The three matches produce winners, but the wider show feels like a final staging area for the event. Moxley’s win and the tag-team result are useful; the most important next step is letting the Rumble pay off the threats.
The card
New Catch Republic vs Jevon Evans & Swerve Strickland — Jevon Evans & Swerve Strickland won.
Sami Zayn vs Jon Moxley — Jon Moxley won.
Uncle Howdy vs Erick Rowan — Uncle Howdy won.
Around the show
Sol declares for the Rumble, the celebrity tag opponents brawl backstage and Aleister puts pressure on Uncle Howdy.
Full results and match details are available below.
Sami arrives with a win over MJF from RAW, then loses to Moxley. Momentum changes quickly across brands. Moxley’s victory is a reminder to follow the full sequence rather than stop at the most convenient result.