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The commentary says this concludes their rivalry, and they went out with a bang. Priest told Finn, "I am not my brother's keeper". Great match and great moment.

RAW ends with Damian standing tall.

Priest puts Finn Balor through a table with the Razor's Edge. He puts the former champion back in the ring and takes down the straps. He then nails the South of Heaven, and this one is over.

Damian Priest defeats Finn Balor by pinfall

That was awesome.

Finn lays out Priest on the floor and lays him on a table. Balor then hits a double stomp off the apron through Priest and the table! Ouch! That was brutal. Finn tries to lift Priest up, but Damian counters and slams himself and Finn through the barricade.

Finn takes a chair and starts beating Priest down with it repeatedly. He keeps grasping at his neck and throat, clearly in pain. He goes for a running dropkick, but Priest hits the South Of Heaven! Finn kicks out, and the fans chant, "This Is Awesome". They're right.

Finn hits the double stomp, but Damian kicks out at two!! Then The War Raiders come out! They hit a double slam to JD and then fight him and Carlito out of the arena.

Damian Priest eventually runs after Carlito and JD McDonagh, laying them both out. He then attacks Finn Balor on the stretcher! He then pushes Finn back down to the ring! Damian hits a clothesline, but JD and Carlito save Finn. Carlito hits a Backstabber, and they pummel the big man.

Finn is fully put on the stretcher as Damian goes to the ring. The crowd cheers for Damian, but it looks like this match might be stopped.

JD McDonagh and Carlito come to check on Finn.

Damian and Finn fight up stairs more, and then Damian Priest hits the Broken Arrow off of the overhanging area through tables and various equipment! That was insane!

Michael Cole reveals that Finn and Damian have gone one-on-one six times, and each of them has three wins. That's a fascinating stat.

Back in the crowd, after using trash cans and kendo sticks, Damian throws Finn into a barrier. They then start fighting up the stairs. A cool drone shot is following them.

The two fight to the floor as the crowd chants "we want tables". Priest nails Finn on the announce table then throws him over it. From there, Damian pulls out a table! The two then start to brawl out into the crowd.

A video package airs highlighting Finn Balor vs. Damian Priest. Priest's music then hits! He comes out with a kendo stick. Finn's music hits after an interview with Rey Mysterio, in which he puts over Penta, saying WWE is his rightful home.

Finn Balor vs. Damian Priest

Which star will win? Finn sneak attacks Priest, attacking him with a kendo stick!

Announced for next week:

- The New Day returns to action.
- Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre.
- JBL returns!

Bayley calls Nia a big dumb idiot. This leads to a brawl, with Rhea and Bayley hitting strikes to send Nia running. The commentary emphasizes that it isn't clear if Nia is moving to RAW or not.

Nia says she will win the Royal Rumble and challenge for any title she wants. She takes a shot at Tiffany Stratton, Rhea, and Bayley in the crowd. She calls San Jose "poor and nasty". Nia says there is only one woman at the top of the division, and it is her.

Bayley jumps over the barricade. Nia calls her "BBL Bayley."

Rhea Ripley makes her way out to a HUGE pop. She says Mami is back on top and calls herself one of the most dominant women in WWE. Then, out of nowhere, Nia Jax's music interrupts. Huh?! The crowd is heavily booing her.

She says she was talking to Adam Pearce about the Transfer Window. The crowd is LOUDLY booing her.

Bron Breakker vs. Sheamus for the Intercontinental Title is confirmed for Saturday Night's Main Event! Gunther vs. Jey Uso is also official!

A vignette airs highlighting Logan Paul. He reveals that he plans to be a top star in WWE and is dedicating himself to it. He also tells fans to keep clicking on keyboards while he's on billboards.

We see Rhea Ripley walking backstage. She passes The Alpha Academy and Natalya. She'll be out next!

Sami starts firing back and hits corner punches. Miz counters with It Kicks. Sami eventually nails the Helluva Kick and The Blue Thunder Bomb for the win!

