Commentators: Pat McAfee and Michael Cole
Announcer of the Ring: Alicia Taylor
Josh Lopez did the transcription.
Segment on CM Punk and Seth Rollins
CM Punk: No, let’s get this performance off to a great start. For me, not for you, this is going to be a lot of fun. Right now, I could get us removed from Netflix. Where should we begin? We’re well into the journey to WrestleMania, an event that some people seem to believe I’ve used up all of my main eventing opportunities for, so consider this a state of the union address. So let me speak to my adversaries. Additionally, everyone is implied by my name, CM Punk. Who should I start with, then? Who’s the first target, please? Name me. The Rock? The Last Boss? Come here, where we are. You blatant phoney, Dwayne, pay attention. You believe that being on the board of directors shields you from criticism. You have no idea who you’re interacting with. The greatest person in the world is dealing with you. After ten years, middle-aged and insane, he returned to the WWE and physically fought his way through hell to have a chance at the big dance.
And you, Mr. Midlife Crisis, choose to enter whenever you want and conceal yourself by claiming that you are more famous than everyone else. I would love to tell you all of this face-to-face, but you haven’t graced me with your presence to act like you care about this business, punch your arm, or do your crap. Never in my life have I been so naive. Never in my life have I been so eager to don a phoney title and declare myself the People’s Champion because I earned it, not deserved it. Never before have I felt the need to sell my soul so strongly. John Cena, that leads me to you. Can’t you see me? We can all see right through you now. In the Elimination Chamber, you took something from me. After 20 years of hard work, devotion, and respect, I gave you the benefit of the doubt when you didn’t qualify because I believed your past actions had guaranteed your future.
You will not deceive me twice. Respect, loyalty, and hard work for more than 20 years? And now everyone can see what I’ve known all along: you’ve been selling garbage to all these folks and kids. In the Elimination Chamber, who gave up? You will never witness CM Punk abandon his aspirations to headline WrestleMania; it wasn’t me. Ironically, you gave up on all of these people, all of these children, and yourself, Mr. Don’t Quit, Mr. Don’t Give Up. I will see you in the future; the joke is on you. And when I succeed in getting hold of you two bald scammers, you will wish I had never done it. And now for the man of the moment, my younger brother Seth Rollins, who has my whole focus right now. You had best get your man, Becky Lynch, because I’ll put him in a wheelchair if I do it before you do. Self-proclaimed martyr Seth Rollins.
To wrap up this sequence, Punk and Rollins got into a huge pull-apart fight.
The Judgement Day Clubhouse is where we go. Finn Balor is checked on by Dirty Dom. Liv and Raquel are reminded by Dom that they are the greatest Women’s Tag Team Champions in history. Raquel should pursue the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, according to Liv. Is everything okay, Liv asks Finn? According to Finn, Liv failed to complete the task in the Elimination Chamber, and Bron Breakker embarrassed Dom and Carlito. Dom reminded out that Finn was too afraid to fight Bron since he was wielding a steel chair. They don’t need a new member, Finn informs Dom. Later tonight, Finn wants to settle his business with Bron.
Promo for Gunner
So now, big boy, before I make you seem foolish. Allow me to clarify a few points for you. First of all, I am aware of your strength—in fact, it is as strong as an ox. To me, you are just a freak, even though some could refer to you as a freak of nature. You don’t belong in my hallowed ring, in my opinion, and you are in the same league as Jey Uso, who turns himself into a clown to amuse a depraved crowd. You genuinely think that they support you because they like you, but you’re not aware that they actually feel sorry for you. Come on, let’s be completely honest for a second. Have you checked your reflection this morning? Because I did, and I noticed that you couldn’t find a belt that fits you, while I was wearing the World Heavyweight Championship as a belt. Unfortunately, if you had even a modicum of self-respect, you could be fantastic. Rest assured, though, because I’m going to teach you a lesson about respect right now. For the same reason as Jey Uso at WrestleMania.
