented by Progressive Insurance. Tonight in our main event: The Bloodline - Roman Reigns and The Usos - will take on RK-Bro and Drew McIntyre in a huge six man match. We will also hear from the SmackDown World Champion’s Advisor Paul Heyman with Wrestlemania three weeks from tomorrow from the sold out AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas where Reigns will collide with The Rock for the SmackDown World Title. Also, the Rated-R Superstar and WWE Hall of Famer, Edge will be on hand tonight but let's go back to last week on SmackDown and watch when Dominik Mysterio betrayed his own father:

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Footage from last week shows Dominik Mysterio dropping off of the apron when Rey needed help before walking away from his father who was beaten by Tommaso Ciampa & Timothy Thatcher. The footage then shows Dominik walking up to Zelina Vega, giving her a kiss and the two walking out of the arena together.

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<b>REY MYSTERIO VS DREW GULAK</b>

This match is a contrast in styles between Rey’s high flying and Gulak’s ground and pound style. After some back and forth action, it is Drew who is able to keep Rey down for a decent portion of the match with mat based maneuvers but his arrogance gets the better of him when Drew tries to do a Powerbomb in a show of strength. Instead of hitting Rey with the bomb, Rey is able to reverse it into a Hurricanrana that propels Gulak into the ropes. Rey bounces off and hits 619 and soon nails the top rope splash for the 3 count.

WINNER BY PINFALL: REY MYSTERIO

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After the match, Rey grabs a microphone and says that for the last seven days he has tried to talk to his son but his calls and his texts have been left on read. And Dominik has not come home - but Rey knows that Dominik is here tonight and he wants his son to be a man and come out here right now….

Dominik and Zelina come out holding each other’s hands. And Dominik looks different - he is now sporting a buzz cut on his head, he is wearing tight skinny jeans with holes in the legs and a leather jacket. He looks almost like a rockstar and he is wearing sunglasses as he glares at his father.

Dominik says that the reason he did what he did last week is because he is tired of being under his father’s control. He is tired of living in the shadow of the great Rey Mysterio; which is funny since Dominik has been taller than Rey since he was in Seventh Grade. Dominik derides Rey for always holding him back, for taking Dominik’s opportunities from him like at the Royal Rumble when Rey Mysterio threw his own son over the top rope and ended Dominik’s Wrestlemania dream…because Rey could not stand the idea that someone other than Rey got the glory in this family.

Dominik says he is tired of Rey ordering him around and keeping Dominik in the place that Rey wants him to be instead of letting his child fly free. And after months of Zelina telling Dominik in private how much Rey Mysterio was taking advantage of his child…Dominik saw the light. And for the first time in his life he has someone in his life that listens to him. That only cares about making Dominik the star. Zelina Vega is what Dominik Mysterio needed his entire freaking life and he didn’t even know how much until last week when Dom walked out on his useless father.

And she has a terrific idea…it is time for Rey Mysterio to know his place. And it is time for him to see that his son has arrived and the only way that can happen is if Rey Mysterio gets his ass beat…by his own child….at Wrestlemania! Dominik formally challenges his father for a match. But Rey says that he won’t do it. He loves his son and he cannot hurt his own child, so Rey refuses.

Dominik, with a sinister smile, says…..”one way or another….you will say yes.” before walking off leaving the heartbroken Rey Mysterio in near tears alone in the ring.

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SmackDown returns with a recap of last week where Shayna Baszler is finally cornered by the three women that she has screwed around with ever since winning the SmackDown Women’s Championship. At Wrestlemania, those women get their shot at revenge as Bianca Belair, Sasha Banks. Rhea Ripley and Shayna Baszler will meet in a Fatal Fourway Match for the SmackDown Women’s Title.

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<b>PIPER NIVEN W/PAIGE & KAY LEE RAY VS SHOTZI BLACKHEART</b>

Shotzi gets some hope spots early in the match but that hope is ultimately false hope because after Piper catches Shotzi in mid air when Blackheart tries to cross body the behomeouth, Niven squashes her with the Avalanche and then a Vader Bomb for a quick victory.

WINNER BY PINFALL: PIPER NIVEN

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After the match, Paige grabs a microphone and says that they are still waiting for their challenge to be answered. Somewhere in the world of wrestling, there has to be two women brave enough to step onto the grandest stage in the world, Wrestlemania, and risk their careers against her Weapons of Mass Destruction in Piper Niven and Kay Lee Ray. So they will give two weeks for someone to step up and answer their challenge. And if that does not happen…then two weeks from tonight, Niven and Ray will hurt someone…badly. And will continue to do so until Sonya Deville obtains a challenge for Paige’s beasts…at Wrestlemania.

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In the back we see Shelton Benjamin walking toward the ring. The #1 Contender for the SmackDown United States Championship at Wrestlemania will be in action against Sami Zayn…next on FOX.

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SmackDown returns and we see footage of moments ago where Rey Mysterio is seen walking out of the building with his head down and clearly upset. As he gets in his car and drives off suddenly Dominik Mysterio and Zelina Vega come into frame and they mockingly wave goodbye before holding hands and walking off without a care in the world.

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<b>SHEAMUS VS SHELTON BENJAMIN</b>

Shelton and Sheamus have a stiff brawl early in the match before Sheamus takes control and continually beats down Shelton while setting up for the Brogue Kick. When Sheamus goes for the killshot, Shelton is able to trap the Celtic Warrior by the leg and lock him into a Exploding Suplex. From there Shelton owns the match and after some near falls and a Super Kick, Shelton is preparing to finish off Sheamus when…..

