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Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman were backstage as the show kicked off and they were set to announce who Lesnar would cash in on, later in the night. Kofi Kingston kicked off the show and said he was there so Brock would challenge him instead of Rollins.
Seth Rollins showed up and said he didn't want to wait around either to find out who Brock wanted to face and called him out. Brock came out to some weird dance music and was carrying a 'Beast Box', the MITB briefcase that had been modified into a portable stereo.
Brock then played the two champions' entrances on his new toy and Seth was on his way out, thanks to the nonsense.
Heyman and Lesnar were annoyed by Rollins' departure and postponed the announcement, blaming the Universal Champion for the delay. Brock walked out and Dolph Ziggler attacked Kofi from behind. Xavier Woods rushed to the ring and took out Ziggler before he could do much damage to Kofi.
Kofi was being escorted out by Woods and some officials when Ziggler attacked again but Woods dragged Dolph to the ring and the two started brawling. They spilled over the barricades and into the stands with Woods in control but Dolph sent him into the steel steps and then hit him with a steel chair.
Ziggler decimated Woods with the steel chair and set it up on his head when Kofi came out with a chair of his own. Dolph fled the scene as Kofi made his way to ringside and we headed for commercials.
We returned to see Dolph on the mic as he threatened Kofi's title at Super Showdown because it should've been him, apparently.
Segment rating: A
The Usos were throwing a party backstage and Shane was getting ready to face his surprise opponent.
Shane McMahon's music hit and he walked out but then went back in, along with Drew McIntyre. We returned from commercials to see that they were back out and Shane was still angry about Roman Reigns attacking Vince and then went to Roman's dad Sika and his brother and tag team partner, Afa. Shane said that Vince was always there to clean up Afa and Sika's mistakes and that Roman needs to respect the McMahons.
Shane then called out Lance Anoai, Roman's cousin. Drew dragged lance out of the ring and sent him into the barricade and knocked him around before throwing him back in.
Shane McMahon vs. Lance Anoai
The match began and Shane went after the debuting Superstar with vicious kicks. Shane locked in the triangle within moments and got the win. After the match, Shane kept hitting Lance and got another triangle lock in but Roman Reigns came out this time.
Result: Shane McMahon def. Lance Anoai
Match rating: B
Roman Reigns ran to the ring and hit a Superman punch on McIntyre and another one on Shane. Reigns caught Shane in the ring but Drew dragged him out and the two retreated, leaving Lance and Roman in the ring.
Brock Lesnar came out again and was about to announce the cash in when Seth Rollins cae=me out calling him a coward and telling him to cash in already. Heyman was reading the MITB contract out loud and Brock learned for the first time that he had till May 2020 to cash in the contract. Brock was furious at Heyman for not mentioning it earlier and walked out, saying that he has a year to decide so he'll take his time.
Carmella and R-Truth rushed to the ring, a barrage of Superstars chasing after them for Truth's 24/7 title.
AJ Styles was giving an interview backstage and was recoving from an inkjury when Baron Corbin attacked him from behind.
Becky Lynch & Niki Cross vs. The IIconics
Cross and Kay kicked off the match; Royce was tagged in early on and the IIconics looked to be in control. Kay tagged back in Nikki was on the apron and hit a splash on both opponents on the outside before high fiving a fan.
Peyton was legal when Becky came in with a tag and hit the Bexploder. Lynch hit a leg drop on Royce and Kay broke the pin. Royce went for a pin and Lynch kicked out. Cross took out Kay on the outside and Becky got the pin and the three-count in the ring.
Result: Becky Lynch & Niki Cross def. The IIconics
Match rating: B
Backstage, The Usos' block party was still going on backstage and Naomi had invited the Revival to try and get the two teams to call off the beef. The two teams shook hands but were visibly not fond of each other.
Cesaro vs. Ricochet
Ricochet hit a kick which sent Cesaro outside the ring and he then landed on him. Cesaro was working on Ricochet's back and shoulder. Ricochet tried to take down Cesaro with a Sunset Flip but Cesaro countered by throwing him over his head. Ricochet went over the top rope and landed an elbow, followed by a standing Shooting Star Press but Cesaro kicked out, twice.
Ricochet was in an electric chair position after climbing up on Cesaro's shoulders and hit a, modified Hurricanrana that ended with a huge slam and got the win.
Result: Ricochet def. Cesaro
Match rating: A
We learned the Rey Mysterio suffered a separated shoulder last week thanks to Samoa Joe and will relinquish the United States title next week. Joe came out and said that he will claim the title next week.
Up next was a Fatal-4-Way Elimination match and the winner will go on to challenge the Universal Champion next month.
The Miz vs. Braun Strowman vs. Baron Corbin vs. Bobby Lashley
Corbin and Lashley teamed up against Braun and the Miz took them both on with the 'It' kicks. Corbin sent Strowman into the barricades before he and Lashley were trying to superplex The Miz. Strowman came back in and took all three me down but failed to eliminate Lashley.
Outside, Braun and Lashley ran into each other and it was like a car wreck. Lashley went for a pin on The Miz but he kicked out before hitting huge clotheslines in the corner. Lashley was thrown over the barricades and went out of the arena, according to the commentary team, eliminating themselves from the match. In the ring, Baron Corbin hit the End of Days on The Miz and got the victory.
Result: Baron Corbin def. The Miz, Braun Strowman & Bobby Lashley and will face the Universal Champion at Super Showdown
Match rating: A
R-Truth showed up at the block party to call a truce but everyone collectively jumped on him to try and pin the champ.
Bray Wyatt was back with another episode of the Firefly Funhouse.
Sami Zayn was on the electric chair conducted by Corey Graves and the audiences' questions were quite tame. Someone asked why he hasn't won the Universal Title since he was back and Sami chose to bring up rival promotion, AEW instead. Seth Rollins interrupted the segment and Sami ran out of the ring.
Sami Zayn vs. Seth Rollins
Rollins was toying with his prey as he knocked Sami all around the ringside area and Zayn was trying to call a time-out. Rollins was very agressive but Sami found and opening and went for some quick kicks.
Sami sent Rollins into the turnbuckles before the two returned to the ring. Rollins hit a Superkick and then a Blockbuster but Sami rolled out of the ring. Rollins hit a suicide dive and then another before he hurt his knee.
Sami hit a DDT but failed to capitalize. Sami went for the knee but was sent into the turnbuckles. Seth missed the stomp and Sami locked in the Figure 4 but Rollins reversed it. Multiple near falls later, Rollins finally hit the stomp and then another, getting the pinfall.
Result: Seth Rollins def. Sami Zayn
Match rating: A
Episode rating: B
A good show overall; the backstage block part was reminiscent of the early 2000's WWE.
