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WWE 2K Story – Chapter One: The Genesis of a New Order
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Wrestlemania 32
Fireworks go off as ring commentators Michael Cole, Corey Graves, and Byron Saxton welcome everyone into Wrestlemania 32! They reveal that Triple H has created the match card for tonight, as he is the newly appointed commissioner of both Raw and Smackdown Live by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. Graves and Saxton argue about whether or not Triple H’s prodigy, Kevin Owens, deserves the WWE Championship match he has in tonight’s main event against WWE Champion John Cena.
A limousine arrives backstage. The driver opens the door as Shane McMahon exits. He looks around and walks off as all three ring commentators are shocked he has returned.
NORMAL TAG TEAM MATCH – WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championship
(C) Heath Slater & Rhyno vs. Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows
Objective: Win with Anderson & Gallows
Triple H and his wife Stephanie McMahon watch the show backstage. They are both very happy with the result of the Smackdown Tag Team Championship match. Shane McMahon walks into the scene and congratulates Triple H for putting together a terrific show. Triple H and Stephanie are both in shock to see Shane back. Shane begins to immediately question any alternative motives Triple H may have by handing Kevin Owens a championship match tonight. Triple H, still confused by Shane’s arrival, says that Owens is the main event talent deserving of the spotlight. Shane suggests Triple H only put Owens in the match because Owens does whatever Triple H wants. Stephanie steps in for her husband, saying that he is in charge of both shows while Shane has been away for years. Shane confesses that although he has been away for some time, he hasn’t missed an episode of Raw, Smackdown or even Triple H’s ‘brainchild’ show NXT. Shane says he’s not just back for tonight’s Wrestlemania, but he is back to STAY! A large ‘Yes!’ chant breaks out from the WWE Universe. Shane walks off as Triple H and Stephanie share a look of distaste towards one another.
NORMAL SINGLES MATCH – WWE Intercontinental Championship
(C) The Miz (with Maryse, Curtis Axel & Bo Dallas) vs. Randy Orton
Objective: Win with Randy Orton
Triple H is talking to Kevin Owens in his locker room. Triple H says that tonight is the night WWE turns to the future, out with the old and in with the new. Stephanie walks in and informs Hunter that The Miz just lost his Intercontinental Championship to Orton. Triple H claims he isn’t worried because he and Orton have history and a strong bond. Stephanie leaves as Triple H asks Owens if he is ready? He reveals to Kevin that he has brought in an extra hand to help Owens win tonight. Owens is adamant that he doesn’t need the help, but Triple H says he is not taking any chances on the future of the WWE. Triple H tells Kevin he is finally in a position to change the landscape of the WWE the way Hunter sees fit. Owens finally accepts Triple H’s offer for help.
FATAL-4-WAY MATCH – WWE Raw Women’s Championship
(C) Bayley vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks
Objective: Win with Alexa Bliss
NORMAL TAG TEAM MATCH – WWE Raw Tag Team Championship
(C) The New Day (Big E., Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston) vs. The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso)
Objective: Win with The New Day
Backstage interviewer Renee Young talks with new Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss. Alexa brags about being the greatest women’s champion of all-time and proved how worthy she is by beating three of the best women today. She is interrupted by Shane McMahon. Shane congratulates Alexa, then asks if she was offered anything for winning tonight? Alexa is silent, in shock of Shane’s presence. Shane tells Alexa she’s not in trouble, but he’s just trying to figure out who might be in his sister and brother-in-law’s pocket. Alexa says that just because she can fit into somebody’s pocket, doesn’t mean she’s in anyone’s. Shane laughs, apologizes and thanks Alexa for her time. Renee asks to do a quick interview with Shane. Shane says he doesn’t have time but will address everyone on his status very soon. Shane leaves.
6-MAN LADDER MATCH – WWE Cruiserweight Championship
(C) Neville vs. Akira Tozawa vs. Cedric Alexander vs. Rich Swann vs. Noam Dar vs. Gran Metalik
Objective: Win with Neville
Create ‘The Wyatt Family’ by going to ‘edit teams’. Pick an empty slot. Change ‘Team Name/Announce Name’ to ‘The Wyatt Family.’ Add Bray Wyatt as the leader, then (in order) add Luke Harper, Erick Rowan and Braun Strowman. ‘Crowd Reaction’ should be ‘Boo’. Tag team moves should be ‘together.’
Go to tag team entrance. Make the following edits: Motion > The Wyatt Family. Everything else > Bray Wyatt. Accept changes. Go to trio entrance. Make the following changes: Motion > The Wyatt Family 2. Everything else > Bray Wyatt. Accept changes.
Go to tag team victory. Make the following changes: Motion (both) > The Wyatt Family 1. Title Motion (both) > Generic Tag Champion 4. Victory Music > Entrance Music. Everything else > Bray Wyatt. Accept changes. Go to trio victory. Make the following changes: Motion (both) > The Wyatt Family 1. Victory Music > Entrance Music. Everything else > Bray Wyatt.
