We are live from the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, as Roman Reigns makes his way to the ring.
Michael Cole, Corey Graves and Renee Young remind us of comments from Stephanie McMahon about the briefcase situation and we are told that Brock Lesnar will cash in tonight.
Back in the ring, Shane McMahon comes out and he interrupts Roman before he can speak.
Shane mentions that they will be face to face on Friday and he cannot wait to shut Roman up. He is not just called the Best in the World, he is the best in the world in the ring. Shane says he gets better with age. He will beat Roman from side to side and then he will fly through the air and go coast to coast. He will either pin Roman or make Roman tap out to the triangle. Shane says that wouldn’t satisfy him. Shane says he will not release the hold because he does not have to. He will make Roman’s eyes bulge out of his head.
Roman says he would love to see Shane try to tap him out. Roman says he will pick Shane up if he tries that and send him through the mat. You don’t stand a chance in the ring against him. The only reason you are still out here is because you rely on help from others, like Drew McIntyre. After he is done with Shane, he will stomp Drew’s ass at Stomping Ground.
Drew comes out and he says he does not like Texas’ attitude for the way they reacted to him and Shane. Drew tells Roman his mind is all over the place. What Shane said was correct. After Shane is done with you, he will decimate you at Stomping Ground. You need to worry about the present. Drew says he has an idea and he says something to Shane. Drew says he does not need his partners.
The Revival attack Roman from behind and then the Usos make their way to the ring and an official comes into the ring.
Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, and Jey Uso vs. Drew McInytre, Scott Dawson, and Dash Wilder
Jey and Wilder start things off and Jey with a super kick and Jey goes up top but Scott pulls Dash to the floor. Jimmy tags in and they hit a double plancha as we go to commercial.
We are back and Dawson misses a splash into the corner but Wilder tags in and keeps Jey from making the tag for a moment. Jimmy tags in and clotheslines Wilder and connects with an uppercut. Jimmy has a kick blocked but he hits a dragon whip. Jimmy punches Drew and Dawson on the apron and Wilder with a drop kick and forearm followed by kicks. Drew tags in and he kicks Jimmy. Drew chops Jimmy in the corner. Drew with a suplex and he gets a near fall.
Drew with an arm bar. Jimmy with a head butt. Drew with an Irish whip and Jimmy slides into the corner but Drew with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex for a near fall. Dawson and Wilder hit Jimmy on the apron while Jey and Roman distract the referee. Dawson tags in and kicks Jimmy. Jimmy with a punch followed by a chop. Dawson with a drop kick and near fall. Dawson with a seated abdominal stretch. Jimmy escapes and punches Dawson. Jimmy with a belly-to-back suplex and both men are down. Dawson keeps Jimmy from making the tag and Dawson with a spinebuster for a near fall.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Roman with a boot to Drew and then he sets for the Superman punch but Drew avoids it and Drew with a head butt. Jey tags in and Roman with a Superman punch to Drew. Shane stops Jey on the turnbuckles and Roman grabs Shane on the floor. Drew with a Claymore to Roman and then Jimmy is sent to the floor and Scott and Dash hit Shatter Machine. Drew with a Claymore to Jey for the three count.
Winners: Drew McIntyre, Scott Dawson, and Dash Wilder
After the match, Shane hits the ring to stand with Drew and The Revival while Reigns and Jey are down on the mat. Jimmy is still down on the outside. Shane talks trash in Reigns’ face and barks orders for the heels to attack. The Revival hits Reigns with a Shatter Machine. Shane talks more trash to Reigns. Shane holds Reigns up and Drew follows up with a Claymore as fans boo. Shane gets back down in Reigns’ face as Dash mocks him. The Revival and Drew hold Reigns up while Shane backs to the corner, then charges out with a Spear. Shane mocks Reigns in the middle of the ring as the boos continue. Shane stands tall with The Revival and Drew as his music hits.
– Still to come, The Undertaker returns to RAW. Also, Brock Lesnar cashes in his title shot and Seth Rollins appears on MizTV. We see a look at the back door of the arena as everyone waits for Lesnar’s return.
– Still to come, a new “Firefly Fun House” segment with Bray Wyatt. Back to commercial.
