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We are back and Jacob Fatu storms through the hallways looking for Solo, with Tama Tonga behind him.
He finds Solo and he wants to know what is going on.
Solo says he needed time off. After losing the ula fala to Roman, he has not been the same. He says he let everyone down and he let the family down. Solo says he is good and he is ready to take over the business. They have to do it together. That starts with you winning tonight and then going to the Chamber to win and then to win the title and bring it back to the family.
Jacob starts to walk away and Solo grabs Jacob and he says he loves Jacob.
Jacob leaves and so does Tama.
Shinsuke Nakamura makes his way to the ring.
He addresses the crowd in Japanese. He says he has waited four weeks. He says he has watched from the shadows for four weeks. He says he is praying for a worthy challenge. A warrior who would come to him. He says there are no warriors here. He says there is no one. Just the same weak guys.
LA Knight's music interrupts and he makes his way to the stage.
Knight says he wants to talk. He says Shin is playing two lies and a truth. He says he has been hiding in the shadows. That is the truth. He says he was praying for a worthy contender and a test. Wrong. That is the biggest bunch of BS he has ever heard. The last time they were in this ring, he planted your head in the mat and a three count was imminent. All it took was half the isles of Samoa and Tonga to snatch that from him. He says he has beaten every cross eyed half wit on his quest for the title.
Do you want to talk about tests for the championship? He is standing there and you have failed that test.
Miz's music interrupts and he makes his way to the ring.
Miz asks if everyone is going for that shtick. He says he was wrong. He said that LA Knight was a flash in the pan and a fad last year. The fans are eating out of the palm of his hand. It proves one thing. You guys aren't educated. Miz says they are not smart. You are basic. Miz says he sees what Shinsuke sees. You and nobody else is worthy.
Knight interrupts and he says that Miz will probably say himself and run through what he has accomplished. He says you have been using the same shtick over the last ten years and it has been that long since you have been relevant. Knight says he is happy to see Miz here. He almost forgot Miz was here. Knight says everyone wanted to forget you were here. He tells Miz to start a farewell tour, just like Cena, because everyone wants to see you go away.
Miz asks the people if they want him to go away. Miz whimpers and he says that Knight said last week, it was okay to cry.
Knight says that was good. He did say it was okay to cry when it rises to that occasion. You didn't get the point because there is a line. He says that you and Drew are at the top of the list of all time crybaby bitches.
Miz says he has been to the top. He says he touts his resume because guys like you don't measure to his. Miz says his resume stands alone. Will you crumble when they stop chanting your name? Miz says Knight isn't on his radar. Miz says he wants his shot at the US title. He says he came to Smackdown with a new purpose. He is going to forge his way to Wrestlemania. You will be on the outside, lik you have your entire career.
Knight says you repeated what he said last week, so you are watching him. Why does he deserve a shot at the title. The guy who is the champion and who was the previous champion haven't had as many title defenses as him. He says that title needs him because he makes it shine. He tells Miz that he sucks. He says Miz is the most impotent dork. He says Miz is not championship material.
Miz goes after Knight but Knight tries for a BFT.
Miz gets on the apron and Knight waits for Nakamura to possibly get involved.
Nick Aldis comes out and he says it is obvious to him that they are looking for a fight and Nakamura is looking for a worthy challenger. Nick says he is thinking about Miz versus LA Knight.
Match Number Three: Miz versus LA Knight
The match is joined in progress and Knight with kicks in the corner followed by a running hip. Knight gets a near fall. Miz with a kick and a chop. Knight with a power slam for a near fall. Knight sets for BFT but Miz escapes and Miz with a hot shot. Miz chokes Knight in the ropes and he kicks him in the back. Miz with a kick and he gets a near fall. Knight with punches but Miz with Reality Check for a near fall. Knight with punches. Miz with a double thrust to the throat but Knight with a back body drop to Miz over the top rope. Knight with a drop kick through the ropes and Miz goes into the announce table. Knight slams Miz' head into the announce table many times.
