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00:00We know what he brings, the visionary, the revolutionary, but what he brings tonight is a set of emotions where he feels that he was left behind, he was slighted, he was cheated.
00:23What does that add to him tonight?
00:24I couldn't hear what you just rambled on about, Jimmy, because we have a sold-out Dunkin' Donuts Center singing Seth Freakin' Rollins to the ring.
00:37The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
00:40Introducing first, from Tavernport, Iowa, weighing in at 217 pounds, Seth Freakin' Rollins!
00:51He is a visionary, he is a revolutionary, and tonight he becomes the man who re-writes Wrestlemania history.
01:03Despite all the smiles, the celebratory demeanor, I say the pressure is on big time for Seth Rollins.
01:11There is no element of surprise, there are no excuses tonight, Seth Rollins has to deliver.
01:17Without the element of surprise, Rollins has been preparing diligently for this matchup tonight to kick off Wrestlemania Backlash.
01:28I'm ready for you now, Mr. Nightmare.
01:30Orning Glory forward, Party forward, PointÄ—s,poorys,poorys,poorys,poorys,poorys,poorys,poorys,poorys,poorys!
01:42Best time has been moving around, Royal Family.
01:45Fromarya Speaking – Royal Family.
01:55And as a permit, from Atlanta, Georgia, weighing in at 222 pounds, the American Nightmare, Cody Rose!
02:20We talk about epic comebacks, we talk about epic performances.
02:27This man had both at WrestleMania.
02:32When you talk about comebacks, when you talk about those performances, Jimmy, talk about the journey of Cody Rose.
02:39We know Cody Rose can well publicize, earn that victory over Seth Rollins at WrestleMania.
02:44But notice when Seth Rollins running the rebats, there was no hesitation for Rose because Cody Rose understands this is the journey I have to take to make it to the top.
02:54As diligently as Seth Freakin' Rollins has been preparing for this moment.
03:00I assure you, the American Nightmare, Cody Rose, has been preparing just as diligently.
03:06Cody is just as excited about this matchup and this moment to silence his final doubter, that being Seth Freakin' Rollins.
03:15I do have to ask the question, Corey, did Seth Rollins make a miscalculation this past Monday night when he invoked the name of Cody's late father, the American Dream, Dusty Rose?
03:27That could in fact prove to be true, Byron. However, I believe Seth Freakin' Rollins is doing what Rollins does best. Attempting to get under the skin of Cody Rose.
03:39Seth is trying to manipulate Cody into making a mistake.
03:43Cody Rose initially dealt with this challenge from Seth Freakin' Rollins with class. Shaking hands, talking about respect that has been gone over the last few weeks.
03:55Cody Rose! Cody! Cody! Cody! Cody! Cody! Cody! Cody! Cody! Cody!
04:02WWE Universe firmly behind Cody Rose before the opening bell and here we go.
04:09And for some 36 days, Seth Rollins has obsessed over what took place at WrestleMania.
04:18And tonight is Seth's opportunity to right the wrong, or what he perceives to be wrong about WrestleMania.
04:26Seth Freakin' Rollins does not believe that losing to Cody Rose belongs in his WrestleMania legacy.
04:34It is a blemish to Seth Rollins, and Rollins wants to make it good tonight.
04:40Well, talk to me, Corey, about the value of preparation for this match.
04:44Oh!
04:45Case in point, Jimmy. Rollins was prepared. Rollins a step ahead of the American Nightmare in the opening moments.
04:52Seth Rollins at a disadvantage at WrestleMania because of that lack of preparation. Cody had it.
04:59I would never discount Cody Rhodes' ability, Cody's passion inside the ring, but you cannot discount the element of surprise that Cody had on his side at the Showcase of Immortals.
05:10Tonight, an advantage Cody does not have.
05:12As much as Seth Rollins is a student of the game, I'm sure Seth Rollins studied that match at WrestleMania, what mistakes he made.
05:17I guarantee you, Cody Rhodes has done the same thing to enter this match even more prepared.
05:22Now, Byron, talk about the pressure that's on Seth Freakin' Rollins.