– We are back and Matthew McConaughey and Lance Armstrong are in the crowd.
Miz TV:
Miz makes his way to the ring for MizTV. Miz throws out an alright alright alright before doing the intro for MizTV. Miz says tonight is not about him, it is about Brock’s cash in. Without further ado, Miz brings out the Universal Champion Seth Rollins.
Miz mentions Seth’s match against Baron Corbin on Friday, but it could all change based on Brock’s cash in tonight. He asks Seth what is going through his mind.
Seth says we are assuming Brock will show up tonight. We are assuming Paul Heyman is telling the truth, and the last time that happened was . . . never. While he is prepared, he will believe it when he sees it.
Miz says something appears to be on Seth’s mind and he brings up their success with the briefcase, but the case is in Brock’s hands.
Seth says he knows the gravity of the situation. If Brock cashed in tonight, he would be relieved. He cannot focus on what might be but what will be. Friday, he will be defending his Universal Championship against Baron Corbin. Nobody likes Baron Corbin, but he did win the Fatal Four Way Match and he is the number one contender. If he is going to be the fighting champion, he needs to focus on Baron Corbin and stomping his head into the mat.
We see a vehicle arrive at the arena and what a coincidence, Paul Heyman emerges and he is joined by the Human Beat Box himself. They stop at the curtain to go to the ring but Brock decides to go down the other hallway instead. We go to commercial with a very disappointed Seth Rollins watching from the ring.
Gran Metalik, Kalisto, and Lince Dorado vs.
Lars Sullivan makes his way to the ring before Lucha House Party’s opponents come to the ring. Lince, Metalik, and Kalisto go after Lars as he enters the ring but Lars takes care of them. Kalisto goes for a springboard move but Lars with a shoulder tackle. Lars with a clothesline to Dorado. Metalik is caught by Lars but Kalisto with a drop kick and then they hit a double drop kick and finally a triple drop kick to send Lars to the floor.
Lars screams but he has had enough and we cut to backstage.
Backstage:
We see WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions The IIconics mocking Nikki Cross backstage. They also take a shot at RAW Women’s Champion Becky Lynch. Alexa Bliss appears and stands up for Cross. Billie Kay says she’s off to prepare for her match with Cross, and that will be iconic. Bliss offers to get a coffee for Cross. Cross seems surprised. Bliss knows how close Cross has been getting with Becky as of late, and she knows how everyone hates her around here. Cross comments on how nice Bliss has been to her, and says they are friends. Bliss puts herself in Nikki’s corner for the match against Kay later. They walk off together.
– Still to come, Rey Mysterio drops the WWE United States Title. Also, The Undertaker returns plus Braun Strowman battles Bobby Lashley in an Arm Wrestling match.
– We go to the ring and out comes RAW Women’s Champion Becky Lynch. She hits the ropes to raise the title. We see how Lacey Evans helped Charlotte Flair take the SmackDown Women’s Title from Lynch at Money In the Bank a few weeks back, ending her reign as Becky 2 Belts. Lynch stands tall with the title as we go back to commercial.
In the Arena:
Back from the break and Lynch is in the ring with a mic. She says she’s ready to make some changes. She talks about how busy the past few months have been, including her WrestleMania 35 main event win. A “you deserve it!” chant breaks out. Lynch goes on about all her dreams coming true and says she’s never been more content in her entire life, but that’s when it hit her – contentment is the worst thing that could happen to a fighter like her because they get hurt, passed over or beaten. Becky says that won’t be her because when Lacey helped Flair take the title at Money In the Bank, it woke something in her that needed waking. Becky says when she’s pissed off, and she is pissed off, there’s not a woman in this business that can keep her down. Becky says if you’ve wronged her in any way, she will find a way to get to Evans and she will break her back trying, break her hands fighting and keep going until she can’t… the music interrupts and out comes Evans.
Evans says Becky is just like a dog chasing a car and just like a dog, she wouldn’t know what to do if she caught it. Evans says she did Becky and all of the WWE Universe a favor with the title change at MITB because she’s not the one who should be representing WWE. Lynch mocks Evans. Evans says she does have blonde hair but Becky shouldn’t confuse her with Flair. Evans goes on and enters the ring as fans give her the “What?!” treatment. Evans says she will soon make her Becky No Belts because she refuses to let Lynch represent her division. Evans goes on until the music interrupts and out comes Flair from SmackDown via the WWE Wild Card Rule.
