[intro music playing]
-[glass shattering] -[The Rock] If you smell…
[bell tolling]
-[Triple H] The king of kings… -[Cena] You can't see me…
[crowd cheering]
[upbeat music playing]
One week from Saturday is the Elimination Chamber.
But tonight, the road to WrestleMania,
takes us through the hometown of The All Mighty Denver, Colorado.
A very special RAW.
Our first hour on Syfy commercial-free.
That's right. We can't come to Denver
without hearing from Bobby Lashley, the All Mighty
A week removed from his amazing Royal Rumble performance,
over Brock Lesnar.
We'll hear from the champion tonight.
Well, last week here on RAW a WWE Hall of Famer
made a shocking appearance,
and cleverly goaded the famed G.O.A.T.S.
of WWE RAW Women's champion Becky Lynch into the RAW Women's championship match,
at Elimination Chamber.
Well, Lita is in the house live tonight, on Monday Night RAW
You guys know what else is live, Here on RAW?
It is the final round of the Academic Challenge,
between RK-Bro and the Alpha Academy.
It's the Quiz Bowl!
You sound way too excited.
I am very excited, but I'm not sure I'm excited about Bobby Lashley's chances,
a week from Saturday,
streaming live on Peacock, inside the Elimination Chamber
because Lashley has to defend the WWE championships,
against five other Superstars
Austin Theory, AJ Styles, Seth Rollins Riddle and The Beast Incarnate,
Brock Lesnar.
Yes, but, two of those Superstars will battle tonight
when Riddle takes on Seth Rollins Freakin' Rollins,
the visionary who collides with the Brock.
Riddle versus Seth "Freakin" Rollins for the first time ever tonight on RAW.
Ladies and gentlemen,
welcome to Monday Night RAW
[crowd cheering]
Please allow me to introduce the challengers.
Riddle and Randy Orton, RK-Bro.
[crowd cheering]
And now the RAW tag team champions,
Otis and Chad Gable.
The Alpha Academy.
[crowd booing]
If RK-Bro wins tonight, they receive a RAW tag team title opportunity.
Now tonight is the third and final round of the Academic Challenge.
The Quiz Bowl.
RK-Bro must win this evening to earn,
a RAW tag team championship rematch.
Now, let's revisit how the last two rounds played out.
The word you must spell, "disillusion."
Give me the definish.
Disappointment resulting--
Ah, ah, ah, shush.
I know the definition.
D-I-S-S-O-L-U-T-I-O-N. Disillusion.
Thank you.
-[buzzer sounds] -Oh!
-[crowd jeering] -Chad, that is incorrect.
Are you kidding me?
After RK-Bro scored a victory in the spelling bee last week,
it was a scooter race,
but watch Chad Gable here.
Fakes an injury. Falling off the scooter.
But we found out it was a well laid out plan,
because out of nowhere,
just before Riddle can cross the finish line,
Otis would lay out the original Bro.
[slowly clapping] Exemplary teamwork from the Alpha Academy.
and a tremendous, hard-earned victory for Chad Gable.
Yeah, but clearly cheated.
Now, gentlemen, please allow me explain the rules.
Shush!
I got it from here, Kev.
[crowd booing]
No respect here.
Look, look. Don't worry, don't worry.
I'm going to explain everything in a way
that even the moronic mouth breathers of Denver can understand.
[crowd booing]
It's a Quiz Bowl.
We're going to be presented with categories,
each with its own set of multiple choice questions.
For a correct answer, a team will receive one point. For an incorrect answer,
which will inevitably come from RK-Bro,
the opposing team will have a chance to steal.
First team to five points is the winner.
That's five points, we're looking for, everybody.
Kev, hit him with the categories.
The categories for the Quiz Bowl are as follows.
Greek mythology, film and literature,
cartoons, biology, metric conversions, geography,
U.S. Presidents, sports and pop culture.
Now, since the Alpha Academy won the second round, you may go first.
Let's kick it off with a little history lesson.
-U.S. Presidents, -U.S. Presidents, it is.
Which U.S. President was the first to be elected with a college degree.
Was it A, George Washington, B, Abraham Lincoln,
C, Thomas Jefferson or D, John Adams?
It's gonna be a cakewalk tonight.
If there's one thing I know about, it's college degrees.
Considering I got my master's degree
with an immaculate 4.0 GPA.
Thank you.
Don't do it. Don't. Do not boo education.
Education is the reason we're here tonight.
That's disgusting.
Now, look, George Washington may have led the revolution,
but that dum-dum did not go to college.
The answer you're looking for is D, John Adams.
Thank you.
[bell dinging]
That is correct.
Now, the turn of RK-bro.
Let's pick something I'm good at.
Let's go with biology.
What?
An octopus may have eight arms.
But how many hearts does it have?
Is it A, one, B, two, C, five or D, three?
Well, well… My cousin Craig is a marine biologist.
And this one time he took me to Maui for this sick expedition.
And we dissected an octopus.
So I'm gonna go with D. Three hearts.
[bell dinging]
Sweet biology, Bro.
Amazingly, yes, that is correct, Riddle.
Lucky guess.
Good job there.
Ladies and gentlemen, that is what we call a lucky guess.
And it's gonna be the last one tonight.
Hit me with Greek mythology.
In Greek mythology, who flew too close to the sun
and fell to his death when his wax wings melted?
Was it A, Apollo,
B, Helios,
C, Icarus or D, Pegasus?
[yawns] Oh.
-Was that the question? -Yes, sir.
Sorry. I was falling asleep with all these softballs you're lobbing me.
C. Icarus, baby!
[bell dinging]
Nailed it.
That is correct.
Very impressive.
RK-Bro.
I'll tell you what, Riddle, Let's go with something easy.
Let's go with cartoons.
Good timing.
Which of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
used a pair of nunchucks to fight Shredder?
Was it A, Leonardo,
B, Donatello,
C, Michelangelo,
or D, Raphael?
I know this one.
All I got to say is, Cowabunga dude, Of course it's Michelangelo.
He was sick with those nunchucks, like Bruce Lee.
So the answer is C.
Michelangelo dude.
[bell dinging]
That's a softball.
That is correct.
Are you kidding me?
Cartoons, Teenage-freaking-Ninja Turtles?
How did that sneak into an academic challenge?
Chad! Chad! Chad!
Shut your freaking mouth, how about, and let your partner…
Let your partner, who's yeah, yeah, yeah,
built like a tree trunk and all that jazz.
Let Otis answer a question.
-Yeah. -You know what?
That's not a bad idea.
I've been training you up, haven't I, big guy?
-He's ready. -Yes, sir.
Let's go, uh…
geography.
Which of these states is the largest of the 48 continental United States?
A, Texas,
B, California,
C, Montana, or D, Colorado?
Well, if this was a question to see who had the lowest IQ
it would definitely be Colorado.
But shut up.
Everything is bigger.
A. Texas.
[bell dinging]
I'm so proud of you.
-I'm the man. -Yes, that is correct.
Texas is the correct answer.
Meaning the Alpha Academy take a 3-2 lead. Over to RK-Bro.
We will pick pop culture.
In 2018, global superstar Justin Bieber married model Hailey Baldwin,
who is the daughter of which famous actor?
Is it, A., Stephen Baldwin, B, Alec Baldwin,
C, Billy Baldwin, or D, Daniel Baldwin?
Randy, do you know this one?
Absolutely not.
All right, Kevin, I would like to use a lifeline.
I would like to call my friend Justin Bieber.
Riddle, unfortunately, there is no lifelines here in the Quiz Bowl.
All right, listen, the only Baldwin that I know of is Alec.
So I'm going to go with B. Alec Baldwin.
[alarm buzzing]
Yeah, baby.
Unfortunately, Randy, that is incorrect.
Affording the opportunity to the Alpha Academy to steal the point.
All right, steal it.
This man happens to be in one of my favorite films of all time.
An absolute treasure of cinema.
Bio-dome.
It's A. Stephen Baldwin.
[bell dinging]
Thank you.
That is correct.
The Alpha Academy with a 4-2 lead.
One more correct answer will mean the Alpha Academy
will win the entire Academic Challenge.
I'm going to enjoy this.
I'm going to enjoy this so much.
And with all the downtime you two are gonna have after you lose,
why don't you pick up a book and learn something?
Do yourself a favor, Kev,
hit me with film and literature.
Certainly, which Shakespeare play has been adapted into the most movies?
Is it A, Romeo and Juliet,
B, Hamlet,
C, Othello, or D, Macbeth?
-Ham. -Otis, I just I got this one.
Okay? Just relax.
Okay?
It's one of the greatest love stories of all time.
Really a story of unrequited love.
-Star-- -Ham.
Otis, Otis.
Shush.
And just like their kiss was the kiss of death.
You two can kiss these titles goodbye.
Because the answer is A. Romeo and Juliet.
Thank you.
[buzzer sounds]
Turn that buzzer down.
Who's in control of that?
That is incorrect.
-Turn it down. -Incorrect.
Now the opportunity to steal for RK-Bro.
To be or not to be.
That is the question, Randy.
Do you know the answer or not?
Of course I know the answer.
-The answer is Hamlet. B. -I said that.
[bell dinging]
One more, and RK-Bro is gonna get a championship opportunity.
That is correct. It's now 4-3, Alpha Academy.
RK-Bro, you must get this next one correct.
RK-Bro needs this if they want an opportunity to become Champions again.
I'm gonna go with sports.
Which quarterback has the most wins in Denver Broncos history?
Is it A, Peyton Manning,
B, Jake Bloomer,
C, Jay Cutler
or D, John Elway?
You know what? I think I'm gonna ask Denver for a little bit of help right now
with this question. I'd like you guys to let me know,
Do you think it's A? Is it B?
Is it C? Or is it John-freaking-Elway?
The final answer, Kev, is D. John Elway, please.
[bell dinging]
Denver was basically one big lifeline. How is this fair?
You can't help him.
Shut up there. You're not a part of this.
That is correct.
The score stands at 4-4, and since you are the champions,
you are up next with a chance to win the entire Academic Challenge
if you can get this question right,
Are you ready?
Yeah. I'll be ready when these people shut up
and you turn that buzzer down.
I need to think.
Turn it down.
[shushes]
Give me…
[crowd chanting]
Give me metric conversions.
Metric conversions it is.
The question.
How many grams are in an ounce?
-Is it A, 16? Is it B, 32? -Shush, I need to think here!
Turn that buzzer down!
Is it C, 28, or D, 12?
Quiet, I need silence. It's…
16.
-No, wait, wait. -Chad, the answer, please.
32. Hold on, hold on.
It's 12. Final answer is 12.
-Sure? -[buzzer sounds]
Big chance for RK-Bro.
-Incorrect! -Another opportunity on the line.
RK-Bro for the steal and the victory which would earn them
a RAW Tag Team Championship re-match.
-So the other day when I was calibrating-- -Riddle, let me get this one.
How do you know the answer?
Do you think I'm the only one that bakes, bro?
[crowd cheering]
There are exactly,
precisely, 28…
grams in one ounce. Thank you very much.
[bell dinging]
-That's it! -I blame Colorado.
Everyone in this arena knows that.
RK-Bro won fair and square.
RK-Bro has earned themselves
a RAW Tag Team title match!
That question was not in the reading!
I demand a redo!
