[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, feels like greatness ♪
♪ Woo, greatness ♪
♪ Yeah, feels like greatness ♪
♪ 'Bout to emerge, we on the verge ♪
♪ And it feels like greatness ♪
♪ Woo, greatness ♪
♪ Yeah, feels like greatness ♪
[Kevin Patrick] You're looking live at the MVP Arena in Albany, New York,
where the atmosphere is palpable
as we get crying for Survivor Series: WarGames this Saturday.
Welcome to Monday Night Raw.
-[Kevin Owen's theme music playing] -[crowd cheering]
The Prizefighter is back on Raw.
[crowd cheering]
[Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Kevin Owens.
[Corey] The look on the face of Kevin Owens is a familiar one.
It is the look of that of a man prepared for battle.
[Kevin Patrick] This past Friday night on SmackDown,
it all kicked off between The Brawling Brutes and The Bloodline.
And with the WarGames match on the horizon,
the big question was who would join The Brutes and Drew McIntyre.
And look who stepped up at the perfect time.
Kevin Owens, with one hell of a comeback.
[Corey] A longtime rival-turned unlikely savior,
KO would stand face-to-face with The Head of the Table,
and fireworks would ensue.
[grunts]
[Kevin Patrick] Lots of history between KO and Roman Reigns, but look at this.
Best friends, face-to-face, Owens distracted,
Superman Punch by Reigns.
[Corey] But before Reigns could slam the door,
Owens would deliver a cathartic stunner to his longtime rival,
The Head of the Table, and Kevin Owens' motivations became clear.
[Kevin Patrick] It really does whet the appetite. Get ready for an all-out war
when The Bloodline takes on a motivated team of Sheamus,
Butch, Ridge, Drew McIntyre, and the recently recruited Kevin Owens.
Every single one of them has an axe to grind
with The Bloodline and Roman Reigns.
Let's go to war on Saturday.
This past Friday night on SmackDown,
I joined the WarGames match as the fifth man against The Bloodline.
[crowd cheering]
And I did that for a very good reason.
I did that because of one specific person on that other team.
And I'm not talking about Sami Zayn.
See, because, even with everything we've been through,
I still consider Sami like a brother,
and whatever he's got going on right now is his problem.
No, the person I'm talking about,
the person I'm coming to Survivor Series
for is Roman Reigns.
[crowd cheering]
Roman,
it's been two long years
since you and I faced each other in this ring.
And this Saturday,
I'm coming to remind you just who the hell I am.
[crowd cheering]
I am Kevin Owens.
I am the guy who took you to the limit,
not once, not twice, but three times.
I'm the guy who,
if it wasn't for your Bloodline,
would have ended that history-making title reign of yours
before it even started.
And I'm the guy…
that's coming to WarGames
to take out your entire Bloodline
so that the next time I get a shot at you,
there's nothing stopping me
from being the guy that kicks your ass and takes your title.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting] Kevin Owens!
But now,
last Friday night, I got to go to SmackDown
because I was extended an invitation by some guys,
and I figured, how rude would I be not to return the favor.
So, guess what?
Tonight…
I didn't come alone.
[entrance music playing]
[Corey] Oh, boy!
KO brought the heavy artillery to Monday Night Raw.
-[inaudible] -[crowd cheering]
The Celtic Warrior Sheamus, Ridge Holland and Butch,
The Brawling Brutes, who will join forces with KO this Saturday, are in the house.
-[Drew McIntyre's theme music playing] -[KP laughs heartily]
But it's not just The Brawling Brutes,
The Scottish Warrior's here, too.
And look where they're coming from.
Is this a message for Saturday?
Expect the unexpected
when it comes to The Brutes and Drew McIntyre.
[Corey] I think everyone knows exactly what to expect Saturday, KP.
I think all five members of each team are fully prepared
to stand face-to-face with the other side
and beat the living hell out of each other.
But before we get there this Friday at SmackDown,
we will find out which team will gain the advantage
at Survivor Series in the WarGames match.
[Kevin Patrick] A match all about that crucial numerical advantage
come Saturday's WarGames.
McIntyre and Sheamus will join forces to battle The Usos.
The winning team will secure the advantage,
the numbers advantage
in the WarGames match.
Are you ready for a war?
Albany!
[crowd cheering]
It's…
[both] Fight Night!
Do you smell that, lads? Do you?
There's a banger cooking in the stove,
because this Saturday night is gonna be
one of the most painstaking, unforgiving, career-altering matches
in the history of the WWE.
Because this Saturday night, it's…
[both] WarGames!
[crowd cheering]
The last Friday night…
I told that muppet Sam Zayn
that when he found out who the fifth member was,
the fifth Beatle was, that he'd crap his Ucey little pants,
And now we all know the fifth member is none other than The Prizefighter,
KO!
[crowd cheering]
You know, honestly, I don't remember a time
when Roman Reigns and The Bloodline
weren't holding the top titles in WWE Hostage,
abusing their power,
abusing the numbers game.
Well, this Saturday,
all of that is going to change.
You're looking at five lads that want to rip apart The Bloodline.
Five lads are ready to walk into hell with a smile on their face.
Two rings, two cages,
no bleedin' rules.
Everybody…
are you ready for a war?
[crowd cheering]
[The Judgment Day's theme music playing]
[Corey] Oh!
This could be interesting.
Darkness has descended over Monday Night Raw.
The Judgment Day is here.
[fire crackers explode]
[Kevin Patrick] The question is why.
-Drew, Drew, Drew. -Rhea.
Shut up.
Because the only thing people are gonna be talking about after Survivor Series
is how many people I destroy in the women's WarGames match.
Now, I think you and your little rolling buddies are lost
because this is Monday Night Raw,
the show that the Judgment Day runs
This isn't play night.
Do you want to stand in the ring looking all smacked?
You take that somewhere else.
Over here, you rise and show respect to the Judgment Day.
Yeah, show some respect to the Judgment Day.
And before someone gets hurt, you better go back to SmackDown.
And while you're at it,
tell my deadbeat dad, Rey Mysterio, I said hello.
Oh! You tell him, Dom,
I'm here 'cause I've got a message for AJ Styles
AJ, you've been stealing from me for years.
So at Survivor Series, you're getting taxed.
Finn Bálor, is coming to collect.
And as for you, five clowns…
I hope The Bloodline smash you at Survivor Series.
Oh! Oh!
And before I forget…
next time, you show your ugly mugs on RAW,
the Judgment Day won't be so nice.
Ugly mugs?
Finn Bálor…
my fellow Irishman. How are you doing, lads?
You know, our houses might be only ten miles apart back in Ireland,
but it's two…
two Irishmen, two fighting Irishmen here in America,
they may as well be a million miles apart. See…
I don't respect you, fella.
Because you're the type of plastic Paddy here in America
that I have come to despise.
Plastic paddy?
Plastic p-- What?
Here's a free lesson for you, Sheamus!
Even salt looks like sugar.
And I'm one salty Irish bastard.
You're salty, yeah?
Well, I've been salivating my entire career
to get you in the ring and tear you apart.
one-on-one.
But you know what?
Since we're all here…
And since Albany is in such a good mood tonight…
[crowd cheering]
What don't we do
The Judgment Day versus The Brawling Brutes.
Right here, right bleedin' now?
Oh, yeah? Now you're speaking our language.
We accept.
[Corey] Oh, my goodness!
Are you kidding me?
We are gonna kick off Monday Night RAW with a banger.
The Judgment Day. The Brawling Brutes. They are throwing down.
[Kevin Patrick] They're not waiting for any bell.
They're teeing off inside the ring already.
[Corey] And The Brutes standing tall.
[Kevin Patrick] Let's see if this match is made official.
A six-man Tag Team Match. The Brawling Brutes. The Judgment Day.
What could go wrong? Or right for that matter. It's next.
[Kevin Patrick] The bell rung moments ago. Six man Tag Team Match under way,
The Brawling Brutes against The Judgment Day.
Whereas on Saturday at Survivor Series: WarGames,
it will be 5v5 at WarGames
with one man in each to kick things off for five minutes for the advantage team.
[Corey] Well, since we're talking WarGames, KP,
who better to ask than our guest at the commentary desk right now?
A man who's experienced WarGames firsthand,
and will compete against this Saturday.
Kevin Owens. Kevin, welcome to ringside.
[KO] Thank you. I appreciate that.
I noticed you called him KP.
I'm not sure I'm crazy about that.
You're back to being experience.
[KO] Fair enough.
[KO] I have.
[Kevin Patrick] What can we expect on Sunday?
[KO] There's something real special about having that that big of an area
to beat the hell out of people.
And that much cage to be able to do it with.
So, uh, we can expect chaos, violence and a good time, mainly.
[Corey] Nice. I'm sure we can expect a lot more out of this.
-Out of Sheamus-- -[KO] It's happening right now,
-[Corey] Absolutely. -[KO] Without the cage.
Imagine when the cage is there…
Oh, my God!
Two boots right to the heart of Priest, Sheamus--
Catlike reflexes. See that?
[Corey] Curious to see if The Celtic Warrior
will come flying off the cage this Saturday.
[Kevin Patrick] Lots of history between Damian Priest and Sheamus.
Swing and a miss from the Irishman.
-Here we go again. -[Corey] Oh!
This time connects.
[KO] They know each other quite well.
[Kevin Patrick] KO, why did you answer the call to come back with this team
to take down The Bloodline?
-[KO] Well, like I said, I-I like to go-- -[Kevin Patrick] Sheamus for the victory.
Kick out by Priest.
I like to show up where I'm needed, and they needed a fifth man,
and I need to get to Roman Reigns.
So that's the answer right there.
[Corey] We know your history with Roman Reigns.
But I've gotta ask, Kevin, you've got a long history.
Just minutes ago, you admitted that Sami Zayn
is someone you consider a best friend.
How are your teammates supposed to trust you?
[KO] I actually said I'd consider him a brother if you'd paid attention.
But you know what? I've turned on my brother
plenty of times before when he was in my way.
And guess what? I love Sammy's Zayn. I really do.
But he's in my way on Saturday
because he's standing between me and Roman Reigns.
So that should be the answer to my teammates as well.
[grunting]
[Kevin Patrick] Damian Priest here, teeing off on Ridge Holland in the corner,
[Corey] Big right hand from Priest.
Rocks, Ridge and look at this power from Priest!
Broken Arrow. And now Dominik Mysterio wants a tag.
[KO] Tag him in.
[Corey] Kevin, I need to get your opinion on Dominik Mysterio.
This is the side of this young man we haven't seen until recently.
-[KO] Yeah, like I said… -[crowd booing]
I-I've turned on somebody I consider a brother.
I've turned on partners before.
I would never turn on my father.
My dad, Terry, rules.
I would never do that to him. Just like his dad Rey rules.
One of the greatest of all time.
So that makes Dominik a scumbag in my book,
if that's what you're trying to ask.
[Kevin Patrick] What about chemistry, Kevin,
how exactly can you guys be expected to compete with The Bloodlines?
Given what they're doing, Just piece together.
[KO] Well, I think the fact that if you look at who's on the team,
Yeah, sure, we've never teamed up before. We're not even friends, really.
But look at who's on this team.
That's not a concern to Bloodlines.
They're as tight as it gets.
But look at this,
Butch, Ridge Holland and Sheamus, Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens.
That's about as good as it gets. That's about as tough as it gets.
[Kevin Patrick] A little bit later on tonight, of course,
Asuka, Rhea Ripley, an Advantage Match for the women's WarGame match.
Rhea Ripley, ringside, watching on here as Finn Bálor makes a tag in.
Here comes Dominik Mysterio.
[KO] You think she's gonna try to body slam Drew McIntyre?
[Corey] She's got the potential to do so. We've seen it, body slamming--
[KO] I'll be honest. That's why I'm sitting back here with you guys…
[Corey] Are you sleeping easier at night, knowing that you won't have to deal
with Rhea Ripley inside WarGames?
[KO] Absolutely.
-[crowd chanting] Who's your daddy? -Ah!
See they're chanting, "Who's your daddy?" at Dominik.
I thought Albany was all just asking each other.
[KO] No, no, it's at Dominik because of Rey.
They love Rey, and that's who his daddy is.
[crowd chanting] Who's your daddy?
[KO] Explaining it to KP over there.
-[Corey] Oh, look at that power! -There we go.
[KO] Maybe Ridge Holland is Dominik's-- Is that weird? Let's not go there.
Come on, tag out.
[Corey] Tag is made. Here comes Bálor. Here comes Butch.
[KO] Oh, man! That's a great match-up.
[Kevin Patrick] It certainly is. Indeed, Butch now…
Kick to the cheek of Bálor.
