Footage is shown of Finn Bálor beating T-Bar two weeks ago before being attacked by Austin Theory. Last week, Theory cost Bálor a match against Dolph Ziggler.

Austin Theory is walking backstage when Kevin Patrick asks about him hanging out with Mr. McMahon. Theory says he feels so lucky and thinks McMahon thinks of him as a future WWE Champion. Theory walks off, and Patrick says he better not lose.

Finn Bálor makes his entrance. He’ll face Austin Theory, next.

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Finn Bálor vs. Austin Theory

The bell rings, and Bálor immediately attacks Theory. Bálor sends him into the ropes and hits a back elbow that knocks Theory out of the ring. Bálor goes outside to get him, but Theory kicks him and bounces him off the apron. Theory backs him into the apron and puts him back into the ring. Bálor takes him down and punches away at him. Theory escapes and goes to the apron. Theory quickly snaps him off the top rope and tackles him with punches. Theory stomps the midsection for a two count. Theory clubs away at Bálor in the corner and hits a snapmare before applying a chin lock. Theory cinches it in, but Bálor eventually fights up. Theory fights back and goes for a sunset flip, but Bálor rolls through and dropkicks him. Bálor clotheslines him out of the ring and goes for a running kick, but Theory blocks it. Theory sweeps the feet and hangs him off the apron for a neckbreaker.

-Commercial Break-

We come back from the break to see Theory applying another chin lock. Bálor fights up and hits a jawbreaker. Theory quickly sends him to the corner, but Bálor boots him back. Bálor clotheslines him down and hits a running forearm followed by a double stomp to the chest. Bálor kicks him in the ribs and stomps away at him. Theory fights back and hits a dropkick for a two count. Theory misses an avalanche in the corner, and Bálor snap kicks him down. Bálor goes to the top rope, but Theory sweeps the feet. Theory hits a wild springboard Spanish Fly. Theory grabs his phone and goes for a selfie while pinning him, but Bálor counters into a crucifix pin. Theory kicks out and lifts Bálor, but Bálor counters into a falling elbow. Bálor dropkicks him into the corner and connects with the Coup de Grâce for the win!

Winner by Pinfall: Finn Bálor

Backstage, Austin Theory is viciously attacking Finn Bálor. Theory slams him onto a crate and shouts at him.

Mr. McMahon is working backstage when Austin Theory comes into his office. McMahon says he liked Theory beating up Finn Bálor, but he still lost his match. McMahon should fire him. McMahon loves firing people around the holidays. McMahon will give him another chance against Finn Bálor next week. McMahon erases something and blows the shavings onto Theory before doing a Santa laugh.