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Mixed Match Challenge pitted two good friends against each other. Asuka and Naomi have worked as a tag team for the past few months on SmackDown Live, but tonight would be on opposite ends of the ring. Would Awe-Ska continue their undefeated streak throughout the Mixed Match Challenge, or would Jimmy Uso and Naomi be the first ones to give the Season 1 champions a loss?
Also tonight, Bobby Roode and Natalya took on Finn Balor and Bayley. B'N'B looked to improve to an overall record of 2-1 with a victory over the winless Team Pawz. The injury bug really hindered Natalya's team, leaving her with a replacement when Kevin Owens was forced to back out for some much-needed knee surgeries.
Would Team Pawz finally pick up their first win tonight?
Team Pawz (Bobby Roode & Natalya) vs B'N'B (Balor & Bayley)
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Team Pawz came out in matching robes tonight in an attempt to show unity.
B'N'B came out next, with Bayley rocking a B'N'B shirt. The Bayley Buddies made an appearance when they hit Balor's pose on the ramp.
Roode and Balor began the match, with Bayley giving Balor a pep talk while Natalya told her partner to stay "Pawzitive."
Balor and Roode traded their jacket and robe. Roode then gave his opponent a Two Sweet on his forehead, causing Balor to do the Glorious pose.
Roode attempted to get out of the jacket to begin the match, but it was too tight, almost allowing Balor to plant him with his own Glorious DDT. Natalya tagged in, giving Roode some time to escape.
Bayley and Natalya began with some technical ring work, with Natalya out maneuvering Bayley. The Queen and the Hugger worked to a stalemate, which Natalya followed up with a roll-up. Bayley kicked out at two before attempting a roll-up of her own. Natalya kicked out at two.
The former SmackDown Women's Champion attempted to lock in the Sharpshooter, but Bayley escaped. Natalya went for a dive, which was stopped by a tag from Bobby Roode, who told his partner that she doesn't dive.
Roode and Balor got back into the ring, and though Balor got an early advantage with an attempted schoolboy, Roode kicked out and took over with a knee to the gut. Roode then drove Balor to the mat with a Blockbuster from the second rope.
Balor fought back, finally, landing the slingblade, before working towards his corner. Roode tried to prevent him from tagging, yelling that he would tag instead.
Roode's arrogance almost got him pinned yet again but kicked out. Natalya went to drag Roode to her corner, though a flying Bayley would stop her.
Bayley and Natalya fought on the outside while Roode planted Balor with a Double A Spinebuster. Balor kicked out at two.
Roode went for the Coup De Grace. Finn rolled out the way, sending Roode into the corner with the shotgun dropkick before hitting the Coup De Grace for the win.
Results B'N'B defeated Team Pawz via pinfall.
With that win, B'N'B moves to 2-1 while Team Pawz sink to 0-3. While Monster Eclipse (Braun Strowman & Ember Moon) and Country Dominance (Bobby Lashley & Mickie James) are in front at 2-0, Finn Balor and Bayley have placed themselves in a pretty envious spot.
Next week, Monster Eclipse will attempt to climb to 3-0 with a win over Mahalicia.
Awe-Ska vs Day One Glow
The Miz & Asuka played to the crowd, attempting to get the Awesome One some cheers from the WWE Universe. Jimmy Uso & Naomi then came out next, dancing, much to The Miz's chagrin.
Asuka and Naomi began the bout with the two trading wrist locks. Asuka took Naomi down with a snapmare into a headlock but escaped. Both Naomi and Asuka went for the hip attack, then celebrated.
Naomi and Asuka hugged, forcing The Miz to have a fit. The A-Lister tagged in and told Asuka not to hug, but Asuka, Naomi, and Jimmy Uso flanked The Miz with arms open for an embrace.
The Miz left, not wanting to be hugged, but Jimmy Uso threw him back in then put him in a bear hug. The former Intercontinental Champion broke out, though Uso had the upper hand for a while. As he went up top, The Miz knocked him off, getting a much-needed break.
The Miz took Uso down to the ground with a headlock, trying to wear down the former Tag Champion. Uso escaped, then planted a superkick on the jaw of his opponent. Naomi and The Miz were tagged in, with both women dodging their iconic maneuvers. However, the lift into the knee by Asuka left Naomi in a daze.
Naomi dropped Asuka to the ground, though, recovering in time to attempt the split legged moonsault. The Miz instead dragged her out of the ring, and Naomi landed face first on the mat. The Miz and Jimmy Uso tagged back in.
Uso took The Miz down with a kick to the gut, followed by the picture perfect uppercut and a Samoan drop.
Asuka went to interfere but was taken out by a kick from Naomi. Jimmy Uso and Naomi left Asuka and The Miz in opposite corners of the ring, and the husband & wife duo took them out with running hip attacks.
Awe-Ska rolled to the outside. Uso went for a dive but was met with an elbow. Naomi dove instead, taking out Asuka, only for The Miz to get in to hit the Skull Crushing Finale.
Results: Awe-Ska defeated Day One Glow via pinfall.
Awe-Ska advance to 3-0, though Phenomenal Flair (AJ Styles & Charlotte Flair) are one win away, sitting at 2-0.
Next week, Ravishing Rusev Day (Rusev & Lana) will challenge Phenomenal Day, looking to earn their first victory.
