[intro music playing]
[John Cena] Then.
[Ric Flair] Woooo!
-[glass shattering] -[The Rock] If you smell…
-[bell tolling] -[Cena] Now.
-[Triple H] The king of kings… -[Cena] You can't see me…
[Cena] Forever.
Together.
♪ Let's go ♪
♪ I got a vision I see in my head ♪
♪ A melody buried deep into my soul ♪
♪ They call us crazy We cuttin' the edge ♪
♪ Decided our stories are gonna be told ♪
♪ Break the rules Break the laws ♪
♪ This is the moment we change it all ♪
♪ Yeah, greatness ♪
♪ Yeah, it feels like greatness ♪
♪ Legendary in the makin ♪
♪ Reach out and we take it ♪
♪ Bout to emerge We on the verge ♪
♪ And it feels like greatness ♪
♪ Yeah, greatness ♪
♪ Yeah, it feels like greatness… ♪
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Welcome to the Capital One Arena
in Washington, D.C.
Just three weeks away from the Clash at the Castle,
but tonight, in our nation's capital, it's fitting,
the United States Championship on the line
here at Monday Night Raw.
[The Judgment Day's music playing]
[crowd booing]
[explosion]
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome Damian Priest, Finn Bálor and Rhea Ripley,
The Judgment Day!
[Corey] We've learned in the past weeks
that the more chaos, the more unrest
that these three can cause,
the more content they seem to be.
[Jimmy] Well, the damage they can do
to their enemies, anyone in their way, always on display,
especially last week.
[Corey] Rey looking to finish things off with Finn Bálor.
[Saxton] What the hell? Rhea Ripley?
[Jimmy] It's Dominik.
[dramatic music playing]
[crowd counting] One, two, three.
[bell rings]
[Jimmy] Rhea Ripley with the distraction.
[Saxton] A distraction, and potentially, the destruction of Rey's son, Dominik.
[The Judgment Day's music continues]
[Jimmy] Absolutely merciless.
[Corey] We have no idea what kind of condition Dominik is in,
but these three have also reminded us that
the conflict between themselves and the Mysterios will end
when they decide that it's over.
At this point, The Judgment Day have thrived
on the systematic destruction of the Mysterio clan.
[crowd booing]
The Judgment Day.
We run Monday Night Raw.
And that's been the harsh reality to the Mysterios,
week in and week out.
I even proved to Dominik Mysterio that I really am his papi…
as I destroyed his soul.
[crowd booing]
Everybody really loves the Mysterio, don't they?
Everybody really loves the Mysterios.
Do you get it?
I don't get it. Do you get it? I don't get it.
Well, listen, for everyone who loves the Mysterios,
I'm afraid that I've got some very, very sad news for you all here tonight.
The Mysterios will not be here.
And you know why?
Because just like we heard from Rhea,
poor little Dominik had his soul crushed last week.
And as for Rey,
Rey was destroyed by me in the middle of the ring,
one, two, three,
to further solidify my already legendary status in this business.
[crowd booing]
[Rhea mouthing inaudibly]
But enough about last week,
let's hear about what you're going to do to Edge next week.
What won't I do to Edge next week?
But let me ask you all a question.
Do you not want to see Edge confront The Judgment Day right now?
[crowd cheering]
Do you want to see The Rated-R Superstar right now?
-[crowd cheering] -Yeah!
Well, too bad, because he ain't here.
-[Finn cackling] -[crowd booing]
[Damian Priest] No.
Edge is out in Toronto, where he's doing his duties,
promoting his match, his wrestling match next week.
It'll be his first one in over a decade.
Edge…
I heard what you said last week, man.
Do you think I need Finn Bálor and Rhea Ripley ringside?
I don't sweat you.
I don't need anyone to deal with you.
[crowd chants] What?
That's where I put
the final nail in the coffin to your career.
[crowd chants] What?
So there will be no Finn Bálor, no Reah Ripley.
It'll just be me and you, one-on-one,
man-to-man, no Judgment Day.
[crowd chants] What?
And Edge,
Toronto will no longer be known as your hometown.
It'll be the place where Damian Priest sent you back into retirement.
[crowd booing]
Oh, you don't like that, do you?
No more Edge.
Bye-bye, Edge.
And Edge,
this time retirement won't be filming TV shows or whack movies.
Retirement is going to be Beth wheeling you around,
feeding you through a tube for the rest of your life.
-[crowd cheering] -Edge--
[Saxton] Whoa!
It's Rey Mysterio.
[Jimmy] From out of nowhere, Mysterio bringing the fight
to The Judgment Day.
The one man Finn Bálor said wouldn't be here tonight,
-here he is! -[Saxton] Surprise, surprise, Finn.
Rey's here after all
and he's taking it to The Judgment Day.
[Jimmy] To all of The Judgment Day.
[Corey] Oh, wait a second.
Rey knows he's handcuffed.
[inaudible]
Rhea claimed she--
-[Jimmy] She's daring him. -…crushed the soul of Dominik Mysterio.
You know you want to hit me.
[commentators exclaiming]
[Corey] Chair right in the face of Bálor.
[Jimmy] Trying to take advantage of the distraction.
[Saxton] Mysterio saw Bálor coming.
Now giving him a taste of his own medicine.
[Jimmy] Some more for Damian Priest.
[Corey] Mysterio putting the equalizer to good use.
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] Mysterio is out for revenge
and striking at--
[Jimmy] And again.
Hit me right here.
-[Jimmy] Rhea with the chair. -[Saxton groans]
[Corey] A massive boot from Priest right to the heart of Mysterio.
[Jimmy] You talk about the equalizer,
looks like the equalizer right now is Rhea Ripley.
[Corey] The numbers game too much for Rey Mysterio who fought valiantly,
on behalf of his son, Dominik.
[Saxton] Rey Mysterio came out here purely driven by emotion.
[Jimmy] Driven by the memories of last week, but…
Oh, no.
[Jimmy exclaims]
[Saxton] DDT onto the steel chair by Rhea Ripley.
[Jimmy] Judgment Day is not done yet.
[Saxton] Priest is just mauling Rey Mysterio
[Rhea shouting indistinctly]
[Finn] Get the chair on him.
[Saxton] Mysterio is just defenseless.
[Jimmy] The Judgment Day is not going to stop.
[Saxton] Finn Bálor perched on the top rope.
[Jimmy] A helpless Rey Mysterio…
Oh, no. [exclaims]
[Saxton] Coup de Grace delivered with the steel chair
draped over the body of Rey Mysterio.
Last week Dominik, this week Rey.
[Corey] The prophecy has come true.
It appears as though the Mysterios really are finished.
[indistinct conversation]
[Rey Mysterio groaning]
[male referee] Get out of here!
[groaning continues]
Welcome back.
Jimmy Smith, alongside Corey Graves and Byron Saxton.
Before the break, Ray Mysterio attacked The Judgment Day,
and the numbers game a little too much for him.
The Judgment Day overwhelming Rey Mysterio,
a truly heinous attack that would follow.
What a way to kick off Monday Night Raw,
but guys, we got a lot more coming your way.
Speaking of legends like Rey Mysterio,
Bobby Lashley, the United States champion,
he's been a fighting champion,
takes on a legend tonight in AJ Styles.
With all they've accomplished, they've never taken one another on.
For the first time tonight, the United States Championship,
AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley.
[Saxton] I am beyond excited
about that United States Championship match
later on tonight.
[Asuka's music playing]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following is a first-round match
of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship tournament.
Introducing first, from Osaka, Japan,
Asuka!
[Jimmy] The Empress of Tomorrow,
and it's all about the opportunities
and the opportunity to stay in tonight's tournament.
Win, you move on, lose, you go home.
[Saxton] Indeed, Asuka set to team up with Alexa Bliss
to take on the established team of Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop,
as first round action continues here tonight on Raw.
-[Jimmy] That is what is on the line. -[Alexa Bliss' music playing]
No one knows it like Asuka and Alexa Bliss.
[announcer] And her tag team partner from Columbus, Ohio,
Alexa Bliss!
[Saxton] To your point, Bliss a former women's tag team champion as is Asuka.
And this team, you could say, built upon the foundation of mutual respect.
♪ Shape up, square up… ♪
[Corey] They certainly giving up an advantage
as far as tag team experience goes to their opponents tonight,
Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop.
And remember, it was Nikki A.S.H.
who held the women's tag team title alongside Alexa Bliss,
which, I think, swings the favor more in their way.
[Saxton] Nikki and Alexa were two time women's tag team champions.
-[Bianca Belair's music playing] -What?
-[Jimmy] Looks like EST… -[Saxton laughs]
making an appearance as well.
[Saxton] I like surprises.
[announcer] Please welcome the Raw Women's Champion,
Bianca Belair!
[Saxton] It's safe to say Asuka and Bliss could use a little moral support
and who better than the Raw Women's Champion,
Bianca Belair.
This is all why it's going down at Clash of the Castle.
Last week, the challenge was issued and accepted,
it is official.
Bianca Belaire, Asuka and Alexa Bliss will join forces
to battle Bayley, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai
in a colossal six-woman tag team match in Cardiff, Wales.
[Corey] Busy agenda over the next weeks
-for Bliss and Asuka, -[Nikki's music playing]
but all their focus needs to be on tonight.
[announcer] And their opponents, first, almost a superhero,
Nikki A.S.H!
[Saxton] From what I understand,
-Nikki not donning her cape, -[Doudrop's music]
was gifted a leather jacket by Doudrop.
[announcer] And her tag team partner,
Doudrop!
[Saxton] Doudrop gifted Nikki that jacket to further enhance her focus.
[Jimmy] Tonight we're going to get tag team action.
"Action" has been the word for the tournament so far.
[Corey] The first round of the WWE Women's Tag Team Title tournament
getting under way.
Last week on Raw-- Boom!
Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky would waste no time making an immediate impact
in the Raw women's division with an impressive victory
to start off the tournament over Tamina and Dana Brooke,
but the action will continue Friday night on SmackDown.
As the powerhouse Raquel Rodriguez would join forces with Aliyah
to defeat them Xia Li.
And look at this display of strength from Rodriguez
[crowd counting]
-[bell rings] -advancing her team into the next round.
This tournament keeps getting better and better, night after night.
[energetic music playing]
[Jimmy] Here's the curb brackets.
This is what everyone is fighting for right now,
their spot in the semis.
[Saxton] There you see as Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai
awaiting the winner of this match,
be it Alexa Bliss and Asuka
or Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop for semifinal action.
-[Corey] There they are, -[bell rings]
the Women's Tag Team Championships.
There's the opening bell. Asuka comes in quick
and Nikki a step ahead.
[Saxton] As you'd mentioned,
Nikki also a former Women's Tag Team Champion with Alexa Bliss.
Doudrop the only competitor in this match
who has not tasted Women's Tag Team Title success.
[Corey] Also held it with Rhea Ripley.
[Saxton] Definitely had tag team success.
To her advantage, Nikki A.S.H and Doudrop--
[commentators exclaiming]
[Saxton] They've known each other for a long time.
[Corey] Tag is made, here comes Bliss.
[Jimmy exclaims]
[Corey] Double team.
Here comes Doudrop, and there goes Doudrop.
[Jimmy] That's what you wondered about, the ability of Alexa Bliss
-and Asuka to work together. -[Saxton exclaims]
They look in sync right now.
[Corey] Opening moments, very impressive showing thus far
-from the Empress and Miss Bliss. -[crowd cheering]
Tag team action continues.
Who will advance?
[Jimmy] Welcome back to the WWE
Women's Tag Team Championship tournament.
A first round, Alexa Bliss and Asuka versus Nikki A.S.H and Doudrop
During the break, the action continued.
[Saxton] Alexa Bliss showing her attack from the apron, wiping out Nikki A.S.H.,
but then watch what happens next.
Doudrop… Boom!
[Corey] Crushing Bliss between herself and the ring post.
It has been all Nikki and Doudrop in the moment since.
Bliss in a world of jeopardy.
The Raw Women's Champion, Bianca Belaire, at ringside, providing her support
for Alex Bliss and Asuka ahead of their six women tag match.
-at Clash at the Castle. -[Jimmy exclaims]
Tag is made. Here comes Doudrop,
the powerhouse of the team.
Bliss desperately needs to tag,
but Asuka might as well be a million miles away.
[Jimmy] Good move, getting a little space.
[Saxton] Here comes the Empress of Tomorrow from the top.
Right to the chin of Doudrop!
