In-Ring Segment: Bayley
Bayley says just because you are a superstar doesn’t mean you are a great champion. Bayley is the greatest but she isn’t here to talk about herself tonight. Bayley wants to pay tribute to some of the women who paved the way. First, Alundra Blayze. She’s no Bayley, but she held the women’s title for three years. Next, Jacqueline, who was the first black person to hold the WWE Cruiserweight championship. She’s no Bayley either. Bayley goes on to mention many others, including the current champion, Bianca Belair. Bayley says Belair is naive. She has no idea what’s in store for her. If Belair isn’t lucky she will end up like everyone else she mentioned, not on Bayley’s level. Bayley is going to be Belair’s first and last challenger for the title. Bayley will prove she was right about Belair all along.
Belair struts down to the ring. Belair laughs at Bayley. Belair notes that Bayley just can’t let her live. Belair is living her best life, like it or not. It’s only going to get better at WrestleMania Backlash. Belair says it’s her confidence that bothers Bayley. Belair thanks Bayley for her concern but she should worry about herself. Belair is on her way to being the longest-reigning SmackDown Women’s Champion. Bayley laughs and tries to double-leg Belair. Belair stuff it and beats the crap out of Bayley. Bayley tries to rip out Belair’s earring. Bayley steps on Belair’s braid so she can’t get back to her feet. Bayley hits her finish.
Backstage, Jey finds Jimmy. Jey asks Jimmy if he meant what he said. Jimmy says yes. Jimmy has been watching for a year. All he has seen is Jey fighting Reigns battles. The only reason Reigns is champion is because of Jey. Jey says Reigns being on top means they are all on top. Jimmy says it needs to be about winning the tag team titles back.
Highlights from John Cena’s debut are shown.
Ziggler grabs a mic and tells Dominik that he doesn’t belong in a WWE ring. Ziggler tells Dominik to get the hell out of the ring because he doesn’t belong. Dominik asks his father if he can take on Ziggler instead. Mysterio agrees
Dominik w/Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler w/Robert Roode
Ziggler badmouths Dominik. Dominik lands a dropkick. Ziggler retreats out of the ring. Ziggler trips Dominik on the apron. Ziggler slams Dominik out on the floor. Ziggler sends Dominik back into the ring. Ziggler works over Dominik. Ziggler tries a suplex but Dominik turns it into a small package for the win!
Winner- Dominik
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THIS is real, @HEELZiggler! @DomMysterio35 just defeated YOU on a throwback edition of #SmackDown! @reymysterio @RealRobertRoode pic.twitter.com/PL2fwNTO4p
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