Baron Corbin vs. Dolph Ziggler

Back from the break and out comes Baron Corbin. Dolph Ziggler is out next.

Corbin takes control early on. Ziggler fights back but Corbin nails a big back elbow for a 2 count. Corbin ends up tossing Ziggler to the floor and ramming him into the apron. Corbin brings it back in but wastes time by talking trash. Corbin beats Ziggler around and talks more trash. Corbin runs into an elbow now. Corbin runs into a boot next. Corbin charges but misses and slides out of the ring. He runs back into the ring and eats a dropkick from Ziggler. Corbin goes back to the floor as Ziggler stands tall. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and Corbin is keeping Ziggler down with a boot. Corbin keeps control with a submission now. Ziggler fights out with elbows. Corbin catches him in mid-air but Ziggler counters. Ziggler comes off the second rope but Corbin nails a right hand in mid-air for a 2 count. Ziggler continues fighting back. Ziggler with a headbutt and a splash. Ziggler drops an elbow for a 2 count.

Corbin blocks a Fame-asser and nails a massive clothesline for 2. Corbin ends up in the ring post after Ziggler moves. Ziggler hits the Fame-asser for a 2 count. More back and forth. Ziggler hits the Zig Zag for another close 2 count. Corbin ends up getting the win with End of Days.

Winner: Baron Corbin

After the match, Corbin goes to ringside and brings a steel chair in. Kalisto’s music hits and out he comes to make the save. Corbin swings but misses. Kalisto sends Corbin to the floor and grabs the chair. Kalisto checks on Ziggler and challenges Corbin to come back in but Corbin walks off. Kalisto turns around to a big superkick from Ziggler. Ziggler yells that he doesn’t need Kalisto and has never needed anyone. Fans pop as Ziggler yells at Kalisto. Ziggler storms out of the ring and to the back as Kalisto recovers.

Back from the break and out comes SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan to a pop. He’s here to do the Royal Rumble contract signing for the WWE Title match. Bryan welcomes us and introduces Cena first. Cena comes out to a pop.

Bryan introduces WWE Champion AJ Styles next and out he comes to a pop. AJ says he and Bryan are cut from the same cloth but Cena is not like them. AJ wonders how Cena gets a title shot after being gone for months. Bryan understands where AJ is coming from but AJ needs to understand where he’s coming from. Bryan says SmackDown is on a roll and they won the ratings last week because AJ headlined and Cena returned. Bryan says they need to keep the momentum going into the Royal Rumble and they do that by giving everyone the biggest match possible – Cena vs. Styles.

Bryan says this is the match people want and this is what they will give them. Bryan wishes them good luck and leaves the ring. AJ says Cena was given a title shot by a guy who is basically his brother-in-law. AJ talks about how the tables have turned and said this time it’s Cena who doesn’t belong in WWE if he doesn’t get a win. AJ goes on and takes credit for the ratings victory. AJ says SmackDown can do it without Cena. AJ keeps ranting and says Cena will never be as good as The Rock or AJ Styles. AJ signs the contract and holds the title up while talking trash. Some fans chant for Cena as he takes the mic. Cena says AJ knows nothing about being a man. Cena mentions standing up for himself as he pushes the chair out of the way. Cena says AJ just made the biggest mistake of his life – he pissed off John Cena.

Cena admits he needs a win to prove he belongs because of chumps like AJ who think Cena is already gone. Cena says he just lost all respect for AJ and thinks he’s a punk little b—h now. Cena goes on and congratulates AJ on finally having the courage to stand up to Cena. Cena says he’s about to make AJ feel as stupid as he looks. Cena says AJ walks down the ramp because he wants to, Cena walks it because he wants to. Cena goes on about his passion and says anyone in his shoes would have already left for Hollywood but he’s still here and that’s passion. Fans chant for Cena after the fiery promo. Cena paces around. Cena says he needs the match, AJ needs it and the fans need it. Cena goes on and tells AJ to bring his family, friends, the noise and his A-game to the Rumble but he’s still going to kick AJ’s ass and take the title. Why? Because he’s John Cena… recognize. Cena signs the contract. They argue until the music hits and out comes Baron Corbin with a mic.

Corbin brags on his Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal win and announces his name for the Royal Rumble match. Corbin says he’s winning the title at WrestleMania. Cena and Corbin have words. Cena flips the table. AJ drops Cena from behind. Corbin stands over Cena and says maybe AJ is right – Cena’s time is up. AJ backs up the ramp as Corbin looks on from the apron and Cena recovers.

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