Backlash:
September 15th:
Charlotte, North Carolina
Pre-show recap:
This is a quick recap of the matches that took place on the pre-show and the one key segment that happened on it:
Kalisto w/Sin Cara vs Oney Lorcan w/Danny Burch
Match summary: Both men are very familiar with each other at this point so there is no feeling out process in the early stages. Oney uses his strikes as he starts battering the hell out of the luchador in this match. Kallisto holds his own and tries to fight back using his Lucha libre skills. On the outside Danny Burch stays out of it with Sin Cara ready for a fight should he get involved. In the closing stages of the match, Kalisto is on the top rope as Danny Burch approaches Kalisto distracting him. Sin Cara attacks Danny Burch stopping him from getting involved. Kalisto turns back around into a European Uppercut from Oney Lorcan. Oney grabs hold of Kalisto and hits him with a massive superplex planting Kalisto. Oney makes the cover and picks up the win!
Winner via pinfall: Oney Lorcan (9:24)
Post-match Sin Cara stops attacking Danny Burch and slides into the ring checking on his friend. Oney Lorcan starts to retreat and joins Danny Burch on the outside. The One Twos start trash talking the Lucha Dragons in the ring. The Lucha Dragons look annoyed after losing to their rivals tonight.
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We cut to the backstage area as we can see Rey Mysterio and Humberto Carrillo getting out of a car they were sharing. Humberto goes to get their bags out of the trunk as he is clobbered from behind by ILJA DRAGUNOV! Rey sees what is happening but he gets attacked from behind by CESARO! Both members of the Ungovenables start laying a beating on the pair as Ilja SLAMS HUMBERTO'S ARM INSIDE THE TRUNK causing Humberto to yell out in pain.
Cesaro meanwhile grabs hold of Rey, lifting the Cruiserweight champion into the air and slams him back first onto THE FRONT OF THE CAR! Rey's back bounces off the car as Cesaro starts hitting him with several European uppercuts really laying into Rey and then hits him with a RICOLA BOMB onto the hard concrete floor. As this is going on we see Andrade Cien Almas and Zelina Vega walking over with massive smiles. Andrade has his hands behind his back as Zelina turns to Andrade.
Zelina Vega: Show them what happens when they disrespect us.
Andrade removes his hands from behind his back and reveals he is holding the Money in the Bank briefcase. Andrade instructs Cesaro to give Rey a bit more of a beating as he first makes his way over to Humberto and gets Ilja to hold his arm in place over the briefcase! Humberto is already in pain as Andrade jumps into the air STOMPING ON HUMBERTO'S ALREADY INJURED HAND! Humberto grabs his arm which is in a massive amount of pain as Andrade and Ilja let out a smirk. Cesaro meanwhile slams Rey's back onto the car.
Andrade slowly walks over to his long term rival. He places the Money in the Bank briefcase on the concrete floor as he grabs Rey Mysterio by the head and hits him with LA SOMBRA ONTO THE MONEY IN THE BANK BRIEFCASE! Rey's head bounces off the briefcase as he is dumped onto the floor out cold. Zelina signals for the trio to leave as a bunch of referees and medics finally make their way to the car park as the pre-show cuts elsewhere.
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Shinsuke Nakamura vs Rusev w/Lana
Match summary: Both men start this match off hot due to their recent rivalry. Rusev is in control in the early stages as Lana cheers her husband on but Shinsuke uses a couple of cheap tricks to get back into the match. It stays fairly even but throughout the match, Shinsuke not only keeps trying to cheat but taunts Lana on the outside. As the match gets to the closing stages Lana has had enough of Shinsuke.
The referee is checking on Rusev who is struggling after an extended amount of time in an armbar. Shinsuke makes his way over to Lana and taunts her once again. Lana responds to this by getting on the apron and slapping him! Shinsuke looks furious but before he can do anything Rusev grabs him from behind and slams him with a massive German suplex! Lana smirks as Rusev gives her a kiss and hits Shinsuke with a MACKAHA KICK! Rusev makes the cover and picks up the win over his former tag team partner.
Winner via pinfall: Rusev (10:28)
Post-match Rusev is joined in the ring by Lana as the couple shares a kiss. Both leave the ring as the commentary team put over how happy the pair will be to have gained a measure of revenge after Shinsuke turned on them. Shinsuke eventually recovers and gets in the referee's face angry about the slap but the referee waves him off. This leaves Shinsuke angry in the ring as he tells Rusev this isn't over!
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The last key segment from the pre-show takes place inside the trainers’ room backstage as Humberto Carrillo and Rey Mysterio are being checked over by medics. As this is happening we see the Raw commissioner Paige walk into the room.
Paige: Rey, Humberto how are you feeling?
Humberto doesn't respond as the medic is checking his hand to see if there is any breakage.
Rey Mysterio: Not great. But I can still defend my title.
Paige: Are you sure? Because I can move it to tomorrow night due to what happened in the car park if you want?
Rey shakes his head.
Rey Mysterio: That's not fair on Mustafa Ali or Noam Dar.
Paige nods as she looks back at Rey.
Paige: OK if you don't want me to move the match to tomorrow's show, the least I can do is delay it until later in the night to give you time to recover.
Paige goes to leave but Rey isn't finished.
Rey Mysterio: Paige, whilst I appreciate it what I really want is to get my hands on Andrade!
Paige nods and leaves the room as we hear Humberto shout in pain as the segment comes to an end. The only other thing worth mentioning from the pre-show is the pre-show panel telling us that Bobby Lashley's open challenge will now start the main show instead of the Cruiserweight title triple threat!
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Main Show:
We get the usual video introduction to the pay-per-view proper before cutting to the commentary team of Michael Cole and Big Show who welcome us to the PPV. They give us a quick recap of the card before reminding us that as announced on the pre-show we are starting the show off with Bobby Lashley's open challenge!
*DOMINANCE*
Boos from the crowd as Bobby Lashley makes his way out to the ring followed by Lio Rush who is wearing sunglasses and is holding a microphone. As they make their way into the ring Bobby Lashley looks stoic whilst Lio Rush has a cocky smirk on his face. Bobby Lashley starts flexing his muscles as he looks to speak.
Lio Rush: Now, the main man, walking Armageddon himself, the all-mighty Bobby Lashley is about to face someone foolish enough to accept his challenge.
Bobby carries on showing off his muscles as Lio pulls the microphone away from his mouth and off-mic hypes up Lashley.
Lio Rush: Who would be stupid enough to accept the challenge? Is it a rookie looking to make a name for himself? Is it some legend looking for one last payday? Is it...
Lio Rush stops for a moment as the crowd start to chants “Brock Lesnar” which gets Lashley's attention and makes him smile? Lio however chuckles to himself...
Lio Rush: Even Brock Lesnar would fall to Lashley. No one can step up to the almighty when it comes to power! Hell, he has an even better MMA record than Brock!
Loud boos from the crowd but Michael Cole chimes in to add that what Lio Rush is saying is correct.
Lio Rush: So even if it Brock Lesnar himself, the only man who is walking out of this match victorious is the main man...
A loud pop from the live crowd partly due to surprise and partly due to his short time on NXT as DOLPH ZIGGLER'S music hits. The show-off slowly walks out with the NXT NORTH AMERICAN TITLE around his waist. Big Show gives us a quick recap of Dolph's last few months with him going to NXT to find himself after losing to Andrade and Cesaro two nights in a row.
Michael Cole tells us he managed to become North American champion beating the Velveteen Dream and this Wednesday he has a title defense against Rodrick Strong on the first-ever NXT live on the USA network! Lio Rush makes his way out of the ring as Dolph Ziggler passes his title to the timekeeper and joins Lashley in the ring. The referee then calls for the bell to get this underway!
Bobby Lashley's open challenge: Bobby Lashley vs Dolph Ziggler
Once the bell rings Bobby Lashley charges in looking to take Ziggler down but Ziggler being a veteran he is able to avoid Lashley. Lashley keeps charging at Ziggler looking to take him down to the mat but Ziggler keeps ducking and diving which frustrates him! Lashley can be seen getting angry at this as Lio Rush on the outside tries to tell the big man to keep his cool but Lashley gets distracted by this and tells Lio Rush to be quiet!
Bobby Lashley turns back around and is met by a dropkick from Ziggler! Bobby Lashley rolls out of the ring after the dropkick as Lio Rush approaches his ally. Lio looks to make sure Lashley is OK but the big man pushes him away as Dolph Ziggler wipes out Bobby Lashley with a diving crossbody! Dolph Ziggler gets back to his feet getting a decent amount of cheers from the fans as he grabs Bobby Lashley and rolls him back into the ring.
Ziggler looks to keep the pressure up as he hits Bobby Lashley with the HEARTSTOPPER (successive elbow drops to the chest). He peppers Lashley with the elbows as he looks to keep the big man down getting 10 of them off! Ziggler gets to his feet and hypes himself up as he grabs hold of Bobby Lashley. He looks to work over the big man but Bobby Lashley overpowers him!
Dolph Ziggler flops back in his over the top style bouncing off the ropes as Lashley looks pissed. Lashley grabs hold of Ziggler and tosses him around the ring! Lashley charges at Ziggler and clobbers him with a massive shoulderblock sending Ziggler towards the corner of the ring! Lio on the outside is starting to get hyped as Lashley charges in and shoulder barges Ziggler in the corner multiple times!
The referee gets to a 4 count before Lashley finally stops squashing Ziggler in the corner, with the big man clearly heated. He grabs Ziggler lifting him off the mat and tosses him across the ring with an OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX! Bobby Lashley makes his way over to Dolph Ziggler and starts laying into Ziggler with several left and rights battering the North American champion.
Lashley lifts him off the mat and plants him with a THURST SPINEBUSTER! Lashley makes the first cover of the match 1 2 Ziggler kicks out! Lio cheers Lashley on as the main man just frowns and looks to carry on the beating! Bobby drags Ziggler off the mat and onto his shoulders as he puts him in the TORTURE RACK! Lashley starts wrenching on the back of Ziggler looking to destroy it!
Ziggler is in a lot of pain as Lashley keeps working over the back and mid-section as he tries to force a tap out! Ziggler though desperately tries to fight back and gets an arm free as he starts elbowing Lashley in the head! Lashley weakens his grip slightly due to the elbows to the head and Ziggler transitions it into a SLEEPER HOLD! Ziggler locks in his old finisher and a move we have seen put away Lashley in the past!
Lio Rush on the outside starts shouting at Lashley encouraging his client to find a way out and Lashley has learned from the past as he sends Ziggler back first into the turnbuckles a couple of times until he is forced to let go to of the hold! Ziggler falls in the corner as Lashley stumbles away towards the center of the ring struggling for breath! Ziggler though wakes up and hits Lashley with a FAMOUSER! Ziggler makes the cover 1 2 Lashley kicks out!
Ziggler unlike earlier this year remains calm and doesn't show any frustration at Lashley kicking out at 2. Instead, he looks to go right back on the attack as Lio Rush on the outside looks slightly worried. Ziggler once again bends down and locks in a crossface as he once again targets the neck and head of Lashley tonight. Lashley on the mat is struggling as Ziggler wrenches the hold back tight wearing down the larger opponent.
Lashley doesn't bother going to the ropes and instead uses his insane strength to overpower Ziggler and breaks free from the submission hold! Ziggler gets back to his feet as Lashley catches him as he charges in and hits him with an EXPLODER SUPLEX! Ziggler flies across the ring with a thud as Lashley leans on the ropes getting his breath back after having his neck worked over. Ziggler is meanwhile clutching his back as he rises to his feet and is met with a thunderous CLOTHESLINE!
Lashley takes Ziggler clean off his feet as he makes a cover 1 2 Ziggler kicks out! Bobby looks angry as he grabs Ziggler from behind and starts to lock in a REAR NAKED CHOKE! Lashley full-on wrenches on the neck of Ziggler who is really struggling in the hold. Lio on the outside is getting pumped up as he encourages Lashley to finish Ziggler off! Lashley wrenches back even further... as Ziggler uses that momentum to pin Lashley's shoulders to the mat in a jackknife position!
