[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.
[Riddle] RK-Bro and The Usos step in the ring to sign on the dotted line
and make their WrestleMania Backlash Championship Unification Match
officially official.
The Bloodline is about to be dripped in all the gold, Uce.
And at the WrestleMania Backlash,
you two gonna doing a whole lot of acknowledging. [laughs]
Honestly, I can't tell you two apart.
You see, this one, this one right here, he's the right-hand man.
And this one right here, he's nothing but a little bitch.
-[crowd cheering] -[Riddle laughs]
[Jimmy] Oh! And here we go! And a brawl underway!
[dramatic instrumental music]
["Head of the Table" playing]
[Saxton] Oh, no!
[Corey] Roman not been happy with his cousins, The Usos,
the past couple of weeks.
That's the contract for the Unification Match.
[Jimmy] And, now, a three-on-one assault.
-["Gallantry" playing] -[crowd cheering]
-[Jimmy] What? -[Corey] Drew McIntyre!
The Scottish Warrior!
And, now, McIntyre has his sights
on the undisputed WWE Universal Champion.
And Roman Reigns goes after McIntyre!
[Jimmy] And Drew McIntyre and Reigns now, exchanging blows, middle of the ring!
[Saxton] Two titans!
[Corey] And Roman Reigns sent flying, and the champion sent into the retreat!
[Saxton] And with all that went down tonight,
we saw Reigns tear up the contract,
what does this mean for the Tag Team Unification Match?
[Corey] We have breaking news tonight. It's been made official.
At WrestleMania Backlash, it is now a Six-Man Tag Team Match!
Drew McIntyre and RK-Bro, the RAW Tag Team Champions,
against The Usos and Roman Reigns!
Six-man tag team action!
It's official, for WrestleMania Backlash!
[fireworks bursting]
-[crowd cheering] -["Head of the Table" playing]
[Jimmy] It is no surprise here on Monday Night RAW,
after tempers flared between The Usos and RK-Bro,
that The Bloodline is here tonight looking for little payback.
[Corey] We are kicking off RAW with the man who has lorded over WWE
as the undisputed WWE Universal Champion!
The Head of the Table has kicked off RAW.
[crowd booing]
[Saxton] And by his side, the SmackDown Tag Team Champions, The Usos.
-[fireworks bursting] -[crowd cheering]
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
Special Counsel Paul Heyman,
the SmackDown Tag Team Champions, The Usos,
and the Undisputed
WWE Universal Champion,
Roman Reigns!
[Saxton] As we learned last Friday on SmackDown,
WrestleMania Backlash, this Sunday, just got even more epic.
[Corey] The forecast in Providence calls for bedlam,
as we will witness a colossal Six-Man Tag Team Match
as "The Scottish Warrior" Drew McIntyre
joins forces with RAW Tag Team Champions, RK-Bro,
to battle The Bloodline, Roman Reigns and The Usos,
this Sunday, streaming live on Peacock!
[Saxton] It is gonna be colossal! It's going to be massively electric!
Can you imagine all six of those men in the same ring at the same time?
It's gonna happen this Sunday,
["Head of the Table" continues playing]
[Jimmy] Talking about his favorite title,
he can choose between two because he is the undisputed champion.
[Corey] How lucky are we?
How amazing does it feel each and every time
the Head of the Table and The Bloodline show up on Monday Night RAW?
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] It was The Bloodline that vowed they would take over Monday Night RAW.
[Corey] Roman reminding the WWE Universe,
"We the ones!"
["Head of the Table" continues playing]
This is what greatness looks like.
Greatness on a different level.
God mode engaged.
[Saxton] All the gold and all the power.
[Corey] All unified by one man.
-[fireworks] -[crowd cheering]
Roman Reigns single-handedly unifying the WWE Championship
and the Universal Championship to become the first ever
WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania.
[crowd booing]
If The Bloodline recalls correctly,
and The Bloodline is never wrong,
this is the part of the show
where I'm entrusted to say,
"Ladies and Gentlemen,
welcome to Monday Night RAW!"
[crowd cheering]
A very special treat for you watching that TV,
and even sweeter for you here live tonight.
Ladies and gentlemen, you should put down your children,
because take a look at your children.
Anyway, you should stand on your feet because now,
now at this moment,
you get a chance to revel
in the greatness of your Tribal Chief,
the undisputed WWE
Universal Heavyweight Champion…
[crowd cheering]
…Roman Reigns.
[crowd cheering and booing]
[crowd chanting] Roman! Roman! Roman!
[Corey] A mixed reaction here tonight.
North Carolina…
[crowd cheering]
Acknowledge me!
[crowd cheering and booing]
[Corey] Oh, what the hell?
-RK-Bro! -[Saxton] With RKOs!
[Jimmy] Acknowledging The Usos with a couple of RKOs!
[Corey] And The Tribal Chief is outnumbered two to one
in the center of the ring!
[Saxton] This is not what Reigns expected!
-["Gallantry" playing] -[Corey] Oh, no!
-[Saxton] Oh, we've got more company! -[Jimmy] Might be three to one now!
[Corey] Orton and Riddle dropping Jimmy and Jey Uso with stereo RKOs!
And here comes The Scottish Warrior!
[Saxton] The man who will team with RK-Bro this Sunday at WrestleMania Backlash.
[Jimmy] Angela in hand.
-[fireworks bursting] -[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] It just went from bad to worse for The Tribal Chief.
[Corey] And McIntyre, staring a hole through the WWE Universal Champion.
[Jimmy] He's gotta worry about RK-Bro in the ring right now with him!
[Saxton] You can see the concern.
[Corey] Will this be the look we see on Reigns' face
this Sunday at WrestleMania Backlash?
[Saxton] It very well could be, Corey.
["Gallantry" continues playing]
[Jimmy] Well, then, he'll have The Usos with him. Right now, he is all alone!
Looks like they're handing it off to The Scottish Warrior.
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] RK-Bro allowing Drew McIntyre to have Roman Reigns all to himself.
["Gallantry" continues playing]
[crowd cheering]
[speaking indistinctly]
-[Corey] And here we go! -[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Great defense by Drew McIntyre.
[Corey] McIntyre beat Reigns to the punch several times!
[Saxton] Now, Roman unleashing on McIntyre!
[Corey] McIntyre now muscling Reigns back into the corner!
The Scotsman teeing off!
[Jimmy] The power on display… The Usos from behind!
[Saxton] RK-Bro right on their trail!
This is just a taste, a sign,
of what that six-man tag match is gonna be like!
[Corey] This is downright chaotic!
[Jimmy] Trying to get some order. With these warriors in there,
-I don't know how that's gonna happen? -[Corey] Get some help!
-[Corey] Get this thing under control! -[Saxton] Good luck!
[crowd cheering]
Now, we are back at Monday Night RAW.
All hell broke loose in the ring.
Usos, RK-Bro, Drew McIntyre and The Head of the Table.
Order has been restored, but it was an absolute melee!
Acknowledge me!
[crowd cheering and booing]
[Corey] Here's where it went south. RK-Bro, The RAW Tag Team Champions,
from apparently under the ring,
laying out the SmackDown Tag Team Champions, The Usos,
leaving Reigns outnumbered.
But it would continue to get worse for the champion.
[Saxton] Yeah, look who showed up. Drew McIntyre!
RK-bro, basically said, "Hey, Drew,
you can have Roman Reigns all to yourself."
And there was concern in the eyes of The Tribal Chief.
[Corey] An unfamiliar sight on the face of The Head of the Table.
It wouldn't take long for combustion to set in.
Reigns, McIntyre, throwing bombs at one another
to kick off Monday Night RAW here tonight.
[Saxton] Each man trading the advantage, Reigns and McIntyre,
as the chaos would continue.
But the balance of power would see a shift because, watch,
McIntyre, as he's taking it to Reigns, The Usos would be back in the mix.
RK-Bro right on their tails. And the chaos would ensue.
[Corey] It was a downright donnybrook here in the opening of Monday Night RAW.
And we're just getting started, gentlemen.
But you have to wonder about the message being sent
for this Sunday in WrestleMania Backlash.
We saw the chaos just now, and there was a litany of WWE officials
headed out here to restore some semblance of order.
What is this Sunday at WrestleMania Backlash gonna look like
-with this massive six-man-- -Whoa, whoa! Sunday?
We still have one more stop Friday on SmackDown, when all six of those men
are gonna be in the same building at the same time.
You thought this chaos was something?
-I don't know what we'll see on Friday. -Well, Monday Night RAW continues.
Another tag team, the only one not involved in the brawl tonight,
The Street Profits, earlier today.
-Flexible at this point. -I'll bet.
You know what I'm saying? Can handle all types of weather.
-[Ezekiel] Hey, guys. -Oh.
Listen, I'm sorry to interrupt,
but I don't think I've had the chance to introduce myself.
-I am-- -Ah! We know who you are.
-We know you are. -Yes, fam.
-You're Ezekiel. -Elias's younger brother.
And just like the good Book of Ezekiel says,
-it's time to get… -[both] Zeke!
-Oh! Cup! -Go ahead, bring it. [whoops]
-Just magically appeared. -Just for you!
-Yeah, dawg. -All right, on the count of three.
[both] One. Two. Three. Zeke!
-Ah! -Ah, yes! Yes!
You good?
-Yeah. Yeah. -Oh, yeah! Another! Another!
Put some hair on your chest! That's what I'm talking about!
Whoa, whoa! What is this?
Drinking on the job? Pathetic!
Yeah, yeah, yeah! Yeah, you're right! It is pathetic!
Yeah, yeah. You know what else is pathetic? His lies.
You guys can't be serious.
You can't believe him. That's Elias. Come on.
-You're losing your mind-- -Shoooosh!
Yeah, shoosh him.
-That's some good shooshing. -Okay.
-You deserve it. -You're pretty smart, huh?
-Think you're smarter than me? -You're not!
-You're not smarter than me. -Never!
In fact, I did my research and I found out
lie detector tests can be tricked,
but only by the most conniving of liars.
That's you! That's what you are!
But we're gonna find a new way, a better way,
-to expose you. -I found one.
Yeah, like the fraud that you are,
so that even these two idiots have to admit that you are Elias!
-That you are Elias and a liar! Huh? -Expose him.
Hold on! Hold on! Yo, yo, yo! Let me drop some truth on y'all real quick.
The three of us gonna beat the crap out of the three of y'all later tonight.
-And that's no lie! -That is a lie.
Because Zeke's the freak, and the profits are up!
[both] And we want the smoke!
Oh! Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Hey Hey Hey! Hold on!
-You'll get him tonight. -Hold on! Hold on!
[Corey] That was uncalled for by KO.
Jimmy] Well, Kevin Owens very hot about Ezekiel.
[Saxton] That's putting it mildly.
-["Fight" playing] -[bell ringing]
[announcer] The following contest is a Six-Man Tag Team Match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, the team of Alpha Academy
and Kevin Owens!
[Corey] Listen, whether you like him or not,
whether you think he's a liar or otherwise,
Kevin Owens is under a great deal of pressure right now.
KO feels as though he's the only sane man
in a mad, mad world
[Saxton] KO put that pressure on himself, Corey.
["Bring the Swag" playing]
♪ I bring the swag like nobody can ♪
All right, here's a trio I'm excited about.
[Jimmy] Byron, we know how much you love to dance with the Solo Cups.
[Corey] Saxton is kind of guy that goes to bar and orders grenadine.
[Saxton] You don't know me like that.
Oh! But I do know it's raining red Solo Cups!
I'm kind of jealous that Zeke had an opportunity
to get his own red Solo Cups, and here I am still.
[Corey] You know at the convenience store, you get a whole bunch for three bucks.
[Saxton] It's different. The Street Profits have an exclusive type
of red Solo Cup that I've been trying to get my hands on, Corey.
[Corey] One thing about the Street Profits is, lately, they found an edge.
They found an aggression
that maybe they had lacked as a team, in the past.
This might be the best version of the Street Profits we've ever seen.
[Saxton] I agree with you. That's what WrestleMania will do to you.
That's what that Wrestlemania mindset will do with you.
When it comes to Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins,
they maintain that mindset on the backend.
[Corey] How about the physique on Elias's brother?
[Jimmy] Ezekiel looking shredded, looking big.
[Corey] How much protein he takes in everyday.
[bell ringing]
[Jimmy] We're gonna start a six-man tag. The Alpha Academy,
alongside Kevin Owens, take on The Street Profits and Ezekiel.
Oh!
[Corey] Big tackle by Angelo Dawkins takes down Chad Gable.
Tremendous athleticism from Dawkins.
[Jimmy] A great gut wrench takes him right over.
When Chad Gable took on Ezekiel, Otis got involved--
-[Corey] Wow! -[Saxton] Whoa!
