1 00:00:01,099 --> 00:00:04,466 [intro music playing] 2 00:00:04,533 --> 00:00:05,633 [John Cena] Then. 3 00:00:07,300 --> 00:00:08,200 [Rick Flair] Woooo! 4 00:00:08,333 --> 00:00:10,200 -[glass shattering] -[The Rock] If you smell… 5 00:00:10,466 --> 00:00:11,533 -[bell tolling] -[Cena] Now. 6 00:00:15,233 --> 00:00:16,766 -[Triple H] The king of kings… -[Cena] You can't see me… 7 00:00:17,300 --> 00:00:18,333 [Cena] Forever. 8 00:00:23,066 --> 00:00:24,333 Together. 9 00:00:30,200 --> 00:00:31,166 ♪ Let's go ♪ 10 00:00:31,233 --> 00:00:33,166 ♪ I got a vision I see in my head ♪ 11 00:00:33,233 --> 00:00:35,366 ♪ A melody buried deep into my soul ♪ 12 00:00:35,433 --> 00:00:37,500 ♪ They call us crazy, We cuttin' the edge ♪ 13 00:00:37,600 --> 00:00:39,500 ♪ Decided our stories Are gonna be told ♪ 14 00:00:39,566 --> 00:00:41,400 ♪ Break the rules, Break the laws ♪ 15 00:00:41,466 --> 00:00:43,266 ♪ This is the moment we change it all ♪ 16 00:00:43,333 --> 00:00:45,166 ♪ Yeah, greatness ♪ 17 00:00:45,233 --> 00:00:47,500 ♪ Yeah, it feels like greatness ♪ 18 00:00:47,566 --> 00:00:49,233 ♪ Legendary in the makin' ♪ 19 00:00:49,300 --> 00:00:51,366 ♪ Reach out and we take it ♪ 20 00:00:51,433 --> 00:00:53,699 ♪ 'Bout to emerge, We on the verge-- ♪ 21 00:00:53,766 --> 00:00:56,000 [Corey] What the hell is The Bloodline doing here? 22 00:00:56,066 --> 00:00:58,133 [Kevin] We haven't even started the show. 23 00:00:58,199 --> 00:01:05,166 [Corey] Jimmy and Jey Uso. Solo Sikoa, and Sami Zayn, The Bloodline are here. 24 00:01:05,233 --> 00:01:06,733 Oh, come on. 25 00:01:06,800 --> 00:01:08,399 [official] No, no. No, no. 26 00:01:10,233 --> 00:01:11,700 [crowd cheers] 27 00:01:11,766 --> 00:01:14,433 [Kevin] Pure carnage. Wreaking havoc again this week. 28 00:01:16,966 --> 00:01:21,266 Hey, check this out. Everybody at home, everybody at home. 29 00:01:21,333 --> 00:01:24,399 The Bloodline is in the building, and we're taking over 30 00:01:24,466 --> 00:01:26,433 -Monday Night Raw… -Let's go. 31 00:01:26,500 --> 00:01:28,366 just like we took over every show last year. 32 00:01:28,433 --> 00:01:30,500 -[Jey] Let's go. -This year still the same. 33 00:01:30,566 --> 00:01:32,466 -2023. -Message from your Tribal Chief. 34 00:01:32,533 --> 00:01:33,500 2023. 35 00:01:38,366 --> 00:01:41,266 This is a message for everybody in the back. 36 00:01:41,333 --> 00:01:44,033 The Bloodline runs this show. 37 00:01:44,100 --> 00:01:47,100 -This is on behalf of the Tribal Chief. -What are they talking about? 38 00:01:47,166 --> 00:01:48,800 You understand that? 39 00:01:48,866 --> 00:01:51,366 [Kevin Owens' music plays] 40 00:01:51,433 --> 00:01:54,133 [crowd cheers] 41 00:02:13,766 --> 00:02:16,166 Hey. Hey. 42 00:02:18,766 --> 00:02:21,200 I see you got your little microphone there, Kev. 43 00:02:21,666 --> 00:02:24,666 Don't open your mouth, and don't say a word. 44 00:02:24,733 --> 00:02:26,600 Listen very carefully, 45 00:02:26,966 --> 00:02:31,433 because in case you can't tell, we're not in a very good mood tonight. 46 00:02:32,633 --> 00:02:34,500 In case you can't tell, 47 00:02:34,566 --> 00:02:40,733 tonight is a hostile takeover of Monday Night Raw by the Bloodline. 48 00:02:44,233 --> 00:02:46,066 Oh, is that right? 49 00:02:46,133 --> 00:02:48,466 It's a hostile takeover by The Bloodline? 50 00:02:48,533 --> 00:02:50,133 [Sami] Listen to me, pal. 51 00:02:50,200 --> 00:02:53,333 We are taking over by any means necessary. 52 00:02:53,400 --> 00:02:56,466 And tonight, people are going to get hurt, 53 00:02:56,533 --> 00:03:01,966 and I want you to know it is because of you. 54 00:03:14,399 --> 00:03:16,000 Because of me? 55 00:03:22,700 --> 00:03:24,500 You know, um… 56 00:03:25,399 --> 00:03:28,600 I could swear I had something to say when I came out here. 57 00:03:28,666 --> 00:03:30,666 That's why I got the microphone, 58 00:03:31,200 --> 00:03:33,600 but after hearing you just now, 59 00:03:34,433 --> 00:03:37,500 all I really want to do is come punch you in the face. So… 60 00:03:37,566 --> 00:03:38,966 [crowd cheers] 61 00:03:39,033 --> 00:03:41,000 [Pearce] Whoa, whoa, whoa. Kevin. No, no. 62 00:03:41,066 --> 00:03:44,299 Kevin, Kevin. Kevin. Enough, Kevin. 63 00:03:44,366 --> 00:03:47,799 Kevin. Enough. Stop. Stop. Stop. 64 00:03:47,866 --> 00:03:49,600 Listen to me. Listen to me. 65 00:03:49,666 --> 00:03:55,600 The Bloodline is not the authority on Raw, I am. 66 00:03:55,666 --> 00:04:00,266 And quite frankly, I've let you guys get away with this for far too long. 67 00:04:00,333 --> 00:04:04,500 Got away with it for far too long, and that goes for Roman too. 68 00:04:04,566 --> 00:04:06,833 So, we're not doing this tonight, 69 00:04:06,899 --> 00:04:09,666 we're not doing this at all in the new year. 70 00:04:11,633 --> 00:04:17,033 You four are going to leave my ring, and you're going to do it peacefully. 71 00:04:17,099 --> 00:04:21,466 Security, if you please, escort The Bloodline from my ring, 72 00:04:21,533 --> 00:04:24,099 and get them out of my building. 73 00:04:24,166 --> 00:04:26,800 [crowd boos] 74 00:04:32,333 --> 00:04:35,200 [Kevin] The Bloodline just kicking off here on Monday Night Raw. 75 00:04:35,266 --> 00:04:37,300 -[Corey] Oh, are we back on? -[Kevin] We are. 76 00:04:37,366 --> 00:04:40,233 [Corey] Solo Sikoa, the heavy hitter, The Enforcer of The Bloodline 77 00:04:40,300 --> 00:04:42,800 laying waste to Adam Pearce's security. 78 00:04:42,866 --> 00:04:46,766 [Kevin] WWE official Adam Pearce just trying to get some control here. 79 00:04:46,833 --> 00:04:48,666 This is madness. 80 00:04:49,866 --> 00:04:51,033 A hostile takeover… 81 00:04:51,099 --> 00:04:53,533 -[Corey] Look at the ferocity… -…according to Zayn. 82 00:04:53,599 --> 00:04:56,033 …in the eyes of Solo Sikoa. 83 00:04:56,099 --> 00:04:58,133 And Kevin Owens wants to fight. 84 00:04:58,200 --> 00:05:00,733 [Kevin] The prized fighter isn't holding back. 85 00:05:00,800 --> 00:05:03,300 -Into the ring he goes. -[Corey] It's four-on-one. 86 00:05:03,366 --> 00:05:06,266 -[Pearce] Let's go. Come on. -[Kevin] Pearce wants security. 87 00:05:06,333 --> 00:05:08,833 He's losing the plot completely here. 88 00:05:08,900 --> 00:05:11,233 -Let's go. -[Corey] We don't need security. 89 00:05:11,300 --> 00:05:13,599 You might as well get Nashville PD out here. 90 00:05:13,666 --> 00:05:16,200 -The locker room has emptied. -[Kevin] Look at this. 91 00:05:16,266 --> 00:05:19,200 -[Corey] Everybody wants revenge. -[Kevin] Shelton Benjamin, 92 00:05:19,266 --> 00:05:22,400 Luke Gallows, Cedric Alexander, 93 00:05:22,466 --> 00:05:24,300 Elias, they're all out there. 94 00:05:25,500 --> 00:05:26,900 The Street Profits. 95 00:05:29,666 --> 00:05:31,200 Mustafa Ali. 96 00:05:31,266 --> 00:05:36,333 [Corey] It is a pier-six brawl to kick off the new year on Monday Night Raw. 97 00:05:41,766 --> 00:05:43,633 [Pearce] No, no, no. 98 00:05:44,466 --> 00:05:47,433 You guys are not getting out of Dodge that easy. 99 00:05:47,500 --> 00:05:49,233 No, no, no. 100 00:05:50,033 --> 00:05:54,900 As a matter of fact, you're not getting out of Dodge at all. 101 00:05:54,966 --> 00:05:59,866 Bloodline, you want to come to work, I think it's time I put you to work. 102 00:05:59,933 --> 00:06:02,666 I hope you've got your boots and your gear 103 00:06:02,733 --> 00:06:05,866 because I'm putting every single one of you in a match tonight, 104 00:06:05,933 --> 00:06:09,599 -and that is official. -[crowd cheers] 105 00:06:16,133 --> 00:06:20,066 [crowd chants] Uce! 106 00:06:20,133 --> 00:06:21,966 Somebody's going to get hurt tonight, Pearce, 107 00:06:22,033 --> 00:06:23,833 and it's going to be because of you now. 108 00:06:23,900 --> 00:06:26,000 What happens next is on your hands. 109 00:06:28,766 --> 00:06:32,366 An absolutely chaotic way to kick off Monday Night Raw. 110 00:06:32,433 --> 00:06:34,433 It's only going to be bigger from here 111 00:06:34,500 --> 00:06:38,599 because up next is the Raw Women's Championship match 112 00:06:38,666 --> 00:06:42,233 where Alexa Bliss will challenge my guest, 113 00:06:42,299 --> 00:06:46,099 the Raw Women's Champion, Bianca Belair. 114 00:06:46,166 --> 00:06:47,700 [crowd cheers] 115 00:06:47,766 --> 00:06:52,400 Bianca, after falling victim to Alexa Bliss' actions two weeks ago, 116 00:06:52,466 --> 00:06:57,500 how is her shifting behavior changed your relationship? 117 00:06:57,566 --> 00:07:02,200 Well, with all due respect, Byron, I am no victim. 118 00:07:02,266 --> 00:07:05,900 And after tonight, I don't want to talk to or about Alexa anymore 119 00:07:05,966 --> 00:07:10,066 because as far as I'm concerned, our relationship is far beyond repair. 120 00:07:10,133 --> 00:07:12,666 Now, she can blame Bray Wyatt all she wants, 121 00:07:12,733 --> 00:07:14,866 but we all know that Alexa is her own person. 122 00:07:14,933 --> 00:07:17,366 She's going to do what she wants, when she wants, 123 00:07:17,433 --> 00:07:19,299 and nobody is going to convince her otherwise. 124 00:07:19,366 --> 00:07:22,299 So, Alexa wanted this match tonight, 125 00:07:22,366 --> 00:07:29,233 well, I want to prove why the Raw Women's Championship belongs with The EST of WWE. 126 00:07:32,833 --> 00:07:35,666 [music] 127 00:07:35,733 --> 00:07:37,766 [Corey] Sounds like the champ is ready, KP. 128 00:07:37,833 --> 00:07:39,666 Yes, certainly. Look, folks, welcome. 129 00:07:39,733 --> 00:07:42,099 Here. This is where our announce desk usually is. 130 00:07:42,166 --> 00:07:43,666 Kevin Patrick, Corey Graves. 131 00:07:43,733 --> 00:07:46,566 I didn't even have a chance to wish you a Happy New Year yet. 132 00:07:46,633 --> 00:07:48,966 I was going to promise a championship night, 133 00:07:49,033 --> 00:07:50,433 here on Monday Night Raw. 134 00:07:50,500 --> 00:07:53,233 We promised to start the new year off with a bang with fireworks, 135 00:07:53,299 --> 00:07:56,299 The Bloodline delivered that, but we are just getting started. 136 00:07:56,366 --> 00:08:00,500 Tonight, Seth "Freakin" Rollins has earned the opportunity 137 00:08:00,566 --> 00:08:03,566 to once again challenge the man who holds the title 138 00:08:03,633 --> 00:08:05,866 that is so coveted on Monday nights. 139 00:08:05,933 --> 00:08:10,000 Austin Theory as the current United States Champion, 140 00:08:10,066 --> 00:08:12,533 Theory defends against Rollins tonight. 141 00:08:12,599 --> 00:08:15,433 [Kevin] When we think about 2022, we think about maybe the best match 142 00:08:15,500 --> 00:08:18,666 arguably the best match of the calendar year 143 00:08:18,733 --> 00:08:21,533 that involved Seth Rollins and that man, Cody Rhodes. 144 00:08:21,599 --> 00:08:25,366 Tonight chapter one, we're going to look at Cody's road to recovery. 145 00:08:25,433 --> 00:08:30,200 [Corey] We heard moments ago the Champion, "The EST of WWE" 146 00:08:30,266 --> 00:08:35,400 Bianca Belair is prepared to defend her Raw Women's Championship 147 00:08:35,466 --> 00:08:38,100 against Alexa Bliss 148 00:08:38,166 --> 00:08:42,966 tonight to kick everything off on Monday Night Raw. 149 00:08:47,533 --> 00:08:49,333 [crosstalk] 150 00:08:49,400 --> 00:08:52,199 Hey. Stop. One at a time. One at a time. 151 00:08:52,266 --> 00:08:55,600 Please, please, one at a time. Please. 152 00:08:55,666 --> 00:08:58,400 Pearce, if you are booking The Bloodline tonight, 153 00:08:58,466 --> 00:09:02,566 it better include the Street Profits. 154 00:09:03,033 --> 00:09:06,633 Adam. Adam, Bloodline is here for me. 155 00:09:06,699 --> 00:09:09,566 Whatever matches you've got in mind, I better be in one of them. 156 00:09:09,633 --> 00:09:11,766 I know everybody wants a piece of The Bloodline, 157 00:09:11,833 --> 00:09:14,666 but there's only four of them tonight and a whole lot more of you. 158 00:09:14,733 --> 00:09:17,666 I don't care. Hey, I don't care about any of that, Pearce. 159 00:09:17,733 --> 00:09:20,133 Listen, I don't care about Sami, I don't care about the Usos, 160 00:09:20,199 --> 00:09:22,433 all I care about is Solo. 161 00:09:22,500 --> 00:09:25,566 That animal smashed me with a guitar, he tried to end my career. 162 00:09:25,633 --> 00:09:29,400 Tonight, I want him, one-on-one. I demand a match. 163 00:09:29,466 --> 00:09:32,666 You know what, no, a fight with Solo, nobody at ringside. 164 00:09:32,733 --> 00:09:34,066 I want a fight. 165 00:09:34,133 --> 00:09:36,766 Well, if nobody objects, then I think I've got the answer to that. 166 00:09:36,833 --> 00:09:38,800 How about you and Solo one-on-one. 167 00:09:38,866 --> 00:09:42,466 We're in Nashville, Music City, USA, in a Music City Street Fight tonight. 168 00:09:42,533 --> 00:09:45,100 -Oh, yes. -[crosstalk] 169 00:09:46,833 --> 00:09:50,233 Hey, and as for the rest of The Bloodline, I'm thinking a Six-Man Tag. 170 00:09:50,300 --> 00:09:52,933 How about Sami and The Usos 171 00:09:53,000 --> 00:09:56,266 against The Street Profits and Kevin Owens? 172 00:09:56,333 --> 00:09:58,600 -[chuckles] -Money, money. 173 00:09:58,666 --> 00:10:00,699 Okay. Okay. Easy money. Easy money. 174 00:10:00,766 --> 00:10:03,333 As for the rest of you, everybody wants to get them. 175 00:10:03,400 --> 00:10:05,966 They've been walking around wielding too much power for too long, 176 00:10:06,033 --> 00:10:08,233 but it's a new year in the WWE 177 00:10:08,300 --> 00:10:10,933 and it's time that we all start acting like it. 178 00:10:11,000 --> 00:10:13,100 Thank you very much, gentlemen. 179 00:10:13,166 --> 00:10:17,300 -That's right. I like way he do-- -[crosstalk] 180 00:10:21,066 --> 00:10:23,733 [music] 181 00:10:23,800 --> 00:10:27,300 [Kevin] We'd like to extend a special thank you to Hardy for "Sold Out," 182 00:10:27,366 --> 00:10:30,400 an official theme song for WWE's Royal Rumble. 183 00:10:30,466 --> 00:10:33,000 It's from the album "The Mockingbird and The Crow," 184 00:10:33,066 --> 00:10:36,666 available January 20th on Apple Music and Spotify. 185 00:10:41,033 --> 00:10:44,433 And look who's in the house tonight here in Nashville, Tennessee. 186 00:10:44,500 --> 00:10:48,500 [Corey] Nashville's own, Hardy, big-time WWE fan. 187 00:10:48,566 --> 00:10:52,300 He's got big things coming our way at the Royal Rumble. 188 00:10:52,366 --> 00:10:55,699 Hardy will be performing live, can't wait to check that out, 189 00:10:55,766 --> 00:10:58,400 but Hardy's got the best seat in the house tonight 190 00:10:58,466 --> 00:11:00,866 for the Raw Women's Championship match. 191 00:11:00,933 --> 00:11:03,033 [Kevin] Let's go. It's championship time. 192 00:11:03,100 --> 00:11:06,433 [Alexa Bliss' music plays] 193 00:11:06,500 --> 00:11:11,933 First out, Alexa Bliss, a three-time Raw Women's Champion. 194 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:15,333 She's fought her way to this position to be here tonight 195 00:11:15,400 --> 00:11:17,233 to take on Bianca Belair, 196 00:11:17,300 --> 00:11:20,833 taking down Nikki Cross and Becky Lynch in a Triple Threat, 197 00:11:20,900 --> 00:11:25,233 then Bayley to win this opportunity tonight against Bianca. 198 00:11:25,300 --> 00:11:27,100 Let's revisit what played out, though, 199 00:11:27,166 --> 00:11:30,000 in an interview with Byron Saxton and Bianca. 200 00:11:31,699 --> 00:11:34,033 I think that maybe you have forgotten 201 00:11:34,100 --> 00:11:36,199 that I was winning championships 202 00:11:36,266 --> 00:11:38,066 way before you even walked through the door. 203 00:11:38,133 --> 00:11:39,600 And I can do it again. 204 00:11:41,333 --> 00:11:43,100 Then come do it then. 205 00:11:43,166 --> 00:11:46,666 Well, ladies, I think we all are very much looking forward 206 00:11:46,733 --> 00:11:49,666 to the championship match between you both. 207 00:11:49,733 --> 00:11:51,600 Thank you for your time tonight. 208 00:11:51,666 --> 00:11:52,766 Thank you. 209 00:11:52,833 --> 00:11:54,433 Whoa, whoa, whoa! 210 00:11:57,800 --> 00:11:59,300 [Saxton] What are you doing, Alexa? 211 00:12:00,433 --> 00:12:01,633 Hey, we need some help. 212 00:12:03,400 --> 00:12:06,433 [Corey] Alexa Bliss certainly with a great deal on her mind. 213 00:12:06,500 --> 00:12:09,400 Highly motivated. You heard Bliss herself say it. 214 00:12:09,466 --> 00:12:13,466 She's done it before, Bliss knows what it means to sit atop the mountain, 215 00:12:13,533 --> 00:12:15,933 but tonight will be no easy task for Miss Bliss. 216 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:20,733 [Bianca Belair's music plays] 217 00:12:20,800 --> 00:12:25,633 [Kevin] The Tennessee roar for Bianca Belair from Knoxville, 218 00:12:25,699 --> 00:12:29,066 the WWE's Raw Women's Champion 219 00:12:29,133 --> 00:12:33,100 of now 275 days. 220 00:12:33,166 --> 00:12:38,599 [Corey] In those 275 days, what we have witnessed as the WWE Universe 221 00:12:38,666 --> 00:12:41,233 is Bianca Belair's evolution. 222 00:12:41,300 --> 00:12:46,833 She is a superstar who is grown to exist at the pinnacle of this industry. 223 00:12:47,833 --> 00:12:53,900 A proud fighting champion who has shied away from no challenge, 224 00:12:53,966 --> 00:12:56,433 but Belair certainly has her hands full tonight 225 00:12:56,500 --> 00:12:59,033 with a motivated wicked Miss Bliss. 226 00:13:00,133 --> 00:13:02,133 [Kevin] She certainly thought she had an ally, 227 00:13:02,199 --> 00:13:04,433 maybe even a friend in Alexa Bliss. 228 00:13:04,500 --> 00:13:09,033 They were teammates at Survivor Series WarGames, just 37 days ago. 229 00:13:10,133 --> 00:13:12,400 [Corey] The "what have you done for me lately" business 230 00:13:12,466 --> 00:13:14,366 and Alexa still wants that victory. 231 00:13:14,433 --> 00:13:17,199 She can hang her hat on since returning several months back. 232 00:13:17,266 --> 00:13:19,199 -[bell rings] -[announcer] The following contest 233 00:13:19,266 --> 00:13:25,099 scheduled for one fall is for the Raw Women's Championship. 234 00:13:29,099 --> 00:13:33,000 Introducing the challenger, from Columbus, Ohio, 235 00:13:33,066 --> 00:13:37,433 Alexa Bliss. 236 00:13:42,466 --> 00:13:46,099 And her opponent, from Knoxville, Tennessee, 237 00:13:46,166 --> 00:13:51,166 she is the Raw Women's Champion, 238 00:13:51,233 --> 00:13:56,066 Bianca Belair. 239 00:13:58,633 --> 00:14:01,766 [Corey] Ordinarily in these circumstances, I would expect Alexa Bliss 240 00:14:01,833 --> 00:14:05,633 to rely on her past experience, championship experience, 241 00:14:05,699 --> 00:14:09,466 but Bianca Belair has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt week after week, 242 00:14:09,533 --> 00:14:13,800 for months now, there are no holes in the game of the Raw Women's Champion. 243 00:14:13,866 --> 00:14:16,400 Bianca's going to come out of the gate fast, hit Bliss hard 244 00:14:16,466 --> 00:14:18,466 -and try to end this thing quickly. -[bell rings] 245 00:14:18,533 --> 00:14:20,833 [Kevin] Yes, you say that, Corey, as the bell rings, 246 00:14:20,900 --> 00:14:23,099 but how do you prepare for this version of Alexa Bliss? 247 00:14:23,166 --> 00:14:25,599 -Maybe that answers my question. -Just like that, KP. 248 00:14:25,766 --> 00:14:27,699 Let's go! Let's go. 249 00:14:27,766 --> 00:14:30,099 [Kevin] Rapid start from the Raw Women's Champion. 250 00:14:31,900 --> 00:14:33,599 [Corey] Have a little space balls action. 251 00:14:33,666 --> 00:14:35,533 Big uppercut. 252 00:14:37,566 --> 00:14:39,966 [Kevin] Powerful impact from Belair. 253 00:14:40,033 --> 00:14:42,199 [Corey] In the early moments of this matchup, 254 00:14:42,266 --> 00:14:45,566 it looks like Bliss brought a knife to a gun fight. 255 00:14:45,633 --> 00:14:48,433 Belair is just dominating the challenger out of the gate. 256 00:14:48,500 --> 00:14:50,300 [Kevin] How do you expect she'd be feeling? 257 00:14:50,366 --> 00:14:54,599 A vase to the face during an interview with Byron Saxton. 258 00:14:54,666 --> 00:14:56,166 [Corey] Is a vase like a vase? 259 00:14:56,233 --> 00:14:58,766 -Is that how you say it over here? -[Corey] That's right. 260 00:14:58,833 --> 00:15:00,666 [Kevin] Alexa now starting to respond. 261 00:15:00,733 --> 00:15:02,766 [Corey] I don't think Bliss got any of that one. 262 00:15:02,833 --> 00:15:05,233 Dropkick. There goes Belair to the outside. 263 00:15:06,699 --> 00:15:09,400 [Kevin] You think about Alexa Bliss in her WWE career. 264 00:15:09,466 --> 00:15:11,533 We've mentioned three-time Raw Women's Champion. 265 00:15:11,599 --> 00:15:13,000 She goes to the outside. 266 00:15:13,066 --> 00:15:16,966 Caught by Bianca Belair and the power on show from The EST. 267 00:15:18,933 --> 00:15:22,400 [Corey] Bliss fighting desperately, but Belair just too strong. 268 00:15:23,833 --> 00:15:25,966 -[Kevin] Oh, man. -[crowd exclaims] 269 00:15:26,033 --> 00:15:28,099 [Corey] Swinging Bliss like a Louisville slugger. 