Bray Wyatt appears on the big screen with his family Braun Strowman, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan all standing behind him. Bray speaks in riddles about the deals the devil offers him. Wyatt claims the devil has handed him the tools to defeat his opponent tonight, who’s revealed to be none other than The Undertaker. The Eater of Worlds claims that the devil promises him eternal happiness if he can slay the Deadman. Wyatt warns the Deadman that he should… RUN!
SUBMISSION MATCH – WWE Smackdown Women’s Championship
(C) Natalya vs. Charlotte Flair
Objective: Win with Natalya
Natalya doesn’t release her Sharpshooter for almost five minutes after the bell, despite multiple refs pleading for her to let go. Shane McMahon finally runs down, which shocks and prompts Natalya to finally break her hold and leave the ring. Shane stares at Natalya in disgust as Natalya walks away smiling. Charlotte rolls on the mat in absolute pain as doctors have to bring a cart out to take her to the backstage area. Charlotte also has a look of surprise upon seeing Shane in the ring.
NORMAL MATCH – WWE United States Championship
(C) A.J. Styles vs. Samoa Joe
Objective: Win with Samoa Joe
Charlotte is in the backstage training room. Doctors reveal that she may have torn multiple ligaments in her knee and a possible stress fracture in her lower back. Triple H walks in and asks the doctors how Charlotte is doing? Triple H says he will make Natalya pay for what she did to her, saying that he respected Charlotte’s father more than anyone else. Charlotte thanks Hunter, but says the only justice is when she wins the Smackdown Women’s Championship off of Natalya. Triple H says he can’t do that until she’s medically cleared to perform again. Before the doctor can give a recommendation, Triple H walks out.
NORMAL MATCH
Bray Wyatt (with Braun Strowman, Luke Harper & Erick Rowan) vs. The Undertaker
Objective: Win with Bray Wyatt
After the match, The Wyatt Family destroys The Undertaker who can barely move as it is. They send him through all the announcer tables at ringside. They then grab the steel steps and place Undertakers skull in between them. Suddenly, fire shoots out from the ring post as Undertaker’s brother Kane comes to the ring. Harper & Rowan fight Kane while Strowman & Bray carry The Undertaker backstage through the crowd. Kane runs through Harper & Rowan with Chokeslams, but his brother is long gone.
Paul Heyman enters Triple H’s office. Heyman thinks Triple H has motives with the match card tonight – otherwise, he would never put his client and Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar, in a match against all three Shield members! Heyman also voices his concerns that a pinfall or submission could occur anywhere in the arena. Triple H says that his client’s match is the most talked about match in Wrestlemania history, and strictly a business decision. Heyman says he won’t question Triple H’s authority unless it directly affects his client Brock Lesnar. Heyman straight up asks Hunter if he wants Lesnar to win tonight? Triple H replies that he only wants an A+ match for the fans.
FATAL-4-WAY FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE MATCH – WWE Universal Championship
(C) Brock Lesnar vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns
Objective: Win with Seth Rollins
John Cena is being interviewed backstage by Renee Young. He says that his opponent Kevin Owens doesn’t respect the WWE Universe, but is without a doubt the future of this company. John says win or lose, he has one thing on his mind tonight, and that’s pushing Kevin Owens further than he’s ever been. Cena references the match Seth Rollins just won, someone Cena respects to lead the future of this company. Cena says that hopefully, Owens will learn to lead the next generation with respect. Triple H approaches John and wishes him luck, saying he’ll need it. Hunter reveals to John that Kevin Owens will have an escort lead him to the ring for his match. Hunter walks away smiling, as a look of uncertainty comes across Cena’s face.
NORMAL MATCH – WWE Championship
(C) John Cena vs. Kevin Owens (with Big Boss Man ’99)
Objective: Win with John Cena
Big Boss Man accompanies Kevin Owens to everyone’s shock. Michael Cole questions how Boss Man is even there since he’s been deceased for many years. Graves claims that Boss Man probably faked his own death to avoid publicity. Boss Man tries to interfere in the match, but Cena overcomes the odds. Triple H comes out on stage after and congratulates John on retaining his belt. Triple H admits John may be the most popular superstar ever, but even John Cena himself doesn’t know everything about WWE’s history. He tells John he needs him to lose his belt. Hunter then apologizes as suddenly Dolph Ziggler comes from behind and hits a Zig Zag onto Cena! Dolph immediately cashes in his Money in the Bank contract (revealing he was the most recent winner of the briefcase).
NORMAL MATCH – WWE Championship (turn entrance OFF)
(C) John Cena vs. Dolph Ziggler (with Triple H manager attire)
Objective: Win with Dolph Ziggler
Ziggler wins the WWE Championship. Hunter comes down to the ring and tells Cena he is old news and the company’s new direction is forward. Triple H says Dolph is the perfect candidate to cross the old generation over with the new, before hitting Cena with a Pedigree. Triple H raises Ziggler’s arm in celebration, as Owens and Big Boss Man come to consciousness.
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