In-Ring Segment: The Usos
Jimmy and Jey challenge McIntyre to a tag match. McIntyre comes to the ring alone.
The Usos vs. Drew McIntyre
McIntyre tosses both Usos all over the ring and the outside area. Madcap Moss runs down to the ring and attacks the Usos. Madcap beats down both Usos. McIntyre and Madcap meet in the middle and give each other a nod. Moss and McIntyre each clothesline a Uso over the top.
After the break, Jimmy and Jey are working over Madcap. Madcap manages to tag in McIntyre. McIntyre clears the ring. McIntyre calls for the Claymore. Zayn hits the ring and stands in the way. The Usos land the superkick/splash combo. McIntyre kicks out. McIntyre lands the Claymore for the win.
Winners- Drew McIntyre and Madcap Moss
After the match, Jey tries to attack McIntyre. McIntyre fights him off. Zayn eats McIntyre’s Claymore to save Jey.
Intercontinental Championship Match: Gunther (c) w/Ludwig Kaiser vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
Nakamura forces Gunther into the corner. Gunther misses a big chop. Nakamuralights Gunther up with chops. After a leapfrog spot, Gunther boots Nakamura in the face. Gunther destroys Nakamura with a European uppercut, followed by a nasty chop. Gunther traps Nakamura in a Boston crab. Nakamura tries to get to the ropes. Gunther transitions into an STF. Nakamura gets to the ropes.
Nakamura lands a few strikes. Gunther responds with a thunderous chop. Gunther swings at Nakamura but he turns the strike into a flying armbar. Gunther turns it into a pin. Nakamura unloads on Gunther with strike after strike. Gunther kicks out. Nakamura gets to his feet. Gunther drops him with another chop. After the break, Gunther lands a German suplex. Gunther tries a powerbomb but his arm gives out after all the damage from Nakamura.
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Gunther tries a dive but as he lands Nakamura traps him in a triangle. Gunther gets to his feet and turns the hold into a butterfly suplex. Nakamura and Gunther trade strikes. Nakamura gets a near fall after a knee strike to the head. Good vibrations by Nakamura. Sliding German suplex by Nakamura. Nakamura jaws at Kaiser. As soon as Nakamura gets back in the ring, Gunther lands a running dropkick.
Nakamura flips out of Gunther’s powerbomb and lands a knee to the head. Nakamura calls for the Kinshasa but Gunther counters with a sick lariat that turns Nakamura inside out. Gunther puts Nakamura in a sleeper. Nakamura escapes but Gunther floors him with a dropkick to the back. Gunther hits a powerbomb for the win.
Winner and STILL Intercontinental Champion, Gunther!
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