Show Opening & Cody Rhodes’ Appearance

The show⁢ began wiht WWE Champion Cody Rhodes addressing the Austin crowd. Rhodes spoke about the outcome of the Men’s WarGames match at Survivor ⁤series, where his team was defeated, and acknowledged the growing⁢ challenge from Drew ‍McIntyre. WWE’s official video shows Rhodes ⁣setting the stage for a confrontation with McIntyre.

Drew McIntyre afterward appeared, cutting a promo asserting his intent to challenge rhodes for the WWE Championship. McIntyre’s message, delivered despite General Manager⁣ Nick aldis’s attempts to control appearances, signaled⁣ a clear escalation of their rivalry.Wrestling Inc.reported on McIntyre’s defiant appearance and Aldis’s reaction.

“last Time is Now” ‍Tournament Final: gunther ⁢vs. LA⁢ Knight

The ⁤main event of the evening​ was the final match of the “Last Time is Now”‌ tournament, pitting Gunther against LA knight.the tournament was designed to determine a new challenger for the World Heavyweight Championship.The Sportster detailed the tournament’s⁤ purpose and structure.

Gunther defeated LA Knight, solidifying his⁣ position as the #1 contender for Seth “Freakin” Rollins’ ⁢World Heavyweight ‌Championship. ‍the match‍ was⁢ praised for its intensity and physicality. Bleacher⁢ Report provided a match recap and analysis of the outcome.

Women’s Division Matches & Storylines

Two women’s division matches ⁣were added to the card. Bayley defeated Xia Li,continuing Bayley’s momentum after her recent heel turn. pwinsider reported on⁤ the match result‌ and its⁣ implications.

Additionally, Iyo Sky retained her WWE ⁢Women’s Championship against Asuka.This match further developed the ongoing storyline involving​ Damage CTRL and‌ their rivals. Ringside‌ talk provided a detailed recap of the championship match.

Other Notable Segments

The show also featured segments involving The Usos,​ who ‍continued to​ tease a⁤ potential reunion. ⁤Their ⁤interactions hinted at internal conflict and a possible shift in their dynamic. C