I demand a new question.
That was not in there.
Shush!
Hey, Hey, Gable.
You just got outsmarted
by the three most dangerous letters in all sports entertainment.
Hit him with it., Randy.
RK-Bro!
Yeah.
Very upset, Alpha Academy.
They lost their own Academic Challenge, gentlemen.
This is your fault.
I agree with Gable.
This is 100% on the people of Colorado.
It's 100% on the Alpha Academy.
I said, turn it down!
Stop doing that buzzer.
That thing's messing with my head all night.
Stop!
[buzzer sounds]
Stop doing the buzzer.
It's too loud!
I said, stop that!
This is ridiculous!
I'm an Olympian.
[buzzer sounds]
Please, somebody stop it!
This does not represent me.
Please, turn it off!
Get control of this thing.
-[buzzer sounds] -Stop! Stop!
Turn it down.
-Stop! Somebody-- -[buzzer sounds]
I say keep it going. Keep it going all night!
-Oh, what? -It's just getting better!
A team we did not expect. You bring your solo cups?
I'm working on that.
It's smoke season. It's all right.
That's right. The Street Profits are in the house.
I'm sure the Alpha Academy wasn't expecting this.
But I'm okay with it.
This is what you call pouring salt in a wound, Saxton.
This is classic.
This is what you call a great event, solo cup, Corey,
[cheers]
[in sing-song voice] Keep the same energy.
-Hey, Dawks, I got a question. -What's that?
-Guess who just lost the Quiz Bowl? -Ooh.
I know, I know.
-Who is it? -Alpha Academy.
[mimicking bell dinging]
I'm smart with it! I'm smart with it!
I got a bonus question.
-Let's go, let's go! -Guess who now owes RK-Bro,
RK-Bro, RK-Bro!
A future RAW Tag Team Championship match?
Ooh, let me think… let me think…
Oh, Alpha Academy.
[mimicking bell dinging]
You think you're funny?
You think that's funny? I got a little brain buster for you two.
Here's the question.
What Tag Team's about to get their asses kicked by the Alpha Academy tonight?
Dawks, Is that a challenge?
I believe it is.
Well, we are in the Mile High City.
[crowd cheering]
So I say, let's get high tonight with the Academy. Tell them why, Dawks.
Because the Street Profits are up and we want the smoke!
Alpha Academy taking on the Street Profits.
-Getting started early! -Easy, Otis.
What do you mean, easy?
The match hasn't even started yet.
One thing, definitely.
That is not surprising, number one that a crowd in Denver
would know about grams and football.
That is not surprising at all.
Another thing not surprising is when the Miz is in the ring,
shady things happen.
How about we talk about what the real situation is?
We are about to become must-see tonight
because there is an incredibly special edition
of the most must-see show on television as a whole.
After last week, the A-lister cunningly fooled the Mysterio family.
The Miz has altruistically invited Rey Mysterio and his son Dominik
to be special guests on Miz TV.
And guys, what a scoop, breaking news,
Maryse is in the house as well.
How can you not be excited?
Lucky us.
But when you talk about someone here tonight,
the crowd is gonna love a hometown boy.
The RAW WWE champion, Bobby Lashley in the house,
and you'll see him tonight here in Colorado.
We are here in the Mile High City,
Denver, Colorado, home of the Broncos,
home of the Denver Nuggets, A great sports town.
Am I wrong?
You're absolutely right, Jimmy.
You can feel the energy of the WWE Universe
here live tonight on RAW.
This town hasn't been any good
since the Denver Zephyrs were still a thing.
I've lived here for a couple of years, I've moved away immediately.
Hurtfull to John Elway, we're getting started.
The Street Profits versus the Alpha Academy.
Outrageous athleticism from Montez Ford out of the gate.
This is really truly unfair to be Alpha Academy.
Think of how taxing the Quiz Bowl just was.
Chad Gable made the challenge.
Chad Gable challenged the Street Profits to a match.
-So whose fault is this? -Chad's.
-Denver's? Giving Randy the answer? -Okay.
Angelo Dawkins now the lead man.
Look at the teamwork of the Street Profit's cover.
Kick out from Chad Gable.
It was a huge mistake for Chad Gable to win a match
after losing the Quiz Bowl,
few moments ago, he's having an emotional breakdown over a buzzer,
now he's going to be of sound mind to compete in a tag team match?
Down goes Chad Gable. Angelo Dawkins picking up speed, great athleticism.
Right now--
Gut wrench!
Beautiful job from Chad Gable.
Nice counter.
By Dawkins.
How many guys that size could move Angelo Dawkins?
Beautiful arm drag throw.
Reversal to another--
God, look at that dropkick.
Right on the chin.
Let's take a look at how things kicked off
between the Street Profits and Alpha Academy.
Montez Ford immediately drop kicking
the tree trunk Otis off of the apron.
Otis has been a non-factor to this point,
Kick by Montez rocks Gable.
You said a non-factor. Now, a sudden factor.
I spoke too soon.
With one sweep of his arm
Otis has changed the complexion of this match-up.
Now he's the lead man.
We've seen Otis be the difference maker so many times for the Alpha Academy.
What he has to do now is ground Montez Ford.
Keep him on the mat.
Keep him from moving.
Much easier said than done because when it comes
to stick and move, few do it better.
Not able to avoid the clothesline.
Few guys can decapitate you with a clothesline like Otis.
Otis now in complete control. Montez Ford needs to make a tag.
You don't get much time in the ring with someone as dominant and powerful.
as Otis before it's time to go night-night,
Big splash from Otis.
There goes the wheels of Montez Ford.
Montez bounced off the canvas.
He's got to recover. He needs some time.
Look at the height Otis achieves.
But above all the impact. Crushing the ribcage of Montez Ford
Otis doing all this damage without even breaking a sweat.
Going after the guts of Montez Ford.
Don't let him get a full breath.
Take the energy out.
That's why you work the body and the legs early.
Even athletes tell you, competing here in Denver,
a little more difficult than anywhere else
because of the air and how thin it is.
It's tough to keep your breath and to keep your wind.
You know what else is tough?
When Otis is trying to twist your head off like a bottle cap?
It almost feels like a hopeless situation for Montez Ford.
Montez trying his best to fight out of the grasp of Otis,
the powerhouse of the Alpha Academy.
Think about the growing frustration feeling right now
if you're Angelo Dawkins knowing there's nothing you can do
but continue to watch the damage Otis is inflicting on your partner.
And let's be perfectly honest, Angelo Dawkins can't exactly
be willing to get in the ring and engage with someone like Otis.
But he might get a chance now.
Montez Ford has daylight. Needs to make a tag desperately.
Look at this. Expert level teamwork.
The teamwork, got his guy back in the match.
-A step-up enzuigiri! -And tag made!
Here comes Dawkins.
Angelo Dawkins, leveling Chad Gable.
He looks to evade. Right hand rocks Dawkins.
Dawkins sent off… leap frog…
Oh! Sweet back elbow!
The Olympian on his back.
Beautiful slam over the top.
The Alpha Academy was in a bad mood before this match.
Imagine if they lose to the Street Profits here.
It looks like that's the way it's going.
Street Profits rolling behind Angelo Dawkins.
Building up speed.
A little too much time to prepare.
Belly to belly by Gable. To the cover!
Kick out Just in time by Dawkins.
With the intensity on the face of Chad Gable
after surviving this thunderous Suplex from Angelo Dawkins,
Gable landing high across the top of his shoulders.
Dawkins slips out of the way.
Nasty right hand delivered to Gable.
Looking to get this one over with.
It looks like it is. Hooking the leg!
Otis just in time.
Great closing speed by the big man able to keep this match-up alive for his team.
Once again, Montez Ford striking, out goes Otis, all the way to the outside.
That enzuigiri would have leveled anybody.
Otis, still on his feet!
Finally taken down!
But at what cost?
Turn around Gable.
Roll up!
No!
Kick out at two.
Close call there.
Dawkins wanted the silencer again.
Great ankle lock by Gable.
Ankle lock!
He is cranking on it.
Roll out, on his back now.
-And he gets three! -[bell dinging]
The winner of
The RAW Tag Team Champions, Alpha Academy!
Beautiful counter by Chad Gable.
Great stuff. Veteran move.
Impressive effort by the Street Profits.
A fast paced battle from the opening bell.
But in the end,
the in-ring abilities of the master, the valedictorian, Chad Gable.
Despite this ridiculous
superhuman athleticism by Montez Ford.
Taking out Otis.
But Gable had the ankle lock applied and the wherewithal to transition it
into a winning combination, which kept Dawkins down for three.
That's how you right the ship.
The RAW Tag Team Champions are just due. Able to recover from losing the Quiz Bowl
and earning a victory over the Street Profits here tonight.
In combat sports, they say, "When your idols become your rivals
you've really made it." By that definition,
Big time Becky Lynch has made it because few Superstars
are more idolized than Lita.
A four time Women's Champion, WWE Hall of Famer.
Lita!
Lita brought a dimension that you've never seen
out of a female competitor.
Lita broke the barriers and stepped outside the box and never looked back.
Lita with a twist of fate!
Icon, innovator, trailblazer.
That is Lita, one of the greatest of all time.
Lita and I went out there and it totally smashed down the preconceived notions
of what a female could do in the ring.
She inspired an entire generation.
Lita hasn't lost a step.
I never back down from a challenge.
I don't know about you guys, but I think I've got one run left in me.
[crowd chanting] Lita, Lita, Lita!
Last week, we all looked on as Lita made a shocking appearance
and goaded the WWE RAW Women's Champion,
Becky Lynch into a RAW Women's title match
at the Elimination Chamber. That is an all-time classic waiting to happen.
But before we get there, the Hall of Famer Lita returns to live tonight.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome,
Montel Vontavious Porter, M.V.P.!
Ladies and gentlemen of the WWE Universe.
It is my privilege, my honor,
to present to you, as a matter of fact,
please, everyone, please rise.
Not just because he's from Denver, Colorado.
But because he is
the beast-slaying, Brock-breaking,
title taking, all mighty, two time
reigning, defending,
undisputed WWE Heavyweight Champion of the world,
Bobby Lashley!
[crowd cheering]
I can't disagree with any of those statements, gentlemen.
How about the phrase and shade thrown in there to The Beast Incarnate.
If there's one man who's not afraid of a beast,
we're looking at him right now.
Custom made from head to toe. Underneath the physique,
it looks like it was chiseled out of the very Rocky Mountains themselves.
Denver's own All Mighty WWE Champion,
Bobby Lashley in the house, and Bobby's got a lot of on his mind.
That's right. A week from Saturday, Elimination Chamber.
That's right, streaming live on the WWE network on Peacock.
No rest for the champion.
A star-studded lineup of challengers.
Austin Theory, AJ Styles, Seth Rollins, Riddle, The Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar.
It's not often you look at Bobby Lashley and say Bobby's the underdog.
But in this case, Bobby Lashley, the WWE Champion, a major underdog.
Right now, the champion
looking nothing short of supremely confident.
And we usually don't see a smile like that.
And for some reason, it's kind of frightening.
A smile by the champion.
But in the back of his mind, he knows the battle to come a week from Saturday.
But tonight, The All Mighty can enjoy being home.
For Monday Night RAW.
You have to wonder if you'll actually be the same in a different city.
