[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 ♪
[fireworks bursting]
♪ 'Bout to emerge, we on the verge And it feels like greatness ♪
[commentator] Welcome, WWE Universe in Edmonton, Canada,
two weeks out from Extreme Rules with Judgment Day,
and Damage CTRL running over the competition.
The question tonight is,
how extreme will it get on Monday Night RAW?
[crowd cheering]
[upbeat music playing]
[commentator] We're going to start things off with the woman who knows
all about how much damage Damage CTRL can cause.
The RAW Women's Champion.
And she's not alone.
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Asuka, Alexa Bliss,
and the RAW Women's Champion,
Bianca Belair!
[crowd cheering]
[commentator 1] Stepping in with confidence,
she's going to need it headed in to Extreme Rules.
We have a huge show on tap, Monday Night RAW, tonight.
That's right, legends collide.
Rey Mysterio obsessed with the betrayal of his son Dominik Mysterio.
He should shift focus to the man in front of him, Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
On a collision course with Riddle.
[commentator 2] A recent spat on social media
has led to the Honorary Uce feeling disrespected.
So, tonight, Sami Zayn defends the honor of The Bloodline,
alongside the heavy hitter, Solo Sikoa against AJ Styles.
[commentator 1] Matt Riddle has had his hands full with one Seth Rollins,
but found himself at odds with the Judgment Day.
Tonight, it is Riddle one on one with his former friend.
And Judgment Day member, Damian Priest.
[commentator 2] Last week, the first salvo from Bayley
fired at the EST. This is how it went down.
[commentator 1] The closing moments of Bliss versus Bayley,
which was a one-on-one contest.
But, of course, Damage CTRL would get involved.
Opening the door for Bayley to slam it shut with a rose plant to Miss Bliss.
[bell dinging]
[commentator 2] Damage CTRL would not be finished there.
As we've seen week after week, using the numbers advantage,
teaming up on Alexa Bliss, Asuka would attempt to thwart the attack,
[commentator 1] Asuka would attempt to even the game
until eventually the EST would hit the ring.
Bianca Belair holding her own, for the moment, against Damage CTRL.
But, ultimately, Bayley would get the last laugh.
I get what I want, when I want,
and I want the RAW women's title at Extreme Rules.
[commentator 2] It's an odd thing to say after getting jumped by three superstars,
But you see the smile on the face of Belair.
That's exactly what Belair wanted.
She's been waiting for a chance to take on Bayley.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd booing]
You know, Bayley, I really consider coming out here and challenge you again tonight.
Why wait for Extreme Rules?
But then I remembered that you would never make this just about you and I.
Even if you did come out and accept my challenge tonight,
it wouldn't be alone.
See, I learned from my mistakes,
and it was not about to be three on one again.
Especially not after last week.
See, Bayley, you should have faced Alexa one on one,
but no, Iyo and Dakota had to interfere again
because you can't fight your battles alone.
[crowd booing]
So, Bayley, let me tell you this.
If you want my championship at Extreme Rules,
good luck in getting it along, because my girls right here
are going to be watching your girls
to make sure that this stays between just you and I.
[dramatic music playing]
[woman] Damage CTRL!
[commentator 2] Apparently Damage CTRL has heard enough
from the RAW Women's Champion.
[Bayley] Bianca.
I thought you would have learned your lesson last week,
But this will never be about just you and me,
because it's bigger than that.
[crowd booing]
I wouldn't expect any of you to understand, either,
because, Bianca, you've been groomed to be in this position.
You were handpicked and you are trained how to be a champion.
But us, people like us…
Yeah, I groomed myself.
I trained myself.
I've been wanting to do this since I was 12 years old.
I said that I was going to take over WWE, and that's exactly what I'm doing.
So, yeah, you're in this position and you're thriving,
and you've accomplished all these things…
But you were placed,
you were picked, you were chosen.
Girl…
Uh-uh.
Bayley, everything that I have accomplished,
I have earned and deserved. Nothing has been handed to me.
You want to know why I'm in this position right now?
Because I've been here showing up and showing out.
Where have you been? Rehabbing?
[crowd gasping]
Now, listen,
Bayley, I'm really sorry that you got injured,
but I am not I'm sorry you came back to me being champion.
Now that you're back, I am not about to downplay my accomplishments,
to meet you at a level that you're comfortable with.
-You're right. -[crowd booing]
Shut up. Yeah, I was injured!
I did get hurt!
[crowd booing]
But… but I wasn't even able to walk ten months ago, okay?
Yeah, but I taught myself how to walk again,
and I taught myself how to run.
And you know what?
I pinned you at Clash at the Castle,
something that no one was able to do in over 300 days.
So pretty much everything you've accomplished
is because I was, yes, injured,
because I was not here.
So I think that you need to fall in line like everybody else.
No. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
See, Bayley, 'cause the last time I checked,
you were here when I was at the top of my game.
I mean, I'm pretty sure at the main event at WrestleMania, you were here.
And the last match we had, I remember K.O.D,
And you on top of a ladder at Hell In A Cell.
I mean… I mean, I get it.
I understand why you came back with Iyo and Dakota
because you knew that you were not ready to face a champion like me, alone.
Bianca, Bianca, Bianca. You know what?
I've--
[crowd booing]
We're not talking about the past, okay? The past is the past.
I'm sick of hearing you running your mouth.
And you know what? You just gave me a great idea.
At Extreme Rules,
I feel like winning the RAW Women's title.
In a Ladder Match.
[commentator 1] Oh, wow.
[crowd cheering]
Well, consider the ante up.
But since I can't have you,
then I'm gonna get extreme with your girl tonight.
-[commentator 1] Wow. -Let's go!
Give me that.
[indistinct conversation]
[commentator 1] We're going to start right now?
[commentator 2] It appears to be the case.
A little conferencing, damage control, it looks like.
In!
[commentator 1] Iyo doesn't want to commit to the cause.
[commentator 2] Because she's calling in a referee!
-All right, here we go. -[bell tolling]
The bell has rung and it is on the EST.
All over Iyo Sky.
[commentator 1] Belair vs. Sky live. Next…
Get in the ring! Let's go, come on! Come on!
[commentator 1] That's how somebody arrives with class on Monday Night RAW.
[commentator 2] Live parking garage here.
Edmonton and…
[both laughing]
[commentator 1] Solo Sikoa!
-[commentator 2] I know! -And the Honorary Uce himself.
I'll close the door myself.
[indistinct chatter]
Thank you very much. Uce will handle it.
[commentator 1] Sami Zayn feels that AJ Styles disrespected
not only himself but the entire Bloodline.
Styles and Zayn, one on one, still to come tonight.
[commentator 2] In the meantime, however, the EST,
Bianca Belair, could not wait to get at Damage CTRL,
calling out Iyo Sky, who answered the call without hesitation, Byron.
[commentator 1] Iyo Sky understanding this is a momentum builder
for Damage CTRL.
We know Bayley and Bianca Belair suffered Extreme Rules,
Now it's a chance for Belair
to send a message to the entire Damage CTRL.
[commentator 2] The strength of Bianca Belair.
Just found out that Bayley wants a Ladder Match,
apparently accepted by Bianca Belair.
[commentator 1] There was no hesitation from Bianca Belair.
[commentator 2] Usually for Bianca, she's been the one,
the emotional leader of the locker room, against Damage CTRL.
That's been the role, she's embraced it.
[commentator 1] You heard Bayley refer to Bianca
as not much more than a placeholder.
While Bayley was out injured, Bianca understandably took offense.
And exception to those comments.
That just gave Bianca Belair more inspiration,
more bulletin board material to come out here and show out.
Bayley basically downplaying everything Bianca has accomplished up to this point.
[commentator 2] This is what Bayley
and every other challenger has to deal with.
The one-on-one strength of Bianca Belair.
[commentator 1] Look at that athleticism, gentlemen.
[commentator 2] A great counter by Iyo.
Bianca Belair says, "No, not that easy."
Iyo Sky was the first one to answer the challenge
of Bianca Belair on behalf of Damage CTRL, August 1st.
Oh, my God.
[commentator 1] Getting her spine folded the wrong way to the cover.
Kick out from Iyo Sky,
[commentator 2] Take a look at moments ago. Watch the impact.
[commentators exclaim]
[commentator 2] EST nearly cutting Iyo Sky clean in half with it.
Ring shaking, shoulder block in the corner.
[commentator 1] She's shown there's a difference.
Bayley has talked about it.
"I pin your shoulders one, two, three at Clash at the Castle."
That was a six-woman tag team match.
One-on-one, it's a totally different animal.
-We've seen that tonight. -Iyo Sky,
who is now teeing off in the corner, on the EST.
The RAW Women's Champion in trouble.
An uptick in aggression here from Iyo Sky.
[commentator 1] A former NXT Women's champion.
[commentator 2] I'm watching.
-[commentators groan] -Double knees.
Right on the chin of the champion.
And on the cover, hooking the leg.
-Quick kick out from Bianca Belair. -And you do have to ask the question.
What would a victory for Iyo Sky
do to the normally unshakable confidence. Boom! As we take another look.
Normally unshakable confidence of Bianca Belair.
[commentator 2] It would shake Bianca to her core, Byron.
Look at the technique, the flexibility.
Trying to isolate the right arm of Bianca Belair,
[commentator 1] A little too strong,
not allowing Iyo to complete this octopus hold.
Iyo needs to pry Bianca's arm
straight into the sunset flips, shoulders down.
[crowd booing]
We're seeing that creative offense of Iyo Sky.
She's one of the biggest risk takers in all of WWE.
She'll attack from everywhere.
[commentator 2] You can say that about Bianca.
Personal… offensive repertoire.
Let's go.
[crowd] One, two, three,
four, five, six, seven, eight,
nine, ten.
[commentator 2] Iyo able to escape at the last second
but power always the equalizer of the EST.
[commentator 1] The incredible agility of the EST.
[groans] What a shot.
Form right to the neck to the cover.
A near fall, but not quite enough from the RAW Women's champion.
Take a look, one more time, at the right hand the EST just uncorked,
right under the chin of Iyo Sky.
Bianca once again firmly in control of this matchup.
[commentator 2] Every few seconds,
Bianca Belair taking a glance over at Bayley
as she tries to hoist up Iyo Sky.
[commentator 1] Thinking K.O.D, but Iyo Sky
a bit ahead with the counter, elbowing her way out.
[commentator 2] These ladies trying to jockey for position.
[Iyo grunting]
[commentator 2] Desperately trying to fight out of that waist lock.
Oh. Great move to the outside.
Iyo's got in, she's in a friendly corner right now.
[groans] Oh, man.
Absolutely leveling the EST. Can she get back in this match?
Yes!
[commentator 1] Welcome back to RAW.
Women's Champion Bianca Belair vs. Iyo Sky of Damage CTRL,
and it's been advantage and counter throughout this match.
Throughout the break.
If Bianca Belair thought she was gonna have
-an easy match, very much mistaken. -Watch this.
Before the break, Iyo Sky showing her vicious side
kicking Bianca skull first into the ring post,
and it has been all Iyo Sky in the moment since.
[commentator 1] Iyo's first match here on RAW
was against Bianca Belair about two months ago.
It would seem that Iyo has learned a lot
from that initial encounter, and that's why this has been
such a back and forth fight between these two ladies.
[commentator 2] You talked about the coaching of Bayley,
how she has instructed them.
Guided Damage CTRL, and it's paying dividends tonight.
Iyo's got much better than the first time she squared off with Bianca Belair.
[commentator 1] No further than the gold around the waist
of Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky, the WWE Women's Tag Team champions.
Just like Bayley said they were going to do.
Just like Bayley is going to dethrone the EST at Extreme Rules.
[commentator 2] That is Bayley's opinion, obviously.
Bianca Belair looking for momentum heading into Extreme Rules.
Bianca tapping into that second gear now showing her incredible strength.
