By Daniel Mfoniso
WWE Red Brand edition was live from Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan. As the legendary killer was confirmed to returned at Survivor Series for WarGames to even the number game of Cody’s team against the Judgment Day, while Tegan Nox with Natalya became the number one contender for the women’s tag team champion.
With momentum to the WarGame at Survivor series still building, Drew McIntyre opened the show with an explanation on why he cost Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles. McIntyre will join forces with The Judgment Day for the WarGames Match.
Their Survivor Series opponents were given till later in the night to find their fifth member, which Cody later informed his team mates and the wwe universe that the apex predator will return to join them to even the number.
NIA JAX vs. RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ.
Nia and Raquel match up for the first encounter of the night. As soon as the bell rang, Rodriguez boots Jax in the gut as she tumbled into the corner to get her upper hand at the early stage of the contest.
Though Raquel was Battling through a back injury in the final moments of a highly-personal clash of titans, she picked up Nia Jax from the ropes and attempted to carry her out of the corner. Before she could, her back and legs gave out, and she collapsed on the floor. The Irresistible Force (Jax) took an advantage and crashed down on her before hitting her opponent with the Annihilator off the ropes for the victory.
WINNER; NIA JAX.
BECKY LYNCH vs. XI LI.
NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria was watching from the stands, as Li controlled much of the match after sending Lynch flying off the apron with a high kick.
However, Becky landed a suplex for a pin but li Kicked out then avoided the Manhandle Slam and landed a head kick to get breather. But Lynch managed to drop Li with the Manhandle Slam for the win after series of count out attempt form both ladies.
After the match, Damage CTRL made their way through the crowd. Before they could attack, Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, and Shotzi appeared to made the save before the Security broke up the brawl.
WINNER; BECKY LYNCH.
LUDWIG KAISER vs. JOHNNY GARGANO.
Kaiser is in controlled the early stage by tossing Gargano around the ring, and landed several strikes. Gargano surprised Kaiser with a rana, followed by a dropkick.
After an even contest, it was a distraction from Vinci on Kaiser that pave a way for Johnny to capitalized to gain the victory.
WINNER; JOHNNY GARGANO.
WWE WOMEN’S TAG TEAM NUMBER ONE CONTENDER’S MATCH;
INDI HARTWELL / CANDICE LERAE vs. KATANA CHANCE/ KAYDEN CARTER vs. TEGAN NOX / NATALYA vs. MAXXINE DUPRI / IVY NILE.
In a fatal 4-way match to determine the one contender for the women’s tag team champion all the women involved put up an above average performance to see their team through.
Moreover, the Final moments of a high-stakes Fatal 4-Way Match, Maxxine Dupri secured a dominant advantage over Tegan Nox, then attempted a high crossbody, But Nox rolled through and picked up the quick pin to secure a future match against WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Piper Niven & Chelsea Green.
WINNER; TEGAN NOX / NATALYA.
SHINSUKE NAKAMURA vs. CHAD GABLE.
After a back-and-forth battle, Gable countered the Kinshasa with a deadlift German suplex, then followed with a half nelson suplex then went for a pin which Nakamura kicked out.
However, Gable tried a moonsault, but Nakamura got a boot up, but Gable reverses it into an ankle lock. After a series of reversals, Nakamura pins Gable with a roll up.
WINNER; SHINSKE NAKAMURA.
