[intro music playing]
[John Cena] Then.
-[glass shattering] -[The Rock] If you smell…
-[bell tolling] -[Cena] Now.
-[Triple H] The king of kings… -[Cena] You can't see me…
[Cena] Forever.
Together.
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Welcome, WWE Universe, to Monday Night RAW.
We are in Husker country,
coming to you live from the campus at the University of Nebraska,
Two weeks out from Money in the Bank,
everyone looking for the opportunity at the life-changing contracts.
[Bianca Belair's theme song plays]
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Someone who has a battle on her hands at Money in the Bank.
That's right, the EST in the house.
[Rome] Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome the RAW Women's Champion,
Bianca Belair.
[Corey] What a way to kick off Monday Night RAW
than with the RAW Women's Champion, "The EST" Bianca Belair,
looking forward to all things Las Vegas and Money in the Bank.
Welcome, everyone.
Jimmy Smith, alongside Byron Saxton and Corey Graves.
The whole WWE Universe buzzing,
not just about Money in the Bank but about last Friday.
That's right, on SmackDown,
in a blockbuster main event,
"The Head of the Table" Roman Reigns
successfully defended his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship
for the first time on SmackDown,
defeating "The Original Bro" Riddle,
but Roman Reigns' victory lap was interrupted
by the shocking return of "The Beast" Brock Lesnar.
We'll take a look at the explosive encounter tonight.
[Corey] While Riddle came up short on SmackDown
in his quest to seek vengeance on Roman Reigns,
Riddle still has a path to the Undisputed WWE Universal title.
He's got to earn it by defeating
the 7'3", 403 lb, "Nigerian Giant" Omos,
in a Money in the Bank qualifying match tonight.
[Saxton] And I am personally pumped about this.
After nearly a year away from WWE,
Ezekiel's older brother, Elias,
returns to serenade the WWE Universe with his exclusive concert.
[Jimmy] Speaking of magic on the mic, there is Bianca Belair.
Welcome to the freshest and the finest show on TV.
Welcome to Monday Night RAW.
[crowd cheering]
Now, being that I am the EST of WWE,
I look forward to every opportunity I get to defend my title.
So you best believe I was looking forward
to defending my title in two weeks at Money in the Bank
against my newest competitor, Rhea Ripley.
[crowd booing]
Now, I really wish
that I was not the one that had to come out here
and break this news to y'all,
but, unfortunately,
Rhea will not be medically cleared in time to compete.
[crowd booing]
So…
This match isn't happening…
yet.
Oh, because I stay ready so I don't have to get ready,
so you best believe when Rhea Ripley returns,
I will be right here waiting, ready.
[crowd cheering]
But until then, the question remains,
who will I defend my title against
at Money in the Bank?
[crowd chanting] Who? Who?
Well, tonight, we have five women.
We have Alexa Bliss.
[crowd cheering]
We got Liv Morgan.
[crowd cheering]
And we got Carmella.
[crowd booing]
We got Asuka.
[crowd cheering]
And we got Becky Lynch.
[crowd booing]
Now, all of these women are going to compete
in a Fatal 5-Way Match…
to see who faces me at Money in the Bank.
Now, all of these women are amazing contenders, but I'm the--
[Becky Lynch's theme song plays]
[Corey chuckles]
[Jimmy] No surprises coming out first.
[Saxton] Apparently, Big Time Becks didn't want to wait.
Bianca, Bianca, Bianca,
there is only one contender, and you know it's me.
Let-- Let me remind you
that I still haven't gotten my one-on-one rematch
after we had the greatest women's wrestling match
in WrestleMania history.
And not only that. Not only that.
At Hell in a Cell, I had that match won.
I had Asuka beat, but you went and stole it from me, didn't you?
I… I am… I am being misused and mistreated.
I'm being made to jump through hoop after hoop after hoop,
and overcome obstacle after obstacle, but it's okay.
It's okay. It's okay.
It's okay. Because when I win this Fatal 5-Way Match tonight,
it'll make taking back my title so much sweeter.
[Asuka's theme song plays]
-[Jimmy] Uh-oh. -[Saxton] Oh.
[Saxton] Someone who has enjoyed thoroughly making
-Becky Lynch's life miserable. -[laughing maniacally]
Becky, Becky, Becky.
Becky. [mock crying]
[laughs] Are you crying?
Becky.
[mock crying]
Are you still Big Time Baby, hmm, Becky?
[mock crying]
Maybe… Maybe, Asuka, if you spent less time making Simpsons memes
and trying to annoy that piss out of me, you'd be doing all right for yourself.
Because the last two matches we've had,
I remember your shoulders were flat to the mat, huh?
Yeah.
[Liv Morgan's theme music plays]
[Jimmy] It just keeps getting better tonight.
[Corey] It's getting crowded in a hurry.
[Saxton] Liv Morgan.
Becky.
Oh, Becky, Becky, Becky.
If I were you, I wouldn't just worry about Asuka tonight
because I'm always ready for a fight.
[crowd cheering]
In fact, I'm in a great mood tonight
because I've already earned my opportunity to be in Money in the Bank.
You know, something that you haven't been able to do yet.
Sorry about that. Sorry about that. I'm sure you'll figure it out.
But I will gladly trade that in for an opportunity
to go one-on-one against Bianca Belair at Money in the Bank.
[Carmella's theme song plays]
[Corey chuckles] Hallelujah.
Hold up. Hold up. Hold up.
Something doesn't quite add up here.
I mean, obviously, I know why I'm in the match tonight,
along with Becky, Asuka, and Alexa.
I mean, we're all former champions.
But, Liv, why are you out here?
So, raise them hands here.
Who thinks we should kick this lovable little loser
out of the match tonight
and make it a Fatal 4-Way?
-She's out. -[crowd booing]
[sarcastically] Ha-ha, you're so funny, Mella.
But why am I here?
Mella, I've been here,
and if you want to talk to me like that again,
I'll make sure you get a couple of more weeks off.
First of all, how dare you?
That's some big talk coming from somebody
who was only added to the Money in the Bank Ladder Match
by riding Alexa Bliss' coattails.
So, if you want to come for me, honey--
[Alexa Bliss' theme song plays]
-[Jimmy] Speaking of-- -[Saxton] Why not?
Why not the five-time Women's Champion, Alexa Bliss?
[Corey] I think Bliss is going to agree with Carmella.
[Saxton] I think not.
Did someone say my name? Because I'm pretty sure I heard my name,
but we all know that Carmella loves to namedrop.
Speaking of namedropping, should I namedrop the guy
with a certain chin who won the Money in the Bank briefcase for you?
And she's out here talking about Liv riding my coattail.
[chuckles] Yeah.
Sweetheart, that's super rich coming from someone
who's literally never been able to be successful on her own.
So, why don't you do us all a favor,
stop being a hypocrite
and stop messing with Liv before I have to beat your face myself.
Oh, is that what you're gonna do? Beat my face?
Okay. Hold up, hold up, hold up. Okay.
Y'all doing way too much. Okay.
We all know that all of you can run your mouth,
but I think the WWE Universe is ready for some action.
Huh? Yeah! We ready for some action.
So, how about y'all show us who's ready to get down
and compete with the EST of WWE? Let's go.
[Bianca Belair's theme song plays]
-[Saxton] Yeah, let's go. -[Jimmy] You heard it.
Bianca Belair getting it going, our Fatal 5-Way Match
to determine who will face Bianca Belair
for the RAW Women's Championship at Money in the Bank is next.
It's on RAW.
[Corey] The time for talking is through.
[Bianca Belair's theme song plays]
[Jimmy] Right now, it's a Fatal 5-Way Match.
The winner faces Bianca Belair
for the RAW Women's Championship at Money in the Bank.
It could end at any time.
[Corey] Certainly could. The EST here ringside
-with the best seat in the house… -[bell dings]
…eager to find out who will step up to the opportunity.
Who will challenge Belair in Las Vegas?
Becky Lynch, right out of the gate, going after Asuka,
who's made Lynch's life quite miserable recently.
[Jimmy] Nice reversals on both sides. They're out of the ring.
[Saxton] Just remember, there's no countouts, no disqualification.
The first superstar to capture a pinfall or submission
will earn the victory and the opportunity to challenge Bianca Belair.
[Corey] Alexa Bliss and Liv Morgan, who both qualified
for the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match at Money in the Bank.
Let's be perfectly honest.
This is an even more valuable opportunity
because it's a guaranteed match sooner than later.
[Saxton] You heard Liv say it, that she would gladly
trade in that opportunity just to go ahead and face the champion one-on-one.
[Jimmy] Well, tag team partners last week,
sunset flip this week, shoulders down.
Nice reversal by Alexa Bliss.
[Corey] Round and round we go here.
[referee counting]
[Saxton] How dizzy do you think Alexa Bliss is getting?
[Jimmy] One counts over and over, and Liv trying to get three.
[Corey] Right now, Bliss doesn't know which way is up.
[Jimmy] Liv Morgan, a lot to prove in this match.
A lot of the superstars in the ring, a couple of them
talked about the inexperience of Liv Morgan.
Oh, shoulders down again.
Alexa Bliss on top. Good--
[Corey] Great wherewithal by Liv Morgan.
[Jimmy] Excellent bridge out. Now to the cradle.
-[referee] One, two… -[Jimmy] Reversal.
And back and forth they go.
Rolling cradle.
[Corey] Alexa Bliss, Morgan struggling, jockeying for position.
-Looking for an advantage here. -[Saxton] Neither one can get it.
Shoulders are up. Shoulders are up.
[Jimmy] Angling now is Morgan.
Oh, just before three, the kick-out from Alexa Bliss,
and neither one of these ladies know where they are right now.
[Saxton] Better find out quick.
[Jimmy] A lot of respect between them. Whoa!
[Corey] Both women connected--
[Jimmy] Carmella looking to take advantage, hooking the leg.
Kick-out. Now trying Liv Morgan.
-[Corey] Brilliant. -[Jimmy] Kick-out from Liv.
[Corey] Brilliant strategy, and again.
[Carmella yelling]
[Jimmy] Back and forth she goes, trying to get the fall.
Count faster.
[Saxton] Desperate attempts by Carmella, which by the way,
where's Carmella's mask?
[Corey] Not that it's any of your business,
but, as a wedding gift, I happened to take out
a very, very extensive insurance policy.
If something happens to Mella's face, neither of us have to work again.
-[Saxton] Of course, you did. -[Corey] Uh-oh.
[Jimmy] Interesting strategy there.
[all exclaiming]
[Saxton] Asuka may make that a reality.
[Corey] There's a lot of zeroes, let's be honest.
[Jimmy] Trying to get Corey's insurance money,
but a nice move from the outside by Becky Lynch,
tormented by Asuka week after week, looking for some payback.
[Corey] Here comes Alexa. [Jimmy] Shoulders down.
Kick-out from Carmella.
Action in this match all over the place.
[Saxton] There's so much to be worried about in this environment
-because there's superstars everywhere. -[Jimmy] The edge to Bianca Bel--
The edge Bianca Belair has to worry about is Becky Lynch--
[Corey] Oh, nobody home.
[Jimmy] Over the last few weeks, about what she sees as slights.
Things keeping her from getting what she calls her title back.
[Corey] That's Becky Lynch just complaining.
It's the world against Becky Lynch according to Becky Lynch.
[Jimmy] Nice move by Alexa Bliss.
-Hurricanrana out of the ring. -[Corey] Look out.
[Jimmy] Opportunistic Carmella, shoulders down.
That's been the key to her success so far in this match.
What did you say about me, Alexa? What'd you say about me?
I can't win on my own? Is that what you said?
[Jimmy] Oh. Haven't seen Carmella,
since day two of WrestleMania, come back for some--
[Corey] Let's talk about Carmella's accomplishments.
She's a former SmackDown Women's Champion.
She's a two-time Ms. Money in the Bank.
Mella knows how to win.
[Jimmy] Oh. Also half of the Tag Team Championship with Queen Zelina.
-[Corey] Nice escape. -[Saxton exclaims]
[Corey] Ripping Bliss down to the canvas.
[Jimmy] To the cover. Shoulders down.
Kick-out from Alexa Bliss.
But, to your point, Carmella trying to remind everyone
that she is a factor in the women's division.
Fighting hard tonight.
-[Saxton] Mella certainly… -[all exclaim]
…had her share of shade to throw at Liv Morgan.
I guarantee you, Morgan has not forgotten about those words from Carmella.
[Corey] Have to call Gary back and update the amount of that policy.
[Saxton] I'm sure you will.
Liv Morgan now headed up all the way to the top.
[Corey] Taking a long time to get there.
[Jimmy] Nice move from Carmella,
laying out the competition
as Bianca Belair looks on.
[Corey] Who is headed to Money in the Bank?
[Jimmy] Welcome back to a Fatal 5-Way.
Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch, Carmella.
The winner faces Bianca Belair
for the RAW Women's Championship at Money in the Bank.
