We are back live as WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz is standing in the ring with The Miztourage. A loud “WELCOME HOME” chant starts up for the man who was born in Cleveland but he reminds them that he left Ohio and moved to L.A. Great heel work.
Miz welcomes everyone to the show and says some people like to deal with things in private. He wants to know if Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel feel good about this Miztourage thing. Miz reminds them millions are watching at home. He guesses they are happy but he isn’t happy. He talks about bringing them the spotlight and how they consistently fail him. Bo Dallas says they have been doing all they can. Miz tells him to bo-lieve back to catering and they .
Here comes the first guest, Seth Rollins. Rollins says normally he isn’t a fan of MizTV, but this is great stuff tonight. Rollins doesn’t mean to interrupt and reminds them he is a guest on the show. He wants to hang out over here. Miz says but he did interrupt and walked out just a bit early. Rollins offers to help Miz solve this problem with the Miztourage. It seems to him that the Miztourage just feeling a little underappreciated right now.
Rollins wonders when the last time was that he thanked them. Miz asks Rollins if he is kidding. Rollins says he should be thanking them because without the Miztourage, he wouldn’t be the Intercontinental Champion right now. Miz points out he elevated the careers of Dallas and Axel. He would still be a huge star without them. Bo Dallas sneaks in an insult that Miz can’t fight. Miz and Rollins try to get Dallas to repeat himself but he’s saved by The Demon.
Balor comes to the ring and says he heard exactly what Dallas said. Balor said he heard Dallas call Miz a jerk. Dallas reiterates he didn’t say that, noting he called Miz a phony A-lister who can’t fight. He quickly stops himself and backs up. The crowd in Cleveland starts up a loud “YES” chant. Miz tells Dallas to say that again. Dallas goes to repeat it and Miz slaps him. He tries to go after Miz and Axel quickly holds him back stopping a brawl.
Miz says he is trying to fire-up Dallas and motivate him. He points out they are two weeks away from WrestleMania and is wondering why they would let Balor and Rollins “play” them. Miz says he is 34 days away from being the longest reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time. He adds better than Randy Savage, Shane Michaels and Mr. Perfect. Axel is not happy. Miz says that slipped. Balor and Rollins are smiling. Miz tells everyone to calm down and take a breath. He announces MizTV is canceled.
The crowd loves this announcement starting up a “YES” chant. Miz tries to leave and both Dallas and Axel stand in his way. He says no one wants to see this. Miz backs up into Balor and Rollins. Dallas and Axel then attack Balor and Rollins. Miz is smiling as The Miztourage beats down Balor and Rollins. Dallas and Axel pick up Balor to setup a Skull Crushing Finale. Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows run out. They brawl with Dallas and Axel who jump out. Balor with a Sling Blade on Miz when Miz tries to hit him with the Intercontinental Championship. Rollins goes for a Curb Stomp and Miz rolls out. Rollins yells at Miz. Miz forgot to take the title. Balor leans down and picks it up. Rollins walks up and takes the title away from Balor, holding it up high. Balor attacks Miz when he jumps back in. Rollins clotheslines Miz over the top rope. Balor attacks Rollins with an elbow. Balor grabs the Intercontinental Championship and holds it up high smiling.
Later tonight, John Cena Vs. Kane but up next, Asuka will be in action!
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Backstage, we get a quick promo from Kane who says he will beat eviscerate John Cena tonight.
Before the match, Charly Caruso talks with Asuk’a opponent, Jamie Frost. Frost is confident saying Asuka tells people they aren’t ready for her. She says Asuka isn’t ready for her.
Asuka vs. Jamie Frost
The bell rings and Frost kick-off the offence with elbows to the chest of Asuka. Asuka with a huge kick to the head. Frost goes down and Auska covers Frost and picks up the quick win.