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Lashley kicks out!
Dolph nearly picked up the win thanks to some veteran cunning! He tries to roll away and gets some distance but Lashley isn't going to let him do that! He grabs hold of Ziggler and slams Ziggler down to the mat with a POWERBOMB! Lashley makes the cover 1 2 Ziggler kicks out! Lashley mounts Ziggler as he starts peppering him once again with several hard strikes as the North American champion struggles to defend himself. Bobby gets back to his feet as he drags Dolph Ziggler off the mat once again and slams him back down with a CHOKESLAM! Lashley makes the cover once again
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Ziggler kicks out!
Lashley shakes his head as he looks to the outside. Lio Rush nods and Lashley looks to end this! Lashley makes his way to the corner as Dolph starts to stumble to his feet. Lashley charges in looking for a SPEAR...SUPERKICK FROM DOLPH ZIGGLER! Lashley goes flying back into the ropes due to the impact of the superkick and bounces back off them into Ziggler who locks in a SLEEPER HOLD!
Ziggler this time has it locked in tight in the center of the ring as Lashley very quickly falls to his knees due to the impact of being hit with the superkick and the sleeper hold! The referee goes over to Lashley and starts to lift his arm! The referee lifts it into the air three times and each time it drops causing the referee to call for the bell!
Winner via submission: Dolph Ziggler (8:48)
Dolph Ziggler lets go of the hold as soon as the referee calls for the bell and stumbles to his feet, selling the impact of Lashley's moves throughout this encounter. Lio on the outside meanwhile throws his sunglasses to the floor. The commentary team put this win over as a massive upset and a big return to Monday Night Raw for Dolph Ziggler. Dolph makes his way to the timekeeper's area as he grabs hold of his North American title and lifts it into the air to cheers from the live crowd.
Once again Big Show and Michael Cole start selling NXT's first show on the USA network this coming Sunday and mention the momentum that Ziggler just gained heading into that match. Back in the ring, Bobby Lashley is just starting to come to as Lio Rush slides into the ring to makes sure he is OK. Lio helps Lashley up but Lashley pushes him away clearly angry. He can be heard shouting at Lio that “his plan failed” before storming off. Lio makes sure to follow after Bobby who marches backstage.
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We quickly cut backstage as we can see Becky Lynch and The Divas of Doom are in a locker room together as they are getting ready for their 6-woman tag later on tonight. None of them are really talking to each other as Becky Lynch and Natalya side-eye each other whilst Beth is training on her own. The commentary team wonder if the group can get along when they face the Real Horsewomen later on tonight.
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*FOR THE BETTER*
When we return to the ring Drew Gulak's music hits as he makes his way down the ramp in a sports tracksuit ahead of his match with Chad Gable. He looks focused as he steps into the ring. Big Show tells us tonight is about Drew Gulak proving a point and showing Chad Gable he should have come to him for coaching, not Kurt Angle.
*ELITE*
Chad Gable makes his way out joined by his manager and coach in recent times Kurt Angle. Kurt Angle's appearance gets a great reaction from the live crowd and a few fans even start up the famous “YOU SUCK” chants as Gable and Angle walk to the ring. Gable is frowning as he looks at Gulak in the ring as Michael Cole reminds us that Gulak cheap shotted Angle on Raw this week. Big Show says Angle will have spoken to Gable and advised him to not allow that to affect his judgment tonight. Gable steps into the ring as Gulak shouts “How Kurt?” trying to get a rise out of Gable but it doesn't work. The referee then calls for the bell to get this underway.
Chad Gable w/Kurt Angle vs Drew Gulak
Once the bell rings Gulak makes another comment about beating up Kurt Angle but Gable responds by shaking his head and staying calm. Gable makes his way over to Gulak as the Cruiserweights lock up in the center of the ring. Both men grapple in the center of the ring as they via for control but Gulak takes control of the exchange and places Gable in a headlock as he grinds Gable down to the mat.
Gulak looks directly at Angle and starts mocking the hall of Famer. Angle shakes his head ignoring Gulak. Gulak looks to transition the hold but Gable gets a few punches off forcing Gulak to let go. Gable rolls to the corner towards Kurt Angle as Drew Gulak gets to his feet and smirks allowing Gable to speak to his manager. Gable nods listening to his manager before making his way back over to the center of the ring looking to lock up with Drew Gulak once again.
This time just as it looks like Gulak is about to win the lock-up, Gable transitions and counters hitting Gulak with a judo throw sending Gulak across the ring! Gulak lands on his back as he looks annoyed. Kurt Angle claps on the outside as Gable doesn't stop there and charges at Gulak hitting him with a dropkick sending him into the corner of the ring!
Gulak's back bounces off the turnbuckles as Chad Gable hits a monkey flip sending Gulak back into the center of the ring! Gable makes his way back to the center of the ring and makes the cover 1 Gulak kicks out! Gable, once again he looks to lock up with Gulak. Gulak again looks like he might be about to take control but this time Gable transitions into a bow and arrow hold! Gable once again shows up Gulak!
Gable stretches Gulak's back as the technical expert struggles in the hold! Gulak though gets a limb onto the ropes (his foot) forcing a break! Gable lets go as Gulak uses the ropes to get to his feet. Gable smiles as he looks at Kurt Angle on the outside who nods at his protégé. Gulak meanwhile frowns and glares at Kurt Angle on the outside. Gulak angrily makes his way back to the center of the ring as he locks up with Gable for the fourth time!
It looks like Gable is going to take control until Gulak gets an arm free and RAKES GABLE'S EYE! Boos from the crowd as Gulak smirks and wrestles Gable down to the mat as he looks to work over him! Gulak starts grinding Gable down as the crowd carries on booing him but Gulak doesn't care as he looks to go to work. Gulak starts to focus his attack on Gable's right arm as he twists it and locks in a few different holds.
Michael Cole on commentary wonders why Gulak is attacking the arm but Show mentions this will be a plan from Gulak to take away Gable's submission holds! Kurt Angle on the outside tells Gable to keep focused as Gulak keeps up the pressure on the right arm as he places it on the mat and just starts stomping on it! Gable has to roll away due to the pain so Gulak follows up with a low lariat! Gulak makes the cover putting pressure on the right arm 1 2 Gable kicks out!
Gulak gets to his feet and once again look to start stomping and kicking the right arm as we hear Angle say something on the outside as Gable counters grabbing the ankle of Gulak and locks in the ANKLE LOCK! Gable catches Gulak by surprise with the shock counter! Drew scrambles to the ropes and grabs them, almost hugging the ropes. Gable lets go of the hold on the count of 3 giving Gulak some breathing room.
Gulak gets back to his feet selling a slight limp as Gable sends Gulak out of the ring with a dropkick! The crowd is getting behind Gable as Kurt Angle on the outside nods like a proud dad. Chad climbs onto the apron as he lines up the rising Drew Gulak and connects with an APRON CANNONBALL SENTON wiping out Gulak! Gable gets back to his feet and rolls Gulak back inside the ring. Gable makes the cover 1 2 Gulak kicks out!
Chad Gable gets back to his feet as he looks over to Kurt Angle who nods. Chad Gable goes back on the attack as he starts to work over Gulak's leg. Gable is working with precision as he looks to set Drew Gulak up for the Ankle Lock one more time. Gable works over the leg of Gulak for about a minute causing a decent amount of pain until Gulak gets to the ropes forcing a break once again! Gable releases the hold as Gulak retreats to the outside.
This time Gulak smartly rolls towards the ramp getting some distance from Chad Gable. Gable though doesn't want to let up and follows Gulak to the ramp! As Chad makes his way towards Gulak he gets caught with a European uppercut sending Gable backwards. Gulak starts tapping his head and mocks Kurt Angle. Gulak turns around and catches the rising Chad Gable with a lariat as in the ring the referee gets to a 4 count.
Gulak grabs hold of Gable and sends him into the barricade with a snap suplex! Gulak smirks as he makes his way back into the ring. The referee is now on a 5 count as Gulak tells him to count faster! The referee carries on counting as Gable tries to recover on the outside.
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Gable slides into the ring breaking the count!
Gulak though pounces immediately and starts stomping the hell out of Gable! Gable gets his right arm onto the ropes but Gulak seeing this just starts stomping the right arm forcing him to let go! The referee has to tell Gulak off for his actions and warns he will DQ him if he carries on! Gulak puts his hands up before grabbing Gable and body slamming him onto the ring ropes! Gulak pulls Gable away from the ropes and makes the cover 1 2 Gable kicks out!
Gulak stays on the ground as he pounds Gable with a few punches before returning to Gable's right arm. Gulak grabs the right arm twisting it once again as he tries to lock in an armbar! Gulak gets it in tight as Gable is in a lot of pain. Gable though wisely starts to maneuver his body looking for the ropes but Gulak seeing this lets go of the hold and jumps into the air stomping on Gable stopping his momentum!
He yanks Gable off the mat and hits him with a belly to back suplex backbreaker! Gable clutches his back as Gulak makes the cover, once again pressing on the right arm! 1 2 Gable kicks out! Gulak looks to keep the pressure up as grabs hold of Gable and locks him in a surfboard stretch as he yanks on not only the right arm but now also works on his back! He wrenches the hold back putting pressure on Gable's back as Angle watches on!
Gulak eventually releases the hold as he dumps Gable to the mat and thinks about how he is going to end this! Gulak yanks Gable off the mat and plants him with a powerbomb! Gulak makes the cover once again pressing the right arm 1 2 Gable kicks out! Gulak is starting to get a little frustrated as on the outside we hear Angle cheering Gable on! And this gets Gulak's attention!
He starts trash talking to Kurt Angle before he looks to grab Chad Gable's leg and locks in an ANKLE LOCK! Loud boos from the crowd for the total disrespect being shown by Drew Gulak using Kurt's own signature move against Gable! Gulak tries to lock it in tight but Gable knows the move inside out thanks to Kurt and counters flipping Gulak over into the ropes!
Gulak bounces back as Gable grabs hold of him hitting him with a judo throw! Gulak grabs his back and gets back up as Gable drags him from behind and hits him with a GERMAN SUPLEX... BUT HE HOLDS ON! Gable yanks him back up and plants him with another German suplex! Gable holds on and hits a THIRD HOLDING THE BRIDGE!
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Gulak kicks out!
Gulak's arrogance nearly cost him! Gable though isn't about to get cocky like Gulak did as he nods to Kurt. He goes to grab Gulak taking a little longer then he would like due to the damage done to his right arm and plants him with a DRAGON SUPLEX! Gable makes the cover once again 1 2 Gulak kicks out! Gable nods his head as he looks to end this as climbs to the top rope. He takes a moment to set himself up as he hits Drew Gulak with a DIVING MOONSAULT! Gable makes the cover
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Gulak kicks out!
Gable gets to his feet as he looks to Kurt who nods to finish this. Gable makes his way to the ankle of Gulak as he looks to lock in the ANKLE LOCK but Gulak desperately fights him off and boots the arm of Gable! Gable clutches it as Gulak rolls him up!
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GABLE ROLLS THROUGH!
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GULAK ROLLS THROUGH!
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GABLE ROLLS THROUGH AND LOCKS IN THE ANKLE LOCK!
Gulak is trapped in the ankle lock in the center of the ring! He tries to make it to the ropes but Gable has got the grapevine locked in tight! Gulak holds on for a few more seconds before realizing he has no choice but to tap out!
Winner via submission: Chad Gable (12:22)
Chad Gable lets go of the ankle lock and drops Gulak's leg to the mat as he gets to his feet celebrating his victory tonight! Kurt Angle climbs into the ring and gives Gable a hug, proud of his performance tonight against a very game Gulak. Drew meanwhile rolls out of the ring shaking his head as he limps up the ramp. Back in the ring, Kurt makes sure to raise Gable's left arm due to the damage to the right arm throughout the match.
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We then cut backstage as we can see Renee Young stood ready for an interview.
