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Kevin Owens opened the show and was ready to face Kofi Kingston, saying that he will soften him up before Super Showdown where Kofi will face Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Championship. Kofi came out and the two shared some choice words before the match began.
Kofi Kingston vs. Kevin Owens
Kofi Kingston went for a dropkick right away and took KO down. Owens hit back fast but the WWE Champion took him down with the double leg drop. Kingston got the SOS on KO but it was not enough. Kevin Owens caught Kofi Kingston and dumped him outside.
Kevin Owens and Kofi Kingston were on the top turnbuckle and the champion lost balance after being headbutted down. Owens hit a big senton but Kingston still kicked out. Kevin Owens tried to get the pop-up powerbomb but Kingston jumped over his head and got the trouble in paradise in out of nowhere, getting the three count soon after.
Result: Kofi Kingston def. Kevin Owens
Match rating: A
R-Truth was backstage and was tired of running. He said the WWE Superstars had followed him to the dentist's office to try and pin him for the 24/7 Championship before running away again.
The SmackDown Tag Team Champions Daniel Bryan and Rowan came out next and Bryan got into his rant mode, teaching us about the dangers of fracking.
Heavy Machinery came out to challenge them for the title. They were ready for the match and Bryan accepeted the challenge but he didn't want to do it in Oklahoma. The champs left with that aas the segment ended and Hevy Machinery were tryiong their best to look threatening in the ring.
Segment rating: C
Backstage, we learnt that Mandy Rose was on the cover of Muscle and Fitness and she and DeVille was handing out copies to everyone.
Mandy Rose vs. Carmella
Mandy was shilling her magazine cover in the ring when Carmella got fed up and went on the offensive. Mandy Rose landed a vicious knee to the face, but she wasn't able to put her away. Carmella was in control and DeVille came up on the apron yelling about the magazine, distracting Carmella. Mandy got a quick roll up on the former SmackDown Women's Champion and got the win.
Result: Mandy Rose vs. Carmella
Match rating: C
R-Truth was still on the run when Jinder Mahal attacked him. He fought Jinder off and dodged the B Team and a couple of other superstars but ran into Drake Maverick who chased after him.
Shane McMahon Appreciation Night
Shane McMahon came out with Drew McIntyre and Elias to celebrate Shane McMahon Appreciation Night. A video package of Shane McMahon's past achievements came up on the Titantron after which Shane said that was to reming Roman Reigns what Shane is capable of.
Elias was playing Shane a song during which R-Truth and Drake Maverick rushed the ring. Truth pinned Drake and defended his title when Shane and co. started beating down Truth. Drew hit the claymore and Elias pinned him to win his first title in the WWE. Shane then set up a match between the team of Drew and Elias against R-Truth and Roman Reigns before suspending the 24/7 Title stipulations so that Elias can focus on his match.
Segment rating: A
Bayley vs. Lacey Evans
Lacey Evans started off strong and sent Bayley out of the ring when Charlotte Flair walked up from the commentary table to inspect the Champion. Lacey was working on Bayley, trying to tire her out but Bayley held on, kicking out of every pin attempt.
Bayley hit a stunner on the ropes and slid through the ropes for a dropkick. Charlotte got involved and distracted Bayley after the champ went for a big right hook on her. Lacey got a roll up but Bayley reversed it and got the pin.
Result: Bayley def. Lacey Evans
Evans attacked Charlotte after the match and Flair hit a huge kick, silencing the newcomer for good.
Match rating: B
Andrade was backstage, threatening Finn Balor with his bad English.
Bray Wyatt showed up in a rerun of last night's Firefly Funhouse.
Elias and Drew McIntyre attacked Truth and Roman after their entrance and it looked like it was essentially now a handicap match.
Roman Reigns & R-Truth vs. Drew McIntyre & Elias
Roman tried to defend himself from the onslaught that came his way while McIntyre was breaking down Truth on the outside. We returned from commercials to see R-Truth in trouble in the ring. Elias was tossing Truth around and Drew came in for a painful submission.
Truth managed to make the tag and Elias was in as well. Roman unloaded on Elias and hit a Superman Punch on Drew before Shane interfered. McIntyre missed the Claymore as Shane ran away and Roman got the spear in the ring on Elias for the pinfall.
Result: Roman Reigns & R-Truth def. Drew McIntyre & Elias
After the match, Elias took another spear on Reigns and let R-Truth pin him for the 24/7 Championship, getting his title back. R-Truth yet again became the 24/7 Champion.
Match rating: A
Episode rating: B
The show started slow but the main event was worth the wait.
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