Let's take the time to focus back on The Resistance, specifically Hunter's tricky position in this new Rebellion Era. He was married into the Authority and built it to be what was supposed to be an impenetrable fortress to hold the WWHC. While he was looking to the sky, he forgot to look at the ground, distracted by Seth's title reign, not realising termites were eating away at his stone foundations. With a tap on the right spot by Kevin Owens, the castle came crashing down beyond repair.
Among the wreckage Barrett cashes in his status and claims the ruined Kingdom while making a business agreement with Owens. The Leigon may be living in tents and not in luxury but at least they have walls to protect them.
The Authority has to swallow their pride and beg on their hands and knees to Roman and Dean to ally with them. They realise how impoverished the world is outside their kingdom and get a bitter taste of reality.
The scramble for allies begins. There are a few no-brainers - Cena, Neville, Ryback and the Dudleyz but other than that, minds are not easily swayed in their favour and they no longer have anything to bribe people with. Even worse is when Cesaro creates his own faction and it seems like people are stampeding over each other to be part of his "cool" alliance. Cesaro, though? The Authority thought he wasn't even a likeable figure. It's a stark reality how out of touch they've been for years.
What can Hunter do? He has to protect Steph and Kane, literally the only two people left in his life he can trust. He needs to put food on the table for his family and today he barely has $40 to his name.
Hunter comes up with a plan to ambush the Wyatt's with Kane, Roman and Dean (who also have personal scores to settle with them) to interrogate Bray about how he summoned the Undertaker for WM31. After a few failed attempts they manage to catch Bray and secure the method to have an audience with the Dead Man.
They successfully complete the summoning and an extremely tense meeting ensues. Hunter sits across from The Undertaker in the middle of the ring. Steph, Roman and Dean stand in the corner, watching on silently. Kane on guard stands at the end of the ramp.
Hunter begins to speak with a lot of uncertainty in his voice, the strong, confident Chief of Operations no longer exists. "Spit it out," The Undertaker growls. Hunter presents his case. They need The Undertaker, once they get back their kingdom, he can have whatever he wants.
"What if.. you could give me what I want right now?"
Hunter looks surprised, "Whatever it is you want, I'll–"
"Your soul." Silence. "I will own you."
When Steph realises Hunter is actually considering it she breaks from formation, "No! You're not leaving me, we can find a better way."
Triple H holds up his hand, "Undertaker. When we win, you let me go. But you will do absolutely everything in your power to help us win."
The Undertaker doesn't blink for a long moment. "Fine."
It's a risk. The Undertaker could be lying but what can a ruined former King do to save his family in comparison to an undead, magic-wielding wizard? Hunter stands and puts his hands on Steph's shoulders, "Do you trust me?"
"Not on this," she shakes her head in denial, distraught, "Who cares about the Authority? It's nothing without you."
"We need to do this for your father, Steph," Hunter insists, "And I will give you no less than a King."
Stephanie cries, giving in as Hunter bends down to press a tender kiss to her lips. The last for a while.
Hunter gives a wordless look to Dean and Roman. 'I'm trusting you,' his eyes say. The Game turns to The Undertaker and shakes his hand, "Deal. Until we own everything again, I'm yours."
A crazed laugh gurgles from The Undertaker's throat as he holds his hands up. Lights in the stadium cutting out. A huge lightening bolt strikes the center of the ring before pyro blasts out from the turnbuckles. The lights slowly return, however dimmed, and Hunter is standing in the ring with only The Undertaker, head lolling as he weakly sways from side to side. As The Undertaker moves his arms, so does Hunter, like a puppet.
"NO," Steph screams from ringside, "DON'T YOU DARE HURT HIM." Dean and Roman having to hold her back while staring up to the ring with feared expressions.
Hunter is released back to his wife, where the brawny man rolls out of the ring and collapses into her arms.
The Dead Man rolls out on the other side, slowly walking towards the ramp. "Hello brother," he says to the Demon (who frankly looks spooked), an amused grin tugging at the corner of his mouth.
The episode ends with a shot of Steph crying with Hunter in her arms, Dean and Roman standing protectively over them, breathing heavily and staring out as The Undertaker makes his exit.