Flair tells Becky to stop making excuses for the loss. Flair brags about becoming the nine-time women’s champion with the win. She does a “Wooo!” with the crowd. Lynch taunts Flair for not having the title any longer. Evans tells Flair to stop embarrassing herself and asks why she’s here, calling her a daddy’s girl needing attention. Flair asks them to open the ropes for her but they’re not interested. Flair says she struts like a peacock because she’s more than half-way to breaking her dad’s world title record, and Evans has been here for a while but all Flair has seen her do is make tea. Flair brags on laying Evans out last week. Evans says Flair has had 9 championships but she has 0 today. Evans says Flair is yesterday’s news but Evans is the new face of WWE. Evans tells Flair to run along back to SmackDown unless she wants to be educated with a Woman’s Right. Evans immediately attacks Flair and drops her into the ropes. The referee enters the ring and we’ve apparently got a match.
Lacey Evans vs. Charlotte Flair
Charlotte Flair regroups as Lacey Evans stares her down from the corner. Becky Lynch watches from the outside of the ring. The bell rings and they start brawling with Flair taking Evans down first.
Evans resists but Flair rag-dolls her some. Flair beats Evans down and tosses her out of the ring, right at Lynch’s feet. Flair stands tall and poses in the ring while Evans recovers at ringside. Evans returns to the ring and Flair drops her right away. Flair mounts Evans with strikes. Evans tries to take Flair down but Flair slams her into the mat. Evans grabs the bottom rope but Flair takes advantage of the count as the referee warns her. Flair grabs Evans again as she approaches. Evans turns it around. Flair fights her off and blocks a suplex attempt. Evans ends up back on the floor to regroup as Flair stands tall in the ring. We go back to commercial.
Evans resists but Flair rag-dolls her some. Flair beats Evans down and tosses her out of the ring, right at Lynch’s feet. Flair stands tall and poses in the ring while Evans recovers at ringside. Evans returns to the ring and Flair drops her right away. Flair mounts Evans with strikes. Evans tries to take Flair down but Flair slams her into the mat. Evans grabs the bottom rope but Flair takes advantage of the count as the referee warns her. Flair grabs Evans again as she approaches. Evans turns it around. Flair fights her off and blocks a suplex attempt. Evans ends up back on the floor to regroup as Flair stands tall in the ring. We go back to commercial.
More back and forth after the match. Flair unloads in the corner and shows off some. Evans makes her pay for showing off. Lynch watches from ringside as Evans beats Flair down in the corner. Evans drives boots into Flair for a 2 count. Flair makes another comeback but Evans cuts her off. Evans launches herself in from the apron but lands bad when nobody’s home. Evans charges in the corner but Flair catches her. Flair with a clothesline out of the corner.
Flair goes for the Figure Four submission but Evans kicks her off into the turnbuckles. Evans drops Flair with a swinging neckbreaker. Flair catches Evans with boots. They run the ropes and collide in mid-air with crossbody attempts. They both go down and the referee checks on them. Lynch ends up decking Flair on the outside and the referee calls for the bell.
Winner by DQ: Charlotte Flair
After the bell, Becky immediately enters the ring and drops Evans with The Manhandle Slam. Lynch talks trash and taunts Evans as her music hits. Lynch raises her title in the air and stands over Evans.
– Still to come, Brock Lesnar will cash in. Also, Rey Mysterio relinquishes the WWE United States Title. We go back to commercial.
In the Arena:
We are back and United States Champion Rey Mysterio makes his way to the ring.
Rey says he will lay it out straight. He says he has been a part of the WWE for a long time and it is part of his blood. It has been in his family’s blood. Rey says it is something he gets to share with his son Dominic because he is training now. Dominic will carve a path for himself. Rey says he needs to set the right example and do the right thing . . . as a man and as a champion. Due to his shoulder injury, Rey says he is here…
Samoa Joe interrupts.