GUNTHER vs. Otis with The Alpha Academy in the opening match
Before the bell rings, Gunther uses The Big Boot to drop Otis. Gunther stomps on Otis’ chest repeatedly. Haymakers are being thrown at Gunther by Otis. In the corner, Otis is holding tomahawk sledges. Otis is kicked in the stomach by Gunther. Gunther puts his head in a sidelock. Gunther is whipped across the ring by Otis. Otis is struck by Gunther. Otis hulks up. Gunther kicks his toes again. Otis is knocked to the ground by Gunther’s use of Two Running Boots. Otis is instructed by Gunther to bring it. Otis gets repeatedly smacked in the back of the head by Gunther. Otis is furious. Gunther is pulled from the ring by Otis. Otis on the floor with The Fallaway Slam. During the commercial break, Gunther takes back control of the game. Otis gets repeatedly struck in the ribs by Gunther’s knee. The CrossFace is applied by Gunther. Otis is played with by Gunther. With The Big Boot, Gunther gives Otis a two-count. The Sleeper Hold is applied by Gunther. A belly-to-back suplex from Otis. Gunther unleashes a barrage of savage cuts. Otis tears his t-shirt off. Otis gives Gunther a face slap.
Chop Exchange. Gunther is headbutted by Otis. Otis wearing a lariat. Otis uses The Body Avalanche to level Gunther. Otis is kicked in the face by Gunther. Gunther is body-slammed by Otis. Another Body Avalanche from Otis. Otis uses a Discus Back Elbow to dump Gunther. Otis entertains the audience. The strongest Slam in the world is delivered by Otis. The Caterpillar gets hit for two counts by Otis. Gunther dodges out of the way as Otis tries to use The Vader Bomb. Gunther uses a shotgun dropkick to blast Otis. Otis uses a Back Body Drop to thwart Gunther’s PowerBomb attempt. Lariat Exchange clubbing. With a running boot, Gunther. Gunther for a two count with a Falling Lariat. Gunther wins the battle by using The PowerBomb. Following the fight, Gunther begins to abuse The Alpha Academy. Akira Tozawa is power-bombed into Otis by Gunther. Jey Uso enters the ring with a bang. Exchange of Ground and Pound. Jey gives The Spear to Gunther. Jey holds the World Heavyweight Title in a photo. Jey is attacked from behind by A-Town Down Under. Jey is targeted by A-Town Down Under. Waller is almost clocked by Theory with The Rolling Forearm. Theory of Jey SuperKicks. Jey starts with Waller. Waller, Jey Spears. Jey is forced to pass unconscious in The Sleeper Hold by Gunther.
GUNTHER via Pinfall was the winner.
– Iyo Sky Vignette/Rhea Ripley.
Tomorrow, WWE’s YouTube channel will debut a brand-new WWE podcast called Raw Recap, which will feature Sam Roberts and Megan Morant.
Tonight, Clay Guida, a member of the UFC Hall of Fame, will be present.
AJ Styles conducted a backstage interview with Cathy Kelley. What did he think of Elimination Chamber’s contentious conclusion? AJ didn’t anticipate that. Is John Cena going to sell out? “If you really think about it, it’s not really surprising,” Karrion Kross says, grabbing AJ by the back. Take a look at what transpired with Logan Paul last week; AJ should be well aware of how the younger generation disrespects the legends. Kross is informed by AJ that he is not John Cena. It is necessary to remind the WWE Universe of AJ Styles’ identity. At Madison Square Garden, AJ intends to confront Logan Paul. Kross could attempt to be the devil on his shoulder, but God is constantly aware of his wicked behaviour.
