[intro music playing]
[John Cena] Then.
[Ric Flair] Woooo!
-[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.
["Greatness" playing]
[Jimmy] With the WWE Universe still buzzing from an epic SummerSlam,
the fallout continues tonight in Houston on a Monday Night Raw as big as Texas.
-["Celtic Invasion" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] And it just got even bigger.
[Rome] Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome "Big Time" Becky Lynch!
[Saxton] Becky Lynch is one reason for all the buzz that came out of SummerSlam,
and as you can see, wearing the wounds of what was an incredible battle
for the Raw Women's Championship.
[Jimmy] Wounded but defiant. The reason for that sling,
an absolute war with Bianca Belair for the Raw Women's Championship.
Let's take a look at it.
[Corey] The stakes are at an all-time high in Nashvegas.
[Saxton] Bianca Belair knows she has to defeat Becky Lynch.
[Corey] Another absolute classic.
Nissan Stadium is rocking.
[commentators] Oh!
[Corey] Two fists-full of braid.
[Jimmy] Manhandle Slam.
Oh!
[Corey] Pure disbelief on the face of "Big Time" Becks.
[Jimmy] KOD!
[crowd yells] One, two, three!
[bell ringing]
[Saxton] Redemption belongs to The EST,
who is still your Raw Women's Champion.
[Jimmy] More than a match, Bianca Belair has earned the respect of Becky Lynch.
-["Deliverance" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Corey] What?
It has been over a year.
[Saxton] Bayley is back.
Hello, Bianca!
You remember me?
["Kombat" playing]
[Corey] What?
What the hell is Dakota Kai doing here?
-["Tokyo Shock" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] What in world is happening right now?
[Corey] And IYO SKY is at SummerSlam.
[Saxton] All eyes locked on the Raw Women's Champion.
You think I was going to come back by myself like an idiot, huh?
I got the best in the whole damn world.
[Saxton] Oh!
Oh, look at this standoff.
[Jimmy] Bianca Belair and Becky Lynch ready for a fight.
[Corey] What an unbelievable turn of events to kick off SummerSlam.
[Saxton] So much still to unpack over what we witnessed
two nights ago at SummerSlam.
[Corey] We almost see the heartbreak on the face of Becky Lynch.
[crowd chanting] Becky! Becky! Becky!
Houston, welcome to the Big Time.
[crowd cheering]
Now, in everything that I do, I give it my all.
And in the past, I've talked about hitting rock bottom,
and I've talked about not knowing who I was
when I lost the title at WrestleMania.
But at SummerSlam, I am happy to say
i finally remembered who the hell I am.
[crowd cheering]
It ain't in the fancy clothes
and it ain't in the constant need for glory or validation. No.
It is in the determination.
It is in the persistence.
It is in the relentlessness.
It is in owning every mistake that I've ever made.
It is in the pursuit to be better today than I was yesterday.
[crowd cheering]
And so, when I separated my shoulder at SummerSlam, and that's what it is,
I had two choices.
I could either give up, or I could give it everything that I had.
And so, I grit my teeth and I fought through
20 of the most painful minutes of my career.
And as painful as those minutes were, and believe me, they were painful,
it wasn't as painful as the realization
that I had become so separated from reality.
And sure, sure, sure, I did what I had to do,
and not only for myself, but so that we could create
the greatest Women's Division that we ever had.
[crowd cheering]
For all of those women who work their asses off
every single week in the back.
And so, when the referee counted to three, with my shoulders flat to the mat,
I knew that I had given my best,
but my best just wasn't good enough that night.
But I am reminded that I am not defined by one match.
No, I define the match.
And I am not defined by any title. I define the title.
And I will not be defined by any man.
I define the man.
[crowd cheering]
And so we start a new era.
And we start a new comeback story, and it starts now.
But first, I want to give credit and I want to give thanks to the woman
who has pushed me every single week for the last year
to be the B-E-S-T that I can be.
Bianca Belair, get your ass out here.
["Watch Me Shine" playing]
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] The woman who, after an incredible performance,
an incredible defense, earned the respect of "Big Time" Becks.
[Jimmy] For once, happy to answer the call from Becky Lynch.
[Corey] A shocking display of respect from Becky Lynch to Bianca Belair
in the closing moments this past Saturday night.
Bygones are bygones.
Healthy respect between two top-tier competitors.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting] EST! EST! EST!
You know what, Becky?
You not only defined the man…
but you are The Man.
[crowd cheering]
Hold it down, B. I'll see you soon.
[crowd chanting] Becky! Becky! Becky!
[Corey] The ultimate sign of respect.
Lynch conceding the ring to The EST, the Raw Women's Champion.
[Saxton] All class right there by Becky Lynch.
Now, I have nothing but respect for Becky Lynch.
[crowd cheering]
Now, I know some people may be questioning how that could possibly be,
and you best believe that I have never forgotten about all the times
that she is shaking my hand
just to use the other one to smack me right in the face.
But I have never wanted to be handed anything.
I mean, this title is only worth
the amount of work that I put into keeping it.
Becky Lynch, oh, she made me work for that.
So, yes, I shook Becky Lynch's hand after our match at SummerSlam
because now there's a level of mutual respect there.
And to be able to gain respect from somebody like Becky Lynch?
Well, that means something.
Because I have learned so much from her,
and now I know that there's a target on my back,
but you best believe I will never be caught slipping
and that is exactly why I am still standing here
as your Raw Women's Champion.
[crowd cheering]
Yeah, 'cause I stay ready so I don't have to get ready,
and I stay ready for whoever is next.
Whether that's Bayley or her little friends who thought that
it was funny to try to come and surprise me at SummerSlam again?
[Corey] What is this? Our cameras are backstage.
-What? -[Jimmy] Oh, my God.
[Saxton] That…
[Corey] That's Dakota Kai, IYO SKY and Bayley attacking Becky Lynch.
[Jimmy] An already injured Becky Lynch.
[Saxton] She's already got a separated shoulder.
Get out of here. What are you doing?
[indistinct chatter]
[referee] Hey, get her out of here. Come on.
Get her out of here.
Where'd they go? What?
It's okay, Becky. Becky, it's okay.
Are you okay? What happened? Where'd they go? What happened?
Just stay still. Just stay still, Becky.
What happened?
We're going to give you help. Just stay still.
Where are they…
Are you okay? Are you good? It's okay.
Absolutely unbelievable attack in the back.
I don't believe we just saw against an already injured Becky Lynch.
What are they trying to accomplish?
I'm trying to understand. What's the purpose?
You attack Becky Lynch. She's got a separated shoulder.
What are you trying to prove?
All we know about the motivations thus far of Bayley, SKY and Dakota Kai
is that they want some form of control here on Monday Night Raw.
What that means, we don't know yet, but maybe we'll find out later tonight.
Well, after SummerSlam, everyone angling for their opportunity.
Another team that took a beatdown at SummerSlam but are still here,
that's right, it's The Usos taking on Rey and Dominik Mysterio.
Twenty years of Rey Mysterio,
and Jimmy and Jey Uso made their name
off The Mysterios to win the SmackDown Titles.
Does it come full circle in Texas tonight
for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship?
The Mysterios versus The Usos.
[Corey] Talk about full circle, we have not seen this man in months
before his shocking return at SummerSlam to take out what he created.
The Edge has his sight set on The Judgment Day,
and the Hall of Famer joins us live on Raw tonight.
[Saxton] We'll have to find out who's next in line for an opportunity
after the United States Championship. Here's how it breaks down.
The winner of these two match-ups will face each other tonight.
So, first, we got Dolph Ziggler taking on Ciampa and Chad Gable.
The winner of that match will face the winner of our next match,
which is AJ Styles taking on Mustafa Ali and The Miz.
We're going to find out who will be
the next challenger for the United States Title.
["Crazy Town" playing]
♪ It's a crazy town full of neon dreams ♪
♪ Everybody plays, everybody sings ♪
♪ Hollywood with a touch of twang ♪
♪ To be a star You gotta bang, bang, bang ♪
♪ Bend those strings Till the Hank comes out ♪
♪ Make all the drunk girls Scream and shout ♪
♪ We love it, we hate it We're all just trying to make it ♪
♪ In this crazy town ♪
♪ Pay your dues and you play for free ♪
♪ And you pray for a honky-tonk destiny ♪
♪ You cut your teeth in the smoky bars ♪
♪ And live off the tips From a pickle jar ♪
♪ Till you find a cool new sound ♪
♪ And you smile When the record man shoots you down… ♪
[Jimmy] Everything is bigger in Texas.
You see that when you're walking around Houston.
Everything is bigger. Everything is flashier.
Everything sky high, including the Toyota Center we are in tonight.
It's also the heartland of America.
Great place to look back on the majestic history
of the United States Championship.
[nostalgic music playing]
[JBL] America, a country built on opportunity,
deserves a champion that upholds its great legacy.
A legacy of greatness…
is painted in red, white and blue.
The United States Heavyweight Title. Let me tell you about this title, brother.
The greatest have held this title.
This championship represents opportunity.
It gives me great pleasure to stand before all my fans
as the United States Champion.
[Booker T] From this point on, I will prove
that I am the best this business has to offer.
Take a look, 'cause The Hitman has proved himself one more time.
Daddy is coming home a champion!
I am the heartbeat of America!
I will be the next United States Champion!
I couldn't be more proud to be United States Champion.
[JBL] The United States Championship
has helped shape the careers of 20-plus Hall of Famers,
and will continue to do so well into the future of WWE.
-["Phenomenal" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Corey] The United States Championship, a prestigious title in this industry.
The importance of tonight cannot be overstated.
Things are about to get phenomenal.
[bell ringing]
[Rome] The following contest
is a Triple Threat Match scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Gainesville, Georgia,
weighing in at 218 pounds,
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles!
[Jimmy] Kicking off our commercial-free first hour
is a man who knows the United States Championship well.
Three-time champion, AJ Styles.
[Saxton] In many ways, holding the United States Title
has defied much of the success that AJ Styles has had
-here in WWE. -["Problematic" playing]
[Rome] Next, from Chicago, Illinois,
weighing in at 182 pounds,
Mustafa Ali!
[Corey] United States Championship is a title that thus far
has eluded Mustafa Ali, but this is
a truly golden opportunity tonight for Ali.
[Jimmy] And how much of a motivator is that for him, Byron,
that he is not on that list of champions?
He's been this close, but never quite there for Mustafa Ali.
-["I Came to Play" playing] -[Saxton] When Ali returned to WWE,
he set his sights on the United States Title.
He wanted to define himself on that legacy.
[Rome] Making his way to the ring, residing in Hollywood, California,
weighing in at 221 pounds,
The Miz!
[Saxton] Well, I kinda feel like this should be The Miz's walk of shame.
After what happened at SummerSlam,
how embarrassed do you think The A-lister is?
[Jimmy] Well, he might be embarrassed by what happened,
but the match itself, absolutely epic at SummerSlam with Logan Paul.
[Corey] The biggest party of the summer is about to become must-see!
Logan Paul has taken to this business like a duck to water.
This is an opportunity for The Miz to teach Logan Paul a lesson.
[Jimmy] Gamesmanship from The Miz.
[Saxton and Jimmy] Oh.
[Corey] That is just blatant disrespect.
[Jimmy] Skills on top of skills for Logan Paul.
-[Saxton] Paul wasting no time. -[Jimmy] Moonsault over the top!
Ciampa with a cheap shot.
[Saxton] Styles serving as the equalizer here.
-Oh, no. -[Corey] No. No, no, no.
[Saxton] Logan Paul is about to risk it all.
[Jimmy] Oh, no!
Skull-Crushing Finale. To the cover.
-[crowd yells] One, two, three! -[bell ringing]
[Saxton] The headline reads, "Logan Paul was better than The Miz."
[Corey] This is like salt in the wound. Miz is already feeling the pain.
[Jimmy] Speaking of salt in the wound, you lose to a social media Superstar,
they're going to go on social media and crow about it.
I've done a lot of crazy stuff in my life,
but what happened this past weekend at SummerSlam
is by far the coolest thing I've ever done.
I am so addicted to this sport, I think I might have found my calling.
Guys, I called the WWE execs, I told them, "Let's make it official."
We got a multi-year, multi-event deal coming.
I'm going to be performing all over the world, traveling everywhere.
Just the energy and adrenaline that I feel inside that ring
with a jam-packed stadium? I want more.
I don't know where or when it's going to be just yet,
but when I get in that ring, it is going to be massive
and you do want to watch. This is history in the making.
I could not be happier to be a part of this universe,
and I'll see you guys soon. Peace.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] I know I can't wait to check out the latest episode of Impaulsive,
which drops tomorrow.
Logan talks his SummerSlam experience,
and guess what, guys? His special guest, Triple H "The Game" on Impaulsive.
You're not going to want to miss
the number one podcast in the world tomorrow.
[Saxton] Look at how unraveled The Miz is, and, of course,
remember we also found out at SummerSlam
that apparently AJ Styles providing some training assistance to Logan Paul
which allowed Paul to earn that victory over The Miz.
[Jimmy] Yes, but it's not just about the humiliation--
[Corey] Very wisely, Miz getting involved from the outside and--
-[Jimmy] Oh. -[Corey] Styles makes The A-lister pay.
[Jimmy] You see the ribs taped up, already a factor.
[Saxton] Bruised body, bruised ego for The Miz.
AJ Styles and Mustafa Ali--
[Corey] Styles could be looking for the Styles Clash. Ali knows it's coming.
Ali doing his best to fight out, and Miz playing spoiler to Styles.
[Jimmy and Corey] Oh!
[Jimmy] Once again, working on the outside.
They are massive!
-[Saxton] Watch out. -[Jimmy] Oh, Mustafa Ali.
[Saxton] Remember the history between Ali and The Miz.
Ali actually defeated The Miz when he returned to WWE a few months ago.
[Jimmy] Yeah, but The Miz a big part of why he fell short
in the United States bid against Theory. Constant attack by Miz and Ciampa.
[Miz groans]
[Corey] Great scenario for Ali and Miz at the moment.