Maryse has run out and hops on the apron, distracting Shelton. Both Benjamin and the ref try to get Maryse off the apron and that gives Sheamus time to regroup. Shelton turns around into the Brogue Kick just as Maryse drops from the apron to the floor. Sheamus covers…1…2….3.

WINNER BY PINFALL: SHEAMUS

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After the match, Maryse backs up as Shelton stalks her up the aisle furious at her distraction. When Maryse gets to the set area, The Miz blindsides Shelton from the side, hitting him with the United States Title belt. After some punches, Miz throws Shelton into a panel on the LED Wall before hitting a Skull Crushing Finale on the floor. Maryse and The Miz pose over the challenger who has been ambushed here tonight.

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The Wise One, Paul Heyman, is seen exiting the Bloodline’s locker room en route toward the ringside area. When SmackDown returns, Paul Heyman will address The Rock…and it’s next on FOX.

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SmackDown returns as Michael Cole & Pat McAfee throw us to a celebration video of the newest members of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2022…the Midnight Express. The Midnight Express, one of the greatest tag teams of all time, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame the night before SmackDown’s Wrestlemania!

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Paul Heyman is already in the ring and he says that he is here as a public service for the SmackDown fans because he knows how much everyone is waiting to see The Rock try to dismantle the Roman Empire. This match at Wrestlemania is so very marketable, so very Hollywood that it is almost a travesty for it to take place in Dallas.

Just look at the history and similarities between The Rock and Roman Reigns. Both from proud Samoan heritages. In fact, they’re blood. Both played college football. Both entered the WWE with high expectations and both men main evented Wrestlemania within three years of their debuts in WWE. And both men have main evented multiple Wrestlemania’s and won multiple World Championships.

Blood vs Blood. The past vs the future. A family implodes? This is the stuff that movies are made of but here is where the paths divulge. While The Rock went off to Hollywood to become some big star, Roman Reigns has chosen not to take that path. Instead Roman Reigns has chosen to dominate and own this industry as THE Tribal Chief, THE World Champion of the business and THE main event of Wrestlemania! And here is where the Hollywood ending doesn’t come to fruition…..

At Wrestlemania Roman Reigns will end the comeback story of The Great One and proclaim his dominance as THE Alpha in his own family, THE Head of the Table and YOUR SmackDown World Champion.

And that’s not a predication….hell, that’s not even a spoiler….that’s just the way it’s going to be. In three weeks at Wrestlemania, The Rock will bow down to ….Roman….Reignsssss.

Believe that!

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A highlight video package of some of the issues between Adam Cole and Edge airs. When we come back, the Rated-R Superstar is in action against Robert Roode next on FOX.

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SmackDown returns to a chaotic scene in the backstage area as The Uso’s & War Raiders are pushing and shoving. The Uso’s are claiming that War Raiders are being buddy-buddy with RK-Bro to get a title shot at Mania when that belongs to The Uso’s. Eventually this is broken up by Sonya Deville who reminds Jey and Jimmy that they have a match tonight with their cousin Roman Reigns against RK-Bro and Drew McIntyre. She also announces that next week on SmackDown - War Raiders will face The Uso’s and the winning team will earn a SmackDown Tag Team Title shot at Wrestlemania against Randy Orton and Riddle.

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<b>EDGE VS ROBERT ROODE</b>

This match starts off with some scientific wrestling but soon devolved into a brawl. Roode and Edge trade off some near falls before Edge takes control of the match and doesn’t really let it go. After nailing a Edge-o-cution and after reversing a Glorious DDT, Edge nails the Spear for the 3 count.

WINNER BY PINFALL: EDGE

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After the match, a victorious Edge begins to cut a promo on Adam Cole and their match at Wrestlemania but he is suddenly cut off by a video that begins to play on the big screen. The video shows Edge’s wife, Beth Phoenix, as she goes about her day throughout their Asheville, North Carolina town, completely unaware that anyone is following her. The video shows Beth dropping off their kids to school, Beth in a grocery store saying hi to a neighbor, Beth doing yard work and welcoming the kids home from school.

And finally a shot of Edge and Beth’s home at night and it is in that moment that Adam Cole steps into the frame on the front yard at Edge and Beth’s house. Adam Cole says that Edge is all the way in Birmingham giving wrestling promos about their match at Wrestlemania…but Cole is hours away…making it personal. Adam Cole says that he can do whatever he wants to Edge’s family right now and there is not a damned thing that Edge could do about it. And at Wrestlemania, Cole will end Edge’s career because he will re-break Edge’s neck…and there isn’t anything Edge can do about that either. Cole apologizes for being rude and says that maybe he should go introduce himself and starts to walk toward the door when the video cuts out.

Before the video even ends, Edge is bolting from the ring and racing to the back. The camera follows him as he pushes past SmackDown personnel and runs to his locker room grabbing only his bag - and not seeing his jacket being left behind. Edge then runs out to the parking lot while trying to dial Beth on his phone, getting into his car and speeding off into the Birmingham night.

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Michael Cole and Pat McAfee are disturbed by what we’ve just seen. Adam Cole has stalked Edge’s wife and made this even more personal. They then show us a graphic that next week on SmackDown, The Rock will be on hand to address his challenge of Roman Reigns in the main event of Wrestlemania.

Do not go anwyere, when SmackDown returns - it is main event time next on FOX.

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SmackDown returns to a hype video of the announced matches for Wrestlemania. SmackDown’s Wrestlemania is only 22 days away and is streaming live on Peacock.

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RK-Bro and Drew McIntyre have already made their entrance and are in the ring when the video plays announcing the Bloodline is here. Roman Reigns leads his family out to the ring and as soon as they all get to the ringside area…Riddle leaps to the top rope and flies off onto The Bloodline. Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre both leave the ring and a fight has begun to start the match!

