Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Kevin Owens (WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championship)
The match between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens starts with a respectful handshake, followed by technical exchanges, including wristlocks and headlocks from both men. Cody initially gains the upper hand, but Owens quickly responds with a senton after avoiding a Beautiful Disaster kick. The action heats up with a back-and-forth sequence of blocked finishers, leading to Owens throwing Cody into the barricade. Rhodes retaliates with a suicide dive and applies a judo throw into a short armscissors, but Owens powers out.
The match continues with Owens attacking Cody’s ribs and hitting a side Russian legsweep. Cody attempts a comeback but gets caught in an avalanche Fisherman Buster from Owens, yet he kicks out. The two trade punches and superkicks, with neither man backing down. Cody’s knee gives out, as Owens predicted, but Owens hesitates, refusing to win dishonorably. Despite this, Cody ultimately hits Cross Rhodes to retain his championship.
Post-match, Owens refuses help but embraces Cody in a show of respect, solidifying their mutual admiration.
Commentary: This match is a showcase of respect and determination from both competitors. Owens’ refusal to capitalize on Cody’s injury highlights his integrity, while Cody’s resilience once again cements his status as a top WWE star.
Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill vs. Unholy Union (Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn) (WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship)
The match is chaotic from the start, with Bianca Belair battling both champions before getting whipped into the turnbuckle by her hair. The champions isolate Belair, cutting the ring in half and wearing her down. After a back-and-forth struggle, Belair tags in Jade Cargill, who comes in with explosive energy but fails to secure the win with a Jackhammer.
The challengers manage a comeback with a double military press, but Alba Fyre breaks up the attempt. After a fast-paced exchange, Belair and Cargill hit a combination wheelbarrow DDT/suplex to capture the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships.
Commentary: This match is a testament to teamwork and perseverance, with Bianca and Jade overcoming the odds to secure victory. Their chemistry is strong, making them a nearly unstoppable duo in the tag division.
CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre (Strap Match)
The fight kicks off with McIntyre ambushing Punk before the bell, whipping him with the strap. Punk regains momentum with a Go to Sleep but chooses to continue the punishment rather than go for the win. The action spills outside, with Punk backdropping McIntyre onto the announce desk. McIntyre busts Punk open after slamming him on a steel chair, adding more brutality to the match.
Both men trade control, trying to touch all four turnbuckles for the victory. McIntyre hits a Claymore but is blocked by Punk, who turns the tide with multiple Go to Sleep finishers. Eventually, Punk touches all four turnbuckles to secure the win, putting an end to the grueling contest.
Commentary: This brutal match showcased Punk’s relentless nature and McIntyre’s resilience. Both competitors told a compelling story of physical and mental endurance, making it a standout strap match.
Judgment Day (Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan) vs. Terror Twins (Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley) (Mixed Tag Team Match)
Damian Priest dominates Dominik Mysterio early on with stiff strikes and throws, forcing Mysterio to rely on underhanded tactics. Liv Morgan gets tagged in but is quickly overpowered by Rhea Ripley, who shows no mercy. Dominik tries to escape punishment, but Ripley unleashes a brutal series of moves on him.
Despite some interference from Judgment Day members, Priest and Ripley overpower the duo with devastating lariats and finish off Liv with a Riptide to secure the victory.
Commentary: Ripley and Priest’s dominance in this match showed their physical superiority, while Dominik’s cowardly antics only delayed the inevitable. It’s a solid performance from the Terror Twins, keeping their momentum strong.
GUNTHER (c) vs. Randy Orton (WWE World Heavyweight Championship)
The match begins with a slow, methodical pace as GUNTHER and Orton feel each other out with headlocks and wristlocks. Orton gains the upper hand by suplexing GUNTHER into the announce desk multiple times. Back inside the ring, Orton works over GUNTHER’s arm, but the Ring General fights back with heavy chops, despite nursing his injured arm.
The action heats up with Orton hitting a superplex and attempting an RKO, which GUNTHER counters into a German suplex. After a failed Tenryu Powerbomb due to his injured arm, GUNTHER locks in the Gojira Clutch, forcing Orton to tap out due to referee stoppage.
Commentary: GUNTHER’s ability to withstand punishment and his calculated offense led to another successful defense. Orton showed flashes of brilliance, but GUNTHER’s resilience and technical prowess were too much for him to overcome.
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