Rusev (with Aiden English) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura

Rusev had control early on, working over Nakamura’s arm. Nakamura tried to wear Rusev down with a headlock. They ended up in the ropes and Nakamura broke clean. Rusev went to hit him but Nakamura avoided him and danced around the ring, playing to the fans. Rusev left the ring, trying to slow down the pace.

There were back and forth “Nakamura/Rusev Day” chants. Rusev gained control, knocking Shinsuke off the apron to the floor. He drilled Nakamura into the guard rail on the floor, but only garnered a two count. Nakamura went for a heel hook but Rusev got to showcase his power by grabbing the Rumble winner and slamming him to the mat for a two count.

Rusev continued to methodically work over Nakamura. Nakamura made a comeback with several kicks and an enziguiri. He charged with a knee in the corner and followed up with a second, scoring a two count. Solid match thus far.

Nakamura cinched on a front facelock. Rusev kept trying to power out but was unable, dropping back down to one knee. He finally accomplished the escape, scoring with a fall away slam. Nakamura fired back with strikes but Rusev nailed him with a big kick to the head. Rusev went for the Machka Kick but Nakamura avoided. They fired back and forth with strikes, with Nakamura getting the better of the exchange.

Rusev went for the Accolade again but Nakamura slipped out underneath him and nailed a big kick to the back of the head. He nailed the Kinshasa and scored the pinfall.

Your winner, Shinsuke Nakamura!

AJ Styles was being interviewed by Renee Young when Shinsuke Nakamura showed up. Nakamura told him he hoped that AJ won tonight so he could beat AJ. An intense AJ cut him off and warned him that at Wrestlemania, Nakamura was who was going to get beat.