[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.
[crowd whistling and cheering]
[glass shattering sound]
["Stone Cold" Steve Austin's theme music playing]
[Corey laughs]
-[Saxton] You've got to be kidding me. -[Corey laughs]
[Corey] This is brilliant.
The guts inside Kevin Owens,
are downright legendary.
[Saxton] Call that guts? How about the stupidity?
[Corey] "Stone Cold" never looked this good.
[Saxton] Why would Kevin Owens come out here,
dressed like "Stone Cold" Steve Austin?
Why would he try to provoke the Rattlesnake even further?
[Corey] This crowd right now, beyond disappointed into furious.
[Saxton] Kevin Owens must have a death wish.
[Corey] Somewhere in Texas, there's a fist going through a television.
[Jimmy] We're at WrestleMania
It is official.
The biggest KO Show of all time goes down
WrestleMania Saturday, one week from this Saturday,
with a very special guest, the Rattlesnake.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin,
streaming live on Peacock.
[Corey] And that most definitely, will be the most stupendous KO Show ever.
[crowd booing]
Chicago, are y'all ready, to see Kevin Owens open up
a can of whoop-ass on "Stone Cold" at WrestleMania?
Give me a, "hell, yeah!"
[audience booing]
No, no, I don't think I got that.
I said, if you're ready to see Kevin Owens,
raise hell, all over that sorry son of a bitch,
"Stone Cold", give me hell, yeah!
[booing]
What?
[crowd booing]
-What? -[booing intensifies]
-What? -[booing continues]
What?
[booing loudly]
-[crowd chanting] You suck! -[Corey] If you close your eyes
-it's almost like "Stone Cold's" here. -[Saxton] No, it's not.
[crowd chanting] You suck! You suck! You suck!
You know, I heard all of the things,
that Kevin Owens said,
about my home state of Texas, and they were horrible things.
But let's be honest, they're all true.
And he got my attention.
[audience clamoring]
So when he invited me…
to be a guest on the biggest, most stupendous, KO Show of all time.
Well, you saw what I did, right?
You saw that horrible little video?
I drove out in the middle of nowhere and pretended to be a badass.
While standing in front of my pathetic little golf cart.
[crowd yells]
And I gotta say, I didn't really know what I was gonna do.
So I figured, I'll just do what I do best,
and that's run my little mealy mouth
and accept Kevin Owens' invitation, without thinking.
See, that's the problem. I don't do much thinking these days,
To be honest, at this stage in my life,
the lights are on, but is anybody home? Uh-uh!
[crowd booing]
And now, well…
Here we are.
I am going to WrestleMania.
I am going to the KO Show.
[crowd chanting] We want Austin!
We want Austin!
-[crowd] We want Austin! -Y'all have got to be
the stupidest, sons of bitches, I ever--
["Stone Cold" Steve Austin's theme music playing]
[Corey] He's getting it again. [laughing]
-[laughs] -[crowd booing]
[Kevin chuckling]
What's that uh…
What's that saying?
Fool you once,
Shame on you.
Fool you twice.
Shame on… well, you for being absolute idiots.
"And that's bottom line.
Because "Stone Cold" said so."
-Now you know what's left? -[booing]
The only thing left to do for old "Stone Cold"
is to drink some beer.
And hopefully get some liquid courage.
Before Kevin Owens, gives me the ass-kicking of a lifetime
at WrestleMania.
Now throw me some damn beer.
[Saxton] The man has no shame.
No hands either, try catching it Kevin.
There's the Broken Skull American lager.
That's a darn fine beverage.
[scoffs] 'O' for two.
["Stone Cold" theme music playing]
Stop the music!
Stop the damn music!
[clamoring]
Let me ask you a question, you bald bastard.
Where did you stagehands learn to throw beer?
You suck!
Okay? You must be from Chicago, right?
[Kevin] I'll make it easy for you.
Take a beer in your little hand, get in the ring and give me the beer.
Come on. Even you can figure that out.
Here we go.
One step. There we go.
That was a weird way to get in the ring, but I'll let it go.
There you go. Put it in my hand.
Wow. Good job.
Now get your sorry ass out of my ring.
Wait.
-[Saxton] Come on! -[Corey] Total, Stunner!
-[Corey] Stunner! -[crowd booing]
[Corey laughs]
[Saxton] I'll tell you what Kevin Owens,
is making a huge mistake right now.
[clamoring]
[Corey exclaims]
-[Corey] Really? -[Saxton] Absolutely ridiculous.
[crowd booing]
[Saxton] Yeah, it's great.
It's great that Kevin Owens is having all the fun playing all the games right now.
But come WrestleMania,
come that moment, when "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
finally gets his hands on Kevin Owens.
Owens better pray that he's still able to walk
out of WrestleMania.
[Corey] That's a little presumptive, Saxton.
I have a feeling "Stone Cold's"
sitting at home, watching KO and realizing
that he has not competed in a ring in 19 years,
and "Stone Cold" may not have what it takes anymore
to handle the new baddest SOB on Monday Night RAW.
[Saxton] Maybe you're making the same mistake as Kevin Owens, Corey,
by forgetting just who you're talking about.
The Texas Rattlesnake, the WWE Hall of Famer,
one of the toughest men, to ever step inside a WWE ring.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
[Jimmy] He seems confident right now.
But last week, Kevin Owens' spot at WrestleMania was anything but sure.
You gotta focus your energy somewhere else and and come up with something.
See, like I did.
I'm going to WrestleMania in the biggest way possible.
Let's build something for you at WrestleMania, that you can--
You have a talk show, and your guest at WrestleMania
is going to be "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
Yeah.
What if I also I 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.
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! [laughs]
[Saxton] Well, stakes running an all time high for both Owens and Rollins.
Who would compete in a barnburner of a matchup.
And it seemed as though Rollins, had WrestleMania acquired.
But Kevin Owens, doing what he did best
continued fighting on.
[Corey] Kevin Owens would fight on,
and reaffirm his road to WrestleMania.
And once again, it would seem that Seth Rollins,
hopes and dreams, of making it to WrestleMania,
are over.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest.
Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[crowd cheering]
Seth, what is your current state of mind,
as you face the fact that you're not going to this year's WrestleMania?
[indistinct chanting]
[chuckling]
[laughing maniacally]
I'm gonna borrow this.
[Saxton] That can't be good news for anyone.
Right there, dare speculate, what's going through the mind of Rollins…
[Corey] No need to speculate.
WrestleMania is on the mind of Seth Rollins.
And WrestleMania only.
[Jimmy] Well, who has their spot in WrestleMania?
The Mysterios, Rey and Dominik.
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following contest, is a tag team match for one-fall.
Introducing first, from San Diego, California.
Dominik and Rey Mysterio!
[Jimmy] That's the look of a team that has punched their ticket.
They are riding high right now.
[Jimmy] The Mysterios have the biggest opportunities of their life
come WrestleMania.
But the greatest luchador of all time had a busy weekend himself.
That's Rey Mysterio with none other,
than racing legend Mario Andretti.
At the Texas Motor Speedway,
a true thrill for both Andretti and Mysterio.
But everything leads to Dallas,
where Rey and his son, Dominik will compete,
against two mega stars,
Logan Paul and The Miz.
But before we get there, that's right.
Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode are in their way.
WrestleMania is coming.
But can the Mysterios overcome The Dirty Dawgs.
We'll find out on RAW next.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Monday Night RAW is brought to you by Xfinity Mobile,
Break free, from the Big Three with wireless, that does it all.
[Jimmy] During the match with the hurt business last week,
you might have gotten a WrestleMania preview.
[Saxton] Rey Mysterio and his son Dominik, in tag team action
against Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin,
Logan Paul and Miz sitting ringside on commentary.
very impressive frog splash
an homage to Uncle Eddie from Dominik Mysterio,
which allowed Miz and Logan Paul to strike, and throw down.
[Corey] A deja vu from the past.
But this time, this time, Rey Mysterio would have an answer.
Thwarting the attack of the Miz and Logan Paul.
And Jimmy, you mentioned what could happen at WrestleMania.
This scenario right here could happen.
Logan Paul all by himself at the mercy of Dominik and Rey Mysterio,
and so close were we, to seeing a double 619 on Logan Paul.
You got to wonder, come WrestleMania.
Remember, there is no escape for Logan Paul.
There is no Miz to save him.
Logan Paul's gonna have to back it up when he teams up with the Miz
to take on Rey and Dominik Mysterio
on WrestleMania, Saturday.
[Saxton] The whole world is buzzing about the A Lister
and social media mega star Logan Paul.
The Mysterios are there, too.
[Corey] You can't overlook Dirty Dawgs.
[announcer] …Robert Roode and the NXT Champion
Dolph Ziggler, the Dirty Dawgs.
[Jimmy] And you see the NXT Championship around the waist of Dolph Sigler,
[Saxton] The new kingpin of NXT 2.0, right here Tuesday nights
on USA as close as it gets and man, that gold looks fine
around the waist of the show off.
-[announcer] Awesome! -[Saxton] Oh, great.
[Corey] Man, tonight just keeps getting better.
[Saxton] It's the Mysterios taking on the Dirty Dawgs,
there is no Miz on the schedule.
[Corey] Can I make a confession?
I may or may not have invited Miz back out here again
-he did such a great job last week. -[Saxton] Why do you do this, Corey?
Nobody wants the Miz out here… Except you.
[Jimmy] The intensity in the eyes of the Mysterios.
That may have been extra motivation,
having Miz in the house tonight.
[Saxton] Rey and Dominik know now, not only do you have to worry
about Dolph Ziggler, not only do you have to worry about Robert Roode,
you have to worry about the A lister, at ringside.
-Once again, The Miz. -[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Why would you have to be worried about them? We should be celebrating.
Our commentary desk just became must see, Saxton.
[Saxton] We know The Miz has a propensity to get involved, Corey.
[Corey] I assure you, Miz has promised me that he is out here to observe
and strategize on behalf of himself,
and Logan Paul. Miz, welcome to ringside.
[Miz] That's what you do during WrestleMania season,
You scout baby.
[Saxton] Miz, as I was saying, before you put your headphones on--
[Jimmy] Beautiful arm drag.
[Saxton] Hopefully you do not get involved, unlike previous weeks.
[Miz] What are you insinuating?
I am out here. To look at my opponents
at WrestleMania. To see what they do.
Amazing arm drag by Dominik Mysterio.
[Saxton] You tend to do more than just look.
[Miz] All I'm doing is looking, I'm sitting, I'm looking, boom.
[Saxton] Dominik Mysterio launched spine first into the ring apron,
and the new NXT champion takes over, makes the tag to Robert Roode.
[Jimmy] A man who's dangerous all by himself,
but such great chemistry with Robert Roode,
look at that teamwork.
As bad news-- find him over in the ring with cover.
-[Jimmy] Kicked him off on two. -[Saxton] Yeah, you better make that.
[Corey] Miz, since you are out here,
I would like to ask,
how is the training going on between yourself and Logan Paul?
-The preparation? -[Miz] He is absolutely incredible.
If WrestleMania was tomorrow,
He'd be ready and we'd still have time.
[Saxton] Beautiful athleticism by Dominik.
Dropkick to the back of Roode,
-sent to the outside. -[Miz] Come on Robert.
[Jimmy] Mysterio's done a great job of clearing the ring.
[Saxton] And with more in mind, here come Dominik and Rey.
[Jimmy] Roll the rolls on, laying out the Dirty Dawgs.
♪ Burn it down ♪
-[Corey] It's getting crowded out here. -[Miz] My God!
[Corey] What's going on?
[Jimmy] Anything can and probably will happen.
[Saxton] First The Miz, now Seth Rollins.
[Rollins] Cut it down!
No!
This show doesn't move another second,
until the world hears what I have to say, baby!
[clamoring]
I want a WrestleMania spot, and I'm going to get a WrestleMania spot.
