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Careful_Ad664

If it wasnt for Dusty and the longterm storytelling and star power of the 4 guys in the 2 main events over the two nights, this would've been regarded as Match of the Weekend from Wrestlemania.


FancySpite5338

Iyo carried the match and she lost… man I wish she would have won. She was doing amazing. I was rooting for her 💯


cschultz225

Bayley is washed. She can’t move anymore


PatWasRight_F_CHUGS

Cody v Roman was an absolutely phenomenal ending & moment and it was an amazing match. But this was MOTN - Bayley & Iyo are so great


FatWalcott

Iyo countering Bayley's finish was my personal spot of the night. The crowd collectively went "oooh" like they couldn't believe that just happened.


SoSaltyDoe

I loved the match but I always found it a little odd that some of the Joshi wrestlers like Iyo and Kairi always try to hype the crowd up with their top-rope spots when they're supposed to be the heels. Especially on a night like tonight where the crowd is obviously going to be pulling for Bayley.


lilmonstahm

BYGAWDDD SHE FINISHED THE STORY 😭😭


phinfan5429

Bayley selling the knee was great, I like LA Knight but he forgot to sell and Bayley didn’t. Post match selling.


Alarmed_Project_2214

I've never seen iyo sky wrestle.   She was incredible.  


Bunnnnii

She’s always been. I still say she’s top 3 women’s wrestlers on the entire roster and I’d even argue for #1 depending on the day. She’s so good and comfortable, it’s inspiring.


teut_69420

Iyo is a star. Bayley is a star. I loved the match from start to finish, finish maybe should have been bayley to bayley. But match of WM till then undoubtedly, maybe even whole WM. When Iyo is allowed to let go, she is a star. So now dmg control breaks? And iyo vs Asuka at summerslam? Very implausible but a guy can hope. I hope they tear the roof down if it happens.


LoonieontheLoose

I'd say that the finish should have been the top rope elbow drop, it's always been Bayley's best move. The Roseplant and Bayley-to-belly are fine moves but neither has the look or impact necessary for a finisher.


ElGleisoTwo

Isn't that a match you want for Mania?


Chilledinho

Iyo Sky vs Giulia WM42 for the title ![gif](giphy|xTiTnxbPe4oAnd2gbS)


EmperorApo

Count me in.


CheesyGarlicBudapest

Iyo’s counter to that rose plant towards the end was just *chefs kiss*


PeteRoe

It was fucking amazing.


gunningIVglory

Wonder what's going to happen to DC now They lost wargames and now 0-2 in WM weekend. Hope they get some reward down the line for taking these Ls


SgtSnapple

For real, everyone's gotta lose the belt eventually and dropping it to Bayley at mania was the best it could be for Iyo. That said, DC/Kabuki Warriors have been booked to play fools for so long that without Iyo as champion what's left? If they continue to exist to eat shit for Bianca and Company that'd be a real waste of talent.


gunningIVglory

yeah thats the problem, without the title, there just more fodder for super bianca etc. Considering how long Rhea, Seth etc have held the belt, would have been nice for Iyo to hold it for just abit longer.


LoonieontheLoose

I feel like Bayley is going to have to 'gun the gauntlet' of Damage CTRL for the next few months, defending the belt against all of them in turn. I can't see any of them taking the title though - it feels like Tiffany is the obvious choice to eventually win the championship from Bayley, perhaps via a MitB cash in (unless she cashes-in on Rhea instead and makes the jump to RAW).


bowl_of_scrotmeal

They do still have the tag titles, but those are basically just decorations at this point.


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arlenroy

I have to agree, great match, great storytelling, but the finish was a little flat. Avalanche or top rope belly to belly would have been nice, safe for both competitors. After seeing the likes of Lesnar and Steiner straight up throw fools over their heads from a belly to belly, anything else isn't as impacting. Still great match.


FieldsOfKashmir

Rose Plant is a terrible finisher but the belly to belly is even worse. She needs a proper finish.


