Byron Saxton joins Lana backstage to ask her about the changed perception of her from fans, but she plays it off. She goes to speak but Fandango cuts her off and says she needs to watch, then he dances and says it’s euphoric. Rusev walks in and asks what’s going on, but Lana says nothing and leaves with him.
Fandango vs Rusev (w/ Lana)
Rusev charges Fandango and hits him in the corner a few times, then Fandango catches him with a kick and rolls outside. He dances in front of Lana and gets her to dance along, but Rusev runs over and clotheslines Fandango from behind. Rusev screams at Lana and makes her leave, then Fandango hits Rusev a few times and connects with a dropkick and some mounted punches. Rusev shoves him back and kicks him in the face, then he stomps him a few times and makes him tap to the Accolade.
Winner – Rusev
R-Truth vs Stardust
Stardust stomps Truth a few times when Truth tries to find out what’s in Stardust’s bag on the apron, then he gets pissed at the ‘Cody’ chants. He hits Truth a few times, then Truth hits a sitout slam and goes for the bag. Truth finds a bunch of fake spiders and freaks out, and Stardust rolls him up for the win, then Truth runs away.
Winner – Stardust
Cena cuts a promo about not quitting, and he says he will win at Payback because he has passion. He says Rusev has no passion; he just cares about winning a match, but Cena has passion like this whole crowd. He says it’s time for the United States Open Challenge, and he is answered by… Bret Hart! Bret comes to the ring and says he’s only here to introduce a great wrestler, then Heath Slater cuts him off and says he’s not losing his spot again. Slater mocks the Canadian crowd and talks about how he’s been screwed over, and he’s sick of being attacked out of nowhere. Bret decks him and lays him out, then introduces Cena’s opponent, Sami Zayn!!!
