Backstage, Corbin said that he will embarrass Roman at Royal Rumble.
We got a little history lesson about Royal Rumble before the show went on. Sheamus cut a little promo.
The New Day were out and ready for Kofi's match.
Kofi Kingston vs. John Morrison
Kofi took a knee strike but managed to dodge a finisher. Morrison caught a Rana and Kofi was in control for a bit as he hit the Boom Drop. Kofi went for the Trouble in Paradise but took a kick to the face.
Morrison hit a Spanish Fly before Kofi hit an SOS. Big E and Miz started a fight and the distraction let Morrison to hit the Starship Pain for the win.
Result: John Morrison def. Kofi Kingston
Match rating: B
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Daniel Bryan was out to sign the contract for the 'Strap Match' at the Rumble followed by Bray but he was at the Firefly set. He was trying to fax the contract over, annoying Bryan. They got into a shouting match and Bray told Daniel he was making a mistake.
The ring went dark and The Fiend appeared but Daniel attacked him and caught the Mandible Claw and the Sister Abigail. The Fiend whipped Daniel with the strap before signing the contract with his own blood and leaving.
Segment rating: A
Episode rating: C
A slow and uneventful show leading up to the first of the Big Four. Only three matches took place and the final segment was the highest point of the episode.