1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,399 [intro music playing] 2 00:00:04,466 --> 00:00:05,399 [John Cena] Then. 3 00:00:06,833 --> 00:00:07,666 [Ric Flair] Woooo! 4 00:00:07,733 --> 00:00:10,166 -[glass shattering] -[The Rock] If you smell… 5 00:00:10,233 --> 00:00:11,633 -[bell tolling] -[Cena] Now. 6 00:00:14,799 --> 00:00:17,300 -[Triple H] The king of kings… -[Cena] You can't see me… 7 00:00:17,366 --> 00:00:18,400 [Cena] Forever. 8 00:00:22,933 --> 00:00:24,000 Together. 9 00:00:30,799 --> 00:00:32,900 [Corey] It has been over a year. 10 00:00:32,966 --> 00:00:34,733 Bayley is back. 11 00:00:34,800 --> 00:00:37,100 I know. Everybody's talking about SummerSlam. 12 00:00:37,166 --> 00:00:40,900 [Corey] Bayley, Iyo Sky, and Dakota Kai. 13 00:00:40,966 --> 00:00:43,466 This is truly surreal. 14 00:00:43,533 --> 00:00:45,566 But they're not talking about Bianca 15 00:00:45,633 --> 00:00:48,033 and they're not talking about Becky Lynch, are they? 16 00:00:48,099 --> 00:00:49,300 [Corey] Oh, my God. 17 00:00:49,366 --> 00:00:54,633 Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, and Bayley attacking Becky Lynch. 18 00:00:54,699 --> 00:00:56,833 [Jimmy] An already injured Becky Lynch. 19 00:00:56,900 --> 00:00:58,266 [Bianca] Where they go? 20 00:00:58,333 --> 00:01:00,099 -It's okay, Becky. -It's okay, Becky. 21 00:01:00,166 --> 00:01:01,099 Are you okay? 22 00:01:01,166 --> 00:01:05,933 They're talking about Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, and me. 23 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:07,733 And we know what we want. 24 00:01:07,800 --> 00:01:12,466 [Corey] Oh, wait a second. Dakota Kai, Bayley, and Iyo Sky have hit the ring. 25 00:01:12,533 --> 00:01:14,399 [Bayley] And we know how to get there. 26 00:01:14,466 --> 00:01:17,766 [Corey] This is all about dominance in the Women's Division. 27 00:01:17,833 --> 00:01:19,333 You take it by force. 28 00:01:19,399 --> 00:01:23,100 And pretty soon, we will be in full control. 29 00:01:23,166 --> 00:01:25,866 [Corey] Iyo making the climb to the top rope. 30 00:01:25,933 --> 00:01:27,266 [Saxton] With a steel chair. 31 00:01:27,333 --> 00:01:30,666 Here comes The EST, Raw Women's Champion. 32 00:01:31,733 --> 00:01:34,666 I don't care which one of you it is. I want a match tonight. 33 00:01:35,899 --> 00:01:39,766 -[intense music playing] -[Jimmy] Iyo Sky versus Bianca Belair. 34 00:01:39,833 --> 00:01:41,600 [Corey] This is what Bianca is going to have to do, 35 00:01:41,666 --> 00:01:44,466 bring the fight Iyo and keep Iyo grounded, 36 00:01:44,533 --> 00:01:47,366 because the minute Iyo takes flight, it's game over. 37 00:01:47,433 --> 00:01:50,266 -Oh, my God. -[Jimmy] Moonsault. 38 00:01:50,333 --> 00:01:54,233 [Corey] Once upon a time, she was referred to as the genius of the sky. 39 00:01:54,300 --> 00:01:56,033 Her arsenal is second to none. 40 00:01:56,100 --> 00:02:00,066 [Jimmy] Iyo Sky into the arms of Bianca Belair. 41 00:02:00,133 --> 00:02:02,966 [Corey] The EST starting to roll. 42 00:02:05,233 --> 00:02:06,933 We've got company. 43 00:02:07,000 --> 00:02:09,833 Bayley and Dakota Kai out here. 44 00:02:09,900 --> 00:02:12,033 -[crowd boos] -[Saxton] What is going on here? 45 00:02:12,100 --> 00:02:14,100 -[crowd cheers] -Oh, look who's back. 46 00:02:14,166 --> 00:02:15,833 Asuka and Alexa Bliss. 47 00:02:15,900 --> 00:02:18,400 [Corey] It seems to me that Iyo is beginning to realize 48 00:02:18,466 --> 00:02:20,200 she's outgunned tonight. 49 00:02:20,266 --> 00:02:21,666 [Jimmy] A little bit of trickery there. 50 00:02:21,733 --> 00:02:23,933 -[Saxton] Feet on the ropes. -[Corey] Feet of the ropes. 51 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:27,299 -[Saxton] Now Alexa Bliss. -[Corey] Turnabout's fair play. 52 00:02:27,366 --> 00:02:29,733 -[Jimmy] Now the ring is full. -[bell rings] 53 00:02:29,799 --> 00:02:32,799 This match is over, but no one's acting like it. 54 00:02:32,866 --> 00:02:35,000 Officials now trying to break this up 55 00:02:35,066 --> 00:02:37,166 to get some semblance of order in the ring. 56 00:02:37,233 --> 00:02:38,799 [Saxton] Good luck with that. 57 00:02:38,866 --> 00:02:42,600 All six of these women trying to tear each other apart. 58 00:02:42,666 --> 00:02:46,966 [Corey] There's a lot of bad blood between these six women. 59 00:02:47,033 --> 00:02:49,666 [Jimmy] This far, far from over. 60 00:02:56,833 --> 00:02:58,066 [Raw's music plays] 61 00:02:58,133 --> 00:03:02,266 [Corey] The triumvirate of Bayley, Dakota Kai, and Iyo Sky 62 00:03:02,333 --> 00:03:05,266 has the entire women's locker room on edge. 63 00:03:05,333 --> 00:03:08,600 Tonight, questions will be answered about their future. 64 00:03:08,666 --> 00:03:12,666 Also, the future of the United States Championship 65 00:03:12,733 --> 00:03:15,200 as we come to you live on Monday Night Raw 66 00:03:15,266 --> 00:03:19,399 from Cleveland, Ohio's Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. 67 00:03:22,399 --> 00:03:25,833 [Jimmy] That's right. Bobby Lashley, the United States Champion, 68 00:03:25,899 --> 00:03:31,633 will defend his title against Ciampa, who survived a Triple Threat last week, 69 00:03:31,700 --> 00:03:34,866 and AJ Styles to get his opportunity. 70 00:03:34,933 --> 00:03:39,833 Well, be careful what you wish for because his opportunity is tonight on Raw. 71 00:03:39,899 --> 00:03:43,399 [Corey] Also tonight, the wait is finally over. 72 00:03:43,466 --> 00:03:46,399 We will take the first step towards crowning 73 00:03:46,466 --> 00:03:51,333 brand new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions 74 00:03:51,399 --> 00:03:56,600 with a first-round matchup going down here in the land. 75 00:03:56,666 --> 00:04:00,100 [Saxton] And speaking of which, it will be Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky 76 00:04:00,166 --> 00:04:04,100 who will take said first step towards control of the Women's Division 77 00:04:04,166 --> 00:04:08,700 when they face Tamina and Dana Brooke in the first round 78 00:04:08,766 --> 00:04:14,033 of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship tournament. 79 00:04:14,100 --> 00:04:18,099 Who will walk away the new Champions? 80 00:04:18,166 --> 00:04:20,000 It all starts tonight. 81 00:04:20,333 --> 00:04:23,366 Tonight is all about making your own opportunities. 82 00:04:23,433 --> 00:04:25,766 That is what Ciampa did last week. 83 00:04:25,833 --> 00:04:27,533 Not just surviving a Triple Threat 84 00:04:27,599 --> 00:04:30,300 but also defeating AJ Styles "The Phenomenal One," 85 00:04:30,366 --> 00:04:33,666 but be careful what you wish for because you just might get it, Corey. 86 00:04:33,733 --> 00:04:35,733 -[Bayley's music plays] -Ciampa will encounter a very game, 87 00:04:35,800 --> 00:04:37,900 very ready "All Mighty" United States Champion, 88 00:04:37,966 --> 00:04:42,066 but we are kicking things off with the red hot Women's Division. 89 00:04:44,300 --> 00:04:47,166 [announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 90 00:04:47,233 --> 00:04:53,966 Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, and Bayley. 91 00:04:54,033 --> 00:04:57,200 [Jimmy] Surprises at SummerSlam. 92 00:04:57,266 --> 00:04:59,800 This was the biggest one of them all. 93 00:04:59,866 --> 00:05:04,966 As I said, the Women's locker room completely on edge about this new group 94 00:05:05,033 --> 00:05:06,933 that Bayley is bringing from NXT. 95 00:05:07,000 --> 00:05:09,033 [Saxton] That's exactly what these three wanted. 96 00:05:09,099 --> 00:05:13,500 Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky have gotten the attention 97 00:05:13,566 --> 00:05:16,633 of the entire Women's division here on Raw. 98 00:05:16,700 --> 00:05:19,833 [Corey] All three of these women have been very open in the past several weeks. 99 00:05:19,900 --> 00:05:22,133 This is all about control. 100 00:05:22,200 --> 00:05:24,900 Control of the Raw Women's Division, 101 00:05:24,966 --> 00:05:28,000 potentially control of the Raw Women's Championship, 102 00:05:28,066 --> 00:05:32,233 and perhaps even the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. 103 00:05:32,300 --> 00:05:35,166 [Jimmy] We saw the willingness of Iyo Sky last week. 104 00:05:35,233 --> 00:05:38,033 She took on Bianca Belair, Raw Women's Champion. 105 00:05:38,099 --> 00:05:42,000 Late notice, took the challenge of the Bianca Belair. That took guts. 106 00:05:43,666 --> 00:05:46,366 [Saxton] Just imagine what kind of control will come 107 00:05:46,433 --> 00:05:51,400 if Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky become the new Women's Tag Team Champions. 108 00:05:53,200 --> 00:05:55,166 [crowd boos] 109 00:05:55,233 --> 00:05:56,933 Ding dong! 110 00:05:58,900 --> 00:06:01,133 Oh, come on. 111 00:06:03,733 --> 00:06:06,666 I haven't seen you guys in forever. That's what I get? 112 00:06:06,733 --> 00:06:10,866 You guys are booing me, but Dakota Kai, and Iyo Sky, and myself 113 00:06:10,933 --> 00:06:14,900 are so excited to see your dumb, smiley, little faces. 114 00:06:14,966 --> 00:06:18,666 [crowd boos] 115 00:06:18,733 --> 00:06:21,400 Trust me, trust me. We don't want to be here, either, 116 00:06:21,466 --> 00:06:24,933 but we know that you guys need us. 117 00:06:27,099 --> 00:06:29,500 We know that you guys came to see 118 00:06:29,566 --> 00:06:34,966 what we do next to try and salvage this uninspired division. 119 00:06:35,033 --> 00:06:37,733 Your role model had to do something. 120 00:06:37,799 --> 00:06:40,833 Like crash SummerSlam and shake everyone up? 121 00:06:40,900 --> 00:06:42,500 Exactly. 122 00:06:46,766 --> 00:06:49,533 You guys can't honestly sit there and tell me 123 00:06:49,599 --> 00:06:53,799 that you enjoy watching Becky Lynch play dress-up every week. 124 00:06:53,866 --> 00:06:56,833 [crowd cheers] 125 00:06:56,900 --> 00:06:59,133 Oh, and you guys want to tell me 126 00:06:59,200 --> 00:07:03,233 that you actually enjoy cheering for that Champion, Bianca Belair? 127 00:07:03,299 --> 00:07:07,133 [crowd cheers] 128 00:07:07,200 --> 00:07:10,266 Bianca would be nothing without me. 129 00:07:10,333 --> 00:07:14,400 [crowd boos] 130 00:07:14,466 --> 00:07:20,599 And that's why last week, we had to make a statement for all of you. 131 00:07:20,666 --> 00:07:22,133 First of all, we had to make sure 132 00:07:22,200 --> 00:07:26,266 that we took care of Becky Lynch's dumb little shoulder, 133 00:07:26,333 --> 00:07:31,200 and then we had to light a fire under every single woman in that locker room. 134 00:07:31,266 --> 00:07:35,000 We had to bring that fighting spirit out of Bianca Belair for you 135 00:07:36,666 --> 00:07:41,066 because we're bringing back what's been missing. 136 00:07:43,200 --> 00:07:46,266 The hunger. 137 00:07:46,333 --> 00:07:47,766 The hunger. 138 00:07:47,833 --> 00:07:53,133 Yeah, you guys deserve a Women's Division that's hungry, that's starving for more. 139 00:07:57,766 --> 00:07:59,500 But I don't blame them. 140 00:07:59,566 --> 00:08:02,366 They're just like all you sheep where you guys are a little lost 141 00:08:02,433 --> 00:08:04,700 without me, and you don't really know what to do. 142 00:08:04,766 --> 00:08:07,033 You don't know how to ask for more. 143 00:08:07,099 --> 00:08:10,666 [crowd boos] 144 00:08:13,233 --> 00:08:17,133 But I've learned if you can't find the answers you're looking for, 145 00:08:17,200 --> 00:08:18,466 then ask better questions. 146 00:08:18,533 --> 00:08:21,733 So, I have a question for all of you idiots. 147 00:08:21,799 --> 00:08:24,599 [crowd boos] 148 00:08:27,933 --> 00:08:32,466 How am I the only one to realize 149 00:08:32,533 --> 00:08:36,266 what a lethal weapon Iyo Sky is? 150 00:08:38,299 --> 00:08:41,799 How am I the only person in this whole damn building 151 00:08:41,866 --> 00:08:46,033 that realized the benefits of bringing someone in like Dakota Sky? 152 00:08:49,366 --> 00:08:52,466 Dakota Kai. I know I said it wrong, you dummies. 153 00:08:54,199 --> 00:08:56,500 You guys better shut up so I can think. 154 00:08:56,566 --> 00:08:58,733 [crowd jeering] 155 00:08:58,800 --> 00:09:02,966 You guys are really making me mad, but can you imagine how mad they are? 156 00:09:03,033 --> 00:09:07,633 Can you imagine how much they've been boiling inside the hungry-- 157 00:09:07,699 --> 00:09:10,433 -Shut the hell up. I'm talking! -Hey, hey, hey! 158 00:09:10,500 --> 00:09:15,100 [crowd boos] 159 00:09:15,166 --> 00:09:20,133 Hey, calm down. You don't have to tell them anymore, okay? 160 00:09:20,199 --> 00:09:21,533 Just breathe. 161 00:09:22,800 --> 00:09:24,933 Iyo and I will show them 162 00:09:25,000 --> 00:09:29,933 when we enter the Women's Tag Team title tournament tonight and win. 163 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:32,600 -[Alexa Bliss' music plays] -[crowd cheers] 164 00:09:32,666 --> 00:09:33,900 [Corey] Uh-oh. 165 00:09:33,966 --> 00:09:36,166 It sounds like we have an objection. 166 00:09:37,666 --> 00:09:41,033 [Jimmy] We talked about the women's locker room being on edge. 167 00:09:41,100 --> 00:09:43,100 Bayley got them ready to fight. 168 00:09:43,166 --> 00:09:44,866 [Saxton] Here's someone in Alexa Bliss 169 00:09:44,933 --> 00:09:47,233 who felt the wrath of the mission statement 170 00:09:47,300 --> 00:09:49,900 established by Bayley and company. 171 00:09:49,966 --> 00:09:52,133 -[Asuka's music plays] -[crowd cheers] 172 00:09:52,199 --> 00:09:54,199 [Saxton] And Alexa Bliss is not alone. 173 00:09:57,733 --> 00:10:01,266 [Jimmy] The empress of tomorrow making her way to the ring. 174 00:10:01,333 --> 00:10:05,533 [Corey] You heard Bayley mention she was here to reignite the Women's Division. 175 00:10:05,600 --> 00:10:08,900 Well, Bayley, Iyo and Dakota had better be very careful. 176 00:10:08,966 --> 00:10:11,966 They might have gotten exactly what they wished for. 177 00:10:12,033 --> 00:10:13,366 [Saxton] And some. 178 00:10:14,833 --> 00:10:18,000 [Jimmy] These are the established powers in the locker room 179 00:10:18,066 --> 00:10:21,366 along with, you bet, the EST. 180 00:10:21,433 --> 00:10:22,933 I'll do you one better, Jimmy. 181 00:10:23,000 --> 00:10:26,666 This is the established power of the division, the Raw Women's Champion, 182 00:10:26,733 --> 00:10:28,900 "The EST" Bianca Belair. 183 00:10:28,966 --> 00:10:32,100 [Bianca Belair's music plays] 184 00:10:32,166 --> 00:10:33,433 [Jimmy] It's all about a fight, 185 00:10:33,500 --> 00:10:36,766 you know these are the ladies who are going to answer. 186 00:10:36,833 --> 00:10:39,566 [Saxton] Marching down to the ring. 187 00:10:39,633 --> 00:10:46,133 Eyes locked on Bayley, Iyo Sky, and Dakota Kai. 188 00:10:47,266 --> 00:10:51,966 [Corey] Six very combustible elements about to be in the same ring. 189 00:10:52,033 --> 00:10:54,266 I hope security's on standby. 190 00:10:54,333 --> 00:10:56,500 [Jimmy] We saw the combustion last week. 191 00:10:56,566 --> 00:11:00,066 We ran out of referees separating these ladies. 192 00:11:08,300 --> 00:11:10,633 Let's not get too ahead of ourselves here. 193 00:11:12,466 --> 00:11:15,900 -Dakota, Iyo-- -[crowd chanting] EST! 194 00:11:26,500 --> 00:11:29,699 Just wanted to give you guys a little ding dong heads up. 195 00:11:29,766 --> 00:11:32,633 You're not winning the tournament, 196 00:11:32,699 --> 00:11:38,466 because if you win your match tonight, guess who you'll have to face soon? 197 00:11:38,533 --> 00:11:43,166 Alexa Bliss and Asuka. 198 00:11:43,233 --> 00:11:45,000 Whoo! 199 00:11:46,566 --> 00:11:48,000 Exactly. 200 00:11:48,066 --> 00:11:49,900 And after what you guys pulled last week, 201 00:11:49,966 --> 00:11:53,366 it just gives us even more incentive to just beat the hell out of you 202 00:11:53,433 --> 00:11:56,066 and win the Women's Tag Team Championships. 203 00:11:58,133 --> 00:12:01,366 And, no, uh… Don't even think I'm finished with you yet. 204 00:12:02,333 --> 00:12:04,733 You know what, Iyo, you're right. I am hungry. 205 00:12:04,800 --> 00:12:08,333 Hungry to get right back in this ring and finish what I started with you, 206 00:12:11,699 --> 00:12:15,266 but you know what? If we're playing the numbers game here, 207 00:12:15,333 --> 00:12:19,000 the three of us have absolutely no problem 208 00:12:19,066 --> 00:12:22,666 with dealing with the three of y'all right here, right now. 209 00:12:23,366 --> 00:12:24,633 [Saxton] I want to see that. 210 00:12:26,199 --> 00:12:29,100 Pipe down, pipe down. Relax, relax. 211 00:12:29,166 --> 00:12:33,000 I knew you were going to get all worked up off of what we did last week, 212 00:12:33,066 --> 00:12:34,966 but we're calling the shots here, okay? 213 00:12:35,033 --> 00:12:37,699 Let's do a little three-on-three where it counts, 214 00:12:37,766 --> 00:12:40,500 and it's definitely not here in Cleveland. [laughs] 215 00:12:40,566 --> 00:12:42,566 [crowd boos] 216 00:12:45,566 --> 00:12:50,866 What do you say the three of you versus the three of us 217 00:12:50,933 --> 00:12:53,599 at Clash at the Castle? 218 00:12:54,566 --> 00:12:55,699 [Jimmy] Wow. 219 00:13:06,466 --> 00:13:09,233 Challenge accepted. 220 00:13:17,099 --> 00:13:20,466 But while you trying to keep control, 221 00:13:23,000 --> 00:13:25,666 tonight, I feel like losing it. 222 00:13:25,733 --> 00:13:28,099 [Corey] Oh, here we go! 223 00:13:28,166 --> 00:13:30,866 [Saxton] I had a feeling this was going to happen, again. 224 00:13:30,933 --> 00:13:33,966 [Jimmy] Forget about next month, forget about next week, 225 00:13:34,033 --> 00:13:35,833 they're going at it right now. 226 00:13:35,900 --> 00:13:38,833 [Corey] Challenge issued, challenge accepted. 227 00:13:38,900 --> 00:13:42,233 This is a hell of a preview for Clash at the Castle. 228 00:13:42,300 --> 00:13:43,666 [Saxton] They're fighting all over the place. 229 00:13:43,733 --> 00:13:47,266 [Corey] It's a melee at ringside to kick off Monday Night Raw. 230 00:13:47,333 --> 00:13:49,900 [Jimmy] We don't have a match, we have a brawl, gentlemen. 231 00:13:49,966 --> 00:13:52,633 [Saxton] Can we get some help out here, like now? 232 00:13:52,699 --> 00:13:55,099 [Corey] Bayley and The EST battling out into the crowd. 233 00:13:55,166 --> 00:13:58,099 Asuka and Dakota throwing down. 234 00:13:58,166 --> 00:14:01,366 Bliss and Iyo trying to destroy each other. 235 00:14:01,433 --> 00:14:04,599 [Jimmy] Finally some officials out trying to restore order. 236 00:14:04,666 --> 00:14:06,333 [Corey] Bring in the cavalry. 237 00:14:06,400 --> 00:14:08,633 [Saxton] Should have been on standby in the first place. 238 00:14:08,699 --> 00:14:10,566 [commentators exclaim] 239 00:14:10,633 --> 00:14:13,033 [Saxton] Alexa Bliss just sent into our announce desk. 240 00:14:13,099 --> 00:14:15,699 [Corey] Two on one on the outside. 241 00:14:15,766 --> 00:14:18,300 Fortunately, referees are there. 242 00:14:18,366 --> 00:14:20,566 [Saxton] We're going to need a lot more of them. 243 00:14:20,633 --> 00:14:23,000 [Jimmy] They're splitting out into the WWE universe. 244 00:14:23,066 --> 00:14:25,533 [Saxton] Clearly we need some backup 245 00:14:25,599 --> 00:14:27,699 because we don't have enough officials out here. 246 00:14:27,766 --> 00:14:30,933 Now Bliss is on the barricade… 247 00:14:31,000 --> 00:14:32,733 [Corey exclaims] 248 00:14:33,400 --> 00:14:35,433 …wiping out the whole fray. 249 00:14:38,733 --> 00:14:42,599 [Jimmy] Bayley has brought something out of this group of superstars. 250 00:14:42,666 --> 00:14:45,533 [Corey] Bayley may regret doing that. 251 00:14:46,966 --> 00:14:49,333 Somebody get some control out here. 252 00:14:53,733 --> 00:14:55,733 [upbeat music playing] 253 00:15:15,099 --> 00:15:19,933 [announcer] The two-night blockbuster event is coming. 254 00:15:21,233 --> 00:15:23,666 WrestleMania goes Hollywood. 255 00:15:24,366 --> 00:15:29,333 Live at SoFi Stadium, Saturday, April 1st, and Sunday, April 2nd. 256 00:15:29,400 --> 00:15:31,733 Tickets available this Friday. 257 00:15:34,966 --> 00:15:37,766 [Seth Rollins' music plays] 258 00:15:39,866 --> 00:15:41,733 [Jimmy] You hear the crowd here in Cleveland, 259 00:15:41,800 --> 00:15:43,633 they know what's coming. 260 00:15:47,500 --> 00:15:49,133 -The unpredictability. -[bell rings] 261 00:15:49,199 --> 00:15:52,500 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 262 00:15:52,566 --> 00:15:54,599 Introducing first, from Davenport, Iowa, 263 00:15:54,666 --> 00:15:57,433 weighing in at 217 pounds, 264 00:15:57,500 --> 00:16:02,300 Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 265 00:16:02,366 --> 00:16:06,433 [Corey] He is a visionary, he is a revolutionary, 266 00:16:06,500 --> 00:16:13,066 and tonight, Seth "Freakin" Rollins is feeling absolutely intense. 267 00:16:13,133 --> 00:16:15,099 [Jimmy] Well, the thing, when he comes to the ring, 268 00:16:15,166 --> 00:16:17,133 you know there's going to be injuries 269 00:16:17,199 --> 00:16:20,099 like he tried to do to Montez Ford last week. 270 00:16:20,166 --> 00:16:23,566 [Corey] After an absolutely incredible performance by both athletes, 271 00:16:23,633 --> 00:16:26,400 Montez Ford could taste victory, 272 00:16:26,466 --> 00:16:32,099 but Rollins is perpetually one stomp ahead of the competition. 273 00:16:32,166 --> 00:16:34,266 It was a great effort by Montez, 274 00:16:34,333 --> 00:16:36,333 but the night belonged to Rollins. 275 00:16:36,400 --> 00:16:39,133 [Saxton] Much like you had pointed out, Jimmy, Rollins wasn't done. 276 00:16:39,199 --> 00:16:42,433 The match was over, but thinking about what he had already done to Riddle, 277 00:16:42,500 --> 00:16:45,833 Rollins wanting to sideline Montez Ford, 278 00:16:45,900 --> 00:16:49,300 and had it not been for Angelo Dawkins, right there, 279 00:16:49,366 --> 00:16:53,199 who knows what kind of condition Montez Ford would be in here this week? 280 00:16:53,266 --> 00:16:56,633 [Jimmy] We're starting to expect that from Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 281 00:16:56,699 --> 00:17:01,433 Ready to attack and incapacitate, injure anyone at any time 282 00:17:01,500 --> 00:17:04,466 just like he did Riddle, postponing their match at SummerSlam. 