Because I am Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[laughs smugly]
And I don't want, just any spot.
I want a spot on WrestleMania that's gonna--
[mic cuts] …want a…
I want a spot on WrestleMania that's going to live forever.
I came.
I came for so… [mic cuts]
[indistinctly] What is this?
What is this?
Turn it on. I came for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, last week.
Because that's going to live forever.
And this week, I want bigger.
I want the-- [mic cuts]
[audience murmuring]
And they shut… [inaudible]
[Saxton] Obviously, someone else doesn't want Rollins out here.
[Rollins speaking indistinctly]
[Saxton] Technical difficulties, here in Chicago.
[Jimmy] Welcome back to the Mysterios versus Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode.
[Corey] Right now, Dolph Ziggler looking to end this one in a big, big, big way.
Ziggler wants the superplex,
Mysterio, not about to let Dolph have it.
[Jimmy] Great defense. Hammering away at the ribs.
[Saxton] A frightening situation for both Mysterio and Ziggler.
Now Mysterio all alone!
[Jimmy] Now, ready to fly high.
-That's bad news for Dolph Ziggler, bam! -[crowd cheering]
[Corey] We are being joined ringside,
by the most must see superstar in WWE, Miz.
Getting a closer look at two of his WrestleMania opponents.
Miz, are you impressed thus far with the Mysterio?
[Miz] There is no denying the fact that Rey Mysterio is one of the most creative,
one of the most innovative superstars that WWE has ever seen.
And his son, Dominik hasn't been here as long, but literally.
He's the blood of the Mysterio.
So, they are absolutely phenomenal.
What I'm disappointed in, is the lack of respect.
The lack of respect to the Dirty Dawgs, by the Mysterios.
The lack of respect towards me.
[Corey] Well, this is where Rey Mysterio turned the momentum around,
connecting with an enzuigiri on Ziggler.
Now it's Roode and Rey Mysterio, who are legal.
[Jimmy] Oh Tornado DDT!
These are things that you need to witness, learn about.
And these are the things I'm showing Logan.
Logan Paul, showing him these things that Rey Mysterio can do.
[Jimmy] Tag.
In comes Dominik. Top rope.
Beautiful cross body.
[Corey] Dominik Mysterio, now changing the momentum with that.
[Jimmy] That running hurricanrana.
And that ability to chain the offense together.
You talk about the experience growing up, learning these moves.
That's why they are so fluid Miz.
[commentators exclaim]
[Saxton] Their homage to Eddie Guerrero.
Dominik continues to roll
[Jimmy] Covers, shoulder's down, but…
Dolph Ziggler right there.
-Dominik out of the way! -[both] Whoa!
[Corey] Ziggler goes down face first.
-[Saxton] And now, Rey Mysterio. -[Corey] Ziggler, out of the way in time.
[Jimmy] Roode, spinebuster.
-[Corey] See ya, bye. -[Jimmy] Might be over, shoulder's down.
Kick out just in time.
[Corey] And Miz, that sort of inexperience
just shown by Dominik Mysterio
has to boost your confidence.
-Ahead of WrestleMania. -[Miz] Exactly what it does.
You have to understand that when you're a tag match,
things are going on left and right. Your head has to swivel at all times.
[Corey] In experience, your tag team partner, Miz,
he has less experience than anyone in this match.
[Miz] There is a reason why I chose Logan Paul! Here's a cover.
The reason I chose Logan Paul is because nobody knows what to expect out of him.
If I chose-- Oh here we go, this is a 619.
[Jimmy] Right to the face, on Robert Roode, 619.
But that's not enough.
[Saxton] Dominik, from the top.
Go, make the save!
-[Jimmy] … two, three, it's over. -[bell dings]
You've gotta be kidding me.
-[announcer] Your winner… -[commentators exclaim]
[Corey] Superkick from Ziggler, takes down-- My goodness!
-[Jimmy] The Miz. -[Saxton] Of course, of course.
[Jimmy] Skull crushing finale.
[Saxton] The A lister, lying in wait.
Always looking for a cheap shot, is The Miz.
[Corey] Always a step ahead of the competition.
[Saxton] Wait a minute, what is he doing? Oh no!
[Jimmy] That is too far!
[Corey] The disrespect.
The mask of a luchador, is nothing short of sacred in the culture.
The Miz just committed the ultimate
disrespect of Rey Mysterio.
[Saxton] If this is how far The Miz wants to take things.
-You want to up the ante like this? -I'll take it.
[Saxton] Dominik frantically attempting to cover his father's face.
with the significance of--
[Miz shouting indistinctly]
[Saxton] What Miz just did, can't be overlooked.
[Jimmy] You can't take the pride of Rey Mysterio.
-There's humiliation! -[Corey] It's bigger than Rey Mysterio.
That's what it's about!
-[Corey] It's all of Lucha Libre culture. -I earned the respect, earned it!
And I'll take it.
[Corey] Miz is disrespecting every ounce of that culture.
[crowd clamoring]
[crowd booing]
I get it. I get it.
You want to shut me up?
You want to cut off my microphone?
You wanna silence me? You guys know what I want!
I want the biggest spotlight possible at WrestleMania.
A main event. Night one, night two. It doesn't matter. Give it to me.
I get it, you're upset you're not at WrestleMania.
But here's the thing, disrupting the show, acting like a complete lunatic,
won't get you what you want.
Oh, oh! And what is?
Relying on you two buffoons to do anything of use?
Is that what's gonna get me what I want?
-You know, maybe it's time I-- -Listen.
We get that you're frustrated, but we gave you an opportunity last week
to beat Kevin Owens and replace him.
-And you failed, not us. -Mmm.
-[Seth chuckles] -You know, Seth, let's just calm down.
Let me look at it. Maybe there's… Maybe there's something we can do.
[laughs maniacally] Something you can do?
[laughs hysterically]
[Corey] Well, last Friday on SmackDown. The Bloodline found out
Brock Lesnar was in the house.
[horn blaring]
[Jimmy] The Beast Incarnate was in a sanguinous mood.
-My God! -[glass breaking]
[Jimmy] Are they all in on SmackDown? You'll find out on RAW, next.
[Jimmy] We are coming to you from the Windy City of Chicago.
Maybe so much Lou Malnati's pizza
that I can't walk today.
But that's what this town is all about. Sports and pizza.
[Corey] And right now, this town is about disrespect.
We were joined on commentary by the A lister,
The Miz, who, of course, wasted no time,
taking advantage of Rey Mysterio post-match,
to deliver a skull crushing finale.
But what would follow was the ultimate sign of disrespect.
The Miz, removing the sacred mask of Rey Mysterio.
The significance of that action is like tearing off Superman's cape.
That is humiliation! That is what it's about!
I earned the respect! Earned it. And I'll take it!
I know, Maryse, it came right off.
Like, it was easier than I thought it ever would be.
It was good right? I know, because I'm great.
-Excuse me, Miz. -Can I call you back?
I love you more… No, I love you.
I love you.
Bye babe.
Excuse me, Miz, but what drove you to steal Rey Mysterio's mask?
You might not know this.
But as a child, little Logan Paul was a huge Rey Mysterio fan.
All little Logan wanted was a mask of his very own, just like his hero
Rey Mysterio.
But as the saying goes, never meet your heroes.
Poor little Logan, grew up to find out what a little jerk Rey Mysterio is,
and that his son Dom is even worse.
The Mysterios have shown Logan and I, nothing but disrespect,
and they've gone out of their way to try to humiliate us.
But I didn't try to humiliate the Mysterios.
I did, humiliate the Mysterios.
[in British accent] To humiliate, or not to humiliate.
To humiliate the Mysterios.
When the most must see tag team in WWE history,
beats them at WrestleMania.
And Logan, this is all yours.
I'm gonna steam clean it, and I dare you
to wear it next week, on Monday Night RAW.
Booyaka, booyaka, 619!
You know, I admired the guts of The Miz, to do what he just did,
but you never tug on Superman's cape,
and you sure as hell never take Rey Mysterio mask.
Well, we know at WrestleMania the Mysterios are going to be prepared.
We also know we are going to get a collision
between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar.
Well, last Friday on SmackDown, we got a totally different kind of collision.
[Roman] There's plenty to be excited about.
Tonight, It's a special night.
We're on the road to WrestleMania.
Tonight's the first night that I get to see Brock Lesnar
face to face since I smashed him in Madison Square Garden
and made him bleed all over New York.
And you better believe once he shows his face,
I'm gonna make him bleed all over Charlotte, North Carolina as well.
What's wrong, Wiseman?
Brock Lesnar has experienced a weather pattern in Saskatchewan.
Brock Lesnar will not be here
this evening.
Charlotte, I want Brock to be here as well.
I was about to smash him.
That man's scared of me.
Brock Lesnar is scared of his Tribal Chief.
He's scared of the head of the table.
There ain't a man that can touch me.
[The Wiseman speaking indistinctly]
Enough now, don't interrupt me.
I tell you something.
What? What? What do you want? What?
He's landed and he's on his way.
[crowd cheering]
-On his way where? -He's on his way here!
You just told me, he ain't coming here tonight.
He's on his way! He's landed!
What are we gonna do?
I know what I'm gonna do. You wrap this up and take it home.
Hey, wait for me!
[horn blaring]1
[Jimmy] Oh my god!
-[horns honking] -[glass breaking]
-Yeah! -[horns honking]
Wiseman, get out!
[laughs hysterically]
Whoo!
Get in, we'll take this one. Get in the front.
Go, go man!
[tires screeching]
[yells]
[Brock] Roman Reigns, you're gonna unleash the beast, son.
Roman. You can run, you can hide.
But in two weeks at WrestleMania, I'm gonna do more than blow the doors off.
Roman Reigns!
I'm coming for blood.
[Corey] Ladies and gentlemen, breaking news.
There better be massive reinforcements here next week
because right here on RAW next week in Pittsburgh,
both the WWE Champion, Brock Lesnar
and the Universal Champion Roman Reigns
will be live!
[Saxton] Roman Reigns, has achieved god mode,
but the Beast Incarnate is out for blood.
Do not miss this.
It's going to be big.
[Corey] Speaking of big, gargantuan, humongous.
Those all apply to this man.
I would say Sears Towers-esque.
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following contest, is a two on one handicap match.
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, weighing in, at 400 pounds.
Omos!
[Corey] The colossus of Monday Night RAW,
has dominated everyone
who has dared to step in his path.
And if I'm being perfectly honest,
I don't know, if anyone can stop Omos.
[Jimmy] We're about to find out,
as he takes on the biggest challenge of his career,
Commander Azeez and Apollo Crews will take on Omos
in a two on one handicap match.
Will the undefeated streak continue for Omos?
Or will he get defeated right before WrestleMania?
When he takes on Azeez and Apollo Crews on RAW, next.
Look at the size of Omos.
[Jimmy] It's stunning what this man is capable of, in and out of the ring.
[Corey] I'm still taken over the domineering display
we witnessed last week from Omos, when he took on Commander Azeez.
[Jimmy] Will they get a shot at redemption?
[announcer] As opponents, the team of Commander Azeez
and Apollo Crews!
[Corey] I understand, we are about to watch Omos compete.
But no one man can defeat two fully grown men,
particularly when one of the other two
is the massive Commander Azeez.
[Saxton] You got a point Corey. Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez
both facing back to back losses to Omos.
I do credit them saying, listen, if we can't do it individually,
let's try to stop Omos together.
[Jimmy] Coming out, to work together as a team.
You have to imagine, Azeez felt a modicum of humiliation.
[Corey] Azeez has never been manhandled like that, in his entire life.
Let alone to have it happen before the entire WWE Universe
and in front of Apollo Crews.
[Jimmy] And to be manhandled with such ease
seemed almost impossible.
[Saxton] Unfortunately Commander Azeez has joined
what has been a growing list of victims, courtesy of Omos.