Second Match: Ivy Nile vs. Lyra Valkyria (c) for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Title
Valkyria uses a shotgun dropkick to get things started. Nile’s back is continuously stomped on by Valkyria. The cravate is applied by Valkyria. Muay Thai Knee Strikes by Valkyria. From Valkyria, Nile reverses out of the Irish whip. Over the Nile, Valkyria plunges. Valkyria for a single count with a hip toss. Nile is whipped across the ring by Valkyria. Nile is punched in the ribs by Valkyria. Valkyria is a Nile clothesline. Nile switches to a ground-and-pound assault. Valkyria is whipped back into the turnbuckles by Nile. With a cartwheel, Valkyria circles the ring. Nile’s legs are swept out by Valkyria. Valkyria with a Dropkick from the Basement. For one count, Valkyria used a Fisherman’s Suplex. Then Valkyria dives through the ropes with a Diving Dropkick. Nile is rolled back into the ring by Valkyria. Nile is kicked in the face by Valkyria. Two Dragon Screw Leg Whips for the Nile. Valkyria begins to lean towards her left knee.
During the ad break, Nile has total control over the game. The single-leg crab is used by Nile. Valkyria is knee-first driven into the canvas by Nile. Nile is rolled over for a two count by Valkyria. For a two count, Valkyria used the backslide cover. Nile kicks Valkyria’s left knee. Valkyria is pushed back into the turnbuckles by Nile. Valkyria is placed on the top turnbuckle by Nile. Nile is rocked by Valkyria’s forearm smash. Nile is kicked in the chest by Valkyria. Nile blocks Valkyria’s attempt with a Flying Crossbody Block. Nile attempts a Bodyslam, but Valkyria regains her footing. Nile is dropped by Valkyria using the Doctor Bomb. Valkyria has two lines of clothing. Valkyria’s combo attack is delivered. Nile reverses Valkyria’s attempt at The Tornado DDT with a Deadlift Vertical Suplex for a two-count.
Valkyria counters with an inside cradle for a two count as Nile attempts to use the Northern Lights Bomb. Valkyria is kicked into the ropes by Nile Teep. From Nile, Valkyria dodges a clothesline. The Swinging Fisherman’s NeckBreaker by Valkyria. The Night Wing is denied by Nile. The left knee of Valkyria gives out. A chop block is delivered by Nile. Knee Crusher with Nile. For a two-count, Nile used The SitOut PowerBomb. The Ankle Lock is applied by Nile. Valkyria forces the break by grabbing the bottom rope. Valkyria counters with The Sunset Flip for a two count as Nile attempts another Knee Crusher. Nile with a German Suplex Release. The Helluva Kick is avoided by Valkyria. BackBreaker in Valkyria’s hand. To win, Valkyria makes contact with The Night Wing.
Winner: Lyra Valkyria via Pinfall, who remains the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion
Jackie Redmond attempted to interview Seth Rollins backstage. Rollins then engaged CM Punk in another pull-apart altercation. Adam Pearce is making every effort to separate the two men. Rollins, according to Pearce, is placing him in a difficult situation. This is the simplest choice for Pearce to make, according to Rollins. Even if it means performing the exact same thing he did to Roman Reigns, Rollins is determined to prevent Punk from attending WrestleMania. Pearce instructs Rollins to complete it in a steel cage against CM Punk the next week. Pearce does not want to see Rollins until the following week, so he instructs him to get back on his bus.
Bianca BelAir had a backstage interview with Cathy Kelley. How is she coping with the savage attack on Naomi by Jade Cargill? For Jade and Naomi’s sake, Bianca would prefer not to discuss anything at this time. It’s really unclear. She feels bad about it, so it’s bittersweet. Despite her sadness, she is even more pleased with herself for winning the Women’s Elimination Chamber Match. Bianca will concentrate on who she will face at WrestleMania tonight. Bianca replaces Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley. They will discover why you are unable to spell WrestleMania without EST, regardless of who it is.
Gable Vignette, Chad.
