Results courtesy of
PWTorch.com (direct link to Keller's real-time report).KICKOFF SHOW
(A) ANDRE THE GIANT MEMORIAL BATTLE ROYALIt came down to Mojo Rawley and Baron Corbin arrogantly double-teaming Matt when the lights went out. When they came back on, Bray appeared in the ring and helped Matt win. Matt and Bray hugged. During the match, they showed John Cena sitting in the front row with a beer reacting like a fan.
WINNER: Matt Hardy.(B) CEDRIC ALEXANDER vs. MUSTAFA ALI – Cruiserweight Championship Tournament FinalDrake Maverick was shown at ringside. When the bell rang, Nigel said, “Drink it in, boys, this is a moment you will never forget.” They squared off, smiled, acknowledged it’s WrestleMania and they were ready to put on a great effort. Nice smooth athleticism beginning. They cut to an early break. After Cedric knocked Ali off the top rope, they went to split screen and showed an ad for the Ronda Rousey match later.
Back in the ring, Ali landed his 054 for a near fall, but Cedric put his foot on the bottom rope. Ali reacted with disbelief, then stomped away at Cedric. Cedric landed two spinning elbows. Ali stood. Cedric told him to stop and said it’s enough, but hit a third back elbow. Then he hit the Lumbar Check for the clean win. Cedric moved in and cradle’s
WINNER: Cedric to capture the Cruiserweight Title. WOMEN’S BATTLE ROYALPaige and Beth Phoenix did guest commentary with Michael Cole and Corey Graves. The women surrounded and eliminated Carmella early and eliminated her first. It came down to Sasha and Bayley. Sasha got that look in her eyes that said their friendship was more important than anything they’ve disagreed about. She moved in with a smile. Bayley promptly threw her over the top rope and eliminated her. She celebrated like she won, but instead Naomi re-entered the ring – having not been officially eliminated earlier – and gave a hip attack to Bayley and then tossed her out. Naomi celebrated with her Cervix Trophy.
WINNER: Naomi.