AJ Styles has been isolated to the outside of the ring.
Oh, good night, sweet prince.
[Jimmy] But for Mustafa Ali, Corey, you got to wonder
as we see the speed of his attack.
[Corey] Can we just talk about
the masculinity being displayed by The Miz?
First, he turns out Ali's lights,
but the fact that Miz is just gutsy enough to compete tonight at much less than 100%
after being humiliated by Logan Paul,
and the people still have the gall to question Miz's manhood?
[Saxton] I say it every week, just embrace it,
and number two, I think The Miz is trying to save face.
He knows he got embarrassed against Logan Paul.
He didn't expect to lose to Logan Paul
so now he's doing whatever he can to say, "I'm all right,
'cause I'm a champion again."
[Corey] What a warrior The Miz is. This is inspirational.
[Saxton] A warrior with tiny discos.
[Jimmy] You can't question the guts of Miz being here.
[Corey] Take a look at this.
What's good for Ali is good for Styles in Miz's opinion,
-and here comes The A-lister. -[Jimmy] Oh, at a full sprint, no less.
[Corey] All these hillbillies are just motivating Miz
with their disrespectful chants.
[Jimmy] You just said it, Corey. Shoulders down for AJ Styles.
-[Saxton] Nasty. -[Jimmy] Into the counter right hand.
[Saxton] Remember, guys, this is just the first part.
Whoever wins this match will go on to face the winner
of the Dolph Ziggler, Ciampa and Chad Gable Triple Threat Match,
then the winner of that match will earn the opportunity
to challenge Bobby Lashley for the United States Title.
[Jimmy] This is the first step of many in a dangerous Triple Threat.
Corey, you said it, what's good for Mustafa Ali.
This could be a great opportunity for him.
He doesn't have, right now, the Hall of Fame résumé
of AJ Styles or The Miz, but both guys are compromised.
[Corey] Right now, Jimmy, Mustafa Ali is not even in the damn ring,
and you're worried about Miz and Styles.
Now Ali picking the bones, very wisely, but you're right, Jimmy,
Ali is a guy who has always scratched and clawed
for every opportunity that he could possibly achieve.
[Jimmy] With athleticism like that.
[Saxton] Oh!
Face-first goes Ali, and The Miz right there with a nasty boot.
Beautiful DDT. To the cover.
One… Two…
[Corey] Oh, and if only Miz had the power to hook the leg,
this one would definitely be over.
[Saxton] Clearly, The Miz, less than 100% in this match-up as we take another look.
First, the impact from Styles to Ali and then, Miz clearing house,
taking out both Ali and Styles.
[Corey] He calls that The Must-See-DT.
[Saxton] The Must-See-DT. Oh, my gosh.
[Corey] Here come the world-famous It Kicks.
[Saxton] Right on cue.
[Jimmy] And it's shot after shot to the chest of AJ Styles.
[Saxton] The Miz, of course, a two-time United States Champion in his own right.
[Jimmy] Oh!
[Corey] The kick connects. The Miz is rocked.
Ali now going to take advantage of the situation,
but Styles not about to go down without a fight.
[Saxton] This is the nature of a Triple Threat Match.
You got very little reprieve, your head on a swivel.
-Look at the physicality we're seeing. -[Corey] I think Styles may have just
turned Ali's lights out again with that slap.
-[Saxton] I think you're right. -[Corey] My God.
I'm pretty sure Ali forgot his own name right there.
[Jimmy] Slapped him into next week's Monday Night Raw.
We'll see him there.
[Corey] The official might want to check on Ali. Ali's on Dream Street.
[Jimmy] Oh, but enough wherewithal to knock Miz off the apron.
[Corey] Apparently, dropkicks still works on Dream Street.
[Saxton] Ali, more in the tank than we thought.
-[Corey] Ali's rocked. -[Saxton] From the outside in.
[Corey] Glassy eyed. You got to appreciate the guts of Ali.
[Jimmy] Oh! Cost him just a little bit on that explosive dropkick.
[Corey] But Mustafa's guided by instinct alone right now.
[Saxton] Styles with The Miz. Oh!
[Corey] Credit to Ali.
-[Jimmy] To the cover. -One, two…
[Jimmy] Oh, just in time to kick out. Now on The Miz.
One, two…
[Jimmy] The Miz, enough in the tank to get out before three.
[Saxton] Ali giving himself the best chance possible with both options
as we take another look here. Ali delivering that neckbreaker.
[Corey] It wasn't as precise as we're used to seeing.
Again, Ali is hurting badly right now,
but this is a great display of iron will staying in this fight.
[Jimmy] AJ Styles, Mustafa Ali and The Miz,
and it's Mustafa Ali back to his feet first.
[Corey] Oh, I don't think is a smart decision,
Ali, not in your current state.
[Saxton] This is just pure instinct from Mustafa Ali.
This is all he knows.
[Jimmy] Yes, but slow to climb to the top turnbuckle, Byron.
[Corey] A lot of time being spent for Miz to recover.
[Jimmy] Oh, 450, nobody home.
Oh!
[Saxton] And Miz right there to catch Styles.
[Jimmy] A Pelé kick over the top.
[Saxton] Oh, man.
[Corey] And now Miz in danger of being excluded
from the conclusion of this Triple Threat match-up.
We have got a huge crowd here in the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas,
to watch Styles, Ali and Miz do battle
in the first of two Triple Threat Matches tonight.
The winners of each will collide.
The winner of that earns an opportunity to become the United States Champion.
[Saxton] And I assure you the current United States Champion,
"The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley, keeping close tabs on this match-up.
[Jimmy] Setting up the Phenomenal Forearm. No.
Well, Miz not allowing that to happen.
Oh!
Those compromised ribs right into the table.
Poor Miz, he's having a hard time catching his breath,
not to mention the pure agony.
-And Ali. -[Saxton] Oh, my gosh.
[Corey] Styles is finished.
[Jimmy] AJ Styles absolutely laid out.
[Saxton] Ali just delivered a tornado DDT onto AJ Styles on the outside of the ring.
[Jimmy] Mustafa Ali didn't land well either.
[Corey] Look at this.
Whipped down. AJ spiked hard on the outside of the ring.
I'd be shocked if AJ gets back into this match in any fashion.
-[Saxton] Well, if you're Ali-- -You've got to capitalize.
-Get the win. -[Saxton] Can't waste any time.
[Corey] This is your moment, kid.
[Jimmy] Miz can't take a full breath, taped up and hurting.
This is the opportunity for Mustafa Ali, biggest of his career.
[Saxton] Grit your teeth and go for it, Ali.
This could be your time. Oh…
-[Jimmy] Skull-Crushing Finale- -[Corey] But Miz's ribs.
-[Jimmy] Oh! -[Corey] Come on, Miz, you got this.
If he could've gotten up, you could count to ten right now.
Ali's down, but Miz has to fight through the pain.
[Jimmy] If he can get on top of Mustafa Ali, this is over.
[crowd] One, two…
[Jimmy] Just enough left. That delay in getting on top of Mustafa Ali also.
[Corey] Miz was lying in wait for that Skull-Crushing Finale.
99.9% of the time, that's going to earn The Miz the win,
but, obviously, the damage from Logan Paul and the frog splash
through the announce table two nights ago at SummerSlam still playing a factor.
[Jimmy] It didn't look like he was able to get that full twist
to be able to have a full impact on the Skull-Crushing Finale.
[Corey] Just delivering the maneuver
requires Miz to land face-first, essentially.
[Saxton] The Miz gingerly maneuvering Ali to the corner with more offense in mind.
Oh!
[Corey] There is no quit in Mustafa Ali, no doubt about it.
Can Ali realize his dream, take the next step?
[Saxton] Here's a window of opportunity right now for Ali.
He's got Miz all to himself. On the top rope.
[Jimmy] 450. Oh.
-Oh, right into the Styles Clash. -[Saxton] What the--
[Jimmy] To the cover. One, two, three. A comeback win for AJ Styles.
-[bell ringing] -["Phenomenal" playing]
[Rome] Here is your winner, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.
[Corey] It looked as though tonight may have belonged to Mustafa Ali,
but in the end, the veteran presence, the wherewithal,
and capitalizing on the perfect opportunity
just helped AJ Styles take one massive step
toward becoming United States Champion.
[Jimmy] Byron, the resilience of AJ Styles to get back in this match, unbelievable.
[Saxton] Take another look here. Ali connected with the 450,
the right place, right time,
a phenomenal sequence here by AJ Styles. Styles Clash.
Three seconds later and AJ Styles is one step closer
to once again becoming United States Champion.
[Corey] The recurring theme this past Saturday night at SummerSlam
seemed to be chaos, chaotic. Unpredictability.
And tonight has been no different.
[Jimmy] Still to come tonight, the winner faces AJ Styles
later tonight for the United States Championship opportunity.
Ciampa, Dolph Ziggler and Chad Gable.
[Corey] The winner will advance to meet AJ Styles,
and someone will have the opportunity
to step up to "The All Mighty" United States Champion.
Incredible start to tonight, but it wasn't about this match that got us started.
What got us started was a show of respect from Becky Lynch
followed by an assault in the back.
[women grunting]
[Corey] After Becky Lynch had respectfully given the ring
to the Raw Women's Champion, "The EST" Bianca Belair,
Bayley, IYO SKY and Dakota Kai
with a premeditated attack and assault backstage.
And The Man is not in good shape.
[Saxton] Becky Lynch already suffering from a separated shoulder
after her match at SummerSlam.
An understandably concerned Bianca Belair.
-Becky, don't move. -We'll help you up. Just stay still.
[Saxton] You can only imagine the condition that shoulder's in.
She hit me with the chair and then I was trapped in the chair.
If you could please give some ice and something…
I have to look. I know. I know.
I told you. That's all we have to do.
Just, we… we are in control.
Excuse me, Bayley. Can you explain why you targeted Becky Lynch?
Oh, targeted? Is that what she thinks?
She's conceited.
This isn't about Becky and this is not about Bianca.
This is about us.
And you'll see what I mean soon enough.
[crowd booing]
-What's up? -What up?
Ladies. Ladies.
Where are they going? Trying to leave?
Jimmy, Jey, how do you feel about your chances of defending
your Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles tonight
against The Mysterios just days after SummerSlam?
Same as they always are, Sarah. 100%.
SummerSlam was business as usual for The Bloodline.
-We done beat The Street Profits. -Again.
Roman beat Brock.
Again.
And tonight, The Usos are going to beat The Mysterios.
Again.
Because they're the twos…
And We The Ones.
["Visionary" playing]
[Jimmy] Understandable confidence from The Usos.
Another man brimming with confidence at all times,
justified or not.
Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
The Visionary all smiles tonight.
[Rome] Please welcome Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[Corey] He is a visionary.
He is a revolutionary.
He is Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
And Rollins even had cause to celebrate this past Saturday night,
leaving Riddle in heap once again.
[Jimmy] We've seen it before, the savagery on display from Seth "Freakin" Rollins,
but never has he been more savage than he has been against Riddle.
[Saxton] Riddle just been through a grueling battle here.
Wait a second.
[Jimmy] Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[Saxton] Riddle falling prey to Seth Rollins,
who he will face at SummerSlam.
Rollins, Stomp.
[Jimmy] This attack, far from finished.
[Saxton] No, no, no!
[laughs maniacally]
[Kayla] We have breaking news.
Riddle has suffered a brachial plexus injury.
As a result of this,
Seth "Freakin" Rollins versus Riddle at SummerSlam
has been postponed.
[Cole] 48,000 WWE fans at Nissan Stadium
for the biggest event of the summer.
Wait a minute. What the hell--
What is he doing here?
[Riddle] I'm not medically cleared to compete tonight,
but my best bro, Randy, always told me not to take crap from anybody.
And that means pieces of trash like Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
So, Seth, get your ass out here, bro.
["Visionary" playing]
[Cole] WWE officials trying to separate the two.
Good luck.
[Corey] Riddle kicking the hell out of The Visionary.
[Cole] Was kicking the hell out of The Visionary.
You can't Stomp him again. Not again.
You're going to break his damn neck.
[all clamoring]
[Jimmy] And no surprise, Riddle aggravating his injury,
still not medically cleared.
[Saxton] We certainly wish Riddle the best and a speedy recovery.
Welcome to Monday Night Rollins.
And I am your host for tonight's festivities.
I am The Visionary.
I am The Revolutionary.
-I am Seth-- -[crowd yells] "Freakin" Rollins
[cackles] And tonight, my friends,
is a night of celebration.
Because we don't have to see
and we don't have to hear that idiot,
"The Original Bro" Riddle.
[cackles]
Now, look, I'll give credit where it's due, guys.
It takes a lot of guts doing what Riddle did at SummerSlam,
showing up when he's not cleared, calling me out,
but there is a thin line between being gutsy and being stupid,
and Riddle has crossed the stupid line more times than I can count.
But there's a silver lining to all of this.
Riddle has wanted so badly
to be like his big bro, Randy.
And now he's on the shelf with a career-threatening injury,
just like Randy.
[laughs]
And there's another silver lining to all of this as well.
Now that Riddle is out of the picture,
I can turn my attention to Roman Reigns…
[crowd cheering]
…and the Undisputed WWE Championship--
["Bring the Swag" playing]
[Corey] Wait a minute. I wanted to hear what Rollins had to say.
[Saxton] Well, I wanted too as well,
but Rollins getting interrupted here by The Street Profits.
[Jimmy] Street Profits with a serious walk right now.
No, no, no.
No, shut it down. Shut it down.
Shut the music. No cups. Shut it down. Don't say a word.
Do not say a word. Look, I know you-- Don't look at them.
Stop it.
[crowd cheering]
Hey, I know you guys are boys with Riddle,
but what happened to him at--
Shut up. I told you to shut up.
Look, I know we're in Houston, we're in the Rockets' little building here,
so you guys are used to watching losers all the time,
but I don't want to share any airspace
with the biggest losers in all of WWE.
[cackles]
How many times have you guys lost to The Usos now?