[Jimmy] Led to a DQ victory for Ezekiel.
[Corey] Neither athlete able to sustain much of an advantage to this point!
But the elbow from Dawkins might change that.
[Jimmy] You talk about the edge to The Street Profits
leading up to WrestleMania.
Since then, they've kept that edge. They don't have to be happy to be here.
-They wanna be champions. -[Corey] Oh!
Down goes Gable in a hard fashion. Cover by Ford.
-[Jimmy] Shoulders down! -One! Two!
[Saxton] Quick kick-out from Chad Gable.
[Corey] The Street Profits realized you can take part, or you can take over.
And that's what Ford and Dawkins wanna do to the RAW tag team division.
Take it over.
[Saxton] On the flip side, you look at Alpha Academy, Chad Gable and Otis,
and maybe it's just me, but I feel like ever since losing the RAW Tag Team Titles
about two months ago, they haven't quite been the same.
[Jimmy] It's the disrespect coming into that championship match.
When they won it, it was a gigantic upset.
A lot of it is the fans, in their minds, not giving 'em their respect.
And see the technique of Chad Gable.
-Undeniable. -[Corey] Unmatched technique
from bell to bell from Chad Gable of the Alpha Academy.
[Saxton] Mentioned that match-up between Ezekiel and Chad Gable.
Many people believe Ezekiel was on his way to defeating Chad Gable
had it not been for the interference of Otis.
[Corey] Armbar locked in nice and deep.
[Jimmy] Of course, The Street Profits against RK-Bro. A sudden…
It was a musical malfunction. Suddenly, The Usos' theme music playing.
A little distraction led to a victory.
That's the new side of The Street Profits. You have to watch out for 'em.
[Corey] Street Profits showing just how far willing to go
to get to the heads of RK-Bro, or any opponent, for that matter.
[Jimmy] Montez Ford, always athletic, always had the physical skills.
Beautiful arm drag. Oh, dropkick!
[Corey] Right on the money!
-[Saxton] Here's Otis! -[Jimmy] Oh!
[Corey] Otis, Tree Trunk, still on his feet!
-[Saxton] My gosh! -[Corey] That's a massive human being.
Triple dropkick!
[Saxton] And that's what finally sends Otis to the outside of the ring.
[Corey] But Otis still on his feet! Six-man tag team action continues!
-[screaming] -[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Welcome back to a Six-Man Tag Team Match.
Ezekiel and The Street Profits
versus Kevin Owens and the Alpha Academy.
Moments ago, you see the athleticism of Otis.
He's big. He's not slow.
[Corey] Ever wanna see a human being go splat?
Watch Montez Ford,
who needed to be scraped off the mat
with Goo Gone and a razor blade after the splash
from the massive Tree Trunk of the Alpha Academy, Otis.
And, once again, Chad Gable in complete control of Montez Ford.
[Jimmy] Doing a good job going to the Kimura there,
straightening the arm out.
Working on the shoulder of Montez Ford, trying to slow him down.
[Corey] Wise strategy by Chad Gable,
ridding Angelo Dawkins from the apron as Montez was reaching for a tag.
Ford continuing trying to fight off Chad Gable,
[Jimmy] Oh! Right into a Northern Lights suplex! Almost three!
[Corey] I think Montez Ford was looking for some type of blockbuster maneuver.
Gable able to counter mid-maneuver. Fantastic awareness from Chad Gable.
And here comes Kevin Owens!
[Jimmy] Fired up!
Oh!
-[crowd booing] -Getting this crowd fired up, as well.
[Corey] Yeah, sending an abrasive message, if you will, to Ezekiel.
[Jimmy] He says he's tired of the lies of Ezekiel.
He's out to prove that he's really Elias.
-[Saxton] Look at this agility! -[all exclaim]
-Wow! -[Jimmy] Cover! Shoulders down!
Kick-out from Montez Ford, but…
[Corey] It is quite obvious that Ezekiel is deep under the skin of Kevin Owens.
But Owens is motivated and exceptionally dangerous.
Look at the athleticism!
Picture perfect moonsault across the legs of Montez Ford!
Nearly put this one away for KO.
[Jimmy] Well, the lie detector test proved that Ezekiel is not Elias.
It was administered by Chad Gable.
-But since then, Kevin Owens not deterred! -[Saxton] Oh!
That enzuigiri!
[Corey] Montez desperately needs to make a tag to Ezekiel.
[Saxton] Ezekiel, arm out, reach.
Montez Ford crawling towards his corner.
-[Jimmy] And Ezekiel is now legal! -[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] Ezekiel now look to pick off where he left off last week
against Chad Gable.
[Jimmy] Flooring Chad Gable over and over! Great counter kick.
-Spinebuster! -[Saxton] My, oh, my!
-[Corey] Watch out for Otis! -[Jimmy] Oh, man!
[Saxton laughing]
[Jimmy] Beautiful flying knee. Right now, Ezekiel,
all over Chad Gable, looking to put this one away.
[Saxton] Saw how fired up Kevin Owens was, Ezekiel's just as fired up!
[Jimmy] Oh!
[Corey] Another maneuver taught to Ezekiel from his older brother, no doubt.
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] Ezekiel feeding off the energy of the WWE Universe!
[Jimmy] Trying to flatten Chad Gable, and he does!
[Saxton] Hoisting Gable up!
[Jimmy] Hang time on the suplex!
Look at that! Shoulders down!
One! Two!
Otis, just in time!
[Corey] Great closing speed by Otis.
Able to break up the pinfall before three.
Dumped Ezekiel into the corner. And, now, Montez Ford in all types of trouble!
[Jimmy] Looking for a way out, he just got it.
[Saxton] Dawkins from behind sends Otis outside.
[Corey] Superkick by Owens! Down goes Dawkins.
[Jimmy] And finally, one-on-one, Ezekiel and Kevin Owens!
[Saxton] Ezekiel taking it to Kevin Owens.
[Jimmy] Tired of the disrespect. Tired of the slander.
[Saxton] Fed up with being called a liar by Kevin Owens.
[referee] He's not legal, Zeke! Gable's the legal man.
[Jimmy] Once again, it's Ezekiel.
-[Corey] Nice go-behind by Gable. -[Jimmy] Yup.
[Saxton] Ezekiel looking to counter. Elbow delivered.
[Jimmy] Oh!
-Owens with a trip. Into the cradle! -[Jimmy] Cradle!
A win for Chad Gable, the Alpha Academy, and Kevin Owens!
[announcer] Here are your winners, the team of Kevin Owens
and Alpha Academy!
[Saxton] That was a rare moment where Kevin Owens has…
I was gonna say, something to celebrate. Owens doesn't look happy all.
[Jimmy] Still, it seems, a bit frustrated.
[Corey] Take a look at closing moments. Ezekiel and Chad Gable
with an exchange in the ring. Owens from the outside.
Great strategy. The official's view was obscured.
Ezekiel, takes a hard fall
and gets caught in a beautiful cradle by Chad Gable.
Big time win for Owens and the Academy!
[Saxton] Gable and Otis happy with the result. Not so much for Kevin Owens.
[Jimmy] Owens still has to deal with everybody here telling him he's crazy.
Kevin Owens believes that Ezekiel is not who Ezekiel says he is.
["For The Academy" playing]
Well, AJ Styles has been dealing with The Judgment Day duo
of Damian Priest and Edge.
We've got an exclusive interview with The Phenomenal One, AJ Styles,
on RAW, next!
Ladies and gentlemen, you're very welcome back to Monday Night RAW,
where I'm delighted to be joined by the Phenomenal AJ Styles.
[crowd cheering]
AJ, we've received word that a stipulation
has been added to your match with Damian Priest tonight.
Can you explain why that happened?
Well, this is really about Edge and his fragile ego.
You see, at WrestleMania, I had him backed in the corner.
I had him beat!
And, then, his newfound friend shows up out of nowhere, Damian Priest.
I was distracted. Edge got the win.
Now, Edge doesn't like me saying that I had him beat.
In fact, he's insulted by it.
So, I figured, why don't we up the ante a little bit?
If I beat Damian Priest tonight,
he is barred from ringside this Sunday at WrestleMania Backlash.
And if I don't…
it's gonna be an uphill battle.
-Thank you, AJ. Best of luck tonight. -Thanks.
Well, AJ Styles trying to take advantage of the ego of Judgment Day.
-They've been on a power trip recently. -No doubt about that.
Someone else who's been on a bit of power trip recently
has been WWE official Sonya Deville.
Last week, Sonya found herself
in the midst of a RAW Women's Championship match with Bianca Belair.
And what we're about to show you had taken place immediately after Sonya
failed to meet the official's count of ten.
[announcer] Here is your winner, it's--
No, no, no! There's water over here! It's all wet!
I did not lose. We're gonna restart this match.
No count-outs.
[Jimmy] Bianca Belair, right now, taking full advantage.
[screaming]
[Saxton] So, it won't be a fair match. Deville can change the rules
as we go, apparently.
[Corey] Steel chair to the ribs!
[Jimmy] Right to the back! A disqualification!
Here's your winner, as a result of a disqua--
No, no, no!
She cheated first by using a foreign object, her hair.
I just leveled the playing field with another foreign object.
We are gonna restart this match.
No count-outs,
and no disqualification!
[Jimmy] Second rule change!
Carmella and Queen Zelina add Belair to the fray!
[Corey] Back to the chair, and this would be perfectly legal.
[Saxton] Bianca Belair beaten up, exhausted.
[dramatic instrumental music]
-[crowd cheering] -[Jimmy] Face first goes Deville!
And down goes Queen Zelina!
-[Corey] Carmella sent to the outside. -[Saxton] It is now one-on-one!
-[Jimmy] KOD! -[crowd cheering]
[crowd] One! Two! Three!
[Jimmy] The Champ retains!
[Corey] I think Bianca Belair certainly lived up to the hype.
[Saxton] Overcoming a three-on-one disadvantage to stand tall!
[Corey] The deck couldn't have been stacked any higher.
-[crowd cheering] -[music fading]
What the hell was that out there?
You didn't give me my RAW Women's Championship.
So, now, you guys don't get your championship opportunity.
You just went back on your word! I can't believe you're doing this to us--
I wouldn't do that if I were you, sweetie.
I'm a WWE official, and I'm still your boss.
Well, this was all her fault anyway.
[crowd cheering]
What I'm not understanding, Adam,
is what this investigation into my conduct is about?
because, like I've said a million times, I've done everything by the book.
-So, unless you have something to argue-- -Sonya.
Upper management, and I mean upper, they're the ones looking at your conduct.
They're talking about this "abuse of power."
Look, they see you put yourself in a championship match
-last week against Bianca. -Right.
Then, change the match a bunch of times, trying to win,
which didn't work.
So, upper management wants to see you compete again.
And by "compete," I mean as a performer…
without any executive power.
So, what I've done, is I put together this six-woman tag match.
I think it's great.
It'll be you. It'll be Rhea Ripley.
And it'll be "Big Time" Becks, Becky Lynch.
And you guys will take on Liv Morgan,
Asuka, and Bianca Belair,
[crowd cheering]
Okay, you know what? Why don't we make it
a No Holds Barred Match, then? Perfect.
There's no "We."
Tonight, you're not a WWE official.
You're a competitor…
without any executive power.
None, at all.
Okay?
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton shudders] Sonya Deville does not like that.
No power tonight.
[Jimmy] And speaking of a different kind of abuse of power,
we've seen that from Veer Mahaan.
-["Roar" playing] -[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, weighing in at 275 pounds,
Veer Mahaan!
[Corey] Like a lion uncaged, Veer Mahaan has been utterly unstoppable
since arriving on RAW earlier this month.
Guys, I have a question.
Can anybody on Earth stop Veer,
or will his path of destruction continue?
Don't answer that. We'll find out next.
-[screaming] -[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Well, we have an epic six-women tag
just announced by WWE official Adam Pearce.
[Corey] This is a big one. The RAW Women's Champion, Bianca Belair,
will join forces with The Empress of Tomorrow,
who returned last week,
and Liv Morgan,
to battle "Big Time" Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, and Sonya Deville,
who has been stripped of her executive powers tonight
as an official on Monday Night RAW.
This one is gonna be big, and it's still to come tonight.
Our colleague, Byron Saxton, standing by.
["Roar" playing]
All right. Now, I am here with Veer Mahaan's opponent,
and Greensboro native, Burt Hansen.
[crowd cheering]
Burt, I must ask,
we've seen several of Veer's opponents
have to receive immediate medical attention.
Why would you sign up for this match-up?
Veer scares the living daylights out of me.
But I signed up for this match
because, for all my life,
I've wanted to work and compete for Monday Night RAW
in my hometown of Greensboro!
[crowd cheering]
For years, I worked down the street at Stamey's Barbecue,
dreaming of this moment right here!