Making it look easy.
[commentator 1] I think, for her, it is easy. Shoulders down.
Kick out, late one just in time for Iyo Sky,
[commentator 2] Bayley's starting to sweat bullets on the outside of the ring.
[commentator 1] The intensity of Bayley, it's been an asset for Iyo Sky.
Since she has come back to RAW,
Bayley really been an incredible force in Damage CTRL, a great leader.
We've seen it every week.
[commentator 2] Bianca with a double chicken wing to Iyo,
getting to the ropes, going to force a break.
[commentator 1] Smart move to reverse and roll up.
-[commentator 2] Able to assist… -This is smart.
This is smart and perfectly legal.
Bianca's braid is considered totally legal within the confines of the ring.
And Iyo wasted no time exploiting it.
[commentator 2] Belair able to escape out of that predicament.
[commentator 1] The athletic offense, but Iyo Sky this time ready for it.
[commentator 2] Sky's showing her agility.
Belair looking to try this one more time.
[commentator 1] This time, it lands to the cover.
Just before three, Iyo Sky, enough to get that right shoulder up.
[commentator 2] If Bianca looks like she's on the verge of tears,
I can promise you that when Extreme Rules arrives,
Bayley is going to be even tougher of an opponent
than Iyo has been to this point,
not to mention if there's ladders involved,
Bayley is going to throw something at Bianca
that Bianca herself has never experienced.
And if Iyo is frustrating the EST tonight,
just imagine what Bayley's capable of at Extreme Rules.
[commentator 1] Now thinking… K.O.D has Iyo Sky loaded up.
Great job getting to the ropes.
[commentator 2] A shot there from Sky-- Oh, that drops Bianca Belair,
now Iyo Sky heading up top, her comfort zone.
[commentator 1] The highest flyer in the Women's Division,
beautiful cross body.
[commentators chuckle]
[commentator 2] Belair will not be denied.
[commentator 1] Over the top.
-Power on display. -All the way slam delivered
-by the RAW Women's champion. -[commentator 1] Looking for the finish.
Almost it.
The longer this match goes, the more psychologically detrimental
it is to the RAW Women's champion.
If Bianca arrives in Philly, second guessing herself
as we look at the power once again possessed by the EST.
If Bianca's head, if she is not mentally 100%
and then some, we're going to have a new champion in Philly.
Quick reaction from Iyo Sky.
[commentator 2] What we've seen despite the hiccups from Belair,
she keeps willing herself on,
keeps attempting to refocus herself in this match.
[commentator 1] The ring IQ of Iyo Sky has gone up dramatically
since her RAW debut.
[commentator 2 exclaims]
But the plans of Iyo Sky about to change dramatically,
courtesy of the EST.
[commentator 1] Again for the hurricanrana, not happening.
[commentator 2] Bianca all alone now headed up to the top floor.
Iyo right there--
[commentator 1] Oh, my God, arm drag off the top rope.
[Iyo screaming]
-[crowd cheering] -[commentator 1] Iyo Sky fired up
to put this one away for Damage CTRL.
Belair could be in serious trouble right now.
[commentator groaning]
[commentator 2] Now is not the time to showboat, Iyo.
Here we go, from the top…
[commentator 1] But Belair…
-having the wherewithal… -[commentators exclaim]
[commentator 2] Sending Iyo Sky right into the rest of Damage CTRL.
[commentator 1] Setting herself…
[commentator 2] Over the top! Down go Bayley and Dakota Kai!
[commentator 1] Bianca needs to worry about one person right now.
Oh!
That being Iyo Sky with the palm strikes under the jaw of the champ.
[commentator 2] Good grief! Eye off the ball at the wrong time.
Iyo Sky taking advantage.
Iyo Sky Looking to strike again? No.
And up on the shoulders of the EST. K.O.D!
To the cover.
[crowd] One! Two! Three!
-[commentator 2] A huge win for the EST. -[bell dinging]
[announcer] Here is your winner. The RAW Women's champion,
Bianca Belair!
[commentator 2] In the match she wanted, she called out Iyo Sky
but Iyo Sky took her to the absolute limit.
[commentator 1] It looked dicey at times for the EST,
but Bianca Belair continued to will herself through
and willed herself to victory.
It was wiping out Dakota Kai, Bayley.
And then the second attempt would be the charm, K.O.D delivered.
And Bianca Belair successfully fending off the flip of Iyo Sky.
[bell dinging]
[commentator 2] Asuka and Alexa Bliss absolutely loving it
as a RAW Women's champion stands tall in the ring.
[commentator 1] Maybe this is the kind of test
that Belair needs ahead of Extreme Rules.
A victory for the RAW Women's champion, Bianca Belair,
and certainly momentum ahead of Extreme Rules a week from Saturday.
Now, ladies and gentlemen, please join me in welcoming the legendary Rey Mysterio!
[crowd cheering]
Rey, last week, Seth Rollins attacked Matt Riddle,
and in doing so, you guys lost your match to the Judgment Day.
But in the midst of the commotion, your son, Dominik, Rey,
he got down on two knees and he begged you to hit him with a steel chair.
What's going on in your mind right now?
[sighs]
Kevin, you're a father,
so you know, there's nothing like the feeling of holding your newborn.
Wanting to give them the world, and watching them grow up,
envisioning the type of person they'll become,
always wanting the best for them, no matter what path they go down in life.
I will always love my son.
And I won't, under any circumstances, fight him.
But last week,
when I had that chair in my hands and looked at Dominik, I wondered,
"What happened to the kid I raised?"
Because I couldn't recognize the man he had become.
I know deep down inside, that's not my son.
It can't be.
That's Rhea manipulating his heart and mind.
But I can't let that sway my focus.
Tonight, I step into the ring with Seth "Freakin" Rollins,
and I need to be at my best.
Believe me, I've had my fair share of battles with Seth,
and I know what a savage he is.
Seth wanted to do more than just injure Riddle with the same steel chair
my son wanted me to hit him with.
I may have mercy for my own flesh and blood.
And with everything going through my head right now,
I will not show any mercy for Seth.
[dramatic music playing]
[commentator 1] Well, with a heavy heart,
the master of the 619, Rey Mysterio steps into the ring
with longtime rival, Seth "Freakin" Rollins,
for the first time in nearly two years, on Monday Night RAW, next.
[crowd cheering]
All right, gentlemen,
I have recruited you for a once in a lifetime opportunity.
I'm offering a prize package
worth up to one million dollars,
but not limited to an exclusive cameo
in an upcoming spinoff of The Marine franchise,
gift cards,
accepted at most department stores,
a certified pre-owned vehicle, and career advice from yours truly,
which in and of itself is worth up to millions.
Now, I did not want big, bulky, muscular, dumb security.
No, I wanted smart and stealthy.
That is why I chose you.
You are not just an elite security professional.
No, you are Miz-Force!
Say it with me.
-[all] Miz-Force! -Again!
-[all] Miz-Force! -One more time.
[all] Miz-Force!
Now go find he who shall not be named, and make sure he is not here.
Go, Miz-Force, go! Go! Go!
♪ Burn it down ♪
[commentator 1] An impressive group of humans the Miz-Force is.
[commentator 2] Obsessed with security
is the Miz, understandably, after the past few weeks.
Oh, man, it's never secure,
when you're around Seth "Freakin" Rollins, anything can happen.
[commentator 1] A man who has dealt with a rather obsessed Matt Riddle.
[upbeat music playing]
♪ Burn it down ♪
[bell dinging]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first from Davenport, Iowa, weighing in at 225lbs,
Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
[commentator 1] Rollins set to go one-on-one with a highly familiar foe.
[commentator 2] Last week, he thought he had put Riddle in his rearview mirror.
Taking on Bobby Lashley for the United States Championships.
[commentator 1] Seemed as though Seth Rollins
was moments away from delivering a stomp,
and possibly becoming United States Champion
when Matt Riddle would play the role of spoiler,
opening the door for the Almighty to spear Rollins in half.
[bell dinging]
[commentator 2] Fast forward to later that night,
it was Riddle teaming up with Rey Mysterio to take on Damian Priest and Finn Bálor,
and Rollins would look for his proverbial receipt.
But as Rey Mysterio was able to chase Rollins off
action would spill to a backstage area,
You name the time, you name the place!
I'll wreck you, pal. Come on, let's go.
Free rules. Fight Pit.
Come on, bro. Fight Pit.
You're on. You're on, Riddle.
I'm going to wreck you in your own backyard!
[commentator 1] Here's my question.
Does Seth Rollins know what he got himself into?
Agreeing to a Fight Pit match against Riddle?
[commentator 2] Cage fighter extraordinaire.
-That's extremely brave. -[crowd cheering]
[crowd vocalizes entrance music]
Edmonton.
Welcome to Monday Night Rollins!
[crowd cheering]
[laughs]
And I'm your host for the festivities tonight.
I am… a visionary.
I am… a revolutionary.
-I am Seth… -[crowd] "Freakin" Rollins!
And I should be standing here right now
as the brand new United States Champion.
There's only one reason I am not.
That reason has a name.
I don't even want to say it out loud.
[inhales deeply]
But I am not United States Champion right now because of Matt Riddle.
[crowd booing]
Last week, right here,
I had Bobby Lashley in the center of this ring, dead to rights,
and Riddle forced me to take my eye off the ball
for one a single second, and it cost me!
Riddle has been a thorn in my side for months,
but he has cost me for the last time,
because in two weeks, we finish this at Extreme Rules.
Inside… the Fight Pit.
[crowd cheering]
[cheering intensifies]
[crowd vocalizing entrance music]
I've got to be honest with you. The past week, ladies and gentlemen,
I've heard the whispers, I've read the tweets.
Nobody thinks I stand a chance inside the Fight Pit.
The entire world says this is Matt Riddle's type of match.
[crowd booing]
And I had to go home
and take a long look in the mirror, and I came to the harsh conclusion.
That I'm Seth "Freakin" Rollins, baby.
So it doesn't matter what kind of match it is.
It could be a cage match,
Hell in a Cell, Tables Match, Lottery Match.
I've been in every single type of match you can imagine,
and I've won them all.
[crowd cheering]
Because as good as Riddle may be inside that cage,
he's got nothing compared to me, and I'll tell you why.
Because I've got one thing that he will never have.
And that's this.
Right here.
I've got an Einstein-level acumen for the fight game.
And so, Extreme Rules may be my first time inside the Fight Pit,
but I promise you this.
When all the dust settles, Riddle is going to be flat on his back
and the entire world is going to be singing my song,
calling me the King of the Fight Pit.
[crowd vocalizing entrance music]
[commentator 1] King of the Fight Pit, got a nice ring to it.
[commentator 2] Gonna have to earn it.
[crowd continues vocalizing]
Riddle, I know you're back there,
and I know you're watching very closely, and I hope you're taking notes.
Because I'm about to give
Father of the Year, Rey Mysterio,
the beating he is too much of a coward to give his own son.
[laughing]
[dramatic music playing]
[commentator 1] Low blow.
[commentator 2] Insulting words from Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[commentator 1] Calling Rey Mysterio, a coward for not attacking his own son.
[commentator 2] Have you never watched Rollins perform?
This is trademark Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
Mind games.
[announcer] And his opponent from San Diego, California,
Rey Mysterio!
[commentator 1] But this is not trademark Rey Mysterio,
I'm seeing it. Not smiling headed to the ring,
He's got a lot on his mind. Maybe too much.
[commentator 2] It matched what we heard from Rey Mysterio.
He said, "Listen, I still have hope for my son,
that he will come to his senses,
but I will we have absolutely no mercy tonight on Seth Rollins."
[commentator 1] It looks like Mysterio
is certainly not in a head space he needs to be tonight.
You can see Rollins mocking the history that he has.
It was Seth "Freakin" Rollins…
-[commentator 2] Not waiting for a bell! -What are you saying about head's space?