[crowd chanting] Bobby!
Now last week, we should have had a proper celebration.
Because Bobby Lashley won the collision with consequences.
In a match,
built up over decades, one we thought we'd never see.
Two leviathans coming face to face.
Bobby Lashley versus Brock Lesnar
Bobby Lashley, the All Mighty, slayed the Beast
and took back his WWE Championship.
I know there are some of you that are saying that Bobby only won
because Roman Reigns interfered in the match.
Exactly. Bobby didn't see any of that.
He didn't know about that.
And I mean, Brock Lesnar would have done the same exact thing.
I mean, if we keep it a buck,
Brock Lesnar could have seen the interference
and he still would have capitalized.
The only thing that matters is that at the end, Bobby Lashley
pinned Brock Lesnar and stood victorious.
Last week, we should have had a police-escorted motorcade,
a parade, a ticker tape parade. We should have had marching bands
and showgirls and bottles of champagne popping.
Last week should have been federally declared
"Bobby Lashley Day."
But instead, what do we get?
We got Adam Pearce, telling the All Mighty
that he would have to defend his WWE Championship
in the Elimination Chamber against five other Superstars.
And that brings us back to Brock Lesnar.
Brock Lesnar won the Royal Rumble match.
No question about it. I'll give credit where it's due.
A very impressive feat.
Maybe even more impressive when you consider that two hours before
The All Mighty left him lain out for the count.
Brock Lesnar earned his match.
He will face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania for the Universal Championship.
Main event, he did that.
But…
Brock Lesnar entering the Elimination Chamber
and taking the All Mighty's WWE Championship
to make it a title for title match in WrestleMania?
Pure fantasy.
The All Mighty will lead the Elimination Chamber,
the exact same way he left the Royal Rumble.
WWE Champion!
And that's, that's not to disparage.
The other Superstars in the Elimination Chamber because
AJ Styles and Seth Rollins, two former WWE Champions.
Without question, two of the best who have ever done it.
You also have Riddle.
And Austin Theory, the future of WWE, potentially future WWE Champions.
They are all stellar Superstars but…
They're men.
When you're talking about the All Mighty and Brock Lesnar,
you're talking about monsters, monster business.
And my business associate, Bobby Lashley, the WWE Champion, is the biggest,
baddest monster of them all!
Champ…
The champ lives here!
You know, Brock Lesnar disrespected me for the last time.
Brock came to RAW last week with his little MMA gloves on,
jumping up, all pumped up, trying to demand a re-match.
You don't make demands from the All Mighty.
Brock Lesnar came in saying this and saying that,
demanding everything that he never worked for,
Brock Lesnar hasn't--
When was the last time Brock defended the WWE title?
More importantly, when was the last time Brock had a match on RAW?
You see, I won't be disrespected.
That's why I truly hope that it comes down to me and Brock
in that Elimination Chamber. Just so that I can pin him once again.
You see, because it's not me locked into the chamber with Brock,
It's gonna be Brock locked in the chamber with me.
[crowd cheering]
You hear me? You hear me? You hear me?
[crowd chanting] Bobby!
So let me tell you.
When Brock wakes up in the hospital,
shaking at the mere the sound of Bobby Lashley,
This so called "beast" can go and challenge
for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania.
Meanwhile, I will be defending my title
in the main event at WrestleMania.
When have you ever known the All Mighty to make empty promises?
Most importantly, you don't have to believe what Bobby Lashley just said
because Bobby Lashley believes every word that just slipped back his lips.
The All Mighty is ready for a battle
inside the Elimination Chamber and again at WrestleMania.
The odds are stacked against him.
That doesn't seem to bother the All Mighty.
Doesn't bother the All Mighty.
Something that we've all kind of been bothered by.
That's what we've witnessed the last few weeks involving,
one, Alexa Bliss in her road back to Monday night RAW.
I'm going to let you hold her so that you can see for yourself
that this isn't the real Lily.
Okay?
Well, she clearly hasn't dealt emotionally with the loss of Lily,
but we'll check and see if Alexa Bliss
has made progress on her journey back to RAW.
Right now.
Alexa, I can't deny how well you look together.
I'd like to try another exercise with you.
Now separation from something that you love can be very difficult.
But I want to prove that you can do it.
Now remember, This is the replica Lily.
Not the real thing.
So Alexa…
Please hand over the replica Lily.
There you go.
It's gonna be okay.
[sobbing]
And it is about to get phenomenal in Denver.
Hear that crowd.
[bell dinging]
The following is a championship contender's match.
Introducing first from Gainesville, Georgia.
Weighing 218 pounds.
The Phenomenal AJ Styles!
I have a legitimate question for you.
Is AJ Styles not the dark horse
at the Elimination Chamber? Much bigger guys, for sure.
But is there a bigger dog in this fight?
If history has taught us anything, you never, ever, under any circumstance,
bet against the Phenomenal AJ Styles.
But Styles knows he will be in for the fight of his life.
One week from Saturday at the Elimination Chamber,
Austin Theory, I think could surprise the whole clan of Superstars.
Austin Theory could walk out WWE Champion.
That's the smartest thing you've said in weeks, Saxton.
Uh, thanks?
Speaking of fights…
And the opponent from New York City.
Weighing at 249 pounds.
He is the United States champion.
Damian Priest!
A lot of times, a big pay per view match.
You want momentum, you want juice.
What would give AJ Styles more confidence
than beating Damian Priest right before Elimination Chamber?
I can ask you the same question but on the opposite side of the coin,
what would happen to AJ's confidence
if Styles comes up short tonight against Damian Priest?
Priest has taken great pride in being a fighting United States champion.
Damian Priest could absolutely derail
the Phenomenal train to Elimination Chamber.
But here's my question.
Looking at the United States Champion Damian Priest's story,
we've seen the last couple of weeks the Damian side of Damian Priest.
Damian's temper has got the best of him and it's cost him some opportunity.
So I think that's a significant vulnerability
right now for the United States Champion.
I wholeheartedly agree with you.
And I have to imagine that AJ Styles will try to try to draw the Damian side
out of Priest and use it against the United States Champion.
Because AJ Styles realizes than in a championship contender's match,
a win tonight skyrockets AJ's stock in the United States Championship in picture.
Absolutely. A former three time United States Champion
in his own right is AJ Styles.
But one question I have is how does a veteran
like AJ Styles keep getting better?
That's what he's doing at the Royal Rumble.
Six eliminations. 29 minutes, six seconds, most in both categories.
He had a phenomenal, phenomenal night.
Because AJ Styles believes in and lives by the ethos that iron sharpens iron.
Hence, why we are seeing this match-up right now.
Not only the stakes-- Not only because of the stakes
and the potential United States title opportunity.
But AJ Styles knows he needs to be
at the top of his game come Elimination Chamber.
Because Stiles will be in the chamber with Brock Lesnar,
with Bobby Lashley, Riddle, Seth Freakin' Rollins--
Moves like that are his equalizer!
They have been throughout his career.
Talk about the Elimination Chamber.
AJ Styles has competed inside the Elimination Chamber, before.
By his own admission, he said, Listen-- Hold on a second.
Kick out by the United States Champion.
Styles has actually admitted, "I didn't capitalize
the way I should have the last time I was in the Chamber.
I won't make the same mistakes a week from Saturday."
Talking about AJ Styles we'll be remiss to not mention Austin Theory,
who will also be in the Elimination Chamber,
who goes one-on-one later tonight with Kevin Owens,
The grueling battle last week
that qualified Theory for the Elimination Chamber match.
Look at the hops. Unbelievable hide from Damian Priest.
It's imperative for him to have a good outing here tonight.
It doesn't get much better than earning a victory over AJ Styles.
-That might do it! -Power disparity on his back!
Kick out just in time for AJ Styles.
AJ Styles, too smart, you'd think, to get into a battle of power.
Listen, AJ Styles wasn't looking to get his head taken clean off
by a clothesline from Priest, but found himself in that situation
and now the United States Champion has gained control.
Styles on the top rope. This is not a good situation for AJ.
At the mercy right now of Damian Priest.
Whatever the Priest has in store, it looks like perhaps a Superplex.
A Superplex headed to the top rope.
This would just about do it.
Beautiful escape.
Talk about the veteran savvy of AJ Styles.
He's the smaller man in almost every single match-up.
He finds a way to bring the reckoning.
No, coming halfway.
Styles looking to put this away now.
Thinking Stiles got-- Beautiful escape.
Again hoisting up Priest.
Battering transition for AJ Styles. That might be it.
The kick out from Damian Priest.
You feel like he's starting to wear down a little bit
trying to keep up with AJ Syles.
Imagine what Styles has been through recently.
You mentioned 29 minutes, lasted longer
than any superstar in the Men's Royal Rumble match.
And then having an incredible match-up last week with Rey Mysterio.
Once again, another banger against the United States Champion.
Talk about Austin Theory, an incredible one there against the blue chip.
-He's been on a great run recently. -Of course.
Priest, now.
Look at it. Spike AJ Styles, face first.
That could be it.
Shoulders down.
Just in time getting that left shoulder up.
Maybe Priest, a little frustrated.
You talked, Byron, about him letting his emotions get the better of him.
That's been his kryptonite.
Look, emotions are great.
You can feed off emotions.
We've seen guys like AJ Styles do that.
As long as you keep it in check.
AJ Syles always battling back.
He's going shot for shot against Damian Priest.
Beautiful kicks right to the ribs.
Looking to counter again.
Unleashing on the United States Champion.
Pelé kick over the top on his back.
I can't believe that wasn't three.
-Can you imagine? -Terribly unfortunate luck for AJ Styles.
Damian Priest in that moment may have been the luckiest man on Earth.
But not enough to finish the phenomenal one.
Look at the barrage being unleashed by Damian Priest.
The response from AJ Syles, the strike fest.
Priest once again saw how dangerous he could be
and this could have been heart breaking for AJ Styles.
Styles, cat-like balance to the outside, connects with the forearm on the jaw.
Could be thinking about the phenomenal forearm?
One forearm deserves another.
Beautiful. Beautiful step in by Damian Priest.
Just in time.
Head butt delivered by Priest…
And now Damian Priest picking up speed here,
Phenomenal Forearm!
Caught him right in the jaw!
One, two, three! A huge win for the Phenomenal one!
Here is you winner, The Phenomenal AJ Styles!
Did I say dark horse? I might mean favorite
at Elimination Chamber with moves like that,
Don't get ahead of yourself. It's a very different environment.
But AJ can use it very well to his own advantage.
A picturesque, phenomenal forearm
right to the jaw of the United States Champion,
and AJ Styles just put himself in front of the line
to be the next United States Champion
Styles continues to ride the momentum train,
and Damian Priest might have to do some soul searching, guys.
Understandably, a frustrating loss for the United States Champion.
AJ Styles continues to improve.
I got to tell you, gentlemen, that's scary.
Yeah, I think it's scary.
That face as well. A lot of questions after Royal Rumble.
A lot of answers last Friday on Smackdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, I acknowledge
that I made the biggest mistake of my entire career.
I'm protecting you
from Brock Lesnar.
And I got fired and superman punched.
I deserved every bit of it.
Roman Reigns came into the ring at the Royal Rumble
and he offered me the hand of forgiveness.
And he smashed Brock Lesnar in the face with it.
