It it announced that there is an eight-man tournament consisting of luchadors from Raw, SmackDown and AAA to decide a #1 contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. We then hear from the first two participants, Penta and Laredo Kid. Penta says that Laredo Kid will find out what kind of luchador he has become and that he will win the tournament, while Laredo Kid says that this tournament is his moment and that he will not be stopped.
Backstage, "Main Event" Jey Uso catches up with Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu, and Jacob wants to know what is going on. Jacob says that Jey is running the play by himself and ignoring The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu), but Jey says he will win and bring Solo Sikoa to the Bloodline, which Jacob could not do. Jacob says he did his thing last week, and that Jey winning will be the only way Solo will come back.
Penta beats Laredo Kid to advance in the World Heavyweight Championship #1 Contender's Tournament after avoiding a top rope corkscrew moonsault and hitting a Mexican Destroyer.
An eight-date European tour is announced for January 2027.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews The Vision (Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri). Logan Paul says that everyone is beneath them and that the only bad blood with Alpha Academy is Otis' blood pressure. Maxxine Dupri says that Tozawa does not stand a chance against Austin Theory. Theory says he will gift Tozawa an ass-whupping tonight because he deserves it, then says that he deserves Maxxine. Bron Breakker stands there as everyone else leaves, and asks Byron Saxton what he thinks of Oba Femi. When Byron Saxton says that he likes Oba and that Oba is the future, Breakker says that Saxton "sounds like Paul [Heyman]."
Austin Theory beats Akira Tozawa. After the match, Theory continues to attack Tozawa, and officials led by General Manager Adam Pearce stop Theory from attacking Tozawa with a chair. Bron Breakker gets in the ring to Spear Tozawa when Oba Femi shows up. Austin Theory rushes at Oba Femi only to get laid out, and officials get in the ring at the same time as Oba to stop the impending brawl. Logan Paul has to hold Bron Breakker back.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio, who says that Penta and Laredo Kid had a great match and that Roman Reigns will have his hands full when Raw returns to Mexico City. Dragon Lee shows up and thanks Rey Mysterio for the opportunity, then "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio shows up, taking offense to not being in the tournament. Rey Mysterio says that he did not think Dominik needed another hand-out, as it is how he became a jackass in the process. Dragon Lee defends Rey Mysterio, then says he will see Dominik in the ring before calling him a fake king of luchadors. Dominik accepts the challenge.
Stephanie Vaquer heads to the ring. Vaquer thanks the fans for their support and admits that she missed being in action, and that she also missed The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez) getting scared every time they see her coming. She says that nobody can destroy her, and that she will decimate The Judgment Day one by one. She says she has beaten up Raquel a thousand times and will do it again, and says that Roxanne is "a dead woman." Vaquer says Liv Morgan is scared, as they both know that the Women's World Championship belongs to her, then Becky Lynch suddenly shows up. Becky makes it clear that she wants to "beat the everloving piss out of Liv Morgan" simply because she does not like her and because she has barely defending the Women's World title, then admits she does not know much about Vaquer. Becky thinks this is by design, but knows that Vaquer has made an impact on Raw since showing up despite being on the shelf for four months, and does not know why Vaquer rushed back before she is ready. Becky says she does not want any more bad luck for the Women's World Championship and that she considers herself more good than lucky, saying that while Vaquer can go ahead and beat up Liv, she should leave the title to her. Vaquer reminds Becky not to get in her way, or else she will find out what "La Primera" is all about. As Vaquer leaves, Becky is attacked from behind by Liv. Vaquer returns to the ring and nearly collides with Becky trying to swing at Liv, who escapes. Becky and Vaquer argue in the middle of the ring over the Women's World Championship, then Becky leaves.
It is announced that Bianca Belair and Montez Ford have recently given birth to a son.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews LA Knight, who says that if it is time for Roman Reigns to find out if he has the tingle in his loins to face him. Solo Sikoa shows up and asks Knight if he saw what happened recently, and has to remind Knight that he is facing the whole Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) if he faces Reigns. He knows that Knight does not need his help, but he does want to warn him.
Dragon Lee beats "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. After the match, Big Cass shows up and attacks Dragon Lee before putting him in a bear hug for the East River Crossing. Suddenly, Je'Von Evans runs to the ring and fights Big Cass, but gets clotheslined out of the air. Big Cass then hits Je'Von with a big boot.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Sol Ruca. Sol Ruca says she has been stuck in a Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez) vortex for the past few months and she is sick of it. She says she has a score to settle, and tonight is all about revenge. Sol Ruca then says she will come back for the Women's Intercontinental Championship when she is done, then Danhausen shows up and volunteers to be Sol Ruca's tag team partner. Sol Ruca says the spot has been filled, and Danhausen cannot get any human monies from Byron Saxton.
Backstage, LA Knight meets with General Manager Adam Pearce, who says that he will find a way for him to get a match for the World Heavyweight Championship. Afterwards, Knight runs into Jacob Fatu, who warns Knight about running his mouth against Roman Reigns. Knight tells Jacob to go to Reigns so he can get the green light to fight him.
Sol Ruca's mystery partner is revealed to be Iyo Sky.
Sol Ruca and Iyo Sky beat The Judgment Day (Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez).
Backstage, Bron Breakker meets with Paul Heyman and asks him about Oba Femi. When he asks Heyman if he thinks Oba Femi is the future of WWE, Heyman says he respects Oba for sticking to his word, and that Breakker is starting to think Oba is the future of WWE. Heyman says he will keep respecting Oba until Breakker shows him he is not worthy of his respect. Breakker simply says "Okay" and backs away.
Backstage, Penta speaks with Rey Mysterio when Chad Gable shows up. Penta leaves, and Gable praises Rey for his work as AAA General Manager and says he would love to defend the Intercontinental Championship against him. Rey says he still has a lot in the tank and that he would be honored.
Backstage, Sol Ruca and Iyo Sky are met by Lyra Valkyria, who takes offense to Sol Ruca going for the Women's Intercontinental Championship and tells Sol Ruca not to get in her way. Iyo Sky asks if Lyra is okay after Lyra leaves, and Sol Ruca says that Lyra looks like she needs some sleep.
"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Solo Sikoa following the distraction by Jimmy Uso, who gets hit with the Samoan Spike. As per pre-match stipulation, if "Main Event" Jey Uso won, Solo Sikoa would be delivered to The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu). (Had Jacob Fatu won, The Bloodline would have had to leave him alone.)