270 00:15:28,166 --> 00:15:30,300 Can the challenger get back into this one? 271 00:15:34,733 --> 00:15:38,099 [Kevin] Welcome back, folks. Alexa Bliss all over Bianca Belair 272 00:15:38,166 --> 00:15:39,933 the Raw Women's Champion, right now. 273 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:42,866 Alexa looking to win the title from Belair. 274 00:15:42,933 --> 00:15:45,199 The championship start to the new year. 275 00:15:45,266 --> 00:15:48,133 [Corey] Every time Bliss seems to gain some semblance of an advantage, 276 00:15:48,199 --> 00:15:51,866 The EST shuts the challenger down in short order. 277 00:15:52,433 --> 00:15:54,699 [Kevin] She's been the proud Raw Women's Champion since 278 00:15:54,766 --> 00:15:56,533 WrestleMania of last year. 279 00:15:56,599 --> 00:16:01,333 This arguably the most unpredictable and challenging opponent. 280 00:16:02,733 --> 00:16:06,099 [Corey] Luckily for Belair, there's a lot of tape on Alexa Bliss. 281 00:16:06,166 --> 00:16:09,500 Bliss' exploits and successes in WWE are very well documented 282 00:16:09,566 --> 00:16:12,833 and no doubt Bianca has done her homework prior to this matchup, 283 00:16:12,900 --> 00:16:17,666 and right now just flexing her power and agility. 284 00:16:20,400 --> 00:16:22,266 The EST is feeling it tonight, 285 00:16:22,333 --> 00:16:24,633 and Bliss has been unable to get out of the gates. 286 00:16:25,266 --> 00:16:27,300 [Kevin] Bliss slowly back on her feet, now at pace. 287 00:16:27,366 --> 00:16:30,733 Look at Bianca Belair go. Dropkicks Alexa. 288 00:16:35,366 --> 00:16:39,666 You talked a lot about her evolution, how she continues to grow in WWE, 289 00:16:39,733 --> 00:16:43,733 but Alexis may have the smarts, Alexa Bliss. 290 00:16:43,800 --> 00:16:47,433 [Corey] I don't know if I classify this as smarts, KP. 291 00:16:47,500 --> 00:16:49,666 Bliss is wasting a great deal of time right now. 292 00:16:49,733 --> 00:16:52,699 This is the first time she's had the champion down and potentially out, 293 00:16:52,766 --> 00:16:56,199 and Bliss is showing off for the WWE Universe, now is not the time. 294 00:16:56,266 --> 00:16:59,766 This is what we need to see, aggression, urgency from Bliss. 295 00:17:01,800 --> 00:17:03,500 [Kevin] Kicks to the midsection. 296 00:17:04,466 --> 00:17:07,033 It's been a frantic start to Monday Night Raw here. 297 00:17:07,099 --> 00:17:10,766 [Corey] Curious to see how the injury to Belair's shoulder 298 00:17:10,833 --> 00:17:12,500 will play into this matchup. 299 00:17:12,566 --> 00:17:14,666 Get off the rope, come on. Get off, come on. 300 00:17:15,300 --> 00:17:16,833 One… two… three… 301 00:17:16,899 --> 00:17:19,200 [Kevin] Stern talking to from referee Sean Bennett. 302 00:17:21,633 --> 00:17:23,766 Bianca's head just bouncing off the canvas. 303 00:17:23,833 --> 00:17:26,333 Hook of the leg now, cover for the championship, 304 00:17:26,399 --> 00:17:27,666 and a kick out by Belair. 305 00:17:29,433 --> 00:17:32,833 What would it mean for Alexa Bliss to get back to the mountaintop 306 00:17:32,899 --> 00:17:34,500 and be Raw Women's Champion again? 307 00:17:34,566 --> 00:17:36,333 [Corey] It would be a true return to form. 308 00:17:36,399 --> 00:17:39,566 Once upon a time Alexa Bliss was one of the most feared women in WWE. 309 00:17:39,633 --> 00:17:41,233 She was wicked, she was ruthless, 310 00:17:41,300 --> 00:17:44,833 which is why she was so successful as Champion on multiple occasions. 311 00:17:44,899 --> 00:17:49,233 But right now, Bliss is no match for the power of Belair. 312 00:17:49,300 --> 00:17:50,933 Look at this. 313 00:17:52,766 --> 00:17:53,899 Wow. 314 00:17:54,899 --> 00:17:56,899 Bliss able to escape out the back door. 315 00:17:56,966 --> 00:17:59,500 [Kevin] She does more than that, turns it around, Alexa. 316 00:17:59,566 --> 00:18:01,333 [Corey] Smart, crafty. Cover. 317 00:18:01,399 --> 00:18:04,100 [Kevin] For the victory now and the championship for Alexa Bliss. 318 00:18:04,166 --> 00:18:06,266 Kick out once more by Bianca Belair. 319 00:18:06,333 --> 00:18:10,300 [Corey] If I were Alexa Bliss, I'd utilize more tactics like we just witnessed. 320 00:18:10,833 --> 00:18:12,966 Keep the official occupied, 321 00:18:13,033 --> 00:18:16,433 maybe bend the rules, break the things clean off if you need to, 322 00:18:16,500 --> 00:18:18,733 whatever it takes to become Champion. 323 00:18:19,666 --> 00:18:22,933 [Kevin] Friends not so long ago and you could say the same about 324 00:18:23,000 --> 00:18:26,166 Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn coming your way tonight. 325 00:18:26,233 --> 00:18:30,766 KO and The Street Profits against Sami Zayn alongside The Usos. 326 00:18:30,833 --> 00:18:33,300 [Corey] We've got a Music City Street Fight coming our way, 327 00:18:33,366 --> 00:18:35,899 what a way to kick off the new year on Monday Night Raw 328 00:18:35,966 --> 00:18:37,366 with the arrival of The Bloodline 329 00:18:38,733 --> 00:18:41,233 and a Raw Women's Championship match. 330 00:18:43,033 --> 00:18:46,700 [Kevin] Belair fighting, you saw a wry smile on Alexa Bliss now, 331 00:18:46,766 --> 00:18:48,466 and a big slap from Bliss. 332 00:18:50,366 --> 00:18:53,166 [Corey] Bliss with a flurry of offense. 333 00:18:53,233 --> 00:18:55,800 [Kevin] Alexa Bliss now again, cover, for the win. 334 00:18:55,866 --> 00:18:57,633 Once more, kick out by Bianca. 335 00:18:59,566 --> 00:19:03,266 [Corey] Bianca continuing to favor the left side of her face. 336 00:19:03,333 --> 00:19:05,466 I'm not sure if maybe she made contact 337 00:19:05,533 --> 00:19:08,133 with her cheek on the ring post in the collision earlier. 338 00:19:08,200 --> 00:19:10,033 Obviously still giving the champ trouble. 339 00:19:10,100 --> 00:19:12,366 [Kevin] It was a bright start for Bianca Belair, 340 00:19:12,433 --> 00:19:15,100 but Alexa Bliss has really had her number in the last few moments. 341 00:19:15,166 --> 00:19:19,266 [Corey] Bliss wanted the DDT, but The EST not having any of it. 342 00:19:19,333 --> 00:19:22,266 [Kevin] None of it at all and there's that strength again. 343 00:19:22,333 --> 00:19:26,200 [Corey] Superhuman power from the Raw Women's Champion. 344 00:19:26,266 --> 00:19:28,666 [Kevin] Breaking open the back of Alexa Bliss. 345 00:19:28,733 --> 00:19:31,033 Bianca feeling the effects as well, though. 346 00:19:34,066 --> 00:19:38,333 [Corey] The Nashville faithful cheering on the Raw Women's Champion 347 00:19:38,399 --> 00:19:40,600 rallying behind Belair. 348 00:19:40,666 --> 00:19:43,300 [Kevin] This the first of two championship matches tonight 349 00:19:43,366 --> 00:19:46,566 with Austin Theory and Seth Rollins to come, but look at this. 350 00:19:46,633 --> 00:19:48,866 [Corey] It's aggression from the Champion. 351 00:19:48,933 --> 00:19:50,833 Belair's finished playing games. 352 00:19:52,200 --> 00:19:54,833 [Kevin] Picking up the pace now, Bianca Belair. 353 00:19:54,899 --> 00:19:59,266 [Corey] Taking Bliss on a tour de force around the ring. 354 00:19:59,333 --> 00:20:02,533 [Kevin] Looking to break her nose off at the turnbuckle. 355 00:20:02,600 --> 00:20:04,133 Asking for more now. 356 00:20:09,366 --> 00:20:10,533 [crowd cheers] 357 00:20:10,600 --> 00:20:13,500 So powerful Bianca. Is this her moment? 358 00:20:16,500 --> 00:20:21,733 [Corey] Belair with a series of body slams to the challenger, and a third. 359 00:20:25,500 --> 00:20:28,766 Bliss trying her best to stay out of harm's way. 360 00:20:28,833 --> 00:20:31,566 But here comes The EST. 361 00:20:31,633 --> 00:20:33,966 -Hook of the leg. -[Kevin] This could be it. 362 00:20:34,033 --> 00:20:35,966 Bianca Belair to put away Alexa Bliss 363 00:20:36,033 --> 00:20:37,899 who's still alive. 364 00:20:37,966 --> 00:20:39,866 [Corey] For the first time in the matchup, 365 00:20:39,933 --> 00:20:43,233 a look of frustration washing over the face of the Champion. 366 00:20:43,300 --> 00:20:47,266 Perhaps, Belair thought it would be easier than this 367 00:20:47,333 --> 00:20:49,366 to dispose of the challenger tonight. 368 00:20:49,433 --> 00:20:51,166 Bliss still hanging in this. 369 00:20:52,433 --> 00:20:54,733 [Kevin] We are in Royal Rumble season. 370 00:20:54,800 --> 00:20:59,733 Bianca Belair a former Royal Rumble winner back in 2021. 371 00:20:59,800 --> 00:21:03,899 The beginning really of this incredible run for Bianca Belair. 372 00:21:03,966 --> 00:21:06,399 [Corey] Belair attempted to catch herself on the apron. 373 00:21:06,466 --> 00:21:09,366 Bliss kicked her feet out from underneath. Bliss from the apron. 374 00:21:09,433 --> 00:21:13,100 -Nasty landing for both. -[Kevin] Alexa Bliss back on top here. 375 00:21:13,166 --> 00:21:16,933 -[referee] One. Two. -[Corey] The champ's in trouble. 376 00:21:19,633 --> 00:21:21,066 [Kevin] Is Bianca Belair's reign 377 00:21:21,133 --> 00:21:23,833 as the Raw Women's Champion set to come to an end? 378 00:21:23,899 --> 00:21:26,466 It's been all Alexa Bliss during the commercial break. 379 00:21:26,533 --> 00:21:29,766 The EST may be turning things around here a little bit. 380 00:21:29,833 --> 00:21:33,433 [Corey] The Champion able to fight out of the grasp of the challenger. 381 00:21:33,500 --> 00:21:37,366 Bliss with a waist lock applied for the moment. 382 00:21:37,433 --> 00:21:38,866 Oh, big dropkick. 383 00:21:38,933 --> 00:21:40,933 Got the champ right in the chest. 384 00:21:41,000 --> 00:21:43,533 [Kevin] Powerful woman. At that you could hear the impact-- 385 00:21:43,600 --> 00:21:45,833 -[Corey] Cover. -[Kevin] For the championship. 386 00:21:45,899 --> 00:21:47,399 Belair kicks out. 387 00:21:49,000 --> 00:21:50,899 Hellacious battle. 388 00:21:50,966 --> 00:21:52,833 [Corey] This is a smart strategy by Bliss. 389 00:21:52,899 --> 00:21:56,166 Maybe Alexa realizes she is not going to overpower Belair, 390 00:21:56,233 --> 00:21:59,066 so the trick is try to wear the Champion down slowly. 391 00:21:59,133 --> 00:22:02,766 This is going to make it tough for Bianca to regain a vertical base. 392 00:22:02,833 --> 00:22:05,233 It's going to make it tough for Bianca to breathe. 393 00:22:05,300 --> 00:22:07,266 [crowd cheers] 394 00:22:07,333 --> 00:22:10,399 Belair makes her way back to her feet. 395 00:22:10,466 --> 00:22:12,100 [Kevin] Oh. 396 00:22:12,166 --> 00:22:15,966 [Corey] Bliss has got to be careful not to break the rules in front of the official. 397 00:22:16,033 --> 00:22:20,166 Would hate to squander a championship opportunity. 398 00:22:20,233 --> 00:22:22,566 Nobody home the second time. 399 00:22:22,633 --> 00:22:24,966 [Kevin] That may leave an opening now for Bianca Belair. 400 00:22:25,033 --> 00:22:26,366 Shoulders down. 401 00:22:26,433 --> 00:22:28,366 Bliss gets away with it for now. 402 00:22:30,500 --> 00:22:32,633 What have you seen from Alexa Bliss tonight? 403 00:22:32,700 --> 00:22:35,700 An aggressive nature here. She knows exactly what's on the line. 404 00:22:35,766 --> 00:22:38,433 -[Corey] Oh, my. -[Kevin] Bianca, 405 00:22:38,500 --> 00:22:40,533 we all know about the strength of Bianca Belair. 406 00:22:40,600 --> 00:22:44,066 -KOD coming our way. -[crowd cheers] 407 00:22:44,133 --> 00:22:46,333 [Kevin] Looking to retain. 408 00:22:46,399 --> 00:22:48,766 Alexa has answers. 409 00:22:49,866 --> 00:22:52,933 [Corey] Can the champ put the brakes on once again? 410 00:22:53,000 --> 00:22:56,766 Bianca Belair just too powerful for Bliss tonight. 411 00:22:56,833 --> 00:22:59,433 [Kevin] Backbreaker. Bliss is in agony. 412 00:22:59,500 --> 00:23:01,866 Is this the opening for Bianca Belair? 413 00:23:01,933 --> 00:23:03,433 [crowd cheers] 414 00:23:03,500 --> 00:23:06,566 [Corey] Bliss staggers into the corner. The Champion giving chase. 415 00:23:06,633 --> 00:23:09,133 Belair coming back to life in this one. 416 00:23:09,200 --> 00:23:10,800 [crowd cheers] 417 00:23:10,866 --> 00:23:14,500 Big hammer fists to the crown of the challenger's skull. 418 00:23:14,566 --> 00:23:17,833 [crowd] …seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven… 419 00:23:17,899 --> 00:23:20,133 [Kevin] Her home state of Tennessee cheering her own. 420 00:23:20,200 --> 00:23:22,133 -[Corey] Oh, wait. -[Kevin] Look at this. Oh. 421 00:23:22,200 --> 00:23:25,266 Very clever maneuver by Bliss. 422 00:23:25,333 --> 00:23:27,666 That could turn the tides in this one. 423 00:23:33,500 --> 00:23:35,566 This is my championship. 424 00:23:57,933 --> 00:24:00,666 [Corey] Bliss, obviously, distracted. Belair is still down. 425 00:24:00,733 --> 00:24:03,633 The challenger has a golden opportunity right now. 426 00:24:03,700 --> 00:24:05,733 Bliss needs to keep her head in the game. 427 00:24:05,800 --> 00:24:07,466 [Kevin] She's got a championship to win. 428 00:24:07,533 --> 00:24:09,966 Back inside the ring now is Bianca Belair struggling. 429 00:24:10,033 --> 00:24:12,766 She can't get to her feet. Alexa Bliss looking to climb. 430 00:24:12,833 --> 00:24:15,200 [Corey] Perched up top. Bliss could be-- 431 00:24:15,266 --> 00:24:16,500 What? 432 00:24:26,533 --> 00:24:29,733 Alexa Bliss needs to keep her focus on the task at hand. 433 00:24:29,800 --> 00:24:31,533 Not on the WWE Universe. 434 00:24:33,800 --> 00:24:34,700 [Kevin] Oh, no. 435 00:24:36,100 --> 00:24:37,133 Oh, man. 436 00:24:46,433 --> 00:24:47,700 Something's corrupted Alexa. 437 00:24:47,766 --> 00:24:49,300 -[Corey] What the hell? -[Kevin] What? 438 00:24:49,366 --> 00:24:52,066 [Corey] Alexa Bliss is attacking the official. 439 00:24:53,133 --> 00:24:55,466 [Kevin] All over the referee, Sean Bennett. 440 00:24:56,500 --> 00:24:59,600 [Corey] Now Bliss turning her attention to Belair. 441 00:24:59,666 --> 00:25:03,133 This is going to cause a disqualification for the challenger. 442 00:25:03,200 --> 00:25:04,933 What the hell's gotten into Bliss? 443 00:25:05,000 --> 00:25:06,399 [Kevin] What just happened? 444 00:25:07,466 --> 00:25:09,066 Face first into the post. 445 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:13,566 [Corey] Alexa Bliss just cost herself the Raw Women's Championship. 446 00:25:13,633 --> 00:25:16,933 But, right now, Bliss is trying to destroy the Champion. 447 00:25:20,033 --> 00:25:23,566 Alexa Bliss has come unglued before our very eyes. 448 00:25:25,533 --> 00:25:29,966 [Kevin] Corrupted. Now, the callous nature of Alexa Bliss. 449 00:25:30,033 --> 00:25:33,366 [Corey] Bianca Belair launched into the steel ring stairs. 450 00:25:35,533 --> 00:25:37,533 [Kevin] There is no referee in sight. 451 00:25:39,966 --> 00:25:41,600 [Corey] If this continues… 452 00:26:23,266 --> 00:26:25,266 Oh, no, not again. No, Bliss. 453 00:26:25,333 --> 00:26:27,033 Enough is enough. 454 00:26:27,100 --> 00:26:28,366 What the hell? 455 00:26:43,833 --> 00:26:49,366 Alexa Bliss has just decimated the Raw Women's Champion. 456 00:26:52,800 --> 00:26:55,166 Bianca is hurt bad. We need some help out here. 457 00:26:55,233 --> 00:26:57,300 [Kevin] Look at the eyes of Alexa Bliss. 458 00:26:57,366 --> 00:26:59,000 There's no remorse in sight. 459 00:27:00,266 --> 00:27:01,566 [Corey] Belair is hurt. 460 00:27:05,433 --> 00:27:06,766 This isn't good. 461 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,399 [crowd cheers] 462 00:27:13,466 --> 00:27:15,600 [Kevin] Welcome back to Monday Night Raw. 463 00:27:15,666 --> 00:27:18,399 We had a Raw Women's Championship match moments ago. 464 00:27:18,466 --> 00:27:20,766 There was no winner to this match, Corey Graves. 465 00:27:20,833 --> 00:27:23,600 What played out was quite frightening, to be honest with you. 466 00:27:23,666 --> 00:27:25,899 [Corey] We all assumed per her own words 467 00:27:25,966 --> 00:27:28,233 that Alexa Bliss had moved on from her past. 468 00:27:28,300 --> 00:27:31,166 But obviously something is still lingering inside the challenger 469 00:27:31,233 --> 00:27:32,866 that was set free tonight. 470 00:27:32,933 --> 00:27:35,899 Poor Sean Bennett, WWE official, was attacked mid-match, 471 00:27:35,966 --> 00:27:39,866 this is going to force a disqualification for the challenger Alexa Bliss. 472 00:27:39,933 --> 00:27:42,600 But Bliss seemed more concerned with destroying Bianca Belair 473 00:27:42,666 --> 00:27:45,399 than even the Raw Women's Championship. 474 00:27:45,466 --> 00:27:48,133 This was downright difficult to watch. 475 00:27:48,199 --> 00:27:50,066 [Kevin] It certainly was. Face first. 476 00:27:50,133 --> 00:27:52,133 Bianca Belair, the Raw Women's Champion, 477 00:27:52,199 --> 00:27:56,633 was bloodied up after a collision with the steel steps, 478 00:27:56,699 --> 00:27:58,300 and Bliss came back for more. 479 00:27:58,366 --> 00:28:02,333 [Corey] Multiple DDTs on the steel ring stairs 480 00:28:02,399 --> 00:28:06,199 delivered by Alexa Bliss to Bianca Belair. 481 00:28:06,266 --> 00:28:10,500 And Bliss would leave ringside with a look on her face 482 00:28:10,566 --> 00:28:13,066 that appeared to be something of satisfaction. 483 00:28:13,133 --> 00:28:17,266 So many questions need to be answered after what we just witnessed. 484 00:28:17,333 --> 00:28:19,300 No! No! 485 00:28:19,366 --> 00:28:22,300 [Corey] And this was during the break, Bianca's husband Montez Ford 486 00:28:22,366 --> 00:28:25,966 obviously has a big Six-Man Tag Team match later tonight. 487 00:28:26,033 --> 00:28:28,633 Ford came to the aid of Bianca Belair. 488 00:28:28,699 --> 00:28:30,933 This is the type of stuff you don't prepare for. 489 00:28:31,000 --> 00:28:33,800 You hate to see any athlete taken out in this manner. 490 00:28:33,866 --> 00:28:35,300 It was really difficult to watch. 491 00:28:35,366 --> 00:28:38,233 We're being told that Bianca Belair is currently being evaluated. 492 00:28:38,300 --> 00:28:40,000 We wish her the very best indeed. 493 00:28:40,066 --> 00:28:42,899 Now, the final Monday Night Raw of 2022, 494 00:28:42,966 --> 00:28:45,100 we witnessed something that will set up tonight's 495 00:28:45,166 --> 00:28:46,899 United States Championship beautifully. 496 00:28:46,966 --> 00:28:49,300 A war of words between Seth "Freakin" Rollins 497 00:28:49,366 --> 00:28:51,733 and the current champion, Austin Theory. 498 00:28:51,800 --> 00:28:53,333 [music] 499 00:28:53,399 --> 00:28:55,833 The thing about you is 500 00:28:55,899 --> 00:29:00,166 Seth "Freakin" Rollins has seen the mountaintop. 501 00:29:00,233 --> 00:29:04,666 What you fail to realize is that is just the peak, Seth. 502 00:29:04,733 --> 00:29:07,066 And I'm coming for Everest. 503 00:29:07,133 --> 00:29:08,699 I've been to the mountaintop. 504 00:29:08,766 --> 00:29:10,266 I've seen the mountaintop. 505 00:29:10,333 --> 00:29:11,399 No, no. 506 00:29:11,466 --> 00:29:13,366 You got it wrong, kid. 507 00:29:13,433 --> 00:29:16,133 I am the damn mountaintop. 508 00:29:16,199 --> 00:29:17,399 [crowd cheers] 509 00:29:17,466 --> 00:29:20,100 I am Everest. 510 00:29:20,166 --> 00:29:22,100 You know what they say? 511 00:29:22,166 --> 00:29:24,666 The title doesn't make the man. 512 00:29:24,733 --> 00:29:26,699 The man makes the title. 513 00:29:29,266 --> 00:29:32,899 Later that night, Theory would interfere and cost Rollins victory, 514 00:29:32,966 --> 00:29:34,866 which has led us to this point. 515 00:29:37,100 --> 00:29:42,066 Please welcome my guest at this time, United States Champion, Austin Theory. 516 00:29:42,133 --> 00:29:44,766 [crowd boos] 517 00:29:44,833 --> 00:29:48,899 Now, Austin, how confident are you heading to tonight's huge title defense 518 00:29:48,966 --> 00:29:50,566 against Seth "Freakin" Rollins? 519 00:29:50,633 --> 00:29:53,733 Cathy, my confidence is at an all-time high. 520 00:29:53,800 --> 00:29:57,033 Why is that? It's the new year. New year, new me. 521 00:29:57,100 --> 00:29:59,333 That's what everybody says, right? Not me. 522 00:29:59,399 --> 00:30:04,333 2022 was Austin Theory's year and 2023 is going to be my year. 523 00:30:04,399 --> 00:30:07,699 Let's talk about two weeks ago with Seth "Freakin" Rollins 524 00:30:07,766 --> 00:30:09,066 when I got under his skin. 525 00:30:09,133 --> 00:30:11,866 And then he wanted to pick a fight with The Bloodline. 526 00:30:11,933 --> 00:30:14,966 And when he least expected it, I dropped him. 527 00:30:15,033 --> 00:30:21,133 I guess that just clarifies that Seth "Freakin" Rollins is the past. 528 00:30:21,199 --> 00:30:24,966 And me, well, everybody knows I'm The Now. 529 00:30:25,899 --> 00:30:29,100 But I do hold this United States Championship. 530 00:30:29,166 --> 00:30:30,533 But that's not all I hold. 531 00:30:30,600 --> 00:30:33,466 I hold all the cards right here in my hand, 532 00:30:33,533 --> 00:30:37,800 and I'm out playing Seth "Freakin" Rollins on every turn. 533 00:30:37,866 --> 00:30:41,966 That just means that my forever reign is just beginning. 534 00:30:43,300 --> 00:30:46,500 Not too bad for a kid, huh, Seth? 535 00:30:49,333 --> 00:30:54,300 [Corey] Well, the forever reign of Austin Theory is in serious jeopardy tonight 536 00:30:54,366 --> 00:30:57,733 as a highly-motivated former United States Champion, 537 00:30:57,800 --> 00:31:03,166 Seth "Freakin" Rollins challenges "The Now" Austin Theory. 