And at WrestleMania, Brock Lesnar
will acknowledge the champion Roman Reigns.
What do we have?
The Hall of Famer is here!
Goldberg, marching for the ring!
Roman Reigns
I acknowledge you.
As my next victim
You.
Me.
Elimination Chamber.
You're…
next.
Becky informed me.
Ronda Rousey has chosen Becky Lynch as her opponent
for the main event of WrestleMania.
I'm not surprised that Ronda chose Becky.
You want to know why? Because I have been on top since 2015.
I have been here becoming the most the dominant champion
in the WWE. What has Rhonda been doing?
Oh, she had a baby.
I would be worried for Ronda if she didn't choose Becky.
Because mom versus mom is an easier route.
Rowdy Ronda is here at Smackdown!
Becky called Sonya, told Charlotte.
She said-she said, guys,
last time I checked I won the Royal Rumble
and I get to pick who I main event WrestleMania with.
I'll see you at WrestleMania, bitch.
Hang on. Hang on.
I tell you what to do.
Not the other way around.
So back off.
Now Sonya Deville gets involved.
Could that be the fate of Charlotte Flair?
Ronda made her choice!
Ronda and Charlotte for the Smackdown
women's title at WrestleMania.
Yeah but before WrestleMania, we have the Elimination Chamber.
You heard the All Mighty Bobby Lashley talk about it.
What he said is, "I'm excited to be in there."
But it isn't just Bobby Lashley. He's outnumbered.
You can say outnumbered.
Bobby Lashley gonna have to defend his WWE Championship
against five elite level Superstars.
Inside one of the most sadistic structures
ever devised on the planet Earth.
It is going to be ugly.
But-- go ahead, Byron.
But this could also be a very destructive
career-shortening situation because
in the Women's Elimination Chamber match,
it's been announced, we know five of the six Superstars.
Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair Doudrop and Nikki A.S.H.
The winner will face the RAW Women's Champion at WrestleMania.
And we'll be right back!
KO, KO, KO!
[continues chanting, laughs]
Hey, Kev, I know you are getting ready
for this big match tonight against Theory.
-Yeah, I am. -Big re-match.
But I just wanted to say,
I can't believe you're not in the Chamber match with me.
Man, I really thought you had it.
The nerve. The nerve of Adam Pierce and Sonya.
They made you qualify.
They're the worst. I never liked Adam.
I never liked him either.
Why would we?
You know what, no need to be sad about it.
No need to be upset.
Don't be forlorn about it.
'Cause here's-- Let me let you in on a little secret.
I love secrets.
With your, let's say, influence.
And more importantly, your support, which means the world.
And my determination,
and you know, popularity. I'm very popular.
-The most popular, the most! -Thank you!
I have a pretty good feeling that after I beat Austin Theory tonight,
Sonya and Adam, they're gonna have no choice
but to put me in that Chamber match.
Yeah, I beat Theory tonight.
They take him out, they put me back in and I'm in there with you.
-[laughs] -What do you think?
I don't make the rules.
-I don't know if that's how it works-- -No, it's gonna happen.
I like your enthusiasm.
-I like your enthusiasm. -Yes.
Kevin, I got your back.
I believe in you, man.
[laughs]
You mean that though? You're not just saying that?
You're not lying to me, right?
Kev, I am a lot of things, but a liar is not one of them.
[softly] Good luck.
Well, it's going to take more than belief
for Kevin Owens to overcome the Austin Theory.
That's right. He qualified for the Elimination Chamber
by defeating Kevin Owens last week.
Kevin Owens, since he gets a shot tonight with the win,
we'll find out who's right tonight on RAW.
Awesome.
Before that…
Corey's favorite portion of the evening.
As they swagger to the ring, Miz and Maryse,
Please welcome Maryse and the host of Miz TV.
The Miz!
They don't look like the couple that lost at Royal Rumble.
They're not really giving off that vibe, are they?
The Miz and Maryse always find a way to rebound.
I'll give them credit here.
Seem to be in a pleasant mood despite
falling short against the Grit Couple.
If I were Miz and I woke up next to Maryse, I don't care
if there's an ax in my forehead. I'd be in a good mood.
That's a little extreme.
We have some special guests tonight.
It's all about family for the The Miz.
He's got a father and son duo waiting for him.
One of the most must-see WWE talk show in history.
Welcome to Miz TV! Before we get started,
I want everyone in this audience to get up on your feet.
I want you to get up on your feet and show the respect.
Give the respect to the woman who fought by my side
at the Royal Rumble with such guts, such determination.
I want you to show the love to the most beautiful,
gorgeous, sexy, intelligent woman.
I want you to show love to my wife, Maryse!
My queen.
And speaking of royalty.
My guests tonight are known to many as WWE royalty.
Ladies and gentlemen, please give it up
for the young man I defeated last week,
Dominik Mysterio and his father, WWE legend Rey Mysterio.
I love how The Miz always puts his little spin on things.
The man to be defeated, Dominik Mysterio, in controversial fashion.
Let's not mention that part.
But he did call Rey Mysterio a legend.
I'm very curious about what The Miz and Maryse
have a store for Dominik and Rey Mysterio here tonight on Miz TV.
Most likely a hard hitting journalistic interview.
-As Miz does week after week. -That would be ideal.
But this tends to fall short at the barbecue.
-What is happening right now? -We got some head banging skills.
This is the kind of dance that should be relegated to a bedroom.
That looks more like something you would see at the zoo
in the draft pen than on the dance floor, but I mean, hey…
We actually agree on something, Corey.
You got to applaud their enthusiasm.
I would applaud that.
No smile on the face of Rey Mysterio, who's generally a happy guy.
Rey Mysterio knows he can never trust the A-listers.
[crowd cheering]
You're probably wondering why I invited you on Miz TV.
You see, when I sense conflict, I like to face it head on.
And last week, after last week,
I sense a little hostility, a little hard feelings.
And I just want to clear the air.
For anyone that did not see what happened last week,
please take a look.
What you're about to see is in the middle of a match-up
as Miz dominated Dominik Mysterio.
The Miz pretended that somebody tripped him, Corey.
-An oil slick from a previous match. -Oh, my god.
Look at The Miz's face.
The Miz knew he got away with something.
The official ended up ejecting Rey Mysterio from the match.
And from there The Miz would go on to pin the shoulders of Dominik Mysterio.
And earned himself a cheap victory.
Honestly, I look at that and I see nothing wrong.
Really?
Do you see a problem with that footage?
If you mean by using underhanded tactics to defeat my son,
then, yes, I do have a problem with what you did.
Underhanded tactics.
Me?
Are you calling me a cheater?
You all think I'm a cheater?
[crowd cheering]
Do you know what this means?
When my hand goes up, your mouth goes shut.
[crowd booing]
I'm not a cheater.
If you want to see cheating, look no further than our mixed tag match
with Beth and Edge at the Royal Rumble.
You want to see cheating?
Beth? Punched me.
Beth kicked me illegally.
You know, I find it amazing that when Beth uses an underhanded tactic,
or Rey or Edge or Eddie Guerrero uses underhanded tactics.
You know, they're celebrated.
You're applauded. You're cheered.
But I'm booed?
And I'm called a cheater?
[crowd chanting]
I am not a cheater.
I outsmarted, I out-maneuvered and Dom,
Here's a little advice.
I've been here for a really long time.
When you get in the ring with me, you know what you're getting.
So if you lose to me, that's your fault.
If anyone was cheated out of anything, it was me.
I was cheated out of the opportunity to be in the Elimination Chamber match
to go for the WWE Championship.
A position in which I should be in.
But who got that opportunity?
Rey Mysterio, even though…
Not me.
Even though I have been on a tear
since I won the money in the bank contract.
That you cheated to win.
I beat Drew McIntyre when Drew McIntyre was unbeatable.
With Lashley's help.
I became WWE Champion.
[crowd chanting]
I am not a cheater!
I am the biggest star in this company!
I was on Dancing With The Stars.
I'm the only, the only two time Grand Slam Champion
in the history of this company.
But is my face on the posters?
Is my face on the trucks?
Is my face on the cover of WWE 2K22?
No, it's not.
But you know whose face is?
Take a look.
A well-deserved honor by a true legend in Rey Mysterio,
On the cover of WWE 2K22.
Surprise, Surprise.
It's "booyaka, booyaka," Rey Mysterio.
What do you have that I don't?
What do you have that Maryse doesn't?
She should be on the cover of WWE 2K22.
Did you see her at Royal Rumble?
She was tremendous.
I was.
And I think, Rey, you could learn a thing or two from me.
You could actually call yourself,
Rey-Maryese-terio.
Thank you.
Thank you, that's actually really good. But no, thank you. I'm good.
All I'm asking for is a little respect.
Where's my appreciation?
Where's my cheers?
Where's the respect?
Exactly.
Thank you.
Where is your respect?
How about you show my father some respect?
[crowd cheering]
Okay.
Is this how you do it, Rey?
You hide behind your son? Oh, you want to--
You want to put your big boy pants on tonight, huh?
Okay.
You want a rematch?
You versus me.
Tonight.
[crowd cheering]
You're on.
-Alright, Dominik. -Challenge accepted.
Stepping up to The Miz.
I never noticed.
You're a lot taller than Rey.
Are you sure you're not Eddie's son?
Ooh…
Completely disrespectful.
That is a fired up Rey Mysterio,
[exclaiming]
Dominik's heard enough.
Dominik Mysterio not going to stand for the disrespect from The Miz.
[indistinct shouting]
But Dom's going to be fighting for the family honor when we come back, next.
And we are underway.
The Miz versus Dominik Mysterio. Re-match from last week
where there was a trip, that was not a trip.
That's the best way to put it, Byron?
Or as Miz will put it, he "outsmarted" Dominik Mysterio.
What do you mean quote, unquote?
Miz literally outsmarted both Mysterios last week.
I don't know how you see it, Saxton.
The Miz cheated, you saw the footage.
Miz pretended he got tripped.
Please tell me what rule Miz broke, Byron?
Is it illegal to fall down in the wrestling ring? No, no--
If you have no competitive morals, it doesn't matter, right?
Oh, my gosh, what?
Your stupidity is painful at times.
Dominik Mysterio trying to get his offense
going against the Miz where he might not like his mouth.
That's a disqualifying comment.
What's the matter there? There is this illegal too, Byron?
You might see a dance off.
Drop hold delivered by Dominik Mysterio.
The 619! And-- [exclaims]
Now you've got to say that's illegal.
Outside interference by Maryse.
It should be illegal to look that good.
Ejected from ring side!
Thank you. Goodbye Maryse!
Happened to Rey Mysterio last week, and tonight it's Maryse.
But this time for an actual infraction.
Look at The Miz, once again in panic mode
because his secret weapon has been ejected from the ringside area.
Talk about his fair play.
The official wasn't over there, busy flirting with Maryse.
He would have seen what just happened.
You were okay when Maryse did it.
Going after Rey Mysterio, taking his eye off Dominik!
Roll up! One, two, three!
Payback for the Mysterio family!
Here is your winner,
Dominik Mysterio!
That is no doubt, one of the biggest wins
of Dominik Mysterio's career.
Okay, now Rey can take him out for a happy meal
and they can celebrate together.
What we just witnessed was a travesty.
The It Couple cannot believe it.