05:25Cody Rhodes has to prove essentially that his huge WrestleMania moment wasn't a fluke. That's pressure as well.
05:31Without question. And that's the kind of pressure that Cody Rhodes has invited, has welcomed.
05:37That's the type of competitor that Cody Rhodes is. Cody is eager tonight to try to defeat Seth Rollins once again.
05:43Up and over.
05:47And again, Rollins had it scouted.
05:49Oh, beautiful move to the cradle, has him on his back.
05:52Kick out after one.
05:55Two times now, Seth Rollins has got the best to put in.
05:58And almost the look of frustration washing over the face of the American Nightmare.
06:02It's becoming evident to Cody that Rollins is more prepared tonight than at WrestleMania.
06:07We talked about respect.
06:11Cody Rhodes clapping it up a little bit for Seth Rollins.
06:15But to your point, I see the frustration on the face of Cody Rhodes.
06:19Seth Rollins now going behind.
06:22Reversed by Seth Rollins.
06:23Reversed again by Rhodes.
06:25Both men jockey for position.
06:26Uh-oh.
06:27Some blatant disrespect.
06:29Uh-oh.
06:30Big mistake by Rollins.
06:31And here comes Rhodes.
06:32The mistake of maybe getting too far under the skin of Cody Rhodes.
06:36Rollins wisely rolling to the outside.
06:42Much to the chagrin of the WWE Universe here in Providence.
06:45And here comes Cody Rhodes giving chase.
06:47Rhodes not wanting to allow Rollins any reprieve, but Rollins baited him in.
06:51One.
06:52Two.
06:53Headlock position on the floor.
06:55And right now momentum with Seth frickin' Rollins.
06:59One.
07:00Two.
07:01Three.
07:02He wanted this opportunity.
07:03Right now he's making the most of it.
07:05What we just saw from Seth frickin' Rollins was the ruthlessness that separates Rollins from
07:10the pack.
07:11From the rest of the roster.
07:13Rollins is willing to do whatever it takes, whenever it takes, to emerge victorious.
07:17Do you believe, Corey, there's more of that tonight based on feeling that he was sliding
07:22his last time out on the biggest stage?
07:24Right now Rollins can shift into cruise control because he just took complete advantage of this
07:28matchup.
07:29Sending Cody crashing to the floor.
07:31Knee right to the jaw.
07:32And you know with every second that Seth Rollins maintains control, his confidence continues
07:39to grow in the process.
07:41Cody Rhodes, we forget because of WrestleMania.
07:43He was away from the WWE for six years.
07:46That was his first match back.
07:48It takes a while to get rid of ring rust.
07:51We haven't talked about that enough when it comes to Cody Rhodes.
07:53We haven't really seen that, Jimmy.
07:54We haven't seen ring rust from Cody Rhodes.
07:56Oh!
07:57It's not like Cody hasn't been competing or staying in the world.
08:01Competing or staying in shape or taking care of himself for six years.
08:04Cody just hasn't competed in a WWE ring.
08:06Cody's still a top tier competitor.
08:08Cover here by Rollins.
08:09Shoulders down.
08:10Quick kick out by Rhodes.
08:14Take another look at this.
08:15Boom!
08:16Clothesline by Rollins.
08:17Turning Rhodes inside out.
08:20Cody Rhodes has to change the trajectory of this match.
08:23He has to change the tempo, his aggression, everything.
08:26And again, Rollins just being downright ruthless.
08:30It's as though the chants of Cody from the WWE Universe are inspiring Rollins.
08:36But has that not been a big part of the motivation for Seth Rollins?
08:40It's been the return of Cody Rhodes and the attention he got coming back.
08:43The motivation for Seth freaking Rollins is to erase what happened 36 days ago at WrestleMania Saturday.
08:50Seth Rollins, in his mind, wants it stricken from the collective memory of the WWE Universe.
08:55And Rollins can achieve that by beating Rhodes tonight.
08:58Cody Rhodes battling back to his feet, Byron.
09:01Now going down.
09:02Oh!
09:03Oh!
