[intro music playing]
[John Cena] Then.
-[glass shattering] -[The Rock] If you smell…
-[bell tolling] -[Cena] Now.
-[Triple H] The king of kings… -[Cena] You can't see me…
[Cena] Forever.
Together.
[Owens] It's official, I don't have a match at WrestleMania.
But you know what, I can accept that now cause I think I found a way to get there.
I want to have the biggest,
most stupendous KO show in history.
And I wanna do it at WrestleMania.
I have the perfect guest in mind.
Someone who embodies the state of Texas
like no one else because just like the state of Texas,
he is a broken down shell of his former self.
Living on past glory.
Look, we haven't seen this guy in a while and I bet
he's probably drinking beer all day, all night like the redneck he is.
His knees are so shot, that when he was in WWE
he needed to wear knee braces just to get through his matches.
I know you're watching and I don't think you have the guts to show up.
But the bottom line, is I am calling you out,
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
[engine roaring]
Kevin Owens, I want to thank you.
I want to thank you for waking something up deep inside me
that I have kept buried for 19 years.
Ever since you started running that damn mealy mouth of yours,
talking about the state of Texas, the great state of Texas,
you got my attention.
And why would you want to do that, Kevin?
I can think of two reasons.
One, you are one dumb son-of-a-bitch.
And two…
you are fixing to get your ass kicked by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
Whether you want to call this KO Show,
a match, a fight, a brawl, whatever.
At WrestleMania, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
is gonna open one last can of whoop-ass
on you, Kevin Owens.
And that's the bottom line 'cause "Stone Cold" said so.
[Jimmy] Welcome to Monday Night RAW in Jacksonville, Florida
as we head toward the most stupendous
two-night WrestleMania in WWE history.
We have a whole roster looking to flip their spot
including KO.
[Saxton] But no one on the roster is as brilliant as Kevin Owens.
Ask and he shall receive.
Kevin Owens, he who speaks with a forked tongue
now finds himself in the spotlight in Dallas, Texas.
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, Kevin Owens!
[Jimmy] It may not be the wisest decision of Kevin Owens' life,
calling down the thunder, calling out the rattlesnake.
But the result was exactly what Kevin Owens was looking for.
[Corey] That coveted spot in WrestleMania.
You got 19 years of pent up aggression
from a Texas Rattlesnake coming at you.
[audience booing]
Hey, yo.
What you're looking at right now,
is the happiest Canadian camper in the world.
[crowd booing]
Because ladies and gentlemen,
it's official,
I am going to WrestleMania!
[audience booing]
And as far as I am concerned,
I'm not just going to WrestleMania,
I am going to the main event of WrestleMania, Saturday,
because my guest on that night for the KO show
is none other than the greatest of all time,
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
[crowd cheering]
You know,
for a minute there, it looked like all hope was lost…
for me, being at WrestleMania, so you know what I did?
I used my superior Canadian intellect
[clicks tongue]
and I started thinking.
What can I do? And that's when I got it.
I know what to do.
Since none of these yellow-teethed, mouth-breathing Texans
can turn down a challenge, why not challenge
the absolute embodiment of Texas himself?
See, I knew "Stone Cold" would accept,
and now
I gotta say, I'm pretty proud of myself
because now, the entire world…
[all chanting] USA, USA…
Yeah, and the entire world, including the USA
gets to witness the most stupendous KO show of all time
as I decimate and smear old "Stone Cold" all over Texas
from Dallas to Austin to San Antonio
to Corpus Christi and back to Laredo.
[booing]
Steve, I heard you loud and clear.
I heard you say you're coming to WrestleMania
to open one last can of whoop-ass on me.
Moi?
Uh-uh, that's not gonna be happening.
The only can
that's gonna be opened
is a nice cold can of Canadian beer
after I'm done with you.
Oh yeah. And you know what? I don't even like beer.
But I'm gonna make an exception on that night.
Because, Steve, mark my words,
nobody will be saying, Oh Hell Yea
when I'm done with you. In fact,
everyone is going to be saying, oh hell no,
as they watch me beat the living hell out of you.
And that's the bottom line.
'Cause KO said so.
[Jimmy] What the hell?
[Corey] Kevin Owens just stunned the camera man.
[Jimmy] Our defenseless camera man got hit with a stunner by KO.
[Saxton] Has Kevin lost his mind?
[Jimmy] It may appear that way on the surface, Saxton,
but I believe Kevin Owens thinks he knows exactly what he's doing.
Owens is trying to get under the scales of the Rattlesnake.
Prior to WrestleMania, Saturday.
[Saxton] Kevin Owens is so wired up,
he's gonna pay for that WrestleMania, Saturday.
This is how you want to send a message to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin,
be careful what you wish for, Kevin Owens.
[Jimmy] Like it or not, it is official.
WrestleMania Saturday.
The most stupendous two-night WrestleMania in history.
We'll bear witness to the most stupendous KO show in history
with very special guest, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
and after what we just witnessed, it looks crystal clear to me.
Kevin Owens wants to defang the Rattlesnake in the heart of Texas.
[Corey] Here's someone who never takes a shot at a defenseless target.
[Jimmy] The United States Champion is in the house in Jacksonville.
The Prince with revenge on his mind, here tonight on RAW.
[cheering]
-[cheering] -[bell dinging]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland,
he is the United States Champion,
Finn Bálor!
[Saxton] Talk about payback on the mind for Finn Bálor 'cause
ever since Bálor defeated Damian Priest to become United States Champion,
Bálor has been the target of the newfound, aggressive Priest.
Well, indeed, tonight is the night where Finn Bálor will have the opportunity
for payback as he goes one-on-one with Damian Priest.
[Corey] And Bálor had better be ready for a fight as he stands toe-to-toe
with the unhinged, dangerous, sinister Damian Priest,
live, next.
[Jimmy] Ladies and gentlemen, WrestleMania is presented by Snickers.
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and by WWE 2K22,
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[Corey] Here's our United States Champion, Finn Bálor,
proudly wearing that gold and there is
focus in eyes for a reason.
[Saxton] Focus and respect for the task at hand.
[Corey] I also see a little bit of rage there.
I think that's just…
[announcer] From New York City, weighing in at 249 pounds,
Damian Priest!
[Jimmy] You guys mentioned how Finn Bálor got an opportunity at vengeance tonight.
How about Damian Priest?
Damian Priest, the former United States Champion,
who has not forgiven nor forgotten what went down
right here on Monday Night RAW two weeks ago.
[Corey] We saw the technique and the rage of Damian Priest.
Bálor would deliver the coup de grâce
right to the heart of the then Champion, Damian Priest.
-[bell dinging] -But in the moments that followed,
no time for celebration for the new United States Champion.
This is the rage you spoke of Jimmy,
Damian Priest just could not process.
Couldn't digest the fact that he lost the United States Championship
and proceeded to completely dismantle Finn Bálor in the aftermath.
[Jimmy] We had seen the dark side of Damian Priest in previous weeks.
It looks like, I hate to say it, it's all come together--
[woman's voice] A-town.
[Jimmy] Wait a second.
-Austin Theory? -[Corey laughs]
[Corey] We're on the Road to WrestleMania,
you never know what's gonna happen on RAW.
[Jimmy] Something about Austin Theory, Pat McAfee at WrestleMania
and Austin Theory going towards WrestleMania
has shown nothing but arrogance
when it comes to his opponent.
[Austin] Pat McAfee, why was Mr. McMahon on your show?
I'd like to offer you an opportunity to actually wrestle at WrestleMania.
It'd be a dream.
He set you up. [laughs]
He does everything for a reason.
And you, well, he knows you're a loud mouth
and everybody just wants to hear you shut up.
[booing]
I'm your opponent at WrestleMania.
And I'm gonna beat you to a pulp.
[all groaning]
[Saxton] While we are waiting for Sami Zayn and Ricochet to have
an Intercontinental Championship match right now,
here comes Austin Theory.
[McAfee] Out of respect for the Intercontinental Championship,
I was going to remain professional, but what are you doing out?
[inaudible]
[all groaning]
[Jimmy] Pat, come on, no, not this way.
Pat, come one!
Come on, get some security down here. Pat, don't let him get to you.
Somebody get out here.
Pat, come one, enough!
[Saxton] Pat's being escorted out by the security right now.
[mouthing]
[Saxton] One of our broadcast colleague,
Pat McAfee will bring all that aggression
and more when McAfee steps in the ring
to take on Mr. McMahon's handpicked protege--
[Corey] Enough, enough, I for one, hope that Pat McAfee is punished
for the disrespect and lack of professionalism
displayed this past Friday towards this man,
our very special guest commentator, Austin Theory.
Austin, welcome.
-I'm just here to show everybody-- -[bell dinging]
-[all] Whoa! -[Jimmy] What a dropkick by Finn Bálor!
[Austin] …how much better I am than Pat McAfee at commentary.
[Corey] I respect that and you're leading by example.
[Saxton] It just seems like you are trying to,
to find a way to taunt Pat McAfee, Austin Theory.
[Austin] You know, Byron, all you do is run your mouth.
You're just like Pat McAfee, of course you'd say that.
[Corey] I'm in good company. Is there any thought about taking on a guy who was
a professional football player, fantastic athlete,
you know he's fit, you know he's strong, any worry about that?
[Austin] You know what, he got lucky in SmackDown.
Okay? He got very lucky.
[Saxton] How do you call that lucky? He jumped off the announcers' desk
and put a beating on you.
-[Austin] You're real tough down there. -[Saxton] That's what happened.
[Austin] Pat McAfee doesn't stand a chance
against a top tier athlete like Austin Theory.
[Saxton] Nice counter attack right now from Damian Priest.
Oh, attack in the other leg, off his feet goes Finn Bálor.
[Corey] Great strategy by the former Champion, Damian Priest.
Austin, I gotta ask you, how excited are you…
to take part in the most stupendous two-night WrestleMania in history
and embarrass Pat McAfee in front of the entire WWE Universe?
[Austin] It's going to feel so good to embarrass Pat McAfee,
-especially when he does-- -[Jimmy] Look out, guys, look out!
[Saxton] Look out!
[all groaning]
And down goes Finn.
Thunderous throw and Finn Bálor is laid out on our table.
[Jimmy] Welcome back to United States Champion Finn Ballard
versus the former Champion Damian Priest, and it has been a vicious affair
from start to finish, cover.
Kick out just in time by the champ.
It has been a vicious affair, but we are joined at ringside by the man
who will go one on one with Pat McAfee at WrestleMania Austin Theory.
[Austin] That's me.
You know what? I've got to ask, guys. Let me do this commentary.
-How about it? What do you think? -[Corey] I have faith in you.
[Austin] All right. Let's give it a shot.
Here we go.
[Jimmy] How about you get your notepad--
[Austin] That was a stupendous kick by Damian Priest.
[Jimmy] Have Zino take some notes.
[Austin] This really happening right now?
[Saxton] And here we go.
[Jimmy] That shot!
[Corey] Austin, you're a natural at this.
[Jimmy] Beautiful countertop, back and forth.
[Corey] And you don't have that terrible Pittsburgh Yinzer accent.
-I spent my whole life trying-- -[Jimmy] Enough of this kiss up fest here.
Bálor now putting the fight back.
And Damian Priest… uh oh, countered by Priest, Bálor on the move.
[Saxton] That's where he's at his best when he's moving.
We're now in the clutches of Damian… Nice reversal!
Oh, to the stomp by Finn Bálor!
