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General Manager Paige was in the ring and she introduced the SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch. Becky Lynch said that when you're the hottest property in the company, any time away is too much time away. She added that she showed up to fight the night after being injured and at Survivor Series, but she was stopped. She then cut the pleasantries and called out the woman who took her place against Ronda Rousey, Charlotte Flair, and The Queen came out on cue.
Becky said that she told Charlotte Flair to give Rousey the beating that she would have given her, but she kind of did. But if she did it, she wouldn't let Rousey stand. Charlotte shot back, saying that she was the only woman on either roster who could have given Rousey the beating that she deserved.
The two started trading words back and forth and things got heated. Charlotte said she's ready to go now but Paige told them both to shut their mouths. Paige said that she will get her match at TLC.
Mandy Rose came out with the IIconics, Sonya DeVille and Zelina Vega. Mandy said that Paige left Absolution and was just handing out opportunities to her old PCB teammates. She was interrupted by Naomi, who walked out with Asuka, Carmella, and Lana.
Paige said she loved the fire of the division and announces that tonight, there would be a battle royal, with the winner being added to the TLC match, making it a triple threat matchup. This would be a historic feat for the WWE Women's division since it would be the first ever Women's TLC match to have ever taken place. Yeah, we've had the Women's Money in the Bank ladder matches but nothing comes close the carnage of a triple threat TLC match.
The Usos vs The Bar
The Big Show was absent because of an argument they had backstage. The Bar started off strong, with Sheamus getting the better of Jey Uso. Back after the break, Sheamus and Cesaro were still in control. Jimmy Uso fought back but Cesaro threw him over the ropes, allowing Sheamus to get tagged in. Jey Uso fought back against Sheamus and hit a superkick on Cesaro and then Sheamus, but The Celtic Warrior kicked out.
The Usos used their masterful teamwork to take out Sheamus and then landed the frog splash on The Bar, pinning the champions.
Result: The Usos def. The Bar
Backstage, The New Day were watching a video and laughing. The Miz came in and they told him that his work is great. Miz said that he never mistook them for "Mariners". They said they weren't talking about Marine 6, starring Becky Lynch, but his match last week.
The Miz started arguing back and furiously stormed off. Big E then made a Marine 6 reference and Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston looked in disgust.
AJ Styles addresses Daniel Bryan
The Phenomenal AJ Styles was out. He looked upset and soaked in the crowd's chants. AJ Styles said that the 14 days he has not been a champion felt longer than the 371 days that he was. He added that while he hated losing, it's the way he lost that bothers him.
AJ Styles said that we don't have to wait for TLC and that they can do it right here right now. Styles then revealed that Daniel Bryan wasn't there. He took a shot at Bryan, saying that he's probably watching RAW and getting "ideas" from there. He then says that the WWE title belongs with him as the crowd cheered him on.
The United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura was out next.
Rusev vs Shinsuke Nakamura
Nakamura attacked Rusev before the match and hit him with a Kinshasa outside the ring. The referee stopped him and Nakamura held the United States title over him, with the match being called off.
Result: Rusev vs. Shinsuke Nakamura was called off
Jeff Hardy's 20th-Anniversary Celebration
The entire SmackDown roster was out and Micheal Cole from RAW introduced Jeff as one of the most decorated champions in WWE history. An incredible video package was shown, paying tribute to the Charismatic Enigma. The SmackDown roster and the audience gave him an ovation, chanting "Hardy". He thanked the crowd and said that he couldn't believe he did half the stuff that he did. He then asked, "What's wrong with me?".
He said he's been through the highest of highs and lowest of lows and through it all, the fans have stuck by him. The crowd chanted "Thank you, Hardy!" Hardy said it's far from a retirement speech, but told people to stick around to see what's going to happen in the future. Samoa Joe then interrupted him and then told Shane McMahon to bugger off. He said that he was ready to pop a bottle of champagne, but that probably wasn't the best idea.
Shane once again tried to stop him but Jeff Hardy told him to let him through. Joe said that he doesn't believe in second chances when people like him haven't even gotten his first. Joe continued to trash talk and talked about how Jeff kept letting people down.
Jeff Hardy said that he can't rain on his parade and challenged him to come to the ring. Joe considered it but then walked away. It looks like Jeff Hardy vs Samoa Joe will be set up for TLC.
Kofi Kingston vs The Miz
The Miz tried to charge at Kofi but the New Day member jumped over him. Kofi then sent the Miz outside and teased a suicide dive but bounced on the ropes. Big E and Xavier distract Miz, allowing Kofi to land the suicide dive.
Miz countered the Trouble in Paradise but took the SOS for a near fall. Big E and Xavier tried to distract The Miz but he took out Woods, and E was sent backstage by the official. Miz was trying to bring a steel chair but Xavier snatched it away. Kofi hit a big move and got the pin.
Result: Kofi Kingston def. The Miz
Randy Orton continues to torment Rey Mysterio
Randy Orton was out next to talk about defeating Mysterio and taking his mask. He was still carrying the ripped mask as a trophy. Rey Mysterio interrupted and he was in a neck brace from last week's injury. Randy sent him into the barricades and threw him into the ring. Mysterio caught a second wind and hit two 619, taking out Orton.
Mysterio grabbed a steel chair from ringside but Randy caught him with the Snake Eyes DDT as Rey came back to the ring. Randy sent Mysterio throat first into the steel chair and the officials finally broke it up.
Women's Battle Royal
Lana went on to attack the IIconics after eliminating Zelina Vega first. The IIconics took out Lana and it was over for her. Asuka and the IIconics got into an altercation and the Empress took them down off the apron with a Rear end.
Carmella hit a huge superkick and but was caught on the apron as Asuka kicked her straight off it. Asuka, Naomia, Mandy, and Sonya remained. Mandy and DeVille teamed up against Asuka and Naomi came to the rescue.
mandy picked up Naomi and dropped her on the apron. Naomi sent Mandy into the post and she bounced off onto the floor. DeVille took out Naomi too and she and Asuka only remained. Mandy pulled Asuka's legs from the outside and Sonya had things in control till Asuka tried to suplex her on the apron.
Both women hit each other with kicks and Asuka hit a quick knee, sending Sonya crashing to the floor.
Result: Asuka won the Battle Royale and will be facing Becky Lynch and Charlotte in a triple threat TLC match
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