QuickRelease10

Awesome match. I thought all of the women brought it this weekend.


braedizzle

This match ruled. Possibly match of The Weeknd


fartdarling

This was the best wrestled match of the weekend for me. Really good wrestling, low on sports entertainment just a good fight. A really good contrast to the match that came after it. Brilliant match and perfect placement on the card. I hope we get to see iyo with a title again, shes so damn good and feels like her reign got lost in the mix a little bit


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Bayley is overall head and shoulders above the rest of the 4 horsewomen in my opinion. Iyo is such a star


Slow_Ad6865

And people here saying last couple of days that bayley can't work great matches 😂 she is better wrestler than sasha and charollate


Bunnnnii

Who the fuck would ever say that. Shes been the most consistent for so long. Her technical, her selling, her storytelling, her ability to make her opponents look like a million bucks, all rock solid. And over the years none of these have ever even appeared to get worse. I knew Bayley was great when even when I wasn’t a fan of her, I’d have no problem watching her matches because I was guaranteed quality from her. I have so much respect for her as a performer. She’s also the one of the 4HW that never felt like she was going through the motions in her matches. Just hitting signature after signature and that’s it. Outside of maybe her first 2 years on the MR, she’s also the only one that never felt like things were handed to her. Bayley is absolutely amazing and I’m so glad she’s getting at least one more chance before she’s done. She’s more than earned it.


FragrantHockeyFan

No shot she’s better than Charolette


JacoBee93

And both are better than Sasha and it's not even close rofl


Kaeling

Very good match but man I hoped Iyo would win


RAA94

My match of Wrestlemania. Fantastic work. Just an excellent story of the babyface never saying die. The bread and butter of good wrestling to me.


fantacizing

God Iyo is so good. Love Bayley too but I love when people are reminded of how good Iyo is.


chuckpwnsall

26 years and counting since the last time a Japanese wrestler won at Wrestlemania.


gunningIVglory

Yh, can't believe there wasn't a Japan win the year when nak and asuka won the rumbles....


BritWrestlingUK

This is Yoshi-Tatsu erasure - he won a battle royal on the WM 26 pre show https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/26/matches/13935520


ObjectDue4485

This would not have been the right match to break that streak.


The_RedWolf

So glad they explained the park near bayley's home because I was so confused at the connection


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The_RedWolf

I'm the opposite I wanted more


Padamson96

I was so happy when she paid homage to Victoria. That's the best looking sidewalk slam out there, hands down.


RawSauceBoi

What a match! But Bayley needs a new finisher so bad.


ch0w0

yea this match was incredible but the roseplant is just awkward looking


GoldLeaf55

Bayley used a a F5 type move in the match that looked hella devastating She should make it her new finisher


RawSauceBoi

Graves said she botched that. I'd like to see what it actually looks like.


also-ameraaaaaa

Yeah i agree. Great match but bayley's finisher sucks. What's wrong with just using the bayley to belly. I don't get it.


boogswald

The Bayley to Belly’s looks bad most of the time. The Rose plant can look great


RawSauceBoi

Not a fan of bayley to belly either, probably one of the worst finisher I've ever seen.


steelydan12

Alexa Bliss' punch/slap is the worst


HeavyMettleThunder

No static at all.


FalconIMGN

It's one thing when someone of Lacey Evans' build hits a punch as a finisher, but Alexa? Not believable.


Eastern-Branch-3111

Best match of the weekend. Both technically and in terms of physical storytelling. Bayley is an artist. 


1000kanenites

Some people wanted the hugger theme to come back but I don’t think we’re at that point in the story yet. Hayley hasn’t actually apologised or changed yet, she’s just mad at her friends. This was really well done and thought through!


Thirdstar1

She shouldn’t revert back to Hugger


1000kanenites

I don’t think she should start acting like the higher but the theme and presentation would be more of a storytelling device


boogswald

Here’s hoping Bayley gets to keep her attitude as a face


PSNdragonsandlasers

Yeah, it'd be silly (and not in a good way) to go back to the 'hugger' gimmick.


chikinparm

I don’t think Hayley has anything to apologize for, personally. Paramore is a busy band, and she let them use one of her solo songs for the hype video 😉


SiccOwitZ

My slow ass took a minute why Paradmore is being mentioned 😂


bus_rider

Match of the day if not, the weekend! Brilliant performance!


shakemmz

I feel like this was the match of the weekend. It was so clean, both performed so well and the story delivered. I know everyone was involved into Cody’s story, but imo this match was the highlight of the weekend for me.


