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Start Time: Sunday, March 5 | 8 PMET/5 PMPT
Where: Bradley Center in Milwaukee, WI
Available On: Pay Per View and WWE Network

The last call before Part Timer Mania, with plenty of buzz about surprise appearances and last minute title changes.

Kickoff Match: Rich Swann and Akira Tozawa vs. The Brian Kendrick and Noam Dar
The cruiserweights start off the night in tag team action, pitting former champions and fresh faces together.

Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax
A rematch from their Royal Rumble encounter, the rivalry between the two continues to boil, with neither looking to back away from the fight.

Raw Tag Team Championship Match: Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson vs. Enzo Amore and Big Cass
Having won their number one contender match, the charismatic duo look to take the gold from the merciless champions.

Cruiserweight Championship Match: Neville vs. Jack Gallagher
It's a battle of the Brits as the Northern powerhouse takes on the Southern gentlemen in this clash from across the pond.

Sami Zayn vs. Samoa Joe
The underdog once again finds himself on the receiving end of a true force to be reckoned with, the man who put Seth Rollins on the shelf.

Raw Women's Championship Match: Bayley vs. Charlotte
The huggable champ has her work cut out for her as she takes on the former champion who is undefeated in PPV matches.

Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman
Having both cost each other their Universal title matches, both of these super heavyweights are out for blood in this clash.

Universal Championship Match: Kevin Owens vs. Goldberg
The disgusting Festival of Friendship ruining jerk takes on the WCW legend looking for one last run as a world champion.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

Can't wait to see what fuckery will go down to keep the title on Owens. No way they're gonna waste the title on Bork/Berg. That match already sells itself.

 

[Nocturnowl]

Opening the thread to see Oldberg's glaring mug gave me more of a jump than I should admit.

Looking forward to Neville/Gallagher which may well be a first for me and the current cruiserweight division.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Owens elevates to GOAT status if he can get a good match out of that human trash can known as Goldberg.

 

[Nocturnowl]

Can't wait to see what fuckery will go down to keep the title on Owens. No way they're gonna waste the title on Bork/Berg. That match already sells itself.

You'd think so but...

 

[Toki767]

Is the Undertaker supposed to be there tonight or are they really going to beat Strowman?

 

[espher]

Can't wait to see what fuckery will go down to keep the title on Owens. No way they're gonna waste the title on Bork/Berg. That match already sells itself.

Long-shot prediction:

Jericho comes in and saves KO, 'cause he's got KO's back, by getting either KO or Goldberg DQ'd. Does this so he can get a shot at the title at Mania. Goldberg ends up getting a match with Jericho, beats him for the US title. Goldberg vs. Brock is now a US Title match at Mania.

 

[illmatic22]

K.O. bout to get squashed by Oldberg blegh

 

[Razorskin]

Owens elevates to GOAT status if he can get a good match out of that human trash can known as Goldberg.

Human Trash? He's a great father...

 

[Tom Nook]

Goldberg wins Title

 

[BoboBrazil]

Goldberg wins within 30 seconds.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Human Trash? He's a great father...

he's not my father.

 

[UberTag]

Goldberg's winning... but it won't be a squash because we need run-ins for both Jericho and Lesnar.
Both of the main events are going to be over-booked fiascos tonight. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Reigns vs. Strowman go last (due to Taker fuckery).

 

[The Silver]

Owens elevates to GOAT status if he can get a good match out of that human trash can known as Goldberg.

why the heck would he do any better than Bork, he's getting squashed or there will tons of fuckery



also I forgot this was even happening

 

[ThreePiMatt]

The idea of Bayley going into Mania as the Women's champ or Enzo & Cass going in as Tag Team champs makes me physically ill. Hopefully WWE does the right thing on both matches.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

why the heck would he do any better than Bork, he's getting squashed or there will tons of fuckery



aslo I forgot this was even happening

they seem to be trying to throw out the "Brock underestimated Goldberg" narrative out there as possibly a way for Kevin Owens to last longer than 30 seconds. I mean, it's the WWE, since when does anything have to make sense?

