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Jey Uso and Bron Breakker Segment
The segment between Jey Uso and Bron Breakker was filled with emotion and respect. Jey Uso, having recently won his first singles title by defeating Bron Breakker for the WWE Intercontinental Championship the previous week, kicked off the show. He came to the ring accompanied by his son, Jace, and delivered a heartfelt promo, expressing gratitude to his fans and family, particularly his mother, for their unwavering support.
Bron Breakker then interrupted the Jey Uso but did so with respect. Instead of hostility, Breakker congratulated Jey Uso on his victory, and the two rivals shook hands in a show of sportsmanship. This moment marked a possible face turn for Breakker, who showed no animosity despite his recent loss. Jey Uso vowed to be a fighting champion and said he would defend the title weekly if needed.
Xavier Woods vs. Rey Mysterio
Woods defeated Mysterio via roll-up after an accidental unmasking incident, which added tension between the two.
Lyra Valkyria vs. Zoey Stark
Stark, with the help of the Pure Fusion Collective (Sonya Deville and Shayna Baszler), defeated Valkyria after interference. Post-match, Katana Chance and Kayden Carter saved Valkyria from a beatdown.
Adam Pearce, Drew McIntyre and CM Punk Segment
This significant segment took place involving Drew McIntyre, CM Punk, and Adam Pearce as they built up to their highly anticipated Hell in a Cell match at WWE Bad Blood. The segment was set inside the lowered Hell in a Cell structure, with Adam Pearce moderating the confrontation, flanked by security to maintain order between the two heated rivals.
Drew McIntyre kicked things off, donning a black suit as a nod of respect to Punk’s wife, AJ Lee. He expressed disdain for Punk and declared that he had “less than zero respect” for him, while also suggesting that after their match, Punk would be left needing care from his wife, hinting at a brutal outcome. McIntyre emphasized that the hate he learned from Punk would ultimately lead to Punk’s demise at the upcoming event.
CM Punk responded passionately, noting his inner turmoil and the extent of his rage, which had forced him to live in a hotel away from home for months to avoid subjecting his wife to the darker side of himself that McIntyre had brought out. Punk ominously declared that he intended to send McIntyre back to Scotland “in a box,” reinforcing the intensity of their rivalry. He promised that the match would see him taking everything from McIntyre, amplifying the stakes as they approach their clash at Bad Blood.
Judgment Day vs. Latino World Order
JD McDonagh, Dominik Mysterio, and Carlito (with Liv Morgan and Finn Bálor) defeated LWO’s Dragon Lee, Cruz Del Toro, and Joaquin Wilde.
The Judgment Day and The Terror Twins Segment
The Judgment Day celebrated in the ring. Finn Balor and Liv Morgan took turns on the mic to hype their respective matches against Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley. Balor taunted Priest, implying that he would be proving himself at Bad Blood.
Rhea Ripley then appeared on stage, bringing a shark cage, which will be used in the match against Morgan. She revealed that Dominik Mysterio is claustrophobic and would be locked inside during the bout, adding an extra layer of intrigue and tension.
As the segment progressed, Damian Priest attacked The Judgment Day from behind, leading to a brawl. The skirmish saw Ripley briefly get Dominik inside the shark cage, but Morgan returned to attack Ripley, resulting in The Judgment Day standing tall at the end of the segment, establishing their dominance.
Kofi Kingston vs. Chad Gable
Chad Gable won after Xavier Woods accidentally interfered in Kofi Kingston’s match. Gable capitalized on the confusion to hit his Chaos Theory suplex for the win.
Gunther and Sami Zayn Segment
The segment started with Zayn challenging Gunther, who had been avoiding him for weeks following their previous match at WrestleMania. Gunther expressed that losing to Zayn was the biggest embarrassment of his career, especially since he had flown his family to the event and felt shame about his defeat. Zayn countered that Gunther was now showing his own cowardice by avoiding him.
Tensions escalated, and Gunther struck Zayn, leading to a brief scuffle. Although Zayn attempted to regain control with a Helluva Kick, Gunther countered with a sleeper hold followed by a powerbomb. After this confrontation, Gunther finally agreed to the match.
The Authors Of Pain vs. The Awesome Truth
The Authors of Pain defeated The Awesome Truth after The Miz attacking R-Truth in the middle of the match.
Main Event: Last Monster Standing Match – Braun Strowman vs. Bronson Reed
Braun Strowman faced Bronson Reed in a “Last Monster Standing Match.” This match was highly anticipated due to their intense feud over the past month. During the match, we saw Bronson Reed executed a superplex from the top rope onto Strowman, causing the ring to collapse completely. This shocking moment left both wrestlers down on the mat as the ring’s corner posts fell inward, creating an exhilarating scene for the audience.
Adding to the chaos, former WWE Champion Seth Rollins made a surprise appearance during the match, attacking Reed and allowing Strowman to secure the victory. The crowd’s reaction was electric, with many fans expressing their excitement on social media about the ring’s implosion and the unexpected return of Rollins.