-[Corey] Oh! -[Kevin Patrick] Oh!
-[screaming] -[Corey] Double knees across the arm.
[KO] You know, he wears a knee pad, but it's not over his knee.
It serves no purpose.
[Corey] Great. Great defense, played by Dominik Mysterio.
[Kevin Patrick] Butch intervenes.
[Corey] What's the game plan as pertains to Butch?
-You just let Butch run wild? -[KO] I would say so.
I'd say the game plan is let Butch get in that match as long as possible
and let him do as much damage as he can.
[Corey] Butch, of course, has experience inside WarGames.
[KO] A lot of experience.
[Corey] No doubt about it. Might be the X factor.
Oh! Bálor taken down. Fujiwara Armbar.
[Kevin Patrick] Working the left arm, dragged out by Damian Priest.
Butch now in a tough spot. Off the apron!
[Corey] Can the Brutes fight their way back into this?
[crowd booing]
[man] Come on. Butch!
[Kevin Patrick] We're five days away from Survivor Series: WarGames,
where The Brawling Brutes will go to war against The Bloodline.
Tonight, they're in action in a six-man Tag Team Match
against The Judgment Day. Kevin Owens…
-[KO] Oh, man! -…joining us here on commentary
as Damian Priest goes to work.
[Ridge] You've gotta come!
[Corey] I'm surprised Butch is able to regain any sort of base.
"Might be all," she wrote.
[KO] He doesn't have his legs under him at the moment.
[Corey] Kevin, do you agree with this decision of The Brawling Brutes
to step up to The Judgment Day this close to WarGames,
one of the most brutal matches in WWE?
[KO] I mean, Judgment Day comes out here and calls them out.
What are they supposed to do? Head back up the stairs up top?
No, of course they're gonna do it.
That's what they do. They yell at the beginning.
Fight night. That's the whole thing, you know.
I get it.
[Kevin Patrick] KO, Drew McIntyre said earlier
The Bloodline are holding the top titles in WWE Hostage.
Do you agree with that?
[KO] Yeah, you know, they've earned those.
[Corey] Cover here by Priest.
[Kevin Patrick] Priest to put away. Butch kicks out.
[KO] They've earned those titles,
and I certainly cannot blame anybody for doing
everything they can to hold on to those titles as long as they can.
But, it needs to end at some point. Somebody needs to put an end to it.
And you know what? I've made an entire career
out of accomplishing things that people didn't think I could do.
So why not me?
That's why I'm going after Roman Reigns
to be the guy that ends it all and takes those titles from them, finally.
[Corey] Look at Dominik Mysterio brutalizing a fallen Butch.
Much to the chagrin of the WWE fans here in Albany.
-[KO] You see that? Even a slight-- -[Corey] Oh! Come on!
[KO] That's all Butch needed,
-the slight opening to go. -[Corey] Which is incredibly dangerous.
The same can be said for Bálor-- Oh!
-Panza Jeary rocks thin. -[KO] Get the tag, get the tag!
[Kevin Patrick] Butch is on a tear. Can he make the tag?
-Looking for Sheam-- -[Corey] Oh, Dominik!
[Kevin Patrick] Taken out by Dominik.
[KO] You know, Dominik's getting… he's getting better.
-You know, he's-- -[Corey] Oh, wait a second!
[KO] Some tactic this. It probably helps.
But, you know, the association with Judgment Day,
as dastardly as it may be, is definitely doing something for him.
[Kevin Patrick] You can't deny that.
-[Corey] Completely agree. -[Kevin Patrick] There we go. Tag made!
Here comes racing Ridge Holland.
Putting down Bálor, not once but twice.
-And again. -[Corey] Human battering ram
bouncing the Irishman all over the ring.
Oh!
[Kevin Patrick] Look at the pace, the athleticism.
[Corey] Oh, my God! Goodness!
[KO] Very quickly. Guys, guys!
[Kevin Patrick] Former rookie player Ridge…
[Kevin Patrick] Bálor, now… collected by Ridge.
[Corey] Driven down by Holland.
Priest wants to get him some.
[both grunting]
You have to think Roman Reigns and The Bloodline watching on intently.
Bálor, now.
Looking to put away Ridge Holland.
[Corey] Kevin, what sort of advice have you been able to offer
to your teammates preparing you for this Saturday?.
Anything that you're willing to disclose.
I wouldn't want you to give away any secrets.
You know, I really don't think they came to me looking for advice,
and I haven't given them any. I don't think they need any.
These guys have all been through wars of their own
-even if it wasn't within WarGames. -[crowd cheering]
They know exactly what they're getting into,
even without having been in the match, in the first place.
[Kevin Patrick] Look at the trepidation on the face of Dominik Mysterio.
[KO] Where is he going?
-Dom! -[Corey] Get out of Dodge.
[heavy metal music playing]
[Corey] Uh-oh!
[KO] Uh-oh! He didn't get far.
[Corey] Dominik unceremoniously sent back inside the ring.
The OC has arrived.
Bálor and Styles will collide this Saturday,
but The Celtic Warrior having his way with Dominik Mysterio in the corner,
[Kevin Patrick] He certainly is. Finally caught Dominik.
Backbreaker now to the younger Mysterio, as The OC watches on.
-[Corey] Uh-oh. -[Kevin Patrick] Ha-ha.
[Corey] Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide for the young Dominik.
Here we go.
[Kevin Patrick] Sheamus looking for a 10 Beats Of The Bodhrán.
Can't get it done. Damian Priest helping out Dominik.
-[Corey] Face first. -[KO] Come on, Butch. Here we go.
[Kevin Patrick] Butch, eyeing the prize.
Caught by Priest.
[KO] Ooh… very nice.
[Corey] Butch connects with an Enzo Geary.
Priest to the outside.
-Look out! -[Kevin Patrick] Whoa!
Ho, ho, ho!
[Kevin Patrick] Taken out by Bálor.
Now, the two Irishmen can go at it. A war of words earlier on tonight.
[Corey] No way! No way! Kick out! No way!
-[KO] That would have been horrible. -[Corey] Ho, ho, ho! My goodness!
Whew! A little too close for comfort.
[Kevin Patrick] You can hear that a mile away.
[KO] Oh, no. I meant, well, you know.
There we go, back to it.
Let's be real quiet, guys.
10 beats.
[Corey] You don't listen very well, do you, Kevin?
[KO] You're not listening either.
[crowd] One, two, three,
four, five, six,
seven, eight, nine, ten,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20!
[Corey] Okay, now you can talk.
-[indistinct] -[KO] See? Yeah, yeah!
So would you, huh, so would you.
Next time you be quiet.
Dominik doesn't get 20 shots in the chest.
Finish him off, Sheamus! Brogue Kick.
[Kevin Patrick] Dominik Mysterio, back to his feet.
-[Corey] Oh! -[KO] Oh! Brogue Kick.
-[Kevin Patrick] That is it. -[crowd] One, two, three!
-[KO] It is. -[bell dinging]
[KO] Oh, great stuff.
-Hey, Look out! Look out! -[Rome] Here are your winners…
[Corey] Bálor from behind.
No time to celebrate for Sheamus,
[Kevin Patrick] That's okay. His boys are there.
-[Kevin Patrick] The Judgment Day-- -[KO] Drew, you're in street clothes.
His boys got it.
[Kevin Patrick] Team Sheamus just kicking off here, going to work
on Sheamus and The Brawling Brutes.
[Corey] Priest and Sheamus slugging it out in the entranceway.
Kevin Owens is still at ringside at our commentary desk
as Drew McIntyre stands by.
[KO] Guys, Will you excuse me? I gotta go.
[mic thuds]
-[Kevin Patrick] This is absolute mayhem. -[Corey] I thought he'd never get there.
-[Kevin Patrick] Where's KO going? -[Corey] Guess.
-[Kevin Patrick] Uh-oh. -[inaudible]
[Kevin Patrick] Hi, Drew.
Come on, left and right. Come on.
-[Kevin Patrick] KO! Stunner! -[crowd cheering]
[Corey] I can guarantee you.
Kevin Owens has a few of those up his sleeve
for the entire bloodline this Saturday, inside WarGames.
Drew McIntyre working tirelessly.
[Drew] It's nice to have some friends for once.
Usually, I'm a bit of a lone wolf. Now I've got the boys on my side.
And this Saturday, we're gonna do some serious damage to The Bloodline.
[Corey] You got a whole wolf pack running with you.
-I cannot wait. -[Drew] I'm sorry, guys. Yeah, I'm coming.
[Kevin Patrick] What a way to kick off Monday Night RAW.
[Corey] The Brawling Brutes, The Celtic Warrior and KO
versus The Bloodline, Saturday,
Jonny, for weeks now, you've put The Miz's alibis to the test.
Is that what you plan on doing tonight in your rematch against him?
Cathy, It's obvious, the last time I faced the Miz,
he realized he couldn't beat me.
And in typical Mike fashion, he lied, and he used a metal turnbuckle…
and that doesn't sit right with me.
That's why I challenged him to a rematch right here tonight.
-[crowd cheering] -What about Dexter Lumis?
Dexter… [sighs] well…
The only thing I want out of this whole thing with Dexter Lumis
is to do the right thing, to help out an old friend
and to get Dexter what he deserves. But we have a mutual understanding.
I'm not gonna get involved in his business next week,
and he doesn't get involved in mine, tonight.
I want The Miz one-on-one, man-to-man.
No bells, no whistles.
Just Johnny Wrestling versus whatever phony character Miz wants to be tonight.
Right now.
This time make it explode.
-[imitates explosion] Later. -[chuckles]
[Kevin Patrick] Let's go, Johnny Gargano against the A-Lister. Next.
["Parasite" playing]
[Corey] We want to send a special thank you to WWE Hall of Famer
Ozzy Osbourne for "Parasite",
featuring the Berserker Zakk Wylde,
an official theme song of WWE Survivor Series.
It's from the album Patient Number 9, and it's available right now
on Apple Music and Spotify.
-"Parasite", KP, "War Pigs". -[Kevin Patrick] Love it.
[Corey] Ozzy's all over this Saturday Survivor Series. I love it.
[Kevin Patrick] WWE Hall of Famer Ozzy Osbourne.
["Rebel Heart" playing]
[bell dinging]
[Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Cleveland, Ohio, weighing 199 pounds,
Johnny Gargano.
[Kevin Patrick] Johnny Wrestling is in the house
and the WWE Universe absolutely loving it.
[Corey] Johnny Gargano says all he wants is for Dexter Lumis
to get what he deserves from The Miz.
And let's face it, Gargano role in all of this
has forced The Miz to adjust
and last week, an innocent looking A-Lister attempted to tell his truth.
I regret paying Dexter Lumis.
In two weeks, The Miz takes on Dexter Lumis,
And if Dexter wins, you have to pay him
and he finally gets a WWE contract.
This match will be the biggest mistake of his miserable life.
How about you tell them yourself?
[Corey] Yet again, Dexter Lumis would reveal himself.
But fortunately, for the A-Lister and the entire WWE Universe,
Miz was able to escape last week without a scratch.
And I have it on good authority,
Miz is gonna take his pound of flesh out of Johnny Gargano tonight.
[Kevin Patrick] Speaking of the A-Lister…
♪ I came to play, there's a price to pay ♪
[Rome] And his opponent,
residing in Hollywood, California,
weighing 221 pounds,
The Miz!
[Corey] This doesn't look like he's ready--
Johnny, Johnny, Johnny,
I would love to have this rematch with you tonight so I could beat you,
but unfortunately, this week, I injured myself doing a TikTok.
[mixed cheers and boos]
And I know what you're thinking.
No, I was not dancing, erven though I do have moves like Jagger,
No, I was kicking and punching and swiping away injuries
from my fantasy football team when I sliced right through a cactus.
Yes.
I own cacti in California. I'm Rich.
Now, the cactus did not survive, but I will.
In one week's time, I will defeat Dexter Lumis.
But I know tonight. Tonight…
you're Johnny Wrestling.
And you wanna put on a show for these people.
You wanna wrestle in that ring.
So I did the noble thing.
Since I could not compete, I found you a worthy opponent.
[Kevin Patrick] Who's it going to be?
[Omos' theme music playing]
-[Corey] Ha! -[Kevin Patrick] Wow!
[Corey] The Miz perpetually one step ahead of the competition.
And tonight for Johnny Gargano,
Miz is about, I don't know, eight steps above.
[Kevin Patrick] The Nigerian Giant, Omos.
[Corey] Look at the size of Omos.
A living, breathing skyscraper.
[Kevin Patrick] Over 400 pounds as well.
[Corey] And the genius behind the giant, MVP in tow, as usual.
Wait, wait. Miz is dancing.
That could be a TikTok in and of itself.