[Corey] I don't know how Omos prepares for this.
Already divide and conquer,
Azeez on one side of the ring, Crews on the other.
[Jimmy] Great dropkick to get it started.
[Corey] Azeez, on the outside.
[Saxton] This is the benefit of a two on one advantage for Crews and Azeez…
[Jimmy] Enzuigiri, right to the side of the head.
[Corey] Right now, Omos is being overwhelmed
by Commander Azeez and Apollo Crews.
Uh-oh.
-[Saxton] Omos has ahold of Azeez. -[Jimmy] In a vice-like grip.
Right and left.
[Corey] Crews and Azeez are in trouble.
[Saxton] Not anymore.
[Jimmy] Azeez, one of the few men on earth
who could power his way out of that position.
But beautiful uppercut.
Azeez! Azeez!
-[thuds] -[commentators gasp]
[Corey] Shoulder first, goes Omos.
Little Apollo Crews, barking orders to Commander Azeez.
[Corey] We started filming the sequel to Godzilla vs King Kong today this week.
We don't need to look any further than Monday Night RAW.
[Saxton] No, sir.
[Jimmy] Omos, looks like he has recovered.
Trying to get back onto that. He was surprised by the teamwork.
-[bell dings] -[Jimmy] Surprised by the aggression.
No more!
[Corey] The match has officially started.
No more! [speaking foreign language]
[Jimmy] They've taken advantage
of Omos' tendency to over focus on one person.
[Saxton] Another round of the battle of giants here
between Commander Azeez and Omos.
I'm gonna beat your punk-ass all over again.
Show me something different, how about that?
[Corey] Notice, Omos standing in the dead center of the ring.
-[all exclaiming] -[Jimmy] Good God, look at this power.
-One arm, easily. -[thuds]
Tossing around Commander Azeez.
[Corey] Omos, making it look easy.
Apollo Crews from a middle rope
will not fare any better.
[Jimmy] Just jumped into a trap.
-[Omos roars] -[Jimmy] Like I said, too weak.
[Corey] Fully extended above Omos' head.
Apollo Crews fell from about ten feet,
and that kick from Omos, just turned Azeez's lights out.
[Jimmy] He just chopped down a sequoia with one leg.
[Saxton] This is just another level of dominance we're seeing from Omos.
[Corey] You can say that against Saxton. It's exactly what we're witnessing.
Dominance.
This is your fault. You see this?
You see this? This is your fault.
[Corey] Omos telling Apollo Crews, this is his fault.
[Omos yells]
[Corey] All the way down goes Crews.
Omos looks, almost looks disgusted.
That he's got to deal with Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez.
[Saxton] Your malice in the eyes
-of The Colossus. -[Jimmy] Pinning them at the same time.
Hey, his shoulder's up.
[Corey] Four shoulders down.
-[bell dings] -[Corey] Just wow.
[announcer] Here is your winner. Omos!
[Saxton] Unreal display of dominance.
[Jimmy] You know, I actually thought Omos could be in some peril here.
going against two superstars, two men.
In Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez.
A case in point right here, where it semed like the Tag Team Alliance
of Azeez and Crews, could actually pay off.
[Corey] But was able to regain his bearings.
Unfortunately for Crews and Azeez, another reminder
of what dominance feels like.
When you're dealing with Monday Night RAW, personal Colossus.
[Saxton] Omos would tell Apollo Crews, this is your fault.
It doesn't matter, how big they are.
It doesn't matter how many of them, they are.
All that means, is that I am undefeated, and I am unstoppable.
And anybody who has the balls,
I mean, the balls
to step up against me. [speaking foreign language]
Whether it's here at Monday Night RAW,
or WrestleMania.
They are all going to be dominated.
[Corey] Conviction, in the eyes of Omos, and with good reason.
We've said it before.
Allow me to repeat myself.
There is not a mortal man, walking God's green earth.
Who is ready for the dominance provided by Omos.
[Jimmy] WrestleMania, bringing the emotions out of everyone,
bringing some very dark emotions out of Edge.
[Edge] I am the benchmark of the WWE.
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.
The Edge that came back intent on pleasing and appeasing all of you,
was weak.
And I realized, you don't matter to me.
In trying to appease all of you.
I took my eye off the prize.
And if that Edge faced AJ Styles at WrestleMania,
then AJ would leave that Edge in the dust.
But that Edge, 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.
And I certainly won't be judged by you AJ.
-So AJ… -[crowd chanting]
If, and this is a monumental if,
you make it to WrestleMania,
with two generational talent
facing each other for the first time,
on the grandest stage of them all.
Then AJ…
you will be judged.
[Jimmy] Still hard to watch.
[Corey] Yeah, but but this is hard to believe.
AJ…
AJ Styles is back.
[Jimmy] Can't keep the phenomenal one down.
[Corey] Rated R superstar sits perched on the mountain of omnipotence.
But tonight, in Chicago the view is phenomenal.
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.
[Corey] Against all odds, after suffering not one, but two conchairtos.
AJ Styles is back on Monday Night RAW
with his sights set on WrestleMania and Edge, next.
[Jimmy] Edge said, it was a very big if.
If AJ Styles, ends up at WrestleMania.
But I think, when they collide, as he said, generational talents.
[Corey] Edge claims he will judge AJ Styles
on the grandest stage of them all.
Two of the best to ever compete in a WWE ring,
will collide, at WrestleMania,
[crowd cheering enthusiastically]
Chicago.
[cheering]
[crowd chanting] AJ Styles!
You see, for the past two weeks,
I've been missing out on stuff like this.
I've been at home nursing an injury.
Recovering from an injury, with nothing but time on my hands.
And if you have enough of it,
time, it could be a dangerous thing.
I must have watched that clip,
of what Edge did to me, with that chair
over and over and over and over again.
To the point, I thought I was going crazy, like I might go mad.
I didn't want to be around anybody.
I didn't want to see the kids. I didn't want to talk to the wife.
I just wanted to be alone.
And lo and behold, who pops up on the television…
but Edge, on Monday Night RAW.
With his mood lighting, and his mouth spewing out nonsense,
answering the question, why.
But the truth is, I don't care.
I'm not here to ask why.
I'm not here to get answers.
I'm here, to kick Edge's teeth down his throat.
[crowd cheering]
Edge you wanted the pit bull? You're gonna get him at WrestleMania.
But we don't have to wait until then.
We can do this right now.
So why don't you come out here, and get what's coming to you?
[whistling and cheering]
Be a man and get out of here.
[Corey] Fire in the eyes, of the phenomenal one, calling out Edge.
Coward.
You're a coward, Edge, just like we know you are.
♪ Burn it down ♪
-[Saxton] What the-- -[Corey] Once again, Styles wanted Edge.
It looks like instead, he'll get the visionary,
the revolutionary, Seth "Freakin" Rollins,
who is still in search of a path to WrestleMania.
[Saxton] Rollins could just hijack the show and everyone's--
[Corey] I just hope that Rollins' microphone works properly this time.
Technical difficulties are a killer.
♪ …Burn it down ♪
[Saxton] You would think that Seth Rollins heeded the advice
of Adam Pearce, of Sonya Daville.
To let them try to find him an opportunity.
[Jimmy] It looks like he wants a piece of anyone and everyone.
[Corey] Because when Seth Rollins sees an opportunity,
Seth Rollins takes the opportunity period.
[Saxton] All right now, Rollins just taking a spotlight from AJ Styles.
[crowd chanting]
Now, now, now. Simmer down, Chicago.
Rumors are a lot of fun.
But rumors, don't make moments,
and I am living for my WrestleMania moment.
[laughs]
Cut the crap.
-What do you want? -Wait. [chuckling]
Cut the crap AJ.
AJ, I'm out here because, like everybody else,
I am concerned,
about your health and safety.
I just have a question.
Look, after what Edge did to you two weeks ago.
Are you physically and emotionally capable
of fighting him at WrestleMania?
Listen, I have a proposition for you, okay?
I have a proposition for you.
Go home.
To your wife and kids.
Hug them close, get your 100% and come back…
after WrestleMania.
And you let me do, what I should have done,
inside Hell in a Cell,
and in Edge's career.
On the the grandest stage of them all.
Because that is a moment befitting, Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[laughs maniacally]
Think about it.
Think about it. This is for your own good.
I don't have to think about it.
You want to take my place in WrestleMania?
I don't think so. As long as I'm able to walk, I'll be there.
-I'll be facing Edge. -Oh.
So, as long as you're able to walk,
you'll be at WrestleMania.
So for some unfortunate reason…
you got taken out.
You're saying, I could have your spot against Edge at WrestleMania?
I see what you're doing here. I get it.
The same thing you did with Kevin Owens last week, right?
If you had beaten Kevin Owens, you'd have his place,
at WrestleMania and you want to do the same thing…
To me, right?
How'd I do? Is that about right? Is that…
[laughing] I mean, it came out of your own mouth.
It sounds like a great idea to me.
What do you think, Chicago?
AJ Styles, Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
Winner goes to WrestleMania. Come on, man.
Desperate times, they call for desperate measures.
And I'm running out of options!
[audience cheering]
You know, you come out here, just dressed like an idiot.
But, you're delusional as well.
You think, I'm gonna give up my opportunity, for WrestleMania?
Like, you think, I'm just going to give that up?
You know what, Seth?
I'm going to do what you couldn't.
I'm going to destroy Edge.
And then, we'll get back to me and you. How's that sound?
[Pearce] Hey, gentlemen, gentlemen.
Guys, hold on.
Just a second, please.
[Seth] What do you you two idiots want?
Don't you rain on my parade again.
Seth, listen, You've been talking about
wanting the chance to make that WrestleMania moment.
And we've been talking about it and have decided,
you're going to get that chance.
One last chance.
Because if you Seth Rollins can defeat AJ Styles,
-Tonight. -[crowd cheering]
You will replace AJ,
at WrestleMania.
-[AJ protesting indistinctly] -[crowd roars]
[Saxton] Wow.
Rollins is elated. Understandably so.
AJ is furious.
[Corey] Understandably so.
[Jimmy] Hell-o!
[Saxton] Big right hand.
This is the pit bull Edge wanted.
This side of AJ Styles.
But now, unfortunately for Seth Rollins,
it may be Seth, who experiences the wrath
of AJ Styles.
[Saxton] Well, that appears, one last chance
one up, one last opportunity
for Seth Rollins to go to WrestleMania,
if he can defeat AJ Styles.
[inaudible]
-What's up girl? -What's up is your total lack of focus
two weeks out before WrestleMania.
We're supposed to have each other's backs,
and it seems like all you can do is watch a little phone.
Zelina, you need to stop freaking out.
Of course, I'm focused on WrestleMania.
We're a tag team, and it feels to me like you're not watching my back,
and I have very important life events going on.
See, I'm working enough for the both of us.
Because all you can do is be so super focused on your stupid wedding,
and that stupid little reality show you got going on.
Our titles are at stake at WrestleMania,
which is now, a Fatal 4-Way match.
I get it. I know how it works.
Four tag teams in the ring at the same time.
We don't have to be pinned or forced to submit, to lose our titles.
Blah, blah, blah.
-I get it. I know how it works-- -[phone clatters]
You're not taking this seriously, You ugly bridezilla.
That phone costs more than that tacky, dollar store crown
you have on your head, you little hobbit.
-[slaps] -[Queen Zelina gasps]
[grunts]
[Corey] Oh, don't do this.
The Tag Team champions are imploding.
Ladies!
[clamoring]
How dare Zelina? How dare Carmella?
[Jimmy] Corey stay here, stay with us.
[Corey] Of course. I'm gonna stay here. I'm a professional, Jimmy.
[Jimmy] Another tag team that's been tearing it up recently.
Taking RAW by storm.
♪ This is my brutality ♪
[Saxton] Very well, could be looking at
the next women's tag team champions, right here.