Go ahead, celebrate Dominik.
Taking Miz's pose, and this is why.
This is where it started, Maryse getting involved.
Tripping Dominik.
It was heat of the moment, it was passion.
Maryse was trying to protect her other half
until Rey Mysterio would stick his nose in the business
that did not concern him, which opened the door
for a highway robbery, courtesy of Dominik Mysterio.
That's what you call the receipts from the Mysterios.
And a win for Dominik Mysterio.
That's huge for the resume of Dominik.
The anger, the rage in the eyes of The Miz.
But it's about the young guns tonight
just like it was when Austin Theory took on Kevin Owens.
Last week on Monday Night RAW, Elimination Chamber qualifying match-up.
The blue chipper, Austin Theory one-on-one with Kevin Owens
and this was an incredible match-up.
Both men putting one another through hell
for the right to step inside the Elimination Chamber.
But in the closing moments, Theory connects with ATL down.
and earned the biggest opportunity of his young career.
Austin Theory will have his chance
a week from saturday to become wwe champion.
And you have to know Mr. McMahon had to be ultra pleased
with Austin Theory's accomplishments, last week here on RAW.
Everything Theory has done over the past several weeks
has been to impress one man, that man.
The Chairman, Mr. McMahon.
Speaking of impressive.
Speaking of someone who always entertains the crowd,
the EST still has her dancing steps.
The strongest, the fastest, the toughest, you could go on all night.
[bell dinging]
The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first from Knoxville, Tennessee,
Bianca Belair!
Bianca Belair always all smiles and oozing confidence.
For Bianca Belair and Nikki A.S.H. set to go one-on-one
before they face each other inside the Elimination Chamber.
It's Belair and Nikki, next!
Right, on RAW.
And her opponent, almost a superhero,
Nikki A.S.H.
No lack of confidence on the face of Nikki A.S.H.
But she's gonna need all of it at the Elimination Chamber.
The winner earns a RAW Women's Championship
opportunity at WrestleMania and still one spot left to be filled.
The question still remains.
Who will be RAW Women's Champion
come WrestleMania?
It could very well be Lita.
[bell dinging]
And they are squaring off. Nikki A.S.H. against the EST.
Listen, I find Nikki A.S.H. as obnoxious and unlikable
as just about anybody, but professionally speaking,
Nikki has done an incredible job since we've seen this transformation.
What was once an anchor in their tag team
with Rhea Ripley has become a motivating force.
Nikki is taking shortcuts
maybe she wouldn't have taken in the past,
and it served her very well.
Well, some would say that Nikki's been residing in an alternate universe lately.
She lost to Rhea Ripley last week, claimed it was a victory in proving
that Rhea Ripley was the reason that her partnership fell apart.
Well, she said, "I prove she's the villain and I prove she's the bully."
-A little bully tactic there. -Nikki was looking for something.
Bianca thought she had solved it and scouted it.
But Nikki, the veteran, called an audible
and dropped Bianca's leg And look at the top of your screen.
Nikki A.S.H. just coming unglued on the EST.
Absolutely teeing off.
Here's the clear difference between the Nikki A.S.H. of old and present day.
This Nikki A.S.H. has no conscience.
Has no guilt over what she does.
It's all about Nikki A.S.H., 24 hours a day.
And she's had a vicious edge.
You can see that going after the left leg
of Bianca Belair, half crab position.
Brutal on the knee and the back.
Biance Belair.
Bianca Belair right now going nowhere.
Somehow trying to inch her way to the rope to break the hold.
Listen, this is the road to WrestleMania.
Since the Royal Rumble, you can't predict
what is going to happen next?
Nikki A.S.H. could be
the contender for the RAW Women's title come WrestleMania.
It could hypothetically be Nikki A.S.H.
versus Lita at WrestleMania or Belair.
Let's stick to possibility and you look at Bianca Belair,
someone who is continually rising to the occasion.
We saw it at Survivor Series, as a sole survivor.
We saw a stellar performance again at the Royal Rumble match.
Bianca Belair could turn a lot of heads inside the chamber.
Because of moves like that.
Remember Nikki A.S.H, former RAW Women's Champion?
Bianca was able to deliver the follow away slam
but on one wheel, Bianca's hurt.
She can't pull moves like that on one foot.
And when you neutralize the power of Bianca Belair,
Maybe I spoke too soon.
Even on one leg, still the strongest.
Two in a row, could she make it three on one leg?
She's asking too much.
Went to the well once too often.
The elbow right on the chin of Nikki A.S.H.
Belair, now from the middle rope.
We know she's athletic.
We know she's powerful.
But Nikki A.S.H. did a great job going off that leg early.
Take away some of that athleticism.
Again, I'm not sure how much damage that really did
to affect Bianca Belair, who is muscling up.
Nikki A.S.H. on one--
Wise! Beautiful suplex. Could be over.
Kick out just in time for Nikki A.S.H.
Incredible guts right now we are seeing from Bianca Belair.
Bianca trying to rally the WWE Universe behind her here in Denver.
Nikki A.S.H. begging for a little mercy. Tricky move there.
Nikki's got a wealth of experience under her belt.
-In this business around the-- -Tornado DDT!
Could we see the up set? Shoulders down!
Barely in time, kick out for Bianca Belair.
Extremely close calls.
Take another look. Nikki A.S.H., Tornado DDT.
Nearly enough to put the EST away.
Oh, my God!
Just kicked the side of Nickki A.S.H.'s head.
Into the ring post but now Bianca wants the K.O.D.
On one leg, can she do it?
And she does.
Face down goes Nikki A.S.H.
One, two, three and it's over!
[bell dinging]
-On one leg! -Here's you winner,
Bianca Belair!
It's going to take toughness.
It's going to take determination.
It's going to take grit inside the Elimination Chamber
and Bianca showed plenty of it tonight in this match-up.
First, driving Nikki's skull first.
Into the ring post, and then they A.S.H, the K.O.D.
Bianca's gonna be looking to dish out several of those
inside the Elimination Chamber, one week from Saturday.
WWE network on Peacock.
When it comes to the Elimination Chamber,
you've got to be looking at a heavy favorite
when you talk about the EST.
[people shouting]
No, this way.
I know where they at.
Keep up with me. Wait, wait, wait.
I know they in here.
I saw him go this way.
Come on, let's go.
I think it's clear.
Look…
I don't know if I've ever told you this, Reggie.
But thank you for everything you do for me.
And always having my back.
-Of course. -And for being such a nice guy.
I'm a better champion because of you.
You're just so sweet.
-Okay, Dana, can I ask you something? -Yes.
You said all of these sweet things about me.
Like I'm a nice guy and you appreciate me.
-And then you kissed me on the cheek. -Yes, I did. Reggie.
I guess I'm just trying to figure out what does all this mean?
It means that we're friends, like really good friends.
-And I hope that never changes. -It won't.
Oh.
-I'm so sorry. -No, it's okay.
No, no, I just got a big-- Let's get out of here!
[indistinct shouting]
Keep your hands off of me, I know they're hiding here.
Y'all can run but you can't hide!
It's no use, they're hiding.
And running too.
It's just a matter of time.
I'm gonna get my baby back.
I'm on to y'all.
-Yeah. -Let's go.
Come on, follow me.
This, this way.
This way,
No time for romance if you want to be a champion.
Poor Reggie just found himself in the friend zone.
I know what that's like.
[bell dinging]
The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first from Louisville, Quebec, Canada.
Weighing in at 266 pounds.
Kevin Owens!
The man can take a superhuman amount of punishment
and he thinks he has a pathway to the WWE
Championship if he defeats Austin Theory,
gets added to the Elimination Chamber.
Will we find out? Next.
Welcome back to a very motivated Kevin Owens, came up short
against Austin Theory last week.
[upbeat music playing]
Here he is, the blue chip.
Introducing first, Atlanta, Georgia, weighing in at 220 pounds.
Austin Theory!
Austin Theory is brimming with confidence.
Understandably so.
Theory earned his right to compete inside the Elimination Chamber.
For the WWE C8hampionship one week from Saturday.
Streaming live, WWE Network on Peacock.
The All Mighty WWE Champion Bobby Lashley, defends against Brock Lesnar,
Seth Freakin Rollins Riddle, Austin Theory and AJ Styles.
One man whose name is notably absent from the list,
Kevin Owens, because it was last week
that Theory had to defeat Owens, thus preventing KO
from entering the Elimination Chamber.
But he thinks he can earn an opportunity tonight.
Let's say Austin is unable
to compete at the Elimination Chamber…
You don't talk while Theory's taking a selfie, okay?
Throws him off.
There's a lot of concentration involved to take the perfect selfie.
Heaven forbid.
Speaking of selfies.
He's the one, offense pointed at him.
That's a picture he doesn't like.
I don't know that it's really realistic to believe
that if Kevin Owens wins here tonight,
he'll earn Austin Theory's spot in the Elimination Chamber.
Dropkick to the back of Owens' neck.
Trying to get it over early, Cover!
You know what, Byron? I actually agree with you.
On what you just said that it's probably not likely.
So if I'm Kevin Owens, we know how Kevin Owens loves to be ruthless.
Owens has that sixth, seventh gear that just he turns up the heat on an opponent.
Maybe Owens needs to take Austin Theory out of the equation physically by force.
Injure Austin Theory.
Make it so Theory can't compete.
And maybe then KO earned that spot.
I would hate to see that happen,
but to your point, that is a real possibility.
That would force the hand of WWE officials Sonya Deville
and Adam Pearce to find a replacement.
But in order to do that, he's gonna-- Oh, my God.
Need all of his arsenal right now.
Covered by Austin Theory. Early kick out from Kevin Owens,
Thought you could pin me early?
The double leg by Theory.
Saw a fire in the eyes of the upstart Austin Theory
raining down left hands on Kevin Owens.
And we haven't seen this from Austin Theory yet.
That's the big question for Austin Theory inside the Elimination Chamber.
How aggressive, how vicious
can Austin Theory get to survive in that environment?
But we will find out for sure.
Or else Austin Theory won't survive the environment.
May not survive this environment here.
against a highly motivated Kevin Owens.
It's the intensity in the eyes of Kevin Owens right now
that allows Owens to do superhuman things.
But just in time.
Austin Theory, getting out of the way.
Wisely.
You have to imagine Kevin Owens' neck.
probably not feeling too great after the gnarly impact
on the ring stairs we saw earlier in the night.
I couldn't believe that. I couldn't believe that taking--
He's gonna do it again!
Kevin Owens' not going for it twice.
You like the stairs? Have a bite, kid.
Look at the toughness of Owens.
Off the top of the stairs,
Wiping out Austin Theory.
You can call Kevin Owens a liar but he is still a fighter.
This is an absolute brawl against Austin Theory.
Owens' taking control.
Clear the deck.
Cannonball coming!
-Listen to the WWE Universe -Full speed!
Right to head of Austin Theory!
Kevin needs to make a cover.
This is almost a strange situation, the WWE Universe tonight
almost rallying behind Kevin Owens.
United by their dislike of Austin Theory.
They're loving him here in Denver.
I don't understand that if I had guessed it…
[exclaims]
Frogs splashed from the apron.
Or it could be they just love vicious attacks,
because there's been a lot of lows from Kevin Owens.
The WWE knows that when you get what you pay for
with Kevin Owens, he's a proven commodity.
