In Bakersfield, California, the WWE roster brought a thrilling Road to WrestleMania live event to the fans. The evening showcased RAW and SmackDown stars, offering intense matches and even a title bout.
Kicking off the event was a six-woman tag team match, featuring Naomi teaming up with Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair against Asuka, Kairi Sane, and IYO SKY. The Japanese trio faced defeat, with Naomi securing the victory for her team.
In other matches, Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne joined forces to overcome Imperium’s Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci. However, Imperium’s leader, Gunther, retained the Intercontinental Championship by defeating Jey Uso in a successful outing.
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— TWD Rick Grimes Fan (@IronWolfNetTV) March 4, 2024
Solo Sikoa clashed with LA Knight, with Jimmy Uso at ringside. However, Uso’s interference led to his ejection by the referee, ultimately contributing to Knight’s triumph over Solo Sikoa.
The event included an intriguing open challenge as MVP offered a $10k reward to anyone capable of toppling Omos. Akira Tozawa took on the challenge but suffered a resounding defeat.
R-Truth, The Miz, and DIY united to face The Judgment Day in an eight-man tag team match, securing a victory.
The headline bout featured Cody Rhodes engaging in a Street Fight against Drew McIntyre, pushing each other to the limits. In a match filled with weapon usage, The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes, emerged victorious to close the show.
What a match to end off the show #WWE #WWEBakersfield #RoadToWrestleMania #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/sMWyDDVuxS
— TWD Rick Grimes Fan (@IronWolfNetTV) March 4, 2024
The complete results from the WWE Live event in Bakersfield are as follows:
1. Becky Lynch, Bianca Belair & Naomi defeated Damage CTRL (IYO SKY, Kairi Sane & Asuka)
2. New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne) defeated Imperium (Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci)
3. Intercontinental Title Match – Gunther retained against Jey Uso
4. LA Knight defeated Solo Sikoa
5. Omos defeated Akira Tozawa
6. R-Truth, The Miz, Johnny Gargano, and Tommaso Ciampa defeated The Judgment Day
7. Cody Rhodes defeated Drew McIntyre in a Street Fight
This live event delivered an action-packed night, leaving the audience eagerly anticipating the upcoming WrestleMania.