Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews AJ Styles, who says that it does not matter how many people he has to go through in the Tuwaiq Gauntlet Match, as he is the only "Phenomenal One". He says that he must win to celebrate greatness with Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. He also states that he will deal with Aleister Black next week on Raw.
We hear from Paul Heyman, who says that Ricochet stands the slimmest of chances against Brock Lesnar but will not win, as Lesnar does not play into fan fantasies and is reality and "the straight shot against a hopeless Ricochet."
We hear from The Miz and John Morrison. Morrison says he cannot think of a better way to start a comeback than winning tag team gold, and Miz says this is "a rebirth of tag team wrestling."
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Naomi, who says it is an honor to be part of a historic match in Saudi Arabia and that it will be an honor when she becomes a three-time champion, as "all that glow defeats all that glare, anytime and anywhere."
We hear from Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). Angelo Dawkins says Murphy and Seth Rollins aren't burning it down tonight, and Montez Ford says it is because the Profits are up and they want the smoke.
The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) in the pre-show.
The Undertaker beats Bobby Lashley, Andrade (who has, in reality, returned from a 30-day Wellness Policy suspension), Erick Rowan, R-Truth and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. During the match, Lashley attacks R-Truth after being surprisingly eliminated. Andrade is eliminated after R-Truth inadvertently headbutts him from behind and falls on top of him. Erick Rowan is eliminated via disqualification when he hits R-Truth with the steel steps after sending Truth into the steps, knocking over his cage in the process. Rowan hits Truth with the Iron Claw before leaving. R-Truth is eliminated after submitting to the Calf Crusher. Rey Mysterio - who has replaced Rusev in the match as of Monday - is attacked backstage by Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. Styles says that Rey won't be getting up after the backstage attack on him, announces that he has won the Gauntlet Match, and demands the referee raise his hand. When he refuses, Styles demands the bell be ring and that he be handed the trophy. Ring announcer Mike Rome then announces that if Rey does not make it to the ring by the count of ten, Styles will be declared the winner. Suddenly, Gallows is seen down on the floor, followed by Anderson, then black boots and the bottom of a black coat are then seen. Rey Mysterio is replaced by The Undertaker, who beats an incensed Styles with one choke slam.
Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) say it is about time to do what they do, then question the lyrics of The Miz's theme, saying this is no game and that this is the time to show who the better tag team is.
The Miz and John Morrison beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships after Morrison hits Kofi with a chair to the chest after Miz kicks out of a schoolkid pin. Miz then pins Kofi with a schoolkid pin of his own to take the titles for him and Morrison.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Seth Rollins and Murphy. Rollins says he has a lot of respect for Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) as athletes, but their moral compasses are "off-kilter" as they stand in the way of progress and his vision for Raw and must be dealt with. He says he does not need a plan, for it is destiny that he and Murphy will still walk out as Raw Tag Team Champions and that the threat of Street Profits will be eradicated along the way.
Angel Garza beats Humberto Carrillo during a series of pinfalls.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Bayley, who says that she will make history tonight like she did her entire career, but also beat Naomi and prove to the world again that she is the most dominant women's champion SmackDown has ever seen.
Seth Rollins and Murphy retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) after Rollins hits The Stomp on Angelo Dawkins into the ring apron.
Mansoor beaats Dolph Ziggler. After the match, Byron Saxton hands the microphone over to Mansoor, who thanks the fans, as their voices carried him tonight, for when he had nothing left, they picked him up and gave him hope. When he stepped into the ring last year, they proved Saudi Arabia was ready for its first WWE Superstar, and tonight, they showed WWE they are here to stay.
Brock Lesnar retains the WWE Championship against Ricochet following three German Suplexes and an F-5.
Roman Reigns beats King Corbin in a steel cage match following a Superman Punch with a chain.
In the first WWE women's championship match to ever take place in Saudi Arabia, Bayley retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Naomi after wrapping Naomi's feet in the back of her own shirt before planting Naomi face-first into the mat.
Goldberg beats "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt with four Spears and a Jackhammer to become WWE Universal Champion for a second time. After the match, The Fiend is back on his feet, but when the lights go out, The Fiend is nowhere to be seen when they come back on.
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