Ilja Dragunov (c) def. Nathan Frazer
In a brutal U.S. Title Open Challenge matchup, Dragunov answered Frazer’s challenge after Tommaso Ciampa briefly intervened before stepping aside. Frazer came out strong — a hard drop-kick sent Dragunov crashing into the steel steps, and a Phoenix Splash nearly sealed the deal. But Dragunov absorbed the punishment, rallied back with a powerbomb, and finished things off with the H-Bomb. After the match, Ciampa blindsided Frazer.
Carmelo Hayes def. Kit Wilson
Wilson pulled out a unique DDT early on and looked to be getting into the match. But Hayes weathered the attack, delivered the “First 48” and took the win. Immediately after the bout, The Miz attacked Hayes from behind—setting up tension between them.
Alexa Bliss def. Nia Jax
The two former allies turned bitter rivals clashed with intensity. Jax caught Bliss off guard on the apron, sent her into the barricade, and landed a Samoan Drop that looked devastating. But when Jax climbed for the finish, distraction from Charlotte Flair allowed Bliss to hit a surprise drop-kick and roll up Jax for the pin.
Tama Tonga & J.C. Mateo def. Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin
Following a backstage confrontation, Tonga and Mateo took on the tandem of Shelley & Sabin. With interference from Solo Sikoa distracting Sabin, Tonga capitalised with his Cutthroat finisher to earn the victory. Post-match, the victors turned their attention to Rey Fénix and Shinsuke Nakamura—but the latter duo fought back until Tonga and Mateo brutalised them in the end.
Drew McIntyre drives a stipulation home
McIntyre interrupted proceedings to announce a stipulation for his upcoming title match against reigning Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes: McIntyre forced Rhodes through a table to make his point. The stipulation is now official heading into their next showdown.