538 00:31:03,233 --> 00:31:09,533 The most coveted prize on Monday nights is up for grabs live tonight on Raw. 539 00:31:13,566 --> 00:31:17,266 Ladies and gentlemen, Elias. 540 00:31:17,333 --> 00:31:20,866 [guitar strumming] 541 00:31:20,933 --> 00:31:22,866 Hello, I am Eias. 542 00:31:22,933 --> 00:31:25,033 [guitar strumming] 543 00:31:46,166 --> 00:31:49,533 We are in Nashville, Music City. 544 00:31:49,600 --> 00:31:52,800 [crowd cheers] 545 00:31:52,866 --> 00:31:55,699 Tonight, I got a Music City Street Fight. 546 00:31:55,766 --> 00:32:00,166 And I plan on smashing this guitar across Solo Sikoa's face. 547 00:32:00,233 --> 00:32:02,333 [crowd cheers] 548 00:32:02,399 --> 00:32:07,233 Tonight, he is going to find out what Hardy knows, 549 00:32:07,300 --> 00:32:11,500 what everyone around the world knows and what you and Nashville know. 550 00:32:11,566 --> 00:32:15,066 That is that WWE stands for-- 551 00:32:15,133 --> 00:32:17,199 [crowd yells] Walk with Elias! 552 00:32:17,266 --> 00:32:19,933 I said, WWE stands for-- 553 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:23,333 [crowd yells] Walk with Elias! 554 00:32:23,399 --> 00:32:28,033 Now, you better believe I have come prepared with a song, 555 00:32:28,100 --> 00:32:30,600 a little prefight song to get everybody in the mood. 556 00:32:30,666 --> 00:32:32,800 So, I need y'all to clap your hands. 557 00:32:32,866 --> 00:32:34,500 It goes like this. 558 00:32:34,566 --> 00:32:37,433 [Solo Sikoa's music plays] 559 00:32:37,500 --> 00:32:39,066 Aw, come on! 560 00:32:39,866 --> 00:32:44,300 [Corey] Solo Sikoa not in the mood to be serenaded tonight. 561 00:32:44,366 --> 00:32:48,166 The Enforcer of the Bloodline is here to do business. 562 00:32:48,233 --> 00:32:50,600 [Solo Sikoa's music plays] 563 00:32:50,666 --> 00:32:51,933 [bell rings] 564 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:58,300 [announcer] The following is a Music City Street Fight. 565 00:32:59,466 --> 00:33:02,666 Making his way to the ring, from Las Vegas, Nevada 566 00:33:02,733 --> 00:33:06,266 weighing in at 250 pounds, 567 00:33:06,333 --> 00:33:10,800 Solo Sikoa. 568 00:33:10,866 --> 00:33:14,566 [Kevin] If you think that Solo Sikoa already looks like he's been in a fight, 569 00:33:14,633 --> 00:33:17,800 well, you're absolutely right, because we kicked off Monday Night Raw. 570 00:33:17,866 --> 00:33:19,733 We haven't even finished the open to the show 571 00:33:19,800 --> 00:33:24,133 and Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline continue to wreak havoc here 572 00:33:24,199 --> 00:33:25,566 at the beginning of 2023. 573 00:33:25,633 --> 00:33:28,733 [Corey] KP, Solo Sikoa hasn't been in a fight yet. 574 00:33:28,800 --> 00:33:33,566 Solo Sikoa was just getting warmed up by destroying half of the roster. 575 00:33:33,633 --> 00:33:38,433 The Enforcer of The Bloodline, look at the fury in his eyes, 576 00:33:38,500 --> 00:33:40,399 the malice in his heart. 577 00:33:40,466 --> 00:33:45,966 The Street Champ is here to take Elias out on behalf of The Tribal Chief 578 00:33:46,033 --> 00:33:48,399 and the entire Bloodline. 579 00:33:48,466 --> 00:33:53,199 This past Friday night on SmackDown is why this is all happening. 580 00:33:53,266 --> 00:33:56,966 Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn were defeated in tag team action 581 00:33:57,033 --> 00:33:59,733 by Kevin Owens and John Cena. 582 00:33:59,800 --> 00:34:02,333 What we are seeing tonight is the fallout. 583 00:34:02,399 --> 00:34:08,799 The Tribal Chief is sending a message to Owens and the entire WWE locker room. 584 00:34:08,866 --> 00:34:11,466 You do not mess with The Bloodline. 585 00:34:11,533 --> 00:34:13,266 [Kevin] Yeah, but if you're Elias right now 586 00:34:13,333 --> 00:34:14,866 and you're looking at Solo Sikoa, 587 00:34:14,933 --> 00:34:18,433 you've been in the squared circle with him before just three weeks ago. 588 00:34:18,500 --> 00:34:21,433 Solo with an emphatic victory on that occasion. 589 00:34:21,500 --> 00:34:24,799 [Corey] Well, you know what the definition of insanity is, don't you, KP? 590 00:34:24,866 --> 00:34:27,933 Trying the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. 591 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:29,633 -[bell rings] -You ever seen a Music City 592 00:34:29,699 --> 00:34:31,199 -Street Fight, KP? -Can't wait. 593 00:34:31,266 --> 00:34:33,133 [Corey] They're ugly. They're brutal. 594 00:34:33,199 --> 00:34:38,433 They are nasty, particularly when Solo can do whatever he wants. 595 00:34:38,500 --> 00:34:42,966 Solo Sikoa not limited by the traditional rules of a WWE match. 596 00:34:43,033 --> 00:34:46,333 All of this musical accoutrement on the outside of the ring 597 00:34:46,400 --> 00:34:47,900 perfectly legal. 598 00:34:47,966 --> 00:34:49,033 [Kevin] Solo barely moved. 599 00:34:49,100 --> 00:34:52,299 The big body from Elias can't rock The Enforcer. 600 00:34:53,466 --> 00:34:56,366 Solo Sikoa yet to be defeated in one-on-one action 601 00:34:56,433 --> 00:34:57,966 since joining The Bloodline. 602 00:34:58,033 --> 00:35:00,900 [Corey] Listen. Elias is a very, very tough individual. 603 00:35:00,966 --> 00:35:02,966 We've seen what Elias is capable of. 604 00:35:03,033 --> 00:35:04,533 Oh my goodness. 605 00:35:04,600 --> 00:35:08,299 But Solo Sikoa is simply a different breed. 606 00:35:09,600 --> 00:35:12,133 [Kevin] Victories over the likes of "The Bruiser" Sheamus, 607 00:35:12,200 --> 00:35:15,266 "The Big Man" Angelo Dawkins, "The High Flyer" Ricochet. 608 00:35:15,333 --> 00:35:18,333 It doesn't matter what's put in Solo Sikoa's way. 609 00:35:18,400 --> 00:35:21,866 Listen. Elias does have an experienced advantage over Solo Sikoa, 610 00:35:21,933 --> 00:35:27,533 but here we see Solo has complete impunity to do whatever he so desires 611 00:35:27,600 --> 00:35:31,266 from bell to bell to Elias, it's all perfectly legal. 612 00:35:31,333 --> 00:35:33,200 [Kevin] Oh. Wow. 613 00:35:33,633 --> 00:35:35,333 [Corey] And here comes Elias. 614 00:35:35,400 --> 00:35:37,600 [Kevin] Look at the strength on show from Elias now. 615 00:35:39,066 --> 00:35:40,733 [Corey] Solo looking to turn it around. 616 00:35:42,566 --> 00:35:44,266 [Kevin] Oh, man. 617 00:35:44,333 --> 00:35:47,299 [Corey] This is going to get ugly. I'm telling you right now. 618 00:35:48,799 --> 00:35:50,666 I'm going to call my buddy Amigo The Devil, 619 00:35:50,733 --> 00:35:53,066 get him on the line to write a song about this one, 620 00:35:53,133 --> 00:35:55,266 because it is going to be hard to watch. 621 00:35:56,700 --> 00:35:59,466 [Kevin] Does Solo even care about Elias? Is he another victim… 622 00:35:59,533 --> 00:36:01,000 -No. -…lying in his way? 623 00:36:01,066 --> 00:36:02,666 I'll tell you what Solo cares about, KP. 624 00:36:02,733 --> 00:36:04,400 Look at the rear end of Solo's gear. 625 00:36:04,466 --> 00:36:06,233 He is The Street Champ. 626 00:36:06,299 --> 00:36:08,400 This is his milieu. 627 00:36:08,466 --> 00:36:10,700 This is where Solo exists. 628 00:36:10,766 --> 00:36:12,166 Oh-ho, baby. 629 00:36:13,133 --> 00:36:15,366 [Kevin] Solo has Elias scouted again. 630 00:36:17,299 --> 00:36:19,733 You think this is perfectly setup for Elias? 631 00:36:19,799 --> 00:36:21,000 He wanted one on one. 632 00:36:21,066 --> 00:36:23,066 There's no other member of The Bloodline in sight. 633 00:36:23,133 --> 00:36:27,666 Elias has all his musical instruments ready to use them if he wishes so. 634 00:36:27,733 --> 00:36:29,933 [Corey] Perhaps, Elias choreographed his own demise. 635 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:33,833 That's what we're looking at. That's what we're witnessing right now. 636 00:36:33,900 --> 00:36:36,266 [Kevin] Elias has been continually tormented 637 00:36:36,333 --> 00:36:38,066 and brutalized by The Bloodline. 638 00:36:38,133 --> 00:36:40,500 -[Corey] KP, I've got a fever. -Oh, no. 639 00:36:43,766 --> 00:36:45,633 [Corey] Elias staying into this one. 640 00:36:47,433 --> 00:36:50,133 [Kevin] Elias is looking for that statement victory here, Graves, 641 00:36:50,200 --> 00:36:52,466 since returning to WWE. 642 00:36:52,533 --> 00:36:54,799 Man, this would be one here tonight in Nashville. 643 00:36:55,533 --> 00:36:58,366 [Corey] Credit to Elias for attempting to stand toe-to-toe 644 00:36:58,433 --> 00:37:00,566 with The Enforcer of The Bloodline. 645 00:37:00,633 --> 00:37:02,900 -Uh-oh, look out, Solo. -[crowd cheers] 646 00:37:02,966 --> 00:37:04,100 He's got his weapon. 647 00:37:05,200 --> 00:37:06,566 [Corey] Yikes. 648 00:37:08,633 --> 00:37:12,133 Solo Sikoa just avoided certain disaster. 649 00:37:14,766 --> 00:37:18,299 -Sikoa now soldiering forward. -The hell is wrong with you? Huh? 650 00:37:23,333 --> 00:37:25,266 [Corey] Oh, no, through the drum kit. 651 00:37:25,333 --> 00:37:26,766 [Kevin] Drums everywhere. 652 00:37:30,233 --> 00:37:32,299 Solo Sikoa looks a little rocked here. 653 00:37:32,366 --> 00:37:34,066 This could be Elias' moment to pounce. 654 00:37:34,133 --> 00:37:36,100 [Corey] Oh, ho-ho. Wow. 655 00:37:36,166 --> 00:37:37,933 Solo might be out. 656 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:41,066 What a win this would be for Elias if he could get it here in Nashville. 657 00:37:41,133 --> 00:37:43,200 [crowd cheers] 658 00:37:46,066 --> 00:37:49,100 We're in Nashville, Tennessee, tonight Monday Night Raw. 659 00:37:49,166 --> 00:37:51,299 We're witnessing a Music City Street Fight. 660 00:37:51,366 --> 00:37:53,366 Elias going to work right now 661 00:37:53,433 --> 00:37:56,566 against The Enforcer of The Bloodline Solo Sikoa. 662 00:37:56,633 --> 00:38:00,400 [Corey] This is a fight that Elias demanded of WWE official Adam Pearce 663 00:38:00,466 --> 00:38:05,033 after The Bloodline attempted to initiate a hostile takeover of Monday Night Raw 664 00:38:05,100 --> 00:38:06,566 to kick off the show. 665 00:38:07,833 --> 00:38:10,400 The Street Champ now with a microphone. 666 00:38:10,466 --> 00:38:12,000 [Kevin] He doesn't plan on talking. 667 00:38:13,066 --> 00:38:15,400 Just battering Elias across the head. 668 00:38:17,166 --> 00:38:18,066 Oh. 669 00:38:18,133 --> 00:38:20,100 This was a match on Elias' terms. 670 00:38:20,166 --> 00:38:22,100 One on one, no Bloodline in sight. 671 00:38:22,166 --> 00:38:23,600 [crowd cheers] 672 00:38:23,666 --> 00:38:27,200 [Corey] I don't think Elias fully understood what he was signing up for. 673 00:38:29,066 --> 00:38:30,200 Oh. 674 00:38:33,333 --> 00:38:36,400 [Kevin] The attack earlier on tonight as we were coming on air, 675 00:38:36,466 --> 00:38:39,933 The Bloodline just decimating the Raw roster. 676 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:42,566 Solo Sikoa, every bit a part of it. 677 00:38:43,400 --> 00:38:46,266 [Corey] They're up on our entrance stage here now. 678 00:38:46,333 --> 00:38:48,533 Just a reminder, this is falls count anywhere 679 00:38:48,600 --> 00:38:50,033 in this Music City Street Fight. 680 00:38:50,100 --> 00:38:52,500 The only rules are pinfall or submission. 681 00:38:52,566 --> 00:38:56,533 However you obtain that, wherever you obtain that, perfectly legal. 682 00:38:56,600 --> 00:39:01,166 Solo Sikoa is just menacing Elias right now. 683 00:39:01,233 --> 00:39:05,500 [crowd cheers] 684 00:39:05,566 --> 00:39:07,966 [Kevin] You talk about breakout stars in 2022, 685 00:39:08,033 --> 00:39:12,133 it's hard to look beyond this man, "The Enforcer" Solo Sikoa, 686 00:39:12,200 --> 00:39:17,033 with the impact that he has had since September at Clash at the Castle. 687 00:39:17,100 --> 00:39:20,600 [Corey] Thunderous headbutt rattling Elias. 688 00:39:20,666 --> 00:39:22,633 [crowd cheers] 689 00:39:22,700 --> 00:39:24,933 [Kevin] He looks like he's enjoying himself Solo Sikoa. 690 00:39:25,000 --> 00:39:28,200 [Corey] Solo in complete control right now, 691 00:39:28,266 --> 00:39:32,466 because Solo knows full well that the Tribal Chief is looking on. 692 00:39:32,533 --> 00:39:35,566 The Tribal Chief gave the marching orders to The Bloodline. 693 00:39:35,633 --> 00:39:37,600 Tonight, they just need to execute. 694 00:39:37,666 --> 00:39:39,066 Oh. 695 00:39:39,133 --> 00:39:41,333 [Kevin] Is this a way back for Elias? 696 00:39:41,400 --> 00:39:44,033 [Corey] Elias just hit Solo with an electric piano. 697 00:39:46,200 --> 00:39:48,233 -Solo connecting. -[Kevin] Oh, ho. Man 698 00:39:48,299 --> 00:39:52,700 [Corey] Call it goodnight. Elias ain't getting back up after that. 699 00:39:53,466 --> 00:39:56,433 [Kevin] Look at the eyes of Solo. 700 00:39:56,500 --> 00:39:59,066 I don't know if he plans on finishing this right now 701 00:39:59,133 --> 00:40:01,233 or going after Elias for more. 702 00:40:01,299 --> 00:40:04,200 [Corey] Right now, Solo Sikoa is playing with his food. 703 00:40:04,266 --> 00:40:06,733 Take another look at the tremendous impact. 704 00:40:06,799 --> 00:40:08,166 First the turnbuckle. 705 00:40:08,233 --> 00:40:13,066 Then an epic Samoan drop from The Street Champ. 706 00:40:13,133 --> 00:40:15,833 Playing little chopsticks before we end this one. 707 00:40:21,933 --> 00:40:24,433 [Kevin] Tossing Elias to the outside. 708 00:40:30,166 --> 00:40:32,333 You can imagine Roman Reigns watching on. 709 00:40:32,400 --> 00:40:35,166 Is he pleased at what he's seeing from Solo Sikoa? 710 00:40:39,366 --> 00:40:42,733 [Corey] Elias with a tambourine to the side of Solo's face. 711 00:40:43,866 --> 00:40:47,133 [Kevin] Hey, use all the instruments you can get your hands on. 712 00:40:47,200 --> 00:40:49,100 [Corey] It's all legal. 713 00:40:49,166 --> 00:40:51,033 If it's not nailed down, you can use it. 714 00:40:51,100 --> 00:40:52,900 [Kevin] Music City Street Fight. 715 00:40:52,966 --> 00:40:55,000 Elias is back in it. 716 00:40:55,066 --> 00:40:57,600 Has Solo missed his opportunity to see this one through? 717 00:40:57,666 --> 00:41:00,066 -[Corey] Oh, no. Oh, my God. -[Kevin] Wow. 718 00:41:00,133 --> 00:41:02,966 [Corey] I don't know if I've never seen anything like that before. 719 00:41:03,033 --> 00:41:04,933 Look out, Solo. 720 00:41:05,000 --> 00:41:07,366 -[crowd cheers] -[Kevin] He's about to play some tunes 721 00:41:07,433 --> 00:41:10,366 -tunes across Solo's back. -[Corey] Oh, my God. 722 00:41:10,433 --> 00:41:11,799 [crowd cheers] 723 00:41:11,866 --> 00:41:14,466 -[Kevin] Elias now. That could do it. -[Corey] That might do it. 724 00:41:14,533 --> 00:41:16,966 [Kevin] Elias for the victory over Solo Sikoa. 725 00:41:17,033 --> 00:41:19,933 -He kicks out. -[crowd cheers] 726 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:24,533 [Corey] Solo refusing to be defeated 727 00:41:24,600 --> 00:41:27,733 knowing that the head of the table is looking on. 728 00:41:30,299 --> 00:41:33,100 You can see at the bottom of your screen a medical update. 729 00:41:33,166 --> 00:41:37,166 Bianca Belair currently being evaluated. Receiving medical attention. 730 00:41:37,233 --> 00:41:40,000 We'll do our best to keep you posted as the night progresses. 731 00:41:40,066 --> 00:41:42,400 I have a feeling the EMTs are going to have 732 00:41:42,466 --> 00:41:43,966 a very busy night on their hands. 733 00:41:44,033 --> 00:41:48,666 Even in the wake of this battle, a Music City Street Fight to kick off 2023. 734 00:41:48,733 --> 00:41:49,966 Good night. 735 00:41:50,033 --> 00:41:51,566 [Kevin] Spinning Solo. 736 00:41:51,633 --> 00:41:56,066 Big-time belly-to-belly suplex by The Street Champ. 737 00:41:57,333 --> 00:42:00,299 [Kevin] He's taking his time here again, Sikoa. 738 00:42:00,366 --> 00:42:01,733 [Corey] Look at this. 739 00:42:01,799 --> 00:42:06,166 Sikoa hoisting up Elias and utilizing all of his own bodyweight 740 00:42:06,233 --> 00:42:08,799 to drive the breath out of the troubadour. 741 00:42:12,266 --> 00:42:15,766 Solo lining it up thinking about the end. 742 00:42:19,400 --> 00:42:23,133 [Kevin] How intimidating is this man? Now at pace. 743 00:42:23,200 --> 00:42:27,500 [Corey] Solo face fist into the ring post. 744 00:42:27,566 --> 00:42:29,100 [Kevin] Elias read the danger. 745 00:42:29,166 --> 00:42:31,100 Now, the tambourine across the head. 746 00:42:35,433 --> 00:42:38,533 [Corey] And here comes Elias. I don't know where he's getting it from. 747 00:42:38,600 --> 00:42:40,500 [Kevin] He is motoring. 748 00:42:40,566 --> 00:42:43,500 He's got the energy. He's got the momentum. 749 00:42:43,566 --> 00:42:45,799 Big body of Elias across Solo. 750 00:42:47,466 --> 00:42:49,333 Again for good measure. 751 00:42:49,400 --> 00:42:50,966 [Corey] A series of splashes. 752 00:42:52,933 --> 00:42:55,366 -Big spinebuster. -[Kevin] Elias. 753 00:42:55,433 --> 00:42:57,700 This could be the moment. 754 00:42:57,766 --> 00:43:00,100 This is the opportunity for Elias. 755 00:43:05,966 --> 00:43:09,466 -Trying to damage Solo Sikoa. -[Corey] With a tambourine. 756 00:43:09,533 --> 00:43:12,400 I suddenly have the urge to walk like an Egyptian. 757 00:43:12,466 --> 00:43:15,566 All the way to the outside goes Solo. 758 00:43:18,333 --> 00:43:20,133 [Kevin] Piano in hand. 759 00:43:20,200 --> 00:43:21,400 Elias. 760 00:43:21,466 --> 00:43:23,466 Oh, man. 761 00:43:29,433 --> 00:43:32,900 A battered guitar. He'll use anything he can get his hands on. 762 00:43:32,966 --> 00:43:34,799 [Corey] It's all perfectly legal. 763 00:43:34,866 --> 00:43:37,700 [crowd cheers] 764 00:43:46,566 --> 00:43:48,133 Wait a minute, that's Hardy. 765 00:43:48,200 --> 00:43:51,333 Who the hell told Hardy to give Elias a guitar? 766 00:43:51,400 --> 00:43:54,766 Hardy is here as a guest. Oh. Good. 767 00:43:54,833 --> 00:43:57,266 Good for Elias. Good for Hardy. 768 00:43:58,633 --> 00:44:02,433 [Kevin] Solo read it. Superkick. Elias down and out. 769 00:44:07,166 --> 00:44:09,633 [Corey] Solo is just incensed. 770 00:44:09,700 --> 00:44:13,266 Now taking out his frustrations on-- 771 00:44:13,333 --> 00:44:15,866 Where the hell does this guy think he's doing? 772 00:44:15,933 --> 00:44:18,000 [Kevin] Hardy, this may not be the place for you. 773 00:44:18,066 --> 00:44:18,900 [crowd cheers] 774 00:44:18,966 --> 00:44:21,166 There's no disqualifications here. 775 00:44:21,233 --> 00:44:23,166 -[Corey] What is this? -[crowd cheers] 776 00:44:23,233 --> 00:44:26,666 [Kevin] Singer, songwriter Hardy is in the ring with "The Enforcer" Solo Sikoa. 777 00:44:26,733 --> 00:44:28,500 -No. -[Corey] What? 778 00:44:28,566 --> 00:44:31,500 [crowd cheers] 779 00:44:31,566 --> 00:44:33,966 -[Kevin] Get out of the ring. -[Corey] Hardy, run. 780 00:44:34,033 --> 00:44:35,400 [Kevin] Get out of the ring. 781 00:44:35,466 --> 00:44:39,633 [Corey] Run as fast as your little legs will take you. 782 00:44:39,700 --> 00:44:40,833 [Kevin] Get out. 783 00:44:40,900 --> 00:44:43,766 [Corey] Go to Memphis. Maybe try Texas. 784 00:44:43,833 --> 00:44:45,500 You're not safe here. 785 00:44:48,700 --> 00:44:51,733 Oh, you don't want that smoke. Oh, God. 786 00:44:51,799 --> 00:44:53,766 Elias out of nowhere. 787 00:44:53,833 --> 00:44:56,166 [Kevin] Solo distracted by Hardy. 788 00:44:56,233 --> 00:44:59,033 Now, this presents an opportunity for Elias. 789 00:44:59,100 --> 00:45:03,766 [Corey] From the top rope with the fragments of a guitar. 790 00:45:03,833 --> 00:45:06,466 -[Kevin] Oh. -[Corey] Samoan spike. 791 00:45:08,700 --> 00:45:13,000 [Kevin] Midair, catches Elias in emphatic fashion. 792 00:45:13,066 --> 00:45:15,033 I'm surprised his head is still on. 793 00:45:18,533 --> 00:45:21,633 [Corey] Solo is happily going to change that. 794 00:45:21,700 --> 00:45:23,033 [Kevin] No. 795 00:45:30,933 --> 00:45:34,600 [Corey] Spinning Solo onto the piano. 796 00:45:34,666 --> 00:45:37,299 -[Kevin] For the victory now. -One… two… three! 797 00:45:37,366 --> 00:45:39,233 -Elias is done. -[bell rings] 798 00:45:39,299 --> 00:45:42,799 [Solo Sikoa's music plays] 799 00:45:42,866 --> 00:45:48,100 Here is your winner, Solo Sikoa. 800 00:45:49,000 --> 00:45:53,766 [Corey] Is there another human being walking God's green Earth 801 00:45:53,833 --> 00:46:00,799 who has an answer for The Street Champ, for The Enforcer of the Bloodline? 802 00:46:00,866 --> 00:46:03,000 Solo is looking for Hardy. 803 00:46:06,066 --> 00:46:10,299 Hardy, if I were you, I'd look into witness protection, my friend. 804 00:46:11,100 --> 00:46:12,799 [Kevin] An opening statement tonight. 805 00:46:12,866 --> 00:46:15,266 [Corey] I hope when Hardy plays at the Royal Rumble, 806 00:46:15,333 --> 00:46:18,533 they put him all the way at the top of the Alamo Dome, 807 00:46:18,600 --> 00:46:21,500 because even there, it may not be safe. 808 00:46:21,566 --> 00:46:24,566 [Solo Sikoa's music plays] 809 00:46:31,633 --> 00:46:35,966 [Kevin] This is the moment that Elias he seizes the guitar from Hardy. 