Renee Young: Would you please welcome my guests at this time: The Universal Champion Seth Rollins and The Street Profits!
Seth Rollins walks front and center of the trio who have formed a sort of alliance over the last month. The Street Profits meanwhile are dancing and having fun with red cups in their hands.
Renee Young: All three of you have a big night tonight. Seth, you defend your Universal Title against the Phenomenal one AJ Styles whilst Montez and Angelo you take on The Club for the Raw Tag team titles. How are you three feeling ahead of your matches?
Montez Ford: How are we feeling? We are about to electrify the Raw tag team division. Me and Angelo are taking this entire division by storm.
Angelo Dawkins: You tell'em Montez.
Montez Ford: You boys may think we ain't a serious threat because we have yet to become champions in WWE but tonight we finally break that duck!
Angelo Dawkins: And we will toast with the man who will still be the Universal Champion Seth Freakin Rollins!
Rollins can't help but smile at the jovial nature of his two friends tonight.
Seth Rollins: AJ might be Phenomenal but this show is Monday Night Rollins for a reason and tonight I will burn it down as I keep my Universal title!
Seth walks off followed by The Street Profits as we cut back to the ring ahead of the next match.
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*LOYALTY IS EVERYTHING*
Boos from the crowd as we return to the ring as Shayna Baszler makes her way out followed by her two goons Marina Sharif and Jessamyn Duke ahead of this 6-man tag. They walk down the ramp as Michael Cole hypes up their MMA feats and mentions the 2 long-dominant reigns Shayna Baszler had down in NXT. Once in the ring, Shayna stands front and center ready to start the match.
*GLAMAZONE*
The Divas of Doom make their way out next getting a decent reaction from the live crowd as they look focused on getting the job done tonight. Beth walks ahead of Natalya and looks like she is going to step into the ring but Natalya stops her as she suggests waiting for Becky to make her way out.
*CELTIC INVASION*
Becky Lynch makes her way out getting a thunderous ovation from the live crowd as she sprints down the ramp and right past her tag team partners! She slides into the ring ready for a fight but Shayna rolls out of the ring to boos. Shayna mocks Becky making her even angrier. Becky demands Shayna steps into the ring right now but Shayna shakes her head. The referee asks Becky to back off as The Divas of Doom climb into the ring.
Beth tells Becky that she is starting the match which makes Becky smirk as she tells Beth to get on the apron. Beth gets right in Becky's face as neither woman looks likely to back down. Natalya once again has to place peacemaker as she tells Beth to do what Becky says. Beth glares at her friend before climbing onto the apron. Becky turns around to face the Real Horsewomen who smirk as Shayna steps into the ring ready to start the match.
The Real Horsewomen (Shayna Baszler, Marina Sharif and Jessamyn Duke) vs Becky Lynch, Natalya and Beth Phoenix
As soon as the bell rings, Becky starts trash talking Shayna telling her to come face The Man! Shayna smirks and tags in Marina instead to boos from the crowd. Shayna steps onto the apron as she tells Becky she will break her when she chooses to. Marina charges in at Becky who takes her down with an arm drag! Becky now she has grounded Marina and just starts wailing on her!
Becky is laying a beating on one of Shayna's goons as she lifts Marina up and tosses her across the ring with the BEX-PLODER! Marina lands near her corner as Becky leans on the ropes and lets Marina make her way back to her corner. Becky tells Marina she wants the Boss, not the goons which annoys Marina who tags in Jessamyn Duke instead!
Jessamyn Duke charges at Becky who ducks out of the way of a punch and runs off the ropes hitting Duke with a leg lariat! Duke falls to the mat as the crowd cheer The Man on as she dominates The Real Horsewomen here! Becky makes her way over to Jessamyn and starts battering the hell out of her! Becky grabs hold of her and tosses her across the ring into the Horsewomen's corner once again!
Shayna snarls on the apron as Becky dares her to step into the ring with The Man! Shayna has finally had enough and tags herself into the match... as BETH TAGS HERSELF IN AS WELL! Becky spins around as Beth tells her to get out of the ring! Becky gets right in Beth's face asking what the hell was that with Beth pointing out Becky not going for a pin on the other two horsewomen! Natalya is trying to get the two to stop arguing as Marina Sharif runs around the outside and pulls her off the apron!
Becky notices this as Shayna clubs her from behind sending her into Beth. Shayna tosses The Man from the ring to boos from the crowd and makes her way to the down Beth Phoenix! Shayna starts stomping on Beth as she grabs hold of the veteran and brings her back towards the Real Horsewomen's corner. She starts working over Beth's arm and applying pressure to it with stomps. Shayna then turns to Marina and tags her back into the match.
Meanwhile, Becky and Natalya are back on the apron with Becky desperate to get into the ring! Marina starts wrenching on the arm of Beth as she carries on the work started by her leader. She runs off the ropes and connects with a kick to the back before tagging in Jessamyn Duke. Jessamyn Duke carries on where Marina left off and starts working over the arm of Beth. Beth tries to power out but as soon as Jessamyn looks in danger Shayna tags in and takes control sending Beth back into the corner keeping her isolated!
This period of control carries on for a good few minutes as the trio look to pick Beth apart. Lots of targeting the arms as they slowly pick the Glamazon apart. Becky has to be kept under control by Natalya as she wants to go into the ring to stop Shayna! Shayna taunts Becky and Natalya as she grabs Beth's arm and gets it in position as she teases she is about to stomp on it... which prompts Natalya to react instead and charge into the ring attacking Shayna!
A decent pop and louder than usual for anything Natalya does! Both Jessamyn Duke and Marina Sharif charge into the ring looking to stop Natalya but Becky Lynch runs into the ring and helps Natalya fight them off! All 4 women end up on the outside of the ring! Becky starts battering Duke whilst Natalya starts beating on Marina! Back in the ring, Shayna gets back her feet as we see an angry Glamazon!
Shayna charges at Beth who takes her down with a SPEAR! Beth though has to take a moment to grab her arm which is in a lot of pain before she makes the cover 1 2 Shayna kicks out! Beth gets to her feet as she pounds her arm trying to get some feeling back into it. She looks to the corner to make the tag but both Becky and Natalya are busy fighting the other two Real Horsewomen!
Beth shakes her head as she kicks Shayna a few times on the mat before lifting her into the air as she looks to go for the GLAM SLAM! She tries lifting Shayna off the mat but due to the damage done, her arm gives way causing her to drop Shayna! Shayna as soon as she lands looks to pounce as she lifts Beth into the air and plants her with a GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB! Shayna isn't done as she grabs hold of Beth and locks in the KIRIFUDA CLUTCH!
Shayna locks the hold in tight making sure to trap the damaged arm of Beth as well! Beth tries to escape but she soon fades in the hold as she looks to her tag team partners... who are still focused on beating up the other two horsewomen and aren't coming to make the save... so BETH TAPS OUT!
Winners via submission: The Real Horsewomen (6:17)
Beth taps out choosing to live to fight another day as the referee calls for the bell. Shayna smirks as she dumps Beth to the mat. Meanwhile on the outside only now do Natalya and Becky turn their attention back to the ring as they realize they have lost. Shayna stands over Beth teasing an attack but she leaves the ring as soon as Becky and Natalya charge into the ring!
Shayna smirks as she starts to retreat up the ramp as her two goons join her, very much worse for wear. Becky and Natalya check on Beth who responds by pushing Natalya and Becky away blaming them for the loss. Becky goes to confront Beth but Natalya pulls her back leading to an argument between them as well. Beth meanwhile walks off holding her arm as Becky shakes her head leaving Natalya in the ring angry.
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We cut backstage as the commentary team talks about the fact Becky Lynch and The Divas of Doom could not work as a team tonight whilst their opponents The Real Horsewomen were able to. The camera focuses in on The Club getting ready for what could be the biggest night for the group since they reformed!
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*ROOT OF ALL EVIL*
We return to the ring as Aleister Black's music hits. The Dutch Destroyer makes his full entrance getting a loud pop from the crowd in attendance. He slowly marches down the ramp with a focused look on his face. He steps into the ring as Michael Cole reminds us how this feud started, with Black calling out Brock Lesnar but the Ungovenables tried to attack him instead.
*MAKING A DIFFERENCE*
Boos from the crowd as Andrade Cien Almas walks out with the Money in the Bank briefcase in his hand! He is not alone however as he followed by his manager Zelina Vega and the other two Ungovenables Cesaro and Ilja Dragunov. All 4 walk down to the ring with a smug smirk on their faces whilst Black remains as stoic as ever. Andrade passes his Money in the Bank briefcase to Zelina as he steps inside the ring. Andrade stares down Aleister Black as the referee gets ready to call for the bell...
*STARS IN THE NIGHT*
The Raw Commissioner makes her way out to the ring with a microphone in hand as the crowd cheer for the popular authority figure. She does not look happy however as she looks to the ring.
Paige: Zelina, did you think there would be no consequences for your gang's attack on Rey Mysterio earlier tonight? Did you think you would get away with that in my house?
Cheers from the crowd enjoying Paige's popular catchphrase.
Paige: Thanks to your gang's actions I had to delay one of my top matches until later on tonight!
Zelina has now grabbed a microphone as she smiles and looks to respond.
Zelina Vega: Maybe if your Cruiserweight champion showed respect to my clients, they wouldn't have to send a message!
Paige: Well in that case let me send a message of my own. Cesaro, Ilja and Zelina, you three are banned from ringside!
A loud pop from the fans as The Ungovenables complain. Zelina drops the microphone looking to follow after the commissioner but Paige doesn't care as she walks towards the back! Zelina, Cesaro, and Ilja Dragunov have no choice but to follow her to the back leaving Andrade all alone. Andrade shakes his head as Black in the ring remains as stoic as ever. The referee then calls for the bell to get this underway!
Aleister Black vs Andrade Cien Almas
Once the bell rings, both men take a moment to size each other up. Big Show reminds us that these two will be familiar with each other due to their clashes in NXT but Andrade has never defeated Aleister Black! Both men lock up in the center of the ring as they look to take control. They are fairly evenly matched as they battle in the center of the ring as Andrade takes control locking Black in a headlock!
Black though sends Andrade back into the corner of the ring forcing him to break the hold! Black looks to follow up with some chops to the chest but Andrade ducks underneath running off the ropes as Black goes for BLACK MASS EARLY but Andrade stops just before he gets to Black avoiding the lethal move. Andrade smirks as Black remains as stoic as ever as he goes back on the attack.
Black starts firing off a flurry of kicks but Andrade uses his pace to avoid this and takes down Black with a jumping neckbreaker! Andrade makes the first cover of the match 1 Black powers out! Andrade doesn't look surprised Black kicked out so quickly as he rises back to his feet and goes for a kick to the head but Black evades! Black quick as a flash sweeps the leg out bringing Andrade back down to the mat!
Black jumps to his feet looking for a standing double foot stomp but Andrade rolls out of the way avoiding the move... so Black as he lands transitions into a low dropkick to Andrade's head! Black makes the cover 1 Andrade powers out! Both men know they might be in this for the long haul here. Black looks to grab hold of Andrade but Mr. Money in the Bank fights him off and responds by chopping Black in the chest!
Black responds to this by firing off a chop of his own! From there both men start trading chops in the center of the ring as they look to wear each other down. Black takes control as he gets Andrade towards the ropes and finishes the flurry off with a roundhouse kick sending him over the ropes and to the floor! Andrade lands on the outside of the ring as Black runs off the ropes looking for a suicide dive... Andrade moves away as Black BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES AND LANDS IN THE CENTER OF THE RING SITTING CROSS-LEGGED!
Andrade on the outside seeing this looks annoyed with himself for not remembering that move. Big Show wonders if Andrade would have forgotten about that move if Zelina was at ringside. Andrade slides into the ring as Black rises to his feet at the same time. Andrade charges in once again but Black evades him! Andrade turns back around into a flurry of kicks and strikes as Black takes him down to the mat! Black makes the cover 1 2 Andrade kicks out!