[Corey] It has been hectic. It has been chaotic, as expected.
The first woman to gain pinfall or submission will earn the opportunity.
Nobody in this match has been able to sustain much of an advantage.
[Saxton] It's extremely hard to do as Bianca Belair looking on,
anxious to find out who her next challenger will be.
[Jimmy] Remember, Liv Morgan, Alexa Bliss already in the Ladder Match
the women's Ladder Match at Money in the Bank.
They want a direct path to the title by winning tonight.
[Saxton] Like taking the express lane to the RAW Women's Championship.
[Saxton] Oh, man.
[Corey] Nasty landing. [Jimmy] Vicious shot. Shoulders down.
[Jimmy] Kick-out from Becky Lynch,
who has fought possessed in this match tonight.
[Corey] The same can be said for all of the women,
knowing what's at stake.
An opportunity to step up to the EST of WWE,
the RAW Women's Champion, Bianca Belair,
who's joining us at ringside, keeping a close eye on all the action.
[Jimmy] It's shoulders down-- Oh, a little bit of an advantage there.
Got her foot on the rope.
[Corey] No disqualification in this match-up,
was a smart strategy by Lynch.
Oh! Mella rocks Becky's jaw, and one for Morgan as well.
[Jimmy] Wow! Amazing! Oh, my God.
-[Corey] That's going to do it. -[Jimmy] Shoulders down.
[all groan]
[Saxton] Asuka, just in time.
[Corey] At the last possible moment,
keeping this match-up alive
and the opportunity alive for all five of these women.
[Jimmy] Four shoulders down at the same time, here's why.
[Corey] Lynch being launched all the way down onto a fallen Liv Morgan.
Carmella was a fraction of a second away from heading to Las Vegas.
But now, The Empress of Tomorrow
and the most beautiful woman in all of WWE.
-[laughs] Oh, that's going to do it. -[Jimmy] Another shot. To the cover.
Come on, Asuka.
Give up, Asuka.
[Saxton] This could be the downfall of Carmella.
Tendency to get frustrated so quickly.
[Corey] Oh, no. Oh, no. [Jimmy] Asuka Lock.
[Saxton] "Oh, no," is right.
[Corey] Asuka Lock is almost cinched in.
Carmella fighting desperately.
Double knees by Bliss breaks up the whole scenario.
[Saxton] Becky Lynch back in the mix.
[Corey] Becky wants the Dis-arm-her.
[Saxton] Trying to get a hold, Asuka's got other plans.
And now, looking for the Asuka Lock on Becky Lynch.
[Corey] Liv Morgan.
[Jimmy] Oh! Dropkick to the jaw of Asuka.
[Saxton] Becky Lynch will dispose of Liv Morgan.
[Corey] Bliss blasted on the top by Big Time Becks. Inside cradle!
[Jimmy] To the cover.
[Jimmy] Oh, shoulders almost down for three.
Kick-out just in time!
Thinking Man-handle Slam, she gets it!
[all exclaim]
[Corey] Bliss from the top. Double cover.
[Saxton] Both shoulders down.
[Corey] Morgan and Mella break things up.
[Jimmy] Man, oh, man.
[Corey] Look at the excitement on the champion's face on the outside.
Bianca watching these five women tear one another apart.
[Saxton] You can't help but get excited, watching this action,
watching how bad all five of these ladies
want to be able to challenge the EST at Money in the Bank.
[Jimmy] High octane offense from everyone involved.
It's about who can recover in this Fatal 5-Way.
An opportunity at Bianca Belair at Money in the Bank,
-the RAW Women's title. -[crowd chanting]
I agree with the crowd here. This has been absolutely awesome.
-[grunts] -[all exclaim]
[Corey] Good night, Miss Bliss.
[Saxton] Asuka now, sent out of the equation, and Morgan…
-[all exclaiming] -[Corey] Double knees rock Becky Lynch.
[Saxton] Looking for Oblivion is Liv Morgan.
Becky had the wherewithal to hold onto the top rope.
[Corey] A Man-handle Slam by Morgan.
[Jimmy] Shoulders down. This might be it.
Asuka.
[Saxton] A constant thorn in the side of Big Time Becks, Asuka.
[Corey] Just turned Becky's lights out.
[Saxton] Alexa Bliss doing the same to Asuka.
[Jimmy] Liv Morgan still laid out.
That probably would've been three if not for Asuka.
[Corey] Right now, Alexa Bliss with some daylight.
If Bliss connects with this, it's going to be all over.
-[Saxton] Looking for Twisted-- -[Corey] Oh, knees up.
-Right onto the knees. -Just in time.
[Saxton] Morgan, struggling to catch her breath.
-[Jimmy] Right into a superkick. Cover. -One, two, three.
-[Jimmy] A huge win for Carmella. -[bell dings]
[Carmella's theme song plays]
[Rome] Here is your winner, Carmella.
[Corey] Yes. Yes. A thousand times yes.
[Saxton] I can't believe it.
We haven't seen Carmella in months,
and she returns to Monday Night RAW,
and now she's heading to Money in the Bank
to challenge the EST?
[Corey] Because we've said it for years, Saxton. Mella is Money.
No one succeeds at Money in the Bank quite like Carmella.
I had that match won again.
[Jimmy] A devastated Becky Lynch cannot believe it.
[Corey] Isn't she beautiful?
And talented, and double tough,
and possibly the next RAW Women's Champion.
[Saxton] It is now official.
A week from Saturday, Carmella will challenge Bianca Belair.
Right here, Becky Lynch thought she had it,
thought she had the match won, but insert The Empress.
[Corey] Asuka playing spoiler once again to Lynch's plans.
Becky gets her lights shut out.
Alexa, from the top, Twisted Bliss,
but Morgan able to get her knees up just in time.
And as soon as Liv made it to her feet,
the most beautiful woman in all of WWE
spoils Morgan's dreams once again.
Move over, Margot Robbie.
[Saxton] Well, Carmella, you've got a date with the EST.
How many times does this need to happen?
-What do you mean? -How many times does this need to happen?
This has happened time after time after time.
I had the match won at Hell in a Cell.
I should be the champion right now.
I should be champion right now.
Just robbed me again. I should be going to Money in the Bank.
I should be the number one contender.
It's Money in the Bank.
What is Money in the Bank without Big Time Becks?
I'm on the poster!
-I'm on the freaking poster. -Becky…
We sold out because I'm on the poster.
I should be going to Money in the Bank.
Becky. You know, I just can't put you in the Ladder Match.
You have to earn that opportunity.
Earn, earn. Okay. How? How? How do I have to earn?
Well, before the Fatal 5-Way came up,
you were actually scheduled to face Asuka in a qualifier match.
Okay, so I have to fight Asuka?
Well, I got a lot of rage against Asuka, so fine. Fine. That's fine.
-Fine. I'll fight Asuka. -That works for you?
-That works. -Then it's official.
Becky Lynch will face Asuka. The winner gets into the Ladder Match.
-Okay. Okay, thank you. -And that match, that can happen tonight.
T-- Tonight. T-- Tonight?
I just-- I just fought tonight.
[angrily] What is going on here?
[Saxton] Big announcement made by WWE official Adam Pearce.
[Corey] Wait, wait a minute, guys.
-[Mr. McMahon's theme song plays] -Wait a minute, guys.
[Saxton] Oh, my gosh!
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy chuckles]
[Corey] What an ovation.
The roof has come off here at the University of Nebraska.
What a surprise for the University of Nebraska
and the entire WWE Universe.
[Saxton] Oh, no kidding.
[Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
Mr. McMahon!
[Saxton] I can't believe Mr. McMahon is here.
[Corey] Live and in living color.
Thank you.
Tonight marks the 1517th edition of Monday Night RAW…
[crowd cheering]
…which makes it-- well, it continues to make it
the longest running episodic television show in history.
And for that, I say thank you.
[crowd cheering]
RAW has been on the air for almost 30 years.
Twenty of those 30 years
has been dominated by the greatest WWE Superstar of all time.
And that man makes his return to RAW live here next week.
I make reference to no… Well, no else than
Mr. Hustle, Loyalty and Respect,
John Cena.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Well, there you have it.
An announcement made by the man himself.
The greatest WWE Superstar,
John Cena, returns live to Monday Night RAW.
I cannot wait, gentlemen.
It's going to be a hot night in Laredo.
Well, we can't wait for the return of John Cena,
but last Friday at SmackDown, there was a return
that even The Head of the Table was not prepared for.
[Cole] For the first time ever on Friday Night SmackDown,
Roman Reigns defends the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship
against an emotionally charged Riddle.
[Riddle] I'm dedicating this match to my best friend, Randy Orton.
[bell dings]
[Cole] Taking the fight to Reigns.
Six hundred and fifty seven days Reigns has been champion.
Is it Riddle's night?
Can he pull the upset of the century?
-[crowd gasping] -Where are you at, Randy?
Nurse that little back, Randy. I want it.
[Cole] Roman Reigns, locked and loaded, looking to put Riddle away.
Superman Punch!
[crowd] One, two, three!
Oh, no. Riddle kicked out!
[crowd chants] Randy! Randy! Randy!
[Cole] The "Randy" chants now trying to fuel and fire Riddle.
[Riddle] I'm dedicating this match to my best friend, Randy Orton.
[Cole] RKO! For the championship!
Riddle's going to do it.
Spear out of mid-air.
One, two, three.
-[Cole] Roman Reigns retains the title. -[bell dings]
Riddle arrived tonight,
but, in the end, Roman Reigns remains
the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.
[Roman] There's no one left.
-Wiseman? -Yes, my tribal chief?
There is no one left.
No one left for you, my tribal chief. No one.
[Roman] I told them, over two years ago,
that I'm here to wreck everyone, and then I'm leaving.
[Brock Lesnar's theme music plays]
-[crowd cheering] -[Cole] Oh, my God.
[Cole] Roman Reigns has seen a ghost.
[McAfee] Brock Lesnar's back.
[Cole] Oh, Brock!
[McAfee] F5 to the champion.
[Cole] And a third from The Beast!
Shots are fired.
The Beast wants his title back.
[Saxton] After the events of Friday, this physically intensive rivalry
will write a brand-new chapter in a Last Man Standing Match.
No countouts, no disqualifications.
The only way you can win is to incapacitate your opponent
to the referee's count of ten
as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns
defends against "The Beast Incarnate" Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam.
[Corey] This could run all the way from Broadway to the Grand Ole Opry.
Nashville, be prepared. It's going get ugly.
[Riddle's theme song plays]
[Jimmy] Speaking of ugly,
three days removed from his war with The Head of Table,
Riddle is on Monday Night RAW.
[bell dings]
[Rome] The following
is a Money in the Bank qualifying match.
Introducing first, from Las Vegas, Nevada,
he is one half of RK-Bro,
Riddle.
[Corey] We talked about succeeding even in defeat,
that's exactly what Riddle did this past Friday night on SmackDown.
As Michael Cole so eloquently put it,
"Riddle arrived Friday night,"
taking The Head of the Table to the absolute limit.
[Saxton] An absolute impassioned performance by Riddle,
but Riddle can't sulk, can't worry about what happened last Friday night.
Riddle's got to worry about tonight
and his chance to qualify
for the men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match next.
[Saxton] Well, WWE Money in the Bank
is presented by Applebee's.
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every night for a limited time only.
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Bro. Bro. Bro.
[crowd cheering]
So…
One month ago, my best bro Randy
may have had his career ended
at the hands of Roman Reigns and The Bloodline.
-[crowd booing] -Yeah.
And on that day, I made a promise to myself and Randy
that I'd get vengeance for both of us.
[crowd cheering]
And last Friday, on Friday Night SmackDown,
I was nearly this close, bro.
I went toe-to-toe with The Tribal Chief, man.
Tit for tat, I even hit him with one of the sickest RKOs ever.
[crowd cheering]
But… Roman's Roman, he is The Tribal Chief,
and, at the end of the day, he hit me with a spear
that almost broke me in half, and he beat me.
[crowd booing]
I let myself down,
I let all of you down,
but, most importantly,
I let my best bro,
my mentor, my brother from another mother,
I let Randy down.
[crowd chanting] RK-Bro! RK-Bro! RK-Bro!
And I might be down, but I'm definitely not out,
and like I said before, you're gonna have to kill me to stop me, Roman.
Hey, Roman, maybe I can't challenge you
for your Undisputed Universal WWE Championship, bro,
but you know what I can do?
I can win Money in the Bank.
[crowd cheering]
And hey, hey, I know it's a long shot, you know,
but if I win that Money in the Bank contract
and I can cash in on Roman Reigns,
I could end his reign of terror in WWE,
and finally get that sweet vengeance
that Randy and myself so truly desire.