[Kevin Patrick] Omos recently returning after visiting his homeland of Nigeria
for the first time in 14 years.
And, Graves, you actually believe that
that's going to make him a more vicious WWE Superstar?
[Corey] It's not about I believe.
It's what MVP himself personally told me, MVP said,
"Being back home reminded the giant of where he came from.
It made Omos even more hungry and reminded Omos
that he did not come this far just to come this far.
I feel like Omos may be even more dangerous tonight
than we've ever seen him before.
-[bell dinging] -[Miz] 100%.
And Johnny Wrestling is ready for him.
I wanna see Johnny wrestle Omos, don't you? I'm very curious.
I want him in a headlock, give him an Armbreaker.
[Corey] I kinda want to see the TikTok you created.
I'd like to see what you did to that cactus.
[Miz] Thank you. Go to @mikethemiz on TikTok,
Instagram, do it all.
[Kevin Patrick] Big move from Omos,
So what's your game plan here, Miz?
Is it to kind of ruffle the feathers of Johnny Gargano?
[Miz] "Ruffle the feathers?" We're talking about Johnny Gargano,
I mean, he's a triple crown at NXT.
He's won every title there is to win in NXT.
He is Johnny Wrestling, but he's not doing much wrestling right now,
My Lord! Omos' hand just enveloping the entire skull of Gargano.
Four!
[Miz] I mean, if you really think about it,
I'm giving Johnny Gargano an opportunity,
an opportunity for the audience to see exactly what Johnny Gargano can do.
As a matter of fact, let's talk about Dexter Lumis
and what I've done for Dexter Lumis.
Nobody would be talking about him if it wasn't for me.
[Corey] We nearly had a building fall on us.
-Gargano, now! -[KP and Graves] Ooh!
[Kevin Patrick] Caught by Omos, and with ease.
Uh-oh.
[roars]
[Corey] Gargano certainly possesses no shortage of guts.
But brains, I think that's up for debate.
[Kevin Patrick] Miz, how are you feeling?
He should have never gotten involved with anything
that I have been doing in WWE, but I understand.
People like him, people like Dexter Lumis, they want to attach themselves to me
because I am the biggest star in WWE.
When I am with someone, people talk about me,
it's just what happens.
[Kevin Patrick] How are you feeling ahead of your match with Dexter Lumis next week?
[Miz] I'm feeling absolutely dominant.
There is no one more dominant. I've won more titles than anyone.
[Kevin Patrick] He got off commentary.
Miz is so fast that you didn't see him get up.
What are you gonna do?
-[Corey] Oh. dear. -[Kevin Patrick] Oh, come on!
Look at the hand just collect Gargano.
[Corey] That's one way of putting it.
And what goes up…
must com-- Oh, my God, a knee right into the sternum of Omos.
-Gargano somehow still in this fight. -[grunts]
Nobody home and the giant is rocked.
[Kevin Patrick] Are you surprised? This man is resilient,
this man's a fighter. Johnny Gargano.
[Corey] Omos is down.
[Kevin Patrick] He's off his feet, Omos. Something we don't say very often.
-[Corey] Oh, my God! -[MVP] Get to your feet, man!
[Corey] Gargano continuing to pour it on.
You don't think--
[Kevin Patrick] Well, what a victory it will be
If Gargano can get it to him,
[Corey] This'll be the upset of the century.
Johnny wants a little insurance, understandably so, but…
[Kevin Patrick] He seems unsure what to do here. He's gonna climb.
[Corey] Johnny Gargano making the climb to the top rope.
-Oh, dear. -[Kevin Patrick] Wow…
[Corey] Like falling into a bear trap,
-the vice-like grip of the Nigerian giant. -[MVP] That's what I'm talking about!
[Corey] And it's gonna be a long way down.
-That's my man! -[Kevin Patrick] Good night.
-Johnny Gargano… -One! Two! Three!
-[Kevin Patrick] That'll do it. -[bell dinging]
[Rome] Here's your winner. The Nigerian giant…
Omos!
Respect to Johnny Gargano
for stepping up to the challenge that is The Nigerian Giant.
But in the end, Johnny Wrestling's got to feel a little more like Miz's cacti.
Really, Johnny? Really, Johnny?
I guess that's gonna happen.
[Kevin Patrick] Next week, Dexter Lumis against the Miz.
Meanwhile, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins was left lifeless by Austin Theory,
last week after a vicious attack by Theory.
What has Seth Rollins got to say?
We're gonna find out next on Monday Night Raw.
[Corey] Welcome back to Monday Night RAW.
And this Saturday, WWE Survivor Series is presented by WWE Supercard.
The ring awaits in the brand new TLC mode.
Uncover your opponent's table, ladder and chair game pieces
before they do the same.
Available Wednesday, November 16th.
[Kevin Patrick] Now, folks, last week,
before Austin Theory decimated Dolph Ziggler
and then the United States champion Seth Rollins,
he warned us all
that given all he's been through in recent months,
he's now more dangerous than ever before.
Let's talk about it. Let's talk about that briefcase.
Let's talk about that Money in the Bank contract.
It was an anchor on Austin Theory.
Look at Roman Reigns.
Nobody's been able to touch him in the past two years.
I tried at SummerSlam, Brock Lesnar was there.
Clash at the Castle, Tyson Fury was there.
And if they weren't there, The Bloodline certainly would have been.
Roman Reigns is unstoppable.
And that scenario with me cashing in, it doesn't exist.
So what did I do?
I thought, "What is the best thing to do after this?"
And that is going after one of the greatest champions
of this past decade, Seth Rollins.
And where was he? On his back?
A-Town Down in the middle of that ring.
I had him beat.
Bobby Lashley pulled me out of that ring
and mauled me like a mad man.
If it wasn't for him,
I would be a two time United States champion right now.
Everybody thinks that I fell. Well, they're wrong
because I feel more alive than I ever have.
[Corey] Austin Theory might have lost everything the world thought he needed.
From the looks of it, this is only the damn beginning.
I'm done being the youngest this,
the youngest that, the future, the next big thing, or a protege.
I am the now.
-[Corey] Austin Theory! -[Kevin Patrick] Out of nowhere!
He's beating Rollins to a pulp.
[Corey] This is only the beginning
in the mind of Austin Theory.
It is official this Saturday, streaming live WWE on Peacock.
The prestigious United States Championship is on the line
in a Triple Threat Match
as Seth "Freakin" Rollins defends against Austin Theory
and The All Mighty Bobby Lashley,
Yeah, we're excited to get the thoughts of Seth "Freakin" Rollins about this
because, Graves, the odds truly are stacked against the Visionary here,
No doubt about it.
We're going to hear from Seth Rollins now, I believe.
Absolutely, we are.
Seth, first of all, thanks for your time.
We know you're still recovering from last week's attack
at the hands of Austin Theory.
First things first. how are you feeling?
Well, Graves.
Two weeks ago, I got mauled by Bobby Lashley.
Last week, I got jumped from behind by Austin Theory.
I would say, uh…
I've never felt better.
But we now know that this Saturday at Survivor Series,
you'll defend your United States Title in a Triple Threat.
How are you preparing for an incensed Bobby Lashley,
who's been on a warpath as of late,
and a far more vicious Austin Theory than we've ever seen before?
Mm…
Graves, you…
you know, I asked for this match, right?
You know, I asked for this match
because I've got a bone to pick with both of these gentlemen
and I figure, Triple Threat Match kind of…
two birds with one stone situation, if you know what I mean. Now…
you don't prepare for a wild Bobby Lashley.
You don't tame a wild Bobby Lashley.
You "survive"…
a wild Bobby Lashley, if you're equipped.
And luckily for me, I've got a PhD in getting back up.
I'm like The Goonies.
I never say die.
As for Austin Theory,
he's lost everything,
and he may be more dangerous than he's ever been.
But make no mistake about it,
he is still the stupidest person on the face of the Earth.
And don't get it twisted.
Not because he tried to cash in his Money in the Bank contract on my US Title.
No, no, no, no, no.
As somewhat of an expert on cash-ins,
I actually thought that was very well-timed.
Austin Theory is the stupidest person on the face of planet Earth
for what he tried to do to me last week.
Austin Theory jumped me from behind.
He tried to beat me at my own game.
Austin Theory wanted to make a name off of my name,
and that never ends well for anybody.
Theory. You don't believe me? You need some proof.
Why don't you pick up your little cell phone,
Call Cody Rhodes, you ask him how his rehab is going?
Yeah. You say, "Cody, Cody, is it a good idea
to pick a fight with Seth "Freakin" Rollins?"
You let me know what he says.
The bottom line is this.
This Saturday at Survivor Series,
no, no, no, we are not in the WarGames match. No.
But I promise you it is going to be a war.
Because you've got three men who do not like each other
going toe to toe to toe, and we are all on the cusp.
We could all snap at any second.
And, Bobby Lashley,
he's a brute, and I've dealt with those.
And Austin Theory…
I know him like the back of my hand because I used to be Austin Theory.
But the real question is…
what are those boys gonna do to prepare for me?
[laughs sinisterly]
Because I am one of one.
I am a visionary.
I am a revolutionary.
I am Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
And after Survivor Series, I will still be…
the United States champion.
Mm-hmm.
[chuckles]
Seth "Freakin" Rollins, You don't understand me.
Nobody understands me, and I've hit rock bottom,
and it's the best thing that's ever happened to me
because, you see, I'm no longer the youngest this or the next big that
and, Seth, I'm not that kid you've been in the ring with before.
I'm a new man, and I will be taken serious.
And after Survivor Series,
this entire business is gonna know what time it is.
And the disrespect, it ends here,
because anybody that wants to step up is gonna be sent home.
And I'm looking right at you, Dolph and Seth,
and Seth, I already know you're watching.
And, Bobby, you're somewhere probably punching a hole through a wall.
But I know you're watching.
But both of you pay attention close to what I do to Mustafa Ali tonight
because it will be the result of what happens this Saturday…
at Survivor Series.
[Kevin Patrick] Fighting words from Austin Theory.
And speaking of a man that never gives up without a fight…
[bell dinging]
[Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Chicago, Illinois, weighing in at 182 pounds,
Mustafa Ali.
[Corey] I agree with every word you just said about Mustafa Ali, KP.
Ali has never backed down from a fight in his life.
Even at his own detriment at times.
But this Austin Theory we are seeing is special.
This Austin Theory is extremely dangerous.
And while Seth Rollins may have said that he's prepared,
something in Seth's eyes tells me otherwise.
Seth's not prepared for this Austin Theory.
[Kevin Patrick] The ribs, of course, strapped on Mustafa Ali,
after the beating from Bobby Lashley last week.
[Rome] From Atlanta, Georgia, weighing in at 220 pounds…
Austin Theory!
[Corey] Again, It's a great example of the toughness within Mustafa Ali,
who actually competed this past Friday night
in the World Cup on SmackDown.
Ali certainly not 100%
and I think this is an ill-advised decision on Mustafa Ali's part
to compete in this match against this Austin Theory.
Look at the confidence. Look at the swagger.
The focus in the eyes of Austin Theory.
This is an extremely different competitor than we knew two weeks ago.
A-Town Down!
[Kevin Patrick] Try telling Mustafa Ali to
step away, though, this man certainly won't.
You're right. He was beaten by Ricochet in the first round
of the SmackDown World Cup on Friday night.
Also hurt in that match, and here he is stepping up again
against this man.
"I ain't no kid anymore," says Austin Theory.
[Corey] Look at the physique. Look at the focus in the eyes.
Austin Theory is ready
to be taken seriously, to be legitimized in the eyes of the WWE Universe
as the superstar that Theory himself knows he is.
And look at this bulldozing Ali right out of the opening gate.
-[both grunting] -[referee] Come on, let's go. Hey!
[Kevin Patrick] And you actually felt what he did
in going for the United States Championship
with his money in the bank contract, inevitably losing that.
But you felt it's gonna work out for the better for him, right?
[Corey] I think, long term,
we're looking at one of the next the faces of WWE in Austin Theory,
Theory is motivated right now. Theory is aggressive.
Burying a knee to the breadbasket, the injured ribs of Mustafa Ali.
[grunting]
[Kevin Patrick] Blow after blow to that midsection.
Look at the agony in the face of Ali.
[Corey] And you know I hold both Bobby Lashley
and Seth Rollins in extremely high regard. Two of my favorites on the roster.
I have a feeling they both may be making the mistake of overlooking Austin Theory.
[Kevin Patrick] Triple Threat to come at Survivor Series on Saturday
streaming exclusively on Peacock.
What did I say?
[Corey] Vicious backbreaker.
-[Kevin Patrick] Ali in agony. -One, two--
[Kevin Patrick] And this could do it. Ali kicking out, though.