[Corey] Austin, Finn Bálor is a superstar.
You've been in the ring with him numerous times.
[all groaning]
[Corey] What does Damian Priest need to do to turn it around?
[Austin] He's got to figure this out, man.
I mean, he's not Austin Theory, but, oh, there you go.
[Corey] Look at that, you called Priest's shot for him. You're incredible.
[Austin] It's cause Austin Theory is here. That's why he's getting the job done.
[Jimmy] Beautiful escape by Finn Bálor, the counter that won him the title.
[Corey] What were you saying, Austin?
[Jimmy] Beautiful dropkick, right to the chest
of Damian Priest.
[Saxton] History about to repeat itself here.
Damian Priest, now in the drop zone.
Wait, what, oh…
[Jimmy] I thought he was doing commentary.
[Saxton] I guess he decided to interfere instead.
[Corey] I'd be willing to bet Austin was trying
to lend his expertise to our official.
[Saxton] I bet that Austin is trying to cost Finn Bálor the match.
-[all groaning] -[Jimmy] Damian Priest taking advantage.
beautiful counter, though, by Finn Bálor.
-[Corey] Bálor… -[Jimmy] Oh, no!
Right to the chin!
[Corey] I'm not gonna lie, Theory had it coming.
[Jimmy] I don't hear any talking now
from Austin Theory,
but straight into the arms of Damian Priest, reckoning!
Uh oh, Priest, shoulders down!
[referee] One! Two! Three!
[Jimmy] And a win for Damian Priest!
[announcer] Here's your winner, Damian Priest.
[Jimmy] Rule number one of commentary,
don't become involved in the match itself.
[Saxton] Can't blame Finn Bálor trying to rid himself of the Austin Theory problem.
But the problem for Finn is that Damian Priest was waiting for him.
Would capitalize right here with the reckoning and a victory,
over the United States Champion.
[Corey] If Damian Priest wants his coveted United States Championship back,
he just took a massive step in the right direction.
-It's got to feel good for-- -[Jimmy] Oh, no! Of course.
Of course.
Attacking the already down Finn Bálor, APL, down!
Let's commemorate it with a selfie.
[Saxton] This is absurd.
You sure you're gonna like it, Corey.
[Corey] Bálor should've never attacked Austin Theory.
[Saxton] Austin Theory should never been out here.
[Corey] Simply out here to be a guest commentator.
[Jimmy] You know, that's a lie, Corey.
[Corey] Pat McAfee, I hope you're taking notes.
[Saxton] I promise you Pat McAfee is taking notes,
and I promise you, Pat McAfee is coming up with a strategy
to put the boots to Austin Theory at WrestleMania.
[Corey] McAfee, I'll give you some advice,
stay home WrestleMania weekend.
I'm the man! [laughs maliciously]
Excuse me, Seth.
We know Kevin Owens is going to WrestleMania.
As for you, has there been any developments in the past week,
or are you still not a part of WrestleMania?
[Corey] You can't help but feel bad for Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
He's been borderline catatonic since losing a path to WrestleMania.
[Saxton] I agree with you, Corey.
WrestleMania without Seth Rollins, it's hard to believe.
[Jimmy] Another superstar who has been advocating for his spot.
Why? Cause he's been dominant on RAW.
[bell dinging]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, weighing in at 400 pounds,
Omos!
[Corey] Last year at WrestleMania , the colossus known as Omos
made his in-ring debut.
It has been pure dominance, ever since.
But can Omos match up to quite literally
the biggest challenge that he has faced thus far?
[Saxton] It is a battle of the giants, Omos, who stands 7'4".
will take on Commander Azeez, one man who can actually look Omos
eye-to-eye.
[Corey] We have over 14 feet tall of humanity in battle.
Next on RAW.
[mouthing]
[emcee shouting] Apollo!
[Corey] Welcome back to Monday night RAW
and the fact that there was only one colossus in Rhodes.
That's for a reason. There's only room for one.
[announcer] And his opponent, accompanied to the ring by Apollo Crews,
weighing in at 355 pounds,
Commander Azeez!
[Jimmy] The right to be called the Colossus perhaps on the line tonight
when Omos takes on, this man Commander Azeez.
[Saxton] How can you not be excited about the impending battle
between these two giants?
[Corey] I just hope they reinforced the ring for this one
because we are moments away for the real-life battle of giants.
Monday Night RAW's resident Colossus, Omos,
at 7'3", 400 pounds,
Commander Azeez,
at seven feet tall, 355 pounds.
Two true skyscrapers about to collide.
[Corey] The scariest thing, Jimmy, in combat sports
is when you find someone who has your physical advantage.
I'm fast. This guy is faster.
I'm big. This guy is bigger.
Well, when you meet another giant, all the confidence you had a lot of times
goes away. I think we saw that a little bit
in the face of Commander Azeez last week.
[Saxton] Look at this face off, gentlemen.
[inaudible]
No fear in the eyes of Commander Azeez,
pure dominance on the mind of Omos.
[bell dinging]
It's usually Omos who owns the intimidation factor,
not the case here tonight with Commander Azeez.
Neither one of these superstars-- here we go!
[Jimmy] You're not used to taking a backward step.
Who will do it first?
[Saxton] Both men jockeying
for the power advantage here.
Omos, he's at a slight advantage.
But Azeez using Omos' momentum against Omos.
And we see Apollo Crews outside the ring, you know he's been
helping Commander with his technique.
He knows everything.
[Corey] Coaching up Commander Azeez,
helping mentally prepare Azeez for this battle.
Because, physically, there is nothing on earth a man can do
to prepare for a battle with Omos. [groaning]
My God, it sounded like a car crash.
[Saxton] Omos one step quicker during that exchange with Azeez.
[Corey] We've seen glimpses of the speed possessed by Omos.
[Jimmy] Beautiful clothesline!
Right over the top rope!
Apollo with a momentary distraction,
that could make the difference for Commander Azeez.
[Saxton] Azeez looks to be looking to regroup here.
[all groaning]
[Jimmy] Nice move by Commander Azeez.
Bouncing Omos' chin right off the top.
[Corey] Big right hand and left to the body from Azeez.
For once, he's got to stick and move.
[grunts]
[Saxton] This is very impressive.
Commander Azeez, to this point.
[all groaning]
[Jimmy] Lot more offensive versatility than Omos.
[Corey] This is such a rarefied moment right now
for Omos to have to be on the defensive.
[Jimmy] No way in hell.
-Could we see-- -[Corey] Oh, my God.
-What a suplex on Commander Azeez. -Good grief!
Well, Azeez initiated the suplex, Omos reversed it.
[Saxton] Omos emphatically changed the plans--
[Jimmy] Put Azeez right through the canvas.
[Corey] That, my friends, is dominance personified.
[Jimmy] One, two three!
-You said it, Corey. -[bell dings]
[announcer] Here is your winner,
Omos!
[Jimmy] The song remains the same
on Monday-- What?
Omos grabbed Apollo Crews by the skull.
-Pulled a full grown man. -[Corey] Making it look easy.
[Jimmy] Sending him to the roof…
before sending him to the floor.
[Saxton] Unrelenting dominance from Omos.
[speaking indistinctly]
[Jimmy] Who can challenge that man one-on-one.
[Saxton] No one.
There is not a man walking God's green earth
who has what it takes to fight Omos and toppled the colossus.
[Jimmy] Look at this power.
This is super human.
Omos hoisting 355 plus pounds
of Commander Azeez, before suplexing Azeez down,
and it somehow got worse for the Commander.
Nearly driven through the ring by Omos.
and Apollo Crews, thanks for coming.
[Corey] Omos said last week, I'm not waiting for opportunities.
I'm taking them, and I don't care who I hurt along the way.
Add two more victims to the list.
[Jimmy] He just terrified the rest of the RAW roster.
[inaudible]
[booing]
Hey, man.
You okay?
Look, I know things are tough, okay?
I understand, but look, tough times don't last, but tough guys do.
So I'm telling you, you can still get on WrestleMania.
It doesn't have to be like this.
You gotta focus your energy
somewhere else and and come up with something.
See, like I did.
Look, I'm going to WrestleMania in the biggest way possible,
and all I did was think. You just gotta think, dude.
Remember, you're the visionary.
I am not a visionary. I don't have a cool nickname like that.
That's you, the visionary.
You have visions. Let's try to get a vision.
Think of all the WrestleMania moments you've created,
you beat Triple H, you beat Brock Lesnar,
you cashed in your money in the bank and became WW champion,
you lost to me.
And we don't have to think about that one.
But what I mean is, you and I created a WrestleMania moment.
Maybe we can do it again, right?
I will help you. Best friends. Let's think about this.
Think outside the box. Use your creativity.
You're The Architect, right?
So let's build something, together.
Let's think, let's build something for you at WrestleMania.
That you can--
I think I helped.
Seth?
[Corey] It looked like The Visionary
had a bit of an epiphany, a vision,
I really think he's following it.
[Jimmy] I can't wait to find out exactly what it is.
[upbeat music playing]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied
to the ring by Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan!
[Corey] When you talk about WrestleMania momentum,
you have to talk about Liv Morgan,
along with, of course, Rhea Ripley.
[Saxton] Newly formed team that could find themselves
the future women's tag team champions.
Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley now find themselves
in what is a triple threat match at WrestleMania
for the women's tag team title.
But tonight, Morgan will try to build momentum
as she takes on one half of the champions Queen Zelina.
Next. Live.
[Jimmy] I can never get away from Corey Graves.
But right now about Liv Morgan, you gotta call this replay from last week
because Corey wasn't paying attention.
[Saxton] It was supposed to be a tag team match
with Morgan, Rhea Ripley.
If they won the match, they would be added to the women's tag team title match
at WrestleMania. Now, I say supposed to be a tag team match,
'cause you see Queen Zelina, you see Liv Morgan,
you will see Queen Zelina wait for her tag,
but unfortunately, her partner, Carmella, was googly-eyed with her man,
Corey Graves, apparently forgot she was in the middle of a match.
Poor Zelina had to basically fend for herself for this entire match.
Liv Morgan, what'd she do? Make her pay for it.
Double knees to the jaw.
Tag made to Rhea Ripley, This is how Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan
would punch their ticket
to WrestleMania and a women's tag team title opportunity.
And Corey, you shoulder a lot of blame for this.
[Corey] That is not an accurate statement, Saxton.
First of all, don't be mad at me that I'm devilishly handsome.
Don't be mad at me that we are madly in love.
And yes, I was very impressed by Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan last week.
Unfortunately for them, just another team.
for the current women's tag team champions to defeat.
[Jimmy] Redemption is a story.
[announcer] Accompanied to the ring by the most beautiful woman in all of WWE,
she's one-half of the WWE women's tag team champions,
Queen Zelina!
[Saxton] Well, redemption is a story for Queen Zelina,
but as much as I love Corey and Carmella, Queen Zelina, so far not a fan.
[inaudible]
Carmella, now, ever since you started that whole risqué reality show
that you got with Corey, you've been completely distracted.
What you need to do is you start worrying
about WrestleMania, and our tag team championships.
Or else.
Or else what?
[Corey] Trust me, take my word.
Queen Zelina has nothing to worry about because Carmella is laser focused on
defending the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship in a Triple Threat Tag Match.
The opposing teams Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan and for Friday Night Smackdown,
Naomi and The Boss, Sasha Banks.