And tonight, I'm making my dream come true.
[Saxton] Good luck.
[Corey] Well, if there's a silver lining, Stamey's Barbecue is down the street,
because I have a feeling we're not gonna see a lot of this young man.
[Jimmy] And there's the bell. Veer Mahaan immediately… Oh!
[Corey] Bulldozing this young man into the corner!
[Jimmy] Burt Hansen, right now, getting a pummeling
at the hands of Veer Mahaan.
[Corey] Saxton, I haven't seen you move so fast to get out of the ring.
[Saxton] You see how quick Veer moves? You'd do the same thing!
[Corey] I don't blame you.
[Jimmy] Hansen just made him mad.
[Saxton] I appreciate how driven Burt Hansen was,
but you're just walking into an aura of carnage and destruction
with this Veer Mahaan.
[Jimmy] Driven? He just got driven through the canvas.
[Saxton] Oh, man!
[Corey] This is otherworldly aggression from Veer Mahaan.
[Saxton] He's like a Category 5 storm
that keeps getting more destructive each and every week.
[Jimmy] Veer Mahaan has been very clear.
He wants to instill fear in the locker room every time he competes.
[Corey] Well, anybody with eyes right now is terrified
-of what Veer Mahaan is capable of! -[Saxton] Jeez!
[Corey] I think it's time to get back to the grill there, young man.
[Saxton] If this Burt Hansen can even stand.
[Jimmy] Boom!
-[Corey laughs] Oh, lord! -[Jimmy] Million Dollar Arm.
decapitating Burt Hansen.
[Corey] It may not pay as well as WWE,
but it sounds like pulled pork is your future, sir.
Veer Mahaan, it's just a matter of time, stalking his prey.
Oh!
-And, now-- -[Jimmy] Cervical Clutch, it's in!
-Immediate tap from Burt Hansen. -[bell ringing]
[Saxton] Can't say that we're surprised with the outcome.
[Jimmy] Hopefully, that's all we see.
[announcer] Here's your winner, by submission, Veer Mahaan!
[Jimmy] The tap only works if you respect it.
["Roar" playing]
[Corey] Brave, maniacal eyes of Veer Mahaan.
-[Saxton] Not done yet! -[crowd booing]
[Jimmy] Oh, the attack now continuing. This time, outside of the ring.
[Saxton] This has become a theme, a weekly theme, for Veer Mahaan.
The absolute annihilation of his opponents.
[referee] Get out of here! The match is over!
[Corey] Veer just manhandling his opposition tonight.
Hey!
[Corey] Oh, no, no, no!
[Jimmy] Against the ropes!
Back to the Cervical Clutch! No way out now!
[Saxton] Just torturing…
torturing his opponent!
[Jimmy] Burt Hansen is completely out.
-[Corey] Lucky him. -[Saxton] Veer Mahaan could not care less.
-Another victim falls to Veer. -["Roar" playing]
[Corey] Well, this is what woke Veer up in the middle of the match-up.
An elbow from the Greensboro native,
who would then be launched into orbit
by The Lion of Monday Night, Veer Mahaan.
And it would continue to get worse.
[Saxton] Completely downhill from there.
Veer Mahaan… Oh!
…having his way with Burt Hansen, in every sense of the word.
[Corey] And this Cervical Clutch,
-which we've seen so many times recently. -[bell ringing]
And it would continue to devolve after the match,
after Veer had won the match-up.
More torture in store for tonight's victim.
The Cervical Clutch.
Mercifully, Veer's opponent seemed to pass out.
[Jimmy] Well, speaking of attacks, AJ Styles had to deal with one
from Judgment Day.
["Roar" playing]
As far as Edge's challenge at WrestleMania Backlash, I accept.
And number two, he could save his judgment for someone who…
Sarah, you might wanna go.
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] Upon accepting the challenge,
Styles would be met by both Damian Priest and Edge.
We would soon find out,
there were sinister plans in place from Judgment Day.
[Corey] AJ Styles ambushed by Edge and his new charge, Damian Priest.
And this is difficult to watch.
An all-out targeted assault
on the arm and shoulder of The Phenomenal One.
[both laughing]
[AJ groaning in pain]
♪ You think you know me ♪
♪ You never did ♪
[crowd booing]
[fireworks bursting]
[booing continues]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by the WWE Hall of Famer Edge,
representing Judgment Day,
Damian Priest!
[Jimmy] This is more than just partners.
This is master and disciple.
That is frightening.
[Corey] It's quickly evolved into a downright unholy duo
wreaking havoc on Monday Night RAW,
and AJ Styles, in particular.
[Saxton] Laying judgment on anyone who opposes them,
he said, mission statement of Edge and Damian Priest.
Well, the stakes will be high,
because AJ Styles is set to go one-on-one with Damian Priest.
But here's the deal, if AJ Styles defeats Damian Priest,
it will be Priest who is barred from ringside
this Sunday at WrestleMania Backlash.
That match is next.
["The Other Side" continues playing]
[Jimmy] There we see Edge and his disciple, Damian Priest, together.
They are Judgment Day.
And this is what it all leads to, Sunday.
This is the match, as it stands right now,
AJ Styles versus Edge.
You see Damian Priest at his side,
but not if AJ Styles wins tonight.
[Corey] If The Phenomenal One is able to defeat Damian Priest tonight,
Damian Priest will be barred from ringside this Sunday at WrestleMania Backlash.
It'll be one-on-one, Styles and Edge.
[crowd booing]
We are Judgment Day.
[crowd booing]
Now, I know most of you
can't stand to look at yourselves in the mirror.
[crowd booing]
I know that most of you probably don't like me anymore.
[crowd booing]
In fact, you're probably like everyone else in the world.
Maybe you despise me.
But that's because you despise yourselves.
You can't look in the mirror
because it would make you physically ill. And if not, it should.
It is a miracle that everyone here in Greensboro, North Carolina…
-[crowd cheering] -Oh, shut up!
It is a miracle that you could pull on your shoes,
wobble out your doors,
and count high enough to actually find your seats tonight.
[crowd booing]
[laughing] Truth hurts, huh?
In fact, if Greensboro were substantial enough
to support a sports franchise,
it would be known as the Greensboro Lemmings.
Now, I know that flew over all of your heads,
so let me explain. A lemming is a rodent.
Or in this metaphorical sense, it is a group of people,
like yourselves, with very few teeth…
[crowd booing]
…that will join a mass movement,
rushing headlong into destruction.
AJ Styles, don't be a lemming.
For once in your life, use your intelligence.
[scoffs] But… but I know you won't.
That's not the way you're wired. Your heart outweighs your brain.
But AJ, AJ,
just know, just know
that, by not staying at home with your wife and kids,
by not hugging them tight,
you are rushing headlong into pain and judgment
at WrestleMania Backlash!
[crowd booing]
I said, he's rushing into pain and judgment at WrestleMania Backlash,
you peons!
[crowd booing]
Bring it! Come on, bring it!
[crowd booing]
I love it. Come on!
Come on!
[crowd booing]
So, AJ, I know you've played your political games.
You talked to Adam Pearce
and you made sure that, tonight,
if you beat Damian Priest,
he is barred from ringside at WrestleMania Backlash.
Way to go. Kudos to you. Well played.
I hope it was worth it because, now,
you find out the punishment that you will receive by walking into--
-["Phenomenal" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] AJ Styles has heard enough from Edge.
AJ Styles is ready to come out here and compete!
[fireworks exploding]
[Jimmy] One thing Edge got right in his speech
is about the size of the heart of AJ Styles.
♪ Ain't nobody man enough to feel the pain ♪
♪ And you could be next ♪
♪ You better give respect ♪
[announcer] And his opponent from Gainesville, Georgia,
weighing in at 218 pounds.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles!
[Corey] This might as well be do or die for AJ Styles,
because Styles knows full well
the threat posed by Damian Priest's presence
this Sunday at WrestleMania Backlash.
So, tonight, it is up to AJ Styles
to change the complexion of the match-up this Sunday
so it stays one-on-one, Edge and Styles.
[Saxton] Styles certainly the definition of a competitor.
But my question is, on the flip side, what kind of concern is there for Edge
that he may not have Damian Priest by his side this Sunday?
[Corey] I think it's a mere formality.
I didn't see anything resembling concern on the face of Edge.
In fact, it's Styles who should be concerned.
We should all be concerned about the condition of AJ's shoulder,
which was targeted by Judgment Day several weeks back,
we saw moments ago.
[Jimmy] Not just that, but at WrestleMania, it popped clean out.
Tried to put it back in during the match, same shoulder.
[Saxton] That speaks to the competitive spirit of AJ Styles,
not let injuries keep him down.
There's too much passion, too much pride in the heart of The Phenomenal One.
[Corey] Now, we're seeing the trademark tenacity of Styles out of the gate.
But a big, punishing right hand from Damian Priest rocks AJ.
[Saxton] I remember the last time these two men faced off here on RAW.
Damian Priest had some mind games of his own, delivered to AJ Styles.
[Corey] It may be an unpopular opinion,
but I'm digging this new alliance of Judgment Day, Damian Priest and Edge.
Edge seems to have embraced
the darkest part of his being, of his soul.
And we know from recent months,
Damian Priest has struggled to keep his darkness inside, to control it.
Edge has, maybe, provided the key for Priest.
This could lead to great success for both Superstars!
[Jimmy] You think about the success he had as United States…
Shoulders down!
Quick kick-out from AJ Styles.
The success Damian Priest had in his US Title run.
We saw the athleticism, the size, the speed,
the attitude we talk about. Might be what he needs.
[Corey] And the power, as we look back once again at this Broken Arrow.
Styles launched nearly halfway across the ring
and nearly ended this one.
[Saxton] Here's the scary part about this union
between Damian Priest and Edge, we've heard Edge say,
"We have yet to live up to our true capability."
That's coming from a Hall of Famer, to say something like that.
[Corey] Obviously, Edge sees something in Damian Priest
that makes the WWE Hall of Famer very interested,
wants to take Priest under his wing.
[Jimmy] Think about motivation of AJ Styles.
Damian Priest cost him his WrestleMania moment.
He was winning that match.
Damian Priest provided the distraction at exactly the wrong time.
[Corey] Priest launched to the outside. Very clever maneuver by Styles.
[Saxton] You gotta feel a sense of urgency for AJ Styles,
understanding the stakes could not be any higher.
You win this match, you don't have to worry about Damian Priest
and, perhaps, the odds significantly more in your favor
-this Sunday. -[Corey] Look out!
[Jimmy] AJ Styles over the top, forearm to the face of Damian Priest!
[Corey] But what could it do to AJ's shoulder?
In delivering the forearm to the outside,
in an effort to protect himself,
Styles might have reinjured his shoulder, reaggravated it, at least.
[Saxton] That could be a possibility, Corey, as Styles eyes down Edge.
What kind of thoughts are going through the mind of The Rated-R Superstar.
[Jimmy] AJ Styles also has to keep his eye on the ball.
No distractions, be it Edge or anyone else.
[Saxton] I think, if nothing else, Jimmy,
AJ Styles is drawing motivation from Edge being at ringside.
[Jimmy] Listen, those are some frightening eyes.
[Corey] At the end of the day, AJ Styles is a veteran.
Styles knows full well
how the complexion of this Sunday can change.
If Priest is present at WrestleMania Backlash,
it greatly reduces AJ's chances of getting to compete uninterrupted.
[Jimmy] Look at the power of Damian Priest.
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] Shoulder first into the post!
Can Styles get back in this?
[Jimmy] Welcome back! AJ Styles versus Damian Priest.
If AJ Styles wins, Damian Priest barred from ringside
at WrestleMania Backlash.
[Corey] AJ Styles has now regained control of this one.
Trying to hoist up the massive Priest.
[Jimmy] A little too ambitious.
[Saxton] Again, AJ Styles dealing with an injured left shoulder.
You certainly had to have hampered Styles in that moment. Oh!
[Jimmy] How will affect him this Sunday? Oh, shoulders down!
-[referee] Two. -[Jimmy] Kick-out just in time.
[Corey] Look at the action on the outside before the break.
Listen to this impact.
-[clanging] -[AJ groaning]
Damian Priest launching AJ Styles' injured shoulder into the ring post.
And once again, Damian Priest in complete control of The Phenomenal One.
[Jimmy] The shoulder compromised at WrestleMania, popped all the way out
and, then, attacked by Judgment Day in the locker room.
[Saxton] Priest now on middle rope.
-[crowd booing] -Styles perched on the top.
What does Priest have in store for AJ Styles?
[Jimmy] Looks like a superplex, if he can get him loaded up.
[Saxton] Styles trying to maneuver himself out. Successfully does so!
[Corey] No way, styles can pull this off. No way!
[Saxton] It might be a "Yes, way!"
