Backstage Cesaro and Sheamus argue about the Royal Rumble. Bayley interrupts and tells them that they need to get on the same page. They have a six-person tag match later tonight so they have to make this work. Bayley says they should have a group hug. Sheamus isn’t into it, but Cesaro is! Charlotte and the Club walk in and make fun of Bayley, Sheamus, and Cesaro for being losers and nerds.
Backstage, Owens walks into Stephanie McMahon’s office. Owens complains to Stephanie about being in the match against Strowman later tonight. Stephanie says she will talk to Foley after she deals with the Seth Rollins situation to see if she can get the title match later tonight canceled.
Tony Neese vs Mustafa Ali
Ali arm drags Neese. Neese rolls out of it. Neese and Ali struggle for positioning. Ali takes Neese over with a head scissors. Neese retreats tot he ropes. Neese surprises Ali with a running shoulder block. Ali surprises Neese with a running clothesline. Rope dive neck breaker for a two count by Ali. Neese attempts a big boot, but Ali catches his foot. Ali floors Neese with a spin kick. Ali goes up top for the inverted 450 splash, but Neese holds Ali’s foot. Neese knocks Ali off the top rope. Neese hits a running knee in the corner for the win.
Winner- Tony Neese
After the match, Austin Aries asks Neese what does he have to say to his critics that say he has no charisma? Neese doesn’t answer. Aries then asks what Neese has to say to the people who think Neese has great washboard abs, but talking to a washboard is more interesting than talking to him? Neese says he doesn’t have to answer questions from his critics and walks away.
