Full Report from WWE's WM 28 PPV - April 1st, 2012

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By MarcMiddleton4/1/2012







- We're live from the Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida as Josh Mathews and Matt Striker welcome us to the WrestleMania 28 pre-show.

WWE Tag Team Title Match: The Usos vs. Justin Gabriel & Tyson Kidd vs. Primo & Epico

We go to the ring and out first comes The Usos with their Samoan entrance. The new team of Justin Gabriel and Tyson Kidd are out next followed by the WWE Tag Team Champions Primo and Epico with Rosa Mendes.

One of the Usos, Gabriel and Primo start things out. Gabriel gets dumped to the floor wile Primo and Uso go at it. Primo ends up on the floor. Kidd hits him with a knee from the apron. Kidd comes in and rolls Jey Uso up for 2. Kidd and Uso go at it now until Primo hits a dropkick from the top. The tag champions double team Uso in the corner now and tag back and forth. Primo takes one of the Usos up top but Kidd slams them both to the mat with a Tower of Doom.

The other Uso comes in and cleans house. Gabriel comes off the top but gets caught in a backbreaker. Uso continues the offense and his brother tags in for some double teaming. They hit a double team Samoan Drop on Gabriel. Usos splash Gabriel and Kidd in the corners now as the champs regroup. 2 count as Primo breaks the pin up. The champs get dumped out to the floor on each other. Uso leaps from the ring out to the floor on the champions. Kidd gets dropped out in the pile also. Gabriel goes to springboard out to the floor but slips. He goes back up and moonsaults out onto the other 5 Superstars.

Gabriel brings Epico in but gets caught with knees to the gut off a springboard. The Usos try to take the pin after a splash from the top but don't get it. Primo hits the Backstabber on Uso from behind for the pin and the win.

Winners: Epico and Primo

- Rosa celebrates in the ring with the champions as we go to ringside with Striker and Mathews. They hype tonight's pay-per-view and the different matches. Striker announces that the World Heavyweight Title match will kick off tonight's pay-per-view at 7pm EST. We go to a backstage interview with Daniel Bryan talking about tonight's match. Bryan says he will walk out still the World Heavyweight Champion and tells AJ Lee to give him a good luck kiss. She rolls her eyes before he makes her do the "YES!" dance with the title.

- We go back to Striker and Mathews. They thank us for watching the pre-show and dark match before going back to hype videos.

- The WrestleMania 28 pay-per-view kicks off live from Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida as Lilian Garcia is in the ring to sing America The Beautiful. Members of The National Guard are on the stage holding up American flags. The jets do a fly-over as the crowd cheers. Lilian gets the crowd to chant "USA" and we go to a WrestleMania video package.

- We come back to Sun Life Stadium and Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcome us to the pay-per-view. Fans are still filing into the stadium. Justin Roberts welcomes us and we're ready for the opener.

World Heavyweight Title Match: Sheamus vs. Daniel Bryan

We go to the ring and out first comes Sheamus to a big pop from the crowd. The World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan is out next and he has AJ Lee with him.

The crowd starts chanting "YES!" and we see a bunch of yes signs in the crowd. The bell rings and Bryan stalling, asking AJ to give him a kiss on the apron. Bryan turns around to a Brogue Kick from Sheamus for the win.

Winner and New World Heavyweight Champion: Sheamus

- We go to the locker room where we see Team Laurinaitis. The Miz stops them all from talking and tries to get everyone hyped up. They go back to their discussions when David Otunga interrupts. He takes a fake sip of coffee before introducing John Laurinaitis. Laurinaitis gives his team a pep talk before the match.

- They show a promo for WWE's 100 free trips to WrestleMania 29.

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Kane vs. Randy Orton <br />
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We go back to the ring and out first comes Kane for the next match. <br />
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Randy Orton is out next to a big pop from the crowd. The bell rings and Orton goes to work on Kane with...

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Hell in a Cell: Triple H vs. The Undertaker <br />
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We go to the ring and out first comes the special referee Shawn Michaels to a big pop. Triple H is out next and we get another technical glitch during...

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- After the match, Triple H is laid out as The Undertaker recovers. Taker has bad welts on his back. Shawn Michaels extends his hand and helps Taker up. Shawn embraces Taker before checking on Triple H. Pyro goes off as Taker's music hits and Shawn kneels over HHH. The music stops. Taker and Shawn help Triple H up and carry him out of the ring as the crowd applauds and we go to replays.

After replays, all three Superstars stop on the stage and hug as the crowd pops. A 20-0 flashes as they head backstage. Great match and good moment to end it.

- We get a video package with footage from the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony. Howard Finkel is in the ring and he introduces the 2012 Class. Mil Mascaras, Keilani & Justin Anoia, Ron Simmons, JJ Dillon, Ric Flair, Barry Windham, Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson and Mike Tyson are all introduced. Tyson throws crotch chops. Edge's music hits next and he's introduced to a big pop from the crowd.

