The show started as the Raw Women’s champion Bayley came out to the arena. She entered the ring and promoted Wrestlemania. Charlotte Flair interrupted her. Charlotte insulted her as she said that whatever she was on that day was because of Sasha Banks. She added at Wrestlemania she would become five times Women’s champion. She showed an old tweet of Sasha where Sasha said “Keep your friends close, enemies closer.” Charlotte wanted to say that Sasha was not Bayley’s friend, she was just using her, Sasha would stab her in her back.
Then Sasha Banks interfered. She said there was no point in comparing the friendship between the two. She said that they know the difference between friendship and business and at Wrestlemania, they would take care of the business.
Nia Jax also came out to the arena. She said at Wrestlemania, it would only be her winning the title. Sasha attacked Charlotte as she straddled her and started punching her head. Nia and Bayley fought on the other side too.
Match 1 – Bayley and Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax and Charlotte
It was a really good tag team match up. If you are fan of tag team matches, you should watch this match. It was given more than ten minutes of booking and all the four women utilized it pretty well. Bayley pinned Charlotte after the Bayley to Belly finisher.
Winners – Bayley and Sasha Banks
Backstage Sami Zayn announced himself in the Andre the Giant Battle Royal. Stephanie McMahon joined him and told him that he had to earn his place by beating Kevin Owens in a no DQ match, if he lost the match he would be fired.
Match 2 – Austin Aries vs. Noam Dar
The match was built up to present Austin Aries as a strong force. In this match Noam Dar did what he does best; jobbing. But he did his part and put through Austin Aries really well. Austin Aries made Noam Dar tap with his submission maneuver, the Last Chancer.
Winner – Austin Aries by submission
Next up was the official contract signing between Seth Rollins and Triple H. Seth Rollins came out to the arena first, as he used a crutch to walk towards the ring. He entered the ring and called out Triple H. Triple H entered the arena with the contract in his hand. Triple H made Seth sit on the chair. He talked about the unsanctioned match and he said that he would destroy what he created.
He kept trying manipulating him to not to sign the contract. But Seth did not want to listen to him. Triple H signed the contract and pushed it to Seth, as he said if he signed the contract, he would walk in into Wrestlemania but he would not walk out. Seth cut a small promo and signed the contract. Triple H again attacked Seth’s bad knee. Seth fought back and this time Seth stood tall as Triple H slowly moved away.
Match 3 – Over the Top Rope Gauntlet Challenge –
Entry 1 – Big Show
Entry 2 – Jinder Mahal
Jinder gets eliminated by Big Show.
Entry 3 – Bo Dallas
Bo gets eliminated too.
Entry 4 and 5 – Shining Stars
Both Primo and Epico get eliminated
Now, everyone attacked Big Show, Goldust, R Truth and other wrestlers also joined them. They all eliminated Big Show. Big Show went inside the ring again and beat down all of them.
Braun Strowman came out to the arena next. He officially named himself into the Andre the Giant Battle Royal.
Backstage, Gallows and Anderson attacked Cesaro and Sheamus and beat them down.
Match 4 – WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville vs. Jack Gallagher
It was a really good match up. Pretty entertaining match, and it really put over Neville.
Winner – Neville by Submission
Next up, Roman Reigns came out to the arena. He said that he would put Undertaker down, he did not care for anyone as it was his yard. Undertaker’s voice was heard, he said the ring was his yard, and the grave would be Roman’s yard. He said that at Wrestlemania, Roman empire would fall and the ultimate thrill ride would be his last ride.
Enzo & Cass and Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson got involved into a fight inside the ring where Gallows and Anderson stood tall. It was scheduled to be a match but it could never start as Gallows and Anderson were in no mood to fight.
Match 5 – No DQ match – Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn
It was the best match of the night, one action packed match that was really enjoyable. Samoa Joe and Chris Jericho got involved in the match as Owens got distracted by Jericho and Sami pinned him with a roll up pin. After the match, Jericho put Kevin Owens into the list. It was the first time Jericho put Kevin Owens in the list.
Winner – Sami Zayn
The main event was the confrontation between Brock Lesnar and the Universal champion Goldberg. Brock Lesnar along with Paul Heyman came out to the arena first. They entered the ring and Paul Heyman cut an excellent promo. After a great ten minute long promo, Goldberg entered the arena. Goldberg said that people did not come here listen them talking, they wanted them to fight. Brock Lesnar attempted to attack Goldberg as Goldberg speared him. Goldberg entered the ring and stood tall with the Universal championship.