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We are back and it is time for the VIP Lounge and Montel Vontavious Porter is joined by Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander, and Bobby Lashley.

Porter says the afterparty will be lit at Royal Rumble.  Porter says that Bobby had something to bring to his attention.  Porter says that Riddle might be a brain dead moron but he can be crafty so be aware of the task at hand.  He tells Cedric to focus on the task at hand.  

Bobby says sometime to you have to believe in somebody's belief in you.  We look good.  We are champions.  We believe and more importantly, we have only just begun.  

Shelton says look at all of our accomplishments.

Cedric says that the Hurt Business is on a roll thanks to MVP.

Lashley says they collected a few debts and they have something to have MVP in gold along with them.

MVP shows a pendant to put around his neck.  Porter says he is not often at a loss for words but he has nothing to say.

Alexander starts to talk about working with the designer and Shelton interrupts but Truth interrupts Shelton.

Porter wants to know why is Truth here.  

Truth says it is a surprise that the guest of honor isn't on the list for his own surprise party.  He says it is rude to eavesdrop and he heard about them throwing a surprise party for him last week.  Better late than ever.

Cedric says it is about MVP.

Truth says THB means Truth Happy Birthday.  He wants to know where are the carrots.

Truth asks if it is time for a dance break.

Bobby says he forgot it was Truth's birthday since he was training for the Royal Rumble.  He has a gift for Truth in the ring.

The 24/7 conclave show up and The Hurt Business attacks them.

Riddle comes from behind and hits a jumping knee on Porter.

We go to commercial.

We are back with a look at Edge's return to the WWE at last year's Royal Rumble.

We will hear from Edge later tonight.

Adam Pearce walks in the back and R Truth is hiding next to a statue of Wade Boggs.  Truth says he wants to prove he is capable of entering the Money in the Bank Ladder Match and he wants a chance.

AJ Styles and Omos show up and AJ says as the sweet hearted and benevolent guy, he will help Truth.

Pearce agrees to the match and he will take it under advisement.

Natch Number Five:  Sheamus versus John Morrison (with Miz)

They lock up and SHeamus with a clean break.  Morrison wit ha waist lock but Sheamus with a hip lock take down into a double wrist lock.  Morrison with a waist lock into a reverse chin lock.  Sheamus with a double leg take down and a front face lock.  Sheamus with a hammer lock into a double wrist lock and take down.  Sheamus with a shoulder tackle but he misses a clothesline.  Morrison with a rollup for a near fall.  Sheamus with a rollup for a near fall.  Sheamus with a reverse chin lock.  Morrison backs Sheamus into the corner and connects with forearms and kicks.  Morrison with a kick to the chest and Sheamus with a back body drop.  

Sheamus with kicks and a forearm.  Sheamus with a chop and arm bar.  Morrison with kicks to Sheamus and Morrison with a forearm and kicks.  Sheamus with a uranage back breaker for a near fall.  Sheamus goes up top and he punches Morrison when he tries to stop him.  Sheamus comes off the turnbuckles and Morrison with a drop kick to the knees.  Morrison with a running knee and Sheamus is caught in the ropes.  Morrison wraps the leg in the ropes.  Morrison hits Sheamus from behind on the floor.  Morrison sends Sheamus back into the ring and Morrison wiht a dragon screw leg whip.  Morrison gets a near fall and he works on the injured leg.

Morrison with a spinning toe hold and a knee bar.  Morrison with an elbow drop to the leg.  Morrison continues to work on the knee.  Sheamus with kicks to Morrison's head.  Sheamus with running double sledges and a forearm into the corner.  Sheamus with a biel.  Sheamus gets Morrison on his shoulders but Morrison escapes and clips Sheamus.  Sheamus with a uranage for a near fall.  Sheamus with boots to the chest and he sets for the Cloverleaf and he applies it.  Morrison gets to the ropes and Sheamus has to release the hold.

Morrison drops Sheamus on the top rope and Sheamus with a knee and White Noise for the three count.

Winner:  Sheamus

After the match, Miiz says if you want to prepare for the Royal Rumble, you have to have your head on a swivel.  You versus me and John Morrison.

