April, Show 1, Year 18

*To kick off the show, Mauro Ranallo and Jim Cornette put over the return of the Elimination Chamber with qualifying matches starting tonight!*

*Backstage, Walter is in Funk/Regal's office. He demands a match with Darby Allin and Funk makes it No Holds Barred.*

"The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman vs. "The Vampire" Asher Carek w/Kevin Sullivan

Asher Carek whips Steve Blackman into the ropes.

Steve Blackman and Asher Carek get hit with a double clothesline.

Steve Blackman attempts a Fujiwara armbar, but Asher Carek blocks it.

Asher Carek goes for a punch, but Steve Blackman blocks it.

Steve Blackman punches Asher Carek.

Steve Blackman kicks Asher Carek.

Steve Blackman performs a kick to the head against Asher Carek.

Steve Blackman executes a kick to the midsection against Asher Carek.

Steve Blackman hits a roundhouse right on Asher Carek.

Steve Blackman punches Asher Carek.

Steve Blackman chops Asher Carek.

The crowd is really behind Steve Blackman.

Asher Carek chops Steve Blackman.

Steve Blackman kicks Asher Carek.

Asher Carek hits Steve Blackman.

Asher Carek is being booed out of the building.

Asher Carek gives the sign for the clawhold.

Asher Carek attempts a clawhold, but Steve Blackman blocks it.

Steve Blackman hits a superkick on Asher Carek.

Steve Blackman uses an elbowsmash on Asher Carek.

Steve Blackman hits a vertical suplex on Asher Carek.

Steve Blackman gives him a legsweep, but Asher Carek doesn't sell it.

Asher Carek catches Steve Blackman in a chokehold.

The Masked Ref warns Asher Carek to let go.

The Masked Ref counts: One, two, three.

Asher Carek gives the sign for the clawhold.

Asher Carek puts Steve Blackman in a clawhold.

Steve Blackman inches his way towards the ropes after being trapped for 5 seconds.

Asher Carek executes the Six Feet Under against Steve Blackman.

Asher Carek pulls the tights.

The Masked Ref counts: One, two, three.

The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.

Asher Carek pinned Steve Blackman with the Six Feet Under in 0:08:54. 

Rating: *

Elimination Chamber Qualifier

Donny Brooks vs. Sajit w/Paul Heyman

Donny Brooks hits Sajit with a kick.

Donny Brooks works the crowd.

The crowd is going into a frenzy.

Donny Brooks goes for a bodyslam, but Sajit blocks it.

Sajit runs into the ropes. 

Sajit goes for a running cross body, but Donny Brooks steps out of the way.

Donny Brooks runs into the ropes. 

Donny Brooks hits Sajit with an elbow.

Donny Brooks hits a powerslam on Sajit.

Lorrie Woods counts: One, two, kickout.

Donny Brooks attempts a backdrop, but Sajit blocks it.

Sajit throws Donny Brooks out of the ring.

Sajit jumps onto him with an Asai moonsault.

They're brawling inside the ring area.

Donny Brooks uses a powerslam on Sajit.

Lorrie Woods counts: 1.

Donny Brooks shoves Sajit into the guardrail.

Donny Brooks reenters the ring.

Sajit follows him back in.

Donny Brooks whips Sajit into the ropes, but Sajit reverses it.

Sajit nails Donny Brooks with a flying clothesline.

The crowd is vociferously booing Sajit.

Sajit is going for the pin.

Lorrie Woods counts: One, two, shoulder up.

Sajit throws Donny Brooks out of the ring.

Lorrie Woods counts: one, two, three, Donny Brooks reenters the ring.

Sajit climbs to the top turnbuckle, but Donny Brooks nails him in the stomach.

Sajit falls onto the top turnbuckle.

Donny Brooks executes a superplex against Sajit.

Donny Brooks hits a kneedrop on Sajit.

Donny Brooks executes the Irish Car Bomb against Sajit.

Donny Brooks goes for the pin.

Lorrie Woods counts: One, two, three.

The crowd erupts.

[Elimination Chamber Qualifier]:

Donny Brooks pinned Sajit with the Irish Car Bomb in 0:06:26. 

Rating: *** 3/4

*Next, out comes MJF and Paul Heyman. MJF runs down Esteban Rodriguez for walking out on their match. Esteban interrupts and says he walked out because he realized he was slumming it and he's better than that.*

Copperhead vs. Jonathan Pryce w/Kevin Sullivan vs. Ricky Starks w/Paul Heyman

Jonathan Pryce tries a DDT, but Ricky Starks blocks it.

Ricky Starks takes Jonathan Pryce down with a release Northern Lights suplex.

Ricky Starks uses a vertical suplex on Jonathan Pryce.

The boos are resurfacing again.

