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* SmackDown kicks off with an in-ring promo from Seth Rollins. Rollins says on Sunday he won’t need J&J security nor Kane as a gatekeeper. Kane interrupts. The two exchange words. Rollins brings up the fact that Kane lost to Cena on Monday’s RAW. Kane then suggested that since he laid down for Seth, it’s time for Seth to return the favor. This leads to a match between the two.

* Seth Rollins vs. Kane in a non-title match ended in a no-contest. Kane tries to get Rollins to lay down for him but then reveals that he was just messing around with him. Kane then announces Dean Ambrose vs. Rollins will take place instead. As Ambrose makes his way down the ramp, Luke Harper comes out and the two brawl. Ambrose loses the upper hand until Roman Reigns makes the save.

* Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins & Luke Harper is announced for later tonight.

* Ryback vs. Rusev was hyped for tonight.

* Neville & Dolph Ziggler defeated Bad News Barrett & Sheamus. Prior to the match, Sheamus cuts a promo on Neville and Ziggler’s size.

* Bray Wyatt promo is shown.

* Naomi defeated Natalya via the Rearview.

* The Prime Time Players cut a promo on Cesaro and Kidd.

* Ryback defeated Rusev by DQ. Rusev was disqualified for using a chain. After the match, Rusev used the chain to apply The Accolade on Ryback.

* Backstage segment with J&J Security, Luke Harper and Seth Rollins. Harper ends up warning Rollins to not get in his way.

* Kofi Kingston (w/Big E, Xavier Woods) defeated Cesaro (w/Tyson Kidd). Before the match, New Day cuts a promo.

* Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose defeated Seth Rollins and Luke Harper. Reigns speared Rollins and pinned him to win the match. This concluded tonight’s taping.

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