Seth Rollins has a very busy night on SmackDown first, coming out to confront Dean Ambrose (who is in the process of revealing the stipulation for their upcoming match at SummerSlam). Having finished rambling off a list of stipulations that he would consider Dean finally says “because if you try to run, you’ll run into a wall of bodies.” He tells Seth they made a lot of enemies together and those same people will ensure no one gets out. An unfazed Seth replies that it doesn’t matter what happens at SummerSlam because he still has this (holding up the briefcase) and having the briefcase means he is the future of the company. Seth also adds that he has been granted the power by the authority to pick Dean Ambrose’s opponent tonight. He says “a man so cold, so ruthless that he had the power to do this..” A video plays of Randy Orton decimating Roman Reigns on Raw.

Later on backstage, Dolph Ziggler and assorted roster members are watching the video of Seth’s briefcase being decimated, when a not impressed Seth appears to stare down Dolph. The two exchange some heated looks as Dolph insults Seth’s hair and his “superhero” gear. Seth tells Dolph that he’s sure the authority wouldn’t mind him picking his own match for the night. Dolph asks him if that’s a challenge and Seth replies back “you bet your ass that is.”

Seth Rollins vs. Dolph Ziggler
As in previous contests between the two this match is a back and forth battle of willpower. Seth takes control in the early going tossing Ziggler around the ring and attempting to wear him down. Suplexes are exchanged and Seth keeps control with a grounded headlock. Dolph attempts to crawl to his feet as Seth happily stands proud of his work. Dolph does manage to mount some offense with an impressive drop-kick but he’s shut down after with a stiff boot the head from Seth. Various high flying moves go back and forth but ultimately it’s Seth gaining the clean victory with his curb-stomp.

Sending a Message to Ambrose
Seth re-appears during Dean Ambrose’s match in the main event, yanking him out of the ring just as he is about to get the win. He beats on Ambrose and causes a DQ. Following the exchange of blows and an RKO from Randy Orton Ambrose lays motionless in the ring. Seth adds a good stomp on his chest for extra measure and leaves the ring to grab a soda from a ringside fan. He goes back into the ring yelling at Ambrose “you this is funny? You think this is a game?!” He pours the soda all over Dean’s face then hoists him up for a final blow – his dangerous curb stomp.