I think Rey Mysterio is right where he needs to be.
[commentator 2] No, Rollins is where he needs to be.
Rollins and Mysterio, one-on-one.
-When we come back. -What was that?
[commentator 2] Careful.
[commentator 2] Welcome back to Rey Mysterio vs. Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[indistinct chatter]
[commentator 1] Mind games from the beginning for Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
You see the blood trickling down between his eyes, and right now,
taking that out on Rey Mysterio.
[commentator 2] This is quickly becoming an intense and physical affair.
We'll show you what happened a few moments ago,
Rey Mysterio would drive…
Boom, right there, face first into the steel steps,
and as a result, Rollins, wearing a wound of this battle early on.
[commentator 1] Mysterio now paying the price.
No one makes Seth Rollins bleed his own blood.
[commentator 2] A long history of brutal encounters,
between Rey Mysterio and Seth Rollins.
And this match quickly adding to that legacy.
[commentator 1] But Seth "Freakin" had to understand Rey Mysterio
was going to come out vicious after the things he said.
This is trademark Seth Rollins.
This is exactly what Rollins has done to Matt Riddle
and countless other competitors.
[commentator 2] Has it worked? It doesn't appear to be working.
[commentator 2] Rey did one move, you fool!
Rey now on the offensive.
[commentator 1] Seth Rollins, take back those words about him as a parent,
about Dominik Mysterio, a man Rey Mysterio
[commentator 2] Oh, my God. …obsessed with…
[commentator 1] Rey needs to come to terms with fatherhood.
Your babies are going to leave the nest one day.
Rhea Ripley made Dominik feel some kind of way,
and it's just a part of life.
[commentator 2] Here's how Seth Rollins
quickly turned things around against Rey Mysterio.
And to your point, Corey, this is more than Dominik
finding himself, leaving the nest.
This is Dominik Mysterio completely disrespecting…
dare I say, trying to embarrass
not just his father, but his entire family.
[commentator 1] This is Dominik Mysterio, sick and tired of living life
in his father's epic shadow.
That's what this is about.
Dominik looks to strike it out on his own, to be his own man.
[commentator 2] However you want to frame--
Oh, my God… this argument, shoulders down…
Trying to get it over with is Seth "Freakin" Rollins,
kick out from Rey Mysterio.
Rey has a heavy heart, a lot on his mind,
and he's taking on a legend with whom he has a long history.
It's a recipe for disaster if you're Rey Mysterio.
[commentator 1] Think about the flip side here.
I'm sure those thoughts are still circling through the mind of Seth Rollins.
Because he dubbed himself the King of the Fight Pit earlier on,
looking forward to his match against Riddle,
at Extreme Rules. Last week looking to move past--
A sunset flip, shoulders down, kick out from Seth Rollins.
[commentator 2] And Rollins, once again, a step ahead of Rey Mysterio
exhibiting his Einstein -level acumen,
[commentator 1] That's an incredible ring IQ.
We're seeing that tonight.
[commentator 2] No, it's not incredible. It is Einstein-level.
This is not a run of the mill superstar.
This isn't Seth Rollins having a good week, having a lucky run.
This is Seth Rollins reminding the WWE universe
that he is as good as he says he is.
Night after night, week after week.
[commentator 1] I think it was kind of Einstein-level from Riddle--
[commentator 2] Stop your sentence right there.
[commentator 1] No, to goad Seth Rollins into a rematch, into a Fight Pit.
After Rollins claimed for weeks, he was done with Riddle.
[commentator 2] Riddle's knuckles drag on the ground when he walks.
You're trying to tell me he outsmarts the Architect?
[commentator 1] Riddle got what he wanted, right?
[commentator 1] Did successfully last week.
Made Seth Rollins emotional enough
to accept the Fight Pit match at Extreme Rules.
And right now, the momentum heading into Extreme Rules
will be amazing for Seth Rollins,
if he can defeat Rey Mysterio tonight.
[commentator 2] I might call him "Einstein Riddle."
[commentators groan]
[commentator 1] That bleeding forehead, rebounded off the turnbuckle.
Of course, Rey Mysterio wisely going after it.
[commentator 2] Rey Mysterio dropped whole at the last second.
Looking to punish Seth Rollins.
Looks like all that frustration…
[crowd] Four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
[commentator 2] To your point, unleashing all that frustration,
all the emotional pain caused by Dominik,
unleashing it all onto the Visionary.
[commentator 1] That seems like the case tonight. Very aggressive.
No smiles in there, single-minded, but still has the agility.
But look at the counter.
[commentator 2] Rey attempted to slip out.
That loaded on the shoulders, and down he goes over the knee.
Guts. Absolutely busted.
[commentator 1] Take another look at the vicious impact.
As Seth Rollins--
Oh! Talk about vicious impact.
[commentator 2] Unintentional slide out of the ring for Rey Mysterio.
[commentator 1] Rollins threw him out!
[commentator 2] I know he does it intentional.
That was against his will, flung out of there.
-Rollins looking-- -[commentator 1] Oh!
[crowd booing]
[commentator 2] There's a lot of history between these two.
[commentator 1] Dominik Mysterio competed against Rollins during his first match.
That stare on the face of Dominik.
[crowd booing]
[Rey grunting]
[Rollins laughs]
[commentator 1] Welcome to Edmonton, Canada, Rogers Place,
and they're being treated to a war between two legends,
Rey Mysterio and Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[commentator 2] In the midst of this war, look who showed up.
Look who had the audacity, the nerve.
Dominik Mysterio getting a ringside seat to watch his father,
knowing full well what that will do to Rey.
[commentator 1] God forbid, a son wants to watch his father compete on…
[commentator 2] You know it's more than that. Take another look.
Starting first, Rey Mysterio into the top turnbuckle.
Imagine what Rey has to contend with now.
Not just Seth Rollins, but now the emotional distraction of Dominik.
[commentator 1] Rey needs to keep his…
-Oh, no. -[indistinct conversation]
-It was not cute. -I[commentator 1] I think it's admirable.
Obviously, Dominik and Rollins are letting bygones be bygones.
[commentator 2] Sad, at the expense of Rey Mysterio, his father.
[commentator 1] Seth would be a great dad for Dominik.
[commentator 2] You'll make me sick.
[commentator 1] As if Rey doesn't have enough to deal with in the ring.
Look how cocky Rollins is now.
He knows he's got Rey Mysterio right where he wants him.
He got a little ace on the outside in Dominik Mysterio, adding insult to injury.
[commentator 2] This is great. This is a very classy move by Rollins.
Paying tribute to Eddie Guerrero.
[commentator 1] He is mocking Eddie Guerrero.
You know that very well.
[commentator 2] Why is it mocking when Rollins does it?
But it's an homage when Rey does it.
Dominik was very, very tight with Eddie.
Dominik seems to be enjoying this.
[commentator 1] Acknowledging Dominik
for hitting the third of the Three Amigos--
Oh!
Beautiful counter to the DDT from Rey Mysterio.
[commentator 2] Dominik a little concerned for the first time in this match.
[commentator 1] Dominik is not concerned. Dominik is an innocent bystander.
He's enjoying the action as we look, once again,
at Rey's clever escape into a DDT,
thwarting disaster at the hands of The Visionary.
Rey Mysterio, against all odds,
trying to find a way right now, trying to block out the fact
that his son, Dominik, is at ringside. Focus on Rollins.
[commentator 2] Oh, my God. Rollins has Rey Mysterio loaded for the buckle ball.
-No! -[commentator 2] Beautiful hurricanrana.
Amazing timing from Rey Mysterio.
All he has on his mind, his son looking on.
And Rey still fighting back in this match.
[commentator 1] Credit to Rey Mysterio, for keeping his head in the game here.
Making his way all the way up to the top. Whoa!
[commentator 2] Rollins to his feet in time.
[commentator 1] A couple of shots to the rib cage of Seth Rollins.
Rey all alone.
Rollins again. Catlike quickness,
[commentator 2] Top rope, thinking superplex.
Rey Mysterio launching first.
[commentator 1] Now, Rey, beautiful crossbody to the cover.
Just before three, that left shoulder up from Seth Rollins.
And outside is the X-factor, Dominik Mysterio.
Now just after--
Oh, my God, beautiful job to the… to the cover, kick out.
[commentator 2] We are at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
A massive night on Monday Night RAW.
In the ring at the moment,
Rey Mysterio, Seth "Freakin" Rollins, and a buckle bomb.
Good night, Rey.
Finally getting what he wanted.
Looking for the finish, shoulders down.
[commentators groan]
[commentator 1] Still so much more to come as Dominik Mysterio looks on
at this battle back and forth
between his father, Rey, and Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
We still got Damian Priest of the Judgment Day
in action against Matt Riddle.
[commentator 2] Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano
taking on the Alpha Academy as well.
Later on tonight, a huge night tonight, on Monday Night RAW.
If you're wondering about the loyalties of Dominik,
who came out and patted the back of Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[commentator 2] This is the man who dared his own father to hit him.
Dominik Mysterio knows very well what kind of triggers
can emotionally distract Rey Mysterio.
Rollins now lining up. Right. Here comes the stomp.
Mysterio-- Uh-oh.
[commentator 1] Rollins attempting a pedigree, Mysterio trying to block it.
Going low to counter, but he ends up in power bomb position.
Oh, my God, they're over the top rope!
[commentator 2] Wicked landing for Rollins,
all the way to the outside,
and a stoic Dominik Mysterio looks on.
[commentator 1] Rey Mysterio keeping his eyes locked on Seth Rollins.
Oh, my God, slide out of the bottom rope, beautifully on target.
[commentator 2] Brought Dominik to his feet.
Take a look at this. Incoming!
[groans]
Innovative splash from the greatest luchador of all time.
Rey Mysterio somehow managing to remain in this fight.
Hate to imagine the thoughts going through the mind of Dominik at this moment.
He's probably thinking about what he's going to do after the show,
what he and Rhea are going to do,
what he and the Judgment Day are going to do.
[commentator 2] Rey Mysterio thinking about the finish.
Huge splash, almost three.
We're seeing what Rey is going to do.
That's whatever it takes to beat Seth Rollins, here, tonight.
Reality is beginning to set in for Rey Mysterio.
As big as Rey's heart is tonight, it's just not fully in this contest.
Look again. Diving Splash, Rey got it all.
But it was not enough for to keep Rollins down for three.
[commentator 1] Mysterio knew he had to be focused.
Rey has a healthy respect for how talented Seth Rollins is.
He knew it was going to be a war.
[crowd chanting] Dominik is useless! Dominik is useless!
[commentator 2] Absolutely no respect.
[commentator 1] Crowd in Edmonton letting us know how they feel
about Dominik,
and dial it up 'cause here it comes ready for the--
-Oh! -[commentator 2] Rollins out of the way.
Just in time. Had it scouted.
Rey attempting to continue to be the aggressor here.
Now Rollins, uh-oh, boom, face first goes Mysterio.
Rollins now with a window of opportunity to make something happen,
as Dominik looks on.
[commentator 1] As Rey Mysterio laid out, you see the pain on the face
of Seth Rollins making his way to the top rope.
Rey right there.
[commentator 2] Beautiful awareness from Rey Mysterio.
[commentator 1] Veteran instincts from the legendary Rey Mysterio.
[commentator 2] Taking out the balance at exactly the right time.
Now, Seth Rollins in a very precarious spot.
[commentator 1] Rey upping the ante here. Up top, thinking hurricanrana but--
Beautiful stop from Seth Rollins.
-Oh, no. -[commentator 2] Oh, my.
Oh, he gets a hurracan-run off the top rope.
Here we go, 619 right to the face!
[commentator 1] Rey can do this.
[commentator 2] Rollins instinctively rolling to the outside of the ring.
The mark of a true veteran.
Just enough wherewithal to get out of the ring at the right time.
Rey Mysterio keeping up the attack.