[crowd cheering]
Now, I know that there is a lot of competition in that match,
you got Sheamus, you got Drew McIntyre,
you even got that punk-ass Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
And speaking of that punk-ass Seth "Freakin" Rollins,
you kinda did my boy Cody Rhodes dirty
when you hit him with a sledgehammer in the chest.
So I think I want to hit you in the back with a ladder, bro.
[crowd cheering]
[Omos' theme music plays]
[Corey] The Original Bro needs a singular focus tonight.
It's not about what could happen in Las Vegas,
it's about what's going to happen tonight.
Riddle's going to stand toe-to-toe with this.
[Jimmy] Speaking of ladders…
[Saxton] The colossus 7'3" Nigerian Giant.
[Jimmy] …Riddle might need a ladder to reach the head of Omos.
Riddle, Riddle, Riddle, you been hanging out with Snoop Dogg again?
Or I know, you've been hanging out with Wiz Khalifa and Smoke DZA, right?
Because they're the only guys I know that have that kind of top-shelf stash
that could have you so divorced from reality.
Riddle, you're not going to make it to Money in the Bank,
much less win it.
Because there's a 7'3",
403 lb Nigerian Giant
standing in your way.
However, it's not all bad, it's not all bad.
You will get high tonight
when Omos snatches you up off your feet
and slams you back down to reality.
Talk about a bad comedown.
Touché, touché, but hey,
I' got a little message for you, MVP, and for your giant.
I'm going to get high when I raise my hand high in the air
after I beat you, Omos,
with the three most destructive letters in all sports entertainment.
"RK-Bro."
[Jimmy] That's right. The Original Bro faces The Nigerian Giant
in a Money in the Bank qualifying match next.
[Jimmy] Well, it's a Money in the Bank qualifying match.
Riddle coming up short last Friday at SmackDown
against The Head of the Table,
but the shortcut there, it's a tough road,
if he can get the contract in the Money in the Bank briefcase.
The only thing standing in his way is a 7'3" Nigerian giant.
[Corey] Riddle out the gate like he was shot out of a cannon,
bringing the fight to The Nigerian Giant.
Riddle obviously banged up,
still feeling the effects of the thunderous spear
from The Tribal Chief this past Friday.
But The Original Bro teeing off on the giant in the corner.
[Saxton] This would be amazing for Riddle
if he could somehow find a way to topple Omos.
[Corey] Oh, my goodness.
[Jimmy] Great example of how that's easier said than done.
-You like that? -[MVP] I love that.
I don't like it, I love it.
[Corey] Watch the impact from way up high,
nearly driven through the canvas.
Omos operating under the orders of MVP on the outside.
[Jimmy] MVP, who has brought Omos' game to another level.
-[Saxton] Think about this, if Omos… -[MVP] You know what to do, now do it.
…qualifies for the Ladder Match,
it may only be a formality for Omos to actually maybe head up
one or two rungs up that ladder.
[Jimmy] Omos might not need the ladder. Quick jump,
-he could get to that briefcase. -[Corey] Oh, my God.
Right now, Riddle may need some medical attention
after being driven hard into the turnbuckle.
-[Jimmy] Oh. -[Corey] There's Seth "Freakin" Rollins,
watching on.
Obviously, Rollins has the attention of Riddle,
per Riddle's comments a few moments ago,
but The Original Bro need only focus on the task at hand
-because what a colossal task it is. -[Riddle screaming]
[Jimmy] Crushing the ribs of Riddle, which were damaged by the Spear
last Friday from Roman Reigns.
[Saxton] We know Riddle is physically hampered.
What about emotionally?
I mean, how much, emotionally, did that match with The Tribal Chief on Friday
take out of Riddle?
[Jimmy] Talked about his disappointment.
[Corey] I think the emotion drove Riddle.
Riddle was fighting not only for the championship,
Riddle was fighting on behalf of his best friend, Randy Orton.
Riddle has done a masterful job of taking his emotions
and focusing them into his actions in the ring.
[Saxton] Right now, Omos trying to squeeze every ounce of desire
out of The Original Bro.
[Jimmy] Riddle trying to sledgehammer his way through Omos.
[Corey] Friday night, Riddle was focused on Roman Reigns,
and tonight, Riddle might be focused on the nearest medical facility.
[Saxton] Look at his face. He looks shell-shocked.
[Corey] I think Riddle's having trouble catching his breath.
Whatever breath is left is being squeezed out of his lungs by The Nigerian Giant
like a 403 lb vice machine.
Check this out.
That is terrifying, ungodly impact,
right to the spine and kidneys of Riddle.
[Saxton] It just says so much about the heart of Riddle,
the fact that he continues to try to fight,
to try to give himself a chance against Omos.
[Corey] Right now, Omos is like a 7'3" anaconda.
Each time Riddle exhales, the grip gets a little bit tighter.
[Saxton] That grip has been broken now by Riddle.
[Jimmy] Riddle able to fight his way-- right back into the clutches of Omos.
[Corey] Oh! Jump knee,
but it's barely fazed Omos.
[Jimmy] It's amazing that Riddle was able to jump that high.
[Saxton] It gives Riddle a much-needed opening,
but the question is, "What will Riddle do with it?"
[Jimmy] Riddle probably unable to take a full breath,
but he's making the most of what he's got.
[Corey] Wherever Riddle is getting it from, he's--
Well, maybe I spoke too soon.
-[Jimmy groans] -Yikes.
-[Omos] Get up. -[MVP] Squash him.
[Saxton] Being absolutely physically dominated by Omos.
[Corey] A desperate Riddle able to get his feet up, making his way to the top.
-[MVP] Watch out. -[commentators] The Floating Bro!
[Saxton] Omos stumbles back to the corner,
but Omos is still on his feet.
-[Corey] This is like… -[Saxton] Unbelievable!
…chopping down a redwood with a hatchet.
It's going to take a long time.
-[Jimmy] Thinking RKO. -[all exclaiming]
[Jimmy] Can't pull Omos down, and Riddle right through the canvas.
-[Corey] That's got to do it. -One, two, three.
-[bell dings] -[Jimmy] Omos is going
to Money in the Bank.
[Omos' theme music plays]
[Rome] Here is your winner,
"The Nigerian Giant" Omos.
[Saxton] Indeed, it is official.
Omos will be competing
in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
[Corey] I don't care who you are, how tough you are,
how successful you've been, this is a game changer.
[Jimmy] Oh, no.
Going back to an already compromised Riddle.
[Corey] This is a message to the rest of the field,
even those who haven't earned entry yet,
Omos has qualified for the men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
and has got to be considered the odds-on favorite.
[Saxton] I can't argue with you there, Corey.
[Jimmy] Right now, the RAW locker room
wondering if they want to qualify after a performance like that.
[Corey] Let's take a look at the power of The Nigerian Giant,
just chucking Riddle like yesterday's trash,
half way across the ring.
Riddle would attempt an RKO that was just stopped,
just outright stopped by Omos.
Thunderous impact on the slam,
and then after the match,
things would get even worse for The Original Bro.
[Saxton] To your point, a message sent to every competitor
in the men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
"This is what lies in wait for you."
[Corey] Another tough loss for Riddle,
who wants nothing more than to make his bro proud.
[Seth Rollins' theme song plays]
[Corey] Riddle did invoke the name.
[Jimmy] This cannot be good news for The Ultimate Bro.
[Saxton] We saw Seth Rollins watching the match earlier on,
enjoying the misery that Riddle was going through,
and obviously the Visionary wants to get a closer look.
[Corey] Rollins has every reason to enjoy the sights
that he just enjoyed
because Rollins is the owner of the single greatest
Money in the Bank cash-in in WWE history.
[Saxton] Big smile on the face of Seth Rollins.
We know Rollins will be in the Money in the Bank match,
one of the greatest cash-ins in WWE history,
in the main event of WrestleMania, looking to repeat that quest.
[Jimmy] Seth "Freakin" Rollins doesn't need to be out here right now.
As you said, he has already qualified for the men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
[Corey] Rollins is allowed to do whatever Rollins wants to do.
There's no official match taking place right now. This is the aftermath.
[Saxton] Rollins seems a little bit puzzled.
[Corey] Rollins is never puzzled.
This is The Architect we're talking about.
Rollins always knows what he's going to do next.
Riddle can barely stand.
[all exclaim]
[Jimmy] Cheap shot right to the jaw of Riddle.
[Rollins] Get out of my ring!
-[crowd booing] -[laughs maniacally]
[Saxton] I would say it's classless,
but I've grown used to that with Seth Rollins.
[laughs maniacally]
Oh, well, I'm sorry.
I don't share air space with losers.
And Riddle, you are the ultimate loser.
[laughs] First, you lose your buddy, Randy.
Oh, and then you lose your title match to Roman Reigns,
and now, you've lost your opportunity at Money in the Bank.
-[laughs] -[crowd booing]
Oh, oh, oh.
Hey, hey.
Truth be told, I shouldn't be too hard on you
considering it really didn't matter
whether or not you qualified
because no one in the Money in the Bank match
will be able to defeat Roman Reigns.
The entire planet knows
that only one man's got Roman Reigns' number…
and you are looking at him.
-[laughs] -[crowd booing]
Oh, Roman's been ducking and dodging me
since I emotionally dismantled him at the Royal Rumble.
But in less than two weeks' time,
I'm going to climb the ladder,
I'm going to collect the Money in the Bank contract,
and then Roman can run and hide all he wants…
but I'll find him.
I'll find him.
And if you thought the first time I cashed in
my Money in the Bank contract
was something…
Well, you ain't seen nothing yet, baby,
because I am a Visionary,
I am a Revolutionary,
I am Seth "Freakin" Roll--
[all exclaiming]
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Riddle not going to go down without a fight,
but, in this case, Riddle bit off more than he can chew.
[Jimmy] Opportunistic stomp against an already crushed Riddle.
-[crowd booing] -Boo.
[laughs]
[Corey] Rollins claims to have emotionally dismantled
Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble.
Could the same be in store for The Original Bro
in the near future?
If you ask Seth "Freakin" Rollins, the answer is right here.
Hell, yes.
A stomp puts down Riddle,
making Riddle's night just a little bit worse.
[Saxton] Seth Rollins might be the most confident superstar
in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, a week from Saturday.
[Jimmy] Those are the flipsides of the coin.
You have Seth "Freakin" Rollins, willing to do
anything to anyone at any time.
Now, we have the 7'3" "Nigerian Giant" Omos.
One thing, for sure, at Money in the Bank,
we're going to get some very heavy hits,
which is appropriate here,
at the University of Nebraska,
where they understand hard hits everywhere every time.
We are in Husker Country,
not only a legendary football team but also a standout wrestling team.
I love watching every year at the Big Ten.
[Saxton] You've had a smile on your face since we got to campus.
I appreciate that. I appreciate the WWE Universe
here at the University of Nebraska.
[Corey] Here's what I appreciate. I appreciate greatness.
[Austin Theory's theme song plays]
[Saxton] I've never seen you so giddy.
[Rome] Please welcome the youngest United States Champion in WWE history,
Theory!
[Corey] Check out the physique of Theory.
You're getting to see the champ.
Look at that body, huh? I'm untouchable.
I'm untouchable. [laughs]
[Corey] Look at the abs. Look at the pecs.
Look at the biceps, the cannonball delts.
[Jimmy] Looking like bragging here, Theory.
[Corey] Saxton, are you jealous?
[Saxton] Surprised Theory's out here, running his mouth.
The guy got shredded last week.
He got trounced by Bobby Lashley in a pose-down.
Boo! You got to bask in this.
[Saxton] This man should be embarrassed about his performance.
[Corey] Theory doesn't have a reason on Earth
to be embarrassed about anything, Saxton.
All Theory does is win.
[Saxton] Not last week.
[Corey] That was an anomaly. That was a biased clout.
[Saxton] Bobby Lashley is an anomaly.
[Jimmy] Well, following his pose-down with "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley,
the youngest United States Champion in WWE history
will join us here on RAW next.
[Jimmy] We're back at Monday Night RAW.
Theory finally back after his pose-down with Bobby Lashley last week
with a surprise ending.
[Corey] Look at this. Both superstars with unbelievable superhuman physiques,
particularly being the youngest United States Champion in WWE history.
Look at the shoulders on Theory, like the Rocky Mountains themselves.
[Saxton] But this was the real show.
This is where Bobby Lashley
would aesthetically shame the United States Champion.
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner. Bobby Lashley.
[Corey] But The All Mighty's celebration--
There's one more pose.
You ready? It's this pose.
…celebration would be marred…
Come on, Bobby. Come on.
…by Theory and a bottle of baby oil.
[Saxton] A pathetic display of Theory,
who was clearly defeated by The All Mighty.
[Austin Theory's theme song plays]
Everybody wants to know what's it like to be a prodigy,
or the new chosen one,
or even better, the new face of the WWE.
[crowd booing]
Hey, I was expecting that
'cause I don't expect anybody here o relate to the youngest
and greatest United States Champion in WWE history.
[crowd booing]
Shut your mouths.