[Corey] And look, no wasted motion from Austin Theory.
right into the body lock.
Just squeezing the breath out of Mustafa Ali.
Every time Ali exhales,
Theory able to tighten his grip just a little bit more.
[Kevin Patrick] How excited are you? The first time we're gonna see WarGames
with the SmackDown and RAW roster.
[Corey] I'm over the moon excited. I can't wait to get to Boston,
but right now I'm enjoying the hell out of
watching Austin Theory and Mustafa Ali on Monday Night RAW.
We could be looking at the next United States champion in Theory.
[Kevin Patrick] Certainly, Mustafa Ali would love that opportunity
not to come this weekend.
-[Corey] Whoa! -[Kevin Patrick] Oh!
[Corey] Ali might be looking to take Austin Theory's place.
[Kevin Patrick] How does he continue to go? And at this level as well!
[Corey] It's a question that's been asked a million times,
but no one has been able to solve Mustafa Ali's heart.
As Theory just experienced first-hand.
You see Ali grimacing in pain
but still soldiering on in this battle.
[Kevin Patrick] The heart of a lion.
Mustafa Ali fighting back with everything he's got.
[Corey] Ooh, a knee caught Theory right between the eyes.
Austin Theory is rocked
[Kevin Patrick] Is this the moment, the chance for Mustafa Ali?
This will be a statement victory, given everything Theory has done of late.
But Ali a little slow to execute the cover
and it allowed Theory to roll to the outside.
It's a veteran maneuver.
Wisdom beyond his years displayed by Austin Theory.
-But here comes Ali. -[Kevin Patrick] Catch me if you can.
-Mustafa Ali-- -[Corey] Oh, caught here by Theory.
-Was that a challenge? -[groans]
[Kevin Patrick] It certainly seemed that way. Theory now.
Just chucking Mustafa Ali back inside the ring.
-[Corey] Whoa! -[Kevin Patrick] Oh!
[Corey] Superkick takes down Theory.
Ali trying to fight through the pain.
[Corey and KP] Cover!
[Kevin Patrick] Kick out by Theory.
So close!
[Corey] Take a look at the athleticism of Austin Theory,
which was thwarted by a quick thinking superkick from Mustafa Ali.
[Kevin Patrick] Ali nearly working with one arm at this point.
Constantly clutching the ribs.
-[groans] -[Kevin Patrick] Oh!
That's gotta hurt.
[Corey] Ali all tied up, driven down across,
and a cover by Theory. Theory could put away Ali.
[Kevin Patrick] Once more a kick out. Ali won't go away.
[Corey] This isn't the first time these two superstars have done battle.
Austin Theory knows firsthand what Mustafa Ali is all about, and vice versa.
Ali is extremely vocal, wanting opportunities here in WWE.
What better way to earn an opportunity
than to be the man who topples Austin Theory,
just days before one of the biggest matches of Theory's career?
[Kevin Patrick] Theory's saying recently,
"I've never felt more alive than I do today.
It's not the future anymore. I am the now."
[Corey] And it's not just empty lip service.
Look at the brutality from Austin Theory.
This is a point in the match where several weeks ago
we'd probably be talking about selfies or social media.
But we're not, we're talking about the damage being inflicted.
by a very hungry Austin Theory,
And that, in and of itself, could make all the difference,
not only in this match, not only at Survivor Series
but in the career a Austin Theory.
[Kevin Patrick] A man shot to the very top
became the youngest United States champion in history,
the youngest Mr. Money in the Bank.
[Corey] A man earmarked for superstardom.
But Ali fighting valiantly once again at the top turnbuckle.
Oh!
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, look at Mustafa Ali go!
[Corey] Ali realizing what is presented before him,
hoisting himself to the top rope.
There are few superstars comfortable on the top as Ali.
[Kevin Patrick] This man is relentless.
Looking for the 450 Splash.
May have done more harm than good.
[Corey] You're right, Ali struggling, trying to make the cover.
-[Kevin Patrick] He can't quite get there. -[Corey] Theory, very, very wisely,
once again.
[Kevin Patrick] You have to think of fit and healthy.
Mustafa Ali would have put Theory away right there.
[Corey] It's a safe assumption as we look once again
at this expertly executed 450 Splash.
He got all of it, but Ali's damaged ribs.
-[yells] -[groans softly]
[Corey] And again, Mustafa sent to the outside hard.
[Kevin Patrick] If you think about the beating
Ali took from Bobby Lashley last week.
And then, of course, the match against Ricochet on Friday night.
A-Town Down!
[Corey] Well, unfortunately, Ali's week is about to get a little bit worse.
You heard the man. A-Town Down.
-One! Two! Three! -[Kevin Patrick] He's got him.
-[bell dinging] -[Kevin Patrick] That'll do it.
♪ A-Town Down! Screamin' out loud Hey! ♪
[Rome] Here's your winner, Austin Theory!
[Corey] How apropos, I just received a text message
from a very renowned source, KP. We'll leave it at that.
And it says, I quote…
"Theory. Is. It."
No doubt about it. Austin Theory is captured--
-Theory. -[Corey] Wait, wait, wait.
Theory. Look up here.
You said you want my attention.
Well, you got my attention now.
And you wanna be taken seriously?
Well, let's get serious.
You stay right where you're at, and I'll be coming down to that ring.
And let's get these people of Albany
a little preview of Survivor Series right now.
-[Kevin Patrick] Uh-oh. -[Corey] What?
The All Mighty--
[Kevin Patrick] Triple Threat to come on Saturday,
but we're about to see a face-to-face with Lashley and Theory.
[Kevin Patrick] Welcome back to Monday Night RAW.
Moments ago, Bobby Lashley "The All Mighty",
promising that he's coming straight to the ring for Austin Theory.
[Corey] Theory just completed a hell of a match with Mustafa Ali,
but the All Mighty is a man of his word.
[Bobby Lashley's theme music playing]
[Corey] Two former United States champions
who will both challenge
the current champion Seth Rollins this Saturday at Survivor Series.
Triple Threat rules.
Look at you, Theory.
You know what? I'm kind of surprised you're still standing on this ring.
I thought you were in the first SUV out of town.
But I guess we got the new Theory.
I mean, look at you standing there all tough,
like you wanna fight.
You wanted my attention, now you got my attention.
But if you think that you're gonna stand in the way of me
and my United States Championship, kid, you're out of your mind.
You had the briefcase. You could have cashed it in,
and all you had to do was pick up the scraps that I left for you.
And you still couldn't get the job done.
[crowd booing]
I couldn't get the job done?
I'm playing games?
Everybody in this arena, whether they wanna boo me or not,
knows that right now I would be the United States champion…
-[crowd booing] -…if it wasn't for Bobby Lashley.
But since you're out here, let's talk about Bobby Lashley.
I remember Brock Lesnar kicked your ass.
And then right after that, you were the United States champion
and put that title on the line,
and Seth Rollins beat you.
And then that wasn't enough for Bobby Lashley
because Bobby Lashley wanted redemption.
So Bobby Lashley to go slay the beast, that Crown Jewel,
and once again, Bobby Lashley couldn't get the job done.
You couldn't.
But the thing about you and Seth is, is for some damn reason
you think both of you are gonna step in this ring
at Survivor Series with the same kid?
That kid is dead and gone,
and I am gonna walk into Survivor Series this Saturday
and I am gonna become a two-time United States champion,
and there ain't a damn thing either one of you can do about it.
Is that right, Theory?
You're gonna walk out of Survivors Series?
I don't think you're gonna walk out of tonight.
-[Corey] Uh-oh! -[Kevin Patrick] Here we go.
[Corey] Lashley wants to let his actions do the talking,
but Theory standing up to the All Mighty!
[Kevin Patrick] Certainly wasn't backing away, that's for sure.
-But here goes Bobby Lashley! -[Corey] A fresh Bobby Lashley teeing off
on an already battered Austin Theory.
-Oh, good Lord! -[Kevin Patrick] Look at that for a throw!
Doing some damage here.
Just five days out from a Triple Threat Match at Survivor Series.
[Corey] Uh-oh, and Ashley not showing any signs of slowing.
[Kevin Patrick] Face first into the barricade.
[woman] Come on, let's go.
[both grunting]
[Corey] I don't know what trigger
Brock Lesnar flipped inside of Bobby Lashley,
but the entire roster is paying for it.
[Kevin Patrick] Not the post!
[Corey] Oh, barely out of the way just in time.
[Kevin Patrick] blow for blow. Theory.
[Corey] Look at the intensity etched on the face
of Bobby Lashley, who-- Uh-oh!
[Kevin Patrick] Theory's got a chair. He's got a chair.
Oh, on the back of Lashley!
[Corey] Oh, my God!
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, my God!
What is he doing?
[Corey] Get out of here, Theory.
[Kevin Patrick] Theory's gone, but Lashley's not slowing down, either.
[Corey] The All Mighty giving chase. Theory trying to high tail it out of here.
It will all go down Saturday at Survivor Series.
Theory.
[both groaning]
God!
What the hell!
[both grunting]
[Corey] Uh-oh!
[Kevin Patrick] What the hell is going on?
[Corey] The All Mighty is what's going on.
Bobby Lashley is on a warpath.
[Kevin Patrick] "I just want to hurt people."
The words of Bobby Lashley last week.
[Corey] Well, Ashley doing exactly that right now at the expense of Mustafa Ali.
And I can assure you both Austin Theory and Seth Rollins are looking on,
realizing they will have to deal with The All Mighty this Saturday.
[man] Go to sleep.
[Kevin Patrick] Ali's out and Lashley has made yet another statement.
More on Saturday.
Triple Threat Match with Bobby Lashley,
to take on the United States champion Seth Rollins
and Austin Theory,
[Corey] Lashley's message, loud and clear.
"I want my championship back."
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[Corey] The master Chad Gable and the Tree Trunk,
his Number One Guy, Otis.
[Chad] Let 'em get a good look at a real tag team.
The Alpha Academy!
Thank you.
Master Gable, the man who put down Matt Riddle
just one week after my Number One Guy Otis pushed down Elias.
Could you imagine the pure carnage
that would result if they ever stepped as a team?
-Do you guys want another victory? -Yes, please. Thank you.
Shooosh!
♪ Shooosh! Shoosh, please! ♪
[Corey] You don't have to take that literally, Kevin.
Welcome back to Monday Night RAW. Tag team action on the horizon.
It's the Number One Guy, and the master of the Alpha Academy is in Albany.
[bell dinging]
[Rome] The following contest is a Tag Team Match scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Otis and Chad Gable
-Alpha Academy! -Thank you!
[Kevin Patrick] You know what? You knew that if I laid out, you'd go.
That's why I laid out, Let you have a praise of tea in the period.
Monday Night RAW is presented by DoorDash,
a neighborhood of good in every order.
[Corey] We're about to witness tag team excellence.
of the Olympian, the master,
the valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA,
Chad Gable,
and his Number One Guy, the Tree Trunk, Otis.
Two absolute freak athletes.
Shooosh!
[Kevin Patrick] As we saw back to back victories
for these gentlemen over the past few weeks,
and they are telepathic when working together.
[Rome] And their opponents, first, Elias!
[Elias' theme music playing]
[Corey] Nothing, KP? You got nothing to say about Elias.
It's the one guy on Earth that makes me Miss Ezekial.
[Kevin Patrick] It says that he's not even waiting for his tag partner, Riddle.
[Corey] That's an astute observation.
It's all about chemistry.
But Elias is an egomaniac, and so is his tag team partner.
[Matt Riddle's theme music playing]
[Rome] And his tag team partner from Las Vegas, Nevada,
weighing in at 216 pounds, the Original Bro,
Matt Riddle!
[Corey] Matt Riddle is an unbelievable competitor and a super tough guy.
Unfortunately, Riddle struggled with many of the same issues
that Afro Man did many years ago.
His career/life trajectory should be slightly different.
[Kevin Patrick] There's definitely been some hesitancy
on behalf of Elias, though, with working with Riddle.
But given all the Riddle's been, what is it this week, Graves?
[Corey] Those are beta fish.
Those are the ones and keep in separate bowls because they'll kill each other.
Much like Elias and Riddle.
They're like beta fish trying to coexist.
[Kevin Patrick] Given all that Riddle's been through,
given the success that he's had,
is teaming up with Riddle not a wise thing for Elias right now?
[Corey] Listen, again, Riddle is a very valuable competitor.
He's got an extremely bright future in WWE.
Elias has been away for some time.
Elias needs to re-establish himself.
Riddle's the hot hand.
Why not try to align yourself with the hot hand?
It's a smart business decision.
[Kevin Patrick] Riddle looking to play the bongos alongside Elias.
