(SmackDown)

TLC was less than three weeks away, Cesaro and Liv are both laser focused on their respective title matches, putting the screwjobs from Backlash and used it as their fuel for their fire while also proving to the WWE executives that Superstars like them are meant to be champions.

As for Luke, he studied and watch every match and clip he can find showing Vince getting his ass whooped, and the top matches and segments he had found and kept rewatching were:

DX vs. The McMahons - SummerSlam 2006

Shawn Michaels vs. Mr. McMahon - WrestleMania 22

Bobby Lashley vs. Mr. McMahon - One Night Stand 2007

Dr. Steve Austin - Attitude Era

Shifting gears, he also had to focus on either a handicap or tag team match as he takes on against Vince's handpicked team, consisting of WWE's trash talkers The Miz and Grayson Waller. However, the Nomad's gut told him that it won't be a 2 on 1, knowing Vince's "creative" decisions.

As for his girlfriend, Liv also has to focus on her match tonight as she takes on The Miz's wife Maryse in one on one action. The Jersey native kept eyes on the back of her head for any signs of presence from her opponent, Becky.

Liv joined Luke in his locker room for a couples warm up and meditation to keep her mind clear and focus on the task at hand, which is her match with Maryse.

Luke: focus babe

Liv: yeah, that's the plan

Luke: we both know who Maryse married, an A-List asshole

Liv giggled and hugged her love.

Liv: now, you sit down and watch me beat Maryse

Luke: oh I'll be watching, but I may be distracted by...

The Nomad smirked and grabbed Liv's booty, making her gasp, blush and playfully slap his arm.

Liv: you're so naughty, babe!

Luke: hey, after that hot shower, you brought out a side of me

Liv smirked.

Liv: wait until we get home... daddy

Luke's eyes widened and blushed as he heard Liv call him that for the first time.

Luke: what did you call me?

Liv giggled as she stroked his cheek.

Liv: you heard me right... daddy

Luke knew he may have to get used to Liv calling him that.

Liv: now... watch me

Liv turned around, smacked her booty and skipped out of the locker room.

(In the ring)

Maryse's theme played and out came the Mrs. of Miz and Mrs. as her husband walked out with her to the stage. The It Couple shared a kiss before The Miz went backstage while Maryse walked down the ramp and got in the ring.

Then Liv's theme played and out came the number one contender for the SmackDown Women's title. The Jersey native got in the ring and did her signature pose on the ropes. Liv went to the corner and stared down at Maryse.

Liv Morgan vs. Maryse

The two women locked up and Maryse transitioned into a side headlock, however Liv pushed her to the ropes and takes down the Mrs. with a dropkick, Maryse rolled out of the ring to catch her breath before going back inside.

(Fast forward)

Maryse kicked Liv in the gut and looks to hit the French Kiss DDT, but Liv escaped out of it and nails Maryse with a DDT of her own only good for a two count.

Liv got Maryse up and threw her to the ropes and attempts for the ObLIVion, but Maryse hang on to the ropes and rolls up Liv for the pin with her feet on the ropes, but the referee saw the illegal tactic, much the chagrin of Maryse.

Maryse was arguing with the referee, but that provided a small window of opportunity for Liv as she ran towards Maryse for the ObLIVion and got the pinfall victory.

However, Liv's celebration as Becky ambushed her from behind and beat down her challenger. Maryse joined in as well for 2 on 1, but help came in the form of a familiar tune.

https://youtu.be/qz-4WboOAks

The fans cheered loud as they see the return of the Goddess herself Alexa Bliss, who went through a transformation of her character, combining her Goddess side and her Lilly side. However, her attire was the fan favorite regular blue, pink and black attire. She ran towards the ring and fazes Becky with a forearm shot before turning her attention to her enemy, Maryse.

The Goddess hybrid took down Maryse and connected mounted punches on her while Liv got back up and connected punches to Becky. Liv fazed Big Time Becks with an enziguri and then nailing the champion with ObLIVion while Alexa slapped Maryse and took her down with the snap DDT.

The fans were in awe and pumped as they saw Alexa and Liv sharing the ring as they stood tall in the ring. The Goddess gave her acknowledgement that Liv will be champion at TLC.

(In the back)

Luke clapped and was at awe of Alexa's surprise appearance, but was also proud of his girlfriend.

