– The 16-time world champion and leader of the free world John Cena made his way down to the ring. He talked about the Flag Match between him and Rusev, and said that people might not like him but they all love the United States of America. Cena promised it will be the American flag lifted high at WWE Battleground because we are a nation of fighters. A loud “USA” chant broke out, and Cena said he will fight for the Universe just like our country fought for its independence. I’m fairly sure he compared this match to storming the beaches at Normandy at one point. Rusev didn’t want to hear Cena talk about 9/11 so he rushed the ring and laid him out from behind. The Bulgarian Brute put Captain America in the Accolade and made him pass out face down in the American flag.
Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair
Natalya joined the commentary team for this match, as Smackdown Women’s Champion Naomi was shown watching from the backstage area. We got a flurry of back and forth chops to start things off, with Charlotte taking control and dropping her father’s signature knee. Becky came back with an exploder suplex for two, then started weakening her opponent’s arm for her finishing submission. Charlotte recovered and tried for Natural Selection but Becky had it scouted and countered into the Disarmher, but Flair got to the ropes to break the hold. Charlotte climbed to the top rope and tried for a moonsault but came up empty. Becky once again went for the Disarmher and got it locked in, dragged Flair back to the middle of the ring and sat down on the hold, picking up the somewhat surprising submission victory. // Winner: Becky Lynch
– Becky offered her hand after the match and the two shook it out, so it looks like things are good between two of the Horsewomen. Tamina Snuka made her way out with Lana close behind, while Natalya hit the ring and attacked Becky and Charlotte. The heels cleared the ring and Natalya went after Lana, but Tamina made the save and kicked Neidhart square in the face to protect her… friend? I think friend is what we’re going with right now.