283 00:17:04,533 --> 00:17:06,933 [Saxton] He loves it, he thinks it's funny. 284 00:17:07,000 --> 00:17:10,099 What he's done to Riddle, what happened to Cody Rhodes. 285 00:17:11,633 --> 00:17:15,066 It's a miracle anyone wants to take him on. 286 00:17:15,133 --> 00:17:18,166 [Street Profits' music plays] 287 00:17:20,933 --> 00:17:23,566 [Jimmy] But you know who always wants the smoke? 288 00:17:23,633 --> 00:17:25,899 [Saxton] These two men right here. 289 00:17:28,899 --> 00:17:32,766 [announcer] And his opponent, accompanied to the ring by Montez Ford, 290 00:17:32,833 --> 00:17:35,166 representing the Street Profits, 291 00:17:35,233 --> 00:17:39,200 Angelo Dawkins. 292 00:17:39,266 --> 00:17:43,733 [Saxton] In particular Angelo Dawkins, who was flat out ticked off 293 00:17:43,800 --> 00:17:48,200 over the fact that Seth Rollins tried to injure his best friend 294 00:17:48,266 --> 00:17:50,666 and tag team partner, Montez Ford. 295 00:17:55,600 --> 00:17:58,399 Well, Monday Night Raw is brought to you by Sonic. 296 00:17:58,466 --> 00:18:01,200 This is how we Sonic. 297 00:18:02,566 --> 00:18:05,533 [Corey] Much like Montez Ford experienced last week, tonight, 298 00:18:05,600 --> 00:18:09,366 Angelo Dawkins has a chance to really break out on his own 299 00:18:09,433 --> 00:18:13,066 going toe-to-toe with one of the best in the game 300 00:18:13,133 --> 00:18:14,600 in Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 301 00:18:14,666 --> 00:18:16,333 I spoke to Dawkins earlier today. 302 00:18:16,399 --> 00:18:19,233 He said he spent all week at the Performance Center in Orlando 303 00:18:19,300 --> 00:18:21,399 studying film of Seth Rollins 304 00:18:21,466 --> 00:18:24,233 and even picking the brains of some of Seth's former coaches 305 00:18:24,300 --> 00:18:27,500 at the Performance Center to be fully prepared for tonight. 306 00:18:27,566 --> 00:18:32,033 I'm curious to see if Dawkins fares any better than Montez did last week. 307 00:18:32,100 --> 00:18:34,333 [Jimmy] It says a lot about who these men are 308 00:18:34,399 --> 00:18:35,733 and how competitive they are 309 00:18:35,800 --> 00:18:38,533 when you really consider what they've gone through over the last two weeks. 310 00:18:38,600 --> 00:18:42,466 So much so close to capturing the undisputed WWE Tag Team titles. 311 00:18:42,533 --> 00:18:43,600 Fallen short there. 312 00:18:43,666 --> 00:18:46,066 Montez ford coming up short against Seth Rollins, 313 00:18:46,133 --> 00:18:49,633 so it's major rebound time tonight here for Dawkins. 314 00:18:49,700 --> 00:18:52,366 [Corey] Angelo Dawkins clearly has been working on his physique, 315 00:18:52,433 --> 00:18:55,033 -adding a little bit of lean muscle. -[bell rings] 316 00:18:55,100 --> 00:18:57,200 [Jimmy] We're underway. You've talked for weeks, Corey, 317 00:18:57,266 --> 00:19:00,200 about the physical ability of Angelo Dawkins. 318 00:19:00,266 --> 00:19:02,833 His speed, his size, his strength 319 00:19:02,899 --> 00:19:05,466 is underrated next to Montez Ford all the time. 320 00:19:05,533 --> 00:19:07,000 [Corey] I've known Angelo Dawkins 321 00:19:07,066 --> 00:19:09,566 since he was first signed to a WWE developmental contract. 322 00:19:09,633 --> 00:19:14,433 This is a guy who has always possessed the ability but never the mentality. 323 00:19:14,500 --> 00:19:15,899 Look out. 324 00:19:15,966 --> 00:19:18,733 Lately, Dawkins seems to have figured it out. 325 00:19:18,800 --> 00:19:21,266 Dawkins is finally firing on all cylinders, 326 00:19:21,333 --> 00:19:23,566 which makes him a completely different competitor 327 00:19:23,633 --> 00:19:25,366 than even we've seen in the past several months. 328 00:19:25,433 --> 00:19:28,066 [Saxton] To that point, Dawkins had a heart-to-heart with himself. 329 00:19:28,133 --> 00:19:29,933 He told himself, "I need to be more intense. 330 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:33,633 I need to be more locked in at all times. 331 00:19:33,700 --> 00:19:37,866 [Jimmy] And Seth Rollins always bringing that intensity, the energy. 332 00:19:37,933 --> 00:19:39,166 You talked, Byron, 333 00:19:39,233 --> 00:19:40,466 -about the failures recently… -[Corey] Wow. 334 00:19:40,533 --> 00:19:42,566 -…of the Street Profits, and-- -[Corey] Boom. 335 00:19:42,633 --> 00:19:45,966 [Jimmy] Beautiful dropkick, and Seth Rollins trying to use that-- 336 00:19:46,033 --> 00:19:49,666 Shoulders down for just a millisecond. 337 00:19:49,733 --> 00:19:52,300 But Seth Rollins always trying to poke that bear. 338 00:19:52,366 --> 00:19:54,200 Always trying to remind them of their failures. 339 00:19:54,266 --> 00:19:56,833 [Corey] Let's take another look at the athleticism of Angelo Dawkins 340 00:19:56,899 --> 00:20:00,266 who seems to improve week after week. 341 00:20:02,066 --> 00:20:04,666 [Corey] Boom. Right on the jaw. 342 00:20:04,733 --> 00:20:08,766 Rollins is down, very wisely rolling to the outside to compose himself. 343 00:20:10,733 --> 00:20:14,500 [Jimmy] Oh, talk about the mind games. 344 00:20:14,566 --> 00:20:15,833 [Saxton] Montez, are you okay? 345 00:20:15,899 --> 00:20:18,766 Seth Rollins, my face! My face! 346 00:20:18,833 --> 00:20:20,733 [vocalizing] 347 00:20:20,866 --> 00:20:22,600 What you mad for? You gonna hit me? 348 00:20:22,666 --> 00:20:26,166 -[Jimmy] Oh, my gosh. -[Saxton] My God. 349 00:20:26,233 --> 00:20:30,000 [Jimmy] Seth Rollins wiped out by Angelo Dawkins. 350 00:20:30,066 --> 00:20:31,333 [Saxton] That was incredible. 351 00:20:33,800 --> 00:20:36,300 [Jimmy] Welcome back to Monday Night Raw, where… 352 00:20:36,366 --> 00:20:38,366 Corey Graves trying to re-compose himself. 353 00:20:38,433 --> 00:20:42,233 Almost got hit with a flying body of Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 354 00:20:42,300 --> 00:20:43,966 [Corey] A recurring theme here on Monday nights. 355 00:20:44,033 --> 00:20:47,000 Right now, Dawkins trying to fight his way back into this matchup 356 00:20:47,066 --> 00:20:51,066 after Rollins took control during the commercial break. 357 00:20:53,133 --> 00:20:56,933 [Jimmy] Trying to slow down the offense, oh, my God, of Angelo Dawkins, 358 00:20:57,000 --> 00:20:58,899 and that's a great way to do it. 359 00:20:58,966 --> 00:21:02,133 [Corey] Rollins always so dangerous. 360 00:21:02,200 --> 00:21:04,966 Almost lulling Dawkins into a false sense of security 361 00:21:05,033 --> 00:21:07,399 before driving him face-first. 362 00:21:07,466 --> 00:21:10,733 A little extracurricular from Montez Ford. 363 00:21:10,800 --> 00:21:13,966 -Tez has had enough. -[Saxton] Watch out, watch out! 364 00:21:14,033 --> 00:21:17,566 Montez got to be careful not to get Dawkins disqualified. 365 00:21:17,633 --> 00:21:19,233 [Jimmy] Just blew his fuse. 366 00:21:19,300 --> 00:21:20,933 He's in the ring with a chair. 367 00:21:21,000 --> 00:21:23,833 [Corey] Rollins so calculated with every movement. 368 00:21:27,533 --> 00:21:29,899 [Jimmy] He may have gotten exactly what he wanted. 369 00:21:29,966 --> 00:21:32,300 [Saxton] I think this speaks to how emotionally strength-- 370 00:21:34,766 --> 00:21:37,399 You can't blame the official's decision in this case. 371 00:21:38,600 --> 00:21:40,100 [Jimmy] It was the right move, 372 00:21:40,166 --> 00:21:43,399 but once again, exactly what Seth "Freakin" Rollins wanted. 373 00:21:43,466 --> 00:21:48,066 [Corey] Rollins realizes that Montez can be a hothead and used it against him. 374 00:21:49,899 --> 00:21:53,100 [Jimmy] You said it, Corey, the mental edge, the gamesmanship, 375 00:21:53,166 --> 00:21:54,700 thinking one move ahead. 376 00:21:54,766 --> 00:21:57,300 [Saxton] Look, this is not going to be a walk in the park. 377 00:21:57,366 --> 00:21:58,466 Big smile on Seth Rollins' face. 378 00:21:58,533 --> 00:22:02,433 [Jimmy] Here comes Angelo Dawkins. Over the top goes Seth Rollins. 379 00:22:02,500 --> 00:22:05,200 [Saxton] He's still got to find a way to overcome Angelo Dawkins 380 00:22:05,266 --> 00:22:06,600 who's about to fly. 381 00:22:06,666 --> 00:22:08,766 [Jimmy] He's got speed like no other. 382 00:22:10,066 --> 00:22:12,899 [Corey] Cleveland ain't seen hawks like that since LeBron ran away. 383 00:22:12,966 --> 00:22:16,966 [Saxton laughs] Intensity overload right now, but Dawkins. 384 00:22:17,033 --> 00:22:21,200 [Corey] Perhaps motivated by the ejection of Montez Ford. 385 00:22:21,266 --> 00:22:22,733 [Saxton] Best believe he is. 386 00:22:25,000 --> 00:22:26,666 [commentators exclaim] 387 00:22:29,333 --> 00:22:32,100 -[Corey] Silencer from Dawkins. -[Jimmy] That's got to be it. 388 00:22:32,166 --> 00:22:33,866 -Shoulders down. -One, two… 389 00:22:33,933 --> 00:22:37,033 [Jimmy] A kick out just in time from Seth Rollins. 390 00:22:37,100 --> 00:22:38,666 Angelo Dawkins can't believe it. 391 00:22:38,733 --> 00:22:41,166 [Corey] What a tremendous flurry of offense. 392 00:22:41,233 --> 00:22:44,166 The ability of Dawkins to chain one maneuver into the next 393 00:22:44,233 --> 00:22:48,100 very nearly knocked off Rollins, but it's a testament to the guts 394 00:22:48,166 --> 00:22:51,000 and iron will of Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 395 00:22:51,066 --> 00:22:53,899 [Jimmy] But how much energy did Angelo Dawkins expend 396 00:22:53,966 --> 00:22:55,233 on that offense, Byron? 397 00:22:55,300 --> 00:22:57,066 [Saxton] One of the things we don't talk about enough 398 00:22:57,133 --> 00:23:02,066 is the gas tank of Angelo Dawkins, how durable he is, how long he can go. 399 00:23:02,800 --> 00:23:04,133 [Corey] Rollins looking for the O'Connor roll. 400 00:23:04,200 --> 00:23:07,033 -Oh, roll up. -One, two… 401 00:23:07,100 --> 00:23:09,133 [Jimmy] Kick out from Angelo Dawkins. 402 00:23:10,566 --> 00:23:13,800 Oh, no. Good night, AD. 403 00:23:13,866 --> 00:23:15,300 [Bryon] It could end right here. 404 00:23:15,366 --> 00:23:19,366 [Jimmy] Oh! Talk about scouting, saw the stomp coming. 405 00:23:19,433 --> 00:23:22,366 -Sees it again. Whoa! -[Saxton] Two attempts squandered. 406 00:23:22,433 --> 00:23:24,700 -[Jimmy] Dawkins is going to do it. -One, two… 407 00:23:24,766 --> 00:23:29,500 Oh! Just before three, out kicks Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 408 00:23:29,566 --> 00:23:32,166 [Corey] In that moment, the whole city of Cleveland 409 00:23:32,233 --> 00:23:35,833 had no choice but to just believe. 410 00:23:35,899 --> 00:23:38,766 Dawkins with a sky-high powerbomb. 411 00:23:38,833 --> 00:23:41,833 Rollins was stacked up on top of his shoulders, 412 00:23:41,899 --> 00:23:46,000 and that was a golden opportunity for Angelo Dawkins. 413 00:23:46,066 --> 00:23:49,933 [Saxton] It is imperative right now for Dawkins to continue to believe 414 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:52,266 that he can defeat Seth Rollins 415 00:23:52,333 --> 00:23:57,500 in what would unquestionably be the biggest singles victory of his career. 416 00:23:57,566 --> 00:24:00,166 [Jimmy] Seth Rollins right now looking for a break, 417 00:24:00,233 --> 00:24:02,366 but I don't know if he's going to find one. 418 00:24:02,433 --> 00:24:04,566 Oh! Brilliant move out of the way. 419 00:24:04,633 --> 00:24:06,933 [Corey] Dawkins got a little overzealous. 420 00:24:07,733 --> 00:24:09,766 [Saxton] Left shoulder colliding with the steel steps. 421 00:24:09,833 --> 00:24:11,200 Dawkins back in. 422 00:24:11,266 --> 00:24:14,266 Again, for a third time, avoided the stomp. 423 00:24:14,333 --> 00:24:16,399 [Jimmy] This time a counter to the sky high. 424 00:24:16,466 --> 00:24:18,600 [Corey] Shoulder first into the canvas. 425 00:24:18,666 --> 00:24:20,200 This will do it. 426 00:24:20,266 --> 00:24:22,899 [Jimmy] Pedigree face down. 427 00:24:23,733 --> 00:24:25,766 [crowd chanting] One, two, three! 428 00:24:25,833 --> 00:24:28,633 -[bell rings] -[Corey] Huge victory for Seth Rollins. 429 00:24:28,700 --> 00:24:31,166 -[Seth Rollins' music plays] -[announcer] Here is your winner, 430 00:24:31,233 --> 00:24:35,899 Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 431 00:24:35,966 --> 00:24:39,133 [Corey] Once again, Rollins proves his in-ring-- 432 00:24:39,200 --> 00:24:41,800 Wait a second. Enough is enough, Seth. 433 00:24:41,866 --> 00:24:45,100 -[Saxton] Oh, no, no. -[Jimmy] Proving his cruelty yet again. 434 00:24:45,166 --> 00:24:48,766 [Saxton] This time there was no Montez Ford to protect-- 435 00:24:48,833 --> 00:24:50,566 [Jimmy] Spoke too soon. 436 00:24:51,899 --> 00:24:55,466 [Saxton] Ford, of course, was ejected from the ringside area during the match. 437 00:24:55,533 --> 00:24:57,399 [Seth Rollins' music plays] 438 00:24:57,466 --> 00:25:00,966 Rollins a step ahead in the competition, 439 00:25:01,033 --> 00:25:04,666 but what a hell of an effort tonight for Angelo Dawkins. 440 00:25:05,899 --> 00:25:08,300 [Jimmy] Always a step too far. 441 00:25:10,566 --> 00:25:15,500 Speaking of a superstar that's always taking it a step too far 442 00:25:15,566 --> 00:25:16,633 is The Judgment Day. 443 00:25:16,699 --> 00:25:20,366 They have to deal with a returning Edge. 444 00:25:25,533 --> 00:25:27,233 I'll keep this real simple. 445 00:25:28,033 --> 00:25:30,466 I created Judgment Day with a thought 446 00:25:30,533 --> 00:25:33,399 that I was going to help underutilized talent 447 00:25:33,466 --> 00:25:35,233 realize their full potential. 448 00:25:35,300 --> 00:25:38,800 Damian Priest, Finn Bálor and Rhea Ripley. 449 00:25:38,866 --> 00:25:42,933 And, man, I got to be honest with you, it felt like we were just getting started. 450 00:25:43,000 --> 00:25:47,800 We were going somewhere, but apparently that first taste of power, 451 00:25:47,866 --> 00:25:49,366 well, it clouded their judgment. 452 00:25:58,000 --> 00:26:00,533 They thought they learned all there was to learn from me, 453 00:26:04,399 --> 00:26:05,866 but they were damn wrong. 454 00:26:07,666 --> 00:26:13,833 If you witnessed SummerSlam, you saw me pull myself out of the hell 455 00:26:13,899 --> 00:26:15,366 that you put me in. 456 00:26:17,333 --> 00:26:19,133 And now it's time to kill what I created. 457 00:26:19,199 --> 00:26:23,366 Finn, Damian, Rhea, 458 00:26:23,433 --> 00:26:27,333 I am going to end Judgment Day. 459 00:26:30,966 --> 00:26:33,633 -[Jimmy] Wait… What the? -[Corey] It's the Judgment Day. 460 00:26:33,699 --> 00:26:35,766 [Jimmy] Priest, Bálor and Ripley. 461 00:26:35,833 --> 00:26:37,966 [Saxton] Ambushing the Mysterios. 462 00:26:39,033 --> 00:26:41,666 Three on two as the Judgment Day 463 00:26:41,733 --> 00:26:44,366 having their way with Rey and Dominik Mysterio. 464 00:26:46,933 --> 00:26:48,833 [Jimmy] Oh! Once again. 465 00:26:48,899 --> 00:26:51,300 [Saxton] Here comes the Rated-R Superstar. 466 00:26:51,366 --> 00:26:53,933 [Jimmy] Going after his former disciples. 467 00:26:54,966 --> 00:26:57,933 [Saxton] Edge vowed to kill what he created. 468 00:26:58,000 --> 00:27:01,000 He vowed to kill the Judgment Day. 469 00:27:01,066 --> 00:27:02,800 [Corey] You are looking at a man possessed. 470 00:27:04,566 --> 00:27:06,100 [commentators exclaim] 471 00:27:09,699 --> 00:27:12,433 [Saxton] Rhea shoved Dominik Mysterio in the way of Edge. 472 00:27:12,500 --> 00:27:15,233 There was no way Edge could stop himself. 473 00:27:15,300 --> 00:27:18,566 [Corey] Ripley brilliantly flipping the script. 474 00:27:22,899 --> 00:27:25,300 [speaking Spanish] 475 00:27:30,699 --> 00:27:33,000 -Hey. -Hey. 476 00:27:33,066 --> 00:27:35,433 [in English] Listen, I know things went sideways last week, 477 00:27:35,500 --> 00:27:37,199 but if anything happens with Judgment Day tonight, 478 00:27:37,266 --> 00:27:38,399 you know I got your backs. 479 00:27:38,466 --> 00:27:40,699 Oh, I know you do. Yeah. 480 00:27:41,899 --> 00:27:44,233 Listen, Dom, I see that look in your eye. 481 00:27:44,300 --> 00:27:45,600 Last week was an accident. 482 00:27:45,666 --> 00:27:46,866 I didn't mean to spear you. 483 00:27:50,666 --> 00:27:52,000 Dom, we cool? 484 00:27:54,533 --> 00:27:55,533 I'm cool. 485 00:27:57,566 --> 00:28:01,033 Hey, mijo, it was an accident. 486 00:28:01,100 --> 00:28:03,733 [speaking Spanish] 487 00:28:03,800 --> 00:28:08,399 [in English] Dom, I've known this man for 20 years. He's familia. 488 00:28:08,466 --> 00:28:09,966 You've known me for 25. 489 00:28:11,666 --> 00:28:13,766 I can't believe you're taking his side over mine. 490 00:28:13,833 --> 00:28:15,866 Hey, don't go there. Dom. 491 00:28:22,133 --> 00:28:24,066 I know my son. Let me talk to him. 492 00:28:24,133 --> 00:28:25,166 Thank you. 493 00:28:33,433 --> 00:28:35,633 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 494 00:28:35,699 --> 00:28:39,566 the most must-see WWE superstar in history, 495 00:28:39,633 --> 00:28:40,733 The Miz. 496 00:28:42,766 --> 00:28:46,899 And alongside him the man that will challenge the "All Mighty" Bobby Lashley 497 00:28:46,966 --> 00:28:50,399 for the United States Championship tonight, Ciampa. 498 00:28:52,366 --> 00:28:55,533 Ciampa, after your phenomenal performance last week 499 00:28:55,600 --> 00:28:58,666 to earn this United States Championship opportunity, 500 00:28:58,733 --> 00:29:00,199 do you feel tonight's your night? 501 00:29:00,266 --> 00:29:02,300 Phenomenal, huh? 502 00:29:02,966 --> 00:29:06,066 Couldn't think of a better word to describe Ciampa's performance, Kev? 503 00:29:06,133 --> 00:29:08,699 Let me explain something to you. There's nothing phenomenal about a guy 504 00:29:08,766 --> 00:29:11,233 who sides with a celebrity hack like Logan Paul 505 00:29:11,300 --> 00:29:12,933 and cost me my SummerSlam match, 506 00:29:13,000 --> 00:29:15,199 but you know who had the last laugh? 507 00:29:15,266 --> 00:29:17,133 This man right here. 508 00:29:18,133 --> 00:29:20,433 Kevin, you said the word opportunity. 509 00:29:20,500 --> 00:29:22,966 People talk about overcoming adversity. 510 00:29:23,033 --> 00:29:24,933 They talk about the Almighty One. 511 00:29:25,000 --> 00:29:28,800 When you want something to believe in, believe in Ciampa. 512 00:29:28,866 --> 00:29:31,766 You know who believed in Ciampa? 513 00:29:31,833 --> 00:29:36,399 The first-ever United States Champion, Harley Race. 514 00:29:36,466 --> 00:29:41,966 A man who trained me, who turned me into the man I am today. 515 00:29:42,033 --> 00:29:47,000 About three years ago from this date, Harley passed away, 516 00:29:47,066 --> 00:29:52,133 and tonight, I am dedicating my win 517 00:29:52,199 --> 00:29:56,333 to the king, Harley Race, 518 00:29:59,066 --> 00:30:03,366 and with Harley looking down on me, 519 00:30:03,433 --> 00:30:07,766 with The Miz right there by my side, with the United States title on the line, 520 00:30:07,833 --> 00:30:11,899 this will truly be my moment. 521 00:30:11,966 --> 00:30:16,633 Tonight, when I step foot in that ring, and Bobby Lashley looks into my eyes, 522 00:30:17,433 --> 00:30:21,899 he will feel my sacrifice, 523 00:30:21,966 --> 00:30:27,533 and he will realize that he's already lost. 524 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,500 [Ezekiel's music plays] 525 00:30:31,566 --> 00:30:34,333 [Jimmy] Herley Race as a coach, that will give you a lot of confidence. 526 00:30:34,399 --> 00:30:36,466 [Corey] No fear in the eyes of tonight's challenger. 527 00:30:36,533 --> 00:30:37,766 -I cannot wait. -[bell rings] 528 00:30:37,833 --> 00:30:41,000 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 529 00:30:41,066 --> 00:30:44,899 Introducing first, Ezekiel. 530 00:30:46,233 --> 00:30:49,166 [Saxton] Come on, Corey, be honest. You feel a bit Zeked up tonight? 531 00:30:49,233 --> 00:30:51,399 -[Corey] I think you're a Zeke-off. -[Saxton] What? 532 00:30:51,466 --> 00:30:55,766 -[Kevin Owens' music plays] -[crowd cheers] 533 00:31:01,266 --> 00:31:02,866 [Corey] You talk about intensity. 534 00:31:02,933 --> 00:31:05,466 [announcer] And his opponent, from Marieville, Quebec, Canada, 535 00:31:05,533 --> 00:31:07,233 weighing in at 266 pounds, 536 00:31:07,300 --> 00:31:10,866 Kevin Owens. 537 00:31:10,933 --> 00:31:14,166 [Corey] That is a look of a fired-up Kevin Owens. 538 00:31:14,233 --> 00:31:17,500 [Saxton] History has shown us what Ezekiel has done 539 00:31:17,566 --> 00:31:21,199 to the emotional mindset of Kevin Owens in the past. 540 00:31:23,000 --> 00:31:24,500 Got to wonder if Kevin Owens 541 00:31:24,566 --> 00:31:26,699 is going to be able to tame those emotions here tonight. 542 00:31:27,966 --> 00:31:30,300 -[bell rings] -[Corey] And then, to try and prove 543 00:31:30,366 --> 00:31:32,333 that Ezekiel is Elias. I think you got your answer, Saxton. 544 00:31:32,399 --> 00:31:34,466 Kevin Owens coming unglued. 545 00:31:34,533 --> 00:31:37,933 [Jimmy] He's been frustrated at every turn by Ezekiel. 546 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:40,800 Looking to take out that frustration tonight. 547 00:31:40,866 --> 00:31:45,866 [Corey] Owens-- that looks to me like Ezekiel unleashed something 548 00:31:45,933 --> 00:31:48,766 inside Kevin Owens that maybe he didn't want to. 549 00:31:49,566 --> 00:31:53,066 My god, this is next-level brutality from KO. 550 00:31:53,133 --> 00:31:56,100 [Jimmy] Just shifted our commentary table five feet. 551 00:31:57,266 --> 00:31:59,033 [Corey] Oh, no. No, no, no. 552 00:31:59,100 --> 00:32:02,066 [crowd cheers] 553 00:32:02,133 --> 00:32:06,000 -[Saxton] Owens hoisting up Ezekiel. -[Jimmy] Oh, God. 554 00:32:06,066 --> 00:32:07,866 Powerbomb on the apron. 555 00:32:07,933 --> 00:32:11,266 [Corey] Owens has taken out countless competitors 556 00:32:11,333 --> 00:32:13,433 with that exact same powerbomb. 557 00:32:13,500 --> 00:32:15,566 [Jimmy] We might have to add one more to that list. 558 00:32:15,633 --> 00:32:16,866 Zeke's hurt. 559 00:32:16,933 --> 00:32:18,233 [referee] Get me some help. 560 00:32:18,300 --> 00:32:20,300 -[Corey] Ezekiel might have… -Call the EMTs. 561 00:32:20,366 --> 00:32:22,800 -EMTs, let's go. -…fractured ribs or… 562 00:32:22,866 --> 00:32:25,266 [Saxton] Something got into Kevin Owens tonight. 