Stephanie says Andre was her friend and shows a picture of her with Andre as a kid, and he’s not getting the spot, but Cena says she looks like a bitch then too. Stephanie says women of power usually get referred to like that, then Cena says his record should get him in the match. Stephanie says he isn’t in their good favor right now, but Cena tells her to stop the crap because this is all about Wrestlemania. Stephanie says Cena being left off Wrestlemania doesn’t matter, because he doesn’t define WWE and they’ve always thrived no matter who is here. She says maybe they’ll leave him off the show because it sounds like the fans want that.
Stephanie says Cena should think about where he would be without them, not the other way around, then Curtis Axel comes out and says AxelMania is running wild! Axel says he deserves a title shot against Rusev, because he is a third generation Superstar who also knew Andre, and he’s in the battle royal, but two victories would be even better. Axel says she is an inspiration to him, then Stephanie says maybe Cena should prove himself now in against Axel and we’ll see who deserves a Wrestlemania spot. She tells him the only way Cena gets to face Rusev, is if Rusev changes his mind himself. Axel taunts Cena, then Cena says he’ll give him one chance to leave, and if the match happens, Axel won’t walk out.
John Cena vs Curtis Axel
Cena punches Axel a few times and makes him tap out to the STF.
Winner – John Cena
Rusev and Lana taunt Cena after the match, and Rusev says it’s his decision like Stephanie said, and he says no.