-Last week-- -[crowd booing]
[chuckles]
You guys love me, I get it.
Last week, I stood right here on this podium,
and I showed the entire world my physique,
and I proved that "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley can't touch me.
In fact, nobody can touch me.
At this point in my career,
I'm better than Bobby Lashley's ever been.
I'm on levels that-- Shut up.
I'm on levels…
-[crowd booing] -[chuckles]
Boo! I'm the one with the microphone.
-Shut up. -[crowd booing]
I'll wait.
Next week might be the 20-year Cena celebration,
but his time is up and my time is now.
[laughs] Yeah.
What? That seems unfair?
Unfair that I say that about supposedly the greatest of all time, John Cena?
Huh? I'll tell you what's unfair, my pose-down last week.
I mean, yeah, I embarrassed Bobby Lashley last week,
but I didn't get to show all of you my immaculate poses.
So, tonight, all of you losers
get to see the greatest,
the most perfect body in all of WWE,
right here at the Invitational Theory Pose-Down. [laughs]
[Saxton] Lucky us.
Now you all shut up while I put some oil on.
[Saxton] There's no do-overs in pose-downs.
[Corey] We are about to enjoy human perfection.
[Saxton] The man lost the pose-down last week.
First up, front double bicep from the very best in the world.
[grunts] Yeah.
Come on.
[grunts]
[Saxton] There is no competition by yourself.
Oh, I get it. You want some side chest?
You gonna get some side chest. Look at that.
[Saxton] No question Theory's in great shape, but this is absurd.
That's all day, baby.
Better than Bobby Lashley every day of the week.
And I like to call this one my favorite.
-[crowd cheering] -That's right. Come on. Here we go.
-Here we go. -[Corey] Theory, turn around.
[Saxton] Uh-oh.
Yeah! See?
I told you. Yeah!
[Saxton] Yeah, enjoy it, Theory, keep posing, keep flexing.
All right, quiet down.
I know I'm good, but quiet down.
[Saxton laughs]
Oh, this is going to be good.
[Corey] The All Mighty is seething.
Don't chant for Bobby.
[crowd chants] Bobby! Bobby! Bobby!
Shut up, I got to take a selfie.
[Saxton] I actually want to see this selfie. Go ahead.
Snap that photo, Theory.
[Jimmy] Oh, payback.
[Saxton] How's the baby oil feel?
[Corey] Spear by Bobby Lashley.
The All Mighty making Theory's life hell tonight.
[Saxton] What were you saying, Theory, about being better than Bobby Lashley
at this stage of your career?
[Jimmy] No abs can handle that spear. None.
I'm going to say this one time for you so you can understand clearly,
I'm not asking you, Theory, I'm telling you.
This United States title is coming home with me.
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] I'm not sure how much more Theory can dodge the threat of The All Mighty.
[Corey] Come on, Bobby. Pick on someone your own size.
[Saxton] That's a great selfie. I think I'll like that.
I might even share it, too.
[Jimmy] Championship title in hand.
[Saxton] A sign of things to come, perhaps?
"Bobby Lashley, new United States Champion" has a ring to it.
[Jimmy] Bobby Lashley has
the United States Championship in his sights.
He is fired up.
[Corey] Lashley has worn the title proudly in the past,
but I assure you, Theory has no intention of giving up his gold.
[Jimmy] Well, two weeks ago, another surprise.
We saw The Judgment Day and Finn Bálor with a surprise
against their mentor, Edge.
[crowd chanting] Bobby! Bobby! Bobby!
I will introduce the newest member of The Judgment Day.
[Finn Bálor's theme song plays]
[Saxton] This was the first of two surprises on this evening.
A man who had joined the fight against Judgment Day
would make the decision to join the dogmatic union.
Joining The Judgment Day wasn't a choice, it was a calling.
You've taught us to get rid of any limitation that was holding us back…
which is you.
[Corey] A truly shocking turn of events.
Edge, being attacked and destroyed by his own creation,
The Judgment Day.
[Braxton] Damian Priest and Finn Bálor leading the charge
to remove Edge from his proverbial mountain of omnipotence,
and abolish Edge as the leader of The Judgment Day.
[Corey] Things continue to devolve
for the WWE Hall of Famer,
who suffered a nondisplaced orbital floor fracture.
We've currently got no update on the return of The Rated-R Superstar.
We wish Edge well in his recovery.
We will keep you updated about edge and his condition,
-but moving forward… -[The Usos' theme song plays]
…a team that knows all about fighting through adversity,
and had to do it because they are the Undisputed Unified Tag Team Champions.
The Usos, threats from every side.
-[bell dings] -[Rome] The following contest
is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Jimmy Uso,
he is one half of the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions, The Usos,
Jey Uso.
[Corey] Last week, we saw Jimmy Uso
put up an impressive performance against Montez Ford.
Tonight, it's his brother Jey's turn to give it a go in singles action.
[Saxton] Jey Uso will go one-on-one
with one-half of The Street Profits, Angelo Dawkins,
as both these teams jockeying for momentum
as they head towards their impending championship bout at Money in the Bank.
It is Angelo Dawkins, Jey Uso,
next on RAW.
[grunting]
Theory.
Where do you guys come from?
What, do you just wait in the shadows for me to just show up?
Do you care to address Bobby Lashley's insinuation of a challenge
for your United States Championship?
Bobby Lashley doesn't deserve anything. Nothing.
Bobby Lashley wishes that he could hold this United States Championship,
but I was in Adam Pearce's office,
and he was on the phone,
and I suggested an idea, and he accepted it.
So, Bobby Lashley, if he really wants to earn
a United States Championship match,
then he's got to defeat three opponents,
one after the other, in a gauntlet match tonight.
Then, which I guarantee you,
he can't do so…
Then I will defend my United States Championship
against him at Money in the Bank.
Now I'm done.
[Jimmy] Well, for anyone else, it would be impossible odds,
but Bobby Lashley, you just heard it,
is going to have to endure a gauntlet match.
Three opponents in a row.
He has no idea who they are,
but if he wins,
he earns a United States Championship match against Theory.
[Corey] I don't even know if Lashley has what it takes
to overcome a challenge this monumental.
[Saxton] Some could say the same about The Street Profits,
who, at Money in the Bank, will look to derail
the historical reign of the Undisputed Tag Team Champions.
The Usos will defend against The Street Profits
a week from Saturday at Money in the Bank.
Hey, you know who we are.
Huh?
You know who we are.
We're the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions, The Usos!
Yes.
And The Usos hold all the gold.
-Yeah. -RAW.
Got that.
SmackDown.
Got that, too.
The Bloodline running both shows Mondays and Friday,
and we smashing everybody.
Yes, sir.
Just like Roman Reigns smashed Riddle,
he's going to smash Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam…
[together] Again.
And we're going to smash Street Profits
-at Money in the Bank… -[together] Again.
'Cause they are the twos…
[together] And we the ones.
[Corey] No shortage of confidence from the champions,
but the same can be said recently from the challengers.
[Saxton] High stakes opportunity for Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins,
and gold could, indeed, be in their future.
[Jimmy] A one-on-one opportunity for Angelo Dawkins
to score momentum for The Street Profits.
Yo!
Hey!
It's The Usos.
♪ Yeah, yeah ♪
Hey, y'all talking like y'all got a bunch of bass in your voice.
Because the last time we went against y'all,
we beat y'all so bad, y'all couldn't even get back in the ring.
[Ford] Ooh, I mean, guys, we are The Street Profits.
-Right, right. -All about that money,
-say something to me, honey bunny. -Uh-huh. Yeah.
But the only thing better than having Money in the Bank…
[grunts]
…is having more gold around our waists.
[crowd cheering]
[laughs]
Hey, hey, hey, hey.
Your mouth writing checks your ass can't cash, Montez Ford.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
Hey, Tez, you know what?
He got a point.
Hey, Jey.
I bet you I could beat your ass, though.
[crowd cheering]
So, Usos,
enjoy that WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championship reign
while you can,
-because The Street Profits are up… -[together] And we want the smoke.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Ford and Dawkins certainly feeling confident
ahead of Money in the Bank,
but, right now, it's Angelo Dawkins one-on-one
with "Main Event" Jey Uso,
once upon a time, the right-hand man of The Tribal Chief.
-Ring the bell. -[bell dings]
[Corey] We know what Jey's capable of in individual action.
[Saxton] You touched on this earlier.
Jimmy Uso scoring the victory last week over Montez Ford,
so a chance tonight for Angelo Dawkins to snatch momentum back
into the corner of The Street Profits.
[Jimmy] What would it mean for The Usos to go two for two
against The Street Profits in individual competition?
-[Saxton] Wow. -[Jimmy] Huge before Money in the Bank.
[Corey] Dawkins reaching deep into this arsenal,
a maneuver we don't see too frequently from big AD.
Incoming.
[Jimmy] Oh. Smart move by Jey Uso, pulling out that rope.
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] Jey Uso pulling out all the stops to take down Angelo Dawkins,
but to answer your question, Jimmy,
it would completely deflating for both Street Profits
to go 0 for 2 against the champions in individual competition.
[grunts]
You think it's funny?
-[Saxton] It's already… -[all exclaiming]
[Saxton] Thrown over the barricade is Angelo Dawkins.
[Corey] That's a statement by Jey Uso.
Can Dawkins get back in this fight?
You already know what time it is.
[Jimmy] Welcome back. And right now, Jey Uso
taking the energy out of Angelo Dawkins.
Dawkins starting off like a fireball,
Jey Uso battling his way back, like Dawkins is trying to do right now.
[Corey] Jey Uso has a wealth of singles experience to draw from,
Dawkins, not quite as much, but a couple of right hands are turning things around
in favor of The Street Profits.
[Jimmy] We have seen the physical ability of Angelo Dawkins over and over.
Fast, explosive, strong.
[Corey] Deceptively agile and quick for a man of his size.
-[all exclaiming] -[Jimmy] Beautiful superkick.
[Saxton] This match so critical for both representatives of these teams.
It's about building momentum towards Money in the Bank,
and the championship bout that awaits.
[Corey] Back elbow from Dawkins takes down Jey Uso for the moment.
[Jimmy] With all the success
The Bloodline has had over the last few weeks,
as The Street Profits pointed out, "We beat you by countout two weeks ago."
-Shoulders down. -One, two--
[Jimmy] Kick-out just in time from Jey Uso,
and they're holding that over The Usos and turning that knife whenever they want.
[Saxton] If you're The Usos, you can rest in the fact that
The Street Profits have never actually earned a pinfall victory over you,
whether it's tag team action or singles competition.
[Corey] Mark today's date down on your calendar.
That's the smartest thing you've ever said. Congratulations.
-[Jimmy exclaims] -[Corey] Nobody home for Dawkins.
[Jimmy] Beautiful escape for from Jey Uso and down goes Angelo Dawkins.
To the cover.
One, two--
[Saxton] Dawkins still with a little bit left.
[Corey] Take a look at this. Hoisted up and snatched out of midair
into a neckbreaker by Jey Uso.
That was nearly all she wrote for Angelo Dawkins, but AD hangs in.
[Jimmy] And, Corey, the schedule of The Usos.
Talking about holding down SmackDown,
we hold down RAW, we have Roman Reigns back.
They are fighting three, four times a week
and they're still explosive, still dangerous.
[Corey] We talked about it last week. That sort of schedule
can either break a superstar down or keep them razor sharp.
Jimmy and Jey, razor sharp right now.
[Saxton] That speaks volumes. The fact that The Usos-- Hold on.
Jey. Oh!
[Corey] Nothing fancy there from Dawkins, just bulldozing Jey Uso out of the corner.
Hooked up and Silencer by Dawkins.
-[Saxton] Cover. -[Jimmy] To the cover.
[crowd] One, two…
[Saxton groans]
[Corey] Jey Uso, able to escape out the back door.
[Jimmy] Milliseconds.
Come on.
[Corey] Take a look at this.
Double underhook into a neckbreaker of his own from Dawkins
nearly put Jey Uso away.
[Jimmy] Wisely, Dawkins not wasting any time continuing the offense.
[all exclaiming]
[Jimmy] Thinking sky high and ate a knee.
[Saxton] Rocking right hand delivered by Dawkins.
[Corey] Oh! Jey answers with a hellacious superkick,
and Jey making the climb to the high-rent district.
[Jimmy] Trying to take it away from Angelo Dawkins.
[all exclaiming]
-[Jimmy] Shoulders down. -[crowd] One, two, three.
-[bell dings] -[Jimmy] What a win for Angelo Dawkins.
[The Street Profits' theme song plays]
[Rome] Here is your winner, Angelo Dawkins.
-[Saxton] One and one. -[Corey] Jimmy Uso had
no idea what just happened.
Jimmy was so confident that Jey was going to end this match.
Jimmy had his back to the ring
as Angelo Dawkins picked Jey out of mid-air into sky high.