Joe asks if he came out too early to ruin Rey’s moment. Joe says he knows what this means for Rey and he heard the word ‘champion’ and he thought it was his cue. Joe says he does not want to interrupt because this is a big moment. Joe says he has an addendum. He tells Rey not to ruin this moment with a lie. You are not relinquishing that title because you are injured. You are relinquishing it because you never won. Joe says his shoulders never touched the mat.
Rey says he is not here for a moment or to fool anyone. This is not the moment he wanted it to be. Rey says he won championships his entire career, through pain and injuries. If he was man enough to do that, he is man enough to do what he is going to do tonight. Rey says due to his current shoulder injury at Money in the Bank. He is here to relinquish his United States Championship… to Samoa Joe.
Rey lays the title down in the middle of the ring as Joe stares him down. Rey says this isn’t the last Joe has heard of him because he will be back. Rey goes to leave but Joe attacks him and drops him into the Coquina Clutch. Joe finally breaks the hold and heads up the ramp with the title in the air as his music hits.
– We see Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman backstage waiting.
– We go to the ring and out comes Braun Strowman for his Arm Wrestling contest with Bobby Lashley. Back to commercial.
We are back and Cesaro says he likes to have his actions speak more than his words. He tells Ricochet he is naive if he thinks he will beat him again.
Ricochet says Cesaro’s actions speak louder than his words. This will be a preview of a rivalry that could last a decade. He beat Cesaro once before and he will do it again.
Arm Wrestling Match: Braun Strowman vs. Bobby Lashley
Lashley and Strowman meet in the middle of the ring at the arm wrestling setup. There are two referees present. They get ready to go but Lashley tries Strowman and the table gets knocked over. They set it back up and Strowman tells Lashley to come on. Lashley poses in Strowman’s face and taunts him. They finally go at it and Lashley acts like he slips to break away from the table. A referee chalks their hands up now as they get ready to lock up again. They go back and forth but Strowman looks to put Lashley away. Strowman keeps pulling and gets the win.
Winner: Braun Strowman
After the win, Strowman pushes Lashley away and poses as his music hits. Strowman turns back around to Lashley blinding him with the chalk in his face. Strowman swings wildly but Lashley works him over. Lashley lands a big powerslam and leaves Strowman laying, heading to the ramp to pose as his music starts up.
– We see Jinder Mahal winning the 24/7 Title on a golf course only to see Truth win it back.
– Carmella is in the back looking for R Truth. We see Drake Maverick, EC3 and a referee. Drake says if they follow Carmella, it will lead them to R Truth.
– Nikki Cross makes her way to the ring with Alexa Bliss as we go to commercial.
Nikki Cross vs. Billie Kay
Peyton poses by herself while Nikki waits. Peyton with a spinning heel kick and she punches Nikki. Peyton punches Nikki and follows with a forearm. Peyton with a hard Irish whip. Nikki with a jaw breaker and Nikki with a rollup for a near fall. Peyton with a clothesline for a near fall. Peyton chokes Nikki in the ropes. Peyton with a forearm. Peyton stretches Nikki in the ropes. Peyton with an Irish whip and she misses a splash into the corner. Nikki with a sleeper and Peyton escapes with a snap mare. Peyton with an arm bar.
Nikki with elbows and Peyton sends Nikki to the mat by the hair. Peyton gets a near fall. Peyton with a knee and she sends Nikki into the corner but Nikki with an elbow and kick. Nikki with forearms. Nikki with a clothesline and she sends Peyton into the turnbuckles. Nikki with a bulldog. Nikki goe sup top and misses a cross body when Peyton moves. Alexa gets her coffee but the barista takes a cup back. Peyton spills the coffee and Billie pushes Alexa into the spill.
Nikki blocks a suplex and hits a hanging swinging neck breaker for the three count.
Winner: Nikki Cross
After the match, Alexa is freaked out about what happened to her coffee and she goes into the ring and drop kicks Billie in the back and hits a DDT.
– Brock is bouncing in the back as he gets ready to cash in tonight.
– Seth Rollins walks in the back and we go to commercial.