[Corey] Doudrop inadvertently crushing her partner, Nikki,
and turned into a missile drop kick from Asuka!
[Jimmy] Now the bull is in trouble.
Knocked off the apron.
[Saxton] Asuka-- Whoa!
Completely unleashing now on Nikki A.S.H.
[Jimmy] All the momentum right now with the Empress of Tomorrow.
[Asuka screaming]
[Saxton] Trying to ensure the advancement of herself and Alexa Bliss
in this Tag Team Title tournament.
[Jimmy] A barrage of strikes from Asuka has Nikki rocked.
And there it is.
On her back, shoulders down.
Almost three!
[Corey] Bridging German Suplex excellently applied by Asuka.
Perhaps wasn't able to stack Nikki's shoulders up high enough.
Asuka continuing to unleash the strikes onto Nikki A.S.H.
Doudrop tried to insert herself and pays for it.
[Jimmy] Well, good teamwork, the delay just enough.
Nikki A.S.H get back on the offensive cover,
[referee] One, two--
[Jimmy] Kick out just in time. Again, this time from Asuka.
[Saxton] The look of frustration on the face of Nikki.
This is anyone's match right now
as we take another look at the impact from Nikki A.S.H.
Not quite enough to put Asuka away.
Nikki knocks down Alexa Bliss off the apron.
[Corey] Smart Strategy by Nikki.
[Jimmy] She has Asuka one-on-one. Asuka reeling for the moment.
Now two-on-one.
[Saxton] Doudrop better be careful and not to get disqualified.
[Corey] Nikki to the outside. Strikes from Asuka.
[Saxton] Asuka trying to fight off Nikki A.S.H and Doudrop by herself.
[Jimmy] Two-on-one, a little too much.
Cross body to the cover.
[Jimmy exclaims]
[Saxton] Alexa Bliss just in time.
-Oh, my… -[Jimmy] Splat.
[Jimmy] Just in time to run into Doudrop.
[Saxton] That might be the last we see of Alexa Bliss.
[Corey] We see Dana Brooke and Tamina looking on.
Their hopes of becoming Women's Tag Team Champions,
in this tournament at least, were vanquished last week.
[crowd clapping]
Take a look at this impact.
Doudrop propelling herself right on top of Bliss.
[Jimmy] The continuity, the teamwork so far
of Nikki A.S.H and Doudrop on point every time.
[Corey] That just made Doudrop now the legal competitor for her team.
Bliss still a nonfactor at this point.
Asuka needs to make a tag badly.
[Jimmy exclaiming] Oh, my God.
Doudrop might be out.
Right to the throat.
[Saxton] Doudrop…
-Oh, looking to counter. -[Jimmy exclaims]
[Corey] Michinoku Driver. Cover by Doudrop.
One, two--
-[Jimmy exclaims] -[crowd cheers]
[Saxton] Asuka barely able to escape.
Bliss beginning to stir on the apron.
I don't know if Alexa has it to even tag herself in at this point.
[Jimmy] That bridge had to take so much out of Asuka.
[Corey] Check this out.
Massive Michinoku Driver by Doudrop, nearly ended it.
Asuka able to escape at the last possible second.
[Saxton] The concern on the face of the Women's Champion in the background
as this match continues on, but maybe not for long.
[Jimmy] Doudrop ready to put this one away.
Moved just in time from Asuka.
[Saxton] How can Asuka respond?
[Corey] Asuka trying her best to regain a vertical base.
[Corey] A little assist from the ropes and a kick right on the temple of Doudrop.
[Saxton] Doudrop just crumbles.
[Jimmy] I believe that was a tag to Alexa Bliss who's now legal.
A beautiful DDT.
[Saxton] Great tag made again now. Asuka, the legal competitor!
[Jimmy] Trying to make this two-on-one against Doudrop.
Quick tags to the cover-- Oh!
No!
Oh, my God, the pressure
on the right arm of Doudrop.
[Saxton] Now Bliss taking Nikki A.S.H. a little receipt.
[Jimmy] Absolutely nowhere to go. There's the tap!
[bell rings]
[Asuka's music playing]
[announcer] Your winners by submission,
Alexa Bliss and Asuka!
[Corey] It seemed unlikely at times,
but Asuka and Alexa Bliss able to fight through the adversity.
A little moral support from The EST didn't help.
-Inexperienced as a team-- -[Jimmy] It didn't hurt, it did help.
[Saxton] Helped at the right time. Here's a reason why.
Alex Bliss disposing off Nikki A.S.H.,
and Doudrop, no choice left but to tap out.
[Saxton] The WWE Universe at D.C. loving every moment of it.
Now it is official.
Alexa Bliss and Asuka advance to the semifinals
where they will face Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai.
[Saxton] Guys, guys.
[Corey] Turn around.
We got a Clash at the Castle preview brewing.
[Saxton] Bayley, Iyo Sky, and Dakota Kai
starting some mind games here.
[indistinct chatter]
[all arguing]
[indistinct commentary]
[referee] Back it off.
[referee] Enough, that's enough.
Well, things certainly really heating up in the Women's Tag Team tournament.
And heating up here as well with the return
of Mr. Money in the Bank.
Please welcome, Theory.
Oh, look at that!
[kissing]
Theory, you've finally returned to Raw after, let's say,
a less than successful attempt
to cash in your Money in the Bank contract at SummerSlam.
Less than successful?
I'm still Mr. Money in the Bank, ain't I?
It's still right here.
And I'm also the youngest United States Champion ever,
the youngest Mr. Money in the Bank ever,
and let's face it,
I'm the undisputed handpicked future of this business.
And you know what?
I may have made a slight miscalculation at SummerSlam,
but I don't make mistakes.
I'm tougher because of that.
I'm wiser because of that.
And I'm also more dangerous because of that.
Next time I have the opportunity to ca--
-[crowd cheering] -The next time?
Kid, I've been watching you. You've been getting crushed.
Brock, Roman, you name it.
I've been there, I get it.
There's a difference between us.
This contract right here,
it wasn't handed to me,
I earned it.
That's why it mattered when I cashed in
and became World Heavyweight Champion.
You know, that's interesting to me, Dolph,
because you were Mr. Money in the Bank once,
you were also a world champion once,
and I love that for you, I really do.
But I'm pretty sure you're probably not gonna be around when I cash this in.
And because of that,
well, I think that you're nothing more
than a over the hill, no-title-having has-been.
I suggest you stay paying attention to me, Mr. All-Day,
because once I successfully cash in this Money in the Bank contract,
I'm gonna keep winning
and winning and winning.
Unlike you, I'm not gonna screw up the rest of my career like you did.
You didn't like that, huh? But that's re--
-[thumping] -[crowd cheering]
[both grunting]
[thumping]
[crashing]
[Jimmy] During the break, there was no break
between the fight between Theory and Dolph Ziggler.
[Corey] Theory made some incendiary comments,
which were not taken very well by Ziggler.
These two, as far as we can tell, are still fighting backstage.
Absolute chaos.
[Theory screams]
[Saxton] If you've followed Dolph Ziggler,
you know he wasn't going to take those disparaging remarks laying down.
Finally, we had some officials trying to break up these two,
but still a lot of bad blood between Theory and Dolph Ziggler.
That bad blood, the comments of Theory
about Dolph Ziggler being a has-been, he's not going to take that.
But one thing Theory was right about, youngest United States Champion ever,
but he's not the current United States Champion.
That's Bobby Lashley, who was pushed to his limits last week by Ciampa.
[dramatic music playing]
[Saxton] What a night it could be for Ciampa.
[Corey] Ciampa is going to need to summon The Blackheart within
to dethrone The All Mighty United States Champion.
Miz has said under his tutelage, Ciampa will be champion.
[Jimmy] Spear!
Oh, The Miz!
Oh, my God, AJ Styles!
[Saxton] Disposed turnbuckle.
[Jimmy] Willow's Bell!
[referee] …two--
[Saxton] Lashley blocked the knee!
[Jimmy] The hurt lock is on!
-There's the tap. -[bell rings]
[Saxton] Wow!
[Corey] Great effort by Ciampa,
but tonight belongs to The All Mighty.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guests,
The Miz and Ciampa.
[crowd booing]
Ciampa, after an amazing performance last week
against "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley, where you came so close
to winning the United States Championship,
where do you see yourself moving forward?
I did come so close, didn't I, Sarah?
Unfortunately, we don't hand out participation awards here.
I came to Monday Night Raw to become a champion,
and the next time I get that opportunity, that is exactly what I am going to do.
Let's be honest, Sarah.
The only reason Ciampa, who took Bobby Lashley
to the limit last week, is not standing here
the United States Champion
is because AJ Styles interfered in that match.
How do we repay AJ Styles? We gift him.
We grant him a United States Championship match tonight.
I smell collusion.
Nonetheless, I want to reward you, Ciampa,
for your valiant effort last week
with a token of my appreciation.
I made it myself.
It's a necklace.
I have the same one.
This is awesome.
No… we are awesome!
[Ciampa's music playing]
[Saxton] I don't even know what to say.
[Jimmy] It's a tremendous gift.
The Miz sure knows his way around a bedazzler.
[Saxton] It's something. I wouldn't call it a gift.
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is a tag team match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, weighing in at 201 pounds,
Ciampa!
[Jimmy] If that was a Pokémon card, you'd be tripping all over yourself
because you could be like Logan Paul.
This is three times as awesome.
[The Miz's music playing]
[Saxton] Why you putting down Pokémon?
[announcer] And his tag team partner, residing in Hollywood, California,
weighing 221 pounds,
The Miz!
[Jimmy] I'm not putting down Pokémon cards,
I'm putting down adults who suffer from arrested development.
[Saxton] Can we focus on the match?
[Jimmy] Don't miss the pulse-pounding new thriller starring Idris Elba,
Beast, only in theaters Friday,
and is brought to you by PAYDAY Peanut Caramel Bar.
Get to it!
[Saxton] It was ironic that The Miz was blaming AJ Styles for Ciampa's loss.
Didn't The Miz get involved in last week's match?
Did he forget to mention that?
[Cedric Alexander's music playing]
[announcer] And their opponent, first, weighing in at 205 pounds,
Cedric Alexander!
[Saxton] Every once in a while
a superstar can really elevate their stock,
even in defeat.
That's exactly what happened last week with Ciampa.
Ciampa on multiple occasions nearly defeated The All Mighty,
-[Ali's music playing] -which impressed The Miz.
[announcer] Weighing in at 182 pounds,
Mustafa Ali!
[Jimmy] The theme of tonight has been new tag teams,
new energy brought together.
If there's one thing Mustafa Ali brings every single time on Monday Night Raw
is the energy. Tonight is no exception.
[Cedric Alexander] Oh, baby!
A new era of Monday Night Raw.
Tonight we are not doing that hurry up and wait game.
-Tonight we snatch opportunity! -That's right.
My man wasn't talking fast, you just listening slow.
We show the world what we can do tonight.
[Corey] We're about to find out if Ali and Alexander as a team
are greater than the sum of their parts.
[Jimmy] We know how great they are as individuals,
-but Miz has taken Ciampa under his wing -[bell rings]
since coming to Monday Night Raw.
They've certainly bonded outside the ring.
We'll see if he pays dividends tonight.
[Saxton] Alexander and Ali have quite the bond outside the ring,
so hopefully for them that can translate to in-ring action.
As wisely as Cedric Alexander gets himself out of the danger zone.
[Corey] The veteran Ciampa, though, realizing how to utilize his own body
-to put Cedric at a disadvantage. -[Jimmy exclaims]
Trying to pin Alexander between himself and The Miz.
Excellent tag team strategy.
[Jimmy] Vicious handful of hair there.
[Saxton] To Ciampa's credit, to The Miz's credit,
there is something to this union between these two,
and Ciampa himself, coming from last week and beyond
has continued to turn heads and raise eyebrows here on Raw.
[Jimmy] Look at that counter to that bulldog position from Alexander.
He's been studying.
[Corey] Conversely, you've got Alexander and Mustafa Ali
who realize that right now Ciampa stock is sky high.
Ciampa is red hot.
If they're able to knock Ciampa off in tag team action,
that's going to do wonders for Ali and Alexander's careers.
[Jimmy] As The Miz loves to talk about his accolades,
all he has done in the ring,
and the WWE knocking him off and his tag team partner.
That'd be big.
[Saxton] The opportunity is not lost on Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali.