He's paid his dues. He works hard.
Each and every night, cover!
Right before three.
Owens takes risks
such as we're witnessing yet again and when you're Austin Theory,
a lot of the WWE Universe is still learning who this Theory kid is.
And when Austin Theory comes out night after night
and it is exactly as good as he claims to be,
it gets under people's skin, including Kevin Owens.
You know what you get.
You're getting passion.
You're getting intensity.
You may get a victory here against Theory.
Look at the left hand by Theory rocks KO.
Thinking ATL.
-Owens is able to block -But for the stunner!
Close call!
Oh, driven down!
That's gotta be it!
One, two…
Just in time!
That right shoulder up.
A look of disbelief washing over the face of Austin Theory.
And thinking to himself, I can't have my momentum derailed
before the biggest match-up of my career.
And, above all else, Theory can't disappoint Mr. McMahon.
All of those things together right now,
motivating a battered Austin Theory to keep going.
Theory making he long climb to the top rope.
Last week it did not work out in Theory's favor.
-Austin Theory-- -Superplex.
He wants to prove that last week's victory was no fluke.
Upping the ante here against Kevin Owens.
Theory able to escape.
Owens all alone in the middle rope, joined again by Austin Theory.
-Who will get the offense? Oh, yes! -Oh, no!
The fireman's carry.
That's gotta be it!
One, two…
The crowd here cannot believe it.
They better start believing.
Everybody watching here better start believing
that Austin Theory is as advertised.
Does it end right here for Austin Theory?
Owens from the top.
-[exclaims] -He's up just in time.
And Austin Theory wisely
rolling to the outside, stalking Kevin Owens.
Look at that dropkick!
Here, he gets rocked!
Stunner!
To the cover, shoulders down!
Hard-earned victory for Kevin Owens!
Here is your winner,
Kevin Owens!
Corey, you are 100% correct.
This crowd here in Denver carried Kevin Owens.
I agree with you completely.
Kevin Owens fed off the energy of the WWE Universe.
All because of the mutual dislike of Austin Theory.
United by Theory's disdain.
But it proved to pay off for Kevin Owens tonight.
We've got a question now. Will KO earn a spot in the chamber?
This is my shot!
This is so awesome.
We went out there and we just won the Quiz Bowl.
We just got another opportunity to win back our tag team championships, dude.
Wait a minute, Riddle. Don't jump ahead of yourself.
You've got a hell of an opportunity coming up pretty soon.
You're fighting in the Elimination Chamber for the WWE Championship.
Now, take it from me. I've been in a handful of those bad boys.
And that's a very unforgiving structure, to say the least.
But if somehow you walk out of the chamber with that title around your waist,
you are going to main event WrestleMania as the WWE champion.
But before you think about the title,
WrestleMania, the Elimination Chamber,
any of that, you've got to focus on tonight.
Tonight you face Seth Rollins.
in Singles competition out in that ring.
Take it from me, once again.
You do not want to take Seth Rollins lightly, either, man.
There's a reason why they call him the architect, okay.
He's going to do whatever he has to do to pick up that "W."
So tonight, all you have to do is focus on Rollins.
You got it, Randy.
Hey, Randy, I was just thinking, all I really have to do
is win the Elimination Chamber,
and then if we win back our tag team championships, I'll be a double champion.
And we'll be the tag team champions.
And how sweet would that be?
And, hey, remember because we won
the Quiz Bowl tonight, I'm throwing a little RK-Broga party next week.
It should be pretty sweet.
Kind of like Animal House, you know, you think you can make it?
How about we focus on tonight?
You're right, Randy. Focus on Seth tonight.
Got it.
You're wearing your toga? Are you not?
RK-Broga party? Are you kidding me?
Oh, the WWE Universe,
They know their history.
They know their legends.
They know their icons.
That's Lita.
No doubt. One of the best of all time.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome WWE Hall of Famer.
Lita!
What few weeks it has been for Lita competing in the Women's
Royal Rumble match last week, surprising the RAW Women's champion,
Big time Becky Lynch and conniving her way
into a RAW Women's championship opportunity.
At the Elimination Chamber, we will hear from the WWE Hall of Famer live, next
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I see my prey on the horizon.
The weak within the herd.
Unaware of the patient predator.
I cannot be contained for much longer.
Soon I will have my trophies.
Hall of Famer Lita last week on RAW.
She did a great job of, let's just say, provoking big time bets.
You are the G.O.A.T, right?
I am the G.O.A.T.
Yes, thank you.
The one thing that I respect above anything
is that you're a fighting champion, you never back down from a challenge.
I am a fighting champion.
I never back down from a challenge.
And what are you getting at here?
Me and you at Elimination Chamber?
Uh, no.
If you're scared, just say you're scared.
I am many things, what I am not is scared.
If you want to match at Elimination Chamber, you've got it.
Becky Lynch reluctantly obliged Lita's request, but think about this guys.
It has been a decade since Lita has had a singles match here in WWE.
What a comeback story it would be if Lita could find a way to defeat
Big Time Becky Lynch in becoming the new RAW Women's Champion a week
from Saturday at the Elimination Chamber.
[crowd chanting] Lita!
I had no idea I would be on Monday Night RAW
in Denver a couple of weeks ago.
I don't know, though. After being in the Royal Rumble
with some of the top stars, I started to feel like I was home.
Come on. I was in there with Charlotte Flair.
Ronda Rousey.
Bianca Belair.
The nightmare Rhea Ripley.
But you know, there is one person.
One person that was very conspicuous
by her absence in the Royal Rumble.
A woman at the top of her game, a woman there building glass ceilings
at this point for her to smash them down.
And I thought, hey, I'm going to go for broke.
I went straight to RAW and issued a challenge to Becky Lynch.
I mean, we go back a long way.
I've wanted this match for a long time.
[upbeat music playing]
Be careful what you wish for?
Well, this is what stands in the way
of Lita's championship aspirations.
The RAW Women's champion of Big Time Becky Lynch.
Wow.
Wow. Wow, guys, do you have any idea how incredible it is?
To come out here and hear Lita say such amazing things about me.
Hey, no!
Hey, hey, hey!
For real, for real, for real.
It's one thing.
It's one thing for me to come out here night after night
and prove that I'm the best in the ring.
Prove it so much so that old Ronda's gone running scared.
But it is.
It is a whole different story to come out here
and hear it from your teenage idol.
And now…
[crowd chanting] Lita!
Now last week you came out here, you issued a challenge to me.
And initially I said no, and I would like to explain why.
Growing up, I worshiped you.
You showed me what was possible for a woman to do in WWE.
And then when I finally made it here,
there was a lot of people that turned their nose up at me.
But you weren't one of them.
You saw something in me.
You believed in me and you supported me.
And for that, I am eternally grateful.
I would go as far as to say that without Lita
there would be no Becky Lynch.
But now that there is a Becky Lynch,
there can be no Lita
Do you have any idea how hurtful it is
to have the one person you looked up to
more than anyone trying to take everything away from you?
This is the most important thing in my life
and this is the most important time of the year of WrestleMania season!
I have had to get rid of everything to become the champion I am.
I've had to get rid of friends. No problem.
I've had to get rid of the people. No problem.
And I will get rid of you.
No problem.
Because I'm at the prime of my career, I have beaten everybody
who has gotten in my way, and you may have helped me,
helped bring me up, but I will have no problem putting you down.
Hey, look, Beck. You speak the truth.
You're at the top of your game.
You are beating women night after night.
Odds are you're the odds on favorite.
I know that, and that's exactly why I'm here.
Look, I have no problem being the underdog.
I was just some punk rock dumpster-diving kid
that went out and chased my dreams.
But it was you guys
that helped me become a four time Women's Champion.
It is you guys that chanted my name
from the day I came out here and helped me live my dreams.
So while Becks, it may be true.
I haven't had a title shot in 15 years.
But there's something else that hasn't changed.
The WWE Universe still supports me to this day.
And as long as they're here, there's still a Lita.
So I'm okay with my odds.
But what you have to get okay with, girlfriend,
is how you're gonna feel when I walk out of Elimination Chamber,
a five time Women's Champion.
[crowd cheering]
All right. I'll leave you with the people.
Because that's all you're ever gonna have.
Lita was a step ahead.
Lita thought she had an answer but Becky Lynch went right handed.
Now Becky Lynch, unleashing on the Hall of Famer,
Going after Lita, right hand after right hand.
Going to the stomp.
Becky Lynch trying to send a clear message to Lita.
This is what you're in store for at Elimination Chamber.
With Becky Lynch, you can't be the future if the past is still present.
Lita is here.
Lita will challenge Big Time Becky Lynch
for the RAW Women's Championship a week from Saturday
at the Elimination Chamber, not finished.
Becky looking for the manhandle slam!
Lita fighting her way out.
Beautiful elbows.
Here it comes.
Twist of Fate, face down.
There is an equally emphatic message from Lita.
-We're not done just yet. -No, we're not.
-Let's take it to the extreme! -From the top!
Moonsault from the top rope.
If Lita lands that in Elimination Chamber,
she will indeed be a five time Women's champion.
That's a Hall of Fame statement, right there.
Lita knows she's the underdog.
Lita knows the odds are against her.
But you've got to believe Lita is confident
she can become RAW Women's champion.
Nothing more dangerous than a competitor who truly has nothing to lose.
Lita's playing with house money.
And Big Time Becks had better be ready for the fight of her life.
I absolutely cannot wait for this match-up.
Lita, Becky Lynch.
RAW Women's Championship.
And Elimination Chamber.
I'll handle it. I don't wanna talk about it right now.
Guys.
Just the two people I wanted to see.
You guys look great.
Strong suit games. Sonya, especially but this…
It's good too, Adam. I just wanted to double check with you guys.
Obviously, I know you saw what did to Austin Theory.
-Pretty awesome. -Congratulations.
Right? So I assume that means I'm…
I'm officially in the Elimination Chamber match, yeah?
Sorry, Kev, the answer's no.
The qualifying matches that took place last week.
They're final.
Come on. You got to be kidding me.
Look, you can't do this.
I'm nothing but genuine and honest.
I'm an upstanding guy all the time
and this is what I get?
You're gonna take-- You're telling me
you're gonna deprive the WWE Universe
of seeing me in the Elimination Chamber,
and win, so that I could go into WrestleMania
to main event with my best friend, is that what you're saying?
If you want to put it that way, then yes, you're correct.
Kevin, to be honest, you might not even be at WrestleMania.
Wait, what? No, you can't.
No, no, wait. You can't do this.
You can't take this away from me.
You know what? More importantly you can't take this away from the people of Texas.
Do you understand how much the people of Texas love me?
They love me almost as much as I love them.
Okay. No, no. You do this.
You're gonna get a riot on your hands by everybody in Texas. You don't understand.
You know that saying, "deep in the heart of Texas,"
that might as well be, "deep in the heart of Kevin."
Because that's how I feel.
No, I mean it. I'm serious.
That's how I feel about Texas.
Look, I've had so many incredible moments in Texas.
I won my universal title in Texas.
I became intercontinental champion in Texas.
My first WrestleMania was in Dallas, AT&T Stadium.
Listen, I need this.
The people of Texas need this. I need it.
Look, I love everything about Texas.
The cowboy hats, the cowboy boots, the rodeo, the bulls.