One, two, three million. I've lost count. [cackles]
You guys suck so much as a tag team, you should probably break up.
[crowd booing]
So, pack it in, go back through the curtain.
This is Seth "Freakin" Rollins time, baby. [laughs]
Hey, hold up.
Didn't we beat you to become Raw Tag Team Champions?
No, don't remember that. Don't remember that.
Oh, wait, Dawks, I think I know who this is now.
Isn't this the same guy who got his ass whooped by Cody Rhodes
when Cody Rhodes only had one boobie?
Oh!
[laughs] I think so.
You shut up. Shut up.
You guys come out here for a fight?
Is that what you came out here for, huh? You want a fight?
I would love nothing more than to come down there
and Stomp both your heads into that there stage,
but there's two of you, one of me, that's not really fair.
If there was one of you guys, maybe.
So like I said, you split up, you find your way back to me,
we could do this another time. [laughs]
Or another way.
I like the way you think, Seth.
-Hey, Houston-- -[crowd cheering]
Would you like to see one of The Profits beat the crap out of Seth tonight?
-[Rollins] No, no, no. -[crowd cheering]
Hey, Seth, be careful what you wish for.
Now, we're going to figure this out a fair and proper way
because we're nice guys,
with a proper game of rock, paper, scissors.
Bring the ref on out here.
This is a joke.
It's the only time they're going to see us separated.
-Exactly. -[laughs]
Love you, bro, but it's time, though.
All right. Let's see. Ha! Here we go.
Rock, paper-- Oi!
[Corey] Looks like Montez is stepping up to the plate.
-[Saxton] Oh. -[Corey] Nearly got Stomped
before we ever have any semblance of a match.
[Jimmy] Montez Ford, though, one step ahead.
[Saxton] One step quicker than Seth Rollins apparently too.
That's right.
[Saxton] Looks like we're set for this impromptu match-up.
-Oh. -[bell ringing]
[Jimmy] There's the bell, gentlemen, Montez Ford versus Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[Corey] It looks like SummerSlam and the disappointment's
far in the rearview mirror for Montez Ford.
He's got singular focus and that is Seth "Freakin" Rollins tonight.
[Saxton] There's a lot of frustration the past 48 hours
for The Street Profits, but to your point, Corey,
you got to get back on that horse.
You got to forget about the past to move forward.
[Jimmy] Montez Ford and The Street Profits
also motivated by their friendship with Riddle
and what Seth Rollins has done to him.
Big factor for The Street Profits and Montez Ford tonight.
[Saxton] Without question, just seeing Seth Rollins come out here
-and gloat about a serious injury. -[Corey] Oh, no. A cover though.
-One, two… -[Jimmy] So close.
[Saxton] What a huge upset that would've been.
[Corey] Could have been catastrophic for the psyche of The Visionary
to be defeated that quickly by one half of a tag team.
And now, Montez Ford.
[Jimmy] Seth Rollins turning to the better part of valor now.
[Saxton] Ford right there on Rollins' tracks.
[Corey] Uh-oh. Rollins going to end this right now on the outside.
[Jimmy] Looking for the Pedigree. Great counter.
[Corey] Tez is feeling it right now.
[Jimmy] Corey, over the last few weeks,
you talked about the ability of Montez Ford,
not just as part of The Street Profits but as a standalone athlete himself.
[commentators exclaim]
[Corey] I stand by all of those assertions. I think many people realize
the potential within Montez Ford,
but right now, Rollins doing the best he can
to snuff all the potential out of Tez.
[Jimmy] And with Seth Rollins' willingness to do anything,
Byron, is always his equalizer.
[Saxton] We saw that last week.
We saw it at SummerSlam with what Rollins did to Riddle.
Nothing is off-limits
-[Corey] Oh, my God. -[Jimmy] Case in point.
[Saxton] Ribs-first into the ring post goes Ford.
Rollins could very well win this by count-out.
[Jimmy] He said to the referee, "Count him."
[Corey] Rollins driving Montez Ford ribs-first into the unforgiving ring post.
The referee's count is at eight now.
Montez in jeopardy of being counted out.
[Saxton] Oh, Ford's not going to make it--
[Jimmy] Oh, just in time.
Seth Rollins, the veteran, Grand Slam Champion,
he's going to take every opportunity.
[Saxton] We've seen gutsy performances from Montez Ford in the past,
but again, you think about everything Seth Rollins has accomplished,
the caliber of Superstar that Seth Rollins is.
[Corey] There is no substitute for experience in this game.
[Jimmy] That's what he's using so far to counter the athleticism of Montez Ford,
slowing him down.
There aren't many people in WWE
that you could say, may have an athletic edge
over Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
Montez Ford is one of those people.
Montez was blessed with athleticism from the gods.
[commentators exclaim]
[Jimmy] Case in point.
[Saxton] Montez showing some of that fire, some of that intensity against Rollins.
[Jimmy] When it comes to fire and intensity, Seth Rollins,
that vicious edge he brings out in every single match.
[Saxton] Wisely attacking the ribs of Montez Ford.
[Corey] Big-time gutbuster, that could do it.
[Jimmy] The cover.
[referee] One! Two!
[Jimmy] Big kick-out, but still pain on the face of Montez Ford
Wisely going back to it is Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[Saxton] The other factor that Montez Ford is dealing with as well is that
we know Montez Ford is primarily a tag-team competitor,
and it's very rare to see Montez Ford in a singles match.
Just think about the mindset Ford immediately had to adapt here.
[Corey] Certainly, a very different scenario for Montez Ford, and Rollins,
very wisely now, just squeezing the breath out of Montez Ford.
Minimal exertion from Rollins.
But Montez looking to find an escape route.
[Jimmy] A beautiful counter to those elbows from Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
That experience that you talked about, Corey.
It shows every time he's under attack.
[Corey] Now, Rollins has been able to turn the table multiple times in this match-up.
Every time Montez Ford starts to build some momentum,
bring together some offense, Rollins turns the ties.
You can see the malice on the face of Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[Rollins] Come on, Tez. Get up.
-Come on, Tez -Get off, Seth. He's under the ropes.
-Let's go. Back it up. -Come on, Tez, huh?
Come on, Seth, what are you doing?
[Corey] Rollins better be careful.
Montez does not take kindly to disrespect.
[Jimmy] That mental edge is something Seth Rollins is always looking for.
[Saxton] Rollins trying to hoist up Montez Ford.
He's trying to block it from the apron.
Rollins looking for a suplex.
[commentators exclaim]
[Corey] Caught Rollins right between the eyes.
Montez now from the top rope.
[Jimmy] Oh, my God, what a crossbody.
One, two…
[Corey] Rollins barely escapes.
[Saxton] Think about how much that crossbody
took out of Montez Ford in particular,
the already injured ribs of Montez Ford.
[Corey] Look at the height. That is truly superhuman.
Great accuracy. Taking Rollins down, right into the pin.
But Rollins with a little too much left in the gas tank.
[Jimmy] Just enough to kick out before three.
Seth Rollins, his eyes focused, as he said, on bigger things.
focused on The Head of the Table.
[Corey] And if you're Montez Ford, it's got to be disheartening,
to deliver the last offensive maneuver, but your opponent is up first.
That can be catastrophic for the mentality of a competitor.
But maybe not Montez Ford. 'Cause here we go!
[Jimmy] Fired up, but right into that Thai clench,
-straight into the knee, -[commentators exclaim]
[Corey] Pay up, sucker!
-[Saxton] Goodness! -[Corey] Wow.
[Jimmy] That muscle that Montez Ford has building over the last few months,
it's on display right now.
[Corey] Five across the eyes of Rollins and now,
Ford starting to roll.
Enzuigiri.
[Saxton] Oh, hoisted all the way up.
Finally, some sustained offense
-from Montez Ford. -[roaring]
[Jimmy] For the first time in this match, Montez Ford feeling it.
That might be it.
-[Saxton] Hook of the leg… No. -[Jimmy] Oh.
Ah!
[Corey] Somehow, some way, Montez needs to figure out
how to keep his foot on the gas pedal.
We've seen glimpses of greatness we've seen near falls,
This nearly ended the match-up.
A picture-perfect standing moonsault outrageous athleticism.
But Rollins not ready to quit just yet.
[Saxton] Well, continuing to fight through the pain
of those damaged ribs.
[Corey] Standing switch, Montez, able to land on his feet. Look out!
-[Jimmy] And speed on display! -[Corey] Wow!
[Jimmy] That's it, to the cover.
-Hook of the leg. -[referee] Two!
[Jimmy] Always barely finding the will to kick out.
[Saxton] Montez Ford keeps firing his most impactful shots.
[Corey] And this is where we'll find out how far out of his own comfort zone
Montez Ford truly is.
A surreal standing blockbuster takes down Rollins.
But you can see the frustration beginning to build
on the face of Montez Ford.
This is an instance where you'd love to have an Angelo Dawkins to tag in.
Maybe give them a shot.
But this is mano a mano tonight in Houston, you know,
[Jimmy] And with Seth "Freakin" Rollins, the gamesmanship, the cruelty.
You forget what heart he has and how tough he is as a competitor.
We're seeing that tonight.
[Saxton] We assumed Ford was trying to make it to the top rope.
-But Rollins thwarted those plans. -[Jimmy] Oh!
-[Jimmy] Oh, to the roll up! -One! Two!
[Saxton] Ford able to escape!
[Jimmy] Oh! Escaped right into a superkick to the jaw.
[referee counting]
[Saxton] Is Ford out? Not yet.
[Corey] Now, it seems to be Montez Ford operating on instinct alone.
But this match continues.
[Jimmy] It might be about who has the resilience
to keep going after moves like this.
-[Saxton] This is… -[Corey] Remarkable that Montez
was able to survive a superkick right on the money.
But Ford is still in this,
despite Seth "Freakin" Rollins' best efforts.
[Jimmy] This crowd here in Houston, Texas,
absolutely loving it.
-[Saxton] Rollins-- -[crowd cheering]
Taking in the moment, preparing to put it an end
to Montez Ford!
[Jimmy] Out of the way of the Stump.
[commentators groan]
[Jimmy] Rolling elbow rocks Tez.
-Rollins wants the buckle bomb. -[Saxton] Ford still fighting.
Trying to fight out of this predicament.
[Corey] Notice how Rollins refusing
to relinquish his grip to the best of his ability.
-But now, on the second rope! -[commentators exclaim]
-[crowd cheering] -[Corey] Spectacular!
[Jimmy] Tornado DDT. If he can get on top, arm over…
One, two… Oh.
[Saxton] A fortunate set of circumstances for Seth Rollins,
who managed to pop up that right foot on the bottom rope.
[Corey] We talk about ring awareness so frequently
because of how important it is.
Montez Ford would, in the opinion of many,
including myself, have a W in his pocket right now
had Rollins not been able to reach that bottom rope.
[Corey] But now, Montez Ford,
-from the top… -[commentators exclaim]
[Saxton] And for the second time, Ford just too slow,
ascending to the top and…
What does Rollins have in mind here? Uh-oh!
[Corey] Tremendous power from Seth Rollins.
Buckle bomb in the corner!
-[Corey] Into the Falcon Arrow! -[commentators exclaim]
-[Corey] Good night. Thanks for coming. -One, two…
-[Jimmy] Oh, my gosh! -[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] Somehow, Montez Ford kicks out!
-Nah. Nah! -[Jimmy] Kicking out with authority.
[Corey] Look at this first, the buckle bomb,
and Rollins following up with ease.
Falcon Arrow, shoulders down.
Both legs hooked.
But watch the surprise on the face of Rollins.
[Saxton] Rollins now with an almost crazed look in his eyes.
Determined to do whatever it takes to defeat Montez Ford.
[Jimmy] Maybe he thought he was taking on a broken Montez Ford after SummerSlam.
That is not the case.
Who wants the smoke now, bitch?
-[Saxton] Rollins… -[Corey] Nobody home!
[Corey] No way!
Do it, Tez!
-Do it! -[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] Could Montez Ford have the win of his career?
[Jimmy] All the way from the top, and onto the knees!
[Saxton] Knees right to the ribs.
[Jimmy] Stomp from Seth Rollins!
[crowd] One, two, three!
-[Jimmy] Oh my God, what a match. -[bell ringing]
["Visionary" playing]
[Rome] Here is your winner,
Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
[Corey] Wow, wow, wow.
[crowd booing]
[Corey] What a match.
What an effort from Montez Ford.
And while I'm sure it's disheartening,
Tez has no reason to hang his head tonight.
[Saxton] Montez Ford traveled to the deep waters with…
[Jimmy] No
-[Saxton] No, no, no. -[Jimmy] Oh, no. The match is over.
[Saxton] Rollins isn't done. Rollins has more in mind.
[imperceptible]
[Jimmy] Angelo Dawkins just in time.
[Corey] Thank goodness for Dawkins.
It would have been a disaster for Montez Ford.
[crowd jeering]
[Corey] Again, even in defeat, the profile of Montez Ford on the rise.
The rumors, all the speculation about what the future
could look like for Montez Ford, tonight,
Tez made believers out of many, many people,
-including Seth "Freakin" Rollins. -Yeah, without question.
Now, The Street Profits had an amazing match
with The Usos at SummerSlam.
But what was it all about?
It was all about "The Head of the Table" Roman Reigns
and "The Beast Incarnate" Brock Lesnar.
My God, was it an amazing SummerSlam.
[Corey] The energy in Nissan Stadium is palpable.
[Cole] Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar,
Last Man Standing.
[Corey] Get ready for war, Roman,
because here comes The Conqueror.
[Corey] Where is Lesnar going?
Are you kidding me?
[Cole] Brock Lesnar, he's driving a tractor to the ring.
[Corey] Oh, my God!
[Cole] Brock Lesnar, didn't waste any time
[Corey] This is gonna be ugly.
[Cole] Incapacitate your opponent
until they can't reach their feet by a count of ten.
[Corey] Everything is legal
Keep your opponent down by means necessary.
And Brock's behind the wheel of the damn tractor again.
Oh, Jesus.
[Cole] Brock Lesnar just moved the entire ring.