Black though refuses to let the wicked rest as he deadlifts Andrade off the mat and plants him with a German suplex! Black makes another cover 1 2 Andrade kicks out. Andrade gets back to a seated position as Black looks at him and starts firing off an array of lethal kicks to the chest battering Andrade! Black goes for a roundhouse kick to finish it off but Andrade ducks underneath and rolls Black up! 1 2 Black kicks out!
Andrade nearly caught Black out there! Black looks to go right back on the attack but Andrade catches him a kick to the gut. Andrade grabs hold of Black and whips him into the turnbuckles. Andrade takes a moment to get his composure back before charging at Black and connects with a knee strike in the corner! Black slumps down in the corner of the ring as Andrade makes his way to the other end of the ring looking for his signature double knee strike! He charges in but Black rolls out of the ring avoiding Andrade just in time...
Expect Andrade mid-run changes up and jumps off the ropes hitting Black with a SLINGSHOT SPRINGBOARD MISSILE DROPKICK TO THE OUTSIDE! A decent pop from the crowd for that move even if it was from a heel like Andrade. Once Mr. Money in the Bank is back on his feet, he grabs hold of Black and sends him into the barricade with a thud! The referee starts to count getting to 2 count as he tells Andrade to bring this back into the ring.
Andrade yells some abuse at the referee in Spanish before turning his attention back to Black as he charges at the Dutch Destroyer and hits him with a knee strike as he is propped up against the barricade! Andrade hearing the referee's count rolls back into the ring and out of it breaking the count as he looks to do more damage. He picks up Black as he sends him back first into the ring apron causing his back to bounce off it.
Andrade grabs him from behind and plants him onto the ring floor with a German suplex! Andrade is showing his aggressive streak as he looks at Black and looks at the ring apron as he has an idea. He climbs onto the ring apron as he lines Black up and dives off hitting Black with a SPINNING ELBOW DROP! Andrade gets back to his feet as he sells the damage he did to himself doing that move as Big Show wonders if the lack of leadership might be making Andrade more reckless tonight?
Andrade grabs Black and rolls him back into the ring breaking the count as he makes the cover 1 2 Black kicks out! Andrade gets back to his feet as he keeps up the pressure as he goes for a standing moonsault but Black rolls out of the way. However, Andrade lands on his feet and catches Black with another STANDING MOONSAULT! 1 2 Black kicks out!
Andrade looks to keep the attack going as he lays a few kicks into Black as he is down on the mat. He then lifts Black off the mat as he looks to go for a powerbomb but Black counters hitting a falling DDT! Black takes a moment to rest due to the damage Andrade did over the last few minutes before going back on the attack. Black just like Andrade gives him a few kicks to the chest before running off the ropes and hitting a single leg basement dropkick! Black makes the cover 1 2 Andrade kicks out!
Black grabs Andrade off the mat as he looks to go for a Deadlift German suplex but Andrade fights back with a couple of elbows! However, as he goes for a third one Black grabs the arm and transition into a FUJIWARA ARMBAR! Andrade though thinking quickly to avoid the hold being locked in moves his body around and gets his foot onto the ropes!
Black lets go of the hold as Andrade looks annoyed. Black backs away a little bit before charging in at Andrade.. who dodges and pulls the ropes down causing Black to land on the outside! Andrade sees an opportunity as he runs off the ropes looking for a TRIANGLE CORKSCREW PLANCHA... BUT BLACK CATCHES ANDRADE! Black turns around still clutching Andrade as he tosses him onto the ring apron with a BELLY TO BACK SLAM!
Both men are fairly evenly matched as they match each other beat for beat throughout this match. Black grabs hold of Andrade and rolls him back into the ring as he makes the cover 1 2 Andrade kicks out! Black gets to his feet as he remains focused as he waits for Andrade to rise to his feet before laying into him with another one of his lethal strike combinations! Black looks to finish the combo with BLACK MASS... BUT ANDRADE DUCKS UNDERNEATH AND HITS HIM WITH A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX!
Once again Andrade is ready for Black Mass! Andrade gets back to his feet clutching his back after being slammed onto the apron moments ago. Andrade grabs hold of Black slowly lifting him into the air off the mat, taking a little longer than usual due to the damage done to his back before sending him into the corner of the ring with a BUCKLE BOMB! Black slumps in the corner as Andrade heads to the other corner of the ring and charges in hitting the DOUBLE KNEES IN THE CORNER. Andrade drags Black out of the corner and makes the cover!
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Andrade looks a little annoyed Black was able to survive. He shakes his head as he grabs hold of Black as he gets him in position to hit LA SOMBRA as he looks to end this. However, as he lifts him off the mat Black kicks him in the gut and fights back. Andrade staggers back as Black hits him with a RIPCORD ELBOW STRIKE! Aleister Black makes the cover 1 2 Andrade kicks out!
Black takes a moment to get off the mat still feeling the effects of the double knee strike from Andrade. Black gets back to his feet as he lifts Andrade's head off the mat and locks him in a modified Dragon Sleeper! The commentary team says this is called the Dragon Slayer as Black has it locked in tight! Andrade is starting to fade in the hold as Black looks to choke the life out of him!
Andrade reaches his arm into the air as he teases tapping but he desperately fights out of the hold punching Black in the head until he lets go! Andrade stumbles away looking to get his breath back and go back on the attack but Black catches him with a SUPERKICK planting Andrade! Black makes the cover 1 2 Andrade kicks out! Black takes a moment as he looks towards the top rope and makes the climb. He takes his time on the top rope before flying off the top rope with a DIVING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! Black makes the cover
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Black gets back to his feet as Andrade lays down on the mat as he nods to himself and gets ready to end this! He places his foot underneath the chin of Andrade as he looks to slowly lift him into the air getting ready for the BLACK MASS...
*NEXT BIG THING*
A mixed reaction from the crowd mostly out of shock as they all turn their attention to the entrance ramp. And so does Black as he drops Andrade down to the mat and jumps out of the ring ready to fight Brock! Paul Heyman walks out shaking his head as he has a microphone in his hand.
Paul Heyman: Sorry to disappoint you but Brock Lesnar is not here tonight!
Loud boos from the crowd as Black looks furious. Heyman though puts his arm out almost begging off an approaching Aleister Black!
Paul Heyman: Now calm down, calm down! I'm just a peaceful messenger!
Black stops as the referee is counting in the ring getting to a 4 count!
Paul Heyman: I've come here to tell you that Brock Lesnar has heard your challenge. And the Beast will see you at Armageddon!
Black doesn't react glaring at Paul Heyman.
Paul Heyman: Now don't you have a match to focus on!
As Paul Heyman says that the referee in the ring gets to an 8 count as Black scowls and points at Heyman before turning back to the ring and sliding inside on the count of 9! Black gets back to his feet as Andrade catches him with a SUPERKICK! Paul Heyman on the entrance ramp smirks as he walks backstage. Andrade looks to pounce as he grabs Black by the head and plants him with LA SOMBRA! Andrade makes the cover
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Winner via pinfall: Andrade Cien Almas (16:02)
Andrade gets to his feet as he soaks in the boos from the crowd, having taking advantage of a distraction from Paul Heyman to pick up the win tonight. The commentary team talk about Paul Heyman and how they feel Paul Heyman must have known his presence or the potential of Brock's presence would have distracted Black tonight! Andrade picks up his Money in the Bank briefcase as he raises it into the air declaring himself the future as he heads towards the back! Meanwhile, Aleister Black gets to his feet in the ring and looks furious as he glares into the distance!
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We cut backstage after that match as we can see Renee Young stood by the trainer's room.
Renee Young: I'm just standing outside the trainer's room as I look to get an update on the condition of not only the Cruiserweight champion Rey Mysterio but also his protégé Humberto Carrillo.
A trainer walks out of the room as Renee Young looks to get their attention.
Renee Young: Christopher Amann, can I ask for an update on Rey Mysterio's condition?
Christopher Amann: It's not great Renee. He is far from one hundred percent after the attack earlier tonight! However, he wants to compete so he will be defending his Cruiserweight title later on tonight!
Cheers from the crowd happy to see Rey in action.
Renee Young: And how is Humberto Carrillo?
Christopher sighs signifying this issue can't be solved with a Z pack.
Christopher Amann: Due to the attack on his hand by Ilja Dragunov earlier tonight, Humberto will not be cleared for action for at least four weeks!
Boos from the crowd not happy to hear the young Mexican Cruiserweight is out of action as Michael Cole on commentary adds he will miss the PPV taking place in his home country!
Renee Young: Thanks for the update, Chris.
Christopher Amann: No problem Renee.
The head physician heads back into the trainer's room bringing the interview to an end.
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*BRING THE SWAG*
A good pop from the live crowd as the popular tag team makes their way to the ring with their signature red cups in hand. They clink them together as they walk to the ring dancing along to their music. Big Show says this is a big opportunity for the pair tonight against one of the best tag teams in the world. Both men are still having fun in the ring as they get the crowd hyped up.
*OMEN IN THE SKY*
Boos from the crowd though a few of the smarky fans cheer as the Good Brothers make their way out holding the Raw tag team titles. Both men look cocky as they head to the ring. Michael Cole reminds us they have held those titles for 97 days ever since they defeated Ryder and Hawkins for the titles. Once inside the ring, Karl Anderson looks to start for the champions as he trash talks the Street Profits. Meanwhile, Angelo Dawkins starts for the challengers as the referee calls for the bell!
Raw tag team titles: The Club (c) vs The Street Profits
Once the bell rings both men circle the ring. Karl Anderson talks some trash to Angelo who just ignores it and looks to get to work. Angelo and Karl meet in the center of the ring as they grapple with each other. Karl Anderson takes control but Angelo Dawkins counters with a few clinch knees to the gut before sending him down to the mat with a slam! Angelo runs off the ropes hitting a basement dropkick! Angelo makes the cover 1 Karl kicks out!
Angelo makes his way over to the corner of the ring and tags in Montez Ford. Karl Anderson meanwhile makes his way to the corner looking a bit annoyed as he tags in Luke Gallows! Luke Gallows doesn't bother with any trash talk as he looks to go straight after Montez Ford but Montez ducks underneath running off the ropes and catches Gallows with a jumping lariat! Montez makes the cover 1 Gallows kicks out!
Ford nods and shouts to Angelo, they really are bringing the smoke tonight! He grabs hold of Gallows and sends him into the Profits corner as he makes the tag bringing Dawkins back into the match. Dawkins hits Gallows with an Exploder suplex as Montez Ford runs off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop! Montez makes the cover 1 2 Gallows kicks out! The Good Brothers are on the back foot right from the off here!
Montez makes his way back onto the apron as Angelo lifts Luke Gallows off the mat. Angelo looks to lay in a couple of strikes as he goes to send Gallows into the corner of the ring to carry on working on him but Gallows reverses it and sends Dawkins towards the Club's corner! Dawkins back bounces off the turnbuckle! Anderson looks to get a cheap shot in but Dawkins blocks it and smacks Anderson in the face!
Anderson falls down off the apron as Dawkins turns into a big boot from Gallows! Gallows makes the cover 1 Dawkins kicks out! Gallows grabs hold of Angelo as he looks to bring him back towards his corner as he tosses him across the ring with a belly to belly suplex! Anderson is back on the apron as Gallows makes the tag bringing his partner into the match. Gallows grabs hold of Dawkins and sends him into the ropes with a stun gun!
As Dawkins back off the ropes Anderson scoops him up and hits him with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker! Anderson makes the cover 1 2 Dawkins kicks out! Anderson turns to Montez Ford and once again trash talks him as he goes back to attacking Angelo on the mat and works over him with a few punches. Anderson makes his way over to the legs of Angelo as he looks to work over him but Dawkins kicks him off! Angelo gets back to his feet as Anderson looks to take him down but Dawkins connects with a shoulderblock!