810 00:46:37,766 --> 00:46:41,200 [Corey] I guess Hardy's heart was in the right place. 811 00:46:41,266 --> 00:46:44,133 This was just the dumbest move in the history of mankind. 812 00:46:44,200 --> 00:46:45,400 Let's be honest. 813 00:46:47,133 --> 00:46:48,733 [Kevin] Solo didn't even budge. 814 00:46:48,799 --> 00:46:51,066 [Corey] Let's go throw rocks in the Grand Canyon. 815 00:46:52,433 --> 00:46:55,766 [Kevin] Somehow Hardy escapes. Then this happens. 816 00:46:55,833 --> 00:46:57,233 Samoan spike. 817 00:46:57,299 --> 00:47:00,966 [Corey] I'd be surprised if Elias ever sings again. 818 00:47:01,033 --> 00:47:05,266 Jerry Lee Lewis hasn't destroyed a piano this well. 819 00:47:05,333 --> 00:47:09,000 Solo Sikoa driving Elias, 820 00:47:11,233 --> 00:47:14,200 ending Music City Street Fight 821 00:47:15,933 --> 00:47:19,233 and accomplishing the goal set forth for the night 822 00:47:19,299 --> 00:47:22,966 by none other than The Tribal Chief. 823 00:47:23,033 --> 00:47:27,333 We know what Roman Reigns marching orders were for the entire Bloodline. 824 00:47:27,400 --> 00:47:31,266 A hostile takeover was initiated. 825 00:47:31,333 --> 00:47:35,066 But as The Bloodline continues to show they do what they want, 826 00:47:35,133 --> 00:47:37,066 when they want to who they want. 827 00:47:37,133 --> 00:47:38,566 The Bloodline has a problem 828 00:47:38,633 --> 00:47:40,833 and certainly had one at the end of 2022. 829 00:47:40,900 --> 00:47:42,900 That problem is Kevin Owens. 830 00:47:42,966 --> 00:47:46,433 Owens teaming up with John Cena to devastating effect 831 00:47:46,500 --> 00:47:50,966 when Roman Reigns teamed up with "The Honorary Uce" Sami Zayn. 832 00:47:52,533 --> 00:47:54,299 [music] 833 00:47:54,366 --> 00:47:56,366 [Cole] It is massive main event. 834 00:47:57,466 --> 00:47:59,066 Maybe the match of the year. 835 00:48:01,000 --> 00:48:05,966 The 16-time world Champion, John Cena, has returned 836 00:48:06,033 --> 00:48:08,566 to Friday night SmackDown. 837 00:48:15,266 --> 00:48:18,299 You're embarrassing yourself in front of The Tribal Chief. 838 00:48:23,533 --> 00:48:27,166 [Cole] And Roman Reigns not allowing the tag to happen. 839 00:48:30,766 --> 00:48:32,766 Oh, a superman punch. 840 00:48:38,799 --> 00:48:41,633 John Cena pulling himself up to the apron. 841 00:48:42,766 --> 00:48:45,833 [crowd chants] Cena! Cena! 842 00:48:45,900 --> 00:48:47,733 And here comes The GOAT. 843 00:48:47,799 --> 00:48:50,700 [crowd chants] Cena! Cena! 844 00:48:55,066 --> 00:48:58,900 [crowd cheers] 845 00:48:59,433 --> 00:49:02,000 Double five-knuckle shuffle. 846 00:49:02,799 --> 00:49:04,733 The AA. 847 00:49:04,799 --> 00:49:06,866 Attitude Adjustment to the Champ. 848 00:49:10,299 --> 00:49:13,333 Stunner to Sami. Cover by Owens. 849 00:49:13,400 --> 00:49:14,900 -[bell rings] -KO and Cena win. 850 00:49:19,900 --> 00:49:22,966 [crowd chants] Cena! Cena! 851 00:49:26,266 --> 00:49:28,733 [Kevin] An epic end to the year. That's for sure. 852 00:49:28,799 --> 00:49:31,333 WWE official Adam Pearce saying earlier that The Bloodline has 853 00:49:31,400 --> 00:49:34,500 been wielding far too much power for far too long. 854 00:49:34,566 --> 00:49:36,566 After their attacks earlier on tonight, 855 00:49:36,633 --> 00:49:39,166 this match has become official due to that. 856 00:49:39,233 --> 00:49:41,666 It's Kevin Owens teaming up with The Street Profits 857 00:49:41,733 --> 00:49:45,000 to take on Sami Zayn and The Usos. 858 00:49:45,066 --> 00:49:47,733 And it's next on Monday Night Raw. 859 00:49:50,799 --> 00:49:51,666 [music] 860 00:49:51,733 --> 00:49:54,100 The party may be easing up around the world, 861 00:49:54,166 --> 00:49:57,666 but never here in Music City, Nashville, Tennessee. 862 00:49:57,733 --> 00:49:59,333 We are delighted to be here. 863 00:49:59,400 --> 00:50:02,566 We were here last summer, of course, for the biggest party of the Summer 864 00:50:02,633 --> 00:50:06,033 in July for SummerSlam. I'm delighted to be back on Raw. 865 00:50:10,600 --> 00:50:12,433 [The Usos' music plays] 866 00:50:12,500 --> 00:50:16,600 [Corey] It's about to live up to the nickname Smashville, 867 00:50:16,666 --> 00:50:20,066 because The Ones have arrived. 868 00:50:24,200 --> 00:50:25,766 [bell rings] 869 00:50:25,833 --> 00:50:30,566 [announcer] The following contest is a Six-Man Tag Team match 870 00:50:30,633 --> 00:50:32,899 schedule for one fall. 871 00:50:32,966 --> 00:50:36,933 Introducing first, the team of Sami Zayn 872 00:50:37,000 --> 00:50:42,866 and the undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions, 873 00:50:42,933 --> 00:50:48,966 Jimmy and Jey, The Usos. 874 00:50:49,466 --> 00:50:51,933 [Kevin] The Bloodline, one of the most dominant forces 875 00:50:52,000 --> 00:50:54,133 we've ever seen in WWE, 876 00:50:54,200 --> 00:50:57,733 so in control through 2022, yet they end the year 877 00:50:57,799 --> 00:51:01,866 on a negative note, and that is why we've seen the impact 878 00:51:01,933 --> 00:51:03,533 from them here tonight. 879 00:51:03,600 --> 00:51:06,266 Sent back to Monday Night Raw by Roman Reigns, 880 00:51:06,333 --> 00:51:08,000 The Head of the Table. 881 00:51:08,066 --> 00:51:11,133 Destruction would ensue to begin the show. 882 00:51:11,200 --> 00:51:14,299 [Corey] In an effort to mitigate any further destruction, 883 00:51:14,366 --> 00:51:19,466 WWE official Adam Pearce would book every member of The Bloodline 884 00:51:19,533 --> 00:51:21,633 in competition tonight. 885 00:51:21,700 --> 00:51:25,966 We just saw Solo Sikoa succeed, now we see Sami and The Usos. 886 00:51:28,600 --> 00:51:31,600 [Kevin] Royal Rumble is presented by Cricket, 887 00:51:31,666 --> 00:51:34,866 with fast and powerful nationwide 5G coverage, 888 00:51:34,933 --> 00:51:37,166 you can stress less and smile more, 889 00:51:37,233 --> 00:51:40,866 and by the official WWE CreditOne Visa card. 890 00:51:40,933 --> 00:51:43,966 If you want to show off your WWE pride every time you pay, 891 00:51:44,033 --> 00:51:48,566 visit ultimatewwecard.com to see if you prequalify now, 892 00:51:48,633 --> 00:51:50,633 terms apply. 893 00:51:50,700 --> 00:51:52,633 [Corey] Obviously, Sami and The Usos 894 00:51:52,700 --> 00:51:54,966 are all here to do the bidding of The Tribal Chief. 895 00:51:55,033 --> 00:51:57,366 Sami's got to feel like the weight of the world 896 00:51:57,433 --> 00:52:00,266 is on his shoulders, having been the one pinned 897 00:52:00,333 --> 00:52:01,733 Friday night on SmackDown. 898 00:52:01,799 --> 00:52:05,066 [Street Profits' music plays] 899 00:52:18,000 --> 00:52:22,700 [Kevin] And now the opponents, The Street Profits set to team up 900 00:52:22,766 --> 00:52:25,500 with The Prize Fighter, Kevin Owens. 901 00:52:26,266 --> 00:52:28,933 [Corey] Street Profits suffered the wrath of The Bloodline 902 00:52:29,000 --> 00:52:32,333 two weeks ago on Monday Night Raw when The Bloodline ran rampant 903 00:52:32,399 --> 00:52:34,966 for three hours essentially. 904 00:52:35,033 --> 00:52:40,166 Tez Dawkins looking for a measure of revenge, as is this man. 905 00:52:40,233 --> 00:52:42,066 [Kevin Owens' music plays] 906 00:52:42,133 --> 00:52:45,266 [Kevin] The problem on the Island of Relevancy. 907 00:52:47,933 --> 00:52:49,566 [announcer] And their opponent, 908 00:52:49,633 --> 00:52:56,066 the team of The Street Profits and Kevin Owens. 909 00:52:57,299 --> 00:53:01,633 [Corey] Owens and The Profits marching into battle, and here we go. 910 00:53:01,700 --> 00:53:03,533 Not waiting for the bell. 911 00:53:05,299 --> 00:53:08,799 [Kevin] They mean business, The Street Profits and KO. 912 00:53:08,866 --> 00:53:11,733 [Corey] You have to imagine how Montez Ford's feeling right now, 913 00:53:11,799 --> 00:53:15,399 focusing on a Six-Man Tag match like just having seen his wife 914 00:53:15,466 --> 00:53:17,799 decimated just moments ago by Alexa Bliss. 915 00:53:17,866 --> 00:53:20,166 -You don't think I know your tricks? -[bell rings] 916 00:53:20,233 --> 00:53:23,200 [Corey] Montez Ford is a man on a mission, as is Owens and Dawkins, 917 00:53:23,266 --> 00:53:26,566 who is teeing off, piecing up Jimmy Uso in the corner. 918 00:53:26,633 --> 00:53:30,833 [Kevin] Finally, the bell rings, off we go and the only man inside the ring 919 00:53:30,899 --> 00:53:32,899 are jimmy Uso, Angelo Dawkins. 920 00:53:32,966 --> 00:53:35,166 [Corey] The only thing that matters about the bell's 921 00:53:35,233 --> 00:53:36,766 that the match became official. 922 00:53:36,833 --> 00:53:40,433 These six men want to destroy each other. This is personal. 923 00:53:40,500 --> 00:53:42,433 This is about dominance from The Bloodline. 924 00:53:42,500 --> 00:53:44,633 This is about revenge on the other side. 925 00:53:44,700 --> 00:53:49,200 This is about KO and his unending threat to The Head of the Table. 926 00:53:49,266 --> 00:53:52,333 [Kevin] How do you think Roman Reigns is feeling watching on right now 927 00:53:52,399 --> 00:53:53,933 as Angelo Dawkins goes to work? 928 00:53:55,033 --> 00:53:57,266 Big enzuigiri rocks Jimmy Uso. 929 00:53:57,333 --> 00:53:59,466 [Kevin] Cover in a second. This could be over already. 930 00:53:59,533 --> 00:54:01,600 -Early kick out. -I assure you that somewhere 931 00:54:01,666 --> 00:54:04,466 on the Island of Relevancy, The Tribal Chief's feeling a bit 932 00:54:04,533 --> 00:54:07,233 uneasy right now in the opening moments of this one. 933 00:54:07,299 --> 00:54:11,700 Reigns had to be thrilled to watch Solo Sikoa destroy Elias 934 00:54:11,766 --> 00:54:13,733 in that Music City Street Fight, 935 00:54:13,799 --> 00:54:18,433 but right now the work must continue for The Usos and The Honorary Uce. 936 00:54:18,500 --> 00:54:20,100 Tez right on the money. 937 00:54:20,166 --> 00:54:26,633 [Kevin] Montez Ford, you can understand the expression on the face of Montez Ford. 938 00:54:28,566 --> 00:54:32,233 Not too long ago, helping out his wife Bianca Belair, 939 00:54:32,299 --> 00:54:34,666 but right now it's business inside the squared circle. 940 00:54:34,733 --> 00:54:36,933 Tag made for Angelo Dawkins. 941 00:54:37,000 --> 00:54:39,600 [referee counts] One… Two… 942 00:54:41,299 --> 00:54:43,966 [Corey] Reversal by Jimmy Uso. 943 00:54:44,033 --> 00:54:46,133 Big boot right on the-- 944 00:54:46,200 --> 00:54:50,933 From behind, Jey Uso with a lethal enzuigiri. 945 00:54:51,000 --> 00:54:53,466 [Kevin] Referee had no idea. 946 00:54:53,533 --> 00:54:57,166 Jey Uso, tag made, in comes Jey. 947 00:54:57,233 --> 00:55:02,666 [Corey] The right-hand man, main event, Jey Uso, reminding Angelo Dawkins 948 00:55:02,733 --> 00:55:07,466 and the whole WWE Universe why we The Ones. 949 00:55:08,633 --> 00:55:11,333 [Kevin] Jey Uso and his brother Jimmy 950 00:55:11,399 --> 00:55:15,000 set for an Undisputed Tag Team Championship match Friday night 951 00:55:15,066 --> 00:55:17,733 on SmackDown against Sheamus and Drew McIntyre. 952 00:55:17,799 --> 00:55:20,566 [Corey] Tag is made, here comes The Honorary Uce. 953 00:55:20,633 --> 00:55:24,466 You would have to imagine that Sami Zayn has to feel like 954 00:55:24,533 --> 00:55:28,733 he's got a great deal to prove tonight to the entire Bloodline. 955 00:55:28,799 --> 00:55:32,233 Not only his partners, but particularly The Tribal Chief 956 00:55:32,299 --> 00:55:35,133 who stood beside Zayn Friday night on SmackDown 957 00:55:35,200 --> 00:55:36,700 and came up short in a battle. 958 00:55:36,766 --> 00:55:39,799 Roman Reigns does not know how to react to losing. 959 00:55:39,866 --> 00:55:42,866 [Kevin] Sami Zayn, of course, still wearing the honorary tag. 960 00:55:42,933 --> 00:55:46,833 He thought he may lose that by now. Has he done enough to lose it? 961 00:55:46,899 --> 00:55:51,133 Roman Reigns is furious right now, because everybody on social media 962 00:55:51,200 --> 00:55:55,100 has been talking about how Reigns was defeated when it was Sami Zayn's fault. 963 00:55:55,166 --> 00:55:56,700 Roman wasn't even in the ring, 964 00:55:56,766 --> 00:55:59,899 but ultimately it falls on The Head of the Table's shoulders. 965 00:55:59,966 --> 00:56:02,533 [Kevin] Sami Zayn, of course, was pinned by Kevin Owens. 966 00:56:02,600 --> 00:56:05,066 -[Corey] Cover here by Jey. -Hook of the leg, shoulders down 967 00:56:05,133 --> 00:56:07,133 and kick out by Angelo Dawkins. 968 00:56:10,766 --> 00:56:14,133 You can't really believe KO when he says he doesn't focus on Sami anymore 969 00:56:14,200 --> 00:56:17,033 after all they've been through, best friends for so long. 970 00:56:17,100 --> 00:56:20,733 [Corey] I believe right now Kevin Owens is focused on one thing 971 00:56:20,799 --> 00:56:22,533 -and one thing only… -Here comes KO 972 00:56:22,600 --> 00:56:23,866 …that is Roman Reigns. 973 00:56:23,933 --> 00:56:27,000 KO will destroy everything in his path 974 00:56:27,066 --> 00:56:31,033 for the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship. 975 00:56:31,100 --> 00:56:32,100 Boom. 976 00:56:32,166 --> 00:56:34,100 [Kevin] Massive body from Kevin Owens. 977 00:56:34,166 --> 00:56:36,133 The senton for good measure. 978 00:56:36,200 --> 00:56:37,600 [Corey] Owens now… 979 00:56:38,533 --> 00:56:40,899 -[Kevin] Oh, wow. -…on a mission. 980 00:56:43,200 --> 00:56:44,500 Sami Uso. 981 00:56:44,566 --> 00:56:46,366 Sami, you little bitch. 982 00:56:47,566 --> 00:56:50,033 [Corey] KO with a few choice words to his former best friend. 983 00:56:50,100 --> 00:56:53,366 Oh, look. Montez got to get his head in the game. 984 00:56:53,433 --> 00:56:56,166 It's understandable to be concerned about your loved ones, 985 00:56:56,233 --> 00:57:02,566 no one blames you, but Montez clearly not focusing on the match. 986 00:57:02,633 --> 00:57:05,500 [Kevin] Didn't tag with KO. Now KO in a perilous position, 987 00:57:05,566 --> 00:57:07,600 getting absolutely battered by The Usos. 988 00:57:08,533 --> 00:57:11,066 This is exactly where The Usos wanted KO. 989 00:57:11,133 --> 00:57:12,833 [Corey] Ring is cut in half 990 00:57:12,899 --> 00:57:16,266 and KO just being mugged right now by The Bloodline. 991 00:57:20,100 --> 00:57:22,133 The Bloodline in control. 992 00:57:22,200 --> 00:57:25,166 Can KO and The Profits fight their way back into this? 993 00:57:29,033 --> 00:57:32,700 [Kevin] Welcome back, you're watching Monday Night Raw and a hellacious battle. 994 00:57:32,766 --> 00:57:36,566 Kevin Owens and The Street Profits against Sami Zayn and The Usos. 995 00:57:36,633 --> 00:57:39,633 The Head of the Table, the Undisputed Champion Roman Reigns, 996 00:57:39,700 --> 00:57:42,666 sending The Bloodline once more to Monday Night Raw, 997 00:57:42,733 --> 00:57:46,200 to wreak havoc, to decimate, to destroy anything 998 00:57:46,266 --> 00:57:48,333 and in particular, Kevin Owens. 999 00:57:48,399 --> 00:57:50,966 They have him right where they want him once more. 1000 00:57:51,799 --> 00:57:54,266 [Corey] The Bloodline has effectively cut the ring in half, 1001 00:57:54,333 --> 00:57:57,466 keeping Owens isolated from Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, 1002 00:57:57,533 --> 00:58:00,100 who are both eager to mix it up in this one. 1003 00:58:01,166 --> 00:58:03,366 We know-- Oh, my goodness. 1004 00:58:04,399 --> 00:58:06,533 There is no quit in Kevin Owens. 1005 00:58:06,600 --> 00:58:09,833 [Kevin] It takes a lot to rock Kevin Owens, 1006 00:58:09,899 --> 00:58:12,433 as we saw in the last Raw of 2022 1007 00:58:12,500 --> 00:58:14,899 when his partner Seth "Freakin" Rollins had been taken out, 1008 00:58:14,966 --> 00:58:18,966 Kevin Owens still managed to defeat The Bloodline and The Usos in particular. 1009 00:58:19,033 --> 00:58:23,133 [Corey] Oh, superkick to an unsuspecting Angelo Dawkins. 1010 00:58:26,566 --> 00:58:30,399 Again, Montez Ford continues to seem to have trouble focusing 1011 00:58:30,466 --> 00:58:31,899 on the match at hand. 1012 00:58:31,966 --> 00:58:34,933 Superkick by Owens takes down Jey Uso. 1013 00:58:36,299 --> 00:58:40,066 KO desperately needs to make a tag to a fresher partner. 1014 00:58:42,899 --> 00:58:45,333 [Kevin] Sami Zayn on the other side, desperate to get in. 1015 00:58:45,399 --> 00:58:48,666 KO looking to make the tag to Montez Ford, 1016 00:58:48,733 --> 00:58:51,299 but I'm not sure it's going to happen. 1017 00:58:51,366 --> 00:58:54,000 [Corey] Tag is made, Ford is legal. 1018 00:58:54,500 --> 00:58:58,933 And Montez getting his head back in the game just in time, 1019 00:58:59,000 --> 00:59:01,966 making the climb to the top, from the heavens. 1020 00:59:02,033 --> 00:59:03,966 [Kevin] Frog splash all over Sami. 1021 00:59:04,033 --> 00:59:05,766 All over Jimmy. 1022 00:59:05,833 --> 00:59:09,100 Montez Ford is alive and well. Look at him go. 1023 00:59:09,166 --> 00:59:12,933 [Corey] Right now The Bloodline may regret waking up Montez Ford 1024 00:59:13,000 --> 00:59:15,566 and unleashing what was inside. 1025 00:59:15,633 --> 00:59:17,666 Look at Montez go. 1026 00:59:19,233 --> 00:59:21,299 [Kevin] Montez now, hook of the leg for the victory. 1027 00:59:21,366 --> 00:59:23,133 Sami kicks out at two. 1028 00:59:26,466 --> 00:59:29,500 What energy, what an impact from Montez Ford! 1029 00:59:31,133 --> 00:59:33,166 [Corey] Take a look at this once again, 1030 00:59:33,233 --> 00:59:39,966 Montez propelling himself way up high and down hard on Jimmy Uso and Sami Zayn. 1031 00:59:40,033 --> 00:59:42,600 Montez is feeling it, nearly ending things. 1032 00:59:42,666 --> 00:59:44,733 But look at the top of your screen. 1033 00:59:44,799 --> 00:59:49,000 Montez was making the climb yet again, but thwarted by Zayn. 1034 00:59:49,066 --> 00:59:50,933 [Kevin] Well read by Sami Zayn. 1035 00:59:51,000 --> 00:59:52,899 [Corey] The Honorary Uce looking to get back 1036 00:59:52,966 --> 00:59:54,866 in the good graces of the Tribal Chief. 1037 00:59:58,733 --> 01:00:02,200 Montez hanging on to the top rope. 1038 01:00:02,266 --> 01:00:04,966 [Kevin] Both men in a perilous position. 1039 01:00:06,566 --> 01:00:09,566 [Corey] A right hand on the ear of Zayn, and another. 1040 01:00:11,200 --> 01:00:12,666 [Kevin] This could be his shot. 1041 01:00:14,166 --> 01:00:16,500 Tez, frog splash. 1042 01:00:16,566 --> 01:00:19,500 -Hook of the leg. -One… two… 1043 01:00:19,566 --> 01:00:24,100 [Corey] Ah! Jey Uso at the last possible second. 1044 01:00:26,266 --> 01:00:28,566 [Kevin] Angelo Dawkins with a massive right. 1045 01:00:28,633 --> 01:00:30,299 Out goes Jey Uso. 1046 01:00:31,799 --> 01:00:37,766 [Corey] Dawkins just uncorked the right on Jey Uso, but AD not done just yet. 1047 01:00:37,833 --> 01:00:40,333 [Kevin] Look at the pace. 1048 01:00:40,399 --> 01:00:43,733 6'5" and with plenty of power. 1049 01:00:43,799 --> 01:00:48,366 Jimmy Uso now sent to the other side courtesy of Ford. 1050 01:00:52,200 --> 01:00:54,899 [Corey] Montez feeling some kind of way. 1051 01:00:54,966 --> 01:00:56,666 Southwest, take notes. 1052 01:01:00,100 --> 01:01:02,366 -[Kevin] Completes the flight. -[Corey] Oh, damn. 1053 01:01:02,433 --> 01:01:05,600 -[Kevin] Oh, wow. -[Corey] The Street Champ is back. 1054 01:01:05,666 --> 01:01:08,566 The Enforcer of the Bloodline. 1055 01:01:08,633 --> 01:01:10,500 [Kevin] Here comes KO. 1056 01:01:10,566 --> 01:01:14,766 -[Corey] Owens bringing the fight to Solo. -KO! 1057 01:01:14,833 --> 01:01:17,266 [Kevin] It's two-on-one though. The superkick to KO. 1058 01:01:17,333 --> 01:01:18,600 He's seeing stars. 1059 01:01:18,666 --> 01:01:20,700 [Corey] And yet again The Bloodline proving 1060 01:01:20,766 --> 01:01:23,600 they are as deep as they are dangerous. 1061 01:01:26,399 --> 01:01:29,233 [Kevin] Montez Ford dealing with Sami Zayn over the far side. 1062 01:01:31,200 --> 01:01:32,966 Pushing him back inside the ring. 1063 01:01:35,433 --> 01:01:37,899 [Corey] Montez connects with a right. 1064 01:01:37,966 --> 01:01:39,833 Helluva kick. 1065 01:01:39,899 --> 01:01:41,866 Hope you're watching Roman. 1066 01:01:41,933 --> 01:01:43,966 -[Kevin] Hook of the leg. -One… two… three! 1067 01:01:44,033 --> 01:01:46,000 -He's got it. -[bell rings] 1068 01:01:46,066 --> 01:01:49,166 [Sami Zayn's music plays] 1069 01:01:49,233 --> 01:01:54,700 [announcer] Here are your winners, The Usos and Sami Zayn. 1070 01:01:56,133 --> 01:01:59,100 [Kevin] You got to wonder what that will do for Sami Zayn 1071 01:01:59,166 --> 01:02:01,633 in the eyes of Roman Reigns. 1072 01:02:01,700 --> 01:02:04,500 [Corey] You know this was Sami Zayn's goal tonight, 1073 01:02:04,566 --> 01:02:08,466 to find his way back into the good graces of The Tribal Chief, 1074 01:02:08,533 --> 01:02:11,833 and now it's time to execute the game plan. 1075 01:02:11,899 --> 01:02:14,333 [Kevin] This is what they came here for. 1076 01:02:14,399 --> 01:02:18,133 The problem on the Island of Relevancy is Kevin Owens. 