Sheamus accepts the match.

We go to commercial.

Match Number Six:  Sheamus versus Miz and John Morrison

Sheamus punches Miz and Morrison and Morrison with a reverse chin lock.  Morrison is sent over the top rope (and if this was the Royal Rumble, he would be eliminated, but this isn't the Royal Rumble so why am I typing this).  Sheamus goes after Miz and Morrison clips Sheamus.  Morrison and Miz with a double snap mare followed by kicks and a shooting star press for a near fall.  Sheamus kicks Miz and Morriosn but Miz with kicks to Sheamus and he chokes him.  Morrison with a chin lock.  Sheamus with punches.  Sheamus is sent over the top rope to the floor.  Miz with a drop kick through the ropes (and if this was the Royal Rumble, it woldn't have mattered).  Morrison with a plancha onto Sheamus (and that would have eliminated Morrison if this was the Royal Rumble or a New Japan elimination Match).  Sheamus is sent into the ringside barrier and Morrison kicks Sheamus in the head.

Miz goes up top and hits a double sledge to the back while Morrison holds Sheamus.  Sheamus blocks being sent into the turnbuckles and Sheamus punches Miz but Morrison punches and kicks Sheamus.  Miz with kicks to Sheamus.  Morrison chokes Sheamus in the corner.  Miz with kicks and Morrison with punches.  Morrison is sent over the top rope to the floor by Sheamus and Sheamus with a clothesline to Miz.  Sheamus with double sledges to Morrison followed by a power slam.  Sheamus with a Finlay Roll of Miz onto Morrison.  Sheamus with the forearms to Miz on the apron and then he does the same to Morrison.  

Sheamus goes up top and he hits a double clothesline to Miz and Morrison on the floor.  Sheamus sets for the Brogue on Miz and Morrison grabs the leg.  Miz with a splash to the back and Morrison misses a springboard move.  Sheamus with a Brogue Kick to Morrison but Miz with a Skull Crushing Finale for the three count.

Winners:  MIz and John Morrison

Lacey Evans and Ric Flair are in a room and Ric is showing Lacey how to escape holds.

Charlotte walks in and she wants to know what Daddy and New Mommy are doing.  Charlotte tells Lacey to get out.

Charlotte says she is not the bad guy.  She says when she was young, this was cute, but I am the only one protecting you.  You are going from legend to old guy.

Lacey slaps Charlotte and kicks Charlotte.  Lacey wants to know about the wooo.

We go to commercial.

Match Number Seven:  R Truth versus AJ Styles (with Omos) in an If R Truth Wins There is a Chance that R Truth Could Get into the Royal Rumble Match but There are No Guarantees Match

AJ kicks Truth in the head and gives Truth a hard Irish whip.  AJ with a knee to Truth.  AJ with a punch and a back breaker.  AJ says he is going to throw Truth over the top rope but Truth is the one sending AJ over the top rope to the floor.  AJ with a drop toe hold.  Truth looks up at Mount Omos and Truth gets back up.  Truth sends AJ to the apron and AJ misses a springboard move.  Truth with a Blue Thunder Bomb and it is time for childhood hero John Cena replication and Truth with a Five Knuckle Shuffle.  Truth misses a scissors kick and he gets AJ up on his shoulders but AJ escapes and applies a Calf Crusher and Truth taps out.

Winner:  AJ Styles

We see Asuka getting ready for her title defense against Alexa Bliss as we go to commercial.

We are back with a look at what Alexa Bliss did to Randy Orton.

Alexa Bliss is in the back and she starts to sing on her swing.  Alexa says last week was so much fun.  She asks the invisible man if he saw what Randy's face looked like when they were done with him?  Alexa agrees with her friend that he looks better.  Alexa says she wanted to have fun with Asuka but she didn't want to play nice.  But, neither did I.  Did you like my trick?  HE taught it to me.  HE taught me a lot of things and I can't wait to see him again so I can thank HIM.  Tonight, I have the opportunity to win a shiny new toy.  Just like last week, I don't feel like playing nice.

She lip syncs LET ME IN.

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