[crowd clapping]
Cedric Alexander, in his own right, a former Raw Tag Team Champion.
This is familiar territory for him.
[Saxton exclaims]
[Jimmy] The Miz fired up, came up short at SummerSlam against Logan Paul.
He blamed AJ Styles for that loss.
[Saxton] That's what Miz does, he just blame AJ Styles
for every failure that seems to occur.
[Jimmy] Incredible athleticism from Cedric Alexander.
[Corey] The tag is made. Mustafa Ali now the legal competitor.
Unique take down by Alexander
[Saxton] Look at the teamwork. Mustafa Ali!
Not just the legal man, but over the top rope as well.
[Corey] Slingshot senton, and another from Cedric to follow.
Cover.
One, two--
[Jimmy] Kick out from Ciampa.
[Corey] Now it's Alexander and Ali who've cut the ring in half,
keeping Ciampa as far away from Miz as possible
-while they do their work. -[Ciampa groans]
[Jimmy] On the psychological side, Ciampa's very close,
and as he said, no consolation prizes In the WWE.
How does he mentally come back from a match like last week?
[Saxton] Watch The Miz!
[Corey] Right hand from Cedric.
[Jimmy] Ciampa trying to take advantage, but the--
[commentators exclaim]
[Jimmy] Fantastic!
[Saxton] Isn't that cute?
[Jimmy] Welcome back.
It is Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali versus The Miz and Ciampa.
And right now, everything going the way of the A-lister and his protégé.
[Saxton] Great tandem offense
displayed by the Miz and Ciampa who are in full control.
[Jimmy] To the covers, shoulder down.
[Jimmy] Kick out from Cedric Alexander right before the break.
Amazing offense from Ciampa.
[Corey] That's how Ciampa was able to turn the tides
into favor of his team being a step ahead of Cedric Alexander,
and that calls for some applause.
[crowd clapping]
[Saxton] To Ciampa's credit, well scouting the offense of Alexander,
who desperately has got to make the tag to Mustafa Ali.
[Jimmy] We're asking about the mental state of Ciampa
after his loss last week.
He seems to have confidence so far tonight, Corey.
[Corey] It's all about if you're able to rally or not.
You have to have a short memory in any sort of sport.
WWE no different.
Great counter by Cedric.
Ciampa needs to shake off coming up short last week,
utilize what momentum he built and parlay it into something tonight,
but it looks like Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali have other plans.
Cedric Alexander trying to wheel himself to his corner.
[Jimmy] Desperate for the tag.
The Miz now the legal man,
but so is Mustafa Ali.
[Saxton] A fresh Mustafa Ali who has caused a lot of a misery
for The Miz in the past.
No love lost between these two men.
-Oh! -[Jimmy] Both part of a triple threat…
for the United States championship opportunity.
Mustafa Ali would love to get a little payback on The Miz tonight.
-[Corey] Calling an audible in midair. -Cover.
[crowd counting]
-[Saxton] Is it enough? -[Jimmy exclaims]
[Saxton] Think about the headline-grabbing win
it would be for Ali and Alexander to defeat The Miz and Ciampa.
[Corey] I think Miz, inadvertently, sent Ali into his own corner,
allowing him to make the tag.
Alexander's skull-crushing finale coming your way.
[Saxton] Alexander fights his way out of it.
[Jimmy] Beautiful counter from Cedric Alexander.
Can he finish it?
[referee] One, two--
[Jimmy] Out of The Miz's playbook.
[Corey] Right place, right time to save The Miz.
[Saxton] Alexander knows he had Miz beat.
-[commentators exclaiming] -[Jimmy] Good lord!
[Saxton] You all right, Corey?
[Corey] Ciampa just dumped over our commentary desk.
[Saxton] Alexander nearly dumped over, able to catch himself now
and has got miss all to himself.
[Corey] Thinking sunset flip. Beautiful counter.
Dropkick!
-To the reversal. -[Saxton] Oh, man!
[Jimmy] Kick out just in time for The Miz.
[Saxton] That was close.
[Saxton] Corey, you with us?
[Corey] It's a good thing I got insurance on my phone.
Look at this, at the last possible second.
I'm sorry. My monitor's out.
You guys handle this one. Come on.
Help me out here.
[Saxton] Sunset flip, the Miz trying to counter,
but quick thinking from Ali,
nearly securing the win for Alexander and Ali.
Now back to live action.
Ciampa back in the mix.
[Jimmy] The offense round and round we go.
-Now a cover by The Miz. -[Saxton] From behind.
[tagging]
[Saxton] Tag is made, Ciampa is legal.
[Jimmy] I don't know if Ali is aware.
He thinks he has Miz laid out.
Miz is down.
[Saxton] Ali is going up top, targeting The Miz.
Perhaps thinking about that 450--
[commentators exclaiming]
-[Corey] Caught in midair! -[Jimmy] Good God, man!
[Saxton] If that wasn't enough,
Ciampa with the exclamation point.
[Jimmy] fairytale ending!
Face down goes Mustafa Ali.
[crowd counting]
[bell rings]
[Ciampa's music playing]
[announcer] Here are your winners, the team of…
The Miz and Ciampa!
[Corey] We talked about the importance
of Ciampa being able to rally tonight side by side with the A-lister.
An incredibly impressive effort
by Alexander and Ali.
But this duo is seeing stars in the future.
Let's look at the action once again.
Gnarly landing for Alexander.
Ali was looking for the 450,
and watch Ciampa slide, and the precision.
Knee caught Ali right under the chin.
That might have done it, but just for good measure,
just to make absolutely sure.
Fairytale ending,
and a very, very big win for Ciampa and The Miz.
[Saxton] This is a tandem to contend with here on Raw,
The Miz and Ciampa.
[Jimmy] Another superstar looking for momentum last week
was Kevin Owens,
but looking for it at the expense of Ezekiel.
[Corey] Ezekial has been a thorn in KO's side for weeks upon weeks.
Owens had finally had enough.
We're seeing glimpses of the prize fighter, Kevin Owens,
the most the most ruthless man in WWE when he needs to be.
Just ask Ezekiel, who suffered some severe injuries
at the hands of Owens.
Keep your arms as still as possible.
[Saxton] It was a mauling by Kevin Owens.
We got you, buddy. You ready?
Ezekiel would pay a heavy toll as a result.
[man] I am right here with you.
After that ruthless power bomb from Kevin Owens,
Ezekiel taken to a hospital.
All we know, multiple injuries,
and it's going to be a long time recovering, of course.
His family at this time at his side.
Tell you if I ever get my hands on Kevin Owens,
he is going to get a piece of my mind.
I tell you that much.
-[Saxton laughing] -[crowd cheering]
-[fire extinguisher hissing] -Look who's here!
The man who hopes to be the next undisputed WWE Universal Champion,
Drew McIntyre, joins us live next.
[Jimmy] Tonight Raw coming to you
from the nation's capital, Washington, D.C.
So much to see.
So much to learn at the National Mall. Great Place.
[Saxton] I got a question, I was at the Washington Monument yesterday,
and Corey, I sent you a text, no response.
[Corey] We're not friends. Why would I text you back?
-[Saxton] I thought we were. -[Corey] This guy is my friend.
Award-winning hip hop artist, fashionista, my guy, Wale.
D.C.'s own, Wale.
Byron, why can't you be more like that dude?
You know what, stop trying, you'll never do it.
[energetic music playing]
[announcer] We are at the WrestleMania Launch Party
at SoFi Stadium.
[Bianca Belair] This about to get big time under the bright lights of LA.
You can't party without the Dogg at WrestleMania.
[Snoop] This is WrestleMania. This is a whole another level.
[upbeat music playing]
[announcer] Jojo Siwa!
[man] Do you know how to party, Los Angeles?
What better way to kick off WrestleMania
than being here at SoFi Stadium for this amazing launch party?
This is the first day of WrestleMania season, baby.
[man 1] The biggest, grandest stage of them all.
[man 2] WrestleMania 39.
WrestleMania. You better get your tickets 'cause they're on sale now.
[Jimmy] WrestleMania is going Hollywood.
Tickets for the greatest spectacle in sports entertainment
are available now at ticketmaster.com.
[Corey] This week was the biggest WrestleMania on sale
in WrestleMania history.
It is going to be huge.
[Drew McIntyre's music playing]
-[Corey laughs] -[Jimmy] You say huge?
You say something about big lights?
[Saxton] Can this man march into WrestleMania
-as the undisputed WWE Universal champion? -[crowd cheering]
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome,
Drew McIntyre.
[Jimmy] We are three weeks away from The Clash at the Castle.
That's right. Drew McIntyre versus Roman Reigns.
Everything on the line.
[Corey] Does McIntyre have what it takes
to end the history-making title reign of the tribal chief?
We will find out at Clash at the Castle.
[Saxton] The head of the table had better be prepared
for a fire breathing dragon
in the form of Drew McIntyre, his challenger.
[Corey] McIntyre, a Friday Night Smackdown superstar is here on Raw
because if he does become the undisputed WWE Universal Champion,
McIntyre can show up on Mondays, on Fridays,
I think he can show up Tuesdays if he chooses.
[Saxton] You basically, do whatever you want.
[Jimmy] Yeah. He'll have challenges everywhere.
[drums beating]
That's if he can get past the head of the table.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] What an ovation here in DC.
Washington.
Let me hear you scream.
[crowd cheering]
I know it's a shock to see Drew McIntyre on Raw,
and technically, on Friday night Smackdown.
And maybe even more shocking, to see the other guy here tonight,
but that's something we can rectify in less than three weeks' time,
because at Clash at the Castle,
is Drew MacIntyre versus Roman Reigns
for the undisputed championship.
[crowd cheering]
And Roman, to finish my thought from Friday
before I was rudely interrupted,
this match is not taking place on some fictional island of relevancy.
It's taking place on my island.
And I am going to drop your ass.
I am going to win those titles,
and then I'm going to show up on Monday night Raw,
Friday night Smackdown!
The live events.
Everywhere those titles should be because that's what the fans deserve,
and that's what the freaking titles deserve.
[crowd cheering]
I know there's some reports going around
that Drew McIntyre is suffering from a bit of a back injury.
And I have to be honest, it's true.
[crowd cheering]
Mostly because I've been carrying the load
of 20 men for three years in WWE,
in the ring, and outside the ring,
and I do it with a smile on my face because it's a privilege.
This isn't a job. This is my damn dream.
That's why I'm here in my day off,
because I want to scout some future opponents
when Drew McIntyre's champion.
You want to hear some potential matches for the future?
[crowd cheering]
How about Drew McIntyre,
versus Ciampa for the undisputed championship?
-[crowd cheering] -Meh.
How about Drew McIntyre versus AJ Styles?
McIntyre vs the new Seth "Freakin" Rollins?
[crowd cheering]
How about Smackdown,
Drew McIntyre vs Karrion Kross?
[crowd cheering]
-Huh? -[Kevin Owens' music playing]
[Jimmy] And there's a name that he didn't mention,
probably upset about that right now.
[Saxton] Drew was getting there.
-[Corey] Here is Kevin Owens. -[hosts laughing]
He doesn't look too happy, either.
[Kevin Owens' music continues playing]
Yeah, I like this one, too.
Drew McIntyre versus Kevin Owens.
[crowd cheering]
It's so convenient.
So can-- I come out here and then you say my name.
That's real cute.
You know, there's something about you, Drew, I never got.
I don't understand why as big, and good, and strong as you are,
you still feel the need to come out here and pretend to be something you're not.
[crowd booing]
Yeah, you know, because you come out here
and you talk with that big, loud, almost comical tough guy voice.
Sometimes you wear a kilt.
Sometimes you have a sword.
You think this is medieval times?
But now you just proved to me
and everybody in that locker room that you're delusional
because if you think you've been carrying anybody else's weight around here,
you're a real dumbass.
[crowd cheering]
I think you don't know who the hell you are.
But me? I've been the same person my entire 22-year career.
I have known exactly what I am and who I am.
I am Kevin Owens, and I am as real as it gets in this business.
[crowd cheering]
But it seems, the past few years,
Some people, people like you,
may have forgotten what it is I'm about.
And look, that's my fault, right?
Because for the last couple of years I've been--
I've been having a good time coming to work and having fun.
But then, something dawned on me earlier today when I got to this arena.
[crowd chattering]
I actually got goosebumps
because I realized that this
is the very same arena where at Battleground,
Sami Zayn and I had the fight of our lives
and left everything we had in that ring.
