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John holds up the US Title belt and he says that this is a symbol of excellence and a symbol of opportunity. He is proud to be the champion of the United States. The opportunity to defend this could be the opportunity that destroys him. There is a man named Kevin Owens and he is white hot and a man on a mission. He is here to take opportunity by any means necessary.
He beat him at Elimination Chamber and Kevin took the mic and proclaimed that his time was now. At Money in the Bank, he offered a gesture of mutual respect and Kevin Owens decided to put him out of action. Then on Raw, Kevin Owens assaulted a 95 pound musician. Now Kevin is looking at his latest opportunity to take the belt from him. Kevin Owens is a great wrestler, but he sees how Kevin carries himself and John says that Kevin is a garbage human being.
Kevin knows how much the title means to him and he knows how John would feel if he went to Battleground and had to hand over the title to someone he thinks is a dirtbag.
John won the match at Money in the Bank, but he did not win the war. If he accepts Kevin’s challenge, he might be signing up for a fight he cannot win. John asks everyone what should he do. John says he can say no. It is simple and it is fair. A few weeks ago, he stood in the ring and he wanted to face Kevin for the NXT Title and Kevin said no.
John can say no and Kevin can go on his way and John is still the champ, but the champ of what? If John says no then Kevin is right about everything he said. He is just a part of corporate America and everything that he says is jargon created by suits and ties.
John says that he will fight, even if it is a fight he cannot win. If there is a message that he has hammered home, the title will not be protected by politics. May the best man win, and if you want some . . . come get some.
Kevin Owens’ music plays and he makes his way onto the stage.
Kevin says he guesses that he should be pretty upset about everything that John just said about him. The truth is that he is not. One thing you will learn about him is that he does not put much value into other people’s opinions. He does not care what anybody thinks of him. If he did, he probably wouldn’t look the way he does. He has been called many things. He has been called out of shape, a sloth, and a dirtbag. However, this out of shape, sloth, dirtbag beat you at Elimination Chamber and left you laying at Money in the Bank.
The difference is that you care deeply about what these people think of you. Kevin says what he cares about is winning titles. The minute he stepped foot in NXT, he took the NXT Championship. Now that he is here and he sees how much that United States Title means to you, he wants it. Kevin says that he agrees that the US title is a symbol of excellence.
They need a match and Kevin says John never said Kevin could get a title match. Since he wants something from John, he will give John something he wants and craves. He will give you everyone’s approval. Kevin says that he wants to make sure that everyone will cheer the mighty John Cena and boo the evil foreigner.
Kevin speaks in French and he says that he will become the New United States Champion at Battleground.
Kevin says he can figure out what John is going to say but he wants to hear it from John.
John says the people are not indifferent to you because of where you are from or what language you speak. They are indifferent because you are a suckbag.
John decides to speak in French and then he throws out some Chinese. Then he decides to tell Kevin in English that he accepts the challenge. He says that he will kick Kevin’s ass.
Triple H and Stephanie watch on the monitor from the back and they talk about the Owens/Cena situation.
Seth says he is not afraid of Brock, but he wants to talk about Kane and J&J. Hunter tells Seth to screw them because he does not need them. Seth says the Authority is more than a business relationship, it is a family. He feels that he has hurt that relationship. He wants to make sure that the family is back together. Kane and J&J did not get it.
Stephanie asks if Seth has considered an apology.
Seth asks if they would apologize.
Hunter says that Seth wants them back because Brock is back. They invested a lot in Seth and they made the match with Brock because they think that Seth can get the job done. You are afraid of Brock because you are smart. If you were not afraid, you would be an idiot. No matter how smart a man is, he would have a Plan B. He would have a foolproof plan. A smart man walks to the ring and he apologizes. A smart man says the three little words that make this all go away. I . . . AM . . . Sorry.
Stephanie tells Seth to be the bigger man.
Seth asks what if Brock shows up.
Stephanie says that if you want to put the band together, you need to do what you have to.
Hunter asks Seth how bad does he want this family.
We go to commercial.
We are back with the Paige Diva Manifesto.
Match Number Six: Nikki Bella and Brie Bella (with Honorary Bella Alicia Fox) versus Naomi and Tamina Snuka
Naomi sends Brie into the turnbuckles and she kicks Brie. Tamina tags in and she sends Brie to the mat. Tamina pushes Brie down and punches her. Tamina with a clothesline into the corner followed by a snap mare and neck vice. Tamina with a Samoan Drop and Tamina gets a near fall. Naomi tags in and she connects with forearms. Naomi with a bulldog that sends Brie into the turnbuckles.
