Kalisto & Alberto Del Rio Backstage Interview:
Renee Young asks Kalisto if he’s mentally prepared for what could be one of the most pivotal matches in his career? In Mexico Alberto Del Rio is up there with the likes of Mil Mascaras, Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero. Del Rio may be bigger and stronger, but Kalisto has been David his entire life. I’m used to fighting Goliath’s. This Sunday will be no different because he will defeat Alberto Del Rio to become United States Champion again. Del Rio comes in and says that Kalisto victories over Del Rio were nothing but flukes little man. As far as the United States Title is concern? Kalisto is nothing and The League of Nations begin to beatdown Kalisto. Sheamus with a Brouge Kick to Kalisto.
Fifth Match: Roman Reigns vs. The League of Nations
Reigns and Sheamus start off the match. Sheamus tries to bring Reigns to the corner, but Reigns continues to shove Sheamus away. Sheamus tags in Rusev. Reigns with a shoulder tackle to Rusev. Reigns sends Rusev to the outside. Reigns drives Rusev back first to the barricade. Reigns with corner clotheslines. Sheamus comes into the ring to distract the referee. Rusev attacks Roman from behind. Rusev with a Samoan Drop for a two count. Rusev tags in Sheamus. Sheamus with a back suplex for a one count. Sheamus tags in Rusev. Rusev kicks Reigns in the ribs. Rusev kicks Reigns in the back. Rusev taunts Regins. Rusev shoves his boot in the back of the head of Reigns. Rusev tags in Sheamus. Sheamus stomps on Regins chest. Sheamus with a chinlock to Reigns. Sheamus tags in Rusev. Reigns with multiple clotheslines to Rusev.
Reigns with a flying forearm to Rusev. Reigns goes for the SuperMan Punch, but Del Rio and Barrett try to roll Reigns to the outside. Sheamus comes into the ring and referee Mike Chioda disqualifies The League of Nations. After the match Rusev superkicks Reigns. Rusev goes for the Accolade, but The Usos come down to the ring to make the save. The numbers advantage get the best of The Usos. Sheamus with a Brouge Kick to Jimmy. Reigns with a Super Man Punch to Rusev. Reigns Spears Sheamus. Wyatt Family graphic flashes. The entire Wyatt Family are in the ring apron. Reigns with uppercuts to Rowan and Strowman. Reigns sends Rowan and Harper over the top rope. Strowman sends Reigns to the outside. Rowan with a roundhouse kick to Reigns. Rowan and Harper roll Reigns back into the ring. Strowman with the Strowman Way to Reigns. Wyatt with the Sister Abigail to Reigns. Wyatt’s stand over Roman. Wyatt tells the WWE Universe to Follow The Buzzards.
Winner: Roman Reigns by DQ
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