In the Arena:
Back from the break and WWE Universal Champion Seth Rollins is out to address Brock Lesnar. Lesnar’s music hits but he doesn’t show. Rollins says he and everyone else are sick of Lesnar playing games.
Rollins says Lesnar used to be one of the most feared men on Earth but now he’s a shell of that now. Rollins says if Lesnar has any of The Beast left in him, he dares Lesnar to come out and cash in that contract. The music hits and out comes Baron Corbin instead. Corbin says Rollins is fired up tonight but it’s a shame because it’s for the wrong person. Corbin says Rollins needs to worry about him, not Lesnar. Corbin says Rollins is living his dream in the ring but he’s the dream crusher now. Corbin goes on about taking the title and Rollins says he will have to take it form his cold, dead hands. That’s the only way. Corbin says he’s OK with that. Corbin brags on retiring WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle and says he has no problem retiring Rollins’ ass too. Rollins attacks and unloads on Corbin.
Corbin fights back and rocks Rollins. Rollins sends Corbin out and into the barrier. Rollins lines up for another dive into the barrier but he’s distracted as Lesnar’s music hits again. This is just more mind games, allowing Corbin to storm the ring and drop Rollins with End of Days. Rollins is down again as Lesnar’s music starts up. Lesnar is out with a steel chair and a referee. Paul Heyman has the Money In the Bank contract.
Lesnar enters the ring and hits a big low blow kick to Rollins. Lesnar with a big chair shot now, and another as Heyman and the referee watch from ringside. Lesnar with another chair shot. Lesnar launches Rollins across the ring with a German suplex. Heyman points to the title shot but Lesnar says not now as he delivers another chair shot. Lesnar takes the fight to the floor and Rollins can barely stand. Lesnar drops Rollins on the floor with a big F5. Lesnar brings Rollins back into the ring. Rollins grabs the chair but Lesnar stops him. Lesnar with more chair shots to keep Rollins down. Heyman barks orders from ringside, urging Lesnar to cash in.
Lesnar grabs Rollins and delivers another German suplex, ignoring Heyman. Heyman asks what Lesnar is doing and Lesnar says “Friday!” to indicate he will cash in at WWE Super ShowDown, where Rollins is set to defend against Corbin. Lesnar grabs the WWE Universal Title and laughs at Rollins while holding it over him. Lesnar leaves the title and heads up the ramp with Heyman. Lesnar turns back and comes to the ring, delivering a big briefcase shot to Rollins. Lesnar with more chair shots to keep Rollins down. Lesnar makes his exit again, stopping to laugh at Rollins while holding the BeastBox on his shoulder. Heyman and Lesnar exit to the back as Rollins tries to recover in the ring. Trainers, producers and medics enter the ring to check on Rollins. We go to replays as Rollins is loaded up for a stretcher ride. We go back to commercial as Rollins is tended to.
– We are back with a Moments Ago Moment of Brock Lesnar attacking Seth Rollins to the point where Brock decided to wait four days to cash in during Super Showdown. Seth is being stretchered out and he is being put in an ambulance to be transported to a local medical facility.
Firefly Fun House:
We move from this somber moment to the latest Firefly Fun House and it is a Very Special Episode.
Bray says he has a super serious topic to discuss. He is here to talk about exercise. Bray says when it comes to mind, body, and spirit you need to look good and feel good. Bray shows us Huskus the Pig Boy and he does not take good care of himself. Huskus has some chocolate taken from his mouth by Bray. Bray says all of this gluttony will bite you in the tail, but one day you can be great. You will be told you are a genius and that you have the whole world in your hands.
The Boss shows up and Bray says Huskus will get his act together. We go to the Bray Wyatt workout video for the Muscle Man Dance.
– Triple H walks in the back. We go to commercial.
In the Arena:
Triple H makes his way to the ring for a face to face confrontation with his opponent on Friday, Randy Orton. Before Hunter can speak, he is interrupted by Randy Orton, who makes his way to the ring.
Hunter says it has been a while since he looked at Randy in the eye. Hunter says this is about drumming up interest in a fight. Maybe someone will say something about their opponent or start a fight. After everything they have been through, there is nothing they are going to say that they haven’t said before. Hunter isn’t going to waste his time or the people’s time. Hunter says not to be fooled by the suit because he is coming to Jeddah to kick Randy’s ass.