[Corey] Stop putting the cart before the horse Saxton.
Stop being so far ahead of yourself.
[Saxton] Did you see what happened with the current champions Corey?
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following contest is a tag-team match scheduled
for one-fall.
Introducing first the team of, Liv Morgan
and Rhea Ripley!
[Jimmy] And unlike the Champs, they are smiling, not fighting.
[Corey] Match, brought to you by Xfinity Mobile.
Break free from the Big Three with wireless that does it all.
Two of the teams that will be involved
in the WrestleMania Fatal 4-Way Match
for the women's tag-team title, are going to go head to head,
as Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan
will take on Friday Night SmackDown's, Natalya and Shayna Baszler.
That tag-team match, next.
Live, on RAW.
[Corey] Can't even text Carmella, her phone's broken.
[Jimmy] When it comes to social media, 66 million is pretty good, right?
Try 66 billion views across all platforms.
WWE's number one. The social media power house
is the number one sports channel on YouTube.
86,000,000 subscribers brought to you by Xfinity Mobile.
thanking each and every member of the WWE Universe.
-[speaking indistinctly] -[thuds]
What are you doing? Huh? What are you doing?
You're risking my match at WrestleMania with Edge,
because Seth Rollins, cries like a child?
-AJ, calm down. -Yeah. Yeah. Don't waste your breath.
You suck at this management position you're in.
I haven't heard good things about you either.
You know what? I'll do it myself.
I'll beat Seth Rollins tonight, and I'll get my WrestleMania moment.
[Jimmy] Well, it's a fired up AJ Styles for a reason,
why, he has a last chance match.
It's Seth "Freakin" Rollins, looking for his WrestleMania opportunity,
at the expense of AJ Styles.
If he wins tonight, he will replace AJ Styles at WrestleMania
against Edge. Everything on the line for these two superstars.
[Corey] Seth Rollins, might be the luckiest man on Earth right now.
One more chance, another opportunity to go to WrestleMania.
[Saxton] Talking about opportunities at WrestleMania.
You have to talk about both of these teams
at WrestleMania Sunday, we will witness
the WWE Women's tag-team championship,
on the line in a Fatal 4-Way,
as reigning champs Carmella, and Queen Zelina defend
against Shayna Baszler and Natalya.
Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley and Naomi and Sasha Banks.
[Corey] This match is brought to you by Xfinity Mobile.
Break free from the Big Three with wireless that does it all.
[Jimmy] Shayna Baszler locking up with Rhea Ripley.
It's power versus technique is essence.
Shayna Baszler, great ground game.
Outstanding submissions, just like this.
[Corey] It's really interesting to me how Natalya and Shayna Baszler
found their way into the Fatal 4-Way Match up, essentially by force.
Just bullying their way into the matchup.
Attacking both Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan
and their opponents this past Friday night on SmackDown.
Sasha Banks and Naomi.
In what was an epic tag-team match-up, truly tearing it down.
But ultimately we have to know that Queen Zelina and Carmella
think they'll get over their differences
-[Saxton] You're hoping. -[Corey] You're right on hoping.
[Saxton] But anyone with eyes can clearly see
that it's nearly a foregone conclusion
that we are going to have new champions at WrestleMania.
[Corey] Can you imagine how miserable it would be to spend
two weeks in Maui with Carmella,
after losing tag-team gold at WrestleMania?
-[Saxton] Sucks to be you. -[Corey] For my sake, please.
[Jimmy] Liv Morgan, now on the move.
The Table with Rhea Ripley, looking for the cover.
[Corey] Kick out from Shayna Baszler.
[Saxton] I've been so impressed, in a short time.
that Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley have been a tag-team.
Just how quickly they've actually gelled.
[Corey] I think, Liv's done a great job of hitching her wagon to Rhea Ripley.
[Saxton] Of course, you would put it that way.
[Jimmy] And now Natalya, in the ring,
running a little bit too fast right into the counter.
Beautiful running Hurricanerana.
[Saxton] Natalya, all out of sorts, with Morgan
-pushing the pace, beautiful step up knee. -[Corey] Step up, knee on the jaw.
Morgan now, eyes on Shayna Baszler.
[Jimmy] A little too distracted. Natalya taking advantage.
-[Saxton] Jam your tailbone, -[Corey] Shayna Baszler made the tag.
I don't think Liv Morgan is aware…
[Jimmy] She's aware of it now.
-Cover. -One, two…
[Jimmy] Kick out just in time.
Beautiful Running knee from Shayna Baszler.
[Corey] Guys, be honest.
Don't you think Queen Zelina went a little bit far a few minutes ago?
I mean, Carmella's a busy woman.
-It's difficulty being… -[Saxton] I'll be honest, I feel sorry.
I'm actually saying, I feel sorry for Queen Zelina
for having to tolerate Carmella, all these weeks.
[Jimmy] Beautiful Americana right there.
Locked behind the head of Liv Morgan.
[Corey] Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
[Saxton] What is she doing?
I did. Okay, boy, It wasn't your fault.
[indistinct conversation]
[Saxton] Y'all need to get over this.
[Jimmy] There's a match going on in the ring. Shayna Baszler--
[Saxton] Carmella doesn't care, nor does Corey.
She doesn't mean everything, that she--
[Saxton] While Carmella is having a breakdown here at ringside.
We do have a match going on.
Liv Morgan, reaching for the tag, trying to reach Ripley.
[Jimmy] Beautiful double leg position by Shayna Baszler
Natalya tagging herself in.
[Corey] Take a deep breath.
-It's okay. It's okay. -[Saxton] Gonna need more than that.
In through your nose, out through your mouth.
[Saxton] Liv Morgan, now. Crawling, reaching.
[Jimmy] Desperate to get the hand of Rhea Ripley.
Shayna Baszler, just in time.
Pulling the legs out from under Rhea Ripley.
And it is a Natalya, Liv Morgan, roll up.
It's a beautiful cradle.
Not quite three, though.
-Oh. -[Saxton] Again, I'll talk to you, Jimmy.
-Since Corey is distracted. -[Jimmy] Abandoned us.
[Saxton] As the tag is made how much of a momentum builder it is.
[Corey] I'm trying to have a conversation.
-[Saxton] Get off the microphone. -[Jimmy] We're trying to call a match.
Beautiful assisted clothesline, now to the cover.
-[Saxton] This is it. -[Jimmy] That's it.
[bell dings]
[Saxton sarcastically] I love you.
[announcer] Natalya and Shayna Baszler!
[Saxton] I think, Carmella should pay attention
to what's going on right here.
Shayna Baszler and Natalya,
Just capturing a victory over Liv Morgan, and Rhea Ripley.
Gaining major momentum for WrestleMania.
[Jimmy] And also halting the momentum of Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan.
Queen Zelina, with the scepter.
[Saxton] Rhea Ripley never saw Queen Zelina coming.
[Corey] Atta girl, go!
Great job, baby.
[Jimmy] Carmella, finally back in it.
[Corey] I knew it. Take it out.
[Jimmy] After the match is over. Superkick to the jaw.
[Corey] Taking out, both Shayna Baszler and Natalya.
[Saxton] Here we go. They're gonna go at it again.
Round two.
[Jimmy] Here we go.
[Corey] Couple of weeks.
[Saxton] Carmella and Queen Zelina about to tear each other apart.
[Corey] Not before the wedding, Saxton.
[crowd chanting] Fight! Fight!
[Saxton] Come on, let's go.
[crowd] Fight! Fight! Fight
[Corey laughs] Beautiful.
[Jimmy] Tag team champions.
Apparently, once again on the same page.
[Corey] I was worried there for a second.
[Saxton] Really?
[Corey] The stakes are high, the pressure's on. It's WrestleMania--
[Jimmy] In a match that wasn't theirs.
[Corey] It's the most stupendous two night WrestleMania in history.
Carmella and Queen Zelina,
are going to leave the same way they entered.
[Jimmy] Someone who isn't going to leave the same way she entered,
is Bianca Belair against Becky Lynch from last week.
[Corey] Bianca Belair had just defeated Doudrop
and Becky Lynch was right there
to catch Belair off guard and had sinister intentions in mind.
[Saxton] A shocking appearance by the RAW women's champion,
Becky Lynch looking for revenge after suffering a similar fate
at the hands of her WrestleMania Saturday challenger.
And Big Time Becky Lynch was not going to leave ringside
without making a crystal clear statement to the EST.
[Corey] Becky was literally fuming, shaking out here.
Using the braid, to--
And the steel chair as an added weapon.
-And just watch this. -[thuds]
[Saxton] That was very, very difficult to watch.
Very unfortunate for Bianca Belair.
[Jimmy] We have a medical update.
Looks like Bianca Belair suffered a fractured hyoid bone
before you ask, it's at the front of the throat.
in her throat, because of the attack, from Becky Lynch.
-I don't know how-- -[Corey] Out of action for an unspecified
amount of time. There is a possibility Bianca Belair
may not be ready for WrestleMania.
[Jimmy] Yet I would not be surprised if indeed, Becky Lynch, had that in mind.
I took a look at that assault last week and who would be thrilled about that?
Chicago, Illinois, welcome to the Big Time.
[announcer] Please welcome, the RAW Women's Champion
"Big Time" Becky Lynch!
[Saxton] With her weapon of choice, in hand.
Obviously, the RAW Women's Champion,
very proud of her work, last week.
[Corey] Becky Lynch, reminding Bianca and the entire RAW Women's division,
that she is in fact not to be trifled with.
Not tonight, not at WrestleMania, not ever.
[Jimmy] Well, "Big Time" Becks, has shown a willingness, to do anything.
The sign of a true champion.
[Saxton] The RAW Women's Champion, Becky Lynch, is back
after her devastating attack on the EST of WWE.
Big Time Becky joins us live, next.
[man] The most stupendous two-night WrestleMania in history.
[upbeat song playing]
Stupendous!
[Corey] I cannot believe we are only 12 days away
from the most stupendous two-night WrestleMania in history,
where Big Time Becks will have the opportunity to show the world
why she is the RAW Women's Champion, WrestleMania, Saturday,
as she defends against the EST of WWE,
former SmackDown Women's Champion, Bianca Belair.
Of course, provided, Bianca is medically clear to compete by then.
[crowd booing, jeering]
There's a question that I ask myself a lot.
Maybe you ask it too, but maybe your mind
doesn't think in symphonies like mine does.
[crowd cheering]
What does it profit a man to gain the world
and lose his soul?
Well, I suppose you have to ask yourself,
what does it mean to gain the world, and to a lot of different people,
that can mean a lot of different things.
I found the answer to my question.
Ooh, it was what, about eight months ago now,
when i first faced Bianca Belair at SummerSlam,
but I'll come back to that.
It was 15 months.
15 long months that I went without holding this.
and not because anybody had beaten me for it.
No, nobody's been able to beat me for this for nearly three years.
No, because I was forced to submit it.
And every day that went by, grew more and more painful and agonizing.
And I knew that when the time came,
I would do whatever it took to get this back.
My precious.
So, what does it profit a man?
It profits him this.
The only thing that matters
inside and outside the confines of these ropes,
for this is everything I am, and I am power.
I am glory. I am the prize at the top of the mountain.
This is my world.
And when I came back,
and all of you chose Bianca over me,
that's when I knew.
That's when I knew
i would sell my soul to keep this.
Bianca, you don't have what it takes to beat me.
You can whip me with your hair, you can scar my body.
You can crush my throat, but I'll crush yours worse.
Now, here's the thing.
Bianca, you didn't mean to damage me,
but I meant to injure you,
and that's the difference.
An eye for an eye, a throat for a throat.
And last week, I said that this week
I would come for your hair, but you're not here.
Maybe that's because I put you in the hospital like you did me,
or maybe that's because you know that if i take the thing
that means the most to you,
your hair, your crown, your identity,
that you'll lose a piece of your soul.