-[Jimmy] Rack bomb! -[Corey] Oh!
[Jimmy] Shoulders down! One! Two!
Oh!
[Saxton] Look, you see that, guys?
I'm starting to feel some panic now from Edge on the outside.
[Corey] Edge is simply trying to motivate Damian Priest.
[Edge] Come on, Priest!
[Jimmy] Right now, it's motivation Damian Priest needs,
'cause this was brutal.
[Corey] Tremendous impact. Fighting through the pain
to deliver a powerbomb to the much larger Damian Priest.
But it wasn't enough to pick up the W for Styles.
[Saxton] Again, the stakes so high in this match-up. Styles said it himself,
"If Damian Priest is at ringside this Sunday, I've got an uphill battle."
[Jimmy] Thinking Styles Clash, into the sunset flip!
-Oh! -[Corey] Kick right to the shoulder!
[Jimmy] Encouragement from Edge on the outside, but…
[Corey] Styles answers with a kick of his own.
[Saxton] Styles continues to strike, continues to fight!
[Corey] Oh! Backbreaker by Priest.
[Jimmy] Shoulders down! One! Two!
[Saxton] No.
[Jimmy] Just getting that compromised left shoulder up.
But the strategy of Damian Priest, wear down that shoulder.
So far, it's working.
[Saxton] Strategy goes back to the last week.
[Corey] You can rest assured Edge imparted his own wisdom on Priest
before this match-up. Even if Priest doesn't emerge victorious,
Priest can do a great deal of damage to Styles tonight.
[Saxton] Priest may be on his way to victory if he hits this.
-Styles able to flip… Oh! -[Jimmy] Pelé Kick right over the top!
[Saxton] Huge opening right now for AJ Styles.
[Corey] You can see AJ favoring his shoulder.
Styles' body wracked with pain.
Trying to capitalize on the slightest opening,
as Priest himself begins to recover.
[Saxton] Saw Edge a moment ago, delivering words of encouragement to Damian Priest.
[Corey] Styles to the outside.
[Jimmy] Beautiful counter over the top.
Thinking Phenomenal Forearm!
-[Saxton] Indeed, Styles… -[Corey] Is AJ's shoulder gonna hold up?
[Saxton] We're gonna find out!
[Jimmy] Oh!
[Corey] We're gonna take a trip! South of Heaven!
[Jimmy] To the cover! One! Two!
-[Jimmy] Oh! -[Saxton] Styles! Styles! Still in it!
[Jimmy] Absolutely unbelievable determination from AJ Styles!
[Corey] Think there's a little sweat beginning to bead up
on the forehead of The Rated-R Superstar.
As we look back again at the power of Damian Priest.
Driving AJ Styles down into the center of the ring.
But The Phenomenal One able to survive.
[Saxton] How much does AJ Styles have left?
What more is Damian Priest willing to dish out?
[Jimmy] Edge has to be loving this. As you said Corey, it doesn't matter,
win or lose, it's taking all the energy out of AJ Styles
before WrestleMania Backlash this Sunday.
[Corey] Styles got his bell rung,
Ripcord by Priest!
[Saxton] No, Styles out of the way!
[Corey] AJ wants the Calf Crusher!
-[Saxton] Watch Edge. -[Jimmy] Gotta get the foot.
Doesn't get it. Distracted by Edge!
[Corey] Masterful use of the rules by the WWE Hall of Famer.
Shoulders down! Roll-up!
-[all] Two! Three! -[Jimmy] Got him!
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] Styles pulled it off! And Edge, now, is incensed!
[Jimmy] Right into an assault from Edge!
[crowd booing]
[Corey] Edge rains down rights
on a fallen Styles. The fact remains,
Damian Priest is barred from ringside
this Sunday at WrestleMania Backlash!
[Saxton] Edge has to digest the fact
that the landscape has completely changed for this Sunday.
He's gonna do whatever he can to dismantle Styles further.
[Jimmy] Oh!
[Corey] Final Reckoning by Priest.
Bring him up and hold out his arm. Let's show him.
[Corey] Edge giving the order.
Edge just gave Damian Priest the order,
attack the shoulder of Styles!
[Saxton] Oh, no.
[Corey] AJ Styles is helpless.
[Jimmy] Can't even move, and coming with two chairs!
[Saxton] No, no. Come on.
-Don't do this! Don't do this! -[Corey] No.
-["I Am Danger" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] And Finn Bálor is in the house!
-[Saxton] Finn Bálor with a head of steam! -[Corey] Look out!
[Saxton] Takes out Priest! Takes down Edge!
[crowd cheering]
-[Jimmy] The Prince just in time! -[Saxton] Thank goodness!
[Corey] Finn Bálor just helped Styles avoid complete catastrophe.
[crowd cheering]
The numbers game has been evened.
[Saxton] That will send Judgment day into retreat.
[Corey] The score will be settled this Sunday, WrestleMania Backlash,
streaming live on Peacock.
Styles, Edge, one-on-one!
Priest has been barred from ringside!
["Phenomenal" playing]
[crowd cheering]
I think I'm gonna snap his whole body.
-[laughing] -The whole thing.
Excuse me. Gentlemen, gentlemen.
What do you want?
Listen, I just wanna talk.
You remember when me, you, Shelton, and Bobby were on The Hurt Business?
That was the best of my career.
Because of you, we all became champions.
And if it wasn't for Bobby and Shelton's selfish ego,
we would still be running Monday Night RAW right now as champions.
Right?
You know, I gotta tell you, Cedric, I'm proud of you.
I'm proud that you're finally able to see the bigger picture.
And I appreciate the fact that you are man enough
to admit that to my face. That's commendable.
-Yes, sir. -And while I appreciate
why you wanna renew our previous business relationship,
I have no interest.
I moved on from The Hurt Business. I've moved on to bigger things.
So, if you'll excuse me, I have to continue discussing with Omos
how he's gonna rip Bobby Lashley apart limb from limb
this Sunday at WrestleMania Backlash.
Okay, listen, listen, listen.
Shelton isn't here this week. It's just me.
I wanna show you what I can do by myself.
And to do that,
tonight, I requested a match against Bobby Lashley.
-Huh? Huh? -Okay, now you got my attention.
-See, now we talking. -Okay, how about this?
You handle your business with The All Mighty tonight,
and I give you my word that me and The Colossus will be watching.
Yes, sir! See, that's all I wanted. It's an opportunity for you--
Time for you to go.
So, his whole body? Just snap his whole body?
His whole body.
[Jimmy] Cedric Alexander asked for a match with Bobby Lashley?
[Saxton] I mean, it's gutsy. Right?
Not necessarily the smartest move.
♪ I came to play ♪
[Announcer] Please welcome the host of Miz TV,
The Miz!
["I Came To Play" playing]
[Saxton] The Miz making his grand entrance here
on Monday Night RAW.
But this is gonna be interesting, because we saw last week,
Mustafa Ali made his return to WWE.
And, well, Ali ended up having a match with The Miz,
and actually defeated The Miz.
So, what's Miz TV gonna look like when The Miz welcomes Mustafa Ali?
We'll find out next, live on RAW!
[Corey] It's going to be awesome!
[Saxton] Guys, I got a question for ya,
can you smell what the birthday boy is cooking?
[Corey] I feel like you somehow just insulted The Rock
on his 50th birthday, Saxton.
Happy Birthday to the Most Electrifying Man in all of entertainment!
And birthday thoughts rolled in from all over the world.
Did you guys know Pat McAfee legally changed his birthday
to have the same date as The Rock? He's that big of a Rock fan.
I don't blame him.
[Saxton] How about The Rock's alma mater, the Miami Hurricanes,
giving him a shoutout? Everybody's celebrating
the 50th birthday of The Great One.
[Corey] I'll be celebrating with some Teremana after the show.
But, right now, it is time for Miz TV!
["I Came To Play" playing]
Welcome to the most must-see WWE talk show in history!
Welcome to…
[crowd] Miz TV!
Miz TV. Last week, I had the honor, the privilege,
to host an ascending star.
The youngest United States Champion in WWE history.
And his name is Theory.
-But… -[crowd booing]
…my show was hijacked by the man that time forgot.
Now, I could be very upset about this.
I could complain. But I like to be the bigger man.
So, I want him to come out here and explain himself.
So, ladies and gentlemen, please give it up for my guest tonight,
Mustafa Ali!
[Corey] What a magnanimous gesture from the A-Lister.
-[Saxton] Yeah, sure. -[Corey] That's what it is.
[Saxton] Mustafa Ali, listen, you gotta give credit where it's due.
Mustafa Ali shows up last week on Monday Night RAW,
-interrupts Miz TV. -[Jimmy] Completely unexpected.
[Saxton] Targets Theory. He wanted an opportunity
at the United States Championship. Instead, has to adjust.
Had his first match back against The Miz.
And… What happened to the music?
What happened to the music?
A miscue on Miz TV? That never happens.
Hey, look, this audience is ready for you.
They are happy to see you. Just like--
[crowd cheering]
Just like I am happy to see you.
Please, have a seat.
So, Must…
Do you mind if I call you Must?
Is your microphone not working?
First, the music. Now, your microphone.
I will have that fixed ASAP.
[grunts in frustration] So unprofessional, Must.
And speaking of unprofessional,
last week, I was in the middle of giving valuable career advice
to Mr. McMahon's hand-picked protégé, Theory,
and then, you just waltzed out and interrupted. Who does that?
That was actually a rhetorical question.
Let's get down to the brass tacks, shall we?
Is it true that your act of desperation is because you've never been a champion?
Or is it because the WWE Universe forgot about you during your hiatus?
Is it still not working?
This is so embarrassing.
Oh, my goodness! Miz TV is WWE's flagship talk show.
You hate to see it.
Please, Must,
don't go to Twitter and complain.
[crowd booing]
Listen, Miz,
me and everyone here only have one thing to complain about,
and that's the fact that you still work here.
[crowd cheering]
You know what the difference is between you and I?
When you feel like your voice is unheard,
you go back there and you whine to the powers that be.
When I feel unheard, I go to them.
[crowd cheering]
I go to the WWE Universe because, to me,
they're the only ones that matter.
[crowd cheering]
[speaking indistinctly]
Oh, no! Is your mic not working?
[thumping mic]
You think you're tough? You think you just swiped my microphone?
Let me make you understand something, you will live to regret that.
Is that right? Wanna do something about it right now?
♪ A-Town, down ♪
-[Saxton] Why am I not surprised? -[Corey] Yes!
[Saxton] Why am I not surprised at all?
[Jimmy] The United States Champion,
-youngest one in WWE history. -Hey, hey!
I'm sorry to interrupt. I just had something to say to both of you.
[Miz] An apology! A young man with manners,
and a microphone that works.
Well, unlike Must, or Mustafa,
I actually have something to say that these people wanna hear.
[crowd booing]
[clapping]
And, Miz, I gotta say, last week, it's…
It's really just… It's just been bothering me, you know?
Like, you had a match,
and you weren't even able to prepare, or even warm up for it.
So, I spoke to my mentor, Mr. McMahon,
and I suggested that that loss last week
be permanently removed from the record books!
What a thoughtful gesture.
Thank you. Theory.
Hey, it's the least I can do when a schmuck like this
is trying to make a name for himself out of your expense.
And, hey, I appreciate you wanting a United States Championship match
just handed to you on a silver platter.
But what have you done around here? You don't deserve this! You don't--
Please! You both talk too much!
[crowd cheering]
Miz. I get it. You're embarrassed and you're mad
that I beat you last week. But, Theory, you,
you got it all wrong.
You see, I do wanna be the United States Champion.
But I don't want an opportunity handed to me.
What I want…
is to fight for it.
[crowd cheering]
Well, that's great,
because I've already spoken to my mentor, and he's accepted
that you get a Championship Contender's Match tonight.
-Let's go! -[crowd cheering]
You get a Championship Contender's Match tonight.
And, as I can see it, it's not gonna go too well for you.
But the truth is, is when it comes to me,
you can't beat me,
because I'm the youngest United States Champion in WWE history!
And I just don't know if you can handle all that heat. [laughs]
[crowd booing]
Heat?
Believe me, if there's anybody back there that can handle the heat,
it's me.
I accept. Let's do this!
You wanna go? That's perfectly fine,
because I can do this all day.
Oh, and I almost forgot.
I feel like, last week,
you really deserve a second chance.
And I feel like I should just give everybody what they want.
So, your Championship Contender's Match tonight,
it's gonna be you versus me…
-and The Miz… -[Jimmy] Uh-oh!
-…in a handicap match! -[Jimmy] Uh-oh!
And I don't know, what's the time?
I think that match starts, uh…
right now! [laughs]
[crowd booing]
["A-Town Down" playing]
[Corey] I love it! I love it! This is brilliant!
