A smirking, grinning Logan Paul saunters to the ring and has a Prime as he does so. He gets booed by the fans in Greenville. It is a fact he will beat Jey Uso this weekend and he will be the new World Champion on Raw next week. The crowd begins Yeet-ing him. That ticks Paul off. He reminds them that he knocked Uso out three times and he will for a fourth time on Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Gunther’s music hits. The crowd cheers which shows you how much they despise Paul. Paul laughs as the “You tapped out!” chants begin. Gunther says the crowd should be more respectful of Paul. He is a social media mega star. “If I am honest there are things I could learn from,” says Gunther complimenting Paul’s business acumen. Paul says Gunther knows business. He appreciates that. Gunther tells Paul that anything that happens in the ring is not just business, it is personal. Gunther warns Paul that if he beats Uso he will eat him alive in the ring. As Paul mouths off to Gunther. Uso sneaks up super kicking Paul knocking him out.
GM Adam Pearce welcomes Roxanne Perez into his office. She signs her Raw contract.
Tyrese Haliburton is still to come.
Paul Heyman runs into WWE Champion Jey Uso backstage. Heyman is being accused of stabbing Roman Reigns and CM Punk in the back so he is saying this to Uso’s face. Bron Breakker isn’t looking for his title. He is looking to slow down his momentum. “Whether it is you, Logan Paul or Gunther, you are all short-term. The long-term plan is Seth Rollins,” says Heyman.
AJ Styles and Penta versus The Judgment Day
Penta knocks Balor silly with a barrage of kicks. He gives him a Sacrifice arm lock. Balor hits back with a Slingblade. As he charges in, Penta kicks him in the face. JD distracts the official so that Carlito can pull Penta off the top rope. Styles leaps onto Carlito. JD dives onto Styles knocking him into the ringside barricade. Penta leaps off the stairs nailing JD with a Mexican Destroyer on the floor. El Grande Americano is hiding behind the barricade. He grabs Penta from behind clocking him with a head butt. Balor rolls Penta back into the ring. One Coup de Grace and The Judgment Day wins.
Winners: The Judgment Day
Cathy Kelley interviews Women’s World Champion, Iyo Sky. Sky is ready for whomever decides to cash in against her. Becky Lynch interrupts. She reminds Iyo that she has never beaten her.
Logan Paul is on the phone backstage. Seth Rollins walks up to him. Paul asks Rollins to leave him alone. He just wants to go home. Rollins tells Paul that Uso is going to get hurt tonight and won’t be 100% on SNME. If he can beat Uso and then Gunther, he will be waiting on the other side for Paul.
Becky Lynch vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Natalya – Money in the Bank Triple Threat Qualifying Match
Natalya has both Lynch and Perez in a Double Sharpshooter. WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria pulls Lynch out of the ring after she Manhandle Slams Natalya. She beats the heck out of Lynch all around the outside of the ring. Lynch pushes Lyra into the ringside barricade and heads back into the ring but Lyra pulls her out once again. Perex pins Natalya with Pop Rocks.
Winner: Roxanne Perez
Sami Zayn visits with Jey Uso in the locker room. Zayn promises that he will keep Bron, Seth and Heyman out of the match on SNME and he will watch his back tonight.
You know this means Sami is really with Heyman and the gang.
Adam Peace is meeting with Alpha Academy. He asks Tozawa if he is sure he wants to fight Rusev? Tozawa does. The match is made for next week. Chad Gable shows up. He tells Tozawa that Rusev is going to end his career.
Gable lobbies for Money in the Bank qualifying matches for himself and Ivy Nile. The New Day is next to bud in. Chad tells them that American Made is going to strip them of the titles next week.
Sheamus versus Grayson Waller
Waller argues with Theory on the floor who has been mocking him all throughout the match. This allows Sheamus to clobber Waller from behind. Sheamus pins him with a Brogue Kick.
Winner: Sheamus
Michael Cole chats with Tyrese Haliburton who is in his home. He announces that he is the upcoming mystery character in the WWE 2K25 game.
Cathy Kelley is backstage with Gunther. Seth Rollins’ head inches into the frame though. Gunther claims to be the long game, he is the future. Rollins is ticked off. He wanted to warn him that if he becomes champ he will be Rollins’ target. “I cannot wait. In fact, I am eagerly awaiting that,” says Gunther as he walks away.
Rhea Ripley vs. Kairi Sane vs. Zoey Stark – Money in the Bank Triple Threat Qualifying Match
Stark is knocked out of the match when she missile drops kicks Sane off the top rope but lands oddly and injures her knee. Ripley drop kicks Sane out of the air as she dives off the top rope. Sane knocks Ripley into a corner. She rushes in with a sliding elbow. Sane goes for the Insane Elbow. Rhea gets her knees up. Head Butt and Rip Tide pins Sane.
Winner: Rhea Ripley
Rusev says that he tried to “fix” Tozawa but now he wants to challenge him? Rusev calls him ungrateful.
The New Day come out and address, rundown the crowd.
In the Judgment Day locker room Raquel Rodriguez wants to know why Roxanne Perez is there. Balor introduces Perez to the crew. He is just doing what Dom suggested and introduce more numbers into the group. Dom: “I think we should talk to Liv.” Finn: “No, Live is going to appreciate this.” Finn says that Raquel and Liv have nobody to cover their backs. Perez leaves and comes back with a gift. It is a box of chicken nuggets. She gives Carlito a bag of apples. Raquel slaps the apple out of Carlito’s hands. Raquel tells Perez she can go now. She shrugs her shoulders and walks away. Raquel: “Liv will hear about this.” Finn: “I cannot wait.”
WWE Champion Jey Uso versus Bron Breakker – Non-Title Match
Uso gets a two count with a pop-up Samoan Drop. Bron takes Uso down with a Frankensteiner from the top rope for a two count. Uso wants to spear Bron but Heyman is on the apron distracting the official. Behind everyone’s back, Bron grabs a steel chair out of the time keeper’s area. Uso super kicks Bron before he can use it. Heyman trips up Uso as he bounces off the ropes. Heyman challenges Uso to a fight on the floor. Rollins attacks Uso from behind. The match is called. Back in the ring, Uso fights off Rollins with haymakers. Bron takes him out from behind. They stomp Uso into the mat. Sami Zayn’s music plays. There is a staredown with Zayn on the apron and Rollins, Bron in the ring. CM Punk is out next. He stands beside Zayn on the apron. All four men brawl in the ring. Zayn, Rollins and Bron fight on the announce table.
As all four men battle into the crowd Logan Paul blindsides Uso with another haymaker punch knocking him out.
Winner: Jey Uso via disqualification.