1077 01:02:18,200 --> 01:02:22,933 [Corey] Find the thorn in Roman's side and extract it with extreme prejudice. 1078 01:02:23,000 --> 01:02:25,799 That is exactly what's happening. 1079 01:02:27,633 --> 01:02:29,266 Oh, no. 1080 01:02:30,633 --> 01:02:33,399 [Kevin] KO continues to fight, but four-on-one. 1081 01:02:39,500 --> 01:02:40,700 [Corey] What the hell? 1082 01:02:40,766 --> 01:02:44,500 Drew McIntyre, Sheamus. Where the hell they come from? 1083 01:02:46,033 --> 01:02:50,533 [Kevin] Out of the crowd, The Scottish Warrior, The Celtic Warrior. 1084 01:02:51,733 --> 01:02:54,000 [Corey] Evening the numbers game, 1085 01:02:54,066 --> 01:02:57,733 McIntyre and Sheamus are on Monday Night Raw 1086 01:02:57,799 --> 01:02:59,933 brining the fight to The Bloodline. 1087 01:03:01,500 --> 01:03:04,633 [Kevin] Championship match to come on Friday Night SmackDown, 1088 01:03:04,700 --> 01:03:06,966 we're getting a taste right now. Big knee. 1089 01:03:10,100 --> 01:03:13,333 McIntyre, Glasgow kiss. 1090 01:03:18,266 --> 01:03:24,166 [Corey] McIntyre and Sheamus have cleared the ring of The Bloodline. 1091 01:03:29,766 --> 01:03:31,966 [indistinct] 1092 01:03:32,666 --> 01:03:35,333 -[Sheamus' music plays] -[Corey] The Bloodline won the battle, 1093 01:03:35,399 --> 01:03:38,766 but the war is far from over. 1094 01:03:40,399 --> 01:03:43,899 Reinforcements from Friday Night SmackDown 1095 01:03:43,966 --> 01:03:50,066 in the form of Sheamus and Drew McIntyre saving the day for Owens. 1096 01:03:50,133 --> 01:03:52,033 [Sami] Biggest mistake you just made. 1097 01:03:52,100 --> 01:03:54,966 [Kevin] What a night here on Monday Night Raw, 1098 01:03:55,033 --> 01:03:57,066 and it's only getting better. 1099 01:03:57,133 --> 01:04:00,566 We got Dexter Lumis, beware of "The Silent Man," 1100 01:04:00,633 --> 01:04:03,500 in one-on-one action with Chad Gable. 1101 01:04:03,566 --> 01:04:06,733 Chad Gable has found himself in tough spots of late, 1102 01:04:06,799 --> 01:04:09,133 and now he's got to face Dexter Dexter. 1103 01:04:09,200 --> 01:04:12,933 [Corey] If anybody can solve the enigma that is Dexter Lumis, 1104 01:04:13,000 --> 01:04:17,666 it's The Master, it is Chad Gable with Four-point-Otis, 1105 01:04:17,733 --> 01:04:20,066 The Number One guy in his corner. 1106 01:04:20,133 --> 01:04:23,533 It's live, and it's next on Monday Night Raw. 1107 01:04:28,833 --> 01:04:32,066 San Antonio, Texas, we are coming for you. 1108 01:04:32,133 --> 01:04:33,533 I cannot wait for the Royal Rumble. 1109 01:04:33,600 --> 01:04:37,666 Less than four weeks away now at this point. 1110 01:04:37,733 --> 01:04:42,066 We are set to see quite the show from San Antonio. 1111 01:04:52,033 --> 01:04:56,866 At the Royal Rumble, a Mountain Dew Pitch Black match, 1112 01:04:56,933 --> 01:04:59,833 Bray Wyatt, LA Knight. 1113 01:04:59,899 --> 01:05:01,733 [Corey] First time ever. 1114 01:05:01,799 --> 01:05:06,233 I cannot wait to witness what unfolds in San Antonio 1115 01:05:06,299 --> 01:05:07,500 at the Royal Rumble, 1116 01:05:07,566 --> 01:05:10,700 and I can't wait for the Royal Rumble, because you know what that means, KP? 1117 01:05:10,766 --> 01:05:12,366 -Yes. -We are officially then 1118 01:05:12,433 --> 01:05:15,266 on the road to LA, WrestleMania. 1119 01:05:15,333 --> 01:05:18,533 -This is my favorite time of year, man. -It certainly is. That's for sure. 1120 01:05:18,600 --> 01:05:20,866 I am disappointed though for AJ Styles 1121 01:05:20,933 --> 01:05:23,500 who took to social media officially to announce that 1122 01:05:23,566 --> 01:05:26,600 he has in fact picked up an injury at a WWE event. 1123 01:05:26,666 --> 01:05:29,066 Saying, "Just want you guys to know that I'm okay. 1124 01:05:29,133 --> 01:05:31,666 Broken ankle is what I'm dealing with. No surgery. 1125 01:05:31,733 --> 01:05:33,799 This just takes some time to recover. 1126 01:05:33,866 --> 01:05:36,733 This will be the longest I've ever been out of the ring. 1127 01:05:36,799 --> 01:05:39,833 Thanks for the prayers and get well wishes. 1128 01:05:39,899 --> 01:05:42,433 [Corey] Always an unfortunate incident suffering an injury 1129 01:05:42,500 --> 01:05:45,033 as a WWE superstar, but we're sending our best wishes 1130 01:05:45,100 --> 01:05:47,666 to The Phenomenal One. Get back here soon, AJ. 1131 01:05:47,733 --> 01:05:52,233 [Alpha Academy's music plays] 1132 01:05:52,299 --> 01:05:54,766 [Kevin] Usually that's directed at me. 1133 01:05:54,833 --> 01:05:56,666 [Corey] It wasn't directed at me. 1134 01:05:58,033 --> 01:05:59,266 [bell rings] 1135 01:05:59,333 --> 01:06:03,100 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1136 01:06:03,166 --> 01:06:06,733 Introducing first accompanied to the ring by Otis, 1137 01:06:06,799 --> 01:06:09,299 representing Alpha Academy, 1138 01:06:09,366 --> 01:06:13,033 Chad Gable. 1139 01:06:13,100 --> 01:06:17,366 [Kevin] Chad Gable has a way of landing himself in certain situations. 1140 01:06:17,433 --> 01:06:19,600 Of late, we've seen him in a match with AJ Styles. 1141 01:06:19,666 --> 01:06:22,933 We saw him mixed it up a little bit with Kurt Angle, a Hall of Famer. 1142 01:06:23,000 --> 01:06:27,966 Now, today, he's set to take on Dexter Lumis of all WWE superstars. 1143 01:06:28,033 --> 01:06:29,966 Does he have any idea what's coming his way? 1144 01:06:30,033 --> 01:06:32,899 [Corey] I don't know if anybody has any idea about anything 1145 01:06:32,966 --> 01:06:34,633 as it pertains to Dexter Lumis, 1146 01:06:34,700 --> 01:06:36,700 but what I do know about Chad Gable 1147 01:06:36,766 --> 01:06:39,600 is people are offended by his high intellect. 1148 01:06:39,666 --> 01:06:42,799 People don't like to be told that they're wrong, 1149 01:06:42,866 --> 01:06:47,966 and Chad Gable is the living breathing embodiment of you are wrong. 1150 01:06:48,033 --> 01:06:49,700 Threatening to some people. 1151 01:06:49,766 --> 01:06:52,033 [Kevin] Yes. A lot of people say pound-for-pound, 1152 01:06:52,100 --> 01:06:54,600 arguably the strongest WWE superstar there is. 1153 01:06:54,666 --> 01:06:58,366 Exhibiting that strength week in, week out on Monday Night Raw. 1154 01:06:58,433 --> 01:07:01,299 [Corey] Also, potentially the smartest pound-for-pound. 1155 01:07:01,366 --> 01:07:04,066 That's a new stat. I just made it up. Put it in a book. 1156 01:07:04,133 --> 01:07:08,633 [Kevin] He's got a Christmas tradition where he deadlifts and eating cookies. 1157 01:07:08,700 --> 01:07:10,233 He's deadlifting. 1158 01:07:10,299 --> 01:07:12,500 And Otis does both simultaneously. 1159 01:07:12,566 --> 01:07:14,466 [Dexter Lumis' music plays] 1160 01:07:14,533 --> 01:07:15,399 Oh, dear. 1161 01:07:15,466 --> 01:07:17,933 [Kevin] Beware the silent man. 1162 01:07:28,566 --> 01:07:30,433 [Corey, softly] What is this dude's deal? 1163 01:07:33,299 --> 01:07:36,000 [announcer] And his opponent from Recluse, Wyoming, 1164 01:07:36,066 --> 01:07:38,033 weighing 239 pounds, 1165 01:07:38,100 --> 01:07:41,566 Dexter Lumis. 1166 01:07:41,633 --> 01:07:44,700 [Corey] This guy strikes me as something out of skinwalker ranch. 1167 01:07:44,766 --> 01:07:46,166 He just makes me uncomfortable. 1168 01:07:46,233 --> 01:07:49,466 Everything about Dexter Lumis makes me uncomfortable, especially this. 1169 01:07:49,533 --> 01:07:51,100 Who moves like that? 1170 01:07:51,166 --> 01:07:52,399 What is that? 1171 01:07:53,700 --> 01:07:55,766 [Kevin] For once, I agree with you. 1172 01:07:55,833 --> 01:07:57,166 Dexter Lumis, 1173 01:07:58,066 --> 01:08:01,833 in the most creepiest way, makes his way inside the square circle. 1174 01:08:01,899 --> 01:08:04,733 [Corey] Listen, at the end of the day, we learned that Lumis 1175 01:08:04,799 --> 01:08:07,566 is a talented competitor from bell to bell. 1176 01:08:07,633 --> 01:08:10,766 Regardless of what goes on or doesn't go on between his ears 1177 01:08:10,833 --> 01:08:12,433 for the rest of the day. 1178 01:08:13,299 --> 01:08:14,633 [bell rings] 1179 01:08:14,700 --> 01:08:18,166 [Kevin] The bell rings, and urgency from Dexter Lumis. 1180 01:08:20,433 --> 01:08:22,766 [Corey] Gable was just trying to lure Lumis into a trap. 1181 01:08:24,466 --> 01:08:25,466 Maybe not. 1182 01:08:25,533 --> 01:08:26,666 [Gabe] What is this guy? 1183 01:08:28,733 --> 01:08:30,733 [Kevin] "What is this guy?", says Chad Gable. 1184 01:08:30,800 --> 01:08:32,099 [Gabe] No, no, no, oi, oi, oi. 1185 01:08:32,166 --> 01:08:33,766 You're not going anywhere. 1186 01:08:33,833 --> 01:08:35,166 [indistinct] 1187 01:08:35,233 --> 01:08:37,433 Oh, no. You're creepy-- wait a minute. 1188 01:08:47,266 --> 01:08:49,899 [Kevin] I'm not sure I've ever seen Chad Gable stunned like that. 1189 01:08:49,966 --> 01:08:53,266 Thesz press and rapid right hands from Lumis. 1190 01:08:56,000 --> 01:09:00,133 [Kevin] Big body of Dexter Lumis punishing Chad Gable as Otis watches on. 1191 01:09:01,833 --> 01:09:06,466 [Corey] Much to the chagrin of The Tree Trunk who just uprooted himself. 1192 01:09:14,433 --> 01:09:18,233 Gable now, hanging Lumis across the top rope. 1193 01:09:18,300 --> 01:09:22,966 [Kevin] The Olympian Chad Gable now, finally getting a little momentum. 1194 01:09:23,033 --> 01:09:25,266 [Corey] Taking control of this match. 1195 01:09:25,333 --> 01:09:28,500 As Otis would say, absolute carnage. 1196 01:09:33,099 --> 01:09:34,399 [Kevin] Gable now. 1197 01:09:34,466 --> 01:09:36,266 Lumis at pace off the ropes. 1198 01:09:36,333 --> 01:09:37,766 A Thank Yew! 1199 01:09:39,366 --> 01:09:42,300 [Kevin] Otis celebrating a birthday last week, 1200 01:09:42,366 --> 01:09:46,866 and Gable gave him a birthday gift by giving him a four-hour gym session. 1201 01:09:46,933 --> 01:09:49,133 Allowed him to watch a few horror movies. 1202 01:09:49,200 --> 01:09:52,066 [Corey] Sounds like a great friend to me, 1203 01:09:52,133 --> 01:09:57,000 and then you got to deal with Dexter Lumis who's like a real-life horror movie. 1204 01:10:00,133 --> 01:10:02,866 [Kevin] Dexter Lumis recently losing 1205 01:10:02,933 --> 01:10:06,333 in a Winner-Take-All Ladder match with The Miz. 1206 01:10:06,400 --> 01:10:09,233 Rolled out of Monday Night Raw a foolish man 1207 01:10:09,300 --> 01:10:11,533 to celebrate Christmas with Maurice. 1208 01:10:11,599 --> 01:10:15,633 For some reason, I'm not sure it will affect Dexter Lumis in any way. 1209 01:10:16,966 --> 01:10:20,700 [Corey] I don't know what does or does not affect Dexter Lumis. 1210 01:10:20,766 --> 01:10:24,466 I don't know which way is up as pertains to this guy. 1211 01:10:24,533 --> 01:10:29,400 He's unusual, he's very powerful, very dangerous, extremely capable. 1212 01:10:29,466 --> 01:10:31,099 [Kevin] Big boot by Lumis. 1213 01:10:31,166 --> 01:10:33,333 How do you prepare for a match against Lumis? 1214 01:10:33,400 --> 01:10:35,700 [Corey] Therapy. Beautiful Northern Lights suplex. 1215 01:10:35,766 --> 01:10:37,966 [Kevin] This could be it for Chad Gable then. 1216 01:10:38,033 --> 01:10:39,466 Kick out by Lumis. 1217 01:10:44,766 --> 01:10:46,599 [shooshes] 1218 01:10:49,400 --> 01:10:51,200 [Corey] Talked to Chad Gable earlier today. 1219 01:10:51,266 --> 01:10:53,366 He said he cannot wait to get out of Nashville. 1220 01:10:53,433 --> 01:10:56,933 He's sick of having sticky floors every establishment he walks into. 1221 01:10:57,000 --> 01:10:59,733 -It disgusts Gable. -Athlete! [indistinct] 1222 01:11:00,500 --> 01:11:03,066 [Kevin] Gable quickly back inside. 1223 01:11:03,133 --> 01:11:05,766 Look at Dexter Lumis and the power. 1224 01:11:07,133 --> 01:11:09,333 [Corey] Elevated uppercut by Lumis. 1225 01:11:12,400 --> 01:11:15,433 Bulldog headlock, and Gable's in jeopardy now. 1226 01:11:17,266 --> 01:11:22,066 Dexter Lumis demonstrating his quality inside the squared circle. 1227 01:11:22,133 --> 01:11:23,400 [Corey] What the hell was that? 1228 01:11:23,466 --> 01:11:24,633 I don't know. 1229 01:11:24,700 --> 01:11:26,866 [Kevin] Hook of the leg. Shoulders are down. 1230 01:11:26,933 --> 01:11:28,333 Lumis now and a kick out by Gable. 1231 01:11:28,400 --> 01:11:31,466 [Corey] Otis asking me the same question. I just explained, I don't know 1232 01:11:31,533 --> 01:11:35,466 what to make of this offense from Lumis. Other than it's extremely effective. 1233 01:11:38,466 --> 01:11:41,366 [Kevin] Lumis was stalking his prey again. 1234 01:11:41,433 --> 01:11:43,433 [Corey] Excellent German suplex. 1235 01:11:45,866 --> 01:11:51,000 [Kevin] Otis backs away from Dexter Lumis as Chad Gable comes to the outside. 1236 01:11:51,066 --> 01:11:56,266 [Corey] Ooh! A knee to the spine of Lumis launches him into the ring posts. 1237 01:11:58,066 --> 01:12:00,099 Things are looking up for The Academy. 1238 01:12:00,166 --> 01:12:02,166 [Kevin] Notice Gable give Otis the look? 1239 01:12:05,866 --> 01:12:08,000 [Corey] Otis might have broken his own arm. 1240 01:12:09,766 --> 01:12:12,566 [Kevin] Chad Gable's Number One Guy as he calls him, is hurting, 1241 01:12:12,633 --> 01:12:14,066 but back inside we go. 1242 01:12:14,133 --> 01:12:16,533 [Corey] He's The Number One-armed guy. 1243 01:12:16,599 --> 01:12:18,666 A magistral cradle applied perfectly. 1244 01:12:18,733 --> 01:12:20,866 -[Kevin] Wow. Working the left arm. -One… two… 1245 01:12:20,933 --> 01:12:22,466 -Counter. -One… two… three! 1246 01:12:22,533 --> 01:12:24,966 -[Kevin] He's got it. Wow. -[bell rings] 1247 01:12:28,033 --> 01:12:30,233 [Corey] That's a terrible start to the new year. 1248 01:12:30,300 --> 01:12:33,066 [announcer] Here's your winner, Dexter Lumis. 1249 01:12:35,500 --> 01:12:37,666 [Kevin] How far can this guy go? 1250 01:12:37,733 --> 01:12:40,333 Dexter Lumis on Monday Night Raw. 1251 01:12:40,400 --> 01:12:42,533 [Corey] After all that happened to him with The Miz 1252 01:12:42,599 --> 01:12:44,333 with the victory here tonight. 1253 01:12:45,200 --> 01:12:47,833 I don't know what to make of Dexter Lumis. 1254 01:12:47,900 --> 01:12:52,099 I'm impressed, but I'm terrified at the same time every time we see him. 1255 01:12:52,166 --> 01:12:55,200 Inside Hell in a Cell, Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes. 1256 01:12:55,266 --> 01:12:57,733 You and I agree on this and we talked about it. 1257 01:12:57,800 --> 01:12:59,900 The match of the year in 2022, 1258 01:12:59,966 --> 01:13:02,466 although it came at a cost for Cody Rhodes. 1259 01:13:02,533 --> 01:13:06,233 And we cannot wait to see him back inside the WWE ring. 1260 01:13:08,033 --> 01:13:10,033 [music] 1261 01:13:32,400 --> 01:13:34,966 [crowd cheering] 1262 01:13:39,900 --> 01:13:41,866 [Cody] Six full years. 1263 01:13:41,933 --> 01:13:43,733 That's a heck of a journey. 1264 01:13:44,766 --> 01:13:46,966 I didn't think I was coming back. 1265 01:13:50,333 --> 01:13:54,833 I feel like coming out at WrestleMania, everybody understood the path. 1266 01:13:58,366 --> 01:14:03,233 I'll get another shot at living the first dream I ever had. 1267 01:14:19,366 --> 01:14:20,566 [Dusty Rhodes] Get a dream. 1268 01:14:20,633 --> 01:14:23,233 Hold onto it and shoot for the sky. 1269 01:14:24,366 --> 01:14:29,833 Yes, I cannot physically put that title up into my father's hands. 1270 01:14:29,900 --> 01:14:33,633 I cannot bestow it upon "The American Dream," Dusty Rhodes, 1271 01:14:33,700 --> 01:14:36,766 but I certainly can put it around the waist 1272 01:14:36,833 --> 01:14:38,900 of The American Nightmare. 1273 01:14:42,500 --> 01:14:44,866 I feel like at this point, I'm just me. 1274 01:14:44,933 --> 01:14:47,099 The American Nightmare is real. 1275 01:14:48,599 --> 01:14:52,166 It's an extension of The American Dream. 1276 01:14:54,133 --> 01:14:58,099 I stand before you finally ready. 1277 01:14:59,300 --> 01:15:02,733 It is a perfect alignment of all the stars. 1278 01:15:04,533 --> 01:15:07,133 And I'm going to do it for you. 1279 01:15:08,433 --> 01:15:10,866 I'm going to do it for me. 1280 01:15:12,433 --> 01:15:16,966 And I am going to do it for "The American Dream," Dusty Rhodes. 1281 01:15:24,099 --> 01:15:27,466 [man] Cody Rhodes tore the pectoral muscle right off the bone. 1282 01:15:27,533 --> 01:15:29,800 [Cody] I have been doing this since I was 20 years old. 1283 01:15:31,066 --> 01:15:32,833 I almost felt bulletproof. 1284 01:15:34,500 --> 01:15:38,166 No human being could have kept me from getting in the ring. 1285 01:15:41,400 --> 01:15:44,766 It's like oxygen. I needed to be in the ring that night. 1286 01:15:53,700 --> 01:15:56,833 [Kevin] We got the first part of Cody Rhodes's journey to recovery 1287 01:15:56,900 --> 01:15:59,666 and look who it is. What an end to the year it was 1288 01:15:59,733 --> 01:16:02,533 for Bayley and the Tag Champions. 1289 01:16:02,599 --> 01:16:05,066 The Role Model with a statement victory over Becky Lynch, 1290 01:16:05,133 --> 01:16:06,733 and they're here tonight. 1291 01:16:10,099 --> 01:16:13,033 [Bayley's music plays] 1292 01:16:19,866 --> 01:16:26,366 [Corey] Welcome back to Monday Night Raw, and what away to kick off 2023. 1293 01:16:28,566 --> 01:16:32,000 [announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Bayley 1294 01:16:32,066 --> 01:16:35,500 and the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 1295 01:16:35,566 --> 01:16:41,000 Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky, Damage CTRL. 1296 01:16:41,066 --> 01:16:43,866 [Corey] You know, KP, I've never been much for New Years' resolutions, 1297 01:16:43,933 --> 01:16:48,133 but this year, my resolution is to be more of a role model like Bayley. 1298 01:16:48,200 --> 01:16:51,233 [Kevin] Well, you can certainly understand the dancing and the smiling 1299 01:16:51,300 --> 01:16:54,566 from Bayley and the tag champions Iyo and Dakota. 1300 01:16:54,633 --> 01:16:58,133 Let's go back a couple of weeks to the final Monday Night Raw of 2022. 1301 01:16:58,200 --> 01:16:59,700 It was the first one-on-one meeting 1302 01:16:59,766 --> 01:17:02,533 between Becky Lynch and Bayley in almost four years. 1303 01:17:02,599 --> 01:17:06,633 Becky Lynch wanted Bayley in solo competition one-on-one. 1304 01:17:06,700 --> 01:17:09,900 It would be the Tag Champions that would get involved here. 1305 01:17:09,966 --> 01:17:13,166 [Corey] Where Bayley goes, the Tag Champs follow. 1306 01:17:13,233 --> 01:17:16,333 Just as Becky Lynch seemed to have solved the problem, 1307 01:17:16,400 --> 01:17:21,700 Bayley with one of our television monitors to the face of The Man's skull, 1308 01:17:21,766 --> 01:17:26,900 rose plant and a big time W for The Role Model. 1309 01:17:26,966 --> 01:17:29,200 [Kevin] Here they are back in Nashville 1310 01:17:29,266 --> 01:17:32,766 where it all started for this trio at SummerSlam. 1311 01:17:36,266 --> 01:17:41,000 Ding dong. Happy New Years, Trashville. 1312 01:17:41,066 --> 01:17:44,733 [crowd boos] 1313 01:17:44,800 --> 01:17:46,599 Hey, hey. 1314 01:17:46,666 --> 01:17:49,866 You guys should feel proud that you're from a city 1315 01:17:49,933 --> 01:17:52,733 where Damage CTRL was born. 1316 01:17:53,800 --> 01:17:57,366 Don't you remember a little show called SummerSlam? 1317 01:17:58,633 --> 01:18:03,466 Yeah, you're welcome that finally something good came from this place, okay? 1318 01:18:06,700 --> 01:18:09,200 Please, please. Don't ruin my night, okay? 1319 01:18:09,266 --> 01:18:12,800 Because I can't think about better way to kick off 2023 1320 01:18:12,866 --> 01:18:17,500 than right beside my heroes, my best friends, 1321 01:18:17,566 --> 01:18:23,500 the Women's Tag Team Champions, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai. [cheers] 1322 01:18:27,099 --> 01:18:29,466 That's your champions. 1323 01:18:29,533 --> 01:18:32,700 Before we get to the celebration, 1324 01:18:32,766 --> 01:18:37,166 you know, I think that we all need to address 1325 01:18:37,233 --> 01:18:39,066 the Irish elephant in the room. 1326 01:18:42,733 --> 01:18:44,933 Yes. 1327 01:18:45,000 --> 01:18:46,900 Yes, I did beat Becky Lynch. 1328 01:18:48,666 --> 01:18:50,633 And I'm not saying that it was easy, 1329 01:18:50,700 --> 01:18:54,066 because she's one of the best in the whole world, 1330 01:18:54,133 --> 01:18:57,266 but it sure as hell was fun. [laughs] 1331 01:18:57,333 --> 01:19:01,300 And the best part is that I did it all by myself. 1332 01:19:01,366 --> 01:19:03,866 I mean, come on, guys. This is getting unfair. 1333 01:19:03,933 --> 01:19:06,900 I'm so damn good. I beat everyone. 1334 01:19:06,966 --> 01:19:09,266 I beat Becky. I beat everyone. 1335 01:19:09,333 --> 01:19:11,533 [Becky Lynch's music plays] 1336 01:19:11,599 --> 01:19:13,133 [crowd cheering] 1337 01:19:13,200 --> 01:19:16,433 [Corey] Happy New Year from The Man. 1338 01:19:18,300 --> 01:19:21,500 [Kevin] The man of the people has heard enough. 