Charlotte Flair vs Sasha Banks
Offset was there and was wearing one of Ric Flair’s robes. He introduced Charlotte Flair.
Bayley was at ringside and tried to remove the bottom turnbuckle pad again, but she was stopped. Banks used the distraction to turn things around for her advantage.
They two continued and Flair took control with some chops and a fallaway slam. Flair punished Banks in the corner and nearly got a pinfall, but Banks kicked out at 2 1/2.
Flair locked on a Boston Crab and then Banks eventually got free with a roll-up pin before a kickout from Flair. Banks went to the apron and Flair hit a running big boot to send her flying. Then Flair climbed to the top and hit a moonsault on Bayley and Banks to the outside.
They moved back inside and Charlotte locked on a figure four just in time for Bayley to jump in and beat Flair down. The referee called for the bell and then Carmella ran down to take out Banks with superkicks and Flair took out Bayley with a boot of her own.
King Corbin’s Coronation
The ring was all done up with a red carpet and the throne was in the ring. They put a robe on Corbin and then he was presented with his crown which he gladly put on his head while dramatic and regal music played.
They also had a purple light on the crowd which was a nice touch. Corbin said we’re all very excited because he’s KOTR. Him being king is a breath of fresh air. He acknowledged that fans wanted anybody else. He’s not the kind they wanted, but he’s the king they needed. He’s dominant and strong, but also generous and fair.
He won the tournament fairly, so he deserves respect. Then he said as his first act he recognized Chad Gable who came out and didn’t look happy. Then Baron made some short jokes at Gable.
Gable got in the ring and the short puns didn’t stop. Finally, Chad Gable hit a double leg takedown on Corbin though the throne and then Gable broke the scepter across Corbin’s back and destroyed the coronation set including ripping up the cape completely after Corbin left. Finally, Chad Gable stomped on Baron Corbin’s crown after the crowd chanted “yes!”
Byron Saxton said: “So much for the cape, so much for the crown, so much for King Corbin.”
Heavy Machinery vs The B Team
The B Team got some heat on Tucker as they beat him down in the corner and chanted “B Team B Team Go Go Go!”
Finally, Otis took a tag and rolled over Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel. Otis no-sold Bo Dallas’ kicks and then he hit a headbutt and tossed him across the ring before hitting a splash. Then Otis tagged in Tucker.
Otis hit a caterpillar and then they hit a Compactor and won.
Winners: Heavy Machinery
Daniel Bryan Speaks
Bryan said he understands why people blamed him for the Roman Reigns attacks. “Good or bad I’ve never lied to you,” he said tonight he stands exonerated on all the heinous attacks on Roman Reigns.
Then he turned his attention to Erick Rowan. Bryan said he saw how special Rowan was and how he treated him as his equal and his friend because he is his friend.
Then Rowan came out to join the conversation. Rowan told him to stop because he’s sick and tired of hearing him speak. He said that Bryan was always standing in front and wouldn’t let him talk — they weren’t equals. Bryan was too busty making Erick Rowan his follower. He said Bryan never asked him how he felt about anything.
He said “I will not be disrespected” again and then Bryan told him to do something about it. He said there’s nothing that Rowan can do that’s worse than breaking their friendship. Then Luke Harper jumped Bryan and they both took him down.
Suddenly, Roman Reigns came down and he went right for Rowan. He took out both Harper and Rowan hitting Superman Punches and drive bys.
Then the numbers caught up on Reigns as Harper launched him into the ring steps. Then they picked him up and sent Roman spine-first into the ring post.
They tore up the protecting mats on the outside and exposed the concrete. Security ran down, but they were all indie wrestlers, so they took bumps onto the exposed concrete.
Rowan tore the timekeeper’s area apart with his bare hands and used the wall as a battering ram against Roman Reigns before they cleared off the announce table. They picked Daniel Bryan apart and sent him through the announce table with their double crucifix slam.
It looks like we’re getting Rowan and Harper vs Bryan and Reigns soon.