Randy says he is not Batista. He is the Legend Killer. You know that better than most. Randy says he would gladly beat you on Friday and put another notch on his belt.
Hunter says it is interesting the last few weeks while watching the videos of what they have been through. They have done unspeakable things and there is one thing that stood out that rang true. He said they would put the pressure on you and you would become a diamond. Hunter says Randy is one of the best ever to step foot in this ring. Hunter says a lot of people have tried to put him down. They are gone and Hunter is still here. Hunter tells Randy you are not The One.
Randy asks Hunter to promise something for him. He asks Hunter that he retrieves his balls from Stephanie’s purse before entering the ring.
Hunter laughs and he returns to the ring from the apron. Hunter says that is a hell of an idea. He says he will do just that. Hunter says they are so big and it is such a burden to carry them around. Maybe he can fit them in a carry on bag and put it in the overhead compartment. Hunter says you wouldn’t know about that because you never had any. Hunter says he will see Randy in Jeddah and he tosses the mic to Orton and it bounces off Randy.
Backstage:
Baron Corbin is walking in the back and he is asked about what happened to Seth Rollins. Baron says he is pretty shaken up and he needs to get out of here… so he can celebrate. Brock did a favor. Seth probably has cracked ribs so you are looking at the next Universal Champion.
– Ricochet makes his way to the ring as we go to commercial.
Ricochet vs. Cesaro
Ricochet is sent into the turnbuckles and Ricochet goes for a reverse rana but Cesaro blocks it. Cesaro with a shoulder tackle and then Cesaro with a tilt-a-whirl back breaker when he catches Ricochet on a leap frog attempt. Cesaro wends Ricochet into the turnbuckles and connects with a forearm. Cesaro kicks Ricochet in the corner and sends him into the turnbuckles. Cesaro with a chin lock. Ricochet with a head scissors that sends Cesaro to the floor and Ricochet with a head scissors off the ringside barrier. Cesaro with an elbow and then Cesaro sends Ricochet to the apron and Ricochet with a moonsault off the ring post.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Ricochet goes for a sunset flip but Cesaro stays on his feet. Ricochet is able to get a near fall with a sunset flip. Cesaro charges into the corner and Ricochet moves, forcing Cesaro shoulder first into the ring post. Ricochet goes up top and Cesaro with a European uppercut and a second rope superplex taking Ricochet from the apron back into the ring. Ricochet with a shoulder and forearms. Cesaro’s arm is dropped on the top rope. Ricochet is brought into the ring and Ricochet counters and lands on his feet. Cesaro with a Giant Swing.
Cesaro with a European uppercut and he gets a near fall. Ricochet goes to the apron and kicks Cesaro but it only staggers him. Ricochet with a springboard cross body and Cesaro rolls through and gets a near fall. Ricochet with a Victory Roll for a near fall. Ricochet with a satellite rollup for the three count.
Winner: Ricochet
After the match, Cesaro attacks Ricochet and kicks him. Cesaro goes under the ring and he pulls a ladder out but puts it back under the ring. Cesaro grabs a table and Truth is on it. Carmella comes out to get Truth while Ricochet drop kicks Cesaro into the crowd. The 24/7 pursuit team makes its way to ringside and Cedric Alexander with a plancha. Truth dances in the ring and Drake is in the ring with him but Carmella with a super kick. Truth escapes through the crowd.
– The Undertaker is next, but first… We go to commercial.
In the Arena:
We are back and it is time for gongs to sound because the Undertaker is here.
Do you ever wonder what happens when you come face to face with death for the first time? Does the sky grow dark? Does the ground rip open at your feet? Do you choke at the stench of the bodies that have already gone? Goldberg, this Friday, you will get all of these answers. When I stand across the ring from you for the first time, I don’t want Goldberg the Family Man. I want the Unstoppable Mythical Icon GOLDBERG. If you bring anything less, our first match will be your last. He will unleash a level of brutality that you have never felt. When the reaper beckons, you will call. He will claim your soul for all eternity.
Goldberg… You’re Next!
We go to credits.
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