Berto takes early control of the match by shoving Knight off the turnbuckle and landing a dropkick for a nearfall, following up with right hands and targeting Knight’s head and neck. Fueled by the crowd, Knight fights back to his feet and sends Berto over the top rope to the outside. Knight slams Berto’s head onto the announce table before bringing him back inside for a two count. Berto attempts to regain control with an O’Connor roll and a quick follow-up attempt, but can only secure nearfalls. When Berto attempts a moonsault from the top rope, Knight counters with a body slam, though Berto avoids Knight’s subsequent elbow drop.
Berto quickly capitalizes, cornering Knight and positioning him on the turnbuckle for a superplex. Knight fights off the attempt, knocking Berto to the mat, and delivers an elbow drop from the top rope. As Berto rises, Knight executes the BFT to secure the pinfall victory and retain the United States Championship.
As Knight celebrates his victory while the match highlights play, he is suddenly blindsided by a returning Shinsuke Nakamura. The broadcast comes to a close with the champion laid out in the ring as Nakamura makes his exit.
Winner via pinfall and still United States Champion: LA Knight