The Club can't gain a foothold in this match. Angelo makes his way over to his corner and tags Montez Ford in! Luke Gallows though charges into the ring even though he isn't the legal man looking to help Karl Anderson but The Street Profits hit The Good Brothers with DOUBLE DROPKICKS! The Good Brothers fall to the outside of the ring as Montez and Angelo give each other a nod.
Montez Ford runs off the ropes and back towards Angelo Dawkins! The Good Brothers get back to their feet but they don't stay there for long as ANGELO BACK BODY DROPS MONTEZ FORD OVER THE ROPES INTO A MOONSAULT TO THE OUTSIDE! Loud pop for the agility of Montez Ford as Dawkins does his best Wakanda forever taunt for the crowd. Montez grabs hold of Karl Anderson as he rolls the legal man back into the ring and makes the cover 1 2 Anderson kicks out.
Montez Ford gets back to his feet as he starts laying into Karl Anderson with a fair few punches as he makes another quick tag to Angelo Dawkins. Dawkins steps into the ring and hits a rising Karl Anderson with a clothesline! Luke Gallows once again tries to slide into the ring to help Anderson but Dawkins takes him out with a clothesline as well! Dawkins turns back around grabbing Anderson as he looks for a suplex but Anderson fights back!
He gets Dawkins off him and catches him with a back elbow! Karl grabs hold of Dawkins and lifts him off the mat slamming him down with a powerslam! Karl Anderson takes a moment as he runs off the ropes and connects with a penalty kick to the chest! Anderson makes the cover 1 2 Dawkins kicks out! Anderson though looks to keep the pressure up as he connects with a standing senton splash! Anderson makes another rapid cover 1 2 Dawkins kicks out!
Luke Gallows is back on the apron as Anderson makes the tag bringing Gallows back into the match! Gallows grabs hold of Dawkins lifting him up and tossing him towards the corner with a fallaway slam! Anderson climbs to the top rope and dives off hitting Dawkins with a diving knee drop! He rolls off and stands in front of Dawkins blocking the way as Ford teases coming in. Gallows makes the cover 1 2 Dawkins kicks out!
Anderson makes his way back onto the apron as Gallows lifts Dawkins off the mat. He lifts him into the air and starts working over Dawkins as he locks him in a bearhug! He crushes Dawkins as he brings him back to the corner of the ring and tags Anderson back into the match. Gallows holds onto Dawkins until Karl Anderson charges in and wipes out Dawkins with a bicycle kick!
Anderson looks to keep the attack up as Montez Ford on the apron starts shouting and cheering as he hypes up his tag team partner! Anderson grinds Dawkins down on the mat as the tag team champions look to dictate the pace. Anderson makes another tag as he brings Gallows back into the match who does the same thing. He grinds Dawkins down as the crowd gets behind him as they look for him to make the hot tag.
Gallows and Anderson during this period of the match make frequent covers as they look to hold onto their Raw tag team titles but Dawkins keeps kicking out! Anderson and Gallows are getting frustrated by this and look to try to finish Dawkins off. Gallows tags Anderson into the match back into the match. Anderson grabs Dawkins and lifts him into the air as he looks for a RUNNING JUMPING POWERBOMB... BUT DAWKINS COUNTERS WITH A FACEBUSTER!
Both men lay on the mat for a moment as Dawkins slowly makes his way to the corner of the ring. He slowly crawls and stretches to the corner as he makes the tag bringing Montez Ford back into the match! Anderson meanwhile tags in Luke Gallows! Montez Ford sprints into the ring as Gallows goes for a big boot but Montez Ford ducks underneath and rebounds off the ropes wiping him out with a SUPERMAN PUNCH!
Anderson tries to come back into the ring and take down Montez Ford but he also gets a SUPERMAN PUNCH for his troubles! Montez Ford turns around as he sees Gallows stumbling to his feet as Anderson rolls out of the ring. Montez Ford grabs hold of Luke Gallows and lifts him into the air hitting him with a ROCK BOTTOM! Montez makes the cover
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Montez Ford though doesn't seem too upset by the kick out and looks to his tag team partner. Montez makes his way over to Angelo Dawkins and tags him into the match. Dawkins makes his way over to Gallows as he lifts him off the mat into an Electric chair position very close to the ropes! Montez makes his way to the top rope as he gets ready to dive off and hit him with a blockbuster... as KARL ANDERSON SLIDES INTO THE RING WITH ONE OF THE RAW TAG TEAM TITLES!
The referee sees him and tells him off but Montez leaps over not only his partner and Gallows but the referee too and hits Anderson with a DIVING BLOCKBUSTER! However, as that is happening Gallows rakes the eyes of Dawkins. The referee is distracted by Montez and Anderson so doesn't see it! Dawkins drops Gallows who KICKS HIM IN THE DICK! Montez Ford turns around into a SUPERKICK from Gallows who tosses him from the ring. Gallows wakes Anderson up who is still struggling due to the Diving Blockbuster but he is able to help Gallows lift Dawkins up as they connect with the MAGIC KILLER!
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Montez Ford nearly broke the cover but Karl Anderson stopped him before he could get in the ring! There are boos from the crowd as The Good Brothers slide out of the ring having stolen the victory tonight. Montez meanwhile talks to his friend Angelo as his friend tells him what happened at the end of the match. The Street Profits stare down The Good Brothers who hold their Raw tag team titles in the air smirking as they leave. The Street Profits however make it clear this is far from over.
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We cut backstage as we can see a TV set up in a locker room. Sat next to it on a chair is Chad Gable as he has his arm checked over a by a member of the medical team. Kurt Angle is stood behind him as Renee Young approaches them looking for an interview.
Renee Young: Hello Kurt, can I ask how Chad Gable is feeling after a tough encounter with Drew Gulak earlier on tonight?
Kurt Angle: Well Chad is feeling a bit sore after a tough encounter with a very game Drew Gulak so we are just checking to make sure there have been no injuries suffered.
Renee Young: I can also see you have got a TV set up with the next match on the card being for the United States title.
Chad Gable whose eyes were looking down immediately looks up at the TV.
Kurt Angle: We will be watching the next match very closely for sure.
The camera then focuses in on Chad Gable staring at the TV as the medic carry on checking his arm as we cut back to the ring.
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*BRAUN/ I AM STRONGER*
Cheers from the crowd as the monster among men marches down the ramp ahead of this United States title match tonight. Michael Cole reminds the fans at home what the rules of a last man standing match are as Big Show himself wonders what could keep one of these two monsters down for a 10 count?
*DESTROYER*
Mixed reaction from the crowd as the United States champion for the last 194 days Samoa Joe marches down the ramp with a scowl on his face. Braun though is in no mood to wait as he steps over the ropes and climbs out of the ring ready to meet the United States champion on the ramp! Samoa Joe doesn't stop as he meets the monster on the ramp and the two men start brawling! The referee looks at the pair fighting on the outside and makes the decision to call for the bell starting this match off with a bang!
US title last man standing match: Samoa Joe (c) vs Braun Strowman
Both men end up brawling down to the ringside area as Samoa Joe still has his United States title around his waist as they carry on brawling! Braun ends up winning the brawl as he grabs Samoa Joe and biel tosses Joe into the steel steps! Joe's back bounces off it as the referee is about to start counting but Braun makes his way over to Joe and picks him up sending him into the barricade by the timekeeper's area as he looks to do more damage!
Braun takes a moment as he lines Samoa Joe up and looks to charge in with a SPEAR THROUGH THE BARRICADE EARLY BUT SAMOA JOE COUNTERS WITH A SUPERKICK MID-CHARGE STOPPING BRAUN! Joe saving himself there as he takes a moment to rest after the early brawl with Braun. Joe starts peppering Braun with several strikes wearing the beast down. Braun falls down to the floor as the referee gets ready to start his count.
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Samoa Joe reacts to this immediately and clobbers Braun in the head with the United States title! Braun staggers a little but stays on his feet! So Joe hits him again in the head causing Braun to rest again the barricade so Joe finishes up by charging at Braun and whacking him with the United States title a third time causing Braun to fall over the barricade! The referee goes to count but Joe grabs him and tells the referee to wait! Samoa Joe climbs onto the top of the barricade taking a moment to steady himself before DIVING OFF AND HITTING BRAUN WITH A SENTON! Joe gets to his feet as he stands amongst the crowd as the referee now starts to count.
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Samoa Joe frowns as he realizes how much he is going to have to do to keep the monster among men down tonight! Samoa Joe looks to grab hold of the groggy Braun but the monster among men fights him off with several elbows forcing Joe to let go! Braun starts throwing hands sending Joe backwards and drops him with a big boot! Braun takes a moment as he grabs hold of Samoa Joe lifting him into the air and hitting him with a fallaway slam onto the concrete! The referee once again starts to count
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Braun though as soon as Joe is back on his feet plows through him with a running shoulder block sends Joe back to the floor. The referee goes to count but Braun knows that won't keep Samoa Joe down and instead looks off to the side as he can see a metal trash can at the side. He takes off the lid tossing it to the side and dumps out the contents. He places the trash can on the floor as he makes his way back over to Samoa Joe. Braun pounds Joe a few times on the floor before scooping him up into the air. Braun then hits him with a THRUSTING SPINEBUSTER ONTO THE TRASH CAN! The referee starts to make the count!
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Braun makes his way over to Joe as he starts clobbering the champion on the back as he looks to carry on his assault! Joe falls back down to the floor! Braun doesn't let up as Joe crawls away looking to get some breathing room but Braun stays on him as he pounds the United States champion on the back! Braun goes for yet another strike as Joe catches him off guard with a shot to the gut with THE TRASH CAN LID! Joe uses the item Braun tossed earlier to take back control of the match!
Joe starts smashing Braun with the trash can lid over and over and over until he gets Braun back towards the barricade! Samoa Joe finishes off the flurry as he charges at Braun Strowman taking his head off with a shot with the trash can lid! Braun falls over the barricade as Joe tosses the lid towards the crowd. Meanwhile, the referee starts his count.
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Samoa Joe meanwhile has made his way over to the timekeeper's area as he looks for the next weapon he is going to use! Braun is meanwhile leaning against the ring. Joe takes a moment before pulling a steel chair out from the timekeeper's area! Samoa Joe makes his way back over to Braun as he leans on the ropes as he looking to smash Braun with the chair... BUT BRAUN KNOCKS THE CHAIR OUT OF HIS HAND WITH A PUNCH!
Samoa Joe stands there in shock which allows Braun Strowman to plow through him with a shoulderblock! Braun doesn't stop there as he does a full lap of the ring before plowing through Samoa Joe a second time! Braun isn't finished as he runs around the ring again and hits a third running shoulderblock sending Joe back down to the floor for the third time! The referee starts his count as Braun stands next to him.
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Braun realizes he is going to need to do a lot more to Samoa Joe as he looks to finish him off. Braun grabs hold of Samoa Joe and sends him across the floor, causing Samoa Joe to land on the steel chair Braun had sent flying! Joe clutches his back as he gets back to his feet with Braun grabbing the steel chair and starts wearing it out on the back of Samoa Joe! Braun gets 5 or 6 shots off which causes Joe to falls to the floor as the referee starts the count again!
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Braun Strowman looks annoyed the United States champion won't stay down as he charges in looking to swing the chair once more but Joe moves out of the way just in time! The chair slams off the table as Braun looks to turn around and attack Joe but the United States Champion catches Braun off-guard by connecting with a chop block to Braun's right leg! The Monster among men lets out a yell of pain after the attack as he drops the steel chair and Joe smiles!
The Monster among men goes down to one knee as Joe hits another chop block targeting the leg! Braun falls to the floor clutching his leg in pain but Braun isn't done there as he bends down as he starts punching and kicking the leg of Braun. Joe then gets up and grabs hold of Braun's leg as he locks the giant in a KNEEBAR! Joe is viciously targeting the leg as he yanks the lethal hold in tight on the monster on the ring floor!