563 00:32:25,333 --> 00:32:27,966 I don't know what it is but-- 564 00:32:28,033 --> 00:32:29,733 [Corey] I can tell you what it is, Saxton. 565 00:32:29,800 --> 00:32:35,899 Ezekiel's been under the skin of Owens for weeks now and Kevin's finally snapped. 566 00:32:35,966 --> 00:32:41,366 No regret on the face of Kevin Owens as Ezekiel laid out, getting medical help. 567 00:32:41,433 --> 00:32:42,699 Let's go, guys. Come on. 568 00:32:42,766 --> 00:32:44,066 Let's go. 569 00:32:45,199 --> 00:32:48,000 [Saxton] Pearce is out here. Paramedics now. 570 00:32:54,699 --> 00:32:56,800 [Corey] Guys, can we go to commercial? 571 00:32:56,866 --> 00:32:58,066 Come on. 572 00:32:58,133 --> 00:33:01,066 [crowd cheers] 573 00:33:01,133 --> 00:33:04,633 [Jimmy] Now, laughing, smiling Kevin Owens. 574 00:33:04,699 --> 00:33:07,566 [Corey] Obviously, nothing humorous about this situation. 575 00:33:09,800 --> 00:33:13,033 This is the devil we know. 576 00:33:22,266 --> 00:33:24,666 [Jimmy] This is what happened before the break, tragically, 577 00:33:24,733 --> 00:33:26,266 -between Kevin Owens and Ezekiel. -[bell rings] 578 00:33:26,333 --> 00:33:28,199 We knew Kevin Owens was fired up. 579 00:33:28,266 --> 00:33:30,833 We knew Kevin Owens was looking forward to this opportunity 580 00:33:30,899 --> 00:33:36,333 to beat Ezekiel down and KO did exactly what he set out to do. 581 00:33:36,399 --> 00:33:38,033 Watch this brutality. 582 00:33:38,100 --> 00:33:42,899 A trademark Kevin Owens powerbomb on the ring apron. 583 00:33:42,966 --> 00:33:44,166 That is unforgiving steel. 584 00:33:44,233 --> 00:33:46,033 Can you hear me? We got you, buddy. 585 00:33:46,100 --> 00:33:47,566 We got you, buddy. You ready? 586 00:33:47,633 --> 00:33:49,933 We haven't seen that apron powerbomb for quite some time, 587 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:51,533 and that's the reason why. 588 00:33:51,600 --> 00:33:55,133 That's what that maneuver can do to your opponent, 589 00:33:55,199 --> 00:33:57,899 and now, Ezekiel, who knows what kind of condition he's in? 590 00:33:57,966 --> 00:34:00,766 Well, you can see what had happened to our commentary position here. 591 00:34:00,833 --> 00:34:01,866 It's destroyed. 592 00:34:01,933 --> 00:34:03,466 [Judgment Day's music plays] 593 00:34:03,533 --> 00:34:05,600 Ezekiel in much worse shape. He's being attended to in the back. 594 00:34:05,666 --> 00:34:07,666 We'll keep you updated about his condition. 595 00:34:36,966 --> 00:34:39,266 -[bell rings] -[announcer] The following contest 596 00:34:39,333 --> 00:34:41,833 is scheduled for one fall. 597 00:34:41,900 --> 00:34:45,933 Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Damian Priest, 598 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:49,699 representing the Judgment Day, 599 00:34:49,766 --> 00:34:53,199 Finn Bálor. 600 00:34:53,266 --> 00:34:57,100 [Jimmy] Appropriate after what we saw from Kevin Owens, 601 00:34:57,166 --> 00:35:01,700 another Team willing to do anything to incapacitate their opponent, 602 00:35:01,766 --> 00:35:03,266 the Judgment Day. 603 00:35:03,333 --> 00:35:08,600 [Corey] The unholy trinity of Priest, Bálor, and Ripley have run roughshod 604 00:35:08,666 --> 00:35:13,366 over Monday Night Raw since initially betraying their creator 605 00:35:13,433 --> 00:35:17,166 the Hall of Famer, Edge, who is dead set on vengeance, 606 00:35:17,233 --> 00:35:22,933 but tonight it is one-on-one. Finn Bálor and Rey Mysterio. 607 00:35:23,000 --> 00:35:26,533 [Saxton] How much do you think that Finn Bálor and Damian Priest 608 00:35:26,600 --> 00:35:31,900 are loving now the apparent tension between Rey Mysterio, his son Dominik, 609 00:35:31,966 --> 00:35:36,433 and Edge, all caused by what they did last week? 610 00:35:36,500 --> 00:35:40,433 [Jimmy] They have said over and over what their mission is, to sow dissension. 611 00:35:40,500 --> 00:35:42,200 You never know who's going to join. 612 00:35:42,266 --> 00:35:44,533 You never know who they might attack. 613 00:35:44,600 --> 00:35:47,733 [Corey] This game is as much mental as it is physical, 614 00:35:47,799 --> 00:35:52,733 and the Judgment Day are solving it week after week after week. 615 00:36:01,566 --> 00:36:04,233 [crowd boos] 616 00:36:10,666 --> 00:36:14,066 Edge thinks we should fear him. 617 00:36:14,700 --> 00:36:18,600 Rey Mysterio thinks that we should fear him. 618 00:36:18,666 --> 00:36:21,200 The two of them can't even get on the same page. 619 00:36:21,266 --> 00:36:25,466 Poor little Dominik Mysterio's already abandoned both of them. 620 00:36:25,533 --> 00:36:28,966 -[crowd boos] -The Judgment Day 621 00:36:30,600 --> 00:36:33,266 isn't afraid of anyone. 622 00:36:35,633 --> 00:36:39,033 You know why? Because fear isn't real. 623 00:36:39,100 --> 00:36:43,700 Fear is a product of your imagination, 624 00:36:47,566 --> 00:36:50,000 but you know what? Danger is real. 625 00:36:50,066 --> 00:36:53,866 Danger is very real, and Rey Mysterio, tonight, 626 00:36:53,933 --> 00:36:57,766 you're going to find out that I am danger. 627 00:36:57,833 --> 00:37:00,666 [crowd boos] 628 00:37:04,733 --> 00:37:09,333 Edge, I'm going to be clear with you. 629 00:37:09,400 --> 00:37:13,700 If I wanted to, tonight, I would lay you out, 630 00:37:15,133 --> 00:37:17,966 but, in two weeks, we're in Toronto. 631 00:37:21,500 --> 00:37:26,400 Edge hasn't wrestled on Monday Night Raw in Toronto in, what, 12 years? 632 00:37:26,466 --> 00:37:28,966 Well, here it is. 633 00:37:29,033 --> 00:37:32,966 I'm officially challenging you to a match. 634 00:37:33,033 --> 00:37:36,266 One-on-one, you and me. 635 00:37:36,333 --> 00:37:42,000 The Rated-R Superstar versus The Punishment of the Judgment Day. 636 00:37:44,466 --> 00:37:47,666 If you still have a set, let's end this. 637 00:37:50,100 --> 00:37:55,066 Edge, you may have started The Judgment Day, 638 00:37:55,133 --> 00:37:59,333 but in Toronto, in front of your family, 639 00:37:59,400 --> 00:38:01,700 and whatever friends you have left, 640 00:38:05,233 --> 00:38:08,933 the Judgment Day will end you. 641 00:38:09,000 --> 00:38:10,700 -[crowd cheers] -[Judgment Day's music continues] 642 00:38:10,766 --> 00:38:12,000 [Corey] Wow. 643 00:38:13,100 --> 00:38:18,033 A highly Threatening message delivered by Damian Priest. 644 00:38:21,366 --> 00:38:24,100 [crowd cheers] 645 00:38:26,166 --> 00:38:29,400 Brother, everything okay with Dom? 646 00:38:29,466 --> 00:38:30,700 I can't find him anywhere. 647 00:38:30,766 --> 00:38:32,733 I called his cell phone, he's not picking up. 648 00:38:32,799 --> 00:38:34,100 Yes, he's lost. 649 00:38:34,166 --> 00:38:36,900 All right, well, listen. My offer from earlier still stands. 650 00:38:36,966 --> 00:38:38,966 Especially after Priest just called me out to a match. 651 00:38:39,033 --> 00:38:40,200 I'll come out there with you. 652 00:38:40,266 --> 00:38:42,299 Edge, I know my son. 653 00:38:42,366 --> 00:38:45,166 He'll come to his senses, man, but that'll make things worse. 654 00:38:45,233 --> 00:38:47,299 He'll be out there tonight, I know he will. 655 00:38:47,366 --> 00:38:50,166 -Okay. Go get him. -Appreciate it. 656 00:38:50,233 --> 00:38:54,500 [intense music playing] 657 00:38:54,566 --> 00:38:58,633 [Saxton] The match brought to you by Sonic. This is how we Sonic. 658 00:38:58,700 --> 00:39:02,500 Rey Mysterio will try to put the distractions of Dominik and Edge 659 00:39:02,566 --> 00:39:04,966 to the side and focus on payback, 660 00:39:05,033 --> 00:39:11,200 as Rey Mysterio goes one-on-one with the Judgment day's Finn Bálor next, 661 00:39:11,266 --> 00:39:15,466 live on Raw, in a match brought to you by Sonic. 662 00:39:15,533 --> 00:39:17,200 This is how we Sonic. 663 00:39:20,966 --> 00:39:22,966 [upbeat music playing] 664 00:39:38,100 --> 00:39:40,500 [Judgment Day's music plays] 665 00:39:40,566 --> 00:39:43,600 1.3 billion views, and the Judgment Day, 666 00:39:43,666 --> 00:39:46,400 they want all of those eyeballs on them. 667 00:39:46,466 --> 00:39:47,733 [Corey] It's a massive opportunity 668 00:39:47,799 --> 00:39:49,700 for Finn Bálor to dispose of Mysterio once and for all, 669 00:39:49,766 --> 00:39:53,333 but it will not be easy. 670 00:39:53,400 --> 00:39:56,033 [Rey Mysterio's music plays] 671 00:40:02,766 --> 00:40:04,299 [crowd cheers] 672 00:40:04,366 --> 00:40:07,666 [announcer] And his opponent, from San Diego, California, 673 00:40:07,733 --> 00:40:11,100 Rey Mysterio. 674 00:40:11,166 --> 00:40:16,133 [Jimmy] They are on their feet here in Cleveland for the legend, Rey Mysterio. 675 00:40:16,200 --> 00:40:18,700 [Saxton] Rey Mysterio's got ample reason to be motivated here 676 00:40:18,766 --> 00:40:20,933 against the Judgment Day, but look, guys, 677 00:40:21,000 --> 00:40:23,900 there's no way that this issue with Dominik Mysterio's 678 00:40:23,966 --> 00:40:25,700 not weighing on Rey right now. 679 00:40:25,766 --> 00:40:28,299 We even heard from Rey before the break saying, "Don't worry, 680 00:40:28,366 --> 00:40:32,433 I know Dominik will be out here. I know my son will be by my side." 681 00:40:32,500 --> 00:40:34,000 Well, look at the scene right here. 682 00:40:34,066 --> 00:40:37,600 Rey Mysterio coming down to the ring alone. 683 00:40:37,666 --> 00:40:41,433 [Corey] This, in my opinion, does not bode well for Rey Mysterio. 684 00:40:41,500 --> 00:40:45,666 Rey needs to be laser-focused on the task ahead which is Finn Bálor, 685 00:40:45,733 --> 00:40:49,100 the danger of the Judgment Day. 686 00:40:49,166 --> 00:40:53,133 Plus, Rey's got to figure in Damian Priest lurking on the outside, 687 00:40:53,200 --> 00:40:55,633 Rhea Ripley may be in the building somewhere. 688 00:40:55,700 --> 00:40:57,766 Who knows what other members of the Judgment Day 689 00:40:57,833 --> 00:41:00,200 are populating Cleveland. 690 00:41:00,266 --> 00:41:03,466 You don't know. But Rey needs to stay focused 691 00:41:03,533 --> 00:41:05,200 on Bálor and Bálor alone. 692 00:41:05,299 --> 00:41:08,233 [Saxton] As great as Rey Mysterio is, we all know that. 693 00:41:08,600 --> 00:41:12,666 This is a lot for Rey to contend with here tonight by himself. 694 00:41:12,933 --> 00:41:15,933 [Jimmy] He's looking over his shoulder for Dominik Mysterio. 695 00:41:16,033 --> 00:41:18,166 His son, nowhere in sight. 696 00:41:19,600 --> 00:41:22,533 [Corey] Rey shouldn't have cheaped out on the babysitter. 697 00:41:22,600 --> 00:41:24,166 [Jimmy whispering] Oh, stop. 698 00:41:28,066 --> 00:41:29,466 [bell rings] 699 00:41:29,566 --> 00:41:31,866 [Jimmy] This match brought to you by Sonic. 700 00:41:31,933 --> 00:41:34,533 This is how we Sonic. 701 00:41:34,600 --> 00:41:37,100 [Corey] Bálor gaining the early advantage 702 00:41:37,433 --> 00:41:39,166 off of the opening bell, 703 00:41:39,233 --> 00:41:41,166 [Jimmy] Finn Bálor as a competitor 704 00:41:41,366 --> 00:41:45,066 knows all about Rey Mysterio, as does most of the WWE locker room. 705 00:41:45,266 --> 00:41:48,933 Rey has inspired Finn, in Finn's own career. 706 00:41:49,033 --> 00:41:51,066 The fact is, Bowler and the Judgment Day 707 00:41:51,166 --> 00:41:53,833 are out to destroy your idols, to destroy everything 708 00:41:53,933 --> 00:41:56,166 that you hold sacred, and that can all begin tonight 709 00:41:56,266 --> 00:41:57,733 with the greatest mask of all time. 710 00:41:57,966 --> 00:41:59,900 [Saxton] That's a great point. If Finn Bálor could 711 00:41:59,966 --> 00:42:02,033 potentially defeat Rey Mysterio here tonight. 712 00:42:02,133 --> 00:42:04,200 And then we heard the challenge from Damian Priest. 713 00:42:04,500 --> 00:42:06,533 Challenging Edge in two weeks, 714 00:42:06,600 --> 00:42:08,500 in his hometown of Toronto 715 00:42:08,733 --> 00:42:10,600 to a matchup here on Monday Night Raw. 716 00:42:10,966 --> 00:42:14,500 [Corey] Mind games from Damian Priest, and how sweet would it be for a Priest 717 00:42:14,600 --> 00:42:16,966 and the entire Judgment Day to put that a final nail 718 00:42:17,033 --> 00:42:19,200 in Edge's coffin, in his own hometown? 719 00:42:19,366 --> 00:42:21,600 [Jimmy] Everything on Rey Mysterio's mind right now. 720 00:42:21,700 --> 00:42:23,866 Also the fact that the last time these two-- 721 00:42:23,933 --> 00:42:27,966 squared off one on one, Finn Bálor got the victory. 722 00:42:28,433 --> 00:42:30,966 Dominik Mysterio agreed to join the Judgment Day 723 00:42:31,066 --> 00:42:32,833 to save his father from a further beating. 724 00:42:32,933 --> 00:42:35,133 It was not a good night for Rey Mysterio. 725 00:42:35,866 --> 00:42:38,166 [Corey] Rey needs to compartmentalize all of those issues. 726 00:42:38,266 --> 00:42:39,966 Rey needs to focus on Bálor. 727 00:42:41,433 --> 00:42:45,000 And using what brought Rey to the top of the mountain, 728 00:42:45,333 --> 00:42:47,799 the greatest underdog of all time. 729 00:42:48,466 --> 00:42:50,833 [Jimmy] But every time Rey stops, every time he pauses, 730 00:42:50,933 --> 00:42:53,066 he seems to look around for his son. 731 00:42:53,266 --> 00:42:55,166 [Saxton] Then he's got to look around at Damian Priest 732 00:42:55,233 --> 00:42:57,033 on the other side of the ring and be aware of what he's doing. 733 00:42:59,299 --> 00:43:00,933 [Jimmy] It's supposed to be one on one tonight. 734 00:43:01,000 --> 00:43:04,299 We know with the Judgment Day, it is never one on one. 735 00:43:06,333 --> 00:43:09,500 [Saxton] Rey Mysterio doing a good job keeping his emotions in check here 736 00:43:09,600 --> 00:43:11,233 against Finn Bálor. 737 00:43:12,500 --> 00:43:15,433 Hurricanrana right into the turnbuckle. 738 00:43:17,733 --> 00:43:20,733 -[Jimmy] Hey. -[crowd cheering] 739 00:43:20,799 --> 00:43:22,766 Gotta seize the momentum now! 740 00:43:23,200 --> 00:43:26,100 Yes. Finn Bálor, great reversal. 741 00:43:26,166 --> 00:43:28,400 -But look at the speed of Rey-- -[Corey] Aw! Ho-ho! 742 00:43:28,466 --> 00:43:31,233 [Jimmy] Moved by Finn Bálor. Clearly did his homework. 743 00:43:32,299 --> 00:43:35,033 [Saxton] Now dodging that springboard cross body 744 00:43:35,433 --> 00:43:37,600 attempt from Rey Mysterio, 745 00:43:38,266 --> 00:43:41,299 [Corey] Finn Bálor truly a student of this game, 746 00:43:41,799 --> 00:43:43,633 traveling around the globe, 747 00:43:43,733 --> 00:43:45,000 dominating Mexico, 748 00:43:45,100 --> 00:43:48,200 dominating Japan before arriving in WWE. 749 00:43:49,766 --> 00:43:51,766 For Finn Bálor, the sky truly is the limit. 750 00:43:51,833 --> 00:43:54,900 The very first ever WWE Universal champion, 751 00:43:56,799 --> 00:43:59,366 Seems like Finn is reinvigorated ever since 752 00:43:59,433 --> 00:44:01,700 he aligned himself with the Judgment Day. 753 00:44:02,033 --> 00:44:04,900 [Jimmy] You talk about what he's accomplished in the ring Corey but, 754 00:44:05,033 --> 00:44:09,333 joining The Judgment Day has given him an edge, a focus, a viciousness 755 00:44:09,799 --> 00:44:13,366 that he felt he didn't have and that lack held him back in his career. 756 00:44:13,433 --> 00:44:15,633 [Corey] What is quite clear, The Judgment Day have been very open 757 00:44:15,700 --> 00:44:17,833 about the fact it's no longer about the fans. 758 00:44:17,933 --> 00:44:20,833 It's no longer about the adulation of the WWE Universe. 759 00:44:20,900 --> 00:44:24,666 It's about winning at all costs and destroying all that you hold sacred. 760 00:44:25,266 --> 00:44:26,166 [Saxton] Great counter. 761 00:44:26,233 --> 00:44:29,633 -The offensive attack there Finn Bálor. -[Jimmy] The sunset flip, shoulders down. 762 00:44:29,766 --> 00:44:31,766 [Jimmy] Great escape by Finn Bálor. 763 00:44:33,100 --> 00:44:34,266 [Saxton] Uh-oh. 764 00:44:34,366 --> 00:44:36,400 -[all] Oh! -[Jimmy] The dagger from Bálor. 765 00:44:36,466 --> 00:44:37,966 -that might do it. -[Saxton] To the cover! 766 00:44:38,033 --> 00:44:40,633 -[referee] One, two-- -[Jimmy] A kick out just in time 767 00:44:40,766 --> 00:44:42,866 for Rey Mysterio. 768 00:44:43,133 --> 00:44:45,533 Still maybe wondering if Dominik would come out 769 00:44:45,600 --> 00:44:47,299 and be a factor in this match so far, 770 00:44:47,433 --> 00:44:49,900 functionally two-one, it's supposed to be one-on-one. 771 00:44:50,100 --> 00:44:52,700 But Finn Bálor has the emotional support of Damian Priest. 772 00:44:52,766 --> 00:44:54,533 Rey Mysterio, all alone tonight. 773 00:44:54,600 --> 00:44:56,666 [Saxton] Yeah, we don't know what's going on in the mind of Rey Mysterio. 774 00:44:56,733 --> 00:44:57,966 If he is fully locked in. 775 00:44:58,033 --> 00:45:00,733 If he is having this emotional battle with himself… 776 00:45:00,799 --> 00:45:02,500 -[Jimmy] He can't afford that right now. -[Saxton] Right now, 777 00:45:02,566 --> 00:45:04,700 [Saxton] It is Finn Bálor in full control 778 00:45:05,066 --> 00:45:07,666 -and making it personal now. -[crowd boos] 779 00:45:07,799 --> 00:45:11,333 [Corey] The ultimate disrespect to Rey Mysterio. 780 00:45:11,400 --> 00:45:16,200 Bálor mocking the great Eddie Guerrero and the Three Amigos. 781 00:45:16,333 --> 00:45:17,566 [crowd boos] 782 00:45:17,633 --> 00:45:19,299 This is just salt in the wound. 783 00:45:20,233 --> 00:45:23,166 [crowd boos] 784 00:45:24,666 --> 00:45:26,166 [Saxton] Reversal! 785 00:45:26,833 --> 00:45:29,500 [Jimmy] Beautiful payback from Rey Mysterio. 786 00:45:30,733 --> 00:45:33,033 [Saxton] What can Rey Mysterio do with this opening? 787 00:45:33,200 --> 00:45:35,466 [Jimmy] Can he capitalize, Rey Mysterio, right now? 788 00:45:35,733 --> 00:45:37,933 Trying to get back to his feet, struggling. 789 00:45:39,799 --> 00:45:42,333 Being the warrior, being a giant slayer, 790 00:45:42,400 --> 00:45:44,966 defying the odds is what has made him a legend. 791 00:45:46,900 --> 00:45:50,066 [Saxton] Rey now, picking up momentum here, against Bálor. 792 00:45:54,566 --> 00:45:58,666 The sunset flip-- oh the trump kick right in the forehead of Bálor 793 00:45:58,733 --> 00:46:01,700 -[Jimmy] To the cover! -[all] One! Two-- 794 00:46:01,766 --> 00:46:03,966 [Saxton] Out just in time, the kick out. 795 00:46:04,833 --> 00:46:08,600 Barely getting that shoulder up in time is Finn Bálor. 796 00:46:09,299 --> 00:46:12,033 [Saxton] Talk about what this would do to Judgment day for Bálor to score 797 00:46:12,133 --> 00:46:14,200 a victory. What would it do for Rey Mysterio? 798 00:46:14,299 --> 00:46:17,366 [Jimmy] Possibly what it'd do for the family dynamic of Rey Mysterio 799 00:46:17,799 --> 00:46:19,299 if he beats Finn Bálor, here tonight. 800 00:46:19,366 --> 00:46:21,766 [Corey] Rey Mysterio and Dominik may have thought they left the rear-- 801 00:46:21,966 --> 00:46:25,233 The judgment in their rear view mirror after SummerSlam… 802 00:46:25,299 --> 00:46:27,433 [crowd] Three! Four! 803 00:46:28,966 --> 00:46:33,133 -[Jimmy] Judgment Day's been so tenacious. -[Saxton] On the shoulders of Finn Bálor. 804 00:46:33,266 --> 00:46:35,200 -[Jimmy] Great counter by Rey. -[all] Oh! 805 00:46:35,266 --> 00:46:37,333 [Corey] Face first goes Finn. 806 00:46:38,566 --> 00:46:41,966 [Jimmy] Move and counter-move. To the cover, trying to finish it. 807 00:46:42,333 --> 00:46:43,233 Nope. 808 00:46:47,666 --> 00:46:50,966 Fatigue on the face of Rey Mysterio. 809 00:46:51,233 --> 00:46:54,466 Finn Bálor giving everything he could with that kick out. 810 00:46:55,799 --> 00:46:57,466 [Corey] Take a look at this, 811 00:46:57,533 --> 00:47:00,766 Rey, countering into a bulldog. 812 00:47:00,833 --> 00:47:03,500 Mysterio buying himself some valuable time. 813 00:47:03,566 --> 00:47:06,666 But is it enough to turn the tides in this matchup? 814 00:47:08,133 --> 00:47:12,133 Maybe so. Ready to tie him up here in Cleveland. 815 00:47:12,333 --> 00:47:15,033 -[Saxton] Rey Mysterio looking for the-- -[all] Oh! 816 00:47:15,100 --> 00:47:17,066 [Saxton] 619 to Priest! 817 00:47:17,133 --> 00:47:19,600 [Jimmy] It got Priest, but Bálor, now-- 818 00:47:21,266 --> 00:47:23,733 Damian Priest sacrificing himself. 819 00:47:24,166 --> 00:47:25,733 And this match continues. 820 00:47:25,799 --> 00:47:27,133 [Corey] I don't know if Rey is getting up. 821 00:47:30,033 --> 00:47:33,299 [slow music playing] 822 00:47:33,600 --> 00:47:37,466 -[music increases in tempo] -[crowd cheering] 823 00:47:40,233 --> 00:47:42,666 [intense music playing] 824 00:47:51,500 --> 00:47:54,366 [announcer] The two-night blockbuster event… 825 00:47:55,066 --> 00:47:56,966 …is coming. 826 00:47:57,633 --> 00:48:02,666 Wrestlemania goes Hollywood, live at Sophie Stadium. 827 00:48:02,933 --> 00:48:05,600 Saturday April 1st and Sunday April 2nd. 828 00:48:05,833 --> 00:48:07,700 Tickets available this Friday. 829 00:48:10,366 --> 00:48:13,766 [Jimmy] Welcome back to what has been a battle of attrition between 830 00:48:13,833 --> 00:48:17,333 Rey Mysterio and Finn Bálor of The Judgment Day, 831 00:48:17,400 --> 00:48:20,100 putting one another to their absolute limits. 832 00:48:20,266 --> 00:48:24,266 [Corey] Rey Mysterio trying to fight his way out of a precarious situation. 833 00:48:24,366 --> 00:48:26,633 Short jab to the ribs of Bálor. 834 00:48:29,066 --> 00:48:33,533 [Saxton] Rey Mysterio feels very at home in this high risk scenario. 835 00:48:34,366 --> 00:48:37,066 [Corey] Bowler hanging on for dear life to the top rope. 836 00:48:37,200 --> 00:48:38,299 [all] Oh-ho! 837 00:48:38,366 --> 00:48:40,866 [Corey] Very clever maneuver by the veteran Rey Mysterio. 838 00:48:42,100 --> 00:48:45,633 [Saxton] Bálor now with Rey, Rey trying to re-position himself. 839 00:48:45,700 --> 00:48:47,400 Sends Bálor all the way to the outside. 840 00:48:48,400 --> 00:48:51,566 [Corey] Beautiful arm-- arm-drag transition. 841 00:48:51,633 --> 00:48:56,133 To the outside. Into the barricade, goes Finn Bálor. 842 00:48:57,400 --> 00:49:00,400 [crowd cheering] 843 00:49:00,500 --> 00:49:03,966 [Saxton] Despite the distractions of-- of Damian Priest. 844 00:49:04,033 --> 00:49:05,900 [Jimmy] Said something about distractions? 