Drew McIntyre vs. Sin Cara

Cara starts fast with a dive to the floor but McIntyre pounds him right back down and hits a heck of a clothesline. Some kicks to the leg slow McIntyre down and a headscissors puts him on the floor. The slingshot hurricanrana is countered into a jackknife on the floor though and the Claymore finishes Cara.

Winner: Drew McIntyre

Lashley mentions how he would come beat Rusev up but he suffered a very debilitating injury this past week – he tore his groin. Lashley says he didn’t tear his groin at Crown Jewel or training to beat Rusev up… he tore it… doing things… and performing in ways Rusev could only fantasize about. They share a kiss. Lana says Rusev isn’t interested in hearing about their life that is full of love and sex, but he is interested in another type of fight. Lana says someone very special has volunteered to fight Rusev and he’s going to kick his ass. The music hits and out comes Drew McIntyre. Drew, Lana and Lashley march to the ring.

Rusev vs. Drew McIntyre

The bell rings and Rusev sizes Drew McIntyre up. Fans chant “Rusev Day!” now. Rusev ducks a shot but Drew drops him with a headbutt. Drew takes Rusev to the corner and beats him down.

Rusev comes out of the corner with a big clothesline. Rusev unloads with shoulder thrusts in the corner now. Rusev with a right hand and big body shots to Drew in the corner now. We see Lana and Lashley watching from up on the ramp as Rusev keeps control.

Drew turns it around in the corner and unloads on Rusev as the referee warns him. Drew manhandles Rusev in the corner as Lana and Lashley smile. Rusev fights out of the corner but Drew drops him with a big clothesline. Drew keeps control and works Rusev over while he’s down. Rusev comes back with a fall-away slam to send Drew out of the ring, clutching his back in pain. Rusev stares up at Lana and Lashley as we go back to commercial.

Back from the break and Drew remains in control. Rusev turns it around but Drew shuts him down with a big Spinebuster in the middle of the ring. Rusev kicks out at as we see Lana and Lashley look on.

Drew talks some trash but Rusev fires back with a big clothesline to drop Drew. Rusev mounts offense with several big moves as the crowd pops. Rusev with the spinning heel kick for another pop. Rusev gets hyped up in the corner but Drew dodges the Machka Kick. Drew fights back and nails a throat chip. Drew rocks Rusev on the top now. Rusev flies to the mat but Drew moves. They run the ropes and end up colliding in the middle of the ring with crossbody attempts. They both go down.

They get up and trade shots in the middle of the ring. The big strikes continue and turn to clubbing blows. Rusev knocks Drew out of the ring with a big superkick. Rusev follows and slams Drew head-first into the steel ring steps, and again. Lashley comes running down the ramp, with no injury, and smacks Rusev over the back with the crutch.

Winner by DQ: Rusev

After the bell, Lashley continues beating up Rusev at ringside. Lashley brings Rusev into the ring and follows with the crutch but Rusev fights back. Rusev unloads and launches Lashley into the ring post shoulder-first. Rusev is wide-eyed and furious now. Rusev waits for Drew to get up but Randy Orton suddenly attacks with the RKO outta nowhere for a big pop. Lana laughs as Rusev is laid out from the RKO. Lashley works over Rusev while he’s down now. The attack on Rusev continues as the heels and former Team Flair members gang up on him now. The music hits and out comes Ricochet to make the save for his former Team Hogan partner. Ricochet takes out Lashley and sends him to the floor. Ricochet and Orton go at it now. Ricochet blocks the RKO and sends Orton out of the ring. Lashley comes back to the apron but Ricochet kicks him to the floor, and accidentally sends him into Lana. They both go down. Ricochet’s music hits as he stands tall with Rusev in the ring. Lashley carries Lana up the ramp.

Ricochet vs. Drew McIntyre

Back from the break and we see three WWE Hall of Famers in the ring as “Real American” wraps up – Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart. The music interrupts and out comes Ricochet. Drew McIntyre is out next.

Ricochet nails a suicide dive and drops Drew at ringside as he makes his entrance. They come in as we get the bell. Ricochet with ore offense as leaps back out and takes Drew down on the floor again. Ricochet lands bad. They bring it back in but Drew catches Ricochet in mid-sringboard and drops him over the top rope. Ricochet falls to the floor and Drew follows, working him over. Drew launches Ricochet on the outside again. Drew with big chops to Ricochet as Flair looks on.

Drew brings it back in and focuses on Ricochet’s hurt ribs as the referee warns him. Hogan cheers Ricochet on as Drew keeps him down. Drew launches Ricochet across the ring once again. Ricochet tries to turn it around but Drew levels Ricochet and drops a Hogan-like leg drop. Drew and The Hulkster end up having words at ringside. Fans chant for Hogan. Drew comes back in and ties Ricochet up in an abdominal stretch. Drew with a big hip toss to keep control.