Sami Zayn defeats The Miz by pinfall

Sami gets the upper hand early until The Miz rakes away at Sami's face and hits a running knee. Sami then gets clubbed away as the crowd tries to hype him up with "Ole" chants.

The Miz makes his way out next, followed by Sami Zayn. Sami gets a cool drone shot for his entrance.

Sami Zayn vs. The Miz

Sami should win here.

Backstage, we see Cathy Kelley interview The New Day. She asks when to expect them back in the ring. The New Day says they won't be back until they address what's happening with Rey Mysterio. They talk about being kicked out of the locker room and call Rey a deadbeat. Kofi says he's the greatest son a parent could ask for, but his mother still won't speak to him.

Xavier says each and every one of them should be disgusted over how they treat them. They then reveal they'll be in the ring next week!

Post-match, Lyra holds up Dakota's hand, and they shake hands. Lyra is a respectful winner, and Dakota shows grace in defeat. Very cool.

Dakota manages to hit her corner stomp and then hits the Go To Kick! This should be over, but Lyra rolls out to the floor! Dakota goes for a running kick but misses. Lyra hits a Zig Zag variant and then nails the Nightwing! Lyra wins!!

Lyra Valkyria defeats Dakota Kai by pinfall

Lyra is the first-ever champion. Adam Pearce presents her the title. That was really good!

Dakota goes for the Go To Kick, but Lyra counters and hits a running powerbomb for a two-count, followed by a spin kick. Lyra then climbs to the top and hits a diving leg drop, but Dakota kicks out at two!!

Dakota goes for a rana, and Lyra tries to fight it but gets taken down anyway. Dakota hits a running kick in the corner and then a flipping back cracker, but Lyra kicks out at two!

Both women get in the ring, but they're in pain. Lyra locks in a Surfboard Stretch, and Dakota is in pain. Lyra turns it into a pin, but Dakota kicks out.

Oh my god! They fight on the apron, and LYRA VALKYRIA NAILS A SUPLEX OFF OF THE ROPES TO THE FLOOR! The crowd chants "holy s***" as the referee checks on both men. Nasty bump.

Adam Pearce holds the title for in-ring introductions. From there, they lock up and go after each other. Neither can get the upper hand, but both look great. Dakota goes for a snap mare, but Lyra lands on her feet. Dakota gets a takedown after. She goes for a stomp, but Lyra avoids it. Lyra goes for a dropkick through the ropes, but Dakota catches her and stops it.

These two are very even.

Lyra Valkyria makes her way out, and this should be very good. Dakota Kai is out second! She has new theme music and comes with IYO SKY.

Lyra Valkyria vs. Dakota Kai

Who will be the first-ever champion?

Next, we get an incredible video package hyping up the Women's Intercontinental Championship final and IYO SKY walking with Dakota Kai backstage. We then get an interview with San Jose's own Bayley in the crowd. She brings up Penta's debut and says she might be a world champion the next time she comes to San Jose.

Cathy asks Bayley to predict Dakota vs. Lyra. She says despite her bad past with Dakota, this is a huge moment, and she chose her because of how good she is. Kelley asks about Michael Cole, and Bayley calls him a big idiot. She apologizes to Pat for having to stand next to him. She then has the crowd yell, "Michael Cole is an idiot." That's great.

Gunther says to Jey, Main Event is a nickname, but to him, the main event is where he belongs. He says Jey should stick to yeeting. The Ring General says Saturday Night's Main Event is good for him, but the choice is up to Jey, and he walks away. Someone throws trash at Gunther. Jey stops him on the apron.

Jey says he respects Gunther. He says everything Gunther said is true. He said Gunther is better than him, and Jey is just a tag team guy. Jey says he was scared to do it alone, but he's betting on himself to earn respect. He says at Saturday Night's Main Event he will beat Gunther's butt and win the world title and his respect.

Gunther laughs at Jey. He says he would be naive to think he can hold the gold forever, but Jey is even more naive if he thinks he can beat him. Gunther brings up beating Jey twice. Gunther says Jey is funny and entertaining, but when the bell rings, he will expose him for a talented tag team wrestling. OUCH.