1339 01:19:28,433 --> 01:19:31,866 -[Corey] What an ovation. -Shut up, Bayley. You dope. 1340 01:19:35,800 --> 01:19:39,166 You're out here talking like you invented the wheel, 1341 01:19:39,233 --> 01:19:42,500 but you've just been on a hamster wheel ever since you came back. 1342 01:19:42,566 --> 01:19:46,099 It's the same thing week in, week out. 1343 01:19:47,866 --> 01:19:51,099 You're a coward and you're a fraud. 1344 01:19:51,166 --> 01:19:54,033 Unable to do anything by yourself. 1345 01:19:55,200 --> 01:19:59,099 See, that's the thing about you, Bayley, is you feel most comfortable 1346 01:19:59,166 --> 01:20:01,066 in somebody else's shadow. 1347 01:20:02,533 --> 01:20:08,766 It took you years and years and years to get out of somebody's shadow, 1348 01:20:08,833 --> 01:20:12,966 but it only took you one year to put yourself right back there again. 1349 01:20:14,133 --> 01:20:19,500 Because the other week, I believe, I referred to the Tag Team Champs 1350 01:20:19,566 --> 01:20:22,433 as your lackeys, but that's not the way it is. No, no. 1351 01:20:22,500 --> 01:20:24,633 It's the other way around, isn't it? 1352 01:20:25,733 --> 01:20:27,900 Because they're doing all the hard work. 1353 01:20:27,966 --> 01:20:31,300 They're the ones with the gold, but you're taking all the glory. 1354 01:20:31,366 --> 01:20:33,466 Well, ooh! 1355 01:20:34,966 --> 01:20:40,300 It's only a matter of time before someone turns on somebody else. 1356 01:20:42,700 --> 01:20:44,966 Becky, you shut up, okay? 1357 01:20:45,033 --> 01:20:47,933 I know you're just upset, because you lost. 1358 01:20:48,000 --> 01:20:49,766 -Plain and simple. -No, no, no. 1359 01:20:49,833 --> 01:20:54,033 Bayley, you see, when I lose, I don't get mad, I don't get upset. 1360 01:20:54,099 --> 01:20:55,933 I get better. 1361 01:20:56,000 --> 01:20:58,366 [crowd cheers] 1362 01:21:00,966 --> 01:21:04,233 You did bring up a good point 1363 01:21:04,300 --> 01:21:08,400 that this all started back in SummerSlam in nashville. 1364 01:21:08,466 --> 01:21:10,466 [crowd cheers] 1365 01:21:12,800 --> 01:21:15,900 So, how about you and me end it 1366 01:21:15,966 --> 01:21:19,900 right here in Nashville tonight? 1367 01:21:19,966 --> 01:21:23,333 [crowd cheers] 1368 01:21:23,400 --> 01:21:25,533 [laughs] 1369 01:21:25,599 --> 01:21:28,800 That's a big ding-dong. No, no, no. [chuckles] 1370 01:21:28,866 --> 01:21:31,433 -Because I've already-- -[crowd boos] 1371 01:21:31,500 --> 01:21:33,800 You guys really thought we were going to do this? 1372 01:21:33,866 --> 01:21:36,766 -[crowd boos] -Are you serious? 1373 01:21:36,833 --> 01:21:41,766 I've already beat you fair and square, Becky. 1374 01:21:41,833 --> 01:21:46,099 But you know what? Since it seems that you have this obsession with my girls, 1375 01:21:46,166 --> 01:21:48,366 Dakota and Iyo, then you know what? 1376 01:21:48,433 --> 01:21:50,033 I think we could fix this problem. 1377 01:21:50,099 --> 01:21:53,033 What about I put them in a match against you tonight? 1378 01:21:53,099 --> 01:21:56,400 I'll even let you find a partner. 1379 01:21:56,466 --> 01:22:00,400 I'm sure they would love to get their hands on you. Ain't that right? 1380 01:22:00,466 --> 01:22:03,833 -What do you feel? -Gosh, gee willikers, 1381 01:22:03,900 --> 01:22:07,633 I don't have my phone on me, so I can't call anybody. 1382 01:22:07,700 --> 01:22:10,300 But what did you say? Two on one? 1383 01:22:10,366 --> 01:22:14,599 Yes, that seems about fair. I fancy my chances. Let's go. 1384 01:22:14,666 --> 01:22:17,566 [Corey] No. What? Are you kidding me? 1385 01:22:18,433 --> 01:22:22,433 It's going to happen, Becky Lynch, the two-on-one handicap match. 1386 01:22:22,500 --> 01:22:24,366 This is a bad idea, Becks. 1387 01:22:28,366 --> 01:22:30,233 [Kevin] Truly incredible season in Nashville. 1388 01:22:30,300 --> 01:22:32,000 -[bell rings] -This match made official 1389 01:22:32,066 --> 01:22:35,466 during the commercial break by WWE official Adam Pearce. 1390 01:22:35,533 --> 01:22:37,900 Technically, this is a tag team match. 1391 01:22:37,966 --> 01:22:40,033 It doesn't really look like it right now, Corey. 1392 01:22:40,099 --> 01:22:42,433 [Corey] Neither way bodes well for "The Man", Becky Lynch, 1393 01:22:42,500 --> 01:22:44,900 who's going to fight valiantly, but Lynch is outnumbered. 1394 01:22:44,966 --> 01:22:46,966 This is essentially a handicap match. 1395 01:22:47,033 --> 01:22:48,900 [Kevin] Becky Lynch, not shying away, 1396 01:22:48,966 --> 01:22:51,933 not backing down from the challenge of Damage CTRL. 1397 01:22:52,000 --> 01:22:54,000 Big boot by Lynch. 1398 01:22:54,066 --> 01:22:56,700 [Corey] Listen, if anybody can pull it off, it's Becky Lynch. 1399 01:22:56,766 --> 01:23:00,099 This is a woman who headlined WrestleMania and defeated two other women. 1400 01:23:00,166 --> 01:23:01,766 The difference was… Oh! 1401 01:23:01,833 --> 01:23:04,033 …those two women were competing individually. 1402 01:23:04,099 --> 01:23:06,766 [Kevin] Becky Lynch is competing against a cohesive unit 1403 01:23:06,833 --> 01:23:11,200 in the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky. 1404 01:23:11,266 --> 01:23:14,700 Plus, you've always got to keep your eye on Bayley on the outside. 1405 01:23:15,533 --> 01:23:18,066 [Kevin] Becky Lynch just loves Royal Rumble season as well. 1406 01:23:18,133 --> 01:23:21,666 Who could forget her victory in 2019 and that that led to? 1407 01:23:21,733 --> 01:23:25,433 [Corey] Oh, big kick rocks Iyo, covered by Lynch. 1408 01:23:25,500 --> 01:23:27,300 Yes, hook at the leg, Becky Lynch now. 1409 01:23:27,366 --> 01:23:29,166 The kick out by Iyo Sky. 1410 01:23:31,966 --> 01:23:35,233 [Corey] Bayley just asked me very politely to convey to the viewers at home 1411 01:23:35,300 --> 01:23:36,966 that they were not prepared for this. 1412 01:23:37,033 --> 01:23:38,466 Shoulders down. 1413 01:23:38,533 --> 01:23:40,133 They, being Iyo and Dakota. 1414 01:23:40,200 --> 01:23:43,500 But being fighting champions, being valiant champions, 1415 01:23:43,566 --> 01:23:45,733 that's exactly what Dakota and Iyo are doing. 1416 01:23:45,800 --> 01:23:48,233 Dakota, going to shut it down here. 1417 01:23:48,300 --> 01:23:51,500 [Kevin] Becky Lynch, scouting a danger. Big elbow to Iyo Sky. 1418 01:23:51,566 --> 01:23:54,733 [Corey] Big boot to the chest of Dakota and Iyo. 1419 01:23:54,800 --> 01:23:56,300 Hip-tossed into her own partner. 1420 01:23:57,533 --> 01:24:00,200 From everything Becky Lynch said before the commercial break, 1421 01:24:00,266 --> 01:24:02,800 this is about Bayley. Hook at the leg again. 1422 01:24:03,599 --> 01:24:06,599 -Her words to the role model were strong. -[crowd chants] Becky! 1423 01:24:06,666 --> 01:24:09,866 She called her a coward and a fraud who'd feel most comfortable 1424 01:24:09,933 --> 01:24:11,666 in someone else's shadow. 1425 01:24:13,066 --> 01:24:16,466 Strong words as Bayley, The Role Model, watches on from ringside. 1426 01:24:16,533 --> 01:24:20,500 [Corey] Leg drop by The Man. 1427 01:24:20,566 --> 01:24:25,033 Lynch is carrying herself extremely well to this juncture in the matchup. 1428 01:24:25,099 --> 01:24:27,700 Oh, very effective all on her own. 1429 01:24:27,766 --> 01:24:29,099 Outnumbered, two to one. 1430 01:24:32,599 --> 01:24:34,433 Sky, out of the way just in time. 1431 01:24:35,900 --> 01:24:37,500 Back elbow from Lynch. 1432 01:24:37,566 --> 01:24:39,500 [Kevin] Becky, using the ropes to her advantage, 1433 01:24:39,566 --> 01:24:41,500 caught by Iyo Sky who's sent packing. 1434 01:24:41,566 --> 01:24:43,099 Now Dakota Kai, attacking. 1435 01:24:43,166 --> 01:24:45,099 [Corey] Oh, that's the game changer. 1436 01:24:46,233 --> 01:24:48,400 -Dakota, connecting. -Clap about that, boys. 1437 01:24:48,466 --> 01:24:50,300 [Kevin] Hook at the leg again. 1438 01:24:50,366 --> 01:24:52,133 Lynch kicks out early. 1439 01:24:52,200 --> 01:24:55,366 [Corey] As per the request of The Role Model, Bayley. 1440 01:24:55,433 --> 01:24:58,266 -[Dakota] Come on, Becky. -Stay out of our business. 1441 01:24:58,333 --> 01:24:59,266 We're done. 1442 01:24:59,733 --> 01:25:02,099 [Corey] Let's spend a little time talking about the kick, 1443 01:25:02,166 --> 01:25:05,400 right on the money, the highly-educated feat of Dakota kai 1444 01:25:05,466 --> 01:25:08,000 coming into play at the expense of The Man. 1445 01:25:09,033 --> 01:25:13,266 [Kevin] The tag team champions now going to work on "The Man," Becky Lynch. 1446 01:25:13,333 --> 01:25:16,433 -[Corey] Did she have just? -Oh, I don't think I hear you. 1447 01:25:16,500 --> 01:25:19,466 [Corey] Bayley, beaming with pride right now. 1448 01:25:19,533 --> 01:25:21,266 [Kevin] Just wonder when the numbers game 1449 01:25:21,966 --> 01:25:24,566 will start to show against Becky Lynch. 1450 01:25:24,633 --> 01:25:27,599 [Corey] Oh, it was never a matter of if. It was a matter of when. 1451 01:25:27,666 --> 01:25:31,133 This is only Becky Lynch's fault if you really want to get technical. 1452 01:25:31,200 --> 01:25:33,466 Lynch was the one out here without a partner 1453 01:25:33,533 --> 01:25:36,233 who accepted a tag-team situation. 1454 01:25:36,300 --> 01:25:38,066 That's on Becky Lynch, not Damage CTRL. 1455 01:25:38,133 --> 01:25:39,866 -Cover. -[Kevin] Cover's going out. 1456 01:25:39,933 --> 01:25:42,166 Bumped away by Becky Lynch. Tag made. 1457 01:25:42,233 --> 01:25:43,466 Here comes Dakota Kai. 1458 01:25:45,933 --> 01:25:48,266 [Corey] This is just an impossible task for Becky Lynch. 1459 01:25:48,333 --> 01:25:50,400 These aren't two run-of-the-mill superstars. 1460 01:25:50,466 --> 01:25:54,033 These are the reigning WWE Women's Tag Team Champions. 1461 01:25:54,099 --> 01:25:56,233 [Kevin] It speaks to the belief of Becky Lynch. 1462 01:25:56,300 --> 01:25:59,099 [Corey] A lot of people believe the earth is flat too, KP. 1463 01:25:59,166 --> 01:26:00,966 Does that mean it's real? No. 1464 01:26:01,033 --> 01:26:02,966 -Cover here by Kai. -[Kevin] Here we go. 1465 01:26:03,033 --> 01:26:05,966 Dakota Kai, now looking to put away Becky Lynch who's still alive, 1466 01:26:06,033 --> 01:26:08,300 who still wants more. 1467 01:26:08,366 --> 01:26:10,266 -Tag made. -[Corey] I'll check my Twitter later 1468 01:26:10,333 --> 01:26:12,666 -from all the angry flat-earthers. -[Kevin laughs] 1469 01:26:12,733 --> 01:26:14,300 Lynch sent to the outside. 1470 01:26:14,366 --> 01:26:16,700 [Kevin] Chance to take a breath. Perhaps not quite. 1471 01:26:16,766 --> 01:26:18,700 Iyo Sky, quickly out to grab Becky Lynch. 1472 01:26:18,766 --> 01:26:21,266 [Corey] Trust me, KP, there will be no time to breathe, 1473 01:26:21,333 --> 01:26:25,033 there will be no time to recover if the champs have anything to do with it. 1474 01:26:25,099 --> 01:26:26,866 Because that's what this is about. 1475 01:26:26,933 --> 01:26:29,000 This situation, two on one. 1476 01:26:29,066 --> 01:26:32,800 [Kevin] It all started, because Bayley said, "I beat Becky all by myself." 1477 01:26:32,866 --> 01:26:36,066 [Corey] No, no, Kevin. It all started because Becky Lynch doesn't know 1478 01:26:36,133 --> 01:26:38,466 when to leave well enough alone. 1479 01:26:38,533 --> 01:26:41,866 Lynch's pride is too big for her own good. 1480 01:26:42,966 --> 01:26:45,266 It served her well in the past, but not tonight. 1481 01:26:46,700 --> 01:26:49,633 [Kevin] They're teaming up on Becky Lynch. Iyo Sky, back inside now. 1482 01:26:51,233 --> 01:26:54,500 -[Corey] Cover here by Iyo. -Cover, Iyo Sky. 1483 01:26:54,566 --> 01:26:56,533 Kick out again by Lynch. 1484 01:26:56,599 --> 01:26:58,599 Have to admire the resiliency. 1485 01:26:58,666 --> 01:27:02,633 [Corey] You should not be surprised by the tenacity of "The Man," Becky Lynch. 1486 01:27:02,700 --> 01:27:05,000 -It's what-- Cover here. -[Kevin] Dakota Kai's turn now. 1487 01:27:05,066 --> 01:27:07,566 -Kick out once more. -[Michin's music plays] 1488 01:27:07,633 --> 01:27:11,599 [Corey] It's what helped Becky. Wait a second, oh. 1489 01:27:13,266 --> 01:27:16,599 [Kevin] Michin, makes her way to the ring at pace. 1490 01:27:16,666 --> 01:27:19,666 [Corey] What is it? Does Michin want some of Damage CTRL? 1491 01:27:19,733 --> 01:27:22,200 Apparently, she's joining Becky Lynch. 1492 01:27:22,266 --> 01:27:24,933 -[Kevin] Does Becky Lynch… -[Corey] Does Becky want Michin? 1493 01:27:25,000 --> 01:27:26,800 I don't know. Probably not. 1494 01:27:28,300 --> 01:27:33,066 Either way, in these circumstances, you take any willing partner you can find. 1495 01:27:33,133 --> 01:27:35,433 -[Kevin] Oh, tags in Michin. -[crowd cheers] 1496 01:27:35,500 --> 01:27:38,766 Michin now at pace, taking down Iyo Sky. 1497 01:27:38,833 --> 01:27:43,033 Becky Lynch assessed the situation, said, "Yeah, I'll take your help." 1498 01:27:43,099 --> 01:27:47,000 Michin now making quite the impact on the Tag Team Champions. 1499 01:27:49,533 --> 01:27:54,800 [Corey] Michin showing the WWE Universe exactly what The O.C. Sees in her, 1500 01:27:54,866 --> 01:27:57,533 why Gallows, Anderson, and Styles roll with Michin. 1501 01:27:57,599 --> 01:27:59,833 [Kevin] Oh, Michin, stacking her up now for the victory. 1502 01:27:59,900 --> 01:28:01,833 Iyo sky escapes at two. 1503 01:28:03,266 --> 01:28:04,633 What is happening? 1504 01:28:04,700 --> 01:28:07,200 I didn't know this was an actual tag match. 1505 01:28:08,966 --> 01:28:11,000 [Corey] Bayley, a bit confused by the proceedings. 1506 01:28:11,066 --> 01:28:13,200 Lynch just dropped Dakota. 1507 01:28:13,266 --> 01:28:17,133 [Kevin] Becky Lynch is back in this thing with the help of Michin. 1508 01:28:18,599 --> 01:28:22,599 [Corey] Michin and Lynch, back in this one. Can the champs recover? 1509 01:28:22,666 --> 01:28:24,266 [crowd cheers] 1510 01:28:28,466 --> 01:28:30,533 [Kevin] Welcome back to Monday Night Raw. 1511 01:28:30,599 --> 01:28:32,366 We're witnessing tag team action now. 1512 01:28:32,433 --> 01:28:35,766 Mia Yim "Michin" coming to the aid of Becky Lynch 1513 01:28:35,833 --> 01:28:38,733 against the tag team champions, Dakota kai and Iyo Sky. 1514 01:28:38,800 --> 01:28:41,900 [Corey] Scorpion kick by Kai rocks Michin. 1515 01:28:41,966 --> 01:28:43,533 [Kevin] Tag made. 1516 01:28:44,233 --> 01:28:48,633 [Corey] Nobody in the world was more excited to see Michin than Becky Lynch 1517 01:28:48,700 --> 01:28:53,400 who was in dire straits at the hands of the Women's Tag Champions. 1518 01:28:53,466 --> 01:28:56,833 Now, it's Michin suffering the wrath of Damage CTRL. 1519 01:28:56,900 --> 01:28:59,700 [Kevin] Look at the chemistry on show from the Tag Team Champions. 1520 01:28:59,766 --> 01:29:01,966 -[Corey] Cover by sky. -Cover for the victory now. 1521 01:29:02,033 --> 01:29:03,966 -The kick out by Michin. -Way to go, way to go. 1522 01:29:04,033 --> 01:29:07,099 [Corey] A seamless transition by Iyo, attempting a crossface maneuver. 1523 01:29:07,166 --> 01:29:10,166 Michin, very wisely grasping her own hand, 1524 01:29:10,233 --> 01:29:13,266 preventing the arm and shoulders from being fully stretched. 1525 01:29:13,333 --> 01:29:14,433 [crowd applauds] 1526 01:29:14,500 --> 01:29:16,066 [Kevin] The Man of the people 1527 01:29:16,133 --> 01:29:18,266 getting the crowd going here in Nashville, Tennessee. 1528 01:29:21,766 --> 01:29:23,133 Look at Iyo Sky. 1529 01:29:23,200 --> 01:29:25,133 [Corey] Fantastic crossface by Iyo. 1530 01:29:25,200 --> 01:29:28,266 Michin, in a world of trouble right now. 1531 01:29:28,333 --> 01:29:31,099 [Kevin] Look of concern on the face of Becky Lynch. 1532 01:29:32,433 --> 01:29:34,433 Is there a way out for Michin? 1533 01:29:35,566 --> 01:29:38,099 [Corey] If there is, Michin better find it soon. 1534 01:29:39,133 --> 01:29:40,933 Cover, shoulders down. 1535 01:29:41,000 --> 01:29:42,466 Great counter by Michin, 1536 01:29:42,533 --> 01:29:45,599 realizes she wasn't going to be able to break the submission on her own, 1537 01:29:45,666 --> 01:29:47,866 -so force a pinfall. -[Kevin] Maybe the chance to make 1538 01:29:47,933 --> 01:29:50,599 a tag now for Becky Lynch who wants it desperately. 1539 01:29:50,666 --> 01:29:52,133 [Corey] A long way to go. 1540 01:29:52,200 --> 01:29:54,066 Iyo, a little too fresh. 1541 01:29:57,166 --> 01:29:59,666 -[Kevin] Powerful. -[Corey] I believe Dakota made the tag. 1542 01:29:59,733 --> 01:30:01,200 The official acknowledged it. 1543 01:30:01,266 --> 01:30:05,500 Michin now with a chance to bring in The Man. 1544 01:30:06,433 --> 01:30:07,500 But Iyo… 1545 01:30:07,566 --> 01:30:11,599 The tag was made. Iyo is going to get herself disqualified. 1546 01:30:13,200 --> 01:30:16,000 Michin looking for the neckbreaker there. 1547 01:30:16,066 --> 01:30:18,933 [Corey] Dakota Kai in the process of making the tag. 1548 01:30:19,000 --> 01:30:20,733 -Oh, wait a second. -[Kevin] There she is. 1549 01:30:20,800 --> 01:30:21,933 Brilliant. 1550 01:30:22,000 --> 01:30:23,366 [Kevin] Tag made. 1551 01:30:23,433 --> 01:30:26,666 -Hello. -Lynch now legal as is Kai. 1552 01:30:26,733 --> 01:30:30,033 [Kevin] Face first into the apron. Then the leg drop from Lynch. 1553 01:30:30,099 --> 01:30:32,500 A knee right on the cheekbone of Dakota. 1554 01:30:33,400 --> 01:30:34,900 [Corey] Face first. 1555 01:30:38,133 --> 01:30:40,433 [Kevin] Becky Lynch means business tonight. 1556 01:30:40,500 --> 01:30:42,166 [Corey] Very unusual turn of events. 1557 01:30:42,233 --> 01:30:47,200 Lynch and Kai are the legal competitors despite both being on the outside. 1558 01:30:48,599 --> 01:30:52,633 [Kevin] Just hammering the face of Dakota Kai into the barricade. 1559 01:30:52,700 --> 01:30:54,466 Iyo sky's turn. 1560 01:30:54,533 --> 01:30:56,933 [crowd chants] Becky! 1561 01:31:00,933 --> 01:31:04,233 [Corey] Lynch right now with the fire inside, 1562 01:31:04,300 --> 01:31:06,800 bringing the fight to the Women's Tag Team Champions 1563 01:31:06,866 --> 01:31:10,966 and now The Man making the climb to the high-rent district. 1564 01:31:11,033 --> 01:31:13,800 [Kevin] Throwing the legal competitor back inside the ring. 1565 01:31:13,866 --> 01:31:15,466 [Corey] Dropkick connects. 1566 01:31:15,533 --> 01:31:18,000 [Kevin] This could be it for Becky Lynch and Michin, 1567 01:31:18,066 --> 01:31:20,433 and the kick out by Dakota kai. 1568 01:31:20,500 --> 01:31:24,066 [Corey] A testament to the toughness and grit of Dakota kai. 1569 01:31:24,800 --> 01:31:28,033 [Kevin] Stunned look on the face of Lynch, in disbelief. 1570 01:31:30,133 --> 01:31:34,266 [Corey] Becky bulldozing Dakota into her own corner. 1571 01:31:34,333 --> 01:31:38,066 Look at once again at The Man soaring from the top rope. 1572 01:31:38,133 --> 01:31:41,933 Dropkick on the mark and now Michin and Lynch, 1573 01:31:42,000 --> 01:31:44,266 little tandem offense incoming. 1574 01:31:48,233 --> 01:31:49,866 [Kevin] Look at them combined. 1575 01:31:49,933 --> 01:31:51,900 We didn't expect this tonight. 1576 01:31:51,966 --> 01:31:54,033 [Corey] Double superplex. 1577 01:31:56,266 --> 01:31:58,200 [Kevin] Bayley is concerned and rightly so. 1578 01:31:58,266 --> 01:32:00,333 Cover, hook of the leg for the victory, 1579 01:32:00,400 --> 01:32:03,966 -and look who's there. -[Corey] Iyo keeps this one alive. 1580 01:32:06,233 --> 01:32:07,833 [Kevin] But, barely. 1581 01:32:07,900 --> 01:32:09,500 [Corey] Take a look at this again. 1582 01:32:09,566 --> 01:32:12,599 "Michin" Mia Yim and Becky Lynch working together. 1583 01:32:12,666 --> 01:32:17,099 Becky wants the manhandle slam. Shotei rocks The Man. 1584 01:32:17,166 --> 01:32:19,733 [Kevin] Dropkick then by Michin. 1585 01:32:19,800 --> 01:32:22,266 Sends Iyo Sky flying. 1586 01:32:23,166 --> 01:32:26,233 [Corey] Dakota Kai and Michin across the top rope. 1587 01:32:28,833 --> 01:32:30,800 Yikes. 1588 01:32:32,700 --> 01:32:35,400 [Kevin] Mia Yim now, Michin looking for the victory, 1589 01:32:35,466 --> 01:32:38,266 and Bayley's intervention 1590 01:32:39,200 --> 01:32:42,066 as Mia Yim, eat defeat. 1591 01:32:42,900 --> 01:32:46,333 [Corey] Oh, Michin took her eyes off the prize, 1592 01:32:46,400 --> 01:32:48,566 and Lynch has had enough of Bayley. 1593 01:32:50,300 --> 01:32:54,933 [Kevin] Relentless in the pursuit of Bayley, but back inside we go. 1594 01:32:55,000 --> 01:32:58,066 -[Corey] Over the moonsault. -One… two… three. 1595 01:32:58,133 --> 01:33:00,433 -That does it. -[bell rings] 1596 01:33:00,500 --> 01:33:05,300 [damage ctrl's music plays] 1597 01:33:05,366 --> 01:33:09,866 [announcer] Here are your winners, the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 1598 01:33:09,933 --> 01:33:13,333 Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky. 1599 01:33:13,400 --> 01:33:17,033 [Corey] What's that old saying about chaos being a ladder? 1600 01:33:17,099 --> 01:33:21,933 That's exactly what we just saw from Damage CTRL. 1601 01:33:22,000 --> 01:33:26,500 Drawing the ire and the attention of "The Man" Becky Lynch, 1602 01:33:26,566 --> 01:33:29,633 and who gets the last laugh yet again? 