Tag team action. Here we go, then Elias and Riddle, against the Alpha Academy.
Chad Gable, working the left arm of Elias early.
Oh, hey! Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
Elias returning the favor.
[Corey] Reversal of the hammerlock.
Notice how calm Gable is in the heat of battle.
Look how quickly and fluidly Chad moves around the ring.
Elias puts the brakes on the farm, dragged by Gable and another.
[Kevin Patrick] #WWERAW. Trending number one in the United States.
Gable scouting the danger, but then taken out by Elias.
[Corey] What we've learned about Elias throughout his career
is you're not gonna see a lot of spectacular fancy moves from Elias.
Elias is a smash mouth, meat and potatoes sort of competitor.
Which has been very effective in his career.
[Kevin Patrick] He's one strong competitor, though.
Will they have last laugh tonight Riddle and Elias?
[Kevin Patrick] Welcome back, folks. You're watching Tag Team action.
Matt Riddle and Elias against the Alfa Academy.
What's your chance of ringing out around the arena here?
[Corey] Oh, walk with Elias.
[Kevin Patrick] The big man in the ring right now was loving it,
a tag made, in comes riddle.
Cover, for the victory.
[Corey] I give credit where it's due.
Elias has been extremely impressive since returning to Monday Night RAW.
I ordinarily would say there's no chance that Riddle and Elias succeed.
Oh, wow! Beautiful!
[Kevin Patrick] Look at this from John Gable
to put away Riddle and kick out by The Bro.
[Corey] Northern Lights suplex nearly ended it for the Academy.
Here comes the big man, Otis.
But as I was saying, Riddle himself
has been a shining example of unlikely tag team success.
You can't bet against Matt Riddle.
[Kevin Patrick] Speaking of success, how about the Alfa Academy?
Back-to-back victories?
They were already RAW Tag Team champions this year.
What do they need to do to get back in title conversation?
[Corey] Stay the course.
-[Chad] That's my guy! -Who's the man!
[Corey] Week after week,
The Number One Guy Otis gets a little bit bigger, gets a little bit meaner,
a little bit more impactful, and it all spells success
for himself and Chad Gable,
[both grunting]
[Kevin Patrick] Tag made. In comes Chad Gable.
Eyeing the prize here.
-[Corey] Beautiful-- -[Kevin Patrick] To put away Mat Riddle
Kick out.
Elias, looking to get that tag, wants to get involved here.
[screaming]
[Kevin Patrick] Once more. That left arm of Riddle…
being worked on by Gable.
[Corey] Take a look at the Tag Team action.
Gable going to the collarbones of Matt Riddle.
Elias, now wanting to tag himself back in.
Matt Riddle in all sorts of trouble.
[Kevin Patrick] It sure takes a little bit of getting used to, Riddle,
when he wants to be your friend.
-Look at that from Chad Cable. -Cover.
[Kevin Patrick] This could do it now for the Alfa Academy.
No, not quite.
Riddle is still alive.
[Corey] And again, I've doubted Matt Riddle in the past,
and I've been forced to eat my words.
Matt Riddle is as legit of a superstar as you will find.
And it may seem unlikely,
but Matt Riddle and Elias could be on to something good.
Or Riddle may have to get knee surgery in the morning because that was nasty.
My God! A dragon screw in the corner…
will destroy your ACL, your MCL, your PCL, all of the Ls, gone!
[Kevin Patrick] Shred them all to pieces.
And there's a real theme to the match between these two last week.
[Corey] Take a look at this. Oh! Absolutely agonizing to watch.
-And Riddle connects with-- -[Kevin Patrick] Tag made.
[Corey] Here comes Elias.
[Kevin Patrick] Two on one, for now.
Elias and Riddle just waiting for Gable.
[Corey] Uh-oh!
[Kevin Patrick] Look at this new tag team at work.
[Corey] This is interesting.
[Corey and KP] Whoa!
[Corey] Broton!
[Kevin Patrick] Broton and a bit of help from Elias.
[Corey] Uh-oh, what's Elias thinking about doing?
Oh, drop.
[Kevin Patrick] Dropkicks Otis into our announcer desk,
and now he wants to take flight.
[Corey] Oh, dear.
[Kevin Patrick] Not the smartest move by Elias,
but the other end.
Gable taking on Riddle.
[Corey] Watch the other side, Gable looking the German suplex!
[Kevin Patrick] On the apron, too. That's gotta do it, right?
-How can Riddle get back in this? -[Corey] I don't know if he can!
[Kevin Patrick] Welcome back to Tag Team action,
Matt Riddle and Elias against the Alpha Academy.
And during the commercial break,
it's been all Academy with the master Chad Gable
ripping the left leg off Riddle.
[Corey] As long as there's breath in Riddle's lungs,
the fight is not over.
The Original Bro lands on his feet,
right in the clutches of the Number One Guy Otis.
[Kevin Patrick] Look at the perilous position that Riddle finds himself in.
[Corey] From the top!
That'll do it.
[Kevin Patrick] Face first, and that should do it.
Otis over Riffle. Looking for the one, two, three-- Oh, no! kick out.
[Corey] Wow!
It doesn't get any closer than that without the bell ringing.
Otis believes the same thing as we look again at Gable
driving Matt Riddle face first into the canvas.
One, two!
Oh, my gosh!
Too close for comfort if you're Matt Riddle.
But this match continues, for now.
And the stunned look on the face of this man, Otis,
who's about to do some serious damage
[Corey] Oh, Riddle out of the way
to avoid ending up a stain on a canvas.
[Kevin Patrick] Riddle had him scouted. Riddle wants to make the tag.
[Corey] Riddle needs to make a tag, as does Otis.
[Kevin Patrick] Edging closer.
Riddle gets there, tag made at the other end as well.
Elias, now with pace and with power.
Look at the strength of Elias!
[Corey] Elias rocking and rolling at the expense of the master, Chad Gable.
Elias teeing off in the corner.
[Kevin Patrick] Chops and uppercuts.
This really is a superstar to be reckoned with.
My word.
-[yells] -[crowd gasping]
[Kevin Patrick] Gable looking for a breath,
[Corey] Spinebuster.
[Kevin Patrick] Elias is feeling it.
[Corey] Elias could be closing in on a big time Tag Team victory for his team.
Neck breaker.
[Kevin Patrick] Will that do it?
-For Elias-- -One! Two!
[Kevin Patrick] Kick out by Gable.
Wow!
[Corey] Fantastic maneuver by Elias reaching deep into his arsenal.
Old school neck breaker couldn't quite finish the job.
But Elias and Riddle looking pretty good at the moment.
-[Kevin Patrick] Elias. -Great counter by Gable.
Tag made. Otis now legal.
I'm not sure if Elias is aware.
[Kevin Patrick] Hits the blind side and now has Elias where he wants him.
Chad Cable ready to feast…
-from distance -[Corey] Flying head butt.
[Kevin Patrick] What Tag Team action this is from the Academy.
-But Riddle's in the way. -Broton…
stopped the pinfall attempt
and clubbing blows right on the ear of Riddle.
[Kevin Patrick] Tosses Riddle outside the ring.
Alpha Academy, tag made.
[Corey] Quick tags back and forth between Otis and Gable.
Personification of Tag Team chemistry
[Kevin Patrick] Dragging their prey back inside,
and Otis wants to eat, but he'll have to eat boot for now.
-Tag made. -Riddle made the tag.
Again, I don't know if Gable is aware that Riddle is the legal competitor,
And Matt Riddle treating Chad Gable like a heavy bag.
-Riddle-- -[commentators exclaiming]
[Corey] Oh, God!
That was a sickening thud.
[Kevin Patrick] He connects with Otis.
Oh, Riddle takes flight.
[Corey] The Academy taken out by the Original Bro.
Can Matt Riddle finish the job?
[Kevin Patrick] One-on-one now, inside the ring, Gable and Riddle.
Gable the technician.
Riddle, though, responds emphatically. Tag made.
Elias now will see this is his chance.
-Tags Riddle. -[Corey] Riddle, from the top rope.
-Floating Bro! -[Kevin Patrick] Is that it?
-Is that it? -[crowd] One, two, three!
-[Kevin Patrick] He's got him. -[bell dinging]
[Rome] Here are your winners.
The team of Elias and Matt Riddle.
[Corey] My goodness!
Certainly a surprising win.
But again, if you've been paying attention,
you've gotta respect Matt Riddle's ability to seemingly…
summon tag team chemistry out of thin air.
[Kevin Patrick] Is this the start of something special for Elias and Riddle?
[Corey] It may be.
A sickening thud on the outside for Chad Gable.
Matt Riddle taking to the skies.
Floating Bro to the outside takes Otis and Gable out.
Once more for good measure from the top rope,
Floating Bro Elias running interference.
[bell dinging]
What a win.
[Kevin Patrick] And Elias looking pretty happy to be teaming up with Riddle now.
A victory over the former RAW Tag Team Champions.
And they will celebrate in style tonight.
[indistinct] sending that limo by the way. -
Yes, sir.
That driver, though, he was a moron, didn't have my drinks ready.
The temperature was wrong.
I couldn't believe it, then he started showing me around Albany, New York.
Did you see this place? It's terrible.
-Who would live here? -The only thing worse than
living in Albany, New York, would be to die in Albany, New York.
Can you imagine how embarrassing it would be to die in Albany, New York?
-Drew McIntyre. -What's up, guys. How we doing?
-The Scottish Warrior! -Who's winning the game?
Modern day William Wallace.
How's Scotland doing in the World Cup?
Sorry. I forgot you didn't make it.
Similar to me, not making it to WrestleMania
when the modern day wrestling God here had you,
and the outcome would have been significantly different
if I had just like this Saturday Survivor Series
when the Head of the Table, gets his hands on the Scottish Warrior.
-Is that right? -[chuckling]
That's correct.
-All right. -I have to agree.
I'm only in town for one night.
How about we put your theory to the test?
What do you say? One more time for old time's sake
with your new manager?
What do I think?
I think we could settle it right here, right now.
Oh, yeah.
You're welcome.
I respect my elders.
Smart.
-But not you. -[grunts]
What the hell is that?
What the hell is wrong with you?
-See you in the ring. -A cheap shot, you idiot!
You're gonna pay for that. You're gonna-- Are you alright?
-Yeah. -You okay?
Cheap shotting coward.
What the hell was that?
Welcome back in, folks. Kevin Patrick alongside Cory Graves.
We are so excited.
We're five days away, Saturday night, streaming exclusively on Peacock WarGames.
For the first time ever at Survivor Series,
two WarGames matches.
One men's, one women's,
a match dreamed up by none other than the American Dream,
Dusty Rhodes, finally going down in Boston this Saturday. I can't wait.
Yeah, and the field is set as well with the addition of Kevin Owens.
But can The Brutes, Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens,
compete against The Bloodline? It's war.
[man] Some cages are built to keep things out.
Some cages are built to keep things in.
But our cage is built for war.
♪ Generals gathered in their masses ♪
[woman] WarGames!
♪ Just like witches Have black masters here ♪
[man] The Bloodline has had quite the run as of late,
and we have issues with them all. This isn't just a match for us.
WarGames will be personal.
Two cages, two teams of five.
So many possibilities for destruction.
WarGames!
[Sheamus] The most brutal structure in the WWE,
The lads are gonna have some fun.
[KO] I used to dream of competing in a WarGames match,
nothing compares to it and this one…
will be special.
Five of the best brawlers this industry has to offer against The Bloodline.
[Corey] It's gonna be a battle. It's gonna be vicious.
It's gonna be physical.
[man] Everything is on the line at WarGames.
[KO] This Saturday at Survivor Series,
we're going to war.
[siren blaring]
[Kevin Patrick] Get ready for an all-out war when The Bloodline
takes on a motivated team of Sheamus, Butch, Ridge,
Drew McIntyre and the recently recruited with Kevin Owens.
Every single one of them has an axe to grind
with Roman Reigns and The Bloodline.
Five on five. Get ready to witness a war.
[Corey] How about this?
Two longtime friends turned bitter rivals.
Very similar career trajectories.
Finn Bálor, AJ Styles, the leaders of their respective factions
collide one-on-one this Saturday.
[Kevin Patrick] Graves, on Friday night SmackDown,
Shotzi sent shockwaves around the WWE Universe
with a victory over Shayna Fassler, but Rowdy Ronda Rousey,
is the baddest woman on the planet for a reason.
Can the ballsy badass Shotzi pull off the ultimate upset
and become the new SmackDown Women's champion?
[Corey] While we're talking titles,
we've got to include the United States Championship
as Seth "Freakin" Rollins
defends his coveted title against two former champions,
the "All mighty" Bobby Lashley and a new vicious Austin Theory.
