Overview
- McIntyre defeated Rhodes 2–1 in the rare Three Stages of Hell format, taking the first fall after a low blow and Claymore, with Rhodes leveling it via a Falls Count Anywhere Cross Rhodes through the announce table.
- The decisive steel-cage fall turned when Jacob Fatu returned, attacked both men, and his run-in opened a lane for McIntyre to escape through the door to win.
- SmackDown’s special three-hour broadcast was held at Berlin’s Uber Arena and aired in the United States in its regular Friday night slot.
- General manager Nick Aldis announced a No. 1 contender mini-tournament beginning next week, with four qualifiers feeding a Fatal Four-Way at Saturday Night’s Main Event to determine the Royal Rumble challenger; slated qualifiers include Randy Orton vs. The Miz, Matt Cardona vs. Trick Williams, Damian Priest vs. Solo Sikoa, and Sami Zayn vs. Ilja Dragunov.
- Elsewhere on the card, Trick Williams beat Rey Fenix, Giulia retained the Women’s U.S. title over Alexa Bliss, the MFTs topped the Wyatt Sicks, Jordynne Grace defeated Alba Fyre, and Carmelo Hayes kept the U.S. title against Shinsuke Nakamura.