Theory and Miz have outsmarted Ali once again.
[Jimmy] Welcome back. It's the Championship Contender's Match
that Mustafa Ali wanted, but not the way he wanted.
It's a two-on-one handicap match
against The Miz and Theory.
[Corey] There are perks to being a champion in WWE,
which Theory is, which Miz has been multiple times.
There are also additional perks to being
the mentee of Mr. McMahon,
which is what Theory is to this very moment.
[Jimmy] There are perks and high upsides.
[Saxton] Theory has used that relationship with Mr. McMahon to his advantage.
And what's obvious here
is that Theory does not wanna have to defend his…
Oh, my gosh!
[Corey] Wow!
[Saxton] I was gonna say, Theory does not want to have to defend
his United States Championship at any point against Mustafa Ali.
As we take another look at this jarring impact!
[Corey] I mean, Austin Theory should get credit for that one, Saxton.
I don't know if you saw that.
And it shouldn't be frowned upon. It should be celebrated.
-Austin… I'm sorry. Theory… -[Saxton] Theory.
…gets better and better each and every--
-[Saxton] And cockier each every week. -[Corey] Let's look at it again.
Watch Theory in the corner.
-[Saxton] Yeah. -[crowd exclaims]
Rope's wide open.
[Corey] Old Must took a one-way trip to the outside.
[Saxton] Don't start.
[Jimmy] Very hard landing from Mustafa Ali.
[Corey] Don't start what, Saxton?
Miz started it. Miz is a trendsetter. Theory is a trendsetter.
[Saxton] You're a follower? "The Miz said it, so I'll say it, too"?
-Is that what you are, Corey? -[Jimmy] Cover! Hook of the leg!
Kick-out form Mustafa Ali,
but starting to wear down in the center of the ring.
[Saxton] This is what Theory wanted. He does not wanna defend
the United States Championship against Ali.
He's stacking odds. Stacking up the odds.
That's why he said, "I want this to be a handicap match."
[Corey] Theory is doing just fine on his own, Saxton.
Resting all of his weight against the downed Ali.
-[Saxton] Must! Must! -[Jimmy] They call him Must.
[Corey] It's another smart decision in a series of them
by the youngest United States Champion in WWE history.
-[Jimmy] Last week… -[Corey] Tag made. In comes The Miz.
[Jimmy] …on Miz TV that Theory instigated the match
between Miz and Mustafa Ali.
A deflection again last week. Talk about stacking the deck.
[Saxton] I get it, if you wanna be so braggadocious talking about Theory,
why not take on Mustafa Ali, prove your superiority--
[Corey] Oh, my goodness!
[Jimmy] Beautiful dropkick from Mustafa Ali!
[Saxton] Mustafa Ali, despite the odds…
[Jimmy] Right into neckbreaker! Shoulders down!
[Saxton] For the second week in a row, maybe? Oh!
[Jimmy] Theory just in time with the rescue.
[Corey] The thing is, I appreciate that Mustafa Ali fancies himself
a bit of a disrupter here in WWE.
Ali wants to shake up the status quo.
But there are ways to do things the right way.
-[Saxton] What's the right way? -[Corey] Not interrupting Miz TV!
[Saxton] Mustafa Ali had a match, he won the match--
[Jimmy] Uh-oh! Uh-oh! Skull-Crushing Finale!
Beautiful timing! Shoulders down!
And a win for The Miz and Theory!
["I Came To Play" playing]
[announcer] Here are winners, the team of the United States Champion, Theory,
and The Miz!
[Corey] This is beautiful, a symbiotic relationship between Miz and Theory.
[Saxton] It was a campaign to embarrass Mustafa Ali, Corey
[Jimmy] Oh! Adding insult to injury. Foot on the chest.
[Theory] Come here!
[Corey] Theory on the outside, causing just enough of a headache for Ali.
for The Miz to swoop in like a true hero
And boom! Skull-Crushing Finale!
Thanks for coming, Mustafa Ali.
[Saxton] It was unfair from the start.
[Corey] Then, maybe, Ali should've earned a title opportunity.
[Jimmy] And, of course, the selfie.
[Corey] Look, this is a great selfie. I can't wait till they post it.
[Saxton] They're acting like they did something special. Two-on-one
-against Mustafa Ali. -[Corey] Are you implying that Mustafa Ali
is not an elite-level competitor, Saxton?
Mustafa had just the same chance--
[Saxton] You know as well as I do, Corey--
-[Corey] Whoa, whoa! Look out! -[Jimmy] Ciampa from behind,
once again leveling Mustafa Ali just like he did last week.
-[Corey] What is this all about? -[groaning]
[Jimmy] Well, Mustafa Ali not getting the second chance he wanted.
Reggie looking for the same thing earlier today.
[crowd booing]
[Saxton] What is the meaning of this?
-…anything you say. -Lemme make it up to you!
-What about our honeymoon? -Wait, what?
Honeymoon?
You think I want to go on a honeymoon with you?
You're out of your mind.
-Come on! -You're fully crazy.
-Have you ever been to Greensboro? -Do you hear what you're saying?
-Truth. -The vision is right…
Truth!
You out of all people.
I would never think you would try and pin me for the 24/7 Title.
You owe me an apology.
-Dana, that was a test. -A test?
You know, like, keeping you alert.
You know?
Okay. I'm sorry.
Ah! I really want my baby back.
-Whoa! -I need my baby back!
I feel empty inside.
You feel empty inside? You're empty? My waist is empty!
And you, you're supposed to help me win the 24/7 Title.
-What is wrong with you? -Yes, I know, I know!
-It's right there! Right there. -No, no, no.
-Oh, no, no, no! -Just relax.
Not today! Not today!
Look, this the honeymoon period.
-Lovebirds. Tweet-tweet. -Honeymoon? No way.
-[screaming] -Oh, my God!
[indistinct shouting]
[referee] One! Two! Three!
-No! -Yes!
[indistinct shouting]
Reggie!
You were supposed to protect me!
-Dana, I was trying to, but-- -This is all on you!
No, no, no! Please. Look, Dana.
You want to save our marriage?
You better get me a rematch tonight!
[crowd cheering]
Dana!
[grunts in frustration]
[Saxton] That was earlier today.
Does this mean the honeymoon period is over?
[Jimmy] It might be the end of the marital bliss, Byron.
It's a sad thing.
-["See You" playing] -[bell ringing]
[announcer] The following contest, scheduled for one fall,
is for the 24/7 Championship!
Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Reggie,
Dana Brooke!
[Saxton] The now-former 24/7 Champion,
Dana Brooke, attempting to regain her title.
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[Jimmy] Well, two weeks ago, Reggie and Dana, Akira Tozawa,
all pledged their love for one another in a Double Commitment Ceremony.
But the couples have experienced less than marital bliss.
We'll see what happens with the 24/7 Title on the line
between Dana Brooke and Nikki A.S.H., next.
[Jimmy] The 24/7 Title on the line.
Nikki A.S.H. defending it against Dana Brooke.
Remember, the 24/7 title rules are suspended for the duration
of this championship match.
[Saxton] I never knew love could be so tense.
[Corey] It would help if you ever fell in love.
-[Referee] Let's go. Ring the bell! -[bell rings]
[Saxton] And there's the bell. Nikki A.S.H.
-You're nothing! You're nothing! -Bring it.
[Corey] I gotta be honest, I like Nikki A.S.H.'s chances in this match-up,
because Nikki is the only one with a clear mind.
Dana Brooke has marital issues.
You've got Tamina and Tozawa on the outside.
They're having marital issues.
You've got R-Truth, and the dude's out of his mind.
Nikki A.S.H. has one focus right now, retaining her 24/7 Championship.
[Saxton] That might be the case, but I think Reggie deserves some props,
helping get Dana Brooke this opportunity to regain her championship.
[Jimmy] And Nikki A.S… Oh!
Tricky move, tied up in the ring apron!
[Saxton] The nasty streak of Nikki A.S.H.
[Jimmy] Nikki A.S.H., former RAW Women's Champion,
one half of the Tag Team Champions with Rhea Ripley, of course.
Now, 24/7 Champion. She's had success before.
Shoulders down! One! Two!
Kick-out before three for Dana Brooke.
[Saxton] So, you think if Dana Brooke regains her 24/7 Title,
things can go back the way they were,
with everybody in love and happy and at peace?
[Corey] Saxton, the best way to handle any marital issue
is just buy your partner something nice.
So, that's exactly what's gonna happen.
If Dana Brooke somehow gets her 24/7 Title back,
trust me, everything will be good as gold,
at least for the next four to six weeks.
[Jimmy] Beautiful move from Dana Brooke. Well on her way! Shoulders down!
And she wins back the title!
-[Corey] There we go. Well done, Reggie. -[Saxton] Yeah!
[Jimmy] Oh! Roll-up from Tozawa!
[Saxton] Uh, Truth…
[Jimmy] R-Truth trying to get at Dana Brooke!
[Saxton] Truth, this is not helping things!
[Jimmy] Out just before three!
Finally, Dana Brooke out of the ring!
-[Saxton] Tamina-- -[Corey] Reggie!
[Jimmy] Reggie with the roll-up!
[Saxton] No, Reggie, no!
[Corey] Oh, no!
-Don't ever believe that I'm loyal to you! -No, no, no!
[Saxton] What's wrong with Reggie?
[Reggie] Look! Dana, please!
I'll get on my knees! No, no, no, please!
-Please! -Reggie!
I want a divorce!
-[Corey laughing] -[Saxton] No, no, no!
-Dana, rethink your decision! -[Corey] Oh, Reggie, baby!
I hope you got a prenup.
[Saxton] Reggie, get your girl, man! Go get her!
We can't have a divorce!
[Corey] There's plenty of fish in the sea.
[Saxton] You guys are beautiful together, Reggie!
Fight for your woman! There you go!
[Corey] Trade her in for newer model. It's fine.
[Jimmy] Reggie obviously devastated,
as was Becky Lynch last week.
But a surprise in the middle of her devastation.
This is just the beginning!
This is the beginning of a legendary Becky Lynch comeback! [laughs maniacally]
Nobody's gonna be able to stop me. Not Bianca, not Sonya, not Liv,
not Dana Brooke, not Tamina, not--
["You Can't Hide" playing]
[Saxton] There's one name left off that list,
the returning Empress Asuka,
making her return to Monday Night RAW!
I will stop you!
[laughs]
Because no one is ready
for Asuka!
[Corey] A bold display of disrespect from the Empress
would set Big Time Becks off,
but not in the way the former RAW Women's Champion had hoped.
[Saxton] Maybe Lynch isn't ready for Asuka.
Ladies and gentlemen, joining me now,
one of the greatest athletes in WWE,
former RAW Women's Champion "Big Time" Becky Lynch.
[crowd booing]
Becky, just last week, you returned to Monday Night RAW
for the first time since WrestleMania.
Asuka returned for the first time in nine months, confronting you and--
Kevin, you don't need to tell me what happened. I was there.
Do you have any idea the kind of bravery it took for me to go out there
and tell the world that I had hit rock bottom after losing my title,
my world, my identity,
only to have Asuka,
the woman who I literally handed my championship to,
come out and disrespect me when I was at my lowest point?
You know, when I left, I told her
"You go be a warrior,
because I'm gonna go be a mother."
I held up my end of the deal, but she didn't hold up hers.
As soon as I came back, she ran away, and I went on the run of a lifetime.
Then, then, when she thinks I'm down on my luck, then she comes back!
But she's never faced Big Time Becks, so she doesn't know what she's in for.
This is my comeback story,
and it starts with ending Asuka.
[crowd booing]
♪ Burn it down! ♪
[Saxton] Asuka, obviously, has the full attention of Big Time Becks.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] It is time to celebrate.
It is time to appreciate!
Because he is a Visionary!
He is a revolutionary!
He is Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
Sing along, everyone!
[Saxton] What is he wearing?
[Corey] It's called fashion, you dud!
♪ Burn it down! ♪
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
[Jimmy] So, Corey, maybe you have some intel.
Can you tell me what this is all about, this appreciation?
[Corey] How much time do we have?
How much time do I have to explain to you
why we are all singing in unison
in celebration of Seth "Freakin" Rollins?
We had to endure three hours of Randy Orton last week.
But, tonight, it's about The Visionary.
[Saxton] Again, to your point,
it is Seth "Freakin" Rollins Appreciation Night.
We're gonna find out what it's all about, live,
next on RAW.
Corey, try to contain yourself.
[Corey] Gonna see if I can borrow those shoes next week.
That is a clean fit!
[crowd singing]
[Corey singing]
[Jimmy] Welcome back to Monday Night RAW.
You see Seth "Freakin" Rollins ready to be appreciated.
But earlier on this evening,
we got a visit here at Monday Night RAW
from another amazing talent, the greatest one.