09:04This time, Rhodes able to catch Seth Rollins.
09:07They get suplex.
09:08Has him elevated.
09:09Great power by Cody.
09:11Rollins is in trouble.
09:13All the blood rushing to his skull.
09:16Oh!
09:17Face down!
09:19And now it's Cody Rhodes building some...
09:22Oh!
09:23Disaster kick connects.
09:24Cover!
09:25One!
09:26Two!
09:27Kick out from Seth freaking Rollins.
09:29But finally, a sustained offense from Cody Rhodes.
09:32This would do wonders for the morale and for the confidence now of Cody Rhodes in this matchup.
09:37As we take another look, Rhodes with the...
09:39Boom!
09:40Right there!
09:41Disaster kick on the mark.
09:42You know, Rollins calling for a timeout over there.
09:47He appears to be looking for a little bit of a break.
09:49Oh!
09:50Rollins pouring Cody in, or attempting to, but now Cody with sharp rights to the forehead of Rollins.
09:56Cody again might be looking for another...
09:58Oh!
09:59Oh, wow!
10:00Timing from Seth freaking Rollins.
10:02That completely turned the tide to this matchup in the favor of the visionary.
10:07Oh, my shoulder.
10:10Take another look.
10:11Rhodes looking for the disaster kick.
10:13Rollins, a better prepared Seth freaking Rollins, once again thwarting Cody's plans.
10:19Give credit where credit's due.
10:20Seth Rollins clearly has done his homework when it comes to Cody Rhodes.
10:24Just say it, Byron.
10:25Rollins is ready.
10:26Rollins is ready for Rhodes.
10:27Oh!
10:28Oh, wow!
10:29Right into the barricade goes Cody Rhodes.
10:32A gnarly landing.
10:33Headed our way.
10:34Whoa!
10:35Cody face first into the announced desk, back into the ring.
10:40It's clear at this point that Cody Rhodes has to dig deep into that second, third level offense.
10:45Because so far, Seth Rollins has him scouted.
10:47Rollins has managed to stay about a step ahead of Cody for the majority of this matchup as we see the impact into the barricade.
10:57Gnarly landing on the outside for Rhodes.
11:00Rhodes trying to get his bearings right now as Seth Rollins contemplates his next form of attack.
11:07So far, this is exactly what Seth freaking Rollins wanted.
11:10A completely different match than WrestleMania.
11:12Rollins, once upon a time, referred to himself as the architect.
11:16Because when it comes to strategizing before a match, Rollins is unmatched.
11:21So tonight, Cody Rhodes is getting the best possible Seth freaking Rollins that Cody Rhodes could ever get inside the ring.
11:27And Rhodes continues to fight.
11:30Unleashing blows now on Rollins.
11:33Getting the better of Seth Rollins.
11:35Sold out crowd here in Providence cheering along, but oh!
11:38Sternum first, driving all the wind out of Cody's lungs.
11:42And the viciousness of the visionary.
11:46He's had the strategy to go along with the viciousness the entire match tonight.
11:53Listen, Rollins knows full well he's not going to get out of this matchup unscathed.
11:57But thus far, Seth Rollins has done a masterful job of executing his game plan.
12:03Taking his spot, wearing down Cody Rhodes.
12:06Exactly what Seth Rollins is doing.
12:08Chin lock, taking away the explosiveness of Cody Rhodes.
12:12Taking all the energy out of him.
12:17This is a smart strategy.
12:19Placing all of his body weight on the back of Rhodes' neck.
12:22Forcing Cody to support Seth.
12:25And the sleeper has been completed.
12:28Both men in the center of the ring.
12:30Cody Rhodes a long ways away from potentially achieving a rope break.
12:34Seth Rollins having his back.
12:36Perfect positioning right now.
12:38Cody doing his best to force his chin in between Seth Rollins' elbow.
12:41creates some sort of separation.
12:44Rollins just squeezing and squeezing the life out of Cody Rhodes.
12:49An escape necessary, and there's the elbow to get it started.
12:54Every time Cody Rhodes seems to get a little bit of momentum, Seth Rollins is right there with the counter.