[Saxton] I sure hope Carmella's attention is where it needs to be,
because if it's not, at WrestleMania, it's either Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan
or Sasha Banks and Naomi, who are leaving the new Women's Tag Team Champion.
[Jimmy] Right now, it's Queen Zelina and Liv Morgan.
Carmella is on the outside, as is Rhea Ripley.
[Corey] Better idea for Zelina, at least she doesn't have to depend
on a tag team partner tonight to tag in.
[Jimmy] So far, she's looking good. Quick offense.
Nice transition.
[Corey] How good does Carmella look tonight?
[Saxton] Are you going to lose focus again or are you going to focus on the match?
[Corey] I have my priorities exactly where they need to be, Saxton.
[Jimmy] Beautiful stress on the neck right now,
-good transition-- -[Corey] Late jacket maneuver,
this spells trouble for Liv Morgan.
Queen Zelina understands that
the Women's Tag Team Champion are in serious peril now.
Two teams to worry about.
[Saxton] And they're trying to recapture right now momentum by WrestleMania.
[Corey] Zelina and Carmella are in no sort
of jeopardy 'cause let's not kid ourselves.
Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan are the only a team
out of… Oh, there's Carmella.
-[Jimmy] Rhea! -[Corey] What was I saying?
-[Saxton] Exactly my point. -[Corey] Team chemistry…
Like someone hit pause on your attention span.
[Corey] Something about that. Okay, anyway.
Queen Zelina, right now, one-on-one.
-[Jimmy] Great job against… -It's in the cover.
-One, two… -[Jimmy] A little bit arrogant
with that cover, arm in the air.
[Corey] Could have used that to secure the pin.
[Saxton] Take another look at Queen Zelina, right on the mark,
knee to the jaw.
Not quite enough, though, to put Morgan away.
-Remember, Queen Zelina won-- -[Jimmy] Shoulders down,
kick out, around we go.
This will disorient you.
Beautiful move by Liv Morgan, to the cover again.
One, two…
[Corey] It's happening again.
[Jimmy] Back in reverse.
Shoulders down, and a kick out.
She's got to be dazed and confused after that roll.
-[all groaning] -[Jimmy] Beautiful dropkick.
[Saxton] This offensive onslaught.
Queen Zelina may have no clue about her current location.
[Corey] What? Why are you swinging at Carmella?
-[Saxton] Why is Carmella on the apron? -[Jimmy] Right into powerbomb position.
Beautiful maneuver by Queen Zelina.
That's teamwork. Even a tag team--
[Saxton] We call that cheating is what we call it.
[chuckling] Yeah, here we go.
Saying something about teamwork?
Rhea really doesn't need to concern herself--
[Carmella screaming]
-[Saxton] Corey! -[Jimmy] For God's sake.
-[Corey] Back up. -[Saxton] Get her, go get her, Rhea.
Get her Rhea.
-I didn't do anything. -She didn't do anything.
She's trying to help her partner.
Get back…
[Jimmy] Now, back to the actual match.
[Corey] Are you okay?
Queen Zelina has Liv Morgan in her sights.
[Jimmy] Liv-- face down goes Queen Zelina.
One! Two! Three! A win for Liv Morgan.
[announcer] Here's your winner, Liv Morgan!
[Saxton] That's now two weeks in a row where--
[Corey] Don't worry about whatever Saxton said.
[Saxton] Carmella is fixated on Corey.
[Jimmy] She was like a maniac.
[Corey] I know.
Rhea is definitely jealous.
Carmella, what are you going to do when you guys lose--
[Jimmy] Zelina looks absolutely furious in the ring, gentlemen.
[Saxton] It's a bad time to not be on the same page
with your Queen Zelina and Carmella.
[Jimmy] WrestleMania momentum
on the side of Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley--
[voice over PA system] Burn it down!
[Jimmy] Well, you just saw him have a vision.
Now here's the Visionary himself.
[Corey] I was curious as you, Jimmy, as to what kind of what kind of vision,
what kind of epiphany here and look at Rollins, he's almost giddy.
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
[Corey] Say hello, guys, it's time to rejoice.
Seth "Freakin" Rollins obviously has a WrestleMania plan.
[Jimmy] He must. He was incredibly depressed a few minutes ago,
and now he's back to his old self.
[Saxton] Again. Ultra curious. What kind of idea,
what kind of epiphany that Rollins has developed
to apparently maybe pave his way to WrestleMania?
[Jimmy] The intensity in his eyes is a bit frightening.
But he said he will not miss WrestleMania.
We'll find out what the plan is of Seth "Freakin" Rollins
concerning WrestleMania on RAW, next.
[Jimmy] Corey Graves, I got one question for you.
When 3/16 becomes a holiday, how are you going to celebrate?
[Corey] The same way I celebrate the rest of the days of the year,
with Stone Cold beer. This Wednesday, 3/16 day,
we will see the launch of Steve Austin's Broken Skull American Lager.
I swear to God, I keep the IPA stocked in my fridge at all times.
I cannot wait to check this out.
This Wednesday, 3/16 day, Steve Austin's Broken Skull American Lager.
It's going to be good.
[Jimmy] Well, one thing that Corey knows better than beer is WrestleMania.
And the opening salvo of the Champion versus Champion main event
was fired already by the head of the table.
[inaudible]
Help! Oh, God!
Help me!
I love you, I love you, please.
[screams]
[all groaning]
Brock Lesnar, acknowledge me.
[Brock] Roman, get your ass out here.
You done screwed up, Roman!
I want your blood, Roman!
-Get your ass out here. -Stop it, now.
You want the Universal Champion, the tribal chief,
Roman Reigns…
is not…
here this evening.
If what is coming out of your fat lying jowls is true,
if Roman Reigns isn't here tonight, Paul,
who's gonna protect you?
[Jimmy] Heyman is running out of the arena and Lesnar's in full chase.
[Saxton] My God!
Security getting manhandled by an irate Brock Lesnar,
[Corey] And Paul Heyman jumped into the waiting car and sped away.
What started as a heated road to WrestleMania
has now become a blazing inferno.
It is the biggest WrestleMania match of all time.
Winner take all, Championship unification
as the WWE Champion,
Brock Lesnar takes on the Universal Champion,
Roman Reigns on WrestleMania Sunday,
streaming live on WWE on Peacock.
Right now, it's a man without a clear path to WrestleMania.
But from the look on Seth "Freakin" Rollins face, the man's got a plan.
Ladies and gentlemen, I have a plan
to get myself to WrestleMania.
With less than three weeks to go, I thought all hope was lost
after Kevin and I lost our opportunity at the RAW Tag Team titles last week.
I thought all hope was lost.
But then my best friend, Kevin,
he reminded me who I am.
I am a visionary, I am a revolutionary.
I am Seth…
[all cheering] …"Freakin" Rollins.
[laughs exultantly]
And I have a plan.
But I want my best friend to be out here.
I want to share the excitement with Kevin Owens.
So, Kev, come on down.
Let's party in Jacksonville.
Come on, man.
Come on out.
[Corey] This is going to be big.
I suppose it was only fitting for Kevin Owens to join his best friend.
He apparently inspired this plan with his pep talk.
[Jimmy] I'm dying to know what this plan is,
this idea is from Seth Rollins, who can hardly contain himself.
[Corey] One thing we know is it's not going to be a tag team match.
I think Kevin should receive the credit that he deserves
for inspiring this ingenious plan that Seth "Freakin" Rollins
will surely reveal to the world in a matter of moments.
[Saxton] That's what friends are for, I suppose.
[Corey] You should get some, Saxton. They're pretty awesome.
I can't wait to hear this, man.
-All right, are you ready? -Tell me.
-Are you guys ready? -[Kevin] I'm ready.
Hell yeah, we're all ready.
Check this out.
You need a drum roll?
No, no. I got this one. All right, I got this one. So check this out.
-You have a talk show. -That's right.
The KO Show, and your guest at WrestleMania
is going to be "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
Yeah.
But what if, what if…
I also had a talk show?
Right. Like Freakin Speakin with Seth "Freakin" Rollins or
hey, I can bring back the Rollins Report
from way back in the day and and hey, check it out,
check it out.
What if my guest was
-"Stone Cold" Steve Austin? -[Kevin] What?
No. What?
No, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is my guest.
I have a talk show at WrestleMania. You can't--
You can't have a talk show.
You can't. This is nonsense.
This is not a good plan.
I'm fully behind you coming up with a plan. But this ain't it.
-Okay? You know what? -You need to just think different.
Let's go back. You have your fancy bus back there.
-You're right. -Becky and the baby.
Kevin, you're right.
There can't be two talk shows on WrestleMania.
There can only be one talk show at WrestleMania.
So here's what we do.
We have a match right here tonight,
and the winner has the talk show on WrestleMania.
And their guest is "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
Yeah.
God. Why didn't I think of this sooner?
-No. -Yes.
-No. -This is absolutely a great idea.
He's… Listen, I had the idea first.
He's my guest.
I already pissed him off.
He's coming for me. He's my guest.
Get your own idea.
-It's mine. -I need this, Kevin.
-I need it. -I need this.
-I need it. -This is WrestleMania.
Exactly. And it was my idea.
What are you doing this for? Why are you doing this to me?
I'm not doing this to you.
[Sonya] Hold on. Hold on. [chuckles]
-Okay. -[crowd booing]
I must admit, I kind of like Seth's idea.
-What? -So here's what we're going to do.
I'm going to give you boys some time because tonight, in the main event,
it's going to be Kevin Owens versus Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
-Yes! Yes! Yes! -No, Sonya--
Wait, wait, wait. Seth, if you beat Kevin Owens tonight,
you will replace him at WrestleMania.
No! Why? Are you--
[Jimmy] Wow! So his plan is to replace Kevin Owens.
[Corey] I mean, what a bombshell announcement.
[Jimmy] It's official, though. This is our main event tonight.
[Saxton] I mean, it's intriguing. I actually, I don't hate the idea.
[Corey] Listen, Kevin Owens found his way into the spotlight of WrestleMania.
But think about it, on paper, in the bright lights,
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
It could be even bigger.
All right. One thing we are learning on Monday Night Raw
is that there's no such thing as friends.
You don't get into this business to make friends.
But Logan Paul and The Miz, on their way to WrestleMania,
are making nothing but enemies.
If this jackass is who's gonna be your partner at WrestleMania,
we accept.
[Corey] After the disrespect shown by Dominik Mysterio,
both Dom and his father, Rey, beaten to a pulp
by the most must-see superstar in WWE,
The Miz, and social media megastar, Logan Paul.
[Corey] Fast forward, it was Dominik Mysterio and Rey Mysterio
against The Hurt Business and look who had to stick
their nose in someone else's business.
The Miz causing the distraction,
which allowed The Hurt Business to score the victory
over the Mysterios. And fast forward to last week,
where it was a homecoming for Cleveland's own.
I love the city of Cleveland,
but Cleveland isn't exactly a WrestleMania city.
[booing]
And honestly, I think it's time that Logan and I get out of here
and go and take our talents to WrestleMania,
defeating the Mysterios because winners leave Cleveland.
Bye bye.
[Saxton] And what's interesting here is that I'm not sure Logan Paul
was completely on board with The Miz's assessment of Cleveland.
[Jimmy] He looks slightly uncomfortable,
and we'll see how the Mysterios have rebounded tonight
from that performance against The Hurt Business.
So they're going to get another opportunity.
[Saxton] Highly motivated father-son duo of the Mysterios.
[bell dinging]
[announcer] The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first from San Diego, California,
the team of Dominik and Rey Mysterio!
