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Opening
Miz and Maryse were in the ring and Miz was typically talking about how great he was. After discussing Dean Ambrose's title shot tonight, he told the crowd he had one resolution for the New Year: to be more forgiving. He called out Renee Young. Instead Dean Ambrose came out. Miz left the ring and Maryse slapped Ambrose. Miz said the hard part of the night for Ambrose was over because Maryse hit harder than Miz.
Baron Corbin vs Dolph Ziggler
Baron Corbin defeated Dolph Ziggler by pin fall. After the match, Corbin went to get a chair. Kalisto came out to help Ziggler. Corbin tried to hit Kalisto but he hit Corbin, got the chair and challenged Corbin to come back. Corbin left. When Kalisto turned around, Ziggler hit him with a super kick and told Kalisto he didn't need his help.
Becky Lynch vs La Luchadora
Becky Lynch defeated La Luchadora by pin fall. She then unmasked La Luchadora and it was Alexa Bliss. The real La Luchadora then came from under the ring and attacked Lynch.
WWE Championship Contract Signing
This was moderated by Daniel Bryan. Cena came out first. AJ came out and questioned why Cena gets a title shot when he was gone for 4 months. Bryan said it was for ratings. Bryan wished them good luck and left the ring. AJ talked about Cena not belonging on Smackdown and that he needed the title win to prove himself. He signed the contract. Cena told AJ he made the biggest mistake of his life: pissing off John Cena. He said he lost all respect for AJ and trash talked him. After he finally signed the contract, Baron Corbin came out. Corbin announced his entry into the Royal Rumble. He argued with Cena, who flipped over the table and challenged Corbin. AJ attacked Cena and he and Corbin left.
Carmella vs Aliyah
Carmella defeated Aliyah by pin fall
American Alpha vs Breezango
American Alpha squashed Breezango
WWE Intercontinental Title Match: Champion the Miz vs Dean Ambrose
Dean Ambrose defeated the Miz by pin fall to become the new Intercontinental Champion
Miz and Maryse were in the ring and Miz was typically talking about how great he was. After discussing Dean Ambrose's title shot tonight, he told the crowd he had one resolution for the New Year: to be more forgiving. He called out Renee Young. Instead Dean Ambrose came out. Miz left the ring and Maryse slapped Ambrose. Miz said the hard part of the night for Ambrose was over because Maryse hit harder than Miz.
Baron Corbin vs Dolph Ziggler
Baron Corbin defeated Dolph Ziggler by pin fall. After the match, Corbin went to get a chair. Kalisto came out to help Ziggler. Corbin tried to hit Kalisto but he hit Corbin, got the chair and challenged Corbin to come back. Corbin left. When Kalisto turned around, Ziggler hit him with a super kick and told Kalisto he didn't need his help.
Becky Lynch vs La Luchadora
Becky Lynch defeated La Luchadora by pin fall. She then unmasked La Luchadora and it was Alexa Bliss. The real La Luchadora then came from under the ring and attacked Lynch.
WWE Championship Contract Signing
This was moderated by Daniel Bryan. Cena came out first. AJ came out and questioned why Cena gets a title shot when he was gone for 4 months. Bryan said it was for ratings. Bryan wished them good luck and left the ring. AJ talked about Cena not belonging on Smackdown and that he needed the title win to prove himself. He signed the contract. Cena told AJ he made the biggest mistake of his life: pissing off John Cena. He said he lost all respect for AJ and trash talked him. After he finally signed the contract, Baron Corbin came out. Corbin announced his entry into the Royal Rumble. He argued with Cena, who flipped over the table and challenged Corbin. AJ attacked Cena and he and Corbin left.
Carmella vs Aliyah
Carmella defeated Aliyah by pin fall
American Alpha vs Breezango
American Alpha squashed Breezango
WWE Intercontinental Title Match: Champion the Miz vs Dean Ambrose
Dean Ambrose defeated the Miz by pin fall to become the new Intercontinental Champion
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