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<b>THE BLOODLINE VS RK-BRO & DREW MCINTYRE</b>

As expected this is an epic main event that sees both sides controlling the match on equal lengths and spans two commercial breaks. After some tag team wrestling, fighting spills out of the ring and to the floor.

The Usos and RK-Bro brawl on the right side while Drew and Roman fight back in the ring once more. Roman goes for the Spear but Drew lifts his knee and does a poweslam to the champion. Drew slams Roman around with some power moves as he prepares to take out Roman with the Claymore but The Uso’s slide in and nail Drew from behind.

RK-Bro get back into the ring and a wild six person fight happens in the ring and after some near falls broken up by both teams, Jimmy Uso and Riddle fall to the floor. Jey and Roman double team Randy until Drew runs and nails a Claymore onto Reigns. The force sends Roman flying through the ropes to the arena floor. Jey turns around into the RKO!!!! Cover….1….2….3.

WINNERS BY PINFALL: RK-BRO & DREW MCINTYRE

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After the match Randy and Riddle celebrate with Drew while Roman backs his family up the aisle, disgusted at losing this match. RK-Bro thanks Drew who leaves the ring with a self satisfied smile as he prepares to face Finn Balor at Wrestlemania.

Randy and Riddle mock Jimmy and Jey Uso who are still in the arena while Roman and Heyman have walked away. The Uso’s have a chance to get revenge when they face War Raiders next week with RK-Bro at Wrestlemania hanging in the balance. The Bloodline will not be happy with the results of this match and next week, will surely try to assert their dominance once more.

But on this night belongs to the Tag Team Champions and Drew McIntyre. Who will face RK-Bro at Wrestlemania? Find out next week!

Good night from Birmingham!

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Pipers Pit · March 14, 2022

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MARCH WEEK 3

ALLSTATE ARENA

ROSEMONT, IL</b></div>

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The announcers welcome us to another exciting edition of Monday Night Raw! They hype the show, especially our main event. Two titans clash when Keith Lee and Samoa Joe finally lock up in the ring.

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Becky comes to the ring with a noticeable limp.

“Every doctor I talk to all tell me the same thing. Give up your title shot at WrestleMania against Charlotte Flair. Walk away while you can still walk. It’s not worth what you’re risking. Well let me tell all those doctors something..it’s worth everything to get back what belongs to me. I don’t care if Charlotte chops my leg off because if I can’t beat her my career is over anyways and that….that makes me very very dangerous. Charlotte you know me, you know the desire that eats away at me in the pit of my stomach. You know more than anyone what kind of a drug that World Title is. You have to hold it in your hands and when it’s gone there is a void nothing can fill. I have nothing to lose Charlotte because I have everything to lose. You’re going to get my best and you’re going to see my worst. I am going to punish you like no one has ever dreamed of and when I walk,..yes, walk…out of Dallas I will be holding both of my babies in my arms. That is a promise!”

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Becky Lynch is walking backstage having just delivered her message to Charlotte Flair when the Raw Women’s Champion blindsides her with a chop block. Charlotte grabs a nearby lighting fixture and slams it down on Becky’s knee before officials force her away. Charlotte mocks Lynch as the camera focuses on the anguish on Becky’s face.

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<b>THE GRIZZLED YOUNG VETERANS W/NIGEL MCGUINNESS VS LUCHA HOUSE PARTY</b>

Gibson and Drake are merciless in this match, taking pleasure in grinding down their opponents and never letting their high octane offense get going. They focus on Metalik and whenever Lince almost gets the hot tag it’s shut down. Finally they hit Ticket to Mayhem for the win.

WINNERS BY PINFALL: THE GRIZZLED YOUNG VETERANS

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The GYV can barely celebrate their win when the Street Profits sprint down to the ring and the fight is on! Ford and Dawkins get the better of the fight and McGuiness pulls his men out of the ring but it’s clear this isn’t over.

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We see video from earlier of Kogi Kingston arriving at the arena. No sooner is he out of his car than the Trinity swarm him, beating him down before he’s picked up by Kross and carried inside.

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NUMBER ONE CONTENDERS

<b>NAOMI AND TAMINA VS NIA JAX AND KIMBER LEIGH</b>

Alexa and Carmella are sitting ringside and constantly badmouth both teams

This match goes back and forth with both sides landing close falls. The momentum trades sides several times but as Naomi and Tamina begin to build momentum, Bliss and Carmella spring into action and hit both Naomi and Kimber with their title belts causing a no contest finish. The champs slip out of the ring and head back up the aisle and Nia and Tamina look pissed.

NO CONTEST: DOUBLE INTERFERENCE

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The Women’s Tag Champions saunter back up the aisle with big smiles until an angry looking JBL meets them at the back.

“You think you’re smart. You just cost me a Women’s Tag Team Championship match at Wrestlemania. But you’re not off the hook. Instead of facing one of those teams you’re gonna face both of them at WrestleMania in a triple threat match for those titles!”

JBL storms into the back as the champs follow him pleading their case.

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The Announcers let us know the next inductee to the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2022 is legendary music producer Jim Johnston!

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We see a video package of John Cena in the gym training for his title opportunity versus Bobby Lashley.

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<b>AMBER YOUNG VS NATALYA</b>

Natalya takes young Amber Young to school and puts on a true technical clinic in this match. She shows off her talents before locking on the Sharpshooter for the win.

WINNER BY SUBMISSION: NATALYA

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We see a video package of Bobby Lashley in the gym training for his title defense against John Cena.

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Corey Graves sits down with Nikki A.S.H.

“Nikki, thank you for accepting the invitation. For months now you’ve been having these…episodes. People are worried about you.”

