Paul Heyman, Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso are responsible for opening the show.
Heyman claims that The Bloodline gave John Cena one of the biggest hits of his career and that they also sent AJ Styles to the hospital. They claim that Cena is not in the arena because he is afraid of The Bloodline, and Jimmy taunts Styles, which angers Karl Anderson, who attacks Solo Sikoa from behind and says that he wants a match with Jimmy, starting the match . Between both.
Jimmy Uso defeats Karl Anderson.
It’s time for a new edition of Grayson Waller Effect with Bobby Lashley as a special guest. Waller says it’s an honor that Lashley agreed to come on the show after the week he had after losing to Street Profits last week. Lashley says that it’s true that he made a mistake and Waller suggests that he join him and Austin Theory, an offer that Bobby rejects because he says he already knows what Theory is like. Street Profits appear and Lashley tells him he doesn’t want any excuses and that they have to prove they’ve changed and leaves the ring. Cameron Grimes poses the theory.
Austin Theory defeated Cameron Grimes.
Rey Mysterio retains the US Championship against Santos Escobar. After the fight, Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford attack Rey, Santos and the rest of the LWO as they come out to help them, leading to Lashley rejoining them.
Charlotte Flair defeats Bayley, after the match Bayley Damage CTRL tries to attack Charlotte, but Asuka comes out to prevent this, so a match between Asuka, Charlotte and Iyo Sky for the WWE Women’s Championship is arranged for Fastlane 2023.
John Cena enters the ring and explains that he said he was coming to compete last week and that despite the attack, The Bloodline gave him what he wanted, a match with Fastlane.
He states that although he has no partner, he can either break the contract or fight at a disadvantage and that he chooses to fight. Jimmy and Heyman show up alone and Jimmy claims they will beat him up so he won’t let him into Fastlane. Cena attacks Jimmy and although he manages to hit Solo, The Bloodline once again has the numerical advantage to attack John. However, LA Knight appears to prevent greater evils and save Cena. Knight then signs a contract to become Cena’s partner at Fastlane.