We gave people a match
they still talk about six years later.
And then I realize, you know what?
There's a side of me that's been missing for far too long and, uh,
I miss that side.
[crowd cheering]
I miss the old Kevin Owens.
[cheering intensifies]
I think it's time to bring back the Kevin Owens
that people called the "Prizefighter."
[crowd cheering]
And Drew, I haven't held a title in WWE
for five long years.
But enough is enough and it's time for a change.
So now I am coming after everything.
Every single champion is a target.
The US Champion, the Intercontinental Champion,
the Tag Team Champions.
And Drew, I don't give a damn if it's you or Roman Reigns.
Whichever one of you walks out a Cardiff Champion,
has got a hell of a problem because I'm coming
after the biggest prize of them all,
and that's the undisputed WWE Universal title.
[crowd cheering]
Okay.
I'll let you say your piece.
And, quite frankly,
Drew McIntyre's gonna have to respond.
I'm sick of people making stuff up just to get a cheap reaction.
Saying things like,
"Drew McIntyre not carrying the load, not knowing who he is."
I know exactly who the hell I am.
Someone recently called me the Chosen One.
I was a chosen one 5 years ago.
Then I got fired.
Then I had to work my ass off, earn my way back to this company.
I didn't call WWE,
they called me and I worked my ass off every day since.
I'm a two-time champion.
I beat Brock Lesnar Goldberg, Randy Orton.
Everyone that stood in my path.
Don't you dare look me in the eye,
and pull that BS again!
[crowd cheering]
Now I think it's time
for Owens and McIntyre to stop talking.
I don't care if you're a prized fighter, or sports entertainer, or superstar.
We're wrestlers in a wrestling ring.
Let's just freakin wrestle.
[Jimmy] Oh, wow. Challenge laid down by McIntyre.
[crowd cheering]
You know what?
You're no prize, but you're on.
Let's do it.
-[Jimmy] Is this going to be official? -[Corey] We'll see.
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Well, during the break, it was made official,
-[bell rings] -Kevin Owens versus Drew McIntyre.
[Corey] Two big time heavy hitters colliding on Monday night Raw.
McIntyre with a power advantage out of the gate,
But we've seen the ruthless side return,
particularly last week for Kevin Owens.
[Jimmy] Kevin Owens who once held the Universal Championship.
Kevin Owens, who knows what it takes to make it to the top of the mountain.
Maybe a change in mentality is exactly what he was in need of.
[Corey] Right before the break, that's what he was talking about.
I want to be the Prizefighter. The Kevin Owens of old.
A win over Drew McIntyre, huge statement that'll make.
[Jimmy] I think about the emotional chord that Owens struck with Drew McIntyre,
questioning McIntyre, saying, "You don't know who you are."
McIntyre basically firing back and saying, "Listen, you don't know my struggle."
I found myself. I know exactly who I am.
And you're gonna find out here tonight.
[Saxton] All part of the gamesmanship from Kevin Owens.
Not today.
[Corey] Talk about his strength and his ability.
[Saxton] And also the gamesmanship.
He knows all the psychological warfare he needs to be champion.
[Jimmy] Unfortunately for Kevin Owens, Drew McIntyre is a superstar
who has mastered the ability to channel his rage,
to channel his focus onto his opponent.
[Saxton] What about the confidence of Drew McIntyre
to show up here on Raw and say I'm scouting my--
[host groans]
[Corey] Scouting my future challengers when I become the undisputed WWE
Universal Champion.
[Jimmy] But Corey, Drew McIntyre looking forward
as we take a look at him on the move.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] And McIntyre is another superstar who has been to the top of the mountain.
Drew know what that feels like, and what it takes to get there.
And if the eyes are truly the window to the soul,
there is no doubt
in the mind of Drew McIntyre that he believes he's leaving
Cardiff as champion.
But here comes KO. Clear the deck.
[Saxton] Cannonball delivered by Kevin Owens.
[Jimmy] Clash at the Castle, right now in jeopardy.
Taking on Kevin Owen s when the head of the table
is waiting for you in three weeks.
Courageous. The agility of Kevin Owens.
Might be a bad move.
Quick kick out from Drew McIntyre.
[Saxton] What about Kevin Owens,
essentially putting every champion on notice,
telling Drew McIntyre, whether it's you, whether it's Roman Reigns.
As we take another look at the incredible agility of Owens on the middle rope,
moonsault delivered, saying I want next
at the undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
[Jimmy] And Kevin Owens, throughout his career,
has presented a problem that so few can solve.
He's big, he's strong, he's powerful, athletic,
and how many guys his size can pull off a moonsault? Not many.
[crowd chanting]
Owen letting the universe here in DC
get into his head a little bit,
providing an opening now, potentially, for Drew McIntyre to counter.
Tremendous power.
-[Corey laughing] -By a Scottish warrior.
A little insult for Kevin Owens.
Oh, look at McIntyre.
-Whoa! -[Corey] Owens, a step ahead,
buries a fist into the gut of MacIntyre.
[Jimmy] Counter move from the outside, getting back in the ring just in time.
[Corey] Now Owens' picking up speed,
receiving a shot of his own now from McIntyre.
This is not going to end well for Kevin Owens.
[Jimmy] Owens hanging on to the middle rope for dear life.
McIntyre trying to hoist up Owens who counters.
Draping MacIntyre throat first over the top rope.
[hosts groaning]
[Corey] Skull first into the ring post.
McIntyre's down in a bad way.
-[crowd cheering] -A smart decision by Owens
trying to take a count-out victory. Nope.
[referee] Two!
-[Saxton] Oh, it's more damage! -[hosts groaning]
[Jimmy] Exclamation point from Kevin Owens flattening Drew McIntyre.
This is my show!
[Jimmy] Welcome back to an absolute war between Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens.
[man screaming indistinctly]
This is what happened before the break.
It's amazing we still have a match going on after this.
[Corey] Kevin Owens, launching himself from the apron,
crushing all 260-plus pounds across the rib cage of Drew McIntyre,
but Drew, still trying to battle his way back into this fight.
[Saxton] Drew McIntyre came out talking about future challenges
should he win it at Clash in the Castle
but Kevin Owens says, "Your challenge is right now involving me."
[Jimmy] Both these men with things to prove.
Right now, it's Drew McIntyre, getting the upper hand against KO.
[Corey] KO just chucked halfway across the ring by McIntyre.
-And this is what Owens wanted to avoid. -[Jimmy] Yeah, one more time.
Drew McIntyre just playing his physical dominance
right now over Kevin Owens.
With the head of the table in front of him,
Karrion Kross lurking somewhere behind him.
He took on an incredible challenge tonight.
[Corey] He looks ready to finish the night for Kevin Owens.
That smile of confidence on the face of Drew McIntyre.
[Jimmy] Poised to put away Owens here, looking for the future shock. DDT? No.
[groans]
Ah! Owens with a DDT of his own.
-[Corey] To the cover, hooking the leg. -One, Two!
Just before 3, the kick out from Drew McIntyre.
[Saxton] You got to wonder what a loss here for Drew McIntyre
would do to the momentum that McIntyre has.
[Jimmy] No, you don't have to wonder about anything, Saxton.
You know full well a loss tonight would completely derail the momentum
that McIntyre's built up to his match at Clash at the Castle.
And Owens would take great pride as we look once again
at Owens spiking Drew McIntyre.
Kevin Owens would love to take fault and be the guy to blame
for McIntyre's downfall.
Corey, you talk about it all the time,
you make your opportunities on Monday night Raw,
and Kevin Owens, looking to make his opportunity tonight,
[Corey] Elbow right on the temple of Owens.
[hosts groaning]
[Jimmy] Always with the counter is Kevin Owens,
so much faster than you think he will be.
[Corey] Deceptively quick, deceptively agile,
and this may end it all.
Owens from the top! Whoa!
Knees up at the last possible second by McIntyre.
[Jimmy] Beautiful counter.
-To the cover. -One, two!
[crowd cheering]
Not quite enough to dispose of Kevin Owens in this match.
[Corey] A huge match here tonight in the crowd here at Washington DC,
Capital One Arena is absolutely loving it.
I didn't know this was gonna happen.
[Jimmy] It's been incredible.
Every second of Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens--
Kevin Owens says, "I'm turning over a new leaf tonight."
"I'm becoming the Prizefighter yet again."
That's been on display.
[Corey] It's one thing to say it's another to back it up.
Can Owens back it up tonight against Drew McIntyre?
McIntyre muscling Owens to the top rope.
The Scottish warrior with something nefarious in mind.
[Jimmy] All the way to the top rope
-is McIntyre. -[Corey] Oh, my god.
[Saxton] Thinking Superplex, oh! But no execution.
[Corey] Owens just thwarted disaster.
And a sharp right hand, right between the eyes of McIntyre.
And this does not look good for the Scotsman.
[Jimmy] Now the wheels are turning for Kevin Owens-- Oh no, maybe not.
Incredible core strength displayed by McIntyre.
But still not able to get the advantage over Kevin Owens.
[hosts groaning]
Flattening Drew McIntyre into the turnbuckle.
[Corey] A second-time cannonball delivered,
and now, Kevin Owens,
-can he put this thing away? -[hosts groaning]
Frog splash!
-One, two-- Oh! -[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Owens was half a second away from beating the challenger
at Class at the Castle, and again, Owens from the top.
Swanton, that's gotta do it.
-[crowd chanting] One, two! -One, two!
[Jimmy] I don't believe it.
[Corey] Amazingly, Drew McIntyre able to kick out again.
McIntyre's got to be functioning on instinct and instinct alone.
His ribs have been absolutely crushed twice in a row by Kevin Owens.
[Jimmy] I think Kevin's got to be questioning now
what do I have to do to put Drew McIntyre away?
[crowd chanting] This is awesome!
[Corey] It's an awesome match, but a frustrating moment for Kevin Owens.
[Jimmy] The crowd here in DC absolutely loving it
as Kevin Owens, looking to dig deep.
[crowd cheering]
What does Owens have in store?
I fear Kevin Owens wasted a valuable amount of time in disbelief.
[Corey] You're right. McIntyre, back up.
[Saxton] And striking away on Owens.
[Jimmy] Oh, is he going to try for it again?
He was thinking superplex a minute ago.
[Saxton] Trying to hoist up the frame of Kevin Owens.
-[Jimmy] No way. -[Corey] Oh, my gosh.
-[crowd cheering] -No.
[Jimmy groaning]
[Jimmy] To the cover!
-[crowd] One, two-- -[hosts groaning]
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] I don't believe my eyes.
[Jimmy] McIntyre delivers white noise from the middle rope.
Watch the impact, high across the shoulders, the base of KO's neck.
And somehow, some way, Owens survives.
[Saxton] The same disbelief or we had temporary disbelief for McIntyre.
But McIntyre knows exactly what he's got to do.
[Jimmy] We know what the count means.
[Saxton] He was looking for the claymore.
Owens looking for the stunner.
-[Jimmy] Glasgow kiss. -[Saxton] Super kick.
[Jimmy] Both of these men running on fumes.
[Corey] What a sequence!
What a match.
[Jimmy] Drew McIntyre, face down, motionless.
Kevin Owens, thinking about getting to his feet,
Owens wanted the stunner.
McIntyre delivers a Glasgow kiss to which Owens answers with a super kick
and receives a lariat for his troubles.
[Corey] What an exchange between these two athletes.
[Saxton] Both these men beat up, hurting but still swinging.
[Jimmy] Kevin Owens wanted to be the Prizefighter, now is his chance.
Slugging it out with Drew McIntyre.
Forget the finesse.
[Saxton] This is where you simply find out who wants it more.
[crowd cheering]
And still going.
[Jimmy] Owens goes low. Smart strategy, desperate as it may be.
Here comes the pop-up power bomb.
[Corey] McIntyre avoids it. This time, oh! Hits the future shock DDT.
[Jimmy] I don't know how much of it McIntyre got,
certainly not as much as he wanted, but this could be the exclamation point.
[Saxton] If McIntyre gets all of this, I guarantee you, it's over.
[Jimmy] One more time, looking for the claymore.
Eyes locked-- What the?
-[bell rings] -[Jimmy] It's The Usos.
[Corey] It's Jimmy and Jey Uso
of the Bloodline have hit the ring.
The undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions,
doing the bidding of the tribal chief.
[Saxton] We saw this on Friday night Smackdown,
The Usos once again, trying to soften up Drew McIntyre.