What a win for Angelo Dawkins and The Street Profits as a whole.
[Saxton] You cannot underscore enough how huge this victory is,
not just great for Dawkins,
but the mental momentum of The Street Profits
as they head towards Money in the Bank.
[guitar plays]
[crowd cheering]
[Elias] Come in.
[crowd cheering]
There is Zeke's number one freak.
There's my little brother.
It's been too long, man.
Oh, I mean so much has happened since I last saw you.
I made my WWE debut.
I won my first match.
I'm still dealing with doubters like Kevin Owens who's calling me a liar.
Anyways, man, where you been?
Zeke, I got to tell you.
I've been traveling all around the world.
I've been writing songs, playing shows.
I gotta be honest, nothing compares
to being out in front of the WWE Universe, playing my guitar.
Come on.
Even in a place like Nebraska?
I've heard you say a few things about places like this.
Ah, come on. I'm a changed man. Okay?
Seeing you out there, living your dream like we always talked about,
hearing the crowds cheer you on, it's completely changed my perspective.
In fact, I'm proud of you performing tonight in Nebraska.
[crowd cheering]
I just wonder if the people remember that WWE stands for…
[together] Walk With Elias.
Come on, man! Didn't you hear the Zeke freaks last week?
Of course they remember.
[sighs]
Got to say, this means the world to me.
And I know Mom and Dad are sitting there, watching us,
the same way me and you used to sit on the couch and watch.
I mean, maybe you'll get a chance to see me
in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
Who knows?
I mean, can you imagine…
Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Ezekiel?
[chuckles] I'm getting all Zeked up thinking about it.
[sighs] 'Cause then, everyone is going to want to…
[together] Speak With Zeke.
Just don't get ahead of yourself, brother, okay?
Focus on what's in front of you.
Now, I wasn't sure a wholesome kid like yourself
had a mean streak, but I got to say, I like what I see.
You're doing a great job, brother.
I love you, man.
Ah, I love you, too.
Now, if you don't mind,
I gotta tune this thing up before I get out there.
[plays tune]
[Jimmy] Well, we're going to find out what WWE stands for.
Ezekiel's older brother, Elias,
has returned to WWE to put on a concert
and silence the doubts of Kevin Owens on RAW next.
[Saxton] I've got goosebumps.
[Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, Elias.
[crowd cheering]
[guitar plays]
Hello, I am Elias.
-[crowd cheering] -[plays tune]
I gotta say, it feels great
to be here in front of all the good people of Nebraska.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] That was cheap.
I want to thank you for welcoming me back.
I want to thank you for taking care of my little brother.
I'm here for a couple of reasons tonight,
and one of those is to remind you all
that there is a universal truth that you should never forget,
and that is that WWE stands for?
[crowd yells] Walk With Elias!
I said WWE stands for?
[crowd yells] Walk With Elias!
Man, I miss that.
-[crowd cheering] -[chuckles]
Now, in light of everything that's been going on,
I decided to kick things off here tonight
with a song dedicated to my own brother.
So, Zeke, this one's for you.
[playing guitar]
[man] Stop. Stop. No.
-We're not doing this. -[Saxton] Oh, no.
I'm putting an end to this charade immediately.
-[Saxton] No. -No. Okay?
-[crowd booing] -We don't have time for this crap.
Nobody wants this concert, okay?
You're a liar.
You are a disgusting liar with no integrity. Okay?
Now, you might have the wise people of Nebraska fooled,
but not me.
I'm French-Canadian.
I'm as smart as it gets, okay?
I know you're a liar.
I know you and Ezekiel are the same person, okay?
Do you think that video…
That video of the two of you on the couch, do you think that fooled me, huh?
No, no, no. Hey, special effects, movie magic,
they can do whatever they want today.
I saw movie with a dinosaur in it last week.
I saw a T-Rex fly a helicopter, okay?
That proves nothing.
-So, you-- -[Ezekiel] Kevin.
Kevin, up here.
Hey, Kev.
[chuckles] Do you get it?
I'm Ezekiel, and in the ring is my older brother, Elias.
We've been telling you the truth.
Kev, you have to accept it and move on.
And, my brother, good luck with the concert.
[Elias chuckles] All right. Thank you, Zeke.
All right. Kev, listen, it's clear as day neither of us are lying to you.
I'm not lying, Ezekiel's not lying,
but to make this clear, how about I sing a little song for you right now?
♪ Elias is back for one night ♪
♪ Big Zeke likes to bring the fight ♪
♪ The Zeke freaks have been on fire ♪
♪ 'Cause they know KO is a liar ♪
Sing it.
-♪ KO is a liar ♪ -[chuckles] All right.
[crowd singing]
-♪ KO is a liar ♪ -Stop.
-♪ I said KO is a liar ♪ -Hey, stop!
-Hey, enough. Enough. -♪ I said KO… ♪
-Don't encourage-- You know what? -♪ …is a liar ♪
-[Jimmy] Whoa! -[Elias] Dude!
-[Corey] Thank God. -[Saxton] Philistine.
[all exclaim]
[Saxton] Elias has still got it.
[Jimmy] Jump knee right to the jaw.
[Saxton] How dare Kevin Owens interrupt this concert?
[Corey] That song was as annoying as the parmesan song on AGT.
[Saxton] Oh, things are about to get worse.
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] Poor Kevin.
[Elias' theme music plays]
[Saxton] Much deserved.
[Corey] That's no way to treat a class, honest man.
[Saxton] Kevin Owens got exactly what he deserved.
Thank you.
[Jimmy] Spinal adjustment via guitar.
[Saxton] Maybe Kevin Owens--
You're walking with Elias, baby. You're walking with Elias.
[Corey] If BTS is taking a break, maybe Elias can take a break.
[crowd cheering]
This is uncalled for. This is humiliating.
All because Kevin Owens is a man on a quest for truth.
[Saxton] All because Kevin Owens is an obsessed liar
that got made a fool out of tonight.
[Corey] He's an amazing French-Canadian, thank you very much,
and honest as the day is long.
[Saxton] Welcome back, Elias.
[grunts]
[groans]
[crowd booing]
[breathing shakily]
-Excuse me, Kevin. -[angrily] What?
After what we just witnessed during Elias' concert,
are you finally convinced that Ezekiel and Elias are not the same person?
Convinced?
Why would I be convinced? Huh?
Do you think I'm an idiot?
I can explain all that.
Okay? He probably prerecorded that thing from the tron earlier today.
And then, for Elias, he probably glued a beard on or something, okay?
I don't know how he did it, but you know what I do know?
I know my back is killing me now.
I just hurt my knee over there. That's his fault, too.
You know what I know?
Next week-- I can't take this anymore.
Next week, I'm challenging him to a match.
Okay? I don't care if it's Elias, Ezekiel,
or their even younger brother that we haven't met yet, Elrod.
I don't care. Me versus one of them, next week.
And I--
[crowd cheering]
I heard your challenge.
Consider it accepted.
[crowd cheering]
[yells]
[grunting]
Elrod!
[grunts]
[Corey] I feel bad for KO.
It's like dogs and cats living together in harmony, down is up, up is down.
[Saxton] KO needs like a spa day before next Monday night.
[Jimmy] Kevin Owens has just snapped.
[Bobby Lashley's theme song plays]
[Corey] As if Elrod has any special skills.
Look at this sight.
[crowd cheering]
[bell dings]
[Rome] The following contest is a gauntlet match.
Introducing first, weighing in at 273 lb,
"The All Mighty"
Bobby Lashley.
-[crowd cheering] -[Corey] The All Mighty all smiles
right now, but the work is about to begin.
Talk about a Herculean task.
[Jimmy] Fortunately, Bobby Lashley has the body of Hercules.
[Corey] Lashley made it clear.
He wants to be the next United States Champion.
[Jimmy] But in order to do that, he has to win a gauntlet match.
He faces three opponents in a row.
No idea who they are, but if he wins, he faces Theory
for the United States Championship at Money in the Bank.
We'll see it on RAW next.
[Jimmy] Welcome back to RAW,
and Bobby Lashley pacing around,
waiting to see who his first opponent will be in this gauntlet match
for an opportunity at the United States Championship.
[Corey] Lashley will have to win three consecutive matches
to earn that championship opportunity.
[Alpha Academy's theme song plays]
[Saxton chuckles]
[crowd booing]
[Jimmy] Well, question answered.
[Rome] His opponent, accompanied to the ring by Otis,
representing Alpha Academy, Chad Gable.
[Corey] Interesting decision by Theory
having Gable compete against The All Mighty first.
We have got the "Tree Trunk" Otis out there, but this isn't--
Listen, I believe in The All Mighty.
I am a Bobby Lashley fan every night of the week,
but let's be perfectly honest.
One man, even if All Mighty, is no match for the Academy.
[Saxton] This could be some insurmountable odds
for Bobby Lashley to have to overcome here
if he wants that United States Championship match.
[Corey] Credit where it's due. This is Theory's doing.
You don't think Theory would be Mr. McMahon's protégé
and the youngest United States Champion in WWE history
without having a fully functional brain in his head, do you, Saxton?
[Saxton] Theory said as such earlier on.
This has become the MO of Theory.
Stack the deck as high as you can against your foe
to prevent them from potentially challenging you for your title.
[Corey] He would call it strategic thinking, would Theory.
[Saxton] Or some might call it just
-trying to avoid a challenge. -[Gable] Thank you.
-Ring the bell. Let's go, Otis. -[bell dings]
[Jimmy] We're underway.
[Saxton] There's three opponents, I would surmise that
perhaps Otis might be the next opponent,
assuming that Lashley gets by Chad Gable.
[Corey] Right now, Lashley doesn't only have to contend with Chad Gable.
Lashley has to be wary of the "Tree Trunk" Otis, lurking around the outside.
[Jimmy] Psychologically, two-on-one right now,
Alpha Academy.
Look at the strength of Bobby Lashley,
twisting a Greco-Roman Olympian like a pretzel.
[Saxton] That's one advantage Chad Gable will never be able
to obtain against The All Mighty,
and that is the power and strength advantage.
[Corey] Look at the respect being shown to Chad Gable
by Lashley in the early goings.
Notice, this is different from Lashley's usual smashmouth style.
Lashley knows what a dangerous competitor Chad Gable is
and does not want to get caught making the first mistake.
[Jimmy] Very tactical with the headlock attack.
Chad Gable going for the body lock. No surprise there.
In Greco-Roman, you're not allowed to touch the legs.
[all exclaim]
[Saxton] Lashley with an extensive amateur wrestling background of his own.
[Corey] Lashley staring a hole through "The Tree Trunk" Otis
whilst simultaneously applying a front facelock to Gable.
[Saxton] Think of that confidence that takes.
You're controlling your opponent,
and eyeing your potential opponent on the outside of the ring,
warning him, "This is what you're going to have to deal with in a few moments."
[Jimmy] Beautiful reversals back and forth
between Bobby Lashley and Chad Gable.
Rolling forward to relieve the pressure on his arm. Beautiful bridge.
[Lashley grunts]
[all exclaiming]
Shoosh!
-[Saxton] No shooshing. -[Jimmy] Poking the bear.
[Saxton] Ain't no shooshing tonight, for The All Mighty.
[all exclaiming]
[Jimmy] Beautiful neckbreaker from Bobby Lashley.
[Corey] Thunderous shoulder tackle by The All Mighty.
Look at the single leg just--
Again, there aren't too many men on the planet Earth
who can do what Lashley just did to Chad Gable, period.
[Saxton] It just shows you the versatility of The All Mighty.
[Corey] Uh-oh. Incoming.
[Saxton] Oh, man.
[Otis] Get him back.
[Jimmy] Shifting the commentary table about a yard.
[Saxton] That was thanks to the overwhelming force
that Bobby Lashley brings to the equation.
[Corey] Check this out again.
Gable just launched off the ring apron and now chucked into the barricade.
[Jimmy] Not many on the RAW roster…
[Saxton] I think Bobby Lashley has just given us a preview of what's to come.
…can manhandle Chad Gable like this.
[Corey] We've seen this before.
-[hollow clunking] -[all exclaim]
[Corey] That's it. Gable's done.
-There's only one. -[Corey] Gable is not getting up.
[Saxton] Look, if Lashley chooses, he can win this by count-out.
[Corey] Listen to this.
[Saxton] Oh, my gosh.
Oh, my goodness.
[Jimmy] Credit to Chad Gable for getting back on the ring apron.
[Corey] I don't know if that was a choice.
I'm not entirely sure that Gable is exactly of sound mind right now.
[Saxton] I don't think Gable has any idea where he's at.
The conditions are about to get worse.
[Corey] Wherever Gable thinks he's at, he knows he's upside down.
All the blood rushing to the skull.
[Jimmy] Count the hang time on this suplex from The All Mighty.
[Corey] Lashley is showing off at this point.
[Saxton] You're darn right, he is. But The All Mighty can show off.