Drew continues to manhandle Ricochet and keep him grounded. Ricochet finally counters but springboards into Drew’s arms. He slides out but Drew nails a big back body drop. Drew dominates some more and taunts Hogan, laughing. Drew tosses Ricochet out to the floor and follows. Drew with big chops against the barrier. Ricochet fights back but Drew rocks him with a forearm. Drew lifts Ricochet high in the air and drops him over the top of the barrier. Hart tries to get Hogan to back off. Drew brings it back in the ring but runs into boots in the corner. Hogan tries to rally for Ricochet now.

Ricochet with shots into the corner as Hogan cheers him on. Drew rock Ricochet in mid-move for another 2 count. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and Drew continue to beat Ricochet as Flair looks on smiling. Ricochet with a close 2 count out of nowhere. Drew turns it back around and goes to launch Ricochet but it’s blocked and Drew is sent face-first into the turnbuckles. Ricochet fights back and they tangle. Ricochet and Drew get up at the same time. Ricochet with a jawbreaker and a big kick, then a dropkick. More back and forth now. Ricochet with a big springboard moonsault for a close 2 count as Flair and Hogan look on.

Ricochet slides out of a finisher. More back and forth now. Drew with a big jumping elbow. Drew catapults Ricochet face-first into the mat but Ricochet still kicks out at 2. More back and forth between the two. Drew levels Ricochet with a big clothesline but somehow he kicks out. Drew ends upside down in the corner but he pulls himself up and launches Ricochet to the mat from the top. Drew charges with a Claymore Kick but Ricochet dropkicks him to the mat. Ricochet climbs to the top but is forced to land on his feet and roll through. Randy Orton suddenly hits the ring out of nowhere and the Team Flair Captain drops Ricochet with a huge RKO outta nowhere.

Winner by DQ: Ricochet

After the match, some fans boo but most chant for Orton. Orton is hyped up now as he greets Drew and they shake hands. Flair joins them as they toss Ricochet out of the ring, and taunt Hogan. Orton’s music hits again as Flair raises the arms of Orton and Drew. We go to replays one more time.

The announcers talk about WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, and hype Team Flair vs. Team Hogan at WWE Crown Jewel. The Nature Boy takes the mic and tries to get some sports-related heel heat from the local crowd but he does a “Wooo!” and they pop. Flair talks about the big ten-man match at Crown Jewel now and says we’re taking the show t Saudi. Flair goes on and introduces the final member of his team. The music hits and out comes Drew McIntyre making his return for a pop.

Drew hits the ring and says he has plenty to say and he will when the time is right. But first, Flair asked for a favor and it’s been granted. Drew calls Flair “sir” and tell him to take a seat and watch along with everyone else, as this will get uncomfortable. Drew says he’s going to show us a preview of what he plans on doing to Team Hogan at Crown Jewel.

Drew McIntyre vs. Ricochet

Drew McIntyre stands tall in the ring as the music hits and out comes Ricochet. Ricochet makes his entrance and poses as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and the bell rings. Drew ends up man-handling Ricochet some in the corner as Ric Flair looks on from a seat. Drew sends Ricochet into the barrier and follows. Drew brings it back in and Ricochet is down as the referee counts. Drew unloads on Ricochet in the corner now. Drew knocks Ricochet back down and talks trash. Ricochet gets up and fights back with strikes but a big forearm levels him.

Drew catches Ricochet with a big shot and keeps him down. More offense from Drew now. Drew keeps Ricochet grounded in the middle of the ring now. Drew goes on and plants Ricochet in the middle of the ring for a 2 count. Drew keeps control and takes Ricochet back to the corner. Drew continues to dominate until Ricochet looks to mount offense now. Drew catches him in mid-move but Ricochet slides out. Ricochet fights back but Drew rocks him with a big elbow, sending him out to the floor. Drew follows but Ricochet ends up connecting with a dropkick. Ricochet runs back into the ring and remains in control as we go back to commercial with Drew down on the outside.

Back from the break and we see how McIntyre used power moves to turn it around during the break. Ricochet tries to rally and counter out of the corner now with chops as Flair watches. Drew turns Ricochet inside out and he falls on his neck for another close 2 count. More back and forth for a few minutes now. Ricochet turns it around and hits a big enziguri. Ricochet plays to the crowd for a pop.