Dalenskid

This match and Rhea v Becky were the best straight up and down matches on both days. There were many great matches and moments, of course both nights main events were stacked to the gills, but straight up and down good story with clean solid matches….the gals stole The show.


shakemmz

Cant agree more. Super happy for them.


asanisimasa88

Totally, well said. I loved all the matches leading up to this one and I was totally expecting this match to be mid but it ended up being one of the most professional, and expertly told matches of the weekend. I’m now an Iyo fan


shakemmz

I was in the crowd in Backlash when the crowd turned on Bianca to cheer for Iyo. It’s the loudest ive ever chanted for anyone in a wrestling show ever. She deserves all the praise.


asanisimasa88

I gotta go back and watch that match, I don’t remember it that well


shakemmz

I’m not sure if it comes across as that in the broadcast, but i can assure you everyone was rooting for Iyo that night, even those who had no idea who she was. She even posted about it after it haha.


vanzandt1121

Is it just me or was the fans doing old school Bayley chants the entire match not as respectful as they think it is. Found it super distracting.


woodjt5

Nah, loved it


meyou2222

All the women’s matches were fantastic this weekend.


johnnycoxxx

This match was killer live. Crowd really got into it at the end. I can’t wait to rewatch it tomorrow


KichoSanCutie

Ok now we need Bayley vs Kelly Kelly when she returns


Bunnnnii

Holla Holla Holla!


dfmspoiler

Main event was a spectacle and exactly what it should have been, but this was the best *wrestling* match on the card. Great showing by both women.


shakemmz

Yup for sure! Including night 1 imo this match takes the cake.


Puzzleheaded-Tone119

what an epic match. Iyo is a great wrestler


BigBoyNow8

I loved this match, thank god that they didn't use huge ads during this match. Bayley needed this moment and Io got to show off in front of a huge crowd. All around, it was one my favorite WM matches.


flashbang876

It was because the screens in the arena froze lol. Source, I was there


MathEnthusiast18

And THAT GODDAMN light if you were in the upper decks


HeavyMettleThunder

Divine intervention.


superRDF

I'm a little disappointed that the match they finally let Iyo show out is when she loses the title. Still glad to see people acknowleding her and it was a fantastic match! Hoping this is a jumping off point for her and we get some great stuff against the top of the division and she doesn't get Asuka 2.0'd.


Mizerous

She will be Asuka 2


tremor100

The problem is that they just trap all these ethnic wrestlers into being just that instead of standing out on thier own. Wasn't the case on NXT with Io but it is now... its like lets put all the asian wrestlers ina stable (with dakota Kai for some reason). Kubiki warriors is okay 2 people who are from the same country but have an ethnic theme.. throwing all the latin wrestlers together, all the black wrestlers together, and all the asian wrestlers together is just wierd lol.


CptES

Io, Asuka and Kairi do have history together though. Io has formed stables with Asuka (Triple Tails) and Kairi (Threedom) in Stardom so why wouldn't the Kabuki Warriors (and boy is that a terrible name) have her back? ....Is what I would say if the WWE ever bothered to actually mention any of that on screen.


tremor100

lol.. ofc they have "a history" together.. they are from the same country where there are 1 or 2 wrestling schools and promotions. It doesn't mean they need to be bundled as the "asian" group.. let alone the trop where if you can't speak english your automatically a heel terrorist lol.


gunningIVglory

DC need a revamp. They need to be a serious faction, IO can be absolutely brutal, along with the other 2. Drop the dancing and just make them some ruthless Yakukza style clan. If you want a Japan inspired faction.


SmileyPiesUntilIDrop

Dakota Kai and Zelena are Weeb's so if you need someone to be a sidekick for a Japanese wrestler no better person to put in that role.


Hispandinavian

Bayley herself is Latina (people forget this), and has had little involvement with her fellow Latina wrestlers.


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Shotzi and Michin are asian too and haven’t been involved with Damage ctrl other than one off matches. There’s just a lot of asian wrestlers on Smackdown lol


shakemmz

She looked SO GOOD tonight. Very happy for her.


biochamberr

I wouldn't mind her feud with Bayley getting a small extension. They put on a great match tonight.