Segment of Ludwig Kaiser & PENTA
Ludwig Kaiser: I’m standing here requesting your utmost thanks for Ludwig Kaiser, especially in light of last week. That’s right, because I reclaimed what was rightfully mine last week. I recovered the focus. The attention that PENTA has been receiving for the past few weeks, and the attention that I have long, long deserved. Yes, you can boo all you want, but if you’re telling the truth, you know that Ludwig Kaiser is who he claims to be. Whether you like it or not, Ludwig Kaiser is going to be a world champion. And you, PENTA. If you truly believe that we have unresolved business, PENTA, you might want to think twice. What I’m willing to do to you is far worse than what John Cena did to Cody Rhodes last Saturday. You are referred to as the man who knows no fear, but I can assure you that you will understand what terror is all about once Ludwig Kaiser is finished with you. Do you hear me?
The ring is stormed by PENTA. Penta with a Hurricanrana in motion. Kaiser Penta SuperKick. Kaiser gets back on his feet after Penta attempts to grab The PENTA Driver. Kaiser’s right hand is straight. Penta dodges Kaiser’s clothesline. Kaiser’s back is SuperKicked by Penta. Kaiser gets dropped by Penta using The Reverse Slingblade. The cat is skinned by Penta. Penta takes up the floor with a headscissors takeover. Penta with a Clothesline Springboard. Miedo Cero. The SomerSault Plancha is landed by Penta.
Third Match: American Made For The World Tag Team Championship vs. The War Raiders (c)
We’ll begin with Erik and Julius Creed. Elbow and collar tie-up. Julius with a go-behind waist lock. Julius is backed into the turnbuckles by Erik. A clean break is called by the referee. This results in a brief shoving match. A double leg takedown from Julius. Erik locks his front face. Brutus adds himself to the list. Brutus struck Erik’s chest with clubbing blows. Julius is tagged in by Brutus. Erik’s chest is continuously stomped on by American Made. Erik gets slapped by Julius. For a one count, Julius hooks the outside leg. Brutus is tagged in by Julius. Brutus is body-slammed by Erik. Ivar is tagged in by Erik. Ivar with two lines of clothing. Ivar becomes preoccupied with Julius. Ivar is attacked from behind by Brutus. Brutus struck Ivar’s back with clubbing blows. Julius is tagged in by Brutus. Irish Whip Double. Through the double clothesline, Ivar runs. Ivar with a Double Back Elbow Smash Handspring. Erik is tagged in by Ivar. Ivar with a clothesline in the corner. Erik knocks down the opponent with his forearm. Brutus is body-slammed by Ivar. Ivar is bodyslammed upon Brutus by Erik. Ivar is tagged in by Erik. Julius thrusts his knee into Ivar’s middle. Ivar reverses out of Julius’s Irish whip. Ivar’s right hand is straight. Ivar is dropped from the top turnbuckle by Julius. Brutus is tagged in by Julius.
Ivar is thrown against the steel ring steps by American Made. During the commercial break, American Made is in total control of the game. For a two count, do a double delayed vertical suplex. Brutus smashes his forearm. Ivar is showcasing his will to fight. A Leaping Seated Senton with Ivar. Julius enters by himself. Ivar is stopped in his tracks by Julius. Ivar separates himself with his feet. Erik is tagged in by Ivar. Erik knocks down two opponents with his forearms. Erik dodges Julius’ clothesline. The Exploder Suplex with Erik. Brutus is whipped across the ring by Erik. The Uranage Slam with Erik. Julius jumps on top of Erik. The Leaping Meteora with Erik. Erik entertains the audience. Death Rowe is delivered by Erik. Ivar is tagged in by Erik. The Viking Experience gets a two-count from War Raiders. Brutus is tagged in by Ivar. The Cerberus Bomb is targeted by War Raiders, but Julius regains his footing. Julius strikes Erik with a rising knee.