“Corey, I can’t even begin to describe what’s happening to me. I can’t sleep, I can’t even close my eyes. All I see is that red light and I hear a voice.”

“Whose voice?”

“I don’t know. But she’s familiar and every time I hear her she feels like she’s closer.”

“Maybe you ought to seek some help for this.”

“I don’t know of anyone who can help me. This is something I have to handle myself as an Almost-Super-Hero.”

“Well, we wish you luck.”

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<b>LEO BRIEN AND CHASE HERZOG VS ALPHA ACADEMY</b>

Alpha Academy dominate the match between Gable’s skill and Otis’ brute strength. Otis ends this one with an Alphalanche.

WINNERS BY PINFALL: ALPHA ACADEMY

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The announcers hype the upcoming WrestleMania night two presented by Monday Night Raw!

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We cut backstage where Kofi Kingston is being dragged by Kross and Rollins. The Trinity will join us…next.

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The Trinity come down to the ring with an unconscious Kofi Kingstong. Kross and Rollins lay him on the mat in front of Wyatt.

“Brothers and Sisters rejoice Before us lies a sacrifice to the entropy of the universe. A man who tempted fate by challenging us. He sought death from above but all he got in return is the cold hard truth that it doesn’t matter if it’s one, two, or all of us. No one can deter us from our destiny.”

The crowd pops as Xavier Woods and Big E run down to the ring and the brawl begins. It’s looking good for the New Day off the bat but the numbers quickly overtake them and soon they’re laying next to Kofi. Wyatt, Rollins, Kross, and Scarlett pose over their fallen bodies as we go to break.

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We’re shown a replay of the Trinity using Kofi Kingston as bait to lure the other members of New Day into a trap.

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Velvet Sky is standing by with Alexander Hammerstone.

“Velvet, I don’t have to tell you that Apollo Crews and his goon Commander Azeez is no-good snakes in the grass but do you know what you do to a snake Velvet? You chop the head off. Apollo, you challenged me and I stepped up and then you decided to hit me from behind like a coward. You guys act like I’m supposed to be afraid. Well I’ll tell you what…I am. I’m afraid of what I’m going to do when I get you alone in the ring. And I think we have the best opportunity in the world…WrestleMania. You and me Apollo, one on one. But I know you’ll have your goon in the corner so I’m gonna bring some backup of my own….brother.”

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<b>ANGEL GARZA VS TITUS O’NEIL</b>

Titus shows off his power early on but when he misses a charge into the corner, Garza sends him shoulder first into the pole. After that Garza uses his quickness to hold the advantage and hits the Last Kiss for the win.

WINNER BY PINFALL: ANGEL GARZA

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In his office JBL addresses the camera.

“In just over two weeks, Raw will present the second night of WrestleMania from my beloved Dallas Texas. In recent weeks we’ve seen nothing but trouble between Raw Intercontinental Champion Damian Priest, King Nakamura, and Kevin Owens. That squabble will be settled on that night when there is a triple threat match for the title. May the best man win.”

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Velvet Sky is standing by with Samoa Joe. Joe says that he came back to Raw to shut the mouths of people like Keith Lee. This has been a long time coming but tonight the only thing Keith Lee will be basking is….is the ICU unit.

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<b>SAMOA JOE VS KEITH LEE</b>

A great power brawl between these two who just lay into each other with every strike and every power move. Lee staggers Joe, leaning him against the ropes, then charges and hits a cross body block that sends both men over the top. They struggle to get up as the referee begins his count and by the time they’re on their feet they’re too worried about fighting to get back into the ring.

NO CONTEST: DOUBLE COUNTOUT

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They continue to brawl until Lee picks up the ring bell and clocks Joe with it. Lee sneers down at Joe who can barely move and says he’s sick and tired of him. This didn’t end tonight but it will…at WrestleMania!

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Kimberly · March 19, 2022

SmackDown Week 3, March 2022 - Episode #1175

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SmackDown opens with a recap video from last week with War Raiders and Usos and RK-Bro issues including last week’s six man main event. Tonight War Raiders and the Uso’s will headline SmackDown. The winning team will go to Wrestlemania to face RK-Bro for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship.

Welcome to SmackDown!!!!

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FRIDAY WEEK 3 MARCH 2022

SPECTRUM CENTER

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA</b></div>

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Michael Cole and Pat McAfee bring us on the air as we are deep in the heart of Flair Country. Welcome to Friday Night SmackDown presented by Progressive. Later tonight, in our main event, The Uso’s will go to war with War Raiders - at stake is a tag team title shot against RK-Bro in just over two weeks at SmackDown’s Wrestlemania. Also tonight Finn Balor is in action and we will have an update on the situation that unfolded last week between Adam Cole, Edge and Beth Phoenix. But befor…..

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The Rock stands in the ring with a single spotlight to highlight the intimacy of this moment and then speaks to the SmackDown audience:

“I have always prided myself on achieving my dreams. I wanted to play Division 1 football and I wanted to go to the U. And I did. I wanted to follow in the footsteps of my father and grandfather and become a professional wrestler. And I did - in fact I became the Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment. I wanted to main event Wrestlemania and I did again and again and again as I will one more time in Fifteen days. I wanted to conquer this world and then once I did that, I wanted to conquer Hollywood. I did and The Rock became the biggest star in the world. But Roman Reigns, I never took my eye off of WWE. I have watched your ascent in this company.

The Rock is not impressed.

Roman, you use your flunkies - those little stinkface skidmarks - to do your dirty work. You use that fat Walrus to promote your propaganda. Well they don’t matter anymore. All that matters is me and you, eye to eye, in this ring for the biggest prize in this business. You see I may have gone to do other things, but I have always said that this ring is my home and I am willing to give up everything to reclaim it.