Bianca, you don't want to lose your soul.
I've already sold mine,
and I would sell it every day of the week and twice on Mondays,
if it means keeping this on my shoulder.
So, Bianca, let me ask you.
What does it profit a man to gain the world
and lose his soul?
[crowd chanting] Becky sucks!
I'll show you and the rest of the world at WrestleMania, if you make it.
[crowd booing]
[Becky Lynch's music plays]
[Corey] The RAW Women's Champion dripping with confidence
just 12 days away from WrestleMania.
[Jimmy] Gotta believe Bianca Belair,
hoping, praying, that she will be medically-cleared
and able to challenge Big Time Becky Lynch for the RAW Women's Championship.
[Corey] Well, one showdown we're looking forward to
at WrestleMania…
I'm trying to remain professional, what are you doing here?
You think you're ready for WrestleMania with me?
Is that what you think?
[Saxton] Austin Theory and Pat McAfee, who will collide at WrestleMania.
A combustible situation two weeks ago,
with McAfee showing Theory that he is indeed
a threat and a force to be reckoned with.
I was just suggested that I should apologize to you,
or lose my dream and lose my WrestleMania match.
Austin Theory, I'm sorry
for beating your ass last week.
[crowd cheering]
Austin Theory,
I apologize that you're a punk bitch.
You apologized.
[Austin Theory's music plays]
[Corey] As we know, professionalism has never exactly been McAfee's strong suit.
[crowd booing]
[Schreiber] Excuse me.
Austin Theory, what's your reaction
to Pat McAfee's apology to you on SmackDown?
Sarah, I don't care if Pat McAfee's apology wasn't sincere or not.
He's a dumb jock.
But he finally did something smart.
He apologized, and he didn't lose his job.
That's a smart man.
But you see, sure Pat had a great NFL career,
but he's got no business stepping in the ring with Austin Theory.
And he better be careful, you see,
because my mentor, Mr. McMahon…
Well, I'm going to beat Pat McAfee at WrestleMania and he's going to lose.
But when it comes to my mentor, Mr. McMahon, if I go talk to him,
Pat McAfee might not have a job as a commentator anymore.
And yet again, that's another loss. [laughs]
Well, with everything going down with Pat McAfee,
had you had the chance to prepare for tonight's match
against United States Champion, Finn Bálor?
Sarah, I got so many selfies of Finn Bálor knocked out in my phone,
I'm running out of storage.
But you know what, I'll make the exception tonight.
I think I got just enough space for one more selfie with Finn
on my road to WrestleMania.
So as I am WrestleMania bound, Finn, you know what it is.
A-Town Down.
[Austin Theory's music plays]
[Saxton] Austin Theory, operating like his you know what doesn't stick these days.
-[bell dings] -[announcer] The following contest
is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Atlanta, Georgia,
weighing in at 220 pounds, Austin Theory.
[Corey] Ladies and gentlemen,
Monday Night RAW is brought to you by Xfinity mobile,
break free from the big three with wireless that does it all.
Well, coming up next, Mr. McMahon's protégé,
Austin Theory, goes one on one with a rival that happens to be
the United States Champion, "The Prince" Finn Bálor
one-on-one live, next.
[crowd booing]
[Veer Mahaan's music plays]
[man speaking in Hindi]
[man, in English] Like the calm before the storm,
the lion quietly prepares to strike.
Thus, will you run or will you fight?
Tell me you will fight.
You're looking at the upstart, Austin Theory,
who has the frame of mind, you could say the arrogance,
to say the next 12 days are his road to WrestleMania.
[Corey] Its confidence is exactly what it is
because Austin Theory will go one-on-one
with Friday Night SmackDown's very own Pat McAfee,
who as we've seen over the past several weeks
has a little issue with professionalism,
but McAfee is an all-pro in the NFL.
But I feel like Theory's got this one.
-[Finn Bálor's music plays] -[Jimmy] Speaking of all pros,
Austin Theory better not be thinking about pat McAfee right now.
[announcer] His opponent, from Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland,
he is the United States Champion,
Finn Bálor.
[Corey] Austin Theory is rather gifted when it comes to multitasking.
Theory is simultaneously looking ahead at WrestleMania,
while thinking about tonight and vengeance from last week
when Theory was ringside doing expert commentary in my opinion.
-[Saxton scoffs] -During the Finn Bálor-Damian Priest
matchup, which opened the door for the former United States Champion
-to knock off the current champion. -[bell dings]
A big win for Damian Priest.
And all because Finn Bálor took his eye off the ball.
[Jimmy] Yeah, then, of course, after the match, Austin Theory
doing Austin Theory things.
Finn Bálor has already been laid out,
but no, Austin Theory needs to make another example of Finn Bálor.
And then, of course, fill up that storage space some more.
A few more selfies for the collection by Austin Theory.
[Saxton] And that's why I think we're seeing extra focus in the eyes
of Finn Bálor. Not just that, also the championship around his waist.
[Jimmy] United States Champion- a proud champion in Finn Bálor
with some deep-rooted disdain for Austin Theory.
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, I've just been informed
that we have a special guest commentator for this match, Pat McAfee.
-[crowd cheering] -[Saxton laughs] All right.
-[McAfee McAfee's music plays] -[Corey] You're kidding me.
-Who okayed this? -[Saxton] Wait a second.
Weren't you saying Austin Theory can multitask?
Let's see how he can multitask with Pat McAfee at ringside.
[Corey] Nice to see McAfee dressed up for the occasion.
[Saxton] He looks good, showing off the guns.
[Corey] What guns? Those are like water guns, Saxton.
Your grandmother's got bigger guns than this guy.
-[McAfee grunts] -[Saxton] Come on, Pat.
Welcome to Monday Night RAW.
-[Corey] This is not fair. -[Saxton] Stand up, Corey.
-Here's our broadcast colleague. -[Corey] I'm not-- Are you kidding me?
There's a match going on in the ring.
[Jimmy] It's started in the ring. Finn Bálor, waist lock.
[Corey] McAfee is out here, as usual, to make it all about himself.
-Pat, welcome. -[McAfee] Thank you, Corey.
-That didn't sound… -[Theory speaks indistinctly]
[McAfee] Oh, shut up, dude.
[Jimmy] Oh, beautiful roll-up.
[Corey] Listen, it got by Austin Theory. Pat, I got to shoot you straight after.
We've just heard from Austin Theory before this matchup,
your professionalism, or lack thereof has brought you a few issues,
and maybe you don't fix that, I don't want to play double duty again.
Man, that's exhausting.
[McAfee] Listen, you are great on both shows for sure.
But I'm not wanting to get smacked in the mouth
and take it like a little punk bitch.
Okay? Austin has been trying me too much. I had to protect myself.
And at WrestleMania, the world, including your ass, Corey,
is going to see something beautiful.
[Saxton] Oh-ho! You hear that, Corey?
[Corey] Oh, okay.
-[McAfee] Look at this bum. -[Corey] Where's he going?
-Come on. -[Jimmy] McAfee is scouting.
Security! Security!
Oh, oh, my god. Oh, my god, I'm in so much pain.
That's Mr. McMahon's protégé.
-Oh, oh, oh! -Get him, Theory.
[Jimmy] Oh, and Finn Bálor taking advantage
with a beautiful dropkick.
Pat McAfee celebrating.
Yes.
-[Saxton] This is great. -Let's go.
[Jimmy] Austin Theory looking for momentum heading into WrestleMania
at the expense of the United States Champion, Finn Bálor,
and the man he's looking for momentum against
is right next to us, Pat McAfee.
It's an honor to be here watching Finn Bálor do his thing.
-Oh, hold on one second. -[Corey] You already got yourself
in trouble. Look at this clown.
We're both going to be panhandling on the side of Golden Mile highway
if McAfee doesn't get his crap together.
[Jimmy] He's not putting hands on Austin Theory.
Let's make that absolutely clear.
[Saxton] He's providing some encouragement for Finn Bálor.
-Nothing wrong with that. -You ain't nothing.
[Jimmy] Oh, and a little bit of a distraction.
Finn Bálor taking advantage.
[Saxton] Here comes Bálor now.
[Jimmy] Oh, the speed, the accuracy.
-[McAfee] That's… -[Jimmy] Spinebuster and a stomp.
-That's what I'm going to do. -[crowd cheering]
[Corey] You're gonna do Finn Bálor's moves?
[McAfee] I'll do anybody's moves to beat the hell out of this guy.
[Jimmy] That slap echoing throughout the building, Byron.
That's a great question though, Corey.
Whose moves-- Oh, he's coming.
-Last time you thought you ran-- -[Jimmy] Watch out.
Oh.
You should have heard what he was saying.
What?
This is going to be you at WrestleMania, you idiot.
That ain't ever gonna be me.
That's going to be me.
[Saxton] Yes, there you go.
Eat it. Eat it.
-[Corey] We saw you do that already. -I love that.
That is going to be me.
[Jimmy] Pat McAfee thrilled by that tide of energy by Bálor.
[McAfee] Finn Bálor the GOAT. Let's go!
[Jimmy] Bálor on the verge of spoiling any WrestleMania momentum for Austin Theory.
[McAfee] Finn Bálor and I have been training.
-[Corey] You have? -[McAfee] Absolutely.
[Jimmy] Well, you know what this means, going sky high for the coup de grâce.
-[Saxton] Oh. -[Corey] Theory out of the way
just in time. Beautiful cradle. Shoulders down.
-[audience] Two… -[Corey] Oh!
[Jimmy] Kick out just in time from Finn Bálor,
but great counter by Austin Theory.
[McAfee] I guess I'll get him off.
[Jimmy] Oh, vicious ground and pound.
[Saxton] Pat McAfee now out on the apron.
[Corey] Let's get McAfee some pom-poms.
He can be a Dallas cheerleader.
Austin Theory is going to have to stay focused.
Austin Theory is trying to compete right now.
[Saxton] Pat McAfee has done nothing.
Once again, did not put his hands on Austin Theory.
[Jimmy] Austin Theory though putting his hands on Finn Bálor.
[commentators] A-Town…
-D-- No! -[Saxton] Oh, maybe not!
[McAfee chuckles] Yes!
[Corey] I'm begging you, man. Keep it under control.
I don't want to do double duty.
[Jimmy] Beautiful thigh kicks to the duck under.
[McAfee] Oh, no, no.
[Corey] Theory looking for the counter.
[Jimmy] Oh, that's got to be it.
-Shoulders down. -One… Two…
[Jimmy] Oh!
Yes, Finn, don't let this son-of-a-bitch get a win.
Keep it together, McAfee. Think about Zito, think about Maraldo.
What the hell are those guys going to do without you?
[McAfee] They don't ever want me to look like a punk, but you're right.
This is a dream job.
[Corey] Pat, Austin Theory just said, "Watch this."
[Jimmy] Ready to show off.
Wait! Pat!
[Saxton] It's not Pat's fault Austin Theory can't concentrate.
[Corey] Pat's not even on this show.
He's a guest, Corey.
Theory ready to put this one way, but the distraction just enough
-for the cradle. -[Corey] Oh.
-[Saxton] Shoulders down. -[bell dings]
[Jimmy] A win for the United States Champion.
-[Finn Bálor's music plays] -[crowd cheering]
[announcer] Here is your winner, the United States Champion, Finn Bálor.
[Saxton] Pat McAfee, causing a bit
of mental turbulence to Austin Theory.
[Corey] How about calling it like it is, Saxton?
It was a blatant distraction.
This loss was McAfee's fault as much as it was Bálor's.
[Saxton] McAfee never put his hands on Austin Theory.
[Corey] Hey, listen, it's all right.
Theory is going to regain his composure, get it together.
Mr. McMahon's watching.
Theory will be ready at WrestleMania.
[Jimmy] Well, there goes the momentum of Austin Theory.
