We join Kayla Braxton backstage with Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Cesaro. Zayn says everyone thought it was a forefone conclusion that Braun Strowman would plough through the Artist Collective but that didn’t happen. And here he is, our Intercontinental Champion. And tonight people think it’s inevitable that Daniel Bryan will beat him but he guarantees he will walk out as Intercontinental Champion.
King Corbin makes his entrance but it’s unclear if Elias is here and able to compete. We see a replay of two weeks ago when Corbin ambushed Elias and knocked him off the a balcony onto concrete! Corbin says it felt good to knock Elias off that balcony, but it will feel even better to get his second WrestleMania victory in a row. So he brings the referee into the ring and tells her to announce him as the winner.
However a guitar strums and Elias comes down the ramp. Corbin leaves the ring and runs at Elias but he ducks the King and breaks the guitar over his back! Elias tosses Corbin into the steel steps, then the ring apron repeatedly. They get back into the ring and the referee starts the match.
King Corbin Vs. Elias
Elias runs across the ring and attcks Corbin in the corner as the bell rings. Irish whip and a back elbow earns Elias a one-count. Elias hits a neckbreaker for another one-count. Corbin creates an opening by tossing Elias over the ropes to the floor.
Elias gets back inside and he’s sent into the corner by Corbin for a one-count. Corbin stomps Elias down, then hits the out/in clothesline. Elias’ shoulder has tape on it and Corbin punches the injured shoulder repeatedly before instructing JBL and Michael Cole to tell everyone how great he is. Corbin again tosses Elias into the ring post for a two-count.
Corbin tries to toss Elias into the ring post again but this time Elias turns the tables and it’s the King who eats steel. Elias rips his shirt off and stomps Corbin down in the corner. Elias then hits Drift Away but Corbin kicks out! Elias heads to the top rope and jumps but nobody’s home, allowing Corbin to hit Deep Six for a near-fall.
Corbin attempts the out/in clothesline again but time Elias hits him with a leaping knee for a near-fall. Corbin attempts to roll-up Elias and put his feet on the ropes but gets caught. Elias then rolls-up Corbin as he’s arguing with the referee and holds the tights for the win!