[Jimmy] They just kicked the hell out of Drew McIntyre.
Oh, no.
[Corey] "Main Event" Jey from the top.
[Jimmy] Oh, McIntyre out of the way.
Able to get back to his feet.
[Corey] Driving Jimmy Uso to the outside, now Jey.
-[Jimmy] Oh my god! -[Corey] Nasty landing.
Nasty collision.
Jey Uso landed right on top of-- Look out, KO from behind!
[Jimmy] Stunner!
[crowd cheering]
[Saxton] Unfortunately for Kevin Owens,
this match is going to end in disqualification,
in the favor of McIntyre.
[Jimmy] This is not going to sit well with Kevin Owens
Owens is making absolutely damn sure that McIntyre has not forgotten.
Hey! Hey!
Tell your tribal chief, he owes me one.
[Jimmy] "Tell the tribal chief, he owes me one."
The message to be delivered.
However, the Usos aren't done yet.
[crowd cheering]
McIntyre struggling to make his way back to his feet.
[Saxton] Oh! Glasgow kiss!
[Jimmy] Oh, the claymore!
[crowd cheering]
Thought you had the advantage on Drew McIntyre?
[Corey] A crazed look on the face of Drew McIntyre.
-[crowd cheering] -[McIntyre's theme music playing]
Undeterred in his firm belief that he will be--
Listen to me, you tell that boss of yours,
that I'll see him on Smackdown on Friday.
And I can't wait.
[Corey] McIntyre said it better than I could.
McIntyre firmly believing
that he will be the next undisputed WWE Universal Champion
come Clash at the Castle.
Drew McIntyre was talking about future opponents
when Kevin Owens came out.
One of those future opponents, Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
Why? Because Seth "Freakin" Rollins has shown a willingness
to do anything to injure his opposition.
This was last month, Rollins delivering the stomp
to Riddle on the outside of the ring but that wasn't enough.
Rollins delivering a stomp on the steel steps,
which caused a severe spinal injury for Riddle.
[Corey] Riddle would not be medically cleared to compete
in the originally scheduled matchup at SummerSlam,
but Riddle could not leave well enough alone and-- Boom!
Another hellacious stomp, courtesy of The Visionary.
[Jimmy] Just exacerbating that injury further.
And there is Riddle, getting ready to be interviewed.
You see the serious face on Riddle,
a lot on his mind concerning Seth Rollins.
[Saxton] And we're hoping to get some insight into what Riddle's future--
-[Seth Rollins music playing] -[Jimmy] What?
[Saxton] Entails, but obviously, we're now being joined
by the visionary, the revolutionary.
[Jimmy] Put some passion behind it, you boob.
He is a visionary.
[announcer] Please welcome, Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
[Jimmy] He is a revolutionary.
[Seth Rollins music continues playing]
[Jimmy] Don't miss the pulse-pounding new thriller starring Idris Elba, Beast,
in theaters Friday.
We didn't expect him, but he is here tonight,
and we will hear from Seth "Freakin" Rollins
-on Monday night Raw. Next. -[Saxton] What about Riddle?
[Corey] Who cares?
[announcer] Vaping can expose you to toxic metals
like nickel, chromium and lead that can damage your lungs.
[rock music playing]
[Corey] We are graced by the presence of Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[Seth Rollins music playing]
[Saxton] I didn't think we'd see him tonight,
but I'm glad you're happy about it, Corey.
[crowd cheering]
I am a visionary.
I am a revolutionary.
I am Seth…
[crowd] "Freakin" Rollins!
And I am excited because the time has finally come,
as we just saw Riddle
getting mic'd up in his mother's basement via satellite,
and he is about to give us his "big news."
So I wanted to come out here,
get a front row seat so we can all celebrate together
when finally, for the first time in his life,
Riddle does the smart thing
and tells the entire world that he is retiring.
[crowd booing]
No. No need to boo.
It's a cause for celebration.
Now he's got time in his life to do anything he wants.
He can go back to middle school.
Maybe he can finish seventh grade.
Maybe he can start a farm.
I hear that industry is very lucrative these days.
-Or maybe even-- -[Riddle] Bro, bro, bro.
Hey, Seth, I'm actually glad you're out there in front of all the people,
so they can see what a slimy piece of trash that you are.
And I do have a medical an update about my condition.
Oh, oh, oh. Okay, okay, okay.
Here it is. Here it is, guys. The moment we've all been waiting for.
Look, I know this is going to be very difficult for you.
So, guys, please be respectful.
Riddle, lay it on us.
[sighs] It's not easy to say, but, uh…
I'm medically clear.
And the next time I see you, Seth, it's on.
[crowd cheering]
Oh. Okay. Alright, it's on.
It's on the next time you see me.
Like, oh, is it going to be on like,
when we saw each other a few weeks ago at Madison Square Garden?
Oh, is it going to be on like,
when you called me out at SummerSlam?
Is it gonna be on like that?
Because it seems to me,
anytime we're in the same vicinity at the same time,
the outcome is the same.
And that's me stomping your head into this mat.
[crowd cheering]
And do you know why that is, Riddle?
Because I am always one step ahead,
two steps ahead, three steps ahead of you.
And man, I wish you were here right now.
I wish you were here in this ring with me
because I would love nothing more
than to stomp those last few brain cells
out of your stupid stompable head!
[crowd cheering]
Well, Seth, I'm glad you feel that way
because, honestly, I'm not in my mom's basement.
I'm actually here, I'm in DC,
and I'm about to go down that ring and kick your ass, bro.
-[Jimmy laughing] What? -[Corey] Riddle's here?
[Jimmy] Riddle's here and on the run.
Where is he? He's not supposed to be here.
[Riddle's music playing]
[Corey] Oh, Rollins is gonna get his wish granted.
Here comes Riddle.
[Jimmy] The Visionary couldn't see this future.
-Looking for the stomp! -[Corey] Not this time.
Riddle announcing that he's medically cleared
and now he's taking it to Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[Jimmy] All the frustration building up with a time off.
This is all Riddle's been thinking about.
[Saxton] Literally getting his best revenge all over Rollins.
He's tired of listening to Seth Rollins, run his mouth week after week.
[hosts groaning]
But maybe the return of the original bro was a bit premature.
It's one thing to be medically cleared, it's another to be--
-Oh, no! Oh, oh! -Ready to handle Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[crowd cheering]
Rollins now just--
Unleashing on Riddle now, right here at our announce desk.
-Oh no. What is-- -Riddle asked for it.
How stupid are you?
How stupid are you, huh?
-[groans softly] -[Corey] That is--
[crowd chattering]
Oh no, Rollins is gonna end Riddle once and for all.
I don't wanna know what Rollins's thinking.
[Corey] You know exactly what Rollins is thinking. Seth, no.
-Not again. -[Saxton] Don't do this, Seth.
Don't do it!
[hosts groaning]
[Saxton] Riddle avoiding a physical catastrophe.
[Jimmy] That Seth Rollins trying to make his way through the stands.
[Corey] Oh, Riddle. Riddle's chasing down Rollins.
[crowd cheering]
The original bro chasing off Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
a shocking return to Monday night Raw
for Riddle and a warning shot across the bow of The Visionary.
[Jimmy] Riddle is medically cleared.
And he is ready for vengeance when it comes to Seth Rollins,
[crowd chanting] Bro! Bro! Bro!
[Lashley] I couldn't be more proud to be United States Champion.
I have been waiting for this moment for a long time.
[Corey] AJ Styles and Bobby Lashley have done it all.
Two of the most decorated and skilled competitors of any generation.
One path forged by militant discipline and unmatched physical power.
The other, carved by precision, technique, unbreakable will.
Both paths have led to similar results.
Decades of championship, after championship, after championship.
Amazingly, the two paths of dominance have never crossed.
Until tonight.
in our nation's capital, Washington, DC,
with the United States Championship on the line,
two legendary careers collide for the first time ever.
The phenomenal AJ Styles
versus the United States Champion,
the Almighty, Bobby Lashley.
Tonight on Raw.
[intense music playing]
[Jimmy] And there is AJ Styles focused and confident as always.
[Saxton] I telly you, I'm excited, I'm giddy, I'm intrigued.
For the first time ever, Bobby Lashley
defends the United States Championship against AJ Styles tonight.
[sighs]
Excuse me, Riddle.
Moments ago, you returned to Monday night Raw
for the first time since that brutal attack
by Seth "Freakin" Rollins at SummerSlam.
-And you sent a powerful message. -KP, KP.
KP, I get it, bro. Seth stomped me, all that jazz, I don't care.
Tonight was just a taste.
I want to get my hands on Seth again.
So you know what? I'm gonna issue a challenge tonight. Seth.
Clash at the Castle, bro. Be there.
I know you will, dude.
[crowd cheering]
-[Jimmy] Riddle is fired up. -[Corey] Wow.
[Jimmy] He wants his payback at Clash at the Castle.
[Veer Mahaan's music playing]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Making his way into the ring, weighing in at 275 pounds,
Veer Mahaan!
[Jimmy] Those eyes, hard to forget.
A vicious predator making his way to the ring.
I pray for anyone who dares to clash with Veer Mahaan.
[Veer Mahaan theme music continues]
A man who has taken pleasure in striking fear in the heart of any man.
The last time we saw him on Monday night Raw,
destroying the Mysterios.
[Corey] Oh, Veer Mahaan has pretty much been unstoppable here on Raw.
[yells]
The intensity like that is why.
[Saxton] Why is this dude smiling right now?
I think that guy used to be in that band, The Darkness.
-[Corey] I actually like that band. -[Jimmy] I think they broke up.
Well, Beaux Keller is gonna need everything he's got
taking on Veer Mahaan.
[Saxton] Shouldn't he seek out like, the nearest exit, now?
[crowd cheering]
-Oh. -[Jimmy] Maybe if this guy just laid down
-and played dead. -[Saxton] That's a good option, too.
[Jimmy] Slick little move.
[Saxton] Yes, actually. Beaux Keller's got something going on.
[Corey] Beaux? Isn't that the name of your masseuse, Saxton?
-[Saxton] I don't know what-- -Veer is about to feast on this young man
if he can get his hands on him.
[Saxton] Okay, one step closer now. Find the exit.
-Like, hurry up. -Why don't you guide him out?
-But-- He's right here. -Not me, man.
Please, I will pay you.
[Jimmy] Declining the offer from Corey Graves,
Veer Mahaan gets back in the ring, met with a dropkick.
He believes in a thing called love.
[Saxton] I'm kind of impressed by this Beaux Keller.
[Corey] Well, I'm impressed. He's got guts. That's-- That's one thing.
[Jimmy] And he's about to take a hell of a beating.
[Corey] Oh, my god!
[referee speaking indistinctly]
[Saxton] Uh… Okay, well, I was gonna say stay down,
but now Beaux's not going to have any choice.
-[grunts] -[yelps]
[Corey] Dear God, I think he just made Veer Mahaan mad.
-[grunts] -[yelps]
[Jimmy] I'm gonna start renting out the top of our desk like an Airbnb.
You guys spend more time out here than in the ring.
[Corey] It doesn't matter. Veer will eat you alive no matter where--
Oh! You find yourself.
[Jimmy] The feast has begun.
Look at the speed and athleticism of Veer Mahaan.
Six four and 275 pounds,
and Veer Mahaan moves like that.
Unbelievable explosion.
Boom! Million dollar arm right across the chest.
[Beaux groaning]
[Saxton] Well, at this point, Veer Mahaan can end this anytime he wants.
-[grunts] -[groans in pain]
[Jimmy] That's it. It's about to happen right now.
Well, a cervical clutch.
-[bell rings] -Instant tap.
[announcer] Here's your winner by submission, Veer Mahaan.
[Veer Mahaan's music playing]
[Jimmy] Beaux Keller showed some guts.
He showed some moves, but in the end, Veer's just too much.
[Saxton] Overwhelmed was Beaux Keller
-[crowd gasping] -by Veer Mahaan.
Unrestrained aggression.
[hosts groaning]
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] This is one of those cases where words aren't needed.
The physicality spoke volumes
of what Veer Mahaan can do inside that ring.
[screams]
[man speaking indistinctly]
[Jimmy] Veer Mahaan putting the entire Monday night Raw roster on notice.
[bell rings]
The lion is back on Monday night Raw.
We saw AJ Styles earlier.
There is the United States Champion, Bobby Lashley,
set to defend against AJ Styles, first time ever.
And it's next!