[Jimmy] All smiles, they're great at bouncing back.
They are great at refocusing and Mysterios are going to need that tonight.
First ever a father-son duo to obtain tag team championships here in WWE.
Will be in action against the team they faced last week, unsuccessfully.
Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander,
The Hurt Business. Big time tag team action on tap.
Next.
[Jimmy] We are here in Jacksonville, Florida.
Great weather, great sports teams.
But they also have love for Byron Saxton.
Can you believe it?
[Saxton] Jimmy, I used to live and work here.
In fact, my invitation still stands.
No, but think about it, it makes no sense. Why would you do this?
Steve Austin already agreed to come on my show.
Okay? He's coming after me.
He wants nothing to do with Seth. This makes no sense.
People are already excited about this happening.
I belong there. He doesn't belong there.
It's my idea. Why are you encouraging people stealing other people's idea--
[Jimmy] Kevin Owen's understandably upset as his clear path, to WrestleMania,
faces one more roadblock in the form of his best friend, Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
If Rollins defeats Owens, Seth will replace KO, at WrestleMania
and host a talk show with the rattlesnake himself,
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
[Saxton] This is the the best part about the road to WrestleMania,
some unpredictable happenings, some twists and turns,
I can't wait to see what happens tonight between Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens.
[Jimmy] And just when we thought it wasn't about The Miz,
it's always about The Miz.
Perks of living life on the A-list,
[Corey] Does The Miz just mind his own business?
Hang out at catering, the salmon is great tonight.
[Jimmy] You know what that means.
Logan Paul, as well.
His tag team partner at WrestleMania.
[Corey] Already a formidable duo, dynamic, even.
You know how you always talk about tag teams through history?
Somebody's always got to be Marty. This is like a tag team of two Shawns.
-That impressive. -What's that about?
You know exactly what I mean.
[Corey] And it's going to be bigger and better and more star studded as part
of the most stupendous two-nights WrestleMania, in history.
It's going down WrestleMania Saturday as Rey and Dominik Mysterio
join forces to battle the A-Lister,
The Miz and social media megastar, Logan Paul,
who are kind enough to grace us
with their presence here at commentary.
Welcome, gentlemen.
[Jimmy] There's actually a match getting started as well.
Between The Mysterios and The Hurt Business.
[Saxton] We would hope Miz that
you don't try to get involved this time around.
[Corey] We've invited Miz and Logan out here
to discuss business, to discuss WrestleMania Saturday.
-the most stupendous night-- -[Jimmy] Wait a second.
[Corey] I don't want to wait a second.
[Saxton] I want to discuss what Dominik Mysterio--
[Jimmy] A counterattack on Shelton, outside the ring--
Laying him out outside the ring.
Miz, Logan. Welcome once again to the commentary table.
The last time we saw you, in your mutual hometown of Cleveland,
it appeared as though maybe you guys had a bit of a difference of opinion,
different types of view regarding the city of Cleveland.
-I'm asking, I'm not accusing. -Right, I hear you.
You don't always agree with your friends, but you always have their back.
And Miz is my partner. And we love each other.
Yeah, I always have his back.
[Corey] Do you share a mutual opinion about Jacksonville?
Jacksonville? What about Jacksonville?
That where we are? Nobody even knows where we are.
The fact is, WrestleMania is in Dallas, Texas,
and this is the most must-see tag team in history, baby.
And we are ready.
Logan Paul has exceeded all expectations in the ring.
We've been training nonstop and let me tell you something,
I thought I might get him ready by WrestleMania,
he's ready right now, if we did WrestleMania right now.
-We still have three weeks to go. -[Paul] It is true.
[Corey] And Miz, you, yourself have main event at WrestleMania.
So your opinion holds a lot of weight.
You mean to tell me, in a short period of time,
you've got Logan Paul,
as talented as you are, Logan, you feel confident competing
on the grandest stage of them all?
-[Logan] Yeah. -[Miz] Yeah!
[Saxton] Hold on.
Hold on!
-What? What? Byron? -[Saxton] Hold on!
I'm the superstar here. You're the commentator.
You hold on, Byron.
This man has beat up, beat up.
He went the distance with the greatest boxer in the world.
He is fifth in state amateur wrestler, and now he's going to go up against…
[Saxton] Here comes Rey Mysterio, speaking of.
[Saxton] Logan Paul has not competed in WWE--
[Logan] It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter.
Look, I see Rey.
He's impressive, but he's also short.
He's small. I've been doing a lot of pushups and sit ups, and running.
[Miz] He's been learning a lot of moves--
[Jimmy] Hard to learn that.
Tornado DDT!
To the cover.
One, two… [groans]
Shelton Benjamin, just in time.
WrestleMania, do you guys intend to have that kind of teamwork
by the time it rolls around?
[Logan] Not only do we have
that kind of teamwork, but we will be on the same page.
We will know what to do, when to do it, how to do.
[Jimmy] He's thinking 619, but beautiful interception
by Cedric Alexander.
[Corey] What a feeling it could be for The Hurt Business to spoil
the Mysterios' evening.
You're fine. Get in there.
[Jimmy] We see the double… 619 to the face of Cedric Alexander.
And going after Shelton Benjamin as well.
Some motion now, Dominik Mysterio pointing to you, Miz.
-Pointing to you, Logan. -…that top rope.
[Jimmy] One, two, three, a win for the Mysterios!
[announcer] Here are your winners,
-The Mysterios! -[Jimmy] Here we go again, come on!
Miz and Logan Paul on the attack.
[Corey] It's about sending a message, making a statement.
Logan Paul looking to make believers out of the entire WWE Universe.
[Saxton] It's about once again, The Miz and Logan Paul
ambushing the Mysterios from behind.
[Corey] It's about likes, views and follows and dollar signs, Saxton.
That's what it's all about, not what have you done in the past.
What have you done for me lately?
And Logan Paul is the hottest property--
-[all exclaiming] -Dropkick escape.
And getting out of the skull-crushing finale is Rey Mysterio… All alone now.
[Saxton] Rey Mysterio.
Dominik have Logan Paul all to themselves.
Logan Paul is surrounded.
Atta boy, take a swing, Logan.
No. Great teamwork by the Mysterios.
[Corey] Yeah. Here we go.
[Jimmy] Thank goodness.
[Jimmy] Rescued from the double 619.
Wait until WrestleMania, gentlemen. We just got a preview.
You got nothing on us.
[Saxton] I think Logan Paul's in over his head.
[Corey] Lucky for us, you don't get paid to think, Saxton.
[Saxton] Miz and Logan Paul are going to do
exactly what they say they're going to do.
Steal the show at WrestleMania.
[Corey] It's all about WrestleMania
bringing something special out of the superstars,
and, when it comes to Edge,
I think it brought something dark out of him.
[Jimmy] A side of Edge we have never seen before.
[Edge] You think you know me?
Clearly you don't, AJ.
AJ, what I did last week,
I did for you.
I did to help you, AJ.
You want to face me at WrestleMania, then I need the best AJ.
And I did, I helped you, AJ.
But ironically, ironically, you helped me, too.
It was like my brain cracked open and finally let the real me free to fly.
And it felt so good.
It was a me that I've never met before.
It is a me that I have fallen in love with.
I finally feel in control in this ring.
I feel in control
of everything that will ever happen in this ring.
I feel in control of everything that will ever happen within this entire industry.
AJ, I am standing on the mountain of omnipotence and the view, AJ…
is phenomenal.
[Jimmy] It is now official.
The challenge has been accepted.
Two of the greatest in-ring competitors of all time
will collide on the grandest stage of them all, WrestleMania Sunday.
The phenomenal AJ Styles in whatever physical condition he can be in
will go one-on-one with WWE Hall of Famer,
the malevolent rated R superstar, Edge.
But before we get there,
after the sadistic message delivered by Edge,
The rated R superstar is back.
The Hall of Famer, Edge is here on RAW, live. Next.
[Jimmy] It is Hall of Fame season here at the WWE.
We just learnt from Complex-
That's right. Queen Sharmell, who always wore the crown with class,
is entering the Hall of Fame.
[Saxton] I am personally excited about this one, of course.
The wife of two-time WWE Hall of Famer, Booker T,
Queen Sharmell exuded royalty, charm and class,
in and out of the ring.
Congratulations, Queen Sharmell on earning your rightful place
in the WWE Hall of Fame.
And, of course, it's only fitting, as she will be inducted
by her husband, Booker T.
[voice over PA system] You think you know me?
[laughing]
You never did.
[rock music playing]
Am I right?
[crowd booing]
Let's bring you all up to speed, shall we?
I am the benchmark of the WWE.
You see, for the last two weeks,
my synapses have been firing at such a rapid degree
that it took me time to decipher the code of what I've actually become.
That's above all your capability of understanding.
You're simple.
[crowd booing]
That's not your fault, so I'll grant you mercy.
I'll put this in terms you can understand.
I am better than everyone.
I'm better than all of you, but that's a given.
What I mean is I am better than everyone.
Every single person in this entire industry.
But since I came back two years ago, I haven't shown that aptitude.
See because the Edge that came back
intent on pleasing and appeasing all of you was weak.
And I realized…
you don't matter to me.
[crowd booing]
In trying to appease all of you,
I took my eye off the prize, allowing a man like Randy Orton
to tear my triceps from the bone.
Allowing Seth Rollins to cost me the Universal Championship,
walk into my home and piss all over my territory.
Allowing the Aquaman cos-player Roman Reigns,
a man who can't lace my boots, to stack pin me at WrestleMania.
And if that Edge faced AJ Styles at WrestleMania,
then AJ would leave that Edge in the dust.
But that Edge… [grunts]
that Edge is dead, baby.
Because now I sit perched on my mountain of omnipotence, looking down at everyone.
I won't be judged by any of you.
[booing intensifies]
I won't be judged by anyone in that locker room,
and I certainly won't be judged by you, AJ.
[crowd chanting] You suck! You suck! You suck! You suck!
I will pass the verdicts around here from now on
and I would apologize for that if I cared,
but I don't.
[crowd booing]
So, AJ,
if, and this is a monumental "if,"
you make it to WrestleMania,
with two generational talents facing each other for the first time
on the grandest stage of them all…
[crowd booing]
[crowd chanting] You still suck! You still suck! You still suck!
[chanting continues]
…then AJ,
you will be judged.
-[drops mic] -[crowd booing]
[Edge theme song playing]
[Jimmy] Am I right to be worried about Edge
heading into WrestleMania? You've know him a long time.
[Corey] No! You need to be worried about one man in that matchup.
It is not Edge. It is the phenomenal AJ Styles.
Two all-time greats colliding on the grandest stage of them all.
[Jimmy] Seen a lot of controversies in my time.
Not a lot of them revolving around hair,
but this has to be an exception.
[Saxton] Bianca Belair, who earned the opportunity
to challenge "Big Time" Becky Lynch at WrestleMania for the RAW Women's Title,
was involved in this scenario. And just listen.
-[whipping hair] -[blow landing]
That was not sweetened. That is not a sound effect.
That is Bianca Belair beating the holy hell
out of the RAW Women's Champion with Bianca's own hair.
[Jimmy] And the scars, as a painful reminder
for "Big Time" Becky Lynch.
[Bianca Belair theme song playing]
[crowd cheering]
Excuse me, Bianca.
Becky Lynch continues to assert that your hair is an unfair advantage
in your WrestleMania match.
How do you respond?