[commentator 1] Oh, wait. Gotta watch Dominik!
No, Dominik, no.
[crowd booing]
[commentator 2] Oh, no!
Dominik daring his father yet again, shades of last week.
There's no way Rey Mysterio-- [exclaims]
[commentator 1] Rhea Ripley!
[commentator 2] The eradicator of the Judgment Day.
Hey, Rey!
[commentator 2] Referee dealing with Seth Rollins.
[commentator 1] The evil influence on Dominik Mysterio. That's what she is.
Now, Rey totally helpless.
Stomp in the center of the ring.
Rhea showed Dominik the Upside Down, and Dominik liked what he saw.
[commentator 2] Disgusting.
[commentator 1] Oh, no.
[commentator 2] Peruvian necktie.
[commentator 1] Rey is out. Rey is out.
[commentator 2] Oh, my God, master level submission.
-[bell dinging] -Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[crowd booing]
[commentator 2] Vicious finish.
[announcer] Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
[commentator 1] Could've pinned him there, didn't have to do that.
[commentator 2] It was a message to Matt Riddle,
that come the Fight Pit,
come Extreme Rules in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
Seth "Freakin" Rollins is ready for anything.
[commentator 1] This is a sick, twisted message from Dominik Mysterio.
All a set up for Rhea Ripley to strike from behind.
[commentator 2] Rollins taking advantage of the moment,
stomping Rey's skull into the mat.
But for good measure, a Peruvian necktie,
-[bell dinging] -Mysterio was out.
There was no official submission there.
[commentator 1] With a smile on the face of the alluring serpent, Rhea Ripley,
who has poisoned the mind of Dominik Mysterio.
[commentator 2] Saxton, one day, I hope for your mother's sake,
you fall in love and move out of the house,
because Dominik will tell you, it's a hell of a way to live.
[commentator 1] At the expense of his loving father, Rey Mysterio.
Devastated in the ring.
[gasps]
Bobby, you scared me.
I didn't think you'd be silent but deadly.
You gotta keep your head on a swivel around this place.
-You know how it is, Bobby. -No, It's all good, man.
I just wanted to wish you good luck in your match against Damian Priest tonight.
-Thank you. -Now, you don't need it.
But I wanted to wish you good luck anyway.
And I heard what Seth said earlier about the Fight Pit.
You and I know what it's like to fight in that cage.
He doesn't.
You either get tapped out,
or you get knocked out, and that's what he's afraid of.
Don't let him get out of this one.
I'm not going to let Seth get away from me this time.
I'm going to fight, knock him out or submit him.
Seth's not going anywhere.
Uh, one more thing. I know you wanted to help me last week.
Don't ever interrupt me in one of my matches again.
My bad, Bobby, because you know…
You got Seth where you want him in the Fight Pit.
So knock his frigging teeth in.
Damn straight, bro.
-All right, man. -Yeah! Thanks, Bobby.
[commentator 2] A new force, perhaps in the Tag Team division.
Kevin Owens, Johnny Gargano--
What is--
Is that The Miz's security?
[commentator 1] Oh, no. That is not a good sign.
[commentator 2] Kevin Owens vs. Johnny Gargano
vs. Alpha Academy next.
September is Pediatric Cancer Month.
So as the EST,
I am teaming up with my friends, the ING,
-because they are… -Fighting!
[boy 1] Conquering!
[girl] Laughing!
[boy 2] Thriving!
[boy 3] Inspiring…
In their battle versus cancer.
We'll be teaming up to take down cancer.
[Angelo Dawkins] Till we win.
Want to join us?
[commentator 1] WWE is proud to continue our support of Connor's Cure
during Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month this September.
All month long, WWE superstars were wearing items
from the Connor's Cure collection, with 100% of WWE's net proceeds
benefiting pediatric cancer research.
Team up to take down cancer
and grab your Connor's Cure merchandise at WWEshop.com.
♪ Shoosh Shoosh, please ♪
[upbeat music playing]
[crowd booing]
[commentator 2] Man, Canada tonight.
Of course, the American flag waved by the Olympian Chad Gable
and his number one guy Otis.
[commentator 1] Always endearing himself to the WWE universe.
-Who knew Canada was for xenophobes? -[bell dinging]
[announcer] The following contest is a Tag Team match scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Otis and Chad Gable. Alpha Academy!
[commentator 2] This is a big opportunity for Otis and Chad Gable
to get back on the proverbial horse.
Neither of these men have had a great deal of success in recent weeks.
Lord knows Otis has had a few run-ins
with the monster among monsters, Braun Strowman, as well as Gable.
Tonight, it's about getting back on the winning track.
[commentator 1] Ladies and gentlemen,
get an inside look at the battle for the NASCAR playoffs,
and catch the new USA docuseries, Race for the Championship next,
after RAW, and don't miss new episodes Thursday at 10 p.m. Eastern on USA.
[commentator 2] You'd do well in NASCAR, make a hell of a speed bump.
[commentator 1] Cute, real cute.
[crowd booing]
[upbeat music playing]
[announcer] And their opponent, from Cleveland, Ohio,
weighing in at 199lbs,
Johnny Gargano!
[commentator 2] Fired up as always.
[commentator 1] A heck of a return that shocked the world.
After nine months out of action, and now Johnny Gargano is looking
to pave his way here on Monday Night RAW.
[rock music playing]
[commentator 2] You knew the crowd here in Edmonton would appreciate the pugilism…
[announcer] And his Tag Team partner, from Quebec, Canada,
weighing in at 266lbs,
Kevin Owens.
[growls]
[commentator 1] What an ovation for Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano
as they prepare for the Tag Team competition.
But what strikes me is the fact that Gargano and Owens
made their entrances separately, not a great sign before a Tag Team match.
The Alpha Academy, they are a unit.
[commentator 2] Don't try to drive a wedge.
Let me let you in on something.
Ten years ago, Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano
met each other on a tour in Germany.
They actually--
[commentator 1] They had a make believe tag team.
[commentator 2] They bonded over the mutual love of pandas,
which I appreciate,
and they've been wanting to team up with each other ever since.
Ten years in the making is a tag team between Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano.
[commentator 1] What? They bond over the pandas with celibacy?
Is that what-- They're exciting? I'm curious.
[commentator 2] Could have been Panda Express.
I'd buy that shirt.
[commentator 1] You should hanging out in Reseda,
with the other tourists.
-[commentator 2] I take offence to that. -That was the goal.
If you're from Southern California, you'd be really insulted right now.
[commentators speaking indistinctly]
Alpha Academy right now, as you said, ready to get back on track.
And now, as a tag team. That's when they're at their best.
They had individual struggles, but great teamwork from the Alpha Academy.
Will we see the same from Johnny Gargano and Kevin Owens tonight?
Gable would love to get even.
Coming up short in his bid against Gargano.
And right now, out of the gate,
Gable executing a master class in mat wrestling.
[commentator 1] This match all came about
because the Alpha Academy got a little offended
over the fact that Johnny Gargano provided a distraction
for Austin Theory, which would lead to losing his match up.
[commentator 2] Beautiful hurricanrana.
Chad was also taking offense to the fact that Johnny Gargano
goes by Johnny Wrestling, the Olympic wrestler.
And Chad Gable didn't take that very kindly.
[commentator 1] Of course not. Chad represented the United States.
He truly is a world class wrestler, as is Otis.
Johnny Gargano to come in here and call himself Johnny Wrestling…
That would be like Byron calling himself "Byron Good Commentator."
It's insulting.
-I'm tired of your Insults. -[commentator 1] Good.
In comes Kevin Owens.
There's a lot of beef in the ring right now.
[commentator 2] Uh-oh! 360 plus of Otis.
Owens was around the 260lbs mark in his own right.
[commentator 1] Oh! Owens is a powerful competitor,
so to see him stopped dead in his tracks by Otis makes you--
Oh! The number one guy.
Quick tag! Here comes Gable again.
Gable not faring any better thus far.
Kevin Owens showing he's not just big, he's athletic and fast as well,
a combination you don't often see anywhere.
No one's reminded Gable,
"Hey, last time we were in Canada, you didn't survive me."
"I'm looking to repeat the favor."
[commentator 2] On the cover, shoulders down.
Kick out from Chad Gable.
[commentator 1] And listen. Kevin Owens has sort of reignited his passion
over the past several weeks here on Monday Night RAW,
and Gargano…
[commentator 2] Aha! Choo-choo, Panda Express. Talk about teamwork.
[commentator 1] A little cocky with the cover was Johnny Gargano.
[commentator 2] I appreciate the tag team continuity
between Johnny Gargano and Kevin Owens,
[commentator 1] Right now, attacking Otis is now legal. That takes down Gable.
Look at the power of the number one guy, the Tree Trunk hoisting Johnny up.
Gargano no match for the size and power of Otis.
Oh! Taking his time before letting him down.
Excalibur!
[commentator 2] Can Gargano get back in this?
Come up!
[commentator 2] Welcome back to Monday Night RAW,
Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano vs. the Alpha Academy.
And Johnny Gargano trying to battle his way out of the wrong corner.
[commentator 1] What Gargano lacks in physical stature,
he more than compensates for with heart.
The most passionate competitors in the game,
which is basically the common bond between Gargano and Kevin Owens.
[commentator 2] He's facing the teamwork of Alpha Academy. Great job.
Now underneath the aggression of Otis would have to get to his corner.
[commentator 1] It is a long, long crawl for Johnny Wrestling.
[commentator 2] Gargano is almost there. Crawling. Reaching.
[commentator 1] Oh! Gable at the last second
with a vise-like grip on Johnny's ankle.
[commentator 2] Gargano able to put Gable off…
[groans] Kick rocks Chad Gable.
Here comes Owens.
[commentator 1] Enter, the prize fighter.
[commentator 2] Absolutely going after Chad Gable.
[commentator 1] About the new found intensity that Kevin Owens has tapped into
the last few weeks here on RAW, and we are seeing it on display.
[commentator 2] Defeated Austin Theory,
demolished Ezekiel, went toe to toe with Drew McIntyre.
We're now leveling the Alpha Academy.
[commentator 1] Here we go. Clear the deck.
[whoops] Cannonball.
[commentator 2] This might be it for Chad Gable.
[commentator 1] I think it is it.
[commentator 2] One, two--
Oh, just before three, the kick out from Chad Gable,
[commentator 1] Kevin Owens is undeterred. No hesitation.
Continuing in attack mode.
[commentator 2] Owens perched on the top rope, incoming…
Oh, my God.
Right into the knees of Chad Gable.
[commentator 1] Wherewithal there from Chad Gable.
[commentator 2] Owens hesitated just a moment too long,
perhaps basking in the adulation of the live crowd here in Edmonton.
Let's take another look.
Owens expertly executed Swanton Bomb.
But Gable a step ahead.
[commentator 1] Now, Gable looking to go to the air,
in his own respect.
Off the top rope, but nobody home.
Superkick counter.
Elbow delivered by Owens, looking for the stunner.
And it's counter after counter, both men scouting so well.
-Ho, ho, ho, when in Canada… -[commentator 2] Sharpshooter!
-The Scorpion Deathlock. -[commentator 1] And no way out at all.
Desperate to get to the ropes is Chad Gable.
[commentator 2] No escape for Gable.
[commentator 1] Keep an eye on the big man who just nearly bulldozed the official.
Suck it!
[commentator 2] Otis saved this for the Alpha Academy.
[commentator 1] Perhaps milliseconds away from the tap.
Alpha Academy still in it.
Gargano reaching for the tag from Kevin Owens.
Otis doing the same for Chad Gable.
Gargano, the legal competitor.
[commentator 2] Doing a great job taking Otis off the apron.
[commentator 1] Very smart strategy for Gargano.
The tag was made.
I'm not sure if Gable is aware Kevin O is the legal competitor for his team.
[commentator 2] But Gargano softening Chad Gable up.