[upbeat music playing]
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time,
accompanied by Iyo Sky and Bayley,
Dakota Kai.
[crowd cheering]
Dakota, what can we expect from you
heading into your first singles match tonight on Raw?
[chuckles]
Sarah, if you've been paying attention, you wouldn't ask that.
Okay. Well then, for clarification sake,
would you mind elaborating?
Oh my god, are you kidding me?
Dakota, for all the idiots out here,
and for "clarification sake,"
please elaborate.
How's this? Spoiler alert.
I win.
Is that enough elaboration for you?
[speaks in Japanese]
Exactly.
What Iyo is saying is that you can expect a lot more winning
out of Dakota and Iyo
when they win the Women's Tag Team Tournament
and become your new champions.
But first,
we take on Asuka and Alexa next week.
Then at Clash at the Castle--
Hey!
Relax.
We're not here to ambush you.
I just wanted to see if you're ready for tonight.
I'm ready 24-seven.
And if you guys are trying to intimidate me,
I am not afraid.
[crowd cheering]
Fear is a motivating thing.
Maybe you should be a little scared.
[Jimmy] The mind games continues.
[Corey] But the time has arrived.
[Saxton] I am so ready for this.
[AJ Styles' music playing]
[crowd chattering]
[explosion]
[Jimmy] One of the most decorated superstars on the roster right now.
WWE AJ Styles.
Grand Slam Champion,
three-time United States Champion.
He's done it all.
[Corey] Styles' looking for number four tonight
but AJ knows it will not be easy to do.
Because standing in the way of a fourth,
successful United States Championship reign is the current champion.
The Almighty.
[Saxton] AJ Styles, well aware of the task that lies ahead
but you can feel the confidence oozing off of the phenomenal one.
[Corey] If you can read those eyes,
no intimidation, no fear from the phenomenal one.
[Jimmy] And you can truly never
bet against AJ Styles in any circumstance, in any scenario.
He truly has lived up to the moniker of phenomenal.
[Corey] He's the pit bull, always underestimated,
never duplicated.
[Saxton] Is AJ Styles the man who can stunt
the incredible momentum of the All Mighty?
["All Mighty" playing]
[Jimmy] I don't care if you're watching on a TV that is upside down
and backwards, that is a physique.
[Corey] WWE Universe, behold The All Mighty United States Champion.
[Jimmy] That last part so important.
Winning at Money in the Bank, becoming United States Champion
again did something to Bobby Lashley.
He's on another level.
[Saxton] It's been the mission statement of Bobby Lashley to restore honor
and respect to the United States title.
[Corey] Lashley has accomplished that in short order.
What I'm curious to see is the connection
that The All Mighty has established with the WWE Universe
over the past several months.
Will that be a factor tonight?
Because the WWE fans also love AJ Styles.
It's going to be a split crowd possibly right down the middle.
[Saxton] Think about the sheer work ethic we're seeing from Bobby Lashley,
had an absolute war with Ciampa last week,
successfully defending the United States title.
Next on the docket, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles?
[Corey] Lashley wouldn't have it any other way.
You mentioned his goal to restore the prestige of the United States title,
this is exactly how you do it.
[ring announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall
is for the United States Championship.
[crowd cheering]
[ring announcer] Introducing the challenger,
from Gainesville, Georgia, weighing in at 218 pounds,
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.
[crowd cheering]
[ring announcer] And his opponent,
he is the United States Champion,
"The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] You can see the trigger flip in The All Mighty.
Lashley was all smiles on his way to the ring.
The announcement has been made, it is time to go to work.
[Saxton] That's what it's all about.
[Corey] Amazingly this is the first-ever meeting
between these two future Hall of Famers.
[Jimmy] They've been watching one another for a long time.
-[referee] Ring the bell. -[bell rings]
[Jimmy] With the United States Championship on the line,
it's Bobby Lashley versus AJ Styles.
[Corey] Curious to see what sort of strategy Lashley employs tonight.
Last week against Ciampa it was a clash of styles, no pun intended.
Lashley had to use his smash-mouth style to flatten the challenger
that Styles just experienced first-hand.
[Saxton] Speaking of smash-mouth,
Bobby Lashley mowing through Styles in the early going here.
[Corey] We saw last week how far Ciampa was able to push Lashley.
Styles has more experience than Ciampa has.
Styles has more success than Ciampa had.
This could be a bad night for Bobby Lashley.
[Jimmy] Quick cover, trying to get it over with.
And a quick kick out from AJ Styles.
[Corey] Talk about the smash-mouth style of the champion,
just running through Styles.
But Lashley had better be careful because you cannot afford
to make a mistake of any sort
when you're dealing with somebody as skilled as Styles.
[Saxton] AJ Styles so far showing a--
[Jimmy] Oh, beautiful dropkick.
A willingness to go right at Bobby Lashley just like that.
[Saxton] That's who AJ Styles is.
He's not going to tiptoe around his offense,
he's going to bring it right to your face and bring everything he's got,
you better be ready for it.
[Corey] Very rarely is AJ Styles the biggest dog in the fight,
but Styles loves to prove that he bites harder than anybody.
[Jimmy] Lost his title opportunity a couple weeks to go to Ciampa.
[crowd chants "Bobby Lashley" and "AJ Styles"]
[Saxton] Corey, this is what you were talking about,
split the action here from the WWE Universe in DC.
[Jimmy] Chants of Bobby Lashley and AJ Styles.
Right now I can't tell you which one's louder.
[crowd continues chanting]
[Corey] The WWE fans here in DC realize
we have a potential instant classic in the making
on our hands as Lashley just manhandles the challenger.
[Jimmy] That's the advantage, the strength of Bobby Lashley.
[Saxton] We talked about the impact of the crowd.
A crowd that's invested into this match as they are.
That only hypes up Lashley, only hypes the focus of AJ Styles even more.
[Corey] Styles utilizing his athleticism, his agility,
but it's no match for the power of The All Mighty.
[Saxton] We've seen this before.
[Jimmy] He so had AJ Styles. He had the counter ready.
[Corey] Bobby put on the brakes before making contact with the ring post.
-[Jimmy] Styles-- -[commentators exclaim]
[Corey] Sliding knee rocks the jaw of the champion.
[Jimmy] Risky moves from AJ Styles, but that's what it's going to take.
Can't match the strength of Bobby Lashley
but he can match the intensity with shots like that.
[Corey] United States Championship on the line.
[Jimmy] It is a champion versus a legend.
That's right, Bobby Lashley, the United States Champion,
defending his title against AJ Styles and it's been a battle.
[Saxton] In every sense of the word, a physical battle
because of moments like that.
[Corey] I think this battle might be nearing its end after impact like that.
Listen to the impact.
-[thuds] -[all exclaim]
[Saxton] AJ Styles' spine has got to be on fire.
[Jimmy] Bobby Lashley not waiting for the count out.
He's talked about wanting to win like a champion.
[Saxton] That's how much pride Bobby Lashley has in his craft,
pride in the United States Champion.
[commentators exclaim]
[Corey] And how much respect Lashley has for his challenger, AJ Styles.
Lashley realizes you're not going to get many openings,
you're not going to get many opportunities to take advantage,
so you have to capitalize.
[Saxton] Continuing to attack the target area
which is now the lower back of AJ Styles.
[Corey] Bobby Lashley breaking the official's count,
wanting to win this match decisively.
AJ Styles is hurt, you can see the pain etched on AJ's face.
This is a title match for the United States Championship
that Lashley has worn so proudly recently.
AJ Styles has held the title three times in his career.
[Styles grunts]
[Jimmy] Looks like it won't be four if this assault continues.
Bobby Lashley has AJ Styles right where he wants him.
[Corey] Again, Lashley continues to pour on punishment,
not out of malice but out of respect.
Lashley knows what a dangerous competitor a veteran like Styles is.
One opportunity, AJ can still turn this around.
[Jimmy] No one in the ring is bigger than Bobby Lashley,
but nobody fights bigger than AJ Styles.
That's been the case throughout his career.
[Saxton] The official a moment ago checking on Styles,
indicating, "I'm good. I can still go."
[Corey] As long as there's breath in his lungs,
AJ Styles will continue to go.
That kick to the side of the skull rocks the champion.
[Jimmy] It's that championship heart of AJ Styles.
[Saxton] Oh, Styles is hurting.
[Jimmy] Can barely walk to the ropes.
[Corey] You suffer an injury to your lower back
it affects literally every aspect of your game.
You can't post off your legs, your core strength is minimized, you…
Maybe I spoke too soon, not too many people are phenomenal.
[Jimmy] Yes, but look at the recovery of AJ Styles,
normally he'd pop right off the mat, and chain moves together,
he's not doing that right now, Corey.
[Corey] No doubt about it, Styles feeling the effects
of the assault from the champion.
[Saxton] Lashley delivering jarring blows of his own to Styles.
[Lashley groans]
[Corey] Smart move by Styles, trying to chop down the powerhouse.
[Jimmy] And remember, a brutal match
which Ciampa last week for Bobby Lashley.
You know he's not 100%. He's probably not 80% tonight.
[Saxton] You will not hear any excuses made from Bobby Lashley,
it's about what's next.
[both grunting]
-[commentators exclaim] -[Saxton] Spinebuster.
[Jimmy] What's next is putting AJ Styles right through the canvas.
[Corey] With one maneuver,
Lashley again regains control of this bout.
[Lashley grunts]
[commentators exclaim]
[Saxton] That could be the beginning of the end for Styles.
[Jimmy] Ate more than just the turnbuckle.
Over the top to the ring post.
[Saxton] What are these two doing out here?
[Jimmy] Ciampa, the opponent last week,
of course, flanked by The Miz.
[Saxton] The Miz blaming AJ Styles for Ciampa's loss last week with Lashley.
[Corey] Lashley focusing on the task at hand,
and again launching Styles into the corner.
[Saxton] He can't fully focus on the task
with The Miz and Ciampa at ringside.
[Corey] You guys know I'm a big Miz fan,
and a big Ciampa fan, but these two have no business
out here during this matchup.
Oh, my God, as we look again.
[crowd chants "tiny balls"]
[Saxton] The United States Championship match going on, and Bobby Lashley
now has to split his attention between AJ Styles,
his opponent, along with The Miz and Ciampa at ringside.
[Corey] Styles able to block Lashley's suplex attempt.
Bobby continuing to soften up the challenger.
[Saxton] Hoisted all the way up and then Styles responds
with a knee of his own.
[Corey] Kick to the gut by Lashley, going to try this again.
Hanging Styles out to dry on the top.
[Jimmy] Styles barely hanging on.
[Corey] Oh, God.
[Jimmy] A count-out at this point might be merciful, AJ Styles laid out.
[Saxton] This is interesting, does Bobby Lashley
settle for the count-out? It appears he's willing to.
[Corey] Well, Lashley is an honorable champion,
but Bobby realizes you've got to take a win
by any means necessary when your title's on the line.
-[Saxton] Apron. -[Corey] Wait a minute.
[Saxton] Oh, no, really, Miz, you're going to do this now?
[Jimmy] He's had issues with AJ Styles in the last couple of months.
[Corey] How petty is The Miz?
[Jimmy] Because he trained Logan Paul to beat him.
Hey, look out, Corey. Corey, look out!
Back up. Get up.
Welcome back to a United States Championship match.
Apparently, before the break,
Dexter Lumis trying to make his presence known
here at RAW, he's been escorted out by security.
[Corey] Don't even talk about it, don't even give him the time of day.
We've got a United States Championship match going on,
AJ Styles challenging "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley.
This has been a banger thus far.
An elbow-rocked Styles, and good God, that may do it.
[Jimmy] Twists and turns throughout this match have been unbelievable.
[Corey] Amidst of all the chaos during the break, this went down.
Lashley nearly cutting Miz in half, and a cover at the top
of your screen, Bobby almost put this one away.
[Saxton] The referee Shawn Bennett making the wise decision,
informing both The Miz and Ciampa
that their presence is no longer needed at ringside.
[Jimmy] Well, AJ Styles might no longer be needed in the ring if this spear lands.
Great move from AJ Styles.
[Corey] Lashley able to land on his feet, now soldiering forward
towards Styles who kicks Bobby in the face.
Forearm drops the Champion on the outside,
but AJ Styles needs to get Bobby Lashley
back inside the ring and make Bobby submit
or pin his shoulders to the mat to become champion.
[Jimmy] Yes, a win by count-out would not be enough for AJ Styles.