[Kevin Patrick] Bianca Belair may have put Bayley to the sword at Crown Jewel,
but WarGames is a different animal,
especially when you see the Damage CTRL that recruited the likes of Nikki Cross
and the nightmare Rhea Ripley.
Belair will team up with Asuka, Alexa Bliss,
Mia Yim and a superstar that has yet to be revealed.
[Corey] Ten superstars, two rings, one cage, no holds barred.
[JBL's theme music playing]
[Corey] It's your favorite time of the week.
[Rome] Please welcome, WWE Hall of Famer,
John Bradshaw Layfield!
[Corey] There aren't many men walking the Earth that can give me
professional advice for my career and also fantastic stock tips.
JBL is that man.
-[Baron Corbin's theme music playing] -[crowd booing]
[Corey] What's wrong? Cat got your tongue, Kevin Patrick?
I'll handle it. The wrestling gods have arrived.
[bell dinging]
[Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Making his way to the ring, weighing 285 pounds, Baron Corbin.
[Corey] I know you were trying to be courteous,
but that idiot Mike Rome - never interrupts me.
[Kevin Patrick] JBL and Baron Corbin, of course,
guests only After The Bell podcast,
Corey, this week as you know well. JBL said, "I'm here because of Corbin."
He's here to save the business.
[Corey] Well, tonight, Corbin has an opportunity to do that.
In his mind, as he squares off against Drew McIntyre
just days before the Scottish Warrior does battle inside WarGames.
Corbin, McIntyre Next.
[Kevin Patrick] Welcome back. You're watching Monday Night RAW.
Baron Corben in the ring. The modern day wrestling god,
according to the Hall of Famer, JBL…
who is ringside as you can see.
His opponent tonight, a man he knows very well.
[Drew McIntyre's theme playing]
[Rome] And his opponent, from Ayr, Scotland, weighing in at 265 pounds,
Drew McIntyre!
[Kevin Patrick] History runs deep between Drew McIntyre and Baron Corbin.
I think WrestleMania from this past April,
Drew McIntyre, becoming the first superstar
to kick out of Corbin's End of Days.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Trust me, of all people,
Baron Corbin has not forgotten that moment.
It has eaten Baron Corbin alive at times that Drew McIntyre ate the End of Days.
and smiled at Baron Corbin.
But this is a different Corbin, much like a different McIntyre.
This is a Drew McIntyre who may be preoccupied with this Saturday,
as he steps inside of WarGames with his team.
Corbin has one goal.
To make the prophecy come true to become the modern day--
Wait a minute. What is this maniac doing
wielding a sword at a Hall of Famer?
As I was saying, before McIntyre tastelessly threatened the Hall of Famer,
Drew's got big fish to fry this Saturday.
Corbin is on a steady path to greatness.
[Kevin Patrick] Baron Corbin and Drew McIntyre certainly have
a professional respect for one another.
As you mentioned, they've done battle at the pinnacle of Sports Entertainment,
But that does not mean that Corbin and McIntyre like each other even one bit.
[Kevin Patrick] Corbin's had victories
alongside JBL against Dolph Ziggler, of late,
Johnny Gargano, Akira Tozawa.
But this man, the Scottish Warrior, presents a different challenge altogether.
[Corey] This could be a trophy win for Baron Corbin.
If you knock off somebody of the caliber of Drew McIntyre tonight
or any other 364 nights a year, it's a massive win.
It's something you can hang your hat on,
as Baron Corbin certainly will, should he emerge victorious.
And I understand the WWE Universe here in Albany
is not a fan of this tactic…
but under the tutelage of JBL,
Baron Corbin has taken it to the next level,
and by it, I mean his career.
To be out here under the tutelage of a Hall of Famer,
much like MVP has done with Omos,
JBL has helped Baron Corbin reach that final form,
that final stage.
[Kevin Patrick] Two physical specimens doing battle here.
JBL and Baron Corbin.
After The Bell, go and check it out.
The podcast with Cory Graves and myself, Kevin Patrick.
The business needs saving, according to JBL.
And Baron Corbin is the man to save it.
[Corey] KP, Corbin-- Oh, there we go.
Corbin and JBL were both very open and honest
about how they want to reshape this business in their own images.
I would dare say Drew McIntyre is the exception to their rule.
Corbin wants bigger, badder superstars.
It doesn't get a lot bigger or badder than the Scottish Warrior.
[Kevin Patrick] For Drew McIntyre, why is he putting himself in this position
five days out from Survivor Series: WarGames?
[Corey] Because it's all Drew McIntyre knows, Kevin.
This business, this company,
these opportunities are why Drew McIntyre wakes up in the morning.
They are why McIntyre forces himself
to fly halfway across the world and not miss a workout.
To keep his diet in check.
McIntyre is as dedicated to this game as anyone who's ever played it.
[Kevin Patrick] McIntyre unleashing here on Corbin.
[both grunting]
[Corey] Here's the ruthlessness of Corbin that I know for a fact JBL
has told Baron to embrace, to lean into.
Stick with what brought you to this dance as McIntyre floors Baron,
[Kevin Patrick] And he's gonna have to beat the Scottish Warrior Drew McIntyre,
who's flying here on a rare appearance on Monday Night RAW.
McIntyre heads outside.
Get his hands all over Corbin.
[Corey] Oh, my goodness.
[Kevin Patrick] 6' 8" Baron Corbin barreling over the barricade.
-[Corey] Look out. -[screams]
[Corey] You can hear the sickening thud.
of McIntyre's knife edge chop.
-Oh! -[Kevin Patrick] Into our announcer desk…
and things are about to get worse for the modern day wrestling god.
Referee's count is at seven.
[Corey] McIntyre bending the rules in his own favor,
breaking the officials count,
so he can continue exploring the ringside real estate.
[Kevin Patrick] Do you remember months of tormenting Drew McIntyre
playing pranks and jokes on the Scot?
[Corey] KP, you're give me a hell of a lot of credit.
I don't remember what I had for breakfast this morning.
Right now, McIntyre is wearing out Baron Corbin.
[Kevin Patrick] Vicious right again by Corbin.
[Corey] Former Golden Gloves boxing champion.
Changed the complexion of the match-up with one move and that might have done it.
[Kevin Patrick] Is this what JBL has unleashed in Baron Corbin.
-This ruthless, ruthless side of him? -It is what JBL has honed,
has helped craft,
has helped guide Baron Corbin towards becoming.
[Kevin Patrick] Corbin wants more.
Grabbing McIntyre by the hair.
[Corey] I believe JBL could be the missing piece
in the career of Baron Corbin,
who's had a great deal of success on his own.
But when you've got a Hall of Famer,
the original wrestling god in your corner…
failure is not an option.
[Baron] Payback!
[Kevin Patrick] "He can turn back the clock
and make this business what it used to be.
He's going to be a world champion.
To me, he's a modern day wrestling god."
Those are the words of JBL.
Thank you.
[Kevin Patrick] With a wry smile on the face of Baron Corbin.
[Corey] First, the impact, then the double down.
Baron Corbin, taking Drew's head off,
What you got, huh?
You got nothing!
[Kevin Patrick] …showing an NFL career as well.
You know, it's the speed of Baron Corbin.
[Corey] Corbin may be abrasive on a a personal level to some
but you cannot deny Baron Corbin's ability.
[crowd chanting]
[Corey] I don't know that there's anyone in the game right now
who thrives off of the disdain from the WWE Universe
quite like Corbin does, a trait no doubt instilled in him
by JBL, who wrote the blueprint.
Again, McIntyre chucked into the ring post.
And JBL all smiles with good reason.
[Kevin Patrick] So what would a victory do then?
If Corbin can put away McIntyre here?
He said on the broadcast during the week, we're not canvassing.
We're not looking for these opportunities, they're coming our way.
[Corey] McIntyre propelled out of the corner like a rocket.
-Now, bringing the fight back to Corbin! -[Kevin Patrick] With these as well.
McIntyre inviting Corbin.
Both men down.
Big boy wrestling here tonight, Graves.
Brilliant battle so far, with McIntyre and Corbin.
[Corey] The energy now beginning to pulse…
[Kevin Patrick] Kip-up by McIntyre…
…through the veins of Drew McIntyre,
who has now turned his sights to a downed Baron Corbin.
Future Shock DDT coming.
[Kevin Patrick] Corbin had it read.
[Corey] Corbin, obviously extremely familiar with the offense of Drew McIntyre
having to battle Drew on numerous occasions.
[overlapping yelling] -
[Corey] To put it away and end this thing.
[Kevin Patrick] Kick out by Corbin.
Fast count, referee.
[Kevin Patrick] The power of Drew McIntyre here.
[Corey] Baron Corbin, a big individual
just scooped up and driven down by Drew.
[Kevin Patrick] But this match rolls on. Drew McIntyre, of course, warming up,
for Survivor Series: WarGames on Saturday.
[Corey] Now, be careful how you phrase that, Kevin Patrick.
This is far more than a warm up for Drew McIntyre,
Baron Corbin will push Drew to his limits.
[Kevin Patrick] Swing and a miss by Corbin
[Corey] Caught midair.
How's that for power?
[Kevin Patrick] Incredible strength on show.
A nod to JBL.
[Corey] Baron Corbin setting it up.
[Kevin Patrick] Corbin, so quick, so rapid.
Back inside the ring, he gets.
McIntyre with the Glasgow Kiss.
[Corey] Oh, dear!
[Kevin Patrick] Both flattened. Who has the edge?
[Kevin Patrick] We're in the New York state capital of Albany this evening.
We're witnessing a bruising, hellacious battle
between Baron Corbin and Drew McIntyre.
[Corey] McIntyre bouncing carefully--
Turnbuckle superplex. That may do it.
[Kevin Patrick] Corbin to put away McIntyre, now.
One, two…
[Kevin Patrick] Kick out by the Scottish Warrior.
Drew McIntyre just five days out. Saturday's Survivor Series: WarGames.
McIntyre competing with Kevin Owens and The Brawling Brutes.
[Corey] And this match-up can go one of two ways.
It can bolster the momentum of McIntyre.
Or as we look back at this thunderous superplex by Baron Corbin.
This could be something of a trap game for Drew McIntyre.
This could completely derail Drew's confidence
this close to Survivor Series.
[Kevin Patrick] How do you think Sheamus and Alex and KO
are feeling looking at McIntyre in this bruising battle?
Right now, going blow for blow with Corbin.
[Corey] A feat in and of itself.
Drew answers with a big, heavy right.
[Kevin Patrick] Shuffle cross, Corbin responds.
[Corey] Two heavy hitters, trading blows back and forth,
and Corbin went to the throat.
[Kevin Patrick] Two absolute behemoths, but that one struck back his throat.
He can respond now, Corbin…
-toward the turnbuckle. -[Corey] And the elbow up just in time.
Spinebuster.
[Kevin Patrick] And that may do it for Drew McIntyre.
[Kevin Patrick] Corbin wants more.
He's got to keep this streak alive, Baron Corbin.
[Corey] Corbin doesn't wanna let himself down.
Certainly doesn't want to disappoint JBL,
and McIntyre right now needs to replan his strategy.
I know Drew wanted to fight I don't know if he expected this
as we look again at the spinebuster.
Drew now once again could be looking at Future Shock DDT,
Corbin sensed it coming. Smart move.
[Kevin Patrick] He using that power to drive McIntyre out through the ropes.
[Corey] Sweeping the legs of Drew.
[Kevin Patrick] Grabbing the throat.
[Corey] Big time Chokeslam.
[Kevin Patrick] This is it now for Baron Corbin.
No! McIntyre kicks out at two!
[Baron] Come on!
[Corey] You can see a look of concern momentarily on the face of JBL
as we look once again at a hellacious Chokeslam from Corbin.
…on SmackDown, where I left you, bro!
[Kevin Patrick] not many superstars will have the strength
to lift McIntyre in that manner and slam him to the canvas.
[Corey] Baron Corbin isn't most superstars.
Baron Corbin is the emergent modern day wrestling God.
And this could do it. End of Days.
McIntyre escapes.
[Kevin Patrick] McIntyre looking for the Future Shock.
I don't know if he got all of it.
Corbin's forehead still connected, but…
this will do it.
If Baron Corbin cannot avoid it, he's due for a trip to Claymore Country.
[Kevin Patrick] McIntyre misses out on it
Scouted by Corbin.
He's got all of McIntyre.
-[Corey] Look at this power. -[Kevin Patrick] Can he end him?
-[Corey] Down goes McIntyre. -[Kevin Patrick] Cover.
A kick out at 2 1/2 this time.
What!
[Corey] Take a look at the power of Corbin yet again.