Look at this.
Do you see this? This might as well be a tattoo of the State of Texas.
Guys, you can't do this to me.
I have to be at WrestleMania.
They, the people need me on WrestleMania.
Look, I can tell you think I'm lying, but I'm not.
Guys, please, just, I need this, okay?
Just please think about it.
I didn't know he was popular in Texas, I had no idea.
Very, very popular in Texas, Kevin Owens is.
Spent a lot of time at the Four Sixes Ranch with Jimmy.
Add that to the list of lies.
[bell dinging]
The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first from Elmwood Park, New Jersey,
Liv Morgan!
What about motivated competitors?
Competitive Superstars looking for redemption?
I think Liv Morgan might be at the top of that list.
How many times can you say you're going to redeem yourself
before you actually do it?
Liv Morgan better put her money where her mouth is
and there is a big time challenge standing in the way in the form of Doudrop
who also has designs on being RAW Women's Champion.
Morgan, Doudrop live, next!
Here is Liv Morgan.
She's already booked her ticket into the structure that I can't believe
Superstars are fighting for a place in.
Two Superstars begin the match.
The other four will be locked in pods surrounding the Elimination Chamber.
They will be released at regularly scheduled intervals
and quite simply, the last one standing, wins.
And in this case, the last woman standing
will earn the right to face the RAW Women's Champion
at the most stupendous WrestleMania in history.
And there's still one more opportunity remaining. Who will it be?
Well, earlier today, we heard from Liv Morgan
about her motivation for this match.
I've been driving myself a little insane over the fact that I almost won
that RAW Women's Championship from Becky Lynch.
And if I'm being honest with myself.
That loss almost burned me but it didn't.
And now I have the chance to break five other women
in the Elimination Chamber match and move on to the main event of WrestleMania.
Watch me.
Oh, Liv, everybody is watching.
To see what you can do with this woman.
And her opponent, Doudrop!
She has speed, she had power.
And one thing we've seen as her career has progressed in RAW is a changed Doudrop.
New motivation.
Since coming to WWE, I've realized I used to be too passive.
Too shy, too nice
and nice doesn't make it here in WWE.
So I learned to get nasty.
And now everyone seems to be disrespecting me.
But I know why.
They're afraid of me.
Because I can splatter every single woman
on the roster, including Liv Morgan.
She has been fearsome in the ring, gentlemen.
A great performance against Becky Lynch, came up short.
That gave her a lot of confidence coming out of Royal Rumble.
Doudrop turned a lot of heads
by pushing Becky Lynch to the limit
and nearly capturing the RAW Women's Championship
When someone says push, I think about moves like that from Doudrop.
Cannot go toe-to-toe with her.
Liv Morgan has to know full well.
She's not gonna be able to compare power wise with Doudrop.
Doudrop just laughing at the effort of Liv Morgan thus far in this match.
Nice escape. To the back!
Right into the chinlock.
It's a smart strategy by Liv Morgan.
Utilizing all of her own body weight.
Trying to wear down Doudrop.
It's not going to happen quickly.
Morgan still holding on.
Doudrop in a position to power out and that's exactly what she does.
And with Liv Morgan, you got to wonder,
you can't drive a car forward looking in the rearview mirror.
She's motivated by her loss at day one
but it also seems like she needs to move past that
to develop a little bit as a competitor.
Could that be a factor tonight?
Crossbody lays out Liv Morgan.
Can she recover?
Look out!
Crushing impact by Doudrop. Into the cover!
Kickout just in time to Liv Morgan.
throwing everything but the kitchen sink at Doudrop.
So far, not much effect.
Liv Morgan's tenacity has brought her to this point in her career.
But Doudrop right now just overwhelming Morgan with power.
I think it all goes back to the performance
we saw from Doudrop at the Royal Rumble.
She is building off that new level of confidence
but we're seeing it right here against Liv Morgan.
Not just fast, not just powerful,
but now, using that technique, this gift wrap position,
we see all the time in jiu-jitsu. It slows opponents down.
They can't breathe. It takes all the energy out of them.
Morgan's got to find her way out. That's exactly what she's doing.
Couple of shots there having very little impact on Doudrop.
Now attacking the hamstring of Doudrop is Liv Morgan.
Make your opponent chop them down.
-You're not going to win a tug of war. -Absolutely not.
Good timing.
Getting those feet up just in time.
[exclaim] Dropkick off the middle rope!
Doudrop taken off her feet!
No small feat by Liv Morgan.
But does Liv have enough gas left in the tank to recover?
She's got to capitalize.
Get on a stunned Doudrop,
You can see Liv breathing heavy again.
You have to wonder if the altitude here in Denver
is playing a factor tonight in all of these match-ups.
As we take a look at the agility of Liv Morgan.
A double springboard dropkick. Right on target.
Doudrop goes down, but Liv hasn't been able to do anything with it.
Doudrop showing more movement here.
Doudrop.
I was about to say Doudrop up first, but no.
Liv Morgan springing to her feet.
That element of surprise!
Rocked Doudrop all the way to the middle rope!
Dropkick between the shoulder blades of Doudrop.
Liv Morgan continuing to move forward,
Step up, knee, rocks the jaw of Doudrop.
Momentum on the side of Liv Morgan,
[laughs] Down goes Doudrop!
Cover! One, two…
Right before three! Out gets Doudrop.
Liv was covering with everything she had but
Liv's weight was a little low on Doudrop's body.
Needed to put more of her own weight on Doudrop's shoulders.
Morgan has to continue to will herself on.
As we take another look at how close Liv Morgan came
to defeating Doudrop here in this match-up.
You see the pressure on the hips, to your point, Corey.
-Uh-oh. -I don't want to be here against Doudrop!
Face first goes Liv Morgan!
To the cover! One, two…
Still some heart, some fight left in Liv Morgan.
You got to be impressed with the effort and the determination
we're seeing from Liv especially after this.
How about we put a little respect where it's due, Saxton?
On Doudrop. Doudrop, who just almost won the match.
Doudrop, who is kicking the hell out of Live Morgan at the moment.
Incredible offense so far from Doudrop.
Not many on the roster can do what she can do.
Morgan looks spent but continues to fight.
Can't question the heart and the determination of Liv Morgan.
Doudrop making her climb.
-This could be it for Morgan! -Huge splash from the corner!
And it's over!
[bell dinging]
Here is your winner.
Doudrop!
That just kicked Doudrop's confidence to a whole new level.
And let's look at the devastation in her wake.
From the middle rope crushing splash,
flattens Liv Morgan and Doudrop
has got to be feeling on top of the world
as she heads towards the Elimination Chamber.
Absolutely right, Corey.
Perhaps an odds-on favorite when you look at Doudrop
and her chances of winning at the Elimination Chamber.
Earlier tonight, we saw Alexa Bliss
when her therapist started to make some progress.
When it comes to emotions about Lily.
There you go.
It's gonna be okay.
[sobbing]
We will once again revisit the ongoing therapeutic journey
of Alexa Bliss as she attempts to work her way back to Monday Night RAW.
Let's check out the latest chapter, next!
[instrumental music playing]
When you handed me the replica of Lily last week, you cried
but you didn't react in an aggressive manner.
That once again is progress.
So tell me, what was your week like?
Did you have any issues controlling your emotions?
Well, I was driving down the freeway the other day
and this car cut me off, almost hit me.
I thought I was gonna have a really bad day.
But you know what I did?
I took a deep breath,
controlled my anger and went on about my day.
And then I went to the mall.
As I was pulling into the parking lot,
this car cuts me off and takes my parking spot.
I got out of my car. I went to approach them.
But you know what I did? I took a deep breath.
I controlled my anger, got in my car and found a new parking spot.
Excellent. Dare I say it again?
Progress.
And then I was at the grocery store, standing in a 30-minute checkout line.
A real long line finally, my turn to check out
and this evil creature of a woman
cuts right in front and starts paying for her groceries.
Can you describe what this "evil creature" looked like?
Sure.
Yeah, she had like this…
Rainbow hair.
These big old eyes, kind of like buttons.
She had this really deep red lipstick.
It almost looked like she had blood smeared all over her face.
And then her teeth. My god, her teeth.
Her teeth, they almost looked like…
Little skulls.
Did that make you angry?
Well, I threw her down aisle three and whacked her with a loaf of bread.
But…
You know I did after that? I took a deep breath,
controlled my anger and left the store.
Okay.
I think we still have some more work to do.
[chuckles]
Excuse me, Seth. Before your match against Riddle.
Do you care to elaborate on
what it's going to take to walk out
of that Elimination Chamber as WWE Champion?
[laughs]
Kev, do you even know who you are talking to right now?
Look, nothing against the other five men
who are inside the Elimination Chamber with me.
It's no fault of theirs but they simply are not me.
[laughs]
And my resume, my resume.
It speaks for itself.
But the one thing that I have not done his headline
WrestleMania, as the WWE Champion.
[softly] That changes this year.
That changes this year because it is my time.
It is my year, so I don't give a damn
if you're Brock Lesnar or Bobby Lashley
or AJ Styles or Austin Theory or Riddle.
[softly] Because that means you're not me.
So let me ask you one more time.
Do you know who you're talking to?
You are talking to a visionary.
You are talking to a revolutionary.
You are talking to the winner
of the Elimination Chamber and the next WWE Champion.
You are talking to Seth Freakin' Rollins!
[laughs maniacally]
He does bring a certain something when he walks to the ring.
Can't argue with that.
Much earned confidence from the visionary.
[bell dinging]
The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first from Davenport, Iowa, weighing in at 217 pounds.
Seth Freakin' Rollins!
One thing about his footwork is he's dancing.
He's not limping like he was last week, Corey.
Seems to have healed very well from the beating
he took at Royal Rumble.
Seth Freakin' Rollins is essentially a real life Wolverine.
He's got unbelievable healing powers.
He's got unbelievable physical attributes.
But Seth will need to put them all on the line.
As he goes one-on-one with one half of the RAW
Tag team champion, Riddle for the very first time ever.
It's live and it's next on Monday Night RAW.
Get ready to see an angry Beast Incarnate stabbed in the back by Roman Reigns
and Paul Heyman at Royal Rumble, five days away
from the Elimination Chamber.
That's right. The Beast Incarnate will be live in Indianapolis next week.
On Monday Night RAW on Syfy.
Earlier tonight, we saw the Phenomenal one
secure a victory over the United States Champion, Damian Priest.
Next week, Styles looks to make it official
and head to the Elimination Chamber, potentially leaving as a double champion.
AJ Styles, Damian Priest, United States title, next week.
I thought Riddle was being facetious about this.
But it's actually gonna happen,
to celebrate winning the Academic Challenge
RK-Bro will put their own spin on the classic toga party
with an RK-Broga party next week
live on RAW, right here on Syfy.
I may have a different view, just saying.
You sound like a guy who has an actual toga at home.
I may have one.
There's the visionary Seth Freakin' Rollins.
If this is any indicator, he has a ton of confidence
going into this match, but I think he might need it.
And his opponent, he is one half of RK-Bro.
Riddle!
Corey, this is his chance to prove he's not just smart.
Listen, I have never questioned Riddle's ability inside the ring.
I don't think he's the brightest star in the sky, but it doesn't matter
because when you're that tough, you can be as dumb as you want.