Oh, my God! Lesnar's lifted up the ring with Roman Reigns in it!
With a damn tractor!
[Corey] This is one of the damnedest things I've ever seen in my life.
[Cole] Hey, wait a minute!
[Corey] Jimmy and Jey Uso hit the scene.
[Cole] The Usos are just wiped out by Lesnar.
Leave him alone! That's my Tribal Chief! I've done everything for you!
Enough!
[Cole] Heyman F5'd through the table!
And now, a Spear by Reigns.
[Corey] It's like a horror movie out here.
["A-Town Down" playing]
[Cole] Oh, my God. Mr. Money in the Bank.
Theory attacking Roman Reigns.
[overlapping shouting]
[Cole] Theory, it looked like he was going to cash in,
Brock just F5'd him onto the briefcase.
[Corey] Oh!
Jimmy and Jey dropped The Beast.
[Cole] Spear by Reigns.
Brock's still in this.
Reigns with the title off the face of Lesnar.
Lesnar beats the count again.
You gotta be kidding me.
What is this man made of?
[Corey] Reigns with the championship yet again.
Don't ever come back. You ain't welcome here.
[Cole] Again, to Lesnar.
[Corey] And now The Usos assisting Roman in burying The Beast.
[all clamoring]
[bell ringing]
[crowd jeering]
[Corey] That was one of the damnedest fights
I have ever witnessed in my life.
[Cole] It took The Usos.
It took Paul Heyman.
It took Theory.
It took every piece of equipment at ringside
for Roman Reigns to continue his historic championship reign.
[Corey] The Tribal Chief,
the most dominant force in WWE.
[fireworks popping]
I woke up Sunday morning still with chills
from that Last Man Standing battle.
After we went off the air, our cameras kept rolling.
We've got some truly incredible footage of the aftermath
of the Last Man Standing Match
from SummerSlam that we will show you right here tonight
on Monday Night Raw. Trust me, you don't want to miss it.
But can you believe it?
The road doesn't get any easier for The Head of the Table.
That's right. He takes on The Scottish Warrior
And it seems like it's in The Scottish Warrior's backyard,
which is a little unfair.
[Saxton] And Drew McIntyre is hungry and ready.
to challenge Roman Reigns
for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship
at Clash at the Castle.
[hip-hop music playing]
[heavy rock music playing]
[Corey] I wasn't the only one that woke up Sunday morning buzzing
about the biggest party of the summer.
Media outlets around the globe
talking about what a success SummerSlam was
and how WWE rocked Music City.
[Jimmy] It wasn't just about the individual matches.
It was all amazing. The experience for the fans.
But the social media sensation Logan Paul,
the return of Edge, it was about the return of Bayley, IYO SKY,
Roman Reigns outlasting Brock Lesnar, pick your headlines.
[Saxton] Mind-blowing visuals,
jaw-dropping moments, all part of the biggest party of the summer.
-["Fight Me" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[bell ringing]
[Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Columbus, Ohio,
Alexa Bliss!
[Saxton] Alexa Bliss has made it clear,
she wants to find her way back to the top of the Raw Women's Division
and once again become Raw Women Champion.
[Jimmy] We just saw all the headlines.
That's what comes from a big show.
That's exactly where Alexa Bliss wants to be.
[Saxton] Well, certainly, no stranger to championship goals.
[Saxton] Well, Monday Night Raw is delivered by Pizza Hut.
No one out-pizzas the Hut.
[Jimmy] Last time we heard from Alexa Bliss,
she put everybody on notice.
"I respect the champion, Bianca Belair, but I'm coming for gold."
["The Future" playing]
[Corey] Well, you gotta get through The Empress first.
[Rome] And her opponent, from Osaka, Japan,
Asuka!
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Well, the say, when you want to be the best,
you gotta be the best.
When it comes to WWE history, one of the best,
Asuka "The Empress of Tomorrow."
[Saxton] Great start for Alexa Bliss.
[Jimmy] Who wants to claw her way back to the title.
[Corey] That's the name of the game in the Women's Division
when you've got a dominant champion like Bianca Belair.
People quite literally line up for their opportunity.
They will fight, they will stop at nothing
to earn a shot, just to step into the ring
to challenge for the championship.
The Women's Division on Monday Night Raw
getting pretty crowded in short order.
Very, very good for business.
[Saxton] We are live on Monday Night Raw.
Asuka set to go one on one with Alexa Bliss.
We're also going to find out who's gonna be next in line
to challenge Bobby Lashley
for the United States Championship.
We know AJ Styles, one step closer to that goal.
[Jimmy] Another Triple Threat coming later tonight
to decide who gets a crack at The All Mighty.
[Saxton] And this becomes very interesting for the Raw Women's Division
because, of course, Alexa Bliss wants to make her way back to the top.
But think about as Asuka, embroiled in a very heavy conflict
with Becky Lynch for the last few months.
Asuka now in a peculiar situation where she's trying
to find her way back to the championship conversation.
[commentators exclaim]
[Corey] Asuka had no problem finding the jaw.
of Alexa Bliss with that strike.
[Saxton] One of the most proficient strikers in WWE.
[Jimmy] Beautiful roll-up.
-[Corey] Shoulders not down for the moment -One, two…
[Corey] Great adjustment by Bliss.
[Jimmy] These two competitors know each other very well.
They've been part of tag teams over the last few weeks.
[Corey] Oh!
-[Jimmy] Rolling through it… -[Corey] Oh!
…right into Alexa Bliss,
[Saxton] Now some mocking of her own delivered by Asuka.
[Jimmy] Two weeks ago, they were part of a six-women tag.
They were on the same side.
[Corey] That might as well be ancient history, Jimmy,
because it's all about "what have you done for me lately."
Bliss out of the way.
-I don't think… -[Jimmy] Up to the cover!
One, two…
[Saxton] Kick-out from Asuka.
[Corey] I can tell you this.
The last thing Alexa Bliss wants to do tonight
is get into a striking contest with one of the best strikers in the game,
-male or female, -[Saxton] A daring proposition.
but right now, Alexa Bliss getting the best of Asuka.
-[Jimmy] The cover again. Hook of the leg. -One, two!
[Jimmy] The Empress of Tomorrow with the kick-out
[Jimmy] This edge of Alexa Bliss the last couple weeks.
"I came back. I did my therapy. I'm in the right place."
"Now I want to be champion again.
[Corey] Well, you know what? Here's the truth.
Alexa Bliss was not in the right place when she was a champion.
Alexa Bliss needs to get into that place,
whether it's the right place, the wrong place, Texas, California.
Wherever the hell she needs to be, figure it out.
We've seen glimpses of it.
We need sustained Alexa Bliss.
-Nobody home. Here comes-- -[Jimmy] Oh!
[Corey] And I'd say the same thing for Asuka.
Asuka has been impressive in flashes.
We've seen glimpses of The Empress of Tomorrow who was dominant.
Now that's-- What's happening,
as the Raw Women's Division becomes more and more crowded,
everyone needs to step up.
[Saxton] Rapid strikes now being delivered by Asuka,
who is stepping up in this moment.
[Corey] And dumping Bliss on the back of her neck.
[Saxton] No better chance to do it
than with two surefire Hall of Famers in the ring
[Corey] Hip attack in the corner.
The Empress beginning to roll.
-[Asuka shouts] -[commentators exclaim]
[Saxton] Right into the knee of The Empress.
-[Saxton] And now Asuka…Whoa, whoa, whoa. -[Corey] Oh, wait a second.
-Dakota, Kai, Bayley, and IYO SKY… -[bell ringing]
…have hit the ring.
[Jimmy] Attacking both Superstars at the same time.
[Saxton] Is this what Bayley alluded to earlier,
when she said, "You'll see what we mean"?
[Corey] You have to imagine that's the case.
[Jimmy] After assaulting Becky Lynch tonight.
[Corey] Again, this is all about dominance in the Women's Division.
You take it by force.
[Jimmy] Like this three-on-one?
[Corey] It's exactly how you do it. Strength in numbers.
Bayley flanked by two of the best competitors on the globe.
Bringing the fight, boom!
Nearly kicked the features off of Asuka's face.
[crowd booing]
[Saxton] Bayley directing orders to IYO SKY.
-[Corey] And now, IYO making the climb. -[Saxton] Oh, no.
[Corey] One of the most gifted high-flyers in the game.
[Saxton] With a steel chair.
[Corey] This is a way to make an impact.
[Jimmy] And here comes The EST, Raw Women's Champion.
[Saxton] Bianca Belair not wanting to see Asuka and Alexa Bliss
suffer the same fate as Becky Lynch.
[overlapping shouting]
I don't care which one of you it is.
I want a match tonight with one of you.
[crowd cheering]
["Watch Me Shine" playing]
[Corey] I mean, Bianca said she wanted a match.
[Saxton] But is she going to get a match?
[Corey] We're going to need an official decision on that.
But it looks to me like IYO SKY is pointing to herself.
[Jimmy] SKY looks like she's stepping up.
Will we see her take on The EST?
[Saxton] I hope so!
[Jimmy] Well, before the break.
It was supposed to be Asuka versus Alexa Bliss. Didn't stay that way.
[Corey] Bayley, IYO SKY and Dakota Kai
would hit the ring and lay waste to both
"The Empress of Tomorrow" Asuka and Alexa Bliss.
Watch this. Ooh! Massive kick from Dakota Kai
would take out the Empress, and it looked as though IYO
was preparing for the exclamation point
when Bianca Belair would hit the ring to make the save and issue a challenge,
moments after, to any of the three women that the champ ran off.
[Jimmy] Well, it was just made official.
The Raw Women's Champion, Bianca Belair, will take on IYO SKY.
She has answered the challenge.
[Corey] And trust me, If you have never seen IYO SKY before, buckle up.
This one could be huge.
The EST versus IYO SKY live tonight on Monday Night Raw.
[Jimmy] It just keeps getting bigger. here in Houston.
[Saxton] Now we're going to find out
another Superstar who's going to take one step closer.
to a United States Championship opportunity.
[bell ringing]
[Rome] The following contest is a Triple Threat Match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, residing in Hollywood, Florida,
weighing 218 pounds,
Dolph Ziggler!
[Jimmy] We know about the talent of Dolph Ziggler.
He's been a little bit of an X factor on Raw
Don't know his motivations.
["Renegade" playing]
[Corey] There's a man whose motivations are simple.
[Rome] Next, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, weighing 201 pounds,
Ciampa!
[Jimmy] And over the past several months,
we've really gotten to know Ciampa
as a man who's been doing the bidding for "The A-Lister" The Miz.
But trust me, Ciampa on his own is no rookie.
This is a world-traveled veteran. A former NXT Champion.
A man who can be as ruthless as anyone who walks God's green earth.
["Shoooosh" playing]
[Jimmy] When you talk about physical talent,
you gotta talk about the boss of The Alpha Academy.
[Corey] Talking to you Jimmy.
[Saxton] Now he's talking to you, Corey.
-Houston, you have a problem. -[crowd booing]
And tonight, that problem comes to you in the form of Master Gable.
A real athlete. An Olympian with a brain so big and beautiful,
it's twice the size of Texas, baby.
[crowd booing]
I'm gonna dispose of you two.
Move on. Beat that ignoramus AJ Styles.
Win the United States Championship.
Put this country on my back, again.
Don't worry, I'll represent you all
in only the way that Master Gable is able.
And when I do it, Houston, trust me, I'm not going to have to cheat.
Not like that failure of an organization known…
as the Houston Astros. Thank you!
[crowd booing]
[Saxton] Why does he make that weird face?
[Corey] What is wrong with Master Gable's face, Saxton?
[Saxton] When he says the "thank you,"
-it just does something weird and awkward. -[bell ringing]
[Jimmy] Our Triple Threat is underway.
The winner faces AJ Styles later tonight.
for a United States Championship Opportunity.
[Saxton] That opportunity--
[Jimmy] Feet on the ropes, of course.
[Saxton] Dolph Ziggler no stranger…
[Jimmy] Beautiful drop kick.
-[Corey] Cover. -[Jimmy] The cover.
And it is every man for himself in there.
[Saxton] Dolph Ziggler is the only man in this match
who has been United States Champion.
He has done so on two separate occasions.
[Corey] Right now, Dolph Ziggler, who's been an NXT Champion,
is being beaten by Ciampa,
maybe one of the greatest NXT Champions in history.
But now, Gable just battering Dolph Ziggler from behind.
[Gable] Shoosh!
[Saxton] Remember, one of these men will go on to face AJ Styles,
later on tonight to determine who will challenge
"The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley, for the United States Title.
[Corey] Take a look at this.
Ziggler looks to go up and over and is just battered from behind.
[Saxton] Temporary alliance here between Ciampa and Chad Gable.
[Jimmy] Might see a bit of that in a match like this,
but as you said, Corey, Ciampa, you might not know,
but his aggression, absolutely unparalleled.
Savage when he attacks.
Right now, Dolph Ziggler on the receiving end of it.
[Corey] Double back elbow takes down Ziggler,
but this is where it all falls apart.
There can only be one winner.
-I'm the master. I got a plan. -Shoosh!
-You don't shoosh me. -Shoosh!
-You don't shoosh the shoosher. -Shoosh!
[Corey] You don't tug on Batman's cape and you don't shoosh Master Gable.
[Saxton] Apparently, you can.
[Jimmy] The temporary alliance back on,
and Dolph Ziggler trying to fight his way back into the match.
[Saxton] Ziggler gets caught by Ciampa.
-Slingshot! Face-first. -[Corey] Oh, man.
-[Jimmy] And Chad Gable… -[Saxton] The athleticism in Gable.
[Jimmy] Rolling into the fireman's carry
[Corey] Gable looking for his escape. A couple of elbows.
[Jimmy] Greco-Roman Olympian, has him locked up, face-first.
Shoosh!
[commentators exclaim]
[Saxton] Oh, it's Ziggler!
[Jimmy] Now, shoulders down, trying to get it over with.
No… Kick-out just in time from Chad Gable.
Incredible Triple Threat.