Braun is in a lot of pain as he tries to get his knee free from the hold but Joe has it on tight as he wrenches and wrenches on the lethal hold! Braun has to use his massive strength to pull himself over to the steel chair he had dropped as he grabs hold of it and hits Samoa Joe a few times with it forcing the champion to release the submission hold! Joe rolls away selling the impact of the chair shot as Braun sits on the floor for a moment as the ref starts counting.
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Joe makes his way over to Braun who swings the chair again but is too slow as Joe moves out of the way as he grabs Braun from behind looking for the COQUINA CLUTCH! Joe is trying to choke Braun out! Braun struggles to stay upright due to the damage done to his leg by the kneebar and starts to fade! Braun knows he is in trouble and has dropped the steel chair as he looks around and starts slamming Samoa Joe back first into the ring apron over and over and over until Joe finally lets go of the hold!
Braun slumps down the floor clutching his throat as he struggles for breath but gets back to his feet as he charges at Joe... who catches him with a DRAGON SCREW LEG WHIP! Joe once again goes after the right leg of Braun. Braun struggles on the mat as Joe sees the steel chair and has an evil idea. Braun is just about to get back to his feet as Joe batters him with the steel chair! Joe wears the chair out on the monster among men several times!
Braun slumps to the floor as the referee gets ready to count but Joe glares at the referee making it clear he ain't done. Joe grabs the steel chair and places it around Braun Strowman's ankle! Samoa Joe climbs onto the apron as the commentary tells Joe not to do this... as he jumps off the apron and hits a DIVING SENTON ONTO THE CHAIR ON BRAUN'S ANKLE! Braun clutches his ankle as the commentary team wonder if Braun's right leg is broken! The referee makes his way over to Braun to check on him as Joe grabs the ref and demands he starts the count which he does reluctantly.
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Joe though charges in and starts laying into Braun with several blows as the monster among men struggles to stand due to having to support himself using the ring apron! Braun is pressed in towards the ring post as Joe runs up and connects with a FACEWASH pressing Braun's head into the steel post. Braun slumps forward as Joe grabs him and slams him down to the floor with a URANAGE! The referee starts to make the count as Joe stands next to the announce table telling them this is over!
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Samoa Joe flips seeing this and charges at Braun looking to take him down but Braun clobbers him in the face with a fist sending Joe backwards! Joe wobbles as Braun hits him with a BIG BOOT USING HIS INJURED LEG! That move seemed to hurt Braun as much as it did Joe. Braun clutches his leg taking a moment but as Joe comes charging in Braun scoops him into the air... but he wobbles a bit due to his leg and slams him down with a POWERSLAM! Braun couldn't go for a full running powerslam due to his leg as he limps over to the announce table as the referee starts the count.
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Joe is on wobbly legs as Braun has an idea and starts taking apart the Spanish announce table! Joe comes over looking to attack Braun but Braun uses one of the TV monitors to clobber Joe in the face! Braun tosses it to the side and picks up the other one SMASHING IT OVER JOE'S HEAD STUNNING HIM! Joe wobbles as Braun grabs him by the throat and CHOKESLAMS HIM THROUGH THE TABLE! Braun though falls to the floor clutching his leg due to the damage he did to himself.
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Joe though quickly falls back down selling the impact of that desperate chokeslam! The referee goes to start counting again as Braun barges past him as he looks to end this! Braun looks to lift Joe off the mat but Joe kicks Braun in the bad leg! Braun buckles as Joe has grabbed a wire from the monitors and uses it to lock in a MODIFIED COQUINA CLUTCH! Loud boos from the crowd as Joe does whatever it takes to win! Braun eventually slumps to the floor as Joe lets go of the wire and the hold as he tells the referee to make the count! The referee reluctantly does start the count
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Winner and still United States Champion: Samoa Joe (14:08)
Loud boos from the crowd due to the way he won but Samoa Joe doesn't care as once again he retains his United States title. Braun Strowman meanwhile looks furious and is shouting as he is still trying to get up to his feet but can't due to the damage done to his leg throughout this war. A bunch of medics come on the scene looking to check on Braun as Samoa Joe smirks having held onto his United States title and is still going strong as he approaches 200 days as champion.
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We return from the commercial break as we go inside one of the locker rooms as Beth Phoenix and Natalya are arguing with each other after their loss earlier tonight.
Beth Phoenix: I expect Becky to be an unreliable partner but I was hoping you would prove me wrong Nattie!
Natalya: I'm sorry Beth, I was trying to keep them from getting involved and I didn't see you trapped in the clutch. How's your arm?
Beth Phoenix: It's fine... it will be fine!
As they are talking Becky Lynch walks into the room which only makes Beth's mood worse.
Beth Phoenix: And look who it is!
Becky Lynch: Oh are we blaming me for this mess? Why did you tag yourself into the match to just tap out?
Beth Phoenix: Because you were too focused on getting Shayna to fight you instead of trying to win the match!
Becky Lynch: The only reason I agreed to team with you two is to get my hands on Shayna and because of you I didn't get the chance!
Beth Phoenix: Well maybe if you were focusing on the ring, you would have got the chance.
Natalya: Guys this isn't helping anyone...
Becky Lynch: Did I ask for your opinion?
Natalya: Do you know what? I'm handling this on my own.
Natalya barges past Becky who looks like she is going to go for her but Beth stops her with one arm!
Becky Lynch: If you want to keep that arm, I suggest you get off me.
Beth Phoenix: Try me, Becky. How about you leave Natalya alone? I know she screwed you over in the past but she is my partner and she is trying to help us against Shayna.
Becky Lynch: I don't need help.
Becky storms off as Beth Phoenix sighs and goes back to trying to get feeling back into her arm.
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*GO HARD*
Cheers from the crowd as Mustafa Ali makes his way out getting a decent reaction from the fans. He sprints down the ramp as Michael Cole reminds us that this match was meant to start the show but due to the backstage attack on the Cruiserweight champion earlier on tonight this match is taking place now. Big Show wonders what state Rey Mysterio is going to be in and if he can defend his title tonight in an environment where he doesn't have to be pinned!
*WEEKEND ROCKSTAR*
Boos from the crowd as the cocky Scottish youngster Noam Dar starts to walk down the ramp. He is chewing gum as he walks towards the ring. Mustafa Ali looks angry and wants to get his hands on Dar after he spat gum in his face a couple of weeks ago. Dar chooses to stay on the outside as he waits for the champion to make his entrance.
*BOOYAKA 619*
A loud pop as the Cruiserweight champion Rey Mysterio makes his way out holding his Cruiserweight title in the air. Rey walks down the ramp clearly in pain as Noam Dar starts laughing on the outside. Rey slides into the ring as Mustafa stares Rey down and looks a little unsure? Rey passes the title to the referee who lifts it into the air before passing it to the timekeeper. Noam Dar now slides into the ring as the referee calls for the bell to get this underway.
Cruiserwieght title triple threat match: Rey Mysterio (c) vs Noam Dar vs Mustafa Ali
Once the bell rings Noam Dar slides out of the ring. He stands on the outside and leans on the barricade letting the other two men in the match go at it. Rey and Ali look at each other before sliding out of the ring on opposite sides trapping Noam Dar! Noam Dar realizes he is in trouble as Ali and Rey lay into the cocky Scotsman with several kicks and strikes. Ali then jumps off the barricade and plants Dar with a tornado DDT! Rey Mysterio follows up with a basement dropkick dropping Dar!
Both men look at each other as they grab hold of Noam Dar and lift him off the mat together hitting a DOUBLE GERMAN SUPLEX onto the ring floor! Dar clutches his back on the floor as Rey and Ali look at each other as they share a handshake. They each head into the ring as they stare each other down ready to battle. Both men size each other up as Rey makes the first move but Ali dodges and catches Rey with a kick to the back!
Ali pauses for a moment remembering the damage Rey had taken to his back earlier on tonight and instead of going after it he hits Rey with a superkick! Ali makes the cover 1 2 Rey kicks out! Ali grabs hold of Rey's knee as he looks to lock in a Boston crab but Rey kicks Ali off towards the ropes! Ali comes back off the ropes as Rey leaps to his feet and connects with a running hurricanrana! Rey runs off the ropes but jumps over Ali and takes Dar out with a dropkick as he climbs onto the apron!
Rey turns his attention back to a rising Mustafa Ali and takes him down with an arm drag! Even with the assault early on tonight Rey is on fire! Rey runs off the ropes and hits a springboard crossbody! Rey holds on for the cover 1 2 Ali kicks out! Rey makes his way over to the top rope as he looks to go high risk early on and end this quickly due to his injuries but as he climbs to the top rope Dar hits him with a kick to the spine!
Rey falls to the mat in pain from the top rope as Dar lets out a cocky smirk having finally got some offense in! Noam Dar climbs to the top rope as Rey lays on the mat and flies off hitting a DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO REY'S BACK! A brutal move from Noam Dar as he rolls Rey over to make the cover
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Ali saves the match as Rey Mysterio rolls out of the ring looking to recover from that brutal move to his already injured back! Dar gets to his feet looking annoyed as Ali starts laying into him with several kicks but as Ali goes for an Enziguiri, Dar counters hitting him with a dragon screw leg whip! Dar smirks as he looks to go straight for the leg of Ali like their matches in the past but Ali is ready and rolls Dar up!
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Ali nearly caught Noam Dar by surprise! Noam Dar looks furious and charges back in as Ali catches him with a tilt-a-whirl DDT! Ali makes the cover again 1 2 Dar kicks out! Ali gets to his feet as he grabs hold of Dar looking to go for a German suplex but Dar elbows him in the face! Dar starts peppering Ali several times with numerous European uppercuts as he sends Ali towards the corner of the ring! Once Ali is in the corner of the ring, Dar lays into him with a dropkick in the corner as he looks to wear down the young challenger! Dar then smirks as he has an idea.
He takes a moment to make sure Ali is stunned as he connects with a YAKUZA KICK in the corner causing Ali to slump down on the mat! Noam Dar slides out of the ring and grabs hold of Mustafa Ali's leg! Noam Dar then locks in a FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK ON THE RINGPOST! And it is no DQ, so Dar can keep this hold locked in for as long as he wants! Dar wrenches back on the hold as Mustafa Ali is in a lot of trouble here! Dar keeps tearing at the ankle as Ali suffers in the hold! It looks like he might be about to tap...
As Rey Mysterio climbs onto the top rope above Noam Dar and hits a TOP ROPE LEG DROP BREAKING THE HOLD! Dar and Rey crash to the floor with a thud. Rey slowly gets to his feet selling the damage that his back has taken during this encounter. Ali meanwhile in the ring is clutching his left leg which is in a lot of pain after that lethal submission from Dar. Rey once again makes his way to the top rope as he continues to go high risk and hits Mustafa Ali with a FROG SPLASH! Rey makes the cover
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Ali stays alive as Rey Mysterio sighs and wonders what he has to do next, as he struggles back to his feet as the damage he has done to his back throughout the night is starting to take its toll. Rey lays in a few kicks to Mustafa Ali before he looks to lift him off the mat but struggles due to his issues with his back! This time also allows Ali to fight Rey off as Ali counters and hits Rey with a SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! Ali drops Rey onto his weakened back and we can see a glimmer of remorse from Ali. Ali makes the cover
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Dar saves the match just in time! Ali struggles to his feet due to the damage done earlier in the match by Noam. And Dar knows this as he tries targeting the leg of Ali as he looks to go for a dragon screw leg whip but Ali counters with a step-up enziguri sending Dar backwards! Dar stumbles backwards and bounces off the ropes as Ali goes for a superkick but DAR CATCHES HIS LEG AND LOCKS IN A CHAMPAGNE SUPERKNEEBAR!
Noam Dar warps himself around Mustafa Ali's left leg as he starts wrenching the hold back and putting Ali through a ton of pain once again. Mustafa Ali tries to get to the ropes as he wants to use them to escape the hold but Dar pulls back dragging him further away from the ropes! Ali is lifting his arm in the air as it looks like he may tap out as REY SLINGSHOTS OFF THE ROPES ONTO DAR AND HITS HIM WITH A SENTON BREAKING THE HOLD!
