Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
Attendance: 18,947
Theme Song: “Born For Greatness” by Papa Roach
Commentary Team: Michael Cole, Mauro Ranallo, and Taz
1. Aussie Open vs. The Creed Brothers
Match Type: Standard Tag Match
Storyline: A hard-hitting opener to fire up the crowd. Aussie Open have been on a tear in the tag division, but the Creed Brothers bring brute strength and amateur wrestling grit to the fight.
Match Breakdown:
- The Creeds dominate early with raw power — suplexes, slams, and tag-team combos.
- Kyle Fletcher turns the tide with a moonsault to the outside that takes down both Brutus and Julius Creed.
- Mark Davis and Brutus slug it out in a chop exchange that lights up the arena.
- After a breakdown where all four men brawl, Fletcher hits a diving knee to Julius followed by the Coriolis from Aussie Open for the win.
Winners: Aussie Open
2. Will Ospreay vs. Chad Gable
Match Type: Singles Match – Technical Dream Match
Storyline: Ospreay has called himself the best in the world. Gable wants to prove that Olympic-caliber technique can beat high-flying bravado.
Match Breakdown:
- A respectful handshake starts it off. Early chain wrestling showcases Gable’s mat mastery.
- Ospreay hits a handspring enziguri to break Gable’s momentum.
- Gable goes for the Chaos Theory, but Ospreay flips out and counters with a Poisonrana.
- Gable counters an Oscutter into an ankle lock, but Ospreay kicks free and nails a Hidden Blade, then finishes with Storm Breaker.
- They shake hands post-match. Instant classic.
Winner: Will Ospreay
3. Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly (c) vs. Kazuchika Okada & Rey Mysterio – Tag Team Titles
Match Type: Open Challenge – Tag Title Match
Storyline: Strong & O’Reilly declare no team is on their level. The lights go out… then hit, as Rainmaker hits and Rey Mysterio walks out beside Okada. Unreal pop.
Match Breakdown:
- Okada out-wrestles Roddy with slick counters and DDTs.
- Rey dazzles with fast-paced lucha, using Kyle as a springboard.
- Kyle tries to isolate Rey with brutal submissions, locking in a guillotine.
- Rey escapes and tags Okada, who hits a dropkick/flapjack combo.
- Rey goes for the 619, but Strong blindsides him with a knee.
- O’Reilly locks in a triangle choke, and Strong nails a Sick Kick to a leaping Rey. Pinfall.
Winners: Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly (retain)
4. Adam Cole (c) vs. AJ Styles – Intercontinental Title
Match Type: Open Challenge – Singles Match
Storyline: Cole issues an open challenge to “anyone who thinks they’re still elite.” AJ Styles’ music hits, returning to thunderous ovation.
Match Breakdown:
- AJ outpaces Cole early, grounding him with dropkicks and technical wrestling.
- Cole targets AJ’s left knee to neutralize the Phenomenal Forearm.
- Superkick counters meet Pele kicks in a brilliant exchange.
- AJ goes for the Styles Clash, but Cole wriggles free and nails the Panama Sunrise.
- Cole taunts and lines up the Boom — but AJ ducks, hits the Phenomenal Forearm for a shocking three count.
Winner: AJ Styles (new Intercontinental Champion)
5. CM Punk vs. Kenny Omega vs. Randy Orton – #1 Contender for World Title
Match Type: Triple Threat
Storyline: Punk wants one more shot at gold in his hometown. Omega wants to finish what he started with Swerve. Orton is hunting legacies.
Match Breakdown:
- Early brawling spills into the crowd. Punk gets the loudest reactions.
- Omega and Orton briefly team up to neutralize Punk, throwing him through the announce table.
- Orton hits RKOs on both men, but can’t put them away.
- Omega lands a V-Trigger on Orton, but Punk sneaks in, GTS to Kenny!
- Punk pins Omega… 1-2-3! Massive pop. He’s going to the main event picture.
Winner: CM Punk
6. Malakai Black, Buddy Matthews, Karrion Kross & Brody King vs. DIY & War Raiders
Match Type: 8-Man War
Storyline: House of Black and Kross have become a demonic unit. DIY and the War Raiders reunite to fight the darkness.
Match Breakdown:
- DIY fights with heart; Ciampa has a brutal slugfest with Brody King.
- Hanson and Rowe (Raiders) unleash tandem power spots — even Kross looks shaken.
- Buddy Matthews hits a Meteora to Gargano while Malakai drops Ciampa with Black Mass.
- Kross goes berserk, suplexing Rowe through a table outside.
- Final moments: Malakai counters the Fairy Tale Ending with Black Mass, followed by Kross locking in the Kross Jacket for the tap.
Winners: Malakai Black, Buddy Matthews, Karrion Kross & Brody King
7. Finn Balor & Young Bucks (w/ Bronson Reed) vs. Takeshita, Ricochet & Speedball Mike Bailey
Match Type: Trios Tag Match
Storyline: Bullet Club Gold vs. indie royalty. Takeshita’s team wants to earn respect — but they’re outgunned and outnumbered.
Match Breakdown:
- Ricochet dazzles with a standing Shooting Star on Nick Jackson.
- Speedball nails martial arts fury, including a spin kick to Finn’s skull.
- Takeshita hits a Blue Thunder Bomb on Bronson Reed, but Reed isn’t legal.
- Bucks recover and hit Meltzer Driver on Speedball. Balor tags in, Coup de Grace seals it.
Winners: Finn Balor & The Young Bucks
Post-Match Segment:
- House of Black and Karrion Kross storm the ring.
- Balor, Bucks, and Reed back off slowly as HOB & Kross demolish Takeshita, Ricochet, and Speedball.
- They use belts, chairs, and mist. A clear message: They run the shadows.
- Balor watches, torn, then smirks and walks away. Seeds of a darker alliance?
8. Swerve Strickland (c) vs. Cody Rhodes – World Heavyweight Championship
Match Type: Main Event – Singles Match
Storyline: The American Nightmare vs. The Mogul King. Swerve wants to prove he’s more than transitional. Cody wants the storybook ending… again.
Match Breakdown:
- Cody starts fast, hitting Swerve with a Disaster Kick and Alabama Slam.
- Swerve targets Cody’s ribs, driving knees and stomps into his midsection.
- They battle on the top rope; Swerve hits an avalanche DVD for a near fall.
- Cody fights back, lands Cross Rhodes, but Swerve rolls outside.
- Final sequence: Cody goes for a second Cross Rhodes — Swerve counters with a House Call, followed by a Swerve Stomp off the top rope.
- 1-2-3. Swerve retains in a career-defining performance.
Winner: Swerve Strickland (still World Champion)
End Show Visual:
CM Punk steps onto the stage as Swerve holds his title high.
They stare each other down as the crowd goes wild.
Punk taps his wrist. Swerve grins. “Anytime.”
Fade to black.