Luke: Liv and Alexa, a dream team for many

Then he heard skipping coming towards his direction and the door opened as Liv jumped into his arms.

Liv: did you watch me?

Luke: oh yeah, what a great match babe, and Alexa showed up

Liv: I was surprised too

Luke: now time for you to watch me

Liv: oh yeah, I'll pay close attention

Luke smirked and left the locker room for his handicap match.

(A few minutes later)

https://youtu.be/s_RbUDBHT0M

The arrogant A-Lister made his entrance while the crowd heavily booed him. The Miz removed his sunglasses and entrance coat and readied himself for action.

https://youtu.be/hQPSCfgNE0Y

The Miz's partner, the Arrogant Aussie Grayson Waller makes his way to the ring from the colorful brand of NXT 2.0 while he has hands full with LA Knight. Grayson flipped into the ring and did his lunges with The Miz impressed.

https://youtu.be/gpkBaMlu4yY

Then the Nomad made his entrance with his signature cold hearted serious look on his face. He stared down at the two men he had crossed paths before while he walked down the ramp and went into the ring.

Luke saw that the odds were stacked against him, but he showed no intimidation on his face, and also there was no sign of a tag team partner since the Nomad suggested he doesn't need one. The bell rang and Luke started things off with the 2.0 star, Grayson Waller. 

Luke Ardiente vs. The Miz and Grayson Waller

Waller got Luke in a waistlock, but the Nomad shook him off by throwing him to the corner. Grayson sidestepped making Luke hit the turnbuckles and then he was taken down with a jumping neckbreaker from Waller.

Waller tagged The Miz in the A-Lister went right to work on Luke with grounded left hand punches.

(Fast forward)

Luke got back into the fight and took down The Miz with a German suplex to create some separation for the mean time.

Luke crawled to the ropes to try and get back to his feet and stumbled to the turnbuckle corner, but Waller tagged in The Miz and the A-Lister ran to the ropes and took down Luke with his signature running clothesline to the corner.

As The Miz looks to finish off Luke and claim victory for him and Waller, a theme familiar to the A-Lister played and the look on his face says it all.

https://youtu.be/9aRlxHtB0pg

The SmackDown crowd were in for a treat as the entrance theme of WWE Champion Alex Auditore played. The Pharaoh slowly walked out to the stage and stared down at his new nemesis The Miz, after moving on and finished the last chapter with his old rival, Buddy Murphy.

Alex walked down the ramp while The Miz showed fear in his eyes.

Alex jawed at the A-Lister as he got on to the ring apron. The distraction proved to be effective as Luke got back up and took down Miz from behind.

Luke was surprised to see Alex in his corner; the handicap match has now turned into an even 2 on 2 tag team match.

(Fast forward)

Luke tagged Alex in and the the Viper's mentor took down Waller with Orton's two clotheslines followed by the scoop slam, The Miz ran in but he too was taken down by another scoop slam.

Alex got and hang Waller on the ropes and then nails the Arrogant Aussie with Orton's DDT.

The Pharaoh then measured Waller for the AKO, but from behind The Miz attempted to sneak up from behind, but Alex sensed it and looks to AKO his nemesis, but the A-Lister pushed him off and the two men stared down at each other.

With his back turned, Luke stood behind Miz and then got him up in his shoulders for the Super Polymerization, but the A-Lister got out and rolled out of the ring. Meanwhile, Waller was standing on the apron ready for his signature Rolling Stunner.

Luke turned around and signal Alex that Waller was ready, as Alex turned around the Arrogant Aussie rolled through the ropes, but the Pharaoh caught him with an AKO. Alex tagged in Luke and went to the ring apron while he stared down at The Miz. Alex got down and pursued Miz and the two brawled at ringside. Then Alex ducked a right hand and takes down his nemesis with an AKO.

In the ring, Luke got Waller up on his shoulders and takes him down with the Super Polymerization for the pinfall victory.

Alex got in the ring and raised his arms with the Nomad. As the two champions celebrated their win, Vince came out with Austin Theory and Omos by his sides since Laurinaitis, Prichard and Nick Khan are out due to injuries caused by Luke, Liv and Cesaro. 

Alex and Luke stared down at the Chairman with his new allies as the show went off the air.