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Welcome back to an epic Triple Threat Match.
Dolph Ziggler versus Ciampa versus Chad Gable.
The winner later tonight will face AJ Styles
The winner gets an opportunity at the United States Championship.
[Corey] Right now, we are in the midst of an absolute clinic
from both Chad Gable and Dolph Ziggler,
both very, very successful amateur wrestlers.
And now, Ciampa has joined the chat.
This does not look good for Ziggler.
[Jimmy] But if Ziggler taps right now, who would be the winner?
Ciampa trying to make sure it's him.
[Corey] Ciampa just asked himself that same question,
realizing that it would be a very, very murky victory.
Now, Gable with the clutch on all by himself.
Great reversal by Dolph.
[Jimmy] Roll through, has him on his back.
[referee counting]
[Saxton] Gable still has the ankle lock.
[Jimmy] Gable just beasting his way out, hanging on to the ankle lock.
-Aah! -[Saxton] And Ciampa from behind.
-[Jimmy] To the cover, hook of the leg. -[crowd counting]
-[Jimmy] Oh. -[Saxton] Nearly pulled it off.
[Jimmy] What an incredible victory it would be for Ciampa.
[Corey] The same could be said for all three competitors.
But Ciampa wisely picking his spot, waiting for Gable to turn his back,
and Champa made the Olympian pay.
[Saxton] Waiting in the wings for whomever wins this match
is the "Phenomenal" AJ Styles.
[Jimmy] Later on tonight, the Undisputed Tag Team Championship
on the line, The Usos versus The Mysterios.
[Corey] That could have just destroyed Dolph Ziggler's knee.
We know that Dolph's ankle has got to be in bad shape
after the significant amount of time spent in the ankle lock
of Chad Gable, and now, Ciampa going to continue
to pick apart DZ.
[Jimmy] Unfortunately, Dolph Ziggler at the receiving end of so much aggression
from Ciampa and Chad Gable. This might be it.
Oh!
[Saxton] That's got to be it. Dolph's done.
-[Jimmy] To the cover. -One, two…
-[Jimmy] Oh! -[Saxton] And Gable!
[Jimmy] Breaking up the pin is Chad Gable.
[Saxton] What kind of damage did Gable suffer, though?
[Jimmy] Gable, always a Tag Team Champion.
Raw, NXT, SmackDown.
Could he break out as an individual competitor with a win tonight?
[Corey] It's anyone's game right now as the capacity crowd looks on,
live from Houston, Texas, Triple Threat Match.
Which one of these men will go on to face AJ Styles
and perhaps earn an opportunity at the United States Championship?
[Jimmy] Right now, it's toe-to-toe, Chad Gable and Ciampa.
Ohhh!
[Saxton] Nasty shot sends Gable crumbling down to the ground.
Great strength display… Oh, it's Ziggler!
-[Corey] Dolph hit the Zig-Zag! -[Jimmy] To the cover.
-[crowd] One, two… -[Jimmy groans]
If he could have gotten more than an arm on Chad Gable,
this might be over.
[Saxton] How resourceful was Dolph Ziggler in that sequence?
[Corey] It would have been almost identical ending,
to how A J Styles won his Triple Threat Match.
Being in the right place at the right time.
Using your opponent's momentum against them.
Dolph executing a Zig-Zag
while Chad Gable was mid-suplex on Ciampa.
And I agree with you. If Dolph had enough in the tank to hook a leg,
this one might be over.
[Jimmy] That leg, absolutely shattered. You mentioned it before, Corey.
With an ankle lock, Chad Gable's been working on it.
[Saxton] Whoa! Gable sent to the outside.
-Ciampa from behind on Ziggler, -One, two…
Look at Zig! Grip of the tights.
And now, Ziggler returns the favor.
[Jimmy] Both going after the tights, but a kick-out from both Superstars.
[Corey] Ciampa thinking of Fairy-Tale Ending.
[Saxton] Eats a kick from Ziggler instead.
[Corey] Gable's gonna steal it!
[Jimmy] Hook of the leg. One, two! [groans]
And now, Dolph Ziggler with the interference.
[Saxton] All three of these men want so badly to be able
to call themself United States Champion.
[Corey] Dolph just got kneed into next week.
Backslide from Gable, shoulders down.
-One, two… -[Jimmy] Just in time
to kick out from Ciampa, another beautiful knee.
[Saxton] And now Ciampa will try the Fairy-Tale Ending on Gable.
[Jimmy] That's it. Face down goes Chad Gable.
-One, two, three! A win for Ciampa! -[bell ringing]
[crowd cheering]
[Rome] Here's your winner, Ciampa!
[Saxton] What a huge, huge victory,
and opportunity for Ciampa.
[Jimmy] Not just a huge victory,
a huge statement on Monday Night Raw.
[Corey] And now we know.
Ciampa will square off with the "Phenomenal" AJ Styles later tonight.
The winner will earn an opportunity to challenge the United States Champion,
"The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley.
[Jimmy] With a Triple Threat Match, it's all about the alliances.
Someone having your back at the right time.
When you came to The Mysterios versus The Judgment Day,
there's no way The Mysterios could've known who was gonna have their back
at SummerSlam.
[ominous music playing]
[Edge] The Judgment Day is truth.
The Judgment Day is power.
Join us, recreate yourself.
And in so doing, rewrite your career.
[Damian Priest] We can help you. We can help all of you.
[Rhea Ripley] Save yourself.
We are ready to shed the last bit of limitations
holding us back.
Which is you.
[crowd gasping]
[suspenseful music playing]
[crowd shouting]
The Judgment Day, we speak through our actions.
[Corey] The patriarch of The Judgment Day, being sacrificed before our very eyes.
[Finn] We do what we want when we want.
We're tired of playing nice.
We are tired of taking orders.
[Rhea Ripley] How does that feel? Try and control us now.
[Edge groans]
He painted himself as our leader.
And now, The Judgment Day…
[crowd booing]
…are all equals.
The future of this business
will be decided by The Judgment Day.
Dominik, your father has nothing else to offer you.
Join The Judgment Day.
Step out of your father's shadow.
Ooh, Rey Mysterio, the legend.
You know who else is a legend?
Edge. And we all saw what happened to Edge.
Rise with The Judgment Day
or continue to fall alongside your father.
-Stop! Stop! Please. I'll join. -It doesn't work that way.
The only reason you joined The Judgment Day was to save your dad.
Happy 20th, Rey.
[Rome] The following is a No Disqualification Tag Team Match!
-[Corey] Wait a second. -[bell ringing]
[Jimmy] Well, there's the bell.
[Corey] Rey Mysterio, 20 years-plus
-and hasn't lost a step. -[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] The Rhea Ripley factor.
Rhea, give me a chair!
[heavy metal music playing]
[Saxton] My gosh.
Edge is marching to the ring,
[Corey] Spear!
[Jimmy] 619 to Bálor!
[crowd] One, two, three!
-[Jimmy] Payback for The Mysterios. -[bell ringing]
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Judgment Day is on notice.
[Saxton] Edge is back!
[Jimmy] Exiled from The Judgment Day,
Edge made his triumphant return at SummerSlam,
wreaking havoc on The Judgment Day.
He will return to Monday Night Raw.
The Hall of Famer is back on Raw, and it's up next.
♪ It's a crazy town full of neon dreams ♪
♪ Everybody plays, everybody sings ♪
♪ Hollywood with a touch of twang ♪
♪ To be a star You gotta bang, bang, bang ♪
♪ Bend those strings Till the Hank comes out ♪
♪ Make all the drunk girls Scream and shout ♪
♪ We love it, we hate it We're all just trying to make it ♪
♪ In this crazy town ♪
♪ Pay your dues and you play for free ♪
♪ And you pray for a honky-tonk destiny ♪
♪ You cut your teeth in the smoky bars… ♪
["Metalingus" playing]
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Through the remains and rubble of the mountain of omnipotence,
The Rated-R Superstar
is back on Monday Night Raw.
[Jimmy] We didn't know if we'd ever see him again.
[fireworks popping]
[Rome] Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome WWE Hall of Famer,
"The Rated-R Superstar"
Edge!
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] I can't even begin to imagine the emotions, the rage, the fury
that Edge has felt over the last two months
after not only being kicked out of the group that he formed,
The Judgment Day,
but then being sidelined, by a brutal Con-Chair-To.
[Jimmy] We saw a little bit of that payback at SummerSlam,
that fury you mentioned on display.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting] Edge! Edge! Edge!
Houston, thank you for that.
[crowd cheering]
Because to be fair, for the last few months, I've been a bit of an asshole.
But that all changes now because now we both get what we want.
[crowd cheering]
I'm gonna keep this real simple.
You know, I created Judgment Day with the thought that I was going to help
underutilized talent realize their full potential.
That maybe I could pass on some knowledge that I've accumulated
over the course of my 30-year career
to Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley
[crowd booing]
Yeah, let 'em know.
[crowd booing]
And, man, I've got to be honest with you.
It felt like we were just getting started.
We were going somewhere, but, apparently
that first taste of power…
well, it clouded their judgment.
They thought they'd learned all there was to learn from me.
But they were damn wrong.
[crowd cheering]
Now, to be fair,
along with Finn Bálor, they pulled one over on me.
I didn't see it coming, and that's rare.
Put me on the shelf for a couple of months,
But if you witnessed SummerSlam,
you saw me pull myself out of the hell that you put me in.
[crowd cheering]
And now it's time to kill what I created.
Finn!
Damian!
Rhea!
I am going to end Judgment Day.
[mic thuds]
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] A clear, cryptic message to The Judgment Day
["Metalingus" playing]
Edge has vowed to kill what he created.
[Jimmy] Byron, you talk about the raw emotions.
There they are. Clear as day from Edge.
[Corey] Clear is the opposite of cryptic.
[imperceptible]
Excuse me, Rey, Dom. Great to see you guys.
And congratulations on your victory over The Judgment day at SummerSlam.
But how have you managed to shift that focus,
and preparation ahead to tonight's tag-title match against The Usos?
Kevin, the shifting is the fact that The Judgment Day are now in our rear view.
But now they must deal with Edge.
Now, Edge and I go way back,
and they have no idea what a savage Edge can be.
In fact, Edge and I were once tag team champions.
Now, you know that's a bond that lasts forever.
That's why I can't thank Edge enough for helping Dom and me
avenge our pride, como familia.
As far as tonight goes…
We are about one thing, y una cosa solamente.
[in English] Defeating The Usos
and becoming the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions.
Aquí, in Houston. Viva…
…mi raza.
[crowd cheering]
[hip-hop music playing]
[Jimmy] The focused Mysterios.
Someone else is going to need focus.
The Raw Women's Champion, Bianca Belair, a match with IYO SKY.
She answered the challenge tonight.
They will get it on, Monday Night Raw.
And it's coming up next.
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] On Monday Night Raw coming to you from H-Town, Texas.
Great sports teams, the Houston Rockets and the Astros,
absolutely killing it this year.
But one thing we want to mention is
every great athletic team starts out with one thing.
A tryout.
That's exactly what happened this past Wednesday
at the Wild Horse Saloon
in Nashville, Tennessee,
Over 50 prospective athletes
from 47 different universities tested their skills.
[Corey] Athletes from all different backgrounds,
walks of life and all over the globe, converged in Music City
to see if they had what it takes to impress our coaches.
Several WWE superstars, including WWE Champion Big E.
[Saxton] Hey, even NBA All-Star Dwight Howard tried out.
[Corey] Where everybody wants to be, if you've got what it takes.
Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome my guests,
Bayley, Dakota Kai and IYO SKY.
[crowd booing]
-Ladies, at SummerSlam, you-- -Yeah.
I know everybody's talking about SummerSlam,
but they're not talking about Bianca,
and they're not talking about Becky Lynch, are they?
They're talking about Dakota Kai, IYO SKY and me.
Look, I know it's your job to ask questions,
and I'm pretty sure all these people have questions for me,
but what did you expect?
Have you guys been watching the same show I've been watching?
Because these idiots have been on a downward spiral since I left.
So I took it as a cry for help.
They needed their Role Model.
So I took it upon myself, and I outsourced
for two of the very best in the whole world
who have waited far too long for this moment.
And we know how to play the game.
And we know what we want, and we know how to get there.
And pretty soon, we will be in full control.
[IYO SKY speaking Japanese]
[in English] Bianca, see you out there.
All right, let's go. Let's go.
["Tokyo Shock" playing]
-[crowd booing] -[bell ringing]
[Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Intruding first, from Tokyo, Japan,
-IYO SKY! -[crowd booing]
[Jimmy] Corey, you know her talent, you know her ability.
IYO SKY, the risk-taker in the ring.
[Corey] One of the premier aerial athletes in this industry.
Once upon a time, she was referred to as The Genius of the Sky.
Her arsenal is second to none.
Bianca Belair had better be prepared,
to do battle midair with IYO.
[Saxton] And think about how dangerous IYO is now
with the guidance of Bayley,
["Watch Me Shine" playing]
[Rome] And her opponent, from Knoxville, Tennessee,
she is the Raw Women's Champion,
Bianca Belair!
[Jimmy] Well, it's not often that we hear the champ issue a challenge,
but that's exactly how this started tonight.
A fired-up Bianca Belair
[Corey] Witnessed the arrival Saturday night at SummerSlam
of IYO SKY, Dakota Kai,
under the tutelage of Bayley making her return.
And obviously, the trio has ruffled quite a few feathers,
including catching the ire of The EST.
[Saxton] We also saw these three jump an already injured Becky Lynch
who suffered a separated shoulder at SummerSlam.
Bianca Belair did not want to see further damage done
to both Asuka and Alexa Bliss
and decided, "I'm gonna do something about it,
and I'm gonna do it here tonight."
[Corey] If you want to make a name for yourself in this industry,
more often than not, you've got to do it at someone else's expense,
which is why there's such a massive opportunity for IYO SKY.
Her first match on Monday Night Raw.
And she has a chance to knock off the Raw Women's Champion.
[Saxton] Goes without saying, this is a high-pressure situation
for IYO SKY.
