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We are back and Braun Strowman says he made a career out of chucking people around. The Royal Rumble is made for him. Anyone who stands in his way on the Road to Wrestlemania will get these hands.
Smackdown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair makes her way to the ring.
Charlotte woooos for Detroit and she says it is great to be here. She says it seems that Sonya Deville has a problem with her. She doesn’t know why, but maybe it is because she beat her two weeks ago. If you have a problem with her, you don’t have to attack her from behind or go to Adam Pearce, say it to her face.
Sonya does not come out at first but Charlotte nudges her to come out.
Sonya says she does not care what the people of this city want. She only cares about what she wants and what she deserves. That is a title match. You don’t think she is worthy. Sonya tells everyone that she is a star and when she opens her mouth, you shut yours and listen.
Last week, it took six people to rip her off Charlotte. Are you that arrogant that you don’t see it?
Charlotte says Detroit has made their mind up about Sonya. She says she always said Sonya was a star, but what about the other women? What makes you think you are more special than anybody else. You demand title matches not being owed to you. Are you the arrogant one in the ring? You called your shot and lost and you tapped out.
Charlotte tells Sonya to worry about the Royal Rumble. Charlotte says she will fight Sonya tonight.
Sonya wants to make sure she is hearing this right. Sonya says no. Sonya says there is nothing in this for her . . . unless you are willing to put your title on the line.
Adam Pearce makes his way to the ring and he tells Sonya . . .
Sonya attacks Charlotte from behind and leaves the ring.
Adam wants to know if Sonya is serious and she tells Adam to wait.
Charlotte looks at Sonya as she goes to the back.
Roman looks troubled and he asks Paul if he can believe this guy.
Paul tells Roman he has never liked Shmuli since day one, but he appreciates what Roman has said about the Island of Relevancy. Paul asks Roman to take into his ruthless consideration that it is better when signing a contract to face Kevin Owens, that when it comes to Sami Zayn, maybe it is better to have Sami in the castle pissing out than out of the castle pissing in.
We go to commercial.
We are back with Lacey Evans and the voice over says you can tap out or black out in the Cobra Clutch. You will break their spirits, you will win titles. You will make every woman in the WWE stand in fear of the name Lacey Evans.
Match Number Four: Ridge Holland and Butch versus Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser in a First Round Match in the Smackdown Tag Team Championship Tournament
Vinci and Ridge start things off and Ridge with a side head lock but Vinci with one of his own. Ridge does not go down after a shoulder tackle from Vinci. Ridge with a hip toss and he tags in Butch. Butch goes up top and hits a double stomp to the arm. Kaiser tags in and hits a tilt-a-whirl TKO. Butch with a wrist lock and he stomps on the elbow. Butch goes for a Kimura but Vinci tags in and he hits a springboard cross body. Kaiser with a kick and Vinci knocks Ridge off the apron.
Imperium poses and we go to commercial.
We are back and Kaiser keeps Butch from making the tag but he lands on his feet on a belly-to-back suplex and makes the tag to Ridge. Ridge with a few clotheslines and then he hits Snake Eyes and a series of clotheslines. Ridge gets Kaiser up for a power slam. Ridge tries to get Kaiser up but Vinci stops him but Holland gets them both up for a double back drop.
Butch tags in and hits a moonsault off the apron onto Kaiser. Butch and Holland with kicks to Kaiser. Ridge is sent into the ring steps. Kaiser with an O’Connor Roll for a near fall. Butch with an ankle lock and then he takes Kaiser down for a cross arm breaker. Vinci tags in and he hits a double jump moonsault for a near fall. Vinci gets Butch up for the Imperium Bomb but Ridge stops Kaiser. Butch with a rollup for a near fall. Butch with chops to Vinci but Vinci chops back. Butch with a forearm and a tornado DDT and both men are down. Ridge tags in and so does Kaiser. Kaiser with a kick and chop. Kaiser comes off the turnbuckles but Holland with a head butt and overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Butch goes up top and Holland gets Kaiser on his shoulders. Butch kicks Kaiser and Vinci. Kaiser kicks Butch off the apron and Vinci catches Butch and hits a brainbuster on the floor. Vinci tags in and they hit the Imperium Bomb for the three count.