- Josh Mathews is preparing to speak with rapper Flo Rida when Heath Slater appears and runs his mouth. Slater wants a duet or something with Flo Rida tonight. Rida shoves him into a wall and out comes his security. Tyler Reks and Curt Hawkins walk up laughing at Slater.

Team Laurinaitis vs. Team Long

Brie Bella is out and introduces Team Johnny - Mark Henry, Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger, The Miz, Drew McIntyre and David Otunga. Out next comes John Laurinaits with Vickie Guerrero. Team Laurinaitis gathers in the ring as we get ready for Team Teddy. Nikki Bella is out next and introduces Zack Ryder, Kofi Kingston, The Great Khali, R-Truth, Booker T and United States Champion Santino Marella. Ryder comes out with Eve Torres. Out next comes Hornswoggle with the flag, Aksana and Teddy Long.

Kofi and Ziggler start things out. Ziggler shows off but strikes first. Kofi catches him with a boot and hits a crossbody from the top for a 2 count. Truth comes in now and they double team Ziggler. Truth dances around and hits a leg drop on Ziggler for a 2 count. Ziggler dropkicks Truth and tags in McIntyre. Truth comes back and hits the right hand on Drew. Truth tags in Khali. Khali drops Drew with an overhand shot and takes him to the corner. Khali with a big chop in the corner and a clothesline. Booker T gets the tag and continues the assault on Drew.

Drew and Booker go at it now. Otunga hits Booker in the back of the head. Booker drops Otunga, Ziggler and the rest of Team Johnny on the apron. He doesn't drop Mark Henry and turns around to a kick from McIntyre. Swagger comes in and covers Booker for a 2 count. Swagger takes Booker to the corner and stomps away. Swagger takes him to the mat now. Booker tries to make a comeback but Swagger clotheslines him for another 2 count. Henry gets the tag and continues the assault on Booker. Miz gets the tag and hits Booker with knees before a 2 count. Booker fights back but Miz cuts him off. Booker counters a suplex and hits one of his own as Aksana cheers on from ringside.

Ziggler comes back in and Booker can't catch a break. Ziggler works him over and tags back in The Miz. Booker fights out of a hold as Team Teddy cheers him on. Miz runs the ropes but Booker drops him with a big kick. Henry comes in and lays Booker out with a World's Strongest Slam. Khali drops Henry with a big shot to the head.Swagger and McIntyre come in to take out Khali. Kofi dropkicks them out. Ziggler also ends up on the floor as does Otunga. Kofi and Truth toss Hornswoggle out but Henry catches him and throws him to the floor. Kofi and Ryder leap over the ropes and everyone is laid out on the floor. Aksana and Vickie start brawling. The Bella Twins join in on the catfight. Booker and Miz are down in the ring while Santino reaches for a tag. Booker makes it and in comes Santino. He unloads on Miz and hits the big hip toss. Santino climbs to the top and comes down with a headutt. Santino pulls out the Cobra and scares Laurinaitis off the apron with it. Santino ducks Miz and hits him with the Cobra for a 2 count as Ziggler breaks the pin.

Ryder comes in to take out Ziggler and Miz. He hits the Ruff Ryder on Miz but it's blocked and he takes out Ziggler with it. Eve comes in as Miz is about to kick Miz in the face. She fist pumps with him but he sees her and stops. Miz comes from behind and hits the Skull Crushing Finale on Ryder for the pin and the win.

Winners: Team Laurinaitis

- After the match, the new General Manager of RAW and SmackDown John Laurinaitis celebrates with his team as they head up the ramp. Team Teddy are in the ring as Eve checks on Ryder. Ryder gets up and Eve kicks him between the legs. Team Long look shocked as Eve struts up the ramp and to the back. Eve stops on the stage and looks back at Ryder in the ring.

- We see Torrie Wilson and Alex Rodriguez sitting at ringside. Cole leads us into a video package looking at WrestleMania 28 in the media over the past week and footage from Axxess.

- We see WWE Champion CM Punk backstage when Team Laurinaitis walks by celebrating. Laurinaits stops and teases Punk. He wants a wrestling match tonight. He announces that if Punk loses his temper and gets disqualified tonight, he will lose the WWE Title to Chris Jericho. He tells Punk to have a good match and walks off.

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WWE Title Match: Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk <br />
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We go to the arena and the lights go off for a few seconds. Chris Jericho makes his way out with a crazy jacket on. It's announced that Punk will lose...

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The Rock vs. John Cena

Cena's music hits and out he comes in his new green gear and jean shorts. There is definitely a mixed reaction in Miami tonight for Cena. Cena rushes to the ring and does his usual. He goes ringside to Betty Skaaland, Arnold Skaaland's wife. Cena returns to the ring and runs the ropes as we await The Rock and the crowd mostly boo's.