[Corey] And we know that Bianca is the strong-est,
she's the fast-est, but when it comes to aerial ability,
IYO is unmatched, period.
[Jimmy] We are underway.
[Saxton] Belair wasting no time being the aggressor.
[Corey] What Bianca's gonna have to do, bring the fight to IYO
and keep IYO grounded.
Because the minute IYO takes flight, it's game over.
[women grunting]
[Saxton] Bianca Belair stood here earlier, said,
"Listen, I know I have a target on my back,
I know that target gets bigger week after week."
[Jimmy] IYO SKY, Bayley and Dakota Kai,
you could argue, took a moment away from Bianca Belair--
-[Saxton] Oh! -…at SummerSlam.
She'd just gotten the respect of Becky Lynch.
These three come out and take that moment away from her,
put her on the defensive.
[Corey] Belair sent over the top rope by SKY.
[Jimmy] Oh!
[Corey] Bianca hung across the top rope.
And this could be the breathing room that IYO wanted to do what she does best.
[Jimmy] Whoa! Oh, my God, moonsault!
Right on top of Bianca Belair!
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Welcome back.
We are in the middle of IYO SKY versus Bianca Belair.
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Bianca Belair challenging the trio of Dakota Kai, Bayley and IYO SKY.
IYO SKY, to her credit, accepting that challenge.
-[Corey] IYO finding out firsthand-- -[Jimmy] Oh!
…what Bianca Belair brings to the table night after night.
And The EST starting to roll.
[Saxton] How about putting a dent in this new trio for Bianca Belair?
-This trio, as said by Bayley… -Go!
…that has the ultimate goal of control here in WWE.
[Jimmy] Byron, we talk all the time on Raw about working your way up,
earning your opportunities and--
[Corey] Great counter by IYO.
[Saxton] This trio starting out antagonizing Bianca Belair.
They're not working up to anything.
[Corey] It's not like this trio hasn't accomplished anything.
Bayley herself is a multiple-times Women's Champion
IYO SKY was NXT Women's Champion.
Dakota Kai had great success all around the globe.
They're not rookies.
-They've united to form a great power. -[Jimmy] Oh!
[Saxton] Understanding the threat of all three of those Superstars
is why Bianca Belair said, "I want one--"
-[Jimmy] To the cover! -One, two…
[Corey] That could be an example of inexperience.
IYO SKY had the champion down
and took a little too long to gloat.
When she could have perhaps pinned the Raw Women's Champion,
which would immediately propel anyone to the front of the line
as a championship contender.
-[Jimmy] Well, as you said, the--- -[Corey] Takedown.
[Jimmy] Yeah, that unconventional offense of IYO SKY.
Not going directly at Bianca Belair.
Going around her, going over her.
[Corey] I'm a little surprised at the strategy thus far from IYO SKY.
I would've expected more of a stick-and-move offense.
Stick with what she does best, which is fly.
[Saxton] Oh, look at this. The power of The EST.
-[Corey] And this is exactly why. -[Jimmy] Oh!
[Corey] If Bianca can get her hands on you--
[Jimmy] To the cover, hook of the leg.
[referee counting]
[Jimmy] Kick-out from The EST.
[Corey] No matter who you are, if Bianca can get her hands on you,
she can move you.
[Saxton] Think about if you're Bianca Belair right now too,
you're just 48 hours removed from a brutal Raw Women's Championship match.
No way that Bianca's 100% here tonight.
[Corey] This is perhaps a lack of urgency-- I'm sorry.
[Jimmy] IYO SKY into the arms of Bianca Belair!
[Corey] Great power by The EST!
Oh, yikes! [laughs]
[Saxton] Nice fallaway slam delivered by the Raw Women's Champion.
[Jimmy] Just like you said, Corey.
Bianca Belair wants you moving, you're moving.
-[yells] -[Saxton] Belair hoisting up SKY!
[Jimmy] Oh!
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] May be time to finish this one. Oh!
Shoulders down.
[referee] One, two…
[Jimmy] Desperation kick-out. Milliseconds left for IYO SKY.
[Saxton] Belair knows she has IYO SKY on the ropes right now.
Extremely vulnerable.
[Jimmy] Incredible experience, incredible ability.
IYO SKY may have bitten off more than she can chew tonight!
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] Belair now, heading up top.
[Corey] We've got…
[imperceptible]
…Bayley and Dakota Kai out here.
Once again. Oh!
[Saxton] It clears the way for IYO SKY to strike.
[Corey] I don't know how much of that strike IYO got,
but it was enough to stop Bianca for the moment.
And now, SKY climbing to the top.
Exactly where IYO wants Bianca.
[Jimmy] Exactly where she's at her best! Oh, my God!
[Corey] Snap hurricanrana from the top rope.
-That's my girl! Let's go, IYO! -The EST goes down.
-[Jimmy] To the cover, this might be it. -[referee] One, two…
[Jimmy] Oh.
[Corey] And again, this is… This is the issue with IYO thus far.
She has been beaten, she has been battered.
This is a spectacular maneuver.
But IYO's not showing the urgency--
-Come on, that's my girl! Go, IYO! -…that you need to be a player in WWE.
[Saxton] Perhaps Bayley sensed that.
That's why she made her way out here with Dakota Kai.
[Corey] Could be the case.
[Jimmy] And we know about the power of The EST.
Beautiful cradle counter!
[referee] …two.
[Jimmy] Reversal.
[Saxton] Once again, Belair trying to show that unparalleled power!
[taps canvas]
-[Jimmy] Suplex and IYO SKY-- -IYO, get up!
-…right through the canvas. -[audience booing]
[Saxton] Belair trying to will herself on in this match-up.
Hoisting up IYO SKY!
Looking for the KOD!
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Great counter from IYO SKY. Landed on her feet.
[Saxton] Managed to catch herself on the apron.
[Jimmy] Now, Corey, that delay you talked about.
Not exactly the snap from IYO SKY.
And Bianca Belair getting right back in it.
[Corey] Almost like I know what the hell I'm talking about.
-Both Superstars now on the apron. -[Saxton] Highly hazardous situation.
-[Corey] Oh, no! -[Jimmy] Oh, yes!
[Corey] If Bianca lands this, this'll be the end of IYO for good.
-That's enough. -[Corey] Thanks for coming.
-Come on, IYO! -[Jimmy] Thinking suplex.
[Saxton] Concern in the eyes of Dakota Kai and Bayley a moment ago.
[Jimmy] And that German suplex position broken.
Oh, my!
[Corey] Girl, uh-uh.
-[Jimmy] Oh, yes! -[Saxton] Into the barricade goes IYO SKY!
[Jimmy] Brutality from Bianca Belair.
[Saxton] SKY's not moving.
[indistinct shouting]
Hell no!
[overlapping chatter]
[Jimmy] What is going on here?
Should be able to get IYO SKY back in the ring.
Could go around her, you're The EST.
[Saxton] Oh, look who's back!
Asuka and Alexa Bliss!
Evening up the odds.
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Welcome back to a brawl between Bianca Belair
and IYO SKY.
It isn't just the action in the ring we're paying attention to.
-Outside the ring-- -[Saxton] Oh!
[Corey] My God, what a suplex from The EST!
[Saxton] A release superplex by Bianca Belair.
[Corey] Standing moonsault!
One, two…
[Jimmy] Oh, kick-out just in time.
[Corey] Listen, I didn't think it was possible,
but as far as athleticism and aerial ability,
Bianca's maybe surpassing IYO tonight.
[Jimmy] And you see, outside the ring, Asuka and Alexa Bliss.
Coming outside to counter Dakota Kai.
[Corey] Both Bliss and Asuka victimized earlier in the evening by this trio.
[Jimmy] Bayley and Dakota Kai
[Corey] To take control of the Raw Women's Division.
And here comes more power from the champion!
[Saxton] Asuka doing whatever she can to escape this predicament,
while Belair holding on for dear life.
-[Jimmy] Trying to elbow her way out. -[yells]
-[grunts] -[Jimmy] Wow!
IYO gonna stomp right through the guts of the Raw Women's champion.
[Corey] Bayley and Dakota Kai are loving every second of it.
[Saxton] Imagine how huge this would be for the messaging,
the momentum of Bayley and company,
-if IYO SKY scored a big… -[Jimmy] Oh!
…win here tonight.
[Jimmy] Knees right to the chest of Bianca Belair.
[Corey] Here it is again.
[Saxton] That's the impact of the Raw Women's Champion.
-[referee] …two, three… -[Corey] A sickening thud upon impact.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
[commentators exclaim]
[Jimmy] Talk about a sickening thud.
[Saxton] Spinebuster delivered by Bianca Belair.
[Jimmy] Oh, knees up just in time!
IYO SKY accepted the challenge of Bianca Belair.
[Bayley] I told you, you're the best! I told you!
[Jimmy] She's showing why with moves like this.
[Saxton] Athleticism of Belair countered by the quick thinking of IYO SKY.
[crowd chanting] EST! EST! EST!
[Jimmy] The chants of "EST" led by Asuka and Alexa Bliss.
[Saxton] This is a hotly contested match-up here
-between Belair and SKY… -[Corey] Oh, good!
[Saxton] SKY grabbing at the official.
Just saw Bayley grab at the leg.
[Corey] It seems to me IYO's beginning to realize she's outgunned tonight.
Maybe not outnumbered, but outgunned when it comes to The EST.
[Jimmy] Especially when it comes to raw power.
A little bit of trickery there.
[Saxton and Jimmy] Feet on the ropes!
[Saxton] And now Alexa Bliss!
[Corey] Turnabout's fair play.
[Jimmy] Breaking it up!
[women arguing]
[Corey] Somehow, IYO's baffled.
[Saxton] These officials have got their hands full here.
[referee] What are you doing?
[Jimmy] Oh, now the ring is full!
-[Saxton] Speaking of which-- -[bell ringing]
…this completely has broken down.
[Jimmy] Oh, this match is over!
But no one's acting like it.
[Corey] It's all about the fight now.
[women yelling]
[Jimmy] Alexa Bliss, assaulted earlier in the night,
looking for some payback!
[Corey] Bayley just got her brain scrambled.
[Saxton] Oh, Alexa Bliss with an emphatic response on Dakota Kai.
[Jimmy] Bayley wanted to pick a fight on Monday Night Raw. She's got it!
Officials now trying to break this up,
get some semblance of order in the ring.
[Saxton] Good luck with that!
Six of these women trying to tear each other apart.
[crowd chanting] Fight, fight, fight!
[Saxton] Look at this scene, look at this chaos!
[Jimmy] The crowd here in Houston wants it to keep on going.
[women arguing]
Finally have them separated.
Asuka, Alexa Bliss and Bianca Belair controlling the ring.
-Stay out of our match! -Come on, no.
[referee] Break it up!
["Watch Me Shine" playing]
[Corey] There's a lot of bad blood
between these six women.
[Jimmy] But one thing we definitely know tonight,
this is far, far from over.
Harley Race, Dusty Rhodes, The Miz, Ciampa.
-United States-- -Excuse me, Miz.
Excuse me, gentlemen.
Miz, as we all saw,
things didn't exactly go your way against Logan Paul at SummerSlam.
Or tonight, for that matter, in the Triple Threat Match.
-But, Ciampa, on the other hand-- -Didn't exactly go my way?
I was cheated, and there is a big difference.
I had Logan Paul beat.
Formidable fighter, sure.
Incredible athlete, yeah.
But WWE isn't a playground for some entitled YouTuber
to cash a few paychecks.
I had Logan Paul right where I wanted him, pleading for mercy.
I had all his moves dissected and good.
Until AJ Styles blindsided Ciampa like the coward he is.
And secured Logan a tainted victory.
Now, why would AJ do that?
Was AJ training Logan to prevent me from winning?
Those are the questions you should be asking.
But tonight isn't about me. Tonight is about this man.
Tonight, AJ Styles is going to realize
that he chose the wrong side at SummerSlam.
I used to respect AJ Styles,
his accomplishments before coming to WWE,
his path to the WWE.
But he chose to support a social media influencer
who made a mockery of our home.
So tonight, when I crush The Phenomenal One's US Title dreams,
it is going to be that much more satisfying.
Look at those eyes.
The passion, the devotion.
He may not have helped me beat Logan Paul,
but I will help him become the next elite WWE Superstar
under my tutelage.
You are looking at the next United States Champion.
[Jimmy] Well, the winner earns a United States Championship opportunity.
AJ Styles versus Ciampa.
[man reading]
♪ Yeah, it feels like greatness, whoo ♪
♪ Greatness ♪
♪ Yeah, feels like greatness ♪
♪ Legendary in the making ♪
♪ Reach out and we take it ♪
♪ About to emerge, we on the verge ♪
♪ And it feels like greatness ♪
♪ Something coming, I can feel it… ♪
[Rome] Ladies and gentleman, please welcome
special guest commentator for this match, two-time WWE Hall of Famer
and former United States Champion,
Houston's own Booker T!
[crowd cheering]
[laughs] Thank you, thank you.
You know what, and host of my new show,
Smack Talk, on A&E every Sunday night.
What about that?
And you still have time to improve your golf game.
[laughs]
You're an amazing specimen, Book. Welcome to ringside.
Welcome back to the desk.
Feel the energy, baby. Feel the energy.
It's all yours. Love it, love it.
[Jimmy] Well, earlier tonight,
we know all about the Triple Threat Match.
Ciampa showing incredible skills against two veterans
to get this opportunity.
[Corey] Dolph Ziggler and Chad Gable were the opposition.
We mentioned how ruthless Ciampa can be when need be.
Just when it seemed like Gable was going to advance,
bang, big-time knee from Ciampa,
and Mr. Gable, hope you enjoy your Fairy-Tale Ending.
Driving the Olympian down, and Ciampa would punch his ticket
to the match-up we are about to see right now.
[bell ringing]
[Saxton] And now Ciampa, one win away
from a United States Championship opportunity
against "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley.
[Jimmy] And Miz in his ear, giving that last-minute advice.
And he's gonna need it.