Now, Owens all the way up…
Swanton Bomb across the chest. One, two…
Oh!
[commentator 2] Could've sworn he had him.
[commentator 1] Unbelievable testament to the toughness of Chad Gable.
Owens is probably in a little bit of disbelief.
[commentator 2] Twice now, Kevin Owens was certain this match was over.
First the Sharpshooter, then the Swanton.
What does Owens have left in his arsenal?
[commentator 1] I have a good idea.
How about a pop up power bomb?
Beautiful counter.
[all groaning]
-Wow. -[commentator 2] Tag made by Gargano
from the outside.
I'm not sure if he did catch him.
Gable reverses, Northern Light Suplex.
[commentator 1] It doesn't keep Gargano on the mat.
[commentator 2] More to come, over the top.
And now, Otis back on the apron.
And now, Otis the legal competitor for the Alpha Academy.
[commentator 1] This is not where Gargano wants to be under any circumstance.
In the electric chair. Gable making the climb to the top turnbuckle.
Good night, Johnny.
[commentator 2] Out goes Johnny Gargano.
[commentator 1] That is it.
[commentator 2] Oh! No, it is not it.
Owens keeps this one alive before being flattened by Otis.
Otis still the big man in the ring and letting Kevin Owens know it.
[commentator 1] Owens all the way to the outside-- Otis there right after--
Oh! To finish the job.
[commentator 2] But it is Chad Gable and Johnny Gargano legal in the ring.
You see the wheels are turning, man…
-No, no… -…of the big man.
The number one guy, has big plans for Owens.
[commentator 1] I would have checked that.
Super kicked by Owens, Otis still standing.
[commentator 2] Oh, no.
Look out, there's a crazed look in the eyes of Kevin Owens.
[commentator 1] Off the barricade? Are you kidding me?
[commentator 2] Oh! Elbow to the table.
[commentator 1] That is it. That is it. No one's getting up.
Gargano and Gable are still inside the ring.
-This is mayhem. This is chaos. -[commentator 2] Take a look again.
[commentator 1] Kevin Owens sacrificing his own safety to take out Otis.
[commentator 2] Guys, this match continues on.
Gargano and Gable are set to be in a one-on-one match right now.
[commentator 1] And right now, momentum is with Johnny Gargano.
Gargano has defeated Chad Gable before.
Can he make it twice? Right here on RAW?
[commentator 2] There's still money in the bank.
Theory is here, Austin Theory.
[commentator 1] The same thing Gargano did to Theory last week.
And now Gable, looking to take it--
-Oh! Cliffhanger DDT-- -Shoulders down. One, two--
Oh!
It's all right.
[commentator 2] Despite the interference from Austin Theory,
Johnny Gargano is still in this match.
[commentator 1] Owens and Otis have not moved on the outside.
This this Tag Team match still rolls on.
Watch Theory, watch Theory!
[commentator speaking indistinctly]
-But this time, Gargano has a counter. -[commentator 2] Superkick to the chin.
Now Chad Gable getting his offense going,
Ooh! Final! For DDT!
-One, two, three! -[bell dinging]
What a win for Johnny Gargano and Kevin Owens.
[announcer] Here are your winners!
The team of Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano!
[commentator 2] We talked about the renewed passion
we have seen lately from Kevin Owens.
And I'm sure Johnny Gargano didn't hurt the cause.
Fantastic teamwork.
Able to overcome not only the Alpha Academy
but in appearance and attempted interference
by Mr. Money in the Bank. Austin Theory.
[commentator 1] And Austin Theory frustrated yet again.
And tonight, the night belongs to KO and Johnny Wrestling.
[rock music playing]
[crowd cheering]
Excuse me, AJ.
Before your match with Sami Zayn,
can you please explain to us why exactly
you rejected the Judgment Day's offer to join them last week?
Has everyone forgotten what Judgment Day did to me?
To get respect, you've got to give respect.
I've been on my own for a while now. And…
[crowd booing]
Things haven't worked out so well, have they?
Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! I come in peace.
It's me, Finn, your friend.
And we all know the importance of having a few friends around here, right?
Look, the Judgment Day, we've achieved so much already.
But with you…
AJ and Finn, together…
Dude, we could change this business again.
All right. All right. Look. Hear me out.
You've got a match tonight with Sami Zayn, right?
-Yeah. -Sami Zayn has backup with Solo, right?
-I guess. -So…
As your friend, the Judgment Day, we would like to once again
offer you an olive branch.
[scoffs]
-Watch my back? -Yeah.
I'll watch my own back.
[commentator 2] Styles and Sami Zayn still to come.
And look at the size of The Colossus of Monday Night RAW.
[commentator 1] That's right. He needs only one friend, MVP.
We will see the Nigerian giant Omos
in the ring on RAW next.
[crowd] Three, two, one!
[commentator 1] Everybody is awaiting the arrival of Stone Cold Steve Austin.
-Look out, he's behind. -Austin came from the crowd.
[commentator 1] Stone Cold. It's like a man possessed.
Mike Tyson on his feet for Austin 3:16.
The Rock is gonna go coast to coast here.
Austin fights back!
Stone Cold Stunner!
The Rock is gone!
Stone Cold is going to Wrestlemania!
[crowd chanting]
[commentator 2] Witness the start of the road
to Wrestlemania at Royal Rumble in San Antonio, Texas, on January 28th.
Tickets available Friday, September 30th at ticketmaster.com.
[commentator 1] The Alamodome is going to be rocking
for the Royal Rumble, tickets this Friday.
What happened out there?
I thought you two were the masters of the Gable method of success.
Where was the success?
Look, my number one guy Otis.
He hasn't been 100% since throwing down
with that moron Braun Strowman on SmackDown.
All right, if it weren't for that two-ton doofus
poking his nose in our business all the time,
I would've schooled those two fools tonight, right here in Canada.
But you know what, Chad?
It would have been good to know that before this happened to my jaw,
But you know what, we gotta get even
because Johnny Gargano is not gonna embarrass me twice in a dump like Canada.
And you know what else?
[phone vibrating]
Hello?
It's for you.
It's for me?
-Yeah. -The master.
I am in high demand.
-Cello? -[Braun] Two-ton doofus, huh?
I bet you think you real funny?
Well, I can promise you, next Monday Night,
you're not gonna be laughing.
Because the monster of all monsters is challenging you to a match
in your hometown of St. Paul, Minnesota.
That way, they don't have to fly your body home for your funeral.
[hesitating] Shoosh… Shoosh, please.
You got this, Chad.
But, Otis, Johnny Gargano.
-He tried to Big Dog you out there. -Big Dog.
-You need to let him know who you are. -Yeah!
-What you represent, what you're gonna do. -Oh, yeah!
-Yeah! -Because next week,
It's gonna be the Tree Trunk Otis versus Johnny Wrestling.
But guess what? It's gonna be his last match.
Because of you. You're gonna make it his last match.
And it's going to be the end
of his very short and sad career.
Yeah!
[commentator 1] Gable looking understandably nervous
taking on Braun Strowman on Monday.
But speaking of big man, absolute giant Omos
in the ring right now, it isn't just his stature.
It isn't just his stock size.
It's also this man to our right.
MVP that that has added weapons to Omos. Welcome to commentary.
Thank you, shout out to our crackpot crew
for getting this table reconstructed in time for my arrival.
When I take a seat at the table, it has to be proper.
[commentator 2] I want to ask you about the battle,
we've seen the constant dominance from Omos.
We just heard from Braun Strowman.
What have you made of the dominance the monster among all monsters
has conducted ever since returning to the WWE?
[MVP] We're talking about Omos, the 7' 3", 403lbs Nigerian giant.
That's what we're talking about right now.
[commentator 1] Look at this. Omos handily works over the Maple Syrup Kid
and the Ultimate Hoser.
[commentator 2] Greg Lester rebounded off the apron.
[commentator 1] Takedown! To the ground!
Come on, take off.
It's a beauty. Way to go. [laughs]
-Wow. -That's just a little size 18 boot.
[commentator 1] Omos just kicked this poor young man in the soul.
Stepping over the top rope, full speed.
[MVP] 403lbs of momentum just crushed that poor boy's soul.
[commentator 2] Tell me, what is it that you do to motivate Omos?
How do you draw this killer instinct out of him?
[MVP] I remind him that his ancestors said
he was anointed to be the greatest thing ever
come out of Nigeria, and he's on his way.
[commentator 2] Poor Joey Gibson,
trying to get back to his feet and regrets it immediately.
[MVP] You see that intensity? He's turned it up.
Omos now realizes what his destiny is.
And he's taking steps every day to do things like this.
[commentator 2] Great! Good chiropractor on standby.
[MVP] I think his back was adjusted very nicely.
[commentator 2] Okay.
[commentator 1] Once more through the canvas.
[MVP] And we're done here, gentlemen.
-[referee] One, two, three! -[bell dinging]
[MVP] Omos! Omos!
[announcer] Here is your winner!
The Nigerian Giant, Omos!
[commentator 2] Always nice to have an expert like MVP join the conversation.
MVP said Omos is making a statement right now,
putting everybody on notice.
[commentator 1] Omos now on the warpath.
The match is over. MVP, what…
[MVP] Braun may be the monster among monsters,
but there is only one giant in the WWE.
[commentator 2] Double down, Pete!
[commentator 1] At least we got the headset.
We just got this table back together.
You know what? It's fine. Fine. Go for it.
I'll find a seat in the front row.
[commentator 2] Greg Lester now laid on top.
-[MVP] Show them what you got! -Look at the size of this human being.
-Who's the king? -[commentator 1] Stand away!
Who's the king?
-Who's the king? -[Omos grunting]
[commentator 2] Simply showing everybody that he is the giant
on Monday Night RAW.
[commentator 1] Pure statement of dominance.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Miz-Force, you are supposed to be elite security!
Professional. The best of best! Of course.
Of course. This is the best security Canada has--
He's here. I think…
[crowd cheering]
[helmet clattering]
[groans]
Oh! Stop! No! [grunts]
[groaning]
[crowd chanting]
[commentator 2] We are in the house that Gretzky built.
That's right. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Home of the Oilers!
Some of the greatest hockey teams of all time.
Just moments ago, someone in a uniform that The Miz didn't want to see.
It wasn't Gretzky. It wasn't Messier.
It wasn't Jari Kurri.
It was this maniac who has been stalking the A-lister for weeks.
How can we not keep The Miz safe?
[commentator 1] Watch what Dexter Lumis does to The Miz.
He breaks a hockey stick over the back of The Miz
and then proceeds to essentially put The Miz to sleep.
[commentator 1] And I still don't know how to explain
what we continue to see from Dexter Loomis.
[commentator 2] Obsession. That's what we're seeing from Dexter Lumis.
Right now in the ring is NIkki A.S.H.
[commentator 1] Nikki looking to right the ship on her career.
Hasn't exactly had a great deal of success recently,
but it could all turn around tonight.
[soft music playing]
[commentator 2] Uh-oh! What? Wait a minute.
Wait a damn minute.
The Poison Pixie is on Monday Night RAW.
[commentator 1] Unbelievable.
[bell dinging]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Making her way to the ring from Anaheim, California.
Candice LeRae!
[commentator 2] For those of you unfamiliar, Candice LeRae,
one of the most decorated female superstars in the game,
the wife of Johnny Wrestling, Johnny Gargano,
who we just saw compete moments ago,
and it appears that Candice LeRae is on Monday Night RAW.
[commentator 1] This is incredible.
[commentator 2] The crowd can't believe it.
I think Nikki A.S.H. panicked when she saw that name on the screen.
Still shell-shocked.
[commentator 2] Talk about a superb addition to the women's division.
A competitor in the same vein as Johnny Gargano, as a Kevin Owens,
who honed her craft traveling the globe, Candice LeRae is driven by passion.
[commentator 2] The pressure is on Candice LeRee.