 

[UberTag]

The idea of Bayley going into Mania as the Women's champ or Enzo & Cass going in as Tag Team champs makes me physically ill. Hopefully WWE does the right thing on both matches.

I suspect your wish will be granted... although both Bayley and Enzo & Cass might be LEAVING Mania as champions. So look forward to that.
Hey, it's not so bad... Zack Ryder left Mania as a champ last year. Woo woo woo.

 

[Nocturnowl]

Goldberg's winning... but it won't be a squash because we need run-ins for both Jericho and Lesnar.
Both of the main events are going to be over-booked fiascos tonight. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Reigns vs. Strowman go last (due to Taker fuckery).

I hope we get the best kind of Taker fuckery

Reigns better prepare a crotch guard.

 

[Tagyhag]

Joe and Zayn to be the sleeper hit.

 

[LoserMakesGood]

Zayn beats Joe. Joe dominates Sami all match and is just toying with him. Sami gets the roll up win and gets a huge beat down after the match.

Charlotte wins lol

Reigns and Strowman ends in draw undertaker fuckery.

Owens beats Goldberg. Jericho interferes and helps Owens. At the festival of friendship Jericho said "you will beat Goldberg because I will make sure of it. No matter what". Jericho helps Owens as his last deed as his friend and keeps his promise to a man that wronged him. Jericho challenges for the title at mania.

 

[TimeEffect]

Sami and Joe has potential if they let Sami work and not be treated like a punching bag.

Raw sucks.

 

[18-Volt]

My predictions.

Cruiserweight tag team: Who cares.
Banks vs Jax: Again, who cares. Banks isn't winning this one. Jax needs even more buildup.
The Club vs Realest Guys: The Club win and will keep the title for a long time. I expect them to turn face and align themselves with Balor when he comes back. Maybe they could lose the titles to The Revival at Survivor Series or something.
Neville vs Gallagher: Neville wins and goes on to defend his title (and lose) to Austin Aries at Wrestlemania. I'm sure Gallagher will get another shot at title in the future.
Zayn vs Joe: They're building Joe as a monster heel with a monster streak so Zayn's chances are literally zero. I predict Joe to be Universal champion after him and Balor reignite their rivalry at a PPV after Summerslam.
Reigns vs Strowman: Strowman wins via DQ when Undertaker shows up. Taker will probably attack Reigns to build their match up for WM.
Goldberg vs Owens: Goldberg will win the title after Jericho interferes and helps him. Owens will get US title from Jericho and Lesnar will get Universal title from Goldberg at WM.

 

[Mase Gumble]

Oh shit this is tonight? Good job I'm at work early tomorrow so I won't even be slightly tempted to watch it.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

You'd think so but...

Difference is that Twice in a Lifetime was an attempt to get Cena over in the biggest way possible. Lesnar/Goldberg is just a marquee match for the sake of tricking people into watching another 8 hour show that ends with Roman looking strong.

 

[Carnby]

Sami V Joe, that sounds good.

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

I am not looking forward to Enzo & Cass getting the belts either tonight or Mania.

 

[Keyser Soze]

The bookmakers say this according to odds...

Spoiler

Goldberg wins
Gallows/ Anderson wins
Neville wins
Strowman wins
Joe wins
Jax wins

Bookmakers currently unsure about

Spoiler

both the Women's Title and Cruiserweight tag match

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Difference is that Twice in a Lifetime was an attempt to get Cena over in the biggest way possible. Lesnar/Goldberg is just a marquee match for the sake of tricking people into watching another 8 hour show that ends with Roman looking strong.

Cena did not need to be put over in 2013.

 

[wild wild rice]

Hmm...I'd like to see Sami/Joe. Not subbed at the moment.

 

[SparkleMotion]

Cena did not need to be put over in 2013.

Cena will be put over in 2017 and beyond. His time is now.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

Cena did not need to be put over in 2013.