Winners: Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci (advance to face winner of Maximum Male Models versus Legado del Fantasma)
We see Sami Zayn in the back and Paul Heyman stops by to talk to him.
Paul says Roman would like to see him.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Shayna Baszler says imagine competing in the Royal Rumble with a broken elbow or a shattered elbow or a broken arm. You better stay away from her. She is not only going to eliminate you, she is going to tear you apart, limb by limb.
We have a video package for 30 Years of Raw.
Karrion Kross says Scarlett brought to his attention that in one week he will step in the ring with Rey Mysterio. He says he usually gets amped up before a fight. Not this time. Rey can’t decide if he wants to be a family man or the greatest of all time. You cannot be both. I will take him out and then I will take out the other 29 people in the Royal Rumble. Time is running out for everyone.
Tick Tock.
Match Number Five: Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro (with Santos Escobar and Zelina Vega) versus Mace and Mansoor (with Maxxine Dupri) in a First Round Match in the Smackdown Tag Team Title Tournament
Mansoor with a shoulder tackle to Wilde and a reverse atomic drop. Wilde with a back elbow and an elbow drop. Mansoor sends Wilde to the floor and then Mace sends Cruz over the top rope to the floor. Mace and Mansoor tease a dive to the floor, but they pose instead. Wilde drop kicks Mansoor to the floor and then Cruz and Wilde send Mace to the floor. Cruz and Wilde with planchas. Cruz tags in and kicks Mansoor. Wilde tags in and they go for a double suplex and hit it. Cruz drops Wilde off his shoulders for a splash for a near fall. Mace pulls Mansoor into the corner and he makes the tag.
Mace with a spinning heel kick to Wilde and Cruz is kicked off the apron. Wilde pushes Mace into the turnbuckles where Mansoor is crotched. Wilde with a DDT to Mansoor and Cruz with a missile drop kick to Mace. Wilde and Cruz with the side Russian Leg Sweep and flying kick for the three count.
Winners: Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro (advance to face Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci)
We see Roman and Paul in the dressing room and Sami arrives.
Roman tells Sami it is no secret that he has a temper. That is why he puts people in place like Paul to counsel that anger. Roman says he was not hearing Roman. You want clear communication to be part of the plan. You are a perfectionist, like him. You don’t become the GOAT if you don’t think about everything. That is why we get along.
Sami thanks Roman for understanding and he says he was expecting the worst and it means the world to hear what Roman had to say.
Roman says sometimes he expects the same amount of love, respect, and loyalty he gives out.
Sami says they all love him. Sami says he will put the Bloodline and this family first. Sami tells Roman to tell him what he wants him to do and he will do it.
Roman tells Sami he needs him to find the Usos and make sure the SUVs are ready and that the jet is ready. Roman says him, Paul, and Solo are going to go to the ring to get the contract signed and then they can leave.
Roman and Sami fist bump.
We see the ring getting set up for the contract signing and we go to commercial.
We are back and next week, Rey Mysterio faces Karrion Kross. Drew McIntyre and Sheamus face Hit Row in the tournament. Imperium faces Legado del Fantasma in the tournament.
Adam Pearce is with the table, chairs, and microphones as he awaits the arrival of Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa, and Paul Heyman.
Kevin Owens comes from behind and attacks Solo and sends him to the floor. Owens kicks Roman and hits a stunner. Owens with a super kick to Solo and then the Usos pull Kevin out of the ring. Owens sends Jey into the ringside barrier. Owens with a super kick to Jimmy and then to Jey. Owens sends Jey into the ringside barrier.
Owens with a pop up power bomb through the table.
Owens sees Paul in the corner and he begs for mercy.
Kevin takes the contract and signs it.
Sami Zayn comes to the ring and gets on the apron. Kevin tosses Sami the contract and then Kevin leaves through the crowd.
We go to credits.
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