Can you deliver your first night on RAW?
[commentator 1] Tricky move from Nikki A.S.H.
Trapping her in the ring apron.
[commentator 2] Nikki has no intention of allowing Candice
to make her own name at Nikki's expense.
[commentator 1] You see how quickly Nikki got over the shock
of witnessing Candice LeRae here on RAW.
Has turned that shock into being ultra aggressive.
[commentator 2] Another day at the office for Nikki A.S.H.
A former RAW Women's champion,
able to weather the early onslaught of LeRae, a Tag Team champion.
[commentator 1] Roll up, shoulders down, kick out Nikki A.S.H.
Also Tag Team champions with Rhea Ripley.
That tag team falling apart.
[commentator 2] LeRae unleashing all over Nikki.
-[referee] One, two-- -[Candice grunts]
She is not going to let this moment pass her by.
Nikki A.S.H., the last few weeks been looking for that spark.
To get back on the winning track to your point.
But tonight, so far, the momentum with Candice LeRae.
[commentator 1] Looks like the Poison Pixie
intends on extinguishing the spark in Nikki A.S.H.
Candice now making the climb up the ropes.
Nikki in jeopardy.
[commentator 2] Nikki now to meet Candice on the middle rope.
The outcome will not be pleasant here.
[commentator 1] This is always the criticism of Nikki A.S.H.
Why brag at the wrong time, and it costs her, shoulders down.
-Three count for Candice LeRae. -[bell dinging]
What a return.
[announcer] Here is your winner, Candice LeRae!
[commentator 2] What a debut on Monday Night RAW
for the Poison Pixie.
Mrs. Wrestling, Candice LeRae.
A swinging neck breaker from the second rope
would ultimately be the demise of Nikki A.S.H. tonight.
A shocking arrival and an impressive win for Candice LeRae tonight in Edmonton.
[commentator 1] The Women's Division was stacked already.
How about the addition now of Candice LeRae?
This is going to be fun.
[commentator 2] Candice LeRae, Damage CTRL.
Everything upside down right now on Monday Night RAW.
Looks like a collapse from Nikki A.S.H.
[commentator 1] She even ripped her mask off.
She's in tears.
Of course, the return of Candice LeRae, absolutely huge news.
But the biggest news right now in the WWE universe,
Logan Paul vs. the Head of the Table, Roman Reigns,
and anything involving Logan Paul,
you know, on social media, it's going to be huge.
[Logan speaking]
[upbeat music playing]
[commentator 2] Logan Paul full of confidence,
because he's going to need it
at Crown Jewel when he takes on Roman Reigns
for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
[commentator 1] Logan Paul. Give him all the credit in the world.
He has all the confidence in the world.
But can he do what many have deemed impossible?
Unseat the undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns?
We'll find out at Crown Jewel.
[commentator 2] Up next though, it is AJ Styles.
Talk about The Bloodline.
It's not just about Roman Reigns but Sami Zayn will defend The Bloodline
against the Phenomenal One.
On RAW next.
[commentator 2] Last Saturday, our own Bianca Belair
was on College Game Day, a proud member of the Vols nation.
They took on Florida. Byron, how'd that go?
[commentator 1] My Gators fell a little short, but you know what?
Congratulations to the Tennessee Volunteers.
Congratulations to the EST
on an incredible experience on College Game Day.
[commentator 1] Congratulations to Pat McAfee
-for not getting beat up by Lee Corso. -[commentator 2] Yeah, good point.
Trust each other, right? I know you guys trust me.
Trust me. AJ, he's gonna come around.
Excuse me. Guys.
Damian, do you think you'll be, maybe,
holding a little back in your match tonight
against your former friend Matt Riddle?
What's with the dumb ass questions?
Really, what am I supposed to say to that?
"Yeah, I'm gonna hold back"? Of course not.
Not only am I not gonna hold back, but I'm gonna have zero remorse
for what I do to Riddle tonight.
-Zero. -You said it yourself, "Former friend."
You see this? There's nothing former here.
This is my crew.
This is my family.
Rhea has said it time and time again.
The Judgment Day, we run Monday Night RAW.
And as far as I'm concerned,
the only thing I see Riddle running is his brain into the clouds, like always.
I mean, look at this past year, he spent most of it pretending to be somebody else.
And now Seth Rollins has him so confused that he thinks he's back in the UFC.
Yo, Riddle, you're not a Viper.
You're not a cage fighter anymore.
And you're, sure as hell, not my friend.
Tonight, like everyone else, you, Riddle, will fall.
While The Judgment Day will rise. Nothing personal, bro.
[all laughing]
Oh, man, we rule, huh?
[commentator 2] Nothing like having a group behind your back.
Nothing like belonging.
[commentator 1] Nothing like being an Honorary Uce.
[commentator 2] That's right. Another man who knows about being part of a group,
being proud to be part of something, others having your back.
Sami Zayn alongside Solo Sikoa,
Bloodline in the house on Monday Night RAW.
[bell dinging]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Solo Sikoa,
from Montreal, Quebec, Canada,
Sami Zayn!
[commentator 1] I've never been in front of an angry tiger
or a starving bear or anything like that.
But being in front of the Head of the Table
on Friday Night SmackDown!
And he has an angry look in his eye.
I imagine that was a similar feeling
to what Sami Zayn felt looking at that.
I want you take that shirt off.
[crowd gasping]
Take the shirt off!
J…
You ain't ever gonna wear a Bloodline shirt ever again.
Because I got you a new one.
[crowd cheering]
You did this?
[crowd cheering]
Anything you want to say?
I acknowledge you, Tribal Chief.
[crowd cheering]
[commentator 2] Sami Zayn arrives tonight feeling on top of the world.
Sami's finally received the acknowledgement he so desired.
Let's talk about the relationship.
The budding relationship between Sami Zayn and Solo Sikoa.
A symbiotic relationship, Solo seems to watch Sami's back.
And it seems almost like Sami wants
to take Solo under his wing and teach Solo the ropes in a way.
[commentator 2] He has the experience, but another man full of experience,
the Phenomenal One on Monday Night RAW.
[upbeat music playing]
[announcer] And his opponent from Gainesville, Georgia,
weighing in at 218lbs,
the Phenomenal, AJ Styles.
[commentator 2] Phenomenal One wasn't too impressed with the gift
that Sami Zayn received on Friday Night SmackDown, courtesy of the tribal team.
[commentator 1] Let's call it what it is.
AJ Styles took it upon himself to rain on Sami Zayn's parade.
This was classless. This was unnecessary of AJ Styles
to try to bring Sami down
when Sami was sitting on top of the world.
[commentator 2] Sami basically said, "Okay, you disrespect my shirt,
my promotion, you disrespect The Bloodline."
And AJ Styles sent a response.
"Listen, you got a problem with me, Sami?"
"Bring it. Bring Solo Sikoa with you."
[commentator 1] Sami stepped up to the plate.
Sami showing that he will proudly represent The Bloodline.
Sami will fight on behalf of The Bloodline
because Roman Reigns being disrespected is something Sami simply won't stand.
[commentator 2] Some say Sami successfully sucked up to The Bloodline,
earned him the official status of Honorary Uce.
[bell dinging]
[commentator 1] One thing about the Head of the Table, Roman Reigns,
he does not tolerate failure.
A lot of pressure on Sami Zayn tonight defending The Bloodline.
[commentator 2] AJ Styles. Of course, it's more than just a t-shirt,
AJ Styles said it earlier.
He's used to being on his own, trusting himself.
And so when he sees someone as talented as Sami Zayn,
depending on an allegiance with The Bloodline,
AJ doesn't take kindly to that.
[commentator 1] Look at what's happening with Damage CTRL.
The Judgment Day. The Bloodline…
AJ Styles kind of swimming against the stream.
[commentator 2] Look at that, Sami's the one!
Tonight, Sami's the one.
[commentator 1] It's all about Sami. Look at him.
[commentator 2] AJ swimming against the stream, all on his own.
[commentator 1] A waste of time. AJ Styles takes advantage.
[commentator 2] To your point, think about the fact
that we've seen Finn Bálor continuing to try to court AJ Styles,
bring them into the Judgment Day. AJ has been adamant.
"I can do things on my own."
And I think that sparks up emotions,
when he sees someone like Sami and his association with The Bloodline.
[commentator 1] Remember, it used to be Finn Bálor,
Liv Morgan, and AJ Styles against The Bloodline. What happened?
Liv Morgan, champion over at SmackDown!
-Judgment Day. -Against the Judgment Day.
[commentator 2] It happened once.
[commentator 1] They were emotionally united together.
Now he's alone. All by himself.
[commentator 2] AJ Styles has succeeded on his own for the majority of his career.
Cover here by Styles, hooking the leg, kick out from Sami Zayn.
Maybe it would benefit AJ professionally to align himself with the Judgment Day,
perhaps trying to finagle his way into The Bloodline.
I mean, there is strength in numbers here in WWE.
But Styles has had quite the career on his own volition.
What a backdrop by the Honorary Uce.
[commentator 1] Sami's in with the cover,
not even a one, a quick kick out from AJ Styles.
[commentator 2] For better or for worse,
AJ Styles has a great deal of pride in himself.
He's been a singles competitor the majority of his career.
He doesn't feel the need to,
some would say, sell his soul to join in a faction like the Judgment Day.
[commentator 1] Honorary Uce on the second row.
Elbow right between the eyes, to the cover.
Another quick kick out from AJ Styles.
But Sami Zayn talked about mentoring Solo Sikoa.
Well, he has the experience.
He's been everywhere.
Sami Zayn is one of the best in-ring competitors on the WWE roster now.
Kevin Owens said it on Monday Night RAW weeks back.
[commentator 1] Appreciation of Solo, who learned on Friday Night SmackDown,
was apparently sent by the elders of the Samoan dynasty
to help ensure Roman Reigns place on the island of relevancy.
[commentator 2] The street champ, the heaviest hitter in the family,
Solo Sikoa will be a force to be reckoned with for years in WWE.
Look at Sami go.
[commentator 1] Oh, my God. Unbelievable.
-[commentator 2] Got it all. -[commentator 1] Wow.
As I was saying, Sami Zayn continues to rock the Honorary Uce shirt.
Wiping out AJ Styles in the process.
[commentator 2] That shirt means a lot to Sami Zayn.
He is on fire tonight against AJ Styles.
Confident, looking for the cover again.
Another quick kick out from AJ.
[commentator 1] In Sami's mind, he's thinking,
"Man, I can't wait to beat AJ Styles,
return to Friday Night SmackDown and brag about it
to the entire Bloodline, to Roman Reigns."
-Easier said than done. -You're exactly right.
You want to stay in the good graces of the Head of the Table.
It's a great professional move.
[commentator 2] Styles having something to say about that!
Wow, knee to the back of the neck of Sami Zayn.
[commentator 1] Sami is on Dream Street for the moment.
Can AJ capitalize?
AJ Is looking to end this right here and now.
Sami had it scouted, preventing the Styles Clash from being executed.
Shot delivered by Zayn now from behind…
[commentator 2] A beautiful move, loading up Sami Zayn.
-[commentator 1] …by Styles. -To the cover.
A kick out from Sami Zayn.
[commentator 2] On the flip side, imagine if Sami Zayn…
has to go back to The Bloodline after suffering a loss to AJ Styles.
[commentator 1] That's the last thing he wants.
AJ Styles… looking for that attack moment.
And here it is, over the top, cracking the Honorary Uce.
He's out!
[referee] …two, three!
[commentator 1] Welcome back to an incredible match
here in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
It's AJ Styles vs. Sami Zayn.
The Honorary Uce defending the honor of The Bloodline.
[commentator 2] AJ blocking the attempts of Zayn!
Counter to a counter.
[commentator 1] It actually continued throughout the break.
Take a look at this. Sliding knee from Styles.
Absolutely brains Sami Zayn.
