Austin Theory makes his entrance. He’ll face WWE United States Champion Finn Bálor in a non-title match, next.
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Non-Title Match Austin Theory vs. WWE United States Champion Finn Bálor
Before the match begins, Pat McAfee comes out to be the guest commentator. Theory is infuriated. Bálor quickly takes it to Theory and knocks him out of the ring. McAfee motions that Theory sucks, and Bálor dropkicks Theory into the barricade.
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We come back from the break to see Theory applying a waistlock to Bálor. McAfee gets up from commentary and roots Bálor on. Bálor fights up, but Theory sends him to the corner. Bálor boots him back and hits a Sling Blade. Bálor hits a flying forearm and a double stomp. Bálor chops the chest and tries to whip him, but Theory throws him out of the ring. Theory bounces Bálor off the commentary table, but Bálor fights back and bounces him off the table. Bálor gets Theory in the ring and hits a Sling Blade. Bálor dropkicks Theory into the corner and goes for the Coup de Grace, but Theory moves. Theory rolls him up for a near fall. Theory elbows Bálor down and punches away at him.
McAfee gets on the apron and shouts at Theory. Theory shakes it off and goes for an ATL on Bálor, but Bálor blocks it. Theory fights back and hits a fisherman’s buster on his knee for a near fall. Theory gets on the apron, so McAfee distracts him a few times. Theory goes for a rolling thunder clothesline, but Bálor counters with a small package for the win.
Winner by Pinfall: WWE United States Champion Finn Bálor
Bálor and McAfee celebrate on the ramp, as Theory seethes in the ring.