Rapper Flo Rida comes out next to perform Wild Ones and Good Feeling.

The Rock's music hits and Sun Life Stadium explodes as he makes his way out to the stage. Rock bounces around the stage and looks around before heading down to the ring.

The bell rings and Justin Roberts does formal ring introductions. Cena is up first and he gets met with mostly boo's. The crowd cheers as The Rock is introduced. We get ready to go as the crowd starts chanting.

They meet in the middle of the ring and play to the insane crowd. The bell rings again and here we go. They lock up and Cena shoves Rock to the mat. The crowd boo's and starts dueling chants up. They lock up again and this time Rock shoves Cena to the mat. They lock up again and Rock applies a headlock. They trade holds now and Rock arm drags Cena twice. Rock with a cradle but Cena kicks out at 2. Cena sits back some what surprised in the corner. More back and forth off the ropes. Cena with an arm drag and a hip toss before taking Rock to the mat with a headlock.

Rock continues and connects with a big right hand. Cena rolls out of the ring to the floor and the crowd boos. Cena comes back in and Rock kicks him to the mat. Cena catches Rock in the corner and spears him. Cena with another big shoulder in the corner. Cena with another hold that Rock fights out of with right hands. Cena pulls the rope down and Rock ends up out on the floor. Cena comes out and drops Rock over the fan barrier. Cena drops Rock's ribs over the announcers table next and comes back into the ring. The referee goes to the floor to check on Rock.

Cena brings rock back in the ring and keeps control. Cena with a belly to belly suplex for a 2 count. Rock finally fights out of a bearhug and both go down to the mat. Rock gets up and unloads on Cena. Rock with right hands and a spinebuster. Rock sets up for The People's Elbow but Cena turns it around. Cena puts Rock on the mat and goes for the Five Knuckle Shuffle as the crowd boos. Cena nails it and waits for Rock to get up. "Same ol sh##" chant from the crowd. Rock slides out of the Attitude Adjustment and both men go down again.

They get up to their feet and trade shots. Rock goes down to a knee but comes back. Rock goes back down to a knee but comes right back with a series of right hands. Cena connects out of nowhere for the Attitude Adjustment but Rock barely kicks out at 2. More dueling chants from the crowd. Cena lifts The Rock but Rock nails the Rock Bottom. Rock covers but Cena kicks out at 2.

Rock takes Cena to the corner and beats him up with kicks and elbows. Cena catches Rock with a big sideslam for another 2 count. Cena climbs up to the top and stands there for a minute while Rock gets up. Cena nails the big leg drop from the top and covers for a 2 count. Rock blocks another AA and drops Cena. Rock goes for the Sharpshooter and locks it in the middle of the ring. Cena crawls and makes it to the ropes to break the hold. Rock mounts Cena with right hands to the face now. Rock goes for another Sharpshooter and locks it in.

Cena makes it to the ropes again and the hold is broken. Rock goes to the floor and pulls Cena to the apron for more right hands and a running elbow. Cena falls out to the floor and Rock whips him into the steel steps. Rock slams Cena's face into the steps and brings it back in the ring. Cena fights back in and rolls Rock up for the STF, locking it in. Rock crawls for the ropes but Cena pulls him back and tightens the hold.

Rock starts to fade in the STF but he won't tap out. The referee checks Rock's arm and he isn't moving. The arm drops twice but on the third time, Rock tightens his fist and starts to fight back. Rock makes it to the bottom rope and breaks the STF. Rock catches Cena with a Samoan Drop and both go down.

The referee counts but both men make it up. Rock staggers Cena with several right hands. Cena kicks back and fires away with punches. Rock catches for a Rock Bottom but Cena counters it. Rock counters another AA and nails a spinebuster. Rock connects with the People's Elbow this time and covers Cena for a 2 count.

Cena rolls Rock up for a 2 count. Rock gets up but Cena tackles him. Cena catapults Rock into the corner and rolls him up for a close 2 count. Cena takes Rock to the top turnbuckle but Rock fights back and pushes him to the mat. Rock comes off the top rope as the crowd stands up. Rock hits a crossbody but Cena rolls through and stands up with Rock in his arms. Cena goes for the AA and nails it for a close 2 count.

Cena goes for the Five Knuckle Shuffle again but mocks The Rock and goes for the People's Elbow. Rock stands up, catches him and nails the Rock Bottom for the win.

Winner: The Rock

- After the match, The Rock celebrates as Cena rolls out of the ring. The Rock poses for the fans in Miami as his music plays. Fireworks go off as Michael Cole thanks us for watching. WrestleMania 28 goes off the air with The Rock posing for the fans.