We see a replay of earlier when Stephanie lambasted Kurt Angle, then The Shield interrupted. We see Angle and his team backstage, he gives them a quick pep talk. He says that he needs to know they can work together, so tonight Samoa Joe will team with Finn Balor. He looks at Jason Jordan and says he took a lot of crap for picking him to be on the team, so he needs to prove himself, tonight he will face the sadistic Bray Wyatt. Angle then looks at Braun Strowman who says he wants Kane. Angle tries to talk but Strowman just repeats that he wants Kane, so Angle makes that the main event and Strowman says “oh it’s true, it’s damn true”.
The Miz and The Miztourage make their way to the ring for Miz TV. The Miz welcomes us to the show and says we are six days away from Survivor Series, the only time this year that Baron Corbin gets to step in the ring with him. Miz says that is, unless Corbin loses his US Championship reign to Sin Cara tomorrow night. Which is Corbin’s MO, he squanders all of his opportunities. He says Corbin isn’t even good enough to be the SmackDown Live toilet break, the two of them are on different levels, and the crowd cheer. Miz says he has a chance tonight to have one of the most monumental wins of his career, when he defeated The Shield tonight. However, he won’t be doing it alone, he will be doing it with his guests tonight, the only two men who didn’t get distracted last week. His personal friends and the new Tag Team Champions, Sheamus and Cesaro!
Miz congratulates them on their victory. Sheamus says they appreciate it, but it was no surprise because they did what they always do: kept their eyes on the prize. Cesaro says while Rollins and Ambrose cared about defending RAW, all they cared about was taking back what’s theirs. Now they’re three-time RAW Tag Team Champions. The crowd gives them a mixed reception. Sheamus says not only are they three-time Tag Team Champions, they’re the real Tag Team Champions of WWE, unlike The Usos. They won their titles on that cute little B-show, Smackdown. A “You look stupid” chant fires up. Miz puts his hand up and tells them while it’s up, their mouths will be shut. They’ll sit and listen to the RAW Tag Team Champions. Sheamus thanks The Miz for his help. They are the A-team Tag Team Champions. They’re the RAW Tag Team Champions. At Survivor Series, they’re going to jailbreak The Uso Penitentiary.
Miz says tonight they’ll break The Shield. For the first time in three years, they’ll take on the original Shield. There will be no glory hogging Kurt Angle doing a bait and switch. This time it’s Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, and Roman Reigns in the ring at the same time. They had to set aside their betrayals and years of fighting to make this reunion happen for the sole purpose of facing them. Miz says they are the champions. This isn’t The Shield’s moment. This is their moment. The happy reunion tour ends tonight! Cesaro says they don’t just set the bar; they ARE The Bar!
We see more replays of SmackDown Live invading Raw, then get confirmation that The New Day will fight The Sheild at Survivor Series.
*Commercial Break*
We return and Bray Wyatt makes his way to the ring as Michael Cole badgers Booker T to say that Jordan belongs on Team Raw.
Jason Jordan Vs. Bray Wyatt
The bell rings and Jordan looks to tackle Bray right away but Wyatt slips through the ropes to force the break. The two lock-up and Bray forces Jordan into the corner, Bray hangs upside down in the corner, then runs at Jordan who dropkicks him.
Bray responds by hitting a running headbutt to take Jordan down. Jordan comes back by scooping Bray up and running him into the corner, then running to the opposite corner, slamming Bray there too. Bray rolls from the ring and Jordan chases after and leaps at Bray, who sidesteps him and JJ hits the barricade hard. Bray laughs as we head to the break.
*Commercial Break*
We come back from the break to see Wyatt applying a chin lock. During the commercial break, Jordan hit Wyatt with a springboard clothesline, but he tweaked his knee. Wyatt flattens him with a running senton splash for a two count. Wyatt stomps the knee and punches him. Wyatt targets the injured knee and taunts the crowd by dragging Jordan around the ring.
Wyatt goes for a body slam, but Jordan slides out. Jordan’s knee immediately gives out. Wyatt kills him with a uranage before getting ready in the corner. Jordan punches him in the face and elbows him back. Wyatt quickly goes for Sister Abigail, but Jordan counters into a roll-up for the win.
Winner: Jason Jordan
After the match Kurt Angle happily claps alongside Stephanie McMahon, who looks impressed. Wyatt then suddenly attacks Jordan and the fans cheer. Jordan rolls from the ring and Bray hits him with a huge clothesline. Bray then attacks JJ, slamming his leg into the ring post, and the fans chant “Thank You Wyatt” as the referee helps Jordan to the back.
*Commercial Break*
Kurt Angle is with his son backstage and says he can’t have him compete on Sunday. Jordan begs him not to do this because this is his big break and he deserves this. Angle sighs and doesn’t say anything.
WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar makes his way to the ring with his advocate, Paul Heyman. A replay is shown of AJ Styles defeating Jinder Mahal last Tuesday to win the WWE Championship. An AJ Styles/Suplex City chant picks up. Heyman says, “Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman, and I am the advocate for the reigning, defending, undisputed Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar!” Heyman says Lesnar gave him permission to dogmatize the five reasons why you needs to be a subscriber to the WWE Network by this Sunday. This is the first time a Universal Champion is taking on a WWE Champion. It’s the first time in history Brock Lesnar will step into the ring against AJ Styles. To be perfectly candid, it may be the only time this happens. If they want to see Brock Lesnar versus AJ Styles, it’ll happen this Sunday on the WWE Network. That’s only the first selling point. He has four more.
Heyman wants to see Brock Lesnar take on AJ Styles. No one can tell the virtues of Lesnar better than his advocate. Lesnar has been in the ring against opponents that are bigger and stronger, but he’s never seen Lesnar in the ring against anyone that can claim to be better than him. Styles is elusive and abusive. Styles has mastered the technique of “speed kills.” Selling point three… they’re interrupted by a “She said ‘yes’” chant. Apparently someone in the crowd got engaged during this segment. Heyman says she only said “Yes” because she’s never been this up close to a beast like Brock Lesnar. Interrupting his promo is like stepping into the ring with Brock Lesnar – you ain’t got a chance! Heyman comes back to the centre of the ring and Brock audibly jokes “where were we?”
Selling point three is AJ Styles is the single most talented in-ring performer of this generation. Some people think that could be Finn Balor, but Styles is the ultimate opponent for Lesnar. Styles is on a roll, has momentum, and a respected and admired WWE Champion. The only thing is Styles has to be the ultimate underdog because this good ol’ boy from Georgia is going to step into the ring against the Georgia Bulldog Eating Carnivore who is the #1 Champion in WWE then, now, and forever. Styles has to overcome these odds, which leads him to selling point number four: if you want to see a “Rocky” movie come to life, he gives them AJ Styles.
A loud “AJ Styles” chant picks up. Heyman talks about how Styles has scored victories over John Cena, Shane McMahon, and Jinder Mahal this year. This is a “Rocky” movie come to life, if not for selling point F5: this isn’t a “Rocky” movie. Heyman says Styles can’t survive the F5. Heyman is looking forward to pontificating about Styles’ heroic effort when he gets beaten, victimized, and conquered by the reigning, defending, undisputed Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar. Great stuff.
The Shield is in action for the first time in three years against The Miz, Cesaro, and Sheamus, next.
*Commercial Break*
We return and out come The Miz and his partners, the Tag Team Champions. Out next is The Shield!