1603 01:33:29,700 --> 01:33:32,599 The Role Model and the Tag Champs. 1604 01:33:35,000 --> 01:33:38,233 [Kevin] Michin was rolling here late. Certainly was. 1605 01:33:38,300 --> 01:33:42,433 [Corey] Head scissors takedown, driving Dakota Kai face-first into the canvas. 1606 01:33:42,500 --> 01:33:48,800 Nearly ended it, but Bayley would rear her head and set… 1607 01:33:48,866 --> 01:33:52,166 [Kevin] There's the tag that was made in the corner. 1608 01:33:54,433 --> 01:33:57,866 As Becky Lynch is just hammering away at Bayley. 1609 01:33:57,933 --> 01:34:01,099 [Corey] Mia Yim would hit eat defeat, but in doing so, 1610 01:34:01,166 --> 01:34:04,866 opened the door for the over the moonsault 1611 01:34:04,933 --> 01:34:07,833 from the genius of the sky. 1612 01:34:09,133 --> 01:34:13,200 Another big-time win for the Tag Champs 1613 01:34:13,266 --> 01:34:16,233 and Damage CTRL as a whole. 1614 01:34:16,300 --> 01:34:19,566 -Welcome to 2023. -[shouting indistinctly] 1615 01:34:21,900 --> 01:34:24,666 A huge win here for Damage CTRL tonight 1616 01:34:24,733 --> 01:34:28,066 and someone else looking for a huge win in Nashville. 1617 01:34:28,133 --> 01:34:31,300 My guest at this time, Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 1618 01:34:31,366 --> 01:34:33,333 Ha, ha, ha. 1619 01:34:33,400 --> 01:34:38,700 Nashville, who's ready to sing tonight? 1620 01:34:38,766 --> 01:34:43,099 -[crowd singing Seth Rollins' music] -Mmm. Mmm! Mmm! 1621 01:34:43,166 --> 01:34:46,633 2023 already looking a lot like 2022. 1622 01:34:46,700 --> 01:34:50,366 The Bloodline here trying to take over my show. 1623 01:34:50,433 --> 01:34:54,500 Austin Theory trying to take my spot. 1624 01:34:54,566 --> 01:35:00,700 Cathy Kelley, as long as I am breathing, as long as I am bleeding, 1625 01:35:00,766 --> 01:35:04,066 breathing, doing it all, 1626 01:35:04,133 --> 01:35:08,599 Monday nights belong to me. 1627 01:35:11,099 --> 01:35:17,066 In just a few minutes, so will that United States Championship. 1628 01:35:17,133 --> 01:35:20,833 Now, Austin Theory, he's going to do everything in his power 1629 01:35:20,900 --> 01:35:25,300 to hold on to that title and I dig that, I do, because that's how much 1630 01:35:25,366 --> 01:35:27,433 the United States title means. 1631 01:35:27,500 --> 01:35:29,566 I dig that. 1632 01:35:29,633 --> 01:35:34,866 As good as Austin Theory is, and as good as he's going to be, 1633 01:35:34,933 --> 01:35:37,433 there's one thing that he ain't, 1634 01:35:37,500 --> 01:35:39,233 and that's me. 1635 01:35:39,300 --> 01:35:43,933 Because I am a visionary. I am a revolutionary. 1636 01:35:44,000 --> 01:35:48,566 I am Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 1637 01:35:50,466 --> 01:35:52,700 Party on Broadway tonight. 1638 01:35:55,300 --> 01:35:57,666 [Kevin] He certainly showing no signs of it, 1639 01:35:57,733 --> 01:35:59,266 but Austin Theory claiming earlier 1640 01:35:59,333 --> 01:36:03,966 that he is well and truly under the skin of Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 1641 01:36:04,033 --> 01:36:07,433 Saying, "Seth is in the past, everyone knows I am The Now." 1642 01:36:07,500 --> 01:36:10,466 It's the United States Championship that's on the line tonight 1643 01:36:10,533 --> 01:36:12,733 in our main event on Monday Night Raw. 1644 01:36:12,800 --> 01:36:16,766 Austin Theory versus Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 1645 01:36:21,033 --> 01:36:25,500 WWE is delighted to be back in Music City, Nashville, Tennessee. 1646 01:36:25,566 --> 01:36:30,300 Tonight we're at the home of NHL's Predators at the Bridgestone Arena. 1647 01:36:30,366 --> 01:36:33,300 Always a brilliant city. Thrilled to be here tonight. 1648 01:36:33,366 --> 01:36:36,066 KP, if you survive tonight on Monday Night Raw, 1649 01:36:36,133 --> 01:36:37,700 I'm going to take you out on Broadway 1650 01:36:37,766 --> 01:36:39,966 and show how the Nashvillains really do it. 1651 01:36:40,033 --> 01:36:42,599 It's a hell of a town. Always a good time to be here. 1652 01:36:45,099 --> 01:36:49,500 [announcer] Please welcome multiplatinum Grammy-nominated country music 1653 01:36:49,566 --> 01:36:53,266 singer-songwriter Jimmy Allen. 1654 01:36:55,033 --> 01:36:57,166 [Kevin] Brilliant to have Jimmy Allen here tonight, 1655 01:36:57,233 --> 01:36:59,633 his tracks "Down Home" and "Freedom Was A Highway" 1656 01:36:59,700 --> 01:37:02,633 with the official themes of tribute to the troops. 1657 01:37:02,700 --> 01:37:06,300 [Corey] Multiplatinum Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter here 1658 01:37:06,366 --> 01:37:09,366 to get a view of the action tonight and it has not disappointed. 1659 01:37:09,433 --> 01:37:11,566 [Kevin] He certainly had a view of this tonight. 1660 01:37:11,633 --> 01:37:13,966 A championship match for the Raw Women's Championship 1661 01:37:14,033 --> 01:37:17,633 between Alexa Bliss and Bianca Belair, but this is when things got creepy, 1662 01:37:17,700 --> 01:37:19,333 to say the least, Corey Graves. 1663 01:37:19,400 --> 01:37:22,433 [Corey] Alexa Bliss having some sort of breakdown. 1664 01:37:22,500 --> 01:37:25,066 Something triggering inside little miss Bliss 1665 01:37:25,133 --> 01:37:27,433 would cause her to come unglued, 1666 01:37:27,500 --> 01:37:30,566 forcing a disqualification by attacking the official, 1667 01:37:30,633 --> 01:37:34,000 but it would continue to devolve for The EST, 1668 01:37:34,066 --> 01:37:38,266 a downright vicious, ruthless attack from Alexa Bliss 1669 01:37:38,333 --> 01:37:41,633 at the expense of the Raw Women's Champion. 1670 01:37:41,700 --> 01:37:43,700 [Kevin] She did not want to let up at all. 1671 01:37:43,766 --> 01:37:46,099 Alexa Bliss continued to come back for more. 1672 01:37:46,166 --> 01:37:48,166 Cut up and bleeding Bianca Belair. 1673 01:37:48,233 --> 01:37:50,000 Oh, man! 1674 01:37:50,066 --> 01:37:56,233 [Corey] And the exclamation points, multiple DDTs onto the steel ring stairs. 1675 01:37:56,300 --> 01:38:01,800 Absolute brutalization, courtesy of little miss Bliss. 1676 01:38:07,599 --> 01:38:09,033 [Kevin] And as she was leaving, 1677 01:38:09,099 --> 01:38:12,166 the tormented look in the face of Alexa Bliss. 1678 01:38:16,333 --> 01:38:21,233 Right now I'm standing by and I'm hoping to get a word with Alexa Bliss, 1679 01:38:21,300 --> 01:38:26,000 perhaps get some insight into why she did what she did to Bianca Belair 1680 01:38:26,066 --> 01:38:27,766 earlier on tonight on Raw. 1681 01:38:27,833 --> 01:38:30,533 Obviously, right now, wanting some alone time, 1682 01:38:30,599 --> 01:38:32,800 but actually now is a good time to try to catch her. 1683 01:38:32,866 --> 01:38:35,466 Alexa, listen, I'm sorry to interrupt, 1684 01:38:35,533 --> 01:38:40,099 but earlier tonight you seem to have completely lost control. 1685 01:38:40,166 --> 01:38:42,300 Lost control? 1686 01:38:42,366 --> 01:38:47,033 No, I gained control over Bianca's headspace 1687 01:38:47,099 --> 01:38:50,700 and now she knows the only threat is really me 1688 01:38:50,766 --> 01:38:55,000 and that Raw Women's Championship actually belongs with me. 1689 01:39:00,533 --> 01:39:04,000 You know what they say, a great magician never reveals their tricks. 1690 01:39:04,066 --> 01:39:05,800 Maybe that's exactly what Bliss is doing. 1691 01:39:05,866 --> 01:39:09,366 Maybe Alexa Bliss has been one step ahead of us the whole time. 1692 01:39:09,433 --> 01:39:13,733 Corey, we'll never forget on Thanksgiving when Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley 1693 01:39:13,800 --> 01:39:16,333 decided to show up at the home of Rey Mysterio. 1694 01:39:16,400 --> 01:39:19,933 Well, he did it again. Only this time at Christmas Eve. 1695 01:39:21,900 --> 01:39:24,900 We're here for the holidays. For Christmas. 1696 01:39:24,966 --> 01:39:26,466 What are you talking about? 1697 01:39:26,533 --> 01:39:28,633 This [bleep] is not going to happen again. 1698 01:39:28,700 --> 01:39:33,366 -Yo, yo. I'm here for christmas. -[bleep] Get off me, man. 1699 01:39:33,433 --> 01:39:35,433 Leave the house. You did this at Thanksgiving. 1700 01:39:35,500 --> 01:39:37,500 You're not going to do it to my parents' house. 1701 01:39:37,566 --> 01:39:40,700 I came here with open arms trying to celebrate Christmas with the family. 1702 01:39:40,766 --> 01:39:42,733 -Exactly. Yeah. -Brought mami here. 1703 01:39:42,800 --> 01:39:44,599 -Hi, Rey. -You want to take care of this? 1704 01:39:44,666 --> 01:39:46,766 -Let's step outside. Come on. -You want to do this? 1705 01:39:46,833 --> 01:39:48,366 -Accept your present. -Come on, hit me. 1706 01:39:48,433 --> 01:39:51,566 -I know you want to. -Come on, hit me. 1707 01:39:51,633 --> 01:39:53,266 No. 1708 01:39:53,333 --> 01:39:54,966 What? What the hell? 1709 01:39:55,033 --> 01:40:00,599 What is happening? You're gonna pay for that… You're gonna pay! 1710 01:40:00,666 --> 01:40:04,733 Hey, police. Break it up. Hey, hey. What's going on? 1711 01:40:04,800 --> 01:40:07,266 -Guys, guys. Hold on. Hold on. -I have been abused. 1712 01:40:07,333 --> 01:40:09,333 -Can we just take a second, okay? -This is abuse. 1713 01:40:09,400 --> 01:40:10,900 -Look, look, look. -This is abuse. 1714 01:40:10,966 --> 01:40:12,800 -I need you to turn around for me. -Whoa. 1715 01:40:12,866 --> 01:40:14,966 -Wait, what? -Relax. 1716 01:40:15,033 --> 01:40:18,133 -You're kidding. -We're the ones that got abused. 1717 01:40:18,200 --> 01:40:20,666 I need you tostay still, ma'am. She got her hands laid on. 1718 01:40:20,733 --> 01:40:23,233 This is abuse and you're arresting him. Are you kidding me? 1719 01:40:23,300 --> 01:40:26,633 -What the-- No. Dom. -No, no, no, no. 1720 01:40:26,700 --> 01:40:28,466 -Don't let them take me. -Dom. 1721 01:40:28,533 --> 01:40:31,133 -Do not start this car. -I won't make it in jail. 1722 01:40:31,200 --> 01:40:33,000 -Don't let them take me. -No, no. 1723 01:40:33,066 --> 01:40:35,099 -Call Finn and Priest. -[officer] Step away. 1724 01:40:35,166 --> 01:40:37,333 Stop. No. You don't know what you're doing. 1725 01:40:37,400 --> 01:40:40,299 -You're ruining Christmas. -Mami, go call them. 1726 01:40:40,366 --> 01:40:44,833 Don't let them take me. I won't make it. I won't make it. 1727 01:40:46,733 --> 01:40:51,099 Sadness, it's not a bad thing to feel. 1728 01:40:52,966 --> 01:40:57,333 But it's that cold absence of feeling, 1729 01:40:57,400 --> 01:41:00,866 that's what prison was like. 1730 01:41:05,333 --> 01:41:07,400 You think I'm playing a game? 1731 01:41:09,666 --> 01:41:11,599 You think this is a game to me? 1732 01:41:11,666 --> 01:41:15,833 I served hard time and I survived. 1733 01:41:18,233 --> 01:41:25,033 Prison changes a man, and you guys might think that it's over for me, 1734 01:41:25,099 --> 01:41:29,866 but no, I'm just getting started, 1735 01:41:29,933 --> 01:41:33,500 and, mami, I'll see you soon. 1736 01:41:33,566 --> 01:41:37,833 [continues in Spanish] 1737 01:41:40,333 --> 01:41:41,966 [Austin Theory's music plays] 1738 01:41:42,033 --> 01:41:45,766 [Corey] Oh, you gone and done it now. Dominik got street cred now. 1739 01:41:45,833 --> 01:41:47,066 He's mad-dogging them. 1740 01:41:47,133 --> 01:41:51,766 [Kevin] It is time for a championship main event on Monday Night Raw. 1741 01:41:56,333 --> 01:41:59,799 And now, the United States Champion, Austin Theory, 1742 01:41:59,866 --> 01:42:02,966 makes his way to the ring knowing what's ahead. 1743 01:42:03,033 --> 01:42:06,833 [Corey] Not "and now", KP, "The Now". 1744 01:42:06,900 --> 01:42:11,333 "Don't talk about the future," says Austin Theory, "I am The Now." 1745 01:42:12,033 --> 01:42:18,533 [Corey] According to Theory, his forever reign is just beginning. 1746 01:42:18,599 --> 01:42:22,533 Let's be honest, as pertains to WWE, 1747 01:42:22,599 --> 01:42:25,833 Austin Theory has mastered the art, 1748 01:42:25,900 --> 01:42:31,066 but unfortunately for Austin Theory, Seth Rollins wrote the book. 1749 01:42:31,133 --> 01:42:34,633 -[Kevin] There's no question… -You know what time it is. 1750 01:42:34,700 --> 01:42:37,133 …Seth Rollins is a master manipulator, but you can be sure 1751 01:42:37,200 --> 01:42:40,299 that The Visionary was irate after the final Monday Night Raw of 2022. 1752 01:42:40,366 --> 01:42:42,166 A-town down. 1753 01:42:42,233 --> 01:42:46,233 Taken out by Austin Theory who blindsided him later on in the night, 1754 01:42:46,299 --> 01:42:50,233 but he also had a war of words with Seth Rollins and managed to, it seemed 1755 01:42:50,299 --> 01:42:52,533 to many people, get inside the head of Rollins. 1756 01:42:52,599 --> 01:42:54,433 [Corey] See, that's where I disagree. 1757 01:42:54,500 --> 01:42:56,333 I've known Seth Rollins for many, many years. 1758 01:42:56,400 --> 01:42:57,433 Competed against him. 1759 01:42:57,500 --> 01:42:59,166 We've been up and down the roads together. 1760 01:42:59,233 --> 01:43:02,533 When it comes to the mental part of this business, 1761 01:43:02,599 --> 01:43:05,366 Seth "Freakin" Rollins is bulletproof. 1762 01:43:05,433 --> 01:43:08,766 Rollins can get in the head or under thes skin of anybody 1763 01:43:08,833 --> 01:43:10,900 he so chooses, including Theory. 1764 01:43:10,966 --> 01:43:12,666 [Kevin] Rollins saying earlier tonight, 1765 01:43:12,733 --> 01:43:17,500 "As long as I am breathing, Monday nights belong to me." 1766 01:43:17,566 --> 01:43:19,900 It's been said many times, the United States Champion 1767 01:43:19,966 --> 01:43:21,966 is the face of Monday Night Raw. 1768 01:43:22,033 --> 01:43:25,700 Who will it be when it's all said and done, Theory or Rollins? 1769 01:43:25,766 --> 01:43:28,933 [music] 1770 01:43:36,833 --> 01:43:39,566 [Corey] The colossal Bronson Reed. 1771 01:43:44,833 --> 01:43:46,700 Look at the size of this guy. 1772 01:43:48,700 --> 01:43:51,099 Reed showcasing power, strength. 1773 01:43:52,366 --> 01:43:55,133 [man] How on earth do you stop a man like bronson reed? 1774 01:43:59,599 --> 01:44:01,466 [man 2] Tsunami. 1775 01:44:13,633 --> 01:44:17,133 [Sold Out by Hardy plays] 1776 01:44:19,099 --> 01:44:21,466 [Corey] We're going to send a special thank you to Hardy 1777 01:44:21,533 --> 01:44:22,866 for his song "Sold Out." 1778 01:44:22,933 --> 01:44:26,166 An official theme song of WWE Royal Rumble 1779 01:44:26,233 --> 01:44:31,266 where Hardy will perform this song at this year's premium live event, 1780 01:44:31,333 --> 01:44:34,133 The Royal Rumble. Thank you again, Hardy. 1781 01:44:34,200 --> 01:44:36,133 I hope you enjoy it because I assure you, 1782 01:44:36,200 --> 01:44:39,133 Solo Sikoa hasn't forgotten when you did tonight. 1783 01:44:39,200 --> 01:44:42,299 [Kevin] I don't think anybody's forgotten what Hardy did earlier on tonight. 1784 01:44:42,366 --> 01:44:44,333 I can't wait to see him at the Royal Rumble. 1785 01:44:44,400 --> 01:44:48,433 [Seth Rollins' music plays] 1786 01:44:48,500 --> 01:44:52,166 Meanwhile, back to the main event of Monday Night Raw. 1787 01:44:52,233 --> 01:44:54,799 United States Championship match 1788 01:44:54,866 --> 01:44:59,733 and Music City are getting set to sing Seth Rollins' song. 1789 01:44:59,799 --> 01:45:06,833 [crowd singing] 1790 01:45:14,966 --> 01:45:19,333 [Corey] The drip god himself, Seth "Freakin" Rollins, 1791 01:45:19,400 --> 01:45:23,133 sauntering to the ring to challenge Austin Theory, 1792 01:45:23,200 --> 01:45:27,633 and the Champion staring stoicly at his challenger, not impressed. 1793 01:45:27,700 --> 01:45:31,633 [Kevin] At Birmingham, Alabama, who is going to be the United States Champion, 1794 01:45:31,700 --> 01:45:33,599 when we head your way next week? 1795 01:45:33,666 --> 01:45:35,766 Tickets available on Ticketmaster. 1796 01:45:35,833 --> 01:45:39,733 [crowd singing] 1797 01:45:40,633 --> 01:45:45,099 For Seth "Freakin" Rollins, the mind games have been there for all to see. 1798 01:45:45,166 --> 01:45:48,066 It was Austin Theory who won the United States championship 1799 01:45:48,133 --> 01:45:51,033 in a Triple Threat match against Seth "Freakin" Rollins 1800 01:45:51,099 --> 01:45:53,133 and Bobby Lashley. 1801 01:45:53,200 --> 01:45:57,466 Rollins continues to label Theory a kid, 1802 01:45:57,533 --> 01:46:00,433 something that has not sat well with Theory. 1803 01:46:02,066 --> 01:46:04,566 [Corey] You have to realize what Rollins is doing. 1804 01:46:04,633 --> 01:46:06,533 Those are the afformentioned mind games. 1805 01:46:06,599 --> 01:46:08,766 Get in the kid's head. 1806 01:46:08,833 --> 01:46:11,833 Get the kid off of his game and the kid will make mistakes. 1807 01:46:11,900 --> 01:46:14,299 -[bell rings] -[announcer] The following contest 1808 01:46:14,366 --> 01:46:20,799 scheduled for one fall is for the United States Championship. 1809 01:46:23,866 --> 01:46:28,633 Introducing the challenger, from Davenport, Iowa, 1810 01:46:28,700 --> 01:46:32,966 weighing in at 225 pounds, 1811 01:46:33,033 --> 01:46:38,833 Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 1812 01:46:42,799 --> 01:46:47,799 [crowd singing] 1813 01:46:54,133 --> 01:46:57,500 And his opponent, from Atlanta, Georgia, 1814 01:46:57,566 --> 01:47:01,833 weighing in at 220 pounds, 1815 01:47:01,900 --> 01:47:07,633 he is the United States Champion, 1816 01:47:07,700 --> 01:47:12,066 Austin Theory. 1817 01:47:12,133 --> 01:47:14,966 [crowd boos] 1818 01:47:17,766 --> 01:47:22,500 [Kevin] Austin Theory wears the United States title with pride. 1819 01:47:22,566 --> 01:47:26,366 It's a championship that's been worn by legends such as Ric Flair, 1820 01:47:26,433 --> 01:47:28,266 Steve Austin, John Cena, 1821 01:47:28,333 --> 01:47:29,833 and tonight, who will it be? 1822 01:47:29,900 --> 01:47:34,599 Seth "Freakin" Rollins or Austin Theory leaving Nashville as Champion? 1823 01:47:35,799 --> 01:47:38,799 [Corey] Listen, I have sung the praises of Austin Theory 1824 01:47:38,866 --> 01:47:42,266 since he burst onto the scene on Monday Night Raw. 1825 01:47:42,333 --> 01:47:45,533 -[bell rings] -Austin Theory is the genuine article, 1826 01:47:45,599 --> 01:47:48,466 but Theory is still lacking that one victory. 1827 01:47:48,533 --> 01:47:54,266 That epic win that truly solidifies his status in the eyes of the fans. 1828 01:47:54,333 --> 01:47:57,133 Doing that tonight at the expense of Rollins 1829 01:47:57,200 --> 01:47:59,766 would put Theory exactly where Theory wants to be 1830 01:47:59,833 --> 01:48:01,833 and damn, I can't even hear myself think. 1831 01:48:01,900 --> 01:48:04,200 [crowd singing] 1832 01:48:07,633 --> 01:48:10,099 Rollins conducting his symphony here in Nashville. 1833 01:48:10,166 --> 01:48:12,500 Don't be a party pooper, We're in Nashville, baby. 1834 01:48:14,266 --> 01:48:17,033 [Corey] Listen, there's no secret to Rollins' game plan tonight. 1835 01:48:17,099 --> 01:48:20,400 The veteran is going to try to lull Austin Theory 1836 01:48:20,466 --> 01:48:22,766 into a sense of comfort to make a mistake. 1837 01:48:22,833 --> 01:48:26,299 He's going to try to let Theory think that the champion's in control, 1838 01:48:26,366 --> 01:48:27,500 that everything is going 1839 01:48:27,566 --> 01:48:29,533 -according to plan. -That song ain't working now. 1840 01:48:29,599 --> 01:48:33,400 But the minute there's an opening, the minute there's an opportunity, 1841 01:48:33,466 --> 01:48:35,166 Rollins will exploit it. 1842 01:48:35,233 --> 01:48:38,133 [Kevin] Why exactly does "kid" bother Theory so much 1843 01:48:38,200 --> 01:48:40,200 when Rollins calls him a kid every single time? 1844 01:48:40,266 --> 01:48:42,799 [Corey] Because Austin Theory has declared recently 1845 01:48:42,866 --> 01:48:47,166 that he himself is tired of being called The Future, tired of being the young gun. 1846 01:48:47,233 --> 01:48:49,566 Austin Theory is The Now. 1847 01:48:49,633 --> 01:48:51,866 The onus is on him to prove it. 1848 01:48:51,933 --> 01:48:53,966 [Kevin] Seth Rollins off to a fast start. 1849 01:48:54,033 --> 01:48:57,500 -Theory goes to the outside. -[crowd singing] 1850 01:48:57,566 --> 01:49:01,766 [Corey] Notice how cool and calm Rollins is. 1851 01:49:01,833 --> 01:49:03,833 Conducting the orchestra. 1852 01:49:03,900 --> 01:49:06,700 The battle hymn in full effect, 1853 01:49:06,766 --> 01:49:09,700 and the champ propelled into the barricade. 1854 01:49:09,766 --> 01:49:11,900 [Kevin] Having it all his own way so far 1855 01:49:11,966 --> 01:49:15,700 in the early goings of this United States championship match. 1856 01:49:15,766 --> 01:49:19,066 The experience of Seth "Freakin" Rollins, 1857 01:49:19,133 --> 01:49:21,933 now over 10 years at the top here in WWE… 1858 01:49:22,000 --> 01:49:24,533 -Oh, come on. -…against Austin Theory. 1859 01:49:24,599 --> 01:49:27,533 You have to think about 2022 for Austin Theory, 1860 01:49:27,599 --> 01:49:31,200 catapulted to the very top by Mr. McMahon. 