Sarah, it is an advantage, but it's a disadvantage.
I mean, yeah, I used my hair to whip some sense into Becky Lynch,
but, but, but,
that was only after she wrapped my hair around the ropes first.
See, I take the good with the bad.
See, that's who I am. It's a part of my identity.
I stay true to who I am.
And that, right there,
oh, that's the weapon that Becky is really afraid of.
See, you know, the way that I see things,
the real advantage is this…
-[crowd cheering] -You hear that?
You hear that?
No? See… See, that…
that is the sound of Becky Lynch not running her mouth.
I mean, Monday Night RAW has been so peaceful
ever since I cracked Becky in the throat
and stopped her from doing all of this all the time, all the time.
That's what she's doing. So, tonight,
I'mma use that to my advantage.
I'mma focus on my opponents, and I'mma use Doudrop
to give Becky Lynch a preview of what's about to happen in a few weeks.
And if Becky Lynch… [clears throat] can't talk right now,
then just wait till the EST of WWE
shuts her up for good at WrestleMania.
[Bianca Belair theme song playing]
[Corey] So, yeah, Becky Lynch just brought out a side of the EST
that she may not be able to handle come WrestleMania.
[Jimmy] You know what I didn't hear from Bianca Belair?
-Regret. -[Corey chuckling] Not at all.
[crowd cheering]
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Knoxville, Tennessee,
Bianca Belair!
[Jimmy] She has had her WrestleMania glory before.
She's looking for it again.
[Corey] The thing about the tumultuous year for Bianca Belair,
the highs and lows,
but now to realize we're one step closer to WrestleMania.
But before Belair focuses on WrestleMania,
Bianca Belair will have to deal with a familiar foe, in Doudrop,
next, live on RAW.
[crowd cheering]
[man speaking other language]
[in English] You can run from the shadow.
You can hide in the dark.
But it is the only matter of time
before you will face the power of the coming storm.
-[screams] -[Veer Mahaan theme song playing]
[Jimmy] From one physical beast to another right there,
Bianca Belair, probably the most incredible athlete in the WWE.
And she's gonna need it because she's gonna face
a fired-up "Big Time" Becks at WrestleMania!
"Big Time" Becks embarrassing Bianca Belair at SummerSlam.
Will we see payback this time around at WrestleMania on Saturday,
or will "Big Time" Becks do what she says,
which is, "Break my own record"?
[Saxton] I tell you what, the Bianca Belair we saw last week,
or two weeks ago,
that's not the same Bianca Belair we've seen all year long.
And that is not good news for the RAW Women's Champion.
[announcer] And her opponent, Doudrop!
[Saxton] Doudrop looking to play the role of spoiler,
if not roadblock,
for Bianca's path to WrestleMania.
But as you noticed, Doudrop ain't rolling alone.
Real heroes fight fair,
and they don't use illegal objects to win matches.
So, we'll be rooting for "Big Time" Becks come WrestleMania.
That's right, Nikki.
And, Bianca, if you dare try to use that hair of yours like the weapon it is
and whip me tonight like you did to Becky,
I will rip that braid right out of your scalp
with my bare hands.
[Corey] Well, apparently, Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop lending their endorsement
to the RAW Women's Champion, Becky Lynch, at WrestleMania.
[Saxton] And, of course, I'm sure Doudrop has some residual frustration
over the last time she went one-on-one with Bianca Belair,
and fell a little short.
[Corey] Doudrop never used to being overpowered
by anyone she competes against.
Bianca Belair has been the exception.
But you can't discount the X-factor that is Nikki A.S.H. on the outside.
A great deal of history between Doudrop and Nikki.
Actually began training for this business within weeks of one another
in the same school.
[Corey] Yeah, they're very, very close. She says she's providing moral support.
-[Jimmy] Also talked about… -[Corey exclaiming]
…about how Bianca Belair was the villain last time out
against "Big Time" Becks.
[Corey] Curious to see what this relationship produces,
or will it be another example of Nikki A.S.H.
playing the role of barnacle to another superstar.
[Saxton] Well, she's always had someone with a lot of physical power at her side
and, I gotta say, that's the definition of Doudrop.
[Corey] And what we're seeing is a Bianca Belair
who is motivated and focused right now on Doudrop.
-Oh! -[Saxton] Smart. Smart move by Doudrop.
-And look out! -[Jimmy] Oh!
[Corey] Bianca out of the way just in time.
Went for the big shot and missed it.
But here's the athleticism of Bianca Belair!
[Saxton] Right to the lower back of Doudrop,
Bianca Belair standing tall, understanding this is her opportunity
to send another message to "Big Time" Becky Lynch.
[Corey] Yeah, but could this also be… Oh, oh, oh!
Thinking KOD already!
-Bianca looking for this again! -[Jimmy] Oh, no. Not yet. Not yet!
[Corey] Oh, turnaround for Doudrop.
As I was saying, wouldn't this be the definition
of a trap fight before WrestleMania?
Somebody like Doudrop?
[Jimmy] Absolutely. Doudrop has the ability
to damage, if not injure, anybody she steps in the ring with.
Imagine how disheartening that would be for Bianca Belair
if she lost the opportunity she earned by surviving the Elimination Chamber.
[Saxton] Great agility and athleticism shown by Belair.
[Corey] But look at the strength of Doudrop, Byron.
This is what we're talking about, the aforementioned power
of both of these women.
Spine first into the ring apron.
Bianca needs to recover quickly! Oh, gosh!
[Jimmy] Not quick enough, as Bianca Belair, laid out by Doudrop!
Oh!
[Saxton] It's a car crash on the Road to WrestleMania.
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Looks like Doudrop has learned a lot from her last encounter
with Bianca Belair. But Bianca Belair fighting back as she always does.
[Corey] Again, the fighting spirit--
-[all exclaiming] -[Saxton] Oh, my God!
That's gotta be it. Shoulders down!
[Jimmy] A kick-out just in time. And who can do that to Bianca Belair?
Doudrop and… that's about it.
[Saxton] Not may else. But let's take a look at the power of Doudrop
with this Michinoku Driver,
high across the shoulders of Bianca Belair.
Doudrop nearly picked up a W.
But the EST fights on.
[all exclaiming]
[Saxton] Huge momentum, but Bianca Belair out just in time.
[Corey] And right now, wasting no time, is Bianca Belair,
trying to capitalize on the mistake of Doudrop.
[Jimmy] Sending a message to "Big Time" Becks
with everything she does.
[Corey] Last year, Bianca Belair became SmackDown Women's Champion
in the main event of WrestleMania.
Bianca fully intends on repeating history this year.
[Jimmy] I think she's still smarting from SummerSlam.
She wants some payback!
[Jimmy] Oh, backflip!
[Corey] Nobody home for Doudrop.
-Uh-oh. -[Jimmy] No way.
[Corey] Belair is gonna hoist up Doudrop!
Trying desperately but…
-[Jimmy] Oh, beautiful counter by Doudrop! -[Corey] Belair will slip behind.
The longer this match goes, it looks like Doudrop is starting to run low on gas.
Bianca Belair needs to capitalize.
-And here it is! Spinebuster! -[Saxton] Right on cue!
[Corey] Can she collect herself fast enough to maybe put this one away?
[Saxton] A small window of opportunity right now for Bianca Belair.
Understand, she can't waste any time.
[Corey] The windows don't get any larger on the way to WrestleMania, Byron.
-But look at this! She's got her! -[Byron exclaiming]
-KOD incoming! -[Saxton] Unreal!
Marching to the center of the ring!
[Jimmy] KOD!
-[Saxton] Wow! -[Jimmy] The ring just bounced!
She has her shoulders down. One. Two. Three!
Another win for Bianca Belair on the Road to WrestleMania!
[announcer] Here is your winner, Bianca Belair!
[Corey] We've seen it several times now.
And, guys, it just never gets any less impressive.
[Saxton] And when you say that, Corey,
what do you think is going through the mind right now
of the RAW Women's Champion, Becky Lynch
watching, once again, an incredible display of strength
and athleticism from Bianca Belair?
[Corey] Oh! That's what's going through her mind, is some payback and advantage!
Using Bianca's blade to tear her challenger out of the ring,
the RAW Women's Champion, Becky Lynch, is here!
-[clattering] -[groaning]
[Saxton] Shoulder first into the steel steps!
[Corey] And there's fury in the eyes of "Big Time" Becks.
[exclaims]
Belair bounced face first off of the announce table.
And tonight, it's Becky Lynch looking for payback.
[crowd cheering]
Belair face first into the steel chair!
[Saxton] Oh, no, no, no, no!
[Becky] This week, the throat!
This week, the throat!
[Bianca grunting]
[Corey] What the hell is Becky doing?
[Saxton] Grabbed her by the braid!
-[clattering] -[all exclaiming]
Throat first!
[groaning]
[referee] That's it! You get outta here!
Next week, the hair, bitch!
[crowd booing]
[Corey] An ominous warning
for her challenger from the RAW Women's Champion.
[Saxton] I don't know if Bianca Belair's gonna be good next week, next month.
[Corey] Listen to this. Look at this.
-[clattering] -[all exclaiming]
This is… this is incredible.
Becky Lynch, obviously, looking for her pound of flesh.
Her vengeance prior to WrestleMania.
-Bianca's in trouble. -[Jimmy] She's not okay.
[Corey] This is a taste of how far Becky Lynch is willing to go.
[crowd booing]
[tense instrumental music]
Just last week, Charlotte revealed her grappling ignorance
when she called me a one trick-pony that can only win with an armbar.
I am not impressed with the armbar. She's a one-trick pony.
[Ronda] I've been doing more than making babies and raising cows.
I've also been refining the ankle lock
I learned from my first mentor in this ring, Kurt Angle.
And I can think of no better way to thank Kurt
than to tap Charlotte Flair out with it again at WrestleMania.
[Charlotte Flair theme song playing]
[Charlotte] Let's set the record straight. We weren't competing.
You took advantage of me.
I still only see a one-trick pony.
And you think I care that you have some new fancy ankle lock?
I guarantee you won't be tapping me out.
I already did,
and I know I will again.
[dramatic instrumental music]
[crowd chanting] You tapped out! You tapped out!
Oh, you think this is funny?
Wipe that stupid smile off your face.
I can promise you this, when I'm done with you,
I'm going to embarrass you, I'm going to humiliate you.
And by the end of the night,
I'm going to make you tap out.
[both grunting]
-[both grunting] -[man] Get her out! Get her out!
-[grunting] -[groaning]
[grunting continues]
[straining]
-[Ronda groaning] -[screams]
[man] Come on, let's go!
-[screams] -[indistinct shouting]
[dramatic instrumental music]
[both grunting]
Don't touch me!
[ominous instrumental music]
[Corey] This is going to be a brutal battle of attrition
come WrestleMania.
The baddest woman on the planet, Ronda Rousey,
challenges Charlotte Flair
for the SmackDown Women's Championship on WrestleMania Saturday!
[Jimmy] Things are getting wild on the road to Dallas.
-Must be something in the water. -[announcer] Please welcome
the new World Tag Team Champions,
Riddle and Randy Orton,
-RK-Bro! -[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Oh, couldn't be happier, could you, Byron?
[Saxton] It just sounds so good.
It just feels like everything's right in the world again.
RK-Bro as your RAW Tag Team Champions? Yes, bro!
[Corey] What a match we witnessed right here on Monday Night RAW
that led to what we are seeing,
the new RAW Tag Team Champions, RK-Bro.
