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Roman Reigns and the Usos kicked off SmackDown and Baron Corbin, Ziggler and Roode came out right after.
Roman Reigns & The Usos vs. King Corbin, Roode & Ziggler
Jimmy Uso was sent outside and looked to be injured early on. He was sent into the steel steps by Ziggler before being carried out by officials. Jimmy was out of the match due to an injury and it was now a two-on-three match.
Corbin hit a Deep Six on Jey but failed to get the three-count. Reigns took a superkick but managed to kick out. Reigns hit the Superman Punch when Jimmy Uso returned to the match and almost got a pinfall.
Jimmy Uso hit the splash from the top after Reigns took down Corbin for the win.
Result: Roman Reigns & The Usos def. King Corbin, Roode & Ziggler
Match rating: A
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Lacey Evans was being interviewed and spoke about setting a proper example and not being a bully. We got a recap of Sasha's run-in with Lacey's daughter before Bayley attacked her from behind.
Backstage, Carmella and Dana Brooke said they were ready for the Royal Rumble when Bayley and Lacey rushed in, fighting.
Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross were out for their match with Mandy Rose and Sonya DeVille when Lacey and Bayley rushed the ring, still brawling. A free-for-all fight broke out and the match had to be called off.
Braun Strowman & Elias vs. Nakamura & Cesaro
Elias was taking a beating early on and Braun tagged in to demolish the opponents. After a bit of back and forth, Elias stopped Nakamura from using a chair, sending him into the ring post. Strowman drove Cesaro into the mat with a power slam, and Elias followed up with a top rope elbow drop for the win.
Result: Braun Strowman & Elias def. Nakamura & Cesaro
Mathc rating: B
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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.
