TLC was less than three weeks away and Vince had no more contingencies after witnessing Luke dispatching Omos last week.
As a cold opening for SmackDown, McMahon was in his office delivering a message to the crowd on the titantron.
Vince: ladies and gentlemen, for the events that occurred last week and with WWE Tables, Ladders & Chairs just less than three weeks away, I want this show to go on without a hitch, so for tonight Cesaro, Liv Morgan and Luke Ardiente are here by barred from the arena, and if they try to break in, I have sent security guards to watch every entrance of this building and deal with them
The crowd heavily booed at the news and chanted their demand of Cesaro, Liv and Luke to be in front of the crowd.
(Outside the arena)
Luke smirked and shook his head as he and Liv were watching the show live.
Liv: can you believe that, Lukey?
Luke: the old man thinks he's safe for barring us from the building. We're literally outside the building
Liv: have a plan?
Luke: yes, but that will commence on the final hour of the show, so for now and since we're parked in a dark area of the parking lot
The Nomad smirked as he put up the windows. Liv blushed heavily.
Liv: Lukey, not here
Luke: no, not that obviously. We will just kiss and make out
Liv: oooh, that I can do
The Jersey native went to Luke's lap and immediately kissed his lips, the Nomad instantly kissed his love back while his hands roamed all over her lovely body. Liv moaned and smirked as she went down to kiss his neck.
(Inside the arena)
The cameras showed that there were indeed security guards posted all over the entrances and exits. Meanwhile, there was a one on one match between Cesaro's former tag team partner Shinsuke Nakamura and the Universal Champion Roman Reigns.
The match was also a warning message for the Tribal Chief's TLC opponent. Nakamura managed to faze Reigns with a thrust kick and looks to finish it with the Kinshasa. But as the King of Strong Style launched for the knee strike, Reigns fired back with a Superman Punch.
Reigns decided to not go for the Spear, but instead went for his submission Guillotine Choke. Nakamura struggled, but had no choice but to tap out. The Head of the Table kept the hold on for a few more seconds before letting go. Then he shouted at the camera.
Roman: this will be you, Cesaro! Universal Champion or World Heavyweight Champion, it doesn't matter. You will acknowledge me!
The Usos joined their cousin in the ring as they all raised their respective titles.
(Fast forward)
Another match was also a message sender as SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch went against Tamina. Big Time Becks dominated most of the match while Tamina also managed to get some offense on.
However, towards the end of the match, Becky got Tamina in the Dis-Arm-Her as she shouted at the camera.
Becky: hey Liv, Liv are you watching this?! This will happen to you because you can't climb a ladder with a broken arm!
Becky pulled back on Tamina's arm more and Tamina was forced to tap out. The SmackDown Women's Champion kept the hold on and then letting go.
Becky smirked and raised her title, but decided to do something more. She went out of the ring and grabbed two steel chairs. Big Time Becks wrapped one of the chairs around Tamina's arm and then used the other chair to slam on her arm, injuring her arm.
Becky: see you at TLC, little girl!
The champion got out of the ring and walked up the ramp with a confident look on her face.
(Back outside the arena)
Liv showed no fear of Becky's message to her.
Liv: broken arm or not, I will climb that ladder to become the new champion
Luke: this is your moment, babe
Liv smiled and laid her head on his shoulder.
(Back inside the arena)
Pat McAfee and Michael Cole were showing the updated card for WWE TLC.
AJ Styles vs. Austin Theory - Singles match
RK-Bro (Randy Orton & Riddle) (c) vs. The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) - Tag team tables match for the Raw Tag Team Championship
Damian Priest (c) vs. Kevin Owens - Chairs match for the WWE United States Championship
Becky Lynch (c) vs. Liv Morgan - TLC match for the SmackDown Women's Championship
Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cesaro - TLC match for the WWE Universal Championship
Luke Ardiente (c) vs. Vince McMahon - TLC match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
There was no main event match for the evening, but a segment to hype up the main event between the boss and the independent contractor.
As the CEO's theme played, the ringside area, ramp and stage was adorned with tables, ladders and chairs. Vince then walked out to the ring with Laurinaitis, Prichard and Khan flanking him. Following them were their platoon of private security.