Ricochet springboards in and rocks Drew with a flying clothesline. Ricochet keeps the momentum up and hits the standing Shooting Star Press but Drew actually kicks out at 1. Ricochet with more high-impact offense for another close 2 count. Ricochet goes to the top but it’s interrupted. They tangle and Drew knocks Ricochet out of mid-air. Drew launches Ricochet into the corner with a huge Buckle Bomb. Drew immediately follows up with a big powerbomb but somehow Ricochet kicks out at 2. Drew can’t believe it.

Drew looks over at Flair and turns his attention back to Ricochet. Ricochet counters the Future Shock DDT. Ricochet and McIntyre tangle but Ricochet drops him with a big enziguri. Ricochet tries to scoop Drew on his shoulders but he can’t get it up. Ricochet with a superkick to the face. Ricochet tries to scoop Drew again and this time he does it, dropping him with the DVD. Ricochet goes to the top and nails a Shooting Star Press but Drew kicks out right before the 3 count. Ricochet can’t believe it and Flair is thrilled.

Ricochet goes back to the top but is forced to roll through. Ricochet goes for the Recoil but Drew blocks it and launches Ricochet out of the ring, and he lands bad on the floor. We hear Flair “Wooo!” at ringside. Drew launches Ricochet into the ring post and fans boo as he waits for him to get up in the corner. Ricochet gets to his feet, dazed in the corner, and Drew immediately hits him with the Claymore Kick for the pin to win.

Winner: Drew McIntyre

After the match, Drew stands tall as his music hits and we go to replays. Flair stands tall at ringside. The music stops as Drew attacks Ricochet and destroys him in the ring. Drew with a Future Shock DDT as Flair watches. Drew drags Ricochet out of the ring by his legs, and catapults Ricochet face-first into the steel ring steps. Ricochet smacks hard and fans boo Drew. Drew returns to the ring and Flair joins him. Flair raises Drew’s arm in the air as we get another replay. Referees check on

King of the Ring First Round Match: Ricochet vs. Drew McIntyre

We go to the ring and out first comes Ricochet for this King of the Ring first round match. Mike Rome does the introductions. Drew McIIntyre is out next. Drew stops on the stage to check out the crown and scepter. He raises it in the air while standing on the throne. We saw sidebar videos from both competitors as they made their entrances.

Drew overpowers Ricochet and drops him to start. Drew keeps control and launches Ricochet back into the corner. Ricochet keeps coming but Drew dominates him with power moves and big chops. Ricochet sends Drew over the top rope to the floor. Ricochet lands on his feet after a moonsault attempt to the floor. Drew catches Ricochet in mid-move and slams him on top of the barrier. Drew holds Ricochet and climbs to the top of the steel steps. Drew drops off the steps and slams Ricochet ribs-first into the apron. We go to commercial with Drew standing tall on the outside.

Back from the break and Drew remains in control in the middle of the ring. Ricochet finally drops Drew with an enziguri. Ricochet sends Drew face-first into the corner, then kicks him in the face. Ricochet flies in with a missile dropkick. Drew rolls to the outside. Ricochet runs the ropes and flies out, taking Drew back down on the floor. Ricochet brings it back in but Drew overpowers and prevents a move. Ricochet goes for the inverted hurricanrana but it’s blocked. Drew turns that into a face-first slam into the mat. Ricochet kicks out at 2. Drew picks Ricochet up and slaps him back down. Drew presses Ricochet high in the air but he slides out. Ricochet catches Drew in the corner but it’s blocked.

More back and forth now. Ricochet with a big kick and another flying attack. Ricochet with a standing Shooting Star Press for a close 2 count. Drew ends up rocking Ricochet with a huge right hand to knock him back to the floor. Ricochet avoids being sent into the steel steps. He jumps off the steps and takes Drew back down on the floor. Ricochet charges on the outside but Drew hits a huge Glasgow Kiss headbutt in mid-air. Drew brings Ricochet back into the as fans boo and cheer.

Ricochet gets up and Drew goes for the Claymore Kick but Ricochet meets him in mid-air with a big kick. Ricochet with more kicks until Drew levels him with a huge clothesline. Drew with a sitdown powerbomb for another close 2 count. Drew shows some frustration now. Drew takes Ricochet up on his shoulders but he can’t put him away. More back and forth now. Ricochet with a big Recoil. Ricochet goes to the top as fans pop. He nails the 630 and covers for the pin to advance in the tournament.

Winner: Ricochet

After the match, Ricochet celebrates his spot in the second round as the music hits. Ricochet vs. Samoa Joe is confirmed for the quarter-finals next week. We see the updated KOTR brackets. We see Drew sitting up against the barrier as we go to replays. Drew backs up the ramp and looks back at the ring from the stage. Ricochet continues his celebration as fans cheer him on.