We are in Orlando, Florida and your announcers are Tom Phillips, Jerry Lawler, and Byron Saxton.
Retribution interrupts the opening graphics and we are told they are part of WWE.
They take off their hoods.
Mia Yim asks if you think the company is safe because you gave us contracts? Think again. We are sick of being stepped on to get a brass ring. Dominik Dijakovic says they are here to destroy this and build this in our image. Each and every one of you are the reason for the infestation of this hell hole. You do this to collect your money. For the fame and fortune to collect your paydays like whores. He says Retribution will make you pay for your sins because we are the Judge, Jury, and Executioners.
MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley, and Cedric Alexander make their way to the stage and they remove their jackets, but Cedric might not have been told to wear a vest. They walk to the ring and Retribution leaves the ring because that is what people under contract does.
MVP takes a mic and he says when the realness shows up, you don't have any heart, crowbars, or chainsaws. You aren't so tough. He figured that since you got contracts you would stop. Lashley says they will beat you down.
The second string of Retribution makes their way to the ring and they get on the apron.
MVP, Lashley, Benjamin, and Alexander start to fight off Retribution and they take care of some of the people but eventually the numbers are too much.
We go to commercial.
We are back with a Moments Ago Moment.
We go to Sarah in the back and she stops to ask Rey Mysterio about his first title chance. Rey says family is everything and it means more for him as a father. He started in WWE as a tag team champion and it is an honor to see him follow in his footsteps.
Raw Tag Team Champions Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins make their way to ringside.
Match Number One: Andrade and Angel Garza versus Dominik Mysterio and Humberto Carrillo versus Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy in a Number One Contenders Match for the Raw Tag Titles
Buddy, Garza, and Carrillo start things off but Garza removes his pants and tags in Andrade. Andrade goes to the floor and Murphy with a side head lock and arm bar. Carrillo with a reversal. Murphy with a wrist lock. Carrillo sends Buddy to the floor. Andrade with a waist lock and Garza tags in and he kicks Carrillo. Andrade tags in and kicks Carrillo. Andrade hangs in the ropes and goes Tranquilo. Murphy kicks Carrillo and Andrade kicks Carrillo too. Andrade swings at Dominik but misses. Carrillo with a kick to Murphy and a springboard arm drag to Andrade. Carrillo kicks Murphy off the apron. Dominik tags in and he hits a cross body onto Murphy while Carrillo hits a suicide dive on Andrade. Mysterio gets a near fall on Andrade for a near fall.
Andrade with a chop. Andrade with a kick but Dominik with a kick and Code Red for a near fall. Dominik with a kick to the midsection when Garza tries to send him to the floor. Murphy kicks Carrillo and Andrade. Andrade with a boot and chop to Murphy. Murphy with a jumping knee to Andrade. Seth takes his jacket and walks away as Murphy tries to make the tag. Seth goes full Jay White and leaves the ringside area while Andrade gets a near fall on Murphy. Murphy with shoulders in the corner. Andrade with a spinning back elbow and Garza with the Wing Clipper for the three count.
Winners: Andrade and Angel Garza
We take a look back at the reason we have Dabba Kato versus Braun Strowman on Raw Underground later tonight.
Jordan the Doorman is in the hall and Shane comes outside to talk about Dabba Kato and Braun Strowman. Shane says he is going on the KO Show and Jordan asks if he needs any help.
We go to commercial.
Retribution says the Hurt Business could have been part of the solution but you bent your knee to WWE so you are the problem. While otherss wait outside, you make the WWE's money to pay for your suits. Your payment will not come in money, it will come in a match against us and we will pay in Retribution.
Kevin Owens is in the ring for the KO Show.
Kevin says he took care of Captain Hot Topic last week so it is time to move on to something different. Tonight's guest is someone he never thought he would invite and give a platform to.
Kevin brings out Shane McMahon.
Kevin says he cannot get enough of Shane's dancing and he invites Shane to sit down in the chairs that he technically paid for.
Shane thanks Kevin for having him on the show. He suggests that there is probably an agenda.
Kevin says everything is under the bridge. Tonight is not about them. It is about what Shane does best. He is a promoter. You have a huge fight to promote tonight.
Shane mentions the Battle of the Behemoths on Raw Underground. Shane says he appreciates Kevin for coming to Raw Underground and he mentions that Kevin met Dabba Kato. Shane suggests that we sample the goods so Shane brings out Dabba Kato.
Kevin says this is why he wanted Shane on the KO Show. He says he knew that Dabba wouldn't be far behind. He does not care about Raw Underground from tonight, but he cares about two weeks ago. He remembers what happened two weeks ago. Kevin says that Dabba probably doesn't know what is going on around here. He says they are going to do this at some point. Kevin slaps Dabba and Shane has to hold Dabba back.
Kevin brings out Braun Strowman.
Shane wants things to stop and he tells them if they want their fight, it happens on Underground in the back.
Aleister Blakc trips Owens and pulls him into the ring post ding ding first a few times.
Drew McIntyre is ambushed by Charly and she asks him if he has any concerns about competing wtih a fractured jaw. He says he is concerned. Drew is asked about the fractured relationship with Keith Lee. Drew says he understands what Keith wants because he is the champion. They are going to beat the hell out of each other. Drew says they will laugh about it over drinks but drinks will be on me.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Retribution and their minons are attacking random Raw talents.
Dijakovic reminds us that they are the judges, jury, and executioners.
We are told that the Hurt Business will be facing Retribution tonight.
Match Number Two: Drew McIntyre versus Keith Lee in a Potential Number One Contender Match if Keith Lee Wins Tonight and Randy Orton is Not Able to Compete at Clash of Champions but if Orton Can Wrestle on Sunday and Lee Wins Tonight . . . I Got Nothing Match
Drew misses a boot and Lee with a side head lock. Lee holds on to the side head lock when McIntyre tries to send Lee off the ropes. Drew with a side head lock. Drew holds on to the side head lock while Lee tries to escape. Drew floats over and Lee with a cross body but Drew sees it coming and Drew is hit in the ribs and Drew goes to the floor. Lee follows Drew to the floor and Drew with punches. Lee rolls back into the ring and Drew returns as well. Lee goes to the floor and Drew follows. Drew with a punch. Drew with a chop and Keith with Grizzly Magnum. Drew with an Orton-esque back drop driver onto the announce table.
We go to commercial.
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