13:00And you're right.
13:01I mean, for the majority of this match, Jimmy, Seth Rollins has been one step ahead.
13:06One step ahead of Cody Rhodes.
13:10He seems to want to remind the WWE Universe that he is Seth Frick and Rollins.
13:17But Cody Rhodes now putting it together.
13:20Series of right hands delivered by Cody Rhodes.
13:23Reversal by Rollins.
13:25Beautiful job over the top looking for Rollins.
13:28Sunset flip stopped him!
13:30Sunset flip!
13:31Up and over.
13:36Oh, Rollins able to catch himself on the apron.
13:38That like agility from the visionary who is now on the top.
13:43Rhodes able to thwart the movement of Rollins now.
13:48Now this is a dangerous position for both these men.
13:51Taking a huge risk, but right now it could be Cody Rhodes who needs it.
13:56He's been on the receiving end of so much offense.
13:58Can he pull off those superplex?
14:00Oh my goodness!
14:02The power!
14:03Got it!
14:04Unbelievable!
14:08Beautiful superplex, but look what it took out of Cody Rhodes.
14:11He's laid out as well.
14:12Look at Seth Rollins immediately grasping at his lower back.
14:15Potentially his hip.
14:16Let's take another look.
14:18Great display of power from Cody Rhodes holding Rollins before driving Seth down into the canvas.
14:25It remains to be seen exactly what effect it had on Rollins' anatomy.
14:31One thing is for certain, both men a little worse for wear after that superplex.
14:36Yeah, but it's Seth Frick and Rollins up first, recovering fast and trying to regain the momentum.
14:41Well, it's right there to meet him.
14:43But this seems to be where Rollins loses his momentum.
14:47Every time Rollins wants to turn this into a fight, into a slugfest, Cody Rhodes is getting the upper hand.
14:53Cody Rhodes has been better at short range.
14:55He's been better with the combinations.
14:57He's been better with the striking offense.
15:00You can feel the emotion now from Rollins.
15:02Darren Rollins, come on!
15:03Give me your best shot!
15:05Is this Seth Frick and Rollins' ego getting him away?
15:08He talked about his strategy, his chess playing ability.
15:10He's getting into a brawl now!
15:12Oh!
15:13Rollins strikes down low.
15:15Rhodes with a recovery.
15:17Cody up and over Rollins in the corner!
15:22Oh!
15:23Power slam connects!
15:24Now again, Rollins favoring the lower back!
15:27Beautiful clothesline over the top from Cody Rhodes!
15:30Seth sent to the outside.
15:32The wheels are spinning in the mind of the American nightmare!
15:36Cody Rhodes picking up speed, taking flight!
15:41Oh!
15:42Nobody home!
15:43Strategy still in the mind of Seth Frick and Rollins, one step ahead.
15:48Cody was able to mitigate the impact of his own landing, but here comes Rollins!
15:52Oh!
15:53Rollins got caught by Rhodes!
15:58Oh!
15:59Cody Cutter!
16:00That could be it!
16:01Shoulders down!
16:02One!
16:03Two!
16:04Two!
16:05Oh!
16:06Just barely!
16:09Cody Rhodes could sense victory!
16:12The best opportunity Rhodes has had up to this point to win this match!
16:16Take another look from the middle rope!
16:18The Cody Cutter delivered!
16:21And almost enough to put Seth Rollins away for a second time!
16:27What a kick out just in time for Seth Frick and Rollins now!
16:35Could be Seth's turn to dig deep, see what he has!
16:39His heart, his guts, his determination!
16:41Because you know Cody Rhodes has plenty of all of that!
16:46That's the elbow delivered by Rollins!
16:49Uh oh!
16:50It's the pedigree!
16:51Cody's got other plans!
16:53Beautiful skate coming out the back door, but...
16:56Yeah!
16:57Turned right into an instant very super kick to the chin!
17:00One!
17:01Two!
17:02Kick out from Cody Rhodes just in time!
17:05But perhaps the same emotions now going through the head of Seth Rollins
17:08that we just saw from Cody Rhodes coming oh so close to pinning Rhodes!
