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We are back and Murphy removes his wrist tape with intensity.  Seth Rollins comes up to Buddy and tells him he will not apologize.  Seth says Buddy needs to apologize to him.  You have until 10 PM to come find me and apologize to me, or there will be hell to pay.

Kevin Owens stops Mike Rome's introduction.  Kevin says he is usually excited to be able to host the Kevin Owens show and talk to his guest.  Tonight's show has a different feel because I feel different.  I felt this way for a couple of days and I couldn't figure out why.  It is because people are right when they say when the fiend touches you, you change.  I feel change.  Friday on Smackdown, it was my first time experiencing the presence of the Fiend and it is still with me.  The anger, the agony, the dread.  I guess that is why tonight is different.  Tonight's KO Show is not about sitting down and having nice chat.  We don't need these as he throws the chairs to the floor.

We see what happened on Friday night.

Kevin says it is hard to explain how that mandible claw felt.  Literally ripping the breath out of me.  I couldn't move.  I was paralyzed.  I don't know what it is about these dark tortured souls.  First Aleister Black and now The Fiend.  Is the Brood next?  All I care about now is that Bray Wyatt come down here so they can have a nice 'chat'.  Pack up the puppets and put on the sweater vest and come down here.

We go to the Firefly Fun House and Bray waves to everyone on Raw and Kevin.

He says it is so nice to have him on the show.  That is what friends do.  You are my new friend, right Kevin?  It is always nice to make new friends.  Someone to play ball with, have sleepover, do some fingerpainting.  Maybe even bury a body in the woods.  Bray says friends stick together through thick and thin, not matter what brand you are on.  Bray says he wrote a song about it.

Friends are very special.  Friends, they warm your heart.  Friends, what would we do without them?  Friends, til death do us part (and Ramblin Rabbit is eaten by Mercy).  

Kevin refuses to sing along with Bray.  That is the only thing worse than watching your demented Mr. Rogers Reboot.  We are not friends.  We could have been friends and had a great time, until you attacked me.  You will not be able to brainwash me like you did to Alexa Bliss.  I want you to come to this ring so I don't have to wait until Friday to beat the hell out of you.

Bray says that isn't nice and he doesn't like bullies and neither does HE.  As for Ms. Bliss, that is between her and HIM.  It is quite clear that you have no idea what you have gotten yourself into.  Friday you will know.

Consider this a warning because that is what friends are for.

Kevin says he knows what that translates to.  You aren't coming to me so I am coming to you.

Aleister Black attacks Owens from behind on the ramp and hits Black Mass.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Charly Caruso is in the back and she is with Drew McIntyre.

Charly asks about how Randy Orton has gotten under his skin.  Drew says everything he sees Randy, he will kick the crap out of him.  It started earlier, and it will continue later in the six man tag match.  Drew asks Randy what the hell is wrong with him and he says yes.  I am not locked in the cell with you, you are locked in the cell with me.  I will not send you to purgatory, I am sending you to hell.

We have a video for Braun Strowman (even though he is a Smackdown superstar)

Match Number Three;  Braun Strowman versus Keith Lee in an Exhibition Match

They lock up and Lee with a side head lock.  Strowman with a shoulder tackle and Lee does not move.  Lee with a shoulder tackle and Strowman bounces off the ropes and hits a drop kick.  Strowman goes to the floor for the wacky lap but Lee with a kick and knees.  Strowman Irish whips Lee into the ring steps.  The referee makes the ten count.

Double Count Out

Strowman argues with the referee and Strowman with a shoulder tackle through the ringside barrier.

Lee gets back to his feet and he sees Strowman.  Strowman returns to the ring and Lee comes off the ring steps and splashes Strowman.  Lee with forearms and Strowman punches Lee.  They fight onto the stage and Strowman is sent into the LED board on the stage.  Lee spears Strowman off the stage through a table.

We are back with the latest Bianca Belair segment and she is ready to play some games with her friends and Bianca dominates.

Drew Gulak is in the back hiding with his title belt.  He mentions that he will write about the belt in his book.  

R Truth tells Randy Orton that is the worst Drew Gulak design he has seen.  Gulak falls down and we see Tozawa in a trash can.  Gulak runs away but he is back dropped into a dumpster and Tozawa falls in too.  The referee stands outside with his arms up like he is breaking up an impromptu fight.  The referee makes the count and it appears that Truth won.

MVP has something to say before the match.  He says this is an official announcement from the Hurt Business.  He needs to clear up some of the confusion about last week.  They were not beaten last week.  They may win a match, but they never win the fight.  They are very talented you men.  So talented I offered them a spot in the Hurt Business.  Last week, that would not have happened if not for the interference of Retribution.  I am putting you on notice so you can understand.  T-Bag, you and your squad want to run around and play tough, but when you wear the black and gold, you better fold.  We are what nightmares are made of.