That's right, The Bloodline came to Monday Night RAW.
Acknowledge me!
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] The acknowledgment, unfortunately for Roman, would be short lived,
as the RAW Tag Team Champions, Orton and Riddle, RK-Bro,
would strike with RKOs in stereo,
leaving The Tribal Chief outnumbered in the ring.
And things would get even worse.
[Saxton] Yeah, look who showed up on Friday Night SmackDown,
The Scottish Warrior himself, Drew McIntyre!
Angela by his side, but no longer needed.
RK-Bro said, "Hey, Drew,
you can have the tribal treat
all to yourself here on Monday Night RAW."
And that's exactly what McIntyre would proceed to do.
[Corey] It didn't take long for these two warriors to come to blows.
The Scottish Warrior, The Tribal Chief,
throwing down to kick off Monday Night RAW.
[Saxton] Both men exchanging blows, exchanging ferocity
that Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre both possess.
But things would break down even further!
As McIntyre was unleashing on Reigns,
The Usos would follow, going after McIntyre!
RK-Bro would get involved. And, guys, we would get a preview, if you will,
of what kind of chaotic atmosphere we could see this Sunday
at WrestleMania Backlash.
with all six of these Superstars.
[Corey] Well, I hope they reinforced the ring for this one,
because you want chaos, panic, and disorder?
That's exactly what we've got in store this Sunday,
streaming live on Peacock!
A massive Six-Man Tag Team Match,
as "The Scottish Warrior" Drew McIntyre
joins forces with RAW Tag Team Champions RK-Bro
to battle Roman Reigns and The Usos, The Bloodline!
[Saxton] Hey, what about this Friday on SmackDown?
All six of these men gonna be in the same building at the same time!
[Corey] Certainly, all the makings for another detour
on the road to WrestleMania Backlash.
But, now, it is time for Rollins Appreciation Night!
[Jimmy] Yeah, but he has a big match, as well,
coming up this Sunday at WrestleMania Backlash.
Trying to wrong the right, as he perceives it, of WrestleMania.
[Saxton] Yeah, might as well be a night of redemption for Seth "Freakin" Rollins
looking to avenge his loss to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania.
He will get his chance this Sunday,
WrestleMania Backlash! Cody Rhodes--
[Corey] Did you approve this with Seth "Freakin" Rollins?
This is Seth "Freakin" Rollins Appreciation Night, Saxton!
Oh, baby! Oh, baby! Oh, baby!
The time has finally come.
Monday Night Rollins has begun.
-[Rollins laughing] Yeah! -[crowd cheering]
Now, last week, we celebrated
20 years of Randy Orton.
[crowd cheering]
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
That was all right. It was okay.
But it got me thinking.
We should celebrate somebody who truly deserves it.
Celebrate somebody who's underappreciated,
undervalued.
We should celebrate a trendsetter.
We should celebrate a fashion icon,
a global sex symbol.
Most importantly,
we should celebrate a Visionary,
celebrate a revolutionary.
So, everyone, stand up on your feet and clap,
because tonight is
is Seth "Freakin" Rollins Appreciation Night!
[Corey] Come on, stand up, guys. Show a little respect.
[Saxton] Sit down, Corey.
[crowd cheering and applauding]
Oh!
[cheering continues]
[crowd singing]
Ooh, giving me chills! [laughs]
This feels good, doesn't it?
Seth "Freakin" Rollins in the spotlight.
[laughs]
You know, it…
[crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! Cody!
Funny you should mention that jerk,
because at WrestleMania,
he tried to steal my spotlight.
[crowd booing]
But at WrestleMania Backlash,
I'm going to show the entire world
why you can't steal my spotlight!
Because Seth "Freakin" Rollins is the damn spotlight!
[crowd booing]
[crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! Cody!
This is my Appreciation Night!
This is my spotlight!
Shut up!
Shut up with that!
[crowd booing]
You see… You see, that's the problem.
Some of you have forgotten just how good I am.
[crowd booing]
You get wrapped up in this whole American Nightmare fantasy,
and you forget that Seth "Freakin" Rollins
is the standard-bearer in this industry!
[crowd booing]
[crowd chanting] We want Cody!
We want Cody!
You've forgotten how good I am,
but I love to remind you.
So, I had my people put together
the greatest highlight reel in the history of highlight reels
detailing my rise to mega-stardom!
So, without further ado, ladies and gentlemen, again,
get ready to appreciate
Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
-["Kingdom" playing] -No!
-[Saxton] Oh! -[crowd cheering]
[Corey] There's gonna be a highlight of a different kind!
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] All right, here's a man who appreciates Seth Rollins,
and would appreciate the opportunity
to score back-to-back victories over Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[fireworks bursting]
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Listen, Saxton, it's no secret,
we all have a great deal of respect for Cody Rhodes.
I consider Cody Rhodes a friend.
I just have a bit of a problem with Cody coming out to interrupt
Seth "Freakin" Rollins Appreciation Night.
On a long enough timeline, I'm sure we'll have Cody Rhodes Appreciation Night.
I'll be there. I'll be excited.
-[fireworks bursting] -[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] I mean, not for nothing, it is an incredible entrance to watch.
[Corey] I agree with you completely.
But the fact remains, the spotlight is only big enough
for one of these two Superstars.
Seth "Freakin" Rollins! "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes!
WrestleMania Backlash this Sunday!
I got goosebumps just thinking about it.
[fireworks bursting]
[Saxton] Seth Rollins will have his chance to put his money where his mouth is.
Seth Rollins will be able to prove
that he can, with preparation, defeat Cody Rhodes.
[Corey] The caveat being "with preparation."
Rollins did not have that luxury headed into WrestleMania.
WrestleMania Backlash, Seth does.
[crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! Cody!
[Rollins] Hey!
Before you say anything,
why are you sticking your nose
where it doesn't belong?
This is my Appreciation Night!
What do you want?
If you're not out here to give me my flowers, then shut up, please.
Oh.
You want your flowers?
Sure. Congratulations, Seth. Truly.
Ladies and gentlemen, congratulations, Seth Rollins.
[crowd cheering]
But… [chuckles] what…
what is this all about?
This literal unraveling at the seams that we all are seeing.
This superiority complex, it's…
It's like my victory at WrestleMania is this albatross
that's hanging around your neck, and you just can't shake it.
And I don't wanna invalidate your feelings.
That would be hypocritical.
But you're standing here in this
hideous Johnny Polo getup…
And my hypocrisy knows no bounds.
Let me make it clear,
since my return, I have been nothing but professional.
I've been courteous, even when you shoved me off the top rope.
I've been a gentleman.
But I have a feeling…
that you're about to cross a line, right before WrestleMania Backlash,
that you don't wanna cross.
I could tell you
that you're one of the best superstar wrestlers in the last 20 years,
and it would be true.
[crowd cheering]
I could also tell you that you are delusional,
and it would be true.
[crowd cheering]
Delusional?
Me?
I'm delusional? I'm the one in this ring that's delusional. [laughs]
That's rich. That's…
That is rich coming from you, kid.
Oh, man! Look…
No, hear me out! "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes,
the late great, your father,
he wrestled hundreds, if not thousands, of times
in this very arena.
[crowd chanting] Dusty! Dusty! Dusty!
But just like you,
he was an egomaniac
who thought he was larger than life,
and thought he transcended the business.
And it looks to me like the apple didn't fall far from the tree.
Dusty was delusional,
and so are you.
[crowd booing]
Dusty really wanted to be the WWE Champion.
But he wasn't good enough.
[crowd booing]
And as long as I'm here,
you're not good enough either.
-[laughing] -[crowd booing]
[Jimmy] Oh!
[Saxton] Rollins crossed the line.
[Corey] I agree with you.
Seth Rollins taking personal shots at Cody Rhodes,
who's turned the tables, and The Nightmare teeing off on Rollins!
[Saxton] Taking his own shots on Rollins.
[Jimmy] Can't expect Cody Rhodes to take those insults
directed at his father.
[Saxton] It was disgusting. Completely disgusting by--
-Cody Cutter! -[Corey] Oh!
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Cody Rhodes just showed his appreci…
appreciation for Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[Corey] Listen, Rollins crossed the line tonight.
You can see the fire in the eyes of The American Nightmare.
Even Seth "Freakin" Rollins may have gone a little bit too far.
[Saxton] I promise you, we're gonna see that same fire, and some,
this Sunday at WrestleMania Backlash,
for "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes
will go one-on-one with Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
-[Rollins] Put it down! -[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Oh, into the crowd goes the jacket.
-[Corey] That's a $1,200 jacket! -[Saxton] Oh, well.
["Kingdom" playing]
[Jimmy] Well, another match we can't wait to see at WrestleMania Backlash,
Omos and Bobby Lashley.
We got a little preview of what might happen last week.
Let's go!
[Corey] It would be an arm wrestling challenge, Omos and Bobby Lashley.
MVP lending his own voice, thoughts, and commentary.
But just when it seemed as though The Colossus of Monday Night
would defeat The All Mighty,
Lashley summoned the will to turn the tides, turn the tables
and would shock everyone by defeating the 7'4, 400-pound Omos.
[Saxton] It's become a shocking trend from Bobby Lashley
to score victories over Omos.
But, of course, Omos and MVP could not stomach the defeat.
[Corey] Here's where things would take a turn for the worse
for Bobby Lashley, being brutalized, beaten, and battered by Omos.
Utilizing the arm wrestling table as a weapon
to inflict more and more punishment.
on the already fallen All Mighty.
[crowd booing]
["All Mighty" playing]
[fireworks bursting]
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Can't keep The All Mighty down.
[bell ringing]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, "The All Mighty"
Bobby Lashley!
[Jimmy] It seemed there's nothing like a focused and motivated Bobby Lashley.
That's what makes him All Mighty.
[Saxton] I promise you that attack is fresh in the mind
of The All Mighty,
who has got to be in a foul mood here tonight.
[Corey] Potentially, a great deal of pain.
[fireworks bursting]
It may not be etched on the face of Bobby Lashley,
but after the assault from Omos last week,
there is no way even The All Mighty is 100%.
[Jimmy] Well, Cedric Alexander wanted this match
to ingratiate himself with MVP.
But he may have bitten off more than he can chew.
He'll have to contend with "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley
on Monday Night RAW, next.
["All Mighty" continues playing]
[Corey] We've said it once before, but it bears repeating.
It's the most electrifying day of the entire year.
Happy 50th to The Rock, The Most Electrifying Man
in all of entertainment!
And you can continue the celebration with us tomorrow night.
It's already the hottest show on TV,
Young Rock on NBC.
Tomorrow night's episode focuses on The Rock's very first tryout here in WWE.
You're gonna see a lot of familiar faces, The Deadman. Mankind.
Triple H makes an appearance.
You do not wanna miss this story,
this chapter of The Rock's ascent to greatness.
Tomorrow night, Young Rock on NBC!
[Saxton] Tonight, here on RAW, Cedric Alexander
hoping to celebrate a victory over Bobby Lashley,
-get back into the good graces of MVP. -[bell ringing]
[Corey] Lashley crowding Alexander
-in the early moments of this match-up. -["Shake The Ground" playing]
[Saxton] Speaking of which…
[Corey] How is Lashley supposed to focus on Cedric?
-[Saxton] I'd imagine that's the purpose. -[Jimmy] Oh!
That's exactly what he was supposed to do, is distract him.
[Corey] And Alexander very wisely taking advantage.
[MVP] My, my, my, how The All Mighty has fallen.
-[crowd booing] -Look at you, Bobby.
-You got Cedric beating you-- -[Corey exclaims]
If you struggle like that with Cedric Alexander,
what are you gonna do this Sunday at WrestleMania Backlash
when "The Colossus" Omos gets his hands on you?
What are you gonna do, man?
[Corey] Looks like Lashley's gonna let his actions do the speaking for him.
[Jimmy] Thinking spear, but good movement by Cedric Alexander.
[MVP] You better do better than that, Roberto.
[Saxton] It's gotta be impossible for Lashley.
[MVP] I got a giant here that's salivating thinking about what he's gonna
do to your extremities Sunday, when he pops your joints,
breaks your bones!
Look at you, Roberto. Without me, you are nothing!
-[crowd booing] -And these people…
[booing continues]
No, don't do that. Don't encourage him.
That's not going to help the situation,
and that's certainly not gonna help him this Sunday at WrestleMania Backlash.
[Corey] Cedric Alexander, upping his aggression.
[MVP] Look at you. They don't even care about you.
[Corey] Gotta be extremely challenging for Lashley to focus on Cedric Alexander
with MVP running his mouth.
[Jimmy] Now, on the move!
-Going right at Bobby Lashley. -[Corey] And Lashley stuffed it!
Lashley stuffed Cedric's forward progress by just extending his arms.