Naomi sends Brie into the turnbuckles. Brie kicks Naomi and then she avoids Naomi as Naomi goes to the floor. Naomi pulls Nikki off the apron to prevent Brie from making the tag. Naomi wants Brie to kiss her shoes. Brie with a jawbreaker and Nikki tags in and she connects with clotheslines and a drop kick.
Nikki knocks Tamina off the apron and then Nikki with a clothesline into the corner followed by an Arizona Slam but Tamina breaks up the cover. Brie with a missile drop kick to Tamina after Tamina trips over the referee. Naomi with Rear View to Brie and then she sets to give it to Nikki but Nikki pushes Tamina towards Naomi and Naomi gives Rear View to Tamina. Nikki with the Rack Attack to Naomi for the three count.
Winners: Brie Bella and Nikki Bella
We see a video comparing Roman Reigns to a Terminator with footage of the new Terminator movie mixed with Roman Reigns footage.
Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman are standing in the back and they are talking as we go to commercial.
We are back and Big Show is joining the commentary for the next match.
Match Number Seven: Mark Henry versus Ryback in a Non Title Match
They lock up and Ryback backs Henry into the corner and gives a clean break but he wants to be fed more. Ryback with a hammer lock but Henry with an elbow. Henry with a forearm and then he kicks Ryback. Henry with a head butt. Ryback with a flying shoulder tackle and Ryback sends Henry to the floor. Ryback with forearms to the back and Henry sends Ryback into the apron and the ringside barrier.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Henry with a head lock but Ryback with forearms and punches in the corner. Henry pushes Ryback out of the corner but Ryback with a spinebuster. Ryback sets for the clothesline and he runs into a boot from Henry. Show gets up from the announce table and he tells Mark to finish him.
Henry tries for the World’s Strongest Slam but Ryback escapes and Ryback with a clothesline. Ryback goes up top and hits a frog splash for the three count.
Winner: Ryback
After the match, Show gets in the ring and he tells Mark he had him beat. Mark pushes Show and Show leaves the ring in disgust.
Michael Cole reminds us that Ryback was on Tough Enough and Tough Enough debuts tomorrow night on USA. We take a look at the thirteen finalists.
We go to the back where JoJo is with Ryback. She asks him about having to defend his title at Battleground in a Triple Threat Match.
Ryback says that he is here to take on all comers. He knows he can lose the title without being pinned or forced to submit. Winning at the Elimination Chamber meant everything to him. His parents hadn’t talked to each other in years and they watched him defend the title together. He does not care how many people it is that he has to face, he will win.
Big Show enters and he applauds Ryback’s promo. Show says he will expose Ryback for the fraud he is. He says that Ryback is a little boy in a Giant’s world.
Ryback says Show is cute. He is all talk and no action.
Show and Ryback exchange punches until Show gains control. Ryback with knees and then Ryback takes care of Show. Officials finally stop by and tell Ryback to leave.
We go to commercial.
We are back with a Moments Ago Moment of the brawl between Big Show and Ryback.
We are told that Dolph Ziggler will face Sheamus on Smackdown.
Before the match starts, Adam Rose that you people just don’t get it. You don’t get what real art is. You don’t get what real passion is. You don’t get what true love is. Adam says that he and his Rosa get it. He loves us. Rosa says that she loves us. When he unveils his masterpiece to the world, maybe you mouth breathing dullards who inhabit this country might get it.
Adam tells Dolph and Lana not to be jelly of them. This is what true love looks like. Adam and Rosa kiss.
Match Number Eight: Dolph Ziggler (with Lana) versus Adam Rose (with Rosa Mendes)
Ziggler with a drop kick when Rose is done with Rosa. Rose with a knee and he sends Ziggler into the turnbuckles and kicks Ziggler while Rusev watches from the back. Rose with a slam and a series of elbow drops. Rose mocks Ziggler and he bows for the crowd’s approval. Rose with a sleeper but Ziggler with a belly-to-back suplex and both men are down.