Mustafa Ali wants to know what will be your excuse this week.  Last week, you pushed me and I pushed back.  Ricochet interrupts and he says that MVP gave them until the end of the night for an answer, but he didn't want to keep MVP waiting.  Ricochet says . . . it's a pass.

MVP says you seem to have forgotten that you are going to be on the business end of some hurt.

Ricochet says that has been the case over the last few months and he didn't run then and he ain't running tonight.

MVP tells Lashley and Benjamin to put some special hurt on Ricochet.

Match Number Four:  Shelton Benjamin and Bobby Lashley versus Ricochet and Apollo Crews

Benjamin and Ricochet start off and Benjamin with a forearm to the back.  Ricochet gets to his feet and he tries to make the tag but Shelton stops him.  Ricochet goes for a sunset flip but Benjamin counters into an arm bar.  Ricochet gets to the ropes and Benjamin releases the hold.  Lashley tags in and he connects with a forearm.  Lashley gets a near fall.  Lashley with forearms and an Irish whip.  Lashley runs into boots and Ricochet with a springboard drop kick.  Crews tags in and they clothesline Lashley over the top rope to the floor.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Lashley tags in and he hits an arc running shoulder tackle in the corner.  Lashley with a delayed vertical suplex and Lashley gets a near fall.  Lashley chokes Ricochet in the ropes but Buddy Murphy has a little more than 16 minutes to make his decision.  Ricochet hits MVP on the floor but Lashley with a flatliner for a near fall.  Benjamin tags in and he kicks Ricochet.  Benjamin kicks Ricochet.  Ricochet misses an enzuigiri but hits a back kick and both men are down.  Crews tags in and hits a series of forearms to Benjamin followed by a kick and cross body.  Crews runs Benjamin into the turnbuckles and connects with forearms and punches.

Crews with a spinebuster followed by a standing moonsault for a near fall.  Ricochet with super kicks to Lashley but Lashley hits a Dominator on Ricochet.  Crews kicks Lashley in the head and Crews tries to press Benjamin but Shelton gets to the mat and Shelton with a German suplex. Lashley tags in and he waits for Crews to get up and Crews avoids a spear and hits an enzuigiri.  Lashley with a choke slam and he sets for the Full Nelson and Crews taps out.

Winners:  Shelton Benjamin and Bobby Lashley

We have 14 minutes to know Buddy's fate.

Buddy walks in the back and Aliyah sees him.  Buddy says he wants to apologize.  This whole Seth thing got out of hand.  Aliyah says you don't have to worry about her.  Worry about Seth.  She asks him if he is thinking about apologizing.

Buddy walks away as we go to commercial. (12 minutes to go)

We are back and MVP, Shelton, and Bobby walk in the back.  Mustafa Ali confronts them and MVP says he must be out of his mind.  Ali says he will be in the ring by himself, but you bring your goons with you.  When I am done with you, I will go after both of you.

Seth Rollins' music plays and he makes his way to the ring as we have five minutes left for Buddy to come apologize to him.

Seth tells Buddy the time has come.  I await your apology.

Buddy's music plays and he makes his way to the ring.

Seth says he doesn't want to mince words and take too much time over this (too late).  Seth says all you have to do is apologize and we can go forward.

Buddy doesn't speak and Seth tells him that Murphy doesn't want to go down this road.  He has seen what happened to those who go against the Greater Good.  I plucked you from obscurity and made you a star.  All you have to do is apologize.  Seth yells at Buddy to apologize and he says he made him and he can break him. 

Buddy punches Seth and they fight to the floor and over the announce table.  Seth sends Murphy into the ringside barrier and Seth swings wildly.  Seth sends Buddy into the ringside barrier again.  Murphy sends Seth into the apron but Seth goes under the ring and pulls out one of the Mysterio's Kendo Sticks.  Murphy takes it from Seth and he hits Seth in the ribs and back.  Seth begs for mercy and Buddy hits him.  Murphy tells Seth to apologize.

Buddy tells Seth to apologize to her, not him.

Seth tells Aliyah that he is sorry and he didn't mean to bring her into this.  Seth tells Buddy he has done enough and he says he is sorry.  

Buddy drops the kendo stick and Seth gets up and goes after Buddy's eyes.  Seth gets the kendo stick and hits Buddy with it.  Seth continues to hit Buddy with the kendo stick and he gets a steel chair.  

Aliyah has made her way to the ring (I guess she doesn't have her own entrance music yet) to check on Buddy.  She tells Seth to stop and Dominik makes his way to the ring to take Aliayh's naive self from this situation.  Angie and Rey come to the ring as well.

Seth goes to the back and the Mysterios leave Buddy, beaten and defeated emotionally, in the ring.

We see Seth in gorilla smiling at this.

Dominik tells Aliyah to look at what they have done to the family.

Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler talk in the back.

We go to commercial.

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