I was fortunate to be able to choose an off-day since I was required to work on Saturday (June 29). Hence I chose Thursday... giving me the chance to drop by the hotel to try my luck.
About a dozen WWE fans were already there when I reached at 12 plus. We saw Superstars such as Tyson Kidd (working as production crew ever since his retirement), Curt Hawkins, The Revival, Bobby Lashley, Shinsuke Nakamura, Ricochet and Zack Ryder.
A few of us guys followed Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows to the mall of Marina Square. It was after the Good Brothers exited from GNC that we got to take photo with them.
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Before I made my way to the Stadium, I saw the Swiss Superman Cesaro, the Beast Slayer Seth Rollins, and The Man Becky Lynch enter the hotel.
The Merchandise stall was set up at around 4 pm, and myself plus afew friends were able to buy some stuff early, before the queue got worse. $50 for a T-shirt, $30 for cap and gloves, $25 for programme booklet, $20 for autographed poster, $10 for pendant.
Had early dinner at Leisure Park, and we gathered at the Loading Bay area to wait for the Superstars to arrive.
Before I entered the Stadium, I joined the fans in posing with the replica championship belts... gosh are they heavy!!
I was astonished to learn how near my seat was to the entrance ramp
Much like 2 years ago, Mike Rome was the ring announcer. Except this time he did so alone, as Jojo had taken maternity leave following the birth of her son last month. We all know who the daddy of the baby is...
Opening match... Six Men tag match
AJ Styles, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows vs Baron Corbin, Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre
Fans were booing Baron Corbin very loudly (esp when Mike Rome proclaimed him as "the man who defeated Kurt Angle in his retirement match at WrestleMania 35), while giving some cheers to Lashley and McIntyre. Most of the cheers went to the Phenomenal AJ Styles. The former Bullet Club members won after AJ delivered the Phenomenal Forearm onto the Constable.
Second match... The IIconics vs the Kabuki Warriors
The Women's Tag Team Champions were first to come up, drawing some heat by proclaiming that Singapore stinks. As the Aussie duo got into the ring, many male fans couldn't stop staring at Billie's huge butt. The duo proclaimed the tag team match to be a non-title match, and did their trademark IIconic pose. The Japanese duo then slowly made their way to the ring. The adorable Kairi Sane placed her pirate hat on a lucky female fan. The Aussie girls truly underestimated the more experienced duo, as Asuka did a flying butt bump onto Billie through the ropes to prevent her from distracting Kairi who was on the top rope. Kairi then did her insane elbow drop onto Peyton to win the match.
Fun facts: fans were chanting "2... SWEEEET!!" whenever a Superstar kicked out at a 2-count. Also, when the referee made the 10-count, fans were saying out "ONE!! TWO!! THREE" and so on. BUT deep down they wanted to count "TEN!! TEN!! TEN!!" but they can't because the originator for the perfect 10, who is coincidentally the boyfriend of Peyton, is now signed to a rival wrestling company.
Third match: Cesaro vs Braun Strowman
Poor Cesaro... ever since he was forced to go solo in mid April (given Sheamus' current spinal injury, which could potentially lead to a premature retirement) he had suffered several losses and he had to be given a generic Titantron with generic music. He battled against the Monster Among Men, trying to do the Giant Swing and even the Neutralizer. Though the match already ended, Cesaro wasn't quite done; he and Braun brawled outside the ring, and when Cesaro threw Braun back into the ring, he was deciding between various weapons, and then pulled out a table, prompting the fans to chant "E-C-DUB!! E-C-DUB!!" Cesaro then tried to suplex Strowman throught the table, but the tables had turned (sic) and Braun powerslammed the Swiss Cyborg through the table. Strowman later ripped out his sweaty singlet and threw it to the crowd. See his sweaty body, man he really looks like a burly pig (esp since he's born in 1983, the year of the Pig!)
Fourth match... WWE Women's Championship match, Becky Lynch (c) vs Alexa Bliss
Breaking tradition, the Women's Champion came out first, and everyone was going "WHOAA WHOAAA"... and her entrance was rudely interrupted by a sneak attack from the challenger Alexa Bliss. What the hell, Alexa?!? Why must you go spoil market??? One guy standing in front of me was exclaiming "Oh shit, her butt!!" to which I laughed and agreed with him. Alexa taunted The man briefly, infuriating Becky and causing her to run back to the ring and battle against Alexa. After a long fight, Alexa tried to do the Twisted Bliss moonsault, and tried a few roll-ups, only to be trapped in the Dis-Arm-Her lock and having no choice but to tap out. As Alexa slowly made her way to the entrance ramp, a few guys were going "Hey Alexa!! Why your butt still so big ah" and Becky raised the Women's Championship up high as she made her way back to the locker room. 15 minute intermission.
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