845 00:49:06,000 --> 00:49:08,233 [Saxton] Always have to worry about Damian Priest 846 00:49:08,299 --> 00:49:09,833 and the rest of The Judgment Day. 847 00:49:10,900 --> 00:49:14,533 [indistinct conversation] 848 00:49:17,166 --> 00:49:19,466 [Corey] Rey taking his eye off the task at hand, 849 00:49:19,533 --> 00:49:21,633 off the ball, that is Finn Bálor. 850 00:49:22,933 --> 00:49:25,066 Priest a moment ago, making mention of the fact that-- 851 00:49:25,133 --> 00:49:27,333 [indistinct shouting] 852 00:49:28,266 --> 00:49:30,700 [Jimmy] This is what you had to be afraid of. 853 00:49:30,799 --> 00:49:33,600 -You had to be concerned about this-- -[crowd shouting] 854 00:49:33,900 --> 00:49:35,566 [Saxton] We've got an equalizer. 855 00:49:35,633 --> 00:49:37,466 [Jimmy] Edge gave his word. 856 00:49:38,166 --> 00:49:40,033 "The Judgment Day becomes a problem. 857 00:49:40,966 --> 00:49:43,033 I'm gonna be a problem for them." 858 00:49:43,633 --> 00:49:48,600 [Saxton] Edge attempting to resume his well-stated mission, 859 00:49:48,733 --> 00:49:50,566 to kill the Judgment Day. 860 00:49:50,633 --> 00:49:52,933 [Jimmy] And they are brawling into the stands. 861 00:49:54,799 --> 00:49:57,233 [Corey] Look of disbelief on the face of Finn Bálor. 862 00:49:57,299 --> 00:50:01,033 The Rated-R superstar and Damian Priest battling out 863 00:50:01,633 --> 00:50:03,766 in the fans here in Cleveland. 864 00:50:03,833 --> 00:50:07,133 [Saxton] Well, we still got a match going on between Rey Mysterio and Finn Bálor. 865 00:50:07,200 --> 00:50:08,733 [Jimmy] Finn Bálor lost his help. 866 00:50:09,733 --> 00:50:12,200 Rey Mysterio now can take advantage. 867 00:50:12,266 --> 00:50:15,799 -[all] One! Two! -[exclaims] 868 00:50:15,866 --> 00:50:19,033 [Jimmy] Bálor barely escaping before the count of three. 869 00:50:19,100 --> 00:50:21,100 [Saxton] So ridiculously close. 870 00:50:22,733 --> 00:50:26,866 [Jimmy] Rey Mysterio, with all his experience cannot believe it. 871 00:50:27,866 --> 00:50:32,700 [Corey] Rey Mysterio has a lot more weighing on his mind than usual tonight, 872 00:50:33,233 --> 00:50:37,633 but still showing glimpses of greatness. The code red shoulder's down, 873 00:50:37,700 --> 00:50:40,333 nearly ended this one, but Bálor hangs in. 874 00:50:41,066 --> 00:50:43,866 [Saxton] Fortunate for Rey, no longer having to worry about the presence 875 00:50:43,933 --> 00:50:47,166 -of Damian Priest at ringside. -[crowd cheers] 876 00:50:49,866 --> 00:50:51,799 [Saxton] Mysterio, 877 00:50:51,866 --> 00:50:54,033 -shifting the advantage… -[crowd cheering] 878 00:50:54,133 --> 00:50:55,899 -…into his corner. -[crowd cheering] 879 00:50:56,000 --> 00:50:59,100 -And prepare to-- -[Jimmy] What a counter 880 00:50:59,200 --> 00:51:02,333 from Finn Bálor to the 619! 881 00:51:02,399 --> 00:51:04,433 [Corey] Do it like that in the 216. 882 00:51:04,533 --> 00:51:08,633 -Bálor now-- -[Saxton] Jaw dropkick in the corner, 883 00:51:09,433 --> 00:51:11,933 and we are closing in on the bitter end. 884 00:51:12,933 --> 00:51:15,866 -Mysterio down in the drop zone. -[crowd boos] 885 00:51:16,666 --> 00:51:18,733 Will Bálor drop the Hammer? 886 00:51:18,799 --> 00:51:21,433 [Jimmy] Coming across, but nobody home. 887 00:51:23,233 --> 00:51:25,266 [Saxton] Rey Mysterio now-- 888 00:51:25,333 --> 00:51:28,466 -We're gonna try this one more time. -[crowd cheering] 889 00:51:29,866 --> 00:51:31,600 Bálor in position. 890 00:51:32,466 --> 00:51:34,200 -[Jimmy] Wait! -[Corey] What the hell? 891 00:51:36,500 --> 00:51:37,933 [Saxton] Rhea Ripley? 892 00:51:38,266 --> 00:51:39,200 [Jimmy] It's Dominik. 893 00:51:43,933 --> 00:51:45,633 He's absolutely destroyed. 894 00:51:46,633 --> 00:51:48,966 [Saxton] Finn Bálor from behind now. 895 00:51:49,566 --> 00:51:53,233 [Jimmy] Taking advantage of the distraction by Ripley. 896 00:51:53,866 --> 00:51:57,933 [Corey] 1916, and the climb to the top. 897 00:51:58,000 --> 00:52:01,166 Here comes the dagger from the prince. 898 00:52:01,933 --> 00:52:05,600 Coup de grace right through the guts of Rey Mysterio. 899 00:52:05,666 --> 00:52:08,100 [all] One! Two! Three! 900 00:52:08,500 --> 00:52:10,100 [closing bell dinging] 901 00:52:13,133 --> 00:52:14,633 [announcer] He's your winner, 902 00:52:14,700 --> 00:52:18,533 Finn Bálor! 903 00:52:18,633 --> 00:52:22,433 [Corey] Rhea Ripley was the distraction at exactly the right time. 904 00:52:22,500 --> 00:52:25,133 [Jimmy] A distraction and potentially the destruction 905 00:52:25,500 --> 00:52:27,466 of Rey's son, Dominik. 906 00:52:29,799 --> 00:52:32,666 [Jimmy] What in the world happened to Dominik Mysterio? 907 00:52:32,733 --> 00:52:35,666 [Corey] Just as Rey was looking to finish things off, 908 00:52:35,733 --> 00:52:39,466 Bálor once again in position for the 619. 909 00:52:40,366 --> 00:52:43,633 The distraction would stop Rey dead in his tracks. 910 00:52:43,700 --> 00:52:49,100 Look at the power of Rhea Ripley as she simply dumps Dominik. 911 00:52:51,200 --> 00:52:53,833 [Jimmy] And Rey Mysterio, understandably frozen and… 912 00:52:54,000 --> 00:52:57,299 that jarring image with the match would resume. 913 00:52:57,799 --> 00:53:00,200 [Corey] Bálor would spike Mysterio, 914 00:53:01,366 --> 00:53:05,100 make the familiar climb up top 915 00:53:06,933 --> 00:53:08,233 and the coup de grace. 916 00:53:09,200 --> 00:53:10,533 The bitter end. 917 00:53:12,566 --> 00:53:15,233 [Saxton] Once again it's the physical 918 00:53:15,799 --> 00:53:20,133 and perhaps even more importantly, psychological advantage 919 00:53:20,799 --> 00:53:22,166 for the Judgment Day. 920 00:53:22,666 --> 00:53:25,333 A father looking at his battered son. 921 00:53:27,633 --> 00:53:30,399 Rey Mysterio's heart has got to be broken right now. 922 00:53:31,266 --> 00:53:34,133 [upbeat music playing] 923 00:53:38,133 --> 00:53:41,666 Well, the Judgment Day continue to thrive, continue to ask the question. 924 00:53:41,799 --> 00:53:42,799 What is next? 925 00:53:42,866 --> 00:53:46,666 The big question for the WWE universe, about what would be next 926 00:53:46,766 --> 00:53:50,833 was, what is next for the women's tagteam title? 927 00:53:50,933 --> 00:53:53,266 We get part of that answer tonight. 928 00:53:53,333 --> 00:53:54,899 We'll take the first step 929 00:53:55,266 --> 00:53:58,833 in crowning new WWE women's tag team champions. 930 00:53:58,933 --> 00:54:02,633 It is a star studded field. Plenty of familiar faces. 931 00:54:02,766 --> 00:54:05,966 But what I want to know is, what does the X-factor, 932 00:54:06,100 --> 00:54:10,600 that is presented by Nikita Lyons and Zoey Stark from NXT pose 933 00:54:10,700 --> 00:54:13,166 for the rest of the field, two true unknowns? 934 00:54:13,266 --> 00:54:15,633 If you catch them on Tuesday night, you know they're legit. 935 00:54:15,766 --> 00:54:17,833 I'm very curious to see how this field plays out. 936 00:54:17,899 --> 00:54:19,266 [Saxton] It's an exciting time. 937 00:54:19,333 --> 00:54:23,233 Eight teams, one opportunity to become women's tag team champions. 938 00:54:23,399 --> 00:54:26,133 [hip-hop music playing] 939 00:54:26,200 --> 00:54:29,500 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time, 940 00:54:29,566 --> 00:54:33,233 Tamina and the 24-7 champion, Dana Brook. 941 00:54:33,466 --> 00:54:35,399 [crowd cheering] 942 00:54:35,700 --> 00:54:37,433 Ladies, what does it mean to you to compete 943 00:54:37,533 --> 00:54:40,833 in the WWE Women's Tag Team championship tournament. 944 00:54:41,133 --> 00:54:44,899 For me, Sarah, it's an opportunity to become a double champion. 945 00:54:45,566 --> 00:54:48,166 And with the women's tag team titles in the picture, 946 00:54:48,633 --> 00:54:51,200 I need a partner to get there, and you know what? 947 00:54:51,466 --> 00:54:53,433 I've defended my title a lot. 948 00:54:54,633 --> 00:54:57,566 With my biggest challenge, Tamina, 949 00:54:57,633 --> 00:55:01,133 -So tonight-- -[laughs sarcastically] Okay, relax. 950 00:55:01,200 --> 00:55:03,500 We're not going to roll you up for that title, okay? 951 00:55:03,566 --> 00:55:06,600 We have our eyes set on titles that suit us. 952 00:55:07,566 --> 00:55:10,666 And you know why the women's tag team championships suit us? 953 00:55:11,133 --> 00:55:13,399 Because I was the first one to hold them. 954 00:55:13,500 --> 00:55:16,933 But you wouldn't know anything about that, now would you, Dana Brooke? 955 00:55:18,366 --> 00:55:21,933 But I do. So keep yapping your mouth, Bayley. 956 00:55:22,866 --> 00:55:27,666 I don't mind taking you and your little friends out of this tournament right now. 957 00:55:31,233 --> 00:55:33,033 See you out there, champ. 958 00:55:34,799 --> 00:55:38,133 [speaking Japanese] I don't like you. 959 00:55:39,333 --> 00:55:42,333 [Jimmy] Well, Bayley takes her first step when it's Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky 960 00:55:42,399 --> 00:55:44,333 versus Tamina and Dana Brooke. 961 00:55:49,600 --> 00:55:51,733 [announcer] Vaping can expose you to toxic metals, 962 00:55:51,799 --> 00:55:54,833 like nickel, chromium and lead that can damage your lungs. 963 00:56:01,100 --> 00:56:03,633 [Jimmy] Just in case you're wondering where that fashion sense came from, 964 00:56:03,700 --> 00:56:06,299 And that physique Byron, that's where. 965 00:56:06,366 --> 00:56:07,966 [Saxton] I was wondering. Dana Brooke, 966 00:56:08,033 --> 00:56:10,166 a degree in fashion from Kent State University. 967 00:56:10,233 --> 00:56:13,600 Also competed in the Arnold Classic for bodybuilding, 968 00:56:13,700 --> 00:56:16,066 and Dana could add tag team champion, 969 00:56:16,133 --> 00:56:19,533 -to her list of accolades. -[Bayley's music plays] 970 00:56:20,133 --> 00:56:22,666 [Corey] Someone who has a lot to say about that. 971 00:56:33,966 --> 00:56:36,100 [Iyo Sky's music plays] 972 00:56:47,866 --> 00:56:51,633 [Corey] Three eminent high flyers in the game today. 973 00:56:51,866 --> 00:56:55,833 A former NXT women's champion, Iyo Sky 974 00:56:56,066 --> 00:56:58,266 [Dakota Kai's music plays] 975 00:56:59,166 --> 00:57:00,666 We're about to catch our first glimpse 976 00:57:00,766 --> 00:57:05,133 on Monday Night Raw of in-ring action from this woman, Dakota Kai. 977 00:57:07,200 --> 00:57:08,733 [bell rings] 978 00:57:08,799 --> 00:57:11,566 [announcer] The following is a first round match 979 00:57:11,633 --> 00:57:16,933 of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament. 980 00:57:17,933 --> 00:57:21,399 Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Bayley, 981 00:57:21,466 --> 00:57:26,000 Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai. 982 00:57:30,966 --> 00:57:33,799 [Saxton] Well, the challenge was laid down earlier on tonight. 983 00:57:33,866 --> 00:57:37,200 It is now official for Clash at the Castle. 984 00:57:37,366 --> 00:57:40,299 On one side, the Raw Women's champion, Bianca Belair, 985 00:57:40,500 --> 00:57:42,700 teaming up with Asuka and Alexa Bliss, 986 00:57:42,766 --> 00:57:48,133 will take on the team of Bayley, Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky. 987 00:57:48,700 --> 00:57:54,033 Think about the momentum for a win tonight from Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky. 988 00:57:57,233 --> 00:58:01,799 [Jimmy] Monday Night Raw is brought to you by the Sonic Big Deal cheeseburger 989 00:58:01,866 --> 00:58:05,033 for a limited time only at Sonic. 990 00:58:06,200 --> 00:58:09,899 [Saxton] Look at this tandem of Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai handpicked 991 00:58:09,966 --> 00:58:13,233 by Bayley's help to reinvigorate and re-infuse the hunger, 992 00:58:13,566 --> 00:58:15,166 into the women's division here on Raw. 993 00:58:15,366 --> 00:58:17,833 [Dana Brooke's music plays] 994 00:58:22,000 --> 00:58:23,933 [Tamina's music plays] 995 00:58:24,366 --> 00:58:27,233 [Corey] Here are two women who have spent the better part of the last several months 996 00:58:27,299 --> 00:58:30,766 chasing after one another, regarding the 24-7 championship. 997 00:58:30,866 --> 00:58:32,033 Let's see how they work together. 998 00:58:33,666 --> 00:58:35,233 [announcer] And their opponents, 999 00:58:35,299 --> 00:58:39,133 a team of the 24-7 champions, Dana Brooke 1000 00:58:39,200 --> 00:58:42,100 and Tamina! 1001 00:58:42,833 --> 00:58:44,700 [Saxton] We've seen this before. Sometimes your strongest enemies 1002 00:58:44,799 --> 00:58:46,899 can become your biggest allies. 1003 00:58:48,000 --> 00:58:50,066 [Jimmy] And Tamina, that look on her face. 1004 00:58:50,433 --> 00:58:52,433 She's at her best when she's at her meanest. 1005 00:58:52,500 --> 00:58:54,266 [Jimmy] Bayley may have brought that out in her. 1006 00:58:54,333 --> 00:58:56,799 [Saxton] What it looks like to me, Bayley, Iyo and Dakota 1007 00:58:56,866 --> 00:59:00,566 have put the entire Raw Women's Division on the defensive. 1008 00:59:00,633 --> 00:59:04,733 In a short period of time, Bayley has masterminded this uprising, 1009 00:59:04,799 --> 00:59:08,433 that has really, really shaken the women's division to its core. 1010 00:59:08,500 --> 00:59:09,666 and it could continue tonight, 1011 00:59:09,733 --> 00:59:12,166 as Iyo and Dakota look to take one step closer 1012 00:59:12,366 --> 00:59:16,399 to becoming WWE Women's Tag Team Champions. 1013 00:59:16,500 --> 00:59:19,533 [Jimmy] Well, you can surprise people with a walk-in at SummerSlam. 1014 00:59:19,766 --> 00:59:22,366 But when you're able to get past the first round 1015 00:59:22,466 --> 00:59:26,399 of the Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament, that's a huge step. 1016 00:59:27,433 --> 00:59:29,700 [Corey] We're about to get our first glimpse of Dakota Kai. 1017 00:59:30,000 --> 00:59:32,833 We talk about superstars having educated feet in the ring. 1018 00:59:32,966 --> 00:59:35,399 Dakota Kai's feet have a PhD. 1019 00:59:35,500 --> 00:59:38,033 She will kick the features right off your face 1020 00:59:38,100 --> 00:59:39,533 and not feel bad about it. 1021 00:59:40,200 --> 00:59:42,066 [Saxton] You look at it from an experience standpoint, 1022 00:59:42,133 --> 00:59:44,333 obviously, Dana Brooke and Tamina have more experience 1023 00:59:44,500 --> 00:59:48,233 -as far as competition here on Raw but-- -[Jimmy] That's where it ends. 1024 00:59:48,566 --> 00:59:50,600 We were talking world travel competition. 1025 00:59:50,700 --> 00:59:52,366 Dakota Kai has been around the globe. 1026 00:59:52,566 --> 00:59:54,966 -She's had her stints in NXT. -[Saxton] Cover! 1027 00:59:56,000 --> 01:00:00,366 [Jimmy] Dakota Kai, in fact, was one-half of the NXT Women's Tag Team Champions. 1028 01:00:00,566 --> 01:00:02,333 Dakota is a force to be reckoned with. 1029 01:00:02,600 --> 01:00:04,799 And that's why Bayley uses her as an ally. 1030 01:00:05,466 --> 01:00:07,166 [Saxton] Add to your point, I mean the relationship between 1031 01:00:07,233 --> 01:00:10,700 Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky goes back to their days in Japan. 1032 01:00:10,766 --> 01:00:12,233 Nearly 10 years ago. 1033 01:00:12,299 --> 01:00:13,966 [Corey] A tag is made at Tamina. 1034 01:00:14,399 --> 01:00:18,566 No matter how much experience you have, you cannot game plan for power. 1035 01:00:20,933 --> 01:00:23,466 [Saxton] Tamina felt disrespected earlier on. 1036 01:00:24,299 --> 01:00:26,700 [Corey] Ain't nobody meaner than Tamina. 1037 01:00:26,799 --> 01:00:27,933 And that's when she's in a good mood. 1038 01:00:28,166 --> 01:00:29,533 [all] Oh! 1039 01:00:29,766 --> 01:00:32,433 [Corey] The bull in the China shop, but unfortunately, 1040 01:00:32,833 --> 01:00:36,566 the China shop right now, the jaw of Dakota Kai. 1041 01:00:36,633 --> 01:00:38,200 [Jimmy] Oh, my goodness. 1042 01:00:38,399 --> 01:00:40,166 [Saxton] That attitude of Tamina is what propelled her 1043 01:00:40,266 --> 01:00:43,366 to become one half of the women's tag team champions. 1044 01:00:43,500 --> 01:00:46,133 [Jimmy] Planting the suplex. Unreal. 1045 01:00:48,733 --> 01:00:51,500 [Corey] Smart move by Dakota, rolling to the outside. 1046 01:00:52,833 --> 01:00:54,299 Recalibrate their game plan. 1047 01:00:54,433 --> 01:00:57,233 But Dana Brooke looking to make something happen from the top. 1048 01:00:58,233 --> 01:01:01,200 -[Saxton] Dana Brooke taking-- Oh! -[Jimmy] High-flying, 1049 01:01:01,299 --> 01:01:04,600 laying out Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai! 1050 01:01:04,799 --> 01:01:06,166 Can they recover? 1051 01:01:06,466 --> 01:01:09,100 -Get back! -[inaudible] They don't need me. 1052 01:01:09,200 --> 01:01:10,899 -Oh, they don't need you? -They don't need me. 1053 01:01:10,966 --> 01:01:11,899 -Clearly. -They don't need me. 1054 01:01:12,066 --> 01:01:13,333 [Brooke] Okay. 1055 01:01:15,466 --> 01:01:17,166 [Corey] Welcome back to the first round 1056 01:01:17,233 --> 01:01:20,966 of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament. 1057 01:01:21,033 --> 01:01:25,033 Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky versus Dana Brooke and Tamina. 1058 01:01:25,233 --> 01:01:27,700 [Corey] Dakota Kai in complete control. 1059 01:01:27,833 --> 01:01:29,233 This went down during the break. 1060 01:01:29,299 --> 01:01:32,466 Dakota would send Dana Brooke to the outside and Iyo Sky 1061 01:01:32,533 --> 01:01:34,566 -would send Dana over a barricade. -[Saxton] Cover! 1062 01:01:35,566 --> 01:01:38,500 [Jimmy] A kick out from Dakota Kai, been wondering about the teamwork 1063 01:01:38,566 --> 01:01:40,500 of Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai. 1064 01:01:40,566 --> 01:01:42,433 So far it's been on point, cover again. 1065 01:01:43,000 --> 01:01:44,666 Think about the knowledge too that Bayley, 1066 01:01:44,766 --> 01:01:47,100 as one half of the first ever women's tag team champions, 1067 01:01:47,233 --> 01:01:50,433 has imparted upon both Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai. 1068 01:01:51,533 --> 01:01:55,399 [Corey] It's all about experience, not only for Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky 1069 01:01:55,600 --> 01:01:57,933 but under the tutelage of Bayley. All three women-- 1070 01:01:58,000 --> 01:01:59,299 [Jimmy] Oh-ho! 1071 01:01:59,433 --> 01:02:00,733 [Corey] I forgot what I was going to say. 1072 01:02:00,799 --> 01:02:02,100 Dakota kicked her so hard. 1073 01:02:02,200 --> 01:02:03,266 [Jimmy] Look at the teamwork. 1074 01:02:03,333 --> 01:02:06,566 [Jimmy] Back and forth destruction of Dana Brooke. 1075 01:02:06,633 --> 01:02:08,666 To the cover! 1076 01:02:08,733 --> 01:02:11,000 [Corey] That's what it's going to take. Teamwork. 1077 01:02:11,066 --> 01:02:14,399 A lot of these teams seem a little makeshift. They're temporary alliances. 1078 01:02:14,500 --> 01:02:16,666 But when you can get on the same page as your partner, 1079 01:02:16,733 --> 01:02:20,100 it makes you a very, very strong force to be reckoned with. 1080 01:02:20,166 --> 01:02:23,933 Which is what we're seeing right now from Kai and Sky. 1081 01:02:24,333 --> 01:02:26,666 [Jimmy] These are two of the eight teams involved 1082 01:02:26,733 --> 01:02:28,833 in the Women's Tag Team Title Tournament. 1083 01:02:28,933 --> 01:02:31,466 Teams that span not just Monday Night Raw, but 1084 01:02:31,533 --> 01:02:34,333 Friday Night Smackdown and NXT 2.0. 1085 01:02:35,200 --> 01:02:38,266 [Jimmy] And the viciousness right now from Iyo Sky. 1086 01:02:38,333 --> 01:02:42,166 Knees-- right to the chest of a helpless Dana Brooke. 1087 01:02:42,299 --> 01:02:44,399 To the cover again, hooking the leg. 1088 01:02:45,566 --> 01:02:49,233 But again, Bayley's been very vocal about giving the opportunity 1089 01:02:49,500 --> 01:02:51,666 to Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky. 1090 01:02:51,733 --> 01:02:54,633 And Bayley's vision of what the Raw women's division looks like. 1091 01:02:55,066 --> 01:02:56,133 This is what it looks like. 1092 01:02:56,333 --> 01:02:58,666 World traveled, world class competitors. 1093 01:02:59,299 --> 01:03:02,600 [Corey] And she's questioned the hunger of the veterans in the locker room. 1094 01:03:02,666 --> 01:03:05,466 -Now, veterans like Dana Brooke-- -[Jimmy] Tamina being called out. 1095 01:03:05,533 --> 01:03:07,766 [Jimmy] It remains to be seen if that-- hold on a second. 1096 01:03:08,766 --> 01:03:10,399 It remains to be seen if that strategy 1097 01:03:10,500 --> 01:03:12,366 is actually going to work out in the long term. 1098 01:03:12,433 --> 01:03:15,566 This fire, quote unquote, that Bayley is attempting to light 1099 01:03:15,733 --> 01:03:16,966 under the entire women's division. 1100 01:03:17,066 --> 01:03:19,433 -[crowd chanting] Bayley sucks! -[Corey] Conversely when you're someone 1101 01:03:19,500 --> 01:03:20,766 with as much cache as Bayley… 1102 01:03:20,833 --> 01:03:22,600 -[chanting continues] -…and you're making these broad claims 1103 01:03:22,666 --> 01:03:24,633 -about taking over the-- these idiots… -[chanting continues] 1104 01:03:24,700 --> 01:03:27,000 …in Cleveland have no respect. 1105 01:03:27,066 --> 01:03:30,100 [Jimmy] They are very vocal here in Cleveland, how they feel about Bayley. 1106 01:03:30,166 --> 01:03:32,166 [Saxton] Well, Bayley clearly disrespected them earlier, so… 1107 01:03:32,266 --> 01:03:34,566 -[chanting continues] -Can't be surprised. 1108 01:03:34,633 --> 01:03:36,933 -[Jimmy] Dana Brooke. Oh! -[Saxton] Oh, my God! 1109 01:03:37,000 --> 01:03:39,966 [Jimmy] To the cover! Trying to get back in this-- 1110 01:03:41,033 --> 01:03:42,366 [Jimmy] So close. 1111 01:03:42,433 --> 01:03:44,166 [Corey] Almost distraught on the outside. 1112 01:03:47,166 --> 01:03:48,766 [Jimmy] Desperation time for a tag. 1113 01:03:48,866 --> 01:03:51,466 [Saxton] Both Dakota Kai and Dana Brooke. 1114 01:03:52,366 --> 01:03:53,600 [Jimmy] Going to crawl to her corner 1115 01:03:53,700 --> 01:03:56,533 and prevent Dana Brooke from getting to Tamina. 1116 01:03:58,533 --> 01:04:02,700 So far, very good at keeping Tamina from being much of a factor in this match. 1117 01:04:04,233 --> 01:04:06,566 -[Saxton] Oh, it's a tag! -[crowd cheering] 1118 01:04:07,033 --> 01:04:12,600 [Jimmy] In comes Tamina. Iyo Sky completely caught by surprise. 