The boss and his executive cohorts got in the ring where a ladder was set in the center. McMahon got a mic as his theme stopped playing, but the crowd was booing.
Vince: the show went on quite well, there were no signs of Luke, Liv or Cesaro in the arena. So Luke, if you're watching, listen and listen well
Vince paused for a second and put his hand on the rung of the ladder.
Vince: Luke, I had enough of your nonsense and disrespect. You defying my authority and making appearances outside of the WWE for other companies. And I have added something for our match at WWE TLC.
Prichard gave McMahon a piece of paper. Then Vince read out of it.
Vince: if you lose your match against me, the last thing you will see is Vincent Kennedy McMahon on top of this ladder holding the Intercontinental Championship. At TLC Luke, if you lose the match...
Vince has set the stage for TLC, if Luke loses his match and his championship at the pay-per-view, he will lose his job and will be fired from the WWE.
(Back outside)
Luke was all serious as the cards were stacked as his TLC match has turned into a career threatening match.
Liv: I don't want to lose my Lukey
Luke: I won't be fired because the last image will be me on top of the ladder while Vince is looking up at the lights after getting put through a table
Liv: what about the plan?
Luke: oh yeah, Cesaro is in too. Ready to Riott?
Liv smiled.
Liv: I Liv to Riott
The couple got out of their car and met with Cesaro and armed themselves with steel pipes as they make their way to the entrance.
(Back inside)
Vince: see you at TLC, Ardiente
As Vince was about to leave, he saw on the titantron Luke, Liv and Cesaro coming towards the arena.
Luke: hey Vince, you think you can keep us out huh? Well nope!
The Nomad, Jersey native and the Swiss Cyborg approached the entrance and were stopped by the guards, but the three took them out with the pipes. Luke grabbed one of them and flattened the guard with a spinebuster through the table.
Vince: security, we have a breach! Send the guards and stop them now!
The crowd cheered and watched the titantron as the three rebels fought through the security guards Cesaro and Luke took them down with clotheslines and kicks while Liv threw the guards to the production crates.
The cameras showcased the carnage caused by the three friends.
As the three continued their way to the ring, they were stopped by three more guards, but Luke, Liv and Cesaro easily fought them off with Luke sending one of the guards to through the wall. With the path cleared, the three made their way to the ring.
The crowd cheered loud as the Nomad's theme played.
Luke followed by Liv and Cesaro walked out to the stage staring daggers at the executives. The Nomad nodded at Liv and Cesaro and three walked down the ramp. Vince ordered his security to stop them and the platoon walked up, but they were taken down by kicks, uppercuts and lariats from the three.
Cesaro threw two more guards to the barricade while Luke took down one with a powerbomb to the ring post and Liv taking another one down with step up kick.
Liv threw another guard to the steel steps while Cesaro took down one with the Neutralizer and Luke taking down another guard with the Super Polymerization.
The three stared down at the executives inside the ring and then got in. There were three more guard blocking the way and Vince sent them, but was taken down with a spinebuster from Luke, a pop up European uppercut from Cesaro and the Jersey Codebreaker from Liv, leaving an open space between the three and the executives.
Laurinaitis and Khan got Vince out of the ring while Liv kicked Prichard down low while Cesaro and Luke got Khan and Laurinaitis and took them down with Cesaro connecting an uppercut to Khan and Luke taking down Laurinaitis with a spinebuster.
Vince could only watch as Liv grabbed Prichard by the collar.
Liv: this is for never giving me chances!
She proceeded to take down and nailed Prichard with the ObLIVion. Then Cesaro proceeded to flatten Nick Khan with the Neutralizer.
Luke smirked as he got Laurinaitis by the collar and necktie and got him up in the fireman carry's position while Vince shouted.
Vince: no! Put him down! Put him down now!
Liv smirked as she grabbed the mic.
Liv: you heard the boss, babe. Put him down
Luke smirked and puts down with the Super Polymerization, making and leaving Vince pissed off and frustrated.
Luke's theme played as he, Liv and Cesaro raised their arms while the Nomad put his foot on Laurinaitis' chest as the show ended.