But last week, Triple Threat tag team match…
[Saxton] If you missed it for some reason, go back and watch it again.
It was that damn good!
[Corey] Arguably, one of the greatest tag team Triple Threat Matches
we have ever witnessed.
[Saxton] But RK-Bro certainly earned the right
to once again be RAW Tag Team Champions.
And, next, it's the RK-Bro Championship Celebration!
-[RK-Bro theme song playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Are you ready for a championship celebration?
-[Saxton] I'm so excited! -[Jimmy] That's right.
What can make a Viper smile?
How about match that I feel is an instant classic?
[Corey] Last week, right here on Monday Night RAW,
Triple Threat tag team match.
[crowd cheering]
One of the most breathtaking RKOs in history.
RK-Bro versus Rollins and Owens versus the then champions,
Alpha Academy.
And this clip does not do the match justice.
It needs to be watched in its entirety
to understand the hell that all three teams
put themselves, and one another, through
here in the closing moments.
Just when it seemed certain that Rollins and Owens
were going to head to WrestleMania as RAW Tag Team Champions,
Riddle would surprise the field,
pin Chad Gable,
and we had brand-new tag team champions
which, shockingly, led to Randy Orton using some bad language.
This man is my friend.
We're going to WrestleMania, ladies and gentlemen!
[Saxton] You call it bad language, I call it touching.
I call it celebratory.
Randy Orton declaring he's friends with Riddle.
Oh, what a beautiful moment.
[Jimmy] I think it's gonna be a good celebration.
[Corey] Randy asked me for our buddy, McCarty's number.
That was pretty cool.
But, Randy, I feel like I'm in a time vortex,
because I keep playing last week's event
over and over and over again in my head.
And, Randy,
we did it, bro.
We're going to WrestleMania!
-Yeah! -[crowd cheering]
You are damn right We are going to WrestleMania!
Now, earlier today in the locker room,
I was doing a little math, Riddle, and it turns out,
this year, 2022, is gonna be the 18th appearance
that I've had at WrestleMania.
But I think the 18th appearance at WrestleMania
is gonna be the sweetest one of all, because I have never
been Tag Team Champion going into WrestleMania.
But I have never had a tag team partner either.
But not only a tag team partner, a friend,
This man has had my back since day one.
This man, right here, never doubted
how successful that we would be, that we would eventually be.
And we are successful. So, I wanna thank you for that.
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] Aww!
Now, last time we won these titles,
you threw a little party for us.
So, I took it upon myself to return the favor.
[crowd cheering]
Now, I admit,
party planning isn't exactly my thing.
But I tried. That's what counts.
Honestly, Randy,
this is the greatest night of my career.
-You serious? -I'm dead serious, man.
You're… you're the best. You're the coolest.
And, oh…
And you got the balloons.
You remembered my birthday. I know it's in ten months, but, dude,
that's that Viper wisdom, bro. It's off the charts.
But, dude, look at this.
You got me popcorn and soda.
Did you get this from Truly Treasures Gourmet Popcorn
here in Jacksonville, Florida?
[crowd cheering]
Actually, that popcorn is from the concession stand.
Randy, you know me so well, bro.
Concession stand popcorn is my favorite, dude! Yeah!
And, bro, you got me bubble gum.
-I love bubble gum. -I love bubble gum, too.
But now, Riddle, we're gonna share the bubble gum,
but we're also gonna share the last gift on the table.
Actually, the gum goes with the last gift.
The last gift?
-Is this what I think it is? -[Randy] I'm afraid so.
-I searched high and low to find that. -High and low?
[The Street Profits theme song playing]
[Saxton] We never found out what the gift was!
[Jimmy] Looks like somebody wants to join the party.
-I didn't see any solo cups. -Hey!
[crowd cheering]
What up, fam?
Hey, you know what? We came all the way to Duval…
[crowd] Duval!
…to officially congratulate the new
WWE RAW Tag Team Champions,
RK-Bro! RK-Bro!
-RK-Bro! RK-Bro! -[Angelo] Yeah! Yeah!
-Yeah! -[Montez] RK-Bro!
Hey, Randy, I didn't know you invited The Street Profits.
Well, come on in. It's gonna be the party of the century, bros.
It's gonna be a lot like the RK-Broga party I threw--
[Montez] Ah, Riddle, uh, we ain't here to party.
We're here about business.
And, uh, I don't know if I need to remind you, but your boys,
The Street Profits, pinned RK-Bro right here in this ring
-on Monday Night RAW a few weeks ago. -Let 'em know.
And seeing that you guys are the new WWE RAW Tag Team Champions,
me and Dawks figured, eh…
we officially challenge you to the most stupendous
two-night WrestleMania in history!
[crowd cheering]
No, no, no! Hold on, hold on. Do you even realize what we had to do
to get these titles back, to win these titles back?
What we even had to do for the rematch to win these titles back?
We had to jump over every hurdle you can imagine.
We had to jump through every hoop you can imagine.
You can't just win a match and expect to be next in line.
Listen, man, we had to win a freaking spelling bee.
So, listen, listen, listen,
thanks for coming.
We appreciate it. Have some popcorn.
But the answer…
answer's "No!"
[crowd exclaiming]
-Okay, bros? -Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! Hey, Riddle.
When it comes to those titles, we ain't bros.
And Randy, I mean, I don't know if you misunderstood me,
I mean, we…
[crowd booing]
[crowd chanting] RK-Bros! RK-Bros! RK-Bros!
RK-Bro owes The Street Profits their match.
And I don't know if you misunderstood me,
but we're way past asking for opportunities around here.
We're telling you, we're facing you at WrestleMania!
[crowd cheering]
Not once since I have I first stepped foot in this ring many, many years ago
has anyone told me to do, while I was in said ring.
The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Triple H,
even Vincent Kennedy Freakin' McMahon
hasn't told me what to do when I am in this ring!
[crowd cheering]
And you aren't either. So, I'll tell you what,
I'm gonna give you a little bit of advice, for you and your homie here,
why don't you turn around and leave?
Otherwise, I'm gonna listen to the voices in my head,
and I'm gonna make you leave!
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! Guys.
Break it up! Break it up! Break it up! Come on!
And Randy, Randy, they do make a good point.
They did beat us.
And face it, dude, we gotta face somebody.
We gotta face somebody at WrestleMania, dude.
-Is that right? -We gotta face somebody.
It's the right thing to do, Randy. Come on.
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] Riddle has a point.
So does Orton.
[speaking indistinctly]
-Yes. -Yeah? Yeah?
Yes!
You're lucky my boy here is so cool. I'll tell you what,
as far as your challenge
for our RAW Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania goes…
we accept.
[crowd cheering]
Riddle, you know what, we really appreciate you
talking some sense into your man.
And maybe next time we come to Duval…
[crowd] Duval!
…we'll show you guys how to throw a party that's not so much…
[inhales] ass.
-[crowd booing] -[Saxton] Ooh.
Bro, don't disrespect Randy like that.
He worked long and hard for this party.
And Tez,
I thought we were cool, bro.
But you know what? I don't even wanna wait till WrestleMania now!
[crowd cheering]
Oh! Oh, oh, oh!
Hey! Hey!
-You want a match with Tez? -Yeah!
Hey, fam, you got it!
'Cause The Street Profits are up, and--
No, no, no! We ain't ending this segment like that.
We ending it like this, with the three most dangerous letters
in sports entertainment…
[both] RK-Bro!
-[RK-Bro theme song playing] -[Jimmy] We got Riddle actually fired up.
But he needs to be to take on Montez Ford on RAW, next.
[Jimmy] Don't think you can challenge AJ Styles without a reaction.
[reading quote]
Strong words from AJ Styles.
[Saxton] We heard from the malevolent Edge earlier tonight.
It appears as though the Phenomenal One will be back here live next week.
And this one was made official during the break.
One-on-one, Riddle versus Montez Ford of The Street Profits.
[Jimmy] We heard Randy Orton before the break
accept the challenge of The Street Profits,
for a RAW Tag Team Title match at WrestleMania.
But things got a little heated.
Hence our matchup here between Riddle and Montez.
[Saxton] That matchup still remains
to be made official by officials here in WWE.
But what a spectacular tag team matchup that could be.
RK-Bro firing on all cylinders,
but Street Profits have been red hot recently.
[Corey] Brilliant maneuver by Montez Ford.
[Jimmy] And what does that add to the match, right?
You want momentum going into WrestleMania,
you wanna send a message, whether it's tag team or singles competition.
Montez Ford, a great athlete,
but he's fired up tonight in ways we don't often see.
Whoa! Look at that! Trapped in a triangle.
Montez in all sorts of trouble.
Riddle looking to constrict Montez.
Both shoulders down!
Gotta kick out. And he does. Let's it go just in time.
[Corey] The Street Profits, right now, have got to feel like
they are on top of the world, because it was two weeks ago
that Ford and Dawkins defeated RK-Bro.
Now, RK-Bro are the RAW Tag Team Champions once again,
and I would say that the Profits have a very legitimate claim…
[Riddle] What the hell was that?
[Corey] …to the title opportunity.
Things getting heated inside. Riddle, look at this power! What a gut wrench.
[Jimmy] Beautiful Kimura lock over the top.
Not letting it go!
[Saxton] Riddle looking for another round here.
Montez Ford…
Over he goes again!
[Saxton] Look, if you're RK-Bro… Hold on a second.
[Jimmy] Shoulders down! Hooking the leg.
Kick-out right before "three."
[Corey] If you're RK-Bro, you had to expect this from The Street Profits.
You had to expect, once you won those RAW Tag Team Titles,
Montez Ford, Angelo Dawkins were gonna come knocking and say,
"Hey, what about us? What about our opportunity at the Tag Team Title?"
[Saxton] Yeah, but Riddle couldn't expect to get his…
by someone who said, who said, "I thought we were cool. I thought we were friends."
But, clearly, Montez Ford thinking something entirely different.
[Corey] If anyone is foolish enough to think you can remain friends
from bell to bell, that is on you and you alone.
Riddle's smarter than that. Beautiful fisherman suplex!
Shoulders down!
[Saxton] Kick-out just in time for Montez.
There's all sorts of time for celebration when the show is over.
When you get back to the hotel, when you head--
[Jimmy] Cover! Got his shoulders down again, hook of the leg!
[Corey] You can celebrate. You can be friends.
You can have cocktails and enjoy yourself.
But the moment the bell rings in any WWE situation,
there are no friends.
[Saxton] We continue to feel the animosity build in this matchup
between Riddle and Montez Ford.
Uh-oh! Ford rolls…
[Jimmy] Roll through, and beautiful drop kick by Montez Ford!
And Riddle's sent to the outside!
Beautiful clothesline.
[Saxton] Keep your eyes on the skies!
From the top!
Flying high right onto Riddle! Counters beautifully!
[Corey] No, no, no, no, no, no! No!
-[Jimmy] Oh, my God! -[Corey] A German suplex.
-Ford now from the steps. -[Jimmy exclaims]
Let's go, baby!
[Jimmy] The Profits are up and in control.
Can the champs get back into this?
Oh, the champ.
[Jimmy] Welcome back to a fired-up Riddle going at Montez Ford!
[Corey] Street Profits issued a challenge for RK-Bro at WrestleMania,
which led to this matchup.
Kick right between the pecs of Riddle.
And look at Montez go!
[Jimmy] We're used to athleticism… Shoulders down!
Oh, just in time, the kick-out for Riddle.