[Corey chuckles] My God! Listen to this crowd.
Wow.
[Saxton] It might just be a formality at this point for Bobby Lashley
to put Chad Gable away.
[Corey] The target has been acquired.
The next step, termination.
[crowd chanting] Bobby! Bobby!
[Corey] Getting ready for full speed.
[Jimmy] Oh, beautiful counter.
[Corey] Into the ankle lock.
Maybe Gable was playing possum.
[Saxton] Very resourceful from Chad Gable
who's got the ankle lock cinched in in the middle of the ring.
Can you imagine what this would do to Gable's stock in WWE,
making The All Mighty submit?
[Saxton] This would end Lashley's chances of challenging Theory.
[Jimmy] Bobby Lashley, looking for the bottom rope.
Nowhere to go right now.
Tap, Bobby. You can tap.
[Corey] Lashley a long way from any sort of respite.
[Saxton] Bobby's gotta do something.
[Corey] Bobby's been in his ankle lock for some time.
[Jimmy] Lashley might have been thinking ahead to Otis,
might have been thinking ahead to the third opponent.
[Corey] Gable is going to snap Bobby's ankles.
[Jimmy] He's paying for it now.
[Saxton] It is critical, it is urgent.
Bobby Lashley has got to escape, or this match is going to be over.
[Jimmy] Gotta get to the rope
or relieve the pressure on that left ankle. It's ready to snap.
[Corey] We're teetering on the verge of career damage right now.
[Jimmy] Finally able to roll out of it.
[Saxton] Yeah, you're seeing it right there, Lashley favoring the ankle.
[Corey] That has gotta be adrenaline.
Watch, watch, watch.
[grunts]
[Corey] Down goes Lashley. Look how quickly Gable scales the ropes.
[Corey] Beautiful moonsault.
[Jimmy] That might be it. Shoulders down!
One, two…
[Jimmy] Oh, kick-out from Bobby Lashley.
[Corey] Gable was absolutely certain that he would be playing spoiler tonight.
-Shoosh! -[Corey] Look at this.
This is a sight to truly behold.
Picture perfect.
Right on target.
One, two…
[Saxton] …execution by Chad Gable.
[Jimmy] The momentum shift in this match, absolutely unbelievable, Byron.
Bobby Lashley had it.
[Saxton] I'm not sure Gable can hoist up the frame of Lashley.
[Jimmy] Tried to do too much.
[Saxton] Oh!
[Corey] What a throw by The All Mighty.
[Saxton] Bad ankle and all, Bobby Lashley continues to defy the odds.
[Corey] Bobby wants the Hurt Lock.
[Jimmy] If he can get his hands locked…
[Corey] Beautiful escape and reversal.
[Saxton] And a counter here by Lashley.
[Corey chuckles] Oh, my God!
-[Jimmy] Right into the Hurt Lock. -Oh, my goodness!
-[bell dings] -[Jimmy] He tapped! Oh!
[Corey] But no rest for the weary.
[Jimmy] The "Tree Trunk" Otis
smashing Bobby Lashley through the canvas.
[Corey] The powerhouse of the Alpha Academy
reminding The All Mighty what he's capable of.
[Saxton] I hate to say it, but it's a smart strategy by Otis,
immediately on Bobby Lashley's tail
the moment the bell rang to end this match.
[Otis] Yeah, Bobby!
That's a whole wide road right there.
[Saxton] The second match has not yet begun.
All 330 lb of Otis on the chest of Bobby Lashley.
-A tree trunk. -[Corey] Looks even bigger than last week.
[crowd chants] Bobby! Bobby!
[Saxton] There's no recovery time for Bobby Lashley.
[Corey] Look at the malice on the face of "The Tree Trunk" Otis.
[Jimmy] He just saw his mentor, Chad Gable…
-[Corey] This is an opportunity… -…submitted.
…for Otis to surprise the WWE Universe and Chad Gable. Oh!
Oh, that felt good.
[Saxton] To your point, Corey, it will be a headline-grabbing victory
if Otis can defeat The All Mighty right here.
[Jimmy] If anyone is going to go physically toe to toe
with Bobby Lashley, it's Otis.
[Saxton] Again, Lashley is less than 100 percent.
Lashley is operating with a bad ankle.
So many roadblocks right now
in the way of The All Mighty's potential success.
-Five. -[crowd chanting] Let's go, Bobby!
Six.
-[Saxton] Referee up to six. -Seven!
[Corey] Smart move by Otis,
content to just take the count-out victory.
The All Mighty now--
[Jimmy exclaims]
[Corey] I don't know about that decision.
[Jimmy] Not taking the count-out.
[Corey] Otis wanted a little insurance
that Bobby was going to stay down, in fact.
Otis was, what, two seconds away from a victory there?
Easy.
[Jimmy] Stalking around like a caged animal
and absolutely flattening The All Mighty.
Can Bobby Lashley come back?
-How does it feel, Bobby? -Who's the man now?
[Gable] That's my number one guy.
[Jimmy] Welcome back to a gauntlet match.
Bobby Lashley, if he wins, he faces Theory
for the United States Championship at Money in the Bank.
He's already defeated Chad Gable,
but Otis, proving to be a much bigger challenge.
[Corey] Lashley defeated Chad Gable, but in doing so,
endured an inhuman amount of punishment.
Enter the "Tree Trunk" Otis,
who has been dismantling Lashley…
[grunts]
…before the break and throughout the duration.
The All Mighty has gotta dig down deep if he wants any chance of survival.
[Saxton] Again, if Lashley overcomes Otis,
Lashley still has a third competitor to face here, tonight.
[Jimmy] He has no idea who it is. It could be anyone on the RAW roster.
-[Corey] We've seen Lashley have-- -[Jimmy] Cover.
This could be it.
Kick-out from Bobby Lashley.
We've seen his eyes, he is fading.
[Corey] I completely agree, and with good reason.
There's no shame in fading when you're Lashley…
-[grunts] -…after the beating he has endured.
First, by Chad Gable attacking Lashley's ankle,
and now an all-out assault launched by the Tree Trunk on The All Mighty.
[Saxton] Of course, all this is the doing of Theory
who went to WWE official Adam Pearce,
and suggested that if Bobby Lashley wants a title opportunity,
he compete in this gauntlet match.
[Corey] Obviously, the WWE official thought it was a good idea, Saxton,
-so don't put this on Theory. -[grunts]
I'm the hammer of God, baby.
[crowd booing]
[Saxton] Growing confidence of Otis.
[Corey] Otis confusing himself with Odin, perhaps, but regardless.
[Jimmy] Right now, he's the hammer, and Bobby Lashley, the nail.
[Corey] This is going to be the end, no matter what you call it.
[Jimmy] The nail in the coffin right now.
Oh! Bobby Lashley out just in time,
fighting for his championship opportunity against Theory.
[Saxton] Lashley dodged a major one right there.
Can Lashley somehow give himself a chance here against Otis?
[Jimmy] Oh! Face down goes Otis.
[Saxton] That's a good first start.
[Corey] I don't know where The All Mighty is getting this.
How in the hell is Lashley still in this fight?
[Saxton] This is what makes Bobby Lashley the special athlete that he is.
Lashley.
-[Jimmy] Thinking Hurt Lock. -[Corey] No way.
[Jimmy] Can he get it on the Tree Trunk?
[Corey] Otis is too thick.
[Jimmy] He has to get both hands locked.
[Saxton] Lashley trying his best,
but I'm not sure if he can complete this task.
[both grunting]
[Corey] I think Otis is too big, period.
[Jimmy] And Otis able to power his way out.
Now, Bobby Lashley moving, just in time.
-Oh! -[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Shoulders down.
-One, two-- In comes Chad Gable. -[bell dings]
Gable's going to force the disqualification.
[Saxton] That wasn't smart at all.
[Jimmy] That's a win for Bobby Lashley, who has one more to go.
[Corey] But the damage has been done.
This match is still technically in progress.
The gauntlet continues,
and The All Mighty is being worn out by the Alpha Academy.
-Shoosh! -[Jimmy] Destroyed.
Destroyed by the Alpha Academy.
[Saxton] Chad Gable and Otis, two on one, having their way with Bobby Lashley…
[grunts]
…who still has one more opponent to face.
[Corey] Well, whoever this next opponent is,
is going to be able to pick his bones.
[Jimmy] Again.
Thank you.
[Austin Theory's theme song plays]
[Corey] Oh, yes!
[Jimmy] Not surprising at all.
[Saxton] You know what? You're right.
[Rome] Next, making his way to the ring,
he is the youngest United States Champion in WWE history,
Theory.
[Corey] This just goes to show what type of competitor Theory is.
Theory could have sent anybody to be the third man,
but Theory is doing his own dirty work.
[Saxton] It shows you that Theory has no pride of being a fighting champion.
This is my time, Bobby. My time.
[Saxton] Didn't want to take on a healthy Bobby Lashley.
[Corey] Theory had baby oil sprayed in his eyes tonight.
[Saxton] Oh, my God! He had baby oil.
[Corey] Theory may have permanently damaged eyesight.
[Jimmy] Right now, he can see Bobby Lashley right in front of him.
[Saxton] This is just-- it's a mauling, it's a walk in the park
right now for Theory, who--
[Corey] Who outsmarted Lashley, you can say it.
[Saxton] After Bobby Lashley had to battle Chad Gable and Otis,
then get assaulted by both of them, and look at Lashley, still firing away.
[Jimmy] Battling back.
-[Corey] Oh, no. -[Jimmy] Yes. A perfect position.
-Oh. -[Corey] Theory able to escape.
[Jimmy] Lashley not quite having the energy to get the elevation on Theory.
[Corey] Pow! Ho-ho. That's it.
That's A-Town Down. Get up. Get up.
[Saxton] Theory, looking to slam the door shut
on Bobby Lashley's championship aspirations.
[Jimmy] Bobby Lashley wants A-Town Down. Here it is!
-Oh, cradle! -[Corey] Wow!
-[Jimmy] The inside cradle! -One, two, three.
He got it!
-[bell dings] -[Bobby Lashley's theme song plays]
[Rome] Here is your winner,
"The All Mighty"
Bobby Lashley!
[Jimmy] Beautiful cradle comeback from "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley.
[Saxton] How about that?
Theory threw everything he possibly could at Bobby Lashley.
A gauntlet match, three opponents, bad ankle,
and Bobby Lashley overcomes it all.
[Corey] Unbelievable ending to this gauntlet match-up.
Lightning quickness by The All Mighty.
Blink and you'll miss it,
and picture-perfect cradle from Bobby Lashley,
pins Theory to win the gauntlet match
and earn himself a golden opportunity
a week from Saturday, streaming live on Peacock,
"The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley
will challenge Theory
for the United States Championship.
[Saxton] Think about this. A Bobby Lashley who was less than 100 percent
just pinned Theory.
What's going to happen at Money in the Bank
when The All Mighty is all ready to go 100 percent,
feeling healthy and challenging Theory
for the United States Champion?
I think we got a new champ at Money in the Bank.
I can't believe I'm admitting this publicly,
but I'm a little worried for Theory.
Well, everybody's looking for their opportunity at Money in the Bank.
A big opportunity earlier tonight.
A Fatal 5-Way for the opportunity
to face Bianca Belair for the RAW Women's Championship
at Money in the Bank.
[Corey] It seemed as though Big Time Becks had victory in her grasp,
but once again, Asuka would play spoiler,
eliminating and spoiling Lynch's chances tonight.
It seemed then that Becky Lynch was ready to punch her ticket,
but Liv Morgan was a step ahead.
But just when Liv saw daylight,
Carmella slammed the door shut,
and the most beautiful woman in all of WWE
can now call herself challenger
to Bianca Belair's RAW Women's Championship in Sin City.
[Saxton] I will admit I am shocked
that Carmella pulled it off,
but, indeed, it is official.
A week from Saturday at Money in the Bank,
The EST, the RAW Women's Champion, Bianca Belair,
will defend against Carmella.
With me right now is the RAW Women's Champion, Bianca Belair.
Bianca, were you surprised by Carmella's win earlier tonight,
making her your next opponent at Money in the Bank?
Mm, yes and no.
I mean, she's been gone away for a while, but you know what?
She showed up and showed out in that Fatal 5-Way tonight.
I mean, Carmella, she's always been an amazing competitor.
She's a former Money in the Bank winner,
a former tag team champion, and women's champion,
so I'm not about to underestimate her.
I'm going to treat her exactly like I would treat Rhea Ripley.
I stay ready so I don't have to get ready, no matter who it is,
because the EST of WWE
is the strongest, the fastest, the roughest, the toughest, the quickest
the greatest, the best.
[laughs]
-Always ready, huh, Bianca? -[groans]
Well, you better watch your back, because Mella is Money.
[Saxton] At least we can say a warning shot was fired by Carmella.
[Miz's theme song plays]
[Jimmy] Well, she has Bianca Belair ready to go.