17:15Take another look at the super kick right on the money!
17:19Rollins connecting!
17:20Cody just barely beating the official's count of three!
17:23This match continues!
17:25They've counted each other so well they've thought about the next move in the sequence!
17:32And either one pull out something big right when they need it!
17:37It's just valuable time being wasted right now from Seth Rollins!
17:40No no no this is simply Rollins playing the role of Maestro!
17:43Oh!
17:44Making sure everyone sees the stomp!
17:47Uh oh!
17:49They get crossroads but beautiful counter once again by Seth frickin' Rollins!
17:53This match continues on now Rhodes catches himself on the apron!
17:57Oh!
17:58Nasty shot delivered!
17:59Cody now from the top!
18:02Going high but a beautiful counter!
18:05Rollins one of the pedigree once again!
18:07Cody counters!
18:08Oh my!
18:09That's hard!
18:10Oh my goodness!
18:12That rolling elbow rocks Rhodes!
18:15Oh!
18:16To the back of the neck!
18:17This should do it!
18:19That might be it!
18:21That might be it!
18:23Oh no!
18:25Enough!
18:27More left in the tank of Cody Rhodes!
18:33Take a look at this clubbing right forearm to the base of Cody's spine!
18:39Followed by the Falcon Arrow that nearly put the American Nightmare down for three!
18:45Take a look!
18:46Take a look!
18:47Take a look!
18:48Take a look!
18:49Take a look!
18:50Take a look!
18:51Take a look!
18:52Take a look!
18:53Take a look!
18:54Right now Rollins has got to be able to feel how close he is to making Wrestlemania ancient history!
19:01To erasing it from everyone's memory!
19:04Rollins trying to hoist up Cody Rhodes!
19:06Rhodes wisely hanging on to the left leg of Seth Rollins!
19:10Now going to the high crotch holding onto it!
19:12Great counter there!
19:13Kept him from getting lifted!
19:15Rollins burying knees to the midsection of Cody!
19:19Went to the well one too many times!
19:22Rhodes!
19:23Oh!
19:24Great power!
19:25Oh!
19:26Buckle bomb into the corner!
19:28And now Rollins free to ascend all the way to the top rope!
19:33Looking to put it away!
19:34Oh!
19:35Beautiful!
19:36Splash!
19:37Shoulders down!
19:38One!
19:39Two!
19:40Oh!
19:41My goodness!
19:42My goodness!
19:43Take a look at the height achieved by Rollins!
19:48The impact on the landing!
19:50All of Rollins' body weight!
19:52Thrashing down across the core of a fallen Cody Rhodes!
19:57But somehow, Cody able to muster the energy to kick out!
20:02The shaking head of Seth frickin' Rollins says it all!
20:05What is it gonna take to put this man away?
20:08Rollins' man away!
20:09Rollins' asking himself that question!
20:11Cody Rhodes trying to ask himself the question of Rollins!
20:15What is going through the mind of Seth Rollins at this point?
20:21It looks to go airborne again!
20:22Are you ready for some fireworks?
20:23Rollins!
20:24Oh!
20:25Rollins' roll through into the super kick by Cody!
20:26It looks to go airborne again!
20:28Are you ready for some fireworks?
20:29Rollins' roll!
20:30Rollins' roll!
20:31Oh!
20:32Rollins' roll through into the super kick by Cody!
20:33Rollins' roll!
20:34Rollins' roll!
20:35Rollins' roll through into the super kick by Cody!
20:39With so much energy expended from Cody Rhodes!
20:43Yeah, but I think Cody Rhodes is now tapping into something extra right now!
20:47Something deep down in his soul!
20:49Going to the top rope himself!
20:55Rollins' right there to meet him!
20:57How quick is Rollins?
20:59Superplex earlier now!
21:01One in return from Seth frickin' Rollins!
21:04Looking for two in a row!
21:06No!
21:07Crossroads!
21:10Is this in?
21:11Shoulders down!
21:12One!
21:13Two!
21:14Oh!
21:15Wow!
21:16What a lucky break for Seth Rollins!