Another team looking for momentum heading into WrestleMania,
The Street Profits with a serious edge.
I'm going to beat you.
We're telling you, we're facing you at WrestleMania.
As far as your challenge, we accept.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] The challenge was accepted which would lead to Montez Ford
eating an RKO via Riddle.
But before the match could reach a decisive end,
The Alpha Academy, former RAW Tag Team Champions
would hit the scene, and make their presence felt
-in a massive, impactful way. -[bell dinging furiously]
Watch this double team. Boom.
Nearly took Angelo Dawkins' head off,
and the destruction continued,
from "The Number One Guy" "The Tree Trunk," Otis,
and "The Master" Chad Gable,
which forced officials' hands and we have arrived at this.
[Jimmy] To your point, Corey, we found out earlier on today,
the RAW Tag Team title match was now a Triple Threat match,
as RK-bro will have to defend against not only The Street Profits,
but now Chad Gable and Otis, The Alpha Academy.
[Corey] I don't know if Monday Night RAW tag team division
-has ever been this red hot. -[Randy Orton's music plays]
[Jimmy laughs]
[Saxton] Here's the team that sits atop the mountain of the RAW tag team division.
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Posing to the crowd here in Chicago.
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the RAW Tag Team Champions,
Riddle and Randy Orton, RK-Bro.
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] I don't think there's ever been a point
where Randy Orton and Riddle were on the same page
as much as they are now.
[Jimmy] It seems like everything is clicking on all cylinders.
Momentum on their side, heading to this Triple Threat.
[Corey] Trust me, I was as stunned
as anyone in the WWE universe to hear Randy Orton of all people
use the dreaded F-word in regards to Riddle.
[Jimmy] Yeah, friend. He said it more than once.
[Corey] It sounds even dirtier coming from The Viper.
Woo.
[Saxton] The flops are flying, the doves are soaring,
and Randy Orton and Riddle are friends.
Life is good.
[Corey] Perhaps, more importantly than being friends,
they are the RAW Tag Team Champions.
But it will not be an easy night for RK-Bro.
Riddle and Orton, ready for battle
against the former RAW Tag Team Champions,
Chad Gable, and the "Tree Trunk" Otis, The Alpha Academy.
Tag-team action, 12 days before WrestleMania
live, next, on RAW.
[Corey] While everyone wants a spot at WrestleMania.
AJ Styles thought he had that spot.
He has to defend it tonight from "The Visionary" Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
But Seth "Freakin" Rollins, this is his last opportunity.
If he can defeat AJ Styles tonight,
he will replace him against Edge at WrestleMania,
but this is it.
[Jimmy] All the pressure on the shoulders
of "The Visionary" Seth "Freakin" Rollins tonight.
[Corey] The pressure…
[Alpha Academy's music plays]
[crowd booing]
[Corey] A lot in this match as well.
[announcer] Their opponents, the team of Chad Gable and Otis,
Alpha Academy.
Shooosh.
Shoosh, please.
[crowd booing]
So that I can explain that what you witnessed us do last week
was called retribution.
Now, I know the crime rate in this worthless city is much higher
than the literacy rate,
so let me spell that out for you Chicago dum-dums.
[crowd booing]
Shoosh.
That means we got vengeance for wrongful or criminal activity,
and believe me when I say you two committed criminal activity
when you accepted a tag-team title match
with anyone other than the Alpha Academy.
Luckily, vengeance was served.
You guys think you can get one over on me?
On Master Gable, and my big, beautiful brain,
especially when I'm standing next to this tree trunk of a man,
my prized pupil, my "Number One Guy" Otis?
Step aside, Batman.
You're looking at the new face of vengeance.
Look at that face.
Of course, you two messed it all up,
making it a Triple Threat Match, screwing our odds up,
but trust me, we will prevail.
And at WrestleMania, we're going to make it the most stupendous night
in WWE history when we walk out once again
your RAW Tag Team Champions.
A-Thank-Yeww.
[crowd jeering]
[Corey] Difficult to argue with the logic provided by "The Master" Chad Gable.
-[bell dings] -[Jimmy] Triple Threat
does not favor the champions at all.
It's almost like he's saying, "You guys screwed it up."
But, as champions, you don't want a Triple Threat Match.
[crowd chanting] Randy! Randy!
[Corey] …Chad Gable's correct because think about it,
Gable could pin Angelo Dawkins,
and Alpha Academy are the RAW Tag Team Champions.
Otis could pin Riddle, and, of course, the same result.
It does not benefit the champions at all.
There is no champions advantage in a Triple Threat matchup.
The Alpha Academy well aware of that situation.
[Saxton] Alpha Academy, that's how they lost the RAW Tag Team title.
So they understand what kind of environment
they're walking into at WrestleMania.
[Jimmy] This is the first time RK-Bro facing the Alpha Academy
since they took the titles from them.
Oh, beautiful teamwork.
To the cover. Hooking the leg.
Quick kick out from Chad Gable.
[Saxton] So much bitterness and resentment from the Alpha Academy to RK-Bro
-ever since they lost-- -[Corey] Really? Wow, beautiful.
Beautiful double underhook suplex with a bridge from Chad Gable,
and here comes "The Number One Guy," the "Tree Trunk," Otis.
-Otis picking up speed. -[Saxton] Oh.
-[Corey] My goodness. -[Saxton] It's like being catapulted
into a brick wall.
[Saxton] The new face of vengeance, according to Chad Gable.
[Jimmy] The Alpha Academy though, you heard the words of Chad Gable.
It's like the Alpha Academy feels disrespected at every turn.
It was a huge upset when they beat RK-Bro and I hate to agree with you, Corey.
You said people are overlooking Alpha Academy,
it feels like they still are.
[Corey] They are overlooking Alpha Academy,
which is why Gable and Otis are so highly-motivated…
[Corey and Jimmy] Oh.
[Corey] …prior to this Triple Threat Match
for the RAW Tag Team titles at WrestleMania.
Let me tell you this,
if you win the Tag Team titles at WrestleMania,
no one overlooks you anymore.
When you succeed at the absolute highest level of this industry,
people don't disrespect you any longer.
[Saxton] You have a great point, Corey.
-As Riddle gets flipped over face first… -[Jimmy] Oh, man.
…into the apron
[Jimmy] Outstanding counter taking Riddle off his feet.
-[Saxton] Oh, my god! -[Jimmy] Oh, Otis absolutely
leveling Riddle. Alpha Academy in control.
-[crowd jeering] -[Jimmy] Riddle, right now,
RK-Bro, oh, running into a forearm from Chad Gable of Alpha Academy.
-Shoulders down. -One… Two…
Not quite enough to put Gable away, rather.
Actually, knocking Otis off the ring apron.
Here comes The Apex Predator.
[Saxton] The Viper unleashing on Chad Gable.
[Jimmy] Oh, beautiful body slam.
Oh, he's enjoying this.
Oh, you know what's coming now.
[Saxton] Oh, here comes Otis.
[Jimmy] Otis coming up and getting some of that offense as well.
[Saxton] Randy Orton was ready for him.
Now, unleashing on Otis, all 330 pounds of him.
[Jimmy] Oh, slick move by Chad Gable.
Orton will resume his original plans for Chad Gable.
[crowd cheering]
Face-down goes Chad Gable. This might be over.
[Corey] I don't know if it was face-down,
that was the crown of Gable's skull impacting the mat.
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] Now, this is where Randy Orton goes to that oh, so famous place.
[Corey] If it's so famous, Saxton, have you named it once, ever?
[Jimmy] Tag is made.
[Saxton] Riddle's a legal man.
[Jimmy] I don't know if Gable's aware of it.
[Corey] Beautiful German suplex.
[Jimmy] He's focused on the wrong competitor right now.
[Saxton] Now, Gable, with the hold of Riddle.
[Corey] Beautiful.
-[Saxton] Oh, no. -[Jimmy] Oh!
-[Saxton] Riddle lands on his feet. -[Jimmy] Knee rocks Gable.
-Cracked his jaw there. -Riddle wants Bro Derek.
[Jimmy] Bro Derek, to the cover…
[audience] One, two, three.
-Beautiful win for RK-Bro. -[bell dings]
-[crowd cheers] -[RK-Bro's music plays]
[announcer] Here are your winners the RAW Tag Team Champions, RK--
[Corey] "The Number One Guy," Otis, not going to stand for this outcome.
Just launched Orton into the barricade outside the ring,
and now the "Tree Trunk" unleashing hell on Riddle.
[Saxton] Much like last week, it looks like the Alpha Academy
looking to make yet another physical statement.
[Corey] No.
[Jimmy] About to flatten Riddle.
Otis--
-[commentators exclaim] -[Jimmy] Street Profits.
[Saxton] Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins running interference.
[Jimmy] Out of absolutely nowhere,
and it's Alpha Academy's turn to get leveled.
[Corey] Making a statement of their own.
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Well, Dawkins and Ford are going to need that Jordan-Pippen chemistry
come WrestleMania, if they want to leave as--
-[Corey] Whoa! -[Jimmy] Yes! That's what
it's going to take.
Sky high from Angelo Dawkins.
[Corey] Oh, you have absolutely no idea just how high.
[commentators exclaim]
[Jimmy] Montez Ford has cut Riddle in half.
[Street Profits' theme plays]
[Corey] This is what Ford and Dawkins need.
This killer instinct.
This attitude.
They want the smoke.
WrestleMania, baby!
[Corey] Get ready for WrestleMania.
[Jimmy] Montez Ford…
Take another look at the sickening height here for Ford on the splash.
[Corey] I can confirm Montez Ford
appeared on O'Hare Airport air traffic control.
[Jimmy] Wow, unbelievable performance by the Street Profits,
but in the last few weeks the 24/7 title has been on the line,
and love has been in the air.
Because of you I'm the 24/7 champion.
I mean, maybe it was that good luck kiss you gave right before the match.
Well, I mean, I did feel a little inspired.
Me too.
-[Tozawa yells] -[screams]
Whoa, whoa, Tozawa.
-What are you doing? -Stop!
Dana, you cheated.
-I didn't cheat. -The woman of my dreams.
No, I didn't.
Watch out. This is going to be a little awkward.
-No, no. -Yes, hold on.
Get out of here!
[both yell, grunt]
[Reggie] Dana, keep going.
Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
Yeah.
You let them get away.
[Dana Brooke's music plays]
[Corey] Tamina and Tozawa, still in the "get to know you" phase.
[Saxton] That's how your "get to know you" phase works?
-[Corey] Some people. -[bell dings]
[Saxton] You're a weird guy.
[announcer] The following is a Tornado Mixed Tag Team match.
Introducing first, she is the 24/7 champion,
Dana Brooke.
[Saxton] Well, Dana Brooke seems to have just a little extra pep in her step
ever since she found love.
[Reggie's theme plays]
[announcer] And her tag team partner, Reggie.
[Corey] To quote the great Heavy D,
now that she's found love, what is she going to do with it?
[Jimmy] Profound. Profound stuff from Corey Graves, and accurate.
-Whoa! -[Corey] Wow, she almost--
-Yeah, well… -[Saxton] She's still love-struck.
[Jimmy] Over the top goes Reggie.
Their teamwork has been on point to your point, Byron,
for the last few weeks. Has it not?
[Saxton] It's beautiful, Jimmy.
[Jimmy] It better be on a whole new level tonight
as the 24/7 champion Dana Brooke and Reggie
join forces against Tamina and Tozawa
in an inter-gender Tornado Mixed Tag Team match
live, here, on Monday Night RAW.
-[Corey] It's a battle of love. -[whoops]
[woman] ♪ Coz you can look But you can't touch ♪
[woman] Tonight, we honor WWE Hall of Famers Nikki and Brie Bella.
The Bella twins made an immediate impact in the WWE universe
spicing up the Divas' division with their twin magic.