1861 01:49:31,266 --> 01:49:33,433 -Oh! -[Corey] Rollins with a knee connects 1862 01:49:33,500 --> 01:49:34,966 to the Champion. 1863 01:49:35,033 --> 01:49:37,266 Theory in trouble on the outside. 1864 01:49:41,000 --> 01:49:43,766 We say it all the time, KP, this is a, 1865 01:49:43,833 --> 01:49:46,266 "What have you done for me lately?" Business. 1866 01:49:46,333 --> 01:49:50,099 Lately, Austin Theory has become United States Champion, 1867 01:49:50,166 --> 01:49:55,933 but that's all for naught because Rollins is in complete control. 1868 01:49:56,000 --> 01:49:58,866 [Kevin] Theory now in a dangerous position. Rollins going. 1869 01:49:58,933 --> 01:50:01,000 Oh, knees to the back of the neck. 1870 01:50:01,066 --> 01:50:03,333 Is this to be Seth rollins' night? 1871 01:50:03,400 --> 01:50:05,733 Is there any way back for the Champion? 1872 01:50:10,066 --> 01:50:13,433 Seth Rollins is just going to town here on Austin Theory. 1873 01:50:13,500 --> 01:50:17,133 [Corey] The challenger lighting up the chest of the Champion. 1874 01:50:17,200 --> 01:50:19,466 The action has continued throughout the break, 1875 01:50:19,533 --> 01:50:22,333 in the ring, out of the ring, around the ring. 1876 01:50:22,400 --> 01:50:25,066 These two looking to destroy each other 1877 01:50:25,133 --> 01:50:27,799 in the name of the United States championship. 1878 01:50:27,866 --> 01:50:30,166 [Kevin] A championship start to the New Year's. 1879 01:50:30,233 --> 01:50:34,066 Seth "Freakin" Rollins looks to regain the United States Championship. 1880 01:50:34,133 --> 01:50:36,799 From mid-air, knee connects with Theory. 1881 01:50:38,233 --> 01:50:42,333 [Corey] Theory wisely positioning himself under the bottom rope, 1882 01:50:42,400 --> 01:50:44,700 realizing he can't be pinned or submitted… 1883 01:50:44,766 --> 01:50:47,766 -Come on, kid. -…in that particular position. 1884 01:50:49,033 --> 01:50:51,000 Champion's advantage always in effect. 1885 01:50:51,066 --> 01:50:53,933 Rollins must win by pinfall or submission 1886 01:50:54,000 --> 01:50:56,566 to become United States Champion. 1887 01:50:56,633 --> 01:51:01,166 And Theory, waiting for his moment. Beautiful. 1888 01:51:01,233 --> 01:51:04,200 [Kevin] Rollins down now. Theory may seal the deal here, 1889 01:51:04,266 --> 01:51:06,700 may put away Seth Rollins, and a kick out by The Visionary. 1890 01:51:06,766 --> 01:51:13,066 [Corey] Again, Theory wasting no time raining down left hands. 1891 01:51:13,133 --> 01:51:16,466 Notice how Theory targeted the surgically-repaired neck 1892 01:51:16,533 --> 01:51:18,533 of Seth Rollins with a dropkick. 1893 01:51:18,599 --> 01:51:22,333 Theory called an audible to his own standard offense 1894 01:51:22,400 --> 01:51:25,466 to make it even more effective to Rollins. 1895 01:51:25,533 --> 01:51:27,033 Theory is smart. 1896 01:51:27,099 --> 01:51:30,166 He may be abrasive, may be borderline obnoxious, 1897 01:51:30,233 --> 01:51:33,099 but Theory is wise beyond his years 1898 01:51:33,166 --> 01:51:35,366 when it comes to this game. 1899 01:51:35,433 --> 01:51:36,966 [Kevin] Rollins now hurting. 1900 01:51:37,033 --> 01:51:41,866 You are the past. You hear me? You are the past. 1901 01:51:43,133 --> 01:51:48,000 Not you. Not you. I'm on top! Me! 1902 01:51:50,966 --> 01:51:53,700 [Kevin] Austin Theory defacing the Seth Rollins posters 1903 01:51:53,766 --> 01:51:56,833 -around the arena earlier. -[referee] One… two… three… four! 1904 01:51:56,900 --> 01:51:59,799 Saying he's past it, continues to taunt Seth Rollins. 1905 01:51:59,866 --> 01:52:04,799 [Corey] Listen, Seth Rollins was in Theory's position not all that long ago. 1906 01:52:04,866 --> 01:52:08,466 Austin Theory wants to be at the top of the mountain. 1907 01:52:08,533 --> 01:52:12,400 Right now he is… Oh, my God! 1908 01:52:12,466 --> 01:52:14,266 …as United States Champion. 1909 01:52:14,333 --> 01:52:16,866 But Rollins knows exactly how Theory feels, 1910 01:52:16,933 --> 01:52:18,799 trying to make your mark on this business. 1911 01:52:18,866 --> 01:52:20,433 You think I'm playing? 1912 01:52:20,500 --> 01:52:22,966 Trying to advance your career by any means necessary, 1913 01:52:23,033 --> 01:52:26,900 no matter who you need to step on to get there. 1914 01:52:26,966 --> 01:52:31,700 [Kevin] Look at the pace that Seth Rollins hits the turnbuckles, 1915 01:52:31,766 --> 01:52:34,400 taking the wind out of his sails. 1916 01:52:34,966 --> 01:52:39,433 "You'll never be me," says Seth Rollins. You're not at my level. 1917 01:52:40,966 --> 01:52:43,133 The Visionary now teeing off on Theory. 1918 01:52:43,200 --> 01:52:46,233 [Corey] Nobody believes those words more than Rollins himself. 1919 01:52:46,299 --> 01:52:48,599 Rollins believes that he is-- Ooh! 1920 01:52:49,666 --> 01:52:51,099 -Cover. -[Kevin] Cover now. 1921 01:52:51,166 --> 01:52:52,799 Hook of the leg for Austin Theory. 1922 01:52:52,866 --> 01:52:55,166 [Corey] Rollins believes he's the best in the business. 1923 01:52:55,233 --> 01:52:57,066 I don't know too many people that would argue, 1924 01:52:57,133 --> 01:52:59,099 with the exception of Theory. 1925 01:52:59,166 --> 01:53:03,933 [Kevin] Seth Rollins one of two two-time Grand Slam Champions in WWE. 1926 01:53:04,000 --> 01:53:06,733 [Corey] Rollins already has a Hall of Fame resume 1927 01:53:06,799 --> 01:53:09,433 and still has plenty of tread left on his tires. 1928 01:53:09,500 --> 01:53:13,299 But Austin Theory is not the type to sit back and wait for an opportunity. 1929 01:53:13,366 --> 01:53:15,900 Austin Theory is about taking the world. 1930 01:53:15,966 --> 01:53:19,799 [Kevin] Rollins gasping for air as the WWE Universe watches on, 1931 01:53:19,866 --> 01:53:22,433 all on their feet here in Nashville, Tennessee. 1932 01:53:22,500 --> 01:53:24,466 [Corey] A jam-packed Bridgestone Arena. 1933 01:53:24,533 --> 01:53:26,633 The United States title on the line. 1934 01:53:26,700 --> 01:53:32,066 Champion Austin Theory defending against former Champion Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 1935 01:53:34,466 --> 01:53:36,400 [Kevin] Rollins is feeling it again. 1936 01:53:38,166 --> 01:53:41,633 What an end. What a main event to Monday Night Raw tonight, 1937 01:53:41,700 --> 01:53:44,299 and to kick off 2023. 1938 01:53:44,366 --> 01:53:47,700 What a start to the new year as we close in on the Royal Rumble, 1939 01:53:47,766 --> 01:53:49,933 and Rollins may have just cost himself the match. 1940 01:53:50,000 --> 01:53:52,333 [Kevin] A chance here perhaps for Austin Theory to put away 1941 01:53:52,400 --> 01:53:53,733 Rollins who kicks out early. 1942 01:53:53,799 --> 01:53:57,033 [Corey] Again, no wasted motion from Austin Theory. 1943 01:53:57,099 --> 01:53:59,833 Immediately into the rear chin lock. 1944 01:53:59,900 --> 01:54:02,633 Theory realizes this isn't going to end the match, 1945 01:54:02,700 --> 01:54:07,099 but he's in complete control, and he's slowly wearing Rollins down. 1946 01:54:07,166 --> 01:54:09,466 [Keivn] He's wearing him down, but he's also the only one 1947 01:54:09,533 --> 01:54:12,466 really who's been doing all the talking in this match so far. 1948 01:54:12,533 --> 01:54:15,066 [Corey] Oh, trust me, KP, there is nothing that hurts worse 1949 01:54:15,133 --> 01:54:17,366 than being verbally beaten by your opponent 1950 01:54:17,433 --> 01:54:19,799 while they're squeezing the breath out of you. 1951 01:54:19,866 --> 01:54:24,200 -[Kevin] Miss from Theory. -[Corey] Jawbreaker by Rollins. 1952 01:54:24,266 --> 01:54:26,833 [Kevin] Theory again not wasting any time, going back for more, 1953 01:54:26,900 --> 01:54:28,866 big kick from Rollins, though. 1954 01:54:28,933 --> 01:54:30,866 [Corey] Seth dumped to the outside. 1955 01:54:34,366 --> 01:54:38,366 [Kevin] A rough landing from Rollins, connected with our announce desk as well. 1956 01:54:41,433 --> 01:54:45,433 [Corey] Oh, Rollins being dribbled face-first 1957 01:54:45,500 --> 01:54:49,599 off of the announce desk and kidney-first into the apron. 1958 01:54:49,666 --> 01:54:54,466 Now the visionary tossed over the table again 1959 01:54:54,533 --> 01:54:57,000 by the United States Champion. 1960 01:54:57,066 --> 01:55:00,233 [Kevin] Theory has his United States Championship. 1961 01:55:00,299 --> 01:55:01,866 I am the champ. 1962 01:55:01,933 --> 01:55:06,299 You will not, not disrespect me. 1963 01:55:08,766 --> 01:55:11,099 [Kevin] Can Rollins get back in this? 1964 01:55:16,233 --> 01:55:19,799 The stakes absolutely enormous. The atmosphere is palpable. 1965 01:55:19,866 --> 01:55:22,566 The prize, the United States Championship, 1966 01:55:22,633 --> 01:55:26,566 as Austin Theory looks to retain against Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 1967 01:55:26,633 --> 01:55:28,533 -I am the champ! -Aw, you're-- 1968 01:55:28,599 --> 01:55:32,066 [Corey] This has been a back and forth battle between two very, 1969 01:55:32,133 --> 01:55:33,799 very elite superstars. 1970 01:55:33,866 --> 01:55:36,299 Neither man able to sustain much of an advantage, 1971 01:55:36,366 --> 01:55:38,366 but here comes The Visionary. 1972 01:55:38,433 --> 01:55:40,700 Rollins beginning to rock and roll. 1973 01:55:41,099 --> 01:55:44,266 [Kevin] You could see Rollins laughing in the face of Theory moments ago, 1974 01:55:44,333 --> 01:55:48,433 and now flattening Austin Theory, not once but twice. 1975 01:55:50,133 --> 01:55:53,500 [Corey] Austin Theory eager to prove that he is The Now. 1976 01:55:53,566 --> 01:55:57,833 That he is exactly where he belongs as United States Champion. 1977 01:55:57,900 --> 01:56:02,966 Rollins looking to prove that he's not ready to give that spot up just yet. 1978 01:56:06,233 --> 01:56:10,599 [crowd sings] 1979 01:56:14,200 --> 01:56:16,099 Here comes Rollins. 1980 01:56:16,700 --> 01:56:19,633 [Kevin] Using the crowd as energy here in nashville, 1981 01:56:19,700 --> 01:56:21,366 taking out Austin Theory. 1982 01:56:23,400 --> 01:56:26,633 Wants him back inside, wants to end this thing now. 1983 01:56:26,700 --> 01:56:29,799 [Corey] Rollins looking for the pedigree. Can he get it? 1984 01:56:30,900 --> 01:56:32,966 -Theory, Austin. -One… two… 1985 01:56:33,033 --> 01:56:34,466 [Kevin] Rollins nearly had it. 1986 01:56:35,533 --> 01:56:37,400 [Corey] Theory a step ahead. 1987 01:56:39,533 --> 01:56:42,000 Rollins burys a knee. 1988 01:56:43,133 --> 01:56:44,633 A back breaker by the challenger. 1989 01:56:44,700 --> 01:56:47,966 [Kevin] Hook of the leg now. Seth Rollins for the championship. 1990 01:56:48,033 --> 01:56:49,299 Theory kicks out. 1991 01:56:51,666 --> 01:56:53,500 How the tide has turned. 1992 01:56:53,566 --> 01:56:56,099 Before the commercial break, it was all Austin Theory. 1993 01:56:56,166 --> 01:56:58,033 The backbreaker now. 1994 01:56:58,099 --> 01:57:00,833 [Corey] Rollins reaching deep into his arsenal, 1995 01:57:00,900 --> 01:57:04,299 realizing maybe it's going to take a little more than I expected 1996 01:57:04,366 --> 01:57:09,033 to dethrone Austin Theory, but trust me, Rollins will never complain. 1997 01:57:09,099 --> 01:57:14,099 Seth "Freakin" Rollins will just continue to put in the work until the job is done. 1998 01:57:14,166 --> 01:57:17,700 Rollins now making the climb, all the way to the top, 1999 01:57:17,766 --> 01:57:20,433 and Theory shuts him down. 2000 01:57:21,233 --> 01:57:23,766 [Kevin] Read the danger. Back up on his feet. 2001 01:57:23,833 --> 01:57:25,633 Now taking a climb with Rollins. 2002 01:57:26,833 --> 01:57:30,966 [Corey] Now it's Theory with an opportunity to prove himself correct. 2003 01:57:32,966 --> 01:57:35,733 Rollins changing course. Thinking about a buckle bomb. 2004 01:57:38,599 --> 01:57:41,633 Great power by the Champion, countered by Rollins. 2005 01:57:43,966 --> 01:57:46,733 [Kevin] Oh, vicious elbow connects with Rollins. 2006 01:57:46,799 --> 01:57:50,533 [Corey] Two evenly-matched superstars in a seasaw battle. 2007 01:57:50,599 --> 01:57:52,700 -Shoulders down. -Rollins, he turns it around. 2008 01:57:52,766 --> 01:57:54,299 Kick out by Theory. 2009 01:57:58,200 --> 01:57:59,433 [Corey] Rollins. 2010 01:58:03,566 --> 01:58:05,166 Rollins may have tweaked his knee. 2011 01:58:07,133 --> 01:58:10,466 Theory now trying to capitalize 2012 01:58:10,533 --> 01:58:14,299 on an extremely rare misstep by Rollins. 2013 01:58:15,333 --> 01:58:17,799 Let's see if the knee holds up this time. 2014 01:58:18,666 --> 01:58:20,966 [Kevin] Into the corner they go. 2015 01:58:21,033 --> 01:58:23,833 [Corey] Theory hanging on for dear life. 2016 01:58:24,333 --> 01:58:26,933 Now stepping to the outside of the ropes. 2017 01:58:27,000 --> 01:58:30,633 [Kevin] Oh, a big blow there from Austin Theory. 2018 01:58:30,700 --> 01:58:32,400 Eyes on the prize now. 2019 01:58:33,866 --> 01:58:38,000 [Corey] Theory taking his time to recover on the top turnbuckle. 2020 01:58:39,666 --> 01:58:42,299 [Kevin] Rollins at pace. Up he goes alongside Austin Theory. 2021 01:58:42,366 --> 01:58:45,333 -Wow. -[Corey] Superplex. 2022 01:58:45,400 --> 01:58:47,766 Oh, Theory counters. 2023 01:58:47,833 --> 01:58:50,299 -My God, that may do it. -[Kevin] The strength on show. 2024 01:58:50,366 --> 01:58:52,500 For the United States Championship and to retain. 2025 01:58:52,566 --> 01:58:54,200 And Rollins kicks out. 2026 01:58:54,266 --> 01:58:58,333 [Corey] Wow, what a turn of events. 2027 01:59:01,900 --> 01:59:04,366 [Kevin] Somehow Seth Rollins kicking out here. 2028 01:59:04,433 --> 01:59:07,500 [Corey] Boy, we were concerned perhaps Rollins injured his knee. 2029 01:59:07,566 --> 01:59:09,366 That doesn't seem to be the case, 2030 01:59:09,433 --> 01:59:11,666 as he executes a classic superplex 2031 01:59:11,733 --> 01:59:15,333 from where Rollins generally connects with a falcon arrow. 2032 01:59:15,400 --> 01:59:17,900 Theory was one step ahead, 2033 01:59:17,966 --> 01:59:23,299 driving Rollins down across his neck, and nearly retaining the title. 2034 01:59:23,366 --> 01:59:27,166 [Kevin] What a match we are witnessing for the United States Championship. 2035 01:59:27,233 --> 01:59:30,500 Our main event here from Nashville, Tennessee. 2036 01:59:30,566 --> 01:59:32,233 Happy New Year, folks. 2037 01:59:33,099 --> 01:59:35,700 What a gift this is. Hellacious battle. 2038 01:59:36,233 --> 01:59:39,133 [Corey] The champ is making travel plans. 2039 01:59:40,333 --> 01:59:43,733 Rollins, were taking a trip A-Town-- No. 2040 01:59:46,133 --> 01:59:47,866 -[Kevin] Oh! -[Corey] Wow. 2041 01:59:47,933 --> 01:59:50,200 -[Kevin] Vicious kick. -And Rollins answers. 2042 01:59:50,266 --> 01:59:53,299 -[Kevin] Returns the favor. -[Corey] Rollins answers again. 2043 01:59:53,366 --> 01:59:58,500 Both men are down. The United States title is on the line. 2044 01:59:58,566 --> 02:00:00,466 Who can get up first? 2045 02:00:02,599 --> 02:00:06,133 [Kevin] As you mentioned, Corey, Rollins just perhaps clutching that knee. 2046 02:00:07,500 --> 02:00:11,066 -Austin Theory also down. -[Corey] Casualties of war. 2047 02:00:11,133 --> 02:00:13,733 Right now the adrenaline is pumping. 2048 02:00:13,799 --> 02:00:16,033 Both man's muscles are aching, 2049 02:00:16,099 --> 02:00:19,833 they are burning, their lungs are heavy, their lungs are hot. 2050 02:00:19,900 --> 02:00:22,200 Rollins beginning to stir first. 2051 02:00:22,700 --> 02:00:27,433 [Kevin] They understand the stakes, United States Championship. 2052 02:00:27,500 --> 02:00:30,466 [Corey] It's about the title, but it's about pride. 2053 02:00:30,533 --> 02:00:32,000 It's about bragging rights. 2054 02:00:32,066 --> 02:00:35,000 It's about being the face of Monday Night Raw. 2055 02:00:37,400 --> 02:00:40,000 [Kevin] Both men back on their feet trading blows now. 2056 02:00:40,066 --> 02:00:41,433 [Corey] Deliberate strikes. 2057 02:00:44,366 --> 02:00:48,299 Both men carefully measuring each shot thrown. 2058 02:00:49,500 --> 02:00:51,500 [Kevin] Leaving it all out there. 2059 02:00:52,799 --> 02:00:55,099 [Corey] And here comes Rollins. 2060 02:00:55,166 --> 02:00:58,133 [Kevin] Kick to the midsection. Theory may have turned this around. 2061 02:00:58,200 --> 02:01:00,799 -Oh! -[Corey] Rolling elbow. 2062 02:01:04,599 --> 02:01:06,566 And to the base of the neck. 2063 02:01:07,466 --> 02:01:09,433 [Kevin] This may be the opportunity. 2064 02:01:09,500 --> 02:01:14,733 [Corey] The Visionary has his sights set, one stomp, new champ. 2065 02:01:15,299 --> 02:01:18,099 Here we go. 2066 02:01:18,166 --> 02:01:21,133 [Kevin] The crowd on their feet, the wry smile from Rollins. 2067 02:01:21,200 --> 02:01:24,599 -Wants the stomp, but can't execute. -[Corey] The knee. 2068 02:01:24,666 --> 02:01:28,599 Rollins has been trying to fight through the pain, but obviously, 2069 02:01:28,666 --> 02:01:30,133 Seth was unable to plant, 2070 02:01:31,533 --> 02:01:34,233 his plant leg to deliver the stomp, 2071 02:01:34,299 --> 02:01:37,200 Forget this! Forget this! Give me that. 2072 02:01:37,733 --> 02:01:40,599 And Theory is going to take a hike. 2073 02:01:40,666 --> 02:01:43,000 -[crowd boos] -I am the champ. 2074 02:01:44,900 --> 02:01:46,666 [Kevin] Where the hell is he going? 2075 02:01:47,133 --> 02:01:50,799 [Corey] On one good leg, Rollins going giving chase. 2076 02:01:51,599 --> 02:01:53,299 [Kevin] Into the crowd they go. 2077 02:01:53,366 --> 02:01:55,400 "Get back inside," says Seth Rollins. 2078 02:01:56,700 --> 02:02:00,666 [Corey] Theory was going to take his title and hightail it out of Nashville. 2079 02:02:00,733 --> 02:02:02,799 -[Kevin] Oh. -Superkick. 2080 02:02:02,866 --> 02:02:05,900 -Flattens Theory. -[Corey] The champion's down, 2081 02:02:05,966 --> 02:02:09,200 Rollins making the climb. From the top rope. 2082 02:02:09,266 --> 02:02:12,033 -[Kevin] Seth Rollins on one leg. -[Corey] Frog splash. 2083 02:02:12,099 --> 02:02:14,766 Hook of the leg, for the championship. 2084 02:02:14,833 --> 02:02:17,633 Kick out by Theory, he kicks ut. 2085 02:02:17,700 --> 02:02:19,166 [Corey] How? 2086 02:02:20,866 --> 02:02:23,799 How did Theory survive that? 2087 02:02:27,366 --> 02:02:31,799 Theory was thinking about using the title, ate a superkick for his troubles, 2088 02:02:31,866 --> 02:02:34,200 a one-legged frog splash. 2089 02:02:34,266 --> 02:02:38,933 Rollins got it all, but it wasn't enough to seal the deal. 2090 02:02:39,000 --> 02:02:40,866 Does Seth have it left? 2091 02:02:40,933 --> 02:02:44,066 Does Seth have one final stomp? 2092 02:02:44,666 --> 02:02:47,900 [Kevin] You would be a fool to doubt Seth Rollins in a situation like this, 2093 02:02:47,966 --> 02:02:49,666 even on one leg. 2094 02:02:49,733 --> 02:02:53,566 Hang on a second, Theory may turn it around. 2095 02:02:53,633 --> 02:02:55,733 [Corey] Oh, no. The official is down. 2096 02:02:59,166 --> 02:03:01,133 Seth's knee buckled. 2097 02:03:02,500 --> 02:03:04,466 [Kevin] Clutching his knee once more. 2098 02:03:06,400 --> 02:03:08,466 -Rollins, pedigree. -[Corey] Pedigree. 2099 02:03:09,733 --> 02:03:13,833 Rollins just needs to make the cover, fight through the pain. 2100 02:03:13,900 --> 02:03:15,599 Here comes another official. 2101 02:03:15,666 --> 02:03:19,099 [Kevin] Can he get there? He's got there. 2102 02:03:19,166 --> 02:03:22,933 Hook of the leg, for the victory, and a kick out by Theory. 2103 02:03:26,666 --> 02:03:28,966 [Corey] Unbelievable. 2104 02:03:29,833 --> 02:03:36,433 Seth Rollins knows he had this match won, and Seth's own body betrayed him. 2105 02:03:38,533 --> 02:03:42,133 What more does he have to do on one leg? 2106 02:03:42,200 --> 02:03:45,533 [Corey] Keep your cool, Seth, you don't want to blow this chance. 2107 02:03:49,133 --> 02:03:54,033 Fight through the pain, Rollins has target acquired again. 2108 02:03:54,099 --> 02:03:57,599 [Kevin] Wants the stomp, can't get there, pushed away by Theory. 2109 02:03:57,666 --> 02:03:59,400 -Oh! -[Corey] Damn it. 2110 02:03:59,466 --> 02:04:00,933 That's got to hurt. 2111 02:04:01,000 --> 02:04:01,966 [Corey] Chop block. 2112 02:04:02,033 --> 02:04:04,266 [Kevin] Theory takes out the knee of Rollins. 2113 02:04:07,299 --> 02:04:11,400 -He wants to go there. -[Corey] A-town down. 2114 02:04:11,466 --> 02:04:13,500 -To retain the championship! -One… two… three! 2115 02:04:13,566 --> 02:04:15,266 Is it Austin Theory's? Yes, it is. 2116 02:04:15,333 --> 02:04:18,233 -[bell rings] -[Austin Theory's music plays] 2117 02:04:20,266 --> 02:04:24,433 [announcer] Here is your winner and still 2118 02:04:24,500 --> 02:04:28,266 the United States Champion, 2119 02:04:28,333 --> 02:04:32,766 Austin Theory. 2120 02:04:32,833 --> 02:04:35,799 [Corey] What a battle. 2121 02:04:38,233 --> 02:04:44,500 It's not about how you became Champion, it's how you remain Champion. 2122 02:04:44,566 --> 02:04:46,299 It's 2023. 2123 02:04:46,366 --> 02:04:50,433 Welcome to the new year. Welcome to The Now. how you remain Champion.