Julius strikes the steel ring post with Ivar’s shoulder first. Julius with a belly suplex from an overhead belly. Brutus is tagged in by Julius. The Olympic Slam, Julius. The 450 Splash gives Brutus a two-count. Hammerfists are being rained down by Brutus. Julius is tagged in by Brutus. From the firefighter’s carry posture, Erik engages in combat. Erik uses a back elbow smash to deck Julius. Julius gives Erik a chest smack. Erik shivered at the forearm. Ivar adds himself. Ivar is kicked off the ring apron by Julius. SuperPlex with Julius. Erik stays away from The MoonSault. Ivar attempts The MoonSault, but Brutus sidesteps. The Shooting Star Press is hit for two counts by Julius. Julius is expressing his annoyance. The Big Boot with Ivar. Erik is tagged in by Ivar. Julius dodges Erik’s clothesline. A double leg takedown from Julius. Brutus is tagged in by Julius. Erik gets back on his feet after American Made attempts to attend The Brutus Ball. Julius is kicked out of the ring by Erik. Ivar uses a Running Crossbody Block to secure Julius to the LED board. Ivar is tagged in by Erik. To win, War Raiders makes contact with The War Machine.
Winner: The War Raiders, still the world’s top tag team, by Pinfall
The Elimination Chamber provided us with a video replay of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn’s Unsanctioned Match, which also featured Randy Orton’s comeback.
The Vignette of the LWO. They still need to take care of The New Day. Next week, Dragon Lee and Rey Mysterio will challenge New Day to a Tornado Tag Team Match without any disqualifications. Rey begins a New Day Sucks chant because he is so proud of his brothers in The LWO.
Finn Balor & Bron Breakker Segment
“Hey, Bron, the only reason you’re still the Intercontinental Champion is because of The Judgement Day,” said Finn Balor.
Bron Breakker: Being a dog is the reason I continue to hold the title of Intercontinental Champion. As of the last time I checked, Finn, I embarrassed everyone at The Judgement Day last week.
Finn Balor: Oh, indeed, it’s Embarrass the Judgement Day. My name is Finn Balor, and I eat up newbies like you for breakfast because I am invincible in this ring, Bron. I am, in fact, untouchable. And I’m free to take that title from you whenever I choose. Since you know that there won’t be any dogs barking when you enter the ring with me for the first time, you’re standing up behind Jackie, demonstrating that you’re a little smarter than you appear. No, they will be observing me as I degrade you.
Bron walks to the ringside area, which is a long walk. Carlito gets kicked in the stomach by Bron. Carlito is launched by Bron into the timekeeper’s zone. Dominik Mysterio is caught in midair by Bron. On the floor, Bron is performing an overhead belly to belly suplex. Balor is dropped by Finn using The SlingBlade. Finn switches to a ground-and-pound strategy. A double leg takedown from Finn. A double-footed stomp from Finn. Finn begins to boast. Bron snatches Finn’s throat. Bron uses The Press Powerslam to get Finn. Finn is pulled from the ring by Dirty Dom as Bron tries to use The Super Spear. To end this segment, Bron places Carlito on the ground with The Wrap Around Spear.
John Cena’s heel turn against Cody Rhodes during the Elimination Chamber was recapped on video. According to Michael Cole, Cody Rhodes will discuss everything on SmackDown on Friday night.
Jey Uso will face Grayson Waller on Raw next week. In a Tornado Tag Team Match, The New Day and The LWO clash. Logan Paul will be called out by AJ Styles. Along with the main event, a steel cage match pitting CM Punk against Seth Rollins.
— Jey Uso interviewed Cathy Kelley backstage. Every week, Jey hears others tell him that he is incapable of doing it. Jey is starting to doubt himself after tonight’s attack. He is facing away from the wall. Only he will be able to take him up. GUNTHER will be ready to face the valley and the shadow of death and not be afraid of evil if he intends to subject Jey to 10 weeks of hell. Jey will definitely tumble out at WrestleMania. Gunther woke up a beast, according to Jey. YES!