Ricky Starks uses a Flatliner on Jonathan Pryce.

Ricky Starks takes Jonathan Pryce down with a vertical suplex.

Ricky Starks runs into the ropes. 

Ricky Starks hits Jonathan Pryce with an elbow.

Ricky Starks hits a jawbreaker on Jonathan Pryce.

Ricky Starks hits a kneedrop on Jonathan Pryce.

Ricky Starks doesn't quite know what to do with the mixed reaction he's getting.

Ricky Starks hits an elbowsmash on Jonathan Pryce.

Ricky Starks attempts the Sling Blade, but Jonathan Pryce ducks out of the way.

Jonathan Pryce uses a Russian legsweep on Ricky Starks.

Jonathan Pryce is going for the pin.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, thr... kickout.

Jonathan Pryce attempts a knifehand chop, but Ricky Starks counters it with a single-leg takedown into a leglock.

Jonathan Pryce gets ahold of the ropes after holding out for 15 seconds.

Ricky Starks hits a chop on Jonathan Pryce.

Ricky Starks tries a dropkick from the second rope, but Jonathan Pryce steps out of the way.

The crowd seems to be rallying behind Jonathan Pryce.

Jonathan Pryce executes the Contract against Ricky Starks.

The boos are resurfacing again.

Jonathan Pryce goes for the pin.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, Copperhead makes the save.

Ricky Starks attempts a lariat, but Jonathan Pryce counters it with a crucifix.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, ** Paul Heyman puts Ricky Starks's foot on the rope.

Jonathan Pryce goes for a backdrop, but Ricky Starks counters it with a sunset flip.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, thr... kickout.

Ricky Starks runs into the ropes. 

Jonathan Pryce hits Ricky Starks with a backdrop.

Jonathan Pryce performs a flying splash against Ricky Starks.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, three.

Jonathan Pryce doesn't quite know what to do with the mixed reaction he's getting.

Triangle Match:

Jonathan Pryce defeated Ricky Starks and Copperhead when J. Pryce pinned R.

Starks after a flying splash in 0:25:14. 

Rating: ***** 1/4

[Paul Heyman interfered against Copperhead.]

[Paul Heyman interfered against Jonathan Pryce.]

*Backstage, Kurt Angle walks up to the Big Show with purpose. He tells Big Show he wants him in a match tonight. Big Show says sure and he'll prove nWo: Black and White is the best.*

Elimination Chamber Qualifier

Sting vs. "The Glorious" Robert Roode w/Paul Heyman

Sting takes Robert Roode down with a powerslam.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, kickout.

Sting goes for a headlock takedown, but Robert Roode throws him off.

Robert Roode whips Sting into the ropes.

Sting hits Robert Roode with a clothesline.

Sting hits a Samoan Drop on Robert Roode.

The chants for Sting are deafening.

Sting places Robert Roode on the turnbuckle.

Sting hits a superplex on Robert Roode.

Sting goes for a flying cross body press, but Robert Roode ducks out of the way.

Robert Roode goes for an enzuigiri, but Sting steps out of the way.

Sting uses a back suplex on Robert Roode.

Sting attempts a vertical suplex, but Robert Roode reverses it.

Robert Roode tries a dropkick from the second rope, but Sting steps out of the way.

The crowd is behind Sting all the way.

Sting is going for the cover.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, kickout.

Sting attempts to place Robert Roode on the turnbuckle, but Robert Roode blocks it.

Robert Roode begs off.

Sting runs into the ropes. 

Sting hits Robert Roode with a clothesline.

Sting executes an atomic drop against Robert Roode.

Sting tries a vertical suplex, but Robert Roode counters it with a small package.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, shoulder up.

Robert Roode chops Sting.

The crowd is vociferously booing Robert Roode.

Robert Roode chops Sting.

Robert Roode kicks Sting.

Robert Roode executes the Glorious DDT against Sting.

Robert Roode goes for the pin.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, three.

[Elimination Chamber Qualifier]:

Robert Roode pinned Sting with the Glorious DDT in 0:07:39. 

Rating: *** 1/4

*Backstage, we see Lanny Poffo running Sami Zayn through breathing exercises.*

#1 Tag Team Contenders Match

Chase U (Andre Chase and Brian Pillman Jr.) w/Taeler Hendrix vs. Degeneration X (Shawn Michaels and Triple H) vs. FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) w/Jimmy Hart

Brian Pillman Jr. uses a lung blower on Shawn Michaels.

Brian Pillman Jr. takes Shawn Michaels down with an armdrag takedown.

Brian Pillman Jr. tries a Northern Lights suplex, but Shawn Michaels counters it with a swinging neckbreaker.

The crowd is going crazy.

Shawn Michaels tags out to Triple H.

