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We start off with a look back at Roman Reigns' comments from last week and what happened with Drew McIntyre and his giant sword.
Your announcers are Michael Cole and Pat McAfee.
Brock Lesnar makes his way to the ring.
Brock bounces in the ring and he says that you have caught on that his suspension is lifted. Brock says he is here for one reason and one reason only, the Universal Championship. You may ask yourself . . .
Sami Zayn interrupts and makes his way to the stage.
Sami says this is so great. Our paths are crossing. It has been a long time coming. Our careers are parallels, other than some UFC Championships and Wrestlemania main events. We are two Canadian alpha males doing our stuff. Sami says that he is a fan. He says he respects Brock's body of work. The top knot, you should have done it years ago.
Brock tells Sami to shut up. Brock says he is confused. He does not know who the hell you are and he asks Sami to ignore his ignorance. You are a fan of me?
Sami says he is the master strategist . . .
Brock tells Sami to shut up and not to piss him off. Brock says he lives in Saskatchewan. He hunts, kills, and eats things in Saskatchewan. Who the hell are you and tell me why I haven't ripped your head off.
Sami says that is a valid question and deserves an answer. Sami says he is the locker room leader and he is the number one contender for the Universal Championship. I have a title match against Roman at Day One.
Brock wants to clarify that he was suspended and Sami is the number one contender.
Sami says that is the case. Once he defeats Roman for the title, he will be happy to roll out the red carpet.
Brock is shocked that Sami wrestles Roman at Day One. Brock says it is all coming together. They are playing you.
Sami says there is a conspiracy but why are they playing him?
Brock suggests that Sami face Roman tonight for the title. Sami Zayn versus Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship.
Sami says he loves that idea but he doesn't want to do it in Texas.
Brock says he is a fan of Sami's.
Sami says he is not prepared and he has a problem with his hip.
Brock tells Sami once again that he should fight Roman tonight. Brock tells Sami he should fight Roman again tonight.
Sami says they have differences about how to handle things. Sami thanks Brock for the advice but says thank you but no thank you. Sami apologizes for touching Brock.
Brock says tonight it is.
Sami says okay.
Brock tells Sami to go get him. Brock says he will be right by Sami's side to witness all of this. He tells Sami he has his back.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Sami Zayn asks Sonya Deville if Adam Pearce is here but Sonya says that Adam has travel problems. Sami says he may have put his foot in his mouth to challenge Roman tonight. Brock shows up and Sami says that since Adam isn't here then . . .
Sonya says she can make the match.
Brock says he gets the winner at Day One.
Match Number One: Sasha Banks versus Shayna Baszler
Sasha with a forearm and she sends Shayna into the turnbuckles. Sasha with a forearm and a wrist lock but Shayna blocks the arm drag into a Kirifuda Clutch. Sasha escapes and Shayna with a boot. Shayna removes the hair tie but misses a boot. Sasha hits the arm drag off the ropes and then misses a baseball slide. Shayna with an ankle lock on the floor but Sasha sends Shayna into the apron. Sasha slides on the apron and then hits Meteora. They return to the ring and Sasha gets a near fall.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Sasha runs Shayna into the turnbuckles and then Sasha with a slingshot double knee strike. Shayna with a running knee into the corner. Shayna with a gutwrench gourdbuster for a near fall. Shayna with a boot to the head. Sasha slaps Shayna and chops her. Sasha with a forearm and a rope assisted wrist lock take down. Sasha with a knee. Sasha puts Shayna in the ropes and hits a double knee drop for a near fall. Sasha goes to the turnbuckles but Shayna knocks Sasha off the turnbuckles. Sasha sends Shayna into the turnbuckles and then hits a springboard tornado DDT for a near fall.
Shayna kicks Sasha away a few times but misses a knee. Sasha goes for a wheelbarrow move but Shayna with a Kirifuda Clutch. Sasha tries to roll through and she gets a near fall. Sasha with a Banks Statement. Shayna blocks a knee and Shayna with a knee of her own. Shayna goes for a Doctor Bomb but Sasha counters with a sunset flip for the three count.
Winner: Sasha Banks
Adam Pearce is on the phone with Sonya Deville and Sonya tells Adam about what she did for tonight's title match and the match at Day One. Adam says maybe he should stay away but Sonya says Brock is fine tonight. Adam says he might want to Remember the Alamo tonight.
Drew McIntyre enters and he says he wants to know who is responsible for him not being in the battle royal last week.
Sonya says Adam made the list.
Drew says next time Sonya speaks to Adam to let him know that Drew is looking for him.
Baron Corbin and Riddick Moss make their way to the ring and Baron's attire is an homage to Easy Money.
We go to commercial.
Baron and Riddick are in the ring. Baron says thinking of that battle royal makes him happy. Moss says he was eliminating everyone. Baron says it was a hilarious prank when I eliminated you. Baron says it wasn't happy for everyone. Jeff Hardy fried so many brain cells he forgot that Sami Zayn was not eliminated. Moss has a joke for Jeff Hardy. Baron calls Drew a giant crybaby for not being in the battle royal. Drew has to stop worrying and he needs to be happy. Moss has a 'joke' about Drew McIntyre.
Drew McIntyre makes his way to the ring and he has his man splitting sword.
Corbin sends Moss up the ramp to show if his jokes are sidesplitting.
Drew points his sword at Corbin and Jeff Hardy hits a Twist of Fate. Moss punches Hardy but Hardy with a Twist of Fate. Drew with a Claymore to Moss.
Michael Cole mentions that Xia Li will debut next week.
We go to the next story. She says the starry night covers her on a peaceful walk. The only sound is her boots on the gravel. Then something else. Deep breaths of anticipation from the shadow. She says one blocks her path and the other lunges for her bag. Xia says she hates vultures who mistake women for weak. For the disempowered they never see for me.
Match Number Two: Erik and Ivar versus Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo
Erik with a uranage to Garza and he knocks Carrillo off the apron. Ivar tags in and he slams Garza and Erik slams Ivar onto Garza. Erik tags in and IVar with a splash but he misses a Bronco Buster. Erik brings Garza into the ring. Garza with a suicide dive. Carrillo with a bridging chin lock and Garza stands around while Boogs plays the guitar. Ivar stops Carrillo but Garza with a rollup for the three count.
Winners: Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza
After the match, the Viking Raiders come over to Nakamura and Boogs and they have some words. Boogs plays a solo while Nakamrua joins in the chest pounding and someone does stuff on his chair.
We take a look at Toni Storm and Charlotte Flair.
Kayla Braxton is in the back with Toni Storm. Toni says she is known as the girl who had two pies thrown in her face. Charlotte can try to embarrass her as much as she wants, but that won't stop her from getting a title match. Toni says she is not intimidated by Charlotte. Charlotte tried to embarrass her because Toni already embarrassed Charlotte for what she said about Survivor Series. I am already in her head. When she accepts my challenge, I will prove her wrong. Toni says she will become the Smackdown Women's Champion.
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