John Tessitore appeared on stage with Jesse Ventura, and both talked about tonight's poster in Saturday's Night Main Event, highlighting the confrontation for the intercontinental championship between Bron Breakker and Sheamus. But first, it was the turn of the first fight of the night.
Women's World Championship: Rhea Ripley defeated Nia Jax to retain the title
Ripley received a great ovation upon entering, but Jax took the opportunity to attack her before the fight officially began. In the end Jax avoided the Riptide and almost expires it with an Annihilator, but Ripley responded with an impressive Powerbomb. Finally, Ripley managed to apply his riptide for the third time to win the fight.
They showed Aundra Blayze and Mark Henry among the public.
Intercontinental Championship: Bron Breakker defeated Sheamus to retain the title
In the end, Breakker took advantage of a failure in Sheamus's ribs and defeated him with another Spear.
Ted Dibiase and “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan received a warm ovation when shown at the audience.
Contract signature between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens (with Shawn Michaels)
Michaels started thanking to be in San Antonio and introduced Rhodes and Owens. Both refused to sit down, and Rhodes signed first. Owens, visibly annoying, criticized Rhodes for calling him “coward” in Smackdown. Rhodes asked him to shut up and said he only cares Wrestlemania.
Owens promised to demonstrate in Royal Rumble that he will be the true champion. Michaels hinted that Owens was jealous, which enraged the Canadian, who verbally attacked HBK. Finally, Owens signed and pushed the contract against Michaels.
When Michaels tried to finish the firm, Owens attacked Rhodes, but he replied with a Superkick. Michaels intervened and, with a Sweet Chin Music, closed the segment, leaving both competitors ready for Royal Rumble.
Braun Strowman defeated Jacob Fatu by disqualification
The action ended in chaos when Fatu repeatedly attacked Strowman with repeated feelings against the corner, ignoring the referee, who stopped the fight. Fatu continued to punish Strowman with several Monsaults, leaving the giant bleeding and winning the public applause.
Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard were seen among the public, while Tessiter and Ventura reviewed the Royal Rumble's billboard:
Gunther defeated Jey use to retain the world heavyweight championship
Gunther started with strong blows, dominating the fight from the beginning. Use responded with a Samoan Drop and a Spear that almost gives him the victory, but Gunther resisted.
After a series of exchanges, Gunther connected two consecutive Powerbombs to ensure victory. Use showed great heart, but Gunther retained his championship, consolidating his domain.
