Backstage, Banks mentions that Asuka hasn’t been able to beat Asuka. Bayley says Asuka won Monday but it’s not like she was fighting for anything important (Bayley’s loss Monday gifted Asuka a title shot against Banks) Banks looks Bayley up and down. Asuka attacks them both.
Backstage, Mandy Rose has been hearing she is just a pretty face her whole life. Rose admits that those words hurt. Rose notes all the hard work she has done to get where she is today. Deville’s taunts just reminded Rose that she is more than a pretty face. Rose challenges Deville to a hair vs. hair match at SummerSlam.
Sheamus tells security to go get a beer because Retribution won’t bother to show up during his match.
Backstage, Nikki Cross apologizes to Alexa Bliss for pushing her last week. Cross wants Bliss to leave to avoid The Fiend tonight. Bliss says she has to stay. She needs to talk to Braun Strowman.
Sheamus vs. Shorty G
Sheamus hits the ten beats of the bodhran. Shorty G surprises Sheamus with a dropkick to the knee. Shorty G lands a few stiff crossfaces. Sheamus responds with a lariat. Irish curse backbreaker by Sheamus. Shorty G lands a koppo kick. Missile dropkick by Shorty G. Sheamus kicks out. Shorty G locks Sheamus in the ankle lock. Sheamus escapes and hits a Brogue Kick for the win.
Winner- Sheamus
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— WWE (@WWE) August 15, 2020
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— WWE (@WWE) August 15, 2020
