Backstage, Alexa Bliss is talking to a jack in a box. Bliss says if Randy Orton wants her out of his life, he’ll get his chance Sunday. Will Orton take it? Bliss laughs and swings on her swing set.
Asuka vs. Shayna Baszler w/Nia Jax
Asuka attacks Baszler from behind. Asuka kicks Jax in the head. The bell rings and Asuka hip attacks Jax off the apron. Baszler avoids a hip attack and lands a running knee. Baszlerand Asuka trade submission attempts. Jax tries to get in the ring. Asuka kicks Jax into the ring post. Baszler puts Asuka in the Kirifuda Clutch. Asuka floats over into a pin for the win.
Winner- Asuka
Baszler doesn’t let go of the hold. Baszler let’s go. Asuka knocks Baszler into the corner. Asuka Super Dragon curb stomps Baszler into the bottom turnbuckle. Asula removes the turnbuckle pad and grinds Baszler’s mouth into it. Asuka tries to curb stomp Baszler into the exposed turnbuckle but the referee steps in the way. Asuka and the referee argue as Baszler rolls out of the ring.
United States Championship Match: Riddle (c) vs. Mustafa Ali w/Retribution
Riddle lands a kick that sends Ali flying through the ropes. Riddle follows Ali. Ali trips Riddle into the announce desk. As Riddle slides into the ring to break the count, Ali kicks Riddle in the face. Ali hits a swinging neck breaker off the apron. After the break, Ali continues working over Riddle. Riddle fires up and hits a suplex followed by a broton. Riddle gets a near fall after the blackout. Ali blocks the Final Flash and hits a wheel kick. T-Bar gets on the apron as Riddle rolls up Ali. Ali reverses it but the referee is still caught up with T-Bar. Riddle picks Ali up and hits BroDerek for the win.
Winner and STILL United State Champion, Riddle!
Backstage, Sarah asks Orton what he thinks about Bliss’s challenge for a match this Sunday. Orton accepts.
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Well that is EXACTLY what I am going to do!"@RandyOrton#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/1q0URKqrXP
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