Knight has some words for Nakamura but that allows Miz to recover and he sends Knight into the announce table and ring steps. Miz breaks the count and he hot shots Knight on the ringside barrier. Miz with kicks to Knight. Miz sets for a suplex but he decides to mock Knight and that allows Knight to land on his feet and hit a neck breaker for a near fall. Miz with a knee to the midsection followed by a boot for a near fall. Miz with a rear chin lock into a camel clutch. Knight gets Miz on his back and Knight sends Miz into the turnbuckles. Miz with an Irish whip and a boot in the corner. Miz pulls Knight off the apron and then Miz decides to get some popcorn from a fan in the front row.
They return to the ring. Knight gets to his feet on a suplex attempt. Miz escapes a suplex. Knight with a clothesline and a jumping neck breaker. Knight with a power slam and elbow drop for a near fall. Nakamura stares at Knight and Miz as if he will be visiting them in a week. Knight goes to the turnbuckles and Miz with a leg sweep and Knight hits the turnbuckles. Miz with a flatliner for a near fall. Knight avoids a round kick and Knight gets Miz on his shoulders. Miz gets to his feet and Knight escapes a Skull Crushing Finale and gets a near fall. Miz is sent into the turnbuckles but Miz with a DDT for a near fall.
Knight backs Miz into the turnbuckles to avoid a Skull Crushing Finale. Knight runs into a knee. Knight with a BFT and then he goes to the turnbuckles for a double jump elbow drop for the three count.
Winner: LA Knight
After the match, Knight gets on the turnbuckles for words with Nakamura. Nakamura gets in the ring and he holds up the title belt. Knight wants Nakamura to do something. They go face to face and then Nakamura backs up and leaves the ring.
Nia Jax is in the back with Candice LeRae.
Alexa Bliss shows up and she wishes Nia luck tonight.
Nia says she is used to friends who have betrayed her.
Alexa says that Lilly and her were talking about how they might meet at Wrestlemania.
R Truth makes his way to the ring.
Carmelo Hayes says it is too bad that people like Andrade don't respect talent like them.
Miz says they should team up and then he says 'Melo Don't Miz'.
Hayes walks to the ring.
We see how we got the match between Hayes and Truth.
Miz walks in the back and Andrade stops him.
Andrade says he watched Miz's match and he says he can teach Miz something.
Match Number Four: R Truth versus Carmelo Hayes
Hayes attacks Truth as the bell rings and he punches Truth. Truth with a hip toss and punches. Hayes with a springboard clothesline. Hayes goes ballin and points at the Wrestlemania sign. Truth with two flying shoulder tackles followed by a Blue Thunder Bomb. Truth goes for the five knuckle shuffle but Hayes with a super kick. Truth with a suplex into a stunner. Hayes with First 48 for a near fall. Hayes goes up top but Truth moves. Truth with a split and rollup for a near fall. Truth gets Hayes up but Hayes gets to his feet. Hayes with a Northern Lariat and then Hayes goes up top for Nothin But Net. and the three count.
Winner: Carmelo Hayes
We go to commercial.
We are back and The Street Profits say they have ruffled a few feathers, but why are you mad? They say they are telling the truth. They hate being made liars. Dawkins says when he is cleared, they are going to put all of you in the dirt.
Ford says they are going to know the frustration that has been burning deep in them for years. Nothing is okay. It is finally going to be shown to the world. Lord have mercy because they want the smoke.
Byron is with Pretty Deadly.
Byron asks them about their win last week and their upcoming title match next week.
Elton says they feel exquisite. They feel like two tasty snacks. Kit says they are done being underestimated.
Johnny and Tommaso show up and they say that everything has been thrown away. Johnny says they got caught with their pants down. Ciampa says they were good to you and whatever happens next week is on you. Your dreams of being tag team champions are dead and they will give your careers the proper moment of silence.
We look at the Kevin Owensian response.
Kevin says you aren't doing good? Kevin says he isn't doing good. He was stabbed in the back by three people he loved and considered brothers and would take a bullet for. Sami, you talk about the pain and how much your neck hurts. You don't know what real pain is. Kevin says he will show him. You want to go again? Kevin says that is perfect. Let's do it. Kevin says he can't think of doing it anywhere other than where they started . . . in Canada. He does not care if Sami is cleared. Come find him at Elimination Chamber and you will know pain.
Tiffany Stratton walks in the back.
Charlotte Flair takes a seat in the back.
We go to commercial.
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