As the WWE evolved from one era to the next,
this bold duo was quick to lead the way to a revolution.
They were such an integral part of the women's evolution.
[woman] The pair found global mainstream success
that only helped push the women's division further.
They generated an entire new audience with eyes on WWE.
[Nikki] I love you, Bella Army.
[woman] As entrepreneurs, public figures, and as mothers,
these Hall of Famers will go down
as two of the most fearless women in WWE history.
[Jimmy] Well, we're here in Chicago, Illinois,
the home of some legendary athletes.
Michael Jordan, Scotty Pippen,
my personal favorite "Sweetness" Walter Payton,
but speaking of sweetness and all-time great athletes,
Gable Steveson, that's right, 2022 NCAA Heavyweight Champion.
Last Saturday, 72 combined points, two technical fouls.
He walked over the competition and left his shoes on the mat,
the tradition of retirement.
He has finished his amateur wrestling career,
now his professional career can begin.
[Corey] Congratulations to Monday Night RAW draft pick,
Mr. Two-time, Gable Steveson on back-to-back NCAA Championships.
Truly an amazing feat.
[Saxton] Truly an amazing couple.
[Akira Tozawa's theme plays]
[Corey] Amazing, as in it defies logic.
Sort of like any date you've ever been on.
[announcer] And their opponents, first, from Kobe, Japan,
weighing 156 pounds, Akira Tozawa.
[Jimmy] Emotional as of late.
[Saxton] Well, understandably so.
[Tamina's theme plays]
Tamina's a tough get.
[announcer] And his tag team partner,
from The Pacific Islands, Tamina.
[Jimmy] Well, Tamina has been passionate, not so much about Tozawa,
as her pursuit of the 24/7 title.
[Corey] Tamina's got her priorities straight,
is what you meant to say.
-Tamina. -What is it?
Last week, when we had a moment--
Yeah, I felt it too.
You did?
Listen, I want what you want.
You do?
Of course, I do.
I want the 24/7 championship.
Don't you want that for me?
Yes.
Yes, I do.
Then make it happen.
Okay?
[Saxton] That was very productive
-for the… -[bell rings]
…romance growth of Tamina and Tozawa.
You got to have communication,
that's the foundation of a successful relationship.
-Go up! -[Jimmy] Wait, whoa.
Let's go.
[Corey] Are we really going to see a game of chicken on Monday Night RAW?
[Saxton] Tozawa, he needs to get a deeper squat there to lift up Tamina.
[Corey] What are you implying, Saxton?
-[Saxton] There we go. Oh. -[Tozawa yells]
-Come on! -[Saxton] Easily done by Tamina.
[Corey] Well, this is all legal in a Tornado Tag Team match.
All four competitors in the ring at the same time.
-[Reggie grunts] -[Saxton] Nice move by Tamina.
-Matched by Dana Brooke. -[Corey] Human Jenga right now.
[Jimmy] Little teamwork there,
sending Tozawa right in to Tamina. Oh!
[Corey] Handspring elbow delivered by Dana.
[Jimmy] No, no, no, no, no. Oh!
-[screams] -[Saxton] Oh, my.
Poor Tozawa.
[Jimmy] Not the love he was expecting.
-[Corey] Oh! -[Jimmy] Big-time running knee
by Dana Brooke, as we look back at the athleticism of the 24/7 champion.
-Wait. Reginald's got a-- -[Corey] Oh.
-[Jimmy] And that's it. -[bell dings]
-[Reggie's music playing] -Reggie defends the 24/7 title.
[Corey] Reggie's not the champion, Dana Brooke is.
[announcer] Here are your winners, the 24/7 Champion, Dana Brooke and Reggie!
[Jimmy] It looks like Dana Brooke is not going to lose it.
[Corey] Reggie's got to get back behind the counter
and serve shamrock shakes. It's that time of year, right?
[Saxton] Your jealousy is so apparent.
[Corey] I'm talkin' about his outfit, you fool.
[Saxton] Exactly. You wish you had his style.
Can someone check on Tozawa?
[Corey] Let's be honest. Let's talk about this.
Poor Tozawa was an unfortunate victim of some happenstance.
Let's say not necessarily great head placement.
[Saxton] Tozawa can't even walk.
-[Corey] Fortunately-- -[Saxton] Oh, how sweet.
[Corey] This isn't going to help.
[Saxton] Look, find you a woman who will pick you up when you can't walk.
[Jimmy] All right. Well, earlier tonight, I have never heard a crowd heartbreak
all at once like I did earlier tonight.
[Steve Austin's music plays]
[Corey] Allstate Arena would erupt
with the presumptive arrival of The Rattlesnake.
And just as quickly, hearts would shatter
like Stone Cold's trademark glass.
[Saxton] We would find out more mind games would be instituted by one Kevin Owens.
Having the nerve to dress up like the Texas Rattlesnake
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
[Corey] Certainly, one of the gutsiest decisions of Owens's career.
I said, if you're ready to see Kevin Owens
raise hell over that sorry son of a bitch,
"Stone Cold" give me a "Hell yeah."
[crowd booing]
The only thing left to do for old "Stone Cold"
is to drink some beer and hopefully get some liquid courage,
before Kevin Owens gives him the ass-kicking of a lifetime
at WrestleMania.
Now, throw me some damn beer.
[crowd booing]
[Saxton] You see that Kevin Owens' "Stone Cold" impression
wasn't that on point as he missed the beer can.
[Corey] It was an errant throw.
There you go. Put it in my hand.
Wow, good job.
Now get your sorry ass out of my ring.
Oh, wait.
[Corey] This poor beer-tosser would get exactly what he deserved.
A stunner.
[crowd booing]
[Saxton] How apropos because I feel like Kevin Owens
is going to get exactly what he deserves
when "Stone Cold" Steve Austin gets his hands on KO at WrestleMania.
[Corey] Again, Saxton, with the cart before the horse.
-[upbeat music playing] -We know this much.
The most stupendous edition of the KO Show in history awaits.
WrestleMania Saturday, a week from this Saturday.
Live, streaming on Peacock.
Kevin Owens welcomes "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
at WrestleMania.
-[AJ Styles' music plays] -[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] What we're not sure of is whether or not this man
will have his spot at WrestleMania as well.
[Saxton] The stakes could not be any higher.
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Gainesville, Georgia,
weighing in at 218 pounds,
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.
[Corey] AJ Styles, as of this very moment
does have a match scheduled for WrestleMania,
but it is all up for grabs tonight on RAW.
[Saxton] Focus in the eyes of "The Phenomenal" one.
[Corey] Well, ladies and gentlemen, WrestleMania is presented by Snickers.
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And by WWE 2k22, the biggest video game
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[Jimmy] Well, AJ Styles will have an opportunity to defend his spot
at WrestleMania against "The Visionary" Seth Rollins,
who gets his last opportunity.
If he defeats AJ Styles, he gets his spot.
If not, he's watching from home.
We'll see it on RAW and we'll see it next.
[Corey] Well, Monday Night RAW is brought to you by Xfinity mobile,
break free from the big three with wireless that does it all.
[Jimmy] And it all heads toward the biggest
two-night WrestleMania of all time,
but before then, we will see them on RAW. Will we not?
[Saxton] Make our final stop on the Road to WrestleMania.
We know that the WWE champion, Brock Lesnar, is out for blood.
We know the head of the table,
the Universal Champion, Roman Reigns, is functioning in god mode.
Both combatants will be in the house
in the Steel City live, next week on RAW.
[Jimmy] Well, they cleared out both Alpha Academy and RK-Bro tonight.
The Alpha Academy will be looking for payback next week on RAW.
The Street Profits versus the former champions, the Alpha Academy
just one week before WrestleMania.
Who will have momentum
heading into their Triple Threat Tag Team match for the title?
[Corey] Certainly, the key here is, all four teams involved
in the Fatal 4-Way match at WrestleMania for the Women's Tag Team titles
will be competing next week, as Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan
will team up with Sasha Banks and Naomi
to take on the Women's Tag Team Champions,
Queen Zelina and Carmella,
who will team up with Natalya and Shayna Baszler.
Eight-woman Tag Team match next week on RAW.
[Saxton] And ahead of the star-studded Tag Team matchup at WrestleMania,
after Miz disrespected and humiliated the greatest luchador of all time
next week, one-on-one, "The A-Lister" The Miz
battles Rey Mysterio live on Monday Night RAW.
[Jimmy] Rey Mysterio is going to be dying to get his hands on The Miz.
Here is "The Phenomenal" one, himself.
[Seth Rollins' music plays]
[Corey] Desperate times call for desperate measures.
[announcer] His opponent, from Davenport, Iowa
weighing in at 217 pounds,
Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[Corey] It doesn't get any more desperate than Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[Saxton] Rollins got to be thinking to himself.
What will he do? What position will he be in next week?
Will Seth Rollins actually have a match with Edge
come Monday Night RAW next week in Pittsburgh?
[Jimmy] Well, this is what it's all about.
An opportunity at WrestleMania against Edge.
Right now, as we sit here, it is AJ Styles versus Edge
set for WrestleMania one week from Sunday, live.
But it could all change with the results of this match tonight.
[Corey] If Seth Rollins finds a way to defeat AJ Styles tonight on RAW,
it will be Rollins who goes on to WrestleMania Sunday
to take on the "Rated-R Superstar" Edge.
[Jimmy] Stakes don't get any bigger than this.
[Saxton] Think about the thoughts going through
the mind of Seth Rollins right now
understanding this is your final opportunity
to head to WrestleMania.
[Jimmy] A rollercoaster of emotions for Seth Rollins.
[bell rings]
Highest of highs, lowest of lows, but he's been told,
-"This is your last shot." -[crowd humming Seth theme]
[Saxton] Think about AJ Styles, Styles said earlier tonight,
listen, understandably, he was upset.
He didn't want to put his WrestleMania match
-at risk against Seth Rollins. -[Corey] Because let's be honest, Saxton,
there's a very high likelihood that AJ Styles is not 100%.
Medically cleared? Sure.
But Styles suffered two ConChairTos at the hands of the Rated-R Superstar.
AJ can't be 100%.
[Saxton] It was Rollins who suggested earlier on tonight,
"Hey, AJ, take some time off, recover, get back to 100%.
Let me face Edge at WrestleMania."
[Jimmy] Think about last week in the match with Kevin Owens
that left Seth Rollins without a spot at WrestleMania.
He can't have a repeat of that performance tonight.
That's got to be on his mind.
[Saxton] It goes all the way back to the WWE Day 1.
All the missed opportunities for Seth Rollins to secure his path
to WrestleMania, all culminating on this night in a match with AJ Styles.
[Corey] But Edge, when he delivered those ConChairTos to AJ Styles, said
"I want the pitbull. I don't want the tag team guy with Omos.
I want the old pitbull. I want the old, aggressive, AJ Styles."
We might see a preview of that tonight.
[Saxton] Talk about the emotional rollercoaster for AJ Styles
to come out and answer a challenge, a WrestleMania challenge from Edge,
and then find himself sitting at home injured for weeks.
[Corey] Don't worry about the emotion of it, Saxton.
I'm talking about the physical aspect.
Immediately, Styles clutching at the back of his neck.
Seth Rollins is an incredibly-cagey, incredibly-smart competitor.
And Seth, right now, knows that there's a weakness in AJ's armor.
And look at this. Seth going for the pedigree
-looking to exploit this. -[Jimmy] Beautiful escape.
AJ Styles with a backdrop to get out of it.
Now, on the move. Oh!
[Saxton] Rollins one step quicker. Now charging in.
-Oh, my goodness. -[Corey] Seth collided face-first
with the ring apron.
Seth might have broken his nose on impact there.
[Jimmy] Staggering around. He does not know where he is
and expect AJ Styles to take full advantage.
Forearm to the face, the already damaged face of Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[Corey] Will Seth find his way to WrestleMania?
