Ladies and gentlemen, Elias. The Drifter plays guitar for the fans in New Jersey, before saying he spent some time with Bruce Springsteen recently. He says he and Brucey talk about music and life, and he dedicates tonight’s song to Bruce. The fans applaud as Elias tells them not to, so he says he will leave and they cheer. They go back and forth before he says that Bruce needs to hear his song. Elias is then interrupted by The New Day.
Big E is holding a lambeg drum and he’s shirtless, while Kofi Kingston has cymbals. Xavier Woods says they are actually big fans of his work. Elias wants to know why they are out here. New Day suggested a co-brand band with Elias tonight. Elias reminds them he is a solo act. New Day say they understand…but start playing the instruments loudly. Elias tells them to stop and Kofi has a hard time doing so. He wants JoJo to take it from the top again and dim the lights.
This time, Aiden English walks out to interrupt – to a huge reaction. He reminds us today is Rusev Day. Rusev refers to Elias as a bootleg Bob Dylan and New Day as the Booty Boys. Elias wants his concert to be restarted. No Way Jose interrupts instead, with Titus Worldwide and Breezango amongst his followers. Elias again demands his concert get restarted. This time, he is interrupted by Bobby Roode and his “Glorious” theme. Roode is in the ring and takes out Elias with his Glorious DDT. They all dance up the ramp to end the segment.
A video package runs hyping Daniel Bryan vs. Big Cass tonight, chronicling Bryan’s return to action.
Daniel Bryan vs. Big Cass
Bryan with a kick early to the repaired knee of Cass. Cass with a forearm to the back of Bryan when Bryan goes for a takedown. Bryan dumps Cass over the top rope and connects with a dropkick through the ropes. Bryan catches Cass with a flying knee off the ring apron.
Back inside, Bryan goes up top and connects with a dropkick to the chest of Cass. Bryan with his Yes Kicks to the chest of Cass. Cass cuts off the finishing kick lifting Bryan up and back down hard on the mat. Cass with a big chop to the chest of Bryan. Cass with another chop to Bryan. Cass drops a quick elbow over Bryan for a two count. Cass has Bryan up on his right shoulder applying pressure, but Bryan breaks free and gives Cass a drop toe hold into the bottom turnbuckle. The fans start a rather pathetic “We Want Enzo” chant.
Bryan with big kicks to Cass in the corner. Bryan with a corner dropkick, a second corner dropkick and misses a third when Cass drops him down over the mat. Cass with a big clothesline that levels Bryan. More clotheslines from Cass. Bryan with a head kick after Cass misses a big boot. Bryan has Cass down on the mat. Bryan is trying to apply the Yes Lock. Bryan with forearms to the face of Cass. Yes Lock is in. Cass taps.
Winner: Daniel Bryan
After the match, Big Cass attacks Daniel Bryan while he is celebrating, and tosses him around at ringside. Fans start a loud “YOU TAPPED OUT” chant and Cass looks furious. Back inside, Cass levels Bryan with a big boot. Cass celebrates holding his arm in the air. I guess this feud will continue.
