Post by Michael Hayden vs. The World on Apr 4, 2015 0:50:46 GMT -5
There's no doubt that Wrestlemania XXX was a monumental show, one that showcased many performers and ended on a high note: Daniel Bryan, WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Universally loved by critics, it seemed like the company was headed in the right direction going forward.
This is where our story begins.
1. The Usos defeated The Real Americans, RybAxel, and Los Matadores in a Fatal Four-Way Match to retain the WWE Tag Team Titles
- After the match, Swagger and Cesaro came to blows, effectively ending The Real Americans.
2. Daniel Bryan defeated Triple H to earn a spot in the Triple Threat Main Event.
- Triple H attacked a battered Daniel Bryan after the match, leaving many to speculate on his condition heading into the main event.
3. The Shield defeated Kane and the New Age Outlaws
- In a surprising twist, The Shield dominated this match,getting the victory in under three minutes.
4. Antonio Cesaro won the inaugural Andre The Giant 31-Man Memorial Battle Royal, last eliminating Big Show.
- Of note, 3MB member Drew McIntyre surprised many by recording eight eliminations. Dolph Ziggler and Cesaro tied for second place, both eliminating six.
5. Big E Langston defeated The Miz in an impromptu Intercontinental Title Match.
- This match stemmed from the battle royal, wherein Langston eliminated Miz and was then eliminated by The Miz in retaliation.
6. Bray Wyatt (with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) defeated John Cena
- In a surprise move, Wyatt won the match clean after delivering Sister Abigail. Post-match, the lights in the Superdome went out for several seconds. When they came back on, The Wyatt's and Cena were nowhere to be seen.
7. The Undertaker defeated Brock Lesnar to go 22-0 at WrestleMania
- While officially a victory, Undertaker was left broken after Brock Lesnar attacked him with a steel chair, drawing the DQ victory. Lesnar would deliver three F-5's in succession before declaring The Undertaker dead.
8. AJ Lee won the Vickie Guerrero Invitational Match when she locked in the Black Widow on Naomi.
- Kaitlyn would make her return after the match, attacking AJ with a spear before being taken away by security.
9. Daniel Bryan defeated Batista and Randy Orton in a No-DQ Triple Threat to win the WWE World Heavyweight Title
- Daniel Bryan would be taken out mid-match by Batista and Orton, only to make his triumphant return in the closing moments of the match. COO Triple H would look to interfere, only to be taken out by a returning CM Punk.
The closing moments of WrestleMania XXX would be of CM Punk shaking Daniel Bryan's hand before exiting the ring, allowing Bryan to soak in the cheers of the sold-out Superdome.
Michael Hayden
~ Up next, the roster and the Raw preview!
This is where our story begins.
WRESTLEMANIA XXX
1. The Usos defeated The Real Americans, RybAxel, and Los Matadores in a Fatal Four-Way Match to retain the WWE Tag Team Titles
- After the match, Swagger and Cesaro came to blows, effectively ending The Real Americans.
2. Daniel Bryan defeated Triple H to earn a spot in the Triple Threat Main Event.
- Triple H attacked a battered Daniel Bryan after the match, leaving many to speculate on his condition heading into the main event.
3. The Shield defeated Kane and the New Age Outlaws
- In a surprising twist, The Shield dominated this match,getting the victory in under three minutes.
4. Antonio Cesaro won the inaugural Andre The Giant 31-Man Memorial Battle Royal, last eliminating Big Show.
- Of note, 3MB member Drew McIntyre surprised many by recording eight eliminations. Dolph Ziggler and Cesaro tied for second place, both eliminating six.
5. Big E Langston defeated The Miz in an impromptu Intercontinental Title Match.
- This match stemmed from the battle royal, wherein Langston eliminated Miz and was then eliminated by The Miz in retaliation.
6. Bray Wyatt (with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) defeated John Cena
- In a surprise move, Wyatt won the match clean after delivering Sister Abigail. Post-match, the lights in the Superdome went out for several seconds. When they came back on, The Wyatt's and Cena were nowhere to be seen.
7. The Undertaker defeated Brock Lesnar to go 22-0 at WrestleMania
- While officially a victory, Undertaker was left broken after Brock Lesnar attacked him with a steel chair, drawing the DQ victory. Lesnar would deliver three F-5's in succession before declaring The Undertaker dead.
8. AJ Lee won the Vickie Guerrero Invitational Match when she locked in the Black Widow on Naomi.
- Kaitlyn would make her return after the match, attacking AJ with a spear before being taken away by security.
9. Daniel Bryan defeated Batista and Randy Orton in a No-DQ Triple Threat to win the WWE World Heavyweight Title
- Daniel Bryan would be taken out mid-match by Batista and Orton, only to make his triumphant return in the closing moments of the match. COO Triple H would look to interfere, only to be taken out by a returning CM Punk.
The closing moments of WrestleMania XXX would be of CM Punk shaking Daniel Bryan's hand before exiting the ring, allowing Bryan to soak in the cheers of the sold-out Superdome.
Michael Hayden
~ Up next, the roster and the Raw preview!