The Rock is willing to give all of it up. The limos, the movies, the award shows, all of Hollywood can be damned because you Roman Reigns have sullied the Rock’s show. If this was the Roman show, it would be called the “OOOH-AHH” show, but it’s not. This franchise, this show is called SmackDown because that is what The Rock made his name on!

In Fifteen days in Dallas, Texas at Wrestlemania the Tribal Chief is going to get the ass-whipping of his lifetime. He will eat a People’s Elbow and he will hit Rock Bottom. And when the Rock wins this match, there will be no more Hollywood Premieres. There will be no more big movies - there will only be this ring.

When The Rock becomes the SmackDown World Champion I promise you, cousin, that you’re looking at the new Head of the Table….If you SMELLLLL….WHAT THE ROCK…..

IS COOKIN!

The Rock plays to the crowd but the message is now clear. If The Rock defeats Roman Reigns for the SmackDown World Title at Wrestlemania, the Great One will walk away from Hollywood and return to his true home…the SmackDown ring.

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Michael Cole and Pat McAfee tell us that when we come back, SmackDown will kick off with Piper Niven in action against Liv Morgan…next on FOX.

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SmackDown returns and we see SmackDown Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler in the office of SmackDown Managing Director Sonya Deville. Shayna is cocky and arrogant in promising that she will dominate Sasha Banks, Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley at Wrestlemania. And that no matter how much Sonya may want Shayna to go away….the Queen of Spades will always be the face of the women’s division for this franchise. Sonya says that Shayna has a point - Baszler is the face of the women’s division so she should be in a match here tonight. Sonya tells Shayna that later tonight Shayna Baszler will team with one of the women who wants to take that title in just over two weeks…Rhea Ripley. And their opponents? Why it’s the other two women that want Shayna’s title….the EST of SD Bianca Belair and the Boss Sasha Banks. Suddenly Shayna is not cocky anymore but the match is official for later tonight.

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<b>LIV MORGAN VS PIPER NIVEN W/PAIGE & KAY LEE RAY</b>

The match starts out with Niven dominating Liv but the Mastadon’s opponent proves to be scrappy as Morgan kicks out of pin attempt after pin attempt. When Niven goes for a running splash in a corner, Liv slides through the ropes and kick’s Niven in the head before climbing to the top and flying off with a knee strike to Niven’s head. Liv tries to slam Piper but that is a big mistake as she wrenches her back and that is the end of the comeback for Morgan. Soon she is fallen by the Avalanche as Piper Niven once again proves her dominance on SmackDown.

WINNER BY PINFALL: PIPER NIVEN

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After the match, Paige grabs the mic and again bemoans that no one has yet stepped up to the challenge that Piper Niven and Kay Lee Ray have laid down for Wrestlemania. And until a match is made, Paige will continue to send her Weapon of Mass Destruction, Piper Niven, to take out all of the women of SmackDown.

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We see the United States Champion, The Miz, doing some squats and stretches while Maryse encourages him. The SmackDown United States Title is on the line… after this time out.

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SmackDown returns as we see a hype graphic for SmackDown’s Wrestlemania which is now 15 days away from the sold out AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas and streaming only on Peacock.

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<b>SMACKDOWN UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP

MUSTAFA ALI VS THE MIZ w/MARYSE</b>

This is a back and forth match but Ali really shines and looks like he could be on the verge of a huge upset when he nails a Shooting Star Press onto Miz. Maryse distracts the ref and that allows Miz the opportunity to do a low blow onto Mustafa Ali and starts dominating his opponent. The Miz is unable to secure a victory, however and when he goes for the Skull Crushing Finale, Ali turns it into a DDT. Ali begins to look like he may win but Maryse throws the US title into Miz’s hands and then gets on the ropes again distracting the ref and Mustafa this time. The Miz has the belt and is preparing to strike when Shelton Benjamin runs down to the ring and makes a beeline for The Miz. Benjamin starts beating up Miz, which the ref sees and calls for a DQ costing Ali the match. But Mustafa lets Benjamin get his pound of flesh.

WINNER BY DISQUALIFICATION AND STILL SMACKDOWN UNITED STATES CHAMPION: THE MIZ

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After the match, Shelton Benjamin continued his assault on the SmackDown United States Champion. Shelton has had enough of the Miz and strikes him with the US Title belt before grabbing ringside steps and placing them in the ring. Shelton picks up the steps and ram’s them into Miz’s head. This brings out SmackDown officials who come racing down to stop Shelton from doing more harm and that allows Maryse to roll her husband out of the ring and help him up the ramp. Shelton apologizes to Mustafa Ali for costing him but Ali shakes Benjamin’s hand…he gets it. The Miz has escaped from the wrath of Shelton Benjamin but there will be nowhere to run in 15 days at Wrestlemania!!

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Kayla Braxton is backstage with Rey Mysterio. She asks Rey how he is feeling about what Dominik has done to his family. Rey says that he is heartbroken, but it is not just about Rey’s feelings - Rey’s wife is devastated. Dominik is not speaking to her either. Rey’s daughter is distraught because she has now lost her best friend when Dom decided to tear this family apart all to be with Zelina Vega? That’s not the son that Rey raised and he doesn’t know what got to this point but one thing he knows is that Rey Mysterio won’t fight his son at Wrestl…

At this moment a staffer comes up and says that a letter was delivered to SmackDown to the attention of Rey Mysterio. Rey opens it and reads it and looks even more distraught than before. Kayla asks what does it say and Rey reads it aloud:

“Rey,

Be a man and accept my challenge for Wrestlemania. If you don’t, next week…you’ll regret it. - Dominik”

Rey looks on the verge of tears before he crumbles the note up into a ball and throws it away and walks off.