1119 01:04:12,666 --> 01:04:16,100 [Saxton] Tamina! Unleashing her own paralleled aggression 1120 01:04:16,700 --> 01:04:19,299 all over Iyo Sky. 1121 01:04:20,366 --> 01:04:23,466 [Jimmy] Talk about Iyo Sky, the high flyer right now. 1122 01:04:23,533 --> 01:04:25,666 Tamina sending her flying 1123 01:04:26,566 --> 01:04:28,533 right into the turnbuckle. 1124 01:04:29,500 --> 01:04:31,566 [Saxton] Tamina understands the magnitude of this match. 1125 01:04:31,700 --> 01:04:34,500 The opportunity at hand to take one step closer 1126 01:04:34,799 --> 01:04:37,266 to becoming one half of the women's tag team champions. 1127 01:04:38,200 --> 01:04:40,533 [Jimmy] Oh! Beautiful kick from Sky. 1128 01:04:42,666 --> 01:04:45,233 And a battle back against the powerhouse. 1129 01:04:45,566 --> 01:04:47,100 Ah! 1130 01:04:47,299 --> 01:04:50,299 -[Jimmy] Shotei by Sky. -[Saxton] Oh! 1131 01:04:50,466 --> 01:04:53,933 [Saxton] Super kick response there by-- Tamina! 1132 01:04:54,766 --> 01:04:57,600 [Jimmy] That could be it for Iyo. Shoulders down. 1133 01:04:57,666 --> 01:05:00,966 Just in time is Dakota Kai. 1134 01:05:01,033 --> 01:05:03,133 [Saxton] Dana Brooke back into the mix. 1135 01:05:03,866 --> 01:05:05,966 And she gets sent down by Dakota Kai. 1136 01:05:06,700 --> 01:05:08,899 This brawl is going to continue on the outside of the ring. 1137 01:05:12,200 --> 01:05:13,899 Brooke charging ahead-- oh! 1138 01:05:13,966 --> 01:05:17,033 [Jimmy] Bayley! Pulls Dakota Kai out of the way. 1139 01:05:17,100 --> 01:05:19,466 [Corey] What's that's saying you taught me earlier about Kent State, Jimmy? 1140 01:05:21,166 --> 01:05:22,733 -It might just apply. -[Jimmy] "Anytime--" 1141 01:05:22,833 --> 01:05:26,899 Tamina and Iyo Sky battling it out. 1142 01:05:27,000 --> 01:05:31,133 [Corey] Tag is made, unbeknownst to Tamina-- maybe she did know. 1143 01:05:31,666 --> 01:05:33,833 [Saxton] Beautiful move from Tamina. 1144 01:05:33,933 --> 01:05:37,233 [Jimmy] Right now carrying this tag team on her shoulders. 1145 01:05:38,100 --> 01:05:41,200 [Saxton] Maybe on the verge of carrying this tag team to victory 1146 01:05:41,299 --> 01:05:42,733 if Tamina hits this. 1147 01:05:42,899 --> 01:05:44,666 [crowd cheering] 1148 01:05:44,899 --> 01:05:47,333 [Saxton] Iyo Sky motionless. 1149 01:05:47,833 --> 01:05:48,700 Tamina! 1150 01:05:50,566 --> 01:05:52,733 [Jimmy] Right into the boots of Iyo Sky. 1151 01:05:52,833 --> 01:05:54,666 [Corey] Tamima was able to stop her momentum 1152 01:05:54,733 --> 01:05:56,799 but a scorpion kick from Kai. 1153 01:05:57,899 --> 01:06:00,566 [Corey] Who is the legal competitor? Oh-ho! 1154 01:06:01,966 --> 01:06:03,399 Tag is made. 1155 01:06:03,466 --> 01:06:06,066 This is where Iyo is right at home. 1156 01:06:06,933 --> 01:06:09,533 [Jimmy] About to get airborne here in Cleveland. 1157 01:06:09,966 --> 01:06:12,566 [Corey] Oh, my God. Moonsault. 1158 01:06:12,633 --> 01:06:14,933 [all] One, two, three! 1159 01:06:15,000 --> 01:06:16,500 [bell rings] 1160 01:06:16,799 --> 01:06:18,399 [crowd cheering] 1161 01:06:18,600 --> 01:06:21,600 [announcer] Here are your winners. The team of Dakota Kai 1162 01:06:21,666 --> 01:06:24,766 and Iyo Sky. 1163 01:06:24,833 --> 01:06:28,633 [Jimmy] Put up or shut up was the order of the day in this match, 1164 01:06:28,700 --> 01:06:33,333 and Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky under a lot of pressure. 1165 01:06:33,533 --> 01:06:34,466 They performed. 1166 01:06:34,700 --> 01:06:37,466 [Saxton] Look how fired up Bayley is knowing they answered the call. 1167 01:06:37,533 --> 01:06:40,433 Answered the pressure. And Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky 1168 01:06:40,633 --> 01:06:43,100 are one step closer to the Tag Team titles. 1169 01:06:44,166 --> 01:06:47,399 This is in part why Bayley provided the opening. 1170 01:06:48,166 --> 01:06:51,433 And then Dakota Kai with a nasty strike. 1171 01:06:51,500 --> 01:06:54,533 -And then Iyo Sky, take it to the air! -[crowd cheering] 1172 01:06:54,833 --> 01:06:57,433 Her comfort zone, move zone. 1173 01:06:57,500 --> 01:07:01,299 The cover, that it is Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky, 1174 01:07:01,566 --> 01:07:06,033 who will advance in the WWE Women's Tag Team Tournament. 1175 01:07:08,533 --> 01:07:09,600 As you see right there. 1176 01:07:09,833 --> 01:07:10,966 By virtue of their victory, 1177 01:07:11,033 --> 01:07:13,600 it is Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai who will face the winner 1178 01:07:13,733 --> 01:07:18,333 of Alexa Bliss and Asuka, against Doudrop and Nikki A.S.H. 1179 01:07:19,000 --> 01:07:20,333 [Jimmy] They are not thinking about that. 1180 01:07:20,399 --> 01:07:22,700 Right now they're thinking about the victory tonight. 1181 01:07:23,299 --> 01:07:25,366 What it does for their team. 1182 01:07:25,533 --> 01:07:26,833 [hip-hop music playing] 1183 01:07:26,899 --> 01:07:29,733 [Jimmy] Do not adjust your televisions, ladies and gentlemen. 1184 01:07:29,799 --> 01:07:33,200 That is the The All Mighty Bobby Lashley warming up. 1185 01:07:33,533 --> 01:07:38,233 Getting ready for a tough challenge in Ciampa, United States Championship 1186 01:07:38,299 --> 01:07:40,100 on the line next. 1187 01:07:44,399 --> 01:07:48,000 [Jimmy] We were supposed to have a match between Kevin Owens and Ezekiel. 1188 01:07:48,100 --> 01:07:49,866 Instead, we got an assault. 1189 01:07:50,000 --> 01:07:52,500 [Corey] Got a more ruthless, more aggressive Kevin Owens 1190 01:07:52,566 --> 01:07:54,000 than we have seen in months. 1191 01:07:54,266 --> 01:07:56,666 Owens' emotions have boiled over, 1192 01:07:56,766 --> 01:08:02,333 and all of his frustrations were taken out on the head and spine of Ezekiel. 1193 01:08:02,399 --> 01:08:05,633 [Jimmy] Case in point, the apron power bomb 1194 01:08:05,700 --> 01:08:07,866 delivered by Kevin Owens. 1195 01:08:08,200 --> 01:08:10,100 -And this was the result. -We got you buddy. 1196 01:08:10,166 --> 01:08:11,533 We got you buddy, you're ready? 1197 01:08:11,600 --> 01:08:14,000 [Jimmy] Ezekiel stretchered out of the arena. 1198 01:08:19,333 --> 01:08:20,599 -Excuse me, Kevin. -What? 1199 01:08:20,666 --> 01:08:21,899 -Excuse me, Kevin. -What? What? 1200 01:08:21,966 --> 01:08:23,200 I'm just looking for a comment, 1201 01:08:23,266 --> 01:08:26,366 on why you brutally assaulted Ezekiel earlier tonight. 1202 01:08:26,800 --> 01:08:28,000 You want a comment? 1203 01:08:28,099 --> 01:08:30,633 First comment, if you ever run up on me like that again, 1204 01:08:30,733 --> 01:08:32,800 I'm going to drop you harder than I just did Ezekiel, you got it? 1205 01:08:33,666 --> 01:08:35,233 You want to know why I did what I did? 1206 01:08:35,899 --> 01:08:37,500 You see, because unlike that idiot out there 1207 01:08:37,566 --> 01:08:38,733 who doesn't seem to know who he is, 1208 01:08:38,800 --> 01:08:40,433 I know exactly who I am. 1209 01:08:40,833 --> 01:08:43,733 I'm Kevin Owens, and I've been gone a little while 1210 01:08:43,800 --> 01:08:47,733 but I know there's more eyes on this show now than there's been in a long time. 1211 01:08:47,800 --> 01:08:48,800 So I thought tonight-- 1212 01:08:50,200 --> 01:08:53,633 Tonight was the perfect opportunity, to remind everybody in the back. 1213 01:08:54,233 --> 01:08:56,866 And everybody watching, that this… 1214 01:08:58,200 --> 01:09:04,099 This is still the Kevin Owens show! 1215 01:09:04,366 --> 01:09:06,966 [crowd cheering] 1216 01:09:11,566 --> 01:09:13,233 [upbeat music playing] 1217 01:09:13,500 --> 01:09:15,800 Not only a statement tonight from Kevin Owens. 1218 01:09:15,866 --> 01:09:18,099 A warning to the entire Raw roster. 1219 01:09:18,200 --> 01:09:20,166 This is still the K.O. show! 1220 01:09:20,233 --> 01:09:24,166 Well, I wish I could say it was just Ezekiel who was hurt tonight, but no. 1221 01:09:24,233 --> 01:09:27,899 Also, Dominik Mysterio, at the hands of The Judgment Day. 1222 01:09:28,099 --> 01:09:30,533 [Saxton] Dominik Mysterio was not at ringside. 1223 01:09:30,633 --> 01:09:32,966 Rey Mysterio tried to focus nonetheless 1224 01:09:33,033 --> 01:09:34,800 on his opponent, Finn Bálor-- 1225 01:09:34,866 --> 01:09:36,866 But then-- well, if this would happen. 1226 01:09:36,933 --> 01:09:39,200 We'd find out why Dominik was not at ringside. 1227 01:09:39,533 --> 01:09:43,833 Because Dominic, apparently, not apparently, clearly had been attacked 1228 01:09:45,066 --> 01:09:47,166 by Rhea Ripley. 1229 01:09:48,399 --> 01:09:51,933 Rey understandably distracted by this jarring scene. 1230 01:09:52,333 --> 01:09:54,333 The match would still continue on. 1231 01:09:55,000 --> 01:09:58,933 But it was all Finn Bálor from this point forward. 1232 01:10:00,800 --> 01:10:01,933 Bálor-- 1233 01:10:02,466 --> 01:10:04,700 from the top, eyeing Mysterio. 1234 01:10:04,766 --> 01:10:07,000 Delivering the coup de grace. 1235 01:10:07,066 --> 01:10:10,300 -And earning a victory over Rey. -[all] One, two, three! 1236 01:10:10,866 --> 01:10:12,400 [bell rings] 1237 01:10:12,766 --> 01:10:15,000 [Saxton] Guys, we continue to wonder, 1238 01:10:15,066 --> 01:10:18,800 what kind of condition is Dominik Mysterio in? 1239 01:10:24,566 --> 01:10:25,733 [indistinct conversation] 1240 01:10:25,800 --> 01:10:30,433 [Jimmy] Here's the hideous work done by the Judgment Day on Dominik Mysterio. 1241 01:10:31,533 --> 01:10:33,233 -[indistinct conversation] -[Saxton] Mysterio obviously 1242 01:10:33,300 --> 01:10:35,233 very concerned about his son, Dominik. 1243 01:10:35,933 --> 01:10:38,733 This just reminds us that this conflict with the Judgment Day 1244 01:10:38,800 --> 01:10:39,833 is far from over. 1245 01:10:39,900 --> 01:10:42,200 You can see Dominik Mysterio in a lot of pain. 1246 01:10:42,300 --> 01:10:44,733 We'll keep you updated about his condition, 1247 01:10:44,833 --> 01:10:48,466 but moving on with the night, on the line tonight, 1248 01:10:48,533 --> 01:10:52,700 the United States Championship, a championship with a proud history. 1249 01:10:55,800 --> 01:10:58,000 [serene instrumental music playing] 1250 01:10:59,000 --> 01:11:01,666 [John "Bradshaw" Layfield] America, 1251 01:11:01,733 --> 01:11:04,300 a country built on opportunity, 1252 01:11:07,000 --> 01:11:08,266 deserves a champion 1253 01:11:09,833 --> 01:11:11,700 that upholds its great legacy. 1254 01:11:13,933 --> 01:11:15,500 A legacy of greatness… 1255 01:11:17,333 --> 01:11:20,400 …is painted in red, white and blue. 1256 01:11:21,066 --> 01:11:24,166 The United States Heavyweight Title. Let me tell you about this title, brother. 1257 01:11:24,433 --> 01:11:25,733 The greatest have held this title. 1258 01:11:39,166 --> 01:11:42,666 This championship represents opportunity. 1259 01:11:43,066 --> 01:11:45,566 It gives me great pleasure to stand before all my fans. 1260 01:11:45,666 --> 01:11:47,233 As the United States Champion. 1261 01:11:47,300 --> 01:11:51,266 [Booker T] From this point on I will prove of that I am the best 1262 01:11:51,433 --> 01:11:52,833 this business has to offer. 1263 01:11:53,366 --> 01:11:57,933 Take a look, 'cause the Hitman's proved himself one more time. 1264 01:11:58,133 --> 01:12:02,333 Daddy is coming home a champion! 1265 01:12:02,400 --> 01:12:05,300 I'm the heartbeat of America! 1266 01:12:05,366 --> 01:12:09,300 I will be the next United States Champion! 1267 01:12:10,533 --> 01:12:15,066 I couldn't be more proud to be United States Champion! 1268 01:12:15,933 --> 01:12:19,466 [Lashley] I will defeat anyone anywhere, anytime. 1269 01:12:20,266 --> 01:12:21,733 'Cause I live for this. 1270 01:12:22,566 --> 01:12:24,666 [Ciampa] Nobody makes a title 1271 01:12:25,000 --> 01:12:27,433 more prestigious than the Black Heart. 1272 01:12:28,266 --> 01:12:30,300 All eyes on Ciampa. 1273 01:12:30,366 --> 01:12:35,700 [Jimmy] Bobby Lashley versus Ciampa for the United States Championship. 1274 01:12:38,166 --> 01:12:40,666 [Ciampa's music plays] 1275 01:12:41,066 --> 01:12:43,533 [crowd cheering] 1276 01:12:44,966 --> 01:12:49,200 [Corey] What a night it could be for this man. 1277 01:12:51,900 --> 01:12:55,266 [Jimmy] Walking in right now with confidence. 1278 01:12:55,400 --> 01:12:57,900 So much that confidence in how he was trained. 1279 01:12:58,200 --> 01:13:02,500 [Corey] Adorned in the robe worn by handsome Harley Race. 1280 01:13:02,566 --> 01:13:05,099 The first ever United States Champion 1281 01:13:05,200 --> 01:13:08,266 who was widely regarded as one of the toughest men ever 1282 01:13:08,466 --> 01:13:09,666 in this business. 1283 01:13:12,099 --> 01:13:13,800 [Saxton] You know, it's rare to get some insight 1284 01:13:13,900 --> 01:13:16,200 into the black heart of Ciampa. 1285 01:13:16,266 --> 01:13:19,133 But it was Ciampa who actually took to social media 1286 01:13:19,833 --> 01:13:21,766 and talked about his relationship 1287 01:13:21,833 --> 01:13:26,133 with the late great WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race. 1288 01:13:26,200 --> 01:13:29,566 Of course as you've mentioned Corey, The first man to hold 1289 01:13:29,933 --> 01:13:31,566 the United States Championship. 1290 01:13:31,633 --> 01:13:33,066 [Corey] Ciampa's going to need to summon 1291 01:13:33,133 --> 01:13:37,566 some of that Harley Race toughness tonight and find the black heart within 1292 01:13:37,866 --> 01:13:41,266 if the challenger wants to dethrone the dominant, 1293 01:13:41,566 --> 01:13:45,300 All Mighty, United States Champion, Bobby Lashley. 1294 01:13:45,733 --> 01:13:49,099 [Jimmy] Ciampa, Lashley, U.S. title, next. 1295 01:13:52,599 --> 01:13:54,500 [upbeat music playing] 1296 01:13:55,000 --> 01:13:58,400 [Jimmy] You see Ciampa in his homage robe. 1297 01:13:59,200 --> 01:14:04,033 His trainer, Harley Race is all of that motivation and energy, 1298 01:14:04,099 --> 01:14:06,066 of the toughest man to ever enter the ring. 1299 01:14:06,166 --> 01:14:07,400 You're going to need it tonight. 1300 01:14:07,466 --> 01:14:09,166 [Saxton] The Miz has said, under his tutelage 1301 01:14:09,233 --> 01:14:11,833 -Ciampa will be champion. -[speaking inaudibly] 1302 01:14:12,633 --> 01:14:14,066 [Bobby Lashley's music plays] 1303 01:14:15,066 --> 01:14:17,133 [crowd cheering] 1304 01:14:19,166 --> 01:14:22,000 [Jimmy] Well, that is a hard, hard task. 1305 01:14:22,066 --> 01:14:24,633 [Saxton] Oh, you're taking a look at the opposition. 1306 01:14:32,533 --> 01:14:34,566 [Corey] Cleveland, Ohio. 1307 01:14:34,633 --> 01:14:37,433 Behold the All Mighty! 1308 01:14:38,533 --> 01:14:43,566 [Jimmy] As All Mighty as he was, as strong as he was, as physical as he was, 1309 01:14:43,733 --> 01:14:46,933 becoming United States champion 1310 01:14:47,333 --> 01:14:51,000 has taken Bobby Lashley to even another level. 1311 01:14:51,266 --> 01:14:53,400 [Corey] We've seen over the past several months 1312 01:14:53,500 --> 01:14:56,633 Bobby Lashley forge an organic relationship, 1313 01:14:56,733 --> 01:14:59,000 a connection with the WWE universe 1314 01:14:59,300 --> 01:15:02,766 that has somehow managed to make Bobby even more driven, 1315 01:15:03,466 --> 01:15:04,766 even more motivated, 1316 01:15:05,466 --> 01:15:08,900 and even more dangerous than the All Mighty has ever been before. 1317 01:15:10,066 --> 01:15:11,866 [Saxton] This kind of sums it up for you. 1318 01:15:12,266 --> 01:15:14,566 Bobby Lashley is United States champion. 1319 01:15:15,266 --> 01:15:19,366 He's known WWE Hall of Famer Booker T for nearly 20 years. 1320 01:15:19,433 --> 01:15:20,766 Booker T-- 1321 01:15:22,133 --> 01:15:25,566 Booker T stated, "this version of Bobby Lashley 1322 01:15:25,833 --> 01:15:30,033 is the hungriest he has ever seen." 1323 01:15:31,400 --> 01:15:35,833 [Corey] That hunger makes him so incredibly dangerous. 1324 01:15:36,633 --> 01:15:38,599 [Jimmy] The same can be said for the challenger. 1325 01:15:39,033 --> 01:15:42,700 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall! 1326 01:15:43,066 --> 01:15:48,300 The United States Championship. 1327 01:15:50,866 --> 01:15:55,300 Introducing the challenger, accompanied to the ring by The Miz, 1328 01:15:55,366 --> 01:16:00,200 weighing in at 201 pounds, Ciampa! 1329 01:16:01,733 --> 01:16:04,066 [crowd cheering] 1330 01:16:06,966 --> 01:16:08,066 And his opponent. 1331 01:16:09,133 --> 01:16:13,599 He is the United States Champion, 1332 01:16:14,200 --> 01:16:20,500 the All Mighty Bobby Lashley! 1333 01:16:20,733 --> 01:16:22,066 [crowd cheering] 1334 01:16:22,233 --> 01:16:23,766 [Corey] This is going to be a good one. 1335 01:16:23,833 --> 01:16:26,500 We always talk about styles make fights, Jimmy. 1336 01:16:26,599 --> 01:16:30,200 This is going to be a great example of the smash-mouth, 1337 01:16:30,533 --> 01:16:33,366 pure power style of the United States Champion, 1338 01:16:33,433 --> 01:16:35,933 versus the precision and experience, 1339 01:16:36,066 --> 01:16:38,300 the technical ability of Ciampa. 1340 01:16:39,233 --> 01:16:40,700 [Jimmy] And here we go right out of the gate. 1341 01:16:40,766 --> 01:16:42,933 Ciampa wasted no time looking for the upper hand. 1342 01:16:43,133 --> 01:16:45,066 Bringing the fight to the All Mighty. 1343 01:16:45,133 --> 01:16:46,599 [Saxton] Unquestionably, the highest-profile match 1344 01:16:46,666 --> 01:16:48,400 Ciampa has had here on Raw. 1345 01:16:48,466 --> 01:16:52,166 [Jimmy] Great techniques so far to avoid the power of Lashley. 1346 01:16:52,233 --> 01:16:55,366 When he hits you-- like running into a brick wall. 1347 01:16:55,466 --> 01:16:57,333 [Saxton] Easier said than done, when you talk about trying to avoid 1348 01:16:57,400 --> 01:16:59,033 the power of Bobby Lashley. 1349 01:16:59,099 --> 01:17:01,366 [Jimmy] Well, Ciampa's going to have to do it tonight. 1350 01:17:02,400 --> 01:17:03,300 [Corey] Look at this. 1351 01:17:03,366 --> 01:17:06,766 Look at the raw strength of the United States champion. 1352 01:17:06,933 --> 01:17:09,800 All the blood rushing to the head of the challenger. 1353 01:17:10,700 --> 01:17:12,700 [Saxton] Yeah, but desperately tried to wiggle free. 1354 01:17:13,533 --> 01:17:15,866 [Jimmy] Corey, how do you maintain that? 1355 01:17:16,366 --> 01:17:18,366 I don't want to say bravado, but your confidence 1356 01:17:18,433 --> 01:17:21,166 in the face of Bobby Lashley without making it a shootout 1357 01:17:21,300 --> 01:17:24,000 that you don't want to get into with a guy with the strength of Bobby Lashley. 1358 01:17:24,166 --> 01:17:25,233 [Corey] We talked about it a lot. 1359 01:17:25,333 --> 01:17:28,200 Ciampa may be a relatively fresh face on Monday Night Raw, 1360 01:17:28,266 --> 01:17:29,433 but Ciampa is not a rookie. 1361 01:17:29,633 --> 01:17:31,700 Being trained by handsome Harley Race, 1362 01:17:31,866 --> 01:17:34,433 spending time under the tutelage of Killer Kowalski. 1363 01:17:34,599 --> 01:17:37,033 And now learning from the Miz. 1364 01:17:37,099 --> 01:17:40,033 Ciampa has a Rhodes scholarship in this business. 1365 01:17:40,266 --> 01:17:45,000 But will that intelligence be enough to overcome the raw strength and ability 1366 01:17:45,200 --> 01:17:47,166 of a freak athlete like Bobby Lashley? 1367 01:17:47,333 --> 01:17:50,133 [Jimmy] Don't wanna get stuck in the corner, of course a long history 1368 01:17:50,333 --> 01:17:52,733 between the Miz and Bobby Lashley. 1369 01:17:52,866 --> 01:17:57,633 -[Jimmy] Oh-- that is strength! -[Saxton] Ciampa-- mid air by Lashley. 1370 01:17:58,766 --> 01:18:01,133 This may not end well, Ciampa able to slip out. 1371 01:18:01,200 --> 01:18:03,000 [Corey] Smart move. Chop block. 1372 01:18:03,900 --> 01:18:07,066 We're going to soften up the knee of the All Mighty United States champion. 1373 01:18:07,433 --> 01:18:09,933 And the Miz on the outside cheering Ciampa on. 1374 01:18:10,000 --> 01:18:11,000 [crowd exclaims] 1375 01:18:11,066 --> 01:18:13,266 [Saxton] Well, that didn't have that much effect. 1376 01:18:14,633 --> 01:18:17,833 [Jimmy] These chops, you can hear, but they might not be a great idea. 1377 01:18:19,466 --> 01:18:24,066 -[all] Oh! -[Corey] My God. My goodness! 1378 01:18:24,133 --> 01:18:26,200 [crowd cheering] 1379 01:18:26,300 --> 01:18:28,366 [Jimmy] Elbow absolutely flattening Ciampa. 1380 01:18:29,266 --> 01:18:31,400 Taking a page out of the Miz's book. 1381 01:18:31,533 --> 01:18:32,866 [Saxton] I just think Ciampa could have done it. 1382 01:18:32,933 --> 01:18:34,500 He had to find a way to save himself. 1383 01:18:34,599 --> 01:18:37,266 [crowd shouting] 1384 01:18:37,400 --> 01:18:40,533 [Corey] Take a look at the speed of Bobby Lashley, 1385 01:18:40,599 --> 01:18:42,566 back elbow right on the ear of Ciampa. 1386 01:18:43,866 --> 01:18:45,966 [Corey] That meatball shot right through the ear. 1387 01:18:46,400 --> 01:18:48,700 [Saxton] Ciampa, the smile on his face. And this is why-- 1388 01:18:49,200 --> 01:18:52,000 The Miz trying to install himself into this match. 1389 01:18:52,133 --> 01:18:54,500 [Corey] Lashley is not just pure power. 1390 01:18:54,566 --> 01:18:57,033 Lashley is a highly intelligent competitor. 1391 01:18:57,433 --> 01:18:59,766 When Lashley needs to solve you on the fly 1392 01:18:59,833 --> 01:19:02,033 in the middle of a match, Bobby can do that. 1393 01:19:02,099 --> 01:19:04,500 [referee] Hey, get out of there! Back it off! 1394 01:19:04,599 --> 01:19:05,866 [Jimmy] Miz now interfering. 1395 01:19:05,933 --> 01:19:08,766 -[Saxton] Get out of the way, Miz! -[referee] Back it off! 1396 01:19:08,833 --> 01:19:12,033 [Jimmy] Oh! No mercy from Bobby Lashley. 1397 01:19:12,099 --> 01:19:15,366 Taking out the Miz with his own protege. 1398 01:19:15,433 --> 01:19:18,166 [Corey] United States Championship on the line. 1399 01:19:22,666 --> 01:19:25,133 [Jimmy] Welcome back to Cleveland, Ohio. 1400 01:19:25,200 --> 01:19:27,800 Where the United States Championship is on the line. 1401 01:19:27,866 --> 01:19:31,666 And Bobby Lashley, may be feeling the title slipping away. 1402 01:19:31,733 --> 01:19:34,366 Momentum now, with the challenger, Ciampa. 