["Phenomenal" playing]
[crowd cheering]
[bell ringing]
[Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Making his way to the ring, from Gainesville, Georgia, weighing 218 pounds,
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles!
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] The Phenomenal One looking phenomenal tonight.
An incredible finish in his match against Mustafa Ali and The Miz.
[Corey] AJ looking a little worse for wear now because it was no easy task.
It seemed as though Mustafa Ali was gonna earn the victory.
But Styles, right place, right time.
Veteran expertise, double-stacked Styles Clash.
And AJ Styles advances.
But you have to pay a little attention to how AJ was favoring his neck and shoulder
walking down the aisle.
Book, I want to start with you, I want to ask you,
as a former United States Champion, what does that title mean to you?
And what did it mean to your career and your advancement?
It definitely means you got a chip in the game.
It means that you could be next as far as being that guy.
As well as it just gives you that momentum,
-knowing that you got a chip in the game. -[bell ringing]
[Saxton] Well, AJ Styles, for years, has sustained success here in WWE.
Ciampa, a relative newcomer here on Monday Night Raw.
Booker, from what you've seen of Ciampa over the last few weeks,
what's your impression of Ciampa?
[Booker T] I like Ciampa. He has all the tools.
He checks off every box,
but tonight is a moment for Ciampa.
And as we know, with a moment, it could be here
but it could be gone just like that.
[Jimmy] Cranking on the sore neck of AJ Styles, Corey.
Is it about favoring the shoulder, the neck? Ciampa going right for it.
[Corey] Ciampa is a veteran of this game.
Ciampa has studied every member of the roster
and he is prepared for any fight in which he may find himself.
[Jimmy] Talking about experience, The Miz in the corner of Ciampa, Byron,
having a veteran like that in your ear,
veteran, let's face it, willing to do anything, that helps.
[Saxton] Again, Ciampa has adopted some of the traits of The Miz.
Which only makes Ciampa more dangerous, more threatening,
as we're seeing right here, right now against Styles.
[Corey] You're a guy who's spent a lot of time around AJ Styles in your career.
AJ hasn't necessarily had the best luck recently.
In your opinion, what's Styles need to do to turn it back around,
to regain his phenomenal form?
[Booker T] Just go back to his roots.
I mean, if you look at AJ Styles's résumé,
you see nothing but championships.
I mean, this guy knows about being at the top.
And with a guy like Ciampa, he's gonna have to watch himself
because Ciampa is looking for that breakout moment,
and this could be it,
under these bright lights here in H-Town, baby.
[Jimmy] AJ Styles used to being a target
-for the up-and-coming competitors. -[Corey] Wow.
[Jimmy] But every move, he limps afterwards.
He is definitely hurting tonight.
[Saxton] Continuing to favor the left shoulder.
Again, wearing the wounds from his match-up earlier on tonight.
[Corey] Obviously, Styles and Ciampa are battling for the right
to challenge the current United States Champion, Bobby Lashley.
Book, talk to me about Bobby Lashley. He's a guy you know very well.
How impressed have you been recently with him?
[Booker T] Bobby knows exactly--
[commentators exclaim]
[Booker T] Bobby knows exactly the position he's in going out there,
defending that US Championship,
staying close to that Heavyweight Championship picture.
That's what it's all about.
[Jimmy] Oh, my God!
[referee] One…
[Corey] This is the ruthlessness we've mentioned several times tonight.
-Oh, and Ciampa… Good God! -Oh!
[Saxton] I got you covered, Miz, don't worry.
-[Booker T] That's what you talk about. -[Jimmy] The cover, hook of the leg.
[Booker T] You talk about The Miz being in Ciampa's ear.
That's the one thing Ciampa needs. He needs somebody pushing him.
Because there's not gonna be a lot of guys in Ciampa's corner.
Miz could be the X factor tonight.
[Corey] No disagreement from me.
But here comes Styles.
Just when you think he's out of the fight, AJ comes roaring back.
[commentators exclaim]
[Corey] And again, Ciampa's done his homework.
[Saxton] Ciampa sizing up Styles.
[grunting]
[Corey] Another backbreaker. Face-first goes Ciampa.
[Jimmy] And AJ Styles giving everything to try and take Ciampa out early.
But he's paying the price physically.
He's going toe-to-toe with Ciampa.
-My eye. -It's all right.
[Booker T] You're talking about the pedigree
of guys that won the US Championship.
Going back to 1975,
the first person to wear the championship, Harley Race.
And what a great champion, guys.
[Corey] One of the toughest men to ever step foot in a ring, no doubt about it.
[Saxton] Styles up high, Ciampa on the move.
[Jimmy] Beautiful height on that dropkick!
[Corey] Sometimes you could study all the tape in the world,
but when you're confronted with something like an AJ Styles dropkick,
it's taking you out no matter what.
-[Booker T] That's signature AJ Styles. -[referee] Two.
[Booker T] Catching, moving and just--
[Jimmy] And he fights so big over the top.
AJ Styles turning the tide.
[Jimmy] Welcome back to Monday Night Raw.
A United States Championship opportunity on the line.
Joining us here, a legend, Booker T,
who knows a lot about the United States Championship and that opportunity.
I mean, I'm a former United States champion myself.
Set myself up to win the World Heavyweight Championship as well.
AJ, he knows a little bit about that,
being three-time US Champ himself.
[Jimmy] The combination attacks, gonna put Ciampa away.
[Saxton] That's so key. AJ Styles has had a taste.
He understands the feeling, he understands the pressure, as well,
that comes with being United States Champion.
[Jimmy] He is in obvious agony,
-that shoulder really bothering him. -[Booker T] Beautiful.
[Jimmy] But he's putting it all on the backburner now.
Styles fighting through the pain, Ciampa goes face-first.
[referee] One, two…
[Jimmy] So close.
[Booker T] You guys talk about AJ Styles being banged up.
Let me tell you something. That's normal in this business.
AJ Styles, he's a guy that plays at a certain level.
A-plus. We're gonna see what Ciampa is tonight,
what his in-ring IQ is here tonight.
That's what I wanna see.
[Corey] Unfortunately for both of these superstars,
the road's not gonna get any easier.
Because the winner of this will challenge "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley
for his United States Championship.
[Jimmy] Looks like it might be AJ Styles.
[Saxton] Styles thinking Styles Clash.
Might have taken a little too much time there.
[Corey] You're right, Ciampa's gonna make Styles pay.
-[Booker T] Beautiful forearm. -[groans]
[Saxton] Styles rocked.
[Jimmy] Oh, face down goes AJ Styles! To the cover!
-[referee] One, two… -[Jimmy] Oh!
[Booker T] Wow, what a combination by Ciampa.
You gotta get quicker, man!
[Corey] Look of disbelief on the face of The Miz.
[Jimmy] And focus in the eyes of Ciampa.
[Corey] Ciampa now looking to expose the knee.
Ready to go. Lock and load.
[Corey] Essentially, bone on flesh if this connects.
[Jimmy] Got The Phenomenal One in his sights.
I don't think AJ Styles knows where he is.
[Corey] Definitely not after this.
-Oh! Maybe he did. -[Jimmy] Beautiful move, roll-up!
[Saxton] Styles again now!
[Booker T] Whoa.
[Corey] A fantastic counter by Ciampa to escape.
[Jimmy] Gave up the pinning combination to go to the Styles clash.
[Saxton] Yeah, but meets a boot from AJ Styles.
Styles-- Oh, into the corner!
[Booker T] I tell you, that window was open for a minute for Ciampa,
but look like it just closed.
[Corey] Take a look at this. AJ Styles in the corner.
Suplexing Ciampa, his kidneys.
And rolling back, making direct contact with the middle buckle.
[Jimmy] The referee wisely checking on AJ Styles.
There's absolutely no quit in this man.
And the crowd here in Houston, Texas,
they're absolutely loving it, loving their home town, Booker T.
[Booker T] I tell you, man, I love this city.
But tonight, it's about… it's about AJ Styles,
it's about Ciampa, it's about the United States Champ.
It's about cashing in, baby.
That ticket, that lottery ticket, that billion-dollar ticket.
[Jimmy] Oh, and both of these Superstars want it so badly.
[Corey laughs] AJ had a lot behind that one.
[Jimmy] Styles may be prepared to cash in right now!
[Jimmy] A Phenomenal Forearm!
Oh, wow!
-That's it! That is it! -[Booker T] Beautiful!
[referee] One, two…
[Corey] Oh, wow
[Saxton] Looks like Ciampa's wasting no time.
Ciampa's wasting no time at all! Hoisting up Styles--
[Corey] Oh! That's gotta do it.
-One, two… -Oh!
[Saxton] But somehow, some way, AJ Styles--
Come on, Ref.
…still kicks out.
[Corey] Booker, how? How did this happen?
Watch this one more time.
AJ looking for The Phenomenal Forearm.
Rocked with a knee by Ciampa.
Take a look at this.
The height, and most importantly…
Beaut!
[Booker T] Well, I can only…
I can only say that's a lot of heart, a lot of will, a lot of determination.
But more importantly, just… just a lot of instinct by AJ Styles.
[Jimmy] Back-to-back unbelievable kick-outs--
-You're the one. Come on. -…from AJ Styles.
[Corey] Ever get in a position, Booker, where you were starting to doubt yourself,
if you had the ability to put your opponent away?
[Booker T] AJ Styles, I've never seen him in a position like this.
And I'm sure those thoughts may be creeping into the back of his mind.
I deserve it!
[Booker T] AJ just needs to suck it up right here.
Like I said, go back to his roots.
Know what it took to get you to this point.
-[Ciampa grunting] -[referee] Bring him in!
[Jimmy] The physical strength of Ciampa on a battered AJ Styles
seems to be the deciding factor right now.
[Saxton] Now Styles responding.
[Booker T] Ciampa got a little… little overanxious there for a second.
But he recovered real quickly.
[Corey] Great right hand to the jaw of Styles
and now Ciampa from the top.
Oh, my God, Air Raid Crash incoming.
[Saxton] Is Styles able to maneuver out?
-[Corey] No! -[Saxton] Styles…
[Booker T] Bad position, bad position right here for Ciampa!
[Jimmy] Styles Clash! Face down goes Ciampa!
[Corey] Not great ring positioning.
[Jimmy] AJ Styles got him over on his back!
One, two…
-Wait, wait! -[Jimmy] The Miz--
[Saxton] Leave it up to The Miz to save Ciampa.
Ciampa was done!
[Jimmy] Ciampa is still down.
That would have been three, that could've been ten.
[Saxton] We'd be talking about AJ Styles versus Bobby Lashley
had it not been for The Miz.
-[Corey] It seemed as though Styles… -[referee] One, two…
…had victory in his grasp.
But we talk about the X factor of The Miz.
[Saxton] Yeah, he's so proud of himself.
[Corey] Hey, listen. Ciampa's helped Miz out a lot--
[Jimmy] Oh!
[Saxton] Well, that's how you get rid of The Miz problem.
-But Ciampa right there behind! -[commentators groan]
[Booker T] Wow, man.
[referee] Two!
[Ciampa panting]
[Saxton] Ciampa, it's dawning on him. He could win this match by countout.
-[Corey] This is smart. -[referee] Four!
[Jimmy] Ciampa realizing the opportunity.
-[referee] Five! -[Jimmy] The count is up to five.
[Saxton] Styles trying to make it in.
[Jimmy] But Miz is holding onto his ankle!
[Saxton] Get off him, Miz!
[Saxton] The official up to eight, Styles has gotta hurry!
[Jimmy] Two seconds.
And in goes AJ Styles right into a knee!
-[Saxton] Styles was tied up with The Miz! -[Jimmy] Oh, no!
-The Fairy-Tale Ending! -[Booker T] That's it, guys. That's it.
-That's gotta be it. -One, two, three!
-[Saxton] A huge win for Ciampa! -[bell ringing]
["Renegade" playing]
[Rome] Here's your winner, Ciampa!
[Jimmy] With an assist from The Miz, I would say a couple of them.
[Saxton] A major assist from The Miz.
[Corey] Book, can somebody who's been there,
who's been United States Champion in the past,
who's a WWE Hall of Famer two times over,
what advice do you have for Ciampa?
[Booker T] Let me tell you something. I said this kid had talent
and it was hard for me to speak of The Miz because I've been in that situation.
If you ain't cheating, you ain't trying, man!
That's what this game is all about.
[Saxton] By the time Styles finally got up right there,
he would meet that knee from Ciampa followed by the Fairy-Tale Ending.
And now, Ciampa has punched his ticket
to face "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley.
-[bell ringing] -[Booker T] What a moment.
[Corey] Great effort by AJ Styles.
Enduring a Triple Threat Match earlier tonight,
but tonight belongs to Ciampa.
Will next week belong to him as well?
[Jimmy] That's right, to the victor go the spoils.
Bobby Lashley versus Ciampa for the United States Championship.
Ciampa squares off against The All Mighty next week.
Incredible. Ciampa earning an opportunity to take on my next guest.
And now, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the United States Champion,
"The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley.
[crowd cheering]
Bobby, certainly no rest for the champ.
And now, with Theory in your rearview,
how do you adjust your mindset, knowing that the next man up
to challenge you for this United States Championship is Ciampa?
I wouldn't have it any other way, Kevin.
I will defend this title every week on Raw if I have to.
Because I live for this.
As far as Ciampa, he deserved…
And he proved that he's a brawler.
He proved that he was tough and he's hungry.
Which makes him dangerous.
Especially that he has that little conniving Miz in his corner.
But as I said before, I will defeat anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Because I'm gonna bring some respect back to this title.
Last week, I humbled Theory.
And I have no problem giving Ciampa a reality check
by beating him up and putting him in the Hurt Lock.
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Well, coming up, blood is thicker than water,
and we have it on both sides of this championship showdown.
The Mysterios versus The Usos.
Usos started their reign at the expense of The Mysterios.
Will they get payback in Texas tonight?
It's on Raw and it's next.
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] You hear the ovation here in Houston.
For the father-son tag team.
A legacy like no other.