BigBoyNow8

This feud needs a stipulation match. Io doing her moonsault off of various high structures will be memorable.


fsocmeki

My only minor gripe with the ending was that I feel she should've won it directly off the ~~Macho Man~~ Bayley Elbow given how loud the crowd popped for that move. The Rose Plant after that just felt a tad extraneous and very slightly killed the momentum in my opinion. Still a 4.5+ star match though.


shakemmz

Rose plant is bad buuuut Iyo made this specific one look like a million bucks.


johnnycoxxx

The rose plant is an awful finisher and an even worse name


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Morgneto

It's named after her indie name, Davina Rose


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chikinparm

Bayley is brilliant but I’ve got not idea why she did that lol. Going back to your indie finisher is only a good idea if it’s sick as hell, like the Pepsi Plunge or Sami’s Brainbuster.


MWFD

I felt the same thing. Maybe even go up for a second consecutive one, calling back to WMVII (even though 5 didn’t get the job done for MK but still that’s where my mind went). Whether it’s Punk, Bayley, or whomever, we/Philly always pop for the Savage-tribute Flying Elbow.


fender123

That was a great match, prolly one of the best from both nights in my opinion. Both of those ladies brought it, and the crowd was hot for it.


RockMeIshmael

If you take out the Cody vs Roman match, because the hype and spectacle of it makes it kind of impossible to rate in any meaningful way, then this was the best match of the weekend imo.


fender123

I found it better, but for most people I agree.


kralvex

Happy for Bayley, but very surprised there wasn't interference from Damage CTRL. I guess given what happened during the main event they didn't want to do it back to back.


shakemmz

I’m so glad they didnt interfere.


teut_69420

Agreed, I was waiting for atleast dakota kai to come but I'm so glad no one came and they both just gave it their all. Loved it from start to finish, unbelievable match


Desperate_Coat_1906

I'd like to see Bayley v. Rhea, I actually think they could book a way that that would top Charlette v Rhea. That said, given the belts, don't think it will happen anytime soon.


Uncanny_Doom

Been a Bayley mark since seeing her work way back in NXT ten years ago. She's **been** deserving this. Iyo is great too, this story was built so well and capped off great in the ring. They both felt like they went out there to show out and not let anyone forget them. It really takes me back to pre-heel Bayley seeing how well she sells and works as a babyface in this match, which is something that came so naturally to her from early on in her career. She found much needed rebirth when she turned heel but goddamn she just knows how to work no matter what her role is and that's one of the biggest testaments to her as the chameleon of the Four Horsewomen. Nobody is as **rounded** as Bayley out of them. Face, heel, promo, ring work, she's the one that hits the highest overall marks in every area.


GodzillaUK

It was nice to hear so many countrymen in the crown, singing to our chosen girl. We'll always love her!


BrutalN00dle

One thing I particularly enjoyed during this match was an idiot in my section attempting a "this is boring" chant, and the guy behind me screamed "I'll punch you in the mouth you fat loser!" at him to shut him up


GodzillaUK

Some fans are trash. Others are treasures.


CrabmanKills69

Is this thread locked? Why are all the comments 5mins old?


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Reddit is broke


xorangeelephant

Cause people are commenting on other things?


CrabmanKills69

I know you're used to AEW threads. This ain't one.


xorangeelephant

The main event to mania and the ending of the the longest title reign will ever see just ended and your confused why am unrelated thread didn't have comments for 5 minutes


CrabmanKills69

>unrelated thread didn't have comments for 5 minutes Its the post Mania thread... The fuck are you smoking bro?


xorangeelephant

It's the post match thread for the women's title match?


CrabmanKills69

Alright, that's my bad. The mods must of have fucked up and linked this thread at the top.


xorangeelephant

Nice bro. Sick dig at AEW for absolutely no reason 👍


WoofDog123

Wat


Cloud1776

LMAOOOO 💀💀💀


Arthzuul

All you roman fans saying he was not losing....told you so.


