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Taking on Humberto Carillo of Los Garza, Royce got a chance to show off the mix of athleticism, mobility, and strength which makes him such a coveted prospect. The match featured Beto trying to outwit Royce using his speed and finesse. While he would sometimes catch Royce off guard, he’d eventually get slammed by a variety of creative moves. 

Paul: “You had 3 weeks—3 whole WEEKS—since the offer was extended to challenge Brock Lesnar, yet you were busy spending your precious time beating up Kit Wilson and 5-year has-been Johnny Gargano? You, you you you call yourself the RULER? But it took you all this time to muster up some courage… just to catch my client when he was distracted by that weasel Seth Rollins. Someone else could have taken that WrestleMania open challenge in those 3 weeks...

But then we wouldn’t get him at his full potential. To win championships, Ciampa must tap back into the Psycho Killer. For a guy whose latest theme song echoes the words “My shadow knows my story”, this is a welcome return to roots.