[Rome] Please welcome the host of Miz TV,
The Miz.
[Jimmy] Just when Corey's night couldn't get any better.
[Corey] It just went from great to awesome.
[Jimmy] Well, The Miz, as always, promises the WWE Universe must-see TV,
has hosted a new episode of Miz TV with tonight's guest,
"The Phenomenal One" AJ Styles.
That's a combustible combination.
We'll see it on Monday Night RAW next.
[Miz's theme song plays]
Welcome to the most must-see WWE talk show in history.
-Welcome to… -[crowd yells] Miz TV.
Miz TV.
I am anxious to get to the bottom of what's been going on
with my guest, so let's bring him out here.
Get up out of your seats for…
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.
[AJ Styles' theme song plays]
[Corey] It can certainly be argued
that Styles has been in something of a slump recently.
Certainly not having much success,
particularly as pertains to The Judgment Day.
[Saxton] AJ Styles' long-term friend Finn Bálor
essentially turning his back on AJ Styles,
joining The Judgment Day,
you can think back to last week in the spectacular encounter
that Styles had with Seth Rollins,
but falling short of qualifying
for the men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
It's certainly a frustrating time right now, it's got to be for AJ Styles.
[Corey] AJ Styles, a Grand Slam Champion in WWE,
likely a first ballot Hall of Famer when his day comes,
but, right now, Styles needs to figure out
how to get back on the horse, how to dust himself off
and remember how to be phenomenal.
[Jimmy] But with a legacy that even The Miz has to respect,
AJ Styles has--
[Corey] What do you mean "even The Miz"? What's your problem?
The guy's dressed better than you, his wife's hotter than you,
he's smarter than you, he's got a better talk show than you.
Please have a seat. Thank you very much.
Ladies and gentlemen, AJ Styles.
[crowd cheering]
You know, you've been going through some issues as of late,
starting with Edge brutally attacking you
heading into WrestleMania.
Then, when you tried to get payback on him,
he used the numbers game by starting The Judgment Day.
So, what did you do?
You went out and got an ally in Finn Bálor,
but Finn Bálor then joined The Judgment Day.
Then cut to last week.
You wanted to punish Seth "Freakin" Rollins so bad
for what he did to Cody Rhodes
that it cost you the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
And, to top it off, earlier tonight,
your former tag team partner,
7'3", 403 lb giant… "Nigerian Giant"
Omos qualified for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
AJ, not gonna lie,
I'm embarrassed for you.
I mean, I, a two-time Mr. Money in the Bank…
I would not let an opportunity like that slip through my fingers.
All right. Okay. Okay. Okay.
Did you just bring me out here to your little show
to get a rise out of me?
'Cause if you're trying that, you're going about it wrong.
No, no, no. AJ, AJ, you have me wrong.
See, the reason why I invited you to Miz TV,
so that the young, naive University of Nebraska students
-could get a-- -[crowd booing]
Could get a preview…
of what it's like to become a failure.
[crowd booing]
Was that supposed to sting a little bit? Is that what that was?
Okay. They're young, but they're not naive.
If anyone's naive, Miz,
I'd say it's probably you.
[crowd cheering]
Obviously, you don't watch college football
because if you did, you would know that this is Cornhusker country.
[crowd cheering]
And…
[crowd chanting] Go Big Red! Go Big Red!
[Saxton speaks indistinctly]
You see, I got your back,
but since we're speaking about corn,
um, you must feel like a failure
knowing that your wife
married a guy with tiny, little popcorn balls.
Maybe like that, I don't know.
This is not becoming a thing.
Your tiny, little balls are becoming a thing, I'm just saying.
No, this is not a thing!
-I'm pretty sure it's a thing. -It's not a thing!
Are Miz's tiny balls a thing or not?
[crowd yelling] Yeah!
-They're so small. -I do not have tiny balls!
My balls, I have the most massive, gigantic, python-sized balls,
and let me tell you something, AJ.
I am the only two-time Grand Slam Champion
in the history of this company.
I have more wins than you can dream of.
The guy that we're talking about bringing the 20 years Cena Celebration?
I beat him in the main event of WrestleMania.
I have a beautiful wife in Maryse, a perfect family.
We… We reinvented reality TV
with Miz and Mrs.
And a brand-new episode comes directly after Monday Night RAW,
yes, tonight, on the USA Network.
I am a success.
[Corey] Oh, brother.
[crowd booing]
[Saxton speaking indistinctly]
But, what I want to know, AJ,
is what does it feel like to be a huge disappointment?
You see what he's doing, right? Everybody sees it?
He's trying to get me to lose my cool,
pop off, and do something rash. That's what you want.
But I'm not playing your game, Miz.
Listen, I admit things haven't went my way.
I'm not in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match,
and that's on me, I accept that.
One of my best friends left me high and dry,
that was too sweet,
and then I got caught up in the Cody Rhodes-Seth Rollins saga,
and again, I lost that match, and that's on me.
I've been through adversity before.
How do you think I became phenomenal?
[crowd cheering]
You see, here's the thing, Miz.
When I get disrespected,
I don't come out to my little show
and run my little mouth like you do.
No, um… I do this.
-[all exclaiming] -Oh! Miz down.
[Jimmy] Microphone to the head from The Phenomenal One.
[Corey] Completely uncalled for.
-What a cheap shot. -Oh!
[Corey] That's Ciampa!
Ciampa just drilled Styles
from the blindside.
[Jimmy] As he has done week after week.
[Saxton] Look at The Miz.
It seems as though Miz has been taking notice of Ciampa
here on Monday Night RAW.
[Jimmy] Welcome back to Monday Night RAW,
and during the break, it was made official,
AJ Styles versus Ciampa,
after that attack from Ciampa on AJ Styles at the end of Miz TV.
[Corey] But we are being joined at ringside,
here at our commentary desk, by one of the stars
of the hit reality series, Miz and Mrs,
which airs when?
[Miz] Directly following Monday Night RAW, this show right here.
-[Saxton] Cover by AJ Styles. -So, in about 30 minutes,
-it's going to be on. -[Corey] You don't have to
-change the channel? -They can stay right here.
It's funny, it's exciting, it's family-oriented, it's amazing.
It's awesome, dare I say.
[Saxton] This was before the break where Ciampa assaulted,
blindsided AJ Styles.
[Miz] You want to talk about assault?
What about AJ Styles punching me in the face
for no particular reason, might I add?
[Saxton] I got a question for you.
Did you know that Ciampa was going to be out here?
[Miz] Absolutely not. I had no idea.
I haven't had a conversation with Ciampa ever in my life.
[Jimmy] Dropkick from AJ Styles, right to the chin of Ciampa.
[Saxton] You certainly had a look of appreciation
after Ciampa blindsided AJ Styles.
[Miz] Well, of course, after I was blindsided by AJ Styles, yes.
That was amazing, what Ciampa did, and I think that's incredible,
and I think he has a lot of potential here in the WWE.
[Jimmy] The last few weeks, Ciampa has been carrying out blindsided attacks.
-[Miz] Did you see that? -[Corey] Wow.
[Jimmy] A lot of them favoring you, The Miz.
Mustafa Ali, same thing, a blindside attack,
you've become known for that.
[Saxton] Here's what I'm trying to understand,
Miz, you brought AJ Styles out here for--
-[all exclaim] -[Miz] Pin him.
Pin him. Pin him. Pin him. Get to it.
[Jimmy] Shoulders down, kick-out just in time from AJ Styles.
[Saxton] Take another look here at the impact of that nasty knee.
[Miz] If you've been watching Ciampa, every strike just means something.
It's just vicious and brutal.
[Saxton] Here's what I'm trying to figure out, Miz.
Why'd you bring AJ Styles out o be on Miz TV in the first place?
All you did was verbally shame him the entire time.
Here's what I'm trying to find out. Why are you at the commentary table?
Because you bring nothing to the table.
[Jimmy] Neckbreaker, and a cover from Ciampa!
Quick kick-out from AJ Styles. Going after it again.
[Corey] Why don't you have a strongly-worded conversation, Byron,
with AJ Styles, who insisted on trying to humiliate Miz on his own show?
My job is to ask the hard-hitting questions,
things that other people will not ask.
And that's what I was asking AJ Styles.
[Saxton] You called him a disappointment, you said he's embarrassing.
[Miz] Has he not been as of late?
Has this been "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles that you know,
and that you love, and that you cheer for?
Has he been phenomenal the past couple of months?
[Saxton] He's fallen short a couple of weeks.
That doesn't take away what he's accomplished.
So is he a disappointment? Look at this-- Look at this wrenching by Ciampa.
[Corey] Falling short, something Miz knows nothing about, I might add.
[Miz] Thank you very much. I appreciate it.
-I have to sit a certain way. -I understand. It's all relative.
[Jimmy] Oh! The Phenomenal One, beautiful clothesline…
-Because of my massiveness… -[Jimmy] …flooring Ciampa.
…because of my huge, gigantic massiveness, I have to sit a certain way.
[Corey] Alleged.
[Miz] My wife said so.
[Jimmy] AJ Styles, a beautiful flying clothesline…
looking to put Ciampa away.
[Corey] Across the back of Ciampa's head.
-[Jimmy] To the cover. -[Miz] Kick.
[Jimmy] A kick-out, but Ciampa definitely suffering,
feeling the effects on the back of his neck.
[Saxton] There's never a shortage of a competitive spirit
when it comes to AJ Styles, despite being attacked earlier on.
[Corey] There has been a shortage of victories recently, Byron,
and that was Miz's point.
I looked at Miz, and what Miz was doing during Miz TV,
it's like a sports psychologist…
…trying to get to the root of AJ's problem.
[Saxton] I'd hate to have a psychologist like that.
[commentator speaks indistinctly]
[Jimmy] Thinking Fairytale Ending. Oh!
[Saxton] There we go.
[Jimmy] Oh, look at the counter, the strength from AJ Styles.
[Corey] Brutal landing.
[Saxton] You look highly concerned over there, Miz.
[Miz] Yeah, that was a move, a very good move.
[Corey] Now, we're gonna have to watch it again.
-[Miz] Pow. -Right on the jaw of AJ Styles.
[Jimmy] Ciampa almost had him.
[Corey] I completely agree.
[Jimmy] And AJ Styles battling his way back to his feet.
We talked about the recent failures,
but he's been nothing but resilient throughout his career.
[Saxton] Styles now. Styles in position. Styles ready to strike.
[Jimmy] Ready to hit the Phenomenal Forearm,
right to the face of Ciampa.
Shoulders down,
-a much-needed win for AJ Styles. -[bell dings]
[AJ Styles' theme song plays]
[Rome] Here is your winner, "The Phenomenal" AJ--
-Whoa, whoa, whoa! -[Saxton] Oh, no.
-Pele Kick. -[all exclaiming]
[Jimmy] Miz going for the cheap shot, paying for it.
-[Saxton groans] -[Corey] No, no, no, no.
-[Jimmy] Yes! -This is unnecessary.
[Saxton] It's very necessary. It's needed. I'd say required.
[Jimmy] Styles Clash, face down goes The Miz.
[Saxton] What was all that talk about AJ Styles
being a disappointment, being a failure?
Oh, he looks good in those shades.
[Corey] AJ doesn't have what it takes to become a reality star like Miz.
[Jimmy] He certainly has what it takes to beat Ciampa.
An incredible victory for the Phenomenal One
after being humiliated by The Miz.
[Saxton] It's all about how you bounce back,
and AJ Styles bounced back tonight,
and to The Miz's expense.
Much-needed momentum for AJ Styles.
Right now, on Monday Night RAW,
if there is a person who personifies momentum,
it is Veer Mahaan, and so much of his momentum
has come at the expense of the Mysterios.
[Corey] This was last Monday, one-on-one with Rey Mysterio.
The power of Veer Mahaan was simply too much for Rey Mysterio.
[Saxton] The same fate that so many victims
have suffered at the hands of Veer Mahaan.
That Cervical Clutch, and another victory for The Lion.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest, Veer Mahaan.
[crowd booing]
Veer, last week, you defeated the legendary Rey Mysterio
in a match that came after a series of your assaults
that some are calling brutal, gruesome even.
Only some?
That's a shame.
Because what I did to the Mysterio was just the beginning.
WWE has never seen hunger like mine before.
[scoffs]
I love carnage.
No one knows how to stop me
because I can't be stopped.
WWE… [speaking in Hindi]
[crowd chanting] What?
I will not be stopped
until there's nothing left to pick up on the bone.
Fear Veer.
[Veer Mahaan's theme music plays]
[Corey] In any language, an absolutely ominous warning
from Veer Mahan,
who has run roughshod over Monday Night RAW
since his arrival.
[Jimmy] Well, he says he's a lion,
but another lion looking to hunt tonight.
A Money in the Bank qualifying match,
Asuka versus Becky Lynch.