1403 01:19:34,433 --> 01:19:35,800 [Saxton] Ciampa learning from the Miz. 1404 01:19:35,866 --> 01:19:39,166 Clearly looking for some more shortcuts here against the United States champion. 1405 01:19:39,233 --> 01:19:42,333 [Corey] Ciampa knows full well, he's not going to match power 1406 01:19:42,433 --> 01:19:45,200 with the All Mighty Bobby Lashley, so you have to get creative. 1407 01:19:45,333 --> 01:19:46,700 [Saxton] To the cover. 1408 01:19:46,766 --> 01:19:48,700 [Saxton] You call it creative. Other people call it cheating. 1409 01:19:49,700 --> 01:19:51,766 [Saxton] Kick out at one for Bobby Lashley. 1410 01:19:51,966 --> 01:19:54,566 [Corey] You know who calls it being creative Saxton, champions. 1411 01:19:54,666 --> 01:19:56,266 Because that's how you become one. 1412 01:19:56,599 --> 01:19:57,533 Take a look at this. 1413 01:19:57,833 --> 01:19:58,733 Moments ago. 1414 01:19:58,966 --> 01:20:01,033 Lashley attempting to get back in the ring 1415 01:20:01,133 --> 01:20:04,366 and Ciampa meeting the All Mighty with a knee to the jaw. 1416 01:20:06,900 --> 01:20:08,866 [Jimmy] Bulldog position with the chin lock. 1417 01:20:09,333 --> 01:20:13,433 Taking the energy out of Bobby Lashley here on Monday Night Raw. 1418 01:20:13,500 --> 01:20:16,300 United States Championship on the line. 1419 01:20:16,366 --> 01:20:18,233 [Corey] We are in Cleveland, Ohio 1420 01:20:18,333 --> 01:20:22,266 Rockets Mortgage Fieldhouse, the United States Championship on the line. 1421 01:20:22,366 --> 01:20:26,400 The All Mighty Bobby Lashley, defending against challenger Ciampa. 1422 01:20:29,666 --> 01:20:33,700 [Saxton] Lashley now. Just when you think you can down Lashley, 1423 01:20:33,766 --> 01:20:36,599 you've got to be-- He explodes on you like this. 1424 01:20:37,200 --> 01:20:39,599 [Jimmy] Ciampa, winning a Triple Threat last week. 1425 01:20:39,666 --> 01:20:42,833 And then defeating the phenomenal one, AJ Styles. 1426 01:20:42,900 --> 01:20:44,366 A little help from the Miz. 1427 01:20:44,599 --> 01:20:48,000 He has earned this opportunity, right now, might be regretting it. 1428 01:20:48,800 --> 01:20:50,599 [Saxton] Lashley has said time and time again, 1429 01:20:50,666 --> 01:20:54,166 he does not believe there is a man walking the planet 1430 01:20:54,233 --> 01:20:56,866 who can defeat him for the United States title. 1431 01:20:58,466 --> 01:21:00,333 Ciampa gets the boot up just in time. 1432 01:21:01,700 --> 01:21:05,833 [Corey] You talked about being trained by Harley-- he raises Ciampa-- 1433 01:21:05,900 --> 01:21:07,833 -under the tutelage of the Miz… -[Saxton] Oh! 1434 01:21:07,900 --> 01:21:09,900 …he's had enough tricks to stay in this match, 1435 01:21:09,966 --> 01:21:12,166 -but they might be over! -[all] One, two-- 1436 01:21:12,266 --> 01:21:14,333 [Corey] Kick out just in time. 1437 01:21:14,400 --> 01:21:16,533 [Saxton] Ciampa preserving his opportunity. 1438 01:21:18,366 --> 01:21:20,166 There is a lot of motivation for Bobby Lashley. 1439 01:21:20,266 --> 01:21:23,866 Bobby Lashley first won the United States Title 17 years ago. 1440 01:21:23,966 --> 01:21:27,566 So holding that title represents the maturation of his career. 1441 01:21:28,533 --> 01:21:30,933 [Corey] Lashley now, better than ever. 1442 01:21:31,000 --> 01:21:33,933 [Jimmy] A beautiful escape and counter from Ciampa. 1443 01:21:34,033 --> 01:21:38,166 [Corey] Great reverse DDT from Ciampa taking down the champion. 1444 01:21:38,266 --> 01:21:40,266 -The challenger rolling into a cover. -[Jimmy] The cover! 1445 01:21:40,333 --> 01:21:43,733 And not a full cover. Not going to hold down Bobby Lashley. 1446 01:21:43,966 --> 01:21:46,033 [Saxton] Looks to me like Miz's beginning to sweat a little bit. 1447 01:21:46,099 --> 01:21:50,400 as we look back again at the incredible power of Lashley reversed 1448 01:21:50,766 --> 01:21:53,200 by a resourceful challenger in Ciampa. 1449 01:21:56,300 --> 01:21:58,833 [Corey] Defeated Theory for the title at money in the bank. 1450 01:21:58,900 --> 01:22:01,200 [Saxton] You do not want to get in a striking matchup here 1451 01:22:01,266 --> 01:22:02,933 with Bobby Lashley if you're Ciampa. 1452 01:22:03,000 --> 01:22:06,166 [Jimmy] Retained it at SummerSlam against Theory again, 1453 01:22:06,233 --> 01:22:10,533 and that will to succeed, that ability to battle back over and over. 1454 01:22:10,599 --> 01:22:12,766 -Lashley got spiked. Big opportunity. -To the cover. 1455 01:22:12,833 --> 01:22:14,533 One, two-- 1456 01:22:14,599 --> 01:22:19,133 [Jimmy] That will now on display, getting that left shoulder up. 1457 01:22:19,200 --> 01:22:22,233 [Corey] This is where we find out what Ciampa is truly made of. 1458 01:22:22,300 --> 01:22:26,233 Does Ciampa still have touch with The Blackheart inside? 1459 01:22:26,300 --> 01:22:29,966 Will Ciampa find the ruthless side that has served him so well 1460 01:22:30,033 --> 01:22:31,666 through the majority of his career? 1461 01:22:31,733 --> 01:22:34,933 This could do it. Ciampa wants the Fairytale Ending, 1462 01:22:35,000 --> 01:22:38,000 but can he hook the massive shoulders of the champion? 1463 01:22:38,066 --> 01:22:40,200 -[Jimmy] Lashley, Spear! -[Corey] Spear! 1464 01:22:40,266 --> 01:22:41,400 -That's it. -[Jimmy] Oh! 1465 01:22:41,466 --> 01:22:42,933 [Saxton] Thanks for coming, Ciampa. 1466 01:22:43,000 --> 01:22:44,733 [Jimmy] To the cover. One, two-- 1467 01:22:44,800 --> 01:22:46,466 -[Saxton] Oh, no. -[Corey] Oh, The Miz! 1468 01:22:47,466 --> 01:22:50,233 [Jimmy] Lifting up the foot of Ciampa and put it on the ropes. 1469 01:22:50,300 --> 01:22:51,833 [Saxton] Someone get him out of here. 1470 01:22:52,533 --> 01:22:56,233 [Jimmy] After a spear folded Ciampa in half, this would be done. 1471 01:22:56,300 --> 01:22:57,533 [Saxton] Yeah, Ciampa was done. 1472 01:22:57,599 --> 01:23:00,066 Clam down! Clam down! I didn't do anything! 1473 01:23:00,133 --> 01:23:02,000 -[Jimmy] Bobby Lashley-- -[Corey] Look out. AJ! 1474 01:23:02,066 --> 01:23:03,666 AJ Styles! 1475 01:23:03,733 --> 01:23:06,000 Where the hell did AJ Styles come from? 1476 01:23:06,066 --> 01:23:07,366 [Saxton] I don't know where he came from, 1477 01:23:07,433 --> 01:23:10,900 but he's making sure The Miz is no longer a factor in this match. 1478 01:23:12,166 --> 01:23:15,633 [Jimmy] It is now truly one-on-one, the United States Champion. 1479 01:23:16,233 --> 01:23:18,800 [Saxton] The Miz has hightailed it out of here. 1480 01:23:18,866 --> 01:23:21,333 -[Corey] Inside cradle! -[Jimmy] A cradle! 1481 01:23:21,400 --> 01:23:23,433 One, two… Oh! 1482 01:23:26,666 --> 01:23:29,333 Ciampa once again looking to bend the rules a little bit, 1483 01:23:29,400 --> 01:23:30,900 cause a distraction of some sort, 1484 01:23:30,966 --> 01:23:33,266 trying to rip the protective padding off the turnbuckle. 1485 01:23:33,333 --> 01:23:34,966 [Saxton] Pure desperation from Ciampa. 1486 01:23:35,800 --> 01:23:37,666 [Corey] Face-first driven down. 1487 01:23:39,700 --> 01:23:42,066 [Jimmy] Bobby Lashley looks poised and ready 1488 01:23:42,133 --> 01:23:45,833 -to retain his United States Championship. -[Saxton] Uh-oh. 1489 01:23:45,900 --> 01:23:49,066 Lashley about to-- Miz is back? 1490 01:23:49,700 --> 01:23:51,000 [Corey] And so is Styles! 1491 01:23:53,099 --> 01:23:55,366 [Saxton] The match is still going on. 1492 01:23:55,433 --> 01:23:58,066 [Jimmy] Neither man touched either superstar. 1493 01:23:58,133 --> 01:24:00,433 This match is still going on. It's still legal. 1494 01:24:00,500 --> 01:24:03,366 [Corey] Lashley could be-- there it is. Looking for the Hurt Lock, 1495 01:24:03,433 --> 01:24:07,233 -countered by Ciampa. -[Jimmy] Oh, no, the exposed turnbuckle! 1496 01:24:07,300 --> 01:24:08,466 Again! 1497 01:24:08,533 --> 01:24:10,766 [Corey] And into the ring post shoulder first. 1498 01:24:11,966 --> 01:24:13,766 -Boom! -[Jimmy] A high knee from Ciampa. 1499 01:24:13,833 --> 01:24:16,233 -We're about to see a new champion! -[Saxton] Not like this! 1500 01:24:16,300 --> 01:24:18,099 -[crowd] …two-- -[Saxton] Oh! 1501 01:24:20,733 --> 01:24:24,200 I don't know how the heck he pulled it off, 1502 01:24:24,266 --> 01:24:28,166 but somehow Lashley was able to kick out. 1503 01:24:28,233 --> 01:24:31,000 [Corey] Lashley wanted the Hurt Lock, Ciampa sensed it coming. 1504 01:24:31,066 --> 01:24:34,566 First into the exposed turnbuckle, then boom, 1505 01:24:34,633 --> 01:24:38,466 round two, shoulder into the post, followed by the knee. 1506 01:24:38,533 --> 01:24:40,566 Ciampa could taste it as he can now… 1507 01:24:41,099 --> 01:24:45,366 [Jimmy] Looking for the Fairytale Ending. Oh, my God, what a counter. 1508 01:24:45,966 --> 01:24:47,666 -[Saxton] Unreal. -[Corey] Looking for the Hurt Lock. 1509 01:24:47,733 --> 01:24:49,433 Ciampa sensed it coming again. 1510 01:24:49,500 --> 01:24:51,000 Uh-oh, uh-oh! 1511 01:24:51,066 --> 01:24:53,099 Sometimes if you're looking for a submission, 1512 01:24:53,166 --> 01:24:55,466 you got to do it yourself. 1513 01:24:55,966 --> 01:24:58,066 [Saxton] Lashley in major peril right now. 1514 01:24:59,633 --> 01:25:02,966 Are we moments away from crowning a new United States Champion? 1515 01:25:03,033 --> 01:25:05,866 [Corey] There is no escape for The All Mighty. 1516 01:25:05,933 --> 01:25:09,333 [Jimmy] Look at the crank applied by Ciampa. 1517 01:25:09,400 --> 01:25:11,300 -Lashley turning it around! -[Saxton] Reversal. 1518 01:25:11,866 --> 01:25:15,066 [Saxton] Look at the strength, the power, 1519 01:25:15,133 --> 01:25:17,533 the reserves from Lashley. 1520 01:25:19,566 --> 01:25:23,133 [Jimmy] Ciampa has used every trick in the book and they continue. 1521 01:25:23,200 --> 01:25:25,266 [Corey] Lashley sent to the outside. 1522 01:25:25,333 --> 01:25:26,833 Uh-oh. Oh! 1523 01:25:26,900 --> 01:25:28,533 Willow's Bell! 1524 01:25:28,599 --> 01:25:29,866 That's going to do it. 1525 01:25:29,933 --> 01:25:31,133 That is it. 1526 01:25:31,200 --> 01:25:34,366 -One, two-- -[commentators exclaim] 1527 01:25:36,666 --> 01:25:38,200 [Jimmy] Unbelievable. 1528 01:25:38,266 --> 01:25:40,466 [Corey] I don't know how the hell he does it. 1529 01:25:40,533 --> 01:25:42,466 [Jimmy] Ciampa can't believe it either. 1530 01:25:43,133 --> 01:25:45,700 [Corey] Ciampa reaching deep in his bag of tricks, 1531 01:25:45,766 --> 01:25:48,000 ringing Willow's Bell, 1532 01:25:48,066 --> 01:25:50,300 spiking The All Mighty, 1533 01:25:50,366 --> 01:25:55,366 but Bobby survives, and Cleveland is alive for The All Mighty. 1534 01:25:55,433 --> 01:25:57,300 [Jimmy] Rocking with chants of Bobby. 1535 01:25:58,133 --> 01:26:00,133 [Saxton] Lashley blocked the knee! 1536 01:26:00,200 --> 01:26:01,066 [Corey] Oh! 1537 01:26:02,333 --> 01:26:05,566 [Saxton] An angry Lashley has just been activated. 1538 01:26:05,633 --> 01:26:07,599 [Jimmy] And the Hurt Lock is on! 1539 01:26:09,200 --> 01:26:11,200 Nowhere to go for Ciampa. 1540 01:26:13,000 --> 01:26:14,833 [Saxton] How long can Ciampa hold on now? 1541 01:26:14,900 --> 01:26:15,800 [referee] That's it! 1542 01:26:15,866 --> 01:26:17,333 [Saxton] And there's the tap. 1543 01:26:17,400 --> 01:26:19,166 -[bell rings] -[Saxton] Wow, wow, wow. 1544 01:26:19,233 --> 01:26:22,166 [Bobby Lashley's music plays] 1545 01:26:22,233 --> 01:26:24,533 [announcer] Here is your winner by submission 1546 01:26:24,599 --> 01:26:29,400 and still the United States Champion, 1547 01:26:29,466 --> 01:26:35,166 "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley. 1548 01:26:35,233 --> 01:26:37,633 [Jimmy] Forget the strength, forget the arms, 1549 01:26:37,700 --> 01:26:41,300 this was about the iron will of Bobby Lashley. 1550 01:26:41,366 --> 01:26:43,566 [Corey] Well, the massive arms certainly helped, Jimmy. 1551 01:26:43,633 --> 01:26:47,433 The All Mighty fighting through all of the adversity, 1552 01:26:47,500 --> 01:26:51,033 enduring the threat presented by The Miz 1553 01:26:51,099 --> 01:26:54,733 on the outside thanks to an assist from AJ Styles. 1554 01:26:56,133 --> 01:26:58,500 Here we see the Spear where it looked like 1555 01:26:58,566 --> 01:27:01,300 Lashley had this one in hand, 1556 01:27:01,366 --> 01:27:05,099 but The A-Lister would be a game-changer. 1557 01:27:05,833 --> 01:27:07,666 [Saxton] Well, thanks to that interference, 1558 01:27:08,566 --> 01:27:12,566 there would be none other than "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles 1559 01:27:12,633 --> 01:27:15,366 who would do his part to make sure that The Miz 1560 01:27:15,433 --> 01:27:17,633 would no longer be a factor in this match. 1561 01:27:20,000 --> 01:27:23,733 And then Bobby Lashley reminding us once again 1562 01:27:23,800 --> 01:27:28,099 of his superhuman Herculean likeability 1563 01:27:28,166 --> 01:27:30,866 as the Hurt Lock cinched in, 1564 01:27:30,933 --> 01:27:35,266 -and Ciampa with no choice but to tap out. -[bell rings] 1565 01:27:36,366 --> 01:27:39,000 [Jimmy] When you thought the United States Championship 1566 01:27:39,066 --> 01:27:41,900 was gonna change hands, the chants of "Bobby" 1567 01:27:41,966 --> 01:27:44,366 kept Bobby Lashley in this match. 1568 01:27:44,433 --> 01:27:47,566 [Saxton] If you are anyone who dares oppose The All Mighty, 1569 01:27:47,633 --> 01:27:50,200 you have to ask, how do you beat him? 1570 01:27:51,633 --> 01:27:53,233 [Corey] Profound, Saxton. 1571 01:27:54,866 --> 01:27:59,166 If you're talking about unbeatable, look no further. 1572 01:27:59,233 --> 01:28:03,433 7'3" tall, 403 pounds. 1573 01:28:03,500 --> 01:28:06,500 The Nigeria Giant in action next. 1574 01:28:09,500 --> 01:28:11,933 [tense music playing] 1575 01:28:30,866 --> 01:28:33,000 [man] The two-night blockbuster event… 1576 01:28:34,433 --> 01:28:35,566 is coming. 1577 01:28:37,066 --> 01:28:39,400 WrestleMania Goes Hollywood. 1578 01:28:40,200 --> 01:28:42,166 Live at SoFi Stadium 1579 01:28:42,233 --> 01:28:45,166 Saturday, April 1st, and Sunday, April 2nd. 1580 01:28:45,233 --> 01:28:47,200 Tickets available this Friday. 1581 01:28:50,966 --> 01:28:53,933 [Saxton] We are here in Cleveland, Ohio. 1582 01:28:54,000 --> 01:28:56,700 That's right, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1583 01:28:56,766 --> 01:29:00,733 also a progressive field, the great skyline here in Cleveland. 1584 01:29:00,800 --> 01:29:02,433 It's bred some great fighters, 1585 01:29:02,500 --> 01:29:07,866 for example, The Miz as we saw moments ago against AJ Styles backstage. 1586 01:29:07,933 --> 01:29:09,500 [Corey] An altercation that began at ringside 1587 01:29:09,566 --> 01:29:12,933 during the United States title match spilled over into our backstage area. 1588 01:29:13,000 --> 01:29:16,966 Styles and Miz really wanting to get a piece of one another. 1589 01:29:17,500 --> 01:29:19,966 And the situation continued to escalate 1590 01:29:20,033 --> 01:29:22,166 until officials were able to separate the two. 1591 01:29:22,966 --> 01:29:26,566 [Saxton] We have some breaking news that stems from the discord 1592 01:29:26,633 --> 01:29:30,866 between these superstars that we now know it is official. 1593 01:29:30,933 --> 01:29:36,433 "The phenomenal" AJ Styles is set to go one-on-one 1594 01:29:36,500 --> 01:29:39,266 with The Miz tonight on Raw, 1595 01:29:39,333 --> 01:29:42,966 and ladies and gentlemen, that match will be contested 1596 01:29:43,033 --> 01:29:46,666 as a No Disqualification Match. 1597 01:29:49,833 --> 01:29:52,900 [Omos's music plays] 1598 01:29:55,333 --> 01:29:59,633 [Jimmy] When you talk about dominance on Monday Night Raw, 1599 01:29:59,700 --> 01:30:01,700 you have to mention this man. 1600 01:30:02,400 --> 01:30:05,900 [Corey] A man who makes the guardian of this city quiver with fear. 1601 01:30:07,400 --> 01:30:08,533 [bell rings] 1602 01:30:08,599 --> 01:30:12,866 [announcer] The following is a two-on-one handicap match 1603 01:30:12,933 --> 01:30:15,033 scheduled for one fall. 1604 01:30:15,099 --> 01:30:18,599 Making his way to the ring, accompanied by MVP, 1605 01:30:18,666 --> 01:30:22,933 standing at 7'3", weighing in at 403 pounds, 1606 01:30:23,000 --> 01:30:29,000 "The Nigerian Giant" Omos! 1607 01:30:31,599 --> 01:30:35,333 [Jimmy] Well, coming soon to Javi shops and online Javi retailers 1608 01:30:35,400 --> 01:30:39,599 2022 Select WWE Trading Cards. 1609 01:30:39,666 --> 01:30:44,066 Collect all of your favorite WWE Superstars and capture the action 1610 01:30:44,133 --> 01:30:47,000 with Panini Select WWE. 1611 01:30:47,066 --> 01:30:51,866 Find them at paniniamerica.net and Javi shops nationwide. 1612 01:30:52,700 --> 01:30:56,566 [Saxton] Watching Omos march to the ring makes me want to run and hide, 1613 01:30:56,633 --> 01:30:58,200 and I'm not even in the ring. 1614 01:30:58,266 --> 01:31:01,300 [Corey] I wish you would go and run and hide, anyway, anywhere. 1615 01:31:03,466 --> 01:31:07,033 [Jimmy] Anyone who can casually step over the top rope 1616 01:31:08,033 --> 01:31:09,966 is a fearsome specimen. 1617 01:31:10,033 --> 01:31:13,266 [indistinct shouting] 1618 01:31:13,333 --> 01:31:18,400 [Corey] The Nigerian Giant under the tutelage of MVP, 1619 01:31:18,466 --> 01:31:20,233 one of the greatest minds in the game. 1620 01:31:21,066 --> 01:31:24,033 Here we see these two guys. 1621 01:31:24,933 --> 01:31:26,633 There's no use learning their names, 1622 01:31:26,700 --> 01:31:28,766 because, let's be honest, they're going to forget their own names 1623 01:31:28,833 --> 01:31:30,066 by the end of this match. 1624 01:31:30,133 --> 01:31:31,700 [Saxton] Can we say a prayer for them? 1625 01:31:33,066 --> 01:31:34,466 -Ring the bell! -[bell rings] 1626 01:31:34,533 --> 01:31:38,566 [Corey] Oh… Yeah. That's an exercise in futility. 1627 01:31:38,633 --> 01:31:41,266 [Jimmy] Normally we call two-on-one a handicap match, 1628 01:31:41,333 --> 01:31:43,966 and this certainly is one, but the other way. 1629 01:31:44,033 --> 01:31:46,400 [Corey] We may have to shovel this guy off of the canvas, 1630 01:31:46,466 --> 01:31:49,033 but at least he won't have cauliflower ears and-- 1631 01:31:49,099 --> 01:31:50,900 how do you say leg day in Italian? 1632 01:31:52,033 --> 01:31:53,000 Anybody? 1633 01:31:54,133 --> 01:31:57,233 [Saxton] I'm just mesmerized by this destruction by Omos. 1634 01:31:57,300 --> 01:31:59,066 Remember, go back to Money in the Bank, 1635 01:31:59,133 --> 01:32:04,366 it took seven superstars just to temporarily disable Omos. 1636 01:32:04,433 --> 01:32:05,966 [roaring] 1637 01:32:06,633 --> 01:32:09,300 [Corey] A lot of people dream of being WWE Superstars, 1638 01:32:09,366 --> 01:32:11,033 but when you step in the ring with Omos, 1639 01:32:11,099 --> 01:32:12,566 it's time to get a new dream. 1640 01:32:12,633 --> 01:32:13,533 [roaring] 1641 01:32:13,599 --> 01:32:16,766 -[Saxton] This is the definition of a-- -[Jimmy] Oh, my god. Crossbody. 1642 01:32:17,333 --> 01:32:19,133 [Saxton] Bad day at the office for these two. 1643 01:32:19,800 --> 01:32:22,533 [Corey] Futile when it comes to Omos. 1644 01:32:22,599 --> 01:32:24,200 "How did Monday Night Raw go, sweetie?" 1645 01:32:24,266 --> 01:32:25,800 "Oh, I got thrown off a building." 1646 01:32:26,766 --> 01:32:27,966 [Saxton] Yeah, pretty much. 1647 01:32:29,500 --> 01:32:31,700 [Andrea Guercio screaming and groaning] 1648 01:32:31,766 --> 01:32:34,433 [Saxton] This is like playtime for Omos. 1649 01:32:34,500 --> 01:32:37,033 [Corey] Don't ever listen to anybody who tells you 1650 01:32:37,099 --> 01:32:39,133 following your dreams is always a good idea. 1651 01:32:39,700 --> 01:32:44,366 Because, sometimes, you wake up and Omos… Oh! …is your reality. 1652 01:32:44,433 --> 01:32:47,966 7'3", 400-plus pounds, 1653 01:32:48,033 --> 01:32:50,200 mean as the day is long. 1654 01:32:50,266 --> 01:32:53,200 Flattening his unfortunate opponents. 1655 01:32:53,266 --> 01:32:54,500 Oh! 1656 01:32:54,566 --> 01:32:56,400 [Saxton] Do we have a mercy rule? 1657 01:32:57,633 --> 01:32:59,966 -[Jimmy] A pin now would be merciful. -[MVP] Let's get out of here. 1658 01:33:00,099 --> 01:33:01,000 You're done with them. 1659 01:33:01,066 --> 01:33:02,566 [Corey] I'm enjoying this. 1660 01:33:02,633 --> 01:33:05,033 Let's keep this going. We've got another hour or so, right? 1661 01:33:05,099 --> 01:33:06,566 -[Saxton] Enjoying? -[Corey] I've got nowhere to be. 1662 01:33:06,633 --> 01:33:08,433 I could drive home tonight. 1663 01:33:08,500 --> 01:33:10,266 [Saxton] What kind of a sick human being are you? 1664 01:33:10,333 --> 01:33:12,733 [MVP] Finish him. Right now! That's it! 1665 01:33:13,633 --> 01:33:16,666 [Jimmy] MVP calling for the cover, and there it is. 1666 01:33:16,733 --> 01:33:17,599 -Ring the bell. -[bell rings] 1667 01:33:17,666 --> 01:33:20,599 -[Jimmy] One gigantic foot. -[Omos' music plays] 1668 01:33:20,666 --> 01:33:26,700 [announcer] Here is your winner, "The Nigerian Giant" Omos! 1669 01:33:27,433 --> 01:33:31,633 [Saxton] Certainly the expected result for The Nigerian Giant. 1670 01:33:33,333 --> 01:33:35,666 He really could have ended this match at any point. 1671 01:33:38,266 --> 01:33:39,733 [screaming] 1672 01:33:39,800 --> 01:33:43,400 [Saxton] Unrestrained dominance from Omos. 1673 01:33:43,466 --> 01:33:47,133 [Jimmy] And perhaps, more importantly, a message, a reminder 1674 01:33:47,200 --> 01:33:50,233 to the entire Raw locker room. 1675 01:33:50,300 --> 01:33:54,566 "If you dare step to me, this is what happens." 1676 01:33:55,166 --> 01:33:57,666 [MVP] Finish him. Right now! 1677 01:34:00,966 --> 01:34:03,000 [Saxton] That is a scary dude. 1678 01:34:05,233 --> 01:34:09,066 Of course, Omos continuing his path of destruction, 1679 01:34:09,133 --> 01:34:13,433 but we're all getting ready for WrestleMania to go Hollywood. 1680 01:34:13,500 --> 01:34:15,533 That's right, the biggest party of the year. 1681 01:34:15,599 --> 01:34:19,866 Get your tickets at ticketmaster.com this Friday. 1682 01:34:19,933 --> 01:34:22,466 Biggest event in sports entertainment. 1683 01:34:22,533 --> 01:34:26,400 Now, someone who had a great WrestleMania with RK-Bro, 1684 01:34:26,466 --> 01:34:30,066 we are going to hear from him at Monday Night Raw. 1685 01:34:30,133 --> 01:34:33,166 SummerSlam, however, didn't go great for Riddle. 