We're used to athleticism.
We're used to aggression from both of these superstars.
They're on another level tonight.
[Corey] Talking about another level, Montez Ford making the climb.
It is a spectacle each and every time we get to witness it!
-Wingardium Leviosa! -[Saxton] Oh!
Took a little too much time, did Montez Ford,
and Riddle saw it coming! Kick right on the ear of Ford.
Ford stumbling back to the corner. Here comes Riddle.
[Jimmy] Boom!
-Now, Riddle starting to roll. -[Corey] Once again, a pair of forearms.
Riddle wants the exploder. Montez fights his way out for the moment.
[Jimmy] Every time someone gets an advance on this match…
An homage to the Viper.
…the other one comes right back.
[Corey] A very Randy Orton-esque power slam by Riddle.
[Saxton] How about another homage to the Viper?
-Montez Ford in position! -[Jimmy] Got him set up.
DDT!
[Jimmy] Byron, that place that Randy always goes to, do they allow guests?
-[Jimmy laughs] -[Corey] Apparently so, Corey,
because Riddle has got a summer plan set up!
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Montez Ford in his sights.
[Saxton] Ford stumbling back up.
-Riddle! Oh, looking for the RKO. -[Jimmy exclaims]
[Corey] Oh, beautiful Enzuigiri right to the ear!
Now, Ford muscling up Riddle. Riddle looking to counter!
[Jimmy] RKO!
[Saxton] Fifth time is the charm!
-[Jimmy] But can Riddle capitalize-- -[Saxton] What the…
[Jimmy] Otis of the Alpha Academy
he just leveled Randy Orton outside the ring!
-[Saxton] Ford never saw Otis-- -[Jimmy] And here comes Gable.
Chad Gable and Otis,
the former RAW Tag Team Champions,
taking out anyone and everyone in the ring.
-[bell dings] -[Saxton] Oh, my God! The Alpha Academy!
[Jimmy] Right on the point of the barricade.
[Corey] Completely spoiling this matchup.
[Jimmy] They made a statement without saying a word,
and actions speak louder than words.
Look at the face of Otis.
Obviously, the Alpha Academy
not gonna take last week's defeat lying down.
-Boom! -[Saxton] Jeez!
-[Corey] Right on top of Dawkins' skull. -[screams]
Tag team offense from the master and the number one guy,
the tree trunk, Otis.
[Saxton] And Gable and Otis turning their attention
to Montez Ford. Oh, no.
Otis on the middle rung!
[Jimmy] He's gonna do damage to Montez Ford, and he does!
And he's not done yet.
Oh, another one from Chad Gable.
[crowd booing]
Message sent to the tag team division here at RAW.
[Corey] The Street Profits may have issued the challenge, but tonight,
it's the Alpha Academy making the statement.
The Alpha Academy making it clear they will not go quietly into the night
when it comes to the RAW tag team title fixture.
[Alpha Academy theme song playing]
It's never easy to lose a member of the family anywhere at any time.
But, as it was said, bad times don't last,
bad guys do.
Razor Ramon is a bad guy who will live forever.
Scott Hall was a trailblazer in this industry,
an influence, a mentor to everyone that stepped near his path.
His presence is still felt up and down the roster to this very moment.
And you can never prepare to say goodbye to someone like this.
No, no. A superstar that so many of us, you and I, Corey included,
that idolized Scott Hall, Razor Ramon,
for his incredible contributions to our industry.
And it's still hard to believe.
It's with an extremely heavy heart that, tonight, we say goodbye
to The Bad Guy.
[crowd cheering]
[presenter] The WWE family is saddened by the passing of Scott Hall,
the man who proved it's good to be The Bad Guy.
[Razor Ramon theme song playing]
Say hello to Razor Ramon.
[presenter] Scott Hall made an instant impact upon his WWE debut in 1992
as Razor Ramon.
That character, it was the little spark that he needed
to light the dynamite of everything he had.
Take a look at me.
I living the good life, man.
Good food. Good drink. Good chicas.
You just can't teach somebody to be cool.
And Scott's always been cool.
[man] Hey!
Maybe I could clear the table, huh? Is that what you would like, man?
[utensils clattering]
He's the guy that made it cool to be the bad guy.
[presenter] Being The Bad Guy came with benefits.
Razor would cement his legacy as one of WWE's greatest
Intercontinental Champions with a thrilling victory
in WWE's first ever Ladder Match
at WrestleMania against Shawn Michaels.
I got gold around my neck,
and my most precious gold around my waist.
[man] The following announcement has been paid for by the New World Order.
[presenter] Upon leaving WWE in 1996,
Scott Hall would make his way to WCW,
where alongside Kevin Nash and the immortal Hulk Hogan,
he would revolutionize sports entertainment with the nWo.
Going down there changed everything.
Scott Hall was a pioneer.
We are taking over.
It just felt real,
felt like you were getting something special.
Hey, yo, are you here to see the…
[crowd] nWo!
This was one of the best things that ever happened to the business.
When you're nWo, you're nWo
for life!
[presenter] The WWE family will forever remember Scott Hall
as a gifted entertainer and two-time WWE Hall of Famer.
-Hey, yo! -[crowd] Hey, yo!
[presenter] A loving father and a dear friend.
[Scott Hall] Hard work pays off.
Dreams come true.
Bad times don't last,
but bad guys do.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd cheering and applauding]
[crowd chanting] Razor! Razor! Razor!
[Kevin Owens theme song playing]
[crowd booing]
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Marieville, Quebec, Canada, weighing in at 266 pounds,
Kevin Owens!
[Jimmy] That is the face of a man who thought he had it all worked out
when it came to WrestleMania, and it all came crashing down.
[Corey] Desperate times call for desperate measures,
and Kevin Owens had a brilliant plan.
But Owens is now in danger of being replaced
by his best friend Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
If Seth Rollins wins this match, he replaces Owens
to have "Stone Cold" Steve Austin as a guest at WrestleMania. Next.
[Saxton] Somebody's not going to WrestleMania.
[Jimmy] Well, this Wednesday is 3/16.
Go to wwe.com for deals. I know how you'll be celebrating, Corey.
[Corey] Head into the WWE shop right now
for all sorts of "Stone Cold" related specials and deals.
And do not forget the premiere of Steve Austin's Broken Skull American Lager
available this Wednesday.
Trust me, if you've had the IPA, you don't wanna miss the American Lager.
[Jimmy] And then, of course, there is Kevin Owens.
He thought he had it all worked out,
but Seth "Freakin" Rollins had other plans.
And a win by Seth "Freakin" Rollins and Kevin Owens!
[Corey] Alpha Academy will now defend their RAW Tag Team Titles
against both RK-Bro
and the team of Seth "Freakin" Rollins and Kevin Owens.
[Seth Rollins] We are just moments away
from me and my best pal, Kevin Owens,
becoming the new RAW Tag Team Champions!
We are this close to securing our spot on WrestleMania.
[Jimmy] The Stunner!
Kev, we're taking those titles and we're going to WrestleMania, baby!
[Saxton] Riddle disposes of Rollins!
-[crowd] Two! Three! -[bell dings]
[Saxton] RK-Bro, once again, World Tag Team Champions!
RK-Bro is headed to WrestleMania.
[somber instrumental music]
[Kevin Owens] It's official. I don't have a match at WrestleMania.
But you know what? I can accept that now because I think I've found a way…
The bottom line is I am calling you out,
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin!
[interviewer] Seth, this must be devastating for you,
missing this opportunity to be at WrestleMania.
You care to comment at all?
[Kevin Owens] It doesn't have to be like this.
You gotta focus your energy somewhere else and come up with something.
See, like I did.
Look, I'm going to WrestleMania in the biggest way possible.
You're The Architect, right? So, let's build some together.
Let's think, let's build something for you at WrestleMania.
Then, you can--
[tense instrumental music]
[Seth Rollins] I have a plan to get myself
to WrestleMania!
I have a plan,
but I want my best friend to be out here.
[dramatic instrumental music]
You have a talk show and your guest at WrestleMania is gonna be
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
[crowd cheering]
What if I also had a talk show?
What if my guest was "Stone Cold" Steve Austin?
What? No.
What?
You're right. There can't be two talk shows on WrestleMania.
There can only be one talk show at WrestleMania.
So, here's what we do.
We have a match right here tonight,
and the winner has the talk show on WrestleMania,
and their guest is "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
[dramatic instrumental music]
Seth, if you win tonight, you'll take Kevin Owens' place at--
[screams]
Kevo, tonight is the night!
I once was lost, but now I am found!
You know what? I learned something.
I learned something through this whole ordeal. I learned
that not only do I need WrestleMania,
but WrestleMania needs Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
And I'm about to punch my ticket right now.
[Seth Rollins theme song playing]
[Corey] Can you imagine if tonight becomes a nightmare--
[announcer] And his opponent, from Davenport, Iowa,
weighing in at 217 pounds,
Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
[Corey] Tonight could, in fact, become a nightmare for Kevin Owens,
who could be replaced by Seth "Freakin" Rollins at WrestleMania.
[Jimmy] The devastation of last week, losing out to RK-Bro,
could that be magnified again for the loser tonight?
[Corey] It just goes to show you the importance of WrestleMania
to everyone on the roster.
And this is Seth "Freakin" Rollins' opportunity.
If Seth can beat Kevin Owens in a match,
Seth will replace KO at WrestleMania for a talk show
with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
Someone's not going to Dallas. Who's it gonna be?
[laughing]
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[Jimmy] Well, earlier tonight, already headed for WrestleMania,
Bianca Belair thought she just had Doudrop in front of her. She was wrong.
[Corey] An impressive feat of strength from the EST,
delivering her KOD maneuver to Doudrop to earn a victory.
But there would be no time for celebration for Bianca Belair.
[Saxton] Bianca Belair did not see this coming.
The RAW Women's Champion, "Big Time" Becky Lynch leading the ambush.
And when Becky was out here, guys, she was fuming,
literally shaking, as she led this vicious attack over the EST.
[Corey] Becky Lynch looking for a measure of revenge
after being injured at the hands of Belair.
And this is hard to watch.
But look at this one more time, if we could.
Lynch using Bianca's own ponytail to drive her WrestleMania challenger
throat first into the chair and into the ring post.
A very, very difficult scene in the wake of Bianca's match tonight,
as we head towards WrestleMania.
[Jimmy] Well, she has been taken to the hospital.
The news we have now is a preliminary evaluation.
She has suffered throat trauma.
We don't know the exact extent of it, but we will keep you updated.
Hopefully, she'll be all right.
We understand. All we know is that Bianca Belair has had
extreme difficulty speaking in the aftermath of Becky Lynch's attack.
We'll keep you posted.
[arguing indistinctly]
[Corey] But, right now, an extremely a personal situation.
Kevin Owens, who carved his own path.
to the most stupendous two-night WrestleMania in history,
where, as of right now, Kevin Owens will host The KO Show,
WrestleMania Saturday, with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
-as his special guest. -[Saxton] Early roll-up!
-[Jimmy] And a quick kick-out. -[Corey] However, earlier tonight,
it was Seth Rollins who had an epiphany,
a plan to make his own way to WrestleMania.
And here is how we have arrived at this point.
If Rollins defeats Owens, Rollins will replace Kevin Owens as the host
of a talk show with "Stone Cold".
[Saxton] And again, as unfair as it is, Kevin Owens kind of has to blame himself.
Owens was the one who went to Seth Rollins and said, "Hey, you're the Visionary."
