The powerhouse Bobby Lashley takes on Kevin Owens, two nights after he and John Cena defeated KO and Elias at WWE Super Show-Down.

Over the last few weeks, the motor-mouthed Lio Rush has been relentless with his trash-talk while hyping up his stoic client, Bobby Lashley. But in Chicago, The 23-Year-Old Piece of Gold was decidedly haughtier while talking up the former ECW Champion, not to mention overtly demeaning of his opponent, Kevin Owens, in a way he had not been previously.

Rush certainly did his job. Not only was Lashley energized by the Cruiserweight’s coaching from the apron, but he was decidedly more aggressive, forcing the former Universal Champion Owens to fight from underneath. KO rallied to climb the turnbuckle, only to get caught in the Tree of Woe after Rush got in his face and distracted him. Lashley unloaded on KO’s knee, pinned Owens with a slam, then doubled back after the bell to ruthlessly torque both of Owens’ knees against the ringpost. Good thing Kevin Owens has carte blanche. If he’s going to get past this new-attitude Bobby Lashley, he’s going to need it.