But here's where Sami regained control.
-Listen… -[thuds]
Tremendous impact in the turnbuckle,
driving all the wind out of Styles
who managed to find his way back into the battle.
Almost a miracle that Styles is still in this match after that impact.
[commentator 1] The forearm connects. Sami Zayn on wobbly legs.
[commentator 2] Thinking Phenomenal Forearm is AJ Styles.
[commentator 1] Styles licking his chops, ready to strike.
[commentator 2] Sami out of the way just in time.
[commentator 1] That's counter. Look at this, shoulders down.
Beautiful jump from AJ Styles. Kick out just in time from Sami Zayn.
[commentator 2] Suplex into the turnbuckle.
Nasty landing for Zane.
[commentator 1] This has been a physical chess match from two veterans.
Offense, defense, beautiful counters.
See Solo Sikoa of The Bloodline on the outside.
[commentator 2] What's going on in the mind of Solo?
-That's what I'd love to know. -[commentator 1] Later tonight,
Matt Riddle vs. Damian Priest of The Bloodline.
[commentator 2] The Judgment Day.
[commentator 1] I'm just looking at The Bloodline.
You're right. The Judgment Day behind Damian Priest.
Right now, The Bloodline on the mind of AJ Styles.
[commentator 2] He's chosen to go at it alone.
[commentator 1] Styles is having words with Sikoa
as he turns his attention back to Sami--
Oh! Big boot! Blue Thunder Bomb.
Sami's gonna do it.
[crowd booing] One, two--
[commentator 1] Not quite, more fight left in the Phenomenal One.
[commentator 2] Sami Zayn thought he had Styles beat.
I think we all thought Styles was beat in that moment.
[commentator 1] Sami Zayn able to connect with the boot
and deliver the Blue Thunder Bomb driving Styles down.
He got about 2 and 9/10ths, but not quite enough to end this one.
[commentator 2] AJ Styles, an absolute pit bull.
Sami Zayn's being reminded of that tonight.
You want to defend The Bloodline, you want to be Honorary Uce,
you better finish this veteran. That's no easy task.
[commentator 1] Styles continuing to swing,
continuing to try to thwart whatever plans Sami Zayn had in mind.
[commentator 2] Sami is a master strategist,
so it's very difficult to plan for what Sami has.
-Oh, my God! -My God! Cover here.
[commentator 2] Trying to get the shoulder down.
That final second, milliseconds may have saved AJ Styles.
[commentator 1] Sami Zayn reaching deep into his arsenal.
It was sort of a modification of the Orange Crush maneuver.
Let's take another look at this.
Hoisting Styles up, suplex into a--
Sit up powerbomb again.
A modification on a legendary maneuver.
But AJ able to escape before three.
[commentator 1] It took a fraction of a second,
that left leg underneath the shoulder bought AJ Styles just enough time--
Oh!
[commentator 2] Having no time to recover,
Zayn giving chase and brutalizing the Phenomenal One.
[commentator 1] Sami Zayn trying to leave no options for AJ Styles,
willing to accept a count out victory right now.
[commentator 2] This is brilliant.
This is brilliant. You keep the Head of the Table happy.
You pick up a W, put a few bucks in your pocket.
[commentator 1] So, up to eight, Styles has got to speed it up.
One second left, just makes it in time.
[commentator 2] Styles is weakened
and just crawled right back into the lion's den.
Styles is-- Oh, Cradle!
[commentator 2] Kick out from Sami Zayn.
Say what you want about kissing up to the Head of the Table,
being part of Bloodline brought something out of Sami.
That's Byron you're talking to.
I never said anything about kissing up to anybody.
We're talking about the Honorary Uce.
[commentator 2] How about the physicality we're seeing from Sami,
we're seeing from AJ Styles? What a matchup. Oh!
Pelé Kick!
Unbelievable effort! Who can get up and continue the attack?
[commentator 1] Are you ready for The Bloodline on RAW?
Well, right now it is Sami Zayn defending the honor of The Bloodline
against the Phenomenal One AJ Styles
before the Head of the Table comes to RAW.
It will be a stacked night,
The Bloodline, DX celebrating their 25th anniversary…
A night for the ages.
AJ Styles now looking to escape with a victory.
Sami's in trouble. AJ wants the Styles Clash.
[commentator 1] Nearly pulled it off.
He's fighting for his life, and successfully escapes.
Kicking his way out. Multiple times, he has felt the Styles clash.
[commentator 2] In the corner… He has countered effectively.
[commentator 1] That's the prelude to the end.
Sami lining it up. Stalking Styles.
Helluva Kick on tap.
[commentator 2] Styles instinctively rolling out of the ring.
[commentator 1] Smart. The smart move by AJ Styles.
Realizing what was definitely coming next,
that being a Helluva Kick from the Honorary Uce.
[commentator 2] Having AJ Styles bloody, battered,
trying to fight his way back into this match with Sami Zayn.
[commentator 1] Look at Styles. He can barely stand being held up by the ropes.
Whoa, whoa. Goes for the Calf Crusher.
He's got it locked up.
Gotta keep Sami Zayn away from the ropes.
[commentator 2] You see the pain that's on the face of Sami Zayn.
Can the Honorary Uce make it to the bottom rope?
[commentator 1] Can Styles make Zayn tap out?
[commentator 2] No, don't tap, Sami, you'll be humiliated in front of Roman.
[commentator 1] Almost there.
[commentator 2] Sami, get to the bottom rope.
[commentator 1] Hang in there, Sami.
Look at Styles, trying to maneuver himself.
-The Tribal Chief is watching. -[commentator 2] He's got it!
I think that went through the mind of Sami Zayn.
"I cannot tap and embarrass the Tribal Chief."
[commentator 2] That could have been his motivation.
[commentator 1] I'm sure it was. Which is why I said it out loud.
Can AJ Styles make something happen to a wounded Sami Zayn
who's trying to fight through the pain?
[commentator 2] This could be the critical opening
Styles has been looking for.
Jawbreaker buys Sami a valuable few moments.
AJ not going to be down for long, sunset flip, shoulder…
Shoulders down. Wow, Styles.
Trying to execute it again. If he could just get Sami
He's always behind his legs.
Trying to get in for the Styles Clash.
And Sami's in every time, he's had it scouted.
[commentator 1] They caught-- Styles caught himself on the apron.
[commentator 2] Sami with a fistful of AJ's hair.
A five count, nearly got disqualified.
-[commentator 1] Solo Sikoa! -[commentator 2] Oh, my God!
Ura nage on the apron.
Styles is down, potentially out.
[commentator 1] Solo Sikoa was a bystander this entire match.
Up until that point. The insurance policy of The Bloodline.
Paying dividends to Sami Zayn.
Helluva Kick. You can count to 30.
[crowd] One, two, three!
[bell dinging]
[announcer] Here's your winner! Sami Zayn!
[commentator 2] Huge win for the Honorary Uce.
[commentator 1] It's a shame that you had such a highly competitive matchup
between Sami Zayn and AJ Styles
reach it's conclusion because of the interference of Solo Sikoa.
[commentator 2] Sami Zayn drawing the official's attention
just long enough for Solo Sikoa to strike and strike.
Did he ever! A ure nage on the apron.
Styles recovered.
Ow! Helluva Kick right in the kisser,
and wherever he is on the island of relevancy,
the Tribal Chief no doubt grinning from ear to ear.
[commentator 1] Perhaps Sami Zayn's kissing up
can continue on Friday Night SmackDown after a victory over AJ Styles.
[commentator 2] It's not kissing up. It's doing the bidding of.
There is one goal. To keep Roman at the top of the mountain.
[eerie music playing]
AJ's night about to go from bad to worse.
[commentator 2] The Judgment Day.
Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio,
and AJ Styles's former friend, Finn Bálor.
[commentator 1] He extended the olive branch
earlier on tonight to AJ Styles to join the Judgment Day.
AJ, AJ.
AJ, it pains me to see you like this, bro.
And I can't help but think that if you had have accepted our earlier offer
that the outcome of this match may have been a little bit different.
You deserve so much better than this, AJ, you deserve it, man.
So seeing as I'm a fair and generous person…
I'm asking you, as a friend,
to rise up and join the Judgment Day.
[crowd booing]
[mouthing] Come on.
[commentators laughing]
[commentator 2] Defiant in defeat. Styles refusing to join the Judgment Day.
And now Styles being assaulted.
[commentator 1] A decision AJ Styles will no doubt regret tomorrow.
And for weeks and potentially months to come.
The Judgment Day offered the olive branch to Styles,
but AJ just too proud to take the opportunity.
[commentator 2] I respect AJ Style's pride, but-- Oh, no, God.
This could cost Styles in a major way.
This could cost Styles his career.
Oh, no!
[crowd booing]
I could have ended your career, AJ.
I could have ended it all right now, but I'm your friend.
And that's not what friends do.
[crowd chanting] You won't do it! You won't do it!
[commentator 2] Another message from the Judgment Day.
Bálor continuing his campaign to convince AJ Styles
to join the Judgment Day.
[commentator 1] That's another emphatic "no" from AJ Styles.
Led to a beating on top of the match.
[rock music playing]
The Judgment Day is not finished tonight.
That's right. Former friends, now foes,
Matt Riddle, Damian Priest face off for the first time ever.
Will the Original Bro be able to stop the Judgment Day?
We'll find out, next.
[commentator 1] Usually, when a wrestling superstar
enters the Guinness Book of World Records,
it's for most wins, most titles. Not John Cena.
He enters with 650 wishes granted for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
We couldn't be more proud.
[commentator 2] No secret that Make-A-Wish is a very, very important part
of John Cena's life's work.
As hard as the franchise of WWE works in front of the cameras,
he works twice as hard behind the cameras.
Congratulations to John Cena for this amazing accomplishment.
[commentator 1] Think of all the lives, 650 lives that have been impacted.
650 lives that have been transformed
by having an opportunity to meet John Cena.
Once again, congratulations, John Cena, and you know he's going to continue
adding to this incredible accomplishment.
[singing indistinctly]
Hey, Candice!
I hope you shut Bayley up at Extreme Rules.
Girl, I am, but congrats on your win. You're so great.
-Thank you. -Ding dong! Why don't you two shut up?
You know, compliments. They're just jealousy in disguise.
-Mmm. Yeah. -And bullies are just cowards in disguise.
[laughs] Oh, feeling real confident after one victory, huh?
-We can change that. -Hey, you've got Extreme Rules.
-Don't worry about them. -You don't.
Okay, I know you're new, but we're in control.
So if you want to match with Dakota, you're gonna have to wait till next week.
And, Bianca, I'll see you at Extreme Rules.
Okay? We don't have to wait till Extreme.
[all clamoring]
I appreciate that. Candice LeRae makes her debut tonight on Monday Night RAW.
Showing no intimidation when it comes to Damage CTRL.
Speaking of intimidation normally, Chad Gable,
next week we're in St. Paul, Minnesota, would be thrilled about a homecoming,
but he got a phone call that he didn't want to hear from the monster among men,
Braun Strowman, challenging him to a match next Monday.
That's right, Braun Strowman taking on Chad Gable.
You know his number one guy Otis has a match that night,
but even two-on-one, I wouldn't give Chad Gable great odds.
[commentator 1] The number one guy will try his hand in solo competition
against Johnny Gargano.
The Alpha Academy didn't fare well against Gargano and Owens tonight.
Otis looks for a measure of revenge in St. Paul.
[commentator 2] Otis will be looking for revenge while, tonight,
Damian Priest has promised no mercy when it comes to his impending match up
with Matt Riddle, and we'll find out what the fallout from that match will be,
next week, when RAW comes to us live from St. Paul, Minnesota.
♪ Bro ♪
[upbeat music playing]
[bell dinging]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Making his way to the ring, the Original Bro.
Matt Riddle!
[commentator 1] Damian Priest making it very clear
that Matt Riddle is no longer my friend.