["Booyaka 619" playing]
[crowd roaring]
[Saxton] That legacy could be on the verge of a massive upgrade
with a headline-grabbing victory here tonight.
[Corey] A worthy first-ever father-son duo
to capture Tag Team Championships in WWE.
They could repeat history tonight.
But it will not be an easy task.
Rey and Dominik have gotta feel like they're on top of the world
after finally plucking the thorn that has been The Judgment Day
from their collective sides.
Maybe a little worse for wear physically,
but mentally, these two have to be feeling good about their chances tonight.
[Saxton] Yeah, Corey, you can make the argument that the bond
between Rey and his son Dominik's stronger than ever
after overcoming said threat of The Judgment Day.
[Corey] With a little assist from a certain WWE Hall of Famer.
[Saxton] A bit.
[crowd roaring]
[Saxton] Well, can you spot a liar?
USA's new show has four teammates battling to find out
which one of them is sabotaging their chance at $100,000.
Snake in the Grass, hosted by Bobby Bones, premieres next after Raw.
[Corey] Next week, we will be coming to you live from Cleveland, Ohio,
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
We already know that Lashley will defend his United States Championship
against Ciampa.
But the question remains,
who's rolling into Cleveland as the Undisputed Tag Team Champions?
I know I have my pick.
["Done With That" playing]
[Jimmy] It was July 18th, 2021.
Money in the Bank in Texas, Fort Worth.
That's when the title reign of The Usos started.
They took the SmackDown Tag Team Titles from The Mysterios.
[Saxton] The thing about this, 379 days later,
what kind of thoughts are going through the minds of The Mysterios,
knowing that they were the ones, they were the reason
why The Usos have had this historical reign?
[Jimmy] Well, the Usos look a little worse for wear.
They were part of an epic Last Man Standing Match at SummerSlam
that left a scene that… Corey, as long as you've been in the game,
I don't know if you've seen anything like this in your entire life.
[Corey] I don't know if anybody who's watched WWE
has ever seen anything quite like this.
This is the aftermath of what happens
when you put "The Beast Incarnate" Brock Lesnar
behind the wheel of a tractor
and let Brock do whatever the hell he wants.
Nearly destroying the entire ring.
The carnage was next-level.
There you see Roman, who managed to emerge victorious.
The Usos were tasked with carrying Paul Heyman out of the stadium,
but in the aftermath, moments earlier, being buried under the commentary table,
the ring stairs and anything else that wasn't nailed down.
The ultimate bad-ass move from Brock Lesnar.
A tip of the cap to Nashville for their support
after a hell of a fight.
Which also begs the question,
what sort of physical condition are Jimmy and Jey Uso in?
Not only did they have a grueling Tag Team Title defense Saturday night,
they also were Beast-handled by Brock Lesnar.
[bell ringing]
[Rome] The following contest, scheduled for one fall,
is for the Undisputed WWE
Tag Team Championship!
[crowd cheering]
Introducing the challengers.
From San Diego, California,
Dominik and Rey Mysterio!
And their opponents,
they are the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions,
Jimmy and Jey, The Usos!
[crowd jeering]
[Saxton] Rey Mysterio was celebrating last week,
20 years in WWE.
What a feather in the cap of his career it would be
to be one half of the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions
alongside his son Dominik.
[Corey] It would certainly be a proud accomplishment
in a Hall of Fame-worthy career for Rey Mysterio.
-But The Usos, man… -[bell ringing]
…they have reinvented the game.
Jimmy and Jey have come out here week after week.
Whether it be Raw or SmackDown or a premium live event,
and The Usos show up and deliver.
[Jimmy] But, Corey, you have to know, with that schedule,
taking on the challenges they take on--
-[Corey] Oh. God! Wow! -[Saxton] Jeez!
-[Jimmy] Well done, Rey Mysterio! -[Saxton] Rey's got tricks!
Oh!
[Corey] Kick right on the jaw of Jey Uso.
Here comes Jimmy!
[Jimmy] And Rey with another trick!
In comes Dominik!
[Saxton] Dominik about to go airborne!
[Jimmy] Taking out both Usos!
Right now, Mysterios on a roll!
[referee] Two…
[Jimmy] Welcome back to The Usos taking on The Mysterios.
And so far The Usos showing why they're The Ones,
the Undisputed WWE Champions.
Working over Rey Mysterio.
[Saxton] Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship…
-[Jimmy] Oh! -…on the line.
[Corey] Sternum-first into the top turnbuckle.
Mysterio in agony right now.
This is how The Usos turned everything around during the break.
-Rey up top, always sure-footed. -[crowd gasps]
But Jey Uso was a step ahead.
-[grunting] -And The Usos have not looked back.
[Jimmy] So far, they've done a great job of keeping Rey Mysterio isolated
and away from his son Dominik.
[Corey] Classic tag-team strategy, but it works.
[Jimmy] And, Corey, you talked about the schedule
of being Unified Tag Team Champions,
going back and forth, Friday, Monday, taking on every challenge.
You've gotta wonder when that's gonna catch up with The Usos.
[Corey] I don't know that it is.
We talked about how that schedule can be grueling
and how it can do one of two things.
It will wear you down or it will keep you razor-sharp.
And week after week, in my opinion, Jimmy and Jey only get better.
[Jimmy] We've seen the tag-team chemistry.
Obviously, growing up together, they've been doing it their entire life.
But to your point, Corey, it seems like they're next-level timing tonight.
-Everything clicking. To the cover! -[referee] One, two…
[Jimmy] Kick-out from Rey Mysterio.
Twenty years in the WWE. All heart.
[Saxton] Rey Mysterio has inspired so many Superstars in multiple locker rooms.
Done so much, and at this stage of his career, has nothing to prove.
You see that fire, you see the desire that Mysterio has,
still to add that next accolade to his Hall of Fame résumé.
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] And this is what The Usos do so well.
[commentators groan]
Let's go. Let's move.
[Jimmy] They make the claims, they back 'em up in the ring.
This might be over.
[referee] …two…
[Jimmy] Just in time, the kick-out from Rey Mysterio.
[Corey] Look how quickly Jey Uso just instinctively reaches for the tag
to his brother Jimmy.
[Saxton] Meantime, Rey Mysterio long ways away from tagging in his son Dominik.
[Corey] For Jimmy and Jey Uso, making tags is like drawing breath.
It's just what you do, it's how you survive.
It's how you've always lived.
[Saxton] Rey Mysterio trying to survive right now, multiple strikes to Jimmy Uso.
Oh, wow!
And that is the opening that Mysterio desperately needed.
[Jimmy] And Jimmy Uso down and hurting.
That left eye going right into the ring post.
[Saxton] Oh, there's a tag.
[Corey] Dominik from the top.
[Saxton] High crossbody finds Jimmy Uso.
Now, Dominik unloading on one half of the Undisputed Tag Team Champions.
[Jimmy] Yeah, fighting for the Mysterio name.
And picked on by The Judgment Day.
Finally getting his chance.
[Saxton] And for Jey Uso as well.
[Jimmy] Oh!
[Corey] Tremendous offense coming from Dom!
One, two…
[Jimmy] Just before three, the kick-out.
[Corey] Very, very impressive flurry of offense from Dominik Mysterio,
who needs to keep his foot on the gas pedal
less he get punched in the mouth.
[Saxton] This has essentially become a one-on-one match,
at least for the time being, between Dominik and Jimmy Uso.
Face-first goes Uso!
[Jimmy] And high-flying offense from Dominik.
Rocking him. Set up where we see it.
-[Saxton] Dominik… -[Jimmy] Oh!
[Corey] Dominik caught himself. That was actually great.
-[Jimmy] Excellent awareness. -[Saxton] Here's the recovery.
[Jimmy] This time, The Usos ready.
[Corey] Not so great for Dom.
[Jimmy] Counter move from The Usos.
[Saxton] Spine-first!
[Corey] Can The Mysterios get back in this?
[Jimmy] Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship on the line.
The Usos versus The Mysterios.
[Corey] Jimmy Uso looking for something big for the home run shot.
Looking for a Samoan drop.
Dominik in all types of trouble right here.
[Saxton] Dominik defiantly trying to fight out of this predicament.
But all on his own!
[Corey] Tornado DDT buys Dominik some time.
[Jimmy] Jimmy Uso trying to find out where he is in the ring.
He doesn't seem to know.
[Corey] Jimmy's a lot closer to his brother Jey
than Dom is to his dad Rey.
Both teams tag.
[Jimmy] Rey Mysterio on the run!
And down goes Jey!
This crowd here in Houston, Texas,
reacting to everything Rey Mysterio does.
[Saxton] Rey and Dominik Mysterio trying to do
what no other team has been able to do in over a year,
and that's wrestle away the Tag Team titles from The Usos.
[Corey] Seated senton by Rey.
Oh!
Forget about it!
-[Jimmy] Gotta be it, shoulders down. -[referee] One, two…
Oh, so much heart in Rey Mysterio!
[Saxton] There's always just that little something extra
that Rey Mysterio seems to have,
even after this.
[Corey] That something extra is a force in his chin.
[Jimmy] This is for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship.
Everything on the line for The Mysterios and The Usos
after a brutal SummerSlam.
These two tag teams giving it everything they have.
[Saxton] Usos defending their gold against the team they defeated.
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
[Corey] Looking for 1D. Mysterio had it scouted, counters.
And the greatest mask of all time starting to roll.
[Saxton] Jimmy Uso straight over the middle rope.
Dominik dialing up.
[Jimmy] 619!
[Saxton] Are we gonna see new champs?
Dominik, frog splash!
-One, two… -[Saxton] Come on!
[Corey] Oh-ho, baby!
It does not get any closer than that without the bell ringing!
At the last fraction of a second,
Dominik delivering a perfect frog splash.
Jimmy Uso didn't look like he was kicking out.
Jey bulldozing the pile
and keeping this match alive.
[Saxton] With The Mysterios right now, you gotta know just how close…
how close you just came to ending the historical reign.
Can't take your foot off the gas.
[Jimmy] They've got to get over that disappointment quickly.
Oh! Superkick takes out Rey!
-[Saxton] And Dominik takes out Jey Uso! -[Corey] Dominik--
Not enough of Jey. I think Dom might have injured himself on the landing.
He's favoring his ribs.
-Making the long climb. -[Jimmy] Oh!
[Saxton] Was stunted by a right hand from Jimmy Uso.
[Jimmy] That uppercut took a lot out of Jimmy. He's hanging on the ropes.
[Corey] Just a matter of moments ago, Jimmy Uso had been frog splashed.
We thought this one was as good as over.
We were ready to crown new Tag Team Champions.
But this is what The Usos do, The Usos endure.
They overcome. They weather the storm.
[Saxton] All the way to the top. Jimmy Uso looking for a superplex.
Dominik… Dominik's thwarting those plans!
Dominik firing away!
[Jimmy] Got to punch his way out.
-[Corey] Oh, my God! -[Saxton] Who's gonna get the advantage?
[Corey] Down goes Jimmy Uso. Dominik, once again from the top row!
[Saxton] Uso up, Dominik forced to adjust.
[Jimmy] And he just ran into a dropkick.
And once again, it looks like it might be set up.
[Saxton] Oh, Jey made the tag! Jey made the tag!
[Jimmy] Dominik doesn't know it!
[commentators exclaim]
[Jimmy] To the cover!
One, two, three!
-[Jimmy] The champions retain! -[bell ringing]
[Rome] Your winners, and still the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions,
The Usos!
[Jimmy] Corey, you said it. Every week, twice a week,
they are pushed to their very limits.
[Corey] Somehow, The Usos managed to adapt and overcome.
There's the tag, and that just comes down to the inexperience of Dominik.
One and done.
-No doubt about it. -[referee] One, two, three!
[Corey] Hell of an effort by The Mysterios.
But The Usos are just occupying rarefied air these days.
There's nobody gonna beat these guys.
Synergy on a different level, Byron.
[Saxton] There's no question about it. Just when you think…
Just when you think The Usos are in major peril,
just when… What the…
-[Corey] It's The Judgment Day! -[Jimmy] Oh, my God!
-Priest, Bálor and Ripley! -[Saxton] Ambushing The Mysterios!
[Corey] We thought this issue was over and done with at SummerSlam.
But clearly, The Judgment Day aren't taking defeat lying down.
[Jimmy] Torturing Dominik in the corner.
A triangle.
[Saxton] Three on two as The Judgment Day
having their way with Rey and Dominik Mysterio.
-["Metalingus" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Oh, once again!
[Saxton] Three on two no more!
Here comes The Rated-R Superstar!
[Jimmy] Going after his former disciples.
[Saxton] Remember what Edge said earlier on tonight.
He vowed to kill what he created.
He vowed to kill The Judgment Day!
[crowd roaring]
[Saxton] Edge has become unglued!
[Jimmy] We are looking at a man possessed!
And that's bad news!
[commentators exclaim]
[Jimmy] Rhea Ripley!
[Saxton] Rhea shoved Dominik Mysterio in the way of Edge.
[Jimmy] I don't know if Rey knows that.
[Corey] Rey's gotta understand, that was not Edge's intent at all.
[Rhea Ripley] Who's your papi, Dom?
-[Corey] Ripley brilliantly… -[Saxton] Let's take another look, guys.
Damian Priest putting the boots to Dominik Mysterio.
It was a three-on-two advantage for The Judgment Day
against The Mysterios.
And then came the equalizer, from "Rate-R Superstar" Edge.
[Corey] Edge would flatten Bálor and engage with Priest.
Fisticuffs. Priest sent to the outside.
[Saxton] Now, watch this right here. Rhea Ripley…
Right there, shoved Dominik Mysterio in front of Finn Bálor.
And there was no way Edge could stop himself
when he was on the way to deliver that Spear.
[Jimmy] Dominik ate all of that spear.
Right now, being attended to
by medical staff and his concerned father.
[Saxton] See the pain etched on the face of Dominik Mysterio.
[Jimmy] After an incredible match,
an absolute assault from The Judgment Day yet again. ysterio.