We are back and Seth Rollins finds Adam Pearce and asks him about what Kevin is talking about.
Adam says you shouldn't trust what Kevin is saying. He hasn't seen Kevin today.
Seth is happy that it is his match.
Sonya enters the room and talks about what Kevin said to Seth and Sonya says it is a good idea.
Edge is in the ring and he says this is the best job in the world. He says he misses you guys. Edge says he is back. The last time you saw him, he was surviving a match in Hell in a Cell against Seth Rollins. Seth is the number one contender for the title. Edge says that Seth deserves it because he is operating on another level. Edge says he is here to talk about how he is on Raw. There is a new set of opponents he can sink his teeth into. AJ Styles, Kevin Owens, Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Big E. It is really exciting.
Miz interrupts and he is joined by Maryse as they make their way to the ring.
Miz says they gave you the big return treatment. They gave you the big press release. You've been gone a month? Are you living for the big comeback. You get injured, get a big comeback. You take time off and get a big comeback. Meanwhile, I was on one of the biggest shows to prove why we are the best entertainers. When I am injured, I am in a wheelchair. When I take time off, I am making the product better. I don't get the big pyro.
What irks me is that one of the biggest female performers is back and then he heard the list of people you have your eye on and wonders if Edge is on his radar.
Edge says he thought Miz was still painting himself like a genie and dancing.
Maryse says while you were busy chopping wood, my husband was being the most entertaining and most charismatic.
Edge asks if Miz finished 9th.
Miz says he won. The reason why he placed where he placed is because the most devoted fanbase did not vote for him. While I was Dancing with the Stars, you were dancing with injuries.
Edge says that Miz could have gone to Adam or Sonya and said that you don't come back without the right entrance. By interrupting me, you have jumped into the main event. I can get everyone to chant that Miz Sucks (and he does it)
Miz says he is an era defining superstar and he deserves respect? Six months ago, I was WWE Champion. When was the last title you held? You were in the opening match on the Wrestlemania I main evented against John Cena. You had a hell of a career, but I passed you long ago. This time, you should have stayed home for good.
Edge asks Miz if he means that he should hang it up and that he cannot do it any more. Edge says he has a small window to come back. I am the guy everyone wants to stand across the ring from to prove themselves. That is mutual respect, something you never had. You come to the ring and bitch and complain that you don't have this or that. Does Miz need a pat on the back? I will give you your pat on the back and I mean everything that I am going to say.
You made it here from Tough Enough. You wrote notes on your hands and went all the way to the main event of Wrestlemania and you beat John Cena. I did jerk the curtain that night. You have people on other shows saying your name to get a cheap reaction. You live rent free in a lot of heads. You built yourself a mansion in the Hollywood Hills and have a beautiful family. You did more than anyone thought. You made it happen.
The big difference between you and I is that I fought to get this while you are trying to get notoriety for your next competition or reality show. You allowed your friends to get fired. You expect respect, but I earn it.
I dare you to jump me.
Miz tells Edge no and leaves the ring.
AJ Styles and Omos are in the back and Sarah ambushes and asks if there is any insight into why The Street Profits did. AJ says that the Street Profits knew they couldn't beat AJ and Omos. AJ says he can't see. AJ says the doctors don't know if he will be able to see at 100% again. They literally gave him the smoke, in his eyes. AJ says when there is smoke, there is fire and you are going to get burned.
Before the match, AJ Styles makes his way to the ring with Omos so AJ can hear what is going on from ringside since he 'cannot see'.
Match Number Three: Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins versus Chad Gable and Otis Dozovic
Otis punches Ford and follows with a shoulder tackle. Otis with another punch. Gable tags in and he hits a monkey flip. Otis with a back senton for a near fall. Gable with a bow and arrow. Ford gets a lateral press for a near fall. Ford with a shoulder and a he goes for a slingshot move but Gable with a Northern Lights suplex for a near fall. Otis tags in and he connects with a forearm but Ford fights his way out of the corner. Otis blocks a sunset flip and Gable tags in. Dawkins makes the tag and connects with a clothesline and elbow. Dawkins with an exploder and a back elbow to Otis. Dawkins with Silencer to Gable followed by a twisting splash into the corner. Dawkins with Anointment and Ford goes up top but Otis pulls Gable out of the ring and they send Dawkins into the ringside barrier.
Ford goes up top and AJ gets on the apron and Ford kicks AJ to the floor. Ford pushes Gable off the turnbuckles and hits a Seven Star Frog Splash for the three count.
Winners: Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford
After the match, AJ yells at Omos. Omos tries to explain himself to AJ.
Vince and Austin are in the back and Vince asks Austin about AJ's surprise. Austin says it was good. Vince says it was horrible because you could see it a mile away. Vince tells Austin to be more attentive. Vince tells Austin to look at him when he talks to him.
Dana Brooke is in the back with Reggie and they talk.
We are back and Kevin Owens is sitting and Seth Rollins cackles by and said that Kevin is a liar.
Kevin says his pants are not on fire but he is not lying. He says if he wins tonight, he will be added to the title match at Day One.
Match Number Four: Damian Priest versus Apollo Crews (with Commander Azeez) for the United States Championship
Crews with a waist lock take down. They lock up and Crews with another waist lock but Priest with an arm drag into an arm bar. Crews with punches but Priest forces Crews to the floor and Priest is stopped by Azeez and Crews with a knee off the apron.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Crews with a toss power bomb and a standing moonsault for a near fall. Crews with punches. Crews with more punches but Priest with a forearm and a jumping kick. Priest goes for a springboard leg lariat and gets a near fall. Priest with a kick and clothesline. Priest with a cliffhanger DDT for a near fall. Priest sets for the springboard plancha but Azeez moves Crews out of the way. Priest with a somersault senton off the ring steps. Azeez pulls Priest off the turnbuckles and the referee figures that Azeez did something because he turned his back and the referee sends him to the back.
Priest is enraged and he returns to the ring and kicks Crews to the mat and connects with punches. Priest kicks Crews to the apron and then he hits a choke slam and Reckoning for the three count.
Winner: Damian Priest (retains championship)
Adam and Sonya are in the back and Seth Rollins enters the office. Seth says that Kevin is still talking about Day One.
Adam says it raises the stakes and Sonya thought it was a good idea. Adam says if Kevin wins, he gets added to Day Ones title match.
Seth freaks out and leaves the office.
Match Number Five: Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio versus Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin
Dominik and Shelton start things off and Benjamin with a waist lock take down. Dominik with a wrist lock take down off the ropes and Shelton with a shoulder tackle and back breaker. Alexander tags in and Benjamin with a suplex and Alexander with a slingshot senton. Dominik with an inside cradle for a near fall. Alexander with a clothesline. Alexander with a suplex. Benjamin tags in and kicks Dominik. Benjamin with a belly-to-back suplex attempt and Dominik lands on his feet and hits a super kick.
Rey tags in and hits a seated splash and a head scissors take down. Benjamin with elbows and Alexander tags in and he goes for a sunset flip but Rey rolls through because you do not sunset flip Rey Mysterio. Rey with a drop kick for a near fall. Rey with a punch to Benjamin on the apron. Rey sends Cedric into the ropes and Dominik tags in and he sends Shelton into the ropes and he they hit a Cyber Monday BOGO 619. Dominik with a frog splash for the three count.
Winners: Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio
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