A modified Samoan drop.
Baron nearly put this one to bed.
But McIntyre not ready to sleep just yet.
[Kevin Patrick] JBL and Baron Corbin can barely believe
the resilience on show from Drew McIntyre.
…is for each and every one of you.,
[grunting]
[Corey] Corbin Just hammering McIntyre.
[Kevin Patrick] "This is for each and every one of you."
the words of Baron Corbin.
[Corey] And this is what JBL has helped instill,
or perhaps just woken up--
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, face first to the post!
[Corey] Inside Baron Corbin this aggression,
helping Corbin realize he doesn't need these people.
Thank you.
[Kevin Patrick] Corbin, perhaps distracted by the WWE Universe--
McIntyre back up on his feet.
[Corey] Oh, God! Into the barricade.
[Kevin Patrick] McIntyre will need to get Corbin back inside the ring,
does exactly that.
Channeling the energy of the WWE Universe here in Albany, New York.
[Corey] New York or outer space. This claymore will end it.
Saved by the OG Wrestling God--
McIntyre.
-[Corey and KP] Oh, Deep Six -[Corey] Cover by Corbin.
[Kevin Patrick] Corbin now, to put away-- No!
-Kick out! Kick out! -No!
No!
[Kevin Patrick] Baron Corbin cannot believe this.
What are you doing?
[referee] I'm doing my job!
-Your job's to count to three! -Yeah, he kicked out at two.
Count to three!
Back it up, Corbin.
Back off, back off.
You don't tell me.
-I tell you! -Back off!
[Corey] Where did he come from?
Akira Tozawa, just what are you doing?
What are you doing in this match?
Hold on, hold on. I like your hat. Look.
[Corey] Oh, no!
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, no!
There goes Tozawa.
[Corey] You don't tug on Superman's cape
and you sure as hell don't take JBL's cowboy hat.
[Kevin Patrick] Meanwhile, back inside the ring, McIntyre…
Claymore!
One! Two! Three!
-[Kevin Patrick] He's got him! -[bell dinging]
["Gallantry" playing]
[Rome] Here's your winner, Drew McIntyre!
[Corey] JBL is irate, and with good reason.
[Kevin Patrick] The man that cleaned them out at the poker table last week,
Akira Tozawa, appeared out of nowhere.
Taking JBL's hat and maybe having a slight advantage to this match.
Drew McIntyre, [indistinct]…
[Corey] Well, McIntyre was battle-tested tonight.
Corbin took his eye off the ball for just a moment
and ate a Claymore for his troubles.
The same exact fate that could be waiting for the entire bloodline this Saturday
inside of WarGames.
[Kevin Patrick] McIntyre, handing the first lost loss to Corbin,
under the guidance of JBL.
And for McIntyre, massive momentum
ahead of Saturday's Survivor Series: WarGames.
Look at the OC backstage.
[Corey] Gallows, Anderson, Styles and Mia Yim, the OC
who we'll hear from in a matter of moments.
[Kevin Patrick] Yeah, we're gonna get the thoughts of AJ Styles
before he goes one-on-one on Saturday
against longtime friend turned enemy Finn Bálor.
-["Res in Peace" playing] -[Corey] Check your pulses.
The Dead Man is back.
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You're very welcome back in, folks.
We are counting down the hours nearly at this point.
Survivor Series coming your way Saturday,
8:00, Eastern, streaming exclusively on Peacock.
Tensions at an all-time high. Everybody on high alert.
We kicked off RAW in spectacular fashion.
We would see a six-man Tag Team Match between The Brawling Brutes
and The Judgment Day.
And as Dominik Mysterio attempted to leave ringside
after being chased by Sheamus,
an unexpected set of visitors would arrive.
[Kevin Patrick] Yeah, the OC alongside Mia Yim
would make their appearance watching on from the ramp.
[Corey] AJ Styles and The OC have had their issues
with The Judgment Day over the past several weeks.
But it opened the door for The Celtic Warrior
and The Brawling Brutes to do some damage to The Judgment Day.
[Kevin Patrick] Look at this. Sheamus…
all over Dominik Mysterio,
-and he would finish the business. -[bell dinging]
[Corey] But there would be aftermath from both sides.
Bálor hits the ring, Damian Priest,
The Judgment Day attacking The Celtic Warrior…
until Big LG putting those educated feet to good use,
dropping Damian Priest.
Meanwhile, Kevin Owens, who had been at ringside on commentary with us,
of course, never misses an opportunity to deliver a stunner.
[Kevin Patrick] Sneaking back inside the ring, Finn Bálor had no idea where he was.
Boom, stunner!
[crowd cheering]
[Kevin Patrick] And the crowd went wild here in Albany, New York.
[Corey] Obviously, Finn Bálor will have a bitter taste
in his mouth as we arrived this Saturday, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Survivor Series: WarGames streaming live WWE on Peacock.
Two men with near identical career paths will collide.
AJ Styles, Finn Bálor, one-on-one,
this Saturday at Survivor Series.
AJ, The table is set this Saturday at Survivor Series.
You go one-on-one with your former friend, Finn Bálor.
Now are emotions riding higher heading into this match,
given the history between you two?
You know what, Kathy, they are,
and it's a shame, too, because Finn and I, we were close.
But I've come to realize that this is my family.
These are my brothers. This is my sister. We are The OC.
And this thing between Finn and I, that has to come to an end.
And at Survivor Series,
I give him the beating that he deserves.
And I'm gonna make it phenomenal.
You think I'm a bad guy?
You're wrong.
I'm worse.
I'm the devil.
And when you dance with the devil, you never dance again.
This is a dance?
[all grunting]
[Corey] It has broken down backstage between the OC and The Judgment Day.
-We need to get some security back there. -[Kevin Patrick] Absolute carnage.
[Corey] Tempers have flared up to no one's surprise.
These men and women cannot stand each other.
Gallows, Anderson, Priest, Bálor, Dominik.
I saw Rhea take out Mia Yim moments ago.
This thing is ugly.
[Kevin Patrick] They're going outside.
This just five days before Fin Bálor and AJ Styles meet one-on-one action.
[Corey] Nobody wants to wait until Boston.
Styles, Bálor,
it has been debated at great length
as to who the greater leader is of the two good.
Good God! I don't know what schmo that rental car belongs to,
but I hope they sprung for the extra insurance.
[Kevin Patrick] You can say that again.
An absolute mess outside.
Finally, the security show.
[Corey] Where the hell was everybody?
[all clamoring]
[Corey] We need to restore some order.
[man 1] This April…
[man 2] It simply doesn't get any bigger than this!
[Cena] WrestleMania goes Hollywood.
SmackDown!
Hall of Fame.
NXT Stand and Deliver.
[man 3] You do not want to miss a moment.
[Cena] Two nights of WrestleMania.
[man 4] The greatest live event in entertainment.
[Cena] And it all culminates with the most anticipated draw of the year.
You want it? We've got it all week.
It's WrestleMania Week.
Live from Los Angeles, March 31st through April 3rd.
Tickets available now.
[Corey] WrestleMania season right around the corner.
[Kevin Patrick] Right around the corner.
[Corey] Well, Survivor Series is just days away,
and we know that EST is ready.
♪ Way better than before I never needed you ♪
[bell dinging]
[Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Making their way to the ring, accompanied by Alexa Bliss,
and the RAW Women's Champion Bianca Belair,
Asuka!
[Corey] We noticed "Michin" Mia Yim's name at the bottom of the graphic
we saw moments ago.
She was involved in a backstage brawl with the OC and The Judgment Day.
[Kevin Patrick] Yeah, she certainly was.
Right here, right now, we're looking forward to Survivor Series: WarGames.
Team Bianca with Alexa Bliss and Asuka as well as Mia Yim.
The question is who will b the fifth and final member
of their team as they go up
against Damage CTRL, the maniacal Nikki Cross
and The Nightmare Rhea Ripley.
[Corey] Rhea Ripley involved in that backstage fight moments ago.
Both teams will be complete.
We assume Bianca Belair's team still missing a member.
I'm sure Damage CTRL, Rhea Ripley and Nikki
would love to find out who the fifth member will be.
If there will be a fifth member.
[crowd cheering]
Now, you know, ever since Summer Slam,
Bayley and I have been tearing each other apart.
And not just for this championship but for the future…
of this women's division,
But come this Saturday,
this battle is finally gonna end at the only place that it can,
WarGames.
Now, I may have won the battle for now,
but I have not won the war and I can't do it alone.
And there's nobody that I would rather go to war with than my girls.
[crowd cheering]
We've got Alexa Bliss!
[crowd cheering]
We got Michin, which is good.
It's cool because you best believe she's gonna be ready for WarGames.
And to the woman that's gonna win the advantage for us tonight,
Asuka…
[crowd cheering]
because while Bayley's team is busy playing games, we're ready for war.
Yeah, we are.
I'm ready to get payback on everyone in Damage CTRL
and throw Nikki Cross in the trash where she belongs.
Yup, yup, yup, yup!
We are ready for war!
But no one is ready for us.
Oh. and just wait until you see who our fifth member is.
And tonight,
Rhea Ripley is not ready for us.
[screams]
[crowd cheering]
Because you best believe everybody's been hitting me.
You have to be on our team because Bayley and Damage CTRL
they done made a whole lot of enemies.
And when we finally make our decision Friday at SmackDown, I promise you
-that y'all will not be disappointed. -[crowd booing]
[Rhea Ripley's theme playing]
[Corey] It sounds like we'll get an answer Friday night on SmackDown.
But we find out who gets the advantage right now.
Rhea Ripley's music, but Damage CTRL is with her,
as is Nikki Cross.
Uh, hold on, hold on, hold on.
You actually expect us to believe that you have this fifth partner.
Okay, but you're gonna make us wait till Friday Night SmackDown!
It sounds like the EST is stalling.
Or is it-- or Bianca?
Is it a lot harder than you thought it would be
to find someone else who actually likes you?
Because ding dong.
Hello?
Nobody even respects you around here.
Not even your teammates.
No, no. They're just sucking up to you
because they wanna be next in line for the championship.
Not like they'd ever stand a chance. [laughs]
I mean, you've got Michin, who you saw what happened earlier…
She's been here for what? A cup of coffee?
And then you've got Asuka and Alexa,
who have lost to my girls time and time again.
All led by you, champ.
The same champ who's throwing Asuka,
poor little Asuka right into the fire tonight.
Instead of you stepping up to Rhea
like a real leader, like a real champion,
Shut up!
[speaks Japanese]
Hey, Rhea, Let's do this.
Right now!
Asuka, just like WrestleMania.
Mummy's gonna eradicate ya.
You really ready to go, Asuka?
You ready to go with me?
[Corey] Time for talking is through.
Time to throw down. Rhea Ripley, Asuka, one-on-one.
Which team will have the advantage inside WarGames?
We'll find out next.
[Kevin Patrick] What a way to end Monday Night RAW.
This one-on-one between Asuka and Rhea Ripley is all about
that crucial numerical advantage come Saturday's WarGames.
Tonight's winner will give their team the advantage,
meaning a member from their team will be released into the match
before their opponents, making it two-on-one at that time.
Alternating members will then join the match every three minutes.
Until it's 5v5.
But crucially, the Advantage team will never be outnumbered.
In fact, four separate times, the Advantage team
will have the numerical advantage.
[Corey] And that can be a game changer.
Absolutely in the confines of WarGames again,
two rings surrounded by one massive cage.
Inside, chaos, panic, disorder.
That's exactly what you can expect this Saturday
from both the men and the women's WarGames match-ups.
But as you said, Kevin, this is of the utmost importance.
This particular match-up, gaining the advantage for your team.
[Kevin Patrick] Rhea Ripley, an experienced campaigner
with WarGames as well from her time in NXT.
[Corey] Rhea Ripley, no stranger. She has competed in WarGames in the past.
You know that's gotta give her team, particularly the women pictured before you
Damage CTRL and Nikki Cross.
So that added confidence-- What I was paying attention to
while Bianca and Alexa and Asuka were out here, Kevin, was Alexa Bliss.
She seemed almost trepidatious, maybe uncertain.
Maybe she's a little under the weather.
But Bliss did not seem excited or eager about this Saturday,
and that could change the complexion of the match-up for the entire team.
Because you can't trust your teammates in WarGames,
you might as well not enter.
[Kevin Patrick] You need to be on the same wavelength.
-Ooh! -[Kevin Patrick] Look at Rhea Ripley go!
Cover, to put away Asuka early. Kick Out by Asuka!
[Corey] And Bayley raised a few valid points.
Perhaps that is the case.
Perhaps Alexa Bliss is just trying to get in close to Bianca.
Maybe Asuka just wants to stay in the good graces of the EST
for future championship opportunities.