Winner: Asuka
Michael Cole, Corey Graves and Jonathan Coachman talk about Ultimate Deletion. Graves brings up Cole insulting the segment last week and they show a tweet from Matt Hardy who suggested he should “DELETE” Cole. We see highlights of Ultimate Deletion.
Backstage, WOKEN Matt Hardy says Bray Wyatt is no more. He says the Great War is now over, but now he sets his sights on WrestleMania. Hardy reveals he will compete in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and “delete” all who get in his way. Michael Cole called Hardy obnoxious for some reason.
Still to come, John Cena Vs. Kane, but up next we learn more about Bayley and Sasha’s friendship.
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We return to the backstage where Sasha Banks approaches Bayley. Bayley lets Sasha Banks know she’s entering the WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal. Banks says if Bayley has something to tell her then she should just say it. Bayley says Banks loves that she puts her first and lets her walk around like she is the “legit boss.” Banks says she is the boss and makes no apologizes for it. She suggests Bayley do the same so people don’t think she is a loser. Bayley suggests Banks can’t beat her. Banks points out she’s a four-time RAW Women’s Champion. Bayley asks her how long she kept it. Banks grabs Bayley and tosses her against the lockers. Bayley starts fighting back as a big brawl breaks out. Banks sends Bayley face first into the lockers and then over a table. WWE officials run up to break up the fight between Banks and Bayley. That was a good brawl and it’s great to see these two finally go at it, they could headline a PPV or two in the coming months.
Braun Strowman heads to the ring to a loud pop. Strowman will face Sheamus after the break.
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We return from the break and out come The Bar. As they walk to the ring, The Bar cut a promo. Sheamus and Cesaro say they have Braun figured out, that his theme song catches people off-guard and intimidates them. Sheamus wants to know who Braun will pick for his tag team partner at WrestleMania. Cesaro says they set the bar before allowing Strowman to speak. Braun asks for a mic, then calls them whiney babies and says they will find out who his partner is if Sheamus can beat him. Sheamus asks how that’s even fair. He demands to know who the partner is right now. A “GET THESE HANDS” chant starts up. Braun says Sheamus may get an answer, but he guarantees Sheamus will get these hands! Sheamus reluctantly enters the ring.
Sheamus W/Cesaro Vs. Braun Strowman
The bell rings and Cesaro jumps in to distract Strowman. Cesaro rolls out and Sheamus goes after Strowman. Strowman gets the better of Sheamus and takes him to the corner. Strowman charges and Sheamus drops the apron, sending him over the top rope.
Strowman jumps back up to the ring apron and blocks Sheamus’ forearm shots to the chest. Strowman drops a forearm over the chest of Sheamus sending him out of the ring again. Strowman tosses Sheamus back inside the ring. Sheamus is up on the ring apron. Strowman charges and sends Sheamus flying off the ring apron. The Bar regroup as we head to the break.
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Back live, Strowman goes for a big boot and gets wrapped up in the top rope. Sheamus goes to work on the knee of Strowman with kicks and stomps. Sheamus with a modified Brogue Kick to the chest of Strowman in the corner. Sheamus works over the left arm of Strowman and gets him down on the mat.
Strowman gets back to his feet back up and levels Sheamus with two clotheslines. Strowman with a shoulder charge to Sheamus on the outside. Strowman tosses Sheamus back first into the ring barricade. Back inside, Strowman misses a charge and goes shoulder first into the steel ring post. Sheamus is going up top, jumps and takes out Strowman with a flying clothesline. Strowman immediately kicks out and Sheamus looks confused.
Sheamus with stomps to Strowman. Cesaro attempts a cheap shot. The referee catches him and Strowman with a shot to Cesaro. Strowman with a corner splash to Sheamus. Strowman with a quick powerslam to Sheamus and picks up the pinfall victory.
Winner: Braun Strowman
The Bar retreat after the match. Strowman has now defeated both of them in the past two weeks and that bodes well for his chances at WrestleMania.
After the break, Rowdy Ronda Rousey will be here!
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