1686 01:34:33,233 --> 01:34:36,800 [Corey] After being brutalized by Seth "Freakin" Rollins multiple times, 1687 01:34:36,866 --> 01:34:43,000 we will have an exclusive interview with Riddle on Monday Night Raw. 1688 01:34:46,099 --> 01:34:51,066 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 1689 01:34:51,133 --> 01:34:53,966 -[laughs maniacally] -[crowd boos] 1690 01:34:54,733 --> 01:34:58,066 Seth, firstly, congratulations on your big victory tonight 1691 01:34:58,133 --> 01:34:59,466 over Angelo Dawkins. 1692 01:34:59,533 --> 01:35:02,366 With the news filtering through that Riddle is set to offer 1693 01:35:02,433 --> 01:35:07,300 an exclusive interview on his injury progress next week, 1694 01:35:07,366 --> 01:35:08,866 what do you think he's going to say? 1695 01:35:11,700 --> 01:35:17,833 Did you just bring me in here to ask me about Riddle? 1696 01:35:20,366 --> 01:35:22,866 I told the entire world, including you, 1697 01:35:22,933 --> 01:35:25,866 last week that I was done with Riddle. 1698 01:35:25,933 --> 01:35:28,166 [laughs maniacally] 1699 01:35:28,233 --> 01:35:31,166 What, is he going to come back next week for some exclusive interview? 1700 01:35:31,233 --> 01:35:32,666 What do you think he'll say? 1701 01:35:32,733 --> 01:35:35,333 Is he going to have some earth-shattering announcement? 1702 01:35:36,233 --> 01:35:38,166 No. It's Riddle! 1703 01:35:38,233 --> 01:35:39,800 I'll tell you what he's going to say. 1704 01:35:39,866 --> 01:35:43,733 He's going to say, "Bro." 1705 01:35:43,800 --> 01:35:45,966 "Dude." 1706 01:35:46,033 --> 01:35:48,300 "Cool." 1707 01:35:48,366 --> 01:35:51,366 "Randy." 1708 01:35:51,433 --> 01:35:52,700 [laughs] 1709 01:35:52,766 --> 01:35:55,466 Let me explain something to you. 1710 01:35:55,533 --> 01:36:00,366 I am the gatekeeper of this industry. 1711 01:36:01,099 --> 01:36:04,566 Anyone or anything that's any good, 1712 01:36:04,633 --> 01:36:07,433 they've got to go through me, 1713 01:36:08,433 --> 01:36:12,500 and as great as Riddle could be in that ring, 1714 01:36:13,333 --> 01:36:19,800 he's even better at flushing his own potential down the toilet. 1715 01:36:19,866 --> 01:36:22,066 [laughs maniacally] Don't believe me? 1716 01:36:22,133 --> 01:36:23,366 Don't believe me? 1717 01:36:24,200 --> 01:36:27,000 Ask Dana White. 1718 01:36:27,066 --> 01:36:29,099 [laughs maniacally] 1719 01:36:31,766 --> 01:36:35,500 Look, if Riddle's got even two working cells left 1720 01:36:35,566 --> 01:36:40,200 in that brain of his, he's going to come back, his exclusive interview, 1721 01:36:40,833 --> 01:36:46,666 and he's going to tell the world, "Bro. I'm hanging up the flipflops," 1722 01:36:47,300 --> 01:36:50,066 And he's going to retire for good. 1723 01:36:50,900 --> 01:36:52,633 If he doesn't want to do that, 1724 01:36:53,833 --> 01:36:58,599 then I might just have to Cody Rhodes his ass out the door! 1725 01:36:58,666 --> 01:37:01,599 [laughs maniacally] 1726 01:37:01,666 --> 01:37:03,800 Anyway you slice it, my man, 1727 01:37:04,666 --> 01:37:06,900 if Riddle's got something to say next week, 1728 01:37:07,566 --> 01:37:12,400 then so does Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 1729 01:37:12,466 --> 01:37:14,633 [laughs maniacally] 1730 01:37:17,233 --> 01:37:20,033 [Corey] That's scary from a man who speaks with his stomps. 1731 01:37:20,099 --> 01:37:22,633 [Alpha Academy's music plays] 1732 01:37:28,533 --> 01:37:30,800 [Jimmy] There's one half of the Alpha Academy, 1733 01:37:30,866 --> 01:37:32,766 of course, followed by the other. 1734 01:37:33,500 --> 01:37:34,633 [Saxton] The Tree Trunk. 1735 01:37:36,833 --> 01:37:38,000 [bell rings] 1736 01:37:38,066 --> 01:37:41,333 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1737 01:37:41,400 --> 01:37:44,300 Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Otis, 1738 01:37:44,366 --> 01:37:46,500 representing Alpha Academy, 1739 01:37:46,566 --> 01:37:49,599 Chad Gable! 1740 01:37:49,666 --> 01:37:52,566 [Corey] The collective IQ of the city of Cleveland just raised 1741 01:37:52,633 --> 01:37:54,533 about a half of a percentage point 1742 01:37:54,599 --> 01:37:57,800 with the arrival of "The Master" Chad Gable. 1743 01:37:57,866 --> 01:38:00,633 And look at the powerhouse beside him. 1744 01:38:00,700 --> 01:38:02,200 Shoosh. 1745 01:38:06,099 --> 01:38:09,000 [Jimmy] Chad Gable bringing confidence into the ring tonight. 1746 01:38:09,066 --> 01:38:10,066 He's going to need it. 1747 01:38:10,133 --> 01:38:14,200 It's a collision of veterans on Monday Night Raw. 1748 01:38:14,266 --> 01:38:18,766 Chad Gable takes on Dolph Ziggler one-on-one. 1749 01:38:18,833 --> 01:38:20,466 You say one-on-one, but Chad Gable 1750 01:38:20,533 --> 01:38:22,099 always with the Tree Trunk behind him. 1751 01:38:22,166 --> 01:38:25,766 It is Chad Gable, Dolph Ziggler on Raw next. 1752 01:38:25,833 --> 01:38:29,500 -[Saxton] Hey, Jimmy, shoosh! -[Jimmy] That's not nice. 1753 01:38:31,666 --> 01:38:33,966 [Jimmy] They're together. You see the "Tree Trunk" Otis 1754 01:38:34,033 --> 01:38:36,133 and Chad Gable, but tonight, 1755 01:38:36,200 --> 01:38:38,833 -it is one-on-one. -Shoosh, please. 1756 01:38:39,900 --> 01:38:41,433 [Jimmy] Chad Gable and Dolph Ziggler 1757 01:38:41,500 --> 01:38:43,433 [Corey] I would hope it's one-on-one. 1758 01:38:43,500 --> 01:38:44,599 [Jimmy] It's supposed to be. 1759 01:38:44,666 --> 01:38:46,300 [Dolph Ziggler's music plays] 1760 01:38:46,366 --> 01:38:48,599 [crowd cheering] 1761 01:38:53,966 --> 01:38:57,266 [announcer] And his opponent, residing in Hollywood, Florida, 1762 01:38:57,333 --> 01:38:59,433 weighing 218 pounds, 1763 01:38:59,500 --> 01:39:03,533 Dolph Ziggler! 1764 01:39:03,599 --> 01:39:05,200 [crowd cheering] 1765 01:39:07,300 --> 01:39:09,933 [Jimmy] Well, experience WrestleMania like never before 1766 01:39:10,000 --> 01:39:13,500 with a Priority Pass powered by On Location. 1767 01:39:13,566 --> 01:39:16,766 Enjoy unparalleled access to the biggest show of the year, 1768 01:39:16,833 --> 01:39:18,833 with premium experiences, 1769 01:39:18,900 --> 01:39:22,533 preshow hospitality, hotel accommodations and more. 1770 01:39:22,599 --> 01:39:25,333 Wrestlemania packages are available now. 1771 01:39:25,400 --> 01:39:31,466 Visit onlocationexp.com/WWE. 1772 01:39:31,533 --> 01:39:33,800 [Saxton] Dolph Ziggler may reside in Hollywood, Florida, 1773 01:39:33,866 --> 01:39:35,966 but tonight, it's a homecoming 1774 01:39:36,033 --> 01:39:38,066 for the showoff here in Cleveland. 1775 01:39:38,133 --> 01:39:40,466 [Corey] Let's be honest, this city constantly longs 1776 01:39:40,533 --> 01:39:43,200 for those that they've lost, including Dolph Ziggler, 1777 01:39:43,266 --> 01:39:45,400 LeBron James, the list goes on and on. 1778 01:39:45,466 --> 01:39:48,066 Saxton, it's like you. You had one girlfriend in ninth grade. 1779 01:39:48,133 --> 01:39:49,599 You've been single since. 1780 01:39:49,666 --> 01:39:51,033 You should move to Cleveland. 1781 01:39:51,099 --> 01:39:52,900 Check out four-point Otis. 1782 01:39:54,333 --> 01:39:58,700 [Jimmy] If you know wrestling, you know St. Edward's High School. 1783 01:39:58,766 --> 01:40:00,400 That's where Dolph Ziggler went. 1784 01:40:00,466 --> 01:40:02,633 Also went to Kent State, 1785 01:40:02,700 --> 01:40:04,400 set a record for most wins 1786 01:40:04,466 --> 01:40:06,133 -in program history. -[bell rings] 1787 01:40:06,200 --> 01:40:09,700 [Saxton] And Chad Gable actually had some disparaging remarks 1788 01:40:09,766 --> 01:40:11,033 during the commercial break. 1789 01:40:11,099 --> 01:40:15,166 He actually said Dolph Ziggler's best days are behind him. 1790 01:40:16,966 --> 01:40:19,533 [Corey] They're starting out that low wrestling stance. 1791 01:40:20,833 --> 01:40:22,833 [Jimmy] Chad Gable, Minnesota state champion, 1792 01:40:22,900 --> 01:40:25,166 as well as a Greco-Roman Olympian. 1793 01:40:26,733 --> 01:40:29,466 [Saxton] Both these men involved in a triple-threat match… 1794 01:40:29,533 --> 01:40:30,566 [Jimmy] To the cover! 1795 01:40:30,633 --> 01:40:33,000 [Saxton] …last week that was won by Ciampa. 1796 01:40:33,066 --> 01:40:35,099 You got to think long-term whoever wins this match 1797 01:40:35,166 --> 01:40:37,599 could be in the conversation for an opportunity 1798 01:40:37,666 --> 01:40:39,299 at the United States Championship. 1799 01:40:39,366 --> 01:40:42,700 [Corey] Both gentlemen's transitioning very, very well. 1800 01:40:42,766 --> 01:40:45,099 Back to the feet they go. 1801 01:40:46,233 --> 01:40:51,466 They want to see who the superior take-down artist is here in Ohio. 1802 01:40:53,066 --> 01:40:54,566 [Saxton] Getting a little chippy 1803 01:40:54,633 --> 01:40:55,766 between Ziggler and Gable. 1804 01:40:55,833 --> 01:40:56,866 [Corey] I like it. 1805 01:41:03,566 --> 01:41:05,500 [Jimmy] Shooting right in for the high crotch, 1806 01:41:06,799 --> 01:41:09,400 transition after transition, not even-- 1807 01:41:09,466 --> 01:41:11,900 -[Corey] Whoa! Shoulders down! -[Saxton] Gable on his back! 1808 01:41:11,966 --> 01:41:13,733 [laughs] That quick. 1809 01:41:15,400 --> 01:41:18,533 You think about as much as Dolph Ziggler has accomplished 1810 01:41:18,599 --> 01:41:19,799 here in WWE, 1811 01:41:19,866 --> 01:41:22,033 part of that is just how versatile Ziggler is, 1812 01:41:22,099 --> 01:41:23,966 how many different ways he can attack you, 1813 01:41:24,033 --> 01:41:26,000 how many different ways he can approach a match. 1814 01:41:27,133 --> 01:41:31,299 [Corey] Expert obviously is to take down obviously the defense, great riding. 1815 01:41:31,366 --> 01:41:32,933 -[Saxton] Uh-oh, cradle. -[Corey] The cradle. 1816 01:41:33,000 --> 01:41:35,233 Has Chad on his back. Kick out. 1817 01:41:36,666 --> 01:41:39,099 Not easy to put an Olympian on his back. 1818 01:41:39,166 --> 01:41:41,366 [Jimmy] Both of these athletes so incredibly dangerous. 1819 01:41:41,433 --> 01:41:43,733 Can take you down, stretch you in the blink of an eye 1820 01:41:43,799 --> 01:41:45,233 before you know what even hits you. 1821 01:41:48,533 --> 01:41:49,533 [Saxton] Gable now. 1822 01:41:49,599 --> 01:41:52,000 [Jimmy] Beautiful Iranian. Oh, look at that. 1823 01:41:52,066 --> 01:41:53,966 -Sunset flip! -[referee] One, two-- 1824 01:41:54,033 --> 01:41:55,666 [Jimmy] Putting Gable on his back. 1825 01:41:57,333 --> 01:41:59,133 [Corey] Neat transition back and forth. 1826 01:41:59,200 --> 01:42:00,500 -One, two-- -[Ziggler grunting] 1827 01:42:00,566 --> 01:42:05,599 [Jimmy] Oh, look at the strength of the bridge on Dolph Ziggler. 1828 01:42:07,233 --> 01:42:10,500 [Saxton] Ziggler continuing to maneuver here as Gable… 1829 01:42:10,566 --> 01:42:13,033 [Jimmy] Oh, oh, maybe a backslide attempt here. 1830 01:42:13,099 --> 01:42:15,066 Who's going to get the advantage, though? 1831 01:42:15,133 --> 01:42:17,933 Who has the power in this position? That's the question. 1832 01:42:18,566 --> 01:42:20,533 It's hard to out-muscle Chad Gable. 1833 01:42:21,299 --> 01:42:22,866 [Saxton] You would think, based on the positioning, 1834 01:42:22,933 --> 01:42:25,366 Ziggler would have it, but look out. 1835 01:42:26,033 --> 01:42:26,933 [grunts] 1836 01:42:27,000 --> 01:42:28,866 [Jimmy] Into the turnbuckle. Oh, my! 1837 01:42:28,933 --> 01:42:31,833 -[Corey chuckling] Oh, baby. -[Jimmy] Wow! 1838 01:42:31,900 --> 01:42:34,266 -[Corey] American Automatic. -Shoosh! 1839 01:42:35,133 --> 01:42:38,799 [Jimmy] Chad Gable "The Master" flexing on him. 1840 01:42:38,866 --> 01:42:40,166 Look at this. 1841 01:42:40,233 --> 01:42:44,000 Raw power, dumping Ziggler high on his shoulders 1842 01:42:44,066 --> 01:42:45,766 in the back of his neck 1843 01:42:45,833 --> 01:42:49,099 and it completely turned the tides of this matchup 1844 01:42:49,166 --> 01:42:51,666 into the favor of Chad Gable. 1845 01:42:51,733 --> 01:42:54,433 [Saxton] Both these superstars so similar in their approach, 1846 01:42:54,500 --> 01:42:57,366 but the power advantage has to be with Chad Gable. 1847 01:42:57,433 --> 01:42:58,266 We're seeing that now. 1848 01:42:58,333 --> 01:43:00,700 [Jimmy] No question, but you're also seeing an uptick in the aggression now, 1849 01:43:00,766 --> 01:43:03,466 particularly displayed by Chad Gable. 1850 01:43:05,466 --> 01:43:07,933 [Corey] Look at the size, the girth of Otis. 1851 01:43:09,833 --> 01:43:11,366 [Jimmy] Oh, wow. Wicked! 1852 01:43:11,433 --> 01:43:13,266 Wicked dragon screw. 1853 01:43:14,200 --> 01:43:17,400 [Corey] That could have done some serious damage to the knee of Ziggler. 1854 01:43:17,466 --> 01:43:20,533 And Gable now dismantling The Showoff. 1855 01:43:20,599 --> 01:43:22,666 [Saxton] This is what makes Chad Gable so dangerous. 1856 01:43:22,733 --> 01:43:25,433 He can target a body part and just pick you apart 1857 01:43:25,500 --> 01:43:26,533 from that point on. 1858 01:43:26,599 --> 01:43:29,066 [Corey] Went after the left knee of Dolph Ziggler. 1859 01:43:30,533 --> 01:43:36,266 [Jimmy] Dolph Ziggler, of course, a triple crown champion in the WWE. 1860 01:43:36,333 --> 01:43:39,933 He has held the Intercontinental Championship six times. 1861 01:43:41,266 --> 01:43:43,933 What a victory this would be for Chad Gable. To the cover. 1862 01:43:44,000 --> 01:43:44,866 One, two-- 1863 01:43:44,933 --> 01:43:45,766 -No! -[Otis] No. 1864 01:43:45,833 --> 01:43:48,333 [Jimmy] Right before three, the kick out from Dolph Ziggler. 1865 01:43:48,400 --> 01:43:50,333 [Saxton] Dolph Ziggler's been Intercontinental Champion, 1866 01:43:50,400 --> 01:43:53,133 United States Champion, World Heavyweight Champion, 1867 01:43:53,200 --> 01:43:55,133 multiple-time Tag Team Champion. 1868 01:43:55,200 --> 01:43:57,933 There's not much Ziggler has not accomplished, 1869 01:43:58,000 --> 01:44:00,200 and Gable hopes to match his accolades. 1870 01:44:00,266 --> 01:44:01,799 This might be the start. 1871 01:44:01,866 --> 01:44:03,133 From the top. 1872 01:44:03,200 --> 01:44:05,133 [Jimmy] Moonsault, but nobody home. 1873 01:44:06,166 --> 01:44:08,633 -[Saxton] Ziggler recovers. -Oh! 1874 01:44:08,700 --> 01:44:10,766 Spiking DDT! 1875 01:44:11,299 --> 01:44:13,400 [Corey] Man, the height he got on that jump. 1876 01:44:13,466 --> 01:44:14,500 Now, shoulders down. 1877 01:44:14,566 --> 01:44:15,900 One, two-- 1878 01:44:15,966 --> 01:44:17,233 [Jimmy] Couldn't get a full cover, though. 1879 01:44:17,299 --> 01:44:18,733 Didn't quite have the energy. 1880 01:44:22,599 --> 01:44:26,266 [Saxton] Take another look again at the impact here from the DDT. 1881 01:44:27,066 --> 01:44:30,233 To your point, Jimmy, Dolph not able to secure the kind of cover 1882 01:44:30,299 --> 01:44:32,466 he would've ideally had. 1883 01:44:33,333 --> 01:44:36,633 Incredible commitment, though, on the DDT from Dolph Ziggler 1884 01:44:37,233 --> 01:44:39,900 in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. 1885 01:44:41,333 --> 01:44:43,966 Beautiful switch right into the roll. 1886 01:44:44,466 --> 01:44:46,400 Oh, ankle lock. 1887 01:44:46,466 --> 01:44:49,599 [Jimmy] Cinched in in the middle of the ring. 1888 01:44:52,566 --> 01:44:53,866 [Saxton] Look at Ziggler there, 1889 01:44:53,933 --> 01:44:57,166 targeted shots at the left knee of Chad Gable. 1890 01:44:58,400 --> 01:44:59,833 [Jimmy] Great chop from Chad Gable. 1891 01:44:59,900 --> 01:45:02,333 Rolling with it, keeping pressure on the ankle. 1892 01:45:03,400 --> 01:45:05,799 [Saxton] Credit to Gable for continuing to hold on. 1893 01:45:07,966 --> 01:45:10,633 Now, finally, Ziggler able to escape the predicament. 1894 01:45:10,700 --> 01:45:12,066 [Corey] Kick to the knee by Dolph. 1895 01:45:12,133 --> 01:45:14,233 -Famouser incoming. -[Jimmy] Oh! 1896 01:45:14,966 --> 01:45:17,366 Ankle lock right back in. 1897 01:45:17,433 --> 01:45:19,766 We talk about the IQ of Chad Gable. 1898 01:45:19,833 --> 01:45:21,700 He saw that Famouser coming. 1899 01:45:21,766 --> 01:45:23,666 Beautiful counter. He's done his homework. 1900 01:45:23,733 --> 01:45:25,033 [Corey] No doubt about it. 1901 01:45:25,466 --> 01:45:29,200 Chad Gable works tirelessly to improve every single week, 1902 01:45:29,266 --> 01:45:31,366 and Dolph Ziggler's one of the best to do it. 1903 01:45:31,433 --> 01:45:33,166 -[screaming] -[Saxton] The pain etched on the face 1904 01:45:33,233 --> 01:45:36,366 of Ziggler, who's trying to inch closer to breaking the hold. 1905 01:45:36,433 --> 01:45:38,766 Gable brings him right back to the center of the ring. 1906 01:45:38,833 --> 01:45:42,066 [Jimmy] Chad Gable, NXT, Raw, and SmackDown Tag Team Champion 1907 01:45:42,133 --> 01:45:44,666 looking for singles glory tonight 1908 01:45:44,733 --> 01:45:46,533 at the expense of Dolph Ziggler. 1909 01:45:47,099 --> 01:45:49,533 [Saxton] Ziggler able to use that one good leg to break free, 1910 01:45:49,599 --> 01:45:52,366 but the damage to the ankle inhibiting 1911 01:45:52,433 --> 01:45:54,366 Ziggler's ability to deliver the superkick. 1912 01:45:54,433 --> 01:45:55,900 [Corey] Straight into the powerbomb! 1913 01:45:56,566 --> 01:45:58,466 [Jimmy] Oh, whoa. Man, that was close. 1914 01:45:59,000 --> 01:46:00,500 Barely getting the shoulder up in time, 1915 01:46:00,566 --> 01:46:04,366 but right back into the ankle lock, cranking on the ankle and the knee. 1916 01:46:04,433 --> 01:46:07,233 [groaning and screaming in pain] 1917 01:46:07,299 --> 01:46:10,133 [Jimmy] We got to see a tap soon from Dolph Ziggler. 1918 01:46:10,799 --> 01:46:15,033 Hometown pride, but the knee only bends so far. 1919 01:46:15,099 --> 01:46:17,766 [Saxton] I admire the desire and heart of Ziggler, 1920 01:46:17,833 --> 01:46:20,500 but you got to about your long-term health here. 1921 01:46:23,033 --> 01:46:25,866 [Jimmy] Beautiful roll through and landing on his back. Oh! 1922 01:46:28,133 --> 01:46:30,166 [Saxton] Ziggler again looking for the superkick. 1923 01:46:30,233 --> 01:46:31,200 [grunting] 1924 01:46:32,066 --> 01:46:34,433 -From behind. This time! -[Jimmy] Finally gets him 1925 01:46:34,500 --> 01:46:35,633 right to the chin. 1926 01:46:35,700 --> 01:46:37,700 One, two, three! 1927 01:46:37,766 --> 01:46:39,799 -Dolph Ziggler victorious! -[bell rings] 1928 01:46:39,866 --> 01:46:41,633 [Dolph Ziggler's music plays] 1929 01:46:41,700 --> 01:46:45,333 [announcer] Here is your winner, Dolph Ziggler! 1930 01:46:45,400 --> 01:46:46,700 [Corey] Oh, no, no, no. 1931 01:46:47,433 --> 01:46:49,000 Smart move by Ziggler 1932 01:46:49,066 --> 01:46:52,733 avoiding certain disaster at the hands of Otis. 1933 01:46:52,799 --> 01:46:56,200 What a performance by The Showoff, 1934 01:46:56,266 --> 01:47:02,533 able to endure a significant amount of pain and punishment from Chad Gable 1935 01:47:02,599 --> 01:47:04,633 on essentially one good leg, 1936 01:47:04,700 --> 01:47:08,333 but that's all Dolph would ultimately need, 1937 01:47:08,400 --> 01:47:13,200 sniping Gable with a razor-sharp superkick. 1938 01:47:14,400 --> 01:47:18,400 [Jimmy] Making most of the one-on-one opportunity. 1939 01:47:19,400 --> 01:47:22,333 Speaking of opportunities, nothing gives you opportunity 1940 01:47:22,400 --> 01:47:24,433 like the tournament, that's right, and it continues. 1941 01:47:24,500 --> 01:47:26,833 Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament, 1942 01:47:26,900 --> 01:47:32,000 Alexa Bliss and Asuka taking on Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop. 1943 01:47:32,066 --> 01:47:34,833 The first round continues 1944 01:47:34,900 --> 01:47:38,033 next week on Monday Night Raw. 1945 01:47:38,099 --> 01:47:39,833 [crowd cheering] 1946 01:47:45,633 --> 01:47:49,933 Next week on Raw, there will be no more almosts. 1947 01:47:50,566 --> 01:47:53,466 We will be one step closer 1948 01:47:53,533 --> 01:47:58,233 to the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. 1949 01:47:58,766 --> 01:48:04,566 And we get to crush the hopes and dreams of Alexa Bliss and Asuka 1950 01:48:04,633 --> 01:48:05,633 while we're at it. 1951 01:48:06,266 --> 01:48:08,400 [laughs maniacally] 1952 01:48:13,266 --> 01:48:14,633 Nikki, Doudrop, 1953 01:48:15,233 --> 01:48:16,666 you've got it all wrong. 1954 01:48:16,733 --> 01:48:18,799 You're not going to crush our dreams. 1955 01:48:18,866 --> 01:48:21,166 You're going to help manifest them, because… 1956 01:48:22,133 --> 01:48:23,366 Do you want to take this one? 1957 01:48:23,433 --> 01:48:25,900 No one is ready for Alexa Bliss 1958 01:48:25,966 --> 01:48:28,666 and no one is ready for Asuka! Women-- 1959 01:48:28,733 --> 01:48:31,066 More like no one cares. 1960 01:48:31,700 --> 01:48:33,099 Alexa, where is Lilly? 1961 01:48:33,166 --> 01:48:35,200 Or is Asuka your new toy? 1962 01:48:35,266 --> 01:48:36,633 -Oh! -[laughs] 1963 01:48:36,700 --> 01:48:38,433 Go play with her or like Lilly-- 1964 01:48:43,866 --> 01:48:44,866 [Saxton] What the heck? 1965 01:48:48,799 --> 01:48:50,566 [crowd cheering] 1966 01:48:50,633 --> 01:48:53,366 [Jimmy] Well, next up, "The Phenomenal" AJ Style 1967 01:48:53,433 --> 01:48:57,700 takes on The Miz in a no disqualification match, next. 1968 01:49:01,900 --> 01:49:05,433 Oh, we cannot wait. WrestleMania is going Hollywood. 1969 01:49:05,500 --> 01:49:09,000 Tickets for the greatest spectacle in sports entertainment 1970 01:49:09,066 --> 01:49:12,766 are available this Friday at ticketmaster.com. 1971 01:49:12,833 --> 01:49:17,099 Mark your calendar, April 1st and 2nd, 2023. 1972 01:49:17,166 --> 01:49:19,733 Get your tickets at Ticketmaster this Friday. 1973 01:49:19,799 --> 01:49:21,900 [Saxton] There's something else I can't wait for, it's Raw Talk 1974 01:49:21,966 --> 01:49:26,000 following Monday Night Raw on the WWE on Peacock, 1975 01:49:26,066 --> 01:49:27,233 where we'll hear from the two women 1976 01:49:27,299 --> 01:49:29,766 who advanced in the Women's Tag Team Title Tournament, 1977 01:49:29,833 --> 01:49:31,333 Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky. 1978 01:49:31,400 --> 01:49:34,599 We'll also want to hear from "The Nigerian Giant" Omos, 1979 01:49:34,666 --> 01:49:37,466 and a man who I'm sure will have a lot to say about the Mysterios 1980 01:49:37,533 --> 01:49:42,599 and the Judgment Day, "The Rated-R Superstar" Edge. 1981 01:49:43,833 --> 01:49:47,533 [Jimmy] Monday Night Raw has come from Cleveland. 