We see AJ Styles warming-up backstage for his US Championship match. Shinsuke Nakamura is out for his match to a great reception from the Philly crowd.
We are in the presence of an ARTIST as @ShinsukeN makes his way to the ring at #WWEBattleground RIGHT NOW only on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/W1EpkGS9ch
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) July 24, 2017
Shinsuke Nakamura Vs. Baron Corbin
Nakamura with shots early to Corbin. Corbin with knees to Nakamura in the corner. Nakamura with quick leg kicks and elbows. Corbin with stops to Nakamura when he returns to the ring. Corbin with more knees, but Nakamura counters a scoop slam attempt into a triangle choke. Corbin breaks free and levels Nakamura with a big boot.
On the outside, Corbin drives Nakamura back first into the ring barricade. Back inside, Corbin with a bear hug on Nakamura, then drives Nakamura into the corner while keeping it locked in. Nakamura catches Corbin with a spinning kick to the head. Nakamura with kicks to the chest of Corbin. Nakamura with a right kick and dropkick off the ropes. Nakamura has Corbin propped up in the corner and lands two big high knees.
THIS is more like it…@ShinsukeN‘s educated feet are doing some DAMAGE! #WWEBattleground pic.twitter.com/gnaZ1mejzD
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 24, 2017
Corbin with his slide out/slide back in clothesline on Nakamura. Nakamura is throwing huge knees at Corbin. Nakamura plants Corbin face first on the mat and backs up in the corner. Corbin with Deep Six on Nakamura for a two count. Nakamura and Corbin exchange shots. Nakamura catches Corbin with a spin kick off the ropes.
Nakamura drops a leg over the back of Corbin’s neck and tries to fire up the crowd in Philly. Corbin stays down as Nakamura fires up in the corner. Nakamura goes to pick up Corbin. Corbin with a behind low blow kick. The referee calls for the bell.
Winner Via Disqualification: Shinsuke Nakamura
After the match we see replays of the finish and Corbin is laughing as he lays on the mat. Corbin rolls out of the ring and grabs his briefcase before leaving smug. Corbin returns to the ring as Nakamura gets to his feet and hits him with the briefcase before hitting The End of Days.