And, now, The All Mighty has turned his focus--
[MVP] Is that the best you got, man?
[Corey] Lashley turned his focus to Omos and MVP,
but Bobby has gotta keep his head in the game.
Needs to keep his focus on Cedric Alexander.
[Jimmy] Right now, Cedric wishes Bobby was focused on Omos.
[Saxton] Oh, my God!
Bobby Lashley has decided, "I'm gonna send a direct message to a Omos and MVP
with what I do Cedric Alexander."
[Corey] But the problem is, Saxton, I don't even think
The All Mighty is capable of hoisting up Omos
-like he just did Cedric Alexander. -[MVP] Shut up! Don't encourage him!
-That ain't gonna help. -[crowd booing]
[Corey] The All Mighty in position!
[Jimmy] Looking to put away Cedric Alexander.
-Spear! -[Saxton] Oh!
-[Jimmy] Right to the guts of Alexander! -[Saxton] Whoa, whoa, whoa!
[Corey] Bobby not finished just yet.
-[Corey] Hurt Lock! -[Jimmy] Oh, it's in, and it's in tight!
-[Saxton] And staring down Omos and MVP. -[bell ringing]
["All Mighty" playing]
[Jimmy] Instant tap, but Bobby Lashley could not care less!
[crowd cheering]
[announcer] Here is your winner, by submission,
"The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley!
[Jimmy] Devastating performance by The All Mighty
heading into WrestleMania Backlash this Sunday.
[Saxton] Look at Lashley daring Omos, "Come on down to the ring now!"
[Corey] Omos himself might even have second thoughts
after seeing this brutality that befell Cedric Alexander
at the hands of The All Mighty.
A Spear nearly put Cedric in half.
And the Hurt Lock cinched in.
[Saxton] Can Bobby Lashley apply the Hurt Lock
to a man the size of Omos?
[Corey] If anyone can do the impossible, it's The All Mighty.
But a Herculean task awaits Bobby Lashley this Sunday,
WrestleMania Backlash, one-on-one,
Lashley versus The Colossus of Monday Night RAW!
[Jimmy] Well, she was devastated by the breakup
of her tag team with Rhea Ripley,
but we will have an exclusive interview,
with Liv Morgan, next, on Monday Night RAW!
[Jimmy] He was on the 2022 NFL Draft.
The Miz announcing for the Cleveland Browns,
and Gable Steveson for the Minnesota Vikings.
[Corey] WWE making our presence felt at Draft day.
Happy Corbin welcoming the newest Kansas City Chief, of course,
Titus O'Neil, hanging out with the boss there, Mr. Goodell.
[Jimmy] Well, Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley,
a compelling tag team that seemed to completely fall apart.
[Saxton] This was two weeks ago. Rhea Ripley blamed Liv Morgan
for falling short in their attempt to win the Women's Tag Team Titles.
And Rhea Ripley would just snap.
She blamed the loss on Liv Morgan,
and would completely proceed to dismantle
her now former tag team partner.
[Corey] It was a combustible situation
that caught fire in the center of the ring.
Rhea Ripley, obviously unhappy with the outcome,
and Liv paying the price.
I'm done associating myself with disappointments that--
[both grunting]
[Corey] Last week, Liv Morgan would bring the fight to Rhea Ripley.
Both women would have to be separated by officials backstage.
This issue, far from over.
Liz, why did you ambush Rhea Ripley last week?
Sarah, I just did the same thing to Rhea that she did to me.
I thought we were a great tag team.
But she claims that I was a disappointment,
that I wasn't holding up my end of our tag team.
For some reason, I was a problem.
But, you know, Sarah… [chuckles]
I don't think Rhea's really disappointed in me.
I think she's disappointed in herself,
But I can't take the blame for her problems,
and I certainly won't take another beating from her.
And if she doesn't believe that, well…
watch me.
Well, intensity from Liv Morgan.
That's something we saw earlier tonight from AJ Styles against Damian Priest,
with Wrestlemania Backlash consequences at stake.
[Corey] If AJ styles were able to defeat Damian Priest,
Priest would be barred from the match
between Styles and Edge this coming Sunday at WrestleMania Backlash.
Edge would make his presence felt for the moment,
but AJ Styles was prepared.
-[referee] One! Two! Three! -[Saxton] Indeed, prepared.
AJ Styles scored the victory over Damian Priest,
which means Priest is barred from ringside this Sunday.
But Edge and Priest had other plans.
[Corey] The aftermath looked bleak for Styles,
as we thought we were going to witness a Con-Chair-To
to Styles' already injured arm,
when an unlikely savior would emerge
in the form of Finn Bálor, who's had his share of issues with Priest
over months past.
And Finn would take the fight to Judgment Day.
[Saxton] Yeah, just in time. Finn Bálor coming to the aid of AJ Styles,
and sending Judgment Day into retreat
on Monday Night RAW.
[Corey] But was the damage done?
What sort of shape is AJ Styles' shoulder in?
How will Styles feel come this Sunday?
[Jimmy] Well, question answered tonight,
Damian Priest will not be in the corner of Edge.
He is barred from ringside when he takes on AJ Styles.
The other question, what kind of shape will AJ Styles be in Sunday
with his compromised shoulder?
[Corey] Their match at WrestleMania had the entire WWE Universe buzzing.
We get to run it back, as "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes
goes one-on-one with Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
[Saxton] I'm ultra-curious about this one.
To win the match, you've got to force your opponent to say "I quit."
This Sunday, it is Charlotte Flair who will defend
the SmackDown Women's Championship
in an I Quit Match against Ronda Rousey.
[Jimmy] Well, we just saw Bobby Lashley, The All Mighty,
devastate Cedric Alexander
despite the distractions of Omos and MVP.
Normally, that would be a huge match,
but this Sunday, that's just an appetizer,
as he takes on "The Colossus" Omos once again.
Will he be physically ready to go for the biggest challenge of his career?
[Corey] From the Friday Night SmackDown side of things,
Madcap Moss looks to take his sense of humor
and step out of the large shadow cast by Happy Corbin.
Former friends collide this Sunday.
[Saxton] This one is going to be massively epic,
a Six-Man Tag Team Match.
On one side, Drew McIntyre and the RAW Tag Team Champions, RK-Bro,
taking on the SmackDown Tag Team Champions, The Usos,
and the undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns.
I cannot wait for this Sunday!
[Jimmy] Speaking of big lights, Big Time!
["Celtic Invasion" playing]
[Corey] It is so underwhelming when you say it, Jimmy. Let me try.
WWE Universe,
welcome to The Big Time!
[Saxton] I appreciate you Jimmy.
[Jimmy] Thank you. I appreciate you, as well.
-[music continues] -[crowd cheering]
[bell ringing]
[announcer] The following is a Six-Woman Tag Team Match, scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Dublin, Ireland,
"Big Time" Becky Lynch!
[Corey] I admire the optimism of Becky Lynch.
Becky is trying to take a negative and turn it into a positive.
Coming up short at WrestleMania was just the beginning
of a new chapter for "Big Time" Becks
and her astoundingly successful career.
[Saxton] I hope Becky Lynch's emotions will be in check
after a rough week last week here on RAW.
[Corey] Well, "Big Time" Becks is feeling untouchable, unstoppable,
and ready to make the long climb
to the top of the RAW Women's Division.
But before we get there,
the work starts tonight.
A massive Six-Woman Tag Team Match,
as RAW Women's Champion Bianca Belair
joins Liv Morgan and Asuka
to battle "Big Time" Becks, Rhea Ripley--
[Saxton] Well, this match is brought to you by Marvel Studios.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
in theaters this Friday.
["Celtic Invasion" playing]
[Jimmy] Welcome back. Earlier tonight, 24/7 Title on the line.
Byron, can you watch this again?
[Saxton] I'd rather not, but I guess we have to.
Dana Brooke had just regained the 24/7 Championship,
and chaos would ensue.
Tozawa would attempt to regain the 24/7 Title.
R-Truth, who's been trying to mend the issues between these couples,
would try to get his baby back. Then, this…
this just gives me stomach cramps to watch.
Reggie, that is your wife!
Reggie attempted to defeat Dana Brooke.
[crowd exclaiming]
And Brooke would have a proclamation for Reggie.
Reggie…
I want a divorce!
-[crowd cheering] -[Saxton] I can't believe this.
It ain't so bad, Reggie.
I mean, dawg, you still got your health.
Those shorts suits you be wearing.
Them funky flips you be doing.
Truth, I had it all.
I… I was a champion. I had the love of my life.
Then, I blew it.
You did blow it.
But you know what? I know how you feel, dawg.
I had the love of my life, too.
-Oh, yeah? -And I let her slip right out of my hands.
Now, Dana has my 24/7 Championship.
-Marriages are hard, dawg. -Amen.
Did you know that 90% of divorces end in separations?
I did not know that.
-Happens all the time. -[scoffs]
It's all good, though.
You do have a prenup, right?
What's a prenup?
-You don't know what a prenup is? -Never heard of no prenup.
Reggie, Reggie, Reggie!
If you don't know what a prenup is, dawg,
you're gonna definitely need my services
as a certified divorce attorney,
Like my motto says,
"If y'all can't keep it together.
The Truth will keep y'all apart."
The Law Man.
Truth, I ain't know you was a esquire?
I'm a squire.
I'm the Duke of Earl.
I'm a baron.
I'm a jester.
Truth, you certified in everything.
Did I ever tell you about my certification of being…
[crowd booing]
[booing intensifies]
Are you done?
Are you ready to stop playing around and start taking things more seriously?
Yes.
["Celtic Invasion" playing]
[Saxton] What was that about?
[Jimmy] We're gonna find out, and probably very soon.
Right now, an intense look in the eyes of "Big Time" Becky Lynch.
♪ This is my brutality ♪
[Corey] If you're Becky Lynch, it's a great feeling
knowing that this woman is on your team tonight.
♪ This is my brutality ♪
[fireworks bursting]
[announcer] And her tag team partners,
first, from Adelaide, South Australia,
Rhea Ripley!
[Jimmy] Says she's free now of the dead weight
that was keeping her back.
[Saxton] Yeah, a revamped attitude from Rhea Ripley.
Rhea Ripley, now, all about Rhea Ripley.
-["Made Me Stronger" playing] -[crowd booing]
[announcer] Next, from Shamong, New Jersey,
Sonya Deville!
[Corey] This is, technically, a WWE official, Sonya Deville
who, tonight, has been completely stripped of her official power.
[Saxton] As she should have been.
Sonya Deville wants to be a competitor. Sonya Deville wants to step in the ring.
Then, you can do so without your executive privileges.
[Corey] I agree with you, Saxton.
Last week, Sonya slapped Carmella so hard, she forgot her own name.
[Jimmy] It'll show how far Sonya Deville is willing to go to win,
whether she has executive powers or not.
[Corey] I wonder what Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley think about their partner,
Sonya Deville.
Certainly an intimidating trio.
But it's all about chemistry.
We know Rhea Ripley's had tag team success in the past.
Becky Lynch and Sonya primarily work alone.
-["Watch Me" playing] -[crowd cheering]
♪ Watch me! ♪
[announcer] And their opponents, first, from Elmwood Park, New Jersey
Liv Morgan!
[Jimmy] We were talking about chemistry, the ability to work together
and not focus on one opponent.
The question is, can Liv Morgan do that tonight
with how she feels about her former tag partner, Rhea Ripley.
[Corey] I think that's gonna be extremely challenging for Liv Morgan.
-["You Can't Hide" playing] -This will help.
[crowd cheering]
[announcer] And her tag team partners, first, from Osaka, Japan,
Asuka!
[Jimmy] A triumphant return to Monday Night RAW last week.
Unexpected by everyone, especially "Big Time" Becky Lynch.
[Saxton] After nine months out of action, what a welcome sight
to have the Empress back on Monday Night.
["Watch Me" continues playing]
[Jimmy] The question is, ring rust is a real thing.
It's not gonna make time tonight.
-["Watch Me Shine" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[announcer] And making her way to the ring,
she is the RAW Women's Champion,
Bianca Belair!
[Corey] There won't be anything even resembling ring rust
from the RAW Women's Champion.
Bianca Belair, on the top of the game right now.
[Saxton] Still can't get over that performance last week.
Bianca Belair overcoming not just Sonya Deville,
but Zelina, Queen Zelina, and Carmella.
[Corey] And a litany of rule changes mid-match.
I mean, I said it last week,
Sonya Deville could not have stacked the deck
any higher against Belair.
Yet, Bianca was able to adapt and overcome.
[Jimmy] And, so, we have an epic tag match.
Six-Woman Tag Team Match, up next.
Liv Morgan, Bianca Belair, and Asuka
versus "Big Time" Becky Lynch, Sonya Deville, and Rhea Ripley.