Don’t go anywhere, more SmackDown after this time out.

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SmackDown returns to Drew McIntyre walking down to the ring where he joins Michael Cole and Pat McAfee at the commentary booth. Drew says that he is here to watch his Wrestlemania opponent, Finn Balor, in action.

<b>CEDRIC ALEXANDER VS FINN BALOR</b>

Poor Cedric takes the brunt of Balor proving a point that he is still one of the best wrestlers in the world as Alexander takes stiff shot after stiff shot and before long, Finn is nailing the Coup de Gras for the statement win.

WINNER BY PINFALL: FINN BALOR

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After the match, Finn Balor celebrates while Drew stands there giving a nod to Balor. Finn looks directly at Drew and the two engage in a staredown. In fifteen days it is about who simply is the better man: Finn Balor or Drew McIntyre.

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Michael and Pat throw us to a video that SmackDown has seen. They tell us that SmackDown has confirmed that it was taken seven days ago in the aftermath of the Edge-Adam Cole confrontation. And it is disturbing in nature, viewer discretion is advised.

A video airs and we see that it is Adam Cole and he is somewhere looking at Edge's house. Adam says that right this second Edge is surely on the road racing to the airport to get home to his precious little family. His adorable daughters and his loving wife. That big house, surrounded by trees - so many places to hide and not be seen.

The camera pans around and we see that Adam Cole is in the trees walking around the exterior of the house, filming all of the house. Cole says that at any moment he could enter the house and there is nothing that Edge could do to stop it. And nothing that anyone could do before "help" arrived. And it would be Edge's fault. All of this: his family's precarious situation, the pain he has felt, all of it would've been prevented if Edge had simply walked away. Instead he came back like a White Knight at the Royal Rumble and took away from Adam Cole Bay Bay, what he has wanted his entire life: the main event of Wrestlemania.

So maybe Adam Cole will enter the house afterall. Maybe, it's time to say hello to Beth and the gir...we see that the front porch light is suddenly turned on and Beth comes outside with a baseball bat. She has her phone to her ear and she is scanning the area having clearly been alerted to what was going on.

Cole backs away until we are clearly deep into the woods and can barely see the house anymore. He ends the video by saying "maybe not." and looks at the camera and smiles before the video goes dark.

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SmackDown returns as Michael Cole and Pat McAfee take us back to earlier tonight where The Rock promised that he will walk away from hollywood and make SmackDown his life if he captures the SmackDown World Title from Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania. This match is quite simply one of the biggest Wrestlemania matches of all time. And SmackDown is proud to be the franchise to present it to you. In 15 days it will be The Rock vs Roman Reigns in the main event of SmackDown’s Wrestlemania!!

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<b>SASHA BANKS & BIANCA BELAIR VS RHEA RIPLEY & SHAYNA BASZLER</b>

The match sees Rhea and Shayna as constantly trying to one up each other which leads to disunion and allows Bianca and Sasha to dominate a large portion of the match as they work better as a unit. Rhea plays the babyface trying to get to her partner but Shayna never really makes an effort to tag in, enjoying watching one of her Mania opponents suffer. Eventually Rhea is able to stage a comeback and then forcibly tags her partner in and throws Shayna to the wolves. Shayna fights off Sasha and Bianca but then the Boss does a Banks Statement and Bianca nails a KOD all while Rhea stands by and lets it happen. Bianca covers….1….2…3.

WINNERS BY PINFALL: BIANCA BELAIR & SASHA BANKS

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After the match, Rhea goes for the champion and throws Shayna into the corner and starts laying in haymakers before Bianca comes over, grabs Rhea and throws Ripley away. From there the EST of SD starts getting her pound of flesh on Shayna before Sasha Banks comes over and does to Bianca what Belair did to Rhea. Sasha drops Shayna with a Backstabber into a Banks Statement.

Shayna screams for mercy until Rhea and Bianca both drag Sasha off of the champion. The three challengers for the SmackDown Women’s Title then start pushing and shoving and yelling at each other while Shayna escapes the ring with her belt.

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In the Gorilla Position we see SmackDown World Champion Roman Reigns and his Wise One, Paul Heyman and then we see The Uso’s. Roman gives his cousins a “pep talk” that brings up the fact that at various points recently, both Jimmy and Jey have embarrassed the family with their failures. Last week that embarrassment happened with Roman out there to witness it. “Main Event” Jey wasn’t so main event - and he let down his Tribal Chief. Jey let down their entire legacy!!!

But this is their chance to correct it. The Bloodline must not and WILL NOT be allowed to look like failures anymore. It is time to show the world why The Uso’s are worthy of being at the table. Go out there, right now, and take the opportunity to get their SmackDown Tag Team Titles back at Wrestlemania.

Roman finishes the pep talk by saying: “Jimmy, Jey, do not fail me again.” Both Uso brothers are ready for war and promise victory as they burst through the entrance.

When we come back, The Usos will face War Raiders with the winners going onto Wrestlemania to challenge RK-Bro for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles. It’s our main event and it’s coming up after this final time out.

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<b>SMACKDOWN TAG TEAM TITLES #1 CONTENDERS MATCH:

WAR RAIDERS VS THE USOS</b>

The story of this match is the Uso’s trying to overcome the sheer power of War Raiders who take a lot of this match and just beat the crap out of Jimmy and Jey. Eventually the match devolves into a brawl as Erik and Ivar take the former champs up the aisle and fight.

Ivar powerbombs Jimmy Uso onto his own brother and Erik climbs a ladder that is set up and flies off with a splash onto both Usos. War Raiders bring Jimmy down the aisle and throw him in the ring and prepare for Fallout but Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman have come out to check on Jey which distracts War Raiders and the ref.