The Phenomenal one wants to walk out of here United States Champion again.
[Saxton] The experience of AJ Styles in play here.
Well aware he's got to get Bobby in the ring,
as he does so, and he continues to match gingerly
to Bobby Lashley as we take a look at this blow on the outside.
[Corey] Inside the ring with some strikes from AJ.
[Jimmy] On the move ignoring his sore back.
Come on!
[Saxton] These are the moments that make you a champion.
When you look past the pain, look past the discomfort,
and focus solely on your desire to be champion.
[Jimmy] That's why AJ Styles is the Pitbull,
the biggest dog in the fight.
[Saxton] Two-hundred and seventy-plus pounds hoisting up Lashley.
[Bennett] Out of that corner. Come on. Sit up.
[Corey] Every time AJ Styles gets that offense going,
Bobby Lashley able to turn his strength into the equalizer.
[Saxton] Again, Styles trying to chop down The All Mighty.
-[Jimmy] Over the turn again. -[Corey] Forearm again to Bobby but--
[Jimmy] A cover.
A kick out from the United States Champion.
This crowd in DC loving every second of the chance
of AJ Styles and Bobby Lashley.
You called it, Corey, a divided crowd for the United States Championship.
[Corey] Two wildly popular superstars here in WWE
doing battle for the richest price on Monday nights.
[Saxton] Styles charging forward, gets caught by Lashley.
Looking for a powerslam.
[Jimmy] To the cover, hooking the leg.
The champ almost defending.
Left shoulder up just in time.
[Saxton] None of this should surprise Bobby Lashley,
understanding how resilient a competitor of AJ Styles is,
how much pain Styles can absorb.
This match for the United States title rages on.
[Jimmy] What's the strategy here for Bobby Lashley
setting up AJ Styles on the top rope?
[Corey] If you know your tactics from Lashley.
[Saxton] Maybe that's what it's going to take,
you've got to up the ante,
raise the stakes if you're Bobby Lashley.
[Corey] Styles able to slide through the Champion's legs.
[Jimmy] Wow, are you kidding me?
[Corey] Will the back hold up.
Will AJ's back… Yes, rack bomb.
[Jimmy] Will we see a new champion?
[Saxton] No.
[Corey] Oh! The damage to AJ Styles' back
through the course of this matchup may have just made all the difference.
Styles able to execute the rack bomb, but without the usual power,
without the force, without his lower body
to drive Bobby Lashley down, which could've ended this thing.
[Jimmy] Up next, Dana Brooke versus Dakota Kai in singles action.
[Corey] AJ thinking about the Styles clash.
[Saxton] Lashley with other plans. [exclaims]
[Jimmy] The power on display from "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley.
[Saxton] The expression on Lashley's face,
you almost feels like he's saying, "I'm fed up,
this is it, I want to end this now."
[Jimmy] Went to a war with Ciampa last week,
this week it's AJ Styles.
You want him to be a fighting champion?
Here's your chance, he has AJ Styles face down.
One, two…Oh!
[Corey] Just before three.
[Saxton] Lashley digging deep into his offensive arsenal.
Doing whatever it takes to put Styles away.
[Corey] Bobby once again hoisting AJ up across his shoulders,
we have seen this movie before.
[Saxton] Styles escaped last time, we'll see if…
[commentators exclaim]
[Corey] Call it, AJ ain't getting up.
[Saxton] Lashley signaling for one more.
[Corey] Well, out of necessity no doubt.
[Jimmy] Mercifully taking this back into the ring.
[crowd chants "Bobby Lashley"]
[crowd chants "AJ Styles"]
[Saxton] Bobby Lashley placing himself into position.
Looking for the spear… Oh.
[Corey] Styles stopped the champion for the moment.
AJ going to roll through, looking for the calf crusher.
[Jimmy] He's got it.
[Saxton] In the middle of the ring.
[Jimmy] Can AJ get the tap and win by submission
to become United States Champion?
[Saxton] He's cranking and cranking.
How much can Lashley withstand?
[Jimmy] Lashley able to kick out.
-[Corey] Super human-- -[Jimmy] Whoa, whoa, whoa.
[Corey] Oh, wow.
[Jimmy] Hurt lock.
He's got to watch, the shoulders might be down.
[referee] One, two.
[Corey] Great counter.
Styles pinning Lashley's shoulders down,
forcing Bobby to relinquish the hurt lock otherwise this might be over.
[Saxton] How about the resourcefulness, though, of Bobby Lashley,
being able to deliver that hurt lock while grounded?
[Jimmy] Yes, but that calf crusher's so hard on the leg,
Bobby Lashley's limping.
[Corey] AJ just rocked the champion, Styles lining it up.
Phenomenal Forearm incoming.
[Saxton] Lashley out of the way.
[Jimmy] Spear.
To the cover. One, two, three, still champion.
-[bell rings] -["All Mighty" playing]
[ring announcer] Here is your winner and still
the United States Champion,
"The All Mighty"
Bobby Lashley.
[Corey] We expected one hell of a fight tonight,
and boy, did we get it.
[Saxton] And some.
AJ Styles was looking for The Phenomenal Forearm.
Bobby Lashley had the will
and thought to strike and strike fast, delivering the spear,
three seconds later, and in back-to-back weeks,
Bobby Lashley successfully defends the United States title.
[Jimmy] It took everything he had.
Two weeks in a row to retain.
-[Corey] Iron sharpens iron. -[Jimmy] Wow.
[Corey] Bobby Lashley seems to get better each and every week.
A little tougher, a little stronger.
And a little more respect from the WWE fans.
["All Mighty" playing]
[Corey] The youngest Mr. Money in the Bank
of all time to take on
the veteran Dolph Ziggler, but if you can't get enough
of the beast mode in the ring tonight, you don't want to miss Idris Elba
in his new movie the Beast only in theaters Friday.
Check out this special sneak preview.
Well, big week for the Rated-R superstar,
of course, the documentary on A&E this Sunday,
and then next week Edge in his hometown of Toronto
one-on-one with Damian Priest.
More on that next week,
this story continues, but another superstar says
she's fighting for the veterans tonight is Dana Brooke, 24/7 Champion.
[Corey] The 24/7 Championship not on the line in this particular matchup.
["Kombat" playing]
[ring announcer] And her opponent, accompanied to the ring
by Iyo Sky and Bayley, Dakota Kai.
[Jimmy] This is X-Factor that the veteran is fighting
against Dakota Kai, she's not alone, of course
followed by Bayley and Iyo Sky, and here's why.
[Saxton] Yes, less than three weeks away.
Clash at the Castle, six-woman tag team match,
as they will face the RAW Women's Champion,
Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss and Asuka.
[Corey] Jimmy, did you just say that Dana Brooke
is fighting for all the veterans?
-[Jimmy] That's what she says. -[Saxton] Well, she is a veteran.
[Corey] I'm pretty sure Dakota Kai has been wrestling
significantly longer than Dana Brooke has.
[Saxton] Veteran here in WWE.
[Corey] Dakota Kai has paid her dues.
Dakota Kai has traveled the globe, which is why she was handpicked
by Bayley to be part of this trio, alongside Iyo Sky.
[Jimmy] No one's counting.
[Corey] I think Bayley and Dakota and Iyo want the Dana Brookes
of the world out of the locker room.
That's what this is about.
This is about taking control of the women's division.
[Jimmy] Dana Brooke shoulders down.
Dakota Kai looking for the early pin, not going to happen yet.
[Saxton] We haven't seen it yet on Monday Night RAW,
but be careful, because when Dakota Kai
gets pushed a little too far, she tends to lose it a little bit.
Let's just say she's not necessarily wrapped all that tight.
[Corey] Dana Brooke says she feels a lot from this former invasion.
Talk about that, talk about that.
[Corey] What do you want me to say about it?
-It was excellent. -[Jimmy] To the cover again.
Kick out from Dana Brooke.
[Corey] Well, Bayley just requested
that I talk about this, so let's show it again.
Pow, nearly kicking the features off of DB's face.
That's what Dakota Kai brings to the ring night after night.
[Saxton] You're seeing why Dakota Kai was handpicked
by Bayley on her quest for control.
[Corey] I literally said that, Saxton, why do you even show up?
[Saxton] I said it better with more bass.
[Corey] Kawada style kicks to the face.
Much to be delight of Iyo and Bayley watching from the outside.
I cannot wait until we get to Cardiff, Clash at the Castle,
epic six-woman tag-team match, and Dana Brooke
now doesn't wanna be humiliated, not on Monday Night RAW.
She has showed up. Dana Brooke has consistently improved.
-She would love to-- -[all exclaim]
[Corey] …Have a strong showing for herself tonight.
[Jimmy] Dakota Kai, though, so far, to your point, Corey,
not showing nerves, her first singles match on Monday Night RAW.
[Corey] It's not her first day of school, Jimmy.
[Saxton] You also have the support of Bayley and Iyo Sky at ringside,
that doesn't hurt.
[Jimmy] Oh, the physical power of Dana Brooke right now on display.
[Saxton] If you're Dana Brooke,
I'm sure there's still residual frustration over her loss
last week, getting knocked out of the Women's Tag Team title tournament,
courtesy of Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky.
[Corey] Great athleticism by Dana Brooke.
Oh, man, face-first into the middle turnbuckle,
and let's take a ride. Boom. Ha-ha!
[Jimmy] Running boot to the face from Dakota Kai.
-To the cover. -[referee] One, two, three.
[Jimmy] That's it.
-[bell rings] -["Kombat" playing]
[ring announcer] Here is your winner, Dakota Kai.
[Saxton] One thing you can say is that Bayley, Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky
have successfully maimed the attention of the entire women's division.
[Jimmy] Incredible intensity at ringside.
We talk about the biography coming up from the Edge,
his intensity hasn't gone anywhere.
[Edge] I keep this real simple.
Judgment Day thought they'd learned all there was to learn from me,
but they were damn wrong, and now it's time to kill what I created.
Finn, Damian, Rhea, I am going to end Judgment Day.
[Priest] Edge, I'm officially challenging you to a match,
one-on-one, you and me, you may have started The Judgment Day,
but in Toronto, The Judgment Day will end you.
I accept your challenge.
See, you forget, man.
You struck the first blow.
You tore it apart.
You want to try and end my career in my hometown?
Son, you don't understand the mistake you made.
I'll see you in Toronto, kid.
[Saxton] Think about the mood that Edge is going to be in
returning to Toronto, competing on RAW for the first time
in over a decade against the man he recruited
to join this Judgment Day.
It is Edge one-on-one with Damian Priest, next week on RAW.
[Corey] The WWE Women's Tag Team title tournament
continues with the next round.
Alexa Bliss and Asuka who punched their ticket
earlier tonight will face Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky
who earned their advancement last week on Monday Night RAW.
These two teams collide in the semifinals
to crown brand new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.
["A-Town Down" playing]
[Jimmy] Another competitor, superstar looking at redemption tonight.
[bell rings]
[ring announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, he is the youngest Mr. Money in the Bank
in WWE history,
Theory.
[Corey] Theory has been away for a few weeks
and it looks like he's in even better shape
than last time we saw him.
[Jimmy] He looks like an absolute animal.
Don't miss the horse-pounding new thriller starring Idris Elba,
Beast, only in theaters Friday.
[Saxton] We got a little preview earlier on tonight
of what's to come between Theory and Dolph Ziggler.
Theory had a slew of disparaging remarks to deliver to Ziggler.
[Corey] Well, Dolph Ziggler will have his chance
to shut up Mr. Money in the Bank.
It is one-on-one, it is going down live on Monday Night RAW,
Dolph Ziggler versus Theory, next.
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Get in on the mania right now at wwe.candy.com, are you ready?
[ring announcer] Weighing in at 218 pounds,
-Dolph Ziggler. -["I Am Perfection" playing]
[Saxton] I assure you Dolph Ziggler is more than ready
for Theory here tonight.
[Jimmy] He says he sees himself in Theory, but Theory looking for redemption,
a lot of that from SummerSlam.
[Saxton] In the Last Man Standing match, Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar
were both out, and Theory, true to his word,
said he would successfully cash in his Money in the Bank contract.
After Theory said what's going to happen,
here's what actually happened.
Before Theory could cash in, uh, hello, F5, boom, on the briefcase,
and Theory's plans emphatically thwarted.
[Corey] Well, luckily the contract never exchanged hands.
It was never officially cashed in, which is why Theory, to many,
is still the most dangerous man in WWE.