Ali rolls out of the ring holding his left leg with is in a ton of pain as Rey has to take a moment to sell his back after landing on it to break the submission hold. And this allows Dar to go on the attack! Dar charges at the recovering Rey with a penalty kick to the back of Rey! Dar follows this up by lifting Rey off the mat and connecting with a belly to back suplex onto the weakened back of Rey! Dar makes the cover 1 2 Rey kicks out! Noam Dar looks annoyed the legend was able to survive as he drags him off the mat and connects with a BRIDGING NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX!
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Rey refuses to lose his Cruiserweight title! Noam Dar is starting to get really angry as he starts pelting the back of Rey with several kicks as Rey struggles to move on the mat due to pain he has suffered throughout this encounter! He keeps kicking Rey's back as Dar shouts “stay down you stupid old man!”. Noam scoops Rey Mysterio up into the air as he looks like he is about to powerbomb Rey... BUT REY COUNTERS AND HITS DAR WITH THE MEXICAN DESTROYER! Rey makes the cover
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Ali saves the match and keeps his title dreams alive! Noam Dar rolls out of the ring after that lethal move as Ali grabs hold Rey and slams him down to the mat with a belly to belly suplex sending Rey across the ring. Ali quickly follows up lifting Rey into the air and connecting with a BACKSTABBER! Ali clutches his knee for a moment due to the damage he did to his own left leg before he makes the cover
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Mustafa Ali looks at Rey and wonders what he needs to do to put the legend away. Ali then looks at the top rope and even with his injured leg, he knows he needs the 054 to finish this. He takes a moment to steady himself on the top rope due to the damage done to his left leg throughout the match. He flies off and connects with the 054...
MUSTAFA ALI BOUNCES UP OFF OF REY...
AS NOAM DAR ROLLS HIM UP FROM BEHIND AND HOOKS THE TIGHTS!
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As soon as the referee counts the 3, Dar lets go of the roll-up and slides out of the ring! Ali gets to his feet with his head in his hands as he was so close to becoming Cruiserweight champion once again. Rey Mysterio is still down and out after the horrible night he has had and also after he took the 054. Noam Dar meanwhile grabs his newly won title and starts celebrating like mad as he heads up the entrance ramp. In the ring, Mustafa Ali is left shaking his head as the commentary team announce up next the Raw Women's title is on the line as Sasha Banks defends her title against Kairi Sane. We then cut to a video package for the title match.
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Promo package for Sasha Banks vs Kairi Sane (Excuse my laziness)
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*THE NEXT VOYAGE*
Kairi Sane makes her way out after the commercial break. Not only is Kairi without her signature smile but she is also without her signature telescope tonight. She climbs into the ring as Big Show says this a massive opportunity for Kairi tonight to avenge her friend Bayley and become Raw Women's champion.
*SKY'S THE LIMIT (REMIX)*
Loud boos from the crowd as the Boss Sasha Banks makes her way out to the ring. She holds the Raw Women's title proudly in the air enjoying the reaction from the crowd as she glares at Kairi in the ring. Sasha climbs inside as Kairi respectfully waits for Sasha to get in the ring. The ring announcer does the usual pre-match introductions before the bell rings to get this match underway!
Raw Women's title match: Sasha Banks (c) vs Kairi Sane
Once the bell rings Sasha starts the match off by trash-talking Kairi Sane, promising to do the same thing she did to Bayley. Sasha gets in Kairi's face who responds by SLAPPING SASHA! Sasha goes backwards holding her face as Kairi Sane quickly follows up by peppering her chest with several chops to the chest as she pressures Sasha Banks into the corner of the ring!
Kairi even after pressing Sasha into the corner refuses to let up and carries on peppering Sasha until the referee gets to a 4 count forcing Kairi to back off for a moment! Kairi charges in and hits the SLIDING D (turnbuckle thrust followed by a sliding forearm smash to a cornered opponent). Kairi pulls Sasha out of the corner and makes the cover 1 2 Sasha kicks out!
Kairi though doesn't back off and lays into Sasha battering the champion as Kairi shows a fire we haven't seen before out of the pirate princess! Kairi gets to her feet and follows up the assault with a basement forearm smash! Kairi makes the cover 1 2 Sasha kicks out! Kairi gets back to her feet as she gets ready to carry on the attack but Sasha Banks rolls to the outside looking to get some breathing room.
Kairi Sane though has no intention of backing off as she follows Sasha to the outside and starts wailing on the champion! She grabs Sasha and looks to tosses her into the barricade but Sasha grabs Kairi's hair and slams her down to the mat! Boos from the crowd but Sasha doesn't care. She grabs Kairi and tosses her into the barricade with force! In the ring, the referee gets to a 4 count as Sasha smashes Kairi with a knee to the gut as she is pressed against the barricade.
Sasha looks to the referee as he is counting and drags Kairi back towards the ring rolling the princess back inside. Sasha smirks as she mocks the crowd but as she climbs back into the ring Kairi stuns her with a forearm smash to the face! Sasha stumbles back as Kairi grabs hold of Sasha Banks and plants Sasha with a jumping DDT! Kairi makes the cover 1 2 Banks kicks out!
Kairi grabs Sasha as she looks to lift her off the mat but Sasha hits a headbutt rocking Kairi! Kairi stumbles back slightly as Sasha hits Kairi with a lou thresz press and starts wailing on her with several punches to the head! Sasha finally gets to her feet as the challenger stays on the mat selling for a moment. Sasha grabs Kairi and sends her into the corner of the ring with force!
Sasha charges at Kairi and hits her with a high knee in the corner crushing the princess! Sasha follows it up as he batters her with several kicks in the corner as she batters Kairi Sane in the corner! The referee now has to warn Sasha about her behavior but the Boss makes it clear she has till 5! Sasha turns back around and starts choking Kairi in the corner with her boot looking to really make the princess suffer! Sasha finally let's go on the count of 4 as Kairi slumps in the corner of the ring.
Sasha taunts the crowd before charging in and connecting with a front dropkick in the corner! Sasha picks up Kairi and brings her towards the center of the ring as she makes the cover 1 2 Kairi kicks out! Sasha smirks now she is in control as she bends down and tells Kairi she is going to make her pay! She grabs Kairi by the neck and starts working over her back with a few submission holds as she wrenches Kairi's back, seemingly setting her up for the bank statement!
She carries on the work as she lifts Kairi off the mat and looks to slam her back down to the mat but Kairi fights back sending Sasha backwards! Kairi looks for a dropkick but Sasha counters sending Kairi down to the mat and hits her with a jumping knee drop! Banks looks annoyed Kairi fought back as she makes the cover 1 2 Sane kicks out! Sasha looks to go back on the attack as she once again starts working over Sane on the mat and targets the back again.
She grabs hold of Kairi Sane and locks in a bow and arrow stretch! Sasha keeps the hold on for a good while before grabbing Kairi by the head and just slams her face into the mat! The crowd boos Sasha as she taunts Kairi once again telling her she is going to join Bayley real soon... SO KAIRI SLAPS HER AGAIN! Sasha rubs her jaw and charges at Kairi looking to unload on her... so Kairi counters into a roll-up
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Sasha looks annoyed as she can't believe she nearly lost her title but as she gets back to her feet Kairi catches her in the face with a forearm smash! She gives Sasha a few knife edge chops before running off the ropes and connects with a running crossbody! Kairi holds on to make the cover 1 2 Sasha kicks out! Kairi gets back to her feet and jumps into the air hitting Sasha with a STANDING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! Kairi makes the cover 1 2 Sasha kicks out!
Kairi is getting fired up as she looks to grab hold of Sasha but Sasha fights back once again rocking Kairi with some punches to the head! Sasha then lifts Kairi into the air planting her with a scoop slam! Banks makes the cover 1 2 Kairi kicks out! Sasha goes back on the attack as she lays into Kairi with several hard strikes on the mat before grabbing hold of her and locks her in a straight jacket hold as she looks to work over the back of the champion!
Sasha starts pressing her knees into the back of Kairi Sane as she tries to force the challenger to tap out! Kairi though refuses to give up as she struggles in the hold and tries to get in a position to break free. She is finally able to get an arm free as she smashes Banks in the face with an elbow stunning her. Kairi can only move away slightly as Sasha jumps into the air and hits a double knees to the back of Kairi! Sasha rolls Kairi over and makes the cover 1 2 Kairi kicks out!
Kairi struggles on the mat as Sasha smirks and signals she wants to bring this to an end. She rolls Kairi over and looks to go for the BANK STATEMENT... but Kairi desperately fights her off with several elbows! Sasha stumbles backwards as Kairi kicks her into the ropes! Kairi charges in and sends Banks over the top rope to the floor with a clothesline! Kairi then makes her way to the top rope and flies off wiping out Sasha Banks on the outside with a FLYING FOREARM SMASH!
Cheers from the crowd after the high-risk move from Kairi Sane. Kairi Sane gets to her feet struggling slightly due to the damage done throughout the match. Sasha meanwhile is still down on the floor as the referee gets to a 3 count. Kairi grabs hold of Sasha Banks as she rolls her into the ring and makes the cover 1 2 Banks kicks out! Kairi though looks to keep the pressure on as she grabs hold of Sasha's legs and locks her in THE ANCHOR (Bridging cross-legged Boston crab)!
Kairi wrenches the hold back as she looks to force a tap out from Sasha Banks but the Boss refuses to give in that easily! Kairi is really stretching the hold but Banks starts crawling to the ropes! Sasha is in pain but the champion guts it out and makes it to the ropes forcing a break! Kairi holds it on for a little while but lets go on the count of 2. Sasha gets to her feet struggling after being in the Anchor for a while.
Kairi starts peppering Sasha Banks with several chops to the chest of Sasha! Kairi then pulls Sasha away from the ropes and hits her with a JUMPING DDT! Kairi makes the cover 1 2 Sasha kicks out! Kairi shakes her head as she wonders what she will need to do to finish this and looks to the ropes as she climbs onto the apron sizing up a rising Sasha as she looks for the FKE (springboard forearm smash) but Sasha avoids it and catches Kairi with the BACKSTABBER! Sasha makes the cover
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Sasha lets out a cocky smirk as she grabs the pirate princess, struggling slightly as she lifts Kairi off the mat and hits her with a BELLY TO BAYLEY! Massive boos from the crowd as she uses Bayley's finisher on Kairi! Sasha makes a lackadaisical cover looking to send a message!
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Kairi gets to her feet and starts battering Sasha with several strikes as she takes control and overwhelms Sasha. Kairi gets to her feet as Sasha struggles on the mat and she lifts her up connecting with the TOYKO SLAM! Kairi isn't done as she makes her way to the corner of the ring and lines up Sasha Banks as she hits her with the INTERCEPTOR (spear)! Kairi makes the cover
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Kairi gets to her feet as she nods to herself and looks to the ropes as she knows what she has to do to finish this! She slowly makes the climb as she lines Sasha up and flies off looking for the IN-SANE ELBOW... but Sasha moves out of the way just in time. She gets to her feet and runs past Kairi hitting her with BANKRUPT! Sasha plants Kairi as she stares at the Pirate Princess on the mat and makes her way to the top rope. Sasha steadies herself and flies off hitting the FROG SPLASH! Sasha hooks the legs
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Winner via pinfall and still Raw Women’s champion: Sasha Banks (16:54)
Sasha Banks gets her feet as the crowd boo the hell out of the Raw Women's champion. Kairi stays down as the commentary team give Kairi Sane credit for the fight she showed tonight and how close she came to becoming Raw Women's champion. Sasha lifts her Raw Women's title into the air before looking at Kairi Sane who is getting back to her feet after a tough match and SHE CLOCKS HER IN THE HEAD WITH THE TITLE BELT!
Loud boos from the crowd as Sasha Banks smirks. She places the Raw Women's title on the mat as she stomps on the back of Kairi Sane and bends down grabbing Kairi's face! She then says to Kairi “Pass this onto Bayley”. She then locks in the BANK STATEMENT! The crowd are booing the hell out of Sasha for this but she doesn't care as she looks to send a message until...