No longer my bro.
He's just another enemy in the way of the Judgment Day.
Matt Riddle all smiles, as always, headed to the ring.
[commentator 2] It would appear that Riddle is unfazed
by the comments of Damian Priest,
[commentator 1] Is Riddle even paying attention?
-Maybe not. -Maybe that's a good thing.
-Oh! So many things flying. -Giraffes, I love giraffes.
[commentators speaking indistinctly]
Eyeing down of Judgment Day,
preparing to battle his former friend, Damian Priest.
[commentator 2] That's right. January 28th,
San Antonio, Texas, Royal Rumble!
Get your priority pass.
[commentator 1] Tickets available this Friday,
but the priority passes are available right now.
Go to onlocationexp.com/wwe to get your priority pass.
[commentator 2] First time ever,
Damian Priest one-on-one with Matt Riddle here tonight on RAW.
[crowd chanting] Bro!
[commentator 1] The "Bro" chants beginning to reverberate here in Edmonton.
The psychological shortcoming Damian is going to have to overcome,
and we know that Riddle feeds off the live WWE fans.
[commentator 2] That's what Damian said about joining Judgment Day,
that he's tired of worrying about what the fans thought.
Worrying about the fan energy.
He says he wants to rely on himself and Judgment Day to be successful.
[commentator 1] We've also seen the last weeks,
we've seen the relationship with Finn Bálor and AJ Styles
obviously hit a block on the road.
We've seen what happened to Dominik.
It seems when you join the Judgment Day, nothing else matters.
Outside relationships no longer matter.
It's all about the Judgment Day.
[commentator 2] Because the Judgment Day exists as a unit with one singular focus,
destroying WWE from within,
tearing down your idols and stepping into the place
currently occupied by your favorites.
The Judgment Day, four people, one goal.
[commentator 1] Was couple of weeks ago, Riddle was even offered an opportunity
to join the Judgment Day, which, obviously, he declined.
[commentator 2] And tonight, it went from the kimura to the back,
and that's what you got to worry about with Matt Riddle.
Incredible submission skills. With Damian Priest slamming his way out.
Oh. Right back in.
Underneath the chin, working hard, but no hooks in.
That allows Damian Priest to work his way back to his feet.
REFEREE: One, two--
[commentator 2] Riddle out of the way.
These two do know each other extremely well.
They spent years around each other, were almost inseparable at one point.
[commentator 1] Damian says he has left all of that behind.
It's a matter of-- Will Matt Riddle have the viciousness necessary
to do everything that Damian Priest is clearly willing to do
to win this match?
[commentator 2] We know that Matt Riddle has it in him,
the ability to be brutal, the ability to be intense.
We caught glimpses of it at The Clash at the Castle
in his first encounter with Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
Come the Fight Pit at Extreme Rules,
I have no doubt we are going to see that same Riddle,
if not a more dangerous Riddle than we've ever seen before.
But I also think we'll see a better Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[commentator 2] With such a big match coming up in Extreme Rules,
a Fight Pit match. Wow!
Great blocks and great counters from both men.
Who's going to connect first?
Talk about knowing one another well.
Great exchange of strike attempts from both of these athletes.
-[commentator 1] That would be Riddle. -[commentator 2] Back to his feet quickly.
Successful shot to the derriere.
[commentator 1] I would imagine Seth keeping a close eye on this match up.
Bro connects, Priest in trouble.
To the cover. Kick out from Damian Priest.
Great offense from Riddle.
[commentator 2] Sometimes people get fooled
by Riddle's chill attitude outside the ring.
When it is go time, Riddle goes, Riddle unleashes as he is right now.
[commentator 1] We've seen that for weeks.
[commentators gasp]
[commentator 2] What a kick by Priest, right across the face.
[commentator 1] That just brought Riddle's momentum to a screeching halt,
and now, driving down elbows.
Teaching the MMA fighters something about ground and pound.
The enjoyment of the rest of Judgment Day surrounding the ring.
Trying to embarrass me on my birthday?
-It is Damian Priest's birthday. -He's gonna celebrate tonight.
Triangle, beautiful job from Riddle pulling Damian over the top.
[commentator 2] Priest taking his time recovering, Bálor just--
Took the shot.
Bálor just took the bullet for Priest, and Priest just shut down Riddle
with a right.
He's now hoisting up Riddle on the outside. What the--
Outside! Into the barricade, breaking the back.
[screaming]
[growling]
[commentator 2] Welcome back to Monday Night RAW,
where Matt Riddle has his hands full,
not just with Damian Priest of the Judgment Day,
but the rest of the Judgment Day getting involved throughout this match.
[commentator 1] This is where the real test--
You want more pain?
Yeah, let's get more pain.
[commentator 2] Let's show you what happened before the break here.
Priest spine first, laying out Riddle onto the barricade.
Riddle has been unable to recover ever since.
[commentator 1] Judgment Day outside the ring.
Talk about having eyes in the back of your head.
You have eyes on every side of your head.
To see everyone outside.
Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio, and Finn Bálor
-circling the ring. -[commentator 2] Like diabolical vultures.
[Rhea] Break his back!
Wow, It's all about Damian Priest dismantling Matt Riddle.
Come on!
[commentator 1] I thought he'd have difficulties
going after his former friend.
He has answered them emphatically.
Riddle throwing those combinations, trying to get back in this match.
[commentator 2] Ripcord Knee rocks the jaw of Damian Priest.
[commentator 1] Riddle, back up.
He's been obsessed for weeks with Seth Rollins.
He has him at Extreme Rules.
But tonight, he wants momentum by defeating Damian Priest.
That's a tall order.
[commentator 2] Beautiful job from Riddle.
[commentator 1] He sends Priest to the outside of the ring.
Riddle to follow.
Oh! Kick right to the chest.
Oh, wow!
[commentator 2] High risk. Brutal impact on the outside.
The Original Bro sacrificing his own safety
to take down his opponent, now trying to muscle Priest
back into the ring and finish this thing.
High risk high reward, for the first time,
he has Damian Priest rocked in the center of the ring.
Oh! Beautiful Powerbomb.
[commentator 2] Follow this up with a knee. There it is.
-That might be it. -One, two…
[commentator 1] Just in time, getting that right shoulder up.
[Finn] Come on, Priest.
[commentator 2] Moments ago.
Take a look at Matt Riddle, soaring through the air
and crashing down across the shoulder of Priest.
And watch the impact on this knee from Riddle,
right on the cheekbone of Priest,
but not enough to keep The Punisher down.
Riddle now might be one move away,
one more big move away
from securing a victory over Damian Priest.
I was thinking floating-- Damian Priest!
Crash and burning the barricade on the outside.
-[Finn] That's what you get! -[Riddle groaning]
[commentator 2] Enjoyment from Bálor. Riddle flailing around.
Riddle may have cracked a rib or two.
[commentator 1] Suffering against the barricade.
It looks like a tank full of piranhas.
[commentator 2] Look again at this nasty impact.
Riddle had to experience it now.
Priests ready to add even more punishment. No mercy.
Using the barricades so effectively, right now, Riddle, little laid out.
[commentator 2] On RAW right now, Riddle trying to battle his way back
into this match with Damian Priest.
But he has taken some punishment that would lay out any WWE superstar right now.
[commentator 1] Right now, catch his footing on the top rope.
Here comes Riddle, continuing to soldier forward.
Priest now in jeopardy.
[commentator 2] Hazardous situation for both Riddle and Priest.
On the top rope, gonna get the suplex.
That's it! There it is!
That may have been exactly what Riddle needed
to get back in this fight.
[commentator 2] Can he get the cover? Arm over?
Not enough.
He wasn't able to get his whole body on for the cover.
What a super play.
[commentator 1] It was a long way down.
Fisherman's suplex, executed by Matt Riddle.
Take another look. Different angle. Watch the impact.
Damian Priest's body, wracked with pain.
[commentator 2] Now, Priest crawling to Riddle.
And what has become a battle of attrition
between these two men, who once were the best of friends.
[commentator 1] That knowledge has proved to be an advantage
for both of these superstars tonight.
They know the other's offense,
but they know they have to break each other in order to win.
And that's what they're on their way to doing right now.
[commentator 2] Riddle responding shot after shot.
[commentator 1] But the power advantage still belongs to Damian Priest.
The knee rocks Priest once again.
Oh, thinking knee, but this time,
Riddle's bell rung.
That will ring your bell as well. Kick over the top.
[Rhea] Get him!
Priest out of the way.
Riddle trying to brace himself but lands on the shoulders of Damian Priest.
Not what Riddle wants to be.
[Rhea shouts indistinctly]
[commentator 1] Can he hoist up Priest?
[commentator 2] He's going for it.
Bro Derek!
One! Two!
Oh!
So, so close.
[commentator 1] Crowd here in Edmonton cannot believe it.
Take a look again.
Riddle having the strength at this juncture to deliver Bro Derek,
but not quite enough to cross the finish line.
[commentator 2] Damian Priest and the Judgment Day.
So much success here on Monday Night RAW.
[commentator 1] Rhea Ripley, on the apron.
[commentator 2] Riddle's got to stay focused.
[commentator 1] Momentary hesitation is all it takes.
Rhea Ripley knew exactly what she was doing.
[commentator 2] Now, Damian Priest taking advantage.
[commentator 1] Riddle trying to wiggle free.
He's on his feet!
[commentator 2] Good night, Riddle.
[Rhea] Get him!
[commentator 2] Face first goes the Bro.
One, two, almost three.
[commentator 1] Bálor was ready to celebrate,
as was Dominik and Ripley.
[commentator 2] Put the celebration on hold.
Even after this impact,
Riddle with a little bit more left in the gas tank.
-This match will continue on. -One, two--
[commentator 1] Damian Priest, absolutely furious, but focused.
[commentator 2] Priest might be looking for the chokeslam!
Has the grip cinched in?
No.
-Riddle-- -Let's look at the RKO.
[commentator 2] But right into the reckoning, countered by Riddle.
Oh, right into a jump knee.
Riddle going to his personal place.
With bad intentions for Priest.
[commentator 1] And once again, Judgment Day trying to get involved.
A perfect distraction for Damian Priest.
[commentator 2] Once again on the shoulders of Damian.
Riddle undoes it, continues to fight.
-One, two, three! -That's it!
[commentator 2] Riddle pulled it off!
The Judgment Day pouncing all over Matt Riddle.
No rest for the weary.
Shocking upset for Matt Riddle on Damian Priest,
and now the Judgment Day forcing the Original Bro to pay.
[commentator 2] The numbers game, once again, in favor of the Judgment Day.
[commentator 1] It's always in favor of the Judgment Day.
They attack four on one.
[commentator 2] Matt Riddle, the victim, after a grueling match up.
[commentator 1] Sending him south of heaven, after the match.
[eerie music playing]
[commentator 2 gasps]
Oh, my God.
He's back, he's back, Edge is back.
[commentator 1] Judgment Day better get out of there! Steer!
[commentator 2] Oh, he saw Dominik.
Vengeance on the menu.
From the winner of Superstar.
[commentator 1] Another one for Finn Balor!
And just when they thought they'd done away with Edge, think again.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd cheering wildly]
You have tried to finish me
over and over again,
but I always come back.
[crowd cheering]
Even if it takes me nine years, I come back,
and I got to come back in Edmonton.
[crowd cheering]
In my country.
You see, I don't quit.
So, Finn…
I'm going to challenge you.
At Extreme Rules.
For the first time ever, Edge vs. Finn Bálor.
[crowd cheering]
In an "I Quit" match.
[commentator 2] Wow, the ultimate challenge for Finn Bálor.
[commentator 1] Edge with a shocking return.
And an even more shocking challenge.
Edge locked Finn Bálor at Extreme Rules
in an "I Quit" match.
Edge, will he get his opportunity to bury the Judgment Day at Extreme Rules? ow.