Aleister Black vs. Buddy Murphy
Black hit a double stomp on Murphy and sent him into the timekeeper's area for a knee strike. Murphy was on the top rope and Black hit a jumping knee to the face which sent Murphy off the top rope to the barricade.
Murphy got back in and hit a finisher but Black got his foot on the ropes. Black got the Black Mass but Murphy kicked out. The second Black Mass did the trick.
Result: Aleister Black def. Buddy Murphy
Match rating: A+
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Erick Rowan vs. Promotional Talent
Rowan knocked his opponent around before getting bit by whatever was in his cage. He then hit the Iron Claw for the win.
Result: Erick Rowan def. Promotional Talent
Match rating: C
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Seth Rollins & AOP vs. Samoa Joe, Kevin Owens & Big Show
AOP attacked the Big Show during his entrance and Joe and KO ran after them with kendo sticks. Big show set up a table in the corner while Joe and KO were fighting AOP in the stage area.
Owens leaped off the stage and onto the AOP and Joe hit a senton, putting Rezar though a table. Seth Rollins then asked Buddy Murphy for help as he was still at ringside contemplating his loss. Buddy Murphy joined the fight and sent Big Show through a table with the help of Seth Rollins.
AOP, Murphy and Rollins had Show in the ring and Rollins hit the stomp, knocking him out.
Result: Seth Rollins & AOP def. Samoa Joe, Kevin Owens & Big Show
Buddy Murphy has now joined the legion of evil dudes.
Match rating: A
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Episode rating: A
A good episode overall, leading up to the last week before Rumble. We got some great promos from Becky Lynch and R-Truth while the main event stole the show.