Xavier Woods vs. Slapjack w/Retribution
Woods dropkicks Slapjack as soon as the bell rings. Woods is all over Slapjack. Slapjack surprises Woods with a bulldog using the ropes. Slapjack misses a double stomp off the top. Woods fires up and lands a few strikes. Ali tells the rest of the crew to surround the ring. Slapjack rolls up Woods but Woods escapes and hits a shining wizard for the win
Winner- Xavier Woods
Woods tries to run away bit T-Bar destroys him with a running big boot. Mace and T-Bary give Woods a sky-high chokeslam. Mace and T-Bar hold Woods in place while Ali acts as if he is going to hit him with a chair. Ali decided to sit down instead. Ali tells Woods to give him Kofi Kingston the following message: It’s a shame Kingston can’t compete in the Royal Rumble. Good thing they have found a replacement. Ali is taking Kingston’s spot.
Backstage, R-Truth tells Riddle he heard the Hurt Business talking about throwing him a party. Last week was his birthday. Riddle says he’s got an idea.
The VIP Lounge
MVP says that Lashley said he had something he wanted to bring to his attention. Before they get to that, MVP says Riddle may be brain dead but he can be crafty. They have to stay on task. MVP looks at Alexander and says Alexander needs to stay on task. Lashley says they have come a long way and they are all champions. Benjamin tries to speak but Alexander interrupts. Lashley tells MVP that since they are dripped in gold they wanted to give him a bit of gold of his own. They give MVP a THB gold piece covered in diamonds.
R-Truth’s music hits and he dances to the ring. MVP yells to cut off the music. MVP wants to know why R-Truth is here. R-Truth says he overheard they were throwing him a party. Lashley says that’s right and asks R-Truth to get in the ring. A bunch of superstars pour out of the locker room for the 24/7 title. The Hurt Business beats down everyone who ran after R-Truth. Riddle sneaks up behind MVP and drops him with a Final Flash Knee.
After the break, R-Truth convinces Pearce to give him a chance to get in the Rumble. Pearce books Styles vs R-Truth.
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