Jey makes his entrance and the fans love it. He then makes it clear he wants the World Heavyweight Championship as the crowd yeets. He says Drew and The Bloodline drama is behind him.

He then challenges Gunther at Saturday Night's Main Event!

Next, we see NXT Champion Oba Femi in the crowd. From there, Gunther makes his way out! He brings up how big last week was. He then says he wasn't impressed with the performances in the ring. He says he wishes WWE had a roster that could fulfill his high expectations. He brings up The Head Of The Table or Best In The World and says who cares. He says the World Heavyweight Championship is the only prize worth fighting for.

Then Jey Uso's music hits!

Karrion Kross walks out of Adam Pearce's office and tells The Miz that The Wyatt Sicks have been moved to SmackDown. He's furious. Sami Zayn shows up and asks if Pearce is free. Karrion talks about Seth and Sami's relationship falling apart. The Miz jokes that nobody will ever think of Sami as a world champion. The Miz says he's a two-time WWE champion, which is more than Sami will ever be.

Sami says he had other business to take care of, but now he'll get a match with The Miz tonight. He walks into the office. The Miz says we have to deal with Sami now, and Kross says, 'We?' and walks off.

Jackie Redmond interviews Carlito and JD McDonagh. JD pretends there are no issues within The Judgment Day, and Carlito claims The Judgment Day is the top stable in all of WWE.

Sheamus celebrates with Pat McAfee, then gets in a confrontation and pushing match with Bron Breakker! Officials keep them apart, but things are heated.

We then see Cathy Kelley with Seth Rollins. She reveals that Seth met with Adam Pearce, and he will go one-on-one with Drew McIntyre next week. Seth keeps walking and then runs into Sami Zayn. Sami says if Seth wants to talk, he's there after last week's tough week.

Seth says it was tough but a great week for Sami. Zayn is confused, and Seth brings up Roman becoming Tribal Chief again. Rollins asks if he's going to help Roman win the Royal Rumble and the world title. He asks if Sami is going to help Roman.. or himself. That was great.

Ludwig tries to use Sheamus' shillelagh, but the latter stops it and hits a big knee for a near fall. Kaiser fights back and hits a rolling senton for a two-count! Ludwig Kaiser mocks Sheamus and the fans before going for a kick. Ludwig ducks, and Sheamus nails him with the Brogue for the win!

Sheamus defeats Ludwig Kaiser by pinfall

After the break, Ludwig is in control, but Sheamus is firing up. Sheamus' chest is red from the strikes, and Ludwig keeps hitting kicks, but Sheamus is up and chops Ludwig repeatedly. He then nails him with a clothesline. From there, he hits the ten beats! He then clotheslines Kaiser back into the ring.

Sheamus hits the White Noise from the ropes but Ludwig kicks out! Wow!

Things start off very violent, with the two going at it. They fight to the floor and then back to the ring. Sheamus goes for the Ten Beats, but Kaiser fights it off and knocks Sheamus to the floor against the table. He then hits a running dropkick, and Sheamus is in serious pain!

Daniel Cormier is in the house. Bron Breakker is also in the crowd, watching to see who could potentially be his next challenger. Then Ludwig Kaiser's music hits!

Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser

This will be great, no doubt.

Backstage, we go to Cathy Kelley with Pure Fusion Collective. They bring up the group injuring Kairi Sane. Sonya says they do what they want, and people complain, but they let others get away with it. Shayna Baszler says it was a message to others. Zoey Stark then makes it clear she wants a title shot when the tournament ends.

Next, we see Finn Balor with JD McDonagh and Carlito. Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez show up, and there is clear tension between them. Dominik then shows up with flowers. Finn says he'll let them sort through their issues. Dom says it wasn't what it looked like. Liv claims she isn't mad but orders Dom to do a bunch of things and throws the flowers to Carlito.

Finn says tonight he puts an end to Damian Priest for good, and then they get the tag titles back. JD says he'll demand a title shot from Adam Pearce. Dominik asks if Finn needs him with Damian. Balor says to stay back. What is he up to?