Backstage, a stagehand tells Lashley that Pearce wants to see him.
Later, Lashley and MVP walk into Pearce’s office. Pearce tells them if they interfere in the Kingston/McIntyre match next week they will be suspended for 90 days with no pay.
Shelton Benjamin vs. Cedric Alexander
Alexander grabs a mic on the way to the ring and says he’s got something to get off his chest. They were on top of the world as the RAW Tag Team Champions. They didn’t kick them out of The Hurt Business, they kicked out Benjamin. Alexander says he was just collateral damage. Alexander has years to make up for past mistakes. Benjamin doesn’t have years left. Benjamin is going nuts, yelling for Alexander to get in the ring. Alexander gets in the ring. The referee calls for the bell. Alexander rolls out of the ring and tells Benjamin to calm down.
After the break, Benjamin beats Alexander from one end of the ring to the other. Benjamin sends Alexander out of the ring. Benjamin launches Alexander into the barricade. Alexander begs off. Benjamin skins the cat and counters Alexander’s handspring kick with a T-Bone attempt. Alexander avoids it. Alexander manages a ranna off the top. Benjamin kicks out. Benjamin slaps the heck out of Alexander. Dragon whip by Benjamin. Alexander kicks out. Alexander pokes Benjamin in the eye. Alexander lands the Nurilizer for the win.
Winner- Cedric Alexander
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