21:19I don't know if it was luck or ring awareness!
21:22Either way!
21:24Seth frickin' Rollins getting his foot across the bottom rope!
21:29After a superplex!
21:31Rollins looking for a second Falcon Arrow!
21:33Rhodes felt it!
21:34Coming!
21:35Countered!
21:36Boom!
21:37Crossroads!
21:38But Rollins rolling near the bottom rope!
21:42Which is the only reason this one's not over!
21:44Was it a slight lack of judgment from Cody Rhodes?
21:47Could've pulled him away from the ropes and maybe gotten the fall!
21:50It's emotional!
21:51A little rushed!
21:52It's the heat of the moment!
21:53It's the heat of battle!
21:54Oh!
21:55Oh!
21:56Oh!
21:57We're seeing that emotion, Corey, on display right now from Cody Rhodes!
22:00Cody Rhodes raining down rights and lefts on Seth frickin' Rollins!
22:05And the American Nightmare looks poised to finish this!
22:16Not letting Seth frickin' Rollins off the hook!
22:20Back into the ring they go!
22:22Cody once again making a long climb to the high rent district!
22:28Uh-oh!
22:29They fired up!
22:30Cody Rhodes looking to end this match!
22:32Put Seth frickin' Rollins in his rear view mirror!
22:35But no!
22:36And now Rollins looking for the pedigree!
22:39Got it!
22:40That's it!
22:41That is it!
22:42Point two!
22:43Oh!
22:44Not!
22:45It is not!
22:46Somehow!
22:47Someway!
22:48Cody Rhodes is still in this match!
22:52Look at this!
22:53A picture-perfect moonsault by Cody Rhodes!
22:57But nobody home on the landing!
23:00Opening the door for Rollins to slam it shut!
23:04Bang!
23:05Pedigree!
23:06Rollins less than a half a second away from exercising his own WrestleMania demons!
23:12But it's not reality just yet!
23:15What does this do for Rollins mentally?
23:17We saw Rollins several times try the pedigree!
23:20Finally was able to execute the move!
23:23And it still wasn't enough to put Cody Rhodes away!
23:25And now it's Rollins wearing the look of frustration!
23:27Don't even touch my shoes!
23:31You can't lace my boots, huh?
23:33You can't lace my boots!
23:35You can't lace them!
23:40Rollins looking downright unhinged these Kiwata style kicks over and over again!
23:51Almost as if Rollins is insulted that Rhodes is still in this match!
23:56Rollins is insulted that Cody Rhodes is back in WWE!
24:00It seems to be about more than WrestleMania!
24:02Wait, wait, wait, wait!
24:03No!
24:05Oh!
24:06You gotta...
24:07You gotta be kidding me!
24:08This...
24:09This is the ultimate disrespect right now from Seth freaking Rollins!
24:14Oh!
24:15Absolutely classless!
24:17Cody out of the way!
24:18Run into a crossroads!
24:20Cody holding on!
24:22Oh!
24:23Rollins connected with a knee!
24:24Almost shades of how Cody defeated Seth Rollins at WrestleMania!
24:28Cody going for the crossroads again!
24:30Rollins rolls off!
24:32Going back to the well again!
24:34Cody wants...
24:35Cody wants a...
24:36This could be a vertebrae breaker!
24:38Oh my God!
24:39Oh my God!
24:40Got him up at an escape from Seth freaking Rollins!
24:45Roll up!
24:46Tights, tights!
24:47Rollins had the tights!
24:48The reverse!
24:49Cody has the tights!
24:50Held on to the tights and got the fall!
24:55Here's your winner!
24:56The American Nightmare!
24:58The American Nightmare!
25:00Cody...
25:01...Rollins!
25:05Turnabout is fair play!
25:07Seth Rollins in shock!
25:09Obviously!
25:10Not without controversy!
25:12Cody Rose took a page out of Rollins' book
25:15to secure another win over the Visionary!
25:19And tonight at WrestleMania Backlash
25:22for Seth freaking Rollins!
25:24The American Nightmare continues!
25:26The American Nightmare continues!