[Saxton] Think about how embarrassing that was for Theory.
-[bell rings] -Spent weeks gloating
about how you're going to successfully cash in.
[Corey] Dolph would like to deliver another dose of embarrassment
to Theory here on Monday Night RAW.
We heard Ziggler say he sees a bit of himself in Theory
and that drives Dolph crazy.
[Jimmy] Well, folks, chin lock applied right now from Dolph Ziggler.
Call Dolph Ziggler a has-been at your own peril.
[Corey] They're very similar tactics
to what brought Dolph Ziggler to the dance.
Dolph made his name by ruffling feathers.
Oh, shoulders down.
Dolph did not show necessarily the proper respect
that you would traditionally accord a veteran in this game--
-[commentators exclaim] -[Jimmy] Good God, man.
Dolph, you might need your new teeth.
[Corey] Chin check.
[Saxton] Ziggler woke something up in Theory.
[Corey] Dolph, you can pick up your bicuspids in section 112.
[Jimmy] Jeez.
[Corey] God dang.
Theory uncorked that fist right on the jaw of the showoff,
and as I was saying, Dolph ruffled a lot of feathers.
Dolph was brash, Dolph was cocky, Dolph was disrespectful,
but now he finds himself in the position
of those that he used to disrespect.
[Saxton] One of the things Dolph Ziggler
has had a contention with is that he doesn't feel
that Theory has necessarily earned everything that he has gotten.
[Jimmy] One thing on the mouth of Theory
is you forget about physical talent,
you forget about the strength, you forget about the ability.
That's what's on display right now.
[Corey] Theory is just getting started.
We make such a big deal about him being
the youngest United States Champion at the time.
All day. You hear me? All day.
[Corey] The youngest Mr. Money in the Bank,
because Theory is on a pace to becoming…
-[grunts] -[Corey] …a great in short order.
[Saxton] How about the uptick in aggression
we're seeing from Theory here tonight?
Just listen.
[Theory grunts]
[Corey] Maybe the failure to cash in at SummerSlam
is what Theory needed.
-Cover. -[Jimmy] To the cover, shoulders down.
Just before three the kick out from Dolph Ziggler.
[Corey] Being manhandled by Brock Lesnar
clearly didn't humble Theory,
but maybe it was the motivation that he needed.
[Saxton] That's a great point. Theory was away for a couple of weeks.
I'm sure he took some time to reflect on what happened at SummerSlam
and perhaps try to figure out his next course of action
to get back on track.
[Jimmy] There was frustration from that SummerSlam.
[Theory] You ain't going to last.
I'm on top.
[Jimmy] He's taking that out on Ziggler,
but now some offense from Dolph Ziggler finally.
[Corey] Theory should know by now you cannot sleep
on a resourceful veteran like Dolph Ziggler.
[Saxton] If anyone's going to last over the long haul
it's going to be Dolph Ziggler.
[Jimmy] Leaping right into a beautiful DDT
and Ziggler trying to rally,
trying to come back bruised and battered early in this match,
but it's veteran resilience we're seeing so far.
[Saxton] Returning the favor to Theory.
[Corey] Suffering a taste of his own medicine.
He may have a separated shoulder.
[Jimmy] Gentlemen, this is what Dolph Ziggler wanted
since his return to RAW, he's been in the face of Theory
interfering in his matches.
This is a showdown that he's been doing everything
but begging for and now he has it.
[Saxton] He's made his mission statement to humble Theory.
He understands, like we all do, the potential that Theory has
to be one of the best we've ever seen.
It's the attitude that rubs so many the wrong way.
[Corey] It could be exactly what Dolph Ziggler needed
for a bit of resurgence in his career.
Sometimes maybe you're missing that fire inside,
that passion that took you to the dance.
Now here comes Theory.
Theory is the young brash upstart.
The same guy that Ziggler once was and wants to still be.
You got to take it by force.
[Saxton] Oh, Ziggler all the way up top.
[Jimmy] Restoring combat sports, it's the young eat the old right now.
Dolph Ziggler trying to reverse that trend at least for tonight.
[Saxton] Ziggler trying to counter the plans
for a superplex by Dolph Ziggler and successfully does so.
[crowd boos]
Shut up!
[crowd boos]
[Saxton] Don't worry about what the people are saying, worry about Dolph Ziggler.
[Jimmy] Something that often distracts Theory is the crowd.
[Saxton] That's all it took, that one slight distraction.
[Jimmy exclaims]
[Saxton] Dolph capitalizes.
[Jimmy] It might be the end of the match,
but Dolph Ziggler landing awkwardly on that right knee.
[Saxton] Ziggler trying to inch closer, looking for the cover.
[Jimmy] Has his shoulders down.
One, two… Kick out from Theory.
Welcome back to Theory versus Dolph Ziggler.
Dolph Ziggler saying he sees a little bit of himself
in the brash upfront.
I hope that means he knows a way back into this match.
[Corey] I think part of Dolph Ziggler is questioning,
does he still have what it takes to compete
at the elite level?
Dolph has had an incredibly successful career in WWE,
but Dolph doesn't want to become the Vince Neil of WWE.
Just showing up, living off of past glory.
Dolph wants to make sure he can still deliver night after night.
[commentators exclaim]
[Jimmy] Or maybe Dolph should go home sweet home after that one.
[Saxton] It's been a valiant effort, but that might be the last stand
of Dolph Ziggler in this match.
[Jimmy] Byron, those are Mötley Crüe references there.
I know you don't mean them.
[Corey] Theory now lining up the veteran Ziggler.
[Jimmy] Oh, beautiful dropkick, that's it.
One, two… [exclaims]
Two?
[Jimmy] Showing veteran heart to stay in this match.
[Saxton] Oh, this is smart by Theory.
Once again utilizing the ring post.
[Corey] Dolph's hurt. Dolph might have fractured his collarbone.
[Jimmy] What, was that like the fourth time?
[Corey] The ring shifted.
First let's take a look at athleticism. Pow.
Right in the kisser, and then watch this impact.
-Listen. -[thuds]
Dolph immediately clutching at his right shoulder.
[Theory] I can do this all day. You're nothing.
[Jimmy] Theory, of course, making it clear, he's not going to let up.
It doesn't matter how hurt, how injured Dolph Ziggler is.
That's what has made him the youngest Money in the Bank,
Mr. Money in the Bank ever.
[Saxton] Dolph able to slip behind on wobbly legs,
but enough wherewithal to deliver that back elbow.
[Jimmy] Barely enough energy to stand up,
but enough to get his boot up just in time.
The veteran moves, the veteran savvy
keeping him in this match.
[Corey] This is what we're waiting to see.
Dolph Ziggler stepping on the gas pedal.
[crowd] One, two, three, four, five, six…
[Saxton] Dropping bombs on Theory.
[Jimmy] Crowd here in DC can't keep up with the punches.
[Corey] They can't count that high.
[Saxton] Just when you think Ziggler is on empty, he does this.
[Jimmy] Finding a gift here, is it enough?
Oh, not enough on the cover.
Just one arm over Theory.
[Saxton] A very, very impressive flurry of offense from Dolph Ziggler.
[Jimmy] Our main even here in Washington DC, Capital One Arena.
They've been treated to an amazing night tonight.
[Saxton] Indeed Dolph Ziggler has made it his mission for weeks
to try to humble Theory.
We've seen more aggression displayed by Theory in this matchup,
the momentum seems to be squarely in the corner of Ziggler.
[Jimmy] But can Theory outlast Dolph Ziggler?
We know about the youth, we know about explosiveness,
the talent, but does he have the guts of Dolph Ziggler?
[Saxton] Ziggler was looking for the superkick.
[Corey] Elbow right on the temple slows Theory for the moment.
[exclaims]
[Corey] Theory answers with a shot to Ziggler's low back.
Check out the strength of Mr. Money in the Bank.
[Jimmy exclaims] To the cover.
One, two… Oh!
[Saxton] Again, Dolph Ziggler continuing
to display his incredible resiliency.
[Corey] Powerbomb stacked Ziggler high,
but Theory unable to end this one just yet.
[Jimmy] Theory can't believe it.
[Corey] Listen, on the outside, Theory is brash.
Theory may seem like he doesn't get it,
maybe Theory's a little aloof, but the fact is Theory knows exactly
what Dolph Ziggler is capable of.
You don't make it to this level in WWE
without learning and studying your competition.
Famouser. Maybe he should have studied a little more.
[Jimmy] To the cover.
One, two… Oh.
[Corey] Wow.
[Jimmy] Why wouldn't you have talked about study?
Dolph Ziggler had the counter move for Theory's dropkick.
Had it ready to go.
[Corey] Absolutely right.
Look at this once again.
Theory rolling through.
Dolph expertly timed famouser nearly ended this one.
Exhaustion playing a factor.
You notice Dolph covered the lower half of Theory's torso,
not the shoulders.
That could have made all the difference,
but this one continues.
[Saxton] That is just fourth-quarter experience by Dolph Ziggler.
When you get into the deep waters, you think you got nothing left.
Ziggler is still looking for ways to attack.
[Jimmy] Well, Dolph Ziggler had his heart check early in this match,
Theory is having it late.
He's young, but he's got to dig deep.
Got to slug it out with the veteran Dolph Ziggler.
[Saxton] Both these men trading shots.
Who's going to get the advantage?
[Corey] Smart move by Theory, picking the knee of Ziggler.
Heavy left hands, Dolph answers
with a stomp of his own to Theory's kneecap,
and a headbutt rocks Mr. Money in the Bank.
[Jimmy] Doing whatever it takes.
[Corey] Wanting the Zigzag.
Count it, call it, good night.
[Jimmy] Decapitation from Theory.
[Corey] We are about to take a trip.
[Saxton] Is this where the night ends for Dolph Ziggler?
Theory looking for A-Town Down, Ziggler still fighting.
[Corey] I can't believe Dolph's still is this.
[Jimmy] The sunset flip, has on his back.
Counter from Theory.
[Saxton] Again, Ziggler--
[Jimmy] Zigzag.
Zigzag, going for the cover.
[Saxton] That's got to be. That's got to be it.
[Corey] Well, we talked about the guts and the will of Dolph Ziggler,
how about a little credit for Theory?
First, this thunderous clothesline that I was sure knocked Dolph out cold,
but Ziggler would recover, escape and deliver a Zigzag
nearly ending this one his own way.
[Saxton] How many superstars over the years
has Dolph Ziggler defeated with the Zigzag?
Nearly a guaranteed win, but not tonight.
[Corey] Again, you don't have to like him,
but you can't not respect Theory.
[Jimmy] Now it's a battle of wills, gentlemen.
Who can get back to their feet in time?
Who can get their offense going and put this one away?
[Saxton] Think of how spent both these men have got to feel
at this stage of the match.
Ziggler trying to will himself back into this.
Come on!
[Jimmy] As Theory gets back to his feet.
[Saxton] Theory blocking the superkick.
[Jimmy] To the roll-up.
[Saxton] Feet on the ropes. Feet on the ropes.
[Jimmy] Referee saw it.
[Corey] I'm sure the ref heard, Saxton.
[Jimmy] Roll up this time for Dolph Ziggler.
[Saxton] Two close calls again.
[Jimmy] Caught.
[Saxton] A-Town Down.
[Corey] Wow.
[Jimmy] One, two, three.
-What a hard-fought win for Theory. -[bell rings]
["A-Town Down" playing]
[ring announcer] Here is your winner, Theory.
[Jimmy] A battle for respect tonight between Theory and Dolph Ziggler.
[Corey] Hats off for Dolph Ziggler for stepping up
and hanging in there every step of the way,
but the youth movement continues.
Mr. Money in the Bank, Theory,
with a massive win over one of WWE's most decorated superstars.
What would a win be without a celebratory selfie.
[Saxton] Obviously, as we take a look back.
Great call by the official.
Theory had his feet on the ropes, tried to cheat this one
on what was an incredible matchup.
I think Ziggler was looking for a famouser, but once again,
Theory utilizing what has secured him countless victories, A-Town Down.
Look, I can admit I can give respect when respect is due,
Theory earned that victory.
[Jimmy] Next week, Monday Night RAW rolls on.
Edge versus Damian Priest, the man who said he would end
Judgment Day gets his chance.
[Corey] The semifinals of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship tournament
goes down, Bliss and Asuka versus Kai and Sky.
we'll see you next week north of the border in Toronto.
All day. you next week north of the border in Toronto.