Fourth Match: WWE Women’s World Championship Match Between Rhea Ripley (c) and Iyo Sky
From the ringside, Bianca BelAir is observing this match. Elbow and collar tie-up. Exchange of the Standing Switch. Ripley with a takedown of the waist lock. Sky puts his head in a sidelock. Sky is whipped across the ring by Ripley. Sky is down by Ripley’s shoulder tackle. Ripley for one count with a running dropkick. Sky lands back on her feet after Ripley attempts a Belly to Back Suplex. Ripley is rolled over for a one count by Sky. Ripley’s right hand is straight. Sky counters with a pinning combo for a two count as Ripley attempts a Lariat. The Big Boot is avoided by Sky. When Sky attempts a Hurricanrana, Ripley stops it. A two-count goes to Sky with the Victory Roll. A roundhouse kick to the sky. Tiger Feint Kick is avoided by Ripley. Sky is pulled from the ring by Ripley. Sky’s head is repeatedly swung against the ring apron by Ripley. Ripley on the floor with a Deadlift Vertical Suplex. Ripley for a two-count with The Missile Dropkick. Sky clings to the ropes as Ripley attempts a German Suplex. Exchange of the Standing Switch. Sky with a Backstabber in a Straight Jacket.
The Shotei in the sky. Sky kicks Ripley’s left knee. Sky with a dropkick in the basement. Out of Sky’s Irish whip, Ripley reverses. Sky smashes Ripley with his forearm, rocking him. Sky with her own Missile Dropkick. The sky leaps back up. The Bullet Train Attack is avoided by Ripley. Sky is kicked in the stomach by Ripley. Ripley smashed his knee. Ripley locks his wrist. Two short-arm clotheslines on Ripley. Sky is a Ripley SuperKick. Sky counters with a Roll Through Double Foot Stomp for a two count after Ripley attempts a FaceBuster. Forearm Trade. The Roundhouse Kick is avoided by Sky. Ripley blocks out Sky’s attempt at a CrossFace. Sky is caught in midair by Ripley. For a two-count, Ripley throws Sky face-first onto the canvas. Ripley stomps on Sky’s middle part. Sky uses a drop toe hold to negate Ripley’s attempt at The Prism Trap. Ripley presses her shoulder against Sky’s middle. The Vertical Suplex is blocked by the sky. Swinging Arm-Ringer into the apron, Sky.
Over Ripley, Sky dives. Sky receives a two-count when Ripley gives her The Big Boot. Sky uses The Face Wash and The DDT in response to Ripley’s attempt to use The Rip Tide. A two-count for Sky with the Insane Elbow. The Asuka Lock is applied by Sky. Ripley is backed into the turnbuckles by Sky. The Bullet Train Attack is delivered by Sky. Sky crosses Ripley. Ascending to the top turnbuckle is Sky. Sky’s legs are swept out by Ripley. For a two-count, Ripley used the Avalanche Belly to back suplex. The Prism Trap is used by Ripley. Sky strikes the steel ring post with Ripley’s shoulder first. Sky launched a Sunset Flip PowerBomb into the barricade at the ring’s edge. Ripley is rolled back into the ring by Sky. Ripley receives a two-count after Sky performs an Over the MoonSault on his back. Ripley stepped onto the lower rope. The Suicide Dive is landed by Sky. Sky is placed on Ripley’s shoulders. Ripley throws Sky face-first onto the announcer’s table and the apron. At nine o’clock, Sky returns to the ring. Ripley rises in the grill of BelAir. BelAir is pushed towards the chair by Ripley. This results in a massive shoving contest. Both women are reprimanded by the referee. BelAir gets slapped by Ripley. Sky uses The FrankenSteiner in response to Ripley’s attempt to use The Avalanche Rip Tide. To win, Sky makes contact with Over The MoonSault.
Winner: Iyo Sky, via Pinfall, the new WWE Women’s World Champion
