Mick Foley is already in the ring with a completely crazy haircut and a goatee. Foley welcomes us to the show and says it’s a New Year. It’s a new year and he had a few resolutions. One of them was to show off a bold new look on live television. He also made the important resolution to write the name of the city he’s in on his hand so he never forgets. Foley says he’s doing that right here in Jackson… he looks at his hands and confirms he’s in Tampa to a big reception. Foley also wanted to ensure Kevin Owens would defend his WWE Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble on his own against Roman Reigns by having his best friend, Chris Jericho, suspended above the ring in a shark cage. The shark cage is seen at the top of the ramp.
Kevin Owens’ music hits, and he makes his way to the ring with Chris Jericho. Jericho is wearing a neck tie with no shirt. Owens asks if Foley thinks he’s funny. Does he think it’s funny to take his best friend, stick him in a shark cage, and hang him 100 feet above the ground? Jericho says he’ll look like a “sexy piñata.” Jericho says Foley’s constant abuse of power is funny. It’s worse than his fancy pants haircut. Owens says he looks ridiculous. Exhibit A of abuse of power is him giving Roman Reigns another match for his title at the Royal Rumble PPV when he’s already beaten him. Jericho gives Exhibit B by saying Seth Rollins gave him a Pedigree in the parking lot on top of the car like a barbarian. The crowd roars in approval, and Jericho calls them barbarians. Jericho says Rollins was rewarded. Jericho, being the genius he is, pulled off the greatest move in WWE history to help his best friend retain his title. Instead of being rewarded, he’s being put in a cage. Foley wants to put him in the “Cage of Jericho” and “lock him in, mannnn.” Owens says it’s obvious that Foley has a personal issue with them. It’s a new year, and they won’t stand for it anymore.
Foley says he’s right. He’s made mistakes and it’s time to wipe the slate clear. We’ve heard a lot about “The Kevin Owens Show,” but we don’t know what kind of talk host he’ll be. The first ever “Kevin Owens Show” will happen tonight with his first official guest: Goldberg! The crowd roars and starts up a “Goldberg” chant. Owens says it’s weird that it’s his talk show, but he can’t pick his own guests. They have a lot of questions for him, like where he’s been for ten years. As for Foley, what makes him think he’s allowed to abuse his power?
Stephanie McMahon’s music hits, and the commissioner of Monday Night RAW makes her way to the ring. McMahon says Foley is not abusing his power. He had every right to put Owens in that match at Royal Rumble, as well as putting Jericho in the shark cage. She only wishes he consulted her for that move. Foley says he wishes he was consulted before Sami Zayn was put in a Last Man Standing Match against Braun Strowman. Owens says he doesn’t care who consulted who. They’re national treasures! McMahon says that’s a bold statement. Usually they are on the same page. That’s why she knows he’ll support the match she’s about to make. Roman Reigns will defend the WWE United States Championship against Chris Jericho. To ensure that there’s a decisive winner, should Reigns be disqualified or counted out, he will lose the United States Championship. There must be a winner. Jericho looks pleased. Jericho says Rollins has been on his case for months. Owens says Rollins should be banned from ringside. Foley says Jericho should be banned from ringside. Foley actually meant Owens, which is quickly called out. Foley quickly covers. McMahon says she’s sick of everyone right now. For the first time in history, Smackdown Live defeated Monday Night RAW in the ratings. She’s tired of hearing that Smackdown Live is the land of opportunity. This place is the land of opportunity. Kevin Owens will face Seth Rollins tonight. The loser will be banned from ringside for the United States Championship match. McMahon orders Jericho to go to the locker room to get ready. As for Foley, he needs to get his act together because they’ve got a ratings war to win. She then tells Owens his match is next.
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