This allows Jimmy Uso to low blow Erik and go for a pin…1…..2….Ivar breaks it up. Eventually Jey Uso is able to get back to the ring and then a brawl happens with both teams trading near falls. Jimmy is thrown from the ring at one point and War Raiders set up Jey for Fallout but Heyman is distracting the ref. Roman hands the SmackDown Title to Jimmy who rushes into the ring and blasts Ivar from behind with the belt and then again when he turns around.

After nailing Erik with it as well, Jimmy throws the belt to Roman just as the Usos do a double Superkick onto Ivar sending him to the floor. They then do a double Superkick onto Erik and then a top rope splash and cover….1…..2…….3.

WINNERS BY PINFALL AND #1 CONTENDERS FOR THE SMACKDOWN TAG TEAM TITLES: THE USOS

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Roman Reigns gets in the ring as he and his cousins circle War Raiders, preparing to strike and assert the Bloodline’s dominance. Until…

RK-Bro come out onto the stage and make their way down to the ring. Suddenly the Bloodline are outnumbered and as RK-Bro enters the ring, Roman and The Uso’s bail. Jimmy and Jey point to the SmackDown Tag Team Titles as they go up the ramp which Randy and Riddle raise high in the air.

The SmackDown Tag Team Title Match for Wrestlemania has been set. Who will walk out the World Tag Team Champions? Find out in 15 days at Wrestlemania!!!

Good night from Charlotte!

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Pipers Pit · March 21, 2022

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MARCH WEEK 4

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Jimmy Smith, Corey Graves, and Byron Saxton welcome us to Monday Night Raw. They hype the show, especially our main event. Charlotte Flair demanded a “warm up” match and she’ll get it when she defends her Raw Women’s Championship against Natalya just two weeks away from WrestleMania. Will Charlotte even be the champion or will Natalya punch her ticket to Dallas?

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<b>BIG E VS LOGAN SHULO W/JAXSON RYKER</b>

There’s something different about BIg E tonight. There’s no smiles, no dancing or celebrating. He just looks angry and even Shulo notices the change. As the bell rings he tries to ditch out of the ring but Big E catches him and delivers a big german suplex. It only gets worse from there as we see Big E show more aggression than ever before. Shulo asks Ryker for help but he just shakes his head wanting no part of this. Big E demolishes Shulo before hitting not one, but two Big Endings.

WINNER BY PINFALL: BIG E

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We’re shown a replay of Big E hitting the Big Endings. As the camera zooms in on E, he looks very angry and focused, not the fun loving man we have come to know.

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Keith Lee is backstage alone.

“Samoa Joe, you like to pretend you’re the biggest badass walking the planet but the truth is you know who that is. You know you’re looking at him. You know it in your soul. That’s why you targeted me in your return. It’s why I live rent free in your head and it’s why I had to challenge you for WrestleMania. You’ve taken my focus from my destiny and I cannot allow that. In two weeks I end the legend of Samoa Joe and then you’re back to just….Joe, a washed up never-was living off a reputation that has been made irrelevant. But never fear, for I am magnanimous and I will still allow you to bask in my glory.”

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<b>CARMELLA VS TAMINA VS KIMBER LEIGH</b>

Carmella ditches early and allows Tamina and Kimber to battle it out for a majority of the match, hanging out next to Graves. Tamina makes a comeback and floors Kimber with a powerslam before climbing up to the top and nails the Superfly Splash but as she was in midair, Carmella slid back into the ring and she quickly throws Tamina through the second rope and makes the cover stealing the win.

WINNER BY PINFALL: CARMELLA

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Carmella heads back up the aisle with a big smirk. Graves comments you can’t count the champs out even if the odds are against them.

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Velvet Sky is standing by with Raw Intercontinental Champion Damian Priest.

“Damian, in two weeks you face both King Nakamura and Kevin Owens. How do you prepare for two such opponents at once?”

“Velvet I do what I always do. I train, I focus, and I unleash. One opponent, two, a million, it doesn’t matter. This title is coming home with me boys and the question is, just how bad do I have to hurt either of you to get that done? We’ll find out at WrestleMania.”

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Backstage the Street Profits are pacing in their locker room. Finally Ford turns to the camera.

Grizzled Young Veterans….this is usually the point where we say we want you at WrestleMania but Dawkins and I can’t wait that long. We want the main course right now so we challenge you…for next week cause the Street Profits are up….and we want the smoke!

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Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez are in their locker room.

“Alexander Hammerstone, while you have been a thorn in the side of the Nigerian Prince for a long time you do not decide for me what my fate will be. So for your challenge I say no. I will deem you worthy when I feel the time is right, not some American trash.”

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We see a vignette of the Alpha Academy training and working out. Gable says that now that he’s turned Otis into a lean mean fighting machine it’s time to expand. In two weeks the Alpha Academy gains a new student!

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<b>TONY DEPPEN VS KEVIN OWENS</b>

Owens wastes no time and shows no mercy as he dominates this short match, hitting a lot of his normal offense and ending it with a stunner.

WINNER BY PINFALL: KEVIN OWENS

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A pre-taped video of John Cena from his home is shown.

“Two weeks, Bobby. In two weeks you and I will stand in that ring in front of a hundred thousand people and the energy will be crackling around us. And in that moment you will look into my eyes and you will realize that you’ve already lost. The last time we hooked up in 2008 you couldn’t get the job done and 2022 won’t be any different. I will become the seventeen-time World Champion and I will end all this Hurt Business BS you’ve been imposing on the WWE. You need an Attitude Adjustment, son and I’m the one who’s gonna deliver it.”

Cena closes the video with a little salute.

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Corey Graves is sitting with AJ Styles in a pre-taped interview.