I know that and you know that, but fuck, Vince was gonna do everything in his power to make those marks respect his golden boy and stop booing him every night.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Hmm...I'd like to see Sami/Joe. Not subbed at the moment.

If you sub now you are eligible to get Mania (and NXT Takeover) as part of the single payment for one month

 

[Sanjuro]

Yeah. I want Jericho to help KO then beat him for the title at WM.

 

[SparkleMotion]

Anyone who thinks Goldberg isn't walking out with the Twizzler Championship is working themself into a shoot.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I know that and you know that, but fuck, Vince was gonna do everything in his power to make those marks respect his golden boy and stop booing him every night.

I don't think the point was to put the most popular guy in the company over, the point was simply to have the two hugest names in the sport at the time headlining the biggest PPV and having the title on the line just added to it. That's what Wrestlemania is these days. Which matchups are going to draw the most attention from casuals?

 

[Rodeo Clown]

I am not looking forward to Enzo & Cass getting the belts either tonight or Mania.

They'll keep the titles on the Club (so they can put them over at Mania), but yeah, Enzo and Cass are miserable in the ring and I'm so over their bit. That angle with Rusev and Lana was the absolute worst thing.

 

[GeeTeeCee]

Second PPV in a row where I no longer have to ask and complain "where's Neville?" Feels good.

I'm honestly finding that these lesser PPV's are more consistently entertaining than the bigger ones recently.

 

[Sanjuro]

Why is the Undertaker bald in the OP?

 

[Oersted]

Cruiserweight tag team: Noone cares.

Banks vs Jax: Jax wins. Triple Threat with Charlotte and Bailey at Wrasslemania.

The Club vs Wellness Violation and Energizer Bunny: The latter two will have their big Wrasslemania moment.

Neville vs Jobber: Guess.

Jobber vs Joe: They have zero plans for the jobber.

Reigns vs Strowman: Reigns wins lol. Undertaker will use distraction but its not very effective.

Goldberg vs Owens: Owens will roll out of the ring as much as possible. Goldberg wins anyway, just with slight delay.

 

[Carnby]

Guise...

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[Anth0ny]

fuck kevin owens the no good mother fucker

goldberg gonna squash him in 30 seconds and it'll be the match of the year

 

[MC Safety]

Give the title back to Charlotte.

Never forget this is your current women's champion:

https://youtu.be/f1zteM8wD5o?t=9

It's bad when Lita tells you your promotional is bad.

 

[Bits N Pieces]

Goldberg, Bayley and Enzo and Cass going to Wrestlemania as the champs is the stuff of nightmares.

Fuck!

 

[excelsiorlef]

fuck kevin owens the no good mother fucker

goldberg gonna squash him in 30 seconds and it'll be the match of the year

I mean ok...

But the idea that Owens isn't objectively a good talent is kinda silly.

 

[Anth0ny]

I mean ok...

But the idea that Owens isn't objectively a good talent is kinda silly.

he's a very good talent. very very good.




but fuck that no good mother fucker

 

[fhqwhgads]

If Charlotte wins the title tonight, it proves to me that they have absolutely no idea what to do with the Women's division on Raw and they're probably running around in circles waiting for someone like Paige or Asuka to immediately throw the belt on.

 

[Roberto Duran]

Didn't know this thing was on tonight until the thread. Card looks like an episode of RAW except Owens/Goldberg.

 

[jurgen]

If Charlotte wins the title tonight, it proves to me that they have absolutely no idea what to do with the Women's division on Raw and they're probably running around in circles waiting for someone like Paige or Asuka to immediately throw the belt on.

Asuka is coming to murder Charlotte post-mania. I imagine they're going to turn Sasha heel but that won't be a championship storyline for a while.

 

[righthandmouse]

Hope nia beats the shit out of sasha. Bank account is empty sasha.

 

[excelsiorlef]

he's a very good talent. very very good.




but fuck that no good mother fucker

Ahh ok.