Overview

• Paul Heyman opened SmackDown by invoking conspiracy theories and rumors about Brock Lesnar.
• Heyman said Lesnar was not present and highlighted Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker at ringside.
• Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, billed as The Vision, moved on Rhodes after his confrontation with Heyman.
• Cody Rhodes struck first despite the two-on-one disadvantage before Randy Orton hit the ring to help clear The Vision.
• The segment teased a potential Rhodes–Lesnar program without confirmation as Rhodes heads to an Oct. 11 title bout in Australia.