It makes sense.
Whether or not it's true or not, we'll find out Saturday.
And my Lord!
[Kevin Patrick] What a shot from Asuka!
[Corey] Poor Rhea might have forgotten her own name for a few seconds there.
[Kevin Patrick] And the Big Boot Asuka can climb now.
Dropkicks Rhea.
[Corey] Ripley sent to the outside.
[Kevin Patrick] We just wondered who the fifth
and final member will be for Asuka's team
as she looks to go outside,
We're gonna find out Friday night on SmackDown.
[Corey] Wow. Look at this.
Outrageous strength from The Judgment Day's Eradicator
Asuka able to counter.
[Kevin Patrick] The Nightmare face first into the apron.
[grunting]
[Kevin Patrick] Asuka so experienced.
Grand Slam Champion,
and these two, of course, have battled at WrestleMania in the past.
[Corey] The past is the past, and the future is WarGames.
This Saturday when WWE hits Boston, Massachusetts,
it will be a night to remember. No doubt.
Unparalleled brutality in the match beyond.
[Kevin Patrick] And Rhea Ripley. She's so dominant of late.
I'm not catering to you or all these people.
Shut up.
[Corey] Rhea Ripley realizing she's got all the time in the world.
As long as she doesn't get counted out, giving the advantage to the other team.
Rhea doesn't need to be in any rush.
[Kevin Patrick] She's been dominant, but she hasn't exactly been competing
too often with The Judgment Day.
She's been certainly influential, whereas Asuka's been competing
week in, week out, rust to worry about.
[Corey] Potentially, it has been several months
since Rhea Ripley's competed on Monday Night RAW
that rust is always a factor.
But think about what you just said.
Rhea Ripley hasn't even been competing in matches for the past several months.
Whatcha gonna do about it?
[Corey] Who are we talking about?
Nothing. That's exactly what.
After a week, every time The Judgment Day is on screen,
who are we talking about, Kevin? Rhea Ripley.
[Kevin Patrick] The Wild Card. The X Factor. Asuka, though,
That's what it's all about.
[Corey] Whose name is on the lips of the WWE Universe?
It has been Rhea and oh, man!
[Kevin Patrick] That is vicious from Ripley.
[Corey] This is why WarGames is such comfortable territory for the Nightmare.
-Rhea Ripley is battering Asuka. -Shut up!
[Kevin Patrick] We saw her powerbomb three competitors at the same time
in 2019 WarGames.
[Corey] We saw her body slam Luke Gallows,
which is like body slamming a couch.
-[Kevin Patrick] Just punishing Asuka. -Come on, Asuka!
[Corey] The confidence of Ripley continues to grow,
making her ever more dangerous.
A shot to the kidneys.
[Kevin Patrick] Asuka feeling the effects, pretty lifeless right now.
For good measure.
[Corey] Carefully measured strikes on the kidneys
and lower back of The Empress of Tomorrow.
[Kevin Patrick] Can you imagine having an advantage with real Ripley on your team?
[Corey] Rhae in and of herself is a physical advantage.
I mean, unmatched power.
Aside from perhaps Bianca Belair.
[Kevin Patrick] But if they get the advantage here
tonight, with a victory over Asuka…
it's gonna be two-on-one.
-That will be hard to overcome, -[Corey] No doubt. Cover here by Ripley.
[Kevin Patrick] Putting away Asuka, Asuka kicks out.
That was three, [indistinct]. I swear to God!
[Corey] …been unable to solve The Eradicator.
Ripley just dominating The Empress of Tomorrow.
And this is a situation where, yes, the advantage is of the utmost importance.
-Give up, Asuka! -No!
[Corey] But wouldn't you rather give up the advantage
and still know that your team is as close to 100% as possible?
Because right now, Asuka is taking a beating.
[Kevin Patrick] We still, of course, don't know the entire team.
Well, right now we know of four members of Asuka's side of the battle.
Shoulders down!
Now, we know of four members, and right now that team is in danger…
-of having one of the four-- -[Kevin Patrick] Look at Asuka go.
[Corey] …in no physical condition to compete Saturday.
But Asuka is not gonna go down that easy.
[Kevin Patrick] Pain on the face of Rhea Ripley,
[Corey] She got a modified Knee Bar applied
-[Kevin Patrick] So methodical. -[Corey] Ripley just so strong.
[Kevin Patrick] Wow.
Face first, Asuka hammers the canvas and Ripley on top again.
[Corey] Face first into the middle turnbuckle.
This is, honestly, a far more one sided affair than I expected.
[Kevin Patrick] So powerful, so dominant.
Rhea Ripley, So ruthless.
She can be manipulative…
You think you can step in the ring with me again, Asuka?
[Kevin Patrick] She can be conniving.
[Corey] Rhea may have unintentionally-- Oh, God! Word!
[Kevin Patrick] How can Asuka come back from this?
[Corey] I don't know if she can.
Advantage, Ripley.
[Kevin Patrick] We're in the midst of a crucial Advantage Match
ahead of Survivor Series: WarGames this Saturday from Boston, Massachusetts.
Rhea Ripley, one-on-one with Asuka both looking for the advantage
for their team for WarGames.
[Corey] The utmost importance, completely shifts the balance
of power and momentum inside the hellacious structure
known as WarGames.
You see Damage CTRL looking on Nikki Cross staring at something.
We don't know where her head is, but we know that all of these women
will be competing this Saturday,
streaming live, WWE on Peacock.
Listen to the impact of Ripley.
Crushing her shoulder into the post,
giving Asuka an opportunity to fight back in
[Kevin Patrick] Asuka vicious kicks to the back of the leg of Ripley.
A swing and a miss from Rhea. Asuka connects.
Asuka gaining momentum now, and pace as well.
The power of Ripley vs. the pace of Asuka.
[Corey] Advantage for this Saturday is at stake.
That is not lost on either of these competitors.
Bianca and Alexa looking on, of course,
the fifth member of their team remains to be named.
Asuka.
[Corey] German suplex on Ripley, shoulders down for the victory.
[Kevin Patrick] Now for Asuka, Rhea kicks out.
The victory means a member from the winning team
will be released into the match on Saturday before their opponents,
giving that numerical advantage, then alternating members
will join the match every three minutes until, of course, it's 5v5.
[Corey] But if you have that advantage, it almost automatically swings
the pendulum of momentum to your team's favor.
-Oh, no. Oh, no! -[Kevin Patrick] Ripley's going there.
[Corey] Asuka in all types of trouble. Can The Empress hold on?
[Kevin Patrick] Prison trap.
Ripley doing serious damage here.
[Corey] Advantage is slipping away from Team Asuka,
Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss looking on, they have to be concerned.
[Kevin Patrick] Asuka looking for the ropes.
Before she taps, can she get there? Rhea walks away.
-Asuka does well. -Great counter.
Creating a little separation. But, Rhea, back up to the apron.
[Kevin Patrick] A powerful blow from Ripley,
Rhea has been essentially
one step ahead of Asuka from the opening bell in this match.
[Kevin Patrick] Asuka, quick across to thwart the effort of Ripley.
[Corey] Sliding knee, Ripley in Trouble.
[Kevin Patrick] Cover, to put away Rhea Ripley…
and get the advantage. No, kick out by Rhea.
[Corey] Again, if you're Bianca Belair and you're Alexa Bliss
looking on backstage,
you have to be concerned, at least a little bit,
at what type of physical condition Asuka could be in this Saturday.
[Kevin Patrick] Look at Asuka, ripping the left leg away.
[Corey] Asuka follows up with a sliding knee that rocked Ripley
but couldn't end this one just yet.
[Kevin Patrick] Asuka's sizing up the prize.
[Corey] A great back kick by Ripley, right under the chin of Asuka.
I think if Rhea had a little more wherewithal right now,
she would realize this is a great opportunity to execute a cover.
[Kevin Patrick] A sadistic look in the face of Rhea Ripley,
a kick to the midsection, stomping on the toes.
Ripley now for the victory over Asuka And that advantage.
-Not yet. -[screaming]
-[referee] That was two, Rhea, come on. -Ref, I swear.
[Corey] Rhea Ripley frustrated with the officials count.
It seems as though Chad Patton
is doing an excellent job keeping an eye on things
as we look again at the Northern Lights suplex.
Look how Rhea up on her toes.
Her shoulder is pinning down Asuka's torso,
expertly executed, but not enough yet.
You're pathetic.
[Corey] Rhea could be thinking Riptide.
[Kevin Patrick] Asuka! Can she counteract it?
[Corey] Asuka counter to the Asuka lock.
[Kevin Patrick] Can she get it? Is it locked in?
[Corey] Not fully.
[crowd cheering]
[Kevin Patrick] The crowd cheering our Asuka here in Albany, New York,
[Corey] Look who it is!
[Kevin Patrick] Yeah, look who is out here.
Out of nowhere. Damage CTRL and Nikki Cross ringside.
Ripley, blow after blow to Asuka.
It's got to be frustrating if you're Rhea Ripley,
to be so dominant but unable to put Asuka away.
Here comes Bliss and Belair again.
Asuka connects with the kick.
-[Kevin Patrick] Can she capitalize? -[Corey] Look at the armbar cinched in.
[Kevin Patrick] Ripley struggling.
[Corey] Asuka's got the armbar applied, Rhea Ripley in jeopardy.
Advantage on the line, whose team will have it?
-Shoulders down. -Hopefully turns it around.
Asuka kicks out, back up on their feet they go.
Swing and a miss.
Ripley looking for it.
[Corey] Riptide!
[Kevin Patrick] Can Riptide see this through?
-Yes. -[bell dinging]
[Corey] Wow. Wow, wow!
[Rome] Rhea Ripley!
[Corey] Asuka fought her heart out.
But you can feel the elation
emanating from Bayley, IYO, Dakota and Nikki,
who now knows that went Rhea joins their side this Saturday at WarGames,
it is their advantage to lose.
[Kevin Patrick] And what an advantage it is.
The fifth and final member has not been selected yet for Team Bianca.
They're already fighting an uphill battle.
[Corey] Here is the closing moment.
Listen, we're checking out, Asuka, Nearly winning this thing.
There is chaos.
[Kevin Patrick] Look at this. It's all kicking off.
Bianca and Alexa involved.
[Corey] A little WarGames appetizer for you.
Survivor Series this Saturday in Boston.
This is all legal.
Two rings, one cage, no holds barred.
[Kevin Patrick] Pinfall or submission to crown the winner.
When the 5v5 are inside the rings.
But here we go tonight.
Look at Bianca Belair go!
[Corey] The champion swinging at everything that moves.
Damage CTRL making a statement,
-And there is Bliss. -And she connects it.
Look at this Bianca Belair going to war early here on this Monday,
[Corey] Both of these teams may destroy one another before they arrive.
This is personal. This is chaotic.
This is about supremacy in the women's division.
And settling old scores.
[Kevin Patrick] Speaking of old scores look who it is!
[Corey] Mia Yim Michin of The OC.
Looking for a little payback on Rhea Ripley.
[Kevin Patrick] taking out Rhea Ripley. But here we go once more.
This really is war. As Asuka takes flight.
[Corey] Everybody's down.
Madness will ensue.
Who will survive Saturday?
[Kevin Patrick] Lifeless bodies, and we can expect much more of that
from Survivor Series on Saturday,
[Corey] This is the match as we know it thus far.
Nine women have been announced.
One will be revealed Friday on SmackDown.
Belair, Yim, Asuka and Bliss
against Damage CTRL, Rhea Ripley, Nikki Cross.
[Kevin Patrick] Get ready for an all-out war when The Bloodline.
takes on the team of Sheamus, Butch, Ridge Holland, Drew McIntyre and KO.
Kevin Owens.
[Corey] The Head of the Table is under siege.
The Bloodline against five of the hungriest competitors in the game.
[Kevin Patrick] How about the United States Championship?
That's the prize in this must see triple-threat match
between Seth Rollins, Bobby Lashley and Austin Theory.
The first superstar to score pinfall or submission wins.
Rollins, he's the champ, but the odds are stacked
against the Visionary as he collides
with these two unhinged and angry superstars.
[Corey] We will run it back. The OC and Judgment Day rivalry continues
as AJ Styles goes one-on-one with the Prince, Finn Bálor this Saturday.
[Kevin Patrick] And it really is the biggest match
of the Ballsy Badass's career in WWE.
Can Shotzi become the SmackDown women's champion?
-Well, in her way, Rowdy Ronda Rousey. -And this was moments ago.
The scene was chaotic, as expected, a preview of Survivor Series
of WarGames this Saturday, streaming live on Peacock.
You'd better bring in help.
[wrestlers grunting] help.