Triple H and Shawn Michaels whip Brian Pillman Jr. into the ropes.

They hit Brian Pillman Jr. with a double elbowsmash.

Triple H and Shawn Michaels whip Brian Pillman Jr. into the ropes.

They hit Brian Pillman Jr. with a double fist to the midsection.

Shawn Michaels performs a dropkick against Brian Pillman Jr..

Triple H gets a sleeperhold on Brian Pillman Jr..

Andre Chase makes the save.

Triple H and Shawn Michaels whip Brian Pillman Jr. into the ropes.

They hit Brian Pillman Jr. with a double fist to the midsection.

Shawn Michaels leaves the ring.

Triple H takes Brian Pillman Jr. down with a spinebuster slam.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, kickout.

Triple H puts Brian Pillman Jr. in a choke against the ropes.

Eduardo Knight warns Triple H to let go.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, three.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, three, four.

Triple H uses a reverse neckbreaker on Brian Pillman Jr..

Triple H hits an elbowsmash on Brian Pillman Jr..

Triple H executes the Pedigree against Brian Pillman Jr..

The crowd is going into a frenzy.

Triple H goes for the pin.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, three.

Brian Pillman Jr. has been eliminated.

Triple H executes the Pedigree against Dax Harwood.

The crowd erupts.

Triple H goes for the pin.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, ** Jimmy Hart puts Dax Harwood's foot on the rope.

Triple H hits a low blow on Dax Harwood.

Triple H catches Dax Harwood in an abdominal stretch.

Dax Harwood is struggling to reach the ropes.

Dax Harwood is struggling to reach the ropes.

Dax Harwood grabs the ropes after holding out for 23 seconds.

Triple H throws Dax Harwood into the turnbuckle, but Dax Harwood reverses it.

Dax Harwood attempts a Northern Lights suplex, but Triple H counters it with a swinging neckbreaker.

The crowd erupts.

Triple H whips Dax Harwood into the ropes.

Triple H hits Dax Harwood with an elbow.

Triple H executes a reverse neckbreaker against Dax Harwood.

The crowd erupts.

Triple H executes a reverse neckbreaker against Dax Harwood.

Triple H is going for the pin.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.

Triple H tags out to Shawn Michaels.

Cash Wheeler enters the ring and throws Triple H out of the ring.

Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler whip Shawn Michaels into the ropes.

They hit Shawn Michaels with a double backdrop.

Cash Wheeler leaves the ring.

Dax Harwood executes a kick to the midsection against Shawn Michaels.

Dax Harwood performs a snap mare against Shawn Michaels.

Dax Harwood hits a Northern Lights suplex on Shawn Michaels.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, kickout.

Cash Wheeler enters the ring.

Dax Harwood lifts Shawn Michaels up.

Cash Wheeler nails Shawn Michaels with the Big Rig and goes for the pin.

Numerous fans are using Cash Wheeler as target practice.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, Triple H doesn't make it in time... three.

Shawn Michaels has been eliminated.

Number-One-Contenders-Triangle Match:

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) defeated Degeneration X (Shawn Michaels and

Triple H) and Chase U (Andre Chase and Brian Pillman Jr.):

         x Triple H beat Pillman Jr. via the Pedigree in 0:07:37

         x C. Wheeler beat S. Michaels after the Big Rig in 0:21:42

Rating: *** 3/4

[Jimmy Hart interfered against Shawn Michaels.]

[Jimmy Hart interfered against Triple H.]

Elimination Chamber Qualifier

"The Rated R Superstar" Edge vs. Santos Escobar

Santos Escobar whips Edge into the ropes.

Santos Escobar uses a jumping elbow thrust on Edge.

Santos Escobar uses a spinebuster slam on Edge.

Lorrie Woods counts: One, two, kickout.

Santos Escobar works the crowd.

Santos Escobar is being booed like there is no tomorrow.

Santos Escobar tries an enzuigiri, but Edge steps out of the way.

Edge goes for a bulldog, but Santos Escobar blocks it.

Santos Escobar hits Edge.

Numerous fans are using Santos Escobar as target practice.

Edge kicks Santos Escobar.

Edge hits Santos Escobar.

The crowd is behind Edge all the way.

Santos Escobar punches Edge.

Santos Escobar is being booed out of the building.

Edge hits Santos Escobar.

Edge chops Santos Escobar.

The crowd breaks into a "Edge, Edge, Edge" chant.

Santos Escobar hits Edge.

Santos Escobar is being booed out of the building.

Santos Escobar punches Edge.

Santos Escobar punches Edge.

Santos Escobar whips Edge into the ropes, but Edge reverses it.

Edge hits Santos Escobar with a backdrop.

Edge runs into the ropes. 

Santos Escobar performs a superkick against Edge.