The crowd goes wild as Bayley charges down the ramp and towards the ring! Sasha looks like she has seen a ghost as she lets go of the hold! Bayley wastes no time sliding into the ring looking to get her hands on Sasha Banks but the Boss gets the hell out of dodge taking her Raw Women's title with her. Sasha flees through the crowd as Bayley leans on the ropes daring Sasha to come back but the Boss shakes her head.
Bayley turns around and checks on Kairi Sane in the ring making sure her friend is OK. Kairi slowly gets to her feet as she lets out a smile and turns to her friend Bayley as the pair share a hug with each other. The crowd cheers the duo on in the ring as we can see Sasha Banks seething from the crowd. We then cut to the commentary team who start to hype up the main event as we cut to a video package for it.
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Promo package for Seth Rollins vs AJ Styles (Excuse my laziness)
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*PHENOMENAL*
A massive mixed reaction from the crowd as the Phenomenal One AJ Styles makes his way out. The Club joins him on the entrance ramp with their Raw tag team titles on their shoulders. AJ though turns to his boys and nods as the pair head backstage. Michael Cole gives AJ credit for doing this alone tonight though Big Show notes this could be down to AJ's ego and wanting to show Seth Rollins he is the true star of this brand.
*BURN IT DOWN/ SECOND COMING*
Seth Rollins makes his way out getting mostly cheers from the crowd but once again due to the smarky nature of the crowd he gets quite a few boos as well. Seth waves his Universal title in the air before walking down the ring. AJ Styles from inside the ring starts trash talking Seth Rollins who ignores it as he climbs the steel steps and joins him inside the ring. They go through the usual title introductions as both men make their way to separate corners as the referee calls for the bell to get this underway.
Universal title match: Seth Rollins (c) vs AJ Styles
Both men size each other up as the bell rings. The two experienced competitors eventually meet in the center of the ring and lock up as they battle for control. They are evenly matched as they grapple in the center of the ring but AJ does take control of the exchange and brings Seth down to the mat before giving him a kick to the back! AJ lets out a little smirk as he taunts the fans whilst Seth gets back to his feet and looks for a roundhouse kick but AJ avoids it heading towards the ropes.
AJ smirks again whilst Rollins shakes his head and charges in at AJ who once again evades Seth Rollins. Seth charges in but AJ catches him with a kick to the gut! AJ quickly follows it up with a snap suplex! AJ makes the first cover of the match 1 Seth kicks out! AJ will have to do a lot more to put Seth away here! AJ grabs hold of Seth looking to keep his assault up but Seth fights back with a knee to the gut!
Seth grabs hold of AJ locking him in a headlock as he brings AJ down to the mat catching him with a few knees to the mid-section. Seth would then hit AJ with a snap suplex slamming him down to the mat! Seth makes the cover 1 AJ kicks out! AJ looks to get back to his feet but Seth quickly catches him with a dragon screw leg whip sending him back down to the mat! Seth then looks to go for a kneebar but AJ kicks him off! Seth stumbles backwards as AJ hits him with a Pele kick!
AJ makes the cover 1 Seth kicks out again! AJ jumps into the air as he connects with a knee drop! AJ makes another quick cover 1 Seth kicks out! AJ looks a little annoyed as he starts going for a few kicks to the chest but Seth catches his foot and transitions into a single leg Boston crab! A nice counter from the champion as AJ smartly gets to the ropes fairly quickly forcing a break!
Seth lets go on the count of 2 and backs away from the challenger who shakes his head. AJ meanwhile rolls to the outside and takes a powder. Seth waits inside the ring as he beckons AJ back inside, further annoying him. AJ eventually slides back into the ring as the pair lock up once again. Seth Rollins this time takes control but AJ responds to this by RAKING THE EYES OF SETH! Boos from the crowd as the referee tells AJ off but the Phenomenal one claims it was an “accident”.
AJ though doesn't show much remorse and uses the eye rake to his advantage as he starts laying into Seth Rollins with several strikes before finishing off with a discus clothesline! AJ makes the cover 1 2 Seth kicks out! AJ smirks as he starts working over Seth on the mat before lifting him up into the air and hits him with a German suplex! AJ makes the cover again 1 2 Seth kicks out!
AJ looks to keep the pressure up as he gives Seth another boot to the mat before planting him to the mat with a facebuster! AJ makes another rapid cover 1 2 Seth kicks out! AJ is smirking a little as he lifts Seth off the mat for the third time and looks to hit him with another suplex but Seth fights back! AJ falls backwards as Seth jumps into the air planting him with a dropkick! Seth takes a moment to refocus as AJ gets back to his feet but Seth Rollins sends him to the outside of the ring with a leg lariat!
Seth takes a moment before running off the ropes and hits AJ Styles with a SUICIDE DIVE! Cheers from the crowd as Seth Rollins gets back to his feet as he grabs hold of AJ Styles and rolls him back into the ring. Seth climbs onto the apron as he waits for AJ to get back to his feet and flies off the ropes hitting AJ with a SLINGSHOT SPRINGBOARD KNEE STRIKE! Seth makes the cover 1 2 AJ kicks out!
Seth though doesn't let up there as he jumps into the air and connects with a STANDING MOONSAULT! Seth makes the cover 1 2 AJ kicks out! Seth is starting to take control of the match he lifts AJ off the mat and into the air looking for a buckle bomb but AJ counters with a swinging neckbreaker! AJ takes a moment to recover on the mat after the flurry from Seth Rollins. Seth is just starting to recover so AJ runs off the ropes and hits him with a low angle forearm smash! AJ makes the cover 1 2 Seth kicks out!
AJ gets back to his feet as he drags Seth Rollins off the mat and hits him with a snap suplex into the turnbuckles! AJ follows that up with a dropkick in the corner before tossing Seth out of the corner and into the center of the ring! AJ starts to climb to the top rope and flies off hitting AJ with a FROG SPLASH. AJ hooks the legs 1 2 Seth Rollins kicks out! AJ nods his head as AJ looks to work over Seth Rollins!
AJ starts looking to go after the formerly injured knee of Seth Rollins but Seth knowing this is a weak spot desperately fights AJ off sending him towards the ropes! AJ bounces back off the ropes as Seth Rollins catches him with the SLINGBLADE! AJ falls down to the mat as Seth follows up with a leg drop! Seth makes the cover 1 2 AJ kicks out! Seth is in control as he looks to lift AJ off the mat but AJ turns it into a roll-up!
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AJ using his technical skill to attempt to pick up the victory there! Seth gets back to his feet but AJ catches him with a superkick to the jaw! Seth wobbles as AJ connects with a snap powerbomb! AJ makes the cover 1 2 Seth kicks out! AJ smirks as he makes his way towards Seth Rollins and starts laying a few kicks and strikes into Seth's back! AJ follows it up by running off the ropes and connecting with a basement dropkick as he makes the cover 1 2 Seth kicks out!
AJ looks annoyed but this time instead of going for the back he jumps into the air and hits a jumping knee drop to Seth Rollins's leg! Seth clutches his leg as AJ smirks and grabs hold of it locking in a FIGURE FOUR LEG LOCK! AJ starts working over Seth's leg as he tries to force the Universal champion to tap out! Seth though refuses to give in easily and starts trying to move his body into a position to force a rope break!
Seth Rollins starts clawing to the ropes and is inches away from making it to the ropes.. but AJ pulls him back away from the ropes and back towards the center of the ring! AJ is really working over the knee of Seth Rollins here as the champion is still struggling in the hold! Seth lifts his arm into the air as he clenches his fist before reversing the pressure placing the pain on AJ's leg now instead! The Phenomenal one is now the one looking to make it to the ropes as he struggles in the famous hold!
AJ tries to reverse the hold back but can't do it! He now lifts his arm into the air as the Phenomenal one is teasing tapping himself but shakes his head and starts to slowly claw his way to the ropes! Rollins tries to pull back but AJ finally gets his hand on the ropes forcing a break! The referee starts to count getting to a 3 count as Rollins lets go of the hold. Both men lay on the mat for a moment selling their legs due to the pain however as they are down on the mat...
THE GOOD BROTHERS WALK DOWN THE RAMP!
The Raw tag team champions slowly make their way down the ramp, which gets the attention of a rising Seth Rollins who is understandably wary of the pair. And this distraction AJ uses to his advantage as he catches Rollins with a punch to the jaw! AJ is quick to follow that up with a Phenomenal Blitz as he drops Seth Rollins with the back fist to finish that flurry off.
AJ makes the cover 1 2 Rollins kicks out! The Club on the outside cheer their leader on. AJ though smirks as he looks to his boys getting ready to finish Seth Rollins off. He looks to grab the weakened leg of Seth Rollins as locks in the CALF CRUSHER... BUT SETH REVERSES IT INTO A ROLL-UP!
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AJ rolls through!
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Seth rolls through
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Seth lifts AJ into the air and hits him with a FALCON ARROW!
A beautiful counter from Seth as he plants AJ to the mat! Seth takes a moment to recover due to the damage done to his knee. He then looks to the ropes thinking about the Phoenix Splash but decides against it due to the Club on the outside of the ring! Instead, he lines AJ Styles up as he gets ready to go for the BLACKOUT!
Seth charges in but AJ moves out of the way just in time and sends Seth into the corner of the ring with a PELE KICK! AJ gets back to his feet and jumps into the air hitting Seth Rollins with a jumping clothesline! AJ then drags Seth Rollins out of the corner of the ring and hits him with a USHIGOROSHI! AJ dumps Seth Rollins to the mat as he makes the cover
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Seth kicks out!
AJ shakes his head annoyed that Seth won't stay down but looks to end this. He slightly struggles to his feet as he grabs hold of Seth looking for the STYLES CLASH! He slowly gets Seth in position for the lethal move but Rollins counters and hits him with a hurricanrana sending AJ across the ring and INTO THE REFEREE! AJ stumbles to his feet as Seth catches him with the RIPCORD KNEE! AJ Styles drops to the mat as Seth makes his way to the corner as he looks to go for the BLACKOUT... BUT THE CLUB PULLS SETH OUT OF THE RING!
And since the referee is down there is no one to DQ the pair of them! With the referee down the pair start beating Seth Rollins up and toss him into the barricade! The pair start throwing him around the ringside area before they roll him back inside the ring as AJ is just starting to come to! He smiles at the pair and sees the referee is still down, telling them to lift him up as they tease going for the MAGIC KILLER...
AS THE STREET PROFITS SPRINT DOWN THE RAMP!
The pair slide into the ring and attack the Raw Tag team champions looking for revenge after they stole the victory earlier on tonight! They brawl with The Club heading out of the ring! AJ Styles looks annoyed but sees the referee coming too so leaves his friends to battle with The Street Profits as he climbs onto the ring apron and gets ready to hit the PHENOMENAL FOREARM! He flies off the apron...
AS SETH CATCHES HIM MID-AIR WITH A SUPERKICK!
Seth stuns AJ Styles! He takes a moment due to the damage it did to his leg pulling off that move but he now makes his way to the corner of the ring. He takes a moment as he waits for AJ to get to a kneeling position and charges in hitting him with the BLACKOUT! Seth makes the cover
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SETH ROLLINS RETAINS HIS UNIVERSAL TITLE!
Winner via pinfall and still Universal champion: Seth Rollins (21:13)
Cheers from the crowd as The Street Profits and The Good Brothers are now brawling towards the back! Meanwhile in the ring, Seth Rollins gets to his feet, slightly limping due to the damage done by the Figure Four leglock. Seth raises his Universal title into the air after once again retaining his title tonight. Seth heads out of the ring and celebrates on the ramp as the Phenomenal One AJ Styles comes too and shouts at the referee! He then starts shouting at Seth that this isn't over as we fade to black.
EWR Rating:
74%
Matchcard for Armageddon:
October 13th:
Mexico City, Mexico
Theme song: (Using this version as the song sounds better slowed down)
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