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We are back and Dean Ambrose makes his way to the ring.
Dean says he was supposed to host an edition of the Ambrose Asylum, but he told Shane there would be no Ambrose Asylum. He says he is not in the mood for fun and games. Sunday at Payback, there will be no talk shows. He faces a six time champion and one of the best to step in the ring on Sunday. He faces Chris Jericho. Chris loves to say that he is the best in the world at what he does and he likes to say it a lot. Dean says he is good at what he does too.
Dean says Chris likes to talk about how great he is and he demands respect. Dean says he earns respect. Chris complains about how everyone owes him. Dean says he does not complain and he does what he has to do. From the minute he clocks in until the minute he clocks out he is either punching someone in the face or getting punched in the face.
Dean says he will give Chris Jericho the chance to see what he does. He tells Chris to lace up his scarf and put on his jacket and come to the ring.
Chris comes out onto the stage with his scarf and vest.
Chris calls Dean a stupid, disrespectful idiot. He says he will not waste his time fighting Dean in a dump like this. Chris asks Dean if he forgets who he is talking to. He IS the best in the world at what he does. Chris says that he wins matches. He makes history. He commands respect and he elevates every opponent he stands in the ring with. He will give Ambrose the match of his career because being in the ring with him, puts you on a different level. He tells Dean to get on his knees to thank him for putting him in this situation. He tells Dean to kiss his $1,500 boots. Chris changes his mind. He wants Dean to apologize to him. for disrespecting him and stealing the Highlight Reel. He tells Dean to apologize or he will be very sorry.
Dean tells Chris he is sorry . . . that he paid so much money for those ugly ass shoes. He is sorry that you are walking around everywhere with a scarf. He is sorry for his stupid Bon Jovi hair cut. He is so sorry that he pissed off Jericho so much he has to beat his ass on Sunday. He is not sorry for what he is going to do.
Dean attacks Jericho and sends him to the floor. Dean sends Jericho into the announce table and then Dean rearranges the furniture at ringside. Jericho trips Ambrose and Ambrose lands on the monitor. Jericho punches Ambrose. Jericho puts Ambrose in the Walls of Jericho on the announce table.
We are back and we see what just happened with Dean Ambrose and Chris Jericho.
Before our next match starts, Ric Flair makes his way to the ring accompanied by the WWE Women's Champion Charlotte.
Match Number Five: Natalya versus Emma
Natalya with a take down and front face lock. Emma with a hammer lock but Natalya with an elbow and fireman's carry into an arm bar. Emma with a head scissors but Natalya escapes. Emma goes to the floor and trips Natalya on the apron. Emma with a front face lock suplex on the floor. Emma gets a near fall. Emma wtih a full nelson and sends Natalya into the turnbuckles. Emma with a clothesline. Natalya with a Sharpshooter and Emma taps out.
Winner: Natalya
After the match, Natalya goes to the announce table but she stops in front of Ric Flair.
We see a video package about Chyna.
We go to commercial.
Match Number Six: Damien Sandow versus Baron Corbin
Ziggler attacks Corbin from behind on the stage and he knocks Corbin off the stage. Corbin and Ziggler brawl and then Corbin runs away.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Primo and Epico are showing everyone the clubs of Puerto Rico (and No Way Jose was nowhere to be seen)
Miz and Maryse are in the ring and Maryse welcome her husband, the Intercontinental Champion, the Miz.
Miz says he will defend his Intercontinental Title on Sunday against Cesaro. He says the people think that Cesaro will beat him. Miz says he is appalled by that. He understands that people do not like him because he is used to being insulted. What appalls him is that you do not see the benefit of Miz being the Intercontiental Champion.
Miz says if you understand anything, understand that this is more than a title. It is more than an accomplishment. It is legendary. The greatest in this business have held this title, including him, but Cesaro has not.
Do you think that making a Cesaro Section sign makes you relevant? Do not follow the crowd. Think for yourself. You feel empowered by taking a Sharpie and writing on a hand made sign? Aren't you better than that. Sitting there with the nerdy, lonely, and internet trolls. Miz says the Miz Section looks like Maryse.
Cesaro interrupts and asks Miz if he is trying to convince the WWE Universe to root for him. He says the WWE Universe is too educated for that.
Maryse tells Miz to do it like he does it at home and he does his Taxi Driver imiation and then he tries to go Joe Pesci in Goodfellas.
Cesaro says the only movie Miz belongs in is Jackass. He tells Miz he is right about one thing. The Intercontinental Title is legendary. That is why he is going to make sure that the credits roll on you being the Intercontinental Title.
Miz says he will speak clearly so Cesaro's foreign brain can understand him. He asks Cesaro if he feels lucky . . . punk.
Cesaro tells Miz to make his day.
Miz allows Maryse to leave and then Miz tries to attack Cesaro but Cesaro sees it coming and he hits Swiss Death on Miz. Maryse lays on top of Miz to stop Cesaro from swinging Miz.
Cesaro picks up the title belt and gives it to Miz.
AJ Styles stops Roman Reigns in the back and they stare each other down. AJ says he is taking the title at Payback. Reigns walks away after mentioning Gallows and Anderson.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Kalisto versus Ryback will be on the Kickoff Show for Payback.
Match Number Six: Roman Reigns versus Alberto Del Rio in a Non Title Match
They lock up and Reigns with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Del Rio with a kick and punch but Roman punches back and sends Del Rio into the turnbuckles and follows with an Irish whip and knee in the corner. Reigns with another Irish whip but Del Rio sends Roman to the apron. Roman with a head butt and Del Rio with an enzuigiri that sends Roman to the floor. Del Rio with a double stomp off the apron onto Roman's back and we go to commercial.
We are back and Del Rio with a reverse chin lock. We see footage from the commercial break when Reigns went shoulder first into the ring post. Del Rio continues with the reverse chin lock. Reigns gets to his feet but Del Rio with a kick to the back. Del Rio with more kicks. Reigns punches Del Rio when Alberto poses in front of him. Del Rio with more kicks. Reigns wtih head butts and forearms but Del Rio wtih a knee and DDT. Del Rio sets for a super kick and the referee puts on gloves since there must be blood. Del Rio misses and Reigns sets for a Samoan drop but Del Rio escapes. Reigns with a few clotheslines followed by a flying clothesline. Reigns with Neverending Story in the corner and he winds up for an uppercut.
Reigns sets for the Superman punch and Del Rio goes to the floor. Reigns with the Juggernaut Broad Jump drop kick that sends Del Rio into the ring post. Del Rio kicks the ropes as Reigns climbs back into the ring and Del Rio shows some discomfort in the ding ding region. Del Rio with a super kick for a near fall. Del Rio puts Reigns on the turnbuckles in the tree of woe and he kicks Reigns in the back. Del Rio goes up top for the double stomp. Reigns moves and Del Rio appears to have hurt his knee. Del Rio with a punch and he sets for the Destiny Floatover but Reigns with a Superman Punch.
Gallows and Anderson's music play as Reigns sets for the Spear. Del Rio with a rollup for a near fall. Del Rio misses from the turnbuckles and Reigns with a spear for the three count.
Winner: Roman Reigns
After the match, Gallows and Anderson attack Reigns.
AJ Styles comes to the ring and he tells Gallows and Anderson to stop. Gallows and Anderson leave the ring and Styles falls victim to a Superman punch. Reigns with a Superman punch to Gallows. Styles wtih a Phenomenal Forearm.
We go to credits.
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