On Sunday, March 10, WWE brought the heat to Lafayette, Louisiana, with an electrifying Road to WrestleMania event. This action-packed night showcased the prowess of RAW and SmackDown’s finest, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
Kicking off the evening, Sami Zayn ignited the crowd with a thrilling victory over the formidable Shinsuke Nakamura in a heated singles match.
Both Zayn and Nakamura are set to bring their A-game to RAW tomorrow, where they’ll clash in a Gauntlet Match for a shot at Gunther’s Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania XL.
This was the best way to start my first ever live event!!!! #wwelafayette pic.twitter.com/jinABXyvOs
— Somer Drumm (@Fes_Baby_Girl) March 11, 2024
In another thrilling encounter, AJ Styles showcased his mastery in the ring by defeating Carlito via Submission. The excitement continued with a Mixed Tag Team showdown, as Becky Lynch and Kevin Owens joined forces to conquer the duo of Nia Jax and Grayson Waller.
Gunther proved his mettle as Intercontinental Champion, successfully defending his title against the relentless Jey Uso.
The action intensified as Bianca Belair, alongside allies Zelina Vega and Naomi, triumphed over the formidable trio of Asuka, Kairi Sane, and IYO SKY from Damage CTRL.
MVP stirred the pot by issuing an open challenge on behalf of Omos, offering a hefty $10k reward to anyone who could topple the towering Nigerian Giant.
Despite valiant efforts, Akira Tozawa fell short, suffering defeat at the hands of Omos. Meanwhile, Santos Escobar faced a similar fate, tasting defeat against LA Knight.
The night culminated in an epic showdown, with Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins teaming up to vanquish Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso of The Bloodline.
Becky blows kisses to the fans #WWELafayette
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— Becky Lynch Updates (@beckyBLcentral) March 11, 2024
As the dust settled, Rhodes and Rollins addressed the roaring crowd, gearing up for an even bigger challenge ahead.
Their sights are set on WrestleMania XL, where they’ll collide with none other than The Rock and Roman Reigns on Night 1. The stage is set for an unforgettable battle that promises to shake the very foundation of sports entertainment.
With each match adding to the anticipation, Lafayette witnessed a night of pure adrenaline and excitement, setting the stage for what’s to come on the Road to WrestleMania.