Santos Escobar uses an inverted atomic drop on Edge.

Santos Escobar kicks Edge.

Numerous fans are using Santos Escobar as target practice.

Santos Escobar hits Edge.

Santos Escobar hits Edge.

Santos Escobar executes a Muscle Buster against Edge.

Santos Escobar executes the Legado against Edge.

Santos Escobar goes for the pin.

Lorrie Woods counts: One, two, three.

[Elimination Chamber Qualifier]:

Santos Escobar pinned Edge with the Legado in 0:05:32. 

Rating: ***

Semi-Main Event: No Holds Barred

Darby Allin vs. Walter

Walter hits a release German suplex on Darby Allin.

Walter works the crowd.

Walter goes for an uranage, but Darby Allin counters it with an elbowsmash.

Darby Allin executes an Asai Coffin Drop against Walter.

The crowd is behind Darby Allin all the way.

Darby Allin performs a headbutt to the midsection against Walter.

Darby Allin whips Walter into the turnbuckle.

Darby Allin runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Walter lifts his knee.

Walter takes Darby Allin down with a double underhook suplex.

Walter locks Darby Allin in a choke sleeper.

Darby Allin grabs the ropes after being locked in the hold for 5 seconds.

Walter goes for a snap mare, but Darby Allin blocks it.

Darby Allin uses a slap on Walter.

Darby Allin hits a slap on Walter.

Darby Allin executes a springboard armdrag against Walter.

Darby Allin hits the Diamond Dust on Walter.

Darby Allin runs into the ropes. 

Walter misses with a clothesline.

Darby Allin hits Walter with a shoulderblock.

Darby Allin performs a snap mare against Walter.

Darby Allin covers Walter.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, kickout.

Darby Allin executes a headbutt to the midsection against Walter.

Darby Allin uses a high speed sunset flip on Walter.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, kickout.

Darby Allin goes for a Fujiwara armbar, but Walter blocks it.

Walter punches Darby Allin.

Walter punches Darby Allin.

Walter punches Darby Allin.

Walter takes Darby Allin down with a bodyslam.

Walter uses a back suplex on Darby Allin.

Walter whips Darby Allin into the ropes.

Walter executes a bodyslam against Darby Allin.

Walter executes the Power Bomb against Darby Allin.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, three.

The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

[Semi-Main Event: No Holds Barred]: No-Time-Limit-No-Countout-No-DQ-Match:

Walter pinned Darby Allin with the Power Bomb in 0:06:49. 

Rating: ****

Main Event

Kurt Angle vs. The Big Show (C)

Kurt Angle gives him a flying dropkick, but The Big Show only stares at him.

Kurt Angle uses a back elbow on The Big Show.

Kurt Angle tries an enzuigiri, but The Big Show steps out of the way.

The Big Show attempts a bearhug, but Kurt Angle counters it with a punch.

Kurt Angle uses a dropkick to the knee on The Big Show.

Kurt Angle works the crowd.

The cheers for Kurt Angle are drowning out the boos.

Kurt Angle executes a clothesline against The Big Show.

Kurt Angle is going for the pin.

Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, kickout.

Kurt Angle throws The Big Show into the turnbuckle.

Kurt Angle runs shoulder-first into the corner, but The Big Show lifts his knee.

The Big Show performs an open-handed chop against Kurt Angle.

The Big Show hits an open-handed chop on Kurt Angle.

The Big Show goes for a hiptoss, but Kurt Angle counters it with a lariat.

Kurt Angle hits a stomp on The Big Show.

Kurt Angle gives him a flying forearm, but The Big Show doesn't budge.

The Big Show uses a headbutt on Kurt Angle.

The Big Show runs into the ropes. 

Kurt Angle hits The Big Show with a kick.

Kurt Angle hits a forearm to the back on The Big Show.

Kurt Angle uses a stomp on The Big Show.

Kurt Angle whips The Big Show into the ropes, but The Big Show reverses it.

The Big Show executes a kick to the head against Kurt Angle.

The boos are resurfacing again.

The Big Show hits a spear on Kurt Angle.

The Big Show hits an open-handed chop on Kurt Angle.

The Big Show hits a vertical suplex on Kurt Angle.

The Big Show goes for a headbutt, but Kurt Angle blocks it.

Kurt Angle attempts a flying forearm, but The Big Show steps out of the way.

The crowd is wildly cheering The Big Show with only a few scattered boos audible.

The Big Show executes the Choke Slam against Kurt Angle.

The Big Show goes for the pin.

Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, three.

[Main Event]:

The Big Show pinned Kurt Angle with the Choke Slam in 0:08:03. 

Rating: ** 3/4

(The Big Show retained the ACW World Heavyweight Championship.)

Card rating: *** 1/2