Ziggler with an uppercut and clotheslines followed by a Stinger Splash and neck breaker. Ziggler with a leaping elbow drop and he gets a near fall. Rose with a jawbreaker and forearms. Rose with a running clothesline into the corner but Rose misses a boot. Ziggler misses a Fameasser and Rose with a spinebuster for a near fall.
Rose goes up top and he is met with a super kick and Ziggler gets the three count.
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
After the match, Dolph lets down Lana’s hair and they kiss.
We see Rusev in the back and he limps away on his crutches. Rusev breaks the monitor and he falls to the ground.
Rusev looks up and sees Summer Rae. Summer hands Rusev his crutch.
Jamie Noble tells Stephanie and Hunter that Seth expects them to run interference for him. They are not Dumber and Dumber, they are like Yoda.
Stephanie says the Authority has made an investment in Seth. Remember that Seth is the champion because of you. Hunter says that Yoda cannot take the pressure of being the WWE champion. Hunter asks if you know what it is like to have everyone gunning for you. Hunter reminds Kane that he knows what it is like. Hunter says that Joey and Jamie know Seth’s schedule better than anyone.
Stephanie says that Seth is asking for your help even if they want him to do it by himself.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Seth Rollins comes to the ring.
Seth says sometimes in life it is better to pretend you are right than admit when you are wrong. Seth says that he has come out here before all of you to be the bigger man and admit that he has been wrong. Seth asks for Kane, Joey, and Jamie to come out so he can apologize to each of you individually.
Kane, Jamie, and Joey make their way to the ring.
Seth says there is one thing he has realized over the last week. A team is only as good as its foundation and you are Seth’s foundation. Seth says he wants to make one thing perfectly clear. This has nothing to do with Brock Lesnar. He is not afraid of Brock Lesnar. He has beaten Brock before and he will beat him again at Battleground. This is about us. This is about family.
Seth tells Joey tells everyone to stop chanting Suplex City while he makes his apology. Seth tells Joey and Jamie he is so sorry. They are cut from the same cloth. They are champions who he patterned his style after. You have had his back through all of this.
Seth says that he apologizes to Joey and Jamie individually and collectively and he asks for them to be part of his family again.
Joey and Jamie talk it over and Seth says he has to talk to Kane.
Out of everyone in the ring, he owes the biggest apology to Kane. He has called him many names, including a dinosaur. He says that Kane is not a dinosaur because they are extinct and Kane is alive. You are like a fine wine, you are better with age. You will always be the Devil’s Favorite Demon and Seth tells Kane he is his favorite WWE Superstar of all time. Seth makes the same offer and apology to Kane. He wants Kane to come back so they can be a family again.
Seth says he is practically begging for them to come back. He has apologized to all three of you. He wants them to take him back.
Seth offers his hand . . .
Brock Lesnar’s music plays and he makes his way to the ring with Paul Heyman.
Brock circles the ring while Kane, Joey, and Jamie surround Seth.
Joey and Jamie take off their jackets while Kane came to the ring without a shirt so there are no upper torso clothes to remove.
Brock leaps to the apron and Kane, Joey, and Jamie wish Seth luck as they leave the ring.
Brock has a smile on his face as Seth is starting to lose color in his face.
Kane grabs Lesnar from behind but Lesnar clotheslines Kane and then he takes care of Joey and Jamie.
Brock gets in the ring and Lesnar with a German suplex to Rollins. Brock with a second German suplex. Brock picks up Seth and hits a third German suplex. Brock picks up Seth for an F-5 but Kane grabs Brock and Seth is able to get away.
Brock with knees to Kane but Kane grabs Brock and choke slams Lesnar. Kane goes for a second choke slam but Brock with knees and a German suplex to Kane. Brock gets Rollins on his shoulders again and Kane clips Brock. Kane kicks Lesnar and then Rollins joins in.
Rollins holds Brock’s leg around the ring post and Kane hits Lesnar in the knee with the chair. Kane and Rollins kick Lesnar. Kane with a double sledge but Lesnar pushes him away. Mercury grabs Lesnar by the leg and then he punches Lesnar. Kane kicks him and Rollins joins in.
Lesnar is held by Kane and Mercury and Rollins with a knee to the temple as he comes off the turnbuckles.
Kane grabs Lesnar and hits another choke slam.
Rollins wants Mercury and Kane to give Lesnar to him. Rollins with a Pedigree to Lesnar.
We go to credits.
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