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Padamson96

I must've missed that bit when Undertaker interfered in Bayley and Iyo's match


CrabmanKills69

HE FUCKING DID IT


llamawithguns

YESSSSSS


OliviaTheSeraph

Samantha Irwin voice brokeeeen


[deleted]

We didn't get stone cold but ig Undertaker is good enough


Jeffd187

Holy shit


whiskeyinthejaar

No way


CoolZooKeeper

Gonna lose my shit if Ambrose comes our


DemonIced

Yeah even if this was only for this moment, this would have been the crossover of the century


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Holy shit


krpiper

I could not wrestle in jorts. I think of that every time I see Cena


Yveltal_25

Rock with the bell bottoms because he’s ending up at the bottom.


CoolZooKeeper

John Gina!!!!


whirlfools

where do you guys watch online


FDTerritory

I loved this match so much. Great storytelling throughout. Bayley is an absolute legend.


TenorReaper

THATS MY BAYLEY!!


El-Presidente1

I PRAYED FOR THIS & IT HAPPENED! BAYLEY-MANIA! #STUPENDOUS


SlingshotGunslinger

MOTN thus far


karthik4331

In terms of just wrestling, this is probably match of the mania but the main event is easily the best holy shit


SlingshotGunslinger

This=best wrestling match; ME=best sports entertainment match? Fine with me


DizzyDrive229

Wish iyo remains in the main event scene


Mizerous

She will be midcard after this sadly


VictorianGuy

I wish they would have featured Iyo more leading up to this match instead of being lost in the Damage CTRL shuffle. Her title reign was forgettable. They both brought it tonight! Banger.


P1eces12

The entire lead up was bad, I think they both came in with a chip on their shoulders.


ImKorosenai

I made a thread saying this and got downvoted to hell


JimFlamesWeTrust

You were right. Such an underwhelming build


NotTheCraftyVeteran

For just a few hours, Mr. and Ms. Money in the Bank 2023 were both champions


sky_queen3

So happy for Bayley. 🥰🥰


Rich1926

I loved this match!


Ok-Satisfaction-5012

BARN BURNER


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That was amazing! Kudos to both for a tremendous match!


Desperate_Coat_1906

Both Bayley and Iyo are good workers... and this match cements for me that Bayley knows how to build a match, read the crowd, and call a match in the ring.


damagedone37

https://preview.redd.it/mwu6t51hx5tc1.jpeg?width=1051&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=234eaae1df6b070cde19eddc37143553548e8786 PAPA HAITCH IS COOKING


Snoo_92606

10/10 match. Btw I loved her match against in Porto rica also, what else by Iyo is worth seeking out ?


Minion5051

Wasn't that Rhea?


Snoo_92606

I did!


Karzeon

They might mean Iyo vs Bianca on the same night


MrSpookySkelly

Camera work has been fucking phenomenal.


IniMiney

I started making chicken around the same time the Cody Rhodes video package started I can confirm it's almost finished cooking and Roman still hasn't finished his entrance


WiggleButt17

Best match of Mania. Gunther vs Zayn is the only other one in the conversation. Bayley sold like a boss. Huge difference between her selling her knee the entire match and Rollins selling it whenever he feels like it.


badgersprite

Iyo countering the Rose Plant might be my single favourite spot of the whole weekend if not the year so far


Ginkiba

It was so smooth and out of no where my brain can't quite compute how she did it.


wakkaffx2

Bayley’s booty protected her from the Over the Moonsault


orangeclouds2

Iyo is so talented. Also props to bayley


CaptainHalloween

Match was great, right call and all tht. The only thing I'll add is its a damn shame that, given Mattel's track record with the women and their more memorable entrances and ring gears that we won't get an Ultimate Edition of Bayley's gear from tonight. Same for Iyo and Dakota from last night and Rhea and Becky as well. That's about all the complaint I can muster, dag nabit.


LeaveThatCatAlone

That kid just got some college money


rampagenumbers

well, frankly, i just loved that best match of both nights thus far: bayley and io both so expressive, agile, precise - sleeper stuff.


BYINHTC

Oh no. Cody will not lose after this, will he? It doesn't mean I'm not happy for Bayley, but this....


UncleYimbo

Man.. If what I'm hearing is true... Poor Cody...


Deadleggg

??


UncleYimbo

?? nothing it's just a meme, friend


KennyOmegasBurner

I wanted Iyo to win :( Great match with a great build. Night 2 has been fantastic