Becky Lynch denied her opportunity earlier tonight,
-gets a second chance and a last chance-- -[Corey] Okay, Jimmy. Shut up!
[Rome] WWE Universe, welcome to the Big Time.
-As you were. -[Saxton] Feel better now, Corey?
[Corey] Sure do. It's cathartic.
[Becky Lynch's theme music playing]
-[Corey] Okay, let's tell the truth. -[Jimmy] Yes.
[Corey] Becky Lynch has had several opportunities
to right the trajectory of her career and Asuka has spoiled them all.
[bell dings]
[Rome] The following is a Money in the Bank qualifying match.
Introducing first, from Dublin, Ireland,
"Big Time" Becky Lynch.
[Corey] The good news is, pretty soon,
Mike Rome's gonna have to start getting hair in funny places
in thinking about-- well, you know.
Anyway, we're talking about Big Time Becks versus Asuka.
The winner will advance to the women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
There can only be one.
Next.
[Jimmy] Well, it's official.
Next Monday night on RAW,
it will be Kevin Owens versus Elias
or Ezekiel, or Elrod?
The whole family coming out, I imagine?
[Corey] I heard Elrod's the most dangerous.
I can't confirm or not.
Maybe Kevin will be able to give us an update after the fact.
I feel bad for Kevin, the last honest man in WWE.
[Saxton] Can't say that with a straight face.
[Corey] Just did.
[Jimmy] There's a face full of malice.
"Big Time" Becky Lynch awaiting Asuka.
This is what is on the line,
an opportunity at the women's Ladder Match at Money in the Bank
a week from Saturday.
[Asuka's theme song plays]
[Jimmy] This has been the thorn in Becky Lynch's side since her return.
[Rome] Her opponent from Osaka, Japan,
Asuka.
[Corey] This is more than a thorn in the side of Becky Lynch.
This is like a full rose bush right in front of your front door.
-Every morning you-- -[all exclaiming]
[Saxton] There we go.
[Jimmy] Match has not even officially started and attacked by Becky Lynch.
[Corey] Asuka should have known this was coming.
[Saxton] This shows you how much Asuka has gotten under the skin
of Becky Lynch week after week.
We got to get in the ring.
[Corey] Tonight, Big Time Becks is going to exorcise her own demon.
Come inside. Come inside.
[Jimmy] Becky Lynch at the Triple Threat
at Hell in a Cell feels that Asuka robbed her of that opportunity.
[Saxton] I think that attack by Becky just fired up Asuka.
[Jimmy] Earlier, the same thing
-in a Fatal 5-Way Match where-- -[bell dings]
-[Corey] Here we go. -[Jimmy] We're under way.
[Saxton] Asuka unleashing now on Big Time Becks.
[Jimmy] Money in the Bank qualifying match,
Asuka versus Becky Lynch.
Thinking armbar already.
-It is straight. -[Becky groans]
[Saxton] Becky trying to maneuver herself.
Shoulders down, Asuka escapes.
[Jimmy] Thinking Dis-arm-her.
[Corey] Nice escape by The Empress of Tomorrow,
and a stomp to the hip of Becky Lynch.
[Jimmy] Both of these superstars acting like this a two-minute match.
[Corey] Both understanding the stakes.
It would behoove you to win the match in short order
with minimal damage, that's the goal every night.
The difference being, tonight,
whoever wins this match will be added to the field
of the women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match,
which, as we all know, can change careers.
It can change lives.
Because in those briefcases are contracts for guaranteed championship opportunities
at the time and place of the holders' choosing.
-[Saxton] Becky Lynch picking up speed. -[all exclaim]
[Jimmy] Sliding right into the face of Asuka,
but we know how technical, how tactical, how experienced these superstars are.
This is more akin to a brawl, tonight.
[Saxton] You can throw technique out the window.
The emotions running incredible high,
blatant disregard for the rules.
[Jimmy] Let's face it, the last few weeks, Becky Lynch has been unhinged,
talking about her comeback, everything stacked against her
[Corey] Becky has not been unhinged.
Becky has every reason to be upset,
because every step of the way,
every time Becky thinks she's going to put her career
where it's supposed to be, Asuka's ruined it.
[Saxton] No, no, no. Becky Lynch has just not been able
to deliver when it matters be most, Corey.
[Jimmy] Whoa! Beautiful shot from Asuka.
[Saxton] Becky Lynch has been in a slump,
and the problem is, Becky is blaming everybody else but herself.
[Corey] I haven't heard Becky blame anyone but Asuka.
[Saxton] Earlier tonight, she blamed Bianca Belair
for stealing a victory at Hell in a Cell. Pay attention.
-[grunts] -[Jimmy] Beautiful shot to the ribs.
And Asuka has been willing to turn that screw on Becky Lynch over and over.
Calling crybaby Becky Lynch, always trying to get under Becky's skin.
[Saxton] Exactly. Asuka's in the head of Becky Lynch.
Becky Lynch has been so mentally disrupted,
she's lost her way, she's lost her sense of self.
[Jimmy] Well, tonight, she has a chance at redemption
if she can overcome Asuka tonight.
They split matches before Hell in a Cell.
[Saxton] Asuka looking for a superplex on Big Time Becks.
[Jimmy] At the Triple Threat, it was Bianca Belair retaining her championship.
[Corey] This is a must for Lynch. Tonight, Becky must win this match-up
because I don't know how many other opportunities Lynch is going to get.
[all exclaiming]
-[Saxton] Lynch is rocked. -[Jimmy] To the cover, shoulders down.
Kick-out from Big Time Becks.
To your point, Corey, yeah, only so many spots,
only so many opportunities for that coveted spot
at Money in the Bank.
[Saxton] You wonder now as Becky is receiving these nasty kicks from Asuka.
[Corey] Oh, straight right. That might have broken Asuka's jaw.
My goodness.
[Jimmy] All power moves from Becky Lynch tonight.
[Saxton] So much vitriol between these two.
[all exclaiming]
[Jimmy] Over the top and onto the floor goes Asuka.
[referee] Come on, let's go. Inside.
One.
[Jimmy] Welcome back to the University of Nebraska,
and this crowd here treated to an incredible match,
a Money in the Bank qualifier
between "Big Time" Becky Lynch and Asuka.
[Corey] Winner will advance to the field
in the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
a week from Saturday, streaming live on Peacock.
Becky Lynch and "The Empress of Tomorrow" Asuka,
giving it their all.
[Saxton] This is the second time both Asuka and Becky Lynch
have competed here tonight.
Earlier on, involved in a Fatal 5-Way Match.
[Corey] That just goes to show you how valuable Money in the Bank contract is.
The winner of the Ladder Match,
a week from Saturday, will earn a guaranteed opportunity
for the title at the time and place of their choosing.
It can truly alter a career.
-[Jimmy] Cradle. -One, two--
[Saxton] Again, an 85 percent probability of successfully cashing in
that Money in the Bank contract,
so it's virtually a guarantee if you do win it.
[Jimmy] It's worth everything to these two superstars,
and it's showing tonight.
[Saxton] Remember, Asuka knows what it's like to be Ms. Money in the Bank.
[Corey] You're absolutely right, Byron.
Asuka was Ms. Money in the Bank
when Becky Lynch relinquished her RAW Women's Championship
to The Empress of Tomorrow.
[Jimmy] As Becky Lynch says, "I handed Asuka my title."
-She regrets it to this day. -[Saxton] Oh, that might be the knockout.
-[all exclaiming] -[Jimmy] Beautiful kick.
[Corey] German suplex, Lynch in trouble.
Becky's eyes are glazed over.
[Jimmy] Asuka letting everyone know it's not over yet.
[Saxton] Hip attack to Lynch.
-To the cover, this might be it. -One, two--
[Saxton groans]
[Corey] Becky Lynch able to survive a little longer,
and you can see the frustration on the face of Asuka.
[Saxton] Boom, a hip attack delivered.
You wonder if Asuka's starting to close in on a victory here
and punch her ticket to the women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
[Corey] You may be right, Saxton. Asuka looking for the Asuka Lock.
Becky Lynch, well aware it's coming.
[Saxton] Nice reversal. Lynch now with the Asuka Lock.
[Jimmy] She's got both hooks in.
Asuka Lock almost sunk.
[Corey] I don't think-- Yeah, not completely.
[Jimmy] Vulnerable… Oh, roll through ankle lock.
[Saxton] So many different weapons in the arsenal of The Empress of Tomorrow.
[Jimmy] Beautiful roll out, but that stepover keeps the pressure on the ankle.
[Saxton] Asuka continuing to hold on.
Will not relinquish the hold.
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] Face-first into the middle turnbuckle.
Lynch is hurt badly.
[Jimmy] The damage done on that left ankle…
Every time Becky Lynch has talked about Asuka, it's been with venom.
-Cover. -One, two…
[Jimmy] Getting that right shoulder up.
It's been with venom, it's been with spite when she's talked about Asuka.
[Corey] With very good reason, because Asuka has shown that she's an ingrate.
Becky Lynch relinquished the RAW Women's Championship
to the then Ms. Money in the Bank
because Becky went to become a mother,
and she came back, and all Asuka has done is torture Becky Lynch.
[Saxton] Asuka sees an opportunity just like Lynch did
she came back at SummerSlam, okay?
[Jimmy] Asuka, vulnerable now.
Oh!
[Saxton] Asuka out of the way.
[Jimmy] Beautiful move at the last second.
[Corey] Asuka Lock applied in the ropes.
Got a break by the official's count of five,
a great deal of damage can be inflicted in that much time.
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] Asuka headed up to the top floor.
[Jimmy] Oh, beautiful dropkick right to the jaw,
-has Becky Lynch flat. -One, two--
[all groaning]
[Saxton] Half a second away for Asuka.
A half a second away from punching her ticket to Money in the Bank.
[Greaves] Take another look at this missile dropkick right on point.
Caught Lynch, I believe, right in the chest.
Tremendous impact, and now, Asuka in control
with Lynch on the outside, looking for respite.
[Saxton] Lynch out of the way, both competitors on the apron.
[Corey] A kick right to the shin.
Oh, no. Oh, no.
This will be lights out for Becks.
[all exclaiming]
[Jimmy] Leg drop right across the throat.
[Corey] Great counter, preventing certain disaster.
One.
[Saxton] Becky Lynch, now striking from the apron…
-[all exclaiming] -…eats a knee for her troubles.
[Corey] I could see Becky Lynch's eyes.
They rolled back in her head for a moment.
[referee] Three.
[Corey] My goodness, Asuka got all of the knee. Watch this.
Here comes Lynch,
Asuka throws this knee, bang, right under Becky's chin.
I'm telling you, I could see her eyes roll back.
-[Jimmy] The count is up to seven. -[Saxton] Up to seven, you're right.
-[Jimmy] Becky-- -[Saxton] Two seconds!
[crowd] Nine!
[Jimmy] Both back in.
[Corey] Wow. Lynch on instinct and instinct alone.
Both women preserving their chances
to head to the women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
[Jimmy] Corey, how much is the animosity from Becky Lynch
keeping her going right now? Inhuman.
[Corey] At this point, it's instinct from both women. They've both done this--
[Jimmy] Oh, thinking Man-handle Slam.
-Becky has her. -Cover.
One, two-
[Becky grunting]
[Saxton] Both these ladies thinking, "i cannot lose."
[Corey] Becky wants the Dis-arm-her.
[Saxton] Asuka reaching for the bottom rope.
Oh, tried to break it.
-Counter roll-up. -One, two--
-[all exclaiming] -[Corey] Did you hear that?
[Jimmy] Everyone did. This has got to be it.
-One, two, three. -[Corey] That's it.
[bell dings]
[Asuka's theme song plays]
[Rome] Here is your winner, Asuka.
[Jimmy] A gutsy performance from The Empress of Tomorrow.
That was heart.
[Corey] Asuka has now joined the field…
that continues to evolve
for the women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
one week from this Saturday, streaming live on Peacock.
Could the Empress of Tomorrow repeat?
-[all groaning] -[Saxton] This was the final blow.
The final stand for Becky Lynch,
and three seconds later, Asuka finds herself one step closer
-to earning the title. -[screams]
Listen, Asuka knows what's at stake.
-The Money in the Bank contract. -[Saxton] Calm down, calm down, calm--
And Becky Lynch continues to unravel before our very eyes.
Asuka's going to contend
for the Money in the Bank contract,
for an opportunity for a title shot
at the time and place of the holder's choosing.
It can change careers, it can change lives.
Becky Lynch--
[Jimmy] It has altered the mind of Becky Lynch.
That's what it has done.
[Saxton] This was the worst-case scenario for Becky Lynch.
Once again, not only falling short of going to Money in the Bank--
[Corey] It may have just changed Becky Lynch's career,
and not for the better.
[Saxton] Well, Asuka's career could very well be changed
because The Empress of Tomorrow
is heading to Money in the Bank.
[Asuka's theme song plays] Bank.