There was too little of a match to judge the merits of the in-ring content. (LeClair’s Analysis: Well, this was about as bad as you probably expected. When they returned, Bliss and The Fiend were gone. Bliss continued to stare down The Fiend, who returned to his feet to meet her gaze. Orton spun Fiend around and hit the RKO and covered him for a three count.
The Fiend looked on at Bliss and reached out to her. Alexa Bliss appeared atop the box, spouting black goo from her head. Wyatt let him go and kissed Orton’s forehead, putting him in position for Sister Abigail.įlames exploded from the turnbuckles. He went for it, but Wyatt grabbed the Mandible Claw. Wyatt went for a senton, but Orton moved.
He threw his body at Orton and fired off a series of elbows. Orton punched him several times, but The Fiend just shook it off. Orton tossed Wyatt face first into the box at ringside. Orton went for the RKO, but Wyatt shoved him away. Orton caught Wyatt on the apron and hit the hangman’s DDT. Orton managed to slide into the ring to break the count and the claw. Randy surprised him with a backdrop onto the table, but The Fiend shot up and grabbed the Mandible Claw. Wyatt charged, but Orton slid to the outside.
He waited for Orton to stand, stalking him. Cole said that he’s been “restored.” The Fiend played to the crowd, headed to the corner and hung upside down. The referee called for the bell immediately. The Fiend paced around the box, then dove into the ring, dropping Randy Orton with a flying clothesline. Orton looked on in utter shock and confusion. When it completed, The Fiend’s music played and he rose slowly from the box. Bliss stood by the handle, taunting Orton. The camera panned around Bliss to reveal a giant Jack in the Box positioned at ringside. The Firefly Funhouse music played and Alexa Bliss skipped onto the stage, waving to the crowd. Back in front of the crowd, “Let Me In” displayed in lights above the pirate ship entrance. As we walked toward the camera, bad special effects covered his body and healed his charred face and body.
The Fiend was shown at the end of a long, dimly lit hallway. Michael Cole tossed to a video package highlighting Orton and The Fiend’s rivalry. His arm taunt garnered a strong pop from the crowd. Orton took his time pacing around the ring and posing on the turnbuckle. Orton wiped his boots on the mats near ringside before taking stock of the audience and stepping into the ring slowly. Cole said Orton is “in a mood”, being in the strangest rivalry of his career. Randy Orton’s music hit and he sauntered onto the stage, sporting brand new white trunks. Byron said he hopes his microphone survives the night. Michael Cole, Byron Saxton and Samoa Joe welcomed the audience to WrestleMania night 2. They said their first match is a “tale of terror.” Hogan asked O’Neil if he planned on making him walk the plank. They engaged in horribly forced pirate talk. Titus said they have seven spectacular matches, and Hogan said five of them are title matches. Hogan said last night was unbelievable and tonight will be no different. They welcomed the audience to WrestleMania Sunday. Titus said he thinks they look “damn good.” Hogan agreed, but said it’s a little hot. Hogan and O’Neil walked onto the stage in admittedly ridiculous pirate costumes. Mike Rome welcomed the co-hosts of WrestleMania, Titus O’Neil and Hulk Hogan. Pyro shot from above, below, and behind the stage and all around Raymond James Stadium as the crowd roared. An opening video package aired containing footage from night one, then gave way to a repeat of last night’s cold open with footage previewing tonight’s card. A military flyover proceeded a fireworks display from the entrance. After the standard show opening, Mike Rome introduced country artist Ashland Craft to perform “America the Beautiful.” The broadcast cut back to footage of the roster standing on the stage from last night’s show. LECLAIR’S WWE WRESTLEMANIA 37 NIGHT 2 REPORTĪnnouncers: Michael Cole, Byron Saxton, Samoa Joe, Corey Graves (various teams) SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)…