1982 01:49:47,599 --> 01:49:50,799 They have been rocking all night long, 1983 01:49:50,866 --> 01:49:53,200 but Monday Night Raw is brought to you 1984 01:49:53,266 --> 01:49:56,766 by the Sonic Big Dill Cheeseburger for a limited time. 1985 01:49:56,833 --> 01:49:58,633 Only at Sonic. 1986 01:50:02,866 --> 01:50:05,966 [AJ Styles' music plays] 1987 01:50:06,033 --> 01:50:09,066 [Jimmy] Cleveland is about to get phenomenal. 1988 01:50:10,433 --> 01:50:12,366 [Saxton] I don't know if that's possible, Jimmy. 1989 01:50:12,433 --> 01:50:13,766 [Jimmy] I think it is. 1990 01:50:13,833 --> 01:50:16,000 [Corey] You don't get paid to think, lucky for us. 1991 01:50:19,900 --> 01:50:21,066 [bell rings] 1992 01:50:21,133 --> 01:50:27,466 [announcer] The following is a no disqualification match! 1993 01:50:27,533 --> 01:50:29,866 Introducing first, from Gainesville, Georgia, 1994 01:50:29,933 --> 01:50:31,900 weighing 218 pounds, 1995 01:50:31,966 --> 01:50:37,433 "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. 1996 01:50:37,500 --> 01:50:38,966 [Corey] We may be hanging out, 1997 01:50:39,033 --> 01:50:41,366 spending the evening in the mistake by the lake, 1998 01:50:41,433 --> 01:50:46,866 but this man, this individual, this superstar is phenomenal 1999 01:50:46,933 --> 01:50:51,766 365 nights a year no matter where on earth 2000 01:50:51,833 --> 01:50:53,500 Styles may find himself. 2001 01:50:53,566 --> 01:50:56,133 [Saxton] We know about his technique. We know about his ability, 2002 01:50:56,200 --> 01:51:00,533 but the edge, I'm sorry, that gets brought out in him by The Miz 2003 01:51:00,599 --> 01:51:01,933 is absolutely unbelievable. 2004 01:51:02,000 --> 01:51:04,266 [Jimmy] We saw that edge on display earlier on tonight. 2005 01:51:04,333 --> 01:51:06,466 AJ Styles is fired up, and I'll tell you, 2006 01:51:06,533 --> 01:51:11,500 this no disqualification match is the perfect scenario for AJ Styles 2007 01:51:11,566 --> 01:51:15,400 to unleash all the aggression that he so pleases. 2008 01:51:15,466 --> 01:51:19,299 [Saxton] Tonight, AJ Styles will not be beholden to any rules. 2009 01:51:19,366 --> 01:51:24,500 No disqualification, limited only by the laws of physics. 2010 01:51:24,566 --> 01:51:26,500 This one is going to be awesome. 2011 01:51:26,566 --> 01:51:28,599 [Jimmy] He breaks those on a weekly basis. 2012 01:51:28,666 --> 01:51:30,233 [Saxton] No doubt about it. 2013 01:51:33,000 --> 01:51:34,099 [music ends] 2014 01:51:34,900 --> 01:51:37,033 [The Miz's music plays] 2015 01:51:45,400 --> 01:51:48,766 [announcer] And his opponent, residing in Hollywood, California, 2016 01:51:48,833 --> 01:51:51,266 weighing 221 pounds, 2017 01:51:51,333 --> 01:51:55,299 The Miz! 2018 01:51:55,366 --> 01:51:57,366 [Jimmy] It is the age-old question, 2019 01:51:57,433 --> 01:52:00,299 what do you do in a no-disqualification match 2020 01:52:00,366 --> 01:52:04,599 against a guy who lives to break the rules in every match? 2021 01:52:06,466 --> 01:52:09,799 [Saxton] Like a perfect scenario for Styles, even more so for the Miz. 2022 01:52:11,433 --> 01:52:15,133 [Jimmy] Next Monday, Washington, D.C., get ready. 2023 01:52:15,200 --> 01:52:17,966 Your tickets available on Ticketmaster. 2024 01:52:18,033 --> 01:52:20,500 We'll see you there at Monday Night Raw. 2025 01:52:20,566 --> 01:52:23,466 [Saxton] What kind of condition will both these men be in 2026 01:52:23,533 --> 01:52:25,799 -come next week at our nation's capital? -[Corey] Oh, worry not, 2027 01:52:25,866 --> 01:52:29,266 our reality superstar and his empire will be just fine. 2028 01:52:29,333 --> 01:52:32,633 -[Saxton] Oh, look at that shirt. -[Corey] Miz may have been born here 2029 01:52:32,700 --> 01:52:34,966 in Cleveland, but judging by his ring gear, 2030 01:52:35,033 --> 01:52:37,733 his heart's right down the turnpike in the Steel City 2031 01:52:37,799 --> 01:52:40,400 where the football team actually doesn't suck. 2032 01:52:41,099 --> 01:52:42,833 [Saxton] Won't argue with you there. Ha. 2033 01:52:44,200 --> 01:52:45,966 [Jimmy] We're talking about sports, Saxton. 2034 01:52:46,033 --> 01:52:47,000 [Saxton] Oh, Christ. 2035 01:52:47,066 --> 01:52:47,966 [bell rings] 2036 01:52:48,033 --> 01:52:49,233 [Jimmy] Here we go. 2037 01:52:49,299 --> 01:52:51,166 No disqualification. 2038 01:52:51,233 --> 01:52:52,933 AJ Styles and The Miz. 2039 01:52:53,633 --> 01:52:55,900 Immediately going to the ground and pound. 2040 01:52:56,866 --> 01:53:00,066 Relentless AJ Styles right into our table. 2041 01:53:00,133 --> 01:53:02,866 [Corey] This is going to get ugly in a hurry. 2042 01:53:04,166 --> 01:53:07,266 [Saxton] Honestly, you got to blame The Miz for this. 2043 01:53:07,333 --> 01:53:09,666 It was The Miz who tried to interfere earlier on tonight 2044 01:53:09,733 --> 01:53:11,166 in the Ciampa-Lashley match. 2045 01:53:11,233 --> 01:53:14,000 AJ Styles wanted to fend him off and now we have the match. 2046 01:53:14,733 --> 01:53:16,633 -[Corey] Miz was trying to… -[Saxton] Cheat 2047 01:53:16,700 --> 01:53:18,400 -[Corey] …assist his pupil. -[Jimmy] Oh! 2048 01:53:18,466 --> 01:53:21,299 [Corey] He was trying to help Ciampa advance in his career. 2049 01:53:21,366 --> 01:53:25,266 [Jimmy] Oh, The Miz also showing his willingness 2050 01:53:25,333 --> 01:53:28,133 to use every part of the ring and everything outside 2051 01:53:28,200 --> 01:53:30,299 -to go after AJ Styles. -[crowd boos] 2052 01:53:30,366 --> 01:53:32,900 [Corey] There is not a rule that Miz isn't willing to break, 2053 01:53:32,966 --> 01:53:37,466 which in an environment such as this makes Miz the odds-on favorite. 2054 01:53:38,166 --> 01:53:42,433 -[crowd chanting] Tiny balls! Tiny balls! -[Jimmy laughing] 2055 01:53:42,500 --> 01:53:44,166 Crowd here in Cleveland 2056 01:53:45,133 --> 01:53:48,466 letting Miz know what they think of his manhood but-- 2057 01:53:48,533 --> 01:53:50,833 [Corey] Haven't these fools ever seen Major League II? 2058 01:53:50,900 --> 01:53:53,366 Don't you know that's only going to incite The Miz 2059 01:53:53,433 --> 01:53:55,833 to do great things like hit a home run? 2060 01:53:56,866 --> 01:53:59,900 -[Saxton] This isn't baseball, Corey. -[Corey] You know what I mean. 2061 01:54:01,333 --> 01:54:04,000 [Saxton] Styles now looking for his weapon of choice. 2062 01:54:04,066 --> 01:54:06,666 Insert Mr. Kendo Stick. 2063 01:54:07,833 --> 01:54:08,666 Or not. 2064 01:54:09,366 --> 01:54:10,733 Not good enough. 2065 01:54:11,733 --> 01:54:13,000 [Jimmy] Steel chair, maybe. 2066 01:54:14,299 --> 01:54:16,333 -[Saxton] No. -[Jimmy] All right. Option three. 2067 01:54:18,166 --> 01:54:19,566 -[Saxton laughs] -[Jimmy] Oh, yes! 2068 01:54:19,633 --> 01:54:21,200 [Saxton] Oh, let's up the ante. 2069 01:54:21,266 --> 01:54:24,366 -[commentators exclaim] -[Corey] Oh, eyes off the ball. 2070 01:54:24,433 --> 01:54:28,533 Can't take that long when you're dealing with The A-Lister. 2071 01:54:30,433 --> 01:54:33,500 Both Grand Slam Champions here in WWE. 2072 01:54:34,233 --> 01:54:37,200 Miz now looking to bring the fight to the Phenomenal One. 2073 01:54:37,266 --> 01:54:39,700 [Saxton] Opting not to utilize the table, surprisingly. 2074 01:54:40,733 --> 01:54:43,099 [Jimmy] So much of their rivalry over the past couple of months 2075 01:54:43,166 --> 01:54:45,000 has been around one another. 2076 01:54:45,066 --> 01:54:48,333 The assaults of Ciampa on AJ Styles, 2077 01:54:48,400 --> 01:54:51,400 AJ Styles, perhaps, training Logan Paul 2078 01:54:51,466 --> 01:54:54,033 for his SummerSlam showdown with the Miz. 2079 01:54:54,099 --> 01:54:57,500 [Saxton] The Miz blamed his loss to Logan Paul on AJ Styles. 2080 01:54:57,566 --> 01:55:01,133 [Jimmy] What Styles did was reminiscent of AJ Styles. 2081 01:55:02,133 --> 01:55:03,733 [Saxton] Have another look here. 2082 01:55:03,799 --> 01:55:06,933 Miz wiping out AJ Styles on the outside and now… 2083 01:55:07,866 --> 01:55:08,833 -Oh, whoa. -[Corey] See, I told you 2084 01:55:08,900 --> 01:55:10,599 he was going to hit a home run, you fool. 2085 01:55:11,233 --> 01:55:12,666 [Saxton] He didn't hit anything. 2086 01:55:13,200 --> 01:55:17,333 -[Corey] You have no-- -[Jimmy] Oh, the aim of AJ Styles. 2087 01:55:17,400 --> 01:55:19,799 Beautiful shot to the face of The Miz. 2088 01:55:21,966 --> 01:55:25,866 AJ Styles for so long has wanted The Miz one-on-one. 2089 01:55:27,666 --> 01:55:31,700 No disqualification, no count out, no rules. 2090 01:55:32,833 --> 01:55:35,333 [Saxton] AJ Styles now draping The Miz 2091 01:55:35,400 --> 01:55:36,733 over our announce desk, 2092 01:55:37,433 --> 01:55:38,766 joining him up top. 2093 01:55:38,833 --> 01:55:40,766 You can use Saxton as a weapon. 2094 01:55:40,833 --> 01:55:42,966 He's right here. He's already kind of a tool. 2095 01:55:43,833 --> 01:55:46,700 [Saxton] Uh-oh, this could end The Miz. 2096 01:55:46,766 --> 01:55:48,299 [chuckling] Oh, brilliant. 2097 01:55:49,033 --> 01:55:50,866 -[crowd exclaims] -[Jimmy] Over the barricade 2098 01:55:50,933 --> 01:55:53,299 goes AJ Styles! 2099 01:55:53,366 --> 01:55:56,266 [Corey] That, my friends, was must-see. 2100 01:56:01,799 --> 01:56:06,000 [Saxton] No disqualification, one-on-one, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles 2101 01:56:06,066 --> 01:56:08,200 -versus The Miz. -[Jimmy] Oh, yeah, here we go. 2102 01:56:08,266 --> 01:56:09,733 [Saxton] Out come the tables. 2103 01:56:09,799 --> 01:56:13,433 [Jimmy] The table is back, courtesy of AJ Styles. 2104 01:56:13,500 --> 01:56:17,533 [Saxton] Didn't appreciate being sent over the barricade before the break. 2105 01:56:17,599 --> 01:56:20,133 [crowd chanting] Table. Table. Table. 2106 01:56:20,200 --> 01:56:23,799 [Jimmy] The crowd in Cleveland getting exactly what they want. 2107 01:56:25,099 --> 01:56:27,766 [Saxton] AJ Styles has grown so tired of The Miz, 2108 01:56:27,833 --> 01:56:30,099 The Miz's disparaging remarks. 2109 01:56:30,666 --> 01:56:33,233 -The attacks from Ciampa-- -[commentators exclaim] 2110 01:56:33,299 --> 01:56:36,000 [Corey] That one's cleared center field. 2111 01:56:39,000 --> 01:56:40,866 [Jimmy] Kendo stick right through the guts 2112 01:56:40,933 --> 01:56:43,233 -of AJ Styles. -[Corey] Miz is like Jake Taylor 2113 01:56:43,299 --> 01:56:44,133 when it counts. 2114 01:56:44,766 --> 01:56:47,299 -Oh… [laughs] -[AJ Styles groaning] 2115 01:56:47,366 --> 01:56:48,866 [Corey] Look at this. 2116 01:56:50,166 --> 01:56:52,266 We talked about the willingness of The Miz 2117 01:56:52,333 --> 01:56:54,799 to go anywhere, do anything. 2118 01:56:54,866 --> 01:56:56,866 We're seeing that on display right now. 2119 01:56:58,066 --> 01:56:58,900 No mercy. 2120 01:56:58,966 --> 01:57:01,500 [Jimmy] It is all perfectly legal. 2121 01:57:02,866 --> 01:57:07,666 [Corey] You could say that Miz has license to be a real wild thing tonight 2122 01:57:07,733 --> 01:57:09,133 -here in Cleveland. -[Saxton] Oh, my gosh. 2123 01:57:09,200 --> 01:57:11,000 -[groaning] -[Jimmy] Earlier tonight, 2124 01:57:11,066 --> 01:57:13,200 the United States Championship on the line, 2125 01:57:13,266 --> 01:57:16,466 Ciampa and Bobby Lashley, the Miz interfered. 2126 01:57:16,533 --> 01:57:21,500 AJ Styles not taking that lightly, going after The Miz. 2127 01:57:22,733 --> 01:57:25,233 -Pele Kick over the top. -[Saxton] Oh! 2128 01:57:27,133 --> 01:57:30,933 This is a critical opening now for AJ Styles. 2129 01:57:31,533 --> 01:57:34,633 Needs to summon that will to get back to his feet. 2130 01:57:35,200 --> 01:57:38,233 The Miz right now reeling on that canvas. 2131 01:57:38,299 --> 01:57:41,266 [crowd chanting] Table, table, table, table. 2132 01:57:41,333 --> 01:57:43,366 [Saxton] Styles might be eyeing that kendo stick. 2133 01:57:43,433 --> 01:57:44,633 [Corey] So is Miz. 2134 01:57:45,333 --> 01:57:46,333 [Jimmy] Got to get to it first. 2135 01:57:46,400 --> 01:57:48,366 [Corey] We have a scramble on our hands. 2136 01:57:48,433 --> 01:57:50,700 [Jimmy chuckling] It's AJ Styles. 2137 01:57:50,766 --> 01:57:54,000 [Saxton] Time for a little payback. 2138 01:57:55,200 --> 01:57:58,333 [Corey] Guys, I think AJ should demonstrate a little understanding. 2139 01:57:58,400 --> 01:58:00,333 [Saxton] I don't think so. That's not needed. 2140 01:58:00,400 --> 01:58:02,133 Let out all your aggression, AJ. 2141 01:58:02,200 --> 01:58:05,433 [Jimmy] We've got understanding of where his target is. 2142 01:58:06,033 --> 01:58:08,200 [Saxton] The back, the ribs. 2143 01:58:09,133 --> 01:58:10,966 -Everything is fair game. Oh! -[Corey] Oh, no. 2144 01:58:11,033 --> 01:58:12,933 -[Saxton] Get them, get them. -[Corey] Everything? 2145 01:58:13,000 --> 01:58:14,500 [Saxton] Even though they're tiny. 2146 01:58:14,566 --> 01:58:15,400 [laughs] 2147 01:58:19,599 --> 01:58:22,266 -White Russian Leg Sweep. -[Jimmy] To the corner. 2148 01:58:22,333 --> 01:58:23,233 [crowd] …two-- 2149 01:58:23,299 --> 01:58:25,766 [Jimmy] Near fall from AJ Styles. 2150 01:58:27,566 --> 01:58:29,933 The Miz just trying to recover. 2151 01:58:31,233 --> 01:58:33,066 Can you imagine how hard it's going to be to sit 2152 01:58:33,133 --> 01:58:34,966 for the next several days, if you're Miz? 2153 01:58:35,033 --> 01:58:36,833 He already has to sit a certain way. 2154 01:58:37,433 --> 01:58:38,933 [Saxton] Miz should learn to squat. 2155 01:58:39,466 --> 01:58:42,133 [Corey] You are the weirdest human I've ever met. 2156 01:58:43,533 --> 01:58:46,099 Oh! And Miz turns the tables. 2157 01:58:46,166 --> 01:58:48,333 -Here it comes. -[Jimmy] Oh, counter by Styles. 2158 01:58:48,400 --> 01:58:50,066 Shoulders down. 2159 01:58:50,133 --> 01:58:51,599 Kick out from The Miz. 2160 01:58:51,666 --> 01:58:54,533 Great counter to the Skull-Crushing Finale attempt. 2161 01:58:55,799 --> 01:58:57,299 Styles lands on his feet on the apron, 2162 01:58:57,366 --> 01:59:00,900 -and Styles with the perfect positioning. -[crowd cheering] 2163 01:59:00,966 --> 01:59:02,966 Would it be locked and loaded? 2164 01:59:05,099 --> 01:59:07,000 [Saxton] Phenomenal Forearm! 2165 01:59:07,066 --> 01:59:08,366 [Jimmy] Right to the chin! 2166 01:59:08,433 --> 01:59:11,266 -[Saxton] Good night, Miz. -[crowd] One, two-- 2167 01:59:12,966 --> 01:59:14,799 -[Saxton] Ciampa? -[Jimmy] Ciampa just pulled the referee 2168 01:59:14,866 --> 01:59:17,033 -out of the ring. -[Corey] It is totally legal. 2169 01:59:18,799 --> 01:59:20,400 No disqualification. 2170 01:59:20,466 --> 01:59:22,700 This is how you rally to turn around your night. 2171 01:59:24,666 --> 01:59:29,000 [Jimmy] Oh, Ciampa still hurt from his match with Bobby Lashley. 2172 01:59:29,066 --> 01:59:30,833 AJ Styles taking advantage. 2173 01:59:31,900 --> 01:59:34,299 [Saxton] AJ Styles now forced to contend not just with The Miz 2174 01:59:34,366 --> 01:59:36,433 but Ciampa as well. 2175 01:59:36,500 --> 01:59:38,900 [Jimmy] A handicap match now, two on one. 2176 01:59:38,966 --> 01:59:40,900 [Saxton] Maybe rid himself of Ciampa. 2177 01:59:40,966 --> 01:59:44,200 Styles thinking about the Styles Clash… 2178 01:59:44,933 --> 01:59:46,833 or something more? 2179 01:59:48,166 --> 01:59:49,633 [Corey] Oh, no, no, no! 2180 01:59:51,166 --> 01:59:55,266 Ciampa saving himself from disastrous results. 2181 01:59:57,099 --> 01:59:59,799 [Saxton] Now what is-- Oh, Ciampa. 2182 01:59:59,866 --> 02:00:03,066 Ciampa trying to send Styles through that table. 2183 02:00:03,133 --> 02:00:06,733 [Jimmy] Looking for the suplex over the top rope onto the table. 2184 02:00:09,700 --> 02:00:12,866 Hard shot rocks Ciampa, Ciampa's barely holding on. 2185 02:00:12,933 --> 02:00:18,000 Beautiful shot sends Ciampa right through the table! 2186 02:00:18,533 --> 02:00:21,633 -[Saxton] Now Styles-- -[Jimmy] Styles has got to turn around-- 2187 02:00:21,700 --> 02:00:22,966 Focus on The Miz. 2188 02:00:23,033 --> 02:00:24,966 -Roll-up, shoulders down. -[crowd] One, two-- 2189 02:00:27,666 --> 02:00:29,966 [Corey] Big right rocks The A-Lister. 2190 02:00:30,900 --> 02:00:34,766 [Jimmy] AJ Styles showing all kinds of guts right now. 2191 02:00:34,833 --> 02:00:38,200 [Saxton] Hit the reset button, try it one more time. 2192 02:00:38,266 --> 02:00:41,333 Looking for the Phenomenal Forearm, can Styles hit it? 2193 02:00:41,400 --> 02:00:43,533 [commentators exclaim] 2194 02:00:43,599 --> 02:00:45,799 [Corey] Intercepted by the chair. 2195 02:00:47,000 --> 02:00:49,633 Skull-Crushing Finale, that's it. 2196 02:00:49,700 --> 02:00:53,066 -One, two-- -[commentators exclaim] 2197 02:00:53,133 --> 02:00:54,000 [Corey] How? 2198 02:00:54,666 --> 02:00:55,733 [Jimmy] Unreal! 2199 02:00:55,799 --> 02:00:58,033 [Corey] How the hell did AJ Styles survive this? 2200 02:00:58,099 --> 02:00:59,500 [Jimmy] I have no clue. 2201 02:00:59,566 --> 02:01:02,133 First a steel chair by The Miz, 2202 02:01:02,200 --> 02:01:04,533 followed by the Skull-Crushing Finale. 2203 02:01:04,599 --> 02:01:07,733 I'm with you, I thought for sure this match was over. 2204 02:01:07,799 --> 02:01:10,700 -[crowd] One, two-- -[Jimmy] AJ Styles probably not knowing 2205 02:01:10,766 --> 02:01:12,400 where he is right now, 2206 02:01:13,000 --> 02:01:14,633 just had enough wherewithal to kick out. 2207 02:01:14,700 --> 02:01:17,466 Pure gut, pure instinct from the Phenomenal One. 2208 02:01:17,533 --> 02:01:20,200 [crowd chanting] This is awesome! 2209 02:01:20,266 --> 02:01:23,000 [Jimmy] Miz once again kendo stick in hand. 2210 02:01:26,599 --> 02:01:31,866 [Saxton] Trying to beat out what's left of the desire from AJ Styles. 2211 02:01:31,933 --> 02:01:34,266 The sadism from The Miz, 2212 02:01:34,799 --> 02:01:37,500 chopping away at the joints of AJ Styles. 2213 02:01:37,566 --> 02:01:39,666 [Corey] Smart move taking away the wheels of AJ Styles. 2214 02:01:39,733 --> 02:01:41,599 Here we go, time to go to school! 2215 02:01:41,666 --> 02:01:43,566 [Saxton] Right into the steel chair. 2216 02:01:44,966 --> 02:01:46,466 And Styles now… 2217 02:01:48,333 --> 02:01:50,599 looking for the Styles Clash! 2218 02:01:50,666 --> 02:01:53,233 [Jimmy] Face down goes The Miz. 2219 02:01:54,400 --> 02:01:57,099 [Saxton] Onto his back. One, two, three! 2220 02:01:57,166 --> 02:01:58,299 -What a win… -[bell rings] 2221 02:01:58,366 --> 02:02:01,666 -…for "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. -[AJ Styles' music plays] 2222 02:02:01,733 --> 02:02:08,533 [announcer] Here is your winner, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. 2223 02:02:08,599 --> 02:02:12,599 [Corey] What a battle between these two rivals. 2224 02:02:13,299 --> 02:02:18,066 "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles proves a little too much 2225 02:02:18,133 --> 02:02:20,766 for The A-Lister to handle tonight. 2226 02:02:20,833 --> 02:02:23,200 [Jimmy] He wanted The Miz one-on-one. 2227 02:02:23,266 --> 02:02:25,966 He wanted a no rules, no disqualifications. 2228 02:02:26,033 --> 02:02:28,666 [Jimmy] It was two-on-one for a while with Ciampa 2229 02:02:28,733 --> 02:02:30,000 and yet he's victorious. 2230 02:02:30,066 --> 02:02:32,733 [Saxton] I remember when we started the night, we didn't even expect 2231 02:02:32,799 --> 02:02:34,033 this match to happen. 2232 02:02:34,099 --> 02:02:36,766 [Jimmy] Think of how gratifying this moment is. 2233 02:02:36,833 --> 02:02:39,966 [Saxton] To your point, overcoming the interference of Ciampa 2234 02:02:40,033 --> 02:02:42,933 and pinning the shoulders of The Miz. 2235 02:02:44,500 --> 02:02:47,566 It took tables, it took chairs, 2236 02:02:47,633 --> 02:02:49,500 it took kendo sticks. 2237 02:02:50,900 --> 02:02:54,666 It took unbelievable fortitude from AJ Styles. 2238 02:02:55,933 --> 02:02:58,633 Battered and bruised is Styles, 2239 02:02:59,466 --> 02:03:04,700 but he has earned the right to enjoy this victory. 2240 02:03:05,400 --> 02:03:07,099 [AJ Styles' music continues] 2241 02:03:10,700 --> 02:03:12,433 -[Corey] What the hell? -[Saxton] What? 2242 02:03:12,500 --> 02:03:14,433 [crowd cheering] 2243 02:03:14,500 --> 02:03:15,533 [Corey] That was… 2244 02:03:17,333 --> 02:03:18,400 That was… Dexter. 2245 02:03:18,900 --> 02:03:21,099 -[Saxton] Dexter Lumis? -[Jimmy] Yes, looks like him. 2246 02:03:24,666 --> 02:03:27,366 [Corey] Let's take a look at this, how everything crumbled down 2247 02:03:27,433 --> 02:03:30,533 at the end, in the A-List universe. 2248 02:03:30,599 --> 02:03:35,033 First, Ciampa sent unceremoniously through the table at ringside. 2249 02:03:35,099 --> 02:03:38,833 Miz with a face full of steel, 2250 02:03:38,900 --> 02:03:43,700 this would open the door for the Phenomenal One to slam it shut. 2251 02:03:44,099 --> 02:03:47,166 Boom, Styles Clash. 2252 02:03:48,133 --> 02:03:51,466 Spoiling the evening for The Miz. 2253 02:03:54,466 --> 02:04:01,266 [Saxton] A hard-fought victory earned by the Phenomenal One. 2254 02:04:01,333 --> 02:04:05,933 The crowd here in Cleveland absolutely loving it. 2255 02:04:06,000 --> 02:04:10,099 But next week, the Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament continues. 2256 02:04:10,166 --> 02:04:15,233 Alexa Bliss and Asuka versus Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop. 2257 02:04:15,299 --> 02:04:19,500 Also, Riddle makes his return to Monday Night Raw 2258 02:04:19,566 --> 02:04:23,133 after a SummerSlam that saw him injured yet again. 2259 02:04:23,200 --> 02:04:26,633 [Corey] We are bringing the heat to the nation's capital, 2260 02:04:26,700 --> 02:04:28,533 one week from tonight. 2261 02:04:29,666 --> 02:04:32,866 [Saxton] It has been a red-hot night here in Cleveland. 2262 02:04:33,633 --> 02:04:36,266 [Corey] No, Byron, not red-hot, 2263 02:04:36,333 --> 02:04:38,866 tonight has been Phenomenal. 2264 02:04:38,933 --> 02:04:40,400 [AJ Styles' music continues] t,