“AJ, in two weeks you go one on one with the biggest man in WWE. A man you know very well, someone you helped train and acclimate to the ring. And he’s someone who turned his back on you. How do you keep the match from becoming too personal?”

“Corey isn’t already too personal. But I know I have to stay focused or else Omos will squash me like a bug. I can’t let my emotions get the best of me. But you know, you said I helped train him. I showed him a lot…but not everything. Omos has never been in the ring against someone like me and I’m going to show him this old dog still has some new tricks.”

“It’s not going too far to say this may be the largest challenge of your career.”

“I’ve been the underdog before and I always answer the bell.”

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<b>TRISTAN ARCHER VS KARRION KROSS W/SCARLETT</b>

If Owens was brutal earlier, Kross is downright monstrous. Archer dominates throughout and eventually slaps on the Kross Jacket for the submission victory.

WINNER BY SUBMISSION: KARRION KROSS

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The announcers hype Night Two of WrestleMania presented by Monday Night Raw.

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In JBL’s office we find the Raw Owner and Alexander Hammerstone.

“What can I do for you?”

“You know I made the challenge to Apollo for WrestleMania but he says he’s not interested. So I’m coming to you to ask for the match.”

“Why is that a WrestleMania-worthy match?”

“I thought you might say that so I thought you might wanna see the text I got from my friend.”

Hammerstone shows JBL his phone and the Texan’s eyes go wide. “Are you sure you can deliver him?”

Hammerstone nods and JBL sticks out his hand. “Consider it done.”

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The Hurt Business comes to the ring but it’s Lashley who takes the mic, surprising even MVP.

“John, I see you’re still a big mouth. I saw your remarks earlier. Talking about how I’ve never beaten you so you have some advantage. 2008 was a long time ago. I am not the same man I was back then and more importantly neither are you. You’re softer, you’re older, and you’re not the man who could do no wrong. I am in the best shape of my life, I’ve never been stronger, faster, or meaner. At WrestleMania I’m going to put you out to pasture for good and when I cinch in that Hurtlock I may never let it go. Maybe in your next movie you can play some guy in a wheelchair because it’s all you're gonna be able to do. See you in two weeks.”

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We’re shown a replay of the Hurt Business’s cold promises to John Cena and AJ Styles.

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<b>NAOMI VS ALEXA BLISS VS NIA JAX</b>

It worked for Carmella so Alexa ditches as soon as the bell rings but Naomi and Nia just look at each other and give chase. Finally Alexa is cornered and takes a beating from both of them. With her legitimately out of action Naomi and Nia go at it with Nia getting the advantage. When she goes up for the Irresistible Drop, Alexa intercepts her and stops her. Naomi joins her and they joint powerbomb Nia off the second rope. Now Alexa and Naomi battle until Alexa thinks she has an advantage and bounds off the ropes but runs right into the Rear View. Naomi makes the cover and Nia is too late to break it up.

WINNER BY PINFALL: NAOMI

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Naomi makes her way up the aisle with a big smile as she celebrates her victory.

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We go live to the backstage area where Kevin Owens is in the middle of a beatdown of King Nakamura. Officials hurry into the picture and pull Owens away but Nakamura is down and hurt.

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Charlotte Flair is walking backstage as she makes her way to the ring. She takes on Natalya in our main event…next!

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A great match between these two veterans who do their best to steal the show. The match goes back and forth with each of them pushing their opponent to their limits. Both of them focus on weakening each other’s legs for their submissions but when Natalya misses a kneedrop from the second rope it opens the door for Charlotte to go on the attack and when she locks in the Figure-8 Natalya has to tap.

WINNER BY SUBMISSION AND STILL RAW WOMEN’S CHAMPION: CHARLOTTE FLAIR

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Charlotte is all smiles as she gets her hand raised but that smile vanishes when Becky Lynch, who out of camera had come through the time keeper’s area and gathered a chair, smacks Charlotte across the back with the chair. Becky wears out the chair, hitting Charlotte over and over before putting the champion’s arm through the chair and stomping it. Charlotte screams in agony as Becky puts her in the Disarmher and Charlotte frantically taps as Jimmy Smith lauds Becky’s moment of revenge for everything Charlotte has put her through and the show ends.

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Wrestling Machine · March 22, 2022

<p>So it took me few days to read all this diary and, first of all, congrats guys for the huge work you are doing! I don't really follow WWE no more because of the product and I like the fact that you're doing some proper booking in this experience.</p><p> </p><p>

OFC a lot happened so I'm just gonna share some quick thoughts:</p><p> </p><p>

1. I love the fact that Shayna finally has been booked dominant and has a run with the title. It could end at 'Mania in the Four Way but still, the reign is pretty solid. Speaking of women's world title, Charlotte vs Becky is a really solid go-to match for the Grandest Stage and I expect "The Man" to come out as champ. After that, I hope in a big push for the IIconics.</p><p> </p><p>

2. I have BIG expectations for Hammerstone! No idea how good he is rating-wise, but I'll really like a big push for him with a swagger "American Hammer" gimmick.</p><p> </p><p>

3. The U.S. Title is in really great hands with The Miz and the Gillberg match legit made me laugh. This match at 'Mania with Benjamin is something I'm looking for.</p><p> </p><p>

4. I couldn't care less about Omos, but I like the affiliation with Hurt Business. First of all because it gives depth to the faction with a monster heel, second because AJ Styles is now free lmao.</p><p> </p><p>

5. Trinity hasn't really grow on me yet. I expected something different from the beginning and more impactful that a feud with Street Profits & Priest.</p><p> </p><p>

6. Rocky v Reigns and Cena v Lashley are definitely WrestleMania-caliber matches and will deliver!</p>

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