Riddle is the real deal from belt to belt, make no mistake about it.
I think we are about to see a banger.
Well, right now, we're about to see the flops fly and the doves soar.
And imagine, guys.
It's a real the possibility that Riddle could leave
the Elimination Chamber, one more time.
It's so sweet. As the new WWE champion!
It's a scary thought but it could be reality
as Riddle will join his opponent tonight.
Seth Freakin' Rollins, The Beast Incarnate, Brock Lesnar
and Austin Theory as they all challenge for Bobby Lashley's
WWE Championship inside of the dreaded Elimination Chamber.
Right now they are all smiles.
Riddle and Seth Freakin' Rollins.
Next week, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Be ready.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
It's going to be an amazing show.
The Beast will be in the house.
Great athleticism out of the gate by both of these athletes.
Hard to keep track of exactly where Seth Rollins is.
I'm kind of wondering, watching this match.
Did Riddle heed the advice of Randy Orton?
Not to think about Elimination Chamber.
Just focused solely on Seth Rollins right into the armbar combo.
Rollins, very wisely grasping to the bottom rope.
Forcing Riddle to break the hold.
and now Rollins with a boot to the mid-section.
I think Seth Rollins has to be wary of submission skills of Riddle.
You don't want to get mixed up in a striking contest with Riddle, too
Exactly, Riddle is the kind of guy that can hit you four or five times
before you even realize you're in a fight.
And Seth Rollins all swagger--
Right to the triangle to a hurricanrana!
You cannot give Riddle a small opening because he does things like this.
-Thinking shin to face? -Look out fellas!
[exclaiming]
Rebounding off the barricade is Riddle!
Seth Rollins, right now wearing down the submission specialist.
So far, pretty much had his way with Riddle.
Riddle's had his moments but Seth, really on fire.
As impressive as Riddle has been,
he's no match experience-wise for Seth Freakin' Rollins.
This is a guy who has done it all.
An excellent competitor, also a big size advantage.
He's been using it. But now-- oh!
Riddle gets caught by Rollins, who continues the onslaught,
He's thinking of the big move, but it's high risk, high reward.
And to your point, Corey, a veteran like Seth Rollins,
is always gonna be ready with the counter.
Rollins, now to the top rope.
This will not end well.
Savoring this moment just a little bit. [exclaims]
That's got to be it, gentlemen,
Stomped his head right through the canvas, to the cover!
Kick out by Riddle. I don't know how.
But we know about the incredible motive,
the incredible endurance that Riddle has.
As we take another look at the jarring impact.
Two feet to the chest of Riddle,
who manages to hang on.
That's all he's doing right now is hanging on.
He has guts. He has tenacity, but…
Everything going the way of the visionary Seth Rollins.
-Feeling himself, big smile. -At full speed.
He tries to escape.
Rollins right there to catch him, Riddle lands on his feet.
-Seth Freakin' Rollins-- -Going for the clothesline, but caught!
Riddle with the overhead kick caught Rollins right in the orbital bone.
It's gonna be tough to see Rollins in a lot of pain right now,
Riddle with a little bit of daylight to recover.
And that is all Riddle needed.
Riddle's got new life in this match-up now.
The arm right to the face!
Look at the elevation on that shot from Riddle.
Seth Freakin Rollins with an expertly placed elbow.
Riddle a step ahead.
My goodness!
Launching Seth Freakin' Rollins right over his head.
Rollins had the wherewithal to get the knees up just in time.
Every trick in the book.
Seth Freakin' Rollins has it.
But don't count Riddle out!
All the way to the outside goes Rollins.
Now Riddle looking to meet him there.
Shin, right to the chest!
Rollins is down. But Riddle not finished.
-Look out! -Are you kidding me?
My god, hellacious impact
on the outside of the ring.
Riddle back to a vertical base.
Seth Freakin' Rollins doesn't even know where he's at.
Again, high risk, high reward.
-What?! -[bell dinging]
Kevin Owens out of the timekeepers' area!
Seth's alleged best friend.
He just got his best friend disqualified.
Yeah, Riddle's got a best friend too, a top tier fighter.
And his name is Randy Orton.
And he is sprinting to the ring
with pain in his eyes!
RKO!
That's how you equalize a threat!
And the ring belongs to Seth Freakin' Rollins and Randy Orton.
Orton, Rollins face to face.
What's going to go down?
Okay, we can't believe what we are seeing.
It is our RK-Bro versus Seth Freakin' Rollins and Kevin Owens.
During the break, Adam Pearce made it official.
It's an official tag match.
Pearce said, "Hey, Randy, you want to fight Kevin Owens?
Let's make it a tag team match." Here we are!
I mean, they're playing with him.
Orton, ricocheting out of the turnbuckle
taking out Seth Freakin' Rollins,
much to the delight of the WWE Universe here in Denver.
Randy Orton, fired up after watching
his tag partner, Riddle, get attacked by Kevin Owens.
He just rushed in right when he was getting momentum
against Seth Freakin' Rollins.
You have to understand, Kevin.
Kevin Owens right now is a man without a country.
A man without a path to WrestleMania.
So Kevin's got a lot on his mind.
Obviously, Owens wants to make an impact.
What better way than to make an impact
alongside your best friend?
Randy Orton just smashed into our table.
Rollins with his eyes on Orton.
Orton, looking to counter!
Smashing the spine of Seth Freakin' Rollins!
You can see the agony in the eyes of the visionary.
And right now Orton, in complete control.
Rollins in trouble, tag is made. Riddle, now legal.
Back to where it all began.
Riddle and Rollins.
And he's got some help this time around.
To the cover! Shoulders down.
Kickout by Seth Freakin' Rollins.
Elevated assisted Floating Bro.
Let's get that a new name. Like Bro Jackson?
I'm with that. That is the new name.
I'm calling it a Bro Jackson.
Tag made by Kevin Owens.
I don't think Riddle knows that Kevin is a legal man
-He does now! -Superkick!
Owens has basically been in a state of disillusion.
Finding out that he will not be part of the fray at the Elimination Chamber,
and now taking out all of his frustration on Riddle.
And as Austin Theory found out first hand, Owens is in a hell of a mood tonight.
Owens getting into a shouting contest with the Viper.
Tempers are incredibly high right now.
Yeah, you could say Kevin Owens doesn't have the most friends
in the locker room but he and Seth Rollins
did work well together at day one and at the fatal four way later.
They did team well together.
Beautiful move, shoulders down.
Kickout just in time by Riddle.
So there is a little bit of a history with these gentlemen.
Mocking Randy Orton is Kevin Owens.
We don't need to incite the Viper.
We know The Viper's had anger issues in the past.
Maybe Kevin Owens is trying to use those issues against Orton.
Good teamwork, now, with a helpless Riddle,
[Owens] Let me see that axe handle!
-Top row! -Axe handle right to the forehead.
[Owens] And that's why this is our show!
Well, the crowd was on his side earlier.
I don't know about now.
Again, the crowd was rooting for Kevin Owens
because of their disdain for Austin Theory.
Now, this is the Kevin Owens we're all used to.
-Put it what way. -The sadism of Seth Freakin' Rollins,
stomping on the knuckles of Riddle,
Now, going after, it looks like the nose.
Rollins, in the back of his mind thinking about building that mental momentum
as he heads towards the Elimination Chamber.
As you said earlier on tonight, he wants to headline WrestleMania.
As WWE champion for the first time in his career,
[exclaims]
Riddle answers back with a series of strikes of his own.
Rapid fire forearms to Rollins, who stops Riddle dead in his tracks.
Seth Rollins has belief in his own purpose.
A purpose, he believes he's destined to be champion.
He wants momentum heading into Elimination Chamber.
You can see it in everything he does.
You've got Kevin Owens, who is determined to find a place
for himself in Texas at WrestleMania, where you think of the great.
The greats that have come out of Texas,
you got your JBL, Terry Funk, Kevin Owens.
I mean, it's the logical progression.
Kevin Owens, are you serious right now?
He identifies as Texan.
Countering the leg lock. He knows how to do that.
KO is from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Just for the record.
Beautiful clothesline.
That's right outside San Antonio, right?
You need a new GPS.
Mocking the apex predator.
-Thinking his thoughts right now. -To the cover!
Kick out by Riddle.
It's desperation right now, for Riddle. Riddle desperately
has to find a way to make a tag to Randy Orton.
And he's in the wrong corner right now.
Eating some turnbuckle, courtesy of Kevin Owens.
I felt that from here.
Riddle striking Owens, striking Rollins.
Do whatever he can to try to escape this predicament.
Battling his way out but two on one.
He just can't overcome those odds.
Rollin's the legal superstar once again.
Stomping away on Riddle.
Look at that referee back turn and look at the--
The illegal move.
And obviously, Randy Orton having a hard time
containing his emotions, very helpless right now on the apron.
All Orton can do is watch.
Rollins with a deep front face lock applied on Riddle.
This is a smart strategy for Seth Freakin' Rollins.
Slowly wearing down Riddle while expending minimal energy
of his own this deep into a match.
Which Rollins couldn't even prepare for.
This was supposed to be one-on-one, and it devolved into this chaos.
Riddle didn't expect to see that.
Cheap shot to…
Randy Orton, superkick to Riddle, everything going the way
of Seth Freakin' Rollins and Kevin Owens right now,
Riddle in major peril.
Rollins looking to strike from the air!
All the way to the roof and nobody home.
Riddle out of the way at the last possible second.
But at this point, as Orton struggles to make his way to the apron,
Riddle crawling!
Kevin Owens gets the tag first.
He's making sure Riddle goes nowhere.
Trying desperately to fight out of the clutches of Kevin Owens
-Big kick from KO. -Step up knee!
Down goes Owens.
And for once, Riddle is on the correct side of the ring.
This is the best opportunity Riddle has had this entire match
-to make the tag to The Viper. -And he does!
Here comes The Viper and he is fired up.
Unleashing on Rollins!
Same thing for Kevin Owens!
And it's now Randy Orton who is owning the moment.
I would love to put this away right now
at the expense of Seth Freakin' Rollins.
Familiar option in the playbook.
Well, that's got to be the end.
Or perhaps the beginning of the end, Jimmy.
Hear this crowd here in Denver, they know what's coming.
A dangerous man is in a dark place.
The Viper was coiled, ready to strike, the tag was made.
I don't know if Rollins is aware Riddle is legal for RK-Bro.
Owens meets a knee from Riddle, down goes Rollins.
Could Riddle be the hero of RK-Bro now?
-[exclaims] -Rolling elbow.
Good night, Riddle!
This would put it away!
Huge stomp by Seth Freakin' Rollins!
Shoulders down, could it be over?
It is!
[bell dinging]
Here are you winners.
The team of Kevin Owens and Seth Freakin' Rollins!
A match that had everything we didn't expect.
But Seth Rollins gets the momentum
he craves heading into Elimination Chamber.
What does this do to RK-Bro who earlier in the night
earned a future RAW Tag team title opportunity?
For Orton and Riddle, to be defeated tonight,
can't sit well with the Viper.
[exclaims]
It didn't sit well at all.
Did he get some payback?
With an RKO.
Rollins on the side of victory tonight.
But it's RK-Bro, making the final statement.
Seth Freakin' Rollins with a big step
toward the Elimination Chamber at the WWE Championship. Bro.