It's gonna be incredible, and it'll be on Monday Night RAW, next!
["Watch Me Shine" continues playing]
[Jimmy] Welcome back! This match, brought to you by Marvel Studios.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, in theaters this Friday.
[Saxton] Guys, look how we are starting off this match.
Asuka and "Big Time" Becks!
[Jimmy] Six-Woman Tag!
[shouting indistinctly]
-You don't know who I am! -[Asuka mimicking]
[Corey] Last week all over again.
[Jimmy] All week, "Big Time" Becks has been thinking about Asuka.
[Corey] Any one of those shots that Asuka just threw
threw might have turned out Becky Lynch's lights.
[Jimmy] Yeah. It may have just dawned on Becky Lynch, who quickly tags in.
[Corey] This is interesting.
Sonya Deville, despite being a WWE--
[Saxton] Oh, yeah! Got really interesting!
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Possibly the last person she wanted to see, Bianca Belair.
[Corey] Sonya not quite as brave, minus her official duties tonight.
[Saxton] No, no power to abuse now, as Sonya Deville tags in Rhea Ripley.
[Corey] This is an interesting match-up.
Rhea Ripley, likely the only female to be able to match raw power with the EST.
[Saxton] Absolutely right. A very intriguing match-up between these two.
[Jimmy] Last time they faced off was at the end of a Gauntlet Match.
An exhausted Rhea Ripley fell to Bianca Belair.
[Corey] Both women fresh as daisies tonight.
It was obvious, Greensboro firmly behind the RAW Women's Champion, Bianca Belair.
[Jimmy] Beautiful switch from Bianca Belair.
Not many can take Rhea Ripley off her feet like that.
[Corey] That's the kind of game-changing power
Belair brings to each and every match-up.
Truly earning the EST moniker as the strongest.
-Case in point! -[Saxton exclaims] Yes!
[Jimmy] Beautiful suplex, but a beautiful escape!
-Handful of hair for Rhea Ripley. -[Saxton] Cheap shot right to Liv Morgan.
[indistinct shouting]
[Corey chuckles] Ripley now mocking Liv Morgan.
[Jimmy] Rhea Ripley taking advantage of the emotions of Liv Morgan.
[Corey] That's been a theme through the career of Morgan.
Liv is a highly emotional competitor.
As we look once again at Rhea Ripley escaping
and ripping Belair down by the braid,
before uncorking a right hand on the chin of Morgan.
[Saxton] And now, conveniently, Sonya Deville
wants a piece of Bianca Belair.
Now that she's in a vulnerable state.
[Corey] Belair out of the way just in time avoiding the sliding knee from Deville,
who gets flattened anyway.
[Jimmy] You asked question, Corey, how does Sonya Deville do
without her executive powers?
Bianca Belair had to beat her three times last week,
once by countout, once by disqualification and once by pinfall.
[Corey] One-footed dropkick sends Deville down yet again.
And, listen, Sonya Deville was a competitor first and foremost.
Sonya has a mixed martial arts background.
Deville is a dangerous, dangerous woman.
Maybe relied too heavily
-on her official status. -[Saxton] You think?
[Jimmy] Right into the arms of Bianca Belair, sends her down.
Good teamwork. Shoulders down!
Quick kick-out from Sonya Deville.
[Corey] Saxton, I were you, I'd be careful and mind my words.
Sonya lost her power for the night, not for good.
[Saxton] Yeah, let's not forget that upper management
is looking into Sonya Deville's abuse of power.
[Jimmy] Right now, Sonya Deville can't be thinking of that.
[Corey] Tag made. Becky Lynch tagged herself in.
I don't know if Liv Morgan was aware, but she is now.
[Jimmy] Elbow right to the chest. A cover!
Quick kick-out from Liv Morgan.
A very frustrated…
[Becky] Give me that title. It should be mine!
[Jimmy] …energetic Becky Lynch is visible tonight.
[Corey] Frustrated, of course. But how could you not be?
When you are "Big Time" Becks, who sat on the top of the women's division--
[Jimmy] Oh, backslide! Shoulders down!
[Corey] …for what felt like ever.
To have your most prized possession ripped away from you
on the grandest stage of them all, the pinnacle of this business,
of course Becky Lynch is frustrated!
[Saxton] Look, Becky Lynch is at a crossroad.
She admitted that having a championship was her identity.
That's the only way she knew how to exist here in WWE.
[Jimmy] Morgan gets some payback from Day 1!
Shoulders down! Hook of the leg!
Kick-out, but a bit later--
-[Saxton] Oh! -[Jimmy] And yet again.
[Corey] Liv's emotions are gonna be her downfall.
Liv was in control of Lynch, and could not keep her focus on Becky.
-[Saxton] Let's not forget Corey-- -[Jimmy] Oh!
Through the ropes, laying out Rhea Ripley!
Ground-and-pound on the outside!
[Saxton] Morgan unleashing on her former tag team partner, Rhea Ripley.
She has been fuming all-week long.
-[Corey] But Becky… -[Jimmy] Oh!
[Corey] …very wisely, very astutely taking advantage of the situation.
Liv took her eye off the ball and Lynch stole it.
[Jimmy] Becky Lynch, right now, getting ready to go airborne!
-Oh! -[Corey] Big-time leg drop! That'll do it!
[Jimmy] One! Two! Oh, kick-out just in time for Liv Morgan,
-but Becky Lynch rolling! -[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Welcome back to a Six-Woman Tag Team Match.
Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan, and Asuka
versus Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, and Sonya Deville.
[Corey] Right now, Rhea Ripley
enjoying the suffering of her former tag team partner, Liv Morgan.
-Rhea Ripley making clear. -[Saxton] Oh, my goodness!
[Corey] …she would no longer be held down
with a partner like Liv Morgan.
[Corey] I gotta be honest when I say that, when I look Rhea Ripley now,
it's like Rhea has become free.
Rhea no longer has an anchor holding her back.
Ripley can bring her own unique brand of brutality
to anyone and everyone.
[Jimmy] We're talking about a former RAW Women's Champion
because of moves like that.
[Saxton] Here's the issue, you wanna be a singles competitor?
I get it, okay?
You wanna be a champion again? I get it.
But why blame it all on Liv Morgan?
Why assault Liv Morgan in the process?
[Jimmy] Wrong place, wrong time.
Whatever her reasons might be,
she's mentally and physically severed the ties of that tag team.
[Corey] The trio of Lynch, Ripley, and Deville
have worked exceptionally well in this match-up.
Tag team chemistry sometimes takes a long time to develop.
[Saxton] Look at Becky, continuing to mock the Empress.
[Corey] It's only fair. Turnabout's fair play.
Last week, Asuka humiliated Becky Lynch in front of the entire WWE Universe.
[Jimmy] Going for the Manhandle Slam.
Not able to get it. Beautiful counter!
-[Saxton] Funny, sounds familiar. -[Jimmy] Oh!
[Corey] Floatover DDT spiked Lynch!
[Jimmy] Can she get to her corner? Liv Morgan desperate now to tag!
[Saxton] Asuka and Bianca Belair cheering Morgan on.
Becky Lynch looking at Sonya Deville.
And Ripley! Tag made to Ripley!
Tag made to the Raw Women's Champion!
[Jimmy] It's now Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair yet again!
-Not just going after-- -[all exclaiming]
[Corey] That might've turned Bianca's lights out.
[Jimmy] She lost focus for just a second, did Bianca Belair.
Went after the corner instead of Rhea Ripley.
[Saxton] Again, we mentioned earlier,
two of the most physically imposing competitors
in the women's division today!
-[Corey] And Bianca! -[Jimmy] Beautiful suplex!
-Shoulders down! -[referee] One! Two!
[Jimmy] Kick-out just before three for Rhea Ripley.
Rhea Ripley not used to facing someone who can go toe to toe with her.
[Corey] You took the words out of my mouth. I was about to say,
this is unfamiliar territory for Rhea Ripley,
usually able to rely on her power advantage.
[Saxton] Rolling Belair back to her corner. Of course, Becky Lynch…
[Corey] Rhea Ripley just muscling Belair up to the top turnbuckle.
[Saxton] Sonya Deville out of action for the moment here.
[Rhea] Shut up!
[Corey] Rhea, looking for the home run here.
[Saxton] Perhaps looking for a superplex onto the RAW Women's Champion.
Belair fighting back! Trying to thwart the plans of Ripley.
[Jimmy] Down goes Rhea Ripley, hard!
[Corey] Becky Lynch now. There goes Becky.
[Saxton] Here comes Sonya Deville.
[Jimmy] Just enough of a distraction is Sonya Deville.
[Saxton] Tag is made to Sonya Deville.
[referee] No, no, no!
[Corey] Incoming tandem offense from Deville and Ripley.
Belair in bad situation!
-[Saxton] Looking like a double suplex! -[Jimmy] There it is, off the second rope.
[Saxton] And Deville with the cover.
-[Jimmy] Shoulders down! -One! Two!
-[Jimmy] Oh! -[referee] Two-count!
-[Corey] Liv Morgan… -[Jimmy] Just in time.
[Corey] Take a look at this. Watch Bianca land.
-It's almost in two parts. -[Saxton] Oh!
[Corey] You get the back and your tailbone
jammed into the ring, it's terribly painful.
[Jimmy] Empress of Tomorrow now unloading on Sonya Deville!
[Saxton] They're going after Becky,
as Asuka now turning her attention back to Deville.
[Corey] Down goes Sonya,
and The Empress of Tomorrow is feeling it!
-[Jimmy] Oh! -[Saxton] First time in nine months,
Asuka in action here on RAW.
[Corey] Sonya, double axe to the back of Asuka.
[Jimmy] Asuka looks like she's ready to remind everyone
why she was a two-time RAW Women's Champion,
four-time SmackDown Women's Champion!
-[Corey] Sliding knee! -[Jimmy] Got it all! Cover!
-[all] One! Two… -[Jimmy] Oh!
[Corey] Sonya just able to escape out the back door.
[Jimmy] That is a fired-up Asuka!
[Saxton] Asuka poised to deliver more punishment to Deville.
[Corey] And perhaps break Sonya's arm in the process.
[Saxton] Going for the Asuka Lock there. Tag made to Liv Morgan.
Deville has no clue!
[Corey] The tag is official. Liv Morgan is the legal competitor for her team!
[Saxton] Not sure where Liv went.
[Jimmy] Asuka right now in the middle of the ring, doing damage.
-[Corey] Hip attack sends Deville-- -[all exclaiming]
-[Jimmy] Oh, wow! -[Saxton laughing] That was creative.
-Morgan knew exactly what she was doing. -[Jimmy] Beautiful teamwork.
That was the question going into this Six-Woman Tag… Shoulders down!
-Hooks both legs! -[Saxton] Oh!
[Jimmy] Speaking of teamwork…
Uh-oh!
[Saxton] Becky Lynch has been removed.
[Corey laughing] Asuka's gonna join "Big Time" Becks.
-[Jimmy] Spinebuster! -[Saxton] What a spinebuster!
[Corey] Deville sends Belair to the outside.
Morgan from behind!
-[Jimmy] With the roll-up! -[Corey] No way!
-[Jimmy] Oh, nice reversal! -One! Two!
-[Saxton] Two unsuccessful counters there. -[Corey exclaims]
[Jimmy] Knee right to the jaw, leveled her!
Shoulders down!
[Saxton] Multitude of close calls in this match-up.
Here's what happened earlier on, the hip attack onto Deville.
And watch the timing here… Boom!
…of Liv Morgan on the outside.
[Corey] Liv was lying in wait.
But, now, Deville with an opportunity to make something happen.
[Saxton] Morgan able to side-step.
[Corey] Oh, went to the well one time too many.
[Saxton] Sonya holding the top rope. Now, Deville's got her feet on the ropes!
[Jimmy] The referee sees it.
[Sonya] Count! Count!
[Saxton] Yeah, I think Deville forgot she has no executive power.
You can't demand that the referee count.
Are you kidding me?
Hey, she's the competitor right now, all right? Let's go!
[Sonya] Are you kidding me?
[Jimmy] Here's Liv Morgan! Oblivion!
-Beautiful timing from Liv Morgan! -[crowd] One! Two! Three!
-[Jimmy] She wins it for her team! -[bell rings]
[crowd cheering]
[announcer] Here are your winners, the team of Asuka.
the RAW Women's Champion, Bianca Belair,
and Liv Morgan!
[Corey] Wow! When the chips were down,
when it counted most,
Liv Morgan with the big-time W for her team!
[Jimmy] All these women had messages to send, and they sent them tonight.
[Corey] The message now is, "See you this Sunday at Wrestlemania Backlash!"
[crowd cheering] ge now is, "See you this Sunday at Wrestlemania Backlash!"