This wouldn't have happened, if you thought better.
[Corey] "Come up with an idea to get yourself to WrestleMania."
This is my damn…
This is my spot! It's my spot! You don't belong there!
[Jimmy] Also, Kevin Owens' willingness, as he said, to do anything to get there.
[Corey] This is classic KO.
Hockey fight in the center of the ring.
Now, it's Rollins. We heard Rollins himself earlier say,
"Seth Rollins doesn't need WrestleMania,
WrestleMania needs Seth "Freakin" Rollins!"
[Jimmy] Almost like a man possessed.
Seth Rollins glaring at the WrestleMania sign
for continued motivation.
There is nothing more dangerous than a fanatic,
and when it comes to WrestleMania,
Seth "Freakin" Rollins is a fanatic. No debate about that.
[Corey] The same can be said for Kevin Owens.
[Jimmy] Oh!
[Corey] Owens has been known for his somewhat underhanded,
at times questionable, tactics.
But Kevin Owens had a brilliant plan
to goad "Stone Cold" Steve Austin into appearing at WrestleMania on the KO Show.
[Jimmy] But in this match, right now, what I'm curious about,
is it a little bit of a detriment?
Kevin Owens has trouble getting wrapped up in things he didn't get, right?
Seth "Freakin" Rollins is fighting 'cause he's got nothing to lose.
[Corey] This is one singular goal.
One of these two men is going to WrestleMania,
and they're going to appear on the grandest stage of them all
with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin,
one of, if not the greatest of all time.
That's the only goal!
That's the only thing both of these men are thinking about.
[Saxton] And that's the key. And you're seeing how far,
whether you're Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, or any…
[Jimmy] Oh! Knee right across the forehead. Shoulders down!
[Saxton] …or any other WWE Superstars, for that matter. You will do anything,
anything to get to WrestleMania, including fighting your own best friend.
[Corey] And you have to imagine how bad it could sting Kevin Owens
if his best friend, Seth Rollins,
was the one who cost him his WrestleMania opportunity.
And that's a very real possibility in a matter of minutes.
[Jimmy] Look at the turnaround in the mind and the attitude of Seth Rollins.
He ended last week as an actual zombie after his loss.
Now, he's fired up again. But Kevin Owens, not letting this opportunity go.
[Corey] Rollins, now. Looking to take out the leg of Seth Rollins,
driving The Visionary's knee into the barricade.
[Jimmy] These gentlemen know each other well.
They were a successful tag team for a while.
You know your tag team partner's strengths, you know his weaknesses,
You know everything.
[Corey] It has got a very similar feeling to a championship matchup.
The stakes are that high.
Neither man wants to get themselves disqualified.
Neither man wants to lose by count out
or some frivolous way when the opportunity is so massive.
[Jimmy] As he's crushing the cap of Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Kevin Owens started this match a bit emotionally unraveled.
Obviously, has settled in now into his game plan
to try to preserve his position at WrestleMania.
[Saxton] Great escape by Seth "Freakin" Rollins, favoring his left knee
that Kevin Owens has focused on
for the past several moments in this matchup.
Going back to it again.
[Jimmy] Say what you want about his honesty level,
he is a veteran. He knows how to take advantage.
He knows how to wear opponents down.
[Corey] When you're as tough as Kevin Owens,
even the truth is up for debate.
[Saxton] Well, listen, you can feel the desperation right now
from Kevin Owens.
Understand, he cannot relinquish his Road to WrestleMania.
[Jimmy] Well, he's translating that desperation into a great attack
against Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
And it may seem unlikely, maybe even distant,
but I'm curious to see what The Rollins Report
would look like in Dallas at AT&T Stadium.
Or maybe Speakin Freakin?
-I… I think that's… -[Corey] It rolls right off the tongue.
[Saxton] On the apron here now.
Owens trying to hoist up Rollins!
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] Agonizing impact for Kevin Owens.
Beautiful backdrop.
Now, Rollins is eyeing Kevin Owens.
The wheels are turning in the mind of The Visionary.
Getting some speed, going between the ropes!
[Saxton] But got caught by Owens!
[Jimmy] Kevin Owens saw that one coming. Taking advantage outside of the ring!
Fallaway slam from Owens into the barricade.
-[all exclaiming] -And a thunderous…
Can Owens hang on to his WrestleMania opportunity?
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Take a good look because WrestleMania is on the line.
Seth "Freakin" Rollins versus Kevin Owens.
The winner will host "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in Dallas.
The loser we'll be watching from home.
[Corey] As of this very moment, that opportunity belongs to Kevin Owens.
But Seth "Freakin" Rollins, earlier in the night,
having an epiphany thanks to KO himself.
[Saxton] Oh, a Tornado DDT off the top rope!
And a second.
[Jimmy] That's gotta be it.
One. Two.
[Jimmy] Just enough for a kick-out from Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[Saxton] How ironic is it, both Rollins and Owens
spent months obsessing over how to get to WrestleMania together
and, now, here we are tonight. It's Kevin Owens and Rollins
who stand in the way of each other's path to WrestleMania.
[Jimmy] They came so close last week, losing that opportunity.
Devastating. That led to tonight.
[Corey] But the thing is, these two are best friends.
Rollins and Owens both know how much this match means to the other,
how much WrestleMania means to the other one.
Two of the most passionate superstars in all of WWE.
We heard Rollins declare earlier, "WrestleMania needs me,"
and KO saying, "It's mine!"
[all exclaiming]
-It may be his after that. -[Jimmy] That might prove it.
-Shoulder's down! -[referee] One. Two.
[screams]
[Jimmy] Another desperation kick-out for Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[Corey] Rollins just surviving a WrestleMania-sized cannonball from KO
who, once again, very wisely, attacks the knee of The Architect.
[Jimmy] He's been chopping it down this entire match,
-focusing on the strategy. -[Corey] Wait a second.
That might have given Rollins some more resolve here
to try to fight back against Kevin Owens.
[Jimmy] Going shot-for-shot with KO Kevin Owens.
[Corey] Always looking for the Pop-Up Powerbomb.
Rollins able to rally for the moment!
[Jimmy] Countering at exactly the right time.
That's how you know someone's offense.
[Corey] Seth Rollins trying to will himself to continue,
knowing that WrestleMania is on the line.
This could be Seth's final opportunity.
One of these men isn't going to Dallas!
Every few seconds, whether it's Seth Rollins,
whether it's Kevin Owens,
taking that moment to glare up at the side,
remind themselves what this match is all about.
[Jimmy] And KO starting to wear down under the onslaught
of Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[Saxton] Rollins knows how to make this opportunity count!
Sling Blade. Down goes Owens!
Owens locked.
Charging ahead, is Rollins!
[Corey] Both of these men, desperate.
Kevin Owens, to retain his WrestleMania opportunity.
Seth Rollins, to not let his final chance slip through his fingers.
[Saxton] Rollins catching himself now on the apron. Springboard!
-Oh, knee right to the jaw! -[Corey] Seth got it all!
Owens is down!
[Jimmy] I think he just punched his ticket to WrestleMania, gentlemen.
[Corey] Rollins needs to finish the job before it's time to celebrate.
Let's look at this… One more… Dual views.
Here comes Rollins from the top.
Great precision.
Tremendous impact, right in the face of Kevin Owens.
[Jimmy] Rollins can taste it right now. Rollins can feel WrestleMania!
[Corey] And right… Rollins, picking up steam!
-Through the ropes! -[Jimmy] Laid him out!
-KO against the barricade! -[Corey] Sacrificing his own body
for the final chance to head to WrestleMania.
[Saxton] Owens trying to find some escape here from Seth Rollins,
who continues to have his eyes locked on Kevin Owens.
[Corey] But Owens knows very well, if he gets counted out,
-he loses his chance! -[all exclaiming]
[Saxton] If he thought he was gonna get a break, that was not the case!
[Corey] I don't know who got the worst of that exchange.
Rollins' lower back hit the corner of our announce table
as Owens was driven over it.
[Jimmy] Well, these two men are putting one another through hell,
all for the chance to host the Rattlesnake.
[Corey] Guys, the count continues.
Rollins making it in, but Owens might get counted out!
The count is at eight. Two seconds, Kevin! You've gotta get in!
Just made it!
-And right to the chin! -[Jimmy] Superkick!
Rollins, now, making the climb to the top rope!
WrestleMania on the line!
[Saxton] Rollins, is he gonna punch his ticket?
[Jimmy] Oh, beautiful splash!
-Seth is going to Wrestle… [exclaims] -One, two…
-[Corey] Oh, no. -[Jimmy] I don't believe it!
[Saxton] That was the best opportunity we've seen Rollins have
to put Kevin Owens away in this match.
[Corey] Look at this, as Rollins soars through the skies,
WrestleMania in the background.
This is what it's all about.
Full extension, full impact!
But, somehow, Owens musters up the energy to survive.
[Saxton] This match continues on.
I need this, Kevin! I need this!
[Corey] This is WrestleMania we're talking about.
This is immortality on the line.
This is a date with "Stone Cold" at the showcase of immortals.
The stakes don't get any higher!
[Saxton] Rollins upping the ante here!
Thinking superplex.
[Jimmy] If he pulls this off, this has gotta be it!
[Saxton] Owens trying to thwart the plan of Seth Rollins.
[Jimmy] Desperation punches!
[Saxton] Now, it's Owens all alone. Oh, hold on! Hold on!
[Corey] Owens counters again! Superplex!
Cover him, Kevin.
[Jimmy] Can he get there?
-[Corey] We are going to KO-Mania! -One, two…
-[all exclaiming] -[Saxton] Not yet.
Not yet.
[Corey] What a match!
This is a battle for the ages,
just for the opportunity
to head to the showcase of the immortals.
The most stupendous two-night WrestleMania in history
hangs in the balance!
Owens on the top rope!
[Jimmy] Oh, knees up!
[Saxton] Two failed high-risks
by Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens.
[Jimmy] Every move, they have a counter for it.
Every time they are asked to dig deep, that's exactly what they do!
They're just obsessed with WrestleMania, and we're seeing it in this match.
[Corey] They're both obsessed. Unfortunately, only one
will have the opportunity.
Owens daring Rollins, "Get up!" Owens looking for the Stunner!
[exclaims]
-[Jimmy] A roll-up! -[Corey] One. Two. Three.
[Jimmy] A delay on the count!
That's about six or seven, but it doesn't matter!
[Corey] The official was forced to dive out of harm's way.
[Saxton] Rollins has gotta gather himself.
[Corey] Rollins better not get himself disqualified.
Keep your emotions in check, Seth!
[Jimmy] Oh, went for the Stomp, but too much time.
And a stunner from KO!
One! Two! Three!
-KO's going to WrestleMania! -[bell dings]
-[Corey] Rollins is not-- -[announcer] Here is your winner,
Kevin Owens!
[Jimmy] Talk about leaving everything in the ring!
That's what Kevin Owens did tonight!
[Saxton] Kevin Owens can now breathe a huge sigh of relief.
His Road to WrestleMania is secure,
and so is his KO Show featuring "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
[Corey] Seth Rollins is not going to partake in WrestleMania.
This is…
All of Seth Rollins' hopes and WrestleMania dreams
were dashed tonight on Monday Night RAW.
[Jimmy] The Vision has become an absolute nightmare for Seth Rollins.
He'll be watching the most stupendous WrestleMania of all time from home.
[theme song continues] ost stupendous WrestleMania of all time from home.