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] The spot at WrestleMania on the line.
AJ Styles versus Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
The deck heavily stacked against AJ Styles tonight.
[Corey] This is Seth Rollins' last chance to find some way,
some path to be part of WrestleMania.
-It's not personal! -[Corey] Things not looking
too great for Rollins,
as we see Styles launched Seth to the outside and followed
with a thunderous phenomenal forearm.
But during the break, Rollins was able to turn the tides
with this nasty neckbreaker across the middle rope.
Rollins has once again wrestled control away from Styles,
but this is AJ's match to lose.
[Saxton] After two ConChairTos against Edge,
you have to wonder if AJ Styles is 100%.
[Corey] No way.
[Jimmy] And you know Seth Rollins is going to take advantage of every injury,
every problem, every weakness. That's what he does.
[Corey] We heard from AJ Styles himself.
Edge wanted the pitbull, the relentless AJ Styles of days past.
That's exactly who Seth Rollins is experiencing right now.
[Saxton] And even at less than 100%,
AJ Styles, bringing that pitbull mentality,
bringing that fight to Seth Rollins.
This is a man who has been overlooked, underestimated his entire career.
It's been his fuel. It's his fuel tonight.
Styles, a very prideful superstar.
When you question that pride, question that desire of Styles,
he tends to respond extremely well.
-[Jimmy] Oh, my god. -[Corey] That's it.
Styles is out.
Absolutely leveled against the turnbuckle.
AJ Styles is out.
[Jimmy] Take another look at, here, at this nasty impact.
You're right, Corey. This could be a significant
game-changer in this matchup.
This matchup might be over.
[Corey] If Rollins could take the count out victory,
and it will be Rollins versus Edge at WrestleMania.
-It's up to seven. -[Saxton] Seven.
[Corey] AJ has less than two seconds.
-Nine… -[Jimmy] And he's in just in time.
Seth "Freakin" Rollins can't believe it.
[Corey] I'm telling you, I got to look at AJ Styles' eyes a moment ago.
There's nobody home. Styles is out on his feet.
AJ is functioning on instinct alone.
[Saxton] Seth Rollins is smelling blood.
[Jimmy] Looking to put it away. Shoulders down.
Kick out just in time.
Rollins taking a moment to glance up at the WrestleMania sign
reminding himself what this is all about, what this night,
this match is all about.
One final chance to make his way to WrestleMania.
[Corey] But notice how Rollins shifted gears.
Seth is in cruise control right now, because Rollins realizes
that AJ Styles is barely functional.
AJ Styles is out on his feet.
[Jimmy] Maybe one or two moves away, oh…
-from Seth Rollins finishing this one. -[Corey] I agree with you.
[Saxton] AJ's eyes are glazed over.
-Rollins now perching Styles-- -[Jimmy] Uh-oh.
[Saxton] Precarious position for AJ Styles.
Rollins picking up speed.
Oh, dropkick.
[Corey] That will do it. That's got to do it.
[Jimmy] Just got to get him down.
Center of the ring. Shoulders down.
-One… Two… -[Corey] Oh, my goodness.
-[Jimmy] Barely. -[Corey] This is instinct.
I'm telling you.
I don't think even AJ Styles knows where he's at.
AJ kicked out on instinct alone,
when styles should have taken Rollins' advice,
"Take the time needed to recover, get back to 100%.
Go home, spend time with your family, watch WrestleMania from the sidelines."
[Saxton] Corey, you know AJ Styles as well as I do.
You knew AJ Styles 100% or not was never just going to walk away
from an opportunity to compete against Edge at WrestleMania.
[Corey] One more look at this impact will make even AJ Styles
think twice about the decision he made to compete tonight.
[Jimmy] AJ Styles now fighting back.
Oh!
[Saxton] Getting shut right back down by Rollins.
[Jimmy] Still fight left in AJ Styles, but you have to wonder how much.
Beautiful timing.
[Saxton] Maybe a little more than we expected.
[Jimmy] Oh, might have been thinking phenomenal forearm, but--
[Corey] That's exactly what Styles was thinking,
but AJ a step off right now.
And Rollins, now.
[Saxton] Possessed look in the eyes of Seth Rollins.
Incoming.
[Jimmy] Visions of WrestleMania at the expense of AJ Styles,
could he get there?
Can Rollins capitalize on his last chance?
[Jimmy] WrestleMania is on the line.
Seth Rollins' last chance at the expense of AJ Styles,
and so far, it's been a beating.
AJ Styles has hung in there, but the offense of Seth "Freakin" Rollins
has been almost unstoppable.
[Corey] Rollins is absolutely desperate.
This is Seth's final chance to be part of WrestleMania in any capacity,
but that capacity means facing the "Rated-R Superstar" Edge.
Listen to me, AJ.
Listen to me good.
This isn't personal.
I like you.
I want you to go home and be with your family.
Listen to me.
You understand me? Listen to me.
I need this. I need this, you son-of-a-bitch.
Oh.
[Corey] The slap of Rollins seems to have woken up AJ Styles
and the pitbull within.
[Saxton] Rollins tried delivering
the same message he did earlier on tonight.
Styles wouldn't take it.
[Jimmy] AJ Styles, the pitbull, baring his teeth
as he levels Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[Saxton] Think about the guts and the heart we've seen from Styles right now,
who suffered a neck injury just a couple of weeks ago,
and now fighting for his WrestleMania life.
[Corey] AJ Styles wants nothing more than to topple Edge,
the WWE Hall of Famer
at the most stupendous two-night WrestleMania in history.
Kicks off just a week from this Saturday.
[Jimmy] Oh, that's got to be it.
[Corey] Style now looking to close the door.
[Jimmy] One, two-- Oh!
[Saxton] Not quite enough to put Rollins away.
Remember how desperate Seth Rollins has been
for the past several weeks.
Every path to WrestleMania has closed in front of Rollins.
This is one final opportunity
and even it feels like it could be slipping through Seth's fingers.
Failed to win the Tag Team titles in a Triple Threat match,
failed to defeat Kevin Owens for his spot last week,
and now facing a defiant, resilient…
-Uh-oh. -but battered AJ Styles.
-Shoulder down. -One… Two…
[Jimmy] Oh, once again a kick out
with milliseconds to spare.
-[Saxton] Styles hoisting-- -[Jimmy] Oh!
[Corey] Rollins goes face-first.
-[Jimmy] Cover. -One… Two…
[Corey] Just barely able to escape at the last possible second
after being driven face-first by "The Phenomenal" one.
Seth Rollins' last WrestleMania hope remains alive for the time being.
[Saxton] AJ Styles and Seth Rollins
have to be spent at this juncture of the matchup.
[crowd chanting] This is awesome!
[Corey] This is what makes men versus immortals.
Finding something deep inside.
Styles has it, Rollins has had it in the past.
Who wants WrestleMania more?
[Saxton] Styles looking for the Styles Clash one more time.
[Jimmy] Oh, my god. What an escape by Seth Rollins.
-[Saxton] Oh. -[Jimmy] Rolling elbow.
Falcon arrow.
-Oh, that's got to be it. -Seth's going to WrestleMania.
Oh!
[Saxton] So close, but not enough for Rollins.
[Corey] How is AJ Styles still in this match?
[Saxton] Instinct, guts, fortitude, will.
AJ Styles able to beat the official's count of three.
We knew coming into this match, AJ Styles was not 100%.
This match has proved that despite the injury,
Styles not 100%.
Battling on pure instinct as you put it, Corey.
[crowd chanting] AJ Styles!
[Jimmy] Looking for the stomp to put this away. No.
[Corey] Great counter by Rollins.
-[Jimmy] Shoulders down. -One… Two…
-[Corey] Counter. -[Jimmy] Reversal.
One… Two…
-[Jimmy] Oh! -[Saxton] Rollins
trying to muscle up Styles.
[Corey] Wow. This deep into a matchup.
[Saxton] Looking for the-- Oh, looking for the buckle bomb.
[Jimmy] Suplex right into the corner.
[Corey] Both of these men displaying exactly what WrestleMania means
to each and every WWE superstar on the roster.
Rollins digging down deep, looking for a buckle bomb.
Styles able to escape and counter with a vertical suplex.
Notice Seth's lower back connected with the middle turnbuckle.
This is all about WrestleMania.
Which way will the chips fall in Seth Rollins' last chance?
Who will face Edge at the showcase of the immortals?
[Saxton] Maybe I stand corrected.
I said that Styles was less than 100%
but I think Styles has proven maybe he is 100%,
and on his way to WrestleMania.
[Jimmy] Not if Seth "Freakin" Rollins has anything to say about it.
He has to be wondering now,
"What do I have to do to put this pitbull away finally?"
[Corey] You heard Rollins say,
"AJ, this isn't personal. This is all about WrestleMania."
[Saxton] All the way to the top, is Rollins.
Styles desperately trying to fight off Rollins.
[Jimmy] Rollins thinking superplex,
but AJ Styles that veteran savvy, that veteran defense,
-knowing when to attack. -[Corey] Oh, my.
-[Saxton] Great counter. -[Corey] Oh, no.
Rollins came down on his knee.
[Jimmy] Well, Styles wasting no time.
[Corey] This could-- The torture rack is applied in the middle of the ring.
-Rack bomb. -[Saxton] Oh!
Cover. One, two…
-Oh! -[Corey] Oh, my.
-[crowd cheering] -[Saxton] Oh, my goodness.
[Corey] Seth Rollins' last chance almost went up in smoke.
First, the torture rack into the rack bomb in the middle of the ring by Styles,
but Rollins survives somehow.
[Saxton] This effort, this fight is a billboard example of how much
WrestleMania means to both of these superstars.
[Jimmy] Almost like WrestleMania starting early.
These incredible veterans, who have accomplished everything
in the WWE,
fighting like this is their last match on earth.
This is Seth Rollins' last chance.
AJ looking to make his last stand.
-Looking for the phenomenal forearm. -[Corey] Oh, right into a superkick.
Styles on spaghetti legs.
Rollins hoists up AJ.
[Jimmy] Buckle bomb.
[Saxton] The second time the charm for Rollins.
[Corey] Shattering the spine of AJ Styles.
Seth "Freakin" Rollins from the top.
WrestleMania on the line.
-Oh. -[Saxton] Knees up.
Knees up by Styles at the last possible second.
[Jimmy] Seth "Freakin" Rollins rebounding off the knees of AJ Styles.
[Saxton] You knew for a moment there Rollins could taste it,
could taste a victory, could taste his path to WrestleMania,
but Styles had other plans.
[Jimmy] Once again thinking phenomenal forearm.
Big, right hand connects. Rollins is down. AJ now.
[Corey] Oh!
-[bell rings] -Edge!
The Rated-R Superstar has left the mountain of omnipotence
for another brutal attack, but--
Stop it. Stop it. No, no, no.
[referee speaking indistinctly]
What are you doing, Edge? Come on.
[crowd booing]
[announcer] Here is your winner, as a result of a disqualification,
who will face Edge at WrestleMania,
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.
You got to be…
You got to be kidding me, man.
[crowd booing]
WrestleMania is over for Seth "Freakin"--
No, this is bullshit!
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Give me this. Give me that damn--
[Corey] Rollins is irate, and I understand completely.
Is this on?
[Rollins grunts]
This is bullshit!
[crowd cheering]
You know what?
Next week, Monday Night RAW
will not happen unless I get what I deserve,
unless I get my WrestleMania moment.
That's bullshit, Chad!
Bullshit!
That's bullshit! You know it's bullshit!
-[crowd chanting] Rollins! Rollins! -[Jimmy] Irate.
[Corey] Rollins is beside himself.
[Jimmy] This is not how Rollins expected this night to end.
It's not how it should've ended.
-Oh, no. -Oh, come on.
Wait, wait.
[crowd cheering] e on.